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Film director Sir Ridley Scott made a Knight Grand Cross

Sir Ridley's film Alien is known as one of the most influential science fiction films of all time.

Image caption, Sir Ridley Scott was made a Knight Grand Cross at Windsor Castle Article information Author, Jonny Manning Role, BBC News, North East and Cumbria Sir Ridley began his career as a set designer for the BBC but was quickly promoted to director and worked on classic TV shows, including the popular police series Z Cars. Image caption, Sir Ridley was made a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire by the Prince of WalesHe followed it with the landmark science fiction films Alien (1979) and Blade Runner (1982).

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