White Van Man

Season #2 Episode #12

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FADE IN:

201 EXT. HOUSE (ANDRZEJ’S JOB) - DAY 3 - 17:30 201

A WHITE VAN, sparkling new - like shots from a TVcommercial. It’s the one OLLIE’S been dreaming of owning

for weeks. Is it his? Has he managed to get the money tobuy it?

Pull out to reveal bright letters on the side. The logo for- ‘ANDRZEJ & CO.’ With a very clearly written phone number.

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The door slides open to reveal - dressed in WHITE OVERALLS(with lots of pockets) and a slightly OTT MOBILE PHONEEARPIECE - ANDRZEJ (the Pole from ep 1.2) picks up a toolfrom inside. He turns to reveal OLLIE’S rubbish WHITE VAN,

sat outside the house next door. He mutters in POLISH,

SPITS ON THE FLOOR and makes his way back towards thehouse.

Next door OLLIE is hiding behind a bush. He clutches a cutoutmagazine photo of the same van.

OLLIE:

Unbelievable.

He makes his way into the house he and DARREN are working in.

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202 OMITTED 202

203 INT. HOUSE (OLLIE’S JOB 1)/ KITCHEN - DAY 3 - 17:32 203

OLLIE enters. A new SET OF TAPS, wrapped in PLASTIC wait,

ready for fitting.

OLLIE:

(Re:
Spit on floor)

You won’t believe what he’s done

now... I hate people who spit.

OLLIE pauses as he sees DARREN going through the cupboards.

OLLIE (CONT’D)

What are you doing?

DARREN:

Looking for something for dinner.

(Pulling out a tin)

Do I like Oxtail soup?

OLLIE:

How would I know?

DARREN:

You claim to know everything aboutfood...

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OLLIE:

That doesn’t mean I - just put it

back.

DARREN:

Only if I find something better.

OLLIE, clearly frustrated with Darren, looks out the window

to next door and sees ANDRZEJ.

OLLIE:

Oh, there he is... rubbin’ it in our

faces.

OLLIE picks up his KEYS and a MOBILE phone from the side

where they’ve both left them.

OLLIE (CONT’D)

I don’t even know how he expects to

do that job with just one person.

And what are those overalls?!

DARREN:

They’re really practical. Loads of

pockets.

OLLIE looks at the window to see ANDRZEJ pulling them down

to his waist and wiping some SWEAT from his face.

OLLIE:

Look at him - loving it. He’s such a

tart.

(Beat)

And what’s with that ear piece?!

DARREN:

He gives them to all his staff.

OLLIE:

But that’s so naff.

(Doing Polish accent)

Here - have this - so we can be in

contact at all times.

DARREN:

Bit racist.

OLLIE:

What - that’s how he sounds!

Beat.

DARREN:

Are you still cooking for Emma

tonight?

OLLIE:

Yeah, yeah I am.

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DARREN:

Well, you should get off then. I’ll

stay and carry on here.

OLLIE:

Alright Darren - you can have the

soup.

DARREN:

No. It’s not that - I just want to

get this finished.

(Beat - sigh)

If we get it done early, I’ll get a

bit longer with Chanel this weekend.

OLLIE:

(Melts a little - smiles)

You know what? You might turn out to

be an okay Dad after all. Want me to

stay?

DARREN:

No. It’s fine. You get off.

OLLIE:

(Smiles)

I’m actually impressed mate.

OLLIE leaves.

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204 INT. THE WHITE VAN - DAY 3 - 17:45 204

OLLIE driving along looking happy. The MOBILE rings.

OLLIE:

Hello.

(Beat)

Janice? Who’s Janice?

(Look of shock)

You want to do what to me?

(Realising)

I’ve got the wrong phone.

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205 INT. HOUSE (OLLIE’S JOB 1)/ KITCHEN - DAY 3 - 17:50 205

OLLIE walks in.

OLLIE (OOV)

(Shouting)

Darren! I picked up your phone by

mistake. Darren? Where are you?

(Joking)

Janice is waiting!

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Nothing. He notices all DARREN’S stuff is gone.

OLLIE (CONT’D)

Darren?

OLLIE is about to start looking around for him when heglances out the window into the house next door, only to

see OLLIE

(CONT’D)

Oh my god...

