BBC’s Nationwide Hunt for Britain’s Most Compelling Real-Life Stories Kicks off in Glasgow
Saturday 31st October is set to be a fun-packed day when the BBC’s My Story Road Show pulls in at The Mitchell Library, 201 North St, Glasgow, to publicise the launch of its My Story competition and nationwide hunt to find Britain’s most remarkable real-life stories.
[PressFlow.co.uk, Oct 26 2009] Saturday 31st October is set to be a fun-packed day when the BBC’s My Story Road Show pulls in at The Mitchell Library, 201 North St, Glasgow, to publicise the launch of its My Story competition and nationwide hunt to find Britain’s most remarkable real-life stories. Glasgow residents are invited to enter the competition online at www.bbc.co.uk/mystory and to come along to watch interviews with celebrities, sharing their own remarkable true stories.
Next year, fifteen of the best stories will be featured on BBC One, and the competition’s five winners will also see their experiences published as paperback books.
Visitors are invited to take part in hands-on filmmaking workshops with Video Nation, pick up story-telling tips from their local BBC team and add their own story ideas and memories to the BBC’s Idea Generator and Memory Walls. Support for residents keen to create their own story will be available on the day from the BBC’s story gatherers, provided by the Open University.
No pre-booking is required and families are welcome.
Right now, the BBC is asking the public to submit their true untold real life stories in 300 – 1500 words by participating in the Roadshows and submitting their entries online.
Mark Bell, Arts Commissioner, the BBC, commented: “My Story aims to get the whole nation reading, writing and telling their most remarkable stories. The BBC believes that the arts should be accessible to all and we’re proud as a publicly funded broadcaster to be at the heart of the nation’s storytelling.”
The My Story website is packed full of videos and interactive tools to help people plan and structure their stories as well as tips on writing styles and skills. In addition, short videos presented by Nina Wadia (EastEnders) and Lenny Henry (returning to the part of Deacus) show audiences how easy it is to get started and explore simple ideas to get the creative juices flowing. There are also cameo appearances from Peter Duncan, Tara Palmer Tomkinson, Stephen K Amos and Roland Rivron.
My Story is a part of the BBC’s commitment to the arts and culture in association with Princess Productions.
The event itself opens at 10am with inspiring activities, talks and workshops. There will be four celebrity interviews with famous faces sharing their own true stories and story telling tips:
Host – Gary Robertson
From BBC Radio Scotland’s ‘Good Morning Scotland’ and Newsnight Scotland, Gary hosts the main stage.
12 noon: Christopher Brookmyre – an award-winning Scottish writer, Christopher is the author of thirteen published novels to date. His books are an enthralling mix of comedy, politics, social comment and action – and he’s here to share his top story-telling tips.
2pm: Ray Stewart – Ray spills the beans on life as a Scottish international footballer, over three decades. During his career he played for Dundee United, West Ham United, St. Johnstone and Stirling Albion.
3pm: Karen Campbell - a former police officer, Karen is now a highly acclaimed crime writer who’ll be sharing her stories of the reality of life in the Force.
4pm - Lorraine Tighe - she reached the final four in this year’s series of The Apprentice. Find out what life was like in Sir Alan’s firing line, and how the show has changed her life.
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