03x03 - Episode 3

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My name is Ellie Sutherland.

By the time you see this,

I will be deep down a tunnel

beneath Godley Common village.

The sabotage consisted

of a basic device,

a timer and a handheld flare.

- I can't get hold of Nate.

- He went in the tunnel.

With Ellie.

Did Planet Resistance plant the b*mb?

b*mb?! What are you talking about?

We didn't k*ll anybody. Henry did.

I'm not going down for him.

After I was drugged and

abducted from the United Kingdom

by my brother, Prince Samir,

I plead with the government of

the United Kingdom to help me.

- Ellie! They're gonna make sure you're all right.

- She'll be fine.

You're aware we're obligated

to place Ellie under arrest.

There cannot be any dispensation.

I can't do this any more, Rob.

You know that, don't you?

The expl*si*n wasn't your fault.

It had nothing to do with me.

You must've known there was a b*mb. No.

Come on, Ellie.

We know you didn't make the b*mb

but you must have known about it.

I had no idea!

Otherwise I'd never

have gone down there.

Planet Resistance is an

entirely peaceful organisation.

Planet Resistance is a

t*rror1st organisation.

That's absurd.

Membership could get

you 14 years, Ellie.

That, in addition to whatever you get

for aggravated trespass

at Godley Common,

attempted m*rder.

Attempted m*rder?!

I went down there to

protest about the train line!

I've only got your word.

I didn't want to hurt anybody.

The expl*sive was made from a flare.

Exactly the same type of flare

that we found in your flat, Henry.

Do you believe in

coincidences like that?

We use flares for peaceful protests.

Is there any history of

cops tampering with evidence?

Nate told me in the cave

there was a device, yes.

One device. He said Henry

had wanted to "escalate things".

Nate said that to you?

Nate had no idea what

Henry was planning.

He tried to talk him

down from it, I'm sure.

He told me he felt he'd been

exploited by Henry.

I do too.

And where is Nate?

I don't know.

He's in the hospital. I saw him

He escaped from the

ambulance, while it was moving.

Do you have any idea where he'd be now?

He gave you no indication of his plans?

Where he'd go? What he'd do?

I I didn't even know if we'd survive.

So

Do you have any idea where he might be?

I don't know.

- He's your man.

- He's not my man. He's one of many volunteers.

Acolytes.

Which one did you

tell to plant the b*mb?

- We didn't

- 55 years.

That's my guess.

For m*rder, attempted m*rder,

and causing an expl*si*n.

Bare cell, concrete bog.

What a dotage.

Um Polly might know where he is.

And where is she now?

I don't know.

Don't you know where Polly is?

(RINGING TONE)

Hi. This is Ellie. Don't

leave a message. Send a text.

Ellie. It's Polly. I need

to talk. It's really

I I just need to talk.

So call me if you can.

Look at these through your fingers.

The opposition's making hay, of course.

Of course.

The Shadow Home Secretary

was on Sky this morning,

at her most sanctimonious.

And using your name a lot.

Well, the thing is, she's right.

What happened at Godley

was a national disaster

by anyone's definition.

What are you going to do about Ellie?

What I said.

I can't be seen to do anything but

let the law take its course, can I?

No.

Maybe this is the

wake-up call she needs.

I mean, what kind of person

is she going to become

if every time she makes

a mistake we bail her out?

She threw off her security. She's

involved with a violent group.

Yeah, but if she's prosecuted in

the limelight, it's so unforgiving.

Let's get Millar and

Obasi's take on this.

And the full range of

possibilities for her.

We'll sort this. She's going to be OK.

Not working today, Dan?

Not today, no.

Another one, please.

(PHONE RINGS)

You know what I'm gonna say.

I quit Tony, and I meant it.

I don't want to do

private work any more.

I don't know yet. I'll

I'll find something.

Look, I appreciate the offers,

but please, stop calling me.

Hi, Dad. Surprise.

What's er

- Why are you here?

- Thought you'd be pleased to see me.

Well, I am. Course I am. Come 'ere.

Hey, come 'ere.

Let me take a good look at you.

(CHUCKLES)

- You've changed your hair.

- Mm.

- It's nice.

- Ta.

