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1933, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England, UK more

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Awards:

2 wins & 3 nominations more

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In Development
	1.	Catweazle (details only on IMDb Pro)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	I Was a Rat (2001) (TV)	(writer)	2001	-	5.9 (54)
	AKAs: Un bon petit rat (Canada: French title)
2.	"The Scarlet Pimpernel" (1999)	(3 episodes, 1999)	1999	-	7.2 (520)
	3 TV episodes: The King's Ransom/The Scarlet Pimpernel and the Kidnapped King (1999) (written by) Valentin Gautier/The Scarlet Pimpernel Meets Madame Guillotine (1999) (written by) The Scarlet Pimpernel (1999) (written by)
3.	"The Famous Five" (1996)	(5 episodes, 1996-1997)	1997	-	6.7 (67)
	AKAs: Enid Blyton's Famous Five (International: English title: complete title) 5 TV episodes: Five on a Hike Together (1997) (screenplay) Five Go to Billycock Hill: Part 2 (1997) (screenplay) Five Go to Billycock Hill: Part 1 (1997) (screenplay) Five Get into a Fix (1997) (screenplay) Five Go to Smuggler's Top: Part 2 (1996) (screenplay)
4.	True Tilda (1997) (TV)	(screenplay)	1997	-	8.9 (8)

5.	"Out of Sight" (1997)	(1 episode, 1996)	1996	-	6.3 (5)
	1 TV episode: The Impotance of Being Visible (1996) (writer)
6.	Stanley's Dragon (1994)	(writer)	1994	-	4.9 (15)

7.	"The Return of the Borrowers" (1993)	(writer)	1993	-	7.0 (61)

8.	"The Borrowers" (1992)	(writer)	1992	-	6.7 (244)

9.	"The Winjin' Pom" (1991)	(writer)	1991	-	-

10.	"Hannay" (1988)	(2 episodes, 1989)	1989	-	7.7 (33)
	2 TV episodes: The Confidence Man (1989) (writer) Coup de grace (1989) (writer)
11.	"Adventurer" (1987)	(unknown episodes)	1987	-	7.7 (10)

12.	"Robin of Sherwood" (1984)	(22 episodes, 1984-1986)	1986	-	8.7 (1,093)
	AKAs: Robin Hood (USA) 22 TV episodes: The Time of the Wolf: Part 1 (1986) (created and written by) Rutterkin (1986) (creator) (writer) The Pretender (1986) (creator) (writer) Adam Bell (1986) (creator) The Betrayal (1986) (creator) 17 episodes not shown.
13.	Robin Hood and the Sorcerer (1983) (TV)	(writer)	1983	-	8.6 (312)
	AKAs: Robin Hood (Philippines: English title: theatrical title) Robin Hood: The Legend, Part 1
14.	"The Baker Street Boys" (1983)	(writer)	1983	-	4.7 (5)

15.	"Dick Turpin" (1979)	(31 episodes, 1979-1982)	1982	-	8.0 (109)
	31 TV episodes: The Hanging (1982) (creator) (writer) The King's Shilling (1982) (creator) The Secret Folk (1982) (creator) The Godmother (1982) (creator) (writer) Sentence of Death: Part 2 (1982) (creator) (writer) 26 episodes not shown.
16.	"Smuggler" (1981)	(7 episodes, 1981)	1981	-	8.2 (13)
	7 TV episodes: Straw Man: Part 2 (1981) (written by) Straw Man: Part 1 (1981) (written by) The Felon (1981) (written by) Hogshead (1981) (written by) Press Gang (1981) (written by) 2 episodes not shown.
17.	"Doctor Snuggles" (1979)	(6 episodes, 1981)	1981	-	7.2 (174)
	6 TV episodes: The Fabulous Mechanical Mathilda Junkbottom (1981) (writer) The Astounding Treacle Tree (????) (writer) The Magical Multicoloured Diamond (????) (writer) The Sensational Balloon Race (????) (writer) The Spectacular Rescue of Miss Nettles (????) (writer) 1 episode not shown.
18.	"The Famous Five" (1978)	(10 episodes, 1978-1979)	1979	-	7.8 (92)
	AKAs: Enid Blyton's Famous Five (UK: alternative title) 10 TV episodes: Five Go Down to the Sea: Part 2 (1979) (writer) Five Go Down to the Sea: Part 1 (1979) (writer) Five Go to Demon's Rocks: Part 2 (1979) (writer) Five Go to Demon's Rocks: Part 1 (1979) (writer) Five Run Away Together (1979) (writer) 5 episodes not shown.
19.	"The Ghosts of Motley Hall" (1976)	(18 episodes, 1976-1978)	1978	-	7.2 (30)
	18 TV episodes: Party Piece (1978) (writer) Skeleton in the Cupboard: Part 2 (1978) (writer) Skeleton in the Cupboard: Part 1 (1978) (writer) Ghost Writer (1978) (writer) Family Tree (1978) (writer) 13 episodes not shown.
20.	"The King's Dragon" (1977)	(writer)	1977	-	-

