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Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:03,719 I just got my first update, live on the desk. 2 00:00:03,720 --> 00:00:05,240 MAN: On my hand. 3 00:00:06,240 --> 00:00:08,479 (RAPIDLY) Good morning! Dale Jennings here with the latest news. 4 00:00:08,480 --> 00:00:10,199 Dire Straits have commenced their Australian tour 5 00:00:10,200 --> 00:00:11,599 amidst a ticket-scalping controversy, 6 00:00:11,600 --> 00:00:12,999 with $27 seats fetching up to four... 7 00:00:13,000 --> 00:00:15,319 You could really have a future calling horse races. 8 00:00:15,320 --> 00:00:16,519 (LAUGHS) Chin up. 9 00:00:16,520 --> 00:00:17,879 Fuck! 10 00:00:17,880 --> 00:00:20,399 Hey, wasn't I... I thought I was reading the Thatcher story. 11 00:00:20,400 --> 00:00:21,719 There was a late change. 12 00:00:21,720 --> 00:00:24,639 60 Minutes are sending female reporters to war zones. 13 00:00:24,640 --> 00:00:26,599 Well, try your luck there. See if they'll take you. 14 00:00:26,600 --> 00:00:29,120 Run-downs, remove Helen Norville's name! 15 00:00:31,160 --> 00:00:32,320 Hello? 16 00:00:33,680 --> 00:00:35,319 PARAMEDIC: We want to get her away from here, 17 00:00:35,320 --> 00:00:37,759 away from any medication she might have lying around. 18 00:00:37,760 --> 00:00:39,719 I'm just going to do this and then I'm gonna get out of here. 19 00:00:39,720 --> 00:00:41,719 Well, you're welcome to stay. Bit of a rest. 20 00:00:41,720 --> 00:00:46,039 I will bring home some dinner and we can come up with a plan. 21 00:00:46,040 --> 00:00:48,159 Noelene, give me Helen's home number. 22 00:00:48,160 --> 00:00:50,879 But she's your place, isn't she? 23 00:00:50,880 --> 00:00:52,639 What? 24 00:00:52,640 --> 00:00:56,559 You know, I am a disaster, but I'm also relentless. 25 00:00:56,560 --> 00:00:58,239 And I'm loyal. 26 00:00:58,240 --> 00:01:00,040 I reckon we can make you a newsreader. 27 00:01:02,480 --> 00:01:04,280 In position, please. 28 00:01:05,400 --> 00:01:07,000 Stand by, control room. 29 00:01:08,800 --> 00:01:10,160 OK, on my cue. 30 00:01:11,800 --> 00:01:12,800 Rolling. 31 00:01:14,440 --> 00:01:17,039 And action. 32 00:01:17,040 --> 00:01:21,279 Well, after 75 years, Halley's comet is returning 33 00:01:21,280 --> 00:01:24,879 and Australia is being gripped by comet fever. 34 00:01:24,880 --> 00:01:28,999 So, join us Friday, 7:00pm for Once in a Lifetime. 35 00:01:29,000 --> 00:01:31,279 We look at the history, the myths, the legends... 36 00:01:31,280 --> 00:01:35,679 Uh, sorry, actually, Geoff, it's proudly presented by Ansett. 37 00:01:35,680 --> 00:01:37,679 And then you... 38 00:01:37,680 --> 00:01:39,279 So, after you say "Once in a lifetime"... 39 00:01:39,280 --> 00:01:41,319 I know, I know. ..you go straight into the... 40 00:01:41,320 --> 00:01:43,680 It's right there. Thank you. 41 00:01:45,320 --> 00:01:48,679 Do you want to just use the autocue? No, no. No, I'm fine. 42 00:01:48,680 --> 00:01:50,400 Bloody sponsor. 43 00:01:51,400 --> 00:01:55,599 Well, after 75 years, Halley's comet is returning 44 00:01:55,600 --> 00:01:59,079 and Australia is being gripped by comet fever. 45 00:01:59,080 --> 00:02:03,239 So join us Friday, 7:00pm for Once in a Lifetime, 46 00:02:03,240 --> 00:02:05,039 proudly presented by Ansett. 47 00:02:05,040 --> 00:02:08,960 A look at the history, the legends, the, uh... 48 00:02:10,320 --> 00:02:12,279 The science of this astronomical apparition. 49 00:02:12,280 --> 00:02:13,799 Do you wanna have a look? 50 00:02:13,800 --> 00:02:15,000 Damn it. 51 00:02:16,920 --> 00:02:21,079 Well, after 75 years, Halley's comet is returning 52 00:02:21,080 --> 00:02:24,479 and Australia is being gripped by comet fever. 53 00:02:24,480 --> 00:02:27,760 So, tune in Friday, 7:00pm for... 54 00:02:30,640 --> 00:02:32,799 Once in a Lifetime. 55 00:02:32,800 --> 00:02:34,600 Proudly brought to you by Ansett. 56 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:39,719 A look at the myths, the history and the science 57 00:02:39,720 --> 00:02:41,639 of Halley's comet. 58 00:02:41,640 --> 00:02:43,360 Don't miss it. 59 00:02:46,680 --> 00:02:48,959 And what are your memories of 1910? 60 00:02:48,960 --> 00:02:51,399 I was seven and she was five. 61 00:02:51,400 --> 00:02:53,799 I remember it was so light, almost like daytime. 62 00:02:53,800 --> 00:02:57,239 All the dogs were barking. Yes, we had to lock them inside. 63 00:02:57,240 --> 00:03:00,119 Oh, our border collie piddled on the rug. 64 00:03:00,120 --> 00:03:02,159 And what did the comet actually look like? 65 00:03:02,160 --> 00:03:04,759 Well, there were all these sorts of explosions coming out of it. 66 00:03:04,760 --> 00:03:06,839 Weren't there? Like fireworks. 67 00:03:06,840 --> 00:03:09,079 She was terrified. I don't remember that. 68 00:03:09,080 --> 00:03:11,399 Oh, you were, Ruth. You were crying louder than the dogs. 69 00:03:11,400 --> 00:03:13,719 I just remember it was so beautiful. 70 00:03:13,720 --> 00:03:15,519 Look, thank you so much, ladies. 71 00:03:15,520 --> 00:03:16,959 If you don't mind bearing with us, 72 00:03:16,960 --> 00:03:19,479 we're just going to get a couple of extra shots of my reaction. 73 00:03:19,480 --> 00:03:20,840 OK? 74 00:03:22,880 --> 00:03:26,399 So... you and Helen, hey? 75 00:03:26,400 --> 00:03:28,039 When did that happen? 76 00:03:28,040 --> 00:03:30,239 What? She bit of a goer? 77 00:03:30,240 --> 00:03:32,279 I reckon she would be for sure. 78 00:03:32,280 --> 00:03:34,039 Uh, there's nothing happening between Helen and I. 79 00:03:34,040 --> 00:03:35,719 Oh, right. OK. 80 00:03:35,720 --> 00:03:36,799 There isn't. 81 00:03:36,800 --> 00:03:39,799 OK. Just need a couple of shots of you nodding, if you could just... 82 00:03:39,800 --> 00:03:41,080 Yeah. I know. 83 00:03:43,120 --> 00:03:44,759 (CLEARS THROAT) 84 00:03:44,760 --> 00:03:46,200 Who made the first move? 85 00:03:47,400 --> 00:03:49,200 She big spoon or little spoon? 86 00:03:50,280 --> 00:03:52,279 Big spoon, I reckon. Big spoon, for sure. Definitely. 87 00:03:52,280 --> 00:03:55,360 Can we focus, please? Yeah, definitely. Sorry. 88 00:04:22,800 --> 00:04:24,279 (MUSIC PLAYS) 89 00:04:24,280 --> 00:04:25,559 Hi. 90 00:04:25,560 --> 00:04:26,919 Are you going out? 91 00:04:26,920 --> 00:04:28,600 I bought this for Saturday. 92 00:04:30,160 --> 00:04:31,800 What's Saturday? Geoff's 60th. 93 00:04:33,240 --> 00:04:35,559 Do you think this is a little bit too dressy for cocktail? 94 00:04:35,560 --> 00:04:37,039 Don't know. Don't think so. No? 95 00:04:37,040 --> 00:04:38,599 It's just Geoff's wife hates me 96 00:04:38,600 --> 00:04:41,599 and if I fuck up the dress code, then I'll never hear the end of it. 97 00:04:41,600 --> 00:04:44,359 But there's also this part of me that's just a little bit excited 98 00:04:44,360 --> 00:04:46,799 about the idea of her fixating on it, so... 99 00:04:46,800 --> 00:04:48,479 Can I show you option number two? 100 00:04:48,480 --> 00:04:50,039 You go and make yourself a drink. 101 00:04:50,040 --> 00:04:51,640 OK. (LAUGHS) 102 00:04:56,400 --> 00:04:58,599 Hey, Helen, um, 103 00:04:58,600 --> 00:05:02,079 have you been getting people making comments about us at work? 104 00:05:02,080 --> 00:05:03,479 No. 105 00:05:03,480 --> 00:05:04,839 Have you? 106 00:05:04,840 --> 00:05:06,719 All day. Who? 107 00:05:06,720 --> 00:05:09,359 Um, camera boys, mostly. 108 00:05:09,360 --> 00:05:10,839 What do they say? 109 00:05:10,840 --> 00:05:13,519 Just... lewd comments. 110 00:05:13,520 --> 00:05:16,280 Ignore them. I'm sure they're just bored. 111 00:05:19,360 --> 00:05:21,320 So, what do you think? It's confident, right? 112 00:05:23,280 --> 00:05:25,399 I like it. (LAUGHS) 113 00:05:25,400 --> 00:05:26,879 Do you have a cocktail suit? 114 00:05:26,880 --> 00:05:29,119 I'm not invited. But I've got a plus one. 115 00:05:29,120 --> 00:05:32,519 No, see, I actually think going as your plus one's gonna make it worse. 116 00:05:32,520 --> 00:05:35,159 I think we should keep some distance, really. 117 00:05:35,160 --> 00:05:36,799 Just for the next week or two. 118 00:05:36,800 --> 00:05:38,799 What the fuck are they saying? Calling me a slut? 119 00:05:38,800 --> 00:05:40,399 I don't care. They'd say that anyway. 