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    bbc archive trial

    For anyone interested the bbc are opening up their archives, there are 20000 trial places available

    story here -> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6568163.stm

    link here -> www.bbc.co.uk/archive

    I didn't qualify, maybe someone else here will have more luck

    Andy

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    Thanks, but I didn't meet the criteria either. I bet they're looking for people with the fastest internet connections, but mine's only at 2MB .

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    Wasn't eligible either, not sure what the entry requirements were as there were so few questions.

    Like the way they take your personal details then tell you that you are ineligible.

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    Well I managed to get to the end of the survey, not sure if I have got a place or not though they will email me apparently...

    Hint for those not getting through: The back button works..use it to your advantage..(oh and I think they have their quota of MALE applicants..)

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    I applied but didn't meet the criteria, but then I put my girlfriend's details in and it worked straight away, they're obviously looking for more women

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    I applied but didn't meet the criteria, but then I put my girlfriend's details in and it worked straight away, they're obviously looking for more women
    OOOH, i'll test that theory!

    Nope, it's not the women thing. I didn't get in either!

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    i got in but i went under my cousins name and she is a girl. they def dont want men.
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    yep, same here. Women only - too many sad male techies applying

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