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CAPTAIN SCARLET AND THE MYSTERONS

"Concert Complexity"

Written by

Richard O'Neill

Adapted by

Andrew Hsieh

Teleplay based on the mini-album

Captain Scarlet is Indestructible

             FADE IN:

             EXT. SHANNON AIRPORT RUNWAY

             A passenger jet touches down on

             the runway.

             CUT TO:

             EXT. SHANNON AIRPORT TARMAC

                                              AIRPORT TANNOY (V.O.)

                                             (through speakers)

                                              Shannon Airport announces the

                                              arrival of Flight 15 from

                                              Salzburg. Passengers and

                                              luggage will check in at

                                              baggage reception in 5

                                              minutes.

             Two Irish Baggage Handlers are

             loading heavy baggage from a

             cart to a bag belt.

                                              BAGGAGE HANDLER 1

                                              Er, will you move this big

                                              crate next?

                                              BAGGAGE HANDLER 2

                                              Okay, but be careful them

                                              instrument cases.

             They place both their arms

             underneath the instrument crate,

             and struggle together to move it

             out of the way.

                                              BAGGAGE HANDLER 2

                                             (grunts, while moving crate)

                                              Take your hand over...

                                              (still struggling, continues

                                              grunting)

                                              ...not too much.

             They lift it up.

                                              BAGGAGE HANDLER 2

                                             (gives a big shove)

                                              Steady.

             Baggage Handler 1's foot steps

             on a violin case, causing it to

             smash. They put down the crate

             for a moment.

                                              BAGGAGE HANDLER 2

                                             (annoyed)

                                              Oh, be bothered - look what

                                              you did, right on that fiddle

                                              case!

             They lift it up again and move

             away from the instruments.

                                              BAGGAGE HANDLER 2

                                              So...

                                             (grunts)

                                              ...easy now.

             The green Mysteron rings slide

             over the smashed violin.

             Baggage Handler 2 looks on in

             surprise as he sees there is

             another violin, intact, right

             next to the destroyed one.

                                              BAGGAGE HANDLER 2

                                              Well, I'll be, will you look

                                              at that! I could have sworn

                                              there was only one fiddle

                                              under it, not two.

             He picks up the destroyed case

             and hands it to his companion.

                                              BAGGAGE HANDLER 2

                                              Here, get that smashed one out

                                              of sight. Nobody will ever

                                              notice it's missing.

             CUT TO:

             INT. SHANNON AIRPORT RECEPTION

             Members of the Salzburg Symphony

             Orchestra are loudly chattering,

             and waiting for their

             instruments.

                                              AIRPORT TANNOY (V.O.)

                                             (through speakers)

                                              Flight 15 baggage from

                                              Salzburg, now at reception.

             The Orchestra Leader, bearing

             the likeness of composer Barry

             Gray, interrupts the chattering.

                                              ORCHESTRA LEADER

                                              Gentlemen, gentlemen!

                                              Remember, you are the Salzburg

                                              Symphony Orchestra, not a

                                              bunch of tourists. Yes, all

                                              our instruments are here.

                                              Come, we have one more

                                              rehearsal before the concert.

                                              The hall has been arranged for

                                              us.

             TITLE: "CONCERT COMPLEXITY"

             STACCATO CUT TO:

             INT. BALLYGLASS VILLAGE HALL

             Various musicians tune their

             instruments. The Orchestra

             Leader is at his lectern,

             calling them to order.

                                              ORCHESTRA LEADER

                                              We are all ready? Good. First,

                                              the string section. Violins,

                                              ready? One, two, three!

             They start playing a composition

             originally heard in

             Thunderbirds.

             HUMAN HAND: The violinist, with

             the instrument resting on his

             shoulder, places the bow on the

             strings.

             CUT TO:

             EXT. BALLYGLASS VILLAGE HALL

             BOOM! The building explodes.

             STACCATO CUT TO:

             MAIN TITLES

                                              MYSTERON (V.O.)

                                              This is the voice of the

                                              Mysterons.

                                              We know that you can hear us,

                                              Earthmen.

                                              We shall take revenge for your

                                              attack on our martian city.

                                              We shall destroy the World

                                              Cultural Council.

