Missing S1, S2
Lead Writer: Roy Boulter
Pauline Quirke stars in Missing, a five-part drama for BBC Daytime, set in a busy Missing Persons Unit. Pauline plays DS Mary Jane Croft, a charismatic detective who runs the under-resourced unit.
Tasked by James Burstall (CEO - Argonon) to develop their factual format MISSING into a scripted series for BBC Daytime. Reviewed hundreds of real-life misper stories from the production archive. Selected the strongest examples for adaptation. Shortlisted and interviewed core-writing team: Roy Boulter and Matt Leys. Ran writers room and worked with James Burstall on series bible. Pitched with James to Liam Keelan / BBC Daytime Commissioner. Worked with producer Julie Press to deliver production ready drafts. Worked with James to secure a second series commission. Ran writers room with Julie. Worked as script editor, supporting production.
