Leah Chillery was a graduate of the BBC’s College of Comedy where she story-lined on Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps, Grown Ups and her own sitcom pilot, Ebony’s Yard. She has written four BBC Radio 4 afternoon plays – her most recent being Losing My Penny.
Leah co-wrote the Bush Theatre hit 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover which returned for a second season as 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover at Christmas. Her play Earl of Mo’Bay, which premiered at the Lakeside Arts Theatre Nottingham, was shortlisted for the Alfred Fagon Award.
Leah was one of the first Felix Dexter Bursary winners, completing a comedy writing apprenticeship with the BBC. During that time, she developed her own sitcom White Washed and also gained experience on shows such as Newsjack, Famalam and Mrs Brown’s Boys. She wrote the screenplay for Samuel’s Trousers, a short film released in 2020.
Leah Chillery passed away in 2025.
