Something really dark

Amanda Riddell
Oct 21, 2024
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What if we did a programme on the Christchurch terrorist? Something like Brenton Tarrant: Where is he now?

The programme largely intercuts extended shots of him sitting bored in jail (from behind .. we never show his face), while people on the street say 'who's that?' if we mention his name to them. It could be for real, but I reckon it'd work as a skit.

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Amanda Riddell

Oct 21, 2024

I had another idea, which is illegal, but would take it one step further. Between the people on the street shots, we intercut flashes from the livestream ... that's how dark my brain is getting these days.

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