Sharon Horgan
- 54 years old
- Irish
- Actor, writer, producer and executive producer
Press clippings
Sharon Horgan: "I was sleepless with no energy - then I hired a menopause expert"
The actress and screenwriter on staying well in mid-life, her upcoming role as Amanda Knox's mum, and why she had to write a second series of Bad Sisters.
Helen Brown, i Newspaper, 20th December 2024Bad Sisters series two review
After a near-perfect first run of episodes, this sequel has a lot to live up to.
Gary Ryan, NME, 14th November 2024Bad Sister Series 2 review
Sharon Horgan's follow-up to her stunning revenge comedy is darker - and far less charming for it. The plots are a rambling mess and, despite stellar performances, it all feels morose.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 13th November 2024Motherland spin-off Amandaland coming to BBC One
Motherland is getting a spin-off, focused on Lucy Punch's character Amanda. Coming to BBC One, Amandaland also features Joanna Lumley and Philippa Dunne.
British Comedy Guide, 18th May 2024Rosie Jones lands Disability Benefits with Channel 4, her first sitcom
Rosie Jones is writing and stars in her first sitcom, the six-part, Breaking Bad-esque comedy Disability Benefits for Channel 4. The commission follows a successful "blap" pilot last year.
British Comedy Guide, 24th August 2023Sharon Horgan up for her first acting Emmy
Sharon Horgan has been nominated for her first Emmy as an actor - while Brett Goldstein is in the running to win his third consecutive award.
Chortle, 13th July 2023Sharon Horgan on Bad Sisters Series 2
"I was working until 1:30 in the morning on my rewrites," she said. "I feel like the thing we wanted to do with the second series is to make it in a lot of ways very familiar, and in a lot of ways completely different because you need to sort recognise and still connect to a story, but from a writing point of view, you don't want to be repeating yourself and going over old ground. I think the thing that interests me is the 'what happens next' of it."
Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 12th July 2023Read the Bad Sisters pilot script
The opening episode sets the tone for the series, which rides the line between humour, drama and mystery as the sisters attend their brother-in-law's funeral with mixed emotions.
Katie Campione, Deadline, 31st May 2023Sharon Horgan on Bad Sisters Series 2
"Life is going to change for them."
Huw Fullerton, Radio Times, 14th May 2023BBC Comedy Festival will be in Cardiff on 24th to 26th May
The second annual BBC Comedy Festival - which features sessions for comedy creatives - will take place in Cardiff from Wednesday 24th to Friday 26th May.
British Comedy Guide, 12th April 2023