1 00:00:00,040 --> 00:00:02,280 {\an8}Miss Bello claims the affair happened four years ago 2 00:00:02,360 --> 00:00:04,720 {\an8}while the MP was visiting Nigeria. 3 00:00:05,880 --> 00:00:08,120 Those are the guys I saw getting into the grey van. 4 00:00:08,600 --> 00:00:11,240 To tell you the truth, I'd rather avoid this place altogether. 5 00:00:11,320 --> 00:00:13,880 Not easy when half your clients are in the same building. 6 00:00:14,360 --> 00:00:17,000 Actually, Mr. Knox, I came to ask for your help. 7 00:00:17,080 --> 00:00:20,080 I see. The mask. 8 00:00:20,160 --> 00:00:21,880 Control to Kilo One. 9 00:00:21,960 --> 00:00:25,200 Gemma! Operation Vanguard is compromised. 10 00:00:25,280 --> 00:00:28,560 The seventh floor is down. Vanguard needs a new home. 11 00:00:28,640 --> 00:00:32,240 You accuse me of sabotage, and now you want my help? 12 00:00:32,320 --> 00:00:34,040 China's going to lose the Facial Rec bid. 13 00:00:34,120 --> 00:00:35,800 The US are waiting in line. 14 00:00:35,880 --> 00:00:39,440 We carry the same burdens. Guilt and regret. 15 00:00:39,520 --> 00:00:41,240 If you want to give yourself the best chance, 16 00:00:41,320 --> 00:00:42,560 you're free yourself of them. 17 00:00:42,640 --> 00:00:45,320 In an exclusive interview, we speak to Victoria Bello 18 00:00:45,400 --> 00:00:47,080 from her home in Lagos. 19 00:00:47,160 --> 00:00:49,400 This isn't about Facial Rec. This is about me. 20 00:00:49,480 --> 00:00:50,480 I beg your pardon, Mr. Turner? 21 00:00:50,560 --> 00:00:53,200 I said, I hope you're proud forcing my family away from their home. 22 00:00:53,280 --> 00:00:54,560 He looks like you. 23 00:00:54,640 --> 00:00:57,200 - What? - Victoria Bello's son, Amandi. 24 00:00:57,280 --> 00:00:59,200 I've been looking at him. 25 00:00:59,280 --> 00:01:02,520 - What are you talking about? - "Free Shaun"? As in Shaun Emery. 26 00:01:04,960 --> 00:01:06,920 Your paternity test has come back negative. 27 00:01:07,000 --> 00:01:08,280 You must be delighted. 28 00:01:08,360 --> 00:01:10,880 Why do you think she made those claims? 29 00:01:10,960 --> 00:01:16,040 I understand some people will go to desperate lengths to jump the queue. 30 00:01:16,120 --> 00:01:17,720 Mr. Knox, do we have a match? 31 00:01:17,800 --> 00:01:19,320 Yes. 32 00:01:19,400 --> 00:01:21,480 Nikolai Mirsky. 33 00:01:23,720 --> 00:01:26,120 - Hello. - Hello, Isaac. 34 00:01:59,760 --> 00:02:00,800 Shit! 35 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:19,000 Room service? 36 00:02:24,680 --> 00:02:28,120 - What the fuck is going on? - Isaac. 37 00:02:29,200 --> 00:02:32,080 Isaac, this place is rigged with cameras. Please don't do anything silly. 38 00:02:45,240 --> 00:02:46,280 This is nice, at least. 39 00:02:48,480 --> 00:02:49,600 The Presidential Suite. 40 00:02:50,720 --> 00:02:51,800 Apt. 41 00:02:54,360 --> 00:02:55,560 You, uh... 42 00:02:56,280 --> 00:02:57,640 You might want to put some clothes on. 43 00:02:59,080 --> 00:03:01,440 Start... talking. 44 00:03:02,280 --> 00:03:05,040 Yeah, I'm not supposed to do that, mate. I'm just here to get you. 45 00:03:08,880 --> 00:03:11,280 - To get me? - Eleven pounds for pistachio nuts? 46 00:03:11,360 --> 00:03:13,000 - Are you having a laugh? - So help me God, 47 00:03:13,080 --> 00:03:15,760 I will throttle you with my bare hands! 48 00:03:15,840 --> 00:03:17,480 I don't care how many cameras are watching! 49 00:03:17,560 --> 00:03:21,120 What the hell were you doing outside my door pretending to be me? 50 00:03:22,880 --> 00:03:24,880 What? Pretending to... 51 00:03:26,880 --> 00:03:29,640 I guess I just, you know, just trying to get in. 52 00:03:29,720 --> 00:03:31,360 Who? Who's trying to get in? 53 00:03:32,760 --> 00:03:34,000 Look, I need you to know me. 54 00:03:34,080 --> 00:03:36,400 I honestly had no idea this was going to happen. 55 00:03:36,480 --> 00:03:38,080 Aliza, she's completely in the dark. 56 00:03:38,160 --> 00:03:40,080 I only found out the truth of it myself last night! 57 00:03:40,160 --> 00:03:41,360 I haven't slept a bloody wink! 58 00:03:42,960 --> 00:03:45,960 You know, I would find it a lot easier to open up to you 59 00:03:46,040 --> 00:03:49,080 if you unclench your fist and stop looking like you're about to hit me. 60 00:03:54,840 --> 00:03:56,480 That's probably why they asked me to get you. 61 00:03:57,440 --> 00:03:59,520 People look at me and think I can handle myself. 62 00:03:59,600 --> 00:04:02,040 - But the truth is, I am a bloody coward. - Rhys, shut up, shut up. 63 00:04:02,120 --> 00:04:05,760 Just shut up and listen, because I won't say this again! 64 00:04:06,560 --> 00:04:08,080 Who are they? 65 00:04:12,480 --> 00:04:14,320 Well. 66 00:05:34,200 --> 00:05:35,520 Bathroom's free. 67 00:05:55,840 --> 00:05:58,960 The real question here is, did the Home Office 68 00:05:59,040 --> 00:06:01,720 knowingly obstruct Victoria Bello's application? 69 00:06:01,800 --> 00:06:03,080 Daddy! 70 00:06:04,680 --> 00:06:07,720 Oh, yes! Yeah. 71 00:06:08,240 --> 00:06:09,280 How are you? 72 00:06:09,360 --> 00:06:11,240 Oh, hello. Hello. 73 00:06:11,320 --> 00:06:13,840 Oh, I missed you. 74 00:06:14,880 --> 00:06:15,920 Hey. 75 00:06:17,080 --> 00:06:21,600 So, um, it's safe to come back home whenever you're ready. 76 00:06:21,680 --> 00:06:24,840 There's no press outside. It's all over. 77 00:06:24,920 --> 00:06:27,200 Are you coming home, Daddy? 78 00:06:27,280 --> 00:06:28,560 Um... 79 00:06:28,640 --> 00:06:33,240 Well, Daddy has to go back to London, but I'll be back as soon as I can, okay? 80 00:06:34,200 --> 00:06:36,600 - Go and get your things. - Come on. 81 00:06:40,640 --> 00:06:42,600 I assume you saw it? The result? 82 00:06:45,000 --> 00:06:47,200 I thought there wasn't going to be a paternity test? 83 00:06:47,840 --> 00:06:49,880 You said they were going to fake the results. 84 00:06:53,200 --> 00:06:55,600 Well, it's the right result, Simmy. 85 00:06:57,800 --> 00:06:59,000 Why? What's up 86 00:07:00,480 --> 00:07:02,560 Well, if she was making it all up, 87 00:07:03,400 --> 00:07:05,880 why did the Home Office hold back her application? 88 00:07:07,880 --> 00:07:09,880 That's exactly what I intend to find out. 89 00:07:13,120 --> 00:07:14,120 Yeah. 90 00:07:38,440 --> 00:07:39,760 Alright, stand by. 91 00:08:02,880 --> 00:08:04,200 Make yourselves at home. 92 00:08:05,720 --> 00:08:07,320 The bottom floor's all yours. 93 00:08:08,280 --> 00:08:10,400 As long as you stay in your allotted zones, 94 00:08:11,480 --> 00:08:13,200 everybody'll get along just fine. 95 00:08:20,240 --> 00:08:22,960 You see the latest video release of your protege? 96 00:08:26,080 --> 00:08:27,480 You showed me. 97 00:08:28,800 --> 00:08:30,120 Last night? 98 00:08:31,680 --> 00:08:33,680 I'm talking about this morning. We got the red-flag. 99 00:08:33,760 --> 00:08:35,760 Don't you get updates from Chelten-Ham? 100 00:08:37,440 --> 00:08:38,440 Cheltenham. 