Joe Ainsworth
Joe Ainsworth is an English scriptwriter. He has written 150+ episodes of now defunct soap opera Brookside. He has also written for the Lakes, Mayo, Merseybeat and Holby City. His episode of Holby City, titled "Past Imperfect" won a BAFTA award for best continuing drama. He has been part of the regular writing team on Holby City since 2004 and has contributed 60 scripts to date.
Ainsworth studied English at Edge Hill University from 1986, graduating in 1989. There is a Halls of Residence called Ainsworth in his honour.