1 00:00:00,440 --> 00:00:01,480 {\an8}Who's your victim? 2 00:00:01,560 --> 00:00:05,040 {\an8}Edison Yao. Chinese national. Assassinated in his own apartment. 3 00:00:05,920 --> 00:00:07,840 Had CCTV all over the flat. 4 00:00:07,920 --> 00:00:10,000 Only the shooters are nowhere to be seen. 5 00:00:11,320 --> 00:00:13,520 I thought you might have some... insight. 6 00:00:13,600 --> 00:00:15,080 I can't do this. I'm sorry. 7 00:00:15,160 --> 00:00:17,160 No, I get it. Can't beat 'em, join 'em, right? 8 00:00:18,400 --> 00:00:21,960 Xanda Facial Recognition. The only security system in the world 9 00:00:22,040 --> 00:00:24,920 to identify a human face with up to 100 percent accuracy. 10 00:00:25,000 --> 00:00:27,480 Chinese AI technology poses no threat... 11 00:00:27,560 --> 00:00:30,400 Yeah, I've read the propaganda. Sorry, press release. 12 00:00:30,480 --> 00:00:31,800 As long as I'm Security Minister, 13 00:00:31,880 --> 00:00:33,600 Britain's borders won't be monitored 14 00:00:33,680 --> 00:00:36,160 by a storefront for the People's Republic of China. 15 00:00:38,600 --> 00:00:40,320 Ma'am. I've got something. 16 00:00:40,400 --> 00:00:43,080 The CCTV threw up some... concerns. 17 00:00:43,720 --> 00:00:45,680 - Our kind of concerns. - Pass on the details. 18 00:00:45,760 --> 00:00:47,240 I'll assign someone to take a look. 19 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:49,360 Garland doesn't trust me. 20 00:00:49,440 --> 00:00:52,720 Still. I signed up to be part of this. 21 00:00:53,120 --> 00:00:56,360 The Lagos care worker claims her three-year-old son's father 22 00:00:56,440 --> 00:00:58,280 is Britain Security 23 00:00:58,360 --> 00:00:59,640 - Isaac Turner. - What? 24 00:00:59,720 --> 00:01:01,200 This is them. This is Xanda. 25 00:01:01,800 --> 00:01:03,280 If we wanted to meddle, Mister Turner, 26 00:01:03,360 --> 00:01:05,160 do you think this is the best we can do? 27 00:01:06,160 --> 00:01:10,520 Good afternoon, distinguished members of the China Research Committee... 28 00:01:10,600 --> 00:01:11,600 and Gregory. 29 00:01:12,240 --> 00:01:14,600 Not everybody is present for the final vote. 30 00:01:15,160 --> 00:01:16,160 Where is Edison? 31 00:01:17,480 --> 00:01:19,440 The victim's last activity was an attempted call. 32 00:01:19,520 --> 00:01:21,080 Maybe he was trying to warn someone. 33 00:01:21,160 --> 00:01:23,320 - Caller ID? - Saved on the phone as "Knox". 34 00:01:23,400 --> 00:01:24,760 Gregory Knox. 35 00:01:24,840 --> 00:01:27,200 There are armed intruders in the building. 36 00:01:27,280 --> 00:01:28,360 Get in. 37 00:01:29,680 --> 00:01:31,320 No, I haven't joined them. 38 00:01:31,400 --> 00:01:33,440 I am trying to beat them! 39 00:01:33,520 --> 00:01:35,960 And they are watching me day and night. 40 00:01:36,040 --> 00:01:37,280 What's the status with the committee? 41 00:01:37,360 --> 00:01:39,120 All assets are in safe houses. 42 00:01:39,200 --> 00:01:41,080 For all we know, the Safe Houses are exactly 43 00:01:41,280 --> 00:01:42,440 where they want us to take these people. 44 00:01:42,520 --> 00:01:45,960 Well, I'm now joined by Home Office Security Minister Isaac Turner. 45 00:01:46,040 --> 00:01:47,400 Good evening, Khadija. 46 00:01:48,360 --> 00:01:49,840 This is it. 47 00:01:50,200 --> 00:01:51,520 The reason they wanted you here. 48 00:01:51,600 --> 00:01:55,040 I believe the right decision is to award the UK borders contract 49 00:01:55,840 --> 00:01:57,760 to Xanda Facial Recognition. 50 00:02:01,840 --> 00:02:03,400 ...as Britain Security... 51 00:02:07,400 --> 00:02:09,120 ...Chinese "A.I." technology... 52 00:02:10,760 --> 00:02:13,040 ...our security, or our way of life. 53 00:02:13,120 --> 00:02:15,560 This decision will come as a surprise to those who see you 54 00:02:15,640 --> 00:02:20,120 as a strong opponent to China's investment in UK infrastructure. 55 00:02:20,200 --> 00:02:22,560 Look, Khadija, I've always maintained that I'd keep an open mind. 56 00:02:22,640 --> 00:02:23,760 What is he doing? 57 00:02:24,360 --> 00:02:27,200 I don't know. He's literally quoting Xanda's press release. 58 00:02:27,280 --> 00:02:29,720 My phones are exploding, guardians hounding me for a follow-up, 59 00:02:29,800 --> 00:02:30,840 he isn't even off-air. 60 00:02:30,920 --> 00:02:33,000 - Did he say anything to you? - Did he say anything about 61 00:02:33,080 --> 00:02:34,960 endorsing the company accused of spying? 62 00:02:35,040 --> 00:02:36,040 He must be scared. 63 00:02:36,880 --> 00:02:39,000 Edison's been killed. Knox has been targeted. 64 00:02:39,080 --> 00:02:40,880 Oh, Christ. His wife's calling. 65 00:02:40,960 --> 00:02:42,200 Wait. 66 00:02:42,960 --> 00:02:44,080 Simone. 67 00:02:44,160 --> 00:02:46,120 - Aliza, are you watching this? - Yeah. 68 00:02:46,200 --> 00:02:47,400 Are you okay? 69 00:02:47,480 --> 00:02:49,600 Yeah, I think so. We've got police here. 70 00:02:50,120 --> 00:02:51,120 Why are you asking? 71 00:02:51,200 --> 00:02:52,680 No, it's just, we don't get it either. 72 00:02:53,840 --> 00:02:55,560 Oh, sorry, Simone, can I call you back? 73 00:02:55,640 --> 00:02:58,720 But the program hasn't been tested for racial bias? 74 00:02:58,800 --> 00:03:02,080 Sadly, there are a number of Facial Rec systems that underperform 75 00:03:02,160 --> 00:03:05,840 when it comes to accurately identifying people of colour. 76 00:03:05,920 --> 00:03:07,640 Which is totally unacceptable, of course. 77 00:03:07,720 --> 00:03:09,080 Has he had a stroke? 78 00:03:09,640 --> 00:03:11,760 Gregory, shouldn't you be in a Safe House? 79 00:03:11,840 --> 00:03:15,120 I am. I had to plead with the police to let me use their phone. 80 00:03:15,200 --> 00:03:18,560 I thought Turner told the Home Sec we unanimously opposed to Xanda? 81 00:03:18,640 --> 00:03:19,640 We think he's scared. 82 00:03:19,720 --> 00:03:22,120 The way to safeguard against racial profiling 83 00:03:22,200 --> 00:03:25,400 is to choose a recognition system that's virtually 100 percent accurate. 84 00:03:25,480 --> 00:03:27,480 And Xanda gives us that peace of mind. 85 00:03:27,560 --> 00:03:29,000 He doesn't look scared. 86 00:03:37,920 --> 00:03:40,840 If you're refusing to march down to the BBC and get some answers 87 00:03:40,920 --> 00:03:41,960 - immediately! - This operation, I must insist... 88 00:03:42,040 --> 00:03:44,680 - I'll do it myself! - I must insist you stay on lockdown. 89 00:03:44,760 --> 00:03:47,200 Zac. You know Commander Hart. 90 00:03:48,760 --> 00:03:49,840 Home Secretary. 91 00:03:49,920 --> 00:03:51,000 Gemma. 92 00:03:51,560 --> 00:03:53,680 - You were watching, then? - News Night? 93 00:03:53,760 --> 00:03:56,360 If I wanted to watch the government get its teeth kicked in, 94 00:03:56,440 --> 00:03:57,920 I'd turn up to PMQ's. 95 00:03:58,600 --> 00:03:59,960 Must have been a shock, Minister. 96 00:04:00,040 --> 00:04:01,920 A shock? 97 00:04:02,000 --> 00:04:03,000 No, not quite, Danny. 98 00:04:03,080 --> 00:04:05,920 Turning on the TV to see yourself on a normal day is a shock. 99 00:04:06,000 --> 00:04:08,960 Turning on the TV to see yourself when it's not yourself 100 00:04:09,040 --> 00:04:11,720 saying the exact opposite of what you fundamentally believe, 101 00:04:11,800 --> 00:04:13,320 is a fucking mind rape! 102 00:04:14,000 --> 00:04:15,400 If you want to know the truth. 103 00:04:18,640 --> 00:04:19,680 Gemma... 104 00:04:21,480 --> 00:04:25,640 Do you think we need to, um, pull up the drawbridge? 105 00:04:28,560 --> 00:04:31,640 DI Latif, DCI Carey. Await further instruction outside. 106 00:04:31,720 --> 00:04:32,960 - Ma'am, I... - On second thoughts, 107 00:04:33,040 --> 00:04:35,120 DCI Carey, you don't need to wait, you're dismissed. 108 00:04:35,200 --> 00:04:37,800 Report to mapping per your regular duties first thing. 109 00:04:38,640 --> 00:04:40,280 That was an interesting decision. 110 00:04:41,040 --> 00:04:42,360 I'm sorry? 111 00:04:42,440 --> 00:04:44,280 Though you were the one who put me on lockdown, 112 00:04:44,360 --> 00:04:45,960 which is exactly what they wanted. 113 00:04:46,040 --> 00:04:47,800 Detective Carey 114 00:04:47,880 --> 00:04:50,680 is the only one who managed to fathom something was wrong here. 115 00:04:52,640 --> 00:04:56,880 Perhaps DCI Carey should stay. Given she's fully conversant. 116 00:05:04,800 --> 00:05:06,120 What are we going to do? 117 00:05:07,360 --> 00:05:10,480 Now, thanks to this, whatever it is, 118 00:05:10,560 --> 00:05:12,640 the nation is now under the impression 119 00:05:12,720 --> 00:05:14,640 that I'm happy to farm out Facial Rec 120 00:05:14,720 --> 00:05:17,320 to the same hostile foreign power that orchestrated this. 121 00:05:17,400 --> 00:05:19,160 You're convinced China's responsible? 122 00:05:19,240 --> 00:05:21,440 Beijing is trying to meddle in British policy. 123 00:05:22,200 --> 00:05:23,960 Yan Wanglei, Xanda's man in London, 124 00:05:24,880 --> 00:05:26,200 he's a part of it, I'm certain. 125 00:05:27,960 --> 00:05:30,520 We'll need to call a COBRA meeting, obviously. 126 00:05:30,600 --> 00:05:33,320 SIS and the MOD should begin drafting options immediately. 127 00:05:33,400 --> 00:05:35,640 We'll need a raft to formulate our response. 128 00:05:35,720 --> 00:05:37,480 But first and foremost, 129 00:05:38,120 --> 00:05:40,360 I would like to pay a visit to Broadcasting House. 