Factual Television

Creators of compelling factual programming for UK and international audiences.

At Firepit Media, we specialise in producing compelling factual television that informs, engages, and resonates with audiences. Our strength lies in crafting real stories with authenticity, access, and editorial integrity—whether it's a single documentary or a returning series. We work closely with broadcasters to develop content that aligns with their vision, while bringing our own creative vision, strong storytelling instincts, and production expertise to every project. With a proven track record of delivering high-quality broadcast programming, Firepit Media is a trusted partner for factual content that delivers.

Our Latest Work

INSIDE THE STEAM TRAIN MUSEUM Series 1

Our first major project was a four-part series that landed a primetime slot on Channel 5 in 2020. It followed the stories of people working in a quirky museum deep in the heart of Norfolk — a celebration of classic British eccentricity at its finest. We’re proud to say it performed brilliantly in the ratings and prompted the commission of a second series.

The series later aired on Channel 5’s sister channel, 5STAR, and went on to secure international distribution — including a broadcast deal with SBS in Australia — extending its reach to new audiences beyond the UK.

Our Broadcast Partners

Our Production Standards

At Firepit Media, we bring years of industry experience to every production, supported by a small but fast-moving team of creative professionals. We combine editorial ambition with robust delivery systems and full broadcast compliance, ensuring our content not only meets the highest creative standards but also adheres to all regulatory requirements. With in-house post-production, secure data management, and a strong focus on safety protocols, we deliver efficiently and reliably. We are fully Ofcom-compliant, with a strong commitment to duty of care, and champion diversity both on- and off-screen — ensuring our teams and stories reflect the audiences we serve.

Development Slate / Commissioning Opportunities

‍Synopsis:
Britain’s Darkest Folklore explores the nation’s most unsettling myths, legends, and supernatural tales — not as fairy tales, but as stories believed, reported, and still feared to this day. With a combination of expert insight, dramatic reconstructions, and witness testimony, this documentary series journeys into Britain’s eerie underbelly. We investigate vampire panics from the 12th century to the 1970s, devil conjurings and occult deaths, the origins of Black Shuck, and the rise of Black-Eyed Children. From the windswept hills said to shelter Bigfoot-like beasts, to haunted woods alive with flickering ghost lights, each episode takes a different theme and unpacks the strange sightings, local superstitions, and enduring power of these chilling stories. This is history told through whispers, warnings, and the shadows of the past — where folklore meets fear, and the line between myth and reality blurs.

Synopsis:
With unique access to some of the UK’s most dedicated historical re-enactment groups, The Re-enactors is a character-led documentary that explores a world where the past is never truly over.From the swing of 1940s dance halls to Viking clashes on windswept beaches, we meet the passionate individuals who immerse themselves in another time — recreating not just the battles, but the daily lives, food, fashion, and community of long-gone eras. Some treat re-enactment as a living history project, hand-crafting clothes and armour with total historical accuracy. Others see it as a competitive combat sport, complete with real strategy and staged warfare.We follow groups from across the country — from medieval knights and Civil War soldiers to 1940s enthusiasts and Viking clans — getting to know the pioneers, the die-hards, and the newcomers eager to find belonging. Through training days, boat burnings, cannon fire and quiet moments behind the scenes, this film explores what drives people to escape the modern world and find connection through history.For many, it’s just a hobby. For others, it’s a way of life.