120 00:05:40,400 --> 00:05:42,680 I just don't like people talking about me. 121 00:05:45,320 --> 00:05:46,839 Are you... 122 00:05:46,840 --> 00:05:48,880 Are you sure that this is just about the gossip? 123 00:05:50,760 --> 00:05:52,399 Is this your way of trying to tell me 124 00:05:52,400 --> 00:05:53,840 that I'm a little bit too much? 125 00:05:54,880 --> 00:05:56,119 Helen. 126 00:05:56,120 --> 00:05:59,799 We can still hang out after hours, just not at work things. 127 00:05:59,800 --> 00:06:00,800 OK. 128 00:06:03,680 --> 00:06:04,999 I'm sorry. 129 00:06:05,000 --> 00:06:06,520 It's OK. 130 00:06:07,640 --> 00:06:08,640 OK. 131 00:06:13,760 --> 00:06:15,720 Bye. Bye. 132 00:06:34,800 --> 00:06:36,639 LINDSAY: The CEO says it is the duck's nuts. 133 00:06:36,640 --> 00:06:38,079 It is very, very flash. 134 00:06:38,080 --> 00:06:40,319 Sounds a bit extravagant. Oh, come on. 135 00:06:40,320 --> 00:06:42,319 It's your 60th, mate. Live a little. 136 00:06:42,320 --> 00:06:45,479 This is an international luxury resort. 137 00:06:45,480 --> 00:06:47,319 Conrad Jupiters. 138 00:06:47,320 --> 00:06:49,719 I mean, Danny LaRue, he's doing a show there. 139 00:06:49,720 --> 00:06:51,439 Come on, mate. You'll love it. No, no, no, no. 140 00:06:51,440 --> 00:06:53,199 I gotta... I should be... Going? 141 00:06:53,200 --> 00:06:56,759 Yeah, alright, before you do, more questions from upstairs. 142 00:06:56,760 --> 00:06:58,839 They were just, you know, wondering 143 00:06:58,840 --> 00:07:00,640 how you're looking at the next few years. 144 00:07:01,960 --> 00:07:04,399 In what sense? Oh, just generally, you know. 145 00:07:04,400 --> 00:07:05,840 I, uh... 146 00:07:08,120 --> 00:07:10,119 I think I may have sold 'em on that idea 147 00:07:10,120 --> 00:07:12,440 of getting you back out into the field a bit more. 148 00:07:13,640 --> 00:07:15,519 Really? Oh, yeah. I told them, mate. 149 00:07:15,520 --> 00:07:18,839 I said, "Listen, Geoff Walters, people forget about him. 150 00:07:18,840 --> 00:07:21,040 "He was a war correspondent, world class." 151 00:07:22,560 --> 00:07:24,960 And this is in addition to the desk? Yeah! 152 00:07:26,800 --> 00:07:28,360 But not necessarily. 153 00:07:30,280 --> 00:07:31,280 What? 154 00:07:31,281 --> 00:07:33,439 Listen, mate, if you really want to get out there, 155 00:07:33,440 --> 00:07:35,719 do some investigative stuff, some international stuff, 156 00:07:35,720 --> 00:07:37,759 the CEO will back you - your own show, your own crew... 157 00:07:37,760 --> 00:07:39,120 Am I being given a push? 158 00:07:40,320 --> 00:07:43,319 No, mate, but we both know that the numbers have... 159 00:07:43,320 --> 00:07:46,079 Now, you tell me exactly what was said. 160 00:07:46,080 --> 00:07:48,079 Nothing was said, nothing. I just did... 161 00:07:48,080 --> 00:07:51,279 I'm just aware of what happened to that bloke in Perth. 162 00:07:51,280 --> 00:07:53,879 That newsreader had been there for five years. 163 00:07:53,880 --> 00:07:56,399 I've been with the network for 30 years. 164 00:07:56,400 --> 00:07:58,039 I'm in your corner, I'm in your corner. 165 00:07:58,040 --> 00:07:59,759 Could I get you anything else? Uh, no, thanks, mate. 166 00:07:59,760 --> 00:08:01,160 We're alright. Thank you very much. 167 00:08:04,720 --> 00:08:08,400 Are you saying that I should consider my position? 168 00:08:10,120 --> 00:08:12,480 All I'm saying, old mate, is that... 169 00:08:13,760 --> 00:08:16,680 ..you've got a pretty great option now and... 170 00:08:18,520 --> 00:08:21,080 ..I couldn't tell you how long it's going to stay on the table. 171 00:08:28,280 --> 00:08:30,799 (PHONE RINGS) 172 00:08:30,800 --> 00:08:33,079 OK, so we start with the general introduction to the comet, 173 00:08:33,080 --> 00:08:35,599 then the piece on Edmund Halley. 174 00:08:35,600 --> 00:08:37,199 We got any more time in that? 175 00:08:37,200 --> 00:08:38,999 MAN: It's already pushed out to two and a half minutes. 176 00:08:39,000 --> 00:08:42,079 (SIGHS) OK, well, then we're going to go to the BBC special 177 00:08:42,080 --> 00:08:45,839 on the 'Ghee-oto' space satellite. 178 00:08:45,840 --> 00:08:48,039 Giotto. Sorry? 179 00:08:48,040 --> 00:08:50,599 It's the Giotto space satellite. 180 00:08:50,600 --> 00:08:52,359 Thanks, Dale. 181 00:08:52,360 --> 00:08:55,919 Um, is there any more time in the story on comet tourism? 182 00:08:55,920 --> 00:08:58,359 There's a lot of footage of Japanese tourists, 183 00:08:58,360 --> 00:09:00,079 but then we'll need subtitles. 184 00:09:00,080 --> 00:09:02,000 Noelene, could you translate? 185 00:09:03,320 --> 00:09:04,840 I don't know Japanese. Oh. 186 00:09:06,120 --> 00:09:08,359 What about your parents? Do they know? 187 00:09:08,360 --> 00:09:10,320 They're Korean. Huh? 188 00:09:11,800 --> 00:09:14,159 I'll find a translator. Great. Thank you. 189 00:09:14,160 --> 00:09:16,559 Um, next, the National Boys Choir is going to perform... 190 00:09:16,560 --> 00:09:18,199 What about the Aboriginal mythology story? 191 00:09:18,200 --> 00:09:19,319 That's been dropped. Why? 192 00:09:19,320 --> 00:09:20,999 The interviews were too hard to understand. 193 00:09:21,000 --> 00:09:22,319 We'll just use subtitles. 194 00:09:22,320 --> 00:09:24,119 It's a family special. So? 195 00:09:24,120 --> 00:09:25,639 Kids won't read subtitles. 196 00:09:25,640 --> 00:09:27,919 The subtitles are OK for the Japanese tourist story, 197 00:09:27,920 --> 00:09:29,720 but not OK for the Aboriginal mythology story? 198 00:09:31,480 --> 00:09:34,759 Correct. Yes. Where was I? 199 00:09:34,760 --> 00:09:38,239 I don't know if a live cross is possible, 200 00:09:38,240 --> 00:09:40,799 but tonight, Melbourne Observatory is having a family event. 201 00:09:40,800 --> 00:09:42,959 You know, without the Aboriginal mythology story, 202 00:09:42,960 --> 00:09:45,559 this is basically just the BBC special repackaged. 203 00:09:45,560 --> 00:09:47,919 Well, Lindsay nixed the Aboriginal story, not me. 204 00:09:47,920 --> 00:09:50,119 So... What kind of event? 205 00:09:50,120 --> 00:09:52,399 They've invited families to come to the observ... 206 00:09:52,400 --> 00:09:54,679 If you've got a problem with that, you can go tell him yourself. 207 00:09:54,680 --> 00:09:56,519 You know, walk in there and say to him, "Look, Lindsay, 208 00:09:56,520 --> 00:09:59,079 "we are three minutes short on the comet special, but I've got an idea! 209 00:09:59,080 --> 00:10:00,879 "More Aboriginals!" See what he has to say about it. 210 00:10:00,880 --> 00:10:03,879 You're pathetic. Oh! Unbelievable! 211 00:10:03,880 --> 00:10:05,079 Un... un... unbelievable. 212 00:10:05,080 --> 00:10:06,439 She begs to be part of this stuff, 213 00:10:06,440 --> 00:10:08,319 gets here and acts like a bitch on wheels. 214 00:10:08,320 --> 00:10:10,159 The live cross idea is worth considering. 215 00:10:10,160 --> 00:10:12,039 They are expecting hundreds at the observatory. 216 00:10:12,040 --> 00:10:13,359 And who's gonna do it? 217 00:10:13,360 --> 00:10:15,480 You? I could, yeah. 218 00:10:17,600 --> 00:10:19,399 Any more ideas? 219 00:10:19,400 --> 00:10:20,919 No? Good. Thank you. 220 00:10:20,920 --> 00:10:24,159 I can get three minutes, maybe more, out of a live cross. 221 00:10:24,160 --> 00:10:26,919 Going live isn't your strong suit. 222 00:10:26,920 --> 00:10:29,719 I struggled with the updates, sure, but a live cross is different. 223 00:10:29,720 --> 00:10:30,999 Oh, God. 224 00:10:31,000 --> 00:10:32,639 So, my options are an on-air choke 225 00:10:32,640 --> 00:10:34,520 or a pack of blackfellas no-one understands. 226 00:10:36,400 --> 00:10:37,800 Fuckin' hell. 227 00:10:40,160 --> 00:10:42,800 Macca, do you know if the link truck is available? 228 00:10:43,920 --> 00:10:45,360 Yes. OK, good. Thank you. 229 00:10:49,160 --> 00:10:50,799 Noels, you're not... you're not 230 00:10:50,800 --> 00:10:52,720 making a trip to the canteen, are you? 231 00:10:53,800 --> 00:10:56,399 Is there any chance you could get us 232 00:10:56,400 --> 00:10:59,199 two choc milks, two pies and a sausage roll, please? 233 00:10:59,200 --> 00:11:02,120 Extra tomato sauce? Extra tomato sauce. Yes! 234 00:11:14,120 --> 00:11:17,919 ♪ Happy birthday to you 235 00:11:17,920 --> 00:11:21,519 ♪ Happy birthday to you 236 00:11:21,520 --> 00:11:25,719 ♪ Happy birthday, dear Geoff 237 00:11:25,720 --> 00:11:29,159 ♪ Happy birthday to you. ♪ 238 00:11:29,160 --> 00:11:30,519 Hip-hip! Hooray! 