ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

BBC television drama

Okay kiddo, have you ever watched a really exciting show on TV that tells a story and keeps you on the edge of your seat? That's what we call a television drama! The BBC is a big company that makes lots of these kinds of shows for people to watch.

When the BBC makes a drama, they have to think about lots of things like the actors, the scripts (that's like a story that the actors tell), the camera work, and the music. They even have to think about what the characters will wear and the places where they will act out the story.

One of the great things about BBC dramas is that they often have really good actors who are very good at pretending to be different characters. Sometimes they'll dress up and wear makeup to look like somebody they're not - this is called "acting"!

When you watch a BBC television drama, it's like going on a big adventure with the characters. They might be solving a mystery, fighting a bad guy, or falling in love. You might feel happy, surprised, or even a little bit scared when you watch.

So that's what a BBC television drama is - it's like a really long and exciting story with lots of actors and cool things happening. It's a great way to spend an evening with your family or friends, and even learn a little something about the world while you're at it. Cool, huh?