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Article: History makes its mark. (History Docs).(Brief Article)
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- Television Europe
- Article date:
- April 1, 2002
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While primetime slots are still pretty scarce for history documentaries, sellers are finding a renewed appetite from both public and commercial broadcasters for a genre that, surprisingly, pulls in more than respectable ratings. As Tim Westcott discovers, new production techniques have brought history back to life.
When it comes to getting the attention of documentary viewers, it seems, there is no time like the past. The history genre is riding high and is preferred fare not just for public broadcasters with a mission to educate, but also for commercial channels and thematic cable and satellite outlets too. "I think it's currently the strongest documentary ...