239 00:11:30,520 --> 00:11:31,679 Hip-hip! Hooray! 240 00:11:31,680 --> 00:11:33,079 Hip-hip! Hooray! 241 00:11:33,080 --> 00:11:34,760 Thank you. Thank you. 242 00:11:40,080 --> 00:11:41,479 How's Evelyn going? 243 00:11:41,480 --> 00:11:44,679 Well, uh, she was just having an altercation with the caterers, 244 00:11:44,680 --> 00:11:46,759 so I evacuated quickly. 245 00:11:46,760 --> 00:11:48,839 (LAUGHTER) 246 00:11:48,840 --> 00:11:50,559 Uh, Noelene... I'll be with you in just a minute... 247 00:11:50,560 --> 00:11:52,119 Before you go, would you... would you mind... 248 00:11:52,120 --> 00:11:55,719 ..would you mind just, um, typing something up for me? 249 00:11:55,720 --> 00:11:57,679 Uh, of course. Yes. It's, uh... 250 00:11:57,680 --> 00:11:59,199 It's my speech for tomorrow. 251 00:11:59,200 --> 00:12:00,759 It's quite sensitive. 252 00:12:00,760 --> 00:12:02,799 And I'd appreciate it if you didn't let anybody know 253 00:12:02,800 --> 00:12:03,999 the details in there. 254 00:12:04,000 --> 00:12:05,919 Of course. It's not quite finished. 255 00:12:05,920 --> 00:12:07,359 I just want to see it in print. 256 00:12:07,360 --> 00:12:08,839 I'll have it to you by the end of the day. 257 00:12:08,840 --> 00:12:10,999 Thank you. Thank you. Could you pop that in my office? 258 00:12:11,000 --> 00:12:12,360 Mm-hm. Thank you, dear. 259 00:12:14,200 --> 00:12:17,719 Hey, Noels, could we add a Polly Waffle to that order, please? 260 00:12:17,720 --> 00:12:18,880 Yeah. 261 00:12:20,880 --> 00:12:22,359 Um... 262 00:12:22,360 --> 00:12:25,799 Did the CEO mention if he was coming on Saturday? 263 00:12:25,800 --> 00:12:28,879 Well, I haven't spoken to him today, mate. 264 00:12:28,880 --> 00:12:30,719 Well, I've come to a decision. 265 00:12:30,720 --> 00:12:32,479 I'll be offering more on Saturday. 266 00:12:32,480 --> 00:12:33,999 Come on, mate. 267 00:12:34,000 --> 00:12:36,199 What decision would that be? 268 00:12:36,200 --> 00:12:38,559 The RSVP date was two weeks ago, 269 00:12:38,560 --> 00:12:41,640 but tell the CEO that we'll happily overlook that. 270 00:12:47,000 --> 00:12:50,399 Never seen it like that... life... 271 00:12:50,400 --> 00:12:53,799 All the cows and bullock... 272 00:12:53,800 --> 00:12:57,679 If we were making a documentary, fine, but we're not. It's too boring. 273 00:12:57,680 --> 00:13:00,159 Well, I mean, first you say it's too hard to understand, 274 00:13:00,160 --> 00:13:02,079 and now you say it's too boring. 275 00:13:02,080 --> 00:13:03,879 That's because both are true. 276 00:13:03,880 --> 00:13:06,599 She's... she's describing a biblical flood 277 00:13:06,600 --> 00:13:08,719 that... that... 278 00:13:08,720 --> 00:13:10,440 "That... that... that..." Spit it out! 279 00:13:14,920 --> 00:13:17,399 They believe that the comet is a bad omen. 280 00:13:17,400 --> 00:13:20,079 (LAUGHS) Oh-ho-ho! Settle in, kiddies! 281 00:13:20,080 --> 00:13:22,199 That magical moment we've been waiting for. 282 00:13:22,200 --> 00:13:24,039 It's gonna kill us all! 283 00:13:24,040 --> 00:13:25,919 (SIGHS) 284 00:13:25,920 --> 00:13:27,799 MAN: We could try cutting the interview 285 00:13:27,800 --> 00:13:29,639 and just do it with Helen's voiceover. 286 00:13:29,640 --> 00:13:31,199 Do whatever you want. 287 00:13:31,200 --> 00:13:33,399 Spend the entire day on it. Show Lindsay a cut. 288 00:13:33,400 --> 00:13:35,039 I'll tell you exactly what'll happen. 289 00:13:35,040 --> 00:13:37,719 He will can the entire thing. And you know what won't happen?! 290 00:13:37,720 --> 00:13:39,919 Nobody will turn to me and say, "You know what, Dennis? 291 00:13:39,920 --> 00:13:41,319 "You were absolutely right! 292 00:13:41,320 --> 00:13:43,279 "We should have fucking listened to you!" 293 00:13:43,280 --> 00:13:45,040 That won't happen! 294 00:13:46,120 --> 00:13:47,320 (SLAMS DOOR) 295 00:13:52,640 --> 00:13:54,880 What do you want me to do? Cut it or... 296 00:13:57,120 --> 00:13:58,640 You right? 297 00:14:17,680 --> 00:14:19,240 (PHONE RINGS) 298 00:14:20,920 --> 00:14:23,279 Dale Jennings. Can you come to my office, please? 299 00:14:23,280 --> 00:14:25,359 I'm sorry, I'm racing out to do the cross. 300 00:14:25,360 --> 00:14:27,479 Can you just please bring me a glass of water? 301 00:14:27,480 --> 00:14:30,080 I've gotta go. The boys are waiting. Sorry. 302 00:14:41,600 --> 00:14:43,280 Fresh from the market. 303 00:14:45,000 --> 00:14:46,599 Oh. No, no, no. 304 00:14:46,600 --> 00:14:48,399 I'm done. 305 00:14:48,400 --> 00:14:49,559 You right? Yeah. 306 00:14:49,560 --> 00:14:51,039 Can I just take a minute, please? 307 00:14:51,040 --> 00:14:52,400 Yeah, of course. 308 00:14:56,400 --> 00:14:57,640 Here we go again. 309 00:15:13,600 --> 00:15:15,640 (SOBS) 310 00:15:28,680 --> 00:15:29,999 Thanks, Helen. 311 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:33,400 Oh. Thanks, Helen. I'm here at Melbourne Observatory. 312 00:15:36,880 --> 00:15:38,079 Thanks, Helen. 313 00:15:38,080 --> 00:15:39,559 I'm here at Melbourne Observatory, 314 00:15:39,560 --> 00:15:41,919 where observers have been lining up... 315 00:15:41,920 --> 00:15:44,519 Mate, every time you read it, you sound more stilted. 316 00:15:44,520 --> 00:15:45,880 Just so you know. 317 00:15:47,720 --> 00:15:49,399 I might just check on the astronomer. 318 00:15:49,400 --> 00:15:51,319 He said he's coming. Just relax. 319 00:15:51,320 --> 00:15:52,720 Think of something else, maybe. 320 00:15:54,280 --> 00:15:58,599 Hey, so, I noticed, um... you and Helen are keeping a low profile. 321 00:15:58,600 --> 00:16:00,879 Is it over or has it just kind of gone underground? 322 00:16:00,880 --> 00:16:03,159 Nothing ever happened. I heard she stayed at your place. 323 00:16:03,160 --> 00:16:05,039 And I heard you made out with her in Murray's... 324 00:16:05,040 --> 00:16:07,479 Stayed at my house on one occasion and we had a career discussion 325 00:16:07,480 --> 00:16:08,800 and that's it, it's... 326 00:16:10,280 --> 00:16:12,399 I don't know why you find it so fascinating. 327 00:16:12,400 --> 00:16:15,119 You know it's not just us, right? It's the talk of the entire office. 328 00:16:15,120 --> 00:16:16,440 Why? 329 00:16:17,600 --> 00:16:19,119 I don't know. MAN: Ladies and gentlemen. 330 00:16:19,120 --> 00:16:21,599 People like to gossip about Helen. I am so sorry. 331 00:16:21,600 --> 00:16:24,679 Cloud cover is not shifting any time soon, 332 00:16:24,680 --> 00:16:28,799 so there's not going to be any comet visible tonight. 333 00:16:28,800 --> 00:16:30,399 Are we still doing the live cross? Yes. 334 00:16:30,400 --> 00:16:33,159 Excuse me! Excuse me! Hi. 335 00:16:33,160 --> 00:16:36,000 He's here. 30 seconds. Look alive, people. 336 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:43,440 Oh. (CLEARS THROAT) 337 00:16:45,160 --> 00:16:46,639 You alright? 338 00:16:46,640 --> 00:16:49,559 'Cause if, for whatever reason, you're not feeling up to this, 339 00:16:49,560 --> 00:16:50,919 just say so. 340 00:16:50,920 --> 00:16:52,359 I'm fine. 341 00:16:52,360 --> 00:16:53,959 And 10 seconds. 342 00:16:53,960 --> 00:16:55,720 (CLEARS THROAT) 343 00:16:57,520 --> 00:17:00,680 On my hand in five, four... 344 00:17:05,080 --> 00:17:06,439 Good evening. 345 00:17:06,440 --> 00:17:09,599 Well, right now, as we turn the calendar page to February, 346 00:17:09,600 --> 00:17:12,599 we are on the brink of a celestial sky show, 347 00:17:12,600 --> 00:17:15,679 the likes of which hasn't been seen in 75 years. 348 00:17:15,680 --> 00:17:17,599 Bloody hell. 349 00:17:17,600 --> 00:17:19,359 How does she do it, huh? 350 00:17:19,360 --> 00:17:21,480 Nightmare off-screen, camera goes on her... 351 00:17:22,520 --> 00:17:23,759 ..bloody magic. 352 00:17:23,760 --> 00:17:26,559 Join us as we unlock the history, the hype and the science 353 00:17:26,560 --> 00:17:28,160 of Halley's Comet. 354 00:17:29,440 --> 00:17:30,760 And we're clear. 355 00:17:31,800 --> 00:17:33,399 Cheryl, Cheryl. 356 00:17:33,400 --> 00:17:34,879 10 seconds. Cheryl. 357 00:17:34,880 --> 00:17:36,799 What is it? Is my make-up running right there? 358 00:17:36,800 --> 00:17:38,439 I can feel it. No. No, no. 359 00:17:38,440 --> 00:17:42,880 On my hand in five, four, three... 