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HARBOUR LIGHTS - Series 1 - Episode 7 - "The Last Supper"
Originally broadcast 25th March 1999
Written by Steve Attridge
Directed by Terry Bedford
HARBOUR LIGHTS was BBC TV Drama starring Nick Berry consisting of 16 episodes over 2 seasons broadcast between 18th February 1999 to 28th May 2000. Mike Nicholls (Nick Berry) a former Royal Navy officer returns home to Bridehaven to take on the role of Harbourmaster.
Series One chronicles low profile storylines in a sleepy Harbour Town however Series 2 features more dynamic action paced storylines.
Both Nick Berry & Matilda Ziegler appeared previously in Eastenders creating an unlikely chemical triangle with Tina Hobley however by Season 2 producers desired a new formula & many virtuous characters disappeared from the fold subsequently wrapping up after only 6 episodes. Both series are equally entertaining but different in style, content & pace.
Cast -
Nick Berry as Lt. Comm. Mike Nicholls (Series 1–2)
Tina Hobley as WPC/DC Melanie Rush (Series 1–2)
Gerard Horan as Tony Simpson (Series 1–2)
Tim Matthews as Steve Blade (Series 1–2)
Freddie Davies as George Blade (Series 1–2)
Matilda Ziegler as Jane Ford (Series 1 - Episodes 1–10)
Paola Dionisotti as Bella "Aunt" Nicholls (Series 1 - Episodes 1–10)
Louis Mahoney as Elvis (Series 1 - Episodes 1–10)
Francis Pope as Jason Blade (Series 1 - Episodes 1–10)
Liam Tattershall as Jake Ford (Series 1 - Episodes 1–10)
Emma Pike as Kelly Blade (Series 1 - Episodes 1–6, 8–10)
Margot Leicester as Rita Blade (Series 1 - Episodes 1–5, 7 and 10)
Gillian Raine as Nancy Ford (Series 1 - Episodes 1–5)
Daniel Ryan as P.C. Raymond Busby (Series 1 - Episodes 5, 8 and 9)
Created by David Martin Producer - Mal Young Executive producer - Steve Lanning Filmed in West Bay, Bridport Production company - BBC Scotland
Originally broadcast 25th March 1999
Written by Steve Attridge
Directed by Terry Bedford
HARBOUR LIGHTS was BBC TV Drama starring Nick Berry consisting of 16 episodes over 2 seasons broadcast between 18th February 1999 to 28th May 2000. Mike Nicholls (Nick Berry) a former Royal Navy officer returns home to Bridehaven to take on the role of Harbourmaster.
Series One chronicles low profile storylines in a sleepy Harbour Town however Series 2 features more dynamic action paced storylines.
Both Nick Berry & Matilda Ziegler appeared previously in Eastenders creating an unlikely chemical triangle with Tina Hobley however by Season 2 producers desired a new formula & many virtuous characters disappeared from the fold subsequently wrapping up after only 6 episodes. Both series are equally entertaining but different in style, content & pace.
Cast -
Nick Berry as Lt. Comm. Mike Nicholls (Series 1–2)
Tina Hobley as WPC/DC Melanie Rush (Series 1–2)
Gerard Horan as Tony Simpson (Series 1–2)
Tim Matthews as Steve Blade (Series 1–2)
Freddie Davies as George Blade (Series 1–2)
Matilda Ziegler as Jane Ford (Series 1 - Episodes 1–10)
Paola Dionisotti as Bella "Aunt" Nicholls (Series 1 - Episodes 1–10)
Louis Mahoney as Elvis (Series 1 - Episodes 1–10)
Francis Pope as Jason Blade (Series 1 - Episodes 1–10)
Liam Tattershall as Jake Ford (Series 1 - Episodes 1–10)
Emma Pike as Kelly Blade (Series 1 - Episodes 1–6, 8–10)
Margot Leicester as Rita Blade (Series 1 - Episodes 1–5, 7 and 10)
Gillian Raine as Nancy Ford (Series 1 - Episodes 1–5)
Daniel Ryan as P.C. Raymond Busby (Series 1 - Episodes 5, 8 and 9)
Created by David Martin Producer - Mal Young Executive producer - Steve Lanning Filmed in West Bay, Bridport Production company - BBC Scotland
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00:00I don't know
00:30I don't know
01:00I don't know
01:29I don't know
01:59I don't know
02:29Of course not
02:31No, I can't remember the last time I felt so
02:34Right, this is
02:37The winner at Newmarket
02:39All the lottery numbers
02:41The keys to Fort Knox
02:44It's cute how all your romantic metaphors are to do with money
02:49Shows how much I value you
02:51Holly, you...