130 00:05:45,680 --> 00:05:47,360 I managed to delay him. 131 00:05:53,600 --> 00:05:56,760 There's a reason I can't let you do that, Isaac. 132 00:05:58,440 --> 00:06:00,840 If you go running off to the BBC, 133 00:06:00,920 --> 00:06:02,760 it'll end up all over the news. 134 00:06:05,040 --> 00:06:07,120 Yes, Rowan. I was rather hoping it might. 135 00:06:12,640 --> 00:06:14,120 Your decision, Home Secretary. 136 00:06:15,360 --> 00:06:16,680 Well, I think we'd better. 137 00:06:18,480 --> 00:06:20,200 Poor bloke's been through enough. 138 00:06:22,720 --> 00:06:25,360 We ought to remind you, sir, that as a government minister, 139 00:06:25,440 --> 00:06:27,680 you are bound by the Official Secrets Act. 140 00:06:27,760 --> 00:06:28,880 I'm sorry... 141 00:06:28,960 --> 00:06:32,280 Is someone kindly going to tell me what the hell you're all talking about? 142 00:06:33,200 --> 00:06:34,200 Yes. 143 00:06:36,160 --> 00:06:38,080 DCI Carey can explain it. 144 00:06:39,160 --> 00:06:41,360 Given she's fully conversant. 145 00:06:44,640 --> 00:06:46,760 Come on, Rachel. We're all sitting comfortably. 146 00:06:47,440 --> 00:06:50,320 Why don't you tell Mr. Turner everything he needs to know 147 00:06:51,600 --> 00:06:52,920 about Correction? 148 00:07:45,320 --> 00:07:47,400 We'll be back, of course. Same time tomorrow. 149 00:07:47,480 --> 00:07:48,920 Until then, from all of us, 150 00:07:49,000 --> 00:07:50,000 good night. 151 00:07:50,600 --> 00:07:51,760 - We're clear. - Lights up, everyone. 152 00:07:51,840 --> 00:07:52,960 Thank you, everybody! 153 00:07:53,040 --> 00:07:56,000 The Turner interview is causing a sizeable Twitter storm. 154 00:07:56,080 --> 00:07:58,160 Certainly wasn't expecting him to say that. 155 00:07:58,240 --> 00:08:00,200 "Hashtag Isaac Turn-coat." 156 00:08:00,280 --> 00:08:01,680 What was he thinking? 157 00:08:01,760 --> 00:08:03,560 I have a feeling we'll be following this one up. 158 00:08:03,640 --> 00:08:05,480 Try to get him into the studio next time. 159 00:08:05,560 --> 00:08:07,720 Remote interviews depress me these days. 160 00:08:07,800 --> 00:08:09,200 - You know what I mean? - Uh-huh. 161 00:08:09,280 --> 00:08:11,320 Might help if they didn't still lag and freeze 162 00:08:11,400 --> 00:08:13,280 like it was 1996. 163 00:08:13,360 --> 00:08:14,640 There shouldn't be any lagging. 164 00:08:14,720 --> 00:08:16,560 Ed, you saw the lagging, right? 165 00:08:16,640 --> 00:08:17,640 Yeah, absolutely. 166 00:08:18,800 --> 00:08:21,720 Yet, sometimes I think I'm the only one actually watching around here. 167 00:08:23,760 --> 00:08:26,600 - Shouldn't be any lagging. - Have a look into it, will you? 168 00:08:28,680 --> 00:08:32,240 So it has a name. What happened to me? 169 00:08:35,800 --> 00:08:40,040 Correction is a method of real-time image manipulation, 170 00:08:40,800 --> 00:08:44,600 using the disruption of camera feeds and the deployment of deepfake technology. 171 00:08:45,400 --> 00:08:49,160 The technique was developed in China, but its usage has spread to... 172 00:08:51,480 --> 00:08:52,720 other regions. 173 00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:55,040 What regions? 174 00:08:58,360 --> 00:09:01,440 The map is constantly evolving, but it's safe to assume Correction 175 00:09:01,520 --> 00:09:03,720 is in operation in Russia, United States. 176 00:09:03,800 --> 00:09:05,120 The United Kingdom. 177 00:09:08,040 --> 00:09:11,080 Why would it be in operation here? 178 00:09:15,160 --> 00:09:18,920 For instance, if we have intel on a terrorist plot, 179 00:09:19,000 --> 00:09:22,080 but the evidence against the suspects is insufficient. 180 00:09:22,160 --> 00:09:24,040 If you can't put them away fair and square, 181 00:09:24,120 --> 00:09:26,000 you fake incriminating footage. 182 00:09:28,920 --> 00:09:32,280 We turn intelligence into evidence. 183 00:09:37,920 --> 00:09:39,000 Who knows about this? 184 00:09:39,080 --> 00:09:42,000 It's a highly restricted operational tactic. 185 00:09:42,080 --> 00:09:45,200 No more than 50 operatives across SO15, GCHQ 186 00:09:45,280 --> 00:09:46,560 and the Security Service. 187 00:09:47,240 --> 00:09:48,280 But who else? 188 00:09:48,360 --> 00:09:50,880 The Justice Secretary? The PM? 189 00:09:50,960 --> 00:09:53,320 You know, I can't confirm or deny. 190 00:09:53,400 --> 00:09:55,960 The British State, creating deepfakes? 191 00:09:57,960 --> 00:10:02,200 We only ever produce images of events we know to be true. 192 00:10:08,120 --> 00:10:10,080 This is... 193 00:10:10,160 --> 00:10:13,120 No, no, no, no, no. This isn't happening. 194 00:10:18,680 --> 00:10:22,360 If it makes a difference, this did not start on my watch. 195 00:10:23,000 --> 00:10:27,320 This moral minestrone was gifted to me by my predecessor. 196 00:10:29,160 --> 00:10:30,280 So why me? 197 00:10:31,680 --> 00:10:33,880 Where does this aberration come into it? 198 00:10:35,080 --> 00:10:38,800 Sadly, with the means to create false images of powerful people, 199 00:10:39,600 --> 00:10:42,000 Correction has become a tool for disinformation. 200 00:10:43,360 --> 00:10:47,240 Correction is the dirty secret we share with our adversaries. 201 00:10:47,320 --> 00:10:49,840 We can all deploy it covertly, 202 00:10:49,920 --> 00:10:52,560 but if one country accuses another publicly, 203 00:10:53,480 --> 00:10:55,840 we may as well blow the whistle on ourselves. 204 00:11:02,160 --> 00:11:04,080 So, what are you saying? 205 00:11:04,160 --> 00:11:06,880 If we were to claim your appearance was corrected, 206 00:11:06,960 --> 00:11:09,840 it would leave us vulnerable to counter-accusations. 207 00:11:09,920 --> 00:11:13,320 And then the whole global house of cards comes tumbling down. 208 00:11:15,120 --> 00:11:16,200 You... 209 00:11:16,280 --> 00:11:18,200 You expect me to keep my mouth shut, 210 00:11:18,280 --> 00:11:20,800 and... and let the world believe that malicious bullshit was real? 211 00:11:20,880 --> 00:11:22,800 - I'm sorry, Isaac. - Edison Yao is dead! 212 00:11:22,880 --> 00:11:27,320 They are killing dissidents and attacking our national broadcasts! 213 00:11:27,400 --> 00:11:29,200 These are acts of State-Sponsored terror. 214 00:11:29,280 --> 00:11:31,920 For which appropriate action will be taken. 215 00:11:32,000 --> 00:11:35,560 Just so long as it doesn't upset some spook program. 216 00:11:35,640 --> 00:11:37,920 So long as it doesn't upset the government, 217 00:11:38,000 --> 00:11:41,040 the courts, MI5 and the police. 218 00:11:42,720 --> 00:11:43,840 Good enough? 219 00:11:49,480 --> 00:11:51,560 Well, let's hope we can rely on the right honourable member 220 00:11:51,640 --> 00:11:54,000 for Haslemere South to keep his trap shut. 221 00:11:54,080 --> 00:11:55,840 We keep Isaac Turner on a short leash. 222 00:11:55,920 --> 00:11:58,840 Close protection officers. Intercepts and monitoring on all devices. 223 00:11:58,920 --> 00:12:00,920 Same goes for his staff. They arranged that interview. 224 00:12:01,000 --> 00:12:02,640 Any one of them could be complicit. 225 00:12:02,720 --> 00:12:04,400 Did you ever see Correction like that? 226 00:12:07,800 --> 00:12:09,960 If Turner's right, we're looking at the most blatant attack 227 00:12:10,040 --> 00:12:11,960 by a foreign power since Salisbury. 228 00:12:13,320 --> 00:12:14,920 - What do you need? - Tight team. 229 00:12:15,000 --> 00:12:17,920 SO15 Op. GCHQ and CIA to support. 230 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:19,160 Who do you want on your team? 231 00:12:21,360 --> 00:12:23,880 Rachel's certainly made an impression on Turner. 232 00:12:24,920 --> 00:12:26,520 Wouldn't hurt to keep him onside. 233 00:12:26,600 --> 00:12:29,440 You seem to forget how close she came to reporting us. 234 00:12:29,520 --> 00:12:31,280 That was before you won her over. 235 00:12:33,120 --> 00:12:35,240 Not to mention what we found. 236 00:12:36,320 --> 00:12:37,560 That was insurance. 237 00:12:38,400 --> 00:12:39,600 You do the same. 238 00:12:40,640 --> 00:12:42,200 She's being watched, isn't she? 239 00:12:44,240 --> 00:12:45,560 Any concerns? 240 00:12:47,880 --> 00:12:50,400 If you still don't trust her, Gemma, you know what to do. 241 00:12:53,720 --> 00:12:54,840 Keep her close. 242 00:13:05,920 --> 00:13:08,680 I'll need a DCI to bridge Homicide and SO15. 243 00:13:11,080 --> 00:13:13,000 - If you're interested. - I am, ma'am. 244 00:13:14,360 --> 00:13:16,600 You'll need assistance. What do you make of the new blood? 245 00:13:17,640 --> 00:13:19,120 DC Tan? 246 00:13:19,200 --> 00:13:22,240 Couple of years ago, they'd have called her Fast-Track Princess 247 00:13:22,320 --> 00:13:23,320 They did me. 248 00:13:23,400 --> 00:13:24,960 I won't repeat what they called me. 249 00:13:28,480 --> 00:13:31,720 DI Latif, you have compromised the location of a Safe House, 250 00:13:31,800 --> 00:13:34,680 a security breach that may warrant disciplinary action. 251 00:13:35,200 --> 00:13:36,760 - But, ma'am, I... - While a decision is pending, 252 00:13:36,840 --> 00:13:38,240 your inclusion in this operation 253 00:13:38,320 --> 00:13:40,320 is suspended with immediate effect. 254 00:13:40,400 --> 00:13:42,680 You may return to your departmental duties, 255 00:13:42,760 --> 00:13:44,360 but your time with us ends here. 256 00:13:47,120 --> 00:13:49,360 Be thankful the repercussions aren't more severe. 