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00:01:17 Lizzie?
00:01:18 Yes, William? I won't be a moment. William?
00:01:22 I've just rung to say that Paul is here.
00:01:25 - Paul?
00:01:30 Paul is here.
00:01:32 Paul is with you?
00:01:33 Not actually with me, no.
00:01:37 He looks extraordinary, too.
00:01:39 He looks like he has been living in a cave.
00:01:42 You've no idea what he wants?
00:01:45 - Why he might want to see me?
00:01:49 Not a clue.
00:02:32 Paul, is it you?
00:02:35 It is you. How extraordinary, after all this time.
00:02:38 It is me, yes.
00:02:40 - How goes it?
00:02:42 Very well. And with you? You look...
00:02:44 - Like shit?
00:02:48 Different. Tiny bit different.
00:02:50 - Busy, are you?
00:02:52 Always busy, stirring away at this and that.
00:02:55 - You weren't looking for me, were you, Paul?
00:02:59 - Why were you doing that?
00:03:02 You haven't seen where I am living now,
00:03:05 No, that would be good.
00:03:08 Look, Paul, I'm running late as it is,
00:03:14 Very important.
00:03:15 And as you can see, the meter is running.
00:03:19 And I'm very uncharacteristically paying
00:03:25 - Same number, isn't it?
00:03:27 Yeah, I'll call tomorrow without fail.
00:03:29 Go. Go now to the Savoy, go.
00:04:14 Hello. This is Charlie.
00:04:20 Now I was just explaining to Charlie
00:04:23 there was actually no word for "woman".
00:04:27 You believe me? It's a joke.
00:04:30 Marvellous. Absolutely marvellous!
00:04:33 There are facts in here
00:04:39 WILLIAM: There she is.
00:04:42 Always on time.
00:04:44 Regular as clockwork.
00:04:50 Nobody seems to have noticed her except me.
00:04:56 Ingrid, the man, was left for...
00:05:00 - Yasmin.
00:05:04 - Hi.
00:05:07 You walk by here all the time.
00:05:09 That's right. It's my lunch hour.
00:05:12 - I'm Paul. Paul Reynolds, by the way.
00:05:17 And that's your home. I know that, too.
00:05:20 And these are all your grounds,
00:05:23 But this is a right of way, isn't it?
00:05:26 - I'm all right here, aren't I?
00:05:28 You're free to go wherever on my land,
00:05:31 Thanks.
00:05:32 - And you are?
00:05:35 Lizzie Thomas.
00:05:38 So, I know all about your property,
00:05:42 I read about you
00:05:45 You don't want a drink? Or a little food?
00:05:48 - Or a job?
00:05:51 Not today, but maybe...
00:05:53 - I've a selection of possibilities.
00:05:58 I can't be late back for work.
00:06:03 Will she look back?
00:06:05 I bet she doesn't look back.
00:06:11 All our W's in the right place, are they?
00:06:17 All our R's nice and perky, are they?
00:06:23 I think we have a tiny bit of slippage here,
00:06:28 All our F's and K's in good order, are they?
00:06:42 I know this customer.
00:06:44 Mrs Wheeler will see to the customer,
00:06:50 - What are you doing here?
00:06:53 - As what?
00:06:56 - At first? That sounds dangerous.
00:06:59 It's exactly what it seems.
00:07:04 - You must have loads of secretaries.
00:07:09 And why is that?
00:07:10 You'll see, I expect,
00:07:13 Enough chat, Lizzie. Back to work.
00:07:18 What've you got to lose?
00:07:20 I'll start in a month.
00:07:22 - It's too late.
00:07:24 Take it or leave it.
00:07:41 (PEOPLE TALKING)
00:07:50 (PEOPLE LAUGHING)
00:08:14 Here she is.
00:08:18 With her typewriter.
00:08:22 She looks the business.
00:08:28 WILLIAM: It's the Albert brothers. They're artists.
00:08:31 (TYPEWRITER CLACKING)
00:08:32 Actually, they're not really brothers, as it happens.
00:08:35 They just think it's a more handy label
00:08:40 The Albert Brothers.
00:08:42 It's not bad, actually.
00:08:45 There's a couple of old aristos,
00:08:47 You don't need to worry about them.
00:08:49 That's Neville Coyle. He's making his name
00:08:55 He's always very pale. Baby-smooth complexion.
00:08:58 I call him The Blob. He's one to watch.
00:09:00 (TYPEWRITER CLACKING)
00:09:03 Then it's Francis Butterworth,
00:09:07 He's only ever written one book in his life,
00:09:13 There's Redfern, of course. He's a revolutionary.
00:09:16 Has very radical ideas,
00:09:18 how to teach children how they should
00:09:21 Never take exams.
00:09:24 Paul collects people that interest him...
00:09:28 and then lets them do whatever they want.
00:09:32 - And now he has collected you.
00:09:35 I'm just the secretary. That is quite different.
00:09:40 Graham.
00:09:42 He's a poet, and a homosexual.
00:09:45 Quiet bloke, but he makes no secret of it.
00:09:52 Then, of course, there's William Sneath...
00:09:55 me.
00:09:57 Who, for some reason caught Paul's eye
00:10:01 and is hoping to prosper just by being near him.
00:10:08 Each party is bigger than the last.
00:10:11 You'll just have to hope you're not here
00:10:18 Those are great decorations.
00:10:23 Why don't any of his secretaries last?
00:10:26 I wouldn't know, would I?
00:10:28 Nearly there.
00:10:30 Sorry?
00:10:33 I mean you've nearly reached the room
00:10:39 - Will this do?
00:10:42 It's so good you're here.
00:10:47 When do you want me here tomorrow?
00:10:49 - 8.30? 9:00?
00:10:53 There's never any rush.
00:11:01 (MAN SHOUTING)
00:11:04 (BELL RINGING)
00:11:29 (RINGING CONTINUES)
00:11:37 (DEEP VOICE) Lizzie!
00:11:45 (RINGING STOPS)
00:11:48 Come in.
00:11:53 Oh, I am... I'm so sorry. I'm...
00:11:55 - I thought somebody was calling me.
00:12:00 (BELL RINGING)
00:12:01 (DEEP VOICE) Lizzie!
00:12:02 (GIRLS LAUGHING)
00:12:03 - I'll be back in my office, if you want me.
00:12:07 - What can he have in mind?
00:12:11 Please, I want to talk to you.
00:12:13 Please, okay? There's a nice spread there
00:12:18 Stop it! Stop. Christine, stop it!
00:12:43 I'm so sorry.
00:12:45 - Everything took much longer than we expected.
00:12:54 It is all clear now. He's ready for you.
00:13:00 You can go in now.
00:13:10 That was unforgivable, I know.
00:13:14 - I'm sorry.
00:13:19 'Cause if it was, I really hope I failed it.
00:13:22 Well, we really should do some work
00:13:27 Let me show you something.
00:13:30 Come over here.
00:13:42 Here is everything I intend to do.
00:13:46 All my plans are here.
00:13:50 - The future is in this room.
00:13:55 You can find it in all this mess?
00:13:58 Usually. Most days.
00:14:03 I've been lucky, so far.
00:14:05 You know, with property.
00:14:09 I've made pots of money
00:14:17 But in here...
00:14:19 In here, this is what I really want to do.
