[1:23]Morning, Julia. Hi, Rebecca. Are you going away? I'm going to my parents for the weekend. My sister's picking me up at quarter past nine. When are you getting back? We're having a big family dinner on Sunday evening. It's my father's birthday, so I'm going straight into work on Monday.
[1:47]You sound happy. Do I? Perhaps I'm falling in love. What? Are you serious? Yes, I think so. Who is it? What's he like? Well, he's very good-looking, and he's got lovely eyes. What does he do? Come on, Julia, who is it? He works for a TV company. Really? Do I know him? In fact, he's probably on TV right now.
[2:15]You're watching the local weekend news on Apex TV. I'm Gary Fenton. It's nine fifteen. Gary.
[2:24]Oh, there's Cindy. Bye, Julia. See you on Monday.
[2:31]Well, what do you think? Oh.
[2:39]On Saturday mornings, Charlie and Molly Craddock usually go shopping, but they aren't going shopping today. They're doing something completely different. They're walking round the local park, and they're doing it backwards. Molly, why are you walking round the park backwards? We're collecting money for local charities. Is it difficult, Charlie? Not for us, because we practice. We walk round our garden for two hours every day. Backwards? Of course! It's very easy, you know. And it's great fun. Oh! Oops!
[3:17]Are you waiting for someone, Tim? What? Oh, yes. Ah, here she is. Hi. Hi, Julia.
[3:28]Hi, Sean. How are you? Not too bad, I suppose. The police are coming to see us this afternoon. Jason and Kylie put soap powder in the neighbours' fish pond yesterday. Well, good luck. We're going into town. Bye. Have a nice weekend.
[3:55]She's going out with someone, and he works here. Ooh, who is it? Gary. No! Yes!
[4:08]What's she giggling about? It's Julia. You'll never guess, but she's going out with Gary. Nonsense! Julia's got more sense than that. It's true. She told me on Saturday. Well, never mind that. What time am I meeting Frederick today? Oh, he phoned to say that he can't make it. Could you call him on his mobile? He's at the House of Commons.
[4:34]Look out! She's coming. Hello, Julia. Oh, um, hi.
[4:42]Oh, Gary, Gary.
[4:48]Julia, are you doing anything this evening? Yes, I am. I'm going out. Are you going out tomorrow, too? No, I'm not. I'm staying in and watching a video with Rebecca. What about Wednesday? Look, what is this, Gary? What do you want? Oh, come on, Julia. Don't be shy. I know your little secret. Secret, what secret? You know. What do I know? Oh, come on, you know.
[5:22]Don't you?
[5:31]Thanks. How was your weekend at your parents'? Don't ask. They argued all the time, and I got the usual lecture. Why don't you get a proper job like Cindy? She's doing so well. What about your weekend? Well, on Saturday morning, I was with Tim in Wrigley Park. People do some funny things... Yes, they do. Well, I can't stay here all day. And then Julia arrived, and she and Tim... Julia? Yeah, it seems they're going out together. I didn't know anything about it. Julia is going out with Tim, but... Rebecca!
[6:27]So what will this new series of yours be about? If you come to the meeting tomorrow, you'll find out. Some of your young fans, boys. Can we have your autographs, please? I'll use my own pen. What's it like to be a star? These kids can recognize real talent. That's right. Well, actually, this is for my grandma.
[6:56]And the next item is Tim's new series. Tim? OK. Well, the series will be called "People"... and it will be about people's lives. Not famous people, but ordinary people, like nurses, shop assistants, bank managers, housewives. Won't that be a bit ordinary? No, they'll be ordinary people, but with an extraordinary story to tell. How will it work? It'll be very simple. We'll interview someone in the studio about his or her life story. And will you be the interviewer? I'd like Gary to do it. Me? Er, why? I'd like to direct it. It'll be a chance for both of us to try something new. Gary? I think it's an excellent idea. Very exciting.
[7:46]So, who have we got for the first programme? It's this woman here. Samantha Richmond. She's a waitress. Uh-huh. So what's her story? She got married on her sixteenth birthday. She and her boyfriend ran away to Gretna Green because her parents didn't approve. Sounds interesting. Are they still married? Yes, they are. They've got five children now. Here's a photo of the family. If you do that again, I'll go back to my desk. OK. OK. I promise I'll behave. Good. Now there's a lot more about Samantha Richmond. She's a very interesting woman.
