Young Writers’ Radio Drama 2023 Winners

27 Nov 2024

We are thrilled to announce last year’s winners of our Young Writers’ Radio Drama callout.

Thieves! by Lydia Kolimechkov

The Carpenter’s Flame by Leyla Tompson.

Inspired by our audio dramatisation of Susan Cooper’s The Dark is Rising for BBC World Service, the initiative encourages young writers in their creativity and sees their stories brought to life through sound.

Listen to the winning radio dramas

Thank you to the Complicité Associates who have been a part of this journey: Alexander Uzoka, Archie Backhouse, Catherine Alexander, Clive Mendus, Kiren Kebaili-Dwyer, Natasha Stone, and Pete Malkin.

This year’s Young Writers’ Radio Drama callout will open on Thursday 28 November 2024 and close on Friday 10 January 2025. Find out more.