Antony Jay

Antony Jay

CountryUnited Kingdom United Kingdom
GenderMale
BirthdayApr. 20, 1930
Death2016-08-21
BiographySir Antony Rupert Jay (20 April 1930 – 21 August 2016) was an English writer and broadcaster. With Jonathan Lynn, he co-wrote the British political-satirical comedies Yes Minister and Yes, Prime Minister (1980–88). He even wrote a comedy sketch of the series for the television film The Funny Side of Christmas. He also wrote The Householder's Guide to Community Defence Against Bureaucratic Aggression (1972).

For his career as a broadcaster and in public relations, Jay received a knighthood in the 1988 New Year Honours. He also wrote the 1969 BBC television documentary Royal Family and a 1992 book about Elizabeth II called Elizabeth R, after which he was appointed a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order for personal services to the Royal Family in the 1993 New Years Honours list.

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