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Budding
writers wanted for new BBCi sitcom
Budding
writers are encouraged to apply to become one of a team of six who
will create Cleaners, a sitcom which will be developed exclusively
over the internet, through BBCi.
For
the first time on such a large scale the whole process from the
initial plot outline to the final draft will be available for the
public to see.
The format has been developed by the BBC's television comedy development
unit and is based around a group of late-night office cleaners.
The six writers selected will work at a virtual writers table, viewable
by everyone but accessible only to the writers.
As the writers discuss characterisations, storylines and make decisions
on their individual roles within the group, BBCi users can log on
to www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom
and view the conversations.
They can even be part of the process by adding their comments and
ideas and on a weekly basis chat to one of the writers.
It is an opportunity to see something evolve as well as providing
educational value and an insight into how an idea is turned into
a fully fledged project.
Micheal Jacob, Comedy Development Editor, says of the project: "This
is a real adventure. We hope the result will be good for the writers
taking part and entertaining for the people watching the script
develop.
"It is a step into unknown territory, and I am excited about
working with the team to produce a script we will all be proud of."
Under the guidance of the BBC development staff and with advice
from Fred Barron - creator of the hit BBC ONE sitcom My Family -
the writers will produce an episode of Cleaners which when completed
will be read out and streamed via BBCi by actors, therefore completing
the process.
The successful writers will be announced on 2 August and the scheme
is due to end in mid-November.
For
further information on how to be involved or to view the process
log on to www.bbc.co.uk/writers
room
Notes to Editors
BBCi is the name for the BBC's interactive services working across
the web, digital television and hand held mobile devices, providing
a single signpost and easier way of getting to the BBC's great information,
entertainment and education services.
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