Guidance Note on the Use of Experts
Attached is a best practice Guidance Note which Legal & Compliance have developed in liaison with the Editorial Heads which sets out the key issues to consider in the selection and verification of experts advising on and appearing in Channel 4 programmes.

Channel 4 Statement of Programme Policy 2008
This is our statement of programme policy for 2008

Code of Practice
This Code of Practice, approved by OFCOM and PACT, governs how Channel 4 manages its relationship with Independents. It outlines both what is expected of Channel 4, and what we can fairly expect of our suppliers in return. It also outlines the commissioning process.

C4 Terms of Trade
This document outlines the basic Terms of Trade for independent production companies doing business with Channel 4.

Programme Running Times
Advertising sales require internal parts to be of a similar duration where editorially possible. First and last parts can be shorter where necessary.

Commissioning Agreement
This document is an example of a standard contract.

Guidelines for Dealing with Contributors
We thought it would be helpful to put together this set of notes, which are not new rules or requirements but ideas intended to help producers identify earlier and deal more effectively with what can sometimes be potentially difficult issues and hopefully avoid last minute problems.

Programme End Credits Guidelines
This document shows the formatting style for programme end credits. For all Channel 4 programmes, including More4 & E4.

Programme End Credits Durations
This document details the end credit durations. For all Channel 4 programmes, including More4 & E4.

Visually Impaired Viewers
This document outlines what programme makers and commissioning editors can do to improve access for visually impaired viewers.

Ofcom Broadcasting Code
Channel 4, together with all other UK broadcasters, is granted it’s Licence to Broadcast by Ofcom. A condition of this Licence is that all programmes adhere to the Ofcom Broadcasting Code. It is essential that all producers familiarise themselves with the Broadcasting Code. Ofcom also publish Broadcast Code Guidance notes to accompany the Broadcasting Code, it is strongly recommended that you check these from time to time as they are often updated. They can be found at: Ofcom

Channel 4 Production Insurance Guide
The Channel 4 Production Insurance Guide sets out the Cover Requirement Summary. Channel 4 has an approved scheme through Media Insurance Brokers, the details of which are below.

Interstitials Information
This document contains our guidelines on how to deliver any taped presentation material which does not constitute a programme or commercial i.e. links, sponsorship, idents etc

Channel 4 Guidelines for Working and Filming With Under 18s
The document gives helpful and practical guidance to all of Channel 4’s programme-makers, content producers and editorial staff on our best practice procedures, the Ofcom Broadcasting Code and the main areas of law that apply to the making and broadcast of programmes involving under 18s.