“Promising Young Woman” scribe Emerald Fennell and “His Dark Materials” scribe Jack Thorne were among those honored at the 29th Writers’ Guild of Great Britain awards on Monday night.
The ceremony, which was hosted by Wggb president Sandi Toksvig in London, handed out awards in 16 categories including film, television, radio, theatre, comedy, books, and videogames.
Awards covered the past two years of work, after the 2021 ceremony was cancelled due to the pandemic.
Which is why Fennell won a prize for first screenplay for “Promising Young Woman” while Thorne picked up the award for outstanding contribution to writing.
Also walking away with gongs were Chinonyerem Odimba for best musical theater bookwriting for “Black Love,” Russell T. Davies for best long form TV drama for “It’s a Sin” and Simon Blackwell and Armando Iannucci for best screenplay for “The Personal History of David Copperfield.”
“I think all writers would say that being...
The ceremony, which was hosted by Wggb president Sandi Toksvig in London, handed out awards in 16 categories including film, television, radio, theatre, comedy, books, and videogames.
Awards covered the past two years of work, after the 2021 ceremony was cancelled due to the pandemic.
Which is why Fennell won a prize for first screenplay for “Promising Young Woman” while Thorne picked up the award for outstanding contribution to writing.
Also walking away with gongs were Chinonyerem Odimba for best musical theater bookwriting for “Black Love,” Russell T. Davies for best long form TV drama for “It’s a Sin” and Simon Blackwell and Armando Iannucci for best screenplay for “The Personal History of David Copperfield.”
“I think all writers would say that being...
- 2/15/2022
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
His Dark Materials and Help writer Jack Thorne has been recognized for Outstanding Contribution to Writing at tonight’s 29th Writers’ Guild of Great Britain Awards (WGGBAs), with Russell T Davies, Emerald Fennell and Armando Iannucci also taking home gongs.
The prolific Thorne, who delivered this year’s Edinburgh Television Festival MacTaggart lecture, was presented with the prestigious trophy by His Dark Materials exec and Bad Wolf Co-Founder Jane Tranter, following a two-decades-long career in which he has penned some of the UK’s most critically-acclaimed hits including This is England, Shameless and The Virtues.
“I think all writers would say that being given something from other writers is the greatest honor,” said Thorne. “I don’t think I’ve really contributed anything much in this strange career, and writing is a really strange job, but I’m grateful, and slightly anxious, to now have this award to live up to.
The prolific Thorne, who delivered this year’s Edinburgh Television Festival MacTaggart lecture, was presented with the prestigious trophy by His Dark Materials exec and Bad Wolf Co-Founder Jane Tranter, following a two-decades-long career in which he has penned some of the UK’s most critically-acclaimed hits including This is England, Shameless and The Virtues.
“I think all writers would say that being given something from other writers is the greatest honor,” said Thorne. “I don’t think I’ve really contributed anything much in this strange career, and writing is a really strange job, but I’m grateful, and slightly anxious, to now have this award to live up to.
- 2/14/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
The Writers’ Guild of Great Britain (Wggb) has unveiled the shortlist for its annual awards, with nominees including “Promising Young Woman” scribe Emerald Fennell and “Succession” writer Lucy Prebble, who’s been nominated for her Billie Piper series “I Hate Suzie.”
The awards, which will be handed out on Feb. 14 in central London, will cover two years of British writing, after last year’s awards were cancelled due to the pandemic.
Wggb President and former “The Great British Bake-Off” host Sandi Toksvig said: “What a fitting day to celebrate the cream of British writers – who have kept us entertained on page, stage, screen and across the airwaves, through such dark times.
“Our creative industries play such an important role, as do all those who work within them and we hope our awards ceremony on Valentine’s Day will send this message – you matter, we care, and thank you for your words,...
The awards, which will be handed out on Feb. 14 in central London, will cover two years of British writing, after last year’s awards were cancelled due to the pandemic.
Wggb President and former “The Great British Bake-Off” host Sandi Toksvig said: “What a fitting day to celebrate the cream of British writers – who have kept us entertained on page, stage, screen and across the airwaves, through such dark times.
