1 00:00:08,269 --> 00:00:12,263 www.subsfactory.it 2 00:00:12,592 --> 00:00:15,632 Nothing lasts forever. 3 00:00:16,111 --> 00:00:19,830 Translation: Ayachan, Alle83, fbbina, Elan, Virginia, FriesfromtheSKY. 4 00:00:21,177 --> 00:00:24,438 Review: anto* 5 00:00:25,531 --> 00:00:28,466 Even the longest and most sparkling reign 6 00:00:28,486 --> 00:00:30,581 it has to end, sooner or later. 7 00:00:48,292 --> 00:00:52,164 HOUSE OF CARDS 1x01 8 00:01:05,269 --> 00:01:08,437 based on the novel by Michael Dobbs. 9 00:01:22,368 --> 00:01:25,852 Who could replace her? Lots of candidates. 10 00:01:26,067 --> 00:01:29,262 Old warriors, young pretenders. 11 00:01:29,541 --> 00:01:33,047 Lord Billsborough, for example. President of the party. 12 00:01:33,067 --> 00:01:35,267 Too old and too well known. 13 00:01:35,516 --> 00:01:38,738 Tarnished by thousands of ignoble pacts. 14 00:01:39,566 --> 00:01:41,209 Michael Samuels. 15 00:01:41,357 --> 00:01:44,138 Too young. And too smart. 16 00:01:45,103 --> 00:01:46,600 Patrick Woolton. 17 00:01:46,820 --> 00:01:48,079 A bit rude. 18 00:01:48,099 --> 00:01:52,081 A bit of a bully. Yes, it could be Woolton. 19 00:01:52,356 --> 00:01:54,327 Henry Collingridge. 20 00:01:54,487 --> 00:01:56,678 People's favorite. 21 00:01:57,263 --> 00:01:59,349 A well-intentioned fool. 22 00:01:59,408 --> 00:02:02,383 No cultural baggage or roots. 23 00:02:04,419 --> 00:02:05,576 What? I? 24 00:02:06,094 --> 00:02:07,568 No, no, no. 25 00:02:07,837 --> 00:02:11,382 I am the party leader. A simple official. 26 00:02:11,665 --> 00:02:13,628 I keep the troops in line. 27 00:02:13,810 --> 00:02:15,770 I maintain discipline... 28 00:02:15,929 --> 00:02:17,511 I snap them. 29 00:02:18,665 --> 00:02:21,767 Obviously he will give absolute loyalty 30 00:02:21,787 --> 00:02:24,391 to whoever turns out to be my boss. 31 00:02:25,958 --> 00:02:27,658 If you'll excuse me, now. 32 00:02:34,510 --> 00:02:37,857 Henry Collingridge is the new one Prime Minister of Great Britain. 33 00:02:38,737 --> 00:02:42,932 Today Henry Collingridge turned out to be the most popular choice to lead the party 34 00:02:42,952 --> 00:02:46,052 as prime minister in the next elections. 35 00:02:46,736 --> 00:02:51,060 Mr Collingridge, aged 48, He was Minister of the Environment 36 00:02:51,389 --> 00:02:53,720 and Minister of Urban Development. 37 00:02:53,740 --> 00:02:57,804 And it is defined as the acceptable face of capitalism. 38 00:03:00,956 --> 00:03:01,956 Well... 39 00:03:02,178 --> 00:03:03,878 Let's see how he does. 40 00:03:04,190 --> 00:03:06,430 For the duration of this government... 41 00:03:06,705 --> 00:03:10,359 we have transformed this country beyond all expectations. 42 00:03:11,250 --> 00:03:14,093 We are now a nation of owners... 43 00:03:14,585 --> 00:03:16,466 a nation of shareholders... 44 00:03:17,132 --> 00:03:19,325 a proud nation of men and women, 45 00:03:19,345 --> 00:03:23,070 who knows how to get moving and make do. 46 00:03:28,058 --> 00:03:29,058 We have... 47 00:03:29,230 --> 00:03:31,162 accomplished... 48 00:03:31,670 --> 00:03:32,746 all that... 49 00:03:32,766 --> 00:03:35,119 that we had set ourselves. 50 00:03:40,203 --> 00:03:41,696 Now is the time... 51 00:03:42,214 --> 00:03:44,768 where we can afford to share... 52 00:03:44,788 --> 00:03:47,234 our hard-earned conquests with those... 53 00:03:47,254 --> 00:03:49,583 who are less fortunate than us. 54 00:03:52,056 --> 00:03:53,056 And now... 55 00:03:53,418 --> 00:03:55,918 let this be our motto. 56 00:03:56,504 --> 00:03:58,706 Let's find the right way... 57 00:03:59,179 --> 00:04:00,996 because all our people... 58 00:04:01,637 --> 00:04:03,722 join. 59 00:04:07,704 --> 00:04:10,054 Damn nonsense. Join? 60 00:04:10,119 --> 00:04:13,201 It sounds like the motto of a brothel in Marrakech. 61 00:04:17,752 --> 00:04:19,238 Dear old Patrick. 62 00:04:19,457 --> 00:04:21,678 Marrakech brothel! 63 00:04:21,811 --> 00:04:23,616 He couldn't be more wrong. 64 00:04:23,636 --> 00:04:27,455 Our esteemed new leader wouldn't know recognize a brothel if he saw it. 65 00:04:27,475 --> 00:04:32,100 His morality smacks of hypocritical discourse rigorously second-rate catechism, 66 00:04:32,120 --> 00:04:34,964 picked up in Peterborough or Rugeley... 67 00:04:35,142 --> 00:04:37,438 or some other godforsaken place. 68 00:04:42,903 --> 00:04:45,366 Not that we hold that against him, of course. 69 00:04:45,582 --> 00:04:48,670 But we started something when we allowed guys like that 70 00:04:48,690 --> 00:04:50,317 to scale success. 71 00:04:50,608 --> 00:04:51,608 Bravo. 72 00:04:52,081 --> 00:04:55,581 My origins, as you can see, they are quite different. 73 00:04:55,778 --> 00:04:58,615 But privilege brings responsibility. 74 00:04:58,816 --> 00:05:00,940 I am a loyal servant of the State... 75 00:05:01,187 --> 00:05:03,258 and I'm proud of it. 76 00:05:05,942 --> 00:05:09,247 Besides, maybe he won't have a high opinion of Henry Collingridge, 77 00:05:09,267 --> 00:05:11,495 but I think he has it against me. 78 00:05:11,953 --> 00:05:14,573 I must confess that I am hopeful in a higher position. 79 00:05:14,594 --> 00:05:17,362 That's what he himself promised me. 80 00:05:17,382 --> 00:05:21,151 But first things first. We have to win the elections. 81 00:05:24,713 --> 00:05:25,713 Good evening... 82 00:05:25,993 --> 00:05:27,967 and welcome to "Election Special". 83 00:05:28,478 --> 00:05:32,668 The polling stations have just closed and we have a long night ahead of us. 84 00:05:32,754 --> 00:05:34,682 {\an8} ELECTIONS SPECIAL 85 00:05:32,873 --> 00:05:36,273 The first indications say that the government will maintain itself... 86 00:05:36,410 --> 00:05:38,785 but with a significantly reduced majority. 87 00:05:38,805 --> 00:05:43,664 Because he's a good boy... 88 00:05:44,047 --> 00:05:46,175 89 00:05:46,271 --> 00:05:48,908 - - What terrible people. 90 00:05:48,928 --> 00:05:50,290 Our people. 91 00:05:50,636 --> 00:05:52,883 What was that horrible woman talking about? 92 00:05:52,903 --> 00:05:54,866 He wanted a taste of stable government. 93 00:05:54,886 --> 00:05:57,193 She wanted you to taste her rear. 94 00:05:57,213 --> 00:05:59,821 I understood it very well too across the room. 95 00:06:00,147 --> 00:06:03,659 - What will Collingridge do for you? - I do not know. 96 00:06:04,288 --> 00:06:05,587 Maybe nothing. 97 00:06:05,915 --> 00:06:07,875 My God, I've done too much for him. 98 00:06:08,023 --> 00:06:09,389 More than he deserved. 99 00:06:09,409 --> 00:06:11,934 That woman thought that I should be the prime minister. 100 00:06:13,258 --> 00:06:15,174 "Lord of Glamis, lord of Cawdor... 101 00:06:15,194 --> 00:06:16,945 and then king!". 102 00:06:17,097 --> 00:06:19,926 I think you should be the prime minister. 103 00:06:20,653 --> 00:06:24,553 You're worth double what Collingridge is worth or what it will ever be worth. 104 00:06:27,988 --> 00:06:31,283 Well, yes. My wife is very loyal. 105 00:06:32,268 --> 00:06:34,223 A statesman needs a wife... 106 00:06:34,390 --> 00:06:36,415 and other people too, unfortunately. 107 00:06:36,435 --> 00:06:38,654 A statesman needs helpers... 108 00:06:38,674 --> 00:06:42,074 little elves and goblins that they fulfill your requests. 109 00:06:43,778 --> 00:06:46,447 Even unaware pawns... 110 00:06:46,467 --> 00:06:48,741 who don't know who they work for. 111 00:06:50,050 --> 00:06:51,498 Roger O'Neill, 112 00:06:52,292 --> 00:06:55,052 responsible for party publicity, 113 00:06:55,072 --> 00:06:57,628 Lord Billsborough's right-hand man. 114 00:07:02,653 --> 00:07:04,251 Jesus, Roger! 115 00:07:05,075 --> 00:07:06,810 And that side step... 116 00:07:06,910 --> 00:07:08,139 Wasn't it wonderful? 117 00:07:08,515 --> 00:07:11,039 I saw Phil Bennett do it at Lansdowne Road. 118 00:07:11,059 --> 00:07:12,623 Open the window, Rog. 119 00:07:13,429 --> 00:07:15,664 And where were you anyway? 120 00:07:16,005 --> 00:07:17,449 To bring something up. 121 00:07:17,469 --> 00:07:18,837 Something to celebrate. 122 00:07:18,857 --> 00:07:20,511 It has its small weaknesses. 123 00:07:21,730 --> 00:07:22,730 He has a nature... 124 00:07:22,812 --> 00:07:24,410 very friendly. 125 00:07:24,629 --> 00:07:25,629 Very... 126 00:07:25,804 --> 00:07:26,804 human. 127 00:07:27,924 --> 00:07:29,779 But it doesn't worry me. 128 00:07:30,813 --> 00:07:32,525 They make it more... 129 00:07:35,412 --> 00:07:37,879 They make it easier to manage. 130 00:07:39,677 --> 00:07:42,707 And of course, one needs of a friendly shoulder 131 00:07:42,952 --> 00:07:45,673 among the ladies and gentlemen of the press, 132 00:07:46,161 --> 00:07:49,259 those valiant seekers of the truth. 133 00:07:53,828 --> 00:07:57,362 And while we wait to look at Torbay for the first results, 134 00:07:57,701 --> 00:08:00,543 Let's see where it would swing the national pendulum, 135 00:08:00,563 --> 00:08:02,463 if the polls are correct. 