
Geoffrey Perkins
Known for production · Born 22 February 1953 · Died 29 August 2008 · aged 55
37 credits
Geoffrey Perkins (22 February 1953 – 29 August 2008) was a British comedy writer, producer and performer. He served as Head of Comedy at BBC Television from 1995 to 2001, overseeing major series including The Royle Family, The Fast Show and Jonathan Creek. Perkins first gained prominence as a radio producer, most notably on BBC Radio 4’s The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, where he helped shape the series’ sound and structure. He also helped revitalise I’m Sorry, I Haven’t A Clue, introducing the long-running “Mornington Crescent” round. He co-created and starred in Radio Active with Angus Deayton, later adapted for television as KYTV. After working at Hat Trick Productions, he returned to the BBC before moving into independent production with Tiger Aspect, producing acclaimed shows including The Catherine Tate Show, Harry & Paul, Father Ted and Benidorm. Perkins was widely respected for his editorial judgment and influence on modern British comedy.
Known for

My Family
2000

Father Ted
1995

Coupling
2000

My Hero
2000

Harry Enfield's Television Programme
1990

Benidorm
2007

The Thin Blue Line
1995

KYTV
1989

The Catherine Tate Show
2004

Game On
1995

Harry & Paul
2005

Kiss Me Kate
1998