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Writer:

• 2000s
• 1990s
• 1980s
• 1970s
• 1960s

1. The Bank Job (2008) (written by) (as Ian Lafrenais)
2. Across the Universe (2007) (screenplay) (story)
3. Flushed Away (2006) (screenplay) (story)
4. Goal! (2005) (screenplay)
   ... aka Goal! The Dream Begins (USA)
   ... aka Goal!: The Impossible Dream (Europe: English title: DVD box title)
5. Archangel (2005) (TV) (screenplay)
6. The Rotters' Club (2005) (TV) (adaptation)
7. "Auf Wiedersehen, Pet" (18 episodes, 1983-2004)
       - Au Revoir: Part 1 (2004) TV episode (writer)
       - The End of the Affair (2004) TV episode (writer)
       - Dangerous Liaisons (2004) TV episode (writer)
       - Moonlighting (2004) TV episode (writer)
       - A Gift from Fidel (2004) TV episode (writer)
         (13 more)
8. Sunday for Sammy 2004 (2004) (V) (writer)
9. A Tribute to the Likely Lads (2002) (TV) (writer)
10. Honest (2000) (writer)
    
    
11. Still Crazy (1998) (written by)
12. Excess Baggage (1997) (screenplay)
13. "Tracey Takes On..." (1996) TV series (unknown episodes)
14. "Lovejoy" (10 episodes, 1986-1994)
        - Last Tango in Lavenham (1994) TV episode (writer)
        - The Lost Colony (1993) TV episode (writer)
        - The Prague Sun (1992) TV episode (writer)
        - Just Desserts (1991) TV episode (writer)
        - Death and Venice: Part 2 (1986) TV episode (writer)
          (5 more)
15. Tracey Takes on New York (1993) (TV) (writer)
16. "Over the Rainbow" (1993) TV series (writer)
17. "Full Stretch" (1993) TV series (unknown episodes)
18. "The Old Boy Network" (6 episodes, 1992)
        - The Book of Revelations (1992) TV episode (writer)
        - The Iceman Cometh (1992) TV episode (writer)
        - A Question of Sport (1992) TV episode (writer)
        - Red Alert (1992) TV episode (writer)
        - Female of the Species (1992) TV episode (writer)
          (1 more)
19. Tracey Ullman: A Class Act (1992) (TV) (writer)
20. The Commitments (1991) (screenplay)
21. "Spender" (1991) TV series (unknown episodes)
22. "Freddie and Max" (6 episodes, 1990)
        - Episode #1.6 (1990) TV episode (writer)
        - Episode #1.5 (1990) TV episode (writer)
        - Episode #1.4 (1990) TV episode (writer)
        - Episode #1.3 (1990) TV episode (writer)
        - Episode #1.2 (1990) TV episode (writer)
          (1 more)
    
    
23. Vice Versa (1988) (written by)
    ... aka viceVersa (International: English title: poster title)
24. "Lenny Henry Tonite" (1986) TV series (unknown episodes)
25. "Mog" (1985) TV series (unknown episodes)
26. Water (1985/I) (screenplay)
    ... aka Water: The Movie (UK)
27. Sunset Limousine (1983) (TV) (writer)
28. Never Say Never Again (1983) (uncredited)
    ... aka James Bond 007 - Sag niemals nie (West Germany)
29. "The New Adventures of Lucky Jim" (1982) TV series (unknown episodes)
30. "The Other 'Arf" (1980) TV series (writer)
    