             STACCATO CUT TO:

             EXT. CLOUDBASE - DAY

             A Spectrum Passenger Jet lands

             on the platform.

             CUT TO:

             INT. CLOUDBASE SPECTRUM CONTROL

             Lieutenant Green at his console.

             Captain Blue sits opposite

             Colonel White's desk.

                                              LIEUTENANT GREEN

                                              Colonel White, Dr. Brodski of

                                              the World Cultural Council has

                                              just landed. She'll be along

                                              in a few minutes.

                                              COLONEL WHITE

                                              SIG, Lieutenant Green.

             He turns to face Blue.

                                              COLONEL WHITE

                                              Now, Captain Blue, 20 minutes

                                              after the Mysteron message was

                                              received, the Salzburg

                                              Symphony Orchestra was

                                              destroyed by an explosion in

                                              the village hall at

                                              Ballyglass.

                                              CAPTAIN BLUE

                                              Ballyglass, Colonel?

                                              COLONEL WHITE

                                              Two miles from the Athlone

                                              Entertainments Complex, where

                                              the World Cultural Congress is

                                              to open tonight.

                                              If the orchestra had not been

                                              destroyed, prematurely, the

                                              explosion would have wiped out

                                              the World Cultural Council at

                                              tonight's gala concert. You

                                              will proceed immediately to

                                              Athlone. We can't give the

                                              Mysterons any encouragement by

                                              cancelling the congress, but

                                              we can take all precautions

                                              possible against Mysteron 

                                              action.

                                              CAPTAIN BLUE

                                              SIG, sir.

             Dr. Brodski, blond hair with a

             heavy Eastern European accent,

             late 40s, wearing a forest green

             jacket, moves along the walkway.

                                              COLONEL WHITE

                                              Lieutenant Green, I want an

                                              Angel flight on red alert for

                                              the next 24 hours. And have

                                              Captain Scarlet and Rhapsody

                                              Angel report to me

                                              immediately.

                                              LIEUTENANT GREEN

                                              Yes, sir.

             She stops in front of Colonel

             White, and begins to snap in his

             face.

                                              DR. BRODSKI

                                              Colonel White, am I to have an

                                              explanation of your conduct?

                                              An unfortunate accident

                                              involves an orchestra, and I'm

                                              dragged to your Cloudbase

                                              under guard and told some

                                              fantastic tale of a

                                              conspiracy. You're ridiculous

                                              policemen!

                                              COLONEL WHITE

                                             (reassuringly)

                                              My men are not policemen, Dr.

                                              Brodski. They are picked men;

                                              the world's finest. Chosen and

                                              trained for one task...

                                              DR. BRODSKI

                                              Yes, to combat these aliens.

                                              These so-called "Mysterons"

                                              who nobody has ever seen!

                                              COLONEL WHITE

                                              Captain Scarlet, Rhapsody

                                              Angel, come in now.

             Captain Scarlet and Rhapsody

             Angel enter, and move along the

             walkway. They stop right next to

             a displeased Brodski.

                                              COLONEL WHITE

                                              You know your assignment.

                                              CAPTAIN SCARLET

                                              Yes, Colonel.

                                              COLONEL WHITE

                                              Dr. Brodski is the head of the

                                              World Cultural Council. If the

                                              council should be destroyed,

                                              the whole of the world's

                                              leisure organisation would

                                              collapse. And in our modern

                                              world, where people have

                                              little labour to take of their

                                              time, and that could lead to

                                              widespread unrest; even riots,

                                              and general panic. You will

                                              guard Dr. Brodski at all

                                              times.

                                              DR. BRODSKI

                                             (scoffs)

                                              This is a waste of time.

                                              COLONEL WHITE

                                              With due regard to Dr.

                                              Brodski's feelings, Rhapsody

                                              Angel will share your

                                              assignment, Captain Scarlet.

                                              Perhaps the feminine touch...

                                              DR. BRODSKI

                                              Bah!

             No reaction to Brodski's

             attitude from the Spectrum

             personnel.

             Rhapsody makes an effort to help

             her.

                                              RHAPSODY ANGEL

                                              Maybe we should be on our way

                                              now, Dr. Brodski. There's your

                                              luggage to be picked up at

                                              your hotel before we go onto

                                              Athlone.

