Katie Brightman

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**Katie Brightman**

Personal Information
Status
Alive

Occupation
Economist
 Commentator
 Prime Minister (Determinant)

Affiliation
Advance (Determinant)
 Biological Information

Identity
Female

Pronouns
She/Her
Hair Color
Brown (Natural)
Blonde (Dyed)

Family
Unnamed Mother
Unnamed Father

Actor
Lucy Blake

Russian Voice Actor
Ekaterina Basynskaya

**Katie Brightman** is a character in *Not For Broadcast*.

## Description

Katie Brightman is a leading economist and regular guest on the National Nightly News, being notably outspoken against Disrupt and Alan James, of whom she frequently appears alongside by.

## Personality

Katie is a competent and no-nonsense woman, disliking people who deliberately try to make others believe in things that seem bizarre and unrealistic. She knows the ropes to the nation's economy, realizing how Advance is doing some good to the economy's current state. and also has strong leader capabilities, as shown in the "A Brighter Future" epilogue where she's elected as Prime Minister for over three terms.

## History

### Episode 1

#### Day 1: The Election

*Main article:* Day 1: The Election
Katie Brightman is first mentioned during Channel One's upcoming programming summary prior to the National Nightly News broadcast, where she is stated to be a returning guest on an episode of Adrian Atkinson-Blimey's "Incisors" at 11:15pm.

#### Day 8: The Fallout

*Main article:* Day 8: The Fallout
Katie Brightman first appears in-person while Day 8's title sequence is being shown, taking a seat to the right of Jeremy Donaldson, who shakes her hand and thanks her for coming on. She returns the greeting, and proceeds to have makeup applied to her until the end of the title sequence.

As the title sequence ends, Jeremy notes the swift enactment of the Assets and Wealth Act, proceeding to introduce Katie Brightman and Alan James to the viewers. He then turns to Alan, commenting that the government certainly hasn't dragged their heels on delivering some of the legislation promised, continuing by asking him what the Wealth Act means to them. Alan replies that it means nothing, and that they're still vassal slaves, just in prettier cages, which results in a surprised glance from Katie.

When asked if she shares the same opinion by Jeremy, she tells him that she's afraid she doesn't, and that she believes Advance has instead just realized that the current economic system of unlimited, unending growth is untenable, and that they're changing things up. Alan replies that he agrees with Katie, continuing by saying that Advance is moving to the next steps in the Grand Plan.

Jeremy curiously asks Alan what he means by "Grand Plan", who in turn says that it's all in his book, "Alan James is Right," placing a copy of the book down onto the table. He continues by saying that they're to become the Great Herd - Ignorant, sterile, and short-lived. Katie rebuts Alan's claim, informing Alan that Advance has perhaps just realized that if they carry on in the way they are, that they'll destroy themselves as well as the planet in a mad orgy of consumption. She apologizes for the colorful metaphor, and Alan replies, stating that orgy is the right word, only that it will be the Overlords having an orgy on their poor, broken backs. Alan James once again claims that it's all in his book, but before he can finish saying its title, Jeremy interrupts, finishing Alan James' statement with "Shamelessly Self-Promoting?"

Jeremy proceeds to ask Katie how she thinks the rest of the world will respond to Advance's new approach, and she replies that she thinks the rest of the world are watching carefully, with Advance being the most disruptive threat that the World Powers have faced since the last great war. Alan James agrees with Katie, saying that she's right, and that war is inevitable. Katie thanks Alan and tries to tell him something, but gets interrupted by him, who continues in regards to his previous statement. He states that the war will not be one like ever seen before, that he's talking about there being millions of deaths, talking about high-tech weapons that can level entire cities, and before he can continue saying what he's talking about for the third time, he gets interrupted by Jeremy, who finishes his statement once again, this time with "Out of the wrong orifices?"

Alan replies, saying that Jeremy can mock him all he likes, and asks him who will be laughing when Advance murders his parents, poisons his food, and take him away to their camps for hypno-brainwashing. Katie rolls her eyes and informs Alan that such might be a great way to sell books, but that he knows it isn't going to happen in a democracy. Alan replies that democracy is dead, and Katie acknowledges his statement, saying that Advance is radical, and change is always frightening, but that the truth is that the Wealth and Assets Act has made 90% of the population wealthier, and is on target to produce a permanent end to poverty.

