Woman: The explosion wasn't your fault.

It had nothing to do with me.

Woman: You must have known there was a bomb.

-No.

-Come on, Ellie.

We know you didn't make the bomb, but you must have known about it.

I had no idea.

Otherwise, I'd never have gone down there.

Planet Resistance is an entirely peaceful organization.

Woman: Planet Resistance is a terrorist organization.

That's absurd.

Woman: Membership could get you 14 years, Ellie.

That, in addition to whatever you get for aggravated trespass at Godley Common, attempted murder.

Attempted murder?

I went down there to protest about the train line.

Woman: I've only got your word.

I didn't want to hurt anybody.

Woman: The explosive was made from a flare, exactly the same type of flare that we found in your flat, Henry.

Do you believe in coincidences like that?

We use flares for peaceful protests.

Is there any history of cops tampering with evidence?

Nate told me in the cave there was a device, yes.

One device, he said.

Henry had wanted to escalate things.

Nate said that to you?

Nate had no idea what Henry was planning.

He tried to talk him down from it, I'm sure.

He told me he felt he'd been exploited by Henry.

I do, too.

Woman: Where is Nate?

I don't know.

He's in the hospital.

I saw him-- Woman: He escaped from the ambulance while it was moving.

Do you have any idea where he'd be now?

He gave you no indication of his plans?

Where he'd go, what he'd do?

I didn't even know if we'd survive.

Woman: So, do you have any idea where he might be?

-I don't know.

-He's your man.

He's not my man.

He's one of many volunteers.

Acolytes.

Which one did you tell to plant the bomb?

-We didn't!

-55 years.

That's my guess.

For murder, attempted murder, and causing an explosion.

Bare cell, concrete bulk.

What a dotage.

Um, Polly might know where he is.

And where is she now?

I don't know.

Don't you know where Polly is?

♪ [Line ringing] [On phone] Hi, this is Ellie.

Don't leave a message.

Send a text.

Polly: Ellie, it's Polly.

I need to talk.

It's really a-- I just need to talk.

So call me if you can.

♪ Look at these through your fingers.

The opposition is making hay, of course.

Of course.

Shadow Home Secretary was on Sky this morning at her most sanctimonious and using your name a lot.

Well, the thing is, she's right.

What happened at Godley was a national disaster by anyone's definition.

♪ What are you going to do about Ellie?

What I said.

Can't be seen to do anything but let the law take its course, can I?

No.

Maybe this is the wakeup call she needs.

I mean, what kind of person is she going to become if every time she makes a mistake, we bail her out?

She threw off her security.

She's involved with a violent crime.

But if she's prosecuted in the limelight, it's so unforgiving.

Let's get Millar and Obasi's take on this and the full range of possibilities for her.

We'll sort this.

She's going to be OK. ♪ Not working today, Dad?

No, not today, no.

Another one, please.

[Phone ringing] [Ringing] You know what I'm going to say about it.

I quit, Tony, and I meant it.

I don't want to do private work anymore.

I don't know yet.

I'll find something.

Look, I appreciate the offers, but please stop calling me.

Hi, Dad.

Surprise.

What's, uh... Why are you here?

I thought you'd be pleased to see me.

Oh, I am.

Of course I am.

Come here.

Hey, come here.

[Door closes] [Sigh] Let me take a good look at you.

[Laughs softly] You've changed your hair.

It's nice.

Ha ha.

Why, you look so-- [Chuckles] grown-up now.

[Chuckles] Thanks.

What have you been up to?

Hey.

I'll, uh--I'll make us a drink.

Yeah?

How do you take it?

You need to get rid of them for me, Dad.

The search-and-rescue operation has shifted from rescue to recovery.

The official death toll at Godley Common stands at 143, with another 62 still in hospital.

Most stable, but 6 or 7 critical.

The people responsible for this must and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent.

And before you all ask the same question, yes, that does include my daughter.

We seek justice without fear or favor.

That is very admirable, Robert.

I'm so glad you think so.

Investigation status?

