Programme Information

Can I get a copy of a programme I featured in?

Anonymous — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:47:06 +0000

Can I get a copy of a programme I featured in?

If you or your company, organisation or property has been featured in a �鶹�� programme, you may be able to purchase a copy. Please read the information below carefully and if you would like to request a copy, click the 'contact us' button at the end of this page on the right hand side.

The copy supplied is for personal use only. Any unauthorised use, transmission, distribution or reproduction of the material supplied through the Contributor Access process is not permitted under any circumstances.

Who can make a request?

Anyone who has made a substantial contribution to a programme, e.g. credited as a performer, writer, guest or production team member. This does not include studio audience members or those seen only in a crowd scene or group. Relatives may make a request on the subject's behalf.

What programmes are not available?

Programmes not broadcast on the �鶹�� or other non-�鶹�� programmes
Programmes not held in the �鶹�� Archives
No sports programmes pre-1966. Sports programmes may not be available dependent on age or original source format.
�鶹�� World Service radio and �鶹�� World News television programmes
Copies of programmes only available on film (due to the higher cost of providing copies of acceptable quality)

How much does it cost?

We are required to cover all the costs of providing copies. Costs include research, sourcing and transferring of material, administrative and postal charges.
Programmes copies are delivered as digital files. Television programmes as MP4 files; radio as WAV files.

Prices:

TV and radio	Cost to customer (includes VAT)
Digital file (radio programmes supplied as WAV, TV programmes as MP4)	£60
Digital file (MP4 or WAV) of subsequent episodes in a series (when ordered at the same time)	£30

If you were offered a free copy by the production team, please contact them directly as �鶹�� Archives cannot provide a copy free of charge.

Copies supplied to contributors may be made from archive recordings of varying quality reflecting the age and original format. Therefore, the standard of copies made from older formats may be considerably lower than those from more recent programmes.

Anonymous (not verified) 03 October 2019

Where can I find the music used in �鶹�� programmes?

Anonymous — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:47:06 +0000

Where can I find the music used in �鶹�� programmes?

Looking for information about...

A song used in a TV programme?
You could try using a music identification app or an internet search engine to discover what music was played during a programme. Information about the music used in a TV programme might also be made available on the programme's website or on individual episode pages. Use the �鶹�� Programmes website to find the programme website you're looking for.
A song played in a radio programme?
Follow the advice on the �鶹�� Sounds help site: How can I find out what music was played during a programme?
The background or atmospheric music used in a programme?
Sometimes music is taken from our internal production library which means it's not available commercially in the same way other music might be. It also means we may not have information such as track names or artists.

Anonymous (not verified) 03 October 2019

Where can I find information on props or costumes from a �鶹�� programme?

Anonymous — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:47:06 +0000

Where can I find information on props or costumes from a �鶹�� programme?

The props and costumes used in our programmes can come from a variety of different sources, and we don’t always have information to give out on them.

You might want to try searching for the official social media accounts for the programme, for example on Twitter or Facebook. They may post information about the props or costumes used on their programme there.

Anonymous (not verified) 03 October 2019

Can I get a transcript for a TV or radio programme?

Anonymous — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:48:41 +0000

Can I get a transcript for a TV or radio programme?

You can access transcripts for In Touch on �鶹�� Radio 4 by visiting the specific episode page. Transcripts are also available for most Reith Lectures on each individual episode page. You can also access scripts for some �鶹�� programmes on the �鶹�� Writers website.

Aside from these examples, transcripts are rarely made available for �鶹�� radio or TV programmes. On the occasion that a transcript is made available, you can find it on the programme’s website. Check our A-Z programme directory to find the programme's website.

Anonymous (not verified) 03 October 2019

Where can I get a �鶹�� programme on DVD?

Anonymous — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:50:03 +0000

Where can I get a �鶹�� programme on DVD?

We'd recommend checking in with online or local retailers to see if the programme you are looking for has been released commercially.

We continue to publish a range of DVDs through �鶹�� Studios.

You can check if a programme has been released by emailing �鶹�� Studios at DVDEnquiry@�鶹��.com.

Anonymous (not verified) 03 October 2019

Where can I buy �鶹�� related merchandise?

Anonymous — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 16:25:57 +0000

Where can I buy �鶹�� related merchandise?

DVDs/Blu-ray

Check with local or online retailers as any �鶹�� programmes that are currently available to buy can be found this way.

If you want a programme for educational or training purposes, have a look at our Can I get a copy of a programme for educational purposes? page. Please note that not all �鶹�� programmes are commercially available. To check if a DVD or Blu-ray disc is commercially available email: DVDenquiry@bbc.com

CDs

Try Where can I find the music used in �鶹�� programmes?

Mugs/T-Shirts/Games/Soft Toys

Licensed merchandise is available from a range of local and online retailers.

Anonymous (not verified) 04 February 2022

Can I use �鶹�� content or material?

Anonymous — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 14:25:02 +0000

Can I use �鶹�� content or material?

If you want to use whole programmes, clips, photos, content, logos, branding, or anything else that's protected by copyright, please visit the Using the �鶹�� website for guidance and advice on what you can or can't do and how to get in touch.

We receive a large number of requests from people and organisations wishing to use �鶹�� content or material for a wide range of purposes. Unfortunately, we can't grant permission for everything because we don't always own the copyright so please do read carefully.

If you'd like to use �鶹�� content for educational or training purposes, have a look at our Can I get a copy of a programme for educational purposes? page.

Anonymous (not verified) 18 April 2024

Where can I find your schedules?

Anonymous — Fri, 30 May 2025 13:25:02 +0000

Where can I find your schedules?

Our online schedules are the best place to find all current and up to date scheduling details.
You can use the online TV guide to check all TV schedules for all of our UK TV channels or to view individual channels click on the links below.

TV schedules:

If you are looking for a specific TV programme try the A-Z programme guide.

The �鶹�� Red Button schedule can be found at this link: �鶹�� Red Button
You can also use the schedules menu on the �鶹�� Sounds website to check the schedules for all of our national stations and all of our local radio stations.

Radio schedules:

Schedules are only confirmed about ten days in advance so we usually can't provide schedules beyond this point.

Want to know if a programme you enjoyed is coming back for a new series? This can sometimes take a while to decide, and we usually post announcements like this on the �鶹�� Media Centre.

Anonymous (not verified) 30 May 2025

Why have �鶹�� TV schedules changed?

Anonymous — Fri, 30 May 2025 13:30:02 +0000

Why have �鶹�� TV schedules changed?

Due to breaking news or coverage of live sport there may be occasions where the schedules might be a bit more flexible than usual. We do consider any changes very carefully though, and try to make sure they have as little impact as possible.

Changes to News programmes

On some days our News bulletins may not be in their normal timeslot – keep an eye on our TV Guide for the latest changes. Don’t forget you can access live, up to date coverage on the �鶹�� News Channel 24 hours a day. You can also stream on �鶹�� iPlayer or watch on Freeview channel 231, on Sky channel 503, Freesat channel 200 and channel 601 on Virgin Media.

Other ways to stay informed

Our �鶹�� News website is up to date with National and Local news or download our News app. Our local �鶹�� Radio stations bring up to date news from your area and our national stations will bring their usual national coverage. You can also use the schedules menu on the �鶹�� Sounds website to check the schedules for national �鶹�� Radio stations and try here for schedules of our local radio stations.

Anonymous (not verified) 30 May 2025