1 00:01:02,060 --> 00:01:05,064 Tell me it isn't true, Daddy! 2 00:01:15,452 --> 00:01:18,706 It had to be done. It's in the past. 3 00:01:19,541 --> 00:01:22,378 It's over. You understand that? 4 00:01:32,057 --> 00:01:34,228 Yes? 5 00:01:34,394 --> 00:01:37,189 I think everyone's here now. 6 00:01:37,190 --> 00:01:39,985 I've put Mrs. Harding in the garden room. Is that all right? 7 00:01:40,650 --> 00:01:43,258 Anywhere that's convenient. 8 00:01:43,259 --> 00:01:45,867 I shall want to take her mind in private later. 9 00:01:46,075 --> 00:01:49,872 I rather thought you might. Shall we go down? 10 00:02:05,601 --> 00:02:10,774 - Who is she? What's she doing here? - Her name is Sarah Harding. 11 00:02:10,982 --> 00:02:14,257 I imagine she's just here to help, as we all are. 12 00:02:14,358 --> 00:02:17,533 Bringing her brains to the aid of the party. 13 00:02:17,699 --> 00:02:20,474 Has she got anything on under that dress? 14 00:02:20,675 --> 00:02:23,249 Oh, for God's sake. I have no idea! 15 00:02:23,457 --> 00:02:27,630 - You're here to talk about education. - Introduce me. 16 00:02:27,837 --> 00:02:29,990 She's here to work. 17 00:02:29,991 --> 00:02:32,344 Who for? You, I suppose, you lucky sod. 18 00:02:32,511 --> 00:02:35,807 - Our leader, actually. - Oh. 19 00:02:36,015 --> 00:02:39,546 - I'll let him know you're interested. - Oh, Lord. 20 00:02:39,705 --> 00:02:42,917 Mrs. Harding! I didn't expect to see you here. 21 00:02:43,126 --> 00:02:47,715 It's quite a heavyweight gathering. Half the Cabinet, and their wives. 22 00:02:47,883 --> 00:02:51,512 - Some of them are enormous, yes. - Look at them all. 23 00:02:51,720 --> 00:02:54,986 Press barons, spin doctors, economists, professors. 24 00:02:55,287 --> 00:02:57,853 I got 10 minutes' notice! 25 00:02:58,063 --> 00:03:00,461 What's it all about? 26 00:03:00,496 --> 00:03:03,528 He'll tell you, if he thinks you need to know. 27 00:03:03,695 --> 00:03:06,615 - You don't know, either. - Excuse me. 28 00:03:14,417 --> 00:03:18,172 - I've got everyone you asked for, FU. - Good. All our people. 29 00:03:18,380 --> 00:03:22,052 - What's it about? - All in good time, Tim. 30 00:03:22,260 --> 00:03:24,905 Thank you all forcoming here this evening, 31 00:03:25,206 --> 00:03:27,350 some at very short notice. 32 00:03:27,560 --> 00:03:31,315 You will all by now have read or seen 33 00:03:31,523 --> 00:03:35,195 His Majesty's speech to the Charities Commission. 34 00:03:35,403 --> 00:03:38,924 which was correctly interpreted as a direct criticism 35 00:03:39,225 --> 00:03:42,245 of this government and its policies. 36 00:03:42,412 --> 00:03:46,209 I need hardly tell you how deeply this has wounded me personally, 37 00:03:46,375 --> 00:03:49,725 to such an extent that I thought very seriously 38 00:03:50,026 --> 00:03:52,675 about tendering my resignation. 39 00:03:54,093 --> 00:03:58,392 But I decided that to do so would be wrong. 40 00:03:59,435 --> 00:04:03,774 We are His Majesty's government, but we are more than that. 41 00:04:03,940 --> 00:04:07,445 We are the elected government of the British people 42 00:04:07,653 --> 00:04:11,116 and our deepest responsibility is to them. 43 00:04:12,576 --> 00:04:15,801 I now believe that my only honourable course 44 00:04:16,102 --> 00:04:18,627 in the face of this opposition 45 00:04:18,793 --> 00:04:21,338 is to call a general election. 46 00:04:21,545 --> 00:04:24,549 Go again to the people and say, 47 00:04:24,550 --> 00:04:27,554 ''Here we stand. This is what we have done. 48 00:04:27,763 --> 00:04:30,349 ''And this is where we are going." 49 00:04:30,350 --> 00:04:32,936 "Will you continue to give us your trust?'' 50 00:04:41,739 --> 00:04:45,995 Thank you. I feel greatly encouraged. 51 00:04:46,161 --> 00:04:49,145 I will be taking soundings throughout this evening, 52 00:04:49,346 --> 00:04:52,129 beginning with the Inner Cabinet. 53 00:04:52,294 --> 00:04:56,384 And I would like to emphasise that everything you've heard 54 00:04:56,592 --> 00:05:00,515 and everything you hear at Chequers this weekend 55 00:05:00,723 --> 00:05:05,396 is to be regarded as absolutely confidential. 56 00:05:06,647 --> 00:05:09,151 Thank you all very much. 57 00:05:11,111 --> 00:05:13,824 It'll leak. It's probably leaking already. 58 00:05:13,989 --> 00:05:18,288 Half the people here are on a retainer from one ghastly rag or another. 59 00:05:18,455 --> 00:05:22,710 That fool Gropeham, for instance. It's the only reason he was asked. 60 00:05:22,876 --> 00:05:27,467 These days, a nice, controlled leak is the best way to announce anything. 61 00:05:27,633 --> 00:05:32,640 Did you enjoy my little speech? My deep personal wound was a good touch. 62 00:05:32,806 --> 00:05:36,603 I am extremely angry with His Majesty and I intend to do him harm. 63 00:05:36,811 --> 00:05:39,524 I feel exhilarated. 64 00:05:39,689 --> 00:05:42,195 Prospect of a fight, of course, 65 00:05:42,360 --> 00:05:46,951 with the odds unfairly weighted in my favour. 66 00:05:47,116 --> 00:05:49,619 Next to a small war, 67 00:05:49,620 --> 00:05:52,123 there's nothing quite like a general election 68 00:05:52,291 --> 00:05:57,005 to stiffen the sinews and summon up the blood. 69 00:05:58,715 --> 00:06:00,714 Stamper wants to know the batting order. 70 00:06:00,915 --> 00:06:02,513 I'm sure he does. 71 00:06:02,721 --> 00:06:06,393 All right, he can be first. He'll sulk if he isn't. 72 00:06:06,600 --> 00:06:11,900 Stamper, Stoker... Heatherington, Chalcott. 73 00:06:12,066 --> 00:06:14,361 No one else to pad up at present. 74 00:06:15,654 --> 00:06:17,991 May I make a suggestion, Francis? 75 00:06:18,157 --> 00:06:20,619 - Of course. - It's about Stamper. 76 00:06:20,827 --> 00:06:24,499 - Make him party chairman? - He'll want more later. 77 00:06:24,708 --> 00:06:29,506 Don't you feel his thuggish skills are rather wasted in high office? 78 00:06:29,672 --> 00:06:34,513 - Frightening people is Stamper's forte. - Hardly the point. 79 00:06:34,679 --> 00:06:38,018 He'll want more and he'll think he deserves more. 80 00:06:38,184 --> 00:06:42,815 He'll take what he's given. Stamper is loyal and he knows his place. 81 00:06:43,024 --> 00:06:46,111 I think he aspires to yours one day. 82 00:06:46,112 --> 00:06:49,199 I think he sees himself as your successor. 83 00:06:49,364 --> 00:06:52,286 Yes, perhaps he does. 84 00:06:54,205 --> 00:06:58,836 It's strange. I can't imagine anyone taking my place. 85 00:06:59,045 --> 00:07:01,506 Nobody could. 86 00:07:02,590 --> 00:07:05,095 Party chairman? 87 00:07:06,304 --> 00:07:11,311 - I was thinking Carling. - A loose cannon. There's no comparison. 