Directing
Duncan Wood
Born — Died
1925-03-24 — 1997-01-11
Place of birth
Bristol, England, UK
Known for
Directing
Credits
5 titles
Duncan Wood (1925–1997) was a British television producer, director and writer. He became known for his work on British comedy, producing and directing Hancock's Half Hour and later Steptoe and Son, on which he worked from its first series through its sixth. He also worked on series including Citizen James, Hugh and I, The Bed-Sit Girl and The World of Beachcomber. From 1970 to 1973, he served as Head of Comedy at the BBC before becoming Head of Light Entertainment at Yorkshire Television.
Known for
7.0After a lock-keeper entrusts his daughter to a canal Casanova, he is shocked to learn that she is pregnant. He then refuses to open his locks - causing barges to pile up in every direction until the guilty party confesses.
The Bargee
1964
4.6Freddie and the Dreamers play part of a Scout troupe that get caught up in a series of misadventures on their way to camp.
The Cuckoo Patrol
1967
5.2Four people go to great lengths to obtain the fortune left in a will by a very wealthy practical joker.
Some Will, Some Won't
1970
NREx-colleagues reflect on the comic genius and sometimes difficult character of Tony Hancock.
Tony Hancock: From East Cheam to Earls Court
1985
7.5A TV version of the stage show originally performed at the Edinburgh Fringe (August 1960) and in London (Fortune Theatre, May 1961) and Broadway (October 1962).
Beyond the Fringe
1964
Film credits
Behind the camera
7.0After a lock-keeper entrusts his daughter to a canal Casanova, he is shocked to learn that she is pregnant. He then refuses to open his locks - causing barges to pile up in every direction until the guilty party confesses.
The Bargee
1964
4.6Freddie and the Dreamers play part of a Scout troupe that get caught up in a series of misadventures on their way to camp.
The Cuckoo Patrol
1967
5.2Four people go to great lengths to obtain the fortune left in a will by a very wealthy practical joker.
Some Will, Some Won't
1970
7.5A TV version of the stage show originally performed at the Edinburgh Fringe (August 1960) and in London (Fortune Theatre, May 1961) and Broadway (October 1962).
Beyond the Fringe
1964