Charlie Higson is an English actor, comedian, author, and singer. He wrote the Young Bond series, and King of the Ants. Higson co-wrote, produced, and starred in the BBC sketch series The Fast Show and the comedy-drama Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased). He also co-wrote the thriller Suite 16 and hosted the comedy podcast Charlie Higson & Friends. In music, Higson formed the band The Higsons and was the lead singer of the punk group The Right Hand Lovers.