BAFTA

Richard Vine speaks to writer Dennis Kelly, actors Fiona O'Shaughnessy + Geraldine James, producer Rebekah Wray Rogers + director Mark Munden ahead of the return of Channel 4's conspiracy thriller series.

Recorded at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly on 16 June 2014.

Multi-award winning writer Greg Daniels is best known for developing The Office for NBC, and co-creating Parks and Recreation and King of the Hill, where he was the initial showrunner for all three series. Greg began his career on Saturday Night Live before moving to The Simpsons and has won 5 Primetime Emmys. A true comedy great, Greg has been working in the industry for over twenty years.

Focusing on the craft of screenwriting, Greg spoke with journalist and arts broadcaster Boyd Hilton about secrets to his success. How do you create a successful sitcom? What is his creative process – how does he develop story, plot, characters, jokes? What is the writing room process and how does he ‘showrun’ and work with team? What is his perspective on UK vs US comedy and what is the process of adapting between the two models? How he works with new talent? Stream or download the audio now...

Recorded on 19 March 2014 at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly.

Multi-award winning writer Greg Daniels is best known for developing The Office for NBC, and co-creating Parks and Recreation and King of the Hill, where he was the initial showrunner for all three series. Greg began his career on Saturday Night Live before moving to The Simpsons and has won 5 Primetime Emmys. A true comedy great, Greg has been working in the industry for over twenty years.

Focusing on the craft of screenwriting, Greg spoke with journalist and arts broadcaster Boyd Hilton about secrets to his success. How do you create a successful sitcom? What is his creative process – how does he develop story, plot, characters, jokes? What is the writing room process and how does he ‘showrun’ and work with team? What is his perspective on UK vs US comedy and what is the process of adapting between the two models? How he works with new talent? Stream or download the audio now...

Recorded on 19 March 2014 at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly.

On the 3rd anniversary of BBC North's move to Salford, BAFTA hosted a Children's Media Question Time event at MediaCityUK. On the agenda was the impact of the Salford move, BAME representation in children's media, tax breaks, and more.

Panellists include Phil Chalk (Managing Director, Factory TransMedia); Joe Godwin (Director, Children’s BBC); Rebecca Hodgson (Head of Drama, Lime Pictures); Jermain Julien (Director, Wolfblood and The Dumping Ground) and Cat Lewis (Managing Director, Nine Lives Media/Vice Chair of PACT). Chaired by Sonali Shah.

Recorded at MediaCityUK on 18 June 2014.

On the 3rd anniversary of BBC North's move to Salford, BAFTA hosted a Children's Media Question Time event at MediaCityUK. On the agenda was the impact of the Salford move, BAME representation in children's media, tax breaks, and more.

Panellists include Phil Chalk (Managing Director, Factory TransMedia); Joe Godwin (Director, Children’s BBC); Rebecca Hodgson (Head of Drama, Lime Pictures); Jermain Julien (Director, Wolfblood and The Dumping Ground) and Cat Lewis (Managing Director, Nine Lives Media/Vice Chair of PACT). Chaired by Sonali Shah.

Recorded at MediaCityUK on 18 June 2014.

In this month's digest of BAFTA events: writer Peter Bowker on his BBC One drama From There To Here, Channel 4 Chief Creative Officer Jay Hunt on her career + renowned documentarian Roger Graef on his recommendations to young filmmakers. Hosted by Rhianna Dhillon.

In this month's digest of BAFTA events: writer Peter Bowker on his BBC One drama From There To Here, Channel 4 Chief Creative Officer Jay Hunt on her career + renowned documentarian Roger Graef on his recommendations to young filmmakers. Hosted by Rhianna Dhillon.

This month we speak to top talent who’ve made names for themselves outside of the Big Smoke. Featuring Red Productions in Manchester, Warp in Sheffield and Yogscast in Bristol.

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This month we speak to top talent who’ve made names for themselves outside of the Big Smoke. Featuring Red Productions in Manchester, Warp in Sheffield and Yogscast in Bristol.

Want to contact us? We’d love to hear from you! Tell us what you think of the podcasts – [email protected] or tweet @BAFTAGuru

Filmmaker Roger Graef sets out his 12 point manifesto for filmmakers and commissioners.

Recorded at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly on Monday 12 May 2014.