88 00:07:11,477 --> 00:07:14,231 Only you can deliver me a landslide. 89 00:07:14,440 --> 00:07:19,446 Thank you, FU. It's good to have one's qualities appreciated. 90 00:07:20,907 --> 00:07:25,079 I shall be honoured and delighted to serve as party chairman. 91 00:07:25,246 --> 00:07:29,460 What is it, Tim? You know you're the right man. 92 00:07:29,667 --> 00:07:33,506 I give you my word of honour. It shan't go unrewarded. 93 00:07:33,715 --> 00:07:36,986 Do this right and you can have anything you want 94 00:07:37,187 --> 00:07:40,057 that's in my power to give you. 95 00:07:40,223 --> 00:07:43,686 Tell me what you want, Tim. 96 00:07:43,854 --> 00:07:46,774 Whatever you think is right for me, FU. 97 00:07:46,983 --> 00:07:51,113 And don't worry, I'll sort this one out for you. 98 00:07:52,071 --> 00:07:57,121 And we'll do it right. We'll kick the living shit out of them. 99 00:07:59,291 --> 00:08:00,960 Thank you, Tim. 100 00:08:01,126 --> 00:08:06,007 There have been rumours of a rift between Downing Street and the Palace, 101 00:08:06,173 --> 00:08:09,699 following a speech by the King which appeared to be 102 00:08:10,000 --> 00:08:13,226 sharply critical of government policies. 103 00:08:13,391 --> 00:08:18,399 An opinion poll for the ''Times'', to be published in tomorrow's edition, 104 00:08:18,606 --> 00:08:21,236 indicates a broad range of support... 105 00:08:40,594 --> 00:08:42,681 Sir? 106 00:08:48,522 --> 00:08:51,567 Was it you who leaked my speech 107 00:08:51,568 --> 00:08:54,613 and Urquhart's censored version to the press? 108 00:08:54,780 --> 00:08:56,974 Yes, Sir. 109 00:08:56,975 --> 00:08:59,369 After I expressly told you I couldn't authorise it? 110 00:09:00,828 --> 00:09:02,916 Yes. 111 00:09:06,670 --> 00:09:09,236 Well, I thought you should know... 112 00:09:09,237 --> 00:09:11,802 that I won't take any disciplinary action. 113 00:09:12,009 --> 00:09:16,809 The country had a right to know how Urquhart was trying to muzzle me, 114 00:09:16,975 --> 00:09:21,356 and I am very grateful, but don't make a habit of it. 115 00:09:21,522 --> 00:09:23,401 I don't intend to, Sir. 116 00:09:23,567 --> 00:09:26,913 On the other hand, don't be afraid to take the initiative 117 00:09:27,114 --> 00:09:29,659 when you...if you were to... 118 00:09:29,825 --> 00:09:35,792 should you sense very strongly that that was what was needed, as it were. 119 00:09:37,544 --> 00:09:41,299 I'm not sure exactly what you mean, Sir. 120 00:09:44,636 --> 00:09:46,514 Um... 121 00:09:46,680 --> 00:09:50,226 I thought we might follow up with something wide-ranging. 122 00:09:50,427 --> 00:09:52,772 Television? 123 00:09:52,980 --> 00:09:57,154 - I think you should. - Well, let's take some soundings. 124 00:09:57,320 --> 00:10:01,910 - Is David still here? - He went home early. A touch of flu. 125 00:10:07,582 --> 00:10:10,296 Right, right. Thank you, Chloe. 126 00:10:18,348 --> 00:10:21,310 I feel completely irresponsible. 127 00:10:23,438 --> 00:10:26,274 I ought to go home for some clean shirts. 128 00:10:26,483 --> 00:10:28,862 Wear mine. 129 00:10:29,069 --> 00:10:31,793 I keep remembering things I should be doing. 130 00:10:31,994 --> 00:10:34,118 And I don't bloody well care. 131 00:10:35,702 --> 00:10:38,207 That suits you, you know. 132 00:10:39,083 --> 00:10:42,880 - We're going again next week. Come. - Where? 133 00:10:43,088 --> 00:10:47,052 Japan. You'll love it. I'm amazed you've never been. 134 00:10:47,260 --> 00:10:52,476 Look, five-day stopover. I can get you a cheapie ticket, upgrade you to first. 135 00:10:52,642 --> 00:10:55,550 Champagne all the way. I'll show you Japan. 136 00:10:55,751 --> 00:10:57,858 Oh, I'd love to. 137 00:10:58,023 --> 00:11:01,841 But... I think I've had as much sudden life change 138 00:11:02,142 --> 00:11:05,660 as I can cope with for the moment. 139 00:11:05,825 --> 00:11:08,414 - You're not upset? - No. Just a thought. 140 00:11:08,579 --> 00:11:12,752 - There'll be plenty of other chances. - Good. 141 00:11:16,215 --> 00:11:19,803 I couldn't at the moment, anyway. Too much going on at work. 142 00:11:20,012 --> 00:11:21,889 Really? 143 00:11:22,056 --> 00:11:27,438 - I thought you were a civil servant. - Well, only in a sense. 144 00:11:30,650 --> 00:11:35,866 I'm actually...press secretary and chief of staff at Buckingham Palace. 145 00:11:38,119 --> 00:11:40,497 - Bloody hell! - Quite. 146 00:11:41,916 --> 00:11:46,087 - Actually, I should be there now. - Well... 147 00:11:48,132 --> 00:11:51,261 I'm very flattered, David. 148 00:11:54,848 --> 00:11:56,935 I love you. 149 00:12:22,384 --> 00:12:27,767 Oi! Oi! Come over 'ere! Come over 'ere, will ya? 150 00:12:34,860 --> 00:12:38,030 - Do you want any business, mate? - I'm sorry? What? 151 00:12:38,240 --> 00:12:41,660 Oh, no! It's the Old Bill! 152 00:12:55,511 --> 00:12:58,724 Who is it? 153 00:13:00,518 --> 00:13:04,691 Sarah, I am so sorry I've kept you waiting so long. 154 00:13:04,857 --> 00:13:09,322 - I'm afraid it was unavoidable. - Yes, I can understand that. 155 00:13:09,489 --> 00:13:12,576 But I'm not really very happy. 156 00:13:12,577 --> 00:13:15,663 I can't quite see why you got me down here at all. 157 00:13:15,872 --> 00:13:18,651 I don't see why you make 158 00:13:18,652 --> 00:13:21,630 such a big point about how urgent it is that I abandon my plans 159 00:13:21,797 --> 00:13:25,051 when you knew you wouldn't see me till midnight. 160 00:13:25,216 --> 00:13:27,595 Sometimes I act on instinct, Sarah. 161 00:13:27,763 --> 00:13:31,004 My instinct was that I might need 162 00:13:31,005 --> 00:13:34,646 your talents immediately, and I needed you available. 163 00:13:34,814 --> 00:13:38,068 - What for? - Your intelligence, your expertise. 164 00:13:38,275 --> 00:13:40,863 And your political acumen. What else? 165 00:13:41,072 --> 00:13:43,879 I have been given the distinct impression this evening, 166 00:13:44,080 --> 00:13:46,286 not least by your wife. 167 00:13:46,453 --> 00:13:49,958 that my presence here has more to do with my body! 168 00:13:50,124 --> 00:13:53,422 - Oh? Really? - Yes! Really. 169 00:13:53,629 --> 00:13:56,341 I mean, why all this bogus secrecy? 170 00:13:56,508 --> 00:14:02,349 Why do you have to see me in my bedroom? Why not wherever you see everyone else? 171 00:14:02,558 --> 00:14:06,021 Sometimes it's better if people get the wrong impression, 172 00:14:06,187 --> 00:14:09,054 see you not as a political rival, 173 00:14:09,155 --> 00:14:12,321 but as something less threatening. 174 00:14:12,488 --> 00:14:15,061 Perhaps it appeals to your vanity, too? 175 00:14:15,262 --> 00:14:17,035 Yes, perhaps it does. 176 00:14:17,243 --> 00:14:20,874 I do find you a very attractive woman. 