- Became 4th Baronet on his brother's death in 1975.
- Formed Cineguild Company between the making of 'Blithe Spirit' and 'Brief Encounter'.
- In late 1965 it was announced that he and lord Brabourne would produce A Bomb in the Attic.
- He lived at what used to be Blackwell Manor and is now Blackwell Grange Hotel.
- He was nominated for 3 Academy Awards 1946 Screenplay of Brief Encounter, 1947 Screenplay of Great Expectation and film 1968 Producer of Romeo and Juliet.
- He produced many British films which are considered to be classics.
- His London home was at 4/77 Warwick Square SW1.
- His former Darlington home is now the Blackwell Grange Hotel which contains a plaque commemorating his birth there.
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