1 00:00:31,694 --> 00:00:32,756 Five years ago, 2 00:00:33,299 --> 00:00:36,018 we were all very excited about Mars. 3 00:00:39,036 --> 00:00:41,252 Scientists had proved the existence 4 00:00:41,390 --> 00:00:43,151 of liquid water on its surface. 5 00:00:46,385 --> 00:00:47,400 A year later, 6 00:00:47,960 --> 00:00:50,787 we were all even more excited by the news 7 00:00:51,011 --> 00:00:53,308 that the Martian atmosphere was warming. 8 00:00:54,666 --> 00:00:57,509 Everybody was talking about Mars. 9 00:01:00,778 --> 00:01:03,175 And then, nothing. 10 00:01:05,084 --> 00:01:07,459 The rapidly strengthening magnetic fields 11 00:01:07,705 --> 00:01:08,912 created a dead zone. 12 00:01:09,154 --> 00:01:11,279 There were no signals from our satellites, 13 00:01:11,426 --> 00:01:13,113 no transmissions from our rovers. 14 00:01:14,685 --> 00:01:15,700 Nothing. 15 00:01:17,408 --> 00:01:18,408 So... 16 00:01:19,526 --> 00:01:21,127 in twelve month's time, 17 00:01:22,417 --> 00:01:23,956 Macmillan Enterprises 18 00:01:24,094 --> 00:01:27,446 will be launching 'Initiative One'. 19 00:01:28,342 --> 00:01:31,365 Twenty-five, incredible pioneers 20 00:01:31,896 --> 00:01:35,043 will journey to humanity's new frontier. 21 00:01:36,369 --> 00:01:37,369 Twelve women. 22 00:01:38,510 --> 00:01:39,510 Twelve men. 23 00:01:40,594 --> 00:01:41,977 And here's the interesting bit. 24 00:01:43,642 --> 00:01:45,446 'Seat 25', 25 00:01:46,223 --> 00:01:49,912 the one-way ticket to a new life, on a new world. 26 00:01:51,813 --> 00:01:54,652 One of you wonderful people 27 00:01:56,685 --> 00:01:59,472 will be the winner of 'Seat 25'. 28 00:02:01,386 --> 00:02:03,625 If you think you deserve this chance, 29 00:02:04,949 --> 00:02:06,034 then contact me, 30 00:02:07,056 --> 00:02:08,419 let me know why. 31 00:02:10,128 --> 00:02:12,463 And to all of you who choose to apply, 32 00:02:13,536 --> 00:02:14,536 I say... 33 00:02:16,058 --> 00:02:18,984 the very best of luck. 34 00:03:26,445 --> 00:03:27,445 This is Faye, 35 00:03:27,933 --> 00:03:28,957 or, Faye Banks. 36 00:03:29,996 --> 00:03:31,012 This is her life, 37 00:03:31,388 --> 00:03:33,671 or at least, her life so far. 38 00:03:34,936 --> 00:03:37,338 Faye remembers, she didn't always feel like this, 39 00:03:38,199 --> 00:03:40,262 but what 'this' is and how she used to feel, 40 00:03:40,501 --> 00:03:42,315 she isn't quite sure anymore. 41 00:03:43,715 --> 00:03:45,954 This is Jim, Faye's husband. 42 00:03:46,784 --> 00:03:48,416 Jim tries very hard, 43 00:03:49,098 --> 00:03:51,676 carefully planning the route his life is going to take, 44 00:03:52,486 --> 00:03:55,671 comfortable with the truth that hard work will be rewarded. 45 00:03:58,662 --> 00:04:00,115 Jim wasn't always like this, 46 00:04:01,012 --> 00:04:02,401 he used to be very different. 47 00:04:08,771 --> 00:04:11,444 Faye and Jim moved into this house three years ago, 48 00:04:12,059 --> 00:04:14,342 but until quite recently, she didn't notice 49 00:04:14,620 --> 00:04:17,615 how the magnolia walls, meet their cream curtains, 50 00:04:17,921 --> 00:04:19,362 against their pale rug, 51 00:04:19,797 --> 00:04:21,785 in what is now thier beige life. 52 00:04:26,108 --> 00:04:28,556 And every morning, while waiting for her coffee to brew, 53 00:04:29,033 --> 00:04:30,956 dreaming of Terracotta Red, 54 00:04:31,305 --> 00:04:33,805 Azure Blue and Emerald Green, 55 00:04:34,307 --> 00:04:38,620 Faye finds herself drawn into the colourful world created by next door neighbour, Peter, 56 00:04:38,859 --> 00:04:40,637 and his little daughter, Flossie. 57 00:04:41,990 --> 00:04:46,232 The small child seemed to Faye, a supernova of blazing colours 58 00:04:46,961 --> 00:04:49,898 and Peter was the star at the centre of her universe. 59 00:04:51,219 --> 00:04:54,862 Peter and Flossie spend their mornings exploring the Amazon Rainforest, 60 00:04:55,604 --> 00:04:58,181 lunchtimes picnicking on the Galapagos Islands, 61 00:04:58,996 --> 00:05:02,626 and afteroons deep sea diving on the Great Barrier Reef. 62 00:05:09,058 --> 00:05:11,073 Having given up smoking some time ago, 63 00:05:11,482 --> 00:05:15,460 Peter is finding it increasingly difficult to hide his habit from his wife. 64 00:05:16,890 --> 00:05:18,656 I cannot believe you! 65 00:05:19,424 --> 00:05:21,806 Peter, you absolute scumbag! 66 00:06:05,859 --> 00:06:08,343 June is the manager of the local leisure centre 67 00:06:08,852 --> 00:06:10,993 and since employing Adrian six months ago, 68 00:06:11,559 --> 00:06:13,530 has found an increasing number of problems, 69 00:06:13,940 --> 00:06:16,846 for which she needs Adrian's personal assistance. 70 00:06:21,639 --> 00:06:23,935 As her eyes trace the shape of his body, 71 00:06:24,735 --> 00:06:27,516 she experiences the feelings of lust and desire, 72 00:06:28,080 --> 00:06:31,085 that have been missing from her life for so long. 73 00:06:34,689 --> 00:06:36,745 Every morning, at eleven minutes past eight, 74 00:06:37,112 --> 00:06:40,032 Faye passes her work colleague, Teodor Popescu. 75 00:06:40,886 --> 00:06:42,550 Having politely refused a lift to work, 76 00:06:43,015 --> 00:06:46,312 Faye and Teodor are now left with, what seems like, their only remaining option, 77 00:06:46,659 --> 00:06:48,769 a slightly awkward wave hello. 78 00:06:50,169 --> 00:06:52,588 As he stands, willing his bus never to arrive 79 00:06:52,968 --> 00:06:54,335 and his day never to begin, 80 00:06:54,772 --> 00:06:58,132 his thoughts inevitably fall to the utter pointlessness of it all. 81 00:06:59,898 --> 00:07:00,906 Faye's journey to work 82 00:07:01,096 --> 00:07:04,661 affords her an average of seventeen minutes, twice a day, which she fills 83 00:07:05,049 --> 00:07:07,619 wondering at the life of total strangers. 84 00:07:18,024 --> 00:07:19,024 [Car horn] 85 00:07:27,793 --> 00:07:29,728 At around the same time, every day, 86 00:07:30,403 --> 00:07:32,505 Faye's father Terry, and his new wife Maggie, 87 00:07:32,958 --> 00:07:35,302 take coffee and the newspapers on their patio. 88 00:07:37,056 --> 00:07:39,978 Having spent years, striving to bring a taste of the Mediterranean 89 00:07:40,097 --> 00:07:41,640 to the South East of England, 90 00:07:41,929 --> 00:07:43,780 Terry and Maggie have taken early retirement, 91 00:07:44,138 --> 00:07:46,669 to start a new life on the Costa del Sol. 92 00:07:49,904 --> 00:07:52,795 Faye's sister, Pandora, recently returned from Kenya, 93 00:07:53,990 --> 00:07:56,826 where she might have been found feeding starving children, 94 00:07:58,224 --> 00:07:59,631 or building and orphanage. 95 00:08:03,330 --> 00:08:06,408 Adventurer, explorer and eternal backpacker, 96 00:08:06,772 --> 00:08:10,022 Pandora is back home and enjoying a well earned rest. 97 00:08:12,160 --> 00:08:15,671 Faye works in the Human Resources Department at the local council. 98 00:08:16,224 --> 00:08:17,630 She was recently promoted, 99 00:08:18,067 --> 00:08:20,477 and is now in charge of Performance Assessment 100 00:08:20,771 --> 00:08:22,279 and Efficiency Layoffs. 101 00:08:23,121 --> 00:08:25,582 So, I'm taking a big punt on you here. 102 00:08:26,667 --> 00:08:28,816 It's more money, more responibility. 103 00:08:29,456 --> 00:08:30,456 Are you in? 104 00:08:36,336 --> 00:08:38,461 Yes, OK. Fine. 105 00:08:47,824 --> 00:08:50,652 As I'm sure you're aware, we're under increasing pressure 106 00:08:50,816 --> 00:08:52,980 to find savings within the council. 