Playwright John Godber honoured for life's work

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Playwright John Godber has been given the Lifetime Achievement award at the annual Yorkshire Awards.

Mr Godber's plays are among the most-performed in the English language and he has won numerous accolades across the world, including eight L.A. Drama Critics Circle Awards, an Olivier Award and two BAFTAs.

The 56-year-old was born in Upton, near Pontefract.