The extraordinary story of the past couple of months in drama is well known. ‘Keeping Faith’ and ‘Hidden’ continue to break all sorts of records. The summer looks set to be a belter with a raft of series making their mark – ‘Factory Girls’ and ‘Hidden Wales’ confirmed as nation to network projects amongst many others. We’re also buzzing about the prospect of comedy returning to BBC Wales in the Autumn.
In a couple of weeks’ time we’ll send out a briefing note specifically focussed on the commissioning opportunities and our ambitions for 19/20 but first a quick reminder of specific steers mentioned at our last briefing;.
There are two kinds of show we’re still interested in for 19:30 -
First, we’re after factual pre-watershed observational documentary series that will delight our heartland audiences. They have to nail that sense of place and include a rich mix of character led stories that can play out across a run.
Second, we’re up for playing with form in this slot. What does fixed rig look like on BBC One Wales? What have you got cooking that sits at the lighter end of factual? We’ve commissioned plenty of landscape and plenty of food so what else are you developing?
Further…