Summary
Wall to Wall North and Rope Ladder Fiction, in partnership with Screen Manchester, are seeking seven trainees currently living in Greater Manchester for the next cycle of their Production Development Trainee Scheme. The 19-week paid programme begins in September 2026 and provides on-the-job training on the BBC drama Waterloo Road.
The scheme aims to build skills in junior broadcast production roles through direct work on the Greater Manchester-based prime-time series. Previous participants including sound trainee Sophie Jerram and hair and makeup trainee Allyce Ratcliffe credited the programme with providing valuable hands-on experience and career development in the scripted drama sector.
Rope Ladder Fiction founder Cameron Roach emphasised the importance of open access to the scheme across all backgrounds, noting the strong community among trainees and the need to sustain the production talent pipeline in the North. Screen Manchester's Elli Metcalfe added that practical, hands-on training and industry access are central to developing the region's crew talent.
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Common questions
- What is this article about?
- Wall to Wall North and Rope Ladder Fiction are recruiting for a 19-week paid Production Development Trainee Scheme on the BBC series Waterloo Road, starting September 2026. The scheme offers hands-on training in junior roles across departments including sound and hair and makeup.
- When was this published?
- This article was published on 28 July 2026.
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