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Credit Durations

Opening Credit Durations

Opening credit sequences for programmes for BBC Three must not exceed 10 seconds. This should be taken into account when commissioning any music or graphic intended to accompany them.

End Credit Durations

End credit sequences must not exceed the following durations, which should be taken into account when commissioning any music or graphic intended to accompany them:

ChannelSlot durationsMaximum credit duration
BBC One,
BBC Two,
BBC Three,
BBC Four,
BBC Scotland,
BBC N. Ireland		All Durations25 to 30 seconds
BBC Wales (except Drama)All Durations15 seconds
BBC Wales (Drama)All Durations30 seconds
CBeebies, CBBC ChannelAll Durations20 seconds

End Credit durations for programmes such as daily quizzes, magazines and continuing sports coverage should not exceed 10 seconds.

They may be longer for first and last editions provided they do not exceed the timings listed. This must be agreed in advance with the Commissioning Editor.

These durations are not targets to be achieved, but a maximum that must not be exceeded. There may be occasions when the credits can be shorter, bearing in mind the need to ensure credits are fully legible. There may even be occasions when credits are not necessary.

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