Alan Bennett
Alan Bennett (born 9 May 1934) is an English playwright, screenwriter and author. Born in Leeds, he attended Oxford University where he studied history and performed with The Oxford Revue. He stayed to teach and research medieval history at the university for several years. His collaboration as writer and performer with Dudley Moore, Jonathan Miller and Peter Cook in the satirical revue Beyond the Fringe at the 1960 Edinburgh Festival brought him instant fame. He gave up academia, and turned to writing full time, his first stage play Forty Years On being produced in 1968. His output includes ...
Filmography
The Abbey with Alan Bennett
3 Episode s . as Self
The Abbey with Alan Bennett
3 Episode s . as Self
Selling Hitler
5 Episode s . as Hugh Trevor-Roper
Selling Hitler
5 Episode s . as Hugh Trevor-Roper
Meg and Mog
52 Episode s . as Owl
Meg and Mog
52 Episode s . as Owl
Fortunes of War
7 Episode s . as Lord Pinkrose
Fortunes of War
7 Episode s . as Lord Pinkrose
The Secret Policeman's Ball
15 Episode s . as Self
The Secret Policeman's Ball
15 Episode s . as Self
A Dance to the Music of Time
4 Episode s . as Sillery
A Dance to the Music of Time
4 Episode s . as Sillery
Created Shows
Talking Heads
12 Episode s . A series of dramatic monologues written for BBC television by the acclaimed British playwright Alan Bennett.
Talking Heads
12 Episode s . A series of dramatic monologues written for BBC television by the acclaimed British playwright Alan Bennett.
Alan Bennett's Talking Heads
12 Episode s . Widely celebrated as Alan Bennett's masterpieces, his multi-award-winning Talking Heads return to BBC One. Filmed during lockdown under social distancing guidelines, a new generation of Britain's finest actors star in 10 of Bennett's classic scripts, alongside two brand new Talking Heads penned by the acclaimed writer last year.
Alan Bennett's Talking Heads
12 Episode s . Widely celebrated as Alan Bennett's masterpieces, his multi-award-winning Talking Heads return to BBC One. Filmed during lockdown under social distancing guidelines, a new generation of Britain's finest actors star in 10 of Bennett's classic scripts, alongside two brand new Talking Heads penned by the acclaimed writer last year.
Telling Tales
10 Episode s . Alan Bennett re-lives his upbringing in Leeds in a series of talks, both amusing and touching.
Telling Tales
10 Episode s . Alan Bennett re-lives his upbringing in Leeds in a series of talks, both amusing and touching.
Julie Walters and Friends
1 Episode. Julie Walters and Friends was a one-off comedy sketch show showcasing the talents of actress Julie Walters. Sketches were written by Walters' frequent collaborators, including Victoria Wood, Alan Bennett, Willy Russell and Alan Bleasdale. Walters portrayed new characters alongside roles she had previously been known for, including a monologue in which she appeared as Mrs Murray, her character from G.B.H, written by Bleasdale. The show was nominated for the Best Light Entertainment award at the 1992 BAFTAs.
Julie Walters and Friends
1 Episode. Julie Walters and Friends was a one-off comedy sketch show showcasing the talents of actress Julie Walters. Sketches were written by Walters' frequent collaborators, including Victoria Wood, Alan Bennett, Willy Russell and Alan Bleasdale. Walters portrayed new characters alongside roles she had previously been known for, including a monologue in which she appeared as Mrs Murray, her character from G.B.H, written by Bleasdale. The show was nominated for the Best Light Entertainment award at the 1992 BAFTAs.