David Quantick

David is a much-admired comedy writer, cultural commentator, acclaimed best-selling author and an occasional music journalist. He works regularly with Armando Iannucci, including on the new HBO series, Avenue 5. He won an Emmy as part of the writing team on Veep, a BAFTA for Harry Hill's TV Burp and a Writers’ Guild Award for The Thick Of It. His feature film The Book of Love starring Sam Clafin and Veronica Echegui was recently released through Sky Cinema.

David has written for everyone from Dangermouse to the Duke of Edinburgh. His books include The Grumpy Old Men series and the thriller The Mule. His recent books include All My Colours (Titan books), How To Write Everything and How to be A Writer’ (both published by Oberon). He has written and appeared on a multitude of BBC radio shows, including The Now Show, The 15 Minute Musical, The Blagger’s Guide and 52 First Impressions. Whatever Happened To Baby Jane Austen, which he wrote for Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders is currently on Radio 4 on Fridays at 11.30.