1 00:00:01,046 --> 00:00:03,526 (PHONE RINGS) 2 00:00:03,526 --> 00:00:05,846 You haven't seen the paper? Hi, Mum. 3 00:00:05,846 --> 00:00:09,646 You are in the social pages with Helen Norville. 4 00:00:09,646 --> 00:00:12,526 Is she as glamorous in real life as she is on the television? 5 00:00:12,526 --> 00:00:15,406 HELEN: Thank you so much for seeing me on such short notice. 6 00:00:15,406 --> 00:00:19,286 I did prescribe two dozen a month ago. 7 00:00:19,286 --> 00:00:21,126 LINDSAY: I may need you to step up. 8 00:00:21,126 --> 00:00:22,766 You're gonna be reading the weekend bulletin. 9 00:00:22,766 --> 00:00:25,526 Is there any chance you could come in and help me prepare? 10 00:00:25,526 --> 00:00:29,766 You were right. It's like you lost the premiership. 11 00:00:30,606 --> 00:00:34,566 Oh! I just bloody can't talk to anybody about anything but footy. 12 00:00:34,566 --> 00:00:36,526 DALE: You never talk about yourself. 13 00:00:36,526 --> 00:00:38,686 You never, ever disclose anything about you. 14 00:00:38,686 --> 00:00:41,606 I just don't advertise it, because I'm gay 15 00:00:41,606 --> 00:00:44,086 and you just don't know how people are gonna take it. 16 00:00:44,086 --> 00:00:48,406 If you or the network mistreat my husband in any way, 17 00:00:48,406 --> 00:00:53,566 I can assure you the public response will be utterly devastating. 18 00:00:53,566 --> 00:00:55,486 I mean, you do realise last night was Friday night? 19 00:00:55,486 --> 00:00:56,606 Yeah. Yeah. 20 00:00:56,606 --> 00:00:59,246 Yeah, you said that you were gonna do something a little bit creative. 21 00:00:59,246 --> 00:01:01,406 I know it's SATURDAY evening, 22 00:01:01,406 --> 00:01:03,566 but we do have this sunset, and the view. 23 00:01:03,566 --> 00:01:05,246 (LAUGHS) Have I redeemed myself? 24 00:01:05,246 --> 00:01:06,886 Yeah, I think you might've. 25 00:01:15,446 --> 00:01:16,926 (DRAWER OPENS) 26 00:01:19,006 --> 00:01:20,166 (LAMP CLICKS) 27 00:01:20,166 --> 00:01:23,006 (RUMMAGING, PILLS RATTLE) 28 00:01:24,326 --> 00:01:27,486 (RUMMAGING, RATTLING CONTINUE) 29 00:01:32,286 --> 00:01:33,806 (DRAWER CLOSES) (GEOFF SIGHS) 30 00:01:33,806 --> 00:01:35,686 (DRAWER OPENS, PILLS RATTLE) 31 00:01:35,686 --> 00:01:37,566 (RUMMAGING) 32 00:01:41,886 --> 00:01:44,086 What's wrong? Where have you put the antacid? 33 00:01:44,086 --> 00:01:45,606 Uh, it's in there. 34 00:01:47,246 --> 00:01:48,846 Hang on. 35 00:01:48,846 --> 00:01:50,326 (DRAWER CLOSES) 36 00:01:55,886 --> 00:01:57,566 Oh! You're cold! 37 00:01:57,566 --> 00:01:58,966 It's just heartburn. 38 00:02:01,406 --> 00:02:03,486 (RUMMAGING) 39 00:02:07,926 --> 00:02:09,606 (VOMITS) 40 00:02:11,046 --> 00:02:12,646 (VOMITS) 41 00:02:22,686 --> 00:02:26,686 (CHOPPING) 42 00:02:30,806 --> 00:02:32,326 (POT LID CLINKS) 43 00:02:32,326 --> 00:02:33,686 DALE: What's going on? 44 00:02:33,686 --> 00:02:38,646 Uh, well, I just read that if you put the crockpot on the lowest setting, 45 00:02:38,646 --> 00:02:42,326 um, that it makes the meat really tender. 46 00:02:42,326 --> 00:02:44,406 But in order to do that, it has to be on for 12 hours, 47 00:02:44,406 --> 00:02:46,486 so I've gotta get it on by 8:00. 48 00:02:46,486 --> 00:02:48,286 But then I also just read 49 00:02:48,286 --> 00:02:52,486 that, apparently, if you braise the meat first... 50 00:02:53,806 --> 00:02:55,086 (LID CLINKS) ..it's even better. 51 00:02:55,086 --> 00:02:57,646 So I'm just gonna do that. 52 00:02:57,646 --> 00:02:59,846 You can't just put the beef straight in the crockpot? 53 00:03:02,406 --> 00:03:04,046 Well, it's better if you braise it. 54 00:03:04,046 --> 00:03:05,286 (GAS IGNITER TICKS) 55 00:03:05,286 --> 00:03:08,726 Helen, my mum's not gonna care if the beef's braised or unbraised. 56 00:03:08,726 --> 00:03:10,286 I...I'm gonna braise it. 57 00:03:10,286 --> 00:03:11,406 OK. 58 00:03:11,406 --> 00:03:12,526 (MEAT SIZZLES) 59 00:03:12,526 --> 00:03:14,526 What time is she actually coming? 60 00:03:14,526 --> 00:03:16,326 Well, actually, I told her to meet us at the office. 61 00:03:16,326 --> 00:03:19,166 She's always wanted to see the office, so I just said... 62 00:03:19,166 --> 00:03:20,366 ..that, uh... 63 00:03:20,366 --> 00:03:23,486 Is that a problem? No. But what...what time? 64 00:03:23,486 --> 00:03:24,806 3:30, 4:00? 65 00:03:26,806 --> 00:03:30,486 I'm not...I'm not even gonna have had my make-up done at 3:30 or 4:00. 66 00:03:30,486 --> 00:03:33,166 I'm gonna call her, and I'll see if she's left. 67 00:03:35,126 --> 00:03:37,406 I just was expecting that the first impression, you know, 68 00:03:37,406 --> 00:03:40,006 was gonna be here, like, maybe 7:00, 7:30. 69 00:03:40,006 --> 00:03:43,046 That's fine. I'm sorry. I should have checked. 70 00:03:45,886 --> 00:03:47,006 She's left. 71 00:03:49,206 --> 00:03:52,966 Helen, do not worry - my mother is going to love you. 72 00:03:55,326 --> 00:03:57,326 I'm just gonna put it straight into the crockpot. 73 00:03:58,766 --> 00:04:00,446 (LID CLINKS) 74 00:04:00,446 --> 00:04:01,606 Done. 75 00:04:06,526 --> 00:04:08,046 I'm just gonna get changed. 76 00:04:08,046 --> 00:04:09,206 OK. 77 00:04:27,646 --> 00:04:28,646 (LID CLINKS) 78 00:04:28,646 --> 00:04:31,246 Just a half a dozen would be fine, 79 00:04:31,246 --> 00:04:34,846 just to get me through this Easter weekend, or whatever you think. 80 00:04:34,846 --> 00:04:37,006 Your last prescription is dated... 81 00:04:37,006 --> 00:04:40,206 Yes, I...I gave some to somebody at work. 82 00:04:40,206 --> 00:04:42,326 And I really shouldn't have done that, and I'm sorry. 83 00:04:44,286 --> 00:04:47,126 Helen, if you're having... 84 00:04:48,206 --> 00:04:50,326 ..difficulties with anxiety... 85 00:04:51,966 --> 00:04:54,206 ..is it connected to the insomnia? 86 00:04:55,486 --> 00:04:57,726 Are you too unsettled to sleep? 87 00:05:03,126 --> 00:05:04,206 No. 88 00:05:05,366 --> 00:05:08,766 My new boyfriend's mother is coming for the entire Easter weekend, 89 00:05:08,766 --> 00:05:10,406 and I've never met her, 90 00:05:10,406 --> 00:05:11,886 and I just... 91 00:05:14,606 --> 00:05:16,566 You got a mother-in-law? 92 00:05:16,566 --> 00:05:19,886 She stays with us two months every year. 93 00:05:21,126 --> 00:05:22,886 Two...long months. 94 00:05:22,886 --> 00:05:24,646 (CHUCKLES) 95 00:05:24,646 --> 00:05:27,046 Got any tips? Stiff gin. 96 00:05:27,046 --> 00:05:28,646 (BOTH LAUGH) 97 00:05:33,566 --> 00:05:35,446 I just want to survive the weekend. 98 00:05:36,646 --> 00:05:38,126 We can fix that. 99 00:05:43,566 --> 00:05:45,646 How's your diet? 100 00:05:45,646 --> 00:05:48,286 You're not still lathering everything with salt, are you? 101 00:05:48,286 --> 00:05:50,286 Ho! Not me, Doc. 102 00:05:50,286 --> 00:05:52,606 The more you cut down on red meat, the better. 103 00:05:52,606 --> 00:05:54,366 Life. Be in it. (CHUCKLES) 104 00:05:55,766 --> 00:05:57,726 How many drinks would you have in a week? 105 00:05:57,726 --> 00:05:59,126 Well, that depends. 106 00:05:59,126 --> 00:06:00,846 Eight? Maybe 10? 107 00:06:00,846 --> 00:06:03,206 Oh... (SNORTS) 108 00:06:04,206 --> 00:06:06,006 Still smoking? (CLEARS THROAT) 109 00:06:06,006 --> 00:06:07,886 Yes. Three packs a week. 110 00:06:07,886 --> 00:06:11,446 At that amount, and at your age, you're doubling your risk of stroke, 111 00:06:11,446 --> 00:06:13,846 and you should be cutting down on alcohol as well. 112 00:06:13,846 --> 00:06:17,046 You know, with the chest pains and the shortness of breath... 113 00:06:17,046 --> 00:06:18,406 It was just... ..really, the signs... 114 00:06:18,406 --> 00:06:20,846 Honestly, it was just... just a bit of indigestion. 115 00:06:20,846 --> 00:06:22,766 Seafood has never agreed with me. 116 00:06:22,766 --> 00:06:25,486 Well, I'm going to refer you to a specialist. 117 00:06:25,486 --> 00:06:26,486 (LAUGHS) 118 00:06:26,486 --> 00:06:28,006 I can't be seen at the hospital. 119 00:06:28,006 --> 00:06:32,446 Well, can we organise a private consultation, or after hours? 120 00:06:32,446 --> 00:06:33,926 I'll see what I can do. Mm. 121 00:06:33,926 --> 00:06:34,966 (SIGHS) 122 00:06:34,966 --> 00:06:38,366 Geoff, when was the last time you had a holiday? 123 00:06:38,366 --> 00:06:42,366 We had a whole two months during the last, uh, non-ratings period... 124 00:06:42,366 --> 00:06:46,566 Mainly consumed with specials. Eight days of actual holiday. 