Presenting: SaveTheHour's SECOND Flash Mob / Meet-Up Info Post

SAVETHEHOUR’S SECOND OFFICIAL LONDON FLASHMOB/MEET-UP INFO POST!

FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2013 - 12:00 p.m. - London

What: Since our first flash mob demonstration was such a resounding success we are going for a second round!  It will again be happening outside BBC Broadcasting House, showing our support for The Hour!

Where: BBC Broadcasting House, located at Portland Place, LONDON, W1A 1AA.

The Plan: Just exactly the same as the last time, we’ll be having a flash mob/meet-up with a special twist a la The Hour! Rather than a song or dance, we’re going to be re-creating the protest that Hector, Freddie, and Isaac cover for The Hour in the fifth episode of Series One. You can catch a sample of that protest by WATCHING THIS.

Here’s what you’ll need to bring with you if you can:

• A sign or sign(s) for the “protest”. This can be poster board or a sign like the ones in the show. Some possible phrases would be some of the campaign’s most popular, including (but not limited to):

• “You haven’t seen our best yet, BBC! #SAVETHEHOUR”
• “It’s The Hour you can’t miss, The Hour you have to see! #SAVETHEHOUR”
• “The Hour: The most important sixty minutes of television in your week. #SAVETHEHOUR!”

This obviously isn’t an exhaustive list. You can put any variation on these you want, or choose a different quote. However, it doesn’t necessarily have to be a quote. A “The Hour” variation on one of the signs they used in the Suez protest in the show would be great, or just a simple variation of: #Save The Hour, BBC. Making sure your sign is clear that it refers to The Hour, and putting some variation of #SaveTheHour on your sign large enough to see is VERY important.

• Your best 1950s period dress. If you cosplay that would be amazing as well. (If you feel you don’t have 1950s dress, don’t worry. Please, don’t let that make you feel that you cannot partcipate. Everyone is welcome!)

• Love for The Hour and a readiness for fun with fellow campaigners!

We will spend some time outside BBC Broadcasting House (probably across the street at the church just like last time, as the BBC do not allow protesters on their property).  We will be telling everyone where to meet up at so we can all stay together soon.  It will probably be just like last time or at the church steps, but keep an eye out for specific details on that.

Can’t make it to London?

No worries!  We will also be supporting our Londoners from Twitter just like before, sending out tweets to the likes of RadioTimes, The Guardian, the BBC, etc.  So mark down June 21st at 12:00 p.m.  GMT on your calendars as we support everyone protesting at the BBC!  There will be a post with relevant Twitter handles and more details soon, so watch out for that! 

If you are a fan of The Hour and can be at any of these locations, please join us!  It should be a great time with fellow fans supporting our show.  Thank you all so much who have already responded to tell me you’ll be there!  If you have any comments/questions feel free to let me know at savethehourofficial@gmail.com or at Tumblr/Facebook.

I’m super excited for this second go round.  Such extraordinary, helpful things happened the last time, with tons of promotion.  Let’s show them we’re serious about our cause and that we won’t give up.  Hope to see you guys there! - Ash

Here is a Facebook Event to share with friends!