You look so grown up now.

Thanks.

What have you been up to?

Hey

I'll I'll make us a drink, yeah?

How do you take your

You need to get rid of them for me, Dad.

The search and rescue operation

has shifted from rescue to recovery.

The official death toll at

Godley Common stands at 143,

with another 62 still in hospital.

Most stable, but six or seven critical.

The people responsible

for this must, and will,

be prosecuted to the fullest extent.

And before you all

ask the same question,

yes, that does include my daughter.

We seek justice without fear or favour.

That is very admirable, Robert.

I'm so glad you think so.

Investigation status?

Henry Wicks remains in custody,

along with 13 known members

of PR and your daughter.

Wicks remains our prime suspect,

though unsurprisingly he and the

others all deny any responsibility.

Nate Stevens alleged to

Ellie that Wicks was behind it

but he remains at large, as

does his partner, Polly Wright.

A manhunt is ongoing.

Points the finger and runs?

He's a suspect too, presumably?

Everyone's a suspect right now.

Even so, our evidence against

Wicks remains circumstantial,

and without further proof we'll be

forced to release him in due course.

You should be aware,

Planet Resistance might

be public enemy number one,

but we're anticipating

a swell of protests

from a number of other aligned groups.

You are going to be a

busy boy, Commissioner.

I suggest the Commissioner

focuses resources

on policing the UK Defence Expo.

The exhibition's always

proved a lightning rod.

And intelligence suggests there are

going to be some abnormally large

and highly aggressive demonstrations.

This is exactly what the

Civil Disturbance Bill is for.

We can pre-arrest on conspiracy

to cause public nuisance.

And if the police run out of tear-gas,

they can pop into the

Defence Expo for a top-up.

It's an international event. We

can't risk disorder, or worse.

Police the exhibition to the full

extent granted under the Bill.

And if you could see me in my office?

Do you know Polly Wright, sir?

She's my daughter.

Do you know where she is at present?

She's 24 and out in the world somewhere.

What's the issue, Sergeant?

No idea of her whereabouts?

We we don't have

the best relationship.

I was away a lot, serving my country.

She in some sort of trouble?

Any recent contact of any kind?

What's happened?

If I know more, maybe I can help.

You're aware of the recent

incident at Godley Common?

The involvement of the

Planet Resistance group?

What's that got to do with Polly?

Well, that's something we'd

like to discuss with her.

I haven't heard from Polly in years.

And if she is in trouble,

I'm afraid I'm the

last one she'd turn to.

If she does get in touch

Thank you.

What the f*ck's going on?

If she pleads guilty, she

could avoid prison time.

Maybe a suspended

sentence, community service,

a fine for each offence.

Each offence?

ill*gal protest, aggravated trespass

If she's charged with a

significant terror crime,

that's a much heavier sentence.

And how likely are these charges?

Well, how strongly do you want

to be seen to be pursuing justice

for the victims of Godley?

IF she's charged and

IF she's found guilty.

Look, there is no way that

Ellie knowingly caused harm

or was involved with expl*sives.

Everyone in this room knows that.

The leader, this Henry Wicks,

obviously manipulated her,

like some b*stard Svengali.

Now, you said Nate Stevens

claimed HE planted the b*mb.

So find him.

And the girl who dragged Ellie into

this, this this Polly Wright.

Wicks did this, not Ellie.

- Make it stick.

- Robert.

All due respect, Prime

Minister, without fear or favour.

I want to see her. My daughter.

At the police station?

Tonight.

Over a hundred people died at Godley.

I wasn't there.

- It's the only story on the news.

- I wasn't there!

Then tell them that.

It won't make any difference.

They're locking up everyone anyway.

What did you expect?

We're not f*cking t*rrorists!

Polly, if you really weren't involved

Jesus, Dad. I'm involved, all right?

And

I got the Prime Minister's

daughter involved.

But whatever happened at Godley

Common, it wasn't us, I swear.

Well, you need to hand yourself in.

Look, the more you run and hide,

the worse this is gonna get.

If they want to, they will find you.

- I can't protect you, Polly.

- When have you ever protected me?

Look, you need to just confront this.

All we wanted to do was confront things.

