Day 1: The Election

script for this Broadcast is available. *Day 1: The Election - Script*

**Day 1: "The Election"** is a Broadcast in *Not For Broadcast*. It is the first playable broadcast in the game.

## Pre-Broadcast

Dave calls Alex Winston and lets them know that they will have to run the news for the night as he can't make it. He tells them not to worry, mentioning that broadcasting isn't hard and he'll stay on the phone to help them with it. His messages serve as the basic tutorial and introduction to concepts like the Audience Meter, the Broadcast Screen, the Master Screen, the Camera Feeds, the Vision Mixer, and the Master Trip Switch.

After he finishes his walkthrough, Dave notes that they're currently broadcasting the end titles for the show before them, remarking that since they fortunately go on for fucking ages, there's plenty of time to explain. His speech gets abruptly cut off as the 'Coming Up Later' screen then appears on the Broadcast Screen. Briefly shocked, Dave explains that since the end titles are over, they haven't got long until the National Nightly News broadcast starts. He instructs Alex to quickly look under the desk at the VHS Rack and select three of the video tapes to load into the VHS Machines on the right.

The previous show on Channel One gives the summary of programming for the rest of the evening:

* UP NEXT - National Nightly News
* 7pm - The Quotation Game - a team of nuclear physicists will take on four old ladies from East Grinching in the semi-final.
* 8pm - The Shape of Now - this award-winning documentary series looks at the history of the knee-length sock and its importance during the great blackouts of 1871.
* 9pm - The Freedom of Being Colin - sit back and relax with this multiple award-winning movie.
* 11:15pm - Incisors - Doctor Adrian Atkinson-Blimey will be grilling his guests, with tonight seeing a return of leading economist Katie Brightman.
* Midnight - National Weather Report

Behind the scenes, Floor Manager Jennifer Hartley offers Jeremy Donaldson, the news anchor, prawn and mayonnaise while he's attempting to do his pre-broadcast routine. He informs her that seafood makes him come out in pustules, and Jenny retorts that she thought such might increase their viewing figures. Jeremy expresses frustration about how she offers him prawns daily, and as Jenny remarks that such is how she shows love, Jeremy replies that she's trying to kill him. As Jenny walks off, Jeremy resumes his routine, with Jenny proceeding to count down to the start of the broadcast.

## Segment 1

### Headlines

Jeremy starts the broadcast by greeting the viewers, and introducing the main headlines of the night, some of which will be discussed later in the broadcast:

* Moving On Up - The election win that experts said just couldn't happen.
* Hopeful Or Hostile - Controversy as global mega-corporation Rymmington-Svist buys Honest Andy's Totally Independent and corners the Flard market.
* Top Chap - Sports fans everywhere celebrate as popular footballer Johnny Hamsleeves wins Sports' Personality of the Year
* A Spoonful of Sugar - Megan will be chatting with movie star Laurence Blunderclatch about his new movie: "The Medicated"

Jeremy finishes the headlines by announcing that, in the final segment, the leaders of Advance will be giving their remarks on their historic election victory.

### Title Sequence

The Day 1 title sequence starts with a red background with a digital clock counting down. A rotating wire-frame globe enters the screen, with clips of prior broadcasts circling around it. An explosion erupts beneath the globe as clips continue to circle around it.

Once all the clips have left the screen, red text with a white outline appear in front of the globe, saying "National Nightly News". Another explosion erupts, followed by white text with a red outline that says "With Jeremy Donaldson" appearing under the original text. All of the text fades away as the wire-frame globe shrinks and vanishes.

In the studio, whilst the title sequence is being shown, Jenny announces a 30-second break and Jeremy sighs, taking a sip of his water. Cath enters, applying makeup to him as he asks Jenny about Laurence Blunderclatch's appearance on the night of the election. She replies that Megan is pissed off too, and Jeremy retorts that he isn't surprised, claiming that the bloke wouldn't know democracy if it shat in his cornflakes.

