The Commissioning Process

1. Give a summary of the type of content and overview for each channel and what it expects and how does it differ depending on that channel.

On CBBC they have factual, drama, entrainment, comedy and interactive programmes. The aim there content at kids, although theese genre's would also be for an older audience. But CBBC cleverly aim there programmes correctly so that it appeals to the right age.

Where as on CBeebies they have programmes for children. Which although are very playful also teach life skills, such as its bad to be greedy, or selfish.

2. Who are the Audience for each channel for your chosen genre? Give examples.

The target audience of the CBBC is 6 - 12 year olds. Which is primary school age. The CBeebies audience is 0-6 year olds which means the content differs greatly from CBBC's

3. How do you get a commissioned, give examples

Commissioning Timeline

All the people that send their ideas of their drama to the BBC e.g. the script, will get a letter saying that they have received it within a week.

Within another six weeks the Commissioning Editor will either eject or accept the idea for further consideration

Now proposals may be provided with funded development. This means that the external supplier and the BBC and the development contract will have further negotiation, which can take a little more time

The final decision will be made within 20 weeks from the receipt of the proposal. If successful the proposal will be given approval by the relevant Commissioning Editor

The project can be held over in exceptional circumstances but only with the agreement of the supplier

What Your Proposal Should Include

The BBC are always embracing diversity. So your proposal should have a paragraph saying how the programme would fulfil their diversity commitment


If your drama will be performed in front of a live audience or have contributors then it should include details of how you will the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.

 It is the essential for every production team to meet the health and safety measures during any project. If any concerns occur you will be required to include details of how such issues or concerns have been addressed

Your Drama may not fit into one genre, maybe 2 or more. This won't be a problem, the BBC structure deals with a complex multi-genre multi-media world. You should choose the genre that you think fits your drama the best. But if you do submit it to more than one genre you must state you have done so

It needs to be clear that you have Factual based content at the heart of the proposal