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What are the roles of Channel 4 guidelines?

What are the roles of Channel 4 guidelines?

Factual Programme Guidelines

  • Working and Filming with Under 18’s Guidelines.
  • Hostile Filming Guidelines.
  • Secret Filming Guidelines.
  • Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Guidelines.
  • Anti-Bribery Guidelines.
  • Producer Data Protection & Security Guidelines.
  • Duty of Care Guidelines.

Is Channel4 independent?

Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA), the station is now owned and operated by Channel Four Television Corporation, a public corporation of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, which was …

Who finances Channel4?

UK Government Investments
Channel Four Television Corporation

Channel 4 headquarters, 124 Horseferry Road, London
Total assets £458.3 million (2010)
Owner UK Government Investments
Number of employees 727 (2010)
Parent Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

How do I submit an idea to Channel 4?

Proposals

  1. Write up your idea in an email; it may be useful to take a look at our guidance document beforehand as it provides tips and ideas for writing your submission.
  2. Select which department and commissioning editor you would like to submit your idea to by exploring the 4Producers pages of our website.

What are the guidelines for a factual programme on Channel 4?

It should be read and followed by all producers working on factual programmes. Channel 4 has a bond of trust with its audience and a duty to ensure that viewers are not deceived or misled by our programmes.

What do you need to know about Channel 4 code?

Your production team must therefore be familiar with the Code’s provisions. Producers are also contractually required to read and be familiar with the Channel 4 Producers Handbook (‘the Handbook’) which summarises the Code and the main laws affecting broadcasting and sets out Channel 4 internal procedures for compliance.

How long does a Channel 4 programme have to be retained?

All programme material including the programme rushes must be retained for a minimum of 12months from first transmission of the programme on Channel 4. If you plan to advertise for contributors, (which includes call outs on social media, leaflets and notices) the wording of any advert must be approved by your commissioning editor and lawyer.

Why is it important for Channel 4 to be accurate?

Channel 4 has a bond of trust with its audience and a duty to ensure that viewers are not deceived or misled by our programmes. Ofcom will not hesitate to impose the most serious sanctions, including substantial fines, for failure to ensure that programmes are accurate and truthful or where viewer trust is breached.