The Capture (2019) s02e01 Episode Script

Rachel.
I understand you have this drive
to get to the very heart of things.
It's commendable.
Eyewitnesses?
No eyewitnesses, no sign of the victim.
Shaun Emery, I'm arresting
you on suspicion of assault,
kidnapping, and perverting
- the course of justice.
- What?
Do we know who the victim is?
Hannah Roberts, human rights specialist.
MoD war crimes, terrorism.
That ain't right. She got on that bus.
Shaun Emery claims this
evidence is somehow untrue.
This ain't what happened!
None of this happened!
But here at counter-terrorism,
accepting you can rarely see
the whole picture is part of the job.
Target approaching. 48 Eaton Square.
We're in position, and we do
not have eyes on Shaun Emery.
I can see him.
I think someone's
interfering with our feeds.
Tampering with evidence.
They call it correction when they
take something they don't like
and they change it.
100% photo-real manipulation.
You wouldn't believe your eyes.
They're setting him up, you know that.
This is the first time I've been
given a role in an op like this.
I never had your fast-track privileges.
Ma'am, I don't trust
these people one bit,
but Shaun Emery's video can't be fake.
We've got the body.
Correction turns
intelligence into evidence,
and keeps extremists off the street.
If Shaun didn't kill Hannah
Roberts, then who did?
Ma'am, she's there.
Hannah Roberts.
The CCTV was doctored, but
not the footage from the bus.
If you knew what was at
stake, you would walk away
and pretend this never happened.
Can you imagine the impact if
correction was fully exposed?
If you hadn't corrupted the file.
I'm sure you make copies.
I can't think of a better
way to turn this problem
into an opportunity.
- For what?
- Her recruitment.
If you join us, you'll
learn how to use correction
as a force for good.
What if I don't?
Do I end up in the boot of
a car, like Hannah Roberts?
You're a Detective Inspector.
Bright girl.
Too bright?
When can I start?
[VEHICLE DOOR SLAMS]
[MICROWAVE BEEPS]
[HE PRESSES KEYS]
[ELEVATOR BELL DINGS]
[ELEVATOR DINGS]
[HE BREATHES UNEVENLY]
[SOFT FOOTSTEPS APPROACH]
[RINGING TONE]
[FOOTSTEPS NEARBY]
[DOORBELL RINGS]
[RINGING TONE]
[BLADE SCRAPES]
[SILENCED GUNSHOT]
[FOOTSTEPS RETREAT]
- Ah!
- Nice, nice.
Break.
Right. So, when he's about
to attack, don't wait.
Go in, move first, you
strike and take control.
All right, let's see it. Go.
Break!
All right, easy. Whoa
Stomach, groin, top of the foot.
We go through the points
of vulnerability every week,
points that can be exploited
to immobilise your opponent.
But a straight to the windpipe,
that's not self-defence.
That's manslaughter.
You only need that kind of move if
you believe your life is in danger.
[SHE SIGHS]
[DOOR SHUTS]
The Government's hotly
anticipated verdict on Xanda's bid
rests on the findings of
the China Research Committee.
But just how impartial is the CRC?
[WATER FLOWS]
[STEADY BEEPING]
I was thinking you could say,
"A handful of backbenchers"
"isn't enough to cause a rift.
It's barely enough to cause a ripple."
I think that that works if you leave
a gap, like you're reaching for it.
- What, like it's not prepared?
- Exactly.
- [PHONE PINGS]
- Oh, here's Eliza.
Better cover up, or
there'll be a tribunal.
[HE LAUGHS]
- Isaac, you've got five minutes.
- Yeah. He knows.
- Have they tested the connection?
- Yep, same connection as last time.
- Daddy.
- Yeah?
What are five ways we use electricity?
Er, electric cars?
- In the home.
- Hi, Simone.
Oh, hi. Morning, Eliza.
You could have a computer.
Daddy has to go on his computer.
Or TV. Daddy's going to be on TV!
Anything not directly about you?
Coffee machine.
Isaac Turner is joining us live from
his constituency in Haslemere
South. But before he does
- BBC Breakfast, four minutes.
- Oh, I'll be watching
Sky.
- We haven't talked about China yet.
