A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Birthplace:
London, England, UK
Born:
March 11, 1947
Adaptation:
2010 Van Gogh: Painted with Words
Director:
1975 Cracked Actor
1978 "The Journey", or The Memoirs of a Self-Confessed Surrealist
2007 Yusuf Islam: A Few Good Songs
2010 Van Gogh: Painted with Words
2018 Mel Brooks: Unwrapped
2019 The Man Who Saw Too Much
Editor:
1975 Cracked Actor
1978 "The Journey", or The Memoirs of a Self-Confessed Surrealist
1982 Mike Leigh: Making Plays
1985 Ligmalion: Or How to Help Yourself in Self-Help Britain
2007 Yusuf Islam: A Few Good Songs
2010 Ai Weiwei: Without Fear or Favour
2010 Ray Davies: Imaginary Man
2010 Van Gogh: Painted with Words
2018 Mel Brooks: Unwrapped
2019 The Man Who Saw Too Much
Executive Producer:
1975 Cracked Actor
1978 "The Journey", or The Memoirs of a Self-Confessed Surrealist
1982 Mike Leigh: Making Plays
1983 Bette Davis: The Benevolent Volcano
1984 Sunset People
1985 Ligmalion: Or How to Help Yourself in Self-Help Britain
1985 Studs Terkel's Chicago
1985 The Real Buddy Holly Story
2007 Yusuf Islam: A Few Good Songs
2008 Richard Serra: Man of Steel
2010 Ai Weiwei: Without Fear or Favour
2010 Ray Davies: Imaginary Man
2010 Van Gogh: Painted with Words
2012 Do or Die: Lang Lang's Story
2012 London: The Modern Babylon
2015 David Gilmour: Wider Horizons
2017 Habaneros
2018 Mel Brooks: Unwrapped
2019 The Man Who Saw Too Much
2024 Imagine… Pet Shop Boys: Then and Now
Other:
1975 Cracked Actor
1978 "The Journey", or The Memoirs of a Self-Confessed Surrealist
1982 Mike Leigh: Making Plays
1983 Bette Davis: The Benevolent Volcano
1984 Sunset People
1985 Ligmalion: Or How to Help Yourself in Self-Help Britain
1985 Studs Terkel's Chicago
1985 The Real Buddy Holly Story
2007 Yusuf Islam: A Few Good Songs
2008 Richard Serra: Man of Steel
2010 Ai Weiwei: Without Fear or Favour
2010 Ray Davies: Imaginary Man
2010 Van Gogh: Painted with Words
2012 Do or Die: Lang Lang's Story
2012 London: The Modern Babylon
2015 David Gilmour: Wider Horizons
2017 Habaneros
2018 Mel Brooks: Unwrapped
2019 The Man Who Saw Too Much
2024 Imagine… Pet Shop Boys: Then and Now
Presenter:
1975 Cracked Actor
1978 "The Journey", or The Memoirs of a Self-Confessed Surrealist
1982 Mike Leigh: Making Plays
1983 Bette Davis: The Benevolent Volcano
1984 Sunset People
1985 Ligmalion: Or How to Help Yourself in Self-Help Britain
1985 Studs Terkel's Chicago
1985 The Real Buddy Holly Story
2007 Yusuf Islam: A Few Good Songs
2008 Richard Serra: Man of Steel
2010 Ai Weiwei: Without Fear or Favour
2010 Ray Davies: Imaginary Man
2010 Van Gogh: Painted with Words
2012 Do or Die: Lang Lang's Story
2012 London: The Modern Babylon
2015 David Gilmour: Wider Horizons
2017 Habaneros
2018 Mel Brooks: Unwrapped
2019 The Man Who Saw Too Much
2022 Jacob Collier: In the Room Where It Happens
2024 Imagine… Pet Shop Boys: Then and Now
Producer:
1974 Ella Fitzgerald at Ronnie Scotts
1974 Ella Fitzgerald's Other Show
1975 Cracked Actor
1978 "The Journey", or The Memoirs of a Self-Confessed Surrealist
1979 My Way
1980 Arena: Dire Straits
1980 Rudies Come Back (The Rise & Rise of 2-Tone)
1981 Getting Away From Sidney
1981 Have You Seen The Mona Lisa...?
1982 Desert Island Discs
1982 Mike Leigh: Making Plays
1982 The Catherine Wheel
1983 Bette Davis: The Benevolent Volcano
1983 Kurt Vonnegut: So It Goes
1983 The GPO Story
1984 Fela Kuti: Live at Glastonbury 1984
1984 Sunset People
1984 The Everly Brothers Reunion Concert
1984 The Everly Brothers: Songs of Innocence and Experience
1984 The Long Night of Lady Day
1985 Ligmalion: Or How to Help Yourself in Self-Help Britain
1985 Studs Terkel's Chicago
1985 The Real Buddy Holly Story
2007 Yusuf Islam: A Few Good Songs
2008 Richard Serra: Man of Steel
2008 Trip to Asia: The Quest for Harmony
2010 Ai Weiwei: Without Fear or Favour
2010 Ray Davies: Imaginary Man
2010 Van Gogh: Painted with Words
2012 Do or Die: Lang Lang's Story
2012 London: The Modern Babylon
2015 David Gilmour: Wider Horizons
2017 Habaneros
2018 Mel Brooks: Unwrapped
2019 The Man Who Saw Too Much
2022 Jacob Collier: In the Room Where It Happens
2022 imagine... Miriam Margolyes: Up for Grabs
2024 Imagine… Pet Shop Boys: Then and Now
Writer:
1974 Ella Fitzgerald at Ronnie Scotts
1974 Ella Fitzgerald's Other Show
1975 Cracked Actor
1978 "The Journey", or The Memoirs of a Self-Confessed Surrealist
1979 My Way
1980 Arena: Dire Straits
1980 Rudies Come Back (The Rise & Rise of 2-Tone)
1981 Getting Away From Sidney
1981 Have You Seen The Mona Lisa...?
1982 Desert Island Discs
1982 Mike Leigh: Making Plays
1982 The Catherine Wheel
1983 Bette Davis: The Benevolent Volcano
1983 Kurt Vonnegut: So It Goes
1983 The GPO Story
1984 Fela Kuti: Live at Glastonbury 1984
1984 Sunset People
1984 The Everly Brothers Reunion Concert
1984 The Everly Brothers: Songs of Innocence and Experience
1984 The Long Night of Lady Day
1985 Ligmalion: Or How to Help Yourself in Self-Help Britain
1985 Studs Terkel's Chicago
1985 The Real Buddy Holly Story
2007 Yusuf Islam: A Few Good Songs
2008 Richard Serra: Man of Steel
2008 Trip to Asia: The Quest for Harmony
2010 Ai Weiwei: Without Fear or Favour
2010 Ray Davies: Imaginary Man
2010 Van Gogh: Painted with Words
2012 Do or Die: Lang Lang's Story
2012 London: The Modern Babylon
2015 David Gilmour: Wider Horizons
2017 Habaneros
2018 Mel Brooks: Unwrapped
2019 The Man Who Saw Too Much
2022 Jacob Collier: In the Room Where It Happens
2022 imagine... Miriam Margolyes: Up for Grabs
2024 Imagine… Pet Shop Boys: Then and Now
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