1 00:00:02,043 --> 00:00:06,203 This programme contains strong language and some violent scenes from the start. 2 00:00:06,203 --> 00:00:09,003 Who's your victim? Edison Yao. Chinese national. Assassinated in his apartment. 3 00:00:09,003 --> 00:00:11,363 He had CCTV all over the flat, only the shooters are nowhere to be seen. 4 00:00:11,363 --> 00:00:14,003 I thought you might have some...insight. 5 00:00:14,003 --> 00:00:15,483 I can't do this, I'm sorry. 6 00:00:15,483 --> 00:00:18,283 No, I get it. Can't beat 'em, join 'em, right? 7 00:00:18,283 --> 00:00:20,163 Xanda Facial Recognition. 8 00:00:20,163 --> 00:00:22,283 The only security system in the world 9 00:00:22,283 --> 00:00:25,043 to identify a human face with 100% accuracy. 10 00:00:25,043 --> 00:00:27,603 Chinese AI technology poses no threat. 11 00:00:27,603 --> 00:00:30,603 Yeah, I read the propaganda - sorry, press release. 12 00:00:30,603 --> 00:00:33,643 As long as I'm Security Minister, Britain's borders won't be monitored 13 00:00:33,643 --> 00:00:36,243 by a storefront for the People's Republic of China. 14 00:00:38,683 --> 00:00:40,483 Ma'am? I've got something. 15 00:00:40,483 --> 00:00:42,963 CCTV threw up some...concerns. 16 00:00:42,963 --> 00:00:45,843 Our kind of concerns. Pass on the details. 17 00:00:45,843 --> 00:00:47,403 I'll assign someone to take a look. 18 00:00:47,403 --> 00:00:50,443 Garland doesn't trust me, still. 19 00:00:50,443 --> 00:00:53,203 I signed up to be part of this. 20 00:00:53,203 --> 00:00:56,643 The Lagos care worker claims her three-year-old son's father 21 00:00:56,643 --> 00:00:59,083 is Britain's Security Minister, Isaac Turner. 22 00:00:59,083 --> 00:01:01,403 What?! This is them. This is Xanda. 23 00:01:01,403 --> 00:01:03,603 If we wanted to meddle, Mr Turner, 24 00:01:03,603 --> 00:01:06,243 do you think this is the best we can do? 25 00:01:06,243 --> 00:01:08,683 Good afternoon, distinguished members 26 00:01:08,683 --> 00:01:10,763 of the China Research Committee, 27 00:01:10,763 --> 00:01:12,763 and Gregory. CHUCKLING 28 00:01:12,763 --> 00:01:15,083 Not everybody is present for the final vote. 29 00:01:15,083 --> 00:01:17,043 Where is Edison? 30 00:01:17,043 --> 00:01:19,723 The victim's last activity was an attempted call. 31 00:01:19,723 --> 00:01:21,483 Maybe he was trying to warn someone. 32 00:01:21,483 --> 00:01:23,603 Caller ID? Saved on the phone as Knox. 33 00:01:23,603 --> 00:01:27,843 Gregory Knox? There are armed intruders in the building. Get in. 34 00:01:29,003 --> 00:01:31,483 GUNFIRE No, I haven't joined them, 35 00:01:31,483 --> 00:01:33,723 I am trying to beat them! 36 00:01:33,723 --> 00:01:36,203 And they are watching me day and night! 37 00:01:36,203 --> 00:01:37,963 What's the status with the committee? 38 00:01:37,963 --> 00:01:39,363 All assets are in safe houses. 39 00:01:39,363 --> 00:01:42,843 For all we know, the safe houses are exactly where they want us to take these people! 40 00:01:42,843 --> 00:01:46,163 Well, I'm now joined by Home Office Security Minister Isaac Turner. 41 00:01:46,163 --> 00:01:48,283 Good evening, Khadija. 42 00:01:48,283 --> 00:01:51,243 This is it, the reason they wanted you. 43 00:01:51,243 --> 00:01:55,923 I believe the right decision is to award the UK borders contract 44 00:01:55,923 --> 00:01:57,883 to Xanda Facial Recognition. 45 00:02:01,883 --> 00:02:03,843 FAINT MEDIA BROADCAST 46 00:02:10,283 --> 00:02:12,963 ..our security or our way of life. 47 00:02:12,963 --> 00:02:15,923 This decision will come as a surprise to those who see you 48 00:02:15,923 --> 00:02:20,083 as a strong opponent to China's investment in UK infrastructure. 49 00:02:20,083 --> 00:02:22,723 Oh, Khadija, I've always maintained I keep an open mind. 50 00:02:22,723 --> 00:02:24,283 What is he doing?! 51 00:02:24,283 --> 00:02:27,323 I don't know. He's literally quoting Xanda's press release. 52 00:02:27,323 --> 00:02:30,163 My phones are exploding, Guardian's hounding me for a follow-up, 53 00:02:30,163 --> 00:02:32,243 he isn't even off air! Did he say anything to you? 54 00:02:32,243 --> 00:02:35,083 Did he say anything about endorsing the company he accused of spying? 55 00:02:35,083 --> 00:02:38,683 He must be scared. Edison's been killed, Knox has been targeted. 56 00:02:38,683 --> 00:02:41,723 PHONE RINGS Oh, Christ, his wife's calling. Wait. 57 00:02:43,283 --> 00:02:45,603 Simone? Aliza, are you watching this? 58 00:02:45,603 --> 00:02:47,523 Yeah. Are you OK? 59 00:02:47,523 --> 00:02:50,003 Yeah, I think so. We've got police here. 60 00:02:50,003 --> 00:02:52,803 Why are you asking? No, it's just, we don't get it either. 61 00:02:52,803 --> 00:02:55,683 PHONE VIBRATES Sorry, Simone, can I call you back? 62 00:02:55,683 --> 00:02:58,843 The programme hasn't been tested for racial bias. 63 00:02:58,843 --> 00:03:02,243 Sadly, there are a number of facial rec systems that underperform 64 00:03:02,243 --> 00:03:05,963 when it comes to accurately identifying people of colour, 65 00:03:05,963 --> 00:03:07,763 which is totally unacceptable, of course. 66 00:03:07,763 --> 00:03:09,643 MAN ON PHONE: Has he had a stroke? 67 00:03:09,643 --> 00:03:11,843 Gregory! Shouldn't you be in a safe house? 68 00:03:11,843 --> 00:03:14,843 I am. I had to plead with the police to let me use their phone. 69 00:03:14,843 --> 00:03:18,683 I thought Turner told the Home Sec we unanimously opposed to Xanda? 70 00:03:18,683 --> 00:03:19,923 We think he's scared. 71 00:03:19,923 --> 00:03:22,283 The way to safeguard against racial profiling 72 00:03:22,283 --> 00:03:25,643 is to choose a recognition system that's virtually 100% accurate. 73 00:03:25,643 --> 00:03:27,803 And Xanda gives us that peace of mind. 74 00:03:27,803 --> 00:03:29,323 He doesn't look scared. 75 00:03:38,043 --> 00:03:40,963 If you're refusing to March down to the BBC and get some answers... 76 00:03:40,963 --> 00:03:43,563 I must insist... ..I will do it myself! 77 00:03:43,563 --> 00:03:44,963 ..insist you stay on lockdown! 78 00:03:44,963 --> 00:03:47,083 Zach? You know Commander Hart. 79 00:03:48,883 --> 00:03:50,523 Home Secretary. Gemma. 80 00:03:51,563 --> 00:03:53,683 You were watching, then? Newsnight? 81 00:03:53,683 --> 00:03:56,323 If I wanted to watch the Government get its teeth kicked in, 82 00:03:56,323 --> 00:03:58,483 I'd turn up to PMQs. 83 00:03:58,483 --> 00:04:01,243 Must have been a shock, Minister. A shock? 84 00:04:01,243 --> 00:04:02,683 No, not quite, Danny. 85 00:04:02,683 --> 00:04:05,883 Turning on the TV to see yourself on a normal day is a shock. 86 00:04:05,883 --> 00:04:09,163 Turning on the TV to see yourself when it's not yourself, 87 00:04:09,163 --> 00:04:12,003 saying the exact opposite of what you fundamentally believe 88 00:04:12,003 --> 00:04:15,443 is a fucking mind-rape, if you want to know the truth. 89 00:04:18,643 --> 00:04:19,723 Gemma? 90 00:04:21,523 --> 00:04:25,803 Do you think we need to, um...pull up the drawbridge? 91 00:04:28,603 --> 00:04:31,563 DI Latif, DCI Carey, await further instruction outside. 92 00:04:31,563 --> 00:04:33,043 Ma'am, I... On second thoughts, 93 00:04:33,043 --> 00:04:35,203 DCI Carey, you don't need to wait, you're dismissed. 94 00:04:35,203 --> 00:04:38,723 Report to Mapping per your regular duties first thing. 95 00:04:38,723 --> 00:04:40,283 That's an interesting decision. 96 00:04:41,243 --> 00:04:44,403 I'm sorry? You were the one who put me on lockdown, 97 00:04:44,403 --> 00:04:46,163 which is exactly what they wanted. 98 00:04:46,163 --> 00:04:48,923 Detective Carey is the only one 99 00:04:48,923 --> 00:04:51,363 who managed to fathom something was wrong here. 100 00:04:52,683 --> 00:04:56,763 Perhaps DCI Carey should stay, given she's fully conversant. 101 00:05:04,923 --> 00:05:06,843 What are we going to do? 102 00:05:06,843 --> 00:05:10,323 Thanks to this...whatever it is, 103 00:05:10,323 --> 00:05:12,723 the nation is now under the impression 104 00:05:12,723 --> 00:05:14,723 that I'm happy to farm out facial rec 105 00:05:14,723 --> 00:05:17,283 to the same hostile foreign power that orchestrated this. 106 00:05:17,283 --> 00:05:19,403 You're convinced China's responsible? 107 00:05:19,403 --> 00:05:22,163 Beijing is trying to meddle in British policy. 108 00:05:22,163 --> 00:05:24,763 Yan Wanglei is Xanda's man in London. 109 00:05:24,763 --> 00:05:26,363 He's a part of it, I'm certain. 110 00:05:28,043 --> 00:05:30,643 We need to call a COBRA meeting, obviously. 111 00:05:30,643 --> 00:05:33,763 SIS and the MoD should begin drafting options immediately. 112 00:05:33,763 --> 00:05:35,763 We'll need a raft to formulate our response, 113 00:05:35,763 --> 00:05:39,123 but first and foremost, I would like to pay a visit 114 00:05:39,123 --> 00:05:40,563 to Broadcasting House. 115 00:05:46,003 --> 00:05:47,763 I managed to delay him. 116 00:05:51,323 --> 00:05:52,763 HE SIGHS 117 00:05:53,763 --> 00:05:56,883 There's a reason I can't let you do that, Isaac. 118 00:05:58,603 --> 00:06:00,923 If you go running off to the BBC, 119 00:06:00,923 --> 00:06:02,963 it'll end up all over the news. 120 00:06:05,043 --> 00:06:07,283 Yes, Rowan, I was rather hoping it might. 