As a child I watched Grange Hill and realised that it was a programme not just for me but about me as well. My life was reflected on screen and it was the most magical feeling in the world. I have worked in TV since graduating and have specialised in children’s drama over the past five years. (Because of the current situation I now plan to retire from TV altogether).

Deborah Pearlman is 34 years old.  Her credits include script editor on The New Worst Witch and The Story of Tracy Beaker and development producer for Dot To Dot Productions and Feelgood Fiction.