The Galton and Simpson Playhouse

Its rare for writers' names to be incorporated into the titles of their shows - even Johnny Speight never managed it - but by 1977, Ray Galton and Alan Simpson had engendered enough respect and affection from within the industry and general public for it to occur. Their faces were to be seen in the opening titles, with Ken Jones' brass-band signature tune incorporating the clicking of typewriter keys. The series got off to a magnificent start with 'Car Along The Pass', boasting Arthur Lowe in s…