00:14:23 The list of the top ten projects.
00:14:27 What I plan for the next few years.
00:14:30 A city centre I have a great scheme for,
00:14:36 - And then there are the windmills.
00:14:43 Am I Don Quixote?
00:14:46 Not quite sure, yet.
00:14:51 I need a little help with this, as you can see.
00:14:55 (WATER LAPPING)
00:14:57 Someone who'll crack the whip.
00:15:00 Get it organised.
00:15:01 (WATER LAPPING)
00:15:10 (LIZZIE GASPING)
00:15:19 And I'm interested in crocodiles, too.
00:15:25 - Why?
00:15:32 You'll stay?
00:15:35 - Help me make all this come true?
00:15:39 Of course. I'm not quite as lazy as I seem.
00:15:42 We'll work ultra normal hours.
00:15:46 - Not too many parties?
00:15:50 I don't want to hold any more. I promise.
00:15:53 Not for a long while.
00:16:00 I thought I might make each project colour-coded.
00:16:03 Give it its own colour,
00:16:08 It's terrific.
00:16:11 A code in colour.
00:16:17 It's great.
00:16:29 MAN: (TEASING) She's coming.
00:16:32 The secretary is a-coming.
00:16:44 Lizzie?
00:16:46 Always in such a hurry.
00:16:51 - Morning.
00:16:55 There are eight letters from America...
00:17:01 - and one from Poland.
00:17:06 Nice day.
00:17:10 (WHISTLING)
00:17:15 Come on.
00:17:17 (PEOPLE CHEERING AND LAUGHING)
00:17:24 (SNORING)
00:17:38 Just got to a difficult part...
00:17:40 in my book...
00:17:43 just struggling with it, as you can see.
00:17:47 Competitive sport's
00:17:52 Don't you know?
00:17:58 NOSCP.
00:18:01 "Noscp."
00:18:04 No School Competitions.
00:18:08 REPORTER: (ON TV)
00:18:10 fought a pitched battle against the police.
00:18:13 Some were as young as 12,
00:18:16 It lasted for eight hours and at the end of it
00:18:18 Merseyside's chief constable
00:18:21 "We were set up,"he said.
00:18:24 (WHISPERING) Whatever you do,
00:18:27 And still the bricks, stones and lumps of iron
00:18:33 And against all this,
00:18:37 (VOLUME DECREASING)
00:18:38 Always working.
00:18:40 Always buried in Paul's papers.
00:18:43 Yes, there are some really great ideas in here.
00:18:47 So, you see blue for instance,
00:18:51 Everything to do with wind power, that's blue.
00:18:55 We can see where all that is now, at a glance.
00:18:57 It's magical.
00:18:59 Spectacular.
00:19:02 I never thought the room could look like this.
00:19:05 So we're ready then, for the next stage?
00:19:09 Making these things happen?
00:19:16 Yeah, we are. Absolutely.
00:19:19 There is just one other colour before then.
00:19:22 - This colour.
00:19:25 It's my birthday in a couple of weeks.
00:19:33 - Come on, Lizzie, don't look like that.
00:19:35 It's not a party.
00:19:36 No. But you must think I'm an awful killjoy,
00:19:42 - I thought we were going to really start.
00:19:47 After one very small, everyday picnic.
00:19:52 LIZZIE: It's ready.
00:19:55 (GONG SOUNDING)
00:20:14 (PEOPLE CHUCKLING HEARTILY)
00:20:17 ALL: One, two, three.
00:20:21 ALL: Whoo!
00:20:42 My sister's enjoying herself.
00:20:45 Good luck to her.
00:20:49 But look at all the rest of them,
00:20:53 gobble, gobble, gobble.
00:20:56 They can't believe their luck, can they?
00:21:00 I think I will make the toast.
00:21:02 (GLASS TINKLING)
00:21:04 The toast.
00:21:05 Surely the time is right for the birthday toast.
00:21:09 The politician. Of course, it has to be him
00:21:14 To Paul, on his birthday.
00:21:16 No number. Don't put a number on it.
00:21:22 We're all very aware of how privileged we are
00:21:29 in what must be
00:21:34 We second that.
00:21:36 To Paul, the maestro.
00:21:39 The only patron
00:21:44 I endorse all of that and more,
00:21:46 because if it wasn't for you,
00:21:50 This is pathetic. I'll show you how to do it.
00:21:57 What we should be saying...
00:22:00 PAUL: (LAUGHING) Here he comes.
00:22:02 ...is this.
00:22:04 Paul...
00:22:06 you have vision, vision beyond your years...
00:22:11 because with you, there're no structures.
00:22:15 Freedom,
00:22:18 dreamtime,
00:22:20 daydreams and night dreams,
00:22:24 space.
00:22:26 The only thinking environment that makes sense.
00:22:30 You young people here,
00:22:36 because I do not kneel before you, Paul...
00:22:39 but I do teeter.
00:22:43 You are the one and only
00:22:49 - To Paul!
00:22:58 That's quite enough of that, all of you.
00:23:01 But thank you.
00:23:04 Thank you.
00:23:07 Right. Now, I think you need a bit of waking up.
00:23:12 I've bought myself a little present.
00:23:16 Lizzie.
00:23:19 MAN: Oh my God!
00:23:33 All aboard!
00:23:38 Room upstairs.
00:23:44 All aboard.
00:24:14 Hurry up!
00:24:17 Hey, you know the route?
00:24:19 Because of the weight of the bus,
00:24:22 - You do understand?
00:24:24 Otherwise, it'll get stuck.
00:24:27 - The 98. All the way to Maida Vale.
00:24:32 - Quiet, everyone.
00:24:33 (BUS HORN TOOTING)
00:24:44 (WHOOPING AND CHEERING)
00:24:49 Never has a bus been so full of talent.
00:25:02 What the hell is he doing?
00:25:04 Hold on!
00:25:10 (PEOPLE GASPING)
00:25:38 (PEOPLE GASPING)
00:25:41 That was the best bus ride ever.
00:25:59 It's stuck, Lizzie. Don't worry about it.
00:26:10 (PEOPLE CHUCKLING)
00:26:37 - We can't move it.
00:26:40 - Somebody could have got badly hurt.
00:26:43 I got a bit carried away.
00:26:46 - Some people had fun.
00:26:50 I don't belong here, do I?
00:26:54 - I really don't.
00:26:57 - To bully me, cause me grief.
00:27:02 Find somebody else to kick your arse.
00:27:05 I am working all the time in here...
00:27:09 going over and over things,
00:27:12 so I can start again.
00:27:16 There's a room you have never seen.
00:27:20 Please meet me there tomorrow morning.
00:27:28 I'm here.
00:27:29 - Are you going to stay over there all the time?
00:27:35 I see you've got him a new tank.
00:27:38 Is that what you wanted me to see?
00:27:40 No.
00:27:42 Those shops are the first thing I bought,
00:27:46 My father was a Dagenham car worker.
00:27:49 I was determined not to do that, not to work there.
00:27:52 I saw these derelict shops, all along a high street.
00:27:55 I formed a consortium, I bought the lot.
00:27:58 The whole of the empire
00:28:02 All that work, and now you can drive a London bus
00:28:05 And out there is all the work you've done,
00:28:08 everything beautifully colour-coded.
