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Phil Swern(1948-2024)

  • Writer
  • Additional Crew
  • Producer
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Phil Swern was born on 30 June 1948 in Ealing, London, England, UK. He was a writer and producer, known for That's Showbusiness (1989), Popmaster TV (2023) and Bobby Davro on the Box (1985). He was married to Lynsey . He died on 31 August 2024.
BornJune 30, 1948
DiedAugust 31, 2024(76)
BornJune 30, 1948
DiedAugust 31, 2024(76)
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Known for

Jenny Eclair and Jon Pertwee in That's Showbusiness (1989)
That's Showbusiness
TV Series
  • Writer
Ken Bruce in Popmaster TV (2023)
Popmaster TV
7.4
TV Series
  • Producer
Bobby Davro on the Box
4.8
TV Series
  • Writer
  • 1985
Test the Nation: The Popular Music Test
TV Special
  • Additional Crew
  • 2004

Credits

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Writer

  • Jenny Eclair and Jon Pertwee in That's Showbusiness (1989)
    That's Showbusiness
    TV Series
    • deviser
    • 1989–1996
  • Bobby Davro on the Box
    4.8
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1985

Additional Crew

  • Test the Nation: The Popular Music Test
    TV Special
    • program consultant
    • 2004
  • Jenny Eclair and Jon Pertwee in That's Showbusiness (1989)
    That's Showbusiness
    TV Series
    • questions set by (as Phillip Swern)
    • 1989–1990

Producer

  • Ken Bruce in Popmaster TV (2023)
    Popmaster TV
    7.4
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • 2023

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Phillip Swern
  • Born
    • June 30, 1948
    • Ealing, London, England, UK
  • Died
    • August 31, 2024
  • Spouse
    • Lynsey ? - August 31, 2024 (his death)

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