1 00:00:01,600 --> 00:00:04,00 (CLOCK WICKS) 2 00:00:11,200 --> 00:00:14,520 Nowa platstspioneverr 3 00:00:23,560 --> 00:00:26,360 Even the longest, the most glittering reign 4 00:00:26,520 --> 00:00:28,920 MUSE Gomme to an end somecay. 5 00:01:17,920 --> 00:01:21,120 Wino could ranlace ner? Alamity of 6 00:01:21,320 --> 00:01:24,320 Old warriors, young prekenders, 7 00:01:24,960 --> 00:01:27,760 lord Billsborough, say, Parky Crairinan. 8 00:01:28,400 --> 00:01:30,680 Yoo oll] ana too rama 9 00:01:30,840 --> 00:01:33,640 Tainiad by a thousand shabby deals, 10 00:01:34,760 --> 00:01:37,160 WMicnael Samuels, Too young. 11 00:01:37,320 --> 00:01:39,320 Wumioolclevern 12 00:01:39,960 --> 00:01:41,760 Panna Woolton. 13 00:01:41,840 --> 00:01:44,160 ent of 2 lout, Bie of a bullly-looy, 14 00:01:44,320 --> 00:01:46,720 Yas, he Gould yell be YYookion. 15 00:01:46,880 --> 00:01:51,40 Henry Collingridge. The people's ravourtte. 16 00:01:51,240 --> 00:01:53,560 A well-meaning fool. 17 00:01:53,720 --> 00:01:56,120 No background ance no bottom. 18 00:01:58,360 --> 00:02:01,80 Winatt, me? Ol, nO, HO, NO. 19 00:02:01,800 --> 00:02:05,80 rn the Chier Whip. Merely a functionary. 20 00:02:05,480 --> 00:02:07,640 It keep the troops in line. 21 00:02:07,720 --> 00:02:10,760 It purt @ bit oF stick about, I make °em jump. 22 00:02:12,120 --> 00:02:17,680 And i shall, of course, give my absolute loyalty to whoever emerges as my leader. 23 00:02:19,00 --> 00:02:21,320 VYourlll naye to excuse me now, 24 00:02:27,400 --> 00:02:31,80 REMAIEIN EW SREADERS TE pacoling lage, is Bricain’s new Prime Minstef, 25 00:02:31,160 --> 00:02:35,360 Today Henry Collingridge emerged as tine popular choles to his parky, 26 00:02:35,520 --> 00:02:38,680 as Prime Minster fin the forthcoming general election. 27 00:02:38,880 --> 00:02:40,960 Mir Gollingnidge, wno is 43 years old) 28 00:02:41,40 --> 00:02:43,40 nas served as Minister for tne Environment 29 00:02:43,240 --> 00:02:45,440 and Minister ror Inner City Grown 30 00:02:45,600 --> 00:02:49,400 ANG! MAS descrload as tne acceptable face of eaypiialisi. 31 00:02:52,720 --> 00:02:55,680 Well, let’s see how Ine coes. 32 00:02:55,760 --> 00:02:58,240 Tnroughourt the span of this government, 33 00:02:58,400 --> 00:03:02,400 we have transformed this country beyond all racognition. 34 00:03:02,560 --> 00:03:05,560 We are how a nation of property owners, 35 00:03:05,720 --> 00:03:08,40 a nation of shareholders, 36 00:03:08,200 --> 00:03:10,520 2 proud hation of men and women 37 00:03:10,680 --> 00:03:14,680 wino know how to get off thelr backsicdes and helo themselves. 38 00:03:18,640 --> 00:03:21,360 We nave acnieved 39 00:03:22,80 --> 00:03:25,360 lll that we Set Our to aanieve 40 00:03:25,560 --> 00:03:27,960 (APPLAUSE) 41 00:03:30,320 --> 00:03:32,240 Now Is tie tume 42 00:03:32,320 --> 00:03:35,960 when Wwe can aifrore to Share our hard-won gains 43 00:03:36,40 --> 00:03:39,760 writin those less suecassrull than ourselves. 44 00:03:41,760 --> 00:03:44,640 Anca now, let our watenworel be tis. 45 00:03:45,880 --> 00:03:48,480 let’s find the right way 46 00:03:48,560 --> 00:03:50,800 ror alll of our people 47 00:03:50,880 --> 00:03:52,760 tO Gomme togetiner. 48 00:03:52,840 --> 00:03:55,240 (CHEERING) 49 00:03:56,360 --> 00:03:58,960 Bloody nonsense. All! come together? 50 00:03:59,120 --> 00:04:02,920 Sounds like a motto of a knocking-shop in Marrakech. 51 00:04:06,160 --> 00:04:08,160 Dear ole Pertrici 52 00:04:08,320 --> 00:04:11,800 Knocking-shop in Marrakech Very wide of the mark. 53 00:04:11,960 --> 00:04:15,960 Our esteemed new leader wouldnt know a knocking-shop if he saw one. 54 00:04:16,120 --> 00:04:20,120 rlis morality is strictly backstreet Sunday school hypocritical cant 55 00:04:20,280 --> 00:04:22,600 picxed Up In Peterborough or Rugeley 56 00:04:22,760 --> 00:04:25,40 or some such God-awrul place. 57 00:04:30,480 --> 00:04:32,880 Not that one holds that against lin, Of Course, 58 00:04:33,40 --> 00:04:35,120 tnoughn we certainly started something 59 00:04:35,200 --> 00:04:37,800 when we let tellows like that Climb up the greasy pole. 60 00:04:38,00 --> 00:04:42,600 Good boy. My own background, aS you see, is somewhat different. 61 00:04:42,760 --> 00:04:45,240 Bure privilege carries responsibility, 62 00:04:45,720 --> 00:04:49,840 fam a loyal servant of the State anc proud to be so. 63 00:04:52,320 --> 00:04:55,920 Besides, I may not think highly of Henry Collingridge 64 00:04:56,80 --> 00:04:58,480 pure It lpelieve ine thinks lnighlhy of me. 65 00:04:58,640 --> 00:05:01,40 It have hopes of high orca, Il MUST Goniress, 66 00:05:01,200 --> 00:05:03,600 and have been promised as mucn by the man himself. 67 00:05:03,760 --> 00:05:07,360 Burt first things first, en? We have a general election to win. 68 00:05:10,520 --> 00:05:13,920 Good evening and welcome to Soeciall 69 00:05:14,80 --> 00:05:16,400 Tine polling stations have just closec| 70 00:05:16,560 --> 00:05:18,360 and we have a long nigitt ahead or us. 71 00:05:18,440 --> 00:05:21,600 CaM MNCMCRAONS M2 nat tne government Will be returned 72 00:05:21,680 --> 00:05:23,800 ut with 2 substantially mnaporiiy,. 73 00:05:24,00 --> 00:05:28,400 For he’s a jolky good fellow! 74 00:05:28,560 --> 00:05:30,960 and Anal so say all of us! 4 75 00:05:31,960 --> 00:05:34,760 -Ghastly people. -Our people. 76 00:05:34,920 --> 00:05:37,320 What was that rightful woman talking about? 77 00:05:37,480 --> 00:05:39,520 Sne wanted the smack of firm government. 78 00:05:39,600 --> 00:05:41,560 Sine waned you wo smack ner bottom. 79 00:05:41,640 --> 00:05:44,320 It coule see that much hOMMACHOSSHEMNE MOONE 80 00:05:44,400 --> 00:05:46,800 What is Collingridge going to co for you? 81 00:05:46,960 --> 00:05:49,360 It don"t know. Pernaps hotning. 82 00:05:50,40 --> 00:05:53,200 -My God, Pve done enougla for lim. -More tan Ine deserves. 83 00:05:53,280 --> 00:05:56,00 That woman thougine nt soul! be Prime Minister, 84 00:05:57,240 --> 00:06:00,440 "Glamis and Cawdor, and King nerearrter.” 85 00:06:00,600 --> 00:06:03,320 It thik that you sinoulle be Prime Minister. 86 00:06:04,200 --> 00:06:07,800 You're twice the man Collingridge is or ever willl pe. 87 00:06:11,280 --> 00:06:14,480 Well, yes, my wife Is vary loyal, 88 00:06:15,280 --> 00:06:19,280 A politician needs a wire. And other people, too, regrettably. 89 00:06:19,440 --> 00:06:21,320 A man Ot needs neloers, 90 00:06:21,400 --> 00:06:24,40 to do his bidding. 91 00:06:26,400 --> 00:06:31,560 Even unwitting pawns wino dont know wie they serve. 92 00:06:32,200 --> 00:06:34,200 Roger O'Neill 93 00:06:34,360 --> 00:06:36,840 ine partys Pulblichty Director, 94 00:06:37,00 --> 00:06:39,600 lore Billsborough’s righit-hancd man. 95 00:06:39,760 --> 00:06:42,80 (HORNS HONING) 96 00:06:44,200 --> 00:06:46,40 JESTISHROGET! 97 00:06:46,240 --> 00:06:49,440 An, ourt cid] you catten that sidestep? Wasnt that magical? 98 00:06:49,520 --> 00:06:52,440 It hac] Pinil Bennett witin that once at Lansclowne Roac. 99 00:06:52,520 --> 00:06:56,880 Open the window, willl you, Rog? Where were you, anyway? 100 00:06:57,40 --> 00:06:59,840 Picking something up. Something to celebrate with. 101 00:07:00,00 --> 00:07:02,320 UROUMARIE SS Sccleivenkiiesses 102 00:07:02,480 --> 00:07:05,280 YY... VMTN MIGUMTE. 103 00:07:05,440 --> 00:07:07,840 YVR YroolMMMND. 104 00:07:08,760 --> 00:07:11,80 Burt I ont talc tert 105 00:07:11,240 --> 00:07:13,560 ney make Inim more... 106 00:07:15,840 --> 00:07:18,440 They make him easier to deal with. 107 00:07:19,880 --> 00:07:22,600 Ane or course, one needs @ sympathetic ear 108 00:07:22,760 --> 00:07:26,360 amongst tne ladies and gentlemen of the press, 109 00:07:26,520 --> 00:07:28,920 nese yallant seekers ariar turin, 110 00:07:33,440 --> 00:07:37,40 NIEWSANCHOR: As we wali? to Go OVvar ko Torbay tor the first result, 111 00:07:37,200 --> 00:07:39,840 llak’s see wnat tne countrywide suing WONG OOKUKE 112 00:07:39,920 --> 00:07:43,720 i’ our exit oll is Am overall majority of 37 saats 113 00:07:43,880 --> 00:07:47,880 would mean that the political map of Great Britain would look like ais, 114 00:07:48,80 --> 00:07:49,680 Jesus} 115 00:07:51,00 --> 00:07:54,320 What are they playing at? WielbacKedEiinosembastalncsSralllGiinenvaly A 116 00:07:54,400 --> 00:07:56,640 oWhy can’t they deliver? -No one’s saying they U lose. 117 00:07:56,720 --> 00:07:59,800 Going in with a majority of 10@ and losing 70-odd 118 00:07:59,880 --> 00:08:02,280 isn’t exaculy a Of Dloody confidence, is it? 119 00:08:02,360 --> 00:08:05,360 Ane never a wore! of ft in the polls. Nobody forecast this. 120 00:08:05,440 --> 00:08:09,40 Greville, Pve been trying to tell you fell be closer than the polls said. 121 00:08:09,200 --> 00:08:11,680 They're Just hot coming our for Collingricge. I tole you that. 122 00:08:11,760 --> 00:08:15,960 On, thank you very mucn, Marttie. That's extremely heloful at this juncturel 123 00:08:16,320 --> 00:08:19,480 What are we going to do now? I mean, Christ, look at that. 124 00:08:19,680 --> 00:08:23,40 Prlome and Dry.” Home and bloocly diy. 125 00:08:23,240 --> 00:08:27,320 =Brilliant! Ane who that Nonsense? I thought you did, Greville. 