Peter Frederick George Corey (1946 – 10 April 2019) was a British writer, actor and comedian.
He later wrote a book for the American market - "Running for the bus", as well as two titles for the Oxford University Press reading scheme Project X.
He also wrote a number of projects for learndirect including one entitled Where did the river go?, which is aimed at adults and children with reading and numeracy issues.
[2] He worked on camera with numerous comedians including Frank Skinner, Steve Coogan, Jack Dee and Richard Blackwood.
His other roles included London's Burning, Hornblower, Harry's Mad, Sooty Heights, The Bill and No Sweat.
He has worked extensively with learndirect as a writer and contributed titles to OUP's new reading scheme Project X.
[3] His Coping With... series which led to the creation of eight TV programmes helped Corey win four BAFTAs, the Prix Jeunesse, a Writers Guild award and a Bronze Apple.