Lynda La Plante

Writing

Lynda La Plante

Born 15 March 1943 · Liverpool, England, UK · 83

Lynda La Plante, CBE, is an English author, screenwriter and former actress, best known for writing the Prime Suspect television crime series.

Known for

Highlights

The Draughtsman's Contract1982 · Film · Mrs Clement
Prime Suspect1991 · Series · Writer
The Professionals1977 · Series · Viv Copeland
High Road to China1983 · Film · Lina
The Sweeney1975 · Series · Eve Fisher
Prime Suspect 19732017 · Series · Creator

Filmography

Movies

13 films

Framed2002 · Film · Writer
The Warden2001 · Film · Writer
Mind Games2001 · Film · Writer
The Prosecutors1996 · Film · Writer
An Audience with Freddie Starr1996 · Film
Seconds Out1992 · Film · Screenplay
Hidden Talents1986 · Film · Writer
High Road to China1983 · Film · Lina
The Draughtsman's Contract1982 · Film · Mrs Clement
Why Didn't They Ask Evans?1980 · Film · Mrs. Roberts
Coming Out1979 · Film · Cecilia Plasche (as Lynda Marchal)
Beasts: Special Offer1976 · Film · Young Woman
1+1=1.51969 · Film · Miss. Harvey

Filmography

Series

33 shows

Prime Suspect 19732017 · Series · Creator
Prime Suspect2011 · Series · Creator
Above Suspicion2009 · Series · Writer
The Commander2003 · Series · Writer
Widows2002 · Series · Writer
Supply and Demand1998 · Series · Writer
Killer Net1998 · Series · Writer
Trial & Retribution1997 · Series · Writer
The Governor1995 · Series · Writer
She's Out1995 · Series · Writer
The Lifeboat1994 · Series · Writer
Comics1993 · Series · Writer
Seekers1993 · Series · Writer
Framed1992 · Series · Writer
Civvies1992 · Series · Writer
Prime Suspect1991 · Series · Writer
Screen One1989 · Series · Writer
Unnatural Causes1986 · Series · Writer
Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime1983 · Series
Widows1983 · Series · Writer
Educating Marmalade1982 · Series · Mrs Atkins
Bergerac1981 · Series · Lisa Reynolds
Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years1981 · Series
The Gentle Touch1980 · Series
Out1978 · Series · Angela
The Professionals1977 · Series · Viv Copeland
Beasts1976 · Series · Young Woman
Rentaghost1976 · Series · Tamara Novek
The Sweeney1975 · Series · Eve Fisher
The Kids from 47A1973 · Series · Writer
Play for Today1970 · Series
Z-Cars1962 · Series · Janey Hinden (as Lynda Marchal)
Armchair Theatre1956 · Series · Lena