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Channel 4 Screenwriting Course 2026

Tommy Ross-Williams was selected for the 2026 Channel 4 Screenwriting Course, a prestigious development scheme for emerging television drama writers. The programme brings together a small cohort of writers over several months to develop original pilot ideas, pairing them with script editors, mentors, and industry professionals, under the guidance of Philip Shelley.

Over the course, writers take a one-hour pilot from concept to draft, workshopping scenes with actors, receiving detailed feedback, and refining their scripts through multiple drafts. The programme offers a rare insight into the UK television commissioning process, alongside opportunities to meet producers, commissioners, and fellow writers. For many, it provides both the creative space and the industry connections to take the next step in their careers, shaping the kinds of stories that will appear on screens across the UK.