Heartstopper creator Alice Oseman shares the unique adaptation process from graphic novel to Netflix series, alongside cast members Corinna Brown (Tara) and Kizzy Edgell (Darcy). Learn about the meticulous casting process, character development, and the hidden details in some of the series’ pivotal scenes. The team reflects on their experiences, the unexpected success of the show, and the importance of LGBTQ+ representation, both on and offscreen. And find out why Olivia Colman always had a queue outside of her trailer during filming…

Heartstopper: Masterclass was recorded at the Edinburgh TV Festival in August 2022. The speakers are Alice Oseman, Writer; Patrick Walters, Executive Producer; Corinna Brown, Actor; Kizzy Edgell, Actor. The host is Scott Bryan. [All job titles correct at time of Festival]

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Peep Show, Fresh Meat, The Thick Of It, Succession... Jesse Armstrong is the writer behind some of the most iconic television in history. In conversation with Guardian journalist Marina Hyde, he reflects on his career so far and the current state of the TV industry on both sides of the Atlantic. As well as taking us behind the scenes on the creation of Succession, Jesse and Marina discuss writers' rooms, Britishness in comedy writing and how much of Peep Show came from his and Sam Bain’s actual lives.

Jesse Armstrong in Conversation with Marina Hyde was recorded at the Edinburgh TV Festival in August 2023.

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Queer Eye’s Tan France speaks to the cast and creative team behind Channel 4 & Peacock comedy We Are Lady Parts. Creator Nida Manzoor discusses balancing truthful storytelling and representation with maintaining mainstream appeal. Castmembers Sarah Kameela Impey (Saira) and Faith Omole (Bisma) share their experiences of auditioning and filming during the pandemic, as well as the challenges of learning to play their instruments convincingly as members of the all-female Muslim punk band at the heart of the show.

Tan France in Conversation with We Are Lady Parts was recorded at the virtual Edinburgh TV Festival in August 2021. The speakers Tan France, Broadcaster; Nida Manzoor, Creator, Writer & Director; Sarah Kameela Impey, Actress; Faith Omole, Actress; Surian Fletcher-Jones, Executive Producer & Head of Drama at Working Title Television. [All job titles correct at time of Festival]

The Edinburgh TV Festival brought to you by Screen Scotland, is the UK’s foremost television event, bringing together leading industry figures and a diverse range of delegates to celebrate and dissect the world of global television production. The Festival is also a charity, working year-round to support new and emerging talent. #EdTVFest

For more information, go to: www.thetvfestival.com