21.	"Cloud Burst" (1974)	(writer)	1974	-	-

22.	"The Adventures of Black Beauty" (1972)	(6 episodes, 1972-1973)	1973	-	6.6 (63)
	6 TV episodes: The Ruffians (1973) (writer) The Debt (1973) (writer) Day of Reckoning (1972) (writer) The Duel (1972) (writer) Runaway (1972) (writer) 1 episode not shown.
23.	"The Boy from Space" (1971)	(writer)	1971	-	8.8 (22)

24.	"Catweazle" (1970)	(26 episodes, 1970-1971)	1971	-	7.9 (172)
	26 TV episodes: The Wogle Stone (1971) (writer) The Thirteenth Sign (1971) (writer) The Magic Circle (1971) (writer) The Battle of the Giants (1971) (writer) The Heavenly Twins (1971) (creator) (writer) 21 episodes not shown.
25.	"Look and Read" (1967)	(1 episode)	1967	-	9.8 (12)
	1 TV episode: Cloud Burst (????) (writer)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	"Cloud Burst" (1974)	Presenter	1974	-	-

2.	"Strange Report" (1968)	House Surgeon (1 episode, 1969)	1969	-	8.8 (37)
	1 TV episode: Report 4821: X-Ray - Who Weeps for the Doctor? (1969) House Surgeon
3.	"Fraud Squad" (1969)	Harry Drew (1 episode, 1969)	1969	-	-
	1 TV episode: Last Exit to Leichstenstein (1969) Harry Drew
4.	"Z Cars" (1962)	Eddie Proctor / Huntley (2 episodes, 1963-1969)	1969	-	7.5 (65)
	2 TV episodes: The Soft Touch: Part 1 (1969) Huntley Hide - And Go Seek (1963) Eddie Proctor
5.	"Dixon of Dock Green" (1955)	Oliver / 4 characters not shown (4 episodes, 1963-1968)	1968	-	6.3 (43)
	4 TV episodes: The Trojan Horse (1968) Oliver The Hunt for June Fletcher (1966) Thompson Within the Law (1965) Victor Barnard Pay Later (1963) Stanley Price
6.	"The First Lady" (1968)	(1 episode, 1968)	1968	-	-
	1 TV episode: Worked Out (1968)
7.	"The Gamblers" (1967)	Bob Harling (1 episode, 1967)	1967	-	-
	1 TV episode: Tycoon of the Year (1967) Bob Harling
8.	"The Wednesday Play" (1964)	Norman Stubbs (1 episode, 1967)	1967	-	7.2 (19)
	1 TV episode: A Brilliant Future Behind Him (1967) Norman Stubbs
9.	The Terrornauts (1967)	Danny	1967	-	4.3 (54)

10.	"Out of the Unknown" (1965)	Inspector Gilliat (1 episode, 1966)	1966	-	7.2 (11)
	1 TV episode: Frankenstein Mark 2 (1966) Inspector Gilliat
11.	"Softly Softly" (1966)	Phil Race (1 episode, 1966)	1966	-	6.5 (23)
	AKAs: Softly, Softly: Task Force (UK: new title) 1 TV episode: A-Z (1966) Phil Race
12.	"The Liars" (1966)	Reggie (1 episode, 1966)	1966	-	-
	1 TV episode: Episode #1.11 (1966) Reggie
13.	"The Baron" (1966)	Ronald Bell (1 episode, 1966)	1966	-	7.3 (55)
	1 TV episode: Enemy of the State (1966) Ronald Bell
14.	"Cluff" (1964)	Fowler (1 episode, 1965)	1965	-	-
	AKAs: Clough 1 TV episode: The Pensioner (1965) Fowler
15.	"Sherlock Holmes" (1965)	Arthur (1 episode, 1965)	1965	-	6.9 (34)
	1 TV episode: The Beryl Coronet (1965) Arthur
16.	"Gideon's Way" (1964)	Michael Penn (1 episode, 1965)	1965	-	8.1 (38)
	AKAs: Gideon C.I.D. (USA) 1 TV episode: The Wall (1965) Michael Penn
17.	"Crane" (1963)	Laurent Barjou (1 episode, 1964)	1964	-	7.0 (15)
	1 TV episode: The Painted Lady (1964) Laurent Barjou
18.	"R3" (1964)	Willis (1 episode, 1964)	1964	-	-
	1 TV episode: On the Spike (1964) Willis
19.	Clash by Night (1964)	Danny Watts	1964	-	5.5 (36)
	AKAs: Escape by Night (USA)
20.	"No Hiding Place" (1959)	Gordon MacKay / James Rossitter (2 episodes, 1961-1964)	1964	-	7.2 (15)
	2 TV episodes: Aftertaste (1964) James Rossitter Whistle and I´ll Come (1961) Gordon MacKay
21.	"Detective" (1964)	Basil Ryle (1 episode, 1964)	1964	-	-
	1 TV episode: End of Chapter (1964) Basil Ryle
22.	"Emergency-Ward 10" (1957)	Mr Victor (1 episode, 1964)	1964	-	-
	AKAs: Calling Nurse Roberts (UK: alternative title) 1 TV episode: Episode dated 17 March 1964 (1964) Mr Victor
23.	"Espionage" (1963)	Luber (1 episode, 1964)	1964	-	6.9 (12)
	1 TV episode: Medal for a Turned Coat (1964) Luber
24.	Wings of Mystery (1963)	Ted	1963	-	-

