1 00:00:01,046 --> 00:00:03,766 I just got my first update, live on the desk. 2 00:00:03,766 --> 00:00:05,286 MAN: On my hand. 3 00:00:06,286 --> 00:00:08,526 (RAPIDLY) Good morning! Dale Jennings here with the latest news. 4 00:00:08,526 --> 00:00:10,246 Dire Straits have commenced their Australian tour 5 00:00:10,246 --> 00:00:11,646 amidst a ticket-scalping controversy, 6 00:00:11,646 --> 00:00:13,046 with $27 seats fetching up to four... 7 00:00:13,046 --> 00:00:15,366 You could really have a future calling horse races. 8 00:00:15,366 --> 00:00:16,566 (LAUGHS) Chin up. 9 00:00:16,566 --> 00:00:17,926 Fuck! 10 00:00:17,926 --> 00:00:20,446 Hey, wasn't I...I thought I was reading the Thatcher story. 11 00:00:20,446 --> 00:00:21,766 There was a late change. 12 00:00:21,766 --> 00:00:24,686 60 Minutes are sending female reporters to war zones. 13 00:00:24,686 --> 00:00:26,646 Well, try your luck there. See if they'll take you. 14 00:00:26,646 --> 00:00:29,166 Run-downs, remove Helen Norville's name! 15 00:00:31,206 --> 00:00:32,366 Hello? 16 00:00:33,726 --> 00:00:35,366 PARAMEDIC: We want to get her away from here, 17 00:00:35,366 --> 00:00:37,806 away from any medication she might have lying around. 18 00:00:37,806 --> 00:00:39,766 I'm just going to do this and then I'm gonna get out of here. 19 00:00:39,766 --> 00:00:41,766 Well, you're welcome to stay. Bit of a rest. 20 00:00:41,766 --> 00:00:46,086 I will bring home some dinner and we can come up with a plan. 21 00:00:46,086 --> 00:00:48,206 Noelene, give me Helen's home number. 22 00:00:48,206 --> 00:00:50,926 But she's your place, isn't she? 23 00:00:50,926 --> 00:00:52,686 What? 24 00:00:52,686 --> 00:00:56,606 You know, I am a disaster, but I'm also relentless. 25 00:00:56,606 --> 00:00:58,286 And I'm loyal. 26 00:00:58,286 --> 00:01:00,086 I reckon we can make you a newsreader. 27 00:01:02,526 --> 00:01:04,326 In position, please. 28 00:01:05,446 --> 00:01:07,046 Stand by, control room. 29 00:01:08,846 --> 00:01:10,206 OK, on my cue. 30 00:01:11,846 --> 00:01:12,846 Rolling. 31 00:01:14,486 --> 00:01:17,086 And action. 32 00:01:17,086 --> 00:01:21,326 Well, after 75 years, Halley's comet is returning 33 00:01:21,326 --> 00:01:24,926 and Australia is being gripped by comet fever. 34 00:01:24,926 --> 00:01:29,046 So, join us Friday, 7:00pm for Once in a Lifetime. 35 00:01:29,046 --> 00:01:31,326 We look at the history, the myths, the legends... 36 00:01:31,326 --> 00:01:35,726 Uh, sorry, actually, Geoff, it's proudly presented by Ansett. 37 00:01:35,726 --> 00:01:37,726 And then you... 38 00:01:37,726 --> 00:01:39,326 So, after you say "Once in a lifetime"... 39 00:01:39,326 --> 00:01:41,366 I know, I know. ..you go straight into the... 40 00:01:41,366 --> 00:01:43,726 It's right there. Thank you. 41 00:01:45,366 --> 00:01:48,726 Do you want to just use the autocue? No, no. No, I'm fine. 42 00:01:48,726 --> 00:01:50,446 Bloody sponsor. 43 00:01:51,446 --> 00:01:55,646 Well, after 75 years, Halley's comet is returning 44 00:01:55,646 --> 00:01:59,126 and Australia is being gripped by comet fever. 45 00:01:59,126 --> 00:02:03,286 So join us Friday, 7:00pm for Once in a Lifetime, 46 00:02:03,286 --> 00:02:05,086 proudly presented by Ansett. 47 00:02:05,086 --> 00:02:09,006 A look at the history, the legends, the, uh... 48 00:02:10,366 --> 00:02:12,326 The science of this astronomical apparition. 49 00:02:12,326 --> 00:02:13,846 Do you wanna have a look? 50 00:02:13,846 --> 00:02:15,046 Damn it. 51 00:02:16,966 --> 00:02:21,126 Well, after 75 years, Halley's comet is returning 52 00:02:21,126 --> 00:02:24,526 and Australia is being gripped by comet fever. 53 00:02:24,526 --> 00:02:27,806 So, tune in Friday, 7:00pm for... 54 00:02:30,686 --> 00:02:32,846 Once in a Lifetime. 55 00:02:32,846 --> 00:02:34,646 Proudly brought to you by Ansett. 56 00:02:36,046 --> 00:02:39,766 A look at the myths, the history and the science 57 00:02:39,766 --> 00:02:41,686 of Halley's comet. 58 00:02:41,686 --> 00:02:43,406 Don't miss it. 59 00:02:46,726 --> 00:02:49,006 And what are your memories of 1910? 60 00:02:49,006 --> 00:02:51,446 I was seven and she was five. 61 00:02:51,446 --> 00:02:53,846 I remember it was so light, almost like daytime. 62 00:02:53,846 --> 00:02:57,286 All the dogs were barking. Yes, we had to lock them inside. 63 00:02:57,286 --> 00:03:00,166 Oh, our border collie piddled on the rug. 64 00:03:00,166 --> 00:03:02,206 And what did the comet actually look like? 65 00:03:02,206 --> 00:03:04,806 Well, there were all these sorts of explosions coming out of it. 66 00:03:04,806 --> 00:03:06,886 Weren't there? Like fireworks. 67 00:03:06,886 --> 00:03:09,126 She was terrified. I don't remember that. 68 00:03:09,126 --> 00:03:11,446 Oh, you were, Ruth. You were crying louder than the dogs. 69 00:03:11,446 --> 00:03:13,766 I just remember it was so beautiful. 70 00:03:13,766 --> 00:03:15,566 Look, thank you so much, ladies. 71 00:03:15,566 --> 00:03:17,006 If you don't mind bearing with us, 72 00:03:17,006 --> 00:03:19,526 we're just going to get a couple of extra shots of my reaction. 73 00:03:19,526 --> 00:03:20,886 OK? 74 00:03:22,926 --> 00:03:26,446 So...you and Helen, hey? 75 00:03:26,446 --> 00:03:28,086 When did that happen? 76 00:03:28,086 --> 00:03:30,286 What? She bit of a goer? 77 00:03:30,286 --> 00:03:32,326 I reckon she would be for sure. 78 00:03:32,326 --> 00:03:34,086 Uh, there's nothing happening between Helen and I. 79 00:03:34,086 --> 00:03:35,766 Oh, right. OK. 80 00:03:35,766 --> 00:03:36,846 There isn't. 81 00:03:36,846 --> 00:03:39,846 OK. Just need a couple of shots of you nodding, if you could just... 82 00:03:39,846 --> 00:03:41,126 Yeah. I know. 83 00:03:43,166 --> 00:03:44,806 (CLEARS THROAT) 84 00:03:44,806 --> 00:03:46,246 Who made the first move? 85 00:03:47,446 --> 00:03:49,246 She big spoon or little spoon? 86 00:03:50,326 --> 00:03:52,326 Big spoon, I reckon. Big spoon, for sure. Definitely. 87 00:03:52,326 --> 00:03:55,406 Can we focus, please? Yeah, definitely. Sorry. 88 00:04:22,846 --> 00:04:24,326 (MUSIC PLAYS) 89 00:04:24,326 --> 00:04:25,606 Hi. 90 00:04:25,606 --> 00:04:26,966 Are you going out? 91 00:04:26,966 --> 00:04:28,646 I bought this for Saturday. 92 00:04:30,206 --> 00:04:31,846 What's Saturday? Geoff's 60th. 93 00:04:33,286 --> 00:04:35,606 Do you think this is a little bit too dressy for cocktail? 94 00:04:35,606 --> 00:04:37,086 Don't know. Don't think so. No? 95 00:04:37,086 --> 00:04:38,646 It's just Geoff's wife hates me 96 00:04:38,646 --> 00:04:41,646 and if I fuck up the dress code, then I'll never hear the end of it. 97 00:04:41,646 --> 00:04:44,406 But there's also this part of me that's just a little bit excited 98 00:04:44,406 --> 00:04:46,846 about the idea of her fixating on it, so... 99 00:04:46,846 --> 00:04:48,526 Can I show you option number two? 100 00:04:48,526 --> 00:04:50,086 You go and make yourself a drink. 101 00:04:50,086 --> 00:04:51,686 OK. (LAUGHS) 102 00:04:56,446 --> 00:04:58,646 Hey, Helen, um, 103 00:04:58,646 --> 00:05:02,126 have you been getting people making comments about us at work? 104 00:05:02,126 --> 00:05:03,526 No. 105 00:05:03,526 --> 00:05:04,886 Have you? 106 00:05:04,886 --> 00:05:06,766 All day. Who? 107 00:05:06,766 --> 00:05:09,406 Um, camera boys, mostly. 108 00:05:09,406 --> 00:05:10,886 What do they say? 109 00:05:10,886 --> 00:05:13,566 Just...lewd comments. 110 00:05:13,566 --> 00:05:16,326 Ignore them. I'm sure they're just bored. 111 00:05:19,406 --> 00:05:21,366 So, what do you think? It's confident, right? 112 00:05:23,326 --> 00:05:25,446 I like it. (LAUGHS) 113 00:05:25,446 --> 00:05:26,926 Do you have a cocktail suit? 114 00:05:26,926 --> 00:05:29,166 I'm not invited. But I've got a plus one. 115 00:05:29,166 --> 00:05:32,566 No, see, I actually think going as your plus one's gonna make it worse. 116 00:05:32,566 --> 00:05:35,206 I think we should keep some distance, really. 117 00:05:35,206 --> 00:05:36,846 Just for the next week or two. 118 00:05:36,846 --> 00:05:38,846 What the fuck are they saying? Calling me a slut? 119 00:05:38,846 --> 00:05:40,446 I don't care. They'd say that anyway. 120 00:05:40,446 --> 00:05:42,726 I just don't like people talking about me. 121 00:05:45,366 --> 00:05:46,886 Are you... 122 00:05:46,886 --> 00:05:48,926 Are you sure that this is just about the gossip? 