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Want to enter the Pitch a Programme competition?

By Jade Gilbert
Posted: 24 March 2023
Want to enter the Pitch a Programme competition?

Get the lowdown on what the judges want to see in 2023


Pitch a Programme 2023 - Judges Brief from 4Schools on Vimeo.


Pitch your Programme 



The Pitch a Programme Competition is designed to get you thinking outside the box and come up with a programme idea that highlights what life is like in modern Britain and explores how we are “All Together Different”. for the competition, you'll pitch your 30-second teaser trailer to persuade the Channel 4 commissioners that your idea is the best.



The Judges 



This year’s competition will be judged by two industry experts from Channel 4; Catriona, a digital commissioning exec who was previously making original content at LADBible, including MINUTES WITH and celebrity junkets and Evie a Digital Commissioning Editor who commissions ideas across all of Channel 4’s digital platforms. This includes YouTube, Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. 



"Last year we were blown away by the quality of thinking and presentation displayed by all of the young people who participated. This year, I am thrilled to be joining the judging panel for the 2023 Pitch a Programme competition. I'm excited to see what this year's creative minds and talent have to offer." – Evie – 4Schools Competition Judge

“Students are exactly the audience we are always trying to reach, so I'm really looking forward to getting to judge all of their great new ideas!” - Catriona – 4Schools Competition Judge
Pitch your Programme 

Get Involved



If you have an idea that's perfect for the pitch a programme competition, then register now and receive your Competition Pack, which includes a full brief, templates, and helpful information sheets to help you navigate the process.

Register now and get access to our unique TV and Broadcast careers quiz

FAQs

4Schools brings creative careers in TV and Broadcasting into the classroom through a mix of interactive learning, expert led workshops and dedicated programme resources.
There are lots of ways your school can get involved in the programme! Registering on our website will give you access to a host of free resources (including printable handouts, information sheets and curriculum led lesson plans) and the ability to enter our national competition once it's live. For eligible schools, you will also be able to book the workshop of your choice for either virtual, or face to face delivery in your school.
4Schools is a programme dedicated for learners aged between 11-16.
Our workshops are currently only available to schools located in:

  • The Midlands
  • Yorkshire
  • The North East
  • The North West
  • Bristol, Gloucestershire & Wiltshire
  • Hampshire
  • Limited areas in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
In England, 4Schools provides content and resources to aid in the achievement of Gatsby benchmarks 2, 4, 5 and 7.

But no matter where you are in the UK, our content and resources are designed to help enrich your curriculum and aid the learning and development of your students.
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