began her career in theatre and subsequently moved to screenwriting via a Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Talent competition and a development group at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Wales.
She is best known for her work on CΒι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ dramas including Tracy Beaker, Young Dracula, The Dumping Ground, Eve, Hetty Feather and The Worst Witch.
In her interview Emma discusses the importance of fair representation in writing for broadcast following which reported on the ratio of male to female writers in British film and TV.
At the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ we’ve set out a clear commitment to developing female talent, and since October 2016, 40% of peak time dramas commissioned by the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ are written or co-written by female writers. Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Films’ current development slate is also comprised of 45% female writers and we’ll continue to develop and support brilliant female writers to make even more progress.