1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:01,640 The newsreels are dead. 2 00:00:05,440 --> 00:00:07,520 We've bored the public for too long. 3 00:00:09,200 --> 00:00:11,839 Give me this opportunity and I'll prove it. 4 00:00:15,840 --> 00:00:17,640 Oh... 5 00:00:22,280 --> 00:00:24,239 Thank you! 6 00:00:24,240 --> 00:00:26,600 Of course, I'll need an assistant. 7 00:00:27,720 --> 00:00:29,559 Two minutes, Mr Lyon. 8 00:00:29,560 --> 00:00:31,680 But may I say one more thing... 9 00:00:33,640 --> 00:00:35,960 you haven't seen my best yet. 10 00:00:40,800 --> 00:00:42,200 There needs to be more on mike. 11 00:00:42,201 --> 00:00:44,239 Track in on caption three, then lock off. 12 00:00:44,240 --> 00:00:46,119 Stand by, studio. 13 00:00:46,120 --> 00:00:47,599 Mr Lyon. 14 00:00:47,600 --> 00:00:49,239 Cue Grams. 15 00:00:49,240 --> 00:00:50,520 Five seconds... 16 00:00:50,521 --> 00:00:51,560 Five... 17 00:00:52,720 --> 00:00:53,839 four... 18 00:00:53,840 --> 00:00:55,239 'Yes, I'm ready.' 19 00:00:55,240 --> 00:00:57,079 three... 20 00:00:57,080 --> 00:00:58,240 two... 21 00:00:59,560 --> 00:01:01,280 one. 22 00:01:02,760 --> 00:01:04,559 Cue Johnny. 23 00:01:04,560 --> 00:01:07,239 And here they are, the debutantes of 1956... 24 00:01:07,240 --> 00:01:08,959 Roll newsreel. 25 00:01:08,960 --> 00:01:12,519 Young ladies of distinction enjoying a day at the Royal Ascot, 26 00:01:12,520 --> 00:01:14,359 and one young woman in particular 27 00:01:14,360 --> 00:01:19,119 has caught the eye of a certain leading man - actor Adam Le Ray. 28 00:01:19,120 --> 00:01:22,479 Engagement looks set for the honourable Ruth Elms, 29 00:01:22,480 --> 00:01:24,400 Daughter of Lord Elms of Framlingham, 30 00:01:24,401 --> 00:01:26,679 to this eligible young bachelor. 31 00:01:26,680 --> 00:01:30,240 All of London society awaits the peal of wedding bells. 32 00:01:31,440 --> 00:01:32,919 Cue telecine. 33 00:01:32,920 --> 00:01:35,720 'And now, here is a summary of the news from abroad.' 34 00:01:44,880 --> 00:01:45,920 Did you get it? 35 00:01:47,480 --> 00:01:48,759 WE got it. 36 00:01:48,760 --> 00:01:50,559 Producer? 37 00:01:50,560 --> 00:01:51,600 Foreign desk. 38 00:01:52,960 --> 00:01:54,000 Bravo! 39 00:01:55,920 --> 00:01:57,640 I haven't told Freddie yet. 40 00:01:59,040 --> 00:02:00,160 Good luck. 41 00:02:03,520 --> 00:02:07,239 'In Egypt, election victory for the Arab Nationalist, 44 00:02:16,760 --> 00:02:20,959 with Prime Minister Anthony Eden during last years' visit to Cairo, 45 00:02:20,960 --> 00:02:24,600 where they discussed the future of the Suez Canal Company. 46 00:02:29,360 --> 00:02:33,039 'And that is the end of the news and newsreel from Alexandra Palace. 47 00:02:33,040 --> 00:02:34,079 'Good night.' 48 00:02:34,080 --> 00:02:37,759 And thanking you, gentlemen - and Alice... 49 00:02:37,760 --> 00:02:40,999 for another fascinating evening. 50 00:02:41,000 --> 00:02:43,280 May you go home once again happy in the knowledge 51 00:02:43,281 --> 00:02:46,279 that we have delivered the important news of the day 52 00:02:46,280 --> 00:02:50,320 with the same brisk banality as a debutante coming out in Mayfair. 53 00:02:51,840 --> 00:02:52,880 Three... 54 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:55,439 two... 55 00:02:55,440 --> 00:02:56,640 one. 56 00:03:07,280 --> 00:03:09,640 Good evening, madam. Good evening. 57 00:03:25,160 --> 00:03:28,919 'Tutankhamun did somewhat neglect his duties as a son, so...' 58 00:03:28,920 --> 00:03:31,679 See? Even the Pharaohs failed to write to their mothers. 59 00:03:38,360 --> 00:03:42,280 Er, and on that note, papers in by Friday, please. 60 00:03:44,440 --> 00:03:48,840 Any late papers will be returned to you unread, be warned. 61 00:03:56,680 --> 00:03:59,920 Hello, operator, put me through to Bloomsbury 7428. 62 00:04:25,320 --> 00:04:27,840 Darling, our guests are arriving. 63 00:04:33,800 --> 00:04:36,960 Lipstick. I left my lipstick in the... 64 00:04:45,000 --> 00:04:46,759 Impeccable as ever, Johnny. 65 00:04:46,760 --> 00:04:47,960 Thank you. 66 00:04:51,760 --> 00:04:52,799 Moneypenny. 67 00:04:52,800 --> 00:04:54,799 James. 68 00:04:54,800 --> 00:04:57,599 Friday's running order. Next time, do it yourself, 69 00:04:57,600 --> 00:04:59,319 I am not your secretary. 70 00:04:59,320 --> 00:05:01,360 Night. 71 00:05:02,720 --> 00:05:05,239 And what of tomorrow, Mr Wengrow? 72 00:05:05,240 --> 00:05:09,279 I'm gunning for Kennedy for the VP nom, but who knows? 73 00:05:09,280 --> 00:05:10,839 A new hat for the Queen Mother? 74 00:05:10,840 --> 00:05:14,640 A rare sow with 20 in her litter? 75 00:05:16,040 --> 00:05:19,439 Mr Lyon, tonight. The Claringdon. 76 00:05:19,440 --> 00:05:22,599 You're covering the engagement. How could I forget, Georgie? 77 00:05:22,600 --> 00:05:26,719 Who's getting married? Just another debutante. Night, George. 78 00:05:26,720 --> 00:05:29,399 How was I? Bit slow on that last cue. 79 00:05:29,400 --> 00:05:32,439 Nice watch. Does the broker know it's missing? 80 00:05:32,440 --> 00:05:36,119 Banker. Please. The details of your love life do not interest me at all. 81 00:05:37,400 --> 00:05:38,520 Where did you dine? 82 00:05:38,521 --> 00:05:39,679 Sheekey's. 83 00:05:39,680 --> 00:05:43,119 We had oysters and afterwards he took me to the theatre. 84 00:05:43,120 --> 00:05:45,600 Dinner, then the theatre. I do love a man who plans. 85 00:05:45,601 --> 00:05:47,640 That way, no-one sleeps on a full stomach. 86 00:05:49,520 --> 00:05:51,119 Can I cadge a lift? 87 00:05:51,120 --> 00:05:55,519 Eight letters, 14 down. "Treacherous foe in bad or in good faith." 88 00:05:55,520 --> 00:05:58,559 Something-O, something-F, something-D. 89 00:05:58,560 --> 00:05:59,680 Bona fide. 90 00:06:32,320 --> 00:06:33,480 Ready? 91 00:07:02,360 --> 00:07:04,759 We are calcifying in television news. Agreed. 92 00:07:04,760 --> 00:07:07,679 Hell, martial law may have been imposed in Poland 93 00:07:07,680 --> 00:07:11,359 but we've got footage of Prince Rainier on honeymoon with his showgirl. 94 00:07:11,360 --> 00:07:13,719 And, hallelujah, they're dining with the Queen. 95 00:07:13,720 --> 00:07:17,119 We are the dose of reassurance that all's right in the world. Agreed. 96 00:07:17,120 --> 00:07:19,439 Because some edict sent down from God knows who 97 00:07:19,440 --> 00:07:22,559 is telling us what and how we broadcast. We will escape. 98 00:07:22,560 --> 00:07:23,919 Yes, b-but, Freddie... 