123 00:05:50,806 --> 00:05:52,446 Is this your way of trying to tell me 124 00:05:52,446 --> 00:05:53,886 that I'm a little bit too much? 125 00:05:54,926 --> 00:05:56,166 Helen. 126 00:05:56,166 --> 00:05:59,846 We can still hang out after hours, just not at work things. 127 00:05:59,846 --> 00:06:00,846 OK. 128 00:06:03,726 --> 00:06:05,046 I'm sorry. 129 00:06:05,046 --> 00:06:06,566 It's OK. 130 00:06:07,686 --> 00:06:08,686 OK. 131 00:06:13,806 --> 00:06:15,766 Bye. Bye. 132 00:06:34,846 --> 00:06:36,686 LINDSAY: The CEO says it is the duck's nuts. 133 00:06:36,686 --> 00:06:38,126 It is very, very flash. 134 00:06:38,126 --> 00:06:40,366 Sounds a bit extravagant. Oh, come on. 135 00:06:40,366 --> 00:06:42,366 It's your 60th, mate. Live a little. 136 00:06:42,366 --> 00:06:45,526 This is an international luxury resort. 137 00:06:45,526 --> 00:06:47,366 Conrad Jupiters. 138 00:06:47,366 --> 00:06:49,766 I mean, Danny LaRue, he's doing a show there. 139 00:06:49,766 --> 00:06:51,486 Come on, mate. You'll love it. No, no, no, no. 140 00:06:51,486 --> 00:06:53,246 I gotta... I should be... Going? 141 00:06:53,246 --> 00:06:56,806 Yeah, alright, before you do, more questions from upstairs. 142 00:06:56,806 --> 00:06:58,886 They were just, you know, wondering 143 00:06:58,886 --> 00:07:00,686 how you're looking at the next few years. 144 00:07:02,006 --> 00:07:04,446 In what sense? Oh, just generally, you know. 145 00:07:04,446 --> 00:07:05,886 I, uh... 146 00:07:08,166 --> 00:07:10,166 I think I may have sold 'em on that idea 147 00:07:10,166 --> 00:07:12,486 of getting you back out into the field a bit more. 148 00:07:13,686 --> 00:07:15,566 Really? Oh, yeah. I told them, mate. 149 00:07:15,566 --> 00:07:18,886 I said, "Listen, Geoff Walters, people forget about him. 150 00:07:18,886 --> 00:07:21,086 "He was a war correspondent, world class." 151 00:07:22,606 --> 00:07:25,006 And this is in addition to the desk? Yeah! 152 00:07:26,846 --> 00:07:28,406 But not necessarily. 153 00:07:30,326 --> 00:07:31,326 What? 154 00:07:31,326 --> 00:07:33,486 Listen, mate, if you really want to get out there, 155 00:07:33,486 --> 00:07:35,766 do some investigative stuff, some international stuff, 156 00:07:35,766 --> 00:07:37,806 the CEO will back you - your own show, your own crew... 157 00:07:37,806 --> 00:07:39,166 Am I being given a push? 158 00:07:40,366 --> 00:07:43,366 No, mate, but we both know that the numbers have... 159 00:07:43,366 --> 00:07:46,126 Now, you tell me exactly what was said. 160 00:07:46,126 --> 00:07:48,126 Nothing was said, nothing. I just did... 161 00:07:48,126 --> 00:07:51,326 I'm just aware of what happened to that bloke in Perth. 162 00:07:51,326 --> 00:07:53,926 That newsreader had been there for five years. 163 00:07:53,926 --> 00:07:56,446 I've been with the network for 30 years. 164 00:07:56,446 --> 00:07:58,086 I'm in your corner, I'm in your corner. 165 00:07:58,086 --> 00:07:59,806 Could I get you anything else? Uh, no, thanks, mate. 166 00:07:59,806 --> 00:08:01,166 We're alright. Thank you very much. 167 00:08:04,766 --> 00:08:08,446 Are you saying that I should consider my position? 168 00:08:10,166 --> 00:08:12,526 All I'm saying, old mate, is that... 169 00:08:13,806 --> 00:08:16,726 ..you've got a pretty great option now and... 170 00:08:18,566 --> 00:08:21,126 ..I couldn't tell you how long it's going to stay on the table. 171 00:08:28,326 --> 00:08:30,846 (PHONE RINGS) 172 00:08:30,846 --> 00:08:33,126 OK, so we start with the general introduction to the comet, 173 00:08:33,126 --> 00:08:35,646 then the piece on Edmund Halley. 174 00:08:35,646 --> 00:08:37,246 We got any more time in that? 175 00:08:37,246 --> 00:08:39,046 MAN: It's already pushed out to two and a half minutes. 176 00:08:39,046 --> 00:08:42,126 (SIGHS) OK, well, then we're going to go to the BBC special 177 00:08:42,126 --> 00:08:45,886 on the 'Ghee-oto' space satellite. 178 00:08:45,886 --> 00:08:48,086 Giotto. Sorry? 179 00:08:48,086 --> 00:08:50,646 It's the Giotto space satellite. 180 00:08:50,646 --> 00:08:52,406 Thanks, Dale. 181 00:08:52,406 --> 00:08:55,966 Um, is there any more time in the story on comet tourism? 182 00:08:55,966 --> 00:08:58,406 There's a lot of footage of Japanese tourists, 183 00:08:58,406 --> 00:09:00,126 but then we'll need subtitles. 184 00:09:00,126 --> 00:09:02,046 Noelene, could you translate? 185 00:09:03,366 --> 00:09:04,886 I don't know Japanese. Oh. 186 00:09:06,166 --> 00:09:08,406 What about your parents? Do they know? 187 00:09:08,406 --> 00:09:10,366 They're Korean. Huh? 188 00:09:11,846 --> 00:09:14,206 I'll find a translator. Great. Thank you. 189 00:09:14,206 --> 00:09:16,606 Um, next, the National Boys Choir is going to perform... 190 00:09:16,606 --> 00:09:18,246 What about the Aboriginal mythology story? 191 00:09:18,246 --> 00:09:19,366 That's been dropped. Why? 192 00:09:19,366 --> 00:09:21,046 The interviews were too hard to understand. 193 00:09:21,046 --> 00:09:22,366 We'll just use subtitles. 194 00:09:22,366 --> 00:09:24,166 It's a family special. So? 195 00:09:24,166 --> 00:09:25,686 Kids won't read subtitles. 196 00:09:25,686 --> 00:09:27,966 The subtitles are OK for the Japanese tourist story, 197 00:09:27,966 --> 00:09:29,606 but not OK for the Aboriginal mythology story? 198 00:09:31,526 --> 00:09:34,806 Correct. Yes. Where was I? 199 00:09:34,806 --> 00:09:38,286 I don't know if a live cross is possible, 200 00:09:38,286 --> 00:09:40,846 but tonight, Melbourne Observatory is having a family event. 201 00:09:40,846 --> 00:09:43,006 You know, without the Aboriginal mythology story, 202 00:09:43,006 --> 00:09:45,606 this is basically just the BBC special repackaged. 203 00:09:45,606 --> 00:09:47,966 Well, Lindsay nixed the Aboriginal story, not me. 204 00:09:47,966 --> 00:09:50,166 So... What kind of event? 205 00:09:50,166 --> 00:09:52,446 They've invited families to come to the observ... 206 00:09:52,446 --> 00:09:54,726 If you've got a problem with that, you can go tell him yourself. 207 00:09:54,726 --> 00:09:56,566 You know, walk in there and say to him, "Look, Lindsay, 208 00:09:56,566 --> 00:09:59,126 "we are three minutes short on the comet special, but I've got an idea! 209 00:09:59,126 --> 00:10:00,926 "More Aboriginals!" See what he has to say about it. 210 00:10:00,926 --> 00:10:03,926 You're pathetic. Oh! Unbelievable! 211 00:10:03,926 --> 00:10:05,126 Un...un...unbelievable. 212 00:10:05,126 --> 00:10:06,486 She begs to be part of this stuff, 213 00:10:06,486 --> 00:10:08,366 gets here and acts like a bitch on wheels. 214 00:10:08,366 --> 00:10:10,206 The live cross idea is worth considering. 215 00:10:10,206 --> 00:10:12,086 They are expecting hundreds at the observatory. 216 00:10:12,086 --> 00:10:13,406 And who's gonna do it? 217 00:10:13,406 --> 00:10:15,526 You? I could, yeah. 218 00:10:17,646 --> 00:10:19,446 Any more ideas? 219 00:10:19,446 --> 00:10:20,966 No? Good. Thank you. 220 00:10:20,966 --> 00:10:24,206 I can get three minutes, maybe more, out of a live cross. 221 00:10:24,206 --> 00:10:26,966 Going live isn't your strong suit. 222 00:10:26,966 --> 00:10:29,766 I struggled with the updates, sure, but a live cross is different. 223 00:10:29,766 --> 00:10:31,046 Oh, God. 224 00:10:31,046 --> 00:10:32,686 So, my options are an on-air choke 225 00:10:32,686 --> 00:10:34,566 or a pack of blackfellas no-one understands. 226 00:10:36,446 --> 00:10:37,846 Fuckin' hell. 227 00:10:40,206 --> 00:10:42,846 Macca, do you know if the link truck is available? 228 00:10:43,966 --> 00:10:45,406 Yes. OK, good. Thank you. 229 00:10:49,206 --> 00:10:50,846 Noels, you're not...you're not 230 00:10:50,846 --> 00:10:52,766 making a trip to the canteen, are you? 231 00:10:53,846 --> 00:10:56,446 Is there any chance you could get us 232 00:10:56,446 --> 00:10:59,246 two choc milks, two pies and a sausage roll, please? 233 00:10:59,246 --> 00:11:02,166 Extra tomato sauce? Extra tomato sauce. Yes! 234 00:11:14,166 --> 00:11:17,966 # Happy birthday to you 235 00:11:17,966 --> 00:11:21,566 # Happy birthday to you 236 00:11:21,566 --> 00:11:25,766 # Happy birthday, dear Geoff 237 00:11:25,766 --> 00:11:29,206 # Happy birthday to you. # 238 00:11:29,206 --> 00:11:30,566 Hip-hip! Hooray! 