Paul Rutman


Paul Rutman is a British writer and producer best known for the historical Channel 4 drama Indian Summers, multiple episodes of the ITV crime drama Vera and most recently, the Apple TV+ crime series Criminal Record. This starred Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo and premiered on 10 January 2024.

Awards and nominations

BAFTA Awards

  • 2008 Nominated
BAFTA TV Award Best Drama Serial
Five Days
Shared with:
Otto Bathurst
Simon Curtis
Gwyneth Hughes
  • 2007 Nominated
BAFTA TV Award Best Drama Serial
The Virgin Queen
Shared with:
Coky Giedroyc
Paula Milne

Banff Television Festival

  • 2008 Nominated
Banff Rockie Award Best Mini-Series
Five Days
Shared with:
Gwyneth Hughes
Simon Curtis
Otto Bathurst
USA / UK

Broadcasting Press Guild Awards

  • 2008 Nominated
Broadcasting Press Guild Award Best Drama Series
Five Days
Shared with:
Otto Bathurst
Simon Curtis
Gwyneth Hughes