- I need two more, Daddy.
- Erm
- Which tie are you wearing?
- Probably the one around my neck.
- What's wrong with the tie?
Stripes. Not exactly MOTP.
- There's nothing wrong with the tie.
- I know.
- MOTP?
- Man of the people.
This was actually a present
from my very beautiful wife.
It's quicker to say "man of the people".
Daddy.
- Look, can we talk about China, please?
- I need two more, Daddy.
Ph-Phones? Simone!
- One more!
- All right, Harry. Back to Mummy, OK?
Back to Mummy.
It's the controversial question
dividing Westminster
could Chinese AI technology
be coming to an airport
And I can't say anything about China
until I've seen the Xanda pitch.
Agree. Whatever they ask,
keep it safe, neutral.
Probably best to go crucifix in.
Oh. Rhys, is my faith a problem?
I mean, I could renounce God altogether,
- if you think it might poll better?
- No, no need.
It's 7:40. They're waiting for you.
Yeah, I just need a moment to pray.
- Right.
- OK.
I'm kidding, for fuck's sake.
Off you go.
NEWSREADER: But can the Chinese
technology giant be trusted
to run state of the art
surveillance at Britain's borders?
Who better to ask than the man
in charge of the Government's
hotly anticipated China
research report, Isaac Turner?
Minister, good morning.
- Yes, good morning, Will.
- Good morning, Lauren.
Minister, as the man who called
for unity, how does it feel to be
at the centre of a growing rift?
Er, I assume, Lauren, you
mean the debate surrounding
facial recognition. It's hardly a rift.
30 MPs have accused the China
Research Committee of being
loaded with China sceptics.
Well, as Security Minister,
it's my job to evaluate the risks
of using Chinese-owned
technology in UK border security.
And I can assure you, our
forthcoming report on-on, er
the facial recognition, er, contract
will-will be, er, solely
in-informed by, er
unbiased, er, expert
Solely informed by, er
Shit!
I-I'm so sorry.
I'm being distracted by a
very persistent six-year-old.
Hello, young man.
Oh, my God.
I take it he's not a member of the CRC?
No. Not unless it stands
for cheeky, rude something.
- Oh, my God.
- Morning, Harrison.
What's your opinion on the
regulation of Chinese technology?
- Can they see me?
- Alot of people can see you.
And, brilliantly, you've
avoided answering the question!
A true politician in the making.
No. In fairness, I think
Harrison just wants some help
- with his homework.
- Aw, adorable.
You're looking for one more thing
in the home that uses electricity.
What about a?
- Camera.
- Camera!
Well, it seems you have your
hands full here, Minister.
No government matter takes
priority over homework.
I think that's a value we all share.
Ma'am. Morning.
I'm, er I'm glad I caught you.
You know this is odd?
I do.
You are still in mapping?
Yes. That's what I wanted
to speak to you about
Mapping is on six.
I'm aware.
AUTOMATED: Seventh floor.
I wondered if we could
schedule a time to discuss
Excuse me. I'm due at a brief.
You'll find your way around
eventually, Detective.
[KEYPAD ENTRY BEEPS]
Morning, Nads.
Oat milk cortado, just how you like it.
- Seriously?
- No. It's petrol station mud,
- but it's still warm.
- Victim ID?
A Mr Edison Yao. Chinese
national, apparently.
Cleaner found him this morning.
There's a language barrier, but
we've called for a translator.
- Eyewitnesses?
- Got uniform on every door,
- asking the question.
- CCTV?
We're pulling all footage from
the building, inside and out.
Shall we?
Ma'am.
Can't do "ma'am" and get the coffee.
I thought he was right next to me.
I was too busy watching. Oh, wait.
It's Mum. I'll call you back.
- Did you see it?
- I think everyone saw it.
- You're famous, Harrison.
- I'm not famous.
- You're going to be on TV.
- Here you go, darling.
I'll call you later. I've got to go.
Harry, that was very sweet.
But you know you're not allowed in
Daddy's office when he's working.
We won't be able to interrupt
Daddy when he's Prime Minister
talking about important things.
I think I was talking about
important things.
You were. You were very good,
especially with him.
Maybe I should make a
fool of myself more often.