Jenny says that Laurence is hot in response, and Jeremy agrees, adding on that he supposes so, if she's into oxygen thieves. She announces that there are 10 seconds before the end of the break, teasing Jeremy by telling him that his fragility is leaking and proceeding to count down to the end of the break.

### Election Results

Jeremy discusses the recently elected Advance, with their decisive win with 81% of the popular vote being the biggest election win in living memory. He adds on that they appealed to voters across the country with bold promises of permanent change, stating that critics have accused them of having a severe lack of actual policies and of being deliberately vague.

He mentions how the opposition parties have all conceded defeat to Advance's overwhelming mandate, but how they have yet to appear publicly. He notes, however, that former Home Secretary Geoffrey Geoffries issued a statement in which he comments that: "We have all been seduced by the shiny wrapping paper, but have yet to see the contents of the box."

Jeremy remarks that Geoff's statement sounds like sour grapes, proceeding to inform the viewers of content coming up after the break: Megan Wolfe's interview with Laurence Blunderclatch in Segment 2, and Advance's acceptance speech in Segment 3.

## Break 1

Megan and Jenny inform a disappointed Jeremy that he must fill after the first advertisement break, as "Wankersnatch" is running late to the studio. Jeremy warns Megan that she shouldn't try to confuse Blunderclatch with any big words. Megan offhandedly comments to Jenny that they have the same policy with Jeremy. Jenny reminds Megan that the policy was supposed to be a secret between the two of them, and Megan claims that Jeremy doesn't remember a word she says. Jeremy, in response, informs the two that he is deeply uncomfortable with their growing friendship. Megan retorts that she loves him as well as the two girls walk off.

During the break, Dave calls Alex, letting them know that they made it to the first Ad Break. He tells them that they're doing great, warning them that the next Segment is where the broadcast gets harder. He informs them that the next sequence is called a Multicam Sequence, due to it having the cutting of multiple camera feeds in it. He states that a lot of the cuts are down to personal taste, but describes three guidelines for the coming sequence.

1. Stay on who's talking.
2. No shot longer than 10 seconds.
3. Reactions shots no longer than 3 seconds.

Dave reminds Alex that the Broadcast Screen can be selected as soon as the cameras are online, so there's no need to wait until the advert is over.

Back in the studio, Megan complains about the cue cards for her interview with Blunderclatch, claiming that they give her nothing to work with. Jenny replies, saying that she thinks the higher-ups think that he won't have anything to say. Megan expresses frustration, stating that it's a huge day, but gets cut off by Blunderclatch mid-sentence as he arrives to the studio in a huff. He complains to his agent, Rob, about doing more than one interview per day when only one was agreed on, demanding that his contract is checked. Following that, he threatens Rob when he discovers that his provided bagel isn't whole wheat.

After he sits down, Megan attempts to engage in conversation, thanking him for coming on, but gets shushed by him. Jenny, amidst the silence announces that there are 10 seconds remaining in the break, proceeding to count down to the end of it.

## Segment 2

### Pre-Interview

Jeremy teases hearing from the Advance in Segment 3, then introduces Megan, the Culture Correspondent, for her interview with Blunderclatch.

### Blunderclatch Interview

Megan thanks Jeremy, telling the viewers that she has a guest who has starred in everything from Shakespeare, to the Shot-Bot films, stating that she's excited to be joined at the current moment by Laurence Blunderclatch, thanking him for coming on. He returns the thanks, stating that being on the news is among one of the greatest joys of his life. Megan then asks him about what it was like in his most recent film, The Medicated.

In response, Laurence exclaims that the film's production was a wild ride, giving praise to the director of the film, Peter Jensen, calling him a wonderful chap. He then discusses the difficulty of playing his character in the film, Doctor Lance Hemlock, claiming it was a complete departure from his previous role as Sergeant Brock Rockman in Bullet Man. When Megan comments on the two best actor awards from the role, Blunderclatch slyly responds by saying that he's not in it for the awards, although the three little statues do take pride of place on his mantelpiece.