107 00:08:53,805 --> 00:08:57,683 By streamlining the department, we plan to build on your hard work. 108 00:08:58,023 --> 00:08:59,023 [Loud sobbing] 109 00:09:00,572 --> 00:09:03,467 We want you to see this as an opportunity 110 00:09:03,823 --> 00:09:05,511 rather than a setback. 111 00:09:07,708 --> 00:09:09,278 [Inaudible expletive] 112 00:09:12,168 --> 00:09:13,941 Although Faye has come to terms with the fact 113 00:09:14,026 --> 00:09:16,068 she has little in common with her colleagues, 114 00:09:16,592 --> 00:09:19,732 she still finds herself waiting that extra five minutes, 115 00:09:20,100 --> 00:09:22,455 in order to avoid the morning coffee rush. 116 00:09:25,151 --> 00:09:28,518 As Faye took in the solitary figure of her colleague, Teodor, 117 00:09:29,328 --> 00:09:32,437 it occurred to her, she might not be entirely alone. 118 00:09:35,021 --> 00:09:36,849 It is well known amongst the office clique, 119 00:09:37,159 --> 00:09:39,510 that Teodor Popescu is a pervert. 120 00:09:40,307 --> 00:09:43,904 Since daring to try and dance with Sonia at the Christmas party last year, 121 00:09:44,446 --> 00:09:47,881 his fate within this tight-knit pack of employees has been decided. 122 00:09:50,022 --> 00:09:51,264 What isn't well known, 123 00:09:51,811 --> 00:09:55,778 is that for the past year, Riley has taken secret shots of his female colleagues 124 00:09:56,097 --> 00:09:58,941 and posted them anonymously online, under the pseudonym, 125 00:09:59,408 --> 00:10:00,612 Stalker Steve. 126 00:10:05,850 --> 00:10:08,577 Having never been invited to eat lunch with her colleagues, 127 00:10:09,196 --> 00:10:11,868 Faye eats on the same park bench every day. 128 00:10:14,406 --> 00:10:16,117 Looking down at her application, 129 00:10:16,905 --> 00:10:19,662 a familiar feeling came bubbling up through her chest. 130 00:10:20,861 --> 00:10:23,345 A feeling she'd tried to ignore for some time now. 131 00:10:25,154 --> 00:10:26,928 A feeling that, really, 132 00:10:28,055 --> 00:10:29,570 there ought to be more than this. 133 00:10:34,367 --> 00:10:36,603 This is the life Faye has weaved for herself. 134 00:10:37,746 --> 00:10:40,746 One tiny web, lost amongst billions of other tiny webs, 135 00:10:41,096 --> 00:10:43,088 all covering a vast planet. 136 00:10:44,227 --> 00:10:47,446 And most of the time it's the biggest spider who catches the fly. 137 00:10:49,111 --> 00:10:50,768 But every now and then, 138 00:10:51,587 --> 00:10:54,860 fate gives a chance to one, lucky soul. 139 00:11:19,146 --> 00:11:24,334 [Phone rings] 140 00:11:28,025 --> 00:11:29,831 - Faye Banks? - Yes? 141 00:11:30,117 --> 00:11:31,601 It's Mike Macmillan here. 142 00:11:32,257 --> 00:11:34,523 I'm just calling to say congratulations. 143 00:11:34,705 --> 00:11:35,752 How are you feeling? 144 00:11:36,137 --> 00:11:38,637 - Erm. - Pretty overwhelmed, I'm sure. 145 00:11:38,814 --> 00:11:42,431 Well listen, don't worry about anything. Just let it all sink in 146 00:11:42,686 --> 00:11:45,573 and someone will be over to see you in the next few days. 147 00:11:46,902 --> 00:11:47,949 You did it Faye. 148 00:11:49,476 --> 00:11:50,562 I'll see you soon. 149 00:11:50,745 --> 00:11:55,487 [Disconnect tone] 150 00:12:01,111 --> 00:12:03,080 Faye, you're going to be late. 151 00:12:03,775 --> 00:12:05,181 Right, I'll see you later, OK? 152 00:12:21,547 --> 00:12:24,344 Photocopier's broken so we have to use the one in Block B. 153 00:12:26,844 --> 00:12:29,578 Just so you know, Sonia's putting in a formal complaint about 154 00:12:29,680 --> 00:12:32,805 old Teodor Popescu and the Christmas party incident. 155 00:12:33,389 --> 00:12:36,615 Lucy and Pauline have both had enough of his attitude as well 156 00:12:36,710 --> 00:12:38,620 so we're putting our foot down. 157 00:12:39,290 --> 00:12:41,990 Got a meeting with Anderson this afternoon if you want to pop in? 158 00:14:12,807 --> 00:14:14,283 What are you doing standing there? 159 00:14:16,113 --> 00:14:17,442 You're not ready yet. 160 00:14:17,725 --> 00:14:20,240 You know we're going round to your parent's to help them pack. 161 00:14:21,706 --> 00:14:22,706 Jim. 162 00:14:23,127 --> 00:14:24,705 I've got something to tell you. 163 00:14:30,991 --> 00:14:32,616 Oh bloody hell Faye. 164 00:14:41,347 --> 00:14:43,901 [Radio] That was 'De La Rose' with Lay me Down. 165 00:14:45,004 --> 00:14:46,909 Now, with the winner of Seat 25 166 00:14:46,994 --> 00:14:48,678 due to be announced any day now, 167 00:14:48,997 --> 00:14:50,357 today's phone in is 168 00:14:50,495 --> 00:14:55,010 'Oceans on Mars: Science Fiction or Science Fact'. 169 00:14:55,373 --> 00:14:57,736 Well the scientists have been divided-- [Radio switched off] 170 00:15:10,423 --> 00:15:11,517 You OK Faye? 171 00:15:12,238 --> 00:15:15,215 Yeah, just work stuff. Had some layoffs today. 172 00:15:17,534 --> 00:15:18,901 It's not just that though, is it? 173 00:15:21,139 --> 00:15:22,561 I know what you're thinking 174 00:15:23,418 --> 00:15:25,086 and I don't want you to worry about it. 175 00:15:27,595 --> 00:15:29,384 I think we should start trying for a baby. 176 00:15:34,045 --> 00:15:35,873 I wish you'd talk to me about these things. 177 00:15:36,678 --> 00:15:38,506 I've been thinking about it for a while. 178 00:15:39,629 --> 00:15:42,675 It's the next logical step. 179 00:15:43,424 --> 00:15:44,603 It's what we've been missing. 180 00:15:45,875 --> 00:15:47,086 You feeling better now? 181 00:15:47,443 --> 00:15:48,443 Mmm. 182 00:16:03,358 --> 00:16:04,546 -You OK? -Yeah 183 00:16:04,631 --> 00:16:06,136 -Are you sure? -Yes -OK. 184 00:16:07,650 --> 00:16:11,025 So, I'd say I've probably seen half the world by now, 185 00:16:11,666 --> 00:16:13,824 but I think it's my emotional centre 186 00:16:13,909 --> 00:16:15,896 that's really grown on this last trip. 187 00:16:16,508 --> 00:16:18,993 I mean, actually being able to reach out 188 00:16:19,078 --> 00:16:20,939 and touch a starving person. 189 00:16:21,410 --> 00:16:24,051 You can't get that kind of perspective unless you've really lived. 190 00:16:24,137 --> 00:16:26,293 Well, we'd love to see the pictures, wouldn't we Jim? 191 00:16:26,496 --> 00:16:28,722 I've got, like, hundreds on my Mac. I'll show you later. 192 00:16:30,826 --> 00:16:34,200 [Terry] Maggie! Tell them to be careful with those boxes! 193 00:16:34,290 --> 00:16:36,751 I mean, I wasn't actually going to take a camera. 194 00:16:36,850 --> 00:16:38,967 I hate the idea of living life through a lens, but... 195 00:16:41,191 --> 00:16:44,793 Would you mind being a bit more careful with these boxes? 196 00:16:44,924 --> 00:16:46,986 They are full of very expensive things. 197 00:16:47,153 --> 00:16:48,200 Sorry. 198 00:16:48,647 --> 00:16:51,491 Has Pandora been telling you all about her trip to Africa? 199 00:16:51,669 --> 00:16:53,497 Isn't she wonderful. 200 00:16:53,991 --> 00:16:56,827 I did worry about her catching 'Embola' though. 201 00:16:57,773 --> 00:16:59,788 [Jim] You wouldn't catch me sleeping in a mud hut. 202 00:16:59,911 --> 00:17:01,677 That's why you're perfect for Faye. 203 00:17:03,086 --> 00:17:06,961 [Phone] Fenton! Jesus Christ! Fenton! 204 00:17:12,856 --> 00:17:14,215 [Phone] Fenton! 205 00:17:16,400 --> 00:17:19,900 So, er, who was Fenton? 206 00:17:20,174 --> 00:17:23,135 Oh Dad, you're such an idiot. 