Writing · b. 1924 · Calcutta, West Bengal, India John Bowen Biography John Griffith Bowen (5 November 1924 – 18 April 2019) was a British playwright and novelist. Acting Freedom to Love Self 1969 Other Credits The McGuffin Novel 1986 Dark Secret Writer 1981 One Chance in Four Producer 1980 Hands Producer 1980 Kiss and Tell Producer 1980 Looking for Vicky Producer 1980 Lindsey Producer 1980 The Specialist Writer 1980 Dying Day Writer 1980 The Ice House Writer 1978 A Dog's Ransom Writer 1978 Armchair Thriller – Rachel in Danger Writer 1978 A Photograph Writer 1977 Brief Encounter Writer 1976 The Treasure of Abbot Thomas Writer 1974 The Emergency Channel Writer 1973 Robin Redbreast Writer 1970 Agent-readable