1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:04,999 All over the world, humanity reacts to the simple fact 2 00:00:05,000 --> 00:00:07,839 the species that came before us was woken up. 3 00:00:07,840 --> 00:00:11,199 The Unified Intelligence Taskforce was created 4 00:00:11,200 --> 00:00:12,639 to deal with alien life forms. 5 00:00:12,640 --> 00:00:14,079 I haven't got clearance. 6 00:00:14,080 --> 00:00:17,199 I am Grade Ten. I work in transport. I'm a clerk. 7 00:00:17,200 --> 00:00:19,079 Almost. 8 00:00:19,080 --> 00:00:22,479 The first official meeting with Homo aqua will begin here. 9 00:00:22,480 --> 00:00:23,919 My name is Kate Lethbridge-Stewart, 10 00:00:23,920 --> 00:00:26,560 Commander-in-Chief of the Unified Intelligence Taskforce. 11 00:00:28,720 --> 00:00:32,639 And I hope this will be the start of a great endeavour to find peace. 12 00:00:32,640 --> 00:00:34,039 We have a gift for you. 13 00:00:34,040 --> 00:00:35,919 My children. 14 00:00:35,920 --> 00:00:38,079 But they choked on your oil 15 00:00:38,080 --> 00:00:39,879 and poison and excrement. 16 00:00:39,880 --> 00:00:42,479 I must state that we recognise the problems... 17 00:00:42,480 --> 00:00:44,680 You are not known to us. We would speak... 18 00:00:46,240 --> 00:00:47,560 ..with him. 19 00:01:42,720 --> 00:01:44,639 - Ah... - With me, please, sir. 20 00:01:44,640 --> 00:01:47,680 I suggest that this, um... meeting is adjourned... 21 00:01:49,600 --> 00:01:51,599 - ..while we, er... - Follow me. 22 00:01:51,600 --> 00:01:52,839 ..while we regroup. 23 00:01:55,680 --> 00:01:57,039 His name's Barclay Pierre-Dupont. 24 00:01:57,040 --> 00:01:59,239 He's a Grade Ten who works in logistics. 25 00:01:59,240 --> 00:02:01,199 - Family? - Ex-wife and teenage child. 26 00:02:01,200 --> 00:02:03,279 Bring them in, put them in an interview room. 27 00:02:03,280 --> 00:02:06,360 I want his file on my screen by the time I get downstairs. 28 00:02:08,800 --> 00:02:10,399 Kate Lethbridge-Stewart. 29 00:02:10,400 --> 00:02:12,719 Yeah, I know. I book your taxis. 30 00:02:12,720 --> 00:02:13,800 Sit down. 31 00:02:16,120 --> 00:02:19,439 We weren't expecting this... obviously. 32 00:02:19,440 --> 00:02:21,599 - Me, either. - So help me understand. 33 00:02:21,600 --> 00:02:24,199 Out of nearly eight billion humans on this planet, 34 00:02:24,200 --> 00:02:27,559 why do Homo aqua want you as Ambassador? 35 00:02:27,560 --> 00:02:28,599 I don't know. 36 00:02:28,600 --> 00:02:31,279 What communications have you had with Homo aqua prior to today? 37 00:02:31,280 --> 00:02:32,559 None. 38 00:02:32,560 --> 00:02:33,600 Never. 39 00:02:34,960 --> 00:02:36,959 I mean, I had a goldfish once. Is that relevant? 40 00:02:36,960 --> 00:02:38,439 This isn't a joke, Mr Dupont. 41 00:02:38,440 --> 00:02:40,479 I'm not joking. 42 00:02:40,480 --> 00:02:42,359 He was called Simon. 43 00:02:42,360 --> 00:02:44,919 Right now, a team of experts are trawling through 44 00:02:44,920 --> 00:02:47,239 every detail of your private life. 45 00:02:47,240 --> 00:02:50,279 Every text message, every email, every photo, 46 00:02:50,280 --> 00:02:52,039 everyone you've ever met. 47 00:02:52,040 --> 00:02:54,759 Barclay Pierre-Dupont, born 15.11.82. 48 00:02:54,760 --> 00:02:56,959 - Get me his immediate family. - Yes, ma'am. 49 00:02:56,960 --> 00:02:58,839 Vehicles en route. 50 00:02:58,840 --> 00:03:01,799 Parents, deceased. Married Barbara Nyamai, June 2003. 51 00:03:01,800 --> 00:03:03,479 Divorced November 2022. 52 00:03:03,480 --> 00:03:04,720 The split was amicable. 53 00:03:05,720 --> 00:03:07,439 Whatever he's done, I'm not part of it. 54 00:03:07,440 --> 00:03:09,039 We're not even together! 55 00:03:09,040 --> 00:03:10,640 I understand, ma'am. Sit down. 56 00:03:11,720 --> 00:03:13,919 Teenage child. Kirby, 16. 57 00:03:13,920 --> 00:03:16,079 Lives with the mother. Studying A-levels. 58 00:03:16,080 --> 00:03:18,879 Seize all devices and bring them in for questioning right now. 59 00:03:18,880 --> 00:03:21,799 My family have got nothing to do with this. 60 00:03:21,800 --> 00:03:22,839 They don't even know I'm here. 61 00:03:22,840 --> 00:03:25,440 I never asked for this to happen, OK? 62 00:03:26,520 --> 00:03:28,639 But I do want to help. 63 00:03:28,640 --> 00:03:29,800 And the thing is... 64 00:03:31,680 --> 00:03:33,719 ..you need me. 65 00:03:33,720 --> 00:03:34,760 Am I right? 66 00:03:36,200 --> 00:03:38,320 Well, am I right? 67 00:03:41,200 --> 00:03:43,159 The first day of H2O diplomacy 68 00:03:43,160 --> 00:03:46,199 has concluded with an abrupt change of ambassador. 69 00:03:47,680 --> 00:03:50,999 Sir Jonathan Hynes has made no comment over his dismissal, 70 00:03:51,000 --> 00:03:54,919 and the identity of the new ambassador has been suppressed. 71 00:03:54,920 --> 00:03:57,959 This man is the most important person on the planet. 72 00:03:57,960 --> 00:03:59,919 Don't we have a right to know who he is? 73 00:03:59,920 --> 00:04:04,679 We cannot allow a foreign species to dictate our diplomacy process. 74 00:04:04,680 --> 00:04:06,880 This is dangerous. 75 00:04:10,898 --> 00:04:11,865 Prime Minister. 76 00:04:11,890 --> 00:04:15,255 The H20 Committee will not allow a random civilian to represent them. 77 00:04:15,280 --> 00:04:17,919 Kate, you're to go back in that room and tell her. 78 00:04:17,920 --> 00:04:21,919 We choose our Ambassador and the Committee's decision is final. 79 00:04:21,920 --> 00:04:24,319 I'd do it myself, but it doesn't look good, does it, 80 00:04:24,320 --> 00:04:26,039 if I'm the one in there when war breaks out? 81 00:04:26,040 --> 00:04:27,919 Not when you can blame UNIT. 82 00:04:27,920 --> 00:04:29,319 Sorry. 83 00:04:29,320 --> 00:04:30,880 That's not what I meant. 84 00:04:32,400 --> 00:04:34,759 Look, maybe it's better woman-to-woman. 85 00:04:34,760 --> 00:04:36,639 If that's what she is. Is that what she is? 86 00:04:39,320 --> 00:04:40,999 Please, Kate. 87 00:04:41,000 --> 00:04:42,480 We're relying on you. 88 00:04:46,320 --> 00:04:48,680 Thank you for this unscheduled consultation. 89 00:04:50,240 --> 00:04:51,999 I am Kate Lethbridge-Stewart, 90 00:04:52,000 --> 00:04:55,039 Commander-in-Chief of the Unified Intelligence Taskforce 91 00:04:55,040 --> 00:04:58,479 and representative of the H2O Committee. 92 00:04:58,480 --> 00:05:01,399 The Committee has requested urgent action 93 00:05:01,400 --> 00:05:03,560 regarding the role of Human Ambassador. 94 00:05:04,560 --> 00:05:07,239 Rather than appoint this civilian, 95 00:05:07,240 --> 00:05:10,040 they request that you trust in our original candidate. 96 00:05:11,680 --> 00:05:13,360 You talk of trust... 97 00:05:14,360 --> 00:05:16,879 ..while meeting in secret. 98 00:05:16,880 --> 00:05:18,240 In the dark. 99 00:05:19,760 --> 00:05:22,479 We would hear from the Ambassador. 100 00:05:22,480 --> 00:05:24,399 Mr Dupont is unprepared. 101 00:05:24,400 --> 00:05:26,319 We would hear... 102 00:05:26,320 --> 00:05:28,400 ...from the Ambassador. 103 00:05:39,840 --> 00:05:41,320 Come closer. 