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Heidi Thomas Biography & Facts
Heidi Thomas (born 13 August 1962) is an English screenwriter and playwright. Career After reading English at Liverpool University, Thomas gained national attention when her play, Shamrocks And Crocodiles, won the John Whiting Award in 1985. Her play Indigo was performed by the Royal Shakespeare Company in their 1987/88 season. Other theatrical work includes Some Singing Blood at London's Royal Court Theatre, and an adaptation of Ibsen's The Lady from the Sea, presented in London and at the National Theatre of Norway in Oslo. Her play The House of Special Purpose was staged at the Chichester Festival Theatre in 2010. Her screen adaptations include feature film I Capture the Castle (2003) and the screenplay for a BBC television adaptation of Madame Bovary (2000). In 2007 she was the creator, writer and executive producer of BBC period drama Lilies. She wrote the screenplays for two major BBC adaptations of Elizabeth Gaskell's Cranford, and a film adaptation of the Noel Streatfeild novel Ballet Shoes. In 2010 she was writer and executive producer of a major revival of the classic British television drama series Upstairs, Downstairs for the BBC. In 2011 she wrote and co-produced an adaptation of the Call the Midwife trilogy of books by Jennifer Worth. The series achieved record viewing figures for the channel. A second and third series aired in subsequent years. In February 2014 BBC announced that a 2014 Christmas Special and a fourth series had been commissioned. A fifth series was commissioned for 2016, shortly after series four was done filming. On 23 November 2016, the BBC announced a three-year deal with Neal Street Productions, commissioning a seventh, eighth and ninth series, all with Christmas specials. Having ordered series ten and eleven, and despite COVID-19 pandemic, the BBC announced in April 2020 that it had commissioned series 12 and 13, taking episodes into 2024. In March 2008, she received the Best Writer award at the UK Royal Television Society awards for her work on Cranford. In April 2008 she received the Best Writer award at the UK Broadcasting Press Guild Awards for her work on Cranford, Ballet Shoes, and Lilies. She was nominated for two BAFTA TV Awards for Cranford as well as a Primetime Emmy. In November 2008 she received the Writers' Guild of Great Britain award for Best TV Series for Cranford. In 2011 she received a Primetime Emmy nomination for Upstairs Downstairs. In December 2012, the annual UK 'Women in Film and Television' awards presented her with the Technicolor Writing Award in recognition of her contribution to the industry. A production of the musical Gigi was newly adapted by Thomas and ran at the Kennedy Center in January 2015, and then on Broadway, closing in June 2015. In January 2019, Thomas was presented with the Outstanding Contribution to Writing Award by the Writers' Guild of Great Britain for her body of professional work. In December of that year, Thomas was a guest on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs, selecting music by Joni Mitchell, The Beatles and Gabriel Fauré In 2021, Thomas wrote the screenplay for Allelujah, a film adaptation of Alan Bennett's play Allelujah!, first staged by Nicholas Hytner at the Bridge Theatre in London. The film stars Jennifer Saunders, Bally Gill, Russell Tovey, David Bradley, Derek Jacobi, and Judi Dench and was directed by Richard Eyre. The film will be released in 2022. Thomas is an honorary associate of the London Film School, and has honorary doctorates from the University of Liverpool and Edge Hill University. Thomas was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2022 Birthday Honours for services to drama. Family Thomas is married to actor Stephen McGann, who plays Dr Turner in Call the Midwife, with whom she has a son, Dominic. Selected works Film Allelujah, 2022 Television Madame Bovary, 2000, BBC One I Capture the Castle, 2003, BBC Films Lilies, 2007, BBC One Ballet Shoes, 2007, BBC One Cranford, 2007, BBC One Cranford Christmas Special, 2009, BBC One Upstairs Downstairs, 2010-2012, BBC One Call the Midwife, 2012–present, BBC One Little Women, 2017 BBC One Theatre All Flesh is Grass, 1984, National Youth Theatre Indigo, 1988, Royal Shakespeare Company and Almeida Theatre, London Shamrocks and Crocodiles, 1987, Liverpool Playhouse and National Theatre Studio Some Singing Blood, 1992, Royal Court Theatre The House of Special Purpose, 2009, Chichester Festival Theatre References External links Heidi Thomas at IMDb Q&A: Off Script - Heidi Thomas – Q&A from BBC website The Agency - Heidi Thomas Literary agent. Discover the Heidi Thomas popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Heidi Thomas books.
Best Seller Heidi Thomas Books of 2024
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Hope and Happiness in Bluebell Wood
Ali McNamaraAn Ali McNamara novel is the perfect escape.Welcome to Bluebell Wood where the sun shines, the locals are kind and there's something more than a little bit magical about the place....
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A Merry Mistletoe Wedding
Judy AstleyWith unforgettable characters, charming romance and lots of laughter, A Merry Mistletoe Wedding is a gorgeous Christmas read from muchloved and everpopular author Judy Astley. Perf...
