British Comedy Guide

bicycle shop sketch

INT. DAY. BICYCLE SHOP. TWO MEN (MR CATHCART AND MR BLACK).

B: Good morning sir. I represent Lamont Holdings, a local property developer. I would like to speak to you regarding the purchase of your premises.

C: And my name is? You couldn’t even be arsed to find out. You’ll have to be arsed if you want to make progress today.

B: This is a prime location, you could retire a wealthy man. (pause) Mr?

C: Cathcart’s the name, bumming’s the game. Now be a good man and pump this tyre up for me.

B: Ok then, I’m not afraid to get my hands dirty.

C: I’ll bet you’re not. Do you find bicycle pumps erotic Mr Black?

B: I think that you might be deviating from the purpose of my visit, Mr. Cathcart.

C: Maybe deviant maybe not. What is Lamont’s price by the way?

B: He’s willing to pay half a million quid. This place needs a lot of work done, its money for old rope.

C: Are you an old rope man too, what lubricant do you use?

B: Erm, I ‘m not sure I follow you. Now, Mr. Lamont is a very efficient man. You can have a cheque for the full amount today.

C: It’s a generous offer. Can I f**k you? I’ve worked here over 30 years and I made a living but only just.

B: What did you say Cathcart?

C: Get the suit off, the cycling shorts on and get in the back room now. I’m going to give it to you rodeo style.

B: Will you sell the shop if I do?

C: Hang on a minute please (makes telephone call) Hello dear, its me, I’ve done the gay act again but he’s said ‘yes’, ..I’m f**ked big style.

VOICE: What’s Lamonts offer this time?

C: Half a million.

VOICE: (shouting) Half a million! I’ll be down with the vaseline in 5 darling.

Not sure what was going on at first, sounded like a sort of subversive League of Gentlemen at first. I did laugh at the end bit though, just thought it took a long time to get there without really a lot of jokes to that point.

Personally, I'd prefer a few extra jokes in there along with the innuendo as it's laid on a bit thick.

Dan

I think a bit more bizaree and deviant requests wouldn't go a miss. But it's got potential.

I laughed all through this one. Very funny.

I liked it. It was dragging a bit so you may want to shorten it up a bit in the middle.

cheers folks

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