121 00:06:12,563 --> 00:06:14,283 Your decision, Home Secretary. 122 00:06:15,403 --> 00:06:17,003 Well, I think we'd better. 123 00:06:18,563 --> 00:06:20,323 Poor bloke's been through enough. 124 00:06:22,603 --> 00:06:25,523 We ought to remind you, sir, that as a Government minister, 125 00:06:25,523 --> 00:06:27,803 you are bound by the Official Secrets Act. 126 00:06:27,803 --> 00:06:29,963 I'm sor... Is someone kindly going to tell me 127 00:06:29,963 --> 00:06:31,963 what the hell you're all talking about? 128 00:06:33,283 --> 00:06:34,803 Yes. 129 00:06:36,203 --> 00:06:37,803 DCI Carey can explain it... 130 00:06:39,163 --> 00:06:41,163 ..given she's fully conversant. 131 00:06:44,443 --> 00:06:46,883 Come on, Rachel, we're all sitting comfortably. 132 00:06:46,883 --> 00:06:50,483 Why don't you tell Mr Turner everything he needs to know... 133 00:06:51,963 --> 00:06:53,443 ..about Correction? 134 00:07:45,363 --> 00:07:47,483 We'll be back, of course, same time tomorrow. 135 00:07:47,483 --> 00:07:50,323 Until then, from all of us, goodnight. 136 00:07:50,323 --> 00:07:51,923 We're clear. 137 00:07:53,083 --> 00:07:56,123 The Turner interview is causing a sizeable Twitter storm. 138 00:07:56,123 --> 00:07:58,403 Certainly wasn't expecting him to say that. 139 00:07:58,403 --> 00:08:00,323 140 00:08:00,323 --> 00:08:01,803 What was he thinking?! 141 00:08:01,803 --> 00:08:03,763 I have a feeling we'll be following this one up. 142 00:08:03,763 --> 00:08:05,603 Try to get him into the studio next time. 143 00:08:05,603 --> 00:08:08,643 Remote interviews depress me these days. Do you know what I mean? 144 00:08:08,643 --> 00:08:13,323 Uh-huh. It might help if they didn't lag and freeze like it was 1996! 145 00:08:13,323 --> 00:08:16,763 There shouldn't be any lagging. Ed, you saw the lagging, right? 146 00:08:16,763 --> 00:08:18,483 Yeah, absolutely. 147 00:08:18,483 --> 00:08:21,803 Sometimes I think I'm the only one actually watching around here. 148 00:08:23,603 --> 00:08:26,483 There shouldn't be any lagging. Have a look into it, will you? 149 00:08:28,723 --> 00:08:32,243 So, it has a name, what happened to me? 150 00:08:35,923 --> 00:08:40,283 Correction...is a method of real-time image manipulation, 151 00:08:40,283 --> 00:08:42,363 using the disruption of camera feeds 152 00:08:42,363 --> 00:08:45,483 and the deployment of deepfake technology. 153 00:08:45,483 --> 00:08:47,643 The technique was developed in China, 154 00:08:47,643 --> 00:08:49,483 but its usage has spread to... 155 00:08:51,643 --> 00:08:52,923 ..other regions. 156 00:08:54,083 --> 00:08:55,683 What regions? 157 00:08:58,323 --> 00:09:01,003 The map is constantly evolving, but it's safe to assume 158 00:09:01,003 --> 00:09:03,803 Correction is in operation in Russia, United States... 159 00:09:03,803 --> 00:09:05,243 The United Kingdom. 160 00:09:09,083 --> 00:09:11,043 Why would it be in operation here? 161 00:09:15,283 --> 00:09:19,203 For instance, if we have intel on a terrorist plot, 162 00:09:19,203 --> 00:09:22,043 but the evidence against the suspects is insufficient. 163 00:09:22,043 --> 00:09:24,283 If you can't put them away fair and square, 164 00:09:24,283 --> 00:09:26,323 you fake incriminating footage? 165 00:09:28,883 --> 00:09:32,003 We turn intelligence into evidence. 166 00:09:37,923 --> 00:09:39,323 Who knows about this? 167 00:09:39,323 --> 00:09:42,083 It's a highly-restricted operational tactic. 168 00:09:42,083 --> 00:09:46,763 No more than 50 operatives across SO15, GCHQ and the Security Service. 169 00:09:46,763 --> 00:09:50,603 But who else? The Justice Secretary? The PM? 170 00:09:50,603 --> 00:09:53,043 You know I can't confirm or deny. 171 00:09:53,043 --> 00:09:56,123 The British state creating deep fakes? 172 00:09:58,003 --> 00:10:02,243 We only ever produce images of events we know to be true. 173 00:10:08,403 --> 00:10:10,203 ISAAC LAUGHS This is... Huh! 174 00:10:10,203 --> 00:10:13,443 No. No, no, no, this isn't happening. 175 00:10:18,683 --> 00:10:22,323 If it makes a difference, this did not start on my watch. 176 00:10:23,523 --> 00:10:27,123 This moral minestrone was gifted to me by my predecessor. 177 00:10:29,323 --> 00:10:30,363 So, why me? 178 00:10:31,723 --> 00:10:34,443 Where does this aberration come into it? 179 00:10:34,443 --> 00:10:39,203 Sadly, with the means to create false images of powerful people, 180 00:10:39,203 --> 00:10:42,843 Correction has become a tool for disinformation. 181 00:10:42,843 --> 00:10:47,203 Correction is the dirty secret we share with our adversaries. 182 00:10:47,203 --> 00:10:49,923 We can all deploy it covertly, 183 00:10:49,923 --> 00:10:52,923 but if one country accuses another publicly, 184 00:10:52,923 --> 00:10:55,523 we may as well blow the whistle on ourselves. 185 00:11:02,203 --> 00:11:04,043 So, what are you saying? 186 00:11:04,043 --> 00:11:07,123 If we were to claim your appearance was corrected, 187 00:11:07,123 --> 00:11:09,923 it would leave us vulnerable to counter-accusations. 188 00:11:09,923 --> 00:11:13,443 And then, the whole global house of cards comes tumbling down. 189 00:11:15,283 --> 00:11:18,283 You...you expect me to keep my mouth shut 190 00:11:18,283 --> 00:11:20,923 and let the world believe that malicious bullshit was real? 191 00:11:20,923 --> 00:11:23,003 I'm sorry, Isaac. Edison Yao is dead! 192 00:11:23,003 --> 00:11:27,123 They are killing dissidents and attacking our national broadcasts! 193 00:11:27,123 --> 00:11:29,243 These are acts of state-sponsored terror! 194 00:11:29,243 --> 00:11:32,043 For which, appropriate action will be taken. 195 00:11:32,043 --> 00:11:35,483 So long as it doesn't upset some spook programme?! 196 00:11:35,483 --> 00:11:38,203 So long as it doesn't upset the Government, 197 00:11:38,203 --> 00:11:40,883 the courts, MI5 and the police. 198 00:11:42,763 --> 00:11:44,323 Good enough? 199 00:11:49,523 --> 00:11:51,723 Let's hope we can rely on the Right Honourable Member 200 00:11:51,723 --> 00:11:54,003 for Haslemere South to keep his trap shut. 201 00:11:54,003 --> 00:11:56,963 We keep Isaac Turner on a short leash. Close protection officers, 202 00:11:56,963 --> 00:11:58,923 intercepts and monitoring on all devices. 203 00:11:58,923 --> 00:12:01,163 Same goes for his staff. They arranged that interview. 204 00:12:01,163 --> 00:12:02,883 Any one of them could be complicit. 205 00:12:02,883 --> 00:12:04,403 Do you see Correction like that? 206 00:12:07,963 --> 00:12:10,283 Turner's right, we're looking at the most blatant attack 207 00:12:10,283 --> 00:12:12,003 by a foreign power since Salisbury. 208 00:12:13,363 --> 00:12:17,763 What do you need? Tight team, SO15, GCHQ and CIA to support. 209 00:12:17,763 --> 00:12:19,643 Who do you want on your team? 210 00:12:21,763 --> 00:12:24,083 Rachel certainly made an impression on Turner. 211 00:12:25,163 --> 00:12:26,643 Wouldn't hurt to keep him onside. 212 00:12:26,643 --> 00:12:29,723 You seem to forget how close she came to reporting us. 213 00:12:29,723 --> 00:12:31,443 That was before you won her over. 214 00:12:33,283 --> 00:12:35,283 Not to mention what we found. 215 00:12:36,523 --> 00:12:39,603 That was insurance. You'd do the same. 216 00:12:40,683 --> 00:12:42,243 She's being watched, isn't she? 217 00:12:44,323 --> 00:12:45,683 Any concerns? 218 00:12:47,963 --> 00:12:50,443 If you still don't trust her, Gemma, you know what to do. 219 00:12:53,443 --> 00:12:55,203 Keep her close. 220 00:12:56,683 --> 00:12:58,763 DOOR SLIDES OPEN AND SHUTS 221 00:13:03,283 --> 00:13:04,803 DOOR SLIDES SHUT 222 00:13:06,043 --> 00:13:08,843 I'll need a DCI to bridge Homicide and SO15. 223 00:13:11,083 --> 00:13:12,883 If you're interested? I am, Ma'am. 224 00:13:14,323 --> 00:13:17,083 You'll need assistance. What do you make of the new blood? 225 00:13:17,083 --> 00:13:19,203 DC Tan? 226 00:13:19,203 --> 00:13:22,403 Couple of years ago, they'd have called her fast-track princess. 227 00:13:22,403 --> 00:13:25,083 They did me. I won't repeat what they called me. 228 00:13:28,403 --> 00:13:31,843 DI Latif, you have compromised the location of a safe house. 229 00:13:31,843 --> 00:13:34,843 A security breach that may warrant disciplinary action. 230 00:13:34,843 --> 00:13:36,923 But, Ma'am, I... While a decision is pending, 231 00:13:36,923 --> 00:13:40,323 your inclusion in this operation is suspended with immediate effect. 232 00:13:40,323 --> 00:13:42,723 You may return to your departmental duties, 233 00:13:42,723 --> 00:13:44,523 but your time with us ends here. 234 00:13:47,043 --> 00:13:49,443 Be thankful the repercussions aren't more severe. 235 00:13:52,683 --> 00:13:54,283 Bring DC Tan in with you. 236 00:13:54,283 --> 00:13:57,083 In where, Ma'am? 237 00:13:57,083 --> 00:13:59,003 Seventh floor. 238 00:13:59,003 --> 00:14:00,563 What about Mapping? 239 00:14:02,043 --> 00:14:03,483 Mapping runs itself. 