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Arts on BBC Three

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Commissioner: Mark Bell

Overview

BBC Three is bold and upfront, dedicated to consistently finding innovative, challenging and entertaining new ways to engage its young adult audience.

Think how Blood, Sweat and Takeaways explored the ethics of food provenance, how Bizarre ER finds a way to do medicine and Britain's Missing Top Model questioned social perceptions of beauty.

How might the Arts capture their imagination in a way that feels brave, unexpected and completely original?

What's been working well gallery

On BBC Three bold and ambitious events like The Liverpool Nativity have worked well with our audience.

Arts - BBC Three - Series of differing shapes and an Event

Over the years, BBC Three has had success with bold events like Flashmob: the Opera, Naked City with Spencer Tunick and The Liverpool Nativity, all ambitious and unique. What event can light the imaginations of 16–34 year olds?

There is a limited need for provocative and ambitious events that can appeal directly to our target audience of 16–35 year olds.

Where are the opportunities available?

Very limited opportunities on BBC3.

How should I submit my ideas and who should I pitch to?

All proposals should be submitted via the e-commissioning system to the relevant genre controller or commissioner. Take a look at the Who's Who for the latest arts  commissioning team contacts

Want to know more about the broader BBC Three service strategy?

If you would like to know more about Zai Bennett's BBC Three channel strategy, please visit the BBC Three page.