Can you not?
Hey
[CAMERA CLICKS]
Is that paps? Does anyone really care?
[CAMERA CLICKS]
Single gunshot fatality. Victim
took one round to the eye,
along with a shower of
glass splinters to the face.
- To the eye?
- The position of the body
and location of the entry wound
suggests the victim was standing
by the door at the time of impact.
He was looking through the peephole.
It's the calibre of the
round that interests me.
- Go on.
- 5.8mm.
A lot smaller than the typical
9mm and pretty rare in the UK.
In terms of weapon, you could be
looking at a Type 92 QSZ automatic,
but you don't normally find
those outside mainland China.
Coroner's first look puts
time of death just after 7pm.
What else do we know about Mr Yao?
Here we go. Hopefully a
lot more, now she's here.
Good morning. DI Latif?
Yeah, I'm DS Flynn.
This way for the witness.
Obviously, she's had a bit of a
shock, but we need the poor woman
to throw some light on the
murder victim, and pronto.
Er OK.
Hi.
This is targeted. Assassination.
Maybe political or state actors.
What, you want to kick it up?
I'll call SO15.
Erm Sorry.
This lady doesn't seem to speak English.
Yeah.
Well, I don't speak Cantonese.
Well, what do you speak?
English.
A few words of Mandarin
from my grandmother.
What kind of translator are you?
Apologies. I got stuck at Selhurst.
- Come again?
- I was told
you needed a Cantonese speaker.
At your service.
- So, who are you?
- DC Tan, ma'am.
I'm supposed to start with you today.
Oh, shit
Sorry, I just, erm
- Ma'am?
- What is it?
Got the resident's security
system up and running.
- It's quite the system.
- Bloody hell.
I've heard of home surveillance,
but why monitor feeds
outside the property?
He knew he needed to watch out.
Mr Turner, does the name Victoria
Bello mean anything to you?
Victoria Bello from Lagos.
Stay back, please. Can you stay back?
#HarrisonsHomework trending
number two in the UK.
- Who's number one?
- Taylor Swift.
I think I can live with that.
Can I suggest we, er, carpe diem?
Seize the day.
I know what it means.
- How?
- Deliver the facial rec report early,
bring forward the announcement.
We'll need to assemble the
experts for a final vote.
Yeah, so do it. Gather the geeks.
Look, let's not imply I'm ready to vote
before I've even seen the pitch.
- So, directly afterwards?
- Yep.
Hey. Nice to meet you.
How do you do?
Hi, nice to meet you. How are you?
[SHE SPEAKS CANTONESE]
Er, he was from Hong Kong.
He had no family in London.
She says he never spoke about himself,
but she knows he was a scientist.
Computer, she thinks.
She says he was a very
private man, quiet.
Sorry to interrupt.
I found the recordings.
Doesn't look too happy.
What's he saying?
That's what I'd like to know.
Does Mrs Li have to watch this?
That's not the weirdest part.
There's no-one there.
[MRS LI SPEAKS CANTONESE]
What did she say?
Gwai? As in gwai lo?
Even I know that one white man.
- You saw a white man?
- No, no, no.
In this context, gwai
doesn't mean white man.
[SHE SPEAKS CANTONESE]
She says it's a ghost.
Archive all the recordings.
Call SO15.
Expand the CCTV trawl
to a three-mile radius.
Get me a profile on the victim.
And a signed witness statement
from the Woman In Black.
Nads
Ma'am.
Someone's obviously
fucking with the footage.
You know exactly who we need to call,
and it ain't Ghostbusters.
November X-ray 7118
is down on the A111.
Ditto Zulu Mike 9229 on the A105.
Blindspots?
India Golf 3137 has left us with
a 0.17km compromise on the City Road.
It's a council unit, so we
can expect repair any time
between now and 2076.
Send an engineer to repair
We've sent an engineer
to repair the unit.
Anything else from the handover?
A lamp went out overnight on the B116.
Looks good, yeah. Saving one of those
- Er Er, a lamp?
- Correct.
Generate a 24 hour
We've generated a 24 hour
beta feed as standard.
Good-oh.
I'd like to know when
they'll be replacing
DCI Carey.
