TV and radio broadcasting codes
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
Guidance on Ofcom’s broadcasting Codes for TV and radio stations
Code on TV advertising
The rules which TV broadcasters must comply with when carrying advertising.
Code on sports and listed events
Restrictions on broadcasting listed sports events and other designated events
Code on TV access services
Requirements to provide subtitling, signing and audio description
Code on EPGs
Guidance on listing of public service and other channels and on accessibility features
Legacy codes
Previous versions of broadcasting-related Codes