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Synopses and Billings

Screenshot showing the Synopses and Billings form

As the name suggests, this form is used to collect the synopsis and 3 line billing (in both English and Welsh) for the selected single programme or series episode.

Simply provide the required text and click Save.

Once you have provided all four items, the form can be completed by clicking the Complete button.

Synopsis

A comprehensive description of the programme contents ' for example:

  • Drama/comedy ' the episodes main story-lines/developments
  • Current affairs ' item/issues under scrutiny - the main people being interviewed
  • Music/Light Ent ' artists/groups performing [items performed]
  • Magazine ' items featured along with the names of the main participants

When providing the synopsis for a series episode, the details provided should reflect the content of the individual episode and not the series as a whole.

This synopsis will be used by the Press Office when preparing 'pick of the day' pieces. Generally, 'pick of the day' slots require 100 words in Welsh and 150 in English.

Billing (3 Lines)

This information will be used by the Press Office to create 'billings' for the Radio Times and other listings agencies, including the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide).