1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:04,439 Ms Bello claims the affair happened four years ago, 2 00:00:04,440 --> 00:00:06,159 while the MP was visiting Nigeria. 3 00:00:06,160 --> 00:00:08,679 Those are the guys I saw getting into the grey van. 4 00:00:08,680 --> 00:00:11,319 To tell you the truth, I'd rather avoid this place altogether. 5 00:00:11,320 --> 00:00:14,319 Not easy when half your clients are in the same building. 6 00:00:14,320 --> 00:00:17,119 Actually, Mr Knox, I came to ask for your help. 7 00:00:17,120 --> 00:00:18,799 I see. 8 00:00:18,800 --> 00:00:20,159 The mask. 9 00:00:20,160 --> 00:00:22,039 Control to Kilo 1. 10 00:00:22,040 --> 00:00:25,359 Gemma, Operation Vanguard is compromised. 11 00:00:25,360 --> 00:00:26,919 The seventh floor is down. 12 00:00:26,920 --> 00:00:28,559 Vanguard needs a new home. 13 00:00:28,560 --> 00:00:30,879 You accuse me of sabotage, and... 14 00:00:30,880 --> 00:00:32,479 ...and now you want my help. 15 00:00:32,480 --> 00:00:35,919 China's going to lose the facial-rec bid. The US are waiting in line. 16 00:00:35,920 --> 00:00:39,439 We carry the same burdens. Guilt and regret. 17 00:00:39,440 --> 00:00:41,279 If you want to give yourself the best chance, 18 00:00:41,280 --> 00:00:42,559 you'll free yourself of them. 19 00:00:42,560 --> 00:00:43,919 In an exclusive interview, 20 00:00:43,920 --> 00:00:46,679 we speak to Victoria Bello from her home in Lagos. 21 00:00:46,680 --> 00:00:49,399 This isn't about facial rec - this is about me. 22 00:00:49,400 --> 00:00:51,719 I beg your pardon, Mr Turner? I said, I hope you're proud, 23 00:00:51,720 --> 00:00:53,399 forcing my family away from their home. 24 00:00:53,400 --> 00:00:54,839 He looks like you. 25 00:00:54,840 --> 00:00:57,279 What? Victoria Bello's son, Amandi. 26 00:00:57,280 --> 00:00:59,119 I've been looking at him. 27 00:00:59,120 --> 00:01:00,559 What are you talking about? 28 00:01:00,560 --> 00:01:02,520 Free Shaun? As in Shaun Emery? 29 00:01:04,720 --> 00:01:08,319 Your paternity test has come back negative - you must be delighted. 30 00:01:08,320 --> 00:01:12,599 Why do you think she made those claims? I understand. 31 00:01:12,600 --> 00:01:16,119 Some people will go to desperate lengths to jump the queue. 32 00:01:16,120 --> 00:01:17,879 Mr Knox, do we have a match? 33 00:01:17,880 --> 00:01:19,319 Yes. 34 00:01:19,320 --> 00:01:21,040 Nikolai Mirsky. 35 00:01:22,280 --> 00:01:24,759 PHONE RINGS Hello? 36 00:01:24,760 --> 00:01:26,439 ISAAC: Hello, Isaac. 37 00:01:26,440 --> 00:01:28,399 DOOR BUZZER 38 00:01:28,400 --> 00:01:33,799 This program me contains some violent scenes and strong language. 39 00:01:33,800 --> 00:01:35,440 DOOR BUZZER 40 00:01:36,800 --> 00:01:38,640 DOOR BUZZER 41 00:01:56,240 --> 00:02:00,680 REPEATED BUZZING 42 00:02:17,920 --> 00:02:19,520 Room service. 43 00:02:25,040 --> 00:02:27,799 What the fuck is going on? 44 00:02:27,800 --> 00:02:29,519 Isaac, Isaac, 45 00:02:29,520 --> 00:02:32,680 this place is rigged with cameras - please don't do anything silly. 46 00:02:45,040 --> 00:02:47,160 This is nice at least. 47 00:02:48,160 --> 00:02:49,800 Presidential Suite. 48 00:02:50,840 --> 00:02:52,080 Apt. 49 00:02:54,080 --> 00:02:57,640 You, er, you might want to put some clothes on. 50 00:02:58,880 --> 00:03:01,559 Start... talking. 51 00:03:01,560 --> 00:03:03,959 Yeah, I'm not supposed to do that, mate. 52 00:03:03,960 --> 00:03:05,400 I'm just here to get you. 53 00:03:08,560 --> 00:03:12,079 To get me? £11 for pistachio nuts? Are you having a laugh? 54 00:03:12,080 --> 00:03:15,759 So help me God, I will throttle you with my bare hands. 55 00:03:15,760 --> 00:03:17,719 I don't care how many cameras are watching. 56 00:03:17,720 --> 00:03:21,000 What the hell were you doing outside my door pretending to be me? 57 00:03:22,720 --> 00:03:24,880 What? But... Pretending to...? 58 00:03:26,640 --> 00:03:29,719 I guess they're just, you know, just trying to get in. 59 00:03:29,720 --> 00:03:31,879 Who? Who? Who's trying to get in? 60 00:03:31,880 --> 00:03:33,919 Look, I need you to know, mate, 61 00:03:33,920 --> 00:03:36,079 I honestly had no idea this was going to happen. 62 00:03:36,080 --> 00:03:38,519 Aliza, she is completely in the dark. I only found out 63 00:03:38,520 --> 00:03:41,480 the truth of it myself last night. I haven't slept a bloody wink. 64 00:03:42,640 --> 00:03:45,719 You know, I would find it a lot easier to open up 65 00:03:45,720 --> 00:03:47,359 to you if you unclenched your fists 66 00:03:47,360 --> 00:03:49,640 and stopped looking like you're about to hit me. 67 00:03:54,520 --> 00:03:57,159 It's probably why they asked me to get you. 68 00:03:57,160 --> 00:04:00,079 People look at me and think I can handle myself, but the truth is 69 00:04:00,080 --> 00:04:02,159 I am a bloody coward. Rhys, shut up. Shut up. 70 00:04:02,160 --> 00:04:04,399 Just SHUT UP and listen, 71 00:04:04,400 --> 00:04:06,399 cos I won't say this again. 72 00:04:06,400 --> 00:04:08,160 Who are THEY? 73 00:04:13,280 --> 00:04:15,080 Well... 74 00:05:03,320 --> 00:05:06,400 PHONE RINGS 75 00:05:18,600 --> 00:05:21,920 RINGING TONE SHOWER RUNS 76 00:05:33,600 --> 00:05:35,320 Bathroom's free. 77 00:05:42,040 --> 00:05:44,880 SHOWER RUNS 78 00:05:55,840 --> 00:05:59,519 The real question here is did the Home Office knowingly 79 00:05:59,520 --> 00:06:01,439 obstruct Victoria Bello's application? 80 00:06:01,440 --> 00:06:03,159 Daddy! 81 00:06:03,160 --> 00:06:04,719 DOOR OPENS 82 00:06:04,720 --> 00:06:06,399 Yes! 83 00:06:06,400 --> 00:06:08,079 ISAAC CHUCKLES 84 00:06:08,080 --> 00:06:12,480 Oh, hello. Hello. I missed you. 85 00:06:14,760 --> 00:06:16,479 Hey. 86 00:06:16,480 --> 00:06:20,719 So, um, it's safe to come back home, 87 00:06:20,720 --> 00:06:24,999 whenever you're ready. There's no press outside. It's all over. 88 00:06:25,000 --> 00:06:27,039 Are you coming home, Daddy? 89 00:06:27,040 --> 00:06:31,159 Um, well, Daddy has to go back to London. 90 00:06:31,160 --> 00:06:35,319 But I'll be back as soon as I can. Yeah? Go and get your things. 91 00:06:35,320 --> 00:06:36,920 Come on. Come on. 92 00:06:40,280 --> 00:06:42,920 So, you saw it? The result? 93 00:06:44,960 --> 00:06:47,559 I thought there wasn't going to be a paternity test. 94 00:06:47,560 --> 00:06:50,000 You said they were going to fake the results. 95 00:06:53,240 --> 00:06:55,800 It's the right result, Simmy. 96 00:06:57,440 --> 00:06:59,000 What's up? 97 00:07:00,480 --> 00:07:03,119 Well, if she was making it all up, 98 00:07:03,120 --> 00:07:05,920 why did the Home Office hold back her application? 99 00:07:07,960 --> 00:07:10,680 That's exactly what I intend to find out. 100 00:07:13,440 --> 00:07:14,720 Right? 101 00:07:41,640 --> 00:07:44,520 ELECTRONIC BEEPING AND WHIRRING 102 00:07:46,680 --> 00:07:49,720 TRAIN PASSES 103 00:08:02,720 --> 00:08:05,039 Make yourselves at home. 104 00:08:05,040 --> 00:08:07,799 The bottom floor's all yours. 105 00:08:07,800 --> 00:08:10,639 As long as you stay in your allotted zones, 106 00:08:10,640 --> 00:08:13,080 everybody will get along just fine. 107 00:08:19,800 --> 00:08:23,280 You see the latest video release of your protegee? 