Person
Alan Simpson
Writing · 1929–2017 · Brixton, London, England, UK
Biography
Alan Francis Simpson was an English scriptwriter. He was best known as part of the Galton and Simpson comedy writing partnership with Ray Galton.
Known for
Comedy Playhouse
Writer
Hancock's Half Hour
1956
Steptoe and Son
Writer
Citizen James
Writer
Fleksnes fataliteter
Writer
Clochemerle
Writer
Albert & Herberts julkalender
Writer
Lost Sitcoms
Writer
The Galton & Simpson Playhouse
Associate Producer
The Bargee
Writer
Filmography
- 2016Lost SitcomsWriter
- 2005Det Bästa med Albert & HerbertWriter
- 2002When Steptoe Met SonSelf
- 2000The Unforgettable Sid JamesSelf
- 1996Paul Merton in Galton & Simpson'sWriter
- 1993Seriously Seeking SidSelf
- 1988SommarkvetterWriter
- 1985Tony Hancock: From East Cheam to Earls CourtSelf
- 1984Mordet på Skolgatan 15Writer
- 1982Albert & Herberts julkalenderWriter
- 1981Albert & Herbert på LisebergsteaternOriginal Series Creator
- 1979Le PetomaneWriter
- 1979Zwei Mann um einen HerdIdea
- 1978Don't Blame Me!Original Concept
- 1977The Galton & Simpson PlayhouseAssociate Producer
- 1975Dawson's WeeklyWriter
- 1974The Last FleksnesStory
- 1973Steptoe & Son Ride AgainWriter
- 1972Fleksnes fataliteterWriter
- 1972Steptoe & SonWriter
- 1972ClochemerleWriter
- 1972Up the Chastity BeltWriter
- 1971The Magnificent Seven Deadly SinsWriter
- 1970LootScreenplay
- 1969Never Talk to StrangersWriter
- 1969Galton and Simpson ComedyWriter
- 1967Look at Life: Funny Business Is No JokeSelf
- 1966The Spy with a Cold NoseWriter
- 1966Hancock at the Royal Festival HallWriter
- 1964The BargeeWriter
- 1963The Wrong Arm of the LawWriter
- 1962Steptoe and SonWriter
- 1961Comedy PlayhouseWriter
- 1961The RebelWriter
- 1960Citizen JamesWriter
- 1960The Siege of Sidney StreetUniformed Police Inspector
- 1956Hancock's Half Hour
- 1952Walk in St GeorgeDirector
- 1950Wake Up and DanceDirector
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