Alan Garner(I)

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Producer
Actor

Alan Garner was born on 17 October 1934 in Congleton, Cheshire, England, UK. He is a writer and producer, known for Spooky (1983), Elidor (1995) and Leap in the Dark (1973). He has been married to Griselda Greaves since 1972. They have two children. He was previously married to Ann Cook.

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Known for

Spooky

7.6

TV Series

Writer

Elidor

7.7

TV Series

Writer

Leap in the Dark

7.7

TV Series

Writer

Get the Drift

TV Series

Writer

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Writer

Elidor
7.7
TV Series
- written by
- 1995
Spooky
7.6
TV Series
- by
- 1983
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TV Movie
- Writer
- 1981
Lamaload
TV Movie
- Writer
- 1981
Leap in the Dark
7.7
TV Series
- writer
- 1980
Play for Today
7.8
TV Series
- writer
- 1978
Jackanory
7.1
TV Series
- story
- book
- 1968–1977
Get the Drift
TV Series
- writer
- 1976
2nd House
6.0
TV Series
- opera: Potter Thompson
- 1975
The Owl Service
7.2
TV Mini Series
- writer
- 1969–1970

Producer

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Born
- October 17, 1934
- Congleton, Cheshire, England, UK
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- 1 Interview

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Trivia
He was awarded the O.B.E. (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in 2001.

Quotes
"I try to write onions." (on the layeredness of his fiction)

FAQ

How old is Alan Garner?
90 years old
When was Alan Garner born?
October 17, 1934
Where was Alan Garner born?
Congleton, Cheshire, England, UK
What is Alan Garner known for?
Elidor, Spooky, Leap in the Dark, and Get the Drift
Is Alan Garner married?
Yes, to Griselda Greaves since 1972