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A Day at the Beach Hut
Veronica HenryEscape to the coast with this delicious collection of short stories and beachhut inspired recipes from Sunday Times bestselling author Veronica Henry the perfect summer treat!'Bea...
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Paradise House
Erica JamesPraise for Erica James'A wonderfully humorous novel following the dysfunctional Baxter family' Woman's Own'Completely absorbing' Sarah Morgan'A brilliant and gripping family drama ...
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The Garden of Forgotten Wishes
Trisha AshleyThe delightful Sunday Times bestselling novel from Trisha Ashley'One of the best writers around!' Katie Fforde'Full of downtoearth humour.' Sophie KinsellaAll Marnie wants is somew...
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Wild Things
Jo CarnegieMuch loved author, Jo Carnegie, brings us another riveting and raunchy read a really steamy, romantic and hilarious indulgence that fans of Jilly Cooper will adore...'Fabulous... ...
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The Gingerbread Cafe
Anita FaulknerThe brandnew Cotswold romance from Anita Faulkner, author of A COLOURFUL COUNTRY ESCAPE. Cosy up for chilly winter nights, falling snow and heartstopping romance the perfect festi...
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A Colourful Country Escape
Anita FaulknerThe DEBUT NOVEL that you won't be able to resist falling in love with. Heartwarming romance and a breathtaking countryside escape this is the PERFECT summer read . . .'A lovely de...
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Sunshine, with a Chance of Snow
Carole MatthewsA short ebook exclusive story from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Christmas for BeginnersBeth and Michael have worked hard all their married life to give their children eve...
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It Must Have Been the Mistletoe
Judy AstleyLet muchloved and everpopular author Judy Astley gift you an unmissable, hilarious and heartwarming read this Christmas. Perfect for fans of Katie Fforde, Trisha Ashley, Jenny Colg...
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Pleasant Vices
Judy AstleyBestselling author Judy Astley hits the funnybone of contemporary life yet again in this delicious comedy, perfect for fans of Carole Matthews, Jenny Colgan, Lucy Diamond and Milly...
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To Italy, With Love
Nicky Pellegrino'An uplifting and delicious taste of Italy' ERICA JAMES'The perfect recipe for the ultimate escapist read!' VERONICA HENRYLove happens when you least expect it... Assunta has give...
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All Inclusive
Judy AstleyDo the friendships you make on holiday have anything to do with real life? It might be sensible to hope that they don't!! Bestselling author Judy Astley has written another highly...
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Size Matters
Judy AstleyFans of Carole Matthews, Jenny Colgan, Lucy Diamond and Milly Johnson will love this uplifting and upbeat comic novel from bestselling author Judy Astley. The perfect dose of escap...
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The Right Thing
Judy AstleyLet bestselling author Judy Astley sweep you away with this insightful and uplifting gem of a novel about the important things in life. Perfect for fans of Jenny Colgan, Milly John...
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Coming Home to Brightwater Bay
Holly HepburnPREORDER THE NEW HOLLY HEPBURN NOVEL, RETURN TO HALF MOON FARM, COMING JANUARY 2024 IN PAPERBACK!'Joyous – a treat of a tale that whisks your heart away to the beaut...
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Seven For A Secret
Judy AstleyIf you like Jenny Colgan, Milly Johnson and Trisha Ashley, you will love this brilliantly funny romantic comedy buzzing with speculation and scandal from bestselling author Judy As...
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Laying The Ghost
Judy AstleyReaders of Carole Matthews, Jenny Colgan, Lucy Diamond and Milly Johnson will love this delightfully lighthearted, witty and sparkling romantic comedy. Perfect to settle down with!...
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I Should Be So Lucky
Judy AstleyCertain to raise a smile and warm your heart; escape for an afternoon with this gem from Judy Astley. Perfect for fans of Jenny Colgan, Milly Johnson and Trisha Ashley...'Warm, fun...
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Muddy Waters
Judy AstleyPerfect for fans of Jenny Colgan, Milly Johnson and Trisha Ashley, this is a story full of wry laughs and shrewd insight into friendship and family from bestselling author Judy Ast...
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Chasing the Italian Dream
Jo ThomasFrom the bestselling author of Escape to the French Farmhouse comes a deliciously feelgood story about making your dreams come true, set in sunkissed southern Italy.'A tale full of...
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Die Heilerin vom Strahlenfels
Antonia SalomonEine starke Frau kämpft gegen das Schicksal und für ihre Bestimmung ...Nürnberg, 1509. Katharina von Velden ist nicht nur Herrin der Burg Strahlenfels, sondern auch eine begnadete ...
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Winter Warmers
Carole MatthewsCurl up with three festive short stories from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Christmas for BeginnersAll I Want for Christmas is YouChristmas is around the corner but Maria ...
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The 12 Days of Christmas
Poppy Alexander'A real festive treat' JULES WAKE'Heartmelting and mouthwatering, this Christmas treat is as sweet and delicious as a marron glacé' VERONICA HENRY'A festive romance that reminds us...
