Working: A Look Inside the World's Longest-Running Medical Drama
b'This week, host June Thomas talks to Jenny Thompson, story producer for the long-running U.K. medical drama Casualty. In the interview, Jenny explains what a story producer does, and why it\\u2019s different from a script-writing job. She also shares what it\\u2019s like to create character arcs for a show with such a long and rich history and explains how the U.K.\\u2019s National Health Service impacts the storylines and characters.\\xa0\\nAfter the interview, June and co-host Isaac Butler talk about why shows like Casualty are so beloved in Britain.\\xa0\\nIn the exclusive Slate Plus segment, Jenny shares some of her favorite examples of TV storytelling.\\xa0\\nSend your questions about creativity and any other feedback to working@slate.com or give us a call at (304) 933-WORK. That\\u2019s (304) 933-9675.\\nPodcast production by Cameron Drews.\\nIf you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence\\u2014and you\\u2019ll be supporting the work we do here on Working. It\\u2019s only $35 for the first year, and you can get a free two-week trial. Sign up now\\xa0to help support our work.\\nThis episode was sponsored by the Remote Works podcast. You can listen here: https://www.citrix.com/fieldwork/flexible-work/racing-into-a-new-world-of-work.html\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'