A bit of Fry and Laurie - Soviet Agent

Tony and Control discuss the arrest of a Soviet agent. "So, a mixed reception then." (Season 1, episode 4)

Category:

Comedy

Tags:

• Stephen
• Fry
• Hugh
• Laurie
• bit
• of
• Tony
• Control
• rumours
• soviet
• agent
• russian
• humour
• sketch

[KOGR11]

A bit confused, i seem to be missing the finer detail of this sketch, i didnt understand it much

[kolkava]

the point, as I see it, is the banality and the extreme politeness, it goes beyond the absurd and frankly I find it hilarious. :)

[MeonProductions]

If you woudln't know it better (but we all do I guess), you could assume we have here two very bad actors who try to play secret agents

...but... this... dry behaviour about everything xD I mean they even talk about TORTURE? In that very casual and calm and oh-so-happy tone... this is ... it's FUNNY! XD

[Bobbobiam]

@MeonProductions Would you care to explain that water is wet next, please?

[laser1ish]

this is so funny. really well crafted and subtle.

[HerrJamie]

god that was hilarious!

[RagnarokiaNG]

Those who don't know them and their talents might think they are bad, but those that know how good actors they are can see how brilliant it is.

[goremau]

Very kids story-ish from a children's television program presenter. Love it! :D

[george474747]

Ah, the joy of complete, uninterrupted sentences...

[ember514]

THE 14TH OF MAY. IS. MY BIRTHDAY. *happiness*

[wwmadi]

I always thought it was supposed to sound like they're talking in code

[kotovski]

They sound like two MGIMO finishers

[anyjaszemit]

Also I think it contrasts with the extreme sophistication that spy films try to convey, the second,third,etc-guessing of the other person. Perhaps it's a gentle message that in fact, the true British secret service, in contrast to their favourable portrayal in films, were perhaps a bit less sophisticated in allowing the Soviets infiltrate them to such an extent...