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The Herald Scotland
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
BBC rethink on Scottish productions welcomed after The Traitors row
The show is filmed in the Highlands but the majority of staff on the show worked outside of Scotland. Analysis of every single production credit from the end of the first programme of every series by the Speaking Up For Scotland's Screen Talent (SUSST) campaign group found that only 13 of the 219 people listed in the credits for series three were based in Scotland, around 5.94%. In series two, it was 14 out of 209, or 6.7% and for series one it was 12 out of 164, around 7.3%. For the latest series, around 70.8% of the roles are filled by people working in London. It led to rows that Scotland was not benefitting from a show of such success being filmed and produced north of the border. Read More The BBC has now issued an update on their plans for commissioning work outside of London through BBC Nations Director Rhodri Talfan Davies. He believes plenty of progress has already been made but the new changes announced will make it better for those outside of the British capital to grow. Ofcom have a criteria for what counts as an 'out of London' production that includes where the show's production office is located, where the show's production budget is spent and where the majority of the talent working on it live day-to-day. The show does not need to qualify on all three counts to be deemed to be originated from that area but the BBC has vowed to go beyond the standard. Mr Talfan Davies says the BBC will now invest at least 70% of its production budget locally and/or draw significantly on local programme makers and crew to produce the show. Angus Robertson (Image: Jane Barlow/PA) The results will be published each year but he did warn it could take time for real change to be delivered because commissioning cycles can be as long as three years. The SNP's Mr Robertson says it is a 'welcome rethink' to how things are done and is confident it can help the Scottish screen sector grow to a £1 billion annual industry. He said: 'Welcome rethink about BBC commissioning after concerns and criticism in Scotland. Change in approach will hopefully influence other public service broadcasters, as well as OFCOM, and help Scottish screen sector grow to £1bn annual industry. 'Changes to BBC commissioning follows report for Screen Scotland showing much of the BBC's 'Scottish' network quota has been commissioned from London and produced by London head quartered production companies via Scottish branch offices. 'I look forward to meeting with the BBC to understand how quickly the improvements to commissioning in Scotland will happen. The Scottish Government is committed to support the Scottish screen sector reach its full potential, with £1bn GVA target by end of 2030/31.'
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
BBC to show Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland matches live
The BBC will show all World Cup qualifiers for the men's teams of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland live. A new deal signed with Uefa means that 41 live matches will be shown. The deal also includes friendlies and Scotland's Nations League play-off with Greece later this month. The 2026 World Cup will include 48 teams and takes place across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Scotland last reached the World Cup finals in 1998, Northern Ireland have not played at the tournament since 1986 while Wales ended their 64-year wait by qualifying for the last finals in Qatar in 2022. It means all home nations World Cup qualifiers will be live on free-to-air television with ITV showing England's games. Rhodri Talfan Davies, director of BBC Nations, said: "I'm absolutely delighted that fans across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will now be able to enjoy live, free-to-air coverage of all the big international football matches. "Nothing fires the imagination more than live international sport and the race to qualify for the world's biggest tournament. It's going to be quite a ride and I'm thrilled the BBC will be there every step of the way." The matches will be shown on BBC One in each nation and BBC iPlayer - with key fixtures also being broadcast on network television across the UK. The live games add to existing live international coverage on BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Ulster, BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Radio Cymru and the BBC Sport app. Live games on the BBC in March Thursday, 20 March - Greece v Scotland (Nations League) Friday, 21 March - Northern Ireland v Switzerland (friendly) Saturday, 22 March - Wales v Kazakhstan (World Cup qualifier) Sunday, 23 March - Scotland v Greece (Nations League) Tuesday, 25 March - Sweden v Northern Ireland (friendly), North Macedonia v Wales (World Cup qualifier) Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast Get football news sent straight to your phone
BBC News
07-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
BBC to show Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland matches live
