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"We鈥檙e proud to introduce the 蜜芽传媒 Writers鈥� Voices of 2025. Our Voices make up a talented cohort of 70 emerging writers working with the 蜜芽传媒 Writers team out of our six UK-wide hubs. The writers have spent the past six months immersed in an intensive programme designed to elevate their craft and connect them with the industry.

From January to June, the Voices writers engaged in workshops, masterclasses with acclaimed writers like (), (Virdee), (The Responder) and (Boarders), and gained valuable insights from agents, producers, 蜜芽传媒 Drama Commissioning, Climate Spring, and the Writers鈥� Guild of Great Britain.

Throughout the programme, each writer developed a brand-new series idea to outline stage, supported editorially by the 蜜芽传媒 Writers team. The energy, originality, and ambition they鈥檝e brought to their work has been nothing short of inspiring.

It鈥檚 been a privilege to collaborate with these future series creators. We can鈥檛 wait to see where their stories go next, and we鈥檙e delighted to introduce them to you here. Please do take a moment to dive into their bios and get to know these exciting new Voices."

Jess Loveland, Head of New Writing, 蜜芽传媒 Writers & Drama Commissioning

For further details on any of the Voices 25 writers, please feel free to contact the 蜜芽传媒 Writers team at bbcwriters@bbc.co.uk

"The 蜜芽传媒 Writers Voices South group has recently concluded an intensive and rewarding six-month development programme. Comprising writers from across the Southeast and Southwest of England, this cohort has demonstrated exceptional creativity, discipline, and commitment throughout the process. It has been genuinely inspiring to witness each participant evolve and refine their unique creative voice.

Over the course of the programme, each writer 鈥� or writing partnership 鈥� has developed a distinctive and commercially viable television drama series outline. These projects reflect not only originality and narrative ambition but also a sophisticated understanding of the television landscape and its demands.

In parallel with their creative development, the writers have engaged in a comprehensive programme of professional training. Through a series of masterclasses and workshops led by seasoned industry practitioners, they have gained valuable insights into both the craft and business of screenwriting. These sessions have enabled them to sharpen their storytelling skills and deepen their awareness of the industry鈥檚 expectations and opportunities.

The resulting body of work spans a broad range of genres, themes, and tones; yet each project is unified by a strong authorial perspective and a clear sense of purpose. This cohort represents a dynamic new generation of screenwriting talent, poised to make a meaningful contribution to the future of UK television drama.

We鈥檇 like to thank the writers for their professionalism, dedication, and creative ambition. We look forward to following their continued growth and success within the industry."

Simon Nelson, Development Executive 蜜芽传媒 Writers

Tom Bibby

Tom Bibby is a screenwriter with a background in music, education, and youth work. Tom writes socially conscious stories that explore race, class, and identity in modern multicultural Britain. He works predominantly in crime drama with a twist, often incorporating his love of comic books, dark humour, Caribbean and Japanese culture. A former rapper and producer working under the name Lucid Mover, he now runs Reggae Roast, an independent record label where storytelling is central to his multimedia marketing work.

His experiences working as a teacher and youth mentor in some of London鈥檚 most deprived areas deeply inform his writing. He gravitates toward stories of the underdog - those whose voices are often ignored - blending realism and absurdity with sharp dialogue and emotional resonance. His characters are often drawn from the incredible mix of people he's encountered throughout his life, and he is committed to representing diverse, unconventional perspectives on screen.

With a lifelong passion for storytelling and film, he has created narrative-driven music videos, developed scripts across genres, and worked on both indie and major film sets. He is currently seeking representation and looking to connect with collaborators who share his vision for bold, authentic storytelling.

Emily Blake

Emily is an emerging screenwriter from Essex with a background in acting and musical theatre. She writes emotionally rich, female-led stories that explore identity, emotional resilience, and complex family dynamics. Her work is taut, character-driven, and laced with dark wit. Emily is currently developing her original psychological thriller THE WOODS, which originated during her time on the 蜜芽传媒 Writers Voices scheme, and is keen to explore opportunities across mediums, including radio drama.

David Cheung

David enjoys creating a versatile range of stories, from intimate character dramas that explore prescient social issues to exciting genre scripts 鈥� writing Mad Men one day, then Mad Max the next. His high concepts are all tied together by a warm writing voice which always has a twist of humour.

