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The Murder Discussion

from A Very English Scandal

Written by Russell T Davies

A Very English Scandal

Jeremy Thorpe and Peter Bessell discuss the existential threat posed by Norman Scott's public admissions of his homosexuality. As the conversation turns dark, Jeremy coldly proposes that the only way to protect their political careers and reputations is to have Norman killed.

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BESSELL: Then what do we do?

JEREMY: We get rid of him.

BESSELL: How?

JEREMY: We could scare him. My friend David. He knows some men.

BESSELL: What, to rough him up, d’you mean? I’m not sure that would work.

JEREMY: Norman? He’d be terrified. The creature’s pathetic.

BESSELL: I’m not sure. It’s an e

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CharactersJeremy, Bessell
Duration2-3 minutes
Age Range40s-50s
GenderMale & Male
GenreDrama, Thriller
PeriodContemporary
Formatduologue
SourceA Very English Scandal
ToneDark, chilling, desperate, manipulative
AccentBritish (RP)
Suitable Foragent showcase, self tape, general practice
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