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Byker Grove (1989) S11E17
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00:00Good morning, good morning, good morning.
00:30Stick a tail on and you'd look like the loo roll puppy.
00:34What, in a sort of cute and sexy sort of way you mean?
00:37No, just straight puppy.
00:39Oh, it's better than nothing I suppose.
00:41I could have sworn a guy like you just said he was broke.
00:43Oh yeah, broke and almost homeless.
00:45I just got a phone call from my landlord and he says my rent hasn't come through.
00:49But I've left a message with my dad, he's going to take care of it and then everything will be perfect.
00:55Perfect?
00:56Yep, I better go. If I don't get my walkie soon I'll start chewing up the furniture.
01:04What do you reckon? He fell on the wrong side of bed.
01:07Aye, then the wardrobe fell on him.
01:08Then he fell down the stairs.
01:09And banged his head at the pot.
01:11You look happy.
01:12What's the matter? Are you trying to go into a trance or something?
01:15You are feeling sleepy, very sleepy.
01:18I was thinking. Now you don't want to do too much of that?
01:20I'll try and avoid it at all costs.
01:22Never mind.
01:24Must be a family thing. Nicky's a weirdo, now it's his turn.
01:28Great.
01:29We've got to do something. Cheer him up before he turns into his dad.
01:32Well, like what?
01:33I don't know. Have I got to think of everything, have I?
01:36You've missed a bit?
01:41If you think you can do better, Missy, you have a go.
01:45Sorry Geoff, I've got more important things to do.
01:48Olly!
01:49Well, congratulations. Your brain transplant finally came through.
01:53No, I've just got something. The reminders have been a thousand miles away from you.
01:57Er, Geoff, you missed a bit, mate.
02:02I've got them.
02:04Oh, excellent.
02:05Budge up then.
02:08Oh, yes. When did you take that one?
02:10Oh, I want that one framed. There's better ones.
02:13What's up here?
02:15Oh, nothing. Just holiday snaps. But they wouldn't concern you, cos you weren't there.
02:20Oh, and I'm devastated.
02:22No. You're jealous?
02:23What? Of spending two weeks with you? I don't think so.
02:26Maybe she's right, Cher. Next time, I'll stay here. Then I won't have to worry about nightclubs.
02:32Or loads of sun. Or beaches.
02:35Are all those gorgeous men chatting us up?
02:37Yeah, well, I obviously don't get many women left. I thought you were worth chatting up.
02:41What do you want?
02:42I'm on your side.
02:43Oh, I hate to see friends fall out.
02:45Shut it, Cher. And I don't need you on my side.
02:48You know what, Harry? Fine.
02:50Oh, what's up with her?
02:53I think she just realised who her friends really are.
02:55You're asking for it, aren't you?
02:56Why don't none of you just shut your faces?
02:58You're just sniping at each other like old women and it doesn't matter, does it?
03:01None of it matters.
03:02What do you mean you don't know?
03:06She didn't say anything. She must have left a note or something. But, alright. Bye.
03:19What was that about? I thought you were trying to speak to your man.
03:22This woman says she's not there anymore.
03:24What? She's moved on again?
03:25Yeah. And she didn't say where she was going. She always tells us where she's going.
03:30Sorry.
03:31Think how miserable you'd be if Jack hadn't told you where I was going or kept in touch.
03:35Yeah.
03:36I'm just saying, that's how I feel.
03:40How long do you think Duke will be, Mr Happy Four, innit?
03:43I don't know. He's asking his dad to bail him out for the money he's spent in Spain.
03:48But he's promising that we're relying on him after that.
03:50Must be nice, having it to your offer on a plate.
03:52Yeah, if you want to be a spoiled brat.
03:54Well, I wouldn't mind being a spoiled brat for a week.
03:57Oh, there she is.
03:59Oh, what's wrong with her?
04:00What's up?
04:01Well, I could ask you the same thing.
04:03Oh, look, there's Bird Boy and Space Girl.
04:06Oh, sure, man. Leave him alone.
04:08I'm just going to have a bit of fun.
04:09Do you want to do something, would he?
04:10Yeah, sure.
04:11Nicky, I was wondering if you'd like it.
04:16Alright, Nicky?
04:18Yeah?
04:19Found any more poor animals lately?
04:21Or are you just house-training Twitty Pie here after you go?
04:24I'm just asking after you, that's all.
04:26I think it's great how you're getting over Jack.
04:28You and Matt make a lovely couple.
04:30Me and Jack were just friends.
04:31I'm sure you swear.
04:32Just like you and Captain Beaky there.
04:34We're not all like you and Karen.
04:36Me and Jack were just mates.
