James Farrell (television producer)

James Farrell is a British television executive, currently working as executive producer on HBO's prequel to Game of Thrones.[1] He was previously head of development at BBC Studios.[2] He was named a Broadcast magazine Hot Shot in 2014[3] and his shows have won at the BAFTAs, IFTAs and National Television Awards.[4] Farrell is married to writer and comedian Adam Kay.

He later served as an executive producer for the BBC medical comedy drama series This Is Going to Hurt, an adaptation of Kay's memoir of the same name.[5]

References
  1. Andreeva, Nellie (30 October 2018). "Naomi Watts To Star In 'Game Of Thrones' Prequel For HBO". Deadline. Retrieved 31 October 2018.
  2. "BBC - BBC Studios Comedy appoints new Head of Development - Media Centre". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 18 October 2018.
  3. Broadcast Magazine. "Broadcast Hot Shots 2014". 21 August 2014.
  4. "Curtis Brown". www.curtisbrown.co.uk. Retrieved 18 October 2018.
  5. "Dame Harriet Walter to play Adam Kay's mum". Chortle. 24 June 2021. Retrieved 24 June 2021.


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