But it takes more than

handing out f*cking pamphlets

to make things happen.

Everyone can see what you made happen.

Polly!

I shouldn't have come

back. I won't again.

Wait. Where are you going?

- There's a demo at the arms fair.

- Don't be stupid.

Want me to take some of your pamphlets?

I'm not stupid.

I don't just mouth

off about confronting.

You keep doing you, Dad,

like some f*cking paperboy.

Because change takes action.

I don't give a sh*t if

they throw me in jail.

Polly, don't. Stay. Stay here!

I'm

I'm sorry.

You know, Ellie may be less

inclined to take the line

she's a silly little girl made

a plaything of Henry Wicks.

- It's true.

- But she knows her own mind, Robert.

Painting her so weak, naive, easily led.

Well, better she feels weak and

easily led than ends up in jail.

From your perspective.

You're not a headstrong

23-year-old woman.

You noticed.

Who's worried about the

future of the planet.

I am. I'm just also worried

about the future of my daughter.

Who I doubt will be prepared

to throw away her principles

in order to save her own skin.

If I have to persuade her.

Look, she's principled,

yes, but she's not stupid.

Rachel's finding her the

sharpest lawyer she can.

Let's hope she finds someone

less sharp for your divorce.

Wasn't sure you'd actually come.

I told your lawyer to piss off twice.

- Then?

- Thought I'd hear you out.

Then at least you could hear

it for yourself the third time.

You need to know, we didn't do this.

Planet Resistance is about

disruption, not destruction.

Don't give me your slogans, Henry.

A lot of people believed in you,

in Planet Resistance, including me.

And now 150 people are dead

and a village is rubble.

- Francine

- I put myself on the line for you.

And it cost me being shadow minister.

- What, they sacked you?!

- "Egregious lack of judgment".

I'm I'm sorry. I

Look, you have to believe me.

Your lawyer said that you

can prove it was a set-up,

that Planet Resistance was framed.

Yeah. The government

did this to smear us.

Where's the proof?

I haven't I haven't

actually got any

- Piss off, Henry.

- Please. Just hear us out.

How long have we been a thorn

in the government's side?

We're trying to change the

system. We're a danger to it

so why wouldn't the

system try and f*ck us up?

It's all a smear.

And just think, Planet Resistance

has got people to listen.

It's got them to question those

in power. We're succeeding.

So why would I, or would we,

sh*t on everything that we've

achieved, we can achieve?

None of that's proof.

Somebody has done this to us.

Maybe the man who was down in the

tunnel with Ellie Sutherland, Nate.

He told her that I'd

pushed for escalation,

that I'd planned the expl*si*n.

That's bullshit.

So what? You think Nate's police?

I don't know. I don't know.

I I thought he was my friend.

Nate's escaped.

He's missing.

Missing? Or exfiltrated?

How many people died, Ray? How many?!

Don't think about that, Nathan.

- Don't think about it?!

- Be calm.

The current situation

was somewhat unforeseen.

You've always proven

yourself an exceptional asset.

And we're going to take care of you.

We just need to know that you're

going to take care of us too.

And together we can

navigate these troubled waters.

We're making arrangements for you.

We have people, good people, in Zurich.

No, no. I don't want to go

to f*cking Switzerland, Ray.

This isn't a negotiation.

You understand it's in all our

interests, don't you Nathan?

- When?

- Very soon.

All you have to do

now is just sit tight.

And let us take care.

If you could write

your name here please?

Thank you, Prime Minister.

Now if you'd like to

follow my colleague.

That's the advice from

both the Commissioner

and the Attorney General.

To pin it on Henry?

Not pin it on him.

Prove he's to blame,

which I think he is.

And I believe you think that now too.

If Nate or Polly can

help prove your innocence,

you stand a good chance of acquittal.

Provided you make a full

statement of contrition,

say publicly that you do not stand by

- Planet Resistance or their actions

- Wait.

What happened at Godley Common

It was horrendous.

And I feel stupid and

used by Henry Wicks.

Just like everybody else who thought

he stood for something

better, something different.

But Planet Resistance

are not t*rrorists.

And I will not denounce them.

For God's sake Ellie

The world is on the edge of destruction.

