Francis George "Franc" Roddam (born 29 April 1946) is an English film director, businessman, screenwriter, television producer and publisher, best known as the creator of Auf Wiedersehen, Pet and Masterchef and as the director of Quadrophenia (1979). He is …

Franc Roddam. Writer: Moby Dick. Franc was born in Norton, near Stockton on Tees and on leaving St John's School at Billingham he went to work at Smith's Dock in Middlesbrough but soon gained a scholarship to the London Film School.

Franc Roddam. Writer: Moby Dick. Franc was born in Norton, near Stockton on Tees and on leaving St John's School at Billingham he went to work at Smith's Dock in Middlesbrough but soon gained a scholarship to the London Film School.

Feb 3, 2024 · Franc Roddam: ‘I had the idea for MasterChef after Mel Brooks mocked British food’ The creator of MasterChef, Quadrophenia and Auf Wiedersehen, Pet on how he turned his humble home cookery ...

RODDAM, Franc(is George) 1946-PERSONAL: Born April 29, 1946, in Stockton-on-Tees, England; son of Vincent Nicholson and Ellen Maud (Canavan) Roddam; married Carina Mary Cooper (a director; marriage ended); married Barbara Margaret Deehan (a television producer); children: Annie Canavan, Patrick Michael.ADDRESSES: Agent—Robert Stein, William ...

Dec 4, 2024 · Pioneering producer Franc Roddam has built a TV empire with his populist touch. Can he weather the storm engulfing his biggest hit?

May 15, 1992 · With his $14 million film falling apart, director Franc Roddam (The Lords of Discipline) made an impassioned pep talk. ”This is part film, part expedition,” he said, standing before his ...

Sep 27, 2012 · Franc Roddam, the director of Quadrophenia, got his start working for British television in the seventies, making award-winning films like Mini and Dummy and the fly-on-the-wall series The Family. His other feature films include The …

Full name, Francis George Roddam; born April 29, 1946, in Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, England; son of Vincent Nicholson and Ellen Maud (maiden name, Canavan) Roddam; married Carina Mary Cooper (a director; marriage ended); married Barbara Margaret Deehan (a television producer); children: Annie Canavan, Patrick Michael.

Franc Roddam (born 29 April 1946, Norton, Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham) is an English film director, screenwriter, TV producer, format creator and book publisher. He is married to photographer, Leila Ansari, and has six children from previous marriages. He …