Pre-publication & pre-broadcast evidence review
Script Evidence Audit.
Independent source verification for documentary, factual television, podcast, article and non-fiction scripts before recording, publication or final lock. TBAR tests the claims that carry the story and shows where wording outruns the evidence.
Typical scope
A defined script, manuscript section or group of material claims. Larger productions can be staged by episode, chapter or risk area.
What it is
An evidentiary audit of factual claims, not a generic copy-edit, proofread or style pass.
What you receive
A claim register with source basis, evidence status, contradiction notes and recommended production action.
How claims are classified
Reliable evidence supports the claim as written.
The evidence supports a narrower or more qualified version.
Credible evidence materially conflicts.
Adequate supporting evidence has not been identified.
Stronger evidence points against the claim as written.
Production actions
The audit does not stop at a verdict. Each material finding ends in a decision the production can use: retain, qualify, attribute, revise, remove or research further.
View the sample evidentiary dossier →AI may assist discovery. It is never the evidence.
Research tools, including AI, may help organise material or accelerate discovery. Every load-bearing factual finding delivered to a client is checked against a named source and human-reviewed before delivery.
Before you record or publish it, establish what the evidence can actually support.
Send the script, intended use and deadline. TBAR will define the audit scope, timetable, exclusions and fee before work begins.
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