Oftel continues to receive requests for numbers to be used for drama purposes. In light of this Oftel has set out below a range of numbers recommended for drama purposes (10 numbers within each code).

Notes:

1. Oftel has not selected a number range in all code areas as it has to ensure there is sufficient numbering capacity available to meet future requirements for ‘real’ numbering - numbers recommended for drama purposes cannot be allocated to Operators for their customers because of the potential influx of calls customers may receive should their numbers be shown in a drama.

2. Oftel suggests using numbers in the 01632 range (no area code) for any Geographic code areas not listed.

3. The use of any number in the ranges below does not imply that the number has been allocated. Such numbers will not be allocated to Operators in the foreseeable future.

4. For Inner London both the old 0171 and its equivalent 020 block are shown (020 became the new code for the whole of London from 22 April 2000.)