'Waking the Dead' gets interactive

BBC One's new series of Waking The Dead, which begins in early January, will be supported by an interactive TV and broadband service, giving viewers a greater understanding of forensic and detection methods included in the show.

Following the second part of the two-part stories viewers can, for the first time, be transported behind the scenes and into the world of the cold case unit by pressing the red button or visiting the show's website.

Viewers will be presented with the CCHQ evidence board and given the opportunity to discover more about the week's story, by moving around the board and clicking on a piece of evidence they'd like to investigate further.

Colin Wratten, producer, Waking The Dead said: "I am thrilled that the audience will be able to consolidate their viewing experience with the addition of BBC Interactive's cutting edge technology. The groundbreaking production values of this service allow viewers to excavate the story even further by gaining compelling facts from the show's team of experts."

The service will be available on digital satellite or on broadband at bbc.co.uk/wakingthedead.