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As part of the continuing process of the review of the BBC Charter, reviews commissioned by the Culture Secretary of its digital television and digital radio services have been published (for an earlier review of its on-line activities, see IRIS 2004-8: 9). The first review was conducted by Patrick Barwise of the London Business School and covered BBC3, BBC4, CBeebies and CBBC (the latter two being childrens quote channels). It noted that the services had been intended to help drive digital take-up, create public value and extend the reach of public service broadcasting. In assessing the services...

Following a consultation initiated in July 2004, The UK Office of Communications (OFCOM) has announced amendments to Section 11 (8) of the Broadcast Television Advertising Standards Code. This sub-section deals with advertising of alcoholic beverages. Section 11 in general deals with "rules for a range of categories which can have implications for individuals or for society as a whole."The changes are justified as strengthening protection for under-18 year olds, i.e.," ...reducing the appeal of alcohol advertising to children and young teenagers." The new rules restrict adverts which connect alcohol...

On 8 December 1982 a Co-Production Agreement was signed between the United Kingdom and Norway. It entered into force on 24 May 1983. The Agreement applies to theatrical films made by one or more United Kingdom producers in conjunction with one or more Norwegian producers. The minimum financial contribution of a co-producer is 20%. The total production costs of a co-production film shall not be less than GBP 150,000 or NKR 1,500,000. For further information contact: - Department for culture, media and sport of the United Kingdom http://www.culture.gov.uk/global/contact_us/default.htm - Norsk Filmfond...

On 5 May 1998 a Co-Production Agreement was signed between the United Kingdom and Italy. It entered into force on 2 May 2000, replacing a former Agreement concerning the co-production of films dated 30 September 1967 (see IRIS 1998-6:19). The Agreement applies to cinematographic works of any length or medium (fiction, animation, or documentary), made by one or more Italian producers together with one or more British producers. It includes co-productions with a third (co-)producer, meaning a producer from a country with which Italy and/or the UK have signed a Co-Production Agreement or from a country...

On 8 November 1994 a Co-Production Agreement has been signed between the United Kingdom and France. It entered into force on 7 February 1995, replacing a former one dated 21 September 1965. The Agreement applies to films made by one or more French (or resident in France) producers together with one or more British (or resident in the United Kingdom) producers. It includes co-productions with a third (co-)producer, meaning a producer from a country with which France and/or the UK have signed a Co-Production Agreement or from a country which is a party to the European Convention for Cinematographic...