1 00:00:21,480 --> 00:00:24,040 Well, there's no beating about the bush, 2 00:00:24,080 --> 00:00:26,753 the United Kingdom is in pretty poor shape. 3 00:00:27,400 --> 00:00:28,594 Duncan. 4 00:00:28,640 --> 00:00:31,108 The deficit forecast for the end of 2011 5 00:00:31,160 --> 00:00:35,870 stands somewhere in the region of £180 billion. 6 00:00:35,920 --> 00:00:38,673 It's pretty clear now that neither growth, 7 00:00:38,720 --> 00:00:42,554 nor austerity cuts in public services, will alleviate the problem. 8 00:00:42,600 --> 00:00:45,273 Without getting rid of some hefty assets, 9 00:00:45,320 --> 00:00:48,153 we may well have another Greece on our hands. 10 00:00:49,440 --> 00:00:51,431 And on behalf of Her Majesty's Government, 11 00:00:51,480 --> 00:00:54,153 I can say that we cannot allow that to happen. 12 00:00:54,200 --> 00:00:56,668 David and Nick are fully behind the project. 13 00:00:56,720 --> 00:00:58,836 As soon as details of the assets are released, 14 00:00:58,880 --> 00:01:01,110 they will only be available to registered bidders. 15 00:01:01,160 --> 00:01:03,913 Only a select group of investors are taking part. 16 00:01:03,960 --> 00:01:07,475 In order to become one of the companies registered to bid, 17 00:01:07,520 --> 00:01:11,672 you must leave a bond of £200,000 today. 18 00:01:11,720 --> 00:01:14,154 Though, of course, that will be deducted from the price 19 00:01:14,200 --> 00:01:17,556 of any subsequent assets you acquire. 20 00:01:30,280 --> 00:01:32,635 Once you have registered your interest by way of a bond, 21 00:01:32,680 --> 00:01:37,470 we can move on and visit some of the properties for sale on the list. 22 00:03:17,560 --> 00:03:20,199 Do you know, there's a bloke here, 23 00:03:20,240 --> 00:03:22,470 he backed 11 horses over five races, 24 00:03:22,520 --> 00:03:24,829 bet three quid, walked away with 68 grand. 25 00:03:47,160 --> 00:03:48,229 Morning. 26 00:03:48,280 --> 00:03:50,271 Morning. 27 00:03:51,680 --> 00:03:54,672 Do you have any sweeteners? 28 00:03:55,760 --> 00:03:57,830 - Yup, in the drawer. - Thanks. 29 00:03:58,720 --> 00:04:00,278 And you are? 30 00:04:01,400 --> 00:04:02,799 Sorry, I'm Grace. 31 00:04:05,480 --> 00:04:07,471 Oh, you must be Sean's team. 32 00:04:08,360 --> 00:04:10,555 He's told me so much about you. 33 00:04:10,600 --> 00:04:12,795 Now, wait, let me guess, um... 34 00:04:13,680 --> 00:04:16,478 You have to be Emma, his secretary, 35 00:04:16,520 --> 00:04:20,035 and Albert, financial advisor. 36 00:04:20,080 --> 00:04:22,150 Er, Michael, PA, 37 00:04:22,200 --> 00:04:25,875 and Ashley, his personal trainer. 38 00:04:25,920 --> 00:04:27,990 Told me he couldn't cope without you. 39 00:04:28,040 --> 00:04:29,155 Did he now? 40 00:04:29,200 --> 00:04:32,670 It must be awesome working for such a great guy. 41 00:04:32,720 --> 00:04:34,836 Oh, yes, we're thrilled. 42 00:04:34,880 --> 00:04:38,475 It's such a shame, though. About his... 43 00:04:38,520 --> 00:04:40,829 - You know. - His...? 44 00:04:42,800 --> 00:04:44,870 Condition. 45 00:04:44,920 --> 00:04:46,672 He's such a brave little soldier. 46 00:04:47,400 --> 00:04:48,992 Humph. 47 00:04:51,000 --> 00:04:53,560 Um, I don't suppose I could...? 48 00:04:54,920 --> 00:04:56,114 Yeah, of course. 49 00:04:58,400 --> 00:04:59,719 Thanks. 50 00:05:16,280 --> 00:05:20,159 So you told that poor girl you had six months to live just to get her into bed? 51 00:05:20,200 --> 00:05:22,430 No. I said that was the worst-case scenario. 52 00:05:22,480 --> 00:05:25,358 If the ground-breaking new drug therapy didn't work. 53 00:05:25,400 --> 00:05:27,311 What is it you're supposed to have exactly? 54 00:05:27,360 --> 00:05:28,429 I was non-specific. 55 00:05:28,480 --> 00:05:30,948 You were very specific about me being your personal assistant. 56 00:05:31,000 --> 00:05:32,479 And me being your secretary. 57 00:05:32,520 --> 00:05:34,192 It does seem a little over-elaborate. 58 00:05:34,240 --> 00:05:37,596 Well, I had to explain why I was living with four other people. 59 00:05:37,640 --> 00:05:39,392 It's not like we're the flaming Beatles. 60 00:05:39,440 --> 00:05:41,431 Well, I hope she was worth it. 61 00:05:41,480 --> 00:05:43,914 What? Grace? She was amazing. 62 00:05:45,160 --> 00:05:47,435 It's not likely to be a long-term relationship, then? 63 00:05:47,480 --> 00:05:48,595 Why not? 64 00:05:48,640 --> 00:05:51,074 Telling her you've only got six months to live for a start. 65 00:05:51,120 --> 00:05:52,838 Well, the drug therapy could work for me. 66 00:05:52,880 --> 00:05:54,199 Wonderful things happening 67 00:05:54,240 --> 00:05:57,038 - With new drugs coming all the time. - Yeah, that's true. 68 00:05:57,080 --> 00:06:00,072 Are we really discussing the merits of a drug therapy that doesn't exist 69 00:06:00,120 --> 00:06:02,634 and whether or not it can cure an illness he hasn't got? 70 00:06:02,680 --> 00:06:05,956 Are you guys telling me you've never told a little white lie to get a bit of action? 71 00:06:06,000 --> 00:06:06,989 No. 72 00:06:07,040 --> 00:06:09,952 What about that geezer with the boat, you told him you were a nurse. 73 00:06:10,000 --> 00:06:13,037 He wanted to know what I did for a living, I could hardly tell him I was a con artist. 74 00:06:13,120 --> 00:06:15,998 - So you made something up. - To cover my tracks, not to sleep with him. 75 00:06:16,040 --> 00:06:17,632 Yeah, but you did anyway. 76 00:06:17,680 --> 00:06:19,352 Actually, no, I didn't. 77 00:06:20,440 --> 00:06:22,351 Cor blimey, must be something in the air. 78 00:06:22,400 --> 00:06:24,038 Oh, that is just wrong. 79 00:06:24,080 --> 00:06:27,356 All right, gang? This is Kacey. 80 00:06:27,400 --> 00:06:29,436 - All right? - Hiya. 81 00:06:31,160 --> 00:06:32,275 Me niece. 82 00:06:32,320 --> 00:06:33,753 Ohh! 83 00:06:33,800 --> 00:06:35,119 Oh, hiya. 84 00:06:35,160 --> 00:06:37,628 She's come to stay with her Uncle Eddie for a few days, haven't you? 85 00:06:37,680 --> 00:06:40,148 - Yeah. - She's got a very important meeting. 86 00:06:40,960 --> 00:06:44,748 Um, you go and get yourself ready, I'll bring the car round, all right? 87 00:06:47,800 --> 00:06:50,678 Sean. Are you checking my niece out? 88 00:06:51,240 --> 00:06:52,389 - No. - Yes, you were. 89 00:06:52,440 --> 00:06:54,476 You'll have to excuse him, his hormones are playing up. 90 00:06:54,520 --> 00:06:57,478 Well, hands off, OK? Cos I'm responsible for her wellbeing while she's down here. 91 00:06:57,520 --> 00:06:59,715 Don't worry, Eddie, we'll keep him in check. 92 00:06:59,760 --> 00:07:03,036 Er, listen, I've got to take Kacey to that meeting so I was going to close up. 93 00:07:03,120 --> 00:07:05,509 But if you're here for a while, you can watch the place for me. 94 00:07:05,560 --> 00:07:07,073 - I'll only be gone half an hour. - Yeah. 95 00:07:07,120 --> 00:07:08,951 - Absolutely. - Nice one. 96 00:07:11,760 --> 00:07:14,399 Just leave your money for drinks and stuff behind the bar somewhere, OK? 97 00:07:14,440 --> 00:07:16,396 - Yeah. - Yeah, behind the bar. 98 00:07:17,320 --> 00:07:18,389 OK. 99 00:07:26,360 --> 00:07:28,112 I bet Eddie's a great uncle. 100 00:07:28,160 --> 00:07:30,913 Right, down to business. Who's our next mark, Albert? 101 00:07:30,960 --> 00:07:35,636 Ah, we have the Right Honourable Jeremy Garrett, MP. 102 00:07:36,400 --> 00:07:37,992 Just promoted to the Treasury. 103 00:07:38,040 --> 00:07:39,473 Bar. 104 00:07:39,520 --> 00:07:42,353 And already looking to line his own pockets. 105 00:07:42,400 --> 00:07:46,996 We should put a tax on chips, ketchup and lager. 