Independent Producer Handbook

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1. Introduction
2. Channel 4's Compliance Procedures
3. Five's Compliance Procedures
4. OFCOM Broadcasting Code
5. Media Law
6. Programming Checklists
7. Channel 4 Appendices
8. Five Appendices

• Introduction
• Viewer trust
• Programmes containing any revenue generating element
• Digital channels, on-line, on demand services and new media
• Promos and marketing activity
• Press
• Sponsorship
• Viewer enquiries and complaints
• Contact with Ofcom or any other regulatory body
• Out of office hours legal assistance
• Working with Five

• Channel 4
• Five

Out of office hours legal assistance

The lawyer assigned to a particular programme will be responsible for providing any legal advice or assistance out of office hours. 24 hour contact details may be provided where appropriate. In the event that a particular lawyer is unavailable commissioning editors and producers can contact one of the other lawyers.