108 00:08:25,920 --> 00:08:27,680 You showed me. 109 00:08:28,720 --> 00:08:30,639 Last night? Mm. 110 00:08:30,640 --> 00:08:33,519 I'm talking about this morning. We got the red flag. 111 00:08:33,520 --> 00:08:36,160 Don't you get updates from Chelten Ham? 112 00:08:37,400 --> 00:08:38,960 Cheltenham. 113 00:08:40,320 --> 00:08:43,639 It's a bit like cereal, only it's called Free Shaun. 114 00:08:43,640 --> 00:08:46,919 Or I might go more esoteric, like The Bus Stop. 115 00:08:46,920 --> 00:08:48,599 What are you talking about? 116 00:08:48,600 --> 00:08:50,920 Free Shaun? As in Shaun Emery? 117 00:08:52,280 --> 00:08:54,799 What are you talking about? 118 00:08:54,800 --> 00:08:56,520 Free Shaun? As in Shaun Emery? 119 00:08:58,000 --> 00:09:00,200 She knows she's being watched. 120 00:09:03,320 --> 00:09:05,400 Nothing changes. 121 00:09:07,640 --> 00:09:09,520 We continue as planned. 122 00:09:12,360 --> 00:09:14,680 It's your rodeo now. 123 00:09:25,440 --> 00:09:28,120 RINGING TONE 124 00:09:29,400 --> 00:09:31,760 PHONE RINGS 125 00:09:50,320 --> 00:09:52,680 RINGING CONTINUES 126 00:09:56,200 --> 00:09:59,519 Did you obstruct Victoria Bello's application, Mr Turner? Is this 127 00:09:59,520 --> 00:10:01,479 a crisis for the Home Office, Mr Turner? 128 00:10:01,480 --> 00:10:03,439 Mr Turner, do you believe the media now? 129 00:10:03,440 --> 00:10:04,599 No hoodie today, Zac? 130 00:10:04,600 --> 00:10:07,319 I have every faith in the Home Secretary. 131 00:10:07,320 --> 00:10:09,799 He has my full support. Thank you. 132 00:10:09,800 --> 00:10:12,320 SHOUTING 133 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:33,359 "Every faith in the Home Sec"? What are you up to? 134 00:10:33,360 --> 00:10:35,879 Where is Gill today? I'm not his private secretary. 135 00:10:35,880 --> 00:10:39,439 But you are on the server, aren't you? How are you enjoying policy, 136 00:10:39,440 --> 00:10:42,119 by the way? I only ask cos you spend most of your time 137 00:10:42,120 --> 00:10:43,919 seemingly checking my numbers. 138 00:10:43,920 --> 00:10:46,199 Which are spiking higher than ever, by the way. 139 00:10:46,200 --> 00:10:48,639 Congrats on that. So, what's this? 140 00:10:48,640 --> 00:10:51,399 The old band back together again? What goes on tour 141 00:10:51,400 --> 00:10:53,759 and all that jazz? Cos I'm in. If you'll have me, 142 00:10:53,760 --> 00:10:56,159 whack out the old... IMITATES ELECTRIC GUITAR 143 00:10:56,160 --> 00:10:57,519 Rhys, could you...? 144 00:10:57,520 --> 00:11:00,559 I was just asking Aliza why she's been tracking my stats. 145 00:11:00,560 --> 00:11:02,399 Good question. 146 00:11:02,400 --> 00:11:04,599 What do you expect? I've always been Team Zac. 147 00:11:04,600 --> 00:11:08,279 To be fair, that is true. Even when I was fired, you answered my calls. 148 00:11:08,280 --> 00:11:11,359 I tried you - it wouldn't go through. Yeah. Fucking Vodafone. 149 00:11:11,360 --> 00:11:13,679 But then again, maybe it was just a decoy 150 00:11:13,680 --> 00:11:16,439 to avoid doing what I actually asked you to do, which was to dig up 151 00:11:16,440 --> 00:11:19,199 Victoria Bello's paperwork and check for concerns. 152 00:11:19,200 --> 00:11:21,919 I thought that part of the story would just... go away. 153 00:11:21,920 --> 00:11:24,159 The front page news? Yeah, in The Guardian. 154 00:11:24,160 --> 00:11:26,759 Everyone else has gone with "Lying Bitch", essentially. 155 00:11:26,760 --> 00:11:29,719 Anyway, none of it seems to be doing you any harm. 156 00:11:29,720 --> 00:11:32,319 Aliza, there's going to be an inquiry 157 00:11:32,320 --> 00:11:35,239 and none of us are safe. If the Home Secretary himself had 158 00:11:35,240 --> 00:11:37,719 a hand in obstructing Bello's application, 159 00:11:37,720 --> 00:11:40,679 it's going to come out. So, if you know anything, 160 00:11:40,680 --> 00:11:43,000 Aliza, you need to share it. 161 00:12:03,360 --> 00:12:05,239 I've been calling you all day. 162 00:12:05,240 --> 00:12:07,839 I-I-I've been in Salford, so... 163 00:12:07,840 --> 00:12:10,159 I saw you. 164 00:12:10,160 --> 00:12:12,279 BBC Breakfast. 165 00:12:12,280 --> 00:12:13,919 I assume that was you? 166 00:12:13,920 --> 00:12:16,799 Yes. So, look, I'm just on my way to see the Home Secretary, so... 167 00:12:16,800 --> 00:12:19,600 On your way to becoming Home Sec, according to Twitter. 168 00:12:20,760 --> 00:12:22,520 I need to speak to you. 169 00:12:37,040 --> 00:12:40,000 Gregory Knox came through. The unmasking. 170 00:12:42,160 --> 00:12:45,799 We have a name. Nikolai Mirsky. 171 00:12:45,800 --> 00:12:47,879 Russian ex-military. 172 00:12:47,880 --> 00:12:50,319 I know. We need to get this to SO15. 173 00:12:50,320 --> 00:12:54,080 Except I can't explain how I came by it, so I suggest it comes from you. 174 00:12:55,040 --> 00:12:57,999 Me? At the time of the attack, you were Security Minister. 175 00:12:58,000 --> 00:13:00,199 You had clearance to any number of operations. 176 00:13:00,200 --> 00:13:03,199 All you need to do is say you can't reveal the source. 177 00:13:03,200 --> 00:13:04,959 I-I-I don't know. 178 00:13:04,960 --> 00:13:07,840 It sounds a bit like faking evidence to me. 179 00:13:09,320 --> 00:13:10,879 What? 180 00:13:10,880 --> 00:13:12,839 You've taken the footage, manipulated it, 181 00:13:12,840 --> 00:13:14,799 now you want to hide where it came from. 182 00:13:14,800 --> 00:13:17,479 For use as intelligence, not evidence. 183 00:13:17,480 --> 00:13:20,399 HE SCOFFS Now you sound like a true believer. 184 00:13:20,400 --> 00:13:23,839 This is a visual on a Russian state-sanctioned killer. 185 00:13:23,840 --> 00:13:26,959 We need to act. We're the only ones that have it. 186 00:13:26,960 --> 00:13:28,719 ISAAC SIGHS 187 00:13:28,720 --> 00:13:31,319 Look, I know we have other battles. 188 00:13:31,320 --> 00:13:34,039 But we can't expose Correction while we're under attack by 189 00:13:34,040 --> 00:13:37,000 a foreign power. We need to win this one first. 190 00:13:42,440 --> 00:13:44,600 Khadija heard your recording. 191 00:13:45,960 --> 00:13:48,479 The Home Secretary discussing Correction. 192 00:13:48,480 --> 00:13:51,759 You mean Khadija Khan, who interviewed Victoria Bello 193 00:13:51,760 --> 00:13:54,119 and claimed the Home Office obstructed her application? 194 00:13:54,120 --> 00:13:56,960 Isaac, the deal is still intact. 195 00:14:06,960 --> 00:14:08,520 What deal? 196 00:14:19,120 --> 00:14:20,800 Somebody got to you. 197 00:14:22,240 --> 00:14:25,679 Didn't they? I don't know what you're talking about. 198 00:14:25,680 --> 00:14:27,279 Jesus Christ! I'm not recording! 199 00:14:27,280 --> 00:14:30,239 I'm sorry, Detective, but I think I've given you enough of my time. 200 00:14:30,240 --> 00:14:32,840 You can talk to me, Isaac. You can trust me. Don't lie to me! 201 00:14:36,360 --> 00:14:39,240 You really think I need to take this shit from you? 202 00:14:43,560 --> 00:14:47,519 You know how I know it was you... on BBC Breakfast 203 00:14:47,520 --> 00:14:48,920 and not your deep-fake? 204 00:14:51,040 --> 00:14:52,720 You touched your cross. 