106 00:07:47,760 --> 00:07:51,150 That way, we'd recoup most of the benefits we pay to layabouts 107 00:07:51,200 --> 00:07:55,273 and anything else we could claw back with, er, organ donation. 108 00:07:55,320 --> 00:07:56,435 Well, he gets my vote. 109 00:07:56,480 --> 00:07:59,836 We also have the High Court judge, Stanley Mead. 110 00:07:59,880 --> 00:08:01,199 Hey. 111 00:08:01,240 --> 00:08:05,597 An upstanding gentleman who sits on the Committee for Public Decency. 112 00:08:05,640 --> 00:08:10,760 Yes, Albert, I'm, er... deep in a complicated case at the moment. 113 00:08:10,800 --> 00:08:13,678 Cheers, darlings! 114 00:08:13,720 --> 00:08:15,039 - Ooh. - Judgey! 115 00:08:15,080 --> 00:08:16,752 - Ooh. Ooh. - Your Honour! 116 00:08:17,400 --> 00:08:20,710 He specialises in fraud cases, once quoted as saying that 117 00:08:20,760 --> 00:08:24,799 "All conmen should be hung, drawn and quartered." 118 00:08:24,840 --> 00:08:26,796 Well, he just jumped to the top of the list. 119 00:08:26,840 --> 00:08:28,432 Anyone else? 120 00:08:28,480 --> 00:08:31,677 Yes, I've been cultivating a relationship with Viscount Manley. 121 00:08:31,720 --> 00:08:34,314 His father has just given him a £100,000 122 00:08:34,400 --> 00:08:36,118 to invest in a share portfolio. 123 00:08:37,680 --> 00:08:41,389 What can I tell you about this fine young product of the aristocracy? 124 00:08:46,160 --> 00:08:48,390 So, how is the minimum wage these days? 125 00:08:50,440 --> 00:08:53,955 I daresay we've spent your month's salary on our bloody starter! 126 00:08:58,040 --> 00:09:00,838 Ladies and gentlemen, the choice is yours. 127 00:09:01,400 --> 00:09:04,312 - Nah, nah, nah. It has to be His Lordship. - Oh, no, it's the MP for me. 128 00:09:04,360 --> 00:09:06,316 The MP? How can it possibly be the MP? 129 00:09:06,360 --> 00:09:09,796 Let's take a vote. 130 00:09:09,840 --> 00:09:12,912 I don't know, what about the judge? 131 00:09:12,960 --> 00:09:15,793 What about the judge? 132 00:09:15,840 --> 00:09:17,637 Let's take a vote! 133 00:09:17,680 --> 00:09:19,591 Oi! 134 00:09:22,800 --> 00:09:23,994 Let's all write down our favourite. 135 00:09:26,080 --> 00:09:29,117 I'm going to abstain, I can't choose between them. 136 00:09:48,400 --> 00:09:51,710 Kace? Kacey? Hey, what's the matter, love? Kace! 137 00:09:53,560 --> 00:09:55,278 I just wanna be on me own! 138 00:09:55,320 --> 00:09:57,959 - I feel so stupid! - Oh, come on, Kace. 139 00:10:04,360 --> 00:10:07,318 They told her she had a modelling job, that's why she's down here... 140 00:10:07,360 --> 00:10:09,954 - Only it was a flamin' con. - No! 141 00:10:10,000 --> 00:10:11,831 She had 900 quid her nan left her. 142 00:10:12,760 --> 00:10:15,035 Robbing bastards have had it all. Every penny. 143 00:10:15,080 --> 00:10:16,115 Scandalous. 144 00:10:16,160 --> 00:10:18,958 It's not the money, like, I can give her that back. 145 00:10:20,200 --> 00:10:22,839 But they've broken her heart, you know. 146 00:10:22,880 --> 00:10:25,678 She was so excited. The whole family's sitting there, 147 00:10:25,720 --> 00:10:27,631 waiting by the phone, waiting to hear how she got on. 148 00:10:27,680 --> 00:10:30,592 - Poor thing. - Yeah, I hate people like that. 149 00:10:30,640 --> 00:10:32,596 Yeah, preying on pretty girls. 150 00:10:34,000 --> 00:10:36,355 Hey, that's it! 151 00:10:37,320 --> 00:10:39,834 - You lot could get them for me! - Get them? 152 00:10:39,880 --> 00:10:43,111 Yeah, yeah, yeah, you know, do your grifty, stitchy-up con thingy. 153 00:10:43,160 --> 00:10:44,798 Uh, yeah, well, we'd love to, Ed, 154 00:10:44,840 --> 00:10:46,637 but we've got a lot on at the moment. 155 00:10:50,720 --> 00:10:54,190 - Bit of a backlog. - I'm sorry, mate, shouldn't have asked. 156 00:10:59,240 --> 00:11:01,708 On the other hand, he is a mate. 157 00:11:01,760 --> 00:11:03,273 Yeah, that's true. 158 00:11:03,760 --> 00:11:06,399 - Really? - Of course we'll help you, Eddie. 159 00:11:07,720 --> 00:11:10,757 Oh, guys. I know you take the mick sometimes, 160 00:11:10,800 --> 00:11:14,475 you know, all the banter and that, but you're proper friends, you know? 161 00:11:14,520 --> 00:11:18,399 And... And... you don't have to worry about paying us. 162 00:11:19,640 --> 00:11:22,996 Although, if we do help you out, you might feel bad about charging us for drinks. 163 00:11:25,760 --> 00:11:28,354 Well, fellas, it looks like Eddie's made a choice for us. 164 00:11:30,240 --> 00:11:32,310 Oh. 165 00:11:32,360 --> 00:11:35,557 That's Grace. Just wishing me luck at the hospital. 166 00:11:35,960 --> 00:11:37,598 I don't know how you sleep at night. 167 00:11:37,680 --> 00:11:39,398 Like a baby. 168 00:11:39,440 --> 00:11:42,193 She was a looker, you were definitely punching above your weight. 169 00:11:42,240 --> 00:11:44,879 - Yeah, she was, wasn't she? - How'd you pull her in the first place? 170 00:11:44,920 --> 00:11:47,514 I saw her alone at the bar and I, uh... 171 00:11:47,560 --> 00:11:49,391 I gave her the Sean Special. 172 00:11:51,080 --> 00:11:52,195 The "Sean Special"? 173 00:11:52,240 --> 00:11:54,356 Yeah, I pulled my hankie out. 174 00:11:54,400 --> 00:11:55,958 You what? 175 00:11:56,000 --> 00:12:00,198 I learnt this years ago, there's one thing no woman can resist. 176 00:12:00,240 --> 00:12:01,514 - Which is? - A bloke crying. 177 00:12:01,560 --> 00:12:03,949 - It brings out their maternal instincts. - Oh, leave it out. 178 00:12:04,000 --> 00:12:06,116 I promise you, it never fails. 179 00:12:06,160 --> 00:12:07,593 You should try it sometime. 180 00:12:11,920 --> 00:12:13,990 OK, ready when you are. 181 00:12:16,200 --> 00:12:19,749 Wendy Stanton, CEO of Model Devotion. 182 00:12:19,800 --> 00:12:21,677 Hardly Vogue material, is she? 183 00:12:21,720 --> 00:12:24,314 - More Horse and Hound. - Uh, Alice Foster? 184 00:12:25,280 --> 00:12:27,032 - Too fat. - She's only a size six. 185 00:12:27,080 --> 00:12:29,594 Exactly. Tell her to come back when she's got an eating disorder. 186 00:12:29,640 --> 00:12:32,677 Oh, and no calls for an hour, I'm having crystals. 187 00:12:48,960 --> 00:12:50,632 Oh, she sounds like a real sweetheart. 188 00:12:50,720 --> 00:12:52,119 Yeah, she's a failed model 189 00:12:52,160 --> 00:12:55,516 who's now trying to break into the high-end fashion market as an agency, 190 00:12:55,560 --> 00:12:56,788 but has never made it. 191 00:12:58,440 --> 00:13:00,635 Most of her work is low-end catalogue stuff. 192 00:13:00,680 --> 00:13:02,398 And it drives her mental. 193 00:13:05,880 --> 00:13:08,633 What makes it worse is that her ex-partner, Betty Greenacre, 194 00:13:08,680 --> 00:13:12,070 has just got a contract to supply models for Milan Fashion Week. 195 00:13:12,120 --> 00:13:15,795 Then that's our way in, we offer her the thing she wants most. 196 00:13:15,840 --> 00:13:18,434 - A shot at the big time. - How did she con Eddie's niece? 197 00:13:18,480 --> 00:13:21,153 Uh, she puts ads in most of the regional press 198 00:13:21,200 --> 00:13:23,794 looking for young girls who want to be models. 199 00:13:23,840 --> 00:13:26,308 Once she gets them in, she tells them they'll need a portfolio. 200 00:13:26,360 --> 00:13:29,318 Three hundred quid for head shots, another four for full-body shots, 201 00:13:29,360 --> 00:13:32,079 plus extra for admin costs and inclusion in her directory. 202 00:13:32,120 --> 00:13:35,271 Of course, she tells them they'll recoup every penny on their first job. 203 00:13:35,320 --> 00:13:37,595 - Which never comes. - Exactly. Now, if I had to make a guess, 204 00:13:37,640 --> 00:13:41,030 I'd say she scams about a hundred girls like Kacey every year. 205 00:13:41,080 --> 00:13:43,355 At a grand each? 206 00:13:43,400 --> 00:13:46,392 - That's a lot of dough. - She tells the girls she can save them VAT 207 00:13:46,440 --> 00:13:49,000 if they pay in cash and none of it shows up in her filed accounts. 