“Our creative industries play such an important role, as do all those who work within them and we hope our awards ceremony on Valentine’s Day will send this message – you matter, we care, and thank you for your words,...
- 12/7/2021
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
When Netflix got into the original programming business, it presented itself as a safe space for cancellation-scarred viewers. Netflix shows wouldn’t necessarily run forever, but their creators would at least be given warning to wrap up the story. Eventually, though, the almighty algorithm decreed that long runs were a bad thing — particularly the ones that weren’t aiming for a Stranger Things-sized audience — and the streamer forced many shows to wind down with a third season. And now, we’re in a moment where Netflix has begun abruptly...
- 6/3/2021
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Rollingstone.com
Hulu announced “Nine Perfect Strangers” will premiere on August 18 and be released weekly, while “Only Murders in the Building” will premiere on August 31 and be released weekly.
Based on the bestselling book by Liane Moriarty, “Nine Perfect Strangers” takes place at a boutique health-and-wellness resort that promises healing and transformation. Nine “stressed city dwellers” try to get on a path to a better way of living there over the course of 10 days (taking place over eight episodes).
“Nine Perfect Strangers” stars Nicole Kidman, Melissa McCarthy, Michael Shannon, Luke Evans, Bobby Cannavale, Regina Hall, Samara Weaving, Melvin Gregg, Asher Keddie, Grace Van Patten, Tiffany Boone and Manny Jacinto.
Director Jonathan Levine serves as an executive producer alongside Bruna Papandrea, Steve Hutensky and Jodi Matterson for Made Up Stories; Kidman and Per Saari for Blossom Films; Moriarty, David E. Kelley, John Henry Butterworth, Molly Allen, Samantha Strauss and McCarthy. Co-showrunners Kelley and...
Based on the bestselling book by Liane Moriarty, “Nine Perfect Strangers” takes place at a boutique health-and-wellness resort that promises healing and transformation. Nine “stressed city dwellers” try to get on a path to a better way of living there over the course of 10 days (taking place over eight episodes).
“Nine Perfect Strangers” stars Nicole Kidman, Melissa McCarthy, Michael Shannon, Luke Evans, Bobby Cannavale, Regina Hall, Samara Weaving, Melvin Gregg, Asher Keddie, Grace Van Patten, Tiffany Boone and Manny Jacinto.
Director Jonathan Levine serves as an executive producer alongside Bruna Papandrea, Steve Hutensky and Jodi Matterson for Made Up Stories; Kidman and Per Saari for Blossom Films; Moriarty, David E. Kelley, John Henry Butterworth, Molly Allen, Samantha Strauss and McCarthy. Co-showrunners Kelley and...
- 5/18/2021
- by Antonio Ferme
- Variety Film + TV
Michaela Coel’s “I May Destroy You” capped a triumphant edition of the U.K.’s Royal Television Society program awards for the BBC as the broadcaster scored 14 wins.
Coel won actor – female, and writer, and the show also won best miniseries.
In addition to the 29 competitive categories, three further awards were presented. The Judges’ Award was presented to Anne Mensah, VP, original series at Netflix, for her commitment to reflecting society’s diversity on screen; the Outstanding Achievement Award went to “It’s a Sin” creator Russell T. Davies; and the Special Award went to trade association Pact, for its contribution and support to the U.K. television industry throughout 2020.
Chair of the awards, Big Talk Productions CEO Kenton Allen, said: “The incredible range of programming we have seen across all genres and categories in this uniquely challenging year has been exceptional and a terrific representation of the thriving and...
Coel won actor – female, and writer, and the show also won best miniseries.
In addition to the 29 competitive categories, three further awards were presented. The Judges’ Award was presented to Anne Mensah, VP, original series at Netflix, for her commitment to reflecting society’s diversity on screen; the Outstanding Achievement Award went to “It’s a Sin” creator Russell T. Davies; and the Special Award went to trade association Pact, for its contribution and support to the U.K. television industry throughout 2020.
Chair of the awards, Big Talk Productions CEO Kenton Allen, said: “The incredible range of programming we have seen across all genres and categories in this uniquely challenging year has been exceptional and a terrific representation of the thriving and...