207 00:17:31,823 --> 00:17:34,417 [Maggie] Oooh! Oh, Jim! 208 00:17:34,839 --> 00:17:37,315 Terry, listen to this! Oh! 209 00:17:44,394 --> 00:17:46,683 Oh! You're going to have a baby? 210 00:17:46,849 --> 00:17:50,076 -Yep. -Terry, they're finally going to try for a baby. 211 00:17:50,165 --> 00:17:52,314 Well done my son. 212 00:17:52,576 --> 00:17:54,701 -About time. -Thank you, thank you. 213 00:17:56,723 --> 00:17:57,840 Thanks Faye. 214 00:17:58,138 --> 00:17:59,349 Wait for your Dad to emigrate, 215 00:17:59,414 --> 00:18:01,594 then you finally decide to give him a grandchild. 216 00:18:03,066 --> 00:18:05,035 We're going to be grandparents! 217 00:18:05,242 --> 00:18:06,648 She's not even pregnant. 218 00:18:06,793 --> 00:18:07,933 [Maggie] Let's have a drink. 219 00:18:08,028 --> 00:18:09,314 Faye, put on a pot. 220 00:18:09,399 --> 00:18:11,751 A pot? I want to celebrate. 221 00:18:12,755 --> 00:18:13,779 Look in that box Pan. 222 00:18:20,048 --> 00:18:22,795 Give us your mugs, glasses are packed. 223 00:18:23,607 --> 00:18:25,849 Bloody hell Pan, not that one. 224 00:18:28,877 --> 00:18:30,135 And none for Faye, 225 00:18:30,252 --> 00:18:31,822 she's trying for a baby. 226 00:18:34,723 --> 00:18:37,848 [TV] The search for the winner of Seat 25 is over. 227 00:18:39,368 --> 00:18:41,759 Macmillan Enterprises confirmed today that the applicant, 228 00:18:41,908 --> 00:18:44,728 chosen from over 700,000 hopefuls, has been informed, 229 00:18:45,122 --> 00:18:48,171 although their identity is being kept private for the time being. 230 00:18:51,843 --> 00:18:54,491 With limited information on the state of the developing atmosphere, 231 00:18:54,914 --> 00:18:58,117 nobody knows if the explorers will be faced with lakes and seas, 232 00:18:58,767 --> 00:18:59,791 or barren desert. 233 00:19:31,976 --> 00:19:33,382 As I'm sure you are aware, 234 00:19:33,467 --> 00:19:35,026 we are under increasing pressure 235 00:19:35,111 --> 00:19:37,456 to find savings within the council. 236 00:19:39,500 --> 00:19:42,758 This department has been under review for the last few months 237 00:19:43,305 --> 00:19:45,861 looking to increase our efficiency within... 238 00:19:50,095 --> 00:19:51,947 I'm so sorry Teodor. 239 00:19:52,686 --> 00:19:56,506 There have been complaints made by certain people here. 240 00:19:58,401 --> 00:19:59,948 There was a meeting. 241 00:20:01,465 --> 00:20:02,465 I know. 242 00:20:05,503 --> 00:20:07,324 You could dispute this. 243 00:20:08,082 --> 00:20:09,410 I could help you. 244 00:20:10,183 --> 00:20:11,334 Why would I do that? 245 00:20:13,038 --> 00:20:14,820 I know what people here think of me. 246 00:20:16,673 --> 00:20:18,850 I've had a stable job for ten years. 247 00:20:21,879 --> 00:20:22,902 I'm lucky. 248 00:20:28,729 --> 00:20:31,721 I'm sorry Teodor, but you've got till the end of the day. 249 00:22:25,519 --> 00:22:27,097 Are you going to be OK? 250 00:22:27,928 --> 00:22:28,928 Of course. 251 00:22:32,351 --> 00:22:33,710 Are you worried about anything? 252 00:22:34,924 --> 00:22:35,955 No. 253 00:22:42,532 --> 00:22:43,602 Thank you for the lift. 254 00:22:47,523 --> 00:22:49,182 -Bye. -Bye. 255 00:23:43,603 --> 00:23:46,811 [Jim] Faye, Chinese is here. 256 00:23:47,411 --> 00:23:48,411 Coming. 257 00:23:54,132 --> 00:23:56,176 [TV] Previously on 'In Cold Blood'-- 258 00:23:56,261 --> 00:23:57,847 Good timing Mr Chinaman. 259 00:24:16,461 --> 00:24:17,469 How was your Dad? 260 00:24:18,162 --> 00:24:19,201 Hey, what's wrong? 261 00:24:20,156 --> 00:24:22,434 I just can't stand it, I'm not going home anymore. 262 00:24:22,591 --> 00:24:24,458 What's happened? Is it your Dad again? 263 00:24:25,208 --> 00:24:28,253 Ever since Mum died, it's like he can't look at me anymore. 264 00:24:29,529 --> 00:24:31,571 It's like I don't have a family anymore. 265 00:24:32,910 --> 00:24:34,879 But I'm your family. 266 00:24:39,285 --> 00:24:41,395 We're two halves of the same person. 267 00:24:42,291 --> 00:24:43,658 You cheesy... 268 00:24:55,050 --> 00:24:56,308 [Laughter] 269 00:25:10,206 --> 00:25:11,472 [Anderson] Hands off my ladies. 270 00:25:32,823 --> 00:25:34,381 [Workman] I would ruin that. 271 00:28:27,915 --> 00:28:29,665 [Crash of bottles] 272 00:28:31,382 --> 00:28:32,390 Hello? 273 00:28:33,431 --> 00:28:34,431 Hello. 274 00:28:35,310 --> 00:28:36,310 Are you OK? 275 00:28:36,713 --> 00:28:37,728 Yeah. 276 00:28:39,188 --> 00:28:40,212 I'm Peter. 277 00:28:41,336 --> 00:28:44,070 Hi. I - I'm Faye. 278 00:28:45,872 --> 00:28:46,887 What are you doing? 279 00:28:48,002 --> 00:28:49,424 I'm looking at Mars. 280 00:28:50,253 --> 00:28:51,417 You can see it from here? 281 00:28:52,452 --> 00:28:53,718 I've got a telescope. 282 00:28:53,872 --> 00:28:56,044 Oh! How does it look? 283 00:28:57,235 --> 00:28:58,235 Mars? 284 00:28:58,572 --> 00:29:00,736 Yeah. Don't say it's red. 285 00:29:05,048 --> 00:29:06,736 It's... It's beautiful. 286 00:29:08,180 --> 00:29:09,242 It's small. 287 00:29:10,731 --> 00:29:12,692 But it's the only planet in our solar system 288 00:29:12,777 --> 00:29:15,984 who's surface features you can really see through a telescope. 289 00:29:16,594 --> 00:29:19,227 It's pretty blurry most of the time but 290 00:29:20,214 --> 00:29:21,792 if you wait long enough, 291 00:29:23,402 --> 00:29:26,058 the thermal currents in our Earth's atmosphere clear 292 00:29:26,613 --> 00:29:28,574 for just a few seconds 293 00:29:30,807 --> 00:29:32,420 and it's breathtaking. 294 00:29:33,255 --> 00:29:36,239 You can see shadows 295 00:29:36,327 --> 00:29:38,030 and the black canals. 296 00:29:38,717 --> 00:29:40,623 You used to be able to see the polar caps 297 00:29:40,678 --> 00:29:42,123 but they've gone of course. 298 00:29:42,685 --> 00:29:43,685 Wow. 299 00:29:44,747 --> 00:29:47,197 I've never heard anyone describe it like that before. 300 00:29:49,983 --> 00:29:52,254 Sometimes I like to think I can make out 301 00:29:52,396 --> 00:29:55,857 clouds and weather systems. 302 00:29:56,602 --> 00:29:58,453 But no one's sure of that yet. 303 00:30:00,301 --> 00:30:01,465 It's amazing. 304 00:30:03,132 --> 00:30:06,242 A hundred years ago, astronomers were looking up at the canals, 305 00:30:07,126 --> 00:30:10,712 convinced that intelligent life was living there. 306 00:30:11,471 --> 00:30:13,455 And here we are now, 307 00:30:13,978 --> 00:30:16,127 looking up at that same planet, 308 00:30:17,156 --> 00:30:20,211 convinced that at any time now, 309 00:30:20,288 --> 00:30:21,734 it will be us living there. 310 00:30:47,660 --> 00:30:49,675 [Alarm] 311 00:32:24,970 --> 00:32:27,579 By the way, I've invited June and Peter round for dinner tonight. 312 00:32:27,672 --> 00:32:28,883 June and Peter? 313 00:32:28,968 --> 00:32:30,921 Yeah, from next door. Is that alright? 314 00:32:31,631 --> 00:32:35,127 Erm. OK. Why? 315 00:32:35,379 --> 00:32:36,994 Well I though it might be nice Faye. 316 00:32:37,306 --> 00:32:40,368 They've been living there nearly three months and we hardly know them, OK? 317 00:32:40,476 --> 00:32:41,522 OK. 318 00:32:43,462 --> 00:32:44,962 You doing your chicken thing? 319 00:32:45,106 --> 00:32:46,153 Of course. 320 00:32:47,002 --> 00:32:49,416 Hey, you know that it's nearly 7.45? 321 00:32:51,587 --> 00:32:52,672 I'll see you this evening. 