136 00:08:02,561 --> 00:08:04,122 {\an8} ELECTIONS SPECIAL 137 00:08:02,581 --> 00:08:05,136 An overall majority of 31 seats... 138 00:08:05,156 --> 00:08:09,000 It wouldmean that the political map of Great Britain would look like this. 139 00:08:09,077 --> 00:08:10,077 Jesus! 140 00:08:12,181 --> 00:08:15,471 What do they think they're playing at? We have supported those bastards until the end. 141 00:08:15,491 --> 00:08:18,251 - Why can't they do it? - Nobody says they will lose, Greville. 142 00:08:18,271 --> 00:08:21,285 Starting with a majority of 100 seats and lose almost 70 143 00:08:21,305 --> 00:08:23,829 it's not exactly a damn vote of confidence, right? 144 00:08:23,849 --> 00:08:26,975 And not a word in the polls. Nobody had foreseen it. Nobody! 145 00:08:26,995 --> 00:08:30,947 Greville, I've been trying to tell you for two days which will be narrower than the polls. 146 00:08:30,967 --> 00:08:33,584 They won't come out for Collingridge. I told you. 147 00:08:33,604 --> 00:08:35,234 Thanks so much, Mattie. 148 00:08:35,254 --> 00:08:37,854 It is extremely helpful in this circumstance. 149 00:08:38,336 --> 00:08:39,986 And what do we do now? 150 00:08:40,455 --> 00:08:42,767 I mean, Jesus, check it out. 151 00:08:42,787 --> 00:08:45,409 “Victory across the board.” Victory one horn. 152 00:08:45,429 --> 00:08:46,541 Brilliant! 153 00:08:46,664 --> 00:08:49,921 - Who wrote this nonsense? - I thought it was you, Greville. 154 00:08:49,941 --> 00:08:54,854 It was dictated to me on the phone by our guy owner, Mr. Benjamin Landless. 155 00:08:56,055 --> 00:08:59,235 And even he doesn't want to that the latest edition came out like this. 156 00:09:00,408 --> 00:09:01,471 Mattie? 157 00:09:01,491 --> 00:09:03,241 Can anything come to mind? 158 00:09:03,506 --> 00:09:05,633 “The majority are torn to pieces.” 159 00:09:06,073 --> 00:09:07,726 "Narrowly saved." 160 00:09:08,744 --> 00:09:11,275 "We are still standing but with difficulty." 161 00:09:11,718 --> 00:09:14,175 Look, your job is at risk too, you know? 162 00:09:14,195 --> 00:09:16,326 Greville, we can afford it to wait a bit. 163 00:09:16,346 --> 00:09:19,050 It's only been twenty minutes from the first results. 164 00:09:19,070 --> 00:09:21,970 Don't worry, I'll be right back. 165 00:09:27,918 --> 00:09:29,152 You, come here. 166 00:09:30,510 --> 00:09:32,696 Jeremy is scared out of his mind. 167 00:09:32,716 --> 00:09:34,227 I told him it was close. 168 00:09:34,247 --> 00:09:37,373 And I told him we want it release our analysis first 169 00:09:37,393 --> 00:09:40,591 in which it will be demonstrated that his campaign he took voters from every category. 170 00:09:40,611 --> 00:09:41,611 Well. 171 00:09:41,696 --> 00:09:45,035 So if we win, the headquarters they will know that they owe us everything. 172 00:09:45,168 --> 00:09:46,847 - If we lose... - If we lose... 173 00:09:46,867 --> 00:09:49,416 they will all say we did an exceptional campaign 174 00:09:49,436 --> 00:09:52,253 and who they were the disgusting politicians to ruin it. 175 00:09:52,870 --> 00:09:54,770 Rog, are you okay? 176 00:09:55,088 --> 00:09:56,774 Damn hay fever. 177 00:09:57,198 --> 00:09:58,211 I am fine. 178 00:09:58,669 --> 00:09:59,724 I am fine. 179 00:09:59,744 --> 00:10:01,229 Never been better. 180 00:10:03,063 --> 00:10:04,468 Oh God, I think we're here. 181 00:10:04,488 --> 00:10:08,569 - Terry Aloysius Alabaster... - Party of the Laughing Sun. 182 00:10:08,589 --> 00:10:10,432 Forty-three votes. 183 00:10:11,772 --> 00:10:15,272 - Efram Helm Thousend. - Labour. 184 00:10:15,292 --> 00:10:19,602 Sixteen thousand three hundred and fourteen. 185 00:10:21,415 --> 00:10:24,541 George Timothy Granville Green. 186 00:10:24,561 --> 00:10:25,771 Conservative. 187 00:10:25,791 --> 00:10:27,712 Twenty-three thousand... 188 00:10:27,732 --> 00:10:30,721 seven hundred and eighty-five. 189 00:10:32,469 --> 00:10:34,413 What is twenty-three thousand? 190 00:10:35,446 --> 00:10:37,287 Eight percent more? 191 00:10:37,833 --> 00:10:39,325 A majority of... 192 00:10:39,436 --> 00:10:41,803 30 or a little more, as expected by the exit polls. 193 00:10:41,823 --> 00:10:44,556 Everything will be fine, we just escaped. 194 00:10:45,560 --> 00:10:47,854 Congratulations, Roger, congratulations indeed! 195 00:10:47,874 --> 00:10:51,133 If they don't knight you this time, when will it happen? 196 00:10:51,153 --> 00:10:52,640 Sorry, I interrupted you. 197 00:10:52,660 --> 00:10:55,846 - My assistant, Penny Guy. - Nice to meet you. 198 00:10:55,866 --> 00:10:57,980 Is he young Roger's assistant? 199 00:10:58,000 --> 00:11:00,584 Tell me, what does it help you with, exactly? 200 00:11:00,604 --> 00:11:02,730 In everything, practically. 201 00:11:02,750 --> 00:11:03,929 Damn. 202 00:11:04,566 --> 00:11:05,969 I can...? 203 00:11:06,848 --> 00:11:07,958 In about... 204 00:11:08,572 --> 00:11:10,550 15 minutes? 205 00:11:11,052 --> 00:11:12,053 Certain. 206 00:11:12,453 --> 00:11:13,466 Until we meet again. 207 00:11:15,006 --> 00:11:18,317 It's not that, by chance, we can make a deal and lend it to me, Roger? 208 00:11:33,138 --> 00:11:34,179 Sorry, sir. 209 00:11:34,199 --> 00:11:38,010 All right, officer, I'm Charles Collingridge. 210 00:11:38,030 --> 00:11:40,395 Here's my card. 211 00:11:40,415 --> 00:11:41,917 I'm sorry, sir. 212 00:11:45,120 --> 00:11:46,872 All right, officer. 213 00:11:46,892 --> 00:11:49,790 Teddy! I'm in a little trouble. 214 00:11:49,810 --> 00:11:52,438 - Come, Charles. - Excuse me. 215 00:11:53,142 --> 00:11:56,499 Sir, the Prime Minister He'll arrive in five minutes. 216 00:11:59,525 --> 00:12:02,121 - Well, guys, we're back! - Well done! 217 00:12:02,141 --> 00:12:03,993 Goodness, they're all here. 218 00:12:04,094 --> 00:12:07,606 Teddy, it's normal to come and drink to your brother's health? 219 00:12:07,626 --> 00:12:11,391 Of course, Charles, we are delighted to see you. 220 00:12:11,411 --> 00:12:12,868 Where's Hal? 221 00:12:12,918 --> 00:12:14,568 It's coming, Charles. 222 00:12:15,541 --> 00:12:16,841 I'll be there soon. 223 00:12:21,488 --> 00:12:22,493 Hal? 224 00:12:23,755 --> 00:12:25,486 It could have been much worse. 225 00:12:33,687 --> 00:12:35,202 Mr. O'Neill! 226 00:12:37,045 --> 00:12:39,925 - Mr. O'Neill! - Who is he? 227 00:12:39,992 --> 00:12:42,132 The Prime Minister's Office. 228 00:12:43,934 --> 00:12:45,469 I don't feel it! 229 00:12:45,489 --> 00:12:49,277 The prime minister asks about you, Mr. O'Neill. 230 00:12:56,940 --> 00:12:58,041 Ready? 231 00:12:58,507 --> 00:13:00,570 Yes, I'm Roger O'Neill. 232 00:13:01,379 --> 00:13:02,457 Thank you. 233 00:13:03,367 --> 00:13:04,883 They're passing it to me. 234 00:13:06,745 --> 00:13:07,995 Prime Minister! 235 00:13:08,549 --> 00:13:12,434 Warmest congratulations, It was very kind of you to call. 236 00:13:12,580 --> 00:13:15,327 And then I would like to lick you all over... 237 00:13:16,024 --> 00:13:19,220 very, very slowly. 238 00:13:19,699 --> 00:13:22,632 Thank you very much, Mr Prime Minister, really, thank you. 239 00:13:22,652 --> 00:13:24,585 I know it will be a much appreciated gesture. 240 00:13:24,605 --> 00:13:27,586 I told you we'll do all this... 241 00:13:27,606 --> 00:13:30,206 at Benenden's fifth year dorm? 242 00:13:30,752 --> 00:13:34,486 Prime Minister, I am astonished, Can I relate your words? 243 00:13:36,186 --> 00:13:39,569 The Prime Minister wants me to thank you on his part... 244 00:13:39,589 --> 00:13:42,274 for running a fabulous campaign... 245 00:13:43,386 --> 00:13:46,546 and says he won't ask you for your money back. 246 00:13:58,152 --> 00:13:59,507 Compliments! 247 00:14:00,430 --> 00:14:01,682 Thank you, Benedict. 248 00:14:02,877 --> 00:14:05,484 - Congratulations, Michael. - Thank you. 249 00:14:07,289 --> 00:14:09,057 Isn't that cute? 250 00:14:10,315 --> 00:14:14,093 - My congratulations, Michael. - Thank you, Francis. 251 00:14:20,706 --> 00:14:24,114 I'm sorry, allow me to offer him another. 252 00:14:26,986 --> 00:14:29,157 Charles Collingridge. 253 00:14:29,566 --> 00:14:32,405 Don't worry, I asked Francis Urquhart to keep an eye on him. 254 00:14:32,425 --> 00:14:33,815 Urquhart? 255 00:14:34,489 --> 00:14:36,778 I really don't see him as a nanny. 256 00:14:36,798 --> 00:14:38,526 I don't know, Michael. 257 00:14:38,546 --> 00:14:41,996 He has a big heart, Francis, but he cannot stand absurdities. 258 00:14:42,516 --> 00:14:44,570 The ideal nanny, in my opinion. 259 00:14:44,590 --> 00:14:47,040 - It's boring. - Another great advantage! 260 00:14:47,358 --> 00:14:50,436 Dull but in perfect condition. 