Writing · b. 1935 · Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, England, UK Alan Plater Acting Jake on the Box Himself 2006 Other Credits Joe Maddison's War Screenplay 2010 Belonging Screenplay 2004 The Last of the Blonde Bombshells Writer 2000 Keep the Aspidistra Flying Screenplay 1997 Doggin' Around Writer 1994 Misterioso Writer 1991 Death Is Part of the Process Writer 1986 Coming Through Writer 1985 On Your Way, Riley! Writer 1985 The Inside Man Screenplay 1984 The Crystal Spirit: Orwell on Jura Writer 1983 Bewitched Writer 1983 Feet Foremost Writer 1983 The Intercessor Writer 1983 Priest of Love Writer 1981 On the Road with J.B. Priestley and The Good Companions Writer 1980 The Blacktoft Diaries: True or False? Writer 1979 Sam's Song Writer 1979 Night People Writer 1978 Curriculee Curricula Writer 1978 Agent-readable