104 00:05:53,520 --> 00:05:54,840 Hello. 105 00:05:56,040 --> 00:05:57,999 Um... 106 00:05:58,000 --> 00:06:00,399 Do... do you have a name? 107 00:06:00,400 --> 00:06:03,999 Is that a thing? Cos... I'm Barclay. 108 00:06:04,000 --> 00:06:05,079 It's Scottish. 109 00:06:05,080 --> 00:06:09,559 Well, my... my gran was... my gran was Sc... Scottish. 110 00:06:09,560 --> 00:06:11,520 My title will not translate. 111 00:06:13,080 --> 00:06:16,480 But you may call me Salt. 112 00:06:17,480 --> 00:06:18,680 Salt. 113 00:06:20,720 --> 00:06:22,160 Hi. 114 00:06:24,000 --> 00:06:27,279 Listen, I'm just a regular guy. 115 00:06:27,280 --> 00:06:28,719 I work in an office. 116 00:06:28,720 --> 00:06:30,559 I don't know about diplomacy or politics. 117 00:06:30,560 --> 00:06:32,039 I don't even own a decent suit... 118 00:06:32,040 --> 00:06:35,439 We chose you for your humanity and compassion, 119 00:06:35,440 --> 00:06:37,879 not your expertise. 120 00:06:37,880 --> 00:06:40,679 Your leaders would replace you. 121 00:06:40,680 --> 00:06:42,199 But what do you want? 122 00:06:42,200 --> 00:06:45,439 I'm... I'm fine with whatever they decide. 123 00:06:45,440 --> 00:06:46,519 No. 124 00:06:46,520 --> 00:06:48,000 What do you really think? 125 00:06:52,200 --> 00:06:53,760 I think... 126 00:06:56,240 --> 00:06:58,959 ..this process is about everybody, right? 127 00:06:58,960 --> 00:07:00,879 The whole world. 128 00:07:00,880 --> 00:07:02,559 It's not just prime ministers and presidents, 129 00:07:02,560 --> 00:07:07,079 it's real people, like me, who worry about their bills and their kids. 130 00:07:07,080 --> 00:07:09,159 I mean, I'm a nobody. 131 00:07:09,160 --> 00:07:10,600 I get it, but I think... 132 00:07:12,200 --> 00:07:14,880 ..maybe it's time people like me had more of a voice. 133 00:07:16,000 --> 00:07:17,160 We hear you... 134 00:07:18,720 --> 00:07:19,920 ..Ambassador. 135 00:07:22,120 --> 00:07:23,839 It is decided. 136 00:07:23,840 --> 00:07:26,880 Your request has been heard and denied. 137 00:07:28,600 --> 00:07:31,799 Barclay will be present at dawn tomorrow, 138 00:07:31,800 --> 00:07:33,720 or negotiations will end. 139 00:07:37,000 --> 00:07:38,319 Oh, no. 140 00:07:38,320 --> 00:07:39,919 Where are you taking me? 141 00:07:39,920 --> 00:07:41,799 Huh? 142 00:07:41,800 --> 00:07:43,279 What about my family? 143 00:07:43,280 --> 00:07:45,000 Please, I don't want to be shot. 144 00:07:46,080 --> 00:07:47,840 Oh, no, no, no, no, no. 145 00:07:51,840 --> 00:07:53,360 Are you going to kill me? 146 00:07:55,120 --> 00:07:56,519 I forgot my gun. 147 00:07:56,520 --> 00:07:57,719 Really? 148 00:07:57,720 --> 00:07:58,759 No. 149 00:07:58,760 --> 00:08:00,959 Ah! 150 00:08:00,960 --> 00:08:04,279 Look, look, look, look, I'm not a spy or a collaborator. 151 00:08:04,280 --> 00:08:06,759 And I wasn't disrespecting anyone, if that's how it sounded, all right? 152 00:08:06,760 --> 00:08:09,039 And my mouth, it just goes on autopilot. 153 00:08:09,040 --> 00:08:11,039 I mean, the same thing happened when I proposed to my ex. 154 00:08:11,040 --> 00:08:12,960 It took me about 20 minutes to get to the ring... 155 00:08:12,985 --> 00:08:14,140 Barclay. 156 00:08:14,440 --> 00:08:16,040 I need someone I can work with. 157 00:08:17,080 --> 00:08:18,200 Well, yeah, of co... 158 00:08:19,480 --> 00:08:21,399 Of course you do, yeah. 159 00:08:21,400 --> 00:08:23,240 And I think I can work with you. 160 00:08:27,280 --> 00:08:29,199 What? 161 00:08:29,200 --> 00:08:31,639 Wait, hang on, I mean... 162 00:08:31,640 --> 00:08:33,559 About five minutes ago, you were trying to get rid of me. 163 00:08:33,560 --> 00:08:35,439 I have to tread carefully. 164 00:08:35,440 --> 00:08:37,719 All UNIT wants is a peaceful settlement, 165 00:08:37,720 --> 00:08:40,919 but there are levels and levels of politics at play here, 166 00:08:40,920 --> 00:08:43,120 international rivalries that go way back. 167 00:08:44,280 --> 00:08:47,760 The truth is, I've spent my whole life fighting for this planet. 168 00:08:48,880 --> 00:08:50,160 Now, with your help... 169 00:08:51,800 --> 00:08:54,879 ..I get to build a better world for every one. 170 00:08:54,880 --> 00:08:56,119 I don't want to let you down. 171 00:08:56,120 --> 00:08:58,839 I mean, I keep thinking about the time I mixed up the taxis 172 00:08:58,840 --> 00:09:01,359 - and you ended up in... - Splott. I remember. 173 00:09:01,360 --> 00:09:03,840 But Homo aqua chose you for a reason... 174 00:09:05,040 --> 00:09:07,839 ..and I'm prepared to give you a chance. 175 00:09:07,840 --> 00:09:09,360 OK, er... 176 00:09:12,640 --> 00:09:14,120 ..so what happens now? 177 00:09:15,120 --> 00:09:16,160 Now... 178 00:09:17,440 --> 00:09:19,000 ..your life changes. 179 00:09:25,080 --> 00:09:28,039 The Ambassador's transport now arriving at diplomatic hotel. 180 00:09:28,040 --> 00:09:29,440 Clear the corridors. 181 00:09:43,360 --> 00:09:45,919 Security protocols. All delegates and diplomatic staff 182 00:09:45,920 --> 00:09:47,479 are being relocated for their own safety. 183 00:09:47,480 --> 00:09:49,519 But for how long? And what about my family? 184 00:09:49,520 --> 00:09:50,599 Can I call them? 185 00:09:50,600 --> 00:09:51,919 - Barclay! - Dad! 186 00:09:51,920 --> 00:09:54,159 - Hey-eh. - What the hell's going on?? 187 00:09:54,160 --> 00:09:55,679 I know, I know, I know, I know. 188 00:09:55,680 --> 00:10:00,480 Barclay will be present at dawn tomorrow or negotiations will end. 189 00:10:01,840 --> 00:10:04,399 "We hear you." That's what she said to him - we. 190 00:10:04,400 --> 00:10:06,759 And if that's true, how was she communicating with her people? 191 00:10:06,760 --> 00:10:08,039 Maybe she's wearing an implant. 192 00:10:08,040 --> 00:10:09,759 Well, they could have shared consciousness. 193 00:10:09,760 --> 00:10:11,239 Or some kind of mycorrhizal network. 194 00:10:11,240 --> 00:10:13,799 Well, maybe they've mastered sound in a way we don't understand, 195 00:10:13,800 --> 00:10:15,999 using frequencies we can't even hear. 196 00:10:16,000 --> 00:10:17,039 Like Mariah Carey. 197 00:10:18,080 --> 00:10:21,799 I noticed something earlier, when Sir Jonathan presented the flower. 198 00:10:21,800 --> 00:10:24,240 Everyone focused on her, but look. 199 00:10:28,200 --> 00:10:30,200 The exact moment she inhales... 200 00:10:31,360 --> 00:10:32,999 ..they all do, 201 00:10:33,000 --> 00:10:34,360 even the ones in the water 202 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:38,039 She's softening her language. 203 00:10:38,040 --> 00:10:39,839 She used sarcasm, 204 00:10:39,840 --> 00:10:41,999 like she's learning, adapting. 205 00:10:42,000 --> 00:10:44,199 They want an everyman as Ambassador. 206 00:10:44,200 --> 00:10:47,239 But is that what she is? Cos she's extraordinary. 207 00:10:47,240 --> 00:10:49,639 Those remains are en route to the lab. 208 00:10:49,640 --> 00:10:51,959 And the H20 Committee are kicking off. 209 00:10:51,960 --> 00:10:53,959 They want to see you. 210 00:10:53,960 --> 00:10:56,559 So we're just accepting her choice of Ambassador? 