CBBC

DETAILS

Contact Name:

Simon Parsons

Title:

Creative Director

Phone:

0044 141 644 1433

Fax:

0044 141 644 2030

Affiliated Companies/ Networks:

BBC

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Does not buy/license acquisitions directly from independent producers
• Develops original programming with independent producers
  • We help independant companies develop material for BBC network children's output
• An Internet/interactive component is somewhat important to the programming purchased

INTERESTS

Types of Programming:

Children & Youth, Drama - Feature Length, Drama - Series, Game Shows

BBC children's output is multi genre aimed at under 12s.

Broad Subjects of Interest:

Adventure, Comedy, Cooking Shows, History, Lifestyle, Music and Arts, Nature, Reality, Science, Science Fiction

Emphasis is on long running returning series.

Length of Programs:

Half hour programs

CBBC slots are mostly 25 mins with some at 15 or 20 minutes - particularly preschool.

Specifically Looking For:

To engage the audience intelligently regardless of genre.

Anything Else:

Explain why the audience will want to watch your programme.

AUDIENCE DEMOGRAPHICS

Gender:

50% Male; 50% Female

Age Range:

up to 12

Education Level:

Grade School