What is the Open Call opportunity for script submissions?
Rather than accepting scripts year-round, we have distinct submission windows for scripts which are announced on the BBC Writers Opportunities page during the year. Each Open Call has a deadline, following which the scripts received are assessed intensively by our script readers and the BBC Writers team, and a shortlist drawn up. We then offer various opportunities for the shortlisted group of writers including our Scripted and Voices development groups and every two years our Writers’ Access Group for deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent writers.
Drop-In Advice Sessions
During the Open Call submission window we are running two online drop-in sessions at the following times:
- Tuesday 10th November 2026 ,12:30-1:00pm (BSL interpretation available)
- Thursday 26th November 2026, 5:00-5:30pm
This year the submission window is open between 12 noon on Tuesday 3 November 2026 to Tuesday 1 December 2026 at 12 noon.
More information
More detail about the Open Call for Writers, is available from the BBC website below.