211 00:10:56,560 --> 00:10:58,279 What if he's not up to it? 212 00:10:58,280 --> 00:11:00,879 Their race has survived under the sea for millennia 213 00:11:00,880 --> 00:11:02,959 with centuries of social, evolutionary 214 00:11:02,960 --> 00:11:04,599 and technological advantage. 215 00:11:04,600 --> 00:11:08,160 She's running this show, whether we like it or not. 216 00:11:16,560 --> 00:11:18,039 Evening. 217 00:11:18,040 --> 00:11:19,959 Didn't think you were in tonight. 218 00:11:19,960 --> 00:11:22,519 I volunteered. Didn't want to miss this. 219 00:11:22,520 --> 00:11:24,959 - Let's prep one for imaging. - Mm-hm. 220 00:11:24,960 --> 00:11:26,360 Careful. 221 00:11:36,120 --> 00:11:38,079 We'll take tissue samples. 222 00:11:38,080 --> 00:11:39,600 Prep some slides. 223 00:11:46,200 --> 00:11:48,879 But you... you work in admin. 224 00:11:48,880 --> 00:11:50,719 You're not an Ambassador! 225 00:11:50,720 --> 00:11:52,639 You couldn't even finish your wedding speech! 226 00:11:52,640 --> 00:11:54,640 Only cos your dad spilt wine all over it. 227 00:11:54,692 --> 00:11:55,775 - Ugh! - On purpose! 228 00:11:55,800 --> 00:11:58,519 So you're literally the person they're talking about on TV? 229 00:11:58,520 --> 00:12:00,719 - Like, all the time. - Yeah, but you can't say a word. 230 00:12:00,744 --> 00:12:02,320 - Not to anyone. - Who are we going to tell? 231 00:12:02,345 --> 00:12:04,639 - We're prisoners! - But Dad is famous. 232 00:12:04,640 --> 00:12:06,479 OK, just look on the bright side, look at the view. 233 00:12:06,480 --> 00:12:07,719 That's... It's nice. 234 00:12:07,720 --> 00:12:09,439 And this room, it's amazing, isn't it? It's huge. 235 00:12:09,440 --> 00:12:12,159 Am I the only person living in the real world right now? 236 00:12:12,160 --> 00:12:14,239 What about work and school? 237 00:12:14,240 --> 00:12:17,119 Kirby's got that coach trip on Thursday. 238 00:12:17,120 --> 00:12:18,319 - A coach trip?! - Yeah. 239 00:12:18,320 --> 00:12:20,039 Oh, I'm glad you've got your priorities in order. 240 00:12:20,040 --> 00:12:22,439 Never mind the massive international crisis! 241 00:12:22,440 --> 00:12:24,439 Er, no, I'm not sure the minibar's included. 242 00:12:24,440 --> 00:12:25,479 Sue me. 243 00:12:25,480 --> 00:12:27,679 So, if you're an Ambassador, 244 00:12:27,680 --> 00:12:30,479 does that mean you get to make, like, actual decisions? 245 00:12:30,480 --> 00:12:31,719 No. God, no. 246 00:12:31,720 --> 00:12:33,879 They've got like this whole committee who writes everything, 247 00:12:33,880 --> 00:12:35,479 does the policy. I just have to read it out. 248 00:12:35,480 --> 00:12:37,479 But then, like, why you? 249 00:12:37,480 --> 00:12:38,919 I don't know. 250 00:12:38,920 --> 00:12:40,760 - She just chose me. - What's she like? 251 00:12:42,160 --> 00:12:43,759 Well... 252 00:12:43,760 --> 00:12:46,839 ..I mean, she's kind of like us, but she's... 253 00:12:46,840 --> 00:12:48,200 Like, I don't know. 254 00:12:49,840 --> 00:12:51,599 - She's beautiful. - "Beautiful"? 255 00:12:51,600 --> 00:12:52,879 - Yeah. - She's a fish. 256 00:12:52,880 --> 00:12:54,399 She's not a fish. 257 00:12:54,400 --> 00:12:56,519 She's not a fish, and she's not a person. 258 00:12:56,520 --> 00:12:57,799 She's something else. 259 00:12:57,800 --> 00:12:59,653 Anyway, I'm not even supposed to be talking about this. 260 00:12:59,678 --> 00:13:00,473 Convenient. 261 00:13:00,533 --> 00:13:03,239 Barbara, do you... do you really think I asked for this? 262 00:13:03,240 --> 00:13:04,719 I have no idea, 263 00:13:04,720 --> 00:13:06,799 because it turns out my ex-husband, 264 00:13:06,800 --> 00:13:08,600 who can't even assemble flat-pack furniture... 265 00:13:08,640 --> 00:13:09,295 Furniture, God. 266 00:13:09,320 --> 00:13:12,719 ..is a secret agent who lied about his job and is now saving the world! 267 00:13:12,720 --> 00:13:15,239 So excuse me if I have questions. 268 00:13:15,240 --> 00:13:17,119 I'm making the most of this massive bath. 269 00:13:39,520 --> 00:13:42,440 We're putting an enormous amount of pressure on one man. 270 00:13:44,960 --> 00:13:46,480 I hope he's up to it. 271 00:13:49,680 --> 00:13:53,960 My father taught me to rely on instinct over intel. 272 00:13:55,480 --> 00:13:57,439 Trust my gut. 273 00:13:57,440 --> 00:13:58,839 He'd say... 274 00:14:04,240 --> 00:14:07,239 He sounds very wise, your dad. 275 00:14:07,240 --> 00:14:08,799 He is. 276 00:14:08,800 --> 00:14:10,240 You should meet him. 277 00:14:13,640 --> 00:14:15,600 What does your instinct say? 278 00:14:16,720 --> 00:14:21,719 Oh, I've seen ordinary people achieve extraordinary things. 279 00:14:21,720 --> 00:14:25,879 But they're usually travelling with The Doctor. 280 00:14:25,880 --> 00:14:29,840 And Barclay has you... by his side. 281 00:14:35,040 --> 00:14:41,239 The oceans cover 71% of this planet's surface. 282 00:14:41,240 --> 00:14:44,319 The human race is quite literally surrounded. 283 00:14:44,320 --> 00:14:45,680 And if it comes to war... 284 00:14:47,880 --> 00:14:50,440 ..I wonder if we even stand a chance. 285 00:14:52,200 --> 00:14:54,440 Let me take your mind off it. 286 00:15:03,320 --> 00:15:05,239 Are those tissue samples ready? 287 00:15:05,240 --> 00:15:07,439 Yep, two seconds. 288 00:15:40,200 --> 00:15:41,720 You're late. 289 00:15:46,400 --> 00:15:48,000 Your citizenship is approved. 290 00:15:49,000 --> 00:15:50,440 Welcome to Britain. 291 00:15:53,520 --> 00:15:55,559 What about my mother? 292 00:15:55,560 --> 00:15:58,039 Hey! What about my mother?! 293 00:16:07,520 --> 00:16:09,599 Thanks, Maria. Hello, darling. 294 00:16:09,600 --> 00:16:12,119 Can't stop. Gallery opens Friday and Sue's got Covid. 295 00:16:12,120 --> 00:16:13,999 - It's been chaos. - OK. Fill me in later, yeah? 296 00:16:14,000 --> 00:16:16,960 Yeah. Oh, your guests, they're waiting in the dining room. 297 00:16:18,720 --> 00:16:20,599 Generals, sorry to keep you. 298 00:16:20,600 --> 00:16:22,079 Hey, take your time. 299 00:16:22,080 --> 00:16:23,359 Look at this spread. 300 00:16:23,360 --> 00:16:26,039 Homo aqua tissue samples. 301 00:16:26,040 --> 00:16:27,160 Know thine enemy. 302 00:16:28,680 --> 00:16:31,359 Oh, I haven't eaten all day. 303 00:16:31,360 --> 00:16:32,919 We know what they're going to ask for, right? 304 00:16:32,920 --> 00:16:34,919 What do we do? 305 00:16:34,920 --> 00:16:36,879 Don't worry. Leave the fish to us. 306 00:16:36,880 --> 00:16:38,679 It'll be the death of the energy industry. 307 00:16:38,680 --> 00:16:40,239 Of your livelihood. 308 00:16:40,240 --> 00:16:42,359 We've run simulations. 309 00:16:42,360 --> 00:16:44,959 Look at the impact of wars and the pandemic on Western economies 310 00:16:44,960 --> 00:16:47,679 and multiply that by a hundred. 311 00:16:47,680 --> 00:16:49,479 We'll be sliding into recession. 312 00:16:49,480 --> 00:16:51,639 The public are already panicked. 313 00:16:51,640 --> 00:16:54,959 My mother was in the bank today, emptying her account. 