             DISSOLVE TO:

             EXT. HOTEL - DAY

             A Saloon Car stops outside the

             entrance.

             CUT TO:

             INT. BRODSKI'S ROOM

             Brodski removes her jacket, not

             paying full attention to Scarlet

             or Rhapsody.

                                              CAPTAIN SCARLET

                                              Should I bring down your

                                              baggage, Doctor? We should be

                                              on our way; it'll take us

                                              about an hour to get to

                                              Athlone.

                                              DR. BRODSKI

                                              First, I change and take a

                                              shower. I trust Captain

                                              Scarlet, you will not insist

                                              on accompanying me.

                                              CAPTAIN SCARLET

                                              Well, I erm... I'll wait here.

                                              RHAPSODY ANGEL

                                              And I'll wait outside your

                                              room, Doctor.

             CUT TO:

             INT. BATHROOM

             We see only a silhouette of

             Brodski* inside a bathtub -

             curtains fully closed. She is

             feeling relaxed, and happy for

             the first time.

             * (No naked puppet will be made

             visible.)

                                              DR. BRODSKI

                                             (sighs; hums)

                                              Oh, how relaxing the water is.

                                             (continues humming)

                                              Oh, how very relaxing.

                                             (yawns)

                                              I feel so tired.

             The green Mysteron rings slide

             over her unconscious body.

             Captain Black stands at the

             door.

                                              CAPTAIN BLACK

                                              Dr. Brodski. This is Captain

                                              Black, relaying instructions

                                              from the Mysterons. The water

                                              of your shower contained a

                                              quick-acting poison. Tonight,

                                              at the concert, you will

                                              trigger a bomb that will

                                              destroy the Athlone Complex.

                                              The charge has been planted,

                                              but you will wait until the

                                              members of the World Cultural

                                              Council are all present.

             We reveal a Mysteronised

             Brodski, fully clothed.

                                              DR. BRODSKI

                                              I understand.

             CUT TO:

             EXT. HOTEL

             Rhapsody stands next to the

             Saloon, as Brodski approaches.

                                              DR. BRODSKI

                                              Angel, or whatever you are, if

                                              we are in such a hurry, where

                                              is Captain Scarlet?

                                              RHAPSODY ANGEL

                                              Er, well Captain Scarlet had

                                              some, umm, urgent business to

                                              attend to. He'll rejoin us at

                                              Athlone.

             They both get into the car.

             Rhapsody starts the engine.

                                              DR. BRODSKI

                                              Good. Very good. Let us go

                                              then, hmm? Just you and I.

             It drives off.

             CUT TO:

             INT. HOTEL CORRIDOR

             Scarlet, not noticing, has his

             eye on something else, as

             Captain Black discreetly slips

             out of Brodski's room. Scarlet

             turns round to see him walking

             away - no contact.

                                              CAPTAIN SCARLET

                                              I'll swear that was Captain

                                              Black. Oh, well, I lost him

                                              now. But I had that feeling. I

                                              better check Dr. Brodski's

                                              room, just in case it was

                                              Black.

             CUT TO:

             INT. BRODSKI'S ROOM

             Scarlet walks through, gun drawn

             from his pocket. Seems to be

             very suspicious so far.

                                              CAPTAIN SCARLET

                                              Okay... And that only leaves

                                              the bathroom.

             CUT TO:

             INT. BATHROOM

             We only see his reaction to what

             he discovers, as he walks

             through the door.

                                              CAPTAIN SCARLET

                                              Great space! I'll have to

                                              contact Rhapsody. No, no, I

                                              can't do that; Brodski will

                                              hear.

             CUT TO:

             EXT. HOTEL

             Scarlet, in a hurry, finds a

             hotel clerk.

                                              CAPTAIN SCARLET

                                              Quickly, the lady and girl I

                                              was with, when did they leave?

                                              HOTEL CLERK

                                              Oh, they checked out about 30

                                              minutes ago, sir.

                                              CAPTAIN SCARLET

                                             (to himself)

                                              That does it.

             He activates his cap mike.

