1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:04,917 {\an8}REPORTER: - All over the world, humanity reacts to the simple fact 2 00:00:05,000 --> 00:00:07,757 the species that came before us was woken up. 3 00:00:07,840 --> 00:00:11,117 The Unified Intelligence Taskforce was created 4 00:00:11,200 --> 00:00:12,557 to deal with alien life forms. 5 00:00:12,640 --> 00:00:13,997 I haven't got clearance. 6 00:00:14,080 --> 00:00:17,117 I am Grade Ten. I work in transport. I'm a clerk. 7 00:00:17,200 --> 00:00:18,058 Almost. 8 00:00:18,141 --> 00:00:18,997 SCREECHING 9 00:00:19,080 --> 00:00:22,397 The first official meeting with Homo aqua will begin here. 10 00:00:22,480 --> 00:00:23,837 My name is Kate Lethbridge-Stewart, 11 00:00:23,920 --> 00:00:26,652 Commander-in-Chief of the Unified Intelligence Taskforce. 12 00:00:28,720 --> 00:00:32,557 And I hope this will be the start of a great endeavour to find peace. 13 00:00:32,640 --> 00:00:33,957 We have a gift for you. 14 00:00:34,040 --> 00:00:35,837 My children. 15 00:00:35,920 --> 00:00:37,997 But they choked on your oil 16 00:00:38,080 --> 00:00:39,797 and poison and excrement. 17 00:00:39,880 --> 00:00:42,397 I must state that we recognise the problems... 18 00:00:42,480 --> 00:00:44,680 You are not known to us. We would speak... 19 00:00:46,240 --> 00:00:47,560 ...with him. 20 00:01:05,920 --> 00:01:12,720 {\an8}THUNDER CRACKS 21 00:01:25,880 --> 00:01:32,240 {\an8}HELICOPTER WHIRS 22 00:01:42,720 --> 00:01:44,557 -Ah... -With me, please, sir. 23 00:01:44,640 --> 00:01:47,680 I suggest that this, um... meeting is adjourned... 24 00:01:49,600 --> 00:01:51,517 -...while we, er... -Follow me. 25 00:01:51,600 --> 00:01:52,757 ...while we regroup. 26 00:01:52,840 --> 00:01:54,600 CHATTER 27 00:01:55,680 --> 00:01:56,957 {\an8}His name's Barclay Pierre-Dupont. 28 00:01:57,040 --> 00:01:59,157 {\an8}He's a Grade Ten who works in logistics. 29 00:01:59,240 --> 00:02:01,117 {\an8}-Family? -Ex-wife and teenage child. 30 00:02:01,200 --> 00:02:03,197 {\an8}Bring them in, put them in an interview room. 31 00:02:03,280 --> 00:02:06,360 {\an8}I want his file on my screen by the time I get downstairs. 32 00:02:08,800 --> 00:02:10,317 Kate Lethbridge-Stewart. 33 00:02:10,400 --> 00:02:12,637 Yeah, I know. I book your taxis. 34 00:02:12,720 --> 00:02:13,800 Sit down. 35 00:02:16,120 --> 00:02:19,357 We weren't expecting this... obviously. 36 00:02:19,440 --> 00:02:21,517 -Me, either. -So help me understand. 37 00:02:21,600 --> 00:02:24,117 Out of nearly eight billion humans on this planet, 38 00:02:24,200 --> 00:02:27,477 why do Homo aqua want you as Ambassador? 39 00:02:27,560 --> 00:02:28,517 I don't know. 40 00:02:28,600 --> 00:02:31,197 What communications have you had with Homo aqua prior to today? 41 00:02:31,280 --> 00:02:32,477 None. 42 00:02:32,560 --> 00:02:33,600 Never. 43 00:02:34,960 --> 00:02:36,877 I mean, I had a goldfish once. Is that relevant? 44 00:02:36,960 --> 00:02:38,357 This isn't a joke, Mr Dupont. 45 00:02:38,440 --> 00:02:40,397 I'm not joking. 46 00:02:40,480 --> 00:02:42,277 He was called Simon. 47 00:02:42,360 --> 00:02:44,837 Right now, a team of experts are trawling through 48 00:02:44,920 --> 00:02:47,157 every detail of your private life. 49 00:02:47,240 --> 00:02:50,197 Every text message, every email, every photo, 50 00:02:50,280 --> 00:02:51,957 everyone you've ever met. 51 00:02:52,040 --> 00:02:54,677 Barclay Pierre-Dupont, born 15.11.82. 52 00:02:54,760 --> 00:02:56,877 -Get me his immediate family. -Yes, ma'am. 53 00:02:56,960 --> 00:02:58,757 Vehicles en route. 54 00:02:58,840 --> 00:03:01,717 Parents, deceased. Married Barbara Nyamai, June 2003. 55 00:03:01,800 --> 00:03:03,397 Divorced November 2022. 56 00:03:03,480 --> 00:03:04,720 The split was amicable. 57 00:03:05,720 --> 00:03:07,357 Whatever he's done, I'm not part of it. 58 00:03:07,440 --> 00:03:08,957 We're not even together! 59 00:03:09,040 --> 00:03:10,640 I understand, ma'am. Sit down. 60 00:03:11,720 --> 00:03:13,837 - MAN: - Teenage child. Kirby, 16. 61 00:03:13,920 --> 00:03:15,997 Lives with the mother. Studying A-levels. 62 00:03:16,080 --> 00:03:18,797 Seize all devices and bring them in for questioning right now. 63 00:03:18,880 --> 00:03:21,717 My family have got nothing to do with this. 64 00:03:21,800 --> 00:03:22,757 They don't even know I'm here. 65 00:03:22,840 --> 00:03:25,440 I never asked for this to happen, OK? 66 00:03:26,520 --> 00:03:28,557 But I do want to help. 67 00:03:28,640 --> 00:03:29,800 And the thing is... 68 00:03:31,680 --> 00:03:33,637 ...you need me. 69 00:03:33,720 --> 00:03:34,760 Am I right? 70 00:03:36,200 --> 00:03:38,320 Well, am I right? 71 00:03:41,200 --> 00:03:43,077 REPORTER: - The first day of H2O diplomacy 72 00:03:43,160 --> 00:03:46,117 {\an8}has concluded with an abrupt change of ambassador. 73 00:03:46,200 --> 00:03:47,597 REPORTERS CLAMOUR 74 00:03:47,680 --> 00:03:50,917 Sir Jonathan Hynes has made no comment over his dismissal, 75 00:03:51,000 --> 00:03:54,837 and the identity of the new ambassador has been suppressed. 76 00:03:54,920 --> 00:03:57,877 This man is the most important person on the planet. 77 00:03:57,960 --> 00:03:59,837 Don't we have a right to know who he is? 78 00:03:59,920 --> 00:04:04,597 {\an8}We cannot allow a foreign species to dictate our diplomacy process. 79 00:04:04,680 --> 00:04:06,880 This is dangerous. 80 00:04:11,480 --> 00:04:14,397 -Prime Minister. -The H20 Committee will not allow a random civilian 81 00:04:14,480 --> 00:04:17,837 -to represent them. -Kate, you're to go back in that room and tell her. 82 00:04:17,920 --> 00:04:21,837 We choose our Ambassador and the Committee's decision is final. 83 00:04:21,920 --> 00:04:24,237 I'd do it myself, but it doesn't look good, does it, 84 00:04:24,320 --> 00:04:25,957 if I'm the one in there when war breaks out? 85 00:04:26,040 --> 00:04:27,837 Not when you can blame UNIT. 86 00:04:27,920 --> 00:04:29,237 Sorry. 87 00:04:29,320 --> 00:04:30,880 That's not what I meant. 88 00:04:32,400 --> 00:04:34,677 Look, maybe it's better woman-to-woman. 89 00:04:34,760 --> 00:04:36,557 If that's what she is. Is that what she is? 90 00:04:36,640 --> 00:04:39,237 HE STAMMERS 91 00:04:39,320 --> 00:04:40,917 Please, Kate. 92 00:04:41,000 --> 00:04:42,480 We're relying on you. 93 00:04:46,320 --> 00:04:48,680 Thank you for this unscheduled consultation. 94 00:04:50,240 --> 00:04:51,917 I am Kate Lethbridge-Stewart, 95 00:04:52,000 --> 00:04:54,957 Commander-in-Chief of the Unified Intelligence Taskforce 96 00:04:55,040 --> 00:04:58,397 and representative of the H2O Committee. 97 00:04:58,480 --> 00:05:01,317 The Committee has requested urgent action 98 00:05:01,400 --> 00:05:03,560 regarding the role of Human Ambassador. 99 00:05:04,560 --> 00:05:07,157 Rather than appoint this civilian, 100 00:05:07,240 --> 00:05:10,040 they request that you trust in our original candidate. 101 00:05:11,680 --> 00:05:13,360 You talk of trust... 102 00:05:14,360 --> 00:05:16,797 ...while meeting in secret. 103 00:05:16,880 --> 00:05:18,240 In the dark. 104 00:05:19,760 --> 00:05:22,397 We would hear from the Ambassador. 105 00:05:22,480 --> 00:05:24,317 Mr Dupont is unprepared. 106 00:05:24,400 --> 00:05:26,237 We would hear... 107 00:05:26,320 --> 00:05:28,400 - FORCEFULLY: - ..from the Ambassador. 