257 00:13:52,600 --> 00:13:55,920 - Bring DC Tan in with you. - In where, ma'am? 258 00:13:57,040 --> 00:13:58,320 Seventh floor. 259 00:13:59,240 --> 00:14:00,720 What about mapping? 260 00:14:01,840 --> 00:14:03,160 Mapping runs itself. 261 00:14:10,600 --> 00:14:12,680 Well, you wanted to take over my case. 262 00:14:14,760 --> 00:14:16,040 Got what you wished for. 263 00:14:59,840 --> 00:15:02,040 This is DCI Rachel Carey. 264 00:15:02,640 --> 00:15:04,280 In place of hidden camera recording, 265 00:15:04,360 --> 00:15:06,440 I am filming this eyewitness testimony 266 00:15:06,520 --> 00:15:08,960 {\an8}for my dossier, detailing the systematic, 267 00:15:09,040 --> 00:15:11,920 {\an8}illegal practice of video evidence-tampering, 268 00:15:12,000 --> 00:15:13,200 {\an8}known as "Correction." 269 00:15:13,840 --> 00:15:16,600 Approximately one hour ago, 270 00:15:16,680 --> 00:15:18,120 I was present at a briefing 271 00:15:18,240 --> 00:15:20,320 with Home Secretary Rowan Gill, 272 00:15:20,400 --> 00:15:23,200 who I learned has full knowledge of Correction 273 00:15:23,280 --> 00:15:24,680 and its use within the UK. 274 00:15:25,240 --> 00:15:28,880 {\an8}Also present was the Security Minister, Isaac Turner, who... 275 00:15:30,520 --> 00:15:34,280 {\an8}until the briefing, had no prior knowledge of Correction. 276 00:15:41,080 --> 00:15:42,720 Why couldn't you call me before? 277 00:15:44,000 --> 00:15:45,040 Uh... 278 00:15:45,720 --> 00:15:48,280 Security, police insisted. 279 00:15:48,360 --> 00:15:52,840 So, you can go on News Night and talk to Khadija Khan, 280 00:15:52,920 --> 00:15:54,280 but you can't call your wife? 281 00:15:54,360 --> 00:15:55,480 I wasn't... 282 00:15:56,680 --> 00:15:58,280 I wasn't on News Night. 283 00:15:58,360 --> 00:15:59,760 You know what I mean. 284 00:16:00,480 --> 00:16:01,480 Remotely. 285 00:16:04,880 --> 00:16:06,480 Why did you change your mind? 286 00:16:08,320 --> 00:16:10,320 About the Facial Rec contract. 287 00:16:12,240 --> 00:16:14,640 I can't talk about it, Simmy. 288 00:16:16,200 --> 00:16:19,240 You said "people of colour," by the way. 289 00:16:20,400 --> 00:16:22,440 I thought you didn't like that phrase. 290 00:16:24,520 --> 00:16:26,920 You always said it sounded too close to "coloured people." 291 00:16:30,280 --> 00:16:31,920 You did good, though, 292 00:16:32,640 --> 00:16:34,120 in the interview. 293 00:16:34,240 --> 00:16:37,080 - Oh, yeah? - Not what you said, just... 294 00:16:38,520 --> 00:16:39,880 the way you said it. 295 00:16:41,600 --> 00:16:42,600 You sounded... 296 00:16:44,080 --> 00:16:45,240 authoritative. 297 00:16:53,440 --> 00:16:54,840 I want the truth, Isaac. 298 00:16:56,440 --> 00:16:58,400 The people who tried to kill Gregory Knox, 299 00:17:00,200 --> 00:17:01,480 are they going to try to kill you? 300 00:17:01,560 --> 00:17:03,760 - No, no, no. - The truth. 301 00:17:07,920 --> 00:17:09,280 I don't know. 302 00:17:11,320 --> 00:17:13,600 Turns out there's a lot I don't know. 303 00:18:14,120 --> 00:18:17,360 The priorities of Operation Vanguard are as follows, 304 00:18:17,440 --> 00:18:19,960 to investigate a series of targeted assassinations 305 00:18:20,040 --> 00:18:22,760 across the capital in the past 36 hours, 306 00:18:22,840 --> 00:18:25,520 to identify the prime suspects, 307 00:18:25,600 --> 00:18:28,320 and to gather intelligence on a campaign of cyberattacks 308 00:18:28,400 --> 00:18:32,800 against UK surveillance networks and a major television broadcaster. 309 00:18:33,840 --> 00:18:38,200 This blatant attack on UK infrastructure and civilians 310 00:18:38,280 --> 00:18:41,320 is one of the most heinous I've come across. 311 00:18:42,280 --> 00:18:44,680 Not least because they've hurt one of our own. 312 00:18:45,600 --> 00:18:47,400 It is our assessment that this chain of attacks 313 00:18:47,480 --> 00:18:51,400 was coordinated with a hack on the BBC in a plot to affect government policy 314 00:18:51,480 --> 00:18:52,960 by a hostile foreign power. 315 00:18:53,840 --> 00:18:56,680 While the trawl for any trace of the murder suspects continues, 316 00:18:56,760 --> 00:19:00,600 Turner himself alerted us to this person of interest. 317 00:19:00,680 --> 00:19:06,200 As London CEO of Xanda Facial Rec, Yan Wanglei has the motive 318 00:19:06,280 --> 00:19:08,000 and the technical capability. 319 00:19:08,080 --> 00:19:10,480 Now, given his status as a high-profile Chinese national. 320 00:19:10,560 --> 00:19:13,800 I need hardly tell you how carefully we need to tread here. 321 00:19:13,880 --> 00:19:17,400 Any arrest will constitute a major international incident. 322 00:19:17,480 --> 00:19:19,680 But make no mistake, we will arrest him 323 00:19:19,760 --> 00:19:21,520 if that's where the evidence leads us. 324 00:19:21,600 --> 00:19:24,920 We've reached out respectfully to Mr. Wanglei this morning, 325 00:19:25,000 --> 00:19:27,640 and he's accepted our invitation to be questioned, 326 00:19:27,720 --> 00:19:30,520 provided it takes place at the Chinese Embassy 327 00:19:30,600 --> 00:19:32,680 in the presence of Ambassador Xiaodong. 328 00:19:34,040 --> 00:19:36,960 Anyone care to guess the POI's current location? 329 00:19:37,040 --> 00:19:38,280 Chinese Embassy? 330 00:19:39,440 --> 00:19:40,960 Thank God you're here, Carey. 331 00:19:41,040 --> 00:19:42,320 Finally. 332 00:19:43,760 --> 00:19:46,000 Yes. He's tucked away at the Embassy. 333 00:19:46,080 --> 00:19:47,480 Let's take him up on his offer. 334 00:19:47,560 --> 00:19:49,200 I'll pay the Ambassador a visit. 335 00:19:49,280 --> 00:19:51,040 If this came from Beijing, 336 00:19:51,120 --> 00:19:53,520 there's reasonable grounds he's complicit. 337 00:19:53,600 --> 00:19:54,640 I could come. 338 00:19:55,320 --> 00:19:56,520 To the embassy. 339 00:19:57,440 --> 00:19:58,520 If it helps. 340 00:19:59,320 --> 00:20:00,800 Do you speak Mandarin? 341 00:20:01,360 --> 00:20:03,680 No. A couple of words. 342 00:20:04,280 --> 00:20:05,640 Then why... 343 00:20:06,800 --> 00:20:07,840 Well... 344 00:20:08,800 --> 00:20:09,800 Just... 345 00:20:10,760 --> 00:20:11,760 Isn't that a bit... 346 00:20:12,480 --> 00:20:14,160 I think it's a good idea. DC Tan? 347 00:20:14,240 --> 00:20:16,120 - Chloe. - I'll need the support. 348 00:20:19,520 --> 00:20:21,640 Agreed. Excuse me. 349 00:20:25,200 --> 00:20:26,200 Rachel. 350 00:20:28,520 --> 00:20:31,640 China was like handing a British radar contract 351 00:20:31,720 --> 00:20:33,960 to Germany in 1939. 352 00:20:34,040 --> 00:20:35,160 Yeah. I've done my research. 353 00:20:35,240 --> 00:20:38,800 I found no evidence of a link between Xanda and the Chinese authorities. 354 00:20:39,440 --> 00:20:43,120 As Britain's Security Minister, I fully support the CRC... 355 00:20:47,320 --> 00:20:50,320 Remote interview via webcam. All the perps would need to do is... 356 00:20:51,000 --> 00:20:52,880 type in their feed to the BBC. 357 00:20:53,440 --> 00:20:56,200 Any remote camera has the potential to be hacked. 358 00:20:58,160 --> 00:20:59,720 Interaction with the host? 359 00:21:00,480 --> 00:21:01,520 Seamless. 360 00:21:02,600 --> 00:21:04,440 You suspect her involvement? 361 00:21:05,320 --> 00:21:08,320 Isn't it customary to send the kids to bed when the grown-ups are talking? 362 00:21:09,320 --> 00:21:12,240 DCI Carey has the same right to be here as any of us. 363 00:21:12,320 --> 00:21:16,000 What are you saying exactly, Khadija Khan is complicit? 364 00:21:16,080 --> 00:21:19,920 Or the avatar can respond to her questions in real time. 365 00:21:20,600 --> 00:21:24,080 Is it possible to create a deepfake that sophisticated? 366 00:21:24,800 --> 00:21:26,040 Hmm? 367 00:21:26,120 --> 00:21:27,600 Oh. Well... 368 00:21:28,800 --> 00:21:29,960 we haven't gotten there yet. 369 00:21:30,040 --> 00:21:31,800 If anyone has, it's China. 370 00:21:31,880 --> 00:21:34,240 I'd love to furnish you with directions to their embassy. 371 00:21:34,320 --> 00:21:37,080 Why use the front door when you can hop the mainframe? 372 00:21:37,160 --> 00:21:38,440 Oh. Sorry. 373 00:21:39,240 --> 00:21:41,440 - Can't help you there. - Beg your pardon? 374 00:21:41,520 --> 00:21:43,680 Strict orders from the Executive Branch. 375 00:21:43,760 --> 00:21:47,480 "The agency is no longer to assist in third party counter-espionage 376 00:21:47,560 --> 00:21:49,240 against the People's Republic of China." 377 00:21:49,680 --> 00:21:50,680 Why the hell not? 378 00:21:50,760 --> 00:21:52,960 Because you do too much business with them, that's why! 379 00:21:53,520 --> 00:21:55,200 When we tell you not to get into bed with Beijing, 380 00:21:55,280 --> 00:21:57,120 you bury deeper into the sheets. 381 00:21:57,200 --> 00:22:00,400 - So this is about money? - It's about security. 382 00:22:01,000 --> 00:22:03,240 You know, we share a lot of intel with the UK. 383 00:22:03,960 --> 00:22:06,120 I'd like to know that China isn't listening. 384 00:22:08,000 --> 00:22:09,040 A message for you, ma'am. 385 00:22:09,120 --> 00:22:11,280 Uh, Anthony Reed asked that you contact him? 386 00:22:11,360 --> 00:22:12,640 - Oh. - Uh, says it's urgent. 387 00:22:12,720 --> 00:22:15,000 - Anthony Reed? - Yes. 388 00:22:15,080 --> 00:22:17,120 - The Anthony Reed? - Yes! 389 00:22:17,200 --> 00:22:18,240 Who the fuck's that? 390 00:22:18,320 --> 00:22:20,960 Security Correspondent for the BBC. 391 00:22:21,040 --> 00:22:22,400 Can't be a coincidence. 