British Comedy Guide

Country Life Sketch

Just found out about the Dumbfunded competition about Town and Country. The deadline is tomorrow and this is the best I could come up with. Not very good in my opinion but Ive only just started writing comedy and this is my 2nd ever sketch. I suppose it will give me some experience if nothing else. Any feedback will be appreciated!


' Country Life'
Paul Carroll
TWO FRIENDS SITTING AROUND A TABLE DISCUSSING TOWN AND COUNTRY PEOPLE

Josh
So your telling me that you country people, believe that you're smarter than us town people
(JOSH drinks out of his can of lager)

Matthew
Yeah, just because your from London, it does not mean that you lot are cleverer than us lot.
(MATTHEW drinks out of his can of lager)

Josh
Of course it does, people from big towns like Liverpool, London and Birmingham have better facilities and better schools. You country people just talk about pigs and tractors.

Matthew
Pigs and tractors! I don't think so pal, you want to see what its like doing my job, try and walk a day in my shoes.

Josh
Don't you mean wellies?
(JOSH smirks)

Matthew
You know what I mean! Its hard work you know, being a farmer, having to graft all day and then finally coming home to relax.

Josh
What do you do to relax? Watch Springwatch with Bill Oddie? the countryman's hero , you lot make me laugh.

Matthew
Well actually I'm a big fan of reality TV.

Josh
You a reality TV fan, don't make me laugh, whats your favourite? Big Brother? X Factor?
(while saying this JOSH walks over to fridge to get another beer)

Matthew
No, Emmerdale Farm.

This is a very good start, only your second sketch? Really?

Like the punchline, very good, well done.

Yes my second sketch, im only 17 and have always liked comedy but only recently started to take it seriously. Do you think i will have to add more to this sketch before i enter it into the Dumbfunded competition or should i just enter it as it is.

I've not had a look at the site, maybe other could advise, it seems fine to me though.

OK, Thanx for the advice Ray

Hey Paul, welcome to the site,

Liked the sketch very good to say it's you second ever, takes many people a while to get into the swing of writing a good sketch.

It felt a bit rough round the edges but nothing that can't be worked on, for example chopping down some of the dialogue wouldn't hurt.

Cool, good luck. I liked the Wellies joke.

Thanks for the advice guys, will take everything into consideration.

A worthy effort Paul.

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