Alan's play ‘Comeback’ won the Writing ’87 play writing competition sponsored by the Nottingham Playhouse.

Alan's episode of Blips - 'Golfer' - was shown at the 2005 BAFTAs when Ragdoll was nominated for Best Independent Production Company.

Alan's episode of Boohbah - 'Skipping Rope' - was shown at the 2003 BAFTAs when ‘Boohbah’ was nominated for Pre-school Live Action.

Alan's play ‘Kenny’ won the 1991 Young Playwrights’ Festival sponsored by BBC Radio 4.