Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Commissioning Documentaries: BBC One


Documentaries on BBC One have to really be an exclusive experience as with BBC one being the main prime Chanel it has to at least work for the General audience.

What do they look for?


  • BBC One have a set mind set of what they should achieve which are.
  • Must be distinctive
  • Must have broad appeal: creating shared moments that reflect and explore the modern world and modern Britain.
  • Documentaries on BBC One should be rooted in the present tense.
  • To have and show a national mind set, telling compelling human stories behind the national headlines.
  • Explore big social issues.
  • Can be Presenter led or observational documentary
  • Should aim to entertain
  • Should feel purposeful and relevant
  • Should entertain and inform
  • Range, documentaries should have a range of tone and voices.
  • Warm, witty takes on life in modern Britain can make you stand out.
  • innovation, diversity and formats

BBC One documentaries are mainly looking new ideas/territories and aiming to tell relevant stories that show the world we live in.

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