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The next blog posts will be my re designs of existing logos for shop fronts of Church St. It will be a vision imagining a future for Church Street. I agreed to to do this with Ballu.
Church st. Soap Opera Script
Church
St.
This soap opera
tells the tales of the people who live and work on Church Street, Edgware Road.
Scene one
Greg and Terrie wake
up from sleep.
Greg
Terrie. It’s 5. Wake
up.
Terrie half awake
says.
Terrie
What!
Greg
It’s 5. Wake up. If
you don’t wake up you’ll be late for work.
Greg sighs for a
couple of seconds and then speaks.
Greg
I’m sorry about the
argument last night. I was just stressed from work. I didn’t mean to seem that
cold.
Terrie
Greg I’ve had enough
of you and this change of attitude. You make everything uncomfortable for me
and Justina. I’m sorry to say this, but I want a divorce.
Greg
What!
Terrie
You heard. A
divorce. I don’t have to stay with you. Justina’s nearly eighteen.
Greg
What do you mean a
divorce?
Terrie
I can’t talk to you
when you’re like this. Have a shower. Get ready for work. You’ll be late. We’ll
talk about it after work.
Next scene
Neil calls his ex
wife Petal.
Petal
Hello.
Neil
It’s me. I’m sorry I
missed last weekend. I had work that I couldn’t get out of and it was last
minute. Can I have Pete for a four day holiday?
Petal
No.
Petal thinks about
it leaving a silence on the phone.
Petal
Wait. I’ll think
about it.
Neil
Can I visit him
today?
Petal
No. We’re going to
the market to get some stuff. Look Neil you know what the court ordered. Stick
to that. Bye.
Next scene
Justina is working
at the local café. Dawn comes out of her office.
Justina
Hey Dawn. I know
this is last minute. But can I have three hours off to go to an interview.
Dawn
Where is this
interview?
Justina
It is London College
of Communication. Only the biggest ever journalist and art university in Europe. It’s in Elephant and Castle.
Dawn
I don’t know.
Justina you should of told me a week ago.
Justina
Please.
Dawn
Alright. Good luck
Just.
Justina’s Dad Greg
comes in to the café.
Greg
Hey Justina. I just
wanted to wish you good luck. You’ve worked hard all year and you deserve this.
Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.
Justina
I heard a bit of the
argument between you and Mum last night. Is it that bad?
Greg
No. It’s just a
lovers tiff. I look back on it and it was over the silliest thing.
Justina
Right. I don’t want
you to break up.
Greg
I better go. I’m
losing customers. But good luck yeah. Bye.
Next scene
Sidney drives his car to the market area of Church Street with his girlfriend Naomi in the car. Sidney sees his mate Eddie on the pavement and
stops.
Sidney
Eddie. Hows things?
Eddie
Good. You know. The
usual.
Sidney
We gotta catch up
sometime.
Naomi interrupts
Naomi
I better get off to
work.
Sidney
See you tonight.
Naomi
Bye babes.
Naomi kisses Sidney. He drives off. Naomi talks to Eddie.
Naomi
Eddie I have to tell
you something.
Eddie
What? You won’t
leave Sid. You made it clear he is the one for you.
A student interrupts
them.
Barbie
Excuse me. I’m
Barbie. I’m sorry to bother you. But can I ask you some questions about Church Street?
Eddie
Sure.
Naomi
I better go. I’ll
come by your stall later.
Eddie answers
Barbie’s questions.
Next scene
Greg goes back to
his stall and finds school kids stealing his stuff. They run off. He tries to
run after them, but then feels a nasty pain in his chest. Bobby and Violet find
him.
Violet
Greg. Are you okay?
Greg
I’m fine. Just a bit
of pain.
Violet
It don’t look like
that.
Greg
Honestly. I’m fine.
I’m having a doctor’s appointment next Tuesday for a check up.
Greg
Those kids from that
drama school Sylvia Young. They are crazy. I swear those kids should be kept
inside by curfew on lunchtimes.
Bobby
You can’t work
anymore. You need to slow down. Have a tea at least.
Bobby takes Greg to
the café.
Bobby
Justina’s not here.