240 00:14:10,043 --> 00:14:12,763 Well, you WANTED to take over my case. 241 00:14:14,563 --> 00:14:16,203 Got what you wished for. 242 00:14:41,203 --> 00:14:43,323 FAINT MEDIA BROADCAST 243 00:14:44,323 --> 00:14:46,203 DEVICE BEEPS 244 00:14:59,883 --> 00:15:02,243 This is DCI Rachel Carey. 245 00:15:02,243 --> 00:15:04,323 In place of hidden camera recording, 246 00:15:04,323 --> 00:15:07,403 I'm filming this eyewitness testimony for my dossier 247 00:15:07,403 --> 00:15:10,243 detailing the systematic illegal practice 248 00:15:10,243 --> 00:15:13,803 of video-evidence tampering known as Correction. 249 00:15:13,803 --> 00:15:16,603 Approximately one hour ago, 250 00:15:16,603 --> 00:15:20,403 I was present at a briefing with Home Secretary Rowan Gill, 251 00:15:20,403 --> 00:15:23,243 who I learned has full knowledge of Correction 252 00:15:23,243 --> 00:15:24,843 and its use within the UK. 253 00:15:24,843 --> 00:15:28,923 Also present was the Security Minister Isaac Turner, who... 254 00:15:30,483 --> 00:15:34,283 ..until the briefing, had no prior knowledge of Correction. 255 00:15:41,123 --> 00:15:42,763 Why couldn't you call me before? 256 00:15:44,283 --> 00:15:46,803 Er...security. 257 00:15:46,803 --> 00:15:48,883 Police insisted. 258 00:15:48,883 --> 00:15:52,803 So, you can go on Newsnight and talk to Khadija Khan, 259 00:15:52,803 --> 00:15:54,483 but you can't call your wife? 260 00:15:54,483 --> 00:15:56,243 I wasn't... 261 00:15:56,243 --> 00:15:58,003 I wasn't on Newsnight. 262 00:15:58,003 --> 00:15:59,923 You know what I mean. 263 00:15:59,923 --> 00:16:01,603 Remotely. 264 00:16:04,963 --> 00:16:06,683 Why did you change your mind? 265 00:16:08,443 --> 00:16:10,403 About the facial-rec contract? 266 00:16:12,403 --> 00:16:14,643 I can't talk about it, Simmy. 267 00:16:16,243 --> 00:16:19,843 You said "people of colour", by the way. 268 00:16:19,843 --> 00:16:22,523 I thought you didn't like that phrase? 269 00:16:24,603 --> 00:16:27,563 You always said it sounded too close to "coloured people". 270 00:16:30,403 --> 00:16:32,083 You did good, though, 271 00:16:32,083 --> 00:16:33,803 in the interview. 272 00:16:33,803 --> 00:16:35,323 Oh, yeah? 273 00:16:35,323 --> 00:16:37,163 Not what you said, just... 274 00:16:38,603 --> 00:16:40,003 ..the way you said it. 275 00:16:41,643 --> 00:16:45,083 You sounded...authoritative. 276 00:16:49,363 --> 00:16:50,963 HE SIGHS DEEPLY 277 00:16:53,603 --> 00:16:55,043 I want the truth, Isaac. 278 00:16:56,483 --> 00:16:58,683 The people who tried to kill Gregory Knox... 279 00:17:00,443 --> 00:17:02,563 ..are they going to try to kill you? No. No, no. 280 00:17:02,563 --> 00:17:03,843 The truth. 281 00:17:05,323 --> 00:17:06,603 HE SIGHS 282 00:17:08,003 --> 00:17:09,443 I don't know. 283 00:17:11,243 --> 00:17:13,203 Turns out there's a lot I don't know. 284 00:17:23,443 --> 00:17:25,563 BEEPING, WHIRRING 285 00:17:39,203 --> 00:17:40,923 RAPID BEEPING 286 00:18:14,403 --> 00:18:17,483 The priorities of Operation Vanguard are as follows. 287 00:18:17,483 --> 00:18:20,243 To investigate a series of targeted assassinations 288 00:18:20,243 --> 00:18:22,643 across the capital in the past 36 hours, 289 00:18:22,643 --> 00:18:25,443 to identify the prime suspects 290 00:18:25,443 --> 00:18:28,483 and to gather intelligence on a campaign of cyberattacks 291 00:18:28,483 --> 00:18:30,523 against UK surveillance networks 292 00:18:30,523 --> 00:18:32,443 and a major television broadcaster. 293 00:18:34,083 --> 00:18:38,403 This blatant attack on UK infrastructure and civilians 294 00:18:38,403 --> 00:18:41,483 is one of the most heinous I've come across. 295 00:18:41,483 --> 00:18:44,803 Not least because they've hurt one of our own. 296 00:18:44,803 --> 00:18:47,603 It is our assessment that this chain of attacks 297 00:18:47,603 --> 00:18:49,963 was coordinated with a hack on the BBC 298 00:18:49,963 --> 00:18:52,963 in a plot to affect government policy by a hostile foreign power. 299 00:18:54,243 --> 00:18:57,843 While the trawl for any trace of the murder suspects continues, 300 00:18:57,843 --> 00:19:01,203 Turner himself alerted us to this person of interest. 301 00:19:01,203 --> 00:19:04,123 As London CEO of Xanda Facial Rec, 302 00:19:04,123 --> 00:19:08,123 Yan Wanglei has the motive and the technical capability. 303 00:19:08,123 --> 00:19:10,923 Now, given his status as a high-profile Chinese national, 304 00:19:10,923 --> 00:19:13,963 I need hardly tell you how carefully we need to tread here. 305 00:19:13,963 --> 00:19:17,563 Any arrest will constitute a major international incident. 306 00:19:17,563 --> 00:19:19,883 But make no mistake, we will arrest him 307 00:19:19,883 --> 00:19:21,723 if that's where the evidence leads us. 308 00:19:21,723 --> 00:19:24,963 We've reached out respectfully to Mr Wanglei this morning, 309 00:19:24,963 --> 00:19:27,803 and he's accepted our invitation to be questioned. 310 00:19:27,803 --> 00:19:30,643 Provided it takes place at the Chinese Embassy 311 00:19:30,643 --> 00:19:33,243 in the presence of Ambassador Xiaodong. 312 00:19:33,243 --> 00:19:37,043 Anyone care to guess the POI's current location? 313 00:19:37,043 --> 00:19:39,043 Chinese Embassy? 314 00:19:39,043 --> 00:19:41,883 Thank God you're here, Carey, finally. 315 00:19:41,883 --> 00:19:43,443 Hmm. 316 00:19:43,443 --> 00:19:46,403 Yes, he's tucked away at the embassy. 317 00:19:46,403 --> 00:19:49,483 Let's take him up on his offer. I'll pay the ambassador a visit. 318 00:19:49,483 --> 00:19:53,683 If this came from Beijing, there's reasonable grounds he's complicit. 319 00:19:53,683 --> 00:19:56,443 I could come...to the embassy... 320 00:19:57,683 --> 00:19:59,363 ..if it helps. 321 00:19:59,363 --> 00:20:01,003 Do you speak Mandarin? 322 00:20:01,003 --> 00:20:02,443 No. 323 00:20:02,443 --> 00:20:04,083 A couple of words. 324 00:20:04,083 --> 00:20:05,483 Then, why...? 325 00:20:07,003 --> 00:20:09,243 Well...just... 326 00:20:10,523 --> 00:20:12,163 Isn't that a bit...? 327 00:20:12,163 --> 00:20:14,363 I think that's a good idea, DC Tan. 328 00:20:14,363 --> 00:20:16,523 Chloe. I'll need the support. 329 00:20:19,523 --> 00:20:21,723 Agreed. Excuse me. 330 00:20:25,323 --> 00:20:26,803 Rachel? 331 00:20:28,723 --> 00:20:31,883 ..to China was like handing a British radar contract 332 00:20:31,883 --> 00:20:34,043 to Germany in 1939. 333 00:20:34,043 --> 00:20:37,323 I've done my research, I found no evidence of a link between Xanda 334 00:20:37,323 --> 00:20:39,283 and the Chinese authorities. 335 00:20:39,283 --> 00:20:42,843 As Britain's Security Minister, I fully support the CRC's... 336 00:20:42,843 --> 00:20:44,643 HE STOPS VIDEO 337 00:20:47,483 --> 00:20:51,083 Remote interview via webcam. All the perps would need to do is 338 00:20:51,083 --> 00:20:53,483 pipe in their feed to the BBC. 339 00:20:53,483 --> 00:20:56,203 Any remote camera has the potential to be hacked. 340 00:20:58,323 --> 00:21:01,483 Interaction with the host, seamless. 341 00:21:02,643 --> 00:21:04,563 You suspect her involvement? 342 00:21:04,563 --> 00:21:07,003 Isn't it customary to send the kids to bed 343 00:21:07,003 --> 00:21:09,003 when the grown-ups are talking? 344 00:21:09,003 --> 00:21:12,443 DCI Carey has the same right to be here as any of us. 345 00:21:12,443 --> 00:21:16,123 What are you saying exactly - Khadija Khan is complicit? 346 00:21:16,123 --> 00:21:20,323 Or the avatar can respond to her questions in real time? 347 00:21:20,323 --> 00:21:24,043 Is it possible to create a deepfake that sophisticated? 348 00:21:25,043 --> 00:21:30,083 Hmm? Oh. Well...we haven't gotten there yet. 349 00:21:30,083 --> 00:21:31,923 If anyone has, it's China. 350 00:21:31,923 --> 00:21:34,683 I'd love to furnish you with directions to their embassy. 351 00:21:34,683 --> 00:21:37,603 Why use the front door when you can hack the mainframe? 352 00:21:37,603 --> 00:21:40,403 Oh, sorry, I can't help you there. 353 00:21:40,403 --> 00:21:43,723 Beg your pardon? Strict orders from the executive branch. 354 00:21:43,723 --> 00:21:47,603 The agency can no longer assist in third-party counter-espionage 355 00:21:47,603 --> 00:21:49,923 against the People's Republic of China. 356 00:21:49,923 --> 00:21:52,843 Why the hell not?! Because you do too much business with them, 357 00:21:52,843 --> 00:21:55,723 that's why! When we tell you not to get into bed with Beijing, 358 00:21:55,723 --> 00:21:57,323 you bury deeper into the sheets! 359 00:21:57,323 --> 00:21:58,883 So, this is about money? 360 00:21:58,883 --> 00:22:00,603 It's about security! 361 00:22:00,603 --> 00:22:03,723 You know, we share a lot of intel with the UK. 362 00:22:03,723 --> 00:22:06,323 I'd like to know that China isn't listening. 363 00:22:07,803 --> 00:22:11,403 Message for you, ma'am. Anthony Reid asked that you contact him. 364 00:22:11,403 --> 00:22:12,723 Oh. He says it's urgent. 365 00:22:12,723 --> 00:22:15,003 Anthony Reid? Yes. 366 00:22:15,003 --> 00:22:17,363 THE Anthony Reid? Yes. 367 00:22:17,363 --> 00:22:20,843 Who the fuck's that? Security correspondent for the BBC. 368 00:22:20,843 --> 00:22:22,483 It can't be a coincidence. 