Philippa Lowthorpe is a renowned television and film director who has amassed a staggering three British Academy Television Awards (BAFTA) wins throughout her illustrious career.
Notably, she made history by becoming the first woman to receive the prestigious BAFTA for Best Director at the 2013 Bafta Television Awards. Her remarkable achievement was followed by a second directing BAFTA in 2018, awarded for her exceptional work on the critically acclaimed and multi-award-winning television series, Three Girls, which ultimately won a total of five BAFTAs.
Philippa's impressive directing skills were also showcased in the first series of the highly successful television drama, "Call The Midwife", which premiered to immense popularity, boasting the highest viewing figures for any BBC show over the previous decade.
Born in Yorkshire, Philippa Lowthorpe grew up in Lincolnshire and began her career as a documentary filmmaker before transitioning to drama. Her versatility and expertise have led to her involvement in various notable projects, including The Third Day (2020),Misbehaviour (2020),The Crown (2017),and Three Girls (2017).
