Classification Detail

This class includes production of radio and television programmes, whether live or on tape or other recording medium and whether or not combined with broadcasting. The programmes produced and broadcast may be for entertainment, for promotion, education or training or news dissemination. The production of programmes generally results in a permanent tape which may be sold, rented or stored for broadcast or re-broadcast. Also included are productions such as sports covering, weather forecasting, interviews, etc. Exclusions: Cable television is classified in class 6420 (Telecommunications). Radio and television transmission by relay or satellite are also classified in class 6420. Agency activities are classified in class 7499 (Other business activities n.e.c.). Production of movies and video tapes in movie studios is classified in class 9211 (Motion picture and video production and distribution).