Two original "Friends" scripts, found trashed in London in 1998, are being auctioned by Hertfordshire auctioneers Hanson Ross on January 12
The scripts are from "The One With Ross’s Wedding" Part I and II, the last episodes of season four, featuring Ross's iconic wedding scene and the start of Chandler and Monica's romance
A studio worker discovered these scripts in a bin at Fountain Studios after filming and kept them in a drawer ever since
The scripts were meant to be destroyed to prevent leaks, but they accidentally escaped this fate
A 60-year-old retired Londoner, formerly an admin support at Fountain Studios, found the scripts while tidying up the studio
The scripts ended up in a bedside drawer for years, almost forgotten, until recently rediscovered during a house move
Initially valued at £600-£800, these scripts are expected to attract significant interest due to the global appeal of "Friends"
A ticket for the studio audience from 1998 and two DVDs from the fourth and fifth series are included in the auction lot
"Friends," which aired from 1994 to 2004, remains one of the most popular TV shows globally, with a finale that attracted 52.5 million American viewers
Hanson Ross Auctioneers expressed excitement about the scripts, highlighting their appeal to "Friends" fans and their historical significance