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Factual genres & subject areas · Working

Specialist factual

Also called: specialist factual TV

ELI5

Factual programming led by substantial expertise or subject knowledge, such as science, history, arts or natural history.

Used in conversation

“Let’s explain how the specialist factual will work in practice during filming.”

Pitch context

Use this in nonfiction pitches to separate what is known, accessible, ethical and structurally repeatable.

Why it matters: Distinguishes story, access, evidence, format mechanics and participant-care responsibilities.

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Sources & evidence · 8

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.