239 00:11:30,566 --> 00:11:31,726 Hip-hip! Hooray! 240 00:11:31,726 --> 00:11:33,126 Hip-hip! Hooray! 241 00:11:33,126 --> 00:11:34,806 Thank you. Thank you. 242 00:11:40,126 --> 00:11:41,526 How's Evelyn going? 243 00:11:41,526 --> 00:11:44,726 Well, uh, she was just having an altercation with the caterers, 244 00:11:44,726 --> 00:11:46,806 so I evacuated quickly. 245 00:11:46,806 --> 00:11:48,886 (LAUGHTER) 246 00:11:48,886 --> 00:11:50,606 Uh, Noelene... I'll be with you in just a minute... 247 00:11:50,606 --> 00:11:52,166 Before you go, would you... would you mind... 248 00:11:52,166 --> 00:11:55,766 ..would you mind just, um, typing something up for me? 249 00:11:55,766 --> 00:11:57,726 Uh, of course. Yes. It's, uh... 250 00:11:57,726 --> 00:11:59,246 It's my speech for tomorrow. 251 00:11:59,246 --> 00:12:00,806 It's quite sensitive. 252 00:12:00,806 --> 00:12:02,846 And I'd appreciate it if you didn't let anybody know 253 00:12:02,846 --> 00:12:04,046 the details in there. 254 00:12:04,046 --> 00:12:05,966 Of course. It's not quite finished. 255 00:12:05,966 --> 00:12:07,406 I just want to see it in print. 256 00:12:07,406 --> 00:12:08,886 I'll have it to you by the end of the day. 257 00:12:08,886 --> 00:12:11,046 Thank you. Thank you. Could you pop that in my office? 258 00:12:11,046 --> 00:12:12,406 Mm-hm. Thank you, dear. 259 00:12:14,246 --> 00:12:17,766 Hey, Noels, could we add a Polly Waffle to that order, please? 260 00:12:17,766 --> 00:12:18,926 Yeah. 261 00:12:20,926 --> 00:12:22,406 Um... 262 00:12:22,406 --> 00:12:25,846 Did the CEO mention if he was coming on Saturday? 263 00:12:25,846 --> 00:12:28,926 Well, I haven't spoken to him today, mate. 264 00:12:28,926 --> 00:12:30,766 Well, I've come to a decision. 265 00:12:30,766 --> 00:12:32,526 I'll be offering more on Saturday. 266 00:12:32,526 --> 00:12:34,046 Come on, mate. 267 00:12:34,046 --> 00:12:36,246 What decision would that be? 268 00:12:36,246 --> 00:12:38,606 The RSVP date was two weeks ago, 269 00:12:38,606 --> 00:12:41,686 but tell the CEO that we'll happily overlook that. 270 00:12:47,046 --> 00:12:50,446 Never seen it like that...life... 271 00:12:50,446 --> 00:12:53,846 All the cows and bullock... 272 00:12:53,846 --> 00:12:57,726 If we were making a documentary, fine, but we're not. It's too boring. 273 00:12:57,726 --> 00:13:00,206 Well, I mean, first you say it's too hard to understand, 274 00:13:00,206 --> 00:13:02,126 and now you say it's too boring. 275 00:13:02,126 --> 00:13:03,926 That's because both are true. 276 00:13:03,926 --> 00:13:06,646 She's...she's describing a biblical flood 277 00:13:06,646 --> 00:13:08,766 that...that... 278 00:13:08,766 --> 00:13:10,486 "That...that...that..." Spit it out! 279 00:13:14,966 --> 00:13:17,446 They believe that the comet is a bad omen. 280 00:13:17,446 --> 00:13:20,126 (LAUGHS) Oh-ho-ho! Settle in, kiddies! 281 00:13:20,126 --> 00:13:22,246 That magical moment we've been waiting for. 282 00:13:22,246 --> 00:13:24,086 It's gonna kill us all! 283 00:13:24,086 --> 00:13:25,966 (SIGHS) 284 00:13:25,966 --> 00:13:27,846 MAN: We could try cutting the interview 285 00:13:27,846 --> 00:13:29,686 and just do it with Helen's voiceover. 286 00:13:29,686 --> 00:13:31,246 Do whatever you want. 287 00:13:31,246 --> 00:13:33,446 Spend the entire day on it. Show Lindsay a cut. 288 00:13:33,446 --> 00:13:35,086 I'll tell you exactly what'll happen. 289 00:13:35,086 --> 00:13:37,766 He will can the entire thing. And you know what won't happen?! 290 00:13:37,766 --> 00:13:39,966 Nobody will turn to me and say, "You know what, Dennis? 291 00:13:39,966 --> 00:13:41,366 "You were absolutely right! 292 00:13:41,366 --> 00:13:43,326 "We should have fucking listened to you!" 293 00:13:43,326 --> 00:13:45,086 That won't happen! 294 00:13:46,166 --> 00:13:47,366 (SLAMS DOOR) 295 00:13:52,686 --> 00:13:54,926 What do you want me to do? Cut it or... 296 00:13:57,166 --> 00:13:58,686 You right? 297 00:14:17,726 --> 00:14:19,286 (PHONE RINGS) 298 00:14:20,966 --> 00:14:23,326 Dale Jennings. Can you come to my office, please? 299 00:14:23,326 --> 00:14:25,406 I'm sorry, I'm racing out to do the cross. 300 00:14:25,406 --> 00:14:27,526 Can you just please bring me a glass of water? 301 00:14:27,526 --> 00:14:30,126 I've gotta go. The boys are waiting. Sorry. 302 00:14:41,646 --> 00:14:43,326 Fresh from the market. 303 00:14:45,046 --> 00:14:46,646 Oh. No, no, no. 304 00:14:46,646 --> 00:14:48,446 I'm done. 305 00:14:48,446 --> 00:14:49,606 You right? Yeah. 306 00:14:49,606 --> 00:14:51,086 Can I just take a minute, please? 307 00:14:51,086 --> 00:14:52,446 Yeah, of course. 308 00:14:56,446 --> 00:14:57,686 Here we go again. 309 00:15:13,646 --> 00:15:15,686 (SOBS) 310 00:15:28,726 --> 00:15:30,046 Thanks, Helen. 311 00:15:30,046 --> 00:15:33,446 Oh. Thanks, Helen. I'm here at Melbourne Observatory. 312 00:15:36,926 --> 00:15:38,126 Thanks, Helen. 313 00:15:38,126 --> 00:15:39,606 I'm here at Melbourne Observatory, 314 00:15:39,606 --> 00:15:41,966 where observers have been lining up... 315 00:15:41,966 --> 00:15:44,566 Mate, every time you read it, you sound more stilted. 316 00:15:44,566 --> 00:15:45,926 Just so you know. 317 00:15:47,766 --> 00:15:49,446 I might just check on the astronomer. 318 00:15:49,446 --> 00:15:51,366 He said he's coming. Just relax. 319 00:15:51,366 --> 00:15:52,766 Think of something else, maybe. 320 00:15:54,326 --> 00:15:58,646 Hey, so, I noticed, um...you and Helen are keeping a low profile. 321 00:15:58,646 --> 00:16:00,926 Is it over or has it just kind of gone underground? 322 00:16:00,926 --> 00:16:03,206 Nothing ever happened. I heard she stayed at your place. 323 00:16:03,206 --> 00:16:05,086 And I heard you made out with her in Murray's... 324 00:16:05,086 --> 00:16:07,526 Stayed at my house on one occasion and we had a career discussion 325 00:16:07,526 --> 00:16:08,846 and that's it, it's... 326 00:16:10,326 --> 00:16:12,446 I don't know why you find it so fascinating. 327 00:16:12,446 --> 00:16:15,166 You know it's not just us, right? It's the talk of the entire office. 328 00:16:15,166 --> 00:16:16,486 Why? 329 00:16:17,646 --> 00:16:19,166 I don't know. MAN: Ladies and gentlemen. 330 00:16:19,166 --> 00:16:21,646 People like to gossip about Helen. I am so sorry. 331 00:16:21,646 --> 00:16:24,726 Cloud cover is not shifting any time soon, 332 00:16:24,726 --> 00:16:28,846 so there's not going to be any comet visible tonight. 333 00:16:28,846 --> 00:16:30,446 Are we still doing the live cross? Yes. 334 00:16:30,446 --> 00:16:33,206 Excuse me! Excuse me! Hi. 335 00:16:33,206 --> 00:16:36,046 He's here. 30 seconds. Look alive, people. 336 00:16:42,046 --> 00:16:43,486 Oh. (CLEARS THROAT) 337 00:16:45,206 --> 00:16:46,686 You alright? 338 00:16:46,686 --> 00:16:49,606 'Cause if, for whatever reason, you're not feeling up to this, 339 00:16:49,606 --> 00:16:50,966 just say so. 340 00:16:50,966 --> 00:16:52,406 I'm fine. 341 00:16:52,406 --> 00:16:54,006 And 10 seconds. 342 00:16:54,006 --> 00:16:55,766 (CLEARS THROAT) 343 00:16:57,566 --> 00:17:00,726 On my hand in five, four... 344 00:17:05,126 --> 00:17:06,486 Good evening. 345 00:17:06,486 --> 00:17:09,646 Well, right now, as we turn the calendar page to February, 346 00:17:09,646 --> 00:17:12,646 we are on the brink of a celestial sky show, 347 00:17:12,646 --> 00:17:15,726 the likes of which hasn't been seen in 75 years. 348 00:17:15,726 --> 00:17:17,646 Bloody hell. 349 00:17:17,646 --> 00:17:19,406 How does she do it, huh? 350 00:17:19,406 --> 00:17:21,526 Nightmare off-screen, camera goes on her... 351 00:17:22,566 --> 00:17:23,806 ..bloody magic. 352 00:17:23,806 --> 00:17:26,606 Join us as we unlock the history, the hype and the science 353 00:17:26,606 --> 00:17:28,206 of Halley's Comet. 354 00:17:29,486 --> 00:17:30,806 And we're clear. 355 00:17:31,846 --> 00:17:33,446 Cheryl, Cheryl. 356 00:17:33,446 --> 00:17:34,926 10 seconds. Cheryl. 357 00:17:34,926 --> 00:17:36,846 What is it? Is my make-up running right there? 358 00:17:36,846 --> 00:17:38,486 I can feel it. No. No, no. 359 00:17:38,486 --> 00:17:42,926 On my hand in five, four, three... 360 00:17:48,206 --> 00:17:51,086 Well, our journey begins some 300 years ago 361 00:17:51,086 --> 00:17:54,086 when a British astronomer looked up the skies. 