A docudrama is a combination of a documentary and a drama, it can be in form of a TV series or a film, in a docudrama it focuses on real life events and people but presented in a exaggerated way. Docudramas usually uses staged footage and actors to replace what happened during the events, it focuses on issues such as global warming and currents issues for example Superstorm which is a BBC produced docudrama consisting of 3 episodes showing how people are struggling to fight the consequences of global warming, in this show a lot of close ups and over the shoulder shots are used to show the intense conversations between the characters, the audience are engaged by this through the narrative and the situation and personalities of each character which they could relate to.
Docusoap
A Docusoap is a mix of a documentary and a soap opera, the cast of those in a soap is placed in a documentary where they talk about all sorts of things and a fly on the wall perspective is taken place when they are not in front of the camera. What makes docusoaps different from other documnetaries is that it strives to entertain people being so some docusoaps do not contain too much truth in them. An example of a docusoap is One born every minute.
Reality TV
The reality TV show I'll be talking about is The great British bake-off, the show compels of a competition amongst passionate bakers who takes on difficult challengers to prove their baking skills, the people who take part range from ages of young to old and from all backgrounds. This show can provide bakers and non-bakers inspiration to either try out new ideas or try out baking as a entirely new hobby. The struggle through time limitations and ability to replicate a certain cake shows us how each competitor is trying their hardest to win.
Infotainment
Infotainment in general provides information and entertainment in one, a example I'll be using is Mock of the Week, this show consists of a host and several celebrities where the share the raw opinions on a particular news/subject that occurred over the week. The show usually makes fun of news in a sense therefore it engages the audience through humour.
Educational
Educational documentary simply put is a documentary type where the audience learns something of some-sort, it usually ranges from teaching new topics, events or skills, a example of this is BBC Panorama, this show has many episodes and each one providing us with something different from the other, the topics usually talked about are something to do with first world problems etc., it engages the audience through debunking stereotypes and the 'secrets' of the particular topic. In the episode Britain's Puppy Dealers Exposed, the presenter first hand breaks into a puppy storehouse and shows us the conditions and the environment of these trapped puppies, the fact that footage shown to us is raw makes us feel the same emotions of how the presenter is feeling, e.g disgust therefore the show enrages audiences at home to do something about it. Even though if it doesn't pike certain emotions the audience is engaged through uses and gratification acquiring knowledge and social interaction where they share their opinions on the topic.
Discussion
This is a documentary type where a host remains neutral and places a question for two oppositions argue their answers, a example of this is The big question, at first the host gives a brief introduction of the topic but he is speech is obstructive compared to those who are arguing are subjective, those on the show who are participating have a social status for example entrepreneurs, historians activists therefore their opinions are respected. Audiences can gain knowledge and see a new viewpoint from this show, furthermore the audience can gain social interaction through the shows dedicated website where discussions take place online.
Review
A review show has one or particularity experts who talk about their area of expertise, the show Top Gear is a poplar example, it is now world wide and consists of reviews of latest car models, debates, and interviews with celebrities who also participate in a interactive race course to have their name of the board filled without other celebrities lap times. This particular aspect engages the audience by having their favourite celebrity try their hardest to finish the race course with raw reactions and a face cam.
Chat show
A chat show consists of a host and a particular person/celebrity who has achieved something extraordinary who will be interviewed where they talk about their upcoming film or how they became famous via current trends, a popular example of this is the Ellen show. People who have become an internet sensation are invited to the show to talk about how they came up with their idea and how they reacted to the fame and such questions, audiences get extra knowledge and usually during the end a addition performance of their talents are shown such as the running man challenge where live audiences can also dance along which allows the show to become interactive and engaging. In particular those who get interviewed on The Ellen Show gets different goodies to take how home consisting of exclusive Ellen show underwear to $10,000 cheques for the studies, knowing this the audience at home are obliged to see what goodies they get resulting in social interaction through which they believe that they deserve it or not for example the pair that created ‘Damn Daniel’ received a lifetime supply of vans therefore creating controversy. However some chat shows do not just conduct interviews, they play mini games and follow a certain trend to engage the audiences such as the chat show Jimmy Fallon, those celebrities on the show get to participate in different mini games such as Lip sync battle, impersonations, ball pong and other creative arcs to keep the audiences engaged. In addition to this we get further insight on the celebrities personalities and what they are like off camera therefore it further allows audiences to see a unknown side of a celebrity such as humour or talents that they have no known before.
Wildlife
Special Interest
Special interest targets a particular group of people, it is usually not shown on mainstream TV however it can be accessed on other forms such as on DVD or searched on the internet. A example of this is the Pumping Iron documentary on Arnold Schwarzenegger, the main audience is those who have a interest in physique and body-building, the documentary talks about the struggles he faced and various positive quotes/messages providing motivation to the audience. The documentary consists of interviews from those who know the man himself, and special unseen footage of him in the gym working out. However this particular documentary may also target those who are curious
Magazine
A magazine show is usually broadcast during the day, it has a targets a wide range of audiences with the exception of Loose woman which most targets woman and their lifestyle/issues. A magazine show is self explanatory it its name, it covers a range of topics from celebrity gossip and news that occurring recently, a magazine show is usually live and members at home can call in to share their opinions on a particular topic therefore it engages the audience through interaction.
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