Director

Declan Lawn

Declan Lawn is a BAFTA-nominated Northern Irish screenwriter and director known for high-stakes, authentic storytelling. Alongside long-term creative partner Adam Patterson, he has become a leading voice in contemporary British and Irish drama.

He is the co-creator, writer, and executive producer of the critically acclaimed BBC police drama Blue Lights. Set in Belfast, the series has been praised for its visceral realism and nuanced portrayal of policing in a post-conflict society, leading to multiple season recommissions.

Often works with

Peter Heenan
2 titles together
Rogue Agent, Rough
Gerard Jordan
2 titles together
Blue Lights, Rough

Full filmography · 5

Blue Lights
as News Reporter and Writer and Director
20237.6
The Undeclared War
Writer
20226.1
The Salisbury Poisonings
Writer
20206.8