a simple written acknowledgement by the person concerned that, having agreed to be interviewed, he or she has also agreed to give you control over the way in which that material is used in the programme.

Expert advice on these and related points may be obtained by PACT members only, from the PIRS at (tel) 44 (0)207-830-6600 or (e-mail) pirs@pact.co.uk. PACT members can also see model contracts for the engagement of presenters, reporters and voice-over artists, and model interview clearances, on the PACT website at http://www.pact.co.uk.