Bodyguard (2018) s01e01 Episode Script
Episode 1
GUNFIRE TRAIN HORN GUNFIRE FADES ANNOUNCEMENT: The train approaching platform three is the 20:55 service to London Euston.
Cover yourself up, Ella.
We're not there yet.
Good girl.
Sh, sh, sh.
Not our stop yet.
Back to sleep.
GUARD: This train is about to depart.
WHISTLE Stand clear of the doors.
Stand clear of the doors.
Excuse me.
Is everything all right in there? Sorry, madam.
You wouldn't mind looking after my kids for a minute, would you? I'll be right back.
Yeah.
No problem.
Thank you very much.
I'll be right back.
Suspicious in toilet C-D.
Sergeant David Budd, Metropolitan Police.
What's going on? You've got an intelligence report for an Asian male in his 20s? How do you know about that? I saw you checking out the guy in my carriage.
He's fine but I saw someone acting suspiciously at Marston.
I don't know if he succeeded in boarding the train but, if he did, he could be in the toilet.
Look, I'm an Operational Firearms Commander with Specialist Protection.
What's the plan? British Transport Police have put out an alert on a possible suicide bomber attempting to board a London-bound service.
We've been ordered to stop the train at Barnet Shed.
It's a derelict depot out in the sticks.
SO 19 SCO19.
They're going to board the train.
How long till we get there? - Seven minutes.
- He won't detonate in the toilet.
He'll go into the carriage for maximum casualties.
Right, stick with me on this.
What's your name? - Sandra.
- Give me your number.
Uh 07700900876.
- I need to call this in.
- Do it.
This way, Sarge.
We'll take you down to track-side.
I need a few more minutes.
Is that all right? - Yeah.
No problem.
- Thank you.
RUSTLING LABOURED BREATHING PHONE RINGS - Hello? - I can't let him get out of there.
There's dozens of passengers on this train, - my kids included.
- What? Can you unlock the exit doors while the train's moving? - DISCONNECT BEEPS - Hello? Shit.
Shit.
Fuck.
Come on.
Come on.
Come on.
Come on.
Come on.
Come on.
RINGING TONE What I said is can you? The stop's just a few minutes away.
Let's not do anything to If he feels the train brake, he'll know it's an unscheduled stop.
He'll go into the carriage and detonate the device.
No.
Can you unlock the doors while the train's moving or not? - Yes.
- When I say so, do it.
- Let me take care of the rest.
- The rest of what? To throw him off the train.
Stand by.
Do it now.
Subject does not appear to be carrying a device.
He's an Asian male, late 20s, wearing a black baseball cap, grey T-shirt and carrying a green coat.
Advise SCO19 he's heading towards the front of the train and does not appear to be a threat.
Repeat, does not appear to be a threat.
I'm going to examine the toilet for signs of a device.
Trojan, Control, active message.
Trojan receiving.
Subject is at front of train, no visible device, to be detained for questioning.
Proceed as planned.
- Copy.
- Train ETA's three minutes.
Three minutes! SHE GASPS Assalaamu Alaikum.
I just want to talk.
That's all.
I can see you're as scared as I am.
Miss, I just want to help you.
You don't have to do this.
You can change your mind.
Don't do that! Please don't do that! Don't move.
Stay still.
Please.
Just stay still.
Please! Just stay still.
Don't move.
Please.
Please! SHE WHIMPERS SHE SOBS You don't want to do this.
You don't look like you do.
Listen, the specialist counter-terrorism unit already know about a potential incident on this train.
So what I'd like to do is just tell them that you're willing to talk.
Does that sound OK to you? Just talk, is that a start? There's a second bomber but we're talking.
Now write this down.
Young Asian female, equipped with an explosives vest.
Advise SCO19 she's willing to talk.
Request armed officers hold back from boarding the train and that bomb disposal and negotiators are deployed as operational priority.
But firstly, right now, evacuate the adjacent carriages.
Yeah.
OK.
This is your guard speaking.
Would all passengers in carriage D please make your way at once into carriages E and F? And would all passengers in carriage C please make your way - immediately into carriages B and A? - Come on, wake up.
We've got to move.
- Where's Daddy? - Wake up.
I'll just have a look and make sure that everyone's getting out all right.
OK? All right? I'm not going anywhere.
I'm staying right here.
It's OK.
It's OK.
My name's David.
David Budd.
What's yours? Nadia.
The man that was in here before, is that your husband? Yeah? And your husband wants you to die? You don't have to be a martyr, Nadia.
We can deactivate this device and we can protect you from your husband.
You don't ever have to see him again if you don't want to.
Hey, Nadia.
Nadia, look at me.
I'm just as scared as you are, I promise.
I'm just bringing my kids back from visiting my mum.
You have children? Yes.
I do.
Two.
That's Ella.
She's ten.
Charlie.
He's eight.
I just want to take them home to their mum.
Trojan, Control, we've got a sit rep from the train guard.
There's an off-duty specialist protection officer on board.
PS David Budd.
Received.
Stand by.
It's all right.
Everything's going to be all right.
SIREN WHOOPS SHE PANTS Stop! Please! Stop! Listen to me.
Listen to me.
Why would someone you love want you to kill yourself? You've been brainwashed.
He has.
You have.
And I know.
I was in Afghanistan.
I saw mates get killed.
Nearly got killed myself.
For what? Nothing.
Politicians.
Cowards and liars.
Ours and theirs.
People full of talk but will never spill a drop of their own blood.
But you and I, we're just collateral damage.
Don't let them win, Nadia.
Don't let them win.
Police officer! Don't shoot! All right? Stay right here.
I'm not going anywhere.
- You hear that? - INDISTINCT VOICES That's them evacuating everyone from the train.
So it's just you and I.
It's just us here.
OK? - Armed police! Armed police! - Get down on the ground! Put your hands on your head and get down! Get down! Don't move! Stay exactly where you are, Nadia.
Don't move, OK? All right.
Armed Police! PS David Budd, specialist protection! Don't shoot! We know who you are! Stand clear! It's all right.
I'm not going anywhere.
Just stay very still now, Nadia.
OK? David, work with me, yeah? You've done a great job but you're not OFC here.
I am.
I need you to stand down, nice and easy.
I'm not going anywhere.
I'm staying right here with you.
It's all right.
Nothing's changed.
It's just us talking here.
- Just stay, really, really still.
- OK? Move away from the subject.
In position.
It's OK, Nadia.
It's all right.
It's OK.
TFC reports sniper in position.
Critical shot authorised.
Received.
Nadia, I need you to trust me.
I'm going to turn round and speak to this officer.
She's cooperating.
She intends to surrender.
She does not intend to activate the device.
Get Expo here.