177 00:14:21,082 --> 00:14:24,379 I find your cast of mind unusually attractive, 178 00:14:24,544 --> 00:14:30,219 but I take very seriously what you said about your marriage. 179 00:14:30,427 --> 00:14:34,725 And I have more important things in mind at the moment. 180 00:14:36,435 --> 00:14:41,443 Now, how damaging would you say this new poll in the ''Times'' is, 181 00:14:41,608 --> 00:14:44,530 and what can we do to counter it? 182 00:14:45,573 --> 00:14:49,161 Uh... Well, it's very encouraging for the King. 183 00:14:49,370 --> 00:14:53,792 But the questions were designed to elicit sympathetic answers. 184 00:14:54,000 --> 00:14:59,007 ''Has he a right to express an opinion? Is it time for a more caring Britain?'' 185 00:14:59,175 --> 00:15:01,678 Whereas, if you phrased it, 186 00:15:01,679 --> 00:15:04,181 ''Should the King be allowed to intervene 187 00:15:04,347 --> 00:15:08,937 ''or interfere in party politics?'' you'd get a very different response. 188 00:15:09,144 --> 00:15:14,152 Suppose we ask, ''Should we get the country into economic shape 189 00:15:14,359 --> 00:15:17,615 ''before expensive public spending?'' 190 00:15:18,825 --> 00:15:23,831 There. We'd get a good result. Anything to do with strong leadership. 191 00:15:23,998 --> 00:15:29,005 Does Britain need strong leadership? Is Francis Urquhart a strong leader? 192 00:15:29,171 --> 00:15:31,788 I could deliver you a poll 193 00:15:31,789 --> 00:15:34,805 that says Francis Urquhart is the best man to lead us 194 00:15:34,970 --> 00:15:38,553 and His Majesty should shut up and mind his own business. 195 00:15:38,754 --> 00:15:40,937 Nothing simpler. 196 00:15:41,979 --> 00:15:47,196 Good. Very good. Set it up, will you? 197 00:15:47,404 --> 00:15:52,535 We'll get it in one of the broadsheets. Stamper's going to tackle a few editors. 198 00:15:52,702 --> 00:15:56,332 We should have a choice. No announcement of the election yet. 199 00:15:56,541 --> 00:16:01,547 There will be rumours, of course. Get them jumping this way and that. 200 00:16:01,714 --> 00:16:05,887 The King's the unknown quantity. I don't know what the man wants. 201 00:16:06,094 --> 00:16:08,902 You'd think he'd be happy to wave from the balcony 202 00:16:09,103 --> 00:16:11,311 and keep his opinions quiet, 203 00:16:11,476 --> 00:16:14,273 after all the nonsense his family have got up to. 204 00:16:14,439 --> 00:16:16,525 God knows what he's doing. 205 00:16:16,734 --> 00:16:22,450 - Perhaps he's just a man of principle. - I'm afraid you may be right. 206 00:16:22,616 --> 00:16:27,289 But if he pursues the course he's embarked on, he'll destroy himself. 207 00:16:29,542 --> 00:16:32,162 Would you really bring down the monarchy 208 00:16:32,363 --> 00:16:34,382 if you could, if you had to? 209 00:16:34,591 --> 00:16:38,095 Bring down the monarchy? No. 210 00:16:38,262 --> 00:16:40,683 The idea is abhorrent to me. 211 00:16:40,849 --> 00:16:43,895 But to force the abdication of a particular king, 212 00:16:44,396 --> 00:16:46,941 that has been done before. 213 00:16:47,148 --> 00:16:52,155 If the country's good required it of me, I wouldn't shrink from it. 214 00:16:54,616 --> 00:16:58,122 I dare do all that may become a man, Sarah. 215 00:17:01,042 --> 00:17:05,006 How would you assess my chances of success? 216 00:17:06,590 --> 00:17:10,221 If I found it necessary to take that course. 217 00:17:10,387 --> 00:17:15,186 - Do you think I'd get away with it? - You're seriously asking me? 218 00:17:15,394 --> 00:17:20,401 I wouldn't be wasting your time or mine if I weren't serious, Sarah. 219 00:17:23,028 --> 00:17:28,119 I think you could get away with anything if you put your mind to it. 220 00:17:28,286 --> 00:17:30,372 Thank you, Sarah. 221 00:17:34,837 --> 00:17:39,635 Certainly not! You quite misunderstand. The brain is not a sexual organ. 222 00:17:39,801 --> 00:17:43,222 This government is founded on family values. 223 00:17:43,389 --> 00:17:47,978 Besides...a prime minister simply doesn't have the time. 224 00:17:48,896 --> 00:17:52,371 All I said was, if he's so remarkably incisive and bold, 225 00:17:52,572 --> 00:17:55,447 and I'm not trying to cast doubt on it, 226 00:17:55,612 --> 00:17:59,035 it would just be a bit more illuminating 227 00:17:59,202 --> 00:18:04,041 if you could remember one or two of the things that impressed you! 228 00:18:04,207 --> 00:18:08,381 - Why are you being like this? - I'm not being like anything. 229 00:18:08,589 --> 00:18:11,918 Since you don't find anything else worth talking about, 230 00:18:12,119 --> 00:18:14,847 I'm trying to take an interest. 231 00:18:15,013 --> 00:18:17,934 I'm just trying to get on the wavelength. 232 00:18:19,979 --> 00:18:22,444 I'm sure it is all very interesting. 233 00:18:22,445 --> 00:18:25,110 Tell me about it. Give me the inside dirt. 234 00:18:25,278 --> 00:18:29,741 I can't. You must see that. It's all very, very confidential. 235 00:18:29,951 --> 00:18:34,748 - I'm your husband! - And anybody could be listening! 236 00:18:34,915 --> 00:18:37,501 Right. Stella Rimington's over there 237 00:18:37,711 --> 00:18:42,008 - Oh, don't be so stupid. - I don't like being called stupid. 238 00:18:42,217 --> 00:18:46,764 I'm sorry. Look, why don't we just talk about something else? 239 00:18:46,972 --> 00:18:49,763 What I find a bit irritating is your assumption 240 00:18:49,964 --> 00:18:52,355 of this insider-ish stance. 241 00:18:52,562 --> 00:18:56,026 It's more than an assumption. It's a parade. 242 00:18:56,235 --> 00:19:00,449 I would be perfectly happy to know nothing about your new job, 243 00:19:00,614 --> 00:19:05,080 except you can't focus on anything but your thrilling new secrets 244 00:19:05,287 --> 00:19:08,417 that nobody is allowed to know anything about! 245 00:19:08,585 --> 00:19:12,047 - Andrew, that is so childish! - Oh, God! 246 00:19:17,471 --> 00:19:22,477 - Is she proving satisfactory? - Yes. Full of bright ideas. 247 00:19:22,645 --> 00:19:25,706 A little...arrogant. Very insistent about the value 248 00:19:25,907 --> 00:19:28,568 she puts on her marriage. 249 00:19:28,777 --> 00:19:31,860 She would never do anything to endanger it. 250 00:19:32,061 --> 00:19:34,743 Very right and proper. 251 00:19:34,952 --> 00:19:37,338 Rather rare these days. Refreshing, really. 252 00:19:37,639 --> 00:19:39,124 Yes. 253 00:19:39,291 --> 00:19:44,423 On the other hand, she's interested in learning everything I can teach her. 254 00:19:46,216 --> 00:19:50,014 Talking of marriage, good, bad and broken - 255 00:19:50,179 --> 00:19:56,063 had you thought of paying a visit to the House of Wounded Feelings? 