The judges will be looking for the outstanding single documentary broadcast in the UK for the first time during the qualifying period. Entries can be part of a strand but will be judged as a single programme. Anything over one episode/part should be entered into Best Documentary Series. Judges will be looking for an outstanding, talked-about piece of work that has made its mark in the schedule. It should reveal new insights, uncover new evidence or stir emotions and/or impress in terms of access, subject matter, filming style or structure.
(Please note entries into this category cannot enter Best Specialist Factual Programme category and natural history programmes are ineligible for this category and should be entered into Best Specialist Factual Programme).