They're here.
Now move away.
It's all right.
It's OK.
I'm not going anywhere.
I'm not.
David, stand clear.
Nadia, you need to show them you're not going to detonate the device.
Now, when I ask you to, I want you to raise your arms either side of you.
Can you do that for me when I ask? This is your final warning.
Stand clear! Nadia's going to spread her arms and we're going to stay put and wait for Expo.
Trojan OFC to TFC.
PS Budd has been given repeated warnings to stand down but has failed to cooperate.
We have no clear shot of the subject.
That's it, nice and slow.
Stay close to me.
Come in.
Come in, close to me.
That's it.
All right, doing really well.
Doing really well, Nadia.
That gun, that's an MCX carbine.
A bullet from that would go through the both of us.
I'm trusting they're not going to shoot one of their own.
All right? You trust me too? OK.
Shit.
Shit.
Oh, come on.
Control to Sniper 1.
Do you have a clean shot? Negative.
Stay in there.
Don't go out.
Stay here.
Stay here with me.
Subject required out of toilet for critical shot.
- Received.
- Get Expo here, now! David, I need the subject to step out of the toilet.
No, she's going to stay here and wait for Expo.
- That's what we're going to do.
- Don't move.
Come out of the toilet.
- Come out of the toilet.
- Stay really still for me, will you? - That's it.
You're doing really good.
- Out now, miss.
Listen to me.
- Get Expo here.
- David, stand aside.
Don't fire! Do not do this! - You need to come out of the toilet! - Don't do this! Don't do this! Nadia, stay there, don't move.
Please don't move, Nadia! - Step out of the toilet! - Don't do this.
Don't do this.
- Please don't do this.
- David, stand down! Out! OUT! - Stay here! That's it.
Don't do this! - Get out of the fucking toilet! No! - No shot! - All right.
Don't shoot.
Don't shoot.
All right, Nadia.
Hold tight.
That's it.
Just keep moving.
Hold tight.
OK.
All right.
Control to Sniper 1.
Can you execute critical shot? Negative.
That's it, Nadia.
No clean shot available.
Repeat, no clean shot available.
- Expo.
- Control.
Sending Expo in now.
Expo is coming.
Thank you.
All right, Nadia.
I've got you.
Explosives officer.
Stay calm.
Stay calm.
Miss? My name's Karen.
Now I need you to put your arms down.
Good.
Now turn your palms towards me and do not move.
Nadia, I'm going to step to the side.
I'll be right here.
I'm moving towards you now.
Nadia, now I need to ask you this object in your hand is the initiation device? Yes.
Does anyone else have control of this device? No.
Straighten your arm, please.
Arms up, please.
All the way up.
Turn around for me, please.
I'm going to remove the belt.
I need everyone out now.
Open the door.
I'm going to step off the train, then ask you to follow me.
All right? OK, nice and slowly.
Keep your hands where we can see them.
Stay calm.
Stay still and we'll lift you down to the ground.
- Stay still! - Nadia! Don't look over there.
Look down at the ground.
Down at the ground.
Go! Go! Let's go! It's over.
You're safe now.
He can't hurt you.
No-one's going to hurt you.
Come on.
Out you get.
- Thanks, mate.
- Oh, God.
- Mummy! - Thank God! Come here.
Oh.
Oh, sweetheart.
Sorry.
By the time I'd given a statement, I - Love, it's all right.
- Thank you.
I'm fine.
Look, we're all fine.
It's all right.
Night-night, sweetheart.
I love you.
Night-night, Charlie bear.
Goodnight.
Night-night, sweetheart.
Night, big man.
Night.
- I love you.
- I love you too.
They'll be all right, love.
I should be heading off.
You don't have to.
You sure? Are you feeling OK? Come on.
Let's talk downstairs.
Oh, for Christ's sake, Dave.
Sorry.
I'm sorry.
I'm a fucking idiot.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
NEWS REPORTS: Terrorists armed with a suicide vest boarded the London-bound train just before the Prime Minister has called a meeting of Cobra No-one was injured in the attack on a packed train en route to London Euston Station.
and we would urge members of the public to remain vigilant the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre will assess the current threat level.
My Government remains resolute in our determination to root out terrorism.
JTAC has the raised the threat level from moderate to substantial.
What I'm being told is most worrying about yesterday's incident is the exceptionally high level of sophistication of the explosive vest employed by the would-be attackers.
It would appear most likely that this is the work of a terror cell and there may well be accomplices still at large.
Frank Gardner, there, our security correspondent.
- Morning, Sarge.
- Cheers, Ken.
the level of sophistication of the 1st of October device and the very real concern that it represents a new and devastating threat to national security has led the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre to raise the UK's terror threat level to substantial.
We're joined now by the Home Secretary, the Right Honourable Julia Montague, MP.
Before we begin, Nick, I'd like to pay tribute to the courage of all members of the police and security service whose selfless actions prevented an appalling act of terrorism.
Bit of a day yesterday.
If you need some time off or for me to refer you to occ health - for some counselling - I'm fine, thanks, ma'am.
It's a miracle you're in one piece.
We're all very lucky the bomber changed her mind.
Hm.
Not that she's saying much.
And the husband's saying nothing.
It seems like when the time came she froze and the husband panicked.
Yeah.
Great job, David.
A credit to the branch.
Thank you, ma'am.
So far you've acted as PPO to visiting foreign dignitaries? That's right, ma'am.
The commissioner's ordered me to review specialist protection on senior politicians.
I'm assigning you to a Cabinet minister.
The Home Secretary.
Very good, ma'am.
It's a move up.
Yes.
Thank you, ma'am.
Good man.
Ma'am.
My Glock and two magazines, please.
That's the principal now, skipper, in the first car.
The backup's behind.
Her driver's Terry and the PPO's PC Tom Fenton.
- Ma'am.
- Kim.
Ma'am, this is PS Budd, the new PPO.
Pleasure to meet you, ma'am.
I was wondering if we could discuss you using the underground entrance from now on? I'm late for a meeting.
Julia likes to be seen.
- What's happening with Andrew Marr? - I'll chase them today.
I thought it was all confirmed.
There's a possibility that Number 10 want the slot.
And when were you planning to tell me? I was waiting for the right moment.
You didn't find it.
Sierra Zulu 7-2 from Control.
Go ahead, Control.
7-2 over.
7-2, do you have an ETA for Tulip to arrive at Melbourne? Control, traffic is heavy, ETA 12 minutes.
7-2 over.
7-2, can you call up when one minute away? Control out.
Rob Macdonald, special advisor to the Home Secretary.
Leave a message.
Hi, it's me.
We need to catch up.
Come to the flat.
Not sure what time I'll be home.
Depends on the traffic.