Xanda Facial Recognition.
The only security system in the
world to identify a human face
with up to 100% accuracy.
Integrating surveillance technology
with artificial intelligence,
Xanda generates 3D modelling for
every individual captured on CCTV,
even if the individual in
question is wearing a face mask.
Xanda's thermal cam measures body
temperature to flag suspicious
behaviour, or to indicate if a
passenger is carrying a virus.
Providing digital surveillance
for airports and urban areas
across the world, Xanda's
database is rich in diversity,
and its AI is ever evolving.
Xanda is committed to recognising
faces from every corner
of the globe with equal precision.
I've called the CRC vote for 3:30.
The Home Sec can meet after 7:00.
So glad you could attend
our presentation, Mr Turner.
Oh, Mr Wanglei, that
was very impressive.
The Xanda executive board
doesn't fly across the world
for every pitch.
I'm curious to hear more
on the racial bias issue.
We don't have a racial bias issue.
Are we allowed to see your data?
Some facial rec systems
are ten times more likely
to falsely ID a black female
face than a white male one.
So, you see our concern.
Xanda's AI is not
susceptible to those failings.
Yet you won't allow the programme
to be independently tested.
[HE LAUGHS AWKWARDLY]
Mr Turner, I was led to believe
that your China Research Committee
was made up of experts.
Oh, Rhys and Eliza are
not part of the committee,
as I'm sure you're aware.
So, where are these elusive experts?
Might we ever meet them?
We have a duty to
protect their identities.
Leaving us pitching to an empty room.
It's not empty.
I'm here.
Sometimes it seems to me as if
there are two Isaac Turners.
On television, you say
you have an open mind,
but in reality, I get the sense
your decision has long been made.
So, which Isaac Turner should I believe?
I have to assume there's
a chance, Mr Wanglei,
that you're recording this.
So, for the benefit of whatever
listening device you may
have running, what I'm about
to say is my own opinion,
off the record,
and doesn't reflect the views
of the British government.
I don't need a presentation to
know you're the world leaders.
Nobody spies like China.
And perhaps you're confusing
us with the Chinese authorities.
You're one and the same.
Don't worry, I don't blame you.
It's not like you have a choice.
What is it?
"The private sector must collaborate
with national intelligence."
It's Chinese law.
So, when Beijing calls and asks
you to look the other way while
their spies slip through airport
security, or orders you to
facially recognise China's
political enemies on British turf
what are you going to say?
No?
The use of Chinese AI technology
poses no threat to your safety,
your security, or your way of life.
Yeah, I read the propaganda.
Sorry, press release.
There may even be ministers
in my government naive enough
to believe it. Unfortunately for
you, without my recommendation,
your bid will never reach them.
As long as I'm Security Minister,
Britain's borders won't be
monitored by a storefront
for the People's Republic of China.
It seems we've wasted our time.
If we're as good at
spying as you say we are
You might be a little more careful.
I've got nothing to hide.
Everybody has something.
Erm DC Tan?
Chloe.
Yeah, I'm
Sorry about earlier. They said the
translator was on her way, so I
I was the Chinese translator.
Is that terrible?
That's terrible, isn't it?
I'm not going to report you.
The doughnuts are on me.
So, now you're buying my silence?
What?
Nadia.
Congrats on the step up.
Likewise.
How's the inner sanctum?
Busy.
So, who's your victim?
Chinese national.
Assassinated in his apartment.
You'll need access to
the Chinese embassy,
SIO support to brief the service.
Was he a dissident?
I-I'm not asking you how
to run the case, Rachel.
There's something else.
He had CCTV all over
the flat, inside and out.
Only, the shooters
are nowhere to be seen.
Someone's doctored the CCTV.
That, or we're looking
for a poltergeist.
That's why you called me.
I thought you might
have some insight.
Why would I?
Oh, I see.
Do we need a sacred code, or
something? Special handshake?
If you want me to take a look
at the footage, send me the
No way. It's on our turf, and not SO.
Oh, what, you expect our trust?
You know what, let's just leave it,
Patrick. We've got enough going on.
Remind me. How long did
Shaun Emery get in the end?
Four, wasn't it?
Six.
Six years for an innocent bloke.