04:37Just like me and Matt.
04:39So lay off.
04:42Does it make you feel big taking the mick out to people?
04:44Well, I'm bigger than you.
04:45You only take the mick because you've got no life.
04:47Nicky's told us about Rob and Ben.
04:49Can you not get a boyfriend of your own?
04:50Or do you have to share them all?
04:56What do you want?
04:58About you seeing the pit of a library, Mr Watson.
05:01Well, I was wondering if there's another solution.
05:03I'm really sure how this has turned out.
05:05They print an apology?
05:07I'll ask them.
05:08Okay.
05:09But if there's anything directed at my family, I'll take the paper to court.
05:13Oh, isn't he gorgeous?
05:16What?
05:17Oh, so I'm not telling each other the truth any more then.
05:19Okay, I was looking.
05:20No, you're staring.
05:21Maybe.
05:22You should ask him out.
05:23No, I can't.
05:24He'd laugh at us.
05:25No, he wouldn't.
05:26I'm not asking him.
05:27He might be shy.
05:28He might want to ask you.
05:29No, I can't.
05:30He's on his own.
05:31It's perfect.
05:32I'm not asking him.
05:33He might be shy.
05:34He might want to ask you.
05:35No, I can't.
05:36He's on his own.
05:37It's perfect.
05:38He's on his own.
05:39He's on his own.
05:40He's perfect.
05:41Perfect.
05:46Hiya.
05:47Oh, you sound cheerful.
05:49I'm not having a very good day.
05:50Right.
05:51What's the matter?
05:53Just forget it.
05:58Gina, tell us what's wrong.
06:01Well, only if you're not too busy.
06:03Don't be daft.
06:04What's wrong?
06:05The Mum moved and she didn't tell anyone where she was going.
06:08She didn't tell you?
06:10I've got a speak to her.
06:11Do I?
06:11You will.
06:12Why don't you try and find her?
06:13She's not a private detective.
06:14Well, it's got to be worth a try.
06:16No, it's stupid.
06:17If my mum wanted to speak to us, she'd have got in touch.
06:19Well, perhaps she's just left in a hurry.
06:21If you find her, she can tell you.
06:23Come on, let's go into town.
06:25No, I don't feel like it.
06:27Yeah, you will.
06:28Have a milkshake or something?
06:29That'll cheer you up.
06:34Where have you been?
06:35The Grove.
06:35Great.
06:36Give it a rest.
06:37Oh, I'll just ignore the fact you came this close to getting arrested.
06:40I won't think what that would have done to your chances of getting into the police.
06:45Since you went home, I was going to put these in your room.
06:48Dad, I don't want to join the police.
07:01Whatever career you choose, we'll back you, love.
07:03But you're not doing yourself any favours at the minute.
07:05He's never going to listen to us.
07:10What's up?
07:11Oh, nothing, love.
07:13What's up with you?
07:14Like your care?
07:15I know what a sight to be grounded permanently.
07:17We're never allowed to forget that hour.
07:18Little Miss Perfect.
07:20You had to keep your nose out with Jeff in the hours and I wouldn't be stuck here.
07:22Everyone thinks I stole the eggs.
07:24What's that geek doing here?
07:25Leave Matt alone, he's done nothing to you.
07:27He's a suck to Jeff like you were a suck up to Dad.
07:28He can see what he wants.
07:35What are you two up to then?
07:36We're just going for a while.
07:38I thought we could maybe go to the bird sanctuary.
07:40Nice idea.
07:41It's very romantic around there.
07:43We're not going on a date.
07:45Sorry, pet.
07:45I just can't have a lad as a friend without everyone thinking we're going out.
07:48Therese.
07:54You're twisting my words.
07:55Good morning to you two.
07:57The article I sent you, it didn't say Nicky was the egg thief.
07:59It was your word and Therese, it wasn't very clear.
08:02Well, don't worry, that's something that will come with practice.
08:04I've got half of the town calling us a liar.
08:06The other half hate Nicky.
08:07True.
08:08So it's just lucky for you, we were able to cover for you this time.
08:11Cover for me?
08:12Well, you had it.
08:12I wanted a sack.
08:14Well, we'll see who gets a sack, shall we?
08:16Therese.
08:17Therese.
08:18What does that mean?
08:19Nicky starts doing the pit for libel, and the only thing that'll stop him is me.
08:24Or it was.
08:28Thanks.
08:31Did you see the photos from the last night, Karen?
08:34Oh, no, I forgot.
08:35You weren't there, were you?
08:36You won't let up, will you?
08:37I taught you.
08:38We went back to Saviano's, we had a snog, and I fell asleep.
