Oliver Crocker is a professional ghostwriter who loves helping people tell their stories. Drawing on years of experience conducting in-depth interviews, Oliver is a friendly, respectful interviewer and attentive listener. With a background in archive television research, Oliver specialises in crafting narrative-led memoirs for both high-profile and private clients. He is a strong storyteller and adept at capturing personalities authentically.
Oliver's ghostwroting credits include actor Larry Dann's autobiography Oh, What A Lovely Memoir, former Flying Squad detective Barry Appleton's true crime memoir Twentieth Century Cop and The Repair Shop star Mark Stuckey's forthcoming memoir Bright Spark, published by Mirror Books in September 2026.
Oliver has also ghostwritten the memories of over 150 cast and crew as the author of three TV guidebooks, including the bestselling All Memories Great & Small endorsed by the James Herriot estate.
As a television researcher for ITV’s This Morning, Oliver wrote scrupulous research briefs and interviewed contributors from all walks of life, often concerning sensitive or traumatic subjects. He also writes feature articles for the UK's top nostalgia monthly Best of British Magazine and charitable trust Film is Fabulous!
For a detailed breakdown of his bibliography and career summary, please visit Oliver's LinkedIn.
Would you like help writing your autobiography? Whether you are a celebrity or private individual, Oliver is currently available for private commissions. Contact him to discuss your ghostwriting project.