Shows: applying for tickets

Do you do group bookings?

Anonymous — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:47:48 +0000

Do you do group bookings?

We can sometimes accommodate a request for a group booking, but for most shows tickets are restricted to a smaller number. If you see a show advertised on this website that you would like to make a group booking for, please phone ��̳ Shows and Tours on 0370 901 1227*, textphone 0370 903 0304, during office hours (Monday-Friday 9am-6pm) to check availability. The best time to check with us is six weeks before a planned visit.

*UK-wide rate charged at no more than 01/02 geographic numbers; calls may be recorded for training

Anonymous (not verified) 03 October 2019

I don't live in the UK. How can I apply for tickets?

Anonymous — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:47:48 +0000

I don't live in the UK. How can I apply for tickets?

As this service is funded by the licence fee, paid for by UK residents, tickets are only available to residents with a UK postcode.

Residents in the Republic of Ireland can make telephone applications for ��̳ shows and events in Northern Ireland.

Residents of the Isle of Man, as licence fee payers, are eligible to apply for our shows and events.

Anonymous (not verified) 03 October 2019

I applied for tickets online and haven't received my confirmation of application email. What should I do?

Anonymous — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:48:41 +0000

I applied for tickets online and haven't received my confirmation of application email. What should I do?

If you've recently applied for a show and haven't received an email from us confirming that your ticket application has been received, it is possible that a technical issue has prevented your application being submitted successfully or is preventing your confirmation email being received, or it may be that you typed your email address incorrectly when entering your details.

Sometimes our emails do get filtered into spam or junk mail, so you should always check there and make sure ��̳ Shows and Tours (bbcshowsandtours@shows.bbc.co.uk) is added to your email client’s list of safe senders.

In the event that you don’t receive a confirmation of application and have checked that our emails aren’t being filtered out of your inbox, we suggest that you re-submit your application.

If you have received a confirmation email then your request will have been received successfully. Please note this does not necessarily mean that you will receive tickets.

Anonymous (not verified) 03 October 2019

I want tickets for a particular show, but it's not listed.

Anonymous — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:49:21 +0000

I want tickets for a particular show, but it's not listed.

If the show you want is not listed, it may be because it is not currently being recorded (even if it is being broadcast now it may have been recorded some time ago).

You can join our mailing list to get email updates about forthcoming shows.

Not all shows offer their tickets through this website.

Anonymous (not verified) 03 October 2019

How are tickets distributed?

karen.scott — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 11:12:00 +0000

How are tickets distributed?

Tickets are typically either allocated on a first-come first-served basis, or by random draw. The allocation approach for each show will be clearly explained on the show’s application page.

First-come first-served: Ticket requests are added to the list of applicants, and all eligible requests are allocated tickets in the order they are received, up to the maximum number of available tickets.

Random draw: Applications are accepted until the publicised closing date/time. Once the random draw has closed all eligible requests are entered into the draw. Popular shows will usually adopt this approach as the fairest way to allocate tickets when demand is very high.

Local weighting: Occasionally, a portion of the tickets for a show will be reserved for local audiences. This will be clear on the application page. Production teams make the decision about whether any local weighting is appropriate.

Short notice distribution of returned tickets: Please note that we may occasionally allocate tickets to local applicants when availability arises at short notice. This can occur if ticket holders cancel close to the recording date or if extra capacity is made available at the venue. In these instances, prioritising local applicants helps ensure tickets can be used at short notice, minimising the inconvenience of last-minute planning for those requiring travel or accommodation, and the frustration of being unable to make short notice plans for those attending from further away.

karen.scott 15 October 2024