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On Delivery Date Details of what we need on the delivery date together with information on where you deliver your tapes/forms. We also explain the Technical Review process and requirements for Interactive Programmes and Live / Late Feeds & OBs
MS Word files to Download
Programme Compliance Form (754 Kb) for Independents
Complete the form in conjunction with these guidance notes
Help on Opening and Using the Form is Here
Example Compliance Form (660Kb)
Alternative Systems in place for non MS Word users
PDF files to Download
Example TX Form (29Kb) for Independents
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New Compliance Policy
BBC TV Compliance Form The Television Compliance Form (Version 3) has been updated (April 2008) and now includes six new questions concerning audience interactivity, all of which must be completed before the form can be submitted. The form has also been updated to state as part of the sign-off by the Independent company or in-house executive producer that the Programme has been made and delivered in compliance with the BBC Editorial Guidelines. All questions on the Compliance Form reflect key aspects of the BBC Editorial Guidelines . These guidelines incorporate the relevant areas of the OFCOM Broadcasting Code which became effective 25/7/05 and with which the BBC must comply. We strongly recommend that you refer to the Guidance Notes as you fill in the form. A completed Television Compliance Form is required for all recorded programmes so that the BBC can check that the programme complies with the BBC Editorial Guidelines and is suitable for the proposed slot.
For information (when, where, how) on submitting this information
One Stop Shop
OFCOM Form Used by TV Business Information to monitor the proportion of regional and independent productions for OFCOM. OFCOM forms must be submitted by email. Blank OFCOM forms are available here [Excel file containing two worksheets, 50 Kb]. If you cannot access Excel please call Bev Salt on (020) 8225 8879 for advice. For information (when, where, how) on submitting this information One Stop Shop
Transmission Form Accurate Transmission Form information is essential to ensure the correct programme is transmitted from the Playout area (or Scot TX for BBC Scotland). These areas handle thousands of tapes every week. Transmission forms are not required for live programmes. What Information do we Need ? In-house programme-makers and independents using the P4A system can find full information on our requirements on P4A. Other Independent producers may find the information and example Transmission Form here useful. Note that special attention should be given to clearly document the aspect ratio. Full information on where and how you submit the transmission form is available for your programme in the One-Stop Shop . For information (when, where, how) on submitting this information One Stop Shop
Open University Independents will receive a P4A disc approximately 4 weeks prior to delivery date which contains all the necessary paperwork templates including the transmission form. The paperwork should be completed on the disc and returned by your programme's delivery date.
Transmission Tape/Package Our transmission tape requirements vary by service - please check specific requirements for the transmission tape for Network (including CBBC) , BBC Scotland and the Open University .
Peaktime Cloning Policy All non live in-house programmes for transmission on BBC ONE or BBC TWO later than 17:30 will be required to deliver a transmission master and a clone in the same format . Only linear TV output needs to be cloned. Full details here .
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