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S/MD/73. Comment on the recent controversies about 'faked' documentaries (such as The Connection) in the context of both notions of truth and the commercial context of British television

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2000
DATE:
2007
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines the reasons behind the rise of 'fake documentaries' in UK television reflecting on the goals and methods of recording reality, the educational and commercial value of portraying 'truth', etc. Examples of faked documentaries are analysed arguing that they are undermining the reputation of BBC as a source of reliable information.

 

KEYWORDS: BBC, documentary, truth, fake,

 
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