314 00:16:54,960 --> 00:16:57,319 Yeah, which one? 315 00:16:57,320 --> 00:16:59,519 The President's sole focus is to protect 316 00:16:59,520 --> 00:17:02,039 the stability of the US economy. 317 00:17:02,040 --> 00:17:04,280 Mine is to protect my companies. 318 00:17:05,680 --> 00:17:06,959 That's what we hoped you'd say. 319 00:17:06,960 --> 00:17:09,119 But, with UNIT running the diplomacy, 320 00:17:09,120 --> 00:17:10,599 there's constant opposition. 321 00:17:10,600 --> 00:17:14,679 Hmm. Kate Lethbridge-Stewart has influence... 322 00:17:14,680 --> 00:17:16,839 with the H2O Committee 323 00:17:16,840 --> 00:17:18,839 and with your Prime Minister. 324 00:17:18,840 --> 00:17:22,439 Not to worry. Harry's attentions are divided at the moment, 325 00:17:22,440 --> 00:17:25,879 and he always listens to his biggest donor. 326 00:17:25,880 --> 00:17:27,319 Good. 327 00:17:27,320 --> 00:17:30,039 We'll need you onside when we brief him. 328 00:17:30,040 --> 00:17:31,319 Oh, you had me at recession. 329 00:17:49,960 --> 00:17:51,720 Oh, shi... 330 00:18:00,680 --> 00:18:02,679 How's he on the news? 331 00:18:02,680 --> 00:18:04,279 He's supposed to be a secret. 332 00:18:04,280 --> 00:18:05,999 The H2O Diplomacy Committee 333 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:08,239 are denying all interview requests. 334 00:18:08,240 --> 00:18:11,159 The only thing we do know about Barclay Pierre-Dupont, 335 00:18:11,160 --> 00:18:14,559 our new Ambassador, is that the world is watching. 336 00:18:14,560 --> 00:18:16,519 Copy that. The route is clear. 337 00:18:16,520 --> 00:18:17,680 The route is clear. 338 00:18:19,640 --> 00:18:20,959 Go on, Dad! 339 00:18:22,040 --> 00:18:24,479 Morning, Colonel. Mrs Bingham. 340 00:18:24,480 --> 00:18:26,959 - Commander. - What do we know about the leak? 341 00:18:26,960 --> 00:18:29,879 The photo was emailed to the press by an anonymous source. 342 00:18:29,880 --> 00:18:34,639 Except I've cross-matched the image with CCTV from the hotel. 343 00:18:34,640 --> 00:18:37,719 The photographer was General Dominique Dussolier, 344 00:18:37,720 --> 00:18:39,079 the French representative. 345 00:18:39,080 --> 00:18:40,599 Quelle surprise! 346 00:18:40,600 --> 00:18:43,519 She's been undermining Nato since she first drew breath. 347 00:18:43,520 --> 00:18:45,119 And if she discredits UNIT, 348 00:18:45,120 --> 00:18:47,239 she gets more influence over the H20 Committee. 349 00:18:47,240 --> 00:18:49,119 Get the French Ambassador on the phone. 350 00:18:49,120 --> 00:18:50,639 I'm in the mood for a bollocking. 351 00:18:50,640 --> 00:18:53,119 Press Association is still demanding access to the Hall. 352 00:18:53,120 --> 00:18:54,679 I'm not sure we want to get them offside. 353 00:18:54,680 --> 00:18:56,959 Fine, let them in. But no live TV. 354 00:18:56,960 --> 00:19:00,360 50 people maximum, and anyone who steps out of line gets barred. 355 00:19:06,240 --> 00:19:09,599 I'm sorry, General Dussolier, your access to the hall has been revoked. 356 00:19:09,600 --> 00:19:10,840 Come with us, please. 357 00:19:12,360 --> 00:19:14,479 C'est inadmissible. Vous pouvez pas me refuser l'entree. 358 00:19:14,480 --> 00:19:17,719 Just stick to the text on your screen and you'll be fine. 359 00:19:17,720 --> 00:19:20,519 Keep your body language and your vocal tone neutral at all times. 360 00:19:20,520 --> 00:19:24,879 No crossed arms, no raised voice, no sign of aggression or impatience. 361 00:19:24,880 --> 00:19:27,519 Everything you say or do or think has to come through us. 362 00:19:27,520 --> 00:19:30,719 What's the point of being Ambassador if all I'm doing is reading? 363 00:19:30,720 --> 00:19:31,959 There is a team of 43 people 364 00:19:31,960 --> 00:19:34,279 working round the clock on this document... 365 00:19:34,280 --> 00:19:37,359 UN diplomats and wartime negotiators vetting every last syllable. 366 00:19:37,360 --> 00:19:39,039 Prime ministers, presidents, royalty. 367 00:19:39,040 --> 00:19:40,919 Frankly, it's a miracle we got past the contents page. 368 00:19:40,920 --> 00:19:42,479 You cannot go rogue. 369 00:19:42,480 --> 00:19:44,879 - Are we ready? - We're all behind you. 370 00:19:44,880 --> 00:19:47,039 Well, yeah, literally. I'm the one standing up there. 371 00:19:47,040 --> 00:19:48,080 You can do this. 372 00:19:49,240 --> 00:19:51,079 Oh, God. 373 00:19:51,080 --> 00:19:52,600 I can't stop shaking. 374 00:20:12,840 --> 00:20:16,239 Tell the press no camera flashes, and keep an eye on Barclay's obs. 375 00:20:16,240 --> 00:20:19,279 Blood pressure 138 over 90. Bit high. 376 00:20:19,280 --> 00:20:21,239 Pulse is 82 and steady. 377 00:20:21,240 --> 00:20:23,559 Is Downing Street online? 378 00:20:23,560 --> 00:20:25,439 - Prime Minister? - Yes, we're here. 379 00:20:25,440 --> 00:20:28,159 All right. Good luck, everyone. 380 00:20:28,160 --> 00:20:29,760 Mrs Bingham? 381 00:20:31,080 --> 00:20:32,519 Open seals. 382 00:20:53,520 --> 00:20:55,159 Ambassador, are you OK? 383 00:20:55,160 --> 00:20:56,799 Ambassador? 384 00:20:56,800 --> 00:20:58,079 - Barclay? - Mm? Yeah? 385 00:20:58,080 --> 00:21:00,800 Oh, sorry. Yes, yes, yes, I'm here. It's me. 386 00:21:28,160 --> 00:21:29,279 Hello again. 387 00:21:29,280 --> 00:21:31,199 That's not scripted. 388 00:21:31,200 --> 00:21:32,559 Barclay. 389 00:21:32,560 --> 00:21:34,120 Sorry. 390 00:21:36,480 --> 00:21:38,959 I bid you welcome, Ambassador, 391 00:21:38,960 --> 00:21:41,719 and bring to session this diplomatic congress. 392 00:21:41,720 --> 00:21:44,200 On behalf of all nations, I would like to say... 393 00:21:45,720 --> 00:21:48,319 ..how sorry I am about your children. 394 00:21:48,320 --> 00:21:50,519 Are you a parent? 395 00:21:50,520 --> 00:21:52,199 Yes, yes, he's a parent. 396 00:21:52,200 --> 00:21:53,919 Teenage child, Kirby. 397 00:21:53,920 --> 00:21:55,319 Barclay, just say yes. 398 00:21:55,320 --> 00:21:56,360 Yes. 399 00:21:57,360 --> 00:21:59,879 I can't imagine what that was like for you. 400 00:21:59,880 --> 00:22:02,839 Your apology is appreciated. 401 00:22:02,840 --> 00:22:04,959 Now back to the text, please. 402 00:22:04,960 --> 00:22:08,639 We begin today by hearing proposals to formalise our peace treaty. 403 00:22:08,640 --> 00:22:10,319 But first... 404 00:22:10,320 --> 00:22:11,520 ..we request... 405 00:22:12,840 --> 00:22:14,480 ..a glass of water. 406 00:22:16,840 --> 00:22:18,239 Um, is... 407 00:22:18,240 --> 00:22:19,959 Well, it's... Is... is that...? 408 00:22:19,960 --> 00:22:21,320 Can we? 409 00:22:22,320 --> 00:22:24,320 Water from the river. 410 00:22:26,040 --> 00:22:27,119 From the river? 411 00:22:27,120 --> 00:22:29,159 What? They drink river water? 412 00:22:29,160 --> 00:22:30,760 Barclay, read the screen. 413 00:22:32,560 --> 00:22:35,240 Er, we will arrange that immediately. 