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Channel 4 Wants Disabled "Talent" for Paralympics

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Davros · 03/02/2011 09:37

Hi Folks, I saw this in one of the many newsletters I get. I hope its of interest to someone:

After winning the rights to broadcast the 2012 Paralympic Games, Channel 4 is going all out in the run up to the games to showcase British Paralympians and their sports. Keen that at least 50 per cent of their on-screen talent for the 2012 coverage are disabled, the channel has launched a competition to discover new disabled presenters - and they are investing £500,000 in discovering and training the successful applicants.

Whether your interests are in comedy, drama or documentaries, if you think you'd make the cut on screen, Channel 4 want to hear from you.

To enter, visit their web page at www.bit.ly/czjoPE and complete the application form. You must be over 16, consider yourself to have a disability and have a valid YouTube account to take part. The form comprises two written questions along with the usual contact details and you must upload a video clip to answer the question "if you had three minutes of Channel 4 airtime what would you fill it with?"

Full terms and conditions and handy hints and tips on what they are looking for can be found on the website above.

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ouryve · 03/02/2011 13:04

Oooh - where's lollipopviolet?

Davros · 03/02/2011 13:55

Spread the word, it would be great if an MNSNer or heir progeny could get involved!

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ouryve · 03/02/2011 16:29

Well, I've sent her a PM.

LollipopViolet · 03/02/2011 17:01

Thanks ouryve! That's actually a really interesting concept, as I LOVE making documentaries, but I've not yet done one where I present it. I shall get cracking!

Davros · 03/02/2011 18:50

Can I be your thrale if you get the job and carry your stuff? Grin I also think that it would be great for siblings.

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ouryve · 03/02/2011 20:11

I'll be demanding your autograph when you're famous :o

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