360 00:17:48,160 --> 00:17:51,039 Well, our journey begins some 300 years ago 361 00:17:51,040 --> 00:17:54,039 when a British astronomer looked up the skies. 362 00:17:54,040 --> 00:17:57,279 Edmund Halley, a personal friend of King Charles, 363 00:17:57,280 --> 00:17:59,599 managed to not only identify the comet, 364 00:17:59,600 --> 00:18:03,319 but to compute its orbit and lend it his name. 365 00:18:03,320 --> 00:18:06,639 Francene Pulford takes us back to the 1600s, 366 00:18:06,640 --> 00:18:10,480 to a time of kings, courts and comets. 367 00:18:11,920 --> 00:18:13,240 And we're clear. 368 00:18:15,160 --> 00:18:16,520 (CLEARS THROAT) 369 00:18:19,560 --> 00:18:22,560 And in 30 seconds. 370 00:18:26,760 --> 00:18:27,960 (SOBS) 371 00:18:29,840 --> 00:18:32,640 GEOFF: Get me Lindsay. Helen, 20 seconds. 372 00:18:34,120 --> 00:18:35,959 Helen! Now! 373 00:18:35,960 --> 00:18:38,479 Helen's in a bit of a state. 374 00:18:38,480 --> 00:18:39,879 OK, 15 seconds. 375 00:18:39,880 --> 00:18:41,519 OK? 376 00:18:41,520 --> 00:18:43,319 Just ask questions and listen to him. 377 00:18:43,320 --> 00:18:46,120 Forget about it being live. Just... just listen to his answers. 378 00:18:47,440 --> 00:18:49,160 And in 10 seconds... 379 00:18:51,000 --> 00:18:54,719 On my hand in five, four... 380 00:18:54,720 --> 00:18:57,720 Clear, please, Cheryl. Three. Thank you. Two. 381 00:19:00,520 --> 00:19:03,919 Well, amateur stargazers all over the country 382 00:19:03,920 --> 00:19:07,359 are preparing themselves for this once-in-a-lifetime event. 383 00:19:07,360 --> 00:19:10,359 Dale Jennings is at the Melbourne Observatory 384 00:19:10,360 --> 00:19:14,599 where families are already lining up for a first glimpse of the comet. 385 00:19:14,600 --> 00:19:17,240 What's the atmosphere there like, Dale? 386 00:19:18,920 --> 00:19:22,399 Well, Helen, comet watchers will have to wait just a bit longer 387 00:19:22,400 --> 00:19:25,319 with heavy cloud forecast for tonight. 388 00:19:25,320 --> 00:19:27,719 But I am here with astronomer Ian Lu. 389 00:19:27,720 --> 00:19:30,599 Now, Ian, when do you expect the comet to finally be revealed? 390 00:19:30,600 --> 00:19:33,239 Well, we're hoping for the cloud cover to clear 391 00:19:33,240 --> 00:19:35,399 tomorrow evening some time, 392 00:19:35,400 --> 00:19:38,599 and, uh, fingers crossed, we'll be getting quite a space show. 393 00:19:38,600 --> 00:19:40,759 Fingers crossed indeed. 394 00:19:40,760 --> 00:19:42,639 Now, Ian, I've heard that 395 00:19:42,640 --> 00:19:45,959 astronomers sometimes refer to comets as apparitions... 396 00:19:45,960 --> 00:19:47,919 He could try blinking occasionally. 397 00:19:47,920 --> 00:19:50,559 Oh, mate, he's doing alright. 398 00:19:50,560 --> 00:19:52,399 We use the term apparition 399 00:19:52,400 --> 00:19:54,599 because comets are, in, fact quite ghost-like. 400 00:19:54,600 --> 00:19:56,199 And we're clear. 401 00:19:56,200 --> 00:19:57,720 (GEOFF CLEARS THROAT) 402 00:19:59,960 --> 00:20:01,519 You right there, are you, Helen? 403 00:20:01,520 --> 00:20:02,839 Mm-hm. 404 00:20:02,840 --> 00:20:05,959 I can do the next segment, if you need a moment. 405 00:20:05,960 --> 00:20:08,879 I'm fine. And we are back in 10... 406 00:20:08,880 --> 00:20:12,239 You and I, Helen, we're gonna have a little chat when you're done here. 407 00:20:12,240 --> 00:20:14,320 On my hand in five... 408 00:20:15,560 --> 00:20:17,159 DALE: And when that occurs, 409 00:20:17,160 --> 00:20:19,039 we'll be sure to broadcast those images 410 00:20:19,040 --> 00:20:20,799 straight into your living rooms. 411 00:20:20,800 --> 00:20:24,959 But for now, a picnic blanket and a pair of binoculars will have to do. 412 00:20:24,960 --> 00:20:27,559 I'm Dale Jennings from Melbourne Observatory, 413 00:20:27,560 --> 00:20:30,239 where the advice is to get a good night's sleep tonight 414 00:20:30,240 --> 00:20:33,719 because tomorrow, a once in a lifetime light show will begin. 415 00:20:33,720 --> 00:20:35,439 Back to you, Geoff. 416 00:20:35,440 --> 00:20:37,039 Thanks, Dale. 417 00:20:37,040 --> 00:20:38,999 Well, Tourism Australia is expecting... 418 00:20:39,000 --> 00:20:40,799 And we're out. 419 00:20:40,800 --> 00:20:42,799 Thank you. Oh, no, thank you. Yeah. 420 00:20:42,800 --> 00:20:44,719 Very good. Thank you. Thank you. 421 00:20:44,720 --> 00:20:46,799 Did it go alright? Yeah. That was good. 422 00:20:46,800 --> 00:20:49,439 Was great. Did I speak too fast? My eyes...? 423 00:20:49,440 --> 00:20:51,639 You eyes were normal openness. What about... what about my head? 424 00:20:51,640 --> 00:20:53,199 Was it jerky or anything? (LAUGHS) 425 00:20:53,200 --> 00:20:55,239 Mate, you were good. You were good. Yeah? 426 00:20:55,240 --> 00:20:57,200 You were great. (LAUGHS) Yes! 427 00:21:00,080 --> 00:21:02,280 Good job. Good job. 428 00:21:05,120 --> 00:21:07,000 Holy moly! 429 00:21:08,360 --> 00:21:10,439 REPORTER: Matched in space by the heat of the sun, 430 00:21:10,440 --> 00:21:13,159 there's literally thousands and thousands of kilometres... 431 00:21:13,160 --> 00:21:14,839 Noels, you gotta watch! 432 00:21:14,840 --> 00:21:17,079 And yet, in what is a wonderful contradiction, 433 00:21:17,080 --> 00:21:18,679 it's really nothing at all. 434 00:21:18,680 --> 00:21:21,319 REPORTER: We'll be back with more after the break. 435 00:21:21,320 --> 00:21:22,759 You've almost missed the whole thing. 436 00:21:22,760 --> 00:21:25,559 Oh, I'm just finishing up. 437 00:21:25,560 --> 00:21:27,759 Writing a novel? No. Give it back. 438 00:21:27,760 --> 00:21:29,400 Rob! What is it? 439 00:21:30,600 --> 00:21:32,519 Um... I don't know. What is it? 440 00:21:32,520 --> 00:21:34,199 Just research notes or some... 441 00:21:34,200 --> 00:21:35,639 Are you gettin' another beer, Brett? Yeah. 442 00:21:35,640 --> 00:21:37,360 Can you grab me one? Noels, you want a beer? 443 00:21:39,760 --> 00:21:41,079 Forget you saw that, please. 444 00:21:41,080 --> 00:21:42,599 Geoff's leaving? Shh! 445 00:21:42,600 --> 00:21:44,119 Well, can I... No, can I see a bit more? 446 00:21:44,120 --> 00:21:45,239 No. Step away. 447 00:21:45,240 --> 00:21:47,119 What is he, um... Retiring? 448 00:21:47,120 --> 00:21:49,039 Or are they...? You never saw anything. 449 00:21:49,040 --> 00:21:50,319 Yeah, fine, but... 450 00:21:50,320 --> 00:21:52,839 ..does it say anything about who's replacing him? 451 00:21:52,840 --> 00:21:54,880 Please don't tell anyone. 452 00:22:13,760 --> 00:22:15,599 A couple of us are catching the comet tomorrow night, 453 00:22:15,600 --> 00:22:16,999 if you want to come. 454 00:22:17,000 --> 00:22:19,479 I got something on. Ah. 455 00:22:19,480 --> 00:22:21,279 Geoff's 60th. 456 00:22:21,280 --> 00:22:23,279 You goin' as Mr Helen Norville? 457 00:22:23,280 --> 00:22:25,800 Shut up. (LAUGHS) 458 00:22:27,400 --> 00:22:29,040 Hey, it's nothing to be ashamed of. 459 00:22:31,440 --> 00:22:32,959 Whereabouts? Where were you thinking? 460 00:22:32,960 --> 00:22:35,279 My building. We've got an amazing rooftop. 461 00:22:35,280 --> 00:22:36,720 It's stunning. 462 00:22:38,280 --> 00:22:40,359 I'll give you my number. It's super casual. 463 00:22:40,360 --> 00:22:42,840 Just, uh... let me know. 464 00:22:46,720 --> 00:22:48,679 It's fine either way. 465 00:22:48,680 --> 00:22:51,080 Oi, you ready? Yep. 466 00:22:59,400 --> 00:23:02,279 GEOFF: We'll leave you tonight with a very special treat. 467 00:23:02,280 --> 00:23:06,119 The National Boys Choir joins us to perform Once in a Lifetime - 468 00:23:06,120 --> 00:23:08,479 an ode to the comet's return. 469 00:23:08,480 --> 00:23:11,039 Of course, the News at Six team will continue to bring you 470 00:23:11,040 --> 00:23:12,799 all the latest comet updates 471 00:23:12,800 --> 00:23:15,879 as we enjoy an autumn of celestial magic. 472 00:23:15,880 --> 00:23:18,439 This has been Geoff Walters. And Helen Norville. 473 00:23:18,440 --> 00:23:19,880 BOTH: Goodnight. 