They're back
As my colleague Martina Purdy is reporting on radio, TV and elsewhere on this website the "Folks on the Hill" are due back soon. They are on Radio Ulster from September 8th and ´óÏó´«Ã½ NI TV from November 16th. For more details see Martina's article, but for now here's the script of a skit which she broadcast in part on Good Morning Ulster.
JEFFREY AND EDWIN
Ed: Hello, Jeffrey.
JD: Hello, Edwin. How’s the job going?
Ed: Oh, I like it very much, but I seem to be taking a lot of flak over my style and my performance in interviews. I’m just not that comfortable doing that stuff.
JD: Really? I’d never have guessed. Well, it’s vitally important you get that part of the job right, Edwin. Otherwise the pressure will just grow and grow. People will say you’re not up to the job. You’ll feel more and more pressure until you’ll eventually start to hate being a minister and your position will become untenable! Sorry……that’s just a worst case scenario, you understand.
Ed: Oh, dear, what should I do?
JD: Well, let’s sort out your style and delivery. Learn from a seasoned campaigner. Call Michael McGimpsey. He’ll give you a few good pointers.
Ed: Are you sure?
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MM: So, you say Jeffrey recommended me.
Ed: Yes. Said you could help me improve my public style and delivery.
MM: He must be up to something. Anyway, yes, I have noticed that you are rather deadpan and staid. You need to use a bit more intonation whenever you’re speaking. Otherwise you’ll just come across as drab and uninteresting.
Ed: Were you using intonation then?
MM: Oh, yes. Some of us do it naturally. You may need to work on it. Also don’t be afraid to use your facial muscles. Expressiveness is key.
Ed: Were you using it then?
MM: Oh, yes. Ok, now go away and practise.
Ed: Right, eh, thanks.
MM: Goodbye.
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Martina asks Attwood it makes him go 'ouch'. Well, it makes me go 'ouch' with sheer embarrassment. It is one of the most unfunny series on tv. It is so slow moving and dull it makes me cringe. We need an extra-parliamentary opposition armed with clever satire if the Assembly provides us with none. This is not it.
wet blanket
its only a bit of fun and i find it hilarious