1 00:01:03,660 --> 00:01:07,658 Reports are coming in of serious civil unrest in Cyprus. 2 00:01:07,831 --> 00:01:10,951 Attacks on British villas, bars and restaurants, 3 00:01:11,126 --> 00:01:14,245 riotous assembly, criminal damage and affray. 4 00:01:14,421 --> 00:01:16,793 Someone's leaked the news 5 00:01:16,965 --> 00:01:20,583 that there's been a massive oil strike in Watling water, 6 00:01:20,760 --> 00:01:24,046 just off the northern Cyprus coast. 7 00:01:24,264 --> 00:01:26,659 The Turks have got the lot 8 00:01:26,868 --> 00:01:29,471 and the Greeks are playing merry hell about it. 9 00:01:30,561 --> 00:01:33,397 A tragedy for the Cyprus settlement 10 00:01:33,564 --> 00:01:37,609 and, naturally, a chance to reassert our own superiority 11 00:01:37,777 --> 00:01:40,350 over the pretender Makepeace 12 00:01:40,530 --> 00:01:43,151 and enhance our standing in the polls. 13 00:01:44,158 --> 00:01:46,234 Watch this. 14 00:01:47,036 --> 00:01:49,450 Can the Prime Minster deny 15 00:01:49,451 --> 00:01:51,864 that he has manipulated the Cyprus settlement 16 00:01:52,041 --> 00:01:55,706 so that Britain and Turkey could exploit offshore oil? 17 00:01:55,878 --> 00:01:59,923 Did he know of the presence of oil before the negotiations? 18 00:02:00,132 --> 00:02:02,546 Was Sir Clive Watling aware 19 00:02:02,547 --> 00:02:04,960 of the presence of oil before casting his vote? 20 00:02:05,137 --> 00:02:07,711 And will the Prime Minister assure us 21 00:02:07,890 --> 00:02:13,643 that neither he nor anyone in his family has profited from these shabby dealings? 22 00:02:14,313 --> 00:02:17,314 - Order! - Shame! 23 00:02:17,524 --> 00:02:19,683 Prime Minister. 24 00:02:22,279 --> 00:02:25,302 I am amazed that any member of this House 25 00:02:25,511 --> 00:02:27,700 should choose this moment 26 00:02:27,868 --> 00:02:30,822 to raise these sleazy innuendos 27 00:02:30,996 --> 00:02:35,409 when British property is at risk, when British lives are threatened, 28 00:02:35,584 --> 00:02:39,249 when the very stability of Europe is in danger! 29 00:02:39,421 --> 00:02:43,964 But I will give him his answer. No, there is no truth in the accusation. 30 00:02:44,176 --> 00:02:48,090 No, there was no manipulation of the border settlement. 31 00:02:48,305 --> 00:02:51,424 How could there be? What is he suggesting? 32 00:02:51,600 --> 00:02:56,060 That five distinguished international judges acted corruptly? 33 00:02:56,938 --> 00:02:59,643 If he is, then let him say so. 34 00:03:00,275 --> 00:03:02,351 Mr Tom Makepeace. 35 00:03:02,569 --> 00:03:06,187 I was not suggesting that the judges acted corruptly. 36 00:03:06,364 --> 00:03:08,802 I am questioning whether 37 00:03:08,803 --> 00:03:11,240 they were adequately briefed about the oil deposits, 38 00:03:11,452 --> 00:03:15,153 whether information was held back by this government 39 00:03:15,331 --> 00:03:17,935 to further British interests 40 00:03:17,936 --> 00:03:20,539 at the expense of the local Greek community. 41 00:03:20,753 --> 00:03:22,627 Hear, hear! 42 00:03:22,797 --> 00:03:27,091 Is it any wonder that they're protesting and demonstrating? 43 00:03:27,301 --> 00:03:30,836 Is the Prime Minister able to comment on that? 44 00:03:40,898 --> 00:03:44,232 I have to inform the House that half an hour ago 45 00:03:44,402 --> 00:03:48,814 the British High Commission in Cyprus was attacked by an armed mob 46 00:03:48,989 --> 00:03:51,510 and the High Commissioner 47 00:03:51,511 --> 00:03:54,031 and some of his staff are being held as hostages. 48 00:03:54,245 --> 00:03:59,037 The Right Honourable Gentleman might well reflect on the consequences 49 00:03:59,208 --> 00:04:01,959 that follow malicious rumour-mongering. 50 00:04:02,169 --> 00:04:05,953 Perhaps he might now wish that he had remained silent 51 00:04:06,131 --> 00:04:09,465 instead of fanning the flames of riot and disorder. 52 00:04:11,470 --> 00:04:13,551 I could say more, 53 00:04:13,552 --> 00:04:15,633 but my thoughts must be with our countrymen 54 00:04:15,808 --> 00:04:18,049 whose lives are in peril. 55 00:04:18,227 --> 00:04:20,830 If the House will excuse me now, 56 00:04:20,831 --> 00:04:23,434 I have to take urgent counsel with my ministers. 57 00:04:28,320 --> 00:04:30,893 This is even better than we dared hope. 58 00:04:31,073 --> 00:04:33,486 An act of wanton aggression 59 00:04:33,487 --> 00:04:35,900 calling for decisive action by a strong leader, 60 00:04:36,077 --> 00:04:38,651 someone who will put a bit of stick about. 61 00:04:38,830 --> 00:04:42,579 "Cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war" and so forth. 62 00:04:42,751 --> 00:04:46,618 Do not mistake me. My anger and determination is real. 63 00:04:46,796 --> 00:04:49,548 I feel it. It courses through my veins. 64 00:04:49,716 --> 00:04:52,919 I feel strong again. I feel young again. 65 00:04:59,184 --> 00:05:01,509 - General Gough. - Prime Minister. 66 00:05:01,686 --> 00:05:06,395 May I present Claire Carlsen, my PPS, Geoffrey Booza Pitt, John Rayner, 67 00:05:06,566 --> 00:05:09,139 Michael Wolfin and Commander Corder? 68 00:05:09,319 --> 00:05:11,892 - We've met. - Come and sit down. 69 00:05:12,071 --> 00:05:16,069 I see this as a military as well as a political situation. 70 00:05:16,242 --> 00:05:19,077 I regard it as tantamount to a small war. 71 00:05:19,245 --> 00:05:22,448 Will you negotiate over the return of the hostages? 72 00:05:22,623 --> 00:05:27,962 No, we will retake the High Commission. There are British citizens there. 73 00:05:28,170 --> 00:05:32,085 Those terrorists gave us no warning. They'll get none. 74 00:05:32,299 --> 00:05:34,654 I want minimal British casualties, 75 00:05:34,655 --> 00:05:37,008 not so fussy about their people. Can you do it? 76 00:05:37,221 --> 00:05:39,718 It's a bit tricky, element of surprise. 77 00:05:39,824 --> 00:05:42,215 We want to kick the shit out of them. 78 00:05:42,434 --> 00:05:44,593 Broadly speaking, yes. 79 00:05:44,812 --> 00:05:47,309 We want to beam it all back home, 80 00:05:47,414 --> 00:05:49,806 our boys bounding through the olive groves... 81 00:05:51,527 --> 00:05:53,187 Sorry. 