208 00:13:49,040 --> 00:13:51,110 Where do you think she's stashing it? 209 00:13:59,520 --> 00:14:01,750 Well, something tells me she's not giving it to charity. 210 00:14:01,800 --> 00:14:03,597 That's the other thing about her, 211 00:14:03,640 --> 00:14:06,632 she is as tight as a duck's backside. 212 00:14:06,680 --> 00:14:08,033 Hates parting with money. 213 00:14:08,080 --> 00:14:10,036 That's not the greatest character trait in a mark. 214 00:14:10,080 --> 00:14:11,672 We'll work around it. 215 00:14:11,720 --> 00:14:14,280 - What about the other marks? - I'll keep them warm. 216 00:14:14,320 --> 00:14:16,311 Good. Then let's get to it. 217 00:16:12,880 --> 00:16:14,108 Are you OK? 218 00:16:41,680 --> 00:16:43,671 Now... 219 00:17:00,680 --> 00:17:03,717 Good afternoon, I'd like to make an appointment to see Miss Stanton, 220 00:17:03,760 --> 00:17:05,751 it's for Mr. Hilary King. 221 00:17:13,600 --> 00:17:17,388 - I'm being manipulated! - I'm sorry, but there's a call. 222 00:17:17,440 --> 00:17:19,954 - Er, they're very insistent. - Who? 223 00:17:20,000 --> 00:17:21,911 He said he works with Hilary King? 224 00:17:21,960 --> 00:17:24,155 - Never heard of him. - Uh, he's a designer. 225 00:17:25,040 --> 00:17:27,793 Apparently he's featured in here. 226 00:17:33,120 --> 00:17:34,394 Page 64. 227 00:17:47,520 --> 00:17:49,238 Hello. Wendy Stanton. 228 00:18:27,840 --> 00:18:30,115 And you checked the amount? 229 00:18:30,160 --> 00:18:32,720 - Yeah. - OK. 230 00:18:33,920 --> 00:18:35,911 - And it's been 30 days? - Sixty. 231 00:18:42,960 --> 00:18:45,030 Uh, Hilary King is here. 232 00:18:45,080 --> 00:18:47,071 Show him in. 233 00:18:55,000 --> 00:18:57,958 Hilary, welcome to Model Devotion. 234 00:18:58,000 --> 00:19:00,389 The pleasure is all mine, sweets. 235 00:19:00,440 --> 00:19:02,078 I thought we'd sit in the soft area. 236 00:19:02,120 --> 00:19:06,193 Perfect. This is my assistant, Anthony. 237 00:19:06,240 --> 00:19:08,515 Oh, I hope you don't mind if Helena sits in? 238 00:19:08,560 --> 00:19:11,836 - She's my lifestyle coach. - Oh, of course, babe, course. 239 00:19:15,560 --> 00:19:19,553 Didn't I read somewhere that you're launching a new range in Milan? 240 00:19:19,600 --> 00:19:22,433 Yeah, I am, yeah. That's exactly why I'm here. 241 00:19:22,880 --> 00:19:24,074 Oh? 242 00:19:24,120 --> 00:19:26,315 I need to find a special kind of girl for the launch. 243 00:19:26,400 --> 00:19:27,389 How exciting. 244 00:19:27,480 --> 00:19:32,349 See, my vision is to use London as a theme, a twist on Cool Britannia, 245 00:19:32,400 --> 00:19:35,039 it's gonna be called UK Chic. 246 00:19:35,080 --> 00:19:36,274 Inspired! 247 00:19:36,320 --> 00:19:42,270 But I need to find someone new to be the face of UK Chic. 248 00:19:42,320 --> 00:19:45,437 The days of the stick insect are, like, done, you get me? 249 00:19:45,480 --> 00:19:47,391 I want to find someone who looks real. 250 00:19:47,440 --> 00:19:50,955 Pretty, yeah, but someone who looks like they know what a chip is, 251 00:19:51,000 --> 00:19:53,230 got to be earthy, got to be fun, got to be in your face, 252 00:19:53,280 --> 00:19:56,477 someone that says "I am here, this is me, so deal with." 253 00:19:56,520 --> 00:19:58,909 - This could be mega. - Bigger than mega, babe. 254 00:19:58,960 --> 00:20:01,793 - Mega-mega. - I'm loving the vision. 255 00:20:03,120 --> 00:20:04,394 So, how can I help? 256 00:20:04,440 --> 00:20:07,079 We've tried all the larger agencies, 257 00:20:07,120 --> 00:20:10,954 but all we've been shown is the usual array of ribcages. 258 00:20:11,000 --> 00:20:12,956 So... 259 00:20:13,000 --> 00:20:15,036 let's see what you've got. 260 00:20:45,040 --> 00:20:48,032 O- M-G. 261 00:20:49,120 --> 00:20:50,997 - Wow! - Oh, that's... That's her! 262 00:20:57,480 --> 00:20:58,595 Are you sure? 263 00:20:58,640 --> 00:21:00,870 No doubt, look at her eyes, that's the one. 264 00:21:04,880 --> 00:21:07,792 OK, leave it to me. 265 00:21:08,600 --> 00:21:10,192 Um, I'll call... 266 00:21:11,760 --> 00:21:13,955 Kacey right away. 267 00:21:14,640 --> 00:21:15,675 I'll wait. 268 00:21:15,720 --> 00:21:17,631 Oh, you have a six o'clock with Ms. Greenacre. 269 00:21:19,160 --> 00:21:22,550 But you can cancel that now, surely? Now that we've found the girl? 270 00:21:22,640 --> 00:21:26,633 - Yeah, kill it. - Don't forget dinner with Ms. McCartney. 271 00:21:27,760 --> 00:21:30,354 I can't cancel Stella again, she'll be livid. 272 00:21:30,400 --> 00:21:32,231 Oh, God, it's so... 273 00:21:33,600 --> 00:21:36,034 Uh, um, um, um, um, um, um, um... 274 00:21:36,080 --> 00:21:38,640 All right, I'll leave it with you, but I must have her! 275 00:21:38,680 --> 00:21:40,033 Consider it done. 276 00:21:40,680 --> 00:21:44,195 - I'm so excited. - Me too. Brimming over. 277 00:21:44,240 --> 00:21:46,549 - This is mega. - Oh, mega-mega. 278 00:21:46,600 --> 00:21:48,670 You'll call the moment she's confirmed? 279 00:21:48,720 --> 00:21:51,678 - The very second. - All right. Got to jet. Excellent. Hugs. 280 00:21:51,720 --> 00:21:53,472 Kisses. 281 00:22:00,440 --> 00:22:01,555 Hold that. 282 00:22:18,280 --> 00:22:20,555 - Hello. - Hello, is that Kacey Bond? 283 00:22:20,600 --> 00:22:22,318 Wendy Stanton here, from Model Devotion. 284 00:22:22,360 --> 00:22:24,430 - Oh, hiya! - Oh, can you pop in today? 285 00:22:24,480 --> 00:22:27,278 No, sorry, I'm on a train back to Liverpool, it's me Nan's birthday. 286 00:22:27,320 --> 00:22:29,550 - Well, how about tomorrow? - Tomorrow? No, I can't. 287 00:22:29,600 --> 00:22:31,511 I've got to ask me Mum, cos I'm due back at college. 288 00:22:31,560 --> 00:22:34,233 - Can you let me know when? - Yeah, I will, OK, bye. 289 00:22:58,040 --> 00:23:00,315 - Probably. - How'd it go? 290 00:23:00,360 --> 00:23:03,033 Uh, yeah, on schedule. What about this end? 291 00:23:03,080 --> 00:23:04,911 Eleven calls in the last half-hour. 292 00:23:05,720 --> 00:23:08,439 Good, good. I wonder how Ash is getting on? 293 00:23:08,480 --> 00:23:11,358 Nice and classy, guys, it's a studio, not a knocking shop. 294 00:23:13,240 --> 00:23:16,630 Martha. Yeah, look, I need someone who knows their way around a camera, 295 00:23:16,680 --> 00:23:19,752 a couple of kids and two or three birds, have to be lookers. 296 00:23:19,800 --> 00:23:22,109 If they've done a bit of catwalk, all the better. 297 00:23:22,160 --> 00:23:24,594 Oi! I'm talking here! 298 00:23:26,360 --> 00:23:29,158 Uh, yeah, two brunettes, one blonde, legs up to their neck. 299 00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:32,992 Lovely. All right, yeah, ta-da. 300 00:23:38,360 --> 00:23:39,634 Guess who. 301 00:23:39,680 --> 00:23:41,557 She should be desperate enough by now. 302 00:23:41,600 --> 00:23:43,750 Make an appointment for 10:30 tomorrow morning. 303 00:23:44,600 --> 00:23:46,238 Hello? 304 00:23:46,280 --> 00:23:50,159 Oh yeah, hiya. Yeah, erm, me Mum said she can watch the baby 305 00:23:50,200 --> 00:23:53,715 and Uncle Eddie can bring me down tomorrow if you still want to see me? 306 00:23:54,560 --> 00:23:57,074 Er... Yeah, OK, is 10:30 all right? 307 00:23:58,320 --> 00:24:00,436 Yeah. Me too. Bye. 308 00:24:01,000 --> 00:24:02,035 How was she? 309 00:24:02,080 --> 00:24:05,709 - A bit gushy. - Great. Sean, call Eddie, brief him. 310 00:24:08,040 --> 00:24:11,669 Studio's up and running, but I've only got the keys till six tomorrow night. 