99 00:07:23,920 --> 00:07:27,519 Don't worry, Moneypenny, I'll put in a good word for you. 100 00:07:27,520 --> 00:07:28,680 You're coming with me. 101 00:07:55,040 --> 00:07:56,800 Bravo, bravo. 102 00:08:37,920 --> 00:08:40,800 'Platform five, 10:30 to Boscastle.' 103 00:08:43,680 --> 00:08:45,000 'Hurry, please. Hurry.' 104 00:10:14,400 --> 00:10:16,920 Freddie, listen. Your programme... 105 00:10:18,440 --> 00:10:21,999 it's everything we've been waiting for, working together. 106 00:10:22,000 --> 00:10:23,599 It's exciting! 107 00:10:23,600 --> 00:10:26,199 But I need to talk to you before your interview. 108 00:10:26,200 --> 00:10:27,879 Stay and have a drink with me. 109 00:10:27,880 --> 00:10:29,199 And miss all the fun? 110 00:10:29,200 --> 00:10:31,519 You stay here and wait for your banker, 111 00:10:31,520 --> 00:10:33,639 but I warn you... 112 00:10:33,640 --> 00:10:35,480 he'll be late. They're always late. 113 00:10:36,720 --> 00:10:39,839 If he's still not here by nine, come and find me. 114 00:10:39,840 --> 00:10:42,759 Just try to keep a clear head. 115 00:10:42,760 --> 00:10:44,559 You're impossible! 116 00:10:44,560 --> 00:10:46,600 Evening, gentlemen. Shall we? 117 00:11:00,560 --> 00:11:01,760 Ladies and gentlemen. 118 00:11:01,761 --> 00:11:04,399 It's truly wonderful to be able to share our engagement 119 00:11:04,400 --> 00:11:05,839 with so many loved ones. 120 00:11:05,840 --> 00:11:06,920 Lord and Lady Elms, 121 00:11:06,921 --> 00:11:09,719 it's an honour and a privilege to join this eminent family. 122 00:11:09,720 --> 00:11:11,639 And so without further ado, 123 00:11:11,640 --> 00:11:15,159 I ask you to raise your glasses to my beautiful fiancee... 124 00:11:15,160 --> 00:11:16,239 Ahh. 125 00:11:16,240 --> 00:11:18,999 And we look forward to seeing you a week on Saturday. 126 00:11:19,000 --> 00:11:22,239 And do let's keep our fingers crossed and hope the sun shines. 127 00:11:24,480 --> 00:11:25,559 Ruth and Adam. 128 00:11:25,560 --> 00:11:28,000 Ruth and Adam. 129 00:12:09,000 --> 00:12:10,240 Are you hiding? 130 00:12:10,241 --> 00:12:11,400 No... 131 00:12:12,480 --> 00:12:13,519 Yes. 132 00:12:13,520 --> 00:12:15,279 I hate parties. 133 00:12:15,280 --> 00:12:16,400 And I'd just written, 134 00:12:16,401 --> 00:12:19,239 "The newly-engaged, honourable Miss Elms was glowing." 135 00:12:19,240 --> 00:12:20,559 Hello, Freddie. 136 00:12:20,560 --> 00:12:21,720 Miss Elms. 137 00:12:22,920 --> 00:12:24,919 Would you like to comment? 138 00:12:24,920 --> 00:12:25,960 Yes... 139 00:12:27,040 --> 00:12:28,920 if you pour me another one of those. 140 00:12:33,080 --> 00:12:34,639 How old are you now? 20? 21? 141 00:12:34,640 --> 00:12:35,680 Old enough. 142 00:12:39,720 --> 00:12:41,800 I was ten when you left. 143 00:12:44,440 --> 00:12:46,319 Well... 144 00:12:46,320 --> 00:12:48,960 Congratulations. I wish you... 145 00:12:50,400 --> 00:12:51,959 the absolute best. 146 00:12:51,960 --> 00:12:55,879 "A conspiracy is nothing but a secret agreement of a number of men 147 00:12:55,880 --> 00:12:59,599 "for the pursuance of policies which they dare not admit in public." 148 00:12:59,600 --> 00:13:01,279 You wrote that. 149 00:13:01,280 --> 00:13:04,199 Actually, Mark Twain did, but... Damn! 150 00:13:04,200 --> 00:13:06,039 Tilt your head. 151 00:13:06,040 --> 00:13:07,880 Pinch the bridge. 152 00:13:09,160 --> 00:13:11,439 I'm sorry. 153 00:13:11,440 --> 00:13:12,840 It's only a handkerchief. 154 00:13:17,200 --> 00:13:19,199 You see it, don't you, Freddie? 155 00:13:19,200 --> 00:13:21,959 You always have. 156 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:25,160 There you are, darling. 157 00:13:27,240 --> 00:13:28,800 Good night, Miss Elms. 158 00:13:35,720 --> 00:13:37,319 God, you're drunk. 159 00:13:37,320 --> 00:13:39,040 Not nearly enough. 160 00:13:42,400 --> 00:13:44,599 Would you like to take the lady's coat, sir? 161 00:13:44,600 --> 00:13:46,480 I'm sure she'll pick it up later. 162 00:14:26,440 --> 00:14:28,320 Hello? It's just me, Dad. 163 00:14:32,840 --> 00:14:35,119 Go inside, Mary's out for the evening. 164 00:14:35,120 --> 00:14:39,399 I wouldn't trouble you, see, but I have to speak with you privately. It's very important. 165 00:14:39,400 --> 00:14:40,680 Good day, Frederick? 166 00:14:45,200 --> 00:14:46,640 You should have the light on. 167 00:14:47,640 --> 00:14:48,840 Mrs B not been in? 168 00:14:48,841 --> 00:14:50,520 The washing up's still in the... 169 00:14:57,600 --> 00:14:59,960 What you watching? 170 00:15:03,160 --> 00:15:05,719 The only thing wrong with her is her weight. 171 00:15:05,720 --> 00:15:08,079 You should see her now. Blimey - she's enormous! 172 00:15:08,080 --> 00:15:11,600 Did you see the news tonight? The usual rubbish. 173 00:15:14,480 --> 00:15:16,559 How's that nice girl? 174 00:15:16,560 --> 00:15:17,640 Miss Rowley? 175 00:15:19,080 --> 00:15:20,719 She's... 176 00:15:20,720 --> 00:15:21,760 fine. 177 00:15:23,880 --> 00:15:26,280 'Look, will you leave it to me for a day or so? 178 00:15:26,281 --> 00:15:28,919 'I just want to give it a bit of thought. Chew it over.' 179 00:15:28,920 --> 00:15:31,200 Good morning, Broadcasting House. 180 00:15:33,080 --> 00:15:35,359 One moment, please. 181 00:15:35,360 --> 00:15:36,639 8:30. 182 00:15:36,640 --> 00:15:38,079 I said 8:30. 183 00:15:38,080 --> 00:15:39,960 Don't mix single malt with Martini. 184 00:15:39,961 --> 00:15:41,399 Oh, wonderful! 185 00:15:41,400 --> 00:15:44,199 Frederick Lyon for the Director of Programmes. Of course. 186 00:15:44,200 --> 00:15:45,600 I've brought the manifesto. 187 00:15:46,680 --> 00:15:49,199 That was written years ago, when we were very drunk. 188 00:15:49,200 --> 00:15:51,039 You were drunk. 189 00:15:51,040 --> 00:15:52,519 I was sober. 190 00:15:52,520 --> 00:15:54,799 You've put three Ts in topicality. 191 00:15:54,800 --> 00:15:56,359 7th floor, please. 192 00:15:56,360 --> 00:15:57,879 Thank you. 193 00:15:57,880 --> 00:15:58,920 Freddie... 194 00:16:00,960 --> 00:16:03,679 Think I should start with the Marx quote? 195 00:16:03,680 --> 00:16:06,399 Freddie, you really need to focus. No, you're right. 196 00:16:06,400 --> 00:16:08,479 Don't want to scare them off straight away. 197 00:16:08,480 --> 00:16:10,319 Not when one is looking to run... 198 00:16:10,320 --> 00:16:11,640 It doesn't have a name yet. 199 00:16:11,641 --> 00:16:15,279 This changing-face-of-television news programme with no name. 200 00:16:15,280 --> 00:16:17,999 I'd pitch on balancing London news with the provinces. 