If you are producing content for a ѿý public service commission, then you have access to a range of services and tools provided by the ѿý Archives Technology and Services teams.
If you are making a programme that is not a ѿý public service commission, then you will need to access ѿý Archive material through .
To sign up and access the Archive Services you will need to complete this form:

Access to Archive online
If you work for an independent production company or ѿý Studios and are currently working on a ѿý commission you can apply for access to a number of archive services available to you online. These services give you access to archive content, including the ability to preview, browse, clip and export high resolution archive.
You can sign up to tools such as Archive Search and the Digital Archive. You must name a sponsor for your application, and this will be the commissioner responsible for your work.
Using Archive Search you will be able to search and browse television, radio and news archive collections.
Archive Services
For advice on archive tools and services, including training and support, across TV and Radio, please contact the Archives Enquiries team at archive.services@bbc.co.uk
We can be contacted between 9:30am and 5:30pm, Monday to Friday, excluding Bank Holidays.
For help and guidance in using archive tools, there are a range of training modules available.
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Digital Archive - Terms and Conditions for Independent Production Companies If you are an Independent Production Company and are currently working on a ѿý commission, then you may apply for access to the ѿý Digital Archive.
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Accessing the ѿý Digital Archive in ѿý Studios If you work in ѿý Studios and are currently working on a ѿý commission, then you may apply for access to the ѿý Digital Archive.
Sport Library Access
For enquiries about the use of ѿý Sport Library archive content please contact SportLibraryRequests@bbc.co.uk
For enquiries about sports rights, please contact zzsportsrightsenquiries@bbc.co.uk
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archive.services@bbc.co.uk Order TV and Radio content
Music Library Access
ѿý MusicBox is the ѿý's music library and clearance system for anyone making content for the ѿý.
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ѿý Academy: How to use MusicBox Helpcards and guides
Sheet Music: ѿý Archives holds a comprehensive sheet music collection, ranging from orchestral sets to pop song copies, libretti, sheet music anthologies and composers collected works. Hard copy scores and parts for performance and production can be produced to meet customer requests.
Please contact the Sheet Music Library team on archivesmusiclibrary@bbc.co.uk.
Pronunciation Unit
The Unit provides research and advice on pronunciation. When making enquiries, users are asked to provide details of the ѿý network, programme, the deadline and any relevant contextual information. Please refer to the ѿý Text Spelling Guide.
You can contact the Pronunciation Unit via email pronunciation@bbc.co.uk
The Photo Library
The Photo Library licenses ѿý copyright images for use in the media. If you are producing content for a ѿý public service commission you can access the Photo Library service without the need to pay licence fees for ѿý images.
If you are working on a non-ѿý commission or are wishing to re-license images for use beyond the ѿý, reproduction fees will be applicable.
If you wish to search and purchase images you can access the . Reproduction fees are charged at the point of downloading hi-resolution images.
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Reproduction fees will be charged at the point of downloading hi-res images.
Written Archives
The Written Archives Centre holds the permanent written records of the ѿý. These are the working papers of the organisation, created during the normal course of business and cover the wide range of activities the ѿý has engaged in since it was founded in 1922.
The Written Archives Centre provides copies of production documentation (scripts, PasBs, PasCs, contracts) to ѿý content producers to assist with rights clearances and compliance with legal, business and Charter requirements.
For all production documentation requests, please complete the Written Archives Centre Enquiry Form and return by email to writtenarchivesenquiries@bbc.co.uk.
The Written Archives Centre also provides research access to the archives for ѿý and independent media content producers, academics and non-commercial writers. Please visit the Written Archives Centre pages for more information about our holdings, the terms of access and how to contact us.
Rights Clearance
You must clear all archive content prior to reuse and ensure that any reuse meets the ѿý’s Editorial Guidelines
Within Archive Search, there is a clip clearance tool. This can be found by going to the “Rights and Restrictions” tab within the programme details on Archive Search. This process is managed by the ѿý’s Commercial Rights and Business Affairs team.
Further information on the use of ѿý archive content within your programme can be found on the ѿý Content Delivery Archive Rights and Clearances page.
Archive Deliverables
If you produce content for the ѿý, there are a set of deliverables that you must deliver to the ѿý ahead of transmission. These will then be sent to the archive after transmission to ensure that they are archived for future reuse and exploitation.
If you have any questions about the archiving of content then please contact Archive.Services@bbc.co.uk
Archive Policy
The Archives Technology and Services team is responsible for setting the policies and guidelines that govern the management of the ѿý’s Archive Collections
The ѿý’s Corporate Archive Policy sets out the reasons why we maintain and manage an archive for the ѿý and the obligations for everyone that generates content on behalf of the ѿý.
The Archives Technology and Services team also maintain a set of guidelines for how we manage and maintain the different archive collections. This includes our guidelines on restrictions and disposal processes.
If you have any questions about ѿý Archive policies, please contact archiveservices@bbc.co.uk