Can I agree to allow a contributor to see the programme before transmission and to make changes to his/her contribution?
A. Only very rarely are contributors permitted to see previews of our programmes. Any exception to this rule, for whatever reason, must be approved in advance by the commissioning editor who should seek the advice of the programme lawyer. Where a preview is granted, the terms upon which it is agreed should normally be put in writing – possibly on the release form – to avoid any confusion and it must be made clear that final editorial control remains with the broadcaster. Please refer to the legal and compliance department for advice regarding the exact wording of any promise to show contributors previews of their contribution. Normally, we will only agree to make changes to a programme or a contributor’s contribution if he/she can demonstrate that the programme, as it stands, is factually inaccurate. Note: it is sometimes appropriate to consider allowing a contributor to see a programme made with their full cooperation ahead of broadcast, where it concerns personal matters relating to