201 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:22,359 It's important they know you're interested in stories in Bradford, Manchester, Leeds... 202 00:16:22,360 --> 00:16:24,039 Why? 203 00:16:24,040 --> 00:16:25,719 Because you need to show them... 204 00:16:25,720 --> 00:16:27,679 Show them what? 205 00:16:27,680 --> 00:16:30,599 That you're familiar with the demands of home affairs. 206 00:16:30,600 --> 00:16:32,279 That's your job. 207 00:16:32,280 --> 00:16:34,920 You need to keep your options open. 208 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:38,320 Moneypenny, your eyes look piggy when you lie. 209 00:16:40,600 --> 00:16:42,000 I'm the producer. 210 00:16:43,000 --> 00:16:46,079 The new programme. Clarence wants me to be the producer. 211 00:16:53,200 --> 00:16:54,359 Right. 212 00:16:54,360 --> 00:16:56,199 You produce, I'll present. 213 00:16:56,200 --> 00:16:59,440 Bel, Freddie, there you are. 214 00:17:00,640 --> 00:17:02,639 Now, breathe, Freddie... Clarence! 215 00:17:02,640 --> 00:17:05,399 He's waiting but he has a packed day. Later! 216 00:17:05,400 --> 00:17:08,479 We speak in full sentences, we listen, 217 00:17:08,480 --> 00:17:10,799 we don't try any funnies. Yes, right. 218 00:17:10,800 --> 00:17:14,519 Your reputation goes before you. The good, I have been able to confirm, 219 00:17:14,520 --> 00:17:17,679 the bad was youthful recklessness, which in your more mature years, 220 00:17:17,680 --> 00:17:20,279 you have left behind. Clarence, I can... 221 00:17:20,280 --> 00:17:22,199 Freddie, this is my programme. 222 00:17:22,200 --> 00:17:24,439 It's very important that I get the right team 223 00:17:24,440 --> 00:17:26,359 and that you are part of it. 224 00:17:26,360 --> 00:17:28,559 Ditch the manifesto. 225 00:17:28,560 --> 00:17:29,680 Bel told me. 226 00:17:34,200 --> 00:17:35,400 Top button. 227 00:18:07,320 --> 00:18:10,879 13 minutes, 36.8 seconds. 228 00:18:10,880 --> 00:18:12,040 Remarkable. 229 00:18:13,280 --> 00:18:14,679 There. 230 00:18:14,680 --> 00:18:16,159 There... 231 00:18:16,160 --> 00:18:18,279 ballsed it. Top of the frame, bloody boom. 232 00:18:18,280 --> 00:18:19,759 How do we run that? 233 00:18:19,760 --> 00:18:23,159 I want two men at Lord's next week to film Jim Laker. 234 00:18:23,160 --> 00:18:26,480 One to hold the camera, the other to keep the bloody boom out of sight. 235 00:18:28,560 --> 00:18:30,839 You play? Yes. 236 00:18:30,840 --> 00:18:31,879 No. 237 00:18:31,880 --> 00:18:32,959 Do I need to? 238 00:18:32,960 --> 00:18:35,239 I like football. 239 00:18:35,240 --> 00:18:36,279 Which team? 240 00:18:36,280 --> 00:18:38,639 Derby County. My mother was born... 241 00:18:38,640 --> 00:18:39,760 So, not really. 242 00:18:45,760 --> 00:18:48,159 You're something to do with natural history. 243 00:18:48,160 --> 00:18:51,520 Heard a rumour they're setting up a unit somewhere in the BBC. 244 00:18:54,640 --> 00:18:56,400 I'm a big fan of animals. 245 00:19:01,200 --> 00:19:05,119 Clarence tells me you're a brilliant journalist. 246 00:19:05,120 --> 00:19:07,800 Give me tomorrow's news. 247 00:19:09,480 --> 00:19:11,640 Well, a lot can happen in 24 hours. 248 00:19:13,240 --> 00:19:16,639 Eisenhower looks like he'll run for another term, but that's obvious. 249 00:19:16,640 --> 00:19:18,959 I'm more interested in the underdog. 250 00:19:18,960 --> 00:19:21,440 Rumour has it that the young Mr Kennedy is a contender 251 00:19:21,441 --> 00:19:23,959 for the Vice Presidential Democratic nomination. 252 00:19:23,960 --> 00:19:25,760 But in newsreels, we don't do scoops. 253 00:19:25,761 --> 00:19:28,400 Let me guess, accounts? 254 00:19:29,840 --> 00:19:34,360 Researcher. You're flying out with a crew to the Amazon, Monday. 255 00:19:35,760 --> 00:19:38,039 Something like that. 256 00:19:38,040 --> 00:19:39,640 Do you take sugar? 257 00:19:41,520 --> 00:19:43,200 That's a pretty blouse. 258 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:50,279 So, 60 minutes, six days to get it together. 259 00:19:50,280 --> 00:19:53,519 Seventh day it's out there. Three slots. Tell me how it looks. 260 00:19:53,520 --> 00:19:58,639 At the top, New Commonwealth immigration. 261 00:19:58,640 --> 00:20:03,959 75,000 people arriving here every year from the colonies, but what does that really mean? 262 00:20:03,960 --> 00:20:06,959 Martin Luther King gives a public address in San Francisco. 263 00:20:06,960 --> 00:20:12,719 The birth of the new Negro, one who is not crippled by fear and self-loathing, 264 00:20:12,720 --> 00:20:14,999 but driven by dignity and destiny. 265 00:20:15,000 --> 00:20:18,319 But we don't even challenge the fact that in every hotel window 266 00:20:18,320 --> 00:20:21,839 we still, without shame, say "No Coloureds. No Irish". 267 00:20:21,840 --> 00:20:25,759 Second story, MacMillan and the credit squeeze, obviously. 268 00:20:25,760 --> 00:20:27,599 And third? 269 00:20:27,600 --> 00:20:31,959 13 minutes, 38.6 seconds. It's a good story. 270 00:20:31,960 --> 00:20:34,359 You've got a boom tracking in every shot. 271 00:20:34,360 --> 00:20:37,879 Seeing him cross that finishing line's the thing! It makes it more real, 272 00:20:37,880 --> 00:20:41,959 seeing the boom. It's the mechanics of how we bear witness, because that's what we do. 273 00:20:41,960 --> 00:20:45,559 What one tries to do. Reveal fleeting moments of history, 274 00:20:45,560 --> 00:20:50,159 not with apology, not as it is now, endless static newsreel. 275 00:20:50,160 --> 00:20:53,239 A man who never leaves his desk delivering the story 276 00:20:53,240 --> 00:20:56,519 as if it's the dry, five-minute warm-up act to Hancock's Half Hour! 277 00:20:56,520 --> 00:20:59,439 We all want to be entertained, but while we're all busy laughing, 278 00:20:59,440 --> 00:21:02,399 Russia's aligning its missiles and declaring World War Three! 279 00:21:02,400 --> 00:21:05,679 It has to be the hour that you can't miss. 280 00:21:05,680 --> 00:21:07,999 The hour you have to see. 281 00:21:08,000 --> 00:21:10,079 Putting real journalists in front of the camera 282 00:21:10,080 --> 00:21:12,959 is sending out the message that you take the news seriously. 283 00:21:12,960 --> 00:21:16,280 So you see yourself in front of the camera, Mr Lyon? 284 00:21:25,600 --> 00:21:28,679 I never understand women and magazines. 