That Mitchell and Webb Look: Series 3 Episode 5

This is the fifth episode of the third series of That Mitchell and Webb Look. It is the seventeenth episode overall. It originally aired July 9th, 2009.

Synopsis

Comedy sketch show starring David Mitchell and Robert Webb.

Features a pair of cellists who want to build an airport; some bad news about toast; a bitter row about pens; and a very saintly man on top of a pole. Plus, there is the exciting police drama Bussman and Christmas, featuring an old-school cop with a jumper, a paper hat and a bit of a sherry problem. Also, the secret behind the futuristic cult of Vectron is revealed.

Sketch List

• Wheat Intolerant
• Lucentio
• Behind the Scenes: Subtext
• University and Nepotism
• Bussman and Christmas
• Lucentio: Part II
• Cellists
• Get Me Hennimore: N.I.T.D. and M.I.T.D.
• Lazy Writers: My Shags as a Whore
• Meditation
• Behind the Scenes: Pen
• The Policemen: The Bill
• Vectron

Sketches

Picture	Title/Description/Cast	Sidenotes
	Wheat Intolerant Two lifestyle nutritionists deliberate on how to deal with a client. Health Nutritionist #1: David Mitchell Health Nutritionist #2: Robert Webb	There are indeed loads of fat and crisps. Meanwhile, white veal is not, in fact, a superfood. Written by Jonathan Dryden Taylor and David Mitchell.
	Lucentio A king's advisors argue about wy he keeps giving favors to the seemingly inept apple-of-his-eyes, Lucentio. King: Robert Webb Lucentio: Toby Davies Advisor #1: David Mitchell Advisor #2: James Bachman Advisor #3: Mark Evans	Written by Mitchell and Webb.
	Behind the Scenes: Subtext David's new phone features subtext to tell him what his texts really mean. David Mitchell: Himself Robert Webb: Himself	David is wearing part of his costume for the role of Ginger in the "Sir Digby Chicken Caesar" sketches. Written by John Finnemore.
	University and Nepotism It's the education debate that just won't go away: how did all the A-level students get A's? Narrator / Education Minister: David Mitchell Professor / Interviewer: Robert Webb Professor #2: James Bachman Students: Isabella Laughland, Seroca Davis, Jamie Sweeney, etc.	Written by Jonathan Dryden Taylor and David Mitchell.
	Bussman and Christmas Alan Christmas muses on Christmas while the duo work on solving a crime. Detective Constable Mike Bussman: Robert Webb Detective Sargent Alan Christmas: Himself Station Boss / Criminal #1: James Bachman Criminal #2: Mark Evans	While shooting a scene, David made them redo a take after eating a "fucking horrible nut." Written by Jason Hazeley and Joel Morris.
	Lucentio: Part II The king's advisor asks if he wants to have sex with Lucentio. King: Robert Webb Lucentio: Toby Davies Advisor #1: David Mitchell Advisor #2: James Bachman Advisor #3: Mark Evans	Written by Mitchell and Webb.
	Cellists Two cellists want to build an airplane runway in their backyard. Ben Bishop: Robert Webb Carrie Bishop: Abigail Burdess Show Host: David Mitchell	Written by Mitchell and Webb.
	Get Me Hennimore: N.I.T.D. and M.I.T.D. Recurring: Hennimore has to send the Murder in the Dark Club and Society for Nervous Incontinence to the right rooms, but some faulty signs cause confusion. Hennimore: Robert Webb Boss: David Mitchell	Written by Toby Davies and David Mitchell.
	Lazy Writers: My Shags As a Whore Recurring: The lazy writers present their most serious work to date, a highly-inaccurate tale of a prostitute. John Gibson: Robert Webb Andrew Turner: David Mitchell Prostitute: Sarah Hadland Man #1: Mark Evans Man #2: James Bachman	Written by Jonathan Dryden Taylor and David Mitchell.
	Meditation Two men meditate, though one isn't particularly happy about it. Meditator #1: David Mitchell Meditator #2: Robert Webb	Written by Kieron Self and Giles New.
	Behind the Scenes: Pen David sets some guidelines in loaning Robert his pen. David Mitchell: Himself Robert Webb: Himself	Written by James Bachman.
	The Policemen: The Bill Recurring: A police officer mocks a community support officer and sends him to prison for humming the theme song to "The Bill." Police Officer: David Mitchell Community Support Officer: Robert Webb	Written by Mitchell and Webb.
	Hail Vectron After taking a sick day, Pete is confused to find his workmates hailing "Vectron." Chancellor Steve: David Mitchell Pete: Robert Webb Ambassador Jeff: Mark Evans Vice Sky Marshal Tim: James Bachman	Vectron is described as having a beard, a kindly claw, knees, and being eternal. Written by Mitchell and Webb.