
BBC Writers
BBC Writers seeks out fresh voices, championing writer talent from across the UK and Republic of Ireland. We support, develop and challenge writers throughout their careers, across the BBC.
Latest episodes

Jun 20, 2022 • 40min
Ask the Write Questions with Dolly Alderton and China Moo-Young
The writer and director of Everything I Know About Love, adapted from Dolly Alderton's best-selling memoir for BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Mar 23, 2022 • 30min
Ask the Write Questions with the writers of Dodger
We put your questions to Rhys Thomas and Lucy Montgomery, the writers of the hit new CBBC and BBC One show 'Dodger'.

Nov 18, 2021 • 31min
Ask the Write Questions with Neil Forsyth
Neil Forsyth, creator of the BBC drama Guilt, discusses character development, humor in scripts, and maintaining passion in writing. He shares insights on personal and industry challenges, adapting to virtual work environments, and his upcoming drama series, The Gold.

Sep 15, 2021 • 30min
Ask the Write Questions with Jack and Harry Williams
The writing brothers behind Baptiste, The Missing, Liar, Rellik and One of Us and upcoming The Tourist answer questions from the audience and share their advice.

Mar 10, 2021 • 36min
Ask the Write Questions with Death in Paradise
Executive Producer Tim Key and Story Consultant and Writer James Hall from the team behind BBC One's Death in Paradise answer your questions.

Jan 19, 2021 • 30min
Ask the Write Questions with Amanda Coe
Novelist and screenwriter Amanda Coe recently adapted Black Narcissus for BBC One. Her other screenwriting credits include The Trial of Christine Keeler and Apple Tree Yard.

Oct 20, 2020 • 40min
Ask the Write Questions with David Nicholls
Writer David Nichols discusses adapting novels to screenplays, navigating challenges in writing, giving advice to new writers, and exploring the writing process and research. He shares insights on work ethic, starting a writing career, and hints at a new project based on the novel 'Sweet Sorrow'.

Dec 20, 2019 • 30min
Ask the Write Questions with Andrea Gibb
A new series of our podcast. The first guest is screenwriter Andrea Gibb following the broadcast of her adaptation of Elizabeth is Missing starring Glenda Jackson.

Sep 13, 2017 • 1h 1min
Inside the Writersroom with Jack Thorne
Join the UK's leading television drama writers, including Jed Mercurio and Sally Wainwright, as they lay bare their writing habits, habitats and career paths for the BBC's Abigail Gonda. A series of up close and personal interviews with the UK’s most brilliant writing talent inside the room where each of these writers actually writes.

Sep 13, 2017 • 1h 17min
Inside the Writersroom with Dennis Kelly
Join the UK's leading television drama writers, including Jed Mercurio and Sally Wainwright, as they lay bare their writing habits, habitats and career paths for the BBC's Abigail Gonda. A series of up close and personal interviews with the UK’s most brilliant writing talent inside the room where each of these writers actually writes.
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