He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2016 Queen's New Years Honours List for his services to film, television and theatre in London, England.
Began his career as an assistant director at the Royal Court and moved into television in 1965.
Served as vice president and chairman of the Federation of European Film Directors from 2009-2013.
Father, with Anna Sklovsky, of actress Daisy Haggard.