322 00:33:05,536 --> 00:33:08,030 [Phone] So please leave your message after the tone. 323 00:33:09,716 --> 00:33:13,396 Hello Mr. Anderson, it's Faye Banks here. Erm... 324 00:33:13,698 --> 00:33:16,377 I'm really sorry but I'm not really feeling myself today, 325 00:33:16,462 --> 00:33:18,977 and I'm not going to be able to make it in to work. 326 00:33:20,122 --> 00:33:22,458 Sorry. Bye. 327 00:34:16,547 --> 00:34:18,702 [Child laughing] 328 00:34:42,116 --> 00:34:44,944 Oh! Hello. 329 00:34:46,575 --> 00:34:47,771 I found this. 330 00:34:48,141 --> 00:34:49,727 Thought your daughter might like it. 331 00:34:52,842 --> 00:34:53,873 Look Flossie. 332 00:34:54,932 --> 00:34:56,026 This is for you. 333 00:35:00,838 --> 00:35:02,994 Thanks Faye. This is a nice surprise. 334 00:35:03,731 --> 00:35:05,137 Thanks for inviting us over tonight. 335 00:35:05,289 --> 00:35:07,765 That's OK. It'll be nice. 336 00:35:09,033 --> 00:35:10,080 Are you not working today? 337 00:35:10,903 --> 00:35:12,262 I should be really. 338 00:35:12,912 --> 00:35:14,677 Maybe keep it hush hush tonight. 339 00:35:15,169 --> 00:35:16,169 Yeah sure. 340 00:35:16,872 --> 00:35:18,723 So what are you up to for the rest of the day? 341 00:35:19,761 --> 00:35:21,714 Nothing at all actually. 342 00:35:22,618 --> 00:35:25,005 Well it looks like me and Flossie are going into space. 343 00:35:26,208 --> 00:35:27,224 Sounds great. 344 00:35:27,593 --> 00:35:30,216 If you're not doing anything you're more than welcome to join us. 345 00:35:30,364 --> 00:35:31,395 Flossie would love that. 346 00:35:34,351 --> 00:35:36,789 Yeah, OK. 347 00:35:39,153 --> 00:35:40,325 I'll come round. 348 00:35:56,814 --> 00:35:58,954 Roar! 349 00:35:59,223 --> 00:36:00,684 Are you a space dinosaur? 350 00:36:01,163 --> 00:36:02,257 Are you on the moon? 351 00:36:08,970 --> 00:36:10,867 -Is that better? -Yes. 352 00:36:23,491 --> 00:36:26,827 Atishoo, atishoo, we all fall down! 353 00:36:33,886 --> 00:36:36,448 What would you do if you had the chance to go to Mars? 354 00:36:37,408 --> 00:36:39,127 You mean if I won Seat 25? 355 00:36:41,003 --> 00:36:42,003 Yeah. 356 00:36:43,975 --> 00:36:45,381 Well, there'd be a lot to lose. 357 00:36:47,839 --> 00:36:49,042 So you wouldn't go? 358 00:36:51,318 --> 00:36:54,229 I'm glad I'm not in the position to have to make that choice. 359 00:37:39,028 --> 00:37:41,246 [Classical music plays] 360 00:37:50,688 --> 00:37:51,962 Teodor? 361 00:38:00,686 --> 00:38:01,694 Faye. 362 00:38:01,968 --> 00:38:04,312 I'm sorry, you're front door was open. 363 00:38:05,134 --> 00:38:07,377 I hope you don't mind me being here? 364 00:38:08,301 --> 00:38:10,137 I'll shut the door. 365 00:38:24,941 --> 00:38:26,808 I'm pleased to see you Faye. 366 00:38:27,863 --> 00:38:29,895 Please, sit down, sit down. 367 00:38:30,007 --> 00:38:31,476 Let me turn the music down. 368 00:38:37,447 --> 00:38:38,635 Would you like a drink? 369 00:38:39,278 --> 00:38:40,348 Thank you. 370 00:38:58,454 --> 00:39:00,852 I hope you don't mind me coming to see you? 371 00:39:02,422 --> 00:39:04,274 I've been thinking about you. 372 00:39:04,675 --> 00:39:06,363 Passed your flat a few times, 373 00:39:06,629 --> 00:39:08,566 wondering how you are. 374 00:39:08,819 --> 00:39:10,451 That's very kind of you. 375 00:39:15,955 --> 00:39:17,776 I didn't know you played the cello. 376 00:39:18,740 --> 00:39:20,506 Oh, I don't really. 377 00:39:21,573 --> 00:39:23,612 I try. It was left to me. 378 00:39:25,909 --> 00:39:28,065 Who's the woman in the photographs? 379 00:39:28,674 --> 00:39:31,158 That's er, that's Marion, 380 00:39:31,906 --> 00:39:32,961 my wife. 381 00:39:33,361 --> 00:39:34,993 She died some time ago. 382 00:39:35,542 --> 00:39:36,854 I'm so sorry. 383 00:39:37,822 --> 00:39:39,650 In our home country 384 00:39:39,861 --> 00:39:41,838 she was a professional cellist. 385 00:39:43,126 --> 00:39:46,259 I persuaded her to come to England, to follow her dream. 386 00:39:47,340 --> 00:39:50,543 In the end that was a mistake, she never found success here. 387 00:39:51,756 --> 00:39:53,935 Did you ever think about returning home? 388 00:39:55,399 --> 00:39:57,508 Life has a way of trapping you. 389 00:39:58,223 --> 00:39:59,489 Before we knew it 390 00:39:59,946 --> 00:40:01,422 ten years had passed. 391 00:40:01,683 --> 00:40:04,136 After so much time it's difficult to change. 392 00:40:05,932 --> 00:40:07,217 You must miss her. 393 00:40:08,823 --> 00:40:10,784 In some ways I'm pleased 394 00:40:11,102 --> 00:40:13,056 she's not here to see me now. 395 00:40:13,888 --> 00:40:15,693 To see what's become of me. 396 00:40:16,842 --> 00:40:20,514 Oh Teodor, I felt so terrible about letting you go. 397 00:40:21,470 --> 00:40:22,547 Not at all, 398 00:40:22,888 --> 00:40:24,747 it was probably what I needed. 399 00:40:27,877 --> 00:40:29,721 Are you going somewhere, Teodor? 400 00:40:32,556 --> 00:40:34,884 Yes, I thought I would. 401 00:40:36,103 --> 00:40:37,595 Will you be seeing your family? 402 00:40:39,811 --> 00:40:40,819 I think so. 403 00:40:44,470 --> 00:40:46,080 How long will you be gone? 404 00:40:47,235 --> 00:40:48,485 I have no idea. 405 00:40:48,780 --> 00:40:50,280 I may never come back. 406 00:40:52,173 --> 00:40:54,001 What about all your possessions? 407 00:40:55,034 --> 00:40:57,784 I have no interest in any of this stuff anymore. 408 00:40:58,476 --> 00:41:01,991 But, your wife's cello, your photographs. 409 00:41:03,306 --> 00:41:05,189 That instrument is not my wife. 410 00:41:05,467 --> 00:41:07,405 I don't see her when I look at it. 411 00:41:08,414 --> 00:41:10,157 And when I try to play it, 412 00:41:10,476 --> 00:41:11,703 I'm not holding her. 413 00:41:12,218 --> 00:41:13,835 But when I hear music, 414 00:41:14,651 --> 00:41:15,651 I can hear her. 415 00:41:17,680 --> 00:41:19,938 I'm thinking of going away too. 416 00:41:20,271 --> 00:41:21,747 I thought you would eventually. 417 00:41:22,609 --> 00:41:24,015 Somewhere nice I hope? 418 00:41:25,564 --> 00:41:26,595 I hope so. 419 00:41:30,717 --> 00:41:32,780 I used to be just like you. 420 00:41:32,957 --> 00:41:34,660 I thought I had all the time in the world. 421 00:41:34,806 --> 00:41:37,322 Then one day, I caught myself in the mirror 422 00:41:37,491 --> 00:41:40,437 and I actually heard my biological clock ticking, 423 00:41:40,502 --> 00:41:41,854 it was awful. 424 00:41:42,353 --> 00:41:44,955 But no one wants to be an old Mum, do they? 425 00:41:45,034 --> 00:41:46,940 So I made a swift decision 426 00:41:47,301 --> 00:41:48,301 and got pregnant. 427 00:41:48,419 --> 00:41:49,419 You told them then? 428 00:41:49,516 --> 00:41:52,117 No. Oh, what's this? 429 00:41:52,223 --> 00:41:54,082 -It's nothing. -We're trying for a baby. 430 00:41:54,344 --> 00:41:55,485 Really? 431 00:41:55,724 --> 00:41:57,107 -Yep. -I'd never have guessed. 432 00:41:57,207 --> 00:41:58,231 Are you Faye? 433 00:41:58,421 --> 00:42:01,360 Oh goody, we can start sharing horror stories then. 434 00:42:01,764 --> 00:42:03,709 Did I ever tell you about my 435 00:42:03,847 --> 00:42:08,144 agonising 72 hour birthing nightmare? 436 00:42:08,596 --> 00:42:10,444 -Posted it all on Facebook. -You didn't? 437 00:42:10,546 --> 00:42:13,592 People loved it. And the film. You should do the same Faye. 438 00:42:13,697 --> 00:42:15,106 Faye doesn't do Facebook. 439 00:42:15,266 --> 00:42:17,782 Peter's the same. I think it's so weird. 