1 00:00:58,840 --> 00:01:01,736 An emergency cabinet meeting. 2 00:01:01,737 --> 00:01:04,632 Sends a thrill of anticipation down the spine. 3 00:01:05,055 --> 00:01:10,528 Someone's in trouble. Someone's going to get it in the neck. But not us, eh? 4 00:01:36,294 --> 00:01:40,493 I'm going to read you a statement which I shall be issuing later. 5 00:01:40,840 --> 00:01:45,960 I must ask all of you not to reveal the contents of this message to anyone 6 00:01:46,388 --> 00:01:48,505 before it is officially released. 7 00:01:51,184 --> 00:01:52,982 Thank you. 8 00:01:55,063 --> 00:01:57,560 "There has been a spate of allegations 9 00:01:57,561 --> 00:02:00,058 about my business affairs and those of my family. 10 00:02:00,986 --> 00:02:03,882 "I have consistently stated that I've done 11 00:02:03,883 --> 00:02:06,778 nothing of which I should be ashamed. 12 00:02:08,285 --> 00:02:11,181 "The implied allegation is one of the most 13 00:02:11,182 --> 00:02:14,077 serious kind for a holder of public office, 14 00:02:14,499 --> 00:02:17,497 "that I have used confidential information 15 00:02:17,498 --> 00:02:20,496 available to me to enrich my family. 16 00:02:20,922 --> 00:02:23,920 "I have asked the Cabinet Secretary 17 00:02:23,921 --> 00:02:26,919 to undertake an independent investigation. 18 00:02:27,345 --> 00:02:29,945 "I'm confident it will establish my innocence 19 00:02:29,946 --> 00:02:32,545 beyond any shadow of a doubt. 20 00:02:34,978 --> 00:02:37,697 "The integrity of the office of Prime Minister 21 00:02:37,698 --> 00:02:40,417 has been brought into question. 22 00:02:40,859 --> 00:02:45,490 "It is my first duty to protect the integrity of that office. 23 00:02:46,865 --> 00:02:49,601 "Therefore I will today ask the permission 24 00:02:49,602 --> 00:02:52,338 of Her Majesty the Queen 25 00:02:52,788 --> 00:02:55,405 "to relinquish the office of Prime Minister 26 00:02:55,406 --> 00:02:58,022 as soon as a successor can be chosen." 27 00:03:03,340 --> 00:03:05,935 Thank you for your patience. 28 00:03:06,885 --> 00:03:09,382 I should also like to take this opportunity 29 00:03:09,383 --> 00:03:11,880 of thanking you for your friendship 30 00:03:12,307 --> 00:03:16,187 and your loyalty during this difficult time. 31 00:03:16,561 --> 00:03:21,681 Those of you, that is, who feel those words apply to you. 32 00:03:22,776 --> 00:03:27,089 Francis, I should like to thank you for your valiant efforts. 33 00:03:27,489 --> 00:03:30,482 You and I know how much I owe you. 34 00:03:30,784 --> 00:03:34,778 I'm only sorry the odds against us were too heavy. 35 00:03:35,122 --> 00:03:37,193 Prime Minister. 36 00:03:39,876 --> 00:03:42,186 Thank you. That's all. 37 00:03:49,261 --> 00:03:52,060 Heart-warming to know one's efforts 38 00:03:52,061 --> 00:03:54,859 are appreciated. They've been considerable. 39 00:03:55,267 --> 00:03:57,736 If not, perhaps, entirely valid. 40 00:04:01,231 --> 00:04:03,700 Not feeling guilty, I hope. 41 00:04:03,984 --> 00:04:06,783 If you have pangs of pity, crush them. 42 00:04:07,070 --> 00:04:09,869 Grind them under your heel like cigar butts. 43 00:04:09,870 --> 00:04:12,668 I've done the country a favour. 44 00:04:13,952 --> 00:04:18,743 He didn't have the brain or the heart or the stomach to rule Great Britain. 45 00:04:19,124 --> 00:04:23,118 A nice enough man, but there was no bottom to him. 46 00:04:23,462 --> 00:04:25,959 His deepest need was that people should like him. 47 00:04:25,960 --> 00:04:28,457 An admirable trait, that. 48 00:04:28,842 --> 00:04:31,721 In a spaniel or a whore. 49 00:04:32,596 --> 00:04:35,191 Not, I think, in a Prime Minister. 50 00:04:36,433 --> 00:04:40,632 And we've done him a favour, too, if he did but know it. 51 00:04:40,979 --> 00:04:44,973 He was in the trap and screaming from the moment he took office. 52 00:04:45,317 --> 00:04:49,311 We've simply put the poor bastard out of his agony. 53 00:04:49,655 --> 00:04:53,365 "After life's fitful fever, he sleeps well." 54 00:04:54,993 --> 00:04:58,987 So let's not indulge ourselves in any squeamishness. 55 00:05:01,542 --> 00:05:03,340 All right? 56 00:05:03,585 --> 00:05:07,056 Because this...is just the start. 57 00:05:10,092 --> 00:05:14,484 You saw them. You saw their eyes aglitter round the table. 58 00:05:14,847 --> 00:05:18,921 Samuels, Woolton, Harold Earle, McKenzie. 59 00:05:20,978 --> 00:05:23,737 They will have to understand that I have their measure, 60 00:05:23,738 --> 00:05:26,497 that I put the stick about. 61 00:05:26,900 --> 00:05:29,210 I watch them jump. 62 00:05:30,696 --> 00:05:33,768 Excuse me. I have to make a phone call. 63 00:05:34,074 --> 00:05:38,865 One does feel that poor old Hal deserves a proper send-off. 64 00:06:17,826 --> 00:06:20,216 Number 10 Downing Street. 65 00:06:20,496 --> 00:06:24,490 Prime Minister Collingridge left here in the direction of Buckingham Palace. 66 00:06:24,875 --> 00:06:30,189 According to unconfirmed reports, he is about to tender his resignation 67 00:06:30,631 --> 00:06:33,100 to Her Majesty the Queen. 68 00:06:33,384 --> 00:06:36,041 He held the post for the shortest period 69 00:06:36,042 --> 00:06:38,698 of time of any Prime Minister this century. 70 00:06:39,098 --> 00:06:41,772 Prestatyn Powell, 10 Downing Street... 71 00:06:48,399 --> 00:06:50,197 Urquhart. 72 00:06:50,443 --> 00:06:54,642 Ah, yes, Mattie. I had a feeling you might telephone. 73 00:06:54,989 --> 00:06:58,983 Well, let's wait for the official statement, shall we? 74 00:07:00,286 --> 00:07:03,085 Come to the house at six. 75 00:07:03,372 --> 00:07:06,331 Yes, my house. We won't be disturbed. 76 00:07:06,667 --> 00:07:11,139 All right. Thanks. I'll see you then. Goodbye. 77 00:07:11,547 --> 00:07:13,618 - Mattie! - What? 78 00:07:13,924 --> 00:07:16,314 It's coming through. 79 00:07:20,181 --> 00:07:22,980 "Spate of allegations..." Blah, blah, blah. 80 00:07:23,267 --> 00:07:26,226 "The Cabinet Secretary will investigate. 81 00:07:26,520 --> 00:07:31,640 "This will establish my innocence beyond any shadow of a doubt." 82 00:07:32,068 --> 00:07:36,062 "Integrity of the office." Yes! He is going. It's official. 83 00:07:36,405 --> 00:07:40,479 Not running away? Bollocks. He must have done it. Silly bugger. 84 00:07:40,868 --> 00:07:44,862 Doesn't mean he's guilty. He could've been framed. 85 00:07:45,206 --> 00:07:47,402 Framed? Framed?! 86 00:07:47,667 --> 00:07:52,298 Oh, grow up, Mattie. Everyone is sillier than you imagine. 87 00:07:52,672 --> 00:07:57,463 Dickhead. Why not get an advance on his autobiography if he wanted money? 