Cross the river and take the south circ.
Terry's been driving me for three years.
I think he can be trusted to determine the fastest route.
I've made a dynamic risk assessment and, given the current threat level, I'm recommending a diversion.
How much longer will that take? Can't say for certain, ma'am.
In that case we'll just take the usual route, please, Terry.
Take the south circ, if you don't mind.
My job's to keep you safe, ma'am.
I won't tell you how to do yours.
No, but you're happy to make it harder.
47-79, we'll park up across the road and wait.
Ma'am.
If you wouldn't mind holding here a moment, please, ma'am.
RINGING TONE Hi.
I've just remembered I've got nothing in.
Are you all right to pick up a takeaway? Not a problem.
Usual? Sure.
May I ask what you're doing? What's behind this door? My study.
Seriously? I'm expecting a colleague and I need you to fuck off.
No offence.
None taken.
That was us plotting to build the Death Star.
How long's this going to take? Can't say for certain, ma'am.
Just get on with it.
- PC Knowles said your name's Budd.
- Yes, ma'am.
The officer who prevented the 1st of October rail attack.
That was you? Yes, ma'am.
It's been a long and trying day.
I'm sorry we got off on the wrong foot.
Thank you, ma'am.
All is forgiven.
As you wish, ma'am.
No, really, I've been a total cow.
All is forgiven.
Thank you.
- Skip - Evening.
Mr Macdonald visiting the principal.
DOORBELL I can get it.
Oh.
Hello.
Evening, sir.
Rob Macdonald.
Perfect timing.
I'm starving.
Come through.
Sergeant Budd won't be long.
Actually, I'm all done, ma'am.
Thank you, Sergeant.
Couple of prawn crackers going if you want some? No, thank you, sir.
- Have a good evening, ma'am.
- You too.
I got this for later.
Evening, lads.
Skip.
Control, Sierra Zulu 7-9.
We're state 11 handing off to DPG.
RINGING TONE Hello.
Hiya, love.
You OK? Yeah.
I'm just calling for a chat.
About what? Just calling for a chat, Vic.
What do you want? What do I want? I'm just calling to say hello.
Just missed you, that's all.
SHE SIGHS Don't start.
Why can't we just have a chat like two normal adults, Vicky? This is not normal.
Vicky, I've put a lid on it.
I'm handling things.
I know what happens when you call late with a few drinks inside you.
I've not even had a few drinks.
SHE SIGHS Vicky.
Vicky, let's just have a chat.
Let's just have a chat! - Not now.
- Vic.
No.
Not like this.
Vicky.
LINE GOES DEAD Shit! NEWS REPORTS: There is a heightened police presence at airports, railway stations and other failed 1st of October rail attack has triggered a hunt - for accomplices.
Counter-terrorism - officers believe ignited a debate on national security, which has the potential to split the Government.
The Prime Minister, considered a moderate The Home Secretary's efforts to enhance surveillance powers through a new Regulation of Investigatory Powers Bill, so-called RIPA-18 Home Secretary, two minutes till I take you through to the studio.
Thank you.
I bet the PM pulled out because he knew you'd do a much better job.
Sounds like a reason NOT to pull out.
Your decaf.
- Oh, my God.
I'm so sorry.
- Shit.
- Christ! - Shit.
SHE LAUGHS.
I'm sorry.
Shut up.
- Give her your blouse.
- It'll never fit.
- Oh, for God's sake! - Give her yours, then.
I don't wear blouses, do I? Can we dry it out? Don't be ridiculous.
There's no time.
Fresh on this morning, ma'am.
You've got to be kidding me.
My shirts are altered to fit over my ballistic vest so the chest-to-waist ratio should be compatible.
Well, don't all stand around gawping.
And you, fuck off and organise Sergeant Budd a new shirt.
You'll have to tuck it under your jacket, ma'am.
Thank you.
Some privacy? Yeah, of course.
Yeah.
Home Secretary, just how anxious should we be about this terrorist threat? Is there another one around the corner? We are a target.
We can't be complacent.
Now, I am committed to supporting our security services by giving them greater powers to confront greater threats.
The Government is intent on forcing through a beefed-up Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act this year, RIPA-18 as it's been dubbed, spearheaded by you, but critics are calling it a snoopers' charter to monitor phone calls, e-mails and social media without judicial review.
Andrew, only those intent on acts of violence have anything to fear.
And the Prime Minister has been quoted as saying that, "Lessons need to be learned "from our military interventions in the Middle East.
" So what do you think those lessons might be? I can't see any justification for believing the Taliban would govern Afghanistan in peace and harmony, or Iraqi insurgents would ever have formed a stable democracy, or Isis would ever form a state with which the world could have diplomatic relations.
And, Andrew, I certainly do not miss the tyranny of Saddam Hussein.
So what are the lessons to be learned? The Prime Minister has been very clear on how we deal with the present and build a more secure future.
That doesn't require apologising for the past.
TV: I can't see any justification for believing the Taliban would govern Afghanistan in peace and harmony, or Iraqi insurgents would ever have formed a stable democracy or and build a more secure future.
That doesn't require apologising for the past.
doesn't require apologising for the past.
That doesn't require apologising for the past.
doesn't require apologising for the past.
apologising for the past.
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apologising for the past.
apologising for the past.
apologising for the past.
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apologising for the past.
FADING OUT: .
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apologising for the past apologising for the past.
Hello.
Reception.
Where? Yes, here he is.
Security, they need you upstairs! Quick! Clear back! How can you treat me like that? You have had it in for me from day one! - Oh, stand there like a smug prat! - Sergeant Budd, thank you.
Sergeant Budd, would you kindly escort Ms Dyson from the building and we can all get back to work? Thank you.
for a job that you don't even know what I do on a daily basis.
Have you taken the time? No.
Because you are that arrogant.
- Get back in your office! Narcissist! - There's a cab coming for her.
Oh, a cab! Keep your cab.
- You narcissistic, smug prick.
- Sorry.
Good luck with your interview, darling! I wouldn't work here if I'm fucking paid.
- Miss, will you come with me, please? - No.
Come on.
Let's talk about it downstairs.
All right? SHE MUTTERS Can you not stand so close to me, please? Yeah, I'm just coming out onto the street now.
Thanks.
Bit calmer? If you don't want to deal with them, I can sort out sending on your personal belongings.
Thank you.
What happened? They've started interviewing candidates for my job.
Didn't even tell me they were giving me the push.
So They didn't say why? There's no "they".
It's just her.
Sociopath.
God help anyone who sees through her.
I thought they were sending you a cab.
Yeah.
I don't need their shitty cab.
Sierra Zulu 7-9, Lavender inbound.
This is a breakdown of the additional powers sought by RIPA-18.