126 00:08:27,400 --> 00:08:32,720 Itt was dictated to me over the phone ly Our proprietor, Mr Benjamin Lancless. 127 00:08:32,800 --> 00:08:36,800 even he wouldnt want tine late eclition to go out looking like that. 128 00:08:37,400 --> 00:08:39,800 Mattie? Any thoughts? 129 00:08:40,480 --> 00:08:42,720 "Government Majority Slashed"? 130 00:08:42,800 --> 00:08:44,920 "Baek In By A Whisker’? 131 00:08:45,80 --> 00:08:48,320 "i'r Sull Standing But Only Just’? 132 00:08:48,400 --> 00:08:50,600 look, it’s your job on the bloody ine as wall, you know! 133 00:08:50,680 --> 00:08:52,520 Greville, we can airrora to watt a loft, 134 00:08:52,600 --> 00:08:55,00 it's only 20 minutes TU the iFirst result, 135 00:08:55,200 --> 00:08:57,600 Don’t worry. Ill be back in just a sec! 136 00:09:03,680 --> 00:09:05,880 Come ere, you. 137 00:09:06,40 --> 00:09:09,840 -Jeremy is seared shitless. =I told nim it’cl be close. 138 00:09:09,920 --> 00:09:12,840 Ane Pve tole him that we're going to get our analysis out first, 139 00:09:12,920 --> 00:09:15,920 snowing how his ads zapped ine target voters in every category. 140 00:09:16,00 --> 00:09:20,400 Right, So if we win, headquarters will know they ft all to us. 141 00:09:20,480 --> 00:09:22,640 -A\nd if we lose... iif we everyone will say 142 00:09:22,720 --> 00:09:27,480 we ran tne campaign ever and the lousy politicians blew fit. 143 00:09:27,640 --> 00:09:29,640 ROGMC wy OUmOKe, 144 00:09:29,800 --> 00:09:31,800 Bloody maytever. 145 00:09:31,960 --> 00:09:33,960 Fine. Pinel 146 00:09:34,120 --> 00:09:37,280 =(RESULTS PLAVING ON TV) 147 00:09:37,360 --> 00:09:38,920 On, Lore. I think this is ft 148 00:09:39,00 --> 00:09:42,480 -lerty Aloysius Maat ta. aHlappy Sunshine Parey. 149 00:09:42,640 --> 00:09:44,360 boos YOUSS,| 150 00:09:45,840 --> 00:09:49,40 i . - . - n os a ~ ™ ) ADVIOUP, 151 00:09:49,200 --> 00:09:53,200 200 IG, 514. 152 00:09:55,160 --> 00:09:58,760 -George Timothy Granville Gree Narn = CONMSENVALIVES 153 00:09:58,920 --> 00:10:03,320 “aoa 5 LED. - (CHEERING) 154 00:10:05,680 --> 00:10:07,880 Winart’s 23, 0007 155 00:10:08,640 --> 00:10:10,840 aigitt percent Swing. 156 00:10:11,00 --> 00:10:12,960 Majority of 30 or so, 157 00:10:13,40 --> 00:10:15,400 just what they forecast in the exit poll. We'll be alll right. 158 00:10:15,560 --> 00:10:17,880 We've just about saved our bacon. 159 00:10:18,40 --> 00:10:20,360 Well done, Roger! Well done indeed 160 00:10:20,520 --> 00:10:23,120 it that doesnt get you a knighthood, I cont know winert willl 161 00:10:23,200 --> 00:10:24,760 your pardon, it didnt mean to interrupt, 162 00:10:24,960 --> 00:10:28,200 lave you met my assistant, Penny Guy? -Delightted. 163 00:10:28,280 --> 00:10:32,200 So you assist young Roger, do you? What exactly do you assist hin with? 164 00:10:32,280 --> 00:10:34,520 Oln, Just about anytning at alll, actually. 165 00:10:34,720 --> 00:10:36,120 166 00:10:36,280 --> 00:10:38,480 Shalll, er... ? 167 00:10:38,640 --> 00:10:42,280 Oh, abourt...15 minutes? 168 00:10:42,360 --> 00:10:44,560 Rigint, Bye. 169 00:10:45,960 --> 00:10:49,960 You don"t by any chance have an arrangement for leasing her out, do you? 170 00:11:03,960 --> 00:11:05,80 EXCUSe Me, Sir. 171 00:11:05,160 --> 00:11:08,560 it’s alll right, Constable. My name is Charles Collingridge. 172 00:11:08,720 --> 00:11:12,320 -And here is my membership card. I'm sorry, sir. 173 00:11:12,480 --> 00:11:14,00 174 00:11:15,360 --> 00:11:19,680 ali’s alll right, Constable. -Teddy,. r've got myself into a pickle. 175 00:11:19,840 --> 00:11:22,640 -Conne on, Charles. I'm sorry, sir. 176 00:11:22,800 --> 00:11:26,400 Sir, the Prime Ministers expected In rive minutes. 177 00:11:29,40 --> 00:11:31,240 Well, boys, we're back. 178 00:11:31,840 --> 00:11:34,720 Lore, they're alll here. Teddy, fs it all right 179 00:11:34,800 --> 00:11:36,800 for 2 Chap to come and drink nis brother's health? 180 00:11:36,960 --> 00:11:40,440 Aosolurtely, Charles. We're delighted to see you. 181 00:11:40,600 --> 00:11:45,400 -Where’s Hal? -On his way, Charles. Soon be here. 182 00:11:45,600 --> 00:11:48,480 (SIRENS WAILING) 183 00:11:49,800 --> 00:11:51,560 et?) 184 00:11:52,200 --> 00:11:54,480 Itt Goullel nave loeen worse, 185 00:12:00,880 --> 00:12:03,880 i © : on ° Mr O'Neill 186 00:12:04,960 --> 00:12:07,440 “Mr O'Neill “Who is ik? 187 00:12:07,640 --> 00:12:09,920 ine Prime Minister's orice, 188 00:12:11,00 --> 00:12:13,00 it cant near you. 189 00:12:13,200 --> 00:12:16,800 it’s the Prime Minisver ror you, Mr ONeill 190 00:12:18,480 --> 00:12:20,880 (APPLAUSE) 191 00:12:24,240 --> 00:12:25,640 Hello? 192 00:12:25,800 --> 00:12:28,120 Ves, this is Roger ONeill 193 00:12:28,280 --> 00:12:30,80 Tinank you. 194 00:12:30,240 --> 00:12:32,640 Just putting me throug. 195 00:12:33,480 --> 00:12:37,80 Prime Minister! Many, many congratulations 196 00:12:37,160 --> 00:12:38,840 ane how vary Good of you iit is to call, 197 00:12:39,40 --> 00:12:42,160 And ten Wal Uice tio lick it alll ov 198 00:12:42,320 --> 00:12:45,600 very, vary slowly. 199 00:12:45,800 --> 00:12:50,440 Thank you very much, Prime Minister. nt know that Ul be very much appreciated. 200 00:12:50,640 --> 00:12:53,600 And cid t say that alll of this would be taking place 201 00:12:53,680 --> 00:12:55,800 in the firth-year dorm at Benenden? 202 00:12:56,520 --> 00:13:00,920 Prime Minister, I'm overwhelmed. May I tell them that? 203 00:13:01,560 --> 00:13:05,160 Tne Prime Minister just wants me to thank you on nis behalf 204 00:13:05,240 --> 00:13:08,840 Tor running such a fabulous campaign 205 00:13:08,920 --> 00:13:13,40 and lhe says he’s not going to ask for his money back. 206 00:13:13,120 --> 00:13:15,920 (GREBRING AND ARRIAWSE) 207 00:13:22,920 --> 00:13:25,920 aWealll cone! -Thank you, Bertie. 208 00:13:27,480 --> 00:13:30,480 “Well done, Michael. efhanks, Luey. 209 00:13:31,440 --> 00:13:33,440 lism’t ne lovely? 210 00:13:34,520 --> 00:13:38,240 -Many congratulations, Micnael cThank you, Francs. 211 00:13:41,320 --> 00:13:44,120 (ALL TALKING, UNDIES TINCT) 212 00:13:44,320 --> 00:13:48,00 So sorry. Please let me get you anoOner One. 213 00:13:49,480 --> 00:13:52,960 Wiece S@itanlesm@ollimanica es 214 00:13:53,40 --> 00:13:55,520 It’s alll right, ve asked Francis Urquhart to keep an eye on lim. 215 00:13:55,600 --> 00:13:57,120 Urquhart? 216 00:13:57,320 --> 00:13:59,920 hardly see lninn AS One of nature’s nursemaicls. 217 00:14:00,80 --> 00:14:03,320 Prin not so sure, Micnael. Hle’s got a good heart does Francis 218 00:14:03,400 --> 00:14:05,440 our he wont stand for any bloody nonsense. 219 00:14:05,520 --> 00:14:07,400 licleal nursemaicl, in my opinion. 220 00:14:07,480 --> 00:14:10,320 -Damn good thing, too. 221 00:14:10,520 --> 00:14:13,120 Dull dog but sound as a bell. 222 00:14:13,280 --> 00:14:16,320 I get the strong impression Ine doesnt care much for me. 223 00:14:16,400 --> 00:14:18,40 Youre younger than Ine Is. 224 00:14:18,120 --> 00:14:21,840 you make no effort to lide iit. 225 00:14:21,920 --> 00:14:23,200 VYourre better-looking than Ine Is. 226 00:14:23,280 --> 00:14:26,280 -And I'm Jewish. “Well, quite. 227 00:14:26,440 --> 00:14:29,40 But the odd thing about Francis Urquhart is 228 00:14:29,200 --> 00:14:33,00 ned never stab you in the back, however much lhe disliked you. 229 00:14:33,160 --> 00:14:36,600 Not many leit Uke Urquhart. A dying breed, more’s the plity. 