- 3/17/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
2020 in British TV comedy brought us Maisie Williams as a kickass survivalist in a pickle, and a new parenting comedy from the hugely talented Simon Blackwell and Chris Addison starring Martin Freeman.
To add to that, there was also a fresh batch of comedians playing exaggerated versions of themselves in self-penned sitcoms, including Katherine Ryan, Mae Martin, Sara Pascoe, Kayleigh Llewellyn, Lucy Beaumont and Jon Richardson.
Here’s the skinny on all those new shows and more. Here’s what arrived in 2019, and here are the new British TV dramas that arrived in 2020.
Breeders
After their excellent 2014 relationship comedy Trying Again, Chris Addison and Simon Blackwell teamed up on a new series, this time about the trials of parenthood. Martin Freeman and Daisy Haggard played parents in this ten-part half-hour comedy, a co-production between Sky in the UK and FX in the US. Watch the first trailer here.
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To add to that, there was also a fresh batch of comedians playing exaggerated versions of themselves in self-penned sitcoms, including Katherine Ryan, Mae Martin, Sara Pascoe, Kayleigh Llewellyn, Lucy Beaumont and Jon Richardson.
Here’s the skinny on all those new shows and more. Here’s what arrived in 2019, and here are the new British TV dramas that arrived in 2020.
Breeders
After their excellent 2014 relationship comedy Trying Again, Chris Addison and Simon Blackwell teamed up on a new series, this time about the trials of parenthood. Martin Freeman and Daisy Haggard played parents in this ten-part half-hour comedy, a co-production between Sky in the UK and FX in the US. Watch the first trailer here.
Bumps
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- 1/12/2021
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
There's mixed news for fans of the Feel Good TV series on Netflix. The streaming service has renewed the dramedy series for a second, albeit final, season. The first season had been a co-production with Channel 4 in the UK but the second season will be a Netflix exclusive.
A semi-autobiographical series, Feel Good was co-created and written by Canadian comic Mae Martin and Joe Hampson. The series follows recovering addict and comedian Mae (Martin), who is trying to control the addictive behaviors and intense romanticism that permeate every facet of her life. Life is further complicated by a new and all-consuming relationship with her new girlfriend, George (Charlotte Ritchie). In the second season, the love story continues as Mae struggles to come to terms with the ghosts from her past and George tries to reinvent her present.
A semi-autobiographical series, Feel Good was co-created and written by Canadian comic Mae Martin and Joe Hampson. The series follows recovering addict and comedian Mae (Martin), who is trying to control the addictive behaviors and intense romanticism that permeate every facet of her life. Life is further complicated by a new and all-consuming relationship with her new girlfriend, George (Charlotte Ritchie). In the second season, the love story continues as Mae struggles to come to terms with the ghosts from her past and George tries to reinvent her present.
- 12/8/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Feel Good is coming back to Netflix one last last time.
The streamer has renewed its critically-acclaimed, semi-autobiographical dramedy created by Canadian Comic Mae Martin and Joe Hampson, for a second and final season, slated to premiere in 2021.
Additionally, Netflix is developing another series with Mae Martin and Objective Fiction, won in a competitive situation.
The freshman season of Feel Good premiered in March 2020 to rave reviews, earning a rare 100% Fresh critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
While Season 1 was a co-production with Channel 4, Netflix will be the exclusive home for Season 2, which possibly contributed to the final season announcement.
The series is in production in London.
"I'm beyond excited to be able to return to the world of Feel Good, and to see Mae and George's love story through to the dramatic conclusion we had always planned. I'm really deeply attached to this story and I'm so grateful to...
The streamer has renewed its critically-acclaimed, semi-autobiographical dramedy created by Canadian Comic Mae Martin and Joe Hampson, for a second and final season, slated to premiere in 2021.
Additionally, Netflix is developing another series with Mae Martin and Objective Fiction, won in a competitive situation.