440 00:42:18,512 --> 00:42:21,797 Still, most women are only on Facebook so they can 441 00:42:21,882 --> 00:42:24,488 -spy on their husbands. -Well, I'll take that as a compliment then. 442 00:42:24,578 --> 00:42:25,805 Why are you on there then? 443 00:42:25,878 --> 00:42:28,870 Why indeed! I certainly don't need to spy on Peter. 444 00:42:29,018 --> 00:42:31,252 He does jack all but sit in the garden all day. 445 00:42:34,379 --> 00:42:37,192 Some people spend all day working. 446 00:42:37,690 --> 00:42:40,175 Some people, who have a boring job, 447 00:42:40,247 --> 00:42:42,862 - need a bit of Facebook to break the day up. - Bet he loves it! 448 00:42:43,020 --> 00:42:46,066 Bet you sit at home all day watching tennis, don't you Peter? I bloody would! 449 00:42:46,166 --> 00:42:47,166 Oh yeah? 450 00:42:47,292 --> 00:42:50,221 So you're going to send Faye off to work after the baby's born are you? 451 00:42:50,363 --> 00:42:52,317 No of course not. Sorry, no offence Peter. 452 00:42:52,454 --> 00:42:54,790 God, you are so lucky Faye. 453 00:42:55,059 --> 00:42:57,255 You're going to be able to relax, away from work, 454 00:42:57,399 --> 00:42:59,860 meet up with the other Mums and do baby talk, 455 00:42:59,961 --> 00:43:03,414 then wander round Mothercare, picking out really cute little outfits. 456 00:43:03,690 --> 00:43:05,610 Faye was just born for motherhood, weren't you? 457 00:43:05,794 --> 00:43:08,603 My beautiful wife and my great kid just sitting at home, 458 00:43:08,688 --> 00:43:11,516 waiting for me to come back from work. I mean, it's the dream, isn't it? 459 00:43:13,660 --> 00:43:14,699 I don't know. 460 00:43:16,267 --> 00:43:17,267 What do you mean? 461 00:43:19,926 --> 00:43:22,004 I don't think that's what Faye wants. 462 00:43:22,488 --> 00:43:24,051 Of course that's what she wants. 463 00:43:24,449 --> 00:43:27,687 That's what normal people want. Not everone's oulook on life 464 00:43:27,772 --> 00:43:30,787 -is as skewed as yours Peter. -Well I mean, it's hoses for courses, isn't it? 465 00:43:30,845 --> 00:43:33,646 -I'm sure whatever works for Peter and June-- -It doesn't work for me 466 00:43:33,731 --> 00:43:35,465 and Peter, it works for Peter. 467 00:43:35,554 --> 00:43:37,226 I think you've had enough to drink, June. 468 00:43:38,208 --> 00:43:39,653 Oh, well. 469 00:43:39,975 --> 00:43:42,172 Thank you for keeping an eye on it Peter. You know 470 00:43:42,390 --> 00:43:45,327 for someone so liberal, you do a bloody good job of telling me what to do. 471 00:43:45,405 --> 00:43:47,975 -Let's go to bed. -And do what Peter? 472 00:43:49,300 --> 00:43:51,479 I'm thrilled you're trying for a baby. 473 00:43:52,038 --> 00:43:53,546 At least we know you're having sex. 474 00:44:03,777 --> 00:44:06,199 Thought she was going to throw a plate at him at one point. 475 00:44:07,035 --> 00:44:10,315 -Poor Peter. -What do you mean 'poor Peter'? The man's an idiot. 476 00:44:10,944 --> 00:44:12,483 June's a complete cow. 477 00:44:13,139 --> 00:44:14,662 Peter's a wet fish. 478 00:44:15,180 --> 00:44:17,729 How they ever got together in the first place, I've got no idea. 479 00:44:17,789 --> 00:44:19,235 They make the worst couple. 480 00:44:19,510 --> 00:44:22,135 They must have started closer together but grown apart. 481 00:44:23,414 --> 00:44:25,422 Sort of like the opposite to us then, really. 482 00:44:26,291 --> 00:44:28,752 Jim, I don't ever want to end up like them. 483 00:45:40,062 --> 00:45:41,335 [Terry] About bloody time! 484 00:45:45,112 --> 00:45:46,284 [Jim] Sorry Terry, sorry. 485 00:45:47,559 --> 00:45:48,567 [Jim] No let me do that. 486 00:45:59,100 --> 00:46:00,107 [Jim] That everything? 487 00:46:12,034 --> 00:46:14,893 For God's sake, pull yourself together Maggie. 488 00:46:16,833 --> 00:46:18,192 What's wrong Maggie? 489 00:46:18,873 --> 00:46:20,397 Your Dad's what's wrong. 490 00:46:22,001 --> 00:46:23,946 My mother died in that bed. 491 00:46:24,794 --> 00:46:26,825 I wanted to die in it too. 492 00:46:26,958 --> 00:46:30,083 I've told you Maggie, I'm not spending two thousand pounds 493 00:46:30,168 --> 00:46:32,485 to ship a mouldy old bed over to Spain. 494 00:46:32,842 --> 00:46:34,225 We're going to get a nice new one 495 00:46:34,310 --> 00:46:37,831 and then maybe I'll have a decent night's sleep for the first time in ten years, 496 00:46:37,916 --> 00:46:39,212 and mind that car Jim. 497 00:46:49,242 --> 00:46:50,610 What terminal was it again Terry? 498 00:46:50,924 --> 00:46:53,705 'One' Jim. Christ, how many times boy. 499 00:46:54,344 --> 00:46:56,836 You got a blind bend coming up here too. 500 00:47:00,068 --> 00:47:02,579 Do you think you'll ever come back to England again Terry? 501 00:47:02,864 --> 00:47:04,919 Tell me what I'd come back for Jim. 502 00:47:06,124 --> 00:47:07,273 The business runs itself. 503 00:47:07,358 --> 00:47:09,383 I can get the football on Sky Sports. 504 00:47:09,874 --> 00:47:11,194 Food's better over there, 505 00:47:11,439 --> 00:47:12,696 weather's better over there, 506 00:47:12,781 --> 00:47:15,297 and at least I can speak English and be understood over there. 507 00:47:15,507 --> 00:47:17,999 Do you know how working class you sound Terry? 508 00:47:18,797 --> 00:47:21,391 Christ, where we're moving we're going to have English neighbours. 509 00:47:21,719 --> 00:47:23,328 There's a bloody luxury. 510 00:47:24,945 --> 00:47:27,218 It's certainly going to take a bit of getting used to. 511 00:47:27,470 --> 00:47:31,040 I mean, I haven't found a single English hairdresser over there yet. 512 00:47:32,161 --> 00:47:34,044 And I will miss 'Marks'. 513 00:47:35,616 --> 00:47:38,740 At this rate I'll have to come back to get my hair done and do my shopping. 514 00:47:45,407 --> 00:47:48,805 [Announcement] Your attention please. This is a security announcement. 515 00:47:49,394 --> 00:47:52,839 Passengers are reminded not to leave luggage or belongings unattended 516 00:47:52,937 --> 00:47:55,437 as they may be removed or destroyed without warning 517 00:47:55,546 --> 00:47:57,186 by the security services. 518 00:48:12,435 --> 00:48:14,214 -You'll need this. -Oh. 519 00:48:17,559 --> 00:48:18,824 I'm going to miss you Dad. 520 00:48:21,573 --> 00:48:23,972 Come on Maggs, let's not miss the bloddy thing. 521 00:48:32,194 --> 00:48:34,464 [Radio] coming up to 17.35. 522 00:48:34,749 --> 00:48:37,195 And we're talking again about Seat 25. 523 00:48:37,280 --> 00:48:38,858 And I'm thrilled to announce 524 00:48:39,056 --> 00:48:42,172 we will have Michael Macmillan himself, joining us here-- 525 00:48:42,344 --> 00:48:45,532 [Pandora] I've got to be honest, I can't believe how selfish Dad's being. 526 00:48:45,811 --> 00:48:49,131 He didn't even ask me how I'd feel about him taking early retirement. 527 00:48:49,216 --> 00:48:52,773 What am I supposed to do now? He doesn't seem to care that I don't have anywhere to live. 528 00:48:52,860 --> 00:48:54,719 You both have jobs, you can afford a mortgage. 529 00:48:54,851 --> 00:48:57,069 I don't work and he hasn't done anything to help. 530 00:48:57,246 --> 00:48:59,425 How long are you planning on staying with us Pandora? 531 00:49:00,170 --> 00:49:01,709 We can help you get a job Pan 532 00:49:01,843 --> 00:49:03,850 and then we can look for somewhere you can rent. 533 00:49:03,979 --> 00:49:05,534 I don't want a job Faye. 534 00:49:05,757 --> 00:49:07,718 I'm not like you, I can't be tied down. 535 00:49:08,572 --> 00:49:11,015 Well you've got your Yoga retreat in a few weeks, haven't you? 536 00:49:11,101 --> 00:49:13,761 [Pandora] As if I can afford to go on that now. 537 00:49:15,118 --> 00:49:17,517 [Radio] If Macmillan wants to race NASA to Mars, 538 00:49:17,620 --> 00:49:19,346 why doesn't he go himself? 