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Shake him.

Shit.

Hey.

- Just call me later, yeah? - Yes. Yeah.

- What's going on? - We need to talk.

Prime minister.

General Livingston.

As chief of the defence staff,

you should know that I ordered MI6 to locate four doctors

being held hostage in French Guiana.

… I know that breaks normal protocol,

but president to us saint authorized and then aborted a French rescue mission.

I gave our agent on the ground permission

to pursue the two jeeps that the doctors were loaded into.

- I've kept it close. - May I ask why?

One of the hostages is my husband.

I'm being blackmailed.

Someone sent me a video of us in Washington.

- Did you share it with anyone? - Are you really asking me that?

No. Listen, I'm… I'm sorry.

Fuck.

What do they even want?

- They're demanding Dalton's resignation. - Jesus.

I know we don't have a significant presence in the area,

but there must be other rescue scenarios.

Black ops team?

Air support for any kind of British mission would take 48 hours to mobilize,

and even then, sending our military into a French territory

would be impossible to hide.

You'd need toussaint's clearance.

What made her pull the mission?

We were about to send in a rescue team,

but they threatened to go public with the video, so I… I called it off.

Get secret service to trace the message. Shut them down.

I can't have anyone who works for me know about us.

They have her husband. For Christ's sake, you have to do something.

They took him on French soil.

They're controlling my response, so I can't help her.

Right now, I… I don't even know who to trust.

Then you shouldn't have come here. It's too much of a risk.

I don't have anyone else to talk to about this. I…

You know what's at stake here if desmaris and his far-right thugs take power.

I have to win the election.

You cannot let them do this to you.

Help me.

Even if you were able to buy us the two days we need,

I can't promise that we can keep this mission a secret from the French.

Then I have to convince to us saint to change her mind.

There's someone I know, they could take a look at your phone.

One of the people you protest with?

They wanna see me buried.

But I don't. Vivienne, listen to me.

I'm on that video too.

Give me a few hours.

Vivienne, it's Abigail.

We've been over all the rescue scenarios.

There's no way of bringing them back alive without your help.

Whatever's happened, whatever's going on, we need to keep talking.

I'm… I'm running out of time.

Slow him down.

Stop!

Why didn't you kill him?

In French, for fuck's sake.

Carol from Birmingham.

Carol, you're live on air. Tell us your story.

My husband was diagnosed with hodgkin's lymphoma in January.

He's been responding well to the chemo, but three weeks ago

they told us they couldn't source a supply of medication for him.

He's been going downhill ever since.

We've been trying everywhere,

but all the patient liaison officers we speak to say they're out of stock.

And he can't wait any longer. He's just getting worse.

He's 48 years old, and without chemo, he's gonna die.

You know, I voted for this government, for Abigail Dalton,

because she said she was gonna put the nhs first.

But what's the use of more nurses if they don't have enough drugs?

Morning, all. Shall we?

Would you mind?

Where the fuck is to us saint? She's ignoring my calls.

Mercer is missing.

MI6 located his truck via satellite.

They found blood but no body.

- Even so, we have to assume he's dead. - So what do we do now?

The kidnappers will reach out again. The deadline is 1:00 pm.

And that's it? We just… we just wait?

We can attempt to de-escalate the situation

and appeal for a peaceful release, but you cannot negotiate.

You need to neutralize the power they have over you.

By letting Alex die?

By choosing your country over your family.

That's the job.

Tell the cabinet. They need to know.

No. It will undermine my authority in the middle of a national crisis.

The longer you keep this a secret, the worse it'll be when the news gets out.

You have to tell your ministers.

Is the deal possible with president to us saint?

Not unless we're willing to let the French immigration officers

enforce UK borders.

She's trying to secure a deal that appeals to the hard right.

We're a sovereign nation.

- We police our own borders. - That's exactly what I told her.

- If she's immovable... - prime minister.

You simply can't allow the French to dictate terms.

We're already getting it in the neck from the mail for taking in the migrants

refugees.

- Right. Look, I'm simply saying... - it's noted, Dan. Thank you.

There's, rumors circling white hall

that to us saint left the reception rather abruptly last night.

Is there something else going on we should know, prime minister?

Nothing that's relevant to this conversation.

What's next?

Sylvie, you shouldn't. That's classified.

You shouldn't even be in here.

I know about the deadline.

That they're going to kill someone.