414 00:22:38,640 --> 00:22:39,799 Go, go, go! 415 00:22:41,760 --> 00:22:43,600 Move, let's go! Come on! 416 00:22:50,120 --> 00:22:51,799 If, er, I could return to the agenda, we'd like... 417 00:22:51,800 --> 00:22:53,000 We will wait. 418 00:22:54,440 --> 00:22:55,480 OK. 419 00:22:56,760 --> 00:22:59,280 Oh, OK. They... they said OK. 420 00:23:04,440 --> 00:23:07,040 Defensive formation. In and out, quick as you can. 421 00:23:09,320 --> 00:23:11,479 Keep your eyes on the water! 422 00:23:11,480 --> 00:23:14,120 Don't turn your back, not for one second. 423 00:23:33,320 --> 00:23:36,039 The glass requires decontamination. 424 00:23:36,040 --> 00:23:37,319 Shall I place it in the airlock? 425 00:23:37,320 --> 00:23:39,200 The water is not for us. 426 00:23:40,480 --> 00:23:41,920 It is for you. 427 00:23:45,600 --> 00:23:47,759 Sorry... Sorry, I don't... I don't understand. 428 00:23:47,760 --> 00:23:49,039 You will drink it. 429 00:23:49,040 --> 00:23:50,279 Hold on, Barclay. 430 00:23:50,280 --> 00:23:51,999 Get me intel on that water. 431 00:23:52,000 --> 00:23:54,639 You... will... drink. 432 00:23:54,640 --> 00:23:55,920 Er... 433 00:23:59,600 --> 00:24:02,559 Just, like, actually drink it? 434 00:24:02,560 --> 00:24:04,159 E. coli's guaranteed. 435 00:24:04,160 --> 00:24:06,759 Dysentery, meningitis and Legionnaires' disease. 436 00:24:06,760 --> 00:24:08,359 Barclay, do not drink the water. 437 00:24:08,360 --> 00:24:09,759 But what do I say? 438 00:24:09,760 --> 00:24:10,920 Stand by. 439 00:24:17,640 --> 00:24:21,079 Um, with respect, I am unable to drink this. 440 00:24:21,080 --> 00:24:22,400 Why? 441 00:24:23,840 --> 00:24:25,639 - The water is contaminated. - Why? 442 00:24:25,640 --> 00:24:28,440 She knows why. Skip to 16, paragraph 12. 443 00:24:29,800 --> 00:24:32,279 We're aware of the current pollution crisis and are putting... 444 00:24:32,280 --> 00:24:34,839 These are the words of a politician... 445 00:24:34,840 --> 00:24:37,160 vetted and craven and hollow. 446 00:24:38,400 --> 00:24:40,839 You would answer. 447 00:24:40,840 --> 00:24:42,999 Barclay, stick to the script. 448 00:24:43,000 --> 00:24:44,319 Barclay. 449 00:24:44,320 --> 00:24:46,480 Ambassador, refer to your screen. 450 00:24:57,040 --> 00:24:58,440 Why? 451 00:24:59,520 --> 00:25:00,840 Barclay, no! 452 00:25:03,040 --> 00:25:04,760 Because we were stupid. 453 00:25:06,160 --> 00:25:07,840 That's the truth of it. 454 00:25:10,520 --> 00:25:12,399 And the whole planet's going to hell right now 455 00:25:12,400 --> 00:25:15,279 because we didn't understand the consequences. 456 00:25:15,280 --> 00:25:16,919 But now you do. 457 00:25:16,920 --> 00:25:18,199 Yeah. 458 00:25:18,200 --> 00:25:19,599 Yeah, now we do. 459 00:25:19,600 --> 00:25:20,839 This is too risky. 460 00:25:20,840 --> 00:25:22,079 No, wait. 461 00:25:22,080 --> 00:25:24,159 Still, every day, water companies are pumping poison 462 00:25:24,160 --> 00:25:25,679 and sewage into our rivers and oceans, 463 00:25:25,680 --> 00:25:27,719 all the while dishing out bonuses to their bosses. 464 00:25:27,720 --> 00:25:31,399 And the thing is, we are letting them get away with it! 465 00:25:31,400 --> 00:25:33,799 We're just sat at home, flicking through our phones, making tea, 466 00:25:33,800 --> 00:25:35,199 thinking it's someone else's problem! 467 00:25:35,200 --> 00:25:37,399 But it's not. This is my fault. 468 00:25:37,400 --> 00:25:40,319 We all played our part. Now we have to help fix it. 469 00:25:40,320 --> 00:25:43,399 And the thing is, our kids know this! 470 00:25:43,400 --> 00:25:45,319 Our kids. 471 00:25:45,320 --> 00:25:46,720 They're way ahead of us! 472 00:25:48,320 --> 00:25:50,000 Why aren't we listening? 473 00:25:52,160 --> 00:25:55,280 Well, today's the day we start. 474 00:26:00,120 --> 00:26:02,400 I think you are my favourite human. 475 00:26:27,600 --> 00:26:29,119 Come on. 476 00:26:29,120 --> 00:26:30,479 Oh, I feel amazing! 477 00:26:30,480 --> 00:26:31,959 I'm sorry, but... but I do. 478 00:26:31,960 --> 00:26:33,439 It's like... it's like I want to run. 479 00:26:33,440 --> 00:26:34,959 I just want to... I just want to run for miles. 480 00:26:34,960 --> 00:26:36,919 - I've got so much energy right now! - Run! 481 00:26:36,920 --> 00:26:39,079 - What? - You're ridiculous. 482 00:26:39,080 --> 00:26:41,039 - You know, I was thinking about you today. - Me? 483 00:26:41,040 --> 00:26:43,639 When I was standing up there like a lemon, 484 00:26:43,640 --> 00:26:45,399 I was thinking about all those things you'd told me, 485 00:26:45,400 --> 00:26:47,439 - you and your hippy mates. - Well, they're not hippies, 486 00:26:47,440 --> 00:26:49,039 and that's not even a word any more, so... 487 00:26:49,040 --> 00:26:52,039 Well, I just wish that I'd listened sooner. 488 00:26:52,040 --> 00:26:53,806 But I'm listening now, I promise you. 489 00:26:53,831 --> 00:26:55,880 - Who even are you? - Oh! 490 00:26:55,905 --> 00:26:57,447 I don't know, but I like it. 491 00:26:57,560 --> 00:26:58,999 You're on telly again. 492 00:26:59,000 --> 00:27:00,639 You're always on telly, aren't you? 493 00:27:00,640 --> 00:27:02,439 They're calling you passionate. 494 00:27:02,440 --> 00:27:03,719 - "Passionate"! - Yeah, that's me. 495 00:27:03,720 --> 00:27:06,319 You haven't been passionate since Christmas 2010. 496 00:27:06,320 --> 00:27:08,599 - Oh, oh! - Oi, Oi! 497 00:27:08,600 --> 00:27:10,559 I need a drink. 498 00:27:10,560 --> 00:27:13,399 Here. Tastes better than river water. 499 00:27:13,400 --> 00:27:15,079 Mm. 500 00:27:15,080 --> 00:27:17,000 Do you know, it just hit me just now. 501 00:27:18,320 --> 00:27:20,199 This is history in the making. 502 00:27:20,200 --> 00:27:22,679 Right now. And I'm part of it. 503 00:27:22,680 --> 00:27:24,479 I'm a... I'm a historical figure. 504 00:27:24,480 --> 00:27:26,160 - It's crazy, isn't it? - OK. 505 00:27:27,560 --> 00:27:30,720 So what's she like, then, your fishy ambassador? 506 00:27:33,920 --> 00:27:35,280 - Are you jealous? - Please! 507 00:27:35,305 --> 00:27:36,067 She is. 508 00:27:36,126 --> 00:27:38,279 You are. You're jealous. 509 00:27:38,280 --> 00:27:40,359 Can we order room service now? 510 00:27:40,360 --> 00:27:41,600 Sure. 511 00:27:43,080 --> 00:27:44,360 I'll have the fish. 512 00:27:46,160 --> 00:27:49,599 The H2O Committee have prepped new models for environmental regulation. 513 00:27:49,600 --> 00:27:52,319 The Greens have been trying to achieve these targets for decades. 514 00:27:52,320 --> 00:27:53,879 That timeframe will be a challenge. 515 00:27:53,880 --> 00:27:56,399 The H2O Committee consulted with industry on that. 516 00:27:56,400 --> 00:27:59,839 Moving on, the French consulate have lodged an official complaint 517 00:27:59,840 --> 00:28:02,919 over General Dussolier's removal from the hall. 518 00:28:02,920 --> 00:28:05,359 - They want her reinstated. - Tough. They've seen the evidence. 519 00:28:05,360 --> 00:28:07,959 She's denying it, and she has influence. 520 00:28:07,960 --> 00:28:10,039 I think it'd be dangerous to shut her out. 521 00:28:10,040 --> 00:28:12,599 Fine. Fine. We've got bigger problems. 