Ben and J’s: On Gangs

Series 1 Episode 1

Canford Heath

By

Ben Trant and Jordan Jones

With Tom Burden

An Original Idea

By

Ben Trant and Jordan Jones

Copyright:

Ben and J Productions

2015

Email:

benandjs@gmail.com

1. GANG NEWS CLIPS MONTAGE

FADE IN FROM BLACK:

NARRATOR

Gang Crime.

Forever engrained in our society.

It’s turned from a mere nuisance.

To an epidemic, leaving society on

the brink.

Police don’t have the resources.

And politicians don’t have the

answers.

FADE OUT.

2. EXT. 2KEYS SIGN - DAY

FADE IN:

LONG SHOT:

Camera is tilted upwards towards sky. Camera slowly tilts

down. Ben and Jordan walk either side of 2keys sign.

BEN

The 7 years war between 2keys and

the CHC is known as the most brutal

and high war ever recorded in

British history.

JORDAN

Despite an eventual CHC victory,

the community always feared 2keys

would be back. 20 years later, they

are. I’m Jordan Jones.

BEN

And I’m Ben Trant.

BOTH

And this, is Ben and J’s on gangs.

Canford Heath edition.

Ben and Jordan walk off, right of camera.

CUT TO

2.

3. OPENING TITLE SEQUENCE

FADE OUT

4. EXT. VERITY FIELD - DAY

FADE IN:

#crimeoncanford

ESTABLISHING SHOT:

JORDAN

(voiceover)

This is Verity Park. Enjoyed by the

locals throughout the year due to

it’s tranquility.

PAN RIGHT

Ben and Jordan slowly walk towards camera.

JORDAN

But it wasn’t always that way.

Infact, it was once the

battleground for the seven year

war.

BEN

And after receiving a number of

letters and emails about the new

2keys, we decided it was time we

got involved. So we’re here for the

next 14 days to find out not only

who the new 2keys are, but what

their intentions may be.

JORDAN

Over the next few days, we will be

interviewing a number of ex and

current gang members from different

gangs in Canford Heath. We will

also be finding out about the

victims of the war and delve deep

into the history books about the 7

year war.

BEN

But first, I spoke to our resident

crime expert Ruff McTuffen, for his

opinion on the situation.

Ben and Jordan stop walking. Camera continues moving back.

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: 3.

FADE OUT

5. INT. PHOENIX CENTRE - LIGHT

LONG SHOT

Ben shakes hands with Ruff and shows him inside room.

BEN

(voiceover)

Having studied Drug Law at Boscombe

University, worked in a Mexican

Cartel and spent four years as an

extra in Prison Break, Ruff is well

placed to answer our questions.

OVER THE SHOULDER:

Ben and Ruff McTuffen are sat down.

BEN

Thanks for joining us Ruff.

RUFF MCTUFFEN

Happy to help as always Ben.

BEN

You know why you’re here obviously,

gang crime is a huge issue here in

Canford Heath and having just heard

the opinions of the locals, I was

just wondering your opinion?

RUFF MCTUFFEN

Well the public are quite clearly

scared; and if I’m honest I can’t

really blame them. We still don’t

know what this new gang’s aims and

motives are and, without this

knowledge, the police are rather

powerless to do anything.

BEN

2keys are clearly back and in force

by the looks of things, do you

think they ever were gone?

RUFF MCTUFFEN

Well like you said, they’ve made a

strong return and, with a gang like

2Keys, they have a deep rooted

history here. I don’t doubt there

(MORE)

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: 4.

RUFF MCTUFFEN (cont’d)were people who held the values of

the gang close to their hearts and,

it just looks like they’ve found a

reason to come out of the shadows.

BEN

We’ve seen a lot of different tags

around the area lately and I’ve got

a few of them here. What do you

make of these?

CENTRAL TWO SHOT

RUFF MCTUFFEN

Well, that one in the bottom right

is evidently that of 2Keys. I

unfortunately can’t tell which

member that belonged to or what

status they had in the gang though.

As you’re likely aware, 2Keys

suffered from many leadership

changes through the period of

decline and, we as historians

concluded that this was likely the

main factor in their disappearance.

However, these to the left are

slightly different in style but

appear much fresher. Only time will

tell whose it is.

BEN

Are the appearence of these tags

reflecting the incoming threat? If

so, should the local community be

rightfully concerned?

RUFF MCTUFFEN

The community have every right to

be concerned and be asking

questions of the authorities. There

hasn’t been a police presense to

match that of the gangs at the

moment. As for the tags, there have

always been tags around the local

area but the suspected 2Keys

attacks have so far been little

more than basic thuggery. I suspect

this to be their method of drawing

out the CHC for a war.

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: 5.

BEN

What do you think we can do about

it?

RUFF MCTUFFEN

Make sure you stay in large groups

as you traverse the park and don’t

enter after dark. I urge the public

to call the hotline and report any

gang violence to the police, we can

do little but tackle the threats as

they come.