205 00:14:55,880 --> 00:14:58,879 You run your thumb over the cross on your neck chain when you're anxious. 206 00:14:58,880 --> 00:15:01,560 No, I don't. It's my job to notice things. 207 00:15:02,920 --> 00:15:06,560 Your deep-fake's never done that. Only you. 208 00:15:11,880 --> 00:15:13,320 You're all right, Isaac. 209 00:15:14,960 --> 00:15:18,639 Not that kind of politician, like you said. 210 00:15:18,640 --> 00:15:20,279 Whatever's happened, 211 00:15:20,280 --> 00:15:23,120 whatever they've threatened you with, I can help you. 212 00:15:24,400 --> 00:15:26,160 We can get through this. 213 00:15:30,880 --> 00:15:34,120 Who was it?! Who got to you?! 214 00:15:35,120 --> 00:15:37,600 Garland? The Home Secretary? Who? 215 00:15:39,680 --> 00:15:42,599 You have a case to solve. I have a job to do. 216 00:15:42,600 --> 00:15:44,480 Other battles, like you said. 217 00:15:45,600 --> 00:15:49,280 So why don't we just get on with it and go our separate ways? 218 00:16:08,920 --> 00:16:11,400 PHONE VIBRATES 219 00:16:13,360 --> 00:16:18,159 Carey. Ma'am. I thought you'd like to know, comms are back up. 220 00:16:18,160 --> 00:16:20,039 We're rolling out new units to all ops. 221 00:16:20,040 --> 00:16:21,999 What about the camera network? 222 00:16:22,000 --> 00:16:24,359 Secure. Vanguard has a new base. 223 00:16:24,360 --> 00:16:26,439 Or I could bring the comms to you? 224 00:16:26,440 --> 00:16:28,640 That is... if you're back at work? 225 00:16:33,880 --> 00:16:36,279 Meet me in an hour. Where do you want me, ma'am? 226 00:16:36,280 --> 00:16:39,720 Broadcasting House, three o'clock, sharp. Yes, ma'am. 227 00:16:47,240 --> 00:16:50,159 Thanks to the intervention of our US partners, 228 00:16:50,160 --> 00:16:52,600 Operation Vanguard is now secure. 229 00:16:53,640 --> 00:16:55,999 Vladimir Putin himself couldn't compromise it. 230 00:16:56,000 --> 00:16:57,519 CHUCKLING 231 00:16:57,520 --> 00:17:01,279 Although this remains a UK counter terrorism operation, 232 00:17:01,280 --> 00:17:05,199 inside this building you are in US territory, 233 00:17:05,200 --> 00:17:07,959 and you will operate in accordance with US laws, 234 00:17:07,960 --> 00:17:11,239 regulations, and standard operating procedures. 235 00:17:11,240 --> 00:17:13,599 Our hosts will be on hand at all times 236 00:17:13,600 --> 00:17:17,760 to support us through any, uh, cultural differences. 237 00:17:19,040 --> 00:17:20,959 Connor here will be leading a support team 238 00:17:20,960 --> 00:17:23,839 of technical operatives, alongside someone many of you will be 239 00:17:23,840 --> 00:17:26,199 acquainted with already, our very own DI Phillips, 240 00:17:26,200 --> 00:17:28,519 who's been on secondment here for the past six months, 241 00:17:28,520 --> 00:17:31,199 and I'm pleased to say hasn't picked up the accent. 242 00:17:31,200 --> 00:17:33,199 CHUCKLING 243 00:17:33,200 --> 00:17:36,599 Um, I know you're all still reeling from 244 00:17:36,600 --> 00:17:42,119 the tragic loss of Detective Sergeant Patrick Flynn, 245 00:17:42,120 --> 00:17:44,839 Specialist Firearms Officer Jason McKenna 246 00:17:44,840 --> 00:17:47,200 and Specialist Firearms Officer Lee Bradbury. 247 00:17:48,320 --> 00:17:53,280 But the way to... hon our our fallen colleagues... 248 00:17:55,320 --> 00:17:58,800 ...is to catch the scum that took their lives. 249 00:18:01,800 --> 00:18:03,480 Thank you, sir. 250 00:18:04,840 --> 00:18:06,119 As Commander Hart said... 251 00:18:06,120 --> 00:18:09,279 Is he going to maintain his stiff upper lip? 252 00:18:09,280 --> 00:18:11,160 I think I see it quivering. 253 00:18:12,800 --> 00:18:14,079 ...with a much wider range 254 00:18:14,080 --> 00:18:16,359 of intelligence-gathering tools at our disposal. 255 00:18:16,360 --> 00:18:17,759 Now, given the urgency, 256 00:18:17,760 --> 00:18:20,679 we've begun analysing existing data from the operation, 257 00:18:20,680 --> 00:18:22,920 and we've uncovered a few truffles already. 258 00:18:26,120 --> 00:18:27,800 Danny? Sir? 259 00:18:32,480 --> 00:18:35,160 A long time since you called me that. 260 00:18:36,360 --> 00:18:38,240 I just wanted to say thank you. 261 00:18:40,280 --> 00:18:42,479 That was the team talk we all needed. 262 00:18:42,480 --> 00:18:44,600 It's the last one you'll hear me give. 263 00:18:46,040 --> 00:18:48,519 I stopped by the Commissioner's office this morning. 264 00:18:48,520 --> 00:18:51,319 Handed in my 7-28. You're resigning? 265 00:18:51,320 --> 00:18:53,240 After Vanguard, I'm out. 266 00:18:56,760 --> 00:18:58,879 Don't worry, Gemma. 267 00:18:58,880 --> 00:19:00,960 I didn't give the real reason. 268 00:19:13,040 --> 00:19:15,959 I'm in the middle of a meeting. I've got about two minutes. 269 00:19:15,960 --> 00:19:17,839 Did you have to interview her? 270 00:19:17,840 --> 00:19:19,119 I beg your pardon? 271 00:19:19,120 --> 00:19:21,799 Victoria Bello. Was that really necessary? 272 00:19:21,800 --> 00:19:23,719 SHE SCOFFS Last time I checked, 273 00:19:23,720 --> 00:19:26,399 I'm not required to justify my editorial choices 274 00:19:26,400 --> 00:19:29,399 to the authorities. We're not living in a police state yet. 275 00:19:29,400 --> 00:19:32,559 Well, I hope it was worth it. Cos Isaac Turner is now out of the deal. 276 00:19:32,560 --> 00:19:34,439 What, because of that? Oh, please. 277 00:19:34,440 --> 00:19:38,319 You do not understand. I understand perfectly. I will call Zac myself, 278 00:19:38,320 --> 00:19:40,319 show the requisite humility. 279 00:19:40,320 --> 00:19:43,039 It's a dance. You'd do well to learn the steps. 280 00:19:43,040 --> 00:19:45,439 Learn this! I was with Isaac Turner an hour ago. 281 00:19:45,440 --> 00:19:48,119 He wouldn't even admit we had a deal! He doesn't trust us, 282 00:19:48,120 --> 00:19:51,519 and that is your fault. Lower your tone. 283 00:19:51,520 --> 00:19:54,239 I don't let anyone raise their voice at me off camera. 284 00:19:54,240 --> 00:19:56,879 I am not anyone! You have fucked it up, Khadija. 285 00:19:56,880 --> 00:19:58,360 For all of us! 286 00:20:04,480 --> 00:20:06,239 I thought we said three o'clock? 287 00:20:06,240 --> 00:20:08,200 I'd rather be early - always. 288 00:20:09,680 --> 00:20:11,160 How much did you hear? 289 00:20:12,280 --> 00:20:13,680 Nothing. 290 00:20:14,720 --> 00:20:16,959 I brought your comms. 291 00:20:16,960 --> 00:20:20,040 And I thought you'd want to know there's a new lead. 292 00:20:22,000 --> 00:20:24,360 Take me to the new base. I'll follow. 293 00:20:28,520 --> 00:20:29,879 After the presentation, 294 00:20:29,880 --> 00:20:32,719 the Home Secretary will make what he promises will be 295 00:20:32,720 --> 00:20:34,399 a short announcement, 296 00:20:34,400 --> 00:20:37,719 and the Security Minister will take questions from the press. 297 00:20:37,720 --> 00:20:40,280 APPLAUSE 298 00:20:43,120 --> 00:20:46,919 Britain's border security will soon be bolstered 299 00:20:46,920 --> 00:20:49,439 by a digital layer of protection, 300 00:20:49,440 --> 00:20:53,119 provided by a company who count among their clients 301 00:20:53,120 --> 00:20:54,639 the US Pentagon. 