And I'm not gonna vilify

all of Planet Resistance

just so you can get me off

the hook and save your career.

It's not about me.

It's ALL about you.

That's why I came back from Chile.

Didn't you realise that?

To take a stand against what YOUR

government's doing in YOUR name.

Because I knew my presence

would have an impact.

Ellie.

You never notice anything about

what your own family thinks or feels

because you are so

consumed in your own career

your party, your place in history.

- No, no. Everything I do is for

- Legacy.

Isn't that the truth of it?

Your righteous, honourable legacy.

Like every other f*cking politician,

it's all about your place in history.

And what I was trying to do,

what Planet Resistance do,

is make sure there's a f*cking future.

And you know what I learned from them?

The one true measure of what you believe

is how much you're prepared

to sacrifice for it.

That's my statement of contrition.

(RINGING TONE)

ANNA: Robert.

Well, she won't help herself.

Refuses to blame anyone else.

She was completely intractable.

- Do you want to say "I told you so"?

- Course not.

She'll go to prison.

You're a long way off that.

You know, a part of me thinks

she actually wants that.

What the hell did Rachel and I do wrong?

Nothing.

This is kids and their

parents, you know that.

It's a requirement that they

take the alternative position.

Strongly.

She is completely pig-headed.

Who does she get that from?

I'm sorry you've been so upset,

but self-pity doesn't suit you.

Give this a few days,

for the wheel to turn.

Yeah.

You're aware that the Kingdom

has issued a statement.

Our treasured Princess Yadira

has been suffering mental illness

for some time and requests privacy

while she continues to receive

the treatment she requires.

And of course, it behoves us to

take the word of our trusted ally.

Does it, now?

We're facing calls to demand

proof of life, of liberty

and it behoves us to

assuage public outrage.

Oh, come on.

Excuse me?

You heard. She's bonkers.

And this time tomorrow

the wokerati will be pissing

their panties over something else

and will have forgotten

all about a spoilt princess

who can't go shopping for handbags.

Princess Yadira is a

resident of this country.

This happened on British soil.

I want to know if it was criminal.

Of course we can make

noises about investigating,

but the Saladin deal is

the biggest defence contract

we've signed in 40 years, Robert.

The Shirasians need to be confident

they can do business with us,

extremely valuable business,

with good faith on both sides.

Saladin is security, energy, jobs.

Our partners need to know there'll

be no hiccups in moving forward.

Motty, be a dear and

dig out your spin cap,

assuming it isn't entirely moth-eaten.

The Kingdom of Shirasia is our

long-established strategic partner,

a relationship based on shared values

in which we'll always raise

the issue of human rights

wherever appropriate.

And as for Saladin, the

equipment and material in question

is of course purely for

agreed defensive purposes

and emphatically not belligerence.

Alternatively

No comment on the video,

D-notice on Saladin.

After all, an Open Export

Licence is a very closed book.

I'm well aware of the value

of arming the Shirasians.

It's the currency of good

faith I'm questioning.

I want to know if Princess

Yadira was kidnapped.

If so, what are we

going to do about that?

And I do not give a sh*t about

King Zyan or Prince Samir.

Do I have to make myself any clearer?

(DOOR CLOSES)

What's he doing?

His judgement's gone.

If we get on the t*ts of the Shirasians

at this late stage in the deal

they'll never do business with us again.

I've got breakfast with Samir

tomorrow. I'll calm any nerves.

And even if Robert pushes for some

sort of pantomime investigation,

we're not going to find anything.

Are we?

Peter, you got a minute?

Tick-tock.

You're his Spad. His Spad of Spads.

You silver-tongued devil, you.

- Are you sure Archie's pushing enough?

- Pushing?

Back against the PM's

more unruly inclinations.

Because it looks less like a push

and more like a f*cking tickle.

(CHUCKLES) And you'd prefer a shove.

I'd prefer it if the PM's daughter

wasn't demonstrably queering his pitch.

And if anyone knows what a toxic

bloody liability she is, it's you.

Hello!

- Am I late?

- No, I was early.

- Tube was quick today.

- That barely seems credible.

- Hello, Archie.

- (CHUCKLES)

I thought you'd be heading

over to the Defence Expo.

