BBC And Creative Wales Extend Pact To Boost Creative Industries

The BBC and Creative Wales have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding, confirming ongoing joint work to bolster Wales' creative industries, develop skills and elevate Welsh storytelling for audiences in the UK and worldwide.

The updated agreement builds on their established collaboration and sets out continued efforts to drive sustainable growth, attract investment and expand opportunities across the screen and wider creative sectors in Wales.

Tim Davie, Director General of the BBC, said: "This renewed partnership with Creative Wales underlines the BBC’s long term commitment to Wales — to its creative industries, talented workforce and global storytelling ambition. By working together, we can continue to strengthen the creative economy in Wales and champion outstanding Welsh voices."

Jack Sargeant MS, Welsh Government Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership, said: "This renewed partnership with the BBC demonstrates our shared ambition to make Wales a creative powerhouse. By continuing to successfully work together, we can further invest in Welsh talent, support sustainable growth across our screen sector, and ensure Welsh stories reach audiences both here and around the world."

The two organisations will maintain close cooperation on talent development, innovation and inward investment, aiming to keep Wales a dynamic and competitive centre for creative production.

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