Lenny Henry presents: Create a TV series in one day, with John Yorke and Kwadjo Dajan - Short Course
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Create a TV Series in One Day – this is a pop-up event presented by Lenny Henry, with John Yorke and Kwadjo Dajan. For 15 participants who are already involved in TV scriptwriting /TV production who want to take this further, or for those who interested in moving from single dramas to series....
- Level CPD
- Study mode Short Course
- Award N/A
- Start date December 2026
- Subjects
- Location City Centre
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Overview
Create a TV Series in One Day – this is a pop-up event presented by Lenny Henry, with John Yorke and Kwadjo Dajan. For 15 participants who are already involved in TV scriptwriting /TV production who want to take this further, or for those who interested in moving from single dramas to series.
There will be discussion and then small group work on given stimulus material, with feedback across the day.
What's covered in this course?
You will have access to the experience and knowledge of 3 senior figures in TV. Lenny Henry is a national icon. He has been involved with TV production across many decades and needs no introduction. John Yorke is a multi BAFTA and Golden Globe winner. He has written and produced some of the most widely acclaimed TV drama from EastEnders to Wolf Hall.
Kwadjo Dajan is an award-winning TV producer with a flair for bold drama and unearthing gripping true stories.
All three will be involved across the day in discussing scriptwriting and developing the TV series. You will be given material to work on in small groups and given feedback on how you manage to develop the ideas, anchored in the reality of today’s TV industry.
Why Choose Us?
- Get access to 3 significant figures in the TV industry.
- Work on story engines and learn how to develop TV series and get detailed feedback to apply to your own ideas and future development.
Course in Depth
You will be involved in discussions and a Q&A before working on material in small groups. Many opportunities to get specific feedback and useful advice.
Fees & How to Apply
Fees and enrolment
Cost: £250 (exc. VAT)
Date: 9th December 2026
Time: Wednesday 10-5.30
If you're interested in finding out more about this course or would like more information before you enrol, please register your interest and we'll be in touch with more information.
For Enquiries about the content covered contact – Diane Kemp
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Facilities & Staff
This course is based in our Parkside and Curzon Buildings, a combined £124 million development, located on our City Centre campus.
We help you learn a specific discipline such as digital marketing, programming or art and put that discipline into practice by offering flexible teaching space, dedicated development studios and open access work areas for group projects, as well as course-specific facilities.
Our staff
Professor Diane Kemp
Professor of Broadcast Journalism
Diane Kemp is Director of the Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity, which launched in March 2020, and Professor of Broadcast Journalism in CoEM. Before joining the university, Diane worked in commercial and BBC radio before moving into BBC television news and current affairs. She was also Deputy Chair of the Broadcast Journalism Training...
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Enquiries
For Enquiries about the content covered contact – Diane Kemp