- 3 days ago
Very rare and very disturbing film, starring Robin Weaver, Victoria Murdock, Michael Jayston, Angela Pleasence, Josette Simon, Michael Grandage. Directed by Carol Wiseman. Teenage runaways (for different reasons) Sarah and Debbie have to find their way and make a living in a hostile world, even if they are too young for that. One of them succeeds, while the other one is too vulnerable and fails. The film was in The English Programme too, in 1994.
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00:00:01Mike's Lifeline here, Manchester Sound.
00:00:04It's Thursday the 13th of April.
00:00:05We have a caller on the line?
00:00:07Mike.
00:00:08Hello, Sarah.
00:00:08I have to leave home and I don't know where to go.
00:00:10Can you tell me?
00:00:11How old are you, Sarah?
00:00:1214.
00:00:14Today.
00:00:14Things aren't going too well.
00:00:16You're feeling a bit depressed?
00:00:17That's right.
00:00:19Well, happy birthday anyway.
00:00:21Thanks.
00:00:22Well, it's a long time ago now,
00:00:23but I can remember feeling like leaving home when I was your age.
00:00:27This isn't just a feeling.
00:00:29What is it then?
00:00:30Something I have to do.
00:00:31Look, I just need somewhere, anywhere.
00:00:34I understand, but Sarah, you're 14.
00:00:39Now, there are various agencies who might be able to help them.
00:00:41That's depending upon the problem.
00:00:43It's not that big a problem.
00:00:44It's just...
00:00:45Have you spoken to your parents?
00:00:47No.
00:00:48No, I haven't.
00:00:49Will you tell me the problem, Sarah?
00:00:51I just need to get away.
00:00:52That's all.
00:00:55It's not the sort of problem I can talk about easily.
00:00:58I understand.
00:01:00Listen, Sarah.
00:01:01Mike?
00:01:01The best thing I can suggest,
00:01:03one of the hardest things for you to do,
00:01:06talk truthfully to your parents.
00:01:07Mike?
00:01:08I'm sure you'll be able to make them see sense.
00:01:10If you can't, remember,
00:01:13I'm always here.
00:01:14Thanks for calling, Sarah.
00:01:15This is Mike's Lifeline,
00:01:16it's Mr. 13th of A.
00:01:21I want to run.
00:01:25I want to hide.
00:01:29I want to tear down the walls
00:01:33and hold me in silence.
00:01:37I want to reach out
00:01:39and touch the flame
00:01:45where the streets have no name.
00:01:48I want to eat.
00:01:50Oh, Polly.
00:01:54Hey, that's my big store.
00:01:57Here you are, Debbie.
00:01:59Happy birthday.
00:02:02Something for you, Samantha.
00:02:05Two letters for you, Robert.
00:02:07Must be your lucky day, Benny.
00:02:18As it's your birthday, you can have your clothes back.
00:02:21But don't start getting any silly ideas.
00:02:26Right, OK, OK, you lot, stop squabbling.
00:02:29I want all these pieces of jigsaw picked up off the floor right now.
00:02:44Oh, Mum.
00:02:48It's your favourite colour.
00:02:50I hope you like it.
00:02:51It's lovely.
00:02:53It's just what I wanted.
00:02:55I chose it with your father.
00:03:23Mum, what are you doing here?
00:03:25You'll just have to breathe in.
00:03:28It's too tight.
00:03:29No, it's not.
00:03:30It's perfect.
00:03:32Look.
00:03:34Well, you know what they say about beauty and suffering?
00:03:39Here, happy birthday.
00:03:41Thanks, Mum.
00:03:46Sorry, there's no wrapping paper.
00:03:48I was going to bring it over next week.
00:03:51I wanted to get you a set of oil paints.
00:03:54They were too expensive.
00:03:58Oh, great.
00:04:02Roger?
00:04:03Darling?
00:04:04We're upstairs.
00:04:07Sarah's in her room.
00:04:09I'll join you in a moment.
00:04:13Here we are.
00:04:17Doesn't she look pretty?
00:04:20No.
00:04:40Sam, when are you going back?
00:04:44What?
00:04:46You've been doing so well for the past two years.
00:04:49Why have you started running away?
00:04:51You said I...
00:04:51I know.
00:04:53But I hadn't met Nick then, had I?
00:04:55I thought you understood.
00:04:58I understood I could come back here and live with you.
00:05:00You can.
00:05:01But not now, right?
00:05:02Right.
00:05:03Well, I see.
00:05:04Oh, God, Debbie.
00:05:06Don't be like this.
00:05:07Like what?
00:05:08I'm your daughter.
00:05:09I come first.
00:05:10Of course.
00:05:11Obviously not.
00:05:12I've never come first.
00:05:13Sorry, love.
00:05:14You're 16 now.
00:05:15I can't look after you.
00:05:17I wish I could.
00:05:18Oh, forget it.
00:05:19Where are you going?
00:05:21Can't you understand, Debbie?
00:05:23You've only stayed with me for a few years.
00:05:25Nick wants to stay with me for the rest of my life.
00:05:28You don't stand in my way and I won't stand in yours.
00:05:31Oh, throw up, will you?
