Guy Burrell

The Hard Way Guy Burrell

THE HARD WAY. THREE EPISODES TELLING THE STORY OF THE ENLISTMENT & SERVICE OF GUY BURRELL RAOC The three part series is written as a monologue combined with a narrative, the first episode, 'INAPPROPRIATE' HUMOUR, details a double kidnap and bomb incident in Northern Ireland in the 1980's. The Second episode, 'YOU'RE A BETTER MAN THAN I AM, GUNGA DIN!' addresses Burrell's character and takes the story back to his teenage years explaining how he was forced to enlist as a Magistrates Soldier. The story covers his battle with authority and his gradual growth toward being a soldier. During the monologue an unknown voice asks questions. The Final episode, 'A SON OF TWO FATHERS, will reveal the unknown voice as a psychologist, as Burrell undergoes therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder. Further dramatic episodes in Burrell's Army Service are brought to the surface, and as the tale takes a huge unexpected turn can Burrell stay in the Army or must he face the terrifying prospect of been invalided out? For my Father (RSC), Uncle Jack (RM), Uncle Ronnie (RM Commando), Uncle Jack (RMN), Uncle Vic (RNSS) With special thanks to my much loved partner Katie without whom this work would never have been started.