108 00:05:39,840 --> 00:05:41,320 Come closer. 109 00:05:53,520 --> 00:05:54,840 Hello. 110 00:05:56,040 --> 00:05:57,917 Um... 111 00:05:58,000 --> 00:06:00,317 Do... do you have a name? 112 00:06:00,400 --> 00:06:03,917 Is that a thing? Cos... I'm Barclay. 113 00:06:04,000 --> 00:06:04,997 It's Scottish. 114 00:06:05,080 --> 00:06:09,477 Well, my... my gran was... my gran was Sc... Scottish. 115 00:06:09,560 --> 00:06:11,520 My title will not translate. 116 00:06:13,080 --> 00:06:16,480 But you may call me Salt. 117 00:06:17,480 --> 00:06:18,680 Salt. 118 00:06:20,720 --> 00:06:22,160 Hi. 119 00:06:24,000 --> 00:06:27,197 Listen, I'm just a regular guy. 120 00:06:27,280 --> 00:06:28,637 I work in an office. 121 00:06:28,720 --> 00:06:30,477 I don't know about diplomacy or politics. 122 00:06:30,560 --> 00:06:31,957 I don't even own a decent suit... 123 00:06:32,040 --> 00:06:35,357 We chose you for your humanity and compassion, 124 00:06:35,440 --> 00:06:37,797 not your expertise. 125 00:06:37,880 --> 00:06:40,597 Your leaders would replace you. 126 00:06:40,680 --> 00:06:42,117 But what do you want? 127 00:06:42,200 --> 00:06:45,357 I'm... I'm fine with whatever they decide. 128 00:06:45,440 --> 00:06:46,437 No. 129 00:06:46,520 --> 00:06:48,000 What do you really think? 130 00:06:52,200 --> 00:06:53,760 I think... 131 00:06:56,240 --> 00:06:58,877 ...this process is about everybody, right? 132 00:06:58,960 --> 00:07:00,797 The whole world. 133 00:07:00,880 --> 00:07:02,477 It's not just prime ministers and presidents, 134 00:07:02,560 --> 00:07:06,997 it's real people, like me, who worry about their bills and their kids. 135 00:07:07,080 --> 00:07:09,077 I mean, I'm a nobody. 136 00:07:09,160 --> 00:07:10,600 I get it, but I think... 137 00:07:12,200 --> 00:07:14,880 ...maybe it's time people like me had more of a voice. 138 00:07:16,000 --> 00:07:17,160 We hear you... 139 00:07:18,720 --> 00:07:19,920 ...Ambassador. 140 00:07:22,120 --> 00:07:23,757 It is decided. 141 00:07:23,840 --> 00:07:26,880 Your request has been heard and denied. 142 00:07:28,600 --> 00:07:31,717 Barclay will be present at dawn tomorrow, 143 00:07:31,800 --> 00:07:33,720 or negotiations will end. 144 00:07:37,000 --> 00:07:38,237 Oh, no. 145 00:07:38,320 --> 00:07:39,837 Where are you taking me? 146 00:07:39,920 --> 00:07:41,717 Huh? 147 00:07:41,800 --> 00:07:43,197 What about my family? 148 00:07:43,280 --> 00:07:45,000 Please, I don't want to be shot. 149 00:07:46,080 --> 00:07:47,840 Oh, no, no, no, no, no. 150 00:07:51,840 --> 00:07:53,360 Are you going to kill me? 151 00:07:55,120 --> 00:07:56,437 I forgot my gun. 152 00:07:56,520 --> 00:07:57,637 Really? 153 00:07:57,720 --> 00:07:58,677 No. 154 00:07:58,760 --> 00:07:59,778 DOOR SLAMS SHUT 155 00:07:59,861 --> 00:08:00,877 Ah! 156 00:08:00,960 --> 00:08:04,197 Look, look, look, look, I'm not a spy or a collaborator. 157 00:08:04,280 --> 00:08:06,677 And I wasn't disrespecting anyone, if that's how it sounded, all right? 158 00:08:06,760 --> 00:08:08,957 And my mouth, it just goes on autopilot. 159 00:08:09,040 --> 00:08:10,957 I mean, the same thing happened when I proposed to my ex. 160 00:08:11,040 --> 00:08:14,357 -It took me about 20 minutes to get to the ring... -Barclay. 161 00:08:14,440 --> 00:08:16,040 I need someone I can work with. 162 00:08:17,080 --> 00:08:18,200 Well, yeah, of co... 163 00:08:19,480 --> 00:08:21,317 Of course you do, yeah. 164 00:08:21,400 --> 00:08:23,240 And I think I can work with you. 165 00:08:27,280 --> 00:08:29,117 What? 166 00:08:29,200 --> 00:08:31,557 Wait, hang on, I mean... 167 00:08:31,640 --> 00:08:33,477 About five minutes ago, you were trying to get rid of me. 168 00:08:33,560 --> 00:08:35,357 I have to tread carefully. 169 00:08:35,440 --> 00:08:37,637 All UNIT wants is a peaceful settlement, 170 00:08:37,720 --> 00:08:40,837 but there are levels and levels of politics at play here, 171 00:08:40,920 --> 00:08:43,120 international rivalries that go way back. 172 00:08:44,280 --> 00:08:47,760 The truth is, I've spent my whole life fighting for this planet. 173 00:08:48,880 --> 00:08:50,160 Now, with your help... 174 00:08:51,800 --> 00:08:54,797 ...I get to build a better world for every one. 175 00:08:54,880 --> 00:08:56,037 I don't want to let you down. 176 00:08:56,120 --> 00:08:58,757 I mean, I keep thinking about the time I mixed up the taxis 177 00:08:58,840 --> 00:09:01,277 -and you ended up in... -Splott. I remember. 178 00:09:01,360 --> 00:09:03,840 But Homo aqua chose you for a reason... 179 00:09:05,040 --> 00:09:07,757 ...and I'm prepared to give you a chance. 180 00:09:07,840 --> 00:09:09,360 OK, er... 181 00:09:12,640 --> 00:09:14,120 ...so what happens now? 182 00:09:15,120 --> 00:09:16,160 Now... 183 00:09:17,440 --> 00:09:19,000 ...your life changes. 184 00:09:23,280 --> 00:09:24,997 SIREN WAILS 185 00:09:25,080 --> 00:09:27,957 The Ambassador's transport now arriving at diplomatic hotel. 186 00:09:28,040 --> 00:09:29,440 Clear the corridors. 187 00:09:40,400 --> 00:09:41,840 SHUTTER CLICKS 188 00:09:43,360 --> 00:09:45,837 Security protocols. All delegates and diplomatic staff 189 00:09:45,920 --> 00:09:47,397 are being relocated for their own safety. 190 00:09:47,480 --> 00:09:49,437 But for how long? And what about my family? 191 00:09:49,520 --> 00:09:50,517 Can I call them? 192 00:09:50,600 --> 00:09:51,837 -Barclay! -Dad! 193 00:09:51,920 --> 00:09:54,077 -Hey-eh. -What the hell's going on?? 194 00:09:54,160 --> 00:09:55,597 I know, I know, I know, I know. 195 00:09:55,680 --> 00:10:00,480 Barclay will be present at dawn tomorrow or negotiations will end. 196 00:10:01,840 --> 00:10:04,317 "We hear you." That's what she said to him - we. 197 00:10:04,400 --> 00:10:06,677 And if that's true, how was she communicating with her people? 198 00:10:06,760 --> 00:10:07,957 Maybe she's wearing an implant. 199 00:10:08,040 --> 00:10:09,677 Well, they could have shared consciousness. 200 00:10:09,760 --> 00:10:11,157 Or some kind of mycorrhizal network. 201 00:10:11,240 --> 00:10:13,717 Well, maybe they've mastered sound in a way we don't understand, 202 00:10:13,800 --> 00:10:15,917 using frequencies we can't even hear. 203 00:10:16,000 --> 00:10:16,957 Like Mariah Carey. 204 00:10:17,040 --> 00:10:17,997 SHE LAUGHS 205 00:10:18,080 --> 00:10:21,717 I noticed something earlier, when Sir Jonathan presented the flower. 206 00:10:21,800 --> 00:10:24,240 Everyone focused on her, but look. 207 00:10:28,200 --> 00:10:30,200 The exact moment she inhales... 208 00:10:31,360 --> 00:10:32,917 ...they all do, 209 00:10:33,000 --> 00:10:34,360 even the ones in the water 210 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:37,957 She's softening her language. 211 00:10:38,040 --> 00:10:39,757 She used sarcasm, 212 00:10:39,840 --> 00:10:41,917 like she's learning, adapting. 213 00:10:42,000 --> 00:10:44,117 They want an everyman as Ambassador. 214 00:10:44,200 --> 00:10:47,157 But is that what she is? Cos she's extraordinary. 215 00:10:47,240 --> 00:10:49,557 Those remains are en route to the lab. 216 00:10:49,640 --> 00:10:51,877 And the H20 Committee are kicking off. 217 00:10:51,960 --> 00:10:53,877 They want to see you. 218 00:10:53,960 --> 00:10:56,477 So we're just accepting her choice of Ambassador? 