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Entertainment on BBC Two

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 Controller: Mark Linsey

Overview

The Entertainment portfolio on BBC Two continues to work really well, ranging from panel shows to factual entertainment formats.

The channel has always welcomed adventurous, cutting-edge ideas and formats that become much-loved features of the TV landscape.  Many of our shows are talent-led, and passionate expertise talent can also be key to bringing an audience to new shows.

The Audience

The challenge for entertainment on BBC Two is to continue to bring younger audiences (25-44 year olds) to the channel without alienating the older heartland.

Factual-based formats have achieved this in the past by providing immersive experiences with strong entertainment values (which attracts younger viewers), whilst being set in an world which gives older viewers (over 55s) 'permission to watch'.

Tonally, the BBC Two audience appreciates something that creates a conversation with them and includes them in new experiences as well as telling a compelling story with strong entertainment values. 

They also want content which prompts knowing smiles as well as laugh out loud moments.

What's been working well gallery

Dragons’ Den continues to draw in young audiences and delivers take-out for audiences on multiple levels.

The reinvigorated and content-rich Masterchef : The Professionals inspires and challenges alongside strong entertaining values.

Mock The Week continues to be a much-loved offering in the schedule, and is a great way of introducing the audience to some comedy names who might be new to them.  

* There are currently no opportunities for new Entertainment on BBC Two. 

We will be revising this later in 2012 and will update any new information on this page and via the Commissioning website news feed as appropriate.

There are, however, currently Entertainment slots available for BBC One and BBC Three.

Do you have an Entertainment idea for one of the other BBC channels?

You can find information on the development priorities for BBC One and BBC Three on the Entertainment genre page. 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 entertainment commissioning team contacts. 

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

If you would like to know more about Janice Hadlow's BBC Two channel strategy, please visit the BBC Two page.