1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,040 This programme contains some strong language 2 00:00:15,000 --> 00:00:18,720 SHE HUMS TUNE SOFTLY 3 00:00:33,200 --> 00:00:35,920 MOBILE PHONE VIBRATES 4 00:00:37,240 --> 00:00:40,296 Hello, my love. Hello, you. 5 00:00:40,320 --> 00:00:42,896 I thought I'm better calling you now, in case I missed you later. 6 00:00:42,920 --> 00:00:44,016 Where are you? 7 00:00:44,040 --> 00:00:46,576 I'm at the office. Still? Well, the flat's empty. 8 00:00:46,600 --> 00:00:49,056 I just need to finish a couple of new client things. 9 00:00:49,080 --> 00:00:50,696 Oh, poor Richard. 10 00:00:50,720 --> 00:00:52,440 Yeah. So get yourself home. 11 00:01:02,920 --> 00:01:04,336 What's that? 12 00:01:04,360 --> 00:01:07,896 I'm feeding your daughter and Baba's put the suitcases into the car. 13 00:01:07,920 --> 00:01:09,776 My mother's telling me he's ready to go. 14 00:01:09,800 --> 00:01:12,096 Then you better tell me what kind of ice cream you'd like. 15 00:01:12,120 --> 00:01:13,536 My favourite, of course. 16 00:01:13,560 --> 00:01:16,376 You don't have a favourite, it changes every week. 17 00:01:16,400 --> 00:01:17,720 Then surprise me. 18 00:01:20,200 --> 00:01:22,976 Can't wait to see you, both of you. 19 00:01:23,000 --> 00:01:25,776 Next time, I'm coming with you. 20 00:01:25,800 --> 00:01:27,320 I would love that. 21 00:01:31,240 --> 00:01:34,240 FAMILY MEMBERS CHAT 22 00:01:39,920 --> 00:01:44,120 THEY BID FAREWELL 23 00:02:22,280 --> 00:02:23,720 Are we looking all right for you? 24 00:02:26,440 --> 00:02:30,280 PHOTOGRAPHER: Nice big smile. Hello? Hello. Look over here. 25 00:02:31,680 --> 00:02:33,600 Oh, yes, that's lovely. 26 00:03:02,040 --> 00:03:05,880 THEY CHAT 27 00:04:09,520 --> 00:04:11,536 CHILD TEARFULLY: Mummy! 28 00:04:11,560 --> 00:04:14,816 Mummy. Mummy. 29 00:04:14,840 --> 00:04:16,296 Mummy... 30 00:04:16,320 --> 00:04:17,920 CHILD CRIES 31 00:04:20,120 --> 00:04:23,680 CAMERA SHUTTER CLICKS REPEATEDLY 32 00:04:36,920 --> 00:04:41,000 AIRPORT ANNOUNCEMENT 33 00:06:56,200 --> 00:06:59,600 SHE GIVES INSTRUCTIONS 34 00:08:27,920 --> 00:08:29,400 INDISTINCT ORDERS 35 00:09:23,880 --> 00:09:25,080 FIST SLAMS LOUDLY 36 00:11:12,440 --> 00:11:13,920 Password! 37 00:12:10,480 --> 00:12:11,960 ELECTRICITY CRACKLES 38 00:12:14,880 --> 00:12:16,360 WIND WHISTLES 39 00:12:49,840 --> 00:12:51,320 SOFT PANTING 40 00:13:35,840 --> 00:13:37,320 DOOR SLAMS 41 00:14:32,000 --> 00:14:36,040 DISTANT SOBBING 42 00:14:57,800 --> 00:14:59,256 WHIMPERS 43 00:14:59,280 --> 00:15:00,760 BIRDSONG 44 00:15:10,520 --> 00:15:14,560 PHONE RINGS 45 00:15:23,560 --> 00:15:28,256 Hello? Oh, Richard, hi. It is Mohammad. 46 00:15:28,280 --> 00:15:29,776 We do not want to worry you, 47 00:15:29,800 --> 00:15:32,976 but there has been a delay at the airport. 48 00:15:33,000 --> 00:15:36,056 They say there is a problem with Nazanin's passport. 49 00:15:36,080 --> 00:15:38,416 She did not make the flight. RICHARD SIGHS 50 00:15:38,440 --> 00:15:40,816 She is still at the airport answering questions. 51 00:15:40,840 --> 00:15:46,016 But they say this is normal. You know what it is like here. 52 00:15:46,040 --> 00:15:47,816 Where's Gabriella? How is she? 53 00:15:47,840 --> 00:15:52,040 Yeah, she's here in the house. She's just sleeping. 54 00:15:53,760 --> 00:15:57,296 My father said he will return to the airport this afternoon. 55 00:15:57,320 --> 00:16:03,016 UNTRANSLATED SPEECH 56 00:16:03,040 --> 00:16:07,096 Um, my mother says they promised it's for one night only. 57 00:16:07,120 --> 00:16:09,976 They can only hold her for 24 hours. 58 00:16:10,000 --> 00:16:12,496 Well, I suppose all we can do is wait. 59 00:16:12,520 --> 00:16:15,240 Yeah. Yeah, OK, thanks. 60 00:16:22,280 --> 00:16:23,600 Mummy. 61 00:17:49,600 --> 00:17:54,480 My father is still at the airport, so... no. No news. 62 00:17:56,920 --> 00:18:00,456 Did they tell him to go to the airport? No. No. 63 00:18:00,480 --> 00:18:03,480 So he just went? Yes, he just went. 64 00:18:05,000 --> 00:18:07,696 Should we be worried? Is your father worried? 65 00:18:07,720 --> 00:18:10,600 Richard, my father is always worried. 