TOPICAL SKETCH. DOES IT WORK?
GORDON BROWN IS TALKING TO A LOAN SHARK (J).
Gordon
Hello, are you a loan shark?
J
Who's asking?
Gordon
Me.
J
Are you jesting me? Who are you?
Gordon
Gordon Brown. I'm in debt, I need money.
J
Right how much do you need? A ton? £250?
Gordon
Erm….
J
Come on man I haven't got all day. How much do you want?
Gordon
£1.5 trillion.
J
F**k me!
Gordon
No thanks. The wife wouldn't be happy.
J
Man, you are in some serious shit.
Gordon
I know. I borrowed a bit too much. Thought I could handle my finances but obviously not.
J
Have you tried consolidating your loans into one lower monthly debt? I mean it'd be easier, innit?
Gordon
I've already tried. They won't let me. Anyway, can you get me the money or not?
J
I'm not sure man. Wait a sec.
J GETS OUT HIS PHONE.
J (ON PHONE)
Hello, Allen Stanford? You got any money?