08:42Do you miss him?
08:43Is that why you're so miserable?
08:45No, I don't miss him.
08:46And it's just that, well, on the last night.
08:52What's going on with you and Jake anyway?
08:53You don't want to talk about me when there's love in the air.
08:55Oh, please.
08:56You're putting us off my drink.
08:58You didn't say that very often on holiday, did you?
09:00Oh.
09:01Don't change the subject.
09:03I'm just taking it day at a time.
09:05It's the only way to handle Jake.
09:06Oh, I love it.
09:17Therese, come on, I've come to say sorry.
09:20Go on, then.
09:22Well, you could open the door.
09:24Therese?
09:25Therese.
09:27All right, I'm sorry.
09:28I can't hear you.
09:29I'm sorry.
09:30Will you open the door?
09:32Does this mean that you get an apology in the paper?
09:34I'll square it with me, boss.
09:37So, can we move on?
09:38You're joking.
09:39Look, Therese, I need you.
09:41I can't afford to have it barred between us.
09:43After what you did?
09:44I made a mistake.
09:45All right, you've shown us that.
09:48And now, I need your help to make it up with the editor.
09:51You need me, how?
09:52I want to get you in on something I think you'd be perfect for.
09:55But it'd be investigative.
09:56You'd have to go undercover.
09:58Well, I reckon you're up to it.
10:00Undercover?
10:01Yeah, we'd be partners.
10:02And if we crack it, we'd both be in the nationals.
10:05But what do you say?
10:14I've got it.
10:24Yes, that's it, that's it.
10:27Are you all right?
10:28I know how we're going to do it.
10:29I'm a genius.
10:30What are you talking about?
10:31It's simple.
10:32Any idiot can get themselves on TV.
10:35Yeah.
10:37Why should I believe you?
10:40I've been trying to get a lead on the drug scene in Newcastle.
10:42It's impossible to pin anything down.
10:45Well, now, I think I've found something.
10:47Yeah?
10:48One of the people I'm watching has moved into a shelter for the homeless.
10:52It's ripe for drug dealers.
10:53I mean, there's people with problems, lots of kids, you figure it out.
10:57But if there is a dealer there, the only way to be sure is to get inside.
11:01Well, I'm too old for that.
11:03So you want me to go in?
11:04Well, if they suspect anything, they'll go underground.
11:07Or someone will cover it up.
11:08Are you serious? Investigate a drugs ring?
11:10It's what you wanted.
11:13So?
11:14It sounds dangerous.
11:16This is where the men and boys part company.
11:18No offence.
11:20I mean, I'd be out there right now if I thought I'd fit in.
11:22But you're used to this sort of thing.
11:23Well, there's always got to be a first time.
11:26Now, you'll need a simple cover story.
11:28You know, you're having trouble with a family,
11:30your father's threatening to throw you onto the street, that sort of thing.
11:33And stick to it.
11:34I'll be there to help, all right?
11:36Gives a chance to redeem myself.
11:37And from now on, we'll meet in town.
11:40And that way no one can trace her back here.
11:42What would happen if they did?
11:43Oh, well, I'd just have egg on me face, that's all.
11:47Nothing to worry about.
11:47What you were saying before, about us being friends, do you think?
11:59Hmm?
11:59And about me leaving the Grove.
12:02I didn't know if we could, like, sort of...
12:03Hi.
12:05Are you the kids from Baker Grove?
12:06Yeah.
12:07Nicky and Matt.
12:08I'm Marcus.
12:09Nice to meet you.
12:11Do you want to come and see one of the stars?
12:12Yeah, great.
12:17Regina, slow down.
12:18It doesn't make any sense.
12:20I'm going to make me mum get in touch with me via the television.
12:23Everyone watches telly and takes about a millimetre of talent to get on it.
12:27Me mum will see us on TV.
12:28Yeah, but your mum already knows where you are.
12:31But she doesn't know I want to see her.
12:33All I've got to do is get on TV and then she'll know.
12:36If she sees it.
12:37And if you can get on TV.
12:39Look, Liam showed his face for 30 seconds and those lads came after him.
12:43TV gets you noticed.
12:45How are you going to get on telly?
12:46I don't know, but it's brilliant, isn't it?
12:50Male milky eagle owls.
12:53They have a bit of a hard time of it.
12:55They have to search all over the place just to try and find a female.
12:59And he just knows she's going to be fussy.
13:02He has to feed her.
13:04He has to dig little holes in the ground to impress her.
13:08And she can fly away at any time.
13:10They need a lot of space too.
13:13Competition for territory is fierce.
13:15Yep.
13:16Not easy being an owl.
13:18It's not that easy being a bloke.
