Robert Alexander "Bob" Spiers, a renowned director, was born on September 27, 1945, and left an indelible mark on the world of television comedy until his passing on December 8, 2008.
Spiers' illustrious career was marked by his direction of the early series of the iconic British sitcom Absolutely Fabulous, which aired from 1992 to 2001, as well as the musical comedy Spiceworld.
In addition to his work on these notable projects, Spiers also had the distinction of directing the second series of the beloved sitcom Fawlty Towers, which premiered in 1979.
Furthermore, Spiers collaborated with the esteemed writer Steven Moffat on the popular children's television series Press Gang and the sitcom Joking Apart.
Throughout his career, Spiers was recognized for his exceptional work as a television comedy director, earning him two BAFTA Awards.
