Original commissions for R4Extra are contracted at the RDA/RCA4 single transmission rate. Generally established inside the BBC: £418.Generally established outside the BBC: £352.Commissioned short stories (per 15 minutes) The Archersĭramatisations are paid at 65%, 75% or 85% of the rates depending on the context and level of difficulty.Īdaptations of stage plays are commissioned on the following basis: the underlying rights are paid for at the usual per minute published material rate for plays/prose whereas an adaptor, depending on the work involved, can be paid a flat fee for minor edits towards 35% of the RDA drama rate for very substantial adaptations where new scenes or characters may be developed. Minutage applies when the play has been completed and broadcast. If the split changes during the writing and the share needs to be adjusted (with the agreement of all parties) this needs to be arranged prior to or when paying the second half of the fee (and not after the event).Īs a beginner accrues more experience the fee customarily slides upwards towards the established rate. two writers of a 90' play, if on an agreed 50:50 basis, each receive a 45' allocation.
We would like to remind members that – for linear radio (not podcast) – our rates are minimum terms and you are free to continue to negotiate your own higher rate, at least 1% above these quoted percentages for the contract terms specified below. These rates were last updated 9th March 2021. Audio rates 2020-21 Current rates for audio drama writing for the BBC are listed below.