66 00:18:12,400 --> 00:18:16,000 We can only wait. Yeah. Thank you. 67 00:20:15,720 --> 00:20:17,200 UNTRANSLATED SPEECH 68 00:22:08,600 --> 00:22:09,640 CAMERA CLICKS 69 00:23:27,600 --> 00:23:29,056 INDISTINCT NEWS REPORT 70 00:23:29,080 --> 00:23:31,120 PHONE RINGS 71 00:23:34,480 --> 00:23:38,576 Yes, Mohammad? The news I have is that we have spoken with Nazanin. 72 00:23:38,600 --> 00:23:41,016 A phone call. Oh, thank Christ for that. 73 00:23:41,040 --> 00:23:43,616 Thank God. What did she say? What's happening? 74 00:23:43,640 --> 00:23:46,936 She will be answering questions just a few more days. 75 00:23:46,960 --> 00:23:48,840 Two, maybe three more days. 76 00:23:50,840 --> 00:23:52,136 Why? What questions? 77 00:23:52,160 --> 00:23:54,696 What questions can they ask they haven't asked already? 78 00:23:54,720 --> 00:23:56,976 I really don't know. 79 00:23:57,000 --> 00:23:59,296 UNTRANSLATED SPEECH 80 00:23:59,320 --> 00:24:03,240 We must let them do their work. That is what my father has said. 81 00:24:05,360 --> 00:24:08,416 How did she sound when you spoke to her? 82 00:24:08,440 --> 00:24:10,960 My mother says she sounded tired. 83 00:24:12,200 --> 00:24:14,120 Where is she, do you know? 84 00:24:16,320 --> 00:24:19,440 Richard, if we knew, my father and mother would be there now. 85 00:24:23,400 --> 00:24:28,816 So we wait. Be patient. Just a few more days. 86 00:24:28,840 --> 00:24:30,656 Can I say hello to Gabriella? 87 00:24:30,680 --> 00:24:31,960 Yeah. 88 00:24:39,880 --> 00:24:42,976 Gabriella... 89 00:24:43,000 --> 00:24:47,816 Would you like Daddy to read you a story? Daddy, Peppa Pig. Peppa Pig. 90 00:24:47,840 --> 00:24:51,216 Shall we do that one? Do you remember it? 91 00:24:51,240 --> 00:24:54,656 "My name is Peppa," 92 00:24:54,680 --> 00:24:59,696 "and this book is all about my granny." 93 00:24:59,720 --> 00:25:03,280 "She's the best granny in the whole wide world..." 94 00:26:21,480 --> 00:26:23,496 PHONE BUZZES 95 00:26:23,520 --> 00:26:26,976 Hello? Hello, is this Richard Ratcliffe? 96 00:26:27,000 --> 00:26:29,336 Yes. Richard, My name is Monique Villa. 97 00:26:29,360 --> 00:26:32,856 You sent an email to Nazanin's manager here at Thomson Reuters. 98 00:26:32,880 --> 00:26:35,896 Yes. The email has been passed on to me. 99 00:26:35,920 --> 00:26:38,176 I am the CEO of the foundation. 100 00:26:38,200 --> 00:26:40,776 It's, um... It's good of you to call. 101 00:26:40,800 --> 00:26:42,560 Nazanin is still delayed? 102 00:26:44,000 --> 00:26:46,976 Yes. As I said, we've been told there's a problem with her passport. 103 00:26:47,000 --> 00:26:49,976 She's been held for how long now? Uh, a couple of days. 104 00:26:50,000 --> 00:26:51,960 Has to be a mistake of sorts. 105 00:26:54,160 --> 00:26:56,496 No, I don't believe so. 106 00:26:56,520 --> 00:26:59,680 I think you have to consider that this is deliberate. 107 00:27:06,680 --> 00:27:08,520 You will keep me informed? 108 00:27:10,280 --> 00:27:13,040 Yes. I'm here to help, of course. 109 00:27:14,480 --> 00:27:16,360 Speak soon. Thank you. 110 00:27:23,400 --> 00:27:28,616 MAN: Richard? Due diligence on the EC audit, are we ready? 111 00:27:28,640 --> 00:27:33,600 Prepared? Yes. We are... ready. 112 00:27:35,000 --> 00:27:37,296 Everything all right? 113 00:27:37,320 --> 00:27:40,280 Is it time? Yes. 114 00:29:01,520 --> 00:29:03,120 Hey, hey, hey! 115 00:31:10,800 --> 00:31:11,840 DOOR CLOSES 116 00:31:23,600 --> 00:31:25,616 Richard. 117 00:31:25,640 --> 00:31:27,000 Richard? 118 00:31:34,000 --> 00:31:35,200 Richard. 119 00:31:37,000 --> 00:31:38,680 FAINT: Richard. 120 00:31:41,920 --> 00:31:43,960 DISTANT VOICES 121 00:32:32,040 --> 00:32:33,520 PHONE RINGS 122 00:32:36,120 --> 00:32:37,560 UNTRANSLATED SPEECH 123 00:33:29,200 --> 00:33:30,680 SOFT PANTING 124 00:35:28,000 --> 00:35:30,320 MAN: Any plans for the weekend, Rich? 125 00:35:34,200 --> 00:35:36,136 No. No, no. Nothing. 126 00:35:36,160 --> 00:35:39,096 We're taking the kids to Disneyland Paris. 127 00:35:39,120 --> 00:35:40,800 Can't wait for the queues. 128 00:35:42,080 --> 00:35:45,336 You ever been to Disneyland? 