BBC seeks Oldham children for new friendship TV show
The BBC is looking for children from Oldham aged five to eight to take part in a new documentary series about making friends. The show, called 'Will You Be My Friend?', will follow young children who struggle with social connections as they work with psychologists to build confidence and find their 'tribe'.
The six-part series will be filmed at the Friendship Centre, where participants will develop social skills before being paired with potential new friends from their local area. Over six weeks, cameras will track how these experiences affect the children's lives at school and beyond.
The documentary comes from Five Mile Films, the team behind Channel 4's 'The Dog House' and one of the producers of 'First Dates'. Emma Loach, the BBC's Interim Head of Commissioning for Documentaries, said the series captures something universal about the human need to connect and belong.
Nick Mirsky, CEO of Five Mile Films, described the project as 'joyful, warm and funny' while tackling something genuinely new-exploring the challenge and art of making friends. Applications are open now through the bemyfriend.tv website for families interested in participating.
At a Glance
| What | BBC seeking Oldham children aged 5-8 for friendship documentary series |
|---|---|
| Who | BBC One and iPlayer, Five Mile Films, children aged 5-8 from Oldham |
| Where | Filming at the Friendship Centre in Oldham |
| When | Applications open now, series to follow children over six weeks |
| Why it matters | Helps children struggling with friendships build confidence and social skills |
| What's next | Families can apply via bemyfriend.tv website |
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