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Commissioning Panel: Popular Factual
Venue: HUBS C
Friday 06 November 2009 14:15
Moderator: Paul Crompton
Participants: Emma Read, Steve Gowans, Alistair Pegg, Jo Ball
#dfcommpopfactual
It's cheaper than entertainment and drama but can compete in the ratings. So finding the perfect idea that will bring in the viewers is the holy grail for commissioning editors. But what makes factual programmes popular? Our Commissioning editors are here to tell you......and what they want to commission.