00:05:32You're 16.
00:05:33You're still up.
00:05:34Well, where are you going to go, then?
00:05:36Anywhere.
00:05:36Back into care.
00:05:37Where do you think?
00:05:38I don't know.
00:05:48Good night.
00:05:49Good night, darling.
00:05:50Good night.
00:05:50Good night.
00:06:19Hello.
00:06:21Hello.
00:06:21Hello.
00:06:49Well, first of all, tonight
00:06:50the weather will move in from the southwest, and as that moves north, it'll fall as snow.
00:06:59Frost in Scotland in the north of England, and also down the eastern side as well.
00:07:03That'll disappear as the cloud cover thickens, and those winds pick up a little bit.
00:07:07Now, tomorrow, it's going to be a bleak.
00:07:20We're going to be a bleak.
00:08:51Hello?
00:08:55There's no rush now. Take your time.
00:09:33Do you mind if I sit here?
00:09:44I'm waiting for my mum.
00:09:46Bit late, isn't she?
00:09:51Do you mind if I have one?
00:09:58What are you looking at?
00:10:00Nothing.
00:10:03So why are you on the run?
00:10:05I'm not.
00:10:09Put that down.
00:10:12Manchester.
00:10:13Now go away.
00:10:17Look, I've been watching you.
00:10:19Close half the station.
00:10:21You're in trouble.
00:10:22I just want to help.
00:10:23Well, I don't need it.
00:10:26Then go home.
00:10:28I can't.
00:10:32How old are you?
00:10:34How old do you think?
00:10:3617.
00:10:3718.
00:10:3916.
00:10:41I'm 16 too.
00:10:43Had my birthday yesterday.
00:10:44Same here.
00:10:45I had my birthday yesterday as well.
00:10:47So are twins.
00:10:49Yes.
00:10:55Time to go.
00:10:56See you around.
00:11:18See you around.
00:11:26See you around.
00:12:01Is that what's your name, then?
00:12:04Sarah.
00:12:07Sarah.
00:12:09Very original.
00:12:12What's yours, then?
00:12:15Debbie.
00:12:21Where do you live?
00:12:23Same place as him right now.
00:12:25Rent.
00:12:29How much money have you got?
00:12:30This is pointless.
00:12:33Now listen.
00:12:34If you don't come with me, that money won't last you more than a day.
00:12:39If you need somewhere to sleep, I can help you.
00:12:42Who's after you, then?
00:12:45No one.
00:12:46I don't need anyone else.
00:12:48Not anymore.
00:12:50Nor do I.
00:12:57Where are we going, then?
00:13:00You'll see.
00:13:22A knocking shop.
00:13:25Where?
00:13:32Didn't we come?
00:13:33Shut up.
00:13:38Shut up.
00:14:00So what's this room like, then?
00:14:03Air-conditioned.
00:14:09Air-conditioned.
00:14:21It's freezing.
00:14:23Look, central heating.
00:14:34You can't stay here.
00:14:37Why not?
00:14:39Full star hotel.
00:14:41One with a view.
00:14:41Who could ask for more?
00:15:05Who could ask for more?
00:15:11Who could ask for more?
00:15:25I can't wait.
00:15:27But you're right.
00:15:28You pup!
00:15:30I was in a pub, alright?
00:15:32You pup!
00:15:33The pub!
00:15:34Don't fight your fight.
00:16:05Let's go.
00:16:34Let's go.
00:17:05Watch it.
00:17:10Good morning.
00:17:11Full mix grill, coffee, some fresh orange juice, two slices of toast, whole meal, please.
00:17:18And the same for me.
00:17:20Two full breakfasts, please.
00:17:22Coming up.
00:17:24Five-sixty, please.
00:17:25Right.
00:17:31What's wrong?
00:17:35All right, give it to me.
00:17:37What?
00:17:38Give it to me!
00:17:39Oh, stop this.
00:17:44You think I'll start it, do you?
00:17:46Do you?
00:17:47Look.
00:17:49Nothing, see.
00:17:50You think I'll drink you off?
00:17:51Well, I don't know, do I?
00:17:52Oh, bloody hell, what do you think I have?
00:17:54All right, all right.
00:17:57Well, where is it?
00:17:59Probably with the gear who pushed past us just now.
00:18:03Oh, come on, don't do that.
00:18:05I'm hungry.
00:18:12What is this place?
00:18:13Some of you'll get help.
00:18:15It's normally full, but I think they'll take you in.
00:18:22This is as far as I go.
00:18:24Aren't you coming with me?
00:18:27No.
00:18:28I don't need them.
00:18:29You do.
00:18:30But trust me.
00:18:32Tell them you're real age and they'll find somewhere safe.
00:18:36Promise.
00:18:38Somewhere you can hide.
00:18:40Go on.
00:18:59Hello?
00:19:00You must be Sarah.
00:19:08We're going.
00:19:16Right.
00:19:19Let's get some basic details down and then you can get some sleep.
00:19:24Now, all I've got so far is Sarah.
00:19:28What's your surname?
00:19:33What's your last name?
00:19:36Do I have to tell you?