474 00:23:30,720 --> 00:23:34,719 ♪ I've waited a lifetime for this night 475 00:23:34,720 --> 00:23:39,479 ♪ To see a midnight filled with light 476 00:23:39,480 --> 00:23:43,119 ♪ To watch the comet cross the skies 477 00:23:43,120 --> 00:23:47,279 ♪ To see the wonder in your eyes 478 00:23:47,280 --> 00:23:51,719 ♪ In every country everywhere 479 00:23:51,720 --> 00:23:55,719 ♪ From Australia to Japan 480 00:23:55,720 --> 00:23:58,679 ♪ We all will stand as one 481 00:23:58,680 --> 00:24:04,159 ♪ Lit up by a midnight sun 482 00:24:04,160 --> 00:24:08,119 ♪ Hold this feeling, hold this joy 483 00:24:08,120 --> 00:24:12,199 ♪ Black or white or girl or boy 484 00:24:12,200 --> 00:24:16,359 ♪ The moment is here my grandpa promised 485 00:24:16,360 --> 00:24:21,920 ♪ Tonight we witness Halley's comet. ♪ 486 00:24:24,080 --> 00:24:25,359 (KNOCK AT DOOR) 487 00:24:25,360 --> 00:24:28,359 LINDSAY: Helen? One moment. 488 00:24:28,360 --> 00:24:29,800 Open the door, please, Helen. 489 00:24:32,120 --> 00:24:34,440 There's a bottle of Valium in the bottom drawer of my desk. 490 00:24:36,040 --> 00:24:38,240 Come on, Helen. Come on now. 491 00:24:40,480 --> 00:24:42,079 Helen? Jesus Christ. 492 00:24:42,080 --> 00:24:44,000 Helen, open the door now. 493 00:24:51,320 --> 00:24:53,319 I think I was really dehydrated. 494 00:24:53,320 --> 00:24:55,080 I bet you were. 495 00:24:58,720 --> 00:25:01,199 What are they? They're Valium. 496 00:25:01,200 --> 00:25:03,079 They're not very strong. Go on. 497 00:25:03,080 --> 00:25:06,800 You get your things together, I'll give you a lift home. 498 00:25:18,520 --> 00:25:20,279 Hey, Dale. Hi. 499 00:25:20,280 --> 00:25:23,599 Hey. Are you seeing Helen tonight? 500 00:25:23,600 --> 00:25:25,879 Look, I don't know what people have told you, but we're not... 501 00:25:25,880 --> 00:25:28,999 Oh, I... I just think someone should give her a call. 502 00:25:29,000 --> 00:25:31,119 Why? Uh... 503 00:25:31,120 --> 00:25:33,959 ..because she's just in a really bad way. 504 00:25:33,960 --> 00:25:36,000 Like, probably the worst I've ever seen. 505 00:25:37,320 --> 00:25:38,440 Thank you. 506 00:25:46,760 --> 00:25:49,839 LINDSAY: How do you have it? With the mixer, or, uh, neat? 507 00:25:49,840 --> 00:25:52,160 HELEN: Uh, no, I'll take it neat. Ah, that's the girl. 508 00:25:55,560 --> 00:25:57,280 Helen, if I told you something... 509 00:25:58,440 --> 00:25:59,960 ..would you promise... 510 00:26:01,200 --> 00:26:02,680 ..to keep it a secret? 511 00:26:03,760 --> 00:26:05,320 Yes. You promise? 512 00:26:06,440 --> 00:26:07,800 I promise. 513 00:26:09,320 --> 00:26:11,880 Geoff's not going to be on the desk for much longer. 514 00:26:15,000 --> 00:26:16,519 How much longer? 515 00:26:16,520 --> 00:26:21,399 Well, if he's smart about it, he'll step down graciously tomorrow. 516 00:26:21,400 --> 00:26:22,560 But, uh... 517 00:26:23,680 --> 00:26:25,279 ..if not... 518 00:26:25,280 --> 00:26:28,199 ..I can't see any of us cracking an invite 519 00:26:28,200 --> 00:26:30,439 to next year's birthday do. 520 00:26:30,440 --> 00:26:32,120 (LAUGHS) Who'd want that? 521 00:26:39,080 --> 00:26:42,360 Upstairs keeps on asking me... 522 00:26:43,680 --> 00:26:45,679 ..is Helen right to go? 523 00:26:45,680 --> 00:26:46,920 Is she ready? 524 00:26:48,840 --> 00:26:52,360 And I want to be able to say, "Yes, she is a superstar." 525 00:26:55,960 --> 00:26:57,720 But, uh... 526 00:26:59,440 --> 00:27:01,960 ..then we have nights like tonight. 527 00:27:05,680 --> 00:27:07,559 I always come good when it counts. 528 00:27:07,560 --> 00:27:09,720 (CHUCKLES) 529 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:15,079 Now, while we're moving Geoff out and you in, 530 00:27:15,080 --> 00:27:17,080 we've gotta be a team. 531 00:27:18,600 --> 00:27:20,159 We are. 532 00:27:20,160 --> 00:27:21,400 Well... 533 00:27:23,880 --> 00:27:27,720 We used to be early on, but now all you do is scream at me. 534 00:27:33,120 --> 00:27:35,039 I think you can handle it. 535 00:27:35,040 --> 00:27:36,760 You want another one? 536 00:27:37,800 --> 00:27:39,000 Yes. 537 00:27:40,960 --> 00:27:42,679 Hey, um, Helen, 538 00:27:42,680 --> 00:27:46,360 did I ever tell you the story of how I sold you to the CEO? 539 00:27:50,600 --> 00:27:51,760 No. 540 00:27:53,600 --> 00:27:56,560 Well, he wasn't keen. 541 00:27:59,000 --> 00:28:01,199 He wanted a blonde. 542 00:28:01,200 --> 00:28:03,679 And I said, "Mate, now, come on, listen - 543 00:28:03,680 --> 00:28:07,599 "sometimes a darker woman, she's just... 544 00:28:07,600 --> 00:28:09,879 "so much more sophisticated. 545 00:28:09,880 --> 00:28:12,319 "Like Faye Dunaway." 546 00:28:12,320 --> 00:28:14,399 You know what he said? No. 547 00:28:14,400 --> 00:28:15,999 "Who's Faye Dunaway? What station's she on?" 548 00:28:16,000 --> 00:28:17,119 (LAUGHS) 549 00:28:17,120 --> 00:28:21,959 And I said, "Mate, Faye Dunaway is a knockout. 550 00:28:21,960 --> 00:28:23,240 "She looks... 551 00:28:26,480 --> 00:28:27,960 "just like Helen." 552 00:28:30,320 --> 00:28:33,440 Anyway, you get the job. 553 00:28:34,800 --> 00:28:37,919 And nine months or so later, a phone call. 554 00:28:37,920 --> 00:28:39,599 It's the CEO. 555 00:28:39,600 --> 00:28:43,279 And it turns out that old Faye Dunaway 556 00:28:43,280 --> 00:28:46,479 is a fucking blonde in Bonnie and Clyde. 557 00:28:46,480 --> 00:28:49,519 And the CEO goes, "I want that Faye Dunaway!" 558 00:28:49,520 --> 00:28:52,640 (LAUGHS) 559 00:28:58,360 --> 00:28:59,800 (COUGHS) 560 00:29:01,800 --> 00:29:05,840 But it didn't matter, because you were on that desk. 561 00:29:07,760 --> 00:29:09,720 And you were already a superstar. 562 00:29:12,160 --> 00:29:13,440 That's right. 563 00:29:19,040 --> 00:29:22,160 You know, Helen, no-one... 564 00:29:24,080 --> 00:29:26,760 ..has gone in to bat harder for you than me. 565 00:29:30,680 --> 00:29:32,000 I know. 566 00:29:35,840 --> 00:29:37,160 Do you? 567 00:29:39,720 --> 00:29:42,440 Because sometimes, it seems you forget that. 568 00:29:44,800 --> 00:29:46,239 (KNOCK AT DOOR) 569 00:29:46,240 --> 00:29:47,320 Helen? 570 00:29:54,240 --> 00:29:55,880 Lindsay drove me home. 571 00:29:57,480 --> 00:29:59,760 I just... wanted to see if you were alright. 572 00:30:05,800 --> 00:30:06,840 Oh. 573 00:30:08,080 --> 00:30:10,479 (GROANS) Well, don't leave on my account. 574 00:30:10,480 --> 00:30:11,920 Mate, I don't think I'd ever do that. 575 00:30:13,240 --> 00:30:15,320 Nah. I'm done here. 576 00:30:22,560 --> 00:30:24,120 Good luck. 577 00:30:32,520 --> 00:30:34,119 Is everything alright? 578 00:30:34,120 --> 00:30:35,440 No. (SOBS) 579 00:30:38,400 --> 00:30:39,720 No. 580 00:30:46,360 --> 00:30:49,359 Oh, mate. You serious about that bow tie? 581 00:30:49,360 --> 00:30:51,199 Yeah! Yeah, wardrobe lent it to me. 582 00:30:51,200 --> 00:30:52,879 Were they serious? Yeah. 583 00:30:52,880 --> 00:30:54,799 They reckon pink is the big colour at the moment. 584 00:30:54,800 --> 00:30:56,439 Yeah? Yeah. Don Johnson. 585 00:30:56,440 --> 00:30:58,079 Miami Vice. Always in pink. 586 00:30:58,080 --> 00:31:00,079 You seen Liberace? What about him? 587 00:31:00,080 --> 00:31:02,559 Hey. Can I speak to you, please? 588 00:31:02,560 --> 00:31:04,079 Yeah. 589 00:31:04,080 --> 00:31:05,440 I'll catch ya. 590 00:31:08,400 --> 00:31:09,680 You alright? 591 00:31:10,840 --> 00:31:12,560 You already told someone. 592 00:31:13,920 --> 00:31:17,279 No. Jean just came up to me and she knew. 593 00:31:17,280 --> 00:31:19,399 You only found out a few hours ago! 594 00:31:19,400 --> 00:31:21,079 Maybe... maybe she knew from Geoff. 595 00:31:21,080 --> 00:31:23,239 She specifically mentioned the speech. 596 00:31:23,240 --> 00:31:26,559 Well, maybe she overheard... maybe someone overheard us talking. 597 00:31:26,560 --> 00:31:28,279 No. (GROANS) 598 00:31:28,280 --> 00:31:31,479 You told someone right after I said not to. 599 00:31:31,480 --> 00:31:32,599 Noels. 600 00:31:32,600 --> 00:31:35,559 Everyone was going to find out tomorrow, anyway. 601 00:31:35,560 --> 00:31:38,479 And, you know, if there's any problems, 602 00:31:38,480 --> 00:31:41,799 I'll just tell them that I was horsing around, being a dickhead, 603 00:31:41,800 --> 00:31:43,400 and, you know, you'll be right. 604 00:31:45,320 --> 00:31:46,799 I almost got the sack once 605 00:31:46,800 --> 00:31:49,639 because Geoff stumbled over a couple of words and blamed autocue. 606 00:31:49,640 --> 00:31:54,520 I almost lost my whole career over two words Geoff stuffed up. 607 00:31:56,240 --> 00:31:59,479 Alright, I'll call around and tell people that I got my wires crossed. 608 00:31:59,480 --> 00:32:01,160 Just leave it. 609 00:32:04,080 --> 00:32:05,920 Are you going? Tomorrow night? 