BBC Two Northern Ireland provides specialist programming which reflects the needs and interests of audiences in Northern Ireland and complements the range and appeal of network programmes on BBC Two Northern Ireland.
BBC Two Northern Ireland typically fulfils its remit by time-shifting or displacing the network schedule to accommodate programmes made in Northern Ireland for local audiences. BBC Two Northern Ireland complements network television output with specialist programming which reflects the social, cultural and political life of Northern Ireland. Its output includes current affairs, music, minority language, sport and related programmes.
In the coming year, key priorities for BBC Two Northern Ireland will include:
Priority |
Rationale |
Delivering programmes which reflect, celebrate and explore life within Northern Ireland, including The Blackstaff Sessions, Hearts and Minds and coverage of the Milk Cup. |
BBC Two Northern Ireland should provide an outlet for specialist and archive programming. It should also be used to extend the reach of local television programming through appropriately scheduled repeats. |
Reflect minority and specialist interests, including SRL, the U19 Rugby World Cup and ATL Rockschool.
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BBC Two Northern Ireland should provide programming which reflects local sporting, cultural and linguistic traditions alongside dedicated coverage of the Northern Ireland Assembly. |
Details of statutory quotas and other obligations to be fulfilled by BBC Two, in conjunction with other BBC services, are included in the master Statement of Programme Policy for BBC Two. BBC Two Northern Ireland will work with the network service to meet these requirements as appropriate. In particular:
Reach: BBC Two Northern Ireland should contribute towards the maintenance of combined BBC weekly reach for all BBC services at over 90% by aiming to maintain its own weekly reach.
Quality: Audience approval of BBC Two Northern Ireland and perceptions of it as high quality and innovative. Also, the proportion of originated programmes across all hours (including repeats).
Impact: Audience perceptions of BBC Two Northern Ireland as engaging and challenging.
Value for money: BBC Two Northern Ireland's cost per viewer hour.
In addition to the conditions and commitments outlined in this annex, BBC Two Northern Ireland will contribute as appropriate to the fulfilment of a number of statutory commitments for the networked BBC Two service as described in the master Statement of Programme Policy for BBC Two.