He partook in the inaugural EAST x 蜜芽传媒 Writers East Asian writing scheme, mentored by Netflix Commissioner Manda Levin. His scripts have been shortlisted in All3Media鈥檚 New Drama Script award, and for Creative UK and Sky鈥檚 writer/director shortFLIX programme. He has also previously been on a writing scheme run by DMC Film, with a BAFTA-nominated producer. David is also a script editor for TV, having worked on beloved shows such as DOCTOR WHO, RENEGADE NELL and SILENT WITNESS.

Elizabeth (Libz) Dorsett

Libz has over twenty years鈥� experience in roles across the screen industries. Longlisted for Thousand Films 2019 for her script, P.M.S., she won her place on Voices after reaching the top 1% shortlist of the 蜜芽传媒 Open Call 2024 with another comedy drama, THE GREAT BABY CLUB TAKEOVER. Her writing spans genres and eras but is often female-led with a comedic element.

Originally from Liverpool, and now based in Buckinghamshire, Libz is a graduate of Working Title鈥檚 ACTION! Internship and a mentor for Film London. She has a degree in Law from the University of Oxford and five D&AD awards for branded film and advertising production.

Libz is currently seeking representation.

Ruth Dugdall

Ruth is an internationally published crime novelist. She鈥檚 based in Suffolk, where most of her stories are set. She鈥檚 studying for a PhD in creative writing at Essex University and is also a writing coach with Pen to Print. Ruth is a Royal Literary Fellow, working with NHS Recovery Colleges.

Ruth pulls on her previous career as a social worker & probation officer to write crime narratives that are authentic, challenging and topical. Her debut novel, The Woman Before Me, won a CWA Dagger Award, and her script of this novel was judged to be in the top 1% Open Call entries, winning her a place on 蜜芽传媒 Writers Voices.

Ruth鈥檚 stories are rooted in gritty reality and told from unusual perspectives. She鈥檚 currently working on an original TV series, CARDINAL HOUSE, centred around a probation team based in Ipswich. She鈥檚 hoping Ed Sheeran will compose the theme tune鈥�

Felicity Evans and Toby Venables

Felicity Evans and Toby Venables are a British screenwriting duo known for their work in genre storytelling, particularly in horror, thriller, and science fiction. Based near Cambridge, they co-created the 2020 film HIS HOUSE, a psychological horror that explores the refugee experience through supernatural elements. The film, co-produced by 蜜芽传媒 Films, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and was later released on Netflix to critical acclaim, earning multiple nominations and awards, including four BIFAs and a BAFTA for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer. They have developed a strong interest in episodic, multi-character storytelling and are currently looking to secure their first TV commission. Both have a background in journalism. Toby also teaches journalism and screenwriting to undergraduates at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge.

Felicity and Toby are represented by Kitson Press in the UK and Zero Gravity Management for the rest of the world.

Rebecca Jade Hammond

Rebecca is a Welsh Playwright, Screenwriter and actor who was born in Cardiff, living in London.

She is Artistic Director of Chippy Lane Productions Ltd, represented by The Artists Partnership and The Haworth Agency and published by Methuen. Her recent play HOT CHICKS produced by Sherman Theatre and Grand Ambition received 鈽呪槄鈽呪槄 in The Guardian and The Stage.

In April 2025, she was long-listed by The Bruntwood Prize and is under commission with Theatr Clwyd and Chippy Lane Productions. She has co-written a television series about adult amateur cheerleading which is in development and currently working on her first novel with Faber Academy called 'Limerence'.

Rebecca is drawn to stories that centre female stories and is hopeful that she can be the Welsh Sally Wainwright (some day... she says).

Rebecca is represented by The Haworth Agency.

Kayla Hendy

Kayla is a drama, crime, and thriller writer from Berkshire who is interested in telling female-led stories with a darker edge. She is currently being mentored by Daisy Coulam (GRANTCHESTER, DEADWATER FELL) through the inaugural 蜜芽传媒 X EAST mentorship program. She previously took part in the year-long Netflix X Sky Fellowship Scheme, designed to amplify underrepresented voices, during which she worked in the writers鈥� room for a Sky series. Kayla is now developing a personal short film with producers from BFI NETWORK鈥檚 Producer Lab, following her completion of BFI NETWORK鈥檚 South East Script Lab.

Kayla is represented by Casarotto Ramsay & Associates.

