“I'm uncomfortable with the word satire. In the U.K., there's quite a bit of sledgehammer weight to that word, which is the antithesis of the subtle approach I strive for.”

English screenwriter and producer

Jesse Armstrong is an English screenwriter and producer known for his work on critically acclaimed British comedy series and satirical dramas. He has built a career in television writing, with recognition that includes major awards and nominations across British and American institutions. His credits are associated with sharp, closely observed comedy and satire. He has received two British Academy Television Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, three Writers Guild of America Awards, and eight Primetime Emmy Awards, and he has also been nominated for an Academy Award and two British Academy Film Awards.