610 00:32:07,520 --> 00:32:10,760 'Cause my invite was Rob and guest. 611 00:32:15,040 --> 00:32:16,639 No, thank you. 612 00:32:16,640 --> 00:32:17,959 You sure? 613 00:32:17,960 --> 00:32:20,199 You know, just so I can make it up to you. 614 00:32:20,200 --> 00:32:22,959 That wouldn't be making it up to me. 615 00:32:22,960 --> 00:32:24,759 It'd be fun, though. 616 00:32:24,760 --> 00:32:27,160 And what do you think that would do to my career? 617 00:32:28,960 --> 00:32:30,080 Nothing? 618 00:32:31,120 --> 00:32:32,440 H... Help it. 619 00:32:39,720 --> 00:32:42,240 (BIRDSONG) 620 00:32:50,680 --> 00:32:53,440 Morning. Good morning. 621 00:32:54,720 --> 00:32:56,239 You want me to make you a coffee? 622 00:32:56,240 --> 00:32:57,760 No, thanks. 623 00:32:59,880 --> 00:33:02,000 Are you sure that you can't come with me tonight? 624 00:33:03,960 --> 00:33:05,799 You're not still going, are you? 625 00:33:05,800 --> 00:33:07,240 Yeah. 626 00:33:08,760 --> 00:33:11,320 Don't you think you should take a couple of days off work? 627 00:33:12,720 --> 00:33:15,200 I mean, I was worried about you last night. 628 00:33:16,320 --> 00:33:17,640 Geoff's stepping down. 629 00:33:19,240 --> 00:33:22,519 And Lindsay said he's going to make the announcement at the party, 630 00:33:22,520 --> 00:33:24,480 so I really want to be there. 631 00:33:26,920 --> 00:33:28,400 I should go. 632 00:33:29,520 --> 00:33:32,999 Are sure you can't just come, just maybe until the speeches? 633 00:33:33,000 --> 00:33:35,280 No, I actually have a thing. 634 00:33:36,760 --> 00:33:38,919 What, like a... like a date? 635 00:33:38,920 --> 00:33:40,279 No, no. 636 00:33:40,280 --> 00:33:43,519 Tim from camera's having a thing for the comet. 637 00:33:43,520 --> 00:33:45,079 What, just the two of you? 638 00:33:45,080 --> 00:33:46,839 No, I think it's all the camera boys. 639 00:33:46,840 --> 00:33:48,799 Are you sure about that? Yeah. 640 00:33:48,800 --> 00:33:51,439 Are you sure he's not just testing the waters? 641 00:33:51,440 --> 00:33:54,199 I'm talking about Tim Ahern, the cameraman. 642 00:33:54,200 --> 00:33:56,519 Yeah, I know. Gay Tim from camera. 643 00:33:56,520 --> 00:33:58,079 Tim's not a homosexual. 644 00:33:58,080 --> 00:34:01,519 (LAUGHS) All I'm saying is that every other guy in that camera department's 645 00:34:01,520 --> 00:34:03,560 checked me out, except Tim. 646 00:34:05,400 --> 00:34:08,719 Listen, um, if you change your mind, 647 00:34:08,720 --> 00:34:11,880 I'm usually an hour and a half late to everything. 648 00:34:13,040 --> 00:34:14,040 Bye. 649 00:34:22,400 --> 00:34:25,160 GEOFF: And what a privilege it has been. 650 00:34:26,160 --> 00:34:28,119 As I look to the next chapter, 651 00:34:28,120 --> 00:34:31,440 it's clear that my first love will always be chasing the story. 652 00:34:32,800 --> 00:34:34,440 Being out in the field. 653 00:34:35,680 --> 00:34:37,879 So, my friends, 654 00:34:37,880 --> 00:34:40,720 I think the time has come to get my hands dirty again, to... 655 00:34:42,120 --> 00:34:43,640 ..step away from the desk. 656 00:34:44,800 --> 00:34:46,319 I'm sorry... 657 00:34:46,320 --> 00:34:48,240 When was this decided? 658 00:34:53,960 --> 00:34:58,200 I've been... weighing it up for some time now. 659 00:34:59,280 --> 00:35:00,999 I see. 660 00:35:01,000 --> 00:35:04,119 You know, I've been itching to get back in the field. 661 00:35:04,120 --> 00:35:06,919 For the occasional story, perhaps. 662 00:35:06,920 --> 00:35:09,080 Was this Lindsey's idea? No. 663 00:35:10,400 --> 00:35:14,199 No, your first love is not being in the field. 664 00:35:14,200 --> 00:35:15,959 It's breaking news. 665 00:35:15,960 --> 00:35:19,279 And if you think you'd get that from a bit of field reporting... 666 00:35:19,280 --> 00:35:23,039 The desk just doesn't interest me as much these days. 667 00:35:23,040 --> 00:35:26,279 Every year, there's more and more faff. Celebrity interviews... 668 00:35:26,280 --> 00:35:29,439 But, you know, as soon as you step down, something will happen - 669 00:35:29,440 --> 00:35:33,039 some crisis, some global event - 670 00:35:33,040 --> 00:35:37,279 and you'll have to sit at home and watch Rob and Helen butcher it, 671 00:35:37,280 --> 00:35:38,879 and it will kill you! 672 00:35:38,880 --> 00:35:41,279 Wouldn't be Rob. Of course it'll be Rob. 673 00:35:41,280 --> 00:35:43,999 They've been grooming him for years! 674 00:35:44,000 --> 00:35:46,800 Building him up while they diminish you. 675 00:35:48,200 --> 00:35:50,960 I hadn't realised they'd been so successful. 676 00:35:52,520 --> 00:35:53,840 (SIGHS) 677 00:35:59,360 --> 00:36:00,999 MRS JENNINGS: And the Carlisles. 678 00:36:01,000 --> 00:36:02,679 They rang before it had even finished. 679 00:36:02,680 --> 00:36:04,559 They said it was fascinating. 680 00:36:04,560 --> 00:36:07,079 It was just filler, Mum. It wasn't. 681 00:36:07,080 --> 00:36:09,039 You could see Geoff Walters was impressed. 682 00:36:09,040 --> 00:36:11,919 He very pointedly said, "Thanks, Dale." 683 00:36:11,920 --> 00:36:13,879 Well, he always says that. It's in the script. 684 00:36:13,880 --> 00:36:15,440 This was different. 685 00:36:16,600 --> 00:36:19,599 Elaine Carlisle mentioned something else on the phone. 686 00:36:19,600 --> 00:36:22,600 Yeah? About Adam Lindell. 687 00:36:24,520 --> 00:36:27,160 Apparently, Adam's living in the city now with a friend. 688 00:36:28,200 --> 00:36:29,439 A man. 689 00:36:29,440 --> 00:36:31,279 How would Elaine Carlisle know that? 690 00:36:31,280 --> 00:36:33,279 Adam's not discreet about it at all. 691 00:36:33,280 --> 00:36:35,479 She said he just rang Shane up and told him. 692 00:36:35,480 --> 00:36:38,079 He hasn't tried to be in contact with you, has he? 693 00:36:38,080 --> 00:36:39,439 No. 694 00:36:39,440 --> 00:36:41,240 Everyone agrees. 695 00:36:42,240 --> 00:36:44,840 They owe you an apology. The whole Lindell family. 696 00:36:46,400 --> 00:36:49,279 Chops are in the fridge. That should be enough for Monday and Tuesday. 697 00:36:49,280 --> 00:36:51,319 The casserole's in the freezer. That'll keep. 698 00:36:51,320 --> 00:36:54,440 Have you got any washing? Are you using that basket I gave you? 699 00:37:30,120 --> 00:37:32,839 (PHONE RINGS) 700 00:37:32,840 --> 00:37:35,800 Hello? Hi, it's Dale. Jennings. 701 00:37:38,320 --> 00:37:39,439 G'day. Um, so... 702 00:37:39,440 --> 00:37:40,959 Uh, they said it was... So, just... 703 00:37:40,960 --> 00:37:42,320 You go. 704 00:37:43,720 --> 00:37:45,679 The others have pulled out, because of the cloud, 705 00:37:45,680 --> 00:37:47,519 but, uh, they said it was going to clear on the radio, 706 00:37:47,520 --> 00:37:51,039 so if you wanted to come around, I'll still be here. 707 00:37:51,040 --> 00:37:52,880 We don't need the rest of 'em. 708 00:37:54,880 --> 00:37:57,759 I'm actually going to go to the party. Geoff's. 709 00:37:57,760 --> 00:37:59,359 With Helen. 710 00:37:59,360 --> 00:38:01,799 So... make your joke. 711 00:38:01,800 --> 00:38:03,359 (LAUGHS) 712 00:38:03,360 --> 00:38:05,839 No worries. No worries. We'll do it next time, eh? 713 00:38:05,840 --> 00:38:07,999 In 2061? 714 00:38:08,000 --> 00:38:09,199 Sorry? 715 00:38:09,200 --> 00:38:11,039 When the comet comes back. 716 00:38:11,040 --> 00:38:13,320 Oh. (LAUGHS) Right. 717 00:38:16,160 --> 00:38:19,439 I will see you on Monday. Have fun at the party. 718 00:38:19,440 --> 00:38:20,560 OK. 719 00:38:28,600 --> 00:38:30,280 (DOORBELL RINGS) 720 00:38:42,440 --> 00:38:44,400 Party started an hour ago. 721 00:38:45,720 --> 00:38:47,679 I've still got half an hour worth of dressing to do. 722 00:38:47,680 --> 00:38:49,199 OK. 723 00:38:49,200 --> 00:38:51,520 You look great. You too. 724 00:38:53,600 --> 00:38:55,639 Oh, Rob! Rob! 725 00:38:55,640 --> 00:38:57,559 Hi! Hello! 726 00:38:57,560 --> 00:38:59,519 How does it feel to be here tonight? 727 00:38:59,520 --> 00:39:01,759 Uh, Donna, one second. It feels great. 728 00:39:01,760 --> 00:39:03,639 It's always such an honour, isn't it, 729 00:39:03,640 --> 00:39:05,799 to raise the glass to a legend, 730 00:39:05,800 --> 00:39:07,759 and, fingers crossed, the clouds will stay away. 731 00:39:07,760 --> 00:39:09,559 We might even catch a glimpse of that comet. 732 00:39:09,560 --> 00:39:11,359 Hope so. Now, which way's the bar? 733 00:39:11,360 --> 00:39:12,959 Oh, behind me. Over here. Right. 