Developing companies and people in daytime and eary peak commissioning

Supporting the sector to better reflect and engage our audience

Working with companies across the UK

We’re delighted that the vast majority of daytime and early peak commissions are with companies based outside London. We’re also proud to work with a number of smaller companies with limited Network experience. The One Show has long ringfenced opportunities for Nations and English regions suppliers to authentically represent the lives of viewers in all parts of the country, and a targeted initiative offered smaller indies in the West Midlands and the North East of England an opportunity to make VTs for Morning Live.

We’ve actively developed Scotland as a hub for quiz and gameshows, while at the same time successfully launching The Finish Line in Belfast. We also have an increasing number of factual returners in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, and have co-commissioned series with BBC commissioning teams in each.

Our commissioners based in the Nations and English regions

We have commissioning editors in the North East and Scotland who are committed to growing our supply base and off-screen talent pool in those areas, as well as getting better representation on-screen.

Growing diverse talent

Diversity is implicit across all our content and we champion authentic representation both on and off-screen. Viewers should be able to recognise themselves in our programmes, whether that's via on-screen casting or because of off-screen talent with lived experiences guiding authentic editorial choices. Daytime is a key driver of viewing for underserved audiences and relatability is essential to that connection with audiences.

In recent years we've utilised our diversity development fund for placements in a range of roles across our shows, sometimes with on-screen roles, other times at entry level, or providing a step up to the next level to develop talent into more senior roles.