The international exchange of recorded television programmes among broadcasters is currently, and predominantly, based on the exchange of recorded tapes; some television programmes are still exchanged in the form of films; several Recommendations already exist that relate to the international exchange of television programmes in the form of films; several Recommendations already exist that relate to the subjective assessment of television pictures from telecine reproduction, as well as the viewing conditions, specifications and alignment procedures for television displays; there is a need for an up-to-date Recommendation that, while recognizing the prevalence of television tape exchanges, details the operational provisions recommended for the exchange of television programmes in the form of films.