Shortly.

Don't worry, you haven't missed a thing.

Except hearing Victoria's

summer holiday plans.

Order some breakfast.

I'm having eggs Royale.

What could be more appropriate?

Although I must say the noises

I'm hearing from Number 10

regarding my little sister are

causing me to lose my appetite.

But you must understand we have

to conjure up an aura of concern

for certain parts of the electorate.

The Princess's mad accusations

aren't worthy of comment.

And I'm rather offended by

the suggestion of bad faith.

Your aura of concern

is looking like a matter

of grave reputational damage

to my family and the Kingdom. Snuff it.

After all, the French

were most disappointed

when we chose the Saladin

deal over their offering.

And their door remains very much ajar.

I assure you, there is no

remote jeopardy to Saladin

or any other investment programme.

This is a minor ripple that can

be smoothed out very swiftly.

How IS your sister?

She is happy and well, thank you.

- Back at home.

- Oh, well, that's wonderful.

If you could demonstrate that,

it would help contradict

some of the ignorant comments

being made about her. Isn't that right?

Erm Certainly.

Here are some pictures of her

shopping yesterday in Ararat.

Ah-ha-ha!

Hermes. Lovely!

If you could release a few

of these to the world

You don't need to do that.

Or a happy video of her on TikTok,

that would help smooth the waters.

Very well.

I'm flying home tonight.

I'd like an update once I land

confirming that there will be no

further ripples of distrust.

Of course.

Bravo, Archie.

Don't ever f*cking

gatecrash my meetings again.

Conventional mortars have

always been crude instruments

(OVERLAPPING PROMOTIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS)

(PROTESTORS SHOUTING)

(PROMOTIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS CONTINUE)

anti-personnel mine

system features a

next generation precision-guided

mortar munition, Damocles XR.

GPS co-ordinates of the

sh**ter and the target

calibrate the elevation and azimuth

of the tube and the

mortar round itself

(SHOUTING CONTINUES)

Peaceful protest is welcome, of course,

but we've made it very clear that

any violent or ill*gal protest today

will be met with a strong

and swift police response.

I spoke with her friend

she worked with at the shop.

Guess how Polly met Nate.

I dunno. At a protest?

Nah, that'd be too obvious.

Tinder, was it?

He walked in front of

her bike, took a tumble.

They had to exchange numbers.

An accident, Fran.

Oh, it's straight out

of the spook playbook.

Little bit of trauma

for them to bond over.

He gets to look vulnerable, magnanimous.

And now he's vanished.

It's not easy to vanish.

It takes skill, training.

And we know that the police

have infiltrated protest

groups for decades.

I need to know if Nate's a part of that

and if anyone was undercover

at Planet Resistance.

Isn't it much more likely

this is Henry trying to deflect

from the very considerable

amount of sh*t he's in?

You certainly picked

your moment to come back.

Are you sure your poor

charred head can handle it?

I'm needed.

You never could resist saving

him from himself, could you?

Someone has to.

Poor Robert. Down to one wife.

What?

I'm just saying, you

were always very close.

Rachel's side of the bed's still warm!

Hm. I bet his is warmer.

If anything was going to

happen between Robert and me

it would've happened a long time ago.

Gerald! Always a pleasure to

see our dear friends at Condor.

I have no doubt the

government will endeavour

to ensure we remain as such.

What else are governments for?

Ah, here she is.

Have you been making

chums with policemen?

I see you've been keeping

the Whitehall end up.

But which end?

- A pure delight, as ever, Victoria.

- Hello, Gerald.

Have you two had a chance to

discuss the Shirasian deal?

Only briefly.

So, where did you get to? On Saladin.

I understand Robert's

scaring the Shirasian horses.

I'd really rather he didn't

upset a major customer for good.

Why's he so keen on biting the hand

that feeds the hand that feeds him?

I assure you, Gerald, Robert

is surrounded by people

who won't let him derail things.

- All will be

- (SHOUTING)

Murderers! All of you!

Stop the arms trade!

Here's your blood money!

Oi! Come here!

He's not police. Nate Stevens.

- Sure?

- I asked at the top.

This is a full classified

list of officers.

You look disappointed.

No. Of course not.

