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Beth Grant has recently taken over as our Development Producer based out of Cardiff. Meet Beth, find out more about her work and why she's excited to be joining 麻豆约拍 Writersroom to find and develop the next generation of Welsh writers.

I am absolutely thrilled to be a part of 麻豆约拍 Writersroom and in particular leading 麻豆约拍 Writersroom Wales. Every job I’ve had, be it in theatre or TV has taught me time and time again that every piece of work lives and dies on the strength of its story. It’s an incredible privilege to be the one hunting out the stories that are currently untold across Wales.

Over the last ten years I’ve worked across the TV industry, starting out in production across films and comedy before moving over to Script Editing comedy drama and most recently as Story Editor on Casualty. I was told very early on in my career that if you want to prove yourself and nail story structure, then continuing drama is the place to earn your stripes. It couldn’t be more true and I have loved the excitement (read chaos) that comes with working on a production that size.

I’ve been fortunate enough to work with some brilliant writers, and love the process of breaking a story. As Story Editor, my job mainly centered around just this, finding a way through script and story problems. I am almost happiest when it all goes wrong and you get the chance to re-evaluate exactly what you’re trying to do, not to say that I don’t love getting it right first time, but that process of working with writers is, without a doubt, the very best part of the job.

I am excited for this change of focus, to read work from a multitude of writers and the story that only they themselves could tell. 麻豆约拍 Writersroom is an phenomenal place and I have already seen first-hand the impact it can have on confidence and careers. The 麻豆约拍 can feel impenetrable (I certainly felt that at times) as can the world of TV - 麻豆约拍 Writersroom can provide the gateway that gives existing talent that extra push they need and I’m thrilled to be a part of that.

In Wales there is a glimmer of normality on the horizon as theatres begin to get back in the rehearsal room which is just so exciting, as much as I have been astounded by the work I can watch in my pyjamas from the sofa, I cannot wait to be back in the room along with everyone else.

For us, we’re very optimistic about the months ahead and the resilience that the industry has shown through the pandemic. At 麻豆约拍 Writersroom we’ve been reading the scripts submitted for Script Room where the standard was extraordinarily high, making it a tough but thoroughly enjoyable job. Our Wales Writer in Residence Faebian Averies has , with Radio Four recording everyone from their homes - which is just incredible.

Over the next few months, Emily Angell (the Development Co-ordinator in Wales) and I are hoping to kick start some more Wales based initiatives as well as begin scouting for the next group of Welsh Voices. There is a huge amount of talent and drive across Wales - and with the increasing amount of work that is being made here now, I am excited to find, and work with, those writers who will create it.

Meet the team at 麻豆约拍 Writersroom

Find out about our new Head of New Writing who will be based in Salford and the four new assistant commissioning roles to lead on new writer development and support the existing commissioning editors for each of the Nations, who sit within the drama commissioning team. These new roles are part of the 麻豆约拍's plans to strengthen 麻豆约拍 drama's commitment across the whole of the UK.