Ted Childs

Edward Samuel "Ted" Childs (born 26 December 1934) is a British television producer, screenwriter and director, whose notable works include The Sweeney, Kavanagh QC, Soldier Soldier, Making Waves, Inspector Morse and its spin-off Lewis. In 2001 he was the recipient of the Harvey Lee award for outstanding contribution to broadcasting at the 2000 Broadcasting Press Guild awards. He quit Lewis during the production of the second series, citing creative differences.