Section 1216AD | Excluded programmes ^F1

(1)For the purposes of this Part, but subject to section 1216ADA, a television programme is an excluded programme if it falls within any of the Heads set out in the following subsections—^F2

(a)subsection (2) (advertisements etc),

(b)subsection (3) (current affairs etc),

(c)subsection (4) (entertainment shows),

(d)subsection (5) (competitions),

(e)subsection (6) (live performances),

(f)subsection (7) (training programmes).

(2)Head 1 is any advertisement or other promotional programme.

(3)Head 2 is any news or current affairs programme or discussion programme.

(4)Head 3 is any quiz show, game show, panel show, variety show, chat show or similar entertainment.

(5)Head 4 is any programme consisting of or including—

(a)a competition or contest, or

(b)the results of a competition or contest.

(6)Head 5 is any broadcast of a live event or of a theatrical or artistic performance given otherwise than for the purpose of being filmed.

(7)Head 6 is any programme produced for training purposes.