Alex Kirby

Acclaimed television director Alex Kirby, born in 1951 in England, was a key figure in British television throughout the late 20th century. His career was most active from the 1980s to the early 2000s, during which he specialized in the genres of fantasy and adventure, with his most notable works including the beloved series "The Chronicles of Narnia." While he did not receive significant recognition at major film festivals, Kirby's work was celebrated with a BAFTA for Best Children's Programme (Fiction) in 1991. Alex Kirby was an unsung hero of British television, whose imaginative storytelling brought magic and adventure into the homes of millions.