Alan Simpson (scriptwriter)
Alan Francis Simpson OBE (27 November 1929 – 8 February 2017) was an English scriptwriter, best known for the Galton and Simpson comedy writing partnership with Ray Galton. Together they devised and wrote the BBC sitcom Hancock's Half Hour (1954–1961), the first two series of Comedy Playhouse (1961–1963), and Steptoe and Son (1962–1974).
Alan Simpson OBE | |
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Simpson in 1964 | |
| Born | Alan Francis Simpson 27 November 1929 Brixton, London, England |
| Died | 8 February 2017 (aged 87) |
| Occupation | Scriptwriter |
| Nationality | British |
| Period | 1954–1979 |
| Genre | Television |
| Notable works | Hancock's Half Hour, Hancock (1954–1961) Comedy Playhouse (1961–63, 1974) Steptoe and Son (1962–74) |
| Spouse | Tessa Le Bars |
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