/commissioning/ en Copyright 2012 Fri, 25 May 2012 14:51:54 +0000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification BBC Radio 1Xtra is seeking applications from Independent Production companies to take on the production of a number of specialist music strands for 2012/2013. On this page you can find out more information about the strands available to pitch for and the commissioning briefs. /commissioning/news/radio-1-xtra-specialist-tender---may-2012.shtml News Fri, 25 May 2012 14:51:54 +0000 The commissioning round for BBC Radio 3's Drama on 3 and The Wire for the financial year 2013/14 is now open. On this page you can find out more information about these rounds and also download the commissioning briefs and other materials that will be able to assist you in pitching in this round. /commissioning/news/bbc-radio-3-commissioning-round-1-201314---drama-on-3-and-the-wire.shtml News Thu, 24 May 2012 10:15:50 +0000 The Digital Production Partnership (DPP) has today unveiled a major industry report, "The Bloodless Revolution: A Guide to Smoother Digital Workflows in Television." Issued on behalf of ITV, Channel Four and the BBC, it seeks to help producers and suppliers achieve a smoother transition to fully digital production. /commissioning/news/dpp-unveils-the-first-broadcasters-guide-to-digital-workflows.shtml News Wed, 23 May 2012 21:25:59 +0000 BBC Radio 3 are retendering the Late Evening Jazz Performance Strand, which is currently broadcast on Monday nights, for transmissions from September 2012. This strand forms part of the WOCC and is open to all suppliers, internal and external, who can produce a weekly Jazz strand. /commissioning/news/radio-3---late-evening-jazz-performance-strand.shtml News Fri, 18 May 2012 15:31:47 +0000 The BBC is introducing a new digital production desktop environment and archive called Fabric. It comprises a set of tools to support an end-to-end digital workflow. The next stage is migrating the BBC Archive catalogue - Infax - across to Fabric. Consequently, the archive will closed during the cutover period 8 - 17 June. /commissioning/news/plan-now-bbc-archive-to-close-8-17th-june.shtml News Thu, 17 May 2012 09:49:09 +0000 Though not unique, it is unusual for a series to be commissioned based on the strength of a read through, however that was the case for two brand new BBC sitcoms: In-house production Citizen Khan starring Adil Ray, and Tiger Aspect's Bad Education lead by Jack Whitehall. /commissioning/news/bbc-comedy-commissioning-insight-if-its-funny-people-will-watch.shtml News Tue, 08 May 2012 13:00:42 +0000 The latest Entertainment Commissioning development briefs and showreel from Mark Linsey have been published. Find out more about the commissioning slot and audience details, what's been working well on the channels and where opportunities exist. /commissioning/news/new-entertainment-commissioning-priorities-now-available-may-2012.shtml News Tue, 08 May 2012 11:06:46 +0000 The BBC Online Briefing Event takes place on Friday 4th May 2012 and you can now find details of the event on the Technology and Online area of the BBC Commissioning website and via the smartphone site for the event. /commissioning/news/bbc-online-briefing-event.shtml News Thu, 03 May 2012 15:40:31 +0000 BBC Three is committed to new talent and the Fresh New Directors initiative commissions six 60-minute films a year from the next generation of documentary film makers. Find out more about the briefs and entry information for the June 2012 pitching round. /commissioning/news/bbc-fresh-new-directors-june-2012-pitching-round-now-open.shtml News Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:17:47 +0000 The BBC writersroom has been relaunched with an all-new website for 2012. Responsive, proactive and an open door to writers, the BBC writersoom is always looking at new ways to find and champion talent for all BBC platforms. Find out new opportunitines and where to send scripts. /commissioning/news/all-new-bbc-writers-room.shtml News Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:47:36 +0000 The latest BBC Three Features, Formats & Factual Commissioning development briefs from Charlotte Moore have been published. Find out more about the commissioning slot details, what's been working well on the channels and where opportunities exist. /commissioning/news/new-bbc-three-features-formats-factual-commissioning-priorities-now-available-april-2012.shtml News Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:02:00 +0000 The latest BBC One & Two Features & Formats Commissioning development briefs from Alison Kirkham have been published. Find out more about the commissioning slot details, what's been working well on the channels and where opportunities exist. /commissioning/news/new-bbc-one-two-features-formats-commissioning-priorities-now-available-april-2012.shtml News Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:53:05 +0000 The latest Documentaries Commissioning development briefs from Charlotte Moore have been published. Find out more about the commissioning slot details, what's been working well on the channels and where opportunities exist. /commissioning/news/new-documentaries-commissioning-priorities-now-available-april-2012.shtml News Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:24:52 +0000 The latest refreshed Comedy Commissioning development briefs from Cheryl Taylor have been published. Find out more about the commissioning slot and audience details, what's been working well on the channels and where opportunities exist. /commissioning/news/new-comedy-commissioning-priorities-now-available-march-2012.shtml News Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:04:00 +0000 The latest Daytime & Early Peak Commissioning development briefs from Liam Keelan have been published. Find out more about the commissioning slot and audience details, what's been working well on the channels and where