369 00:22:22,483 --> 00:22:25,043 Surely we need to investigate there anyway? I was hoping 370 00:22:25,043 --> 00:22:27,963 to keep this away from the press for as long as humanly possible. 371 00:22:27,963 --> 00:22:30,883 Well, I'd like to stick around. 372 00:22:30,883 --> 00:22:33,723 Give me a call when your country learns how to pick a side. 373 00:22:34,963 --> 00:22:36,363 Frank?! 374 00:22:40,363 --> 00:22:42,163 SHE BREATHES DEEPLY 375 00:22:43,483 --> 00:22:44,723 Frank! 376 00:22:44,723 --> 00:22:47,803 Look, if you need technical help with the BBC, 377 00:22:47,803 --> 00:22:49,723 I'll loan you one of my guys. 378 00:22:49,723 --> 00:22:52,603 But if I find out you put them on China, the deal's off. 379 00:22:54,923 --> 00:22:57,963 Since when did Frank Napier let politicians call the shots? 380 00:23:00,403 --> 00:23:02,803 Since I found out they were watching me. 381 00:23:06,123 --> 00:23:07,403 Ma'am? 382 00:23:09,643 --> 00:23:12,243 Like thousands of visa applicants around the globe, 383 00:23:12,243 --> 00:23:15,603 Victoria Bello dreams of living and working in the UK. 384 00:23:15,603 --> 00:23:18,043 This landed in Rhys Edwards' inbox yesterday. 385 00:23:18,043 --> 00:23:20,043 ..care worker claims her three-year-old son 386 00:23:20,043 --> 00:23:22,363 is eligible for a British passport. 387 00:23:22,363 --> 00:23:25,163 According to Victoria, the child's father 388 00:23:25,163 --> 00:23:27,843 is Britain's Security Minister, Isaac Turner. 389 00:23:31,043 --> 00:23:33,563 Has this gone public? No trace of it online. 390 00:23:33,563 --> 00:23:35,923 According to the message frenzy that followed, 391 00:23:35,923 --> 00:23:38,923 Turner seemed to think it was some kind of blackmail attempt by Xanda. 392 00:23:38,923 --> 00:23:41,443 I'd like to know why he didn't mention that to us. 393 00:23:41,443 --> 00:23:43,843 My thoughts exactly. 394 00:23:43,843 --> 00:23:45,123 Ma'am? 395 00:23:47,523 --> 00:23:49,643 Invite him in. 396 00:23:49,643 --> 00:23:51,083 Under armed protection. 397 00:23:52,963 --> 00:23:54,843 Same goes for his staff. 398 00:23:57,443 --> 00:23:59,323 So, this is where the magic happens? 399 00:24:01,123 --> 00:24:02,883 How DID they get you? 400 00:24:04,443 --> 00:24:06,163 Get me? 401 00:24:08,683 --> 00:24:09,923 Rachel? 402 00:24:21,883 --> 00:24:23,323 Rhys Edwards? 403 00:25:02,523 --> 00:25:03,963 Commander Hart. 404 00:25:03,963 --> 00:25:06,003 Ambassador. Thank you for taking the time. 405 00:25:08,003 --> 00:25:09,643 This is Detective Tan. 406 00:25:09,643 --> 00:25:11,683 HE GREETS DETECTIVE TAN IN MANDARIN 407 00:25:11,683 --> 00:25:13,083 Pleased to meet you. 408 00:25:15,123 --> 00:25:18,043 Hmm! Please, our guest is waiting. 409 00:25:20,483 --> 00:25:22,123 Seems a long time since you threw 410 00:25:22,123 --> 00:25:24,203 one of your famous soirees, Ambassador. 411 00:25:24,203 --> 00:25:25,683 Whatever happened to those? 412 00:25:25,683 --> 00:25:27,723 Your country accused us of genocide. 413 00:25:29,283 --> 00:25:30,763 Fair enough. 414 00:25:35,363 --> 00:25:38,403 Edison Yao was a dissident from Hong Kong. 415 00:25:38,403 --> 00:25:42,323 About 36 hours ago, someone came to his apartment 416 00:25:42,323 --> 00:25:44,003 and put a bullet through his eye. 417 00:25:45,563 --> 00:25:47,203 How is he now? 418 00:25:57,323 --> 00:25:58,683 That's awful, 419 00:25:58,683 --> 00:26:01,923 but would you mind explaining what it has to do with me? 420 00:26:01,923 --> 00:26:04,123 Mr Yao served on the China Research Committee, 421 00:26:04,123 --> 00:26:07,683 advising the Government on your company's facial recognition bid. 422 00:26:09,403 --> 00:26:13,923 24 hours later, security guard Joseph Mwangi was shot in the neck 423 00:26:13,923 --> 00:26:17,083 and a police detective sergeant was shot in the chest. 424 00:26:18,923 --> 00:26:21,003 Were they on the China Research Committee? 425 00:26:21,003 --> 00:26:23,403 We believe the intended target was. 426 00:26:23,403 --> 00:26:26,043 A data scientist named Gregory Knox. 427 00:26:26,043 --> 00:26:30,723 In each case, the bullet was discharged from a QSZ-92 automatic. 428 00:26:30,723 --> 00:26:35,123 A military-issue firearm manufactured in mainland China. 429 00:26:35,123 --> 00:26:38,363 No surprise to find products in the UK made in China. 430 00:26:38,363 --> 00:26:41,683 No, not when it comes to technology. Computers... 431 00:26:41,683 --> 00:26:44,603 Metal, minerals, plastics. Medical equipment. 432 00:26:44,603 --> 00:26:47,883 But military-grade weapons? That's rare. 433 00:26:49,443 --> 00:26:52,203 China does not take revenge on its dissidents 434 00:26:52,203 --> 00:26:55,243 and hunt them down on the streets of Britain. We are not Russia. 435 00:26:56,963 --> 00:26:58,443 No-one mentioned revenge. 436 00:27:03,843 --> 00:27:05,443 I forgot to congratulate you both. 437 00:27:05,443 --> 00:27:09,163 Looks like the facial-rec contract is going your way. 438 00:27:12,643 --> 00:27:14,083 I'm curious. 439 00:27:14,083 --> 00:27:17,803 Why do you think a minister known for his stance against Chinese tech 440 00:27:17,803 --> 00:27:20,003 ended up going with a Chinese company? 441 00:27:22,603 --> 00:27:24,803 Do you realise what you're implying, young lady? 442 00:27:25,923 --> 00:27:27,603 DC Tan. 443 00:27:27,603 --> 00:27:29,283 Just asking. 444 00:27:30,603 --> 00:27:32,523 How very disappointing. 445 00:27:32,523 --> 00:27:34,643 Once again, we find ourselves 446 00:27:34,643 --> 00:27:37,723 the subject of baseless, lurid allegations. 447 00:27:37,723 --> 00:27:40,523 China, the bogeyman of the world. 448 00:27:40,523 --> 00:27:42,203 We find it offensive. 449 00:27:42,203 --> 00:27:45,003 Just as we find it offensive, Commander Hart, 450 00:27:45,003 --> 00:27:47,443 that you bring along a colleague of Chinese descent 451 00:27:47,443 --> 00:27:49,483 to appease your brazen prejudice. 452 00:27:55,003 --> 00:27:57,123 I have another engagement. 453 00:27:57,123 --> 00:27:58,843 Perhaps we could continue this 454 00:27:58,843 --> 00:28:01,643 when you have something more to go on besides bias? 455 00:28:04,723 --> 00:28:07,403 I'm sorry to hear about your detective sergeant. 456 00:28:08,883 --> 00:28:11,843 You said he was shot, but you didn't say if he survived. 457 00:28:14,123 --> 00:28:15,603 No, I didn't. 458 00:28:17,763 --> 00:28:21,803 Tom, I want a team car watching the entrance 24/7. 459 00:28:21,803 --> 00:28:23,563 I'll assign the eyeball. 460 00:28:23,563 --> 00:28:26,123 How do you feel about joining a surveillance unit? 461 00:28:26,123 --> 00:28:29,123 Sir, apart from basic undercover on the fast-track, I don't have much 462 00:28:29,123 --> 00:28:32,123 experience. Yeah, but you've seen the target up close and personal. 463 00:28:32,123 --> 00:28:33,963 Ops and monitoring. 464 00:28:33,963 --> 00:28:36,803 We need verification. Eyes on Yan Wanglei. 465 00:28:37,923 --> 00:28:39,163 Sir. 466 00:28:41,203 --> 00:28:42,483 About Nadia, Ma'am... 467 00:28:43,883 --> 00:28:45,603 DI Latif. 468 00:28:45,603 --> 00:28:48,803 She's not actually going to receive disciplinary action, is she? 469 00:28:48,803 --> 00:28:52,683 Because she only breached the safe house on my instruction. 470 00:28:53,883 --> 00:28:56,723 If you have the spare time or the bandwidth to feel guilty about it, 471 00:28:56,723 --> 00:28:58,563 why don't you give her a call? 472 00:28:58,563 --> 00:29:00,243 Better yet, send flowers. 473 00:29:00,243 --> 00:29:03,843 In the meantime, I'd appreciate your focus. 474 00:29:03,843 --> 00:29:05,483 Yes, Ma'am. 475 00:29:10,523 --> 00:29:12,883 So, how do you want to play this, then, Ma'am? 476 00:29:12,883 --> 00:29:14,323 Just listen and learn. 477 00:29:14,323 --> 00:29:16,803 Gem! Anthony! 478 00:29:16,803 --> 00:29:18,643 Thank you for coming to us. 479 00:29:18,643 --> 00:29:21,643 I've booked somewhere we can't be overlooked. 480 00:29:28,003 --> 00:29:31,203 I imagine you've seen the Isaac Turner interview. 481 00:29:31,203 --> 00:29:32,763 He's pro-Xanda now. 482 00:29:32,763 --> 00:29:36,363 Yes. Pretty surprising U-turn, even by this Government's standards. 483 00:29:36,363 --> 00:29:39,283 Got us wondering if China has something on Turner. 484 00:29:40,483 --> 00:29:42,923 Until we chanced upon a different theory. 485 00:29:45,043 --> 00:29:48,483 Khadija complained about the remote connection speed last night. 486 00:29:48,483 --> 00:29:49,723 Nothing odd about that. 487 00:29:49,723 --> 00:29:52,283 Khadija complains about something MOST nights. 488 00:29:52,283 --> 00:29:55,523 But when the engineers tracked Turner's IP address, 489 00:29:55,523 --> 00:29:57,723 they discovered something strange. 490 00:29:57,723 --> 00:29:59,963 The signal wasn't coming from London. 491 00:29:59,963 --> 00:30:02,523 Wasn't coming from the UK at all. 492 00:30:02,523 --> 00:30:04,043 It was coming from China. 493 00:30:06,283 --> 00:30:08,083 Care to share any insights? 494 00:30:10,443 --> 00:30:12,523 You're right to bring this to our attention. 495 00:30:12,523 --> 00:30:15,603 I suggest we arrange a discreet unit to investigate. 