For those of us currently enjoying Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip or 30 Rock, they remind us of the glory of live comedy/ entertainment shows, which sadly we no longer seem to produce here in the UK. Well, wait no longer, as Zeppotron (a strand of Endemol) is to resuscitate the genre for BBC3 with ‘The Wall’. The title is yet to be confirmed, but it references the backdrop of a giant video wall which will be integral to the action. The show will fuse live comedy, celebrity guests and music and will introduce a large interactive focus that will invite viewers to submit jokes, upload sketches, suggest celebrity guests and much more.

Danny Cohen, controller of BBC3 has been long been searching for a show like The 11 O’Clock Show or Friday Night Live to create “faces” for the channel, adding: “The Wall is a dedicated showcase for the next generation of British comedy and entertainment talent. It feels like this kind of show has been missing from British telly in recent years.” Cohen also hopes ‘The Wall’ could earn a younger audience for the channel, while Neil Webster, executive producer for Zeppotron, was thrilled to see his company beat the likes of Hat Trick Productions and Objective Productions to secure the programme. “It’s the kind of TV you dream about being asked to make” reveals Webster. “Producing a weekly live comedy show is a unique platform for breaking new talent.”

[via Broadcast Now]