A skit on dinner party conversation and a sketch where a hard man is needed for a very special assignment.

By and with Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie. The first of a new experimental series in which Stephen Fry will be played by Hugh Laurie and Hugh Laurie will be played by Stephen Fry. The part of A Bit will be played by And and the part of Of will be played by Paddy Ashdown. The BBC takes no responsibility for articles of clothing removed on the premises.

A doctor breaks bad news to a patient, the duo poke fun at former Tory MP Rhodes Boyson, and Paul Eddington guest stars in a sketch set in a restaurant.

The duo demonstrate how to deal with trick or treaters, a German officer interrogates a British soldier, and the over-dramatic businessmen are back.

Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie revisit some of our favourite sketches in this episode, including the jewellery store where Hugh Laurie becomes rather exasperated.

A discussion about the concept of beauty and Stephen expounds on his vision of Britain.