The Goodies, Series 5

[In Nationwide.]

Michael Barratt:
Good evening, and tonight in Nationwide, we're looking at a political solution that's entirely new to Great Britain. For the first time in our history, we find ourselves the subject of a puppet government and in the studio to answer questions on some of the topics raised by this situation, we have the Prime Minister. [The Prime Minister, Sooty, appears.] Good evening, Prime Minister. Some of your critics might suggest that the responsibility of running the country may be outside your previous political experience. [Sooty asks him.] You'll do what to your critics? Oh, I see. Well, at this stage we should bring in the new-appointed Home Secentury. [The Home Secretary, Sweep, appears.] Good evening. Do say hello to the Prime Minister. Now, perhaps I could begin by raising a point which was made earlier. [Sooty asks him again.] I'm sorry, what was that, Prime Minister? You want to play your xylophone? [Sooty brings in a xylophone.] Would you mind? Erm… Oh, erm… I mean… [Sooty and Sweep starts hitting him with xylophone hammers.] No, please, you must… Stop it, Home Secretary! Prime Minister!

[Cut to the Houses of Parliament. Big Ben chimes, as words "Today in Parliament" appear. Inside, a Clanger from Clangers is seen speaking to the puppets. The puppets jeer and throw papers. The Goodies watch on TV on a tree trunk. Tim turns it off.]

Tim:
[referring to the puppets] See, see. I'm telling you could trust them.

Bill:
[angry] Right. That does it, come on.

Tim:
Great. Right… Where to?