Dodo (2021–…): Season 1, Episode 2 - Trouble - full transcript
(NARRATOR) Joe Connolly
lives at 91 Brookman Street.
That's his parents car
on the driveway...
(DOORBELL RINGS)
..and that's
his best friend Frisbo,
ringing his doorbell at 8:15,
Just as he does every day.
(JOE'S MUM)
Joe? Door!
Wazzzuuurrr!
-Alright?
-Bye, Mum!
Last one to the end of the drive
smells like Joe's Grandma!
It's these everyday moments that
help keep Joe out of trouble.
Hey! My Grandma doesn't smell!
(SCHOOL BELL RINGS)
Apart from one time.
Can anyone tell me who this is?
Oh! Oh!
Mister...Poopie-Doop?
(SCHOOLMATES LAUGHING)
With his dad
called into school...
If you ever do something
like this again,
you'll be in big trouble.
..it was the worst day
of Joe Connolly's life.
Until today.
(THEME TUNE)
(SCHOOL BELL RINGS)
(PETE)
That's a big tree.
Yep.
That IS a BIG tree.
So?
-Throw your bag up there.
-What?
Dare ya!
-Yeah, go on! Dare ya!
-Oh, come on! Like I'll just--
(CHUCKLING)
-Ah! Frisbo!
-Go on Pete!
I did it! I did it!
YES! Did you see that one?
How you going to get it down?
Oh, for crying out--
(BELL RINGS)
I've got a plan.
(CACKLING) (PANTING)
(ALL) Sorry we're late, sir!
As Joe catches his breath,
adrenaline coursing
through his veins,
he realises something.
The bag.
The tree.
The thrill.
Joe Connolly is super-powered.
His senses heightened.
What was once boring
is now spectacular.
He looks at the world
with new eyes.
(TENSE, EXCITING MUSIC)
This was a new sensation
for Joe Connolly.
He had never before
felt such excitement.
(MARKER SQUEAKING)
(EXPLOSION)
(SILENCE)
And now, one thing is certain.
He needs more.
Pete? Dare you
to down the whole bottle!
Hmm...
And so it begins.
(FAST-PACED MUSIC)
(BELL RINGS)
That was amazing!
(MISCHIEVIOUS LAUGHTER)
I dare you to kick that bin!
Ha! I did it!
(CACKLING)
Dare you to
papier-maché your hand!
(SCHOOL BELL)
Dare you to eat
a page from Animal Farm!
(BURPS)
Miss, can I sharpen my pencil?
Dare you to
draw on Frisbo's book.
What do I, um..?
Oh, I know what to do!
(BELL RINGS)
(THUNDER CLAP)
(MISCHIEVIOUS LAUGHTER)
I dare you to bounce this
to the other side of the class,
against the wall,
and catch it again.
Oooh.
Ball games were
not allowed indoors.
Even for a dare.
-There is no way Joe would--
-Double dare you.
(EVERYONE) Oooh!
(EVERYONE) Oooh!
Oooh!
Holding the ball,
and the whole room
in the palm of his hand,
Joe breathes easy,
safe in the knowledge
he'll never have to--
-Do it again!
-Okay!
In that moment, at the opposite
end of the room a door opens,
catching his eye
and causing him to hesitate.
(OPENING STRAINS OF
'BLUE DANUBE WALTZ'
It pushes the trajectory of
his throw by 3 crucial degrees.
One tiny, seemingly
insignificant moment
that can change everything.
Holy mole--
Mrs Smith.
Head of RE. Renowned as
one of the nicest teachers
at O'Malley Secondary School.
She rides a motorcycle,
once let Joe pet her dog
and allowed 15 minutes free time
for contemplation
during double RE.
(GASPS)
You are in SO much trouble.
(DOOR OPENS)
Ms Siddiqui.
Head teacher and disciplinarian.
Feared by everyone on Earth.
And everyone off Earth.
Xanthrox, what did I tell you?
Get back to Ragon 7!
(NERVOUS) It's Siddiqui! Quick!
Her office is situated
on Top Corridor
the most feared
location in school.
I promise I'll never
wear mismatching socks again,
Ms Siddiqui.
Who did that?
Eh...
My office. After school.
Do you know where to go?
Top Corridor.
(BELL RINGS)
And for the second time
in Joe Connolly's life,
he's in big trouble.
Can't believe it. Top Corridor.
I know.
But in times of trouble,
he could always
look to his best mate Frisbo.
What's your favourite flag?
Joe Connolly is doomed.
Order! ORDER!
I sentence you to go to...
..jail!
Objection!
Overruled!
It would be hard at first.
