A prizegiving ceremony for the Alfred Bradley Bursary Award, highlighting the most promising radio drama writers from the North of England. This year's ceremony will feature a discussion with Academy Award and BAFTA winning screenwriter, and guest judge, Peter Straughan (Conclave, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy). Peter won the award in 1998.
The Alfred Bradley Bursary Award (ABBA) was established in 1992 to commemorate the life and work of Alfred Bradley, the distinguished radio drama producer. ABBA highlights radio drama writers from the North of England by offering a bursary and a commission for a Radio 4 drama. Extracts from the shortlisted scripts will be performed by actors, and the winner of 2025's award will be announced.
A prizegiving ceremony for the Alfred Bradley Bursary Award, highlighting the most promising radio drama writers from the North of England. This year's ceremony will feature a discussion with Academy Award and BAFTA winning screenwriter, and guest judge, Peter Straughan (Conclave, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy). Peter won the award in 1998.
The Alfred Bradley Bursary Award (ABBA) was established in 1992 to commemorate the life and work of Alfred Bradley, the distinguished radio drama producer. ABBA highlights radio drama writers from the North of England by offering a bursary and a commission for a Radio 4 drama. Extracts from the shortlisted scripts will be performed by actors, and the winner of 2025's award will be announced.