S4C Delivery Requirements
18-Feb-2010
In the TAC annual meeting on the 03.12.2008 S4C shared its concern about the late delivery of tapes, and its effect on transmission efficiency. At the time only 52% of tapes arrived on time and 20% of all tapes were returned to the companies (for a number of different reasons).
The Broadcast and Distribution Directorate at S4C continues to monitor the situation. The data for January 2010 notes that 49% of tapes were delivered late, and 18% of all tapes delivered were returned for a variety of reasons. Further, there are a number of examples where the actual duration of the programmes delivered differs from that noted in the contract. This causes practical problems (especially if the tapes are also late in being delivered).
Further information can be found in the document Late delivery of tapes.
S4C will continue to monitor the tape deliverables, considering the dates and times of delivery, programme durations as well as the technical and brand compliance. Where appropriate, S4C will share the details with the producer for further discussion.
Please note that the document setting out the programme lengths for S4C commissions gan be found here - http://www.s4c.co.uk/production/downloads/guidelines/proglength-e.pdf
Please note that the above relates to tape delivery – delivery of programme information (PasC forms etc) is separate.