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'Cleaners' online team-written sitcom WEEK 7: 21-27th Sep
The Comedy Development Unit provides notes on the first draft, which are published online. The public chatroom is open as usual.
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 Cleaners scenario
 Timetable
 A World 1st Explained
 The Writing Process
 Writing Team Profile
 Editorial Team Profile
Latest Draft
Read some ideas, notes and first draft treatments for the first episode entitled 'Trust'.

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Latest Notes
Get the editorial notes on the first draft, Tim's second draft ideas and an email from Michéal.

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Character Studies
Find out what went into getting the right 'voices' for the characters of the sitcom.

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Watch the writing process live and chat among yourselves
When I finish a draft the last thing I want to do is think about rewrites! Your timetable is relentless!


munty1, 23/09/02
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"This idea doesn't seem like a complete change of plot - more just a change in emphasis"


Chrissie Hall, 25/09/02
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" I'm not suggesting we throw the baby out with the bath water - but maybe a scene by scene would help us..."

Tim Williamson, 25/09/02
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Monday 23rd September
The writers have now submitted their first draft and will soon be receiving detailed notes from the editorial team. Obtaining interim comments on the initial scenes has made a big difference to the first draft. There is greater consistency of tone and, in the opinion of the writers, the portrayals of Gloria and Jonny are much improved.


The evening chatroom session was hilarious. With the serious business of trying to be funny out of the way for a short while (pending comments on the first draft) the team was able to relax and actually "chat". It is always fun to be a part of one of these lighter moments. Richard and Barry are the undisputed kings of banter. ----Debbie

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