    
31. Porridge (1979) (written by)
    ... aka Doing Time (USA)
32. The Prisoner of Zenda (1979) (writer)
33. "Going Straight" (6 episodes, 1978)
        - Going Off the Rails (1978) TV episode (written by)
        - Going, Going, Gone (1978) TV episode (written by)
        - Going to Work (1978) TV episode (written by)
        - Going Sour (1978) TV episode (written by)
        - Going to Be Alright (1978) TV episode (written by)
          (1 more)
34. "Porridge" (20 episodes, 1974-1977)
        - Final Stretch (1977) TV episode (written by)
        - A Test of Character (1977) TV episode (written by)
        - Pardon Me (1977) TV episode (written by)
        - Rough Justice (1977) TV episode (written by)
        - Poetic Justice (1977) TV episode (written by)
          (15 more)
35. "Three Piece Suite" (1977) TV series (unknown episodes)
36. The Likely Lads (1976) (concept)
37. Percy's Progress (1974) (additional dialogue)
    ... aka It's Not the Size That Counts (USA)
38. "Thick as Thieves" (1974) TV series (unknown episodes)
39. "The Train Now Standing" (1 episode, 1973)
        - A Night to Remember (1973) TV episode (writer)
40. "Seven of One" (2 episodes, 1973)
        - I'll Fly You for a Quid (1973) TV episode (writer)
        - Prisoner and Escort (1973) TV episode (written by)
41. "Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?" (8 episodes, 1973)
        - Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? (1973) TV episode (writer)
        - No Hiding Place (1973) TV episode (written by)
        - Birthday Boy (1973) TV episode (writer)
        - I'll Never Forget Whatshername (1973) TV episode (writer)
        - Moving On (1973) TV episode (writer)
          (3 more)
42. "The Two Ronnies" (1 episode, 1972)
        - Episode #2.5 (1972) TV episode (writer)
43. Villain (1971) (writer)
44. To Catch a Spy (1971) (writer)
    ... aka Catch Me a Spy
    ... aka Doigts croisés, Les (France)
    ... aka Keep Your Fingers Crossed (UK)
    
    
45. The Virgin Soldiers (1969) (additional dialogue)
46. Hannibal Brooks (1969) (screenplay) (as Ian Lafrenais)
47. The Touchables (1968) (writer)
48. Otley (1968) (writer)
49. The Jokers (1967/I) (writer)
50. "Vacant Lot" (1967) TV series (writer) (pilot)
51. "Mr. Aitch" (1967) TV series (unknown episodes)
52. "The Further Adventures of Lucky Jim" (1967) TV series (unknown episodes)
53. "The Likely Lads" (4 episodes, 1964-1966)
        - Goodbye to All That (1966) TV episode (writer)
        - The Suitor (1965) TV episode (writer)
        - Chance of a Lifetime (1965) TV episode (writer)
        - Double Date (1964) TV episode (written by)
54. The Time and Motion Man (1965) (TV) (writer)
    

Producer:

• 2000s
• 1990s
• 1980s
• 1970s

1. Honest (2000) (co-executive producer)
   
   
2. Still Crazy (1998) (executive producer)
3. "Tracey Takes On..." (1996) TV series (supervising producer) (unknown episodes, 1997-1998)
4. The Best of Tracey Takes On... (1996) (TV) (supervising producer)
5. The Commitments (1991) (co-producer)
   
   
6. Vice Versa (1988) (producer)
   ... aka viceVersa (International: English title: poster title)
7. Water (1985/I) (producer)
   ... aka Water: The Movie (UK)
8. Bullshot (1983) (producer)
   ... aka Bullshot Crummond (USA)
   
   
9. Porridge (1979) (producer)
   ... aka Doing Time (USA)
10. To Russia... With Elton (1979) (producer)
11. To Catch a Spy (1971) (associate producer)
    ... aka Catch Me a Spy
    ... aka Doigts croisés, Les (France)
    ... aka Keep Your Fingers Crossed (UK)
    

Music Department:

1. "Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?" (composer: signature tune) (4 episodes, 1973) (composer: signature tunr) (2 episodes, 1973)
       - Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? (1973) TV episode (composer: signature tune)
       - No Hiding Place (1973) TV episode (composer: signature tune)
       - Birthday Boy (1973) TV episode (composer: signature tune)
       - I'll Never Forget Whatshername (1973) TV episode (composer: signature tunr)
       - Moving On (1973) TV episode (composer: signature tunr)
         (1 more)
   

Soundtrack:

• 1980s
• 1970s

1. Water (1985/I) (lyrics: "Freedom", "Cascara", "All As One", "Cascaran National Anthem", "Listen to My Song", "Black Gold", "Protest")
   ... aka Water: The Movie (UK)
2. "Auf Wiedersehen, Pet" (1983) TV series (unknown episodes)
   
   
3. Porridge (1979) ("FREE INSIDE")
   ... aka Doing Time (USA)
   

Miscellaneous Crew:

• 1980s
• 1970s

1. "Shine on Harvey Moon" (script editor) (1 episode, 1982)
       - Hail the Conquering Hero (1982) TV episode (script editor)
2. "Astronauts" (1981) TV series (script editor) (unknown episodes)
   