311 00:24:11,720 --> 00:24:14,109 OK, 6pm. that will have to do. 312 00:24:14,840 --> 00:24:17,229 I don't care if she's a haemophiliac, 313 00:24:17,280 --> 00:24:20,511 either she has her tits done or she doesn't get the job. 314 00:24:20,560 --> 00:24:23,518 And what about Sadie? Has she had her bikini line waxed? 315 00:24:23,560 --> 00:24:25,198 I can't imagine what the client thought. 316 00:24:25,240 --> 00:24:28,676 They must've half expected to find David Attenborough down there. 317 00:24:28,720 --> 00:24:31,280 No, darling, I can't. I've got a meeting in five minutes. Look... 318 00:24:31,320 --> 00:24:33,151 sweeten the pill by all means, 319 00:24:33,200 --> 00:24:35,111 but they need to know their daughter's a pig 320 00:24:35,160 --> 00:24:38,550 and unless we can find a client that's looking for someone with bad skin 321 00:24:38,600 --> 00:24:40,716 and a face that looks like it's been hit by a shovel, 322 00:24:40,760 --> 00:24:43,320 she'd be better off getting a job in a fast food outlet. 323 00:24:44,080 --> 00:24:46,275 - What? - Kacey Bond is here to see you. 324 00:24:46,320 --> 00:24:48,470 All right, bye. Show her in. 325 00:24:52,800 --> 00:24:55,712 Kacey darling! Thrilled. 326 00:24:55,760 --> 00:24:57,955 Yeah, sorry we couldn't get here any sooner, like, 327 00:24:58,000 --> 00:24:59,319 it's Kacey's nan, you see. 328 00:24:59,360 --> 00:25:03,114 Don't worry, sweetie. Now, I have some very exciting news. 329 00:25:03,160 --> 00:25:05,993 I have a client who's about to launch at Milan Fashion Week. 330 00:25:06,040 --> 00:25:08,395 - Milan! - It took a lot of persuading on my part, 331 00:25:08,440 --> 00:25:11,955 but I think I've finally won him round and he's thinking of using you. 332 00:25:12,000 --> 00:25:15,276 - Isn't that marvellous? - Sounds fantastic, doesn't it, Kace? 333 00:25:15,320 --> 00:25:19,154 Now, the money's not great, but it'll be a real chance to make your mark, 334 00:25:19,200 --> 00:25:21,031 get your first step on the ladder. 335 00:25:21,080 --> 00:25:23,355 I can't believe it. I'm really made up. 336 00:25:23,400 --> 00:25:25,789 - It's so exciting. - You've always been a looker. 337 00:25:25,840 --> 00:25:28,832 - She has! - Has she? No, she's gorgeous. 338 00:25:33,400 --> 00:25:34,799 - How do I look? - Cheap. 339 00:25:34,840 --> 00:25:37,149 - Is that good or bad? - Good. 340 00:25:37,200 --> 00:25:38,838 - Great. - Eye drops! 341 00:25:38,960 --> 00:25:40,359 Oh. 342 00:25:40,400 --> 00:25:41,719 Thank you. 343 00:25:43,920 --> 00:25:45,558 - How do I look? - Expensive. 344 00:25:45,600 --> 00:25:47,795 - Is that good or bad? - Perfect. 345 00:25:48,520 --> 00:25:49,555 Briefcase! 346 00:25:51,000 --> 00:25:53,195 Cor, it's like having kids. 347 00:25:54,400 --> 00:25:55,833 Yeah? 348 00:25:55,880 --> 00:25:58,394 OK, ta. Eddie's out. 349 00:25:58,440 --> 00:25:59,873 Oh. 350 00:26:02,320 --> 00:26:05,756 Yeah, me, speak. Wend, hello. 351 00:26:05,800 --> 00:26:08,234 Oh, that is wonderful news, yeah. 352 00:26:08,280 --> 00:26:11,158 Listen, I'm having lunch later with one of the investors for Milan 353 00:26:11,200 --> 00:26:13,589 and I wondered if you'd like to come over and meet him. 354 00:26:13,640 --> 00:26:15,710 Yeah, he's an old friend, knows nothing about fashion, 355 00:26:15,760 --> 00:26:18,320 but he was very excited about our new girl. 356 00:26:19,520 --> 00:26:22,671 All right, yeah, good. I'll have Anthony call you and give you the details. 357 00:26:22,720 --> 00:26:26,156 Yeah, babe, all right, all right. Hugs. Bye. 358 00:26:27,400 --> 00:26:28,958 What a frightful woman. 359 00:27:01,440 --> 00:27:03,158 Wendy. 360 00:27:03,200 --> 00:27:04,474 Mwah, mwah! Hello, babe. 361 00:27:04,520 --> 00:27:06,351 This is Humphrey, the friend I told you about. 362 00:27:06,400 --> 00:27:09,198 Humps, please. Bloody good to meet you. 363 00:27:09,240 --> 00:27:11,356 Uh, Hilary tells me you're in business together. 364 00:27:11,400 --> 00:27:14,358 - Well, yes. - Well, I don't understand it myself, 365 00:27:14,400 --> 00:27:17,676 you know, don't pretend that I do, all this prancing around... 366 00:27:17,720 --> 00:27:20,234 But Hilary's a good egg, so live and let live, eh? 367 00:27:20,280 --> 00:27:23,397 Absolutely. Are these your new designs? 368 00:27:23,440 --> 00:27:26,557 Oh, L-O-L. No, my designs are under lock and key, 369 00:27:26,600 --> 00:27:29,353 this is just some promotional material for Milan. 370 00:27:29,400 --> 00:27:31,038 And when can I see your designs? 371 00:27:31,080 --> 00:27:33,548 When we have our face of UK Chic to model them. 372 00:27:34,320 --> 00:27:36,993 - I spoke to her this morning. - And? 373 00:27:37,040 --> 00:27:39,190 - She's onboard. - Oh, that is sick. 374 00:27:39,240 --> 00:27:40,832 This is that girl I was telling you about. 375 00:27:40,880 --> 00:27:43,792 - Bloody marvellous, can't wait to see her. - She took a little persuading, 376 00:27:43,840 --> 00:27:45,558 she's got a lot of offers on the table. 377 00:27:45,600 --> 00:27:48,751 - I don't doubt it. - And we may need to discuss her fee again, 378 00:27:48,800 --> 00:27:50,791 she, uh... she doesn't come cheap. 379 00:27:50,840 --> 00:27:53,479 Steady, Hils, she's moving in for the kill. 380 00:27:53,520 --> 00:27:55,556 I'm sure we can come to some sort of arrangement. 381 00:27:55,600 --> 00:27:57,397 Let's have a sit down and a nice chat. 382 00:27:57,440 --> 00:28:00,955 Anthony, come and take some notes for the press release, love. 383 00:28:03,520 --> 00:28:05,033 Have a seat there, Wend. 384 00:28:08,120 --> 00:28:11,430 Right. Tell me about our girl. 385 00:28:11,480 --> 00:28:15,758 Well, her name is Kacey Bond, she's from Liverpool. 386 00:28:16,520 --> 00:28:19,034 I've been cultivating her for quite some time. 387 00:28:19,080 --> 00:28:23,278 The moment I saw her, I knew she was destined for great things. 388 00:28:23,320 --> 00:28:24,719 That's very clever of you. 389 00:28:24,760 --> 00:28:28,230 Well, fortunately, I have a gift for this kind of thing. 390 00:28:28,280 --> 00:28:31,875 Now, she's working class, but with a little help, 391 00:28:31,920 --> 00:28:33,911 that shouldn't be a problem. 392 00:28:33,960 --> 00:28:36,269 Kacey is the jewel in my crown. 393 00:28:36,320 --> 00:28:39,630 Which is why I said she, uh, she won't come cheap. 394 00:28:39,680 --> 00:28:41,557 Oh dear, Hils, she's off again. 395 00:28:41,600 --> 00:28:46,310 As Kacey's manager, I need to keep her interests close to my heart. 396 00:28:46,360 --> 00:28:50,035 All right, all right. Well, I was thinking, ooh... 397 00:28:50,080 --> 00:28:51,308 ten thousand a week? 398 00:28:52,840 --> 00:28:54,876 - Pounds? - Naturally. 399 00:28:56,960 --> 00:28:58,552 - Well... - She's playing us, old boy. 400 00:28:58,600 --> 00:29:01,672 Oh, Wendy, all right, all right, 12. But that's my limit. 401 00:29:01,720 --> 00:29:05,349 Twelve... thousand... pounds a week? 402 00:29:07,080 --> 00:29:11,153 - Do we have a deal? - You drive a hard bargain. 403 00:29:11,880 --> 00:29:14,110 - Hurrah. - Fantastic. 404 00:29:14,160 --> 00:29:17,118 Oh, that's great, we'll get Kacey over for fittings next week, 405 00:29:17,160 --> 00:29:20,391 and then Milan here we come. I'll have Anthony go over the details with you. 406 00:29:20,480 --> 00:29:22,835 - Perfect. - Will you be investing, Wendy? 407 00:29:24,320 --> 00:29:25,355 Excuse me? 408 00:29:25,400 --> 00:29:27,755 Well, you know, I mean, it's a great opportunity. 409 00:29:27,800 --> 00:29:29,711 Have your name associated with the brand. 