Current affairs is a genre of broadcast journalism where the emphasis is on detailed analysis and discussion of news stories that have recently occurred or are ongoing at the time of broadcast.
This differs from regular news broadcasts that emphasizes on news reports presented for simple presentation as soon as possible, often with a minimum of analysis. It is also different from the news magazine show format in that the events are discussed immediately.
The UK's Office of Communications defines it as "explanation and analysis of current events and issues, including material dealing with political or industrial controversy or with public policy"[1] and distinguishes it from the coverage of news, coverage of special events like parliamentary proceedings, and the coverage ofconsumer affairs, among other exceptions. The BBC cites Panorama as its flagship current affairs programme, with BBC One programmes such as Real Story, BBC Scotland Investigates, Spotlight, Week In Week Out, and Inside Out also fitting the definition
Current Affairs aims to open viewers' eyes to what's going on in the world. We want to broaden the range of subjects Current Affairs can cover and think afresh about how they can be made into engaging programmes - paying particular attention to distinctiveness and quality. We want to cover previously uncharted territories in novel ways as well as looking at the everyday issues of contemporary British life.
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Commissioner: Clive EdwardsOverview
Panorama is our premier Current Affairs programme on BBC ONE. Panorama is the longest running Current Affairs programme in the world, and is well understood by the British public to be the home of important investigations and journalism of real significance to British audiences.
Topicality and speed are essential for Panorama - we need fast turn-around productions to ensure we cover Current Affairs when the issues are top of people's agendas.
What's been working well gallery
The Panorama strand on BBC1 continues to perform well and has provided fresh ways in to contemporary issues - Kids in Care, My Big Fat Fake Wedding, and Council Houses: Cheats and Victims are good examples.
Current Affairs - BBC One - Panorama 30's and more rarely 60's to run as specials.
High-impact domestic investigations are sought. We want to uncover corruption, hypocrisy and injustice amongst the rich and powerful. At the end of each Panorama, the production team want someone, somewhere to be feeling very worried that they have just been rumbled
In addition, we are also seeking lively, imaginative and fresh ways to drive the subjects that matter most to our audiences. The recent investigations Kids in Care and My Big Fat Fake Wedding are great examples of this.
Tom Giles is the Editor for Panorama.
Where are the opportunites available?
12/13 There are opportunities in the Inhouse Guarantee, Wocc and Indie Quota. Please note that a number of hours have a Regional or Nations quota attached.
How should I submit my ideas and who should I pitch to?
All proposals should be submitted via the e-commissioning system to the relevant genre controller or commissioner. Take a look at the Who's Who for the latest current affairs commissioning team contacts
Want to know more about the broader BBC One service strategy?
If you would like to know more about Danny Cohen's BBC One channel strategy, please visit the BBC One page.
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