129 00:35:45,360 --> 00:35:49,280 Richard, have you got a minute? Yeah. 130 00:35:54,480 --> 00:35:57,520 PHONE BUZZES 131 00:37:08,000 --> 00:37:09,456 SIGHS 132 00:37:09,480 --> 00:37:10,960 PHONE BUZZES 133 00:37:12,640 --> 00:37:14,536 NAZANIN: My love. 134 00:37:14,560 --> 00:37:17,136 I tried to call, but no answer. 135 00:37:17,160 --> 00:37:21,216 There were some... complications over my passport. 136 00:37:21,240 --> 00:37:26,296 It will be resolved soon and I will be coming home on Saturday. 137 00:37:26,320 --> 00:37:27,840 PHONE CHIMES 138 00:37:28,920 --> 00:37:30,976 RICHARD: We will be well. 139 00:37:31,000 --> 00:37:32,760 Thanks for letting me know. 140 00:37:34,000 --> 00:37:35,160 Stay strong. 141 00:37:37,160 --> 00:37:39,336 Dad, I'm trying not to get too excited, 142 00:37:39,360 --> 00:37:42,976 but Nazanin has messaged, she says she's coming home Saturday. 143 00:37:43,000 --> 00:37:46,336 Oh, my goodness, Rick, that's wonderful news. Fantastic. 144 00:37:46,360 --> 00:37:48,696 She's coming home on Saturday. Thank heavens. 145 00:37:48,720 --> 00:37:51,416 She actually called me and I missed her. I couldn't believe it. 146 00:37:51,440 --> 00:37:53,776 I'll forward you her text. 147 00:37:53,800 --> 00:37:56,536 EXHALES Feels like a weight has been lifted. 148 00:37:56,560 --> 00:37:58,816 As long as she and Gabriella get back home, 149 00:37:58,840 --> 00:38:01,480 that's the main thing. Yeah. 150 00:38:07,200 --> 00:38:08,240 EXHALES 151 00:38:14,960 --> 00:38:17,000 HUMS SOFTLY 152 00:38:28,040 --> 00:38:29,400 Mummy... 153 00:38:30,880 --> 00:38:32,480 Mummy. 154 00:39:15,840 --> 00:39:17,880 PHONE BUZZES 155 00:39:21,480 --> 00:39:24,736 Mohammad, yes? Sorry, we've heard nothing. 156 00:39:24,760 --> 00:39:25,960 Richard... 157 00:39:27,520 --> 00:39:30,400 ...we've been told nothing. Why are they doing this? 158 00:39:32,640 --> 00:39:35,216 What... What did you say to Gabriela? 159 00:39:35,240 --> 00:39:38,656 We thought it is best not to say anything. 160 00:39:38,680 --> 00:39:40,440 This is so difficult. 161 00:39:41,840 --> 00:39:45,176 She'll be wondering where her mummy's gone. 162 00:39:45,200 --> 00:39:47,056 SIGHS 163 00:39:47,080 --> 00:39:50,616 Give her a kiss from me and tell her Daddy loves her. 164 00:39:50,640 --> 00:39:52,096 I will. 165 00:39:52,120 --> 00:39:55,360 And I'll keep you updated. OK, thanks. 166 00:39:58,080 --> 00:39:59,560 Bastards. 167 00:40:06,720 --> 00:40:09,056 Fucking, fucking bastards! 168 00:40:09,080 --> 00:40:11,520 CALL TO PRAYER 169 00:40:58,280 --> 00:40:59,320 DOOR LOCKS 170 00:41:04,480 --> 00:41:06,520 FLIES BUZZ 171 00:41:12,440 --> 00:41:15,816 After Nazanin's text message and her non-release, 172 00:41:15,840 --> 00:41:18,176 her family have been difficult to reach. 173 00:41:18,200 --> 00:41:22,456 It's entirely possible their phones are being monitored, 174 00:41:22,480 --> 00:41:25,416 I really don't know. So now complete silence. 175 00:41:25,440 --> 00:41:29,080 Yes. Saturday came and went. Nothing. 176 00:41:32,960 --> 00:41:35,416 Richard, I think... 177 00:41:35,440 --> 00:41:38,720 ...you need to view this as an abduction. 178 00:41:41,080 --> 00:41:42,520 Abduction? 179 00:41:46,040 --> 00:41:48,976 A woman has been taken against her will, 180 00:41:49,000 --> 00:41:51,760 and we have no clue where she is being held. 181 00:41:55,800 --> 00:41:58,936 Why would they abduct her? She was on holiday, visiting family. 182 00:41:58,960 --> 00:42:01,976 Was there anything about her job? Anything that could be misconstrued? 183 00:42:02,000 --> 00:42:06,256 We are a charity, and Nazanin is an administrator. 184 00:42:06,280 --> 00:42:09,496 She works here in London, organising courses for journalists 185 00:42:09,520 --> 00:42:12,336 in different countries where good training isn't available, 186 00:42:12,360 --> 00:42:15,776 but not in Iran. We don't even operate in Iran. 187 00:42:15,800 --> 00:42:17,936 So why she's been taken is an unknown, 188 00:42:17,960 --> 00:42:21,776 but it is unlikely to be anything to do with her passport. 189 00:42:21,800 --> 00:42:25,136 You need to start calling people. The Foreign Office to begin with. 190 00:42:25,160 --> 00:42:28,576 At the very least, they can ask the question, where is she? 191 00:42:28,600 --> 00:42:30,080 LINE RINGS 192 00:42:32,320 --> 00:42:34,376 MAN: Good morning. Foreign and Commonwealth Office. 