The Cultural Test (Television Programmes) Regulations 2013

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5.—(1) A programme must not be certified as a British programme under these Regulations if parts of the programme whose playing time exceeds 10% of the total playing time are derived from a previous programme, unless—

(a)the two programmes have the same television production company M1 or producer; and

(b)the previous programme has not been certified under these Regulations.

(2) The Secretary of State may direct that paragraph (1) does not apply in relation to a programme if in the opinion of the Secretary of State—

(a)it is a documentary within the meaning of section 1216AB(3)(b) of the Act; and

(b)its subject matter makes it appropriate for paragraph (1) not to be applied.

(3) For the purposes of this regulation—

(a)no account may be taken of the programme soundtrack;

(b)producer” means the person by whom the arrangements necessary for the making of a programme are undertaken.

Marginal Citations

M1The meaning of “television production company” is set out in section 1216AE of the Act.