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BAFTA-winning writer and producer Jimmy McGovern is joined by cowriter Gillian Juckes, actors Sinead Keenan and Sheridan Smith and director David Blair to talk about Care, BBC One's new drama about a mother of two whose own mother succumbs to a devastating stroke, resulting in severe dementia. Listen to the end to learn the ins and outs of story structure and how to hit exactly the right note when everything's on the line.

BAFTA-winning writer and producer Jimmy McGovern is joined by cowriter Gillian Juckes, actors Sinead Keenan and Sheridan Smith and director David Blair to talk about Care, BBC One's new drama about a mother of two whose own mother succumbs to a devastating stroke, resulting in severe dementia. Listen to the end to learn the ins and outs of story structure and how to hit exactly the right note when everything's on the line.

Acclaimed Scottish writer, producer and director David Mackenzie is best known for Hell or High Water and this year’s Outlaw King. Hear him in conversation with Edith Bowman, discussing the creation of a historical narrative starring Chris Pine, the tyranny of tight schedules and how making a film is like jazz.

Acclaimed Scottish writer, producer and director David Mackenzie is best known for Hell or High Water and this year’s Outlaw King. Hear him in conversation with Edith Bowman, discussing the creation of a historical narrative starring Chris Pine, the tyranny of tight schedules and how making a film is like jazz.

Richard E. Grant shares insight on some of the most notable films from his career, from Withnail and I to Can You Ever Forgive Me? Hear about his unique relationship with costar Melissa McCarthy, his biggest on-set pet peeves and his all-time favourite director.

Richard E. Grant shares insight on some of the most notable films from his career, from Withnail and I to Can You Ever Forgive Me? Hear about his unique relationship with costar Melissa McCarthy, his biggest on-set pet peeves and his all-time favourite director.

Lead actors Melissa McCarthy and Richard E. Grant join Can You Ever Forgive Me? producer Amy Nauiokas to discuss their new film, which is based on the true story of Lee Israel, a struggling writer who turned to forgery to make ends meet--and perhaps to put herself on the map as well. Listen to the end to hear what Melissa and Richard admire most about Lee despite her crooked and curmudgeonly ways.

Lead actors Melissa McCarthy and Richard E. Grant join Can You Ever Forgive Me? producer Amy Nauiokas to discuss their new film, which is based on the true story of Lee Israel, a struggling writer who turned to forgery to make ends meet--and perhaps to put herself on the map as well. Listen to the end to hear what Melissa and Richard admire most about Lee despite her crooked and curmudgeonly ways.

Join acclaimed writer-director Nicole Holofcener (Can You Ever Forgive Me?) as she delivers a phenomenal and enlightening lecture about the importance of following your own voice as well as exploring her history as a filmmaker.

Sponsored by The JJ Charitable Trust.

Watch this session on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EKXzLAp9EI

Read the transcript on our website: https://www.bafta.org/media-centre/transcripts/bafta-screenwriters-lecture-series-nicole-holofcener

The Screenwriters' Lectures are presented as originally recorded. Some of the lectures may contain outdated comments or views which some listeners may find insensitive or offensive.

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Ol Parker, writer of Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel talks rewrites, faking confidence and how to craft the perfect writing playlist in this phenomenal lecture. Followed by a Q+A.

Sponsored by The JJ Charitable Trust.

Watch this session on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkijY6Eg7eI

Read the transcript on our website: https://www.bafta.org/media-centre/transcripts/bafta-screenwriters-lecture-series-ol-parker

The Screenwriters' Lectures are presented as originally recorded. Some of the lectures may contain outdated comments or views which some listeners may find insensitive or offensive.

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