- DARREN, sawing wood.

ANDRZEJ approaches DARREN with MUGS OF TEA. He gives one toDARREN and they make a little toast, unaware that OLLIE iswatching next door.

OLLIE (CONT’D)

He’s cheating on me...

(Shock and anger)

The dirty little bastard’s cheatingon me!

TITLES:

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206 INT. HARDWARE STORE - EVENING 3 - 18:00 206

LIZ behind the counter getting ready to lock up.

LIZ:

(Calling off)

Uncle Phil - I’m done for the day.

Till’s balanced, orders are done - and

as requested, I’ve picked up the new

Cheryl Cole album for you, but put itin a Bob Marley box. Our little

secret.

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OLLIE enters all wound up and starts pacing the shop. LIZstares at him for a moment.

*

LIZ (CONT’D)

Alright?

OLLIE:

Yeah. Fine. Why wouldn’t I be? I

need some silicone sealant for

tomorrow.

LIZ:

Okay.

(Beat)

Just - you seem a little

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OLLIE:

I’m being cheated on Liz. I saw it,

right in front of my eyes.

And he’s off, pacing around the shop again.

LIZ:

(With a tiny bit of hope)

Emma’s cheating on you?

OLLIE:

No. Darren. Darren is...

LIZ stares at him for a moment. Smirks, amused.

LIZ:

Okay... Something you want to tell

me?

OLLIE:

I gave him everything - but soon as

my back’s turned - there he is - off

with someone else.

LIZ:

Who?

OLLIE:

The Poles.

(Beat - to self)

If there’s something I’m not giving

him

LIZ *

Okay, that’s a bit Brokeback *

Mountain. *

OLLIE:

It’s not funny. I’m a victim here. *

He’s messing around behind my back. *

LIZ *

(Smirking) *

Top Gun. *

OLLIE *

(Sharp intake of breath)

Did you know?

LIZ:

What? No!

OLLIE:

It’ll be money. Work’s been quiet...

and since the baby came we’ve grown

more and more distant.

(Beat - angry again)

(MORE)

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OLLIE (CONT'D)

I wouldn’t mind if it was a bar job

or something

LIZ:

He’s banned from everywhere but The

Oak.

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OLLIE:

It’s just - the thought of him with

someone else - it makes me feel *

sick. *

LIZ:

Are you absolutely sure?

OLLIE:

I think so... I saw him, Liz.

LIZ:

(Tender)

That doesn’t mean you’re right.

Sleep on it... then talk to him. See

what he’s got to say...

OLLIE:

Maybe. Yeah. Thanks Liz. I just

needed to tell someone.

Unsure what else to do, OLLIE gives her a matey punch on

the shoulder. Liz can’t help but smile at the awkward

moment.

LIZ:

Anytime.

(Calling off)

Uncle Phil - I’m leaving - I’ve

Suddenly the DOOR opens and (carrying a box masking his

face) UNCLE PHIL enters from outside. *

LIZ (CONT’D)

Hi...

UNCLE PHIL:

Hi Liz. Ollie.

OLLIE:

Hi Phil.

(To Liz)

Were you just

LIZ:

(To Phil)

Have you been out? *

UNCLE PHIL:

Obviously. *

He disappears into the back room. OLLIE looks at LIZ,

smirking. She still looks a little lost.

OLLIE:

Have you been talking to -*

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LIZ:

No.

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OLLIE:

You have. You’ve been talking to

yourself She

pushes OLLIE out the door.

LIZ:

Go talk to Darren!

*

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*

Embarrassed but smiling, she closes the door in his face.

FADE TO BLACK.

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207 EXT. TONY’S HOUSE - MORNING 4 - 08:00 207

DARREN leans against the VAN, smoking. The front door opensand OLLIE comes out. Seeing DARREN he stops. Beat oftension.

OLLIE:

Alright.

DARREN:

Alright.

(Beat)

Hey, turns out I do like Oxtail -

OLLIE:

(Cutting him off)

Get in the van.

OLLIE walks off to the driver’s side.

DARREN:

(Confused)

Okay...

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208 INT. THE WHITE VAN - DAY 4 - 08:10 208

OLLIE and DARREN drive along. Awkward silence.

DARREN:

I’ve got your phone...

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