British Comedy Guide

NJ: Respect 4 Boris

JUSTIN:
Everyone agrees that London 2012 was a resounding success... well, everyone except the North Koreans! However, the revelation that Boris Johnson is now Britain's most respected politician - hints at a potentially chilling legacy. Joining me now to discuss this is a man who has even more reason to be afraid than the rest of us - David Cameron.

Prime Minister - how does it feel to be upstaged, outclassed and...

FX: CLOWN HORN

JUSTIN:
I'm sorry - what are you doing?

DAVID:
I'm just being my usual quirky self.

JUSTIN:
By tooting a horn?

DAVID:
Hey - I'm an eccentric chap!

JUSTIN:
Anyway, as I was saying...

DAVID:
Black and White Minstrel Show!

JUSTIN:
Pardon?

DAVID:
Oh blast - another politically incorrect gaffe!

JUSTIN:
(IRRITATED) Yes, well, going back to...

DAVID:
Wiff Waff!

JUSTIN:
Look - just stop it! Okay? Stop trying to imitate Boris! Listen - if you don't get your act together - that maniac is going to have his finger on the button - and do you realise what'll happen then?

DAVID:
France will be wiped off the face of the Earth?

JUSTIN:
Exactly - so, grow up! (BEAT) Anyway, as I was saying - how does it feel to be upstaged, outclassed and out-loved by your old Etonian chum?

DAVID:
Not brilliant.

JUSTIN:
Prime Minister - thank you.

I liked the idea for this, but think it needed something at the end which seemed to fizzle out a little. Very good.

Yeah, there was no twist at the end and I think Justin needed to be more than just the "And then..." character

I quite like this. Pace is good and the characterisation is good. Both above are right though: it does fizzle out when you need a big laugh and, also yes, Justin needs a couple of funnier lines.

Dan

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