410 00:29:30,520 --> 00:29:33,318 Erm... Well, yes. 411 00:29:34,880 --> 00:29:36,677 That is very... 412 00:29:36,720 --> 00:29:39,075 That's a very, very good idea, Humps, yes. 413 00:29:39,120 --> 00:29:42,829 Just a big toe, really, say, um... 20 to 50 thou? 414 00:29:44,960 --> 00:29:46,837 Twenty to 50 thou. 415 00:29:48,120 --> 00:29:50,350 Yes... Well, er... 416 00:29:50,400 --> 00:29:52,994 Ha! Um... 417 00:29:53,040 --> 00:29:55,315 Ah! Is that the time? 418 00:29:55,360 --> 00:29:58,830 Damn it, I'm going to be late for my next appointment, sorry. 419 00:29:58,880 --> 00:30:00,791 Very, very, very interesting, though. 420 00:30:03,080 --> 00:30:06,675 Yes, we must... I'll give it a lot of thought. 421 00:30:06,720 --> 00:30:09,678 I'll call. I'll call. Hugs. 422 00:30:09,720 --> 00:30:10,835 Kisses. 423 00:30:20,440 --> 00:30:23,318 Game over. 424 00:30:28,240 --> 00:30:30,708 Well, that went well. 425 00:30:30,760 --> 00:30:32,796 - We'll have to loosen her up a bit. - How? 426 00:30:37,960 --> 00:30:42,238 That woman in her office, the one with the candles and incense. 427 00:30:42,280 --> 00:30:44,874 - The lifestyle coach. - How's that going to help? 428 00:30:44,920 --> 00:30:47,036 Well, she's superstitious. 429 00:30:47,080 --> 00:30:49,196 So we'll give her a nudge from the other side. 430 00:30:50,560 --> 00:30:53,120 At some point we'll have to arrange flights for you to join 431 00:30:53,160 --> 00:30:55,196 Mr. King in Milan for Fashion Week. 432 00:30:55,240 --> 00:30:56,798 First class, of course. 433 00:30:56,840 --> 00:31:00,549 Do let us know if you have any preference on what hotel you'd like to stay in. 434 00:31:00,600 --> 00:31:02,989 Well, I'll have my people talk to your people. 435 00:31:03,040 --> 00:31:04,758 F- A-B. 436 00:31:04,800 --> 00:31:06,199 I thought Hilary might be here. 437 00:31:06,240 --> 00:31:07,753 No, he has a reading this afternoon. 438 00:31:07,800 --> 00:31:10,155 - Oh? - His psychic life coach. 439 00:31:10,200 --> 00:31:14,352 Apparently she's amazing, he never makes a move without consulting her first. 440 00:31:14,400 --> 00:31:16,038 A psychic life coach? 441 00:31:16,080 --> 00:31:18,992 Mmm, in the fashion world, anyone who is anyone uses her. 442 00:31:19,040 --> 00:31:20,553 I mean Donatella swears by her. 443 00:31:20,600 --> 00:31:23,160 - The Donatella? - Is there another one? 444 00:31:23,200 --> 00:31:25,350 Er, this lady, does she ever take on any new clients? 445 00:31:25,400 --> 00:31:28,995 Oh no. Although I'm sure if you mentioned Mr. King's name... 446 00:31:29,040 --> 00:31:30,029 Ciao. 447 00:31:37,840 --> 00:31:40,229 Hilary speaks very highly of you. 448 00:31:40,280 --> 00:31:43,955 I understand he won't make a move without consulting you first. 449 00:31:44,000 --> 00:31:46,355 I do what I can. 450 00:31:46,400 --> 00:31:49,676 - I think you're being modest. - You have an excellent aura. 451 00:31:49,720 --> 00:31:51,756 - Do I? - Mmm. 452 00:31:51,800 --> 00:31:53,518 It's beautiful. Give me your hands. 453 00:31:56,000 --> 00:31:57,877 - Hmm. - Is it my chakra? 454 00:31:57,920 --> 00:32:00,150 Oh heavens, no. Chakra is so last year. 455 00:32:00,200 --> 00:32:01,758 - Really? - Well, last century. 456 00:32:01,800 --> 00:32:04,837 - You're not still having your chakra aligned? - Well... 457 00:32:04,880 --> 00:32:07,348 This is going to take longer than I thought. Erm... 458 00:32:08,640 --> 00:32:11,234 I... I'd like to start with a reading first. 459 00:32:11,280 --> 00:32:13,350 I was hoping you might. 460 00:32:16,360 --> 00:32:22,435 I see you surrounded by beauty, but yet there's something... dark. 461 00:32:22,480 --> 00:32:26,871 There's something that's preventing you from fulfilling your full potential. 462 00:32:26,920 --> 00:32:29,718 - Yes, I've often felt that. - It's a tenseness... 463 00:32:29,760 --> 00:32:31,637 - Oh? - ...surrounding money. 464 00:32:32,680 --> 00:32:35,148 You must fight this, it's holding you back. 465 00:32:35,200 --> 00:32:37,475 You must let go. 466 00:32:37,520 --> 00:32:38,839 What? 467 00:32:38,880 --> 00:32:40,791 - There's a door. - A door? 468 00:32:40,840 --> 00:32:43,400 Oh no, no, you're too cautious, you don't want to go through. 469 00:32:43,440 --> 00:32:45,670 No, no, I will. I will go through it. Open the door. 470 00:32:45,720 --> 00:32:47,756 - No. - Yes, yes, I'm loving the door, let me in. 471 00:32:47,800 --> 00:32:49,791 - Really, could you? - Yes, yes, yes, I could. 472 00:32:49,840 --> 00:32:52,115 Right, I'll try and look inside the door. 473 00:32:54,680 --> 00:32:56,432 What? 474 00:32:56,480 --> 00:32:59,790 - What is it? What's in there? - Oh. Recognition. 475 00:32:59,840 --> 00:33:01,239 There's people applauding. 476 00:33:01,280 --> 00:33:04,033 And there's light bulbs flashing and acclaim. 477 00:33:04,080 --> 00:33:08,232 - Where? - There's a man with a key. 478 00:33:08,280 --> 00:33:12,876 - A... A key to the door? - Perhaps. He's in a faraway land and... 479 00:33:12,920 --> 00:33:14,592 everybody is smiling, except for him. 480 00:33:14,640 --> 00:33:18,269 - Can you see who it is? - No... But he's... he's very troubled. 481 00:33:18,320 --> 00:33:19,958 It's fading, though, the door is closing. 482 00:33:20,000 --> 00:33:23,390 - Open the door. Put your foot in it! - No, it's, it's, it's gone. 483 00:33:25,040 --> 00:33:28,749 Oh, but was it definitely a door of opportunity? 484 00:33:28,800 --> 00:33:31,234 Oh, no doubt. No doubt. 485 00:33:31,280 --> 00:33:34,955 And before the door closed... 486 00:33:35,000 --> 00:33:35,989 What? 487 00:33:37,680 --> 00:33:39,830 Oh. 488 00:33:39,880 --> 00:33:42,519 I saw you on the outside, trying to get in. 489 00:33:42,560 --> 00:33:43,549 Crying. 490 00:33:45,240 --> 00:33:47,037 - And... - And? 491 00:33:49,560 --> 00:33:51,471 - Milk. - Milk? 492 00:33:52,120 --> 00:33:55,829 Yes, it's a metaphor. For missed opportunities. 493 00:33:55,880 --> 00:33:58,269 - You know, there's no use crying... - Crying over spilt milk. 494 00:33:58,320 --> 00:33:59,309 Yes, exactly. 495 00:34:02,360 --> 00:34:05,989 I really appreciate it, lads. You know, helping our Kacey and that. 496 00:34:06,040 --> 00:34:08,395 Anything I can do in return, all you got to do is ask. 497 00:34:13,160 --> 00:34:15,196 - Large one? - Is there any other kind? 498 00:34:16,560 --> 00:34:17,754 How did it go? 499 00:34:17,800 --> 00:34:19,995 She's so terrified of missing an opportunity, 500 00:34:20,040 --> 00:34:22,554 she's probably doing the lottery as we speak. 501 00:34:22,600 --> 00:34:24,909 Perfect. We meet her in 20 minutes, we'll tell her the sob story. 502 00:34:24,960 --> 00:34:28,316 - Well, you better get moving, then. - What d'you fancy? Uncle? Cousin? 503 00:34:28,360 --> 00:34:30,351 I think younger brother, it's closer to home. 504 00:34:39,680 --> 00:34:41,477 - What? - Nothing. 505 00:34:45,560 --> 00:34:48,757 - Oh, it's an absolute disaster. - Humphrey all right? 506 00:34:48,800 --> 00:34:51,837 - Yes. No, I know. - Yeah, family crisis. 507 00:34:51,880 --> 00:34:53,632 Oh dear. 508 00:34:53,680 --> 00:34:57,036 He's got this moron for a younger brother causes him nothing but trouble. 509 00:34:58,000 --> 00:35:02,357 Everything's all right, though, isn't it? For Fashion Week, I mean? 510 00:35:02,400 --> 00:35:06,279 - Yeah, yeah. Let's hope so. - Hope so? 511 00:35:08,240 --> 00:35:10,800 Humps was hoping to put up most of the money himself 512 00:35:10,840 --> 00:35:12,512 but now he's got this problem with Piers. 