Radio Wales Commissioning

Current Opportunities

BBC Wales is looking for your pitches for the growing Crime Next Door strand for 2026/2027.

You will not need to submit via Proteus for the first phase. Email your ideas to CrimeNextDoor 

To be considered, please submit your bid by Tuesday 2^nd December.

Brief Outline

Crime Next Door is one of the top performing podcasts from BBC Sounds. Focused on crimes within close-knit communities across the UK, an opportunity exists to bring the most compelling ideas to commissioners.

Topics should focus on the key elements that make the strand perform:

•  Individual stories of often shocking crimes, a deep dive into the events that left UK communities stunned.
• Unvarnished and narrative in tone, a good fit for podcast devotees who love to binge-listen, but with enough handholding for linear or weekly listeners.
• Raw and realistic in manner, we seek an authentic reflection of communities, villages and towns. The podcast features a collection of local voices, making the storytelling feel personal and genuine. This approach helps listeners connect with the stories on a deeper level.
• Successful pitches will benefit from a passionate presenter: The host is typically someone with strong ties to the place where the crimes occurred, adding a layer of investment in the narrative.

With episodes lasting between 15 and 25 minutes, listeners can fully immerse themselves in the detailed and gripping accounts of each crime.

Overall, "Crime Next Door" offers a compelling mix of authenticity, local insights, and in-depth storytelling that true crime enthusiasts will find captivating.

Radio Wales Commissioning Team

The following people may be involved in the evaluation of your proposal:

Carolyn Hitt, Head of BBC Radio Wales and BBC Cymru Wales Sport.

Neil Sloan, Managing Editor, BBC Radio Wales.

Bridget Curnow, Senior Content Producer, Commissioning, BBC Radio Wales.