REPORTER:Now to London zoo's endangered species facility were staff are carrying out their annual stock take.
F/X ANIMAL NOISES
F/X RUSTLING OF PAPERS
KEEPER:…Five alligator snapping turtles, check. Three green cheeked parrots, check. Two black Rhinos, check. One al-Qaeda terrorist leader dressed in a sheep costume…
BIN LADEN:Moooo mooooo! Err I mean… Bahhh bahhhh
KEEPER:Check! Eight golden seals, four giant pandas…
No.
I'm afraid I agree with Godot. Disregarding the content even the structure and tone don't match anything Newsjack have ever featured. I'd recommend listening to and transcribing a few sketches from the show to get a rough idea of the length of sketch they look for and the nature of dialogue they use. If something doesn't fit the show I personally wouldn't send it. Good luck next week though. Try and try again.
Quote: The Giggle-o @ January 14 2010, 6:44 PM GMTI'd recommend listening to and transcribing a few sketches from the show to get a rough idea of the length of sketch they look for and the nature of dialogue they use.
This can't be stressed enough - it's got to fit the tone and style of the show. If you want to get stuff on something like Newsjack listen to the show, pick your favourite sketch, try writing out and seeing what it looks like on the page. Repeat. Be inspired. Create.
Hi CKY88
It's alright. The premise for the sketch is there, but given the same story, thousands would write the same sketch. You need that unique spin that stands apart and jumps out at them. Especially with the big stories.
That said, I agree with the above about it not really fitting with the style of the show. Also, Miles' line (the REPORTER as you've put): he's not a reporter, he's the anchor the show goes around. His line needs to be funny if you're putting that intro in.
Dan
Yeah this one is definitely a write-off 