513 00:35:12,560 --> 00:35:14,471 - His younger brother? - Exact-a-mon. 514 00:35:15,160 --> 00:35:18,516 The problem is, Piers was always the grandmother's favourite, right, 515 00:35:18,560 --> 00:35:21,870 so when the old witch died, she signed over most of the estate to him. 516 00:35:21,920 --> 00:35:24,673 I think it was, uh... 40-odd million, to be precise. 517 00:35:24,720 --> 00:35:27,518 - Gosh. - I know. 518 00:35:27,560 --> 00:35:28,959 But he's a bloody idiot 519 00:35:29,000 --> 00:35:31,833 and Humps has to spend most of his time digging him out of trouble. 520 00:35:31,880 --> 00:35:36,590 - I'm terribly sorry. Uh, sorry, Wendy. - No problem. 521 00:35:36,640 --> 00:35:38,995 You're looking very lovely today. 522 00:35:42,040 --> 00:35:44,031 It's about the right time. 523 00:35:49,840 --> 00:35:53,037 Oh, terribly sorry, I have to take this. 524 00:35:53,080 --> 00:35:54,149 Excuse me. 525 00:35:54,200 --> 00:35:55,918 Hello. Yes. 526 00:35:55,960 --> 00:35:58,315 Oh, Richard, yes. Hello, uh... 527 00:35:59,000 --> 00:36:02,595 - What exactly is this family crisis? - Well... 528 00:36:03,360 --> 00:36:07,956 Piers has only gone and got himself arrested in Thailand. 529 00:36:08,000 --> 00:36:11,470 - Yeah, weed in the rucksack, apparently. - Heavens. 530 00:36:11,520 --> 00:36:14,432 Yeah, it's called the Land of Smiles, but not where drugs are concerned, 531 00:36:14,480 --> 00:36:16,436 - I can tell you. - Land of Smiles. 532 00:36:17,240 --> 00:36:20,710 - Excuse me? - Oh no, nothing sorry, please go on. 533 00:36:21,480 --> 00:36:23,436 Well, luckily enough, 534 00:36:23,480 --> 00:36:26,119 the American ambassador is a close personal friend. 535 00:36:26,920 --> 00:36:30,595 So, Humps is hoping he can pull a few strings. 536 00:36:31,000 --> 00:36:34,151 - Do you think he can? - I don't know, it's all very complicated. 537 00:36:34,200 --> 00:36:35,633 But if he can swing it, 538 00:36:35,680 --> 00:36:38,478 I've told Humps he should use it to kill two birds with one stone. 539 00:36:38,520 --> 00:36:39,589 How? 540 00:36:39,640 --> 00:36:42,200 Well, baby brother still controls most of the family's estate, 541 00:36:42,240 --> 00:36:44,913 that's why he has to countersign all the cheques we need for the launch. 542 00:36:44,960 --> 00:36:47,758 - Oh, bugger. - I know. 543 00:36:47,800 --> 00:36:50,314 But I've told Humps, that in exchange for springing him, 544 00:36:50,360 --> 00:36:52,749 he should get the baby brother to sign the estate over to him. 545 00:36:52,800 --> 00:36:54,836 And do you think he might? 546 00:36:54,880 --> 00:36:58,031 Well, if the alternative is 25 years in a Bangkok prison, 547 00:36:58,120 --> 00:36:59,951 - I would. - I see. 548 00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:02,878 Then we can finally concentrate on our partnership. 549 00:37:02,920 --> 00:37:05,798 We've got some very big plans. 550 00:37:05,840 --> 00:37:07,831 - Really? - Yeah, yeah. 551 00:37:08,840 --> 00:37:10,558 We're going to go retail. 552 00:37:10,600 --> 00:37:13,797 Keeping it hot, though - New York, Paris, London. 553 00:37:13,840 --> 00:37:16,559 How exciting. 554 00:37:16,600 --> 00:37:18,397 I'd love to be part of those plans. 555 00:37:19,680 --> 00:37:23,275 I like that. A woman who can see a window of opportunity. 556 00:37:24,040 --> 00:37:25,393 Or a door. 557 00:37:26,960 --> 00:37:28,279 Or a door. 558 00:37:29,840 --> 00:37:32,718 Draw up a contract for the little tart from Liverpool, 559 00:37:32,760 --> 00:37:35,194 two weeks, possibly three, 560 00:37:35,240 --> 00:37:36,673 at £200 a week, 561 00:37:36,720 --> 00:37:40,349 and a long-term deal giving us 50% of all future earnings. 562 00:37:40,400 --> 00:37:43,551 - Uh, expenses? - Oh, I think £10 a day for food 563 00:37:43,600 --> 00:37:45,875 is plenty for deep-fried Mars bars. 564 00:37:45,920 --> 00:37:47,433 Call her in to sign it when it's done. 565 00:37:47,480 --> 00:37:50,278 Oh, and try to get her away from that clingy uncle. 566 00:37:51,280 --> 00:37:52,793 Thank you. 567 00:38:53,640 --> 00:38:55,710 - We on? - Oh, yes. 568 00:38:55,760 --> 00:38:58,194 Let's move onto the next stage, then. 569 00:39:06,920 --> 00:39:09,354 Would you like to come through, Mr. Parker? 570 00:39:37,120 --> 00:39:38,838 - Susan Carter? - Yes? 571 00:39:40,240 --> 00:39:42,196 Would you come with us, please? 572 00:40:03,920 --> 00:40:05,717 What's this all about? 573 00:40:05,760 --> 00:40:09,833 I understand your anxiety, Susan, truly I do, 574 00:40:09,880 --> 00:40:12,440 and I will try to answer your question as soon as I possibly can. 575 00:40:12,480 --> 00:40:15,552 Before I can do that, I need to ask you something, 576 00:40:15,600 --> 00:40:18,592 and I need you to think carefully before you answer. 577 00:40:18,640 --> 00:40:21,916 It may well be the most important question you've ever been asked. 578 00:40:22,600 --> 00:40:24,670 OK. 579 00:40:24,720 --> 00:40:26,870 Susan... 580 00:40:27,720 --> 00:40:29,711 how much do you love your country? 581 00:40:37,800 --> 00:40:40,109 Hilary King on line one for you. 582 00:40:43,240 --> 00:40:44,275 Hilary! 583 00:40:54,360 --> 00:40:56,954 Oh, babe, Humps has got this meeting with the ambassador, 584 00:40:57,000 --> 00:40:59,673 - I said we'd go along for moral support. - Absolutely. 585 00:40:59,720 --> 00:41:01,995 Good of you to come, Hils, and you, Wendy. 586 00:41:02,040 --> 00:41:04,838 I'm afraid it's all for nothing. I've just spoken to George. 587 00:41:04,880 --> 00:41:06,472 The Thai judiciary is corrupt 588 00:41:06,520 --> 00:41:09,478 and the judge who needs to sign the release form is one of the worst. 589 00:41:09,560 --> 00:41:13,473 - He wants 10 million baht to cooperate. - You can't be serious? 590 00:41:13,520 --> 00:41:16,990 Well, I'm sorry, old boy, apparently he won't move. It seems it's the going rate. 591 00:41:17,040 --> 00:41:21,033 The thing is, with Piers out of the picture, I can't access the estate fund, so... 592 00:41:21,080 --> 00:41:23,230 - Milan? - Sorry. 593 00:41:23,280 --> 00:41:26,078 All right, look, what if I put up the money to get him out? 594 00:41:26,120 --> 00:41:28,350 - You? - If it's the only way we can save the launch. 595 00:41:28,400 --> 00:41:31,676 That's marvellous. I'll pay you back double and no arguments or the deal's off. 596 00:41:31,720 --> 00:41:32,789 You're very generous. 597 00:41:32,840 --> 00:41:34,558 George flies to Bangkok in three hours, 598 00:41:34,600 --> 00:41:36,511 he plans to take the cash in his diplomatic bag. 599 00:41:36,560 --> 00:41:38,676 All being well, he can get Piers on the return flight. 600 00:41:38,720 --> 00:41:40,358 - Wait, wait, wait! Cash? - Problem? 601 00:41:40,400 --> 00:41:44,029 I don't know if I can access that amount of cash in a couple of hours. 602 00:41:44,080 --> 00:41:47,152 Oh, damn. Do you know, that never even crossed my mind. 603 00:41:51,480 --> 00:41:56,554 Erm... Can I ask, how much is 10 million baht in sterling? 604 00:41:56,600 --> 00:42:00,070 Er, well, at today's rate it's about 200,000. 605 00:42:00,120 --> 00:42:02,395 I've got about half that in a current account I can get to. 606 00:42:02,440 --> 00:42:04,510 As I said, he won't take anything less than 10 million. 607 00:42:04,560 --> 00:42:06,869 - What about a cheque to cover the rest? - No good. 608 00:42:06,920 --> 00:42:10,799 It seems we'll miss our opportunity. Look, I'll call George, see if we can delay things. 609 00:42:10,840 --> 00:42:12,831 And if we can't? 610 00:42:14,240 --> 00:42:16,834 - I'll call Milan. - Damn! 611 00:42:17,720 --> 00:42:19,153 With Piers out of the picture, 612 00:42:19,200 --> 00:42:21,555 we can still finance our plans to go retail, right? 