Training and skills for people working in unscripted TV genres including factual, entertainment, factual entertainment, sport, current affairs and others - is supported by leading broadcasters through the ScreenSkills Television Skills Fund. (This excludes high-end drama and children's TV who have their own funds.)

Unscripted TV can be on any subject from natural history, religion and music to dating, interior design and learning a skill. It’s programmed on daytime and primetime TV as well as on streaming platforms like Netflix and YouTube.

Other training for television production companies and freelancers is offered by ScreenSkills ITF.

Students, parents and teachers seeking information on careers in TV should visit Careers.