Premise: Harold, an impoverished pensioner, devises a cunning plan to escape from penury with the assistance of his faithful friend.

Synopsis: Mr. Randolph is based on a true story. It is a quirky, thoughtful drama based around a serious socioeconomic theme, which is explored in an endearing and humorous way. It is approximately eight minutes in length. Harold Curtis is an eighty- five-year-old widower, who shares a modest, terraced house with his cat, budgie, gold fish, and his eight-year-old mutt, Mr Randolph. Harold, an ex army officer, thrives on order. He likes to keep a tidy house, pay his bills on time, and above all else, ensure the well being of his beloved pets. Unfortunately, the world outside is changing beyond Harold’s control and it is about to have a serious effect on Harold’s daily routine. The state of Britain’s economy is crumbling, leading to Harold’s pension being cut short. He finds himself struggling to pay the bills alongside the general up keep of his brood. Getting rid of his pets is not an option, so in an act of desperation, Harold decides to take advantage of the seemingly endless credit opportunities. However, in order to avoid spiraling into debt, Harold applies for his first credit card under his dog, Mr Randolph’s, name. The application is swiftly accepted, to Harold’s delight, but it does not take long for him to get carried away with spending his newfound wealth. The bailiffs soon come knocking, looking for ‘Mr Randolph’, and the dog, barking at the sound of his name, nearly gives Harold away! Luckily, the over excited dog arouses more nerves than suspicion and the dog-shy bailiffs do not hang around. It seems that, for now, Harold has found a way to successfully overcome his financial woes.