285 00:21:28,680 --> 00:21:32,159 They only ever buy them for the pictures. 286 00:21:32,160 --> 00:21:36,239 You're so right. And those things called novels, impossible! 287 00:21:36,240 --> 00:21:37,400 So many words... 288 00:21:39,920 --> 00:21:42,319 This is where I ask you for a drink. 289 00:21:42,320 --> 00:21:45,439 Sorry. I have to pack for South America. 290 00:21:45,440 --> 00:21:47,519 Is this some kind of joke? 291 00:21:47,520 --> 00:21:48,599 Home affairs! 292 00:21:48,600 --> 00:21:52,959 House of Lords garden parties and outbreaks of foot and mouth in Keswick? 293 00:21:52,960 --> 00:21:56,919 The audacity to even think you could present this programme! He asked for my opinion. 294 00:21:56,920 --> 00:21:59,240 And you gave it. Including telling him to stuff it! 295 00:21:59,241 --> 00:22:01,119 I said talk to him, calm him down. 296 00:22:01,120 --> 00:22:03,839 I said he's a risk... He's always a bloody risk. 297 00:22:03,840 --> 00:22:06,439 But you said no. You don't lead the story. 298 00:22:06,440 --> 00:22:09,519 The story leads you, Freddie. First rule of news, hmm? 299 00:22:09,520 --> 00:22:14,520 Well, maybe you are better off where you are. Two minutes. 300 00:22:17,360 --> 00:22:19,280 You're not in accounts, are you? 301 00:22:20,280 --> 00:22:24,799 No. Mr Lyon. I am a big fan of your work. 302 00:22:24,800 --> 00:22:26,039 How, exactly? 303 00:22:26,040 --> 00:22:29,160 I mean which bit? Of my work? 304 00:22:30,600 --> 00:22:31,839 Freddie. 305 00:22:31,840 --> 00:22:34,919 Mr Madden, my apologies. This is Miss Rowley. 306 00:22:34,920 --> 00:22:37,519 Yes, I know exactly who Miss Rowley is. 307 00:22:37,520 --> 00:22:42,800 May I introduce you to the face of our new programme. 308 00:22:45,000 --> 00:22:47,840 If you'd like to come this way. 309 00:22:48,680 --> 00:22:50,880 Christ, he's charming as well. 310 00:22:52,240 --> 00:22:53,680 Freddie... 311 00:23:00,480 --> 00:23:01,799 How could you do that? 312 00:23:01,800 --> 00:23:04,519 How could you not warn me what I was being interviewed for? 313 00:23:04,520 --> 00:23:07,759 If you listened... I thought it was so sweet you wanted to meet me beforehand. 314 00:23:07,760 --> 00:23:10,080 It's still home affairs. You're still part of the team, 315 00:23:10,081 --> 00:23:12,159 and it's the team Clarence believes in. 316 00:23:12,160 --> 00:23:15,559 What? You, me and Gregory Peck? What is he? Oxford-educated? 317 00:23:15,560 --> 00:23:17,919 Well, at least you're with your own kind. 318 00:23:17,920 --> 00:23:20,879 Oh, of course. You find him attractive. 319 00:23:20,880 --> 00:23:22,479 You're pathetic. 320 00:23:22,480 --> 00:23:25,039 It's you who said you were calcifying in newsreels. 321 00:23:25,040 --> 00:23:28,399 Do you seriously want to die there? The last job I got you, 322 00:23:28,400 --> 00:23:33,119 you nearly closed us down - you accused the then Minister of Trade of accepting bribes. 323 00:23:33,120 --> 00:23:36,040 He had. He was. 324 00:23:40,080 --> 00:23:44,000 Clarence has championed you since day one. 325 00:23:45,840 --> 00:23:47,999 He was giving you an opportunity 326 00:23:48,000 --> 00:23:50,999 and you have just thrown it back in his face. 327 00:23:51,000 --> 00:23:55,360 You could be even more brilliant than you know, but you just have to ruin it. 328 00:23:57,480 --> 00:23:59,480 A new programme, a new era. 329 00:24:00,840 --> 00:24:02,760 And they want me as producer. 330 00:24:04,600 --> 00:24:07,120 They're humouring you. 331 00:24:08,320 --> 00:24:13,079 They don't want a woman. A woman is difficult. Hysterical. 332 00:24:13,080 --> 00:24:15,879 And you can never really find one who will ever stay. 333 00:24:15,880 --> 00:24:18,919 A couple more years, you'll probably want a baby. Oh, don't speak. 334 00:24:18,920 --> 00:24:23,399 It's what they're thinking. Anything else is just your vanity making you believe... 335 00:24:23,400 --> 00:24:25,879 What? 336 00:24:25,880 --> 00:24:30,880 That I can do it? That I can actually do this? 337 00:24:32,160 --> 00:24:33,200 Watch me. 338 00:25:08,000 --> 00:25:14,119 Oh, Lyon, George wants to bump the Vice Presidential nominations for the Duke of Edinburgh... 339 00:25:14,120 --> 00:25:19,159 Not guilty. Mr Wengrow is on Royal duty. Well, he does look very smart on his horse. 340 00:25:19,160 --> 00:25:21,040 Copy in by four, ladies and gentlemen. 341 00:25:21,041 --> 00:25:25,559 Oh, a doctor's been seen arriving at Downing Street, apparently Eden's unwell again. 342 00:25:25,560 --> 00:25:30,839 Well, you know where rumour gets us. And Cairo? I'm covering the bobsleigh at Bergen and then I'm... 343 00:25:30,840 --> 00:25:34,200 What to you is rumour, to the rest of the world is foresight, George. 344 00:25:36,120 --> 00:25:40,719 Have you done your copy for the Elms' engagement yet, Mr Lyon? Not remotely. 345 00:25:40,720 --> 00:25:45,880 You know I have any number of men who would happily fill your post, Mr Lyon. 346 00:25:46,960 --> 00:25:49,600 Is that a threat? 347 00:25:52,520 --> 00:25:56,840 Four o'clock. No Eden. No Cairo. 348 00:26:00,960 --> 00:26:03,479 Don't sulk, spoils your face. 349 00:26:03,480 --> 00:26:06,399 They could have at least offered me foreign affairs. 350 00:26:06,400 --> 00:26:08,519 Already taken. 351 00:26:08,520 --> 00:26:10,199 You? 352 00:26:10,200 --> 00:26:13,519 Traitor. I want my desk back. 353 00:26:13,520 --> 00:26:16,080 As I recall, I won this desk. 354 00:26:23,960 --> 00:26:27,080 You've got absolutely no poker face. 355 00:26:29,760 --> 00:26:33,200 Mr Lyon, there's a lady to see you. She said you're old friends. 356 00:26:44,880 --> 00:26:46,519 Nice coat. 357 00:26:46,520 --> 00:26:49,439 Mother hates it. I wear it to annoy her. 358 00:26:49,440 --> 00:26:52,760 One needs to find tiny acts of rebellion where one can. 359 00:26:56,560 --> 00:26:57,840 Is this a joke? 360 00:26:58,880 --> 00:27:04,039 That's funny. Most people think I'm too serious. 361 00:27:04,040 --> 00:27:08,479 But I find it very serious indeed, the world. 362 00:27:08,480 --> 00:27:11,600 You have grown up. Oh, don't patronise me. 363 00:27:15,160 --> 00:27:17,720 Why didn't you ever reply to my letters? 364 00:27:22,320 --> 00:27:23,560 It didn't matter. 365 00:27:23,561 --> 00:27:28,599 I've kept up with what you're doing. Read your odd articles. 366 00:27:28,600 --> 00:27:30,559 That makes you quite unique. 