88 00:07:57,843 --> 00:07:59,638 Quite. 89 00:07:59,839 --> 00:08:02,634 What's going on?! Got anyone in Downing Street? 90 00:08:03,015 --> 00:08:05,575 - He's in the country. - Chequers? 91 00:08:05,893 --> 00:08:09,204 - No. Undisclosed address. - Sod it! 92 00:08:21,409 --> 00:08:24,880 - You told him nothing of the scandal? - No. 93 00:08:25,204 --> 00:08:27,799 Unfortunately, he saw the news on TV. 94 00:08:28,082 --> 00:08:32,679 As I said on the phone, he's distressed. Suicidally distressed. 95 00:08:33,045 --> 00:08:37,039 - He hasn't tried to...? - He couldn't. We watch our patients. 96 00:08:37,383 --> 00:08:40,080 But he's talked about it. He thinks he's responsible. 97 00:08:40,081 --> 00:08:42,777 He has alcoholic blackouts. 98 00:08:43,181 --> 00:08:45,599 You can't commit a fraud in a blackout. 99 00:08:45,600 --> 00:08:48,017 I've no idea how he did that. 100 00:08:48,436 --> 00:08:52,749 - What are you implying? - Nothing. We see all sorts here. 101 00:08:53,107 --> 00:08:55,747 I don't judge. I try to make people well. 102 00:08:56,068 --> 00:08:59,140 Your brother, as I say, is very distressed. 103 00:08:59,489 --> 00:09:04,200 - If you are able to reassure him... - Just show me where he is. 104 00:09:04,577 --> 00:09:06,375 In here. 105 00:09:34,065 --> 00:09:36,534 - Charlie? - What? 106 00:09:38,277 --> 00:09:40,075 Hal. 107 00:09:40,363 --> 00:09:42,559 Oh, Hal... 108 00:09:43,741 --> 00:09:46,256 What's going to happen to us? 109 00:09:46,536 --> 00:09:49,051 Are we going to go to prison? 110 00:09:49,998 --> 00:09:52,718 Listen, I'll tell them it was all my fault. 111 00:09:53,042 --> 00:09:56,672 It wasn't your fault, Charlie. It wasn't my fault. 112 00:09:57,046 --> 00:10:00,244 We'll work it out. Don't worry. 113 00:10:00,550 --> 00:10:03,543 I've cocked everything up for you, Hal. 114 00:10:04,721 --> 00:10:08,397 I'm bloody glad it's over. I just... 115 00:10:11,019 --> 00:10:15,650 I'm just so bloody gladI don't have to fight those bastards any more. 116 00:10:17,525 --> 00:10:19,960 Can I trust you, Mattie? 117 00:10:20,278 --> 00:10:26,070 - You know you can. - Yes, I do. I've changed my mind. 118 00:10:26,492 --> 00:10:29,371 Between you and me, I think he's guilty. 119 00:10:29,662 --> 00:10:33,451 Not just the evidence. He gave in so easily. 120 00:10:33,791 --> 00:10:37,580 We were ready to defend him. He gave in. 121 00:10:37,921 --> 00:10:43,121 - Will there be criminal charges? - I doubt it. No one wants to hound him. 122 00:10:43,510 --> 00:10:46,007 I think an investigation will find 123 00:10:46,008 --> 00:10:48,505 there's not enough to justify prosecution. 124 00:10:48,890 --> 00:10:54,284 Let the poor man crawl away and lick his wounds away from prying eyes. 125 00:10:54,687 --> 00:10:57,486 I take it that's not to be attributed to you. 126 00:10:57,774 --> 00:11:01,768 Everything we say tonight is unattributable. Confidential. 127 00:11:02,112 --> 00:11:06,709 Not even to be whispered as a secret to your favourite lover. 128 00:11:07,075 --> 00:11:11,513 - I don't have a lover. - Well... Good. 129 00:11:13,957 --> 00:11:18,156 My editor wants me to find out about the front-runners. 130 00:11:18,503 --> 00:11:21,223 I'm sure you could tell me who they are. 131 00:11:21,506 --> 00:11:25,546 - Samuels, Woolton, Earle, McKenzie. - Very good. 132 00:11:25,927 --> 00:11:28,362 You know you'd run rings round them. 133 00:11:28,680 --> 00:11:32,674 Do I? You're not trying to tempt me, are you? 134 00:11:33,018 --> 00:11:35,214 Yes, I think I am. 135 00:11:35,478 --> 00:11:39,711 You're the only senior politician I have any respect for. 136 00:11:40,108 --> 00:11:43,897 If you do run, I'd do anything I could to help you. 137 00:11:44,237 --> 00:11:48,026 - Would you, Mattie? - I think you know that. 138 00:11:48,366 --> 00:11:51,564 You know I'd do anything you ask me to. 139 00:11:51,870 --> 00:11:54,590 Not the words of an independent woman. 140 00:11:54,873 --> 00:11:58,583 Oh, but they are. I'm not anyone's toy. 141 00:11:58,918 --> 00:12:02,216 I don't get chosen. I choose. And I'm not interested 142 00:12:02,417 --> 00:12:04,915 in anyone's taboos about age. 143 00:12:05,342 --> 00:12:08,540 I wanted you the first time I met you. 144 00:12:24,653 --> 00:12:28,852 My wife went down to the country this afternoon. 145 00:12:29,199 --> 00:12:30,918 Yes. 146 00:12:31,159 --> 00:12:35,199 I have an engagement at nine. I can't cancel it. 147 00:12:35,580 --> 00:12:40,177 I don't mind. It's only seven. I'm seeing someone myself later. 148 00:12:40,544 --> 00:12:43,537 You'll never be able to speak of this. 149 00:12:43,880 --> 00:12:47,271 Why should I? I don't want to. 150 00:12:48,718 --> 00:12:51,438 It's nothing to do with anyone else. 151 00:12:57,436 --> 00:12:59,632 Mattie... 152 00:13:01,481 --> 00:13:05,873 I don't know what to call you. There's nothing I can call you. 153 00:13:06,236 --> 00:13:09,627 - You can call me Francis. - I can't. 154 00:13:09,948 --> 00:13:12,668 I don't think of you as Francis. It's stupid. 155 00:13:12,951 --> 00:13:15,546 You can hardly call me Chief Whip. 156 00:13:18,165 --> 00:13:20,555 I want to call you Daddy. 157 00:13:21,835 --> 00:13:23,633 What? 158 00:13:24,880 --> 00:13:28,078 I want...to call you... 159 00:13:29,384 --> 00:13:31,580 ..Daddy. 160 00:13:45,359 --> 00:13:48,750 - Same again, sir? - Might as well. 161 00:13:49,071 --> 00:13:52,462 - More poppadoms? - No. I'll order. 162 00:13:53,617 --> 00:13:55,609 Let me see. 163 00:13:56,828 --> 00:13:59,548 Butter chicken. Saag bhaji. 164 00:13:59,873 --> 00:14:04,584 Cucumber raita. Elbow the fried rice and add a naan. 165 00:14:05,003 --> 00:14:08,997 - How did you guess? - Easy. You always order that. 166 00:14:09,341 --> 00:14:13,381 Maybe you'd like different music. I've got Joe Cocker. 167 00:14:21,520 --> 00:14:23,417 Oh, no. Definitely not. 168 00:14:23,618 --> 00:14:26,515 There are some things a gentleman never discusses. 169 00:14:26,900 --> 00:14:29,699 Quick as you can, please, driver. I'm late. 170 00:15:16,700 --> 00:15:19,215 Testing, testing. One, two. 171 00:15:19,495 --> 00:15:24,286 Thursday, October 21st. 6.30. On my way to see Deep Throat. 172 00:15:28,754 --> 00:15:33,749 Hello. This is Mattie Storin. Is Mr John Krajewski there, please? 173 00:15:34,134 --> 00:15:36,649 Yes, the butter chicken man. 174 00:15:37,554 --> 00:15:40,069 Oh, right. Thank you. Goodbye. 175 00:16:16,844 --> 00:16:20,440 - Can I trust you? - You know you can. 176 00:16:20,764 --> 00:16:23,279 Yes, I think I do know that. 177 00:16:27,855 --> 00:16:30,848 Interesting times, Francis. 