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For Jesus' sake.

How much longer?

Breakfast.

Dear.

Like heaven.

They dragged me off the street.

I've been in this hovel for two days.

Where's my money, Blinker?

Your money?

Well, why didn't you say?

I told you you'd get the rest. You will.

You've kept it. No.

I explained about the park -deferred settlement.

If you want to expand into Europe, you'll have to go along with our rules.

Don't come over here and treat us like fools.

Hurt him.

This is my last emerald.

I had to bribe and kill to get them.

I trusted you to make the deal.

Now, I want my money, and I want it now.

Your money's on its way.

Here's confirmation from the brokers.

Your money's on its way, I swear!

You're just a con man.

Kill him.

Give me another chance.

I'll get you the rest and more besides.

You want to be a big player, don't you?

I am a big player. Not in the Emerald racket.

Not how you want to be.

No, wait.

Look.

You're offering me your wife now?

He's the key.

My wife's father.

Come to England with me.

And I swear, this man will lead her to all the emeralds you can carry.

I can make you the number one.

Just the man.

Krista. Are you doing anything tonight?

I don't know. Why?

Do you fancy going out to dinner?

Well, I... It's all paid for.

Only Andy just phoned to say he can't make it.

The Decorating Trades Annual Dinner and Award.

This sounds very grand.

Nah. I get two tickets from work. It's nah.

But it's a good laugh.

As long as you've got someone to go with.

Oh. I see. And I'm your last chance, am I?

I wouldn't put it quite like that, Nick.

Well, can I think about it? It's just that, to be honest, my boss is away on

settlement course and, well, I might have to work late, so... My boss is off.

all leave early.

He must be a keen lot of you electricians.

Yeah.

Eight o 'clock.

Yeah, but, Helen, it says dinner jacket here.

If you haven't got one, hire one.

I'm relying on you.

Morning. Morning.

Did someone not get to bed last night?

Adam took me to this amazing party and, well, the dawn was just so beautiful we

forgot the time.

So is this about Jan being out of contact?

Yeah, it's part of the rules of her assessment course.

Yeah, a world war could break out.

But nothing must disturb a human resources evaluation exercise, eh?

So let's get on.

That is, if you're ready, Alex.

This man has just arrived in the country.

Ignacio Diaz.

A Colombian gangster.

At the moment, he runs the second biggest organized crime syndicate in the

region. But he's desperate to become number one.

And what does he want here?

We're not sure.

According to SST, he traveled with an Englishman.

Richard Blanco.

Are they regular partners?

Well, they have been seen together before in Colombia.

This blinker's got no criminal record.

Beckett, I've seen this man before.

Yes, this is it.

A letter from an old school friend.

Thorough mandrake.

Here it was.

And then I met this lovely man, Richard, and you're not going to believe this,

but the next thing I knew, we were in Santa Cristina getting married.

I knew you wanted to see what he looked like, so here's a photo.

Don't blame her. He is lovely.

How did they meet?

She was in Colombia working for one of the aid agencies. He was on business

there. In fact, Thoreau's parents are having a welcome home party for them

Well, perhaps you'd better get yourself invited.

Yeah, we could go together.

I think Ed and I should follow up this, Diaz.

Alex, why don't you go with Ros?

After all, you've got your party things, haven't you?

Jan just stays in blissful ignorance?

Yeah.

But don't worry about her.

She was looking forward to the course. Said it'd be a chance for her to catch

on some sleep.

There's no way to test my ability to run Bureau 2.

Save your breath, dear. I see.

Come on.

You can do it.

Maybe. But what's the point?

Chapter 2, Section 3 of the Standing Orders for Operatives.

sets precise physical standards.

When called upon, your body must be able to respond as well as your mind.

In 25 years of covert ops glitter, I've never been asked to roam for my country.

Well done.

30 seconds faster than the computer prediction.

Oh, I thought I'd come last.

You did, but not as far behind the others as we thought.

I suppose you came first.

I've been training for a couple of months.

Oh, management assessment.

What a waste of time.

Not if it weeds out those who don't measure up.

The service is changing.

The days of sipping martinis and leather armchairs are long gone.

Are you sure you're comfortable down there, Beckett? Just keep your mind on

job, Ed.

