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Galton and Simpson were a British comedy scriptwriting duo, who wrote for radio, television and film, consisting of Ray Galton OBE (17 July 1930 – 5 October 2018) and Alan Simpson OBE (27 November 1929 – 8 February 2017).
Learn about the legendary comedy writers Ray Galton and Alan Simpson, their works, and their agent Tessa Le Bars. Find out how to contact them, buy their books, and book Alan Simpson as a speaker.
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 ...
Raymond Percy Galton OBE (17 July 1930 – 5 October 2018) was an English radio and television scriptwriter, best known for the Galton and Simpson comedy writing partnership with Alan Simpson.
A collection of seven sitcom pilots written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson, the creators of classic British comedies. Watch episodes featuring Roy Kinnear, Richard Briers, Leonard Rossiter and more.
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Jan 11, 2012 · Ray Galton and Alan Simpson created the classic sitcom Steptoe and Son, which first aired 50 years ago. The BBC interviews them about their legacy and the original scripts.
May 1, 2014 · Ray Galton and Alan Simpson, the legendary writing duo behind Steptoe And Son, Hancock's Half Hour and more, share their story of how they met in a tuberculosis sanatorium and started writing comedy. They also talk about their influences, their early work and their advice for aspiring writers.