193 00:42:34,400 --> 00:42:37,576 Good morning. Iran desk, please. 194 00:42:37,600 --> 00:42:42,496 Iran? Yes, Iran. And what is this regarding? 195 00:42:42,520 --> 00:42:47,216 I want to report the detention of a British citizen in Tehran, 196 00:42:47,240 --> 00:42:50,736 my wife, and the confiscation of my daughter's passport 197 00:42:50,760 --> 00:42:53,296 by the Iranian authorities. PHONE RINGS 198 00:42:53,320 --> 00:42:54,536 Iran desk. 199 00:42:54,560 --> 00:42:57,536 It was all very British. Polite. 200 00:42:57,560 --> 00:43:04,496 George, he was called, and he... THEY advised me to do nothing. 201 00:43:04,520 --> 00:43:09,560 Do nothing, say nothing. Tell no-one. And wait. 202 00:43:11,560 --> 00:43:14,720 They know best, and they'll be in touch. 203 00:43:16,160 --> 00:43:19,280 Oh, my gosh. Poor Naz. 204 00:43:20,400 --> 00:43:23,856 They'll know who to speak to, I suppose. 205 00:43:23,880 --> 00:43:26,656 Back channels. You'd hope so. 206 00:43:26,680 --> 00:43:29,976 So... we wait. 207 00:43:30,000 --> 00:43:32,560 Short of jumping on a plane, that's all we can do. 208 00:43:34,960 --> 00:43:38,160 I'd like to jump on a plane, but her family are afraid and... 209 00:43:41,000 --> 00:43:46,176 ...I'm being told by the Foreign Office that...it would not be wise. 210 00:43:46,200 --> 00:43:49,736 Well, you're staying here tonight. One night, at least. 211 00:43:49,760 --> 00:43:52,840 I'll make up the bed and you can have a nice long bath. 212 00:44:04,000 --> 00:44:05,656 Monique is recommending 213 00:44:05,680 --> 00:44:08,736 that I go and see one or two human rights organisations. 214 00:44:08,760 --> 00:44:11,816 Um... context. Fact finding. 215 00:44:11,840 --> 00:44:14,216 Facts are good. 216 00:44:14,240 --> 00:44:18,480 It might help. Knowledge of what's gone before. We'll see. 217 00:44:30,160 --> 00:44:34,096 Gnocchi? I'd love that, yes. 218 00:44:34,120 --> 00:44:37,496 Good. And to drink, Bianco or rosso? Rosso. 219 00:44:37,520 --> 00:44:40,696 Give me a glass... I'll say it once I have a glass. 220 00:44:40,720 --> 00:44:44,640 No phones on the table. I know. 221 00:44:49,360 --> 00:44:50,400 CAMERA CLICKS 222 00:44:51,880 --> 00:44:56,040 Why? Cos you never do. What? Take photographs. 223 00:45:04,920 --> 00:45:07,576 PHONE RINGS 224 00:45:07,600 --> 00:45:08,760 Oh, fuck. 225 00:45:15,480 --> 00:45:19,656 Hello? Mr Ratcliffe? It's George from the Iran desk. 226 00:45:19,680 --> 00:45:22,376 You'll be pleased to hear we've made contact 227 00:45:22,400 --> 00:45:25,256 with the Iranian Foreign Ministry regarding Nazanin 228 00:45:25,280 --> 00:45:29,816 and they have acknowledged the case, which is good news. Oftentimes, 229 00:45:29,840 --> 00:45:33,736 they will reject a request outright, claiming it as an internal matter. 230 00:45:33,760 --> 00:45:35,656 What have they said? Have they told you where she is? 231 00:45:35,680 --> 00:45:37,656 It doesn't quite work like that. 232 00:45:37,680 --> 00:45:41,136 Whilst lines of communication are open and cordial, 233 00:45:41,160 --> 00:45:45,296 we must proceed carefully and ensure they remain open. 234 00:45:45,320 --> 00:45:49,360 But no answers? Steady as we go, as they say. 235 00:45:55,680 --> 00:45:57,416 Your wife has been detained 236 00:45:57,440 --> 00:46:00,200 for reasons unknown, but most likely political. 237 00:46:03,760 --> 00:46:08,136 And these human rights groups can help facilitate these meetings? 238 00:46:08,160 --> 00:46:11,576 Yes. Yes, they can do that, but nothing more 239 00:46:11,600 --> 00:46:15,496 until you go public with your story, which is... 240 00:46:15,520 --> 00:46:18,760 ...a huge decision to make. Yeah. 241 00:46:20,400 --> 00:46:23,080 And against official Foreign Office advice. 242 00:46:25,160 --> 00:46:27,736 Every representative of human rights groups 243 00:46:27,760 --> 00:46:30,776 I've spoken to has said the same thing. 244 00:46:30,800 --> 00:46:35,256 They can present numerous redacted case studies but, at this stage, 245 00:46:35,280 --> 00:46:37,976 what would be best for you is to meet with families 246 00:46:38,000 --> 00:46:41,160 who are, or have been, in a similar situation. 