How to Format a BBC Radio Drama Script

BBC Radio Drama maintains strict formatting standards that ensure professional production quality. This comprehensive guide covers all essential elements for proper script formatting.

Essential BBC Radio Drama Formatting Elements

Scene Headers

Format: SCENE ONE: all-caps, underlined, centered

Scene headers establish the narrative structure and help voice actors navigate the script during recording sessions.

Character Names

Format: Centered, all-caps, underlined

Character names should be immediately recognizable to voice actors and sound engineers for quick reference during production.

Sound Effects (SFX)

Format: SFX: all-caps, centered, underlined

Sound effects notation helps sound engineers understand exactly what audio elements need to be produced or sourced.

Music Cues

Format: MUSIC: description, centered

Music cues indicate emotional transitions and scene changes, essential for maintaining narrative flow.

Professional Script Example

SCENE ONE

FADE IN:

SARAH
(calling out)
Can anyone hear me?

SFX: FOOTSTEPS ON GRAVEL, APPROACHING

JOHN
(Distant, breathless)
Sarah! Over here!

MUSIC: BRIDGE

SARAH
(Relieved)
Thank goodness you're safe.
    

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