"The Medway Handyman" gurgled happily,
sounding much like they were saying:

Well, it was just silly things like having a more formal approach,
having a pocket full of algorithms instead of having to dig through
Knuth or the internet every time I wanted to do something a little bit
interesting...

Knuth? Who or what is Knuth?
checks Wiki
Oh. Never heard of him...

A panto star - Fairy Knuth....

I'll get me coat...

Oh, no, you won't.