Here are some of his most notable projects:
Television:
* "One Foot in the Grave" (1990-2000): Co-creator, writer, and producer of the highly successful sitcom starring Richard Wilson as the grumpy but lovable Victor Meldrew.
* "Jonathan Creek" (1997-2016): Co-creator and writer of the mystery series starring Alan Davies as the title character.
* "The Vicar of Dibley" (1994-2007): Renan wrote several episodes of the popular sitcom starring Dawn French.
* "Goodnight Sweetheart" (1993-1999): Writer of the sitcom starring Nicholas Lyndhurst.
* "The Worst Week of My Life" (2004-2008): Co-creator and writer of the sitcom.
* "The Likely Lads" (1990-1993): Renan wrote for the revival of this classic British sitcom.
* "My Family" (2000-2011): Renan wrote for this long-running sitcom.
* "The Queen's Nose" (2000-2003): Co-created and wrote for the sitcom.
Film:
* "The Vicar of Dibley" (2006): Renan wrote the script for the film adaptation of the TV series.
* "The Worst Week of My Life" (2008): Renan wrote the screenplay for the film adaptation of the sitcom.
* "One Foot in the Grave" (2001): Renan wrote the screenplay for the film adaptation of the TV series.
David Renan is considered a master of comedy writing, with a sharp wit and a deep understanding of human nature. He has won numerous awards for his work, including two British Academy Television Awards.