Frank Skinner is one of many celebrities who have been signed up by the
BBC for a new reality show titled Play It Again.
The programme will follow the volunteers as they learn to play a musical
instrument of their choice from scratch guided by professionals in the specific
field.
Details are still being finalised but so far Frank Skinner has already signed
up for the project and hopes to learn to play the banjo.
Other rumoured celebs (of interest) are Bill Oddie playing guitar and Jo
Brand learning the organ.
The programme isn't due to be aired until 2007 but is supposedly a part of a
huge project by the BBC to encourage musical education. Radio and schools will
coincide activities alongside the six-part series as well as the BBC hosting a
range of interactive resources.
A BBC spokesperson said, “This is an absolutely massive music project. A lot
of people have a passion for music - most of us learnt an instrument when we
were younger - we are aiming to try and rekindle that passion."
Suggestions that Paris Hilton might be joining the show to learn how to blow
a horn should be ignored.