302 00:20:54,640 --> 00:20:57,199 All of us who value the security 303 00:20:57,200 --> 00:20:59,759 and sovereignty of our nation 304 00:20:59,760 --> 00:21:04,519 will value the support of Clear Horizons AI. Thank you. 305 00:21:04,520 --> 00:21:07,239 Care to make a statement about Victoria Bello? Have you spoken 306 00:21:07,240 --> 00:21:09,439 to Isaac Turner today, Home Secretary? Did anyone 307 00:21:09,440 --> 00:21:10,639 at the Home Office obstruct 308 00:21:10,640 --> 00:21:13,280 Victoria Bello's application, Home Secretary? Thank you. 309 00:21:43,520 --> 00:21:45,199 This is where the magic happens. 310 00:21:45,200 --> 00:21:48,599 Tom. What have I missed? Lots, by the looks of things. 311 00:21:48,600 --> 00:21:50,799 Well, that's what comes of skipping the briefings. 312 00:21:50,800 --> 00:21:52,799 We can't hold the class up just for you, Carey. 313 00:21:52,800 --> 00:21:55,679 I've been on compassionate leave, so... 314 00:21:55,680 --> 00:21:57,079 ...be compassionate. 315 00:21:57,080 --> 00:21:59,880 No time for compassion. Not in the middle of a manhunt. 316 00:22:10,120 --> 00:22:11,679 Who's the target? 317 00:22:11,680 --> 00:22:15,000 A Russian National. Nikolai Mirsky. 318 00:22:16,440 --> 00:22:19,879 We've got every facial-rec system in the UK looking for him 319 00:22:19,880 --> 00:22:22,360 and every ANPR looking for his van. 320 00:22:24,800 --> 00:22:28,119 Do we, um, do we know the source? 321 00:22:28,120 --> 00:22:30,399 I mean, how did he get on our radar? 322 00:22:30,400 --> 00:22:32,120 You think they'd tell me? 323 00:22:35,600 --> 00:22:37,039 How are you feeling, Rachel? 324 00:22:37,040 --> 00:22:39,439 Ma'am. Just getting up to speed. 325 00:22:39,440 --> 00:22:41,959 I appreciate you coming back to work so soon, 326 00:22:41,960 --> 00:22:43,759 after the experience you've had. 327 00:22:43,760 --> 00:22:46,799 I'd rather... keep going. 328 00:22:46,800 --> 00:22:48,480 Rest when you're dead. 329 00:22:49,560 --> 00:22:51,440 Can I show you something? 330 00:22:59,320 --> 00:23:03,120 Frank, I felt DCI Carey should be briefed on the ongoing developments. 331 00:23:04,920 --> 00:23:06,480 Welcome to America. 332 00:23:10,280 --> 00:23:12,119 Is that...? The hospital. 333 00:23:12,120 --> 00:23:15,199 Staff entrance. The night of DS Flynn's murder. 334 00:23:15,200 --> 00:23:18,840 I thought whoever did this took over the camera network completely? 335 00:23:21,080 --> 00:23:24,999 This section of the briefing is sensitive. 336 00:23:25,000 --> 00:23:26,440 Understood. 337 00:23:27,800 --> 00:23:31,839 Every state has its own style when it comes to subterfuge. 338 00:23:31,840 --> 00:23:33,679 Its own telltale signs. 339 00:23:33,680 --> 00:23:36,919 The Russians, for instance, very sloppy. Online and off. 340 00:23:36,920 --> 00:23:40,480 They hacked SO15, but it appears they didn't consider our... 341 00:23:42,120 --> 00:23:43,719 ...auxiliary network. 342 00:23:43,720 --> 00:23:45,759 You can access the real footage? 343 00:23:45,760 --> 00:23:47,279 We can recover it 344 00:23:47,280 --> 00:23:50,479 from a covert signal embedded in the time code. 345 00:23:50,480 --> 00:23:53,399 It's kind of like scratching the oil paint off a canvas 346 00:23:53,400 --> 00:23:55,639 to reveal the pencil drawing underneath. 347 00:23:55,640 --> 00:23:58,480 Stop me if I'm... getting too technical. 348 00:24:02,000 --> 00:24:04,560 So, de-correction, then? 349 00:24:08,840 --> 00:24:12,599 Eventually we'll recover all the footage from the attack. 350 00:24:12,600 --> 00:24:18,000 But, for now, our focus, Todd, is this. 351 00:24:19,160 --> 00:24:20,960 Nikolai Mirsky. 352 00:24:25,000 --> 00:24:27,959 I-I thought Isaac Turner's witness statement said 353 00:24:27,960 --> 00:24:30,719 the killers were wearing face masks. 354 00:24:30,720 --> 00:24:32,800 Like I said, sloppy. 355 00:24:34,760 --> 00:24:37,959 Result. Intelligence on the suspect is patchy. 356 00:24:37,960 --> 00:24:41,759 Facial rec points us to a private security firm in Belarus. 357 00:24:41,760 --> 00:24:44,879 Russian black ops, by any other name. 358 00:24:44,880 --> 00:24:47,399 Do we know if the suspect's still in the UK? 359 00:24:47,400 --> 00:24:50,519 They hacked the feeds at Heathrow last time - they could do it again. 360 00:24:50,520 --> 00:24:52,240 The manhunt is under way, Rachel. 361 00:24:53,240 --> 00:24:55,239 I'd like you to run something else. 362 00:24:55,240 --> 00:24:59,079 DC Tan is briefed and making progress, 363 00:24:59,080 --> 00:25:04,039 but this requires the leadership of someone fully conversant. 364 00:25:04,040 --> 00:25:05,639 What does, ma'am? 365 00:25:05,640 --> 00:25:07,759 The criminal case against the suspect. 366 00:25:07,760 --> 00:25:10,399 We need an evidence dossier, 367 00:25:10,400 --> 00:25:13,399 robust enough to put in front of a judge. 368 00:25:13,400 --> 00:25:19,040 The more evidence we can compile against Nikolai Mirsky the better. 369 00:25:21,640 --> 00:25:23,040 Understood. 370 00:25:31,440 --> 00:25:33,280 You know the way back. 371 00:25:43,000 --> 00:25:46,239 I appreciate the chance to speak, Home Secretary. 372 00:25:46,240 --> 00:25:48,079 I imagine you can guess what this is about. 373 00:25:48,080 --> 00:25:51,639 Uh, well, let me see. You told BBC Breakfast I failed to deliver. 374 00:25:51,640 --> 00:25:54,039 You told reporters I have your full support. 375 00:25:54,040 --> 00:25:57,359 So, at a push, I'd guess you were trying to steal my fucking job? 376 00:25:57,360 --> 00:26:00,119 So, I should have said you don't have my support? 377 00:26:00,120 --> 00:26:02,759 You'll be saying the department needs a breath of fresh air next. 378 00:26:02,760 --> 00:26:04,239 You're fucking me over, Isaac. 379 00:26:04,240 --> 00:26:06,679 Have the decency to look me in the eye while you're doing it. 380 00:26:06,680 --> 00:26:08,839 You can hardly blame me for leaving the department 381 00:26:08,840 --> 00:26:10,359 acutely aware of its shortcomings. 382 00:26:10,360 --> 00:26:13,079 Not to mention our unkept promise of firm but fair immigration. 383 00:26:13,080 --> 00:26:14,919 Oh, don't quote the manifesto at me. 384 00:26:14,920 --> 00:26:17,240 You weren't even elected when we wrote that. 385 00:26:20,520 --> 00:26:22,520 After all I've done for you. 386 00:26:24,160 --> 00:26:25,680 Go on. 387 00:26:26,720 --> 00:26:29,320 No, what did you do for me, Home Secretary? 388 00:26:31,000 --> 00:26:32,880 Take a wild guess. 389 00:26:34,240 --> 00:26:37,120 I mean, I thought I was selected for government by the PM? 390 00:26:38,240 --> 00:26:42,919 But if you had a hand in making me Security Minister, Home Secretary... 391 00:26:42,920 --> 00:26:45,839 I'm not talking about making you a minister. 392 00:26:45,840 --> 00:26:47,319 So, what are you talking about? 393 00:26:47,320 --> 00:26:49,360 I'm talking about that girl. 394 00:26:50,360 --> 00:26:51,999 Victoria Bello? 395 00:26:52,000 --> 00:26:54,879 Unless you have others that I don't know about? 396 00:26:54,880 --> 00:26:56,679 I told you, that was all lies. 397 00:26:56,680 --> 00:26:58,719 You told me that a few days ago. 398 00:26:58,720 --> 00:27:01,559 That application hit my desk six months back. 399 00:27:01,560 --> 00:27:05,079 Sorry, hit your desk? Why yours? 