392 00:22:22,480 --> 00:22:24,280 Surely we need to investigate there anyway. 393 00:22:24,360 --> 00:22:26,120 I was hoping to keep this away from the press 394 00:22:26,240 --> 00:22:27,640 for as long as humanly possible. 395 00:22:27,720 --> 00:22:29,840 Well, I'd like to stick around. 396 00:22:29,920 --> 00:22:33,320 Um, give me a call when your country learns how to pick a side. 397 00:22:35,000 --> 00:22:36,080 Frank! 398 00:22:43,120 --> 00:22:44,160 Frank! 399 00:22:44,240 --> 00:22:45,280 Look... 400 00:22:46,240 --> 00:22:49,560 if you need technical help with the BBC, I'll loan you one of my guys. 401 00:22:49,640 --> 00:22:52,600 But if I find out you put him on China, the deal's off. 402 00:22:55,040 --> 00:22:58,040 Since when did Frank Napier let politicians call the shots? 403 00:23:00,600 --> 00:23:02,480 Since I found out they're watching me. 404 00:23:05,960 --> 00:23:07,080 Ma'am? 405 00:23:09,280 --> 00:23:12,200 Like thousands of visa applicants around the globe, 406 00:23:12,280 --> 00:23:15,720 Victoria Bello dreams of living and working in the UK. 407 00:23:15,800 --> 00:23:17,800 This landed in Rhys Edwards' inbox yesterday. 408 00:23:17,880 --> 00:23:22,480 She claims her three-year-old son is eligible for a British passport. 409 00:23:22,560 --> 00:23:24,880 According to Victoria, the child's father 410 00:23:24,960 --> 00:23:27,920 is Britain's Security Minister, Isaac Turner. 411 00:23:30,800 --> 00:23:33,920 - Has this gone public? - No trace of it online. 412 00:23:34,040 --> 00:23:35,880 According to the message frenzy that followed, 413 00:23:35,960 --> 00:23:38,800 Turner seemed to think it was some kind of blackmail attempt by Xanda. 414 00:23:39,360 --> 00:23:41,240 I'd like to know why he didn't mention that to us. 415 00:23:41,320 --> 00:23:42,920 My thoughts exactly. 416 00:23:43,720 --> 00:23:44,920 Ma'am? 417 00:23:47,440 --> 00:23:48,600 Invite him in. 418 00:23:49,560 --> 00:23:51,000 Under armed protection. 419 00:23:52,840 --> 00:23:54,800 Same goes for his staff. 420 00:23:57,480 --> 00:23:59,080 So this is where the magic happens? 421 00:24:01,200 --> 00:24:02,800 How did they get you? 422 00:24:04,720 --> 00:24:06,280 "Get me"? 423 00:24:08,520 --> 00:24:09,640 Rachel. 424 00:24:22,000 --> 00:24:23,360 Rhys Edwards? 425 00:25:02,640 --> 00:25:03,840 Commander Hart. 426 00:25:03,920 --> 00:25:05,960 Ambassador, thank you for taking the time. 427 00:25:07,760 --> 00:25:09,720 Uh, this is Detective Tan. 428 00:25:09,800 --> 00:25:10,880 Welcome. 429 00:25:11,760 --> 00:25:13,000 Pleased to meet you. 430 00:25:14,920 --> 00:25:18,280 Please. Our guest is waiting. 431 00:25:20,520 --> 00:25:24,240 Seems a long time since you threw one of your famous soirées, Ambassador. 432 00:25:24,320 --> 00:25:25,520 Whatever happened to those? 433 00:25:25,600 --> 00:25:28,040 Your country accused us of genocide. 434 00:25:29,080 --> 00:25:30,280 Fair enough. 435 00:25:35,320 --> 00:25:38,080 Edison Yao was a dissident from Hong Kong. 436 00:25:38,960 --> 00:25:41,920 About 36 hours ago, someone came to his apartment 437 00:25:42,000 --> 00:25:43,960 and put a bullet through his eye. 438 00:25:45,520 --> 00:25:46,680 How is he now? 439 00:25:57,200 --> 00:25:58,320 That's awful. 440 00:25:59,000 --> 00:26:01,960 But would you mind explaining what it has to do with me? 441 00:26:02,040 --> 00:26:04,200 Mister Yao served on the China Research Committee 442 00:26:04,280 --> 00:26:07,680 advising the government on your company's Facial Recognition bid. 443 00:26:09,320 --> 00:26:10,560 Twenty-four hours later, 444 00:26:10,640 --> 00:26:13,520 security guard Joseph Mwangi was shot in the neck. 445 00:26:14,000 --> 00:26:17,080 And a police detective sergeant was shot in the chest. 446 00:26:19,000 --> 00:26:20,680 Were they on the China Research Committee? 447 00:26:20,760 --> 00:26:23,240 We believe the intended target was. 448 00:26:23,320 --> 00:26:25,560 Data Scientist named Gregory Knox. 449 00:26:26,200 --> 00:26:30,720 In each case, the bullet was discharged from a QSZ-92 automatic. 450 00:26:30,800 --> 00:26:34,280 A military issue firearm manufactured in mainland China. 451 00:26:34,960 --> 00:26:38,280 No surprise to find products in the UK made in China. 452 00:26:38,360 --> 00:26:41,720 No, not when it comes to technology, computers. 453 00:26:41,800 --> 00:26:43,320 Metal, minerals, plastics. 454 00:26:43,400 --> 00:26:44,400 Medical equipment. 455 00:26:44,480 --> 00:26:46,000 But military-grade weapons? 456 00:26:46,560 --> 00:26:47,720 That's rare. 457 00:26:49,400 --> 00:26:51,680 China does not take revenge on its dissidents 458 00:26:51,760 --> 00:26:53,960 and hunt them down on the streets of Britain. 459 00:26:54,040 --> 00:26:55,680 We are not Russia. 460 00:26:56,840 --> 00:26:58,120 No one mentioned revenge. 461 00:27:03,720 --> 00:27:05,320 I forgot to congratulate you both. 462 00:27:05,400 --> 00:27:09,120 Looks like the Facial Rec contract is going your way. 463 00:27:12,520 --> 00:27:13,920 I'm curious. 464 00:27:14,000 --> 00:27:17,760 Why do you think a Minister known for his stance against Chinese tech 465 00:27:17,840 --> 00:27:19,920 ended up going with a Chinese company? 466 00:27:22,640 --> 00:27:24,760 Do you realize what you're implying, young lady? 467 00:27:25,960 --> 00:27:28,720 DC Tan. I'm just asking. 468 00:27:30,680 --> 00:27:32,360 How very disappointing. 469 00:27:32,440 --> 00:27:34,640 Once again, we find ourselves 470 00:27:34,720 --> 00:27:37,640 the subject of baseless, lurid allegations. 471 00:27:37,720 --> 00:27:40,280 China, the bogeyman of the world. 472 00:27:41,000 --> 00:27:44,880 We find it offensive, just as we find it offensive, Commander Hart, 473 00:27:44,960 --> 00:27:47,240 that you bring along a colleague of Chinese descent 474 00:27:47,320 --> 00:27:49,960 to appease your brazen prejudice. 475 00:27:54,920 --> 00:27:57,080 I have another engagement. 476 00:27:57,160 --> 00:27:58,680 Perhaps we can continue this 477 00:27:58,760 --> 00:28:01,480 when you have something more to go on besides bias. 478 00:28:04,760 --> 00:28:07,280 I'm sorry to hear about your Detective Sergeant. 479 00:28:08,760 --> 00:28:12,160 You said he was shot, but you didn't say if he survived. 480 00:28:14,040 --> 00:28:15,200 No, I didn't. 481 00:28:18,160 --> 00:28:21,800 Tom? I want a team car watching the Embassy 24/7. 482 00:28:21,880 --> 00:28:23,360 I'll assign the eyeball. 483 00:28:23,440 --> 00:28:25,480 How do you feel about joining a surveillance unit? 484 00:28:26,120 --> 00:28:28,080 Sir, apart from basic undercover on the fast track, 485 00:28:28,160 --> 00:28:29,480 I don't have much experience. 486 00:28:29,560 --> 00:28:32,000 Yeah, but you've seen the target up close and personal. 487 00:28:32,080 --> 00:28:33,440 Ops and monitoring, 488 00:28:34,040 --> 00:28:36,920 {\an8}but we need verification. Eyes on Yan Wanglei. 489 00:28:37,560 --> 00:28:38,640 {\an8} Sir. 490 00:28:41,120 --> 00:28:42,200 About Nadia, ma'am. 491 00:28:44,000 --> 00:28:45,120 DI Latif. 492 00:28:46,160 --> 00:28:48,880 She's not actually going to receive disciplinary action, is she? 493 00:28:49,840 --> 00:28:52,800 She only breached the Safe House on my instruction. 494 00:28:53,800 --> 00:28:56,520 If you have the spare time or the bandwidth to feel guilty about it, 495 00:28:56,600 --> 00:28:58,000 why don't you give her a call? 496 00:28:58,840 --> 00:29:00,320 Or better yet, send flowers. 497 00:29:00,400 --> 00:29:03,880 In the meantime, I'd appreciate your focus. 498 00:29:03,960 --> 00:29:05,240 Yes, ma'am. 499 00:29:10,320 --> 00:29:12,320 So, how do you want to play this, ma'am? 500 00:29:13,000 --> 00:29:14,200 Just listen and learn. 501 00:29:14,280 --> 00:29:15,400 Gem! 502 00:29:15,480 --> 00:29:16,680 Anthony! 503 00:29:16,760 --> 00:29:18,440 Thank you for coming to us. 504 00:29:19,200 --> 00:29:21,440 I've booked somewhere we can't be overlooked. 505 00:29:27,800 --> 00:29:30,640 I imagine you've seen the Isaac Turner interview? 506 00:29:31,120 --> 00:29:32,360 He's pro-Xanda now. 507 00:29:32,440 --> 00:29:36,640 Yes, pretty surprising U-turn, even by this government's standards. 508 00:29:36,720 --> 00:29:39,360 Got us wondering if China has something on Turner. 509 00:29:40,320 --> 00:29:42,920 Until we chanced upon a different theory. 510 00:29:44,840 --> 00:29:48,120 Khadija complained about the remote connection speed last night. 511 00:29:48,800 --> 00:29:49,920 There's nothing odd about that. 512 00:29:50,000 --> 00:29:52,040 Khadija complains about something most nights, 513 00:29:52,120 --> 00:29:55,480 but when the engineers tracked Turner's IP address, 514 00:29:55,560 --> 00:29:57,120 they discovered something strange. 515 00:29:57,840 --> 00:30:02,400 The signal wasn't coming from London, wasn't coming from the UK at all. 516 00:30:02,480 --> 00:30:04,600 It was coming from China. 517 00:30:06,200 --> 00:30:07,600 Care to share any insights? 518 00:30:10,720 --> 00:30:12,520 You're right to bring this to our attention. 519 00:30:12,600 --> 00:30:15,240 I suggest we arrange a discreet unit to investigate. 520 00:30:16,040 --> 00:30:18,200 Rachel, with a member of our technical team. 521 00:30:18,280 --> 00:30:21,840 Provided you're willing to share any findings with us. 522 00:30:21,920 --> 00:30:23,720 We plan to run this as soon as possible. 