What is protected by copyright?

Original literary works - for example, novels, newspaper articles, lyrics for songs, and instruction manuals. Computer programs are also a form of literary work protected by copyright, as are some types of databases;
Original dramatic works, including works of dance or mime;
Original musical works;
Original artistic works - for example, paintings, drawings, engravings, sculptures, photographs, diagrams, maps, works of architecture and works of artistic craftsmanship;
Published editions of literary, dramatic or musical works. Protection in this case is of the typographical arrangement of the edition;
Sound recordings, in any form (e.g. tape or compact disc) - they can be recordings of other copyright works, such as music or literature,or other sounds;
Films, including videos and digital versatile discs (DVDs);
Broadcasts, which may be transmitted by cable or wireless means and including satellite broadcasts, but excluding most transmissions on the internet.