219 00:10:56,560 --> 00:10:58,197 What if he's not up to it? 220 00:10:58,280 --> 00:11:00,797 Their race has survived under the sea for millennia 221 00:11:00,880 --> 00:11:02,877 with centuries of social, evolutionary 222 00:11:02,960 --> 00:11:04,517 and technological advantage. 223 00:11:04,600 --> 00:11:08,160 She's running this show, whether we like it or not. 224 00:11:16,560 --> 00:11:17,957 Evening. 225 00:11:18,040 --> 00:11:19,877 -Didn't think you were in tonight. -DOOR CLOSES 226 00:11:19,960 --> 00:11:22,437 I volunteered. Didn't want to miss this. 227 00:11:22,520 --> 00:11:24,877 -Let's prep one for imaging. -Mm-hm. 228 00:11:24,960 --> 00:11:26,360 Careful. 229 00:11:36,120 --> 00:11:37,997 We'll take tissue samples. 230 00:11:38,080 --> 00:11:39,600 Prep some slides. 231 00:11:42,280 --> 00:11:44,120 MACHINE HUMS 232 00:11:46,200 --> 00:11:48,797 But you... you work in admin. 233 00:11:48,880 --> 00:11:50,637 You're not an Ambassador! 234 00:11:50,720 --> 00:11:52,557 You couldn't even finish your wedding speech! 235 00:11:52,640 --> 00:11:55,717 -Only cos your dad spilt wine all over it. -Ugh! - On purpose! 236 00:11:55,800 --> 00:11:58,437 So you're literally the person they're talking about on TV? 237 00:11:58,520 --> 00:12:00,637 -Like, all the time. -Yeah, but you can't say a word. 238 00:12:00,720 --> 00:12:02,917 -Not to anyone. -Who are we going to tell? We're prisoners! 239 00:12:03,000 --> 00:12:04,557 But Dad is famous. 240 00:12:04,640 --> 00:12:06,397 OK, just look on the bright side, look at the view. 241 00:12:06,480 --> 00:12:07,637 That's... It's nice. 242 00:12:07,720 --> 00:12:09,357 And this room, it's amazing, isn't it? It's huge. 243 00:12:09,440 --> 00:12:12,077 Am I the only person living in the real world right now? 244 00:12:12,160 --> 00:12:14,157 What about work and school? 245 00:12:14,240 --> 00:12:17,037 Kirby's got that coach trip on Thursday. 246 00:12:17,120 --> 00:12:18,237 -A coach trip?! -Yeah. 247 00:12:18,320 --> 00:12:19,957 Oh, I'm glad you've got your priorities in order. 248 00:12:20,040 --> 00:12:22,357 Never mind the massive international crisis! 249 00:12:22,440 --> 00:12:24,357 Er, no, I'm not sure the minibar's included. 250 00:12:24,440 --> 00:12:25,397 Sue me. 251 00:12:25,480 --> 00:12:27,597 So, if you're an Ambassador, 252 00:12:27,680 --> 00:12:30,397 does that mean you get to make, like, actual decisions? 253 00:12:30,480 --> 00:12:31,637 No. God, no. 254 00:12:31,720 --> 00:12:33,797 They've got like this whole committee who writes everything, 255 00:12:33,880 --> 00:12:35,397 does the policy. I just have to read it out. 256 00:12:35,480 --> 00:12:37,397 But then, like, why you? 257 00:12:37,480 --> 00:12:38,837 I don't know. 258 00:12:38,920 --> 00:12:40,774 -She just chose me. -What's she like? 259 00:12:42,160 --> 00:12:43,677 Well... 260 00:12:43,760 --> 00:12:46,757 ...I mean, she's kind of like us, but she's... 261 00:12:46,840 --> 00:12:48,200 Like, I don't know. 262 00:12:49,840 --> 00:12:51,517 -She's beautiful. -"Beautiful"? 263 00:12:51,600 --> 00:12:52,797 -Yeah. -She's a fish. 264 00:12:52,880 --> 00:12:54,317 She's not a fish. 265 00:12:54,400 --> 00:12:56,437 She's not a fish, and she's not a person. 266 00:12:56,520 --> 00:12:57,717 She's something else. 267 00:12:57,800 --> 00:13:00,357 -Anyway, I'm not even supposed to be talking about this. -Convenient. 268 00:13:00,440 --> 00:13:03,157 Barbara, do you... do you really think I asked for this? 269 00:13:03,240 --> 00:13:04,637 I have no idea, 270 00:13:04,720 --> 00:13:06,717 because it turns out my ex-husband, 271 00:13:06,800 --> 00:13:09,237 -who can't even assemble flat-pack furniture... -Furniture, God. 272 00:13:09,320 --> 00:13:12,637 ...is a secret agent who lied about his job and is now saving the world! 273 00:13:12,720 --> 00:13:15,157 So excuse me if I have questions. 274 00:13:15,240 --> 00:13:17,037 I'm making the most of this massive bath. 275 00:13:17,120 --> 00:13:18,397 HE SIGHS 276 00:13:18,480 --> 00:13:20,200 DOOR SLIDES SHUT 277 00:13:39,520 --> 00:13:42,440 We're putting an enormous amount of pressure on one man. 278 00:13:44,960 --> 00:13:46,480 I hope he's up to it. 279 00:13:49,680 --> 00:13:53,960 My father taught me to rely on instinct over intel. 280 00:13:55,480 --> 00:13:57,357 Trust my gut. 281 00:13:57,440 --> 00:13:58,757 He'd say... 282 00:13:58,840 --> 00:14:02,200 HE SPEAKS ARABIC 283 00:14:04,240 --> 00:14:07,157 He sounds very wise, your dad. 284 00:14:07,240 --> 00:14:08,717 He is. 285 00:14:08,800 --> 00:14:10,240 You should meet him. 286 00:14:13,640 --> 00:14:15,600 What does your instinct say? 287 00:14:16,720 --> 00:14:21,637 Oh, I've seen ordinary people achieve extraordinary things. 288 00:14:21,720 --> 00:14:25,797 But they're usually travelling with The Doctor. 289 00:14:25,880 --> 00:14:29,840 And Barclay has you... by his side. 290 00:14:35,040 --> 00:14:41,157 The oceans cover 71% of this planet's surface. 291 00:14:41,240 --> 00:14:44,237 The human race is quite literally surrounded. 292 00:14:44,320 --> 00:14:45,680 And if it comes to war... 293 00:14:47,880 --> 00:14:50,440 ...I wonder if we even stand a chance. 294 00:14:52,200 --> 00:14:54,440 Let me take your mind off it. 295 00:15:03,320 --> 00:15:05,157 Are those tissue samples ready? 296 00:15:05,240 --> 00:15:07,357 Yep, two seconds. 297 00:15:07,440 --> 00:15:10,200 INDISTINCT CONVERSATION 298 00:15:27,040 --> 00:15:31,880 THUNDER RUMBLES 299 00:15:40,200 --> 00:15:41,720 You're late. 300 00:15:46,400 --> 00:15:48,000 Your citizenship is approved. 301 00:15:49,000 --> 00:15:50,440 Welcome to Britain. 302 00:15:53,520 --> 00:15:55,477 What about my mother? 303 00:15:55,560 --> 00:15:57,957 Hey! What about my mother?! 304 00:15:58,040 --> 00:16:00,240 THUNDER RUMBLES 305 00:16:07,520 --> 00:16:09,517 Thanks, Maria. Hello, darling. 306 00:16:09,600 --> 00:16:12,037 Can't stop. Gallery opens Friday and Sue's got Covid. 307 00:16:12,120 --> 00:16:13,917 -It's been chaos. -OK. Fill me in later, yeah? 308 00:16:14,000 --> 00:16:16,960 Yeah. Oh, your guests - they're waiting in the dining room. 309 00:16:18,720 --> 00:16:20,517 Generals, sorry to keep you. 310 00:16:20,600 --> 00:16:21,997 Hey, take your time. 311 00:16:22,080 --> 00:16:23,277 Look at this spread. 312 00:16:23,360 --> 00:16:25,957 Homo aqua tissue samples. 313 00:16:26,040 --> 00:16:27,160 Know thine enemy. 314 00:16:28,680 --> 00:16:31,277 Oh, I haven't eaten all day. 315 00:16:31,360 --> 00:16:32,837 We know what they're going to ask for, right? 316 00:16:32,920 --> 00:16:33,838 HE CHUCKLES 317 00:16:33,921 --> 00:16:34,837 What do we do? 318 00:16:34,920 --> 00:16:36,797 Don't worry. Leave the fish to us. 319 00:16:36,880 --> 00:16:38,597 It'll be the death of the energy industry. 320 00:16:38,680 --> 00:16:40,157 Of your livelihood. 321 00:16:40,240 --> 00:16:42,277 We've run simulations. 322 00:16:42,360 --> 00:16:44,877 Look at the impact of wars and the pandemic on Western economies 323 00:16:44,960 --> 00:16:47,597 and multiply that by a hundred. 324 00:16:47,680 --> 00:16:49,397 We'll be sliding into recession. 325 00:16:49,480 --> 00:16:51,557 The public are already panicked. 326 00:16:51,640 --> 00:16:54,877 My mother was in the bank today, emptying her account. 