82 00:05:53,362 --> 00:05:57,691 I gather that a man called Theodopolous is the focus of all this 83 00:05:57,866 --> 00:06:00,653 and the main threat to Nicolaou. 84 00:06:00,869 --> 00:06:03,577 Extreme nationalist. Been out of fashion lately, 85 00:06:03,787 --> 00:06:06,076 but knows how to wind them up. 86 00:06:06,250 --> 00:06:08,823 He must see this as his big chance. 87 00:06:09,002 --> 00:06:11,410 We could simply take him out. 88 00:06:14,216 --> 00:06:17,834 I think we need to make urgent diplomatic noises, 89 00:06:18,011 --> 00:06:22,803 try and persuade Theodopolous to talk the thing through sensibly. 90 00:06:23,016 --> 00:06:27,180 Would that provide the necessary element of surprise for your chaps? 91 00:06:27,354 --> 00:06:29,560 Yes, I think it would. 92 00:06:54,631 --> 00:06:56,707 Hello... Hello? 93 00:06:56,883 --> 00:07:01,758 Jardine here, sir. We're in. No British casualties. Just one snag. 94 00:07:01,971 --> 00:07:05,091 The High Commissioner's not here any more. 95 00:07:05,266 --> 00:07:07,555 - Where is he? - No idea, sir. 96 00:07:07,727 --> 00:07:10,099 - OK. Well done. - Thank you, sir. 97 00:07:10,271 --> 00:07:12,892 - You heard that? - It's a triumph. 98 00:07:13,065 --> 00:07:16,185 A moral and a military triumph. Thank you very much. 99 00:07:16,360 --> 00:07:18,851 What about the Commissioner? 100 00:07:19,030 --> 00:07:21,271 It will be presented as a triumph 101 00:07:21,449 --> 00:07:23,511 and when we've tracked down the terrorists 102 00:07:23,616 --> 00:07:24,948 and punished them 103 00:07:25,119 --> 00:07:29,496 and reinstated the Commissioner, that will be another triumph. 104 00:07:29,665 --> 00:07:31,871 Thank you. Goodnight. 105 00:07:34,378 --> 00:07:36,667 As the prisoners leave the building 106 00:07:36,876 --> 00:07:39,372 to be handed over to the civil authorities, 107 00:07:39,550 --> 00:07:43,334 we speak to Major Jimmy Jardine who led the assault. 108 00:07:43,554 --> 00:07:48,595 We had the advantage of surprise which helped to minimise casualties. 109 00:07:48,767 --> 00:07:52,717 Very pleased about that. None of us likes killing people. 110 00:07:52,938 --> 00:07:55,511 How do you feel today, Major Jardine? 111 00:07:55,691 --> 00:07:58,810 Satisfaction that we did our job and did it well. 112 00:07:58,986 --> 00:08:03,066 Very proud of my men. Chuffed to the bollocks, reallyI 113 00:08:04,032 --> 00:08:06,844 What a curious phrase "chuffed to the bollocks". 114 00:08:07,054 --> 00:08:09,239 It's kind of folk poetry, really. 115 00:08:10,831 --> 00:08:13,119 Look at this, Francis! 116 00:08:13,291 --> 00:08:16,209 "Kebabbed!" I think that's awfully good. 117 00:08:16,378 --> 00:08:19,996 Even the "Guardian" has a tone of grudging admiration. 118 00:08:20,173 --> 00:08:25,380 Yes, it's worked so far, but we have to be prepared to do as much as it takes. 119 00:08:25,553 --> 00:08:29,218 - Subdue the whole island? - I hope it won't come to that. 120 00:08:29,390 --> 00:08:33,340 But we must uphold the rule of law and honour our promises. 121 00:08:33,520 --> 00:08:37,564 - Which promises did you have in mind? - To President Nicolaou. 122 00:08:38,316 --> 00:08:41,934 - Our Falklands. - Our Falklands. 123 00:08:45,782 --> 00:08:47,858 I'm awfully sorry. 124 00:08:48,034 --> 00:08:52,197 I hope we can rearrange it. John's really keen to have you on. 125 00:08:52,371 --> 00:08:54,827 I knew this would happen. 126 00:08:54,828 --> 00:08:57,283 Bloody British Broadcasting, you waste my time! 127 00:08:57,460 --> 00:08:58,835 Dad! 128 00:08:59,003 --> 00:09:01,576 - Will he be all right? - He'll be fine. 129 00:09:05,885 --> 00:09:09,550 - I really am sorry. - It's not your fault. Goodbye. 130 00:09:10,181 --> 00:09:12,257 - Hello! - Hi! 131 00:09:12,433 --> 00:09:15,968 - What happened? - They cancelled my father's interview. 132 00:09:16,145 --> 00:09:18,221 Let's go up there. 133 00:09:18,397 --> 00:09:21,517 Cypriot war graves aren't hot enough news. 134 00:09:21,734 --> 00:09:25,778 Everything's about the storming of the High Commission. 135 00:09:25,946 --> 00:09:29,362 If they held a second ballot now, he'd romp it. 136 00:09:29,533 --> 00:09:32,106 You only think about party leadership? 137 00:09:32,286 --> 00:09:34,389 No, of course not. 138 00:09:34,390 --> 00:09:37,327 But anyone who attacks him now is going to look like a traitor. 139 00:09:37,541 --> 00:09:41,159 Just keep asking the questions. He's had his triumph. 140 00:09:41,336 --> 00:09:45,630 Maybe now he will share all the oil and release all the secrets. 141 00:09:45,799 --> 00:09:49,049 - I doubt it. - Then it'll all go wrong for him. 142 00:09:49,261 --> 00:09:54,468 The whole settlement will break down. It needs the consent of the people. 143 00:09:55,142 --> 00:09:56,684 Right. 144 00:09:56,852 --> 00:10:00,719 Time for mending fences now, time for healing wounds. 145 00:10:00,897 --> 00:10:03,709 Good. That's absolutely the right line to take. 146 00:10:03,919 --> 00:10:06,104 We'll fix that old bastard yet. 147 00:10:19,249 --> 00:10:21,574 Order! Order! 148 00:10:22,794 --> 00:10:25,249 Mr Tom Makepeace. 149 00:10:25,421 --> 00:10:29,585 May I congratulate the Prime Minister on a flamboyant gesture 150 00:10:29,759 --> 00:10:32,380 which maybe did more harm than good? 151 00:10:32,553 --> 00:10:36,717 Two more Cypriots dead at British hands, two more widows. 152 00:10:37,433 --> 00:10:39,509 Two more graves. 153 00:10:39,685 --> 00:10:41,874 It is sad. It is very sad. 154 00:10:41,979 --> 00:10:44,063 I'm sure he must feel it as much as I do. 155 00:10:44,232 --> 00:10:49,570 I'd just like to ask the Prime Minister if he can reassure the people of Cyprus 156 00:10:49,737 --> 00:10:52,524 that he has their best interests at heart. 157 00:10:52,698 --> 00:10:54,940 - Hear, hear! - Order! 158 00:10:55,659 --> 00:10:58,115 Prime Minister. 159 00:10:59,246 --> 00:11:01,661 I'd like to thank the Right Honourable Gentleman 160 00:11:01,871 --> 00:11:03,659 for his remarks. 161 00:11:03,834 --> 00:11:06,605 Those of us who know the pity of war at first hand 162 00:11:06,814 --> 00:11:08,959 prate less freely about it. 163 00:11:09,173 --> 00:11:13,087 We now intend to find and release the High Commissioner 164 00:11:13,260 --> 00:11:16,241 and to offer assistance to President Nicolaou 165 00:11:16,451 --> 00:11:19,014 to re-establish the rule of law. 166 00:11:19,183 --> 00:11:23,512 Should we give in to terrorism and the threat of terrorism? 