Meet the Commissioner: Gwawr Lloyd, Channel 4 Drama Commissioning Editor

Channel 4 Drama’s aim is to commission and broadcast the most talked-about and original drama in the UK with a focus on contemporary dramas which will resonate with a British audience.

Join us to hear about Gwawr's commissioning strategy, how Channel 4 work with indies and ongoing opportunities for producers.

Gwawr will also provide an update on the Channel 4 Writers Scheme for the West and South West, launched last year, which aimed at identifying the best new writing talent in the region, with a programme of mentoring and networking sessions.

Lights, Camera, AI — the Art of the Possible from Script to Screen

Uncover how AI fuels creativity, streamlines production workflows, and enhances viewer experiences. Through expert insights and real-world examples, you'll gain a deep understanding of the AI-driven revolution shaping content creation. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the fascinating synergy between technology and storytelling in the ever-evolving media landscape, guided by Lara Lewington's expertise and enthusiasm.

Hosted by Lara Lewington, tech presenter, journalist, and AI commentator.

Panellists:

Meet Greg Jenner: The human embodiment of Horrible Histories’ Rattus Rattus

He didn’t set out to teach millions of children that Incans used urine as shampoo, or that Pythagoras died whilst evading a field of beans. Greg Jenner’s original plan was to go down the academic pipeline of PHD to Professor of History.

But a series of knock-on effects meant that he would have to find another route. After a trying time with his mental health, Jenner missed out on a double first as an undergrad, which meant that he had to take out a loan for his masters and left him unable to finance his PHD.

"There is a mental health crisis that follows any war": James W Newton on the making of Evacuation, his powerful documentary on the fall of Kabul

It's the combination of such raw, immediate footage, and the completely candid testimonies of civilians and soldiers, that makes James W Newton's documentary on the Taliban's capture of Kabul in 2021, Evacuation, so indelible.