256 00:19:56,230 --> 00:19:58,358 Yes... 257 00:19:58,524 --> 00:20:01,099 Of course, we hope to solve 258 00:20:01,100 --> 00:20:04,074 these little differences with the King, but good. 259 00:20:04,239 --> 00:20:06,160 Good, Elizabeth. 260 00:20:11,999 --> 00:20:14,087 Good morning. 261 00:20:19,009 --> 00:20:23,599 The rival court. Sloane Castle, as the tabloids call it. 262 00:20:23,766 --> 00:20:26,353 If the world hears, where's the harm? 263 00:20:26,520 --> 00:20:31,735 Such a shame, I always feel, to take sides after a divorce. 264 00:20:34,030 --> 00:20:36,533 How one's heart goes out to the child. 265 00:20:36,700 --> 00:20:40,663 Such an important child, too, in this particular case. 266 00:20:40,831 --> 00:20:46,045 He needs to feel that somebody cares about him. And so does his mother. 267 00:20:47,172 --> 00:20:51,344 - Mr. Urquhart. - Your Royal Highness. 268 00:20:55,517 --> 00:20:58,020 So, how is FU? 269 00:20:58,185 --> 00:21:00,899 I think he's a bit disappointed in you. 270 00:21:01,064 --> 00:21:06,071 Really? Really? That's most unfair. What's he got to be disappointed about? 271 00:21:06,237 --> 00:21:10,828 As a matter of fact, I'm a little disappointed myself. 272 00:21:10,994 --> 00:21:16,001 We've given you stronger support than any other quality newspaper. 273 00:21:16,167 --> 00:21:18,671 l, personally, have given my all. 274 00:21:18,838 --> 00:21:23,845 I'll tell you it's been hell keeping those bloody bishops at bay. 275 00:21:24,010 --> 00:21:26,869 And then to see that devious little squirt 276 00:21:27,070 --> 00:21:29,728 Dickie Duckham shaking his K about! 277 00:21:29,936 --> 00:21:32,752 ''Sir Richard wonders whether you'd care" 278 00:21:32,953 --> 00:21:35,568 "to join him for a glass of port?'' 279 00:21:35,735 --> 00:21:39,115 It's galling, Tim. It's very galling. 280 00:21:39,406 --> 00:21:42,536 Afternoon, Tim. Afternoon, Bryan. 281 00:21:42,703 --> 00:21:45,498 - Afternoon, Sir Bruce. - Hello, Bullerby. 282 00:21:45,705 --> 00:21:49,462 There's another case in point. Vile man. 283 00:21:49,628 --> 00:21:54,093 The pit bull's bitten quite a few legs in the cause, Bryan. 284 00:21:55,428 --> 00:21:58,682 So you think you deserve a knighthood, too, do you? 285 00:21:58,849 --> 00:22:04,064 Yes, I damn well do, if they're being handed out to Duckham and Bullerby! 286 00:22:04,231 --> 00:22:06,735 I feel rather let down. 287 00:22:08,110 --> 00:22:12,492 FU feels rather let down, Bryan. 288 00:22:12,659 --> 00:22:14,819 FU would like to see a much stronger line 289 00:22:15,020 --> 00:22:16,580 on royal interference. 290 00:22:16,747 --> 00:22:19,455 FU tends to feel you should stop pissing about 291 00:22:19,656 --> 00:22:21,963 and get behind the government. 292 00:22:22,128 --> 00:22:26,928 Yes, well, you have to understand it's a very delicate business. 293 00:22:27,094 --> 00:22:29,873 One doesn't like to mount blatant attacks 294 00:22:30,074 --> 00:22:32,852 on the monarchy in the principal organ of record. 295 00:22:33,018 --> 00:22:36,169 I'm not asking for blatant attacks. 296 00:22:36,170 --> 00:22:40,320 Just strong, unequivocal support for this administration. 297 00:22:40,487 --> 00:22:43,115 Nothing too delicate about that. 298 00:22:43,282 --> 00:22:45,894 If you will forgive my being frank, 299 00:22:46,095 --> 00:22:48,706 I'll tell you what IS a delicate business - 300 00:22:48,873 --> 00:22:52,086 getting a knighthood for a convicted flasher. 301 00:22:52,252 --> 00:22:54,589 Now that IS a delicate business. 302 00:22:54,755 --> 00:22:58,260 How did you know about that?! Now, look. Look... 303 00:22:58,469 --> 00:23:01,618 That was a stupid mistake. It was 15 years ago! 304 00:23:01,919 --> 00:23:04,768 Nobody remembers it now. 305 00:23:04,977 --> 00:23:07,481 Have to contradict you there, Bryan. 306 00:23:07,647 --> 00:23:11,820 I remember it vividly. It sticks in one's memory. 307 00:23:11,986 --> 00:23:16,117 Bryan Brynford-Jones had to be dragged off the Inverness sleeper 308 00:23:16,284 --> 00:23:19,664 for waving his willy at a woman on the platform. 309 00:23:19,829 --> 00:23:24,628 Innocent you may have been, but you pleaded guilty. 310 00:23:24,794 --> 00:23:27,757 My lawyers told me to! My word against hers! 311 00:23:27,966 --> 00:23:31,074 I could have fought the case for a year 312 00:23:31,075 --> 00:23:34,182 and every paper would've given me a Melloring! 313 00:23:34,349 --> 00:23:38,981 As it was, I...just got a couple of inches in a local rag. 314 00:23:39,147 --> 00:23:43,486 Just a couple of inches, eh? Well, well. 315 00:23:45,321 --> 00:23:48,246 The Stirling Evening Advertiser. 316 00:23:48,247 --> 00:23:51,372 That's where I read about it. Don't worry, Bryan. 317 00:23:51,579 --> 00:23:57,505 I snap up unconsidered trifles, but I'm very discreet. 318 00:23:58,464 --> 00:24:03,471 At least, I can be. I'd hate to think what Dickie Duckham would do with it. 319 00:24:03,679 --> 00:24:07,434 Or the pit bull, indeed. 320 00:24:09,060 --> 00:24:11,356 Yes, well, um... 321 00:24:12,023 --> 00:24:15,236 I take your point entirely, Tim. 322 00:24:17,154 --> 00:24:20,046 I can promise you our full co-operation. 323 00:24:20,047 --> 00:24:22,538 Thank you, Bryan. 324 00:24:22,746 --> 00:24:28,420 And I think we might be able to surmount our difficulties over the elusive K. 325 00:24:28,628 --> 00:24:31,925 Oh, you're very good, Tim. 326 00:24:33,928 --> 00:24:37,236 Life does sometimes seem remarkably like crawling 327 00:24:37,437 --> 00:24:40,144 through a tunnel of excrement. 328 00:24:40,352 --> 00:24:42,856 Don't you find? 329 00:24:43,021 --> 00:24:44,900 Yes. 330 00:24:45,066 --> 00:24:48,363 One trusts it's all in a good cause. 331 00:24:50,573 --> 00:24:52,952 How could it be otherwise? 332 00:24:55,080 --> 00:24:57,542 Beef Wellington. Takes you back. 333 00:24:57,750 --> 00:25:00,629 - I think I'll have it. - Me, too. 334 00:25:02,715 --> 00:25:05,635 Thanks for coming at such short notice. 335 00:25:05,803 --> 00:25:09,515 His Majesty's asked me to stress a couple of things. 336 00:25:09,683 --> 00:25:12,102 Firstly, this is an informal, 337 00:25:12,103 --> 00:25:14,522 but completely confidential, conversation. 338 00:25:14,689 --> 00:25:17,610 Secondly, despite appearances, 339 00:25:17,776 --> 00:25:22,366 it shouldn't be in any way construed as a political gathering. 340 00:25:22,573 --> 00:25:25,370 Well, naturally. Perish the thought. 