Julia Cuthbert Smith [1] (26 May 1927 – 19 June 1997) was an English television director and producer. She is best known for being the co-creator (along with Tony Holland) of the BBC soap opera EastEnders, also working as a director on the show and as its first producer.

Julia Smith was born on 26 May 1927 in Maida Vale, London, England, UK. She was a writer and producer, known for EastEnders (1985), The District Nurse (1984) and Angels (1975). She was married to David Maxwell Geary. She died on 19 June 1997 in Chelsea, London, England, UK.

As a composer, Smith is best known for her operas and orchestral works, which have all been performed. Her music incorporates elements of jazz, folk music and 20th-century French harmony. Her compositional style has an appealing directness and although tonal, makes interesting use of dissonance.

Julia Cuthbert Geary (née Smith; 26 May 1927 – 19 June 1997) was an English television director and producer. She was best known as the co-creator (along with Tony Holland) of the BBC soap opera EastEnders, also working as the director and the first producer of the series.

Julia Smith was born on 26 May 1927 in Maida Vale, London, England, UK. She was a writer and producer, known for EastEnders (1985), The District Nurse (1984) and Angels (1975). She was married to David Maxwell Geary. She died on 19 June 1997 in Chelsea, London, England, UK.

Julia Smith, television producer and director: born London June 1927; married David Geary (marriage dissolved); died London 19 June 1997.

Julia Smith (26th May 1927 - 19th June 1997) was an experienced BBC television producer and director who, alongside Tony Holland, created the successful soap opera EastEnders. In total, Smith directed 22 episodes of the show between October 1985 and February 1989.

Jan 25, 2016 · Happy 111th birthday to American composer Julia Smith (1905-1989)! Born in Texas, Smith was a graduate of the University of North Texas College of Music, Juilliard School, and New York University. Smith's best remembered compositional output was her operas and works for orchestra.

Julia Smith (26 May 1927-19 June 1997[1]) directed the Doctor Who television stories The Smugglers and The Underwater Menace. She was the second woman to direct a Doctor Who story, following Paddy Russell's direction of The Massacre.

Julia Smith is known for Iconic Eats (2018) and Julia Tries Everything (2018).