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The Winter That Made Us
Kate FieldReaders LOVE Kate's captivating tales:'This emotional rollercoaster has magical moments and is a feelgood read, perfect for the Christmas season' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A beautiful, poignant s...
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My Mamma Mia Christmas
Annie Robertson'A must for all Mamma Mia fans!' Sue Moorcroft on My Mamma Mia SummerLaurel is finally living her own Mamma Mia dream.Now the owner of Villa Athena on a gorgeous Greek island, the ...
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In the Summertime
Judy AstleyLet muchloved and everpopular author Judy Astley sweep you away to magical Cornwall in this lively, laughterpacked and heartwarming read a return to the setting of her fantastical...
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The Winter Wedding
Abby ClementsGorgeous and romantic festive fiction from the author of The Heavenly Italian Ice Cream ShopHazel plans perfect weddings. But life is full of surprises... Hazel never set out to be...
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Cornish Clouds and Silver Lining Skies
Ali McNamaraMeteorologist Sky Matthews does not like surprises.Sky monitors her life like she does the weather, carefully and with a scientific eye. So, when she misses out on her dream job ab...
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Horse Play
Jo CarnegieIf you like Jilly Cooper, you will love this naughty, funny and deliciously addictive read from much loved author, Jo Carnegie.'Funny, saucy escapism' Heat'Sexy, sassy and scandal...
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P.S. Come to Italy
Nicky Pellegrino'The ultimate escapist read!' VERONICA HENRY on To Italy, with Love'Deliciously romantic' ERICA JAMES on P.S. Come to ItalyWish you were here?When Belle's quiet, idyllic life on th...
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Excess Baggage
Judy AstleyLet bestselling author Judy Astley sweep you away with this insightful, uplifting and hilarious novel where a family holiday turns into more of a torment than a treat... Perfect fo...
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No Place For A Man
Judy AstleyPerfect escapism again from the pen of bestselling author Judy Astley, No Place for a Man is a sizzling and seriously funny novel about family life and the eternal need to hold eve...
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Unchained Melanie
Judy AstleyLet bestselling author Judy Astley sweep you away with this uplifting, laughoutloud romance. Perfect for fans of Jenny Colgan, Milly Johnson and Trisha Ashley."Warm, funny, unerrin...
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The Secrets of Hawthorn Place
Jenni Keer'This is definitely up there as one of the best books that I have read. It's got a special place in my heart. Just amazing!' 5 reader review'Gorgeous! Exuberant writing, convincing...
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One More Christmas at the Castle
Trisha Ashley'The ultimate in feelgood fiction reads, it will fill your heart with Christmas spirit.' Milly Johnson, author of Woman in the MiddleThis Christmas will be the most special of them...
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A Place to Begin Again
Kate FieldRunning away can be the answer, if you run to the right place. . .'A treasure of a book' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'A lovely heartwarming read with a beautiful setting' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ read...
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The Spanish Wedding Disaster
Karen King'Fab, original . . . I loved it!' SUE MOORCROFTReaders LOVE Karen King!⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A great romance story by a superb author' Amazon reviewer⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I couldn't put it down! Highly...
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Single for the Summer
Mandy BaggotA fun, feelgood romantic comedy to read on the beach this summer, from Queen of Greek romance Mandy Baggot.Tess Parks has made up her mind: love isn’t for her.When it comes to dati...
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The Italian Wedding
Nicky PellegrinoTwo feuding families, two love stories and a lot of delicious Italian food.Pieta Martinelli's sister is getting married. Since she is a bridal designer it falls to her to make th...
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The Truth About You, Me and Us
Kate FieldReaders LOVE Kate's uplifting romances!'This was such a beautifully written, heartwarming story. All the characters, major and minor, were so perfectly drawn I felt like I knew th...
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The Year of Surprising Acts of Kindness
Laura Kemp'Witty, Warm, and Wonderful. I loved it!' Milly JohnsonSometimes all it takes to make the world a better place is a small act of kindness...'A truly wonderful and heartwarming read...
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The Hat Shop On The Corner
Marita Conlon-McKennaHats! Hats! Hats!Upbrims, sidesweeps, silks, ribbons and trims all become part of Ellie's life when she inherits the little hat shop on Dublin's South Anne Street.But the city is c...
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Eight Bright Lights
Sara Gibbs'Filled with Christmassy vibes and romance . . . a fabulous and uplifting romance perfect to snuggle up with and lose yourself in' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Pour yourself a mug of hot cocoa and s...
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Bring Me Sunshine
Laura Kemp'A delight from the first page to the last' Milly Johnson, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Magnificent Mrs Mayhew'Laughoutloud funny, as warm as it is witty...If you love Mi...
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The Farmhouse of Second Chances
Helen Rolfe'A heartwarming story about family, forgiveness and the importance of kindness' FIONA HARPER on The Kindness Club on Mapleberry Lane'Comforting and uplifting, this book is a joy t...