James Gunn is a working-class writer from North West London who is passionate about ensuring people like him have the opportunity and support to pursue careers in the arts and have their voices heard. Over the past 18 months he has worked on BBC’s EastEnders, spending eight months on set before moving into the show’s story, research and... Read More

James Gunn is a working-class writer from North West London who is passionate about ensuring people like him have the opportunity and support to pursue careers in the arts and have their voices heard. Over the past 18 months he has worked on BBC’s EastEnders, spending eight months on set before moving into the show’s story, research and script teams. 

James’ work is shaped by his upbringing in a single-parent family, and the stories he tells are often drawn from the observations and experiences that have informed his life. His storytelling reflects contemporary society, with themes of disadvantage, injustice, mental health and poverty frequently at the centre of his work. 

Whether writing drama, comedy or a blend of both, James creates characters that feel authentic and jump off the page.

He is open to work and collaboration across a wide range of artistic mediums. 

James cites writers such as Ricky Gervais, Mike Leigh, Jimmy McGovern, Shonda Rhimes, Shane Meadows and Noel Clarke among his influences. Read Less