We're delighted to be able to make available a new selection of scripts from recent ´óÏó´«Ã½ TV Drama, Childrens and Film productions. As always we want to thank the writers and production companies for their generosity in providing these scripts and allowing us to make them available. The best way to learn how to write great scripts is to read them!
Happy Christmas and New Year from everyone on the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Writers team.
Bloodlands
Seeking solace for the past and protecting present-day peace. When cold cases threaten to expose a legendary assassin, the stakes have never been higher for DCI Tom Brannick.
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Read the scripts for Bloodlands Series 1 by Chris Brandon
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Watch Bloodlands on ´óÏó´«Ã½ iPlayer
Blue Lights
For three police recruits in Belfast, the pressure is immense. Facing criminal gangs and divided communities, they don't know who to trust. The odds are, they won't all make it.
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Read the scripts for Blue Lights Series 1 & 2 by Declan Lawn and Adam Patterson
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Watch Blue Lights on ´óÏó´«Ã½ iPlayer
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Adam Patterson and Declan Lawn introduce Blue Lights on the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Writers blog
Boat Story
Two strangers. One boat. Nothing to lose. An unexpected discovery could mean a second chance - or a bloody end. Dark comic thriller with Paterson Joseph and Daisy Haggard.
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Read the scripts for Boat Story by Jack and Harry Williams
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Watch Boat Story on ´óÏó´«Ã½ iPlayer
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Watch an interview with Jack and Harry Williams on the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Writers website
Doctor Who
The Doctor and friends travel from the dawn of human history to distant alien worlds. And everywhere they go, they find adventure, terror, fun, chases, joy and monsters.
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Read the scripts from Ncuti Gatwa's first series by Russell T Davies and others
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Explore the Whoniverse script collection on the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Writers website
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Watch Doctor Who on ´óÏó´«Ã½ iPlayer
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Watch an interview with Russell T Davies on the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Writers website
Dodger
Ducking and diving through the tough London streets, trying to keep one step ahead of the law – hold onto your top hats, Dodger and the gang are in for one heck of a ride!
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Read the script for Dodger - Coronation (Christmas Special 2023) by Rhys Thomas and Lucy Montgomery
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Watch Dodger on ´óÏó´«Ã½ iPlayer
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Listen to a podcast with the writers of Dodger on ´óÏó´«Ã½ Sounds
Domino Day
Domino isn't looking for love - she's hunting for victims. Haunted by her need to 'feed' on others, her magic might destroy her and everyone around her. Sexy, supernatural drama.
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Read the scripts for Domino Day by Lauren Sequeira
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Watch Domino Day on ´óÏó´«Ã½ iPlayer
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Watch an interview with Lauren Sequeira on the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Writers website
The Following Events are Based on a Pack of Lies
A deliciously dark tale of two very different women, Alice and Cheryl, and conman Rob Chance. Three strangers with nothing in common... except dupes, deceptions, and delusions.
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Read the scripts for The Following Events are Based on a Pack of Lies by Penelope Skinner and Ginny Skinner
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Watch The Following Events are Based on a Pack of Lies on ´óÏó´«Ã½ iPlayer
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Penelope and Ginny Skinner introduce The Following Events are Based on a Pack of Lies on the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Writers blog
Grime Kids
East London, 2001. Tired of being nobodies, five friends start a UK garage crew, dreaming of fame. Can they find their voice in the birth of a music revolution?
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Read the scripts for Grime Kids by Theresa Ikoko, inspired by the DJ Target bestseller
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Watch Grime Kids on ´óÏó´«Ã½ iPlayer
Lost Boys and Fairies
Family is made from love. A heartbreaking, joyous and musical tale of gay couple Andy and Gabriel's journey to adoption.
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Read the scripts for Lost Boys and Fairies by Daf James
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Watch Lost Boys and Fairies on ´óÏó´«Ã½ iPlayer
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Watch an interview with Daf James on the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Writers website
Magpie Murders
It all starts with the end. Two baffling deaths: one in a book, one in real life. Anthony Horowitz's mind-bending murder mystery, starring Lesley Manville as a determined sleuth.
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Read the scripts for Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz
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Watch Magpie Murders on ´óÏó´«Ã½ iPlayer
Men Up
Swansea, 1994. Five ordinary Welshmen face up to their secrets and lies when they embark on one of the world’s first medical trials for the drug that would become Viagra.
