Some of your favourite TV shows and movies might be about to take a dramatic storyline turn.

More than 11,000 members of the Writer's Guild of America have walked off the job for the first time in 15 years, bringing production of some shows to an immediate halt.

In this episode of The Quicky, we find out why are writers striking and what that could mean for the future of our favourite shows.

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to:

Laura Brodnik - Head of Entertainment and Host of Mamamia's The Spill podcast

Romina Accurso - Screenwriter who has worked on shows including Wellmania, Love Child, Home & Away and Neighbours

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Kally Borg

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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Pens Down: Why Hollywood Writers Are On Strike

The Quicky

Pens Down: Why Hollywood Writers Are On Strike