400 00:27:05,080 --> 00:27:07,719 Why don't you ask your private secretary? 401 00:27:07,720 --> 00:27:09,159 Aliza? 402 00:27:09,160 --> 00:27:10,679 She came to you? 403 00:27:10,680 --> 00:27:13,199 Yep. All flummoxed, convinced it was real, 404 00:27:13,200 --> 00:27:15,599 convinced that love child was yours, 405 00:27:15,600 --> 00:27:19,119 and convinced, as I was, that it would be the bloody ruin of you. 406 00:27:19,120 --> 00:27:20,920 And then, so you...? 407 00:27:23,880 --> 00:27:26,719 The file found its way to the bottom of the pile. 408 00:27:26,720 --> 00:27:30,200 Got lost. Drowned in a sea of bureaucracy. 409 00:27:32,040 --> 00:27:33,680 You're welcome. 410 00:27:36,280 --> 00:27:38,400 So, that's how it's done, is it? 411 00:27:39,800 --> 00:27:41,999 And all that because you assumed it was true. 412 00:27:42,000 --> 00:27:45,720 Don't be so bloody supercilious. Are you really that surprised? 413 00:27:46,840 --> 00:27:49,799 No, Home Secretary, I'm not surprised. In fact, 414 00:27:49,800 --> 00:27:52,119 it's exactly what I thought. 415 00:27:52,120 --> 00:27:54,680 I just needed to hear you say it. 416 00:27:55,960 --> 00:27:58,759 What do you mean? To say what? What are you talking about? 417 00:27:58,760 --> 00:28:01,320 Don't walk away from me. Don't you...! 418 00:28:02,560 --> 00:28:05,679 What is that?! Are you recording this?! 419 00:28:05,680 --> 00:28:09,079 Are you mad?! Recording the Home Secretary without his consent! 420 00:28:09,080 --> 00:28:11,159 That is a breach of national security! 421 00:28:11,160 --> 00:28:12,559 I will have you stripped 422 00:28:12,560 --> 00:28:15,600 of every clearance level there is, you little prick. 423 00:28:17,200 --> 00:28:20,879 It's insurance, Rowan, in case you try to deny it. 424 00:28:20,880 --> 00:28:22,639 Deny it?! What are you talking about?! 425 00:28:22,640 --> 00:28:25,720 Why are you doing this to me, Isaac?! 426 00:28:27,920 --> 00:28:30,240 It's nothing personal. 427 00:28:40,360 --> 00:28:42,680 QUIET CHATTER 428 00:29:10,400 --> 00:29:13,519 Is it possible to embed a video in time code? 429 00:29:13,520 --> 00:29:16,159 You don't do small talk, do you, Carey? 430 00:29:16,160 --> 00:29:18,759 How's your day going, Tom? Not bad. How's yours? 431 00:29:18,760 --> 00:29:19,959 Good. 432 00:29:19,960 --> 00:29:22,319 Is it possible to embed a video in time code? 433 00:29:22,320 --> 00:29:25,679 I think you mean a time code signal in audio, don't you? 434 00:29:25,680 --> 00:29:27,679 Nope. I mean what I said. 435 00:29:27,680 --> 00:29:29,759 Well, then, you're talking bollocks. 436 00:29:29,760 --> 00:29:32,519 That's your technical assessment, is it? 437 00:29:32,520 --> 00:29:33,760 Yep. 438 00:29:35,000 --> 00:29:38,439 I don't suppose it's possible to recover a signal 439 00:29:38,440 --> 00:29:40,679 from a hacked feed either, is it? 440 00:29:40,680 --> 00:29:46,120 Like scratching the paint off a canvas to reveal the drawing. 441 00:29:47,240 --> 00:29:48,800 What are you talking about? 442 00:29:50,480 --> 00:29:51,880 Nothing. 443 00:30:12,600 --> 00:30:15,599 Ma'am. The suspect's name was used to rent 444 00:30:15,600 --> 00:30:18,559 a storage unit in Clapham two years ago. It might be a dead end - 445 00:30:18,560 --> 00:30:20,799 the storage company is no longer in business, 446 00:30:20,800 --> 00:30:23,280 but do you want me to head down there and take a look? 447 00:30:24,680 --> 00:30:27,640 No, you stay here. I'll go. Yes, ma'am. 448 00:30:38,160 --> 00:30:40,360 PHONE VIBRATES 449 00:30:41,520 --> 00:30:43,639 Hello? It's me. 450 00:30:43,640 --> 00:30:46,679 What phone are you calling from? Have you left yet? 451 00:30:46,680 --> 00:30:50,479 Yeah. Just now. I'm right here. Why? 452 00:30:50,480 --> 00:30:52,879 Good. I need you to do something for me. 453 00:30:52,880 --> 00:30:55,600 Look, in the bathroom, there's a laptop. 454 00:31:06,520 --> 00:31:07,880 Hi. 455 00:31:10,360 --> 00:31:12,639 You guarantee they won't print my name? 456 00:31:12,640 --> 00:31:16,440 The clue is in the word anonymous. Anonymous whistle-blower. 457 00:31:41,800 --> 00:31:44,439 I'm afraid you've caught me on the hoof. 458 00:31:44,440 --> 00:31:46,639 Train was delayed coming back from my conference, 459 00:31:46,640 --> 00:31:48,839 and now I'm running late for a dinner engagement. 460 00:31:48,840 --> 00:31:52,599 I always seem to catch you either coming or going. Time and tide. 461 00:31:52,600 --> 00:31:55,839 Was that the Home Secretary's conference? His big announcement? 462 00:31:55,840 --> 00:31:58,160 Er, no. Different one. 463 00:31:59,520 --> 00:32:03,200 They're here, aren't they? Clear Horizons AI? 464 00:32:04,600 --> 00:32:07,719 Yes, on the top floor. US company, right? 465 00:32:07,720 --> 00:32:09,759 Silicon Valley, of course. 466 00:32:09,760 --> 00:32:13,160 But now they're taking over the world, so to speak. 467 00:32:14,440 --> 00:32:16,040 You must be delighted. 468 00:32:17,200 --> 00:32:20,679 Your client winning the UK facial recognition contract. 469 00:32:20,680 --> 00:32:23,199 You mentioned half your clients were in this building. 470 00:32:23,200 --> 00:32:25,759 I'm assuming that includes them. 471 00:32:25,760 --> 00:32:29,240 We don't get involved with their commercial operations. 472 00:32:32,800 --> 00:32:35,000 What do you get involved in? 473 00:32:37,640 --> 00:32:39,839 I'm sorry, Detective, but where's this going? 474 00:32:39,840 --> 00:32:42,040 Surely you can see the problem, Mr Knox. 475 00:32:43,440 --> 00:32:46,479 You belong to an independent advisory group. 476 00:32:46,480 --> 00:32:50,879 You advised the government against doing business with a Chinese firm, 477 00:32:50,880 --> 00:32:53,640 whilst in the pocket of their US rivals. 478 00:32:55,440 --> 00:32:58,199 Looks like a conflict of interests to me. 479 00:32:58,200 --> 00:33:00,720 I assure you, I'm not in anyone's pocket. 480 00:33:04,200 --> 00:33:07,320 Tell me, what is it you do here, exactly? 481 00:33:09,200 --> 00:33:14,079 Your website mentions political consultancy, 482 00:33:14,080 --> 00:33:15,999 data analysis. 483 00:33:16,000 --> 00:33:18,800 Sounds... vague. 484 00:33:19,920 --> 00:33:22,559 I'd be glad to educate you, Detective, but as I mentioned... 485 00:33:22,560 --> 00:33:24,839 Half the social media companies on the planet seem 486 00:33:24,840 --> 00:33:28,919 to have an office in this building. That's a lot of data to analyse. 487 00:33:28,920 --> 00:33:31,400 But as I mentioned, I don't have all evening. 488 00:33:33,400 --> 00:33:37,599 How did you unmask the suspect exactly? Nikolai Mirsky? 489 00:33:37,600 --> 00:33:41,119 Well, you supplied the image. You know which program we used. 490 00:33:41,120 --> 00:33:43,439 Show me the process, the working out. 491 00:33:43,440 --> 00:33:46,879 That involves my technical team, none of whom are here. 492 00:33:46,880 --> 00:33:48,479 It's after hours. 493 00:33:48,480 --> 00:33:51,199 Did you supply the image to anyone outside this company? 