230 00:14:36,680 --> 00:14:38,720 “Uh, Teday? =/\in. 231 00:14:38,800 --> 00:14:40,600 Right. 232 00:14:40,760 --> 00:14:43,360 rll wait up here. 233 00:14:45,120 --> 00:14:47,440 (CHEERING) 234 00:14:50,400 --> 00:14:51,720 (INAUDIBLE) 235 00:14:59,720 --> 00:15:03,240 Thank you, thank you alll so much. You've been magnificent. Thank you. 236 00:15:03,400 --> 00:15:06,400 -Hlow’'s It looking, Teddy? =24, possibly 25. 237 00:15:06,560 --> 00:15:09,00 -As bad as that, huln? It’s a majority. 238 00:15:09,80 --> 00:15:11,920 -Five more years, Henry. Ves, there is that. 239 00:15:12,00 --> 00:15:15,00 -Weleome back, Prime Minister. 240 00:15:15,160 --> 00:15:16,840 Following our conversation last week, 241 00:15:16,920 --> 00:15:18,760 Ive had one or two thoughts gioout tne new caloinet, 242 00:15:18,920 --> 00:15:21,520 I'm sure you hava, Frances. rm sure you have. man. 243 00:15:21,680 --> 00:15:24,920 Put them down on paper, would you? And come round first thing in the morning. 244 00:15:25,00 --> 00:15:27,240 EMy pleasure, Prime Minister. shall! Hall 245 00:15:28,520 --> 00:15:31,320 alte's mel -Oh, God, Charlie. Not tonight. 246 00:15:31,480 --> 00:15:34,280 Dont worry. PU look after lim. Charlie! 247 00:15:35,280 --> 00:15:37,680 Irve been hoping for a wore all nigint. 248 00:15:37,840 --> 00:15:41,560 Prancis. Praneis Urquinart. My dear old friend. 249 00:15:41,720 --> 00:15:44,40 It feel like doing, Charlie? 250 00:15:44,200 --> 00:15:46,680 Getting rat-arsed? -Exacily. 251 00:15:46,840 --> 00:15:49,240 Come on, I know a good placa rounc tne comer, 252 00:15:49,400 --> 00:15:53,120 Splendid. Two good cnaps getting rat-arsed together. 253 00:15:53,280 --> 00:15:57,800 Surprised? Well, everybocly can be valuable. That's my philosophy. 254 00:16:08,600 --> 00:16:10,920 Mr Urquhart! Mr Urquharty 255 00:16:11,80 --> 00:16:13,480 No, no, no. Nothing to report. 256 00:16:13,640 --> 00:16:18,280 Ol, hello, Charles. I hope you lac @ little on the winning team. 257 00:16:18,480 --> 00:16:20,800 -You understand I reallly canto. -Are you here 258 00:16:21,00 --> 00:16:22,920 just to aclvise on the new cabinet, Minister Urquhart? 259 00:16:23,00 --> 00:16:24,440 Or is there a job in tt ror you? 260 00:16:24,520 --> 00:16:27,920 It advise the Prime Minister on many matters, as you know, 261 00:16:28,80 --> 00:16:30,280 and my acvice is confidential, 262 00:16:30,440 --> 00:16:34,520 Word is that you're In Une for a senior cabinet position. Is that so? 263 00:16:34,720 --> 00:16:37,280 You can't expect Mme tO COMMenNnt on rumours 264 00:16:37,360 --> 00:16:41,920 nor to keep my Prime Minister watting. Thank you very much, gentlemen, laclies. 265 00:16:42,120 --> 00:16:44,320 Mr Urquinarty 266 00:16:44,480 --> 00:16:46,800 Mr Urquhart, can I have a wore? 267 00:16:51,120 --> 00:16:52,600 ((OONORENS) 268 00:17:04,400 --> 00:17:06,880 ((OONORENS) 269 00:17:13,760 --> 00:17:16,760 Sorry to keep you waiting, Chief Whip. he’s ready for you now. 270 00:17:16,840 --> 00:17:20,440 -Itf you'd Uke to come up to the study? Thank you. 271 00:17:26,640 --> 00:17:28,00 (KNOCK Al DOOR) 272 00:17:28,80 --> 00:17:30,80 Prime Minister, 273 00:17:30,240 --> 00:17:32,880 Teddy. Didn*t realise you'd foe here. 274 00:17:33,80 --> 00:17:35,480 Pull uo a chair, Francis. 275 00:17:39,520 --> 00:17:43,720 Now, Wve lhacd a carafull look at this memorandum of yours. 276 00:17:43,880 --> 00:17:47,360 Youre proposing a very raciical change. 277 00:17:47,440 --> 00:17:50,560 I'd Uke you ito tall me why. “Well, Cf... 278 00:17:50,640 --> 00:17:54,40 Just in general terms. oA right. 279 00:17:54,240 --> 00:17:57,560 We have been In power longer than any party since the war. 280 00:17:57,640 --> 00:17:59,360 It’s a new kind of cnalllenge. 281 00:17:59,440 --> 00:18:01,320 We need to snow that we are not stagnating, 282 00:18:01,400 --> 00:18:04,120 tina we are capable of selHrenewall, 283 00:18:04,200 --> 00:18:06,440 VOUNOWMESUCCeSSIONmOm Nem eaGensiio™ Prime Minister, 284 00:18:06,520 --> 00:18:08,560 of the sort of thing I mean. 285 00:18:08,720 --> 00:18:12,320 Ane now you want to see a great dealll more of that sort of thing? 286 00:18:12,480 --> 00:18:14,600 Well, I think we've had a pretty clear indication from the country 287 00:18:14,680 --> 00:18:18,400 “that people are looking ior cnange. -You think so? 288 00:18:18,480 --> 00:18:20,480 ‘ine new names you've purt forware Inere, 289 00:18:20,560 --> 00:18:23,120 hone of them could be ceseribed as Deing on the Uberal wing of the parity. 290 00:18:23,200 --> 00:18:27,520 sWouldnt you agree, Francis? -No one from the radical right, either. 291 00:18:27,680 --> 00:18:29,880 Theyre all good, sound men, Prime Minster, 292 00:18:30,40 --> 00:18:32,400 Gooe), sound men from tne Shires, hmm? 293 00:18:33,360 --> 00:18:34,960 Guaranteed to co winat they re told? 294 00:18:35,40 --> 00:18:38,440 I'd rather say that they're all men MWin© Nave jpeen larac] ancl eclucaitac! 295 00:18:38,520 --> 00:18:39,920 in € traction or pulalic servica 296 00:18:40,00 --> 00:18:43,800 and have proved their reliability over long years. 297 00:18:43,960 --> 00:18:47,480 Well, yes, that Is another way of putting ft. 298 00:18:47,560 --> 00:18:52,160 And I see you're oiffering your own services in high ofiics? 299 00:18:53,80 --> 00:18:55,480 You willl remember, Prime Minister, 300 00:18:55,640 --> 00:18:58,160 that Some MONS ago we talked about the possibility 301 00:18:58,240 --> 00:19:02,120 rtinat ater the election there migiit be a senior ministerial post. 302 00:19:02,200 --> 00:19:04,520 Ves. Yes, I do rememlber tart. 303 00:19:04,680 --> 00:19:09,280 Things clo change so very quickly in politics, dont they, Francis? 304 00:19:10,80 --> 00:19:12,440 rm very grateful inceed OMY OUIBSUG GE SIN ONS} 305 00:19:12,520 --> 00:19:16,160 lourt It have to tell you now that we disagree with you entirely. 306 00:19:17,880 --> 00:19:21,880 you remember Macmillan, the Night of the Long Knives? 307 00:19:22,560 --> 00:19:26,800 re sacked a thira of nis calbinet and destroyed his government in the process. 308 00:19:27,320 --> 00:19:29,720 ne was out within a year, rranels. 309 00:19:31,720 --> 00:19:34,400 Now, Inera is whart I have in mine. 310 00:19:38,600 --> 00:19:41,880 AS You see, NO cabinet changes att alll 311 00:19:42,40 --> 00:19:46,920 Ill be seen Tor what it is, a sign of strength and sureness of purpose. 312 00:19:48,360 --> 00:19:51,360 Well, I hope the parliamentary party will see ft in that way. 313 00:19:51,440 --> 00:19:55,320 It Fetiner GoUR OM you to press It home to them, Francis, as Chief Whip. 314 00:19:55,520 --> 00:20:00,120 -Ii do assume It have your full support? -Of course. That goes without saying. 315 00:20:00,280 --> 00:20:02,480 Good. I want you to know tart I still ragard you 316 00:20:02,640 --> 00:20:05,560 ror the highest office lout... 317 00:20:06,480 --> 00:20:10,560 you are also the strongest and most deeply respected Chie? Whip 318 00:20:10,640 --> 00:20:14,160 this party las lnacl, rt think I may say, since the war. 319 00:20:14,680 --> 00:20:16,440 Witn such a slender majority in the House, 320 00:20:16,520 --> 00:20:20,520 a good Chier Whip is more important to me than a good Home Secretary. 321 00:20:21,720 --> 00:20:24,120 You are Kinel, Prime Minister. 322 00:20:24,280 --> 00:20:26,600 Mucin too Kiel, 323 00:20:27,840 --> 00:20:29,280 Nothing! 324 00:20:29,360 --> 00:20:32,320 Nothing! Nota damned thing! 325 00:20:32,400 --> 00:20:35,680 And then ine had tine galll to say that he counted on my support! 326 00:20:35,760 --> 00:20:40,320 re sald lnis rave was In my inanes, AliZalbethimWelodialnnaticaiwadalles 327 00:20:40,400 --> 00:20:42,00 lis (hag) 328 00:20:43,240 --> 00:20:44,840 Wingert? 329 00:20:47,400 --> 00:20:50,440 isn't tere. .some turin In fe? 330 00:20:52,160 --> 00:20:54,00 isnt Inis fave in your hands? 331 00:20:54,80 --> 00:20:56,960 No. No, no. Pim in charge of discipline. 332 00:20:57,400 --> 00:21:00,320 Burt I can*t deliver if my troops are disaffected. 333 00:21:00,400 --> 00:21:02,800 Burt arant they cdisafrected now? 334 00:21:03,120 --> 00:21:05,240 HISIWeakinesss 335 00:21:05,320 --> 00:21:09,120 nis revusal wo take responsibility for firm leadership, 336 00:21:09,280 --> 00:21:12,00 It’s going to bring unis government down sooner or later. 