539 00:49:19,484 --> 00:49:20,515 Good question. 540 00:49:20,717 --> 00:49:22,459 And Helen from East Grinstead tweets: 541 00:49:22,639 --> 00:49:25,213 As long as my taxes don't end up being spent 542 00:49:25,303 --> 00:49:27,998 retrieving twenty-five rotting bodies from Mars, 543 00:49:28,376 --> 00:49:29,859 it's all right with me. 544 00:49:29,944 --> 00:49:31,914 [Pandora] I reckon dying in space 545 00:49:31,999 --> 00:49:34,354 must be like, the worst way to die. 546 00:49:34,709 --> 00:49:36,316 Even though it only lasts a minute or so, 547 00:49:36,417 --> 00:49:39,234 can you imagine the agony? You know your tongue and your eyes freeze 548 00:49:39,319 --> 00:49:41,923 and your blood boils in your veins and then you turn like, blue? 549 00:49:42,008 --> 00:49:43,915 I don't think that's very likely Pandora. 550 00:49:44,000 --> 00:49:45,304 [Pandora]It is, isn't it Faye? 551 00:49:45,504 --> 00:49:46,910 I suppose that can happen. 552 00:49:47,062 --> 00:49:49,023 [Pandora] And you swell up to twice your size 553 00:49:49,108 --> 00:49:51,021 and your lungs burst like balloons. 554 00:49:51,243 --> 00:49:54,728 Jesus Christ. Sounds like you'd have to be pretty bloody brave. 555 00:49:54,819 --> 00:49:57,273 [Pandora] No, you have to be really selfish. 556 00:49:57,878 --> 00:50:01,385 You know most of them are leaving wives and children behind to go on this ego trip? 557 00:50:01,530 --> 00:50:03,316 -Would you pull over please Jim? -[Jim] What? 558 00:50:03,631 --> 00:50:04,639 I don't feel well. 559 00:50:04,747 --> 00:50:06,895 Look, there'll be a service station on the motorway. 560 00:50:06,958 --> 00:50:08,623 Would you pull over, please Jim! 561 00:50:36,088 --> 00:50:39,081 [Macmillan's voice on the radio] Advances in science, medicine, technology. 562 00:50:39,166 --> 00:50:42,471 These are the thing that will be firing these brave people. 563 00:50:43,390 --> 00:50:46,755 These explorers may have felt deep isolation here on Earth. 564 00:50:46,897 --> 00:50:50,030 They may be disillusioned with the path their lives have taken. 565 00:50:50,226 --> 00:50:53,976 But these are people who care deeply about humanity. 566 00:50:54,960 --> 00:50:57,949 These people won't be thinking about what they'll be losing, 567 00:50:58,801 --> 00:51:00,637 but about what they'll be gaining. 568 00:51:01,605 --> 00:51:05,261 This mission isn't about running away. 569 00:51:06,038 --> 00:51:09,491 It'll be an opportunity for them to fall in love with life again. 570 00:51:34,732 --> 00:51:37,693 Faye. Where are you going? 571 00:51:38,533 --> 00:51:40,695 Please Jim, stop following me. 572 00:51:41,008 --> 00:51:43,159 Er, why? What's the matter? 573 00:51:43,606 --> 00:51:45,262 Go away. 574 00:51:46,784 --> 00:51:47,792 Fine. 575 00:51:48,239 --> 00:51:49,254 Jim... 576 00:51:52,367 --> 00:51:53,469 You're pathetic. 577 00:51:54,579 --> 00:51:55,900 I'm leaving you. 578 00:51:56,687 --> 00:51:57,718 No you're not. 579 00:51:58,613 --> 00:52:01,760 I don't know what the hell is wrong with you at the moment, but I'm sick of it. 580 00:52:02,098 --> 00:52:04,547 -It's not about you. -You're damn right it's not about me. 581 00:52:05,849 --> 00:52:07,552 I've always been there for you. 582 00:52:07,874 --> 00:52:09,530 I mean, where are your friends? 583 00:52:10,302 --> 00:52:11,591 Where are your family? 584 00:52:11,950 --> 00:52:14,473 I'm all you've got left and this is how you treat me. 585 00:52:14,694 --> 00:52:16,967 -I'm sorry. -But that's not good enough. 586 00:52:31,928 --> 00:52:33,397 Things have got to change. 587 00:52:35,022 --> 00:52:36,498 I don't know how to change? 588 00:53:35,549 --> 00:53:36,556 [Door knock] 589 00:53:49,191 --> 00:53:51,824 Hello Faye, my name is Jeanie. 590 00:53:52,200 --> 00:53:54,796 I'm from Macmillan Enterprises. Can I come in? 591 00:54:00,782 --> 00:54:02,571 Please, sit down Faye. 592 00:54:13,286 --> 00:54:16,340 Well first of all, I'd like to say congratulations. 593 00:54:16,610 --> 00:54:17,860 You must be thrilled. 594 00:54:18,060 --> 00:54:20,451 I'm a personal representative of Mike Macmillan. 595 00:54:20,702 --> 00:54:22,773 I'm sorry he couldn't be here today but 596 00:54:22,858 --> 00:54:25,263 I'm afraid he doesn't like to leave the Hub much anymore. 597 00:54:25,609 --> 00:54:30,017 Unfortunately the press have managed to get information about our competition winner and 598 00:54:30,113 --> 00:54:34,066 will at this moment be finding out that it is you who have won Seat 25. 599 00:54:34,545 --> 00:54:40,569 [Phone rings] 600 00:54:45,417 --> 00:54:47,852 Now, I'm sure you are aware 601 00:54:47,937 --> 00:54:51,167 that the ticket you have recently won is extremely valuable 602 00:54:51,273 --> 00:54:53,273 and must be treated accordingly. 603 00:54:53,576 --> 00:54:57,048 Do you realise how many people would want to take that ticket from you Faye? 604 00:54:57,687 --> 00:54:59,843 How much that ticket could be worth? 605 00:55:00,476 --> 00:55:02,218 Well, if you're happy with that, 606 00:55:02,405 --> 00:55:04,741 I'd like to briefly talk about the contract, if I may? 607 00:55:05,031 --> 00:55:08,320 At the moment, you have only shown an interest in our mission to Mars 608 00:55:08,437 --> 00:55:11,312 and are under no obligation to take things further. 609 00:55:11,761 --> 00:55:14,699 Of course, we are extremely hopeful that you will join us 610 00:55:14,969 --> 00:55:18,076 and so we are inviting you to a primary meeting with Mr. Macmillan, 611 00:55:18,224 --> 00:55:20,044 this Friday at the Hub. 612 00:55:20,546 --> 00:55:21,757 All OK? 613 00:55:23,149 --> 00:55:25,360 You may feel alone at the moment Faye 614 00:55:25,728 --> 00:55:28,478 but you're certainly not. Do you inderstand? 615 00:55:30,488 --> 00:55:32,145 Goodbye then Faye. 616 00:55:32,575 --> 00:55:35,090 We are all so looking forward to getting to know you better. 617 00:55:42,466 --> 00:55:44,576 Yes, as we expected. 618 00:55:44,998 --> 00:55:46,091 Not to worry. 619 00:55:46,218 --> 00:55:48,247 If you have any problems just let us know. 620 00:55:48,459 --> 00:55:49,639 You know where we are. 621 00:55:50,212 --> 00:55:51,345 Godbye then Faye. 622 00:56:01,404 --> 00:56:04,709 [Shouts from reporters] 623 00:56:19,973 --> 00:56:21,231 Morning. 624 00:56:21,684 --> 00:56:23,043 I had the worst night's sleep. 625 00:56:23,233 --> 00:56:24,795 And that room gives me the creeps. 626 00:56:25,053 --> 00:56:27,585 I'm surprised Jim lets you put up all that space crap. 627 00:56:27,695 --> 00:56:28,991 Put the kettle on, would you? 628 00:56:30,966 --> 00:56:33,400 Coffee, yes. 629 00:56:34,798 --> 00:56:37,371 [TV plays in the background] 630 00:56:39,354 --> 00:56:42,464 The BBC reckon they know who's won the Seat 25 thing. 631 00:56:42,665 --> 00:56:44,352 They're about to announce it apparently. 632 00:56:48,041 --> 00:56:50,064 Oi! I was watching that. 633 00:56:50,308 --> 00:56:53,558 [News anchor] The identity of the Seat 25 competition winner 634 00:56:53,683 --> 00:56:55,292 has finally been revealed. 