496 00:30:15,603 --> 00:30:18,443 Rachel, with a member of our technical team. 497 00:30:18,443 --> 00:30:21,603 Provided you're willing to share any findings with us. 498 00:30:21,603 --> 00:30:23,923 We plan to run this as soon as possible. 499 00:30:25,083 --> 00:30:26,443 Run? The story. 500 00:30:27,803 --> 00:30:30,843 Is there one? We know that Isaac Turner wasn't in China last night, 501 00:30:30,843 --> 00:30:33,883 so clearly, we're looking at some kind of foreign interference. 502 00:30:33,883 --> 00:30:37,083 We're juggling theories, from hacking to full-on deep fakes. 503 00:30:37,083 --> 00:30:41,123 It is remarkable that Turner said exactly what Xanda wanted him to. 504 00:30:43,923 --> 00:30:46,963 Of all the stories on our radar involving that particular minister, 505 00:30:46,963 --> 00:30:48,483 I'd shelve this one if I were you. 506 00:30:48,483 --> 00:30:50,283 Because...? 507 00:30:50,283 --> 00:30:52,803 Because the BBC needs to maintain its reputation 508 00:30:52,803 --> 00:30:55,243 as a trusted news source, not a beacon of disinformation. 509 00:30:55,243 --> 00:30:57,163 Yes, we've discussed this conundrum. 510 00:30:57,163 --> 00:31:00,043 If we report it, we risk undermining our credibility. 511 00:31:00,043 --> 00:31:03,243 But if we don't and it gets out, that would be worse. 512 00:31:06,123 --> 00:31:08,123 Then let me spare you the dilemma. 513 00:31:08,123 --> 00:31:10,683 Already, this raises a number of concerns. 514 00:31:12,043 --> 00:31:14,283 I'm sure I can count on your cooperation. 515 00:31:16,163 --> 00:31:18,683 Hold the story while we investigate. 516 00:31:18,683 --> 00:31:20,643 Well, so long as you can enlighten us 517 00:31:20,643 --> 00:31:23,763 on those concerns while we investigate. 518 00:31:23,763 --> 00:31:25,603 I'm afraid I can't do that. 519 00:31:25,603 --> 00:31:28,723 Well, then, I'm afraid I can't allow you to sniff around our studio. 520 00:31:28,723 --> 00:31:30,323 We'll come back with a warrant. 521 00:31:32,723 --> 00:31:35,283 You've just alerted us to a suspected cyber attack 522 00:31:35,283 --> 00:31:38,243 by a foreign power. That makes your studio a crime scene. 523 00:31:38,243 --> 00:31:40,923 If we don't investigate, it'll be dereliction of duty. 524 00:31:40,923 --> 00:31:43,043 It'll leave you vulnerable to further attacks. 525 00:31:43,043 --> 00:31:44,883 You won't get your story anyway. 526 00:31:44,883 --> 00:31:46,123 I don't know. 527 00:31:46,123 --> 00:31:49,603 What with the IP address and the tech correspondent's analysis, 528 00:31:49,603 --> 00:31:52,043 I can see seven minutes shaping up nicely. 529 00:31:55,083 --> 00:31:56,763 You're leaving us with no alternative. 530 00:31:58,003 --> 00:31:59,683 You can't broadcast it. 531 00:31:59,683 --> 00:32:01,563 We'll slap a D-notice on it. 532 00:32:01,563 --> 00:32:04,003 A D-notice to Khadija Khan? 533 00:32:05,123 --> 00:32:06,843 Red rag, bull. 534 00:32:06,843 --> 00:32:08,963 You'll have to do more than that to bring her onside. 535 00:32:08,963 --> 00:32:11,723 Come on, Gem, you know the deal. 536 00:32:11,723 --> 00:32:14,643 If you're going to use the nuclear option, 537 00:32:14,643 --> 00:32:16,763 you've got to offer up a sweetener. 538 00:32:16,763 --> 00:32:19,123 You mentioned other stories. 539 00:32:21,243 --> 00:32:22,803 About the minister. 540 00:32:33,843 --> 00:32:36,643 "Fearing for my safety and the safety of my family, 541 00:32:36,643 --> 00:32:40,963 "I...I decided to alter my position on Xanda Facial Recognition." 542 00:32:40,963 --> 00:32:42,643 This is how you want me to play it - 543 00:32:42,643 --> 00:32:44,803 that I was intimidated into changing my mind? 544 00:32:44,803 --> 00:32:47,403 You need an explanation for your staff, your wife. 545 00:32:47,403 --> 00:32:49,683 I don't lie to my wife. 546 00:32:49,683 --> 00:32:51,123 Of course. 547 00:32:52,763 --> 00:32:56,283 Ah. Thanks for coming in to see us, Minister. Why don't you take a seat? 548 00:32:56,283 --> 00:32:58,603 I appreciate you keeping me updated, sir. 549 00:32:58,603 --> 00:33:00,363 What can you give me? 550 00:33:00,363 --> 00:33:02,123 You're looking into Xanda, right? 551 00:33:02,123 --> 00:33:05,283 We are running multiple lines of inquiry, of course. 552 00:33:05,283 --> 00:33:08,403 And my team, you're talking to my team - Aliza Clark, Rhys Edwards? 553 00:33:08,403 --> 00:33:09,883 They're helping us, yeah. 554 00:33:09,883 --> 00:33:12,243 Have you heard from the Home Office? I certainly haven't. 555 00:33:12,243 --> 00:33:14,563 Might you be more comfortable sitting down, Minister? 556 00:33:14,563 --> 00:33:18,443 No, not really, Danny. I have been cooped in a safe house all night. 557 00:33:18,443 --> 00:33:20,963 We just need to ask you a few questions, sir. 558 00:33:22,563 --> 00:33:23,803 OK. 559 00:33:32,123 --> 00:33:35,203 How...how long have you known Aliza Clark? Aliza? 560 00:33:35,203 --> 00:33:38,043 I was with Rhys and Isaac last night 561 00:33:38,043 --> 00:33:40,323 when we agreed to do the Newsnight interview. 562 00:33:41,923 --> 00:33:44,163 Rhys went off to... She's been with me since, 563 00:33:44,163 --> 00:33:46,603 well, since I became Security Minister. A year. 564 00:33:46,603 --> 00:33:48,723 What do you know about her private life? 565 00:33:49,763 --> 00:33:52,523 I'm not sure she has one. I imagine there's a cat. 566 00:33:52,523 --> 00:33:54,723 Hmm! What about Rhys Edwards? 567 00:33:54,723 --> 00:33:57,403 I set up the interview, tried to confirm it with Isaac, 568 00:33:57,403 --> 00:34:00,763 couldn't get through. Honestly, I don't know what else to tell you. 569 00:34:00,763 --> 00:34:03,283 He's a decent spad. He's public-school prat, 570 00:34:03,283 --> 00:34:05,283 but I'm in government, I'm surrounded by them. 571 00:34:05,283 --> 00:34:08,283 Are you aware of any reason either Clark or Edwards 572 00:34:08,283 --> 00:34:10,643 could have been compromised? 573 00:34:10,643 --> 00:34:13,683 Compromised? Well, anything that may have left them vulnerable 574 00:34:13,683 --> 00:34:15,923 to bribery or blackmail. 575 00:34:17,483 --> 00:34:19,523 Nothing in Westminster would surprise me, 576 00:34:19,523 --> 00:34:23,243 but, no, I'm not aware of anything. Why? 577 00:34:23,243 --> 00:34:27,603 The cyberattacks on the BBC were coordinated so meticulously 578 00:34:27,603 --> 00:34:33,643 that it suggests the collusion of one or more members of your team. 579 00:34:33,643 --> 00:34:35,723 Aliza and Rhys? 580 00:34:35,723 --> 00:34:37,323 Or indeed yourself, Minister. 581 00:34:41,883 --> 00:34:43,443 I thought... Huh! 582 00:34:43,443 --> 00:34:46,643 I thought I was brought here for an update. Am I under suspicion? 583 00:34:46,643 --> 00:34:49,363 Well, with cases involving foreign intervention, 584 00:34:49,363 --> 00:34:53,483 it's not unusual to find that victims have been...coerced. 585 00:34:54,563 --> 00:34:55,843 Blackmailed. 586 00:34:57,043 --> 00:34:59,203 What can you tell us about Victoria Bello? 587 00:35:02,403 --> 00:35:04,483 LIFT DINGS 588 00:35:04,483 --> 00:35:06,683 Then you agree, it was the right move? 589 00:35:08,163 --> 00:35:09,763 You planted the other story, 590 00:35:09,763 --> 00:35:12,283 then let them think finding it was their idea. 591 00:35:12,283 --> 00:35:14,123 You got the result we needed, Ma'am. 592 00:35:15,683 --> 00:35:17,723 The minister in charge of Britain's borders has 593 00:35:17,723 --> 00:35:19,443 a foreign lovechild trying to get in. 594 00:35:19,443 --> 00:35:22,283 That story will come out sooner or later, with or without our help. 595 00:35:24,283 --> 00:35:25,723 I imagine so. 596 00:35:32,683 --> 00:35:34,403 Have you been reading our emails? 597 00:35:34,403 --> 00:35:37,563 Any information you could provide us would be extremely helpful. 598 00:35:40,003 --> 00:35:43,243 Er...my office received some bogus report 599 00:35:43,243 --> 00:35:46,323 about a woman claiming I'm the father of her child, but... 600 00:35:46,323 --> 00:35:49,723 it's all lies. And you suspected China was behind it? 601 00:35:49,723 --> 00:35:52,683 Yan Wanglei made some veiled threat about spying. 602 00:35:52,683 --> 00:35:55,883 "Everybody has something", he said, but he's wrong, I don't. 603 00:35:55,883 --> 00:35:59,683 You're saying that they made up the lovechild story to blackmail you? 604 00:35:59,683 --> 00:36:02,203 Or to defame me, discredit me. 605 00:36:02,203 --> 00:36:05,723 China faked your announcement. Why would they want to discredit you? 606 00:36:07,043 --> 00:36:09,043 I-I don't know, Detective. 607 00:36:09,043 --> 00:36:11,323 I'd really love to leave the job of figuring out 608 00:36:11,323 --> 00:36:13,243 exactly how and why China fucked us to you, 609 00:36:13,243 --> 00:36:15,163 so I can get on with the job of figuring out 610 00:36:15,163 --> 00:36:17,123 how the hell the Government's meant to respond. 611 00:36:19,603 --> 00:36:21,563 I assume I'm free to leave? 612 00:36:21,563 --> 00:36:24,123 As long as you're accompanied by protection officers. 613 00:36:24,123 --> 00:36:27,363 Um, I'd just like to ask one last question. 