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Huw Davies: Caught in the Tourist Trap
Over Spring 2018 Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Writersroom Wales placed Welsh Writer Huw Davies (a member of the Welsh Voices 17-18 group) with The Comedy Unit on their production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Wales, Tourist Trap. We caught up with Huw to find out more about the experience, what he learnt and any top tips he can share.
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Russell T Davies on his new Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One drama 'Years and Years'
Years and Years began on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One on Tuesday 14th May and on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ iPlayer. The writer Russell T Davies explains why, despite the shows sometimes dark subject matter, that the real heart of it is about family and how as humans we're hard-wired to laugh, even in the darkest times.
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Writing The Archers: From idea to airwaves
Script writer Keri DaviesΒ shares an in-depth insight into the writing process for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4's, The Archers.
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War and Peace - an interview with Andrew Davies, the writer of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One's new adaptation of Tolstoy's novel.
Andrew Davies is well-known for his adaptations of classics including Vanity Fair and Pride and Prejudice. In this interview by the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Media Centre he explains the challenges and rewards of adapting Tolstoy's 'War and Peace' for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One.
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What happened on the TV Drama Writers' Programme?
Leanne Davis was one of 11 promising screenwriters partnered with 11 independent production companies for our 2020/21 TV Drama Writers' Programme which culminated in script read-throughs just before Easter. Find out from Leanne what the scheme involved and what it has meant for her.
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Blue Lights
Blue Lights is a new Belfast-set drama which focuses on the challenges faced by three very different probationers in the Police Service of Northern Ireland. We spoke to the series creators, Adam Patterson and Declan Lawn.
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Bread & Roses Centennial Rapid Response
Afshin Dehkordi, Co-founder studioSTRIKE, discusses the Bread & Roses Centennial Rapid ResponseΒ - a partnership between Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ writersroom and StudioStrike.Β He give Inspiration and insight about the Bread & Roses Centennial.Β
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Creating The Last Hours of Laura K
Rachel De-lahay is one of the team of 4 writers who created the 24 hour immersive digital mystery and also plays the main character of Laura Kitchens. She explains how the project came about.
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Gold Digger
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One's new family drama starring Julia Ormond and Ben Barnes begins on Tuesday 12th November at 9pm. We spoke to the show's creator, writer Marnie Dickens, to find out more about her writing life and the inspiration for the drama.
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"My dream is to be a screenwriter (especially for Doctor Who). Do you have any advice?" Yes it turns out I do.
Sarah Dollard is the writer of Episode 10 of Doctor Who Series 9, "Face the Raven". She previously shared some great advice for fellow writers via her tumblr, which we've republished here with her permission.
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Winning The Frank Deasy Award
Katie DouglasΒ shares her experience about the process of entering and going on to win The Frank Deasy Award.
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From Book Editor to Script Editor
Ellie Drewry outlines her pathway from book to script editing and what the disciplines have in common. Ellie took part in the 2023 Duly Noted scheme from Rope Ladder Fiction and Eleven Film, a development programme for aspiring script editors, which opens again for applications this week.
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Creating Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front - Radio 4's epic new First World War drama
The Editor of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front, Jessica Dromgoole explains the process and decisions behind the creation of Radio 4's epic new drama marking the centenary of the First World War.
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Made in Wales: My 'It's My Shout' experience
Ian Eadon-Davies is a lecturer in Performing Arts. Last year he entered the 'It's My Shout' screenwriting opportunity. He explains what happened and why he'd recommend it to other budding Welsh screenwriters.
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Silent Witness: Bloodlines
Silent Witness is a rare thing on British television, a two hour show. Two hours is the length of a film, and we've tried to approach each SW script we've written as just that - a movie. To carry an audience through a two-hour story you need a strong concept at its heart, and a good pay-off. If ...