Henry Wicks remains in custody, along with 13 known members of PR and your daughter.

Wicks remains our prime suspect, though unsurprisingly, he and the others all deny any responsibility.

Nate Stevens alleged to Ellie that Wicks was behind it, but he remains at large, as does his partner Polly Wright.

A manhunt is ongoing.

Points the finger and runs?

He's a suspect, too, presumably.

Everyone's a suspect right now.

Even so, our evidence against Wicks remains circumstantial, and without further proof, we'd be forced to release him in due course.

You should be aware Planet Resistance might be public enemy number one, but we're anticipating a swell of protests from a number of other aligned groups.

You are going to be a busy boy, Commissioner.

I suggest the Commissioner focus his resources on policing the UK Defense Expo.

The exhibition has always proved a lightning rod.

And intelligence suggests there are going to be some abnormally large and highly aggressive demonstrations.

This is exactly what the civil disturbance bill is for.

We can pre-arrest on conspiracy to cause public nuisance.

And if the police run out of tear gas, they can pop into the defense expo for a topup.

It's an international event.

We can't risk disorder, or worse.

Police the exhibition to the full extent granted under the bill.

And if you could see me in my office.

Do you know Polly Wright, sir?

She's my daughter.

Do you know where she is at present?

She's 24 and out in the world somewhere.

What's the issue, Sergeant?

No idea of her whereabouts?

We--we don't have the best relationship.

I was away a lot, serving my country.

Is she in some sort of trouble?

Recent contact of any kind?

What's happened?

I want to know more.

Maybe I can help.

You're aware of the recent incident at Godley Common?

The involvement of the Planet Resistance group?

What's that got to do with Polly?

Well...that's something we'd like to discuss with her.

I haven't heard from Polly in years.

And if she's in trouble, I'm afraid I'm the last one she'd turn to.

If she does get in touch.

[Door closes] Thank you.

What the fuck's going on?

If she pleads guilty, she could avoid prison time, maybe a suspended sentence, community service, a fine for each offense.

Each offense?

Illegal protests, aggravated trespass.

If she's charged with a significant terror crime, that's a much heavier sentence.

And how likely are these charges?

Well, how strongly do you want to be seen to be pursuing justice for the victims of Godley?

If she's charged, and if she's found guilty.

Look, there is no way that Ellie knowingly caused harm or was involved with the explosives.

Everyone in this room knows that.

The lead of this, Henry Wicks, obviously manipulated her like some bastard Svengali.

Now, you said Nate Stevens claimed he planted the bomb.

So, find him and the girl who dragged Ellie into this-- this--this-- Polly Wright.

Wicks did this, not Ellie.

Make it stick.

Robert.

All due respect, Prime Minister, without fear or favor.

♪ I want to see her, my daughter.

At the police station?

Tonight.

Over 100 people died at Godley.

I wasn't there.

It's the only story on the news.

I wasn't there.

Then tell them that.

Well, it won't make any difference.

They're locking up everyone anyway.

-What did you expect?

-We're not fucking terrorists.

Polly, if you really weren't involved-- Jesus, Dad, I'm involved, all right?

I got the Prime Minister's daughter involved.

But whatever happened at Godley Common, it wasn't us.

I swear.

Well, you need to hand yourself in.

Look, the more you run and hide, the worse this is going to get.

If they want to, they will find you.

I can't protect you, Polly.

When have you ever protected me?

Look, you need to just confront this.

All we wanted to do was confront things.

And it takes more than a hand and a fucking pamphlet to make things happen.

Everyone can see what you made happen!

Polly!

-I shouldn't have come back.

I won't again.

Wait, where are you going?

There's a demo at the arms fair.

Don't be stupid.

Want me to take some of your pamphlets?

I'm not stupid.

I don't just mouth off about confronting.

You keep doing you, Dad, like some fucking paper boy.

Because change takes action, and I don't give a shit if they throw me in jail!

Polly, don't.

Stay--stay here!

I'm--I'm sorry.

You know, Ellie may be less inclined to take the line she's a silly, little girl made a plaything of Henry Wicks.