(KNUCKLES CRACKING)
But eventually he would bond
with his cellmate Knuckles...
(JOE WHISTLES)
..a master safe cracker
and an excellent taxidermist.
(MAKES BIRD SOUNDS)
(EXCITING MUSIC)
Together they'd break-out
and live an idyllic life
on a desert island
where no one would find them.
(PHONE VIBRATING)
(PHONE VIBRATING)
I like Estonia's.
It has a strong palette.
They called my dad!
He's coming in!
Are you sure about this, mate?
His dad's arrival imminent,
Joe's mind is made up.
Where will you go?
Wigan. Probably.
I have family up there.
They've got
a Nintendo Switch, so...
Nice.
With just his PE kit
for a change of clothes
and £2.80 in his pocket,
he would start a new life.
Pete, I want you to have
my rock collection.
Frisbo, take my keyring.
If you press the button,
he talks.
(MECHANICAL GROWL)
(SAD MUSIC SWELLS)
Will we... see you again?
With that, Joe turns his back on
all he knows and says hello to--
< (MECHANICAL GROWL)
What are you doing here?
Dad! Um... Um... eh...
Come on, we're going to--
(MUFFLED CONVERSATION)
(NARRATOR) Top Corridor.
Joe Connolly sits alone,
terrified of what
is being discussed inside.
(MUFFLED DISCUSSION)
Every passing second,
another nail in his coffin.
(MUFFLED CONVERSATION CONTINUES)
And suddenly,
Joe can't take it anymore.
I mean, why put a roundabout
there in the first place?!
It adds seven-- Oh, Joe?
I'm really, really sorry!
I promise
I'll never do it again!
(DEAD SILENCE)
That's okay, dear.
I forgive you.
Really?
On this occasion, we've decided
to let you off with a warning.
In an instant, all the pressure
weighing Joe down lifts away.
-Everything is going to be okay.
-AND a yellow sticker.
Joe has his life back.
He will dedicate himself
to doing good,
never be in trouble again.
-Maybe he could even--
-Can I have my ball back?
Thanks for coming in,
Mr Connolly.
I hope your journey home
isn't as traumatic
as the one here.
Some chance! Come on, Joe.
And as instant as the relief
had come... Joe realises...
..he is still in big... BIG...
(CRACKING UP)
Ah! This is better
than that time
you said "Mr Poopie-Doop"!
What?!
lives at 91 Brookman Street.
That's his parents car
on the driveway...
(DOORBELL RINGS)
..and that's
his best friend Frisbo,
ringing his doorbell at 8:15,
Just as he does every day.
(JOE'S MUM)
Joe? Door!
Wazzzuuurrr!
-Alright?
-Bye, Mum!
Last one to the end of the drive
smells like Joe's Grandma!
It's these everyday moments that
help keep Joe out of trouble.
Hey! My Grandma doesn't smell!
(SCHOOL BELL RINGS)
Apart from one time.
Can anyone tell me who this is?
Oh! Oh!
Mister...Poopie-Doop?
(SCHOOLMATES LAUGHING)
With his dad
called into school...
If you ever do something
like this again,
you'll be in big trouble.
..it was the worst day
of Joe Connolly's life.
Until today.
(THEME TUNE)
(SCHOOL BELL RINGS)
(PETE)
That's a big tree.
Yep.
That IS a BIG tree.
So?
-Throw your bag up there.
-What?
Dare ya!
-Yeah, go on! Dare ya!
-Oh, come on! Like I'll just--
(CHUCKLING)
-Ah! Frisbo!
-Go on Pete!
I did it! I did it!
YES! Did you see that one?
How you going to get it down?
Oh, for crying out--
(BELL RINGS)
I've got a plan.
(CACKLING) (PANTING)
(ALL) Sorry we're late, sir!
As Joe catches his breath,
adrenaline coursing
through his veins,
he realises something.
The bag.
The tree.
The thrill.
Joe Connolly is super-powered.
His senses heightened.
What was once boring
is now spectacular.
He looks at the world
with new eyes.
(TENSE, EXCITING MUSIC)
This was a new sensation
for Joe Connolly.
He had never before
felt such excitement.
(MARKER SQUEAKING)
(EXPLOSION)
(SILENCE)
And now, one thing is certain.
He needs more.
Pete? Dare you
to down the whole bottle!
Hmm...
And so it begins.
(FAST-PACED MUSIC)
(BELL RINGS)
That was amazing!
(MISCHIEVIOUS LAUGHTER)
I dare you to kick that bin!
Ha! I did it!
(CACKLING)
Dare you to
papier-maché your hand!