02:55I sense a serious question
02:58It is really over with that Sergei bloke, right?
03:04Very over
03:05It was never like us
03:08I mean, whatever went wrong, we did have a marriage
03:10Still do, legally
03:12This time it's for good, yeah?
03:16I want this to be forever
03:18Only...
03:22I don't think I could take it
03:25Oh, yeah, I don't think so
03:28Go ahead and ask the other one
03:34What was happening?
03:35Oh, yeah, I don't think so
03:36I don't think so
03:49Come here, you big yellow-belly.
03:54You're getting sick.
04:02We're chucking you three over the clock!
04:05Hey, hey, hey!
04:11You all right?
04:13Yeah.
04:14Who are they?
04:15Jess and boys.
04:17Are they friends of yours, then?
04:18Yeah, mates.
04:20Yeah, I've had mates like that.
04:23Like piranhas.
04:24Piranhas eat you.
04:25Exactly.
04:27If they do that, you want to blow their heads off with a can of them.
04:31Good idea.
04:32They said I didn't have a dad.
04:34They call me names.
04:36Please don't tell Mum about them.
04:38If you do, she'll send me back to London.
04:40All right, then. That's it.
04:42Okay.
04:44Bye.
04:45Bye.
04:48Come on.
04:49Come on.
04:54Tone?
04:56Yes?
04:57I was just thinking, if you do want this, us, to work, I could be really involved in your life.
05:08Our life.
05:10We could give it another try.
05:12You could have your own little sideline.
05:16An old wine bar.
05:18You've always wanted to run one.
05:20I could help at the office, too.
05:22And if a wine bar gets going, I could handle the business side of that on my own.
05:27If you don't mind.
05:29Mind?
05:30Ollie, it's brilliant.
05:31And it's tax deductible.
05:33Oh, Tony.
05:35Thanks very much, Patrick.
05:37A moment alone with you.
05:38In here.
05:46Once I do stand down, the job's yours, I guarantee it.
05:50The lady mayoress.
05:51She's going to love it.
05:52McMullen?
05:53Er, nothing.
05:55Yes.
05:56I'll be mayor.
05:57Excellent.
05:58So who else do I have to impress?
06:00I mean, yours isn't the only vote, is it?
06:02Mainly the finance committee.
06:04They're the power base.
06:07At the meeting tomorrow, flex your muscles a bit.
06:11All right.
06:12Show them you've got clout.
06:13All right.
06:15I know.
06:16I'll make Mr. Nichols jump through a few hoops, eh?
06:20Well, you know me, Stanley.
06:22I'm not a yes man.
06:24Once I am mayor, I make my own decisions, right?
06:26Of course.
06:28And any favours you do me or anyone else,
06:32they're for the good of the community.
06:35The way it's always been.
06:38Of course.
06:43How's your mum, Steve?
06:45Apart from being in prison, fine.
06:46Give her my alarm.
06:48We're all thinking of her.
06:50I think she's thinking fast.
06:52It'd take the devil himself to keep Rita down for long.
06:56Speaking of which...
06:59Tea?
07:00Coffee?
07:01Strychnine?
07:02Not before lunch, thanks.
07:04Anyway, this isn't a social call.
07:05Thank the Lord for that.
07:07More of a private matter?
07:08She's my PA.
07:09I'm his PA.
07:10Suit yourself.
07:12I've been doing a bit of digging
07:15and I've discovered that the lease on this place
07:16comes up at the end of the month.
07:18Your point being,
07:20I've renewed it for the past 25 years without any bother.
07:23Change will probably do you good then.
07:25No, I've been looking to open a wine bar for a while now.
07:29And this is the perfect site.
07:31Need to take it up market a bit, of course.
07:34So, I'm going to make a bid for the cafe.
07:37You're choking.
07:38He's not.
07:39But this is my cafe.
07:40Everybody knows that.
07:42This is my life.
07:43Please.
07:44Let's not get too thespian about this, shall we?
07:47Anyway, I'm doing you a favour.
07:49Letting you know about it in advance.
