Alan Simpson, English scriptwriter (b. 1929) died on February 8, 2017.

Alan Francis Simpson was an English scriptwriter, best known for the Galton and Simpson comedy writing partnership with Ray Galton. Together they devised and wrote the BBC sitcom Hancock's Half Hour (1954–1961), the first two series of Comedy Playhouse (1961–1963), and Steptoe and Son (1962–1974).

Alan Simpson, English scriptwriter (b. 1929) died on February 8, 2017.

February 8, 2017

Alan Simpson, English scriptwriter (b. 1929) died on February 8, 2017.

Alan Francis Simpson was an English scriptwriter, best known for the Galton and Simpson comedy writing partnership with Ray Galton. Together they devised and wrote the BBC sitcom Hancock's Half Hour (1954–1961), the first two series of Comedy Playhouse (1961–1963), and Steptoe and Son (1962–1974).