             CUT TO:

             INT. SPECTRUM SALOON CAR

             Blue is at the wheel, driving

             through a countryside.

                                              CAPTAIN SCARLET (V.O.)

                                              Captain Blue, come in, please?

                                              CAPTAIN BLUE

                                              Captain Blue.

                                              CAPTAIN SCARLET (V.O.)

                                              Rhapsody Angel left for

                                              Athlone with Brodski, 30

                                              minutes ago. And Brodski is

                                              now a Mysteron.

             STACCATO CUT TO:

             EXT. CLOUDBASE

             Establishing.

             CUT TO:

             INT. CLOUDBASE SPECTRUM CONTROL

             Colonel White speaks through the

             microphone, addressing Blue, on

             his desk.

                                              COLONEL WHITE

                                              Captain Scarlet is proceeding

                                              along the autobahn in an SPV,

                                              Captain Blue. I've instructed

                                              him to meet you at the main

                                              entrance to the complex. You

                                              must then carry out an

                                              immediate search for Brodski

                                              and Rhapsody Angel.

                                              CAPTAIN BLUE (V.O.)

                                              SIG, sir. I've been informed

                                              by the Athlone Complex

                                              security staff that Dr.

                                              Brodski and Rhapsody Angel

                                              have arrived, and are

                                              somewhere in the grounds.

             He disconnects the mike.

                                              COLONEL WHITE

                                              Lieutenant Green.

                                              LIEUTENANT GREEN

                                              Yes, sir?

                                              COLONEL WHITE

                                              Launch Angel flight, and get

                                              me Angel leader.

                                              LIEUTENANT GREEN

                                              Sir.

             He turns to his console and

             presses a switch.

                                              LIEUTENANT GREEN

                                              Angel flight, immediate

                                              launch.

             CUT TO:

             STOCK FOOTAGE

             Angel launch sequence.

             CUT TO:

             INT. CLOUDBASE SPECTRUM CONTROL

                                              LIEUTENANT GREEN

                                              All Angels skyborne, sir.

             CUT TO:

             INT. ANGEL 1 COCKPIT

             Destiny Angel turns on her mike.

                                              COLONEL WHITE (V.O.)

                                              Destiny Angel.

                                              DESTINY ANGEL

                                              Yes, sir?

                                              COLONEL WHITE (V.O.)

                                              Mag course: 4-5-0 magnetic.

                                              Objective: Athlone

                                              Entertainments Complex. Circle

                                              and observe. Further orders

                                              will come from Captain Blue.

                                              DESTINY ANGEL

                                              SIG, Colonel.

             CUT TO:

             EXT. SKY

             The three Angels continue

             flying, off into the horizon.

             STACCATO CUT TO:

             ACT BREAK

             FADE IN:

             EXT. AMUSEMENT PARK - DAY

             We see people enjoying a whole

             load of rides and fairground

             activities. It is extremely

             crowded, but full of happiness

             and no sign of danger.

             Scarlet walks towards Blue, who

             is waiting at the fairground

             entrance.

                                              CAPTAIN BLUE

                                              They're here, alright, Captain

                                              Scarlet, but finding them in

                                              this crowd.

                                              CAPTAIN SCARLET

                                              Let's work our way towards the

                                              concert hall.

             Elsewhere, Brodski feels tempted

             to distract Rhapsody.

                                              RHAPSODY ANGEL

                                              But, Dr. Brodski, we really

                                              must get to the concert hall.

                                              All these old fairground

                                              amusements are very

                                              interesting, but...

                                              DR. BRODSKI

                                              Oh, patience, my dear. Plenty

                                              of time. The council members

                                              will not have arrived yet. Do

                                              you know, some of these

                                              machines are over a hundred

                                              years old. Like this one, for

                                              instance.

             She points at a scary-themed

             ride - "The Ghost Train".

                                              RHAPSODY ANGEL

                                              The - the Ghost Train?

                                              DR. BRODSKI

                                             (chuckles)

                                              So amusing. Come I'll show

                                              you.

             They take their seat in the

             small car.

             It begins to move slowly, right

             into -

             CUT TO:

             INT. GHOST TRAIN RIDE

             - the dark tunnel. We see a

             mixture of ghosts, skeletons,

             and zombies. We hear sounds of

             horrifying and wicked laughter.

