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BBC Writers
United Kingdom
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BBC Writers seeks out fresh voices, championing new and experienced writer talent from across the UK.
We exist to inspire, inform and discover - to support, develop and challenge writers throughout their careers, across the BBC.
Writers are at the heart of everything we do.
We exist to inspire, inform and discover - to support, develop and challenge writers throughout their careers, across the BBC.
Writers are at the heart of everything we do.
Lauren Sequeira (Domino Day) interviewed by BBC Writers
BBC Writers interviews writer Lauren Sequeira, creator and writer of Domino Day, about her writing journey and her writing tips.
Head over to the Be Inspired section of the BBC Writers website, or check out the rest of our UA-cam channel, to find more interviews with top writers!
Our website: www.bbc.co.uk/writers/resources/be-inspired/
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Head over to the Be Inspired section of the BBC Writers website, or check out the rest of our UA-cam channel, to find more interviews with top writers!
Our website: www.bbc.co.uk/writers/resources/be-inspired/
Follow us on X: / bbcwritersroom
Follow us on Instagram: / bbcwriters
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Tony Schumacher (The Responder) Interviewed by BBC Writers
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As the multiple award-winning and nominated Liverpool-set drama The Responder returns, we took the opportunity to speak to the show's creator Tony Schumacher. Tony also discusses the importance of setting, getting out of your own way as a writer, dealing with writers block and self-doubt, and much more!
Jesse Armstrong interviewed by BBC Writers
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Jesse Armstrong (Succession, Peep Show, The Thick Of It) talked to us about writing in the UK vs writing in America as well as how working in a writing partnership works. Watch more interviews on the Be Inspired Section of our website here: www.bbc.co.uk/writers/resources/be-inspired/ Follow us on X: bbcwritersroom Follow us on Instagram: bbcwriters
BBC Writers interviews Doctor Who showrunners (Russel T Davies, Steven Moffat, and Chris Chibnall)
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BBC Writers take a look back at some of the questions we asked Russel T Davies, Steven Moffat, and Chris Chibnall - with Steven Moffat even dropping in a delightful bit of Doctor Who trivia! You can watch the full versions of each of these interviews on our UA-cam channel or on the Be Inspired section of our website: www.bbc.co.uk/writers/resources/be-inspired/ Follow us on X: bbcwr...
Helen Black interviewed by BBC Writers
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Helen Black explains how she ended up writing for TV, making the change from writing novels to writing screenplays, and also gives her thoughts on whether TV drama can be a force for good. We interviewed Helen at the premiere of Time series 2, which she co-wrote with Jimmy McGovern, and you can read more specifically about her experiences writing for Time series 2 on our blog here: www.bbc.co.u...
Jimmy McGovern interviewed by BBC Writers (2023)
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In 2023, Jimmy McGovern spoke to BBC Writers at the Premiere of Time Series 2. Jimmy shared words of wisdom about finding a voice as a writer, what he's learnt from his longstanding writing career, as well as whether he feels TV Drama can be a force for good. Watch more of our interviews on the Be Inspired section of our website here: www.bbc.co.uk/writers/resources/be-inspired/ Follow us on X:...
Get the Inside Scoop on the BBC Writers Open Call opportunity (31st October 2023)
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From 12 noon on Tuesday 7th November 2023 until 12 noon on Tuesday 5th December 2023 you can submit a script to the BBC Writers Open Call opportunity. In this Inside Scoop webinar, Jess Loveland (Head of New Writing for BBC Writers and BBC Drama Commissioning) talks with three guests about general advice and top tips for submitting during this year's submission window. For more details on how a...
BBC Writersroom's Writers' Access Group: Find out more and get great advice for your application
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The BBC Writersroom's Writers' Access Group for deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent writers is open for applications until noon on Tuesday 18th April 2023. We caught up with two alumni from the scheme, Rob Kinsman and Mandy Redvers-Rowe, to find out more about their experience and to get some great advice and top tips to support your application. Full details are available on our website www.b...
BBC Writersroom's Writers' Access Group: Find out more from our ambassadors
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Screenwriter Jack Thorne and Actors Rose Ayling-Ellis and Ruth Madeley introduce the BBC Writersroom's Writers' Access Group for deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent writers. They are joined by the Head of New Writing for BBC Writersroom and BBC Drama, Jess Loveland. The panel is chaired by Laurence Clark, who is a comedian and writer (and graduate of the Writers' Access Group). Applications ar...