00:19:41Maybe we'll do this later.
00:19:46You're not a social worker, are you?
00:19:48No, we're not part of the social services.
00:19:50We're a charity.
00:19:55Look.
00:19:55This is somewhere safe.
00:19:58A place you can stay a few days till you sort things out.
00:20:02It's up to you, Sarah.
00:20:03If you want us to help, we can.
00:20:07If you're under 16, we do have to tell the police that you're here.
00:20:10That's the law.
00:20:13But I can't stay here.
00:20:14Hang on, hang on.
00:20:15We don't have to tell them where.
00:20:16We just give them the phone number, that's all.
00:20:24There isn't a warrant out for you, is there?
00:20:27No.
00:20:28Then you're safe with us.
00:20:31Understand?
00:20:40What's your name then?
00:20:42Tim.
00:20:44Tim what?
00:20:46Tim Rubin.
00:20:50How old are you?
00:20:52Twenty-six.
00:20:53You look older.
00:20:56How old are you?
00:21:00Fourteen.
00:21:01High and two.
00:21:02Fourteen.
00:21:20One…
00:21:21editor.
00:21:22One…
00:21:23Yeah, it's time.
00:21:24Two…
00:21:29zweiten…
00:21:31We have to meet them over the hour.
00:21:34Only the one today. Sarah Fitzpatrick.
00:21:3714, Manchester. Won't give me anything more.
00:21:40What she does say doesn't add up.
00:21:42Anything more? I'm late.
00:21:44Oh, sorry. Night, Christy. Night, Liz.
00:21:50Middle-class background. Very jumpy.
00:21:53There is something there.
00:21:55Oh, you phoned it through to Manchester Social Services and missing persons.
00:21:59Any response? Not yet.
00:22:01She's in room eight. Yeah, I've been sleeping there since she arrived.
00:22:04When was that? Oh, about five.
00:22:06Okay. Night. Night.
00:22:12Good night, Christine. Night, now.
00:22:39What's up, Chris?
00:22:41Are you in the graveyard, Shepter?
00:22:43Are you all even practising my sleepwalking?
00:22:45I'll put you in a graveyard if you don't watch out Liam.
00:22:48Please do.
00:22:51Right, I'll be downstairs if any of you zongers want anything.
00:23:11Hello.
00:23:14Don't you want the light on?
00:23:24I'm Christine.
00:23:26You must be Sarah.
00:23:31Christine.
00:23:40Can you sleep well?
00:23:49Do you work here?
00:23:51Mm-hmm.
00:24:05Where are the cups then?
00:24:10Hmm.
00:24:23Hello?
00:24:25Good evening.
00:24:26I've been given this number.
00:24:27I understand you have Sarah Fitzpatrick with you.
00:24:31Who is this?
00:24:32Her father.
00:24:34May I speak to her?
00:24:35Well, she's just woken up.
00:24:38To whom am I speaking, please?
00:24:39I'm a project worker here.
00:24:41Oh, yes.
00:24:43The police don't have your address.
00:24:44If you would kindly give it to me, I'll drive down right away.
00:24:47No, we don't give it out.
00:24:49Really?
00:24:50Can you do that?
00:24:52I would have thought...
00:24:52If you'd let me finish.
00:24:54We have a neutral meeting place, Mr. Fitzpatrick.
00:24:56When Sarah's ready, you can meet there.
00:24:59I see.
00:25:02Well, in that case, I'll get her social worker to come down.
00:25:07Why does Sarah have a social worker?
00:25:11She's school-phobic.
00:25:12She has been for some time.
00:25:14Well, maybe they can get in touch with us and we can sort something out.
00:25:16Listen, I don't know who you are, but for your information, I am a doctor.
00:25:20Remember, this is my child we're talking about.
00:25:23Exactly.
00:25:24Doctor Fitzpatrick.
00:25:25This is Sarah I'm talking about, not you.
00:25:27Just put her on the line, please.
00:25:28If you'll calm down.
00:25:30I'm sorry.
00:25:32Hang on, I'll ask her.
00:25:35Do you want to?
00:25:57Dad?
00:25:59Why did you have to do this, Sarah?
00:26:02You know why.
00:26:04I'd like to come and fetch you.
00:26:05No.
00:26:07Listen.
00:26:08I want you to come home.
00:26:10I'm not coming back.
00:26:12Please, darling.
00:26:14Let's sort this out together.
00:26:16We love you.
00:26:18No, Dad.
00:26:19We can't live without you.
00:26:25Good.
00:26:27Don't force me to get the police, Sarah.
00:26:36No one.
00:26:39No one will.
00:26:43No one will believe me.
00:27:07Well, I wasn't expecting this.
00:27:12And I'm sure your dad wasn't either.
00:27:14I don't think he'd have sent me down if he was, do you?
00:27:20I had to tell someone.
00:27:23Sarah, you remember your school phobic problem?
00:27:26And how, as a family, we managed to sort it out?
00:27:29Well, I think this is a little similar.
00:27:32You don't believe me, do you?
00:27:33Excuse me, but I...
00:27:34Excuse me, I know Sarah and her family a little better than you, Christy.