125 00:06:46,566 --> 00:06:47,846 I'll take today off. 126 00:06:47,846 --> 00:06:52,166 It's the Easter long weekend, so you get five for the price of one. 127 00:06:52,166 --> 00:06:55,366 Good. And I'll check in on you tomorrow. 128 00:06:55,366 --> 00:06:59,286 Honestly, it was the...the fish. She served this exotic fish stew... 129 00:06:59,286 --> 00:07:00,766 No, it was a Madras fish curry... 130 00:07:00,766 --> 00:07:02,766 I told you at the time it wasn't agreeing with me, darling. 131 00:07:02,766 --> 00:07:05,326 ..and it was absolutely fine. You wouldn't feed it to your cat. 132 00:07:05,326 --> 00:07:07,206 (SIGHS) Evelyn's cooking is very good. 133 00:07:07,206 --> 00:07:08,726 And you look after yourself, alright? 134 00:07:08,726 --> 00:07:10,286 (CHUCKLES) 135 00:07:10,286 --> 00:07:12,766 Hasn't changed a bit. Mm, I know. 136 00:07:21,326 --> 00:07:24,926 Fergie and Andrew have just set the date. 137 00:07:24,926 --> 00:07:26,566 The wedding's in July. 138 00:07:27,686 --> 00:07:29,006 That's good. 139 00:07:29,006 --> 00:07:30,006 For them. 140 00:07:30,006 --> 00:07:33,046 Well, for Charles and Di, Geoff worked 17-hour days. 141 00:07:33,046 --> 00:07:34,926 He spent four weeks in London. 142 00:07:34,926 --> 00:07:36,806 Surely they can get someone else. 143 00:07:36,806 --> 00:07:38,726 (KEYS JINGLE) 144 00:07:39,926 --> 00:07:42,126 Evelyn... 145 00:07:42,126 --> 00:07:44,846 ..I can try and get him into a specialist, 146 00:07:44,846 --> 00:07:47,846 but I can tell you there won't be any magic bullet. 147 00:07:47,846 --> 00:07:51,806 He needs lifestyle changes, long-term - diet and exercise... 148 00:07:51,806 --> 00:07:56,366 Charles and Di was the single biggest rating the network ever had, 149 00:07:56,366 --> 00:07:58,206 and Geoff was credited with it. 150 00:07:58,206 --> 00:07:59,846 He'll be expected to match it. 151 00:08:01,566 --> 00:08:04,246 Let me make some calls and go from there, alright? 152 00:08:04,246 --> 00:08:06,246 Mm-hm. 153 00:08:06,246 --> 00:08:07,526 (DOOR OPENS) 154 00:08:09,246 --> 00:08:12,526 Alright, so, a story every second night for April and May, 155 00:08:12,526 --> 00:08:15,926 building up to two stories per night before the wedding. 156 00:08:15,926 --> 00:08:19,606 That's about 100 Fergie and Andrew stories. 157 00:08:19,606 --> 00:08:21,006 ROB: Jesus! 158 00:08:21,006 --> 00:08:22,766 No angle is a bad angle. 159 00:08:22,766 --> 00:08:24,326 Fergie's Australian family - 160 00:08:24,326 --> 00:08:26,526 not many people know she's got family in Australia. 161 00:08:26,526 --> 00:08:28,166 Didn't her mother leave her father or something? 162 00:08:28,166 --> 00:08:30,246 Both Di and Fergie's parents are divorced, yeah. 163 00:08:30,246 --> 00:08:31,886 Is Fergie a bolter? Huh? 164 00:08:31,886 --> 00:08:33,806 Does the apple fall far from the tree? 165 00:08:33,806 --> 00:08:36,006 I'm not sure that's fair. Or compelling. 166 00:08:36,006 --> 00:08:38,726 Do we have anything on, um, Fergie versus Di? 167 00:08:38,726 --> 00:08:40,206 They're friends. Are they? 168 00:08:40,206 --> 00:08:42,366 By all accounts, yeah. Yeah, but what's the truth? 169 00:08:42,366 --> 00:08:44,206 That IS the truth. Is it? 170 00:08:44,206 --> 00:08:47,086 What if we ask the blokes of Australia, 171 00:08:47,086 --> 00:08:49,206 "Are you a Fergie man or a Di man?" 172 00:08:49,206 --> 00:08:50,966 Yes! Seriously? 173 00:08:50,966 --> 00:08:53,166 Yeah, yeah. 'Cause you'd assume Di, wouldn't you? 174 00:08:53,166 --> 00:08:56,366 But Fergie, I actually think she's got a lot to offer. 175 00:08:56,366 --> 00:08:57,846 Are you referencing her weight? 176 00:08:57,846 --> 00:08:59,366 Nah, nah. A lot of personality. 177 00:08:59,366 --> 00:09:01,686 A lot of pedigree. I like it. 178 00:09:01,686 --> 00:09:04,246 There is a... 179 00:09:05,606 --> 00:09:08,246 ..bar in the city that's serving royal-wedding-themed drinks. 180 00:09:08,246 --> 00:09:11,206 They've created a Fergie cocktail, a Di cocktail. 181 00:09:11,206 --> 00:09:13,246 I'll do it. Yeah. Perfect. 182 00:09:13,246 --> 00:09:15,166 That'll kick us into the weekend. 183 00:09:15,166 --> 00:09:16,526 Really? 184 00:09:16,526 --> 00:09:19,326 100 stories, mate. 100. 185 00:09:19,326 --> 00:09:21,166 Now, you're gonna be producing Robbo on this. 186 00:09:21,166 --> 00:09:22,446 Take News 2. 187 00:09:24,286 --> 00:09:26,126 Dennis. Producing Rob? 188 00:09:26,126 --> 00:09:27,486 Yes. Again? 189 00:09:27,486 --> 00:09:30,606 Well, take it as a compliment, mate. You bring out the best in people. 190 00:09:30,606 --> 00:09:32,206 Heck, you and I have been chatting for 10 seconds 191 00:09:32,206 --> 00:09:33,726 and look how chirpy I am! 192 00:09:33,726 --> 00:09:36,446 If there is a moratorium against me being on camera, just tell me. 193 00:09:36,446 --> 00:09:38,246 Hey, look, you are getting better on camera, 194 00:09:38,246 --> 00:09:40,886 but we need someone that doesn't get the channel changed on them. 195 00:09:40,886 --> 00:09:42,766 So...figure out a way to be that. 196 00:09:45,846 --> 00:09:47,326 (CLEARS THROAT) 197 00:09:48,486 --> 00:09:51,806 I was just wondering, given the volume of royal wedding stories, 198 00:09:51,806 --> 00:09:54,206 if maybe I could make it a special focus? 199 00:09:55,326 --> 00:09:57,166 I could be the royal wedding producer. 200 00:09:57,166 --> 00:09:59,646 You're not a producer, let alone a ROYAL producer. 201 00:09:59,646 --> 00:10:01,166 Even if I was paired with someone else... 202 00:10:01,166 --> 00:10:03,566 OK, Noelene, who is the president of the Carlton Football Club? 203 00:10:03,566 --> 00:10:04,686 John Elliott. 204 00:10:04,686 --> 00:10:06,926 Who is the captain? I...I don't know. 205 00:10:06,926 --> 00:10:08,766 If you wanna make your way up, forget about the royals 206 00:10:08,766 --> 00:10:09,806 and get on top of the footy. 207 00:10:09,806 --> 00:10:12,046 I don't wanna be a sports producer. (SIGHS) 208 00:10:12,046 --> 00:10:14,806 Look, Noelene, I used to be the office dogsbody for four years, 209 00:10:14,806 --> 00:10:16,766 constantly getting looked over time and time again. 210 00:10:16,766 --> 00:10:18,726 But then I found the key - footy! 211 00:10:18,726 --> 00:10:20,766 I picked a team, learned the rules inside out, 212 00:10:20,766 --> 00:10:22,886 and then I became the '76 tipping champion. 213 00:10:22,886 --> 00:10:24,526 More importantly, I earnt their trust. 214 00:10:24,526 --> 00:10:26,206 Well, shouldn't my work speak for itself? 215 00:10:26,206 --> 00:10:27,886 (LAUGHS) Wouldn't that be something?! 216 00:10:27,886 --> 00:10:30,286 Now, help me help you get across it. 217 00:10:30,286 --> 00:10:32,406 Amend the run-down. (DOOR OPENS) 218 00:10:32,406 --> 00:10:36,486 Helen! Hey, Geoffrey's sick today so it's gonna be all you tonight. 219 00:10:36,486 --> 00:10:38,686 Wall-to-wall royal engagement. 220 00:10:38,686 --> 00:10:40,126 Uh, Lindsay wants you. 221 00:10:52,806 --> 00:10:55,326 (CLEARS THROAT) Uh, Dennis said that you wanted to talk to me? 222 00:10:55,326 --> 00:10:58,286 (MUFFLED) Um... calls went up last night. 223 00:10:59,526 --> 00:11:02,286 For, uh...for any particular story? 224 00:11:02,286 --> 00:11:04,766 A lot of viewers think you've beefed up a bit. 225 00:11:07,086 --> 00:11:09,206 Well... 226 00:11:09,206 --> 00:11:12,126 ..thank you so much for... holding back. 227 00:11:12,126 --> 00:11:15,166 No comments about my... my eyeshadow, or my hair, 228 00:11:15,166 --> 00:11:17,046 which usually gets a pretty honourable mention? 229 00:11:17,046 --> 00:11:19,046 Uh, well, we've spoken to wardrobe about your jacket. 230 00:11:19,046 --> 00:11:20,846 Mm. The cut was all wrong. 231 00:11:20,846 --> 00:11:22,086 Right. 232 00:11:23,246 --> 00:11:24,606 Anything else? 233 00:11:35,766 --> 00:11:36,766 You and, um... 234 00:11:38,486 --> 00:11:41,646 ..young Dale have been friendly for a while now. 235 00:11:41,646 --> 00:11:45,326 Do you have a lot of boozy dates or, um... 236 00:11:45,326 --> 00:11:46,446 No. 237 00:11:47,686 --> 00:11:50,406 Anything else you want to tell me? Like what? 238 00:11:50,406 --> 00:11:52,846 Because if you're up the duff, we can organise a day off... 239 00:11:52,846 --> 00:11:55,046 Am I up the fucking duff?! 240 00:11:55,046 --> 00:11:57,686 Would it be an idea to lay off the bickies in bed, then? 241 00:12:01,566 --> 00:12:04,006 Um...are you open today? 242 00:12:04,006 --> 00:12:05,846 We'd like to shoot this afternoon, if possible. 