Growing up with Cerebral Palsy, I often let others speak for me simply because it was easier... Although I have written several short films, I am thrilled that the BBC have given me a chance to share my work with a larger audience. And, now that I’ve found my voice, I plan to never shut up - so long as actors are willing to perform it of course.
The five writers of Series 5 of The Break are: William Barrington, Angela Clarke, Annalisa Dinnella, Rob Kinsman and Lettie Precious. Each of the writers have disabilities and their experiences are reflected in the stories in all their diversity and humour. Amongst the writers selected this year are three who attended BBC Writersroom's Writers Access Group, an initiative founded in 2018 that offers talented writers with disabilities the chance to develop their writing skills and secure opportunities across the BBC’s scripted output.
The series is produced for BBC Three by BBC Studios Drama Production. The Executive Producer for BBC Writersroom is Anne Edyvean and for BBC Three is Ayela Butt. The Executive Producers for BBC Studios are Caroline Levy and Esther Springer.
Nominated for the Broadcast Digital Awards 2022
Oh Toni by Lettie Precious
Toni wants to ask the girl of her dreams to the school prom. Only question is, can she do it without accidentally killing her?
Rude by Annalisa Dinella
May has a difficult dilemma as she tries not to offend her first friend at university.
Watch The Break
- Watch BFFon BBC iPlayer
- Watch Oh Tonion BBC iPlayer
- Watch Weedon BBC iPlayer
- Watch Losing Iton BBC iPlayer
- Watch Rudeon BBC iPlayer
- Meet the writers of The Break V and find out more about their storieson the BBC's Media Centre website
- Creating The Breakon the BBC Writersroom blog