614 00:36:27,363 --> 00:36:31,563 You didn't mention anything about the lovechild allegation to us. 615 00:36:31,563 --> 00:36:32,843 Why is that? 616 00:36:32,843 --> 00:36:35,123 I wouldn't expect you to understand. 617 00:36:38,083 --> 00:36:40,403 Look, I don't want something like this 618 00:36:40,403 --> 00:36:42,523 getting traction, even false. 619 00:36:43,803 --> 00:36:45,363 We can't have it out there. 620 00:36:48,643 --> 00:36:50,723 DOOR SHUTS 621 00:36:53,523 --> 00:36:55,083 I guess I'm in the right place. 622 00:36:55,083 --> 00:36:56,963 I was hoping it would be you. 623 00:36:56,963 --> 00:36:58,963 Rachel, Louie. 624 00:37:00,043 --> 00:37:01,963 Frank told me to remind you of the parameters. 625 00:37:01,963 --> 00:37:04,003 Frank needs a fucking holiday. 626 00:37:07,443 --> 00:37:10,283 That is the longest I've been without my phone. 627 00:37:10,283 --> 00:37:12,683 Since? No, that was the end of my sentence. 628 00:37:12,683 --> 00:37:14,243 So, what - how bad is it? 629 00:37:14,243 --> 00:37:17,003 Er...well, "Isaac U-turn" is obviously trending. 630 00:37:17,003 --> 00:37:18,243 There's no shortage of hate. 631 00:37:18,243 --> 00:37:21,163 But until now, a lot of these people didn't know who you were, so... 632 00:37:21,163 --> 00:37:24,203 Approval ratings down, brand awareness up. 633 00:37:24,203 --> 00:37:26,283 You know, it's this level of incompetence 634 00:37:26,283 --> 00:37:28,563 that reassures me neither of you are involved. 635 00:37:28,563 --> 00:37:30,723 What about the PM - any statement, or...? 636 00:37:30,723 --> 00:37:33,283 Nothing from Downing Street or the Home Office. Nothing? 637 00:37:33,283 --> 00:37:35,603 Oh, wait, there's a voice message from McKenzie. 638 00:37:35,603 --> 00:37:37,443 Newsnight want you back on tonight. 639 00:37:38,843 --> 00:37:40,643 What? What do you want to say, Aliza? 640 00:37:40,643 --> 00:37:42,763 I think we'd all just like to know what happened. 641 00:37:42,763 --> 00:37:45,683 VOICEMAIL: You have one new message... 642 00:37:45,683 --> 00:37:49,523 Fearing for my safety and the safety of my family, 643 00:37:49,523 --> 00:37:53,203 I decided to alter my position on Xanda Facial Recognition. 644 00:37:53,203 --> 00:37:55,603 I knew it. It's fair enough, Isaac. 645 00:37:55,603 --> 00:37:58,243 Hmm! What? YOU don't know. YOU don't have kids. 646 00:37:58,243 --> 00:38:01,243 Well, neither do you, unless YOU'RE the one with the secret lovechild. 647 00:38:01,243 --> 00:38:03,723 Sorry, fake secret lovechild. 648 00:38:05,323 --> 00:38:07,683 That's the other thing, they know about that, too. 649 00:38:07,683 --> 00:38:09,483 They're not the only ones. 650 00:38:12,163 --> 00:38:14,923 What did you have for breakfast, Isaac? 651 00:38:14,923 --> 00:38:16,763 It was so long ago, I can't remember. 652 00:38:16,763 --> 00:38:18,203 Thank you. Audio level's good. 653 00:38:18,203 --> 00:38:19,923 Do you normally do test recordings? 654 00:38:19,923 --> 00:38:23,483 Whenever we link up to a new computer or a new location. 655 00:38:23,483 --> 00:38:27,043 When his spad said that Isaac Turner wanted to do a remote interview, 656 00:38:27,043 --> 00:38:29,163 I assumed he meant from home. 657 00:38:29,163 --> 00:38:32,003 But then Turner called and said he was in London. 658 00:38:32,003 --> 00:38:33,763 Isaac Turner called you himself? 659 00:38:34,803 --> 00:38:36,163 Yes. 660 00:38:36,163 --> 00:38:38,283 And how did he sound? 661 00:38:38,283 --> 00:38:40,323 Like Isaac Turner. 662 00:38:41,443 --> 00:38:43,203 So, nothing unusual? No. 663 00:38:43,203 --> 00:38:46,163 We sent him the link and he jumped straight on this test. 664 00:38:46,163 --> 00:38:48,683 He did get a bit Christian Bale at one point. 665 00:38:48,683 --> 00:38:51,403 Any chance you could raise your laptop an inch for me, Isaac? 666 00:38:51,403 --> 00:38:53,563 No, I'm pretty happy with the frame. 667 00:38:53,563 --> 00:38:56,123 Yeah, well, we'd prefer a bit more headroom. 668 00:38:56,123 --> 00:38:57,723 Or we can cancel the interview. 669 00:38:57,723 --> 00:38:59,843 He chose the framing. 670 00:38:59,843 --> 00:39:01,923 Yeah. Diva. 671 00:39:01,923 --> 00:39:03,323 Smart. 672 00:39:03,323 --> 00:39:06,563 So, what can you tell us, off the record? 673 00:39:06,563 --> 00:39:08,723 Did China hack my programme, or what? 674 00:39:08,723 --> 00:39:11,683 You can ask all you like, Ed, you won't get any answers. 675 00:39:11,683 --> 00:39:14,123 Khadija. Er...this is... Rachel. 676 00:39:14,123 --> 00:39:15,843 Hmm. 677 00:39:15,843 --> 00:39:18,403 Anthony told me you'd be sniffing around. 678 00:39:18,403 --> 00:39:21,763 Well, I'd appreciate a few minutes, Miss Khan, when you can spare them. 679 00:39:21,763 --> 00:39:24,803 You should've thought of that before you took my story away. 680 00:39:26,283 --> 00:39:28,083 We're working on a better one. 681 00:39:28,083 --> 00:39:29,523 Yeah, we'll see. 682 00:39:31,203 --> 00:39:33,923 She'll warm up, possibly. 683 00:39:33,923 --> 00:39:37,323 You're running it, then, the love child story? 684 00:39:37,323 --> 00:39:38,963 Yeah. We need to verify it first. 685 00:39:38,963 --> 00:39:40,443 PHONE VIBRATES 686 00:39:43,163 --> 00:39:44,563 Excuse me. 687 00:39:46,363 --> 00:39:49,283 Tom. Looks like there's good news from the hospital. 688 00:39:49,283 --> 00:39:50,803 I'm heading over there. 689 00:39:59,003 --> 00:40:01,523 DISTANT SIRENS 690 00:40:17,843 --> 00:40:20,403 I asked you yesterday, was there anything I should know. 691 00:40:22,083 --> 00:40:24,203 There was nothing then, there's nothing now. 692 00:40:24,203 --> 00:40:26,603 The BBC are asking for a comment. Tell them it's bullshit, 693 00:40:26,603 --> 00:40:28,763 and if they run it, we'll take a pickaxe to their budget. 694 00:40:28,763 --> 00:40:30,683 Well, before we go that route, Isaac, 695 00:40:30,683 --> 00:40:32,723 there is something we need to ask you. 696 00:40:32,723 --> 00:40:34,043 Is it? 697 00:40:35,203 --> 00:40:36,923 Bullshit? 698 00:40:38,043 --> 00:40:39,723 It's a perfectly plausible story. 699 00:40:39,723 --> 00:40:41,243 You were in Lagos four years ago. 700 00:40:41,243 --> 00:40:43,123 Somebody's obviously done their homework. 701 00:40:43,123 --> 00:40:44,843 So have you, by the looks of it. 702 00:40:44,843 --> 00:40:47,003 You manage to uncover WHY I was there? 703 00:40:48,323 --> 00:40:51,283 No? I flew to Lagos for my mother's funeral. 704 00:40:51,283 --> 00:40:54,363 Good! Um...not good. I'm sorry for your loss. 705 00:40:54,363 --> 00:40:55,723 It was four years ago, Rowan. 706 00:40:55,723 --> 00:40:57,803 Would you be willing to take a paternity test? 707 00:40:57,803 --> 00:41:00,723 For God's sake, the man's just told you he was burying his mother! 708 00:41:00,723 --> 00:41:02,723 An emotional time. What does that mean? 709 00:41:02,723 --> 00:41:05,523 It means it's not impossible that while you flew to Lagos 710 00:41:05,523 --> 00:41:08,563 to bury your mother, you did also at some point during that trip 711 00:41:08,563 --> 00:41:09,963 bury something else. 712 00:41:13,123 --> 00:41:15,203 Four years ago, we'd just won the election. 713 00:41:15,203 --> 00:41:17,923 Do you really think I'd jeopardise my seat in Parliament 714 00:41:17,923 --> 00:41:21,363 when I'd only just taken it? We all fuck up. That's where you're wrong. 715 00:41:21,363 --> 00:41:22,683 You don't fuck up? No. 716 00:41:22,683 --> 00:41:24,443 MCKENZIE LAUGHS 717 00:41:24,443 --> 00:41:27,363 So I'll just tell the press that it can't be true, 718 00:41:27,363 --> 00:41:31,123 because the amazing Isaac Turner never fucks up! 719 00:41:31,123 --> 00:41:32,603 Let me ask you something. 720 00:41:33,883 --> 00:41:36,603 How many Cabinet ministers get caught with their pants down 721 00:41:36,603 --> 00:41:38,483 or their fingers in the expenses pot 722 00:41:38,483 --> 00:41:41,203 only to bounce right back, careers unscathed? 723 00:41:42,203 --> 00:41:45,483 You see, it doesn't quite work like that if you look like me. 724 00:41:46,683 --> 00:41:49,483 If I'M dishonest or promiscuous, 725 00:41:49,483 --> 00:41:52,003 I'm just confirming everybody's worst suspicions. 726 00:41:53,083 --> 00:41:55,563 So there's a reason my parents told me to work twice as hard 727 00:41:55,563 --> 00:41:58,323 and act twice as nice as all the other kids in school. 728 00:41:58,323 --> 00:42:00,963 I took their advice, I'm still taking it now. 729 00:42:00,963 --> 00:42:03,323 I treat my wife and children with respect, 730 00:42:03,323 --> 00:42:05,883 but I don't do it just for their sake or because it makes me 731 00:42:05,883 --> 00:42:08,203 a good Christian, despite what everybody thinks. 732 00:42:08,203 --> 00:42:10,803 I do it because no-one's going to give me a second chance! 733 00:42:11,883 --> 00:42:14,163 So, no, when it comes to getting ahead in Westminster, 734 00:42:14,163 --> 00:42:15,843 I don't fuck up. 735 00:42:22,763 --> 00:42:25,083 I'll tell the BBC to bury the story. 736 00:42:25,083 --> 00:42:26,723 Thank fuck for that. 737 00:42:28,883 --> 00:42:31,643 Home Secretary, I'd like a word, alone. 