494 00:33:51,200 --> 00:33:53,319 You were quite clear about that. 495 00:33:53,320 --> 00:33:56,199 See, you haven't actually answered the question. 496 00:33:56,200 --> 00:33:59,159 Is that something you teach your politicians? 497 00:33:59,160 --> 00:34:00,879 Am I under suspicion, Detective? 498 00:34:00,880 --> 00:34:02,759 Increasingly. 499 00:34:02,760 --> 00:34:04,279 Well, if you want to arrest me 500 00:34:04,280 --> 00:34:07,200 for a conflict of interest, go ahead. 501 00:34:08,240 --> 00:34:10,080 That won't be the charge. 502 00:34:23,720 --> 00:34:27,479 Suspect vehicle. Golf, X-ray, six, six, Alpha, Echo Echo. 503 00:34:27,480 --> 00:34:29,999 Pos ID. Coleman Street, Echo, Charlie, four. 504 00:34:30,000 --> 00:34:32,839 Vehicle heading north. Bring it up. Let's see it. 505 00:34:32,840 --> 00:34:36,720 Deploy armed units to the vicinity. Prepare for tactical response. 506 00:34:38,040 --> 00:34:41,039 The murder of Edison Yao and the attempt on your life were designed 507 00:34:41,040 --> 00:34:43,639 to send Isaac Turner into police protection, 508 00:34:43,640 --> 00:34:46,359 to keep him out of the public eye. That's when this began. 509 00:34:46,360 --> 00:34:50,839 What began? The onslaught of disinformation and lies 510 00:34:50,840 --> 00:34:54,039 that led us to believe we were under attack from China, 511 00:34:54,040 --> 00:34:58,839 that ended with UK facial recognition being handed to America. 512 00:34:58,840 --> 00:35:01,160 You have completely lost me. 513 00:35:03,680 --> 00:35:05,360 I don't believe you. 514 00:35:07,280 --> 00:35:10,119 I'm not continuing this conversation until I have a lawyer. 515 00:35:10,120 --> 00:35:13,119 What is it you don't want me to see on that laptop, Mr Knox? 516 00:35:13,120 --> 00:35:14,519 What? 517 00:35:14,520 --> 00:35:16,959 You've been glancing at it like a schoolboy who forgot 518 00:35:16,960 --> 00:35:20,000 to delete his search history. This is ridiculous. 519 00:35:23,800 --> 00:35:25,480 SIREN BLARES 520 00:35:26,640 --> 00:35:27,919 I can produce a warrant 521 00:35:27,920 --> 00:35:30,599 to seize every computer in this building within 20 minutes. 522 00:35:30,600 --> 00:35:31,839 I'm afraid I've kept my dinner 523 00:35:31,840 --> 00:35:33,639 companions waiting... But at this point, 524 00:35:33,640 --> 00:35:36,559 failure to cooperate will force my hand. I employ corporate lawyers, 525 00:35:36,560 --> 00:35:39,399 but not criminal ones, so I'd like time to arrange representation. 526 00:35:39,400 --> 00:35:42,000 Take one more step, and I will have no option but to arrest. 527 00:35:43,040 --> 00:35:45,999 Gregory Knox, I am arresting you for obstructing a police officer 528 00:35:46,000 --> 00:35:48,439 in the execution of their duty. You do not have to say... 529 00:35:48,440 --> 00:35:49,799 Where the fuck are you going?! 530 00:35:49,800 --> 00:35:53,080 Do NOT make me add resisting arrest to the list of charges! 531 00:35:55,400 --> 00:35:56,800 Do not move. 532 00:36:01,240 --> 00:36:04,039 Kilo 3 to all units. Request urgent backup... 533 00:36:04,040 --> 00:36:06,200 RACHEL'S VOICE: All clear, all clear. 534 00:36:08,880 --> 00:36:11,280 SHE GROANS 535 00:36:22,720 --> 00:36:25,240 BEEPING 536 00:36:31,760 --> 00:36:34,640 I hope you don't think of me too unfavourably, Detective. 537 00:36:36,320 --> 00:36:37,960 I'm not a violent person. 538 00:36:39,000 --> 00:36:42,359 I've certainly never laid a finger on a woman, as they say. 539 00:36:42,360 --> 00:36:44,480 Present company excepted, of course. 540 00:36:45,720 --> 00:36:51,279 Point is, I share the widely held public-facing belief 541 00:36:51,280 --> 00:36:54,279 that violence towards women is abhorrent. 542 00:36:54,280 --> 00:36:57,319 I say public-facing because online it's a different picture. 543 00:36:57,320 --> 00:36:59,119 You poll 100 university students - 544 00:36:59,120 --> 00:37:01,719 "Is violence towards women ever justified?" 545 00:37:01,720 --> 00:37:03,439 You'll get 100 emphatic noes. 546 00:37:03,440 --> 00:37:04,919 But look at their Twitter feeds - 547 00:37:04,920 --> 00:37:07,439 you'll find 10% to 15% have, 548 00:37:07,440 --> 00:37:10,719 at some point or another, sent death threats to women. 549 00:37:10,720 --> 00:37:13,559 Just one of the countless incidences of data providing 550 00:37:13,560 --> 00:37:16,800 a clearer look at human behaviour than humans themselves. 551 00:37:21,440 --> 00:37:22,840 Ugh! 552 00:37:28,000 --> 00:37:31,319 Suspect vehicle, check. A501, Moorgate, north. 553 00:37:31,320 --> 00:37:35,639 Lima Unit. Two minutes. A501, City Road, south. 554 00:37:35,640 --> 00:37:39,199 Mike Unit. Two minutes. A5201, east. 555 00:37:39,200 --> 00:37:40,959 Copy that. 556 00:37:40,960 --> 00:37:43,799 SIREN BLARES 557 00:37:43,800 --> 00:37:45,800 Just like old times. 558 00:37:49,560 --> 00:37:53,279 Gregory Knox, I am arresting you for conspiracy to murder, 559 00:37:53,280 --> 00:37:56,639 perverting the course of justice, grievous bodily harm, 560 00:37:56,640 --> 00:37:59,320 assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest. 561 00:38:01,000 --> 00:38:05,719 Suspect vehicle turning west. Ropemaker Street. Out of range. 562 00:38:05,720 --> 00:38:07,319 Oh, no, stay on him! 563 00:38:07,320 --> 00:38:09,479 Repeat, out of range. Blind spot, 50m. 564 00:38:09,480 --> 00:38:11,599 I want every border feed where I can see it. 565 00:38:11,600 --> 00:38:15,000 And I want every armed unit in London deployed to that vicinity. 566 00:38:31,440 --> 00:38:32,999 CLICKING 567 00:38:33,000 --> 00:38:35,560 SHE GROANS 568 00:38:38,400 --> 00:38:39,760 Agh! 569 00:38:48,560 --> 00:38:50,320 What is this? 570 00:38:54,080 --> 00:38:56,080 If I were you, Detective Carey... 571 00:38:58,840 --> 00:39:00,640 ...I'd run. 572 00:39:27,760 --> 00:39:30,999 Where's your phone? 573 00:39:31,000 --> 00:39:33,640 Where's your phone? Where is it?! 574 00:40:07,920 --> 00:40:09,760 TABLET BEEPS 575 00:40:43,800 --> 00:40:45,480 Ugh! 576 00:40:46,680 --> 00:40:48,800 This terminal is not in service. 577 00:40:52,840 --> 00:40:55,240 LIFT DINGS Doors opening. 578 00:41:22,280 --> 00:41:24,599 This terminal is not in service. 579 00:41:24,600 --> 00:41:28,200 Proceed to car H, to the left rear. 580 00:41:36,800 --> 00:41:39,440 LIFT DINGS Doors opening. 581 00:41:47,680 --> 00:41:49,960 BEEPING 582 00:42:41,560 --> 00:42:43,680 PANICKED BREATHING 583 00:42:49,160 --> 00:42:53,600 Shots fired. Shots fired. Target down. Target down. 584 00:42:54,920 --> 00:42:57,439 Shots fired. Threat neutralised. 585 00:42:57,440 --> 00:43:00,000 Target down. Repeat. Target down. 586 00:44:06,960 --> 00:44:08,720 HE CLEARS HIS THROAT 587 00:44:37,160 --> 00:44:40,559 KHADIJA ON TV: "Nothing to see here," says Rowan Gill. 588 00:44:40,560 --> 00:44:43,079 But an anonymous Home Office whistle-blower claims 589 00:44:43,080 --> 00:44:46,119 Gill had direct involvement in the interference 590 00:44:46,120 --> 00:44:48,399 of British passport applications, 591 00:44:48,400 --> 00:44:51,319 including that of Victoria Bello's. 592 00:44:51,320 --> 00:44:54,959 So, can he cling on and endure another scandal? 