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Colm McCarthy

b. 1973

Scottish television director

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About Colm McCarthy

Born 1973. Colm McCarthy is a British television director, executive producer, film director, screenwriter and director.

Colm McCarthy (born 16 February 1973) is a Scottish television director, who has directed several BBC drama productions.

Filmography Film Year Title Director Writer Notes 2003 The Making of a Prodigy Short film 2010 Outcast 2016 The Girl with All the Gifts 2024 Bagman

Television Year Title Director ExecutiveProducer Notes 2001 No Frontiers 2003-2005 Dream Team 3 episodes 2004 The Big Bow Wow 2005 Footballers' Wives 4 episodes 2006 Hustle 2 episodes 2006-2007 Murphy's Law 6 episodes 2007 Single-Handed 3 episodes 2008 The Tudors 2 episodes Spooks 2 episodes 2009 Hunter 2 episodes 2010 The Deep 2 episodes 2011 Injustice 5 episodes 2012-2013 Endeavour 2 episodes 2013 Ripper Street 2 episodes Doctor Who 1 episode 2014 Sherlock 1 episode Peaky Blinders 6 episodes 2017 Black Mirror 1 episode 2018 Krypton 1 episode 2019 Curfew 3 episodes 2022 The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself 4 episodes 2026 Young Sherlock TBA TBA

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Important facts

Born
16 February 1973, Edinburgh
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Television director, executive producer, film director, screenwriter, director
Nationality
United Kingdom

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Colm McCarthy?

Scottish television director

When was Colm McCarthy born?

Colm McCarthy was born on 16 February 1973 in Edinburgh.

What is Colm McCarthy's occupation?

Colm McCarthy is a television director, executive producer, film director, screenwriter and director.

What nationality is Colm McCarthy?

Colm McCarthy is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Colm McCarthy

· Wikidata: Q15622802

· DBpedia: Colm McCarthy (director)

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