Greg
She has a uni
interview. I don’t want her informed of this and my wife. I want her to smash
it with flying colours. I know that’s a bit corny, but you know what I mean.
Imogen takes an
order from Greg, Bobby and Violet. Imogen attempts to use the coffee machine
and has a pain in her stomach. Her colleague Rosie notices this.
Rosie
Immie. You okay.
Imogen
Yeah I just tripped
over my daughter’s school bag last night.
Imogen’s husband
Eamon walks into the café.
Eamon
Hey hun.
Imogen with surprise
and joy says.
Imogen
What are you doing
here?
Eamon
I thought I’d
surprise you. We could go out for lunch. Just us two.
Imogen
Okay. Why not?
Eamon
I just have to go to
the loo. I’ll be just a minute.
Rosie watches on
suspiciously.
Imogen talks to
Maxie.
Imogen
What happened was a
one night stand. It can never happen again. Eamon must never know. Please don’t
tell him. I love him and my family. Please don’t ruin our happy home.
Maxie
If you say so.
Next scene
Naomi and her next
stall neighbour Hannah talk.
Naomi
Han. I think I might
be pregnant. I’m late and I have never felt like this.
Hannah
Are you happy enough
with Sidney? Do you want a child with him?
Naomi
Of course I do. We
have never been more happy. But I had that thing with Eddie.
Hannah
Are you saying he
might be the Daddy?
Naomi
I don’t know. He
might.
Hannah
Stay away from
Eddie. You know his rep.
Naomi
I will. But should I
tell him.
Hannah
I don’t know. This
one is up to you. Only you can make this decision.
Naomi
I have to tell him.
He has a right to know. Right?
Hannah
Good luck.
Next scene
Naomi intends to
tell Eddie the truth about her fertility.
Naomi
Eddie. Are you free?
I have to tell you something.
Petal interrupts
Naomi and Eddie.
Petal
Hi. Have you seen an
action man doll? My son Pete has lost it. I saw him with it here.
Eddie
No. I’m sorry. I
haven’t seen it here. I can help you look for it though. Naomi. Can you look
after my stall for fifteen minutes?
Naomi
Okay.
Eddie, Petal and
Pete walk around the market. Imogen finds it and gives it to Pete.
Petal
Thank you so much.
Pete loves his action man doll more than me. I don’t think he would of gotten
over it had he never seen it again.
Imogen
It’s alright. I have
a daughter the same age. I know what they are like at that age.
Petal
Pete. What do you
say?
Pete
Thank you.
Imogen goes back to
the café.
Petal
Eddie. I’m so
grateful for all your help. I don’t know how to repay you.
Eddie
It’s alright. No
problem.
Eddie walks away.
Petal
Eddie wait.
Eddie stops and
walks back.
Petal
I don’t mean to be a
bit full on. But do you want to go out with me on a date?
Eddie
Yes. Actually I know
a great restaurant nearby. I’ll meet you back here in a couple of hours.
Petal
Right. See you then.
Petal walks away to
the car park holding Pete’s hand, who is holding his action man toy. Petal
calls Neil.
Neil
Hello.
Petal
Hey Neil. Are you
available to look after Pete tonight?
Neil
Yes.
Petal
That’s good. Thanks.
Next scene
Eamon overhears a
conversation between Dawn and Rosie about Imogen’s bruises. He punches the door
as he hears them walk away.
Eamon walks out and
him and Imogen leave the café.
Imogen
Thanks for the
surprise. I am so grateful. Only problem is I have to clean everywhere now
Justina has an interview for uni.
Eamon
Oh.
Next scene
Naomi attempts to
talk with Eddie.
Naomi
Eddie. I urgently
need to tell you something.
Eddie
Tell me what?
Haven’t you told me enough? Me and you was a mistake. Sidney can give you things I can’t. Just remember
you called it off. I have a date with a beautiful girl tonight who won’t use
me.
Naomi
Eddie I ain’t
jealous. You can do what you like. You’re a grown man. Shame you don’t act like
it.
Next scene
Eamon drops Imogen
back at her workplace the café.
Imogen
Thanks for lunch
Eamon. I gotta put my things upstairs. See you tonight.
