This section gives all those involved in making programmes for C4 an easy and accessible guide to the business process and provides answers to any questions you may have.

Your feedback is welcomed. If you have any comments or suggestions concerning Commercial Affairs, please email them to gmcgeorge@channel4.co.uk (Please do not send any emails concerning programme proposals/ideas to this address).

Who are we? »

Contacts »
An organogram of contacts for the department.

Approval of Projects »
The committee meets fortnightly and comprises senior members of Commercial Affairs and Programme Planning and Strategy.

FAQS »
The answers to questions regarding commissioning, production insurance, payments and banking, rights and clearances, clips and programme use.

Insurance »
A guide to the Production Insurance Scheme.

Technical Requirements »
Information about the technical review process that all programmes submitted to C4 are subjected to.

Bluffers Guide to Music »
Everything you need to know regarding music and music clearances for incorporating music into your Channel 4 programmes

Soundmouse »
Soundmouse is an Internet-based music cue sheet delivery system developed by Channel 4 and Soundmouse Ltd. It runs in parallel with the existing paper PAC form.

Final Documents »
Final documents are the completed Programme as Completed forms with associated contract and rights agreements attached.

Forms »
Forms such as bank mandate, PAC form and Editorial Specification form.

Links »
A list of useful links.