243 00:12:05,846 --> 00:12:07,806 Dale. Uh-huh. Oh, great. See you then. 244 00:12:07,806 --> 00:12:09,606 Dale. Yeah, I'm leaving. 245 00:12:09,606 --> 00:12:10,806 Is it News 2? 246 00:12:10,806 --> 00:12:12,846 A lady just arrived to see you. She's in reception. 247 00:12:14,566 --> 00:12:15,726 Thanks. 248 00:12:25,806 --> 00:12:28,286 Mr Jennings, I'm Cathy. 249 00:12:28,286 --> 00:12:30,686 I'm Helen's sister. 250 00:12:30,686 --> 00:12:32,246 Cathy. 251 00:12:32,246 --> 00:12:33,726 Nice to meet you. 252 00:12:33,726 --> 00:12:35,086 Um, I think Helen just got in. 253 00:12:35,086 --> 00:12:36,766 Actually, I was hoping to speak with you. 254 00:12:37,806 --> 00:12:41,086 I'm not sure what Helen's told you about our family situation. 255 00:12:42,326 --> 00:12:44,286 I know she's not close to her family. 256 00:12:44,286 --> 00:12:45,486 Our father's dying. 257 00:12:46,926 --> 00:12:48,046 I'm sorry. 258 00:12:48,046 --> 00:12:50,566 We've brought him home for Easter, but it's going to be his last one, 259 00:12:50,566 --> 00:12:52,326 and Helen won't see him. 260 00:12:54,406 --> 00:12:55,646 I saw the two of you in the paper 261 00:12:55,646 --> 00:12:57,806 and I thought maybe you could have a word with her. 262 00:12:59,606 --> 00:13:02,006 Why don't I see if I can get Helen? She won't listen to me. 263 00:13:02,006 --> 00:13:03,006 I've tried. 264 00:13:04,646 --> 00:13:06,166 And it's not my place to push her. 265 00:13:08,366 --> 00:13:10,526 Yeah, well, if you could pass on that message, 266 00:13:10,526 --> 00:13:12,206 then that would be great. 267 00:13:12,206 --> 00:13:14,166 I'm very sorry about your father. 268 00:13:39,326 --> 00:13:40,486 HELEN: Yes? 269 00:13:43,206 --> 00:13:44,526 Hi. Hi. 270 00:13:46,566 --> 00:13:47,566 Um... 271 00:13:51,846 --> 00:13:52,886 Helen... 272 00:13:55,166 --> 00:13:57,086 ..your sister Cathy was just in reception. 273 00:13:58,686 --> 00:14:00,286 She wanted me to pass on a message. 274 00:14:02,726 --> 00:14:04,766 I'm really sorry your father's dying. 275 00:14:05,806 --> 00:14:06,926 They've brought him home... 276 00:14:06,926 --> 00:14:08,726 I've told you they're not a part of my life anymore. 277 00:14:08,726 --> 00:14:11,686 So if my sister EVER tries to contact you again, 278 00:14:11,686 --> 00:14:12,966 then you just ignore her. 279 00:14:17,926 --> 00:14:19,926 (TYPES) 280 00:14:22,286 --> 00:14:24,166 I'm going to go into the city now 281 00:14:24,166 --> 00:14:26,486 and I'll be back by the time my mum arrives. 282 00:14:49,726 --> 00:14:51,886 Oh, Dale, could you chuck me some more coins, please? 283 00:14:56,446 --> 00:14:57,606 Thank you. 284 00:15:00,046 --> 00:15:03,366 The Royal Red. Well, she's a slippery one. 285 00:15:07,846 --> 00:15:11,006 A drink fit for a Duchess Fergie, or... 286 00:15:12,846 --> 00:15:14,526 ..a Lady Di. 287 00:15:17,126 --> 00:15:20,166 Oh, yeah. I'll cheers to that. 288 00:15:20,166 --> 00:15:24,486 OK, let's try it again, just with the sign-off we agreed on. 289 00:15:24,486 --> 00:15:26,686 Oh, come on. That was funny. It wasn't. 290 00:15:26,686 --> 00:15:28,286 It was. Look, Timbo's laughing. 291 00:15:28,286 --> 00:15:30,926 OK, well, we have your version if we need it. 292 00:15:30,926 --> 00:15:32,806 I'd like to try the option we agreed on, please. 293 00:15:32,806 --> 00:15:33,926 Could you make another one? 294 00:15:33,926 --> 00:15:35,686 Well, no, I can't drink any more of this lolly water. 295 00:15:35,686 --> 00:15:37,446 No offence, mate. None taken. 296 00:15:37,446 --> 00:15:39,806 Why don't you try sipping it rather than draining it in every shot? 297 00:15:41,366 --> 00:15:42,406 OK. 298 00:15:42,406 --> 00:15:45,326 Sorry, mate, I'm going to sip this one and not drain it... 299 00:15:46,286 --> 00:15:48,046 ..because it's come to the top. 300 00:15:49,606 --> 00:15:51,046 (INHALES) 301 00:15:52,686 --> 00:15:53,846 (EXHALES) 302 00:15:53,846 --> 00:15:54,846 We good? 303 00:15:54,846 --> 00:15:56,886 Yes. 304 00:15:56,886 --> 00:16:00,726 The Royal Red, a drink fit for a duchess. 305 00:16:02,966 --> 00:16:04,326 Ah... 306 00:16:05,886 --> 00:16:07,086 Great. Great. 307 00:16:07,086 --> 00:16:10,726 Um, we just need a couple of extra shots of the cocktails. 308 00:16:11,926 --> 00:16:13,166 Where are you going? 309 00:16:13,166 --> 00:16:15,286 Oh, I might just grab a tram back to the office. 310 00:16:15,286 --> 00:16:16,286 It'll be five minutes. 311 00:16:16,286 --> 00:16:18,926 Yeah, but you don't really need my input, do ya? 312 00:16:18,926 --> 00:16:21,526 Smoko. It's two shots! 313 00:16:26,126 --> 00:16:28,966 Sorry, do you mind if I just position these? 314 00:16:28,966 --> 00:16:30,246 Go for your life. 315 00:16:31,366 --> 00:16:34,366 Why are you killing yourself over this? It's a shit story. 316 00:16:35,806 --> 00:16:37,646 Given a job, I like to do it well. 317 00:16:38,926 --> 00:16:42,406 Shooting yourself in the foot, that's what you're doing. 318 00:16:42,406 --> 00:16:45,246 You know, if the story comes off well, 319 00:16:45,246 --> 00:16:46,806 you're going to be stuck babysitting Rob. 320 00:16:48,446 --> 00:16:49,446 Let him stuff it up. 321 00:16:49,446 --> 00:16:51,686 That way they'll put him back to sport, put you on camera. 322 00:16:51,686 --> 00:16:55,126 Are you actually saying the best way to help my career is to do a bad job? 323 00:16:55,126 --> 00:16:57,286 That is exactly what I'm saying. 324 00:16:57,286 --> 00:17:00,046 Good advice. Can we just get the shots? 325 00:17:02,046 --> 00:17:03,286 Gotta put coins in the meter. 326 00:17:12,886 --> 00:17:15,246 Val Jennings is at the studio entrance. 327 00:17:15,246 --> 00:17:16,526 Shit! 328 00:17:18,806 --> 00:17:23,726 OK, um, can you please tell her that I am unfortunately held up in a... 329 00:17:25,806 --> 00:17:26,926 Shit. 330 00:17:30,566 --> 00:17:31,566 Tell her I'll be 10 minutes. 331 00:17:46,526 --> 00:17:49,806 Cheryl? Hey. Can you give me just a quick touch-up? 332 00:17:49,806 --> 00:17:51,366 No worries. 333 00:17:52,766 --> 00:17:54,446 Oh. Thank you. 334 00:17:54,446 --> 00:17:56,126 I'm going to go meet Dale's mother. 335 00:17:56,126 --> 00:17:57,446 Oh, really? 336 00:17:57,446 --> 00:17:59,206 Mm-hm. Mmm! 337 00:17:59,206 --> 00:18:00,406 Yeah. First time. 338 00:18:00,406 --> 00:18:01,646 Without him. 339 00:18:03,806 --> 00:18:05,366 Do you have anything to drink in here? 340 00:18:06,646 --> 00:18:09,606 (SCOFFS) Like alcohol? Yeah. 341 00:18:09,606 --> 00:18:11,686 Uh, yeah, I could... I could probably find... 342 00:18:11,686 --> 00:18:13,766 You know what? Actually it's fine. Don't worry about it. 343 00:18:15,006 --> 00:18:18,166 Fuck! I can normally put on a show for people, but mothers just... 344 00:18:19,286 --> 00:18:22,046 What? (EXCLAIMS) 345 00:18:22,046 --> 00:18:24,486 They just... they just see through me. 346 00:18:24,486 --> 00:18:25,766 She's going to be the nervous one. 347 00:18:25,766 --> 00:18:27,766 You're the big TV star now, remember? 348 00:18:34,166 --> 00:18:35,446 You know what? I'm good. 349 00:18:46,606 --> 00:18:47,926 Mrs Jennings? 350 00:18:47,926 --> 00:18:50,126 Hi! I'm Helen. 351 00:18:50,126 --> 00:18:51,926 WOMAN: No, please call me Val. 352 00:18:51,926 --> 00:18:55,606 I'm sorry I'm so early. Oh, not at all. 353 00:18:55,606 --> 00:18:57,726 Uh, Dale is actually doing a story in the city. 354 00:18:57,726 --> 00:18:59,006 I could go for a drive and wait. 355 00:18:59,006 --> 00:19:01,486 Don't be silly. I thought maybe I could give you a tour. 356 00:19:02,926 --> 00:19:05,086 I don't want to be any trouble. You're not. 357 00:19:05,086 --> 00:19:07,806 It's...it's actually just wonderful to meet you in person. 358 00:19:07,806 --> 00:19:09,286 (BOTH LAUGH) 359 00:19:11,806 --> 00:19:14,726 So, uh...come through. 360 00:19:14,726 --> 00:19:16,446 What's Dale's story today? 361 00:19:16,446 --> 00:19:18,726 Oh, he's doing a piece about the royal wedding 362 00:19:18,726 --> 00:19:20,166 now we've finally got a date. 363 00:19:20,166 --> 00:19:22,326 I saw. Will you get to go to London for the wedding? 364 00:19:22,326 --> 00:19:23,966 I think so, yeah. 365 00:19:23,966 --> 00:19:25,086 How exciting. 366 00:19:25,086 --> 00:19:28,046 Geoff Walters did such a brilliant job with Charles and Diana. 367 00:19:28,046 --> 00:19:29,646 Did you watch? Yes, I did. Yes. 368 00:19:29,646 --> 00:19:32,246 Of course. Pity you couldn't have been there for that one. 369 00:19:32,246 --> 00:19:35,006 I like Fergie, but it's not quite the same, is it? 370 00:19:35,006 --> 00:19:36,926 Di is a hard act to follow. 