A message from William Gallagher, Writers' Guild
William Gallagher, Writers' Guild, sends a message from lockdown.
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A message for students from Miles Latham, Affixxius Films
Miles Latham, Managing Partner of Affixxius Films, sends a message to young people wanting to break into the industry during this time and the importance of great content.
A message from Simon Ward, BBC East Midlands | RTS Midlands
Simon Ward talks about the changes at BBC East Midlands since social distancing has been enforced.
Nina Nannar, Arts Editor, ITV News | RTS Midlands
ITV News' Arts Editor, Nina Nannar, talks about how the news industry is changing in lockdown.
A message from ITV Central April 2020 | RTS Midlands
ITV Central sends a message from self isolation and how they are changing the ways they work to make things as safe as possible.
BBC Midlands Today reporter Amy Cole | RTS Midlands
BBC Midlands Today reporter Amy Cole talks through her typical day in self-isolation.
Mal Young gives a masterclass in drama production | Podcast
Soap opera showrunner Mal Young gives a masterclass in drama production
The showrunner, whose credits range from Brookside and EastEnders to Holby City and Doctor Who, was giving an RTS Midlands drama production masterclass in Birmingham, where he explained the process of piloting a show in the hyper-competitive US TV market.
Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight discusses upcoming project A Christmas Carol in drama masterclass
The early December event – organised by BBC Birmingham in partnership with RTS Midlands – celebrated the writer’s latest project, a three-part adaptation of A Christmas Carol, a highlight of BBC One’s festive schedule.
The Dickens classic has been adapted countless times, which is why Knight said he undertook a detailed study of the original text in search of a fresh take on a familiar story.
Our friend in the Midlands: Caren Davies on the ambition and heart of Birmingham
Over recent weeks, many column inches have been written concerning the success of the Birmingham-inspired TV series Peaky Blinders.
Its move from BBC Two to BBC One has been seamless. More people watch it in the Midlands than anywhere else in the country.
Peakys has undoubtedly put Birmingham firmly back on the national and global map, but the city’s reputation struggles to shake off some outdated prejudices.