British Comedy Guide

Prostitute Sketch

This one's a little longer than my usual stuff. Does it work as it is? Does it need a trim? More funny required? Too weird? Too many questions?

Int. Bedroom

A prostitute is lying on a bed in lingerie. A middle aged man comes out of the en-suite bathroom with some money which he hands to her.

Man:
I've never actually done this before.

Prostitute:
Don't worry, sweety. Lots of men see working girls these days.

Man:
No, I mean... I've never actually... you know, had sex.

Prostitute:
Well you just lie back and I'll take the-

The front door is heard opening downstairs. The man leaps off the bed in horror.

Prostitute:
What's going on?

Man:
It's not how it looks!

Woman:
(OOV) Darling! They cancelled my train!

The woman enters the bedroom. She looks at the pair and shakes her head.

Woman:
Up to your old tricks again?

Prostitute:
Who's this?

The man looks out of the window nervously.

Woman:
I'm his wife.

Prostitute:
Wife?

Woman:
And mother to his three kids.

Prostitute:
Mother? But I thought you said...

Woman:
You've fallen for it hook, line and sinker. The old virgin routine.

The prostitute gets off the bed and goes over to the man.

Prostitute:
Tell me she's lying. Please...

The man shrugs his shoulders awkwardly.

Prostitute:
You lied to me?

Woman:
Don't worry, love. You're not the first.

Prostitute:
I can't believe what I'm hearing!

The prostitute sits on the bed and looks upset.

Woman:
First there was Blonde Summer. Then Candy Stockings. And now, you, what is it? Rubber Bitch?

Prostitute:
(TEARY EYED) Filthy Bitch.

The woman sits next to her and puts an arm round her.

Woman:
Well, Filthy Bitch, don't you worry.

Prostitute:
They're all the same! Why can't they just be honest about their deceit?!

Woman:
One day you'll find an honest punter. One day.

Man:
Look, Filthy Bitch, I'm sorry. You can keep the money.

The man goes to hand her the money. The prostitute gets up and slaps the man. The money flies out of his hand

Prostitute:
Don't you dare! Don't you dare!

The prostitute runs out the room. The front door is heard slamming. The man walks over to the woman.

Man:
That was one sexy fake wife routine! Did you bring the whip?

Woman:
Payment first!

Man:
Oh yeah! Sorry!

The man starts picking the money up off the floor

ENDS

Now that is a seriously classy sketch

I award this 5 out of 5

clean it up and send it to that new radio 4 thingumy

Well thanks, SootyJ. I know you pull no punches, so welcome your comment with open arms.

Quote: Ben @ March 18 2013, 8:50 PM GMT

Prostitute:
Don't worry, sweety. Lots of men see working girls these days, Guv'ner!.

Working girls? Make her say "use my services" or something.

In my experience From what I've seen, working girls don't often care what their client tells them. As long as they get paid (and don't kiss).

I'm not sure about this one, Ben. Nice twist but not hilarious or enough to justify the strange behaviour of the whore drug addict street walker escort talent working girl.

Well look at why it's so damned ace. There's no explanation, no filler.

Everything happens and is self explanatory and it builds to a proper twist punch

For me, the end ruined it. The switch 'normal' reactions of wife/prostitute was the most interesting to me. The second twist feels like it robbed me of a proper conclusion of the first. I wanted to read on though but, unlike the man with with the first woman, you stiffed me.

Quote: Sinon @ March 18 2013, 9:15 PM GMT

For me, the end ruined it. The switch 'normal' reactions of wife/prostitute was the most interesting to me. The second twist feels like it robbed me of a proper conclusion of the first. I wanted to read on though but, unlike the man with with the first woman, you stiffed me.

To be honest, Sinon, I did wonder if the second twist was unnecessary. I do like the twist, but it could perhaps end sooner with the first. It's something I'll muse upon. Thanks.

Quote: Ben @ March 18 2013, 9:20 PM GMT

To be honest, Sinon, I did wonder if the second twist was unnecessary. It's something I'll muse upon.

No, you need the twist, otherwise it would be a bit nothing. I was enjoying it, then worried that it was just going to end, then surprised by the twist. Without the twist you don't have a sketch.

Saw the end coming a mile away.

Quote: Matthew Stott @ March 18 2013, 9:22 PM GMT

No, you need the twist, otherwise it would be a bit nothing. I was enjoying it, then worried that it was just going to end, then surprised by the twist. Without the twist you don't have a sketch.

What about the jokes?

Quote: Kenneth @ March 18 2013, 9:22 PM GMT

Saw the end coming a mile away.

Good for you?

Quote: Lee @ March 18 2013, 9:23 PM GMT

What about the jokes?

What about them? If there's no twist then it's not a complete sketch, it has to go somewhere otherwise it just peters out.

Quote: Matthew Stott @ March 18 2013, 9:24 PM GMT

Good for you?

No, not really.

Quote: Kenneth @ March 18 2013, 9:26 PM GMT

No, not really.

Clever.

Quote: Matthew Stott @ March 18 2013, 9:25 PM GMT

What about them? If there's no twist then it's not a complete sketch, it has to go somewhere otherwise it just peters out.

I meant the lack of. You said a twist is important, I agree but I'd also add jokes too.

Quote: Lee @ March 18 2013, 9:30 PM GMT

I meant the lack of. You said a twist is important, I agree but I'd also add jokes too.

Oh, okay.

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