327 00:16:54,960 --> 00:16:56,058 Yeah, which one? 328 00:16:56,141 --> 00:16:57,237 THEY CHUCKLE 329 00:16:57,320 --> 00:16:59,437 The President's sole focus is to protect 330 00:16:59,520 --> 00:17:01,957 the stability of the US economy. 331 00:17:02,040 --> 00:17:04,280 Mine is to protect my companies. 332 00:17:05,680 --> 00:17:06,877 That's what we hoped you'd say. 333 00:17:06,960 --> 00:17:09,037 But, with UNIT running the diplomacy, 334 00:17:09,120 --> 00:17:10,517 there's constant opposition. 335 00:17:10,600 --> 00:17:14,597 Hmm. Kate Lethbridge-Stewart has influence - 336 00:17:14,680 --> 00:17:16,757 with the H2O Committee 337 00:17:16,840 --> 00:17:18,757 and with your Prime Minister. 338 00:17:18,840 --> 00:17:22,357 Not to worry. Harry's attentions are divided at the moment, 339 00:17:22,440 --> 00:17:25,797 and he always listens to his biggest donor. 340 00:17:25,880 --> 00:17:27,237 Good. 341 00:17:27,320 --> 00:17:29,957 We'll need you onside when we brief him. 342 00:17:30,040 --> 00:17:31,237 Oh, you had me at recession. 343 00:17:31,320 --> 00:17:32,640 THEY LAUGH 344 00:17:35,560 --> 00:17:36,920 PHONE PINGS 345 00:17:49,960 --> 00:17:51,720 Oh, shi... 346 00:17:54,480 --> 00:17:57,840 REPORTERS CLAMOUR 347 00:18:00,680 --> 00:18:02,597 How's he on the news? 348 00:18:02,680 --> 00:18:04,197 He's supposed to be a secret. 349 00:18:04,280 --> 00:18:05,917 REPORTER: - The H2O Diplomacy Committee 350 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:08,157 are denying all interview requests. 351 00:18:08,240 --> 00:18:11,077 The only thing we do know about Barclay Pierre-Dupont, 352 00:18:11,160 --> 00:18:14,477 our new Ambassador, is that the world is watching. 353 00:18:14,560 --> 00:18:16,437 RADIO: - Copy that. The route is clear. 354 00:18:16,520 --> 00:18:17,680 The route is clear. 355 00:18:19,640 --> 00:18:20,877 Go on, Dad! 356 00:18:20,960 --> 00:18:21,957 KEYPAD BEEPS 357 00:18:22,040 --> 00:18:24,397 Morning, Colonel. Mrs Bingham. 358 00:18:24,480 --> 00:18:26,877 -Commander. -What do we know about the leak? 359 00:18:26,960 --> 00:18:29,797 The photo was emailed to the press by an anonymous source. 360 00:18:29,880 --> 00:18:34,557 Except I've cross-matched the image with CCTV from the hotel. 361 00:18:34,640 --> 00:18:37,637 The photographer was General Dominique Dussolier, 362 00:18:37,720 --> 00:18:38,997 the French representative. 363 00:18:39,080 --> 00:18:40,517 Quelle surprise! 364 00:18:40,600 --> 00:18:43,437 She's been undermining NATO since she first drew breath. 365 00:18:43,520 --> 00:18:45,037 And if she discredits UNIT, 366 00:18:45,120 --> 00:18:47,157 she gets more influence over the H20 Committee. 367 00:18:47,240 --> 00:18:49,037 Get the French Ambassador on the phone. 368 00:18:49,120 --> 00:18:50,557 I'm in the mood for a bollocking. 369 00:18:50,640 --> 00:18:53,037 Press Association is still demanding access to the Hall. 370 00:18:53,120 --> 00:18:54,597 I'm not sure we want to get them offside. 371 00:18:54,680 --> 00:18:56,877 Fine, let them in. But no live TV. 372 00:18:56,960 --> 00:19:00,360 50 people maximum, and anyone who steps out of line gets barred. 373 00:19:06,240 --> 00:19:09,517 I'm sorry, General Dussolier, your access to the hall has been revoked. 374 00:19:09,600 --> 00:19:10,840 Come with us, please. 375 00:19:12,360 --> 00:19:14,397 C'est inadmissible. Vous pouvez pas me refuser I'entree. 376 00:19:14,480 --> 00:19:17,637 Just stick to the text on your screen and you'll be fine. 377 00:19:17,720 --> 00:19:20,437 Keep your body language and your vocal tone neutral at all times. 378 00:19:20,520 --> 00:19:24,797 No crossed arms, no raised voice, no sign of aggression or impatience. 379 00:19:24,880 --> 00:19:27,437 Everything you say or do or think has to come through us. 380 00:19:27,520 --> 00:19:30,637 What's the point of being Ambassador if all I'm doing is reading? 381 00:19:30,720 --> 00:19:31,877 There is a team of 43 people 382 00:19:31,960 --> 00:19:34,197 working round the clock on this document - 383 00:19:34,280 --> 00:19:37,277 UN diplomats and wartime negotiators vetting every last syllable. 384 00:19:37,360 --> 00:19:38,957 Prime ministers, presidents, royalty. 385 00:19:39,040 --> 00:19:40,837 Frankly, it's a miracle we got past the contents page. 386 00:19:40,920 --> 00:19:42,397 You cannot go rogue. 387 00:19:42,480 --> 00:19:44,797 -Are we ready? -We're all behind you. 388 00:19:44,880 --> 00:19:46,957 Well, yeah, literally. I'm the one standing up there. 389 00:19:47,040 --> 00:19:48,080 You can do this. 390 00:19:49,240 --> 00:19:51,080 Oh, God. 391 00:19:49,240 --> 00:19:50,997 HE EXHALES HEAVILY 392 00:19:51,080 --> 00:19:52,600 I can't stop shaking. 393 00:20:12,840 --> 00:20:16,157 Tell the press no camera flashes, and keep an eye on Barclay's obs. 394 00:20:16,240 --> 00:20:19,197 Blood pressure 138 over 90. Bit high. 395 00:20:19,280 --> 00:20:21,157 Pulse is 82 and steady. 396 00:20:21,240 --> 00:20:23,477 Is Downing Street online? 397 00:20:23,560 --> 00:20:25,357 -Prime Minister? -Yes, we're here. 398 00:20:25,440 --> 00:20:28,077 All right. Good luck, everyone. 399 00:20:28,160 --> 00:20:29,760 Mrs Bingham? 400 00:20:31,080 --> 00:20:32,437 Open seals. 401 00:20:32,520 --> 00:20:35,160 WHIRRING 402 00:20:53,520 --> 00:20:55,077 Ambassador, are you OK? 403 00:20:55,160 --> 00:20:56,717 Ambassador? 404 00:20:56,800 --> 00:20:57,997 -Barclay? -Mm? Yeah? 405 00:20:58,080 --> 00:21:00,800 Oh, sorry. Yes, yes, yes, I'm here. It's me. 406 00:21:28,160 --> 00:21:29,197 Hello again. 407 00:21:29,280 --> 00:21:31,117 That's not scripted. 408 00:21:31,200 --> 00:21:32,477 Barclay. 409 00:21:32,560 --> 00:21:34,120 Sorry. 410 00:21:32,560 --> 00:21:34,120 HE CLEARS THROAT 411 00:21:36,480 --> 00:21:38,877 I bid you welcome, Ambassador, 412 00:21:38,960 --> 00:21:41,637 and bring to session this diplomatic congress. 413 00:21:41,720 --> 00:21:44,200 On behalf of all nations, I would like to say... 414 00:21:45,720 --> 00:21:48,237 ...how sorry I am about your children. 415 00:21:48,320 --> 00:21:50,437 Are you a parent? 416 00:21:50,520 --> 00:21:52,117 Yes, yes, he's a parent. 417 00:21:52,200 --> 00:21:53,837 Teenage child, Kirby. 418 00:21:53,920 --> 00:21:55,237 Barclay, just say yes. 419 00:21:55,320 --> 00:21:56,360 Yes. 420 00:21:57,360 --> 00:21:59,797 I can't imagine what that was like for you. 421 00:21:59,880 --> 00:22:02,757 Your apology is appreciated. 422 00:22:02,840 --> 00:22:04,877 Now back to the text, please. 423 00:22:04,960 --> 00:22:08,557 We begin today by hearing proposals to formalise our peace treaty. 424 00:22:08,640 --> 00:22:10,237 But first... 425 00:22:10,320 --> 00:22:11,520 ...we request... 426 00:22:12,840 --> 00:22:14,480 ...a glass of water. 427 00:22:16,840 --> 00:22:18,157 Um, is... 428 00:22:18,240 --> 00:22:19,877 Well, it's... Is... is that...? 429 00:22:19,960 --> 00:22:21,320 Can we? 430 00:22:22,320 --> 00:22:24,320 Water from the river. 431 00:22:26,040 --> 00:22:27,037 From the river? 432 00:22:27,120 --> 00:22:29,077 What? They drink river water? 433 00:22:29,160 --> 00:22:30,760 Barclay, read the screen. 434 00:22:32,560 --> 00:22:35,240 Er, we will arrange that immediately. 