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Any idea what time he's coming?

No.

Mr. ...

Yes.

I'm really, really--

There's no sign of the car yet,

and I'm a little anxious about this.

Stop the ... if you see anything else, sir.

[skidding tires]

6-7, look over, because the car

is coming into the Square now.

Oh, there he is.

Oh, right.

OK, begin.

Josh.

First, congratulations, Mr. Overton.

Oh, thank you.

As our new minister with special responsibilities--

Look, I have just come from a TV studio.

Would you say this was a tough assignment?

Certainly, and an urgent one.

What is your first priority?

Law and order.

We shall work closely with the home office.

What are you also--

Hold on, look, I am the new boy.

No more for now.

Darling, well done.

It's a big job, eh?

You'll do it.

What a day, eh?

How's Jimmy?

Well, it isn't tonsillitis, just a bad cold,

the doctor said.

Good.

I am popular.

Gerry, you haven't got time.

You're due at the Dibbells' by 7:30.

You must change.

Congratulate yourself later.

Right, Madame.

Darling, wish you were coming.

I've made my excuses.

I'm not leaving Jimmy with a new girl.

Right, point taken.

Daddy, Daddy!

You're supposed to be in bed, aren't you now?

Come on.

No, I don't want to.

No!

Come on, You've got to go to bed.

I don't want to!

I don't want to go to bed!

Come on.

Yow!

I'm not going to bed.

Come here, Jimmy.

I don't want to.

You're supposed to be falling.

Ah, yes, come on.

Cooty, cooty,

Oh, there's a bubble, there.

Now you're not going to play your mother ...

when I'm gone, will you, eh?

That's good.

Good god, is that the time?

I must rush.

Sleep tight.

I want my Space Shuttle.

Go on.

There we are, into bed.

Go on, into bed first.

Got it?

Yes.

Arms up.

Now you're not going to cuddle it too tight, are you?

It will never take off.

Sleep tight, son.

Gerry!

Gerry!

Come on, you're on!

It's all right, darling,

I saw a replay in the studio.

Oh, look, I'm bright orange.

You are going to watch ... just the cover?

aspect of violence.

I'm not averse to turning the tables on thugs

that terrorize the public.

Mob rule Is anathema to our society.

You're taking the car?

No.

No, I'll walk across the park.

It's not far. I need some air.

I've been in smoke-filled rooms all day.

You haven't really got time.

What's the matter, darling?

Don't be so worried.

It's just a cold.

He's already very much better.

He is rushing around like a maniac.

I wish you hadn't got this job.

Why?

Do you think it made much difference to us?

Partly that.

And what else?

I'm afraid.

When you look at those letters and telegrams--

You mean the ones from cranks?

There's been so much publicity, so

much controversy about what you're going to do.

I didn't think it was going to be easy.

Well, some of those letters are--

Abusive and threatening?

Well, don't take them seriously.

Everyone in public life gets letters like that.

I tell you what, I bet the PM got--

I'm sorry.

I expect I am just being silly.

Anyway, as soon as the appointment is official,

I'll be getting extra security.

And you're probably going to hate that,

invading our privacy.

I must get.

I really will be late.

Bye, darling.

I'm going to miss you.

Hmm.

Every man in the street,

the ordinary man, small shopkeepers,

they're the people we've got to convince

that with our leadership, they can pick themselves

off the ground and do the work.

So to sum up, help will be given to civic renewal.

But meanwhile, the law will be upheld.

Mr.Gerald Overton,

our new minister with--

Mary, how lovely.

I want you to meet Gloria.

It's such a pity that Jennifer couldn't come.

Well, things have been very hectic for us.

I want you to meet Mary.

Mary, may I introduce Gerald Overton, our new minister?

Hmm, you were all over the front pages today.

How do you do? - How do you do?

Mary Tregallas.

Mary's just got a new job too, Gerald.

Oh, I see.

What's that?

Well, it's, um--

it's publicity, really, but of a rather specialized kind.

I ensure celebrities remain celebrities.

It's fun.

Yes, I'm sure.

Do you take on politicians?

Hm, when they fall from grace.

Until that happens, they can usually look after themselves,

I find.

I can't agree with you.

Well, it's very easy to say.

It's a national sport merely blaming the government.

The fact is, first and foremost, people must take

responsibility for themselves.