522 00:28:12,600 --> 00:28:15,279 Meanwhile, we've been debating communication theories, 523 00:28:15,280 --> 00:28:17,799 how the Homo aqua Ambassador is able to send 524 00:28:17,800 --> 00:28:20,559 and receive information seemingly instantaneously. 525 00:28:20,560 --> 00:28:22,559 Yeah, we're looking into oceanic mycelium networks. 526 00:28:22,560 --> 00:28:24,399 Mycelium? Well, that's the mushrooms, right? 527 00:28:24,400 --> 00:28:26,799 Mushrooms are the reproductive organs of mycelium networks. 528 00:28:26,800 --> 00:28:29,879 Wait, I'm eating reproductive organs on my toast? 529 00:28:29,880 --> 00:28:31,399 Mycelium networks are the fungal threads 530 00:28:31,400 --> 00:28:33,759 believed to connect individual plants and trees 531 00:28:33,760 --> 00:28:35,679 to share and recycle vital minerals. 532 00:28:35,680 --> 00:28:37,399 A lot of these theories are debatable. 533 00:28:37,400 --> 00:28:41,079 Yes, I know. But if algae and fungi interact in a similar way 534 00:28:41,080 --> 00:28:45,199 when in water, or if water itself forms some kind of network... 535 00:28:45,200 --> 00:28:46,799 Homo aqua, Amphibia, Grandis... 536 00:28:46,800 --> 00:28:50,279 all these species could potentially be interconnected. 537 00:28:50,280 --> 00:28:51,839 Like a hive mind? 538 00:28:51,840 --> 00:28:54,759 What if the pearl is their connection point? 539 00:28:54,760 --> 00:28:55,839 Or filter. 540 00:28:55,840 --> 00:28:58,439 God, they're so far ahead of us, it's difficult to comprehend. 541 00:28:58,440 --> 00:29:01,040 We're literally children playing guessing games. 542 00:29:32,840 --> 00:29:34,360 Dad? 543 00:29:36,200 --> 00:29:37,760 Couldn't sleep? 544 00:29:42,720 --> 00:29:44,680 Thank you. 545 00:29:48,920 --> 00:29:50,999 I just read your big speech again. 546 00:29:51,000 --> 00:29:52,320 Mm-hm? 547 00:29:53,400 --> 00:29:54,880 It's more of a ramble. 548 00:29:57,400 --> 00:30:00,360 It made me... It me made me proud, though. 549 00:30:01,480 --> 00:30:03,439 Really? 550 00:30:03,440 --> 00:30:09,839 But, with all the attention, are you going to be safe doing this? 551 00:30:09,840 --> 00:30:11,680 - Yeah, course. - Do you promise? 552 00:30:11,705 --> 00:30:12,480 Yes. 553 00:30:13,480 --> 00:30:14,880 Promise. 554 00:30:18,040 --> 00:30:20,159 They're moving you out of here tomorrow, 555 00:30:20,160 --> 00:30:23,239 putting you in a proper safe house, away from all this. 556 00:30:23,240 --> 00:30:24,320 OK? 557 00:30:26,280 --> 00:30:28,559 I'd rather stay here with you. 558 00:30:28,560 --> 00:30:30,640 The whole world's changing, Dad. 559 00:30:32,320 --> 00:30:34,359 Well, maybe it needed to. 560 00:30:34,360 --> 00:30:35,840 Maybe it's for the best. 561 00:31:02,320 --> 00:31:04,719 Your family will be moved to a safe house this morning. 562 00:31:04,720 --> 00:31:06,839 We're separating civilians from diplomatic staff. 563 00:31:06,840 --> 00:31:08,199 I know. Can I see them before they go? 564 00:31:08,200 --> 00:31:10,639 - No, sorry, you're here all day. - Barclay, hi. Rose-Marie Hunt. 565 00:31:10,640 --> 00:31:11,719 - Nice suit. - No interviews. 566 00:31:11,720 --> 00:31:13,719 What can you tell us about Homo aqua's demands? 567 00:31:13,720 --> 00:31:16,359 How confident are you that we can achieve what they want? 568 00:31:16,360 --> 00:31:18,319 How are you coping under the pressure? 569 00:31:18,320 --> 00:31:20,600 And what happens if you mess this up? 570 00:31:43,200 --> 00:31:44,559 Hiya. 571 00:31:44,560 --> 00:31:46,000 Text on screen, please. 572 00:31:48,400 --> 00:31:50,759 Once again, I bid you welcome. 573 00:31:50,760 --> 00:31:53,200 And bring to session this diplomatic congress. 574 00:31:54,440 --> 00:31:57,119 World leaders have consulted with climate scientists 575 00:31:57,120 --> 00:32:00,799 and private enterprise on the subject of ocean pollution. 576 00:32:00,800 --> 00:32:05,679 We can guarantee a 50% reduction by 2065. 577 00:32:05,680 --> 00:32:07,879 Further reduction will then be exponential. 578 00:32:07,880 --> 00:32:09,000 2065? 579 00:32:10,560 --> 00:32:11,679 Correct. 580 00:32:11,680 --> 00:32:12,800 50%. 581 00:32:14,040 --> 00:32:15,080 Yes. 582 00:32:16,520 --> 00:32:17,880 Explain. 583 00:32:20,400 --> 00:32:23,399 It will take time to raise the finance and resources 584 00:32:23,400 --> 00:32:24,759 to tackle the problem, 585 00:32:24,760 --> 00:32:27,879 but world governments are committed to making it a priority. 586 00:32:27,880 --> 00:32:29,959 40 years? 587 00:32:29,960 --> 00:32:31,280 Yes. 588 00:32:32,720 --> 00:32:34,279 This is unacceptable. 589 00:32:34,280 --> 00:32:35,639 An operation of this scale 590 00:32:35,640 --> 00:32:38,079 will stretch our resources to their limits. 591 00:32:38,080 --> 00:32:40,879 We regret we cannot guarantee a significant reduction 592 00:32:40,880 --> 00:32:43,400 of ocean pollution in a shorter timeframe. 593 00:32:45,600 --> 00:32:49,999 So this is your final offer? 594 00:32:50,000 --> 00:32:52,600 You've waited millions of years beneath the ocean. 595 00:32:53,680 --> 00:32:57,279 Now we are asking for just 40 more years to reset, 596 00:32:57,280 --> 00:32:59,839 to give you what you want. 597 00:32:59,840 --> 00:33:01,200 You are asking... 598 00:33:03,160 --> 00:33:06,280 ..for 15,000 revolutions of the Sun... 599 00:33:07,840 --> 00:33:11,679 ..when scores of us are dying every day. 600 00:33:11,680 --> 00:33:12,800 Should we wait... 601 00:33:14,240 --> 00:33:16,320 ..while your engines deafen us... 602 00:33:17,880 --> 00:33:20,400 ..while your trawlers ravage our home... 603 00:33:21,560 --> 00:33:26,120 ..while we choke on your plastic and sewage? 604 00:33:27,880 --> 00:33:30,079 We cannot hear, 605 00:33:30,080 --> 00:33:32,079 or see, 606 00:33:32,080 --> 00:33:33,799 or breathe. 607 00:33:33,800 --> 00:33:39,199 So tell me why we should live like this 608 00:33:39,200 --> 00:33:41,480 for just one day longer. 609 00:33:43,440 --> 00:33:45,520 I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. 610 00:33:47,640 --> 00:33:49,560 I believe that you are sorry. 611 00:33:51,000 --> 00:33:52,720 But are your leaders? 612 00:33:54,800 --> 00:33:57,720 The world is united in its desire for meaningful change. 613 00:34:02,240 --> 00:34:03,400 Do they wish... 614 00:34:04,960 --> 00:34:07,200 ..that they could achieve this sooner? 615 00:34:09,040 --> 00:34:10,200 Yes, of course. 616 00:34:11,200 --> 00:34:12,400 Do they want... 617 00:34:14,000 --> 00:34:16,200 ..to accelerate this process? 618 00:34:17,880 --> 00:34:19,799 We are committed to undoing the damage 619 00:34:19,800 --> 00:34:21,599 we have inflicted on our planet. 620 00:34:21,600 --> 00:34:22,720 How committed? 621 00:34:24,960 --> 00:34:26,440 It is our greatest desire. 622 00:34:31,000 --> 00:34:33,040 Then we shall grant it. 623 00:34:39,040 --> 00:34:40,359 Sorry, what do you mean? 624 00:34:40,360 --> 00:34:41,840 Your greatest desire... 625 00:34:43,000 --> 00:34:44,600 ..is happening. 626 00:35:15,640 --> 00:35:17,479 What's happening? 627 00:35:17,480 --> 00:35:19,039 I don't know. 628 00:35:20,760 --> 00:35:22,559 Do you hear that? 629 00:35:22,560 --> 00:35:24,080 Is it a storm? 