341 00:25:25,620 --> 00:25:28,416 What I felt, you see, was that... 342 00:25:28,581 --> 00:25:33,172 that, as individuals, Mr. Stroud is leader of the Opposition, 343 00:25:33,337 --> 00:25:36,613 Baroness Craske is a liberal peer, 344 00:25:36,614 --> 00:25:39,889 you two are known for independent views, 345 00:25:40,096 --> 00:25:42,601 but if I may be frank with you, 346 00:25:42,767 --> 00:25:45,796 I am absolutely exhausted 347 00:25:45,797 --> 00:25:49,025 and dispirited by the narrowness, the pettiness, 348 00:25:49,192 --> 00:25:54,658 the sheer lack of humanity and decency in what passes for political debate. 349 00:25:54,825 --> 00:25:58,830 If we could, metaphorically, take off our official hats, 350 00:25:58,997 --> 00:26:02,335 we'd be able to explore areas of common ground 351 00:26:02,501 --> 00:26:05,951 in which we might sow the seeds of hope 352 00:26:06,152 --> 00:26:08,802 for some sort of renewed life. 353 00:26:08,967 --> 00:26:11,764 Do you see? 354 00:26:15,728 --> 00:26:19,036 Could I say, Sir, that whilst I feel there is a great deal 355 00:26:19,237 --> 00:26:21,944 of common ground here 356 00:26:22,110 --> 00:26:25,574 and I am most encouraged by your initiative, 357 00:26:25,740 --> 00:26:28,243 with the best will in the world, 358 00:26:28,244 --> 00:26:30,747 I don't see how any seeds of hope will flower 359 00:26:30,913 --> 00:26:34,795 as long as the present government remains in power. 360 00:26:35,003 --> 00:26:38,132 - Oh, come on! - I have to be honest. 361 00:26:38,299 --> 00:26:42,470 My policy has to be to oppose Urquhart and defeat him. 362 00:26:42,637 --> 00:26:47,269 That said, I'm happy to talk about the meaning of life with anyone. 363 00:26:47,436 --> 00:26:53,110 That's exactly the sort of attitude I wanted to get away from, man. 364 00:26:53,317 --> 00:26:56,175 We're divided, polarised. 365 00:26:56,176 --> 00:26:59,034 Surely exploring the meaning of life should be central, 366 00:26:59,243 --> 00:27:01,850 not relegated to a leisure activity, 367 00:27:01,851 --> 00:27:04,458 after the real business of the world is over. 368 00:27:04,625 --> 00:27:07,232 But yes, of course, I invited you all to dinner. 369 00:27:07,533 --> 00:27:09,840 Do order anything you like. 370 00:27:10,006 --> 00:27:15,722 Don't let me put you off. After passing these wretched people in the streets, 371 00:27:15,932 --> 00:27:19,386 I have very little appetite this evening, so just a little soup 372 00:27:19,587 --> 00:27:22,440 and some bread for me, please. 373 00:27:22,605 --> 00:27:25,026 And some water. 374 00:27:25,236 --> 00:27:28,155 Thank you, Your Majesty. 375 00:27:28,322 --> 00:27:32,411 Excellent idea, Sir. I think I'll do that, too. 376 00:27:32,620 --> 00:27:35,123 Simple and good. 377 00:27:35,289 --> 00:27:39,462 Yes, I'll just have the soup as well. Please. 378 00:27:40,631 --> 00:27:44,719 - Ah, yes. The soup, please. - And anything else, sir? 379 00:27:44,927 --> 00:27:47,640 No, no, just the soup. 380 00:27:49,016 --> 00:27:51,520 I'll have the soup. 381 00:27:52,562 --> 00:27:55,608 - Just the soup. - The soup. 382 00:27:56,692 --> 00:27:59,697 - The soup. - Soup. 383 00:27:59,905 --> 00:28:02,158 Soup. Fine. 384 00:28:05,747 --> 00:28:10,336 - Get down! - It's a car bomb! Parliament Square! 385 00:28:10,502 --> 00:28:14,967 - I might have that drink after all. - Bloody good idea. 386 00:28:20,432 --> 00:28:23,812 Don't worry. No one we know. 387 00:28:23,979 --> 00:28:25,523 Come in. 388 00:28:25,689 --> 00:28:28,526 - Are you all right, sir? - Yes, of course. 389 00:28:28,694 --> 00:28:34,326 - Corder? The usual thing, I take it? - All the familiar hallmarks. Bastards. 390 00:28:34,492 --> 00:28:39,249 Absolutely. But quite convenient timing for us. 391 00:28:42,211 --> 00:28:45,027 You have someone in mind? 392 00:28:45,028 --> 00:28:47,843 There's a group we've been watching, yes. 393 00:28:48,051 --> 00:28:51,682 - And they're guilty? - Well, they qualify. 394 00:28:51,848 --> 00:28:54,101 It's what they're in London for. 395 00:28:54,310 --> 00:28:57,606 Excellent, Corder. 396 00:28:57,772 --> 00:29:02,696 Let's give their mothers something to cy about, shall we? 397 00:29:02,863 --> 00:29:05,658 Right. Fine. 398 00:29:10,665 --> 00:29:13,168 - Yes? - Francis? 399 00:29:13,334 --> 00:29:15,838 - Sarah! - Sorry, is this all right? 400 00:29:16,005 --> 00:29:19,593 - Yes, of course. - Are you all right? I was worried. 401 00:29:19,761 --> 00:29:23,974 Not a scratch. I'm fine. But thank you for your concern. 402 00:29:24,141 --> 00:29:27,187 Well, good night, then. 403 00:29:27,353 --> 00:29:29,690 - Come round. - Now? 404 00:29:29,856 --> 00:29:32,277 - What for? - Because I want to see you. 405 00:29:32,485 --> 00:29:37,366 - Why? Are you exceptionally busy? - No... 406 00:29:37,575 --> 00:29:39,661 I'll send a car round. 407 00:29:43,708 --> 00:29:47,213 - I've got to go out, Andrew. - OK. 408 00:29:47,421 --> 00:29:50,550 Sorry. It's work, you know. 409 00:29:51,636 --> 00:29:54,556 Yes, fine. 410 00:29:56,225 --> 00:29:58,436 There he is! 411 00:30:04,569 --> 00:30:06,447 A few words, please! Mr. Stamper! 412 00:30:09,908 --> 00:30:12,412 Francis! I got here as soon as I could. 413 00:30:12,620 --> 00:30:16,627 Good of you, Tim, but there was no need. Everything's fine. 414 00:30:16,792 --> 00:30:20,089 You go on, off to the hospital. 415 00:30:20,257 --> 00:30:23,176 We need to talk, FU. 416 00:30:27,516 --> 00:30:31,354 Brynford-Jones went belly up. No problem. 417 00:30:31,561 --> 00:30:35,526 He was hinting about a knighthood, but he's good. 418 00:30:35,734 --> 00:30:38,792 And Bruce Bullerby is very chuffed with the fat princess. 419 00:30:38,993 --> 00:30:41,451 No problem there, either. 420 00:30:41,617 --> 00:30:43,912 Excellent. Thank you, Tim. 421 00:30:44,119 --> 00:30:46,207 Em... 422 00:30:46,374 --> 00:30:52,215 Everyone's heard the election rumour, but nobody knows when it's going to be. 423 00:30:52,422 --> 00:30:55,511 - Or even if, for certain. - Fine. 424 00:30:57,805 --> 00:31:01,352 When I say nobody, I include myself. 425 00:31:02,895 --> 00:31:07,652 I have to know! I am the bloody party chairman, Francis! 426 00:31:07,818 --> 00:31:12,825 Trust me, Tim. It's better this way. One or two things to sort out first. 427 00:31:12,992 --> 00:31:17,331 - What things?! - Trust me, as I trust you. 428 00:31:23,923 --> 00:31:26,009 We'll speak soon. 429 00:31:38,650 --> 00:31:40,946 Thank you. 430 00:31:41,112 --> 00:31:43,494 It's a terrible mistake 431 00:31:43,495 --> 00:31:46,077 to think Socialism's incompatible with the good life. 432 00:31:46,244 --> 00:31:51,000 Absolutely. The good things in life belong to everyone. That's my view. 433 00:31:51,209 --> 00:31:56,341 Our lot never had doctrinal problems of that sort, I'm glad to say. 434 00:31:56,548 --> 00:32:01,347 Excuse me, Chloe. Four serious injuries, Sir. All comfortable. 