Rather than accepting scripts year-round, we have distinct submission windows for scripts which are announced on the BBC Writers Opportunities page during the year. Each Open Call has a deadline, following which the scripts received are assessed intensively by our script readers and the BBC Writers team, and a shortlist drawn up. We then offer various opportunities for the shortlisted group of writers including our Scripted and Voices development groups.
Submissions for the next Open Call will be open between 12 noon on Tuesday 5th November 2024 and 12 noon on Tuesday 3rd December 2024.
Do you have any questions about our Open Call? Join us at one of the online events below:
Drop In Sessions – No need to pre-register
Join us by clicking on this zoom link during the Open Call script submission window. If you do not have the zoom application installed on your computer then select to Join from your Browser.
Drop In Sessions will be held at the following times:
- Tuesday 5th November 2024 – 12:30-1:00pm (Submissions open at 12 pm)
- Tuesday 12th November 2024 12:30-1:00pm (BSL interpretation available)
- Tuesday 19th November 2024 12:30-1:00pm
- Tuesday 26th November 2024 5:00-5:30pm
- Monday 2nd December 2024 (Day before submissions close) 5:00-5:30pm
Our Open Call 2025 – Inside Scoop Webinar was held on Thursday 31st October 2024 featuring Jess Loveland (Head of New Writing for BBC Writers and BBC Drama Commissioning) and panellists Eva Edo and Matt McDevitt who are both alumni of our writer development groups.
You can now watch the recording of this event on our YouTube Channel
Our Open Call window will open for submissions between 12 noon on Tuesday 5th November 2024 and 12 noon on Tuesday 3rd December 2024.
To find out more, head to: How to submit a script to us