British Comedy Guide

NJ: MP in Custody

Old news and bad writing are just two reasons for rejection...

Dan

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MP in Custody
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JUSTIN:
In Westminster this week, some MPs had a bit of a scuffle. Which turned into a little more of a scuffle. Which turned into a full-on assault, before they smashed some cars up, started 'Project Mayhem' and eventually realised everybody involved was the same man.

(1)
SERGEANT:
Constable?

CONSTABLE:
Yes, Sarge?

SERGEANT:
Has the guy from the taxpayer-funded bar brawl sobered up yet? It's been nine hours.

CONSTABLE:
Hang on, Sarge.

F/X:PEEP-HOLE INTO CELL SLIDING OPEN

JOYCE:
You know who was a great boss? That Gordon Brown! He was awesome! Hic!

F/X:PEEP-HOLE SLIDING SHUT

CONSTABLE:
Still off his face, Sarge!

(2)
SERGEANT:
Constable? It's been 11 hours. Check him again, will you?

F/X:PEEP-HOLE INTO CELL SLIDING OPEN

JOYCE:
And I'll tell you something else for free: we, the Labour Party, are going to win the next election!

F/X:PEEP-HOLE SLIDING SHUT

CONSTABLE:
He's sober now, Sarge!

SERGEANT:
Really? He's sober?

CONSTABLE:
As a judge, ma'am!

SERGEANT:
Haha! Good one, constable! Another couple of hours then.

(3)
SERGEANT:
(EXHAUSTED) It's been 13 hours now, Constable. I just want to go home.

F/X:PEEP-HOLE INTO CELL SLIDING OPEN

JOYCE:
You know what I reckon? We should give coppers more money and bigger pensions!

F/X:PEEP-HOLE SLIDING SHUT

CONSTABLE:
He's either blotto, Sarge, or just mental.

SERGEANT:
He's an MP. People aren't going to notice the difference. Hold him to that last comment and let him go. Then I won't have to do all this flamin' overtime.

END

Great intro Dan. The ending could have been stronger, maybe a slight rejig to end on the 'Labour are going to win the next election' line. The sergeant could have then suggested transferring him to Broadmoor.

Good sketch though.

Terrific intro; the sketch is okay but lacks the killer line to make it stand out.

Great idea and good gags along the way but needs a better punch

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