101 00:08:40,360 --> 00:08:44,160 It's a bit like "Serial" only it's called "Free Shaun." 102 00:08:44,240 --> 00:08:46,600 Or I might go more esoteric like "The Bus Stop." 103 00:08:47,440 --> 00:08:48,720 What are you talking about? 104 00:08:49,320 --> 00:08:51,160 "Free Shaun"? As in Shaun Emery? 105 00:08:52,000 --> 00:08:53,560 What are you talking about? 106 00:08:54,720 --> 00:08:57,200 "Free Shaun"? As in Shaun Emery? 107 00:08:58,040 --> 00:09:00,040 She knows she's being watched. 108 00:09:03,520 --> 00:09:04,560 Nothing changes. 109 00:09:08,080 --> 00:09:09,680 We continue as planned. 110 00:09:12,800 --> 00:09:14,280 It's your rodeo now. 111 00:09:26,320 --> 00:09:28,240 Hmm... 112 00:09:56,600 --> 00:09:59,360 Did you obstruct Victoria Bello's application, Mr. Turner? 113 00:09:59,440 --> 00:10:01,800 Is this a crisis for the Home Office, Mr. Turner? 114 00:10:01,880 --> 00:10:03,320 Mr. Turner, do you believe the media now? 115 00:10:03,400 --> 00:10:04,640 No hoodie today, Zac? 116 00:10:04,720 --> 00:10:08,160 I have every faith in the Home Secretary. He has my full support. 117 00:10:09,280 --> 00:10:10,280 Thank you. 118 00:10:10,360 --> 00:10:11,400 Are you trying to avoid him, Mister Turner? 119 00:10:11,480 --> 00:10:12,520 Mister Turner... 120 00:10:30,320 --> 00:10:33,520 "Every faith in the Home Sec"? What are you up to? 121 00:10:33,600 --> 00:10:34,880 Where is Gill today? 122 00:10:34,960 --> 00:10:36,240 I'm not his private secretary. 123 00:10:36,320 --> 00:10:38,000 Yeah, but, you're on the server, aren't you? 124 00:10:38,080 --> 00:10:40,200 How are you enjoying Policy, by the way? 125 00:10:40,280 --> 00:10:41,960 I only ask because you spend most of your time 126 00:10:42,040 --> 00:10:43,520 seemingly tracking my numbers. 127 00:10:43,600 --> 00:10:45,800 Which are spiking higher than ever, by the way. 128 00:10:45,880 --> 00:10:47,040 Congrats on that. 129 00:10:48,080 --> 00:10:50,560 So, what's this? The old band back together again? 130 00:10:50,640 --> 00:10:52,640 What goes on tour? All that jazz. 131 00:10:52,720 --> 00:10:54,120 Because I'm in. If you'll have me. 132 00:10:54,200 --> 00:10:55,640 Work out the old... 133 00:10:55,720 --> 00:10:57,080 - Rhys, could you? - Yeah. 134 00:10:57,160 --> 00:11:00,760 I... I was just asking Aliza why she's been tracking my stats. 135 00:11:00,840 --> 00:11:01,880 Good question. 136 00:11:02,840 --> 00:11:04,640 What do you expect? I've always been Team Zac. 137 00:11:04,720 --> 00:11:05,920 To be fair, that is true. 138 00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:08,440 Even when I was fired, you answered my calls. 139 00:11:08,520 --> 00:11:09,880 I tried you, it wouldn't go through. 140 00:11:09,960 --> 00:11:11,000 Yeah, fucking Vodafone. 141 00:11:11,880 --> 00:11:13,800 But then again, maybe it was just a decoy 142 00:11:13,880 --> 00:11:15,880 to avoid doing what I actually asked you to do, 143 00:11:15,960 --> 00:11:18,960 which was to dig up Victoria Bello's paperwork and check for concerns. 144 00:11:19,640 --> 00:11:22,120 I thought that part of the story would just go away. 145 00:11:22,200 --> 00:11:24,280 - The front page news? - Yeah, in The Guardian. 146 00:11:24,360 --> 00:11:26,480 Everyone else has gone with lying bitch, essentially. 147 00:11:27,320 --> 00:11:29,600 Anyway, none of it seems to be doing you any harm. 148 00:11:30,480 --> 00:11:32,040 Aliza, there's going to be an inquiry. 149 00:11:32,120 --> 00:11:34,000 And none of us are safe. 150 00:11:34,080 --> 00:11:37,720 If the Home Secretary himself had a hand in obstructing Bello's application, 151 00:11:37,800 --> 00:11:38,800 it's gonna come out. 152 00:11:39,600 --> 00:11:43,040 So, if you know anything, Aliza, you need to share it. 153 00:12:03,360 --> 00:12:05,080 I've been calling you all day. 154 00:12:05,160 --> 00:12:07,480 I... I've... I've been in Salford. 155 00:12:08,200 --> 00:12:09,520 I saw you. 156 00:12:10,600 --> 00:12:11,720 BBC Breakfast? 157 00:12:12,200 --> 00:12:14,000 - I assume that was you. - Yes. 158 00:12:14,520 --> 00:12:16,880 Um, so, look I'm just on my way to see the Home Secretary. 159 00:12:16,960 --> 00:12:19,480 On your way to becoming Home Sec, according to Twitter. 160 00:12:21,200 --> 00:12:22,320 I need to speak to you. 161 00:12:37,480 --> 00:12:40,040 Gregory Knox came through. The unmasking. 162 00:12:42,160 --> 00:12:43,240 We have a name. 163 00:12:44,200 --> 00:12:47,560 Nikolai Mirsky, Russian ex-military. 164 00:12:48,560 --> 00:12:52,360 I know, we need to get this to SO 15, except I can't explain how I came by it, 165 00:12:52,440 --> 00:12:54,800 so I suggest it comes from you. 166 00:12:54,880 --> 00:12:56,720 - Me? - At the time of the attack, 167 00:12:56,800 --> 00:12:57,960 you were a security minister. 168 00:12:58,040 --> 00:13:00,360 You had clearance to any number of operations. 169 00:13:00,440 --> 00:13:02,640 All you need to do is say you can't reveal the source. 170 00:13:03,280 --> 00:13:05,120 I... I... I don't know. 171 00:13:05,200 --> 00:13:07,360 It sounds a bit like faking evidence to me. 172 00:13:09,400 --> 00:13:10,560 What? 173 00:13:11,240 --> 00:13:12,880 You've taken the footage, manipulated it, 174 00:13:12,960 --> 00:13:14,440 and now you want to hide where it came from. 175 00:13:14,520 --> 00:13:17,200 For use as intelligence, not evidence. 176 00:13:17,280 --> 00:13:20,280 Now you sound like a true believer. 177 00:13:20,800 --> 00:13:24,000 This is a visual on a Russian State-sanctioned killer. 178 00:13:24,080 --> 00:13:25,280 We need to act. 179 00:13:25,360 --> 00:13:27,040 We're the only ones that have it! 180 00:13:27,400 --> 00:13:30,640 Look, I know we have other battles. 181 00:13:31,360 --> 00:13:32,960 But we can't expose Correction 182 00:13:33,040 --> 00:13:35,240 while we're under attack by a foreign power. 183 00:13:35,320 --> 00:13:36,880 We need to win this one first. 184 00:13:42,920 --> 00:13:45,040 Khadija heard your recording. 185 00:13:46,240 --> 00:13:48,600 The Home Secretary, discussing Correction? 186 00:13:48,680 --> 00:13:51,800 You mean Khadija Khan, who interviewed Victoria Bello 187 00:13:51,880 --> 00:13:53,960 and claimed the Home Office obstructed her application? 188 00:13:54,040 --> 00:13:56,760 Isaac, the deal is still intact. 189 00:14:07,480 --> 00:14:08,760 What deal? 190 00:14:19,320 --> 00:14:20,800 Somebody got to you. 191 00:14:22,160 --> 00:14:23,240 Didn't they? 192 00:14:23,920 --> 00:14:25,760 Nope. I don't know what you're talking about. 193 00:14:25,840 --> 00:14:27,520 Jesus Christ, I'm not recording! 194 00:14:27,600 --> 00:14:28,640 I'm sorry, Detective. 195 00:14:28,720 --> 00:14:29,760 - But I think I've given you enough... - You can talk to me, Isaac. 196 00:14:29,840 --> 00:14:32,760 - ...of my time. - Trust me! Don't lie to me! 197 00:14:36,480 --> 00:14:38,800 Do you really think I need to take this shit from you? 198 00:14:43,880 --> 00:14:45,680 You know how I know it was you? 199 00:14:46,560 --> 00:14:49,000 On BBC Breakfast and not your deepfake? 