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|main character  = Sydney
|main character  = Sydney
|featuring      = Mr. Borusa
|featuring      = Mr Borusa
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|broadcast date  = [[13th November]] [[1999]]
|broadcast date  = [[13 November (releases)|13 November]] [[1999 (releases)|1999]]
|format          = 1x4 minute comedy sketch
|format          = 1x4 minute comedy sketch
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"[[BBC]] HQ [[1963]]"
"[[BBC]] HQ [[1963]]"


Mr. Borusa sees [[Muffin the Mule]] out of his office, declaring that "I'm sorry too". He then thanks Sydney for coming, who delivers his pitch for a series Borusa  mistakenly pronounces "Drwhoo."
Mr Borusa sees [[Muffin the Mule]] out of his office, declaring that "I'm sorry too". He then thanks Sydney for coming, who delivers his pitch for a series Borusa  mistakenly pronounces "Drwhoo."


Sydney then discusses his idea, about a "man who can travel anywhere in space and time", only for Borusa to ask if it's a game show, and seems disheartened when discovering it is in fact [[Science fiction]], and believes that the idea of the TARDIS being bigger on the inside "has been done". Sydney continues however, whilst Borusa uninterestedly listens until is described as a "family show".  
Sydney then discusses his idea, about a "man who can travel anywhere in space and time", only for Borusa to ask if it's a game show, and seems disheartened when discovering it is in fact [[Science fiction]], and believes that the idea of the TARDIS being bigger on the inside "has been done". Sydney continues however, whilst Borusa uninterestedly listens until is described as a "family show".  
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== Cast ==
== Cast ==
* Mr. Borusa - [[Mark Gatiss]] (uncredited)
* Mr Borusa - [[Mark Gatiss]] (uncredited)
* Sydney - [[David Walliams]] (uncredited)
* Sydney - [[David Walliams]] (uncredited)
* Man with Clipboard - [[Paul Putner]] (uncredited)
* Man with Clipboard - [[Paul Putner]] (uncredited)
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=== Individuals ===
=== Individuals ===
*The name Borusa is obviously a reference to the [[Time Lord]] of the [[Borusa|same name]]. Likewise Sydney is a reference to [[Sydney Newman]].
*The name Borusa is obviously a reference to the [[Time Lord]] of the [[Borusa|same name]]. Likewise Sydney is a reference to [[Sydney Newman]].
*Mr. Borusa has a [[BAFTA]] award behind his desk.  
*Mr Borusa has a [[BAFTA]] award behind his desk.  


=== food and Beverages ===
=== food and Beverages ===
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