I can't do this. I'm sorry.
No, I get it.
Can't beat them, join them, right?
Good afternoon, distinguished members
of the China Research Committee.
And Gregory.
I need to deliver this
report ahead of schedule,
so the question is, how
soon can that happen?
I really hope the answer
is, "Today, Isaac."
Today, Isaac.
Hey, one always wants more time, right?
But thanks to everybody's
invaluable contributions,
and with some last-minute polishing,
I'm confident we can publish today.
Unless anyone has any
dazzling objections?
Not everybody is present
for the final vote.
Where is Edison?
Right, well, I think
we go ahead, regardless.
It's not like we don't
know his position on China.
Sorry to disturb, Minister.
You need to check your inbox.
Like thousands of visa applicants,
Victoria Bello dreams
of living and working in the UK,
but hers is no ordinary application.
The Lagos-based care worker claims
her three-year-old son's father
is Britain's Security
Minister, Isaac Turner.
- Who is this?
- News Freak. Just some fringe site.
Makes Buzzfeed look
like The Washington Post.
Sue the living shit out of them.
It's not online. They've just
sent it to us for comment.
OK. Er, here's my comment.
If you publish, we'll sue
the living shit out of you.
OK. So, the Minister
strenuously denies
No, it's not worthy of denial.
- We don't comment on personal matters.
- Wait, this
This is them, this is Xanda.
Find out who owns this site.
Guaranteed, they'll be based in
California, funded by Beijing.
- OK. Come on, Eliza.
- Where are we going?
To show Wanglei we're not afraid.
Er
Nice work.
Mr Turner.
I'm on rather a tight schedule.
You got more people to defame?
In light of our previous
conversation, my colleagues
have decided to return to Beijing.
I must escort them to the airport.
What-what is this, intimidation, or?
Oh, you don't know
what I'm talking about?
[HE SPEAKS MANDARIN]
You can fake as much news as you want,
but if you think you can
meddle in UK government policy,
you're sorely mistaken.
If we wanted to meddle, Mr Turner,
do you think this is the best we can do?
Excuse me.
Ma'am. I tried to call, and email.
I'll start to think you're stalking me.
I've got something.
It's with homicide, a targeted killing.
The CCTV threw up some concerns.
Our kind of concerns.
I don't know if it crosses
any of our ops, but
Pass on the details. I'll
assign someone to take a look.
Ma'am, I was hoping I could take a look.
You'd need clearance
for the seventh floor.
I realise that. This is what I
Besides, you're in mapping.
Who'd run mapping?
Mapping runs itself.
Don't be modest.
The department needs
someone with your diligence.
It's a badge of honour, you know.
Edison Yao returns home at 6:55pm.
The next event isn't
until 33 minutes later,
when a delivery driver
enters the building at 7:28pm.
28 minutes after the attack.
We've trawled every angle.
No-one enters the building
between the victim's
arrival and time of attack.
Expand the timeframe.
Keep looking.
If the shooters can scrub themselves
out on Edison Yao's camera,
they can hack street CCTV.
We can't keep this from SO15 any longer.
You're going to have to swallow
your pride and give them primacy.
Pride?
As soon as they get
their claws into this,
it'll be their case, not ours.
And if we can't trust
Rachel Carey, then who?
Your other friend, the spook?
Not going to let me forget it, are you?
What, turning a blind
eye to evidence tampering,
and then taking a promotion?
Victim profile, ma'am.
His records only go back as far
as 2017, when he entered the UK.
Before that, it's a blank.
I'm guessing Edison
Yao is a new identity.
He may have been a
Chinese dissident. Yes, I know.
Phone downloads says last activity
was an attempted call at 6:59pm.
Bang on the time of attack.
Maybe he was trying to warn someone.
Caller ID?
Saved on the phone as
"Knox". It's ringing out.
Gregory Knox. He's some
kind of data analyst.
Office in EC1.
I'm on it.
She's got me in mapping.
I've been promoted to DCI. She's
got me on a fucking light bulb duty.
It's a crucial part of the process.
If seventh floor don't have an
up-to-date comprehensive picture
of the CCTV map, they
can't do their jobs.