13:20Come on, there's a good boy.
13:22You know, I don't understand why you don't just stay at the grove.
13:25I don't think the lads are the proof.
13:27I thought you didn't care about what people thought.
13:29I don't usually know.
13:30Well then.
13:31Come on, there's a good boy.
13:33What?
13:33Come on.
13:34I wanted to ask you.
13:35I have to feed most of them on dead mice.
13:37Dead mice?
13:39That's nice.
13:40Hello.
13:56Hi, I called earlier. My name's Terry.
13:59I'm Lenny.
14:00Hi. Do you work here?
14:01Just a bit. I live here. They get us to cover the desk sometimes.
14:05I need somewhere to stay.
14:06Well, that's what this place is here for.
14:08If you put your bag behind the desk, I'll give you a look round first, see if it's what you want.
14:12Great.
14:12So what's the plan?
14:14How many times are you going to ask that?
14:15We're going over there to cheer him up, and we still haven't thought of anything.
14:19I still think beer is the best bit.
14:20You know, we're not after last time.
14:23We should get a video out.
14:24I think what?
14:25I don't know.
14:25There must be some shit he won't be hasn't seen.
14:27Nah, we should get a proper film.
14:30What?
14:31Some European art, you think?
14:32Maybe.
14:33We should get an 18, though. I don't know any of that soft stuff.
14:36Something you wouldn't want your granny seeing.
14:38Oh.
14:40You mean something a little bit...
14:42That will cheer him up.
14:46There's a kitchen down the end for cooking and stuff. I'll show you that in a bit.
14:49This is my room, Iggy.
14:51Give me an idea of the kind of place you might get if your application's successful.
14:54This is it.
14:56I wasn't expecting any visitors.
14:58It's all right.
14:59It's better than where I was.
15:01Where are you at the minute?
15:02Home.
15:04My stepdad's got it in for us.
15:06Can't get anything right.
15:08He keeps scaring us, seeing that he'll kick us out.
15:10He hates us.
15:12And Mum won't say anything.
15:13I've just got to get out of there.
15:16Bad to know what to do.
15:17I've got no money.
15:18This place is set up to sort things like that out.
15:20It's not just about accommodation.
15:22They give you training and stuff, too.
15:24Come on.
15:25Let's see what we can do.
15:25The lads are here, from the grove.
15:32You all right?
15:32All right.
15:37You still grounded?
15:38For now, but if I think about joining the police, then he might let us off.
15:42Dad's it.
15:43They just don't remember what it's like.
15:44You won't find many mates in that lot, Greg.
15:46Can't say the police have been that helpful to me.
15:47I've got to do it.
15:49Otherwise, I'm stuck here for weeks.
15:50Well, Liam's got an idea they might cheat in the meantime.
15:52Yeah?
15:54Yeah.
15:54I thought we might try and get hold of it.
15:56So, when are you going to get out for a night in the town, Greg?
15:58Well, that's what I'm trying to sort out, isn't it?
16:00Listen, you lot get lost, and then I'll try and square things up with me dad.
16:03Wait by the shops.
16:04Give us half an hour, and if I'm not there, then I'll catch you up later.
16:07Okay.
16:08Hope you're like nature films.
16:11You what?
16:15I'm afraid there's nothing free at the minute, but it can change really quickly.
16:19Well, I can hang on for a few more days.
16:21Look, I know what it's like.
16:22You shouldn't have to go back there if you don't have to.
16:25Why don't you come back tonight?
16:27I'll talk to the supervisor.
16:28See if there's anything going to come up.
16:30Okay.
16:31Thanks, Lenny.
16:34Oh, but Mum, why do this to me now?
16:37Because it's not fair.
16:38That's why not.
16:40I'm happy here.
16:41All I need is some support from you.
16:46Come on.
16:46When was the last time you even listened to him?
16:49Please, Mum.
16:50Please.
16:54I'm not doing it.
16:58That didn't sound like it went too well.
17:01Right, first, Dad phones and he says,
17:04I've spent too much money and he's not going to pay my rent anymore.
17:07And now Mum's called and she says she agrees with him.
17:09They want me to go out to Jamaica, go to school there and build a career.
17:15Well, I'm not doing it.
17:17I'm staying here with you where I belong.
17:20Ham and pickle or chicken salad?
17:22Eh.
17:22Do you want your life picker?
17:24I'm vegetarian.
17:26Oh.
17:27Goes with the territory, really.
17:28You must think I'm terrible.
17:29Nah, not really.
17:31Well, listen up, though.
17:32Ah, that'll do.
17:34Eh, it's all right.
17:36I don't think badly because you like chicken sandwiches.
