Pole saw / long handled pruning saw

I need to lop a branch that's broken and is overhanging my garden. I can't go up with a ladder and a handsaw, as due to the configuration of the tree I'd have to lean it against the branch that I want to chop, which would undoubtedly result in a Looney Tunes style denouement, a comedy bump on my head, and several small birds circling me and tweeting.

So, would anyone be able to lend me a pole saw, in order that I may prevent myself from the indignity of becoming a cartoon style cliche?

No rush for it, as it'll be something to do in the autumn, but thought I'd test the waters now.

thanks

Dave