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    The document provides guidance on submitting programme ideas to BBC Entertainment, including that they only accept format and factual entertainment ideas, not documentaries or factual programmes. It also outlines what a successful proposal should include and the timeline for having an idea reviewed.

    BBC Entertainment accepts ideas for format entertainment programmes like quiz shows, game shows, talent shows and magazine shows. They do not accept documentary, factual, current affairs, science or children's ideas.

    A successful proposal should be no more than two pages, with a brief synopsis, outline of the programme structure, length and appeal. It should demonstrate why the idea is fresh and innovative with broad audience appeal.

    Writing a Proposal for an Entertainment programme

    Format or Factual Entertainment?


    BBC Entertainment can only read and reply to Format or Factual Entertainment ideas. Unfortunately
    we dont accept Factual ideas. You can find examples of programmes categories below:
    Examples of Format Entertainment programmes
    Quiz shows
    Question of Sport, Mastermind
    Game Shows
    Total Wipeout, Pointless
    Talent Shows
    Strictly Come Dancing
    Examples of Format Entertainment programmes
    Magazine Shows
    Top Gear, Hairy Bikers
    Human Interest
    Junior Doctors, Dont Tell The Bride
    Talent Shows
    Dragons Den, Masterchef

    Examples of programmes not accepted by BBC Entertainment


    Documentaries
    Inside Claridges, The Tube, Pound Shop Wars
    Features and Formats
    Countryfile, Restoration Home
    Current Affairs
    Panorama, The Men Who Made Us Thin
    Science and Natural History
    Planet Earth Live, The Burrowers: Animals Underground
    Arts
    Shakespeare Unlocked, Elegance and Decadence: The Age of the Regency
    Childrens
    Wolfblood, The Dumping Ground
    Sport
    Inside Sport, Football Focus

    Why, What & When?


    Before you start writing your proposal please consider why you think it will make a good show:
    -

    Who will watch it?


    What will keep them watching?
    What time will it be on?
    What is the best channel for your idea?

    BBC Entertainment make programmes which attract an audience of between two and eight million
    viewers and broadcast to the whole of the UK. Does your idea have broad enough appeal and can it
    reach such a large audience for the channel you have chosen?
    The Broadcasters Audience Research Board (BARB) provides useful information about the audience
    numbers for different programmes.

    Is it fresh and new?


    The most successful proposals are those that are fresh and innovative or have a creative new take
    on things that have worked well in the past.

    The BBC Entertainment What We Want section of the Commissioning website provides
    information about recent programmes and is a good place to find out what has been working well
    recently and what Commissioners are looking for.
    If you wish to submit an idea for a spin-off programme, for example a childrens version of Pointless,
    please note that many BBC programmes are made by independent production companies and an
    idea such as this may encounter copyright difficulties. It may be worth contacting the production
    company responsible for the original programme rather than the BBC.

    The Proposal
    Is it more than just a good idea?
    BBC Entertainment receives lots of great ideas but an idea in itself is not enough: its the proposal
    that makes an idea feel fresh and new. You will be expected to produce a wellthought out
    proposal for your programme.
    In this treatment you need to be clear about how the show will be structured. How long is it? Is the
    idea strong enough to sustain a 30 or 60 minute show? Does it build to an entertaining climax?

    Please keep it brief


    The best ideas are simple. Your proposal should be no more than two pages of A4 font size 1012 in Arial (no tiny text please). If you find you have to write more than two pages to describe your
    programme the idea is probably too complicated. The best ideas usually fit onto one page.
    Your idea will look more professional if it is typed rather than handwritten. Please dont send DVDs
    as the resource is not available to watch or return them.

    Synopsis
    It can be really helpful to open your proposal with a quick synopsis. Most of the best shows on TV
    can be summed up in one or two sentences. Try to aim for a synopsis of 40 words or less, the kind
    of summary youd read in The Radio Times.
    Tip: Use bullet points to outline the main elements/structure of the idea.
    For quiz shows please include descriptions for the individual rounds. For example: In round one the
    contestants will be asked to

    The Pitching and Development section of the BBC College of Production website provides useful
    tips for writing a successful proposal.
    You may also find it useful to refer to the BBC Editorial Guidelines.

    Sending your idea to us


    Please ensure you include your contact details.

    Please send proposals for Format and Factual Entertainment ideas to:
    BBC Entertainment Development
    Room MC5 D1
    BBC Media Centre
    201 Wood Lane
    W12 7QT
    Timeline
    As soon as your proposal is received it will be passed on to the development team to be read and
    assessed.
    Due to the volume of proposals you will not receive an acknowledgment. BBC Entertainment
    reads and replies to every idea sent to them. The relevant department will either reject or progress
    proposals for further consideration within six to eight weeks of receipt.

    Frequently Asked Questions


    I have an idea for a documentary, can I send it to you?
    BBC Entertainment does not accept ideas for programmes of a documentary or factual nature.
    If your idea is of local interest then it may be worth contacting your regional BBC network or news
    room to see if they are interested in covering the story. Contacts for regional BBC stations can be
    found on the individual BBC Local websites. You can also send your ideas to Inside Story. If you feel
    your ideas is of wider interest then please contact BBC News.

    I have an idea for a Drama/Comedy, where can I send my script?


    Please send your script to The Writersroom.

    I am a documentary filmmaker, who should I contact about my work?


    Please see the BBC Fresh Online.
    Can I request a confidentiality agreement?
    The BBC will treat all proposals as confidential. The BBC adheres to the highest standards of rights
    ownership. If this is still of concern to you we would suggest seeking a legal adviser or lawyer who
    specialises in this field.

    Can we meet to discuss the idea further?


    Unfortunately we are not able to meet and discuss proposals in person at such an early stage in the
    process.

    Its been eight weeks and I havent heard from you?


    Please write to us if you have not heard from us after eight weeks. We will guarantee you a
    response within five working days. Please include an email address and/or contact telephone number
    if it was not included in your original correspondence.

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