593 00:44:54,960 --> 00:44:57,959 Or is the Home Secretary losing his grip? 594 00:44:57,960 --> 00:45:00,079 Thank you. 595 00:45:00,080 --> 00:45:02,719 CLAMOUR 596 00:45:02,720 --> 00:45:04,880 MUSIC: Theme from Newsnight 597 00:45:06,280 --> 00:45:08,400 PHONE VIBRATES 598 00:45:19,040 --> 00:45:21,600 PHONE BUZZES DOOR BUZZER 599 00:45:23,920 --> 00:45:25,639 PHONE BUZZES DOOR BUZZER 600 00:45:25,640 --> 00:45:29,880 Rhys, shut up. Shut up. And listen! Because I won't say this again. 601 00:45:31,640 --> 00:45:33,920 Who are they? 602 00:45:38,560 --> 00:45:40,239 Well, 603 00:45:40,240 --> 00:45:43,240 you know our... consultants. 604 00:45:44,640 --> 00:45:47,959 Our c... What, Gregory's lot? Truro? 605 00:45:47,960 --> 00:45:50,119 I mean, we did consider several alternatives. 606 00:45:50,120 --> 00:45:52,719 As I recall, you were the one who made the final decision. 607 00:45:52,720 --> 00:45:55,199 We hired them a year ago. What's the problem with them? 608 00:45:55,200 --> 00:45:57,559 Not to be pedantic, but we didn't hire them, did we? 609 00:45:57,560 --> 00:45:59,239 They offered their services for free. 610 00:45:59,240 --> 00:46:01,879 Which, now I think about it, should've raised some alarm bells. 611 00:46:01,880 --> 00:46:04,719 I thought they just crunched data and helped us reach voters? 612 00:46:04,720 --> 00:46:06,240 It's more the way they do it. 613 00:46:09,400 --> 00:46:12,759 I mean, it's bloody clever. They are the dons of data. 614 00:46:12,760 --> 00:46:15,679 You can't blame yourself for wanting to work with them. 615 00:46:15,680 --> 00:46:17,399 Truro Analytics? 616 00:46:17,400 --> 00:46:20,440 They're the ones who've been trying to destroy me? All this time? 617 00:46:22,120 --> 00:46:25,279 They, er, haven't been trying to destroy you, mate. 618 00:46:25,280 --> 00:46:27,760 Well, what the fuck have they been doing? 619 00:46:29,080 --> 00:46:30,919 You really ought to get dressed. 620 00:46:30,920 --> 00:46:33,080 They, er, want to show you something. 621 00:46:35,360 --> 00:46:37,599 I'm supposed to take you down, 622 00:46:37,600 --> 00:46:39,720 er, stairs. Sorry, that was... 623 00:46:42,160 --> 00:46:44,679 Why? What the fuck's downstairs? 624 00:46:44,680 --> 00:46:47,639 As I understand it, 625 00:46:47,640 --> 00:46:49,560 some sort of conference. 626 00:46:53,360 --> 00:46:56,199 MUSIC: Breath Of Fresh Air by Clement Marfo 627 00:46:56,200 --> 00:46:58,679 ♪ I've seen faces Lifted weights up off the floor 628 00:46:58,680 --> 00:47:00,399 ♪ I've had highs and I've had lows 629 00:47:00,400 --> 00:47:02,639 ♪ I've got business I ain't closed 630 00:47:02,640 --> 00:47:04,999 ♪ I've read pages I've got words to say 631 00:47:05,000 --> 00:47:07,759 ♪ It's time you got to know 632 00:47:07,760 --> 00:47:09,240 ♪ I'm on a high, so get down low 633 00:47:10,480 --> 00:47:15,519 ♪ Yeah, it's time to start the show. ♪ 634 00:47:15,520 --> 00:47:18,319 Esteemed friends, honourable colleagues, 635 00:47:18,320 --> 00:47:21,239 it is my privilege to present to you this morning 636 00:47:21,240 --> 00:47:24,639 the very latest developments from the digital frontier, 637 00:47:24,640 --> 00:47:27,480 where big data and politics intersect. 638 00:47:28,960 --> 00:47:31,439 Thanks to our clients in social media, 639 00:47:31,440 --> 00:47:35,559 Truro enjoys access to an unparalleled wealth of data, 640 00:47:35,560 --> 00:47:38,159 allowing us to track the activity 641 00:47:38,160 --> 00:47:39,639 of approximately half 642 00:47:39,640 --> 00:47:42,679 the internet-using population, worldwide. 643 00:47:42,680 --> 00:47:43,959 MURMURING 644 00:47:43,960 --> 00:47:46,119 The songs they listen to when they're sad, 645 00:47:46,120 --> 00:47:48,079 the food they order when they're lonely, 646 00:47:48,080 --> 00:47:50,879 triggers that make them happy, angry, 647 00:47:50,880 --> 00:47:52,560 depressed or suicidal. 648 00:47:54,000 --> 00:47:56,599 Billions upon billions of data points, 649 00:47:56,600 --> 00:48:00,199 feeding one extraordinary, ever-refining algorithm 650 00:48:00,200 --> 00:48:02,279 that is demonstrably 651 00:48:02,280 --> 00:48:06,680 the most successful predictor of human behaviour to date. 652 00:48:09,120 --> 00:48:10,559 But you know that. 653 00:48:10,560 --> 00:48:11,600 LAUGHTER 654 00:48:13,040 --> 00:48:15,639 What you may not know is 655 00:48:15,640 --> 00:48:18,799 how Truro's algorithm is at work 656 00:48:18,800 --> 00:48:22,559 on the art of political electioneering. 657 00:48:22,560 --> 00:48:24,239 JAUNTY MUSIC PLAYS 658 00:48:24,240 --> 00:48:27,320 Meet Alfonsi Guruli. 659 00:48:29,120 --> 00:48:30,439 CHUCKLING 660 00:48:30,440 --> 00:48:33,320 A political candidate in need of a campaign. 661 00:48:34,640 --> 00:48:38,839 Last summer, inspired by a wave of optimism across 662 00:48:38,840 --> 00:48:41,039 Georgia's burgeoning democracy, 663 00:48:41,040 --> 00:48:44,039 Alfonsi decided to run for Mayor of Tbilisi, 664 00:48:44,040 --> 00:48:45,799 the capital city. 665 00:48:45,800 --> 00:48:49,359 The candidate had no experience or media training. 666 00:48:49,360 --> 00:48:50,879 Um... 667 00:48:50,880 --> 00:48:54,439 Just the kind of challenge we were looking for. 668 00:48:54,440 --> 00:48:56,759 What the fuck is this? Sh! 669 00:48:56,760 --> 00:49:00,719 So far, Alfonsi had sought to promote himself as a family man, 670 00:49:00,720 --> 00:49:02,039 a down-to-earth local 671 00:49:02,040 --> 00:49:05,239 who understood the hopes and dreams of the electorate. 672 00:49:05,240 --> 00:49:07,479 COW MOOS LAUGHTER 673 00:49:07,480 --> 00:49:10,559 Yet his poll ratings refused to rise. 674 00:49:10,560 --> 00:49:12,599 LAUGHTER 675 00:49:12,600 --> 00:49:15,839 At Truro, we set our algorithm a goal - 676 00:49:15,840 --> 00:49:19,480 to turn Alfonsi's fortunes around. 677 00:49:20,720 --> 00:49:22,239 NEWS JINGLE PLAYS 678 00:49:22,240 --> 00:49:24,200 TRANSLATION: 679 00:49:33,320 --> 00:49:36,200 An alternative portrait of Alfonsi emerged. 680 00:49:37,400 --> 00:49:41,599 Perhaps the squeaky-clean candidate wasn't clean after all. 681 00:49:41,600 --> 00:49:43,280 His opponents attacked. 682 00:49:44,520 --> 00:49:47,280 Guruli must face the public and explain himself. 683 00:49:49,120 --> 00:49:52,159 Finally, the mayoral hopeful had an audience. 684 00:49:52,160 --> 00:49:54,480 A chance to get his message across. 685 00:50:15,520 --> 00:50:17,239 GASPING 686 00:50:17,240 --> 00:50:20,159 Alfonsi's supporters were baffled. 687 00:50:20,160 --> 00:50:23,400 But the algorithm had seen what they couldn't. 688 00:50:24,840 --> 00:50:28,480 Online, the data revealed a different Tbilisi. 689 00:50:29,720 --> 00:50:31,999 Here was a city at war 690 00:50:32,000 --> 00:50:34,679 divided over a number of burning issues. 691 00:50:34,680 --> 00:50:37,159 Looking deeper, data revealed 692 00:50:37,160 --> 00:50:40,639 exactly which issues caused most concern, 693 00:50:40,640 --> 00:50:44,840 which news stories literally kept the locals awake at night. 694 00:50:52,200 --> 00:50:53,919 The silent majority 695 00:50:53,920 --> 00:50:55,719 had suddenly been spoken for. 696 00:50:55,720 --> 00:50:59,279 "The real people of Tbilisi" began to trend, 697 00:50:59,280 --> 00:51:01,359 spawning a movement, a base. 698 00:51:01,360 --> 00:51:04,399 CHANTING: Alfonsi! Alfonsi! 