200 00:14:51,280 --> 00:14:53,280 You touched your cross. 201 00:14:56,000 --> 00:14:58,760 You run your thumb over the cross on your neck-chain when you're anxious. 202 00:14:58,840 --> 00:15:01,200 - No, I don't. - It's my job to notice things. 203 00:15:03,040 --> 00:15:04,520 Your deepfake's never done that. 204 00:15:05,880 --> 00:15:06,880 Only you. 205 00:15:12,040 --> 00:15:13,680 You're all right, Isaac. 206 00:15:15,280 --> 00:15:17,560 Not that kind of politician, like you said. 207 00:15:18,640 --> 00:15:21,840 Whatever's happened, whatever they've threatened you with, 208 00:15:21,920 --> 00:15:23,280 I can help you. 209 00:15:24,400 --> 00:15:25,840 We can get through this. 210 00:15:31,080 --> 00:15:33,680 Who was it? Who got you? 211 00:15:34,920 --> 00:15:36,000 Garland? 212 00:15:36,080 --> 00:15:37,560 The Home Secretary? Who? 213 00:15:39,960 --> 00:15:42,600 You have a case to solve. I have a job to do. 214 00:15:42,680 --> 00:15:44,040 Other battles, like you said. 215 00:15:45,480 --> 00:15:49,560 So, why don't we just get on with it and go our separate ways? 216 00:16:13,600 --> 00:16:14,720 Carey. 217 00:16:14,800 --> 00:16:16,840 Ma'am. I thought you'd like to know. 218 00:16:16,920 --> 00:16:19,720 Uh, comms are back up. We're rolling out new units to all ops. 219 00:16:19,800 --> 00:16:21,600 What about the camera network? 220 00:16:21,680 --> 00:16:23,960 Secure. Vanguard has a new base. 221 00:16:24,440 --> 00:16:26,160 Or I could bring the comms to you? 222 00:16:26,400 --> 00:16:28,680 That is if you're back at work? 223 00:16:34,000 --> 00:16:35,400 Meet me in an hour. 224 00:16:35,480 --> 00:16:36,480 Where do you want me, ma'am? 225 00:16:36,560 --> 00:16:38,480 Broadcasting House, three o'clock sharp. 226 00:16:38,560 --> 00:16:39,560 Yes, ma'am. 227 00:16:47,240 --> 00:16:50,080 Thanks to the intervention of US partners, 228 00:16:50,160 --> 00:16:52,840 Operation Vanguard is now secure. 229 00:16:53,640 --> 00:16:56,160 Vladimir Putin himself couldn't compromise it. 230 00:16:57,280 --> 00:17:01,440 Now, although this remains a UK Counter Terrorism Operation, 231 00:17:01,520 --> 00:17:05,360 inside this building, you are in US territory. 232 00:17:05,440 --> 00:17:09,480 And you will operate in accordance with US laws, regulations, 233 00:17:09,560 --> 00:17:11,400 and standard operating procedures. 234 00:17:12,040 --> 00:17:15,560 Our hosts will be on hand at all times to support us through any 235 00:17:16,280 --> 00:17:18,320 cultural differences. 236 00:17:18,880 --> 00:17:21,960 Connor here will be leading a support team of Technical Operatives. 237 00:17:22,040 --> 00:17:24,520 Alongside someone many of you will be acquainted with already, 238 00:17:24,600 --> 00:17:26,480 our very own DI Phillips, 239 00:17:26,560 --> 00:17:28,640 who's been on secondment here for the past six months, 240 00:17:28,720 --> 00:17:31,080 and I'm pleased to say hasn't picked up the accent. 241 00:17:33,200 --> 00:17:38,920 Um, I know you're all still reeling from the tragic loss 242 00:17:39,000 --> 00:17:42,120 of Detective Sergeant, Patrick Flynn, 243 00:17:42,200 --> 00:17:45,080 Specialist Firearms Officer, Jason McKenna 244 00:17:45,160 --> 00:17:47,480 and Specialist Firearms Officer, Lee Bradbury. 245 00:17:48,160 --> 00:17:53,400 But the way to honour our fallen colleagues 246 00:17:55,560 --> 00:17:58,320 is to catch the scum that took their lives. 247 00:18:01,720 --> 00:18:02,720 Thank you, sir. 248 00:18:04,920 --> 00:18:06,040 As Commander Hart said... 249 00:18:06,120 --> 00:18:09,360 Is he going to maintain his stiff upper lip? 250 00:18:09,440 --> 00:18:10,800 I can see it quivering. 251 00:18:12,640 --> 00:18:14,520 With a much wider range of intelligence 252 00:18:14,600 --> 00:18:16,360 gathering tools at our disposal. 253 00:18:16,440 --> 00:18:18,920 Now, given the urgency, we've begun analysing 254 00:18:19,000 --> 00:18:20,560 existing data from the operation. 255 00:18:20,640 --> 00:18:22,720 And we've uncovered a few truffles already. 256 00:18:24,240 --> 00:18:26,200 As you can see from the left... 257 00:18:26,280 --> 00:18:28,600 Danny? Sir? 258 00:18:33,160 --> 00:18:35,000 A long time since you called me that. 259 00:18:36,640 --> 00:18:38,160 I just wanted to say thank you. 260 00:18:40,480 --> 00:18:42,520 That was the team talk we all needed. 261 00:18:42,600 --> 00:18:44,760 It's the last one you'll hear me give. 262 00:18:46,120 --> 00:18:48,120 I stopped by the Commissioner's office this morning. 263 00:18:48,200 --> 00:18:49,920 Handed in my 728. 264 00:18:50,000 --> 00:18:51,680 You're resigning? 265 00:18:51,760 --> 00:18:53,800 After Vanguard, I'm out. 266 00:18:57,080 --> 00:19:00,560 Don't worry, Gemma. I didn't give the real reason. 267 00:19:13,120 --> 00:19:15,840 I'm in the middle of a meeting. I've got about two minutes. 268 00:19:15,920 --> 00:19:19,160 - Did you have to interview her? - I beg your pardon? 269 00:19:19,240 --> 00:19:21,280 Victoria Bello. Is that really necessary? 270 00:19:23,000 --> 00:19:25,280 Last time I checked, I'm not required to justify 271 00:19:25,360 --> 00:19:27,680 my editorial choices to the authorities. 272 00:19:27,760 --> 00:19:29,560 We're not living in a Police State yet. 273 00:19:29,640 --> 00:19:30,920 Well, I hope it was worth it. 274 00:19:31,000 --> 00:19:32,800 'Cause Isaac Turner is now out of the deal. 275 00:19:32,880 --> 00:19:34,720 What? Because of that? Oh, please. 276 00:19:34,800 --> 00:19:37,080 - You do not understand... - I understand perfectly. 277 00:19:37,160 --> 00:19:40,360 I will call Zac myself, show the requisite humility. 278 00:19:40,440 --> 00:19:43,000 It's a dance. And you'd do well to learn the step. 279 00:19:43,080 --> 00:19:45,720 Learn this, I was with Isaac Turner an hour ago! 280 00:19:45,800 --> 00:19:47,560 He wouldn't even admit we had a deal! 281 00:19:47,640 --> 00:19:49,400 He doesn't trust us and that is your fault! 282 00:19:49,480 --> 00:19:51,160 You lower your tone! 283 00:19:52,000 --> 00:19:54,360 I don't let anyone raise their voice at me off camera. 284 00:19:54,440 --> 00:19:55,560 I am not anyone! 285 00:19:55,640 --> 00:19:57,840 You have fucked it up, Khadija, for all of us! 286 00:20:04,680 --> 00:20:05,720 I thought we said three o'clock? 287 00:20:06,280 --> 00:20:08,200 I'd rather be early. Always. 288 00:20:09,680 --> 00:20:11,200 How much did you hear? 289 00:20:12,560 --> 00:20:15,560 Nothing. I brought your comms. 290 00:20:16,920 --> 00:20:20,000 And I thought you'd want to know, there's a new lead. 291 00:20:22,040 --> 00:20:23,680 Take me to the new base. I'll follow you. 292 00:20:29,000 --> 00:20:30,200 After the presentation, 293 00:20:30,280 --> 00:20:32,440 the Home Secretary will make what he promises 294 00:20:32,520 --> 00:20:34,480 will be a short announcement, 295 00:20:34,560 --> 00:20:37,920 and the security minister will take questions from the press. 