00:27:38I'm not making it up.
00:27:41Look, if you do want to make these allegations, you can.
00:27:44We'll go to a police station.
00:27:46You make a sexual abuse statement,
00:27:49and I'll get a place of safety order for you.
00:27:51I can't do that.
00:27:52I can't go to the police, not the police.
00:27:55Why not, Sarah?
00:28:04We'll sort this out when we get back, eh?
00:28:13Okay, I'll go back.
00:28:26Get off!
00:28:28Leave me alone!
00:28:31Get off!
00:28:42Go, Sarah!
00:28:45Go, Sarah!
00:29:02Mind the cleaners don't see you.
00:29:04They'll throw you off, and I could get in big trouble.
00:29:08Thanks.
00:29:17Snowing.
00:29:19I thought spring had started.
00:29:39I thought spring had started.
00:30:39McCoy.
00:30:40McCoy?
00:30:41That's right.
00:30:42The last genuine British punk.
00:30:45Exactly.
00:30:55Is that right, Poya?
00:30:57Say something about Mrs. Satya, please.
00:31:00Enterprise initiative, mate.
00:31:05Thank you, Mr. Lockwood.
00:31:17You got a speech. I didn't know who was going to do that. That's another five of you, please.
00:31:36Ten crew, that's not about five minutes, is it?
00:31:38Five more like that.
00:31:39You're down and you're quick, will you?
00:31:51Congratulations, Dad.
00:31:54The last person to congratulate us on our wedding anniversary and the most important.
00:31:58Isn't you pretty?
00:31:59Quite lovely.
00:32:02I missed the champagne.
00:32:04There's plenty in the kitchen.
00:32:08Thank you, darling.
00:32:24Thank you, darling.
00:32:57Thank you, Holland.
00:33:04is kind of a bit of the
00:33:05It's not exactly how I'm improving, is it?
00:33:12Yeah, but what do you think?
00:33:15I think you need somebody to calm you down.
00:33:19Need some food.
00:33:20No, you don't.
00:33:29Can I just go to bed?
00:33:31OK.
00:33:37Hello.
00:33:39Hello.
00:33:39And where do you stay?
00:33:41I always stay at the Royal Piccadilly.
00:33:44I've been there.
00:33:45Have you?
00:33:46It's a knocking shop, isn't it?
00:33:48No, I mean, prostitutes hang out in the lobby when it gets cold.
00:33:52Of course, they get moved on.
00:33:53There's a great view from the roof, but you have to watch out.
00:33:56The place is absolutely riddled with lecherous businessmen away from their wives.
00:34:00And the corridors smell like...
00:34:01Sarah!
00:34:02Sarah!
00:34:03Sarah was down in London earlier this year on a course.
00:34:07Social studies.
00:34:20You deserve it.
00:34:21You thoroughly embarrassed me last night.
00:34:23Shut up!
00:34:24Don't you dare tell me to shut up!
00:34:26I don't know where all that came from, but as far as I'm concerned, I never want to hear you
00:34:29speak like...
00:34:29If you're going to be sick, use the downstairs toilet!
00:34:39I don't understand what's the matter with her.
00:34:43Maybe I should talk to a social worker.
00:34:46I haven't even spoken to the man.
00:34:49He'll only tell you what he tells me.
00:34:51Sarah's in need of help and support.
00:34:53Yes.
00:34:55I'm trying.
00:34:57I know you are.
00:34:59Darling, I know you are.
00:35:02Maybe I should talk to her.
00:35:03So why don't you care?
00:35:06My view is like something else...
00:35:10I stay called Blue...
00:35:12Juliet, Juliet!!!
00:35:15I've licked loads of stuff!!!
00:35:16Chocolate beans, crisps...
00:35:19cigarettes...
00:35:26Gillette!
00:35:41Gillette!
00:35:43Bastards!
00:36:09Mum!
00:36:11Here! Mum!
00:36:12What do you do?
00:36:16Where is she?
00:36:17Gone.
00:36:18Gone where?
00:36:19Oh, I don't know.
00:36:20They moved out last night.
00:36:21Here, now, you stop damaging that property or I'll call the police.
00:36:25Well, I'll give you damage.
00:36:27I'll need that.
00:36:30Here, don't you touch me.
00:37:05Hello, Christine.
00:37:07Remember me?
00:37:11Debbie Wolf.
00:37:12Two years ago.
00:37:15Man from care then went back.
00:37:18God, you've changed.
00:37:23Come on.
00:37:55If you do anything, I'll tell her.
00:37:57I swear I will.
00:37:59I doubt if she'd believe you.
00:38:02I doubt if she'd believe you.
00:38:28rtles are a good word.
00:38:31I learned that my family comes from our Kilagen nostril.
00:38:32The family needs to be explained.
00:38:34Pass me a leg, darling.
00:38:54You're trembling.
00:38:59What's the matter, Sarah?
00:39:06Mum?
00:39:08Yes?
00:39:09I've got something to tell you.
00:39:13About why I ran away.
00:39:17You have to believe me.
00:39:23Of course I believe you.
00:39:27It's Dad.
00:39:30What about him?
00:39:35He...
