Declan Lawn

Produkcja, Reżyseria, Scenariusz, Aktor

Declan Lawn is a BAFTA-nominated Northern Irish screenwriter and director known for high-stakes, authentic storytelling. Alongside long-term creative partner Adam Patterson, he has become a leading voice in contemporary British and Irish drama.

He is the co-creator, writer, and executive producer of the critically acclaimed BBC police drama Blue Lights. Set in Belfast, the series has been praised for its visceral realism and nuanced portrayal of policing in a post-conflict society, leading to multiple season recommissions.

Before moving into scripted drama, Lawn spent over a decade as an investigative journalist for BBC Panorama and BBC Spotlight. This background informs his focus on character-driven narratives that explore the intersection of real-world events, psychology, and the tension between truth and deception.

Based in Belfast, his credits also include the multi-award-winning short film Rough, the hit BBC drama The Salisbury Poisonings, and the psychological thriller Rogue Agent (Freegard).

Known For

  • Na niebieskich światłach
    Na niebieskich światłach3 seasons
  • Szpieg którego nie było
    Szpieg którego nie było2022
  • Truciciele z Salisbury
    Truciciele z Salisbury3 episodes
  • Niewypowiedziana wojna
    Niewypowiedziana wojna1 season
  • Panorama
    Panorama74 seasons

Filmografia

2023
Blue Lights · as Executive Producer
2022
Rogue Agent · as Executive Producer
2020
The Salisbury Poisonings · as Executive Producer