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  • Adolf Hitlarious: Herr Von Wilcox advises Thatcher over the garden fence. He insists that she call him Herr Jeremy and claims she reminds him of a "special friend" of his.
  • British Teeth: The Queen points out the full cost of raising a royal baby inevitably includes "massive dental work."
  • …But He Sounds Handsome: During Question Time, Sir Robin Day takes a question from an audience member who "looks a bit like Robert Redford", that is in fact himself.
  • Fluffy Cloud Heaven: Despite having been brought his entire life to disregard religion, Andropov loves the Fluffy Cloud Heaven he finds himself in.
  • Harassing Phone Call: Nancy Reagan gets a mouth-breathing phone call, only for Ronnie to get on the line and tell Chernenko not to call him at home.
  • Luvvies: Richard Attenborough delivers a gushing speech as he's breathalysed and when a waiter flings a plate of spaghetti at him.
  • Protest Song: This week, Bob Dylan's protesting about his underpants going missing in the wash.
  • Wearing a Flag on Your Head: Downplayed. Maggie appears to keep a Union Jack in her handbag, as you can see the tail-end of it hanging out while she has her audience with The Queen.
  • You Are Fat: Specifically, Princess Margaret, even though she isn't present in the scene in question where The Queen and Margaret Thatcher discuss cutting expenditure on the Royal Family:
    Margaret Thatcher: Well, if it's not your grandchild, there's plenty of excess fat in the monarchy.
    The Queen: You leave my sister out of this!

 
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Acceptance Speech

Richard Attenborough is prone to giving gushing acceptances speeches at the slightest opportunity.

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