The freshman season of Feel Good premiered in March 2020 to rave reviews, earning a rare 100% Fresh critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
While Season 1 was a co-production with Channel 4, Netflix will be the exclusive home for Season 2, which possibly contributed to the final season announcement.
The series is in production in London.
"I'm beyond excited to be able to return to the world of Feel Good, and to see Mae and George's love story through to the dramatic conclusion we had always planned. I'm really deeply attached to this story and I'm so grateful to...
- 12/7/2020
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Mae Martin must be feelin’ good about this piece of news.
The comedian’s Netflix series “Feel Good” has been renewed for a second and final season at the streamer. Season 2, currently in production in London, is slated to premiere in 2021.
Whereas the first season was a co-production between Netflix and Channel 4 in the U.K., season 2 will be exclusively on the streamer. Netflix is also developing another series Martin and Objective Fiction, won in a competitive bidding situation.
As for the plot of season 2, it will see Mae & George’s (Charlotte Richie) complicated love story continue as Mae struggles to come to terms with the ghosts from her past and George tries to reinvent her present. Can they grow together or will they grow apart?
“I’m beyond excited to be able to return to the world of ‘Feel Good,’ and to see Mae and George’s love...
The comedian’s Netflix series “Feel Good” has been renewed for a second and final season at the streamer. Season 2, currently in production in London, is slated to premiere in 2021.
Whereas the first season was a co-production between Netflix and Channel 4 in the U.K., season 2 will be exclusively on the streamer. Netflix is also developing another series Martin and Objective Fiction, won in a competitive bidding situation.
As for the plot of season 2, it will see Mae & George’s (Charlotte Richie) complicated love story continue as Mae struggles to come to terms with the ghosts from her past and George tries to reinvent her present. Can they grow together or will they grow apart?
“I’m beyond excited to be able to return to the world of ‘Feel Good,’ and to see Mae and George’s love...
- 12/7/2020
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
Mae and George’s complicated, yet Feel Good romance is getting another chapter. Netflix has renewed the British dramedy for a second and final season.
According to the streamer’s official Season 2 description, Mae (Baroness von Sketch Show‘s Mae Martin) struggles to come to terms with “the ghosts from her past,” while George (Call the Midwife‘s Charlotte Ritchie) tries to reinvent her present. What will these two very different agendas mean for the couple? Viewers will have to wait until its 2021 premiere to find out.
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According to the streamer’s official Season 2 description, Mae (Baroness von Sketch Show‘s Mae Martin) struggles to come to terms with “the ghosts from her past,” while George (Call the Midwife‘s Charlotte Ritchie) tries to reinvent her present. What will these two very different agendas mean for the couple? Viewers will have to wait until its 2021 premiere to find out.
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- 12/7/2020
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
Netflix has renewed Mae Martin’s addiction dramedy “Feel Good” for a second and final season, which is set to premiere in 2021. Production has already begun in London.
“Feel Good” is a semi-autobiographical comedy-drama created by Canadian comic Martin and Joe Hampson. They write the series together. Though Season 1 was a co-production with Channel 4 in the UK and Ireland, Season 2 is all Netflix.
Don’t be too sad to see it go: Netflix says it is developing another series from Martin and production company Objective Fiction.
“I’m beyond excited to be able to return to the world of ‘Feel Good,’ and to see Mae and George’s love story through to the dramatic conclusion we had always planned,” Martin said on Monday in a statement provided to media. “I’m really deeply attached to this story and I’m so grateful to be getting back to work with...
“Feel Good” is a semi-autobiographical comedy-drama created by Canadian comic Martin and Joe Hampson. They write the series together. Though Season 1 was a co-production with Channel 4 in the UK and Ireland, Season 2 is all Netflix.
Don’t be too sad to see it go: Netflix says it is developing another series from Martin and production company Objective Fiction.
“I’m beyond excited to be able to return to the world of ‘Feel Good,’ and to see Mae and George’s love story through to the dramatic conclusion we had always planned,” Martin said on Monday in a statement provided to media. “I’m really deeply attached to this story and I’m so grateful to be getting back to work with...
