Gary Morecambe is the son of Joan and Eric Morecambe, and was born in London in 1956. After working for several years as a publicist in a leading theatrical agency, he became a full-time writer in 1982. He was consultant to Kenneth Branagh on David Pugh's West End and Broadway smash hit production The Play What I Wrote. His previous titles include Sellers on Sellers (co-author); and Dancing with the Angels (author). He is currently directing short films for film festivals and the Sky showcase channels. He lives in Chester.