Yakka Dee!
Watch out for this new series encouraging children to talk, co-created and written by Katie Simmons, which started on Cbeebies Monday 13th November.
BAFTA Children’s Awards
Congratulations to the HEY DUGGEE team who have won Best Pre-School at the 2017 BAFTA Children’s Awards and to Jo Clegg who wrote the winning entry episode ‘The Tadpole Badge.’
The Dumping Ground
A special Halloween episode of this award-winning children’s drama, written by Matt Cooke and Vince Lund, broadcast on CBBC, 27th October at 5pm and 8.30pm. Catch up here
Under the Market Roof
This new play by Becky Prestwich took place in Chorley Market from the 11th – 21st October and was inspired by interviews with those who shop and work there. More info here
Mrs Sidhu Investigates
New murder-mystery comedy drama by Suk Pannu started Wednesday 4th October on BBC Radio 4.
Maisie Says She Loves Me
Play by Jimmy Osborne, was performed at the Lincoln Performing Arts Centre, 29th and 30th September.
EastEnders
Episodes of EastEnders this week, 28th August – 1st September are directed by Penelope Shales-Slyne. Catch up here
Good Favour
Co-written by Glenn Montgomery, feature film GOOD FAVOUR will premiere at the Toronto Film Festival in September 2017.
Breaking Up With Bradford
The new radio play by Kamal Kaan will be broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on Thursday 17th August at 14.15pm. It will be available to listen here
Gazing At A Distant Star
This wonderful play written by Sian Rowland is coming to Edinburgh Fringe from the 3-28 Aug. Tickets and more info here
BBC Writersroom Drama Room 2017
Congratulations to Jimmy Osborne and Kamal Kaan who have been selected for the 2017 Drama Room development group. Read more about the scheme here.
Marcella
Shooting has started on Series 2 of this 8-part thriller. Co-creator and Exec Producer Nicola Larder, Co-producer Chris Ballantyne.