BEN

And finally, do you think the

people of Canford Heath can rest

easy tonight?

RUFF MCTUFFEN

For the time being yes, I think

that, until the CHC and 2Keys begin

conflict once more, there isn’t too

much to fear.

BEN

As always Ruff, it’s been a

pleasure.

Ben and Ruff shake hands.

6. EXT. VERITY FIELD - DAY

TWO-SHOT:

Ben and Jordan are standing in the open field.

JORDAN

Next, a touching interview with

Seth Bacey, an amateur DJ and

victim of 2keys. A warning, the

following may be distressing to

some viewers.

FADE OUT

7. INT. INTERVIEW ROOM - DARK

MEDIUM SHOT:

The victim is seen at the back of the room, with his hands

over his face.

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: 6.

BEN

Thanks for joining us. I understand

this must be very difficult for

you.

VICTIM

That’s OK. I (.) I want p-people to

know about this.

JORDAN

That’s very brave of you and we

genuinely appreciate this. Can we

start at the beginning? Just before

the attack?

VICTIM

Yeah, um. Well I’d just got back

from the BIC...gig hadn’t gone too

well. Um. I decided to stop off at

the chippy, been there a lot

lately, got a thing for, for. Extra

cheesy chips!

Seth consoles himself, seemingly embarrassed by the truth.

VICTIM

It was then, having just taken my

first bite, that I decided I needed

a savaloy with vinegar. As I turned

around I saw him, tall and

menancing. He shoved me to the

floor and, oh gawd.

JORDAN

What Seth? What happened?

VICTIM

He stabbed me with it. (pause) My

own chip fork!

Victim is now distraught, crying heavily into his arm.

BEN

Seth, I’m so sorry. Is that why you

have splinters?

VICTIM

Yes. Straight into my earlob.

Nearly bled out.

JORDAN

But you survived the ordeal

thankfully. Had you ever had any

encounters with 2keys before?

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: 7.

VICTIM

No, never. I was completely

innocent, they didn’t have any

reason to attack me.

BEN

Do you think maybe it was more of a

personal attack? Maybe a grudge or

a warning perhaps?

VICTIM

It could be I suppose. He looked

angry, the man who attacked me, he

must have had a reason. I wish I

could ask him.

The victim is seen shaking hands with Ben and J at the end

of the interview and getting up from his seat. The footage

is in slow motion and black and white.

BEN

(voiceover)

After his interview, Seth agreed to

try to meet with his aggressor.

Using an ancient communication

system called BBM, we arranged for

his aggressor to meet us.

8. EXT. GYM CARPARK - DAY

TWO SHOT

Ben and Jordan are discussing the recent interview with Seth

Bacey and whether or not they will be able to track down his

aggressor. In the background a man dressed in gangster style

clothing emerges from the gym and makes his way towards his

car.

JORDAN

Wait, it can’t be

Jordan pulls out the artist impression of Frank and studies

it intently.

BEN

I think it is.

BOTH

(shouting)

Wait. You there. Stop!

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: 8.

Frank continues to move towards his vehicle; not even

acknowledging Ben and Jordan. Ben and Jordan decide to give

chase and meet him as he’s getting into the vehicle.

JORDAN

Hiya Frank it’s Ben and Jordan,

we’ve recently spoken to Seth

Bacey. Does that name ring a bell?

Frank looks back angrily at Jordan and proceeds to get the

into van

FRANK

(growling)

No it doesn’t mate

BEN

Well that’s funny because we have

evidence to suggest that you

attacked him in Verity park, with

his own chip-fork no less

FRANK

(firmly)

The kid deserved it, he was on our

turf

JORDAN

And what do the CHC have to say

about this?

FRANK

They won’t have anything to say

once we’re done with them. If you

think we’re a threat with a

chip-fork, then wait to you see

what we can do with a knife.

Frank gestures to his hip, implying he has a knife

FRANK

Now get gone and gel away before

you regret it fam.

Frank drives off and Jordan and Ben chase after him, still

shouting questions

9.

9. INT. BRIDGE - DAY

Ben is leaning against railing and moves off.

BEN

Fascinating stuff. Later, we spoke

to a Vietnamese farmer struggling

to make ends meet.

CUT TO:

10. EXT. VIIN LYEE GREENHOUSE - DAY

FADE IN:

LOW ANGLE SHOT

Ben and Jordan are walking up to greenhouse.

JORDAN

(voiceover)

Viin moved to England from Vietnam

and spent years successfully

growing commodities for the

CHC. But, during the seven years

war, he lost his farmland to a

raging fire caused by a ciggy butt.

Having escaped with only his hat

and a handle of cash, Viin now

spends his nights working on Magna

Academy’s land.

LONG OVER-THE-SHOULDER SHOT:

As they approach, the door swings open. Viin is still before

moving out of doorway and turns to face them.

