Black Mirror 'The National Anthem' - Pink Script - 1/8/2011 - 53.
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I/E. BANKSIDE STUDIOS - DAY 1 97 The car is parked outside the studio complex. In the back, the PM sits with his head in his hands. Tom Bilce is reading from a post-broadcast statement he has prepared. TOM
“Michael Callow has displayed incredible bravery in what was literally a matter of life or death.” That’s how we open, then we move on to --
Michael puts a hand up: stop.
TOM (CONT’D)
Okay. Yeah. Outside the car, Alex is whispering with CALLETT ALEX Everything in place? CALLETT Yes sir. ALEX It’s sedated? CALLETT Injection. It’s docile. Alex pats him on the arm. Then opens the car door. ALEX (softly) It’s time to go in now. Michael looks up. He is in tears.
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INT. NASH ARMS PUB - DAY 1 98 Hubbub -- the TV is still showing UKN News’s Bankside Studios shot. Then suddenly, an abrupt cut to black. The pub falls silent. A caption on the TV reads: OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT ANNOUNCER This is an official announcement. In a few minutes the Prime Minister will perform an indecent act on your screens. There’s a cheer. Behind the bar, SONIA’s son has reappeared from upstairs.
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