734 00:39:12,960 --> 00:39:14,279 Trust you. See you soon. 735 00:39:14,280 --> 00:39:16,639 Talk to you soon, Trish. Nice to see you. 736 00:39:16,640 --> 00:39:18,719 Hey, Rob. Hey. Hey. 737 00:39:18,720 --> 00:39:20,359 Whoa, whoa, whoa. 738 00:39:20,360 --> 00:39:21,799 What's with the bow tie? 739 00:39:21,800 --> 00:39:24,039 Hey? Uh... uh, wardrobe gave it to me. 740 00:39:24,040 --> 00:39:26,079 April Fools? No. It's for tonight. 741 00:39:26,080 --> 00:39:27,279 They said it looked great. 742 00:39:27,280 --> 00:39:29,400 What were their faces doing when they said that? 743 00:39:30,560 --> 00:39:32,039 Hey, hey, hey. 744 00:39:32,040 --> 00:39:34,560 Did you, um, hear about Geoffo's speech? 745 00:39:36,320 --> 00:39:38,239 No. What about it? I heard he's, um... 746 00:39:38,240 --> 00:39:40,879 (CLEARS THROAT) I heard he's stepping down. 747 00:39:40,880 --> 00:39:42,399 Oh, well, that's bullshit. 748 00:39:42,400 --> 00:39:44,239 I've heard from three people now. 749 00:39:44,240 --> 00:39:45,839 Wants to be some kind of roving reporter, 750 00:39:45,840 --> 00:39:47,359 but apparently he's had a wobble. 751 00:39:47,360 --> 00:39:49,759 Well, you shouldn't be spreading that kind of crap, Dennis. 752 00:39:49,760 --> 00:39:51,039 What? Your mate Brett told me. 753 00:39:51,040 --> 00:39:52,439 Well... Brett? Yeah. 754 00:39:52,440 --> 00:39:53,879 Brett spins a whole heap of bullshit. 755 00:39:53,880 --> 00:39:55,679 And you're the biggest gossip in the entire building. 756 00:39:55,680 --> 00:39:56,680 Oh, fuck... 757 00:39:56,681 --> 00:39:58,839 And don't lecture me about gossip when you're a gossip. 758 00:39:58,840 --> 00:40:00,759 OK, listen. Shh, shh. Come here, come here. 759 00:40:00,760 --> 00:40:04,040 50 bucks... says he'll step down today. 760 00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:07,599 I'm gettin' a beer. 761 00:40:07,600 --> 00:40:09,440 Hey, Rob, Rob, Rob... (APPLAUSE) 762 00:40:12,400 --> 00:40:14,399 I thought we agreed just Donna from The Sun. 763 00:40:14,400 --> 00:40:16,519 Uh, yes, but we can't play favourites 764 00:40:16,520 --> 00:40:18,639 and exclude the Fairfax press. 765 00:40:18,640 --> 00:40:20,239 Oh, 766 00:40:20,240 --> 00:40:21,959 Donna! Hello. 767 00:40:21,960 --> 00:40:24,439 Look at you! Gorgeous. 768 00:40:24,440 --> 00:40:26,599 Oh, and Mr Walters. 769 00:40:26,600 --> 00:40:28,279 Geoff. Geoff, happy birthday. 770 00:40:28,280 --> 00:40:29,679 How are you feeling? 771 00:40:29,680 --> 00:40:32,159 Well, it's wonderful to have so many friends here, 772 00:40:32,160 --> 00:40:35,719 and, uh, very honoured to... to have Premier Cain here. 773 00:40:35,720 --> 00:40:38,159 Now, are we expecting your co-host to be joining you this evening? 774 00:40:38,160 --> 00:40:40,279 Well, I... Uh, yes. 775 00:40:40,280 --> 00:40:44,439 Well, the whole News at Six team is family, so, yes. 776 00:40:44,440 --> 00:40:46,559 So, help yourself to some bubbles. 777 00:40:46,560 --> 00:40:49,200 I will. Hello, Anne! 778 00:40:50,680 --> 00:40:54,519 Hey! Hey, good to see you. Happy birthday, mate. 779 00:40:54,520 --> 00:40:55,919 Hey! Evelyn. 780 00:40:55,920 --> 00:40:57,960 You've outdone yourself. It's top shelf. 781 00:40:59,520 --> 00:41:00,839 Any, uh... 782 00:41:00,840 --> 00:41:02,799 Any word on the CEO? I don't see him. 783 00:41:02,800 --> 00:41:04,440 Uh, dunno, mate. 784 00:41:05,520 --> 00:41:08,519 And how did things wind up last night with Helen? 785 00:41:08,520 --> 00:41:10,679 I heard there was quite a scene. 786 00:41:10,680 --> 00:41:12,160 Oh, you know... 787 00:41:13,280 --> 00:41:14,439 ..par for the course. 788 00:41:14,440 --> 00:41:16,999 Mm. Well, you're all very patient with her. 789 00:41:17,000 --> 00:41:19,119 Mm. No, you are. 790 00:41:19,120 --> 00:41:20,599 It's a credit to you both. 791 00:41:20,600 --> 00:41:22,879 I don't think she'd last five minutes anywhere else. 792 00:41:22,880 --> 00:41:24,199 Ah... 793 00:41:24,200 --> 00:41:25,920 Oh! Sir Robert. 794 00:41:28,080 --> 00:41:29,720 Thank you. 795 00:42:01,560 --> 00:42:03,399 Helen? Hello! 796 00:42:03,400 --> 00:42:06,199 Oh, look at that. Beautiful. 797 00:42:06,200 --> 00:42:07,879 He told me it was all rumours. 798 00:42:07,880 --> 00:42:09,679 He was at her place last night. Was he? 799 00:42:09,680 --> 00:42:11,519 Yeah. Helen, can you just turn...? 800 00:42:11,520 --> 00:42:13,039 I always thought he was a poof. 801 00:42:13,040 --> 00:42:14,239 Yeah. 802 00:42:14,240 --> 00:42:18,359 So, Helen, would you say that Geoff has really helped shape your career? 803 00:42:18,360 --> 00:42:19,719 Absolutely. 804 00:42:19,720 --> 00:42:21,239 But, uh, I mean, more than that - 805 00:42:21,240 --> 00:42:24,239 when I was a child, if something happened in the world, 806 00:42:24,240 --> 00:42:26,679 I'd want to hear it from... from Geoff Walters. 807 00:42:26,680 --> 00:42:28,119 And, sorry, your name is... 808 00:42:28,120 --> 00:42:30,719 This is Dale Jennings, senior reporter. 809 00:42:30,720 --> 00:42:32,999 Dale. Anything you'd like to add, Dale? 810 00:42:33,000 --> 00:42:34,479 I'm just happy to be here. 811 00:42:34,480 --> 00:42:35,799 Great. Fantastic. 812 00:42:35,800 --> 00:42:37,919 Well, the party's in full swing. OK. 813 00:42:37,920 --> 00:42:39,879 Yeah, enjoy. Nice to meet you. 814 00:42:39,880 --> 00:42:40,920 Thanks. 815 00:42:41,920 --> 00:42:43,399 You did good. Did I? 816 00:42:43,400 --> 00:42:45,360 Mm-hm. I'm not sure of that. 817 00:42:46,400 --> 00:42:47,719 Happy birthday, Geoff. 818 00:42:47,720 --> 00:42:50,240 Stunning... party. Thank you. 819 00:42:51,800 --> 00:42:54,199 How are you, Helen? 820 00:42:54,200 --> 00:42:55,680 Wonderful. 821 00:42:56,920 --> 00:43:00,320 And the garden looks more beautiful than... than last time. 822 00:43:02,560 --> 00:43:04,839 And your... I love your outfit. 823 00:43:04,840 --> 00:43:07,639 And I don't think we've officially met. 824 00:43:07,640 --> 00:43:09,679 I'm Evelyn. Dale Jennings. 825 00:43:09,680 --> 00:43:13,559 Mr Jennings is a wonderful young reporter. 826 00:43:13,560 --> 00:43:15,159 Yes, I've seen. 827 00:43:15,160 --> 00:43:16,919 Thrilled to have you here, Dale. 828 00:43:16,920 --> 00:43:20,080 It's an honour to be here, sir. 829 00:43:23,120 --> 00:43:24,800 Oh, I can't watch. 830 00:43:26,600 --> 00:43:28,320 Um... drinks? 831 00:43:29,560 --> 00:43:32,319 Thank you. Let's just get a drink from the bar. 832 00:43:32,320 --> 00:43:33,840 OK. 833 00:43:34,840 --> 00:43:37,680 That dress - could it be any tighter? 834 00:43:40,040 --> 00:43:41,319 (TAPPING ON GLASS) 835 00:43:41,320 --> 00:43:43,720 (APPLAUSE) 836 00:43:47,000 --> 00:43:48,120 Thank you. 837 00:43:49,400 --> 00:43:50,719 Thank you all for coming. 838 00:43:50,720 --> 00:43:55,359 Tonight marks not only a significant birthday, 839 00:43:55,360 --> 00:43:59,879 but also the 30th anniversary of my very first bulletin. 840 00:43:59,880 --> 00:44:02,199 (APPLAUSE) 841 00:44:02,200 --> 00:44:05,279 He's fuckin' doin' it. He's fuckin' doin' it. 842 00:44:05,280 --> 00:44:07,399 Which was, as Lindsay well knows, 843 00:44:07,400 --> 00:44:11,639 in fact, THE first bulletin. 844 00:44:11,640 --> 00:44:14,679 We covered the Melbourne Olympics, 845 00:44:14,680 --> 00:44:16,920 man's first steps on the moon. 846 00:44:17,960 --> 00:44:20,919 We went from black and white to colour. 847 00:44:20,920 --> 00:44:24,279 I reported from war-torn South Vietnam. 848 00:44:24,280 --> 00:44:26,759 Darwin for Cyclone Tracy 849 00:44:26,760 --> 00:44:29,000 and again for the Chamberlain trial. 850 00:44:30,280 --> 00:44:34,199 And now... this... anniversary, 851 00:44:34,200 --> 00:44:39,439 gently, very gently, prodded by my darling wife 852 00:44:39,440 --> 00:44:42,239 into this spot of reflection, 853 00:44:42,240 --> 00:44:44,879 I realised that, together, 854 00:44:44,880 --> 00:44:50,039 all of us have been writing the history of this remarkable century 855 00:44:50,040 --> 00:44:51,799 in real time. 856 00:44:51,800 --> 00:44:54,559 And what a privilege it has been. 857 00:44:54,560 --> 00:44:57,359 (APPLAUSE) Thank you. Thank you, all. 858 00:44:57,360 --> 00:44:58,919 Take your 50 now? 859 00:44:58,920 --> 00:45:02,919 We have less than 15 years left of this century, 860 00:45:02,920 --> 00:45:07,199 at which point I'll turn 75, 861 00:45:07,200 --> 00:45:11,640 which is also the life cycle of the comet that we'll see tonight. 