Graham TheakstonGraham Theakston was a British television director. He won a BAFTA Award for his work in The Politician's Wife.Early life and educationTheakston was born and raised in Bradford to parents Doreen and Leonard, the latter an administrator in the wool industry. He attended Manchester Polytechnic, where he earned a degree in architecture.Personal life and deathTheakston was in a relationship with partner Jill Taylor from 1984 to 2005. Together, they shared a son, Tom, a professional musician. Theakston died of cancer in London on 2 September 2014.FilmographyThe Lazarus Child ''The Tripods''