- Allan Prior was born on January 13, 1922 in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England, UK. He was a writer and director, known for Z Cars (1962), Blake's 7 (1978) and Yorky (1960). He was married to Norma Ochs and Edith Adonia Playford. He died on June 1, 2006 in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
- SpousesNorma Ochs(April 2005 - June 1, 2006) (his death)Edith Adonia Playford(1944 - 2004) (her death, 3 children)
- Also a radio script-writer, novelist, and radio critic.
- Moved to Blackpool when 10.
- Served in the RAF.
- Broke into writing for television with a documentary.
- Father of folk singer Maddy Prior, lead singer with folk-rock group Steeleye Span.
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