- I'm so sorry. I didn't know she was here. - It's not ayesha's fault. You lied to me.

You said as soon as you knew anything, you'd tell me.

- We were just trying to verify a location. - Bullshit!

Don't talk to me like that.

- Ayesha… -just give me a second. - Yeah, of course.

What happened?

There was a French rescue team en route,

and then president to us saint changed her mind about sending them

- why would she do that? - I… I don't know.

What do they want from you?

They want me to stand down.

So you're gonna have to do that.

They took him because they think that I will give in

if it comes down to a choice between this job and my family.

But they don't know who I am, who we are.

Your dad was with me every step of the way to get here.

He wouldn't want me to surrender.

Not until we were out of options.

You can put any kind of spin on it you want,

but if anything happens to dad, I'll never forgive you.

Who is he?

Must be MI6.

He came to rescue us.

I need your help.

Okay. He's lost quite a bit of blood front and back.

Trace, search the med kit for celox, hemcon, and an iv.

Hey. Hey, I'm Alex.

We're doctors. Can you tell us your name?

- It's Tom. Tom. - Hey, Tom.

- Yeah. - Right. We're gonna help you, okay?

I've got celox, but no fluids though.

Find the exit wound on the back, right?

- Apply as much pressure as you can. - Got it.

Celox.

Tom, this is gonna hurt, okay?

- Stay with us, Tom. - You're all right.

Did you hear them? They're British. What does that mean?

It means that someone's gone to a lot of trouble to get rid of my wife.

Bonjour.

What are you doing?!

Hey.

- Someone's following me. - What?

The men from last night.

- Wh… what? Which men? What, sas? - When I left your place.

Your… your step mum's security.

I see one of them now.

- Why is she doing this to me? - No… it's all right. You're okay.

No, no, no. It's not all right.

First she comes to your flat at fucking 3:00 A.M., and now this.

There's something you're not telling me, isn't there?

Who is this woman?

Me and Vivienne were in a relationship.

- What? - It didn't last long, but it… it was real.

She's your fucking step mum.

How?

I worked for a few weeks on her campaign, and, …

It was… it was crazy and intense,

and I think, in a weird way, we maybe needed each other.

This is some fucked-up thing to do with your dad, right?

Look, I'm not making any excuses,

and I did feel something, but it's in the past.

Sas.

I love you.

And I really need you.

You have to believe that.

Prime minister.

I'll be in the car.

Look, I couldn't tell the cabinet, not yet. I need more time.

- To do what? - To make a deal with to us saint.

I'm going to speak to her at this event.

I have to convince her to change her mind.

The mission was set, then she backed out, and I wanna know why.

She's playing hardball to try and win an election.

If I give her what she wants, maybe she'll help me bring Alex back.

You heard ogilvy. The knives will be out

the moment you make a concession on our border security.

- It's all she's interested in discussing. - I'll negotiate.

You are badly compromised. This is why you have to tell your ministers.

- No one in your position... - no one is in my position.

Prime minister.

I cannot serve you if you won't take my advice.

For Christ's sake, kofi. How many fronts do you want me to be fighting on?

I am not fighting you.

I have been trying to help you.

But by continuing down this path, you leave me no alternative.

You're going to quit in the middle of all of this?

I have 22 years on the clock and a reputation I am damn proud of,

but it's clear my counsel is of no use to you.

I know you've been shopping around for my replacement,

so maybe you'd like to expedite that process.

Has the French president outplayed you, prime minister?

Prime minister!

It's day two of the crucial anglo-French summit,

and pm Abigail Dalton and French president Vivienne to us saint

are attending the electric vehicle exhibit in central London,

one of several public appearances they will be making over the coming days.

Prime minister Dalton is set to negotiate a number of issues

with president to us saint…

A collaboration that transcends borders, driving us towards a sustainable future.

This aircraft is powered entirely by electric motors…

I've been calling your people all morning. We need to talk.

Not here.

It has to be now. I'm out of time.

Now, these are a fairly fascinating piece of kit.

Basically, you're charging from one battery to another.

If I allow you to put your border forces on UK soil,

it will ruin me politically.

…technology is that it can be deployed absolutely anywhere.

Isn't that right?

- But I have no choice. - Also fantastic is its focus.

It's wonderful. Now…

- I'll do it. - When you consider 95%…

I'll give you what you want, if that's what it takes.

…normal charging, but you are right…

I can't.