178 00:16:31,150 --> 00:16:33,619 Interesting times. 179 00:16:33,903 --> 00:16:36,372 Come on, come on! 180 00:16:36,655 --> 00:16:39,648 In China it's a curse interesting times. 181 00:16:39,950 --> 00:16:45,150 Is that so? I guess Collingridge would drink to that. What an asshole. 182 00:16:45,539 --> 00:16:49,249 Not much fight left in this guy. Another bottle. 183 00:16:50,044 --> 00:16:53,242 - You got what you wanted? - Absolutely. 184 00:16:53,589 --> 00:16:56,184 Doesn't look much to me. 185 00:16:57,009 --> 00:16:59,319 Now, Francis... 186 00:16:59,595 --> 00:17:04,590 What I wanna know is... are you gonna stand for the leadership? 187 00:17:04,975 --> 00:17:10,733 Ben! It's too soon to say. The situation is delicate. Let's keep our voices down. 188 00:17:11,190 --> 00:17:15,343 All right. Let me put it this way. Do you want it? 189 00:17:15,736 --> 00:17:19,047 Yes, I do. I'm the best man for the job. 190 00:17:19,407 --> 00:17:21,797 You sure as shit better be. 191 00:17:22,076 --> 00:17:24,134 Saturday in the "Chronicle", 192 00:17:24,335 --> 00:17:26,593 we're doing a feature on the probable runners. 193 00:17:26,956 --> 00:17:31,428 Mattie Storin's doing it. Clever little kid. Do you know her? 194 00:17:31,794 --> 00:17:34,832 I think so. Yes. Yes, of course I do. 195 00:17:35,172 --> 00:17:39,769 She tried to mug me in Brighton. I gave her something to cry about. 196 00:17:40,136 --> 00:17:44,130 What this piece is gonna say, whether she likes it or not, 197 00:17:44,473 --> 00:17:48,069 is that Samuels has taken a lead in the polls. 198 00:17:48,394 --> 00:17:51,990 He's telling the world he's got it sewn up. 199 00:17:52,314 --> 00:17:54,909 How do you know he's taken the lead? 200 00:17:55,234 --> 00:17:57,289 I don't know if he has. 201 00:17:57,490 --> 00:17:59,945 I'm just telling you what we're putting in the paper. 202 00:18:00,323 --> 00:18:03,043 That'll irritate the shit out of people. 203 00:18:03,326 --> 00:18:05,361 Yes, Ben, I think it would. 204 00:18:05,662 --> 00:18:09,197 My colleagues would react badly to such arrogance. 205 00:18:09,624 --> 00:18:13,413 You need time. We gotta build you up. 206 00:18:13,753 --> 00:18:15,848 Back-benchers may like you, 207 00:18:16,149 --> 00:18:19,943 but they're not gonna vote for Mr Francis Nobody. 208 00:18:20,384 --> 00:18:23,377 - Am I right? - Yes, you are. 209 00:18:23,679 --> 00:18:26,990 Anything you can do to slow things down? 210 00:18:27,308 --> 00:18:32,303 Well, Humphrey Newlands will run the election. He depends on my advice. 211 00:18:32,688 --> 00:18:35,487 The timing is in the hands of the PM. 212 00:18:35,775 --> 00:18:38,290 And he's taking your advice, I hear. 213 00:18:38,569 --> 00:18:44,281 - If only he'd consulted me earlier... - I know, I know. Tragic, right? 214 00:18:45,618 --> 00:18:49,407 Now, listen to me, Francis. I'll be straight with you. 215 00:18:49,747 --> 00:18:55,027 You're my man, but I could do business with Patrick Woolton. I know I could. 216 00:18:55,461 --> 00:19:00,252 Pat Woolton as PM would not be a bad result for Ben Landless. 217 00:19:00,633 --> 00:19:05,628 If you can't make it up with the leaders by this time next month, I'll dump ya. 218 00:19:06,889 --> 00:19:09,346 But if you can come good with a late run, 219 00:19:09,347 --> 00:19:12,203 I'll put the whole operation behind you. 220 00:19:13,312 --> 00:19:17,511 And I'll expect your lifelong goddamn gratitude. 221 00:19:18,568 --> 00:19:21,527 Do I make myself clear? 222 00:19:21,821 --> 00:19:23,858 Eminently clear, Ben. 223 00:19:38,796 --> 00:19:40,992 - Hi. - Morning. 224 00:19:41,257 --> 00:19:44,967 Your piece looks good. When did you send it? 225 00:19:45,303 --> 00:19:48,102 Two this morning. Oh, sorry, John. 226 00:19:49,474 --> 00:19:53,263 It's all right. I had time to do some thinking. 227 00:19:53,603 --> 00:19:57,802 Me, too. I was silly, John. Collingridge framed. 228 00:19:58,149 --> 00:20:00,869 Anyway, who cares? Yesterday's man. 229 00:20:01,152 --> 00:20:04,349 History. They won't take the investigation awfully seriously. 230 00:20:04,650 --> 00:20:06,546 Going easy on him. 231 00:20:06,949 --> 00:20:11,944 - Tories can be humane sometimes. - Going easy on the investigation? 232 00:20:12,330 --> 00:20:17,644 - Doesn't that seem strange to you? - I'm the conspiracy theorist, not you. 233 00:20:18,044 --> 00:20:22,835 Think about it. Henry Collingridge had the means but not the motive. 234 00:20:23,216 --> 00:20:27,415 Charlie had the motive, but he didn't have the wit to do it. 235 00:20:27,762 --> 00:20:31,756 If you were doing it, would you use your own name? 236 00:20:32,100 --> 00:20:34,238 You've met Charlie, haven't you? 237 00:20:34,439 --> 00:20:36,777 I had a few drinks with him at Brighton. 238 00:20:37,188 --> 00:20:41,944 - What was he like? - Very nice. I thought he was sweet. 239 00:20:42,360 --> 00:20:44,760 Do you think he'd talk to you now? 240 00:20:44,961 --> 00:20:47,560 Don't know. And we don't know where he is. 241 00:20:47,991 --> 00:20:51,905 Oh, yes, we do...actually. 242 00:20:52,287 --> 00:20:54,882 Recognise anyone there? 243 00:20:55,164 --> 00:20:59,158 Charles Collingridge, obviously. Mrs Collingridge. 244 00:20:59,502 --> 00:21:03,781 Wait a minute. Tim Stamper, MP for Shotover. Hard right. 245 00:21:04,174 --> 00:21:07,804 - A government whip. - What about him? 246 00:21:08,595 --> 00:21:12,305 - No idea. - Here he is again. 247 00:21:14,517 --> 00:21:16,986 And again. 248 00:21:17,312 --> 00:21:19,508 And again. 249 00:21:19,773 --> 00:21:25,132 His name is Doctor Andrew Christian and he runs a private clinic near Dover. 250 00:21:25,570 --> 00:21:28,528 Flash place. They get royalty, rock stars, 251 00:21:28,529 --> 00:21:31,487 trade from both Houses of Parliament. 252 00:21:32,577 --> 00:21:36,048 So, fancy a trip to Kent? 253 00:21:42,629 --> 00:21:44,621 Mr Urquhart! 254 00:22:03,733 --> 00:22:05,929 Heigh-ho. 255 00:22:06,194 --> 00:22:11,667 Yes, I know. Very irritating, still to be waiting on yesterday's man. 256 00:22:12,075 --> 00:22:16,069 But even a disgraced Prime Minister has his uses. 257 00:22:16,413 --> 00:22:21,408 It becomes us to be humble and honest, good old Francis Urquhart still. 258 00:22:21,793 --> 00:22:25,104 Doggedly devoted. 259 00:22:25,422 --> 00:22:27,812 Such a comfort in a crisis. 260 00:22:36,474 --> 00:22:39,945 - The Prime Minister will see you now. - Thank you. 261 00:22:47,736 --> 00:22:49,728 - Francis. - Prime Minister. 