BBC Two Northern Ireland provides specialist programming which reflects the needs and interests of audiences in Northern Ireland, and which 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.

1 Sustaining citizenship and civil society

• BBC Two Northern Ireland will provide dedicated coverage of Assembly debates and decision-making as part of Stormont Live and will explore wider political issues and developments in Hearts and Minds.

2 Representing the UK, its nations, regions and communities

• BBC Two Northern Ireland will consolidate and extend our television programming in Irish through a range of new commissions. These will include Imeall Geall, a studio-based magazine series for younger audiences; Na Dodai, which is aimed at 3 to 5-year-old language learners; a short series of animated features from the Nerve Centre based on myths and fairy tales; and a documentary profile of Northern Ireland's first Irish medium primary school in The Class of 71.

3 Stimulating creativity and cultural excellence

• BBC Two Northern Ireland will make use of a dedicated Friday evening slot to showcase new programme-making talent and ideas. This will include Project X and its combination of animation, new music and comedy for younger audiences.

Unless otherwise stated, all commitments are minimum hours and include originations, repeats and acquisitions.
All conditions are annual unless otherwise stated.

Stimulating creativity and cultural excellence

• 55 hours of non-news programming

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.