What is it merry drummer man?

Spike Milligan

4 seconds sound clip from The Goon Show, Series 9, The Battle of Spion Kop classic radio program.

You can hear this line at 00:09:50 in the radio play.

Quote context

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- Boy, in the war my conk holds its own.

- At dawn the British attack was mounted, not very well stuffed, but beautifully mounted.

- Then suddenly through the stilled British front line, a lone voice is heard.

- Lucky charms... Get your lucky charms before the battle... Get your lucky charms boys. Get your self a charm today, and save yourself from harm today.

- Here... 'ere mate, charm man? 'Ere.

- What is it merry drummer man?

- Them charms, are they any cop mate?

- They're real cop mate - Nelson brought one for Waterloo.

- He weren't at Waterloo.

- Of course not, he was in my shop buying a charm. You see how lucky they are?

- How much is a good one then?

- Well certainly, what part don't you want to be wounded in?

- I don't want any of me parts wounded in.

- I know, you want the all parts comprehensive charm!

- Hurry up then - how much?

- Three shillings, it's a real bargain with barg...

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