337 00:21:12,160 --> 00:21:16,280 Yes. Ane sooner rather than later, in my view. 338 00:21:18,560 --> 00:21:20,560 -Uniless... “Upless 339 00:21:20,720 --> 00:21:23,320 ne were to relinquish tne leadership. 340 00:21:25,400 --> 00:21:27,600 Fe won't Go tna 341 00:21:28,640 --> 00:21:32,640 ware to take the leadership from him. 342 00:21:39,440 --> 00:21:42,160 have you any idea Wing that woulc involve?) 343 00:21:42,360 --> 00:21:47,880 No, burt I would imagine that you have a very good idea, Franels. 344 00:21:48,680 --> 00:21:52,760 And I know that you're capable of doing whatever is necessary. 345 00:21:52,960 --> 00:21:55,360 (DOORBELL RINGS) 346 00:21:55,520 --> 00:21:58,920 “We're hot expecting anyone, are we? aN(OF 347 00:21:59,80 --> 00:22:00,800 PUL Go. 348 00:22:14,520 --> 00:22:16,600 Mer Urquhart. Mattie Storin, 7ime Garoniala, 349 00:22:16,680 --> 00:22:19,640 rin sorry to distur you at home but Irve been trying to contact you alll day. 350 00:22:19,720 --> 00:22:22,320 ed appreciate some help in understanding the thinking 351 00:22:22,400 --> 00:22:24,920 behind this really surprising Announcement about no cabinet changes. 352 00:22:25,00 --> 00:22:28,80 rm sorry, f don"t mean to be rude, pur Jt have no commen« to make. 353 00:22:28,160 --> 00:22:31,760 Mr Urgulnart, that’s a great story but I dont think you'd like us to run ft. 354 00:22:31,920 --> 00:22:34,400 it beg your parcon? Winat story? 355 00:22:35,40 --> 00:22:36,880 “Late last night, there were telltale signs 356 00:22:36,960 --> 00:22:38,600 in the highest party circles. 357 00:22:38,800 --> 00:22:43,200 “Praneis Urquhart, the Chief Whip, wiho nas been denied promotion once again, 358 00:22:43,360 --> 00:22:47,160 "reused to Commen«t on or derenc the Prime Ministers cdeeision.” 359 00:22:48,400 --> 00:22:50,80 it know you, dont i? 360 00:22:50,160 --> 00:22:52,360 Arent you the new girl Greville Preston took on 361 00:22:52,440 --> 00:22:54,240 when they pensioned of ole Cecil Roach? 362 00:22:54,320 --> 00:22:57,560 rim the newisn political correspondent on Zine Guroniela, Mr Urquhart. 363 00:22:57,680 --> 00:22:59,00 364 00:22:59,400 --> 00:23:00,880 Quite, 365 00:23:01,40 --> 00:23:03,520 DOKconmeninsiGeM MISSEStonine 366 00:23:11,400 --> 00:23:13,720 Ol, let me take your Goatt. 367 00:23:15,760 --> 00:23:17,560 Good evening. 368 00:23:17,720 --> 00:23:19,920 Good evening, Mrs Urquihart. 369 00:23:20,80 --> 00:23:22,200 Miss Storin. A journalist! 370 00:23:23,480 --> 00:23:26,600 We'll talk in my study, Elizabeth. Then you won't be disturbed. 371 00:23:26,680 --> 00:23:30,960 My wire likes to Usten to Wagner in tne evenings, Miss Storin. Do come in. 372 00:23:37,00 --> 00:23:39,800 -Would you Uke a drink? I'll have whatever youre having. 373 00:23:39,960 --> 00:23:42,560 “Whisky. All right? Thank you. 374 00:23:43,880 --> 00:23:46,880 Bruicnlacddich, tf you know your malts. 375 00:23:47,40 --> 00:23:48,840 Tinank you. 376 00:23:51,920 --> 00:23:53,800 DO sit clown. 377 00:24:02,120 --> 00:24:04,120 Well, NOWa.J 378 00:24:06,960 --> 00:24:08,960 Mr Urquinart, 379 00:24:09,120 --> 00:24:11,640 PU faithfully recore) 380 00:24:11,720 --> 00:24:13,120 your public loyaltzy no tine Prime Minister 381 00:24:13,280 --> 00:24:18,120 and your derence of lis actions or, in this case, lack of actions. 382 00:24:18,200 --> 00:24:21,40 Burt f want to understand wihat people are really thinking. 383 00:24:21,120 --> 00:24:23,720 It want to know winat you reallly eel, 384 00:24:23,880 --> 00:24:27,680 Ane i think you'd Uke to talk to me, in conficenca, on lobby terms. 385 00:24:27,840 --> 00:24:31,560 -And wnat makes you tnin that? “You didnt have to let me in. 386 00:24:32,320 --> 00:24:35,840 You could have phoned Greville Preston anc complained about my harassment 387 00:24:35,920 --> 00:24:39,280 anc threatened inim witn this ancl ther ane Ine’ nave listened. 388 00:24:39,360 --> 00:24:40,720 BECAUSe ONE thing everyone knows 389 00:24:40,800 --> 00:24:43,480 is that threacs trom Francis Urquinare are not idle threats. 390 00:24:43,560 --> 00:24:45,480 =@oo¢l. -And if I ware to betray your confidencs 391 00:24:45,560 --> 00:24:49,360 you could have me not just sacked put unemployable within the week. 392 00:24:49,560 --> 00:24:53,560 -I'i going to confide in you, ann Ii? all hODS SO. 393 00:24:53,720 --> 00:24:58,120 Everyone says, “Francis Urquinart coulle tell you the answer but he won't.” 394 00:24:58,280 --> 00:25:00,40 Well, at this stage in my career, 395 00:25:00,120 --> 00:25:03,280 it need to uncderstane much more than I need scoop headlines. 396 00:25:03,440 --> 00:25:06,920 it need a triend in high places, Mr Urquhart. 397 00:25:07,480 --> 00:25:10,560 And i tinink you'd Uke to talk to SOMME OMeMUIKeMne® 398 00:25:10,960 --> 00:25:15,800 Ane nobody knows In here tonight, And nobody will 399 00:25:25,560 --> 00:25:29,280 Perhaps you'd Uke to ask me questions, Miss Storin? 400 00:25:30,80 --> 00:25:32,80 Marttie, please. 401 00:25:32,720 --> 00:25:34,840 Ves, Matttie, 402 00:25:35,480 --> 00:25:38,680 Tnere reallly is a lot of rivalry ane dissent 403 00:25:39,160 --> 00:25:41,200 witinin tne cabinet, isnt thera? 404 00:25:43,800 --> 00:25:47,800 Some elements or tne party, some elements in the cabinet, 405 00:25:48,680 --> 00:25:49,960 are ceeply distressed. 406 00:25:50,40 --> 00:25:52,160 They dont think the PM has winert iit takes 407 00:25:52,240 --> 00:25:54,880 ror a full five-year ternn or anywhere near ft. 408 00:25:54,960 --> 00:25:56,960 They see another leadership crisis looming. 409 00:25:57,40 --> 00:26:00,840 And the more ambitious of them want to be well placed when it comes. 410 00:26:00,920 --> 00:26:03,160 Theyre not thinking albourt the good of the party any more, 411 00:26:03,240 --> 00:26:04,920 mucn less the good of the country, 412 00:26:05,360 --> 00:26:07,680 theyre thinking about the next leadership race. 413 00:26:07,840 --> 00:26:10,680 And one might say the same about the Prime Minister, 414 00:26:10,760 --> 00:26:12,280 rthnart he’s thinking abourt his own survival, 415 00:26:12,480 --> 00:26:14,240 mot tne Good of the country. 416 00:26:14,320 --> 00:26:16,280 You might say that, ft couldn't possibly say thart 417 00:26:16,360 --> 00:26:18,600 andl if one wore of this fs linked with my nanne... 418 00:26:18,680 --> 00:26:21,920 if am a loboy correspondent, Mr Urquhart. Dont worry. 419 00:26:22,00 --> 00:26:23,920 re Ul be “senior members of the party” 420 00:26:24,00 --> 00:26:25,760 ane “sources close to tne Prime Minister’, 421 00:26:25,840 --> 00:26:27,640 Good. Wery good. 422 00:26:29,320 --> 00:26:33,240 Gould I ask you wihy you've decided to talk to me? 423 00:26:33,320 --> 00:26:35,920 You don"t usually give interviews at all, do you? 424 00:26:36,480 --> 00:26:40,480 Let's say you turned Up aft the right time. No, no, that’s not fair. 425 00:26:40,560 --> 00:26:42,800 Tinings need to be aired publicly. 426 00:26:42,960 --> 00:26:45,560 Irve reac your sturrr. It's very good. 427 00:26:45,960 --> 00:26:49,280 it think f can trust you to foe fair anc Inonest, 428 00:26:49,360 --> 00:26:52,560 Pernaps you havent been here long enough to be corrupted. 429 00:26:52,760 --> 00:26:55,520 Well, thank you. I hope I never will be. 430 00:26:55,600 --> 00:26:57,600 Coulel I ask you, 431 00:26:57,760 --> 00:27:00,960 if the Prime Minister is experiencing discord in the cabinet, 432 00:27:01,120 --> 00:27:03,480 wouldn't inis move be to sack the dissidents, 433 00:27:03,680 --> 00:27:06,280 get In some new people and some fresh new policies? 434 00:27:06,440 --> 00:27:09,240 You might think so, Mattie, put in all fairmess, ft isnt so easy. 435 00:27:09,400 --> 00:27:12,480 He's not absolutely cartain where the danger lies, for one thing. 436 00:27:12,560 --> 00:27:15,720 Ane a sudden flurry of changes might look like panic. 437 00:27:15,800 --> 00:27:18,800 elihat’s the oficial view. -But you dont agrae with that, co you? 438 00:27:18,960 --> 00:27:22,40 Of course I agree with tt, Maritie. It have to agree with ft. 439 00:27:22,120 --> 00:27:27,640 You, on tne otner hand, migin reel thar if you were the captain of the Titanic, 440 00:27:27,720 --> 00:27:31,520 you wouldnt be saying, "Steady as she goes.” 441 00:27:31,600 --> 00:27:33,920 Soule ne...7 442 00:27:34,00 --> 00:27:36,880 I don"t know low to purt this in a way that youll be able to answer. 