Producers must be sensitive to the anti-social aspects of excessive consumption. Producers may need to be aware of religious sensitivities about smoking and drinking, particularly when making a programme for international broadcast. For example, associating a person who may be perceived to be a Muslim with tobacco or alcohol, may take on added significance for the audience. The law normally requires drivers and passengers, in the front and back seats, to wear seat belts. We should show the law being observed unless there are good reasons for not doing so.
Similar considerations apply to the use of mobile phones while driving.
The main danger to be avoided is doing any harm to people at home. Demonstrations of hypnotism for public entertainment are regulated by the Hypnotism Act 1952. The Act requires such demonstrations to be licensed and prohibits their being carried out on anyone under the age of 18. The provisions of the Act are relevant to any televised demonstration of hypnotism at, or in connection with, an entertainment to which the public are admitted. Any producer considering a demonstration of hypnosis should consult the Head of Department.