First Draft

First Draft

Welcome to First Draft Join Culture Minister Chris Bryant as he sits down with the figures shaping the UK's creative sectors. From on-screen actors to behind-the-scenes innovators, those leading the UK's top institutions and the next generation of creatives, First Draft explores the industry's impact, innovations and opportunities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

Shriti Vadera | First Draft

June 26, 2025 • 44 mins

Co-Chair of the Creative Industries Council Shriti Vadera joins Creative Industries Minister Chris Bryant to discuss how the Creative Industries Sector Plan is levelling up gaming, boosting British film and creating opportunities across the UK

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Daniel Evans | First Draft

May 7, 2025 • 43 mins

Co-Artistic Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company Daniel Evans joins Culture and Creative Industries Minister Chris Bryant to discuss the radical roots of queer theatre, the life-saving power of arts education, Shakespeare for gamers and why Totoro took as long to develop as a car

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Helen Legg | First Draft

April 23, 2025 • 37 mins

Director of Tate Liverpool Helen Legg joins Culture and Creative Industries Minister Chris Bryant to discuss regenerating the gallery, bringing art to young people outside London and which artist would make the best Prime Minister

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David Morrissey | First Draft

April 9, 2025 • 41 mins

Actor and filmmaker David Morrissey joins Culture and Creative Industries Minister Chris Bryant to discuss playing the baddie, making it as a working class creative and what actors have in common with politicians

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Kate Varah | First Draft

March 26, 2025 • 36 mins

Executive Director at the National Theatre, Kate Varah, joins Culture and Creative Industries Minister Chris Bryant to discuss bringing theatre to the small screen, telling more global majority stories on stage and how Victorian bottoms differ from modern ones

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Nicholas Cullinan | First Draft

March 11, 2025 • 29 mins

Just how many objects does the British Museum have? Director of the British Museum, Nick Cullinan, joins Culture and Creative Industries Minister Chris Bryant to discuss being bold with Britain's museums, putting a picture of Stormzy up in a library and the advice he received from Miuccia Prada

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Adrian Lester | First Draft

February 26, 2025 • 41 mins

Actor Adrian Lester joins Creative Industries Minister Chris Bryant to discuss his journey from Birmingham Youth Theatre to the big screen, accessibility to the arts in the UK and how he discovered his real name

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Introducing... First Draft

February 25, 2025 • 32 secs

Welcome to First Draft, where Culture and Creative Industries Minister Chris Bryant speaks with the leaders shaping the UK’s creative sectors. From actors to industry innovators, top cultural figures to rising talent, this series explores the sector’s impact, innovations and opportunities

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