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BBC Commissioning Supply Report 2020
Introduction
Introduction 1: Supporting the sector 2: Inspiring Great 3: Backing brilliant ideas, 4: Delivering our ambitions 5: Nations, Children’s and Looking ahead
through Covid-19 British creativity talent and companies and commitments Education, Sport and appendix
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Welcome to the
BBC Commissioning
Supply Report 2020
Introduction 1 2 3
Introduction Chapter 1: Chapter 2: Chapter 3:
from Charlotte Supporting the Inspiring Great Backing brilliant
Moore sector through British creativity ideas, talent and
Covid-19 companies
4 5 Further
information
Chapter 4: Chapter 5: Looking ahead
Delivering our Nations, Children’s and appendix
ambitions and and Education, Sport
commitments
£1.2
Original TV content
billion 28,000
Original TV content
hours
Strictly Come Dancing,
BBC Studios, BBC One
Cover image: Noughts + Crosses, Mammoth Screen, BBC One
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Introduction
Introduction 1: Supporting the sector 2: Inspiring Great 3: Backing brilliant ideas, 4: Delivering our ambitions 5: Nations, Children’s and Looking ahead
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T
his has been one of the have been at the heart of that –
toughest years for the UK working with producers to keep
television production sector content, commissioning, and
in living memory. Having to livelihoods going where we could.
halt productions in their tracks, see
landmark events cancelled, freelance Despite all the challenges thrown up
staff furloughed or laid off, was truly by the pandemic, BBC Commissioning
heart-breaking for everyone involved has continued to work with the most
– and left us short of amazing content exciting talent, producers and
for audiences at a time when they partners to bring brilliant British
wanted it most. stories to the screen.
However, a world class creative sector Charlotte Moore
came up with world class creative BBC Chief Content Officer
solutions – and the BBC is proud to
At the heart
creativity
of British
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Introduction 1: Supporting the sector 2: Inspiring Great 3: Backing brilliant ideas, 4: Delivering our ambitions 5: Nations, Children’s and Looking ahead
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What we have achieved in 2020
Context What we’ve achieved We are proud of what we achieved in 2020
against the odds – of what we delivered to
BBC TV is here to commission bold British In 2020 we maintained our position as the audiences, how many producers we helped
content – from world class production broadcaster with the strongest creative and and the support we put in place for talent.
teams across the UK. We actively promote economic footprint in the Nations and English But inevitably the Covid-19 crisis has had
breadth and diversity across the production regions. We worked with more producers an impact on some of our key performance
sector, and across all four Nations, to than any other broadcaster – keeping more metrics in this exceptional year.
encourage the richest range of ideas, companies in business, especially the
stories and voices. Our goal is for the most vulnerable. Despite dramatic disruption to the production
most brilliant producers and talent in the pipeline we met the vast majority of our
business to do their best work at the BBC. Despite the pandemic, we maintained the regulatory requirements in 2020/21.
range and diversity of our supply base, However, unavoidably we missed three
This mission was massively challenged continuing to work with a high volume of new targets in 2020 for the first time in BBC Freddie Flintoff: Living with Bulimia,
in 2020 by the Covid-19 pandemic and companies and talent – and we increased our South Shore Productions, BBC One
TV’s history. We actively sought to minimise
the national lockdown it triggered. Many investment in training and skills to support the those – and have announced new plans
of our productions were stopped in their freelance community. to exceed these quotas in future years. I May Destroy You, Various Artists, BBC One
tracks, global sporting and entertainment BAFTA Director, Writer, Actress and Mini Series Awards
events were cancelled, travel across the This report demonstrates we have: This report focuses on performance in 2020.
UK was restricted, and the commissioning • Offered critical support for the TV For more background on how we work, please
landscape was turned upside down. production sector through the see the BBC Commissioning Supply Report
Covid-19 crisis. 2018 and the BBC Commissioning website.
As a commissioning team, we had to tear • Communicated with more producers than The first three chapters focus on Network TV*.
up our schedules and focus on what was ever before – sharing opportunities in an
possible rather than ideal. We had to design open and transparent way.
new content that met the Nation’s needs. We
listened to producers to understand what
they needed from us, and put in place an
• Delivered against our public purposes and
the principles of our Commissioning
Process Framework.
54%
Network hours
57%
Producers outside
unprecedented package to support the sector. • Met the vast majority of our regulatory Independent producers London
commitments – and increased levels of
competition.
343
Producers
66
New producers
Lose Weight and Get Fit with Tom Kerridge,
Bone Soup Productions, BBC Two
* Network TV covers Network Drama, Comedy, Entertainment,
Factual, Daytime and News related Current Affairs. Non‑Network
Commissioning Supply Report 2020 TV, Children’s and Sport have their own sections. On page 11
Children’s and Sport are included in Network TV as part of our
Nations and English regions support where relevant.
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Chapter 1:
Supporting the sector
through Covid-19
As the UK’s biggest broadcaster the BBC has a Small companies supported
96 30 %
Increased development spend
critical role in supporting the long-term health Hospital, Coronavirus Special, Label1 Television, BBC Two,
of the creative sector. If we are to excite, Edinburgh TV Festival Creativity in Crisis Award
educate and entertain audiences in the years to
come, we need the most creative talent to be there to
work with. The events of 2020 put that under threat –
and we responded with an unprecedented package of
support – to help keep creativity alive, focused and
ready to thrive in the future.
Our gratitude and admiration goes out to everyone
who worked on a BBC production in 2020 who kept
programme making and creativity alive – and put
safety centre stage. The BBC, and our audiences,
are indebted to your resilience, innovation and
imagination in such a challenging year.