-That's true.

-But she knows her own mind, Robert.

Painting her so weak, naive, easily led-- Well, better she feels weak and easily led than ends up in jail.

From your perspective.

You're not a headstrong 23-year-old woman.

You noticed.

Who's worried about the future of the planet.

I am.

I'm just also worried about the future of my daughter.

Who I doubt will be prepared to throw away her principles in order to save her own skin.

If I have to persuade her.

Look, she's principled, yes, but she's not stupid.

Rachel's finding her the sharpest lawyer she can.

Let's hope she finds someone less sharp for your divorce.

Wasn't sure you'd actually come.

I told your lawyer to piss off twice.

Then?

Thought I'd hear you out.

Then at least you could hear it for yourself the third time.

You need to know we didn't do this.

Planet Resistance is about disruption, not destruction.

Don't give me your slogans, Henry.

A lot of people believed in you, in Planet Resistance, including me.

And now 150 people are dead and a village is rubble.

-Francine-- -I put myself on the line for you, and it cost me being shadow minister.

What, they sacked you?

Egregious lack of judgment.

I'm--I'm sorry.

I-- look, you have to believe me.

Your lawyer said that you can prove it was a setup, that Planet Resistance was framed.

Yeah, the government did this to smear us.

Where's the proof?

I haven't--I haven't actually got any-- -Piss off, Henry.

-Please, just hear us out.

How long have we been a thorn in the government's side?

We're trying to change the system.

We're a danger to it.

So, why wouldn't the system try and fuck us up?

It's all a smear.

Just think.

Planet Resistance has got people to listen.

It's got them to question those in power.

We're succeeding.

So, why would I, or would we, shit on everything that we've achieved and can achieve?

None of that's proof.

Somebody has done this to us.

Now, maybe the man who's down the tunnel with Ellie Sutherland--Nate-- he told her that I'd pushed for escalation, that I'd planned the explosion.

That's bullshit.

So what?

You think Nate's police?

I don't know.

I don't know.

I--I thought he was my friend.

♪ Nate's escaped.

He's missing.

Missing or exfiltrated?

♪ How many people died, Ray?

How many?

Ray: Don't think about that, Nathan.

-Don't think about it?

-Be calm.

The current situation was somewhat unforeseen.

You've always proven yourself an exceptional asset.

We're going to take care of you.

We just need to know that you're going to take care of us, too.

And together, we can navigate these troubled waters.

We'll make an arrangement for you.

We have people, good people, in Zurich.

No, no, I don't want to go to fucking Switzerland, Ray.

This isn't a negotiation.

You understand it's in all our interests, don't you, Nathan?

-When?

-Very soon.

All you have to do now is just sit tight and let us take care.

♪ If you could write your name here, please.

♪ Thank you, Prime Minister.

Now, if you'd like to follow my colleague.

♪ That's the advice from both the Commissioner and the Attorney General.

To pin it on Henry?

Not pin it on him.

Prove he's to blame, which I think he is.

And I believe you think that now, too.

If Nate or Polly can help prove your innocence, you stand a good chance of acquittal, provided you make a full statement of contrition, say publicly that you do not stand by Planet Resistance or their actions.

Wait.

Wh-- what happened at Godley Common-- it was horrendous.

And I feel stupid and used by Henry Wicks, just like everybody else who thought he stood for something better, something different.

But Planet Resistance are not terrorists.

And I will not denounce them.

-For God's sake-- -The world is on the edge of destruction!

And I'm not going to vilify all of Planet Resistance just so you can get me off the hook and save your career.

It's not about me.

It's all about you.

That's why I came back from Chile.

Didn't you realize that?

To take a stand against what your government's doing in your name, because I knew my presence would have an impact.

Ellie.

You never notice anything about what your own family thinks or feels, because you are so consumed in your own career, your party, your place in history.

No, no, everything I do is for-- Legacy.

Isn't that the truth of it?

Your righteous, honorable legacy.

Like every other fucking politician.

It's all about your place in history.