247 00:46:44,680 --> 00:46:49,840 The last time I saw my mother was, um... two years ago. 248 00:46:51,960 --> 00:46:56,280 She went back to Iran to sort some papers to sell her house. 249 00:46:59,520 --> 00:47:01,696 She never came back. 250 00:47:01,720 --> 00:47:05,616 I hope she's still alive. But we don't know. 251 00:47:05,640 --> 00:47:09,376 What I found to be the most difficult to deal with 252 00:47:09,400 --> 00:47:14,080 is not the imprisonment. It's not even the cruelty. 253 00:47:16,800 --> 00:47:18,320 There was cruelty. 254 00:47:20,080 --> 00:47:21,440 Torture. 255 00:47:25,880 --> 00:47:28,256 It is the lies. 256 00:47:28,280 --> 00:47:31,120 The fact they knew it all to be fake. 257 00:47:32,920 --> 00:47:33,976 A game. 258 00:47:34,000 --> 00:47:35,400 CAMERA CLICKS 259 00:47:37,880 --> 00:47:39,960 UNTRANSLATED SPEECH 260 00:47:45,840 --> 00:47:48,056 My brother was taken four years ago. 261 00:47:48,080 --> 00:47:51,240 He was very brave because he was openly political. 262 00:47:53,240 --> 00:47:56,760 He was never afraid to speak out, to criticise the regime. 263 00:47:58,480 --> 00:48:01,736 He was kept in solitary for many months. 264 00:48:01,760 --> 00:48:07,560 He was interrogated for many hours and many days. Always blindfolded. 265 00:48:42,000 --> 00:48:46,096 Simple question, George. Simple question - after a month, almost - 266 00:48:46,120 --> 00:48:49,776 do you know where she's being held? Have they told you that much? 267 00:48:49,800 --> 00:48:53,016 We do not have that information. Not yet. 268 00:48:53,040 --> 00:48:56,176 Because if we don't know where she is, we cannot acquire access, 269 00:48:56,200 --> 00:48:59,296 and access is important, not least to know that she's still alive. 270 00:48:59,320 --> 00:49:03,096 I do understand, Richard, and I assure you, we are raising the case. 271 00:49:03,120 --> 00:49:06,680 You keep saying that. But can you say that my wife is alive? 272 00:49:07,800 --> 00:49:10,456 I understand your need for answers and information. 273 00:49:10,480 --> 00:49:13,040 Can I meet with someone in a room face-to-face? 274 00:49:14,480 --> 00:49:17,056 I will make a note of your request. Final question. 275 00:49:17,080 --> 00:49:20,656 Why is it seemingly impossible for a British diplomat in Iran 276 00:49:20,680 --> 00:49:23,976 to locate and visit a British citizen taken against her will? 277 00:49:24,000 --> 00:49:26,896 It's not impossible, just difficult. 278 00:49:26,920 --> 00:49:31,576 Richard, we need your patience, confidence. And in return, 279 00:49:31,600 --> 00:49:35,256 we will give you our... Can I call you tomorrow for an update? 280 00:49:35,280 --> 00:49:36,696 Of course. 281 00:49:36,720 --> 00:49:41,480 And can I emphasise the need for patience? You have. Thank you. 282 00:51:17,800 --> 00:51:21,840 PHONE RINGS 283 00:52:20,800 --> 00:52:25,616 It's been 30 days now since Naz disappeared and... 284 00:52:25,640 --> 00:52:27,480 EXHALES 285 00:52:29,000 --> 00:52:34,056 ...more than once it's crossed my mind, um... 286 00:52:34,080 --> 00:52:36,120 ...will I ever see her again? 287 00:52:43,240 --> 00:52:48,016 Her family in Iran are being followed 288 00:52:48,040 --> 00:52:51,056 and photographed and... 289 00:52:51,080 --> 00:52:54,016 ...they have just... only just been told, 290 00:52:54,040 --> 00:52:57,320 for reasons of national security... 291 00:53:01,280 --> 00:53:05,120 ...Nazanin is being held by the Revolutionary Guard. 292 00:53:07,480 --> 00:53:10,816 She's inside Kerman Prison, 293 00:53:10,840 --> 00:53:17,480 which is 1,000km south of her family home in Tehran. 294 00:53:19,720 --> 00:53:21,936 It's, um... 295 00:53:21,960 --> 00:53:26,840 ...probable that she would have been kept in isolation. 296 00:53:30,040 --> 00:53:34,840 She would have endured questioning and... 297 00:53:38,400 --> 00:53:41,840 ...suffered torture of some kind. Um... 298 00:53:44,040 --> 00:53:49,736 It could continue for some time, some months... 