EXT. GREYHOUND RACE TRACK. NIGHT
STOCK FOOTAGE OF GREYHOUNDS RACING (OR PRESENTER TRACKSIDE IF POSSIBLE).
NARRATOR (V.O.):
The British love affair with greyhound racing dates back to 1927, when the Greyhound Racing Association held their first meeting at Manchester's Belle View stadium. These days, each week sees thousands of punters head 'to the dogs' up and down the country. But what happens to these magnificent creatures when they reach the end of their careers? Last year alone, 16 greyhound trainers were put down. But it doesn't have to be that way. Here at Greyhound Trainer Rescue we successfully re-house tens of greyhound trainers each year. And, with your help, we could make that hundreds.
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EXT. PARK. DAY
A FAMILY - DAD, 45, MUM, 40, SON, 10, DAUGHTER, 8, ARE IN THE PARK WALKING THEIR GREYHOUND TRAINER (COMPLETE WITH LONG SHEEPSKIN COAT, GREASED BACK HAIR, SMOKING A TAB).
NARRATOR (V.O.):
Greyhound trainers make excellent pets. They're loyal, no nonsense, salt of the earth types with lovely temperaments.
GREYHOUND TRAINER:
(AT A COUPLE OF PASSING JOGGERS) Go awn. Go awn. Go awn my fu*ckin son!
SON AND DAD EXCHANGE SMILES.
NARRATOR (V.O.):
And they fit easily into most family cars.
THE FAMILY ENTER THEIR CAR. THE GREYHOUND TRAINER IS RAMMED INTO THE BOOT. SHOT OF HIS FACE SQUASHED AGAINST THE BACK WINDSCREEN AS THE CAR EXITS THE PARK.
SERIES OF SHOTS:
NARRATOR (V.O.):
So whether you need a companion.
A) GREYHOUND TRAINER IS SITTING ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO AN OLD LADY IN HER CHAIR.
NARRATOR (V.O.):
A guard trainer.
B) GREYHOUND TRAINER IS SAT ON THE STAIRS WATCHING THE FRONT DOOR.
NARRATOR (V.O.):
Or just a best friend.
C) DAD RUFFLES THE GREYHOUND TRAINER'S HAIR.
NARRATOR (V.O.):
We've got a greyhound trainer for you !
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INT. HOUSE. DAY
DAUGHTER COMES DOWNSTAIRS IN HER PYJAMAS.
DAUGHTER:
Mum, Dad ! Look !
REVEAL OF THE GREYHOUND TRAINER PROUDLY STANDING OVER A LITTER OF BABY GREYHOUND TRAINERS (ALL KITTED OUT IN IDENTICAL GARB)
SON:
Please can we keep them. Please !
DAD HAS A RESIGNED SMILE.
DAD:
OK. But we're having it spayed tomorrow.
SON AND DAUGHTER CELEBRATE.
NARRATOR (V.O.):
So don't delay, call the Greyhound Trainer Rescue today.
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