Chat GPT was asked:

what information can i obtain from the BCC about the filming of the Bermuda police, in Bermuda, by use of the Freedom of Information Act.
Please write me a freedom of information request for this

The response:

If you’re looking to request information from the BBC under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) concerning the filming of the Bermuda police in Bermuda, it’s important to remember that the BBC’s editorial and journalistic activities are exempt from FOIA requests. This means that details specifically related to the creation of content, including the filming itself, would likely fall under this exemption.

However, you can still request other types of information, such as financial details related to the filming (e.g., production costs, agreements with third parties), or general information regarding the BBC’s operations surrounding the project (e.g., travel expenses, contracts with production companies).

Here’s a sample FOIA request you could submit to the BBC, targeting information that would not be excluded under the editorial/journalistic exemption:

**Subject: Freedom of Information Request**

**To: The BBC Freedom of Information Officer**
British Broadcasting Corporation
Broadcasting House
Portland Place
London W1A 1AA

Dear Sir/Madam,

**Freedom of Information Request: Filming of Bermuda Police in Bermuda**

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I am requesting the following information regarding the BBC’s filming of the Bermuda Police in Bermuda:

1. A breakdown of the total costs associated with filming the Bermuda Police in Bermuda, including production, travel, accommodation, and other expenses.

2. Copies of any contracts or agreements between the BBC and third parties, including the Bermuda Police or any local agencies, related to the filming of the Bermuda Police.

3. Information regarding any public funding or grants used to support the filming of the Bermuda Police in Bermuda.

Please exclude any material that falls under the exemptions of the Freedom of Information Act, particularly those relating to journalism, art, or literature.

I would appreciate if the information could be provided electronically, where possible. If any part of my request is unclear or exceeds the cost limit, please inform me so I may refine my request.

Thank you for your time and assistance.

Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Contact Information]

Chat GPT added:

This request focuses on the administrative aspects of the project, which are more likely to fall within the scope of the FOIA. If the BBC holds relevant information that doesn’t pertain to editorial or journalistic activities, they should provide it.