613 00:42:27,920 --> 00:42:30,673 Such a shame, to have the bloody door slammed in your face. 614 00:42:32,280 --> 00:42:34,510 Flippin' cash, holding us back. 615 00:42:34,560 --> 00:42:36,949 Just think, all that acclaim just waiting there. 616 00:42:45,160 --> 00:42:47,674 I am so clumsy. 617 00:42:48,320 --> 00:42:50,515 No good crying over spilt milk, old boy. 618 00:42:50,560 --> 00:42:52,391 Wait! 619 00:42:52,440 --> 00:42:55,034 I'll put up the rest of the money to have Piers released. 620 00:42:55,080 --> 00:42:56,957 - Wendy, no! - No, I insist. 621 00:42:57,000 --> 00:42:58,752 That is very generous of you. 622 00:42:58,800 --> 00:43:01,758 And I'll pay you back double and no arguments. 623 00:43:01,800 --> 00:43:05,190 Great! Look, well, I can, um... I can walk to my bank from here, 624 00:43:05,240 --> 00:43:06,958 and I'll have Anthony drop you wherever. 625 00:43:07,000 --> 00:43:08,274 Yeah, bloody grateful, both. 626 00:43:08,320 --> 00:43:11,949 Oh, no problem. Seeing as we're going to be partners. 627 00:43:12,000 --> 00:43:13,479 - Hugs. - Kisses. 628 00:43:13,520 --> 00:43:14,794 Kisses. 629 00:43:19,200 --> 00:43:20,679 - Beer? - Don't mind if I do. 630 00:44:00,600 --> 00:44:01,794 Got it. 631 00:44:01,840 --> 00:44:04,354 - Here's my half. - There's 100,000 here. 632 00:44:04,400 --> 00:44:07,437 - And you'll have 200 back. - Well, if you're sure about that. 633 00:44:07,480 --> 00:44:10,711 I've spoken to George, he said we're to go straight in. 634 00:44:10,760 --> 00:44:11,954 OK. 635 00:44:14,080 --> 00:44:16,230 Thank you very much. 636 00:44:18,800 --> 00:44:20,472 Good afternoon, sir, how can I help you? 637 00:44:20,520 --> 00:44:23,432 I understand it's going to rain this afternoon at 3pm. 638 00:44:25,240 --> 00:44:30,155 Yes, though they did say it should clear up by 5:00. 639 00:44:31,920 --> 00:44:34,480 Room 605, sixth floor. 640 00:44:34,520 --> 00:44:37,956 These are the names of our guests, they'll ask for a Mr. Powell. 641 00:44:39,760 --> 00:44:41,751 And God bless America. 642 00:44:50,320 --> 00:44:52,117 I'll just go get us signed in, yeah. 643 00:44:58,160 --> 00:44:59,673 Susan. 644 00:44:59,720 --> 00:45:03,315 The man has just gone through, just like you said. Room 605. 645 00:45:03,360 --> 00:45:05,555 Good, now give me three passes. 646 00:45:06,600 --> 00:45:09,558 You're doing a fine job, Susan, a fine job, 647 00:45:09,600 --> 00:45:14,116 but I need you to stay strong for the next 30 minutes and it'll all be over, OK? 648 00:45:17,440 --> 00:45:18,953 Here we are. 649 00:45:24,480 --> 00:45:26,357 Come. 650 00:45:27,680 --> 00:45:28,669 - George! - Oh! 651 00:45:29,720 --> 00:45:32,075 Humphrey, well, I'd just about given up on you. 652 00:45:32,120 --> 00:45:35,749 Last-minute hitch, all fine now. You know Hilary? 653 00:45:35,800 --> 00:45:37,472 Ah, yes. Hello. 654 00:45:37,520 --> 00:45:39,988 And this is a very dear friend of mine, Wendy. 655 00:45:40,040 --> 00:45:42,554 Great pleasure to meet you, Wendy. Please. 656 00:45:43,600 --> 00:45:47,229 Wendy knows the score, she's here for moral support. 657 00:45:47,280 --> 00:45:49,953 I've just been talking to my counterpart in Bangkok. 658 00:45:50,000 --> 00:45:53,709 Piers is well, but he's very anxious to come home. 659 00:45:53,760 --> 00:45:55,955 Oh, poor little sod. 660 00:45:56,000 --> 00:45:57,592 Well, it's his own doing. 661 00:45:57,680 --> 00:45:59,432 Has anyone spoken to him about the estate? 662 00:45:59,480 --> 00:46:01,357 - Yes, and he's agreeable. - Are you sure? 663 00:46:01,400 --> 00:46:03,550 I talked to him at length on the telephone 664 00:46:03,600 --> 00:46:06,751 and he said he'd be willing to sign the papers before he was released. 665 00:46:07,160 --> 00:46:09,310 See, Humps, eh? Didn't I tell you? 666 00:46:09,360 --> 00:46:11,396 Oh, yes, but it still doesn't feel right. 667 00:46:11,440 --> 00:46:14,637 With all due respect, your grandmother wasn't the full ticket. 668 00:46:14,680 --> 00:46:18,673 Think of it as saving him from himself. If you hold the purse strings, 669 00:46:18,720 --> 00:46:21,757 you have much more of a chance of keeping him in check. 670 00:46:21,800 --> 00:46:23,153 I couldn't agree more. 671 00:46:23,200 --> 00:46:25,395 - Oh, do you really think so? - Yes, I do. 672 00:46:25,440 --> 00:46:27,510 Sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind. 673 00:46:28,480 --> 00:46:30,948 All right. Let's do it. 674 00:46:31,000 --> 00:46:32,672 At last! 675 00:46:41,280 --> 00:46:43,077 Where would a chap be without friends? 676 00:46:46,440 --> 00:46:48,829 I'll have Piers on the first plane home. 677 00:46:48,880 --> 00:46:50,677 Thank you. 678 00:46:50,720 --> 00:46:53,678 I've got about two and a half hours before my plane leaves, 679 00:46:53,720 --> 00:46:56,439 - So I'd better get a move on. - Of course. And thanks again, George. 680 00:46:56,480 --> 00:46:59,790 I'll call you as soon as it's done. Great pleasure to have met you, Wendy. 681 00:47:00,880 --> 00:47:03,678 - So is Milan back on? - Oh, abso-bloody-lutely. 682 00:47:03,720 --> 00:47:05,073 Oh, fantastic. 683 00:47:05,120 --> 00:47:08,192 Listen, I think I ought to see George off at the airport, it's the least I can do. 684 00:47:08,240 --> 00:47:11,232 Good idea, I'll have Anthony drive us. Just let me walk Wendy to the lift. 685 00:47:11,280 --> 00:47:13,475 - Oh, I thought we might celebrate. - Damn good idea. 686 00:47:13,520 --> 00:47:15,397 Dinner, my place, tomorrow evening. 687 00:47:15,440 --> 00:47:17,715 - Mwah! Look forward to it. - Excellent. 688 00:47:17,760 --> 00:47:20,433 You must remind me to pay the first instalment on that new girl. 689 00:47:20,480 --> 00:47:21,629 Well, if you're sure. 690 00:47:21,680 --> 00:47:23,955 I find it's better to stay on top of these things, don't you? 691 00:47:24,000 --> 00:47:25,433 Yes, I do. I do. 692 00:47:28,960 --> 00:47:30,359 - All set? - All set. 693 00:47:42,280 --> 00:47:43,952 We're here to see Mr. Powell. 694 00:47:44,000 --> 00:47:45,149 Cara! 695 00:47:47,480 --> 00:47:49,232 Let's all write down our favourite. 696 00:47:53,800 --> 00:47:55,392 So, uh, Harry, tell me more about 697 00:47:55,440 --> 00:47:57,715 this investment thingy you've been so cagey about? 698 00:47:57,760 --> 00:48:00,274 Oh, well, there's someone I'd like you to meet. 699 00:48:00,320 --> 00:48:01,469 How do I look? 700 00:48:01,520 --> 00:48:04,034 Well, as the family lawyer, it's my duty to inform you 701 00:48:04,080 --> 00:48:06,116 that bribing a Thai government official 702 00:48:06,200 --> 00:48:09,988 to secure the release of a foreign national is a criminal offence. 703 00:48:10,720 --> 00:48:12,438 Yes. Yes, yes, absolutely, 704 00:48:12,480 --> 00:48:15,950 but for a 300% return on a five-day investment, 705 00:48:16,000 --> 00:48:20,630 I would, quite frankly, sell my own grandmother. 706 00:48:21,400 --> 00:48:24,278 Ah, yes, come right in, he's expecting you. 707 00:48:24,320 --> 00:48:26,993 Simon, always a pleasure to see you. 708 00:48:27,040 --> 00:48:28,951 This is Jeremy Garrett. 709 00:48:29,800 --> 00:48:31,677 Please take a seat. 710 00:48:32,360 --> 00:48:36,239 So we have a stray brother in Thailand, hmm? 711 00:48:38,000 --> 00:48:40,594 Right, well, here's my 100 thou. 712 00:48:40,640 --> 00:48:42,631 Thank you. 713 00:48:49,320 --> 00:48:52,790 I had a conversation with my counterpart in Bangkok earlier today. 714 00:48:52,840 --> 00:48:55,912 Piers is well but he's obviously anxious to get home. 715 00:49:05,400 --> 00:49:06,594 Eye drops! 716 00:49:07,720 --> 00:49:08,755 Thank you. 717 00:49:14,720 --> 00:49:17,837 I know he's an idiot, but he's my brother. 