371 00:19:36,926 --> 00:19:39,886 So, this, uh, this is the studio. 372 00:19:39,886 --> 00:19:44,126 I didn't expect it to be in so much space and darkness. 373 00:19:44,126 --> 00:19:46,486 Well, you know, you kind of get used to it. 374 00:19:46,486 --> 00:19:48,246 Over here's our news desk. 375 00:19:50,606 --> 00:19:52,206 Oh, no, please, you can touch. 376 00:19:54,886 --> 00:19:56,286 I don't know if Dale said, 377 00:19:56,286 --> 00:20:00,086 but even when he was very little, he used to watch the news every night. 378 00:20:01,606 --> 00:20:04,446 From about seven years old, 379 00:20:04,446 --> 00:20:07,206 he'd watch every second, right through to the weather. 380 00:20:08,446 --> 00:20:09,886 Let me show you his desk. 381 00:20:12,846 --> 00:20:13,886 So... 382 00:20:15,726 --> 00:20:18,526 (TRAM BELL DINGS, DOOR OPENS) 383 00:20:20,406 --> 00:20:23,446 Is Tim with you? No? I thought he was with you. 384 00:20:23,446 --> 00:20:25,406 So sorry, sir, we will be out of your hair as soon as we can. 385 00:20:25,406 --> 00:20:29,326 OK, look, it's... (EXPLOSION) 386 00:20:34,486 --> 00:20:36,046 You right? Dale? 387 00:20:38,246 --> 00:20:40,166 I'm OK. I'm OK. 388 00:20:41,726 --> 00:20:43,886 (GLASS SHATTERS) 389 00:20:48,606 --> 00:20:50,686 Are you OK? 390 00:20:50,686 --> 00:20:53,686 (SHOUTING, COMMOTION) 391 00:21:00,566 --> 00:21:04,246 (SIREN WAILS) 392 00:21:05,246 --> 00:21:08,846 MAN: Get back! Get back now! 393 00:21:09,766 --> 00:21:10,806 Move! 394 00:21:12,446 --> 00:21:15,606 Over this way. Let's go this way. 395 00:21:15,606 --> 00:21:17,846 You'll be OK. Let's just go this way. 396 00:21:17,846 --> 00:21:19,966 Give us a hand here, mate? (COMMOTION CONTINUES) 397 00:21:31,966 --> 00:21:35,606 Dale! They've bombed the police building. 398 00:21:35,606 --> 00:21:37,006 Get Ross, get the camera. 399 00:21:43,166 --> 00:21:46,086 So, this is where Geoff would normally be tucked away, 400 00:21:46,086 --> 00:21:48,766 but he's sick today, so you'll have to make do 401 00:21:48,766 --> 00:21:50,926 with his wall of awards. 402 00:21:50,926 --> 00:21:52,486 (LAUGHS) 403 00:21:52,486 --> 00:21:54,806 Rotten luck to be sick on Easter. 404 00:21:54,806 --> 00:21:57,846 Um, so my office is just over here. 405 00:22:01,006 --> 00:22:03,486 Not as many awards, I'm afraid. (LAUGHS) 406 00:22:05,526 --> 00:22:07,686 MAN: (OVER RADIO) Code 48, Russell Street headquarters. 407 00:22:07,686 --> 00:22:09,766 Dispatch urgent assistance. Priority... 408 00:22:09,766 --> 00:22:12,326 Explosion, Russell Street! ALL: What? 409 00:22:12,326 --> 00:22:15,406 Um, I'll be back in just one second. 410 00:22:15,406 --> 00:22:18,366 Car two? Car two, come in. Car two, report back. 411 00:22:20,046 --> 00:22:22,286 Russell Street. There's been an explosion at the police station. 412 00:22:22,286 --> 00:22:24,206 Is Dale in the city? I'm trying to radio him. 413 00:22:24,206 --> 00:22:25,646 Car two, come in! 414 00:22:25,646 --> 00:22:27,166 Where in... Where in the city are they? 415 00:22:27,166 --> 00:22:29,126 The top end... They're at a bar called the Lincoln. 416 00:22:29,126 --> 00:22:31,446 It's just off La Trobe Street. I'm not sure how far up. 417 00:22:31,446 --> 00:22:33,966 Where's the link truck? Link truck, come in. 418 00:22:35,446 --> 00:22:37,606 Link truck, get to Russell Street immediately. 419 00:22:37,606 --> 00:22:39,726 The Lincoln, it's just south of the police station. 420 00:22:39,726 --> 00:22:41,806 Do you want me to go down there? No, Geoff's not here. 421 00:22:41,806 --> 00:22:44,046 You're on the desk. Get yourself into make-up quick as you can. 422 00:22:44,046 --> 00:22:46,046 Dennis to car two, come in! 423 00:22:46,046 --> 00:22:48,886 Can you please go and offer Mrs Jennings a cup of tea 424 00:22:48,886 --> 00:22:51,686 and make sure you keep that door shut? 425 00:22:51,686 --> 00:22:53,926 The bar's not answering. It's not even ringing. 426 00:22:53,926 --> 00:22:56,326 Dennis to car two. Car two, come in immediately. 427 00:22:59,686 --> 00:23:00,726 Could I get you a cuppa? 428 00:23:00,726 --> 00:23:02,846 Oh, just point me in the right direction. 429 00:23:02,846 --> 00:23:04,246 No, no, no. How do you like it? 430 00:23:04,246 --> 00:23:06,646 Ah, white with one, thanks. 431 00:23:06,646 --> 00:23:08,526 Sounding very lively out there. 432 00:23:08,526 --> 00:23:09,686 Mm. 433 00:23:09,686 --> 00:23:11,646 DENNIS: Jim, yes, it's me. I've got a truck out there. 434 00:23:11,646 --> 00:23:14,406 Russell Street bombing. What have you got? I've got a car out there. 435 00:23:15,566 --> 00:23:16,886 MAN: Here. Take it, take it. 436 00:23:16,886 --> 00:23:19,166 (COMMOTION) 437 00:23:21,646 --> 00:23:24,366 I'm standing here in Russell Street in Melbourne's CBD, 438 00:23:24,366 --> 00:23:26,286 where an explosion has just occurred. 439 00:23:26,286 --> 00:23:28,886 Behind me is the smoking wreck of a vehicle 440 00:23:28,886 --> 00:23:30,646 believed to be the source of these... 441 00:23:30,646 --> 00:23:33,046 (EXPLOSION, SCREAMING) 442 00:23:33,726 --> 00:23:36,446 MAN: Get back! Get back now! Move! 443 00:23:37,126 --> 00:23:40,166 That was the second explosion here on the Russell Street, 444 00:23:40,166 --> 00:23:42,526 right outside the police building, 445 00:23:42,526 --> 00:23:45,526 possibly a fuel tanker or some other explosive device. 446 00:23:45,526 --> 00:23:48,726 There are people running, screaming through the streets, 447 00:23:48,726 --> 00:23:50,526 crowds of people arriving now. 448 00:23:50,526 --> 00:23:53,646 And the police seem to be establishing a cordon. 449 00:23:53,646 --> 00:23:56,926 That's been the second explosion here in Russell Street today, 450 00:23:56,926 --> 00:23:59,246 sending the city into chaos. 451 00:23:59,246 --> 00:24:02,086 This has been Dale Jennings reporting for News At Six. 452 00:24:02,086 --> 00:24:03,366 (SIREN WAILS) 453 00:24:03,366 --> 00:24:04,606 OK. We're going? Where? 454 00:24:04,606 --> 00:24:05,926 We had a bomb go off in the middle of... 455 00:24:05,926 --> 00:24:08,286 We're the only ones here. No, I didn't sign up... 456 00:24:08,286 --> 00:24:09,846 Get some shots! It's OK. 457 00:24:09,846 --> 00:24:12,086 You can go back a bit... I know, I know! 458 00:24:12,086 --> 00:24:14,966 It's OK. It's OK. We've got this. 459 00:24:14,966 --> 00:24:16,086 Get the truck! 460 00:24:21,846 --> 00:24:23,286 Roll it out. 461 00:24:31,206 --> 00:24:33,366 DENNIS: Do you know which hospital they're taken to? 462 00:24:33,366 --> 00:24:35,526 We need to get to a hospital. 463 00:24:35,526 --> 00:24:37,166 Rob, what the fuck are you doing? What? 464 00:24:37,166 --> 00:24:40,006 Rob, where are the others? Rob! Where's the crew? 465 00:24:40,006 --> 00:24:42,606 Just grabbing extra shots. I caught a tram home. Why? 466 00:24:42,606 --> 00:24:44,006 Russell Street's been bombed. 467 00:24:44,006 --> 00:24:45,006 What? 468 00:24:45,006 --> 00:24:47,646 There's been a bombing at the police station a quarter of an hour ago. 469 00:24:47,646 --> 00:24:50,086 We were just around the corner. Is everything alright? 470 00:24:50,086 --> 00:24:51,886 No, no. Listen. 471 00:24:51,886 --> 00:24:55,926 Ah, Val, uh, there's been an explosion in the city. 472 00:24:55,926 --> 00:24:58,126 A bomb? Yeah, well, they think so. 473 00:24:58,126 --> 00:25:00,046 How... Near Dale? 474 00:25:00,046 --> 00:25:02,366 Dale was about a block away. 475 00:25:02,366 --> 00:25:04,526 We've been trying to radio them, but they haven't answered. 476 00:25:04,526 --> 00:25:05,606 But that's quite normal. 477 00:25:05,606 --> 00:25:07,446 If they filming, they're not near their radios. 478 00:25:07,446 --> 00:25:09,606 How big a bomb? We're not sure. 479 00:25:09,606 --> 00:25:11,846 Oh, my God. Can't anyone tell me where they're sending casualties? 480 00:25:11,846 --> 00:25:13,246 There's no details, no names. 481 00:25:13,246 --> 00:25:15,086 Noelene! Send News 4 to Royal Melbourne. 482 00:25:15,086 --> 00:25:18,766 The closest hospital to Russell Street is St Vincent's. 483 00:25:20,406 --> 00:25:22,246 I could head out there. Produce Rob. 484 00:25:22,246 --> 00:25:24,486 Covering the casualties. Interviewing survivors. 485 00:25:24,486 --> 00:25:26,926 No, there's no time, OK? It's Easter traffic and the roads are all... 486 00:25:26,926 --> 00:25:28,286 I know a back way. What? 487 00:25:28,286 --> 00:25:29,526 My dad delivers furniture. 