Staged, Staged Films, BBC One
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Support for production companies
In April we announced a five-point plan to
support independent producers during the
A company-centric Case study:
Small Indie Fund
disruption of Covid-19 – with a focus on approach
smaller companies, diverse led indies and Once the scale of the disruption became Doubling the value of this new fund meant
those in the Nations and English regions. clear we reached out to producers – and we could support twice as many companies
We have delivered or exceeded on those put their considerations at the heart of through Covid-19. In total in 2020/21 we
commitments – with positive outcomes our response. supported nearly 100 companies across all
across the UK.
four Nations.
Our offer included:
In the early days of the pandemic we • Flexible delivery, scope adjustments Although the original objective had been to
worked closely in partnership with other and changes to cash flow to help support company growth – the focus switched
Broadcasters and trade organisations to companies adapt. to survival when Covid hit.
introduce health and safety protocols • Fast-tracked topical commissions,
to get production back safely, and with compilations and iPlayer acquisitions • 48 companies received a strategic support
the government to support the launch of to keep income streams active. The Big Night In, BBC Studios, BBC One
package tailored to their needs. This was
The Film and TV Production Restart Scheme. • Working in partnership to get shows safely used to strengthen company development
back into production as lockdown eased. including funding key additional roles
In addition we invested in cultural activity, • Supporting additional Covid-19 safety or pilots.
wellbeing support and skills development to costs and Government Restart Scheme • 48 companies received targeted
help creative freelance talent through the premiums where appropriate.
Normal People, Element Films, BBC Three
development funds with clear objectives. BAFTA Leading Actor Award
pandemic. They are the lifeblood of our
These were smaller investments to keep
industry – without them we can’t deliver
outstanding content for audiences. “It felt like a direct conversation companies creatively focused in areas
where there was clear commissioning need.
on equal terms – shared
Doubling our investment experience – we’re in this All companies were given a commissioning
in small indies together mentality.” mentor. Those with strategic support also had
access to commissioning masterclasses and
In spring 2020 we announced a £1m fund to BBC Covid-19 Survey 2020 free NFTS training places.
support the growth of small independent
production companies with turnovers
below £10m. 130+
BBC productions applied
By April 2021, more than 20 programmes had
been commissioned from companies on the
fund, with many more ideas still in active
After lockdown we doubled that support – and to government Film and development.
prioritised the smallest, those out of London TV Production Restart Scheme
and those with diverse leadership. See page 13.
96 £2 m 2/3rd
Companies based in
1/4
Companies diverse led
Companies supported Small Indie Fund Nations and English
regions
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Support for creativity
Supercharging Expanded BBC Three Case study:
Culture in Quarantine
development partnerships
With many productions closed down, we Building on the success of BBC Three’s In April 2020 BBC Arts announced a co-
significantly increased our development Northern Ireland partnership, the channel commissioning programme with Arts Council
spend to keep creativity focused on future expanded the approach to all four Nations, England to support the cultural sector and
opportunities and development teams active. including a second round in Northern Ireland enable them to create content for a range
– guaranteeing commissions for Nations and of platforms. The 25 commissions were
Across all Network TV genres development English regions producers – with flexibility organised via The Space in partnership with
spend increased by a third. on delivery. arts producers.
In Factual, this included guaranteed Partnerships in all four Nations exceeded In November 2020 BBC Arts launched phase
commissions for BBC Two – one per Nation, expectations and led to more ideas and two – specifically for disabled artists. The 10
co-commissioned with local BBC teams. companies being commissioned, providing commissions are co-funded by Arts Council
See page 13. much-needed security for companies England, Creative Scotland, Arts Council NI
outside London. See page 13. and Arts Council Wales.
30 4 30 10
This initiative was critical in keeping arts
% + producers in business, as well as making
cultural activity available for audiences
Increase in Nations co‑commissions Companies Nations and English whilst theatres and venues were closed.
development spend on BBC Two Paid development regions commissions
(April – Sept 2020)
35
Commissions
20
Companies
Life Drawing Live!, Avanti Media, BBC Four
commissioned
The Great British Sewing Bee, Lockdown Learning, Bitesize
Love Productions, BBC One Daily Primary, BBC In-house
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Support for talent
Investing in skills Case study: Building on what
The Film and TV Charity
and wellbeing Partnership we’ve learnt
In 2020 the BBC invested in The Film and TV In autumn 2020 we asked producers about
In March 2020 BBC TV and BBC Studios joined
Charity to support the freelance community – their experiences of working with the BBC
with other partners to support The Film and
many of whom lost their livelihoods as during Covid-19 to understand what we can
TV Charity’s two-year programme to improve
productions shut down. Funding was split learn for the future.
the mental health and wellbeing of people
between an emergency Covid-19 relief fund
working in the TV, film and cinema sector –
and a two-year mental health action plan to The pandemic turned working practices
with additional funding going towards the
address longer-term impacts. upside down, for good as well as bad, and we
Emergency Relief Fund set up in response
are keen to hold on to the upside producers
to Covid-19.
The BBC also signed up to The Coalition for experienced: easier access, greater efficiency
Change – created in response to the pandemic and swifter communication to the whole sector
The charity received more than 6,000 calls to
– to devise a code of conduct for working with at once.
its Film and TV Support Line – and delivered
freelancers. This is looking at recruitment,
350 legal advice or counselling sessions
training, culture and behaviours to ensure Face-to-face communication remains critical
between March and October. Three thousand
freelancers get a fair, inclusive and respectful in a creative industry – so we will shape a
individuals received emergency financial The Repair Shop, Ricochet, BBC One
experience in the future. blended approach in the future.
support.
