Factual Television

Factual Television (1966) looks at the techniques and purpose of all facets of factual television - news and current affairs programmes; documentaries; the ethics of reporters and producers. It quotes at length from television writers, producers and television executives, to give very much an insider's view of the arena.

List of contents

1. Television and World Affairs 2. Television News 3. The Magazine Programme 4. The Current Affairs Documentary 5. Reporting and Reporters 6. Television and Party Politics 7. Television and General Knowledge 8. Television and Education 9. The Personal Documentary 10. Television and People 11. Conclusion

About the author

Norman Swallow

Summary

Factual Television (1966) looks at the techniques and purpose of all facets of factual television – news and current affairs programmes; documentaries; the ethics of reporters and producers. It quotes at length from television writers, producers and television executives, to give very much an insider’s view of the arena.

Product details

• Authors: Norman Swallow, Swallow Norman
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 22.12.2023
• EAN: 9781032641713
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3264171-3
• No. of pages: 226
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Broadcasting
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Society; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Individual industrial sectors, branches; Television, PERFORMING ARTS / Television / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Entertainment, TV & society, Media studies: TV and society, Film, TV and Radio industries, Media, Information & Communication Industries