The Paul Spragg Memorial Quick Journey Alternative welcomes submissions from new writers.

Since 2016, audio producers Huge End have run an annual Physician Who script competitors.

The Paul Spragg Memorial Quick Journey Alternative honours the reminiscence of the late Huge End staffer by welcoming submissions from writers new to the corporate.

Launching the competitors for the eighth time, govt producer Nicholas Briggs stated:

It’s a bittersweet time of yr after we announce our annual Paul Spragg Memorial Writers’ Alternative. There’s the unhappiness regarding the lack of Paul, who was one in all our most valued colleagues, taken from this life at far too younger an age. However then there’s the enjoyment of remembering his loyal dedication to Huge End and his boundless positivity. Maybe most significantly, there’s the enthusiastic encouragement he at all times gave to potential, new contributors — which is the explanation why this competitors was arrange in his title. Right here’s to Paul and all of the sensible writers but to return.”

A twist for 2023

In earlier years, the competitors has requested for a narrative thought utilizing any of the common Medical doctors. This yr, nonetheless, there are some specifics as vary producer Peter Anghelides explains:

“By a contented coincidence, every of the earlier years’ successful entries has a special Physician as its protagonist. This yr, we thought we’d design the competitors to make sure that continues. So, we’re asking for proposals for one of many following Medical doctors: First, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, or Eighth.”

The author of the chosen story will probably be invited to develop it with Huge End, prepared for recording by a Physician Who actor. It is going to be launched at Christmas 2023.

All of the earlier winners can be found to obtain without spending a dime. They every include the winners’ unique submissions and remaining scripts.

Full phrases and circumstances can be found on the Huge End web site. Submissions – made up of a narrative synopsis and a gap extract (each roughly 500 phrases) – are due by 23:59 (UK time) on Friday thirtieth June 2023.

2022’s winner was ‘The World Tree’ by Nick Slawicz, a touching and bittersweet drama which we gave five-star score.

You may try our opinions of all of the earlier winners; Without end Fallen, Landbound, The Final Day at Work, The Finest-Laid Plans, Free Speech, The Lichyrwick Abomination and The World Tree.