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Ian La Frenais OBE (born 7 January 1937) is an English writer best known for his creative partnership with Dick Clement. They are most famous for television series including The Likely Lads , Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? , Porridge and its sequel Going Straight , Lovejoy and Auf Wiedersehen, Pet .
- Screenwriter
- Doris Vartan (1984–present)
- Gladys and Cyril La Frenais (parents)
Ian La Frenais was born on 7 January 1937 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, UK. He is a writer and producer, known for The Commitments (1991), Flushed Away (2006) and The Bank Job (2008). He has been married to Doris Vartan since 1984.
- Ian La Frenais
- January 7, 1937
Learn about the career and achievements of Ian La Frenais, one of the most successful comedy writers in British TV and film. Find out his biography, filmography, events and contact details.
May 31, 2015 · The legendary comedy writers, who created Porridge and The Likely Lads, return to TV with a new series about a fictional monarch. The show, called Henry IX, imagines the life of a middle-aged man who is trapped in his role as the King of the UK. The duo, who met in 1962, have also worked on film screenplays and a musical.
Apr 5, 2017 · The comedy legends talk about their new sitcom Henry IX, their roles in Porridge and Likely Lads, and their awards. They also share their memories of working with Ronnie Barker and other stars.
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May 19, 2014 · Porridge writers Ian La Frenais and Dick Clement tell TV Times magazine about their ‘perfect storm of script, cast, director and topic’ as the classic sitcom is celebrated with Porridge: The Inside St.
May 19, 2014 · Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais have a prolific comedy writing CV. Their hits include The Likely Lads, Auf Wiedersehen, Pet and, of course, Porridge. They've lived in America for the past 40 years but have flown over to the UK to take part in a new Gold documentary series about their sitcom, Porridge: Inside Out. BCG grabbed them for a chat.