167 00:11:23,729 --> 00:11:27,394 - Hear, hear! - Order, order! Mr Tom Makepeace. 168 00:11:27,566 --> 00:11:30,401 Would it not be a generous gesture 169 00:11:30,569 --> 00:11:33,030 to ensure that the oil revenues 170 00:11:33,031 --> 00:11:35,907 should enrich both communities in Cyprus? 171 00:11:36,825 --> 00:11:41,036 Not just a conglomerate of British and Turkish interests? 172 00:11:41,246 --> 00:11:43,819 Would it not be simple common sense 173 00:11:43,999 --> 00:11:47,866 to now release all the papers relating to EOKA graves? 174 00:11:48,044 --> 00:11:50,666 - Hear, hear! - Order! 175 00:11:51,506 --> 00:11:53,084 Order! 176 00:11:53,800 --> 00:11:56,089 Prime Minister. 177 00:11:56,261 --> 00:11:58,864 I see no reason to intervene 178 00:11:58,865 --> 00:12:01,468 in perfectly proper commercial practices. 179 00:12:02,142 --> 00:12:04,763 Nor do I see any reason to interfere 180 00:12:04,936 --> 00:12:08,886 in the perfectly proper regulations of the Official Secrets Act. 181 00:12:09,107 --> 00:12:11,711 Is the Prime Minister hiding anything personal 182 00:12:11,921 --> 00:12:13,899 regarding the Cyprus graves? 183 00:12:20,743 --> 00:12:24,823 I never thought to hear such words spoken in this House. 184 00:12:24,997 --> 00:12:29,125 If the gentleman had set out to foment unrest and violence, 185 00:12:29,293 --> 00:12:31,915 he could not have chosen a better way. 186 00:12:32,838 --> 00:12:37,547 Let him reflect, if more blood is shed in Cyprus, 187 00:12:37,718 --> 00:12:42,676 it will be upon his conscience, not upon mine. 188 00:12:53,108 --> 00:12:54,651 Tom. 189 00:12:57,071 --> 00:13:00,190 - Have you got a minute? - Yes, of course. 190 00:13:00,366 --> 00:13:02,987 No one else seems keen to talk to me. 191 00:13:03,160 --> 00:13:06,778 Most people were very moved, Tom. I was very moved. 192 00:13:06,955 --> 00:13:09,577 You're right. It is time to heal wounds. 193 00:13:09,750 --> 00:13:14,127 I'm trying to get Francis to see that, but he's on such a high. 194 00:13:14,296 --> 00:13:16,917 I just want you to know I'm still with you. 195 00:13:19,301 --> 00:13:22,586 How can you be with me when you're with him? 196 00:13:22,763 --> 00:13:26,807 Tom, it's just a job. I'm an ambitious girl. You know that. 197 00:13:27,934 --> 00:13:30,556 That question at the end rattled him. 198 00:13:30,729 --> 00:13:33,849 Have you got anything that would stand up? 199 00:13:34,024 --> 00:13:36,645 Is that what this conversation is about? 200 00:13:36,818 --> 00:13:40,234 He sent you after me to find out how much I know? 201 00:13:40,405 --> 00:13:44,948 No, he doesn't know I'm talking to you and he'd be upset if he did know. 202 00:13:45,118 --> 00:13:47,609 His vanity is truly awesome. 203 00:13:47,787 --> 00:13:50,907 Have you got anything that would break him? 204 00:13:51,791 --> 00:13:54,288 Not yet. In an odd way, 205 00:13:54,290 --> 00:13:56,786 I'd almost like the allegations to be untrue. 206 00:13:57,505 --> 00:14:01,834 I've always hated the bastard, but he has his own kind of integrity. 207 00:14:02,010 --> 00:14:05,877 So sure of himself and what he stands for. Rock-solid. 208 00:14:06,848 --> 00:14:09,136 How are you now, Tom? 209 00:14:09,934 --> 00:14:12,425 Oh, fine. You know... 210 00:14:12,603 --> 00:14:14,679 I'm all right. 211 00:14:14,856 --> 00:14:17,347 I'm still here if you need me. 212 00:14:17,525 --> 00:14:20,016 If there's anything I can do... 213 00:14:20,695 --> 00:14:23,150 Are you serious about that? 214 00:14:23,322 --> 00:14:25,398 Try me. 215 00:14:27,326 --> 00:14:29,765 There's a document we're trying to trace : 216 00:14:29,975 --> 00:14:31,787 Cyprus File 743/8. 217 00:14:32,456 --> 00:14:34,947 - Maria's relatives? - Yes. 218 00:14:35,126 --> 00:14:40,167 Apparently, there's a signature on it from the officer in charge at the time. 219 00:14:40,339 --> 00:14:43,673 I don't have access to the files. It's top-secret. 220 00:14:43,884 --> 00:14:46,126 You could get hold of it. 221 00:14:46,303 --> 00:14:49,921 Only by pretending that FU had requested it himself. 222 00:14:51,934 --> 00:14:55,978 That's a criminal offence. I could get seven years for it. 223 00:14:58,982 --> 00:15:03,644 No, I'm sorry. It's too much to ask. You do understand? 224 00:15:03,820 --> 00:15:06,108 Of course. I shouldn't have mentioned it. 225 00:15:06,213 --> 00:15:07,770 Forgive me. 226 00:15:08,700 --> 00:15:10,776 Don't you know yet? 227 00:15:11,495 --> 00:15:13,950 I could forgive you anything. 228 00:15:16,708 --> 00:15:19,184 He has nothing. 229 00:15:19,185 --> 00:15:23,327 All he knows is what he's read in the papers and what that girl has told him. 230 00:15:23,507 --> 00:15:26,840 - Thank you, Claire. - There's nothing to know. 231 00:15:27,010 --> 00:15:29,631 - You've done nothing wrong. - Exactly. 232 00:15:29,804 --> 00:15:32,304 You know what he said? 233 00:15:32,305 --> 00:15:35,012 He said he envied you your certainty, your integrity. 234 00:15:35,727 --> 00:15:40,389 He actually admires you, Francis. Rock-solid. That's how he sees you. 235 00:15:40,565 --> 00:15:44,148 - I am rock-solid. - Ten times the man he is. 236 00:15:44,777 --> 00:15:46,236 Twenty. 237 00:15:46,404 --> 00:15:49,031 He's like a child seeking comfort. 238 00:15:49,032 --> 00:15:52,074 All he wants is to be told how wonderful he is. 239 00:15:52,285 --> 00:15:54,117 He's not a man. 240 00:15:54,118 --> 00:15:55,950 He hasn't got the strength to stand alone. 241 00:15:56,164 --> 00:15:59,165 - A boy of tears. - Exactly. 242 00:16:00,793 --> 00:16:02,169 So... 243 00:16:02,378 --> 00:16:04,869 How do we proceed from here? 244 00:16:06,382 --> 00:16:10,546 Is it time to heal the wounds, is it time to make reparations, 245 00:16:10,720 --> 00:16:13,258 appease the Cypriot radicals? 246 00:16:13,431 --> 00:16:15,969 Is it time to be magnanimous? 247 00:16:16,809 --> 00:16:21,387 I think that would be weakness and it would be seen as weakness. 