How do the BBC decide what types of TV dramas to show on each TV channel? BBC One attracts a wide, naturally diverse audience and we need to ensure that we continue to offer a broad range of drama so that there is something for everyone to enjoy. Six or eight part dramas have a place alongside shorter serials, singles and established long-runners like Eastenders and Casualty. I think the audience for BBC one is teenagers and above, this has an impact on how they choose dramas because they make the dramas include different things that all ages will understand but also contain programmes that will attract these people of these ages. Large and diverse audience Broaden their horizons Challenge their viewers BBC Two has a clear tone. It’s the mainstream channel with an edgy, angled perspective on the world. The success of shows like The Honourable woman and L ondon spy demonstrates that there is a keen audience for complex and demanding tales, though these dramas must stil