Alan spouts vulgar slang and claims that what Katie doesn't understand is that the people behind the Assets and Wealth Act are the same people, and while they've rebranded, that it's all a little circus act to keep the public from seeing the tyrant behind the curtain. Katie states that there is where Alan is wrong, and that for a start, Advance has mobilized the youth vote like never seen before. Alan interrupts Katie in the middle of speaking, who says that while she calls it mobilizing, he calls it the grooming of an entire generation to walk happily into eternal bondage, exclaiming that they're like psychic paedophiles.

Once Alan has finished talking, Jeremy asks Katie for her predictions. She replies that the Assets and Wealth Act is only the first step, and that Advance has a historic budgetary surplus and as well as properly funding public services, that they've already begun funneling unprecedented amounts into scientific research and the Arts.

Alan James places another book down, referencing it again, saying that in it, he calls he calls scientific research and the Arts "FrankenScience and Opiarts." Afterwards, Jeremy asks if they can get back to the issue at hand, to which Alan exclaims that such is the issue, and that it's all coming from the water and chemicals, which are being pumped full of Belief Juice.

Katie then tells Alan that she wants to see those changes, but only if they're sustainable, and if Advance loses their power after spending half of the GDP on dismantling infrastructure, that it could be catastrophic. Alan replies that the catastrophe is that they are succeeding, and that Advance has got them sat on the news talking about their puppet show.

Jeremy then informs the two that they are running out of time in the interview, asking Alan what the future looks like to him. Alan James states that he believes the future is a bleak space where they've all been figuratively sodomised into submission, and Jeremy retorts with "Of course", then asking Katie for her views. She tells him that they might be on the eve of a brave new world, and that while they need some change, they need to be cautious, and should walk forwards with their eyes open.

Jeremy ends the segment by saying that those are two very different visions of the future, thanking the two for joining him. As the segment ends, Jenny announces a minute-long break, and Jeremy turns to Katie, saying that he thinks the Assets and Wealth Act might do some good. She agrees with him, replying that she hopes so too, only to be interrupted as Alan asks her how much she's getting paid to say that. She then tells him to shut the fuck up, and that she's never heard so much shit in her life. He retorts by saying that they'll see who's full of shit, and she responds by telling him that she can explain it to him, but unfortunately cannot understand it for him, walking off.

#### Day ???: The Lockdown

*Main article:* Day ???: The Lockdown
Katie Brightman returns during the first ad break on Day ???, bickering with Alan James on separate screens. She states that she'll never understand something unspecified, Alan chiming in that he doesn't expect her to and taking a drink from a mug. As he's doing such, Katie questions why something resides under his pillow, receiving the answer that it's self-love as Alan adds on that she should support him. Katie remarks that she supports self-love, and that it's the photo of himself that he sleeps with that she's struggling with. Alan claims that it was a good day for him hair-wise, and was walking down the street when he caught his own reflection, thinking "What a brave young man he is..." He continues, but gets interrupted by Megan on another feed counting down to the end of the break.

As the break ends, Megan Wolfe introduces Katie as a respected academic, then introducing Alan James as the author of "Alan James' Kites." They both thank Megan for having them on the news, with Alan adding on that he enjoyed their previous heated encounter, and Katie remarking that she wishes she could say the same.

Megan asks Katie how she's coping with the lockdown, who answers that she's holding up okay, commenting that the lockdown directive was so sudden that she hasn't been able to return home. Megan expresses dismay and asks what happened to her, to which she explains that she has been staying at a hotel following an international policy convention, and after having a particularly heavy night out, has been staying at the hotel ever since due to oversleeping.

She adds on that there are certainly people much worse off than her, to which Alan James agrees, exclaiming that his tour has been cancelled indefinitely and that he's had to refund every ticket, even the cheap seats. Megan expresses pity towards Alan, who claims that people are being rude about his actions, and that they don't seem to realise he'd already spent it filling the beach house with beef.

He reminds the viewers that his book, Alan James' Reich, is available in paperback, to which Katie responds that he's unbelievable.
Megan then asks how the lockdown will affect the economy, and whether or not they should be worried. Katie answers that it could be catastrophic, and would be a miracle if many businesses can survive the lockdown due to unemployment having skyrocketed. Alan dismisses her statement as scaremongering, and the spreading of the latest liberal hoax, adding on that the government wants them quiet, compliant, and inside.

Katie expresses surprise, asking Alan how he could say such a thing, to which he answers that he hasn't seen any Mrs. Snugglehugs, asking Katie if she has either. She answers with a no, and gets interrupted by Alan, asking her if she knew that three thousand people die every year from regular toys. He claims that the Mrs Snugglehugs are no different, and that a person is just as likely to be attacked by a yo-yo or a tennis racket.

