John O'Farrell
Writing

John O'Farrell

Born 1962-03-27 · Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, UK

John O'Farrell is a British author and comedy scriptwriter. Previously a lead writer for such shows as Spitting Image and Have I Got News for You, he is now best known as a comic author for such books such as The Man Who Forgot His Wife and An Utterly Impartial History of Britain.

ActorStoryScreenplayCastWriterNovelAdditional Dialogue

Known for

Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget★ 7.2Viewing moment
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget
2023
Chicken Run★ 6.8Viewing moment
Chicken Run
2000
From Beyond the Grave★ 6.6Viewing moment
From Beyond the Grave
1974
Football's 47 Best Worst SongsViewing moment
Football's 47 Best Worst Songs
2018
Never Mind the HorrocksViewing moment
Never Mind the Horrocks
1996
May Contain Nuts★ 8Viewing moment
May Contain Nuts
2009
Something Rotten★ 10Viewing moment
Something Rotten
2015
Amicus: House of Horrors★ 10Viewing moment
Amicus: House of Horrors
2012
Grumpy Old Men★ 7.4Viewing moment
Grumpy Old Men
2003 · Series

Frequent collaborators

Mark BurtonMark BurtonKarey KirkpatrickKarey KirkpatrickJane HorrocksJane HorrocksImelda StauntonImelda StauntonMiranda RichardsonMiranda RichardsonJulia SawalhaJulia SawalhaPhil DanielsPhil DanielsNick ParkNick Park