07:51To soften the blow.
07:52I could have just done it.
07:54And what?
07:55Deprive Elvis of his livelihood.
07:57Rip the heart out of this community.
07:59He wants to take this place up market.
08:01Put in a poncy wine bar for yuppies.
08:03I put this community on the map.
08:06And please, don't fight me on this.
08:08You're not in the same league.
08:11All I've got to say to you is council meeting.
08:14Yeah, but I don't have to be there, do I?
08:16It's just rubber stamping the accounts.
08:17Not anymore.
08:19Things have got too sloppy around here.
08:22Just be there tomorrow and bring him.
08:25Yeah, alright, I'm not one of your town hall suits, you know.
08:28Just be there, with your budget, all documented and accounted for.
08:34Otherwise, it might get cut.
08:36Maybe something superfluous will have to go.
08:39Like him.
08:41Have a nice day.
08:46Traumatic birth.
08:48I think his mother must have had steel fallopian tubes.
08:51If I lose the cup here, what will I do?
08:53Don't worry, we'll fight this all the way.
08:56I'll give you the key to the gun cupboard.
09:00I need some air.
09:02I've got things to do.
09:03I'll look after the cap.
09:05Look, don't worry, Elvis.
09:06We'll find a way of stopping him.
09:08Everyone's got a weak spot.
09:10Even Tony.
09:16I can hear the wheels turning.
09:18They're not that rusty, are they?
09:20I'm going to show Tony Simpson what the locals are like
09:24when their feathers are ruffled.
09:27Come on, Zoe.
09:31Won the lottery?
09:32Don't need to.
09:33Ooh, lucky you.
09:34For me?
09:35Yeah.
09:36And don't forget you're having lunch with Jimmy Wright.
09:38Building contractor.
09:39And then you've got to be back at the town hall for two o'clock.
09:41Cancel Jimmy Wright, I'm going home for lunch.
09:43But you never go home for lunch.
09:45Is that a comment or an accusation?
09:47It's an observation.
09:49Good.
09:50Nice to see my assistant's got her wits about her.
09:52I'm not your assistant, I'm your personal legal consultant.
09:54Of course you are, love.
09:55Oh, and check the leasehold price on the cafe for me, will you?
09:59What?
10:00Not Elvis's cafe.
10:02Don't you go all social worker on me as well.
10:04Yes, Elvis's cafe.
10:06Yes, I'm thinking of making a bid for the lease.
10:08And no, I don't give her monkeys.
10:10Ciao.
10:11Ciao.
10:12Ciao.
10:41Hey, um, how's the legal profession?
10:54Oh, I'm still trying to convince my boss that I'm not an office dog's buddy.
11:01Do you want a coffee with that sandwich you haven't yet bought?
11:06Tony never goes home for lunch and there was just something different about him.
11:09Small moustache on a good step?
11:11No, I think he only does that in private.
11:14Hmm.
11:16I just want to go into a lingerie shop.
11:18Obviously after a new bra.
11:20Perhaps he needs some extra uplift.
11:23Or maybe he's met someone.
11:25Why keep it a secret?
11:27She's married.
11:29Or maybe it's a man.
11:31Now that really would put the cat among the pigeons.
11:35No, no, no.
11:39What's the until today?
11:41Hmm.
11:44Got a meeting at two o'clock at the town hall.
11:47I could wait for him after that.
11:49And you let me know if he does anything else about the cat.
11:51Mike.
11:52We both know you're here for my wit, charm, devastating insight into the nature of human existence, right?
12:00Right.
12:02So don't go and spoil it by expecting me to act as unpaid spy on my employer.
12:06Now, I do care about the cat, but this is my job, right?
12:10Right.
12:12And my lunch break ended two minutes ago.
12:16I'm gone.
12:20You said married.
12:21What?
12:23Well, I asked why I'd keep it a secret if he'd met someone, and you said...
12:26Oh.
12:27Perhaps she's married.
12:29I think I know who she's married to.
12:34Tony.
12:36Excuse me, sir.
12:38You're a bit early, aren't you?
12:40Budget meeting's not till tomorrow.
12:42I came to see you.
12:43Oh, yeah.
12:44You're making a big mistake about the cat.
12:47So you're a business advisor now, are you?
12:49I'm not talking about business.
12:50No.
12:51No.
12:52You're probably going to talk garbage.
