Hannah Palmer-Prior is a screenwriter for adult and children’s drama with a background in television drama development and documentary. Her original drama Wilder is currently in development with Raydar Studios. Before turning her hand to screenwriting, Hannah previously worked as a Development Editor and Co-Producer at Slim Film + TV, working on shows such as Around The World In 80 Days and CBBC’s Mystic. She originally studied Zoology at the University of St Andrews which led her work on three series of the natural history documentary series David Attenborough’s Natural Curiosities where she had the amazing opportunity to write and direct an episode on the third series.
In her original work Hannah often confronts current social issues, but always with a sense of hopefulness, leaning towards stories of underdogs, themes of justice and showcasing nature and the environment. Her documentary experience makes her adept at research, particularly when delving into projects inspired or influenced by true events. Having travelled to over 50 countries and counting, Hannah embraces hearing and telling stories from around the world, carefully balancing both local nuance and intrigue, with universal appeal.
| Television (broadcast): | |
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| David Attenborough’s Natural Curiosities Series 3 | Humble Bee Films / UKTV / BBC Worldwide / BBC Two Writer and director (documentary) 1 x 30’ episode – Remarkable Regeneration |
| Television (in development): | |
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| Wilder | Raydar Studios Creator of a new original drama in development. Treatment and 1 x 60’ script optioned |
| Television drama (spec scripts): | |
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| Trackside | A rags-to-riches Cinderella story that follows 16-year-old KAYLA as she hurdles from young offender, to track and field star. Pilot script and treatment available |
| Other television drama credits (broadcast): | |
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| Mystic Series 1 | Slim Film & Television / CBBC / TVNZ / The Seven Network Co – Producer 13 x 30’ episodes |
| Around The World In 80 Days | Slim Film + Television / European Alliance of France Télévisions, ZDF / RAI Development Script Editor 8 x 60’ episodes |
| Other television factual credits (broadcast): | |
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| Slim Film + TV (2016/2017) | Development Assistant & PA to the MD |
| The Traffickers | Lightbox Media Ltd / Fusion TV Production Manager 3 x 60’ episodes |
| The Traffickers | Lightbox Media Ltd / Fusion TV Senior Coordinator 5 x 60’ episodes |
| ITN Productions (2014/2015) | Development Assistant Producer |
| David Attenborough’s Natural Curiosities Series 3 | Humble Bee Films / UKTV / BBC Worldwide / BBC Two Senior Researcher 5 x 30’ episodes |
| Chris Tarrant: Extreme Railway Journeys Series 1 | The Gamma Project / Channel 5 Production Coordinator 3 x 60’ episodes |
| David Attenborough’s Natural Curiosities Series 1 & 2 | Humble Bee Films / UKTV / BBC Worldwide / BBC Two Researcher 15 x 30’ episodes |
| Ireland To Sydney By Any Means | Big Earth Productions / BBC Two PA to the Directors 6 x 60’ episodes |
| Long Way Down | Big Earth Productions / BBC Two PA to the Directors 6 x 60’ episodes |
| Professional training: | |
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| Screenwriting MA – Birkbeck, University of London – Distinction | |
| Diploma – Factual Television Development and Production – NFTS – Distinction. | |
| Zoology BSc (Hons) – University of St Andrews – 2:1 |
| Awards and Competitions: | |
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| Shortlisted for the 2024 Studio21 Scene-By-Scene Drama Series Script Competition. | |
| Top 3% of the BBC Drama Open Call 2023 out of 4,287 scripts submitted. |