296 00:20:43,240 --> 00:20:46,680 Britain's border security will soon be bolstered 297 00:20:46,760 --> 00:20:51,040 by a digital layer of protection provided by a company 298 00:20:51,120 --> 00:20:53,360 who count among their clients. 299 00:20:53,440 --> 00:20:54,760 The US, Pentagon. 300 00:20:54,840 --> 00:20:59,920 All of us who value the security and sovereignty of our nation 301 00:21:00,000 --> 00:21:04,760 will value the support of Clear Horizons AI. Thank you. 302 00:21:04,840 --> 00:21:06,440 Care to make a statement about Victoria Bello, Home Secretary? 303 00:21:06,520 --> 00:21:08,480 Have you spoken to Isaac Turner today, Home Secretary? 304 00:21:08,560 --> 00:21:10,200 Did anyone at the Home Office obstruct 305 00:21:10,280 --> 00:21:11,320 - Victoria Bello's application... - Thank you. 306 00:21:11,400 --> 00:21:12,480 ...Home Secretary? 307 00:21:43,840 --> 00:21:46,320 - This is where the magic happens. - Tom. 308 00:21:46,400 --> 00:21:48,360 What have I missed? Lots, by the looks of it. 309 00:21:48,440 --> 00:21:50,400 Well, that's what comes with skipping the briefings. 310 00:21:50,480 --> 00:21:52,520 We can't hold the class up just for you, Carey. 311 00:21:52,600 --> 00:21:57,000 I've been on compassionate leave, so, be compassionate. 312 00:21:57,080 --> 00:21:59,880 No time for compassion. Not in the middle of a manhunt. 313 00:22:10,480 --> 00:22:12,080 Who's the target? 314 00:22:12,160 --> 00:22:14,960 Russian National. Nikolai Mirsky. 315 00:22:16,840 --> 00:22:19,600 We've got every facial rec system in the UK looking for him 316 00:22:19,680 --> 00:22:22,280 and every ANPR looking for his van. 317 00:22:24,880 --> 00:22:28,320 Do we, um... Do... Do we know the source? 318 00:22:28,400 --> 00:22:30,160 I... I mean, how did he get on our radar? 319 00:22:30,240 --> 00:22:31,840 You think they'd tell me? 320 00:22:35,560 --> 00:22:37,040 How are you feeling, Rachel? 321 00:22:37,120 --> 00:22:39,800 Ma'am! Just, um, getting up to speed. 322 00:22:39,880 --> 00:22:41,960 I appreciate you coming back to work so soon 323 00:22:42,040 --> 00:22:44,040 after the experience you've had. 324 00:22:44,120 --> 00:22:45,800 I'd rather keep going. 325 00:22:47,120 --> 00:22:50,720 Rest when you're dead. Can I show you something? 326 00:22:59,560 --> 00:23:03,160 Frank, I felt DCI Carey should be briefed on the ongoing developments. 327 00:23:05,200 --> 00:23:06,400 Welcome to America. 328 00:23:10,600 --> 00:23:11,880 - Is that... - The hospital. 329 00:23:12,440 --> 00:23:15,320 Staff entrance. The night of DS Flynn's murder. 330 00:23:15,400 --> 00:23:18,800 I thought whoever did this took over the camera network completely. 331 00:23:21,280 --> 00:23:24,880 This section of the briefing is sensitive. 332 00:23:25,480 --> 00:23:26,800 Understood. 333 00:23:28,000 --> 00:23:31,280 Every state has its own style when it comes to subterfuge. 334 00:23:32,000 --> 00:23:33,920 Its own tell-tale signs. 335 00:23:34,000 --> 00:23:37,240 The Russian's, for instance, are very sloppy. Online and off. 336 00:23:37,320 --> 00:23:40,600 They hacked S015. But it appears they didn't consider our... 337 00:23:42,160 --> 00:23:43,520 auxiliary network. 338 00:23:44,160 --> 00:23:46,080 You can access the real footage? 339 00:23:46,160 --> 00:23:50,560 We can recover it. From a covert signal, embedded in the time code. 340 00:23:50,640 --> 00:23:53,480 It's kind of like scratching the oil paint off a canvas 341 00:23:53,560 --> 00:23:55,560 to reveal the pencil drawing underneath. 342 00:23:55,640 --> 00:23:58,600 Stop me if I'm getting too technical. 343 00:24:02,000 --> 00:24:05,120 So, De-Correction, then? 344 00:24:09,040 --> 00:24:12,040 Eventually, we'll recover all the footage from the attack. 345 00:24:13,040 --> 00:24:15,160 But for now, our focus, Todd, 346 00:24:16,880 --> 00:24:18,240 is this. 347 00:24:19,240 --> 00:24:20,840 Nikolai Mirsky. 348 00:24:25,000 --> 00:24:28,080 I... I... I thought Isaac Turner's witness statement said 349 00:24:28,160 --> 00:24:29,920 the killers were wearing face masks. 350 00:24:30,880 --> 00:24:33,400 Like I said, sloppy. 351 00:24:34,960 --> 00:24:38,160 - Result. - Intelligence on the suspect is patchy. 352 00:24:38,240 --> 00:24:42,040 Facial Rec pointed us to a private security firm in Belarus. 353 00:24:42,120 --> 00:24:45,280 Russian Black Ops, by any other name. 354 00:24:45,360 --> 00:24:47,560 Do we know if the suspect is still in the UK? 355 00:24:47,640 --> 00:24:49,320 They hacked the feeds at Heathrow last time. 356 00:24:49,400 --> 00:24:51,720 - They could do it again. - The manhunt is underway, Rachel. 357 00:24:53,080 --> 00:24:55,080 I'd like you to run something else. 358 00:24:55,160 --> 00:24:59,040 DC Tan is briefed and making progress, 359 00:24:59,680 --> 00:25:04,000 but this requires the leadership of someone fully conversant. 360 00:25:04,080 --> 00:25:05,320 What does, ma'am? 361 00:25:05,400 --> 00:25:07,360 The criminal case against the suspect. 362 00:25:08,440 --> 00:25:12,280 We need an evidence dossier, robust enough to put in front of a judge. 363 00:25:13,720 --> 00:25:17,280 The more evidence we can compile against Nikolai Mirsky, 364 00:25:18,440 --> 00:25:20,040 the better. 365 00:25:21,640 --> 00:25:22,800 Understood. 366 00:25:31,880 --> 00:25:33,160 You know the way back? 367 00:25:43,200 --> 00:25:45,680 Appreciate the chance to speak, Home Secretary. 368 00:25:46,360 --> 00:25:48,080 I imagine you can guess what this is about. 369 00:25:48,160 --> 00:25:51,560 Well, let me see, you told BBC Breakfast I failed to deliver. 370 00:25:51,640 --> 00:25:53,400 You told reporters I have "your full support." 371 00:25:53,480 --> 00:25:57,360 So, at a push, I'd guess you're trying to steal my fucking job? 372 00:25:57,440 --> 00:26:00,040 So, I should have said you don't have my support? 373 00:26:00,120 --> 00:26:02,560 And will you be saying the department needs a "breath of fresh air" next? 374 00:26:02,640 --> 00:26:04,000 You're fucking me over, Isaac. 375 00:26:04,080 --> 00:26:06,240 Have the decency to look me in the eye while you're doing it. 376 00:26:06,320 --> 00:26:08,280 Look, you can hardly blame me for leaving the department 377 00:26:08,360 --> 00:26:09,760 acutely aware of its shortcomings. 378 00:26:09,840 --> 00:26:12,280 Not to mention our unkept promise of "firm but fair immigration..." 379 00:26:12,360 --> 00:26:14,600 Don't quote the manifesto at me. 380 00:26:14,680 --> 00:26:16,800 You weren't even elected when we wrote that. 381 00:26:20,760 --> 00:26:22,080 After all I've done for you? 382 00:26:24,280 --> 00:26:25,280 Go on. 383 00:26:26,720 --> 00:26:28,680 What... what did you do for me, Home Secretary? 384 00:26:31,120 --> 00:26:33,000 Well, take a wild guess. 