12:53Well, what is it with you?
12:55I don't know.
12:57Maybe it's the fact that my dad worked for the council all his life for peanuts,
13:01and had nothing to show for it but a heart condition and a tacky watch.
13:04And now I run the place.
13:05Maybe it's the fact that whenever I'm told not to do something, I automatically want to do the opposite.
13:09Maybe it's the fact that I'm just cleverer than most people I meet.
13:12Take your pick.
13:13You're all sweetness and light, Simpson.
13:15Well, if you do get the calf, then no one will come.
13:18So don't do it.
13:20Just try and stop me.
13:21Watch this space.
13:44Mike.
13:45Aunt Nichols.
13:46Isn't the proverbial bad penny?
13:48No.
13:49A reformed woman.
13:50So that's why Tony wanted the cafe.
13:53I could just see you swanning around in a Liberty blouse,
13:56and dialling out overpriced plonk.
13:58I'd love to stay and trade insults with you, but I've got more interesting things to do.
14:02Like emptying the dishwasher.
14:04Bye, Mike.
14:05Yes, I've got enough.
14:06I'm going to go back to the sea.
14:07Come on.
14:08Don't.
14:09Come on, maybe.
14:10Come on, if you're Best you'll find out.
14:12I'll go back to the table now.
14:14You're not going to drop your mouth to me, you're going to go.
14:15Hey.
14:16No, please.
14:17Come on.
14:18What's it on your laundry list?
14:21A groundbreaking article for the parish mag.
14:25I want everyone to protest at Simpson buying the calf.
14:29Strong stuff, every word of libel, sir.
14:31You think it's over the top?
14:33Stronger the better, keep it up.
14:34I blame Holly, you know.
14:37She comes back, and Tony Simpson is charging
14:40through people's lives like a mad bull on heat.
14:45Holly.
14:47I mean, what are you doing here?
14:49It's simple.
14:50I came back to square things with Tony,
14:53just to apologize for everything, that's all.
14:55Then I was going.
14:57Why haven't you left, then?
14:59Because it's still there, that bit of magic
15:01that got us together in the first place.
15:04So we're an item again, and this time it's going to work.
15:09I'm going to make it work.
15:10I'm sure you will.
15:11You always had a way of getting what you wanted,
15:13like the time you took my boyfriend, remember?
15:16Derek.
15:17David.
15:18Well, plenty of time to chat about the past.
15:21You and I will be seeing a lot of each other.
15:24No one in Bridehaven is going to say I came back to fleece, Tony,
15:27or just resume a cushy life.
15:30I'm going to work.
15:31Where?
15:32Here.
15:33I want to know the business inside out.
15:37It's going to be a perfect partnership as well as a perfect marriage.
15:41And you're going to teach me everything I need to know.
15:44How's that boy of yours, Jason?
15:45Jake.
15:46And, oh, he's just fine.
15:48I want to work with you.
15:49I haven't done nothing.
15:50I only want a coffee.
15:52I know you prefer the direct approach, so I think you should go and see your mother.
16:06Elvis, get off my case.
16:07Watch my lips.
16:08You will go and see your mother.
16:09Look, I'll go when I'm ready.
16:10When I say.
16:11All heart, aren't you?
16:12Listen, I could get violent.
16:13But I'm not going to.
16:14I've been to see your mom.
16:15She really likes the present you left her.
16:17But the truth is, she'd rather see you.
16:34She needs to see you.
16:35I take this pregnant pause to mean a yes?
16:42Mm-hmm.
17:05Just gonna sit there.
17:35How's your dad?
17:40He's all right.
17:42And they say the art of conversation is dead.
17:45They didn't mention rigor mortis had set in as well.
17:48Look, Jason, I know it's hard to talk,
17:52but it means a lot to me that you're here.
17:55That I can see you, so just talk to me, please.
17:59What about?
18:01You, me, your mates, the weather, I don't know.
18:04Just talk to me about something.
18:08Should be me.
18:10What?
18:11Here, it should be me.
18:13I was the one who done the bomb hoax.
18:15You shouldn't have to cover up for me.
18:17Keep your voice down.
18:18Why?
18:19Why?
18:20Okay, look.
18:25Let's just start again.
18:28You've just come in.
18:31And I'm pleased to see you.
18:34And we'll take it from there.
18:37All right?
18:40All right.