635 00:56:56,310 --> 00:56:59,482 We've had our information confirmed by Macmillan Enterprises 636 00:56:59,634 --> 00:57:01,532 and have just had a personal announcement-- 637 00:57:01,617 --> 00:57:03,404 Er, Faye? 638 00:57:03,698 --> 00:57:06,273 Did you know there's a load of people standing in the driveway? 639 00:57:06,663 --> 00:57:08,226 What the hell are they doing? 640 00:57:08,759 --> 00:57:10,243 Erm, hello? 641 00:57:10,649 --> 00:57:11,899 What are you doing? 642 00:57:12,579 --> 00:57:13,969 Go away. 643 00:57:14,438 --> 00:57:16,602 They must have the wrong house or something. 644 00:57:17,825 --> 00:57:18,848 What the... 645 00:57:19,015 --> 00:57:21,789 That woman just took a photo of me, cheeky cow! 646 00:57:24,674 --> 00:57:28,565 [Shouts from reporters] 647 00:57:37,020 --> 00:57:39,387 What's happening? What have I done? 648 00:57:39,812 --> 00:57:42,594 You haven't really won Seat 25 Faye. 649 00:57:43,175 --> 00:57:45,112 I mean, they've oviously made a mistake. 650 00:57:45,746 --> 00:57:48,016 No. I won it. 651 00:57:48,396 --> 00:57:49,424 What? 652 00:57:49,775 --> 00:57:51,088 Everyone's going to know now. 653 00:57:51,206 --> 00:57:52,847 Jim! Jim's going to find out! 654 00:57:53,248 --> 00:57:54,326 You haven't told Jim? 655 00:57:54,480 --> 00:57:55,558 I meant to. 656 00:57:55,700 --> 00:57:57,200 Bloody hell Faye! 657 00:57:57,629 --> 00:57:59,762 You decide to go to Mars forever 658 00:58:00,313 --> 00:58:01,836 and you forget to tell your husband? 659 00:58:02,092 --> 00:58:05,519 [Shouting outside] 660 00:58:06,033 --> 00:58:09,923 Oh crap. Jim's back Faye and he doesn't look very happy. 661 00:58:10,724 --> 00:58:12,779 It looks like he's arguing with someone. 662 00:58:13,003 --> 00:58:15,253 Oh, Jim's having a fight with one of them. 663 00:58:16,105 --> 00:58:19,433 OMG! He's just punched a man in the face! 664 00:58:19,861 --> 00:58:23,079 -Come look Faye! Faye? -Tell Jim I'm not here. 665 00:58:23,449 --> 00:58:26,262 [Inaudible shouts] 666 00:58:27,996 --> 00:58:29,011 Where is she? 667 00:58:29,935 --> 00:58:30,935 Upstairs. 668 00:58:37,277 --> 00:58:38,746 What the hell is going on Faye? 669 00:58:38,876 --> 00:58:41,040 -Please Jim, let me explain. -Is it true? 670 00:58:42,256 --> 00:58:44,248 Just tell me, is it true? 671 00:58:44,338 --> 00:58:45,424 -Yes. -Christ! 672 00:58:45,605 --> 00:58:47,613 -But listen-- -No, you listen. 673 00:58:48,044 --> 00:58:50,301 Do you know how humiliating this is for me? 674 00:58:50,737 --> 00:58:52,690 Were you trying to make me look stupid? 675 00:58:52,812 --> 00:58:54,719 No, I was trying to tell you, 676 00:58:54,795 --> 00:58:57,646 -I've been trying to tell you. -Tell me what? 677 00:58:57,901 --> 00:59:00,980 What, that you fancy flying off to the other side of the Solar System? 678 00:59:01,075 --> 00:59:03,200 For what? A holiday? 679 00:59:03,802 --> 00:59:05,223 What is going on 680 00:59:05,294 --> 00:59:07,684 -in that stupid little head of yours? -Stop it. 681 00:59:08,826 --> 00:59:10,162 This is a marriage Faye. 682 00:59:10,240 --> 00:59:12,349 -But I'm not happy. -Neither am I. 683 00:59:13,171 --> 00:59:15,515 You don't make me happy Faye. 684 00:59:15,600 --> 00:59:17,685 You make no attempt to make me happy. 685 00:59:17,903 --> 00:59:21,163 -I've tried. It's not that I don't care about you. -Oh, don't you dare. 686 00:59:21,251 --> 00:59:23,926 Don't you dare try and make out like this is somehow my fault. 687 00:59:24,011 --> 00:59:26,266 No! No, this is no one's fault, 688 00:59:26,336 --> 00:59:28,297 -this just isn't working anymore. -Faye! 689 00:59:28,565 --> 00:59:29,971 Faye, come back! 690 00:59:30,505 --> 00:59:31,872 [Jim] I'm sorry! 691 01:02:19,051 --> 01:02:20,075 Can't go in there. 692 01:02:21,131 --> 01:02:22,131 What's happened? 693 01:02:22,684 --> 01:02:23,879 Killed himself, hasn't he? 694 01:02:24,301 --> 01:02:25,355 Teodor? 695 01:02:25,504 --> 01:02:26,504 I don't know his name. 696 01:02:26,770 --> 01:02:29,738 One of my kids saw him through the window, hanging from a light fitting. 697 01:02:31,307 --> 01:02:32,549 Nasty shock for him. 698 01:02:33,963 --> 01:02:36,240 Mind you, I suppose he sees worse on his computer games. 699 01:02:37,514 --> 01:02:38,538 How d'you know him? 700 01:02:38,651 --> 01:02:39,690 We work together. 701 01:02:39,823 --> 01:02:41,487 Oh, so he did work then? 702 01:02:41,737 --> 01:02:43,276 Better than most of them round here. 703 01:02:44,667 --> 01:02:46,003 Wonder what made him do it. 704 01:02:49,456 --> 01:02:51,031 Nasty way to go. 705 01:03:08,349 --> 01:03:09,396 Excuse me. 706 01:03:09,824 --> 01:03:10,895 DC Poole. 707 01:03:11,964 --> 01:03:13,269 Can I have a quick word please? 708 01:03:14,429 --> 01:03:16,069 I saw you up at the door there. 709 01:03:16,270 --> 01:03:17,661 Are you a family member? 710 01:03:17,962 --> 01:03:19,680 Erm, no, we work together. 711 01:03:19,821 --> 01:03:21,555 -He's a friend. -And you are? 712 01:03:22,035 --> 01:03:24,261 Er, Faye. Faye Banks. 713 01:03:24,907 --> 01:03:27,242 When was the last time you saw Mr. Popescu? 714 01:03:27,524 --> 01:03:29,375 I saw him two nights ago 715 01:03:29,528 --> 01:03:31,434 but he was meant to be leaving today. 716 01:03:31,726 --> 01:03:34,461 -Leaving? -He was going to see his family. 717 01:03:35,640 --> 01:03:37,312 -Family? -Yes. 718 01:03:39,835 --> 01:03:41,460 Look, I'm sorry to have to tell you this, 719 01:03:41,545 --> 01:03:45,061 but Mr. Popescu died in the early hours of yesterday morning. 720 01:03:46,169 --> 01:03:47,857 It doesn't make any sense. 721 01:03:48,616 --> 01:03:51,246 Do you get the impression he was unhappy about anything? 722 01:03:51,417 --> 01:03:52,448 I don't know. 723 01:03:53,836 --> 01:03:55,375 He said he was going home. 724 01:03:56,350 --> 01:03:59,061 You mentioned you were work colleagues, is that right? 725 01:03:59,191 --> 01:04:00,886 Yes, we worked together for the council 726 01:04:01,079 --> 01:04:03,165 but he, he left quite recently. 727 01:04:03,342 --> 01:04:05,731 I see. And Mr. Popescu told you 728 01:04:05,816 --> 01:04:08,894 -he was going to visit his family, is that right? -Yes. 729 01:04:09,634 --> 01:04:12,501 Right. Only, 730 01:04:13,436 --> 01:04:15,882 Mr. Popescu didn't have any family. 731 01:05:13,422 --> 01:05:14,741 [Sound of a twig snapping] 732 01:05:48,340 --> 01:05:51,379 [Teacher] So what was so remarkable about Helen Sharman? 733 01:05:51,539 --> 01:05:54,071 Not only was she the first Briton in space, 734 01:05:54,347 --> 01:05:55,797 she was also a woman. 735 01:05:55,985 --> 01:05:58,634 How many of you girls will leave such an impression? 736 01:05:58,838 --> 01:06:00,690 [Party music] 737 01:06:08,485 --> 01:06:10,594 He's completely wrong for you Faye. 738 01:06:26,480 --> 01:06:28,264 I don't know what you want me to say. 739 01:06:29,510 --> 01:06:31,839 I know it's not in science, but it's a job. 740 01:06:33,596 --> 01:06:34,900 We need the money. 741 01:07:40,506 --> 01:07:42,003 Faye, where have you been? 742 01:07:53,911 --> 01:07:55,177 Are you leaving? 743 01:08:01,213 --> 01:08:02,338 Yes. 744 01:08:04,763 --> 01:08:07,521 I never for a moment thought they'd choose me, 745 01:08:08,904 --> 01:08:11,606 but now they have, I have to go. 746 01:08:12,686 --> 01:08:14,366 I'm so sorry. 747 01:08:18,109 --> 01:08:19,539 Remember when we first met? 748 01:08:22,532 --> 01:08:23,586 Yes. 749 01:08:25,188 --> 01:08:28,696 It was at that traffic light party when David and Susie started going out. 750 01:08:29,945 --> 01:08:31,055 No it wasn't. 751 01:08:34,376 --> 01:08:37,845 No, it was Diane's party when she had the giant chocolate horse. 