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Opening Credits List
This section provides information on what categories may be used in Opening Credits.

It should be read in conjunction with the Principles of Crediting and A-Z of Credits.

Please note our credit lists are currently under review and may be updated shortly.

Credit Guidelines Updated May 2007

Check maximum Credit Durations here.

The guidelines should be read in conjunction with the list of Opening Credits and Closing Credits.

Note that opening credits may not credit the commissioning channel
(e.g. "BBC ONE presents...")

Programme-makers may choose from the following list of credits only.
Note: Words in round brackets are optional; words in square brackets and sub-headings should not appear on screen

Opening Credits Credits that can be used
Title [programme title]
[and selection from the following, where appropriate]
Performers (Cast) [main characters only]
Starring [main characters only]
Commentary by / Commentator
Introduced by
Presented by / Presenter
Narrated by / Narrator
Writers, creators, formats etc. Adapted by
Based on an original idea by
Based on the book by
By
Devised by / Deviser
Dramatised by
Format devised by
From an idea by
Screenplay by
Series created by / Series creator
Series devised by / Series deviser
Written by / Writer
Production / Editorial Producer / Produced by
Director / Directed by
[Only credits for performers may appear also in closing credits]

Page Last Updated 04 May 2007





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