We receive a large number of requests from people and organisations that wish to use Â鶹ԼÅÄ content, including whole programmes, clips, photos and content from bbc.co.uk.
When you need permission
To use any of the following things…
- Whole shows
- Clips
- Photos
- Content
- Our logo and other branding
- Metadata
- Anything plucked from our services to develop or train artificial intelligence or to do computer analysis
- Anything else that’s protected by copyright
…you’ll need to get permission.
Although sometimes we won't be able to give you permission
...because we don't always own the copyright.
Our content often includes other people's content. For instance, a TV show might feature images, video and music that belong to artists, actors and musicians. Or we might only have a licence to broadcast a show, and it’s the production company who owns it.
There is some content we can give you permission to use, though.
We frequently get requests about the topics below. Read on to find out what we can give you permission to use.
Can I play a whole TV or radio programme to an audience?
That depends on where you are and what you want to use it for.
If you’re in the UK and it’s for educational purposes
You may be able to use whole programmes or clips for educational purposes if your school, college or university has an Educational Recording Agency (ERA) licence. for more info.
For information about licensing full-length programmes for educational purposes, please contact Â鶹ԼÅÄStudiosLearning@bbc.com.
For anything else, get in touch here to tell us what you want to do, including:
- Who you are
- Details of your organisation (if relevant), including how you're funded.
Can I use images or screenshots?
You’ll need to ask permission. Here’s how...
To ask about buying screen grabs, email the Â鶹ԼÅÄ Motion Gallery Sales team.
To ask about using photos from the Â鶹ԼÅÄ News website email the News Website Permissions team.
To ask about using any photos we own, email the Â鶹ԼÅÄ Photo Library.
Bear in mind…
We don’t own most of the photos and pictures on the Â鶹ԼÅÄ News site. But whoever does is often credited in the corner. This is why we won’t let you use photos and pictures from Â鶹ԼÅÄ News for commercial purposes.
Can I get a transcript of a TV programme?
We don’t make transcripts of our programmes so can’t provide them. Sorry about that.
But there’s lots of useful info about programmes on the Â鶹ԼÅÄ Programmes website.
Can I use clips from programmes?
If you’re in the UK, you may be able to use clips for educational purposes if your school, college or university has an Educational Recording Agency (ERA) licence. Visit the .
You may also be able to use clips under the educational exceptions to copyright. Visit the to find out more.
For information about licensing full-length programmes for educational purposes, please contact Â鶹ԼÅÄStudiosLearning@bbc.com.
You can ask about buying clips for commercial use by emailing the Â鶹ԼÅÄ Motion Gallery Sales team at Â鶹ԼÅÄ.MotionGallerySales@gettyimages.com.
Still can’t find an answer to your question? Get in touch to ask permission here. Remember to tell us:
- Who you are
- About your organisation (if relevant), including how you're funded.
Can I buy a copy of a programme I appeared in?
You might be able to buy a copy. Find out how on our Contributor Access application page.
Can I use the Â鶹ԼÅÄ logo and branding?
That depends. Best check the Â鶹ԼÅÄ Branding website to find out for sure.
Can I reuse content from a Â鶹ԼÅÄ website?
You normally need to ask permission.
To ask about using content from the Â鶹ԼÅÄ News website email the News Website Permissions team.
To ask about using content from any other Â鶹ԼÅÄ sites, get in touch here.
Remember to include info about what you want to do with the content and where you’d like to use it.
Bear in mind…
There may be a fee to pay.
Can I use Â鶹ԼÅÄ metadata and RSS feeds?
That depends what it’s for…
For people
You’re not allowed to pluck metadata from our content or RSS feeds.
You can add the Â鶹ԼÅÄ News RSS feed to your website or social media account. Provided:
- You don't change the RSS feed or remove any of our branding or logos
- You credit us by saying it's from , or putting the text and hyperlink in a prominent place nearby
- You don't add our branding, logos and so on, except for any branding that's already embedded in the RSS feed.
Read about how to set up a Â鶹ԼÅÄ News RSS feed here.
For business
You’ll need a licence to use our metadata (such as images, text, media and the links to them). Apply for a metadata licence.
For you'll need to get our permission, and there may be a fee to pay.
Is it OK to link to the Â鶹ԼÅÄ?
Yes, it’s ok for you to link to our website URL so long as you don’t use the Â鶹ԼÅÄ logo. If you wish to use the Â鶹ԼÅÄ logo there’s more information here.
Please also note that over time our website output changes so what you link to may have changed or may not be available after a certain period of time.
Can I reuse Â鶹ԼÅÄ content for my business?
You’ll need to get our permission first for any business use, and you might have to pay a fee. You can find .