Tim Dawson
Tim Dawson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1988 (age 37–38)[1] Oxford, United Kingdom |
| Occupation | Screenwriter |
| Nationality | British |
| Period | 2007–present |
| Genre | Television |
| Subject | Comedy |
| Notable works | Coming of Age Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps |
Tim Dawson (born 1988) is a British screenwriter, writer and journalist best known for his work on a number of comedies and for his pro-Brexit advocacy. Since 2023, he has been editor of BCG Pro.[2]
Early life and education
Dawson grew up in Oxford and moved to Manchester during his late teenage years. He was educated at Abingdon School from 1999 to 2006.[3] During his time at school, Dawson won the North Drama Prize and he was the comedy actor in school productions of Here to Entertain You and The Comedians. He also wrote, produced and directed Bang Goes Douglas Smith.[4]
Writing career
Dawson began his career in 2007 when his original sitcom, Coming of Age, was piloted by BBC Three.[5] The show ran for three series[6][7][8] to mixed reviews.[9] Exteriors for the fictional Wooton College were filmed near his hometown in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, while interiors were recorded at BBC Television Centre using a multi-camera setup with a live studio audience.[10]
He also wrote on Series 7 and 8 of Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps.[11] Dawson was identified as a "Broadcast Hot Shot" in a 2008 edition of the industry magazine Broadcast.[12]
In 2018, Dawson is recorded as writer of episode 1.3 of Lady Christina, (Portrait of a Lady) a series of audio dramas spun-off from Doctor Who and made by Big Finish Productions.[13] The episode was described as "a James Bond homage that's more Roger Moore and less Daniel Craig" featuring Lady Christina and UNIT's Sam Bishop.[14]
Not for Turning, a radio drama by Dawson, was broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2020.[15]
Dawson has written for a number of comedians, Adrian Edmondson, Stephen K. Amos, Dick and Dom, Joe Pasquale, and Jon Culshaw.[2]
In 2026, Dawson released his latest work, The Red Prince, directed by Susan Nickson. The one-person show, performed by Benjamin May, follows fictional Labour MP Craig Kitman across an hour-long monologue set in his constituency office. The production received a positive review from Everything Theatre.[16]
In addition to his drama and comedy writing, Dawson has written articles for The Daily Telegraph,[17] The Spectator,[18] The Critic,[19] Spiked,[20] and the British Comedy Guide.[21]
Political activity
Dawson stood as a Conservative council candidate for the ward of Hulme in the 2018 Manchester City Council elections. He received 182 votes and came 6th in the election.[22] An avid supporter of the arts and creative industries, Dawson described himself as a mainstream Conservative in an article published later that year.[23]
In 2019, The Guardian reported that Dawson was a member of the pro-Brexit organisation Britain's Future, which spent £340,000 on campaign advertisements,[24] more than anyone else spent on political advertising on Facebook.[25] Dawson declared the source of the funds were "small donations from fellow Brexiteers".[26]
Dawson was listed as editor on Britain’s Future’s website.[27]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Red Prince | No | Yes | |
| 2025 | The House | No | Yes | Creator |
| 2025 | The House – Series 1 | No | Yes | |
| 2025 | Breaking the News – Series 30 (E8, E10) | No | Additional Material | |
| 2020 | Not for Turning | No | Yes | |
| 2018 | Lady Christina | No | Yes | |
| 2016 | Carry On Doctors | No | Yes | In development |
| 2013 | The Now Show – Series 41 | No | Additional Material | |
| 2011 | Coming of Age – Series 3 | No | Yes | Also Associate Producer |
| 2010 | Coming of Age – Series 2 | No | Yes | Also Associate Producer |
| 2009 | Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps – Series 8 | No | Yes | |
| 2009 | Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps – Comic Relief | No | Yes | |
| 2008 | Coming of Age – Series 1 | No | Yes | |
| 2008 | Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps – Series 7 | No | Yes | |
| 2007 | Coming of Age – Pilot | No | Yes | |
| 2004 | Bang! Goes Douglas Smith | Yes | Yes | Creator |
See also
References
- ^ "Young writer pens BBC sitcom". Oxford Mail. 12 April 2007. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ a b "Tim Dawson". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
- ^ "Tim Dawson" (PDF). Abingdon School. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ "Drama" (PDF). The Abingdonian.
- ^ "Coming of Age". BBC Three. Retrieved 28 August 2008.
- ^ Sabbagh, Dan (8 February 2008). "BBC Three pins relaunch hopes on integration of TV and web". The Times. London. Archived from the original on 30 August 2008. Retrieved 28 August 2008.(subscription required)
- ^ "Coming Of Age is recommissioned for BBC Three" (Press release). BBC. 4 December 2008.
- ^ "Coming of Age, Series 3". comedy.co.uk. 27 November 2011.
- ^ "Last night's TV review: Dawn Porter: Free Lover, Channel 4 - Coming Of Age, BBC3". 29 January 2010. Archived from the original on 29 January 2010. Retrieved 20 December 2022.
- ^ Coming of Age (TV Series 2007–2011) - Filming & production - IMDb. Retrieved 26 November 2025 – via www.imdb.com.
- ^ "Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, Series 8, Comic Relief Special: When Janet Met Michelle". BBC Three. 13 April 2009. Retrieved 2 October 2012.
- ^ "Tim Dawson, 20, writer". Broadcast. 22 August 2008. Retrieved 2 October 2012.(subscription required)
- ^ "1. Lady Christina - The Worlds of Doctor Who - Special Releases - Big Finish". www.bigfinish.com. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
- ^ Devereux, Raissa (24 August 2018). "In Review: Big Finish: Lady Christina". SciFiPulse.Net. Retrieved 26 November 2025.
- ^ "BBC Radio 4 - Drama - Not For Turning". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
- ^ Finn, Simon (27 February 2026). "Review: The Red Prince, Lion and Unicorn Theatre". Everything Theatre. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
- ^ Dawson, Tim (8 July 2018). "Artists and writers should champion freedom of thought". The Telegraph. London.
- ^ "Author: Tim Dawson". Spectator Life. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
- ^ "Author: Tim Dawson". www.thecritic.co.uk. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ^ "Tim Dawson, Author at spiked". www.spiked-online.com. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
- ^ "Tim Dawson, Press". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ "Election results - Local elections 2018 | Manchester City Council". www.manchester.gov.uk. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ Dawson, Tim (6 July 2018). "Artists and writers should champion freedom of thought - that's exactly what we'll be doing this Sunday". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ Waterson, Jim (3 April 2019). "Facebook Brexit ads secretly run by staff of Lynton Crosby firm". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ "The constant influence of dark ads". BBC News. 11 March 2019. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
- ^ Alex, Spence; Di stefano, Mark (9 March 2019). "A Mysterious Hard Brexit Group". Buzzfeed. ISSN 2045-0621. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ "Revealed: The dark-money Brexit ads flooding social media". openDemocracy. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
External links
- Tim Dawson at IMDb