(SCHOOL BELL)
Dare you to eat
a page from Animal Farm!
(BURPS)
Miss, can I sharpen my pencil?
Dare you to
draw on Frisbo's book.
What do I, um..?
Oh, I know what to do!
(BELL RINGS)
(THUNDER CLAP)
(MISCHIEVIOUS LAUGHTER)
I dare you to bounce this
to the other side of the class,
against the wall,
and catch it again.
Oooh.
Ball games were
not allowed indoors.
Even for a dare.
-There is no way Joe would--
-Double dare you.
(EVERYONE) Oooh!
(EVERYONE) Oooh!
Oooh!
Holding the ball,
and the whole room
in the palm of his hand,
Joe breathes easy,
safe in the knowledge
he'll never have to--
-Do it again!
-Okay!
In that moment, at the opposite
end of the room a door opens,
catching his eye
and causing him to hesitate.
(OPENING STRAINS OF
'BLUE DANUBE WALTZ'
It pushes the trajectory of
his throw by 3 crucial degrees.
One tiny, seemingly
insignificant moment
that can change everything.
Holy mole--
Mrs Smith.
Head of RE. Renowned as
one of the nicest teachers
at O'Malley Secondary School.
She rides a motorcycle,
once let Joe pet her dog
and allowed 15 minutes free time
for contemplation
during double RE.
(GASPS)
You are in SO much trouble.
(DOOR OPENS)
Ms Siddiqui.
Head teacher and disciplinarian.
Feared by everyone on Earth.
And everyone off Earth.
Xanthrox, what did I tell you?
Get back to Ragon 7!
(NERVOUS) It's Siddiqui! Quick!
Her office is situated
on Top Corridor
the most feared
location in school.
I promise I'll never
wear mismatching socks again,
Ms Siddiqui.
Who did that?
Eh...
My office. After school.
Do you know where to go?
Top Corridor.
(BELL RINGS)
And for the second time
in Joe Connolly's life,
he's in big trouble.
Can't believe it. Top Corridor.
I know.
But in times of trouble,
he could always
look to his best mate Frisbo.
What's your favourite flag?
Joe Connolly is doomed.
Order! ORDER!
I sentence you to go to...
..jail!
Objection!
Overruled!
It would be hard at first.
(KNUCKLES CRACKING)
But eventually he would bond
with his cellmate Knuckles...
(JOE WHISTLES)
..a master safe cracker
and an excellent taxidermist.
(MAKES BIRD SOUNDS)
(EXCITING MUSIC)
Together they'd break-out
and live an idyllic life
on a desert island
where no one would find them.
(PHONE VIBRATING)
(PHONE VIBRATING)
I like Estonia's.
It has a strong palette.
They called my dad!
He's coming in!
Are you sure about this, mate?
His dad's arrival imminent,
Joe's mind is made up.
Where will you go?
Wigan. Probably.
I have family up there.
They've got
a Nintendo Switch, so...
Nice.
With just his PE kit
for a change of clothes
and £2.80 in his pocket,
he would start a new life.
Pete, I want you to have
my rock collection.
Frisbo, take my keyring.
If you press the button,
he talks.
(MECHANICAL GROWL)
(SAD MUSIC SWELLS)
Will we... see you again?
With that, Joe turns his back on
all he knows and says hello to--
< (MECHANICAL GROWL)
What are you doing here?
Dad! Um... Um... eh...
Come on, we're going to--
(MUFFLED CONVERSATION)
(NARRATOR) Top Corridor.
Joe Connolly sits alone,
terrified of what
is being discussed inside.
(MUFFLED DISCUSSION)
Every passing second,
another nail in his coffin.
(MUFFLED CONVERSATION CONTINUES)
And suddenly,
Joe can't take it anymore.
I mean, why put a roundabout
there in the first place?!
It adds seven-- Oh, Joe?
I'm really, really sorry!
I promise
I'll never do it again!
(DEAD SILENCE)
That's okay, dear.
I forgive you.
Really?
On this occasion, we've decided
to let you off with a warning.
In an instant, all the pressure
weighing Joe down lifts away.
-Everything is going to be okay.
-AND a yellow sticker.
Joe has his life back.
He will dedicate himself
to doing good,
never be in trouble again.
-Maybe he could even--
-Can I have my ball back?
Thanks for coming in,
Mr Connolly.
I hope your journey home
isn't as traumatic
as the one here.
Some chance! Come on, Joe.
And as instant as the relief
had come... Joe realises...
..he is still in big... BIG...
(CRACKING UP)
Ah! This is better
than that time
you said "Mr Poopie-Doop"!
What?!