BBC The Social
BBC The Social (@bbcthesocial) is a Glasgow-based channel from the BBC that showcases young creative talent across Scotland. It makes poems, short films, mini-documentaries and folktales, with about 45,000 subscribers and median views near 2,700. It posts irregularly, with no uploads in the last 365 days, and brand rates are not applicable because no sponsorships were found.
BBC-backed Scottish creator channel with one 388,000-view breakout
- Median views near 2,700 across the last 30 videos, with a mean of about 29,600
- Roughly 45,000 subscribers and 12 million lifetime views
- Zero uploads in the last 365 days, so schedule any booking around current activity
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- short documentary, spoken word poetry, folktale narration
- Tone
- personal, reflective
- Language
- English
- On camera
- Yes, talking head
- Production
- Studio quality
- Typical length
- 3 to 5 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
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We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Platforms
Benchmark score: 17 / 100
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Recent videos
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▶Busting Myths About Modern Romany Travellers · 9.8k viewsLast three uploads, latest 2266 days ago.
BBC The Social is the channel for young people in Scotland, with content made by talented creators and YouTubers who are based here. From LGBTQI+ issues, disability and mental health to short films about Scottish wildlife and mini-documentaries about all the things folk in Scotland are into (including music production, fashion photography, gymnastics, cosplay). This is the home of the untold stories of young Scottish talent. Get subscribed and get in aboot it. You can also find BBC The Social here: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bbcthesocial Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bbcthesocial Ins
About BBC The Social
BBC The Social is an award-winning digital team based in Glasgow that develops and publishes videos by young creative people from across Scotland. Its recent videos include spoken word poems, short documentaries and folktales, along with personal stories on identity, health and work. The channel does not appear to post new uploads currently, and its older videos get a median of about 2,700 views each.
The audience is estimated to be mainly young adults in the United Kingdom who follow Scottish culture and social issues. Those figures are estimates, not platform-verified data. The channel's website describes it as a BBC platform for developing new talent, and it shows no sponsored content in its recent videos.
At the time of this profile, no rate is listed for sponsored integration. Using the standard formula, a long-form video at a median of 2,700 views would fall near the $150 to $250 floor, which is well under the $10 CPM benchmark for paid ads. Brands seeking Scottish cultural reach should book this channel only after confirming it is still active.
Written from BBC The Social's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. BBC The Social can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about BBC
How much does BBC The Social charge for a sponsored video?
Based on the channel's median of about 2,700 views per long-form video, the standard rate would fall at the $150 to $250 minimum per video, at a CPM of $20 to $35. The channel has no sponsorships listed, so confirm the current rate directly before booking.
What does BBC The Social post about on YouTube?
BBC The Social posts short documentaries, spoken word poems, folktales and personal stories from young creators across Scotland. Topics include identity, mental health, arts and local culture. Its recent videos are personal and reflective, with an average length of about 3 to 5 minutes.
How do I contact BBC The Social for a brand deal?
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