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  1. The Living and the Dead: Ashley Pharoah on the Writing Process

    The Living and the Dead: Ashley Pharoah on the Writing Process

    We caught up with Ashley Pharoah, Creator and Writer of the new ±«Óãtv One drama series The Living and the Dead - he discussed the writing process, production challenges and his top tips for budding writers.

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  2. Piers Wenger Appointed New Controller of ±«Óãtv Drama Commissioning

    Piers Wenger Appointed New Controller of ±«Óãtv Drama Commissioning

    Charlotte Moore, ±«Óãtv Controller of TV Channels and iPlayer, has announced that Piers Wenger will be the new Controller of ±«Óãtv Drama Commissioning.

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  3. ±«Óãtv Films and ±«Óãtv Writersroom Announce the Winner of the Inaugural ‘±«Óãtv Screenplay First Award’.

    ±«Óãtv Films and ±«Óãtv Writersroom Announce the Winner of the Inaugural ‘±«Óãtv Screenplay First Award’.

    ±«Óãtv Films and ±«Óãtv Writersroom are delighted to announce the winner of the inaugural ‘±«Óãtv Screenplay First Award’, an award which was launched last year in line with ±«Óãtv Films’ 25th Anniversary celebrations. And in an unforeseen move...

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  4. A Quick Chat With… Writer Dan Freedman: The First Half

    A Quick Chat With… Writer Dan Freedman: The First Half

    We chatted with the creator of Jamie Johnson, Dan Freedman, an author who’s passionate about stories that youngsters can enjoy; stories fashioned with realistic plots and characters who are authentic as opposed to role models…

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  5. New Directors Scheme: The Story So Far… An Interview with Ruth Carney

    New Directors Scheme: The Story So Far… An Interview with Ruth Carney

    Back in 2015, ±«Óãtv Drama, supported by Creative Skillset and Directors UK, launched a training initiative for new TV directors. So... How did it go? W e caught up with Ruth Carney, one of the initiative’s first directors, to get the nitty-gritty about how it worked and what she learnt…

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  6. A Quick Chat With… Steve Pemberton (Part Two)

    A Quick Chat With… Steve Pemberton (Part Two)

    In A Quick Chat With… Steve Pemberton (Part One), Steve talked about getting started in the business and gave a wealth of practical tips for newbie writers. In part two he discusses Inside No. 9, creating empathy for monstrous characters, what keeps him motivated and more…

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  7. A Quick Chat With… Steve Pemberton (Part One)

    A Quick Chat With… Steve Pemberton (Part One)

    We caught up with Steve Pemberton and began chatting about his early career. As we talked it struck us that he was over-flowing with great, practical tips for aspiring writers/comedians…

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  8. Reg: Jimmy McGovern and the Writing Process

    Reg: Jimmy McGovern and the Writing Process

    We look at the critically acclaimed film, Reg, alongside Jimmy McGovern’s writing process.

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  9. 360 Soundscapes: What You Need to Know about Recent Developments

    360 Soundscapes: What You Need to Know about Recent Developments

    Binaural sound: What exactly is it? What are the implications for writers and does it have a downside?

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