00:39:43He keeps me awake at night.
00:39:53He does things to me.
00:40:02Touches me.
00:40:09Sexually.
00:40:17It's true.
00:40:25Your father's a doctor.
00:40:28He wouldn't.
00:40:31Honestly, darling, I...
00:40:33I could believe anything.
00:40:35But not that.
00:40:40Listen, darling, if, um...
00:40:43If you just want attention...
00:40:46That was right.
00:40:47Even you don't believe me.
00:40:50Maybe it's something you've misunderstood or dreamt.
00:40:54Dreamt.
00:41:00Sarah!
00:41:05Sarah, come back!
00:41:11Sarah, come back!
00:41:14Sarah, come back!
00:41:15Sarah, stay with Sarah!
00:41:17I'm talking about these t-shirts.
00:41:19Five hundred of the bloody things.
00:41:22No, no, no, no.
00:41:23I've no quibble with the garments, per se.
00:41:25They've all got sleeves and always in the right places.
00:41:27It's the spelling.
00:41:29Barry, to my certain knowledge,
00:41:32Hollywood is not the only capital of the world.
00:41:34It's somewhere in the Essex marshes.
00:41:41Okay, don't worry, Sarah.
00:41:42We'll come back here.
00:41:43We'll sort something out.
00:41:45Do you want anything to eat?
00:41:48You want to sleep?
00:41:50Okay.
00:41:51We'll talk more in the morning, then.
00:41:54Hello, Sarah.
00:41:56It's me.
00:42:00Do you know each other?
00:42:04Yeah.
00:42:05Listen, I've got a lot of fun.
00:42:06I've got a spare bed in my room.
00:42:10It's up to you, Sarah.
00:42:11What do you think?
00:42:41What's the matter?
00:42:41What's the matter?
00:42:46A sore throat.
00:42:51You're not going to do any good strangling yourself, are you?
00:42:55You want to keep warm, that's all.
00:42:58Don't be silly. Take it off.
00:43:20So, what's been happening to you, then?
00:43:27Well, I got here end of last week.
00:43:30Should have seen me.
00:43:34Masses has happened since we last met.
00:43:38I met this bloke.
00:43:40A user.
00:43:42Certainly used me, anyway.
00:43:49I'm going to apply for a course at St Martin's School of Art.
00:43:53I've got my five GCSEs.
00:43:54What do you think?
00:43:56I don't know if I'll get in, but if I do, I'll get a grant.
00:44:00Everything.
00:44:00Everything.
00:44:16You're right, Sarah.
00:44:26You're right.
00:44:32You're right.
00:44:35You're right, Sarah.
00:45:15If I'd have known she was a snorer,
00:45:17I wouldn't have offered.
00:45:18Sarah?
00:45:21Sarah, are you all right?
00:45:37Jesus!
00:45:43Sarah!
00:45:44Oh, Christ, please stop that.
00:45:50Sarah!
00:45:52Sarah!
00:45:55Stop coming!
00:45:56Sarah!
00:45:58Sarah, please!
00:46:00Sarah!
00:46:01Sarah!
00:46:03It's all right.
00:46:05It's all right.
00:46:06It's all right.
00:46:09It's all right.
00:46:11Ah!
00:46:14Oh!
00:46:17Ah!
00:46:18Ah!
00:46:19Ah!
00:46:28I don't know.
00:47:09Now we'll be seeking a place of safety order until this can come up for the magistrates.
00:47:13Can I stay at the project?
00:47:17Well, there isn't anywhere else for you to go.
00:47:22What left to the station?
00:47:23Yeah, thanks.
00:47:25How long before the magistrate's hearing?
00:47:28Fitzpatrick's a pillar of the community, so I'll try to move the hearing somewhere he's not so well known.
00:47:33That could take time.
00:47:37What sort of care order are we looking for?
00:47:41Listen, you know we have to prove the case before it can go to the report stage.
00:47:45And only then do they decide on exactly what type of care is needed.
00:47:50It's a shame she's not four years younger.
00:47:52You don't believe her, do you?
00:47:54Yes, I do.
00:47:56But I think I may be alone.
00:48:10I think I may be alone.
00:48:28That's it.
00:48:37Any news yet?
00:48:38Not yet.
00:48:39Where's Christine?
00:48:40Just popped out with David.
00:48:41All right.
00:48:42Sarah?
00:48:43Yeah?
00:48:45You're good at writing essays, aren't you?
00:48:47Yes.
00:48:48Why?
00:48:49Well, they want a letter about why I think I should be accepted.
00:48:53If I tell you, then you could put it into good English.
00:48:57You know, really argue the point.
00:48:58You don't need me to do that.
00:49:00Oh, of course not.
00:49:01I could give them a phone call, invite them round for dinner.
00:49:04Oh, come on.
00:49:06I can't do it.
00:49:08What do you say?
00:49:10Well, you should do it yourself.
00:49:11Oh, thanks.
00:49:18I'm sorry, not from the cheese mark.
00:49:20Do you want to take it in?
00:49:21You can take it to Sarah.
00:49:26Nice of soups.
00:49:49What kind of soups, please?
00:49:53Sarah!
