About

Edward is a London-based writer by way of Yorkshire and Dorset with a love for drama, genre, YA and LGBTQ+ stories.

He has recently written on KAOS, Charlie Covell’s genre-bending series for Netflix, and is currently adapting a grounded sci-fi novel for Bad Wolf. He is developing original TV projects with Two Brothers Pictures, Bonafide, Objective Fiction and Raw TV and his debut queer horror feature is in development with Lunapark Pictures with the support of the BFI Film Fund, awarding funds from The National Lottery.

Edward was one of 12 emerging writers selected for the Channel 4 Screenwriting Course 2022 and is also a BFI Flare x BAFTA Crew mentee. Previously he was paired with Firebird Pictures through Channel 4’s 4Screenwriting Mentoring Scheme and made a BFI NETWORK @ London Film Festival alumni.

When he’s not writing, Edward enjoys walking his dog, doomscrolling and telling everyone to watch The Leftovers. He is represented by Giles Smart at United Agents.

Recent News

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Sep 20, 2022

Channel 4 Drama 4Screenwriting announces writers for 2022

Sep 20, 2022

Channel 4 today announces the 12 writers who won coveted places on this year’s Channel 4 Drama Screenwriting course, 4Screenwriting.

Sep 20, 2022

Mar 30, 2022

2022 BAFTAs Interview

Mar 30, 2022

The following interview appeared as an extract in BAFTA's official 2022 Awards brochure.

Mar 30, 2022

Jul 9, 2021

4Screenwriting Mentor Scheme 2021

Jul 9, 2021

Edward is one of 31 writers longlisted from nearly 4000 entries for the 2021 Channel 4 Drama Screenwriting course, 4Screenwriting. As part of the longlist, he was mentored by Matthew Mosley, Head of Development at Firebird Pictures.

Jul 9, 2021