Summary of points – cultural test for children’s television programmes

A1: Set in the UK or European Economic Area (EEA) state or (or undetermined location – max 3) – Up to 4

A2: Lead characters are British or EEA citizens or residents, or citizens or residents of an undetermined location – Up to 4

A3: Programme based on British or EEA state subject matter or underlying material – 4

A4: Original dialogue recorded mainly in English or UK indigenous language or EEA language – Up to 6 

The programme demonstrates British creativity, British heritage and/or diversity – Up to 4

C1 
(a) At least 50% of the principal photography or SFX takes place in the UK – 2
(b) At least 50% of the VFX takes place in the UK – 2
(c) An extra 2 points can be awarded if at least 80% of principal photography or VFX or SFX takes place in the UK – 2 (Max 4 points in total in C1)

C2: Music Recording/Audio Post Production/Picture Post Production – 1

D1: 1 of the 3 lead directors is a UK or EEA citizen or resident  

D2: 1 of the 3 lead scriptwriters is a UK or EEA citizen or resident

D3: 1 of the 3 lead producers is a UK or EEA citizen or resident    

D4: 1 of the 3 lead composers is a UK or EEA citizen or resident

D5: 1 of the 3 lead actors/voiceover artists is a UK or EEA citizen or resident  

D6: At least 50% of the cast are UK or EEA citizens or residents

D7: At least 1 of the 7 key HoDs is a UK or EEA citizen or resident (lead cinematographer, lead production designer, lead costume designer, lead editor, lead sound designer, lead visual effects supervisor, lead hair and makeup supervisor, lead question writer) – 1

D8: At least 50% of the crew are UK or EEA citizens or residents

See the guidance notes for further information on points.