BBC Northern Ireland is looking for the following formats:
- 'New for 2017' - Two Format Pilots for delivery in 2017
- Factual Entertainment Series - Two Factual Entertainment Series, for delivery in 2018
- BBC Gaeilge - Current commissioning round for BBC Gaeilge closed on Friday 10 February 2017, but producers are welcome to contact Karen Kirby, Editor BBC Gaeilge, ahead of the next round in August / September 2017. A detailed brief for ideas will be issued in June.
- Comedy - Two Comedy Projects, for 2017 and 2018
- Ulster-Scots Programmes - One Ulster-Scots Music Series, for delivery in 2017. Two Ulster-Scots Landmark Documentaries, for delivery in 2018.
- Contemporary Landmark Projects and Films - One 60' Contemporary Landmark Doc/Film, for delivery in 2017. Two 60' Contemporary Landmark Docs/Films, for delivery in 2018.
- True North - Two 30' True North films, for delivery in 2017
Key Commissioning Dates
- Deadline for receipt of ideas on BBC Pitch - Tuesday March 21, at 5pm
- Commissioning Pitches - Thursday March 30/Monday April 3/Thursday April 6