367 00:27:30,560 --> 00:27:33,399 I even found the short story you wrote in The Listener, 368 00:27:33,400 --> 00:27:36,839 which, I may add, was not very good. 369 00:27:36,840 --> 00:27:42,519 Though I suppose the novel is perhaps still the last domain of the free mind. 370 00:27:42,520 --> 00:27:46,120 Where they can't tell you what to think, what to say. 371 00:27:47,640 --> 00:27:49,840 That and art, I suppose. 372 00:27:51,000 --> 00:27:54,159 They? Who are they? What are you talking about? 373 00:27:54,160 --> 00:27:56,600 They. 374 00:27:59,160 --> 00:28:02,359 They are everywhere. 375 00:28:02,360 --> 00:28:05,439 Here in this building. Out in the street, in your office. 376 00:28:05,440 --> 00:28:08,960 They even control what you write. 377 00:28:13,080 --> 00:28:15,600 Have you heard of Peter Darrall? 378 00:28:17,960 --> 00:28:19,000 He is... 379 00:28:20,200 --> 00:28:24,479 He WAS one of the leading political minds this country had. 380 00:28:24,480 --> 00:28:26,880 He was killed last night. 381 00:28:29,520 --> 00:28:32,799 It will be reported in the evening papers as a robbery. 382 00:28:32,800 --> 00:28:34,359 It wasn't. 383 00:28:34,360 --> 00:28:36,480 There will be no investigation. 384 00:28:37,680 --> 00:28:41,639 Even those who loved him the most will be told to forget him. 385 00:28:41,640 --> 00:28:45,880 They will weave a web of deceitful lies. 386 00:28:47,040 --> 00:28:49,719 You think it's ridiculous? 387 00:28:49,720 --> 00:28:52,320 I wish it were. 388 00:28:54,840 --> 00:28:56,999 I want you to find out why he was murdered. 389 00:28:57,000 --> 00:29:00,359 Go to the police, I'm not the right person. Yes, you are! 390 00:29:00,360 --> 00:29:02,760 You think you live in a democracy? 391 00:29:04,160 --> 00:29:07,879 You think this country stands for freedom of speech? 392 00:29:07,880 --> 00:29:09,520 It does not. 393 00:29:16,680 --> 00:29:18,320 No, I'll make my own way out. 394 00:29:21,440 --> 00:29:25,760 They will kill me if they know I'm talking to you. 395 00:29:48,840 --> 00:29:52,879 A man, stabbed, North London... Came in this morning. 396 00:29:52,880 --> 00:29:57,080 Did anyone see it? Peter, his name was Peter something. 397 00:30:07,560 --> 00:30:09,719 Did he forgive you? Who? 398 00:30:09,720 --> 00:30:12,359 Mr Lyon? You really should have told him, you know. 399 00:30:12,360 --> 00:30:14,359 He's a big boy. 400 00:30:14,360 --> 00:30:19,440 You found one another. Douglas is on his way. 401 00:30:25,920 --> 00:30:29,719 All right, Charlie? Here you are. No. 402 00:30:29,720 --> 00:30:33,999 Suspected robbery. Came in last night. 403 00:30:38,400 --> 00:30:41,400 You been frightening babies? 404 00:30:50,480 --> 00:30:52,880 Plain clothes were in an hour ago. 405 00:30:54,360 --> 00:30:57,879 Alexis Storm will be heading the foreign desk. She covered the... 406 00:30:57,880 --> 00:31:00,519 Spanish Civil war in Madrid, broke the news in '40 407 00:31:00,520 --> 00:31:03,719 that the British troops had arrived in France. 408 00:31:03,720 --> 00:31:09,279 She has an extensive network of stringers all through Europe, the Middle East and Africa. 409 00:31:09,280 --> 00:31:11,720 I'm presuming that you've resolved the home desk. 410 00:31:11,721 --> 00:31:15,239 There are a number of faces in the frame. Clarence. We'll have the claret. 411 00:31:15,240 --> 00:31:17,879 I realise that Freddie wasn't at his best this morning. 412 00:31:17,880 --> 00:31:20,399 You don't need him. He is passionate. 413 00:31:20,400 --> 00:31:22,040 He's dangerous. 414 00:31:22,800 --> 00:31:26,839 There's that very nice chap in that Sunday news review. He might be an idea. 415 00:31:26,840 --> 00:31:32,119 No. Freddie is infuriating and outspoken, 416 00:31:32,120 --> 00:31:35,759 but he sees the extraordinary in the ordinary. 417 00:31:35,760 --> 00:31:38,280 I truly believe we need him. 418 00:31:40,280 --> 00:31:45,079 I need him, to make the programme the best that it can be. 419 00:31:45,080 --> 00:31:47,559 And what is that? 420 00:31:47,560 --> 00:31:50,079 The world that Freddie sees. 421 00:31:50,080 --> 00:31:53,559 A train crash, a labour strike, 422 00:31:53,560 --> 00:31:56,839 Freddie will be somewhere away from all the other journalists, 423 00:31:56,840 --> 00:31:59,239 talking to the last person that should matter, 424 00:31:59,240 --> 00:32:02,079 but that is the story that matters most to ordinary people. 425 00:32:02,080 --> 00:32:03,119 He finds them. 426 00:32:03,120 --> 00:32:05,079 Douglas. 427 00:32:05,080 --> 00:32:09,160 Clarence. I hope you ordered for me. Please. 428 00:32:10,720 --> 00:32:12,399 How many men? 429 00:32:12,400 --> 00:32:13,440 Five. 430 00:32:15,680 --> 00:32:16,720 MI5? 431 00:32:18,280 --> 00:32:19,920 Box 850, governor says. 432 00:32:21,760 --> 00:32:23,600 SIS? 433 00:32:25,200 --> 00:32:27,960 You know you're someone when MI6 come to pay their respects. 434 00:32:29,640 --> 00:32:30,840 Did they do this? 435 00:32:34,440 --> 00:32:36,360 Someone's looking for something. 436 00:32:44,720 --> 00:32:49,080 There's �15 in here. Wasn't much of a robbery. 437 00:33:03,760 --> 00:33:07,120 Unless they stole his last cigarette. 438 00:33:11,880 --> 00:33:13,840 Five minutes. We're done. 439 00:33:19,080 --> 00:33:20,720 Yes. We're done. 440 00:33:33,120 --> 00:33:34,160 McCain's in. 441 00:33:38,000 --> 00:33:40,120 One of Eden's press minions. 442 00:33:43,840 --> 00:33:45,560 Christ, he's coming over. 443 00:33:46,440 --> 00:33:49,119 Leave it to me. 444 00:33:49,120 --> 00:33:52,719 So, this is how Westminster feeds you, hmm? 445 00:33:52,720 --> 00:33:56,679 Clarence. What a gathering we have here, and Mr Madden. 446 00:33:56,680 --> 00:33:58,079 Yes. 447 00:33:58,080 --> 00:34:03,559 Er... Oh, Miss Rowley. You did that lovely piece, "At Home With Lady Eden". 448 00:34:03,560 --> 00:34:06,119 My friends so enjoyed that. 449 00:34:06,120 --> 00:34:08,839 Is Prime Minister Eden in good health? 450 00:34:08,840 --> 00:34:11,639 Yes, he is, thank you. Only I heard he'd been unwell again. 451 00:34:11,640 --> 00:34:16,120 Such maternal instincts, I do think you're rather wasted in news. 452 00:34:17,520 --> 00:34:19,719 I was hoping to see you today, 453 00:34:19,720 --> 00:34:22,279 Michael was very keen to have a word. 454 00:34:22,280 --> 00:34:24,559 Pandit Nehru is coming to town. 455 00:34:24,560 --> 00:34:28,599 Barton's been on the phone banging on at me for weeks about having an interview. 