523 00:30:25,080 --> 00:30:26,520 - Run? - The story. 524 00:30:27,520 --> 00:30:28,520 Is there one? 525 00:30:28,600 --> 00:30:30,920 Now, we know that Isaac Turner wasn't in China last night. 526 00:30:31,000 --> 00:30:33,720 So, clearly, we're looking at some kind of foreign interference. 527 00:30:33,800 --> 00:30:36,800 We're juggling theories from hacking to full-on deepfakes. 528 00:30:36,880 --> 00:30:41,080 It is remarkable that Turner said exactly what Xanda wanted him to. 529 00:30:43,960 --> 00:30:46,720 Of all the stories on our radar involving that particular Minister, 530 00:30:46,800 --> 00:30:48,360 I'd shelve this one if I were you. 531 00:30:48,440 --> 00:30:49,680 Because? 532 00:30:50,240 --> 00:30:53,680 Because the BBC needs to maintain its reputation as a trusted news source, 533 00:30:53,760 --> 00:30:55,080 not a beacon of disinformation. 534 00:30:55,160 --> 00:30:57,040 Yes, we've discussed this conundrum. 535 00:30:57,120 --> 00:30:59,840 If we report it, we risk undermining our credibility. 536 00:30:59,920 --> 00:31:03,080 But if we don't and it gets out, that would be worse. 537 00:31:06,000 --> 00:31:07,400 Then let me spare you the dilemma. 538 00:31:08,200 --> 00:31:10,520 Already, this raises a number of concerns. 539 00:31:11,920 --> 00:31:14,200 I'm sure I can count on your cooperation. 540 00:31:16,120 --> 00:31:18,680 Hold the story while we investigate? 541 00:31:18,760 --> 00:31:22,600 So long as you can enlighten us on those concerns 542 00:31:22,680 --> 00:31:23,760 while we investigate. 543 00:31:24,400 --> 00:31:25,560 I'm afraid I can't do that. 544 00:31:25,640 --> 00:31:28,480 Well, then I'm afraid I can't allow you to sniff around our studio. 545 00:31:28,560 --> 00:31:30,200 We'll come back with a warrant. 546 00:31:32,640 --> 00:31:35,200 You've just alerted us to a suspected cyberattack 547 00:31:35,280 --> 00:31:38,080 by a foreign power that makes your studio a crime scene. 548 00:31:38,160 --> 00:31:40,800 If we don't investigate, it'll be dereliction of duty. 549 00:31:40,880 --> 00:31:43,000 It'll leave you vulnerable to further attacks. 550 00:31:43,080 --> 00:31:44,760 You won't get your story anyway. 551 00:31:44,840 --> 00:31:45,840 I don't know. 552 00:31:45,920 --> 00:31:49,160 With the IP address, and a Tech Correspondent's analysis, 553 00:31:49,880 --> 00:31:51,720 I can see seven minutes shaping up nicely. 554 00:31:55,080 --> 00:31:56,720 You're leaving us with no alternative. 555 00:31:58,040 --> 00:31:59,640 You can't broadcast it. 556 00:31:59,720 --> 00:32:01,520 We'll slap a D-Notice on it. 557 00:32:01,600 --> 00:32:04,280 A D-Notice to Khadija Khan? 558 00:32:05,080 --> 00:32:06,800 Red rag. Bull. 559 00:32:06,880 --> 00:32:08,840 You're going to have to do more than that to bring her onside. 560 00:32:08,920 --> 00:32:10,040 Come on, Gem. 561 00:32:11,040 --> 00:32:13,800 You know the deal. If you're going to use the nuclear option, 562 00:32:14,560 --> 00:32:16,320 you've got to offer up a sweetener. 563 00:32:16,960 --> 00:32:19,200 You mentioned other stories. 564 00:32:21,160 --> 00:32:22,400 About the Minister? 565 00:32:33,880 --> 00:32:37,520 "Fearing for my safety and the safety of my family, I... 566 00:32:37,600 --> 00:32:40,760 I decided to alter my position on Xanda Facial Recognition." 567 00:32:40,840 --> 00:32:42,600 This is how you want me to play it? 568 00:32:42,680 --> 00:32:44,720 That I was intimidated into changing my mind? 569 00:32:44,800 --> 00:32:47,240 You'll need an explanation for your staff, your wife. 570 00:32:48,000 --> 00:32:49,520 I don't lie to my wife. 571 00:32:50,080 --> 00:32:51,080 Of course. 572 00:32:52,840 --> 00:32:55,440 Ah. Thanks for coming in to see us, Minister. 573 00:32:55,520 --> 00:32:56,680 Why don't you take a seat? 574 00:32:56,760 --> 00:32:59,480 And I appreciate you keeping me updated. So, what can you give me? 575 00:33:00,440 --> 00:33:01,880 You're looking into Xanda, right? 576 00:33:01,960 --> 00:33:05,160 We are running multiple lines of inquiry, of course. 577 00:33:05,240 --> 00:33:07,920 And my team? You've spoken to my team? Aliza Clarke, Rhys Edwards? 578 00:33:08,000 --> 00:33:09,760 They're helping us. Yeah. 579 00:33:09,840 --> 00:33:11,280 Have you heard from the home office? 580 00:33:11,360 --> 00:33:12,360 I certainly haven't. 581 00:33:12,440 --> 00:33:14,480 Might you be more comfortable sitting down, Minister. 582 00:33:14,560 --> 00:33:16,000 No, not really, Danny. 583 00:33:16,080 --> 00:33:18,320 I have been cooped in the Safe House all night. 584 00:33:18,400 --> 00:33:20,800 We just need to ask you a few questions, sir. 585 00:33:21,760 --> 00:33:23,280 Okay. 586 00:33:32,040 --> 00:33:34,160 How... How long have you known Aliza Clarke? 587 00:33:34,240 --> 00:33:37,360 - Aliza? - I was with Rhys and Isaac... 588 00:33:38,080 --> 00:33:40,440 last night when we agreed to do the News Night interview. 589 00:33:41,640 --> 00:33:43,360 - Rhys went off to prepare for it... - She's been with me since... 590 00:33:43,440 --> 00:33:46,480 Well, since I became Security Minister. A year. 591 00:33:46,560 --> 00:33:48,600 What do you know about her private life? 592 00:33:49,400 --> 00:33:52,600 Not sure she has one. I imagine there's a cat. 593 00:33:53,200 --> 00:33:54,520 What about Rhys Edwards? 594 00:33:54,600 --> 00:33:57,240 I set up the interview, tried to confirm it with Isaac, 595 00:33:57,320 --> 00:33:58,360 couldn't get through. 596 00:33:58,440 --> 00:34:00,360 Honestly, I don't know what else to tell you, 597 00:34:00,440 --> 00:34:01,840 - other than that. - He's a decent SPAD. 598 00:34:01,920 --> 00:34:03,080 He's a public school prat, 599 00:34:03,160 --> 00:34:05,120 but I'm in government, I'm surrounded by them. 600 00:34:05,800 --> 00:34:08,240 Are you aware of any reason either Clarke or Edwards 601 00:34:08,320 --> 00:34:09,760 could have been compromised? 602 00:34:10,760 --> 00:34:11,800 Compromised? 603 00:34:11,880 --> 00:34:16,280 Well, anything that may have left them vulnerable to bribery or blackmail? 604 00:34:17,480 --> 00:34:19,440 Look, nothing in Westminster would surprise me. 605 00:34:19,520 --> 00:34:22,040 But no, I'm not aware of anything. 606 00:34:22,120 --> 00:34:23,120 Why? 607 00:34:23,680 --> 00:34:27,440 The cyberattacks on the BBC were coordinated so meticulously 608 00:34:27,520 --> 00:34:30,840 that it suggests the collusion of... 609 00:34:31,800 --> 00:34:33,520 one or more members of your team. 610 00:34:33,600 --> 00:34:35,160 Aliza and Rhys? 611 00:34:35,240 --> 00:34:37,240 Or indeed, yourself, Minister. 612 00:34:41,840 --> 00:34:42,840 I thought... 613 00:34:43,520 --> 00:34:45,200 I thought I was brought here for an update. 614 00:34:45,280 --> 00:34:46,920 Or am I under suspicion? 615 00:34:47,000 --> 00:34:49,240 Well, with cases involving foreign intervention, 616 00:34:49,320 --> 00:34:53,360 it's not unusual to find that victims have been coerced. 617 00:34:54,160 --> 00:34:55,160 Blackmailed. 618 00:34:56,800 --> 00:34:59,000 What can you tell us about Victoria Bello? 619 00:35:04,640 --> 00:35:06,320 And you agree? It was the right move? 620 00:35:08,080 --> 00:35:09,720 You planted the other story. 621 00:35:09,800 --> 00:35:12,160 Then let them think finding it was their idea. 622 00:35:12,240 --> 00:35:13,960 You got the result we needed, ma'am. 623 00:35:15,560 --> 00:35:17,320 The Minister in charge of Britain's borders 624 00:35:17,400 --> 00:35:19,120 has a foreign love child trying to get in. 625 00:35:19,240 --> 00:35:22,240 A story will come out sooner or later, with or without our help. 626 00:35:24,240 --> 00:35:25,400 I imagine so. 627 00:35:32,440 --> 00:35:34,200 Have you been reading our emails? 628 00:35:34,760 --> 00:35:37,760 Any information you could provide us would be extremely helpful. 629 00:35:39,760 --> 00:35:43,240 Uh, my office received some bogus report 630 00:35:43,320 --> 00:35:45,880 about a woman claiming I'm the father of her child, 631 00:35:45,960 --> 00:35:47,720 but it's all lies. 632 00:35:47,800 --> 00:35:49,560 And you suspected China was behind it? 633 00:35:49,640 --> 00:35:52,440 Yan Wanglei made some veiled threat about spying. 634 00:35:52,520 --> 00:35:54,200 "Everybody has something," he said. 635 00:35:54,280 --> 00:35:55,720 But he's wrong, I don't. 636 00:35:55,800 --> 00:35:59,600 You're saying that they made up the love child story to blackmail you? 637 00:35:59,680 --> 00:36:02,880 Or to defame me? Discredit me? 638 00:36:02,960 --> 00:36:05,640 China faked your announcement, why would they want to discredit you? 639 00:36:06,920 --> 00:36:08,880 I... I don't know, Detective. 640 00:36:08,960 --> 00:36:10,560 I'd... I'd really love to leave the job 641 00:36:10,640 --> 00:36:13,320 of "figuring out exactly how and why China fucked us" to you, 642 00:36:13,400 --> 00:36:15,280 so I can get on with the job of figuring out 643 00:36:15,360 --> 00:36:17,640 how the hell the government's meant to respond. 644 00:36:19,440 --> 00:36:21,080 I assume I'm free to leave. 645 00:36:21,160 --> 00:36:23,920 As long as you're accompanied by protection officers. 646 00:36:24,000 --> 00:36:27,200 Um, I'd just like to ask one last question. 647 00:36:27,280 --> 00:36:31,400 You didn't mention anything about the love child allegation to us. 648 00:36:31,480 --> 00:36:32,680 Why is that? 649 00:36:33,320 --> 00:36:34,960 I wouldn't expect you to understand. 