The BBC is getting a little experimental. Or rather, it wants to show people more of the crazy, forward-thinking ideas that it normally cooks up behind closed doors, and often never see the light of day. To this end, the broadcaster is launching a new platform called Taster, where it'll be releasing a steady stream of shows and features that challenge the BBC's traditional output. Anyone can access the site online and the BBC is keen for people to get hands-on, whether that means signing up for a new version of iPlayer, or watching some of its latest pilots. You'll then be able to submit feedback, and the BBC will be using it to decide which features are worth developing for primetime public consumption.
So what's on offer? Well, one of the first notable projects is a shuffle-based version of iPlayer. After opting in, the service will automatically queue up new programming based on what's playing and what you've watched in the past. Other projects include an unedited, interactive interview between Lena Dunham and Jennifer Saunders, as well as a competitive voting system for BBC Radio 1. By opting in to Taster, you're essentially joining an open beta program. It's a new level of transparency for the BBC and could, provided it attracts enough users, change its future output in unexpected ways.
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Source: BBC Taster
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