Jane Purcell

Jane Purcell is an accomplished audio describer, scriptwriter, and lecturer with extensive experience in creative writing and media. Since October 2016, Jane has served as an Audio Describer at ITV, while also working with TVT and as a Freelance Writer for NewsThump. Jane's notable roles include writing for BBC Radio 4, where contributions include original plays and adaptations such as "The Eggy Doylers" and "The Indian in the Cupboard." Additionally, Jane's academic career includes lecturing in advanced creative writing at the Open University and the University of Hertfordshire, where innovative courses like Young Adult Fiction and Radio Writing were developed. Over the years, Jane has collaborated on various projects, including audio editing for a charitable Bible recording and creating comedic sketches for Channel 4. Jane holds multiple MA degrees in Theatre Studies from the University of Leeds.