Episodes
This Cultural Life: Sally Wainwright (BBC Four Wednesday 9 August 2023)
This Cultural Life: Sally Wainwright airs Wednesday 9 August 2023 on BBC Four
What can we expect from this episode
Sally Wainwright, an Emmy-winning writer and director for television, discusses the people and ideas that shaped her life with John Wilson. She became well-known for her work on the suburban comedy drama At Home With the Braithwaites after learning the craft of screenwriting on Coronation Street. Last Tango in Halifax and her historical series Gentleman Jack are just two examples of her stories set in the north of England. Her most recent smash success is the crime drama Happy Valley, which aired for ten years across three series and received numerous accolades, viewers, and awards.
Sally discusses her early interest in television and how the 1970s musical drama Rock Follies influenced her decision to pursue a career in television writing. She talks about how she got her start writing for shows like “The Archers” on BBC Radio 4 and “Coronation Street” on ITV, as well as the influences behind some of her biggest shows.
John Wilson speaks to leading figures from the worlds of art and culture to hear about the formative influences and inspirations that fired their creative imaginations.
Season 2 Episode 7
When can we see the episode
This Cultural Life: Sally Wainwright airs Wednesday 9 August 2023 at 22:00 on BBC Four
Featured image credit: BBC Four
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