Blog posts by year and monthDecember 2019
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The Trial of Christine Keeler
Screenwriter Amanda Coe explains what drew her to the story of the 1961 affair between John Profumo, the Secretary of State for War in Harold Macmillan's Conservative government and Christine Keeler, and her subsequent trial.
A Christmas Carol from Peaky Blinders' creator Steven Knight
Watch Steven Knight introduce his new adaptation of the Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol, plus reveal the origins of his worldwide smash show Peaky Blinders, his second global hit following Who Wants to be a Millonaire?
BBC Writersroom Scotland Christmas Update
Find out the latest news from our team in Glasgow and what they've got coming up for 2020.
The Scottish Voices 2019
Scottish Voices 2018/19 was made up of 34 writers. These writers were identified through open submission opportunities, talent scouting and by recommendation. The Biogs below are up to date as of February 2020 after which you can contact the Writersroom Scotland team for any updates.
BBC Writersroom Wales Festival 2019 Review by Wales Writer in Residence, Rhiannon Boyle
This week the BBC Writersroom Wales Festival was held at National Museum Cardiff. With guest speakers such as - Russell T Davies, the creators of His Dark Materials - Bad Wolf Studios, Keeping Faith writer Matthew Hall, the legendary Andrew Davies, the hilarious Rob Brydon and Ruth Jones, and of...
Responsible Child
Responsible Child is a powerful new factual drama on BBC Two in which a young boy on the cusp of adolescence finds himself standing trial for murder. We spoke to the drama's screenwriter, Sean Buckley, about the challenges and responsibilities involved.
PODCAST : Writer Andrea Gibb about Elizabeth is Missing – ASK THE WRITE QUESTIONS
BBC Writersroom are delighted to kick off our first podcast in the new format with Andrea Gibb about Elizabeth is Missing.