362 00:17:54,086 --> 00:17:57,326 Edmund Halley, a personal friend of King Charles, 363 00:17:57,326 --> 00:17:59,646 managed to not only identify the comet, 364 00:17:59,646 --> 00:18:03,366 but to compute its orbit and lend it his name. 365 00:18:03,366 --> 00:18:06,686 Francene Pulford takes us back to the 1600s, 366 00:18:06,686 --> 00:18:10,526 to a time of kings, courts and comets. 367 00:18:11,966 --> 00:18:13,286 And we're clear. 368 00:18:15,206 --> 00:18:16,566 (CLEARS THROAT) 369 00:18:19,606 --> 00:18:22,606 And in 30 seconds. 370 00:18:26,806 --> 00:18:28,006 (SOBS) 371 00:18:29,886 --> 00:18:32,686 GEOFF: Get me Lindsay. Helen, 20 seconds. 372 00:18:34,166 --> 00:18:36,006 Helen! Now! 373 00:18:36,006 --> 00:18:38,526 Helen's in a bit of a state. 374 00:18:38,526 --> 00:18:39,926 OK, 15 seconds. 375 00:18:39,926 --> 00:18:41,566 OK? 376 00:18:41,566 --> 00:18:43,366 Just ask questions and listen to him. 377 00:18:43,366 --> 00:18:46,166 Forget about it being live. Just...just listen to his answers. 378 00:18:47,486 --> 00:18:49,206 And in 10 seconds... 379 00:18:51,046 --> 00:18:54,766 On my hand in five, four... 380 00:18:54,766 --> 00:18:57,766 Clear, please, Cheryl. Three. Thank you. Two. 381 00:19:00,566 --> 00:19:03,966 Well, amateur stargazers all over the country 382 00:19:03,966 --> 00:19:07,406 are preparing themselves for this once-in-a-lifetime event. 383 00:19:07,406 --> 00:19:10,406 Dale Jennings is at the Melbourne Observatory 384 00:19:10,406 --> 00:19:14,646 where families are already lining up for a first glimpse of the comet. 385 00:19:14,646 --> 00:19:17,286 What's the atmosphere there like, Dale? 386 00:19:18,966 --> 00:19:22,446 Well, Helen, comet watchers will have to wait just a bit longer 387 00:19:22,446 --> 00:19:25,366 with heavy cloud forecast for tonight. 388 00:19:25,366 --> 00:19:27,766 But I am here with astronomer Ian Lu. 389 00:19:27,766 --> 00:19:30,646 Now, Ian, when do you expect the comet to finally be revealed? 390 00:19:30,646 --> 00:19:33,286 Well, we're hoping for the cloud cover to clear 391 00:19:33,286 --> 00:19:35,446 tomorrow evening some time, 392 00:19:35,446 --> 00:19:38,646 and, uh, fingers crossed, we'll be getting quite a space show. 393 00:19:38,646 --> 00:19:40,806 Fingers crossed indeed. 394 00:19:40,806 --> 00:19:42,686 Now, Ian, I've heard that 395 00:19:42,686 --> 00:19:46,006 astronomers sometimes refer to comets as apparitions... 396 00:19:46,006 --> 00:19:47,966 He could try blinking occasionally. 397 00:19:47,966 --> 00:19:50,606 Oh, mate, he's doing alright. 398 00:19:50,606 --> 00:19:52,446 We use the term apparition 399 00:19:52,446 --> 00:19:54,646 because comets are, in, fact quite ghost-like. 400 00:19:54,646 --> 00:19:56,246 And we're clear. 401 00:19:56,246 --> 00:19:57,766 (GEOFF CLEARS THROAT) 402 00:20:00,006 --> 00:20:01,566 You right there, are you, Helen? 403 00:20:01,566 --> 00:20:02,886 Mm-hm. 404 00:20:02,886 --> 00:20:06,006 I can do the next segment, if you need a moment. 405 00:20:06,006 --> 00:20:08,926 I'm fine. And we are back in 10... 406 00:20:08,926 --> 00:20:12,286 You and I, Helen, we're gonna have a little chat when you're done here. 407 00:20:12,286 --> 00:20:14,366 On my hand in five... 408 00:20:15,606 --> 00:20:17,206 DALE: And when that occurs, 409 00:20:17,206 --> 00:20:19,086 we'll be sure to broadcast those images 410 00:20:19,086 --> 00:20:20,846 straight into your living rooms. 411 00:20:20,846 --> 00:20:25,006 But for now, a picnic blanket and a pair of binoculars will have to do. 412 00:20:25,006 --> 00:20:27,606 I'm Dale Jennings from Melbourne Observatory, 413 00:20:27,606 --> 00:20:30,286 where the advice is to get a good night's sleep tonight 414 00:20:30,286 --> 00:20:33,766 because tomorrow, a once in a lifetime light show will begin. 415 00:20:33,766 --> 00:20:35,486 Back to you, Geoff. 416 00:20:35,486 --> 00:20:37,086 Thanks, Dale. 417 00:20:37,086 --> 00:20:39,046 Well, Tourism Australia is expecting... 418 00:20:39,046 --> 00:20:40,846 And we're out. 419 00:20:40,846 --> 00:20:42,846 Thank you. Oh, no, thank you. Yeah. 420 00:20:42,846 --> 00:20:44,766 Very good. Thank you. Thank you. 421 00:20:44,766 --> 00:20:46,846 Did it go alright? Yeah. That was good. 422 00:20:46,846 --> 00:20:49,486 Was great. Did I speak too fast? My eyes...? 423 00:20:49,486 --> 00:20:51,686 You eyes were normal openness. What about...what about my head? 424 00:20:51,686 --> 00:20:53,246 Was it jerky or anything? (LAUGHS) 425 00:20:53,246 --> 00:20:55,286 Mate, you were good. You were good. Yeah? 426 00:20:55,286 --> 00:20:57,246 You were great. (LAUGHS) Yes! 427 00:21:00,126 --> 00:21:02,326 Good job. Good job. 428 00:21:05,166 --> 00:21:07,046 Holy moly! 429 00:21:08,406 --> 00:21:10,486 REPORTER: Matched in space by the heat of the sun, 430 00:21:10,486 --> 00:21:13,206 there's literally thousands and thousands of kilometres... 431 00:21:13,206 --> 00:21:14,886 Noels, you gotta watch! 432 00:21:14,886 --> 00:21:17,126 And yet, in what is a wonderful contradiction, 433 00:21:17,126 --> 00:21:18,726 it's really nothing at all. 434 00:21:18,726 --> 00:21:21,366 REPORTER: We'll be back with more after the break. 435 00:21:21,366 --> 00:21:22,806 You've almost missed the whole thing. 436 00:21:22,806 --> 00:21:25,606 Oh, I'm just finishing up. 437 00:21:25,606 --> 00:21:27,806 Writing a novel? No. Give it back. 438 00:21:27,806 --> 00:21:29,446 Rob! What is it? 439 00:21:30,646 --> 00:21:32,566 Um...I don't know. What is it? 440 00:21:32,566 --> 00:21:34,246 Just research notes or some... 441 00:21:34,246 --> 00:21:35,686 Are you gettin' another beer, Brett? Yeah. 442 00:21:35,686 --> 00:21:37,126 Can you grab me one? Noels, you want a beer? 443 00:21:39,806 --> 00:21:41,126 Forget you saw that, please. 444 00:21:41,126 --> 00:21:42,646 Geoff's leaving? Shh! 445 00:21:42,646 --> 00:21:44,166 Well, can I... No, can I see a bit more? 446 00:21:44,166 --> 00:21:45,286 No. Step away. 447 00:21:45,286 --> 00:21:47,166 What is he, um... Retiring? 448 00:21:47,166 --> 00:21:49,086 Or are they...? You never saw anything. 449 00:21:49,086 --> 00:21:50,366 Yeah, fine, but... 450 00:21:50,366 --> 00:21:52,886 ..does it say anything about who's replacing him? 451 00:21:52,886 --> 00:21:54,926 Please don't tell anyone. 452 00:22:13,806 --> 00:22:15,646 A couple of us are catching the comet tomorrow night, 453 00:22:15,646 --> 00:22:17,046 if you want to come. 454 00:22:17,046 --> 00:22:19,526 I got something on. Ah. 455 00:22:19,526 --> 00:22:21,326 Geoff's 60th. 456 00:22:21,326 --> 00:22:23,326 You goin' as Mr Helen Norville? 457 00:22:23,326 --> 00:22:25,846 Shut up. (LAUGHS) 458 00:22:27,446 --> 00:22:29,086 Hey, it's nothing to be ashamed of. 459 00:22:31,486 --> 00:22:33,006 Whereabouts? Where were you thinking? 460 00:22:33,006 --> 00:22:35,326 My building. We've got an amazing rooftop. 461 00:22:35,326 --> 00:22:36,766 It's stunning. 462 00:22:38,326 --> 00:22:40,406 I'll give you my number. It's super casual. 463 00:22:40,406 --> 00:22:42,886 Just, uh...let me know. 464 00:22:46,766 --> 00:22:48,726 It's fine either way. 465 00:22:48,726 --> 00:22:51,126 Oi, you ready? Yep. 466 00:22:59,446 --> 00:23:02,326 GEOFF: We'll leave you tonight with a very special treat. 467 00:23:02,326 --> 00:23:06,166 The National Boys Choir joins us to perform Once in a Lifetime - 468 00:23:06,166 --> 00:23:08,526 an ode to the comet's return. 469 00:23:08,526 --> 00:23:11,086 Of course, the News at Six team will continue to bring you 470 00:23:11,086 --> 00:23:12,846 all the latest comet updates 471 00:23:12,846 --> 00:23:15,926 as we enjoy an autumn of celestial magic. 472 00:23:15,926 --> 00:23:18,486 This has been Geoff Walters. And Helen Norville. 473 00:23:18,486 --> 00:23:19,926 BOTH: Goodnight. 474 00:23:30,766 --> 00:23:34,766 # I've waited a lifetime for this night 475 00:23:34,766 --> 00:23:39,526 # To see a midnight filled with light 476 00:23:39,526 --> 00:23:43,166 # To watch the comet cross the skies 477 00:23:43,166 --> 00:23:47,326 # To see the wonder in your eyes 478 00:23:47,326 --> 00:23:51,766 # In every country everywhere 479 00:23:51,766 --> 00:23:55,766 # From Australia to Japan 480 00:23:55,766 --> 00:23:58,726 # We all will stand as one 481 00:23:58,726 --> 00:24:04,206 # Lit up by a midnight sun 482 00:24:04,206 --> 00:24:08,166 # Hold this feeling, hold this joy 483 00:24:08,166 --> 00:24:12,246 # Black or white or girl or boy 484 00:24:12,246 --> 00:24:16,406 # The moment is here my grandpa promised 485 00:24:16,406 --> 00:24:21,966 # Tonight we witness Halley's comet. # 486 00:24:24,126 --> 00:24:25,406 (KNOCK AT DOOR) 487 00:24:25,406 --> 00:24:28,406 LINDSAY: Helen? One moment. 