Paul Harrison

Paul Harrison is a distinguished director and producer with an impressive portfolio that boasts over 100 episodes of some of the UK's most beloved television series, including the iconic Midsomer Murders (20th Anniversary Episode), A Touch of Frost, and Ballykissangel.

In recent years, Harrison expanded his international experience, directing ITV’s Wild at Heart in South Africa and BBC’s Death in Paradise set in the picturesque Guadeloupe. He also helmed the popular comedy series Trollied and contributed to the contemporary crime drama Agatha Raisin, both of which aired on Sky.

Harrison's work has garnered significant acclaim, earning him numerous awards and nominations throughout his career. He received a BAFTA award for Best Youth Entertainment for the first series of Your Mother Wouldn't Like It, alongside additional nominations for Best Drama Series for Ballykissangel and Best Youth Entertainment for its second series. His talent was also recognized with nominations for Best Family Drama for Come Back Lucy.

His contributions to television have been acknowledged at various prestigious events, including the Royal Society Television Awards, where A Touch of Frost and Ballykissangel secured wins in the Best Drama and Comedy Drama categories. Additionally, he received a nomination for Best Television Drama at the Irish Film and Television Awards for Ballykissangel and won a New York Film and Television Award for Diamond Geezer.