Writers
by HollyBoyden | created - 04 Mar 2017 | updated - 30 Apr 2019 | Public
1. Sally Wainwright
Writer | Happy Valley
Sally Wainwright was born in 1964 in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, UK. She is a writer and producer, known for Happy Valley (2014), Last Tango in Halifax (2012) and Gentleman Jack (2019).
2. Jack Thorne
Writer | Wonder
Jack Thorne was born on December 6, 1978 in Bristol, England, UK. He is a writer and producer, known for Wonder (2017), National Treasure (2016) and The Aeronauts (2019). He is married to Rachel Mason.
3. Howard Overman
Writer | Misfits
Howard Overman is known for Misfits (2009), Vexed (2010) and War of the Worlds (2019).
4. Harriet Braun
Writer | Lip Service
Harriet Braun is known for Lip Service (2010), Mistresses (2008) and Trust (2018).
5. Declan Croghan
Writer | The Body Farm
Declan Croghan is a playwright and a screenwriter known for creating shows such as 'The Body Farm' for the BBC, 'Life of Crime' for ITV and 'Murder Prevention' for Channel 5. He has written multiple episodes of British primetime television for shows such as 'Waking The Dead', 'Where The Heart Is', ...
6. Barbara Machin
Writer | Casualty
Barbara Machin is known for Casualty (1986), Waking the Dead (2000) and Emmerdale Farm (1972).
7. Neil Cross
Writer | Luther
Neil Cross is known for Luther (2010), Luther: The Fallen Sun (2023) and The Mosquito Coast (2021).
8. Ed Whitmore
Writer | Manhunt
Ed Whitmore is known for Manhunt (2019), Hallam Foe (2007) and Spoiler (2010).
9. Stephen Davis
Writer | Waking the Dead
Stephen Davis was born on July 18, 1950 in London, England, UK. He is a writer, known for Waking the Dead (2000), Degrees of Error (1995) and P.O.W. (2003).
10. Toby Whithouse
Writer | Being Human
Toby Whithouse is known for Being Human (2008), The Game (2014) and Bridget Jones's Diary (2001).
11. Stephen Beresford
Writer | Pride
Stephen Beresford was born in 1972 in London, England, UK. He is an actor and writer, known for Pride (2014), Tolkien (2019) and The Last of the Haussmans (2012).
12. Paul Abbott
Writer | Shameless
Paul Abbott was born on February 22, 1960 in Burnley, Lancashire, England, UK. He is a writer and producer, known for Shameless (2011), Shameless (2004) and State of Play (2003). He has been married to Saskia Abbott since 1993. They have two children. He was previously married to Sheila Culf.
13. Jess Brittain
Writer | Clique
Jess Brittain is known for Clique (2017), Skins (2007) and Eden (2021).
14. Kate Ashfield
Actress | Shaun of the Dead
Most recognizable to international audiences for her lead role in Shaun of the Dead (2004), Kate Ashfield is a powerful British actress known for superlative and award-winning work in This Little Life (2003) (B.I.F.A. nomination, Best Actress), Late Night Shopping (2001) (B.I.F.A. Best Actress ...
15. Tracey Malone
Writer | Born to Kill
Tracey Malone is known for Born to Kill (2017), Dark Blue World (2001) and Rillington Place (2016).
16. Marnie Dickens
Writer | Thirteen
Marnie Dickens is known for Thirteen (2016), Wilderness (2023) and Gold Digger (2019).
17. Heidi Thomas
Producer | Call the Midwife
Heidi Thomas was born in 1962 in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK. She is a producer and writer, known for Call the Midwife (2012), Cranford (2007) and Lilies (2007). She is married to Stephen McGann. They have one child.
18. Katie Baxendale
Writer | Sugar Rush
Katie Baxendale is known for Sugar Rush (2005), Playing the Field (1998) and EastEnders (1985).
19. Smita Bhide
Writer | The Blue Tower
Smita Bhide is known for The Blue Tower (2008), Another Planet (2011) and The Indian Detective (2017).
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