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Theatre, Film and TV
Amanda Davis
+44 (0)20 7393 4457
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Neil
Webster
Comedy writer, producer and script editor
Neil is a Writer as well as an experienced Exec Producer, Producer and Script Editor.
Neil co-founded the comedy drama production company Happy Tramp with director Ben Palmer in 2013. Happy Tramp quickly produced a sitcom series for BBC1 (SunTrap) and a sketch show for BBC2 (Morgana Robinson’s The Agency), a BAFTA nominated short film for BBC3 (Elephant), and a number of half hour films for Sky Arts Urban Myths series, two of which (written by Neil) were nominated for an International EMMY.
In 2017, Neil relocated to the highlands of Scotland, where he established Happy Tramp North. To date, the company has produced the highly acclaimed drama Guilt for BBC2 / BBC Scotland, as well as the upcoming sitcom Semi-Detached for BBC2 starring Lee Mack.
Prior to Happy Tramp, Neil co-founded the comedy production company Zeppotron in 2000, working as Creative Director until 2012; responsible for writing, producing, exec producing, developing talent and dealing directly with commissioners at all levels. During his tenure at the company, Zeppotron produced a huge number of scripted and entertainment shows, including 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Would I Lie To You? and the first series of Black Mirror.
Neil began his career as a writer for various stand ups and continues to write with Lee Mack and Frankie Boyle.
He currently has a number of scripted projects in funded development with various production companies.
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Theatre, Film and TV
Amanda Davis
+44 (0)20 7393 4457
Email Amanda Davis
CV
Executive Producer & Script Editor
Scripted Comedy
Drama series written by Neil Forsyth, starring Mark Bonnar.
Short film for BBC3 starring and written by Nick Helm and Esther Smith that was nominated for a BAFTA.
Writer & Executive Producer
Film recreating the time Muhammad Ali talked a young man off a ledge. Starring Noel Clarke. Nominated for an International EMMY.
Film recreating the time Bob Dylan visited the wring Dave in Crouch End. Starring Eddie Marsan, Paul Ritter and Katherine Parkinson. Nominated for an International EMMY.
Sketch show for BBC2 showcasing the incredible impression skills of Morgana Robinson.
Sitcom for BBC1 starring Kayvan Novak and Bradley Walsh. The series was co-written by Neil and Charlie Skelton.
Script Editor
Writer
2 episodes of the upcoming 3rd series of the acclaimed Irish sitcom.
Round-up of 2019. Co-writer.
Film recreating the time Public Enemy were left stranded in Sheffield. Starring Paterson Joseph and Phil Glenister.
Panel show for Sky One, starring Lee Mack. Additional material.
3 Series of the nightly topical show. Writer and Script Editor Series 3.