Merlyn Rice
@MerlynMMR
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Drama Director: Sister Boniface Mysteries, Doctors, Casualty, Coronation Street, Emmerdale, The Good Ship Murder
Birmingham, England
Joined August 2011
Friends. Coming real soon to The Crucible Theatre, Sheffield. 29th November - 10th January
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Here is my recent keynote on class in the UK TV industry given @LeedsUniMedia for @whatsonTVclass on Friday 19th - give it a read and let me know your thoughts. Many thanks to @lrjdmnr for inviting me to hang my metaphorical arse out in public... https://t.co/ihIfHBlLqU
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Here is the full text of my opening keynote address given at the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) 'What’s Class Got to Do With It?' symposium on class and the UK TV industry at the School...
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Let's be clear – painkillers do not cause autism and vaccines do not cause autism. Large-scale studies have shown that there is no robust, scientific evidence to support this claim. It’s nothing more than fearmongering. This is dangerous, it's anti-science and it's
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Wonderfully wonderful!
Not normally something I’d post… But if you love ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, This will make your morning! This is absolutely incredible.
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enjoyed directing tonight’s #corrie with loads of twists and turns. Don’t read the spoiler, watch at 8! #directing
Whilst Abi is away...Carl will play! 😲 It looks as though Corrie’s Abi Webster is heading for heartbreak following shock scenes in tonight’s episode. Read more to find out who the mystery person is! ⚠️ Spoiler alert! Don't say we didn't warn you 😏👇 https://t.co/UcIbY5QXKN
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"Are you going to watch the women's rugby, too?" Cartoon: Ben Jennings Superb cartoon, this. The two sides of patriotism.
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Are you deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent? Are you tired of inaccessible networking events? Has your career in TV been held back by lack of access and inclusion? Become a member of Deaf & Disabled People in TV on Facebook now for FREE access to exclusive career opportunities.
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Great news from Channel 5 reviving ‘Play For Today’ to offer opportunities to new storytellers across our ailing TV industry. If only someone had thought of the idea sooner… https://t.co/jLFocn0Gfh
theguardian.com
Series aims to follow original in tackling ‘thornier issues’, and to support talent from lower-income backgrounds
The 5 key broadcasters – BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, Sky – commit to making 6 new pilots/stand-alones per year. That’s 5 series of 6 unique stories – 30 per year - about life in Britain today with no other editorial stricture than be as original and creative as possible. 31/
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I wish that Swarla got more fun things in their relationship, but I thought the therapy scenes in this week's #corrie with Swain and the therapist's character-based back and forth were great, and so that's our #MomentOfTheWeek!
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@ameesheepz_ Thank you, that’s so kind of you. Credit to @MerlynMMR 🎥 & @EllaGreenhill @DavioIsaac ✍️
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No help for TV and media freelancers and companies who’ve suffered so much. Eyes only on turning the U.K. into a production factory for Hollywood movies, with no focus on original IP created here. Nowhere near the radical change and strong future vision we all needed.
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More discrimination.. These include a suggestion that people applying for disability benefits should be required to attend an employability and independence workshop before their claim is approved. https://t.co/BxHC09ZBii
#TakingThePIP #WelfareReformBill #WelfareReform #DWP
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Ever wondered what PIP is or why some disabled people get it? It’s not “free money.” It’s not “extra help.” It’s a lifeline in an inaccessible world. Disabled people face on average £1,095 in avoidable extra costs per month. #TakingThePIP #DisabilityBenefits
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Alongside my writing work, I run retreats, rites of passage and artist residencies with my partner Fern at our ‘micro retreat centre’ in beautiful mid Wales. Check out our latest newsletter for all upcoming offerings and a few ‘Stories of Us’… 👇👇👇 https://t.co/XQcdz6PzI2
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Coronation Street confirms turbulent scenes for Lisa in unexpected therapy shock #Corrie #Swarla
https://t.co/VDE6ABOImn via @MetroUK
metro.co.uk
Swain seeks help.
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#thisweek! Couple of my Corrie episodes coming up from tomorrow. #directing 🎬
Next week: An unknown woman visits Gary in the hospital, Kevin lies about his cancer, and Dee-Dee goes behind James' back. Read more here: https://t.co/aSih5TsAIU
#Corrie
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It’s tomorrow! Catch me on the Cobbles. Still can’t believe I got to work on this iconic show, directed by the wonderful @MerlynMMR - thank you for being such a beautiful supportive and kind director to work with. #CoronationStreet #tv #itv
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@shayneTward on @BBCBreakfast this morning talking all things touring, music and TGSM • Catch up on iPlayer
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