Trivia

Father of 'Greg Freeman (III)'.

He produced comedy sketches for Tony Hancock, Tommy Cooper, Frankie Howerd, Roy Hudd, and Arthur Askey, but he will be best remembered for his work with Benny Hill. He was co-writer on the show from its debut in 1955 to the mid-1960s, as well as appearing in many sketches. He also created Hill's award-winning advertisements for Schweppes.

He was a petty officer in the Royal Navy and a Special Branch detective, before becoming a comedy writer for TV and radio. He was also a successful playwright and was most proud of his theater work.

Recorded audio commentary for Carry on Behind (1975) in 2003 along with Patsy Rowlands, Jack Douglas and Larry Dann.