Avatar The Barrage of Flaps

I have been commissioned to write a new period drama for an as yet untitled new channel on the television. I think it’ll sit somewhere neatly between Nat Geo HD and the God Channel. Having watched and been forced with a ped egg pointed at my throat to sit through what the twenty first century considers to be a period drama I have ultimately decided that even though it may have costumes and big frilly wigs it also needs a bit of… well the letters haven’t been invented to write the word out yet but for want of a better word let’s go with pizazz.

You can’t just hire Hugh Bonneville and except everything to fall into place; I learned that the hard way when it came to the shooting of ‘Soiling and Soliloquies’ in 2012. No, what you need is a wonderful idea at heart, an original idea that’ll whack those Johnnys between the eyes and scoop up the awards as well. So we come to ‘The Barrage of Flaps’. It’s a 17th century period drama but, for some reason, the 1980’s have travelled back in time to poison not just another decade but an entire century. Betwixt the poverty and the heartache and historical accuracy there will be Wham playing on a jukebox in the background, everyone is wearing Casio watches and teenagers hassle strangers with Slush Puppies and Sony Walkmans.

I think it’s when they have a synth fundraiser for some orphans in episode four, and Axel F turns up at the last minute to offer his support, that most people will start crying.

7 comments on “The Barrage of Flaps

  • It IS an incredible title, and one which instantly commands the attention of those reading it. I expect viewing figures of at least ten million per episode.

  • That’s it. Don’t read anything else, it may spoil it. Just keep considering that title and never look back.

  • I’m just imagining a barrage balloon covered in flaps floating above war torn London.

  • I’m imagining a fighter jet shooting big missiles into your flappy balloon, setting it on fire and making it fall to the earth.

    Ha.

  • I’m thrilled with all this positive feedback, and hope to include your ideas in the second series once it gets commissioned.

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