Now then, here's your spinal column, in sections, very roughly, of course. This is your Turck's fascicle, and this is your Clarke's column. Can you follow me?

10 seconds sound clip from the Dr Knock (Theatre Royal 1954) classic radio drama series episode.

You can hear this line at 00:17:23.775 in the radio play.

Quote context

[...]

- But what's it going to cost me?

- What's a yearling calf worth now, and a pig for killing? Two of them.

- 300,000 francs.

- Oh, what a thing to happen to me.

- Would you sooner try lords? I say nothing against it.

- That costs a lot, too, and it's never sure.

- How can I have got all that, the matter, with me?

- I can show you in a moment on the blackboard.

- Now then, here's your spinal column, in sections, very roughly, of course. This is your Turck's fascicle, and this is your Clarke's column. Can you follow me?

- Now then, when you fell off that ladder, your Turck and your Clarke slipped. Side-slipped. Like that.

- But look at them. What a position. The result is a constant and severe strain upon the multipolars.

- Oh, think of that now. Oh, just think of that.

- Oh, don't imagine that you're going to die of it today or tomorrow. No, no, we can take our time.

- Yes doctor, you may well be surprised to see me.

- A little surprised.

[...]

Dr Knock (1954) Sound Clip

Dr KnockEnjoy Robert Morley's performance in the 1954 Theatre Royal radio play of Jules Romain's 'Dr Knock', and explore standout quotes on our website.

Actors: Robert Morley (Dr Knock), Sir Ralph Richardson (Host)

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