00:50:03It's your dad.
00:50:13It's okay, Dr. Fitzpatrick. Carry on.
00:50:16Perhaps you can tell me what she's actually saying I've done to her.
00:50:19I'm afraid I can't. She's made a statement to the social services and the police.
00:50:25Yes. I hope you can believe how distressed my wife and I are that Sarah should make these allegations.
00:50:32If I knew what they were, I might be able to clear them up.
00:50:36Before we have to put Sarah through the trauma of a magistrate's hearing.
00:50:40I'm afraid I really can't tell you anything, Dr. Fitzpatrick. You should talk to a social worker.
00:50:45I've tried. That's why I'm calling you.
00:50:50Please, just tell Sarah that we love her and want her back.
00:50:57I'll tell her.
00:51:03Why don't we phone her and say, no, go on.
00:51:07What have you got to lose?
00:51:09Why are you so interested?
00:51:11I like you.
00:51:13Don't.
00:51:13All right, let's say I owe it to you.
00:51:16You don't.
00:51:17I do.
00:51:19If I'd nicked your purse, you wouldn't have got out of this shit quicker.
00:51:25It was you.
00:51:27Yeah.
00:51:31What's so funny?
00:51:33If you hadn't have nicked it, maybe you'd have had less problems too.
00:51:37It's not funny.
00:51:38No, you're right.
00:51:50Hello?
00:51:52Mum, you alone?
00:51:53Sarah!
00:51:55Are you alone?
00:51:56Yes, I'm alone.
00:51:59Listen, I have to talk to you.
00:52:01Your father's very upset, darling.
00:52:05Help me.
00:52:07What do you mean?
00:52:09Tell them.
00:52:10I'll tell them, but you must too.
00:52:12You know.
00:52:14Yes.
00:52:15I'll help you.
00:52:18Tell them the truth, please.
00:52:20I'll tell them.
00:52:22I'll tell them everything.
00:52:25You promise?
00:52:27Yes.
00:52:28I promise.
00:52:52Shh!
00:52:54Sorry.
00:52:55Right.
00:52:56You want to hear it?
00:52:58Well?
00:53:00Only if you finish.
00:53:01I'm finished.
00:53:02All right.
00:53:03Right.
00:53:05Dear Sarah or madam,
00:53:06I think I should be accepted onto the foundation course for the following reason.
00:53:12Painting pictures is all I'm really good at.
00:53:17Because I feel as though I can't just watch things.
00:53:19I have to put them down the only way I know how.
00:53:23I want other people to see what I see.
00:53:28I want you to know my desire to paint is something that your decisions cannot kill.
00:53:34I will carry on painting because I can't just be a spectator.
00:53:39Yours sincerely, Deborah O'Wolf.
00:53:44Spectator?
00:53:46I just can't be a spectator.
00:53:48You wouldn't say that, would you?
00:53:50Shall I take it out?
00:53:52No, leave it in. I like it.
00:54:20Sarah has always wanted her father's attention.
00:54:24What was your reaction when you were told of the abuse statement?
00:54:27Well, I must confess I was totally flabbergasted.
00:54:33If this had been going on for so long,
00:54:37why haven't she said something to us before?
00:54:39But did you believe her?
00:54:42No.
00:54:44I'm afraid.
00:54:46I...
00:54:47I'm afraid I didn't.
00:54:49Why should you be afraid?
00:54:52Sorry?
00:54:53You said you were afraid you didn't believe her.
00:54:56Well,
00:54:59the whole thing is very distressing.
00:55:02And you never for one moment suspected your husband?
00:55:05Never.
00:55:07I'm a very light sleeper.
00:55:09If Roger had been getting up and going into Sarah's room for the past four years,
00:55:15I would have heard.
00:55:19Thank you, Mrs. Fitzpatrick.
00:55:20Thank you, Mrs. Fitzpatrick.
00:55:24Thank you, Mrs. Fitzpatrick.
00:55:26Thank you, Mrs. Fitzpatrick.
00:55:42All rise.
00:55:42We feel the statements that we've heard are very conflicting.
00:55:45Sarah obviously has problems with her father
00:55:47and feels the need to live away from him.
00:55:49But we do not find the case proved.
00:55:52Now, Sarah, this doesn't mean that we think you're lying.
00:55:54It's just that your case hasn't been proved here.
00:55:57Do you understand me?
00:56:01Fundamentally, no proof was offered to support Sarah's testimony.
00:56:05We've given due consideration to all the reports before us,
00:56:09including the psychiatric record.
00:56:12We ask ourselves, if abuse has been occurring for some time,
00:56:16why Sarah hasn't told anyone about it before now?
00:56:20In view of Sarah's age,
00:56:23we think that this is a problem that is solved best
00:56:26by keeping the family together.
00:56:30In the meantime, however,
00:56:31if given Sarah's desire to live away from home,
00:56:35perhaps the parents can arrange for her to stay with a relative
00:56:38for a short while.
00:56:42We will therefore make no care order at this time.
00:57:25Hello?
00:57:27Hello.
00:57:29Hello.
00:57:29Is that you, Christine?
00:57:32How are you?
