Drama Director: Sister Boniface Mysteries, Doctors, Casualty, Coronation Street, Emmerdale, The Good Ship Murder

Birmingham, England
Joined August 2011
It is entirely unacceptable !!!!!! They are making nothing In The region and local industry workers are being starved out . It is not acceptable at all !
The Archers was born in Birmingham and is a key part of our broadcasting heritage. I’m very disappointed by news that the BBC plans to move its production out of the city. The BBC has made clear commitments to growing its presence in the West Midlands - especially with the move to the Tea Factory. So, moving one of its most established programmes out of the region sends the wrong message. We have the talent and the facilities here. There is no good reason why we should lose a programme that has called Birmingham home for decades. I’m meeting the BBC’s Director-General, Matt Brittin, this week. I want to understand the reasons behind this decision and discuss every available option to keep The Archers here. The BBC promised to invest and support our regions, this is entirely the opposite of that. And it can’t be allowed to happen. birminghammail.co.uk/whats-o…
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This was such an interesting way so shoot this, focused solely on Betsy with Lisa and Ryan faceless. Showing the pressure Betsy feels from people crowding her and speaking for her, thought it gave a very unique view into Betsy's perspective
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JD Vance is lecturing the Pope on Catholicism and Pierre Poilievre is lecturing Mark Carney on economics and RFK Jr is lecturing scientists about vaccines and Donald Trump is lecturing the world on tariffs and Pete Hegseth is quoting Pulp Fiction and thinking it’s the Bible
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NOW THAT I, GAVIN C. NEWSOM, AM OFFICIALLY PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (THANK YOU DONALD!), I HAVE MANY BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS TO MAKE! FIRST, EVERY TRUMP EXECUTIVE ORDER IS NULL AND VOID, STEPHEN MILLER AND EVERY TRUMP GOON IS FIRED, AND THE TRUMP CORRUPTION PROBE IS OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED! HEALTH CARE IS NOW FREE FOR ALL AMERICANS (NO MEASLES!) AND ALL MOMS GET FREE CHILDCARE SO WE CAN HAVE MORE BABIES!!! ALSO CANNABIS IS NOW LEGAL AND ABORTION IS BACK FOR WOMEN WHO WANT IT. I WILL SOON BE BANNING ALL TICKETMASTER FEES AND THERE WILL BE NO MORE COMMERCIALS ALLOWED DURING NBA AND NFL GAMES, AS WELL AS ALL BRAVO “REAL HOUSEWIVES” SHOWS (LONGER EPISODES!). EVERY AMERICAN FAMILY NOW GETS A “TARIFF AND GAS SPIKE REFUND” TO BUY A CHEAP ELECTRIC CAR! THE COUNTRY IS NOW RUN BY SOMEONE WHO CAN ACTUALLY COMPLETE A SENTENCE. AMERICA IS NOW “HOT” BECAUSE YOU HAVE A DYSLEXIC PRESIDENT INSTEAD OF A BRAIN-DEAD ONE. BIG UPGRADE!!! — GOVERNOR GCN
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Friends. Coming real soon to The Crucible Theatre, Sheffield. 29th November - 10th January
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"Are you going to watch the women's rugby, too?" Cartoon: Ben Jennings Superb cartoon, this. The two sides of patriotism.
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Great news from Channel 5 reviving ‘Play For Today’ to offer opportunities to new storytellers across our ailing TV industry. If only someone had thought of the idea sooner… xitter.cf/philipralph9/status/18… theguardian.com/media/2025/a…
Replying to @PhilipRalph9
The 5 key broadcasters – BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, Sky – commit to making 6 new pilots/stand-alones per year. That’s 5 series of 6 unique stories – 30 per year - about life in Britain today with no other editorial stricture than be as original and creative as possible. 31/
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I wish that Swarla got more fun things in their relationship, but I thought the therapy scenes in this week's #corrie with Swain and the therapist's character-based back and forth were great, and so that's our #MomentOfTheWeek!
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HANG IT IN THE LOUVRE #Corrie
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Replying to @ameesheepz_
Thank you, that’s so kind of you. Credit to @MerlynMMR 🎥 & @EllaGreenhill @DavioIsaac ✍️
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No help for TV and media freelancers and companies who’ve suffered so much. Eyes only on turning the U.K. into a production factory for Hollywood movies, with no focus on original IP created here. Nowhere near the radical change and strong future vision we all needed.
It’s been a busy year… here’s what we’ve achieved so far 👇
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More discrimination.. These include a suggestion that people applying for disability benefits should be required to attend an employability and independence workshop before their claim is approved. birminghammail.co.uk/news/co… #TakingThePIP #WelfareReformBill #WelfareReform #DWP
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Ever wondered what PIP is or why some disabled people get it? It’s not “free money.” It’s not “extra help.” It’s a lifeline in an inaccessible world. Disabled people face on average £1,095 in avoidable extra costs per month. #TakingThePIP #DisabilityBenefits
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Alongside my writing work, I run retreats, rites of passage and artist residencies with my partner Fern at our ‘micro retreat centre’ in beautiful mid Wales. Check out our latest newsletter for all upcoming offerings and a few ‘Stories of Us’… 👇👇👇 mailchi.mp/e349575eed3a/stor…
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It’s tomorrow! Catch me on the Cobbles. Still can’t believe I got to work on this iconic show, directed by the wonderful @MerlynMMR - thank you for being such a beautiful supportive and kind director to work with. #CoronationStreet #tv #itv
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Replying to @shayneTward
@shayneTward on @BBCBreakfast this morning talking all things touring, music and TGSM • Catch up on iPlayer
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