456 00:34:28,600 --> 00:34:31,240 "No," I said, "sorry, BBC has first dibs." 457 00:34:32,280 --> 00:34:35,159 Yes. Are we celebrating? 458 00:34:35,160 --> 00:34:37,599 We're launching a topical news programme. 459 00:34:37,600 --> 00:34:42,359 Oh! Good, Marvellous. Yes, um, does it have a name yet? 460 00:34:42,360 --> 00:34:44,239 Oh, working on it. 461 00:34:44,240 --> 00:34:47,479 Mr Madden will present it, Clarence at the helm 462 00:34:47,480 --> 00:34:50,639 and Miss Rowley as the producer. That must have been a surprise. 463 00:34:50,640 --> 00:34:53,319 What a coup, Miss Rowley! 464 00:34:53,320 --> 00:34:55,599 Douglas, I must introduce your team to... 465 00:34:55,600 --> 00:34:57,400 It's the mackintosh. 466 00:35:03,000 --> 00:35:04,560 You left it on the table. 467 00:35:05,600 --> 00:35:08,119 Thank you. How about a brandy to celebrate? 468 00:35:08,120 --> 00:35:10,919 Well, I'd love to, but... 469 00:35:10,920 --> 00:35:13,240 beyond that door women are not allowed. 470 00:35:16,760 --> 00:35:19,279 What is it about you men? 471 00:35:19,280 --> 00:35:22,400 You always need a tiny corner where we can't quite reach you. 472 00:35:23,400 --> 00:35:25,879 Then we'll have to take you elsewhere. 473 00:35:25,880 --> 00:35:28,320 Come on, I'm good at smuggling contraband. 474 00:35:39,480 --> 00:35:41,119 This is highly illegal. 475 00:35:41,120 --> 00:35:44,120 That's what makes it so much more enjoyable. 476 00:36:03,240 --> 00:36:05,839 How can you bear that man talking to you like that? 477 00:36:05,840 --> 00:36:10,559 We'd be foolish to make an enemy of anyone close to government, Mr Madden. 478 00:36:10,560 --> 00:36:12,719 Hector. 479 00:36:12,720 --> 00:36:15,599 Hero of Troy. 480 00:36:15,600 --> 00:36:18,760 Father with pretensions of a scholar. 481 00:36:20,160 --> 00:36:21,519 And mother? 482 00:36:21,520 --> 00:36:25,160 Oh, she died, when I was ten. 483 00:36:39,200 --> 00:36:41,079 I've been out long enough. 484 00:36:41,080 --> 00:36:43,199 Some of us have work to do. 485 00:36:43,200 --> 00:36:44,919 So it's true what they say? 486 00:36:44,920 --> 00:36:49,039 You work twice as hard as any man and none is half as good as you. 487 00:36:49,040 --> 00:36:51,559 I enjoy the company of men. 488 00:36:51,560 --> 00:36:55,280 Is it true you covered McCarthy's Lincoln Day speech? 489 00:36:57,360 --> 00:37:00,839 With a tape recorder that didn't work. 490 00:37:00,840 --> 00:37:04,639 Well, I don't believe you're prepared to give up this job for Mr Lyon. 491 00:37:04,640 --> 00:37:06,800 I think you'll do whatever it takes. 492 00:37:10,200 --> 00:37:12,879 Take the afternoon off. 493 00:37:12,880 --> 00:37:15,880 You'll be out by the end of the week anyway. 494 00:37:21,520 --> 00:37:24,520 I hope you're not going to be this lax when I'm your producer. 495 00:37:28,600 --> 00:37:30,560 Talk to Mr Lyon. 496 00:37:31,920 --> 00:37:35,600 I intend to. He doesn't listen to anyone but himself. 497 00:37:48,760 --> 00:37:54,759 This shouldn't be open. They told me it was going to be kept locked. They? 498 00:37:54,760 --> 00:37:57,319 I have an appointment with Mr Darrall. 499 00:37:57,320 --> 00:38:00,000 Oh. Professor Darrall sadly passed away last night. 500 00:38:01,000 --> 00:38:03,359 Oh, I'm so sorry. 501 00:38:03,360 --> 00:38:05,119 You knew him? 502 00:38:05,120 --> 00:38:07,160 No, but I hoped to. 503 00:38:08,760 --> 00:38:12,319 If you'd like to talk to the bursar... Was he married? 504 00:38:12,320 --> 00:38:15,920 Professor Darrall? Er, no, I don't believe so. 505 00:38:17,880 --> 00:38:19,399 Tragic. 506 00:38:19,400 --> 00:38:21,239 Apparently it was a robbery. 507 00:38:21,240 --> 00:38:23,159 You've spoken to the police? 508 00:38:23,160 --> 00:38:25,680 Well, I'm sure it will be in the afternoon press. 509 00:38:45,120 --> 00:38:46,280 All right, sir? 510 00:39:03,440 --> 00:39:06,720 Um, do you recognise this man? He works near here. 511 00:39:07,840 --> 00:39:11,399 Yeah, came in last night, just as I was closing up. 512 00:39:11,400 --> 00:39:14,639 He didn't have no change. I told him he could pay me tomorrow, 513 00:39:14,640 --> 00:39:17,319 but he insisted I take this as security. 514 00:39:17,320 --> 00:39:20,159 It seemed a bit much for a packet of smokes. 515 00:39:20,160 --> 00:39:22,480 The thing is that he didn't come back. 516 00:39:34,760 --> 00:39:38,319 Orchids. You should talk to your banker. 517 00:39:38,320 --> 00:39:40,800 They really are an awful cliche. 518 00:39:42,520 --> 00:39:43,840 George. 519 00:39:47,480 --> 00:39:49,000 George. 520 00:39:50,600 --> 00:39:52,960 You know I'm leaving, don't you? 521 00:39:54,360 --> 00:39:56,159 What? 522 00:39:56,160 --> 00:40:00,280 If I'm about to lose two of my best journalists then I'm entitled to feel a little sore. 523 00:40:01,560 --> 00:40:05,959 You're a big girl, Bel, so I'll tell you this for nothing. 524 00:40:05,960 --> 00:40:08,879 I know, because there are no secrets in this place. 525 00:40:08,880 --> 00:40:11,879 You'll have your strings yanked like the rest of us. 526 00:40:11,880 --> 00:40:14,439 No, George. You'll see. 527 00:40:14,440 --> 00:40:15,680 There you are, Georgie. 528 00:40:15,681 --> 00:40:18,519 An eminent professor is found with his throat cut 529 00:40:18,520 --> 00:40:21,999 and it's reported as a robbery. No inquest. No search for suspects. 530 00:40:22,000 --> 00:40:25,559 Every seam in his suit has been cut. MI6 visited the mortuary. 531 00:40:25,560 --> 00:40:28,880 Missed your slot. Programme's been filled. 532 00:40:30,040 --> 00:40:33,359 When does MI6 visit the body of a robbery victim? 533 00:40:33,360 --> 00:40:37,639 They won't even answer my questions. Why should they? They're MI6. 534 00:40:37,640 --> 00:40:39,959 What? And we should never challenge that? 535 00:40:39,960 --> 00:40:41,840 He still had his wallet and his watch. 536 00:40:41,841 --> 00:40:44,759 Give me another 24 hours and I know I can follow it up, George. 537 00:40:44,760 --> 00:40:49,199 Though I share your desire to live in the pages of an Ian Fleming novel, Mr Lyon, 538 00:40:49,200 --> 00:40:52,399 I prefer to keep my life separate from a work of fiction. 539 00:40:52,400 --> 00:40:55,599 No! This is happening now, right now, outside this building, 540 00:40:55,600 --> 00:40:59,119 down on those streets, and we are doing a disservice to the public to deny it. 541 00:40:59,120 --> 00:41:03,119 You won't run this, but you'll run footage of Ruth Elms smiling at her engagement? 