Wouldn't have surprised me if Adam and Alex got married one day. No, John.

She's in love, Beckett.

Build path.

Don't worry.

Last window on your right.

Yes, going to be a businessman drumming up exports.

Most exports from Columbia were illegal ones.

Not even a computer or fax.

Not exactly an Enterprise zone.

Uh -oh.

The answer's come back with a trio of heavies.

I've only just got here.

They're entering the lift now. You've got about 30 seconds, I'd say.

How do you gain it?

Ed, don't cut it too fine.

We don't look the type to appreciate unexpected guests.

Hold on, there's a drawing here.

It's a plan of a building or something.

Grab it and get out, Ed.

Who left the window open?

Okay, top landing's clear.

Let's see Adam do that.

Hey, you're getting upset.

There's Sorrel and her father.

And there's her husband, Richard Blenkin.

What on earth could he be doing with a gangster like Dean?

There's only one way to find out.

What about Thorol?

Don't you mind if we start bugging her new husband? Probably.

But be discreet, and with any luck, she'll never know.

Mr. Perel -Blenco.

Ross! You made it!

Oh,

you look wonderful.

Do you remember my father?

Of course. Hello, Mr. Mantrick.

Ross Henderson.

Did you ever find that job with horses?

Horses? No, Mr Mandrake, I gave up horses when I was 12. You showed me how

radios work.

What exactly are you doing now?

Oh, I think it's your father. I work for the government.

Oh, memos, meetings, ministers, nothing so dreary, surely?

No, I'm in communications.

Similar feel to you.

You'd be amazed how many of your comms devices are still in active service.

That's treasury meanness, not the ongoing brilliance of my design.

Oh, Wayne, over here. Excuse me.

Look at you.

Look at you. God, I cannot believe you're married.

Oh, it's so romantic.

Being swept off your feet by a handsome stranger.

No, that's stupid.

What? Well, Richard's a fool.

Beautiful, charming, dangerous.

Oh, I'm sorry.

It's OK. Stop my hearing.

An unusual design.

Yes, isn't it?

Allow me.

How's it passing?

Um... Excuse me.

He just took off.

Yeah.

And suddenly he's very keen to talk to Mr. Mandrake.

It's very good.

What the hell's going on, Richard? You only take a moment.

Ross, look.

Diaz. Oh, it's... Oh.

Oh.

Go, go, go!

Right.

This is called a scam. Another one of your tricks.

No!

The R02.

Well, thank God you were there.

We knew this Diaz was dangerous.

And we were aware that Richard knew him.

What the hell's Richard up to?

You don't deserve it. I'm sorry.

I knew he had a silver tongue.

I guessed he was a conman, but a kidnapper.

And what would they want with me?

I've got no money.

Well, maybe it's something else they want. Something to do with your work.

I haven't done secret project stuff for years.

It's mostly admin these days.

Does this mean anything to you?

Good heavens.

I was looking at some old specs of these the other day.

This is a ground plan for an RSG.

A what?

Regional Thief of Government.

They were bunkers built in the 50s and 60s when everybody thought a nuclear war

was just around the corner.

The idea was to provide secret hideaways from which to govern the country in

case the capital was destroyed.

Why are Diaz and Blanco interested in these RFGs?

Aren't they all disused?

Yes, all closed down.

Some have been sold off or built over.

I'll drive you home.

Alec, you dig all the files out of the central depository.

Meantime, I'd better find you somewhere safe to stay.

This next assignment carries a maximum of 50 credits.

You'd do much better if you followed the guidelines than this.

Would you like to borrow my copy?

No, thank you.

Books are no substitute for practical experience.

What about the Maynard and Holland, the revised edition?

Everything you ever need to know about the job is in there.

I can manage without that, too. Thanks.

Never too late to learn.

I'm disappointed.

Not very good, is it?

Bottom of the class.

Luckily, none of it matters.

Oh, but it does.

Frankly, DOC, your attitude disappoints as well as your marks.

And if there's not a big improvement in both, I'll have to recommend you move to

a non -operational post.

Sorrel, it's not good news, I'm afraid.

We think the plans Ed found came from your father's papers.