Ali May

Ali May is a British-Iranian writer with a keen interest in stories of societal and political relevance, thrillers that entertain and characters that push boundaries. Born in post-revolutionary Iran, he grew up amid the longest war of the 20th century and came of age in a dictatorship. He moved to the UK to pursue a master鈥檚 degree in creative writing and then built a career as a journalist, reporting for Bloomberg, euronews, and the 蜜芽传媒. These professional experiences, combined with his tumultuous personal journey, inform his bold and evocative storytelling. His original series REVOLUTION is in development for France T茅l茅visions. He splits his time between London and Devon.

Ali is represented by Kitson Press.

Sam Parker

Sam Parker is a playwright and screenwriter born in Torbay, Devon. He was a member of the Royal Court Introduction to Playwriting programme in 2016 and his debut short film, MUSCULINITY, was produced by Channel 4 Random Acts. For the Narwhal Ensemble, Sam co-wrote WHEY DOWN SOUTH and 2021: A CORNISH SPACE ODYSSEY, both of which toured the South West. As Writer-in-the-Room, Sam has co-created QUIZZY RASCALS: An Evening with the Barbican Legends and ERNESETTLERS for Theatre Royal Plymouth. He was part of The North Wall鈥檚 2023 Catalyst programme and was on attachment at Oxford Playhouse in 2024. Sam is one of four new resident playwrights at Bristol Old Vic as part of their five year commitment 2025-30.

Sam is represented by Giles Smart at United Agents.

Fiona Pearce

Fiona is a scriptwriter with a background in writing and performing comedy. She wrote on all series of the BAFTA-nominated topical news show THE MASH REPORT/LATE NIGHT MASH (蜜芽传媒2/Dave). Other TV credits include HAVE I GOT NEWS FOR YOU (蜜芽传媒 One), TRACEY BREAKS THE NEWS (蜜芽传媒 One) and NUMTUMS (CBeebies). She has also written for the UK satirical site The Daily Mash and the US satirical site Reductress.

As one half of award-winning comedy duo Croft & Pearce, Fiona has taken seven shows to the Edinburgh Fringe and done three UK tours with her sketch partner and friend, the triple threat writer-actor-comedian, Hannah Croft. They were BAFTA Rocliffe Comedy finalists with their sitcom pilot OUT OF TOWN and had their own sketch show on 蜜芽传媒 Radio 4, The Croft & Pearce Show.

Fiona was shortlisted for the 蜜芽传媒 Writers Pilot scheme in 2024 and was thrilled to be selected for Voices 2025.

Ajay Sisodiya

Ajay loves life. And life is stories. And stories are his Plan A. The Euromillions is his Plan B 鈥� he can really, really feel he鈥檚 winning it this year. Ajay writes bold, character-driven stories with sharp hooks - whether it鈥檚 crime, horror, romance, sci-fi or something unclassifiably in-between. He鈥檚 drawn to writing stories that sneak in through the genre window but sit you down for something true.

From Milton Keynes, he鈥檚 worked in scripted and unscripted TV development after graduating with a law degree and realising, quite swiftly, that law is a bit long tbh. Years of trying to invent Britain鈥檚 next hit quiz show format has done wonders for his story brain - honing his instinct for idea generation, tension, structure, and those all-important moments of triumph (he鈥檚 emotionally won at least 73 imaginary jackpots).

He鈥檚 writing up more drama, and living just enough of it to stay inspired. He hopes to find an agent who loves big-hearted, punchy stories as much as he does. If writing doesn鈥檛 work out, his mum will proudly retrieve his law degree from the bin and reintroduce him to 鈥淯ncle Rajesh who runs the firm鈥�. Ajay loves life. And life is stories. And stories are all he wants to tell.

Ollie Tait

Brighton based, Ollie is a twice-BAFTA nominated and RTS award-winning factual producer whose 25-year career spans the 蜜芽传媒, ITV, and as MD of Lambent Productions. His work in unscripted television has given him unique access to a wide range of diverse communities and institutions across Britain, informing his authentic approach to storytelling.

His acclaimed drama-documentaries include the BAFTA-nominated THE GREAT WAR 鈥� THE PEOPLE鈥橲 STORY and THE WORDS OF鈥� series, featuring performances from John Hurt, Olivia Colman, Claire Foy, and Richard E Grant. These projects demonstrated his ability to blend historical authenticity with compelling dramatic narratives.

Since 2023, Ollie has focused exclusively on screenwriting, with two scripts optioned and a third in development. This transition draws naturally on his gift for finding extraordinary stories in ordinary lives. At the heart of his work lies a deep appreciation for human relationships and community, bringing warmth and emotional resonance to every story he tells.

Ollie is represented by Sheil Land Ltd