Richard Hamilton Lane (OAM), (18 January 1918 – 20 February 2008) was an Australian writer (dramatist and playwright) known particularly for his skillful adaptation of plays and films for radio.
His career spanned more than 60 years, and he is recognised not only for his writing achievements but for his contribution to the Australian Writers' Guild.
[2] By the age of 21 Lane had had a number of plays produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and he was being recognised as "an exciting new talent".
[1] He adapted classic works, such as Ibsen's Hedda Gabler, into television plays, and Jon Cleary's You can't see 'round corners into a serial.
These books have been described as "history through biography"[1] and provide a comprehensive record of the actors, writers, producers and directors involved in radio drama at "the time when Australia produced more radio drama than any country in the world".
[1] Lane was also committed to developing a standard industry-wide contract for use between writers and the production companies or networks, using British agreements as a model.