Gordon and Stuart Eat Greek

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Satire
Class System
Pretentious
Executives
Businessman
Restaurant
1980s
Dialogue Sketch
Friendship
Social Embarrassment
Language
UK
Recurring

Gordon and Stuart, two business executives and old friends, dine at a Greek restaurant. Stuart, the brash and arrogant one, brags about his affinity with Greek culture and cuisine, attempting to impress everyone with his supposed worldliness. However, he is completely shown up when the mild-mannered Gordon speaks fluent Greek to the waiter, effortlessly ordering authentic Greek dishes. Stuart, meanwhile, fails to recognize even basic Greek items like dolmades (stuffed vine leaves) and retsina wine, at one point trying to order "Parakalo" (which means "please" in Greek) as if it were a dish. Gordon skillfully handles the situation while Stuart attempts to conceal his ignorance and maintain his reputation as a cultured businessman. The sketch is a brilliant satire of pretentious yuppie culture in 1980s Britain.

PersonRole
Stephen FryWriter
Hugh LaurieWriter
Roger OrdishDirector
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