435 00:32:01,513 --> 00:32:04,200 They're extremely chuffed that you're visiting. 436 00:32:04,401 --> 00:32:06,687 They'll expect us in 20 minutes. 437 00:32:06,854 --> 00:32:12,028 - There'll be a lot of press there. - Perhaps I might come along as well. 438 00:32:13,571 --> 00:32:15,411 Of course, Mr. Stroud. 439 00:32:15,612 --> 00:32:17,452 Separate car from a different direction. 440 00:32:17,618 --> 00:32:21,040 Yes, I understand, but if I could just say this. 441 00:32:21,207 --> 00:32:26,129 I think we've found a remarkable consensus here tonight, 442 00:32:26,337 --> 00:32:29,843 but from here on in it's hard politics. 443 00:32:30,009 --> 00:32:33,473 If you want to make an omelette, you have to break an egg. 444 00:32:33,639 --> 00:32:36,602 - We've got to get real. - I agree. 445 00:32:36,809 --> 00:32:39,793 One thing we might get real about 446 00:32:39,794 --> 00:32:42,777 is that your party can't win an election on its own, 447 00:32:42,943 --> 00:32:47,240 and change will depend on some kind of realignment or alliance, 448 00:32:47,449 --> 00:32:50,516 which will persuade Urquhart 449 00:32:50,517 --> 00:32:53,583 of the folly of his ways or force his resignation. 450 00:32:53,791 --> 00:32:58,797 But something like that takes years. Certainly not before the election. 451 00:32:59,006 --> 00:33:02,177 - Whenever that is. - Unless you believe in miracles. 452 00:33:02,343 --> 00:33:06,391 Or dirty tricks, which have been used against us often enough, 453 00:33:06,557 --> 00:33:10,562 but I assume no one here would be prepared to use those. 454 00:33:10,730 --> 00:33:16,195 - Even if we could. - Why do you all take such a passive... 455 00:33:16,403 --> 00:33:19,325 and, yes, I must say this, defeatist line? 456 00:33:19,490 --> 00:33:22,161 Can't you see that 457 00:33:22,162 --> 00:33:25,833 if our will is strong enough, the means will present itself? 458 00:33:56,246 --> 00:34:00,253 Tell me it isn't true. Tell me. 459 00:34:00,419 --> 00:34:04,508 Mattie, Mattie... You trust me, don't you? 460 00:34:04,717 --> 00:34:09,724 Did you... Did you kill Roger O'Neill? 461 00:34:13,896 --> 00:34:17,484 Ireland is to do with honour, Sarah, not profit. 462 00:34:17,691 --> 00:34:20,195 I'll never give an inch there. 463 00:34:21,697 --> 00:34:25,829 You're a real dinosaur. You don't belong on the New Right. 464 00:34:26,036 --> 00:34:28,748 I have an instinct for what the British people 465 00:34:29,049 --> 00:34:31,461 are prepared to stomach, Sarah. 466 00:34:31,627 --> 00:34:36,884 The forces that drive me come from centuries of history. 467 00:34:37,051 --> 00:34:39,888 This used to be a proud nation. 468 00:34:40,096 --> 00:34:42,600 It's becoming so again. 469 00:34:43,685 --> 00:34:46,981 I'm giving us back our pride, Sarah. 470 00:34:47,732 --> 00:34:52,947 Yes, of course, it's a painful process, but it's worth it. 471 00:34:54,115 --> 00:34:56,776 And I fiddle the polls to help you make it happen? 472 00:34:56,977 --> 00:34:59,038 How do you reconcile that? 473 00:34:59,206 --> 00:35:04,754 I don't have to. I do whatever it takes. 474 00:35:08,257 --> 00:35:12,097 Thank you. Your car's waiting. 475 00:35:30,830 --> 00:35:34,877 Under the show, the struggle for power. 476 00:35:35,753 --> 00:35:41,720 Deep down below it all, deeper than honour, deeper than pride, 477 00:35:41,886 --> 00:35:46,934 deeper than lust and deeper than love... 478 00:35:47,102 --> 00:35:49,187 is the getting of it all. 479 00:35:50,231 --> 00:35:52,942 The seizing and the holding on. 480 00:35:53,734 --> 00:35:55,863 The jaws locked, 481 00:35:56,030 --> 00:36:00,702 biting into power and hanging on. 482 00:36:01,703 --> 00:36:04,124 Biting and hanging on. 483 00:36:05,918 --> 00:36:08,671 I have to get some money. 484 00:36:12,760 --> 00:36:15,180 Armed police! 485 00:36:27,695 --> 00:36:30,199 Yes? Corder! 486 00:36:32,161 --> 00:36:34,246 Good. 487 00:36:34,413 --> 00:36:40,004 Yes. All three of them? Excellent, Corder. 488 00:36:41,755 --> 00:36:46,346 Oh, come now. They were terrorists. I thought you liked strong leadership. 489 00:36:46,554 --> 00:36:49,475 Mr. John Stroud. 490 00:36:50,935 --> 00:36:54,147 Will the Prime Minister confirm or deny 491 00:36:54,313 --> 00:36:58,570 that the three citizens of the Irish Republic shot dead 492 00:36:58,777 --> 00:37:01,282 at the Thamesmead Shopping Centre 493 00:37:01,448 --> 00:37:04,151 were executed by members of the armed services 494 00:37:04,452 --> 00:37:06,455 on a shoot-to-kill policy 495 00:37:06,621 --> 00:37:10,419 personally authorised by the Prime Minister himself? 496 00:37:12,879 --> 00:37:15,300 Order! 497 00:37:15,508 --> 00:37:17,678 The Right Honourable gentleman 498 00:37:17,779 --> 00:37:19,848 will hardly expect me to comment on a case 499 00:37:20,014 --> 00:37:25,105 which is not only sub judice but subject to the Official Secrets Act. 500 00:37:26,357 --> 00:37:30,905 I am surprised that the Right Honourable gentleman should be so naive. 501 00:37:32,114 --> 00:37:36,912 Order! No! Order! Mr. John Staines. 502 00:37:37,121 --> 00:37:40,108 Would the Prime Minister agree with me 503 00:37:40,309 --> 00:37:43,296 that it's a matter for congratulation, not censure, 504 00:37:43,462 --> 00:37:46,708 if three IRA murderers are stopped, 505 00:37:46,809 --> 00:37:50,555 instead of being allowed to carry out their outrages? 506 00:37:53,266 --> 00:37:56,104 And will the Prime Minister agree with me 507 00:37:56,269 --> 00:37:59,734 that it's time we thought about the victims of the bombers, 508 00:37:59,899 --> 00:38:02,816 instead of whingeing about the infringements 509 00:38:03,017 --> 00:38:05,533 of the rights of bloody murderers? 510 00:38:06,868 --> 00:38:09,579 I...I thank my Honourable friend. 511 00:38:09,746 --> 00:38:12,529 I think in the circumstances 512 00:38:12,530 --> 00:38:15,712 all I can reply is that he may very well think that, 513 00:38:15,880 --> 00:38:18,216 but I couldn't possibly comment. 514 00:38:29,146 --> 00:38:31,525 Beautiful morning. 515 00:38:31,691 --> 00:38:36,698 I understand Sir Bruce is going hunting with the fat princess today. 516 00:38:36,865 --> 00:38:39,369 Are we keeping an eye on that? 517 00:38:53,429 --> 00:38:55,682 Help! 518 00:38:55,890 --> 00:38:58,268 Ah! Aaah! 519 00:38:58,478 --> 00:39:00,355 Aaaah! 520 00:39:00,563 --> 00:39:04,401 Come on, Brucie! What's the matter? 521 00:39:04,567 --> 00:39:08,991 - Thought you said you were a goer! - Steady...oh! 522 00:39:10,493 --> 00:39:15,542 - Bloody dreadful little man. - I know, but dosh is dosh, Quillers. 