Original subtitles

CHARLIE: 'People in the UK

'than anyone in Europe.

'Racking up, on average,

Sorry, can you repeat that, please?

'That's a lot of hours

'and a lot of stress.'

Sorry.

'And if you don't know

SHE SHRIEKS

Arsehole.

Gone.

'Which is where we come in.'

Cheer up, mate.

'Because when the busy day is done,

'people who work hard

'Sometimes they just need to party.

'And it's our job to ensure

'so they can let off steam

'But what about us?'

'We work harder than anyone.

'But for us,

'No difference

'Which is why we learn to protect

'Taking relaxation and stimulation

Yeah!

'You have to be careful

'otherwise this job

'It'll take everything you've got

'And just when you think

KNOCK ON DOOR

'They do.'

Check your emails.

Yeah.

PHONE RINGS

ANGRY YELLING AT OTHER END

Ned is just...

And he's very gentlemanly

Is he rich? Who cares?

Come on, we all know your style.

Strictly pay and play.

There are more important things

such as love.

Your misunderstanding of my

as a whole,

and lonely

Right, down to business.

Diamond dealer to the stars.

What you really need to know is,

That's right, he throw money around

like a teenage boy

Is he a billionaire? No, he's

Yeah, but, you know,

doesn't always lay the biggest egg.

Is he single?

No.

Hutch is basically one of the nicest

He's also become a mate

so let's make his stay comfortable.

Why is he here?

"Bonnington's Auction House."

They're coming here? Bringing their

if you lot can keep it a secret.

Sorry, but some of these stones

You can imagine every crime gang

will want to get

so we've kept it a need-to-know.

Anna, the information I've given you

stays in this room till

Let's get busy.

Can I have a word, boss?

At the concierge confab this month,

is that one of the big hotels

That word's always on the

Yeah, that's as maybe. But with us

there might be a bit more to it.

Well, how can you be sure?

I'm not gonna pull the auction

If you've got anything concrete,

Hello.

OK, you two should really stop

So I was thinking, there are

We could play it cool and cautious,

and make sure that we never mention

in case we scare each other away.

Or I could just come right out

Well, that's much better.

There you are. This is for you.

Oh! Wow! I'm hoping you'll wear it

Friday? What's happening on Friday?

I'll pick you up at six thirty.

Oh, gosh.

It's the same

The food and beverage manager

We need to be open

This isn't an initiative.

It's a demotion.

Listen, mate, the truth is,

Our profit margin

and I've got head office

Oh, but head office...

The better the wine is,

Now, this woman,

she's got access to expensive wines

She's also really easy on the eye.

Hi.

You must be James? Nadine Crawford.

It's a privilege

Are we working together?

Well, I'm an independent sommelier

and Charlie's asked me and Mike

Look at your cellar.

See what you got and whether

I did a review myself two months ago

Look, this is all my fault.

I came to Charlie

I can be very persuasive.

And if you let me buy you

to apologise for the way

I reckon we could start a pretty

Sorry.

AGITATED VOICES

What's going on?

She has no money.

Hotel is very bad to us.

My staff haven't been paid.

I don't know,

and their pay hasn't showed up

and that's really bad news

It must be some admin cockup.

Good. Cos quite seriously

are one bounced cheque away

Welcome, sir. Good to see you.

Thank you.

Now I've booked you tickets

the Hammersmith Apollo

And I hear that your daughter

TILL RINGS

Get her something nice for me,

Your favourite Diplomat cigars

are waiting for you in your suite,

TILL RINGS

And I've made your bed personally

Oh, thank you.

I have a personal shopper

at your earliest convenience, sir.

You guys are the best.

TILL RINGS

Welcome back, Mr Hutchinson.

Come on.

Whoo!

It's a Baby Bluthner. I got it

I don't know how much

But whatever it is, it ain't enough.

This is fantastic!

PLAYS JAZZ TUNE

Oh, man, I've been on the road

I need a drink.

I don't think my liver

I'll buy you a new one.

You're bouncing off the walls

OK, you're right.

There's a diamond in this auction

a blue one, a real beaut.

I'm going to get it.