[8:40]What time will this woman be here, Julia? It's already twenty past two. I'm sure she'll be here soon. Excuse me. There's a message on my answerphone for Julia from Samantha Richmond. When? Just now? This morning. What? I was out of the office all morning at a meeting. Anyway, she says she's very sorry but she can't come this afternoon because one of her children is ill. Oh dear, I hope it's nothing serious. Nothing serious. We haven't got an interview. That's serious, isn't it? I meant the child. Well, if she can't do it, we'll just have to find someone from here. Well, it can't be me, because I'm the interviewer. How about Frederick? He's in Bangkok. Anyway, it needs to be someone ordinary.
[9:27]You can't be serious.
[9:40]Our guest this evening is Sean Casey, a cameraman here at Apex TV. Tell me something about your early life, Sean. Well, I was born in Ireland, but my parents moved to England when I was still a baby, and I grew up in London. We were quite a big family, seven kids. I didn't do very well at school, and I left when I was sixteen.
[10:07]What did you do after school? I got a job in a furniture factory. Furniture? How interesting. Not really. But in my free time, I played the bass guitar with a band called Nightmare. And we got a few good gigs. So I gave up my job and went on the road with the band. Really? Yeah. We never became famous, but we played with some famous bands, REM, Guns N' Roses, Dire Straits. We had some great times. I remember one night in Las Vegas. I was in a bar with U2. They're great guys, loads of fun. Well, we were in this bar and...
[10:56]Evening, Sean. We watched you on TV last night. You were very good. Thank you, Ted. Yes, you were great, Sean. I didn't see it. The kids wanted to watch some quiz programme on the other channel.
[11:20]Look out, boys, some more of your fans. I'll just get my pen out.
[11:27]There he is! Can we have your autograph, please, Mr Casey? We saw you on TV last night.
[11:36]Did you really play with all those big bands? Yeah. What was it like? It was really great. Huh, the kids of today! Yeah. What do they know?
[12:15]Here you are. I'm going to put my feet up. It's been a long day.
[12:22]This'll be from my sister. She works in Hong Kong. Talking of families, are you working this weekend? Just Saturday. I'm going to my parents' for the weekend. Would you like to come over on Sunday? They'd love to meet you. Sure. What time? Why don't you come over about three and stay for dinner in the evening? OK. Oh, how do I get there? I'll give you a map. No! I've got my personal organizer. Well, the easiest way is to take the London Road to Kingston. There's a big Asda supermarket just before you get to the centre of Kingston. You go past Asda and take the first turning on the right. There's a post office on the corner. First on the right. OK. Go down there till you come to the second set of traffic lights. Turn left there and you'll see a pub called the Black Bull on the right. Turn right and Gloucester Avenue is the third road on the left. Number 29. Turn right by the Black Bull and third left. 29. Got it.
[13:43]Morning, dear. Do you want some breakfast? Yes, please. Morning, Dad. Morning. Do you have to do that now? You said you wanted it mending. Are we going shopping today? No, not today. Do you remember old, Mrs Burns? I'm taking her to stay with her daughter this morning. Where does her daughter live? In one of those little roads near King George Square. We can go shopping tomorrow. It's more convenient on Sunday mornings anyway because there aren't so many people. Don't forget Tim's coming tomorrow. We'll be back in time.
[14:20]When I was driving home yesterday, I saw these two kids. They were running out of a newsagent's, and the owner was running after them. The kids ran right in front of my car, and I nearly hit them. But that wasn't the worst thing. When they turned round, do you know what? It was Jason and Kylie. Tim Barnes. What?
[14:47]When? Where? Thank you. A robbery at a jeweller's shop in King George Square.
[15:03]Here we are, Mrs Burns. Oh, there's another police car. I wonder what's happening. Oh dear, there's nowhere to park. Well, I'll just stop here. We won't be long.
[15:27]Turn right here. That'll be the quickest way.
[15:40]Oh, no!
[15:49]Come on! You're blocking the street. We won't be a minute. Can you move any faster?
[16:02]Allow me. It'll be quicker.
[16:07]Well, really!