00:28:14 Would you work with me to bring all that stuff
00:28:20 Channel it into an action plan.
00:28:23 You'll know all about my finances.
00:28:25 You'll sit in at meetings
00:28:28 You'll see the way things are prioritised,
00:28:33 You will be able to read all my thoughts...
00:28:36 in here.
00:28:38 Nobody has been allowed to do that before.
00:28:41 And I'll give you a raise. I'll double your salary.
00:28:46 Come on, why not? I want to show you I can work.
00:28:51 And you'll tell me about the crocodile?
00:28:55 Maybe.
00:28:57 (TYPEWRITER CLACKING)
00:29:07 Coffee. Get me some coffee.
00:29:13 Since you're working, I will.
00:29:18 - One day, Lizzie, you'll run a major corporation.
00:29:28 Computers. I should buy a computer.
00:29:31 I don't like them.
00:29:35 Get into computers, Lizzie,
00:29:39 You know, in the early days of computers,
00:29:42 there were lots of women,
00:29:45 because it was considered as lowly as typing.
00:30:05 (TAPPING ON BOOK)
00:30:06 (WHISPERING) I think we're there.
00:30:11 The future is planned...
00:30:14 and what's more, it's costed.
00:30:17 We've finished.
00:30:21 Not quite.
00:30:23 - You haven't told me about the crocodile.
00:30:27 and I want to hear your opinion of all of this.
00:30:31 But first we must celebrate.
00:30:33 - Must we?
00:30:38 You've been here nearly a year.
00:30:43 I wondered when that was coming. A small party?
00:30:46 No. I'm going to invite
00:30:49 - We'll need the whole county to house that lot.
00:30:54 And once it is agreed, no one will be added.
00:30:58 You all know where you are going to be,
00:31:01 So keep to them, don't wander off.
00:31:05 Now, coming to this party is everybody
00:31:09 I'm sure we'll all be able to tell the difference,
00:31:14 there's a full list I'm putting up here
00:31:20 Lizzie.
00:31:25 You can't wear that.
00:31:27 Why not?
00:31:29 - I'm one of the staff. I'm not a guest.
00:31:34 You run this place.
00:31:37 Go on, go and put something really great on.
00:31:41 (SINGING)
00:32:03 Wonderful sight, isn't it?
00:32:10 You look wonderful, too.
00:32:13 Now.
00:32:16 He really has turned into Gatsby.
00:32:19 And you've arranged everything brilliantly, Lizzie.
00:32:22 - Thanks.
00:32:26 Hello, sir. Very good to see you.
00:32:28 Five bishops, three members of the cabinet,
00:32:33 And I don't need to tell you
00:32:38 I better get over there, hadn't I?
00:32:40 Too perfect an opportunity. Got to tuck in.
00:32:49 (VEHICLES HONKING)
00:33:09 Make way!
00:33:11 Make way for the unemployed.
00:33:14 Get all of these people out of here,
00:33:16 They're not coming in here, they're not on the list.
00:33:18 - Oh, really?
00:33:21 - Please, come in.
00:33:25 Don't worry, this is a party for everyone.
00:33:28 It'll be fine.
00:33:30 My parties need a surprise element
00:33:34 Everybody in.
00:34:13 This boy is the cleverest person at this party.
00:34:17 Ask him anything. No matter how obscure...
00:34:21 Oliver will know. He's like Mr Memory.
00:34:24 How tall is the Archbishop of Canterbury?
00:34:28 The Archbishop of Canterbury is very tall.
00:34:32 I think over 6'3".
00:34:34 And what is the biggest fish in the sea?
00:34:38 The biggest fish in the sea is the whale shark,
00:34:59 (PEOPLE SHOUTING)
00:35:13 How's the tour going?
00:35:15 - Going well?
00:35:36 (MICROPHONE FEEDING BACK)
00:35:42 Four million unemployed!
00:35:58 Have you seen Paul?
00:36:00 I have to find out if he needs me to do anything
00:36:03 He was just here.
00:36:06 I wouldn't go down there if I was you.
00:36:25 She's found us.
00:36:27 You didn't know we were here, did you?
00:36:33 Okay, guys, let's roll.
00:36:35 Out the way, Lizzie.
00:36:38 Run over a few cabinet ministers.
00:36:41 Paul arranged all this with you, didn't he?
00:36:59 - Where is Paul? I must find Paul.
00:37:02 MAN: He's down by the lake.
00:37:05 (PEOPLE WHOOPING)
00:37:10 All right, here we come!
00:37:11 (PEOPLE SHOUTING)
00:37:58 Lizzie, Lizzie, Lizzie, what's the matter?
00:38:01 Those kids have gone mad.
00:38:03 Somebody's got to stop them!
00:38:07 They're hired trouble makers.
00:38:09 It's just them larking around.
00:38:11 Look, Paul likes to stir up the great and the good
00:38:15 You've just got to calm down.
00:38:18 Lizzie, just enjoy yourself, please.
00:38:30 - Have you seen Paul?
00:38:34 No drugs make any difference. I am what I am.
00:38:39 Nothing can change that.
00:38:44 I know a couple of bishops
00:39:04 Still, it's only paper, isn't it?
00:39:08 Doesn't matter in the end.
00:39:38 Get out! Get out of here!
00:39:41 (SCREAMING)
00:39:42 Get out! What the hell do you think you're doing?
00:40:28 (WOMAN SCREAMING)
00:40:29 Look out!
00:40:40 Come on, darling!
00:40:50 Get me the police, please.
00:41:02 Come on.
00:41:05 Please.
00:41:10 Shit. I can't find my driver.
00:41:22 Okay, Cunningham, time to step on it.
00:41:33 - Are you crazy?
00:41:35 What have you done? You can't call the police.
00:41:38 I have called the police.
00:41:40 Do you realise who's here?
00:41:42 Somebody was going to get hurt.
00:41:46 - It's a lie, Lizzie. It's not the real reason.
00:41:51 And what is the real reason?
00:41:53 The real reason is you want something
00:41:58 It's not my fault that I can't... I don't wanna...
00:42:01 You really think this is about sex,
00:42:05 It doesn't occur to you for one single moment,
00:42:11 There was a fire, there was dangerous behaviour,
00:42:16 People were going to get really badly hurt.
00:42:19 Somebody had to take control.
00:42:23 and I suggest you go downstairs and talk to them.
00:42:28 Explain away your party.
00:42:32 And don't worry, I'm already leaving.
00:42:36 You will never see me again.
00:42:51 WILLIAM: Please, for heaven's sake.
00:43:03 I'm writing a book on English heretics.
00:43:06 If I keep up my current good progress,
00:43:38 Pick something, Oliver.
00:43:41 Choose something to keep.
00:43:44 There may not be another party for a while.
00:44:35 He's really quite cute though,
00:44:38 - What does he get away with?
00:44:41 - It's so nice.
00:44:43 Yeah.
00:44:45 Have you ever been on holiday
00:44:48 Who is it?
00:44:50 It's my old boss.
00:44:59 - Are you sure it was him?
00:45:11 Boys or something.
00:45:16 Paul.
00:45:19 Hi.
00:45:20 - How are you?
00:45:26 This is my business associate, Ken Tyler.
00:45:30 Lizzie Thomas.