699 00:51:04,400 --> 00:51:08,480 Alfonsi was a rising star of the populist right. 700 00:51:10,800 --> 00:51:12,719 Or so it seemed. 701 00:51:12,720 --> 00:51:15,480 STUDIO AUDIENCE LAUGHS Alfonsi Guruli. 702 00:51:20,080 --> 00:51:22,480 LAUGHTER APPLAUSE 703 00:51:25,520 --> 00:51:27,200 APPLAUSE 704 00:51:31,160 --> 00:51:32,639 LAUGHTER 705 00:51:32,640 --> 00:51:34,959 Scores of people appeared on social media, 706 00:51:34,960 --> 00:51:36,399 insisting he had always been 707 00:51:36,400 --> 00:51:38,399 a strong advocate of gay rights. 708 00:51:38,400 --> 00:51:41,600 The Alfonsi Guruli THEY knew was no bigot. 709 00:51:43,000 --> 00:51:45,119 A new narrative began to take shape. 710 00:51:45,120 --> 00:51:47,999 Alfonsi was a savvy politician, 711 00:51:48,000 --> 00:51:50,719 playing the orthodox right for votes. 712 00:51:50,720 --> 00:51:54,280 And the real REAL people of Tbilisi knew that. 713 00:51:59,280 --> 00:52:00,680 LAUGHTER 714 00:52:03,040 --> 00:52:07,119 Truro's AI had created a political campaign 715 00:52:07,120 --> 00:52:08,920 for a polarised world... 716 00:52:10,800 --> 00:52:14,519 ...in which every different sub-section of the electorate 717 00:52:14,520 --> 00:52:17,680 is sold a version of the candidate they can vote for. 718 00:52:26,120 --> 00:52:31,199 Today, Alfonsi is Mayor of Tbilisi, 719 00:52:31,200 --> 00:52:34,799 elected with 65% of the vote. 720 00:52:34,800 --> 00:52:36,920 CHEERING AND WHOOPING 721 00:52:44,480 --> 00:52:46,999 Perhaps next time we meet, 722 00:52:47,000 --> 00:52:49,079 Truro's algorithm 723 00:52:49,080 --> 00:52:51,560 will have decided the fate of a British MP. 724 00:52:56,120 --> 00:52:58,280 Or even PM. 725 00:52:59,680 --> 00:53:02,080 APPLAUSE MUSIC PLAYS 726 00:53:10,280 --> 00:53:13,079 ♪ I'm ever so confident I'm reppin' for my continent 727 00:53:13,080 --> 00:53:14,559 ♪ Not looking for a compliment 728 00:53:14,560 --> 00:53:16,759 ♪ When I break through I'm coming to America 729 00:53:16,760 --> 00:53:19,319 ♪ Tearing down the barriers and reppin' for my area 730 00:53:19,320 --> 00:53:22,919 ♪ Now I'm surrounded by a dream team Sitting on top of the league 731 00:53:22,920 --> 00:53:27,199 ♪ Supporting the grand vision I see Spotlights on me, riding lyrically 732 00:53:27,200 --> 00:53:30,959 ♪ Cos I float like a butterfly, sting like a bee... ♪ 733 00:53:30,960 --> 00:53:34,199 So, what, that's supposed to be me? I'm an Alfonso? 734 00:53:34,200 --> 00:53:35,920 Alfonsi. Al... 735 00:53:37,880 --> 00:53:40,359 You made me an advocate of racial profiling. 736 00:53:40,360 --> 00:53:42,759 Yeah, I'm sorry about that. It's the algorithm. 737 00:53:42,760 --> 00:53:45,599 Every action suggested by the algorithm 738 00:53:45,600 --> 00:53:48,160 moves you one step closer to where you want to be. 739 00:53:49,840 --> 00:53:51,800 Where do you want to be, Isaac? 740 00:53:53,720 --> 00:53:56,559 I don't need a program to figure that one out. 741 00:53:56,560 --> 00:53:59,359 What ambitious politician doesn't want the top job? 742 00:53:59,360 --> 00:54:01,400 ISAAC SCOFFS 743 00:54:03,960 --> 00:54:07,160 I can only imagine the impact you'll make when you finally get there. 744 00:54:09,800 --> 00:54:12,119 But, goodness, I'm getting ahead of myself. 745 00:54:12,120 --> 00:54:15,479 The road to Number 10 is long. Years of work. 746 00:54:15,480 --> 00:54:18,519 We need to be patient. Do as the algorithm says, 747 00:54:18,520 --> 00:54:21,239 step by step, heart to heart, 748 00:54:21,240 --> 00:54:23,719 and we'll get there in the end. You're mad. 749 00:54:23,720 --> 00:54:25,719 Look at where it's got you already. 750 00:54:25,720 --> 00:54:29,840 A critical stage in your journey is within your grasp. 751 00:54:31,000 --> 00:54:32,919 Home sec, baby. 752 00:54:32,920 --> 00:54:36,279 You actually... you actually believe this shit? 753 00:54:36,280 --> 00:54:39,599 You think that data witchcraft can decide who runs the Home Office? 754 00:54:39,600 --> 00:54:42,120 It can decide who runs the country. 755 00:54:43,160 --> 00:54:46,960 Consider Home Secretary your gruelling audition. 756 00:54:48,720 --> 00:54:49,960 Fuck this. 757 00:54:51,120 --> 00:54:54,840 After everything you've put me through. And my family... 758 00:54:56,840 --> 00:55:00,159 I should be ramming your head through that wall. 759 00:55:00,160 --> 00:55:02,480 And yet you're not. 760 00:55:05,280 --> 00:55:07,639 Your popularity is on the rise, Isaac. 761 00:55:07,640 --> 00:55:10,000 While poor Rowan Gill's... 762 00:55:11,760 --> 00:55:16,360 Well, there's work to be done. Your trusty spad will fill you in. 763 00:55:18,200 --> 00:55:21,519 Sorry, what, you expect me to collude in this fuckery? 764 00:55:21,520 --> 00:55:23,599 I-I thought you didn't need me anyway? 765 00:55:23,600 --> 00:55:25,759 You built your own version of me. Who, Digi-Zac? 766 00:55:25,760 --> 00:55:27,119 I've enjoyed working with him, 767 00:55:27,120 --> 00:55:28,959 but I'm thrilled you're ready to take over. 768 00:55:28,960 --> 00:55:31,359 The hell makes you think I'm going to do that? 769 00:55:31,360 --> 00:55:33,400 Why, the algorithm, of course. 770 00:55:34,920 --> 00:55:38,600 The algorithm sees the world in all its complexity. 771 00:55:41,080 --> 00:55:44,839 The algorithm understands you, me, 772 00:55:44,840 --> 00:55:47,479 and every segment of our society 773 00:55:47,480 --> 00:55:49,400 better than we understand ourselves. 774 00:55:50,960 --> 00:55:54,679 And it predicts, Isaac Turner, that you will comply 775 00:55:54,680 --> 00:55:58,120 with this campaign just as soon as it brings you success. 776 00:56:01,560 --> 00:56:04,560 For with success comes power. 777 00:56:06,360 --> 00:56:08,120 And with power... 778 00:56:09,560 --> 00:56:12,720 ...you can do all the good you've ever dreamt of. 779 00:56:23,520 --> 00:56:25,360 Cars are outside when you're ready. 780 00:56:27,240 --> 00:56:29,160 Catch some shuteye on the way back. 781 00:56:30,320 --> 00:56:32,960 We need you fresh-faced for the press. 782 00:56:34,960 --> 00:56:36,919 I didn't say anything. 783 00:56:36,920 --> 00:56:38,440 What? 784 00:56:40,080 --> 00:56:41,920 I didn't say yes. 785 00:56:44,520 --> 00:56:46,560 You didn't say no. 786 00:56:49,720 --> 00:56:51,800 PHONE BUZZES 787 00:57:05,120 --> 00:57:07,520 Hello? What ya watching? 788 00:57:08,480 --> 00:57:10,280 Home Sec looking silly? 789 00:57:12,800 --> 00:57:15,840 All seems to have gone rather well, don't you think? 790 00:57:20,480 --> 00:57:21,600 So... 791 00:57:23,400 --> 00:57:26,560 ...what do you say? You in? 792 00:57:33,680 --> 00:57:35,120 Yes. 793 00:57:37,720 --> 00:57:39,160 Wonderful. 794 00:57:40,440 --> 00:57:44,320 I'll be in touch first thing. Sleep well, Isaac Turner. 795 00:57:45,880 --> 00:57:48,920 It's been a long, discombobulating day. 796 00:57:51,920 --> 00:57:55,360 But everything's falling perfectly into place. 797 00:57:57,960 --> 00:57:59,840 Every little thing. 798 00:58:19,480 --> 00:58:21,480 SHE GASPS 799 00:58:22,960 --> 00:58:25,040 HANDCUFFS CLICK