630 00:35:25,880 --> 00:35:27,480 That's no storm. 631 00:35:31,080 --> 00:35:32,479 It's plastic. 632 00:35:32,480 --> 00:35:33,999 Mum... Mum! 633 00:35:34,000 --> 00:35:35,520 Oh, my God! 634 00:35:42,480 --> 00:35:43,919 Turn the car around. 635 00:35:43,920 --> 00:35:45,960 Turn it around! Get us out of here! 636 00:35:54,040 --> 00:35:55,759 It's happening everywhere all at once. 637 00:35:55,760 --> 00:35:58,119 The plastic's coming out of the oceans into our cities. 638 00:35:58,120 --> 00:36:00,239 It's not just the oceans, it's coming out of the Thames, 639 00:36:00,240 --> 00:36:01,559 out of the Nile, the Hudson. 640 00:36:01,560 --> 00:36:04,639 Lock down the building. Get everyone to the lower levels. 641 00:36:04,640 --> 00:36:06,919 Quick as you can. Come on. Come on, move it! 642 00:36:06,920 --> 00:36:09,240 - Stop looking! Come on, clear the room! - Keep going, keep going! 643 00:36:10,320 --> 00:36:12,760 Barclay, we need to leave. Right now. Come on. 644 00:36:16,400 --> 00:36:17,519 Now! 645 00:36:17,520 --> 00:36:18,879 You have to stop! 646 00:36:18,880 --> 00:36:21,800 We are cleaning up your mess! 647 00:36:25,600 --> 00:36:27,759 Oh wait, wait, wait, wait. You OK? 648 00:36:27,760 --> 00:36:30,399 Barclay, what's happening?? 649 00:36:30,400 --> 00:36:32,599 They're cleaning up the ocean. The plastic, the pollution, all of it. 650 00:36:32,600 --> 00:36:35,039 - They're giving it back. - We're in a car, it's chaos. 651 00:36:35,040 --> 00:36:37,239 - What? You're outside?! - We can't get to the safe house. 652 00:36:37,240 --> 00:36:39,279 - We can't cross the river. - Oh, for God's sake! 653 00:36:39,280 --> 00:36:40,679 Just... Just, er... Just... 654 00:36:40,680 --> 00:36:43,039 Just come to the hall. Tell the driver it's Imperial House. 655 00:36:43,040 --> 00:36:45,639 Imperial House. Can you take us to Imperial House? 656 00:37:00,840 --> 00:37:02,759 - There's nowhere to go! - Don't worry, OK? 657 00:37:02,760 --> 00:37:03,839 We're getting out... 658 00:37:08,040 --> 00:37:10,119 Kirby, listen to me. 659 00:37:10,120 --> 00:37:12,479 We have to run for it, but I need to help the driver. 660 00:37:12,480 --> 00:37:14,319 - Is he...? Is he...? - No, don't look at him! Listen! 661 00:37:14,320 --> 00:37:16,479 Get out and run in there and find your dad. 662 00:37:16,480 --> 00:37:17,719 I'll be right behind you. 663 00:37:17,720 --> 00:37:18,959 Promise me! Just run! 664 00:37:18,960 --> 00:37:20,759 - I-I promise. - Go! 665 00:37:28,920 --> 00:37:30,719 Hey. 666 00:37:30,720 --> 00:37:32,080 Can you hear me? 667 00:37:35,040 --> 00:37:36,439 I'm so sorry. 668 00:37:47,120 --> 00:37:48,999 - Barclay! - Where are you? 669 00:37:49,000 --> 00:37:51,720 We're here. Find Kirby! They're outside! 670 00:38:01,760 --> 00:38:03,159 Kirby! 671 00:38:03,160 --> 00:38:04,519 Kirby! 672 00:38:09,600 --> 00:38:10,960 Get down! 673 00:38:13,840 --> 00:38:15,639 - You OK? - Yeah. 674 00:38:15,640 --> 00:38:16,919 Let's go! 675 00:38:16,920 --> 00:38:20,119 - Barclay! - Come on! Come on, come on, come on! 676 00:38:20,120 --> 00:38:21,840 Quick! Go, go, go, go, go! 677 00:38:25,640 --> 00:38:26,959 Go, go, go! Come on, come on! 678 00:38:26,960 --> 00:38:29,479 Reports are coming in from all over the world, 679 00:38:29,480 --> 00:38:31,479 from dozens of major cities... 680 00:38:32,800 --> 00:38:34,519 All across Manhattan, 681 00:38:34,520 --> 00:38:36,599 the sky is raining plastic. 682 00:38:41,960 --> 00:38:43,759 Police have issued a directive. 683 00:38:43,760 --> 00:38:46,719 The streets are not safe. Everyone should stay indoors. 684 00:38:46,720 --> 00:38:48,200 Do not go outside. 685 00:38:50,160 --> 00:38:52,239 What have they done? 686 00:38:52,240 --> 00:38:53,760 They're declaring war. 687 00:39:11,920 --> 00:39:15,439 114 years after she began her maiden voyage, 688 00:39:15,440 --> 00:39:17,599 the Titanic has finally reached her destination. 689 00:39:17,600 --> 00:39:21,439 Just one of the impossible sights on the streets of New York today. 690 00:39:21,440 --> 00:39:24,039 Streets that are now unrecognisable. 691 00:39:24,040 --> 00:39:27,679 World leaders have called for calm as the clean-up operation begins. 692 00:39:27,680 --> 00:39:30,639 Major cities around the world remain paralysed, 693 00:39:30,640 --> 00:39:33,119 with a damage bill in the hundreds of billions. 694 00:39:33,120 --> 00:39:35,639 Former Albion Party leader Felix Gladstock 695 00:39:35,640 --> 00:39:39,159 has branded Storm H2O as "a call to arms". 696 00:39:39,160 --> 00:39:42,039 Every citizen of this planet is now at war! 697 00:39:42,040 --> 00:39:44,639 It is time to unite 698 00:39:44,640 --> 00:39:48,680 against the common enemy, Homo aqua. 699 00:39:50,200 --> 00:39:53,199 Out of nearly eight billion humans on this planet, 700 00:39:53,200 --> 00:39:55,319 why do Homo aqua want you as ambassador? 701 00:39:55,320 --> 00:39:57,199 - We would hear from the Ambassador. - Find Kirby! 702 00:39:57,200 --> 00:39:58,639 All we want is a peaceful settlement. 703 00:39:58,640 --> 00:40:01,879 - We would hear from the Ambassador! - They're declaring war. 704 00:40:01,880 --> 00:40:04,439 - She's a fish. - Barclay? 705 00:40:04,440 --> 00:40:06,479 You work in admin, you're not an ambassador! 706 00:40:06,480 --> 00:40:08,679 Keep your body language and your vocal tone neutral at all times. 707 00:40:08,680 --> 00:40:10,279 Everything you say or do has to come through us. 708 00:40:10,280 --> 00:40:11,799 Barclay? 709 00:40:11,800 --> 00:40:14,079 We are cleaning up your mess! 710 00:40:14,080 --> 00:40:15,680 Barclay! 711 00:40:19,480 --> 00:40:20,520 Ambassador... 712 00:40:22,120 --> 00:40:24,599 ..we approached this congress in good faith, 713 00:40:24,600 --> 00:40:28,199 but your actions have jeopardised the diplomatic process. 714 00:40:28,200 --> 00:40:30,960 Humanity wants a peaceful settlement, not war. 715 00:40:32,200 --> 00:40:35,759 This war began a long time ago, 716 00:40:35,760 --> 00:40:38,159 and it was started by you. 717 00:40:38,160 --> 00:40:42,000 Now we have simply returned what is yours. 718 00:40:49,640 --> 00:40:51,439 Look, there's words here I'm supposed to say, 719 00:40:51,440 --> 00:40:53,999 but the fact is you're cleverer than we are. That's obvious. 720 00:40:54,000 --> 00:40:56,559 - He's off script again. - This is like working with the Doctor! 721 00:40:56,560 --> 00:40:59,679 Look, I understand why you did this. Really I-I do. 722 00:40:59,680 --> 00:41:01,120 But it was a mistake. 723 00:41:02,360 --> 00:41:04,199 People were hurt. 724 00:41:04,200 --> 00:41:07,040 And my family were out there, and they could've died! 725 00:41:08,320 --> 00:41:10,079 Now things are worse. 726 00:41:10,080 --> 00:41:12,119 We're scared. 727 00:41:12,120 --> 00:41:14,599 When humans are scared, they do terrible things. 728 00:41:14,600 --> 00:41:15,759 Are you threatening us? 729 00:41:15,760 --> 00:41:18,479 No, no. No, no, no. No, definitely not, no. I'm sorry. 