Mind if I steal your boss for a minute, Rob? Uh, sure.
See you inside.
Interesting TV interview.
You must be very proud.
I'd like to get into the Chamber if that's all right with you, Roger.
Planning to hijack the counter-terror debate for a bit more - shameless self-promotion? - Is there a point to this conversation? - Why aren't you returning my calls? - Pardon me, ma'am, for security reasons, I'd prefer if you moved indoors.
You work for us, Plod, so wind your neck in.
I'm the fucking Chief Whip and when I call, you answer.
We claim the centre ground but you're heading off-piste.
The PM can count on my full support.
Bullshit.
He's weakened.
You're making a move for the leadership.
Sir, ma'am, I really do need you both to move inside.
Can't you call your monkey off? Throw him some nuts.
I'm mixed-race.
RINGING TONE - Hi.
- John.
Roger Penhaligon.
- You OK? - No.
Not great.
I need to record my side of a conversation with one of the PPOs.
Are you? Biracial? No, ma'am.
Right, where were we? Right.
This is a summary of the limitations in existing legislation All clear, ma'am.
Sergeant Budd.
Your shirt.
Thank you, ma'am.
I'm sorry about Chanel.
She took her dismissal badly and my staff thought you'd be the best person to deal with it.
If you can talk someone out of blowing up a train Want one? On duty, ma'am.
Soft drinks in the fridge.
No thank you, ma'am.
Do you prefer David or Dave? I answer to both, ma'am.
You won't have heard yet but we are going to charge the male 1st of October attacker.
He appears to have plausible links to Islamist terrorists, though I'm not at liberty to say more at this stage.
That's good news.
Thanks, ma'am.
And thanks to you, his wife's alive to assist with our inquiries.
It seems I'm constantly finding reasons to compliment you.
Not quite constantly.
Is there a Mrs Budd? Yes, ma'am.
Vicky.
We have two children.
What are their names? Ella and Charlie.
Your shifts must make home life difficult.
I'm sorry.
That was private.
I shouldn't have.
No, it's You'd know, ma'am, all these hours you work.
Goes with the territory.
Did you always want to be a politician? I hope you don't mind me asking that.
I was a criminal barrister.
I witnessed at first hand how the causes of crime often have as much to do with a person's upbringing and social circumstances.
I sought a role in which I could make a real difference.
I'm keeping you.
May I ask, ma'am that interview you did on telly, did you mean what you said? I'm sorry? About the Middle East.
See, I don't say only what the people want to hear.
I'm about doing the right thing and making the hard choices.
The thing is, David/Dave, I don't need you to vote for me, only to protect me.
Rest assured, ma'am.
I'll do what's required.
Ma'am.
DOOR CLOSES Skipper.
HE SIGHS Sorry, I was just getting ready for work.
I just wanted to apologise for the other night.
OK.
I was just having a couple of rounds of toast but I can make you some.
You're all right, love.
I'm fine.
The kids not up yet? They're all right, aren't they? Sleepover.
Both of them? TV: RIPA-18 will give them that support.
Vic? Look, don't take this the wrong way.
I know you're disappointed to miss the kids, but maybe that's why it's best that you call ahead if you're going to come round.
I was hoping we could talk.
- Why? - I've said I'm sorry.
Yeah, you always are.
You need help, Dave.
I need a job that pays the bills, Vic.
Yes.
And I keep covering for you so that you can keep it but I've stopped being able to stand back and watch.
You are getting worse, Dave.
Love, I'm sorry, but we can work through this.
I've met someone.
He was here? Overnight? Yes.
- Still here? - No.
Look, I I was going to tell you.
You farm our kids out so you can have your night together? They're with their school friends.
They've had a lovely time.
Do they know? They think that he's a friend.
Oh.
Dave Dave? Let's not get divorced yet.
Oh, God, no.
We're not that serious or anything.
It's early days.
In case anything happens to me at work you'll still get the pension if we're legally married.
That the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 simply does not go far enough.
Hi.
Chanel.
Yeah, sorry.
I hope here's OK.
Oh, fine.
Can I get you anything? - No, please, let me.
- Maybe later.
Look, I know, but you just always seemed open to the wider possibilities of a story, not one to regurgitate the press release.
Thanks very much.
And for getting in touch.
Julia Montague's the woman of the hour, so my editor didn't take much persuading.
"Woman of the hour.
" Talk about an understatement.
You weren't able to give me much detail over the phone.
Yeah, that's right.
Well I just want to stop everyone getting carried away with this idea that she's such a brilliant politician.
- How would you describe her? - A sociopath.
The most dangerous person in the country.
More dangerous than the people that she keeps calling enemies of freedom.
- How's she dangerous? - She's got an agenda.
To heighten fear, to destroy debate and to seize power.
What evidence do you have to substantiate these claims? I've worked for two years in the Home Office, most of that time in daily contact with Julia Montague.
You were fired, Chanel.
Yeah.
In Whitehall, this isn't a story, "Aide gets fired.
Aide bad-mouths minister.
" I'm trying to explain how Julia's different.
But you're not explaining how you're different from any other disgruntled former employee.
You've got my number and e-mail if you find something concrete.
I hope things work out for you.
Are you getting in? Do you want me to call someone? That's the last thing I want you to do.
Open invitation.
For decades, the West has been inflicting suffering on the poor and powerless.
The war in the desert, in the oil fields, we've brought it back to the streets of Britain.
There's kids growing up over here, all they hear is what's been done to families and friends over there.
Who can blame them if they want to push back? And when they push back, our politicians act like it's come from nowhere, so they can pass laws restricting our freedoms and order new attacks against the so-called terrorists, and guess what? The cycle of violence goes on.
Always wondered if you'd turn up some time.
Soapbox is not really my thing, mate.
That's not how you were in Helmand.
That was a crazy time out there.
I'm trying to put all that behind me.
I'm making a proper go of civvy street.
Put PTSD on your job application, who's going to hire you, right? Just because it's not visible Mate, you can't beat it on your own.
The counselling sessions, they're really helpful.
- There's a bunch of us now, good - I'm good, thanks.
So what are you doing now? Police.
Doing what? Specialist protection.
Government ministers.
Are you fucking kidding me? You're protecting those wankers? You turn up after all this time and tell me this shit? What's that about? You've got a fucking nerve, mate.
- I knew you'd understand.
- Understand what? You said it out in Helmand.
You say a lot of stuff when you've seen your best mates blown to pieces.
That if you ever found yourself right beside one of those bastards that sent us out there, you'd just close your eyes and pull the trigger.
You'd still have a face.
I'd still have a family.
Doors and seat belts.
Little bird told me you were Johnny on the spot at the 1st of October? Yes, sir.