[16:22]There you are, Mum. So what happened? Well, when we got there, I couldn't find anywhere to park, so I stopped in the middle of the street. While I was helping Mrs Burns out of the car, another car pulled up behind me, and the driver of the car beeped his horn at me. Some people! Poor old Mrs Burns can't move very fast. So while we were walking to her door, the young man started shouting at us. That's terrible! And then he grabbed the suitcases from the car, and he just dumped them on the pavement. How rude! But you know, I'm sure I've seen him somewhere before.
[17:14]Tim will be here soon. Uh-huh. It isn't usually as busy as that on a Sunday, is it, dear? No, dear. I'll take these in.
[17:27]That's him! That's his car! What, dear? Excuse me. I'd like a word with you.
[17:40]Hi. Do you two know each other? Well, this is the rude young man that I was telling you about.
[17:53]Oh dear. Mum, Dad. This is Tim. Pleased to meet you.
[18:22]Yes, Mother, if I have time I'll try to go shopping at lunchtime. Yes, I'll buy some apples. No, I won't buy any pears, I know you don't like them. Now, have we got any coffee? Well, go and look and then ring me back.
[18:49]Yes, Mother. Oh, I'm sorry. I was expecting another call. What can I do for you? Yes, I have seen the programme. I saw it last night.
[19:04]No. No, I don't think the programs are too violent. I'm afraid I can't agree with that.
[19:17]She's on the phone. Tim, have you done that programme about the health farm yet? No, we haven't. We're still looking for someone to go there so that we can film their experiences. I've always wanted to go to a health farm. But you're already fit and healthy, and we need someone who's unfit and stressed out. Stupid man! Rebecca, have those tapes arrived? I'm afraid they won't be here till next week. Next week? That's too late! Get me Frederick! He's gone to Rio and he won't be back till Monday. Oh, give me strength! What do you want, Tim? Hello, Rebecca Bond speaking. Just a minute, please. It's your mother again. Yes, all right, Mother. Yes, I'll get some coffee. What? No, Mother, I haven't hidden your glasses. No, I can't come home and look for them. Goodbye! I need a break.
[20:58]Welcome to Westland Manor Health and Fitness Centre, Mrs McKay. My name's Celine, and I'm your personal consultant. Have you ever stayed here before? No, I haven't. And how long will you be with us? About a week. I see. Well, first we'll do some of our regular tests, and then we can work out your personal fitness programme. So would you like to follow me?
[21:36]Meal? You call this a meal? A bit of lettuce, a few nuts and some fruit. They won't let me have any biscuits or ice cream or chocolate. Can you have any wine or beer? I can't even have a cup of tea or coffee. This is my drink. A glass of water. I used to be a war correspondent, you know, and I had some hard times, but I always had a good meal at the end of the day, with meat and cheese, not this, this rabbit food. And cut! That was great, Martha. That's it for today, Sean. Right. Where shall we go for a meal? I'm starving. Let's try that pub down the road. I fancy a nice big steak and a plateful of chips. Tim, I won't forget this.
[22:34]It's nine-thirty and Martha is starting her exercise programme in the gym. That's it. Swing those arms. Swing those arms. Good!
[23:55]Oh, how did you talk me into this, Tim?
[24:03]Yes, okay. Bye then. I used to play with this band, you know. Oh, yes! Do you want some more French fries? I've had enough. Sure. Oh, quick. Here they come.
[24:55]So, Martha, how do you feel? I have never felt worse. I have done some difficult things in my life. I've slept in airports, in fields, even in the street. I've travelled for three days on a camel. I've eaten snakes and insects. But this... this is just too much. And what's the next thing on your programme? The next thing on my programme. You'll see. First, I think I'll make a phone call. Can I borrow your mobile? Sure.
[27:34]Well, um, I'm not at the theatre actually. I'm afraid something's come up and I've got to deal with it. Oh, that's wonderful! So what am I going to do with the tickets? I don't know. I'm sorry but I have to go. Bye.
[28:09]Oh, sorry. Are you OK? You were miles away. I was just thinking about something. Nothing important. Well, here we are. Home again. Thank you for this evening, Gary. I enjoyed the play. Aren't you going to ask me in for a cup of coffee? No, Gary. It's late, and I won't be able to get up in the morning. Just a goodnight kiss, then. No, Gary. Just goodnight. Oh, sweet Julia. Just one kiss for your poor Romeo. Don't be silly. Ow! My ankle! Oh, Gary! How's your ankle? I think it's all right. Will you be able to drive? Yes, I'll be fine. Goodnight.