299 00:53:49,760 --> 00:53:53,256 ...I'm told. Told by who, Rick? 300 00:53:53,280 --> 00:53:55,376 By the families I've met. 301 00:53:55,400 --> 00:53:57,816 Families who, like us, have been through it. 302 00:53:57,840 --> 00:54:01,056 Some still going through it. And we've never heard of them. 303 00:54:01,080 --> 00:54:03,336 That's right. We've never heard of them. 304 00:54:03,360 --> 00:54:06,176 We don't know their names. We don't know how long 305 00:54:06,200 --> 00:54:10,496 they've been held or how they're being treated. 306 00:54:10,520 --> 00:54:13,080 They're, um... They're invisible. 307 00:54:17,320 --> 00:54:22,416 You all know the Foreign Office Iran desk 308 00:54:22,440 --> 00:54:25,976 has advised me to do nothing. 309 00:54:26,000 --> 00:54:28,696 Say nothing. Add to the silence. 310 00:54:28,720 --> 00:54:30,696 Having now met the families, I'm not sure I can do that. 311 00:54:30,720 --> 00:54:33,536 Nor am I sure that adding to the silence is the right thing to do. 312 00:54:33,560 --> 00:54:35,280 I'm almost certain it isn't. 313 00:54:37,640 --> 00:54:40,976 And from what I can gather, um... 314 00:54:41,000 --> 00:54:44,640 ...waiting achieves nothing. And I'm thinking, she's my wife... 315 00:54:49,920 --> 00:54:53,256 She's my wife, for goodness' sake. She's a British citizen. 316 00:54:53,280 --> 00:54:56,016 She's... been kidnapped 317 00:54:56,040 --> 00:55:01,200 and wrongfully imprisoned and separated from her child and... 318 00:55:03,280 --> 00:55:05,120 ...it's wrong. Yes. 319 00:55:07,880 --> 00:55:12,056 Shouldn't I be shouting from the rooftops? Yes. 320 00:55:12,080 --> 00:55:14,696 So, is that what I do? Make a noise? 321 00:55:14,720 --> 00:55:18,976 I think you must. If you want us to make a noise, we'll make a noise. 322 00:55:19,000 --> 00:55:22,216 This is a story that people need to know. 323 00:55:22,240 --> 00:55:24,296 The world needs to know. 324 00:55:24,320 --> 00:55:28,640 Get yourself on television. Tell them. Go big. 325 00:55:30,400 --> 00:55:34,936 "My wife, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, 326 00:55:34,960 --> 00:55:38,296 "37-year-old charity worker, 327 00:55:38,320 --> 00:55:42,096 "was on holiday visiting her family in Iran. 328 00:55:42,120 --> 00:55:46,536 "She was at the airport, returning to the UK on the 3rd of April 329 00:55:46,560 --> 00:55:51,936 "when she was detained by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard." 330 00:55:51,960 --> 00:55:54,976 "She has been transferred to an unknown location" 331 00:55:55,000 --> 00:55:56,896 "in Kerman Province." 332 00:55:56,920 --> 00:56:01,040 I'd never heard of Kerman until a few days ago. 333 00:56:02,840 --> 00:56:04,416 But that's where she's been taken. 334 00:56:04,440 --> 00:56:07,816 I now intend to go public with whatever information I have, 335 00:56:07,840 --> 00:56:11,176 which is why I'm here in the office of my MP, 336 00:56:11,200 --> 00:56:15,200 asking that my Nazanin's detention be raised in Parliament. 337 00:56:17,440 --> 00:56:21,616 My daughter Gabriella is 22 months old. 338 00:56:21,640 --> 00:56:24,600 She and Nazanin have never spent a day apart. 339 00:56:26,920 --> 00:56:28,320 Never. 340 00:56:30,600 --> 00:56:34,680 She and Nazanin have never spent a day apart. 341 00:56:39,640 --> 00:56:41,400 They'll both be distraught. 342 00:56:43,160 --> 00:56:46,016 Can you imagine? They'll both be distraught. 343 00:56:46,040 --> 00:56:47,680 Take your time. 344 00:56:51,600 --> 00:56:55,256 Right. What's next? Richard, what are the charges? 345 00:56:55,280 --> 00:56:57,376 What is it she's supposed to have done? 346 00:56:57,400 --> 00:57:01,376 There have been no charges. Her family have been told 347 00:57:01,400 --> 00:57:04,616 that the investigation relates to an issue of national security. 348 00:57:04,640 --> 00:57:08,056 Nazanin works for a charity, the Thomson Reuters Foundation. 349 00:57:08,080 --> 00:57:10,936 They are a charity. And what is the position of the Foreign Office? 350 00:57:10,960 --> 00:57:13,336 Have you seen our numbers? The petition? 351 00:57:13,360 --> 00:57:17,856 No. Over 15,000 signatures in one morning. 