But Garland's keeping me there
because she doesn't trust me.
Still.
Not trusting people is sort
of their stock in trade.
Look, I signed up to be part of this.
To run ops using correction. To
work with the best of the best.
I haven't even got clearance to
the programme I'm supposed to be
working on. It's not right.
- Look, Rachel, we should move
- Sorry, I just
Who else can I speak to?
How are you sleeping?
No worse than usual. Why?
Well
You know what they say in Russia
The less you know, the better you sleep.
You must be up all night.
I'm looking for Gregory Knox.
Which company?
Homicide and serious crime.
I meant, which company is he from?
Er, Truro Analytics.
Truro's on the tenth,
but I think they all left.
Can you give him a call?
I need to hand over. Sorry.
Er, he hasn't swiped out, so
he's still in the building.
- Tenth floor, you say?
- Yeah, but you need a pass.
What, for an urgent police matter?
Yeah. I'd ask my managers,
but they've all gone home.
Yeah, don't worry yourself.
Time's gone by a police badge
would've got you somewhere.
You're conducting an investigation?
Just trying to find a bloke.
Gregory Knox, Truro.
If the gentleman is not at his
desk, try the sleeping pods.
Sleeping pods?
Level 11. You will see.
Sleeping pods
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If seventh floor don't have an
up-to-date comprehensive picture
of the CCTV map, they
can't do their jobs.
You are still in mapping?
Yes. That's what I wanted
to speak to you about.
I think we tell them either
it's going to happen or it's not.
We don't really have the Zac!
The viral sensation.
#HarrisonsHomework.
- Who's your SpAd?
- Rhys Edwards. But it wasn't his.
This one's jealous.
Even suggested I stage
a hilarious family video.
Doesn't work when the kids
are college age, McKenzie.
It wasn't It wasn't staged.
James.
Oh. No, nothing for me. I can't stay.
More television appearances?
Home Secretary, that's actually
what I wanted to catch you about.
I'm delivering the CRC report early.
So, there's a copy sitting on your desk,
but just in case you fancy
a little fireside reading.
Let me guess.
As a Chinese-owned company,
Xanda Facial Rec are bound by law
to assist Beijing in
matters of national security.
Furthermore, their lack of
transparency does nothing
to reassure us their AI has
been tested against racial bias.
In conclusion, we find diddly
squat to support the claim
that Xanda Facial Rec poses
no threat to our safety,
our security, or our way of life.
Then it seems I didn't
need a committee of experts.
I could have just come here for a drink.
Nonsense.
Setting up committees to
determine things we already know
is what we do best.
So, I trust the PM will
take my recommendation
and find an alternative
facial rec provider?
Well, he'd be a fool not to.
Oh, wait.
OK, well, I'd like to
announce this evening.
- There's a slot on Newsnight.
- Why the rush?
Er, Xanda are being
not intimidating, but
Intimidating?
I said not intimidating.
- Is everything all right, mate?
- Anything I should know about?
No, nothing. It's just, I
I feel the sooner we announce,
the stronger message we send.
All right.
Good plan. Make it happen.
Oh, unless comms has a problem with it.
I'll give Newsnight a ring.
My team can call the BBC.
You're forgetting, McKenzie,
Zac's a top booking.
- Home Secretary.
- Zac.
[DEVICE BEEPS]
[SILENCED GUNSHOT]
Urgent assistance. Truro
Analytics, Spencer Square.
I need a PLATO response.
Shots fired. Repeat, shots fired.
Gregory Knox?
DS Flynn, homicide.
There are armed
intruders in the building.
I need you to follow
me, quickly and quietly.
Well, what do you mean?
Now!
What the hell is it?
Is it Is it a terrorist?
How well do you know this building?
I-I I just come here to work.
Looked like you were hard at it.
Is there a fire door
at the bottom of this?
I-I I think so.
Let's go.
- What now?
- Just keep moving.
Shall we try to hide?
No point.
They know exactly where we are.
Fucking stupid CCTV!
Now we can hide.
Pick a door. Any door that opens.
- They're going to find us
- Bollocks they will.
Armed unit should be here any second.
Soon as they hear the blues and twos,
they'll them shit themselves and run.
Here. Get in.
