Writer and co-creator of 'The Clangers', 'Noggin the Nog', 'Ivor the Engine' and 'Bagpuss' children's programmes.

Actor: Thief, Hanky Panky, The Lords of Discipline, Christine, The Keep, The Natural, Outrageous Fortune, Hill Street Blues, Big Shots, Broadcast News, The Great Outdoors, Loose Cannons, Gremlins 2, Hoffa, Last Action Hero, Mad City, The Practice

BBC Director of Absolutely Fabulous & Fawlty Towers