The Flight

Matthew Hall lives on the border of England and Wales where he spent much of his childhood and most of his adult life.

Matthew was educated at Hereford Cathedral School and Worcester College, Oxford from where he graduated in law. After several years in practice as a barrister in London he began his writing career with episodes of the hit ITV show, Kavanagh QC, starring John Thaw. His first original series, Wing and a Prayer, was nominated for a BAFTA in the best series category. In a screenwriting career spanning more than 20 years he has written over 60 hours of prime-time UK drama winning several awards including a BAFTA Cymru in 2018 for Keeping Faith.

His debut novel, The Coroner, was shortlisted for the Crime Writers’ Association Gold Dagger in 2009 as was his fourth novel, The Flight, in 2012.

His two main passions outside writing are the conservation of the countryside and amateur boxing. He has two young adult sons and is married to journalist and former lawyer, Patricia Carswell.