- 12/7/2020
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Netflix has renewed Feel Good, its critically praised semi-autobiographical dramedy from Canadian comic Mae Martin and Joe Hampson, for a second and final season. Production is underway in London on the series that stars Martin, Charlotte Ritchie and Lisa Kudrow. Joining the season 2 cast are Jordan Stephens (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story), John Ross Bowie (Speechless), Eve (The Talk), and The Walking Dead‘s Eleanor Matsuura.
Season 2 is slated to premiere in 2021.
“I’m beyond excited to be able to return to the world of Feel Good, and to see Mae and George’s love story through to the dramatic conclusion we had always planned,” said co-creator and star Martin. “I’m really deeply attached to this story and I’m so grateful to be getting back to work with the incredible team at Objective Fiction and our hilarious cast. Having spent most of 2020 speaking only to my kettle...
Season 2 is slated to premiere in 2021.
“I’m beyond excited to be able to return to the world of Feel Good, and to see Mae and George’s love story through to the dramatic conclusion we had always planned,” said co-creator and star Martin. “I’m really deeply attached to this story and I’m so grateful to be getting back to work with the incredible team at Objective Fiction and our hilarious cast. Having spent most of 2020 speaking only to my kettle...
- 12/7/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Mae is an addict. It doesn’t matter that she’s been in recovery for “a long time,” as she vaguely assures her new girlfriend, she will always be an addict. That’s what the eccentric folks at her wildly unhinged Narcotics Anonymous meetings tell her, anyway. Her erratic behavior, which includes burning all her possessions in a trash can and saran-wrapping her phone inside a suitcase so she won’t text her girlfriend too much, makes a pretty strong case for the argument.
Anyone in recovery will tell you that addiction is about so much more than substance abuse. Even once sober, addicts substitute obsession with the high found with another obsession. That’s the savvy central tenet of “Feel Good,” a wildly entertaining breath of fresh air of a series arriving on Netflix just in the nick of time. Hilariously crafted, thrillingly paced, and brimming with the kind...
Anyone in recovery will tell you that addiction is about so much more than substance abuse. Even once sober, addicts substitute obsession with the high found with another obsession. That’s the savvy central tenet of “Feel Good,” a wildly entertaining breath of fresh air of a series arriving on Netflix just in the nick of time. Hilariously crafted, thrillingly paced, and brimming with the kind...
- 3/19/2020
- by Jude Dry
- Indiewire
Whenever things get too real or she sees an opportunity to relapse into old patterns, Mae (Mae Martin) hears a high-pitched ringing in her ears like she’s been briefly concussed. Most times, she manages to blink it away. Other times, however, she finds herself drawn to the ringing, to that pang of recognition, like a moth to the flame she knows could burn her into dust.
This is the way it sometimes feels to watch “Feel Good,” Netflix’s new series from Canadian comic Martin and Joe Hampson. While very funny — despite my initially dire description, I promise! — the show is also unflinching as it tracks Mae trying not to lose herself while falling head over heels into a relationship with George (Charlotte Ritchie), with all the quick and giddy dizziness that implies. Mae, a Canadian standup comedian and addict living in London who’s based on Martin herself,...
This is the way it sometimes feels to watch “Feel Good,” Netflix’s new series from Canadian comic Martin and Joe Hampson. While very funny — despite my initially dire description, I promise! — the show is also unflinching as it tracks Mae trying not to lose herself while falling head over heels into a relationship with George (Charlotte Ritchie), with all the quick and giddy dizziness that implies. Mae, a Canadian standup comedian and addict living in London who’s based on Martin herself,...
- 3/19/2020
- by Caroline Framke
- Variety Film + TV
In the new Netflix romantic dramedy Feel Good, Mae falls in love with George. Mae (Mae Martin) is a Canadian living abroad, a comedian and a recovering addict who is effectively homeless. George (Charlotte Ritchie) is an English teacher, and has not only never dated another woman before, but is so terrified of having friends or family ask her questions about it that she literally makes Mae hide in a closet in one episode.
That’s a lot of darkness to throw at any new relationship, and that’s before...
That’s a lot of darkness to throw at any new relationship, and that’s before...
- 3/18/2020
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Rollingstone.com
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