Blurb

/ synopsis

The main character of the story is William Even, once described as World War Is
greatest civilian soldier, in May 1918 he arrived in France along with the 82nd
Division of the U.S. Army.
He make his name on October 8, 1918 in a famous incident during the Meuse-
Argonne offensive.
He and around 17 others had just captured troops from a German regiment
when they found themselves under heavy fire from enemy machine guns.
Nine of them were quickly wounded or killed, but williama crack shot from his
days as a turkey hunterescaped unscathed and began picking off the German
gunners with his rifle.
When six of the enemy tried to charge william with bayonets, he drew his .45
pistol and shot them all.
He had soon forced the remaining Germans to surrender, and later claimed even
more prisoners on his way back to the front lines. him and his men captured 132
enemy soldiers, and he may have singlehandedly killed around 46 German
troops.
For his efforts, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service
Cross and several other citations for bravery.
Shunning the spotlight, the reluctant soldier returned to his after the war and
took up farming.


Detail on format


This will be one part of six, this episode focus on Meuse-Argonne offensive. Each
episode follows a different part of Williams story. It is based on real people and
events, however it has been dramatized to make it more suitable as a story. The
structure is traditional and chronological as we follow events as they unfold.

It fits the format because all the events in the story are in order and everything is
revealed as it goes on, rather then time jumping. Also lots research into the event
has been made to make sure the story fits in with the real story whilst still
working as an entertaining narrative.


Detailed outline of your drama


He and around 17 others had just captured troops from a German regiment
when they found themselves under heavy fire from enemy machine guns.
Nine of them were quickly wounded or killed, but williama crack shot from his
days as a turkey hunterescaped unscathed and began picking off the German
gunners with his rifle.
When six of the enemy tried to charge william with bayonets, he drew his .45
pistol and shot them all.
He had soon forced the remaining Germans to surrender, and later claimed even
more prisoners on his way back to the front lines. him and his men captured 132
enemy soldiers, and he may have singlehandedly killed around 46 German
troops. This is the main plot for this episode. The main focus Is on William alone
picking of the Germans. There will be a radio for him talk to for narrative
purposes.

Dramatic conflicts

The main conflict being that of war, we see the characters in a battle which then
are not ready to on such a large scale fight losing most of there squad so fast they
need to be taken out of the battle. We see a build up after the final two members
of a squad are left alone, one of them gets shot leaving William on his own to try
and survive until he can be rescued. The main conflict is survival in harsh deadly
place.


Plot

Beginning: Starting off hearing from the Sargent why this squad has been formed
we then discover the relationship between William and Buck. We get an insight
into there friendship whilst at the same time hearing about the main attack
about to happen.

Middle: The Sargent gives a detailed understanding of the attack then horn blows
and the charge starts. Then we have a full scale full on war. Lots of the squad are
killed. Due to the Germans having machine guns many of the Americans fall.
Bucky and William separate from everyone else and find themselves alone.
Whilst trying to work out what to do Busy is killed.

End: William now alone is in real danger and need to find a way out. He
discovers a radio and gets into contact with a sergeant over the radio. They
organise an extract for William. However they are still 10 minutes away and
William has a squad of Germans near and about to attack. He is then confronted
by this having to survive and having to take them out one by one. He manages to
take out three with his rifle but they begin to charge so he pulls his pistol out and
gets the rest. He survives and a the extraction happens.

Narrative structure and Where it will be aired

It will be traditional in structure and follow and traditional plot style. This is to
be aired on BBC radio 4. as our target audience use this a source of listening
regularly. After it has been aired it will be available online via the BBC app and
website. The drama is also linked to the 100 years of WW1. It will be aired at
1:30 as this works nicely as a lunch time story and this is a good time as this is
when an Marjory of the target audience are around to listen.

The structure is chronological and classic, this is to not confuse listeners. The
events happen in real time and unfold in order. Doing this builds up suspense
and creates more tension. Its realist to create a more gritty feel. Its closed story
but is then flowed on by another 5 parts to build the story.

Character profile

William is our one main character, his is brave stoic and a lone wolf. We see his
character shine in the production. He starts in the beginning looking forward to
action, but by the end questions why this is happening. He come across as bright,
working class and a very interesting man.

Age: 21

Profession: army but a farming background

History: grew up on a farm and is a good shot because he used to be a turkey
hunter.

He is befriends with Bucky.


Bucky is there as an a emotional aid as he gets picked off and this makes william
sad and angry making him fight on.

Age: 18
Profession: army
History: all his family have been in the army. He comes from a army background.
Best friend with William.


The characters are sterotipcal in the way they are classic army heros.
Target Audience


Who is our target audience?
Our main aim demographic will be 25 +
with larger listening rates from 30 85+ yo with odd exceptions.
Both genders will listen although there is more of a male subject in hand.
It is aimed at a older demographic as it should apple to them more. The drama
aims for realism gritty and an exciting story. Suitable for war lovers.

Budget
Writers
50 per page
Actors
175 per actor
Studio room/ equipment
95 per hour no VAT, discount past 4 hours.
 For this price I will be given all the equipment I will need to record my
radio drama, including microphones and editing software
https://www.bectu.org.uk/advice-resources/rates
http://www.meadowsfarmstudios.co.uk/
http://thescreenplaywriters.com/


Probs/ Sound effects
Props will be collected manually so will have no cost, some sound effects
wont be able to be collected so will be sourced from the internet from free
sound effects websites.



Actors

Dan Crocker

Linus rickett

All these voices add the needed tone of the drama and build characters.
During WW1 the boys who signged up aged from 12 25,
With most being 16 19
So the ages of my voices fit the roles well.
Another reason these actors are good is becauase American accents are needed
and I know linus can bring that to the role to make it work it is needed. The
actors have the skill needed to make the characters come alive.