[SILENCED GUNSHOTS]
[PHONE BUZZES]
Carey.
Full support from the Home
Secretary and comms.
- Excellent.
- Now, put me on Newsnight.
I'll get the BBC to send transport.
Actually, you know what, I can
be home in an hour and a half.
- I'll do it from there.
- Oh, of course, the famous home studio.
Isaac Turner?
Mr Knox was the second
target from the CRC.
- All members may be at risk.
- Well, what about my family?
We've sent protection officers
directly to your home address.
And who are the suspects?
We'll give you a full briefing
en route to the safe house.
Nadia! Nadia.
They're operating on him.
He's got a collapsed lung and
a second chest wound, critical.
Why was he alone?
Fuck you. It was a routine inquiry.
And if you cared so much, you
could have helped when we asked you.
This has gotten way out of hand.
Let me run the case out of SO15.
We'll get the scum who did this
That's not necessary.
I've already made the call.
You need a higher ranking SIO.
Will detective superintendent suffice?
Ma'am.
Thank you for bringing this
to my attention, both of you,
in your own different ways. The witness?
Mr Knox is in the waiting room.
In shock, but he's recovering.
DC Tan, ma'am.
Pleased to meet you.
He said he can't get a
visual on the suspects,
and they were gone
before the ARVs arrived.
He said it sounded like
two assailants, maybe more.
No eyewitnesses. The suspects
have been scrubbed from the CCTV,
- just like with Edison Yao.
- Patrick must have seen them.
Chest shot at close range,
you would have got a good look.
And when he is able, DS Flynn
will give us a statement.
Makes him a witness.
He'll need protection.
You'll be telling us he
needs to see a doctor next.
What's the status with the committee?
As instructed, ma'am, we've
got all members in transit,
including Isaac Turner.
- Contained and controlled.
- Isaac Turner, the MP?
Er, Rachel. Please.
DI Latif, with me.
He's still in a critical condition,
but you should be able
to go and see him soon.
It's Yvonne, isn't it?
I'm Rachel. I
I ran a big case with
Patrick in homicide, so I
I know what a bloody good bloke he is.
I don't want to intrude. I just, erm
If there's anything I can do.
You can get the bastard who did it.
Yes, it must be them.
They finally got to
Edison, the poor bastard,
and now they've gone after Gregory.
Yeah, I told these detectives
exactly who they should be looking for.
Mr Knox.
The protection unit are here to
transfer you to a safe location.
How how is he? He protected me.
He he saved my life.
Sweetie, we're going to go.
Come on, babe.
[MONITORS BEEP]
[DOOR SHUTS]
Isaac?
Yeah, don't worry about me, Eliza.
I've got my own armed militia.
Isaac Turner? I'm DSU
Gemma Garland, SO15.
Yes, I'm on the phone.
One second.
Call Rhys and tell him we're
doing Newsnight remotely.
- Yeah? Speak later.
- Yeah.
Sorry to disturb, Minister.
It's just a matter of your
personal safety. I must ask
you to turn off your phone.
Yes, I'm going to need a
laptop with a decent webcam,
something built in the last three years,
and somewhere I can sit
and give an interview.
I'm afraid that's out of the question.
Patrick.
You better fucking wake up.
We need you.
I need you.
No, I haven't joined
them, you big bloody idiot.
I am trying to beat them.
And they are watching
me day and fucking night.
- I've still got the CC
- [DOOR OPENS]
What do you want?
I'm sorry.
I just thought I'd say
a prayer for DS Flynn.
- You two must have been close.
- I was his DI.
I know who you are.
You led the show on every manhunt.
Operation Sycamore, too.
I'm on the fast track scheme myself.
- We get to study past cases
- I thought you came to pray.
It's an expression.
What's the status on Turner?
All assets are either in transit,
with protection at their home
address or in safe houses.
What's the link between the assets?
You're not actually
on this investigation.
I'm supporting it.
What does that mean?
It means my friend has been shot,
and I want to make sure he gets justice.
Do you really think
they'll try again tonight?
We have to assume an ongoing threat.
But no-one's going to get you here.
Don't suppose there's a drop
of brandy in the cupboard?
