The Bucklands
@bucklandshow
Plots from the hit unaired sitcom
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25-07-2023 09:34:21
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A MATTER OF TIME Robert Buckland realises the time is wrong for his brand of Conservatives, so betting that all is cyclical, has a cryogenic tube built to return in the future. Matthew Buckland thinks Bob can't fit his person in such a small hole but he manages with room to spare.
TERMINAL PROVOCATIONS Worried about sharing Chambers with Suella Braverman, Robert Buckland boldly tells Foundry Chambers' AGM that if it recruits her, he will leave. Suddenly @RaHealyKC accepts a late addition to AOB.. What a dilemma! Matthew Buckland sighs. He'd tried to warn Bob.
ALL GOOD THINGS Finale. Matthew Buckland, Robert Peston, CASSANDRA & Theo Huckle KC applaud as Robert Buckland decides to forgo being a political shill to make a post politics career in voice acting. Bob is pleased with his first gig and gives full throat to the Director's Cut Free Willy.
FAREWELL Coda. The Producers recognise that, despite all the fun we've had, Robert Buckland and Matthew Buckland are decent men who may not be natural bedfellows, but who can agree on what matters. Prime Video, Netflix, show rights now available! Episode titles © Paramount+.
I, MUDD While Robert Buckland takes to the BBC Radio 4 Today airwaves to fret about voter suppression by appalling #deepfake imagery, Matthew Buckland thinks he's found one such. Bob assures him that picture's genuine, and indeed he's proud of the time he got the Dirty Ironman licked.
TIN MAN Robert Buckland, aware that he didn't mention #HorizonScandal until @tobyjonesactor got involved, downloads his brain into an android body to run faster after passing bandwagons. Matthew Buckland points it's a Fujitsu UK robot so may not function as intended and no returns
THE DEFECTOR Sensing a pile-on from The Secret Barrister 🦋 and Matthew Buckland, Robert Buckland protests his memory of meeting Natalie Elphicke Ross OBE has been jogged by an old photo. But Matt says it's a The Prince and Princess of Wales level photoshop or Bob has been taking health advice from Peter Mandelson.
COURSE:OBLIVION When Matthew Buckland wonders how Robert Buckland is able to set up his #election2024 black ops centre so quickly, Bob reminds him that it's well known around Westminster that he will hand jobs around his staff and doesn't mind splashing out on them.
THE CROSSING Just as the race for #Swindon kicks off, shock evidence emerges of Robert Buckland's attempts to curry favour with Keir Starmer. Matthew Buckland notes that it's not the first time that Bob has been betrayed by his helmet.
FORCE OF NATURE When Robert Buckland takes a public stance on reports of low water pressure, Matthew Buckland accuses him of headline grabbing. Bob indignantly tells Matt he’s always taken an interest in waterworks and intends to use the pump himself if necessary to get it up.
LIFE LINE When Matthew Buckland asks Robert Buckland if he's thought about defecting to Reform UK Bob notes he'd find it difficult as he had asked Nigel Farage MP to throw his weight behind him in 2017 but Nigel just gave him a mouthful and it's stuck in his throat ever since.
MOVE ALONG HOME Matthew Buckland remarks that Robert Buckland’s new lawn signs mention him far more prominently than the Conservatives. Bob confesses he’s thinking of moving into estate agency if he can get an assured short hold.
A TASTE OF ARMAGEDDON Matthew Buckland is concerned when emily m shows Robert Buckland how she expects the voters to treat him. Bob reassures Matt he’s faced a massive swing before, managed to hold his own and keep a smile on his face.
MAN OF THE PEOPLE As Robert Buckland attends a group photo with everyone who has promised to vote for him in #swindonsouth, Matthew Buckland wonders if Bob is prepared for the pounding YouGov says he’s going to get. Bob reassures Matt that if it comes he’s ready to pack it in.
FINAL MISSION When BBC News (UK) describes Robert Buckland's seat in #swindon as a bellwether, Matthew Buckland raises an eyebrow as he thinks he has misheard. Bob says that he doesn't mind an unhappy ending but would hope at least to lose his deposit.
SINGULARITY When asked where the votes have gone, Robert Buckland is tempted to blame gravitational anomalies evidenced by Sky News footage. Matthew Buckland, at the end of is tether, tells Bob that any suggestion of a black hole is just wishful thinking.
FAIR HAVEN Increasingly irritated by Robert Buckland's attempts to ingratiate himself with the TikTok UK generation, Matthew Buckland reacts with open scorn at Bob's attempt to #splittheg. Bob denies crowdpleasing - a full head and an inch or so beyond is the perfect mouthful!
VIRTUOSO In his new job as a cruise ship vocalist, @robertbuckland takes requests but hasn’t got his patter perfect. Matthew Buckland groans when Bob says that he’s a baritone but would love to try Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy for a tenor.