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Yesterday, WGGB Audio Co-Chair Nicola Baldwin spoke on the BBC Radio 4 Feedback programme about plans to axe audio drama from Radio 3 + why it is so important we must Save Audio Drama at the BBC Listen to the full interview here: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... #SADatTheBBC

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As a supporter of CIISA, it’s good to see progress and an announcement of these standards today Find out more: ciisa.org.uk/standards #safetyatwork

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#AI copyright laws effect every industry. As scientists, we stand with the #creative industry in their efforts to protect #CreativeRights. You can still send a direct message to your local MP, follow the link www.creativerightsinai.co.uk #FARvisions #rights #IP #YourRights #StandUp #MakeItFair📘

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WGGB Audio Co-Chair Nicola Baldwin is talking on BBC Radio 4 Feedback this afternoon at 3.30pm, about plans to axe audio drama from BBC Radio 3 + why it is so important that we must Save Audio Drama at the BBC #SADatTheBBC www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...

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This is hugely welcome from @writersguildgb.bsky.social and will no doubt be a very important moment for uk writers in the ongoing crisis in TV commissioning. A chance to hear all voices. I’ll be there.

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We're hosting an online town hall-style meeting to discuss the funding crisis in UK scripted TV and its impact on writers (5 March, 3-5pm, Zoom) The meeting is a member-only event - check your inbox for the invitation + contact [email protected] for further info

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Proud to be a member of the Writers Guild ❤️❤️ Please, if you can, complete the consultation (link below). Add your voice to this important campaign. Copyright must be strengthened, AI must be reigned in, and our creative output must be protected! 🙏

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Please stand up for us creatives.

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Yes it does make a difference when you stand up for your rights Also #JoinAUnion, people

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As a member of the Creative Rights in AI Coalition, we support today's #MakeItFair campaign - calling on the Government to stop siding with Big Tech over UK creators Great to see it making such a splash on newsstands!

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The Government is siding with Big Tech over creators + as a member of the Creative Rights in AI Coalition, today we support the #MakeItFair campaign TODAY is the final chance to respond to the Gov consultation on copyright + AI + make your voice heard! writersguild.org.uk/fight-back-a...

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Last day to respond to the Government’s AI consultation - this is a big one, and directly affects whether artists will be paid. Responses by midnight, and @writersguildgb.bsky.social have a brilliant guide available to help.

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I filled in the form but even if you don’t have time for that you can write a letter of protest and submit it to [email protected] Do it by midnight tomorrow. 🙏

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There's been an unprecedented response to the consultation, apparently. Be part of it. #UnityisStrength

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Our colleagues at the Writers’ Guild of GB have highlighted the importance of writers signing this petition by midnight tomorrow if they can - further details below.

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Sandi Toksvig, the Writers' Guild of Great Britain President, shares her thoughts on the current AI and Copyright consultation and proposals being put forward by the government. As #writers we have until midnight 25th Feb to respond. @writersguildgb.bsky.social writersguild.org.uk/copyright-ai/

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This is one of those times when everyone’s voice counts. WGGB’s guide is a good place to start. Go on.

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S4 of the Advisory Podcast is here! We’re kicking off the season with special episode ‘Throw us a line’, focusing on our Save Audio Drama campaign with, @writersguildgb.bsky.social & Equity. Here’s ‘Throw us a line’ – authr.uk/TUAL

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Our petition with @equityuk.bsky.social and @societyofauthors.bsky.social to Save Audio Drama at the BBC has reached over 10,000 signatures Help us reach the next goal! #SADatTheBBC www.change.org/p/save-audio...

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1/ If the Government goes ahead with its proposals on AI, it will give tech companies the ability "to take what they like, when they like, without informing or compensating the writers of the work they use to train their models," says WGGB President Sandi Toksvig writersguild.org.uk/copyright-ai/

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Only another ten signatures needed to get the 'Save Audio Drama' petition over the 10,000 mark. Please sign, spread the word and help save Drama on 3! @equityuk.bsky.social @writersguildgb.bsky.social @societyofauthors.bsky.social www.change.org/p/save-audio...

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An important piece in today’s Observer from Katie Hims on why cuts to audio drama are so damaging - to writers, audiences and the wider cultural ecosystem in the UK We continue to campaign to Save Audio Drama at the BBC #SADatTheBBC www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...