248 00:16:22,982 --> 00:16:26,101 If you want to make a conciliatory gesture, 249 00:16:26,277 --> 00:16:29,895 why not release all the documents about the graves? 250 00:16:30,573 --> 00:16:33,194 That's not possible, I'm afraid, Claire. 251 00:16:33,367 --> 00:16:35,988 - Why not? - There are good reasons. 252 00:16:36,161 --> 00:16:39,945 - You don't need to know what they are. - Of course not. 253 00:16:40,124 --> 00:16:42,697 - Sorry, I thought... - I'm tired, Claire. 254 00:16:42,918 --> 00:16:45,919 - It's been a very tiring day. - Of course. 255 00:16:47,005 --> 00:16:49,923 - I'll see you in the morning, then. - Yes. 256 00:16:51,760 --> 00:16:55,674 Thank you, Claire. You've been quite immeasurably helpful. 257 00:17:02,145 --> 00:17:04,767 She knows something, doesn't she? 258 00:17:04,940 --> 00:17:07,016 What is it? 259 00:17:07,192 --> 00:17:09,813 She moves so easily from camp to camp 260 00:17:09,986 --> 00:17:12,608 like Cressida, a daughter of the game. 261 00:17:12,781 --> 00:17:16,944 She speaks of Makepeace with contempt...to me. 262 00:17:18,078 --> 00:17:20,829 How does she speak of me to him? 263 00:17:23,208 --> 00:17:25,284 That's immaterial. 264 00:17:25,460 --> 00:17:27,668 Whatever she knows, 265 00:17:27,669 --> 00:17:30,086 it's nothing that could possibly damage me. 266 00:17:30,298 --> 00:17:32,628 I don't think you appreciate 267 00:17:32,629 --> 00:17:34,960 the gravity of the situation, Mr Urquhart. 268 00:17:35,136 --> 00:17:38,256 There's a big demonstration right outside. 269 00:17:38,431 --> 00:17:41,004 My people think they've been swindled. 270 00:17:41,184 --> 00:17:44,303 We must have a renegotiation of the boundaries, 271 00:17:44,479 --> 00:17:47,052 so that both sides benefit from the oil. 272 00:17:47,273 --> 00:17:50,559 That's a matter for the international community. 273 00:17:50,777 --> 00:17:54,644 But I need your support now. You gave me your word. 274 00:17:54,864 --> 00:17:58,197 Is this British justice? You betrayed my people! 275 00:17:58,409 --> 00:18:00,982 Don't shout at me, Mr Nicolaou. 276 00:18:01,162 --> 00:18:03,492 You know enough about me 277 00:18:03,493 --> 00:18:05,824 to know I'll always back my words with actions 278 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:08,325 and I stand by my friends. 279 00:18:08,502 --> 00:18:12,915 You may call upon British troops any time you think it necessary. 280 00:18:13,090 --> 00:18:16,424 You must realise I couldn't possibly do that. 281 00:18:16,594 --> 00:18:20,045 I can't use foreign troops against my own people! 282 00:18:20,264 --> 00:18:23,799 My advice to you is that you simply stand firm. 283 00:18:23,976 --> 00:18:26,496 Making concessions in the face of threats 284 00:18:26,706 --> 00:18:29,017 is taken as a sign of weakness. 285 00:18:29,189 --> 00:18:33,650 And please remember, we are prepared to back you all the way. 286 00:18:38,282 --> 00:18:40,440 Well, gentlemen... 287 00:18:40,617 --> 00:18:45,445 We have a lead on the hostage location. Activity around the presidential lodge. 288 00:18:45,664 --> 00:18:49,080 Not the palace, the hunting lodge in the mountains. 289 00:18:49,251 --> 00:18:52,667 Theodopolous may have the High Commissioner there. 290 00:18:52,879 --> 00:18:55,026 Good. Get confirmation. 291 00:18:55,132 --> 00:18:57,173 You'd better liaise with army intelligence. 292 00:18:57,384 --> 00:19:00,385 If we are going to go in there, we must be sure. 293 00:19:20,615 --> 00:19:23,188 Come in. 294 00:19:26,204 --> 00:19:28,611 Do sit down, Mrs Carlsen. 295 00:19:29,415 --> 00:19:31,491 Thank you. 296 00:19:37,381 --> 00:19:41,509 - There's not a problem, is there? - I'm sure there won't be. 297 00:19:41,677 --> 00:19:44,251 I just wanted to be quite clear. 298 00:19:44,430 --> 00:19:49,507 This document has such a high security clearance, I cannot read it myself. 299 00:19:49,727 --> 00:19:51,269 Really? 300 00:19:51,979 --> 00:19:54,517 Um, how do you manage, then? 301 00:19:55,149 --> 00:19:57,557 I avert my eyes, Mrs Carlsen. 302 00:20:00,696 --> 00:20:02,505 This is for the Prime Minister, you say? 303 00:20:02,715 --> 00:20:04,314 That's right. 304 00:20:05,326 --> 00:20:06,990 I am his PPS. 305 00:20:06,991 --> 00:20:09,489 I'm going straight from here to Downing Street. 306 00:20:09,663 --> 00:20:11,726 And you'll sign for it, 307 00:20:11,727 --> 00:20:14,206 taking full responsibility for its safety? 308 00:20:14,376 --> 00:20:16,452 Yes, of course. 309 00:20:16,628 --> 00:20:18,206 Fine. 310 00:20:18,380 --> 00:20:21,001 If you just sign and date there, please. 311 00:20:28,223 --> 00:20:30,299 Thank you. 312 00:20:30,475 --> 00:20:32,848 This is the document. 313 00:20:36,189 --> 00:20:40,602 But this is in a clear folder. You could read it easily. 314 00:20:42,028 --> 00:20:44,436 But I don't, Mrs Carlsen. 315 00:20:45,115 --> 00:20:47,404 I avert my eyes. 316 00:20:48,034 --> 00:20:50,442 As you will too, of course. 317 00:20:58,962 --> 00:21:01,038 Mr Corder, please. 318 00:21:03,216 --> 00:21:05,505 "On information received, 319 00:21:05,677 --> 00:21:09,840 "I arranged to meet my contact at the rocks above Spilia village. 320 00:21:10,014 --> 00:21:14,261 "I was attacked by rifle fire, I took cover and returned fire 321 00:21:14,435 --> 00:21:18,053 "and managed to shoot both the terrorists dead. 322 00:21:18,272 --> 00:21:20,977 "I was unable to identify the gunmen. 323 00:21:21,150 --> 00:21:25,480 "I was alone and had to consider the very real risk of reprisals. 324 00:21:25,655 --> 00:21:30,447 "I therefore buried the bodies at the map reference here quoted. " 325 00:21:32,453 --> 00:21:34,529 Francis Urquhart. 326 00:21:37,625 --> 00:21:43,580 "Bodies subsequently confirmed as Georgios and Eurypides Passolides. 327 00:21:44,715 --> 00:21:47,289 "Special circumstances obtain. 328 00:21:47,968 --> 00:21:50,590 "Lieutenant Urquhart to be posted out. 329 00:21:51,722 --> 00:21:53,880 "No further action." 330 00:22:00,939 --> 00:22:03,015 Sir Clive! 331 00:22:03,233 --> 00:22:07,860 I've only just heard you were here. It's lovely to see you again. 332 00:22:08,030 --> 00:22:10,318 Francis sends his apologies. 333 00:22:10,320 --> 00:22:13,024 He'll be tied up for at least another half an hour. 334 00:22:13,202 --> 00:22:15,450 Perhaps I could offer you some hospitality. 