738 00:42:46,083 --> 00:42:47,523 MACHINES BEEP 739 00:42:51,763 --> 00:42:53,283 ..High Dependency Unit, 740 00:42:53,283 --> 00:42:56,443 which means his condition is serious, but no longer critical. 741 00:42:56,443 --> 00:42:58,763 He's in a medically induced coma, 742 00:42:58,763 --> 00:43:02,083 but he will wake in due course. 743 00:43:02,083 --> 00:43:03,883 Is he going to be all right? 744 00:43:03,883 --> 00:43:05,883 SHE SNIFFLES Yeah. 745 00:43:05,883 --> 00:43:08,923 Daddy's still sleeping, but he's going to be all right. 746 00:43:08,923 --> 00:43:11,403 OK. Shall we go and see him? Yeah. 747 00:43:18,763 --> 00:43:21,763 Doctor? How long do you think before he's conscious? 748 00:43:21,763 --> 00:43:24,403 Well, each patient is different, but, er... 749 00:43:24,403 --> 00:43:27,403 well, he could be awake in the next couple of hours. Thank you. 750 00:43:28,603 --> 00:43:30,643 SHE EXHALES 751 00:43:31,603 --> 00:43:33,483 RINGING TONE 752 00:43:33,483 --> 00:43:36,803 Tom is on the... High Dependency ward. We're way ahead of you, Carey. 753 00:43:37,763 --> 00:43:39,643 Ed, how's the feed check? 754 00:43:39,643 --> 00:43:42,083 Kilo Six, Kilo Three? Go ahead. 755 00:43:42,083 --> 00:43:45,723 We're running camera checks via Control, Kilo Three. All in order. 756 00:43:45,723 --> 00:43:46,963 Understood. 757 00:43:48,563 --> 00:43:50,443 Nice to see you smiling. 758 00:43:52,203 --> 00:43:54,243 Whatever. Hmm! 759 00:43:56,483 --> 00:43:58,483 CHILD CRIES 760 00:44:06,403 --> 00:44:08,243 Need support to cover, Kilo Three? 761 00:44:08,243 --> 00:44:10,883 I'm going to stay till Patrick wakes up. 762 00:44:12,163 --> 00:44:15,043 I want to be here when he IDs the shooter. Understood. 763 00:44:15,043 --> 00:44:17,123 CHILD CRIES 764 00:44:27,003 --> 00:44:31,843 Hi. I-I need a toy for a two-year-old and a...nine-year-old. 765 00:44:48,483 --> 00:44:50,443 INDISTINCT TANNOY ANNOUNCEMENT 766 00:45:25,363 --> 00:45:27,203 What the fuck do YOU want? 767 00:45:27,203 --> 00:45:28,723 What are YOU doing here? 768 00:45:28,723 --> 00:45:30,883 What am I DOING here? 769 00:45:32,563 --> 00:45:34,243 It's a fucking hospital. 770 00:45:38,083 --> 00:45:39,603 SHE SIGHS 771 00:45:42,363 --> 00:45:44,643 You're going to have to forgive me, Home Secretary, 772 00:45:44,643 --> 00:45:48,403 but I've never had to navigate around Correction before. 773 00:45:48,403 --> 00:45:49,803 I've no idea how it works. 774 00:45:49,803 --> 00:45:55,603 But I was expecting to see a statement from you or the PM. 775 00:45:55,603 --> 00:45:58,083 Some reaction to my highly-surprising announcement. 776 00:45:58,083 --> 00:45:59,363 There's been nothing. 777 00:45:59,363 --> 00:46:02,043 Well, it's sensitive whilst the investigation's ongoing. 778 00:46:02,043 --> 00:46:05,403 Oh, what, so, we're just supposed to let the disinformation fester? 779 00:46:05,403 --> 00:46:07,283 As long as we keep quiet, 780 00:46:07,283 --> 00:46:10,203 everyone's going to assume we're going with Xanda. 781 00:46:10,203 --> 00:46:11,843 Beijing gets what it wants. 782 00:46:11,843 --> 00:46:16,603 You know, you COULD overrule my recommendation. 783 00:46:17,563 --> 00:46:19,083 At least issue a statement, 784 00:46:19,083 --> 00:46:21,523 say you're undecided and introduce doubt. 785 00:46:21,523 --> 00:46:23,763 Well, those options are already being discussed. 786 00:46:25,003 --> 00:46:27,003 With who? The PM, of course. 787 00:46:30,123 --> 00:46:31,483 You called a Cobra meeting? 788 00:46:31,483 --> 00:46:34,603 We met in the park for an ice cream. What difference does it make? 789 00:46:34,603 --> 00:46:36,483 I'm talking to the PM. 790 00:46:36,483 --> 00:46:39,403 Look, Rowan, given how central I am to this crisis, 791 00:46:39,403 --> 00:46:42,003 I strongly feel I should be fully, actively involved 792 00:46:42,003 --> 00:46:43,603 in the Government's response. 793 00:46:43,603 --> 00:46:46,323 I think you deserve a bloody good rest, mate. 794 00:46:48,483 --> 00:46:50,083 I don't NEED a rest. 795 00:46:50,083 --> 00:46:51,723 The UK is under attack. 796 00:46:51,723 --> 00:46:54,843 Not only am I Security Minister, I'm one of the targets! 797 00:46:54,843 --> 00:46:59,243 And that's all the more reason for you to maintain a healthy distance. 798 00:47:01,243 --> 00:47:03,763 Go home, Isaac. 799 00:47:03,763 --> 00:47:05,803 Be with your family. 800 00:47:08,323 --> 00:47:09,843 All right? 801 00:47:49,043 --> 00:47:50,723 RINGING TONE 802 00:47:58,003 --> 00:47:59,403 RHYS: Isaac? 803 00:47:59,403 --> 00:48:02,643 Yes. Er...call Newsnight and tell them I've got an exclusive. 804 00:48:02,643 --> 00:48:04,723 Tonight? Yeah, tonight. 805 00:48:04,723 --> 00:48:08,523 And, Rhys? This time, make sure it's live in the studio. 806 00:48:08,523 --> 00:48:11,283 OK, I'll get right on it. 807 00:48:11,283 --> 00:48:13,643 Look at him. Hasn't he got a furry tail! 808 00:48:13,643 --> 00:48:15,843 LOW CHATTER 809 00:48:17,043 --> 00:48:18,763 PHONE VIBRATES 810 00:48:20,443 --> 00:48:22,163 SHE SIGHS 811 00:48:22,163 --> 00:48:24,003 Ma'am. Are you still at the BBC? 812 00:48:24,003 --> 00:48:25,763 Not far away. 813 00:48:25,763 --> 00:48:27,323 Get back there. 814 00:48:27,323 --> 00:48:29,763 Isaac Turner's just cut his protection officers loose. 815 00:48:29,763 --> 00:48:31,243 He's booked himself on Newsnight. 816 00:48:31,243 --> 00:48:32,883 What did he say? 817 00:48:32,883 --> 00:48:34,643 He's promised them a bombshell. 818 00:48:36,603 --> 00:48:38,443 He's going to expose Correction. 819 00:48:38,443 --> 00:48:40,923 No. You're going to stop him. 820 00:48:44,123 --> 00:48:45,683 I'm on my way. 821 00:48:57,523 --> 00:48:59,323 Any sign of the asset waking up, 822 00:48:59,323 --> 00:49:01,803 he so much as stirs in his sleep, radio me on Two. 823 00:49:01,803 --> 00:49:03,243 Yes, Ma'am. 824 00:49:04,963 --> 00:49:06,923 SIREN WAILS 825 00:49:14,203 --> 00:49:17,163 An exclusive - that's all he's prepared to tell us upfront. 826 00:49:18,843 --> 00:49:21,043 What if it's about the hack? 827 00:49:21,043 --> 00:49:23,843 Well, Anthony gave the service his word, 828 00:49:23,843 --> 00:49:25,563 but if it comes from Isaac Turner... 829 00:49:27,043 --> 00:49:28,323 ..then that's on him. 830 00:49:29,763 --> 00:49:31,723 Fucking tease! 831 00:49:31,723 --> 00:49:34,283 I'm starting to like him! Ha! 832 00:49:34,283 --> 00:49:35,923 SIREN WAILS 833 00:50:00,323 --> 00:50:02,803 Mr Turner! 834 00:50:02,803 --> 00:50:04,723 Mr Turner, this is not the way! 835 00:50:04,723 --> 00:50:07,163 You can't just...! Two minutes, Minister. 836 00:50:08,523 --> 00:50:11,403 I... They kill people to protect it. 837 00:50:17,723 --> 00:50:20,683 I saw you when you briefed me on Correction. 838 00:50:20,683 --> 00:50:23,043 You're...you're not a true believer, are you? 839 00:50:27,923 --> 00:50:29,403 You need to be careful. 840 00:50:30,683 --> 00:50:31,923 You need a plan. 841 00:50:31,923 --> 00:50:35,083 If you want to expose this thing, you can't just go on TV and say it. 842 00:50:37,843 --> 00:50:39,403 I wasn't going to. 843 00:50:41,403 --> 00:50:43,403 I thought... Who have they killed? 844 00:50:43,403 --> 00:50:45,643 If you'd like to follow me, Minister? 845 00:50:46,763 --> 00:50:49,643 Have YOU got a plan to expose it? 846 00:50:53,523 --> 00:50:55,163 Minister? 847 00:51:05,363 --> 00:51:06,923 PHONE VIBRATES 848 00:51:12,243 --> 00:51:14,243 Ma'am. It's under control. 849 00:51:14,243 --> 00:51:16,043 You stopped him? No. 850 00:51:16,043 --> 00:51:17,603 You let him go on? 851 00:51:17,603 --> 00:51:20,363 H's not going to talk about Correction, he told me. 852 00:51:22,803 --> 00:51:24,363 And you trust him? 853 00:51:26,323 --> 00:51:27,603 Yes. 854 00:51:35,043 --> 00:51:39,483 First then a startling U-turn on China. 855 00:51:39,483 --> 00:51:44,523 Now Security Minister Isaac Turner is set to make headlines again. 856 00:51:44,523 --> 00:51:47,003 MUSIC: Newsnight theme tune 857 00:51:48,443 --> 00:51:50,203 Why was I not told about this? 858 00:51:50,203 --> 00:51:52,083 Why wasn't I told about it?! 859 00:52:00,523 --> 00:52:02,243 LOW CHATTER 860 00:52:04,163 --> 00:52:07,283 48 hours ago, some of you might have struggled to name 861 00:52:07,283 --> 00:52:08,963 the UK's Security Minister, 862 00:52:08,963 --> 00:52:11,763 but a lot can happen in 48 hours, 863 00:52:11,763 --> 00:52:13,563 as Isaac Turner can tell you. 864 00:52:14,683 --> 00:52:17,603 Good evening, Khadija. You contacted us before we went on air 865 00:52:17,603 --> 00:52:20,363 with what you said would be a revelatory statement. 866 00:52:20,363 --> 00:52:23,043 Yes. Apologies, Khadija, for the cloak and dagger. 867 00:52:23,043 --> 00:52:24,443 I just wanted to make sure 868 00:52:24,443 --> 00:52:26,763 I had a clear channel for what I'm about to say. 869 00:52:26,763 --> 00:52:31,403 Regarding yesterday's announcement, I'd like to make a correction. 870 00:52:32,723 --> 00:52:35,963 The fact is, I do NOT support Xanda's bid 871 00:52:35,963 --> 00:52:38,243 to supply facial rec at Britain's borders. 872 00:52:38,243 --> 00:52:40,043 You've changed your mind again? 