Debbie Isitt


Debbie Isitt is an English comic writer, film director and performer.

Early life and education

Isitt was born in Birmingham. She went to Our Lady of Fatima Primary School and Lordswood Girls Secondary School and is a cousin of the footballer Darren Wassall.

Career

Isitt's work includes her two Christmas comedy films Nativity! and '. She is also known for her Bafta award-winning teleplay The Illustrated Mum, the stage play The Woman Who Cooked Her Husband and the feature films Nasty Neighbours and Confetti. Most recently Isitt directed the ITV series Love and Marriage.
Nativity!, Isitt's third feature film, starring Martin Freeman, was released in November 2009 and became the most successful British independent film of the year. The sequel, and her fourth film, ', starred David Tennant. Released in November 2012, it was an instant box office hit, making twice the amount at the UK box office as the original film.