He wrote such movies as "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" (also appeared in - based on his book), "Starship Titanic" (also appeared in), "Hyperland" and "Out of the Trees". As well, he wrote for such television shows as "Not the Nine O'Clock News", "Dr. Snuggles", "Monty Python's Flying Circus" and "Doctor Who". Also, he directed the movie "Rockstar" (also appeared in). He died of a heart attack.