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2012 TV winner Channel 4 for Sri
Lanka’s Killing Fields
Investigative documentary
Broadcasters are powerful
organisations that can hold
people to account, uncovering
issues and establishing facts that
some would rather keep hidden.
In 2013, the AIBs are looking
for the engaging presentation of
an outstanding original, thorough
investigation that takes the lid off
an area of life or society.
The programme will
demonstrate extensive research
that shows in the narrative. There
may have been risk-taking to
reveal a story that is of major
public interest. The judges will
want to be reassured that
suitable protection was afforded
to those people whose stories
may have assisted uncovering the
story.
The investigation is likely to
have given the audience answers
to difficult, hard-hitting, relevant
questions. The programme may
have led to an enquiry by the
authorities that has resulted in a
prosecution or perhaps led to a
change in legislation.
We’re not looking for
sensationalism. We want to see
clear, well-documented
journalism and story-telling that
investigates an issue at home or
in another country.
The programme should
demonstrate the role TV or radio
has in making sure that justice is
done.
We’re looking for superior
production values, clear and
understandable presentation and
first rate editing.
See page 20 for full
information on what you need to
submit for this category.
All documentaries entered
must have been transmitted or
distributed online between 1 June
2012 and 30 June 2013.
TV category
Radio category
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