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  1. The Trial of Christine Keeler

    The Trial of Christine Keeler

    Screenwriter Amanda Coe explains what drew her to the story of the 1961 affair between John Profumo, the Secretary of State for War in Harold Macmillan's Conservative government and Christine Keeler, and her subsequent trial.

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  2. A Christmas Carol from Peaky Blinders' creator Steven Knight

    A Christmas Carol from Peaky Blinders' creator Steven Knight

    Watch Steven Knight introduce his new adaptation of the Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol, plus reveal the origins of his worldwide smash show Peaky Blinders, his second global hit following Who Wants to be a Millonaire?

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  3. ±«Óãtv Writersroom Scotland Christmas Update

    ±«Óãtv Writersroom Scotland Christmas Update

    Find out the latest news from our team in Glasgow and what they've got coming up for 2020.

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  4. The Scottish Voices 2019

    The Scottish Voices 2019

    Scottish Voices 2018/19 was made up of 34 writers. These writers were identified through open submission opportunities, talent scouting and by recommendation. The Biogs below are up to date as of February 2020 after which you can contact the Writersroom Scotland team for any updates.

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  5. ±«Óãtv Writersroom Wales Festival 2019 Review by Wales Writer in Residence, Rhiannon Boyle

    ±«Óãtv Writersroom Wales Festival 2019 Review by Wales Writer in Residence, Rhiannon Boyle

    This week the ±«Óãtv Writersroom Wales Festival was held at National Museum Cardiff. With guest speakers such as - Russell T Davies, the creators of His Dark Materials - Bad Wolf Studios, Keeping Faith writer Matthew Hall, the legendary Andrew Davies, the hilarious Rob Brydon and Ruth Jones, and of...

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  6. Responsible Child

    Responsible Child

    Responsible Child is a powerful new factual drama on ±«Óãtv Two in which a young boy on the cusp of adolescence finds himself standing trial for murder. We spoke to the drama's screenwriter, Sean Buckley, about the challenges and responsibilities involved.

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  7. PODCAST : Writer Andrea Gibb about Elizabeth is Missing – ASK THE WRITE QUESTIONS

    PODCAST : Writer Andrea Gibb about Elizabeth is Missing – ASK THE WRITE QUESTIONS

    ±«Óãtv Writersroom are delighted to kick off our first podcast in the new format with Andrea Gibb about Elizabeth is Missing.

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