3 Minute Wonder

What is a 3 Minute Wonder?

What is the aim / purpose of a 3 Minute Wonder?

What sort of topic would you expect to see on a 3 Minute Wonder?
Watch at least five 3 Minute Wonder episodes (see list below).

Select your three favorite 3 Minute Wonder episodes and briefly explain:

why you like them
what you have learned from watching them


Market research into the documentary format and its current viability:

Look at the TV listings for two channels (one should be C4) over the course of a period of time (a day to a week - the more you do the more reliable your primary research findings!). What percentage of television output on your chosen channels is documentary? How many are shown at peak time?
Go to the BARB website and find the viewing figures for factual programmes in general and then some specific documentaries.

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