A man comes into a police station to make a statement, but his unusual surname proves nearly impossible for the police sergeant to spell. The man's name is Derrick Nippl-e of King's Lynn. As the sketch progresses, it's revealed that other parts of his identity are actually sounds - his first name is the sound of a pen dropping, and his address involves various sound effects. The absurdist comedy escalates with the sergeant becoming increasingly frustrated, ultimately culminating in him hitting the man with a cricket bat. The sketch is a masterclass in wordplay and physical comedy, featuring Stephen Fry as the police sergeant and Hugh Laurie as the man with the unusual name.
| Person | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Fry | Writer | |
| Hugh Laurie | Writer | |
| Roger Ordish | Director | |
| Roger Ordish | Other |
