Tim Reid (comedy writer)
Tim Reid | |
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 Tim Reid at the Baftas 2023 | |
| Born | Solihull, United Kingdom |
| Occupation | Comedy writer |
| Nationality | English |
| Education | Solihull School |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Notable works | Peter Kay's Car Share Meet the Richardsons |
Tim Reid is a British TV comedy writer. He is known for co-writing and co-creating the BBC One sitcom Peter Kay's Car Share and UKTV's Meet the Richardsons, starring comedians Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Reid grew up in Solihull and attended Solihull School.[2]
Career
[edit]Reid started his career working for advertising agencies before specialising in innovation around 2006.[3] He was working as a business consultant for an innovation company when he began writing comedy with colleague Paul Coleman.[4]
After writing a script for a sitcom called Car Share, they sent it to Peter Kay, who Coleman had previously worked with, for feedback; Kay in turn pitched the sitcom to the BBC.[4] "We were just hoping he would give us some feedback and opinions - whether it was a good idea or not and whether the writing was good enough [...] It was a real thrill when he came back and said not only did he really like it but wanted to get involved too," said Reid.[5]
The series premiered on BBC iPlayer in 2015 with Kay in the lead role, becoming the first programme to be released on iPlayer before being broadcast on BBC One.[6] The series drew a peak audience of 9.4 million viewers for the first episode of its second series.[5]
In 2016 Reid and the Car Share writing team won 'Best Comedy Writing on Television' at the British Screenwriters' Awards.[7] The Car Share writing team were also nominated for 'Best Writer - Comedy' at the 2016 British Academy Television Craft Awards[8] and the 2016 Royal Television Society Awards.[9]
In 2017 he was credited as a writer on The Nightly Show.[10]
Reid co-wrote Meet the Richardsons, which follows the fictionalised life of comedians Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont, initially running on UKTV and renewed for a second series in 2020;[11] the series was later shown on BBC Two.[12] Reid also starred as himself in the show as part of a meta plot point where he was co-writing a fictional show with Beaumont.[10] Meet the Richardsons won 'Best Comedy Programme' for 2021 and 2022 at the Broadcast Digital Awards.[13][14]
He has also served as an innovation consultant for brands including Carling and Durex[3] and is a keynote speaker on how to inspire creativity and innovation.[15]
In 2024, Reid launched the podcast Fist of Firsts, where he interviews comedians about their backstories and creative process.[16][17]
References
[edit]- ^ [1] IMDb. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ The Solihull writer sharing a joke or two with Peter Kay Birmingham Post. 12 April 2013. Archived from the original. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ a b How to think differently and come up with fresh ideas: A conversation with comedy writer and creative consultant Tim Reid World Youth and Student Travel Conference. 16 September 2021. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ a b BBC One's Car Share: How a Solihull writer got Peter Kay to star in his sitcom Birmingham Mail. 29 April 2015. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ a b Peter Kay's Car Share writers' doubts about hit BBC show revealed amid new release The Express. 11 August 2020. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ Solihull writer's Car Share set to make broadcasting history with iPlayer premiere Business-live.co.uk. 22 April 2015. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ The British Screenwriters' Awards 2016 The British Screenwriters' Awards. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ Television Craft in 2016 - BAFTA Awards British Academy Television Craft Awards. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ RTS Programme Awards 2016 Royal Television Society Awards. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ a b Tim Reid Credits - British Comedy Guide British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ UKTV comedy Meet the Richardsons commissioned for second series Royal Television Society. 18 August 2020. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ Meet the Richardsons: Credits BBC. 21 May 2024. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ WINNERS 2021 Broadcast Digital Awards. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ WINNERS 2022 Broadcast Digital Awards. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ Tim Reid - Keynote Speaker London Speaker Bureau. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ This 1970s sitcom deserves the same respect as Rising Damp and Porridge: Comedy Writer Tim Reid's Perfect Playlist of comedy favourites Chortle. 1 May 2024. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ New Podcast Talks to Top Comics About the Roots of their Creative Process BeyondTheJoke.co.uk. 18 April 2024. Retrieved 7 August 2024.