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The idea was devised by [[James Gallagher]], as a pun on "This Is Your Life" and the "YOUR:" branding that had been used across campus since 2001. He took a big red book around campus and got students to write what they would like prospective candidates to have as policies. Usually something like a 24-hour library or better sports facilities got a lot of entries. The book was presented to Chris Osbourne, the returning officer. It was played out as a programme in it's own right for the following year, and is available to watch on the YSTV website. A number of cock-ups (and general japes) from the filming of this made it into [[YSTV's Bloomers]]. | The idea was devised by [[James Gallagher]], as a pun on "This Is Your Life" and the "YOUR:" branding that had been used across campus since 2001. He took a big red book around campus and got students to write what they would like prospective candidates to have as policies. Usually something like a 24-hour library or better sports facilities got a lot of entries. The book was presented to Chris Osbourne, the returning officer. It was played out as a programme in it's own right for the following year, and is available to watch on the YSTV website. A number of cock-ups (and general japes) from the filming of this made it into [[YSTV's Bloomers]]. | ||
[[Jen Ayerst]] presented the slot in 2005, and | [[Jen Ayerst]] presented the slot in 2005, and [[Ethan Connor]] in 2006. | ||
In 2005 and 2006 the "This Is Your Life" similarities were played down, with the theme tune not used and, in 2006, the title simply being "YOUR: Manifesto". The big red book survived however. | In 2005 and 2006 the "This Is Your Life" similarities were played down, with the theme tune not used and, in 2006, the title simply being "YOUR: Manifesto". The big red book survived however. | ||