H Houdini's Economy

Struggling a bit with this but like the idea. Worth tweaking?

GORDON BROWN AND TESSA JOWELL ARE TALKING

TJ:
Gordon, you know we've been buying the banks back?

GB:
Yes Tessa, we've gone through this – it's entirely necessary to rescue and rejuvenate the economy.

TJ:
But we've made a huge loss on them – the toxic shares we bought are plummeting faster than your jowelly cheeks

GB:
Don't worry, I've got a new financial advisor, and he says he knows how to sort this mess out

TJ:
About that, Gordon – I'm not sure Harry Redknapp is the best choice.

GB:
Rubbish! He'll fit right in. He's used to being in a difficult situation.

TJ:
You mean like you he's inherited a team that was mighty under a former boss but recently has been failing?

GB:
Exactly! And he's spent…

TJ:
Lots of money with no apparent effect?

GB:
Well, he knows how to get crosses into the box

TJ:
Yes, dear, but that's not a ballot box

GB:
Well, let's see what he has to say to that…Harry!

ENTER HARRY REDKNAPP:

HR:
Awight Gordy! Allo Tessy! 'Scuse me, just making a deal – (TO PHONE) Yes, I'll have 300 shares in Northern Rock. And someone to shore up our Gordon's leaky defence when he pretends it's all Tony's fault.

GB:
See? He's a genius. So, what's new Harry?

HR:
You'll love this, mate. I've brought back some old faces who've got experience at the top! Peter Hain, Peter Mandelson...

TJ:
Oh, you're an idiot. You've just got all our old old cabinet back

HR:
Can't we stick her on the back-bench? I got a bargain with the last one though. (BEAT) Oi, Tony!!

GB:
Nooooooooooooooo!

There's no Houdini in this you c**t. Money Back.

Quote: Godot Taxis @ February 3 2009, 11:25 PM GMT

There's no Houdini in this you c**t. Money Back.

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Terribly sorry. I did say "H Houdini". Cheque's in the post. Due to snow you probably won't get it

I like it. A bit dependent on Tottenham's fortunes, but funny right now.

Not bad but less build up, good idea.

There's some good lines in there "Crosses in the Box" etc.
And its a nice idea.

But I'd use Alistair Darling instead of Tessa, especially as your talking about banks and the like.

I don't really get the punchline. It's most likely because I'm thick.

Like it. I don't think it really needs much tweaking, perhaps get to Harry bit quicker.

Cheers for the feedback

Quote: Badge @ February 4 2009, 1:35 AM GMT

I like it. A bit dependent on Tottenham's fortunes, but funny right now.

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Cheers, as an Arsenal supporter hopefully they won't be making up any more points for at least a week.

Quote: sootyj @ February 4 2009, 8:31 AM GMT

Not bad but less build up, good idea.

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Quote: Ponderer @ February 4 2009, 6:20 PM GMT

Like it. I don't think it really needs much tweaking, perhaps get to Harry bit quicker.

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Yeah, part of the problem I was having - originally was writing to have Harry as the punchline but as it evolved ended up having him as part of the sketch, which then left the preamble - prob should scale down a little more, but wasn't sure about bringing him up straight away.

Quote: bigfella @ February 4 2009, 2:51 PM GMT

There's some good lines in there "Crosses in the Box" etc.
And its a nice idea.

But I'd use Alistair Darling instead of Tessa, especially as you're talking about banks and the like.

I don't really get the punchline. It's most likely because I'm thick.

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Agree completely Darling would be better, but having Harry and Gordon uses up two male characters, and might be too many for stage shows. To make Tessa seem logical, would have an Olympic gag in e.g. Harry used to dealing with locals angry about skilled foreigners taking their jobs but felt it was maybe a bit forced.

Punchline was just like Harry bringing old players back, Gordy brings all old cabinet back, e.g.Mandelson recently. Cept Harry brings back Tony Blair. But not sure if the timing/focus is correct.

Nice idea, Rob, but why not cut the preamble and have Gordon just ringing/talking to Harry directly asking him to get out of this predicament, cos he's got 'form' (har-de-har)? That should shorten it and get to the point quicker.

Dan

Quote: Rob0 @ February 4 2009, 9:15 PM GMT

Agree completely Darling would be better, but having Harry and Gordon uses up two male characters, and might be too many for stage shows. To make Tessa seem logical, would have an Olympic gag in e.g. Harry used to dealing with locals angry about skilled foreigners taking their jobs but felt it was maybe a bit forced.

Punchline was just like Harry bringing old players back, Gordy brings all old cabinet back, e.g.Mandelson recently. Cept Harry brings back Tony Blair. But not sure if the timing/focus is correct.

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Yeap your right! Using the right number of male characters is important. It's something I do, but I just completely forgot when commenting sorry! I tend to use Harriet Harman a lot - she don't do a lot but is the deputy leader, so Gordie could talk to her about anything really.

Maybe you get the message across a bit clearer about the bringing back of old boys maybe the bench could have wilson, foot, kinocock ( spelling!!!!) and blair???