17:39I just made a decision that I wouldn't eat meat.
17:42It's got nothing to do with anyone else.
17:43Actually, I miss chicken the most.
17:47Southern fried with chips.
17:48You've cheered up a bit.
17:50I can't help it, yeah.
17:51Yeah.
17:52Got to get away from everyone gossiping about us.
17:55Yeah.
17:57Do you have to go?
17:59From the Grove?
18:04Well...
18:04Sorry.
18:06I just thought I liked being with you.
18:08You didn't want me to go.
18:10Sorry.
18:13Well, if you can't get inside, we're not going to get anywhere.
18:27Well, it's not like I can break in.
18:28My dad would have had a heart attack if I moved in there in any way.
18:30Well, you'll have to find another way.
18:32Like what?
18:33I think the best bet is this kid, Lenny.
18:35Sounds like he'll get here if he can.
18:37Yeah, but I don't know anything about him.
18:38Well, you need to think like a homeless kid,
18:40because then you'd be glad to be there.
18:41Yeah, just don't take any chances and stay focused on the job.
18:45You'll surprise yourself.
18:47I know you will.
18:47It sounds easy enough in here, though.
18:50All right, I'll talk to him, but I'm not happy about this.
18:52And if something goes wrong, I want you to remember that.
19:01Dad.
19:03All right.
19:04All right, you'll read them?
19:05Yeah.
19:06And if I don't like it, then...
19:07Oh, that's fine.
19:08No, as long as you've given it a bit of time
19:10and you still don't like the idea,
19:11then I don't have a problem.
19:13Give us a stuff, then.
19:15You always used to want to be a copper.
19:17Dad, that was when I was eat.
19:21I'll read them.
19:21How do you know two out shopping, Liam?
19:30I don't.
19:31They just look like this.
19:33It's an art of a dog, didn't you?
19:34Well, maybe they just run out of stuff to put in the window.
19:37More like they're not allowed to put videos like that in the window.
19:41Hello, boys.
19:43What are you looking so shifty about?
19:44Loud.
19:45You're not going in there, are you?
19:46No.
19:47Maybe.
19:47Well, you just get lost.
19:51So, what sort of video was it you wanted?
19:53I can't see much in there.
19:55I wonder why that is.
19:56I just can't afford a display.
19:57That's all.
19:58Just go home.
19:58This is no place for girls.
20:00All right, you want a video like that, do you?
20:03Oh, I wonder what they would say if she knew...
20:05or Dad.
20:06It's just a laugh.
20:08We're just trying to cheer up Greg.
20:09And you think it's all right for women to be exploited?
20:11No-one said that.
20:12I wonder what the girls at the club would say
20:14if they knew you were watching videos like that.
20:15Well, you don't have to tell anyone, do you?
20:17Oh, you whinge and ollie pet.
20:19Look, haven't you done anything?
20:20It's pathetic.
20:21Come on.
20:22I'm going to get you back for this.
20:24Not if you don't want Dad to know you won't.
20:26Come on.
20:27See you later, yeah?
20:32Where's he at?
20:33It's Jake.
20:35Are you going to try and get in touch with Seriano?
20:37See if he'll come and visit?
20:39You just want the gossip share as usual.
20:41I'm worried about you.
20:42You're not your usual bouncy self.
20:44Well, don't worry, I'm fine, all right?
20:46I'll do that then.
20:47I'll just switch off, shall I?
20:49I don't want to talk about it.
20:52All right.
20:53Not yet.
20:55Good.
20:57Well, you know where I am if you need someone to talk to.
21:01Sulkin isn't going to change anything.
21:03I've just got everything I wanted and they're taking it away from me because of stupid money.
21:09But it's stupid money that gave you it all in the first place.
21:13Yeah.
21:14Well, I'll just have to beg them.
21:17Tell them I'll spend less.
21:19Still be living off your parents.
21:21But what kid doesn't?
21:23Quite a few at the Grove.
21:24Jake, I think you should go to Jamaica.
21:30What?
21:34Hello?
21:35It's me.
21:35What about us?
21:54What, I thought we were going to make plans?
21:56And you think I'll just stay wherever you are?
21:59I've got plans of my own.
22:00I want to go to university.
22:02What happens then?
22:02Well, I don't know.
22:05Um, I could go where you go.
22:09What about a job?
22:10Most people have to earn their money.
22:12You have to go out and find out how you'll earn yours.
22:16I like you, Jake, a lot.
22:18But you've got to decide things for you, not for me.
22:32I have to be among you, too.
22:43Okay.
22:44Bye.
22:44Bye.
22:52Bye.
22:55Bye.
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