I’m Stephen Keyworth, an award-winning dramatist, screenwriter and director with 70+ hours of TV and radio. I teach and mentor writers at universities and drama schools across the UK, including University of the Arts London and the Royal Central School of Speech & Drama, and I work as a freelance script doctor, collaborating remotely with writers from around the world to develop their work to its full potential. I’m comfortable working with existing material and writing for young audiences, and I have experience across audio, television and theatre as well as live performance backgrounds in stand-up and improv. My radio writing for The Man Who Fell to Earth (BBC Radio 4) won the Grand Trophy at the 2025 New York Festivals Radio Awards and a Signal Gold Medal. I’ve adapted The Princess Bride for BBC Radio 4, created Monkey & Gorilla for Fox UK, and trained on the BBC Drama Writers’ Academy under John Yorke. I’ve led writers on BBC drama series and regularly collaborate under tight schedules, bringing strong storytelling, tone, and pacing to every project. I’m excited to chat about ideas and how we might collaborate, whether on Zoom or Teams.…

Stephen Keyworth

I’m Stephen Keyworth, an award-winning dramatist, screenwriter and director with 70+ hours of TV and radio. I teach and mentor writers at universities and drama schools across the UK, including University of the Arts London and the Royal Central School of Speech & Drama, and I work as a freelance script doctor, collaborating remotely with writers from around the world to develop their work to its full potential. I’m comfortable working with existing material and writing for young audiences, and I have experience across audio, television and theatre as well as live performance backgrounds in stand-up and improv. My radio writing for The Man Who Fell to Earth (BBC Radio 4) won the Grand Trophy at the 2025 New York Festivals Radio Awards and a Signal Gold Medal. I’ve adapted The Princess Bride for BBC Radio 4, created Monkey & Gorilla for Fox UK, and trained on the BBC Drama Writers’ Academy under John Yorke. I’ve led writers on BBC drama series and regularly collaborate under tight schedules, bringing strong storytelling, tone, and pacing to every project. I’m excited to chat about ideas and how we might collaborate, whether on Zoom or Teams.…

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I’m Stephen Keyworth, an award-winning dramatist, screenwriter and director with 70+ hours of TV and radio. I teach and mentor writers at universities and drama schools across the UK, including University of the Arts London and the Royal Central School of Speech & Drama, and I work as a freelance script doctor, collaborating remotely with writers from around the world to develop their work to its full potential. I’m comfortable working with existing material and writing for young audiences, and I have experience across audio, television and theatre as well as live performance backgrounds in stand-up and improv.

My radio writing for The Man Who Fell to Earth (BBC Radio 4) won the Grand Trophy at the 2025 New York Festivals Radio Awards and a Signal Gold Medal. I’ve adapted The Princess Bride for BBC Radio 4, created Monkey & Gorilla for Fox UK, and trained on the BBC Drama Writers’ Academy under John Yorke. I’ve led writers on BBC drama series and regularly collaborate under tight schedules, bringing strong storytelling, tone, and pacing to every project. I’m excited to chat about ideas and how we might collaborate, whether on Zoom or Teams.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Writer at BBC One – Doctors
January 1, 2011 - Present
Lead writer for DOCTORS (BBC One); wrote 80 episodes: attended story conferences, shaping story arcs, tone and pacing; shortlisted for WGGB Award for episode 'The Joe Pasquale Problem'.
Writer / Scriptwriter at EastEnders
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2010
Wrote multiple episodes and contributed to ongoing storylines for BBC One’s iconic serial drama.
Writer at Casualty
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009
Wrote two episodes for BBC One’s long-running medical drama.
Commissioned Script – Sitcom Pilot at TransCity
February 1, 2010 - February 28, 2010
Commissioned sitcom pilot script for Leopard Drama/BBC.
Writer at Fox UK – Monkey & Gorilla
December 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001
Created a series of animated shorts for Fox UK.
Writer at BBC Comedy
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Planet Ex – commission for BBC Comedy; developed original material for radio/TV.
Writer / Radio Drama at BBC Radio 4
March 1, 2009 - March 31, 2009
Gondwanaland – Afternoon play for BBC Radio 4.
Writer at BBC Radio 4
March 1, 2011 - March 31, 2011
A Farewell to Arms – Radio adaptation (series).
Writer at BBC Radio 4
March 1, 2011 - March 31, 2011
The Continuity Man – Afternoon play.
Writer at BBC Radio 4
June 1, 2011 - June 30, 2011
The Two Georges – Afternoon play.
Writer at BBC Radio 4
February 1, 2014 - February 28, 2014
Making the Best of It – Half-hour comedy.
Lead Writer at BBC One Drama
June 1, 2017 - June 30, 2017
Marathon Man / Brothers – Adaptation of William Goldman’s novels for BBC Radio 4.
Screenwriter at Shine Pictures
April 1, 2011 - April 30, 2011
The People Below – Screenplay commission for Shine Pictures.
Screenwriter at Black Hanger Films
June 1, 2016 - June 30, 2016
Breaking the Bank – Feature film screenplay.
Lead Writer at BBC Radio 4 / The Man Who Fell to Earth (Radio Adaptation)
April 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Adaptation of The Man Who Fell to Earth for BBC Radio 4; won 2025 New York Festivals Grand Trophy and Signal Gold Medal.
Lead Writer at BBC Radio 4
December 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
The Princess Bride – Series adaptation for BBC Radio 4 (Christmas 2021).
Mentor / Visiting Tutor at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
January 1, 2014 - Present
Mentor / visiting tutor working one to one with students on Scriptwriting MA/MFA.
Associate Lecturer at University of the Arts London (UAL)
January 1, 2014 - Present
Associate Lecturer writing and delivering lectures for the Television and Film BA, leading seminars and working one to one with students in tutorials.
Writing Mentor at Suffolk University
January 1, 2014 - Present
Writing mentor providing guidance on serialized fiction and creative development.
Tutor / Course Leader at Norwich Theatre Royal
January 1, 2014 - Present
Tutor / course leader delivering creative writing and script development courses.
Artistic Director at 5065 Lift/Flight 5065
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005
Programmed and commissioned new plays; developed writers from pitch to final script; directed and produced shows in Edinburgh, Brighton and at the Soho Theatre. Liaised with press and sponsors and managed a large team. Director of a one night arts festival that put theatre, comedy and music into all 32 pods of the London Eye.

Education

BA Hons. Drama at Manchester University
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
Postgraduate Diploma in Playwriting at Manchester University
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
BBC Drama Series Writers Academy at BBC Drama Writers Academy
January 1, 2006 - December 9, 2025
BA Hons. Drama at Manchester University
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
Postgraduate Diploma in Playwriting at Manchester University
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
BBC Drama Series Writers Academy at BBC
January 1, 2006 - December 9, 2025

Qualifications

BBC Drama Writers Academy
January 1, 2006 - December 9, 2025
BA Hons. Drama
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
Postgraduate Diploma in Playwriting
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
Grand Trophy, New York Festivals Radio Awards
January 1, 2025 - December 9, 2025
Signal Gold Medal, New York Festivals Radio Awards
January 1, 2025 - December 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Government, Non-Profit Organization
    paper The Man Who Fell To Earth

    An adaptation of Walter Tevis’ classic novel, starring Christopher Eccleston (Doctor Who, The Leftovers, Heroes, Our Friends In The North). Winner of the 2025 Grand Trophy at the New York Festivals and Signal Gold Medal Award.

    Link to audio:

    https://www.twine.net/signin