Mike Murphy and his hidden camera team test the patience of customers in a betting shop.
Mike Murphy is in disguise again, this time as a betting shop assistant who like to explains the etymology behind the names of horses. The patience of the punters in the bookies is put to the test. They are clearly not interested and just want to place a bet and collect their winnings.
I'm very glad to hear that you have a classical education.
There is also some confusion over who owes who when it comes to the bets made adding to the frustration of the customers.
I backed a horse that didn’t run. It’s not my fault.
The confusion continues until Mike Murphy reveals his identity to the relief of the punters.
I’m Mike Murphy from RTÉ.
The Live Mike broadcast on 13 March 1981. The presenter is Mike Murphy.
'The Live Mike' ran on RTÉ between 1979 and 1983 and combined music, comedy sketches and studio guests.
