Factual Comment – Page 4
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Did the BBC lose its faith in its Year of Beliefs?
What happened to the corporation’s promise to bring religious debate to a wide audience, asks Torin Douglas
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Let’s rebrand ‘low end’ factual
‘Popular doc series’ is more suitable for these innovative shows, says Hannah Demidowicz
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A postcard from Tokyo
The World Congress of Science and Factual Producers highlights myriad opportunities and looming challenges in specialist factual, says Ed Stobart
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A new era for natural history
Growing interest from the US will shape the genre for years to come, says Stephen McQuillan
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A new angle on the slave trade
Getting Samuel L Jackson on board means our series will be seen, says Simcha Jacobovici
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Shunning stereotypes is crucial
What constitutes great casting is hard to define but easy to overlook, says Tim Whitwell
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A reminder of the power of docs
Back-to-basics series like Jade and Thatcher demonstrate real class
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How we made our RAF series fly
We had to negotiate access at every level, from the pilots to the top brass, says Willard Foxton
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Living through the Blitz
Dr Emilia Chodorowska explains how telling personal stories was integral to Windfall Films’ doc series
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TV must be beyond reproach
Industry has to work tirelessly on its duty of care responsibilities
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A little reality is good for drama
Our fictional team wanted to play in a real tournament, so we put it in the show, says Sam Talbot
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Factual series come back to the fore
“International TV distribution is in an interesting place right now”
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Put climate at the heart of TV
Environmental message must reach viewers in an entertaining way, says Aaron Matthews
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Why I revisited the Ripper case
Re-examining the investigation reveals much about attitudes of the time, says Liza Williams
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How 60 Days On The Streets gives rough sleepers a voice
Our hard-hitting series puts to bed the myths surrounding homelessness, says Jamie Seal
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Feature docs take centre stage
Primetime scheduling positions for C4’s Three Identical Strangers and Leaving Neverland could point to a new era
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TV has a duty to lead debate
It’s important to clear space in the schedule to address the issues of the day, says Guy Davies
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Making a connection is key with tricky contributors
Always stick to what you promise and never lose your moral centre, says Kira Phillips
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Factual content has a new home
A boom in online advertising will help producers thrive in the digital world, says Sam Barcroft