Ella Road is one of the most sought-after screenwriters and playwrights of her generation. Her debut stage play, a dystopian science fiction/ speculative drama, The Phlebotomist was met with widespread critical acclaim and was adapted into a radio drama for BBC Radio 3. Since her debut Ella has written another stage production, Fair Play, performed at the Bush Theatre, and is currently involved in numerous TV and film projects.
Doctor Who fans will of course recognise her as co-writer (with showrunner Chris Chibnall) of the series' 2022 Easter Special Legend of the Sea Devils which saw the return of the eponymous prehistoric marine reptiles to the series, their first appearance since 1984.
In addition, Legend of the Sea Devils has been applauded by Who fans across the globe for further developing the burgeoning queer relationship between the Doctor and her companion Yaz.
We were delighted to have Ella join us for a chat on the Who Corner to Corner podcast, so listen up as we discuss the very relevant themes of her debut play and how she went about getting it into production, plus, of course, writing for Doctor Who with Chris Chibnall and touching the hearts of so many with 'that scene on the beach'.
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