TV Foundation, All3Media New Writers Collective named

The TV Foundation, the umbrella charity behind the Edinburgh TV Festival, and All3Media, have announced the 10 successful writers who will make up the New Writers Collective 2026.

Now in its fourth year, the programme generated more than 700 applications. This year’s successful applicants were chosen by an expert jury of representatives from the TV Foundation and All3Media’s scripted labels, including Neal Street, New Pictures, Objective Fiction, Studio Lambert, Sunburnt Penguin and Two Brothers.

Since the New Writers Collective started in 2023 seven of the writers that took part have found representation and four have had scripts in development.

This year’s New Writers Collective includes: Tiegan Byrne; Sarah Chasseaud; Matt Gandy; Lydia Gilbert; Florence Howard; Lisa Emily Petersen; Ben Ramsay; Daisy Wesson; Robyn Williams and Kalum Wilson.

This cohort will take part in workshops with professional guidance from The TV Foundation and from experienced executives from across the All3Media Group. They will provide industry guidance, expert tips and advice along with other industry experts, collaborators and friends of the TV Foundation. The writers will also be offered professional networking opportunities, the opportunity to attend the TV Foundation’s dedicated event for emerging writers, First Draft; and receive complimentary delegate passes and accommodation at this year’s Edinburgh TV Festival.

Gemma Bradshaw, Impact Director, The TV Foundation said: “We’re delighted to see another ten brilliant writers join the New Writers Collective. Working alongside All3Media in recent years, we’ve been able to build a thriving community of new talent and support them on their writing journey.”

All3Media COO, Sara Geater, said: ‘‘Writers are the backbone of successful scripted productions and their talent needs fostering and developing. It is a privilege to partner with the TV Foundation once again to encourage new and diverse writers to find their unique voices. We are in the fourth year of supporting The New Writers Collective but have been collaborating on promoting new writing talent for almost a decade. All3Media has some of the best creative leaders in scripted content and I am so pleased our new cohort will benefit from their world class experience.”