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The aim of the bursary is to encourage Irish
writers to write for television -- the medium in
which Tony Doyle had his greatest successes. Its
aim is to encourage writing for television, to
inform writers of the opportunities that
television affords and to nurture long-term
creative links between all broadcasters and
writers in Ireland. Writers must have an Irish
background. The writer must not have had a drama
in English previously produced for television.
Final entry date is usually 31 January each year
(opens in October). Previous winners: Bill Murphy
(2001), Brian Dungan (2002). The winner receives a
cash prize of £2000. The finalists are invited to
a residential seminar to introduce them to the
world of television drama through a series of
intensive sessions with the BBC Drama Development
Team and experienced practitioners. Two typed
copies should be submitted. Only one entry
accepted per person. Entries must be in English.
Contact the department and ask for criteria as
these may change annually.
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