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CraigHarrison

  • Writer
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Craig Harrison began lecturing in English at Massey University in 1966, soon after emigrating from the UK. A decade later he turned an odd couple tale of a Māori and a Yorkshireman into pioneering cross-cultural TV comedy Joe and Koro, and an award-winning play. Harrison also scripted one-off comedy A Question of Integrity; and his novel The Quiet Earth inspired the classic Bruno Lawrence science fiction film.

Screenography

1985 Original Author Film
A Question of Integrity
1982 Writer Television
1977 Writer Television
1976 - 1978 Writer, Creator Series

“He has in his writing touched the lode which may ease New Zealanders’ ability to laugh at themselves. For there is a great deal to both laugh and think about in Ground Level. [It] may well help set the scene for more comedy from local writers.”

Mike Nicolaidi in 1975, reviewing the play which inspired TV series Joe and Koro

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