Jonathan Myerson
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Jonathan Myerson (born January 12, 1960) is a dramatist, writing principally for television and radio. His latest work includes Number 10, a five-part series [1] for BBC Radio 4 about a fictional Prime Minister and his staff in Downing Street.
His animated film of The Canterbury Tales was nominated for an Oscar in 1999 [2] and won the BAFTA [3] for Best Animated Film as well as four Emmys[4].
He is the author of two novels, Noise and Your Father.
He was a Labour councillor for Clapham Town Ward, Lambeth from 2002 to 2006 [5]
[edit] Family
He lives in South London with his wife, the novelist, Julie Myerson, and their three children, Jacob, Chloe and Raphael.
He is also a founding partner of The Writer's Practice, a literary consultancy.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ The West Wing comes to Downing Street | Politics | The Observer
- ^ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_Award_for_Animated_Short_Film
- ^ "The Canterbury Tales" (1998) - Awards
- ^ HBO Receives 23 Emmy Awards(r) in 51st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards(r) Competition,The Most of Any Network, and a Record For HBO
- ^ Opinions: 'Town hall blues' by Jonathan Myerson | Prospect Magazine May 2007 issue 134