00:57:34I'm all right.
00:57:35Right, really.
00:57:38They gave me some drugs.
00:57:42My aunt's looking after me.
00:57:44She's very kind.
00:57:48It is all right for me to ring now.
00:57:51You said to ring about now, I remembered.
00:57:55You're not too busy, are you?
00:57:58No more than usual.
00:58:01I'm all right, Christine.
00:58:02You mustn't worry about me.
00:58:06I can stay here till Christmas.
00:58:08Good.
00:58:12Listen, Debbie got her interview.
00:58:14She did.
00:58:15Yeah.
00:58:17She'll be moving on in a few days.
00:58:18She wants your address so she can write to you.
00:58:22What's the point?
00:58:26There's just no point.
00:58:30Well, let me give it to her.
00:58:35Oh, okay.
00:58:39Don't worry about me, Christine.
00:58:44I've got to go now.
00:58:47Time for bed.
00:58:50Bye.
00:58:51Bye.
00:58:52Bye.
00:59:14Hi, Debbie. See you later.
00:59:16Well, it's Christmas, Dad.
00:59:18Right, then. Happy Christmas. Bye.
00:59:35Happy Christmas.
00:59:53Karen?
00:59:55Debbie?
01:00:02Oh, Sarah!
01:00:04I got your letters, all of them.
01:00:07You look great.
01:00:09If the clock strikes, you'll turn to salt.
01:00:12Do you know that?
01:00:17She's gonna kill her!
01:00:21Oh, this is rubbish, Debbie!
01:00:23I know. Turn it up!
01:00:43Debbie?
01:00:51it's okay isn't it what you know with Karen me staying as long as you only sleep on my half
01:01:01of
01:01:01the sofa no I'm serious yeah told all about you hope you don't mind
01:01:12we'll get you somewhere somewhere they'll never find you
01:01:19don't worry go to sleep now
01:01:30night night
01:01:34there you are
01:01:44I'll decorate the tree you are paying for it
01:01:46oh I'm doing the tree you promise
01:01:47oh all right then
01:01:52what's that package
01:01:53I'm not telling
01:01:54right give me three
01:01:55come on kitty leave the ribbon alone
01:02:02you're in the way
01:02:14you really thought Karen would like this
01:02:16I know she'll like it
01:02:20it's no good looking
01:02:22when you finish with the cello tape
01:02:35yes
01:02:37you must be Debbie
01:02:42I just want to talk to her
01:02:46what should I tell him
01:02:47tell him I'm not here
01:02:49please
01:03:03yes
01:03:04will you ask Sarah to come to the door please
01:03:07who
01:03:07I read your letters Debbie
01:03:09don't bother pretending
01:03:10she's not here anymore
01:03:12could you tell me where she is
01:03:13the project
01:03:14she's at the project
01:03:15I'll come back with the police then
01:03:17you do that
01:03:19catch
01:03:21look at these knickers
01:03:23shut up
01:03:25I'm sitting on it
01:03:27I'll never get the case closed
01:03:34hello
01:03:38thank you
01:03:45the cab will be five minutes
01:03:46oh my god
01:03:55happy christmas Sarah
01:03:59thanks
01:04:16right
01:04:17who's coming to see
01:04:18Karen's downstairs
01:04:18no
01:04:19no
01:04:20actually
01:04:20no
01:04:21come
01:04:21I'm naked
01:04:24all right
01:04:33hi Sarah
01:04:40do you want to talk
01:04:52you've got the meeting
01:04:53with your social worker
01:04:54on january 2nd
01:04:55you've got to sort out
01:04:57what you really want
01:04:59these people can be reasoned with
01:05:02when's christine coming back
01:05:05have a good new year
01:05:17hey look who it isn't
01:05:19come and have a talk
01:05:19I've got a plan
01:05:20listen
01:05:21Sarah
01:05:21I'm not going to my meeting
01:05:22with the social worker
01:05:23he says he'll try again
01:05:25to get a care order
01:05:26but you saw it
01:05:27if I was a kid of 10 or 11
01:05:29they would have put me
01:05:29in care like that
01:05:30look Sarah
01:05:31sit down
01:05:31why did no one believe me
01:05:32I'll tell you why
01:05:34because I'm too old
01:05:35Sarah
01:05:35listen
01:05:35I know where to go
01:05:37I told you I've got a plan
01:05:38I'm going away from London
01:05:40far away
01:05:40someone
01:05:41no one will find me
01:05:42I can tell you
01:05:43because I trust you
01:05:44look Sarah
01:05:44listen to me
01:05:44calm down
01:05:45you've got to lend me some money
01:05:47I'll pay you back
01:05:48I swear I will
01:05:49I need £100
01:05:51what do you say Christine
01:05:52what do you say
01:05:58I can't Sarah
01:06:02I can't
01:06:04I can't
01:06:05I can't
01:06:22I can't
01:06:23I can't
01:06:23I can't
01:06:26I can't
01:06:33I can't
01:06:33I can't
01:06:33I can't
01:06:45Hello?
01:06:46Hello, Miss Corbett.
01:06:49Who is this?
01:06:50Dr Fitzpatrick.