00:45:33 And this is Carol, Carol Drew. She works with me.
00:45:36 Hi, I'm Lizzie's assistant.
00:45:38 Well, they say you never bump into people
00:45:42 - Apparently you do.
00:45:45 - Are you living here now?
00:45:49 Got to go, Lizzie. We have a meeting, we're late.
00:45:55 - That's him? That was him?
00:45:58 Don't stare, Carol.
00:46:01 - It's not the first time you've seen him? Since...
00:46:09 Move this meeting to 5:00. That would help me.
00:46:12 (PHONE RINGING)
00:46:13 I'll answer that.
00:46:15 PAUL: Hello, Lizzie.
00:46:17 - It's Paul.
00:46:22 What're you doing?
00:46:24 What am I doing? You mean now? I'm working.
00:46:29 I'm round the corner.
00:46:32 Paul, I can't. I have a meeting.
00:46:36 Yes, of course you can, Lizzie.
00:46:39 I've been meaning to ask you to lunch
00:46:42 - That was 18 months ago, Paul.
00:46:45 I'm in The Queen's Head, 81 Sunderland Avenue.
00:46:48 That's hardly round the corner,
00:46:52 - I have to go to this meeting, it's important.
00:46:55 you'll only keep wondering about it
00:46:57 (DRILLING MACHINE WHIRRING)
00:47:18 (SURRENDER BY SWING OUT SISTER
00:47:28 For a moment,
00:47:31 For a moment, I wasn't.
00:47:33 I ordered you a drink, I presumed...
00:47:37 You used to drink this.
00:47:39 No, this is great.
00:47:48 There's no need to be nervous.
00:47:51 I'm not nervous.
00:47:54 So, how's the job?
00:47:56 - Venture capitalists. Are they performing well?
00:48:01 It could hardly fail to be, really, you know,
00:48:03 trying to guess the future, back winners.
00:48:07 (PEOPLE CHEERING)
00:48:10 This is an interesting place to choose
00:48:13 Yes, I come here often.
00:48:21 I was an arrogant shit when you worked for me.
00:48:24 But, you know, success,
00:48:28 It was so predictable. It went to my head...
00:48:32 you lose touch with who you were
00:48:34 because you can't quite believe
00:48:36 It's like you have to behave like that.
00:48:41 And I'm sorry.
00:48:44 I'm truly sorry.
00:48:49 - What's the matter?
00:48:53 I'm just surprised. I wasn't expecting that.
00:48:56 Well, you can go now, if you want.
00:49:01 I feel, you know,
00:49:04 - Don't even start.
00:49:07 Maybe that's why all sorts of things
00:49:14 I talked to the press.
00:49:16 - I thought you'd never ever forgive me for that.
00:49:20 It's gone. It's completely gone, Lizzie.
00:49:28 You know, if you think about it,
00:49:30 pubs haven't really changed at all
00:49:34 They should become a lot more feminine,
00:49:39 The feminisation of pubs.
00:49:41 Pink lights, soft lights...
00:49:44 You know, I should pitch that at work, shouldn't I?
00:49:46 I often think of you at work
00:49:50 Computers.
00:49:52 We're just starting to get them in now,
00:49:55 and I wish I knew more than the guys
00:49:58 Wind power.
00:50:04 Do you want another round?
00:50:18 - You all right, Lizzie?
00:50:23 I just had an amazing thought, fabulous notion.
00:50:27 - What are you doing, Paul, at the moment?
00:50:31 You know, that bastard you met
00:50:35 Sometimes I pick the wrong types.
00:50:39 But, you know,
00:50:41 I've lost a bit of money, but I've still got enough.
00:50:43 You wouldn't... I can't believe I'm saying this,
00:50:46 you wouldn't join our firm?
00:50:49 - They wouldn't have me.
00:50:51 No one's better than you at reading the future.
00:50:55 The signing of the century.
00:50:59 Okay, it was a crazy idea.
00:51:02 It was just one of those things you blurt out.
00:51:05 I'd be honoured.
00:51:08 - Would you? Would you really?
00:51:12 Yeah, it'd be exciting to pick successes
00:51:16 - Are you sure?
00:51:19 And you wouldn't have a problem, you know,
00:51:21 your ex-secretary being a...
00:51:25 being a sort of... equal?
00:51:30 It's a team business, Paul.
00:51:32 - You'd be on...
00:51:36 I promise.
00:51:38 I'd love to be part of your setup, Lizzie.
00:51:41 He's here.
00:51:53 Welcome, Paul.
00:51:55 I'll introduce you to everybody
00:51:57 You'll meet the whole floor.
00:52:01 especially, as we happen to have
00:52:04 Laura T, and Laura B and Laura W,
00:52:09 You'll get used to everything here very quickly.
00:52:14 Straight through there. That's your office.
00:52:18 We don't go in for big private spaces.
00:52:20 In fact, we're in the middle of review.
00:52:26 (PHONE RINGING)
00:52:27 We're gonna have our regular
00:52:32 See you there.
00:53:01 Since it's the first day, I'll forgive you.
00:53:03 You're not going to have those assistants
00:53:07 Certainly not.
00:53:09 They just wanted to see what
00:53:16 Great view. I like it already.
00:53:19 - It's just a pity about the decor.
00:53:23 I like it.
00:53:28 Travelling light, I see.
00:53:31 Paul, you will come to all the meetings?
00:53:34 I know you're called a consultant,
00:53:37 I said you would.
00:53:39 - It's important here, because...
00:53:42 It is a team.
00:53:44 I love teams.
00:53:48 A line of soup.
00:53:50 Farmyard. Wonderful smells.
00:53:54 A line of soup supported by a line of outlets.
00:53:57 A line of surprising seafood outlets.
00:54:01 Make the ocean do the talking.
00:54:04 Electric books are the things to be getting into.
00:54:09 Reading books on screens,
00:54:13 can carry over 1,000 titles in one electric book.
00:54:17 One moment, you're in the middle of
00:54:20 you hit a bit of a slow patch, not to worry.
00:54:24 Mingle and edit. Edit and mingle.
00:54:31 A flaky, very flaky meal...
00:54:36 What I mean is, a homemade-looking snack,
00:54:40 that you eat walking along,
00:54:43 A sort of English-Chinese roll,
00:54:48 but your mother could have made it.
00:54:51 Or else, a gadget...
00:54:55 - to turn the...
00:54:58 That's right.
00:55:00 While you're in bed the book will be on a screen
00:55:03 and you can flick the pages
00:55:09 This is the future for entertainment.
00:55:12 You live inside it, you select where you go.
00:55:18 Nobody dictates where the story goes, you choose.
00:55:22 You are the film director, you are the storyteller.
00:55:26 You are the master.
00:55:31 It's great, isn't it?
00:55:33 People rather like to be told stories.
00:55:42 What happened?
00:55:44 Where did he go?
00:55:45 (LOUD, REPEATED BANGING)
00:56:08 - Is there anything you want?
00:56:11 The noise is me.
00:56:15 (BUTTERWORTH CHUCKLING)
00:56:19 Well, whatever it takes.
00:56:21 We're restructuring as you can see
00:56:25 Our space is now communal.
00:56:30 As the work happens, the space happens.
00:56:34 We're all a team.
00:56:35 A unit that lives and breathes
00:56:41 As open as the sky. Hm?