Looks like the Home Secretary couldn't be in safer hands.
Lavender outbound.
Cover yourself up, Ella.
We're not there yet.
Good girl.
Sh, sh, sh.
Not our stop yet.
Back to sleep.
GUARD: This train is about to depart.
WHISTLE Stand clear of the doors.
Stand clear of the doors.
Excuse me.
Is everything all right in there? Sorry, madam.
You wouldn't mind looking after my kids for a minute, would you? I'll be right back.
Yeah.
No problem.
Thank you very much.
I'll be right back.
Suspicious in toilet C-D.
Sergeant David Budd, Metropolitan Police.
What's going on? You've got an intelligence report for an Asian male in his 20s? How do you know about that? I saw you checking out the guy in my carriage.
He's fine but I saw someone acting suspiciously at Marston.
I don't know if he succeeded in boarding the train but, if he did, he could be in the toilet.
Look, I'm an Operational Firearms Commander with Specialist Protection.
What's the plan? British Transport Police have put out an alert on a possible suicide bomber attempting to board a London-bound service.
We've been ordered to stop the train at Barnet Shed.
It's a derelict depot out in the sticks.
SO 19 SCO19.
They're going to board the train.
How long till we get there? - Seven minutes.
- He won't detonate in the toilet.
He'll go into the carriage for maximum casualties.
Right, stick with me on this.
What's your name? - Sandra.
- Give me your number.
Uh 07700900876.
- I need to call this in.
- Do it.
This way, Sarge.
We'll take you down to track-side.
I need a few more minutes.
Is that all right? - Yeah.
No problem.
- Thank you.
RUSTLING LABOURED BREATHING PHONE RINGS - Hello? - I can't let him get out of there.
There's dozens of passengers on this train, - my kids included.
- What? Can you unlock the exit doors while the train's moving? - DISCONNECT BEEPS - Hello? Shit.
Shit.
Fuck.
Come on.
Come on.
Come on.
Come on.
Come on.
Come on.
RINGING TONE What I said is can you? The stop's just a few minutes away.
Let's not do anything to If he feels the train brake, he'll know it's an unscheduled stop.
He'll go into the carriage and detonate the device.
No.
Can you unlock the doors while the train's moving or not? - Yes.
- When I say so, do it.
- Let me take care of the rest.
- The rest of what? To throw him off the train.
Stand by.
Do it now.
Subject does not appear to be carrying a device.
He's an Asian male, late 20s, wearing a black baseball cap, grey T-shirt and carrying a green coat.
Advise SCO19 he's heading towards the front of the train and does not appear to be a threat.
Repeat, does not appear to be a threat.
I'm going to examine the toilet for signs of a device.
Trojan, Control, active message.
Trojan receiving.
Subject is at front of train, no visible device, to be detained for questioning.
Proceed as planned.
- Copy.
- Train ETA's three minutes.
Three minutes! SHE GASPS Assalaamu Alaikum.
I just want to talk.
That's all.
I can see you're as scared as I am.
Miss, I just want to help you.
You don't have to do this.
You can change your mind.
Don't do that! Please don't do that! Don't move.
Stay still.
Please.
Just stay still.
Please! Just stay still.
Don't move.
Please.
Please! SHE WHIMPERS SHE SOBS You don't want to do this.
You don't look like you do.
Listen, the specialist counter-terrorism unit already know about a potential incident on this train.
So what I'd like to do is just tell them that you're willing to talk.
Does that sound OK to you? Just talk, is that a start? There's a second bomber but we're talking.
Now write this down.
Young Asian female, equipped with an explosives vest.
Advise SCO19 she's willing to talk.
Request armed officers hold back from boarding the train and that bomb disposal and negotiators are deployed as operational priority.
But firstly, right now, evacuate the adjacent carriages.
Yeah.
OK.
This is your guard speaking.
Would all passengers in carriage D please make your way at once into carriages E and F? And would all passengers in carriage C please make your way - immediately into carriages B and A? - Come on, wake up.
We've got to move.
- Where's Daddy? - Wake up.
I'll just have a look and make sure that everyone's getting out all right.
OK? All right? I'm not going anywhere.
I'm staying right here.
It's OK.
It's OK.
My name's David.
David Budd.
What's yours? Nadia.
The man that was in here before, is that your husband? Yeah? And your husband wants you to die? You don't have to be a martyr, Nadia.
We can deactivate this device and we can protect you from your husband.
You don't ever have to see him again if you don't want to.
Hey, Nadia.
Nadia, look at me.
I'm just as scared as you are, I promise.
I'm just bringing my kids back from visiting my mum.
You have children? Yes.
I do.
Two.
That's Ella.
She's ten.
Charlie.
He's eight.
I just want to take them home to their mum.
Trojan, Control, we've got a sit rep from the train guard.
There's an off-duty specialist protection officer on board.
PS David Budd.
Received.
Stand by.
It's all right.
Everything's going to be all right.
SIREN WHOOPS SHE PANTS Stop! Please! Stop! Listen to me.
Listen to me.
Why would someone you love want you to kill yourself? You've been brainwashed.
He has.
You have.
And I know.
I was in Afghanistan.
I saw mates get killed.
Nearly got killed myself.
For what? Nothing.
Politicians.
Cowards and liars.
Ours and theirs.
People full of talk but will never spill a drop of their own blood.
But you and I, we're just collateral damage.
Don't let them win, Nadia.
Don't let them win.
Police officer! Don't shoot! All right? Stay right here.
I'm not going anywhere.
- You hear that? - INDISTINCT VOICES That's them evacuating everyone from the train.
So it's just you and I.
It's just us here.
OK? - Armed police! Armed police! - Get down on the ground! Put your hands on your head and get down! Get down! Don't move! Stay exactly where you are, Nadia.
Don't move, OK? All right.
Armed Police! PS David Budd, specialist protection! Don't shoot! We know who you are! Stand clear! It's all right.
I'm not going anywhere.
Just stay very still now, Nadia.
OK? David, work with me, yeah? You've done a great job but you're not OFC here.
I am.
I need you to stand down, nice and easy.
I'm not going anywhere.
I'm staying right here with you.
It's all right.
Nothing's changed.
It's just us talking here.
- Just stay, really, really still.
- OK? Move away from the subject.
In position.
It's OK, Nadia.
It's all right.
It's OK.
TFC reports sniper in position.
Critical shot authorised.
Received.
Nadia, I need you to trust me.
I'm going to turn round and speak to this officer.
She's cooperating.
She intends to surrender.
She does not intend to activate the device.
Get Expo here.
They're here.
Now move away.
It's all right.
It's OK.
I'm not going anywhere.
I'm not.
David, stand clear.
