I know, I know, sketches weren’t really my thing – the lyrics are better. Still, there are one or two half-decent groan gags in this quickie sketch:
FILM '94 - NAKED GROAN 33 1/3rd
BARRY NORMAN:Good evening. And indeed, why not?
Tonight on Film ’94, we cover films that reflect current affairs in 1994.
For example, we have the family politico-drama about hypocritical Minister for the Disabled, Nicholas Scott, and his charity worker daughter. It’s called, “My Father, the Heave Ho”.
Still on the subject of politics, an hilarious comedy on the whacky exploits of Tim Yeo, Stephen Milligan, Alan Clarke and Hartley Booth, counterpointed by the tragic demise of John Smith: “Four Beddings and a Funeral”….
…or if you prefer, and why shouldn’t you?, the action drama movie of the year, set in the dangerous world of Formula 1 motor racing: “Four Funerals and a Welding”.
One movie with an outside chance of success is about the advent of the National Lottery in Britain: “The Tory Luck Club”. In truth, you’re unlikely to get a winning lottery ticket. Indeed you’re more likely to get a case of Necrotising Fasciitis, the so called killer bug. Summer releases include a whole spate of international films covering this appetizing subject, including “Remains of the Thy”, “The Scent of Green Pap”, “Germy Nob”, “Farewell My Conk” and “So That’s What’s Eating Gilbert Grape”.
Goodnight.