opportunities exist. /commissioning/news/new-daytime-early-peak-commissioning-priorities-now-available-april-2012.shtml News Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:55:48 +0000 The latest Current Affairs Commissioning development briefs from Clive Edwards have been published. Find out more about the commissioning slot details, what's been working well on the channels and where opportunities exist. /commissioning/news/new-current-affairs-commissioning-priorities-now-available-march-2012.shtml News Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:34:11 +0000 The latest Drama Commissioning development briefs from Ben Stephenson have been published (March 2012). Find out more about the commissioning slot details, what's been working well on the channels and where opportunities exist. /commissioning/news/new-drama-commissioning-priorities-now-available-march-2012.shtml News Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:16:32 +0000 Details about the Radio 2 top-up commissioning round for programmes for year 2012/2013. This round includes some core strands and also some Ad Hoc rounds such as programme ideas for Christmas & World War 1 and also the Richard Allinson tender. /commissioning/news/radio-2-commissioning-round-opens.shtml News Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:12:37 +0000 Gwyneth Williams and Denis Nowlan launch the 2012 Radio 4 Spring commissioning round in the BBC Radio Theatre. Find out more about the round, what Radio 4 are looking for and FAQs. This is the main commissioning round for Radio 4 for 2012. /commissioning/news/radio-4-commissioning-round-launch.shtml News Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:01:20 +0000 Find out details about the 2012 BBC Radio 4 Spring commissioning round along with the briefs containing all the information you require to pitch ideas in this round and which commissioning slots are open for pitching. This is the main commissioning round for Radio 4 for 2012. /commissioning/news/radio-4-commissioning-round-opens.shtml News Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:30:32 +0000 Radio 4's commissioning round opens on the 24th Feb and there is a briefing on the 27th Feb in the BBC's Radio Theatre for independent production companies to attend. Find out more about how you can attend the session here. /commissioning/news/invitation-to-the-radio-4-spring-commissioning-round-launch.shtml News Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:41:27 +0000 Radio 1 is looking to commission a new dynamic, bold and brave sonic identity for The Official Chart on BBC Radio 1 for its re-launch in late February. See here for the commissiong brief and further details of the station sound imaging required. /commissioning/news/bbc-radio-1---chart-show-imaging-package.shtml News Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:11:20 +0000 Radio 1 is seeking applications from Independent Production companies to take on the production of a number of specialist and evening strands. See here for the commissioning briefs and more information about the opportunities available. /commissioning/news/radio-1-specialist-tender---january-2012.shtml News Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:51:13 +0000 Find out information about the Radio Fast train event which will be a training day held on the 7th February for Freelancers and Independent Production Company staff, hosted by the BBC Academy in partnership with Skillset /commissioning/news/radio-fast-train-event.shtml News Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:26:37 +0000 BBC Vision is launching a nationwide search called 'PresentAble' for new disabled presenting talent to be offered a unique training opportunity with the BBC. It will focus efforts on discovering and developing new presenters with disabilities. /commissioning/news/presentable.shtml News Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:57:19 +0000 Radio 1 is looking to the independent sector to find a new presenter to join the Saturday night line up. Ben Cooper explains the decision within R1's wider commissioning strategy to open up more opportunities for indies to produce content for the station. /commissioning/news/bbc-radio-1-opens-up-new-opportunities-for-independent-production-companies.shtml News Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:31:39 +0000 Albert has been developed as an online "carbon calculator" specifically designed to measure the carbon impact of programme production. Find out how you can reduce your impact on the environment and potentially cut your CO2 footprint and save money. /commissioning/news/albert---a-sustainable-creative-future-for-production.shtml News Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:05:11 +0000 Radio 4 Extra have announced their main commissioning round for programmes for 2012/2013. Find out more details on the three commissioning briefs, the round and the first offers process. The deadline for proposals to be entered into Proteus is Thursday 26th Jan 2012. /commissioning/news/radio-4-extra---main-commissioning-round-20122013.shtml News Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:22:26 +0000 Radio 3 is retendering the Sunday Morning strand for transmissions from April 1st 2012. This strand now forms part of the WOCC (Window of Creative Competition). Find out more about the brief and the full editorial and financial details of the strand. /commissioning/news/radio-3-commissioning-opportunity---sunday-morning-strand.shtml News Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:31:53 +0000 Radio 4 announces the commissioning timetable for the Spring Commissioning round 2012. This is the main commissioning round for Radio 4 2012. Briefs and further details will follow, according to the dates on the schedule. /commissioning/news/radio-4-commissioning-timetable-spring-2012.shtml News Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:54:35 +0000