443 00:27:36,960 --> 00:27:38,360 iy. 444 00:27:39,560 --> 00:27:41,560 Ih Tt were. J 445 00:27:41,720 --> 00:27:44,80 CAMLAIN OF the Titanic, 446 00:27:44,920 --> 00:27:48,840 which or my senior otlears sinoulc it pe worried aloourt? 447 00:27:49,00 --> 00:27:52,200 PBeware of an ole man in a hurry.” 448 00:27:52,360 --> 00:27:55,160 rave you heare that prrase, Mattie? 449 00:27:58,560 --> 00:28:00,560 Lore Billsborougln. 450 00:28:01,240 --> 00:28:03,800 Burt e's Colllingricge’s closest aclviser. 451 00:28:03,960 --> 00:28:06,160 Surely he can’t still think ne Gould be party leader? 452 00:28:06,240 --> 00:28:08,760 Not at his age, hot from tne Lords. 453 00:28:08,840 --> 00:28:10,280 Sor 454 00:28:11,560 --> 00:28:14,240 He doesnt wamt it ror Inimselr 455 00:28:14,320 --> 00:28:17,280 re wants to pull the strings. 456 00:28:17,360 --> 00:28:20,360 re wants the party leadersnip for one of his protégés. 457 00:28:20,440 --> 00:28:23,440 You might think tart. t couldnt possibly comment. 458 00:28:23,600 --> 00:28:26,600 -You might think that. 459 00:28:28,760 --> 00:28:32,560 lord Billsborougin is setting up Collingridge as an Aunt Sally 460 00:28:32,640 --> 00:28:36,360 So that Micnael Samuels can take his place when the time comes. 461 00:28:38,40 --> 00:28:41,480 You might think tart. t couldnt possibly comment. 462 00:28:41,960 --> 00:28:44,360 Amel how cdo you feel abourt alll this? 463 00:28:44,440 --> 00:28:48,640 Oh, mn just the Chief Whip, Martie. My feelings are neither here nor there. 464 00:28:49,400 --> 00:28:52,160 It look airter morale and discipline amongst the back-benchers, 465 00:28:52,240 --> 00:28:54,800 Keep them up to the mark, listen to their problems, 466 00:28:54,880 --> 00:28:56,440 Nelo them out when I can, 467 00:28:56,600 --> 00:29:00,200 administer some sharp kicks up nine backsicle wien that seems lincicstec, 468 00:29:00,360 --> 00:29:03,80 nead of house sort of thing. 469 00:29:03,800 --> 00:29:05,320 Ir sorry. Tinat sounds vary cneelky. 470 00:29:05,400 --> 00:29:08,840 Not at alll. That’s exactly what it's Uke. 471 00:29:09,280 --> 00:29:11,560 FVvaryone says you're vary good art ft, 472 00:29:12,240 --> 00:29:14,200 It oe@lieva It am, Martie. 473 00:29:14,520 --> 00:29:16,160 It believe It am, 474 00:29:19,920 --> 00:29:22,520 ‘Thank you so mucn for being So generous with your time, 475 00:29:22,600 --> 00:29:24,520 Ii reallly appreciate it. Not at alll 476 00:29:34,520 --> 00:29:36,120 Well?) 477 00:29:37,720 --> 00:29:39,920 interesting girl, 478 00:29:40,560 --> 00:29:41,800 Clever, 479 00:29:42,480 --> 00:29:45,80 Not Elevar? -No, no. 480 00:29:45,160 --> 00:29:47,680 Just clever enough, I should say. 481 00:29:47,760 --> 00:29:50,880 I think she migint be just tne little friend you need, Francis. 482 00:29:51,40 --> 00:29:54,400 A political correspondent with her way to make, I mean. 483 00:29:55,800 --> 00:29:58,80 (BIG BEN CHIMING) 484 00:29:59,720 --> 00:30:04,200 No, Prime Minister, it havent seen the papers yet. Yes. 485 00:30:04,280 --> 00:30:06,00 Tnere was speculation last night 486 00:30:06,80 --> 00:30:08,960 “that tne Prime Minister was unlikely to fight another election. 487 00:30:09,200 --> 00:30:11,840 PAnel that some senior ministers were already manoeuvring for position 488 00:30:11,920 --> 00:30:14,200 “iN tne evant Or an early leadership struggle.” 489 00:30:14,280 --> 00:30:17,480 it's all vary insubstantial, Prime Minister. Someone's flying a kite. 490 00:30:17,640 --> 00:30:20,120 pomeon a, moods ve athe a Franals, listen to tus. 491 00:30:20,280 --> 00:30:22,640 Flore Billsborough, the Party Chairman, 492 00:30:22,720 --> 00:30:25,680 "dismissed as nonsense any suggestion of a leadership election in the offing. 493 00:30:25,840 --> 00:30:30,840 Prlowever, the Party Chairman woul crucial during a leadership race. 494 00:30:31,00 --> 00:30:33,960 "And Billsborougin is known tO be Very to Michael Samuels, 495 00:30:34,40 --> 00:30:37,520 “une Environment Secretary, Wino Gould be one of the contenders." 496 00:30:37,600 --> 00:30:40,880 Damm@m«tt, Francis. IMhis is 7ae Garoniale, Theyre supposed to be our people. 497 00:30:40,960 --> 00:30:44,00 Yas, YOU ME Guece rig: Wl you leave this with me, Henry? 498 00:30:44,80 --> 00:30:47,640 PU get on to Greville Preston and find out who's been telling tales 499 00:30:47,720 --> 00:30:50,520 and tif we don’t get any joy there, we'll go straight to Ben Landless. 500 00:30:50,600 --> 00:30:52,00 Youre absolutely right, 501 00:30:52,80 --> 00:30:54,480 We dont need this from /me Garonicle, loave Tt with me. 502 00:30:54,560 --> 00:30:55,960 PUL put a bit oF stick alboutt. 503 00:30:56,40 --> 00:30:59,480 Thank you, Praneis. And Franeis, Imm very grateful for your support. 504 00:30:59,640 --> 00:31:01,840 Not at alll. Goodloye. 505 00:31:05,880 --> 00:31:08,360 Now, then, Mir Stoart. 506 00:31:08,440 --> 00:31:10,200 You seem to have got yourselif into 2 it of 2 mess 507 00:31:10,280 --> 00:31:13,200 and you havent done a lot for the Image of the party, either, have you? 508 00:31:13,280 --> 00:31:18,520 er, nO. No, Chief Whip. I'd Uke to say how terribly sorry I arn... 509 00:31:18,600 --> 00:31:22,760 You should have thought of that before. Can we do anything for him, Stamper? 510 00:31:22,960 --> 00:31:24,960 Not easy, Chier Whip. 511 00:31:25,120 --> 00:31:28,520 The sergeant Is understandably reluctant to believe our friend here 512 00:31:28,600 --> 00:31:31,760 swopped his car to ask the way to his own bloody constituency. 513 00:31:32,520 --> 00:31:33,640 DeaaGodl 514 00:31:33,720 --> 00:31:35,680 “I'm really awirullly... =Do shut up, Stoat. 515 00:31:35,760 --> 00:31:39,800 “SOMMy, =I did persuade him to stretch a polit. 516 00:31:39,880 --> 00:31:41,640 Fle won't be proceeding. 517 00:31:41,720 --> 00:31:46,920 Really? Oh, my gosinl I can"t begin to tell you how greteiul... 518 00:31:47,00 --> 00:31:50,520 All right, Stoat, you've been ludky. Heard something else funny about you. 519 00:31:50,600 --> 00:31:51,880 reared you were thinking of abstaining 520 00:31:51,960 --> 00:31:54,240 on the second reading or the environment Lill 521 00:31:54,320 --> 00:31:55,720 =Dont. 522 00:31:55,800 --> 00:31:57,720 No. No, of course Not. 523 00:31:57,880 --> 00:32:00,720 Al right, Stoat, take yourself off. And try not to be such a dammed fool. 524 00:32:00,920 --> 00:32:05,120 And if you must use whores, for God's sake go to a decent knocking-shop 525 00:32:05,280 --> 00:32:07,800 where they understane the meaning of discretion. 526 00:32:07,960 --> 00:32:11,720 “Stamper willl give you a Ust. Ves, right. 527 00:32:11,920 --> 00:32:14,320 ‘rinank you very much. Pin so very... 528 00:32:14,400 --> 00:32:17,400 it mean, iif evar there’s anytning, anything at alll... 529 00:32:17,560 --> 00:32:21,560 “Yes, yes, yes. Off you go now. -Goodbye. And, well, ult, 530 00:32:22,680 --> 00:32:24,280 unanks agalin. 531 00:32:26,560 --> 00:32:28,560 Winart a frigittrull Unkle man. 532 00:32:28,640 --> 00:32:31,40 Witte nexcOmt men AninG@kemennmumescnday:si4 533 00:32:31,200 --> 00:32:34,520 tf I hac a cog like that, Pd shoot it. 534 00:32:34,600 --> 00:32:36,320 Well, yes, quite. 535 00:32:36,640 --> 00:32:40,00 -Roger O’Neill’s in the outer office. -Olh, yes. 536 00:32:40,80 --> 00:32:43,600 rt think Ful make this one @ private chat, Stamper. 537 00:32:44,120 --> 00:32:46,520 Winatever you saly. 538 00:32:48,280 --> 00:32:50,80 539 00:32:50,240 --> 00:32:54,560 -Good to sae you. Squash sometine? Iq like that very much. 540 00:32:54,720 --> 00:32:57,520 =lROGer. -Good morning to you, Franels. 541 00:32:57,680 --> 00:33:00,120 “Well, PU be on my wey. -Yes, alll right. 542 00:33:00,200 --> 00:33:03,800 rave a seat, Roger. Good of you to come in. Drink? 543 00:33:04,360 --> 00:33:07,760 t's @ lit early in the morning for me but well, i you're offering... 544 00:33:07,840 --> 00:33:10,440 “Whisky? -An, sure. Why not? 545 00:33:10,600 --> 00:33:13,720 Wanted to thank you for tne good Jol you dic for the party 546 00:33:13,800 --> 00:33:16,560 im tne fUR-UP to tne election. 