261 00:14:50,604 --> 00:14:53,642 I have the strong impression that he doesn't like me. 262 00:14:53,662 --> 00:14:55,559 You are younger than him. 263 00:14:55,579 --> 00:14:58,677 You're smart and you do nothing to hide it. 264 00:14:59,810 --> 00:15:01,239 You are even more handsome than him. 265 00:15:01,259 --> 00:15:03,619 - And I'm Jewish. - Well, true. 266 00:15:04,109 --> 00:15:07,204 The strange thing about Francis Urquhart is... 267 00:15:07,224 --> 00:15:10,615 who would never stab you in the back, no matter how much he doesn't like you. 268 00:15:10,635 --> 00:15:12,724 There aren't many like Urquhart anymore. 269 00:15:12,744 --> 00:15:15,196 A breed in danger of extinction, unfortunately. 270 00:15:15,216 --> 00:15:16,234 Teddy. 271 00:15:17,132 --> 00:15:18,690 - He's here. - Agree. 272 00:15:19,832 --> 00:15:22,153 - Are you coming down? - I'll wait here. 273 00:15:39,083 --> 00:15:42,081 Thank you so much, you were fantastic! Thank you. 274 00:15:43,061 --> 00:15:46,073 - How's it going, Teddy? - 24, maybe 25. 275 00:15:46,338 --> 00:15:48,574 - Did it go that bad? - It's a majority. 276 00:15:48,716 --> 00:15:50,141 Five more years, Henry. 277 00:15:50,161 --> 00:15:51,901 Yes, it's true. 278 00:15:52,042 --> 00:15:55,002 - Francis! - Welcome back, Prime Minister, if I may. 279 00:15:55,022 --> 00:15:58,977 After last week's conversation I have some ideas for the new government. 280 00:15:58,997 --> 00:16:02,453 I'm sure of it, Francis, I'm sure of it. Good man. 281 00:16:02,625 --> 00:16:05,318 Throw them down on paper and come by in the morning, okay? 282 00:16:05,338 --> 00:16:07,583 - My pleasure, Prime Minister. - Hal! Hal! 283 00:16:09,022 --> 00:16:10,194 It's me! 284 00:16:10,413 --> 00:16:12,074 Oh God, Charlie, not tonight. 285 00:16:12,094 --> 00:16:14,178 Don't worry, Henry, I'll take care of it. 286 00:16:14,198 --> 00:16:15,348 Charlie! 287 00:16:16,223 --> 00:16:18,650 I've been hoping to talk to you all evening. 288 00:16:18,670 --> 00:16:21,651 Francis. Francis Urquhart. 289 00:16:21,671 --> 00:16:23,062 My old friend. 290 00:16:23,082 --> 00:16:25,352 Do you know what I feel like doing, Charlie? 291 00:16:25,372 --> 00:16:28,173 - Get incredibly drunk? - Exactly. 292 00:16:28,193 --> 00:16:30,573 Come, I know a nice place here around the corner. 293 00:16:30,593 --> 00:16:34,911 Gorgeous, two old friends dead drunk together. 294 00:16:34,931 --> 00:16:36,490 Surprised? 295 00:16:36,510 --> 00:16:38,334 Well, everyone can be valuable. 296 00:16:38,354 --> 00:16:40,097 It's my philosophy. 297 00:16:51,035 --> 00:16:53,542 Mr Urquhart! Mr. Urquhart! 298 00:16:53,708 --> 00:16:56,199 No, no, no, I have nothing to say. 299 00:16:56,219 --> 00:16:58,803 Greetings! Hello, Charles. 300 00:16:58,823 --> 00:17:01,358 I hope he bet on the winning team. 301 00:17:01,378 --> 00:17:03,998 - You understand well that I can't... - He's only here to advise... 302 00:17:04,018 --> 00:17:07,382 on the new government, Mr. Urquhart, or will there be a place for her too? 303 00:17:07,402 --> 00:17:10,929 I give advice to the prime minister on many matters, as you know. 304 00:17:10,949 --> 00:17:13,220 And my advice is confidential. 305 00:17:13,240 --> 00:17:16,920 Rumor has it that she is in the running for a ministerial position in the government. 306 00:17:16,940 --> 00:17:18,159 It is true? 307 00:17:18,242 --> 00:17:23,289 You can't expect comments from voices nor to keep the prime minister waiting. 308 00:17:23,414 --> 00:17:26,831 - Thank you very much, ladies and gentlemen. - Mr Urquhart! 309 00:17:28,134 --> 00:17:30,537 Mr Urquhart, may I speak to you, please? 310 00:17:58,940 --> 00:18:00,798 Sorry for the wait, team leader. 311 00:18:00,818 --> 00:18:03,619 Now he can receive it, if you want to follow me to your office. 312 00:18:03,639 --> 00:18:04,824 Thank you. 313 00:18:14,090 --> 00:18:15,361 Prime Minister. 314 00:18:15,778 --> 00:18:18,919 Teddy. I didn't know you were there too. 315 00:18:19,105 --> 00:18:21,034 Take a chair, Francis. 316 00:18:25,855 --> 00:18:28,215 Now, I've looked into this carefully... 317 00:18:28,423 --> 00:18:30,066 his relationship. 318 00:18:30,809 --> 00:18:33,384 He proposes a very radical change. 319 00:18:33,928 --> 00:18:35,781 I wish you would tell me why. 320 00:18:35,801 --> 00:18:36,824 Well... 321 00:18:37,761 --> 00:18:39,261 In general terms. 322 00:18:39,903 --> 00:18:40,922 Agree. 323 00:18:41,583 --> 00:18:44,625 We are the party that has been around the longest in power since the war. 324 00:18:44,645 --> 00:18:46,418 It's a new kind of challenge. 325 00:18:46,438 --> 00:18:50,790 We must show that we are not static, that we are capable of renewing ourselves. 326 00:18:51,429 --> 00:18:53,741 His succession as director, prime minister, 327 00:18:53,761 --> 00:18:56,282 It's a great example of this type of thing. 328 00:18:56,397 --> 00:18:58,738 And now he wants to see many more... 329 00:18:58,941 --> 00:19:01,928 - about "this kind of thing"? - I like to think that the country gave us 330 00:19:01,948 --> 00:19:04,275 a clear indication that people seek change. 331 00:19:04,295 --> 00:19:05,359 Do you believe? 332 00:19:06,369 --> 00:19:08,382 Of the... of the new names that you proposed to us, 333 00:19:08,402 --> 00:19:11,246 no one could be called a winger liberal party. 334 00:19:11,266 --> 00:19:13,016 Don't you agree, Francis? 335 00:19:13,295 --> 00:19:18,305 But not even from the radical right. That's everyone good honest men, Prime Minister. 336 00:19:18,544 --> 00:19:20,421 Good honest men from the counties. 337 00:19:21,809 --> 00:19:24,135 What guarantee is there that they will do it what will they be ordered to do? 338 00:19:24,155 --> 00:19:28,916 I would say they are grown and educated men in the tradition of public service 339 00:19:28,936 --> 00:19:32,806 and which have proven themselves over the years of their reliability. 340 00:19:33,083 --> 00:19:35,148 Well yes, you can also put it that way. 341 00:19:36,985 --> 00:19:40,710 And I see that you offer yourself for the highest positions. 342 00:19:42,473 --> 00:19:46,015 You will remember, Prime Minister, that a few months ago 343 00:19:46,035 --> 00:19:48,719 we discussed the possibility than after the elections 344 00:19:48,739 --> 00:19:51,813 there could be an important place available to the ministry. 345 00:19:51,846 --> 00:19:53,546 Yes, yes, I remember. 346 00:19:54,690 --> 00:19:58,476 Things change very quickly in politics, isn't it, Francis? 347 00:20:00,084 --> 00:20:04,218 I am very grateful for your suggestions, but I have to tell you now that... 348 00:20:04,238 --> 00:20:06,538 we don't agree with her at all. 349 00:20:08,206 --> 00:20:09,977 Remember Macmillan, 350 00:20:09,997 --> 00:20:12,028 the night of the long knives? 351 00:20:13,109 --> 00:20:17,134 He fired a third of his board and in doing so destroyed the government. 352 00:20:18,078 --> 00:20:20,810 It didn't even last a year, Francis. 353 00:20:22,764 --> 00:20:23,764 Now... 354 00:20:24,416 --> 00:20:26,031 here's what I have in mind. 355 00:20:29,839 --> 00:20:30,959 As you can see... 356 00:20:31,448 --> 00:20:33,656 no changes in the board. 357 00:20:34,135 --> 00:20:36,036 I'm sure it will be seen for what it is: 358 00:20:36,056 --> 00:20:37,503 a sign of strength... 359 00:20:37,523 --> 00:20:39,168 and determination. 360 00:20:40,134 --> 00:20:43,345 Well, I hope the parliamentary group he will see it the same way. 361 00:20:43,365 --> 00:20:47,032 I'm counting on you to convince them, Francis, as group leader. 362 00:20:47,997 --> 00:20:50,049 I take it for granted to have his full support. 363 00:20:50,069 --> 00:20:52,386 Of course, Prime Minister. It goes without saying. 364 00:20:52,406 --> 00:20:53,346 Well. 365 00:20:53,366 --> 00:20:58,317 Please know that I always take you into consideration for the highest positions, but... 366 00:20:58,957 --> 00:21:03,343 she is also the group leader more powerful and respected 367 00:21:03,363 --> 00:21:06,393 that this party has ever had, probably, since the war. 368 00:21:07,596 --> 00:21:09,752 With a majority so weak in Parliament... 369 00:21:09,772 --> 00:21:13,928 a good group leader is more important of a good interior minister. 370 00:21:15,002 --> 00:21:17,068 You are too kind, Prime Minister. 371 00:21:17,885 --> 00:21:19,362 Too kind indeed. 372 00:21:21,379 --> 00:21:22,485 Nothing! 373 00:21:22,805 --> 00:21:23,917 Nothing! 374 00:21:24,141 --> 00:21:25,998 Not a thing, damn it! 375 00:21:26,408 --> 00:21:29,335 And then he had the courage to say who counts on my support! 376 00:21:29,355 --> 00:21:32,181 He said his destiny is in my hands, Elizabeth! 377 00:21:32,201 --> 00:21:33,786 What a melodramatic lie! 378 00:21:34,176 --> 00:21:35,290 Is that so? 379 00:21:37,266 --> 00:21:38,386 What? 380 00:21:41,525 --> 00:21:42,690 There is no... 381 00:21:42,954 --> 00:21:44,862 any truth in this sentence? 382 00:21:45,363 --> 00:21:46,363 But... 383 00:21:46,522 --> 00:21:51,568 - isn't his fate in your hands? - No. No, I take care of discipline. 