18:44Repairs to four-wheel drive, which I understand you maintain with public money, but also run for private use.
18:52Three pound fifty for yacht varnish, which I suspect was also for private use.
18:58And perhaps you can explain how, now that there are two of you, the work isn't covered more efficiently.
19:05For example, those two cabin cruisers have been moored for two days.
19:08Now, I presume you've checked their licenses.
19:10Well, if you read the logbook properly, you'd know I had.
19:13It's a mess.
19:14You'd fail a GCSE in double-entry bookkeeping.
19:18Now, you see, if a full-time assistant doesn't increase efficiency, then we have to consider whether or not we need an assistant at all.
19:29Steve is a good worker, and the accounts are fine.
19:32You're just nitpicking because you're out to impress people, maybe someone in particular.
19:36Mr. Nichols, Mike, I don't think you're serving your own best interests here.
19:41Funny, I thought I was supposed to be serving the community's interests.
19:45I think that probably concludes business on the Harbour Master's annual budget report.
19:51Any business?
19:52No, we're moving on, then.
19:54Don't worry.
19:55Easy for you to say. I'm about to have my job chucked.
19:58We may not be chartered accountants, but we're not crooks either. They know that.
20:02They want paperwork? We'll give them paperwork, and a detailed list of all your duties.
20:08And we'll take him on. All of them if we have to.
20:11Who's we? Me, you, and Liam?
20:14You never helped me when I had a cause.
20:18That was a fake. You made it all up, George. This is for real.
20:23Well, I'm not convinced. I mean, give me three good reasons why I should sign this.
20:27One, everybody else's. Two, if the cafe goes, there'll be nowhere for you to get your bacon sandwich.
20:35Three, Simpson is a heartless cash register, with pound signs where his eyes should be.
20:44Evening, everyone.
20:46We're celebrating. So we'd like a bottle of your finest champagne, please?
20:53Which I suppose means a bottle of your only champagne.
20:56You mean he actually came to the house snooping around? Who does he think he is?
21:03The harbour master.
21:05What did he want?
21:07Nothing, really. That weirdo aunt of his was there.
21:10They're all at it. They must think it's open season on me.
21:16Did he, um...
21:19You know, did he...
21:20Did he make improper suggestions to me?
21:22No, no.
21:24No, it's just he does that integrity thing, you know?
21:27Makes me puke.
21:29Tony, it's all right.
21:31I'm here. We're together.
21:34I know. Sorry. It's just...
21:36Oh, he gets to me sometimes, you know?
21:41Look, Hol, I, um...
21:45Here.
21:49Oh.
21:50Well, it's...
21:51Like a second wedding ring.
21:53It's... big?
21:56Tony, you shouldn't...
21:58Oh, it's all right. It's insured.
21:59I love you so much, Holly.
22:05Everything seems complete now that you're here.
22:16Anything wrong?
22:18Cash wages list. I know it was here.
22:20I took it.
22:21I wanted to familiarise myself with who gets what and when.
22:24All right?
22:25Of course.
22:26Maybe you could have told me.
22:28If you'd been here first thing, I would have.
22:34Checking permits.
22:35Beach patrol. Licence inquiries.
22:37Anything else I should tell the committee about me?
22:39No, it's fine.
22:43Hello, Jake.
22:45Hi.
22:46You've done this. You can have it if you want.
22:50Oh, thank you.
22:52Is there anything on the clear?
22:53Oh.
22:55Oh, yeah. I can see the...
22:57Rightness now.
22:58Ugly-looking bunch, aren't they?
23:00Well, if they're under the sea, they can't get to you anymore, can they?
23:03No.
23:05Well, I've got to go. Bye.
23:07All right.
23:08Bye.
23:15There's a letter here from Miss Francine Peters.
23:17There's no return address. Stamped Newcastle.
23:21I'll take it.
23:22Oh, it's all right. I can deal with it.
23:24I said I'll take it.
23:26Thanks.
23:37Bye.
23:39Lunch?
23:40Um.
23:44Hmm.
23:45You certainly know how to squeal, Belle.
23:49Did Jake do that?
23:51Yeah. Yeah, he gave it me.
23:53Right, shall we go?
23:54Oh, yeah.
23:55My favourite restaurant.
24:02For someone called Francine Peters.
24:05Ollie insisted on having it.
24:06She'll probably just let you know who's boss.
24:09Perhaps.