   
3. A Severed Head (1970) (production associate)
   

Composer:

1. "Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?" (2 episodes, 1973)
       - Cold Feet (1973) TV episode
       - Stranger on a Train (1973) TV episode
   

Editor:

1. P.O.S.H (1982) (TV)
   

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director:

1. Porridge (1979) (second unit director)
   ... aka Doing Time (USA)
   

Director:

1. To Russia... With Elton (1979)
   

Thanks:

• 2000s
• 1990s

1. The Commitments: Looking Back (2004) (V) (special thanks) (as Ian La Fernais)
   
   
2. The Making of Alan Parker's Film 'The Commitments' (1991) (TV) (special thanks)
   

Self:

• 2000s
• 1990s

1. "The Comedy Map of Britain" .... Himself (1 episode, 2008)
       - Episode #2.3 (2008) TV episode .... Himself
2. "Legends" .... Himself (1 episode, 2008)
       - Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation (2008) TV episode .... Himself
3. 50 Greatest Comedy Catchphrases (2008) (TV) .... Himself
4. "Movie Connections" .... Himself (1 episode, 2007)
       - The Commitments (2007) TV episode .... Himself
5. The World's Greatest Comedy Characters (2007) (TV) .... Himself
6. The 50 Greatest Television Dramas (2007) (TV) .... Himself
   ... aka The 50 Greatest TV Dramas (UK: informal short title)
7. The Ultimate Sitcom (2006) (TV) .... Himself
8. And It's Goodnight from Him (2005) (TV) .... Himself - Interviewee
9. "Film '72" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
   ... aka Film '73 (UK: new title)
   ... aka Film '74 (UK: new title)
   ... aka Film '75 (UK: new title)
   ... aka Film '76 (UK: new title)
   ... aka Film '77 (UK: new title)
   ... aka Film '78 (UK: new title)
   ... aka Film '79 (UK: new title)
   ... aka Film '80 (UK: new title)
   ... aka Film '81 (UK: new title)
   ... aka Film '82 (UK: new title)
   ... aka Film '83 (UK: new title)
   ... aka Film '84 (UK: new title)
   ... aka Film '85 (UK: new title)
   ... aka Film '86 (UK: new title)
   ... aka Film '87 (UK: new title)
   ... aka Film '88 (UK: new title)
   ... aka Film '89 (UK: new title)
   ... aka Film '90 (UK: new title)
   ... aka Film '91 (UK: new title)
   ... aka Film '92 (UK: new title)
   ... aka Film '93 (UK: new title)
   ... aka Film '94 (UK: new title)
   ... aka Film '95 (UK: new title)
   ... aka Film '96 (UK: new title)
   ... aka Film '97 (UK: new title)
   ... aka Film '98 (UK: new title)
   ... aka Film '99 (UK: new title)
   ... aka Film 2000 (UK: new title)
   ... aka Film 2001 (UK: new title)
   ... aka Film 2002 (UK: new title)
   ... aka Film 2003 (UK: new title)
   ... aka Film 2004 (UK: new title)
   ... aka Film 2005 (UK: new title)
   ... aka Film 2006 (UK: new title)
   ... aka Film 2007 (UK: new title)
   ... aka Film 2008 (UK: new title)
   ... aka Film of the Year (UK: teaser title)
   ... aka The Film Programme (UK: informal alternative title)
       - Episode dated 26 September 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Himself
10. "Breakfast" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
        - Episode dated 15 September 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Himself
11. "Drama Connections" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
        - Auf Wiedersehen, Pet (2005) TV episode .... Himself
12. The Comedians' Comedian (2005) (TV) .... Himself
13. Porridge @ 30 (2004) (TV) .... Himself
14. Happy Birthday BBC Two (2004) (TV) .... Himself
15. The Commitments: Looking Back (2004) (V) .... Himself
16. Ronnie Barker: A BAFTA Tribute (2004) (TV) .... Himself
17. "Comedy Connections" .... Himself (1 episode, 2003)
        - Porridge (2003) TV episode .... Himself
18. The 100 Greatest TV Characters (2001) (TV) .... Himself
    
    
19. "Laughter in the House: The Story of British Sitcom" (1999) TV mini-series .... Himself
20. "Whatever Happened to... Clement and La Frenais?" (1997) TV series .... Himself