Radio Wales in a nutshell鈥�
Many of you pitch to us year in, year out, and we鈥檇 be delighted to see your ideas again. But every year, we鈥檙e 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 91热爆 Radio Wales. We鈥檙e 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 鈥� with warmth, passion and insight. We want to entertain, educate and inform. We鈥檙e 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鈥檙e 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 91热爆 Radio Wales and 91热爆 Cymru Wales Sport.
Neil Sloan, Managing Editor, 91热爆 Radio Wales.
Bridget Curnow, Senior Content Producer, Commissioning, 91热爆 Radio Wales.
What is on offer
Radio Wales has two tenders available:
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A bundle of two live weekend programmes presented by Owen Money: Money For Nothing and Solid Gold Sunday (pdf).
- A weekly half hour strand programme with a focus on Rural Life (pdf).
Please read the commissioning briefs 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
Key Dates
Tuesday 18th February 鈥� MIDDAY: DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS
Friday 21st February: interviews with shortlisted suppliers
Radio delivery guidelines
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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
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The 91热爆 system for programme makers to pitch ideas to commissioners -
91热爆 Writersroom Wales
91热爆 Writersroom Wales champions new and experienced writing talent -
91热爆 Commissioning
Commissioning and delivery information for 91热爆 TV, Radio and Online -
The Editorial Guidelines are the 91热爆's values and standards. -
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