335 00:22:15,659 --> 00:22:17,282 Let's go in here. 336 00:22:18,624 --> 00:22:21,197 Slightly less gloomy, I think. 337 00:22:23,378 --> 00:22:26,498 - Do help yourself. - Bit early for me. 338 00:22:27,132 --> 00:22:31,295 You can talk to me, you know. Francis and I have no secrets. 339 00:22:31,970 --> 00:22:35,469 You're worried about this oil business, aren't you? 340 00:22:36,099 --> 00:22:38,720 Well... Yes, I am. 341 00:22:40,061 --> 00:22:42,038 Makepeace is right. 342 00:22:42,039 --> 00:22:44,225 The arbitration panel was inadequately briefed. 343 00:22:44,441 --> 00:22:48,059 It's possible that information was deliberately withheld. 344 00:22:48,236 --> 00:22:51,023 - About the oil deposits? - Yes. 345 00:22:51,197 --> 00:22:53,771 If I'd known about the oil deposits, 346 00:22:53,950 --> 00:22:57,070 I would have proposed joint exploitation rights. 347 00:22:57,245 --> 00:22:59,306 The Prime Minister 348 00:22:59,307 --> 00:23:02,203 should know I'm considering making a public statement. 349 00:23:02,375 --> 00:23:05,210 But you did know about it, didn't you? 350 00:23:05,378 --> 00:23:08,711 - I'm sorry? - About the oil deposits. 351 00:23:08,881 --> 00:23:11,455 Don't you remember? I told you. 352 00:23:11,634 --> 00:23:14,255 I said that everyone was talking about it 353 00:23:14,428 --> 00:23:17,548 and I was amazed you hadn't heard the gossip. 354 00:23:17,723 --> 00:23:21,887 I was sure the French judge knew and you said, "That explains a lot." 355 00:23:22,061 --> 00:23:27,055 A judicial panel can only consider the evidence that's presented to it. 356 00:23:27,233 --> 00:23:31,277 We knew nothing of the oil. We were inadequately briefed. 357 00:23:31,445 --> 00:23:35,395 - But really you knew all about it. - That is not material. 358 00:23:35,574 --> 00:23:37,990 It was anecdotal, unsubstantiated. 359 00:23:37,991 --> 00:23:40,616 I was bound to dismiss it from consideration. 360 00:23:42,623 --> 00:23:45,331 Sir Clive, I think that simple folk might have 361 00:23:45,540 --> 00:23:47,830 a deal of trouble grasping that. 362 00:23:48,003 --> 00:23:50,690 They might think that you made your decision 363 00:23:50,900 --> 00:23:52,961 on information you really had, 364 00:23:53,133 --> 00:23:55,947 and I think perhaps you did let it influence you 365 00:23:56,157 --> 00:23:58,554 just a teeny bit, didn't you? 366 00:23:59,306 --> 00:24:01,631 I know I would. 367 00:24:44,559 --> 00:24:48,972 Look, this sounds a bit silly, but what if nothing happens? 368 00:24:49,188 --> 00:24:52,853 - My chaps think that something will. - So do my chaps. 369 00:24:53,026 --> 00:24:55,314 Sorry I'm late. 370 00:24:55,528 --> 00:25:00,071 I had to head off the press. They seem to think there's something up. 371 00:25:00,241 --> 00:25:04,903 There is. Nicolaou might be about to go into involuntary retirement. 372 00:25:05,079 --> 00:25:09,622 - His people want to boot him out. - We can't permit that and we won't. 373 00:25:09,792 --> 00:25:13,659 Prime Minister, we're not in a position to prevent it. 374 00:25:13,838 --> 00:25:16,335 This isn't British territory 375 00:25:16,336 --> 00:25:18,832 and we've had no request for military intervention. 376 00:25:19,009 --> 00:25:21,335 Quite the opposite. 377 00:25:21,512 --> 00:25:26,090 - What's the position, Corder? - Demo's still on the go. No violence. 378 00:25:26,267 --> 00:25:30,893 They're saying, "Nicolaou out! Nationalise British assets! Troops out!" 379 00:25:31,105 --> 00:25:33,678 Seems to be coming to a climax. 380 00:25:34,566 --> 00:25:38,516 Hello... Yes, there's definitely something on the go. 381 00:25:53,085 --> 00:25:56,204 A few hours ago, President Nicolaou was abducted 382 00:25:56,380 --> 00:25:58,917 from the presidential palace in Cyprus. 383 00:25:59,091 --> 00:26:02,210 He's being held at an undisclosed location. 384 00:26:02,427 --> 00:26:04,947 Yurios Theodopolous has declared 385 00:26:04,948 --> 00:26:07,469 himself president by popular acclamation, 386 00:26:07,641 --> 00:26:12,552 and opinion in Westminster is that Francis Urquhart will have to climb down 387 00:26:12,729 --> 00:26:15,302 and negotiate a new deal for Cyprus. 388 00:26:16,733 --> 00:26:18,108 No. 389 00:26:19,611 --> 00:26:21,817 That's the presidential lodge? 390 00:26:21,818 --> 00:26:24,023 On remote control camera via satellite. 391 00:26:24,240 --> 00:26:26,910 We think the High Commissioner is still there 392 00:26:27,119 --> 00:26:29,579 and Nicolaou was brought there. 393 00:26:29,787 --> 00:26:32,409 It's in an excellent defensive position. 394 00:26:32,624 --> 00:26:36,158 It could be taken, but we'd risk heavy casualties, 395 00:26:36,336 --> 00:26:39,206 as well as the threat to the hostages. 396 00:26:40,131 --> 00:26:44,709 Theodopolous has stated his conditions for releasing the hostages. 397 00:26:45,928 --> 00:26:50,923 "Recognition of the new government, renegotiation of the Watling settlement, 398 00:26:51,100 --> 00:26:54,220 "immediate withdrawal of all British bases." 399 00:26:54,395 --> 00:26:57,515 Tell him he'll have his answer in two hours. 400 00:26:57,690 --> 00:27:01,273 Now, forest fires are commonplace in that area. 401 00:27:01,485 --> 00:27:04,688 I know it well. I propose that we start one 402 00:27:04,905 --> 00:27:07,615 and under the guise of putting the fire out, 403 00:27:07,825 --> 00:27:10,326 your chaps can take the lodge. 404 00:27:10,494 --> 00:27:14,243 - That is extremely risky. - I know. Can it be done? 405 00:27:15,082 --> 00:27:18,831 - I don't recommend it, Prime Minister. - Do it. 406 00:27:19,628 --> 00:27:22,315 FU, I wonder if we ought to pause a little 407 00:27:22,525 --> 00:27:25,002 just to think through the implications - 408 00:27:25,217 --> 00:27:27,821 substantial casualties, all those nice little 409 00:27:28,030 --> 00:27:30,424 national servicemen fresh out of school. 410 00:27:30,597 --> 00:27:34,429 Maybe we could workshop one or two alternative storylines. 411 00:27:38,772 --> 00:27:43,564 - How long will you need? - Two hours, ideally. 