00:56:46 (LAUGHING LOUDLY)
00:56:49 (PHONE RINGING)
00:56:59 What's this about?
00:57:02 I think you should give him his office back.
00:57:04 I think it's important to him.
00:57:08 That's his speciality.
00:57:11 (BUTTERWORTH YELLING)
00:57:14 I thought he was meant to be giving us
00:57:17 - All his big ideas.
00:57:32 Thank you.
00:57:57 Any day now, Paul will be giving his report.
00:58:12 This better be worth waiting five months for.
00:58:36 As you know, over the past few months,
00:58:38 Paul has been working as a separate team.
00:58:42 A team of one, you might say,
00:58:44 which on occasions, has had added members,
00:58:48 but was essentially a focused project of his own.
00:58:52 And now we are going to hear
00:58:54 What Paul thinks should be our priorities,
00:59:00 themes we should be alive to,
00:59:09 Over to you, Paul.
00:59:13 Marcus, thank you.
00:59:17 I have one word for you.
00:59:20 When you say it out aloud,
00:59:23 but, of course, it's spelt as a single word.
00:59:27 So...
00:59:29 I've one word for you.
00:59:32 Bookshops.
00:59:40 Bookshops!
00:59:42 - And?
00:59:45 Why should there be an "and"?
00:59:50 There are very few bookshops.
00:59:53 A chain of quality bookshops,
00:59:56 Perhaps with a coffee shop tucked inside.
00:59:59 - Books and shops.
01:00:05 Let the books do the talking.
01:00:11 Anyone wanting more details?
01:00:25 (DOOR SHUTTING)
01:00:26 That shit, that fucker.
01:00:29 I'm too angry.
01:00:33 He got his office back...
01:00:36 - for that!
01:00:41 I'll deal with it, I promise you.
01:00:51 LIZZIE: How dare you?
01:00:52 (DOOR BANGING SHUT)
01:00:53 How dare you?
01:00:54 PAUL: What have I done?
01:00:56 You just came here to disrupt everything,
01:00:59 You promised.
01:01:02 - That you'd behave yourself.
01:01:05 I've been quiet. I haven't ordered people around.
01:01:07 I haven't thrown my weight about.
01:01:10 I believed you, I supported you.
01:01:13 But you never had any intention
01:01:16 You didn't need this job,
01:01:19 - Your idea of a little revenge?
01:01:23 - I thought I'd been the perfect employee.
01:01:26 Get the fuck out of here now!
01:01:28 It's a good idea, you know, Lizzie.
01:01:31 Five months' work.
01:01:33 That's meant to be five months' work, is it?
01:01:36 - It's a farce!
01:01:39 I want you out of here in the next half hour.
01:01:41 - And take all this shit with you.
01:01:43 I will go, Lizzie. No hard feelings.
01:01:44 That's what you think.
01:01:50 Everybody's listening to this.
01:01:52 - Everybody's watching.
01:01:56 I'm not even going to bother to reply to that.
01:01:59 Because you really don't want to make a habit
01:02:04 This was a pathetic idea of mine.
01:02:06 Thinking you could ever change.
01:02:09 And get rid of all these horrible old books, too.
01:02:12 Just take everything!
01:02:37 That was a surprisingly good dinner.
01:02:41 The pudding was good, at least.
01:02:42 Did you hear the Home Secretary
01:02:47 There are rumblings, rumblings.
01:02:51 Do you know what I think?
01:02:53 She's only done ten years,
01:02:59 Always got your finger on the pulse,
01:03:02 I try. It's what I do best.
01:03:06 COYLE: Now, I would give you a lift,
01:03:28 PAUL: William.
01:03:33 - Good dinner, was it, William?
01:03:35 - How are you, William?
01:03:38 Well, keeping my head above water.
01:03:40 - Fancy seeing you on top of a bus.
01:03:44 The picnic, yeah, of course. Yeah, I like buses.
01:03:48 I mean, I'm much too mean
01:03:50 We must catch up some time very soon, Paul.
01:03:54 - I've got to get off here. This is my stop.
01:03:58 No, I've got to get off. This is my stop...
01:04:01 and there's somebody waiting for me to get home.
01:04:03 - Miss your stop.
01:04:06 There's something I want to show you. It's not far.
01:04:09 Since you're here, and I'm here.
01:04:12 What've you got to lose?
01:04:16 I thought you said it wasn't far.
01:04:19 We're nearly there, it'll be worth it.
01:04:22 "Was he following me?" Is that what you're...
01:04:24 You weren't, were you?
01:04:31 It's the end of the line! Paul!
01:04:36 This is ridiculous.
01:04:38 - A little eatery just here. Best food in London.
01:04:42 - I'm absolutely stuffed with food.
01:04:46 I need to call my girlfriend.
01:04:47 Come on, one of the only 24-hour eateries
01:04:51 It's amazing how few there are still.
01:04:58 A little surprise.
01:05:08 WILLIAM: Spooky place.
01:05:11 All that way for this?
01:05:18 You're right, I did have space for this.
01:05:23 It's good, very good.
01:05:25 So what did you want to show me?
01:05:28 That man.
01:05:31 - Recognise him?
01:05:34 Look again.
01:05:36 No, I don't recognise him.
01:05:41 That's Oliver.
01:05:44 Oliver?
01:05:46 Good Lord! Is it, him? Oliver.
01:05:50 Oliver.
01:05:55 What's the matter?
01:05:57 - Should I go over?
01:06:01 He keeps himself to himself.
01:06:05 We both found this place separately.
01:06:08 - I've discovered it's full of people who can't sleep.
01:06:12 - I find it difficult to, sometimes, yes.
01:06:15 - Is it because the money's gone?
01:06:20 I gambled on a few things and lost, so what?
01:06:23 Got involved with the wrong people.
01:06:26 At least it was all my doing.
01:06:28 You hear some amazing stories in here.
01:06:31 People who were shafted
01:06:33 lose their house, suddenly lose their job,
01:06:35 and are left by their wives,
01:06:40 - Bumped into anyone else from the old days?
01:06:43 - I don't believe you are following me.
01:06:48 I saw the Albert Brothers.
01:06:52 PAUL: I find it very interesting
01:06:56 You have to admit it's fascinating,
01:07:00 - And Lizzie?
01:07:03 Well, getting married very soon.
01:07:07 - Got my invitation last week.
01:07:09 Now she wouldn't, would she?
01:07:11 Paul, come on.
01:07:15 For Christ's sake, there's a feud going on
01:07:18 - There is no feud.
01:07:23 I'll give her your best wishes, shall I,
01:07:26 Of course.
01:07:32 (BAND PLAYING SONG FOR WHOEVER)
01:07:38 - The Fotheringays.
01:07:40 Felicity Fotheringay.
01:08:09 Crumbs.
01:08:12 (PEOPLE APPLAUDING)
01:08:24 Paul.
01:08:26 We haven't seen you in so long.
01:08:29 Haven't we?
01:08:32 You look different somehow, you two.
01:08:36 Sure.
01:08:37 Sure, we're creating anarchy in the city now,
01:08:42 and, well, got to look the part, haven't you?
01:08:46 So we can fleece them.
01:09:09 Paul?
01:09:11 - Goodness me! Fancy seeing you.
