David Bowker (writer)

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David Bowker is a British author and screenwriter. Born in Manchester, England, Bowker has written seven novels. He has also worked as a journalist and as a columnist on The Times . [1] He has various film projects in development and his TV work includes episodes of Casualty and Coronation Street . He is currently working on his eighth novel. [2]

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Bowker's book, How to Be Bad was recommended by Esquire magazine as one of the books of 2005. [3]

Selected works

Books

Radio

Television

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References

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  2. Wylie, Ian (2006-08-16). "On his best behaviour". Manchester Evening News . Retrieved 2008-05-12.
  3. "Books of the Year". Esquire . 1 December 2005. Retrieved 5 August 2009.
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