If I can turn this around

I can make five million

PHONE RINGS

Excuse me. Better deal with this.

Hey, I'm really, really pleased

Tomorrow, right?

Any news on accounts? They sent this

saying they were going to change

from the last

Did you speak to them yourself?

The money that should be there today

And tomorrow's the best

I'll take care of this now.

The morning's no good if you're on

It's my fault.

Are you absolutely sure

How nice to see you again,

I've had a tipoff

They know about this gang

Do you know anything about this?

I know that almost all rumours

So you're just going to wing it?

We haven't had a major robbery

I've been wandering about your hotel

I made it to your spa,

I even stole this lovely pencil

Thank you.

And unless you are prepared

to counter this new threat,

PHONE RINGS

Hi, hi...

Are you OK?

I'll call around, see how much it

Thanks, thanks, Jack.

If you want,

She make a voodoo doll

We stick pins in it

No disrespect, Gino,

aren't the most reliable

I'll give that one a miss.

I do need some cash, though.

How much do you want?

Apologies for the mistake

that's left you all

I do know how difficult that is and

When do we get our money?

Head office has assured me

I know it's not ideal

pressing financial commitments.

So, I've got together what I could

Take it.

Can I have £50, please?

Oh, look, it's ebony and ivory!

# Ebony and ivory

# Live together in perfect harmony #

Can we help you?

to celebrate

And what we need to know,

Well, it isn't very good

but, yes, it does serve alcohol.

Now run along. Beer's through there.

Ah, beer! Beer!

Oh, I can get you all

but I think you should build a

That's where the action is now.

And they seem to match

Really?

They're dynamic, profitable

Just like me.

KNOCK ON DOOR

OK, well, this should be the bit

"Do you want the good news

But because there is no good news,

I will just tell you that I called

and they can lock down the auction,

We haven't got 20 grand.

Exactly. And because head office

they've frozen access to

They also phoned to say they can't

will be issued tomorrow.

for being financially inefficient

These people need their cash.

So what do you want me to do?

No. Leave it with me.

I'll have some answers

OK.

RAUCOUS CONVERSATIONS

Excuse me, boys. Do you think

There are other guests

Look, I'm sorry, guys. If you could

No, no, no.

I'm sorry, that is totally

Jesus!

# She's a bloody delight

# I'll shag her by day

This auction is

Don't say that, mate.

The guy in charge

There's rumours that a gang

and to be honest with you,

I feel like pulling the plug

No, no, no, no, no.

You know, it really has to happen.

What's going on?

I don't like to beg,

But my whole livelihood

You know,

You need to help me, mate.

How? By making sure

The diamond world

The people you have to deal with,

That's why I don't want

You want to quit?

I already have.

I borrowed four million

I've sold my car,

you know, and I still can't pay

If I don't get this diamond...

Yes, of course it's a big gamble.

"You can't wait for life to happen

I've got a client in New York,

She had a blue diamond stolen

She's always been willing to pay

Now it's turned up at my auction.

If I can win this for five,

What happens if you don't get it?

Hey, Jackie,

What's going on?

SPEAKS IN OWN LANGUAGE

What's she saying? She wants

She doesn't want to go home

CONTINUES TO SPEAK IN OWN LANGUAGE

Why can't she go home?

If she doesn't go home

her husband's going to beat

Babylon owes my staff 30 grand.

She really needs her money.

I'll work something out.

'On page one, paragraph one of

'it says, "Keep your distance."

'Apparently the best way

'is not to get too involved.

'and don't let your personal

'Well, it's a nice theory,

'but some people

'Some of us can't walk away

'when we see people's livelihoods

'You have to give all of yourself.

'Go the extra mile.'

Terry, it's Charlie Edwards.

I need a favour.

'And hope to hell

Book the extra security.

You found some money?

Charlie Edwards.

You've really come up the ranks.

Look at this.

I had a second chance.

How long did you do in the end?

And who did they put you in with

I heard it was Jags.

I didn't ask you here

Be a wasted journey for me

OK, I can tell you're a busy man.

Don't, er, be nervous.

It's not for me. It's head office.

They made a clerical error

without any pay.