542 00:41:03,120 --> 00:41:05,319 No, the film blew. The bobsleigh - also gone. 543 00:41:05,320 --> 00:41:09,159 Eddie thinks there's something wrong with the machine. For God's sake. 544 00:41:09,160 --> 00:41:12,319 Have you had a single original thought in your life? 545 00:41:12,320 --> 00:41:14,960 Do you want to die knowing you were always a yes man? 546 00:41:16,320 --> 00:41:20,760 If you'll excuse me, I have a news programme to get out. 547 00:41:24,400 --> 00:41:27,999 Do you know more people watch The Sooty Show than us, George? 548 00:41:28,000 --> 00:41:29,520 You're sacked. 549 00:41:30,600 --> 00:41:32,159 Accepted. 550 00:41:32,160 --> 00:41:33,880 Freddie. 551 00:41:38,360 --> 00:41:39,880 Buzz off, Moneypenny. 552 00:41:43,800 --> 00:41:46,639 It is true, I am asking myself why I am doing this, 553 00:41:46,640 --> 00:41:49,639 especially as it is you who should be apologising to me. 554 00:41:49,640 --> 00:41:54,039 But that's what you do when you believe in someone. You let me go in there. 555 00:41:54,040 --> 00:41:56,279 I should have told you. I'm sorry. 556 00:41:56,280 --> 00:41:59,999 But home affairs is... Not presenter. Not good enough. 557 00:42:00,000 --> 00:42:02,959 But most of all not here! Don't you want to get out? 558 00:42:02,960 --> 00:42:05,440 Who else is going to have you? 559 00:42:08,600 --> 00:42:11,959 You know some nice girl needs to rescue you. Who? 560 00:42:11,960 --> 00:42:15,200 There's only ever been you. 561 00:42:19,800 --> 00:42:21,760 And you're not even that nice. 562 00:42:29,360 --> 00:42:34,039 All right, you sit here, pulling apart some stupid cigarette case 563 00:42:34,040 --> 00:42:37,119 when next week you could be... Before, it was an offer I declined. 564 00:42:37,120 --> 00:42:39,679 Now, it's a pity post, which I just can't. 565 00:42:39,680 --> 00:42:42,719 Won't. No. And don't ask again, because, quite frankly, 566 00:42:42,720 --> 00:42:46,720 it's getting very tedious, your inability to stand on your own two feet. 567 00:42:48,880 --> 00:42:51,759 But then I suppose one should expect that from you. 568 00:42:51,760 --> 00:42:54,159 I mean, for all your strong talk, Moneypenny, 569 00:42:54,160 --> 00:42:56,719 you really are quite hopeless, aren't you? 570 00:42:56,720 --> 00:42:58,919 You want to be, oh, so independent 571 00:42:58,920 --> 00:43:02,640 but you just can't quite cut it alone. 572 00:43:04,000 --> 00:43:06,800 Why else do you throw yourself at such unavailable men? 573 00:43:08,240 --> 00:43:09,720 Bravo. 574 00:43:24,000 --> 00:43:25,200 Yes? 575 00:43:26,360 --> 00:43:28,039 'Yes?' 576 00:43:28,040 --> 00:43:32,160 Nothing. They've reported nothing. 577 00:43:34,200 --> 00:43:35,639 I'm sorry, but... 578 00:43:35,640 --> 00:43:37,560 you were stupid to ask me to help you 579 00:43:37,561 --> 00:43:40,400 'and I was even more stupid to think that I could.' 580 00:43:43,200 --> 00:43:45,320 Are you still there? 581 00:43:47,200 --> 00:43:48,519 'Ruthie?' 582 00:43:48,520 --> 00:43:50,839 Never give up, Freddie. Never. 583 00:43:50,840 --> 00:43:54,599 'If it's something you truly care about, believe in, 584 00:43:54,600 --> 00:43:56,759 'then you have to keep kicking back. 585 00:43:56,760 --> 00:43:58,919 'Let the rest of them give up if they must, 586 00:43:58,920 --> 00:44:01,360 'but if that is being a grown-up...' 587 00:44:03,280 --> 00:44:05,200 I'd rather stay 21 forever. 588 00:44:08,560 --> 00:44:10,119 Ruthie? 589 00:44:10,120 --> 00:44:13,159 'Sir, could you please hang up?' 590 00:44:13,160 --> 00:44:16,119 Could you tell me where this call is being made from, please? 591 00:44:16,120 --> 00:44:17,800 'The Claringdon Hotel, sir.' 592 00:44:26,640 --> 00:44:28,999 Bel and I are leaving in five minutes. 593 00:44:29,000 --> 00:44:30,880 Stop being such a coward. 594 00:44:33,400 --> 00:44:35,679 When I was in France, there were these men. 595 00:44:35,680 --> 00:44:41,239 I'd... I'd loosely call them journalists, but they were never at the front. 596 00:44:41,240 --> 00:44:43,719 They never stuck their head above the parapet, 597 00:44:43,720 --> 00:44:45,599 they were terrified of being shot. 598 00:44:45,600 --> 00:44:48,719 Yet they wrote some of the best battle reportage I've ever read... 599 00:44:48,720 --> 00:44:53,279 filched most of it from us and what they didn't know, they'd make up. 600 00:44:53,280 --> 00:44:56,719 But you're not one of them. And you'll never truly know, Freddie, 601 00:44:56,720 --> 00:45:00,560 unless you stick your neck out and get yourself a bit muddy. 602 00:45:01,640 --> 00:45:04,320 Come on, jump. I dare you. 603 00:45:27,520 --> 00:45:30,560 Coming for a drink? Already drunk. 604 00:45:32,480 --> 00:45:33,879 But I don't smoke. 605 00:45:33,880 --> 00:45:35,640 Save it for later. 606 00:45:36,480 --> 00:45:39,599 I wondered if you could have a look at this, Mr Lyon? 607 00:45:39,600 --> 00:45:41,719 I'd really appreciate your opinion. 608 00:45:41,720 --> 00:45:45,799 "The tradition of Freedom of the City of London dates back to 609 00:45:45,800 --> 00:45:48,839 "the 13th century when it attracted privileges including 610 00:45:48,840 --> 00:45:52,079 "being allowed to go about the city with a drawn sword." 611 00:45:52,080 --> 00:45:54,440 Did George ask you to write this? Yes. 612 00:45:56,720 --> 00:45:58,279 It's very, um... 613 00:45:58,280 --> 00:46:03,879 It's very, um... nice and clear. 614 00:46:03,880 --> 00:46:05,959 It's... It's boring. 615 00:46:05,960 --> 00:46:07,239 Yes. 616 00:46:07,240 --> 00:46:08,680 I thought so. 617 00:46:43,360 --> 00:46:44,799 You forgot your lamp. 618 00:46:44,800 --> 00:46:47,119 It's just a piece of tat I picked up somewhere. 619 00:46:47,120 --> 00:46:50,399 April. 1952. Your birthday. I bought it from John Lewis. 620 00:46:50,400 --> 00:46:54,639 A yellow desk light. Just what every girl needs. Isaac! In. 621 00:46:54,640 --> 00:46:55,800 What are you doing? 622 00:46:55,801 --> 00:46:57,800 I thought we'd come along for the ride. 623 00:46:57,801 --> 00:47:02,119 Douglas has invited us for drinks at Lime Grove Studios. Goody. 624 00:47:02,120 --> 00:47:04,520 Children. There will be tears. 625 00:47:30,480 --> 00:47:33,160 Thank you. 626 00:47:35,920 --> 00:47:38,199 Shall we leave our things over here? 627 00:47:38,200 --> 00:47:40,880 I think that will be all right. 628 00:47:50,360 --> 00:47:53,120 What? Falling at the first hurdle? 