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Andrew Spragson
(youtube character)
(Due early 2012)
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Hailing from the North East,
Andrew’s inherent optimistic view on life and extraordinarily naïve
outlook combines with his camp, endearing and engaging personality to
create a truly unique character. Despite working in a call centre for “a
very well respected mobile communications organisation” and living
with his parents, the always 29-year-old Andrew feels it’s his duty
to offer his wisdom to the anyone who listens.
From how to sing properly to get an audition on X-Factor, to relationship
advice, to TV presenting, Andrew is a one-man surgery for anyone with a
problem – and all despite his apparent lack of success with
absolutely anything.
Currently in development.
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‘The Home’
(TV Sitcom)
(2012)
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This affectionate sitcom focuses
on the residents, their families and the staff of Claremont Lodge, a
nursing home threatened with closure due to budget cuts. However, they
won’t take it lying down and management and residents alike set about
finding ways to make money to keep the place open. Manager and amateur
magician Sandy also endures personal turmoil and many sacrifices to help
Claremont Lodge, but his efforts go largely unnoticed. Will the home be
saved? Co-written with Sam Drury.
Completed 2012.
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Back To The Nest
(Radio Sitcom)
(2012)
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In these credit-crunch days,
getting rid of the kids from the family home is hard enough, but just when
you think they’ve all gone - this house in Mitcham has a surprise in
store. Ivor and Joan were enjoying their early retirement when peace
activist and OTT anti-racism worker Lizz was forced back home after her
engagement went pear-shaped. And when her older sister, bubbly nurse
Catherine, leaves her husband in Yorkshire, she returns too (even if it is
with a bizarre Barnsley/London accent combo). Then, just when the morning
queue for the bathroom was manageable, ever the pessimist and youngest
child Chris returns after running into financial difficulties with his Driving
School business. Ivor and Joan once more don the responsibility of being
doting parents but not for long, as between them they plan on putting their
kids’ lives back on track.
Completed 2012.
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'Being Todd' [Working Title]
(TV Sitcom)
(2011)
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An exploration into a completely
unique style of sitcom writing. This black
comedy pushes the boundaries of the conventional sitcom. Raw and
natuarlistic in its presentation with minimal set-pieces and plots - it
will be the closest thing to real life imaginable. And Todd and his friends
and families storylines provoke a shocking insight into the realities of
suburban life, from Todd's catastrophic suicide attempts, his alcoholic
mother's unthinkable attempts to get booze and his father's interest in
wholly unnatural and illegal material on the internet.
Completed 2011.
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'davidhallam79'
(TV Mockumentary)
(2011)
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A short mockumentary piece
featuring David Hallam, a psychic whose chance predictions made him a Youtube
sensation. Predicting the arrival of Gazza at the scene of Raoul Moat's
stakeout in Rothbury made him a hit and a documentary crew are sent to
unearth the truth behind the psychic glitz and pretense.Idea co-developed
with Brad Atwill. Produced by DayDott productions.
Written 2011.
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'The Site'
(TV Sitcom)
(2010)
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Set on a building site, this
series follows the efforts of site manager Bob and his attempts at
controlling his eclectic team. When he lands a massive contract to build a
new mental health wing of a hospital, the pressure takes its toll. A slight
Gavin and Stacey feel to this more dramatic sitcom, developing
relationships with Bob and his assistant, Den, and exploring young worker,
Joe's attempts at trying to track down his real father. Co-written with Bob
Campbell.
Treatment complete 2010.
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'Sketches'
(Audio Sketches)
(2010)
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A collection of outrageously
dark and sombre audio comedy sketches provoking shocking and controversial
reponses. Inspired by Chris Morris' Jam and Derek and Clive - these wholly
naturalistic, semi-improvised sketches are designed to showcase the dark
elements of Tom's writing as well as demonstrating performance and
production skills.
Completed mid 2010.
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'Tom and Dave'
(TV Sitcom)
(2010)
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When Tom's boring and monotonous life gets the better of
him, he decides to do something about it. With his friend Dave, they
together outline two main areas to improve themselves. The sitcom outlines
the pair's unsuccessful attempts at realising these goals, highlighting the
true reasons behind their failing lives - from buying a flat, to getting a
girlfriend, nothing goes right. Coupling an ensemble cast from their jobs
at Newland College, this show follows the ups, the downs and the epic fails
that plague these two friends throughout.
Completed July 2010
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'For Pete's Sake'
(TV Sitcom + 1hr special adaptation)
(2009/2010)
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Peter's northern roots don't match his cosmopolitan
background and his ambitions to move away from his nagging Mother and
Grandmother with whom he (still) lives. Juggling between the grim reality
of a working class background and the central idea of escaping the grey
world of Pete's upbringing, this sitcom elevates the simple story of life's
ambitions to an hilarious tale of misfortune, misunderstandings and
sometimes downright misery. Co written with Ben Ellis.
Completed January 2010
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'Hell on Earth'
(TV Sitcom)
(2008)
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At the pub, God lost two good
souls in a bet whilst playing pool with The Devil. The Devil uses these
souls in a gameshow based in Hell where the contestants are forced to
influence the lives of each other’s families and friends on earth.
The studio audience decides the winner of each show based on the most
embarrassing, cringe worthy and misfortunate circumstances they create and
the winner of the series' soul is allowed to go free whilst the loser's
soul is incarcerated forever. Welcome to Hell on Earth.
Completed October 2008.
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Straitjacket
(Sketch Group)
(2003 - 2008)
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Comedy duo - written for BBC, E4, finalists in Super
Shorts Film Competition, winner of Channel4's 4Talent creative artists
award, twice completed successive runs at the Edinburgh Festival and work
screened at the Montreal Comedy Festival. Currently producing pilot for
America with Bob
Odenkirk having had work successfully screened across
the U.S.A. and Canada. "Would
grace any TV sketch show" (Henry Normal).
website
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'The Misadventures of Will and
Clark'
(TV Sitcom)
(2007)
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The premise of the sitcom chronicles the lives of four
underachieving friends who are on a quest to realise their potential and
survive 21st century expectations. Unfortunately, they manage to struggle
with ordinary everyday situations which result in them becoming embroiled
in extraordinary situations. Welcome to the Misadventures of Will and Clark.
Completed March 2008.
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'Neighbourhood Watch'
(TV Sitcom)
(2006)
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Sitcom built around a local neighbourhood watch group,
bringing together clashing personalities and unusual situations.
Completed September 2006.
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Karl Daly
(youtube character)
(2006 - 2009)
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An ongoing sequence of videos on YouTube generating a
following and interest in the whacky and surreal world of unusual
Bristolian character; Karl Daly. Karl Daly was invited to feature in 7
episodes of the weekly show "Unanimous: The Fallout" on E4,
produced by FOX in 2006.
website: karlday81.com
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Harold Shipman Site
(Parody website)
(2001)
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A site parodying the life of serial killer Harold Shipman.
Originally hosted on freeserve, the site was banned twice. It was created
and completed at the time of his capture and imprisonment where he
subsequently killed himself. It was an experimantal avenue into the darker
realms of comedy and may
not suit all tastes.
website: tom-bennett.com/haroldshipman
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