We also significantly increased our We have also built other feedback into our ways
The Whole Picture Programme was paused due
commitment to the NFTS and Screenskills in of working in our new commissioning structure.
to the pandemic, but delivery was restarted in
2020 – to turbo-charge skills development
October in partnership with the mental health
post the pandemic.
charity Mind. “My life has been transformed by
not having to hop on a train all
£700k £400k £5m+
BBC funding for The BBC funding for Financial support
3,000
Individuals benefited
the time for meetings. We have
completed two BBC productions Marcus Rashford: Feeding Britain’s Children,
BBC Sport, BBC One
Film and TV Charity Screenskills distributed from economic support in lockdown, without ever
(BBC Studios/BBC seeing anyone face to face. I still
Content)
had as much contact with the
9,000
Com Ed as I needed.”
The Screenskills investment helped to fund:
580 +
9,500 + (BBC Covid-19 Ways of Working Survey 2020)
Individuals accessed
services provided
Free online training Beneficiaries of free
sessions online training
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Chapter 2:
Inspiring Great
British creativity
25
Briefings
4,500
Attendees
+ Once Upon a Time in Iraq, KEO Films, BBC Two,
Rose D’Or Golden Rose Award
Attracting brilliant ideas is critical to the quality
and impact of our programmes. In 2020 we
briefed more producers across the UK than ever
before, updating them on our commissioning
priorities and sharing information and
resources to support their development. Our
commissioning process is open, fair and
transparent – we work with more new suppliers
than any other UK public service broadcaster.
Small Axe, Turbine Studios, BBC One
Golden Globe Best Actor Award
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Communications
Briefings Commissioning website News updates Case study:
New Indie Day
In 2020 we increased the volume of editorial We relaunched the Commissioning website We kept our suppliers informed of
briefings for the sector, with the inevitable in October 2020, giving it a stronger developments, opportunities and available
transfer to online driving record attendance. We held our first New Indie Day in November
focus on editorial updates, overall BBC resources in a fast-moving year.
Some focused on specific targeted for companies looking to build a relationship
Content strategy and more detail on the
with BBC Commissioning.
13
opportunities – to deliver tangible outcomes support we offer producers and talent.
for the sector in a challenging year.
Sessions included:
All the genre development briefs were updated
Nearly half of our activity had a focus on • an introduction to how
for the relaunch and at key points throughout News updates – emails and newsletters
Nations and English regions producers – 2019: 8 BBC Commissioning works.
the year. We created a separate area for
although all online briefings were available • an editorial briefing from Factual
production, delivery and business information.
across the UK, which increased access overall. commissioning.
• an outline of what has impact on iPlayer.
No new video briefs were recorded due to
In 2020 we introduced a new event for • a guide to working with business teams.
Covid-19 restrictions. Overall our traffic
producers who didn’t have an established increased in 2020.
relationship with the BBC – to discover new All companies had one-to-ones to discuss their
talent, ideas and build relationships. ideas and meet commissioners.
Feedback on the event was positive – and
25
Briefings:
4,500+ 718,000+
Attendees Page loads
will inform how we shape similar events in
the future.
13 4
22 online, 2019: 700,000
3 face to face Piers Wenger - Drama
2019: 22 Carl Callam – Documentaries
Indies attended Commissioner
10
1 to 1 sessions
Specific to Nation/
English region
2019: 8 cities
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Sharing information and resources
Miranda Wayland and Patrick Holland chair masterclass
Audience information Audience insights Case study:
Audience Diversity Masterclass
We relaunched our Audiences site in May, Audience teams and commissioners held three – December 2020
giving producers access to wider insights to dedicated masterclasses to inspire programme
inspire creative ideas. As well as accessing ideas based on our data analysis. More than 400 producers joined Patrick
the latest research articles, producers now Holland, Controller of BBC Two, Miranda
benefit from improved navigation, a bespoke We also shared additional audience insight in Wayland, Head of Creative Diversity, and
homepage and enhanced programme pages eight further genre or channel briefing sessions. Kalpna Patel Knight, Commissioning Editor
for their own shows. Entertainment, to understand more about our
This year’s audience masterclasses included: new 20% off-screen diversity requirement.
For technical reasons, registered companies • Changing viewing habits during lockdown.
needed to apply for a new account. However, • Creative insights for Black, Asian and Sam Ripman from BBC Audiences shared
with lockdown not all companies took up the minority ethnic audiences. insights with producers to illustrate what
invite, so we are re-promoting the site. • On-screen representation of Black, Asian and minority ethnic audiences are
environmental issues. looking for in our programmes and how this is
Key presentations are also available on BBC
11 800+
informing our thinking in commissioning.
Pitch for those bidding for new business.
An open Q&A session addressed a range
100+
Audience insight Producers attended of practical and editorial queries, and the
briefings 2019: 437 Creative Diversity team were on hand to give
2019: 5
guidance and share links to resources.
Indie audience accounts 2019: 130+ Crip Tales, BBC Studios, BBC Four
New resources Producer feedback on the session was positive. Prix Italia TV Performing Arts Award
We added or updated the following
Archive information to our commissioning website: “a very important and
The Archive Search website has broadened the • Sustainable production guidance for Albert. impressive presentation”
range of BBC archive available to contracted • Covid-19 production guidance.
producers to support their research within • Definitions and guidance around the BBC’s
one easy to use search engine. Diversity commitments. “very useful and informative”
• New process for completing the Ofcom
206 430
regional compliance forms.