488 00:24:28,406 --> 00:24:29,846 Open the door, please, Helen. 489 00:24:32,166 --> 00:24:34,326 There's a bottle of Valium in the bottom drawer of my desk. 490 00:24:36,086 --> 00:24:38,286 Come on, Helen. Come on now. 491 00:24:40,526 --> 00:24:42,126 Helen? Jesus Christ. 492 00:24:42,126 --> 00:24:44,046 Helen, open the door now. 493 00:24:51,366 --> 00:24:53,366 I think I was really dehydrated. 494 00:24:53,366 --> 00:24:55,126 I bet you were. 495 00:24:58,766 --> 00:25:01,246 What are they? They're Valium. 496 00:25:01,246 --> 00:25:03,126 They're not very strong. Go on. 497 00:25:03,126 --> 00:25:06,846 You get your things together, I'll give you a lift home. 498 00:25:18,566 --> 00:25:20,326 Hey, Dale. Hi. 499 00:25:20,326 --> 00:25:23,646 Hey. Are you seeing Helen tonight? 500 00:25:23,646 --> 00:25:25,926 Look, I don't know what people have told you, but we're not... 501 00:25:25,926 --> 00:25:29,046 Oh, I...I just think someone should give her a call. 502 00:25:29,046 --> 00:25:31,166 Why? Uh... 503 00:25:31,166 --> 00:25:34,006 ..because she's just in a really bad way. 504 00:25:34,006 --> 00:25:36,046 Like, probably the worst I've ever seen. 505 00:25:37,366 --> 00:25:38,486 Thank you. 506 00:25:46,806 --> 00:25:49,886 LINDSAY: How do you have it? With the mixer, or, uh, neat? 507 00:25:49,886 --> 00:25:52,206 HELEN: Uh, no, I'll take it neat. Ah, that's the girl. 508 00:25:55,606 --> 00:25:57,326 Helen, if I told you something... 509 00:25:58,486 --> 00:26:00,006 ..would you promise... 510 00:26:01,246 --> 00:26:02,726 ..to keep it a secret? 511 00:26:03,806 --> 00:26:05,366 Yes. You promise? 512 00:26:06,486 --> 00:26:07,846 I promise. 513 00:26:09,366 --> 00:26:11,926 Geoff's not going to be on the desk for much longer. 514 00:26:15,046 --> 00:26:16,566 How much longer? 515 00:26:16,566 --> 00:26:21,446 Well, if he's smart about it, he'll step down graciously tomorrow. 516 00:26:21,446 --> 00:26:22,606 But, uh... 517 00:26:23,726 --> 00:26:25,326 ..if not... 518 00:26:25,326 --> 00:26:28,246 ..I can't see any of us cracking an invite 519 00:26:28,246 --> 00:26:30,486 to next year's birthday do. 520 00:26:30,486 --> 00:26:32,166 (LAUGHS) Who'd want that? 521 00:26:39,126 --> 00:26:42,406 Upstairs keeps on asking me... 522 00:26:43,726 --> 00:26:45,726 ..is Helen right to go? 523 00:26:45,726 --> 00:26:46,966 Is she ready? 524 00:26:48,886 --> 00:26:52,406 And I want to be able to say, "Yes, she is a superstar." 525 00:26:56,006 --> 00:26:57,766 But, uh... 526 00:26:59,486 --> 00:27:02,006 ..then we have nights like tonight. 527 00:27:05,726 --> 00:27:07,606 I always come good when it counts. 528 00:27:07,606 --> 00:27:09,766 (CHUCKLES) 529 00:27:12,046 --> 00:27:15,126 Now, while we're moving Geoff out and you in, 530 00:27:15,126 --> 00:27:17,126 we've gotta be a team. 531 00:27:18,646 --> 00:27:20,206 We are. 532 00:27:20,206 --> 00:27:21,446 Well... 533 00:27:23,926 --> 00:27:27,766 We used to be early on, but now all you do is scream at me. 534 00:27:33,166 --> 00:27:35,086 I think you can handle it. 535 00:27:35,086 --> 00:27:36,806 You want another one? 536 00:27:37,846 --> 00:27:39,046 Yes. 537 00:27:41,006 --> 00:27:42,726 Hey, um, Helen, 538 00:27:42,726 --> 00:27:46,406 did I ever tell you the story of how I sold you to the CEO? 539 00:27:50,646 --> 00:27:51,806 No. 540 00:27:53,646 --> 00:27:56,606 Well, he wasn't keen. 541 00:27:59,046 --> 00:28:01,246 He wanted a blonde. 542 00:28:01,246 --> 00:28:03,726 And I said, "Mate, now, come on, listen - 543 00:28:03,726 --> 00:28:07,646 "sometimes a darker woman, she's just... 544 00:28:07,646 --> 00:28:09,926 "..so much more sophisticated. 545 00:28:09,926 --> 00:28:12,366 "Like Faye Dunaway." 546 00:28:12,366 --> 00:28:14,446 You know what he said? No. 547 00:28:14,446 --> 00:28:16,046 "Who's Faye Dunaway? What station's she on?" 548 00:28:16,046 --> 00:28:17,166 (LAUGHS) 549 00:28:17,166 --> 00:28:22,006 And I said, "Mate, Faye Dunaway is a knockout. 550 00:28:22,006 --> 00:28:23,286 "She looks... 551 00:28:26,526 --> 00:28:28,006 "..just like Helen." 552 00:28:30,366 --> 00:28:33,486 Anyway, you get the job. 553 00:28:34,846 --> 00:28:37,966 And nine months or so later, a phone call. 554 00:28:37,966 --> 00:28:39,646 It's the CEO. 555 00:28:39,646 --> 00:28:43,326 And it turns out that old Faye Dunaway 556 00:28:43,326 --> 00:28:46,526 is a fucking blonde in Bonnie and Clyde. 557 00:28:46,526 --> 00:28:49,566 And the CEO goes, "I want that Faye Dunaway!" 558 00:28:49,566 --> 00:28:52,686 (LAUGHS) 559 00:28:58,406 --> 00:28:59,846 (COUGHS) 560 00:29:01,846 --> 00:29:05,886 But it didn't matter, because you were on that desk. 561 00:29:07,806 --> 00:29:09,766 And you were already a superstar. 562 00:29:12,206 --> 00:29:13,486 That's right. 563 00:29:19,086 --> 00:29:22,206 You know, Helen, no-one... 564 00:29:24,126 --> 00:29:26,806 ..has gone in to bat harder for you than me. 565 00:29:30,726 --> 00:29:32,046 I know. 566 00:29:35,886 --> 00:29:37,206 Do you? 567 00:29:39,766 --> 00:29:42,486 Because sometimes, it seems you forget that. 568 00:29:44,846 --> 00:29:46,286 (KNOCK AT DOOR) 569 00:29:46,286 --> 00:29:47,366 Helen? 570 00:29:54,286 --> 00:29:55,926 Lindsay drove me home. 571 00:29:57,526 --> 00:29:59,806 I just...wanted to see if you were alright. 572 00:30:05,846 --> 00:30:06,886 Oh. 573 00:30:08,126 --> 00:30:10,526 (GROANS) Well, don't leave on my account. 574 00:30:10,526 --> 00:30:11,926 Mate, I don't think I'd ever do that. 575 00:30:13,286 --> 00:30:15,366 Nah. I'm done here. 576 00:30:22,606 --> 00:30:24,166 Good luck. 577 00:30:32,566 --> 00:30:34,166 Is everything alright? 578 00:30:34,166 --> 00:30:35,486 No. (SOBS) 579 00:30:38,446 --> 00:30:39,766 No. 580 00:30:46,406 --> 00:30:49,406 Oh, mate. You serious about that bow tie? 581 00:30:49,406 --> 00:30:51,246 Yeah! Yeah, wardrobe lent it to me. 582 00:30:51,246 --> 00:30:52,926 Were they serious? Yeah. 583 00:30:52,926 --> 00:30:54,846 They reckon pink is the big colour at the moment. 584 00:30:54,846 --> 00:30:56,486 Yeah? Yeah. Don Johnson. 585 00:30:56,486 --> 00:30:58,126 Miami Vice. Always in pink. 586 00:30:58,126 --> 00:31:00,126 You seen Liberace? What about him? 587 00:31:00,126 --> 00:31:02,606 Hey. Can I speak to you, please? 588 00:31:02,606 --> 00:31:04,126 Yeah. 589 00:31:04,126 --> 00:31:05,486 I'll catch ya. 590 00:31:08,446 --> 00:31:09,726 You alright? 591 00:31:10,886 --> 00:31:12,606 You already told someone. 592 00:31:13,966 --> 00:31:17,326 No. Jean just came up to me and she knew. 593 00:31:17,326 --> 00:31:19,446 You only found out a few hours ago! 594 00:31:19,446 --> 00:31:21,126 Maybe...maybe she knew from Geoff. 595 00:31:21,126 --> 00:31:23,286 She specifically mentioned the speech. 596 00:31:23,286 --> 00:31:26,606 Well, maybe she overheard... maybe someone overheard us talking. 597 00:31:26,606 --> 00:31:28,326 No. (GROANS) 598 00:31:28,326 --> 00:31:31,526 You told someone right after I said not to. 599 00:31:31,526 --> 00:31:32,646 Noels. 600 00:31:32,646 --> 00:31:35,606 Everyone was going to find out tomorrow, anyway. 601 00:31:35,606 --> 00:31:38,526 And, you know, if there's any problems, 602 00:31:38,526 --> 00:31:41,846 I'll just tell them that I was horsing around, being a dickhead, 603 00:31:41,846 --> 00:31:43,446 and, you know, you'll be right. 604 00:31:45,366 --> 00:31:46,846 I almost got the sack once 605 00:31:46,846 --> 00:31:49,686 because Geoff stumbled over a couple of words and blamed autocue. 606 00:31:49,686 --> 00:31:54,566 I almost lost my whole career over two words Geoff stuffed up. 607 00:31:56,286 --> 00:31:59,526 Alright, I'll call around and tell people that I got my wires crossed. 608 00:31:59,526 --> 00:32:01,206 Just leave it. 609 00:32:04,126 --> 00:32:05,966 Are you going? Tomorrow night? 610 00:32:07,566 --> 00:32:10,806 'Cause my invite was Rob and guest. 