AIDC 2013: David Lyle escorts Granny Geo into a naughty unscripted future

David Lyle probably knows more about unscripted television than any other Australian. How does he see this bastard child of documentary, games, sport, voyeurism, new technology and economic necessity?
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David Lyle probably knows more about unscripted television than any other Australian. How does he see this bastard child of documentary, games, sport, voyeurism, new technology and economic necessity?

David Lyle is the hyper-energetic geologist turned commercial television exec who carved a place for himself in Australia, then went to Britain and finally to the US. He developed the Fox Reality Channel from scratch, ran the reality licensing and production outfit Fox Look, and then joined National Geographic, ultimately as CEO of National Geographic Channels.

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David Tiley was the Editor of Screenhub from 2005 until he became Content Lead for Film in 2021 with a special interest in policy. He is a writer in screen media with a long career in educational programs, documentary, and government funding, with a side order in script editing. He values curiosity, humour and objectivity in support of Australian visions and the art of storytelling.