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Simon Carlyle on the set of Two Doors Down

The creator of BBC One comedy series Two Doors Down, Simon Carlyle, has died aged 48, his manager has confirmed.

The Scottish sitcom has starred Arabella Weir, Kieran Hodgson, Alex Norton and others, and was also created and written by Gregor Sharp.

Carlyle from Ayr wrote the show as a one-off special in 2013 before it was commissioned in 2016.

Louise Thornton, head of commissioning at BBC Scotland, said staff were "deeply saddened" to hear the news.

She added: "Simon was a major writing talent, loved for his work on Two Doors Down and many other series.

"Our thoughts are with Simon's family and friends, and the cast and crew on Two Doors Down."

Carlyle's manager, Amanda Davis, said he had been known for being a "supportive and nurturing collaborator".

"I am immensely sorry to confirm that Simon Carlyle has died at the age of 48," she said.

"Simon was a wonderful person and a major comedic talent. He was much respected across the industry both for the quality of his writing and for being a kind, funny, supportive and nurturing collaborator."