Article 4 Extending the meaning of “independent producer”: consequential amendments

in paragraph (2), in the definition of “relevant broadcaster”, for “article 2(4)” substitute “paragraph (5)”; and

after paragraph (3) insert —

“(4)

For the purposes of this Order, a programme shall not be prevented from being treated as having been commissioned by a broadcaster by reason only of the fact that it was intended to be first shown commercially in cinemas.

(5)

In the application of articles 2(1) and 3(6A) below to a regional Channel 3 service, references to the relevant broadcaster shall include references to the holder of another regional Channel 3 licence or any person acting on behalf of the holders of such licences.”.