• New reporting requirements for non‑linear.
• User guide for Archive Search.
Indie archive accounts 2019: 200 Producers attended
6
New website resources
2019: 4
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Supporting creativity across the UK
Supporting the strength of ideas,
talent and companies in the Nations and Scotland Wales Northern Ireland England
English regions is a BBC priority
to meet our ambition of increasing Commissioner support Commissioner support Commissioner support Commissioner support
production Across the UK.
Drama: Gaynor Holmes Drama: Ben Irving Drama: Tommy Bulfin Drama: Mona Qureshi
In 2020 we held 10 dedicated briefings for
Comedy: Gregor Sharp Comedy: Gregor Sharp Comedy: Gregor Sharp Comedy: Gregor Sharp
Nations and English regions producers
– and made available nine guaranteed Factual: Tom Coveney and Emma Factual: Beejal Patel Factual: Clare Mottershead Factual: Emily Smith, North
commissions – to maintain the creative Cahusac and Midlands
Daytime: Lindsay Bradbury Daytime: Muslim Alim
health of the sector outside London. Daytime: Muslim Alim and Neil Daytime: Alex McLeod
Children’s: Julia Bond
McCallum
We have Network commissioning editors
to support the development of ideas and Entertainment: Neil McCallum
companies in each Nation and for the Children’s: Julia Bond
English regions. 16* of our Network
commissioners were based outside
London in 2020, with two more
appointed in 2021.
The Nest, Studio Lambert, BBC One Veganville, Plimsoll Productions, BBC Three Mountain Vets, Rare TV, BBC Two Angels of the North, TwentySix03
Entertainment, BBC Three
3
Briefings
33
Companies
2
Briefings
20
Companies
2
Briefings
12
Companies
3
Briefings
52
Companies
2019: 4 supported 2019: 4 supported 2019: 4 supported 2019: 8 supported
2019: 20+ 2019: 10+ 2019: 8 2019: 40+
In 2020 all online briefings were available pan-UK
* Commissioners based outside London include all Network TV genres including Drama, Comedy, Entertainment, Factual, Daytime, Children’s and Sport. Briefings and commissioner support includes Drama,
Comedy, Entertainment, Factual, Daytime and Children’s. Briefings includes Drama, Comedy, Entertainment, Factual and Daytime. Commissioner support includes Drama, Comedy, Entertainment, Factual,
Daytime and Children’s. We have not included Commissioners’ visits in 2020 as they were not in line with government guidance for much of the year.
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Chapter 3:
Backing brilliant ideas,
talent and companies
A Suitable Boy,
Lookout Point,
BBC One
This year, more than ever, the BBC has
actively supported the long-term health of
the UK creative sector. We have continued
to drive change where the market needs
96
Small indies supported
30
Talent schemes
+
100
Development spend
%
contestable
it, to ensure we can continue to reflect,
educate and entertain all audiences. Our
current priorities are to increase diverse
representation off-screen, to strengthen
production in the Nations and English
regions, to ensure we tell stories from all
communities across the UK, and to
promote a greener Britain. Some of this
we do ourselves and some we do with
partners in the industry.
The Other One,
Tiger Aspect, BBC One
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What we do The Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty,
72 Films, BBC Two
In 2020 we strengthened our support for
the sector to ensure talent, creativity and
Business development Case study: Case study:
Small Indie Fund: Alleycats BBC Two Nations Scheme
companies survived lockdown, and were We invest in companies to stimulate growth
ready to thrive beyond. We increased our and strengthen their creative pipeline where
We supported Derry-based Indie Alleycats BBC Two partnered with each of the BBC
investment in ideas, backed more small they play a key role in delivering our creative
through the Small Indie Fund, with strategic Nations to co-commission four new series
businesses and continued to develop and strategic goals. Our current priorities are
investment to broaden their portfolio and that reflect the lives of communities across
and nurture the next generation of talent to support promising producers in the Nations
mentoring from Factual commissioning. The the UK.
Across the UK. Diversity of voice, experience, and English regions, companies with diverse
company wanted to consolidate and grow
culture and place remain at the heart of leadership or in genres where we have
their development team to help win Commissioning teams joined together to
everything we do. limited supply.
commissions from BBC Three. brief producers in each Nation – targeting
ideas of scale with the potential to become
Ideas development Small Indie Fund After a successful pitch in the BBC/Northern returning series. Each Nation had a
Ireland Screen Partnership, The Fast and the guaranteed commission to support their
All genres have dedicated development funds In January 2020 we launched our Small Indie
Farmer(ish) was commissioned as a pilot and local sector – with an initial eight-part run.
to work with producers to convert ideas from Fund: ringfencing £1m a year to back talented
then went on to series.
concept to fully formed commissionable small independent production companies with
The initiative received a huge response –
programmes for our channels and iPlayer. turnovers of less than £10m across Drama,
A second idea, The Big Proud Party with more than 300 pitches received from
Entertainment, Comedy, Factual and Daytime.
Agency, was considered so strong it was over 200 companies. After a selection
238
Companies funded
25%
Diverse led
2/3rds
Nations and Regions
commissioned straight to series. Their BBC
Two series Raiders of the Lost Past was also
recommissioned.
exercise, companies with the strongest ideas
were shortlisted for paid development to
strengthen their proposals further.
development 2019: 25% 2019: 2/3rds
2019: 260 “The Small Indie Fund has Additionally, in Northern Ireland two indies
pitched ideas that were outside the brief but
been a gamechanger for us;
7%
BBC Studios
93%
Indies
96
Companies supported*
it has enabled us to get our
heads up out of the cycle
still of interest to the channel and received
funded development outside of the scheme.
