Soupy Twist (Cocktail Ending: A Modern Britain)

1 Star, 1. Poor: Lacks any coherent humor or appeal, failing completely to engage or amuse the audience.2 Stars, 2. Weak: This sketch has few redeeming qualities, with humor that falls flat and performances that don't deliver.3 Stars, 3. Below Average: Lacks consistent laughs, with uneven pacing or humor that doesn't quite land.4 Stars, 4. Average: An ordinary sketch with some humor, but it struggles to leave a lasting impression.5 Stars, 5. Above Average: Decent overall with enough humor to keep it engaging, but not particularly memorable.6 Stars, 6. Good: Solidly entertaining with some great moments, though it may lack some flair to make it standout.7 Stars, 7. Very Good: This sketch has notable humor and creativity, making it a strong and enjoyable watch.8 Stars, 8. Great: Very entertaining with consistent laughs and clever writing that impresses and delights.9 Stars, 9. Excellent: Exceptionally funny and well-crafted, this sketch captures perfect comedic timing and strong performances.10 Stars, 10. Masterpiece: This sketch is a comedic gem, delivering unparalleled laughter and originality that's unforgettable.

In the last ever scene from A Bit of Fry and Laurie, Stephen Fry prepares a cocktail called "A Modern Britain" while entreating Hugh Laurie to play the closing theme by saying "Please, Mr Music, will you play?" - a phrase Fry took from the Anglia TV children's show Romper Room. Fry mixes the cocktail while dancing eccentrically and serves it to Laurie and the guest performers (Janine Duvitski and Robert Daws), while Laurie plays piano and imitates the sound of a muted trumpet solo. In this final performance, Robert Daws also plays both the "Last Post" bugle call and Laurie's mimicked horn solo on trumpet. This is the final appearance of their signature closing routine and catchphrase "soupy twist" which they used to end each episode of series 3 and 4.

Himself/Various
Stephen Fry • Cast
Himself/Various
Hugh Laurie • Cast
Herself
Janine Duvitski • Guest
Himself
Robert Daws • Guest

Please, Mr Music, will you play?

Soupy twist!

But perhaps, somewhere, you might be inspired to add one small, tender, caring cherry of hope. I wonder. While you decide, I will entreat for the very finalest of last, last times, this entreaty of m'colleague, Britain's very own melody man, as I say to him, please, please, oh: