UK Scriptwriters
By UKscriptwriters
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Podcast Description
Tim Clague and Danny Stack talk about the UK scriptwriting scene - film, TV and new media.
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CleanEpisode 20: Mailbag | In this episode Tim and Danny discuss: * Latest opportunities for writers * Questions posed by listeners * How to work with other writers * What they are watching (and playing!) | 24 4 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 19: James Moran interview | We sit down with James Moran at the Southern Script Festival to talk about: * Writing for Film and TV * Working to a brief * How he got started * And his top tips for horror | 24 3 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 18: Our new gigs | * Two new UK based schemes for writers * We answer your questions * What work we are doing and how we got it | 20 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 17: Goals | Mentioned in the podcast this month... Red Planet Prize Prequel to Cannes BAFTA guru website Our new(ish) facebook page Stephen Fry's interview Richard Feynman Sullivan's Travels by Preston Sturges (in fact from 1941, not the 50s) Fleabag Monkeyface Reviewed: Midnight in Paris Drive Arthur Christmas The Artist Young Adult The Descendants New Girl Community It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Borgen The links are in the podcast too if you have a snazzy device that reads them. | 9 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 16: A writer's life | Mirroring the Ricky Gervais podcast format this month's episode has Tim as Ricky, Danny as Stephen Merchant and guest star Johnny Griffith as Karl Pilkington. This month... * Danny gives an update on the Red Planet prize * We discuss why writers remain in the shadows * Practical tips to getting more work done | 1 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 15: London Screenwriters Festival | * Red Planet Prize is back! * Wise words from Jack Thorne * Joe Cornish and Edgar Wright on doing your research * Being more visual * Linda Aronson on new structures * Hard work always wins | 7 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 14: Dialogue | In this dialogue-special podcast: * Join us at the London Screenwriters Festival * We talk about dialogue, and share some new ideas * Things we've enjoyed recently in games, TV and film | 20 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 13: Agents | Along with the regular competition (courtesy of Industrial Scripts) and silly bits this podcast we focus on agents. * Do you need an agent? * What does an agent do for you? * How do you approach an agent? * Are you ready? | 27 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 12: Writer's Block | A one year anniversary for the podcast Competition Time - courtesy of Industrial Scripts Writer's Block - is it real? Script Checklist - what to do before you send out the first draft Contact Us - ukscriptwriters at hotmail.com | 28 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 11: Budget&Creativity | In this episode we go through the mail bag and answer 3 questions. Don't forget you can mail us questions at ukscriptwriters@hotmail.com and find us on twitter @ukscriptwriters * check out using withoutabox.com for your script competitions entries * Liquid Lunch * Hosting a script development day * Mail bag question 1: using real plays and real people featured in your script * Mail bag question 2: should you write to a budget? * Mail bag question 3: writing a pilot; the two ways * Reviews - a round up of the slick TV genre * Competition Time | 28 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 10: Web Series | * Listener's Question - 1 page per minute? * Listener's Question - films festival or online? * Cannes reflections * Web series - a route to success * Reviews - the good wife * Competition time * Thanks to Moviescope and IndustrialScripts.co.uk | 26 5 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 9: Going to Cannes | * News on BBC Writers Academy * How do get yourself established? * Is it worth going to Cannes? * Review of Dr Who * Tim goes down a Picasso tangent * Competition time | 29 4 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 8a! | A special edition of the podcast devoted to the subject of pitching, with special guest Chris Hill (Skins etc). Recorded live at the Southern Script Festival, so the sound is 'on location'! | 28 3 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 8: Practical Advice | * Dear Podcast - two emails from listeners; one on Gnomeo and Juliet, the other on "do you need to do research, if so, what kind?" * Joss Whedon's 10 rules, part 1. Discussing rules 1-5. * Reviews - online drama Persona and the game trailer for Dead Island. * Competition - easy question, with faintly racist overtones! | 27 2 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 7 - Building a Career | * BAFTA nominations - and how they affect us * When should you give up writing? * Chris Ware - the comic book guy reviewed * Being Human v True Blood * Competition Time * How to get in touch | 28 1 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 15 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
Must listen if you're a UK Writer
The title says it all. This is a must listen for any emerging or established writer in the UK.
Its the perfect remedy if you're ever feeling stir crazy or just plain isolated and need a informative pick-me-up to get you back at the keyboard and knocking out pages!
Nothing Better
If you're looking for a screenwriting podcast that looks at the UK scriptwriting industry specifically, then look no further.
Danny and Tim are both entertaining and informative and tackle a wide variety of subjects related to the topic at hand. This is an absolute must have for those of you looking to find your way into the business of show.
Can't recommend this show enough for aspiring writers or even those who are just interested in the topic.
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