These types of programs are also described as observational documentary, fly on the wall, docudrama, and reality television.
Television programmes in this genre include COPS and Rescue 911 from the United States, Airport and Jamie's School Dinners from Great Britain, and Border Security: Australia's Front Line and Bondi Rescue from Australia.
[5] "Best Factual Series" has been a category at the British Academy Television Awards since 1973.
[3][7] In September 2012 BBC Television's Top Gear series was officially named the Guinness World Records "Most Watched Factual TV Programme".
As Jeremy Clarkson accepted the Guinness World Records 2013 book on behalf of the show he stated: "I am very proud to be involved in such a factual programme.