Writers for Radio

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I wasn't sure if anyone - ahem, Liz - would be interested in this...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/opportunities/alfred-bradley-bursary-award-15-16

It's called Writers Room, on BBC website. Looking for new radio plays/writing talent.


Alfred Bradley Bursary Award 2015/16


 

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