488 00:25:29,526 --> 00:25:31,246 I used to help him navigate in the school holidays. 489 00:25:31,246 --> 00:25:32,406 Yeah, well, just... 490 00:25:32,406 --> 00:25:34,126 (OVER RADIO) This is Ross. Holy shit! 491 00:25:34,126 --> 00:25:36,326 Car two, car two, are you OK? 492 00:25:37,446 --> 00:25:38,926 We're fine. We're fine. 493 00:25:38,926 --> 00:25:40,766 We've got five minutes of story. 494 00:25:40,766 --> 00:25:43,566 Ground bloody zero. We're about to do interviews. 495 00:25:43,566 --> 00:25:44,726 Wait, is Dale there? 496 00:25:44,726 --> 00:25:46,686 No, no, they're still at the police station. 497 00:25:46,686 --> 00:25:49,446 Tell the boys the link truck's gonna come there, it's gonna meet them. 498 00:25:51,006 --> 00:25:52,486 That's such a relief. (CHUCKLES) 499 00:25:52,486 --> 00:25:53,886 Is he on his way back? 500 00:25:53,886 --> 00:25:56,286 Um, no, he's going to stay to do the live cross. 501 00:25:56,286 --> 00:25:57,606 It's not dangerous? No, no. 502 00:25:57,606 --> 00:25:59,686 The police would have swept the area. Please, you take a seat. 503 00:25:59,686 --> 00:26:01,846 Tell them to wait there. The link truck's gonna come and get them. 504 00:26:01,846 --> 00:26:05,686 Get ready. You two, get up to St Vincent's as soon as you can. 505 00:26:05,686 --> 00:26:07,366 Noelene, this is on you! Don't mess up. 506 00:26:07,366 --> 00:26:08,406 NOELENE: Yeah, OK! 507 00:26:09,726 --> 00:26:11,526 I'll come back when it's all over. 508 00:26:14,126 --> 00:26:16,406 MAN: (OVER RADIO) The first blast occurred just before one o'clock. 509 00:26:16,406 --> 00:26:19,686 You don't have to go in. You're still short of breath. 510 00:26:19,686 --> 00:26:23,686 Call Jean and tell her I'm 30 minutes away. 511 00:26:23,686 --> 00:26:26,606 Why don't you rest for another couple of hours? 512 00:26:26,606 --> 00:26:28,886 I'll say you'll be there for the main bulletin... 513 00:26:28,886 --> 00:26:32,206 I have covered this city for 30 years. 514 00:26:32,206 --> 00:26:34,446 And if you think I'm sitting out a terrorist attack, 515 00:26:34,446 --> 00:26:35,806 you're sorely mistaken. 516 00:26:35,806 --> 00:26:38,446 Fine. But I'm driving. I'm fine! 517 00:26:40,086 --> 00:26:41,126 Call Jean, please. 518 00:26:45,646 --> 00:26:47,286 (DIALS NUMBER) 519 00:26:52,726 --> 00:26:53,726 Hello, Jean? 520 00:26:53,726 --> 00:26:56,646 I'm just letting you know that Geoff has just heard the news 521 00:26:56,646 --> 00:26:58,486 and he's on his way. 522 00:26:58,486 --> 00:27:01,166 Yes, he was under the weather... 523 00:27:01,166 --> 00:27:03,006 I'm absolutely fine. 524 00:27:03,006 --> 00:27:04,566 He's vastly improved. 525 00:27:04,566 --> 00:27:06,766 (HELICOPTER WHIRRS) Right. Out, please. Come on. 526 00:27:06,766 --> 00:27:08,086 Out, out, come on. 527 00:27:08,086 --> 00:27:10,246 Move. Move, move, move, move, move. Yep. 528 00:27:10,246 --> 00:27:11,886 Back further. Right back away from the entrance. 529 00:27:11,886 --> 00:27:13,766 If you could just confirm how many have been admitted... 530 00:27:13,766 --> 00:27:15,966 Alright, back further. Thank you. 531 00:27:15,966 --> 00:27:18,366 Stay here. Get anyone who looks like they've come from Russell Street. 532 00:27:18,366 --> 00:27:19,966 Hey, he just said no filming. 533 00:27:19,966 --> 00:27:22,446 No filming IN the hospital, not out here. 534 00:27:22,446 --> 00:27:24,526 I can't bail up people coming out of a hospital. 535 00:27:24,526 --> 00:27:26,326 Get the next person. I'll be back. 536 00:27:27,766 --> 00:27:29,526 You know what she's doing? Nuh. 537 00:27:29,526 --> 00:27:32,166 Ready? Let's get the detective. Excuse me, Detective. Detective. 538 00:27:32,166 --> 00:27:33,646 Dale Jennings from the News at Six. 539 00:27:33,646 --> 00:27:35,646 Could I ask you some questions, please? 540 00:27:35,646 --> 00:27:37,566 Where were you when the explosion just occurred? 541 00:27:37,566 --> 00:27:38,646 WOMAN: I was on the first floor. 542 00:27:38,646 --> 00:27:41,086 I heard a very loud bang and glass breaking 543 00:27:41,086 --> 00:27:43,046 and just a lot of screaming from outside. 544 00:27:43,046 --> 00:27:44,766 And how did you get injured? 545 00:27:44,766 --> 00:27:45,886 Falling glass. 546 00:27:45,886 --> 00:27:47,206 Just one moment. 547 00:27:48,566 --> 00:27:49,966 Seven admitted from the bombing, 548 00:27:49,966 --> 00:27:51,606 all in a stable condition, except one - 549 00:27:51,606 --> 00:27:53,406 a policewoman with severe burns. 550 00:27:53,406 --> 00:27:56,326 Uh, this gentleman is Terry. 551 00:27:56,326 --> 00:27:59,286 He was working in the city very close by when he almost... 552 00:27:59,286 --> 00:28:00,926 Rob Rickards! (CHUCKLES) 553 00:28:00,926 --> 00:28:03,726 Go the Saints! Lifetime member. 554 00:28:03,726 --> 00:28:06,286 Mate, I was in the G. '71 grand final. 555 00:28:06,286 --> 00:28:07,406 Ah! Heartbreaker. 556 00:28:07,406 --> 00:28:09,326 Hey, are you still mates with Barry Breen? 557 00:28:09,326 --> 00:28:10,846 Hey, yeah, still mates with Beaver, yeah. 558 00:28:10,846 --> 00:28:12,446 Sorry. Can we just get the interview quickly? 559 00:28:12,446 --> 00:28:14,126 Yeah, sorry. Are we good? 560 00:28:14,126 --> 00:28:15,886 OK, uh... (CLEARS THROAT) 561 00:28:15,886 --> 00:28:19,446 Terry, you were in the city when the bombing occurred... 562 00:28:19,446 --> 00:28:21,086 I work just down the street, yes. 563 00:28:21,086 --> 00:28:23,326 Could I ask you what that was like? 564 00:28:23,326 --> 00:28:26,606 I was...I was facing the window and I heard the explosion 565 00:28:26,606 --> 00:28:28,646 and the window just shook. 566 00:28:28,646 --> 00:28:32,046 The glass panel just moved. It was like a gas explosion. 567 00:28:32,046 --> 00:28:33,766 Were you frightened? Very frightened. 568 00:28:33,766 --> 00:28:36,366 I mean, you could feel the force of it even inside. 569 00:28:36,366 --> 00:28:38,486 Thank you very much. Take care, OK? 570 00:28:38,486 --> 00:28:39,486 Alright. Cut. 571 00:28:39,486 --> 00:28:42,566 Ross, take the tape, put it in a cab, get a reference number, 572 00:28:42,566 --> 00:28:43,606 then radio Dennis, alright? 573 00:28:43,606 --> 00:28:46,006 If you can't find a cab, tell Dennis to send a cadet to pick it up. 574 00:28:46,006 --> 00:28:47,086 OK. Say it back. 575 00:28:47,086 --> 00:28:49,446 Ah, find a cab, put the tape in it... 576 00:28:49,446 --> 00:28:50,966 Reference number. Get a reference number. 577 00:28:50,966 --> 00:28:52,566 Tell Dennis or...or.... A cadet. 578 00:28:52,566 --> 00:28:54,446 Send a cadet. Yeah, yeah. Then come straight back. 579 00:28:54,446 --> 00:28:55,726 Then come back here. Go. 580 00:28:56,846 --> 00:28:59,406 Oh, I just automatically ran outside to see what was happening 581 00:28:59,406 --> 00:29:01,486 and then just started helping clear people away. 582 00:29:01,486 --> 00:29:02,566 Good on you, mate. 583 00:29:02,566 --> 00:29:05,126 At what point did you realise you'd injured yourself? 584 00:29:05,126 --> 00:29:07,606 Oh. When an ambo told me to lie down in the stretcher. 585 00:29:08,966 --> 00:29:11,366 Good. Good. Terry, terrific, mate. 586 00:29:11,366 --> 00:29:12,566 Good on ya. Cheers. 587 00:29:12,566 --> 00:29:14,446 Look after yourself. Yes, yes, good to meet ya. 588 00:29:14,446 --> 00:29:15,966 When did that car get here? 589 00:29:15,966 --> 00:29:16,966 MAN: What car? 590 00:29:16,966 --> 00:29:19,206 The one parked across our news car. 591 00:29:19,206 --> 00:29:21,446 Where are they? Did you see them pull up? 592 00:29:21,446 --> 00:29:23,486 Yeah, it was the CVN news boys. 593 00:29:23,486 --> 00:29:25,166 They told me they'd be 10 minutes. 594 00:29:25,166 --> 00:29:26,726 Back it out. Just back it out. 595 00:29:26,726 --> 00:29:29,086 I... Noels, we can't. I don't know if we can do that. 596 00:29:29,086 --> 00:29:30,966 DENNIS: (OVER RADIO) Car three? 597 00:29:30,966 --> 00:29:32,846 Oh... Car three? 598 00:29:32,846 --> 00:29:34,126 No, wait... 599 00:29:34,126 --> 00:29:36,286 Dennis to car three. 600 00:29:36,286 --> 00:29:38,446 Car three, are you there? I'll find him. 601 00:29:38,446 --> 00:29:41,126 Ryan, if they come back and move, we're leaving without you. 602 00:29:41,126 --> 00:29:43,246 Car three, are you there? Car three? 603 00:29:45,086 --> 00:29:46,406 Dennis to car three. 