Documentary and feature programmes
These terms are often used as if they were interchangeable and there is some confusion as to their precise meaning. But here are exciting and creative areas of radio and because of the huge range they cover, it is important that the listener knows exactly what is being offered. The basic distinction is to do with the initial selection and treatment of the source material. A documentary programme is wholly fact, based on documentary evidence – written records, attributable sources, contemporary interviews and the like. Its purpose is essentially to inform, to present a story or situation with a total regard for honest, balanced reporting. The feature programme, on the other hand, need not be wholly true in ...
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