862 00:45:13,160 --> 00:45:14,920 Could it be a sign? 863 00:45:18,240 --> 00:45:21,959 But it's been enough to convince me 864 00:45:21,960 --> 00:45:24,919 that I must stay on the desk... 865 00:45:24,920 --> 00:45:26,239 ALL: Ohh! 866 00:45:26,240 --> 00:45:29,319 ..at the heart of this remarkable bulletin, 867 00:45:29,320 --> 00:45:31,479 to see out this century. 868 00:45:31,480 --> 00:45:33,080 Yes! 869 00:45:34,160 --> 00:45:38,999 So, now, my friends... now, let's all salute the next 15 years 870 00:45:39,000 --> 00:45:40,839 we will share together 871 00:45:40,840 --> 00:45:43,959 as we complete the story of this century 872 00:45:43,960 --> 00:45:45,639 as only we can do. 873 00:45:45,640 --> 00:45:48,800 Thank you. (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 874 00:45:49,920 --> 00:45:51,599 I'm gonna say something. 875 00:45:51,600 --> 00:45:53,599 Listen, mate, do you want to pay it up front 876 00:45:53,600 --> 00:45:55,319 or do you want to pay me in instalments? 877 00:45:55,320 --> 00:45:57,199 You walked away from the bet. 878 00:45:57,200 --> 00:45:58,839 Uh, Geoff. 879 00:45:58,840 --> 00:46:00,879 (CLEARS THROAT) Excuse me. 880 00:46:00,880 --> 00:46:04,199 Um, I know that you see yourself as a newsman, 881 00:46:04,200 --> 00:46:07,279 but you are so much more than that. 882 00:46:07,280 --> 00:46:09,519 The phrase gets thrown around a lot, 883 00:46:09,520 --> 00:46:13,719 but you truly are a national treasure. 884 00:46:13,720 --> 00:46:15,319 To Geoff. 885 00:46:15,320 --> 00:46:16,559 Yeah, skip. 886 00:46:16,560 --> 00:46:18,320 (APPLAUSE) 887 00:46:19,360 --> 00:46:21,839 ('BARBADOS' BY THE MODELS PLAYS) 888 00:46:21,840 --> 00:46:23,920 Come on, let's dance. 889 00:46:28,000 --> 00:46:29,880 ♪ All I see 890 00:46:31,880 --> 00:46:34,240 ♪ Is washed away 891 00:46:36,400 --> 00:46:39,359 ♪ I am the voice 892 00:46:39,360 --> 00:46:42,800 ♪ Left from drinking 893 00:46:44,840 --> 00:46:47,519 ♪ I'll celebrate... ♪ 894 00:46:47,520 --> 00:46:50,200 ('80S DANCE MUSIC PLAYS) 895 00:46:53,160 --> 00:46:56,079 No, I'll be right, thanks. I'm not much of a one for fizz. 896 00:46:56,080 --> 00:46:58,080 Oh, go on. 897 00:46:59,120 --> 00:47:02,399 You know, you're a savvy woman, Evelyn. 898 00:47:02,400 --> 00:47:05,559 But, uh... 15 years... 899 00:47:05,560 --> 00:47:07,039 ..it's a long time. 900 00:47:07,040 --> 00:47:09,799 Not compared with the 30 years of service 901 00:47:09,800 --> 00:47:11,520 he's already given the network. 902 00:47:13,080 --> 00:47:14,560 Yeah, well... 903 00:47:15,680 --> 00:47:17,959 ..the way his numbers are, at the moment, 904 00:47:17,960 --> 00:47:19,599 he'll be lucky if he makes one, 905 00:47:19,600 --> 00:47:21,320 let alone 15. 906 00:47:22,400 --> 00:47:24,999 When was the last time you walked down a street 907 00:47:25,000 --> 00:47:26,479 with my husband, Lindsay? 908 00:47:26,480 --> 00:47:29,759 I'd say it must be over five years 909 00:47:29,760 --> 00:47:31,679 because he avoids open streets now. 910 00:47:31,680 --> 00:47:32,879 Oh. 911 00:47:32,880 --> 00:47:35,839 The public love for Geoff is so fierce, 912 00:47:35,840 --> 00:47:38,160 they simply won't leave him alone, so... 913 00:47:39,520 --> 00:47:44,279 ..if you or the network mistreat my husband in any way, 914 00:47:44,280 --> 00:47:45,879 I can assure you, 915 00:47:45,880 --> 00:47:48,960 the public response will be utterly devastating. 916 00:47:51,000 --> 00:47:53,639 Melanie, would you like some champagne? 917 00:47:53,640 --> 00:47:55,920 ('HEAVEN' (MUST BE THERE)' BY EUROGLIDERS PLAYS) 918 00:47:57,600 --> 00:48:02,119 ♪ Ooooh, ooh 919 00:48:02,120 --> 00:48:05,519 ♪ I'm searching for a better land... ♪ 920 00:48:05,520 --> 00:48:07,479 ♪ Heaven.. ♪ GEOFF: Dale... 921 00:48:07,480 --> 00:48:09,279 DALE: Wonderful speech. 922 00:48:09,280 --> 00:48:10,760 Thank you. 923 00:48:11,760 --> 00:48:13,679 Yes, I wanted to say, 924 00:48:13,680 --> 00:48:17,080 it's terrific to see Helen in such good form tonight. 925 00:48:18,080 --> 00:48:19,720 It is. Yeah. 926 00:48:20,720 --> 00:48:24,480 I've been watching you, Dale, and I see a lot of myself in you. 927 00:48:25,960 --> 00:48:27,520 Really? 928 00:48:29,000 --> 00:48:31,440 You're a true news man. 929 00:48:32,800 --> 00:48:34,479 Thank you. That's... 930 00:48:34,480 --> 00:48:36,559 I mean, I like to think that I am. 931 00:48:36,560 --> 00:48:41,279 There's an effort to shift the bulletin away from serious news. 932 00:48:41,280 --> 00:48:44,079 It's been inching that way for years. 933 00:48:44,080 --> 00:48:46,359 But I plan to put up a fight. 934 00:48:46,360 --> 00:48:48,840 And I'm hoping I can count on your support. 935 00:48:49,960 --> 00:48:51,840 You absolutely can. 936 00:48:53,840 --> 00:48:55,399 (GLASSES CLINK) Let's keep talking. 937 00:48:55,400 --> 00:48:56,759 OK. 938 00:48:56,760 --> 00:49:00,039 ♪ I don't wanna live in this place 939 00:49:00,040 --> 00:49:02,359 ♪ Heaven 940 00:49:02,360 --> 00:49:04,719 ♪ Must be there... ♪ 941 00:49:04,720 --> 00:49:07,840 ('TOTAL CONTROL' BY THE MOTELS PLAYS) 942 00:49:22,560 --> 00:49:25,239 ♪ Looking counterclockwise 943 00:49:25,240 --> 00:49:29,079 ♪ Knowing what could happen any moment 944 00:49:29,080 --> 00:49:31,079 ♪ Maybe you 945 00:49:31,080 --> 00:49:34,199 ♪ Maybe even you 946 00:49:34,200 --> 00:49:36,839 ♪ Steadfast collapse... ♪ 947 00:49:36,840 --> 00:49:38,119 You wanna go? 948 00:49:38,120 --> 00:49:39,919 ♪ Always certain, any moment 949 00:49:39,920 --> 00:49:41,359 ♪ Maybe you... ♪ 950 00:49:41,360 --> 00:49:42,999 You wanna stay? 951 00:49:43,000 --> 00:49:44,760 Catch a glimpse of the comet. 952 00:49:45,880 --> 00:49:48,239 ♪ Recline complete 953 00:49:48,240 --> 00:49:49,919 ♪ Dream too sweet... ♪ (LAUGHS) Come on. 954 00:49:49,920 --> 00:49:51,479 Let's say our goodbyes. 955 00:49:51,480 --> 00:49:53,799 ♪ I can't do it, not with you 956 00:49:53,800 --> 00:49:56,279 ♪ Not even with you 957 00:49:56,280 --> 00:49:59,840 ♪ Maybe never with you 958 00:50:01,640 --> 00:50:06,399 ♪ And I'd sell my soul 959 00:50:06,400 --> 00:50:10,199 ♪ For total control... ♪ 960 00:50:10,200 --> 00:50:11,720 Ah, fuck's sake. 961 00:50:13,240 --> 00:50:18,039 ♪ Yeah, I'd sell my soul 962 00:50:18,040 --> 00:50:21,320 ♪ For total control... ♪ 963 00:50:32,200 --> 00:50:34,760 Hey, the cloud's gone. 964 00:50:37,080 --> 00:50:39,479 Where's it supposed to be? 965 00:50:39,480 --> 00:50:41,199 It's there. 966 00:50:41,200 --> 00:50:43,799 Isn't that just a star? 967 00:50:43,800 --> 00:50:45,880 No, that's definitely it. 968 00:50:48,400 --> 00:50:49,999 It's definitely a star. 969 00:50:50,000 --> 00:50:51,640 It has a tail, see? 970 00:50:53,680 --> 00:50:56,279 (LAUGHS) That's it? 971 00:50:56,280 --> 00:50:57,840 Yeah. 972 00:51:01,640 --> 00:51:03,280 That's it. 973 00:52:24,680 --> 00:52:26,599 So, how are we gonna leave this? 974 00:52:26,600 --> 00:52:30,479 Go back to work and then, next weekend, we could go on a date? 975 00:52:30,480 --> 00:52:31,519 DENNIS: Dale?! 976 00:52:31,520 --> 00:52:34,000 You haven't heard? Lindy Chamberlain. 977 00:52:35,240 --> 00:52:38,519 GEOFF: The discovery of a child's matinee jacket near Ayers Rock 978 00:52:38,520 --> 00:52:40,239 has shed new light 979 00:52:40,240 --> 00:52:42,840 on the disappearance of Azaria Chamberlain in 1980. 980 00:52:44,080 --> 00:52:46,479 Traditionally, this has been Geoff's story, 981 00:52:46,480 --> 00:52:47,719 but they want it to go to you. 982 00:52:47,720 --> 00:52:48,879 The Chamberlains know me - 983 00:52:48,880 --> 00:52:51,079 if they're inclined to speak to anybody, it will be me. 984 00:52:51,080 --> 00:52:52,319 I will get this interview. 985 00:52:52,320 --> 00:52:53,879 You get us to Darwin, I'll make sure 986 00:52:53,880 --> 00:52:56,079 that I am the first person that Lindy Chamberlain sees 987 00:52:56,080 --> 00:52:57,279 when she walks free. 988 00:52:57,280 --> 00:52:59,200 Tim! Ross, is she in there?! 989 00:53:01,080 --> 00:53:04,400 This interview will make you the face of News at Six. 990 00:53:05,920 --> 00:53:07,479 Captions by Red Bee Media 991 00:53:07,480 --> 00:53:09,240 Copyright Australian Broadcasting Corporation 72327

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