2. Background of BBC TWO
• BBC TWO covers a wide range of subject matter, but tending
towards more 'highbrow' programmes than the more
mainstream and popular BBC One. Like the BBC's other
domestic TV and radio channels, it is funded by the television
license, and is therefore commercial-free.
• BBC Two's remit historically was one screening programmes
targeting art, drama and some comedy, and appealing to
audiences not already served by BBC1 or ITV.
• It gives viewers a different viewing so that they can watch
something different to other mainstream programmes e.g.
Soap operas and popular drama series appear on BBC1 or
ITV. BBC TWO provides a different viewing and a larger range
of variety.
• Another founding part of BBC Two was to provide educational
and community programming on the BBC, as part of its public
service remit.
• Launched on the 20 April 1964 based in London
3. Ethos and Purpose
• Popular Factual, Specialist Factual and Documentaries
• The ability to launch ambitious factual programmes – the
lifeblood of the channel's identity – at the core of the peak-time
schedule is the most important task.
• BBC TWO is the natural home for lively presenters with
something to say and a passion to communicate what they
know.
• What makes BBC TWO truly unique is not just the quality of its
creative ambition but also providing the wide and eclectic mix
of what viewers find interesting.
• BBC TWO is a broad-based mainstream channel that naturally
skews to an older audience. However our key focus is to
appeal to a heartland of viewers aged 35-54 and to reach out
to a more culturally diverse audience.
4. Our Documentary
• We feel that our documentary fits into this category of
television shows. It gives our presenter the chance to
communicate with the audience about something that
really interests him in his local area. We feel that our
documentary is individual and gives us a chance to be
creative with what we want to film.
