EU-Backed Programme Selects 12 European Writers for Showrunner Training Led by Borgen and Doctor Who Creators
By
Stewart Clarke
Crusty in the right places. Worth the chew.
Summary
A dozen experienced European TV writers have been selected for the EU-backed European Showrunner Programme, designed to help them transition into showrunner roles. The program is led by notable industry figures including Jeppe Gjervig Gram (Borgen), Chris Chibnall (Doctor Who), and Marianne Wendt (Neumatt). The initiative reflects Europe's push to develop more showrunners for the continent's growing television industry.
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It is overseen by Jeppe Gjervig Gram, whose credits include Borgen, alongside showrunners Chris Chibnall (Doctor Who), and Marianne Wendt (Neumatt).
As Europe pushes for more showrunners, a dozen writers from across the continent have been selected for an EU-backed programme.
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