The BBC will show all World Cup qualifiers for the men's teams of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland live.A new deal signed with Uefa means that 41 live matches will be deal also includes friendlies and Scotland's Nations League play-off with Greece later this 2026 World Cup will include 48 teams and takes place across the United States, Canada and last reached the World Cup finals in 1998, Northern Ireland have not played at the tournament since 1986 while Wales ended their 64-year wait by qualifying for the last finals in Qatar in means all home nations World Cup qualifiers will be live on free-to-air television with ITV showing England's games. Rhodri Talfan Davies, director of BBC Nations, said: "I'm absolutely delighted that fans across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will now be able to enjoy live, free-to-air coverage of all the big international football matches."Nothing fires the imagination more than live international sport and the race to qualify for the world's biggest tournament. It's going to be quite a ride and I'm thrilled the BBC will be there every step of the way."The matches will be shown on BBC One in each nation and BBC iPlayer - with key fixtures also being broadcast on network television across the live games add to existing live international coverage on BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Ulster, BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Radio Cymru and the BBC Sport games on the BBC in MarchThursday, 20 March - Greece v Scotland (Nations League)Friday, 21 March - Northern Ireland v Switzerland (friendly)Saturday, 22 March - Wales v Kazakhstan (World Cup qualifier)Sunday, 23 March - Scotland v Greece (Nations League)Tuesday, 25 March - Sweden v Northern Ireland (friendly), North Macedonia v Wales (World Cup qualifier)
BBC News
07-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
BBC secures live television rights for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland men's international football matches
The BBC has announced it's agreed an exclusive deal to broadcast Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland men's international football matches in the run-up to the FIFA Men's World Cup 2026. Rhodri Talfan Davies, Director of BBC Nations, says: 'I'm absolutely delighted that fans across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will now be able to enjoy live, free-to-air coverage of all the big international football matches. Nothing fires the imagination more than live international sport and the race to qualify for the world's biggest tournament. It's going to be quite a ride and I'm thrilled the BBC will be there every step of the way.' The deal, agreed with UEFA, includes 41 live matches over the next fifteen months – starting with this month's international ties. It's the first time the BBC has secured live television rights for all three of the UK's devolved nations. The matches will be shown on BBC One in each nation and BBC iPlayer - with key fixtures also being broadcast on network television across the UK - and will add to existing live international coverage on BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Ulster, BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Radio Cymru and the BBC Sport app. In Wales, live match coverage will be available in both English and Welsh. JG2
BBC News
24-02-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Nominate Your Local Heroes for the 2025 Make a Difference Awards
BBC teams across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are calling on audiences to nominate their local heroes for the Make a Difference Awards. For the first time, the awards will span the entire UK, with BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru, BBC Radio Ulster/Foyle and BBC Radio nan Gaidheal all joining the search for community heroes. All stations will be part of this annual celebration of kindness, alongside all 39 local BBC radio stations in England. There are also two new categories introduced this year: The Young Hero Award, which will honour an individual under the age of 16 who has made a significant positive impact in their community, and The Active Award, which will recognise individuals or groups who have used physical activity or sport to improve the lives of those in their community. Nominations are open now Monday 24th February with Kevin Duala from BBC Radio Merseyside kicking the proceedings off live on The One Show. Morning Live will once again support the Community Group Award. Listeners can nominate their local heroes in eight categories (see below). Since the awards began in 2022, thousands of listeners have nominated people from where they live who go that extra mile for their communities. The aim is to shine a light on these every day, unsung heroes. Nominations close at 5pm on Monday 31st March. Winners will be announced at Make a Difference Awards events hosted by local and national BBC radio stations across the country in September. Rhodri Talfan Davies, BBC Director of Nations, said: 'For the first time, BBC Make a Difference will celebrate the achievements of community heroes right across the UK - inspirational individuals and teams who go the extra mile to strengthen our villages, towns and cities. It's a wonderful celebration of the human spirit and I can't wait to hear the remarkable stories of those nominated.' For a full list of categories, see below - and details of how to nominate someone - go to where you can also see full Terms and our Privacy Notice. Nominations are open now and close at 5pm on Monday 31st March. Make A Difference – Categories 2025 The Volunteer Award: awarded to an individual who makes a notable difference to their community by giving their time voluntarily to help others. The Young Hero Award: awarded to someone under 16 who has made a positive impact in their community or achieved something exceptional. The Great Neighbour Award: awarded to an individual who helps to make the neighbourhood a better place to live or work in, either on a regular basis or through a single act of kindness. The Active Award: awarded to an individual or group of people who have used physical activity or sport as a way of improving the lives of those in their community. The Animal Award: awarded to either a remarkable animal that improves people's lives, or an individual or group of people who improve the welfare of animals. The Green Award: awarded to an individual or group of people who improve or conserve their local environment. The Fundraiser Award: awarded to an individual or group of people who have gone the extra mile to raise funds for a good cause. The Community Group Award: awarded to a group of people who have helped to change the lives of others within their community. Supported by the BBC daytime show Morning Live. HM3
