Gavin Collinson
BBC Writersroom
Blog posts in total 45
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A Quick Word with… Derek Ritchie, Producer of Class.
We caught up with Class’s producer, Derek Ritchie (Doctor Who, Wizards vs Aliens) and persuaded him to spill the beans about this extraordinary new show, how it was written, Patrick Ness and starring in The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot…
A Quick Word With… Sir Lenny Henry.
We caught up with show business legend Sir Lenny Henry and asked him what’s the golden rule of comedy, all about the process of writing his semi-autobiographical drama, which of his many onscreen characters he’d prefer to go out for a drink with and much more!
The Missing, Series 2: Interview with Writers Jack and Harry Williams
The first series of The Missing gripped audiences on both sides of the Atlantic and received nominations for several BAFTAs and two Golden Globes. And the second series is now unleashed! We caught up with writers Harry and Jack Williams and talked at length about writing the story and what’s ahead…
Interview with Doctor Who Script Editor, Nick Lambon
Nick Lambon is the script editor for Doctor Who, having joined the team for Peter Capaldi’s second series back in 2015. He recently appeared on our Writing Doctor Who panel, but in case you missed the event, we caught up with Nick to discuss working on the show, fave lines, biggest challenges an...
Five facts about The Fall that you might not know…
The third series of The Fall begins on BBC Two on Thursday, 29 September at 9pm! To celebrate the show's return we’ve got five facts about series 1-3 that you may not realise…
The Fall Returns: Interview with writer/creator Allan Cubitt
The Fall returns to BBC Two on Thursday, 29 September at 9pm. The six-part series is once again written by the show’s creator and director, Allan Cubitt, whom we recently caught up with…
The Fall Returns: What You Need to Know!
The Fall returns to BBC Two on Thursday, 29 September at 9pm. So, what does the series hold? Warning! Spoilers ahead!
A Quick Word With… Tim Stimpson, script writer for The Archers.
We caught up with our man in Ambridge, writer Tim Stimpson, who wrote The Archers' acclaimed ‘trial week’.
Our Girl: Interview with Writer Tony Grounds and Star Michelle Keegan
Writer Tony Grounds talks about penning the new series of Our Girl and actor Michelle Keegan reveals what we have to look forward to…
12 Competitions / Opportunities for Writers to Go For this Bank Holiday!
We’ve grouped together a mixture of 12 competitions and opportunities that could inspire you, challenge you or hopefully give your writing career a shot in the arm!
Loads More BBC Drama Announced… and Here are the Details!
Speaking at the 2016 Edinburgh Television Festival, Charlotte Moore, Director of BBC Content, has announced a range of ambitious, high quality commissions...
One of Us: An Interview with Writers Harry and Jack Williams
One of Us is a gripping new thriller by Harry and Jack Williams, the sibling scribes behind The Missing. We caught up with the brothers and quizzed them about their latest series and the writing process…
Sarah Phelps on Physicality and Understanding Your Characters
We caught up with Sarah Phelps at the recent TV Drama Writers’ Festival and asked her about several aspects of writing...
Kay Mellor On Creating a Sense of Place in Dramas… And What Writers Must Fight For!
VIDEO: Kay Mellor discusses the benefits that a strong sense of place gives a drama and how it helps the actors involved. She also shares advice for where to go if you have a script you’re passionate about…
The Worlds of Terry Nation
We take a brief journey through the worlds of one of the UK's most successful television writers...
The Secret Agent: Interview with Writer Tony Marchant
Writer Tony Marchant talks about adapting The Secret Agent, the relationships within the narrative and why it remains so relevant today…
Bidding Adieu to The Musketeers: The Show’s Writer-Execs on Saying Goodbye…
We couldn’t say goodbye to The Musketeers without saying hello to two of the writers behind the second and third series...
The Musketeers: The Scripts
Read two scripts from series 3 of The Musketeers!
VIDEO: A Quick Chat With… Kay Mellor
In this exclusive video, Kay Mellor talks passionately about the importance of anger in her – and your – writing.
Looking Back on the TV Drama Writers' Festival, 2016
The 2016 TV Drama Writers’ Festival, chaired by Kay Mellor, OBE, took place in London on Monday, 18 July and we’ve got a smattering of pics and the best bits from the day's events…
