Writers from around the world are invited to submit their scripts for the 29th International Audio Drama Competition (previously the International Playwriting Competition) which opens for entries on 19 February 2025. The global competition, hosted by BBC World Service and the British Council, offers the unique opportunity for writers to use the medium of audio drama to tell stories for an international audience. We are looking for entries in the two categories: ‘English as a First Language’ … [Read more...] about BBC World Service and British Council launch the International Audio Drama Competition 2026
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BBC World Service announces new six-part audio drama Purple Heart Warriors
The BBC World Service has announced the launch of Purple Heart Warriors, a six-part drama inspired by real events by Oscar-nominated screenwriter Iris Yamashita. The series transports audiences to the fields of World War Two alongside the brave young Japanese American soldiers of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team as they battle to liberate France from Nazi occupation. Narrated by Emmy-nominated and BAFTA-winning actor Will Sharpe (The White Lotus), Purple Heart Warriors follows the story of Ken … [Read more...] about BBC World Service announces new six-part audio drama Purple Heart Warriors