01:09:14 Amazing, here we all are.
01:09:17 Together again.
01:09:19 Older, certainly.
01:09:20 - Wiser?
01:09:22 Is that you, Oliver?
01:09:24 Good lord, it is. Oliver.
01:09:27 How tall is the Archbishop of Canterbury?
01:09:31 - You know I am always holding you up.
01:09:34 I hold you up as the cleverest child I ever saw.
01:09:38 Because you took all of your exams
01:09:43 You know, I was so wrong all those years ago.
01:09:45 We must measure and define always.
01:09:49 Checking a child's progress. Testing and testing.
01:09:52 - You're a government advisor now, aren't you?
01:09:57 Discipline and creativity,
01:10:00 hand in hand, inextricably linked.
01:10:03 That's where we are now.
01:10:06 (HEAVEN IS A PLACE ON EARTH PLAYING)
01:10:08 Paul.
01:10:11 What are you doing here?
01:10:13 Don't make any trouble, please.
01:10:16 I'm here to cause trouble?
01:10:25 Paul, a drink.
01:10:29 Isn't it great?
01:10:31 I think we've hired the most beautiful house
01:10:34 And the decor and everything.
01:10:37 I say that, and Lizzie did it all.
01:10:39 She did everything.
01:10:42 And it's a double celebration, too,
01:10:44 - She's just got this great new job, too.
01:10:48 AET, one of the biggest companies around.
01:10:51 I had a little hand in arranging that.
01:10:55 See you later.
01:10:59 The groom.
01:11:00 Well, I better go and get ready,
01:11:06 Paul?
01:11:07 Here by the water is fine,
01:11:14 Don't worry. You don't have to guard me.
01:11:17 I'll stay rooted to this spot.
01:11:28 PAUL: Graham died, you know?
01:11:30 Remember, Graham, the poet?
01:11:33 Died of AIDS.
01:11:36 That's sad.
01:11:39 Poor chap.
01:11:41 Supper is served!
01:11:52 Ladies and gentlemen,
01:11:55 so scrape those plates, lick those bowls.
01:12:04 I'm hungry.
01:12:12 Pardon me, is this finished?
01:12:16 - And my friend?
01:12:19 Thank you very much.
01:12:21 Very nice, thank you.
01:12:46 - Paul?
01:12:48 Paul, please.
01:12:50 - Please?
01:12:52 Why should I make trouble?
01:12:55 I'm very happy for you.
01:12:57 All your other ex-bosses are here,
01:13:01 My parents are here.
01:13:03 That's them over there.
01:13:07 I want it to be special for them.
01:13:10 Sorry. Thought I'd make a phone call.
01:13:16 Lizzie and you are going to work together,
01:13:18 - That's correct.
01:13:23 - Excuse me?
01:13:25 A great hippo.
01:13:30 waddling slowly, but...
01:13:33 it's a great thing to be a hippo,
01:13:37 Quite.
01:13:39 - Never heard it put like that before.
01:13:43 Paul and I used to work together.
01:13:46 He was my mentor.
01:13:53 Paul, please.
01:13:58 I'm sorry, I am.
01:14:00 That I borrowed the ideas
01:14:03 although I did help with them, too, back then.
01:14:07 I'm sorry I didn't invite you.
01:14:10 I didn't know what you would do. But please.
01:14:13 Please don't ruin my wedding.
01:14:17 - Please, Paul.
01:14:20 I don't know.
01:14:23 - You're capable of anything, Paul.
01:14:26 I wanted to see what they'd look like now.
01:14:29 I'm here because of them, really.
01:14:32 And I wanted to wish you well, of course.
01:14:35 - I mean it, Lizzie.
01:14:39 Jesus!
01:14:42 This is a nightmare, this is horrible.
01:14:47 Paul, please, I'm begging you.
01:14:50 Lizzie? Hello, Lizzie.
01:14:53 We must have the bride back soon, Lizzie.
01:14:57 The ordeal of the speeches beckons.
01:15:00 Look, please, Paul. Don't ruin things.
01:15:02 Maybe you think I deserve that, maybe I do,
01:15:05 Sure, whatever you want.
01:15:09 I just have a notion I wanna put to you.
01:15:11 - A business proposition.
01:15:14 I'll call you.
01:15:15 - You'll call me?
01:15:18 I'll call as soon as we get back
01:15:20 Now I want to hear what you have to say.
01:15:22 If you go now, I promise I will call you.
01:15:26 I absolutely promise.
01:15:57 (DOOR OPENING)
01:15:59 - Your 12:30 is here.
01:16:07 (LOUD DRONING)
01:16:14 William, what've you done to yourself?
01:16:17 I don't know.
01:16:19 I was in bed, merely sleeping, I hasten to say,
01:16:23 and it's age, I think.
01:16:26 So, are we having lunch here or out?
01:16:28 (LOUD DRONING CONTINUES)
01:16:30 No, certainly not here, not with all this going on.
01:16:35 We're almost the last one left like this.
01:16:40 What a pity.
01:16:42 It suits this mighty organisation...
01:16:46 especially those lamps.
01:16:49 Your book is a great success, isn't it?
01:16:51 Well, it's just easy to read history, really.
01:16:55 Why we won the war.
01:17:00 The Blob said he would feed me
01:17:05 Talking of gossip,
01:17:07 (LOUD DRONING CONTINUES)
01:17:09 Have you been in touch
01:17:12 (MOUTHING)
01:17:13 Paul. Have you been in touch with...
01:17:19 - Do you ever call him?
01:17:22 I keep meaning to pick up the phone.
01:17:24 Yes, well, as the years go by,
01:17:28 (DRONING CONTINUES)
01:17:33 How can you work in this?
01:17:41 A new look.
01:17:43 Yes, well, I suppose,
01:17:52 - I've just seen a ghost.
01:17:55 They look unmistakeably
01:18:00 Usual thing, isn't it?
01:18:05 More young people sent along to fuck up our lives.
01:18:08 I must discover once and for all
01:18:15 We're ready for you, Ms Thomas.
01:18:34 So.
01:18:40 We have met before.
01:18:43 Don't know if you remember.
01:18:45 I do remember.
01:18:47 That was in another life.
01:18:50 I should never have agreed
01:18:54 "Oh, keep the original fittings,
01:18:57 Well, I hate them.
01:19:00 Must get them removed immediately.
01:19:02 Now...
01:19:04 Simone and I are grateful for your cooperation
01:19:07 and for the time you've let us sit in on your work.
01:19:10 It has all made sense.
01:19:12 - It all made sense?
01:19:16 We've noticed, checking your CV,
01:19:20 immediately after having left the employment
01:19:27 Would you like to comment on that?
01:19:30 I shouldn't have done that.
01:19:32 There was no confidentiality clause in my contract
01:19:39 You have to understand it was a different age.
01:19:44 It was like the end of something really,
01:19:51 It was the last dregs of that '70s-style anarchy.
01:19:56 I don't know
01:20:08 But that's what it was.
01:20:14 Bye.
01:20:23 I'll call you back, Willie.
01:20:41 Lizzie, please take a seat.
01:20:49 I'm delighted to say
01:20:53 Great.
01:20:54 There going to be
01:20:56 and I have to warn you
01:20:59 will be in the utmost confidence,
01:21:01 can only be discussed
01:21:04 and with no one else under any circumstances.
