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Making an Unscripted TV Programme: Checklist

Thomson Reuters (2022), 4 pp.
"An unscripted TV programme is any TV content that is made without a script, for example, a reality or game show, a documentary, or a talk show. The legal considerations for making an unscripted TV programme are different than for a scripted TV programme. This checklist sets out the main steps and related legal considerations in making a (mostly) unscripted TV programme for a broadcast or streaming service for viewers in the UK. The steps include all stages from development to post-production, with a particular focus on content issues, including compliance with the Ofcom Broadcasting Code and other laws. The term “programme” is used to refer to a one-off programme or series of programmes. The checklist is intended as a starting point rather than a comprehensive guide." (Page 1)