Meet the Detective Who’s Breaking Barriers in Love and Crime Like Never Before!

The author, aged 45, expresses that he noticed a lack of South Asian characters in western on-screen dramas during his upbringing. He points out that shows like Goodness Gracious Me were popular at the time and there were many successful global comedians. However, no one had tackled drama. Inspired by this gap, he began writing Harry Virdee to bring a character that mirrors his own self-image onto the screen. Furthermore, he wanted Harry’s story to reflect the city of Bradford – encompassing light, dark, and complex aspects.

Keeley Hawes Reveals Why She Left Cop Dramas for Miss Austen

As a passionate cinephile last summer, I stumbled upon the script for the first episode – I hadn’t previously read Gill’s book – yet, once I started reading, I simply couldn’t put it down. I devoured every word, then craved more. Intrigued, I swiftly purchased the book. As I delved deeper into its pages, I found myself laughing heartily, shedding tears, and eventually exclaiming a resounding “Yes!” to this captivating tale.