THIS is what actually happened in The Archers Scriptwriting room.
TA SW: There's a new law on coercive control. We could highlight that with a really well done EA sl.
SOC predecessor. Yeah let's set it up.
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SOC arrives.
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So this Rob. He's a bit of a bounder. Let's say he knocks up his ex.
Sw: But. But we had this sl planned.
SOC: Do it.
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SOC: Hmm this what did you call it, coercive control sl seems to be attracting attention. Can't see what's wrong with the chap but ho hum. Cancel the baby.
Sw: but...what?? We cannot cancel the baby it will look ridiculous.
SOC: do it.
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SOC: So this EA thing. Its dragging on a bit. When does he hit her?
SW: well he doesn't. That's kind of the point.
SOC: Then its not real abuse. Do it and play the helpline.
Sw: :-/
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SOC: So still dragging on when does she kill him?
Sw: Wtaf?
SOC: Look everyone knows the victim always snaps and kills them in the end. So how does she do it? Poison? Nah been done. I know I know she hits him with s
An iron...oh no. Been done.
SW: She doesn't kill him. That's kind of the point. He get prosecuted.
SOC: Oh I see.cunning!! She doesn't kill him. .....He survives.
Do it.
Sw:< Weeps in corner and makes remorseful donation to WA whilst filling in EE application form.>