{"id":6643,"date":"2017-03-19T18:43:59","date_gmt":"2017-03-19T18:43:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ofah.net\/blog\/?p=6643"},"modified":"2017-03-13T19:16:00","modified_gmt":"2017-03-13T19:16:00","slug":"bells-peckham-part-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ofah.net\/blog\/bells-peckham-part-7\/","title":{"rendered":"The Bells of Peckham part 7"},"content":{"rendered":"
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today we have the final part to the excellent The Bells of Peckham script
\nby Gary Stocker & Paul Stocker<\/p>\n

And as a bonus we will put all the script together into a downloadable script so you can read it in one piece, you know it makes sense!<\/p>\n

.For the record here is the previous days\u00a0scripts the\u00a0\u00a0part 1 <\/a> | \u00a0part 2 <\/a> | \u00a0part 3 <\/a> | \u00a0part 4 <\/a> | \u00a0part 5 <\/a> | \u00a0part 6 <\/a><\/p>\n

scenes 37 to\u00a0end scene<\/p>\n

ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES<\/p>\n

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EXT. CHURCH\/GRAVEYARD – DAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Del and Rodney walk past the church into the graveyard.<\/p>\n

DEL<\/p>\n

I’ll tell you why I brought two roses. Look there.<\/p>\n

Rodney looks down and sees a grave with “Colin “Trigger” Ball and 1944 – 2014 under it.<\/p>\n

DEL<\/p>\n

Here you are, Trig. You didn’t think I’d miss you out on a day like today, did ya?<\/p>\n

Del places the rose by the headstone.<\/p>\n

A Beat.<\/p>\n

RODNEY<\/p>\n

You miss old Trigger, don’t you, Del.<\/p>\n

DEL<\/p>\n

I miss ’em all, Rodney. Grandad, Albert, Mike, even Sid, although my old guts don’t miss that grub of his. Last, but not least, I miss our dear old mum. Things just ain’t the same anymore, Bruv.<\/p>\n

RODNEY<\/p>\n

You’ve still got Denzil and Boycie, though.<\/p>\n

DEL<\/p>\n

Yeah I thought of that. That’s what made me depressed. I just wish… I just wish Trig had…<\/p>\n

RODNEY<\/p>\n

A brain cell?<\/p>\n

DEL<\/p>\n

Oi Oi Oi. Don’t be like that, Rodney.<\/p>\n

RODNEY<\/p>\n

Sorry.<\/p>\n

A Beat. Del slowly smiles.<\/p>\n

DEL<\/p>\n

I remember once me an’ Trig got a weeks detention for flickin’ chewing gum at our science teacher’s Mr Taylor’s hair. Trig was certain it was a wig. Anyway, we got caught and had to stay late and write lines. “Derek Trotter must not flick chewing gum in the class room”. Pages and pages of it. Well come Friday an’ old grumpy pants Taylor came and collected the paper in.\u00a0 He went to Trig and he had none. In five days Trig hadn’t written a single word. Mr Taylor was fuming.<\/p>\n

RODNEY<\/p>\n

Good on Trigger. What was it a silent protest?<\/p>\n

DEL<\/p>\n

No. He couldn’t remember his name.<\/p>\n

RODNEY<\/p>\n

Bloody hell. I’m not surprised, though. He didn’t know mine, either. At least he went out with a bang, hey Del?<\/p>\n

DEL<\/p>\n

He certainly did that, Rodders.<\/p>\n

RODNEY<\/p>\n

Did you pay for all this, Del? He wasn’t loaded was he?<\/p>\n

DEL<\/p>\n

Me, no. I know who did, though.<\/p>\n

RODNEY<\/p>\n

Who?<\/p>\n

BOYCIE (OOV)<\/p>\n

I did, actually.<\/p>\n

Rodney and Del turn round to see Boycie walking up to them.<\/p>\n

BOYCIE<\/p>\n

You might think I’m tighter than a Whelk’s armpit but I do have a heart.<\/p>\n

RODNEY<\/p>\n

You did? My god.<\/p>\n

DEL<\/p>\n

If only he knew, hey, Boycie.<\/p>\n

BOYCIE<\/p>\n

Yeah, well. I felt a bit guilty sending him that electric toothbrush.<\/p>\n

RODNEY<\/p>\n

Oh that’s the toothbrush that…<\/p>\n

BOYCIE<\/p>\n

… that he used to clean his bath with, yes. Trouble was he didn’t have the foresight to empty the bath first.<\/p>\n

The Vicar appears outside the church and looks over at Del, Rod and Boycie.<\/p>\n

