Imran Mahmood

Imran Mahmood is a London-based screenwriter, novelist and barrister whose work combines gripping storytelling with psychologically complex crime drama. With over three decades of experience as a criminal defence barrister, his writing is distinguished by its authenticity, natural sense of drama and its bone-deep understanding of the justice system.

His debut novel, You Don’t Know Me was a critically acclaimed bestseller translated into multiple languages and listed for a number of key literary prizes and and picked as BBC Radio 2 Book Club choice. It was subsequently adapted by Tom Edge into a major 4-part BBC One and worldwide Netflix drama. The lead actor Samuel Adewunmi was shortlisted for the BAFTA for best actor.

Alongside his screen work, Imran is the author of five critically acclaimed full-length novels: 

You Don’t Know Me (Penguin)

I Know What I Saw (Bloomsbury)

All I Said Was True (Bloomsbury)

Finding Sophie (Bloomsbury)

When The Birds Don’t Sing (Penguin USA) 

His screenwriting interests focus on crime, legal drama, psychological thrillers and character-driven contemporary stories. His extensive courtroom experience provides unique access to the stories behind criminal cases, informing work that explores justice, truth, and the gap between legal guilt and moral responsibility. Imran regularly consults as a legal expert on shows that have a court-room or legal dimension.