Sally Wainwright
TV writer and director Sally Wainwright talks to John Wilson about her formative cultural influences.
Award-winning television dramatist and director Sally Wainwright talks to John Wilson about her formative cultural influences. After learning the art of screenwriting whilst working on Coronation Street, she made her name with her suburban comedy drama At Home With The Braithwaites. Her stories are usually set in the north of England including Last Tango in Halifax, and her 19th century historical series Gentleman Jack. Her most recent hit is Happy Valley, a crime drama that spanned a decade and three series, winning huge acclaim, viewing figures and multiple awards.
Sally talks about her early obsession with television, and how the 1970s musical drama Rock Follies inspired her to become a television writer at a young age. She recalls her early career writing for 麻豆官网首页入口 Radio 4's The Archers and the ITV soap Coronation Street and discusses the inspirations behind some of her biggest hits.
Producer: Edwina Pitman
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Role | Contributor |
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Interviewer | John Wilson |
Interviewed Guest | Sally Wainwright |
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- Wed 9 Aug 2023 22:00
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