Initial Script Overview

Footage will show fast motion view through the streets around Notting Hill and will slow down when it passes the places mentioned, i.e. 'the smell of food by a restaurant'.

[Ext. Notting Hill Gate. Day.]

First Narrative (voiceover)

"I've developed a large sense of this place over the years;

The wave of tantalising smells erupting from the cafes and restaurants on the high street

The wide variety of styles and personalities in the people

A Saturday down Portobello

A drink in the pub

We all have memories and senses associated with places we have lived, grown, and matured in. Chris doesn't"                  

Next Scene (Birds eye view on Chris waking up in bed)

Footage will show clips of parts of the daily routine in Chris's day.

                  [Int. Chris's House. Day-Night.]

Second Narrative (voiceover)

"Chris wakes up and does the same thing every morning, except he doesn't realise he's doing the same thing.

His brain can only hold 24 hours of memory at a time.

Imagine each day being a new experience and a wonder!

Yet never remembering the wonder.

Chris is happy; he doesn't remember that he can't remember his whole life.

Chris has help from his Nurse 24/7 and is in fact his connection to the rest of his life.

She gets him to write about his day and what happened every night before he goes to sleep.

His diary is the holy grail of his life.

In fact, it is his life.

Ignorance is bliss and Chris doesn't miss those lost memories, because he doesn't remember that he should miss them.

It is sadder to know about his life than to live it.

Take gratitude in memories good and bad; just be glad you can remember them..."

Final Shot: (Back to birds eye view of Chris waking up again in bed the next morning)