In addition to our top three finalists, theF orum List includes BAFTA Rocliffe patrons include: three additional projects that were highly commended by our jury. Jenni Konner, Christine Langan, Julian Fellowes, John Madden, Mike Newell, Bafta Rocliffe New Writing To contact any of the writers, simply email [email protected] Richard Eyre, David Parfitt, Cameron with your details and we will connect you with them. McCracken, Peter Kosminsky, David Yates, showcase: ChildrenÕs Media Finola Dwyer, Michael Kuhn, Nik Powell, ANAÕS HOLIDAY by Diane Taylor-Karrer Duncan Kenworthy, Rebecca OÕBrien, A young Jewish girl, in London via the Kindertransport from Berlin, Simon Relph, Sue Perkins, John Bishop Supported by The London Book Fair defies adversity by embarking on a mission to be reunited with her mother. and Dave Spikey. Saturday 24 September 2016 // BAFTA 195 Piccadilly, London W1J 9LN

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