384 00:21:51,957 --> 00:21:54,967 But I can't follow orders if my troops are dissatisfied. 385 00:21:54,987 --> 00:21:57,037 And now aren't they dissatisfied? 386 00:21:57,946 --> 00:21:59,788 His weakness... 387 00:22:00,117 --> 00:22:03,674 his refusal to take responsibility of a stable command, 388 00:22:04,256 --> 00:22:07,457 will bring down the government, sooner or later. 389 00:22:07,588 --> 00:22:08,588 Yes. 390 00:22:09,143 --> 00:22:11,751 And sooner rather than later, in my opinion. 391 00:22:14,200 --> 00:22:16,136 - Unless... - Unless... 392 00:22:16,156 --> 00:22:19,014 do not hand over command to someone else. 393 00:22:21,466 --> 00:22:22,642 I never will. 394 00:22:24,566 --> 00:22:27,771 Unless a better man than him don't take the command away from him. 395 00:22:35,784 --> 00:22:38,893 Do you have any idea what this would entail? 396 00:22:38,913 --> 00:22:39,913 No... 397 00:22:40,763 --> 00:22:44,379 but I guess you have a very clear idea, Francis. 398 00:22:45,444 --> 00:22:48,364 And I know you are capable of doing anything what is necessary. 399 00:22:53,043 --> 00:22:55,193 - We're not expecting anyone, right? - No. 400 00:22:56,693 --> 00:22:57,824 I'll go. 401 00:23:12,362 --> 00:23:13,369 Mr. Urquhart. 402 00:23:13,389 --> 00:23:17,817 Mattie Storin, of the "Chronicle". Sorry the trouble, I've been looking for her all day. 403 00:23:17,837 --> 00:23:22,115 I would be grateful if you could help me understand what's behind the surprising announcement 404 00:23:22,135 --> 00:23:25,427 - that you will not make any changes to the board. - Sorry, I don't want to be rude. 405 00:23:25,447 --> 00:23:28,219 - I have no comments to make. - Mr. Urquhart, it's a great story. 406 00:23:28,239 --> 00:23:30,394 But I don't think she'll like it if we publish it. 407 00:23:30,414 --> 00:23:31,775 How, sorry? 408 00:23:32,335 --> 00:23:33,553 What story? 409 00:23:33,814 --> 00:23:38,229 "Last night telltale signs of deep division in the highest spheres of the party. 410 00:23:38,249 --> 00:23:40,336 "Francis Urquhart, the group leader, 411 00:23:40,431 --> 00:23:42,986 "which was once again denied promotion, 412 00:23:43,006 --> 00:23:46,712 refuses to comment or defend the prime minister's decision." 413 00:23:48,020 --> 00:23:49,593 I know her, right? 414 00:23:49,613 --> 00:23:51,889 Maybe it's not the girl hired by Greville Preston 415 00:23:51,909 --> 00:23:53,848 When did they retire Cecil Roach? 416 00:23:53,868 --> 00:23:57,442 I'm the new political correspondent of the Chronicle, Mr. Urquhart. 417 00:23:57,700 --> 00:23:58,700 Yes. 418 00:23:59,408 --> 00:24:00,499 Certain. 419 00:24:01,097 --> 00:24:03,397 Please come in, Miss Storin. 420 00:24:12,020 --> 00:24:13,720 Give me your coat too. 421 00:24:16,590 --> 00:24:17,707 Good evening. 422 00:24:18,514 --> 00:24:20,059 Good evening, Mrs Urquhart. 423 00:24:20,553 --> 00:24:21,881 Miss Storin. 424 00:24:22,315 --> 00:24:23,445 A journalist. 425 00:24:24,465 --> 00:24:27,616 Let's talk in my study, Elizabeth. So we won't disturb you. 426 00:24:27,636 --> 00:24:31,557 My wife likes to listen to Wagner in the evening, Miss Storin. Please take a seat. 427 00:24:38,389 --> 00:24:39,886 Do you want something to drink? 428 00:24:39,906 --> 00:24:43,006 - I'll take what she's drinking. - Whiskey. All right? 429 00:24:43,304 --> 00:24:44,445 Thank you. 430 00:24:45,592 --> 00:24:47,161 Bruichcladdich... 431 00:24:47,181 --> 00:24:48,623 if you know the different malts. 432 00:24:49,105 --> 00:24:50,236 Thank you. 433 00:24:53,995 --> 00:24:55,237 Please sit down. 434 00:25:04,586 --> 00:25:05,707 Okay, so... 435 00:25:09,957 --> 00:25:11,125 Mr. Urquhart... 436 00:25:12,195 --> 00:25:16,347 I will report faithfully in my piece his public loyalty to the prime minister 437 00:25:16,367 --> 00:25:18,546 and his defense of his actions. 438 00:25:18,802 --> 00:25:20,879 Or, in this case, the absence of action. 439 00:25:21,384 --> 00:25:24,559 But I would like to understand what people really think. 440 00:25:24,936 --> 00:25:27,117 I want to know what he really feels. 441 00:25:27,903 --> 00:25:31,462 And I also think she'd like to talk to me in confidence, anonymously. 442 00:25:31,482 --> 00:25:33,097 And what makes him believe this? 443 00:25:33,734 --> 00:25:35,934 He didn't have to let me in. 444 00:25:36,023 --> 00:25:39,913 He could have called Greville Preston to complain about my outrageous harassment 445 00:25:39,933 --> 00:25:42,911 and threaten him with who knows what and he would listen to her. 446 00:25:43,407 --> 00:25:47,748 Because everyone knows the threats by Francis Urquhart are real. 447 00:25:47,768 --> 00:25:50,166 - Well. - And if I betrayed his trust, 448 00:25:50,186 --> 00:25:51,955 it might not only get me fired... 449 00:25:52,223 --> 00:25:54,371 but also ruin my career in a week. 450 00:25:54,391 --> 00:25:57,564 - I'll trust you, right? - I hope so. 451 00:25:58,645 --> 00:26:03,128 Everyone says to me, “Francis Urquhart could answer that question, but I won't." 452 00:26:03,269 --> 00:26:06,273 Well, at this point in my career, I need to understand much more 453 00:26:06,293 --> 00:26:08,632 than cover headlines. 454 00:26:08,741 --> 00:26:11,846 I need a friend in high places, Mr. Urquhart. 455 00:26:12,774 --> 00:26:16,074 And I think you too It would be nice to talk to someone like me. 456 00:26:16,363 --> 00:26:18,563 And no one knows I'm here tonight. 457 00:26:19,755 --> 00:26:21,205 And no one will know. 458 00:26:31,592 --> 00:26:35,174 Maybe you would like to ask me some questions, Miss Storin. 459 00:26:36,302 --> 00:26:37,723 Call me Mattie, please. 460 00:26:39,038 --> 00:26:40,755 Yes... Mattie. 461 00:26:42,075 --> 00:26:45,203 There really is a lot of rivalry and dissent... 462 00:26:45,814 --> 00:26:48,214 within the council, isn't it? 463 00:26:50,750 --> 00:26:55,016 Some elements of the party, some elements of the advice... 464 00:26:55,686 --> 00:26:57,091 they are deeply frustrated. 465 00:26:57,111 --> 00:27:00,464 They don't believe the prime minister has it serving for a 5-year term 466 00:27:00,484 --> 00:27:02,189 and we don't even come close to having it. 467 00:27:02,209 --> 00:27:04,671 They predict another imminent power crisis. 468 00:27:04,691 --> 00:27:08,039 And the most ambitious want to find each other in a good position when it arrives. 469 00:27:08,461 --> 00:27:12,381 They no longer think about the good of the party or even less to that of the country. 470 00:27:12,756 --> 00:27:15,631 They only think about the next race for power. 471 00:27:15,651 --> 00:27:18,444 And the same could be said of the prime minister, 472 00:27:18,781 --> 00:27:20,872 that he's thinking to their own survival... 473 00:27:20,892 --> 00:27:22,449 and not for the good of the nation. 474 00:27:22,469 --> 00:27:24,563 She can even say it. I certainly can't. 475 00:27:24,583 --> 00:27:28,725 - And if I am associated with even just one... - I am a parliamentary correspondent. 476 00:27:29,177 --> 00:27:30,458 Don't worry. 477 00:27:30,478 --> 00:27:34,352 It will read: "Senior members of the party and sources close to the prime minister." 478 00:27:34,372 --> 00:27:35,381 Well. 479 00:27:35,401 --> 00:27:36,451 Very good. 480 00:27:38,157 --> 00:27:39,362 Can I ask you... 481 00:27:39,878 --> 00:27:41,851 why did you decide to talk to me? 482 00:27:42,214 --> 00:27:44,914 You don't usually give interviews, do you? 483 00:27:45,500 --> 00:27:47,706 Let's say that she arrived at the right time. 484 00:27:47,766 --> 00:27:49,452 Ninth. That's not correct. 485 00:27:49,869 --> 00:27:52,126 We need to express things publicly to me. 486 00:27:52,149 --> 00:27:53,467 I read his stuff. 487 00:27:53,487 --> 00:27:54,630 Excellent. 488 00:27:55,452 --> 00:27:58,339 I think I can trust her because it is honest and impartial. 489 00:27:58,986 --> 00:28:01,886 Maybe he's been here too long to be corrupted. 490 00:28:02,554 --> 00:28:04,954 Well, thanks. I hope I never am. 491 00:28:05,847 --> 00:28:07,103 My question is: 492 00:28:07,685 --> 00:28:10,956 if the prime minister feels that there is no harmony in the council of ministers 493 00:28:11,452 --> 00:28:14,192 his best move wouldn't be give dissidents a welcome? 494 00:28:14,212 --> 00:28:16,863 Give space to new members and new policies? 495 00:28:16,883 --> 00:28:19,765 You think so, Mattie, but to tell the truth it's not that simple. 496 00:28:19,806 --> 00:28:23,084 First, he can't know for sure where the danger lies. 497 00:28:23,104 --> 00:28:26,543 And sudden changes would give the impression of someone in panic. 498 00:28:26,738 --> 00:28:28,186 It's the official point of view. 499 00:28:28,206 --> 00:28:30,968 - But she doesn't agree. - Of course yes, Mattie. 500 00:28:31,025 --> 00:28:32,922 I have to agree. 501 00:28:33,144 --> 00:28:36,166 You, on the other hand, might think... 