As artistic director of the National Youth Theatre between 1987 and 2003, Wilson helped guide the early careers of many now established stars. His own acting career saw him appear in such television programmes as When The Boat Comes In (1976-81) and the film version of The Likely Lads (1976).
- Read Edward Wilson's Times obituary
- Read Edward Wilson's Stage obituary
- Read Edward Wilson's Guardian obituary
- Read Edward Wilson's Independent obituary