Roberta Leigh (Rita Shulman Lewin)
British writer and TV producer
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Artists & Creatives
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United Kingdom
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An accomplished writer and television producer, contribution to British television includes the creation of the children's series 'Pipkins' and the family drama 'The Rainbow'. Also engaged in art, having produced a series of illustrated children's books. Worked under the pseudonyms Rita Lewin and Robert Leigh. Established a reputation in both writing and producing, reflecting a multifaceted career throughout the latter half of the 20th century.
Created the children's TV series 'Pipkins'
Produced the family drama 'The Rainbow'
Authored a series of illustrated children's books
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