Richard must have stolen it from Diaz. How can you do this to us?

Beckett's taken your father to his flat.

If you want to ring him, here's the number.

It's all my fault.

Why was I so stupid? Why did I fall for him?

It's very plausible.

You were up to your eyes with the aid program.

And strong as this hero from a romantic novel.

Seemed like a beacon of light among all the misery and despair.

That was all just patter.

You know, he's so devious he even locks the study door.

Your father, where is he?

Tell me.

No sorrow.

It's a simple intruder alarm, but it's effective enough.

Now, there's also a panic button inside the living room.

Now, whatever you do, don't answer the door.

I thought you'd come in.

Did you hire a hoot? I'm sorry.

I knew you wouldn't, so I took the liberty.

But I wasn't sure about size.

Krista, look, about tonight... I've got it upstairs.

Do you want to try it on?

The thing is, I'm at your working at the moment.

This is Mr Mandrake.

This is Krista.

Mr Mandrake is one of our best clients.

Pleased to meet you.

Can't Mr Mandrake be left alone even for a moment?

Oh, God. OK,

I'll be along in a moment.

Set the alarm, OK? I won't be long.

My colleagues are on their way to collect you.

If you don't want your daughter hurt, I suggest you go with them.

Look, I'm sorry about this, but I really should get back.

Why let me down?

No, I'm really looking forward to it.

Thanks for the suit.

I love it.

in the country, and look what they've spent.

I was expecting just a few dicks.

What, are these all files on the RSGs?

You haven't seen the half of it. There are four more trolleys downstairs.

What?

This is going to take forever.

That poor Sorrel.

Being taken in by a creep like Blanco.

It's funny, isn't it?

People think they're in love.

Makes them blind.

It wouldn't happen to me.

I'm at Sorrel's house.

Something's wrong.

There's been some kind of struggle.

No sign of Ros or Sorrel.

Jen, you're about to be held to pay. Have you got anything from those files

Yes. Everything you've always wanted to know about RSGs and more.

Dates of construction, types of equipment, even the orders for paint.

I'm not interested in interior design.

Good fact.

Sorry, Beckett. There's so much, it's hard to know what's relevant.

I found some papers here.

This one looks like the original sketch we found at Diaz's place.

There's also a lot of paperwork relating to RSGs here.

I've got some kind of list of all the sites and Blenko's marked two of them.

The trouble is the sites are only identified by code number. I've got an

of code references.

Which two are they? The first one is BZ -489 -Delta.

No address, but I've got a grid reference.

It looks... Like in the 50s.

I'll check the geographic database.

According to them, it's a building site.

Or at least it was in the 1970s.

You know, if they got into an old RSG, what could they do?

They all had powerful radio transmitters. Perhaps they want to...

the nation.

I don't think Blenko or Diaz have any political ambition.

Only one thing talks for them, and that's money.

BZ489 Delta.

They've built an office block over it since then.

Well, will you go and check that one out? I'll go to this second one.

AS -308 -Alpha.

AS -308 -Alpha.

It's in the country.

It's in the basement of an old Victorian country house.

Harding House.

The deployment of manpower is one of the most important ingredients in

contingency plans.

This programme won't let me assign a lone agent.

No, no, no, that's part of the terms of reference.

But it doesn't make sense.

In the real world, you have to adapt the circumstances.

This simulation hasn't been thought out properly.

Your challenge is to complete the test, not to criticise it. I've had enough of

this.

I don't need your pathetic little games to tell me whether I'm fit to do my job.

I prove myself every day.

If they want a robot to run Bureau 2, I know exactly where they can find one.

Jed, big favor.

Where's the next phone?

Oh, please.

Sorry, ma 'am. Can't tell you.

I know the rules, but I'm breaking them.

I've had enough. I'm walking out.

You wouldn't be the first.

I remember a previous young who almost came to blows with one of the assassins.

She became chair of covert operations.

Don't say I told you.

I'll memo you for an efficiency increment.

Hello, could I have a car, please?

The address... Hello?

Hello?

Got security clearance. Please?

What'd this do?

What the... Hold it! Get a hold of your dog!

No one leaves, no one comes in.

Bring Mandrake in here, and then get started in the basement.