435 00:22:38,640 --> 00:22:39,717 Go, go, go! 436 00:22:39,800 --> 00:22:41,677 SIREN WAILS 437 00:22:41,760 --> 00:22:43,600 Move, let's go! Come on! 438 00:22:50,120 --> 00:22:51,717 If, er, I could return to the agenda, we'd like... 439 00:22:51,800 --> 00:22:53,000 We will wait. 440 00:22:54,440 --> 00:22:55,480 OK. 441 00:22:56,760 --> 00:22:59,280 Oh, OK. They... they said OK. 442 00:23:04,440 --> 00:23:07,040 Defensive formation. In and out, quick as you can. 443 00:23:09,320 --> 00:23:11,397 Keep your eyes on the water! 444 00:23:11,480 --> 00:23:14,120 {\an8}Don't turn your back, not for one second. 445 00:23:33,320 --> 00:23:35,957 The glass requires decontamination. 446 00:23:36,040 --> 00:23:37,237 Shall I place it in the airlock? 447 00:23:37,320 --> 00:23:39,200 The water is not for us. 448 00:23:40,480 --> 00:23:41,920 It is for you. 449 00:23:45,600 --> 00:23:47,677 Sorry... Sorry, I don't... I don't understand. 450 00:23:47,760 --> 00:23:48,957 You will drink it. 451 00:23:49,040 --> 00:23:50,197 Hold on, Barclay. 452 00:23:50,280 --> 00:23:51,917 Get me intel on that water. 453 00:23:52,000 --> 00:23:54,557 You... will... drink. 454 00:23:54,640 --> 00:23:55,920 Er... 455 00:23:59,600 --> 00:24:02,477 Just, like, actually drink it? 456 00:24:02,560 --> 00:24:04,077 E. coli's guaranteed. 457 00:24:04,160 --> 00:24:06,677 Dysentery, meningitis and Legionnaires' disease. 458 00:24:06,760 --> 00:24:08,277 Barclay, do not drink the water. 459 00:24:08,360 --> 00:24:09,677 But what do I say? 460 00:24:09,760 --> 00:24:10,920 Stand by. 461 00:24:17,640 --> 00:24:20,997 Um, with respect, I am unable to drink this. 462 00:24:21,080 --> 00:24:22,400 Why? 463 00:24:23,840 --> 00:24:25,557 -The water is contaminated. -Why? 464 00:24:25,640 --> 00:24:28,440 She knows why. Skip to 16, paragraph 12. 465 00:24:29,800 --> 00:24:32,197 We're aware of the current pollution crisis and are putting... 466 00:24:32,280 --> 00:24:34,757 These are the words of a politician - 467 00:24:34,840 --> 00:24:37,160 vetted and craven and hollow. 468 00:24:38,400 --> 00:24:40,757 You would answer. 469 00:24:40,840 --> 00:24:42,917 Barclay, stick to the script. 470 00:24:43,000 --> 00:24:44,237 Barclay. 471 00:24:44,320 --> 00:24:46,480 Ambassador, refer to your screen. 472 00:24:57,040 --> 00:24:58,440 Why? 473 00:24:59,520 --> 00:25:00,840 Barclay, no! 474 00:25:03,040 --> 00:25:04,760 Because we were stupid. 475 00:25:06,160 --> 00:25:07,840 That's the truth of it. 476 00:25:10,520 --> 00:25:12,317 And the whole planet's going to hell right now 477 00:25:12,400 --> 00:25:15,197 because we didn't understand the consequences. 478 00:25:15,280 --> 00:25:16,837 But now you do. 479 00:25:16,920 --> 00:25:18,117 Yeah. 480 00:25:18,200 --> 00:25:19,517 Yeah, now we do. 481 00:25:19,600 --> 00:25:20,757 This is too risky. 482 00:25:20,840 --> 00:25:21,997 No, wait. 483 00:25:22,080 --> 00:25:24,077 Still, every day, water companies are pumping poison 484 00:25:24,160 --> 00:25:25,597 and sewage into our rivers and oceans, 485 00:25:25,680 --> 00:25:27,637 all the while dishing out bonuses to their bosses. 486 00:25:27,720 --> 00:25:31,317 And the thing is, we are letting them get away with it! 487 00:25:31,400 --> 00:25:33,717 We're just sat at home, flicking through our phones, making tea, 488 00:25:33,800 --> 00:25:35,117 thinking it's someone else's problem! 489 00:25:35,200 --> 00:25:37,317 But it's not. This is my fault. 490 00:25:37,400 --> 00:25:40,237 We all played our part. Now we have to help fix it. 491 00:25:40,320 --> 00:25:43,317 And the thing is, our kids know this! 492 00:25:43,400 --> 00:25:45,237 Our kids. 493 00:25:45,320 --> 00:25:46,720 They're way ahead of us! 494 00:25:48,320 --> 00:25:50,000 Why aren't we listening? 495 00:25:52,160 --> 00:25:55,280 Well, today's the day we start. 496 00:26:00,120 --> 00:26:02,400 I think you are my favourite human. 497 00:26:04,680 --> 00:26:08,600 HE LAUGHS INCREDULOUSLY 498 00:26:24,760 --> 00:26:27,517 CROWD CLAMOURS 499 00:26:27,600 --> 00:26:29,037 Come on. 500 00:26:29,120 --> 00:26:30,397 Oh, I feel amazing! 501 00:26:30,480 --> 00:26:31,877 I'm sorry, but... but I do. 502 00:26:31,960 --> 00:26:33,357 It's like... it's like I want to run. 503 00:26:33,440 --> 00:26:34,877 I just want to... I just want to run for miles. 504 00:26:34,960 --> 00:26:36,837 -I've got so much energy right now! -Run! 505 00:26:36,920 --> 00:26:38,997 -What? -You're ridiculous. 506 00:26:39,080 --> 00:26:40,957 -You know, I was thinking about you today. -Me? 507 00:26:41,040 --> 00:26:43,557 When I was standing up there like a lemon, 508 00:26:43,640 --> 00:26:45,317 I was thinking about all those things you'd told me, 509 00:26:45,400 --> 00:26:47,357 -you and your hippy mates. -Well, they're not hippies, 510 00:26:47,440 --> 00:26:48,957 and that's not even a word any more, so... 511 00:26:49,040 --> 00:26:51,957 Well, I just wish that I'd listened sooner. 512 00:26:52,040 --> 00:26:53,997 But I'm listening now, I promise you. 513 00:26:54,080 --> 00:26:57,477 -LAUGHING: - Who even are you? -Oh! - I don't know, but I like it. 514 00:26:57,560 --> 00:26:58,917 You're on telly again. 515 00:26:59,000 --> 00:27:00,557 You're always on telly, aren't you? 516 00:27:00,640 --> 00:27:02,357 They're calling you passionate. 517 00:27:02,440 --> 00:27:03,637 -"Passionate"! -Yeah, that's me. 518 00:27:03,720 --> 00:27:06,237 You haven't been passionate since Christmas 2010. 519 00:27:06,320 --> 00:27:08,517 -Oh, oh! -Oi, Oi! 520 00:27:08,600 --> 00:27:09,498 THEY LAUGH 521 00:27:09,581 --> 00:27:10,477 I need a drink. 522 00:27:10,560 --> 00:27:13,317 Here. Tastes better than river water. 523 00:27:13,400 --> 00:27:14,997 Mm. 524 00:27:15,080 --> 00:27:17,000 Do you know, it just hit me just now. 525 00:27:18,320 --> 00:27:20,117 This is history in the making. 526 00:27:20,200 --> 00:27:22,597 Right now. And I'm part of it. 527 00:27:22,680 --> 00:27:24,397 I'm a... I'm a historical figure. 528 00:27:24,480 --> 00:27:26,160 -It's crazy, isn't it? -OK. 529 00:27:27,560 --> 00:27:30,720 So what's she like, then, your fishy ambassador? 530 00:27:33,920 --> 00:27:35,957 -Are you jealous? -Please! -She is. 531 00:27:36,040 --> 00:27:38,197 You are. You're jealous. 532 00:27:38,280 --> 00:27:40,277 Can we order room service now? 533 00:27:40,360 --> 00:27:41,600 Sure. 534 00:27:43,080 --> 00:27:44,360 I'll have the fish. 535 00:27:46,160 --> 00:27:49,517 The H2O Committee have prepped new models for environmental regulation. 536 00:27:49,600 --> 00:27:52,237 The Greens have been trying to achieve these targets for decades. 537 00:27:52,320 --> 00:27:53,797 That time frame will be a challenge. 538 00:27:53,880 --> 00:27:56,317 The H2O Committee consulted with industry on that. 539 00:27:56,400 --> 00:27:59,757 Moving on, the French consulate have lodged an official complaint 540 00:27:59,840 --> 00:28:02,837 over General Dussolier's removal from the hall. 541 00:28:02,920 --> 00:28:05,277 -They want her reinstated. -Tough. They've seen the evidence. 542 00:28:05,360 --> 00:28:07,877 She's denying it, and she has influence. 543 00:28:07,960 --> 00:28:09,957 I think it'd be dangerous to shut her out. 544 00:28:10,040 --> 00:28:12,517 Fine. Fine. We've got bigger problems. 545 00:28:12,600 --> 00:28:15,197 Meanwhile, we've been debating communication theories, 546 00:28:15,280 --> 00:28:17,717 how the Homo aqua Ambassador is able to send 547 00:28:17,800 --> 00:28:20,477 and receive information seemingly instantaneously. 548 00:28:20,560 --> 00:28:22,477 Yeah, we're looking into oceanic mycelium networks. 