‘Don’t drown us in too much of a treatment’ – SBS head of unscripted Joseph Maxwell on the best way to pitch factual formats

Unpacking a big topic in 3-4 one-hour parts remains the commissioning sweet spot for SBS’s unscripted team as it seeks to leverage next year’s World Cup audience, head of unscripted Joseph Maxwell says.

The broadcaster has a substantial factual slate to coincide with its 50th anniversary this year, with the third season of ratings juggernaut Alone Australia joining Eureka Productions’ ...