502 00:28:36,576 --> 00:28:39,010 that if he were the captain of the Titanic... 503 00:28:39,030 --> 00:28:42,248 he certainly wouldn't say: "Go away." 504 00:28:42,789 --> 00:28:43,839 And he should...? 505 00:28:45,520 --> 00:28:48,508 I don't know how to phrase the question to allow you to respond. 506 00:28:48,534 --> 00:28:49,654 Try it. 507 00:28:51,693 --> 00:28:52,842 If I were... 508 00:28:53,767 --> 00:28:56,019 the captain of the Titanic... 509 00:28:56,887 --> 00:28:58,144 of which of my... 510 00:28:58,469 --> 00:29:01,172 officials should I be worried? 511 00:29:01,345 --> 00:29:04,523 "Beware of the old man who is in a hurry." 512 00:29:05,027 --> 00:29:07,675 Have you ever heard that expression, Mattie? 513 00:29:11,396 --> 00:29:12,655 Lord Billsborough. 514 00:29:13,848 --> 00:29:16,562 But he is the advisor closer to Collingridge. 515 00:29:17,092 --> 00:29:20,530 Surely he can't think he can be the party leader at his age. 516 00:29:20,557 --> 00:29:21,920 Not for the Lords. 517 00:29:21,948 --> 00:29:22,948 At that time? 518 00:29:24,644 --> 00:29:26,644 He doesn't want the position for himself. 519 00:29:27,538 --> 00:29:29,442 He wants to pull the strings. 520 00:29:30,704 --> 00:29:33,708 He wants the party leadership go to one of his protégés. 521 00:29:33,978 --> 00:29:37,592 You have every right to think so. I can't make any comment on the matter. 522 00:29:37,612 --> 00:29:38,799 Michael Samuels. 523 00:29:39,477 --> 00:29:41,777 You have every right to think so. 524 00:29:42,696 --> 00:29:46,196 Lord Billsborough is using Collingridge as scapegoat... 525 00:29:46,873 --> 00:29:50,745 so that Michael Samuels can take its place when the time comes. 526 00:29:52,323 --> 00:29:56,373 You have every right to think so. I can't make any comment on the matter. 527 00:29:56,497 --> 00:30:00,737 - And what is your opinion on the matter? - Mattie, I'm just a group leader. 528 00:30:00,773 --> 00:30:03,614 I have no personal opinion on the matter. 529 00:30:04,122 --> 00:30:07,241 I'm about morale and discipline of parliamentarians without office. 530 00:30:07,261 --> 00:30:10,021 I make them stand straight, I listen to their problems. 531 00:30:10,056 --> 00:30:11,788 I help them when I can. 532 00:30:11,964 --> 00:30:15,463 I dispense well-deserved kicks in the backside when necessary. 533 00:30:15,483 --> 00:30:18,659 Like a class president, a kind of head of the family. 534 00:30:19,139 --> 00:30:20,777 Sorry, I was very cheeky. 535 00:30:20,797 --> 00:30:22,026 Go figure. 536 00:30:22,099 --> 00:30:23,985 It's exactly like that. 537 00:30:24,868 --> 00:30:27,168 Everyone says you are very good. 538 00:30:27,874 --> 00:30:29,379 I think so, Mattie. 539 00:30:30,281 --> 00:30:31,680 I think so. 540 00:30:35,734 --> 00:30:38,686 Thank you so much for your generosity, I am very grateful to her. 541 00:30:38,706 --> 00:30:39,978 Go figure. 542 00:30:51,251 --> 00:30:52,251 At that time? 543 00:30:54,648 --> 00:30:55,964 Interesting girl. 544 00:30:57,363 --> 00:30:58,363 Intelligent. 545 00:30:59,487 --> 00:31:01,717 - Not too much, I hope. - Ninth. 546 00:31:02,248 --> 00:31:04,440 Smart enough, I'd say. 547 00:31:04,909 --> 00:31:07,768 I think it could be the little friend you need, Francis. 548 00:31:08,434 --> 00:31:11,809 I mean as a political correspondent, with his way of doing things. 549 00:31:17,460 --> 00:31:20,540 No, Prime Minister. I haven't read the newspapers yet. 550 00:31:17,542 --> 00:31:20,653 {\an8}CRISIS IN THE MANAGEMENT... 551 00:31:21,229 --> 00:31:22,229 Yes. 552 00:31:22,271 --> 00:31:23,796 "Last night there was speculation 553 00:31:23,816 --> 00:31:27,303 "that it was unlikely that the prime minister took the field for another election. 554 00:31:27,323 --> 00:31:30,142 "And that some ministers in office already prepare strategies for a position 555 00:31:30,162 --> 00:31:32,881 in case of a premature fight for the direction." 556 00:31:32,902 --> 00:31:36,214 An inconsistent thing, Prime Minister. Someone is testing the waters. 557 00:31:36,263 --> 00:31:39,289 Someone is trying to start trouble. Listen, Francis. 558 00:31:39,313 --> 00:31:40,424 "Lord Billsborough, 559 00:31:40,444 --> 00:31:42,862 "the president of the party, he branded like idiocy 560 00:31:42,882 --> 00:31:44,891 "any proposal for elections for the management. 561 00:31:44,911 --> 00:31:45,945 "However... 562 00:31:46,227 --> 00:31:49,865 "the position of the party president would be crucial in a leadership race, 563 00:31:49,885 --> 00:31:54,655 "and Billsborough is very close to Michael Samuels, the Minister of the Environment, 564 00:31:54,675 --> 00:31:57,370 who could be one of the candidates." 565 00:31:57,579 --> 00:32:00,529 Damn it, Francis! It's the "Chronicle", it should be one of ours. 566 00:32:00,549 --> 00:32:02,129 Yes, he's right. 567 00:32:02,405 --> 00:32:03,864 Leave it to me, Henry. 568 00:32:03,884 --> 00:32:07,508 Will contact Greville Preston to find out who leaks our affairs. 569 00:32:07,528 --> 00:32:10,740 And if we make a hole in the water there, we will contact Ben Landless directly. 570 00:32:10,789 --> 00:32:13,472 You are absolutely right. We don't need this from the Chronicle. 571 00:32:13,492 --> 00:32:14,590 Leave it to me. 572 00:32:14,610 --> 00:32:16,153 He will restore discipline. 573 00:32:16,173 --> 00:32:18,050 Thank you very much, Francis. And Francis... 574 00:32:18,380 --> 00:32:21,262 - I am truly grateful for your support. - Of course. 575 00:32:21,282 --> 00:32:22,878 - Until we meet again. - Until we meet again. 576 00:32:26,481 --> 00:32:28,877 Well, Mr. Stoat. 577 00:32:29,348 --> 00:32:31,282 Looks like he got into trouble. 578 00:32:31,302 --> 00:32:34,052 And it didn't even help much to the image of the party, right? 579 00:32:34,072 --> 00:32:35,072 No. 580 00:32:35,521 --> 00:32:36,943 No, team leader. 581 00:32:37,315 --> 00:32:41,509 - I'm really sorry... - He should have thought of it before. 582 00:32:41,930 --> 00:32:43,863 Can we do something for him, Stamper? 583 00:32:43,923 --> 00:32:45,695 It's not easy, team leader. 584 00:32:46,174 --> 00:32:49,494 I spoke to the sergeant and he is understandably disinclined to believe 585 00:32:49,514 --> 00:32:54,031 that our friend stopped to ask directions for your constituency. 586 00:32:54,224 --> 00:32:55,248 Good God. 587 00:32:55,521 --> 00:32:57,384 - I'm really... - Shut up, Stoat. 588 00:32:57,404 --> 00:32:58,103 As? 589 00:32:58,123 --> 00:33:01,872 However, I finally convinced him to turn a blind eye. 590 00:33:01,892 --> 00:33:03,646 I won't continue any further. 591 00:33:03,666 --> 00:33:04,666 Really? 592 00:33:05,477 --> 00:33:06,573 My God! 593 00:33:07,310 --> 00:33:10,953 - I can't even tell you how grateful... - All right, Stoat. He got lucky. 594 00:33:10,973 --> 00:33:13,134 I heard something strange about her, the day before yesterday. 595 00:33:13,154 --> 00:33:16,973 I understand that he is thinking of abstaining from the second one reading of the environmental bill. 596 00:33:16,993 --> 00:33:18,442 - What? - Don't do it. 597 00:33:18,524 --> 00:33:20,414 No... of course not. 598 00:33:20,434 --> 00:33:21,462 Well, Stoat. 599 00:33:21,482 --> 00:33:24,045 Go ahead and try not to be so damn stupid. 600 00:33:24,065 --> 00:33:26,148 And if he really needs whores... 601 00:33:26,168 --> 00:33:28,450 for the love of God, go to a dignified brothel, 602 00:33:28,470 --> 00:33:31,127 where they know the meaning of the word discretion. 603 00:33:31,460 --> 00:33:34,282 Stamper will provide you with a list, if you don't even know one. 604 00:33:34,302 --> 00:33:35,495 Yes, of course. 605 00:33:35,543 --> 00:33:36,987 A thousand thanks. 606 00:33:37,043 --> 00:33:40,292 I'm just... I mean... if there's anything I can do... 607 00:33:40,312 --> 00:33:43,360 - Anything... - Yes, yes, yes, agreed. Now go. 608 00:33:43,515 --> 00:33:44,515 Until we meet again. 609 00:33:44,676 --> 00:33:45,762 And well... 610 00:33:46,551 --> 00:33:47,634 thanks again. 611 00:33:50,621 --> 00:33:52,857 What a horrible little man. 612 00:33:53,281 --> 00:33:55,398 Where do they get them from nowadays? 613 00:33:55,446 --> 00:33:56,571 Who knows. 614 00:33:56,771 --> 00:33:58,912 If I had a dog like that, I would shoot him. 615 00:33:58,932 --> 00:34:00,420 Yes, I agree. 616 00:34:01,115 --> 00:34:02,915 Roger O'Neill is in the waiting room. 617 00:34:03,590 --> 00:34:04,590 Yes! 618 00:34:05,071 --> 00:34:08,821 Stamper, I prefer that this meeting remains confidential. 619 00:34:08,908 --> 00:34:10,267 As you wish. 620 00:34:13,292 --> 00:34:14,292 Roger. 621 00:34:15,377 --> 00:34:17,324 What a pleasure to see you again, I find you well. 622 00:34:17,424 --> 00:34:19,006 Let's play squash sometimes. 623 00:34:19,026 --> 00:34:20,744 - With pleasure! - Roger. 624 00:34:20,764 --> 00:34:22,711 Good morning, Francis! 625 00:34:22,764 --> 00:34:25,209 - Good, I'd go now. - Yes, agreed. 