Cardy O'Donnell

CARDY O’DONNELL has been a mainstay of the UK TV drama landscape for over twenty-five years. As a scriptwriter he has over 40 broadcast credits for the UK’s leading networks. As a story writer he’s contributed towards thousands of hours of TV drama on shows such as CORONATION STREET and was part of the story team that won the best continuing drama BAFTA in 2014.

Alongside working on established shows, Cardy has developed his own original series and worked with some of the most sucessful indie producers in the country such as SISTER PICTURES, WALL TO WALL, QUAY STREET and ROPE LADDER.

After graduating in 2001 with an MA in Creative Writing, achieving a distinction, he’s worked in every editorial role and has an in-depth knowledge of every aspect of TV production. Over his career he has worked hard to develop his storytelling craft and has a passion for offering guidance and encouragement to newcomers to the industry and helping talent flourish.