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Drama on BBC Three

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Controller: Ben Stephenson

Overview

Drama on BBC Three exists in a very competitive digital landscape and therefore has to be at its most original and imaginative to attract the 16-34 audience.  Being Human, The Fades and Lip Service have all brought distinctive and full-flavoured narrative to this audience.

Drama opportunities are limited on BBC Three, with funding for a maximum of two series, and they must have the potential to grab attention and make an impact.  Concept and high concept pieces have been successful on the channel.

What’s been working well gallery

The Fades, the coming of age fantasy drama, earned critical acclaim in the UK.  Seventeen-year-old geek Paul is haunted by apocalyptic dreams that his therapist can’t explain.

Being Human - BBC Three's award winning and critically-acclaimed drama, returns for a fourth series.  Following the gripping series three finale, series four sees the aftermath as the housemates return to their home in Barry Island. There are also some new faces in town...

Lip Service – returns for a second series this spring.  Sex, lies and true love in modern Scotland feature in this bold relationship drama, which follows the lives of a group of twenty-something lesbians living in Glasgow.

Drama – BBC Three Series – 6 x 60’ at 21:00

We aim for returnable series on BBC Three e.g. Being Human and Lip Service.

Tariff range: Drama slots on BBC Three are targeted between £375k - £480k per hour.

Where are the opportunities available?

Nothing has been commissioned for 2013/14 – available slots are within the In-House Guarantee and the WoCC.

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 drama 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.