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About this Podcast:

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.

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Verified email

Booking probability

17%

Guest openness

Selective

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80/100
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Questions about First Draft

What is First Draft about?

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.

What has First Draft covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Shriti Vadera | First Draft" (26 June 2025, 45 minutes), "Daniel Evans | First Draft" (7 May 2025, 43 minutes), and "Helen Legg | First Draft" (23 April 2025, 37 minutes).

How often does First Draft publish?

First Draft publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 35 minutes across 8 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on First Draft?

Booking probability for First Draft is 17%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. First Draft requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. First Draft's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch First Draft?

The strongest fits for First Draft are Artists, Writers & Performers. First Draft has a news audience.

About the host

First Draft is a news podcast with 8 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Jun 26, 202545 minS0

    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...

  • May 7, 202543 minS0

    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...

  • Apr 23, 202537 minS0

    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...

  • Apr 9, 202542 minS0

    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<p >...

  • Mar 26, 202536 minS0

    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...

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  • Mar 12, 202530 minS0

    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...

  • Feb 26, 202542 minS0

    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<p >...

  • Feb 25, 20251 minS1

    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...

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