Day 296: The Heatwave

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**Day 296: "The Heatwave"** is a Broadcast in *Not For Broadcast*. It is the second broadcast for Episode 2 of the game.

## Pre-Broadcast

In the Broadcast Room, a valve from the Power Box begins to sizzle, and depending on whether or not Alex Winston prevents it from overheating the Master Trip Switch, Mr. Boseman will respond differently over the Intercom, of which the previously-broken phone has been replaced with a speaker. Regardless of whether or not the valve overheat is prevented, Boseman will inform Alex how to deal with overheating valves through the use of the Fan, of which he notes will occasionally turn off, and the Heat Gauge located to the right of the Sound Desk.

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

* UP NEXT - National Nightly News
* 6:30pm - Your Part Of Town - Megan Wolfe is at the beach chatting with members of the general public for a special heatwave edition.
* 7:30pm - Alabama Jones - the first out of a double bill of movies
* 9:15pm - Alabama Jones II - the controversial sequel to 'Alabama Jones and the last of the Nazis.'
* 11:30pm - Incisors - Doctor Adrian Atkinson-Blimey will be chatting with a 6-year-old chess prodigy.
* 12:05am - National Weather Report

Behind the scenes,

## Segment 1

### Headlines

Jeremy starts the headlines by greeting the viewers and introducing the night's headlines.

### Title Sequence

The title sequence for this broadcast is identical to the one first seen on Day 153.

### Patrick Interview

(...)

Jeremy gives thanks to Barry, informing the viewers that, with a naval blockade actively being set up around the coastline, when he comes back, he'll be talking to three members of the general public who appear to be there purely for medical reasons. He instructs the viewers not to go away, unless they've got something better to do.

## Break 1

Jenny announces a one-minute break, and as Jeremy stares lifelessly at the table, she walks up to him explaining that his actions were stupid, even coming from someone such as him. He disregards her comment, and as Jenny turns away from him, he replies that he doesn't care, exclaiming that it's 200 fucking degrees in the studio and he can't do it anymore. She tells Jeremy that he says such every Friday, and he looks off to the side before warning Jenny that he has done something. She asks him for clarification, and after a lack of an answer, calls Jeremy's name, only to be told by him that his mic is still live.

(...)

## Segment 2

### Interview

Rose Piercy has been hiccupping since the election.
Frankie Steampipe has bowels that have comic timing.
Brian Truman answers all questions truthfully, even when it isn't directed at him.

Andy the CCO attempts to arrest Brian Truman for making remarks about the government propaganda. Jeremy starts trying to stop Andy from doing so, and pulls out Andy's gun from his holster and aims it at Andy. Jenny comes out and tells Alex to cut to the ads, but Jeremy stops it and addresses Alex directly, threatening to kill everyone in the studio if Alex cuts to the ads early. Jeremy tells the guests to get out of the studio and Jenny to lock the doors. Jeremy addresses Alex again and tells them that he is aware that the adverts have been loaded in. Jeremy tells Alex to look to the right - there is a tape with the Disrupt logo on it. Jeremy tells Alex to load the tape into the VHS and play it during the break and not before.

## Break 2

Regardless of whether or not the Disrupt tape is played, the beginning of Break 2 ends the same with Jeremy turning to face the hostages of the National Nightly News Studio. He warns them that, while he doesn't want to hurt any of them, he will not hesitate to start if he sees anything from them that he doesn't like. Giving emphasis on his point, Jeremy points the gun at Andy and mentions that he would be killed first, to which Andy in response raises his hands in surrender. Keeping the gun pointed at Andy, Jeremy demands for the broadcast system to be restarted for the third segment, remarking that he imagines the ratings will be through the roof as a result of the hostage situation.

### Disrupt Tape Played

Over the Intercom, Boseman remarks that he's going to get in trouble over the tape having been broadcast, hoping that Alex made the right call.

### Disrupt Tape Not Played

Over the Intercom, Boseman praises Alex's performance, mentioning that they made the right call from the perspective of the station.

## Segment 3

### Disrupt Tape Played

#### Pre-Interview

Jeremy mentions that he does not know what to do. He had planned for the tape to be played but not have a hostage situation.