25.	"Jezebel ex UK" (1963)	(1 episode, 1963)	1963	-	-
	1 TV episode: Slow Boat to Niniveh (1963)
26.	Mystery Submarine (1963)	Lt. Haskins	1963	-	6.4 (22)
	AKAs: Decoy
27.	The Password Is Courage (1962)	Robinson	1962	-	6.5 (384)

28.	"Suspense" (1962)	Dr. Lowden (1 episode, 1962)	1962	-	5.9 (6)
	1 TV episode: Virus X (1962) Dr. Lowden
29.	H.M.S. Defiant (1962)	Lieut. Ponsonby	1962	-	7.1 (831)
	AKAs: Damn the Defiant! (USA)
30.	"Hancock" (1961)	Old Ben Merryweather's friend (1 episode, 1961)	1961	-	8.7 (34)
	1 TV episode: The Bowmans (1961) Old Ben Merryweather's friend
31.	"The Citadel" (1960)	Dr. Philip Hope (5 episodes, 1960-1961)	1961	-	5.7 (21)
	5 TV episodes: Episode #1.9 (1961) Dr. Philip Hope Episode #1.8 (1961) Dr. Philip Hope Episode #1.6 (1960) Dr. Philip Hope Episode #1.5 (1960) Dr. Philip Hope Episode #1.4 (1960) Dr. Philip Hope
32.	Tarnished Heroes (1961)	Freddy	1961	-	-

33.	"BBC Sunday-Night Play" (1960)	(1 episode, 1960)	1960	-	8.7 (5)
	1 TV episode: Summer Theatre: An English Summer (1960)
34.	"Knight Errant Limited" (1959)	Peter Parker (36 episodes, 1959-1960)	1960	-	-
	AKAs: Knight Errant '59 (UK) 36 TV episodes: The King of Kandoga (1960) Peter Parker A Touch of the Orient (1960) Peter Parker Something in the City (1960) Peter Parker Highland Fling (1960) Peter Parker The Double Deception (1960) Peter Parker 31 episodes not shown.
35.	"BBC Sunday-Night Theatre" (1950)	Dick Handwell (1 episode, 1959)	1959	-	7.7 (17)
	1 TV episode: The Exiles #1: The Bird Laughed (1959) Dick Handwell
36.	"The Lost King" (1958)	Lt. Ulrich / 3 characters not shown (3 episodes, 1958)	1958	-	-
	3 TV episodes: Monsieur Charles Deslys (1958) Lt. Ulrich The Flight to Geneva (1958) Trooper of the National Guard The Royal Prisoner (1958) Soldier
37.	"Armchair Theatre" (1956)	Fuller (1 episode, 1958)	1958	-	7.4 (22)
	1 TV episode: Wolf Pack (1958) Fuller
38.	"The Black Arrow" (1958)	Abbott (5 episodes, 1958)	1958	-	-
	5 TV episodes: The Last Arrow (1958) Abbott With the Enemy (1958) Abbott Attack (1958) Abbott The Outlaws (1958) Abbott The Arrow Strikes (1958) Abbott
39.	"Big Guns" (1958)	Siddely (1 episode, 1958)	1958	-	-
	1 TV episode: Villainy to Boot (1958) Siddely
40.	"The Silver Sword" (1957)	(2 episodes, 1957)	1957	-	8.5 (11)
	2 TV episodes: Jan in Trouble (1957) The Escape from the Nazis (1957)

Miscellaneous Crew View by NEW				Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
	1.	"Robin of Sherwood" (1984)	script editor (5 episodes, 1986)	1986	-	8.7 (1,093)
		AKAs: Robin Hood (USA) 5 TV episodes: The Pretender (1986) (script editor) Adam Bell (1986) (script editor) The Betrayal (1986) (script editor) Cromm Cruac (1986) (script editor) The Inheritance (1986) (script editor)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	"Out of Sight" (1997)	executive producer (1 episode, 1996)	1996	-	6.3 (5)
	1 TV episode: The Impotance of Being Visible (1996) (executive producer)
2.	Stanley's Dragon (1994)	(executive producer)	1994	-	4.9 (15)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	"The Story of the Costume Drama" (2008)	Himself (1 episode, 2008)	2008	-	7.3 (9)
	1 TV episode: A Call to Arms (2008) Himself
2.	"Children's TV on Trial" (2007)	Himself (1 episode, 2007)	2007	-	-
	1 TV episode: Coming of Age: The 1970s (2007) Himself
3.	"I Love 1980's" (2001)	Himself (1 episode, 2001)	2001	-	5.9 (29)
	1 TV episode: I Love 1984 (2001) Himself

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