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TABLE ONE
We see a well dressed old lady

EXPERT
Well it's a lovely thimble, late 17th century, worth about £200, how come you're selling it?

LADY
I'm moving into a bungalow so I'm downsizing

They both chuckle

TABLE TWO
We see a well dressed man

EXPERT
Well its one of the earliest vacuum cleaners I've ever seen, probably pre 1930's worth about £290, How come you're selling it?

MAN
It's just gathering dust

They both chuckle

TABLE THREE
We See a man sweating like a pig

EXPERT
My goodness it's been a few years since I saw one of these, do you know what it is?

MAN
No idea mate I just found it in my nans cupboard

EXPERT
And I suppose your hoping I can tell you what it is?

MAN
I'm not arsed mate, I just want to know if it's worth anything?

EXPERT
On a good day three hundred

MAN
That's good

EXPERT
If you don't mind my asking why are you selling it?

MAN
I'm a heroin addict

Really good ending mate wasn't expecting it. A very good sketch :)

Thanks David, I been working on my twists............... or have I?

I like that idea a lot, very nice. Although I did think there was a character called Table One, which threw me for a bit. Laughing out loud

Really enjoying the writing Terry.Prolific and v funny.

One of your best, Teddy.

thank you one and all for the kind comments

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