This is a sketch from A Bit of Fry & Laurie

Petrol Attendants

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Stephen and Hugh are dressed as estate agents, but are working behind the counter of a petrol station.

Hugh
... pity you couldn't make it down to that club the other night.
Stephen
Down to Shaggers?
Hugh
Yeah. Cracking club, that. The crumpet there is first rate. I mean really excellent. Absolutely excellent.
Stephen
I heard that. I had heard that the crumpet was top drawer stuff.
Hugh
Oh it's excellent. Excellent.
Stephen
You're a what, gold member there?
Hugh
At Shaggers? Platinum member.
Stephen
Right, 'cos I just got given membership at Screwers.
Hugh
Really? Platinum?
Stephen
Diamond, with strontium edging.
Hugh
Oh that's excellent.

Rebecca enters

Rebecca
Excuse me, I'm trying to get some petrol out of pump number four.
Hugh
Yup?
Rebecca
Well it doesn't seem to work, can you ... wait a minute. Don't I know you two from somewhere?
Hugh
Don't believe I've had the pleasure, no. Have you had the pleasure, Simon?
Stephen
Don't believe I have had the pleasure of having the pleasure, Nick, no.
Rebecca
Didn't you used to be estate agents?
Hugh
Er ...
Rebecca
You did! You were estate agents at ... where was it? Wilson and Routledge.
Hugh
Er, we did at one point dabble in the property game, yeah.
Stephen
And it is a game, isn't it?
Hugh
Oh hell yes, it's just a game. Stakes are high of course, not everyone can take it, but it's a game nonetheless.
Rebecca
And now you're running a petrol station?
Stephen
Now we're in the petrol game, yeah.
Hugh
And it is a game.
Stephen
Oh yeah.
Rebecca
Well do you mind moving into the switching on pump number four game, because I'm in a bit of a hurry.
Hugh
Yes, can I ask first of all how much you were thinking of spending?
Rebecca
I beg your pardon?
Stephen
M'colleague is trying to get an idea of your price bracket.
Rebecca
Look, I just want some petrol out of pump number four.
Hugh
That would be Super Plus?
Rebecca
Yes.
Hugh
Simon?
Stephen
Nick?
Hugh
Details on the Super Plus? Lady's in a bit of a hurry. (To Rebecca) M'colleague won't keep you a moment.
Rebecca
Details ... ?
Stephen
(Reaching into a filing cabinet) Super Plus, Super Plus. There we go. "A fine, well-produced petrol in an increasingly sought after octane range, ideal for the professional person."
Rebecca
Yes, yes, can I have some please?
Hugh
Simon, do we have the keys to pump number four?
Stephen
(Looking at a board behind the counter) I believe they're out at the moment, Nick. There's been quite a lot of interest in the Super Plus, as it happens.
Hugh
Oh a great deal of interest. We've had several motorists in here this afternoon, offering cash deals.
Rebecca
Well look, I'm offering a cash deal. I want ten pounds worth of petrol.

She puts a tenner on the counter.

Hugh
Yowzer. Looks like the lady means business.
Stephen
Surely does and then some.
Hugh
So ten pounds of Super Plus would be what, Simon ... ?
Stephen
I'm on the case. (Taps away the till) That would buy you ... about two pints.
Rebecca
Two pints?
Hugh
Forty pounds a gallon, Simon, am I right?
Stephen
Right as ever you be, Nick.
Rebecca
Forty pounds for a gallon of petrol?
Hugh
For a gallon of Super Plus.
Stephen
It's a top drawer petrol, that, no question.
Hugh
Oh it's excellent. Absolutely excellent.
Rebecca
But ...
Stephen
Tell you what. D'you mind, Nick?
Hugh
Carry on ahead.
Stephen
Lady's obviously keen ...
Hugh
I read the lady as keen myself, Simon.
Stephen
What we might be able to do is ring Mobil and ask whether they'd take an offer.
Rebecca
What are you talking about?
Hugh
Tscch. Very unlikely, Simon.
Stephen
I'm not saying it'll work, Nick, I'm saying give it a try.
Hugh
K.

Stephen dials a number.

So, what does yourself do in the evenings, I'm wonderings?
Stephen
Good question there from m'colleague. Does yourself ever get down to Shaggers in the Kings Parade?
Hugh
Or Screwers in Horley Street?
Rebecca
I'm afraid not.
Hugh
That's a shame. Excellent clubs. Absolutely excellent.
Stephen
(Into phone) Hi, Mrs Mobil? Simon Pointless here. About that Super Plus ... yeah, well I have a lady here who says she's interested, but wondered whether you'd be at all flexible on price? Sure I'll hold. She's gone to check with Mr Mobil.
Hugh
Presumably you're hoping for a more attractive price?
Stephen
Well I'm going to try for a sensible price.
Hugh
Good move. Try for a sensible price first, then an attractive price later.
Rebecca
I wouldn't mind if it was cheaper.
Hugh
Cheaper. Long time since I've heard that one. What's "cheaper" in new money?
Stephen
Beautifully priced.
Hugh
That's it. Let's see what old Simon can do.
Stephen
(Into phone) Still here, Mrs Mobil. Lady's looking for a beautifully priced package. Can do. (To Rebecca) Mrs Mobil is anxious to dispose of the property and feels she can let it go for 195 a gallon, immediate sale.
Rebecca
Fine.
Stephen
That's fine Mrs Mobil, we'll get back to you.
Rebecca
Can we get on with it?
Stephen
We're expecting the keys back in a couple of days, so how about we fix up an appointment towards the end of the week?
Hugh
Friday at 11?
Stephen
Ah, I'm showing some first-time drivers round pump number four at eleven on Friday ...
Hugh
Some time early next week then?
Rebecca
Twenty five thousand estate agents who were safely confined in offices only a year ago have been forced by the property slump out into the community. It's a dreadful situation. But you can do something to help. Five pounds will help towards buying an assault rifle or handgun. Even 50p will buy enough ammunition to deal with a team like Nick and Simon. Please. Give generously. In the meantime, I'm going to have to decide which of these two to shoot first. Goodbye.

Points gun at Hugh & Stephen.

Hugh
Bye.
Stephen
Bye.

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Hugh
No, I don't have any children. At least, not that I know of ... hahahahaha. Because I've never been to bed with anybody.