Say what you like about these Balkan types, they don't lack a sense of drama

[Sir C]

Must we have these Americanisms? It’s ‘gaol’ for goodness’ sake. Like the pub in Biggin Hill.

It's one of those unfortunate instances where usage has rendered the correct form archaic, isn't it? I can't remember the last time I saw it written as 'gaol'. Perhaps I simply haven't noticed.

I shall revert to the English form, both written and verbal. "He spent fifteen years in gayole."