A transcript is a retrospective written record of dialogue, and like a script (a prospective record) may include other scene information such as props or actions. In the case of a transcript of a film or television episode, ideally it is a verbatim record. Because closed-captioning is usually written separately, its text may have errors and does not necessarily reflect the true Canonical transcript. KRIS WHITE: How important is Annie? Why was Kate's name scratched off? And, LOST the Musical. We'll have ponderances on those questions and more in today's official Lost audio podcast.