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Biography
Sally Wainwright is an English television writer, producer, and director. She is known for her television dramas, often set in her native West Yorkshire and featuring strong female characters, such as Scott & Bailey (2011–2016), Last Tango in Halifax (2012–2020), Happy Valley (2014–2023) and Riot Women (2025–).
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Awards & recognition
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire · 2020
- Edgar Awards · 2015
- British Academy Television Award — Best Drama Series · 2013
- British Academy Television Award — Best Drama Series · 2013 · nominated
- British Academy Television Award — Best Drama Series · 2012 · nominated
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- British Academy Television Award — Best Drama Series · 2002 · nominated
Filmography17 titles
Happy Valley
2014Creator, Executive Producer
2014Creator, Executive Producer
Riot Women
2025Director, Executive Producer
2025Director, Executive Producer
Gentleman Jack
2019Director, Executive Producer, Writer
2019Director, Executive Producer, Writer
Bad Girls
1999Writer
1999Writer
The Unforgivable
2021Executive Producer, Series Writer, Story
2021Executive Producer, Series Writer, Story
Unforgiven
2009Executive Producer, Writer
2009Executive Producer, Writer
ShakespeaRe-Told
2005Writer
2005Writer
Renegade Nell
2024Executive Producer, Writer
2024Executive Producer, Writer
Scott & Bailey
2011Executive Producer, Writer
2011Executive Producer, Writer
To Walk Invisible
2016Director, Executive Producer, Writer
2016Director, Executive Producer, Writer
Last Tango in Halifax
2012Creator, Executive Producer, Writer
2012Creator, Executive Producer, Writer
Canterbury Tales
2003Writer
2003Writer
At Home with the Braithwaites
2000Writer
2000Writer
The Detail
2018Executive Producer, Original Series Creator
2018Executive Producer, Original Series Creator
The Amazing Mrs Pritchard
2006Producer
2006Producer
Dead Clever: The Life and Crimes of Julie Bottomley
2007Writer
2007Writer
The Last Witch
2013Writer
2013Writer