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The AIB believes that factual children’s television remains important
today despite the ever increasing use of smartphones and tablets by
the younger generations to find content. Broadcasters need to capture
the imagination of children with stimulating, engaging factual content
so building a respect and loyalty to TV journalism as they grow up.
With the level of competition from second screens, TV has to work
harder than ever to encourage children to sit and watch a specially
crafted programme. The AIB believes that by starting a conversation, a
great piece of factual TV can quickly be shared by young viewers on
social networks, gaining greater recognition and bigger audiences.
Our children’s factual award is searching for an entertaining,
informative programme or series that is designed for children between
the ages of six and 14.
It could be a nature programme, or a feature about different cultures. It
might be a science-based programme or one that deals with news and
current affairs.
We are looking for the best story-telling, the highest production values
and for presenters who engage with their young audience and
communicate issues compassionately and effectively.
It is likely that the programme or series will have an online component
to provide additional information and to help the viewer find out more
on the subject.
The programme you wish to enter must have been aired between 1
June 2015 and 30 June 2016.
CHILDREN’S FACTUAL
Winner 2015
Strix Television - part of the Nice Group
The Museum
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