626 00:34:25,628 --> 00:34:27,017 Sit down, Roger. 627 00:34:27,037 --> 00:34:28,319 Thanks for coming. 628 00:34:28,773 --> 00:34:29,773 Would you like a drink? 629 00:34:30,231 --> 00:34:32,253 It's a little early for me, but... 630 00:34:32,653 --> 00:34:34,863 - if you insist... - A whisky? 631 00:34:35,232 --> 00:34:36,562 Yes, why not? 632 00:34:36,617 --> 00:34:39,774 I wanted to thank you for the excellent work what have you done for the party... 633 00:34:39,852 --> 00:34:42,010 in the run-up to the elections. 634 00:34:42,761 --> 00:34:45,762 There was someone who wanted it make yourself a scapegoat 635 00:34:45,782 --> 00:34:48,690 but neither me nor the prime minister we allowed it. 636 00:34:48,710 --> 00:34:52,410 Goodness, I didn't understand that someone was blaming me. 637 00:34:54,031 --> 00:34:55,448 You don't drink? 638 00:34:55,528 --> 00:34:57,874 It's a little early for me. 639 00:35:06,124 --> 00:35:08,774 You've been a bit of a rascal, haven't you, Roger? 640 00:35:08,937 --> 00:35:09,937 What? 641 00:35:10,187 --> 00:35:11,737 You stole money. 642 00:35:13,089 --> 00:35:14,876 Francis, are you kidding? 643 00:35:14,896 --> 00:35:17,977 Your expenses are paid from the central office, right? 644 00:35:17,997 --> 00:35:22,259 But you asked for huge sums also to the advertising agency. 645 00:35:22,859 --> 00:35:24,623 You were a bit naughty, Roger. 646 00:35:25,202 --> 00:35:26,333 Is that why? 647 00:35:26,997 --> 00:35:29,439 It's very simple, Francis. 648 00:35:29,835 --> 00:35:32,351 In Smith Square they are very slow with accounting. 649 00:35:32,371 --> 00:35:35,721 If I have to offer lunches, I would wait months to get my money back. 650 00:35:35,821 --> 00:35:39,041 You understand, it's much simpler obtain them through the agency. 651 00:35:40,905 --> 00:35:46,442 I never took even a penny that wasn't legal, Francis. 652 00:35:46,462 --> 00:35:48,049 Not a cent! 653 00:35:48,759 --> 00:35:51,202 And I swear on my mother's grave. 654 00:35:51,222 --> 00:35:55,797 I counted £22,370 in the last ten months. 655 00:35:57,012 --> 00:35:58,254 Here it is. 656 00:35:58,599 --> 00:36:00,174 Look at the numbers. 657 00:36:00,194 --> 00:36:04,063 They may be slightly imprecise, but the difference does not exceed ten pounds. 658 00:36:05,437 --> 00:36:08,912 A little salty for lunches, don't you think? 659 00:36:11,562 --> 00:36:13,114 That's all... 660 00:36:17,294 --> 00:36:20,266 Cocaine is terribly expensive, right? 661 00:36:20,922 --> 00:36:22,397 Is it worth it? 662 00:36:22,622 --> 00:36:24,855 They say it makes a mediocre man brilliant. 663 00:36:24,875 --> 00:36:27,475 If so, you must be a great genius. 664 00:36:29,606 --> 00:36:31,702 Francis, you have to believe me. 665 00:36:33,063 --> 00:36:34,953 I don't have any problem. 666 00:36:35,850 --> 00:36:37,601 I'm not a drug addict. 667 00:36:38,761 --> 00:36:41,865 I use it every now and then, to relax and... 668 00:36:42,259 --> 00:36:44,013 sometimes when I work late. 669 00:36:44,033 --> 00:36:46,022 I understand, Roger. 670 00:36:46,142 --> 00:36:48,628 But not many would do that, right? 671 00:36:48,648 --> 00:36:52,078 And I know I'm old fashioned, but isn't that illegal? 672 00:36:56,888 --> 00:36:58,584 What do you want to do? 673 00:36:58,704 --> 00:37:00,323 Well, I know what we should do. 674 00:37:00,350 --> 00:37:04,467 We record the money as outstanding debt and we get rid of you. 675 00:37:06,580 --> 00:37:09,358 But I think I really have a soft spot for you. 676 00:37:10,635 --> 00:37:13,746 I save you, Roger. I'll take your chestnuts out of the fire. 677 00:37:14,189 --> 00:37:18,497 And in exchange I want your absolute, unquestioned loyalty. 678 00:37:20,166 --> 00:37:21,166 Yes. 679 00:37:21,792 --> 00:37:25,189 - Yes, of course. - To me personally, not to the president. 680 00:37:25,977 --> 00:37:29,637 I need someone I can trust and that he can keep an eye on things 681 00:37:29,863 --> 00:37:31,678 and lend a hand, in general. 682 00:37:32,015 --> 00:37:33,586 Whatever, Francis. 683 00:37:33,706 --> 00:37:36,456 - Anything, really. - All right, Roger. 684 00:37:39,506 --> 00:37:41,095 Now, listen to me... 685 00:37:41,215 --> 00:37:42,828 very carefully. 686 00:37:43,614 --> 00:37:46,254 Why are we having an evening with the socialists? 687 00:37:46,274 --> 00:37:48,313 Isn't it against the rules or so? 688 00:37:48,433 --> 00:37:49,813 Not even a little. 689 00:37:49,838 --> 00:37:51,728 Steve Kendrick isn't too bad. 690 00:37:51,979 --> 00:37:53,887 Years ago we worked together. 691 00:37:54,395 --> 00:37:56,923 He will be very happy to see me this evening. 692 00:37:58,720 --> 00:38:02,145 He's a bit of a boastful braggart, don't you think? You like it a lot. 693 00:38:02,397 --> 00:38:03,719 He likes you too. 694 00:38:03,739 --> 00:38:06,783 Everyone likes me, except you. 695 00:38:09,206 --> 00:38:10,476 Here it comes. 696 00:38:10,520 --> 00:38:11,921 Boobs and smiles. 697 00:38:13,542 --> 00:38:15,075 One for you... 698 00:38:15,195 --> 00:38:16,758 and one for you. 699 00:38:18,273 --> 00:38:20,938 I understand you have something for me. 700 00:38:21,000 --> 00:38:22,000 Yes. 701 00:38:22,948 --> 00:38:25,013 How about being the protagonist 702 00:38:25,033 --> 00:38:27,506 of the parliamentary question to the prime minister? 703 00:38:28,493 --> 00:38:30,364 Mr. Kendrick! 704 00:38:32,128 --> 00:38:33,667 Number six, sir. 705 00:38:35,542 --> 00:38:38,958 I refer the Honorable Member to reply which I gave a little while ago. 706 00:38:39,886 --> 00:38:42,107 Mr. Kendrick! 707 00:38:42,929 --> 00:38:46,648 The prime minister wants to explain to the chamber why... 708 00:38:46,867 --> 00:38:51,487 does not intend to continue the program promised hospital expansion? 709 00:38:57,251 --> 00:39:00,248 I understand the honorable member's interest... 710 00:39:00,368 --> 00:39:02,200 for healthcare. 711 00:39:02,320 --> 00:39:04,646 I remind him that during this government... 712 00:39:04,708 --> 00:39:09,281 health services have enjoyed of seven percent annual growth. 713 00:39:09,712 --> 00:39:12,434 Seven percent effective. 714 00:39:12,689 --> 00:39:17,481 Furthermore, health services have benefited, more than any other service, 715 00:39:17,544 --> 00:39:21,495 of our determination to reduce inflation... 716 00:39:21,729 --> 00:39:25,145 and to manage sensibly and without waste. 717 00:39:25,668 --> 00:39:27,570 Answer the question! 718 00:39:27,870 --> 00:39:29,334 That's what I'm doing. 719 00:39:32,121 --> 00:39:37,076 This government is committed to expanding the hospital construction program. 720 00:39:39,713 --> 00:39:43,878 It is not the custom of this government discuss the details... 721 00:39:46,029 --> 00:39:47,979 It is not the custom of this government 722 00:39:48,023 --> 00:39:51,258 discuss the details of the new spending plans 723 00:39:51,308 --> 00:39:53,491 with defined deadlines. 724 00:39:59,339 --> 00:40:01,641 Order! Order! 725 00:40:02,150 --> 00:40:04,384 - I refuse... - Order! 726 00:40:06,241 --> 00:40:09,342 - Order! - I'm not prepared... 727 00:40:13,773 --> 00:40:15,913 I'm not prepared... 728 00:40:16,604 --> 00:40:18,837 - I refuse to... - Order! 729 00:40:20,152 --> 00:40:21,153 Order! 730 00:40:22,148 --> 00:40:24,128 Order! Order! 731 00:40:28,941 --> 00:40:31,898 How did he know, that bastard Kendrick? 732 00:40:31,918 --> 00:40:33,862 The council knew nothing until this morning. 733 00:40:33,882 --> 00:40:35,378 Too short a time. 734 00:40:35,411 --> 00:40:38,672 It must have leaked from the meeting of yesterday's council of ministers. 735 00:40:38,960 --> 00:40:41,093 Peter McKenzie didn't take the cuts well. 736 00:40:41,131 --> 00:40:44,802 But as a minister I don't think he would ever give information to a member of the opposition. 737 00:40:44,822 --> 00:40:46,873 So who was it, Francis? 738 00:40:47,355 --> 00:40:50,887 I want you to find it. I want to give an exemplary punishment to that bastard. 739 00:40:50,914 --> 00:40:54,700 I think it's someone who wanted it put you in difficulty personally. 740 00:40:54,820 --> 00:40:58,216 That's why he passed on information to Kendrick instead of the press. 741 00:40:58,697 --> 00:41:03,361 I think we have to accept the fact that maybe it is someone very close to you, Prime Minister. 742 00:41:03,381 --> 00:41:07,185 Someone she has always trusted and who now wants to ruin it. 743 00:41:09,750 --> 00:41:12,317 Henry, I just found out. 744 00:41:12,557 --> 00:41:14,372 I came right away. 745 00:41:15,535 --> 00:41:16,986 Later, Teddy... 746 00:41:17,293 --> 00:41:18,626 if you don't mind. 747 00:41:18,913 --> 00:41:19,913 I... 748 00:41:20,005 --> 00:41:23,261 I need to talk to Francis about a couple of things. 