Megan warns Katie that he makes an excellent and persuasive point, but Alan warns her not to listen to Megan, explaining that the press are the enemy of truth. Katie protests, calling him an absolute shit and informing him that Megan was agreeing with him. Alan concludes that he must be wrong, and Megan proceeds to ask him if he's recanting his previous statement suggesting that the Mrs Snugglehugs aren't dangerous. He responds that people are claiming the Mrs Snugglehugs are just like normal toys, to which he states that it simply isn't true, and that corrupt media lies. Megan asks how Katie responds to Alan's claims that the Mrs Snugglehugs may actually be dangerous, to which Katie agrees with him.

Alan thanks Katie for her support, adding that people are saying that the Mrs Snugglehugs situation will eventually blow over, but that it won't. Katie agrees, stating that they need decisive action from the government, huge financial support to protect their workers and businesses, to support the vulnerable, but as she continues, she gets interrupted by Alan who answers that they need to repent. He says that they brought the lockdown scenario upon themselves through liberal indulgences like art, cake, and healthcare, and that they need to act now and begin sacrificing their first borns, or a beloved family pet at a push. Megan agrees with Alan, adding on that if they come together as a community and perform the ritual, they'll hopefully appease the great ancient. The three of them run two fingers across their foreheads, and then touch them to their lips.

Megan asks if the situation could have been any worse, to which Katie answers that the system can bear the strain thanks to Advance heavily investing into health over the past few years. Alan begins to ask how it's lucky that the "llama lords" have unleashed a horde of man-made monsters to conceal the enemy within, to which Katie takes a pillow from the couch she's sitting on and throws it to her left, entering Alan's camera feed and hitting him in the face.

She asks if Alan would just stop for five seconds, and Alan exclaims that the global alliance of fish people are amassing an army to kidnap their children. He gets repeatedly interrupted by Katie, who childishly mocks him, preventing him from finishing his statement. She proceeds to make fun of how he talks, claiming that such is why nobody wants to be his friend, to which Megan agrees with her. Alan exclaims that he has loads of friends, and both Katie and Megan repeatedly mock him, telling him to stop lying despite his protests. After having enough, Alan takes his earpiece out and exclaims that he's telling, running off through Katie's camera feed as Katie states that he knows what they say about snitches, and that she's getting her needle.

### Episode 3

#### Before Day 912

Although it is not directly stated, Disrupt members would abduct Katie on the Tuesday prior to May 8th, 1987. She'd be held hostage for several days, and forced to read a script written for her praising Disrupt while being filmed. After being converted to VHS, the recording would then be sent to the broadcast room of Channel One, and presumably other television networks affiliated with Disrupt.

#### Day 912: The Uprising

*Main article:* Day 912: The Uprising
Depending on choices made, Katie Brightman can appear in the 'Any Dream Will Do' headline. In it, she is stated to be a regular guest on the National Nightly News, and notably outspoken against both Disrupt and Alan James. The circumstances surrounding her abduction are briefly reported on, with her family reporting that she hasn't been seen since the prior Tuesday.

Katie's filmed 'confession' also appears in a Disrupt ad left for Alex in a manner similar to the ad given during The Heatwave. Alan James will ask for it to be played during the second break.

The outcome of Katie Brightman's abduction, following her filmed 'confession', is not specified. Presumably, she either is rescued by the nation's military after they storm Disrupt hideouts, escapes confinement on her own, or is released from custody by Disrupt.

#### A Brighter Future

Now leading the Advance party, Katie Brightman is reported by Megan Wolfe as having been re-elected as Prime Minister for a third term, in a landslide victory. She's noted as initially campaigning on a ticket for universal basic income and free education, as well as being responsible for the peaceful transition of power back to the now-independent former Territories.

In her election campaign, Katie is mentioned as having promised to instigate a 4-day working week and make the climate emergency a top priority. Following her return to office, approval ratings for Katie are stated as being through the roof, and that, in response to the election results, Katie declared her win was 'a triumph for democracy and for us all'.

#### A New Leaf

Patrick Bannon, during his news broadcast, reports that Advance has named her as the new prime ministerial candidate in the upcoming election.

### Ads

Katie Brightman has starred in one advertisement.

* Katie's 'Confession'

## Gallery

* Katie Brightman In A Wide-Shot Alongside Jeremy Donaldson And Alan James
* Katie Brightman Expressing Frustration
* Katie Brightman Mocking Alan James
* Katie Brightman As Seen In The 'Any Dream Will Do' Headline
* Katie Brightman Speaking In Front Of A Disrupt Banner