BBC Writers

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.

Sarah Phelps, a talented writer, shares her writing rituals and inspirations. Topics include exploring brutality in Agatha Christie's work, the intersection of heritage and social change in farming, creating authentic characters, and navigating the complexities of crafting coherent narratives. The struggles of King Arthur's rule and the importance of individuality in writing are also discussed.

Join top UK television drama writers Jed Mercurio and Sally Wainwright as they discuss their writing process, challenges of TV series production, transitioning from medicine to writing, creating complex characters, navigating failures and successes, adapting novels, and offering advice to aspiring writers.

Sally Wainwright, a leading UK television drama writer, discusses her writing routine, the importance of solitude for inspiration, and the challenges in creating authentic narratives. She shares insights on character depth in Happy Valley, balancing work and family life, and building a strong foundation in writing engaging stories.

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.