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BBC Writersroom and Manchester Literature Festival invite you to a FACE 2 FACE with Paul Abbott at 6pm, Tuesday 9th October 2007 chaired by Kate Rowland, BBC Creative Director, New Writing.

Paul Abbott is one of British Television?s leading writing talents. His multi-award winning work includes Shameless, Clocking Off, Linda Green, State of Play and Cracker. Paul has a unique ability to connect with an audience and tell stories we can all relate to. The success of his work demonstrates the continued appetite for original ‘authored’ drama in British Television. Paul Abbott has also been pioneering in bringing numerous other talented writers onto our screens.

This Q&A and insight into Paul?s work will be followed by the chance to put your questions to him.

Tuesday 9th October 2007 6pm ? 7.30pm

VENUE ? Screen 2, Cornerhouse, Manchester Book your seats for this FREE event from 20th September by calling the Cornerhouse box office on 0161 200 1500 (max 2 per person) Tickets must be collected 15 mins before the event or they will be re-released.

Click here for more information on the event from BBC Writersroom.
Click here to go to the Cornerhouse website.

This event is organised as part of Manchester?s Literature Festival and is designed to offer professional insight for talented new writers.