By the time filming begins on a blue-light programme, many key creative and structural decisions have already been made. The format is nailed down, access is agreed, target contributors are identified, and expectations for the narrative are set with the commissioner.

It's a moment that can make true-crime producers nervous: fulfilling the Ofcom obligation to notify the family of a deceased victim that their loved one will feature in a programme.

New year, new projects crossing our desks at Reviewed & Cleared! Every year we advise on a large amount of comedy, from scripted drama and sketch shows to live records.

As fun as it sounds, comedy can be one of the most legally sensitive forms of broadcasting.