Training: Video and Audio

 

 Soaps and continuing drama sit at the heart of the UK production landscape.

 

BBC Studios Continuing Drama continues to be the industry leader in training, nurturing and developing the next generation of on and off-screen talent.  

This page is dedicated to celebrating the amazing creative talent borne out of our world as well as showcasing the content our trainees have created as part of initiatives they’ve taken part in.

 

Podcast

 

EastEnders star Lacey Turner hosts the new podcast We Started Here, where she is joined by film and TV legends, from on and off screen, who began their careers in soaps. Produced by BBC Studios Drama Productions and Colour It In Studios, the podcast explores how soap opera experiences shaped successful careers in film and TV.

Search for ‘We Started Here’ on your favourite podcast player.

Trailer

Episode One: Jessie Wallace

Episode Two: Sarah Phelps

Episode Three: Rakhee Thakrar and Davood Ghadami

Episode Four: Anita Dobson

Episode 5: Jimmy McGovern

 

EastEnders Multicam Training Videos

 

As part of the EastEnders Multi-Camera Course, trainee directors shot a special online mini-series centred around one of the show’s longest-serving characters, Tracey The Barmaid (Jane Slaughter), with guest appearances from Adam Woodyatt (Ian Beale), Kellie Bright (Linda Carter) and Harriet Thorpe (Elaine Peacock). The shorts see Tracey celebrate her milestone 60th birthday.

Mini episode 1

Mini episode 2

Mini episode 3

Mini episode 4

Mini episode 5

 

Pobol y Cwm Academy Training Film

 

As part of the Pobol y Cwm Academy, trainees created show a special short film. This film was brought to life in partnership with BBC Studios, Creative Wales and Sgil Cymru as part of the BFI Skills Cluster for Wales.

Pobol Film

 

River City Academy Training Films

 

As part of our River City Training Academy, trainees created two special films set in the fictional world of Shieldinch. These films were brought to life in partnership with BBC Studios and Screen Scotland.

Forever Young

Lenny

 

Inside the Screen

 

A look behind the scenes at some of the careers on offer at BBC Studios including working on iconic titles like EastEnders, Strictly Come Dancing, It Takes Two and Autumn watch.

Inside the Screen