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Tim Clague and Danny Stack talk about the UK scriptwriting scene - film, TV and new media. Get our book here - http://www.tinyurl.com/UKscripthandbook
The last time we chatted to Justin it was episode 63, way back in July 2017. What the heck has he been up to? Let's find out. When last we s...
This episode we speak to Hayley McKenzie from Script Angel about everything to do with development. What is the role of a script editor? How...
We've know Debs for years, starting our careers at around the same time - but with different paths and a different journey. She was a Screen...
Andrew Walsh is one of the UK's busiest games writers having been involved since the early days of narrative design. A great speaker, who is...
In this episode we have a 'zoom' chat (it's all the rage) with Paul Pimenta. Paul didn't even start out wanting to be a scriptwriter! Now he...
Where the heck have we been - again? We've been playing with dogs, that's what! In this 'old school' style episode we talk about how we got...
This episode is a bit different in that it was recorded live at Writeidea Festival in Whitechapel, London in 2019. It's a fantastic FREE fes...
In this bonus podcast Jan Caston grabs a chat with BBC light entertainment radio and TV legend Martin Fisher. In an overview of his career h...
Where the hell have we been? Why dear listener, we've been making our second feature, called Future TX. A sci fi adventure movie for all the...
In this extra special edition, Jan Caston interviews TV comedy legend John Lloyd, best known for his work on programmes the Nine O'Clock New...
Something a little different in this episode of the podcast. A conversation with David Hendon. He has found a way to get his scripts made, b...
In this episode, Danny talks to filmmaker Nev Pierce about his transition from film journalist (Empire, Total Film etc, interviewing top dir...
Danny talks to writer / director Justin Trefgarne who gives the most amazingly candid and detailed story of his debut feature. How it almost...
In this episode we talk about some nuts and bolts issues. How to gain more work as a writer and how to get your finances in order, so you ke...
Is there a career ladder that writers can move up on anymore? It used to be that you would start on regular 'soaps' and then move into ongoi...
This episode we talk to Joe Martin about something a bit different - documentaries. Although Joe's latest film (Us and Them) is fiction he h...
This episode we interview Peter Stanley-Ward and Natalie Conway from Treehouse Digital. A couple of writers who are also an actual couple! T...
This episode is in two halves. In the first half we talk about how we are extending our network, who we are meeting and what preparation we...
Do you need an agent? What do they do anyway? What are YOU supposed to do anyway? There are a lot of rumours and pieces of 'good advice' aro...
A lot of scriptwriters move into being a writer-director. This has it's own challenges when it comes to developing a script. Here we talk to...
We often get asked to feature up and coming writers and film makers in our podcast. While it is great to hear from some of the top people in...
You may see Will Smith's photo and know you've seen him somewhere. He's acted in the Thick Of It, Paddington and with 'Harry and Paul'. But...
We did a special LIVE version of the podcast on TwitCast and Periscope. This is an archive of that. So when you hear us answering questions,...
Tony talks about being a writer / producer and taking control of your own career. He also discusses the Red Planet prize and why he continue...
*SPOILERS* Do not listen to this podcast if you have not seen the new Mad Max and you intent to soon. In this episode we talk to one of the...
James Cary was the creator of the radio sitcoms "Think the Unthinkable" and "Hut 33" and was lead writer on the sketch show, Concrete Cow. F...
A shorter episode this time. We reflect on the best lessons we learnt from the London Screenwriters Festival and urge you to come along. We...
The podcast is 5 years old! Danny celebrates by interviewing Mark Stay, screenwriter of UK family film Robot Overlords, and more! Recorded v...
This episode we are at the Children's Media Conference (CMC) and meet up with Roland Moore. Roland has written for Rastamouse and Peter Rabb...
Watch out listeners! Its a super long episode as we finally managed to get hold of UK writing legend Chris Chibnall. Creator and writer of B...
In this episode Tim speaks to Tom Williams about writing the true life war story; Kajaki. How did he hear about the story? How did he resear...
We talk about our new book, out soon, that sums up everything in the podcast so far. How can you earn a living as a writer? This book, the U...
This podcast we spend over an hour talking to script editor Andrew Ellard. We felt these extra length was worth the level of his insights in...
Structure - the most important skill of a writer or the basis for generic and boring stories? Danny talks about the '5 act pixar poker idea'...
Tim and Danny take a break from shooting their own feature to discuss how writers can use their skills on set.
This podcast is another interview special. We talk to writer Tim John about moving to Hollywood, how to fit in, how to find work there and w...
This is a special episode of the UK Scriptwriters Podcast with an important message from Tim
An interview special - with Jesse Cleverly from Wildseed Studios. Wildseed are giving seed funding to wild ideas right now. 50 x £10,000 in...
In this podcast Tim and Danny meet Wolfblood creator, Debbie Moon. Wolfblood is a show commissioned by CBBC and ZDF, but is also a genre sho...
Lots of competitions in the news; Guiding Lights, Nick Darke award, ComingUp scheme and more. PLUS Tim talks to Nigel Cole (director of Made...
This episode is about being proactive. What can you do to make sure you chase down every avenue? Are you an amateur or a professional. PLUS...
In this episode Danny talks about the high quality entries that have come in for this year's Red Planet Prize. What works well? What are the...
A Danny free zone this podcast as we delve into the world of writing for computer games and interactive entertainment in general. We tried t...
Danny is back with the Red Planet Prize. But we also talk about the BBC Writers' Room, Video On Demand, and why writers could get more out o...
Coming to you 'live' from the middle of the Med, this episode Tim and Danny are joined by 3 people who are all at different stages of gradua...
This episode we have a special guest; Mary Evans. Mary is a scriptwriter, but also has done a lot of research into self publishing books AND...
Danny just got back from the BBC Writers Room TV Drama Festival. He spoke to writers there and Tim asks him - is this a golden age for TV wr...
A business focus to this episode. Is freelancing for you? And are you fully exploring all forms of funding?
Danny has a lively chat with Jo Ho, creator & writer of CBBC's Spirit Warriors. They discuss Jo's career, everything from how she got a seri...
Tim and Danny answer ten common questions about the industry.