- What do you mean? - …The bigger problems…

It's what you came here for.

- You want the bloody deal. Take it. - …and logistics, not technology.

How do you address the challenge of reducing the charging time?

The efficiency of the process is Paramount for its widespread adoption, no?

Indeed, that is a crucial aspect of our electric revolution.

If you want to humiliate me and score points back home, that's fine.

Just

help me bring him home.

…plenty of time for charging…

I'm begging you.

No. Bigger problems around charging are political and logistical…

If this isn't a negotiation tactic, then… why did you stop the mission?

Madam president, how's your trip in London?

I want you in that situation room with me when the deadline expires,

because if any of those doctors die, then their blood will be on your hands.

That is going to be a problem we are hoping to address in the future.

- Thank you so much. It has been… - thank you.

…such a pleasure to meet you both.

- Thank you very much. - Pleasure.

Madam president!

That dress with the pockets hasn't fitted her for two years.

Because you never throw anything out.

I need to see her.

Tell me that having saskia followed wasn't your idea.

You might trust her. I don't even know her.

You came to me, and I offered you help, so here it is.

Whoever sent that video used a dark-web sms gateway,

so they were able to hide their location.

Okay, we're done.

You're on your own now.

I'm sorry. For all of it.

If I let them take me down, then my enemies win.

You used to believe in me.

I'm not the one who changed.

Stay away from us.

Keep your head in the game, sylvie.

- Sorry. - I'm joking.

Can I ask you something about mum?

Of course.

Do you trust her?

Where's this coming from?

If there's something you want to tell me, sweetheart,

you can.

It's just you and me.

Whatever it is,

you can tell me.

And we'll fix it.

They're gonna kill dad!

What?

Who is?

Wh…

Sylvie.

Prime minister.

- How long? - Expecting to hear from them any time.

I have a foreign office negotiator waiting.

- I'd like to bring them in. - I'll do the talking.

Are you sure it's wise to give them that kind of access?

I don't have any cards left.

- They've sent a link. - Accessing it now.

Thank god.

Abi… hey.

They've got agent Mercer. He's still alive.

"Now we have another hostage."

"You really shouldn't be fucking with us."

"So what's it going to be?"

I need to know who these people are.

Tell me who you are and why you're doing this.

"No more time. Say goodbye."

Wait. Stop.

Look, don't do this. I… I

- let me help you. I can help. - Prime minister.

You said wanted my attention. You have it.

I'm here. Just tell me what your grievance is,

and we can talk about it, just you and me, no intermediaries.

I'm listening.

"Resign and it's over."

"You can make us all safe. It's up to you."

Give me more time. Please.

Alex.

I love you.

I love you, and I trust you.

Whoever these people are,

okay, it's their betrayal, not yours.

- I know about the deadline. Get off me! - Move away from the door.

- I need to speak to my mum. - She can't talk right now.

- Let me... - you can't be here right now.

Why don't you go back upstairs?

I'll be with you in two minutes, okay? Yeah?

"Time's up."

- Dad? - Sylvie.

No!

Bring him back.

- Sylvie. - Sylvie. Go upstairs.

- Get away from me! - Sylvie.

- Sylvie. - Get away from me.

This is your fault.

You're killing him!

No! No!

You need to stop this.

These people haven't done anything to you. This is about my wife, not them.

Please. We have families.

I have a daughter.

So did I.

Noah!

Noah!

We need to start being honest with each other,

or every single one of those hostages are dead.

Someone's threatening me.

They sent a video during last night's reception

when we were in the room together.

It appeared on my phone, and then it was gone. No trace.

A video of what?

I can't say.

There are people dying. That's my husband. What do you mean you can't say?

If you tell me, then I… I can help you.

So that's why you pulled the mission?

We're both being blackmailed.

If I help you get Alex back,

they'll go public with what they have on me,

and that will be the end of my presidency.

"Whoever these people are, it's their betrayal, not yours."

What did he mean by that?

That you can only betray someone who you have an allegiance to.

I think the kidnappers are British.

If we stand together, then we are a force.

If I help you, they'll destroy me,

and there's too much at stake for my country.

People I care about will get hurt.

Either way, I lose everything, and

you have no part in it?

It's my choice to save myself and my family.

You need to make your own.

We have a leak.

I have a source

that has given me information related to your husband.

I understand that Alex has been taken hostage

with a group of British doctors.

I also know from my source that you've been given certain demands

in order to secure his safe release.

