Aschlin Ditta | |
|---|---|
| Born | Aschlin Haydon Ditta 20 June 1968 |
| Education | Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Partner | Georgina Rich |
| Children | 1 |
Aschlin Haydon Ditta (born 20 June 1968), often credited as Ash Ditta, is a British television and film screenwriter and actor.
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Biography
Ditta was born on 20 June 1968 in Barnet, north London, UK, and was brought up in Leicester and then Ely in the Fens, attending King's Ely school.[1] His father, Douglas, was an actor and his mother, Pamela, was a florist. His background is in comedy and he was a stand-up comedian and actor, having trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art.
He began his television career by writing and acting in three series and two specials of BBC Two's The Catherine Tate Show, which has won many awards including three British Comedy Awards and a National Television Award and was nominated for six BAFTAs and an International Emmy.[2][3] Ditta later continued collaborating with Catherine Tate on his debut feature film Scenes of a Sexual Nature (2006),[4] the Gold television film Do Not Disturb (2016) and an episode of the BBC sitcom Queen of Oz (2023).[5][6]
His television writing credits include episodes of No Angels, Totally Frank, Mr. Sloane and Doc Martin.[7] He has also written several feature films including Scenes of a Sexual Nature (2006), Swimming with Men (2018) and French Film (2009),[8] for which he won Best Screenplay at the 2008 Monte Carlo Film Festival.[9]
In 2010, he co-wrote the Royal Court play The Laws of War about a rookie Human Rights Watch officer, starring Bill Nighy, James Nesbitt, David Harewood and Penelope Wilton.[10]
Personal life
He lives in South London with his partner, actress Georgina Rich, and their daughters, Nancy and Frankie.
Writing credits
Film
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Scenes of a Sexual Nature | Also actor |
| 2008 | French Film | Also co-producer |
| 2010 | An Act of Love | Short film |
| 2018 | Swimming with Men | Also actor |
Television
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2004–2007 | The Catherine Tate Show | Also actor |
| 2005 | No Angels | Episode #2.6 |
| Totally Frank | Episode: "Debt" | |
| 2009 | Nan's Christmas Carol | TV special |
| 2014 | Mr. Sloane | Episode: "It's a Date, Mr. Sloane" |
| 2016 | Do Not Disturb | TV film; also executive producer |
| 2019 | Doc Martin | Episode: "The Shock Of The New" |
| 2023 | Queen of Oz | Episode: "They Used to Oink at Me" |
| The Inheritance | Upcoming Channel 5 series; also executive producer |
References
- ^ "Ely School pupils impress Ewan McGregor". Ely Standard. 13 December 2006. Retrieved 2023-01-15.
- ^ "Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide". www.chortle.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
- ^ Guider, Elizabeth (2005-10-18). "Clinton, Mirren to present at I-Emmys". Variety. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
- ^ "Scenes of a Sexual Nature review – hit-and-miss Hampstead romcom". the Guardian. 2020-10-30. Retrieved 2022-09-25.
- ^ "Catherine Tate tries to save her marriage in new comedy with Miles Jupp". Radio Times. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
- ^ Guide, British Comedy. "Full Queen Of Oz cast and crew credits". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
- ^ "Aschlin Ditta". Independent Talent. Retrieved 2022-09-25.
- ^ "BBC Writers Room - Aschlin Ditta". BBC. Retrieved 14 January 2012.
- ^ Morin, Fabien (2008-12-01). "8ème édition du Monte Carlo Film Festival - Palmarès, critiques, photos..." www.cinezik.org. Retrieved 2023-06-10.
- ^ "Galas: Court Laws, Cardboard Seats & Grateful". 2010-05-10. Retrieved 2023-06-10.
External links
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This page was last edited on 21 March 2024, at 14:51