Copper Darren gave the Banker a large bill
08/07/2010 16:55:00
Noel emphasised that the Dream Factory wasn’t a tourist destination “you’re here to change your lives… Darren!” The police inspector from Essex carried box four to the Pound Table. Noel was shocked to discover that Darren was caught running an unlicensed trading stall which was closed by the police! Darren was quick to point out he was only seven at the time. He was a choir boy and tried to raise funds for his church by arranging a ‘bring and buy’ sale with his brother. Noel held up a picture of Darren’s 18 month baby boy, Harrison. Darren admitted becoming a dad was the main reason he was here, the new responsibility had changed Darren’s perspective on life. Darren’s been married to Gemma for three years and showed a photograph of their wedding day. Work colleges, Cheryl and Kevin were amongst the Pilgrims. Darren had picked his favourite number four so he saw that as a lucky omen going into the game.
A great start of £5 and 1p saw Carly get the penny kiss. “Jammy copper” remarked Noel. Then in complete contrast, £250,000 was wiped from the board. £75,000 and £10,000 concluded the opening round. The Banker promised not to use mind games and was fond of the name, Harrison. Noel thought the first offer of £6,000 was good – No Deal. £3,000 and £15,000 began round two. “Not enough blues” stressed Noel. Yvonne managed to pull out a low £50. Darren’s dream would be to build his own house on a plot of land in Great Oakley. But Noel said Darren had to end a family feud first. Darren is a keen golfer and used to practice indoors. His dad returned home one day to find a shattered front door. He has blamed Darren for the broken door ever since so Darren has promised to buy a new one. There was damage to the red hand side so the Banker valued his box at £8,000 – No Deal. An all-blue third round of £100, 10p and £750 put Darren back on track. The Banker wasn’t looking forward to ‘the bill’ tonight and offered £11,500 – No Deal.
Darren made it five blues in a row with 50p in round four. Hayley flipped the lid on box seven which hid £5,000. Darren wanted security for this family and ‘smile’ money for the future. He counts himself a lucky person because he has another baby on the way. £500 completed the round. The Banker described Darren as ‘likeable’ and ‘friendly’ but warned him not to be greedy and take £20,000. Cheryl reminded Darren of their previous conversations about money, but the board was very strong. It was the pivotal point of the game “I know where my priorities lie” said Darren before agreeing to – Deal! Dennis was asked to kill the game “how about that” said Dennis unveiling £100,000! £1 and £50,000 concluded the fifth round. The Banker would have offered £7,000. £1,000 and £35,000 left £20,000 as the highest red in the final round. Martyn concluded the round with £250 leaving a £10 / £20,000 finish. The Banker would have stuck at £7,000. Noel flipped Darren’s box four to see £10 and confirmed a Banker spanking! Darren felt extremely fortunate to get his chance in the Crazy Chair and thought the Dream Factory lived up to its name.
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