Barry Hines
Barry Hines (June 30, 1939 – March 18, 2016) was an English author, playwright, and screenwriter known for exploring the political and economic struggles of working-class Northern England.
Born in South Yorkshire, he is best remembered for his novel A Kestrel for a Knave (1968), which was adapted into the acclaimed film Kes (1969) in collaboration with director Ken Loach.
Hines continued working with Loach on several other projects, including Looks and Smiles and The Gamekeeper.
He also wrote Threads, a powerful television film depicting the devastating impact of nuclear war on the city of Sheffield.
