BBCi has announced that aspiring writers can apply to become
a part of a six member team that will create Cleaners,
a sitcom to be developed exclusively over the internet, through
BBCi.
An official release says that for the first time the whole
process - from the initial plot outline to the final draft
- will be available for public viewing. The format has been
developed by the BBC's television comedy development unit
and the storyline will rotate 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 tune
in to the conversations.
Users can even be part of the process by adding their comments
and ideas and on a weekly basis chat with one of the writers.
The release states that the British broadcaster views the
initiative as 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.
Under the guidance of the BBC development staff, 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.
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
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