BBC Writers Open Call

The Open Call is the BBC’s main annual opportunity, it’s open to any writer aged 18 or over and based in the UK or Republic of Ireland. There is no need to have any prior experience, credits or representation.

During the submission window they accept drama or comedy/drama scripts with a minimum of 30 pages. At least the first 10 pages of every script will be read by a member of their freelance reading team with the most promising writers offered a place in one of our writer development groups – Voices or Drama Room. Each year around 70 writers who enter the Open Call will gain a place in one of their groups.

The next Open Call submission window will be open between 12 noon on Tuesday 7th November 2023 and 12 noon on Tuesday 5th December 2023.

Time to get writing!