When asked what drives him to act, he gives a cryptic response about suffering for one's audience. He goes on to mention that he is motivated by the change he can make in the world by inspiring others. Megan uses his response to segue into a different topic, asking him for his opinion on the election's result. He expresses discomfort, then answering that when it comes to politics, one should always strive to not mess it up.

Megan, following his answer, claims that he brought in a clip from The Medicated, which opens the following week around the country, requesting to be informed of what happens in the clip. Laurence obliges, stating that it's a pivotal scene where his character in the film is faced with a decision that could affect humanity's very survival.

### The Medicated Preview

The scene begins in a location referred to as The Bunker, two weeks after an event. The camera pans past test tubes and chemicals, over to Dr. Lance Hemlock, studying a set of notes and expressing confusion. His assistant, Hana Flannigan, played by Helena Canterbury-Boatshoe, reassures Lance that something unknown is not his fault. They share a brief kiss before Hana pulls away and tells Lance that they shouldn't kiss, reminding him of his wife Carol. Lance slaps her and she falls to the floor, while he expresses his regrets to a photograph of his wife. Hana stands back up from the ground with a piece of paper, urging Lance to read it. After initial hesitation, he obliges, reading it and commenting on the contents it contains, stating that the virus, the sterility, and the formula on the page is the key to stopping their problems. The pair realise that they must decide now if they should act on their findings, and dramatic music plays as they look towards the camera. Text over a background filled with shattered glass then appears, stating: "The Medicated." Smaller text appears beneath the text, stating it is "In cinemas this Christmas" as the preview ends.

Following the interview, whilst the film's preview is being played, Laurence demands that Rob get the car and that they're out of there. Jenny walks up to him, claiming that she knows that he's upset, but gets interrupted by Laurence, angry that Megan brought up politics which put him on the spot in an embarrassing situation. He asks them what kind of operation they're running, before turning to Rob, telling him that he'll be at the Dorset, and should send up a bottle of scotch and a whole ham, adding on that it's in his contract.

## Break 2

During the break, Dave calls Alex again, telling them about how the Broadcast Screen is a few seconds behind the Master Screen. He proceeds to inform them of the procedures for censoring curses, then suggests increasing the volume on the Broadcast Screen to better hear the curses when they need to be censored.

In the studio, Jenny tells Jeremy that Peter Clement has been day-drinking, resulting in him claiming that Peter is a liability even at the best of times. Jenny then gives wishes of luck to whoever is required in the context of bleeping Peter. She announces that 10 seconds are remaining in the break as Jeremy comments that having a lawyer and a TV personality leading the country doesn't seem like the best idea. Jenny claims that there have been worse, proceeding to count down to the end of the break.

## Segment 3

### Pre-Speech

Jeremy welcomes the viewers back, informing them that he's been told that they can now go live to Advance's headquarters, where the two Prime Ministers, Peter Clement and Julia Salisbury, are about to make their acceptance address.

### Speech

Peter and Julia walk into view of the cameras, followed by camera flashes. Dave expresses alarm, warning Alex that Peter looks drunk, and that they should be ready to bleep.

Julia asks Peter if she should start, and he gives her the affirmative. After initial hesitation, she thanks everyone for coming, reflecting on what a remarkable day it is. Peter then begins speaking, claiming that an unnamed group said that they were unable to win the election, adding on that said group used every low-down lying southern bastard trick they had against them, but that the people saw right through their shit.

After Julia apologizes for the language, Peter does the same, informing the viewers that he's had a couple of celebratory pints of alcohol, which makes him "coarser than a granny's fanny." She replies that his statement was memorably put, turning to the viewers and asking them if they can blame him for celebrating. Julia mentions how the viewers have heard the two of them say that Advance is not a political party throughout their campaign, stating that a party is what is had when things are going well, and that when the country is suffering, a party isn't needed, a team is. She continues, claiming that the current day is the first day of a new, better, and fairer future, expressing the possibility that everyone should be celebrating as a result.

