I read with interest today that one of the higher ups at Chiltern Railways obviously went to The University of Cunning, Cunnungtown, in the County of Cunning, as they have asked Tony Robinson, aka Baldrick from Blackadder, to teach their drivers how to do comedy announcements to brighten up passengers journeys.
What an interesting idea. I wonder if FGW have given it some thought, and which announcers they would use. I have a few thoughts.
Richard Wilson in Victor Meldrew mode could say, "What, we've arrived on time....I don't believe it!" or "Will you bloody well move down the train so other people can get on,"
Max Boyce or Rhod Gilbert could obviously do any Welsh journeys.I can imagine Max's famous catchphrase in use "Look we were on time yesterday, I know because I was there!"
Russell Howard could be the voice on Bristol services, "Good news, we were only delayed by 15 minutes."
Basil Fawlty could thrash the trains with a branch whenever they are late, and be the voice of services passing through Devon...I'd pay to see that.
Rab C Nesbit could be used to discourage customers who insist on using a seat for their luggage..."See you'se people wie yer bags on a perfectly good seat that I could sit ma arse on if it wisnae for yon bags...you think we're scum...well we may may be scum boy...but my wee cheeks are a damn site more important so shift it you wee streak o' pish."
They are just a few of my thoughts, which I hope FGW would find interesting, and not one apology amongst them...not sure who I'd have for those announcements.
So who would you like to hear, and what things can you imagine them saying?
It's goodnight from me....and it's goodnight from him ;-)
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