Carlos and I will make sure the building is secure.

In this situation, I'd advise you to take the route over the roof.

The key is to have the element of support.

Hold that, okay?

What the hell?

The building is under our control.

Just do as you're told and nobody will get hurt.

You won't succeed.

You're totally outnumbered.

But you're totally unarmed.

Give me a needle.

Roll your sleeve up.

That's the door to a regional seat of government.

Why are you interested in that?

It's defunct.

Useless.

Marco, get us through that.

According to those old papers of yours, the main parents are connected.

Let's see if they're right.

I told them the time.

Disconnect everything before mothballing.

But as usual, they wouldn't listen.

Good. So far.

Thank you.

Power up the control panel, please.

I can't do that.

Why not?

The main power distributor was removed when this place was decommissioned.

I got my way on that. Thank goodness.

Will anything work without it?

Oh, no.

Nothing could be activated at all.

You said this man was the key to a fortune.

And I was stupid enough to believe you. There's a way round it, I'm sure.

You designed all this.

Can't you wire it up? Make it work?

Possibly.

But I'm not going to.

Marco?

Dad, if you can please do what they want, he'll kill us both.

Shame. All because you won't do a simple piece of wire.

Look, wait.

Maybe we could work on this together.

You?

Yeah.

I know a little bit about electronics

You were one of them.

I thought you were taking the quick room to my job.

How did they miss you?

I've always had this phobia.

When they pulled out the syringe, I fainted.

Well, if they didn't bother to sedate you, it means they're not expecting to

in the building for long.

Oh, I feel so stupid.

Look, you survived.

That's the main thing.

This is the real world now.

Come on.

Just you and me?

Is there anybody else?

Come on!

Everything's working out fine.

I've dealt with corrupt officials, lying generals, crooked politicians.

I saw through them.

So why would I have taken him by you?

Charm and good looks, darling.

Oh, spare me.

Why are you doing this?

I have this problem with money.

I can't get enough.

You really are dumb.

You're not even a successful gum.

Beckett, we're at the RSG site in the city.

There'll be loads of businesses here. Which one are Blanco and Diaz interested

in? Well, something with a Colombian connection.

Well, There's nothing to do with coffee or bananas.

Hang on.

If they want to use the old RSG, that'll be under the building.

What's in the basement?

I .E .E.

What's that?

The International Emerald Exchange.

Our work has almost eradicated emerald smuggling.

We help to stabilise price and regulate supply.

Emeralds, of course, are more scarce than diamonds and more valuable.

Columbia is the world's largest producer.

So do you keep emeralds here on the premises?

We have several thousand gems in our vault in the basement.

Beckett! I found their target.

Emeralds? What do you reckon their plan is?

There's no sign of Dias or Blinko here.

There must be something to do with where you're going.

Harding House.

Yeah. And I've discovered something else about that place, too.

It's an official building.

Used for training and assessment.

They wouldn't confirm it.

But I'm sure that's where Jen is.

Are you sure about this?

We need to get word out.

I've retuned the RSG intercom to my team's radio frequency.

What's going on? I was asking her to check the connections.

It's ready.

How do we activate it?

That switch.

No.

You do it.

Please.

Do you think I've booby -trapped it?

We'll both soon be multi -millionaires.

I've got to get out of here.

Marco here will keep an eye on you.

He knows where his loyalty lies.

Keep the word. You know what to do.

What was that?

They're all down in the basement.

We've got to raise the alarm.

We'll deal with the man on the front door and then get out of the building.

Right.

How do we do that?

I like to think this building's impregnable.

In fact, if I were a betting man, I would like to... Yeah?

How much?

One of the emeralds in your vault?

I said if I were a betting man.

The vault.

No one can get near it.

But it's directly over the old RSG. The vault has ten -foot -thick concrete

walls, floor and ceiling.

Not only that, it has one of the most sophisticated electronic locking systems

available.

The RSG has to be the key somehow.

So, now you've reactivated a decommissioned regional seat of

suppose you think you're going to use it.

Quite a trick, really, using technology from 40 years ago to do a job for you

today.

Rod? Nothing to do with you.

What's the matter?

Afraid someone will hear us? What?

We're 30 metres underground.