Nadia, you need to show them you're not going to detonate the device.
Now, when I ask you to, I want you to raise your arms either side of you.
Can you do that for me when I ask? This is your final warning.
Stand clear! Nadia's going to spread her arms and we're going to stay put and wait for Expo.
Trojan OFC to TFC.
PS Budd has been given repeated warnings to stand down but has failed to cooperate.
We have no clear shot of the subject.
That's it, nice and slow.
Stay close to me.
Come in.
Come in, close to me.
That's it.
All right, doing really well.
Doing really well, Nadia.
That gun, that's an MCX carbine.
A bullet from that would go through the both of us.
I'm trusting they're not going to shoot one of their own.
All right? You trust me too? OK.
Shit.
Shit.
Oh, come on.
Control to Sniper 1.
Do you have a clean shot? Negative.
Stay in there.
Don't go out.
Stay here.
Stay here with me.
Subject required out of toilet for critical shot.
- Received.
- Get Expo here, now! David, I need the subject to step out of the toilet.
No, she's going to stay here and wait for Expo.
- That's what we're going to do.
- Don't move.
Come out of the toilet.
- Come out of the toilet.
- Stay really still for me, will you? - That's it.
You're doing really good.
- Out now, miss.
Listen to me.
- Get Expo here.
- David, stand aside.
Don't fire! Do not do this! - You need to come out of the toilet! - Don't do this! Don't do this! Nadia, stay there, don't move.
Please don't move, Nadia! - Step out of the toilet! - Don't do this.
Don't do this.
- Please don't do this.
- David, stand down! Out! OUT! - Stay here! That's it.
Don't do this! - Get out of the fucking toilet! No! - No shot! - All right.
Don't shoot.
Don't shoot.
All right, Nadia.
Hold tight.
That's it.
Just keep moving.
Hold tight.
OK.
All right.
Control to Sniper 1.
Can you execute critical shot? Negative.
That's it, Nadia.
No clean shot available.
Repeat, no clean shot available.
- Expo.
- Control.
Sending Expo in now.
Expo is coming.
Thank you.
All right, Nadia.
I've got you.
Explosives officer.
Stay calm.
Stay calm.
Miss? My name's Karen.
Now I need you to put your arms down.
Good.
Now turn your palms towards me and do not move.
Nadia, I'm going to step to the side.
I'll be right here.
I'm moving towards you now.
Nadia, now I need to ask you this object in your hand is the initiation device? Yes.
Does anyone else have control of this device? No.
Straighten your arm, please.
Arms up, please.
All the way up.
Turn around for me, please.
I'm going to remove the belt.
I need everyone out now.
Open the door.
I'm going to step off the train, then ask you to follow me.
All right? OK, nice and slowly.
Keep your hands where we can see them.
Stay calm.
Stay still and we'll lift you down to the ground.
- Stay still! - Nadia! Don't look over there.
Look down at the ground.
Down at the ground.
Go! Go! Let's go! It's over.
You're safe now.
He can't hurt you.
No-one's going to hurt you.
Come on.
Out you get.
- Thanks, mate.
- Oh, God.
- Mummy! - Thank God! Come here.
Oh.
Oh, sweetheart.
Sorry.
By the time I'd given a statement, I - Love, it's all right.
- Thank you.
I'm fine.
Look, we're all fine.
It's all right.
Night-night, sweetheart.
I love you.
Night-night, Charlie bear.
Goodnight.
Night-night, sweetheart.
Night, big man.
Night.
- I love you.
- I love you too.
They'll be all right, love.
I should be heading off.
You don't have to.
You sure? Are you feeling OK? Come on.
Let's talk downstairs.
Oh, for Christ's sake, Dave.
Sorry.
I'm sorry.
I'm a fucking idiot.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
NEWS REPORTS: Terrorists armed with a suicide vest boarded the London-bound train just before the Prime Minister has called a meeting of Cobra No-one was injured in the attack on a packed train en route to London Euston Station.
and we would urge members of the public to remain vigilant the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre will assess the current threat level.
My Government remains resolute in our determination to root out terrorism.
JTAC has the raised the threat level from moderate to substantial.
What I'm being told is most worrying about yesterday's incident is the exceptionally high level of sophistication of the explosive vest employed by the would-be attackers.
It would appear most likely that this is the work of a terror cell and there may well be accomplices still at large.
Frank Gardner, there, our security correspondent.
- Morning, Sarge.
- Cheers, Ken.
the level of sophistication of the 1st of October device and the very real concern that it represents a new and devastating threat to national security has led the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre to raise the UK's terror threat level to substantial.
We're joined now by the Home Secretary, the Right Honourable Julia Montague, MP.
Before we begin, Nick, I'd like to pay tribute to the courage of all members of the police and security service whose selfless actions prevented an appalling act of terrorism.
Bit of a day yesterday.
If you need some time off or for me to refer you to occ health - for some counselling - I'm fine, thanks, ma'am.
It's a miracle you're in one piece.
We're all very lucky the bomber changed her mind.
Hm.
Not that she's saying much.
And the husband's saying nothing.
It seems like when the time came she froze and the husband panicked.
Yeah.
Great job, David.
A credit to the branch.
Thank you, ma'am.
So far you've acted as PPO to visiting foreign dignitaries? That's right, ma'am.
The commissioner's ordered me to review specialist protection on senior politicians.
I'm assigning you to a Cabinet minister.
The Home Secretary.
Very good, ma'am.
It's a move up.
Yes.
Thank you, ma'am.
Good man.
Ma'am.
My Glock and two magazines, please.
That's the principal now, skipper, in the first car.
The backup's behind.
Her driver's Terry and the PPO's PC Tom Fenton.
- Ma'am.
- Kim.
Ma'am, this is PS Budd, the new PPO.
Pleasure to meet you, ma'am.
I was wondering if we could discuss you using the underground entrance from now on? I'm late for a meeting.
Julia likes to be seen.
- What's happening with Andrew Marr? - I'll chase them today.
I thought it was all confirmed.
There's a possibility that Number 10 want the slot.
And when were you planning to tell me? I was waiting for the right moment.
You didn't find it.
Sierra Zulu 7-2 from Control.
Go ahead, Control.
7-2 over.
7-2, do you have an ETA for Tulip to arrive at Melbourne? Control, traffic is heavy, ETA 12 minutes.
7-2 over.
7-2, can you call up when one minute away? Control out.
Rob Macdonald, special advisor to the Home Secretary.
Leave a message.
Hi, it's me.
We need to catch up.
Come to the flat.
Not sure what time I'll be home.
Depends on the traffic.
Cross the river and take the south circ.
Terry's been driving me for three years.
I think he can be trusted to determine the fastest route.
