The World of Gilbert and George - ACE113.7

Furniture and ornaments in oak-panelled room; George’s VO "Our oaken misery of neurotic escape…". Gilbert and George standing beside window; they take it in turns to name things related to buildings, "…moss and mouldings, windows and waterpipes…", and move on to "… asbestos and Aldgate, Spitalfields and spire…", etc. Union Flag with Chopin’s Funeral March over; music continues over two uniformed officers marking time, a cross, heraldic symbols of the City of London, panning shots of office blocks. Young man drinking glass of water. Glasses being filled; Gilbert and George VO in chorus, "The drinks were poured…". Clouds, glasses filled again, more clouds, etc., with VOs continuing. Gilbert and George walking and talking slightly drunkenly, sharing their drinks, etc. Drunken camera’s-eye view of alley way. The "happy drunk" talking about himself. The officers marking time to Onward, Christian Soldiers.