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Alan J. W. Bell
Alan J. W. Bell

Alan J. W. Bell

  • British
  • Director and producer

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Alan JW Bell obituary

Producer and director of the TV adaptation of The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy and the sitcom Last Of The Summer Wine.

The Times, 7th December 2023

Last Of The Summer Wine producer Alan J. W. Bell dies aged 85

Comedy producer and director Alan J. W. Bell has died aged 85. During his career he produced and directed shows including Last Of The Summer Wine and The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy.

British Comedy Guide, 1st November 2023

Alan J. W. Bell obituary

Director of Last Of The Summer Wine and The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy who favoured the use of film in making TV programmes.

Anthony Hayward, The Guardian, 31st October 2023

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