Stars Express Support For Striking Writers

Bad Sisters star Sharon Horgan, who co-wrote the series, used her Best Drama Series acceptance speech to express support for the writers’ strike

You might have heard several winning actors thanking their writers at Sunday’s Bafta TV awards.

Although the evening celebrates the best UK productions, there was a lot of talk about America.

That’s because some big shows have gone off-air as thousands of screenwriters in the US are striking over pay and contracts.

It’s a conversation that spilled on to the red carpet – and the stage – in London too.

Hollywood writers have not only taken action because of their wages and streaming profits, but also because they’re worried things like AI could threaten their jobs.

Actress Saffron Hocking, best known for her role in Top Boy, says UK writers will feel sympathy for those on strike in the US.

“If it’s happening in America, it’s affecting writers over here as well,” she says.

“The problem is universal so it needs to be addressed.”

For her, a talented writing team is the difference between a show feeling authentic or out of touch.

“Writers are everything and without them we have nothing,” she says.

“I am firmly standing with our writers and I really hope that change comes and they get what they need and deserve.” BBC