352 00:57:17,880 --> 00:57:19,480 Rick, people care. 353 00:57:50,520 --> 00:57:54,560 UNTRANSLATED SPEECH 354 00:58:09,360 --> 00:58:11,816 REPORTERS: A British man is urging the government 355 00:58:11,840 --> 00:58:13,776 to help secure the release of his wife, 356 00:58:13,800 --> 00:58:15,816 who's been held in solitary confinement in Iran... 357 00:58:15,840 --> 00:58:18,776 ...Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who holds dual nationality, 358 00:58:18,800 --> 00:58:21,816 has been held for more than a month. The Iranian government says 359 00:58:21,840 --> 00:58:24,136 she was arrested in connection with national security... 360 00:58:24,160 --> 00:58:27,176 ...22-month-old daughter is also being kept in the country 361 00:58:27,200 --> 00:58:29,816 after the authorities confiscated her British passport... 362 00:58:29,840 --> 00:58:31,136 ...without her passport, 363 00:58:31,160 --> 00:58:33,296 his daughter is effectively trapped in Iran... 364 00:58:33,320 --> 00:58:35,496 Just over a month ago, a British Iranian woman 365 00:58:35,520 --> 00:58:37,736 was about to get on a plane back to the UK... her parents were told 366 00:58:37,760 --> 00:58:39,816 it was an issue of national security, 367 00:58:39,840 --> 00:58:43,256 but there have been no charges. And her husband, Richard Ratcliffe, 368 00:58:43,280 --> 00:58:46,856 says there is nothing to do with her work or her personal background 369 00:58:46,880 --> 00:58:49,000 that could explain her detention... 370 00:58:58,200 --> 00:58:59,920 How's your day? 371 00:59:52,360 --> 00:59:56,440 Mummy! Mummy! Mummy! 372 01:00:05,160 --> 01:00:07,200 SOBBING 373 01:00:18,160 --> 01:00:23,216 ♪ Twinkle, twinkle, little star 374 01:00:23,240 --> 01:00:28,056 ♪ How I wonder what you are 375 01:00:28,080 --> 01:00:32,376 ♪ Up above the world so high 376 01:00:32,400 --> 01:00:36,656 ♪ Like a diamond in the sky. ♪ 377 01:00:36,680 --> 01:00:38,696 That is pink and this is blue. 378 01:00:38,720 --> 01:00:41,976 Blue. This is blue. 379 01:00:42,000 --> 01:00:45,280 Is this blue? Are you sure? Yes. 380 01:00:47,720 --> 01:00:49,736 THEY LAUGH 381 01:00:49,760 --> 01:00:54,776 PLAYFUL NOISES 382 01:00:54,800 --> 01:00:56,840 THEY LAUGH 383 01:00:59,480 --> 01:01:00,936 PLAYFUL NOISES 384 01:01:00,960 --> 01:01:04,096 Again. Again? Yes. 385 01:01:04,120 --> 01:01:09,160 PLAYFUL NOISES 386 01:01:42,080 --> 01:01:46,096 ♪ Up above the world so high 387 01:01:46,120 --> 01:01:47,600 ♪ Like a... ♪ 388 01:01:54,760 --> 01:01:57,120 Gabriella? 389 01:02:00,960 --> 01:02:02,160 Mummy. 390 01:02:03,400 --> 01:02:06,096 Richard, she's gone. 391 01:02:06,120 --> 01:02:08,120 Tired. She must be. 392 01:02:09,560 --> 01:02:11,520 She must be so confused. 393 01:02:14,440 --> 01:02:16,416 Yes. 394 01:02:16,440 --> 01:02:18,520 It's sad. Very sad. 395 01:02:20,280 --> 01:02:25,376 Richard, they have asked for us to tell you to stop. End your petition. 396 01:02:25,400 --> 01:02:28,416 Stop speaking to newspapers and television. 397 01:02:28,440 --> 01:02:30,656 Don't you think the only reason the visit took place 398 01:02:30,680 --> 01:02:33,776 was because of the petition? Because of the publicity? 399 01:02:33,800 --> 01:02:37,376 The reason the visit was allowed was to give us that message to stop. 400 01:02:37,400 --> 01:02:39,176 Look, Mohammad, I do understand, 401 01:02:39,200 --> 01:02:41,936 but they cannot be allowed to do as they please. 402 01:02:41,960 --> 01:02:43,536 They also said if you do not stop, 403 01:02:43,560 --> 01:02:45,656 they will hold the family responsible. 404 01:02:45,680 --> 01:02:47,456 Yes, of course they said that. 405 01:02:47,480 --> 01:02:50,456 My father and mother would like you to stop. 406 01:02:50,480 --> 01:02:53,336 Richard, Richard, listen to me. 407 01:02:53,360 --> 01:02:55,760 UNTRANSLATED SPEECH 408 01:03:10,040 --> 01:03:13,496 No need to translate. I got the message. 409 01:03:13,520 --> 01:03:15,056 Your father's not happy. 410 01:03:15,080 --> 01:03:18,256 Nazanin was stronger than we thought she would be. 411 01:03:18,280 --> 01:03:20,320 That is the most important thing. 412 01:03:26,080 --> 01:03:27,480 This is impressive. 413 01:03:28,720 --> 01:03:31,936 Go big and suddenly you're invited inside. 