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Alan J.W. Bell

Born 14 November 1937 · Battersea, London, England, UK · Died 19 October 2023

Alan James William Bell was a British television producer and director. He was born in Battersea, London. He has produced or directed many BBC series since the early 1970s, most notably Last of the Summer Wine, Ripping Yarns and the TV adaptation of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

Known for

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Last of the Summer Wine
Ripping Yarns
The Beiderbecke Connection
Wyatt's Watchdogs
Peter Cushing: A One Way Ticket to Hollywood
Lost for Words
Whinfrey's Last Case
Golden Gordon
The Clairvoyant
Gaskin
The Best of Spike Milligan
Great Comedy Moments
Lost for Words
Peter Cushing: A One Way Ticket to Hollywood
Last of the Summer Wine: Big Day at Dream Acres
Last of the Summer Wine: Uncle of the Bride
Gaskin
Last of the Summer Wine: Getting Sam Home
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
Whinfrey's Last Case
Golden Gordon
Alan J.W. Bell · Midrow