752 01:08:38,896 --> 01:08:42,232 I went with my mate Phil, because he was trying to pull Diane. 753 01:08:43,263 --> 01:08:45,513 I'd totally forgotten about that. 754 01:08:48,779 --> 01:08:51,810 You were so quiet and shy back then. 755 01:08:54,539 --> 01:08:57,008 She must have said something that really pissed you off, 756 01:08:58,107 --> 01:09:00,389 because you snapped the horses head off. 757 01:09:03,453 --> 01:09:06,101 Phil always blamed you for never getting with Diane. 758 01:09:12,170 --> 01:09:13,170 Don't go. 759 01:09:16,200 --> 01:09:17,723 I do love you Jim. 760 01:10:08,705 --> 01:10:10,541 [Sound of a door opening] 761 01:10:20,031 --> 01:10:21,499 -Hi Peter. -Faye. 762 01:10:23,103 --> 01:10:26,345 Is it true? Are you going to Mars? 763 01:10:27,524 --> 01:10:28,641 Yeah. 764 01:10:29,447 --> 01:10:30,447 Bugger me. 765 01:10:31,508 --> 01:10:32,539 So when are you going? 766 01:10:32,909 --> 01:10:35,065 Pretty soon. For the training. 767 01:10:36,567 --> 01:10:37,567 We'll miss you. 768 01:10:38,402 --> 01:10:41,730 I'll miss you too. And Flossie. 769 01:10:45,163 --> 01:10:46,925 Are you sure you've thought this through? 770 01:10:48,759 --> 01:10:49,970 Barely. 771 01:10:50,988 --> 01:10:53,589 I just know I have to go. 772 01:10:57,410 --> 01:10:58,574 How did Jim take it? 773 01:11:00,937 --> 01:11:03,198 It's difficult. But he's-- 774 01:11:03,285 --> 01:11:05,940 You don't have to go all the way to Mars to run away from him. 775 01:11:07,162 --> 01:11:08,178 What? 776 01:11:08,913 --> 01:11:10,468 You're giving up on everything. 777 01:11:11,363 --> 01:11:12,987 Life could still be good for you here. 778 01:11:13,089 --> 01:11:14,988 I've made up my mind Peter. 779 01:11:17,708 --> 01:11:20,138 Right, OK. 780 01:11:22,001 --> 01:11:23,360 Well I guess this is goodbye. 781 01:11:24,567 --> 01:11:26,372 Oh. Yeah. 782 01:11:27,982 --> 01:11:29,147 Keep in touch. 783 01:11:30,053 --> 01:11:31,959 Yeah. Of course. 784 01:11:53,099 --> 01:11:54,888 Do you know, since yesterday I've had, like, 785 01:11:54,973 --> 01:11:56,630 900 new followers on twitter? 786 01:12:05,522 --> 01:12:07,065 Oh, Maggie called last night. 787 01:12:07,686 --> 01:12:09,655 She said Dad's really disappointed in you. 788 01:12:12,093 --> 01:12:13,929 Don't worry, I'll call them. 789 01:12:44,148 --> 01:12:45,483 [Narrator] Faye's journey to work, 790 01:12:45,581 --> 01:12:48,339 affords her an average of seventeen minutes, twice a day, 791 01:12:48,879 --> 01:12:52,137 which she fills wondering at the life of total strangers. 792 01:12:55,635 --> 01:12:56,862 What are their hopes? 793 01:12:58,023 --> 01:12:59,312 What are their fears? 794 01:13:00,618 --> 01:13:01,634 Are they happy? 795 01:13:09,684 --> 01:13:12,700 With Faye's life now stretching so far ahead of her, 796 01:13:14,517 --> 01:13:16,232 the empty faces staring back at her 797 01:13:16,339 --> 01:13:19,792 made her feel as though she was looking at our world from a great distance. 798 01:13:21,873 --> 01:13:24,717 Her former colleagues now serving only to remind her, 799 01:13:24,983 --> 01:13:28,233 of the total insignificance of everything. 800 01:13:30,846 --> 01:13:32,245 That, no matter what, 801 01:13:32,889 --> 01:13:35,162 the Earth will keep turning. 802 01:13:39,655 --> 01:13:42,171 This is the story of an ordinary woman. 803 01:13:43,596 --> 01:13:45,361 But like all ordinary people, 804 01:13:47,150 --> 01:13:50,337 she is capable of doing something extraordinary. 805 01:13:57,428 --> 01:13:58,436 This is Faye. 806 01:13:59,406 --> 01:14:00,453 Or, Faye Banks. 807 01:14:02,449 --> 01:14:03,589 This is her life. 808 01:14:05,397 --> 01:14:06,412 Or at least, 809 01:14:06,747 --> 01:14:08,153 her life so far. 810 01:14:45,800 --> 01:14:47,027 Hello brave girl. 811 01:14:47,699 --> 01:14:50,593 Thank you. It's nice to meet you Mr. Macmillan. 812 01:14:50,678 --> 01:14:52,514 No, the pleasure's all mine. 813 01:15:02,383 --> 01:15:04,188 [Capcom] T minus 2 minutes to launch 814 01:15:04,301 --> 01:15:08,317 [Commander] Initiative One is on internal power. Setting SCE to auxilliary. 815 01:15:08,871 --> 01:15:10,334 [Flight control] Roger that flight. 816 01:15:11,173 --> 01:15:14,502 Faye, you are extraordinary. 817 01:15:15,281 --> 01:15:17,796 Your application moved me incredibly. 818 01:15:18,451 --> 01:15:20,170 You remind me of me, 819 01:15:20,647 --> 01:15:23,280 when I was a boy, looking out at Mars, 820 01:15:23,505 --> 01:15:25,435 totally convinced that one day 821 01:15:25,582 --> 01:15:27,355 we would be standing on it's surface. 822 01:15:28,036 --> 01:15:30,192 I am so proud 823 01:15:30,733 --> 01:15:32,054 to meet you Faye. 824 01:15:33,090 --> 01:15:36,613 You are prepared to face the adventure, despite the risks, 825 01:15:37,950 --> 01:15:41,520 and I'm more than a little touched that you're putting your trust in me. 826 01:15:43,246 --> 01:15:44,410 But how are you feeling? 827 01:15:45,623 --> 01:15:46,755 I don't know. 828 01:15:48,009 --> 01:15:49,384 Nauseous? 829 01:15:50,444 --> 01:15:51,460 Guilty. 830 01:15:51,545 --> 01:15:54,518 I can't pretend to understand how difficult this must be for you. 831 01:15:56,110 --> 01:15:57,946 If I'm honest, 832 01:15:59,073 --> 01:16:01,315 I can't see why you chose me. 833 01:16:01,928 --> 01:16:03,960 I'm not sure what I have to offer. 834 01:16:04,164 --> 01:16:06,625 You say that I'm brave 835 01:16:06,922 --> 01:16:08,539 and extraordinary. 836 01:16:09,579 --> 01:16:12,810 -But I don't feel any of that. -And yet, here you are. 837 01:16:13,235 --> 01:16:15,143 In spite of every obstacle. 838 01:16:15,228 --> 01:16:18,071 Can you imagine how many people would have buckled by now? 839 01:16:18,266 --> 01:16:19,343 I can. 840 01:16:20,212 --> 01:16:23,197 The journey is nothing, Faye. 841 01:16:25,020 --> 01:16:28,809 It is always the first step which is the hardest. 842 01:16:29,761 --> 01:16:32,852 [Flight] Fourteen, thirteen, twelve, 843 01:16:33,435 --> 01:16:36,224 eleven, ten, nine, 844 01:16:36,889 --> 01:16:39,600 eight, seven, six, 845 01:16:39,738 --> 01:16:44,031 main engine start, three, two, one, 846 01:16:44,188 --> 01:16:46,438 lift off, we have lift off. 847 01:16:54,534 --> 01:16:55,737 [Commander] Approaching 2 Gs. 848 01:16:59,036 --> 01:17:00,146 2.5. 849 01:17:13,956 --> 01:17:15,807 Roger, throttling up. 850 01:17:18,789 --> 01:17:19,922 3 Gs. 851 01:17:21,527 --> 01:17:22,535 Three and a half. 852 01:17:24,875 --> 01:17:25,875 4 Gs. 853 01:17:35,038 --> 01:17:37,077 [Commander] This is the final transmission 854 01:17:37,237 --> 01:17:38,901 from the interplanetary craft, 855 01:17:39,001 --> 01:17:40,121 Initiative One, 856 01:17:40,391 --> 01:17:41,688 approaching the horizon 857 01:17:41,978 --> 01:17:44,431 of the Martian electormagnetic anomaly. 858 01:17:45,382 --> 01:17:46,757 We leave the Earth behind 859 01:17:46,955 --> 01:17:48,479 with hope for it's future. 860 01:17:48,931 --> 01:17:50,626 As we pass into silence, 861 01:17:51,065 --> 01:17:53,401 we take with us the voice of humanity. 862 01:17:54,513 --> 01:17:57,466 -To our families and loved ones, we send our eternal-- -[Static] 863 01:18:02,022 --> 01:18:03,947 [Commander] This is Initiative One 864 01:18:04,151 --> 01:18:07,425 -Signing-- -[Static]