```python
"""Cut a fabric roll for the greatest takings the price board allows."""


def cut_roll(length: int, board: list[tuple[int, int]]) -> dict:
    if isinstance(length, bool) or not isinstance(length, int) or length < 0:
        raise ValueError("length must be a non-negative whole number")
    order = sorted(board, key=lambda entry: -entry[0])
    best = [0] * (length + 1)
    taken = [0] * (length + 1)
    for metres in range(1, length + 1):
        best[metres] = -1
        for piece, price in order:
            if piece <= metres and price + best[metres - piece] > best[metres]:
                best[metres] = price + best[metres - piece]
                taken[metres] = piece
        if best[metres - 1] > best[metres]:
            best[metres] = best[metres - 1]
            taken[metres] = 0
    pieces: list[int] = []
    for metres in range(length, 0, -1):
        piece = taken[metres]
        if piece > 0:
            pieces.append(piece)
            metres -= piece
    return {"takings": best[length], "pieces": pieces}
```