VICAR<\/p>\n

(coughs)<\/p>\n

If you could make your way inside.<\/p>\n

DEL<\/p>\n

Sorry, yes, now coming your grace.<\/p>\n

BOYCIE<\/p>\n

No turning back now, Del Boy.<\/p>\n

RODNEY<\/p>\n

Come on, mate.<\/p>\n

\"dear<\/p>\n

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INT. CHURCH ENTRANCE – DAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Denzil and Mickey Pearce are the ushers.<\/p>\n

DENZIL<\/p>\n

Does Raquel know your an usher?<\/p>\n

MICKEY<\/p>\n

I dunno, Why?<\/p>\n

DENZIL<\/p>\n

Oh Nothing. Just she might be sick of the sight of you by now.<\/p>\n

MICKEY<\/p>\n

Oh. Yeah.<\/p>\n

DENZIL<\/p>\n

I mean she wasn’t best pleased with her Hen night.<\/p>\n

MICKEY<\/p>\n

That wasn’t anything to do with me. They gave me the wrong costume.<\/p>\n

DENZIL<\/p>\n

You wouldn’t catch me doing anything like that.<\/p>\n

MICKEY<\/p>\n

Oh look, here comes the bride.<\/p>\n

DENZIL<\/p>\n

Right, inside.<\/p>\n

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INT. CHURCH – DAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mickey and Denzil enter the church and close the door. Denzil gives Del a knowing nod. Del smiles, slightly frightened.<\/p>\n

Del and Rod are facing the Vicar.<\/p>\n

RODNEY<\/p>\n

At least she’s turned up.<\/p>\n

DEL<\/p>\n

Yes, thank you, Rodney. ‘Ere did you bring your hip flask?<\/p>\n

RODNEY<\/p>\n

Yeah.<\/p>\n

DEL<\/p>\n

‘Gis a bit, quick.<\/p>\n

Del grabs the hip flask with his good hand and drains a bit quickly.<\/p>\n

The WEDDING MARCH starts.<\/p>\n

Del and Rodney stand to attention. The guests stand.<\/p>\n

The Door opens and in walks Raquel hand in hand with her FATHER. Big smile on her face.<\/p>\n

Del facing the Vicar as Raquel comes into his view. He is stunned by her beauty. Gives her the wink.<\/p>\n

VICAR<\/p>\n

Would all the guests please be seated.<\/p>\n

Everyone sits except the happy couple, Rodney, the best man and Cassandra, the matron of honour.<\/p>\n

VICAR (CONT’D)<\/p>\n

Dearly Beloved, we are gathered together here in the sign of God – and in the face of this company – to join together this man and this woman in holy matrimony.<\/p>\n

Someone shouts “About time” from the back of the church.<\/p>\n

VICAR (CONT’D)<\/p>\n

Which… which is commended to be honorable among all men; and therefore – is not by any – to be entered into unadvisedly or lightly – but reverently, discreetly, advisedly and solemnly.<\/p>\n

Denzil whispers to Mickey.<\/p>\n

DENZIL<\/p>\n

Sounds like Del down the market.<\/p>\n

VICAR (CONT’D)<\/p>\n

Into this holy estate these two persons present now come to be joined. If any person can show just cause why they may not be joined together – let them speak now or forever hold their peace.<\/p>\n

We HEAR the church door creak. Everyone except Raquel turns around. In walks…<\/p>\n

…SLATER.<\/p>\n

Del and Rodney look at each other and mouth “SLATER” to each other in panic.<\/p>\n

Slater can see everyone looking at him and then quietly sits on an empty pew at the back. Everyone returns to normal. Del keeps nervously looking over his shoulder.<\/p>\n

VICAR (CONT’D)<\/p>\n

Through marriage, Derek and Raquel make a commitment together to face their disappointments – embrace their dreams – realize their hopes – and accept each other’s failures.<\/p>\n

The vicar continues throughout this exchange.<\/p>\n

BOYCIE<\/p>\n

(to Marlene)<\/p>\n

That’s a big ask on Raquel’s part. Del boy’s life has been one big failure.<\/p>\n

MARLENE<\/p>\n

He’s happy. They’re both happy. Look at them. You’re just jealous, you old git.<\/p>\n

BOYCIE<\/p>\n

No I am not. I wouldn’t do that again for a million pounds.<\/p>\n

MARLENE<\/p>\n

You’ve got a point, Boycie. Neither would I!<\/p>\n

Back on the vicar.<\/p>\n

VICAR<\/p>\n

Do you have the ring?<\/p>\n

Del looks round at Rodney, who, with some trepidation pulls out a monstrosity of a ring. Del is all smiles as it is placed in the vicar\u2019s hands. The Vicar raises his eyebrows as he sees it. Del is still all smiles thinking that they are all impressed with his choice.<\/p>\n

The vicar gives out both rings to Del and Raquel and they place them on each other\u2019s fingers.<\/p>

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