And what I was trying to do, what Planet Resistance do, is make sure there's a fucking future.

And you know what I learned from them?

The one true measure of what you believe... is how much you're prepared to sacrifice for it.

That's my statement of contrition.

♪ [Crowd clamoring] ♪ [Line ringing] [Ringing] Anna: Robert.

Well, she won't help herself.

Refuses to blame anyone else.

She was completely intractable.

You want to say, "I told you so"?

Of course not.

She'll go to prison.

You're a long way off that.

You know, a part of me thinks she actually wants that.

I mean, what the hell did Rachel and I do wrong?

Nothing.

This is kids and their parents.

You know that.

It's a requirement that they take the alternative position strongly.

She is completely pigheaded.

Who did she get that from?

I'm sorry I've been so upset.

But self-pity doesn't suit you.

Give this a few days for the wheel to turn.

Yeah.

You're aware that the kingdom has issued a statement?

Marty: "Our treasured Princess Yadira has been suffering "mental illness for some time and requests privacy while she continues to receive the treatment she requires."

And, of course, it behooves us to take the word of our trusted ally.

Does it now?

We're facing calls to demand proof of life, of liberty.

And it behooves us to assuage public outrage.

Oh, come on.

-Excuse me?

-You heard.

She's bonkers.

And this time tomorrow, the wokerati will be pissing their panties over something else and will have forgotten all about a spoiled princess who can't go shopping for handbags.

Princess Yadira is a resident of this country.

This happened on British soil.

I want to know if it was criminal.

Of course, we can make noises about investigating, but the Saladin deal is the biggest defense contract we've signed in 40 years, Robert.

Victoria: The Shirasians need to be confident they can do business with us-- extremely valuable business, with good faith on both sides.

Saladin is security, energy, jobs, and our partners need to know there'll be no hiccups in moving forward.

Marty, be a dear and dig out your spin cap, assuming it isn't entirely moth-eaten.

The Kingdom of Shirasia is our long-established strategic partner, a relationship based on shared values in which we'll always raise the issue of human rights wherever appropriate.

And as for Saladin, the equipment and material in question is, of course, purely for agreed defensive purposes and emphatically not belligerence.

Alternatively...no comment on the video, D-notice on Saladin.

After all, an open export license is a very closed book.

I'm well aware of the value of arming the Shirasians.

It's the currency of good faith I'm questioning.

I want to know if Princess Yadira was kidnapped.

If so, what are we going to do about that?

And I do not give a shit about King Zyan or Prince Samir.

Do I have to make myself any clearer?

What's he doing?

His judgment's gone.

If we get on the tits of the Shirasians at this late stage in the deal, they'll never do business with us again.

I've got breakfast with Samir tomorrow.

I'll calm any nerves.

And even if Robert pushes for some sort of pantomime investigation, we're not going to find anything.

Are we?

Peter, have you got a minute?

Tick-tock.

You're his spad.

His spad of spads.

You silver-tongued devil, you.

Are you sure Archie's pushing enough?

-Pushing?

-Back against the PM's more unruly inclinations?

Because it looks less like a push and more like a fucking tickle.

[Chuckles] And you'd prefer a shove?

I'd prefer it if the PM's daughter wasn't demonstrably querying his pitch.

And if anyone knows what a toxic bloody liability she is, it's you.

[Indistinct chatter] Hello.

Am I late?

No, I was early.

Tube was quick today.

That barely seems credible.

-Hello, Archie.

-[Chuckles] I thought you'd be heading over to the defense expo.

-Shortly.

-Don't worry, you haven't missed a thing, except hearing Victoria's summer holiday plans.

Order some breakfast.

I'm having eggs royale.

What could be more appropriate?

Although I must say, the noises I'm hearing from number 10 regarding my little sister are causing me to lose my appetite.

But you must understand we have to conjure up an aura of concern for certain parts of the electorate.

The Princess's mad accusations aren't worthy of comment.

And I'm rather offended by the suggestion of bad faith.

Your aura of concern is looking like a matter of grave reputational damage to my family and the Kingdom.

