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Radio Wales Commissioning

Radio Wales in a nutshell…

Many of you pitch to us year in, year out, and we’d be delighted to see your ideas again. But every year, we’re always pleased to see new companies and individuals pitching for the first time. If you are new to us, this is what you need to know about Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Radio Wales. We’re the national station for Wales, creating radio that sits at the heart of Welsh life.

Our core audience is 45-64. What matters to them matters to us. We love to hear from our listeners and interact with them.

We want to reflect Wales back to our audience – with warmth, passion and insight. We want to entertain, educate and inform. We’re committed to growing our reach and shifting perceptions.

 And we aim to attract our audience by providing: 

  • News: Outstanding journalism, which really matters, with scrutiny, analysis, information, current affairs - all from a Welsh perspective.
  • Sporting Drama: Reflecting the moments that bring us together, shape our identity, stir our emotions.
  • The National Conversation: Supporting the national conversation through speech-led content with edge, distinctive, reflection, authentic, humour and substance.
  • In-depth documentaries: A chance to deep-dive into untold stories and compelling narratives.
  • New ways to listen: We’re fully committed to growing our audience on digital platforms through brilliant podcasts, boxsets and crossover content.

Who we are

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

Carolyn Hitt, Head of Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Radio Wales and Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Cymru Wales Sport.

Neil Sloan, Managing Editor, Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Radio Wales.

Bridget Curnow, Senior Content Producer, Commissioning, Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Radio Wales.

What is on offer

Commissioning Round 2025/26 

As ever, we are keen to reflect the communities we broadcast to, reflecting the subjects which matter to them the most in our 18:30 features slots, along with more focused opportunities, including ideas for Christmas 2024. 

Please read the commissioning brief carefully. Proposals can be submitted via Proteus.

Independent companies who do not have a Proteus account and who wish to submit programme ideas, must first contact Ryan Angove ryan.angove@bbc.co.uk with the following information:

  • Name of company
  • Address
  • Contact Number
  • Contact Name
  • E-mail Address

Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Sounds Commissioning Brief for Wales 2025-26 (pdf)

Key Dates

Here are the key dates in this year’s commissioning timetable. Please note the two separate timelines for the main and Christmas rounds:

CHRISTMAS 2024: TUESDAY 15th October – MIDDAY: DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS

w/c Monday 21st October: notification of shortlist ideas

w/c Monday 28th October: interviews with shortlisted suppliers

w/c Monday 4th November: commissions published

 

TUESDAY 22nd October – MIDDAY: DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS

w/c Monday 11th November: notification of shortlist ideas

w/c Monday 25th November: interviews with shortlisted suppliers

w/c Monday 9th December: commissions published

Radio delivery guidelines

  • Radio delivery guidelines

    This is the essential guide to help programme makers with information on what to deliver with a programme, to whom and by when.

See also

  • The Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú system for programme makers to pitch ideas to commissioners
  • Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Writersroom Wales

    Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Writersroom Wales champions new and experienced writing talent
  • Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Commissioning

    Commissioning and delivery information for Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú TV, Radio and Online
  • The Editorial Guidelines are the Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú's values and standards.
  • The Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú, along with key players in the industry, supports the use of the albert carbon calculator operated by the BAFTA albert Consortium and Directorate.
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