749 00:41:23,609 --> 00:41:24,609 Yes. 750 00:41:25,616 --> 00:41:27,647 Yes, of course. I... 751 00:41:28,444 --> 00:41:29,981 I'll come back later, then. 752 00:41:35,261 --> 00:41:39,202 Those of us who care the defense of the nation 753 00:41:39,484 --> 00:41:41,624 They were shocked to learn... 754 00:41:41,875 --> 00:41:46,342 what confidential documents they were forgotten in a public place. 755 00:41:48,997 --> 00:41:51,662 And so, quite surprisingly, 756 00:41:51,700 --> 00:41:55,912 they arrived on the pages of the "Independent" newspaper. 757 00:41:58,416 --> 00:42:02,574 We were deeply alarmed to read in these documents 758 00:42:02,637 --> 00:42:03,938 of cuts 759 00:42:04,000 --> 00:42:07,998 huge, unnecessary and certainly dangerous 760 00:42:08,039 --> 00:42:10,746 to the members of the Territorial Army. 761 00:42:12,777 --> 00:42:15,498 The Prime Minister is aware... 762 00:42:15,618 --> 00:42:20,409 of the damage it will cause to the support of this government in the coming months? 763 00:42:21,216 --> 00:42:24,838 The leader of the House of Commons I'll give it some time 764 00:42:25,095 --> 00:42:26,507 to discuss... 765 00:42:26,627 --> 00:42:28,071 and overturn... 766 00:42:28,271 --> 00:42:30,887 - this decision? - Well, well done! 767 00:42:35,207 --> 00:42:37,603 I remind my honorable colleague 768 00:42:37,828 --> 00:42:40,716 what to discuss the contents of a stolen document... 769 00:42:40,836 --> 00:42:43,856 is equivalent to justifying theft. 770 00:42:44,689 --> 00:42:46,791 Point of order, Mr President! 771 00:42:46,841 --> 00:42:49,669 Point of order. Sir Jasper Grainger. 772 00:42:49,702 --> 00:42:52,179 Don't you think, Mr President... 773 00:42:52,210 --> 00:42:56,599 than not to discuss the contents of this stolen document 774 00:42:56,788 --> 00:43:01,718 it would be a betrayal of trust on the part of the government towards its loyal supporters? 775 00:43:08,128 --> 00:43:11,236 Mr President, I and my honorable colleagues 776 00:43:11,763 --> 00:43:15,313 we listened carefully the opinions of parliament. 777 00:43:16,024 --> 00:43:19,715 In light of the opinions expressed from all sides, today, 778 00:43:19,996 --> 00:43:24,128 the government, which has always been pleased of his ability to listen... 779 00:43:27,553 --> 00:43:28,591 Order! 780 00:43:30,659 --> 00:43:33,975 The government, temporarily... 781 00:43:35,373 --> 00:43:37,137 will reverse the cuts... 782 00:43:37,168 --> 00:43:40,452 - Resignation! - to further analyze the issue. 783 00:43:41,370 --> 00:43:42,768 Resignation! 784 00:43:43,075 --> 00:43:46,193 - Resignation! - Order! Order! 785 00:43:46,937 --> 00:43:48,567 Resignation! 786 00:43:50,816 --> 00:43:52,172 Mr. Urquhart! 787 00:43:52,829 --> 00:43:54,008 Mr. Urquhart! 788 00:43:55,079 --> 00:43:56,886 Can you give me a moment, please? 789 00:43:56,906 --> 00:44:00,714 Miss Mattie Storin. Yes, I think so be able to find a moment for her. 790 00:44:00,756 --> 00:44:02,334 Let's go there. 791 00:44:06,075 --> 00:44:08,275 I have followed his work with interest. 792 00:44:08,328 --> 00:44:10,139 Even the prime minister 793 00:44:10,208 --> 00:44:12,379 even if he doesn't admire her that much. 794 00:44:12,499 --> 00:44:14,321 Today he had a nightmare day. 795 00:44:14,441 --> 00:44:17,887 It's already happened that a prime minister would change his mind. 796 00:44:18,176 --> 00:44:21,586 Even if we often don't have the honor to see him do it publicly. 797 00:44:21,911 --> 00:44:24,676 Well, the matter will deflate, in my opinion. 798 00:44:24,796 --> 00:44:25,948 You say? 799 00:44:26,142 --> 00:44:28,781 Two important leaks in less than a month. 800 00:44:28,801 --> 00:44:30,091 Who do they come from? 801 00:44:30,155 --> 00:44:31,796 I don't know, my dear. 802 00:44:31,916 --> 00:44:35,606 I am responsible for the deputies without government positions, not council positions. 803 00:44:36,038 --> 00:44:38,465 But I bet they'll ask me to find out. 804 00:44:39,265 --> 00:44:42,041 The information comes by the Cabinet? 805 00:44:42,061 --> 00:44:46,058 The prime minister is ordering an investigation on the men closest to him? 806 00:44:46,115 --> 00:44:50,238 You have every right to think so. I can't make any comment on the matter. 807 00:44:52,059 --> 00:44:53,342 Thank you. 808 00:44:54,957 --> 00:44:57,839 Agree! Don't tell me about the problem. 809 00:44:57,901 --> 00:45:00,253 Do something about it. 810 00:45:00,580 --> 00:45:05,529 This is exactly what's wrong in this damn country. 811 00:45:05,937 --> 00:45:08,214 Everyone wants to give you their analysis 812 00:45:08,245 --> 00:45:11,893 of what's wrong and why it's all so damn wrong! 813 00:45:12,099 --> 00:45:14,609 Nobody wants to move their ass 814 00:45:14,729 --> 00:45:17,325 and make things work, dammit. 815 00:45:18,015 --> 00:45:19,877 London! Christ! 816 00:45:19,927 --> 00:45:23,568 I would prefer to do business in the Solomon Islands. 817 00:45:23,688 --> 00:45:26,376 Confessions of a newspaper owner. 818 00:45:27,035 --> 00:45:28,887 Maybe he's right. 819 00:45:29,007 --> 00:45:31,245 - Hate! - What are you working on? 820 00:45:31,888 --> 00:45:35,651 A piece on information leaks. Urquhart is the leader of the witch hunt. 821 00:45:36,011 --> 00:45:38,511 I really believe that there's a kind of... 822 00:45:38,569 --> 00:45:39,695 I don't know. 823 00:45:40,948 --> 00:45:42,407 Magnetism. 824 00:45:43,272 --> 00:45:45,042 Kissinger syndrome. 825 00:45:48,174 --> 00:45:50,324 The aphrodisiac effect of power. 826 00:45:51,654 --> 00:45:53,154 It has to be that. 827 00:45:54,012 --> 00:45:56,408 No hope for guys like me, then. 828 00:45:56,693 --> 00:45:58,194 Women just don't get excited... 829 00:45:58,214 --> 00:46:01,514 in the face of unbridled domination of the deputy editor of a newspaper. 830 00:46:01,803 --> 00:46:02,863 Well, no. 831 00:46:03,805 --> 00:46:05,405 You have a nice face, though. 832 00:46:07,174 --> 00:46:09,301 I don't know what your problem is, Francis. 833 00:46:09,615 --> 00:46:11,545 I feel like you're not listening. 834 00:46:12,041 --> 00:46:14,984 As if he no longer trusts me. 835 00:46:15,004 --> 00:46:18,227 He owes you everything, Ted. He certainly recognizes it. 836 00:46:18,247 --> 00:46:21,653 But I know what you mean. I think he no longer trusts me of any of us now. 837 00:46:21,673 --> 00:46:23,590 It's very distressing, Francis. 838 00:46:24,092 --> 00:46:26,914 How can we help him, what if he doesn't let himself be helped? 839 00:46:26,934 --> 00:46:31,252 Well, I'll try to hold on everything under control as long as I can. 840 00:46:31,400 --> 00:46:33,217 But sometimes the time comes... 841 00:46:33,237 --> 00:46:36,656 - well, obviously it's not this... - Yes, yes, of course. 842 00:46:37,804 --> 00:46:40,849 You'll keep me informed, won't you, Francis? 843 00:46:41,786 --> 00:46:43,995 Now more than ever... 844 00:46:44,015 --> 00:46:45,864 he needs wise advice. 845 00:46:45,884 --> 00:46:48,590 Of course I will, Teddy. Sorry, for now. 846 00:46:49,274 --> 00:46:52,578 - Lord Billsborough seems to have lost his edge. - Sin. 847 00:46:52,598 --> 00:46:54,952 He was a good guy in his day. 848 00:46:55,452 --> 00:46:57,297 Well, I have some work to do. 849 00:47:03,124 --> 00:47:06,084 Well, yes. A couple of rumors are fine, 850 00:47:06,104 --> 00:47:07,915 but it takes more. 851 00:47:08,036 --> 00:47:10,347 A big scandal, perhaps. 852 00:47:10,497 --> 00:47:12,075 A political scandal. 853 00:47:12,376 --> 00:47:15,271 Or a scandal about something that people really understand. 854 00:47:15,440 --> 00:47:17,812 Sex. Or money. 855 00:47:21,311 --> 00:47:24,246 £50,000, Mr Urquhart. 856 00:47:24,485 --> 00:47:27,912 It's a very generous donation, Mr Jhabwala. 857 00:47:28,223 --> 00:47:32,436 We don't often see such sums in cash. 858 00:47:32,456 --> 00:47:34,456 I'm a bit old fashioned, Mr Urquhart. 859 00:47:34,476 --> 00:47:37,292 I trust the register more than the cashiers. 860 00:47:37,312 --> 00:47:39,570 And, to be rigorous... 861 00:47:39,590 --> 00:47:43,062 should give them to the party treasurer, not to me. 862 00:47:43,617 --> 00:47:46,414 But she is my member of Parliament, Mr Urquhart. 863 00:47:46,623 --> 00:47:47,865 I know her. 864 00:47:48,003 --> 00:47:49,253 I trust her. 865 00:47:49,736 --> 00:47:53,036 Certainly the treasurer of the party is an excellent man. 866 00:47:53,163 --> 00:47:54,715 But, Mr. Urquhart... 867 00:47:55,945 --> 00:47:57,284 you are my friend. 868 00:47:57,304 --> 00:48:00,388 Well, I'm very touched... 869 00:48:00,694 --> 00:48:04,163 And no, I don't ask for anything in return. Just... 870 00:48:04,331 --> 00:48:08,541 My wife and I would be thrilled to meet the prime minister, 871 00:48:08,665 --> 00:48:11,051 if he were to visit the constituency. 872 00:48:11,071 --> 00:48:13,461 I'm sure I can put it together. 873 00:48:45,705 --> 00:48:48,005 Delivery. 874 00:48:48,802 --> 00:48:51,838 Three months early. 