BBC Drama Series Writers Academy 2008

The BBC is inviting applications for its Drama Series Writers Academy 2008.

The Academy is the only course in the world that guarantees writers the opportunity to work on prime time television. Established by BBC Controller of Drama Production John Yorke, its aim is to create a pool of writing talent to work on some of BBC One’s best-loved and most popular shows – EastEnders, Casualty, Holby City , and Doctors.

Students that secure a place will enjoy masterclasses from the best in the business: writers such as Tony Jordan, Jimmy McGovern, Dominic Minghella, Jed Mercurio, Tony McHale, and Ashley Pharoah, as well as leading directors such as Bharat Nalluri and Dearbhla Walsh.

Alongside training on all aspects of drama production from editing to scheduling, students will receive direct writing experience on continuing dramas, with the aim of transmitting their finished scripts on BBC One.

Entrants must have already had at least one professional drama commission in film, television or radio drama script produced or one theatre piece performed professionally.

The closing date for applications is May 12th 2008. Full details are available from the BBC Jobs website.