If I may, perhaps you should

give a little less credence

to your friend Francine Bridge.

Hello?

Hi?

I don't feel well.

My head really hurts.

Hello?

What a view.

You could've had it too, Len.

Millbank suits me just fine.

Hm. Who wouldn't crave that

perfect aspect on Thames?

We still see the same river.

Don't worry. I won't ask again.

I got the message the last time.

Times.

I just hope those

public service principles

are keeping you warm at night.

I have an electric blanket.

You didn't get in touch after seven

years to compliment my feng shui.

What can I do for you?

You'll be aware that

Princess Yadira Al-Bilal

is accusing her own

family of abducting her.

Sounds like a very mixed-up young woman.

Rhombus provided her

security, I believe.

Provide security for the

whole family across Europe.

Len

You know I'm not at liberty

to discuss our client list.

Yeah, the issue is her liberty.

We have footage.

It seems to show the Princess

coerced against her wishes

by three men after attending the races.

We ran facial rec.

They're employees of

Rhombus Strategic Services.

You always were so fastidious.

She's a resident, Zelda.

Look.

Off the record, so to speak.

Yes, we provide security and

protection for the family.

Bread and butter work,

entirely above board.

My internal reports state that

she drank too much at the ponies,

took a turn on the way out.

She's an observant Muslim.

Well, we all need a day off sometimes.

She was escorted, in due

course, to the airport

where she boarded a

flight of her own volition.

To allege otherwise would be

Well, as I said, mixed up.

I appreciate the clarification.

You'll understand,

the Prime Minister wants to be

categorical there was no illegality.

Lest he be compelled

to a robust response.

Well, he can sleep soundly.

Unless his wife took the bed.

Will that be all?

Much as I'd love to catch up,

I'm afraid I have an appointment.

One more thing, since I'm here,

regarding a person of interest.

Eco-activist.

Only his current identity is based upon

the birth certificate

of a deceased infant.

- Classic tradecraft.

- Quite.

And given that he isn't police,

I can't help wondering whether

this individual is private sector.

If only YOU were.

Whoever he is, he doesn't

work for us, and never has.

The corporate intel we provide is -

Entirely above board.

Exactly.

I've spent 15 years building Rhombus

into a reliable and trusted

provider of solutions.

We analyse risks. We don't take them.

Well, I hope not. For your sake, Zelda.

Ray.

We need to discuss Nathan Scott.

(KNOCK AT DOOR)

Rachel and her lawyers have got

Ellie released under investigation.

- What does that mean?

- She can go home.

But she remains under investigation

and charges will almost certainly

follow, to some degree or other.

(RINGING TONE)

- Hello?

- Ellie. I just heard the good news.

I'm under house arrest? Great news.

It isn't house arrest,

it's Are you going to Mum's?

No, I'm going to the hospital.

What? Are you OK?

Yeah, I'm OK but I'll

tell you who's not OK.

My friend Polly, who got f*cking

beaten up by one of your cops.

What?!

I need to see her.

Please.

You can't go in so stop asking.

What about doctors? Have

they got to stay out too?

(BEEPING)

Nathan. What's going on, buddy?

150 f*cking people.

And I told you not to think about it.

Are you gonna be a

problem for me, Nathan?

Let's get you home, shall we?

Hi, I think you have my

daughter in here, Polly Wright.

In ICU. She has a police escort.

Hello. I'm looking for Polly Wright.

I'm sure you were a good dad to her.

I wasn't.

And? Will she recover?

I'm afraid she was pronounced

dead around eight o'clock.

Robert?

Understood. Thanks.

Are you going to be all right?

Of course. I'll

I'll be fine.

See you tomorrow.

She thinks I have blood on my hands.

Despises everything I stand for.

What she THINKS you stand for.

But she's wrong.

Maybe a better question is

what I think I stand for.

Same as you always have.

Always will.

We'll get a handle on the situation.

The situations.

Polly Wright's death is tragic

but it doesn't make you

a tyrant or a m*rder*r.

There is no blood on your hands.

Leadership is compromise,

damage limitation. You know that.

But you are a good man.

So why are all the people

I love so angry with me?

I'm not angry with you.

I should go home.