523 00:39:17,961 --> 00:39:21,090 - oh! - Go on, Brucie! Bloody marvellous! 524 00:39:21,256 --> 00:39:25,137 - Is it a train or is it a bird? - That's most unkind! 525 00:39:25,344 --> 00:39:28,599 Wow! That's really amazing. 526 00:39:37,319 --> 00:39:40,532 God! I'm absolutely shaggers! 527 00:39:40,699 --> 00:39:44,621 I'm wrecked, stonkered! Amazing day, though. 528 00:39:44,786 --> 00:39:48,794 - Absolutely. - Bullerby, get that down your neck. 529 00:39:48,959 --> 00:39:53,340 - Thanks. - Anyone see the hunt saboteurs? 530 00:39:53,507 --> 00:39:58,556 Don't think so, no. All a bit of a blur, really, for me. 531 00:39:58,763 --> 00:40:02,080 I had a brief exchange with one of them. 532 00:40:02,381 --> 00:40:05,398 She called me a filthy blood junkie. 533 00:40:05,605 --> 00:40:10,989 - Rather pithy, I thought. - What was your reply, Quilly? 534 00:40:11,155 --> 00:40:13,450 I was rather lost for words. 535 00:40:13,451 --> 00:40:15,745 Sort of hit her with my whip, I'm afraid. 536 00:40:15,911 --> 00:40:21,836 - She'll wear a crash helmet next time! - Well, I'm going to hit my bath. 537 00:40:22,003 --> 00:40:27,803 - You can come and talk to me, Bully. - Mm? Oh! Oh, right. 538 00:40:32,350 --> 00:40:35,187 I'll, um... 539 00:40:35,353 --> 00:40:37,941 I'll see you in a minute, then. 540 00:40:38,108 --> 00:40:43,656 - She's game, though, Charlie! - You shut your disgusting mouth, Pink. 541 00:40:43,866 --> 00:40:47,704 The man's ghosting her memoirs for posterity and a 100.000 retainer. 542 00:40:47,911 --> 00:40:51,000 Really? I wonder if he'd like to do mine. 543 00:40:51,208 --> 00:40:53,921 Nobody's done yours since prep school! 544 00:40:58,927 --> 00:41:01,013 Oh, wow. 545 00:41:05,643 --> 00:41:08,690 Come on in. 546 00:41:14,614 --> 00:41:17,284 Come on. Don't be shy. 547 00:41:22,124 --> 00:41:24,961 Come on. 548 00:41:27,631 --> 00:41:30,343 You can do my back for me, if you like. 549 00:41:31,177 --> 00:41:33,263 Oh... 550 00:41:33,431 --> 00:41:35,516 Right. 551 00:41:35,684 --> 00:41:37,769 Mmm... 552 00:41:44,235 --> 00:41:46,948 Come on, Brucie. Bit of elbow grease. 553 00:41:50,285 --> 00:41:52,163 Mm. 554 00:41:53,707 --> 00:41:58,045 Oh, wow. That's amazing. 555 00:41:58,837 --> 00:42:03,011 - You're magnificent. - Little Brucie! 556 00:42:04,262 --> 00:42:07,141 I used to think you were absolutely horrible. 557 00:42:07,442 --> 00:42:10,020 A total sleazebag. 558 00:42:10,186 --> 00:42:13,232 But you're all right really, aren't you? 559 00:42:13,398 --> 00:42:16,528 Shall we have oats? 560 00:42:18,071 --> 00:42:20,450 Mmm. 561 00:42:20,658 --> 00:42:24,247 Oh, wow! 562 00:42:32,047 --> 00:42:35,845 - Are you going down to the country? - I thought I would, yes. 563 00:42:36,054 --> 00:42:39,053 You won't mind if I don't join you till tomorrow? 564 00:42:39,254 --> 00:42:41,853 Things to do. 565 00:42:42,019 --> 00:42:45,107 I thought there might be. Don't work too hard. 566 00:42:47,527 --> 00:42:50,364 - Yes? - Tim Stamper here. 567 00:42:50,573 --> 00:42:53,577 Could we meet? To discuss things. 568 00:42:53,785 --> 00:42:57,791 Sorry, I'm rather tied up, unless it's desperately urgent. 569 00:42:57,958 --> 00:42:59,460 - Well... - Good. 570 00:42:59,667 --> 00:43:03,798 It's sensible to have clearly defined parameters. 571 00:43:03,965 --> 00:43:06,902 Sarah's giving me good input on political initiatives 572 00:43:07,103 --> 00:43:09,640 and handling public opinion. 573 00:43:09,805 --> 00:43:12,251 That leaves you free for all that bullying 574 00:43:12,352 --> 00:43:14,897 and kicking the hell out of people. 575 00:43:15,105 --> 00:43:18,426 That's not all I'm good for, Francis. 576 00:43:18,527 --> 00:43:21,948 No. It's simply horses for courses. 577 00:43:22,155 --> 00:43:27,204 I need to know how long we've got till polling day. 578 00:43:27,412 --> 00:43:32,628 Very soon. Just need one or two things to fall into place. You understand. 579 00:43:32,795 --> 00:43:37,385 - Oh, absolutely. Mm. Enough said. - Good man! 580 00:43:42,934 --> 00:43:45,645 You owe me, Francis. 581 00:43:48,231 --> 00:43:51,361 And you set your whore up over me. 582 00:44:00,999 --> 00:44:04,128 - Spare us some change? - I haven't got any. 583 00:44:04,294 --> 00:44:07,290 Oh, come on. Don't be like that. 584 00:44:07,591 --> 00:44:10,887 Just a bit of loose change, that's all. 585 00:44:11,053 --> 00:44:15,309 - You must be loaded! - Of course she's loaded. She's the one. 586 00:44:15,475 --> 00:44:18,397 - Come on, girlie! - Help! Help! 587 00:44:18,562 --> 00:44:21,693 - Let's have a look at you. - Hold still! 588 00:44:24,530 --> 00:44:29,035 - Is that her? - Sarah Harding. That's the one. 589 00:44:32,497 --> 00:44:34,971 Listen, girlie. Ask him about Mattie Storin. 590 00:44:35,172 --> 00:44:37,046 Please let me go. 591 00:44:37,254 --> 00:44:39,758 You're not listening! 592 00:44:39,923 --> 00:44:42,720 Listen, girlie. 593 00:44:43,763 --> 00:44:46,350 Ask him about Mattie Storin. 594 00:44:47,351 --> 00:44:51,857 - Ask who? - You know who. 595 00:44:52,023 --> 00:44:54,610 Let her go, Jim. 596 00:45:12,635 --> 00:45:14,720 Ken? 597 00:45:14,887 --> 00:45:17,786 Look, I'm not sure I can hack this. 598 00:45:17,787 --> 00:45:20,686 Don't worry. They're a nice crowd here. 599 00:45:21,812 --> 00:45:24,024 Got to get out sometime. 600 00:45:24,190 --> 00:45:27,070 Stay there. I'll get them in. 601 00:45:36,122 --> 00:45:38,585 - Staines. - Well, bugger me! 602 00:45:38,792 --> 00:45:43,383 David Mycroft, isn't it? Dean, meet David. 603 00:45:43,549 --> 00:45:47,096 Well, I never knew. Don't panic, David. 604 00:45:47,303 --> 00:45:50,507 We're all friends here. Going to a party later on. 605 00:45:50,808 --> 00:45:53,312 Do you wanna come? 606 00:45:53,478 --> 00:45:57,276 Oh, on second thoughts, not your thing. All right, Ken? 607 00:45:59,153 --> 00:46:01,239 See you then, David. 608 00:46:03,743 --> 00:46:06,580 Don't worry. Your secret's safe with me. 609 00:46:12,003 --> 00:46:17,427 - I'm all right, really. I'm fine. - Drink this. You've had a shock. 610 00:46:17,594 --> 00:46:20,410 Yes. Yes, I have. I don't frighten very easily. 611 00:46:20,611 --> 00:46:23,227 I didn't really panic then, quite. 612 00:46:23,394 --> 00:46:25,792 It was just rather horrible. 613 00:46:25,793 --> 00:46:28,191 She threw my bag away, didn't take my money. 614 00:46:28,357 --> 00:46:31,052 I thought. ''They're going to kill me.'' 615 00:46:31,253 --> 00:46:32,948 Steady. 616 00:46:33,114 --> 00:46:36,244 I'm sorry. This isn't me. I'm not like this. 617 00:46:36,411 --> 00:46:42,085 You were very brave, Sarah. And you're safe now. Drink. 