“Since then, McTeagle has developed and widened his...” – St John Limbo, Monty Python's Flying Circus ... TV Quotes Database

[A caption reads "ST JOHN LIMBO -- POETRY EXPERT]

SJSt John Limbo

Since then, McTeagle has developed and widened his literary scope. Three years ago he concerned himself with quite small sums: quick bits of ready cash, sixpences, shillings. But more recently he has turned his extraordinary literary perception to much larger sums: fifteen shillings, four pounds twelve and six, even nine guineas. But there is still nothing to match the huge sweep, the majestic power, of what is surely his greatest work: "Can I have fifty pounds to mend the shed'.

[Limbo turns to look as the camera cuts to a figure in a darkened studio, wearing a black leotard and a golden crown in a similar manner to Lawrence Olivier's portrayal of Richard III. The camera moves until it is directly under the figure, who begins reciting the poem in the tones of a Shakespearian actor]

?"Olivier"

Can I have fifty pounds to mend the shed?

I'm right on my uppers.

I can pay you back

When this postal order comes from Australia.

Honestly.

Hope the bladder trouble's getting better.

Love, Ewan.