549 00:28:22,560 --> 00:28:24,317 Mycelium? Well, that's the mushrooms, right? 550 00:28:24,400 --> 00:28:26,717 Mushrooms are the reproductive organs of mycelium networks. 551 00:28:26,800 --> 00:28:29,797 Wait, I'm eating reproductive organs on my toast? 552 00:28:29,880 --> 00:28:31,317 Mycelium networks are the fungal threads 553 00:28:31,400 --> 00:28:33,677 believed to connect individual plants and trees 554 00:28:33,760 --> 00:28:35,597 to share and recycle vital minerals. 555 00:28:35,680 --> 00:28:37,317 A lot of these theories are debatable. 556 00:28:37,400 --> 00:28:40,997 Yes, I know. But if algae and fungi interact in a similar way 557 00:28:41,080 --> 00:28:45,117 when in water, or if water itself forms some kind of network... 558 00:28:45,200 --> 00:28:46,717 Homo aqua, Amphibia, Grandis - 559 00:28:46,800 --> 00:28:50,197 all these species could potentially be interconnected. 560 00:28:50,280 --> 00:28:51,757 Like a hive mind? 561 00:28:51,840 --> 00:28:54,677 What if the pearl is their connection point? 562 00:28:54,760 --> 00:28:55,757 Or filter. 563 00:28:55,840 --> 00:28:58,357 God, they're so far ahead of us, it's difficult to comprehend. 564 00:28:58,440 --> 00:29:01,040 We're literally children playing guessing games. 565 00:29:16,280 --> 00:29:18,240 DEVICE PINGS 566 00:29:32,840 --> 00:29:34,360 Dad? 567 00:29:36,200 --> 00:29:37,760 Couldn't sleep? 568 00:29:42,720 --> 00:29:44,680 - WHISPERS: - Thank you. 569 00:29:48,920 --> 00:29:50,917 I just read your big speech again. 570 00:29:51,000 --> 00:29:52,320 Mm-hm? 571 00:29:53,400 --> 00:29:54,880 It's more of a ramble. 572 00:29:57,400 --> 00:30:00,360 It made me... It me made me proud, though. 573 00:30:01,480 --> 00:30:03,357 Really? 574 00:30:03,440 --> 00:30:09,757 But, with all the attention, are you going to be safe doing this? 575 00:30:09,840 --> 00:30:13,397 -Yeah, course. -Do you promise? -Yes. 576 00:30:13,480 --> 00:30:14,880 Promise. 577 00:30:18,040 --> 00:30:20,077 They're moving you out of here tomorrow, 578 00:30:20,160 --> 00:30:23,157 putting you in a proper safe house, away from all this. 579 00:30:23,240 --> 00:30:24,320 OK? 580 00:30:26,280 --> 00:30:28,477 I'd rather stay here with you. 581 00:30:28,560 --> 00:30:30,640 The whole world's changing, Dad. 582 00:30:32,320 --> 00:30:34,277 Well, maybe it needed to. 583 00:30:34,360 --> 00:30:35,840 Maybe it's for the best. 584 00:31:02,320 --> 00:31:04,637 Your family will be moved to a safe house this morning. 585 00:31:04,720 --> 00:31:06,757 We're separating civilians from diplomatic staff. 586 00:31:06,840 --> 00:31:08,117 I know. Can I see them before they go? 587 00:31:08,200 --> 00:31:10,557 -No, sorry, you're here all day. -Barclay, hi. Rose-Marie Hunt. 588 00:31:10,640 --> 00:31:11,637 -Nice suit. -No interviews. 589 00:31:11,720 --> 00:31:13,637 What can you tell us about Homo aqua's demands? 590 00:31:13,720 --> 00:31:16,277 How confident are you that we can achieve what they want? 591 00:31:16,360 --> 00:31:18,237 How are you coping under the pressure? 592 00:31:18,320 --> 00:31:20,600 And what happens if you mess this up? 593 00:31:43,200 --> 00:31:44,477 Hiya. 594 00:31:44,560 --> 00:31:46,000 Text on screen, please. 595 00:31:48,400 --> 00:31:50,677 Once again, I bid you welcome. 596 00:31:50,760 --> 00:31:53,200 And bring to session this diplomatic congress. 597 00:31:54,440 --> 00:31:57,037 World leaders have consulted with climate scientists 598 00:31:57,120 --> 00:32:00,717 and private enterprise on the subject of ocean pollution. 599 00:32:00,800 --> 00:32:05,597 We can guarantee a 50% reduction by 2065. 600 00:32:05,680 --> 00:32:07,797 Further reduction will then be exponential. 601 00:32:07,880 --> 00:32:09,000 2065? 602 00:32:10,560 --> 00:32:11,597 Correct. 603 00:32:11,680 --> 00:32:12,800 50%. 604 00:32:14,040 --> 00:32:15,080 Yes. 605 00:32:16,520 --> 00:32:17,880 Explain. 606 00:32:20,400 --> 00:32:23,317 It will take time to raise the finance and resources 607 00:32:23,400 --> 00:32:24,677 to tackle the problem, 608 00:32:24,760 --> 00:32:27,797 but world governments are committed to making it a priority. 609 00:32:27,880 --> 00:32:29,877 40 years? 610 00:32:29,960 --> 00:32:31,280 Yes. 611 00:32:32,720 --> 00:32:34,197 This is unacceptable. 612 00:32:34,280 --> 00:32:35,557 An operation of this scale 613 00:32:35,640 --> 00:32:37,997 will stretch our resources to their limits. 614 00:32:38,080 --> 00:32:40,797 We regret we cannot guarantee a significant reduction 615 00:32:40,880 --> 00:32:43,400 of ocean pollution in a shorter time frame. 616 00:32:45,600 --> 00:32:49,917 So this is your final offer? 617 00:32:50,000 --> 00:32:52,600 You've waited millions of years beneath the ocean. 618 00:32:53,680 --> 00:32:57,197 Now we are asking for just 40 more years to reset, 619 00:32:57,280 --> 00:32:59,757 to give you what you want. 620 00:32:59,840 --> 00:33:01,200 You are asking... 621 00:33:03,160 --> 00:33:06,280 ...for 15,000 revolutions of the Sun... 622 00:33:07,840 --> 00:33:11,597 ...when scores of us are dying every day. 623 00:33:11,680 --> 00:33:12,800 Should we wait... 624 00:33:14,240 --> 00:33:16,320 ...while your engines deafen us... 625 00:33:17,880 --> 00:33:20,400 ...while your trawlers ravage our home... 626 00:33:21,560 --> 00:33:26,120 ...while we choke on your plastic and sewage? 627 00:33:27,880 --> 00:33:29,997 We cannot hear, 628 00:33:30,080 --> 00:33:31,997 or see, 629 00:33:32,080 --> 00:33:33,717 or breathe. 630 00:33:33,800 --> 00:33:39,117 So tell me why we should live like this 631 00:33:39,200 --> 00:33:41,480 for just one day longer. 632 00:33:43,440 --> 00:33:45,520 HE WHISPERS: I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. 633 00:33:47,640 --> 00:33:49,560 I believe that you are sorry. 634 00:33:51,000 --> 00:33:52,720 But are your leaders? 635 00:33:54,800 --> 00:33:57,720 The world is united in its desire for meaningful change. 636 00:34:02,240 --> 00:34:03,400 Do they wish... 637 00:34:04,960 --> 00:34:07,200 ...that they could achieve this sooner? 638 00:34:09,040 --> 00:34:10,200 Yes, of course. 639 00:34:11,200 --> 00:34:12,400 Do they want... 640 00:34:14,000 --> 00:34:16,200 ...to accelerate this process? 641 00:34:17,880 --> 00:34:19,717 We are committed to undoing the damage 642 00:34:19,800 --> 00:34:21,517 we have inflicted on our planet. 643 00:34:21,600 --> 00:34:22,720 How committed? 644 00:34:24,960 --> 00:34:26,440 It is our greatest desire. 645 00:34:31,000 --> 00:34:33,040 Then we shall grant it. 646 00:34:39,040 --> 00:34:40,277 Sorry, what do you mean? 647 00:34:40,360 --> 00:34:41,840 Your greatest desire... 648 00:34:43,000 --> 00:34:44,600 ...is happening. 649 00:34:47,440 --> 00:34:50,520 THUNDER RUMBLES 650 00:35:05,440 --> 00:35:08,040 CRASHING, RUMBLING 651 00:35:15,640 --> 00:35:17,397 What's happening? 652 00:35:17,480 --> 00:35:18,957 I don't know. 653 00:35:19,040 --> 00:35:20,677 RUMBLING, CRASHING 654 00:35:20,760 --> 00:35:22,477 Do you hear that? 655 00:35:22,560 --> 00:35:24,080 Is it a storm? 656 00:35:25,880 --> 00:35:27,480 That's no storm. 657 00:35:31,080 --> 00:35:32,397 It's plastic. 658 00:35:32,480 --> 00:35:33,917 Mum... Mum! 659 00:35:34,000 --> 00:35:35,520 Oh, my God! 660 00:35:37,120 --> 00:35:39,160 PEOPLE SCREAM 661 00:35:42,480 --> 00:35:43,837 Turn the car around. 