604 00:29:48,046 --> 00:29:49,966 Dennis, this is car three. ETA? 605 00:29:50,886 --> 00:29:51,926 We're still at St Vincent's. 606 00:29:51,926 --> 00:29:54,606 What? We've got the story. We're just... 607 00:29:54,606 --> 00:29:56,526 We've been parked in. 608 00:29:56,526 --> 00:29:58,286 I thought you said you had some magical back way. 609 00:29:58,286 --> 00:30:01,126 We're not stuck in traffic. We're... 610 00:30:01,126 --> 00:30:03,326 It's a car... No, no, no. 611 00:30:03,326 --> 00:30:06,086 Dennis, it's me. Look, the CVN lads parked us in. 612 00:30:06,086 --> 00:30:08,526 They told me they'd be 10 minutes. 613 00:30:08,526 --> 00:30:10,606 You've got 25 minutes to make the bulletin. 614 00:30:11,286 --> 00:30:12,286 Can we push it? 615 00:30:12,286 --> 00:30:13,606 You weren't ready for this, Noelene. 616 00:30:13,606 --> 00:30:15,286 Shouldn't have bloody listened to you. 617 00:30:19,526 --> 00:30:21,286 Noels, it's OK. 618 00:30:21,286 --> 00:30:22,766 It's not OK. 619 00:30:22,766 --> 00:30:24,926 I've waited three years for this shot. 620 00:30:32,726 --> 00:30:33,806 Righto. 621 00:30:35,286 --> 00:30:36,366 What are you doing? 622 00:30:36,366 --> 00:30:37,806 Don't worry, Noels. See you back there. 623 00:30:37,806 --> 00:30:39,966 You can't run the whole way. 624 00:30:39,966 --> 00:30:41,086 No, I'll be right... 625 00:30:48,246 --> 00:30:51,326 Geoff's here. What? Yep. Geoff, Geoff, Geoff... 626 00:30:53,046 --> 00:30:54,206 Geoff. 627 00:30:54,206 --> 00:30:56,726 Do we have a statement from the premier, police commissioner? 628 00:30:56,726 --> 00:30:58,966 Working on it. Call the premier's office? 629 00:30:58,966 --> 00:31:02,126 If I can get through to Frank, we might get an interview with Cain. 630 00:31:02,126 --> 00:31:04,646 Has anybody claimed responsibility? Not yet. 631 00:31:04,646 --> 00:31:05,966 No fatalities? 632 00:31:05,966 --> 00:31:09,006 Nothing so far, but I've got Noelene and Rob out at St Vincent's... 633 00:31:09,006 --> 00:31:10,406 MURRAY: 13! 634 00:31:10,406 --> 00:31:13,206 Bloody cabbie charged me 13 bucks for it. Can you believe it? 635 00:31:13,206 --> 00:31:15,286 From the city! Said it was danger money. 636 00:31:15,286 --> 00:31:16,286 Doing a live cross? 637 00:31:16,286 --> 00:31:17,566 I got a link truck on route with Vic. 638 00:31:17,566 --> 00:31:20,126 Vic? Yeah, he's got more experience. 639 00:31:20,126 --> 00:31:22,126 We have a reporter there who was an eyewitness. 640 00:31:22,126 --> 00:31:25,086 Dale struggles with live crosses. Let him struggle. 641 00:31:25,086 --> 00:31:27,566 He witnessed the full impact of the bombing. 642 00:31:27,566 --> 00:31:28,886 Struggle's good. 643 00:31:28,886 --> 00:31:31,566 Shut me down, but there's something about explosions and Dale Jennings 644 00:31:31,566 --> 00:31:33,406 that makes me want to see this tape first. 645 00:31:33,406 --> 00:31:35,486 Murray, are you here? Yeah, right behind ya. 646 00:31:35,486 --> 00:31:37,926 Behind me is the smoking wreck of a vehicle 647 00:31:37,926 --> 00:31:39,406 which appears to be the source... 648 00:31:39,406 --> 00:31:40,966 (EXPLOSION) 649 00:31:42,166 --> 00:31:45,206 That was the second explosion here on Russell Street, 650 00:31:45,206 --> 00:31:47,046 right outside the police station. 651 00:31:47,046 --> 00:31:51,046 It appears to be some fuel tanker or some other explosive device. 652 00:31:51,046 --> 00:31:53,926 There are crowds of people arriving, people are screaming. 653 00:31:53,926 --> 00:31:55,846 And now the police are... 654 00:31:55,846 --> 00:31:57,126 (STOPS TAPE) 655 00:31:57,126 --> 00:31:59,886 Dale Jennings. Dale bloody Jennings. 656 00:32:02,166 --> 00:32:05,206 (PANTS) 657 00:32:06,086 --> 00:32:07,406 Hey. 658 00:32:07,406 --> 00:32:08,806 Is that Rob Rickards? 659 00:32:18,326 --> 00:32:20,806 Dennis! Where's your crew? 660 00:32:20,806 --> 00:32:22,606 Oh, I left them. They're parked in. 661 00:32:22,606 --> 00:32:24,006 Oh, God. Can one crew stay together today? 662 00:32:24,006 --> 00:32:25,326 Hey, hey... What? 663 00:32:25,326 --> 00:32:27,366 We got interviews. Oh, mate, it's too late. 664 00:32:27,366 --> 00:32:30,446 Oi, I just...I just ran all the way from Fitzroy. 665 00:32:30,446 --> 00:32:32,726 I think I've pulled my bloody hamstring. 666 00:32:32,726 --> 00:32:34,526 Well, go and see where Murray is. 667 00:32:34,526 --> 00:32:36,606 You got two minutes. Bloody go. 668 00:32:36,606 --> 00:32:38,486 Ah! Murray! 669 00:32:38,486 --> 00:32:39,766 Sorry, sorry. 670 00:32:39,766 --> 00:32:41,286 Murray? Sorry. 671 00:32:41,286 --> 00:32:42,886 Murray? 672 00:33:05,046 --> 00:33:07,406 That's it. Good work, mate. 673 00:33:07,406 --> 00:33:09,206 Noels, Noels. Can we give her a squiz? 674 00:33:09,206 --> 00:33:10,726 What? No. There's no time. 675 00:33:10,726 --> 00:33:12,126 Don't care what you think. Sorry! 676 00:33:12,126 --> 00:33:15,246 Ah, OK, it was a bit paint by numbers, 677 00:33:15,246 --> 00:33:16,886 but I think I got the right order. 678 00:33:16,886 --> 00:33:19,206 It was the best I could do anyway. You got it back in time? 679 00:33:19,206 --> 00:33:21,926 Thank you. Ah... It's alright. 680 00:33:23,286 --> 00:33:24,806 (EXHALES, LAUGHS) 681 00:33:24,806 --> 00:33:26,326 (LAUGHS) 682 00:33:26,326 --> 00:33:28,006 Ah, jeez. 683 00:33:30,846 --> 00:33:32,086 Shall we go upstairs? 684 00:33:32,086 --> 00:33:33,526 Yeah, yeah, you're going to be on the telly. 685 00:33:33,526 --> 00:33:35,166 You should call your parents. Call your parents. 686 00:33:35,166 --> 00:33:37,206 MAN: 30 seconds. Look alive, people. 687 00:33:37,206 --> 00:33:39,246 (HELEN CLEARS THROAT) Ooh... 688 00:33:41,366 --> 00:33:44,686 MAN: We've got nothing from Russell Street but we can't stay here, mate. 689 00:33:44,686 --> 00:33:45,726 We don't have a connection. 690 00:33:45,726 --> 00:33:47,926 Yes, I can hear you. Can you hear me? 691 00:33:49,286 --> 00:33:51,526 They're saying they can hear me, but they don't have a picture. 692 00:33:51,526 --> 00:33:53,606 We're working on it. I've got picture. 693 00:33:53,606 --> 00:33:56,206 OK, OK, so we still don't have any pictures of Dale, 694 00:33:56,206 --> 00:33:58,566 so you're just going to have to go with the first story, 695 00:33:58,566 --> 00:34:00,366 go the first story, and on in 10. 696 00:34:00,366 --> 00:34:02,206 No, we're not dropping the crosses, are we? 697 00:34:02,206 --> 00:34:03,566 Five... 698 00:34:03,566 --> 00:34:06,206 Just indicate to me as soon as you've got a picture 699 00:34:06,206 --> 00:34:07,646 and tell them to just keep on trying. 700 00:34:07,646 --> 00:34:10,406 I wouldn't hold your breath. On my hand. 701 00:34:12,246 --> 00:34:13,406 GEOFF: It's happened. 702 00:34:13,406 --> 00:34:17,806 Terrorism hits Melbourne as six bombs explode, injuring 21 people. 703 00:34:17,806 --> 00:34:19,846 Good evening to viewers around Australia 704 00:34:19,846 --> 00:34:21,686 and welcome to News At Six. 705 00:34:21,686 --> 00:34:25,166 News At Six reporters found themselves first on the scene 706 00:34:25,166 --> 00:34:27,726 of the lunchtime attack on Russell Street police headquarters. 707 00:34:27,726 --> 00:34:29,206 Let me know when you get a connection. 708 00:34:29,206 --> 00:34:31,006 We're supposed to be right at the top of the bulletin. 709 00:34:31,006 --> 00:34:32,886 I know. 710 00:34:32,886 --> 00:34:35,126 OK, the bulletin's on. They want to throw to me in seconds. 711 00:34:35,126 --> 00:34:37,966 Sorry, mate. I'm just getting weird black spots. 712 00:34:37,966 --> 00:34:39,486 You know what? I'm just, ah... 713 00:34:39,486 --> 00:34:41,086 You know what? Dale, stay in position. 714 00:34:44,286 --> 00:34:45,646 (IGNITION RUMBLES) Alright. Yes. 715 00:34:45,646 --> 00:34:47,566 Dale, stay in position. Ross, can you help me? 716 00:34:47,566 --> 00:34:49,926 ..burns to 80% of her body. 717 00:34:49,926 --> 00:34:52,366 Magistrate Ian West has also been injured in the blast. 718 00:34:53,246 --> 00:34:55,606 Wait, wait, wait. Tim! Tim, we got a picture! 719 00:34:55,606 --> 00:34:56,966 OK, we're up. We're up. 720 00:34:56,966 --> 00:35:00,126 Commissioner of Operations Keith Thompson said 721 00:35:00,126 --> 00:35:03,406 today's attack placed Melbourne at the forefront of world terrorism. 722 00:35:04,526 --> 00:35:05,846 But before we begin our coverage, 723 00:35:05,846 --> 00:35:09,726 we'll cross now to reporter Dale Jennings, who's live at the scene. 724 00:35:11,566 --> 00:35:14,446 Dale, are you at the site of the blast? 