262 00:22:49,988 --> 00:22:52,378 My dear fellow. Do sit down. 263 00:22:52,657 --> 00:22:56,048 - Tell me, is it true what I read? - What? 264 00:22:56,369 --> 00:23:01,319 - Samuels is dancing on my grave. - That would be to put it most unkindly. 265 00:23:01,750 --> 00:23:06,188 Samuels hasn't declared his candidacy, but he has a head start. 266 00:23:06,546 --> 00:23:09,937 If it's a short race, he must be favourite. 267 00:23:10,258 --> 00:23:13,251 Then let's make sure it's a long race. 268 00:23:13,553 --> 00:23:16,512 Francis, Billsborough betrayed my trust. 269 00:23:16,807 --> 00:23:21,279 - He wants to deny us a free election. - A little strongly put. 270 00:23:21,645 --> 00:23:24,683 But it does look as though he wants to pull the strings. 271 00:23:24,981 --> 00:23:28,497 A delay would give us a chance for reflection. 272 00:23:28,860 --> 00:23:32,979 Yes, slow the pace down. Enjoy your last weeks in office. 273 00:23:33,365 --> 00:23:36,358 You deserve it. You owe it to yourself. 274 00:23:36,660 --> 00:23:39,380 Will you offer yourself as a candidate? 275 00:23:39,663 --> 00:23:43,862 What, me? Oh, no, no, no. I'm just a back-room boy. 276 00:23:44,251 --> 00:23:47,244 Don't underestimate yourself. 277 00:23:47,546 --> 00:23:50,539 I've come to think very highly of you. 278 00:23:50,841 --> 00:23:55,836 So highly that if you did stand, you'd have my personal support. 279 00:23:57,305 --> 00:24:00,696 Hal, that touches me more than I can say. 280 00:24:01,018 --> 00:24:06,377 But no. I really can't see myself as a candidate for the highest office. 281 00:24:07,441 --> 00:24:11,117 Each to his own, you know. I know my place. 282 00:25:28,438 --> 00:25:32,751 Excuse me. You're not by any chance a member of staff? 283 00:25:33,110 --> 00:25:36,899 - No, I'm... - Just visiting, like me. So sorry. 284 00:25:37,239 --> 00:25:39,549 Seem to have lost my wife. 285 00:25:39,825 --> 00:25:43,819 Seen anyone who looks like the wife of a chap like me? 286 00:25:44,163 --> 00:25:46,962 I'm afraid not. I'm looking for my uncle. 287 00:25:47,249 --> 00:25:50,799 Over there. That's where the uncles congregate. 288 00:25:51,795 --> 00:25:56,586 They're all perverts, of course. Nonces to a man, every last one of them. 289 00:25:56,967 --> 00:25:59,641 Good afternoon to you, my dear. 290 00:26:02,473 --> 00:26:04,465 Filth! 291 00:26:04,725 --> 00:26:06,717 Filth! 292 00:26:17,738 --> 00:26:20,128 You and me together? 293 00:26:21,075 --> 00:26:23,385 Total blank. 294 00:26:24,244 --> 00:26:26,713 Was I, erm...all right? 295 00:26:26,997 --> 00:26:29,796 Did I sort of...behave? 296 00:26:30,834 --> 00:26:33,303 Yes, you were charming. 297 00:26:33,587 --> 00:26:37,581 Not too bad today. A bit shaky. Haven't had a drink. 298 00:26:37,925 --> 00:26:40,724 It's all right, but time does pass slowly. 299 00:26:41,762 --> 00:26:44,357 When you're drunk, you're never bored. 300 00:26:44,640 --> 00:26:48,429 Did you know that? You may bore other people. 301 00:26:48,769 --> 00:26:53,161 But the moments slip by in such a satisfactory manner. 302 00:26:55,901 --> 00:27:00,293 I don't really see how I could have bought any shares. 303 00:27:00,656 --> 00:27:03,125 I haven't got enough money. 304 00:27:03,409 --> 00:27:05,799 Your brother might've given you money. 305 00:27:06,120 --> 00:27:10,319 - Did give me money. Does. - He gave you the money? 306 00:27:10,666 --> 00:27:13,266 He gave you the money to buy shares? 307 00:27:13,267 --> 00:27:15,866 No, no, no. Not that sort of money. No. 308 00:27:16,255 --> 00:27:20,454 No, he gives me ã50 when I'm short. Sometimes 100. 309 00:27:20,801 --> 00:27:23,873 Best brother in the world. Enough said. 310 00:27:24,847 --> 00:27:29,444 - End of story. - Have you ever bought shares at all? 311 00:27:29,810 --> 00:27:32,803 Lord, no. I leave that to the clever chaps. 312 00:27:33,105 --> 00:27:36,105 If I've ever done any gambling, it's been on gee-gees. 313 00:27:36,306 --> 00:27:38,305 I'm not much cop at that. 314 00:27:38,694 --> 00:27:42,768 There's not too much going on up here, Mattie. 315 00:27:43,824 --> 00:27:46,020 That's the trouble. 316 00:27:46,285 --> 00:27:50,279 What about the accommodation address at Paddington? 317 00:27:50,623 --> 00:27:53,219 You tell me. I don't go to Paddington. 318 00:27:53,520 --> 00:27:56,415 It's where the Welsh people catch trains. 319 00:27:56,837 --> 00:27:58,829 Yes, it is. 320 00:27:59,090 --> 00:28:03,767 The address received communications from the Ottoman Union Bank 321 00:28:04,136 --> 00:28:07,971 and party literature from Conservative Central Office. 322 00:28:08,349 --> 00:28:10,545 Party literature? 323 00:28:10,810 --> 00:28:15,327 Do you mean people send for it? People pay for it? 324 00:28:15,690 --> 00:28:18,888 Apparently. Apparently, you did. 325 00:28:19,235 --> 00:28:21,830 What would I want party literature for? 326 00:28:22,113 --> 00:28:25,948 - I don't know. - Boring stuff, between you and I. 327 00:28:26,283 --> 00:28:29,082 Now, don't you tell Hal I said that. 328 00:28:29,370 --> 00:28:32,169 I wouldn't offend him for the world. 329 00:28:38,045 --> 00:28:41,482 Hello! I DO remember you now. 330 00:28:41,841 --> 00:28:44,436 We met in the... 331 00:28:44,719 --> 00:28:47,314 In the bar at the Grand. 332 00:28:47,597 --> 00:28:50,032 And I said you looked like Kate. 333 00:28:50,349 --> 00:28:52,739 That's right. Your daughter. 334 00:28:53,019 --> 00:28:55,219 Probably went on about her. 335 00:28:55,520 --> 00:28:58,219 Normally do go on about Kate when I'm pissed. 336 00:28:58,608 --> 00:29:00,804 Lovely girl. 337 00:29:03,070 --> 00:29:05,790 I haven't been a very good dad to her, 338 00:29:06,073 --> 00:29:11,068 but do you suppose that she'd come and visit me here one day? 339 00:29:11,454 --> 00:29:13,650 I do miss her. 340 00:29:14,332 --> 00:29:18,326 - I would if it was me. - Would you? 341 00:29:29,931 --> 00:29:32,127 Yes. Thank you, Dr Christian. 342 00:29:32,934 --> 00:29:35,449 No, no, no. I'm very grateful. Goodbye. 343 00:29:52,453 --> 00:29:54,843 Come on, come on! 344 00:29:55,123 --> 00:29:58,279 Roger. Francis Urquhart. Sorry to disturb you at home. 345 00:29:58,480 --> 00:30:00,835 I hope it's not inconvenient. 346 00:30:01,295 --> 00:30:03,890 No. Good of you to call, Francis. 347 00:30:05,091 --> 00:30:07,481 Actually, I was asleep. 348 00:30:07,760 --> 00:30:10,229 Had a late night. Took a pill. 349 00:30:11,764 --> 00:30:13,756 What? 350 00:30:15,852 --> 00:30:17,844 Oh, no. 351 00:30:18,938 --> 00:30:22,170 I don't do that sort of thing. Not my line. 352 00:31:03,441 --> 00:31:05,831 John? Mattie. 