Biography
Alan Janes (born 16 May 1951) is an English writer and producer who has worked in television, film, radio and theatre.
He wrote for series including Z Cars, Angels, Grange Hill (1979–1982), Emmerdale and one episode of Minder (1984). He devised and wrote the series Prospects (1986) and the children's series Jockey School (1982). His film credits include the screenplay for Winter Flight (1984) and the teleplay for the Hallmark adaptation of Animal Farm (1999).
Janes is best known for writing the book for the jukebox musical Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story, which opened in London in 1989 and ran for over 14 years in the West End. He has also co-written Jailhouse Rock The Musical.
