BBC Scotland New Branding
BBC Scotland's new branding takes effect as of 23 April, 2009. New animated logos for opening and closing sequences for all BBC Scotland commissioned programmes have been developed and are available for use below.
Opening Tags
Standard Definition (0.9Mb)
High Definition (2.8Mb)
Endboards
Standard Definition (1.0Mb)
High Definition (3.3Mb)
New on-screen guidelines are also available to download (3.6MB).
Commissioning Process
BBC Scotland Opt-Out Television operates a rolling commissioning process. Proposals may be submitted at any time.
Programme makers are encouraged to send us a brief initial proposal to ascertain our level of interest in the project before engaging in extensive development work.
We will respond to proposals within six weeks indicating our level of interest in the project. We may ask for a fully worked out proposal at that stage.
Proposals may be submitted electronically or in hard copy to:
Ewan Angus
Commissioning Editor, Television
BBC Scotland
4.28
40 Pacific Quay
Glasgow
G51 1DA
Strategy
Comedy & Entertainment
Please note that Comedy ideas must be in the form of a fully written script and Entertainment ideas must be in the form of a fully worked up treatment. DVDs of the material in performance are an acceptable substitute. Where an idea depends on the involvement of specific onscreen talent please be realistic about the likelihood of securing that talent.
Drama
The Singles
With an investment totalling over £1.5 million, BBC Scotland and Scottish Screen continue their creative partnership with the launch of an exciting, returnable brand of 60 minute single films.
The deadline for The Singles has now passed. Any future opportunities for dramas will be posted here.
Factual
We are currently only considering Factual proposals for short-term commission if they are time critical. Proposals for further ahead can be submitted in the usual way. Please remember that Factual programmes must still have a compelling narrative if they are to work on television.
Submitting a Proposal
Please keep your idea succinct. Supply enough information to convey the idea of the programme to the Commissioner, focusing on what is fresh and new about your idea. Please include, if relevant, any reason why the programme should be made now - such as significant new developments in the field, significant anniversaries, new exhibitions/performances in the pipeline etc. If you have any relevant expertise please include that information too.
Programmes
Proposals may be submitted in the following genres:
Comedy and Entertainment
High audience-share series - big, peak-time, talent-led, entertainment and comedy shows for BBC One Scotland. Recent commissions in this area have included Dear Green Place and No Holds Bard.
New Comedy Talent.
Music
Special concerts and appearances, both popular and classical music, as and when they happen. Recent commissions in this area have included T in the Park.
Sport
Factual and entertainment-based one-offs and series. Recent commissions in this area have included documentaries on Gordon Smith and Scotland's footballing influence on Japan.
Current Affairs
BBC Scotland commissions hard-hitting, award-winning investigative journalism programmes that transmit as one-offs and mini-series.
Ideas for future investigations can be sent to the Editor, marcus.ryder@bbc.co.uk
Popular and Specialist Factual
Significant events and anniversaries, including Burns' Night and St Andrew's Night.
Landmark factual series and singles, including longer-term projects. Examples include Scotland's Clans, History of Scotland and Phil Cunningham's Grace Notes.
Popular factual series and singles, including human interest, celebrity, etc. Examples include The Real Monarch of the Glen and I'm a Santa, Get Me Out of Here.
Sustained-narrative documentary series. Examples include Girls Behind Bars and Desperately Seeking Doctors.
Factual Strands
Artworks Scotland
We are fully commissioned for both the current run and the 09/10 run. We will make an announcement here when we are looking for further ideas.
Page last updated 7 May, 2009. |