300+ 230+
2019: 10% 2019: 90% of production and invest
properly in development,
and the results have Ideas pitched Companies
been fantastic.”
17 4
Ed Stobart, Alleycats
Commissions received Guaranteed
paid development commissions
The Fast and the Farmer(ish), Alleycats,
Winner of BBC/NI Screen partnership first round * Five companies have delayed funding until next year to use
against specific business priorities.
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What we do continued
Diversity, portrayal Diversity Fund and higher volume of off-screen talent from Case study:
our three key under-represented groups: Supporting diversity in the
and representation In 2020 Diamond data showed we were the those from black, Asian or ethnic minority Nations and English regions
best broadcaster for on-screen representation backgrounds, those with a lived experience
£2 166
– but still had work to do off-screen. So the Increasingly we are combining activity to
m current focus of our Diversity Fund is to
of a disability, and those from low income
backgrounds. support talent development in the Nations
support producers to develop a stronger range and English regions and drive diversity in those
Diversity Fund Programmes supported sectors. In 2020 this was a key focus and three
through the fund projects illustrate how we achieved this:
Representing all audiences in the UK is a
Drama are partnering with Screen Scotland
priority for us. We are increasingly working in
and Silverprint to run a diverse talent
partnership with BBC Nations commissioning
development scheme across series six and
teams to drive authentic portrayal and have a
seven of Shetland focusing on entry level,
dedicated Creative Diversity team to provide
script editing, and mid-level roles. They
guidance and support to independent
supported six placements on series six – with
production companies.
some roles expected to step up across the
two series.
In 2020 we announced two new diversity
commitments to support progress across the
8 5
Documentaries have a long-standing
industry, in addition to our existing fund.
relationship with Dragonfly North on
Trainees Disabled writers Ambulance – which has led to two rounds
• A commitment for producers to recruit 20% I May Destroy You: Various Artists Ltd Ralph and Katie: ITV Studios and Keshet of a co-funded trainee editor scheme in the
of their production teams from under- Productions in association with Tiger Aspect North West, and in addition on series seven
represented backgrounds.
we co-funded two trainee series producers
• A commitment for BBC TV to spend
to nurture the next generation of senior
a minimum of £100m on diverse content.
talent in the North West. Three of these
six roles were from a black, Asian or
More detail about these commitments can
minority ethnic background.
be found on our Commissioning Website.
Entertainment supported Twenty Six 03 to
The BBC’s three-year investment in the
recruit three production roles from a working
Portrayal Fund came to an end in 2019/20 –
class background for series three of Angels
and portrayal commitments have now been
of the North to improve the socio-economic
built into commissioning objectives.
make-up of their crew and strengthen
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talent development in the Newcastle and
The nine guaranteed Factual commissions on
Darlington areas.
BBC Two and BBC Three for Nations and Trainees Placements
English regions producers all had local Pru: Fully Focused Small Axe: Turbine Studios Limited (Trainees +
portrayal at the heart of the brief. stepping up roles)
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What we do continued
Talent development Case study:
BBC Elevate
Talent is the lifeblood of creativity and
excellence – we actively nurture and support
BBC Elevate supports mid-level disabled
new faces and voices. We invest in or manage
talent to progress by removing some of the
multiple schemes from entry level to
barriers they typically face. The scheme
showrunner across all genres – and support
aims to support up to 40 freelancers over
emerging talent to continue their progress
across the BBC. Writers New talent two years via 4-12-month placements
on BBC productions. The BBC funds
We support writers with a number of targeted This year we supported new talent to a substantial part of their salary and
Although some of this activity was disrupted initiatives through the BBC Writersroom and develop across a range of genres and roles oversees any reasonable adjustments to
in 2020 with productions closing down or BBC Comedy including the Scottish Drama – including in Drama, Comedy and BBC Film. ensure an inclusive experience. We also
reduced-team working, most went ahead Writers’ Programme, the Writers’ Access Emerging Factual talent were identified arrange tailored training, coaching and/or
as planned or after a delay. Group, Interconnected, and the ‘Voices’ through the BBC Three Pitch at the mentoring for the participants, and provide
groups, working with talent in six locations. Sheffield DocFest. support to the host production company,
30+ 1/3rd 22 250+ 17
including disability confidence training.
At launch BBC Elevate received over 300
Bursaries, talent BAME or disabled Schemes and bursaries Writers supported Schemes
schemes and targeted 2019: 1/3 2019: 10 schemes applications. Over 50 were invited to screening
initiatives conversations, and 36 went through to a pool
2019: 30 of candidates we aim to find placements for.
The scheme was put on hold for six months
due to the pandemic.
In September 2020, we adapted to conditions
with BBC Elevate Lite: a six month pilot version
of the project, aiming to find placements on
Comedy New Documentary Directors ‘Covid-19-safe’ productions with candidates
who can confidently be placed in roles
We set up the Galton and Simpson Bursary, Offering new directors their first break into working-from-home, or who don’t need
Image captions alongside our two existing talent bursaries. We longform television Documentary. Each face-to-face training or support. Ten
Writers:
Anthony, LA Productions, BBC One
launched Laugh Lessons with BBC Three to director wins a 60 minute BBC Three candidates have been placed to date.
discover upcoming talent from across the UK. commission, backed up by a production
Comedy:
As part of our Comedy Association plans we company, a mentor and masterclasses
10 36
Alma’s Not Normal, Expectation Entertainment,
New on Two pilot announced The New Comedy Awards. from experienced industry talent.