873 00:52:40,043 --> 00:52:43,043 Er...I-I do not support their bid, and I strongly recommend 874 00:52:43,043 --> 00:52:45,243 the Government considers options outside of China. 875 00:52:45,243 --> 00:52:48,163 Yesterday, you said there was nothing to fear from... Oh, my God! 876 00:52:48,163 --> 00:52:50,323 PHONES DING ..the use of Chinese technology 877 00:52:50,323 --> 00:52:52,963 in UK infrastructure. I-I-I didn't come here to dwell on 878 00:52:52,963 --> 00:52:54,123 what I did or didn't say. 879 00:52:54,123 --> 00:52:57,243 That was a direct quote. Well, nonetheless, the issue of borders... 880 00:52:57,243 --> 00:53:00,443 ..Facial profiling is what makes us the most effective security system. 881 00:53:00,443 --> 00:53:02,243 Oh, my God! No, no, no! 882 00:53:02,243 --> 00:53:04,563 You've got to be fucking joking. ..But if, say, 883 00:53:04,563 --> 00:53:06,763 Muslim men between the ages of 17 and 35... 884 00:53:06,763 --> 00:53:09,643 were the most-likely demographic to launch an attack on an airport... 885 00:53:09,643 --> 00:53:11,243 PHONES DING ..what's wrong with 886 00:53:11,243 --> 00:53:13,763 a system that...? I'd rather face the consequences 887 00:53:13,763 --> 00:53:15,283 of appearing to change course 888 00:53:15,283 --> 00:53:17,803 than face the prospect of Xanda's facial rec at our borders. 889 00:53:17,803 --> 00:53:20,203 Giving a firm with links to the Chinese Communist Party 890 00:53:20,203 --> 00:53:23,043 access to our surveillance networks would constitute... 891 00:53:23,043 --> 00:53:26,763 ..Profiling, Xanda treats it as a selling point. 892 00:53:26,763 --> 00:53:28,603 A selling point? 893 00:53:28,603 --> 00:53:31,723 ..Changed your mind? I've always been concerned about undue influence of... 894 00:53:31,723 --> 00:53:33,683 Did the Prime Minister not back your report? 895 00:53:33,683 --> 00:53:35,203 Putting together the CRC... 896 00:53:35,203 --> 00:53:37,683 ..Like any company with an international cloud, 897 00:53:37,683 --> 00:53:41,163 Xanda is in sync with the growing number of governments 898 00:53:41,163 --> 00:53:43,923 around the globe who have no quarrel with the idea... 899 00:53:43,923 --> 00:53:46,083 I've reached my decision to recommend to the Cabinet 900 00:53:46,083 --> 00:53:47,803 that the facial-recognition contract 901 00:53:47,803 --> 00:53:50,123 is awarded to a technology company whose... 902 00:53:50,123 --> 00:53:52,283 Stop this broadcast! Cut it! 903 00:53:52,283 --> 00:53:55,403 Ed, you need to terminate this broadcast! What? No! Fuck off! 904 00:53:55,403 --> 00:53:58,563 The fact that Xanda's maths adds up ought to be a source of comfort. 905 00:53:58,563 --> 00:54:00,683 I'm sure the majority of your viewers would agree. 906 00:54:00,683 --> 00:54:03,083 Fucking hell! Hello? This is a national security issue! 907 00:54:03,083 --> 00:54:04,843 Somebody needs to stop this broadcast! 908 00:54:04,843 --> 00:54:07,803 Can someone get this woman out of my fucking gallery? 909 00:54:07,803 --> 00:54:12,083 I'm trying. National security. Somebody stop broadcast now! 910 00:54:12,083 --> 00:54:13,803 ..Give me an answer! It won't cut! 911 00:54:13,803 --> 00:54:16,203 It's not cutting! We're locked on Turner! What's going on? 912 00:54:16,203 --> 00:54:18,963 Racial profiling is what makes Muslim men between the ages of... 913 00:54:18,963 --> 00:54:21,003 Xanda is in synch with the growing number of... 914 00:54:21,003 --> 00:54:23,043 Wrap it up, Khadija. Cut it back! 915 00:54:23,043 --> 00:54:26,123 Khadija, wrap it up now. Minister, we have to move on. 916 00:54:26,123 --> 00:54:28,763 Now, listening to that in our Salford studio was... 917 00:54:28,763 --> 00:54:30,283 What the fuck...?! 918 00:54:32,563 --> 00:54:33,923 PHONE RINGS 919 00:54:35,323 --> 00:54:36,963 Oh. 920 00:54:38,843 --> 00:54:40,763 Prime Minister. 921 00:54:40,763 --> 00:54:43,203 Ed? Twitter's blown up. 922 00:54:43,203 --> 00:54:45,843 What?! Over the U-turn? That's ludicrous! 923 00:54:45,843 --> 00:54:47,883 Ma'am, you need to get down here. 924 00:54:47,883 --> 00:54:50,723 Why has my wife called seven times? Everybody, quiet! 925 00:54:52,003 --> 00:54:53,683 This is a police matter! 926 00:54:53,683 --> 00:54:56,443 Nobody is to leave this studio until otherwise instructed. 927 00:54:56,443 --> 00:54:59,563 I need you...and you. 928 00:55:01,523 --> 00:55:03,643 You contacted us before we went on air 929 00:55:03,643 --> 00:55:06,563 with what you said would be a revelatory statement. 930 00:55:06,563 --> 00:55:09,083 What's wrong with this?! Keep watching. 931 00:55:09,083 --> 00:55:13,043 Regarding yesterday's announcement, I'd like to make a correction. 932 00:55:13,043 --> 00:55:16,243 You asked me if Xanda had been tested for racial bias. 933 00:55:16,243 --> 00:55:18,683 I'm afraid my answer wasn't entirely accurate. 934 00:55:18,683 --> 00:55:20,603 What IS this? He didn't say that. 935 00:55:20,603 --> 00:55:22,723 The truth is, 936 00:55:22,723 --> 00:55:25,683 racial profiling is what makes Xanda 937 00:55:25,683 --> 00:55:28,323 the most-effective security system on the market. 938 00:55:28,323 --> 00:55:31,683 What?! We've been hacked. This has been changed! Faked! 939 00:55:31,683 --> 00:55:32,923 Corrected. 940 00:55:32,923 --> 00:55:35,083 If, and I'm not saying this is the case, 941 00:55:35,083 --> 00:55:38,843 but if, say, Muslim men between the ages of 17 and 35 942 00:55:38,843 --> 00:55:41,643 were the most-likely demographic to launch an attack at an airport, 943 00:55:41,643 --> 00:55:44,563 what's wrong with a system that factors that in? 944 00:55:44,563 --> 00:55:47,163 I-I-I-I-I would...I would nev... 945 00:55:47,163 --> 00:55:49,243 H-How...? I don't know. 946 00:55:49,243 --> 00:55:52,083 Minister, are you suggesting 947 00:55:52,083 --> 00:55:55,003 the programme uses racial bias deliberately...? 948 00:55:55,003 --> 00:55:58,523 That's my voice! I'm not suggesting, I'm saying. 949 00:55:59,603 --> 00:56:02,003 While most facial-recognition providers 950 00:56:02,003 --> 00:56:03,403 see profiling as an AI flaw, 951 00:56:03,403 --> 00:56:05,803 Xanda treats it as a selling point. 952 00:56:05,803 --> 00:56:08,003 A selling point? Yes. 953 00:56:08,003 --> 00:56:09,963 Like any company... 954 00:56:09,963 --> 00:56:12,763 If you think you can slap a D-notice on this, you can think again. 955 00:56:12,763 --> 00:56:14,843 I must ask you to sit down. Good luck with that! 956 00:56:14,843 --> 00:56:17,603 You are a witness to a major national security breach. No shit! 957 00:56:17,603 --> 00:56:20,323 First time... Everyone here is a suspect... ..people are going... 958 00:56:20,323 --> 00:56:22,523 Do not make me explain... Furthermore, I must... 959 00:56:22,523 --> 00:56:25,003 ..Choosing to interact with other suspects at this time 960 00:56:25,003 --> 00:56:27,083 may compromise a counter-terror investigation! 961 00:56:27,083 --> 00:56:29,803 Sorry, I'm going way above anyone in here. Khadija! 962 00:56:32,203 --> 00:56:33,963 Maybe we should let her get on with it. 963 00:56:33,963 --> 00:56:35,603 I told you, it is not that simple! 964 00:56:35,603 --> 00:56:37,683 And I asked you if you had a plan! 965 00:56:40,843 --> 00:56:42,323 Wait here. 966 00:56:43,963 --> 00:56:46,763 Minister... I can tell you that... ..to be completely clear, 967 00:56:46,763 --> 00:56:51,403 you're advocating the use of racial profiling at UK airports? 968 00:56:51,403 --> 00:56:53,523 No, Khadija, to be completely clear, 969 00:56:53,523 --> 00:56:56,923 I'm advocating the use of racial profiling wherever it keeps us safe. 970 00:56:56,923 --> 00:56:59,603 Minister, we have to move on. I'm fucking finished. 971 00:57:03,723 --> 00:57:04,963 Khadija? 972 00:57:09,443 --> 00:57:12,523 Khadija! You are not taking this story away from me. 973 00:57:12,523 --> 00:57:15,563 I'm calling the channel controller and then I'm calling legal. 974 00:57:15,563 --> 00:57:17,043 CALL FAILS 975 00:57:17,043 --> 00:57:18,643 Fucking signal! 976 00:57:19,643 --> 00:57:21,523 And how are you going to prove it? 977 00:57:21,523 --> 00:57:24,403 I just saw myself hacked and deep-faked with my own eyes! 978 00:57:24,403 --> 00:57:27,123 And everybody else saw an interview, just like every other night. 979 00:57:27,123 --> 00:57:29,163 It will be your word against everybody else's. 980 00:57:29,163 --> 00:57:31,203 Not even your own crew saw what happened! 981 00:57:33,123 --> 00:57:34,643 RINGING TONE 982 00:57:36,523 --> 00:57:38,723 You have no idea what you're up against. 983 00:57:42,323 --> 00:57:46,203 If you're serious about investigating it and exposing it... 984 00:57:46,203 --> 00:57:47,723 MAN ON PHONE: Hello? 985 00:57:47,723 --> 00:57:50,003 ..you need to gather evidence meticulously. 986 00:57:50,003 --> 00:57:52,043 A wealth of it. 987 00:57:52,043 --> 00:57:55,403 You need to prove it definitively 988 00:57:55,403 --> 00:57:57,763 so no-one can deny it. 989 00:57:57,763 --> 00:57:59,483 Hello? 990 00:58:01,443 --> 00:58:02,883 Who is it? 991 00:58:04,283 --> 00:58:05,963 And how do you suggest doing that? 992 00:58:10,123 --> 00:58:11,563 Together.