547 00:33:16,640 --> 00:33:19,360 mino wanted to make you a scapegoat 548 00:33:19,440 --> 00:33:22,240 lourt Ie] have None of that. Ancl nettner woule tne PM, 549 00:33:22,320 --> 00:33:25,800 Good Goel, I hadnt realisec| anyone was blaming me. 550 00:33:27,480 --> 00:33:31,480 -You're not having one yourseli? =It is a bit early in the day for me. 551 00:33:39,00 --> 00:33:41,280 You've been a lit of a bad lad, havent you, Roger? 552 00:33:41,840 --> 00:33:45,200 -VYou've hha your hand fin the till 553 00:33:45,760 --> 00:33:47,760 Francis, you're joking! 554 00:33:47,840 --> 00:33:50,360 Your expenses are pald py Central Office, arent they? 555 00:33:50,440 --> 00:33:52,120 But you've been claiming quite large sums 556 00:33:52,200 --> 00:33:54,760 from the acvertising agency as welll 557 00:33:54,840 --> 00:33:58,440 “it’s a bit naugiicy, Roger. An, that. 558 00:33:59,40 --> 00:34:01,280 it's perfectly simple, Francis. 559 00:34:01,360 --> 00:34:04,80 Tine accounting at Smith Square ISESORS OWA 560 00:34:04,160 --> 00:34:07,80 lif Pel been buying a few lunches, I could wait months to get my money back. 561 00:34:07,280 --> 00:34:10,520 It's So muUcA simpler to get tt from the agency, dont you see? 562 00:34:12,360 --> 00:34:15,280 Inve never taken a single penny IMOXDENSeS: 563 00:34:15,360 --> 00:34:17,600 hat wasn't absolutely legttimerte, Francis. 564 00:34:17,680 --> 00:34:22,240 Not a single penny. And I swear tart to you on my mothers grave. 565 00:34:22,320 --> 00:34:26,920 £22,570 lin the last ten months, It make te, 566 00:34:27,00 --> 00:34:30,360 Uh, nere we are. Have a look at the figures. 567 00:34:30,440 --> 00:34:34,720 Migint be slightly ourt Dut not by more than a tenner or so. 568 00:34:35,480 --> 00:34:38,960 Bit Steep ror a rew luncnes, wouldnt you say? 569 00:34:41,640 --> 00:34:43,640 he's alll so... 570 00:34:43,800 --> 00:34:46,40 (GNEEZANS) 571 00:34:47,320 --> 00:34:49,920 Cocaine’s awfully expensive stuf, isn't ie? 572 00:34:50,720 --> 00:34:54,480 They say it makes a good man brilliant. 573 00:34:54,560 --> 00:34:57,160 tf that’s So, you must be a genius. 574 00:34:58,920 --> 00:35:01,320 Francis, you must believe me. 575 00:35:02,320 --> 00:35:04,720 it havent got a problenn. 576 00:35:05,160 --> 00:35:07,480 I'm not addicted 577 00:35:07,680 --> 00:35:11,120 I just use it occasionally for recreational purposes 578 00:35:11,200 --> 00:35:12,880 and now ane! then Wwinen It have to work late. 579 00:35:12,960 --> 00:35:16,760 it understand, Roger. But there are hot many wino would, are there? 580 00:35:17,320 --> 00:35:21,40 Ane it know this sounds old-fashionec! burt isnt tt illegal? 581 00:35:25,280 --> 00:35:28,440 oWhat are you going to do? -Well, I know what we should do. 582 00:35:28,520 --> 00:35:32,520 Wirtte off the money as a bad debt and you overboard. 583 00:35:34,520 --> 00:35:38,320 Bure f suppose If must have Q Spot for you. 584 00:35:38,400 --> 00:35:41,360 rm going to bail you ourt, Roger. Pm going to save your bacon. 585 00:35:41,760 --> 00:35:46,160 And in return I want your absolute, unquestioning loyality. 586 00:35:47,560 --> 00:35:49,800 Yes. Yes, Of course. 587 00:35:49,880 --> 00:35:52,360 TO me personally, not to the Chairman. 588 00:35:53,160 --> 00:35:56,760 it meee Someone I can trust to keep an eye on things 589 00:35:56,840 --> 00:35:58,560 and help out in general. 590 00:35:58,880 --> 00:36:02,880 “Anything, Francis. Anything at alll AU right, Roger. 591 00:36:05,920 --> 00:36:08,960 Now, Usten to me very carefully. 592 00:36:09,920 --> 00:36:12,520 Why are we consorting with socialists tonight? 593 00:36:12,600 --> 00:36:14,600 isnt that against tne rules or something? 594 00:36:14,680 --> 00:36:17,800 Not a fit OF ft. Stevenkenidhickesinotabacdk 595 00:36:17,880 --> 00:36:20,120 We used to work togetner yaars ago. 596 00:36:20,200 --> 00:36:23,160 he’s going to very pleased with me tonight. 597 00:36:23,960 --> 00:36:27,360 Bit OF a flash git, cont you think? Fancies Inimsellr. 598 00:36:27,560 --> 00:36:31,880 -FaNGles YOU, TOO. -Everybody fancies me except you. 599 00:36:34,480 --> 00:36:37,00 Here ne comes. Tectin ancl itis, 600 00:36:38,800 --> 00:36:41,120 One for you, ane one for you. 601 00:36:42,920 --> 00:36:46,800 li gather you"ve got something ror me. =/@s. 602 00:36:47,800 --> 00:36:51,960 Low do you fancy belng te star of Prime Ministers Question Time? 603 00:36:52,40 --> 00:36:54,400 Mir Kenclricky 604 00:36:56,640 --> 00:36:58,840 605 00:36:59,760 --> 00:37:03,760 It rarer the Honourable Memler to the reply I gave some moments ago. 606 00:37:03,920 --> 00:37:05,920 Mir Kenclricky 607 00:37:06,920 --> 00:37:09,560 WAU the Prime Minister explain to the House 608 00:37:09,640 --> 00:37:14,640 why Ine is not going ahead with tne promised hospital expansion programme? 609 00:37:15,80 --> 00:37:17,400 (SHOUTING) 610 00:37:20,600 --> 00:37:24,240 It Mote tine Honourable Member's Ge Glitablekconeetin 611 00:37:24,320 --> 00:37:27,840 with tine nealitin service and woulle remine him that uncer this government 612 00:37:27,920 --> 00:37:32,120 rene Inealtthn servica has enjoyec! an annual increase of 7%. 613 00:37:32,280 --> 00:37:34,880 Seven percent, in real terms. 614 00:37:35,40 --> 00:37:40,240 Furtinermora, tne nealin service has Denefited more than any other servica 615 00:37:40,320 --> 00:37:43,520 from our determination to racdues inilation 616 00:37:43,600 --> 00:37:47,600 and to operate in a sensible and cost-efficient way. 617 00:37:47,760 --> 00:37:51,600 -That is what Pm doing. 618 00:37:53,640 --> 00:37:56,160 This government has mace a comm«*htmentt 619 00:37:56,240 --> 00:37:59,00 tO expand the hospital building programme. 620 00:37:59,80 --> 00:38:01,00 (SHOUTING) 621 00:38:01,80 --> 00:38:05,720 It IS NOt this government's practice to discuss the specifics... 622 00:38:05,880 --> 00:38:09,600 -It is not this government's practics 623 00:38:09,760 --> 00:38:12,80 to discuss the specifics of new spending plans 624 00:38:12,160 --> 00:38:13,960 in terms of precise cates. 625 00:38:14,400 --> 00:38:16,600 (ALL SHOUTING) 626 00:38:20,00 --> 00:38:22,320 Orcler! Order! 627 00:38:22,640 --> 00:38:24,960 SOnden 628 00:38:26,920 --> 00:38:29,40 =I am not prepared... 629 00:38:29,520 --> 00:38:33,400 i e : i On i - - 00:38:36,160 it am not prepared... 631 00:38:36,360 --> 00:38:38,760 SOnden 632 00:38:40,320 --> 00:38:44,00 Orcler! Orcler! Orcert 633 00:38:48,320 --> 00:38:51,320 did that bloody bastard Kendrick know? 634 00:38:51,400 --> 00:38:53,120 ine cabinet didnt hear about ft TU this morning. 635 00:38:53,280 --> 00:38:54,720 Tinart wouldnt have given linn time. 636 00:38:54,800 --> 00:38:57,680 Ikt fnust have leakec ourt of yesterday's cabinet committee meeting. 637 00:38:57,840 --> 00:39:00,240 Peer MeKenzle was very upset gout tHe CUS. 638 00:39:00,440 --> 00:39:01,880 le would be, as Health Minster. 639 00:39:01,960 --> 00:39:03,680 Bure t dont thnink Ine’d leak to an opposition MP. 640 00:39:03,880 --> 00:39:09,120 ‘rinen wino clicl, Francis? I want him round. I want an example mace of the bastard. 641 00:39:09,320 --> 00:39:11,600 Ii think it was Soneone who wanted to make things difficult 642 00:39:11,680 --> 00:39:13,320 for you personally. 643 00:39:13,480 --> 00:39:17,40 That's why it was leaked to Kendrick rather than the press. 644 00:39:17,120 --> 00:39:21,560 I think we have to Tacs tine face that it may be someone vary to you. 645 00:39:21,640 --> 00:39:25,640 Someone you've always trusted and who now warnits to break you. 646 00:39:27,720 --> 00:39:30,320 renry, I've just heard, 647 00:39:30,400 --> 00:39:32,400 il came straight over. of. 648 00:39:33,120 --> 00:39:35,920 later, Tecchy, tf you'd be so good. 649 00:39:36,80 --> 00:39:40,480 it just have wo enew over a rew things with Franeis here. 650 00:39:41,00 --> 00:39:44,560 Ves. Yes, of course. FUL ules. 651 00:39:45,400 --> 00:39:47,720 come back later, tien. 652 00:39:52,240 --> 00:39:57,840 TiNOSe OF US WHO Care for the nation’s clerence Nave been astonished! to near 653 00:39:57,920 --> 00:40:02,360 that conricential documents nave been left in a public house. 654 00:40:05,160 --> 00:40:07,880 From whence they have rather less surprisingly 655 00:40:07,960 --> 00:40:12,160 found their way into the pages or 7ne Indaoendeant newspaper. 