BAFTA Best Comedy Writer
New talent:
Ambulance, Dragonfly, BBC One
New Documentary Directors:
Sudden Death: My Sister’s Silent Killer
3
Bursaries
40 +
Writers developed
6
New directors placed
Production partners Disabled talent
Storyvault Films, BBC Three 2019: 2 2019: 16
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What we do with others
The BBC is proud to partner with other BFI and Creative England TRC Case study:
specialists in the sector to further support NFTS
ideas, talent, skills and businesses across the To develop and support new UK film talent To strengthen skills and business
UK. We do so where our ambitions and values through projects such as iFeatures. development in the Nations and
English regions. The BBC announced a major new partnership
align, and where there is clear strategic
with NFTS in October 2020 to support skills
benefit, outcomes and value for money.
development across the UK. BBC public
Talent development
We work with multiple partners across the
12
Debut film-makers
3
Films taken into
16
Development producers
14
Nations and Regions
service and BBC Studios sponsor a total of
10 courses and will fund 20 scholarships for
diverse students.
production Supersizer scheme TV Executives
UK to support skills and development across
Navigating the New In addition, NFTS will provide 100 free short
the sector – with a focus on broadening the Normal programme course places, of which 60 will be reserved for
diversity of voices shaping our content,
the BBC’s Small Indie Fund companies. Many
expand representation on our production Screenskills S4C, Channel 4 and BBC Wales will be delivered at NFTS hubs in Glasgow,
teams and strengthen skills in the Nations
To support production training initiatives Factual Fast Track Wales – to strengthen Cardiff and Leeds.
and English regions.
across the UK targeting identified skills gaps. the pipeline of Factual producers. Bespoke
The BBC is a founding investor of the new package of training, development The BBC sponsored courses are:
Unscripted fund. placements and mentoring.
Penguins: Meet the Family, • Assistant Directing and Floor Managing
BBC Studios, BBC One Diploma
57% 24% 6
• Production Management for Film and
TV Diploma
• Script Development Diploma (Drama)
Beneficiaries based BAME Series Producer Producers
outside London programme • Writing and Producing Comedy Diploma
• Directing Fiction MA
• Producing MA (Drama)
• Directing and Producing Science and
Natural History MA
• Directing Documentary MA
NFTS BBC sponsored scholars 2020/21
• Screenwriting MA (Drama)
• Directing and Producing Television
Entertainment MA
60
Free training places for
20
Diverse scholars
small indies
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What we do with others continued
Strategic partnerships Screen Scotland Northern Ireland Screen Case study:
BBC Three Partnerships
In 2020 we worked closely with our strategic In 2020 Screen Scotland worked with BBC In 2020 BBC Three, BBC NI and NI Screen
partners to adapt and respond to the Covid-19 Writersroom to fund eight writers to work with extended their partnership to increase
eight Scottish producers to strengthen the youth content made in the Nation, In 2020 BBC Three extended its creative
disruption in the industry. All screen agencies
portrayal pipeline from the Nation. They commissioning a Fact Ent series from partnerships across the UK, in each case
put their own local support packages in place
partnered with BBC Scotland, BBC Three and Round 1 and Round 2. NI Screen also working with the commissioning team in each
– and we worked with them to shape targeted
BBC Two on guaranteed Factual commissions, invested in the BBC Two returning Nation. The Northern Ireland, Scotland and
opportunities to keep creativity focused and
BBC Arts on Scenes for Survival and BBC series opportunity. Wales partnerships were co-funded by
commissions coming through.
Drama on a diverse talent scheme on Shetland. relevant screen agencies as they guaranteed
10 21
Companies in paid
BBC commissions for their sector.
The partnerships included joint briefing sessions
Companies in paid development from Nations and Network commissioners –
Bricking It, Button Down, commissioned via development audience insight presentations bespoke to the
BBC Two and Three
BBC Three Northern Voices
BBC Two and Three relevant content brief – and guides to what
Pact makes a successful BBC Three pitch.
Creative Wales
BBC co-funds a Diversity Executive to All shortlisted ideas in paid development had
BBC and Creative Wales developed their first support independent producers deliver an identified commissioning contact through
MOU in 2020, partnering with BBC Three and diversity goals. Workshops included the process and all ideas had detailed
BBC Wales on a guaranteed commission for an Inclusive Leadership and Casting, Hiring for feedback sessions, regardless of outcome.
ob doc/structured reality series. Disability and Supporting Mental Health.
5 27 2,000
All partnerships announced to date have
exceeded expectations – resulting in more
than the original single commission.
Companies in paid development, BBC Three Workshops Attendees
In the North of England, we commissioned three
Indielab Albert companies rather than one, and two series as
Business accelerator programme to help small well as the intended single. All three companies
In 2020 we introduced changes to the TV
indies supercharge their growth. This year were new to Network commissioning.
commissioning process to encourage
30+ 10
Indielab delivered a successful Masterclass sustainable production practices and
series online with additional support through prompt producers to consider sustainable
legal and financial helpdesks and mentoring. themes and behaviours in content.
Indies in paid Commissions
15 50+ 309
development
Producers Industry leaders Programmes Albert certified
2019: 156
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Chapter 4:
Delivering our ambitions
and commitments
Despite the disruptions of Covid-19 our
creative and economic footprint remains
broader and deeper than any other UK Anton Ferdinand: Football, Racism & Me, Wonder
Television, BBC One RTS Documentary Award Winner
broadcaster. We work with more producers,
in more locations, and constantly refresh
our supply base. Our support for the
independent production sector this year
means they have won an increased volume
57 %
Suppliers outside London
66
New producers
32
New Nations and English
regions producers
of business – and we have maintained the
same volume of companies in the Nations
and English regions.