I can take it out of the account

Well, that's a good fit with me

50 grand, you said. That right?

Plus the 10% for my trouble?

Now, who will be taking care

SPEAKS OWN LANGUAGE

Tanya.

It's just a loan.

you give me it back, OK?

I know what you do for us

None of us

James.

Can I have a word?

What?

How much has she talked you

She's a very sweet talker.

Jesus. The idea was to freshen up

It's all within budget.

I'm sorry.

Wasn't it you who told me to order

I just don't want her taking

Er, Charlie, are you gonna keep

or can I have him back now,

Gotta go.

My office will be used

It's the safest place in the hotel.

There's only one point of entry

heavily guarded

You're yet to reassure me of that.

we have a specialist

Redstone,

They're highly experienced

very tough hombres.

But they're not cheap.

Both of us stand to benefit

Yes, indeed. Truth is, though,

the extra bother or expense

half as much as you need

What are you saying?

Well, I'm happy to cancel

This auction has to go ahead.

Does it?

Well, if you feel that strongly

I'll press ahead

On the condition that if the auction

you bear the cost in full.

Do we have a deal?

Your tea time is booked and the

As soon as you're finished.

I hope we'll be seeing you again

Down boy! Yes, and I have one or two

Mmm. I do like a bit of a takeaway.

SNIGGERING AND WHISTLING

Hi. Redstone Security?

Thanks for coming.

Hey.

That is the strongest beer

Nice work, but not as good as this.

Oh! The strongest bottled

60% proof. Very tasty.

And let's see how they cope

If you're stupid enough to mix it

Baileys and butterscotch schnapps

you'll end up

called the Acid Cookie from whose

Emily, are you trying to get

No. I'm trying to get them

Oh, my God, we're going to have

PLAYS SOULFUL TUNE AND HUMS ALONG

The auction's on.

Thanks, mate. Thanks.

Come on. Come on. Let's party.

No. I've got a hotel to run.

HE PLAYS AN INTRO

Go on, then.

THEY PLAY FUNKY, JAZZ DUET

HE CACKLES

Whoo!

HE STUMBLES

Ooh, man.

You just hit some bum notes.

Everything OK?

I've just got a lot on my mind.

I've not been sleeping much

You're not to get stuck

There's a whole other life out there

You just gotta go out there

I'm happy here. There's some bumps

There's a hunted look

You're not sleeping.

It's just part of the job, mate.

Knockers again!

Now, let's see how much

ALL: Oi, oi!

We want more!

THEY CHANT: More, more, more!

THEY SING INCOHERENTLY

GLASS SHATTERS

KNOCK ON DOOR

It's twenty past eight.

Um, there's a guy

waiting for you in the restaurant.

Yeah. Tell him I'll be there

Oh, and the auction staff

I also spoke to a couple

and, uh, yeah,

It looks like they're

pretty seriously. Oh, and seeing as

head office called through at six

to say that they can't clear

What? Yeah. The cleaners

Is there a problem?

I haven't got your money.

Head office promised it me

I always hoped we could

because I can tell you're a winner.

But I can't afford to look

And I've seen this road before.

You've put me

I just need another eight hours.

If I'm seen to be a soft touch...

That's... That's not gonna happen.

This is between me and you.

Oh, what,

Just another eight hours, Terry.

What else can I do?

I can hardly turn the place over

not on my own.

OK, you're suggesting

Oh, uh, good luck with the auction,

I heard you could be in

You know how some people get so rich

Tell me about it.

Well, that's how rich

Good morning! Hello.

And how would you like to pay?

10,700? For two nights?

There are some interesting extras

And you did cause some damage

That's not our problem.

Write us a proper bill.

Uh, I'm afraid

it has everything to do with you.

Oh, I'm so glad you said that.

Do you see that camera over there?

Well, that has you getting up to

What sort of things?

It was pretty embarrassing.

That stuff with the toasting fork

That's treason. We could get

and get the blackbirds

Shall I send the footage to your

or would you

Here's your share after I've taken

Don't spend it all at once.

Oh, um, we won some money

Well, I'm really glad for you.

Listen, guys, get to your posts.

Come on.

Actually, Charlie, can you sign off

It's too much. We can't afford that.