718 00:49:19,160 --> 00:49:22,152 And I've contacted the Diplomatic Office of America, 719 00:49:22,200 --> 00:49:25,909 but they say the Thai government is so corrupt that it's impossible. 720 00:49:26,720 --> 00:49:28,995 I don't know what I'm going to do. 721 00:49:29,040 --> 00:49:31,998 I'm sure we can sort something out for you, my dear. 722 00:49:35,400 --> 00:49:37,595 - Well, there you are, then. - Thank you. 723 00:49:43,360 --> 00:49:47,148 With all due respect, your grandmother wasn't the full ticket. 724 00:49:53,160 --> 00:49:55,151 Viscount Manley, good to see you. 725 00:49:55,200 --> 00:49:58,795 So, come on then, Frank, I know you financial types 726 00:49:58,840 --> 00:50:00,876 like to play your cards close to your chest, 727 00:50:00,920 --> 00:50:03,195 but have you got a steer for my 100 thou or not? 728 00:50:03,240 --> 00:50:04,832 Oh, we'll see, we'll see. 729 00:50:08,640 --> 00:50:11,108 Double your investment. 730 00:50:11,160 --> 00:50:12,388 Daddy'll poop his pants. 731 00:50:13,960 --> 00:50:14,995 "Posh git." 732 00:50:15,840 --> 00:50:17,193 "Judge Mead." 733 00:50:19,080 --> 00:50:20,195 "Jeremy Garrett." 734 00:50:21,280 --> 00:50:23,350 Looks like you've got the casting vote, Mick. 735 00:50:23,400 --> 00:50:25,630 There is another choice. 736 00:50:25,680 --> 00:50:29,673 In 1927, Gentleman James Grainger 737 00:50:29,720 --> 00:50:32,314 conned three marks simultaneously 738 00:50:32,360 --> 00:50:35,033 using the Spanish Prisoner scam. 739 00:50:35,840 --> 00:50:39,628 It had never been done before, or since. 740 00:50:39,680 --> 00:50:42,752 - Con them all at the same time? - Nah, it's impossible. 741 00:50:44,000 --> 00:50:47,310 Uh-oh. You said the "impossible" word. 742 00:51:12,840 --> 00:51:14,034 Taxi! 743 00:51:29,840 --> 00:51:32,673 Good job, Susan, we're all done. 744 00:51:32,720 --> 00:51:35,757 - Say, where do your parents live? - Minnesota. 745 00:51:35,800 --> 00:51:39,952 Then you call them and tell them that because of their daughter's vigilance, 746 00:51:40,000 --> 00:51:43,151 they can sleep safely in their beds this evening. 747 00:51:43,200 --> 00:51:44,269 God bless America. 748 00:51:56,200 --> 00:51:57,394 You mad bastard. 749 00:51:57,440 --> 00:51:59,749 I saw it and I still can't believe we pulled it off. 750 00:51:59,800 --> 00:52:02,633 Four marks with a single con, it ain't possible. 751 00:52:02,680 --> 00:52:04,113 It's flamin' genius. 752 00:52:04,160 --> 00:52:06,879 One more than Gentleman James Grainger. 753 00:52:06,920 --> 00:52:07,955 Now, that was a ride. 754 00:52:08,000 --> 00:52:09,877 For you maybe, but it nearly did me head in. 755 00:52:09,920 --> 00:52:12,195 - Can we go back to one at a time now? - Absolutely. 756 00:52:12,240 --> 00:52:15,391 - What about the loose ends? - Ah, they're all taken care of. 757 00:52:17,600 --> 00:52:18,953 Girls. 758 00:52:19,000 --> 00:52:21,468 - Ah... Wendy? - Yes, sweetie. 759 00:52:21,520 --> 00:52:23,795 I think we have a problem. 760 00:52:23,840 --> 00:52:28,709 No problems, sweetie, only doors of opportunity to find a solution. 761 00:52:28,760 --> 00:52:30,478 Er, it's Kacey Bond. 762 00:52:30,520 --> 00:52:33,193 - What about her? - She turned down the contract. 763 00:52:33,240 --> 00:52:34,468 What? 764 00:52:35,080 --> 00:52:39,278 It seems that Betty Greenacre has signed her up first. 765 00:53:10,480 --> 00:53:14,393 - Are you OK? - Oh, yeah, yeah, I'm sorry. 766 00:53:15,600 --> 00:53:17,477 She was such a beautiful dog. 767 00:53:17,520 --> 00:53:19,795 - I'm so sorry. - That's OK. 768 00:53:19,840 --> 00:53:22,513 - Nick, Nick Parker. - Betty Greenacre. 769 00:53:22,560 --> 00:53:25,472 What makes it worse is that her ex-partner, Betty Greenacre, 770 00:53:25,520 --> 00:53:28,478 has just got a contract to supply models to Milan Fashion Week. 771 00:53:28,520 --> 00:53:29,953 A pleasure to meet you, Betty. 772 00:53:30,000 --> 00:53:31,433 Let me get you a drink. 773 00:53:31,480 --> 00:53:35,189 Ah, no, no, no, I'd love to, but I must get back. Er, the, um... 774 00:53:35,240 --> 00:53:38,312 The office has a habit of falling into chaos when I'm not there. 775 00:53:38,360 --> 00:53:40,351 What do you do? 776 00:53:43,120 --> 00:53:46,954 Well, I'll tell you, but, um... but only if you can keep a secret. 777 00:53:47,000 --> 00:53:50,913 How intriguing. You have my word. 778 00:53:50,960 --> 00:53:52,996 Industrial espionage. 779 00:53:53,880 --> 00:53:57,156 I... I spy on rival companies for my clients. 780 00:53:57,840 --> 00:53:58,909 Really? 781 00:54:04,440 --> 00:54:06,795 Would you like to come through, Mr. Parker? 782 00:54:14,880 --> 00:54:16,438 Nick, darling. 783 00:54:16,480 --> 00:54:18,198 Hi, how are you? 784 00:54:19,800 --> 00:54:24,430 Well, her name is Kacey Bond, she's from Liverpool. 785 00:54:24,480 --> 00:54:26,994 I've been cultivating her for quite some time. 786 00:54:27,040 --> 00:54:31,556 The moment I saw her I knew she was destined for great things. 787 00:54:47,840 --> 00:54:50,559 - Look what I've found. - The eighth wonder of the world. 788 00:54:50,600 --> 00:54:52,670 Whoo! 789 00:54:52,720 --> 00:54:55,393 - Give me a glass, thanks. - Oh, yeah. 790 00:54:55,440 --> 00:54:57,795 - Come on, then. Cheers. - Cheers. 791 00:55:01,160 --> 00:55:04,232 I can't imagine how they're all gonna feel when we call them later and tell them 792 00:55:04,280 --> 00:55:07,511 that the ambassador was arrested for trying to bribe a Thai official. 793 00:55:22,480 --> 00:55:24,391 What I wouldn't give to be a fly on the wall. 794 00:55:25,920 --> 00:55:27,592 Shall we join the others? 795 00:55:27,640 --> 00:55:29,756 - Yes, sweetie, let's. - Hugs, darling. 796 00:55:29,800 --> 00:55:30,789 Kisses. 797 00:55:30,840 --> 00:55:32,671 Five hundred pound a week doing some calendar. 798 00:55:32,720 --> 00:55:35,518 - In the Canary Islands. - Oh, blimey, I'm in the wrong job. 799 00:55:35,600 --> 00:55:37,272 And Betty is so lovely as well. 800 00:55:37,320 --> 00:55:39,390 This is so brilliant. I don't know how to thank you. 801 00:55:39,440 --> 00:55:41,954 - Oh, we'll think of something. - Yeah, I'm sure you will. 802 00:55:42,000 --> 00:55:44,468 Let's go and give your mum a call, give her the good news. 803 00:55:44,520 --> 00:55:46,795 - See you later. - Bye, Kacey. 804 00:55:50,560 --> 00:55:54,189 Eddie's happy, Kacey's dreams are intact and we've made a profit in the process. 805 00:55:54,240 --> 00:55:56,196 I'd say that's about as good as it gets. 806 00:55:56,840 --> 00:55:58,478 Hang on. 807 00:55:59,320 --> 00:56:00,958 I think it just got a bit better. 808 00:56:01,000 --> 00:56:02,911 Oh, not again. 809 00:56:02,960 --> 00:56:04,712 Sean. 810 00:56:06,480 --> 00:56:08,311 Thank you. 811 00:56:08,360 --> 00:56:10,237 - What's with the hankie? - You don't want to know. 812 00:56:10,280 --> 00:56:12,430 Well, he is consistent, you have to give him that. 813 00:56:12,480 --> 00:56:15,313 Yeah, consistently annoying. 814 00:56:17,320 --> 00:56:19,038 - Are you OK? - Oh, I'm fine, I just... 815 00:56:19,080 --> 00:56:21,116 - Oh! - Oh! 816 00:56:21,160 --> 00:56:23,515 I've a very funny feeling I'm about to become his PA again. 817 00:56:23,560 --> 00:56:25,232 Well, speaking as his personal trainer, 818 00:56:25,280 --> 00:56:27,748 as it looks like he's already about to have a workout, 819 00:56:27,800 --> 00:56:29,028 I might as well have a drink. 820 00:56:29,080 --> 00:56:31,036 - Cheers, loves. - Cheers, darlings. 821 00:56:32,680 --> 00:56:34,272 - I love the dress. - Stop it. 822 00:56:34,320 --> 00:56:35,719 The colour matches your eyes.