LIAM JOHNSON - SCREENWRITER & AUTHOR
ABOUT LIAM
As a regular contributor to one of the UK’s most popular and long-running shows, Emmerdale, his scripts sparkle with a unique blend of character, humour, and action.
In the world of comic books, he’s told stories with both his original creations and world-famous established characters, including Judge Dredd and his All-Ages spin-off Cadet Dredd.
Liam’s all about telling human stories in the most high-concept of worlds.
SCREENWRITING
EMMERDALE
Liam's scripted 19 episodes and counting of this long-running and much-loved drama.
COMICS
2000 AD AND OTHERS
Winner of Thought Bubble's 2000 AD Pitch Competition in 2019, Liam's written a number of strips for the world-famous series, including Cadet Dredd, Venus Bluegenes, Future Shocks and more.
Elsewhere, he's contributed to the record-breaking charity anthology Tales From The Quarantine and Storyworlds.
AND MORE...
Think of a job in Television Production and Liam’s likely to have done it. Starting out in Commercials and later Television Production, he worked in countless roles where he developed a keen knowledge, understanding and appreciation of everything that’s involved in getting an idea from page to the screen.
Later taking on the role of Emmerdale’s Researcher, he worked on a number of award-winning stories including Ashley's Dementia, Aaron's Historical Abuse and Holly's Heroin Overdose.
After successfully seeing Ashley’s two-year dementia arc to a close, he was promoted to Script Editor, where he worked with Writers, Directors, Producers, Cast and Crew to develop hundreds of scripts over a three-year period.
In March 2020 (which was arguably terrible timing on his part), Liam took the leap of faith into the world of full-time writing. Thankfully the risk paid off and now Liam’s racked up 17 episodes and counting for Emmerdale, has written a number of acclaimed comic strips, and is now working on a number of development projects.
And there’s lots more to come…
“Writing is the most fun you can have by yourself.”