385 00:26:34,200 --> 00:26:37,080 I mean, I thought I was selected for government by the PM? 386 00:26:38,120 --> 00:26:42,480 But if you had a hand in making me Security Minister, Home Sec... 387 00:26:42,560 --> 00:26:44,920 I'm not talking about making you a minister. 388 00:26:45,960 --> 00:26:49,280 - So what are you talking about? - Talking about that girl. 389 00:26:50,360 --> 00:26:51,560 Victoria Bello. 390 00:26:51,640 --> 00:26:54,800 What, unless you have got others that I don't know about? 391 00:26:54,880 --> 00:26:56,600 I told you that was all lies. 392 00:26:56,680 --> 00:26:58,880 You told me that a few days ago. 393 00:26:58,960 --> 00:27:01,440 That application hit my desk six months back. 394 00:27:01,520 --> 00:27:05,120 Sorry. Hit... hit your desk? Why yours? 395 00:27:05,200 --> 00:27:06,960 Why don't you ask your Private Secretary? 396 00:27:07,680 --> 00:27:10,560 Aliza? What? She came to you? 397 00:27:10,640 --> 00:27:13,120 Yeah. All flummoxed, convinced it was real, 398 00:27:13,200 --> 00:27:15,280 convinced that love child was yours, 399 00:27:15,360 --> 00:27:19,280 and convinced, as I was, that it would be the bloody ruin of you. 400 00:27:19,360 --> 00:27:20,840 And then, so you... 401 00:27:24,280 --> 00:27:26,320 The file found its way to the bottom of the pile, 402 00:27:27,000 --> 00:27:30,360 got lost, drowned in a sea of bureaucracy. 403 00:27:32,120 --> 00:27:33,160 You're welcome. 404 00:27:36,400 --> 00:27:38,800 So, that's how it's done, is it? 405 00:27:40,000 --> 00:27:41,960 And all that because you assumed it was true? 406 00:27:42,040 --> 00:27:45,760 Oh, don't be so bloody supercilious. Are you really that surprised? 407 00:27:46,880 --> 00:27:48,640 No, Home Secretary. I'm not surprised. 408 00:27:49,360 --> 00:27:54,600 In fact, it's exactly what I thought. I just needed to hear you say. 409 00:27:56,480 --> 00:27:57,760 Need me to say what? 410 00:27:57,840 --> 00:27:59,960 What are you talking about? Don't walk away from me! 411 00:28:00,040 --> 00:28:01,280 What did you mean, you need... 412 00:28:02,240 --> 00:28:03,520 - Get... - What is that? 413 00:28:04,400 --> 00:28:06,520 Are you recording this? Are you mad? 414 00:28:06,600 --> 00:28:08,840 Recording the Home Secretary without his consent! 415 00:28:08,920 --> 00:28:11,040 That is a breach of national security! 416 00:28:11,120 --> 00:28:12,480 I will have you stripped 417 00:28:12,560 --> 00:28:15,480 of every clearance level there is, you little prick! 418 00:28:17,400 --> 00:28:21,200 It's insurance, Rowan. In case you try to deny it. 419 00:28:21,280 --> 00:28:23,880 Deny it? What are you talking about? Why are you... 420 00:28:23,960 --> 00:28:25,840 Why are you doing this to me, Isaac? 421 00:28:28,160 --> 00:28:29,320 It's nothing personal. 422 00:29:10,680 --> 00:29:13,640 Is it possible to embed a video in timecode? 423 00:29:13,720 --> 00:29:15,680 You don't do small talk, do you, Carey? 424 00:29:16,400 --> 00:29:17,520 How's your day going, Tom? 425 00:29:17,600 --> 00:29:18,920 Not bad. How's yours? 426 00:29:19,000 --> 00:29:20,000 Good. 427 00:29:20,080 --> 00:29:22,400 Is it possible to embed a video in timecode? 428 00:29:22,480 --> 00:29:25,320 I think you mean a time code signal in audio, don't you? 429 00:29:25,960 --> 00:29:27,640 No, I mean what I said. 430 00:29:28,040 --> 00:29:29,720 Well, then you're talking bollocks. 431 00:29:29,800 --> 00:29:32,480 That's your technical assessment, is it? 432 00:29:32,560 --> 00:29:33,560 Yep. 433 00:29:35,160 --> 00:29:40,800 I don't suppose it's possible to recover a signal from a hacked feed either, is it? 434 00:29:40,880 --> 00:29:41,960 Like... 435 00:29:42,760 --> 00:29:46,360 scratching the paint off a canvas to reveal the drawing? 436 00:29:47,400 --> 00:29:48,800 What are you talking about? 437 00:29:50,680 --> 00:29:51,680 Nothing. 438 00:30:12,600 --> 00:30:16,280 Ma'am. The suspect's name was used to rent a storage unit 439 00:30:16,360 --> 00:30:17,800 in Clapham two years ago. 440 00:30:17,880 --> 00:30:19,120 It might be a dead end. 441 00:30:19,200 --> 00:30:21,280 The storage company is no longer in business, 442 00:30:21,360 --> 00:30:23,040 but do you want me to head down there and take a look? 443 00:30:24,760 --> 00:30:27,640 - No, you stay here. I'll go. - Yes, ma'am. 444 00:30:42,120 --> 00:30:43,920 - Hello? - It's me. 445 00:30:44,000 --> 00:30:46,760 - What phone are you calling from? - Have you left yet? 446 00:30:46,840 --> 00:30:49,200 Yeah. Just now. I'm right here. 447 00:30:49,880 --> 00:30:52,640 - Why? - Good. I need you to do something for me. 448 00:30:52,720 --> 00:30:55,240 Look, in the bathroom, there's a laptop. 449 00:31:06,800 --> 00:31:07,920 Hiya. 450 00:31:10,600 --> 00:31:12,720 You guarantee they won't print my name? 451 00:31:12,800 --> 00:31:16,280 The clue is in the word anonymous. Anonymous whistleblower. 452 00:31:42,160 --> 00:31:44,240 I'm afraid you've caught me on the hoof. 453 00:31:44,800 --> 00:31:46,640 Train was delayed coming back from my conference, 454 00:31:46,720 --> 00:31:48,800 and now I'm running late for a dinner engagement. 455 00:31:48,880 --> 00:31:51,040 I always seem to catch you either coming or going. 456 00:31:51,120 --> 00:31:52,480 Time and tide. 457 00:31:52,560 --> 00:31:54,720 Was that the Home Secretary's conference? 458 00:31:54,800 --> 00:31:58,280 - His big announcement? - Uh, no, different one. 459 00:31:59,680 --> 00:32:01,200 They're here, aren't they? 460 00:32:01,880 --> 00:32:03,680 Clear Horizons AI? 461 00:32:04,560 --> 00:32:05,920 Yes. On the top floor. 462 00:32:06,000 --> 00:32:07,800 US company right? 463 00:32:07,880 --> 00:32:09,640 Silicon Valley, of course. 464 00:32:09,720 --> 00:32:13,560 But now they're taking over the world, so to speak. 465 00:32:14,640 --> 00:32:16,000 You must be delighted. 466 00:32:17,120 --> 00:32:20,520 Your client winning the UK Facial Recognition contract. 467 00:32:21,280 --> 00:32:23,160 You mentioned half your clients were in this building. 468 00:32:23,240 --> 00:32:24,560 I'm assuming that includes them. 469 00:32:26,000 --> 00:32:28,760 We don't get involved with their commercial operations. 470 00:32:32,920 --> 00:32:34,600 What do you get involved in? 471 00:32:37,800 --> 00:32:39,720 I'm sorry, Detective, but where's this going? 472 00:32:39,800 --> 00:32:41,960 Surely, you can see the problem, Mr. Knox. 473 00:32:43,680 --> 00:32:46,280 You belong to an independent advisory group. 474 00:32:46,840 --> 00:32:51,040 You advise the government against doing business with a Chinese firm 475 00:32:51,120 --> 00:32:53,600 whilst in the pocket of their US rivals. 476 00:32:55,320 --> 00:32:57,480 Looks like a conflict of interest to me. 477 00:32:58,560 --> 00:33:00,360 I assure you, I'm not in anyone's pocket. 478 00:33:04,400 --> 00:33:07,640 Tell me what is it you do here, exactly. 479 00:33:09,440 --> 00:33:14,400 Your website mentions political consultancy, 480 00:33:14,480 --> 00:33:19,040 data analysis, sounds vague. 