3 a.m. their time. 412 00:27:43,777 --> 00:27:48,605 Set it up. This meeting is adjourned for one hour. Thank you all very much. 413 00:27:59,626 --> 00:28:02,746 - This is a bit scary, isn't it? - Yes, it is. 414 00:28:04,714 --> 00:28:09,625 If it all goes wrong, you will remember that I spoke out strongly against it? 415 00:28:09,803 --> 00:28:13,634 - Is that what you were doing? - I'll do the same for you. 416 00:28:13,807 --> 00:28:17,638 - What if it goes well? - In that case, there's no problem. 417 00:28:20,855 --> 00:28:24,224 What are we supposed to do for an hour, I wonder? 418 00:28:24,859 --> 00:28:26,437 No idea. 419 00:28:26,611 --> 00:28:29,731 We could look around the house for a bit. 420 00:28:30,365 --> 00:28:32,986 I've never had a quickie in Number Ten. 421 00:28:33,659 --> 00:28:38,072 - Geoffrey! - Sorry. Terror's an aphrodisiac for me. 422 00:28:38,289 --> 00:28:41,409 - Got a moment, Mrs Carlsen? - Yes, of course. 423 00:28:41,584 --> 00:28:43,660 Excuse us. 424 00:28:45,755 --> 00:28:47,831 In here will do. 425 00:28:52,428 --> 00:28:55,548 - Give me your bag. - I beg your pardon? 426 00:28:55,723 --> 00:28:58,178 Don't piss me about! 427 00:29:00,811 --> 00:29:03,931 - Is it in here? - What are you talking about? 428 00:29:11,321 --> 00:29:12,864 This. 429 00:29:13,032 --> 00:29:15,985 The Prime Minister asked me to get that. 430 00:29:16,201 --> 00:29:18,360 No, he didn't. 431 00:29:20,998 --> 00:29:23,619 I'll take charge of it now, Mrs Carlsen. 432 00:29:25,085 --> 00:29:27,493 Are you going to tell him? 433 00:29:27,671 --> 00:29:30,209 That's the least of your worries. 434 00:29:30,382 --> 00:29:33,917 I know you think I'm trying to save my own skin, 435 00:29:34,094 --> 00:29:37,214 but if I were you, I'd wait before I did anything. 436 00:29:37,431 --> 00:29:40,034 You might find you're backing the wrong horse. 437 00:29:40,244 --> 00:29:42,638 What are you going to do? 438 00:29:43,562 --> 00:29:46,135 You'll just have to wait and see. 439 00:29:46,314 --> 00:29:48,390 Won't you? 440 00:30:34,487 --> 00:30:39,149 They're in. We've got three minutes before we have to put on the rain. 441 00:30:45,706 --> 00:30:47,782 That one. 442 00:31:35,672 --> 00:31:38,169 I'm very happy to say that the rule of law 443 00:31:38,379 --> 00:31:40,666 has been re-established in Cyprus 444 00:31:40,844 --> 00:31:44,758 and that the British High Commissioner is safe and well. 445 00:31:44,931 --> 00:31:47,390 Our troops, some of them national servicemen 446 00:31:47,599 --> 00:31:49,640 on their first mission, 447 00:31:49,811 --> 00:31:53,974 have done their country credit and will continue to do so. 448 00:31:54,691 --> 00:31:59,602 Later today, a military detachment under the command of Major Jardine 449 00:31:59,779 --> 00:32:01,964 will escort the British High Commissioner 450 00:32:02,174 --> 00:32:03,942 and the President 451 00:32:04,117 --> 00:32:06,690 back to the capital in triumph. 452 00:32:52,247 --> 00:32:53,825 Schoolgirls? 453 00:32:53,999 --> 00:32:57,949 They've got bunches of flowers and they're singing songs. 454 00:32:58,128 --> 00:33:01,912 They won't let us through unless we lay down our arms. 455 00:33:02,090 --> 00:33:04,712 We can't be threatened by children! 456 00:33:04,885 --> 00:33:07,008 I realise it's ridiculous, sir, 457 00:33:07,009 --> 00:33:09,132 but what does one do? They're just girls. 458 00:33:09,347 --> 00:33:14,472 We don't want to hurt them. The children are in front, the men are behind them. 459 00:33:15,187 --> 00:33:18,306 - Get Nicolaou to address the crowd. - Get that? 460 00:33:18,523 --> 00:33:21,061 Yes, sir. I'm afraid he's not up to it. 461 00:33:21,276 --> 00:33:25,321 He's got a bullet in the left lung. Not in good shape at all. 462 00:33:25,488 --> 00:33:30,483 Sir, we have some serious casualties who need urgent hospitalisation and... 463 00:33:31,536 --> 00:33:34,117 The bodies need to be shipped out quickly too. 464 00:33:34,326 --> 00:33:36,281 It's very warm here. 465 00:33:36,458 --> 00:33:39,909 Yes, right. I see your point. Hold on. 466 00:33:40,962 --> 00:33:43,417 I think we should airlift out the wounded, 467 00:33:43,627 --> 00:33:45,873 then sit tight till it simmers down. 468 00:33:46,092 --> 00:33:49,070 No. Order the airlift, but these people must understand 469 00:33:49,280 --> 00:33:51,632 I will not be dictated to. 470 00:33:51,848 --> 00:33:54,557 Order him to clear the road by any means necessary. 471 00:33:54,766 --> 00:33:56,640 Use whatever it takes. 472 00:33:56,811 --> 00:33:59,041 I don't think that's wise, Prime Minister. 473 00:33:59,251 --> 00:34:00,855 Issue the order. 474 00:34:04,277 --> 00:34:08,226 Jardine, we're organising an airlift of the dead and wounded. 475 00:34:08,406 --> 00:34:10,482 Yes, sir. Thank you. 476 00:34:10,658 --> 00:34:13,155 In the meantime, your orders 477 00:34:13,156 --> 00:34:15,652 are to clear the road using minimum violence. 478 00:34:16,747 --> 00:34:18,823 Clear the road? 479 00:34:18,999 --> 00:34:21,158 Yes, clear the road. 480 00:34:21,836 --> 00:34:23,378 Right. 481 00:34:33,347 --> 00:34:34,924 Thank you. 482 00:34:37,726 --> 00:34:41,676 We too want peace and under the current emergency, 483 00:34:41,855 --> 00:34:44,642 you constitute an illegal assembly. 484 00:34:47,444 --> 00:34:49,839 I have to clear the road. 485 00:34:49,944 --> 00:34:52,651 Go home now or my soldiers will have to disperse you. 486 00:34:55,577 --> 00:34:58,863 Go home now. Thank you. 487 00:35:05,879 --> 00:35:08,500 Squad, port arms and advance! 488 00:35:17,098 --> 00:35:20,183 Please go home. Go home now! 489 00:35:44,208 --> 00:35:46,284 Settle down! 490 00:35:53,593 --> 00:35:56,759 Hold your fire! Hold your fire! 491 00:36:16,782 --> 00:36:18,858 Oh, Jesus... 492 00:36:19,576 --> 00:36:23,491 Jesus! Jesus! 493 00:36:52,400 --> 00:36:55,070 The death of a child is a terrible thing. 494 00:36:56,321 --> 00:37:00,899 But these children were coerced into illegal and riotous assembly 495 00:37:01,076 --> 00:37:03,282 by their own parents 496 00:37:03,453 --> 00:37:06,026 and suffered a terrible consequence. 