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Gov plans on AI + copyright will weaken copyright protections + allow AI companies to use writers' work without permission or payment Respond to the Gov’s consultation on copyright + AI by midnight on Tues 25 Feb to get your voice heard Pls share too! writersguild.org.uk/fight-back-a...

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WGGB member training - Introduction to Access to Work, FEU Training workshop, led by Cathy Waller 2-4.30pm, 24 February Online, via Zoom Find out more and register: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

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Mental Health First Aid (online) www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cymorth-cyntaf-iechyd-meddwl-mental-health-first-aid-in-english-online-tickets-1237265637829 #CULTCymru = Creative Unions Learning Together Wales @bectu.bsky.social @equityuk.bsky.social @wearethemu.bsky.social @writersguildgb.bsky.social

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1/ Our Member Network schedule for 2025 is now live + members can book ahead for all sessions Coming up in March are the next meetings of our Challenging Sexism and Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent Member Networks

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🏆 We are delighted to announce the shortlist for the 2025 #TinniswoodAward, honouring the best audio drama script of the year Congratulations to the nominated writers + thank you to @alcs-uk.bsky.social for their generous sponsorship once again 👏🙏 writersguild.org.uk/tinniswood-25/

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1/ The Government’s proposed plans on copyright and AI will weaken writers' copyright protections and allow AI companies to use creators' work without permission or payment. But we are fighting back!

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🏆 Congratulations to WGGB member Peter Straughan, who won Best Adapted Screenplay at the #EEBAFTAs for Conclave www.bafta.org/awards/film

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V worrying to read this news this week - the detention, silencing and censorship of authors and other creatives is something we oppose www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...

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it’s #WorldRadioDay, so the perfect time to embody the bombast of this 1938 recording of ‘Gang Busters’, and sign the @writersguildgb.bsky.social petition against radio drama cuts 👇 www.change.org/p/save-audio... #SADattheBBC

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We love when public funds support the arts - especially audio drama - and it would be a shame if the BBC ceased to do so! This #WorldRadioDay is the perfect time to let the world know that you want to save audio drama at the BBC. #SADattheBBC

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Sending our thoughts to those injured in Munich today. A peaceful rally by our sister union Verdi was shattered by a car driving into people.

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There was never a better day than #WorldRadioDay to sign the @equityuk.bsky.social @writersguildgb.bsky.social and @societyofauthors.bsky.social petition to Save Audio Drama at the BBC. Please do it today ... do it now! #SADatTheBBC www.change.org/p/save-audio...

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How much radio drama means to me -- and how much it's done for my career as a writer. @bbc @BBCRadio4 @TheWritersGuild #SADatTheBBC

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Please read this 🧵 on the vital work that will be lost should audio drama be discontinued on BBCR3. #SadAtTheBBC

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#SADatTheBBC Please consider signing this petition to preserve radio drama on the #BBC writersguild.org.uk/save-audio-d... #writingcommunity

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It's World Radio Day! The BBC is making the tragic and bewildering decision to massively slash its audio drama budgets. Please protest that decision by making a short video with #SADattheBBC and tag @writersguildgb.bsky.social

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On #WorldRadioDay 2025 let us celebrate BBC's Drama on 3 - and make sure it's still around for #WorldRadioDay 2026. #SADatTheBBC (Save Audio Drama at the BBC) @writersguildgb.bsky.social @societyofauthors.bsky.social @equityuk.bsky.social @unesco.org www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fo2J...

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13 Feb is World Radio Day, and the BBC is planning to cut drama budgets yet further, so I am starting a thread of drawings inspired by BBC radio dramas. (Leaving out worstjourney.com for now as that's its own story.) Hit social media with #SADatTheBBC to get on the radar tomorrow.

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Happy #WorldRadioDay! Send a video message to Director-General Tim Davie + the BBC about why audio drama is so important to you, why you oppose their cuts and why we must Save Audio Drama at the BBC #SADatTheBBC writersguild.org.uk/save-audio-d...

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It's @unesco.org #WorldRadioDay - the perfect time to remind you of the importance of #BBC #RadioDrama. Radio 3 is axing it. Radio 4 has cut most of it. So here's why radio drama is important to me... #SADatTheBBC @writersguildgb.bsky.social @equityuk.bsky.social @societyofauthors.bsky.social

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