618 00:46:42,251 --> 00:46:44,546 Yes. Thank you. 619 00:46:49,301 --> 00:46:53,433 - Better now. - Someone wanted to frighten you. 620 00:46:53,600 --> 00:46:56,854 Someone who wants to make you frightened of me. 621 00:46:57,061 --> 00:47:01,610 - You're not frightened of me, are you? - No, not at all. 622 00:47:03,737 --> 00:47:06,241 They asked you about Mattie Storin. 623 00:47:07,492 --> 00:47:12,709 They told me to ask you about Mattie Storin. Who is she? 624 00:47:14,751 --> 00:47:19,383 I'm sure I've heard that name before. Or read it somewhere. 625 00:47:20,719 --> 00:47:24,098 She's dead, Sarah. Mattie Storin's dead. 626 00:47:28,146 --> 00:47:30,649 If it's difficult, of course, 627 00:47:30,650 --> 00:47:33,152 you don't have to tell me. Why should you? 628 00:47:34,904 --> 00:47:36,990 I want to tell you. 629 00:47:46,419 --> 00:47:49,590 Mattie was a brilliant young journalist. 630 00:47:49,755 --> 00:47:52,802 Brilliant, but unstable. 631 00:47:52,969 --> 00:47:57,142 I met her first several years ago when she came to interview me. 632 00:47:57,308 --> 00:47:59,836 She had great gifts. 633 00:47:59,837 --> 00:48:02,565 She wasn't in your class intellectually, but she was sharp. 634 00:48:02,731 --> 00:48:07,739 Very quick to learn. I liked her very much, right from the start. 635 00:48:09,114 --> 00:48:11,994 She was having difficulties in her career. 636 00:48:12,201 --> 00:48:17,210 Mediocre middle-aged men, jealous of a talented young woman, 637 00:48:17,375 --> 00:48:21,882 determined to block her progress, and I was able to help in small ways. 638 00:48:22,090 --> 00:48:24,736 Nothing very much. 639 00:48:24,737 --> 00:48:28,182 She had the talent to make her own way, but she was grateful. 640 00:48:28,348 --> 00:48:31,270 And I was happy to be of help to her. 641 00:48:33,939 --> 00:48:39,155 Gradually, I found I was looking forward more and more to our meetings. 642 00:48:40,948 --> 00:48:43,452 There was...an edge to them. 643 00:48:44,370 --> 00:48:46,873 An intensity. 644 00:48:48,334 --> 00:48:54,258 That related to the instability that was Later to become so painfully apparent. 645 00:48:58,596 --> 00:49:01,434 Her father had died when she was a child. 646 00:49:01,641 --> 00:49:04,146 I have no children. 647 00:49:05,648 --> 00:49:07,942 Daddy... 648 00:49:08,110 --> 00:49:10,934 I always... 649 00:49:10,935 --> 00:49:14,159 yearned to be a father of daughters. 650 00:49:14,993 --> 00:49:17,079 I want to call you Daddy. 651 00:49:19,624 --> 00:49:23,296 No doubt that was an element that played its part. 652 00:49:23,463 --> 00:49:25,549 Daddy... 653 00:49:29,428 --> 00:49:34,018 She told me that she had fallen in love with me. 654 00:49:35,060 --> 00:49:39,234 And I found I was totally incapable of resisting her. 655 00:49:40,860 --> 00:49:44,699 I had thought my feelings for her were entirely platonic. 656 00:49:45,909 --> 00:49:48,829 She showed me they were not. 657 00:49:48,996 --> 00:49:53,294 She showed me they were quite otherwise. 658 00:49:53,459 --> 00:49:55,797 She spoke to a... 659 00:49:55,962 --> 00:49:59,134 to a need in me I didn't even know was there. 660 00:50:00,594 --> 00:50:03,515 Can you understand that at all? 661 00:50:03,681 --> 00:50:05,393 Oh, yes. 662 00:50:07,187 --> 00:50:09,678 Do you know, it's strange. 663 00:50:09,779 --> 00:50:12,569 I've never told another living soul about this. 664 00:50:19,662 --> 00:50:22,415 What happened? How did she die? 665 00:50:26,379 --> 00:50:28,882 She killed herself. 666 00:50:30,551 --> 00:50:33,054 And I still feel guilty. 667 00:50:37,518 --> 00:50:39,771 I knew our affair was wrong, 668 00:50:39,772 --> 00:50:42,024 that it would damage her in the long run, 669 00:50:42,191 --> 00:50:44,694 and I determined I had to end it. 670 00:50:45,738 --> 00:50:49,868 I tried to break it to her gently, but she seemed to fall apart. 671 00:50:50,035 --> 00:50:54,832 She seemed to want to destroy herself or me or both of us. 672 00:50:58,922 --> 00:51:03,720 She jumped from the roof garden of the House of Commons. 673 00:51:05,387 --> 00:51:08,935 She'd followed me up there. 674 00:51:09,102 --> 00:51:11,230 She wanted me to see. 675 00:51:12,105 --> 00:51:14,817 She said, ''Look at me. 676 00:51:14,984 --> 00:51:17,488 ''Look what you made me do.'' 677 00:51:19,783 --> 00:51:23,954 - And she jumped! - Daddy! 678 00:51:24,789 --> 00:51:26,875 I couldn't get near her. 679 00:51:28,544 --> 00:51:31,130 I couldn't stop her, Sarah. 680 00:51:37,513 --> 00:51:40,642 I think you have to stop blaming yourself. 681 00:51:42,103 --> 00:51:44,815 I think you did everything you could. 682 00:51:46,066 --> 00:51:50,322 But...how could I not feel guilt? 683 00:51:51,490 --> 00:51:55,037 What she did was the act of an hysteric. 684 00:51:55,245 --> 00:52:01,128 I'm sorry if that sounds brutal, but she wanted to damage you. 685 00:52:01,336 --> 00:52:04,841 And she did it in the only way she could think of. 686 00:52:05,008 --> 00:52:10,349 I feel very sorry for her, but that's the way it is, isn't it? 687 00:52:10,556 --> 00:52:14,813 Perhaps you're right. I wish I could think so. 688 00:52:16,607 --> 00:52:20,570 - It won't be that way with me. - What? 689 00:52:21,570 --> 00:52:24,075 It won't be that way with me. 690 00:52:24,242 --> 00:52:28,164 I'm not unstable or hysterical or self-destructive. 691 00:52:29,415 --> 00:52:32,252 We'll come together as equals. 692 00:52:32,459 --> 00:52:37,467 We'll enjoy each other and we'll part good friends. 693 00:52:39,053 --> 00:52:42,182 That is what you want, isn't it? 694 00:52:42,347 --> 00:52:44,863 I hadn't allowed myself to think about it 695 00:52:45,064 --> 00:52:46,980 after what you said. 696 00:52:47,188 --> 00:52:51,945 This has nothing to do with my marriage. You won't need to worry. 697 00:52:52,152 --> 00:52:56,576 I can handle my marriage. I'm sure you can handle yours. 698 00:52:58,870 --> 00:53:03,877 I am here to learn everything you have to teach me, after all. 699 00:53:04,752 --> 00:53:09,092 Don't worry, Francis. It'll be fine. 700 00:53:19,814 --> 00:53:22,025 Through here? 701 00:53:32,080 --> 00:53:35,419 Women are strange feeders. 702 00:53:36,668 --> 00:53:40,842 And now I have put myself into her hands, 703 00:53:41,009 --> 00:53:43,846 as you might think. 704 00:53:44,013 --> 00:53:46,687 But I believe she's safe. 705 00:53:46,688 --> 00:53:49,562 She is, after all, a happily married woman. 706 00:53:49,728 --> 00:53:54,318 And she has, after all, signed the Official Secrets' Act. 707 00:53:55,111 --> 00:53:58,657 I think I'm ready for a bit of mischief now. 708 00:53:59,700 --> 00:54:04,206 I think it's time I put myself about a bit.