The Young Ones, Series 2

The Young Ones was a British sitcom about four students sharing a house. It aired from 1982 to 1984. more »

Neil's Father:
Now why couldn't you be in one of those nice situation comedies that your mother likes. Like, uh, what's the thing called...?

Vyvyan:
Grange Hill!

Neil's Father:
Yes! That's the one.

[Scene changes to School Corridor. Two school boys run in.]

Ben Elton:
So that's settled. We'll organise a protest against school uniforms!

Spaz:
Great! We can use the banners left over from the last protest we organised, so that racism wouldn't be an issue in this school.

Ben Elton:
Good idea. I'll get Mucka, Ducka, Trucka and Sucka, and you get Spaz.

Spaz:
But I am Spaz!

Ben Elton:
Oh. I better get him as well then. Come on!

[They run into a teacher.]

Spaz:
Oh! Sorry, Mr. Liberal. We were just on our way to...

Mr. Liberal:
Now hang on you pair of scruffy tear-aways. Don't you realise that the way you act is influencing millions of children to talk Cockney and be insubordinate?

Ben Elton:
Oh, come on, sir. We're the only kids in Britain who never say f-

Neil's Mother:
You must be joking! I don't watch that ghastly programme!

Neil's Father:
I'm sorry, my dear. It was my mistake. I meant The Good Life.

Neil's Mother:
Oh, yes. That's the one.

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