Peter interrupts her, saying that the rich aren't included in those allowed to celebrate; that the party is over for them, and that, instead of celebrating, they should be putting their shitting pants on alongside opening their dusty checkbooks. In response, Julia remarks that his statement is once again colourfully put, yet not inaccurate. She informs the viewers that she and Peter used their executive powers to pass the Assets and Wealth Act before coming to address the nation, and that they have produced a definitive list of every person in the country with wealth into the millions with assistance from the Tax Office. Peter then exclaims that the viewers know the sort of people they're referring to, but realizes that they likely don't, due to the likes of them not being allowed in the rich's gated communities.

Julia says that, the following day, they will be introducing a sweeping reform of the tax system in the country, and that there will no longer be the possibility of hiding wealth offshore, alongside trust funds or creative accounting, mentioning that the set of tax laws will be simpler, fairer, and unavoidable. Peter, referring specifically to the rich, states that all the bastard public school snobs have got nowhere to hide. He turns to the side, then informing them that their passports were revoked earlier today, and that if they want their passports back; to leave like they threatened before the election, that they will first have to pay up and pay back.

After Peter ends his statement, Julia tells the viewers that Advance will turn the country from a nation of warring individuals into a team; to properly fund health and education, and raise the living standards of all of them. Peter then exclaims that the pundits stated that billions would have to be raised by the two of them, but that when they reclaim what's theirs, that it will be seen that the original claim is absolute ferret shite. He begins to say something to those he refers to as "posh twats," but gets interrupted by Julia, who mentions to the viewers that they're the people who pay them a pittance to serve them drinks in their private clubs, and the ones whose children are raised by the viewers, with Peter adding on that such is done so that they have time to get richer.

She then says that Advance have a statement to say for them, Peter finishing her sentence by telling the viewers that "it ends today." Julia claims that the two of them are coming for the rich's property, and will put the wealth of the country back where it should've always been: in the hands of the people who created it. Once her statement ends, she turns to Peter, agreeing with him and stating that it does, in fact, end today, adding on that they'll start making it fairer again the following day, just like they promised that they would.

Peter then tells the viewers that, until the time comes when such is done, that he suggests that they all get drunk. Julia chuckles, stating that she can't argue with his statement, thanking everyone for their time as they both walk off.

### Exit Remarks

Jeremy remarks that the acceptance speech from Advance was interesting, proceeding to give out apologies for the vulgar words used throughout it, mentioning that he hopes they were censored, but that someone will be in trouble if they weren't.

He informs the viewers that the National Nightly News will be back the following night, with full coverage of the first day under Advance. Before the broadcast ends, Jeremy wishes the viewers a peaceful night.

## Break 3

Jenny announces that they're out, walking over to Jeremy and leaning against the desk. She asks him if it's the same old boring politics, and Jeremy turns to face her, in turn questioning if what's occurring is some weird fever dream and if he's actively dying.

Jenny takes off the headphones around her neck, telling Jeremy as she walks off that he should be so lucky and states she'll see him the following night. Jeremy looks up at her, asking whether or not she's coming for a drink, and Jenny replies with a negative, mentioning that she has a date. He remarks that she's lucky, shouting at her as she walks off with a request for her to try not to get murdered.

## Adverts

There are five selections of adverts for this broadcast:

* Exercise With Hamsleeves
* My Salad Weekly
* Crazy Neil Winter
* Come To Bumley
* Alan James Long

Additionally, Day 1: The Election was also used during the demo build for PAX West 2019. This version included 5 different adverts:

* Jacket Potato
* Fix It
* Five More Years
* Beyonce Johnson
* Greatest Game

## Trivia

* While Day 1 is now officially regarded as the prologue for Not For Broadcast, being included in the free demo and listed as such, another separate level was originally planned which would've showcased the downfall of the previous Prime Minister, Jacob Hamilton-Mann.
* During Early Access, the title card for The Medicated instead featured a black screen with white glowing text, and smaller text under the title that stated, "The Doctor is in this Christmas". Following Not For Broadcast's full release, the title card was instead reverted back to the title card used in the demo build for PAX West 2019.

## References

1. ↑ https://notforbroadcast.fandom.com/wiki/File:GenuinePrologue.png