Equity & BBC Ink New Agreement Increasing Pay For Actors & Introducing Regulations On Minors And Royalties Payments

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Performers working on in-house BBC TV productions are set to receive higher pay rates as the corporation has inked a new agreement with UK actors union Equity.

The agreement was announced this afternoon after Equity members voted to ratify the changes. The deal, which takes effect from April 7, will see a 13% increase to a performer’s episodic fees alongside an increase in other costs such as production day payments and overtime fees.

There will also be a 10% increase to minimum weekly fees. In addition to the pay increase, the agreement includes new provisions on bullying and harassment, reducing environmental impact, and best practices regarding audition self-tapes.  “With this agreement, the BBC makes vital commitments to our members that their experience at work will be safe and dignified,” Equity TV Official, Natalie Barker, said in a statement.

The BBC TV agreement only covers performers working on in-house BBC drama, comedy, and children’s productions such as Eastenders, Casualty, Doctor Who, and Silent Witness.