353 00:31:06,110 --> 00:31:09,706 Yes. Found the place, found Collingridge. 354 00:31:10,031 --> 00:31:15,026 Either he's the best actor in the world or he knows nothing about the shares. 355 00:31:15,411 --> 00:31:17,801 Yes. 356 00:31:18,081 --> 00:31:22,075 Hold on. There's something happening outside. 357 00:31:30,093 --> 00:31:32,085 Mattie? 358 00:32:19,642 --> 00:32:20,962 Good. 359 00:32:21,227 --> 00:32:24,220 Hey... It's over now. 360 00:32:24,522 --> 00:32:26,718 They've gone. 361 00:32:26,983 --> 00:32:29,373 Have a bit more of this. 362 00:32:31,571 --> 00:32:33,563 Sorry. 363 00:32:34,616 --> 00:32:37,085 Our fearless reporter 364 00:32:38,703 --> 00:32:41,423 I'm not fearless, John. I don't like this. 365 00:32:45,961 --> 00:32:48,954 I had this book when I was a kid. 366 00:32:49,255 --> 00:32:51,975 "Kirsty McAllister, Crime Reporter." 367 00:32:53,218 --> 00:32:55,615 When the baddies threatened Kirsty 368 00:32:55,916 --> 00:32:58,612 it made her determined to find the truth. 369 00:33:00,600 --> 00:33:03,115 I thought she was great. 370 00:33:03,395 --> 00:33:07,708 Kirsty McAllister, with her flatties and her boyish curls 371 00:33:08,066 --> 00:33:10,786 and her little ring-bound notebook. 372 00:33:11,945 --> 00:33:14,414 I thought I'd be just like her. 373 00:33:15,991 --> 00:33:18,187 But I'm not. 374 00:33:18,451 --> 00:33:20,761 I'm not like her. 375 00:33:21,872 --> 00:33:24,467 I don't want my pretty face broken. 376 00:33:25,458 --> 00:33:29,247 - I want to stop this game. - Hey, you can. 377 00:33:30,297 --> 00:33:32,607 I think you should. 378 00:33:33,842 --> 00:33:35,834 Really? 379 00:33:36,094 --> 00:33:40,088 - You're the big investigator. - Up to a point, Lord Copper. 380 00:33:40,474 --> 00:33:45,469 I know how it feels. I got threatened when we were doing the arms thing. 381 00:33:45,854 --> 00:33:50,053 I was off solid food. Asked to be taken off the story. 382 00:33:50,400 --> 00:33:52,596 I don't know. 383 00:33:54,029 --> 00:33:56,908 Anyway, thanks for coming round, John. 384 00:33:57,949 --> 00:34:00,942 - You're an angel. - An angel? 385 00:34:02,120 --> 00:34:05,909 Angels are reputed to have no sexual organs. 386 00:34:06,249 --> 00:34:10,038 - Is that right? - Totally smooth down there. 387 00:34:10,378 --> 00:34:12,973 Must solve a hell of a lot of problems. 388 00:34:13,256 --> 00:34:14,849 Yes. 389 00:34:17,552 --> 00:34:21,023 - Sorry. - You're dead beat, aren't you? 390 00:34:22,474 --> 00:34:25,273 It must be past your bedtime, too. 391 00:34:25,560 --> 00:34:29,031 - You go on home. - I'm staying the night. 392 00:34:29,356 --> 00:34:31,427 - No need. - There is. 393 00:34:31,733 --> 00:34:35,488 I can't...offer you anywhere comfortable to sleep. 394 00:34:35,862 --> 00:34:41,062 Can't you? It was me you turned to when you were frightened. Not him. 395 00:34:43,412 --> 00:34:45,005 Who? 396 00:34:45,247 --> 00:34:47,637 Whoever "he" is. 397 00:34:49,501 --> 00:34:52,500 Why's it me for this and him for the other thing? 398 00:34:52,535 --> 00:34:55,099 I'm sorry. None of my business. 399 00:34:59,303 --> 00:35:01,898 I wouldn't bother him with this. 400 00:35:02,180 --> 00:35:06,777 And he wouldn't be able to come. He isn't free to come. 401 00:35:07,144 --> 00:35:11,138 - Too grand, is he, or what? - Don't be like that, John. 402 00:35:12,274 --> 00:35:14,664 It wouldn't work with you. 403 00:35:15,611 --> 00:35:17,807 Sex, I mean. 404 00:35:18,739 --> 00:35:22,210 You're...easy to be with. You're... 405 00:35:23,410 --> 00:35:25,800 You're not dangerous. 406 00:35:26,747 --> 00:35:28,744 You're my best friend. 407 00:35:28,945 --> 00:35:32,141 Having it off with my best friend would be embarrassing. 408 00:35:33,337 --> 00:35:35,533 Sorry. 409 00:35:35,797 --> 00:35:38,107 Honest. OK? 410 00:35:38,383 --> 00:35:41,103 Well...ask a silly question. 411 00:35:46,266 --> 00:35:49,737 - Do you want to stay? - Do you want me to? 412 00:35:50,062 --> 00:35:54,341 Yes. Please. I don't want to be by myself tonight. 413 00:35:54,691 --> 00:35:57,001 Well, I will, then. 414 00:35:57,277 --> 00:36:01,590 You can... You can come in my bed if you like. Just... 415 00:36:01,949 --> 00:36:04,339 Just...to be comfortable? 416 00:36:04,618 --> 00:36:06,814 That's right. 417 00:36:08,288 --> 00:36:10,598 Enough said. 418 00:36:10,874 --> 00:36:12,945 End of story. 419 00:36:14,044 --> 00:36:17,640 The contest for the Tory leadership is now officially on. 420 00:36:18,006 --> 00:36:23,843 Michael Samuels, unofficially tipped as the front-runner, went on record. 421 00:36:24,304 --> 00:36:26,462 Yes, I'll be standing. 422 00:36:26,763 --> 00:36:29,220 You're rather young to be Prime Minister. 423 00:36:29,601 --> 00:36:32,912 Perhaps. I'll leave that to my colleagues. 424 00:36:33,272 --> 00:36:38,267 What I lack in years might be balanced by energy and a freshness of ideas. 425 00:36:38,652 --> 00:36:43,443 - In contrast to your predecessor? - No, I won't be drawn into that. 426 00:36:43,824 --> 00:36:46,981 Disraeli and Pitt were both younger than me 427 00:36:47,282 --> 00:36:50,139 when they first came into power. 428 00:36:50,622 --> 00:36:55,378 Disraeli, Pitt and Samuels The jumped-up little turd! 429 00:36:55,794 --> 00:37:00,425 Doesn't sound all that modest. Poor fellow doesn't do himself justice. 430 00:37:00,841 --> 00:37:04,437 We must match fine words with finer deeds 431 00:37:04,762 --> 00:37:08,961 if we are not to fail our children and our children's children. 432 00:37:09,350 --> 00:37:13,981 Mr Earle's speech was interpreted as a coded attack on Michael Samuels, 433 00:37:14,396 --> 00:37:16,991 who is Minister for the Environment. 434 00:37:17,274 --> 00:37:21,314 Many observers are expecting a speech from Mr Samuels 435 00:37:21,695 --> 00:37:26,008 about the shortcomings of state schools under Mr Earle's ministry. 436 00:37:26,367 --> 00:37:30,680 In contrast was the statesmanlike attitude of Francis Urquhart, 437 00:37:31,080 --> 00:37:33,470 the popular Chief Whip. 438 00:37:33,749 --> 00:37:36,947 What, me?! Oh, no, no, no! 439 00:37:37,294 --> 00:37:39,772 I'm a back-room boy. 440 00:37:40,073 --> 00:37:43,450 Plenty of able men about, after all. Ambitious men, too. 441 00:37:43,926 --> 00:37:48,159 We'll take our time and we'll come up with the right choice. 442 00:37:50,766 --> 00:37:53,759 Fine. First class. Excellent. 443 00:37:54,061 --> 00:37:59,375 - Let 'em cancel each other out, right? - That did rather cross one's mind. 444 00:37:59,775 --> 00:38:02,449 You'll have to do more against Woolton. 