The production lockdown meant many of
our planned productions in 2020 did not go
ahead or were delayed – this has inevitably
impacted on a small number of regulatory
targets, particularly those reliant on
scripted productions.
This Country,
BBC Studios, BBC Three
BAFTA Best Male Comedy Performance Award
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Volume and location of suppliers
Volume Broadcaster comparison Location
In 2020, despite the production slowdown we BBC: suppliers Our actions to support strategically important
worked with the second highest number of 2020 343 smaller companies through Covid have
producers on record, and more than double 2019 354 enabled us to maintain the volume of suppliers
that of other Broadcasters. Half of the new 2018 328 based in the Nations and English regions.
producers we worked with came from the 2017 295
Nations and English regions.
Channel 4: suppliers
57%
343 66
2019 166
2018 154 Producers out of London
2017 171 2019: 57%
Producers New producers
2019: 354 2019: 77 ITV: suppliers
2020 90
Breakdown of suppliers
32
by substantive base
2019 86
2018 76 London 41%
Scotland 19%
New Nations and Wales The Grand12%
Party Hotel, Spun Gold TV, BBC One
English regions
Northern Ireland 11%
producers
North of England 6%
2019: 40
Midlands &
East of England 2%
South of England 8%
Non-UK 1%
Breakdown of suppliers
by substantive base
London 41%
Scotland 19%
Wales 12%
Northern Ireland 11%
North of England 6%
Midlands &
East of England 2%
South of England 8%
Non-UK 1%
Life, Drama Republic, BBC One
The Rap Game UK, Naked Television, BBC Three
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Supplier mix and response rates
Mix of suppliers Levels of Business
Levels of Business trend trend Speed of response
In 2020/21 nearly six out of ten of our 100% The uncertainty on schedules and funding
programme hours were made by 90%
caused by the pandemic led to some
independent producers. commissioning decisions taking longer
80%
in 2020.
The volume of business won by non-qualifying 70%
independent producers continued to grow 60% This meant our speed of decision making on
(up 1 percentage point to 20%). 50%
active ideas* was down for both independent
producers and BBC Studios. The volume of
However, the bigger increase was in the ideas submitted by both groups was
40%
volume of qualifying independent producers 30% significantly lower than previous years.
(up 3 percentage points to 39%). 20%
10%
The remaining ideas were subject to further
BBC Studios’ level of business fell by development or funding dependencies. We aim
20/21
19/20
12/13
14/15
09/10
18/19
15/16
13/14
11/12
16/17
10/11
17/18
1 percentage point and public service was BBC PSB BBC Studios NQI QI
0%
to improve our speed of response once
down 4 percentage points, driven in part by commissioning patterns return to normal.
the lower volume of sporting events.
Business
Business by by genre
genre
75 % In My Skin, Expectation Entertainment, BBC Three
59% 41%
RTS Best Drama Series Award
100%
Final decision in 20 weeks on active ideas
90%
Network hours Network hours Independent producers and BBC Studios
independent producers BBC producers
80%
2019: 54% 2019: 46%
Stand Up For Live Comedy, Phil McIntyre TV, BBC Three
70%
King Gary, Shiny Button Productions, BBC One 60%
50%
40%
30%
Entertainment
20%
Children’s
Daytime
Comedy
Factual
10%
Drama
Sport
0%
BBC PSB BBC Studios NQI QI
* Active ideas are ideas where a decision is possible. Ideas are classed as
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Supply quotas
In 2020, despite Covid-19 disruption, we met or Independent production quota Out of London production quota
exceeded the majority of our supply quotas –
In 2020 we exceeded the independent In 2020 the Covid impact on programme Nations with a high mix of disrupted
including all our Nations and regions hours
production quota by 8.7%. spend in key genres led us to miss three productions in these genres were therefore
targets. However, the unprecedented and
out of London production quotas. disproportionately hit, namely: Northern
rapid reduction in programme spend led to • 30% of programme hours on BBC One
Ireland, Scotland and the English regions.
particular challenges in some individual were made by qualifying producers
Although spend reduced across all genres
Nations and English regions – leading us to (exceeded quota by 5%).
and all four Nations – the most significant Although we achieved our English regions
miss three spend quotas for the first time.
• 47% of programme hours on BBC Two decreases were in Drama, Comedy, Sport quota by the end of the year, we missed our
were made by qualifying producers and Children’s. Northern Ireland, Scotland and therefore
We moved swiftly to put a number of
(exceeded quota by 22%). overall spend quotas outside London.
mitigations in place to reduce the impact:
using repeats and acquisitions to maintain
representation, putting a sector support
package in place to drive new business and Independent production quota Yearly spend trend by Nations/English regions
commissioning replacement shows where 50% 70%
they could be made safely. 45%
60%
40%
We have evidenced to Ofcom how and why this 35% 50%
happened in all three cases – and the actions 30%
40%
we put in place to reduce the shortfall. 25%
Quota
20% 30%
We currently expect to be back on track in 15%
20%
2021, although this remains subject to ongoing 10%
10%
Covid-19 regulations. 5%
0% 0%
34 48
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
% % BBC One BBC Two Pan-BBC English regions Multi-region Scotland Wales Northern Ireland
Productions made by Network spend Hours by Nation Quota 2020 Spend by Nation Quota 2020
qualifying independent qualified as Out
companies of London Scotland 8% 15.3% Scotland 8% 6.5%
Quota 25% Quota 50% Wales 4% 4.6% Wales 5% 8.2%
Northern Ireland 2% 2.2% Northern Ireland 3% 1.7%
60%
Network hours qualified
English regions
Multi-region
30% 37.0 %
0.1%
English regions
Multi-region
30% 30.6%
0.9%
Total OOL Hours 50% 60.1% Total OOL Spend 50% 47.9%
as Out of London
Quota 50%
Casualty, BBC Studios, BBC One
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Competition and complaints
Levels of competition Complaints
Competition of ideas is baked into our business We received one formal complaint from an
model. All ideas are treated on merit with independent production company in 2020.
