TV and radio broadcasting codes

The Ofcom Broadcasting Code

The Ofcom Broadcasting Code outlines the rules by which programmes broadcast on television and radio in the UK must abide

Here you will find Ofcom’s codes and rules for TV and radio services including the Broadcasting Code, the Code on the Scheduling of Television Advertising and the Code on Television Access Services.

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Guidance for TV and radio

Code on the scheduling on television advertising

Code on sports and other listed events

Code on television access services

Code on electronic programme guides

Legacy codes

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In this section

The Ofcom Broadcasting Code
Code on TV advertising
Code on sports and listed events
Code on TV access services
Code on EPGs
Code on the prevention of undue discrimination between broadcast advertisers
Regulation of e-cigarette advertising, sponsorship and product placement
Legacy codes