445 00:38:02,736 --> 00:38:05,251 I'd be proud to serve under Woolton. 446 00:38:05,573 --> 00:38:09,567 I don't want to be Prime Minister. Bloody awful job. 447 00:38:09,910 --> 00:38:12,207 Quite. Much nicer to be a whip. 448 00:38:12,408 --> 00:38:14,905 Know all the secrets. Put some stick about. 449 00:38:15,291 --> 00:38:18,682 Make 'em jump. 450 00:38:20,421 --> 00:38:22,890 Whip's office. Stamper here. 451 00:38:24,091 --> 00:38:26,481 Erm... Hold on, please. 452 00:38:26,761 --> 00:38:29,617 It's your little friend, Miss Storin of the "Chronicle". 453 00:38:30,018 --> 00:38:32,473 Do you want to take it? 454 00:38:32,933 --> 00:38:35,732 You called the police? Why not? 455 00:38:36,020 --> 00:38:38,899 I was frightened to. They frightened me. 456 00:38:39,190 --> 00:38:42,183 Of course. You must've been very upset. 457 00:38:42,485 --> 00:38:45,159 Yes, I was. But look. 458 00:38:45,488 --> 00:38:49,198 It must be a conspiracy against Collingridge. 459 00:38:49,533 --> 00:38:52,367 Yes, I believe now that it must be. 460 00:38:53,454 --> 00:38:56,845 - Mattie, you trust me? - You know I do. 461 00:38:57,166 --> 00:39:02,161 Will you leave this to me? I have access to sources of information. 462 00:39:02,546 --> 00:39:07,541 And I couldn't bear to think of you being damaged in any way. 463 00:39:09,345 --> 00:39:13,259 Is...Mrs Urquhart in London at the moment? 464 00:39:13,641 --> 00:39:16,236 She's in the country, Mattie. 465 00:39:17,645 --> 00:39:21,355 I would be anxious about you being alone. 466 00:39:21,691 --> 00:39:25,401 - Yes. - I hope you wouldn't think it improper 467 00:39:25,736 --> 00:39:28,535 if I invited you to spend the night here. 468 00:39:28,823 --> 00:39:33,022 I don't bloody well care if it's improper or not. 469 00:39:33,911 --> 00:39:36,221 I like the things you say. 470 00:39:55,516 --> 00:39:59,510 So hard to know who to trust in these suspicious days. 471 00:40:00,730 --> 00:40:03,325 Does passion engender trust? 472 00:40:03,608 --> 00:40:05,884 Not necessarily. 473 00:40:06,152 --> 00:40:10,146 And yet we all would wish to feed on certainties. 474 00:40:10,490 --> 00:40:13,085 To hear the word "always", 475 00:40:13,367 --> 00:40:15,757 and believe it true. 476 00:40:17,163 --> 00:40:20,474 She trusts me absolutely, I believe. 477 00:40:21,793 --> 00:40:24,103 I trust she does. 478 00:40:24,837 --> 00:40:26,829 And I? 479 00:40:27,090 --> 00:40:29,480 I trust her absolutely... 480 00:40:30,426 --> 00:40:32,816 ..to be absolutely human. 481 00:40:34,680 --> 00:40:37,536 You want to help him? Last time I talked to you, 482 00:40:37,837 --> 00:40:38,993 your paper attacked him. 483 00:40:39,352 --> 00:40:43,028 I think he's been framed through the computer system. 484 00:40:43,398 --> 00:40:46,630 No. No one from outside can access it. 485 00:40:46,984 --> 00:40:49,453 How about from inside? 486 00:40:49,737 --> 00:40:55,734 Charles Collingridge is supposed to have had literature delivered to an address. 487 00:40:56,160 --> 00:41:00,757 Yes, I checked it as soon as I heard. It's there, all right. Look. 488 00:41:08,006 --> 00:41:12,000 Charles Collingridge, 216 Praed Street, Paddington, W2. 489 00:41:12,343 --> 00:41:16,337 - What do the numbers mean? - First one says he takes everything. 490 00:41:16,681 --> 00:41:19,276 The second says he's fully paid up. 491 00:41:19,559 --> 00:41:21,756 Could that have been done 492 00:41:21,957 --> 00:41:24,554 by someone in here without making the payments? 493 00:41:24,939 --> 00:41:28,933 No, not from here. Hold on. Let me check something else. 494 00:41:34,157 --> 00:41:37,946 Hmm... He's never paid for the literature service. 495 00:41:38,286 --> 00:41:42,280 He's only on the distribution file, not on the payment file. 496 00:41:42,624 --> 00:41:47,221 Can you find out when he first appeared on the distribution file? 497 00:41:54,677 --> 00:41:56,873 Two weeks ago. 498 00:41:58,014 --> 00:42:02,486 After his brother resigned, when he was already in the clinic. 499 00:42:04,020 --> 00:42:09,015 - So somebody...in this building? - It would have to be. 500 00:42:09,400 --> 00:42:14,395 They made it look as if Charles had been subscribing since January the 1st. 501 00:42:14,781 --> 00:42:16,374 Yes. 502 00:42:16,616 --> 00:42:18,608 - Kevin? - What? 503 00:42:18,910 --> 00:42:22,665 - Don't talk to anyone about this. - I wasn't about to. 504 00:42:23,039 --> 00:42:26,635 You're not going to print it?! Why not?! 505 00:42:26,960 --> 00:42:31,955 Because there's nothing there, Mattie. There's no hard evidence at all. 506 00:42:32,340 --> 00:42:34,650 What do you want? 507 00:42:34,926 --> 00:42:37,765 Someone altered computer files 508 00:42:37,766 --> 00:42:40,604 to link Charles with the Praed Street address. 509 00:42:41,015 --> 00:42:45,009 They did that two weeks ago. It's there on the print-out. 510 00:42:45,395 --> 00:42:50,186 The same person must have opened the bank account in Charles's name. 511 00:42:50,567 --> 00:42:53,446 That's easy. Anyone could've done that. 512 00:42:53,737 --> 00:42:57,731 But altering the computer files after the share deal. 513 00:42:58,074 --> 00:43:00,974 That had to be someone inside the party machine 514 00:43:01,175 --> 00:43:03,274 who wanted rid of Collingridge. 515 00:43:03,663 --> 00:43:06,179 Hal Collingridge could've done it himself. 516 00:43:06,380 --> 00:43:07,896 Confuse the evidence. 517 00:43:08,293 --> 00:43:13,493 He's not computer-literate enough to do that. He's an Oxford arts man. 518 00:43:13,882 --> 00:43:16,442 He can't use a cash-card machine! 519 00:43:16,760 --> 00:43:21,789 - So he got someone to do it for him. - He did that even after he resigned? 520 00:43:22,891 --> 00:43:27,090 Mattie, get it into your head. There isn't a story here. 521 00:43:27,437 --> 00:43:30,350 A nice try, but you haven't given names. 522 00:43:30,649 --> 00:43:35,041 You can't see what's in front of you. It's a sensational story. 523 00:43:35,403 --> 00:43:41,274 I'm tired of being told how to do my job by the latest teenager from the sticks. 524 00:43:45,247 --> 00:43:46,966 Well... 525 00:43:47,207 --> 00:43:49,642 Now is as good a time as any. 526 00:43:50,919 --> 00:43:54,310 - About your next career move. - Oh? 527 00:43:54,631 --> 00:43:58,910 I'd like to see some new thinking in our home interior pages. 528 00:43:59,302 --> 00:44:02,852 What's bright and sparkly in the shops for her indoors? 529 00:44:03,181 --> 00:44:05,980 The latest trend in street-smart knitwear. 530 00:44:06,268 --> 00:44:10,865 You've been got at, haven't you? Was it Landless again? 