656 00:40:14,480 --> 00:40:18,360 We have been gravely alarmed vo feacl iin these documents 657 00:40:18,440 --> 00:40:23,240 or huge, unnecessary and positively dangerous cuts 658 00:40:23,400 --> 00:40:25,920 in the Territorial Army establishment. 659 00:40:28,120 --> 00:40:32,600 Does the Prime Minister uncderstane the damage that will be done 660 00:40:32,760 --> 00:40:35,680 WO the Governmen«’s suppore over the coming months? 661 00:40:35,880 --> 00:40:39,600 Will tne leader of tne house allow wma 662 00:40:39,760 --> 00:40:43,800 to celbeire ancl to reverse wis decision?) 663 00:40:43,880 --> 00:40:46,00 All: flear, nearl 664 00:40:49,280 --> 00:40:51,760 It would remind my right honourable friend 665 00:40:51,960 --> 00:40:55,200 inert tO Cliseuss the contents OF this stolen document 666 00:40:55,360 --> 00:40:58,720 is tAHtAMOURT to Conconing aN act Of GomMMon tei, 667 00:40:58,800 --> 00:41:03,400 -Polnt or order, Mr Speaker! -Point of order. Sir Jasper Grainger. 668 00:41:03,560 --> 00:41:05,960 Would you not agree, Mr Speaker, 669 00:41:06,120 --> 00:41:09,920 tat Mot to discuss the content Of this stolen document 670 00:41:10,80 --> 00:41:11,680 woul be a breach of fattin, 671 00:41:11,760 --> 00:41:15,400 a betrayal by the government Of fits most loyal supporters? 672 00:41:17,160 --> 00:41:18,880 (INAUDIBLE) 673 00:41:21,360 --> 00:41:24,520 my right honourable friends and it 674 00:41:24,600 --> 00:41:27,200 have listened carefully tO tHe Mmooc of the House. 675 00:41:27,280 --> 00:41:28,640 (AUERTER) 676 00:41:28,720 --> 00:41:32,720 lin the light of representations put from all sides today, 677 00:41:32,880 --> 00:41:35,120 winich has always priced itself 678 00:41:35,200 --> 00:41:37,280 on being a listening government... 679 00:41:37,440 --> 00:41:39,640 (AUERTER) 680 00:41:39,800 --> 00:41:41,400 Oncen! 681 00:41:42,880 --> 00:41:45,600 Tine government will temporarily 682 00:41:47,400 --> 00:41:51,760 rescind tine cuts while ite takes @ further look at the whole question. 683 00:41:51,920 --> 00:41:54,120 AEX SHOUMNG FRESIGHERESi Gi 684 00:41:54,320 --> 00:41:57,440 Resign! Resign! Resigny =OndenkOnden: 685 00:42:02,120 --> 00:42:04,920 Mr Urquhart! Mr Urquharty 686 00:42:06,280 --> 00:42:07,840 Goule you spare me a few seconds, please? 687 00:42:07,920 --> 00:42:11,680 Ah, Miss Marttie Storin. Yes, I think I could find you a few seconds. 688 00:42:11,760 --> 00:42:14,80 Lee's GO Over tnere. 689 00:42:16,440 --> 00:42:19,40 Irve been following your work witin interest, 690 00:42:19,120 --> 00:42:22,720 So has the Prime Minister, though he’s not quite such an admirer. 691 00:42:22,800 --> 00:42:25,760 -He had a terrible day today. Not unknown 692 00:42:25,840 --> 00:42:28,440 ror 2 Prime Minister to change his mind. 693 00:42:28,520 --> 00:42:32,40 Though we're not often privileged to see him cdo ft in public, eh? 694 00:42:32,120 --> 00:42:34,520 Well, Ul alll blow over, I dare say. 695 00:42:34,680 --> 00:42:39,920 WU ft? Two major leaks in less than a month. Where are they from? 696 00:42:40,00 --> 00:42:45,320 I don"t know, my dear. I'm responsilole for the back-benchers, not the cabinet, 697 00:42:45,400 --> 00:42:47,880 though I dare say MU be asked to final out, 698 00:42:48,80 --> 00:42:51,320 Tine leaks are coming out of the cabinet? 699 00:42:51,400 --> 00:42:53,40 Ane the Prime Minister is ordering an investigation 700 00:42:53,120 --> 00:42:55,240 imo his own closest collleaques? 701 00:42:55,320 --> 00:42:59,520 You might think tart. t couldnt possibly comment. 702 00:43:00,960 --> 00:43:02,280 Tinank you. 703 00:43:03,560 --> 00:43:08,360 All right! Don"t tell me about ttl something abourt itl 704 00:43:09,120 --> 00:43:13,720 Tinat is exactly what is wrong with this goddamn county. 705 00:43:13,880 --> 00:43:16,280 Everyone Wants to give you their analysis 706 00:43:16,440 --> 00:43:20,00 or what's wrong and why nothing ever goddamn works! 707 00:43:20,80 --> 00:43:24,880 Nobody wants to get off thelr butt and make the goddamn thing work) 708 00:43:25,840 --> 00:43:30,840 Lonconl! Jesus! Id ratner run € pusiness iin the Solomon islancs) 709 00:43:30,920 --> 00:43:33,720 Thoughts of a newspaper proprietor. 710 00:43:33,880 --> 00:43:38,200 -Hle may be right. Oh, Goal “What are you working on? 711 00:43:39,40 --> 00:43:43,40 It's a thing albour tine leaks, Urquhart’s leading the witch-humt. 712 00:43:43,200 --> 00:43:46,680 it Go tinink Ine has a SOFt Of... I don’t know, 713 00:43:47,800 --> 00:43:49,760 magnetism albourt ini. 714 00:43:49,840 --> 00:43:52,40 Kissinger Synedrome. 715 00:43:54,640 --> 00:43:56,960 Tine aphrodisiac efiract of power. 716 00:43:58,80 --> 00:44:02,840 il quess that must be It. “Not much chance for the likes of me. 717 00:44:02,920 --> 00:44:05,00 Women cont exactly tremble 718 00:44:05,80 --> 00:44:07,560 at the nakec, unbricled domination of the deputy editor. 719 00:44:07,640 --> 00:44:11,680 You have got a nice faca, though. 720 00:44:12,680 --> 00:44:17,280 it dont know what's the matter with nim, Francis. I feel he’s not listening. 721 00:44:17,440 --> 00:44:20,120 As though he doesnt trust me any more. 722 00:44:20,320 --> 00:44:23,320 ne it all to you, Teddy. Surely he recognises that. 723 00:44:23,480 --> 00:44:26,560 Burt I know what you mean. I dont taint he trusts any of us any more. 724 00:44:26,760 --> 00:44:29,120 It's very cistressing, Franels. 725 00:44:29,200 --> 00:44:31,400 low can we lnela the man when ihe won't let us help him? 726 00:44:31,600 --> 00:44:35,600 Well, PU continue to putt the rear On into the troops as long as I can. 727 00:44:35,760 --> 00:44:39,240 Burt there Gomes a time, we're nowhere near it yet, of course. 728 00:44:39,440 --> 00:44:41,920 Yes, yes, yes, quite. 729 00:44:42,80 --> 00:44:45,800 You will keep me informed, won't you, Francis? 730 00:44:45,960 --> 00:44:49,640 Now more than ever Ine needs wise counsel, 731 00:44:50,40 --> 00:44:52,920 OF course I willl, Tecdey. Goodlaya, now. 732 00:44:53,320 --> 00:44:55,800 I think Lore Billsborougih’s starting to touch a bit. 733 00:44:55,880 --> 00:44:59,120 Shame. Used to be a nell af an operator in nis day. 734 00:44:59,200 --> 00:45:01,480 Well, work to do, 735 00:45:03,280 --> 00:45:04,800 (TELEPHONE RINGING) 736 00:45:06,480 --> 00:45:11,80 Well, yes. A couple of leaks are alll very well, but it takes more than that. 737 00:45:11,240 --> 00:45:13,560 A big scandal, pernaps. 738 00:45:13,720 --> 00:45:15,400 AYpolinicaltscancall 739 00:45:15,480 --> 00:45:18,320 Or a scandal about something people really understand. 740 00:45:18,480 --> 00:45:20,760 741 00:45:23,920 --> 00:45:27,80 250,000, Mr Urquhart. 742 00:45:27,160 --> 00:45:30,440 ite's a vary generous donation, Mr Jhabwala. 743 00:45:30,520 --> 00:45:34,520 We dont often see such large sums in cash. 744 00:45:34,680 --> 00:45:36,640 rr @ little old-fashioned, Mr Urquinart. 745 00:45:36,720 --> 00:45:39,320 It prever to trust casin ratiner than cashiers. 746 00:45:39,400 --> 00:45:41,440 And, ulh, strictly speaking, 747 00:45:41,520 --> 00:45:45,120 you should hand it to une Party Treasurer, hot to me. 748 00:45:45,240 --> 00:45:49,600 Oh, but you are my Member or Parliament, Mer Urquhart. I know youl. 749 00:45:49,680 --> 00:45:54,600 I wrust you. On, Wim sure tne Party Treasurer fs an excellent man 750 00:45:54,680 --> 00:45:58,520 put you, Mr Urguinare, you are my friend. 751 00:45:58,600 --> 00:46:01,560 Well, i'm very touche, efit... 752 00:46:01,640 --> 00:46:04,240 Ane no, f hope vo gain notning. 753 00:46:04,400 --> 00:46:09,400 Except my wire and I would be thrilled to Meet the Prime Minister 754 00:46:09,480 --> 00:46:11,720 ir ne Snould ever visite the constituency. 755 00:46:11,800 --> 00:46:13,840 Pin sure that can be arranged. 756 00:46:35,920 --> 00:46:38,600 (SNORTING) 757 00:46:44,880 --> 00:46:47,480 Accommocartion acicress. 758 00:46:47,640 --> 00:46:52,760 Three month payment in acvance. That's fine. 759 00:46:52,840 --> 00:46:56,280 -So you're working round here now, ah? -VYealh, that’s right. 760 00:46:56,360 --> 00:47:00,400 -Collingridge. € Collingridge. 761 00:47:01,00 --> 00:47:02,800 Right, 762 00:47:02,960 --> 00:47:06,960 I might, uh, might look you up myself one of these days. 763 00:47:07,480 --> 00:47:09,280 Do you specialise at alll, Uke? 764 00:47:09,360 --> 00:47:12,720 Yeah. Weroal abuse ane colonic irrigation. 