I agree.

I do.

Are you saying, Mr. Overton--

I'm sorry, Mrs. Cromer.

--are you saying we can no longer look

to the police for protection?

Oh, no.

But we can all of us take more care, be more vigilant.

81 years old, mugged, two of them.

Take this friend of mine, much older than I am.

She was mugged in broad daylight.

Yes, well, we do indeed need to get tough with muggers.

The elderly and the helpless shouldn't have

to go in terror in our streets.

Gerald, Gerald. - Hmm?

Look, we're having rather a heated argument over here.

Now let's have have your opinion.

Would you walk through the park alone at night?

Well, I often do.

So London isn't New York yet.

Hardly.

Well, of course, certain areas have more problems than others.

And yes, I do believe that we've been too soft in the way

we handle violence and crime.

Oh, you'd better be careful, Gerald.

You'll be branded as a fascist.

I don't think I'd walk through the park at night.

I don't think I'd like you to.

But to get back to your point, Mrs. Cromer,

whilst I don't subscribe to the theory

that all crime, mugging, for instance,

is socially motivated--

It's all right for you, Mr. Overton.

You're young.

Well, not so young.

And I also take precautions.

I was brought up in a very tough area of Leeds.

I make it my business to keep fit.

You're a rough diamond, really.

Well-- oh, allow me.

[side conversation]

Thank you.

Not at all.

Hola.

Oh, goodbye.

Must you go?

Yes, delightful as always, but thank you.

Bye, John. - Goodnight, Gerald.

- See you soon. - I must go too.

- Oh, really? - Thank you.

Goodnight, John.

Do give my love to Jennifer.

And I do hope Jimmy recovers soon.

Oh, yes, of course, he will.

Hm, he's strong as a horse.

I'd offer you a lift home, but I'm afraid I walked.

I didn't.

I'm not really on your way home at all, am I?

Maybe you're worth the detour.

Telephone from my place.

Tell your wife you've had an urgent call,

government business.

No.

Come on, I never say please.

You don't?

No.

No.

I'm sorry, Mary, no.

Are you afraid?

No.

It's simple, really.

You respect your wife too much?

I love her.

Goodnight.

Look, I don't mind that.

I expected that.

Gerald, I'm no threat.

I value my independence.

All right, you're liberated.

Could be I'm not.

Goodnight.

Coward!

Ugh!

Sorry, mate.

You all right?

What do you think you're doing?

I didn't see you in the dark.

Look, can't stop, last bus.

Are you all right?

Yes.

Hey!

Hey, you!

Let me go!

What the hell do you think you're doing?

You shook the wrong man.

I'm going to teach you a lesson.

Come on, the wallet, where is it?

There.

Thought I'd never catch you, huh?

I'm finished with you.

Come on!

Dammit!

Mommy?

Darling.

Oh, what's the matter?

Are you thirsty or what?

Can I come into bed with you?

No.

Come on, Jimmy, please.

I'll make you all nice and comfortable.

Officer!

Officer! - Sir?

Get on to your headquarters, will you?

I want to report a mugger.

When's Daddy coming home?

He'll be back soon.

Are you comfy? - I'm all right.

Let's plump up your pillow.

Close to the South gate of the park,

age about 30, [inaudible].

Reporting a mugging.

Darling, is that you?

You know, the most extraordinary thing

has just happened to me.

I was coming through the park-- good god, that's quick.

Jimmy is funny, you know. He couldn't sleep, so--

I'm sorry, darling, this is slightly

more important than that.

More police here?

Look what I found under his pillow.

It must have fallen out when you said goodnight.

Darling, you'd better answer the door.

Darling.

I've ...

Mr. Overton?

We'd like a word.

Can we come in?

Yes, of course.

This is my wife.

Madame.

We've had a complaint from a member of the public

who says he was mugged, had his wallet

stolen, and recognized you.

We have a description of the wallet.

It's plain black leather with the initials MB.

What, darling, what have you done?

He complains of assault and battery,

together with theft, sir.

The fact is, he says you mugged him.

Now look, I'm--

I quite understand your position, sir.

And I'm sure that you understand mine and will have no objection

to turning out your pockets.

Ah.

Would you like to make a statement, sir?

I must caution you--

Officer, listen, the most extraordinary thing

happened to me.

You won't believe this.