decisions made on consistent criteria* and The indie complained of poor practice in the
creative judgement. handling of their commission. A Stage One
investigation found no breach of the BBC’s
We have continued to make progress towards published commitments.
our 2027 target – putting more of our content
out to competition – although plans for
Competitive Tenders were put on hold during
Fair access Saved On Camera, Afro-Mic Productions, BBC One
the pandemic to reduce strain on both More than 200 new companies registered on
production and commissioning teams. BBC Pitch in 2020 – bringing fresh ideas and
perspectives. Where producers didn’t meet
our criteria – but have strong talent or ideas
– they can still access BBC Pitch on the
64%
invitation of a commissioner.
Hours contested
in 2020
2019: 62%
233
New companies
198
New suppliers invited
registered directly or approved by
Target: 2019: 187 commissioner
100 %
2019: 137
Hours to be contested
by 2027
Us, Drama Republic, BBC One
We expect Competitive Tendering activity to
restart once Covid impacts on the production
sector have reduced. We remain confident of
achieving our target by 2027.
* See page 33 BBC Commissioning Supply Report 2018
https://downloads.bbc.co.uk/commissioning/site/bbc-
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Chapter 5:
Nations, Children’s
and Education, Sport
Couch to 5K,
BBC Sport/BBC Productions
JoJo & Gran Gran, BBC In-house Production, CBeebies
Being Gail Porter, Tern Television, BBC Scotland
Bhangra or Bust, In-house, BBC England
Gardening Together with Diarmuid Gavin,
Waddell Media, BBC Northern Ireland
Black and Welsh, Ie Ie Productions,
BBC Wales
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Scotland
Getting Hitched Asian Style, Firecracker
2020 saw BBC Scotland produce over 1,500 Strategic partnerships Diversity Levels of Business by genre
hours of originated programming across BBC
One Scotland and the BBC Scotland Channel. • Partnership with Screen Scotland resulting A bespoke presentation to explain our
44% of evening hours on the BBC Scotland in co-funding eight projects. off-screen diversity targets was presented at
Channel were originations. • Working with Screen Scotland and the our Christmas briefing. We continue to
Scottish Documentary Institute to deliver accelerate entry level diverse talent. Digital
This content was provided by suppliers from six documentaries over two years. strands like The Social, Short Stuff and iPlayer
across the sector, representing a mix of both • Worked with BBC Arts, Screen Scotland and commissions encourage suppliers to work with
established and new companies. The National Theatre of Scotland to new and diverse off-screen talent.
produce Scenes for Survival, commissioning
3 7
54 films, mostly from new writers/directors. Continuing Drama River City reframed their
• Partnered with MG ALBA to support Gaelic story room and writing process to facilitate
language programming for BBC ALBA, more opportunities for new writers, bringing
Briefings Co-commissions resulting in over 2,600 hours of content through a number of first-time TV writers.
transmitting in 2020. They also created two new BAME characters
Entertainment
49% 100%
• Continue to work with the BBC Writersroom to improve on-screen diversity.
Comedy
Scotland.
Factual
Drama
Sport
• Seven titles co-commissioned with Scottish BAFTA-winning Being Gail Porter
Commissioning Development
Network, including Guilt 2, Wild Weekends highlighted mental health, Bash The BBC PSB BBC Studios NQI QI
spend indies* spend indies
with BBC Three and the return of Murder Entertainer: Behind the Smile gave behind-the-
Case on BBC Two. Co-productions included scenes access to child refugee and social Data is for BBC Scotland and BBC One
natural history series Stormborn and the media sensation Bachala Mbunzama and Scotland. Excludes BBC ALBA, which is
Briefings and communications
landmark Factual series Blood of the Clans. My Kind of Town saw disabled presenter 94% PSB and 4% QI and 2% NQI.
Three briefings held online: Ian Hamilton explore Scotland’s towns with
• BBC Three and BBC Scotland Fact Ent Support for companies during Covid his guide dog.
Bash The Entertainer:
Development Opportunity. 140 attendees Behind the Smile, Blazing Griffin
• BBC Two and BBC Nations As a direct result of Covid, we quickly
Co‑commissioning Opportunity. commissioned a number of programmes to
252 attendees help support the sector and reflect audience
• BBC Scotland Commissioning Christmas needs: Corona Diaries, Socially Distanced with
Briefing. 114 attendees Susan Calman, Jamie Genevieve’s Great Indoors,
Reflections at the Quay, Scot Squad – The Chief
Our commissioning website is updated in line Does The New Normal, Scenes for Survival.
with briefings and throughout the year.
We also relicensed popular shows, extended
Three opportunities highlighted via email, the run of Inside the Zoo and supported all
the website or both: productions by contributing to Covid-related
• Scotland’s People costs.
• Our Lives Strand
• Religious Programming
* Excludes sport
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