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Porridge director Sydney Lotterby leaves ‘true legacy of laughter’ – BBC News
Tributes are paid to Bafta-winning director and producer Sydney Lotterby, who has died aged 93.
Tributes have been paid to the Bafta-winning TV comedy director and producer Sydney Lotterby, who has died aged 93.
Lotterby made British comedy classics including Porridge, Last Of The Summer Wine and Yes Minister.
The director was also known for As Time Goes By, Butterflies, May To December and Open All Hours.
BBC director general Lord Tony Hall said he will be “hugely missed”, but leaves “a true legacy of laughter”.
“Sydney Lotterby wasn’t just part of the golden age of British comedy – h…
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