I've made a dynamic risk assessment and, given the current threat level, I'm recommending a diversion.
How much longer will that take? Can't say for certain, ma'am.
In that case we'll just take the usual route, please, Terry.
Take the south circ, if you don't mind.
My job's to keep you safe, ma'am.
I won't tell you how to do yours.
No, but you're happy to make it harder.
47-79, we'll park up across the road and wait.
Ma'am.
If you wouldn't mind holding here a moment, please, ma'am.
RINGING TONE Hi.
I've just remembered I've got nothing in.
Are you all right to pick up a takeaway? Not a problem.
Usual? Sure.
May I ask what you're doing? What's behind this door? My study.
Seriously? I'm expecting a colleague and I need you to fuck off.
No offence.
None taken.
That was us plotting to build the Death Star.
How long's this going to take? Can't say for certain, ma'am.
Just get on with it.
- PC Knowles said your name's Budd.
- Yes, ma'am.
The officer who prevented the 1st of October rail attack.
That was you? Yes, ma'am.
It's been a long and trying day.
I'm sorry we got off on the wrong foot.
Thank you, ma'am.
All is forgiven.
As you wish, ma'am.
No, really, I've been a total cow.
All is forgiven.
Thank you.
- Skip - Evening.
Mr Macdonald visiting the principal.
DOORBELL I can get it.
Oh.
Hello.
Evening, sir.
Rob Macdonald.
Perfect timing.
I'm starving.
Come through.
Sergeant Budd won't be long.
Actually, I'm all done, ma'am.
Thank you, Sergeant.
Couple of prawn crackers going if you want some? No, thank you, sir.
- Have a good evening, ma'am.
- You too.
I got this for later.
Evening, lads.
Skip.
Control, Sierra Zulu 7-9.
We're state 11 handing off to DPG.
RINGING TONE Hello.
Hiya, love.
You OK? Yeah.
I'm just calling for a chat.
About what? Just calling for a chat, Vic.
What do you want? What do I want? I'm just calling to say hello.
Just missed you, that's all.
SHE SIGHS Don't start.
Why can't we just have a chat like two normal adults, Vicky? This is not normal.
Vicky, I've put a lid on it.
I'm handling things.
I know what happens when you call late with a few drinks inside you.
I've not even had a few drinks.
SHE SIGHS Vicky.
Vicky, let's just have a chat.
Let's just have a chat! - Not now.
- Vic.
No.
Not like this.
Vicky.
LINE GOES DEAD Shit! NEWS REPORTS: There is a heightened police presence at airports, railway stations and other failed 1st of October rail attack has triggered a hunt - for accomplices.
Counter-terrorism - officers believe ignited a debate on national security, which has the potential to split the Government.
The Prime Minister, considered a moderate The Home Secretary's efforts to enhance surveillance powers through a new Regulation of Investigatory Powers Bill, so-called RIPA-18 Home Secretary, two minutes till I take you through to the studio.
Thank you.
I bet the PM pulled out because he knew you'd do a much better job.
Sounds like a reason NOT to pull out.
Your decaf.
- Oh, my God.
I'm so sorry.
- Shit.
- Christ! - Shit.
SHE LAUGHS.
I'm sorry.
Shut up.
- Give her your blouse.
- It'll never fit.
- Oh, for God's sake! - Give her yours, then.
I don't wear blouses, do I? Can we dry it out? Don't be ridiculous.
There's no time.
Fresh on this morning, ma'am.
You've got to be kidding me.
My shirts are altered to fit over my ballistic vest so the chest-to-waist ratio should be compatible.
Well, don't all stand around gawping.
And you, fuck off and organise Sergeant Budd a new shirt.
You'll have to tuck it under your jacket, ma'am.
Thank you.
Some privacy? Yeah, of course.
Yeah.
Home Secretary, just how anxious should we be about this terrorist threat? Is there another one around the corner? We are a target.
We can't be complacent.
Now, I am committed to supporting our security services by giving them greater powers to confront greater threats.
The Government is intent on forcing through a beefed-up Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act this year, RIPA-18 as it's been dubbed, spearheaded by you, but critics are calling it a snoopers' charter to monitor phone calls, e-mails and social media without judicial review.
Andrew, only those intent on acts of violence have anything to fear.
And the Prime Minister has been quoted as saying that, "Lessons need to be learned "from our military interventions in the Middle East.
" So what do you think those lessons might be? I can't see any justification for believing the Taliban would govern Afghanistan in peace and harmony, or Iraqi insurgents would ever have formed a stable democracy, or Isis would ever form a state with which the world could have diplomatic relations.
And, Andrew, I certainly do not miss the tyranny of Saddam Hussein.
So what are the lessons to be learned? The Prime Minister has been very clear on how we deal with the present and build a more secure future.
That doesn't require apologising for the past.
TV: I can't see any justification for believing the Taliban would govern Afghanistan in peace and harmony, or Iraqi insurgents would ever have formed a stable democracy or and build a more secure future.
That doesn't require apologising for the past.
doesn't require apologising for the past.
That doesn't require apologising for the past.
doesn't require apologising for the past.
apologising for the past.
.
.
apologising for the past.
apologising for the past.
apologising for the past.
.
.
apologising for the past.
FADING OUT: .
.
apologising for the past apologising for the past.
Hello.
Reception.
Where? Yes, here he is.
Security, they need you upstairs! Quick! Clear back! How can you treat me like that? You have had it in for me from day one! - Oh, stand there like a smug prat! - Sergeant Budd, thank you.
Sergeant Budd, would you kindly escort Ms Dyson from the building and we can all get back to work? Thank you.
for a job that you don't even know what I do on a daily basis.
Have you taken the time? No.
Because you are that arrogant.
- Get back in your office! Narcissist! - There's a cab coming for her.
Oh, a cab! Keep your cab.
- You narcissistic, smug prick.
- Sorry.
Good luck with your interview, darling! I wouldn't work here if I'm fucking paid.
- Miss, will you come with me, please? - No.
Come on.
Let's talk about it downstairs.
All right? SHE MUTTERS Can you not stand so close to me, please? Yeah, I'm just coming out onto the street now.
Thanks.
Bit calmer? If you don't want to deal with them, I can sort out sending on your personal belongings.
Thank you.
What happened? They've started interviewing candidates for my job.
Didn't even tell me they were giving me the push.
So They didn't say why? There's no "they".
It's just her.
Sociopath.
God help anyone who sees through her.
I thought they were sending you a cab.
Yeah.
I don't need their shitty cab.
Sierra Zulu 7-9, Lavender inbound.
This is a breakdown of the additional powers sought by RIPA-18.
Mind if I steal your boss for a minute, Rob? Uh, sure.
