Channel 4 Screenwriting Course
Deadline: 5pm on Monday 5th October 2026
The purpose of the course is to offer 12 writers new to television drama an insight into how the industry works and to provide a “dry-run” of what it can be like to write under a television drama commission, specifically for one hour series and serial drama, and to work with them as they write an original drama script.
Writers will be expected to write an original C4 / E4 one-hour drama series or serial pilot episode, and 2-3 page outline / pitch for the series / serial as a whole.
Each writer will be assigned a script editor, who is currently working in the industry, to guide them through this process.
Dates:
16th & 17th January 2027 and 12th & 13th June 2027.
Writers must ensure before entering that they are available to attend both these weekends (in London) and are free to write at least two drafts of an original one-hour television drama between January and June 2027.
Eligibility:
Only writers who do not have a broadcast credit as a television writer or theatrical release as a feature film writer may apply (although produced short films – 20 minutes or less – are exempt).
How to Apply:
Visit the Channel 4 Screenwriting Course website and submit the application form together with your CV and writing sample (saved as a PDF file).
Applications open from 9am on Monday 21st September 2026
This is a non-BBC scheme
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