481 00:33:20,000 --> 00:33:22,520 I'd be glad to educate you, Detective, but as I mentioned... 482 00:33:22,600 --> 00:33:24,800 Half the social media companies on the planet 483 00:33:24,880 --> 00:33:26,440 seem to have an office in this building. 484 00:33:26,520 --> 00:33:28,560 That's a lot of data to analyse. 485 00:33:28,640 --> 00:33:30,520 But as I mentioned, I don't have all evening. 486 00:33:33,600 --> 00:33:35,960 How did you unmask the suspect exactly? 487 00:33:36,040 --> 00:33:39,360 - Nikolai Mirsky. - Well, you supplied the image. 488 00:33:39,440 --> 00:33:41,000 You know which program we used. 489 00:33:41,080 --> 00:33:42,960 Show me the process. The working out. 490 00:33:43,040 --> 00:33:46,560 Well, that involves my technical team. None of whom are here. 491 00:33:47,320 --> 00:33:48,480 It's after hours. 492 00:33:48,560 --> 00:33:50,880 Did you supply the image to anyone outside this company? 493 00:33:50,960 --> 00:33:53,400 You were quite clear about that. 494 00:33:53,480 --> 00:33:55,720 So you haven't actually answered the question. 495 00:33:56,240 --> 00:33:58,520 That's something you teach your politicians. 496 00:33:59,640 --> 00:34:02,160 - Am I under suspicion, Detective? - Increasingly. 497 00:34:03,280 --> 00:34:07,400 Well, if you want to arrest me for a conflict of interest, go ahead. 498 00:34:08,400 --> 00:34:09,560 That won't be the charge. 499 00:34:23,680 --> 00:34:27,360 Suspect vehicle! Golf X-Ray Six Six Alpha Echo Echo. 500 00:34:27,440 --> 00:34:29,920 Pos ID Coleman Street, Echo Charlie Four. 501 00:34:30,000 --> 00:34:32,000 - Vehicle heading North. - Bring it up! 502 00:34:32,080 --> 00:34:33,360 Let's see it! 503 00:34:33,440 --> 00:34:35,120 Deploy Armed Units to the vicinity. 504 00:34:35,200 --> 00:34:36,760 Prepare for tactical response. 505 00:34:38,160 --> 00:34:40,800 The murder of Edison Yao and the attempt on your life 506 00:34:40,880 --> 00:34:43,600 were designed to send Isaac Turner into police protection, 507 00:34:44,080 --> 00:34:45,480 to keep him out of the public eye. 508 00:34:45,560 --> 00:34:47,360 - That's when this began. - What began? 509 00:34:47,440 --> 00:34:51,000 The onslaught of disinformation and lies. 510 00:34:51,080 --> 00:34:53,960 That led us to believe we were under attack from China. 511 00:34:54,040 --> 00:34:58,760 That ended with UK Facial Recognition being handed to America. 512 00:34:58,840 --> 00:35:01,400 You have completely lost me. 513 00:35:03,720 --> 00:35:04,960 I don't believe you. 514 00:35:07,720 --> 00:35:10,120 I'm not continuing this conversation until I have a lawyer. 515 00:35:10,200 --> 00:35:12,960 What is it that you don't want me to see on that laptop, Mr. Knox? 516 00:35:13,520 --> 00:35:14,520 What? 517 00:35:15,080 --> 00:35:16,880 You've been glancing at it like a schoolboy 518 00:35:16,960 --> 00:35:18,720 who forgot to delete his search history. 519 00:35:18,800 --> 00:35:19,960 This is ridiculous. 520 00:35:26,680 --> 00:35:27,760 I could produce a warrant 521 00:35:27,840 --> 00:35:30,840 to seize every computer in this building within 20 minutes. 522 00:35:30,920 --> 00:35:33,560 I'm afraid I've kept my dinner companions waiting long enough. 523 00:35:33,640 --> 00:35:36,160 I employ corporate lawyers, but not criminal ones. 524 00:35:36,240 --> 00:35:38,720 So I'd like some time to arrange representation. 525 00:35:38,800 --> 00:35:41,840 Take one more step, and I will have no option but to arrest. 526 00:35:43,040 --> 00:35:46,040 Gregory Knox, I am arresting you for obstructing a police officer 527 00:35:46,120 --> 00:35:47,480 in the execution of their duty. 528 00:35:47,560 --> 00:35:49,800 You do not have to say... Where the fuck are you going? 529 00:35:49,880 --> 00:35:52,800 Do not make me add resisting arrest to the list of charges! 530 00:35:55,600 --> 00:35:56,600 Do not move. 531 00:36:01,440 --> 00:36:03,600 Kilo Three to all units. Request urgent backup... 532 00:36:03,680 --> 00:36:06,360 Kilo Three to all units. All clear. All clear. 533 00:36:31,840 --> 00:36:34,600 I hope you don't think of me too unfavourably, Detective. 534 00:36:36,440 --> 00:36:37,600 I'm not a violent person. 535 00:36:39,440 --> 00:36:42,320 I've certainly never laid a finger on a woman, as they say. 536 00:36:42,400 --> 00:36:44,480 Present company excepted, of course. 537 00:36:45,720 --> 00:36:46,720 Point is, 538 00:36:47,320 --> 00:36:51,280 I share the widely held public-facing belief 539 00:36:51,360 --> 00:36:54,000 that violence towards women is abhorrent. 540 00:36:54,080 --> 00:36:57,120 I say public-facing because online, it's a different picture. 541 00:36:57,200 --> 00:36:59,000 You poll a hundred University students, 542 00:36:59,080 --> 00:37:01,320 "Is violence towards women ever justified?" 543 00:37:01,400 --> 00:37:03,320 You'll get a hundred emphatic no's. 544 00:37:03,400 --> 00:37:05,080 But look... look at their Twitter feeds. 545 00:37:05,160 --> 00:37:07,880 You'll find ten to 15 percent have, 546 00:37:07,960 --> 00:37:10,600 at some point or another, sent death threats to women. 547 00:37:10,680 --> 00:37:12,880 Just one of the countless incidences of data 548 00:37:12,960 --> 00:37:16,280 providing a clearer look at human behaviour than humans themselves. 549 00:37:28,160 --> 00:37:31,160 Suspect vehicle check, A501, Moorgate, North. 550 00:37:31,240 --> 00:37:36,000 Lima Unit. Two minutes. A501, City Road, South. 551 00:37:36,080 --> 00:37:38,960 Mike Unit. Two minutes. A5201, East. 552 00:37:39,040 --> 00:37:40,040 Copy that. 553 00:37:43,920 --> 00:37:44,960 Just like old times. 554 00:37:49,480 --> 00:37:50,720 Gregory Knox. 555 00:37:50,800 --> 00:37:53,280 I'm arresting you for conspiracy to murder, 556 00:37:53,360 --> 00:37:56,560 perverting the course of justice, grievous bodily harm, 557 00:37:56,640 --> 00:37:59,200 assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest. 558 00:38:01,200 --> 00:38:03,120 Suspect vehicle turning West. 559 00:38:03,760 --> 00:38:05,640 Ropemaker Street. Out of range. 560 00:38:05,720 --> 00:38:07,040 Whoa. No, stay on him. 561 00:38:07,120 --> 00:38:09,320 Repeat out of range. Blind spot, 50 meters. 562 00:38:09,400 --> 00:38:11,400 I want every border feed where I can see it. 563 00:38:11,480 --> 00:38:14,840 And I want every Armed Unit in London deployed to that facility! 564 00:38:48,600 --> 00:38:49,600 What is this? 565 00:38:54,400 --> 00:38:56,160 If I were you, Detective Carey, 566 00:38:59,040 --> 00:39:00,120 I'd run. 567 00:39:27,840 --> 00:39:29,040 Where's your phone? 568 00:39:30,760 --> 00:39:32,200 Where's your phone? Where is it? 569 00:40:43,800 --> 00:40:45,560 Come on! 570 00:40:46,640 --> 00:40:49,520 This terminal is not in service. 571 00:40:53,400 --> 00:40:54,720 Doors opening. 572 00:41:21,800 --> 00:41:24,280 This terminal is not in service. 573 00:41:24,360 --> 00:41:28,040 Proceed to path H to go left, rear. 574 00:41:37,840 --> 00:41:39,360 Doors opening. 