She has sold me 12 crates

I can get £200 a time for it.

Sign.

I knew you'd turn us around.

I have to admit,

She's... very exciting.

I'm going to invite her

cheese and wine evening.

You really are very smooth.

Hmm. Yeah.

I do have my moments.

THUG: 'Give me the money!'

SHE SPEAKS IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Excuse me.

Thank you.

Be a good girl.

Tanya. What's wrong?

Bastard!

I'll take care of it, Tanya.

Shh.

Mr Murray.

How wonderful of you

Good to see you.

Are you sure we're OK to proceed?

Everything's gonna be fine.

Right, babes. Ready?

Let's do it.

Who are you,

Do you want me to show you?

Tell me who you are

You know a bloke

Yeah.

What? Charlie owes you money?

OK, let's just talk this through.

It's got nothing to do

My boss wants his money back.

That means it's got everything

OK, well, then,

Can't be bothered.

Oh, Jesus.

So, he's just about to...

Yeah, I think that's scheduled.

Can you just come with me for a sec?

Hello.

Nadine Crawford,

the restaurant manager.

Yep, you're in the book.

It's fine.

Welcome, ladies and gentlemen,

for this prestigious event.

Hello, my favourite new supplier.

Naughty girl.

The first item

by William Goldberg.

Starting at £50,000.

Oh, but then there was the time.

the Swedish volleyball team

Now, that was a funny story.

You see, what happened was that...

We are now ready for the next item,

A flawless, natural blue diamond

And if you look in your brochures,

you'll see that this...

Where's his security pass?

Right. Let's get moving. Go.

And a lot of interest

Who will start at £1,000,000?

£1,000,000. 1.6. And 1.8.

2.4 million. A fresh bidder again.

And 3.8. And fresh bidder again

4,000,000. 4.4. 4.6.

4.6. Can we get any more?

4.7. 4.8. 4.8. 4.9.

Any advance on 4,900,000?

It's with you, sir, at the back

Are we all done,

Going, going, going and gone.

To the gentleman on the back row.

Thank you.

I need your help now.

Jesus.

Who is he, Charlie?

I don't know.

You lying bastard.

Who is he?

I don't know him.

Well, he knew you!

He said you owed him money.

So he attacked me and my girls

And I know it's your fault!

What am I gonna do?

I don't know. Give me a second.

What do you mean, you don't know?

How am I involved in this?

Jackie, calm down.

What do you mean, calm down?

It's gonna be all right.

How is this gonna be all right?!

Shh, Jackie. Come here.

Get away from me!

I'm gonna sort this out.

Yeah.

Our wine cellar has been stolen

What's been stolen?

My vintage wine,

worth half a million pounds

Are you still there?

Charlie, are you listening

Yeah. Hang on, mate. I...

Do you wanna know the best bit?

It was your saucy new supplier

Nadine?

Jesus, James, I'm sorry.

Listen, I'm a bit caught up.

Could you deal with the police,

What, you're not gonna

I'll get there as soon as I can.

I can't believe this.

We have just lost

and you're not gonna do

I can't.

Brilliant. Thank you very much.

Listen, if you knew what was

So, you go and do what I've asked

and I'll be there

Charlie.

What are we gonna do?

Is Tanya still working?

Good evening.

Where is she?

SHE SPEAKS IN SERBIAN

Serbian cleaners very professional.

What have we done?

Listen to me.

Guys like that,

They're not on the electoral

Someone knew he was here, Charlie,

You can't just sweep this

I'm gonna help you.

No, you can't.

These kind of people

First, they'll come after you,

We're in this together.

And so are you.

I can't stay here, Charlie.

I gotta think of my son.

I'm sorry.

JAMES: 'Bichon Louvet.

'The Chateau Mont Rose.

'The 1990 HautBrion.'

Gone. All gone.

You knew.

You knew

but instead

you invite the thieves

I know. I'm sorry I messed up.

This is half a million pounds

Have you any idea what that means

James, I'm sorry.

Charlie, I loved those wines!

HE CLEARS THROAT

The '95.

It's the '95.

Le Pere.

Palmer, this is ours.

