Opportunities

Join in with BBC projects and partnerships across Bradford following UK City of Culture 2025 celebrations.

See below to find out more.

Write Across Bradford

Write Across Bradford is an eight-week development programme specifically designed to support emerging writers and creatives who are at the early stages of their writing careers.

Through a series of engaging workshops, expert-led sessions and networking opportunities, successful applicants will explore the art of crafting compelling stories for television, empowering participants to develop their own new original series idea.

Up to 12 talented writers will be invited to join this programme, which will run from July to September 2026. Most sessions will be delivered digitally via online video calls, allowing flexibility, with select in-person sessions and workshops taking place in Bradford.

Writers should be over the age of 18 and currently live full-time in the Bradford District (specifically the City of Bradford, and the district wards listed on this map).

Applications are encouraged from individuals who have been historically under-represented in the screen industries.

Don't miss out

Date: Submissions open February 2026 (date TBC)

If you are interested you can prepare your application ahead of submission. Details of what is needed is on the BBC Writers website.

20 under 25

BBC Radio Leeds have joined with Bradford College to find the brightest young talent in the Bradford region.

They are looking for 20 young people in Bradford, aged 16-25, who are rising stars in any field. Nominations can be made for exceptionally talented individuals across any specialism or industry.

Winners will be picked by a panel of judges and will each receive a package of Bradford College and BBC Radio Leeds mentoring and support.

Nominations can be made by individuals themselves or by others who know a rising star that deserves recognition.

How to apply

Submit nominations via the Bradford College website, which has full details of entry criteria and competition terms.

The opportunity opens on Monday 9 February 2026 and closes on Friday 10 April 2026.