Genius
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+ | :During pre-production, we filmed a night of workshopping at The Drill Hall Theatre. We threw the existing format up in the air and tried out doing the show in all sorts of different visual ways (with Dave standing, with Dave sitting). We also experimented with different endings to the show. One had the audience singing us out with The Genius Song. I'm relieved to say that this will never be shown on either terrestrial, or indeed, extra-terrestrial, television. One thing we worked out is, for the first time since the mighty [[Blankety Blank]], we have the contestants disappear from the set on a revolve. It adds a visual punch and, crucially, it looks funny. It's a clear example of us beefing up the radio format and adding a new joke. At least I hope it is. | ||
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Revision as of 09:02, 17 March 2009
Synopsis
Five members of the public pitch their genius ideas to make the world a better place - usually an invention or a new law - to a celebrity guest. After discussing the idea, and possibly trying it out for real, the celeb declares whether the idea is genius... or not.
Once all the ideas are pitched, the genius ideas go forward to an audience vote. Whoever gets the most applause is the winner of the "magnificent" Genius Trophy.
A TV version is in the works.
Catchphrases
"Genius... or not?"
Trivia
Here's producer Simon Nicholls, interviewed in Broadcast about transferring the show to TV:
- During pre-production, we filmed a night of workshopping at The Drill Hall Theatre. We threw the existing format up in the air and tried out doing the show in all sorts of different visual ways (with Dave standing, with Dave sitting). We also experimented with different endings to the show. One had the audience singing us out with The Genius Song. I'm relieved to say that this will never be shown on either terrestrial, or indeed, extra-terrestrial, television. One thing we worked out is, for the first time since the mighty Blankety Blank, we have the contestants disappear from the set on a revolve. It adds a visual punch and, crucially, it looks funny. It's a clear example of us beefing up the radio format and adding a new joke. At least I hope it is.
Inventor
Ali Crockatt and David Scott