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BBC Commissioned Half Of All UK TV Scripted Shows Last Year, Ampere Research Finds


The BBC commissioned half of UK TV scripted series last year ahead of rivals ITV, Channel 4, Netflix, Ampere Analysis has said.

The BBC commissioned half of all UK TV scripted last year, defying the slowdown that hit its rivals and streamers and spending big on kids shows and thrillers, according to new research. Ampere Analysis’ latest report found that the nation’s biggest public broadcaster greenlit 129 of 256 scripted shows in 2023, an increase of three on the prior year, although its comedy commissioning actually fell. Major BBC scripted commissions last year included an adaptation of Lord of the Flies, Mr Loverman starring Lennie James and a double season order for Waterloo Road.

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