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Writing the Script with Peter Ansorge (4-week course)

Sat 11 Apr 2026 12:00 PM - Sat 2 May 2026 4:00 PM BST Bell House, SE21 7BG

Writing the Script with Peter Ansorge (4-week course)

Sat 11 Apr 2026 12:00 PM - Sat 2 May 2026 4:00 PM BST Bell House, SE21 7BG

Have you an idea for a feature film, TV Drama pilot episode or a short film? Here's your chance to start putting it into writing with award-winning drama producer Peter Ansorge, former Head of Drama at Channel 4, whose successes include 'A Very British Coup', 'The Politician's Wife' and 'The Camomile Lawn.' Peter currently teaches screenwriting at the National Film & TV School, devising popular courses such as Writing the Pilot, Creating the Bible, and Script Editing.

Many of his student writers take his courses with little or no previous experience of writing professionally. An impressive number have had those scripts accepted and further developed by current Independent Production Companies. See:

https://nfts.co.uk/people/peter-ansorge

At the end of the four Saturdays, you will have completed a good draft of a completed script. It can be a feature film, TV pilot or short. The course will begin, on the first Saturday, with a discussion on what makes great screenwriting. Clips will be shown. The class will talk about the script they want to develop. The atmosphere will be that of a professional Writers Room where you'll support each other’s projects positively with showrunner Peter leading and advising.

Committed work, passion for an idea, and also a context for real enjoyment.

The course costs £140 per person and will be held over four consecutive Saturday afternoons: 11 April, 18 April, 25 April & 2 May.

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What people have said about Peter's October 2025 scriptwriting course at Bell House:

“I'm so pleased I came along to the course, seemed too good a chance to miss really. I got so much from it and the reaction to my work was such a nice surprise” - Neil

“I really enjoyed the course under Peter's guidance. I also enjoyed the fact that I had deadlines to meet and this is what I really need. I haven't enjoyed writing so much in ages and I really am enjoying bringing my imagination onto the page.” - Jo


Refunds

Please note, we are unfortunately unable to offer refunds for this event.

Reduced ticket prices

We’d like as many people as possible to be able to access and enjoy Bell House. We can offer a limited number of bursary tickets (half price) to those who are currently receiving any of the following: Pension Credit, Universal Credit Disability Benefit, Income Support or Job Seekers allowance. Please email event@bellhouse.co.uk to arrange your bursary ticket.

Accessibility notice: Please be aware that the room is located on the 1st Floor and can only be accessed by steps. If you have specific access needs, kindly let us know in advance and we will do our best to accommodate you (including moving to a ground-level room).

Location

Bell House, SE21 7BG