Hopcraft, Arthur

Arthur Hopcraft was one of the great scriptwriters of his day, well known for his TV plays such as The Nearly Man, and for his small screen adaptations such as Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, Hard Times and Bleak House. Before taking up writing for TV, he was a highly respected sports journalist for the Guardian and the Observer, writing The Football Man: People and Passions in Soccer, generally regarded as a masterpiece among sports books. He also had four other books published, including an autobiographical account of his childhood, and wrote the screenplay for the film Hostage. Hopcraft won the Bafta writer's award in 1985.

From the guide to the Arthur Hopcraft Papers, 1966-1998, (University of Salford)

Arthur Hopcraft, British playwright, screenwriter, and freelance writer, was educated at state schools in England. He served in the British army (1951-1953) and was a journalist for national and local newspapers (1953-1964). Hopcraft has written four books and several screenplays for movies and television including, "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy," and "Wednesday Love."

Hopcraft contributed to several magazines including "Nova" from.

1964 to 1980. Hopcraft's recent work includes two television series, "Bleak House" and Ernest Hemingway."

From the description of The Mosedale Horseshoe, Television play, 1971. (Temple University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 122526046