531 00:44:11,273 --> 00:44:15,472 I've been told about your conspiracy theories. 532 00:44:15,819 --> 00:44:20,416 Life doesn't work out like that, Mattie. Especially political life. 533 00:44:20,782 --> 00:44:23,775 It's real and dull and earnest. 534 00:44:24,077 --> 00:44:27,548 Now, 20 things you could do with a wok. 535 00:44:27,873 --> 00:44:30,672 Your imagination could make its mark. 536 00:44:30,959 --> 00:44:35,112 No, thank you, Greville. I won't write the Women's Page. 537 00:44:35,505 --> 00:44:39,977 I don't think you understand, Mattie. You haven't any say in this. 538 00:44:40,343 --> 00:44:44,656 I'm taking you off the political staff for your own good. 539 00:44:45,015 --> 00:44:49,612 Fine. I'll resign and take this to another paper. 540 00:44:49,978 --> 00:44:54,769 Not for three months, you won't. Read your contract of employment. 541 00:44:55,150 --> 00:44:59,144 I know you're bursting to resign. Be sensible. 542 00:44:59,488 --> 00:45:02,879 Wait until you've got another job to go to. 543 00:45:26,098 --> 00:45:28,693 Yes, I have, Ben. It's all ready. 544 00:45:30,477 --> 00:45:32,974 "This country needs a leader 545 00:45:32,975 --> 00:45:35,472 with maturity, with a sense of discretion, 546 00:45:35,857 --> 00:45:38,326 "with a proven record of reliability. 547 00:45:38,652 --> 00:45:43,647 "There is at least one senior figure who has all these qualities. 548 00:45:44,032 --> 00:45:49,027 "He has set aside personal ambition 549 00:45:49,413 --> 00:45:52,724 "in the cause of the interest of his party. 550 00:45:53,750 --> 00:45:56,445 "He has announced that it is not his intention 551 00:45:56,646 --> 00:45:58,541 to seek election as leader. 552 00:45:58,922 --> 00:46:03,519 "He still has time to reconsider before nominations close on Thursday. 553 00:46:03,886 --> 00:46:08,483 "We believe it would be in the best interests of all concerned 554 00:46:08,849 --> 00:46:12,047 "if the Chief Whip, Francis Urquhart, 555 00:46:12,352 --> 00:46:15,151 "were to stand and be elected." 556 00:46:15,439 --> 00:46:17,635 Admirable. 557 00:46:35,918 --> 00:46:41,312 Ladies and gentlemen, I have read the "Chronicle" with a bit of surprise. 558 00:46:41,715 --> 00:46:47,712 As you know, I've always been happiest serving government behind the scenes. 559 00:46:48,138 --> 00:46:51,233 It would be unpardonably arrogant of me 560 00:46:51,234 --> 00:46:54,328 to disregard the urgings of so many colleagues. 561 00:46:55,646 --> 00:46:58,161 This has all come as a great surprise. 562 00:46:58,482 --> 00:47:02,556 Forgive me if I take time to consider my course of action. 563 00:47:08,534 --> 00:47:11,254 I'll talk this over with my wife Elizabeth. 564 00:47:11,537 --> 00:47:16,532 Her views will be the most important of all to me in making my decision. 565 00:47:16,917 --> 00:47:19,477 That's all I have to say until tomorrow. 566 00:47:35,019 --> 00:47:38,012 - Excellent. - Thank you, my dear. 567 00:47:39,940 --> 00:47:44,139 A touch of Richard of Gloucester at Baynard's Castle. 568 00:47:44,486 --> 00:47:46,796 "Shine out, fair sun!" 569 00:47:47,072 --> 00:47:51,271 Should I have been discovered with two priests, do you think? 570 00:47:51,619 --> 00:47:55,613 Not with the state the Church of England's in today. 571 00:47:55,956 --> 00:47:59,213 "Unpardonably arrogant to disregard the wishes of the public." 572 00:47:59,514 --> 00:48:01,270 That was good. 573 00:48:01,670 --> 00:48:04,469 Yes, I must confess I thought so, too. 574 00:48:05,674 --> 00:48:10,465 For all that, you're still well behind Samuels and Woolton, are you not? 575 00:48:10,846 --> 00:48:13,441 So far. It's all in hand, Elizabeth. 576 00:48:13,724 --> 00:48:16,641 Good. I didn't see your little friend out there. 577 00:48:16,842 --> 00:48:18,958 The one from the "Chronicle". 578 00:48:19,396 --> 00:48:24,073 No. I'm, er...giving her a private audience tomorrow evening. 579 00:48:25,486 --> 00:48:28,081 I see. Can we trust her, Francis? 580 00:48:28,405 --> 00:48:31,204 Oh, yes. I think we can. 581 00:48:39,166 --> 00:48:43,877 - Hello. - Hello, Mattie. Usual? Whisky, please. 582 00:48:57,893 --> 00:49:00,886 - How's it going? - Not brilliant. 583 00:49:01,188 --> 00:49:03,783 It's too depressing to think about. 584 00:49:04,066 --> 00:49:07,377 What's all this about Francis Urquhart? 585 00:49:07,695 --> 00:49:13,214 God knows. Grev seems sincere, convinced that Urquhart should be PM. 586 00:49:13,659 --> 00:49:16,652 Presumably Ben told him what to think. 587 00:49:16,954 --> 00:49:19,549 Do you think it's a daft idea Urquhart? 588 00:49:19,832 --> 00:49:24,031 No. I happen to think he's very underrated. 589 00:49:24,378 --> 00:49:27,212 I think he makes a potent contribution. 590 00:49:27,548 --> 00:49:30,405 He might slip through. The man least disliked. 591 00:49:30,606 --> 00:49:32,862 The politician with no politics. 592 00:49:33,262 --> 00:49:36,061 A good chap to have in a tight spot. 593 00:49:36,349 --> 00:49:39,069 Yeah. The last of those, certainly. 594 00:49:39,352 --> 00:49:42,151 Why should Landless back an outsider? 595 00:49:42,438 --> 00:49:47,433 I don't know. Woolton would give him all he wants, and he's a front-runner. 596 00:49:47,818 --> 00:49:51,607 Ben Landless likes power for its own sake. 597 00:49:51,948 --> 00:49:55,544 He supported Collingridge, then ditched him. 598 00:49:55,868 --> 00:49:59,657 Maybe he had a tip about the shares scandal. 599 00:49:59,997 --> 00:50:03,513 - Maybe he was involved. - Maybe Urquhart was as well. 600 00:50:03,876 --> 00:50:06,596 - Not Urquhart. - Why not? 601 00:50:06,879 --> 00:50:10,873 I just know. That sort of thing wouldn't be him. 602 00:50:11,217 --> 00:50:15,416 - Fine. Be careful, Mattie. - I am careful. 603 00:50:15,763 --> 00:50:18,563 Whoever it was, they know you found Charles. 604 00:50:18,764 --> 00:50:20,963 They may know you told Grev. 605 00:50:21,352 --> 00:50:24,550 Whoever... They won't just be villains. 606 00:50:24,856 --> 00:50:28,452 These will be people with friends in high places. 607 00:50:28,776 --> 00:50:31,553 I know. If they've got inside information, 608 00:50:31,754 --> 00:50:33,931 they'll know I'm no danger any more. 609 00:50:35,700 --> 00:50:40,900 Greville's taken me off the story. I can't get another job. And anyway... 610 00:50:41,289 --> 00:50:43,887 Maybe I've friends in high places, too. 611 00:50:44,188 --> 00:50:45,886 Mattie! 612 00:50:46,252 --> 00:50:49,324 All right, John. I will be careful. 613 00:50:54,218 --> 00:50:56,414 Mr Grainger, then? 614 00:50:56,679 --> 00:51:00,673 I see. There's no one else from the press office available? 