611 00:32:15,086 --> 00:32:16,686 No, thank you. 612 00:32:16,686 --> 00:32:18,006 You sure? 613 00:32:18,006 --> 00:32:20,246 You know, just so I can make it up to you. 614 00:32:20,246 --> 00:32:23,006 That wouldn't be making it up to me. 615 00:32:23,006 --> 00:32:24,806 It'd be fun, though. 616 00:32:24,806 --> 00:32:27,206 And what do you think that would do to my career? 617 00:32:29,006 --> 00:32:30,126 Nothing? 618 00:32:31,166 --> 00:32:32,486 H...Help it. 619 00:32:39,766 --> 00:32:42,286 (BIRDSONG) 620 00:32:50,726 --> 00:32:53,486 Morning. Good morning. 621 00:32:54,766 --> 00:32:56,286 You want me to make you a coffee? 622 00:32:56,286 --> 00:32:57,806 No, thanks. 623 00:32:59,926 --> 00:33:02,046 Are you sure that you can't come with me tonight? 624 00:33:04,006 --> 00:33:05,846 You're not still going, are you? 625 00:33:05,846 --> 00:33:07,286 Yeah. 626 00:33:08,806 --> 00:33:11,366 Don't you think you should take a couple of days off work? 627 00:33:12,766 --> 00:33:15,246 I mean, I was worried about you last night. 628 00:33:16,366 --> 00:33:17,686 Geoff's stepping down. 629 00:33:19,286 --> 00:33:22,566 And Lindsay said he's going to make the announcement at the party, 630 00:33:22,566 --> 00:33:24,526 so I really want to be there. 631 00:33:26,966 --> 00:33:28,446 I should go. 632 00:33:29,566 --> 00:33:33,046 Are sure you can't just come, just maybe until the speeches? 633 00:33:33,046 --> 00:33:35,326 No, I actually have a thing. 634 00:33:36,806 --> 00:33:38,966 What, like a...like a date? 635 00:33:38,966 --> 00:33:40,326 No, no. 636 00:33:40,326 --> 00:33:43,566 Tim from camera's having a thing for the comet. 637 00:33:43,566 --> 00:33:45,126 What, just the two of you? 638 00:33:45,126 --> 00:33:46,886 No, I think it's all the camera boys. 639 00:33:46,886 --> 00:33:48,846 Are you sure about that? Yeah. 640 00:33:48,846 --> 00:33:51,486 Are you sure he's not just testing the waters? 641 00:33:51,486 --> 00:33:54,246 I'm talking about Tim Ahern, the cameraman. 642 00:33:54,246 --> 00:33:56,566 Yeah, I know. Gay Tim from camera. 643 00:33:56,566 --> 00:33:58,126 Tim's not a homosexual. 644 00:33:58,126 --> 00:34:01,566 (LAUGHS) All I'm saying is that every other guy in that camera department's 645 00:34:01,566 --> 00:34:03,606 checked me out, except Tim. 646 00:34:05,446 --> 00:34:08,766 Listen, um, if you change your mind, 647 00:34:08,766 --> 00:34:11,926 I'm usually an hour and a half late to everything. 648 00:34:13,086 --> 00:34:14,086 Bye. 649 00:34:22,446 --> 00:34:25,206 GEOFF: And what a privilege it has been. 650 00:34:26,206 --> 00:34:28,166 As I look to the next chapter, 651 00:34:28,166 --> 00:34:31,486 it's clear that my first love will always be chasing the story. 652 00:34:32,846 --> 00:34:34,486 Being out in the field. 653 00:34:35,726 --> 00:34:37,926 So, my friends, 654 00:34:37,926 --> 00:34:40,766 I think the time has come to get my hands dirty again, to... 655 00:34:42,166 --> 00:34:43,686 ..step away from the desk. 656 00:34:44,846 --> 00:34:46,366 I'm sorry... 657 00:34:46,366 --> 00:34:48,286 When was this decided? 658 00:34:54,006 --> 00:34:58,246 I've been...weighing it up for some time now. 659 00:34:59,326 --> 00:35:01,046 I see. 660 00:35:01,046 --> 00:35:04,166 You know, I've been itching to get back in the field. 661 00:35:04,166 --> 00:35:06,966 For the occasional story, perhaps. 662 00:35:06,966 --> 00:35:09,126 Was this Lindsey's idea? No. 663 00:35:10,446 --> 00:35:14,246 No, your first love is not being in the field. 664 00:35:14,246 --> 00:35:16,006 It's breaking news. 665 00:35:16,006 --> 00:35:19,326 And if you think you'd get that from a bit of field reporting... 666 00:35:19,326 --> 00:35:23,086 The desk just doesn't interest me as much these days. 667 00:35:23,086 --> 00:35:26,326 Every year, there's more and more faff. Celebrity interviews... 668 00:35:26,326 --> 00:35:29,486 But, you know, as soon as you step down, something will happen - 669 00:35:29,486 --> 00:35:33,086 some crisis, some global event - 670 00:35:33,086 --> 00:35:37,326 and you'll have to sit at home and watch Rob and Helen butcher it, 671 00:35:37,326 --> 00:35:38,926 and it will kill you! 672 00:35:38,926 --> 00:35:41,326 Wouldn't be Rob. Of course it'll be Rob. 673 00:35:41,326 --> 00:35:44,046 They've been grooming him for years! 674 00:35:44,046 --> 00:35:46,846 Building him up while they diminish you. 675 00:35:48,246 --> 00:35:51,006 I hadn't realised they'd been so successful. 676 00:35:52,566 --> 00:35:53,886 (SIGHS) 677 00:35:59,406 --> 00:36:01,046 MRS JENNINGS: And the Carlisles. 678 00:36:01,046 --> 00:36:02,726 They rang before it had even finished. 679 00:36:02,726 --> 00:36:04,606 They said it was fascinating. 680 00:36:04,606 --> 00:36:07,126 It was just filler, Mum. It wasn't. 681 00:36:07,126 --> 00:36:09,086 You could see Geoff Walters was impressed. 682 00:36:09,086 --> 00:36:11,966 He very pointedly said, "Thanks, Dale." 683 00:36:11,966 --> 00:36:13,926 Well, he always says that. It's in the script. 684 00:36:13,926 --> 00:36:15,486 This was different. 685 00:36:16,646 --> 00:36:19,646 Elaine Carlisle mentioned something else on the phone. 686 00:36:19,646 --> 00:36:22,646 Yeah? About Adam Lindell. 687 00:36:24,566 --> 00:36:27,206 Apparently, Adam's living in the city now with a friend. 688 00:36:28,246 --> 00:36:29,486 A man. 689 00:36:29,486 --> 00:36:31,326 How would Elaine Carlisle know that? 690 00:36:31,326 --> 00:36:33,326 Adam's not discreet about it at all. 691 00:36:33,326 --> 00:36:35,526 She said he just rang Shane up and told him. 692 00:36:35,526 --> 00:36:38,126 He hasn't tried to be in contact with you, has he? 693 00:36:38,126 --> 00:36:39,486 No. 694 00:36:39,486 --> 00:36:41,286 Everyone agrees. 695 00:36:42,286 --> 00:36:44,886 They owe you an apology. The whole Lindell family. 696 00:36:46,446 --> 00:36:49,326 Chops are in the fridge. That should be enough for Monday and Tuesday. 697 00:36:49,326 --> 00:36:51,366 The casserole's in the freezer. That'll keep. 698 00:36:51,366 --> 00:36:54,486 Have you got any washing? Are you using that basket I gave you? 699 00:37:30,166 --> 00:37:32,886 (PHONE RINGS) 700 00:37:32,886 --> 00:37:35,846 Hello? Hi, it's Dale. Jennings. 701 00:37:38,366 --> 00:37:39,486 G'day. Um, so... 702 00:37:39,486 --> 00:37:41,006 Uh, they said it was... So, just... 703 00:37:41,006 --> 00:37:42,366 You go. 704 00:37:43,766 --> 00:37:45,726 The others have pulled out, because of the cloud, 705 00:37:45,726 --> 00:37:47,566 but, uh, they said it was going to clear on the radio, 706 00:37:47,566 --> 00:37:51,086 so if you wanted to come around, I'll still be here. 707 00:37:51,086 --> 00:37:52,926 We don't need the rest of 'em. 708 00:37:54,926 --> 00:37:57,806 I'm actually going to go to the party. Geoff's. 709 00:37:57,806 --> 00:37:59,406 With Helen. 710 00:37:59,406 --> 00:38:01,846 So...make your joke. 711 00:38:01,846 --> 00:38:03,406 (LAUGHS) 712 00:38:03,406 --> 00:38:05,886 No worries. No worries. We'll do it next time, eh? 713 00:38:05,886 --> 00:38:08,046 In 2061? 714 00:38:08,046 --> 00:38:09,246 Sorry? 715 00:38:09,246 --> 00:38:11,086 When the comet comes back. 716 00:38:11,086 --> 00:38:13,366 Oh. (LAUGHS) Right. 717 00:38:16,206 --> 00:38:19,486 I will see you on Monday. Have fun at the party. 718 00:38:19,486 --> 00:38:20,606 OK. 719 00:38:28,646 --> 00:38:30,326 (DOORBELL RINGS) 720 00:38:42,486 --> 00:38:44,446 Party started an hour ago. 721 00:38:45,766 --> 00:38:47,726 I've still got half an hour worth of dressing to do. 722 00:38:47,726 --> 00:38:49,246 OK. 723 00:38:49,246 --> 00:38:51,566 You look great. You too. 724 00:38:53,646 --> 00:38:55,686 Oh, Rob! Rob! 725 00:38:55,686 --> 00:38:57,606 Hi! Hello! 726 00:38:57,606 --> 00:38:59,566 How does it feel to be here tonight? 727 00:38:59,566 --> 00:39:01,806 Uh, Donna, one second. It feels great. 728 00:39:01,806 --> 00:39:03,686 It's always such an honour, isn't it, 729 00:39:03,686 --> 00:39:05,846 to raise the glass to a legend, 730 00:39:05,846 --> 00:39:07,806 and, fingers crossed, the clouds will stay away. 731 00:39:07,806 --> 00:39:09,606 We might even catch a glimpse of that comet. 732 00:39:09,606 --> 00:39:11,406 Hope so. Now, which way's the bar? 733 00:39:11,406 --> 00:39:13,006 Oh, behind me. Over here. Right. 