Ben Edwards

Ben Edwards is a comedy and drama writer. He has written for a number of established drama series including Shameless, Wild at Heart and The Good Karma Hospital, as well as comedies such as Cuckoo, Trollied and the Ruth Jones hit Stella. He has co-written five series of the crime drama Miss Scarlet & The Duke for Alibi and a pilot for CBS pilot season with Jed Mercurio. Ben's original piece Adolf The Artist, about a young Hitler, starred Rupert Grint and Iwan Rheon, and aired on Sky Arts. Most recently, his 4 part crime drama, Coma, starring Jason Watkins and Claire Skinner, aired on Channel 5 in March 2024 to glowing reviews.

Works

Miss Scarlet

When Eliza Scarlet's father dies, he leaves her penniless, but she resolves to continue his detective agency. To operate in a male-dominated world, though, she needs a partner... step forward a detective known as the Duke. Eliza and The Duke strike up a mismatched, fiery relationship as they team up to solve crime in the murkiest depths of 1880’s London.

Release Date2020-03-31

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Episode Count2

Vote Count100

Urban Myths

Our Urban Myths are stories that have been passed down over time and have now become part of urban folklore. But are they true? We take a slightly tongue in cheek, mischievous – and deliberately ambiguous – look at what might have happened...

Release Date2017-01-19

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Episode Count1

Vote Count22

Coma

Stressed by financial woes and local thugs, Simon loses control when teen Jordan threatens him and his family. Trapped in a web of lies, deceiving the police, his wife Beth and Jordan’s threatening father, Simon’s life is turned upside down.

Release Date2024-03-18

DepartmentProduction

JobExecutive Producer

Episode Count4

Vote Count7