Jonathan Myerson
| Jonathan Myerson | |
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Lambeth Borough Councillor for Clapham Town Ward |
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In office 2 May 2002 – 4 May 2006 |
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| Preceded by | Michael English |
| Succeeded by | Nigel Haselden |
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12 January 1960 Cardiff, Wales |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Labour |
| Spouse(s) | Julie Myerson |
Jonathan Myerson (born 12 January 1960 in Cardiff, Wales) is a British dramatist and novelist, writing principally for television and radio. His partner is novelist Julie Myerson.
Myerson's first play Making a Difference was commissioned by the Oxford Playhouse Company. A subsequent work, Diary of a Nobody was written for the National Theatre.
His latest work includes Number 10, a five-part series for BBC Radio 4 about a fictional Prime Minister and his staff in Downing Street., including an episode in which Saint Helena is invaded by Angola.
His animated film of The Canterbury Tales was nominated for an Oscar (as animated short film) in 1999 and won the BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film in addition to four Emmys.
He has also written scripts for several British television dramas including The Bill, Holby City, EastEnders, Jupiter Moon and The Legend of William Tell as well being involved in animation. He has written scripts for Testament: The Bible in Animation and The Canterbury Tales (as being head director and executive director) and voice directed Animated Tales of the World.
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