                                              DR. BRODSKI

                                              Are you pleasantly scared, my

                                              dear, mmm?

                                              RHAPSODY ANGEL

                                              Really, Doctor, I hardly think

                                              I -

                                             (gasps)

                                              Oh!

             She suddenly faints.

                                              DR. BRODSKI

                                              No, and you will not think for

                                              some time after that little

                                              injection. Wait here in the

                                              darkness, and by the time you

                                              come round and already

                                              discovered, my work will be

                                              done!

             More laughter - all isn't good.

             DISSOLVE TO:

             EXT. AMUSEMENT PARK

             Brodski walks past the ride's

             exit. Rhapsody remains

             unconscious in her seat.

                                              DR. BRODSKI

                                              Now, to lose myself in the

                                              crowd for just a little

                                              longer.

             Captains Scarlet and Blue are

             getting closer to the concert

             hall.

                                              CAPTAIN BLUE

                                              We have enough hope of finding

                                              her, it's like looking for one

                                              meteor in a universe. Captain

                                              Scarlet, what's wrong?

             Scarlet begins to feel a slight

             headache.

                                              CAPTAIN SCARLET

                                              I ... I feel faint. It's ...

                                              it's ...

                                             (beat)

                                              Captain Blue, she must be ...

                                              near.

             He feels fine again.

                                              CAPTAIN BLUE

                                              Of course! Whenever you come

                                              near a Mysteron, you - look

                                              there.

             They spot Brodski in the

             distance. She doesn't notice

             them.

                                              CAPTAIN SCARLET

                                              Yes, I see her. But we can't

                                              risk starting a panic.

                                              CAPTAIN BLUE

                                              Yes, she may do anything if

                                              she sees us. We can't risk

                                              innocent lives. We'll trail

                                              her.

             They start following her,

             discreetly.

             Brodski slips past the entrance

             of a roller coaster ride - "Big

             Dipper". She takes a seat in a

             train.

                                              CAPTAIN BLUE

                                              Stay here and observe,

                                              Captain. I'm gonna take a

                                              ride.

             Blue takes a seat, just right

             behind her, trying to avoid

             suspicion.

             The train departs.

             From a wide angle, we can see

             the train moving forward on a

             number of slopes; slow then

             fast, and repeat.

             Blue holds onto his cap, making

             sure that it doesn't fly away.

                                              CAPTAIN BLUE

                                              Gee, give me a Spectrum

                                              Pursuit Vehicle, any day.

             The train terminates at the

             finishing point.

             Suddenly, he notices that

             Brodski has vanished.

                                              CAPTAIN BLUE

                                              What, where is she? Oh, she's

                                              gone!

             He turns on his mike.

                                              CAPTAIN BLUE

                                              Scarlet.

                                              CAPTAIN SCARLET (V.O.)

                                              She jumped, Blue, on slow

                                              bottom stretch right where

                                              your view is obscured. And

                                              I've also found Rhapsody Angel

                                              lying unconscious; Brodski

                                              must've injected an

                                              anaesthetic to keep her quiet.

                                              CAPTAIN BLUE

                                              The devil she did!

                                              CAPTAIN SCARLET (V.O.)

                                              She's moving south, towards

                                              the concert hall.

                                              CAPTAIN BLUE

                                              Get after her, Captain

                                              Scarlet. I'll follow.

             Brodski approaches the entrance

             to the concert hall.

                                              DR. BRODSKI

                                              Oh, I must shake them off!

                                              Now, almost there!

             Scarlet spots the Angels flying

             overhead.

             CUT TO:

             INT. ANGEL 1 COCKPIT

                                              DESTINY ANGEL

                                              Destiny Angel to Captain Blue,

                                              what orders?

                                              CAPTAIN BLUE (V.O.)

                                              Circle concert hall to south

                                              of complex. Further orders

                                              from Captain Scarlet.

                                              DESTINY ANGEL

                                              SIG, Captain.

             CUT TO:

             EXT. SKY

             The Angels make a bank turn.