575 00:42:49,360 --> 00:42:50,920 Shots fired, shots fired. 576 00:42:51,000 --> 00:42:53,560 Target down. Target down. 577 00:42:54,960 --> 00:42:57,280 Shots fired. Threat neutralized. 578 00:42:57,360 --> 00:43:00,080 Target down. Repeat, target down. 579 00:44:37,280 --> 00:44:39,880 Nothing to see here, says Rowan Gill. 580 00:44:39,960 --> 00:44:42,600 But an anonymous Home Office whistleblower 581 00:44:42,680 --> 00:44:46,280 claims Gill had direct involvement in the interference 582 00:44:46,360 --> 00:44:50,720 of British passport applications, including that of Victoria Bello's. 583 00:44:51,400 --> 00:44:55,080 So, can he cling on and endure another scandal? 584 00:44:55,160 --> 00:44:58,480 Or is the Home Secretary losing his grip? 585 00:44:58,560 --> 00:44:59,640 Thank you. 586 00:45:01,040 --> 00:45:02,640 Have you spoken to Isaac Turner today? 587 00:45:03,320 --> 00:45:04,440 Thank you. 588 00:45:25,600 --> 00:45:28,160 Rhys, shut up! Shut the fuck up! 589 00:45:28,240 --> 00:45:29,880 And listen, 'cause I won't say this again. 590 00:45:31,640 --> 00:45:33,400 Who are they? 591 00:45:37,520 --> 00:45:43,400 Well, you know, our consultants. 592 00:45:44,560 --> 00:45:46,080 Our con... 593 00:45:46,160 --> 00:45:48,080 What Greg... Gregory's lot? Truro? 594 00:45:48,160 --> 00:45:49,760 I mean, we did consider several alternatives. 595 00:45:49,840 --> 00:45:52,560 As I recall, you were the one who made the final decision. 596 00:45:52,640 --> 00:45:54,640 We hired them a year ago. What's the problem with them? 597 00:45:54,720 --> 00:45:56,960 Not to be pedantic, but we didn't hire them, did we? 598 00:45:58,000 --> 00:45:59,440 They offered their services for free. 599 00:45:59,520 --> 00:46:02,000 Which, now I think about it, should've raised some alarm bells. 600 00:46:02,080 --> 00:46:04,640 I thought they just crunched data and helped us reach voters. 601 00:46:04,720 --> 00:46:06,280 It's more the way they do it. 602 00:46:09,920 --> 00:46:13,000 I mean, it's bloody clever. They are the Dons of Data. 603 00:46:13,080 --> 00:46:15,600 You can't blame yourself for wanting to work with them. 604 00:46:15,680 --> 00:46:17,040 Truro Analytics? 605 00:46:17,120 --> 00:46:19,120 They're the ones who've been trying to destroy me? 606 00:46:19,200 --> 00:46:20,360 All this time? 607 00:46:22,560 --> 00:46:25,240 They, uh, haven't been trying to destroy you, mate. 608 00:46:25,320 --> 00:46:26,960 What the fuck have they been doing? 609 00:46:29,080 --> 00:46:30,760 You really ought to get dressed. 610 00:46:30,840 --> 00:46:33,280 They want to show you something. 611 00:46:35,560 --> 00:46:39,080 I'm... I'm supposed to take you down. The stairs. Sorry, that was... 612 00:46:42,400 --> 00:46:44,560 Why? What's... What the fuck's downstairs? 613 00:46:45,200 --> 00:46:49,520 As I understand it, some sort of conference. 614 00:47:15,320 --> 00:47:17,280 Esteemed friends. 615 00:47:17,360 --> 00:47:19,920 Honourable colleagues. It is my privilege 616 00:47:20,000 --> 00:47:21,560 to present to you, this morning 617 00:47:21,640 --> 00:47:24,320 the very latest developments from the digital frontier, 618 00:47:24,880 --> 00:47:27,760 where big data and politics intersect. 619 00:47:29,120 --> 00:47:32,800 Thanks to our clients and social media, Truro enjoys access 620 00:47:32,880 --> 00:47:35,400 to an unparalleled wealth of data. 621 00:47:36,040 --> 00:47:38,280 Allowing us to track the activity 622 00:47:38,360 --> 00:47:43,120 of approximately half the Internet-using population worldwide. 623 00:47:43,640 --> 00:47:46,000 The songs they listen to when they're sad, 624 00:47:46,080 --> 00:47:48,360 the food they order when they're lonely. 625 00:47:48,440 --> 00:47:53,600 The triggers that make them happy, angry, depressed or suicidal. 626 00:47:54,160 --> 00:47:59,000 Billions upon billions of data points, feeding one extraordinary 627 00:47:59,080 --> 00:48:02,320 ever refining algorithm that is demonstrably 628 00:48:02,400 --> 00:48:06,640 the most successful predictor of human behaviour, to date. 629 00:48:09,120 --> 00:48:10,360 But you know that. 630 00:48:13,160 --> 00:48:14,360 What you may not know 631 00:48:15,520 --> 00:48:22,480 is how Truro's algorithm is at work on the Art of Political Electioneering. 632 00:48:24,360 --> 00:48:27,240 Meet Alfonsi Guruli. 633 00:48:29,880 --> 00:48:32,920 {\an8} A political candidate in need of a campaign. 634 00:48:33,000 --> 00:48:34,320 {\an8}Alfonsi Guruli... 635 00:48:34,800 --> 00:48:38,640 {\an8}Last summer, inspired by a wave of optimism 636 00:48:38,720 --> 00:48:41,080 {\an8}across Georgia's burgeoning democracy... 637 00:48:41,160 --> 00:48:45,400 {\an8}Alfonsi decided to run for mayor of Tbilisi, the capital city. 638 00:48:45,960 --> 00:48:49,600 The candidate had no experience or media training. 639 00:48:49,680 --> 00:48:50,800 Um... 640 00:48:51,480 --> 00:48:54,000 Just the kind of challenge we were looking for. 641 00:48:54,560 --> 00:48:56,440 - What the fuck is this? - Shh! 642 00:48:56,520 --> 00:49:00,600 So far, Alfonsi had sought to promote himself as a family man, 643 00:49:00,680 --> 00:49:02,240 {\an8}a down-to-earth local 644 00:49:02,320 --> 00:49:05,960 {\an8}who understood the hopes and dreams of the electorate. 645 00:49:07,480 --> 00:49:10,280 Yet his poll ratings refused to rise. 646 00:49:12,680 --> 00:49:15,760 At Truro, we set our algorithm a goal. 647 00:49:16,520 --> 00:49:19,600 To turn Alfonsi's fortunes around. 648 00:49:22,240 --> 00:49:26,840 Photos have appeared online showing Mayoral candidate, Alfonsi Guruli 649 00:49:26,920 --> 00:49:32,320 at an illicit private party thrown by the son of a jailed Russian oligarch. 650 00:49:33,160 --> 00:49:35,800 An alternative portrait of Alfonsi emerged. 651 00:49:37,320 --> 00:49:41,120 Perhaps the squeaky-clean candidate wasn't clean after all! 652 00:49:41,840 --> 00:49:43,640 His opponents attacked. 653 00:49:44,480 --> 00:49:46,960 Guruli must face the public and explain himself. 654 00:49:49,440 --> 00:49:52,400 Finally, the mayoral hopeful had an audience. 655 00:49:52,480 --> 00:49:55,160 A chance to get his message across. 656 00:49:58,400 --> 00:49:59,400 The people... 657 00:50:00,040 --> 00:50:02,360 And I mean the real People of Tbilisi. 658 00:50:02,440 --> 00:50:04,760 They know who I am. 659 00:50:04,840 --> 00:50:06,560 I'm their guy. 660 00:50:07,600 --> 00:50:12,080 As mayor, I promise to protect their children 661 00:50:12,160 --> 00:50:15,600 from the propaganda of Gay Pride. 662 00:50:16,640 --> 00:50:19,400 Alfonsi supporters were baffled. 663 00:50:20,600 --> 00:50:23,680 But the algorithm had seen what they couldn't. 664 00:50:25,000 --> 00:50:26,040 Online. 665 00:50:26,120 --> 00:50:28,640 The data revealed a different Tbilisi. 666 00:50:29,720 --> 00:50:34,480 Here was a city at war divided over a number of burning issues. 