650 00:36:38,120 --> 00:36:41,480 Look, I don't want something like this getting traction. 651 00:36:41,560 --> 00:36:42,560 Even false. 652 00:36:43,760 --> 00:36:44,880 I can't have it out there. 653 00:36:53,440 --> 00:36:54,760 I guess I'm in the right place. 654 00:36:55,400 --> 00:36:56,840 I was hoping it would be you. 655 00:36:56,920 --> 00:36:58,320 Rachel, Louie. 656 00:36:59,880 --> 00:37:02,320 Frank told me to remind you of the parameters. 657 00:37:02,400 --> 00:37:04,000 Frank needs a fucking holiday. 658 00:37:06,280 --> 00:37:07,280 Yeah, I'm with them now, gentlemen. 659 00:37:07,360 --> 00:37:10,160 That is the longest I've been without my phone 660 00:37:10,240 --> 00:37:12,400 - Since? - No, that was the end of my sentence. 661 00:37:12,480 --> 00:37:13,800 So, what, how bad is it? 662 00:37:14,400 --> 00:37:17,000 Uh, well, Isaac U-Turner is obviously trending, 663 00:37:17,080 --> 00:37:18,280 there's no shortage of hate. 664 00:37:18,360 --> 00:37:21,200 But, until now, a lot of these people didn't know who you were, so... 665 00:37:21,280 --> 00:37:23,480 Approval ratings down, brand awareness up. 666 00:37:24,440 --> 00:37:26,520 You know, it's this level of incompetence 667 00:37:26,600 --> 00:37:28,400 that reassures me neither of you were involved. 668 00:37:28,480 --> 00:37:30,600 What about the PM? Any statement or... 669 00:37:30,680 --> 00:37:32,200 Nothing from Downing Street, nothing from the Home Office. 670 00:37:32,280 --> 00:37:33,280 Nothing? 671 00:37:33,840 --> 00:37:35,360 Wait, there's a voice message for McKenzie. 672 00:37:35,440 --> 00:37:37,320 News Night want you back on tonight. 673 00:37:38,720 --> 00:37:40,440 What? What do you want to say, Aliza? 674 00:37:40,520 --> 00:37:42,320 I think we'd all just like to know what happened? 675 00:37:42,400 --> 00:37:44,920 You have one new message. 676 00:37:45,920 --> 00:37:49,440 Fearing for my safety and the safety of my family, 677 00:37:49,840 --> 00:37:52,640 I decided to alter my position on Xanda Facial Recognition. 678 00:37:53,800 --> 00:37:56,480 I knew it. It's fair enough, Isaac. 679 00:37:56,560 --> 00:37:58,080 What? You don't know. You don't have kids. 680 00:37:58,160 --> 00:37:59,320 Well, neither do you. 681 00:37:59,400 --> 00:38:01,040 Unless you're the one with the secret love child. 682 00:38:01,120 --> 00:38:03,320 Sorry. Fake secret love child. 683 00:38:05,280 --> 00:38:07,160 That's the other thing. They know about that, too. 684 00:38:08,120 --> 00:38:09,520 They're not the only ones. 685 00:38:12,120 --> 00:38:13,920 What did you have for breakfast, Isaac? 686 00:38:14,640 --> 00:38:16,320 So long ago, I can't remember. 687 00:38:16,400 --> 00:38:17,840 Thank you. Audio levels good. 688 00:38:17,920 --> 00:38:19,800 Do you normally do test recordings? 689 00:38:20,360 --> 00:38:23,360 Whenever we link up to a new computer or a new location. 690 00:38:23,440 --> 00:38:26,680 When his SPAD said that Isaac Turner wanted to do a remote interview, 691 00:38:26,760 --> 00:38:28,960 I assumed he meant from home. 692 00:38:29,040 --> 00:38:31,720 But then Turner called, and said he was in London. 693 00:38:31,800 --> 00:38:33,680 Isaac Turner called you himself? 694 00:38:34,560 --> 00:38:35,960 Yes? 695 00:38:36,040 --> 00:38:38,160 And how did he sound? 696 00:38:38,920 --> 00:38:40,360 Like Isaac Turner? 697 00:38:41,120 --> 00:38:42,480 And nothing unusual? 698 00:38:42,560 --> 00:38:45,960 No, we sent him the link and he jumped straight on this test. 699 00:38:46,040 --> 00:38:48,080 He did get a bit Christian Bale at one point. 700 00:38:48,160 --> 00:38:51,160 Any chance you could raise your laptop an inch for me, Isaac? 701 00:38:51,240 --> 00:38:52,880 No, I'm pretty happy with the frame. 702 00:38:53,760 --> 00:38:55,840 Yeah, well, we'd prefer a bit more headroom. 703 00:38:55,920 --> 00:38:57,560 Or we can cancel the interview. 704 00:38:58,280 --> 00:38:59,800 He chose the framing? 705 00:38:59,880 --> 00:39:00,920 Yeah. 706 00:39:01,000 --> 00:39:03,160 - Diva. - Smart. 707 00:39:03,240 --> 00:39:06,520 So, what can you tell us? Off the record. 708 00:39:06,600 --> 00:39:08,840 Did China hack my program or what? 709 00:39:08,920 --> 00:39:11,560 You can ask all you like, Ed. You won't get any answers. 710 00:39:11,640 --> 00:39:14,000 - Khadija! Uh, this is... - Rachel. 711 00:39:14,560 --> 00:39:15,600 Mm. 712 00:39:16,200 --> 00:39:18,240 Anthony told me you'd be sniffing around. 713 00:39:18,320 --> 00:39:21,560 Well, I'd appreciate a few minutes, Miss Khan, when you can spare them. 714 00:39:22,200 --> 00:39:24,520 I should have thought of that before you took my story away. 715 00:39:25,880 --> 00:39:27,600 We're working on a better one. 716 00:39:28,120 --> 00:39:29,360 Yeah, we'll see. 717 00:39:31,040 --> 00:39:33,760 She'll warm up. Possibly. 718 00:39:34,760 --> 00:39:37,080 You're running it, then? The love child story? 719 00:39:37,160 --> 00:39:38,840 Yeah. We need to verify it first. 720 00:39:43,040 --> 00:39:44,040 Excuse me. 721 00:39:45,920 --> 00:39:46,960 Tom? 722 00:39:47,040 --> 00:39:49,160 Looks like there's good news from the hospital. 723 00:39:49,600 --> 00:39:50,680 I'm heading over there. 724 00:40:17,960 --> 00:40:20,560 I asked you yesterday if there was anything I should know. 725 00:40:22,120 --> 00:40:23,640 It was nothing then. It's nothing now. 726 00:40:23,720 --> 00:40:25,120 The BBC are asking for comment. 727 00:40:25,200 --> 00:40:26,400 Well, tell them it's bullshit. 728 00:40:26,480 --> 00:40:28,400 And if they run it, we'll take a pickaxe to their budget. 729 00:40:28,480 --> 00:40:30,680 Well, before we go that route, Isaac, 730 00:40:30,760 --> 00:40:32,520 there is something we need to ask you. 731 00:40:33,080 --> 00:40:34,160 Is it? 732 00:40:35,160 --> 00:40:36,400 Bullshit? 733 00:40:37,920 --> 00:40:41,120 It's a perfectly plausible story. You were in Lagos four years ago. 734 00:40:41,200 --> 00:40:42,640 Somebody's obviously done their homework. 735 00:40:42,720 --> 00:40:44,240 So have you, by the looks of it. 736 00:40:45,120 --> 00:40:47,120 You managed to uncover why I was there? 737 00:40:48,320 --> 00:40:51,120 No? I flew to Lagos for my mother's funeral. 738 00:40:51,200 --> 00:40:53,120 Good. Um, not good. 739 00:40:53,200 --> 00:40:55,480 - I'm sorry for your loss. - It was four years ago, Rowan. 740 00:40:55,560 --> 00:40:57,680 Would you be willing to take a paternity test? 741 00:40:57,760 --> 00:41:00,480 For God's sake, McKenzie. The man's just told you he was burying his mother. 742 00:41:00,560 --> 00:41:02,520 - An emotional time. - What does that mean? 743 00:41:02,600 --> 00:41:03,920 It means it's not impossible 744 00:41:04,000 --> 00:41:06,080 that while you flew to Lagos to bury your mother, 745 00:41:06,160 --> 00:41:08,240 you did also, at some point during that trip, 746 00:41:08,320 --> 00:41:09,800 bury something else. 747 00:41:13,000 --> 00:41:15,840 Four years ago, we'd just won the election. 748 00:41:15,920 --> 00:41:18,000 Do you really think I'd jeopardize my seat in Parliament 749 00:41:18,080 --> 00:41:19,160 when I'd only just taken it? 750 00:41:19,240 --> 00:41:20,240 We all fuck up. 751 00:41:20,320 --> 00:41:22,040 - That's where you're wrong. - You don't fuck up? 752 00:41:22,120 --> 00:41:24,680 No. 753 00:41:24,760 --> 00:41:27,240 So I'll just tell the press that it can't be true 754 00:41:27,320 --> 00:41:30,360 because the amazing Isaac Turner never fucks up? 755 00:41:31,080 --> 00:41:32,440 Let me ask you something. 756 00:41:33,360 --> 00:41:36,520 How many Cabinet Ministers get caught with their pants down 757 00:41:36,600 --> 00:41:39,520 or their fingers in the expenses pot, only to bounce right back, 758 00:41:39,600 --> 00:41:41,040 careers unscathed? 759 00:41:41,920 --> 00:41:45,440 You see, it doesn't quite work like that if you look like me. 760 00:41:46,760 --> 00:41:49,520 If I'm dishonest or promiscuous, 761 00:41:49,600 --> 00:41:52,200 I'm just confirming everybody's worst suspicions. 762 00:41:52,960 --> 00:41:55,360 So yeah, there's a reason my parents told me to work twice as hard 763 00:41:55,440 --> 00:41:57,600 and act twice as nice as all the other kids in school. 764 00:41:58,400 --> 00:42:00,400 I took their advice. I'm still taking it now. 765 00:42:01,120 --> 00:42:03,320 I treat my wife and children with respect. 766 00:42:03,400 --> 00:42:05,160 But I don't do it just for their sake, or... 767 00:42:05,240 --> 00:42:07,960 or because it makes me a good Christian, despite what everybody thinks. 768 00:42:08,040 --> 00:42:10,640 I do it because no one's going to give me a second chance. 769 00:42:11,920 --> 00:42:15,440 So, no, when it comes to getting ahead in Westminster, I don't fuck up. 770 00:42:22,920 --> 00:42:25,040 I'll tell the BBC to bury the story. 771 00:42:25,120 --> 00:42:26,800 Thank fuck for that. 772 00:42:28,680 --> 00:42:30,760 Home Secretary, I'd like a... a word. 773 00:42:30,840 --> 00:42:31,840 Alone. 774 00:42:50,240 --> 00:42:52,760 We've transferred him to the High Dependency Unit, 775 00:42:52,840 --> 00:42:56,680 which means his condition is serious, but no longer critical. 776 00:42:56,760 --> 00:42:59,320 He's in a medically induced coma, but... 777 00:43:00,080 --> 00:43:01,920 he will wake in due course. 778 00:43:02,000 --> 00:43:03,480 Is he going to be all right? 