Alan Bateman

William Alan Bateman (19 June 1936 – 18 August 2012) was an Australian film producer, television screenwriter, and director best known as the creator and original executive producer of the soap opera Home and Away. He was the head of drama and director manager of the Seven Network and General Manager of Network Ten.

Early life

He was the son of William Glyde Bateman.

Death

Bateman died on 18 August 2012 from cancer.

Filmography

• Ring of Scorpio (1991)
• Family and Friends (1990)
• The Flying Doctors (1989–1990)
• The Rainbow Warrior Conspiracy (1989)
• The Power, the Passion (1989)
• Great Performances (1988)
• The Rocks (1988)
• Home and Away (1988-Present)
• The Fremantle Conspiracy (1988)
• Nancy Wake (1987)
• Rolf's Walkabout (1970)

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