Deborah Davis

With no prior screen-writing experience, Deborah Davis set about tackling the script for The Favourite with just a love for the royals and a deep interest in Queen Anne’s story. The script took over twenty years to develop but with help from screenwriter Tony McNamara she created a smash-hit. The film won a record ten BIFA awards, including a win for Davis and McNamara personally in the Best Screenplay category.