British Comedy Guide

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RADIO SKIT THIS IS ONE OF THOSE AUTOMATED VOICE RESPONSE MACHINES.

AUTO-VOICE MACHINE

Hello and welcome to the AA's automated response system.
Press 1 if you've been involved in an accident.

You've pressed 1.
Was there another vehicle involved? Press 1 for yes press 2 for no.

You've pressed 2.
Was there a pedestrian involved? Press 1 for yes press 2 for no.

You've pressed 1.
Are they injured? Press 1 for yes press 2 for no press 3 for if they're dead.

You've pressed 3.
Were there any witness's? Press 1 for yes press 2 for no.

You've pressed 2.
Can you live with the guilt? Press 1 for yes press 2 for no.

You've pressed 1.
Are you sure? Press 1 for yes press 2 for no.

An AA response vehicle will be with you in 30 minutes. With a bod bag, and a convincing alibi.

Thanks for using AA automated response. Please hang on the line to hear, how we can save you money with direct debit.

It's ok, but I think you need to escalate the ridiculousness of it as it unfolds. Have the questions getting more extreme etc.

I like this one. It is an original idea that makes use of its intended medium, and keeps its focus. I am not sure it would benefit from any escalation.

Thanks, I am thinking of the sequel, with a bullying automated banking phone system.

Thinking about this, it's probably fine as it is. It's got the BBC Radio vibe to it. Good work.

Thanks I liked it, I'm kinda feeling around in the dark for my style.

This sort of dark, quick stuff is where I'm feeling most comfortable.

Very good, very dark.

Liked it.

Nice one.

Remember to put in your FX cues for the buttons being pressed and I would recommend losing some of the repetition:

Hello and welcome to the AA's automated response system. Press 1 for 'yes' and 2 for 'no'. (BEAT) Have you been involved in an accident?

FX: Beep

You chose 'yes'. (BEAT) Was there another vehicle involved?

FX: Beep

You chose 'no'.(BEAT) Was there a pedestrian involved?

etc.

Instead of asking if they are injured, ask if the pedestrian is dead, to fit.

I don't think you need much escalation (if any) but one that occurred to me was:

You chose 'yes'. (BEAT) Is the pedestrian dead?

FX: BEEP

You chose 'yes'. (BEAT) How many pieces is the pedestrian in?

FX: Beep Beep Beep

This would probably also be a good one for Recorded For Training Purposes if they get a 3rd series.

I've got a sort of similar one with an ATM.

Thanks for the advice, I am remarkably naieve about the fx!

To be honest I'm going to stick with the number of questions, I think it works well as something nasty, as opposed to gross.

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