On-Line Resources and Books
A brief history of how radio drama has evolved over the last hundred years.
Essential portal for accessing dramas on Radio 3 & 4 and World Service which can be archived for up to a year. Some can be downloaded as podcasts.
BBC hub for writers with details of submission opportunities for TV and radio ('Open Call' usually in November), training opportunities, writing advice, sample scripts etc.
Details of the complex commissioning process for producers within the BBC and for independent producers.
Directory of independent radio production companies.
Leading US podcast drama producers.
A vast archive of reviews, articles and listings of radio drama across many decades.
Listening to Radio Plays (Alan Beck article)
Books
Writing for Radio - Shaun McLoughlin - How To Books 1998
Lively and accessible guide by very experienced BBC producer.
Radio Drama, Theory and Practice - Tim Crook - Routledge 1999
In depth analysis of how radio drama works with huge bibliography for further reading.
Writing for Radio - Christopher William Hill - Bloomsbury 2015
Advice from successful Radio 4 dramatist.
So You Want to Write Radio Drama - Claire Grove & Stephen Wyatt - Nick Hern 2013
Two experienced writers share their knowledge of writing and production.
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