Declan Lawn

Declan Lawn is a BAFTA-nominated Northern Irish screenwriter and director known for high-stakes, authentic storytelling. Alongside long-term creative partner Adam Patterson, he has become a leading voice in contemporary British and Irish drama.

He is the co-creator, writer, and executive producer of the critically acclaimed BBC police drama Blue Lights. Set in Belfast, the series has been praised for its visceral realism and nuanced portrayal of policing in a post-conflict society, leading to multiple season recommissions.

Before moving into scripted drama, Lawn spent over a decade as an investigative journalist for BBC Panorama and BBC Spotlight. This background informs his focus on character-driven narratives that explore the intersection of real-world events, psychology, and the tension between truth and deception.

Based in Belfast, his credits also include the multi-award-winning short film Rough, the hit BBC drama The Salisbury Poisonings, and the psychological thriller Rogue Agent (Freegard).

Declan Lawn is known for work in directing across film and television. New Release currently presents 8 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Our Lives (2017), Blue Lights (2023), The Undeclared War (2022), The Salisbury Poisonings (2020), Rogue Agent (2022), Rough (2020), The Hidden World Of Britain’s Immigrants (2014), Petrol Bombs and Peace: Welcome to Belfast (2013). The recorded credits span 2013 to 2023, including 4 movies and 4 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.