Get the Inside Scoop on BBC Writersroom's Open Call opportunity
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Our annual script submission opportunity. Jess Loveland (Head of New Writing for BBC Writersroom and BBC Drama Commissioning) and guests, with top tips and advice ahead of this year's submission window. Panellists include Amy Trigg, Daniel Rusteau, Georgia Affonso and Nigel Hastings. This year submissions are open from noon on Wednesday 9th November to noon on Wednesday 7th December. Find full ...
BBC Writersroom's Open Call - watch our webinar event from 2nd December 2021
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Join Jess Loveland (Head of New Writing) and guests, for advice and top tips. Go to the BBC Writersroom website to find out how to enter a script into our Open Call opportunity. www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/opportunities/send-a-script/
Introducing our Open Call for script submissions and answering your questions
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Hear from Jess Loveland, Head of New Writing for BBC Writersroom & Drama Commissioning as she explains more about our script submission process and the opportunities that it offers. She also answers your questions. Find out more details on our website www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/opportunities/send-a-script/ If you have more questions you can contact us via email at writersroom@bbc.co.uk or put th...
BBC Writersroom Interviews: Russell T Davies
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We spoke to Russell at the Wales Writers Festival in 2019. Here Russell explains how he now realises he is writing all the time (even though he may not be physically sitting at a desk) and how he gets into the right headspace. He talks about his creative process and about writing for different audiences. He gives his top tips for other writers, how he deals with people's expectations, some of t...
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The UK has been forced into self-isolation. For some this is life or death; for others an excuse to meet up with a girl you have no business seeing. Or, you know, both.
Solitaire
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In times of desperation, people turn to extreme measures to innovate and find ways to make money. But which is worth more, clearing your overdraft or a clear conscience?
The Essentials of Scriptwriting: 8. Writing is Rewriting
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The Essentials of Scriptwriting: 8. Writing is Rewriting
The Essentials of Scriptwriting: 7. Dialogue
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The Essentials of Scriptwriting: 7. Dialogue
The Essentials of Scriptwriting: 6. Scenes
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The Essentials of Scriptwriting: 6. Scenes
The Essentials of Scriptwriting: 5. Characters
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The Essentials of Scriptwriting: 5. Characters
The Essentials of Scriptwriting: 4. The Muddle in the Middle
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The Essentials of Scriptwriting: 4. The Muddle in the Middle
The Essentials of Scriptwriting: 3. Beginnings (and Endings)
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The Essentials of Scriptwriting: 3. Beginnings (and Endings)
The Essentials of Scriptwriting: 2 Know What You Want to Write
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The Essentials of Scriptwriting: 2 Know What You Want to Write
The Essentials of Scriptwriting: 1. Developing Your Idea
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The Essentials of Scriptwriting: 1. Developing Your Idea
He would really choose 'I may destroy you'. I understand the plot was interesting but the overall writing was mediocre.
So if someone kisses you will you turn into a Princes?
Succession has some of the best writing that has ever been put on the screen, brilliant
Great interview. And he's spot on about writing...I write in exactly the same fashion; unfortunately, I don't get paid for my writing, but it's still something I *have* to do!
Thanks for this!
Very Best witty writer.
The Whistleblowers - series 2007- predicted the corona virus -
"Promosm" 😢
"Don't get it right, get it written" are wise words.
when was this interview?
Hi, this was recorded before our live event with Jesse Armstrong in the BBC's Radio Theatre in London on 27th October 2023.
listening to feedback. i dont think Hussle T Races ( is that his name ) does that.
R.I.P DOCTOR WHO 1963 - 2017
Helen Black
I love what Dennis says at 2:00, fundamentally we don't really know what people are capable of until we push the right (or wrong) sequence of butttons and I think the same applies with characters. Some of their motivation is circumstantial and some is inherent.
Thank you very much!
Thanks. Really insightful
I missed the live webinar so very happy its on UA-cam.
We have six minute episode TV. It's called Anime. 3 minute recap, 5 minute intro song, 6 minutes of actual show, 2 minutes sneak-peak of the next episode, and a 10 minute credit/outro song
‘Listen to Feedback!’ Something ain’t right here🤔
Is this the Stephen Moffat who apparently said that his job at the BBC was to "kinda tell lies" by reimag lining history by. putting black people front and centre of everything because that is better. Or was that another Stephen Moffat?
