Lou Ramsden
Writer
Film, TV & Theatre
Lou’s plays include SCOLD (Separate Doors, Writing Tomorrow’s Theatre), BREED (Theatre 503, shortlisted for the Meyer Whitworth Award) and HUNDREDS AND THOUSANDS (Soho Theatre). She is published by Nick Hern Books. She has been on attachment at the Royal Court, Theatre 503, and the National Theatre Studio.
For TV she has written episodes of preschool comedy-drama BIFF AND CHIP (CBeebies) and THE BEAKER GIRLS (CBBC), as well as crime drama RED ROCK. She is a graduate of the BBC Writersroom TV Drama Writers' Programme, on which she was paired with Kudos Film and TV to develop an idea for an original series.
She’s also written extensively for BBC Radio 4, including six installments of TINSEL GIRL (based on the life experiences of actor Cherylee Houston), and DOS AND DON’TS FOR THE MENTALLY INTERESTING (winner of a Mind Mental Health Media Award). She’s originally from Birmingham and now lives in London.
Television
| Production | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|
THE BEAKER GIRLS | CBBC | Produced by BBC Kids and Family |
BIFF & CHIP S2&3 | CBBC | 5 Episodes: MYSTERY SHOPPER; FAIRY POST; BEING BADDIES; GRAN'S MAGIC PEN; THE ENCHANTED LIBRARY |
BIFF AND CHIP S1 2021 | CBBC | 3 Episodes: YETI IN THE PARK; PLAYING MAGICIANS; NEW SOFA |
RED ROCK | Element Pictures | 2 x 30' eps |
Radio
| Production | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|
TINSEL GIRL AND THE PROBLEM PARENT 2023 | BBC | 1 x 45' Produced by Nadia Molinari and Jessica Mitic. |
TINSEL GIRL AND THE SUPPORT WORKER 2019 | BBC Radio 4 | 1 x 45 min |
TINSEL GIRL AND THE SUPPORT WORKER 2017 | BBC Radio 4 | 5 x 15' |
TINSEL GIRL AND THE BIG REUNION 2016 | BBC Radio 4 | TX: 1 - 5 Aug |
THE CONLANG OF LOVE 2014 | BBC Radio 4 - Original Play | Dir. Helen Perry |
TINSEL GIRL AND THE TROPICAL TRIP 2014 | BBC Radio 4 | 5 x 14' eps |
TINSEL GIRL 2013 | BBC Radio 4 Afternoon Play | 45m play |
FROM FACT TO FICTION: A GREEK PROPOSAL 2012 | BBC Radio 4 | 1 x 15' ep |
POURING POISON 2010 | BBC Radio 4 Afternoon Play | 45m play |
DOS AND DON'TS FOR THE MENTALLY INTERESTING 2009 | BBC Radio 4 | Produced by Fiona Kelcher; Winner of Mental Health Media Award 2009 for best Radio Drama |
BLOOD IN THE BRIDAL SHOP 2007 | BBC Radio 4 | Produced by Peter Leslie Wild |
IN FORM 2007 | BBC Radio 4 | Produced Peter Leslie Wild |
THE PRINCESS 2005 | BBC Radio 4 | Produced by Kate Chapman; Series Producer: Peter Wild |
TREE SPLITTING 2005 | BBC Radio 4 | Produced by Peter Leslie Wild |
LILLY'S MUM 2004 | BBC Radio 4 | Produced by Peter Leslie Wild; Series Producer: Jeremy Howe |
SAMPLER T6 2004 | BBC Radio 4 | Produced by Peter Leslie Wild |
Theatre
| Production | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|
SCOLD 2022 | Separate Doors | One of four short plays making up WRITING TOMORROW'S THEATRE. |
BEFORE YOUR VERY EYES 2013 | Sala Beckett | Dir. Marc Martínez |
HUNDREDS AND THOUSANDS 2011 | Buckle For Dust (in association with English Touring Theatre) / Soho Theatre | Directed by Lisa Spirling |
MAY FAIR 2011 | Pentabus Theatre | Dir. Kate Budgen |
BREED 2010 | Theatre503 / 503Five | Directed by Tim Roseman |
DECADE (2004 SEGMENT) 2010 | Theatre503 / 503Five | One of ten short plays examining the Noughties |
ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS 2009 | Theatre503 / 503Five | One of five short plays |
GAS AND AIR 2005 | Pleasance Theatre, London | Directed by Lisa Spirling |
GAS AND AIR 2001 | Komedia Roman Eagle Lodge, Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2001 | Directed by Lisa Spirling |
BLACK SNOT 2002 | 'Imprint' Festival / Royal Court Theatre | Rehearsed reading |
THE DEVIL OF GREAT TITCHFIELD STREET 2002 | Paines Plough's Wild Lunch VI / Young Vic | Rehearsed reading directed by John Tiffany |
Other
| Production | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|
DRAMA WRITERS' PROGRAMME 2017 | BBC | |
KUDOS BUSH INITIATIVE WRITERS' WORKSHOP 2012 | Kudos Film & Television / Bush Theatre |