662 00:35:43,920 --> 00:35:45,960 Turn it around! Get us out of here! 663 00:35:54,040 --> 00:35:55,677 It's happening everywhere all at once. 664 00:35:55,760 --> 00:35:58,037 The plastic's coming out of the oceans into our cities. 665 00:35:58,120 --> 00:36:00,157 It's not just the oceans, it's coming out of the Thames, 666 00:36:00,240 --> 00:36:01,477 out of the Nile, the Hudson. 667 00:36:01,560 --> 00:36:04,557 Lock down the building. Get everyone to the lower levels. 668 00:36:04,640 --> 00:36:06,837 Quick as you can. Come on. Come on, move it! 669 00:36:06,920 --> 00:36:10,042 -Stop looking! Come on, clear the room! -Keep going, keep going! 670 00:36:10,320 --> 00:36:12,760 Barclay, we need to leave. Right now. Come on. 671 00:36:16,400 --> 00:36:17,437 Now! 672 00:36:17,520 --> 00:36:18,797 You have to stop! 673 00:36:18,880 --> 00:36:21,800 We are cleaning up your mess! 674 00:36:24,280 --> 00:36:25,517 PHONE RINGS 675 00:36:25,600 --> 00:36:27,677 Oh wait, wait, wait, wait. You OK? 676 00:36:27,760 --> 00:36:30,317 Barclay, what's happening?? 677 00:36:30,400 --> 00:36:32,517 They're cleaning up the ocean - the plastic, the pollution, all of it. 678 00:36:32,600 --> 00:36:34,957 -They're giving it back. -We're in a car, it's chaos. 679 00:36:35,040 --> 00:36:37,157 -What? You're outside?! -We can't get to the safe house. 680 00:36:37,240 --> 00:36:39,197 -We can't cross the river. -Oh, for God's sake! 681 00:36:39,280 --> 00:36:40,597 Just... Just, er... Just... 682 00:36:40,680 --> 00:36:42,957 Just come to the hall. Tell the driver it's Imperial House. 683 00:36:43,040 --> 00:36:45,557 Imperial House. Can you take us to Imperial House? 684 00:36:45,640 --> 00:36:48,120 ENGINE ROARS, TYRES SQUEAL 685 00:37:00,840 --> 00:37:02,677 -There's nowhere to go! -Don't worry, OK? 686 00:37:02,760 --> 00:37:03,757 We're getting out... 687 00:37:03,840 --> 00:37:05,877 THEY YELP 688 00:37:05,960 --> 00:37:07,957 CRASHING, SHE SCREAMS 689 00:37:08,040 --> 00:37:10,037 Kirby, listen to me. 690 00:37:10,120 --> 00:37:12,397 We have to run for it, but I need to help the driver. 691 00:37:12,480 --> 00:37:14,237 -Is he...? Is he...? -No, don't look at him! Listen! 692 00:37:14,320 --> 00:37:16,397 Get out and run in there and find your dad. 693 00:37:16,480 --> 00:37:17,637 I'll be right behind you. 694 00:37:17,720 --> 00:37:18,877 Promise me! Just run! 695 00:37:18,960 --> 00:37:20,677 -I-I promise. -Go! 696 00:37:20,760 --> 00:37:22,517 PLASTIC PATTERS 697 00:37:22,600 --> 00:37:23,917 RUMBLING 698 00:37:24,000 --> 00:37:26,160 CAR ALARM HONKS 699 00:37:28,920 --> 00:37:30,637 Hey. 700 00:37:30,720 --> 00:37:32,080 Can you hear me? 701 00:37:35,040 --> 00:37:36,357 I'm so sorry. 702 00:37:36,440 --> 00:37:38,480 CAR ALARM CONTINUES 703 00:37:44,840 --> 00:37:47,037 PHONE RINGS 704 00:37:47,120 --> 00:37:48,917 -Barclay! -Where are you? 705 00:37:49,000 --> 00:37:51,720 We're here. Find Kirby! They're outside! 706 00:37:53,480 --> 00:37:55,320 CAR ALARM CONTINUES 707 00:38:01,760 --> 00:38:03,077 Kirby! 708 00:38:03,160 --> 00:38:04,437 Kirby! 709 00:38:04,520 --> 00:38:05,877 PLASTIC PATTERS 710 00:38:05,960 --> 00:38:07,917 HE GRUNTS 711 00:38:08,000 --> 00:38:09,517 HE GASPS 712 00:38:09,600 --> 00:38:10,960 Get down! 713 00:38:13,840 --> 00:38:15,557 -You OK? -Yeah. 714 00:38:15,640 --> 00:38:16,837 Let's go! 715 00:38:16,920 --> 00:38:20,037 -Barclay! -Come on! Come on, come on, come on! 716 00:38:20,120 --> 00:38:21,840 Quick! Go, go, go, go, go! 717 00:38:25,640 --> 00:38:26,877 Go, go, go! Come on, come on! 718 00:38:26,960 --> 00:38:29,397 Reports are coming in from all over the world, 719 00:38:29,480 --> 00:38:31,397 {\an8}from dozens of major cities... 720 00:38:31,480 --> 00:38:32,717 DISTANT ALARMS BLARE 721 00:38:32,800 --> 00:38:34,437 All across Manhattan, 722 00:38:34,520 --> 00:38:36,517 the sky is raining plastic. 723 00:38:36,600 --> 00:38:38,640 SPEAKS MANDARIN 724 00:38:40,600 --> 00:38:41,877 SPEAKS RUSSIAN 725 00:38:41,960 --> 00:38:43,677 Police have issued a directive. 726 00:38:43,760 --> 00:38:46,637 The streets are not safe. Everyone should stay indoors. 727 00:38:46,720 --> 00:38:48,200 Do not go outside. 728 00:38:50,160 --> 00:38:52,157 What have they done? 729 00:38:52,240 --> 00:38:53,760 They're declaring war. 730 00:39:11,920 --> 00:39:15,357 REPORTER: - 114 years after she began her maiden voyage, 731 00:39:15,440 --> 00:39:17,517 the Titanic has finally reached her destination. 732 00:39:17,600 --> 00:39:21,357 Just one of the impossible sights on the streets of New York today. 733 00:39:21,440 --> 00:39:23,957 Streets that are now unrecognisable. 734 00:39:24,040 --> 00:39:27,597 World leaders have called for calm as the clean-up operation begins. 735 00:39:27,680 --> 00:39:30,557 Major cities around the world remain paralysed, 736 00:39:30,640 --> 00:39:33,037 with a damage bill in the hundreds of billions. 737 00:39:33,120 --> 00:39:35,557 Former Albion Party leader Felix Gladstock 738 00:39:35,640 --> 00:39:39,077 has branded Storm H2O as "a call to arms". 739 00:39:39,160 --> 00:39:41,957 Every citizen of this planet is now at war! 740 00:39:42,040 --> 00:39:44,557 It is time to unite 741 00:39:44,640 --> 00:39:48,680 against the common enemy, Homo aqua. 742 00:39:50,200 --> 00:39:53,117 VOICES ECHO, OVERLAP: - Out of nearly eight billion humans on this planet, 743 00:39:53,200 --> 00:39:55,237 why do Homo aqua want you as ambassador? 744 00:39:55,320 --> 00:39:57,117 -We would hear from the Ambassador. -Find Kirby! 745 00:39:57,200 --> 00:39:58,557 All we want is a peaceful settlement. 746 00:39:58,640 --> 00:40:01,797 -We would hear from the Ambassador! -They're declaring war. 747 00:40:01,880 --> 00:40:04,357 -She's a fish. -KATE: - Barclay? 748 00:40:04,440 --> 00:40:06,397 You work in admin, you're not an ambassador! 749 00:40:06,480 --> 00:40:08,597 Keep your body language and your vocal tone neutral at all times. 750 00:40:08,680 --> 00:40:10,197 Everything you say or do has to come through us. 751 00:40:10,280 --> 00:40:11,717 - KATE: - Barclay? 752 00:40:11,800 --> 00:40:13,997 We are cleaning up your mess! 753 00:40:14,080 --> 00:40:15,680 - KATE: - Barclay! 754 00:40:19,480 --> 00:40:20,520 Ambassador... 755 00:40:22,120 --> 00:40:24,517 ...we approached this congress in good faith, 756 00:40:24,600 --> 00:40:28,117 but your actions have jeopardised the diplomatic process. 757 00:40:28,200 --> 00:40:30,960 Humanity wants a peaceful settlement, not war. 758 00:40:32,200 --> 00:40:35,677 This war began a long time ago, 759 00:40:35,760 --> 00:40:38,077 and it was started by you. 760 00:40:38,160 --> 00:40:42,000 Now we have simply returned what is yours. 761 00:40:47,800 --> 00:40:49,677 HE SIGHS 762 00:40:49,760 --> 00:40:51,357 Look, there's words here I'm supposed to say, 763 00:40:51,440 --> 00:40:53,917 but the fact is you're cleverer than we are. That's obvious. 764 00:40:54,000 --> 00:40:56,477 -He's off script again. -This is like working with the Doctor! 765 00:40:56,560 --> 00:40:59,597 Look, I understand why you did this. Really I-I do. 766 00:40:59,680 --> 00:41:01,120 But it was a mistake. 767 00:41:02,360 --> 00:41:04,117 People were hurt. 768 00:41:04,200 --> 00:41:07,040 And my family were out there, and they could've died! 769 00:41:08,320 --> 00:41:09,997 Now things are worse. 