BEN

Hi there Viin, I’m Ben and this is

Jordan.

Viin Looks up from working on the land

VIIN

Ah yes. Hello friends, welcome to

my farm.

Viin then shakes hands with Ben and Jordan

JORDAN

What do you do here Viin?

Viin Looks to Jordan

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: 10.

VIIN

Er, I look after the area and In

return from the school I am allowed

to farm in the unused greenhouse

for my friends.

Viin Shows the team the amounts of growing troughs, the

camera is following close behind, has all three in shot.

BEN

So is this your business now? Is

this your lively hood?

Viin Looks at Ben

VIIN

Er this is one of three huts, I

have one in er, Poole High,

Parkstone and Broadstone common.

JORDAN

We understand you came under attack

in the mists of the 7 year war. Do

you mind telling us how that was

for you?

Viin Looks down, covering his face with his hat, Camera

zooms in slightly.

VIIN LYEE

It was horrid, one minute I was

ready my communism weekly magazine

and then everything was on fire. I

lost my hut, crops and most of my

possessions.

Ben&J are nodding.

BEN

We’re sorry to hear about that

Viin, do you know who carried out

this reckless attack?

VIIN

Er, someone told me after that it

was a ciggy butt from passing 2keys

forces.

JORDAN

How do you feel about knowing it

was 2keys?

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: 11.

VIIN

Anger, frustration, confusion and

disappointment

BEN

Do you think that 2keys will carry

on causing similar events like this

if they are not quelled and brought

to justice?

VIIN

Absolutely, if they are not stopped

then Canford heath will return the

chaotic times like in the 7 year

war

JORDAN

If there is anything you wanted to

say to 2keys what would it be?

VIIN

Fuck off me farm you scum

11. EXT. VIIN LYEE HOMELAND

VARIOUS SHOTS OF HOMELAND

JORDAN

(voiceover)

The team and I are now heading to a

rural settlement where Viin Lyee

and his family are from, here we

get to see what life is like after

the 7 year war... and the

resurgence of gangs in canford

heath

LONG SHOT

BEN

It’s now 11am at Nha pho,

Cranbourne a small settlement ran

by Vietnamese and Japanese

Migrants. We’re set to meet Viin

Lyee, a farmer that operates in

Canford heath

The team approach the water pump where they are greeted by

Viin Lye, Viin Shakes Ben & J’s hand. In the background are

edited in farmers and wild life.

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: 12.

JORDAN

Hi there Viin, thank you for having

us

Viin turns to Jordan, shaking his hand

VIIN LYEE

(Eastern accent)

E-eh no problem, welcome to our

town. Let me show you around.

Viin Lyee then moves towards the water pump with Ben & J in

pursuit.

VIIN LYEE

This is our water pump; this is

where we get water from to drink

and use in our water slides in

summer.

BEN

So where does this water come from?

Viin then turns to Ben

VIIN LYEE

It comes from an underground river.

But er, recently we’ve had to start

buying bottled water from the

Cranbourn village shop as the river

is quite low this time of year.

(Slight Pause)

Now I’ll take you to our forge

Cuts to Viin Lyee walking though the forge door

VIIN LYEE

This is our forge; here we make a

variety of items for our village.

Such as er buckets, rakes and

hammer heads.

Ben is nodding while Jordan is admiring the pieces

BEN

How is production at the village

since the 7 years’ war?

VIIN LYEE

E-er, demand is much lower now for

our metal products, we rarely get

enough money these days from both

our crops and made products made

(MORE)

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: 13.

VIIN LYEE (cont’d)here in the forge. Er after the

war it’s been hard, we’ve lost a

lot of family farms in Poole and

made a substantial loss.

JORDAN

Viin’s village was settled by his

brother and sister back in 2003,

from then they have aided CHC in

the trade of commodities such as

Coffee and tobacco.

Collection of footage of the farm, Viin lyee working making

bread ect-

12. MONTAGE OF CANFORD HEATH SHOTS

BEN

(voiceover)

The threat of a 2keys return has

caused many residents, who had

experienced the 7 years war, to

flee. Those that have stayed, have

not yet accepted the horrors that

threaten to unfold.

13. EXT. TIME LAPSE SHOT OF CANFORD HEATH

JORDAN

(voiceover)

With the local authorities only now

starting to mobilise, schools are

unprepared and under resourced to

de-radicalise Year 9s. There is

little doubt war is on the horizon.

And there is little anyone can do

about it.

The sun sets over Verity Park / Canford Heath.

SLOW FADE OUT

14. INT. BRIDGE - DAY

TWO SHOT:

Ben and Jordan are standing formally on bridge.

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: 14.

BEN

I’ve been Ben Trant.

JORDAN

And I’ve been Jordan Jones.

BOTH

And this has been Ben and Js on

gangs.

JORDAN

Goodnight.

CUT OUT

15. CLOSING CREDITS

Zack Hemsey - The Way

(Instrumental)