All recipients of these funds receive strategic investment, mentors from the commissioning teams across TV and Radio, and a programme of introductions to wider BBC teams, to help them grow and develop their ideas.
According to Gracenote’s "2025 FAST Report: The Evolution of Free Streaming TV," more than 70% of FAST programming has been produced since 2010. The top three genres dominating FAST are sports, reality, and news/commentary.
1+1 Ukraine channel will be adapting the format as a 16-part series for broadcast. The team is currently working on adapting the script and creative details.
"Shin chan Our Dinosaur Diary" is set for release in May 2025 while "Shin chan The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers in India" scheduled for release during Diwali season, October 2025.
McNamara joined BBC Studios last year as Executive Producer, Live Action and Development tasked with creating new IP and nurturing ideas in the live action space for young audiences, both globally and across the UK.