770 00:41:10,080 --> 00:41:12,037 We're scared. 771 00:41:12,120 --> 00:41:14,517 When humans are scared, they do terrible things. 772 00:41:14,600 --> 00:41:15,677 Are you threatening us? 773 00:41:15,760 --> 00:41:18,397 No, no. No, no, no. No, definitely not, no. I'm sorry. 774 00:41:18,480 --> 00:41:19,717 I'm sorry. No, I'm not. 775 00:41:19,800 --> 00:41:22,397 Enough, Barclay. I mean it, or God help me, I'll come down there. 776 00:41:22,480 --> 00:41:23,800 Get back to the text. 777 00:41:28,840 --> 00:41:31,717 The United Nations of the Earth demand an armistice agreement, 778 00:41:31,800 --> 00:41:34,517 with immediate effect, for the duration of these talks 779 00:41:34,600 --> 00:41:39,120 to safeguard humanity and protect a path towards long-term peace. 780 00:41:40,680 --> 00:41:43,197 There will be three conditions. 781 00:41:43,280 --> 00:41:45,957 One, that pollution of oceans 782 00:41:46,040 --> 00:41:49,077 and waterways ceases with immediate effect. 783 00:41:49,160 --> 00:41:51,957 We were expecting this. Addendum two, paragraph one. 784 00:41:52,040 --> 00:41:54,037 World governments are working with industry 785 00:41:54,120 --> 00:41:55,917 on urgent solutions to this crisis. 786 00:41:56,000 --> 00:41:59,717 Our second requirement is formal designation of borders. 787 00:41:59,800 --> 00:42:01,757 Prepared for that too. OK, this is good. 788 00:42:01,840 --> 00:42:04,797 We are happy to consider large areas of all seas 789 00:42:04,880 --> 00:42:06,597 that are exclusive to Homo aqua. 790 00:42:06,680 --> 00:42:10,397 Areas are not acceptable to us. 791 00:42:10,480 --> 00:42:13,200 We require all water. 792 00:42:14,360 --> 00:42:16,197 What does she mean? Clarify that. 793 00:42:16,280 --> 00:42:17,717 Sorry, all water? 794 00:42:17,800 --> 00:42:20,760 The entirety of all oceans and waterways. 795 00:42:22,040 --> 00:42:24,397 Sorry. Excuse me. We're an island nation. 796 00:42:24,480 --> 00:42:26,757 Are we permitted passage across the oceans? 797 00:42:26,840 --> 00:42:27,917 No. 798 00:42:28,000 --> 00:42:31,477 The human race evolved to live on land, 799 00:42:31,560 --> 00:42:33,957 not in the waters or the sky. 800 00:42:34,040 --> 00:42:36,797 She said sky. D-Do they want the skies now? 801 00:42:36,880 --> 00:42:40,557 You live in the ocean. The skies are not your concern! 802 00:42:40,640 --> 00:42:43,997 The air above the ocean is the ocean. 803 00:42:44,080 --> 00:42:46,117 This is our space. 804 00:42:46,200 --> 00:42:49,477 Are you seeking to ground all air transport? 805 00:42:49,560 --> 00:42:52,917 Transport over land is your concern. 806 00:42:53,000 --> 00:42:56,077 Transport across water will not be permitted. 807 00:42:56,160 --> 00:42:57,197 But that's ridiculous! 808 00:42:57,280 --> 00:42:58,677 Barclay, you're losing control. 809 00:42:58,760 --> 00:43:01,077 Trade between continents is an essential function 810 00:43:01,160 --> 00:43:02,117 of the modern world! 811 00:43:02,200 --> 00:43:04,837 Yes! Our continent relies on food imports! 812 00:43:04,920 --> 00:43:07,197 We will take questions from the Ambassador. 813 00:43:07,280 --> 00:43:09,597 -Barclay... -There's no prep for this. We don't have responses. 814 00:43:09,680 --> 00:43:11,877 You are amphibian! You don't own the sky! 815 00:43:11,960 --> 00:43:13,477 You cannot starve our people! 816 00:43:13,560 --> 00:43:15,677 We will take questions from the Ambassador! 817 00:43:15,760 --> 00:43:17,837 -You're holding us hostage! -What about the Channel Tunnel? 818 00:43:17,920 --> 00:43:20,637 The world cannot function without cross-continental travel. 819 00:43:20,720 --> 00:43:23,837 How dare you! How dare you come in here 820 00:43:23,920 --> 00:43:26,197 and dictate the future of the human race! 821 00:43:26,280 --> 00:43:28,197 You are condemning developing countries to death! 822 00:43:28,280 --> 00:43:29,758 ENOUGH! 823 00:43:29,841 --> 00:43:31,400 FEEDBACK ECHOES 824 00:43:38,520 --> 00:43:43,317 MALE VOICE: - We will take questions from the Ambassador only. 825 00:43:43,400 --> 00:43:45,317 -Whoa. -Voice has changed. 826 00:43:45,400 --> 00:43:47,677 Her intonation is... male. 827 00:43:47,760 --> 00:43:48,960 Never mind the voice. 828 00:43:50,200 --> 00:43:51,477 Look at him. 829 00:43:51,560 --> 00:43:54,717 I'm getting spikes in testosterone, cortisol and ketotestosterone. 830 00:43:54,800 --> 00:43:56,277 What, so she's a man now? 831 00:43:56,360 --> 00:43:58,120 -I... -I don't know. 832 00:43:59,280 --> 00:44:00,600 Sorry. 833 00:44:01,600 --> 00:44:04,320 They... Th-They're sorry. They'll... They'll shut up. 834 00:44:07,760 --> 00:44:09,800 Sit... down... 835 00:44:11,280 --> 00:44:12,600 ...and shut up! 836 00:44:22,720 --> 00:44:24,557 -How's she doing that? -Incredible. 837 00:44:24,640 --> 00:44:26,637 Like I said, people are scared. 838 00:44:26,720 --> 00:44:28,680 They fear what they don't understand. 839 00:44:31,240 --> 00:44:32,880 They don't mean to offend. 840 00:44:36,560 --> 00:44:37,880 Well done, Barclay. 841 00:44:40,800 --> 00:44:42,717 We'll need time. 842 00:44:42,800 --> 00:44:46,157 These proposals aren't something we can solve in days or weeks, 843 00:44:46,240 --> 00:44:47,720 or even months. 844 00:44:51,560 --> 00:44:52,717 But while we negotiate, 845 00:44:52,800 --> 00:44:59,157 we insist on a formal armistice to maintain peace between our species. 846 00:44:59,240 --> 00:45:02,080 We have given two conditions for this armistice. 847 00:45:03,280 --> 00:45:05,157 There is a third. 848 00:45:05,240 --> 00:45:07,437 And it is simple. 849 00:45:07,520 --> 00:45:13,077 We stand here in your rooms of concrete and steel 850 00:45:13,160 --> 00:45:15,917 and dust and light, 851 00:45:16,000 --> 00:45:18,200 burning our eyes and our lungs... 852 00:45:19,400 --> 00:45:21,440 ...and we will endure no more. 853 00:45:23,440 --> 00:45:25,080 So our next meeting... 854 00:45:26,760 --> 00:45:28,360 ...will be here... 855 00:45:36,520 --> 00:45:38,637 -Atlantic Ocean. -How are they doing this? 856 00:45:38,720 --> 00:45:40,360 Check those co-ordinates. 857 00:45:41,640 --> 00:45:44,397 North of the Equator, just off the coast of West Africa. 858 00:45:44,480 --> 00:45:45,597 Is it an island? 859 00:45:45,680 --> 00:45:47,157 -No. -They want to meet on a ship? 860 00:45:47,240 --> 00:45:48,957 What's the third co-ordinate? 861 00:45:49,040 --> 00:45:50,837 South, west... What's M? 862 00:45:50,920 --> 00:45:53,917 Barclay, that's open water. Please clarify the third co-ordinate. 863 00:45:54,000 --> 00:45:56,720 Your metric unit for length and depth. 864 00:45:58,320 --> 00:46:00,760 You would like us to meet... 865 00:46:03,080 --> 00:46:04,077 ...underwater? 866 00:46:04,160 --> 00:46:06,840 You talk of peace and equality. 867 00:46:08,080 --> 00:46:10,477 So prove your commitment... 868 00:46:10,560 --> 00:46:12,677 ...and meet us in our world. 869 00:46:12,760 --> 00:46:16,037 Romanche Trench, one of the deepest waterways on the planet. 870 00:46:16,120 --> 00:46:18,077 25,000 feet. Five miles down. 871 00:46:18,160 --> 00:46:20,957 Manned submersibles have imploded in less than half that. 872 00:46:21,040 --> 00:46:23,117 Barclay, don't agree to anything. 873 00:46:23,200 --> 00:46:26,840 Will you meet us, Barclay, at the bottom of the ocean? 874 00:46:32,960 --> 00:46:34,120 OK.