725 00:35:14,446 --> 00:35:15,606 That's right, Helen. 726 00:35:15,606 --> 00:35:17,846 And you'll see behind me is the wreck of the vehicle 727 00:35:17,846 --> 00:35:20,326 believed to be the source of the explosion. 728 00:35:20,326 --> 00:35:22,526 And even here, 100 metres away, 729 00:35:22,526 --> 00:35:25,006 there's glass and wreckage underfoot. 730 00:35:25,006 --> 00:35:27,446 You were filming just two blocks from police headquarters 731 00:35:27,446 --> 00:35:28,806 when the bomb went off. 732 00:35:28,806 --> 00:35:30,446 What was it like to be so close? 733 00:35:30,446 --> 00:35:32,286 It was a complete shock. 734 00:35:32,286 --> 00:35:34,846 We were completing a story just south of here 735 00:35:34,846 --> 00:35:38,126 when there was a tremendous bang and a great deal of shattered glass. 736 00:35:38,126 --> 00:35:40,846 I stepped out to see a huge plume of smoke, 737 00:35:40,846 --> 00:35:43,006 which I followed here to Russell Street 738 00:35:43,006 --> 00:35:45,766 and to the burning wreckage you see behind me. 739 00:35:45,766 --> 00:35:49,126 There were several injured people, including multiple police officers. 740 00:35:49,126 --> 00:35:51,086 Was there instant panic? 741 00:35:51,086 --> 00:35:54,566 I think people were more shocked and disorientated than panicked. 742 00:35:54,566 --> 00:35:56,606 But then there were several more explosions, 743 00:35:56,606 --> 00:36:00,606 and that's when a state of chaos and hysteria set in. 744 00:36:00,606 --> 00:36:02,406 Dale, were you injured? 745 00:36:02,406 --> 00:36:04,526 There might be a bruise or two in the morning, 746 00:36:04,526 --> 00:36:07,006 but I am perfectly well enough intact. 747 00:36:08,406 --> 00:36:10,046 Thank you, Dale. And stay safe. 748 00:36:12,486 --> 00:36:15,806 Dale Jennings there, live from Russell Street. 749 00:36:15,806 --> 00:36:17,886 Today's attack stands out as Melbourne's... 750 00:36:17,886 --> 00:36:19,206 We're out. 751 00:36:19,206 --> 00:36:23,046 (CLAPS) Lovely work, fellas. 752 00:36:23,046 --> 00:36:24,046 Really. 753 00:36:24,046 --> 00:36:26,246 Tell you what, I've got some beers in the truck if you boys are keen. 754 00:36:26,246 --> 00:36:27,566 What do you say? Shit yeah. 755 00:36:27,566 --> 00:36:28,566 Yeah? 756 00:36:34,246 --> 00:36:35,766 Thanks for the technical save. 757 00:36:49,686 --> 00:36:52,886 Victims of the explosions were immediately rushed via ambulance 758 00:36:52,886 --> 00:36:54,806 to Melbourne's major hospitals. 759 00:36:54,806 --> 00:36:58,366 Security guard Terry Whittaker was injured whilst rendering assistance 760 00:36:58,366 --> 00:37:00,006 in the immediate aftermath. 761 00:37:00,006 --> 00:37:02,126 He was taken to St Vincent's Hospital, 762 00:37:02,126 --> 00:37:04,926 where he spoke to Rob Rickards. 763 00:37:04,926 --> 00:37:07,686 ROB: Terry, you were in the city when the bombing occurred. 764 00:37:07,686 --> 00:37:09,686 TERRY: That's right, yeah. And what were you doing? 765 00:37:09,686 --> 00:37:13,006 I was working at the courthouse, doing security, 766 00:37:13,006 --> 00:37:15,046 when the bomb went off, um, yeah. 767 00:37:15,046 --> 00:37:16,406 What was that like? 768 00:37:16,406 --> 00:37:18,766 Oh, it was just this enormous boom. 769 00:37:18,766 --> 00:37:20,806 You know, the force of it threw me back. 770 00:37:20,806 --> 00:37:23,806 It...it...it felt like the building was trying to take off 771 00:37:23,806 --> 00:37:25,206 and then land again. 772 00:37:25,206 --> 00:37:28,166 At what point did you realise that you were injured yourself? 773 00:37:28,166 --> 00:37:31,406 Oh, when an ambo told me to lie down in the stretcher. 774 00:37:32,326 --> 00:37:35,846 We'll be back with a statement from the premier after the break. 775 00:37:35,846 --> 00:37:39,046 Dennis will send you out again. He'd be mad not to. 776 00:37:39,046 --> 00:37:40,566 Look what you did, Noels. 777 00:37:45,126 --> 00:37:46,886 Rob... Yeah? 778 00:37:48,206 --> 00:37:52,406 ..if you ever have any time, will you talk me through a footy game? 779 00:37:52,406 --> 00:37:55,326 Ah, well, the season hasn't started yet. 780 00:37:55,326 --> 00:37:56,966 Even just a tape. 781 00:37:56,966 --> 00:38:00,566 What, do you like your footy? No, but I need to learn. 782 00:38:00,566 --> 00:38:04,086 I mean, I see what we play in the bulletin, obviously, but... 783 00:38:04,086 --> 00:38:07,406 So you've never sat down and watched a game of footy? 784 00:38:07,406 --> 00:38:10,006 Nuh. (LAUGHS) 785 00:38:10,006 --> 00:38:11,006 Noelene... 786 00:38:12,326 --> 00:38:16,006 ..Aussie Rules footy is the single best sport on the planet, 787 00:38:16,006 --> 00:38:18,926 and I am the single best person to explain it to you. 788 00:38:22,766 --> 00:38:24,686 Dennis, you there? 789 00:38:24,686 --> 00:38:27,326 DENNIS: (OVER PHONE) Yeah. Is Helen off the air? 790 00:38:27,326 --> 00:38:30,126 No, we're extending tonight. 791 00:38:30,126 --> 00:38:32,166 I don't suppose my mother's there? Yeah. 792 00:38:32,166 --> 00:38:33,886 She was with Helen all arvo. 793 00:38:33,886 --> 00:38:37,086 Can you apologise to them and tell them not to wait for me? 794 00:38:37,086 --> 00:38:38,566 They've put the whole city into lockdown. 795 00:38:38,566 --> 00:38:41,086 I don't think I'm getting out of here anytime soon. 796 00:38:41,086 --> 00:38:42,766 Will do. 797 00:38:42,766 --> 00:38:44,566 And, Dale... Yeah? 798 00:38:46,406 --> 00:38:47,846 Good work today, mate. 799 00:38:49,686 --> 00:38:51,006 Thanks. 800 00:39:02,486 --> 00:39:03,966 Do you want to walk it off? 801 00:39:05,686 --> 00:39:08,166 Got to grab the rest of the gear anyway. 802 00:39:09,046 --> 00:39:10,246 OK. 803 00:39:21,286 --> 00:39:23,366 (KNOCKS) 804 00:39:23,366 --> 00:39:24,966 Hello? 805 00:39:24,966 --> 00:39:26,486 I think they've evacuated the city. 806 00:39:57,806 --> 00:39:59,566 Might grab us some shots. 807 00:40:54,446 --> 00:40:55,606 Dale. 808 00:41:02,726 --> 00:41:04,526 VAL: He did so well, didn't he? 809 00:41:04,526 --> 00:41:06,286 I know I'm biased but... 810 00:41:06,286 --> 00:41:07,326 He was incredible. 811 00:41:08,526 --> 00:41:09,806 He was the lead in every state. 812 00:41:09,806 --> 00:41:11,806 Millions of people are going to see what he did today. 813 00:41:17,766 --> 00:41:20,526 I have to confess that I haven't actually used a crockpot before. 814 00:41:20,526 --> 00:41:22,006 I bought it especially. 815 00:41:22,006 --> 00:41:25,046 And I just am not sure if I put the rice in the pot 816 00:41:25,046 --> 00:41:27,126 or if I cook the rice on the stove first. 817 00:41:27,126 --> 00:41:29,046 Let...let me do it. 818 00:41:29,046 --> 00:41:31,926 Such a relief to feel like I'm useful. 819 00:41:31,926 --> 00:41:34,486 All yours. You can pour the drinks. 820 00:41:34,486 --> 00:41:37,006 Yes. THAT I can do. 821 00:41:41,326 --> 00:41:43,006 I was so nervous about meeting you. 822 00:41:43,006 --> 00:41:44,446 Oh, please. 823 00:41:46,806 --> 00:41:48,926 Has Dale met your parents yet? 824 00:41:48,926 --> 00:41:50,326 No. 825 00:41:50,326 --> 00:41:52,606 Will they be joining us for Easter? 826 00:41:52,606 --> 00:41:56,686 Um, I don't really have much contact with my family, actually. 827 00:41:56,686 --> 00:42:00,086 I haven't since I was a teenager. 828 00:42:00,086 --> 00:42:02,446 Oh. Yeah. Things just got all... 829 00:42:03,926 --> 00:42:05,646 ..just a bit... 830 00:42:05,646 --> 00:42:07,606 It can be a difficult time. 831 00:42:07,606 --> 00:42:09,646 Yeah. 832 00:42:09,646 --> 00:42:12,086 I made a lot of mistakes when Dale was that age. 833 00:42:12,086 --> 00:42:13,846 I'm sure you know. 834 00:42:13,846 --> 00:42:15,286 No. 835 00:42:18,246 --> 00:42:22,006 Dale's father died when he was 15, and I... 836 00:42:26,686 --> 00:42:29,646 ..I wasn't much of a mother for a good while. 837 00:42:32,726 --> 00:42:34,846 I went to pieces, really. 838 00:42:34,846 --> 00:42:36,606 Tried to hide it. That made it worse. 839 00:42:37,966 --> 00:42:39,086 Dale had to hold me together. 840 00:42:41,526 --> 00:42:42,526 For years. 841 00:42:45,926 --> 00:42:47,246 I know that he adores you. 842 00:42:48,846 --> 00:42:50,646 I'm doing my best to make it up to him. 843 00:42:52,166 --> 00:42:54,126 It's all you can do, really, isn't it? 844 00:42:54,126 --> 00:42:55,126 Yeah. 845 00:42:58,606 --> 00:42:59,766 Cheers. 