Edison Yao, Gregory
Knox, Isaac Turner
they're all on the
China Research Committee.
The suspects are trying
to target the entire group.
It's possible. You have to assume
any one of them could be next.
As soon as we made the link,
DSU Garland put the whole
lot under lockdown.
Shot through the eye.
It's weird.
The victim was standing at his front
door looking through the peephole.
I'm thinking maybe the gunman
saw his shadow under the door.
But judging by Yao's CCTV,
the light in the apartment
wouldn't have made
a very visible shadow.
How many assets have been
placed in safe houses?
You could be walking into a trap.
Whoever's behind this knows
exactly what they're doing.
If they can scrub CCTV,
they can monitor it.
They're probably watching your
every move. For all we know,
the safe houses are exactly where
they want us to take these people.
How can they target
them at a safe house?
It's a house, Nadia,
not a nuclear bunker.
- Where's Garland?
- With the MP.
Where?
You want me to disclose the location
of a safe house over the phone?
Well, where are you, then?
We have all seven
members of the CRC housed.
Update me every 30 minutes.
- Ma'am.
- What the hell's going on?
Sorry, ma'am, but I think you
should listen to DCI Carey.
Whoever's doing this may have
wanted to drive the assets
into police protection.
- For what possible reason?
- To turn them into sitting ducks.
You think the secure locations
have been compromised?
Given the risk, I'd suggest deploying
a decoy strategy immediately, yes.
Sorry, what's the problem?
- There's no problem.
- I heard "decoy strategy."
It would involve moving
you to a second property.
- Why, what's wrong with this one?
- Nothing.
This property was selected using
specialist operation protocols,
with highly vetted firearms
officers guarding each access point.
Yes. And what do you think?
The manner of Edison Yao's
shooting suggests the gunman
had eyes inside the
property without entering it,
and given he had installed
a home CCTV network
His cameras were hacked.
I'm aware of the working
assessment of the case.
- You're saying they can see us now?
- Absolutely not.
The security cameras in this
property run on an isolated network
installed and protected by GCHQ.
I'm sure that makes them China-proof.
Minister.
I have personally led
security service protection
for two royal weddings
and nine state visits.
The surveillance in this property,
like the entire operation,
is China-proof, Russia-proof,
and, I dare say, Martian-proof.
The only entity that has proved
itself capable of compromising
the safe house, remarkably, appears
to be Detective Carey herself.
A serious breach for which
both parties responsible
will be reprimanded.
I assure you
You're quite safe here, Minister.
It
It's something else, then. If it's
not threat to life, there's a
- There's a reason they wanted you
- Rachel, let's just
Well, they shoot Edison Yao at 7pm
TV: In a moment, I'll be speaking
live to the minister in charge
of the report, Isaac Turner.
Oh, fuck!
Er, I I need my phone.
Government business.
Mr Turner, your phone
is a security risk.
OK, any phone. I need to call the BBC.
They still think I'm going on tonight.
Apparently, no-one on my staff
thought to tell them
TV: Well, I'm now joined by
Home Office Security Minister
Isaac Turner. Good evening.
Good evening, Khadija.
Would Xanda Facial Recognition
make Britain more safe or less?
Well, the Government's
official announcement regarding
the UK borders contract will
be made within a matter of days.
With respect, Minister,
that's not what I asked.
NADIA: This is a recording, right?
The China Research Committee
has concluded its report,
and I've delivered my recommendation
to the Home Secretary.
Wh-what What's happening?
Obviously, the Prime
Minister has the final say.
But I'm confident he'll
make the right decision.
And what is the right
decision, according to you?
This is it.
The reason they wanted you here.
Minister?
Well, we made a promise to
keep Britain's borders safe.
The safest system is
the most accurate system.
So, I believe the right decision
is to award the UK borders contract
to Xanda Facial Recognition.
Not long ago, you were quoted
as saying that outsourcing UK
surveillance to China was like
handing a British radar contract
to Germany in 1939.
I've done my research,
and I've found no evidence
of a link between Xanda
and the Chinese authorities.
As Britain's Security Minister,
I fully support the CRC's conclusion.
The use of Chinese AI technology
poses no threat to our safety,
our security, or our way of life.