Hey, Alex, Rod is with Flenko. She's found a way to get on air.

Switch to emergency high band.

we're totally secure no one's listening let's go

The call's getting on top of you.

It's, uh, testing.

There's a man called Blenker... Working with a man called Diaz to rob the

Emerald Exchange.

Good. Glad you're fully briefed.

Let me introduce you to Melissa.

She'd like to run the Bureau one day.

Come on, Jan.

Rose is trying to tell us what's happening.

These RSGs are essentially communication centres. What possible use can you have

for them?

This RSG is part of a network.

Six bunkers able to operate independently or together.

Our target was built over one of the RSGs in this network.

Yeah, and we're in it.

In this control room, I can operate the emergency all -frequency radio

transmitter in the other RSG.

Designed to search for signs of life after an all -out nuclear war.

It's a very powerful transmitter.

I see.

So you hope that the power from here will trigger a reaction at the other

You're using this RSG to gain access somewhere else.

Exactly.

The interference will completely disrupt all the electrical equipment in our

target building.

I'm in position now.

Activating transmitter now.

I should have taken my bed.

Come on.

Blanco finally came through.

This will make me number one, all right.

Just like you think.

Tie that box up.

You pop down to the post office and set a telegram while we put our feet up and

make some tea, yeah?

I've got the gems, but I'm trapped in front of the vault.

Do something!

Look, I've got my own problems here. What do you expect me to do?

Get me out of here!

By the way, Blanco, I've left a little surprise with Marco, just in case you

to run out on me.

Marco, do it now.

You live in a fantasy world, Blanco.

You need something to concentrate your mind. Now get me out of here!

Does that other RSG have an emergency escape route?

Come on, if that thing goes off, we all go together.

Yeah. Well, activate it. No.

Do it, or Sorrel dies now.

Thank you for everything, Mr. Blanco. I shall remember you when I'm back home

running the Emerald Syndicate.

Marco, do it.

Marco?

What are you doing?

The blood's gone.

He triggered the auto -lock.

You haven't found a way out. Look.

Can we raise this?

It's got to be a hand crank.

Excuse me.

Come on.

I'll go in after him. Right. I'll find another way in.

I'm sure there was some...

They're starting to malfunction.

Open the door. Open the door. The bomb's going to go off. It's useless.

I want him to latch up the... Blanco, get me free and I'll try to defuse it.

Marco's taken the keys for the handcuffs.

I can act.

Crowbar, anything.

I can't hear anything.

What do you reckon?

We've got to get this door open. Yeah, but how?

I think I know.

I've been reading through some old home defense maintenance logs. Apparently,

these doors have a tendency to fail, so a modification was introduced to obviate

the problem.

Yes.

Beckett, there's a bomb on the console. We've got less than three minutes.

I'm working on it.

Militia, they had cutters. Go and get them quickly.

Nobody stop it now. Now back off. Slowly.

Oh, please.

I'm not falling for that one.

Right for you to drop in.

It's as easy as it looks.

Where's Melissa?

How long have we got?

Not long.

There's no reason why I should die too.

Laurel, I think now would be a good time to start divorce with him.

See you tomorrow.

Bye.

Another night out.

I admire her stamina.

She's not right for her.

Adam, I think they're very well suited.

Come on, Eddie, you had your chance.

You look nice.

Oh, thank you very much.

Welcome back, Jan.

Nick, I feel jealous of whoever she is.

Oh, there's really no need.

It's an all -male affair, a naval reunion.

Oh, shouldn't you be wearing decorations?

Even you must have some bit of ribbon.

They're optional.

Well, I should get going. I don't want to keep the Vice Admiral waiting.

So, how was your final assessment?

Commander Cordray finally agreed that actions spoke louder than words.

So, I'm reconfirmed in my post, and I don't have to submit to another

for five years.

And Melissa?

Signed on for courses in unarmed combat and bomb disposal.

I shall be fine.

Eventually.

It's a perfect fit. You look fabulous.

You look like some sort of secret agent.

Are you sure you're an electrician? Of course I am.

What do you want me to do, eh?

Test your resistance?

How funny one you are.

Security, zoom in on camera six.

Roz, things aren't always as they seem.