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Read the script for Men Up by Matthew Barry
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Watch Men Up on ´óÏó´«Ã½ iPlayer
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Watch an interview with Matthew Barry on the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Writers website
Nightsleeper
Time is running out. When hackers send a train hurtling towards death and destruction, can two strangers stop it before it meets its final destination? Adrenaline-fuelled thriller.
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Read the script for episode 1 of Nightsleeper by Nick Leather
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Watch Nightsleeper on ´óÏó´«Ã½ iPlayer
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Watch an interview with Nick Leather on the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Writers website
Shetland
The dark side of one of the most beautiful places on earth. Uncovering secrets and lies from the past - detective drama starring Douglas Henshall, Ashley Jensen and Alison O'Donnell.
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Read scripts from Shetland now including Series 8 by Paul Logue
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Watch Shetland on ´óÏó´«Ã½ iPlayer
Silent Witness
Forensic pathologists face personal and professional challenges in a moody, tense thriller that moves from the crime scene to the lab.
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Read scripts from Silent Witness now including Series 26 & 27 by various writers
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Watch Silent Witness on ´óÏó´«Ã½ iPlayer
The Split
Divorce is the family business. For the Defoes, professional and personal lives intertwine in a world of messy break-ups and make-ups. Steamy legal drama starring Nicola Walker.
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Read scripts for The Split by Abi Morgan
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Watch The Split on ´óÏó´«Ã½ iPlayer
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Watch an interview with Abi Morgan on the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Writers website
Ten Pound Poms
You can make your own world when you leave the past behind. Swapping dreary 50s Britain for a bright future Down Under, the new arrivals find a fresh start can come at a price.
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Read scripts for Ten Pound Poms by Danny Brocklehurst
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Watch Ten Pound Poms on ´óÏó´«Ã½ iPlayer
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Watch interviews with Danny Brocklehurst on the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Writers website
Together
Hilarious and heartbreaking story of a couple forced to re-evaluate themselves and their relationship through the reality of lockdown.
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Read the script for Together by Dennis Kelly
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Dennis Kelly introduces Together on the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Writers blog
The Tourist
Fight your demons, face your enemies, find your answers. He’s running from a past he can’t remember - and someone wants him dead. Starring Jamie Dornan and Danielle Macdonald.
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Read the scripts for The Tourist series 1 & 2 by Jack and Harry Williams
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Watch The Tourist on ´óÏó´«Ã½ iPlayer
Vigil
The deeper you go, the darker it gets. Military investigator DCI Silva fights to uncover conspiracies of silence - but who can she trust? Tense drama starring Suranne Jones.
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Read the scripts for Vigil Series 1 & 2 by Tom Edge and others
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Watch Vigil on ´óÏó´«Ã½ iPlayer
World on Fire
Three young people are in the eye of the storm as World War II explodes around them. Nothing can survive unchanged. Not even love. Starring Lesley Manville and Jonah Hauer-King.
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Read the scripts for World on Fire Series 1 by Peter Bowker
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Watch World on Fire on ´óÏó´«Ã½ iPlayer
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Watch an interview with Peter Bowker on the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Writers website
Wreck
Not everyone will make it out alive. Searching for his missing sister, Jamie takes on a bloodthirsty business with a killer secret. Comedy, conspiracy and a slice of slasher.
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Read the scripts for Wreck by Ryan J Brown
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Watch Wreck on ´óÏó´«Ã½ iPlayer
´óÏó´«Ã½ Film
Read five short film scripts from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Film, including the BIFA award-winning Festival of Slaps.
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Read the script for Area Boy by Iggy London
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Watch Area Boy on ´óÏó´«Ã½ iPlayer
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Read the script for Festival of Slaps by Abdou Cissé
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Watch Festival of Slaps on ´óÏó´«Ã½ iPlayer
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Read the script for Lizard by Akinola Davies Jr and Wale Davies
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Watch Lizard on ´óÏó´«Ã½ iPlayer
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Read the script for Precious Hair and Beauty by John Ogunmuyiwa
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Watch Precious Hair and Beauty on ´óÏó´«Ã½ iPlayer
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Read the script for Shé (Snake) by Renee Zhan
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Watch Shé on ´óÏó´«Ã½ iPlayer
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Read more ´óÏó´«Ã½ Film scripts on the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Writers website