01:21:08 Now to prepare for this, I suggest you...
01:21:11 take the rest of the week off
01:21:13 while some of the people less fortunate
01:21:17 - Right.
01:21:19 you've always meant to do in the next few days.
01:21:22 Get as far away as possible from the office...
01:21:25 and come back refreshed.
01:21:53 Hello?
01:22:05 Hello?
01:22:08 She's here! The lady is here!
01:22:11 Hi, everybody.
01:22:14 Rachel, after all these years, and Angela, too.
01:22:18 It's amazing to see you.
01:22:20 We thought you'd never come.
01:22:22 Paul.
01:22:24 - How do I get across? Is there any other way?
01:22:28 No other way. Stay there, Lizzie, don't move.
01:22:31 (INAUDIBLE)
01:22:36 Might have guessed it would be
01:22:40 You have to dress for the country,
01:22:44 Why do I always feel overdressed
01:22:52 I had no idea you had a family.
01:22:56 As you can see, I never do things by halves.
01:22:59 It's just such a surprise.
01:23:04 Are they, er?
01:23:07 - Are they?
01:23:09 - Yes.
01:23:13 Yes, they are, of course.
01:23:16 You and your harem.
01:23:23 Got yourself another Eden here, haven't you?
01:23:28 Do you know there's been an election?
01:23:30 That after all these years Labour has got in,
01:23:33 - The lady has come.
01:23:35 It better be warm.
01:23:38 We're coming in, make way.
01:23:40 - Anybody in our way gets flattened.
01:23:52 How lovely.
01:24:03 Never thought you'd see me here, too.
01:24:09 - You busy?
01:24:12 About to be fantastically busy.
01:24:16 Don't let them kill the big beast, remember.
01:24:21 Its spread is what makes it great.
01:24:23 - Who's the lady?
01:24:27 This lady here...
01:24:29 - she's my sister.
01:24:33 Come on in, Lizzie.
01:24:36 Come on, it's great.
01:24:43 Thinking just because she's disabled,
01:24:47 No, I wasn't. You don't always know my thoughts.
01:24:51 I was thinking she looks happy.
01:24:55 Jesus.
01:24:58 Here we all are.
01:25:00 Redfern at the picnic.
01:25:06 You always keep the past with you,
01:25:10 - Whatever happened to the crocodile?
01:25:15 In luxury.
01:25:16 Never did tell me
01:25:20 - Why he was eighth on the list?
01:25:23 Big asteroid hits the Earth, end of all dinosaurs.
01:25:28 But wait a minute,
01:25:29 there's a huge reptile
01:25:32 Survives the Big Bang,
01:25:34 just the same now
01:25:38 How did he manage it?
01:25:39 Find that out
01:25:43 And how are you going to find that out
01:25:47 Using dreamtime, remember?
01:25:50 Kind of important, isn't it?
01:25:54 - Do you have time to think, Lizzie?
01:25:59 This is the place for thinking.
01:26:01 You should give it a try sometime,
01:26:05 Now stop trying to wind me up, Paul.
01:26:08 You always have an amazing knack
01:26:15 I think I've got a message from work.
01:26:20 I may need to get back to London early.
01:26:23 You don't have to go in the hot tub, you know.
01:26:26 Would you stay,
01:26:28 No, I just need to get back to London, okay?
01:26:31 This is work.
01:26:32 Great changes are happening.
01:26:39 - Why did you say I was your sister?
01:26:42 If you mean we were always fighting,
01:26:45 - We managed that okay.
01:26:47 There's no need to get uptight.
01:26:50 You know I never really saw you as a hippy, Paul.
01:26:54 I never ever imagined you'd settle for that.
01:26:58 It's such an easy option.
01:27:00 It's all right.
01:27:03 If you want to, just say,
01:27:05 "I'll see you in another eight years."
01:27:16 Ah, there you are.
01:27:19 I'm not late, am I? I hope I'm not late.
01:27:23 We'll do this tour very quickly.
01:27:25 It is obvious why we're here,
01:27:33 Good morning.
01:27:37 Morning.
01:27:41 Good morning, ladies.
01:27:48 Perhaps, later, ladies. Thank you.
01:27:55 I need a moment alone with my team. Thank you.
01:28:05 I have to say this now,
01:28:06 because it's all the more powerful,
01:28:09 This is the past, everybody. This is over.
01:28:12 We will be ridding ourselves of all these factories.
01:28:16 We make everything from these vacuum cleaners
01:28:22 It's ridiculous. It will all be shed.
01:28:26 It's been due for years and now,
01:28:32 Not a word of this, of course.
01:28:44 Who's going to tell them?
01:28:46 And when?
01:28:53 Jesus. We're buying all this?
01:28:57 Sorry, talking to myself.
01:29:02 No, leave it on.
01:29:03 Helps me to concentrate.
01:29:08 Everything on this list is going.
01:29:13 And at last we've got a replacement for those.
01:29:16 Managed to survive a year longer than I wanted,
01:29:20 We will be buying every internet
01:29:24 we can lay our hands on.
01:29:26 We have a huge cash cow
01:29:28 The share price will be £16, £17 within a year.
01:29:32 There will be the most dramatic growth
01:29:34 - perhaps, in any company's history.
01:29:38 but are we going to spread the risk?
01:29:41 If they're all internet and telecom companies,
01:29:44 Telecom is an energy force unlike any other.
01:29:48 It cannot slow.
01:29:59 You know, of course, this plan is bollocks.
01:30:13 (GLASS SHATTERING)
01:30:23 Why does this give me such pleasure, Lizzie?
01:30:27 So very slow to take action,
01:31:09 REPORTER: They believe inside this reptile may be
01:31:14 A defence mechanism so powerful
01:31:18 The question that has puzzled many researchers
01:31:20 is why crocodiles never die
01:31:23 from the frequent fights they indulge in?
01:31:25 Be there, Paul.
01:31:26 Something truly remarkable seems to exist...
01:31:28 Answer the phone, Paul.
01:31:35 Studying these results,
01:31:38 Just looking at them that will seem as if
01:31:44 There's a slowdown in the telecom sector,
01:31:46 but this is because
01:31:50 We're in the middle of the cycle.
01:31:51 PAUL: The only thing these need is a little tweak.
01:31:55 A little redesign.
01:31:56 A little poke and a prod,
01:32:02 People will always need to clean their homes.
01:32:08 We have a future!
01:32:21 BOSS: We are taking a deliberate...
01:32:24 Gentlemen, this bowl is a Fear Bowl.
01:32:26 People in years to come will look at this
01:32:29 because it is a power bowl, a terror bowl,
01:32:32 a bowl guaranteed to make people more stupid.
01:32:37 Why did you agree to this, Lizzie?
01:32:39 BOSS: Lizzie? Lizzie?
01:32:43 Lizzie, are you with us?
01:32:47 Have we thought enough about
01:32:51 - Thought enough?
01:32:55 We've sold off 75 of our businesses.
01:32:56 Sometimes giving them only a day's notice
01:33:00 We're now thinking of making another
01:33:03 The share price is in freefall.
01:33:07 have we been doing enough thinking, gentlemen?
01:33:09 We all committed to this strategy.
01:33:13 There's no turning back, naturally.