24:10But within a few days she's got this incredible amount of power.
24:13She's joint signatory on all his business accounts
24:15and she's got access to details on all his local dealings.
24:18Well, she was always a fast mover with men and money.
24:21Keep an eye on her.
24:23Maybe Tony's got some dodgy deal going on and she's helping him.
24:26Maybe.
24:27But, Mike, this is difficult for me, this job.
24:29You know, the fact that Tony's paying for my course.
24:31I don't want them jeopardised.
24:33Point taken.
24:34Point taken.
24:35Point taken.
24:53Lost something?
24:54Oh, no, no, I'm fine.
24:56Good.
24:57I'll distribute the casual labour wages this week.
24:59It'll save Tony a lot of driving.
25:00a lot of driving but it's eight thousand pounds yeah I'll see to it just leave it
25:06in the safe what's the matter no no it's just I I didn't realize that you are a
25:12joint signatory on the checks and the accounts two things first of all your
25:18position is safe Tony's got fingers in so many pies there'll be enough work for
25:22you twice over so I'm no threat secondly I'm not doing this so I can rip him off
25:30we're in love Jane I've already screwed him up once only a queen bitch would do it
25:42twice so this is the real thing then I thought I'd lost him I was a stupid selfish cow of course the
25:52money the car the house all helps but at the center of it all is Tony
26:00you Debbie yeah you want to go you're just admiring the view well the views very nice I prefer my boat's on water
26:25you'd like to feel I'm getting somewhere perhaps you are getting somewhere what can I do for you
26:31well just some information really you knew Holly Simpson's personal trainer
26:36all his back are here yeah yeah when she left this Sergei good at pumping iron but never a candidate for
26:43mastermind or muscle and tattoos well do you know what they did what they were away you're a big boy
26:49can't you guess bet it wasn't tiddlywinks how'd they make a living who knows track farming teaching
26:57origami do you know where they went up north Newcastle I think is that all you know no but it's all I know
27:08by then all right thanks if you need a workout let me know I'm a good trainer myself
27:16oh Holly moved my desk I'm over here now all right well I've asked around all I found out is that she
27:31going to Newcastle where that letter came from yeah so that that may be just a coincidence Mike
27:37I really want you to stop this snooping on Holly it's making me feel like a heel and anyway I'm
27:42starting to think that she's genuine she's doing so much what I plan with Tony's money it's their
27:48money just drop it well I'm only curious nosy right subject closed and um I'm really sorry but
27:57Tony's put in a formal offer for the cafe and it's been accepted but you didn't hear it from me
28:02I just popped in enjoying the work here great found my niche at last good is this the sort of
28:16thing you did while you were playing with my personal trainer no Mike let's just say it's none of your
28:22business if Tony rings tell him I'm checking out the development site near Whiteley and I suggest you
28:30don't come to the office Tony would think it was inappropriate if you're desperate to see Jane do it
28:36after work no offense ouch well you were a bit heavy-handed all right well I lack any subtlety
28:46hmm wouldn't say that don't say anything Mexican evening tomorrow all part of the campaign to save the
29:03cafe yeah what Elvis needs all the help you can get Tony frankly owns a place already show it it's
29:10gonna be a great party tacos red hot chili peppers tequila and highly suggestive dancing the hat helps
29:18me cook what if you want to help the ambience there's a couple of castanets on the sideboard
29:26better still come along and bring Jane nothing like a red hot chili to be overly cautious and obedient
29:33it's Holly I'm concerned about not romantically I hope unless you've had your survival instinct
29:38surgically removed no something's going on she's up to something all I have are fragments scattered
29:46over the sky it's Alexander Pope come on let's go surfing it would help to have a description
29:57it was just the name Francine Peters that's all I got from Jane Jane you liaising with Jane okay
30:04let's try a search for missing persons in the Newcastle area no okay police wanted lists
30:24no nothing at least nothing that they're making public newspapers all right but there won't be an index you
