Phil Mews

Having worked in television production for over more than two decades across some of Britain’s most popular programmes, it is Phil's work in the world of entertainment that inspired him to write his first novel, The Girl On The Red Carpet.

Phil says "People are curious about the world of television and celebrity culture and are always eager to find out what really goes on behind the scenes. After more than twenty-four years in TV, I know that the real drama and the best stories happen behind the camera, not necessarily in front".

Phil has been writing for some years now and his first book Orphan Boys, a childhood memoir published in 2018, was written under the mentorship of his friend, the writer and broadcaster Sandi Toksvig. Orphan Boys went on to become an Amazon bestseller garnering over 400 five-star reviews and firmly established Phil's reputation as an author.

In his TV work, Phil has worked alongside Graham Norton, Barbara Windsor, Liza Minnelli and, of course, Sandi Toksvig while on the red carpet, he has interviewed a host of stars including Colin Firth, Julie Walters, Ricky Gervais, Peter Kay and David Jason. He also writes the hugely popular Facebook series The Corned Beef Chronicles, the first book of which will be published in August 2023.

Phil lives in County Durham with his husband and their Jack Russell terrier.