779 00:43:04,120 --> 00:43:05,320 Yeah. 780 00:43:06,000 --> 00:43:08,600 Daddy's still sleeping, but he's going to be all right. 781 00:43:08,680 --> 00:43:09,680 Okay. 782 00:43:09,760 --> 00:43:11,520 - Shall we go and see him? - Yeah! 783 00:43:18,720 --> 00:43:21,720 Doctor, how long do you think before he's conscious? 784 00:43:21,800 --> 00:43:24,040 Well, each patient is different, but, uh... 785 00:43:24,640 --> 00:43:26,440 Well, he could be awake in the next couple of hours. 786 00:43:26,520 --> 00:43:27,600 Thank you. 787 00:43:33,640 --> 00:43:35,360 - Tom. He's on the High... - High Dependency Ward. 788 00:43:35,440 --> 00:43:36,680 We're way ahead of you, Carey. 789 00:43:37,400 --> 00:43:39,400 Good. How's the feed check? 790 00:43:39,480 --> 00:43:41,120 Kilo Six, Kilo Three. 791 00:43:41,200 --> 00:43:42,240 Go ahead. 792 00:43:42,320 --> 00:43:44,880 We're running camera checks via control, Kilo Three. 793 00:43:44,960 --> 00:43:46,760 - All in order. - Understood. 794 00:43:48,560 --> 00:43:50,000 Nice to see you smiling. 795 00:43:52,040 --> 00:43:53,240 Whatever. 796 00:44:06,160 --> 00:44:07,840 Need support to cover, Kilo Three? 797 00:44:08,800 --> 00:44:10,600 I'm going to stay till Patrick wakes up. 798 00:44:12,000 --> 00:44:13,800 I want to be here when he IDs the shooter. 799 00:44:14,360 --> 00:44:15,360 Understood. 800 00:44:15,440 --> 00:44:18,200 Aw. 801 00:44:26,920 --> 00:44:31,800 Hi. I... I need a toy for a two-year-old and a nine-year-old. 802 00:44:48,120 --> 00:44:49,600 Paging Doctor Jordan... 803 00:45:25,320 --> 00:45:26,560 What the fuck do you want? 804 00:45:27,400 --> 00:45:28,520 What are you doing here? 805 00:45:29,200 --> 00:45:30,560 What am I doing here? 806 00:45:32,520 --> 00:45:33,960 It's a fucking hospital. 807 00:45:42,320 --> 00:45:44,120 You'll gonna have to forgive me, Home Secretary, 808 00:45:44,240 --> 00:45:48,520 but I've never had to navigate around Correction before. 809 00:45:48,600 --> 00:45:49,600 No idea how it works, 810 00:45:49,680 --> 00:45:55,320 but I was expecting to see a statement from you or the PM, 811 00:45:55,400 --> 00:45:57,960 some reaction to my highly surprising announcement. 812 00:45:58,040 --> 00:45:59,040 There's been nothing. 813 00:45:59,120 --> 00:46:01,680 Well, it's sensitive, whilst the investigation is ongoing. 814 00:46:01,760 --> 00:46:05,280 Oh, what? So, we're just supposed to let the disinformation fester? 815 00:46:05,360 --> 00:46:06,880 As long as we keep quiet, 816 00:46:07,480 --> 00:46:10,160 everyone's going to assume we're going with Xanda. 817 00:46:10,240 --> 00:46:11,640 Beijing gets what it wants. 818 00:46:11,720 --> 00:46:12,720 You know, 819 00:46:13,280 --> 00:46:16,800 you could overrule my recommendation. 820 00:46:17,680 --> 00:46:20,040 At least issue a statement, say you're undecided, 821 00:46:20,120 --> 00:46:21,360 and introduce doubt. 822 00:46:21,440 --> 00:46:23,480 Well, those options are already being discussed. 823 00:46:24,840 --> 00:46:27,360 - With who? - The PM, of course. 824 00:46:29,920 --> 00:46:31,160 You called a COBRA meeting? 825 00:46:31,240 --> 00:46:33,080 We met in the park for an ice cream. 826 00:46:33,160 --> 00:46:36,240 What difference does it make? I'm talking to the PM. 827 00:46:36,320 --> 00:46:39,120 Look, Rowan, given how central I am to this crisis, 828 00:46:39,200 --> 00:46:42,120 I strongly feel I should be fully, actively involved 829 00:46:42,200 --> 00:46:43,320 in the government's response. 830 00:46:43,400 --> 00:46:46,160 I think you deserve a bloody good rest, mate. 831 00:46:48,480 --> 00:46:51,640 I don't need a rest. The UK is under attack. 832 00:46:51,720 --> 00:46:54,640 Not only am I Security Minister, I'm one of the targets. 833 00:46:54,720 --> 00:46:59,320 And that's all the more reason for you to maintain a healthy distance. 834 00:47:01,000 --> 00:47:05,600 Go home, Isaac. Be with your family. 835 00:47:08,200 --> 00:47:09,280 Right? 836 00:47:58,120 --> 00:47:59,280 Isaac? 837 00:47:59,360 --> 00:48:02,640 Yes, uh, call News Night and tell them I've got an exclusive. 838 00:48:02,720 --> 00:48:03,760 Tonight? 839 00:48:03,840 --> 00:48:05,480 Yeah, tonight. And Rhys? 840 00:48:05,560 --> 00:48:08,280 This time, make sure it's live in the studio. 841 00:48:08,720 --> 00:48:09,720 Okay. 842 00:48:09,800 --> 00:48:11,160 I'll get right on it. 843 00:48:11,240 --> 00:48:13,400 Look at him! Has he got a name? 844 00:48:13,800 --> 00:48:15,720 He's got a name. Jelly! Yeah, Jelly. 845 00:48:16,360 --> 00:48:18,640 Jelly, alright... 846 00:48:20,280 --> 00:48:21,600 Really? 847 00:48:21,960 --> 00:48:23,840 - Ma'am? - You still at the BBC? 848 00:48:23,920 --> 00:48:25,200 Not far away. 849 00:48:25,880 --> 00:48:27,160 Get back there. 850 00:48:27,240 --> 00:48:29,600 Isaac Turner has just cut his protection officers loose. 851 00:48:29,680 --> 00:48:31,040 He's booked himself on News Night. 852 00:48:31,120 --> 00:48:32,560 What did he say? 853 00:48:32,640 --> 00:48:34,280 He's promised them a bombshell. 854 00:48:36,720 --> 00:48:38,240 He's going to expose Correction? 855 00:48:38,320 --> 00:48:39,320 No. 856 00:48:40,000 --> 00:48:41,640 You're gonna stop him. 857 00:48:44,080 --> 00:48:45,280 I'm on my way. 858 00:48:57,360 --> 00:49:00,760 Any sign of the asset waking up, he so much as stirs in his sleep, 859 00:49:00,840 --> 00:49:01,960 radio me on two. 860 00:49:02,040 --> 00:49:03,080 Yes, ma'am. 861 00:49:14,320 --> 00:49:15,400 An exclusive. 862 00:49:15,480 --> 00:49:17,120 That's all he's prepared to tell us up front. 863 00:49:19,320 --> 00:49:20,480 What if it's about the hack? 864 00:49:21,160 --> 00:49:23,440 Well, Anthony gave the Service his word. 865 00:49:23,520 --> 00:49:25,720 But if it comes from Isaac Turner, 866 00:49:26,920 --> 00:49:28,080 then that's on him. 867 00:49:29,680 --> 00:49:31,600 Fucking tease. 868 00:49:32,240 --> 00:49:33,760 Starting to like him. 869 00:50:00,480 --> 00:50:01,600 Mr. Turner? 870 00:50:02,760 --> 00:50:04,560 Mr. Turner, this is not the way. 871 00:50:05,480 --> 00:50:06,920 - You can't just... - Two minutes, Minister. 872 00:50:08,680 --> 00:50:11,400 - I... - They kill people to protect it. 873 00:50:17,640 --> 00:50:20,600 I saw you, when you briefed me on Correction. 874 00:50:20,680 --> 00:50:22,800 You... You're not a true believer, are you? 875 00:50:27,920 --> 00:50:29,240 You need to be careful. 876 00:50:30,320 --> 00:50:31,680 You need a plan. 877 00:50:31,760 --> 00:50:35,040 If you want to expose this thing, you can't just go on TV and say it. 878 00:50:37,640 --> 00:50:38,840 I wasn't going to. 879 00:50:41,200 --> 00:50:42,320 I thought... 880 00:50:42,400 --> 00:50:43,760 Who have they killed? 881 00:50:43,840 --> 00:50:45,600 If you'd like to follow me, Minister. 882 00:50:46,480 --> 00:50:50,080 Have you got a plan? To expose it? 883 00:50:53,560 --> 00:50:54,760 Minister? 884 00:51:12,000 --> 00:51:13,000 Ma'am. 885 00:51:13,080 --> 00:51:14,120 It's under control. 886 00:51:14,200 --> 00:51:15,880 - You stopped him? - No. 887 00:51:15,960 --> 00:51:17,520 You let him go on? 888 00:51:17,600 --> 00:51:20,160 He's not going to talk about Correction. He told me. 889 00:51:22,720 --> 00:51:23,920 And you trust him? 890 00:51:26,120 --> 00:51:27,200 Yes. 891 00:51:35,000 --> 00:51:39,280 First, "hashtag, homework," then a startling U-turn on China. 892 00:51:39,360 --> 00:51:44,400 Now Security Minister Isaac Turner is set to make headlines again. 893 00:51:48,320 --> 00:51:49,960 Why was I not told about this? 894 00:51:50,040 --> 00:51:51,680 Well, why wasn't I told about it? 895 00:52:02,120 --> 00:52:04,080 - Hold on one. Hold on one. - Holding. 896 00:52:04,160 --> 00:52:06,600 Forty-eight hours ago, some of you might have struggled to name... 897 00:52:06,680 --> 00:52:08,680 - Hold. - ...to name the UK Security Minister, 898 00:52:08,760 --> 00:52:13,880 But a lot can happen in 48 hours, as Isaac Turner can tell you. 899 00:52:14,600 --> 00:52:15,600 Uh, good evening, Khadija. 900 00:52:15,680 --> 00:52:17,720 You contacted us before we went on air 901 00:52:17,800 --> 00:52:20,080 with what you said would be a revelatory statement. 902 00:52:20,160 --> 00:52:22,760 Yes, apologies, Khadija, for the "cloak-and-dagger." 903 00:52:22,840 --> 00:52:25,480 I... I just wanted to make sure I had a clear channel, 904 00:52:25,560 --> 00:52:26,880 for what I'm about to say. 905 00:52:26,960 --> 00:52:32,080 Regarding yesterday's announcement, I'd like to make a correction. 906 00:52:32,720 --> 00:52:36,080 The fact is, I do not support Xanda's bid 907 00:52:36,160 --> 00:52:38,120 to supply Facial Rec at Britain's borders. 908 00:52:38,200 --> 00:52:39,640 You've changed your mind? Again? 909 00:52:39,720 --> 00:52:41,680 I... I do not support their bid. 910 00:52:41,760 --> 00:52:45,240 And I strongly recommend the government considers options outside of China. 911 00:52:45,320 --> 00:52:47,360 Well, yesterday, you said there was nothing to fear 912 00:52:47,440 --> 00:52:49,240 - from the use of Chinese technology... - Oh, my God. What's happening? 913 00:52:49,320 --> 00:52:50,720 ...in UK infrastructure. 914 00:52:50,800 --> 00:52:53,760 I... I didn't come here to dwell on what I did or didn't say. 915 00:52:53,840 --> 00:52:55,080 That was a direct quote. 