846 00:42:59,766 --> 00:43:01,846 (LAUGHTER, APPLAUSE ON TV) 847 00:43:01,846 --> 00:43:04,686 MAN: (ON TV) Adam... (CAR APPROACHES) 848 00:43:06,206 --> 00:43:07,966 ..I've just realised something. 849 00:43:07,966 --> 00:43:10,566 MAN: (ON TV) What is it? (LAUGHTER, APPLAUSE) 850 00:43:15,206 --> 00:43:16,646 I'm naked and I'm ashamed. 851 00:43:18,246 --> 00:43:20,006 I can see you're naked and I don't mind. 852 00:43:20,006 --> 00:43:21,366 (LAUGHTER) 853 00:43:23,006 --> 00:43:26,766 I think it's...beautiful. 854 00:43:30,926 --> 00:43:34,286 (CAR HORN HONKS) 855 00:43:51,726 --> 00:43:53,046 Geoff? 856 00:44:03,526 --> 00:44:04,806 Geoff? 857 00:44:05,926 --> 00:44:07,166 Geoff? 858 00:44:07,166 --> 00:44:08,966 Oh! Darling! 859 00:44:08,966 --> 00:44:12,286 Oh, my God! Geoff! 860 00:44:12,286 --> 00:44:16,206 Oh! What is it? Is it... Is it your chest? 861 00:44:16,206 --> 00:44:19,006 Hold on, darling. Just hold on. 862 00:44:19,006 --> 00:44:22,006 I'm going to call an ambulance, OK? 863 00:44:22,006 --> 00:44:23,326 (DOOR CLOSES) 864 00:44:31,046 --> 00:44:32,486 Hi. 865 00:44:34,406 --> 00:44:36,006 Are you OK? Yeah. 866 00:44:38,686 --> 00:44:41,126 Sorry I'm so late. Oh, please. Are you OK? 867 00:44:41,126 --> 00:44:42,406 Yeah. 868 00:44:42,406 --> 00:44:43,806 I've put your mum in the spare room 869 00:44:43,806 --> 00:44:45,566 because it got too late to drive her to yours. 870 00:44:49,566 --> 00:44:51,806 Sure you're OK? Yeah. 871 00:44:51,806 --> 00:44:53,366 You want some water? 872 00:44:53,366 --> 00:44:54,766 No. Something to eat? 873 00:44:54,766 --> 00:44:56,406 No. 874 00:44:56,406 --> 00:44:57,486 Sit down. 875 00:44:58,486 --> 00:44:59,846 Oh, my God. 876 00:45:01,246 --> 00:45:03,646 Dale, trust me, 877 00:45:03,646 --> 00:45:06,446 everything changes after what you did today. 878 00:45:15,646 --> 00:45:18,126 I think all the adrenaline just left my body. 879 00:45:18,126 --> 00:45:19,406 Yeah. 880 00:45:22,726 --> 00:45:24,086 I need to have a shower. 881 00:45:24,086 --> 00:45:25,606 OK. 882 00:45:26,566 --> 00:45:27,846 (SOFTLY) I love you. 883 00:45:44,246 --> 00:45:46,126 (SOFTLY) I love you. 884 00:45:51,406 --> 00:45:53,846 I'm going to wait here for you, OK? 885 00:46:08,486 --> 00:46:10,206 (EXCLAIMS) 886 00:46:10,206 --> 00:46:12,486 WOMAN: Nurse Vickers required in emergency. 887 00:46:12,486 --> 00:46:15,446 (MONITOR BEEPS) 888 00:46:15,446 --> 00:46:16,926 (CLEARS THROAT) 889 00:46:23,646 --> 00:46:25,846 Evelyn. 890 00:46:25,846 --> 00:46:27,166 Oh. 891 00:46:28,886 --> 00:46:30,526 How is he? (MONITOR BEEPS) 892 00:46:34,286 --> 00:46:36,886 EVELYN: Emergency heart bypass. 893 00:46:36,886 --> 00:46:38,766 He was six hours in surgery. 894 00:46:38,766 --> 00:46:39,966 Oh, Jesus Christ. 895 00:46:39,966 --> 00:46:43,846 But successful? They think so, yes. 896 00:46:43,846 --> 00:46:46,486 They said it'd be a few months of recovery. 897 00:46:46,486 --> 00:46:50,006 I've just spoken to the CEO, 898 00:46:50,006 --> 00:46:53,846 and he wants the best doctors for Geoff, the best care. 899 00:46:53,846 --> 00:46:55,566 So if there's anything he needs... 900 00:46:55,566 --> 00:46:57,446 Just promise me... 901 00:46:57,446 --> 00:46:58,526 Hmm? 902 00:46:58,526 --> 00:47:00,246 ..you won't use this to axe him. 903 00:47:00,246 --> 00:47:01,766 Oh, no. That goes without saying. 904 00:47:01,766 --> 00:47:03,846 I want you to say it. Of course. 905 00:47:03,846 --> 00:47:06,246 But, you know, you don't need to worry about that now. 906 00:47:06,246 --> 00:47:08,326 He'll need to hear it when he wakes up. 907 00:47:08,326 --> 00:47:09,326 Of course. 908 00:47:09,326 --> 00:47:14,086 That the network is supporting his recovery and his return to the desk. 909 00:47:14,086 --> 00:47:16,966 And I am sure the CEO will call him 910 00:47:16,966 --> 00:47:21,206 and he will say words... to that effect. 911 00:47:23,286 --> 00:47:25,286 It needs to be said publicly. 912 00:47:25,286 --> 00:47:26,486 OK. 913 00:47:27,806 --> 00:47:30,166 CEO wants an update, so I will... 914 00:47:31,886 --> 00:47:34,206 ..give you your privacy. 915 00:47:48,286 --> 00:47:51,206 Hello, Peter, it's Evelyn Walters. 916 00:47:51,206 --> 00:47:54,526 Geoff suffered a heart attack late last night. 917 00:47:55,606 --> 00:47:58,886 Thank you. Thank you. 918 00:47:58,886 --> 00:48:03,886 He's undergone heart bypass surgery and he's doing well, 919 00:48:03,886 --> 00:48:07,846 but obviously there will be public interest, 920 00:48:07,846 --> 00:48:10,846 and Geoff's been very clear. 921 00:48:10,846 --> 00:48:15,086 He wants the exclusive to go to you at the Sun. 922 00:48:16,886 --> 00:48:21,046 This is contingent on it being in print by tomorrow at the latest. 923 00:48:22,726 --> 00:48:24,566 Absolutely. 924 00:48:24,566 --> 00:48:27,486 Absolutely, I can give you all the details, 925 00:48:27,486 --> 00:48:31,806 but Geoff had a quote he was very keen for me pass on. 926 00:48:31,806 --> 00:48:33,086 Do you have a pen? 927 00:48:35,606 --> 00:48:38,286 "I have a long road ahead of me, 928 00:48:38,286 --> 00:48:42,486 "but with the support of my family and my loyal viewers, 929 00:48:42,486 --> 00:48:48,646 "I will absolutely be back on air in July, and I can't wait." 930 00:48:50,926 --> 00:48:52,366 Shall I repeat that? 931 00:49:07,246 --> 00:49:08,726 Do you have a minute? 932 00:49:13,806 --> 00:49:15,926 Do you want to go for a walk? Grab a drink? 933 00:49:15,926 --> 00:49:17,166 No. 934 00:49:24,526 --> 00:49:28,086 Alright. I feel like I should explain myself. 935 00:49:28,086 --> 00:49:31,206 I was...I was in a bit of a strange state yesterday. 936 00:49:32,486 --> 00:49:34,086 Right. 937 00:49:34,086 --> 00:49:36,166 It's just the shock of everything. 938 00:49:36,166 --> 00:49:39,166 I don't actually remember what happened or in what order. 939 00:49:39,166 --> 00:49:42,086 So I was just there, it could have been anybody. 940 00:49:45,806 --> 00:49:47,446 The shots, adrenaline... 941 00:49:49,726 --> 00:49:54,726 I just came to say that, um, whatever happened between us, 942 00:49:54,726 --> 00:49:56,486 um, 943 00:49:56,486 --> 00:49:58,766 I hope it doesn't affect things going forward. 944 00:49:59,846 --> 00:50:01,566 Because we have been a good team 945 00:50:01,566 --> 00:50:04,846 and it would be a shame to lose that over a few seconds. 946 00:50:04,846 --> 00:50:07,446 It was a solid minute, from what I recall. 947 00:50:10,166 --> 00:50:11,806 I'm committed to Helen. 948 00:50:13,486 --> 00:50:15,046 I care about her deeply. 949 00:50:16,366 --> 00:50:19,446 The last thing I want to do is hurt her. 950 00:50:22,926 --> 00:50:24,366 So please don't tell anyone. 951 00:50:26,086 --> 00:50:27,606 Of course. 952 00:50:33,246 --> 00:50:34,846 It wasn't the shots, by the way. 953 00:50:38,566 --> 00:50:39,966 We never drank them. 954 00:51:02,686 --> 00:51:05,286 The mother who contracted HIV through a blood transfusion, 955 00:51:05,286 --> 00:51:06,566 I think you should do it. 956 00:51:06,566 --> 00:51:08,166 Can you imagine you on camera? 957 00:51:08,166 --> 00:51:09,806 DENNIS: Thing is, he hates AIDS stories. 958 00:51:09,806 --> 00:51:12,086 He's going to want to see a cut and it's not going to be kind. 959 00:51:12,086 --> 00:51:14,486 She says they poison the blood bank, the gays. 960 00:51:14,486 --> 00:51:16,366 It's unsubstantiated. 961 00:51:16,366 --> 00:51:17,766 That's your story. 962 00:51:17,766 --> 00:51:19,766 ALL: (CHANT) Gay men die! No more lies! 963 00:51:19,766 --> 00:51:20,966 For gay men die! 964 00:51:20,966 --> 00:51:23,366 Your first hatchet job. Congrats, it's quite a milestone. 965 00:51:23,366 --> 00:51:27,326 They say it was made up for some sort of anti-gay pamphlet. 966 00:51:27,326 --> 00:51:31,606 This is what happens when you let game show girls and footy players 967 00:51:31,606 --> 00:51:33,086 front the news. 968 00:51:33,086 --> 00:51:37,206 Best thing you can do is sit back and let them fall apart. 969 00:51:37,206 --> 00:51:39,606 Wake up to yourself, you drip! 970 00:51:39,606 --> 00:51:42,566 Dale! It's Adam. Adam Lindell. 971 00:51:42,566 --> 00:51:45,446 He said that you guys went to high school together, so which is it? 972 00:51:45,446 --> 00:51:46,566 Is Dale here? 973 00:51:46,566 --> 00:51:49,566 Could I get you to pass on a message for me? 974 00:51:49,566 --> 00:51:51,126 HELEN: Is there something wrong? 975 00:51:52,566 --> 00:51:53,686 Captions by Red Bee Media 976 00:51:53,686 --> 00:51:55,926 Copyright Australian Broadcasting Corporation