A diverse group of fifty people were selected from across the UK, given training in the use of camcorders and invited to record aspects of everyday life during the course of a year. From their recordings the team drew material for a range of programmes, of which the best known are the Shorts which were broadcast before BBC Two's Newsnight current affairs programme. Contributors had a right of veto over their material so that nothing was broadcast without their consent.
A varied team of fifty individuals was chosen from across the UK, provided training in using camcorders, and asked to record aspects of daily life over the course of a year. From their recordings, the group created content for various programs, with the most well-known being the Shorts that aired before BBC Two's Newsnight current affairs show. Participants had control over their footage, ensuring nothing was broadcast without their consent.