30:43know it'll just be a case of bums on seats or rather a bum on a seat and scrolling through good luck
30:53I'll get your coffee thank you
31:23auntie hey look
31:29well well so that's who Francine Peters is
31:38it's an old photo or just very soft focus now now
31:45so what do we do now apart from tell the police
31:50all right I think I'm gonna have a heart to heart with me old mate Tony Simpson
31:56this had better be good I've got something important on this evening I'm asking you one last time back off
32:16right Steve's a good worker and the cafe belongs to Elvis I'm asking you Tony
32:20that's what I like to hear groveling music to my ears
32:23right now I didn't want to be the one I could tell you this but the love of your life
32:28is on the run
32:29you must be desperate
32:31insurance scam in Newcastle about 30 grand
32:34she's called herself Francine Peters
32:36the police are looking for her
32:38I think she's about to rip you off and all
32:40it's only a matter of time before they find her
32:49you're a liar
32:52she's got access to all your accounts right
32:55she started handling the wages and investments right
32:57wake up Simpson go on phone your bank manager go on
33:00go on phone him
33:02can't do it can you
33:03don't you dare try and bluff me into playing games
33:06you say anything like that again and I'll sue you
33:08it's not over yet
33:11put me through to the manager it's Tony Simpson
33:20Barry Tony
33:22listen
33:23has any money been withdrawn in the last couple of days that I didn't personally authorise
33:29how much
33:32no
33:37no
33:38no
33:38I don't want you to do anything
33:39thanks
33:41Dave
33:45yes sir
33:46go to that funny little delicatessen place in White Bay
33:49right you are
33:50I've got some serious cooking to do
33:52do
33:58I don't want you to do anything
34:00just
34:00that's
34:01so
34:02that's
34:02the
34:03good
34:03good
34:04good
34:04good
34:05good
34:05good
34:06good
34:07good
34:16good
34:18good
34:18good
34:19good
34:20good
34:22Oh, my God.
34:52Hello, love. Working late? Very diligent? Yeah. Just tidying up a few loose ends. I thought there might have been a power cut, but must have been temporary. Yeah. Are these for me? Of course. To go with the meal.
35:23What meal? That I've prepared for us at home. Something a bit special. Champagne, candlelight. I don't need an excuse to spoil you, do I? Of course not, no.
35:36Tony, look. I was going to sort out the wages and everything and then have an early night. Why don't you...
35:41You're all taken care of. Everything's taken care of.
35:48Carry your bags, ma'am? No. No.
35:53Big strong girl like me.
35:55Shall we?
36:11Sit down.
36:20Let's go.
36:21Let's go.
36:23Let's go.
36:24Let's go.
36:25Let's go.
36:26Try one of these starters. Seafood, crystallised ginger and a herb sauce. I call them love's delight.
36:38Go on. Tuck in.
36:55Tony, maybe we should do this another evening.
37:02Live every day as if it was your last.
37:05Because one day, it's going to be true.
37:08To us.
37:20I can't imagine loving anyone as much as I love you, Holly.
37:24Your coming back's been the best thing that could have happened to me.
37:28Me too.
37:28I was thinking, maybe we could have a second honeymoon.
37:39Tahiti or somewhere, eh?
37:42Sounds nice.
37:45Tony, I...
37:46What's wrong?
37:49I'll be a second love.
37:50What was it?
38:15Nothing.
38:17Here.
38:19Try one of these stuffed olives.
38:20Tony, I'm not really hungry.
38:22You're not hungry.
38:28Let's go for a drive.
38:31It's all right, all.
38:33Nothing's going to happen.
38:36I love you.
38:38Come on.
38:39Chop, chop.
38:45Don't forget your bags.
38:50Uh, no.
38:52Uh, not that way, love.
38:53Out the back way.
38:54You drive.
38:55Pull over here.
39:15Pull over here.
39:15Pull over here.
39:17Drive to Heathrow.
39:36Fast.
39:38Go straight to Terminal 4, check in gate 52, for a flight for Mexico City.
39:42After that, you're on your own.
39:46Here.
39:51Enough for a few bottles of tequila.
39:54And a change of identity.
39:57As Dave.
39:59Punctual as ever.
40:02Tony, I...
40:03Don't say anything.
40:05Just give us a kiss.
40:17Tony, I did all this because...
40:19I know why.
40:20Because you have to.
40:22Because you can't help yourself.
40:23I don't know.
40:27Maybe it's the danger.
40:30Maybe the grass is always greener.
40:34And I knew you were going to go.
40:37And I knew you were going to try and rip me off.
40:39And it didn't matter.
40:42Doesn't matter.
40:45I had a couple of days, didn't I?
40:48Tony, we've got enough for two.
40:52Tony!
41:01Tony!
