Commissioning: Channel 4

Channel 4 aims to represent and show life in modern Britain in the most honest way possible. They do this by commissioning more than 200 hours of documentaries every year from short series, single films and multi part series

So what do they look for when commissioning their shows?

• Warmth and Humour is a top priority when commissioning.

• Authenticity. Does it show what life is like in modern Britain

• Be genuine 

• Is it fresh and new. Has it be done before?

• Be innovative. is their something new in how the documentary is shot or edited.

• Gripping/ compelling stories.

• Make it be a privilege to the viewer 

• Be Bold

• Cutting Edge 

• Be big and ambitious 

• Documentaries that rewrite rules that we've set in this modern world

• fresh, surprising formats

• always seek to offer audiences a reliable narrative

• Be engaging to a broad audience