Open Call | Submission Dates Announced

We've just announced the dates of the submission window for our next annual Open Call. Find out full details.

Published: 9 August 2023
BBC Writersroom's Open Call
BBC Writersroom's Open Call

We've just revealed the dates for our next Open Call script submission window.

The Open Call is our main annual opportunity, it's open to any writer aged 18 or over and based in the UK or Republic of Ireland. There is no need to have any prior experience, credits or representation.

During the submission window we accept drama or comedy/drama scripts with a minimum of 30 pages. At least the first 10 pages of every script will be read by a member of our freelance reading team with the most promising writers offered a place in one of our writer development groups - Voices or Drama Room. Each year around 70 writers who enter the Open Call will gain a place in one of our groups.

Time to get writing!

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