Born: 5th April, 1929
Died: 26th December, 2001
Birthplace: Coventry
Winner of four BAFTA awards (for 'Yes, Minister' and 'Yes, Prime Minister').
TV programmes include:
- The Desperate People (1963)
- Couples (1976)
- Marie Curie (1977)
- Warrior Queen (1978)
- Edward And Mrs Simson (1978)
- Jukes Of Piccadilly (1980)
- Yes, Minister (1980-1984)
- Mapp & Lucia (1985-86)
- Yes, Prime Minister (1986-1988)