             CUT TO:

             EXT. AMUSEMENT PARK

             Scarlet arrives at the concert

             hall entrance. It is a fairly

             large dome, like the Royal

             Albert Hall.

             He activates his mike.

                                              CAPTAIN SCARLET

                                              I can't get a clear shot at

                                              her; too many people.

                                              CAPTAIN BLUE (V.O.)

                                              Captain Scarlet, get that hall

                                              cleared - I don't care how.

                                              And as soon as it's clear,

                                              call in Angel strike. Brodski

                                              must be stopped.

                                              CAPTAIN SCARLET

                                              SIG.

             CUT TO:

             INT. CONCERT HALL

             It is packed. Dozens of council

             members chatter as they wait. No

             sign of Brodski.

                                              CAPTAIN SCARLET

                                              Might start a panic, but I've

                                              got to risk it!

             He raises his gun and fires

             several shots in the air.

                                              CAPTAIN SCARLET

                                              Everybody outside!

             The members turn round in shock.

                                              PANICKING WOMAN

                                             (gasps)

                                              Oh, it's a madman!

                                              CAPTAIN SCARLET

                                              Outside, move! Fast!

             They all rush to the exits,

             screaming and yelling in fear.

                                              PANICKING WOMAN

                                              Outside! Outside!

                                              PANICKING MAN

                                              Get out, everyone! Get out!

             The fleeing continues, then

             slowly fades.

                                              CAPTAIN SCARLET

                                              Brodski, Dr. Brodski! You've

                                              failed! Give yourself up,

                                              maybe I'll...

             Brodski reveals herself from

             behind the stage curtains. She

             is holding a remote detonator.

                                              DR. BRODSKI

                                              No, Earthman! The Mysteron

                                              threat will be carried out. As

                                              soon as I trigger the charge,

                                              this whole complex goes sky

                                              high!

             She walks off.

                                              CAPTAIN SCARLET

                                             (through his mike)

                                              Come in, Angel leader.

             CUT TO:

             INT. ANGEL 1 COCKPIT

                                              DESTINY ANGEL

                                              Angel leader, here.

                                              CAPTAIN SCARLET (V.O.)

                                              Concert hall - the north end:

                                              destroy. You'll have time for

                                              one run, it'll better be

                                              accurate.

                                              DESTINY ANGEL

                                              SIG.

             CUT TO:

             EXT. SKY

             The Angels make a turn. They

             approach the concert hall, about

             to begin their run-in.

             CUT TO:

             INT. ANGEL 1 COCKPIT

                                              DESTINY ANGEL

                                              Firing missile... now!

             CUT TO:

             EXT. SKY

             They fire several missiles

             directly at the complex.

             Multiple explosions and debris

             scattering everywhere.

             CUT TO:

             INT. ANGEL 1 COCKPIT

                                              DESTINY ANGEL

                                              Voila! Smack on!

                                              CAPTAIN BLUE (V.O.)

                                              Captain Blue to Angel leader,

                                              can you see Captain Scarlet

                                              near the hall?

                                              DESTINY ANGEL

                                              No, Captain. I thought... I

                                              thought he was with you.

                                              CAPTAIN BLUE (V.O.)

                                              Then, then he must have given

                                              the order to fire.

                                              DESTINY ANGEL

                                             (gasps)

                                              From inside the hall? Oh no!

             CUT TO:

             EXT. CONCERT HALL

             Blue is surrounded by flames and

             wreckage. The building is

             heavily damaged by the strike.

                                              CAPTAIN BLUE

                                              Break contact and return to -

                                              DESTINY ANGEL (V.O.)

                                              But, Captain!

                                              CAPTAIN BLUE

                                              Return to base, that's an

                                              order.

                                              DESTINY ANGEL (V.O.)

                                             (reluctantly)

                                              SIG, Captain.

             The Angels fly off.

             Blue remains on the scene,

             worried about the whereabouts of

             Scarlet.

                                              CAPTAIN BLUE

                                             (calls out)

                                              Captain Scarlet! Captain

                                              Scarlet!

                                             (beat)

                                              No, no one could have survived

                                              that blast. But the Doctor

                                              said, "indestructible". I

                                              wonder...

             No sound, absolute silence.

             FADE OUT:

             END TITLES

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