615 00:51:01,017 --> 00:51:03,612 Is there anyone you could suggest? 616 00:51:04,562 --> 00:51:07,361 Director of Publicity? That's Mr O'Neill? 617 00:51:07,648 --> 00:51:12,040 Yes, I met him at Brighton. Could you transfer me? Thanks. 618 00:51:19,327 --> 00:51:22,445 Director of Publicity's Office. Penny Guy. 619 00:51:22,789 --> 00:51:27,580 Hello. My name's Mattie Storin. Could I speak to Roger O'Neill? 620 00:51:27,960 --> 00:51:31,112 - Sorry. Who? - Mattie Storin. 621 00:51:32,715 --> 00:51:35,833 I... I thought you were a man. 622 00:51:36,177 --> 00:51:39,170 Well, sorry. Could I speak to Roger? 623 00:51:39,514 --> 00:51:42,370 No, he's not in this morning. He called in sick. 624 00:51:42,671 --> 00:51:45,226 Look, can you come over now? 625 00:51:45,687 --> 00:51:48,646 Um...yes, if you think it's worth my while. 626 00:51:48,847 --> 00:51:51,206 I would rather speak to Mr O'Neill. 627 00:51:51,651 --> 00:51:54,120 No, you wouldn't. Believe me. 628 00:51:55,738 --> 00:51:57,637 We'll meet outside. 629 00:51:57,838 --> 00:51:59,937 Corner of Great Peter Street and Millbank. 630 00:52:00,326 --> 00:52:03,319 All right. See you then. Goodbye. 631 00:52:23,474 --> 00:52:26,467 Look, I had no idea you were a woman. 632 00:52:26,769 --> 00:52:29,443 Roger said someone needed a shock. 633 00:52:29,772 --> 00:52:34,892 - Why should he do a thing like that? - I suppose he owed someone a favour. 634 00:52:38,323 --> 00:52:42,715 Look, you have to believe me. Roger wouldn't hurt a fly. 635 00:52:43,077 --> 00:52:45,977 I thought he was the one who was going to get hurt. 636 00:52:46,178 --> 00:52:48,277 I only went to look after him. 637 00:52:48,666 --> 00:52:50,862 Do you believe me? 638 00:52:51,127 --> 00:52:53,323 I don't know. 639 00:52:56,174 --> 00:53:01,169 I'll pay for the damage to your car and anything extra for upsetting you. 640 00:53:02,389 --> 00:53:06,781 Honestly, he could never hurt a woman. Not physically. 641 00:53:09,771 --> 00:53:12,764 Look, Mattie, I'll tell you how it is. 642 00:53:13,066 --> 00:53:15,963 The state he's in now, if you go to the police 643 00:53:16,164 --> 00:53:18,061 with this, he'd kill himself. 644 00:53:18,446 --> 00:53:20,642 I really believe that. 645 00:53:20,907 --> 00:53:23,297 Why is he in such a state? 646 00:53:23,576 --> 00:53:26,573 I think he blames himself about that share business. 647 00:53:26,774 --> 00:53:28,571 That wasn't his fault. 648 00:53:28,957 --> 00:53:32,951 He idolised Henry Collingridge. He'd do anything to help him. 649 00:53:33,294 --> 00:53:35,791 Why should he blame himself? 650 00:53:35,792 --> 00:53:38,289 Charles wanted an address for his mail. 651 00:53:38,675 --> 00:53:43,989 Roger and I fixed it for him. The bugger was using it for his iffy share deals. 652 00:53:45,307 --> 00:53:49,301 Roger thinks he's all to blame. He's cracking up. 653 00:53:50,562 --> 00:53:55,159 - It's like dealing with a baby. - Why do you put up with him? 654 00:53:56,359 --> 00:53:58,555 I love him, don't I? 655 00:53:58,862 --> 00:54:01,561 She just blurted it all out. 656 00:54:01,862 --> 00:54:04,460 She must have thought I recognised them that night. 657 00:54:04,868 --> 00:54:07,258 I was just ringing O'Neill. 658 00:54:07,537 --> 00:54:09,927 - You believed her? - Yes. 659 00:54:10,206 --> 00:54:14,917 Neither of them thought it was terribly wrong. I felt sorry for her. 660 00:54:15,295 --> 00:54:19,289 She's in love with him. It was him she was worried for. 661 00:54:19,633 --> 00:54:22,030 She begged me not to go to the police. 662 00:54:22,331 --> 00:54:25,027 She said he'd kill himself. He's unstable. 663 00:54:25,430 --> 00:54:31,427 I do understand, between the two of us, that Mr O'Neill has a cocaine problem. 664 00:54:31,853 --> 00:54:35,449 - What? - Chief Whip's business, to know things. 665 00:54:35,774 --> 00:54:39,370 - Is it? - So that one can move swiftly to help. 666 00:54:39,694 --> 00:54:42,493 It's more common than one might think. 667 00:54:42,781 --> 00:54:46,092 Easy availability. A life of constant pressure. 668 00:54:46,409 --> 00:54:50,403 In Smith Square, the House of Commons and Pall Mall, 669 00:54:50,747 --> 00:54:53,467 it's all too easy to fall into bad company. 670 00:54:53,750 --> 00:54:56,743 - What should I do? - Let's see. 671 00:54:57,045 --> 00:54:59,844 You have firm evidence of a conspiracy. 672 00:55:00,132 --> 00:55:03,728 You have no access to a newspaper to print it. 673 00:55:04,052 --> 00:55:08,888 A further problem. You'd like to save Penny Guy from criminal charges. 674 00:55:09,307 --> 00:55:12,698 - Yes. - About O'Neill, you're not sure? 675 00:55:13,019 --> 00:55:16,018 I don't care about him, but I would like to help her. 676 00:55:16,319 --> 00:55:18,617 It just doesn't seem possible. 677 00:55:19,026 --> 00:55:21,541 Someone is clearly working O'Neill. 678 00:55:21,862 --> 00:55:24,659 From his condition, I'd guess it wouldn't take much 679 00:55:24,960 --> 00:55:26,857 to get him to tell us who it is. 680 00:55:27,242 --> 00:55:31,634 When we know that, we'll be in a position to know what to do. 681 00:55:31,997 --> 00:55:35,195 - Like me to ask him? - Would you? 682 00:55:35,542 --> 00:55:38,521 It might take a few days before he's ready to cooperate, 683 00:55:38,822 --> 00:55:40,901 but I believe he will. 684 00:55:41,340 --> 00:55:44,731 Would you be prepared to leave it to me? 685 00:55:45,052 --> 00:55:48,841 You know I would. You're the only person I trust. 686 00:55:49,181 --> 00:55:53,175 That was what you wanted all along, wasn't it? 687 00:55:53,518 --> 00:55:55,714 Yes, it was. 688 00:55:55,979 --> 00:56:00,770 - Am I so transparent? - Not at all. Manipulative, I would say. 689 00:56:01,151 --> 00:56:04,064 You get me to do anything you like. 690 00:56:04,363 --> 00:56:08,403 - Do I? - So let me ask your advice. 691 00:56:08,742 --> 00:56:12,941 Should I accept the nomination and run for leader of the party? 692 00:56:13,288 --> 00:56:15,484 Yes, you should. 693 00:56:15,749 --> 00:56:19,345 Well...it seems I have no choice. 694 00:56:23,924 --> 00:56:26,393 Is Mrs Urquhart in the country? 695 00:56:26,677 --> 00:56:30,148 Not this evening. Mrs Urquhart is in town. 696 00:56:30,472 --> 00:56:33,783 - And at home? - And at home, Mattie. 697 00:56:35,310 --> 00:56:37,905 I wish she were in the country. 698 00:56:38,188 --> 00:56:40,783 And you do, too, don't you? 699 00:56:41,900 --> 00:56:44,096 Don't you? 700 00:56:46,446 --> 00:56:49,644 You might well think that, Mattie. 701 00:56:49,950 --> 00:56:52,590 I couldn't possibly comment.