The BBC chooses to voluntarily offer approximately 10% of its 'eligible' hours to independent production. This figure has not changed in over 13 years and both the BBC and the British Government refuse to alter the status quo. This has led to an unstable and uncertain sector with large numbers of companies pitching for small amounts of air-time.
The BBC opts to voluntarily provide roughly 10% of its 'qualified' time slots for independent productions. This percentage has remained constant for more than a decade, and both the BBC and the British Government refuse to modify the current arrangement. As a result, there is an unstable and uncertain industry with numerous companies competing for limited airtime.