Closed Writing Programme / Scheme TV

Channel 4 4Screenwriting

Channel 4

Opens 21 Sep 2026
Closes 5 Oct 2026

About

Channel 4's flagship TV writing scheme. A small cohort is paired with a production company to develop an original script, with training and mentoring across the year. One of the strongest routes in for new TV writers without a broadcast credit.

Who can apply

UK-based writers without a produced broadcast TV credit.

This round

Course runs January to June 2027. Two mandatory in-person weekends in London required. Writers must be available to attend both weekends and write two drafts between January-June 2027. Eligibility: no broadcast TV credits or theatrical film releases (short films under 20 minutes excluded). Writers paid for participation and script completion; Channel 4 receives first option on all rights.

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