734 00:39:13,006 --> 00:39:14,326 Trust you. See you soon. 735 00:39:14,326 --> 00:39:16,686 Talk to you soon, Trish. Nice to see you. 736 00:39:16,686 --> 00:39:18,766 Hey, Rob. Hey. Hey. 737 00:39:18,766 --> 00:39:20,406 Whoa, whoa, whoa. 738 00:39:20,406 --> 00:39:21,846 What's with the bow tie? 739 00:39:21,846 --> 00:39:24,086 Hey? Uh...uh, wardrobe gave it to me. 740 00:39:24,086 --> 00:39:26,126 April Fools? No. It's for tonight. 741 00:39:26,126 --> 00:39:27,326 They said it looked great. 742 00:39:27,326 --> 00:39:29,446 What were their faces doing when they said that? 743 00:39:30,606 --> 00:39:32,086 Hey, hey, hey. 744 00:39:32,086 --> 00:39:34,606 Did you, um, hear about Geoffo's speech? 745 00:39:36,366 --> 00:39:38,286 No. What about it? I heard he's, um... 746 00:39:38,286 --> 00:39:40,926 (CLEARS THROAT) I heard he's stepping down. 747 00:39:40,926 --> 00:39:42,446 Oh, well, that's bullshit. 748 00:39:42,446 --> 00:39:44,286 I've heard from three people now. 749 00:39:44,286 --> 00:39:45,886 Wants to be some kind of roving reporter, 750 00:39:45,886 --> 00:39:47,406 but apparently he's had a wobble. 751 00:39:47,406 --> 00:39:49,806 Well, you shouldn't be spreading that kind of crap, Dennis. 752 00:39:49,806 --> 00:39:51,086 What? Your mate Brett told me. 753 00:39:51,086 --> 00:39:52,486 Well... Brett? Yeah. 754 00:39:52,486 --> 00:39:53,926 Brett spins a whole heap of bullshit. 755 00:39:53,926 --> 00:39:55,726 And you're the biggest gossip in the entire building. 756 00:39:55,726 --> 00:39:56,726 Oh, fuck... 757 00:39:56,726 --> 00:39:58,886 And don't lecture me about gossip when you're a gossip. 758 00:39:58,886 --> 00:40:00,806 OK, listen. Shh, shh. Come here, come here. 759 00:40:00,806 --> 00:40:04,086 50 bucks... says he'll step down today. 760 00:40:06,046 --> 00:40:07,646 I'm gettin' a beer. 761 00:40:07,646 --> 00:40:09,486 Hey, Rob, Rob, Rob... (APPLAUSE) 762 00:40:12,446 --> 00:40:14,446 I thought we agreed just Donna from The Sun. 763 00:40:14,446 --> 00:40:16,566 Uh, yes, but we can't play favourites 764 00:40:16,566 --> 00:40:18,686 and exclude the Fairfax press. 765 00:40:18,686 --> 00:40:20,286 Oh, 766 00:40:20,286 --> 00:40:22,006 Donna! Hello. 767 00:40:22,006 --> 00:40:24,486 Look at you! Gorgeous. 768 00:40:24,486 --> 00:40:26,646 Oh, and Mr Walters. 769 00:40:26,646 --> 00:40:28,326 Geoff. Geoff, happy birthday. 770 00:40:28,326 --> 00:40:29,726 How are you feeling? 771 00:40:29,726 --> 00:40:32,206 Well, it's wonderful to have so many friends here, 772 00:40:32,206 --> 00:40:35,766 and, uh, very honoured to... to have Premier Cain here. 773 00:40:35,766 --> 00:40:38,206 Now, are we expecting your co-host to be joining you this evening? 774 00:40:38,206 --> 00:40:40,326 Well, I... Uh, yes. 775 00:40:40,326 --> 00:40:44,486 Well, the whole News at Six team is family, so, yes. 776 00:40:44,486 --> 00:40:46,606 So, help yourself to some bubbles. 777 00:40:46,606 --> 00:40:49,246 I will. Hello, Anne! 778 00:40:50,726 --> 00:40:54,566 Hey! Hey, good to see you. Happy birthday, mate. 779 00:40:54,566 --> 00:40:55,966 Hey! Evelyn. 780 00:40:55,966 --> 00:40:58,006 You've outdone yourself. It's top shelf. 781 00:40:59,566 --> 00:41:00,886 Any, uh... 782 00:41:00,886 --> 00:41:02,846 Any word on the CEO? I don't see him. 783 00:41:02,846 --> 00:41:04,486 Uh, dunno, mate. 784 00:41:05,566 --> 00:41:08,566 And how did things wind up last night with Helen? 785 00:41:08,566 --> 00:41:10,726 I heard there was quite a scene. 786 00:41:10,726 --> 00:41:12,206 Oh, you know... 787 00:41:13,326 --> 00:41:14,486 ..par for the course. 788 00:41:14,486 --> 00:41:17,046 Mm. Well, you're all very patient with her. 789 00:41:17,046 --> 00:41:19,166 Mm. No, you are. 790 00:41:19,166 --> 00:41:20,646 It's a credit to you both. 791 00:41:20,646 --> 00:41:22,926 I don't think she'd last five minutes anywhere else. 792 00:41:22,926 --> 00:41:24,246 Ah... 793 00:41:24,246 --> 00:41:25,966 Oh! Sir Robert. 794 00:41:28,126 --> 00:41:29,766 Thank you. 795 00:42:01,606 --> 00:42:03,446 Helen? Hello! 796 00:42:03,446 --> 00:42:06,246 Oh, look at that. Beautiful. 797 00:42:06,246 --> 00:42:07,926 He told me it was all rumours. 798 00:42:07,926 --> 00:42:09,726 He was at her place last night. Was he? 799 00:42:09,726 --> 00:42:11,566 Yeah. Helen, can you just turn...? 800 00:42:11,566 --> 00:42:13,086 I always thought he was a poof. 801 00:42:13,086 --> 00:42:14,286 Yeah. 802 00:42:14,286 --> 00:42:18,406 So, Helen, would you say that Geoff has really helped shape your career? 803 00:42:18,406 --> 00:42:19,766 Absolutely. 804 00:42:19,766 --> 00:42:21,286 But, uh, I mean, more than that - 805 00:42:21,286 --> 00:42:24,286 when I was a child, if something happened in the world, 806 00:42:24,286 --> 00:42:26,726 I'd want to hear it from... from Geoff Walters. 807 00:42:26,726 --> 00:42:28,166 And, sorry, your name is... 808 00:42:28,166 --> 00:42:30,766 This is Dale Jennings, senior reporter. 809 00:42:30,766 --> 00:42:33,046 Dale. Anything you'd like to add, Dale? 810 00:42:33,046 --> 00:42:34,526 I'm just happy to be here. 811 00:42:34,526 --> 00:42:35,846 Great. Fantastic. 812 00:42:35,846 --> 00:42:37,966 Well, the party's in full swing. OK. 813 00:42:37,966 --> 00:42:39,926 Yeah, enjoy. Nice to meet you. 814 00:42:39,926 --> 00:42:40,966 Thanks. 815 00:42:41,966 --> 00:42:43,446 You did good. Did I? 816 00:42:43,446 --> 00:42:45,406 Mm-hm. I'm not sure of that. 817 00:42:46,446 --> 00:42:47,766 Happy birthday, Geoff. 818 00:42:47,766 --> 00:42:50,286 Stunning...party. Thank you. 819 00:42:51,846 --> 00:42:54,246 How are you, Helen? 820 00:42:54,246 --> 00:42:55,726 Wonderful. 821 00:42:56,966 --> 00:43:00,366 And the garden looks more beautiful than...than last time. 822 00:43:02,606 --> 00:43:04,886 And your...I love your outfit. 823 00:43:04,886 --> 00:43:07,686 And I don't think we've officially met. 824 00:43:07,686 --> 00:43:09,726 I'm Evelyn. Dale Jennings. 825 00:43:09,726 --> 00:43:13,606 Mr Jennings is a wonderful young reporter. 826 00:43:13,606 --> 00:43:15,206 Yes, I've seen. 827 00:43:15,206 --> 00:43:16,966 Thrilled to have you here, Dale. 828 00:43:16,966 --> 00:43:20,126 It's an honour to be here, sir. 829 00:43:23,166 --> 00:43:24,846 Oh, I can't watch. 830 00:43:26,646 --> 00:43:28,366 Um...drinks? 831 00:43:29,606 --> 00:43:32,366 Thank you. Let's just get a drink from the bar. 832 00:43:32,366 --> 00:43:33,886 OK. 833 00:43:34,886 --> 00:43:37,726 That dress - could it be any tighter? 834 00:43:40,086 --> 00:43:41,366 (TAPPING ON GLASS) 835 00:43:41,366 --> 00:43:43,766 (APPLAUSE) 836 00:43:47,046 --> 00:43:48,166 Thank you. 837 00:43:49,446 --> 00:43:50,766 Thank you all for coming. 838 00:43:50,766 --> 00:43:55,406 Tonight marks not only a significant birthday, 839 00:43:55,406 --> 00:43:59,926 but also the 30th anniversary of my very first bulletin. 840 00:43:59,926 --> 00:44:02,246 (APPLAUSE) 841 00:44:02,246 --> 00:44:05,326 He's fuckin' doin' it. He's fuckin' doin' it. 842 00:44:05,326 --> 00:44:07,446 Which was, as Lindsay well knows, 843 00:44:07,446 --> 00:44:11,686 in fact, THE first bulletin. 844 00:44:11,686 --> 00:44:14,726 We covered the Melbourne Olympics, 845 00:44:14,726 --> 00:44:16,966 man's first steps on the moon. 846 00:44:18,006 --> 00:44:20,966 We went from black and white to colour. 847 00:44:20,966 --> 00:44:24,326 I reported from war-torn South Vietnam. 848 00:44:24,326 --> 00:44:26,806 Darwin for Cyclone Tracy 849 00:44:26,806 --> 00:44:29,046 and again for the Chamberlain trial. 850 00:44:30,326 --> 00:44:34,246 And now...this...anniversary, 851 00:44:34,246 --> 00:44:39,486 gently, very gently, prodded by my darling wife 852 00:44:39,486 --> 00:44:42,286 into this spot of reflection, 853 00:44:42,286 --> 00:44:44,926 I realised that, together, 854 00:44:44,926 --> 00:44:50,086 all of us have been writing the history of this remarkable century 855 00:44:50,086 --> 00:44:51,846 in real time. 856 00:44:51,846 --> 00:44:54,606 And what a privilege it has been. 857 00:44:54,606 --> 00:44:57,406 (APPLAUSE) Thank you. Thank you, all. 858 00:44:57,406 --> 00:44:58,966 Take your 50 now? 859 00:44:58,966 --> 00:45:02,966 We have less than 15 years left of this century, 860 00:45:02,966 --> 00:45:07,246 at which point I'll turn 75, 861 00:45:07,246 --> 00:45:11,686 which is also the life cycle of the comet that we'll see tonight. 