629 00:47:54,320 --> 00:47:57,239 You can do this job standing on your head, Moneypenny, 630 00:47:57,240 --> 00:47:59,399 and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. 631 00:47:59,400 --> 00:48:03,559 Not me, not George, not your stupid bloody banker. 632 00:48:03,560 --> 00:48:07,839 You're the best man for the job, and you know it. 633 00:48:07,840 --> 00:48:10,079 Is that your idea of an apology? 634 00:48:10,080 --> 00:48:13,399 After I gave you that lamp, we ate at that terrible Chinese. 635 00:48:13,400 --> 00:48:17,719 It's an angle-poise because you press your face too close to the page when you read 636 00:48:17,720 --> 00:48:19,559 and there's never enough light. 637 00:48:19,560 --> 00:48:22,519 You won't wear glasses because you say your nose is too small 638 00:48:22,520 --> 00:48:25,039 and with glasses you'd look like a mole... 639 00:48:25,040 --> 00:48:27,359 Which you don't... Wouldn't... 640 00:48:27,360 --> 00:48:30,239 They'd suit you. You'd look just as... 641 00:48:30,240 --> 00:48:32,199 fairly beautiful as you are. 642 00:48:32,200 --> 00:48:34,999 It's yellow because you said no-one wants a yellow lamp. 643 00:48:35,000 --> 00:48:39,040 So I thought if I got if for you in yellow then no-one would steal it from your desk. 644 00:48:41,080 --> 00:48:44,879 I do give these things quite a lot of consideration, you see... 645 00:48:44,880 --> 00:48:47,719 The devil is in the detail. 646 00:48:47,720 --> 00:48:51,359 And what you said about my story... 647 00:48:51,360 --> 00:48:55,519 you're right. George will never run it. 648 00:48:55,520 --> 00:48:59,119 An academic, seemingly eminent, has his throat slit in a suburban street. 649 00:48:59,120 --> 00:49:01,559 Who wants to hear that? It shouldn't stop me. 650 00:49:01,560 --> 00:49:05,320 That's why I am pulling apart a cigarette case. I want to hear you say it. 651 00:49:09,840 --> 00:49:13,159 I get first choice of desk. And I want an office with a window. 652 00:49:13,160 --> 00:49:14,919 And an assistant. 653 00:49:14,920 --> 00:49:17,480 I'll absolutely need an assistant. 654 00:49:19,080 --> 00:49:21,800 And I won't do the farming slots. 655 00:49:25,040 --> 00:49:26,600 And? 656 00:49:30,920 --> 00:49:34,119 May I accept the offer that I so... 657 00:49:34,120 --> 00:49:35,479 Rudely. 658 00:49:35,480 --> 00:49:37,480 So rudely declined? 659 00:49:56,120 --> 00:49:58,400 The Hour! 660 00:49:59,720 --> 00:50:01,960 It'll never run. 661 00:50:05,000 --> 00:50:07,599 Mr Lyon. Mr Madden. 662 00:50:07,600 --> 00:50:11,080 Looking forward to working with you. At least that makes one of us. 663 00:50:15,200 --> 00:50:17,760 Thank you. Thank you. 664 00:50:19,640 --> 00:50:22,640 Welcome on board, comrade. 665 00:50:40,680 --> 00:50:45,080 Help us out, have a look, see what you can do! There's nothing to worry about. 666 00:50:50,080 --> 00:50:52,559 Clarence. I... 667 00:50:52,560 --> 00:50:54,239 Don't say it. 668 00:50:54,240 --> 00:50:56,040 New slate, new day. 669 00:51:18,800 --> 00:51:21,760 You're always watching. I find it helps. 670 00:51:23,160 --> 00:51:26,599 Otherwise one tends to walk into walls, doors, that sort of thing. 671 00:51:26,600 --> 00:51:28,799 Yes, she said you were witty. 672 00:51:28,800 --> 00:51:31,079 She's easy to make laugh. 673 00:51:31,080 --> 00:51:33,960 So tell me about yourself, Mr Lyon. 674 00:51:43,520 --> 00:51:45,120 No. 675 00:51:46,120 --> 00:51:47,200 Isaac! 676 00:51:49,960 --> 00:51:51,679 Isaac, the cigarette... 677 00:51:51,680 --> 00:51:53,600 The cigarette that I... 678 00:52:12,920 --> 00:52:14,760 Bingo! 679 00:52:28,000 --> 00:52:29,719 How did you know I like them? 680 00:52:29,720 --> 00:52:31,639 All beautiful women like orchids. 681 00:52:31,640 --> 00:52:34,759 Do they really fall for that line? 682 00:52:34,760 --> 00:52:36,599 Is it bad? 683 00:52:36,600 --> 00:52:39,039 Very bad. 684 00:52:39,040 --> 00:52:42,079 Darling, there you are. 685 00:52:42,080 --> 00:52:44,799 Well, somebody obviously did. 686 00:52:44,800 --> 00:52:46,839 That's your...? 687 00:52:46,840 --> 00:52:48,519 Wife. 688 00:52:48,520 --> 00:52:51,079 Of course. 689 00:52:51,080 --> 00:52:54,839 And your? Father-in-law. 690 00:52:54,840 --> 00:52:59,239 Douglas and he have been friends for years. 691 00:52:59,240 --> 00:53:03,240 And I thought it was because you had such a pretty face. 692 00:53:05,640 --> 00:53:08,879 Hello, you look so handsome! 693 00:53:08,880 --> 00:53:11,199 Here he is - the face of tomorrow. 694 00:53:11,200 --> 00:53:13,239 Congratulations, Hector. 695 00:53:13,240 --> 00:53:14,800 Thank you, Wallace. 696 00:53:15,440 --> 00:53:19,879 Ladies and gentleman, may I have your attention. 697 00:53:19,880 --> 00:53:23,679 We are embarking 698 00:53:23,680 --> 00:53:29,239 on what I hope is to become a truly exciting journey. 699 00:53:29,240 --> 00:53:32,519 To the dawn of a new era. 700 00:53:32,520 --> 00:53:37,199 The Hour is coming. 701 00:53:37,200 --> 00:53:39,840 The Hour! 702 00:55:28,840 --> 00:55:30,360 Ruth? 703 00:55:32,280 --> 00:55:34,720 Ruthie, it's just me. 704 00:55:36,280 --> 00:55:37,320 Hello? 705 00:55:48,320 --> 00:55:50,000 Ruth! 706 00:55:54,200 --> 00:55:56,920 Ruth! 707 00:56:05,880 --> 00:56:08,520 Ruthie! Ruthie! 708 00:56:39,000 --> 00:56:40,959 Hello. 709 00:56:40,960 --> 00:56:42,959 'Did you fire Mr Lyons?' 710 00:56:42,960 --> 00:56:46,720 Yes, he's someone else's problem now. 711 00:57:10,040 --> 00:57:12,199 'Good evening, Reception.' 712 00:57:12,200 --> 00:57:15,799 Yes, hello. The police, could you call the police, please? 713 00:57:15,800 --> 00:57:18,559 'Which room, sir?' This is room 214. 714 00:57:18,560 --> 00:57:20,640 'Could you hold, please?' 715 00:57:57,920 --> 00:57:59,040 Are you in discomfort, 716 00:57:59,041 --> 00:58:01,879 or does it just SEEM as if you have a pickle up your backside? 717 00:58:01,880 --> 00:58:03,480 I want that man banned from the set! 718 00:58:03,481 --> 00:58:09,159 The World Service sent him up. This is Mr... Kish. Thomas Kish. 719 00:58:09,160 --> 00:58:10,839 She wanted me to help her. 720 00:58:10,840 --> 00:58:12,919 And did you? 721 00:58:12,920 --> 00:58:14,479 I run a news programme. 722 00:58:14,480 --> 00:58:16,240 I wanted to illuminate the situation. 723 00:58:16,241 --> 00:58:18,440 But you cannot go ahead with this interview. 724 00:58:38,200 --> 00:58:41,240 Subtitles by Red Bee Media Ltd, MemoryOnSmells