667 00:50:34,560 --> 00:50:37,840 Looking deeper, data revealed exactly 668 00:50:37,920 --> 00:50:40,480 which issues caused most concern. 669 00:50:40,800 --> 00:50:44,800 Which new stories literally kept the locals awake at night. 670 00:50:45,600 --> 00:50:49,680 The government wants LGBT books in our school? 671 00:50:49,760 --> 00:50:51,080 Not on my turf. 672 00:50:52,360 --> 00:50:55,800 {\an8} The silent majority had suddenly been spoken for. 673 00:50:55,880 --> 00:51:01,760 {\an8}The Real People of Tbilisi began to trend, spawning a movement, a base... 674 00:51:01,840 --> 00:51:03,240 Alfonsi! 675 00:51:03,320 --> 00:51:06,800 - Alfonsi! Alfonsi! - Alfonsi was a rising star 676 00:51:06,880 --> 00:51:09,040 of the Populist Right. 677 00:51:10,880 --> 00:51:12,280 Or so it seemed. 678 00:51:13,720 --> 00:51:15,600 Alfonsi Guruli. 679 00:51:17,480 --> 00:51:22,080 The real people of Tbilisi know who I am! 680 00:51:22,680 --> 00:51:28,280 Have the real people seen these pictures? 681 00:51:29,400 --> 00:51:31,880 Does Alfonsi even know who he is? 682 00:51:32,960 --> 00:51:35,000 Scores of people appeared on social media, 683 00:51:35,080 --> 00:51:38,520 insisting he had always been a strong advocate of Gay Rights. 684 00:51:38,600 --> 00:51:41,520 The Alfonsi Guruli they knew, was no bigot. 685 00:51:42,920 --> 00:51:44,760 A new narrative began to take shape. 686 00:51:45,720 --> 00:51:50,600 Alfonsi was a savvy politician playing the Orthodox right for votes, 687 00:51:50,680 --> 00:51:54,160 and the real, real people of Tbilisi knew that. 688 00:51:54,840 --> 00:51:58,120 So, when he's Mayor, no LGBT books in schools, 689 00:51:58,200 --> 00:52:00,440 but he can lend you his copies? 690 00:52:03,000 --> 00:52:06,960 Truro's AI had created a political campaign 691 00:52:07,040 --> 00:52:08,840 for a polarized world. 692 00:52:10,960 --> 00:52:14,400 In which every different subsection of the electorate 693 00:52:14,480 --> 00:52:17,560 is sold a version of the candidate they can vote for. 694 00:52:26,360 --> 00:52:31,200 Today, Alfonsi is Mayor of Tbilisi, 695 00:52:31,280 --> 00:52:34,720 elected with 65 percent of the vote! 696 00:52:44,480 --> 00:52:45,800 Perhaps next time we meet, 697 00:52:47,040 --> 00:52:51,960 Truro's algorithm will have decided the fate of a British MP. 698 00:52:56,160 --> 00:52:58,400 Or even PM. 699 00:53:31,240 --> 00:53:33,960 So, what? That... that's supposed to be me? I'm an Alfonso? 700 00:53:34,040 --> 00:53:35,840 - Alfonsi. - Al... 701 00:53:38,280 --> 00:53:40,200 You made me an advocate of racial profiling. 702 00:53:40,280 --> 00:53:42,400 Yeah, I'm sorry about that. It's the algorithm. 703 00:53:43,120 --> 00:53:46,800 Every action suggested by the algorithm moves you one step closer 704 00:53:46,880 --> 00:53:48,120 to where you want to be. 705 00:53:49,920 --> 00:53:51,320 Where do you want to be, Isaac? 706 00:53:54,200 --> 00:53:56,000 I don't need a program to figure that one out. 707 00:53:56,720 --> 00:53:59,160 What ambitious politician doesn't want the top job? 708 00:54:04,040 --> 00:54:06,960 I can only imagine the impact you'll make when you finally get there. 709 00:54:09,800 --> 00:54:12,080 But goodness, I'm getting ahead of myself. 710 00:54:12,160 --> 00:54:15,360 The road to number ten is long. Years of work. 711 00:54:15,440 --> 00:54:16,880 We need to be patient. 712 00:54:16,960 --> 00:54:20,800 Do as the algorithm says, step by step, heart to heart, 713 00:54:20,880 --> 00:54:22,480 and we'll get there in the end. 714 00:54:22,560 --> 00:54:25,160 - You're mad. - Look at where it's got you already. 715 00:54:26,080 --> 00:54:30,160 A critical stage in your journey is within your grasp. 716 00:54:31,240 --> 00:54:32,800 Home Sec, baby. 717 00:54:33,760 --> 00:54:36,120 What? You actually... You actually believe this shit? 718 00:54:36,200 --> 00:54:39,720 You think that data witchcraft can decide who runs the Home Office? 719 00:54:39,800 --> 00:54:42,360 It can decide who runs the country. 720 00:54:43,320 --> 00:54:46,880 Consider Home Secretary your gruelling audition. 721 00:54:48,800 --> 00:54:50,040 Fuck this. 722 00:54:51,360 --> 00:54:53,080 After everything you put me through? 723 00:54:53,720 --> 00:54:55,160 And my family? 724 00:54:57,040 --> 00:54:59,280 I should be ramming your head through that wall! 725 00:55:00,760 --> 00:55:02,120 And yet you're not. 726 00:55:05,400 --> 00:55:07,640 Your popularity is on the rise, Isaac. 727 00:55:08,360 --> 00:55:10,040 While poor Rowan Gill's... 728 00:55:12,280 --> 00:55:13,640 Well, there's work to be done. 729 00:55:14,240 --> 00:55:16,200 Your trusty SPAD will fill you in. 730 00:55:18,560 --> 00:55:21,280 So... so... you expect me to collude in this fuckery? 731 00:55:21,360 --> 00:55:24,560 I thought you didn't need me anyway. You built your own version of me. 732 00:55:24,640 --> 00:55:26,800 Who? Digi-Zac. I've enjoyed working with him, 733 00:55:26,880 --> 00:55:28,840 but I'm thrilled you're ready to take over. 734 00:55:28,920 --> 00:55:31,320 The hell makes you think I'm going to do that? 735 00:55:31,400 --> 00:55:33,600 Why, the algorithm of course. 736 00:55:35,040 --> 00:55:38,120 The algorithm sees the world in all its complexity. 737 00:55:41,440 --> 00:55:42,480 The algorithm 738 00:55:43,280 --> 00:55:47,240 understands you, me, and every segment of our society 739 00:55:47,320 --> 00:55:49,200 better than we understand ourselves. 740 00:55:51,080 --> 00:55:53,000 And it predicts, Isaac Turner, 741 00:55:53,560 --> 00:55:57,840 that you will comply with this campaign just as soon as it brings you success. 742 00:56:01,760 --> 00:56:04,400 For with success, comes power. 743 00:56:06,440 --> 00:56:07,640 And with power... 744 00:56:09,760 --> 00:56:12,680 you can do all the good you ever dreamt of. 745 00:56:23,880 --> 00:56:25,120 Cars are outside when you're ready. 746 00:56:27,360 --> 00:56:29,560 Catch some shut-eye on the way back. 747 00:56:30,200 --> 00:56:32,400 We need you fresh-faced for the press. 748 00:56:35,000 --> 00:56:36,280 I didn't say anything. 749 00:56:37,360 --> 00:56:38,360 What? 750 00:56:40,080 --> 00:56:41,760 I didn't say yes. 751 00:56:44,600 --> 00:56:46,160 You didn't say no. 752 00:57:05,160 --> 00:57:06,200 Hello? 753 00:57:06,280 --> 00:57:07,280 What you watching? 754 00:57:08,680 --> 00:57:09,960 Home Sec looking silly? 755 00:57:13,000 --> 00:57:15,080 All seems to have gone rather well, don't you think? 756 00:57:20,640 --> 00:57:26,760 So, what do you say? You in? 757 00:57:33,840 --> 00:57:34,840 Yes. 758 00:57:37,720 --> 00:57:38,960 Wonderful. 759 00:57:40,640 --> 00:57:42,360 I'll be in touch first thing. 760 00:57:43,080 --> 00:57:44,560 Sleep well, Isaac Turner. 761 00:57:46,160 --> 00:57:48,760 It's been a long, discombobulating day. 762 00:57:51,960 --> 00:57:55,040 But everything's falling perfectly into place. 763 00:57:58,120 --> 00:57:59,680 Every little thing.