Section 1179DF | Categories of qualifying programme ^F1

(1)The eligible categories of television programme are—^F1

(a)dramas,^F1

(b)documentaries,^F1

(c)animations, and^F1

(d)children’s programmes.^F1

(2)A television programme is a drama if—^F1

(a)it consists wholly or mainly of a depiction of events,^F1

(b)the events are depicted wholly or mainly by one or more persons performing, and^F1

(c)the whole or a major proportion of what is done by the person or persons performing, whether by way of speech, acting, singing or dancing, involves the playing of a role.^F1

(Accordingly, “drama” may include a comedy.)

(3)A television programme is a documentary if—^F1

(a)it depicts real events, places or circumstances,^F1

(b)it is not a drama, and^F1

(c)it is primarily intended to record or inform.^F1

(4)A programme is a children’s programme if, when production activities begin, it is reasonable to expect that the persons who will make up the programme’s primary audience will be under the age of 15.^F1

(5)See section 1179EA(3) for the meaning of “animation”.^F1