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Opening Credits List This section provides information on what categories may be used in Opening Credits. It should be read in conjunction with the Principles of Crediting and A-Z of Credits . Please note our credit lists are currently under review and may be updated shortly. Credit Guidelines Updated May 2007 Check maximum Credit Durations here . The guidelines should be read in conjunction with the list of Opening Credits and Closing Credits . Note that opening credits may not credit the commissioning channel (e.g. "BBC ONE presents...") Programme-makers may choose from the following list of credits only . Note: Words in round brackets are optional; words in square brackets and sub-headings should not appear on screen Opening Credits Credits that can be used Title [programme title] [and selection from the following, where appropriate] Performers (Cast) [main characters only] Starring [main characters only] Commentary by / Commentator Introduced by Presented by / Presenter Narrated by / Narrator Writers, creators, formats etc. Adapted by Based on an original idea by Based on the book by By Devised by / Deviser Dramatised by Format devised by From an idea by Screenplay by Series created by / Series creator Series devised by / Series deviser Written by / Writer Production / Editorial Producer / Produced by Director / Directed by [Only credits for performers may appear also in closing credits] Page Last Updated 04 May 2007 About the BBC | Help | Terms of Use | Privacy & Cookies Policy Explore the BBC
Credit Guidelines Updated May 2007
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