Cornish Voices

We're delighted to announce the details of our latest writer development group, Cornish Voices, who join our other groups from across the UK. 

"BBC Writersroom is adding an extra regional “Voices” group to our current initiatives. We feel there is scope to widen our reach with a new group that moves from region to region each year. And we are kicking off in Cornwall, in partnership with Screen Cornwall.

Cornwall is beautiful, with a wild and rugged coastline. But it is more than a holiday destination. It is a Celtic nation with a unique culture and heritage, which is rarely represented on screen in a contemporary context. It is also an area of huge socio-economic deprivation – something visitors rarely see. Cornish Voices aims to bring through the voices of that culture, and develop stories of contemporary Cornwall, while providing training in craft skills; supporting the development of TV and Radio/podcast ideas; demystifying the business; setting up networking events; and introducing those writers to the range of opportunities offered in the broadcast industry." 

Anne Edyvean, Head of BBC Writersroom

“A proud Celtic nation, Cornwall has a long tradition of storytelling across many creative forms inspired by a unique heritage and diverse contemporary culture. Screen Cornwall is a champion of Cornish talent, from our work with BBC New Creatives right through to feature films such as BAIT. We’re delighted to work with the BBC to put together the Cornish Voices group and look forward to connecting them with industry opportunities, as well as promoting authentic portrayals of the region across all broadcast platforms.”

Laura Giles, Managing Director, Screen Cornwall

The seventeen Cornish Voices are:

• Alys Metcalf
• Edward Rowe
• Lara Barbier
• Anna Mansell
• Marie Macneill
• Simon Harvey
• Jake Macintosh
• Yazmin Joy Vigus
• Miles Sloman
• Sara-lee McCall
• Alex MJ Smith
• Tom Kerevan
• Callum Mitchell
• Henry Darke
• Rebecca Mordan
• Annamaria Murphy
• Brett Harvey

*Update July 2022* You can find out more about the writers and how to contact us if you'd like more information or to read their spec scripts on our Cornish Voices Concludes blog post 

Miles Sloman sums up his Cornish Voices experience