497 00:37:07,707 --> 00:37:11,621 You want a strong leader who is not afraid to act. 498 00:37:13,004 --> 00:37:15,080 You chose me. 499 00:37:16,716 --> 00:37:18,792 Whatever I do, 500 00:37:18,968 --> 00:37:21,542 whatever is done in my name, 501 00:37:22,847 --> 00:37:25,303 you partake of it. 502 00:37:28,144 --> 00:37:31,762 - Tell me it isn't true. - Mattie, can I trust you? 503 00:37:31,939 --> 00:37:34,857 - You know you can. - Oh, MattieI 504 00:37:55,504 --> 00:37:58,126 I think we should view this realistically. 505 00:37:58,299 --> 00:38:02,166 I'm sorry, but I don't think you can hold on any longer. 506 00:38:02,344 --> 00:38:07,172 You still don't understand me. I don't surrender. I will survive. 507 00:38:07,349 --> 00:38:10,469 This Cyprus business is a little local difficulty. 508 00:38:10,686 --> 00:38:15,348 Now we have established order, we may make some small concessions. 509 00:38:15,566 --> 00:38:18,270 The party wants a new leader, Francis. 510 00:38:18,443 --> 00:38:20,685 A new leader? 511 00:38:20,863 --> 00:38:24,066 Who could replace me? Makepeace? 512 00:38:24,908 --> 00:38:29,321 I can destroy Makepeace any time I want. The man's a philanderer. 513 00:38:29,496 --> 00:38:31,785 I'm afraid it would involve 514 00:38:31,786 --> 00:38:34,074 some slight embarrassment for you, Claire. 515 00:38:34,251 --> 00:38:37,370 - You'd do that to me? - With great reluctance. 516 00:38:37,587 --> 00:38:41,917 I don't think people care much about that sort of thing any more. 517 00:38:42,092 --> 00:38:44,713 Not compared with killing schoolgirls! 518 00:38:47,806 --> 00:38:50,427 Francis, I don't want to quarrel with you. 519 00:38:51,101 --> 00:38:53,888 Let's part friends, please. Yes? 520 00:38:59,400 --> 00:39:01,476 I'm sorry, Francis. 521 00:39:23,007 --> 00:39:25,628 Package for Evangelos Passolides. 522 00:39:25,801 --> 00:39:27,877 Hey! That's me. 523 00:39:38,689 --> 00:39:41,263 Yes? 524 00:39:43,861 --> 00:39:45,937 - Geoffrey. - Hi. 525 00:39:48,449 --> 00:39:50,607 Come in. Sit down. 526 00:39:57,041 --> 00:40:00,374 Well, I suppose you'll have realised why I'm here. 527 00:40:00,544 --> 00:40:03,117 To offer your wholehearted support? 528 00:40:03,297 --> 00:40:07,460 No, to offer my resignation, actually. On a matter of principle. 529 00:40:07,634 --> 00:40:10,339 You are resigning on a matter of principle? 530 00:40:10,554 --> 00:40:12,630 Yeah. Sorry. 531 00:40:13,432 --> 00:40:15,846 I've given an exclusive to the "Clarion" on it. 532 00:40:16,055 --> 00:40:18,259 I can't go back on that now. 533 00:40:18,437 --> 00:40:21,106 It's that Cyprus business in the road. 534 00:40:22,149 --> 00:40:25,352 A bit too rich for my blood... You know? 535 00:40:26,903 --> 00:40:29,477 After all I've done for you, Geoffrey? 536 00:40:30,156 --> 00:40:32,232 Yeah. I know. 537 00:40:32,409 --> 00:40:34,982 Sorry. I've always been grateful. 538 00:40:35,704 --> 00:40:38,408 And I've always had a weakness for you. 539 00:40:39,666 --> 00:40:41,742 Come here. 540 00:40:47,173 --> 00:40:48,917 Nearer. 541 00:40:52,136 --> 00:40:54,010 Nearer. 542 00:40:56,474 --> 00:40:58,550 Yes, good. 543 00:41:05,108 --> 00:41:07,563 What are you doing, FU? 544 00:41:08,152 --> 00:41:11,486 - Where is your heart? - I'm sorry, FU. 545 00:41:12,323 --> 00:41:14,612 You know what I'm like. 546 00:41:15,534 --> 00:41:17,077 Yes. 547 00:41:17,995 --> 00:41:20,486 I know what you're like. 548 00:41:20,956 --> 00:41:23,578 There's no need to resign, Geoffrey. 549 00:41:23,751 --> 00:41:26,242 I'm sorry, but there is, FU. 550 00:41:27,630 --> 00:41:30,381 I already have your resignation. 551 00:41:31,342 --> 00:41:33,583 Yes, here we are. 552 00:41:33,761 --> 00:41:38,588 Adultery and insider dealing. Much more interesting for the "Clarion". 553 00:41:40,434 --> 00:41:42,012 Er... 554 00:41:46,607 --> 00:41:49,726 What can the Prime Minister possibly say 555 00:41:50,527 --> 00:41:53,149 to atone for what happened yesterday? 556 00:42:00,537 --> 00:42:03,158 I have nothing to atone for. 557 00:42:03,332 --> 00:42:05,935 The Right Honourable Gentleman 558 00:42:05,936 --> 00:42:08,539 has a very feeble grasp on the realities of life. 559 00:42:08,712 --> 00:42:13,753 Without the rule of law, without respect for the rule of law, we are nothing... 560 00:42:13,925 --> 00:42:17,175 but beasts that want discourse of reason. 561 00:42:17,888 --> 00:42:21,222 It was necessary 562 00:42:21,953 --> 00:42:25,183 to restore the rule of law in Cyprus. 563 00:42:26,771 --> 00:42:28,930 This has been done. 564 00:42:31,401 --> 00:42:35,019 Of course we mourn the deaths of children, 565 00:42:35,196 --> 00:42:40,701 but the rule of law is, must be, absolute. 566 00:42:44,706 --> 00:42:47,825 - Resign! - Order! 567 00:42:48,001 --> 00:42:50,326 - Resign! - Resign! 568 00:42:50,503 --> 00:42:52,579 - Order! - Resign! 569 00:42:52,755 --> 00:42:54,131 Order! 570 00:42:55,883 --> 00:42:57,461 OrderI 571 00:42:57,635 --> 00:42:59,711 - ResignI - ResignI 572 00:42:59,887 --> 00:43:02,259 - ResignI - ResignI 573 00:43:12,066 --> 00:43:13,608 Tom! 574 00:43:16,487 --> 00:43:19,108 It's nearly over. You've got him now. 575 00:43:19,782 --> 00:43:22,902 I just wanted to say I'm back. I'm here for you. 576 00:43:23,077 --> 00:43:26,196 I've told him that. I'm here for you now, Tom. 577 00:43:26,372 --> 00:43:29,123 Well, I never really went away. 578 00:43:29,291 --> 00:43:32,826 - Claire... - I've got something for you. 579 00:43:33,879 --> 00:43:37,414 It's a photocopy, but I have seen the original. 580 00:43:37,966 --> 00:43:41,086 - I found it for you. - We've seen this already. 581 00:43:42,137 --> 00:43:43,512 Oh. 582 00:43:43,680 --> 00:43:46,847 Thanks all the same. Much appreciated. 583 00:43:47,601 --> 00:43:49,926 About the other thing... 584 00:43:50,103 --> 00:43:52,262 Hard to say this... 585 00:43:52,439 --> 00:43:56,306 I can't afford to have you near me any more, Claire. 586 00:43:56,485 --> 00:44:01,396 You're far too deeply implicated with Francis Urquhart in people's minds. 587 00:44:01,615 --> 00:44:04,236 Sorry, but I have to take a realistic view. 588 00:44:04,951 --> 00:44:07,525 Politically, you're pure poison now. 589 00:44:09,706 --> 00:44:11,782 Goodbye, Claire. 