41:22Mr. Simpson, I...
41:34You usually call me Tony, Cyril.
41:36Especially when I'm writing out those big, fat, juicy checks
41:39for the Police Federation Widows Fund,
41:41the Police Athletics Association.
41:43We've been working with Newcastle colleagues
41:45regarding the activities of someone called Francine Peters.
41:49Fraud, theft.
41:52Obtaining money and goods under false pretenses.
41:54And it's my wife, Holly.
41:57I only just found out myself a while ago.
42:01And no, I don't know a whereabouts.
42:06I'll fully reimburse anyone who's lost money.
42:10If they contact my lawyer, I'll set them straight.
42:12Pleased?
42:36No.
42:36No, I would be if it was you.
42:40Well, you're not, are you?
42:43Everyone else will be delighted.
42:45Tony Simpson's finally got a right kick up the backside.
42:49Always knew she'd make a mug of him.
42:50What did you see in her?
42:56She made me feel alive.
43:00When I was with her, I felt like I was a better person than I am.
43:05Everything looked bigger.
43:07Brighter.
43:10Didn't seem to mean something.
43:12I'd have given it all up for her, you know.
43:17The lot.
43:20And I'd trade one night with Holly for all the dosh in Monte Carlo.
43:25And then some.
43:26Well, maybe we should envy you.
43:31I've never loved anyone that much.
43:34Anyway.
43:37It'll be all right tomorrow.
43:38The council meeting.
43:40The accounts.
43:41Steve's job.
43:43Well, thank you.
43:44No, don't thank me.
43:47I just haven't got the heart for it in a moment.
43:51But I'll tell you this, Nichols.
43:52You ever repeat a word of what I just said about Holly to anyone,
43:57and I'll have you hammered into the ground like a ten peg.
44:01Well, no one's ever made me quite such an attractive offer.
44:05But don't worry.
44:07I won't say anything.
44:12It's done, then.
44:22Good morning.
44:28Good morning.
44:29Good morning.
44:29Good morning.
44:29You look like something bad in a butcher's shop.
44:59Thanks. Must be allergic to this place.
45:04Gossip travels faster than news. I take it the café is still mine?
45:09Yeah, well, wine bars are notorious for losing money. It would have been bad business.
45:29I'm sorry.
45:31I'm sorry.
45:33I'm sorry.
45:35I'm sorry.
45:36I'm sorry.
45:37I'm sorry.
45:38I'm sorry.
45:39I'm sorry.
45:40I'm sorry.
45:41I'm sorry.
45:42I'm sorry.
45:43I'm sorry.
45:44I'm sorry.
45:45I'm sorry.
45:46I'm sorry.
45:47I'm sorry.
45:48I'm sorry.
45:49I'm sorry.
45:50I'm sorry.
45:52I'm sorry.
45:53Tony, a word.
46:06I'm sorry, you have to see it from our point of view.
46:09The bad publicity that would ensue from your domestic situation.
46:14We can't have a mayor like that.
46:16It's all right, Stan.
46:19I never really wanted to get drunk with a load of old ponces and wear a silly hat anyway.
46:23No, listen.
46:24No, you listen.
46:26Remember, the real power in this town is where the money is, and that's with me.
46:31If I were you, I'd stop holding your meetings in Jen's toilets.
46:34People will start talking.
46:36We can't have a mayor like that, can we?
46:39Think of the bad publicity.
46:49You like your hat?
46:51Mum made me wear it.
46:53Come on, Petraul.
46:54Let's dance.
46:58I think she's met her match.
46:59She's a handful.
47:01Oh, thanks for helping him.
47:03He told me, eventually.
47:05Shall we, um...
47:07Kids have such battles.
47:22It'd be all right.
47:23You only get one chance, and there are no rules.
47:28Apart from the ones you make up for yourself.
47:30You're doing fine with Jake.
47:32Am I?
47:33Of course you are.
47:34You know you are.
47:34You're a good mum.
47:36Clever woman.
47:37The sky's the limit, really, isn't it?
47:38The sky's a long way off.
47:40I quite like it down here.
47:43Yeah, me too.
47:44Right, I suppose we should be getting back.
47:46Oh, yeah.
47:47Better get Jake back.
47:49Right then.
47:52Shall we go?
47:54Yeah.
47:54Well, let's go.
48:24guitar solo
48:54guitar solo
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