Supporting companies and talent in the Nations and English regions

We believe it’s vital the BBC develops ideas and produces programmes with a rich range of stories and perspectives across all four Nations, and that companies in the Nations and regions play a vital role in creating the next generation of on and off-screen talent. 

We have committed to spending at least 60% of our Network commissioning budget in the Nations and English regions by 2027. 

What we do

Co-commission with commissioning teams in the Nations. Find out more.

Provide named Nations and English regions commissioning leads in each Network genre to give tailored advice and support to local producers. Find a list and contact details for each below. 

Regularly brief producers in each Nation and offer targeted opportunities for companies in the Nations and English regions which are advertised on this website.

Provide bespoke business support through our Small Indie Fund, which is targeted at production companies based out of London as well as diverse-led companies. 

Partner with screen agencies and organisations such as Screen Scotland, Creative Wales, Northern Ireland Screen, Create Central and North East Screen to support the strategic development of the sector across the UK.

BBC Writer has a central hub in Salford with bases in Glasgow, Belfast and Cardiff with assistant commissioners based in each of these areas to support the BBC TV drama commissioning editors and lead on new writer development across the UK.

Further resources

We have worked with the other UK public service broadcasters to develop consistent guidance for producers on the application of Ofcom's OOL (out of London) definitions. Download the out of London guidance (pdf).

We have worked with Pact to create a free online Nations and English regions Talent and Diversity tool offering a list of everything an indie may need to find the right organisations, initiatives, training, social media sites, groups and networks available in their area. 

Visit the Portrayal and production location reporting page of the delivery website to see how we track out of London reporting requirements.

Find out more

Find out more about the support we offer the production industry including funds, resources and contacts on the supporting the creative sector page.