Paterson Joseph was born and raised in London and trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho is his debut novel. He’s worked extensively on screen, television and in the theatre. Paterson most recently wrapped on Boat Story for the BBC and will next appear in Wonka alongside Timothée Chalamet, directed by Paul King. Paterson’s previous on screen credits include: Anansi Boys, That Dirty Black Bag, Vigil, The Mosquito Coast, Inside No.9, The End Of The F***ing World, Noughts And Crosses, Avenue 5, Grantchester, Peep Show, Green Wing, In The Name Of The Father and The Beach. On stage, Paterson’s theatre credits include A Christmas Carol (Old Vic), Troilus and Cressida, The Last Days of Don Juan, King Lear (RSC); Elmina’s Kitchen, St Joan, Emperor Jones and The Royal Hunt of the Sun (National Theatre).