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Network and CBBC programmes have specific tape requirements - details below |
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The master tape you supply for transmission:
must be accompanied by a recording report.
must be editorially and technically compliant before delivery
Technical Standards and Requirements 
See our Technical Specification here.
All new programmes must deliver on Digibeta
Archive (repeat) 4:3 programmes which are on D3 can still be delivered in their original format.
Beta SP is not an acceptable format.
All programmes transmit off server, therefore it is imperative that the clock shows the correct programme versions, and that the VHS is an exact clone of the master tape.
Special attention should be given to clearly document the aspect ratio, as the delivery format will no longer imply this
Your programme will be required to undergo a Technical Review - full details of what happens and how to book this are here.
| When do you deliver the tapes/ tape package ? |
| The due date and time for tapes depends on their Topicality Status. |
| Type of programme |
When Required: |
| Non-topical & Open University Programmes |
Required by 1700 on the contracted Delivery Date at the latest |
| Week topical Programmes |
Required by 1700 on the contracted Delivery Date which is 5 days before transmission |
| Late Commissions |
Required at the contracted Delivery Date and communicated Delivery Time |
| Day Before Topical Programmes |
Required at the contracted Delivery Date and communicated Delivery Time which is 24 hours before transmission |
| On Day Topical Programmes |
Required at the contracted Delivery Date and communicated Delivery Time which is 2 hours before transmission |
| Where and how do you deliver the tapes ? |
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Notes:
1. Pre-Tech Review
Stand-by, Interactive and back-up clone tapes should be delivered to the same location as the master transmission tapes.
2. Late Deliveries
Tapes delivered after 1730 for Technical Review on the day of transmission / on Friday for weekend transmission / or the last working day before a public holiday, must be personally accompanied by a member of the production team, to both the technical review and then to the MIA (Media Intake Area), at the following address: MIA (MEDIA INTAKE AREA), RED BEE MEDIA, BCG D4 BROADCAST CENTRE, 201 WOOD LANE, LONDON W12 7TP. Tel: + 44 (0)20 8495 5220.
3. Tapes from Nations and Regions
N&R programme tapes requiring Tech Review in London:
Tapes should be sent FAO Current Operations, Stage 5 Film Despatch, BBC Television Centre, Wood Lane, Shepherd's Bush W12 7RJ.
Clearly state that the tape is for Tech Review, noting the date, time and location of the review booking.
Provide documentation in the package noting your out of hours contact numbers, the transmission date, time and channel.
If the tape does not have a BBC tape number on it, include a note in the package requesting that the tape be allocated a BBC tape number.
N&R programme tapes which have already passed Tech Review and are ready for TX:
Packages must be sent to the MIA (MEDIA INTAKE AREA), RED BEE MEDIA, BCG D4 BROADCAST CENTRE, 201 WOOD LANE, LONDON W12 7TP. Tel: + 44 (0)20 8495 5220.
The address must be written as above, including the phone number and be marked URGENT FOR TRANSMISSION, noting the date and channel.
Clones should not be sent to RED BEE MEDIA but should be retained locally or sent to I&A for filing. The 'Person Responsible' (as nominated in the Contact Details section of the TX form) must be aware of the location of the clone copy pre transmission. [NB Clones are no longer required by Red Bee Playout as all TX tapes are now cached to multiple servers pre transmission, providing additional resilience during broadcast].
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