Simon Mayhew-Archer is a British BAFTA-winning comedy producer and writer best known for character-led TV comedy such as the BBC series This Country and Josh.

Who he is

  • Simon Mayhew-Archer is a UK-based television writer, producer and script editor working mainly in comedy and comedy-drama.
  • He has won a BAFTA for his work and is associated with BBC Studios and Camden Productions, reflecting a strong track record in British television comedy.

Notable shows and credits

  • This Country (BBC): Executive producer and producer across multiple series; the show became a multi–award-winning mockumentary-style rural comedy.
  • Josh (BBC): Executive producer, producer and story contributor on several episodes of this sitcom starring Josh Widdicombe.
  • Other associated projects include Such Brave Girls and Funboys , both character-led comedy titles available via BBC platforms.

Current and upcoming work

  • His first solo writing project, Can You Keep A Secret? , is slated as a TV series releasing in 2026 on BBC One and Paramount+, with a cast that includes Dawn French, Mark Heap, Craig Roberts and Mandip Gill.
  • He continues to be described as having a knack for spotting emerging voices and developing breakthrough comedy shows for television.

Style and reputation

  • Public bios describe him as specialising in character-led comedy and drama, with a focus on helping new or distinctive voices shape their first major TV projects.
  • His work on This Country and similar series has positioned him as a prominent behind-the-scenes figure in contemporary British TV comedy rather than a front-of-camera personality.

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