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Scott Handcock is a TV and audio producer, writer, and director. Having recently worked as Assistant Producer on the BBC's 'The War Between the Land and the Sea', he has been Script Editor for Doctor Who and Head Writer on spin-off Torchwood.
He discusses how his Classics degree at the University of Birmingham has influenced his writing and his career in drama, his favourite chocolate, which ancient character he resonates with most, working on the iconic tenth doctor episode Fires of Pompeii, and meeting a very famous canine...
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Follow Scott on Instagram @scotthandcock1984
Enjoy the Fires of Pompeii on BBC iPlayer
Enter our Poetry Competition before 27 February 2026
Please note: the views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker(s), and do not necessarily reflect those of the CA.
With apologies for some audio issues in this episode.
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Scott Handcock is a TV and audio producer, writer, and director. Having recently worked as Assistant Producer on the BBC's 'The War Between the Land and the Sea', he has been Script Editor for Doctor Who and Head Writer on spin-off Torchwood.
He discusses how his Classics degree at the University of Birmingham has influenced his writing and his career in drama, his favourite chocolate, which ancient character he resonates with most, working on the iconic tenth doctor episode Fires of Pompeii, and meeting a very famous canine...
Find out more about Scott's work
Follow Scott on Instagram @scotthandcock1984
Enjoy the Fires of Pompeii on BBC iPlayer
Enter our Poetry Competition before 27 February 2026
Please note: the views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker(s), and do not necessarily reflect those of the CA.
With apologies for some audio issues in this episode.
Follow us on Instagram
Join the Classical Association to access discounts, events and more
Follow the CA on Instagram (podcast), LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube
And find out more at classicalassociation.org

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