01:06:52I'd like to wish my daughter her Happy New Year.
01:06:54Is that allowed?
01:06:58I'll go and ask her.
01:07:08Sarah?
01:07:11Sarah, your father's on the line.
01:07:45Hello?
01:07:47Happy New Year, Sarah.
01:07:51Sarah?
01:07:53Sarah, talk to me.
01:07:56Listen, we can sort this out.
01:07:59We don't have to involve everyone this time.
01:08:04Surely you're old enough to understand the damage it'll do to me if you persist in these fabrications.
01:08:11Sarah, are you there?
01:08:14Sarah, talk to me.
01:08:17You leave me alone and I won't tell anyone.
01:08:21I can't do that.
01:08:24You know that.
01:08:27Mum's with you, isn't she?
01:08:31Wish you a Happy New Year.
01:08:34Tell her that I'm never coming home.
01:08:35I've had enough of this.
01:08:36I know where you are.
01:08:38I know.
01:08:38Do you hear?
01:08:39I've got the law on my side.
01:08:40I've pussy put it around long enough.
01:08:42I'm coming down to get you.
01:08:43Even if I view the police, it's me, Sarah.
01:08:54Don't!
01:09:07Here we are, everybody.
01:09:10Happy New Year, everyone.
01:09:14Clear a space, sir.
01:09:16Sarah's still in the room.
01:09:18I'll go and get her.
01:09:21Oh, sorry.
01:09:25Hang on.
01:09:32Hello.
01:09:33Happy New Year.
01:09:34Debbie!
01:09:35Happy New Year, Christine.
01:09:37How are you?
01:09:37I'm fine.
01:09:38How are you?
01:09:39Oh, OK.
01:09:40Can I speak to Sarah?
01:09:41Oh, Tim's just getting her now.
01:09:43We're about to have our meal.
01:09:44Jimmy's cooked it.
01:09:45Do you remember Jimmy?
01:09:46He's back.
01:09:47You talk about her old legs.
01:09:48Hang on.
01:09:49She's bolted.
01:09:50Vanished.
01:09:51Oh, Christ.
01:09:51What happened?
01:09:53Sarah's bolted.
01:09:53She got a call from her dad.
01:09:54Look, if she comes to you, will he give us a call?
01:09:56Yeah, of course.
01:09:58I've got to go.
01:09:59Sure.
01:10:00Bye-bye.
01:10:01Bye-bye.
01:10:14Bye-bye.
01:10:16Bye-bye.
01:10:20Bye.
01:10:21Bye-bye.
01:12:25How are you doing?
01:12:27Great.
01:12:29How about you?
01:12:30Okay.
01:12:33Did Sarah ever get in touch?
01:12:35I was going to ask you the same question.
01:12:40Well, if she does, get her to give me a call.
01:12:44I've got to go, France.
01:12:48Sure.
01:12:49See you, Anne.
01:12:50Yeah, see you.
01:13:02Let's do it.
01:13:21I'm going to go.
01:14:06This will do.
01:14:19I'll leave the motor running.
01:14:20I don't want to get cold.
01:14:23Thanks.
01:14:31Well, come on, then.
01:14:35What date is it?
01:14:38Friday the 13th.
01:14:41Lucky for some, eh?
01:14:43No.
01:14:44It's my birthday.
01:14:46Is this some kind of thing to get more money?
01:14:49If it is, forget it.
01:14:54Come on.
01:14:56Come on.
01:14:57No!
01:14:57Let's go.
01:14:57Let's go.
01:14:59Let's go.
01:15:14Let's go.
01:15:14Come on.
01:15:22Let's go.
01:15:25Let's go.
01:15:39Let's go.
01:15:55Gary's Nightline here. It's almost midnight, and we've got a caller on the line.
01:15:59Hello, Gary. It's Debbie here.
01:16:01Hello, Debbie.
01:16:02It's my birthday today.
01:16:04Happy birthday.
01:16:05And it's my friend's birthday.
01:16:07No kidding.
01:16:07Yeah. Her name's Sarah Fitzpatrick. I've lost touch with her now. No one knows where she is.
01:16:14How long since you saw her, Debbie?
01:16:16Well, not since Christmas.
01:16:17And you're a bit concerned about her?
01:16:19Yeah, I am.
01:16:20Well, I shouldn't worry, Debbie. She's probably doing just fine. Been too busy to contact you.
01:16:25I hope so.
01:16:26And if it's her birthday, she's probably having a great time right now.
01:16:30Yeah. Anyway, I just want you to play a record for her.
01:16:33Okay.
01:16:34You might be listening. And if you are, Sarah, please get in touch.
01:16:37Lots has happened. She'll know what I mean.
01:16:40Happy birthday, girl.
01:16:41This is for you, Sarah, from Debbie.
01:16:44Happy birthday, girl. Happy birthday. Happy birthday to you.
01:16:51Happy birthday, girl. Happy birthday. Happy birthday to you.
01:16:58Many returns of this lovely day to you.
01:17:24Happy birthday, girl.
01:17:31Won't you help me sing my song?
01:17:33Yeah, yeah, happy birthday.
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