Eamon kisses Imogen.
As she goes upstairs, he goes to the toilets and floods it. He smiles and then
walks away.
Next scene
Eddie is walking
around Church
Street.
He suddenly is nearly run over by Neil.
Eddie
What the hell are
you doing? Are you trying to kill me?
Neil
I’m sorry mate. I
didn’t see you. You came out of nowhere.
Petal walks past
with Pete. Pete shouts.
Pete
Daddy.
Eddie realises Neil
is Pete’s Dad. Neil gets out the car. Eddie and Neil shake hands. Petal talks
to Pete.
Petal
Be good for your
Daddy.
Eddie
Petal are you ready?
Petal
Yes. Let’s go Eddie.
Bye Pete.
Next scene
Imogen walks into
the toilets and finds the place flooded. She calls Dawn and calls for everyone
to go outside. Dawn shouts at Imogen.
Dawn
How could you do
this? You have ruined my café.
Imogen
What! You think I
did this. Why would I do that?
Dawn
Who else? I asked
you to clean the toilets last minute to fill in for Justina.
Imogen
Dawn. I did not do
this.
Dawn
Save it. You’re
sacked. Don’t ever come back here again. Get your things and get lost.
Next scene
Naomi walks out of
the local pharmacy and is seen by her boyfriend Sidney.
Sidney
Naomi.
Naomi
Hey. Are you
alright?
Sidney
What are you doing
at the pharmacy?
Naomi
Sidney. I don’t know how to tell you this. But I
might be pregnant.
Signey
Pregnant.
Naomi
Yes pregnant.
Sidney with joy hugs her and tells her.
Sidney
This is great news.
Naomi
I don’t know for
sure. I might not be.
Sidney gets down on one knee.
Sidney
Naomi. Will you
marry me? Will you take my name?
Naomi
Yes. But you don’t
have a ring.
Sidney
So what. We have
love and that’s all that matters.
Next scene
A new market has
opened today. A fish market. Greg sells fruit and veg. He sees it as
competition. To be professional Greg approaches the new stall.
Greg
Hello. I am Greg. I
run the fruit and veg market.
Andrew
I’m Andrew. Call me
Andy. I deal with fish. I hope there is no ill will or competition.
Greg
No. Of course not.
Greg and Andrew
shake hands.
Greg
Good luck on Church Street.
Next scene
As Imogen walks out
the café she calls Eamon crying.
Eamon
Hello.
Imogen
Eamon. It’s me. I’ve
just been fired from my job. Dawn thought I flooded the café on purpose.
Eamon
Did you do it?
Imogen
Of course I didn’t.
How could you think that! It wasn’t me. Who could of done this?
Eamon
I don’t know hun.
Just come straight home. I’ll pick up the kids from school.
Imogen
See you later Eamon.
Imogen hangs up the
phone. Maxie chases after Imogen.
Maxie
I’m so sorry Imogen.
I told Dawn you couldn’t of done something like this. It’s not of your
character.
Imogen cries.
Maxie
Don’t cry Immie. You
are beautiful and the strongest woman I know.
Maxie and Imogen
kiss. Imogen hesitates, backs off and walks away.
Next scene
Justina calls her
Dad Greg on the phone.
Justina
Dad.
Greg
Hey babes. What
happened?
Justina
I got in.
Greg
Yes.
Justina
They loved my
portfolio. I thought they were going to hate it.
Greg
I’m so happy for you
baby. Have you told your Mum?
Justina
I called her first.
Greg
We all have to
celebrate by going to the pub.
Next scene
Dawn, Maxie and
Rosie clean up what’s left of the café. A teenage boy walks in.
Jesus
Hey ladies. You need
some help to clean up this place? Can I offer my services?
Dawn
No. You’re about
twelve. That’s child labour.
Jesus
I’m not twelve. I’m
sixteen. Just finished my exams and left school. I’ll get my GCSEs results next
month. You shouldn’t mop up. It makes it worse. Put tissues on the water. It
helps dry quicker.
Rosie
Dawn. He’s right.
Dawn
I’ll employ you to
tidy up. A week’s trial.