See you inside.
Interesting TV interview.
You must be very proud.
I'd like to get into the Chamber if that's all right with you, Roger.
Planning to hijack the counter-terror debate for a bit more - shameless self-promotion? - Is there a point to this conversation? - Why aren't you returning my calls? - Pardon me, ma'am, for security reasons, I'd prefer if you moved indoors.
You work for us, Plod, so wind your neck in.
I'm the fucking Chief Whip and when I call, you answer.
We claim the centre ground but you're heading off-piste.
The PM can count on my full support.
Bullshit.
He's weakened.
You're making a move for the leadership.
Sir, ma'am, I really do need you both to move inside.
Can't you call your monkey off? Throw him some nuts.
I'm mixed-race.
RINGING TONE - Hi.
- John.
Roger Penhaligon.
- You OK? - No.
Not great.
I need to record my side of a conversation with one of the PPOs.
Are you? Biracial? No, ma'am.
Right, where were we? Right.
This is a summary of the limitations in existing legislation All clear, ma'am.
Sergeant Budd.
Your shirt.
Thank you, ma'am.
I'm sorry about Chanel.
She took her dismissal badly and my staff thought you'd be the best person to deal with it.
If you can talk someone out of blowing up a train Want one? On duty, ma'am.
Soft drinks in the fridge.
No thank you, ma'am.
Do you prefer David or Dave? I answer to both, ma'am.
You won't have heard yet but we are going to charge the male 1st of October attacker.
He appears to have plausible links to Islamist terrorists, though I'm not at liberty to say more at this stage.
That's good news.
Thanks, ma'am.
And thanks to you, his wife's alive to assist with our inquiries.
It seems I'm constantly finding reasons to compliment you.
Not quite constantly.
Is there a Mrs Budd? Yes, ma'am.
Vicky.
We have two children.
What are their names? Ella and Charlie.
Your shifts must make home life difficult.
I'm sorry.
That was private.
I shouldn't have.
No, it's You'd know, ma'am, all these hours you work.
Goes with the territory.
Did you always want to be a politician? I hope you don't mind me asking that.
I was a criminal barrister.
I witnessed at first hand how the causes of crime often have as much to do with a person's upbringing and social circumstances.
I sought a role in which I could make a real difference.
I'm keeping you.
May I ask, ma'am that interview you did on telly, did you mean what you said? I'm sorry? About the Middle East.
See, I don't say only what the people want to hear.
I'm about doing the right thing and making the hard choices.
The thing is, David/Dave, I don't need you to vote for me, only to protect me.
Rest assured, ma'am.
I'll do what's required.
Ma'am.
DOOR CLOSES Skipper.
HE SIGHS Sorry, I was just getting ready for work.
I just wanted to apologise for the other night.
OK.
I was just having a couple of rounds of toast but I can make you some.
You're all right, love.
I'm fine.
The kids not up yet? They're all right, aren't they? Sleepover.
Both of them? TV: RIPA-18 will give them that support.
Vic? Look, don't take this the wrong way.
I know you're disappointed to miss the kids, but maybe that's why it's best that you call ahead if you're going to come round.
I was hoping we could talk.
- Why? - I've said I'm sorry.
Yeah, you always are.
You need help, Dave.
I need a job that pays the bills, Vic.
Yes.
And I keep covering for you so that you can keep it but I've stopped being able to stand back and watch.
You are getting worse, Dave.
Love, I'm sorry, but we can work through this.
I've met someone.
He was here? Overnight? Yes.
- Still here? - No.
Look, I I was going to tell you.
You farm our kids out so you can have your night together? They're with their school friends.
They've had a lovely time.
Do they know? They think that he's a friend.
Oh.
Dave Dave? Let's not get divorced yet.
Oh, God, no.
We're not that serious or anything.
It's early days.
In case anything happens to me at work you'll still get the pension if we're legally married.
That the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 simply does not go far enough.
Hi.
Chanel.
Yeah, sorry.
I hope here's OK.
Oh, fine.
Can I get you anything? - No, please, let me.
- Maybe later.
Look, I know, but you just always seemed open to the wider possibilities of a story, not one to regurgitate the press release.
Thanks very much.
And for getting in touch.
Julia Montague's the woman of the hour, so my editor didn't take much persuading.
"Woman of the hour.
" Talk about an understatement.
You weren't able to give me much detail over the phone.
Yeah, that's right.
Well I just want to stop everyone getting carried away with this idea that she's such a brilliant politician.
- How would you describe her? - A sociopath.
The most dangerous person in the country.
More dangerous than the people that she keeps calling enemies of freedom.
- How's she dangerous? - She's got an agenda.
To heighten fear, to destroy debate and to seize power.
What evidence do you have to substantiate these claims? I've worked for two years in the Home Office, most of that time in daily contact with Julia Montague.
You were fired, Chanel.
Yeah.
In Whitehall, this isn't a story, "Aide gets fired.
Aide bad-mouths minister.
" I'm trying to explain how Julia's different.
But you're not explaining how you're different from any other disgruntled former employee.
You've got my number and e-mail if you find something concrete.
I hope things work out for you.
Are you getting in? Do you want me to call someone? That's the last thing I want you to do.
Open invitation.
For decades, the West has been inflicting suffering on the poor and powerless.
The war in the desert, in the oil fields, we've brought it back to the streets of Britain.
There's kids growing up over here, all they hear is what's been done to families and friends over there.
Who can blame them if they want to push back? And when they push back, our politicians act like it's come from nowhere, so they can pass laws restricting our freedoms and order new attacks against the so-called terrorists, and guess what? The cycle of violence goes on.
Always wondered if you'd turn up some time.
Soapbox is not really my thing, mate.
That's not how you were in Helmand.
That was a crazy time out there.
I'm trying to put all that behind me.
I'm making a proper go of civvy street.
Put PTSD on your job application, who's going to hire you, right? Just because it's not visible Mate, you can't beat it on your own.
The counselling sessions, they're really helpful.
- There's a bunch of us now, good - I'm good, thanks.
So what are you doing now? Police.
Doing what? Specialist protection.
Government ministers.
Are you fucking kidding me? You're protecting those wankers? You turn up after all this time and tell me this shit? What's that about? You've got a fucking nerve, mate.
- I knew you'd understand.
- Understand what? You said it out in Helmand.
You say a lot of stuff when you've seen your best mates blown to pieces.
That if you ever found yourself right beside one of those bastards that sent us out there, you'd just close your eyes and pull the trigger.
You'd still have a face.
I'd still have a family.
Doors and seat belts.
Little bird told me you were Johnny on the spot at the 1st of October? Yes, sir.
Looks like the Home Secretary couldn't be in safer hands.
Lavender outbound.