This is our wine!

Thank you!

I thought we got cleaned out.

What do you mean?

Yeah, they, uh...

Super.

I never heard an accent

I mean, she said, "super".

Have you ever heard an Australian

So, I asked Redstone to stop them

And, well, here we are. Good as new.

It's all sorted?

No big deal.

You obviously haven't spent

on the Internet dating scene.

I'm sorry,

I... I...

Oh.

And so she says to me...

Ah, Tony, Tony.

What?

I owe that man a drink.

He's a little bit busy

He's always working, that guy, huh?

I might just have to drag him away.

Hmm. Good luck.

What are you doing in my office?

You owe me money.

Charlie, come on, man.

Who are you?

Why don't you just trot along?

That wouldn't be very friendly,

Suit yourself.

55 grand right now.

I said, tonight.

Charlie, I've got some friends

Now, do you want to come with me?

They're big boys.

They might make a bit of a mess

There's your money.

Well, this doesn't end here.

And this is for your inconvenience.

It's dated nine months from now.

If you don't cause any trouble...

I'll make sure

when you go to cash it.

Well, why couldn't it have been

Oh, Charlie,

He told me he was gonna wander round

Do you know what's happened to him?

No.

So, he's just disappeared?

I haven't got a clue

Oh, hey!

Oh, how amazing

God, he's got such great taste.

Sorry, can you do me up, please?

Isn't it great

who treat us like

Yeah, it's great.

Right, then. OK. Wish me luck.

I'll see you tomorrow.

How much do they pay you here?

Too much, it seems.

Double it. Come work with me.

I'm gonna build some clubs.

San Francisco, Ibiza, Prague,

I need someone to help me

Music, style, atmosphere.

Yeah, well, there's...

There's loads of people

But you're an expert in this field.

You know all the little details

That's why I want you.

You're a specialist in this field.

I haven't exactly

whilst I've been

You need to do what you're good at.

Come on.

You put all this effort

Charlie, it is time

I think you should take it.

Hutch's job.

Good job, guys.

He's not bad.

And I'll always be here

You were right about the robbery.

Doesn't that ever get boring?

So, what do you think you'll do?

Hang on a second, mate.

You look incredible.

Really? Oh, I'm a bag of nerves.

And when I get nervous,

and then when I talk too much,

Just be yourself.

That was a compliment, wasn't it?

I'm seconds away

stood here in the most

that my dream date

which was probably one of

And you've just said the nicest

I think we had a chance

You ever think that?

Yes.

And I messed it up.

Yeah.

I won't mess it up again

Charlie.

I know that

Yeah, I have, and he's lovely.

All I've wanted

But it has taken you

If I say to you right now...

..I want you, I need you

Now? What, you want this now?

What about in two months' time?

See, I want the next step.

And I want the one after that.

And then the one after that.

And I think maybe I've found someone

I'm sorry.

Hello.

Hi.

You look fantastic.

Hi, how are you?

Are you, uh,

La Traviata at Covent Garden.

Well, I hope you both have

You ready?

Anna?

I'm sorry.

I've got an emergency staff meeting.

Thanks for coming in.

unless it was something significant.

Uh, but I'll keep it brief

Jackie's handed me her notice.

She got an urgent call

and she's gone to the airport.

She didn't have time to say goodbye.

Go.

Be very happy.

Go now.

She wanted me to tell you how much

Loved it, in fact.

Which is the way I feel, too.

Babylon's a special place.

Married to the job, if you like,

HE CLEARS THROAT

And some of you,

Others, never got that close to.

Nevertheless, the bonds are there.

Making it a very difficult decision

I'm sorry, what are you saying?

You're leaving, too, aren't you?

Yes.

In this job, like any other job,

and keep your head down

you eventually get to be a boss

But I'm not cut out

spreadsheets, financial

It's really just not who I am.

So, New York on Thursday?

And I need a new challenge.

I've had three fantastic years.

And I'm leaving with a bag

I'm gonna miss you all.

You take care of yourself.

Don't be a stranger.

If you dare say anything nice...

I'll miss you.

No, you won't.

But there are good times

and new adventures ahead

And I can't wait to meet them.