765 00:47:12,800 --> 00:47:13,800 On, 766 00:47:14,240 --> 00:47:16,640 -Bya, then. -Bye. 767 00:47:26,800 --> 00:47:28,800 -Nasty little man. 768 00:47:29,00 --> 00:47:31,200 Itt was all right, though? SESW OSCESON 769 00:47:31,280 --> 00:47:34,00 Why couldnt Charlie Collingridge do ht himselli? 770 00:47:34,160 --> 00:47:35,480 It mean, fi’s a bit of a waste of money 771 00:47:35,560 --> 00:47:37,760 paying me 18 grane tO Fun errands, isnt it? 772 00:47:37,840 --> 00:47:40,320 Come on, I'm supposed to be the brains Of this outfit, 773 00:47:40,400 --> 00:47:43,120 You are. You are, I swear ttl 774 00:47:43,200 --> 00:47:47,600 Well, what's he want It for, anyway? Don't tell me he’s going on the game. 775 00:47:47,760 --> 00:47:51,160 rarely. PM's brother needs to be carefull 776 00:47:51,320 --> 00:47:54,720 Sure I dont know what it’s for. Spanking mags, for alll I know. 777 00:47:54,800 --> 00:47:58,440 “Using his real name? -Well, ours is not to reason wihy. 778 00:47:58,520 --> 00:48:00,720 We're doing a special ravour, 779 00:48:00,800 --> 00:48:03,280 The request comes from the very top anc we dont breatine a wore to a soul, 780 00:48:03,360 --> 00:48:04,880 Fall right? oRigitt. 781 00:48:31,800 --> 00:48:35,600 “You wish to open the account with... £50,000. 782 00:48:35,760 --> 00:48:38,640 -excalllent. i cash. 783 00:48:40,760 --> 00:48:44,560 Excallent. A high-interest current account, sir? 784 00:48:44,720 --> 00:48:47,520 Wall, no. f sinan"t need ‘to draw on ft imnmeciately. 785 00:48:47,680 --> 00:48:50,40 Could I purchase some shares through you? 786 00:48:50,120 --> 00:48:52,480 Burt OF course. It would be a pleasure. 787 00:48:52,640 --> 00:48:55,40 Menclox Chemicals 788 00:48:55,200 --> 00:49:00,00 20,000. You shoul be able to get them for about 24@ penes. 789 00:49:00,360 --> 00:49:04,240 Urn, im rather pressed for tine. Could I leave that with you? 790 00:49:04,320 --> 00:49:07,680 We should be able to contin tt Tor you oy four this afternoon, sir. 791 00:49:07,880 --> 00:49:11,560 -Excalllent. Thank you very much. Not at all, Mr Collingridge. 792 00:49:11,800 --> 00:49:13,480 It's a pleasure. 793 00:49:18,720 --> 00:49:21,680 Junior Minister of Heaktn, MSE Makepedces 794 00:49:21,760 --> 00:49:24,160 With permission, Mr Speaker, el like to Make 9 sitstementt., 795 00:49:24,320 --> 00:49:27,840 Tine Department of Health, on the advica of the Chie? Medical Orficer, 796 00:49:27,920 --> 00:49:31,920 nas today licensed three new drugs for general use. 797 00:49:32,00 --> 00:49:36,520 Cyoernox, manuiacturec DYZ Wend oxg@hemicalteompanys 798 00:49:36,600 --> 00:49:39,680 with general application tn tine treatment OF fheumetoicl artoritis 799 00:49:39,800 --> 00:49:41,120 anc ralatec| diseases! 800 00:49:42,360 --> 00:49:44,160 Charles Collingricge here. 801 00:49:44,240 --> 00:49:46,880 You were kind enough to open an account for me last week, 802 00:49:47,40 --> 00:49:49,640 rim airaicl Pye hac to alter my plans entirely, 803 00:49:49,800 --> 00:49:53,600 The negotiations on the hotel in Turkey have fallen through 804 00:49:53,760 --> 00:49:57,480 and Inn ilying back to Kenya at the end of the week, 805 00:49:57,880 --> 00:50:01,920 Well, can"t be Ineloed. Had a bit of luck with those Mencox shares, though. 806 00:50:02,00 --> 00:50:04,400 Should clear 9 or 19,000 on them. 807 00:50:04,560 --> 00:50:08,200 Can you sell those today at anything over 295? 808 00:50:08,280 --> 00:50:12,280 Ane tll come in tomorrow morming to close tine account, 809 00:50:13,40 --> 00:50:17,160 Can you send a closing statement to my London acdcress? 810 00:50:17,240 --> 00:50:19,200 Charles Colllingricge, 811 00:50:19,280 --> 00:50:21,600 216 Praed Strest, 812 00:50:22,400 --> 00:50:24,00 Wo. 813 00:50:25,360 --> 00:50:28,40 Thank you very much for all your help. Goodbye. 814 00:50:30,200 --> 00:50:34,400 -Not working this morning, Francis? -Oh, yes, Elizabeth, I am working. 815 00:50:35,40 --> 00:50:38,840 rim working very welll, aS Q matter of jac. 816 00:50:39,360 --> 00:50:40,800 Very good or you to come ih, Humphrey. 817 00:50:40,880 --> 00:50:44,360 Tt couldnt really get away and I didn’t feel comfortable holding all this money. 818 00:50:44,920 --> 00:50:47,600 Firty thousand? What's he hoping to get out of it? 819 00:50:47,680 --> 00:50:50,200 rive minutes alone with tne PM, lhe says. 820 00:50:50,360 --> 00:50:52,760 Bit More than the going isnt te? 821 00:50:52,920 --> 00:50:56,920 Well, PU write to Mr Jinalwalla today. Chaps Uke him should be encouraged. 822 00:50:57,80 --> 00:50:59,920 -Yes, linceed. -/A\nal rll see the PM is inrormed. 823 00:51:00,720 --> 00:51:02,720 Adour time ine heared a bit of good news. 824 00:51:06,120 --> 00:51:08,520 (BIG BEN CHIMING) 825 00:51:35,00 --> 00:51:37,00 (CHIMING GROWS LOUDER) 826 00:51:41,480 --> 00:51:43,680 Mr Urquinare. 827 00:51:44,440 --> 00:51:46,760 Good morning, Meartttie. 828 00:51:50,480 --> 00:51:52,320 It couldnt believe it when you said “roof garden”. 829 00:51:52,400 --> 00:51:54,360 Mel MO idea it was here, it’s amazing! 830 00:51:54,440 --> 00:51:57,360 Surprisingly few people know about ft. I like to keep it that way. 831 00:51:57,440 --> 00:51:59,800 Good placa to get away irom the rabble. 832 00:51:59,880 --> 00:52:02,280 So, wheat was it, Martie? 833 00:52:02,440 --> 00:52:04,840 Well, really, I just wanted to thank you for alll your Inelo 834 00:52:04,920 --> 00:52:06,800 over tne last couple of months. 835 00:52:06,880 --> 00:52:11,00 -You must be glad theyre over. “Well, we've known easier times. 836 00:52:11,80 --> 00:52:14,680 And winat makes you think the summers going to be any better for us? 837 00:52:14,760 --> 00:52:16,960 What co you mean? 838 00:52:17,120 --> 00:52:22,120 Gan I say something in absolute contfidenca, not even on lobby terms? 839 00:52:22,280 --> 00:52:25,240 Yes. Yes, Of Gourse you can. 840 00:52:27,600 --> 00:52:29,320 Imve nearel Inimes that te taloloicds 841 00:52:29,400 --> 00:52:31,680 are Golng to moun 2 personal attack on the PM. 842 00:52:31,880 --> 00:52:35,200 A particularly nasty one. They re going to use his brother. 843 00:52:35,280 --> 00:52:37,440 Hlis brother? S@itanlesm@ollimanica es 844 00:52:37,520 --> 00:52:41,440 Dont you know him? Well, between the two of us, he’s a bit of a Viability. 845 00:52:41,520 --> 00:52:43,920 Alcohol problem. everywhere. 846 00:52:44,80 --> 00:52:45,680 Ane wnen ine’s had MUCA to erin, 847 00:52:45,760 --> 00:52:48,120 Nes Hot too sure of nis sexual orientation. 848 00:52:49,240 --> 00:52:51,240 Well, you see the problem. 849 00:52:51,320 --> 00:52:54,240 If tne PM clisowmns lnis brother, ne’s 2 lneartless bastarel, 850 00:52:54,400 --> 00:52:58,40 it he stands bby lhim, he’s a security iSkeanckGodiknowsiwitatelsey 851 00:52:58,120 --> 00:53:02,120 -Tinatt’s how they'll play it. “Why are you telling me? 852 00:53:02,200 --> 00:53:05,160 Because I think you're a responsible and honourable journalist. 853 00:53:05,400 --> 00:53:09,240 Because I trust you. And, 854 00:53:09,320 --> 00:53:14,320 well, because I think we're going to need alll the friends we can get. 855 00:53:15,400 --> 00:53:18,720 There isnt any chanes lhe migint be involved in something unsavoury 856 00:53:18,800 --> 00:53:21,680 with Inis brother, is there? -Olh, NO. 857 00:53:21,840 --> 00:53:24,760 No, tin sure there isnt. 858 00:53:24,840 --> 00:53:27,320 tie’s fond or lnis lorothner put he’s not a complete fool. 859 00:53:27,520 --> 00:53:30,760 You'd have to say tat. You'd have to cover up for him 860 00:53:30,840 --> 00:53:33,00 even if you thougint there was something. 861 00:53:33,80 --> 00:53:35,560 Pernaps. But there isn’t, is there? 862 00:53:38,40 --> 00:53:40,880 ile does seem to need a lot or propping up, henry Collingridge. 863 00:53:40,960 --> 00:53:43,560 Well, that’s alll part of muy fol. 864 00:53:43,840 --> 00:53:46,640 And tts all worth ft, wouldnt you say? 865 00:53:47,480 --> 00:53:52,40 Well, since you ask, no. Because I nappen to think there’s at least one man 866 00:53:52,120 --> 00:53:55,160 wino*cl make a much petiter leader. 867 00:53:57,800 --> 00:54:00,400 You fnigiie think that, Martie. 868 00:54:00,680 --> 00:54:03,280 It couldnt possibly comment.