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Cardy O’Donnell

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I’m Cardy O’Donnell, a scriptwriter with over 40 broadcast credits.

About

I’m Cardy O’Donnell, a scriptwriter with over 40 broadcast credits. I write scripts to briefs, to a high standard, and to deadlines, and I enjoy collaborating with script editors to address producer notes and shape the script into its best possible version.

My background includes developing concepts and characters for Doctors, working as a storyliner on Coronation Street and Hollyoaks, and contributing to cross-platform content like Just Rosie. I’m proud to have played a part in Corrie’s 50th Anniversary live episodes and Hayley Cropper’s cancer storyline, and to have been part of Hollyoaks’ iconic era under Bryan Kirkwood and Tony Wood.

  • 21 years' experience
  • Joined September 2025

Languages

  • Spanish; CastilianBeginner
  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 10 roles

Storyliner · ITV, Coronation StreetOct 2024 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr

Temp contract; developed and integrated story concepts for Coronation Street, including the 50th Anniversary live episode and cross-platform content development (Just Rosie).

Storyliner · ITV, Coronation StreetOct 2024 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr

Temp contract in 2024 developing storylines and working with producers; contributed to cross-platform content and producer notes.

Freelance Script Writer · Self-employed / FreelanceJan 2015 – Present · 11 yrs 11 mos

Writing scripts to briefs for broadcast, collaborating with editors, and delivering to deadlines.

Freelance Script Writer · Self-employedJan 2015 – Present · 11 yrs 11 mos
Storyliner · ITV, Coronation StreetDec 2014 – Sep 2025 · 10 yrs 10 mos
Storyliner · ITV, Coronation StreetDec 2014 – Sep 2025 · 10 yrs 10 mos
Storyliner · Lime Pictures (Hollyoaks)Dec 2007 – Sep 2025 · 17 yrs 10 mos
Storyliner · Lime Pictures HollyoaksDec 2007 – Sep 2025 · 17 yrs 10 mos

Education

MA Writing Studies · Edge Hill University1999 – 2001
BA (Hons) English Literature & Language (IT minor) - 2:2 · Edge Hill University1996 – 1999
MA Writing Studies (Distinction) · Edge Hill University1999 – 2001
BA (Hons) English Lit & Lang with IT minor - 2:2 · Edge Hill University1996 – 1999

Certifications and awards

MA Writing Studies (Distinction)1999 – 2001
BA (Hons) English Lit & Lang with IT minor - 2:21996 – 1999

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