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 Scene 7 [cont...] Helen rummages around and pulls out a scrap of paper and begins to read : HELEN : Title : Only one eggcup - a frozen moment of grief. Only one eggcup to put out now, now that you're gone You gave me three eggs, but that's another song They were my kids deserting me For mummy's new man. [Helen rubs her eye]
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 “Where are you going?”
“There and back. See how far it is.” “How will you know when you get there?” “I’ll be on my way back”. “How will you know you’re on your way back, if you don’t even know you got there?” “I’ll recognise things I saw on the way”. *** |
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 In the mid-August 2008 episode: Intro, including Miles Remains from Death Or Glory Part 2 of an interview with Roy Harper. Roy can be found at http://www.royharper.com or on myspace at http://www.myspace.com/harperroy
Photo taken by Paul during a break in the podcast recording. |
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Scene 7 [cont...] BEN Well Miss I have actually experienced a multitude of positions in my young life an' could literally give you a list if you want. It depends what you want? I'm Mr. Easy. My last girlfriend called me 'Sunny Side Up' but I think she was a bit bisexual. HELEN [breathlessly panting] Go on! I'm all yours! All channels of communication are open!
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Scene 7 Int. store cupboard. Day One[cont...] It is hot and stifling and Miss Miton's make-up and mascara are dripping down her face. BEN Good gawd Maam! HELEN What's the matter? Get in and put the frigging mat over there! An' call me Hell Raiser Babee in future with that cotton wool in your cheeks Godfather gargling with Brobat husky kinda voce! It turns me own. OK? |
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Scene 6 Int.store cupboard. Day One. Four pm. Ben is in the store cupboard. It's a large windowless walk-in cupboard the size of a small study. I's cluttered with caretaking stuff. There is a gentle tap on the door outside and he lets Helen in. HELEN Ben. About this morning. It was great - really - but this little voice in my head keeps telling me I_ He kisses her. She kisses him back. Then.
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Scene 4 Int. classroom. Day One. Afternoon Helen is with her class. She looks at her clock - it's 3pm. HELEN Right. I like to end each day by reading a book. [They look excited] Before I start, can anyone tell me the name of a good story writer? All hands shoot up. HELEN Emma. EMMA Joanne Rowling |
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Scene 3 [cont] The staffroom door opens and Ben Lovett, the caretaker, enters. He is mid twenties and deeply, ruggedly handsome. We see him as Helen sees him - in a shimmery golden haze, moving in slow motion and accompanied by that Diet Coke music. Helen's eyes follow him as he comes up. HELEN [To cam] And then I realise - I stay for the kids obviously. BEN [He has a lovely attractive burr] Morning Helen.
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Int. staffroon. Day One. Morning. Studio. This is a bright cheery staffroom with comfy chairs, coffee tables, notices on the wall and a sink in the corner with coffee stuff. There are five women in the room, but we'll only meet three. Linda Sweet [40 ish] is at her pigeon hole, Wendy Youngblood [22] and Clare Tunney [late 20's] crosses to Helen as she enters.
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Scene 2 Int. corridor. Day One. Morning. Location. Helen walks along the school corridor, talking to us. [cam] HELEN See? Ten minutes and they're yours for life. A couple might be in therapy for life, but- well - you can't win them all She passes the library door where we can see two excited children telling a third. CHILD 1 The bogey man just carried him off
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