radio drama - pitch

Kilburn is a very diverse area, having a number of different ethnic groups including people of Irish, Afro-Caribbean, Indian and Pakistani backgrounds. Though there is a large Muslim and Black community especially in South Kilburn. Also Kilburn is most strongly related with its Irish population and culture. The average age of people in Kilburn is 34; median age is lower at 32.

Kensal Green is located in the southern edge of the London Borough of Brent. The average age of people in Kensal Green is 35.

Kilburn Kensal Green

Population 16,989 14,915

Unemployed 5.09% 6.01%

Retired 13.79% 13.91%

Student 5.54% 5.54%

KILBURN TO KENSAL RADIO

Kensal Green Kilburn

49.6% of people living in Kilburn were born in England.

48.0% of people living in Kensal Green were born in England.

72.6% of people living in Kilburn speak English as a

first language.

67.8% of people living in Kensal Green speak English as a first

language.

MY RADIO DRAMA

But what happens when love goes wrong?

DE CLÉRAMBAULT’S SYNDROME

De Clérambault's syndrome is described as a delusional way of

thinking, in which a woman usually believes that an older man of higher social status is passionately in love with her.

DE CLÉRAMBAULT’S SYNDROME

Approximately 15 cases per 100,000 of the population per year.

DE CLÉRAMBAULT’S SYNDROME

From research De Clérambault's syndrome suggests that the

delusional behaviour is usually part of psychotic behaviour; typically

schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or borderline personality disorder.

HOW DID I COME UP WITH THE IDEA?

Currently in English Literature we are studying the book

‘Enduring Love’ by Ian McEwan which revolves

around the key event; De Clérambault's syndrome.

SUMMARY FOR MY RADIO DRAMA

A man falls in love with a clinical psychologist. He’s slightly brain damaged following a bad motorcycling accident. The accident also leaves him paralyzed and

in need of a wheelchair.

The clinical psychologist works with a charity called ‘Headway’, which is a brain injury association.

His condition is so intense that he books a wedding date, sends out wedding invitations, and tells all his

family and friends that he’s marrying the clinical psychologist.

MAIN CHARACTERS

DCS sufferer – Seth Ingram

Clinical psychologist – Ana Richards

Partner of the psychologist – Drew Miles

MY RADIO DRAMA – TARGET AUDIENCE

For research, I handed out questionnaires on radio drama to sixth formers. From their feedback the majority of people

would likely listen to a comedy or horror/thriller drama.