Snuff it.

After all, the French were most disappointed when we chose the Saladin deal over their offering, and their door remains very much ajar.

I assure you there is no remote jeopardy to Saladin or any other investment program.

This is a minor ripple that can be smoothed out very swiftly.

How is your sister?

She's well and happy, thank you.

Back at home.

Oh, that's wonderful.

If you could demonstrate that, it would help contradict some of the ignorant comments being made about her.

Isn't that right?

Ah, certainly.

Here are some pictures of her shopping yesterday in Aurora.

Ah, ha.

Hermes.

Lovely.

If you could release a few of these to the world-- You don't need to do that.

--or a happy video of her on TikTok, that would help smooth the waters.

Very well.

I'm flying home tonight.

I'd like an update once I land, confirming there will be no further ripples of distrust.

Of course.

[Phone buzzing] [Buzzing] -Hello?

-Bravo, Archie.

Don't ever fucking gatecrash my meetings again.

♪ Woman on video: Conventional mortars have always been crude instruments, limited by proximity-- Second woman on video: --and radar comprising a class-leading-- [Protesters shouting] [Siren whooping] Man on video: --personnel mine system features a sensor of-- Woman on video: --next-generation precision-guided mortar munition.

Damocles XR.

GPS coordinates of the shooter and the target calibrate the elevation and azimuth of the tube and the mortar around its cell.

[Protesters shouting] Victoria: Peaceful protest is welcome, of course.

But we've made it very clear that any violent or illegal protest here today will be met with a strong and swift police response.

I spoke with her friends she worked with at the shop.

Guess how Polly met Nate.

I don't know.

At a protest?

No, that'd be too obvious.

Tinder, was it?

He walked in front of her bike.

Took a tumble.

They had to exchange numbers.

An accident, Fran.

Oh, it's straight out of the spook playbook.

A little bit of trauma for them to bond over.

He gets all vulnerable, magnanimous.

And now he's vanished.

It's not easy to vanish.

It takes skill, training.

And we know that the police have infiltrated protest groups for decades.

I need to know if Nate's a part of that and if anyone was undercover at Planet Resistance.

Isn't it more likely that this is Henry trying to deflect from the very considerable amount of shit he's in?

You certainly picked your moment to come back.

Sure your poor charred head can handle it?

I need it.

You never could resist saving him from himself, could you?

Someone has to.

Poor Robert, down to one wife.

What?

I'm just saying you were always very close.

Rachel's side of the bed's still warm.

Mm-hmm.

I bet his is warmer.

If anything was going to happen between Robert and me... it would have happened a long time ago.

Archie: Gerald, always a pleasure to see our friends at Condor.

I have no doubt the government will endeavor to ensure we remain as such.

What else are governments for?

Ah, here she is.

Have you been making chums with policemen?

I see you've been keeping the Whitehall end up.

But which end?

Pure delight as ever, Victoria.

Hello, Gerald.

Have you two had a chance to discuss the Shirasian deal?

-Only briefly.

-So, where did you get to on Saladin?

I understand Robert's scaring the Shirasian horses.

I'd really rather he didn't upset a major customer for good.

Why is he so keen on biting the hand that feeds the hand that feeds him?

I assure you, Gerald, Robert is surrounded by people who won't let him derail things.

All will be-- [Indistinct yelling] [Protesters shouting] ♪ [Whimpering] ♪ [Protesters shouting] ♪ [Footsteps approaching] He's not police, Nate Stevens.

-Sure?

-I asked at the top.

This is a full classified list of officers.

You look disappointed.

No, of course not.

If I may, perhaps you should give a little less credence to your friend Francine Bridge.

♪ Hello?

[Knocking] Hi.

I don't feel well.

My head really hurts.

Hello?

♪ What a view.

You could have had it, too, Len.

Milbank suits me just fine.

Hmm.

Who wouldn't crave that perfect aspect on Thames?

Still see the same river.

Don't worry.

I won't ask again.

I got the message the last time-- times.