01:33:16 There's no possibility for second thoughts.
01:33:20 Remember, the results are not what they seem.
01:33:55 - It's time for the meeting, I do realise.
01:34:00 You know, I just heard on the radio...
01:34:03 the share price has gone under a pound.
01:34:07 Now just 75 pence.
01:34:10 How could that happen?
01:34:13 I know.
01:34:16 But not everything is what it seems.
01:34:21 20,000 people losing their jobs...
01:34:24 but it is not what it seems.
01:34:47 BOSS: Once the full business cycle is played out,
01:34:50 then we will be in a much stronger position
01:34:54 WOMAN: When will the whole cycle
01:34:59 Well, it is difficult to be precise.
01:35:02 These results cannot be taken...
01:35:04 It's amazing what they've done.
01:35:08 One of the biggest companies in Europe
01:35:13 It is a train wreck, staggering in its ineptitude.
01:35:17 How could clever people be so stupid?
01:35:21 Many people will be ruined, their life savings.
01:35:24 I know you'll understand...
01:35:27 I've lost thousands and thousands.
01:35:30 There is a limit to what I can say at this juncture.
01:35:35 A lot of business to do.
01:35:37 In fact, I have a very important meeting
01:35:40 (CLAMOUR OF DISCONTENTED VOICES)
01:35:42 In no sense a crisis meeting,
01:35:46 but which is one I must travel to right away.
01:35:59 There will be a full statement
01:36:03 Nobody is trying to evade or run away
01:36:15 (INDISTINCT)
01:36:21 (INDISTINCT)
01:36:49 This way, Ms Thomas, I must take you to the car.
01:36:51 (REPORTERS SHOUTING)
01:36:53 No, just give me a moment.
01:37:08 I'm here, ladies and gentlemen...
01:37:11 to tell you that we fully intend to face up to
01:37:15 and explain it with the utmost clarity.
01:37:18 We were...
01:37:20 We are the custodians of a great company.
01:37:24 A very great company.
01:37:27 And if mistakes have been made...
01:37:30 I, for one, will not shirk my responsibility.
01:37:33 Lizzie, what about all the people who lost money?
01:37:35 What about the 20,000 people
01:37:37 I have nothing further to add.
01:37:41 (CLAMOURING VOICES)
01:37:54 (INAUDIBLE OVER SHOUTING)
01:38:05 (WHIMPERING)
01:38:19 (REPORTERS SHOUTING)
01:38:29 No more questions.
01:38:38 Look, she's already said everything
01:38:51 Would you leave?
01:39:15 Lizzie!
01:39:17 Lizzie, it's Paul!
01:39:20 You're going...
01:39:22 You're going to say, "I told you so,"
01:39:25 - I can't bear to hear that, Paul.
01:39:29 Yes, you fucking would. Of course you would.
01:39:31 And I can't believe, I can't believe what I've done.
01:39:35 I could see it all happening.
01:39:37 The amazing stupidity of it all
01:39:40 I couldn't stop it.
01:39:42 You once said I destroy everything I touch.
01:39:45 - You haven't destroyed anything.
01:39:50 I sat there, I was with them.
01:39:55 And when everything was going wrong,
01:39:58 I couldn't get in touch.
01:40:01 Even when I saw about the crocodile.
01:40:03 I've moved, that's why you couldn't find me.
01:40:06 I've left the farm.
01:40:08 You were right. Being a hippy was far too easy.
01:40:11 Now, I hear you're making money again.
01:40:16 So you can watch all this feeling really good,
01:40:21 Jesus, Paul.
01:40:23 I don't want to have to think about you every day
01:40:27 "I got it right, didn't I, Lizzie?"
01:40:29 I can think of worse punishments.
01:40:31 And what is this, Paul? You and me.
01:40:33 I just don't understand.
01:40:35 You know, I love my husband.
01:40:39 talking to a man,
01:40:43 Talking like this, and I love him.
01:40:45 I really love him, and I don't love you.
01:40:52 - I've never loved you in that way.
01:40:55 Then why is it that
01:40:58 Why is it that often,
01:41:00 you're the first thing I think of in the morning?
01:41:03 What would Paul say about this,
01:41:07 What would Paul feel about that?
01:41:12 Going bonkers, probably.
01:41:14 Why is it happening?
01:41:17 Because we were born to work together
01:41:20 And we can't stop thinking about it.
01:41:22 - And that's my fault, I suppose?
01:41:26 People need to work with other people
01:41:31 but they'll never ever let themselves work
01:41:35 It was me who didn't let that happen.
01:41:39 You stayed as long as you could.
01:41:45 Why is it that whenever I think about that
01:41:50 So special?
01:42:17 It hurts that we didn't do more. It really hurts me.
01:42:21 Because sometimes I think
01:42:25 - Lizzie.
01:42:29 You know, that was the reality,
01:42:33 There were hellish moments
01:42:37 it depends what you like to remember.
01:42:39 What is all this tactful stuff?
01:42:43 I'm curled up here in a ball,
01:42:45 and you're giving me all this bland shit.
01:42:49 You know what I think, Lizzie?
01:42:51 I think we should work together.
01:42:54 - I've thought that for ages.
01:42:58 It's only ever been a disaster.
01:43:01 I just feel so foolish, Paul.
01:43:04 So incredibly foolish.
01:43:07 So many "if onlys"...
01:43:10 so many fucking "if onlys".
01:43:13 I've moved into an old school. I'm doing it up.
01:43:18 And I'm having a party.
01:43:22 I think you should come.
01:43:36 All in the fire. There's more here.
01:43:38 There's a whole school full of wood
01:43:42 Throw it all on, that's it.
01:43:56 I'm glad you could come.
01:43:58 Lizzie.
01:44:00 Have something to throw in the fire.
01:44:06 Hey, that's it.
01:44:24 Los hermanos Albertos.
01:44:29 Sweetheart, I think the Blob needs an assistant.
01:44:33 Come on, here we go,
01:44:37 Take you off to see your mummy.
01:44:41 Got them all doing some work for a change.
01:44:47 I was thinking...
01:44:49 you gave most of them a start in their careers,
01:44:51 and then I came along
01:44:54 I don't think I'll argue with that.
01:44:56 Or I could say we both blew it.
01:45:01 I want to ask you one question and only one,
01:45:05 Hm-mm.
01:45:07 All those years ago...
01:45:10 could it have been any different, what happened?
01:45:15 No.
01:45:16 That was much too quick.
01:45:18 No, I don't have to
01:45:22 Now with e-mail, we could set up a business
01:45:28 We need never ever see each other,
01:45:32 Just think, Lizzie...
01:45:34 we'd be unstoppable, now.
01:45:36 - Now, we'd be unbeatable.
01:45:42 Is that, "Go on tell me more. I'm intrigued?"
01:45:46 It might be.
01:45:51 (INAUDIBLE)
01:46:04 Don't tell anyone yet...
01:46:07 I'm on the last page of my book.
01:46:09 (PEOPLE CHEERING AND APPLAUDING)
01:46:19 Does anybody want to ask me a question
01:46:22 Any question you like. I'll get it.
01:46:24 Okay, what was the first ever vessel to pass
01:46:30 That's too difficult. Even for me, but...
01:46:34 I can tell you the day of the week
01:46:41 It was a Tuesday.