Creator of Apple TV's Still Up

Comedy writer Steve Burge has died at the age of 47.

He co-created the 2023  Apple TV comedy-drama Still Up starring Antonia Thomas, Craig Roberts and Blake Harrison and the 2013 Radio 4 comedy, Seekers, set in a JobCentre.

His other credits include Rhys Thomas’s A Year In The Life Of A Year, Shooting Stars and Would I Lie To you?

United Agents, which represented him, broke the news of his death in a statenent saying: ‘We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of our client, Steve Burge.

‘Steve was a gifted writer, known for his work on Still Up, Seekers and Would I Lie To You?.

‘Over the weekend, we lost a wonderful talent, but also someone who was widely admired and respected across the industry. His most recent sketch, The Bank Job for Comic Relief, was a huge success and a testament to his creativity and skill.

‘Steve will be sorely missed. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.’

He also made a number of appearances on programmes including Tittybangbang, The Life of Rock with Brian Pern and  Bang, Bang, It's Reeves and Mortimer.

Here’s his Bank Job sketch featuring Dermot O’Leary, Alison Hammond, Idris Elba and more, 

Published: 30 Apr 2026