Jesus
When do I start?
Dawn
Now.
Jesus
I’m Jesus by the
way.
Rosie, Dawn and
Maxie give him the tissues.
Next scene
Terrie visits Greg
on the market stall.
Greg
Terrie. Good news
right. My baby girl is going to uni. The first in the family.
Terrie
I’m so proud of her.
She deserves it.
Terrie sighs for a
couple of seconds and then speaks to Greg.
Terrie
I’ve got to tell you
something. I don’t know how to say it, but I want a divorce.
Greg
Why?
Terrie
You’ve changed. You
make it impossible for me to be around you. You aren’t the same man I married.
You will always be the father of my daughter and I will love you for that.
Greg
Is there somebody
else?
Terrie
No.
Greg
There is. Who?
Terrie
It’s your brother.
Greg
Rusty.
Terrie
There was no affair.
But the feelings are there. I was with him first.
Greg
I don’t want to know
about your tales of being a desperate housewife. I want us to celebrate our
baby girl being the first of the family to go to uni. Come with us for a drink
at the pub tonight and we will tell her after. I have been with him side by
side on that market for twenty years. How could he betray me like this?
Next scene
Eddie and Petal are
in the restaurant on a date.
Petal
So have you lived on
Church
Street
all your life?
Eddie
Yes. My Dad worked
on the market and when he retired I took his place.
Petal
So Eddie. Why hasn’t
some other beautiful girl snapped you up?
Eddie
I don’t know. Just
focused on my work.
Petal
Are you gay or
bisexual?
Eddie
No. Straight my
whole life and till the day I die.
A song plays in the
background.
Petal
Oh my god. This is
my jam.
Eddie
The George Michael
song.
Petal
My Mum loves him and
always played his music when I was a kid.
Petal gets up and
grabs Eddie’s hand. They both dance. Petal kisses Eddie.
Petal
I don’t want to ruin
the moment. Do you want to follow up this date with you, me and Pete going to
Southend for a day?
Eddie
Yeah.
Eddie kisses Petal.
Next scene
Greg, Terrie and
Justina are in the pub. Greg recognizes one of the kids who stole from him.
Greg
That’s one of those
brats who stole from my market.
Terrie
Greg. Just leave it.
This is Justina’s night.
Greg
Alright.
Greg
A toast to Justina’s
future education and being the first of our family to go to uni.
They all raise the
glasses together.
Greg, Terrie and
Justina
Toast.
Next scene
As Eddie and Petal
eat and talk. Both Naomi and Sidney walk into the restaurant.
Eddie
Sidney. Naomi. How are you both?
Sidney
Good.
Eddie
Let me introduce you
to my date Petal.
Petal shakes hands
with both Sidney and Naomi.
Eddie
What brings you both
here?
Sidney
Naomi. Should we?
Naomi
Yes.
Sidney
Naomi is preggers.
Eddie
Congratulations.
Naomi
We are also engaged.
Petal
I’m so happy for you
both. All the best.
Eddie shakes Sidney’s hand and Kisses Naomi. Eddie, Petal and Sidney have a toast and drink wine. Eddie tells
Naomi and Sidney they have to leave. Petal talks to Eddie.
Petal
Eddie. I had a
really good time. I haven’t really done anything since my divorce. You are a
great catch.
Eddie and Petal
kiss.
Next scene
Greg’s brother Rusty
enters the pub. Greg confronts Rusty.
Greg
How could you? You
have been having an affair with my wife.
Rusty
There has been no
affair. We were going to tell you.
Greg
You’re my brother.
With my wife. The ultimate sin.
Justina
What’s going on?
Greg
Tell her Terrie.
Terrie
I wanted a divorce
from you regardless of your brother.
Terrie
You are an arrogant,
rude, selfish and haven’t been treating me right. And you’re a useless father.
She didn’t get her intelligence from you. I was with Rusty first and it was my
biggest mistake marrying you.
Rusty
Nothing’s happened.
But we are going to start a relationship.
Greg attempts to hit
Rusty. He then falls to the floor. Gets up and attempts a punch. But has a
heart attack and faints to the floor. Justina yells.
Justina
Dad.
The end
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