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Will Murray (he/him) 

Will Murray is a Glasgow-based writer and teacher with family links to the Isle of Lewis.  His comedy credits include BBC Alba’s ‘OMC’, ‘FUNC’ and ‘Sin Agad E!’  He has also written short children’s dramas for BBC Alba in collaboration with the EBU, the first of which, ‘Cùm Sùil Orm’ earned an RTS Scotland Best Writer nomination, and won for Best Children’s.    

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Lana Pheutan (she/her) 

Lana Pheutan is a Gaelic actor, writer and director from Skye. She co-writes and stars in the Celtic Media Award–nominated Glan Fhèin and has directed Rìgh Iasgair, Eilidh, Eilidh, Eilidh and Salamander. A Playwrights’ Studio Scotland bursary recipient and NFTS Sean Connery Talent Lab alum, she champions authentic, contemporary Gaelic storytelling. 

@lanapheutan 

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David Kerr (he/him) 

David is a multi-genre Development Executive and Senior Producer, currently overseeing all scripted comedy development at The Comedy Unit. He created and produced BBC One’s The Inner Circle, with recent credits spanning sitcom, travelogue, factual entertainment, and comedy entertainment shows. Paisley-born and working-class, he champions regional voices and is a former Edinburgh TV Festival ‘Ones to Watch’ delegate. 

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Hannah McKirdy

Hannah McKirdy is a presenter, actor and writer working in Gàidhlig-language television and radio. Most recently Hannah has worked as co-writer and co-creator of BBC ALBA’s flagship comedy Glan Fhèin, as well as on BBC Radio nan Gàidheal’s main entertainment podcast Fad Botal Fìon, which is back with a new series in early 2026.

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