862 00:45:13,206 --> 00:45:14,966 Could it be a sign? 863 00:45:18,286 --> 00:45:22,006 But it's been enough to convince me 864 00:45:22,006 --> 00:45:24,966 that I must stay on the desk... 865 00:45:24,966 --> 00:45:26,286 ALL: Ohh! 866 00:45:26,286 --> 00:45:29,366 ..at the heart of this remarkable bulletin, 867 00:45:29,366 --> 00:45:31,526 to see out this century. 868 00:45:31,526 --> 00:45:33,126 Yes! 869 00:45:34,206 --> 00:45:39,046 So, now, my friends...now, let's all salute the next 15 years 870 00:45:39,046 --> 00:45:40,886 we will share together 871 00:45:40,886 --> 00:45:44,006 as we complete the story of this century 872 00:45:44,006 --> 00:45:45,686 as only we can do. 873 00:45:45,686 --> 00:45:48,846 Thank you. (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 874 00:45:49,966 --> 00:45:51,646 I'm gonna say something. 875 00:45:51,646 --> 00:45:53,646 Listen, mate, do you want to pay it up front 876 00:45:53,646 --> 00:45:55,366 or do you want to pay me in instalments? 877 00:45:55,366 --> 00:45:57,246 You walked away from the bet. 878 00:45:57,246 --> 00:45:58,886 Uh, Geoff. 879 00:45:58,886 --> 00:46:00,926 (CLEARS THROAT) Excuse me. 880 00:46:00,926 --> 00:46:04,246 Um, I know that you see yourself as a newsman, 881 00:46:04,246 --> 00:46:07,326 but you are so much more than that. 882 00:46:07,326 --> 00:46:09,566 The phrase gets thrown around a lot, 883 00:46:09,566 --> 00:46:13,766 but you truly are a national treasure. 884 00:46:13,766 --> 00:46:15,366 To Geoff. 885 00:46:15,366 --> 00:46:16,606 Yeah, skip. 886 00:46:16,606 --> 00:46:18,366 (APPLAUSE) 887 00:46:19,406 --> 00:46:21,886 ('BARBADOS' BY THE MODELS PLAYS) 888 00:46:21,886 --> 00:46:23,966 Come on, let's dance. 889 00:46:28,046 --> 00:46:29,926 # All I see 890 00:46:31,926 --> 00:46:34,286 # Is washed away 891 00:46:36,446 --> 00:46:39,406 # I am the voice 892 00:46:39,406 --> 00:46:42,846 # Left from drinking 893 00:46:44,886 --> 00:46:47,566 # I'll celebrate... # 894 00:46:47,566 --> 00:46:50,246 ('80S DANCE MUSIC PLAYS) 895 00:46:53,206 --> 00:46:56,126 No, I'll be right, thanks. I'm not much of a one for fizz. 896 00:46:56,126 --> 00:46:58,126 Oh, go on. 897 00:46:59,166 --> 00:47:02,446 You know, you're a savvy woman, Evelyn. 898 00:47:02,446 --> 00:47:05,606 But, uh...15 years... 899 00:47:05,606 --> 00:47:07,086 ..it's a long time. 900 00:47:07,086 --> 00:47:09,846 Not compared with the 30 years of service 901 00:47:09,846 --> 00:47:11,566 he's already given the network. 902 00:47:13,126 --> 00:47:14,606 Yeah, well... 903 00:47:15,726 --> 00:47:18,006 ..the way his numbers are, at the moment, 904 00:47:18,006 --> 00:47:19,646 he'll be lucky if he makes one, 905 00:47:19,646 --> 00:47:21,366 let alone 15. 906 00:47:22,446 --> 00:47:25,046 When was the last time you walked down a street 907 00:47:25,046 --> 00:47:26,526 with my husband, Lindsay? 908 00:47:26,526 --> 00:47:29,806 I'd say it must be over five years 909 00:47:29,806 --> 00:47:31,726 because he avoids open streets now. 910 00:47:31,726 --> 00:47:32,926 Oh. 911 00:47:32,926 --> 00:47:35,886 The public love for Geoff is so fierce, 912 00:47:35,886 --> 00:47:38,206 they simply won't leave him alone, so... 913 00:47:39,566 --> 00:47:44,326 ..if you or the network mistreat my husband in any way, 914 00:47:44,326 --> 00:47:45,926 I can assure you, 915 00:47:45,926 --> 00:47:49,006 the public response will be utterly devastating. 916 00:47:51,046 --> 00:47:53,686 Melanie, would you like some champagne? 917 00:47:53,686 --> 00:47:55,966 ('HEAVEN' (MUST BE THERE)' BY EUROGLIDERS PLAYS) 918 00:47:57,646 --> 00:48:02,166 # Ooooh, ooh 919 00:48:02,166 --> 00:48:05,566 # I'm searching for a better land... # 920 00:48:05,566 --> 00:48:07,526 # Heaven.. # GEOFF: Dale... 921 00:48:07,526 --> 00:48:09,326 DALE: Wonderful speech. 922 00:48:09,326 --> 00:48:10,806 Thank you. 923 00:48:11,806 --> 00:48:13,726 Yes, I wanted to say, 924 00:48:13,726 --> 00:48:17,126 it's terrific to see Helen in such good form tonight. 925 00:48:18,126 --> 00:48:19,766 It is. Yeah. 926 00:48:20,766 --> 00:48:24,526 I've been watching you, Dale, and I see a lot of myself in you. 927 00:48:26,006 --> 00:48:27,566 Really? 928 00:48:29,046 --> 00:48:31,486 You're a true news man. 929 00:48:32,846 --> 00:48:34,526 Thank you. That's... 930 00:48:34,526 --> 00:48:36,606 I mean, I like to think that I am. 931 00:48:36,606 --> 00:48:41,326 There's an effort to shift the bulletin away from serious news. 932 00:48:41,326 --> 00:48:44,126 It's been inching that way for years. 933 00:48:44,126 --> 00:48:46,406 But I plan to put up a fight. 934 00:48:46,406 --> 00:48:48,886 And I'm hoping I can count on your support. 935 00:48:50,006 --> 00:48:51,886 You absolutely can. 936 00:48:53,886 --> 00:48:55,446 (GLASSES CLINK) Let's keep talking. 937 00:48:55,446 --> 00:48:56,806 OK. 938 00:48:56,806 --> 00:49:00,086 # I don't wanna live in this place 939 00:49:00,086 --> 00:49:02,406 # Heaven 940 00:49:02,406 --> 00:49:04,766 # Must be there... # 941 00:49:04,766 --> 00:49:07,886 ('TOTAL CONTROL' BY THE MOTELS PLAYS) 942 00:49:22,606 --> 00:49:25,286 # Looking counterclockwise 943 00:49:25,286 --> 00:49:29,126 # Knowing what could happen any moment 944 00:49:29,126 --> 00:49:31,126 # Maybe you 945 00:49:31,126 --> 00:49:34,246 # Maybe even you 946 00:49:34,246 --> 00:49:36,886 # Steadfast collapse... # 947 00:49:36,886 --> 00:49:38,166 You wanna go? 948 00:49:38,166 --> 00:49:39,966 # Always certain, any moment 949 00:49:39,966 --> 00:49:41,406 # Maybe you... # 950 00:49:41,406 --> 00:49:43,046 You wanna stay? 951 00:49:43,046 --> 00:49:44,806 Catch a glimpse of the comet. 952 00:49:45,926 --> 00:49:48,286 # Recline complete 953 00:49:48,286 --> 00:49:49,966 # Dream too sweet... # (LAUGHS) Come on. 954 00:49:49,966 --> 00:49:51,526 Let's say our goodbyes. 955 00:49:51,526 --> 00:49:53,846 # I can't do it, not with you 956 00:49:53,846 --> 00:49:56,326 # Not even with you 957 00:49:56,326 --> 00:49:59,886 # Maybe never with you 958 00:50:01,686 --> 00:50:06,446 # And I'd sell my soul 959 00:50:06,446 --> 00:50:10,246 # For total control... # 960 00:50:10,246 --> 00:50:11,766 Ah, fuck's sake. 961 00:50:13,286 --> 00:50:18,086 # Yeah, I'd sell my soul 962 00:50:18,086 --> 00:50:21,366 # For total control... # 963 00:50:32,246 --> 00:50:34,806 Hey, the cloud's gone. 964 00:50:37,126 --> 00:50:39,526 Where's it supposed to be? 965 00:50:39,526 --> 00:50:41,246 It's there. 966 00:50:41,246 --> 00:50:43,846 Isn't that just a star? 967 00:50:43,846 --> 00:50:45,926 No, that's definitely it. 968 00:50:48,446 --> 00:50:50,046 It's definitely a star. 969 00:50:50,046 --> 00:50:51,686 It has a tail, see? 970 00:50:53,726 --> 00:50:56,326 (LAUGHS) That's it? 971 00:50:56,326 --> 00:50:57,886 Yeah. 972 00:51:01,686 --> 00:51:03,326 That's it. 973 00:52:24,726 --> 00:52:26,646 So, how are we gonna leave this? 974 00:52:26,646 --> 00:52:30,526 Go back to work and then, next weekend, we could go on a date? 975 00:52:30,526 --> 00:52:31,566 DENNIS: Dale?! 976 00:52:31,566 --> 00:52:34,046 You haven't heard? Lindy Chamberlain. 977 00:52:35,286 --> 00:52:38,566 GEOFF: The discovery of a child's matinee jacket near Ayers Rock 978 00:52:38,566 --> 00:52:40,286 has shed new light 979 00:52:40,286 --> 00:52:42,886 on the disappearance of Azaria Chamberlain in 1980. 980 00:52:44,126 --> 00:52:46,526 Traditionally, this has been Geoff's story, 981 00:52:46,526 --> 00:52:47,766 but they want it to go to you. 982 00:52:47,766 --> 00:52:48,926 The Chamberlains know me - 983 00:52:48,926 --> 00:52:51,126 if they're inclined to speak to anybody, it will be me. 984 00:52:51,126 --> 00:52:52,366 I will get this interview. 985 00:52:52,366 --> 00:52:53,926 You get us to Darwin, I'll make sure 986 00:52:53,926 --> 00:52:56,126 that I am the first person that Lindy Chamberlain sees 987 00:52:56,126 --> 00:52:57,326 when she walks free. 988 00:52:57,326 --> 00:52:59,246 Tim! Ross, is she in there?! 989 00:53:01,126 --> 00:53:04,446 This interview will make you the face of News at Six. 990 00:53:05,966 --> 00:53:07,526 Captions by Red Bee Media 991 00:53:07,526 --> 00:53:09,246 Copyright Australian Broadcasting Corporation