414 01:03:31,960 --> 01:03:35,976 Hopefully Nazanin's family will see it that way. 415 01:03:36,000 --> 01:03:37,896 Morning. Morning, all. 416 01:03:37,920 --> 01:03:40,256 Richard, before we go into our meeting proper, 417 01:03:40,280 --> 01:03:43,616 the minister would like to say hi to you and perhaps one other. 418 01:03:43,640 --> 01:03:47,280 He's waiting. It should be John. Not a problem. 419 01:03:51,040 --> 01:03:54,136 Would you like to take a seat? Thank you. 420 01:03:54,160 --> 01:03:56,456 Mr Ratcliffe. Good morning. Good morning. 421 01:03:56,480 --> 01:04:00,776 Would you care for a cup of tea? No, no. No, no. Not for me. 422 01:04:00,800 --> 01:04:05,176 Right, then, let me, er... let me give you my card up front. 423 01:04:05,200 --> 01:04:08,256 In case conversations with my department 424 01:04:08,280 --> 01:04:09,896 become at all frustrating. 425 01:04:09,920 --> 01:04:14,736 Thank you. Though I can assure you they are doing their utmost. 426 01:04:14,760 --> 01:04:18,536 I myself will be meeting with the Iranian Charge d'Affaires 427 01:04:18,560 --> 01:04:23,576 on the 19th, and I will bring this matter up personally. 428 01:04:23,600 --> 01:04:27,136 That's good to hear. You're meeting with the Deputy Head of Mission? 429 01:04:27,160 --> 01:04:28,976 That's correct. Well, he's a good man. 430 01:04:29,000 --> 01:04:30,696 And he will inform you, quite rightly, 431 01:04:30,720 --> 01:04:34,816 that relations between the UK and Iran are improving. And the fact 432 01:04:34,840 --> 01:04:38,976 that they have acknowledged Nazanin's arrest confirms that. 433 01:04:39,000 --> 01:04:41,376 What we must now not do 434 01:04:41,400 --> 01:04:47,496 is react in ways that strengthen hardliners. 435 01:04:47,520 --> 01:04:52,016 Our advice is patience and quiet. 436 01:04:52,040 --> 01:04:58,856 Quiet enables diplomacy and strategy and, um... progress. 437 01:04:58,880 --> 01:05:01,360 Which is what we want, is it not? 438 01:05:03,000 --> 01:05:05,120 Yes, very much so. 439 01:05:06,560 --> 01:05:07,840 Good. 440 01:05:14,240 --> 01:05:17,576 "My darling little child. 441 01:05:17,600 --> 01:05:21,536 "Each morning, you will be wondering where I am." 442 01:05:21,560 --> 01:05:25,520 "Each morning, you will feel that I've abandoned you." 443 01:05:27,480 --> 01:05:31,216 "That is something I would never do." 444 01:05:31,240 --> 01:05:35,200 "Each and every second, my body aches for you." 445 01:05:39,560 --> 01:05:41,400 "My dear Richard." 446 01:05:44,080 --> 01:05:45,600 "My husband." 447 01:05:47,760 --> 01:05:49,200 "Save me." 448 01:05:52,000 --> 01:05:54,040 PHONE BUZZES 449 01:05:56,920 --> 01:05:59,336 Hello? Mohammad? 450 01:05:59,360 --> 01:06:02,496 Richard, how are you? This is Mohammad. Can you hear me? 451 01:06:02,520 --> 01:06:04,496 Yes, yes. 452 01:06:04,520 --> 01:06:06,960 Listen, I have Nazanin on a different phone. 453 01:06:09,440 --> 01:06:13,416 You do? Yes. If I put the two phones together, 454 01:06:13,440 --> 01:06:16,136 she would like to try to speak with you. Yes, yes, 455 01:06:16,160 --> 01:06:18,120 please do that. Do that. 456 01:06:23,000 --> 01:06:24,680 Richard, can you hear me? 457 01:06:26,080 --> 01:06:30,096 Nazanin! Oh, my God! 458 01:06:30,120 --> 01:06:33,296 Oh, my God! Oh, my love, is that you? 459 01:06:33,320 --> 01:06:36,616 Nazanin, it's so good to hear your voice. I miss you so much. 460 01:06:36,640 --> 01:06:40,296 I love you so much. I love you, too. I love you, too. 461 01:06:40,320 --> 01:06:43,296 Richard, they've been saying you forgot about me. 462 01:06:43,320 --> 01:06:48,096 Never. Never. No-one has forgotten about you. 463 01:06:48,120 --> 01:06:51,720 Every day, you are all we think about, and only you. 464 01:06:53,560 --> 01:06:56,336 I want this to be over. I want to come home. 465 01:06:56,360 --> 01:06:59,280 I'm scared. I'm so scared. 466 01:07:01,320 --> 01:07:04,416 My love, believe me, we're doing everything we can. 467 01:07:04,440 --> 01:07:09,096 Please stay strong. And I promise this will one day be the past. 468 01:07:09,120 --> 01:07:11,080 I promise. I promise. 469 01:07:13,360 --> 01:07:14,560 My love? 470 01:07:16,440 --> 01:07:20,200 Nazanin? Naz? Sorry, Richard, but she's gone.