Kelly Jones is a multifaceted writer, adept at crafting compelling narratives for television, radio, and the stage. Her impressive portfolio includes work as a writer and executive producer, with a notable example being ITV series A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story, starring Lucy Boynton and Toby Jones, which tells the true story of the last woman to be hanged in the UK.
Jones has also developed and written the four-part ITV crime drama The Long Call, based on the novel by Ann Cleeves, showcasing her ability to adapt complex source material into engaging television. Additionally, she has contributed to acclaimed ITV drama Des, starring David Tennant, and BBC One crime thriller Baptiste, demonstrating her versatility as a writer.
Throughout her career, Jones has written for a range of popular shows, including The Spanish Princess, Call The Midwife, and Our Girl, as well as being a core writer on the long-running medical drama Casualty. Her more recent work includes writing an episode for the second series of Hijack, and she is currently working on projects for Apple TV+ and Sky.
Jones' academic background is equally impressive, having earned a Master's degree in English from Oxford University, where she specialized in the works of Charles Dickens and film adaptation. She has also honed her screenwriting skills at the prestigious New York Film Academy.