A military operation was orchestrated with the French and then shelved.

- Is that true? And if so, why? - Who's your source?

- I can't say. - What is it you want?

A closer relationship with the press office?

Better access to me?

That… that doesn't seem to be my problem.

Any situation like the one you describe would be classified.

- It's an issue of national security. - Our lawyers don't see it that way.

It's in the public interest.

Even if it risks the loss of innocent lives?

Is that confirmation?

According to my source, if it's left up to you, they're all going to die.

They've shot two already, haven't they?

Our legal team are clearing this for print,

and the story will be on tomorrow's front page.

You are, of course, entitled to give your side of the story.

Would you like to address the allegation, prime minister,

of your husband being used as leverage to force your resignation?

- No comment. - You kept this secret from everyone.

You were meant to be the politician people could trust.

Zadie, Mr. Kingsley's leaving now.

Yeah.

Okay.

Okay. …

We'll issue a d-notice to the times, tell them it's a matter of national security.

They'll find a way round it. They'll publish online outside of the UK.

You can't stop him.

But we could get ahead of him. Make an announcement tonight. Just

put an end to it.

When you say "an end to it," what are we ending, exactly?

What are you going to say?

The only thing that I can say.

Abigail, you cannot resign.

You cannot give them what they want.

Set it up.

Thank you.

- Okay, on air in five… - I'm going to stand.

Thank you. Four, three

let's go live now to downing street.

Good evening, prime minister.

Good evening.

We received a call from your office

requesting the opportunity for you to address the British public directly.

Hi, it's Abigail. Leave me a message, and I'll get back to you when I can.

…to apologize for the haste of all of this.

I hope as I explain the past 36 hours,

you'll understand why I've been forced into this position.

As some of you may know, my husband, Alex Anderson,

is part of the charitable organization médecins sans frontières.

Change the channel. Put the news on.

What's going on?

He recently flew to French Guiana

alongside a team of British doctors.

I last spoke with him on Thursday morning,

after which time I received president to us saint…

What is she doing? Were we told about this?

No. The press officer caught it.

This invitation was made with the intention of negotiating a deal

that would see France help supply the UK with drugs

to alleviate the acute shortage we're facing…

We have to stop her. Call adomako.

…a deal with president to us saint?

Precisely.

Negotiations had begun when we received the news

that my husband and three other doctors had been kidnapped.

We received a video on sylvie's… on my daughter's phone.

Alex reading out a message from his captors.

My daughter saw the look on her father's face, and I…

I don't think she'll ever forget that.

The video was a demand for me to resign the office of prime minister

in return for the safe release of Alex and his fellow doctors.

They are targeting me.

They have weaponized my family,

my husband and my daughter.

Everything in my body,

every instinct as a human,

is telling me to give them what they want.

I want my husband back, and my daughter wants her father back.

But I cannot give in to them for the sake of my country.

I will not be threatened.

I will not negotiate.

And I will not resign.

Some people might struggle to understand that.

They might think that I'm cold or unfeeling.

But these people will stop at nothing.

If I resign, no one in a position of authority is safe.

No family member, no child, no loved one.

They're all fair game.

And I know that because these individuals have been bold enough

to blackmail president to us saint.

She offered military support to retrieve the doctors from French territory,

but her offer was rescinded when the captors contacted her.

They made threats.

And do you know what the kidnappers are using

to try and influence president to us saint?

Are any of her family in danger?

At this moment in time, I don't know the details,

except that they have been tying the hands of the French

to frustrate our attempts to bring the doctors back home.

As a result, two of Alex's team… fuck.

- …have now been murdered. - What's she doing?

- …British doctor and a local translator. - Fighting back.

I've informed both of their families.

This isn't just about forcing me to stand down.

This is a direct attack on our democracy,

an attempt to hinder us, to destabilize us, and to silence our…

- Hello. - What is this?

I honestly have no idea.

…than anyone, if…

You're on the ground for this express reason. No surprises.

- We misjudged Dalton. - You misjudged her.

If she won't leave, then it's time to up the ante.

I'm coming home.

…and to me, that is not an option.

But your husband could also be a casualty.

That's surely an impossible situation you find yourself in.

I want more than anything to have my husband home

and to get the two remaining doctors back to their families.

But my loyalties are to this country.

I will not allow it to be held to ransom.

And anyone who thinks that I would

has badly underestimated me.