875 00:48:52,072 --> 00:48:53,072 Well. 876 00:48:53,859 --> 00:48:57,454 - Will you work around here now? - Yes, that's it. 877 00:48:57,474 --> 00:49:00,624 - What's the name? - Collingridge. "C", Collingridge. 878 00:49:02,515 --> 00:49:03,849 All right. 879 00:49:04,834 --> 00:49:08,783 I might come visit you one of these days. 880 00:49:09,432 --> 00:49:11,932 - Do you have any specialization? - Yes. 881 00:49:11,984 --> 00:49:14,713 Verbal abuse and colon cleansing. 882 00:49:16,363 --> 00:49:18,687 - Goodbye, then. - Until we meet again. 883 00:49:29,962 --> 00:49:31,539 Disgusting little man. 884 00:49:31,559 --> 00:49:33,822 - But did everything go well? - Yes, I think so. 885 00:49:34,005 --> 00:49:36,551 Because Charlie Collingridge couldn't he do it himself? 886 00:49:36,571 --> 00:49:40,680 I mean, it's a bit of a waste to pay me 18,000 pounds to make me a delivery boy, right? 887 00:49:40,773 --> 00:49:43,413 Come on, I should be I am the brains of the group. 888 00:49:43,433 --> 00:49:46,427 You are. You are, I swear. 889 00:49:46,447 --> 00:49:50,867 Well, what does he need it for anyway? Don't tell me it's for prostitution. 890 00:49:51,163 --> 00:49:52,180 Unlikely. 891 00:49:52,681 --> 00:49:55,371 The Prime Minister's brother must be cautious. 892 00:49:55,391 --> 00:49:58,443 I really don't know what he needs it for. For spanking fags, for all I know. 893 00:49:58,463 --> 00:50:01,925 - Using his real name? - The reason is none of our business. 894 00:50:02,941 --> 00:50:05,806 We're doing you a special favor. The request comes from above, 895 00:50:05,826 --> 00:50:08,518 - and we won't tell a soul, right? - Right. 896 00:50:37,216 --> 00:50:40,869 - Do you want to open the account by paying...? - £50,000. 897 00:50:40,889 --> 00:50:42,353 Excellent. 898 00:50:43,516 --> 00:50:44,604 In cash. 899 00:50:46,315 --> 00:50:47,658 Excellent. 900 00:50:48,319 --> 00:50:51,032 - A high interest checking account, sir? - Well, no. 901 00:50:51,052 --> 00:50:53,461 I don't have to withdraw anytime soon. 902 00:50:53,866 --> 00:50:56,281 Could I purchase shares through you? 903 00:50:56,301 --> 00:50:58,896 Of course, it would be a pleasure. 904 00:50:58,953 --> 00:51:01,039 Mendox Pharmaceuticals. 905 00:51:01,371 --> 00:51:02,574 20,000. 906 00:51:03,160 --> 00:51:06,826 You should be able to to buy them for around 240 pence. 907 00:51:07,902 --> 00:51:10,863 I'm in a bit of a hurry. Can you take care of it? 908 00:51:10,883 --> 00:51:14,922 We should be able to confirm by 4pm. 909 00:51:14,942 --> 00:51:18,736 - Excellent. Thank you very much. - You're welcome, Mr. Collingridge. 910 00:51:18,772 --> 00:51:20,193 It's a pleasure. 911 00:51:26,020 --> 00:51:28,575 Undersecretary of Health, Mrs. Makepeace. 912 00:51:29,070 --> 00:51:31,631 With permission, President, I would like to make a statement. 913 00:51:31,743 --> 00:51:35,344 The Department of Health agrees with the government health consultant 914 00:51:35,364 --> 00:51:39,656 authorized three new medicines for general use. 915 00:51:39,756 --> 00:51:44,472 The Cybernox, product from the pharmaceutical company Mendox, 916 00:51:44,492 --> 00:51:48,101 for general use in treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, 917 00:51:48,121 --> 00:51:49,966 and related disorders. 918 00:51:50,650 --> 00:51:52,428 Charles Collingridge speaks. 919 00:51:52,565 --> 00:51:55,380 You kindly opened a bill for me last week. 920 00:51:55,524 --> 00:51:58,339 I'm afraid I have to change my plans completely. 921 00:51:58,500 --> 00:52:02,295 The negotiations for that hotel in Türkiye they had negative results, 922 00:52:02,315 --> 00:52:05,169 and will return to Kenya at the end of the week. 923 00:52:06,811 --> 00:52:10,941 Well, there's nothing you can do. I got lucky with those Mendox shares, however. 924 00:52:10,961 --> 00:52:13,713 I should have made £9 or £10,000 on it. 925 00:52:13,811 --> 00:52:17,556 You can resell them today at anything over 295? 926 00:52:17,576 --> 00:52:21,012 I'll come tomorrow morning to close the account. 927 00:52:22,952 --> 00:52:26,410 You can send the closing confirmation to my address in London? 928 00:52:26,811 --> 00:52:28,429 Charles Collingridge, 929 00:52:29,161 --> 00:52:31,906 216 Praed Street, 930 00:52:32,404 --> 00:52:33,404 W2. 931 00:52:35,393 --> 00:52:38,387 Many thanks for your help. See you again. 932 00:52:40,484 --> 00:52:43,801 - No work this morning, Francis? - Oh, yes, Elizabeth. 933 00:52:43,821 --> 00:52:45,367 I am working. 934 00:52:45,472 --> 00:52:49,366 I'm actually working very profitably. 935 00:52:50,305 --> 00:52:53,189 Thanks for coming, Humphrey. I just didn't know how to do it. 936 00:52:53,209 --> 00:52:55,773 I didn't feel calm with all this money. 937 00:52:55,793 --> 00:52:58,973 50,000. What do you hope to achieve? 938 00:52:58,993 --> 00:53:01,900 Five minutes alone with the prime minister, he says. 939 00:53:01,920 --> 00:53:04,237 A little above of the current rate, right? 940 00:53:04,257 --> 00:53:06,487 I will write to Mr. Jhabwala today. 941 00:53:06,795 --> 00:53:09,940 - Guys like him should be encouraged. - Yes, really. 942 00:53:09,960 --> 00:53:12,283 And I'll make sure that the prime minister is informed. 943 00:53:12,314 --> 00:53:14,781 It's about time there was some good news for him. 944 00:53:47,389 --> 00:53:49,170 EXIT ON THE ROOF. 945 00:53:55,252 --> 00:53:56,676 Mr. Urquhart. 946 00:53:58,235 --> 00:54:00,014 Good morning, Mattie. 947 00:54:04,273 --> 00:54:08,234 I didn't believe it when he said "garden wall unit". I didn't know it was here, it's magnificent. 948 00:54:08,254 --> 00:54:10,313 Strangely, few know him. 949 00:54:10,333 --> 00:54:13,454 And I like it to stay that way. It's a nice place to escape the riffraff. 950 00:54:14,234 --> 00:54:15,962 What did you want to tell me, Mattie? 951 00:54:16,811 --> 00:54:20,926 Well, actually I just wanted to thank you for your help over the last two months. 952 00:54:21,312 --> 00:54:24,792 - You must be glad they're over. - Well, we've seen better times. 953 00:54:25,642 --> 00:54:28,860 Because he thinks that summer will be better for us? 954 00:54:29,573 --> 00:54:30,616 What does he mean? 955 00:54:32,294 --> 00:54:35,042 I can say something in absolute confidence, Mattie... 956 00:54:35,062 --> 00:54:37,370 not even in the form of an anonymous source? 957 00:54:37,594 --> 00:54:40,252 Yes. Yes, of course it can. 958 00:54:43,045 --> 00:54:47,527 I hear the press is preparing a personal attack on the prime minister, 959 00:54:47,547 --> 00:54:49,553 a particularly cruel attack. 960 00:54:49,573 --> 00:54:52,245 - They'll use your brother. - Your brother? 961 00:54:52,265 --> 00:54:54,307 Charles Collingridge. Don't you know him? 962 00:54:54,513 --> 00:54:57,619 Well, between us, he's a bit of a burden. 963 00:54:57,639 --> 00:55:00,232 Alcohol problems, debts everywhere. 964 00:55:00,420 --> 00:55:04,762 And when he drinks a lot, he becomes uncertain about their sexual orientation. 965 00:55:05,649 --> 00:55:07,399 Well, do you understand the problem? 966 00:55:07,632 --> 00:55:11,121 If the prime minister repudiates his brother, He's a heartless bastard. 967 00:55:11,141 --> 00:55:14,686 If he stays next to him, it's a risk for safety and God knows what else. 968 00:55:14,706 --> 00:55:16,265 Here's how they'll put it. 969 00:55:17,261 --> 00:55:18,662 Why are you telling me this? 970 00:55:19,064 --> 00:55:22,168 Because I think she's a journalist reliable and honest. 971 00:55:22,392 --> 00:55:23,856 Because I trust her. 972 00:55:24,885 --> 00:55:25,885 And... 973 00:55:26,783 --> 00:55:27,783 well... 974 00:55:27,944 --> 00:55:31,244 because I think we will need it as many friends as possible. 975 00:55:32,772 --> 00:55:35,324 There's no chance that he might be involved 976 00:55:35,344 --> 00:55:37,453 into something unpleasant with his brother, right? 977 00:55:37,889 --> 00:55:38,889 No. 978 00:55:39,822 --> 00:55:42,018 No, I'm sure not. 979 00:55:42,663 --> 00:55:45,680 He loves his brother, but he is not entirely a fool. 980 00:55:45,700 --> 00:55:47,344 You are forced to speak like this. 981 00:55:47,961 --> 00:55:51,066 He would be forced to cover it even if there was something. 982 00:55:51,275 --> 00:55:53,910 Perhaps. But it's not there, right? 983 00:55:56,379 --> 00:55:59,472 Looks like Henry Collingridge he will need a lot of support. 984 00:55:59,492 --> 00:56:01,736 Well, it's my job. 985 00:56:02,453 --> 00:56:05,122 And it's totally worth it, don't you think? 986 00:56:06,283 --> 00:56:07,943 Since you ask me, no. 987 00:56:09,093 --> 00:56:12,840 Because I think there is at least one man that he would be a much better boss. 988 00:56:16,970 --> 00:56:19,079 You have every right to think so, Mattie. 989 00:56:20,163 --> 00:56:22,997 I can't make any comment on the matter. 990 00:56:25,658 --> 00:56:27,501 www.subsfactory.it