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Old 22-12-2011, 19:51
Liam1994
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Hi, I'm Liam. Recently I've had an idea for a new soap opera, based on everyday life in The Straits, a small suburb of Wombourne, which is just outside Dudley. The storylines are going to be normal for a soap (Murder, Personal etc.), but I want it to be a bit more comedic (not the depressing crap EE has become), with a fair few one liners. I've got most (if not all the characters) however I'd really appreciate some help with backstories and storylines. Hopefully this can go a long way!

Thanks in advance for your help. I will post businesses, etc. soon.

CHARACTERS:

Adele Powell (34)
Andy Powell (16)
Catherine Powell (55)
Lucy Powell (13)
Mitchell 'Mitch' Powell (41)
Jake Saunders (16)
Jess Saunders (12)
Mark Saunders (39)
Nicola Saunders (36)
Robert 'Bob' Cooper (52)
Andrea Cooper (49)
Dave Cooper (21)
Steve Cooper (19)
Amanda Robertson (44) has terminal cancer
James Robertson (22)
John Robertson (47)
Abdul Khan (50)
Aisha Khan (18)
Mahmoud Khan (24)
Zoya Khan (43)
Eloise 'Ellie' Nicholls (18)
Jon 'Jonny' Nicholls (15)
Mick Nicholls (42)
Chris Hendrie (40)
Stuart 'Stu' Hendrie (17)
Arthur Parkes (69)
Lillian Parkes (69)
Zoe Lloyd (19)
Gareth Davies (42)
Danny Gould (44)
Sam Andrews (33)
Reginald 'Reg' White (77)
Phoebe Jones (24)

That could be too many characters, so any suggestions on who to cut would be appreciated. Many thanks.
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Old 22-12-2011, 22:17
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Some storylines I thought of:

Amanda dies from cancer and John, distraught, beds Adele whilst drunk, wife of one of his best mates, Mitch.

James is diagnosed with clinical depression and soon hits the bottle. He takes an overdose of tablets, but will he survive?

A fire breaks out at the newly-opened restaurant (can't think of a name at the mo) owned by Mark, killing a regular member of the cast. Suspects include James, Chris (who has a grudge against Mark, something we'll explore later), Adele and Mick.

Zoe and Stu have an affair, Zoe becomes pregnant, but all is not what it seems...

The convenience store, owned by Abdul, is robbed by a hooded youth, who subsequently gets stabbed whilst running away. The hoodie survives, but the something drastic happens to the stabber.

These storylines are probably a bit dark, and I would love your help for some more storylines/how to explore the ones above etc. Thanks in advance.
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