Dhaka, Nov. 5 -- "Fleabag" creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge is offering a rent-free London flat to emerging writers who cannot afford accommodation in the British capital.

The 41-year-old actor and writer bought the property and donated its use to Writers' Block, a theatre initiative supporting playwrights from underprivileged backgrounds.

Residents will only have to cover utility bills, while Waller-Bridge has also made a financial contribution, the BBC reports.

Screenwriter Jack Thorne, co-creator of "Adolescence", is among those backing the scheme.

He said he was fortunate to have a brother who provided him with accommodation for five years when he was starting out.

"For many writers, the need for a roof makes writing impossible," Tho...