Nick Leather is a highly acclaimed and award-winning writer, boasting a impressive array of accolades and nominations from esteemed organizations such as the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA),Royal Television Society (RTS),and Writers' Guild of Great Britain.
One of his most notable works is the single drama 'Mother's Day', which premiered on BBC2 and RTE, and earned him the RTS NW Award for Best Scriptwriter in 2019, as well as a nomination for the Writers' Guild Award for Best Short Form TV Drama.
Another standout project is the single drama 'Murdered For Being Different', which aired on BBC3 and garnered widespread critical acclaim, winning the BAFTA and RTS Awards for Best Single Drama in 2018, and earning nominations for a Rose D'Or, Broadcast, and British Screenwriters' Award.
In addition to his work on single dramas, Leather has also contributed to various production credits, including Jimmy McGovern's drama series "Broken" on BBC1, and 'The Worst Witch' on CBBC/Netflix, for which he received a nomination for a Writers' Guild Award in 2018.
He is also the creator of the children's drama series 'Rocket's Island', which enjoyed a successful three-season run, won a Prix Jeunesse in 2016, and was BAFTA-nominated for 'Best Children's Drama' in both 2014 and 2016.
Leather's impressive portfolio also includes a Writers' Guild Award for Best Episode Of A Continuing Drama in 2012, for his work on Channel Four's 'Hollyoaks', and a BAFTA nomination in the Best Children's Writer category in 2013, for his episode of the CBBC show 'Stepping Up'.
