The BBC Northern Voices Project

 The Northern Voices Project

BBC Three and BBC England have announced three new commissions in collaboration with northern independent production companies as part of their Northern Voices project.

With the aim of reflecting the life experiences of 16-24 year-olds in the region, the Factual Development Scheme invited local independent production companies to submit ideas which, if successful, would undergo development and gain a commission.

The Northern Voices collaboration furthers BBC Three’s commitment to uncover original and untold stories from exciting new voices outside of London.

BBC Three’s controller Fiona Campbell commented: “These three original commissions are exactly why it is so important for us to collaborate with BBC England and the nation’s teams. We were blown away by the ideas presented to us and we’re proud that BBC Three can be the platform to tell these stories and showcase new voices.”

The Northern Voices project allows young people from the north of England to showcase their writing skills and get opportunities they otherwise wouldn't get. Here is a statement from the BBC regarding the project.

We’re delighted to announce our BBC Writersroom Northern Voices for 2020. These 17 exceptional writers are embarking on a year-long development programme with expert masterclasses, pitching opportunities and introductions to an industry hungry for new and exciting talent.

The group will also deliver an original TV spec' script with the support of the BBC Writersroom North team and an experienced script editor.

The writers have all been carefully identified through BBC Writersroom open call opportunities, talent scouting and nominations from our partnerships with new writing organizations and theatres in the North of England. (BBC Website)