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Radio Wales in a nutshell…

Many of you pitch to us year in, year out, and we’d be delighted to see your ideas again. But every year, we’re 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 ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio Wales. We’re 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 – with warmth, passion and insight. We want to entertain, educate and inform. We’re 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’re 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 ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio Wales and ´óÏó´«Ã½ Cymru Wales Sport.

Neil Sloan, Managing Editor, ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio Wales.

Bridget Curnow, Senior Content Producer, Commissioning, ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio Wales.

What is on offer

Commissioning Round 2025/26 

As ever, we are keen to reflect the communities we broadcast to, reflecting the subjects which matter to them the most in our 18:30 features slots, along with more focused opportunities, including ideas for Christmas 2024. 

Please read the commissioning brief 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

´óÏó´«Ã½ Sounds Commissioning Brief for Wales 2025-26 (pdf)

Key Dates

Here are the key dates in this year’s commissioning timetable. Please note the two separate timelines for the main and Christmas rounds:

CHRISTMAS 2024: TUESDAY 15th October – MIDDAY: DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS

w/c Monday 21st October: notification of shortlist ideas

w/c Monday 28th October: interviews with shortlisted suppliers

w/c Monday 4th November: commissions published

TUESDAY 22nd October – MIDDAY: DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS

w/c Monday 11th November: notification of shortlist ideas

w/c Monday 25th November: interviews with shortlisted suppliers

w/c Monday 9th December: commissions published