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Jed Mercurio | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Mercurio in 2019 | |
| Born | September 1966 (age 58) Nelson, Lancashire, England |
| Education | University of Birmingham Medical School |
| Occupation(s) | Television writer, producer, director and novelist |
| Known for | Bodies (2004–2006) Line of Duty (2012–2021) Bodyguard (2018) |
| Partner | Elaine Cameron |
| Children | 2 |
Gerald Gary Mercurio OBE (born September 1966) is a British television writer, producer, director and novelist. A former hospital doctor[5] and Royal Air Force officer,[6] Mercurio has been ranked among UK television's leading writers.[7][8] In 2017, Mercurio was awarded a Fellowship of the Royal Television Society[9] and the Baird Medal by RTS Midlands.[10]
His works for television include the series Line of Duty, Bodyguard, Bodies (based on his 2002 novel), The Grimleys, and Cardiac Arrest. His books are Bodies (2002), Ascent (2007), American Adulterer (2009) and, for children, The Penguin Expedition (2003).[11]
- ^ Dowell, Ben (14 May 1998). "Jed Day". The Stage. p. 35. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
...the fact that his very cool first name, Jed, is in fact short for Gerald...
- ^ England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1916–2007
- ^ "HTM Television Limited – Filing history (free information from Companies House)". companieshouse.gov.uk. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
- ^ "HTM Television". HTM Television. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
Hat Trick Mercurio Television Ltd (HTM Television) is a UK production company co-owned by Jed Mercurio and Hat Trick Productions.
- ^ Albiston, Isabel (24 February 2007). "The world of ..." The Telegraph.
- ^ "No. 51518". The London Gazette (Supplement). 1 November 1988. p. 12221.
- ^ "Broadcast Hot 100 2013". broadcastnow.co.uk. 5 December 2013.
- ^ Lazarus, Susannah (18 September 2017). "Radio Times TV 100". Radio Times.
- ^ Harding, Laura (13 September 2017). "Russell T. Davies among RTS fellowship recipients". Irish Independent.
- ^ "Royal Television Society Midlands Awards 2017 – Winners Announced". Film Birmingham. 1 December 2017. Archived from the original on 28 August 2018. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
- ^ Jed Mercurio Author Profile at Rogers, Coleridge & White Literary Agency website, Rcwlitagency.com, archived from the original on 2 October 2013, retrieved 6 October 2013