Don Leaver
Directing
Don Leaver was an award-winning television director and producer responsible for many hours of popular drama, notably as one of the key contributors to the success of the quirky adventure series The Avengers. He directed the first episode and stayed with the show as it transformed from a traditional thriller into an offbeat fantasy drama that sold worldwide and was a prime-time hit in the US.
Known for
Directing59
tvA Touch of Frost
1992
Director
Chain
1990
Director
tvBust
1987
Director
tvThe Ruth Rendell Mysteries
1987
Director
movieHidden Talents
1986
Director
tvUnnatural Causes
1986
Director
tvCall Me Mister
1986
Director
tvLovejoy
1986
Director
The Detective
1985
Director
tvThe Bill
1984
Director
tvMitch
1984
Director
tvBird of Prey
1982
Director
tvA Fine Romance
1981
Director
tvBergerac
1981
Director
Diamonds
1981
Director
movieThe Mark of Satan
1980
Director
tvHammer House of Horror
1980
Director
Heartland
1979
Director
tvTurtle's Progress
1979
Director
Accident
1978
Director
tvThe Famous Five
1978
Director
tvScorpion Tales
1978
Director
tvHazell
1978
Director
movieBeasts: The Dummy
1976
Director
tvBeasts
1976
Director
Killers
1976
Director
Westway
1976
Director
movieA Midsummer Nightmare
1975
Director
movieWhere the Action Is
1975
Director
tvRooms
1974
Director
tvNapoleon and Love
1974
Director
tvZodiac
1974
Director
tvThriller
1973
Director
tvThe Protectors
1972
Director
tvVan der Valk
1972
Director
tvMan at the Top
1970
Director
tvSpecial Branch
1969
Director
tvThe Gold Robbers
1969
Director
tvITV Saturday Night Theatre
1969
Director
The Gamblers
1967
Director
Haunted
1967
Director
tvThe Informer
1966
Director
tvPublic Eye
1965
Director
tvOut of This World
1962
Director
tvThe Avengers
1961
Director
tvPolice Surgeon
1960
Director
Dance Date
1959
Director
tvArmchair Theatre
1956
Director
Production6
tvA Touch of Frost
1992
Producer
tvPrime Suspect
1991
Producer
tvA Fine Romance
1981
Producer
tvThe Famous Five
1978
Producer