I just hope those public service principles are keeping you warm at night.

I have an electric blanket.

You didn't get in touch after 7 years to compliment my feng shui.

What can I do for you?

You'll be aware that Princess Yadira Al-Bilal is accusing her own family of abducting her.

Sounds like a very mixed-up young woman.

Rhombus provided her security, I believe-- provide security for the whole family across Europe.

Len, you know I'm not at liberty to discuss our client list.

Yeah, the issue is her liberty.

We have footage.

It seems to show the Princess coerced against her wishes by 3 men after attending the races.

We ran facial rec.

They're employees of Rhombus Strategic Services.

You always were so fastidious.

She's a resident, Zelda.

Look.

Off the record, so to speak, yes, we provide security and protection for the family.

Bread-and-butter work, entirely above board.

My internal reports state that she drank too much at the ponies, took a turn on the way out.

She's an observant Muslim.

Well, we all need a day off sometimes.

[Scoffs] She was escorted in due course to the airport, where she boarded a flight of her own volition.

To allege otherwise would be-- well, as I said, mixed up.

I appreciate the clarification.

You'll understand the Prime Minister wants to be categorical there was no illegality, lest he be compelled to a robust response.

Well, he can sleep soundly, unless his wife took the bed.

Will that be all?

Much as I'd love to catch up, I'm afraid I have an appointment.

Oh, one more thing since I'm here.

Regarding a person of interest, ecoactivist.

Only, his current identity is based upon the birth certificate of a deceased infant.

-Classic tradecraft.

-Quite.

And given that he isn't police, I can't help wondering whether this individual is private sector.

If only you were.

Whoever he is, he doesn't work for us and never has.

The corporate intel we provide is-- Entirely above board.

Exactly.

I've spent 15 years building Rhombus into a reliable and trusted provider of solutions.

We analyze risks.

We don't take them.

Well, I hope not.

For your sake, Zelda.

♪ Ray?

We need to discuss Nathan Scott.

♪ [Line ringing] [Puts phone down] [Sighing] ♪ [Knocking on door] [Door opens] Rachel and her lawyers have got Ellie released under investigation.

What does that mean?

She can go home.

But she remains under investigation, and charges will almost certainly follow to some degree or other.

[Line ringing] [Phone ringing] Hello?

Ellie, just heard the good news.

I'm under house arrest.

Great news.

[Chuckles] It isn't house arrest.

It's--are you going to Mum's?

No, I'm going to hospital.

What?

Are you OK?

Yeah, I'm OK.

But I'll tell you who's not OK. My friend Polly, who got fucking beaten up by one of your cops.

-What?

-[Hangs up phone] [Disconnecting tone] ♪ I need to see her.

♪ Please.

You can't go in.

So stop asking.

What about doctors?

They got to stay out, too?

♪ [Beeping] ♪ Nathan.

What's going on, buddy?

150 fucking people.

And I told you not to think about it.

Are you going to be a problem for me, Nathan?

Let's get you home, shall we?

Hi.

I think you have my daughter in here-- Polly Wright.

In ICU.

She has a police escort.

♪ Hello.

I'm...looking for Polly Wright.

♪ I'm sure you were a good dad to her.

♪ [Sniffles] I wasn't.

♪ And?

Will she recover?

I'm afraid she was pronounced dead around 8:00.

Robert?

Understood.

Thanks.

You're going to be all right?

Of course, I'll, uh-- I'll be fine.

See you tomorrow.

♪ She thinks I have blood on my hands.

Despises everything I stand for.

What she thinks you stand for.

♪ But she's wrong.

Maybe a better question is what I think I stand for.

♪ Same as you always have, always will.

♪ We'll get a handle on the situation.

♪ The situations.

♪ Polly Wright's death is tragic, but it doesn't make you a tyrant or a murderer.

There is no blood on your hands.

Leadership is compromise, damage limitation.

You know that.

But you are a good man.

♪ So, why are all the people I love so angry with me?

♪ I'm not angry with you.

♪ I should go home.

♪ [Theme music playing] ♪ ♪