Charlotte is like the sun. Take care and love Tom. You are a wonderful couple and good parents of two sons. 🔥🥰♥💕
The Matthew Robinson & John Yorke years was the best era Eastenders ever had in my opinion. It’s never hit those heights since.
Can we write something for animation?
Chumbawamba readymades! Her voice shines in the music
Just the best writer I've ever seen. Love how you just keep a weeping angel in your garden. I'd be terrified to walk through that at night. Must give your kids nightmares.
Can I send you my crime novel? It sold 10,000 copies locally! I’m told it’s a gripping page-turner.
Hi there, we do not accept any work other than scripts such as prose or poetry. If you would like to adapt your own work into a screenplay and are based in the UK or Republic of Ireland then you can submit to our Open Call scheme. Further details can be found here: www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/opportunities/send-a-script/
@@bbcwriters thanks!
What a lovely woman ☺️
I just listened to her play Undeniably Keith. It was utterly charming. More plays by this wonderful writer please.
When is the next submission window?
Hi Rebecca, the next Open call window will be later this year. Keep an eye on our website and socials for further updates.
very clever man
I've started listening to Opening Lines, Radio 4, and really enjoying the insight and clarity of John's discussion
The intro is like "I want to be surprised" in the deadliest of monotones.
Superb webinar. I always feel more disabled as a writer than any other role in the TV industry, because there is so little chance of getting a story away that features a disabled lead. Here's hoping legends like these on the webinar help force through change. Bravo everyone.
Thank you so much for sharing this with us ❤️🔥from Kyoto
Paula Milnes, writer Desert Island choices are: Five Easy Pieces; Don't Look Now; and Two Days, One Night
katie baxendale was a good actress nice lady she is.
Thank you for sharing. Was so gutted I had to work and miss this .🙏🏾🌟♥️
I love these kinds of videos, thank you for sharing them! Good luck everybody! And have fun!
Thank you so much for sharing with us. ❤️🔥 from 🇯🇵 Pray you can continue sharing incredible UA-cam scriptwriting content with us
We will!
Did chibbers get a hair plug?
He's brilliant in Still game.great actor
He was right about streaming
Hopefully he’ll make Doctor Who good again!
Series 2 would be great.
2022: 15:00 'A desperate need for new writers' has been said by many since the 80s! There is a desperate need to stop training/guiding writers into writing so badly. Every script re British television drama in the last 30 odd years sounds like every other script! Every line of dialogue sounds like everyone else's dialogue. Most of the talented writers left eons ago and for good reason. Today's writers mirror the 'standard' they have been brought up and trained with and so it becomes inescapable. I've also noticed it in some professional script readers who have a tendency to think in overly used storytelling techniques. Most producers have a tendency to treat audiences as though they had never watched drama before. If anything, audiences watch considerably more than we do which takes them miles up the road asking us to catch up. They don't need the endless help. Let writers position themselves ahead of the audience and the audience will feel this and enjoy it. In the 90s McGovern said 'we're producing dozens and dozens of bad television writers who think they're writing for television but are in fact writing for radio i.e. the microphone' and although Jimmy was once a hero, his scripts for Brookside and Cracker were stunners, I disagree with him; most drama is watched by women who do not care too much for the visual aspect but they passionately care about characters and their conversations and it's these two that have suffered the most. Scripts come across as though they've been written by writers in straightjackets which is the opposite to what happens in American tv: study highly successful American television; for example 'The Big C' which has fabulous stories and storytelling; dramatic/funny; fabulous cast; performances; pace; full of wows; full of surprises; hypnotic; original; entertaining; every other line is a piece of art; makes you desperate for more; elements British writing used to contain over 30/35 years ago. There's been more and more writers entering television since the mid80s but they turn into the same person - the same voice - which cannot be their fault? Who is still watching British terrestrial (drama) tv these days? Get a firestick and away you go.
Based on what he's saying, I should be a writer.
Wow.. that is awesome! How her brain works. Fascinating!
Alice Nutter is an absolute LEGEND as far as I'm concerned. I saw Chumbawamba 6 times,but wish it was 60. She was part of one of the BEST bands ever,in my opinion.
Chinballs: the British Joss Whedon. 🤦🏾