That Mitchell and Webb Look: Series 3 Episode 2

This is the second episode of the third series of That Mitchell and Webb Look. It is the fourteenth episode overall. It originally aired June 18th, 2009.

Synopsis

Comedy sketch show starring David Mitchell and Robert Webb.

This programme reveals the true purpose of the Giant Death Ray, presents a gangland villain made of wood, and offers dating advice from a man who is almost Gary Rhodes. Plus a look back at the careers of Ted and Peter, Britain's least successful professional snooker players, in Screw Back in Anger, and an introduction to the world's least politically correct superhero.

Sketch List

• Friendly Phrases
• Sort Yourself Out
• Giant Death Ray
• The Quiz Broadcast: Sudden Death Round
• Behind the Scenes: Hit and Miss
• Gary Rhodes
• Alternate Takes: Posh Jaws
• Ventriloquist Robbery
• Alternate Takes: Posh Jaws II
• Captain Todger
• Get Me Hennimore: The Korean Delegation
• Alternate Takes: Polite Taxi Driver
• Screw Back in Anger
• Alternate Takes: Rude Gandhi
• The Poirot Sketch: Double Act

Sketches

Picture	Title/Description/Cast	Sidenotes
	Friendly Phrases An ad agency struggles to come up with new phrases regarding what organizations are evidently doing. Boss: David Mitchell Tim: Robert Webb Brian: James Bachman Julie: Sarah Hadland	Written by David Mitchell.
	Sort Yourself Out For God's sake, women, sort yourself out. Narrator: David Mitchell Woman: Sarah Hadland Man: Robert Webb Child: Jack Butcher	Written by Jason Hazeley and Joel Morris.
	Giant Death Ray A scientist presents his latest inventions to the president and general, but refuses to let them be used for military applications. Scientist: Robert Webb Mr. President: David Mitchell General Agnew: James Bachman	Written by Simon Kane.
	The Quiz Broadcast: Sudden Death Round Recurring: The Quiz Broadcast has its Questions Round, Film Round, and Sudden Death Round. Host: David Mitchell Patrick: Robert Webb Sheila: Sarah Hadland Unidentified Male 282: James Bachman	Test Card: "Mommy won't wake up" Winner: None, but Unidentified Male 282 dies in the "Sudden Death Round." Written by Jonathan Dryden-Taylor, David Mitchell, Jason Hazeley, and Joel Morris.
	Behind the Scenes: Hit and Miss Recurring: Robert asks David why they waste so much time writing deliberately terrible material for the show as to appease expectations. David Mitchell: Himself Robert Webb: Himself	The alleged running order listed is hit, miss, hit, hit, miss, miss, hit, miss, hit, miss, hit, miss, miss, miss, hit, hit, miss, hit, miss. Written by Jonathan Dryden Taylor and David Mitchell.
	Gary Rhodes A man struggling on a date conjures up Gary Rhodes to help him out, though his homophobia gets in the way. Gary Rhodes: Robert Webb Man: David Mitchell Date: Mark Evans Friend / Andy McNab: James Bachman	Due to Robert's Gary Rhodes being a composite of different sources of what the man can remember, the violin is shoehorned due to a similarity with violinist Nigel Kennedy's haircut. Written by Toby Davies and Chris Pell.
	Alternate Takes: Posh Jaws Runner / Blackout: Two gentleman spy a shark. Gentleman #1: Robert Webb Gentleman #2: David Mitchell	Written by Mitchell and Webb. Spoofs Jaws.
	Ventriloquist Robbery The police struggle to capture a ventriloquist robber. Police Chief: David Mitchell Robber: Robert Webb Female Police Officer: Abigail Burdess Puppeteer: James Bachman Store Clerk: Laura Aikman	Written by Chris Reddy.
	Alternate Takes: Posh Jaws II Runner / Blackout: Two gentleman spy another shark. Gentleman #1: Robert Webb Gentleman #2: David Mitchell	This is the shortest sketch done on the show, at eleven seconds. Written by Mitchell and Webb.
	Captain Todger Runner: Interviewed after saving the day, Captain Todger makes crude and racy remarks regarding his infatuation with knobbing. Captain Todger: Robert Webb Police Chief: David Mitchell Female Interviewer: Abigail Burdess	This sketch marks the first appearance of Captain Todger. The police banner reading "Metropolitan Police: The People Who Arrest People" references the "Friendly Phrases" sketch from earlier. Written by Mitchell and Webb.
	Get Me Hennimore: The Korean Delegation Runner: Hennimore struggles to maneuver Korean chefs, hired to impress a Korean delegation with an authentic Korean barbecue of dog, and the Peddlesby Dog Club. Hennimore: Robert Webb Boss: David Mitchell	Written by Toby Davies and David Mitchell.
	Alternate Takes: Polite Taxi Driver Runner / Blackout: Travis Bickle asks the mirror if he's talking to him very politely. Travis Bickle: Robert Webb	Spoofs Taxi Driver. Written by Mitchell and Webb.
	Screw Back in Anger Recurring: Hazel Irvine presents "Don't Screw Back in Anger," a look back at the historic snooker match between Ted Wilkes and Peter DeCoursey at the Crucible in 1975. Ted Wilkes: David Mitchell Peter DeCoursey: Robert Webb Hazel Irvine: Herself Snooker Referee: Mark Evans	Hazel Irvine is the third special guest on the show. The previous guests were Gyles Brandweth and Adrian Chiles. This sketch marks the first appearance of Ted and Peter since the first series. Written by Mitchell and Webb.
	Alternate Takes: Rude Ghandi Recurring / Blackout: Gandhi makes crude remarks and farts on a British delegate. Mahatma Gandhi: Robert Webb British Delegate: David Mitchell	Written by Mitchell and Webb.
	The Poirot Sketch (Double Act) Robert gets angry at David playing both parts in the Poirot sketch, rendering the duo dynamic obsolete. Poirot / Captain / Himself: David Mitchell Himself / Female Robert: Robert Webb Johnson: James Bachman Nikolai / Himself: Mark Evans	Written by Toby Davies & Chris Pell.