730 00:41:18,480 --> 00:41:19,799 I'm sorry. No, I'm not. 731 00:41:19,800 --> 00:41:22,479 Enough, Barclay. I mean it, or God help me, I'll come down there. 732 00:41:22,480 --> 00:41:23,800 Get back to the text. 733 00:41:28,840 --> 00:41:31,799 The United Nations of the Earth demand an armistice agreement, 734 00:41:31,800 --> 00:41:34,599 with immediate effect, for the duration of these talks 735 00:41:34,600 --> 00:41:39,120 to safeguard humanity and protect a path towards long-term peace. 736 00:41:40,680 --> 00:41:43,279 There will be three conditions. 737 00:41:43,280 --> 00:41:46,039 One, that pollution of oceans 738 00:41:46,040 --> 00:41:49,159 and waterways ceases with immediate effect. 739 00:41:49,160 --> 00:41:52,039 We were expecting this. Addendum two, paragraph one. 740 00:41:52,040 --> 00:41:54,119 World governments are working with industry 741 00:41:54,120 --> 00:41:55,999 on urgent solutions to this crisis. 742 00:41:56,000 --> 00:41:59,799 Our second requirement is formal designation of borders. 743 00:41:59,800 --> 00:42:01,839 Prepared for that too. OK, this is good. 744 00:42:01,840 --> 00:42:04,879 We are happy to consider large areas of all seas 745 00:42:04,880 --> 00:42:06,679 that are exclusive to Homo aqua. 746 00:42:06,680 --> 00:42:10,479 Areas are not acceptable to us. 747 00:42:10,480 --> 00:42:13,200 We require all water. 748 00:42:14,360 --> 00:42:16,279 What does she mean? Clarify that. 749 00:42:16,280 --> 00:42:17,799 Sorry, all water? 750 00:42:17,800 --> 00:42:20,760 The entirety of all oceans and waterways. 751 00:42:22,040 --> 00:42:24,479 Sorry. Excuse me. We're an island nation. 752 00:42:24,480 --> 00:42:26,839 Are we permitted passage across the oceans? 753 00:42:26,840 --> 00:42:27,999 No. 754 00:42:28,000 --> 00:42:31,559 The human race evolved to live on land, 755 00:42:31,560 --> 00:42:34,039 not in the waters or the sky. 756 00:42:34,040 --> 00:42:36,879 She said sky. D-Do they want the skies now? 757 00:42:36,880 --> 00:42:40,639 You live in the ocean. The skies are not your concern! 758 00:42:40,640 --> 00:42:44,079 The air above the ocean is the ocean. 759 00:42:44,080 --> 00:42:46,199 This is our space. 760 00:42:46,200 --> 00:42:49,559 Are you seeking to ground all air transport? 761 00:42:49,560 --> 00:42:52,999 Transport over land is your concern. 762 00:42:53,000 --> 00:42:56,159 Transport across water will not be permitted. 763 00:42:56,160 --> 00:42:57,279 But that's ridiculous! 764 00:42:57,280 --> 00:42:58,759 Barclay, you're losing control. 765 00:42:58,760 --> 00:43:01,159 Trade between continents is an essential function 766 00:43:01,160 --> 00:43:02,199 of the modern world! 767 00:43:02,200 --> 00:43:04,919 Yes! Our continent relies on food imports! 768 00:43:04,920 --> 00:43:07,160 We will take questions from the Ambassador. 769 00:43:07,185 --> 00:43:07,880 Barclay... 770 00:43:07,905 --> 00:43:09,655 There's no prep for this. We don't have responses. 771 00:43:09,680 --> 00:43:11,959 You are amphibian! You don't own the sky! 772 00:43:11,960 --> 00:43:13,559 You cannot starve our people! 773 00:43:13,560 --> 00:43:15,759 We will take questions from the Ambassador! 774 00:43:15,760 --> 00:43:17,919 - You're holding us hostage! - What about the Channel Tunnel? 775 00:43:17,920 --> 00:43:20,719 The world cannot function without cross-continental travel. 776 00:43:20,720 --> 00:43:23,919 How dare you! How dare you come in here 777 00:43:23,920 --> 00:43:26,279 and dictate the future of the human race! 778 00:43:26,280 --> 00:43:28,279 You are condemning developing countries to death! 779 00:43:28,280 --> 00:43:31,400 ENOUGH! 780 00:43:38,520 --> 00:43:43,399 We will take questions from the Ambassador only. 781 00:43:43,400 --> 00:43:45,399 - Whoa. - Voice has changed. 782 00:43:45,400 --> 00:43:47,759 Her intonation is... male. 783 00:43:47,760 --> 00:43:48,960 Never mind the voice. 784 00:43:50,200 --> 00:43:51,559 Look at him. 785 00:43:51,560 --> 00:43:54,799 I'm getting spikes in testosterone, cortisol and ketotestosterone. 786 00:43:54,800 --> 00:43:56,359 What, so she's a man now? 787 00:43:56,360 --> 00:43:58,120 - I... - I don't know. 788 00:43:59,280 --> 00:44:00,600 Sorry. 789 00:44:01,600 --> 00:44:04,320 They... Th-They're sorry. They'll... They'll shut up. 790 00:44:07,760 --> 00:44:09,800 Sit... down... 791 00:44:11,280 --> 00:44:12,600 ..and shut up! 792 00:44:22,720 --> 00:44:24,639 - How's she doing that? - Incredible. 793 00:44:24,640 --> 00:44:26,719 Like I said, people are scared. 794 00:44:26,720 --> 00:44:28,680 They fear what they don't understand. 795 00:44:31,240 --> 00:44:32,880 They don't mean to offend. 796 00:44:36,560 --> 00:44:37,880 Well done, Barclay. 797 00:44:40,800 --> 00:44:42,799 We'll need time. 798 00:44:42,800 --> 00:44:46,239 These proposals aren't something we can solve in days or weeks, 799 00:44:46,240 --> 00:44:47,720 or even months. 800 00:44:51,560 --> 00:44:52,799 But while we negotiate, 801 00:44:52,800 --> 00:44:59,239 we insist on a formal armistice to maintain peace between our species. 802 00:44:59,240 --> 00:45:02,080 We have given two conditions for this armistice. 803 00:45:03,280 --> 00:45:05,239 There is a third. 804 00:45:05,240 --> 00:45:07,519 And it is simple. 805 00:45:07,520 --> 00:45:13,159 We stand here in your rooms of concrete and steel 806 00:45:13,160 --> 00:45:15,999 and dust and light, 807 00:45:16,000 --> 00:45:18,200 burning our eyes and our lungs... 808 00:45:19,400 --> 00:45:21,440 ..and we will endure no more. 809 00:45:23,440 --> 00:45:25,080 So our next meeting... 810 00:45:26,760 --> 00:45:28,360 ..will be here... 811 00:45:36,520 --> 00:45:38,719 - Atlantic Ocean. - How are they doing this? 812 00:45:38,720 --> 00:45:40,360 Check those co-ordinates. 813 00:45:41,640 --> 00:45:44,479 North of the Equator, just off the coast of West Africa. 814 00:45:44,480 --> 00:45:45,679 Is it an island? 815 00:45:45,680 --> 00:45:47,239 - No. - They want to meet on a ship? 816 00:45:47,240 --> 00:45:49,039 What's the third co-ordinate? 817 00:45:49,040 --> 00:45:50,919 South, west... What's M? 818 00:45:50,920 --> 00:45:53,999 Barclay, that's open water. Please clarify the third co-ordinate. 819 00:45:54,000 --> 00:45:56,720 Your metric unit for length and depth. 820 00:45:58,320 --> 00:46:00,760 You would like us to meet... 821 00:46:03,080 --> 00:46:04,159 ..underwater? 822 00:46:04,160 --> 00:46:06,840 You talk of peace and equality. 823 00:46:08,080 --> 00:46:10,559 So prove your commitment... 824 00:46:10,560 --> 00:46:12,759 ..and meet us in our world. 825 00:46:12,760 --> 00:46:16,119 Romanche Trench, one of the deepest waterways on the planet. 826 00:46:16,120 --> 00:46:18,159 25,000 feet. Five miles down. 827 00:46:18,160 --> 00:46:21,039 Manned submersibles have imploded in less than half that. 828 00:46:21,040 --> 00:46:23,199 Barclay, don't agree to anything. 829 00:46:23,200 --> 00:46:26,840 Will you meet us, Barclay, at the bottom of the ocean? 830 00:46:32,960 --> 00:46:34,120 OK.