Show Notes
Lacey is joined by BAFTA-winning Sixth Commandment writer Sarah Phelps. From her early career writing for radio dramas, to an impressive stint on EastEnders (where she wrote more than 90 episodes!) to writing award-winning incredible dramas and adaptations.
Sarah tells Lacey about her career from the very beginning, from working with horses, to re-enrolling to study which was the moment that changed everything for her. And they go back into the archives to reminisce about some of their favourite EastEnders storylines and characters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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