#### Interview

Jeremy proceeds to interview Jenny and Andy. (...)

Jeremy threatens Andy with the gun to eat his notes. Jenny stops him stating the security will kill him, and she doesn't want to watch that. Jeremy then tells both of them to step out of the cameras and to have all cameras pointed at him. He comments about the government regime. He states he was going to quit that night, and breaks down, pulling the gun on his own head. Jenny comes into frame and tells Alex to cut to the ads.

If Alex Winston cuts to the ads immediately after Jenny tells them to do so, the live feed would cut and the player would not know what happened afterwards, but it is revealed on Day 371 that Jeremy was arrested.

If Alex Winston continues to wait after the instruction, Jeremy will wish the viewers a peaceful night and proceed to shoot himself in the head. The live feed then cuts abruptly.

### Disrupt Tape Not Played

#### Pre-Interview

Jenny and Andy are on the couch as Jeremy frantically demands to know why Alex didn't play Disrupt's tape. Marching over to face Camera 2, Jeremy asks Alex what the fuck is wrong with them, exclaiming that they had a chance to make a real difference. Jenny pleads for him to calm down, to which he walks over and shouts for her to calm down instead, demanding to know how long there remains until the end of the break.

She informs Jeremy of the 8 seconds that remain as he then turns to face Andy, pointing the gun at him and demanding to know his name. Andy reels back and answers with his name, to which Jeremy exclaims "Of course it fucking is." He briefly paces as Jenny pleads once more for him to put the gun down, and Jeremy repeats his question regarding the remaining amount of time in the break, turning to face the cameras as Jenny announces that they're going live.

#### Interview

Once on-air, Jeremy mentions about the military blockade and the current situation in the studio - having all the doors locked but security is on its way. He then begins to interview Jenny and Andy. (...)

Jenny mentions that it is over for Jeremy cause Alex didn't even play the tape. Jeremy states that he had prepared to quit that night, and has even prepared his own notes. He mentions that there was a tape from Disrupt meant for the viewers to see the other side and make up their own minds. However, he comments that Alex did not play it. (...)

Jeremy accidentally fires the gun and shoots one of the cameramen, Aaron, in the shoulder. Camera three will be down for the rest of the broadcast. Jeremy quickly asks for first aid, but Jenny says that they need paramedics and an ambulance. Andy states there will be paramedics with the security team, and Jenny tells Andy to open the doors. Jeremy is concerned about the security and points the gun at Andy telling him not to do that. Jenny asks Jeremy how he thought it was going to end. Jeremy asks Jenny why she was in the studio today for it was supposed to be her day off. Jenny mentioned that her date cancelled and that it would be fun to come into work to see Jeremy and be annoyed with him. The security busts in and have Jeremy at gunpoint, threatening to shoot him if he does not lower his gun within ten seconds. Jenny tells Alex to cut to the ads.

If Alex Winston cuts to the ads immediately after Jenny tells them to do so, the live feed would cut and the player would not know what happened afterwards, but it is revealed on Day 371 that Jeremy was arrested.

If Alex Winston continues to wait after the instruction, Jeremy will put up his gun in an attempt to shoot the security but he is outgunned. The live feed then cuts abruptly.

## Break 3

After deciding which option you pick, you cut to the ads and Day 296 ends

## Adverts

There are six selections of adverts for this broadcast, some of which can change depending on choices made:

* Advance: Team Membership Cards
* Crazy Long Hot Summer
* RS Rainbow - RS-85 WowBox
* Bumlins
* Acide Gastrique Long
* Disrupt Revelation - Disrupt Propaganda

## Trivia

* In earlier concepts of the Boiling Point segment, Jeremy Donaldson would've taken the cat footballer, Professor Pumpkin, hostage.[*citation needed*]
* During filming for Day 296: The Heatwave, actors were sprayed with water to give them the appearance of being hot and sweaty.
* 'Die Flard' is a reference to 1988 action thriller Die Hard.
* The headlines relating to Disrupt in Segment 1 are all referring to songs by the new wave/punk rock band 'Talking Heads'.

## References

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