'Friends' Scripts Found in London Set for Auction

The scripts from 'The One With Ross’s Wedding' episodes, discovered despite orders for their destruction, highlight the show's enduring popularity and strict security measures.

Two original scripts from the 'Friends' sitcom, specifically for the episodes 'The One With Ross’s Wedding Part I and II', were found in a bin at Fountain Studios in London, despite orders for their destruction to prevent plot leaks.
The scripts were found by a studio worker who kept them for 26 years and are now set to be auctioned off on January 12, 2024.
The auction house, Hanson Ross, has estimated the scripts' price to be between £600 and £800, but due to the show's enduring global popularity, the final bid could be much higher.
The scripts provide a rare insight into the strict security measures employed by television shows to maintain suspense and surprise for viewers.
The discovery of these scripts and the interest they have generated underlines the enduring popularity of 'Friends', which continues to be enjoyed by millions around the world, 20 years after its final episode aired in 2004.