 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Programme as Complete (P as C) Form
The P as C provides information about the content, music and contributors in a programme and, together with the Music Reporting form is the complete written record of a programme's content.
Examples of uses for the P as C information include answering viewer queries (by customer services operations); assisting with programme searches (by the TV library) and to ensure correct copyright payments are made
It is essential therefore that the P as C records details of any and all restrictions on use of the programme (for example any restrictions on clip use in any contributor contract - as pre-approved by the BBC).
| What P as C Information do we Need? |
In-house programme-makers and independents using P4A should check the requirements that they can find on P4A.
Other Independent producers may find the information and example P as C form here useful. |
| When do you submit this information ? |
| It is mandatory that the PasC is submitted within two weeks of transmission or earlier if all data is available. |
 
|
|
|
|
|
|
The BBC negotiates agreements with the music copyright collecting societies so that music can be broadcast; in return, the BBC is legally required to report to the societies the details of all music used. Note that:
All music and all commercial recordings of speech and commercial sound effects must be reported, no matter how short the duration. This includes music in promotions/promos, background, live or locally recorded, music picked up on location e.g. crowds singing in the street - even presenters humming two bars of 'Happy Birthday'. Failure to do this will put the BBC in breach of the agreements with the copyright societies.
Nil returns are also required for programmes to confirm that no music has been used.
Reporting is required to be "as broadcast" and is, therefore, post transmission.
The music usage information must be reported within 14 days of transmission to enable the BBC to meet music copyright society deadlines.
As well as being used to meet our legal obligations to Reporting Societies, this information is also used by the TV Library (INFAX) to assist with programme searches and by Commercials Rights to clear for secondary exploitation.
| What Music Reporting Information do we Need? |
In-house programme-makers using the P4A system should check the requirements that they can find on P4A.
Independent producers may find the information and example Music Reporting form here useful.
Music on Interactive Services
If the Interactive element contains new music (that isn't in the linear programme), the music needs to be reported. Full details are needed, and can be entered under the specific channel, e.g. BBC 2i.
Music on 24/7 Services
Interactive service promoting BBC content, eg Live and Learn, Your Stories, and Entertainment loops. Lists of music used on 24/7 are being given to the societies four times a year. No other reporting is required.
Music on BBC THREE Multiscreen
Any programme that have previously been broadcast and reported does not need to be reported again.
|
| Submitting the Music Reporting Form: |
Music Reporting should be submitted after and within two weeks of transmission.The info must be submitted after transmission as it contains data about the transmission itself.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The BBC's On Screen Portrayal Form enables BBC Vision to monitor on-screen portrayal of ethnic diversity and disability across all programmes. Please note this form is purely for BBC internal use
When do you submit this information?
It is mandatory that the On-Screen Portrayal form is submitted within two weeks of transmission or earlier if all data is available.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Please note that there is no need to deliver all underlying contracts to the BBC.
You need only deliver underlying contracts that fall into either of the following categories:
1. Copies of all Key Agreements. Key Agreements are agreements for persons listed in the Key Approvals section (section 4) of the Commissioning Specification where the BBC has expressly indicated in the third column headed “Key Agreement” that it requires prior approval of the terms (i.e not just approval of the identity of the individual). In practice, it is likely that the BBC would only require approval of fees for key talent/presenters and other deal terms for some presenters, writers, on-screen talent, format licences, etc.
2. All other agreements for talent, contributors, etc that provide for the payment of repeat fees and residual payments in order for the BBC to exercise its rights. For example, standard union agreements (Equity, the Writers Guild, etc) and agreements where the BBC has agreed repeat fees or residual payments.
You do not need to deliver to the BBC any underlying contracts that fall outside the above categories. Please note that you are nonetheless still required to contract and clear all underlying material in accordance with the Programme Production Agreement and the BBC may request a copy of any underlying contract during the licence period.
To avoid any doubt, the full list of Final Paperwork (under Section D of Schedule 3 of the Programme Production Agreement) is as follows:
1. Underlying Contracts (as discussed above)
2. Schedule of Residuals [Excel, 89 KB]. This should be submitted electronically and in a form that is read-only e.g. pdf, scanned or faxed. Note that the Open University Schedule of Residuals is different and can be downloaded from this page.
3. Laboratory access letter/facilities house letter
4. Statement of which Regionality qualification criteria were met
Independent producers of programmes for the Open University should submit the Schedule of Residuals (downloadable on this page) by email to the OU Rights Department
|
|
|
|
|
|
Safeguarding Trust is the training on editorial standards put in place for all production personnel working on BBC content. You need to maintain complete records as evidence of the warranty you give the BBC on this training. For all Production Personnel, as defined in the contract, email copies of the Safeguarding Trust completion certificates of the relevant modules are now required as part of Final Steps delivery, attached to one email per production to the Business Affairs Assistant.
Answers to some FAQs on Safeguarding Trust are here [PDF, 20kb].
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The transcript is kept on record at the Open University for future reference. It should be submitted by email by both in-house and independent programme-makers.
You can download the template for use on this page and should send it to the OU Information and Recorded Materials Co-Ordinator.
|
|
|
|
