F1PART 15ATelevision production

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Pt. 15A inserted (17.7.2013 for specified purposes, 19.7.2013 in so far as not already in force, and with effect in accordance with Sch. 16 para. 3 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 16 paras. 1, 2; S.I. 2013/1817, art. 2(1)

CHAPTER 1Introduction

Meaning of “television programme”, “relevant programme” etc

1216AA“Television programme”

1

This section applies for the purposes of this Part.

2

“Television programme” means any programme (with or without sounds) which—

a

is produced to be seen on television, and

b

consists of moving or still images or of legible text or of a combination of those things.

3

In subsection (2) “television” includes the internet.

4

Any television programmes that are commissioned together under the same agreement are treated as a single television programme.

5

A television programme is completed when it is first in a form in which it can reasonably be regarded as ready for broadcast to the general public.