590 00:44:21,926 --> 00:44:24,252 I will outlast you. 591 00:44:26,389 --> 00:44:28,465 Six more days. 592 00:44:29,934 --> 00:44:32,390 I'm not done yet. 593 00:44:57,378 --> 00:44:59,785 I will not give way. 594 00:45:00,589 --> 00:45:03,709 - ResignI - ResignI 595 00:45:03,884 --> 00:45:06,375 I will never give way. 596 00:45:06,554 --> 00:45:08,630 - ResignI - ResignI 597 00:45:09,974 --> 00:45:12,132 I will survive. 598 00:45:12,309 --> 00:45:14,385 - ResignI - ResignI 599 00:45:23,487 --> 00:45:25,729 We have to save him. 600 00:45:25,906 --> 00:45:28,479 He can't do it by himself any more. 601 00:45:28,659 --> 00:45:30,367 I know. 602 00:45:34,081 --> 00:45:37,580 - Makepeace has a copy of the tape. - Makepeace? 603 00:45:37,751 --> 00:45:41,202 - You've started the ball rolling. - Mm-hm. 604 00:45:41,380 --> 00:45:44,665 But we need to take very drastic action now. 605 00:45:45,592 --> 00:45:48,165 - You must understand that. - Yes. 606 00:45:49,387 --> 00:45:51,795 It's dangerous. 607 00:45:52,641 --> 00:45:55,511 But Francis will come out of it unsullied? 608 00:45:55,685 --> 00:45:58,259 If it goes right, he'll be a hero. 609 00:45:58,938 --> 00:46:02,354 If you can promise me that, then do it, Corder. 610 00:46:15,246 --> 00:46:18,911 - Thank you for agreeing to see me. - What do you want? 611 00:46:19,083 --> 00:46:21,705 A tape has come into my possession. 612 00:46:21,878 --> 00:46:25,460 It appears to implicate you in the unlawful deaths 613 00:46:25,631 --> 00:46:28,253 of Roger O'Neill and Mattie Storin. 614 00:46:29,135 --> 00:46:31,756 - Perhaps you know of it? - Indeed I do. 615 00:46:31,929 --> 00:46:36,093 So do the security services. Needless to say, it's not genuine. 616 00:46:36,267 --> 00:46:39,850 I'm glad to hear that, but I shall have to make it public. 617 00:46:40,563 --> 00:46:43,054 Do what you damn well like! 618 00:46:48,779 --> 00:46:51,353 I'll wait until after Thatcher Day. 619 00:46:51,532 --> 00:46:55,826 I wouldn't want to spoil your pleasure at beating her record. 620 00:47:01,959 --> 00:47:04,580 DaddyI 621 00:47:09,007 --> 00:47:11,083 Mr Urquhart? 622 00:47:20,227 --> 00:47:23,845 Miss Passolides, you've seen a copy of a certain document. 623 00:47:24,648 --> 00:47:28,728 - I wanted to explain. - How can you? You killed my uncles! 624 00:47:29,528 --> 00:47:33,276 - My father wants to kill you. - Do you want to kill me? 625 00:47:33,448 --> 00:47:36,651 No. I want you tried for murder, though. 626 00:47:36,868 --> 00:47:40,451 Perhaps I might be able to change your mind. 627 00:47:40,622 --> 00:47:44,454 They were mine, those two young men, your uncles. 628 00:47:45,126 --> 00:47:50,121 - What do you mean? - I turned them. They were my informers. 629 00:47:51,341 --> 00:47:53,861 They were in danger from their own people. 630 00:47:54,071 --> 00:47:56,382 I killed them for all our sakes. 631 00:47:56,596 --> 00:48:00,843 Can you imagine their deaths at the hands of their own people? 632 00:48:02,977 --> 00:48:04,519 No... 633 00:48:05,188 --> 00:48:07,476 I don't believe you. 634 00:48:07,649 --> 00:48:10,768 You must know... I'm going to make this public. 635 00:48:17,074 --> 00:48:19,945 You must do as you wish. 636 00:48:21,370 --> 00:48:23,446 Goodbye, Maria. 637 00:48:55,779 --> 00:48:59,943 Those boys in Cyprus were not informers. I made them tell me. 638 00:49:00,576 --> 00:49:05,036 They were runners for EOKA. They knew where an arms cache was. 639 00:49:05,205 --> 00:49:07,952 I said I'd shoot them if they didn't tell me where it was. 640 00:49:08,161 --> 00:49:10,282 They didn't believe me. 641 00:49:10,460 --> 00:49:13,995 I killed the younger brother to convince the elder. 642 00:49:14,172 --> 00:49:16,628 Still he wouldn't tell me. 643 00:49:16,800 --> 00:49:19,552 Then I shot him through the kneecap. 644 00:49:19,719 --> 00:49:21,878 Then he told me. 645 00:49:22,806 --> 00:49:25,427 Then I shot him through the head. 646 00:49:26,560 --> 00:49:29,051 Then I burned their bodies. 647 00:49:34,442 --> 00:49:37,562 They were just young boys, Elizabeth. 648 00:49:42,325 --> 00:49:45,112 I can still see their faces burning. 649 00:49:46,871 --> 00:49:49,327 Their hair burning. 650 00:49:49,499 --> 00:49:51,041 Francis? 651 00:49:51,209 --> 00:49:53,285 The sound of it. 652 00:49:54,087 --> 00:49:56,578 - The smell of it. - Francis! 653 00:49:59,634 --> 00:50:01,964 They have the tape, 654 00:50:01,965 --> 00:50:04,296 they have the Cyprus document. We're lost. 655 00:50:04,472 --> 00:50:05,931 No! 656 00:50:06,140 --> 00:50:08,536 We can be safe still. 657 00:50:08,537 --> 00:50:10,932 We've done it before and we can do it again. 658 00:50:11,145 --> 00:50:13,221 Corder knows how. 659 00:50:13,397 --> 00:50:15,888 Put your trust in Corder. 660 00:50:16,067 --> 00:50:18,545 He's going to arrange something very special 661 00:50:18,755 --> 00:50:21,025 on Margaret Thatcher Day. 662 00:50:21,197 --> 00:50:23,438 We can be safe still? 663 00:50:25,493 --> 00:50:27,532 Yes, Francis! 664 00:50:27,745 --> 00:50:30,152 We can be safe still. 665 00:50:32,791 --> 00:50:36,836 Francis Urquhart, the Prime Minister, with Mrs Urquhart. 666 00:50:37,004 --> 00:50:40,124 Today he beats Margaret Thatcher's record 667 00:50:40,341 --> 00:50:43,591 of 4,227 days in office. 668 00:50:44,219 --> 00:50:46,924 Here to commemorate her memory. 669 00:50:47,097 --> 00:50:51,047 And the young king steps forward to unveil the statue. 670 00:51:08,827 --> 00:51:13,821 ♪ God save our gracious king 671 00:51:13,999 --> 00:51:18,874 ♪ Long live our noble king 672 00:51:19,045 --> 00:51:22,414 ♪ God save our king 673 00:51:24,759 --> 00:51:30,133 ♪ Send him victorious 674 00:51:30,348 --> 00:51:35,508 ♪ Happy and glorious 675 00:51:36,437 --> 00:51:41,146 ♪ Long to reign over us 676 00:51:41,901 --> 00:51:48,520 ♪ God save the king ♪ 677 00:52:02,672 --> 00:52:04,748 Francis, my dear? 678 00:52:06,425 --> 00:52:08,501 Safe now. 679 00:52:09,720 --> 00:52:12,342 It was the only way, my darling. 680 00:52:13,015 --> 00:52:15,257 You do understand? 681 00:52:18,354 --> 00:52:20,227 Elizabeth... 682 00:52:31,992 --> 00:52:34,068 It's OK, sir. 683 00:52:34,244 --> 00:52:36,735 Everything's under control. 684 00:52:37,414 --> 00:52:39,822 You'll be in charge now. 685 00:52:40,000 --> 00:52:43,618 Anything you need, we're right behind you.