916 00:52:55,160 --> 00:52:57,080 Nonetheless, the issue of border security... 917 00:52:57,160 --> 00:53:00,240 profiling is what makes Xanda the most effective security system 918 00:53:00,320 --> 00:53:01,400 - on the planet. - Is he being serious? 919 00:53:01,480 --> 00:53:03,360 - No, no, no... - He's gotta be fucking joking. 920 00:53:03,440 --> 00:53:04,560 ...but if, say, 921 00:53:04,640 --> 00:53:08,640 Muslim men between the ages of 17 and 35 were the most likely demographic 922 00:53:08,720 --> 00:53:10,480 to launch an attack in an airport, 923 00:53:10,560 --> 00:53:12,400 what's wrong with a system that factors... 924 00:53:12,480 --> 00:53:15,200 I'd rather face the consequences of appearing to change course 925 00:53:15,280 --> 00:53:17,520 in the face of the prospect of Xanda's Facial Rec on our borders. 926 00:53:17,600 --> 00:53:20,480 Giving a firm with links to the Chinese Communist Party, 927 00:53:20,560 --> 00:53:21,960 access to our surveillance networks would constitute... 928 00:53:22,040 --> 00:53:24,800 While providers see profiling as an AI flaw, 929 00:53:24,880 --> 00:53:26,560 Xanda treats it as a selling point. 930 00:53:26,640 --> 00:53:28,240 Selling point? 931 00:53:28,320 --> 00:53:29,400 ...changed your mind? 932 00:53:29,480 --> 00:53:31,680 Well, I've always been concerned about undue influence of... 933 00:53:31,760 --> 00:53:33,160 Did the Prime Minister not back your report? 934 00:53:33,240 --> 00:53:35,040 Look, putting together the... 935 00:53:35,120 --> 00:53:37,720 Like any company with international clout, 936 00:53:37,800 --> 00:53:41,000 Xanda is in sync with a growing number of governments 937 00:53:41,080 --> 00:53:43,680 around the globe, who have no quarrel with the idea of profiling... 938 00:53:43,760 --> 00:53:46,640 I've reached my decision to recommend to the Cabinet that the facial recognitions 939 00:53:46,720 --> 00:53:48,120 ...contract is awarded 940 00:53:48,200 --> 00:53:50,160 - to a technology company who's been... - Yes. 941 00:53:50,240 --> 00:53:53,760 Stop this broadcast. Cut it. Ed, you need to terminate this broadcast! 942 00:53:53,840 --> 00:53:55,320 What? No! Fuck off. 943 00:53:55,400 --> 00:53:58,600 The fact that Xanda's maths adds up, ought to be a source of confidence. 944 00:53:58,680 --> 00:54:00,560 I'm sure the majority of your viewers would agree. 945 00:54:00,640 --> 00:54:01,960 - Fucking hell. - Hello? 946 00:54:02,040 --> 00:54:04,680 This is a national security issue. Somebody needs to stop this broadcast. 947 00:54:04,760 --> 00:54:07,040 Can someone get this woman out of my fucking gallery? 948 00:54:07,120 --> 00:54:08,480 - Cut to three. - I'm trying. 949 00:54:08,560 --> 00:54:11,520 For national security, somebody stop this broadcast now. 950 00:54:11,600 --> 00:54:13,520 - What the fuck is going on? - What do you want me to do? 951 00:54:13,600 --> 00:54:14,680 It's not cutting! 952 00:54:14,760 --> 00:54:15,800 We're locked on Turner. 953 00:54:15,880 --> 00:54:18,920 Racial profiling is what makes Muslim men between the ages of... 954 00:54:19,000 --> 00:54:20,840 ...Xanda's in sync with the growing number of... 955 00:54:20,920 --> 00:54:22,280 - Wrap it up, Khadija. - We got it back. 956 00:54:23,000 --> 00:54:25,400 - Khadija, wrap it up, now. - Minister, we have to move on. 957 00:54:26,240 --> 00:54:28,640 Now, listening to that in our Salford studio 958 00:54:28,720 --> 00:54:30,240 - was our Foreign Affairs Correspondent. - What the fuck? 959 00:54:35,080 --> 00:54:36,080 Oh. 960 00:54:38,720 --> 00:54:39,800 Prime Minister. 961 00:54:40,680 --> 00:54:42,000 Ed? 962 00:54:42,520 --> 00:54:43,800 - Twitter's blown up. - What? 963 00:54:43,880 --> 00:54:45,600 The U-turn? That's ludicrous. 964 00:54:46,280 --> 00:54:47,920 Ma'am, you need to get down here. 965 00:54:48,000 --> 00:54:49,240 Why has my wife called seven times? 966 00:54:49,320 --> 00:54:50,920 Everybody quiet! 967 00:54:51,720 --> 00:54:53,120 This is a police matter. 968 00:54:53,200 --> 00:54:56,040 Nobody is to leave this studio until otherwise instructed. 969 00:54:56,680 --> 00:54:57,800 I need you. 970 00:54:58,920 --> 00:55:00,080 And you. 971 00:55:01,800 --> 00:55:03,560 You contacted us before we went on air 972 00:55:03,640 --> 00:55:06,640 with what you said would be a revelatory statement. 973 00:55:06,720 --> 00:55:08,400 - What's wrong with this? - Keep watching. 974 00:55:08,480 --> 00:55:13,320 Regarding yesterday's announcement, I'd like to make a correction. 975 00:55:13,400 --> 00:55:15,880 You asked me if Xanda has been tested for racial bias, 976 00:55:15,960 --> 00:55:18,480 I'm afraid my answer wasn't entirely accurate. 977 00:55:18,560 --> 00:55:20,400 What is this? He didn't say that! 978 00:55:21,000 --> 00:55:22,560 The truth is, 979 00:55:23,480 --> 00:55:25,600 racial profiling is what makes Xanda 980 00:55:25,680 --> 00:55:28,200 the most effective security system on the market. 981 00:55:28,280 --> 00:55:29,360 - What? - We've been hacked. 982 00:55:29,440 --> 00:55:31,560 This has been changed, faked. 983 00:55:31,640 --> 00:55:33,200 - Corrected. - If... 984 00:55:33,280 --> 00:55:35,920 I'm... I'm not saying this is the case, but if, say, 985 00:55:36,000 --> 00:55:40,000 Muslim men between the ages of 17 and 35 were the most likely demographic 986 00:55:40,080 --> 00:55:41,880 to launch an attack at an airport, 987 00:55:41,960 --> 00:55:44,440 what's wrong with a system that factors that in? 988 00:55:44,520 --> 00:55:47,240 I... I would... I would ne... 989 00:55:47,320 --> 00:55:48,760 - How... - I don't know. 990 00:55:49,440 --> 00:55:52,080 Minister, are you suggesting 991 00:55:52,160 --> 00:55:55,080 the program uses racial bias deliberately? 992 00:55:55,160 --> 00:55:56,320 That's my voice? 993 00:55:56,400 --> 00:55:59,120 I'm not suggesting. I'm saying. 994 00:55:59,680 --> 00:56:03,800 While most Facial Recognition providers see profiling as an AI flaw, 995 00:56:03,880 --> 00:56:05,640 Xanda treats it as a selling point. 996 00:56:05,720 --> 00:56:07,360 - A selling point? - Yes. 997 00:56:08,040 --> 00:56:10,000 Like, any company... 998 00:56:10,080 --> 00:56:12,560 If you think you can slap a D-notice on this, you can think again. 999 00:56:12,640 --> 00:56:14,640 - I must ask you to sit down. - Good luck with that. 1000 00:56:14,720 --> 00:56:16,840 You are a witness to a major national security. 1001 00:56:16,920 --> 00:56:17,960 No shit. 1002 00:56:18,040 --> 00:56:19,040 - People are gonna know about it. - Everyone present 1003 00:56:19,120 --> 00:56:20,160 here tonight is a suspect. 1004 00:56:20,240 --> 00:56:21,320 Do not make me explain 1005 00:56:21,400 --> 00:56:22,400 - the consequences of unlawfully... - Furthermore, I must warn you 1006 00:56:22,480 --> 00:56:23,640 - ...detaining a member of the press. - that choosing to interact 1007 00:56:23,720 --> 00:56:25,040 ...with other suspects at this time, 1008 00:56:25,120 --> 00:56:26,960 may compromise a counter-terror investigation. 1009 00:56:27,040 --> 00:56:28,840 I'm sorry, I'm going way above anyone in here. 1010 00:56:28,920 --> 00:56:29,920 Khadija! 1011 00:56:32,160 --> 00:56:35,520 - Maybe we should let her get on with it. - I told you, it is not that simple. 1012 00:56:35,600 --> 00:56:37,560 And I asked you if you had a plan. 1013 00:56:38,480 --> 00:56:40,800 ...but I don't. I have a job to do. As Britain's border... 1014 00:56:40,880 --> 00:56:41,880 Wait here. 1015 00:56:44,040 --> 00:56:46,640 - I can tell you... - To be completely clear, 1016 00:56:46,720 --> 00:56:51,480 you're advocating the use of racial profiling at UK airports? 1017 00:56:51,560 --> 00:56:53,320 Oh, Khadija, to be completely clear, 1018 00:56:53,400 --> 00:56:56,920 I'm advocating the use of racial profiling wherever it keeps us safe. 1019 00:56:57,000 --> 00:56:59,120 - Minister, we have to move on. - I'm fucking finished. 1020 00:56:59,200 --> 00:57:00,600 Listening to that in our... 1021 00:57:03,640 --> 00:57:04,640 Khadija? 1022 00:57:09,360 --> 00:57:10,440 Khadija! 1023 00:57:10,520 --> 00:57:12,360 You are not taking this story away from me. 1024 00:57:12,440 --> 00:57:14,920 I'm calling the Channel Controller, and then I'm calling Legal. 1025 00:57:16,640 --> 00:57:18,120 No fucking signal. 1026 00:57:19,560 --> 00:57:21,240 And how are you going to prove it? 1027 00:57:21,320 --> 00:57:24,320 I just saw myself hacked and deepfaked with my own eyes. 1028 00:57:24,400 --> 00:57:27,120 Everybody else saw an interview just like every other night. 1029 00:57:27,200 --> 00:57:28,920 It will be your word against everybody else's. 1030 00:57:29,000 --> 00:57:30,760 Not even your own crew saw what happened. 1031 00:57:36,520 --> 00:57:38,600 You have no idea what you're up against. 1032 00:57:42,480 --> 00:57:44,320 If you're serious about investigating it, 1033 00:57:45,280 --> 00:57:46,440 exposing it... 1034 00:57:46,520 --> 00:57:47,600 Hello? 1035 00:57:47,680 --> 00:57:50,480 You need to gather evidence meticulously. 1036 00:57:50,560 --> 00:57:51,760 A wealth of it. 1037 00:57:52,480 --> 00:57:55,480 You need to prove it definitively, 1038 00:57:55,560 --> 00:57:57,560 so no one can deny it. 1039 00:57:57,640 --> 00:57:58,760 Hello? 1040 00:58:01,320 --> 00:58:02,440 Who is this? 1041 00:58:04,400 --> 00:58:06,200 And how do you suggest doing that? 1042 00:58:10,160 --> 00:58:11,240 Together.