The Girl in the Photograph Doctors

# You won't admit you love me

# And so how am I ever to know?

# You always tell me

# Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps

# A million times I've asked you

# And then I ask you over again

# You only answer

# Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps... #

ECHOING: Daniel!

Daniel?

KNOCK AT DOOR

Daniel? Are you in there?

TURNS TAP OFF

Open the door.

HE BREATHES HEAVILY

Daniel?!

Ta-da!

What do you think?

-I love it.

-Had to pay a fortune for a super early appointment!

Well, it looks great!

Wait till you see the dress!

How are the nerves?

Fine! I had a really inspiring day rehearsing with Daniel.

I'm surprised Zara let him off the leash that long!

Honestly, he's been amazing.

I couldn't have asked for a better partner!

Oh, hi.

Well, come on. Let's see.

Gorgeous.

Is Daniel not with you?

He's running late.

I hear you wore him out yesterday.

Right! Better get ready for the onslaught.

Farah!

I'm getting dressed! I'll be down in a minute.

Finally!

Here. Take this.

SHE WINCES

-What's wrong with you?

-Nothing.

-You look awful.

-Thanks(!)

-What's this?

-Hmm? Just stuff to throw out.

It's Lahore. That was my first family holiday!

Some holiday. It rained every day.

No, it didn't.

It's funny how you only remember the rain but I always remember the sun.

Just put the box in the hall, would you?

We've got a lot to do, Farah. We don't have time to be sentimental.

Ow!

-For goodness' sake!

-I'm sorry!

Who's this?

Will you just put the box out, please?

TEXT ALERT

Who is that?

-Gavin.

-Who's Gavin?

Oh, er...no-one.

Can I see a doctor?

You might have to wait a bit.

That's OK. Better than being at home.

Are you registered with us?

Yeah. My name's Farah Raja.

OK. Take a seat.

MOBILE PHONE RINGS

Hi, Mum.

No, I can't right now.

I'm at the gym. I've got a class. I've got to go. Bye.

Bye, Mr Owen.

-Hi! How are you?

-Good, thanks.

-Any butterflies?

-No, I'm bearing up.

I just wanted to say thanks for yesterday.

I think our corte's really strong now.

We just need to practise our turns and pivots. Can you do 2.30?

Um...yeah. I've just got another patient waiting. Excuse me.

And how are things with you?

Fine, thanks. Apart from my hands. My eczema's really bad again.

Let's have a look.

It is inflamed. Can you think of anything that might have aggravated it?

Have you used a cream that's caused a flare up?

I think it's probably stress.

You've got a lot on your plate at the moment?

I've not been getting much sleep.

Like, insomnia?

No. I've been up all night, sewing.

I'm making costumes for the Ballroom Blitz.

Not you as well? Can't get away from that blooming ballroom dancing.

SHE CHUCKLES

When that is done, things will calm down, yeah?

Yeah.

OK, well, I'll give you a steroid cream that should soothe it.

MOBILE PHONE RINGS

-Thank you.

-I probably shouldn't look, should I?

Sorry?

Like seeing the bride before the wedding?

Oh, I've got something else lined up for us later.

Just to make sure we really look the part.

Plotting, are we?

Just discussing strategy.

Are you sure you're not taking this just a little bit too seriously?

Zara.

Mr Collier?

-See you at 2.30, then?

-I'll see you then.

Are you all right?

Not really.

Anything I can do?

Not unless you've got a magic wand.

I've got a packed lunch. Cheese and pickle?

No, thanks.

What's wrong?

Oh, I'm supposed to be at home, packing.

Ooh, you're going on holiday? Got room for me in your suitcase?

It's not a holiday. We're moving to Pakistan.

My dad's already there.

He's just found a new premises for the family business.

Oh, what's the business?

Clothing company.

I like fashion.

High volume, ready to wear, like a battery farm but for clothes.

It can't be that bad.

You know what? It's just not where my passion is.

Like, I love evening wear...

expensive, glamorous, amazing fabrics and colours...

Here. See for yourself. Look at these.

Oh! Wow!

Oh, blimey! They're nice!

-I like that one.

-It's for Ballroom Blitz.

I'm going to that!

Well, I saw an advert in the paper

that they were looking for volunteers.

Gavin Cooper, he's the organiser, and choreographer.

He saw my sketches and he loved them.

Wow! Maybe he could open some doors for you?

No. My family would never allow it.

It's your life. You're only young once.

Yeah, well, things are a little bit different in my world.

Well, come on! Get your kit off. >

Now lift your arms up. And puff your chest. >

Aargh! It's freezing! >

Spread your legs. Wider! That's it. >

What's going on?

Nothing.

Are you earwigging?!

You shouldn't go in there.

What's going on?!

Spray tanning!

Daniel...

Daniel, I know you're in there.

Shall I get my phone, take a few snaps?

Pass me the robe, please.

ZARA GASPS

ZARA STARTS LAUGHING

We need to look our best. Stage lights are very bleaching.

LAUGHTER CONTINUES

Sorry, can you put those backstage for a moment?

Thank you.

Erm...Farah! Thank goodness!

Hi. How's it going?

Don't. I've been trying to get hold of you all day.

-I thought you were going to let me down!

-I wouldn't do that.

-Well, what have you got for me?

-I just hope you like them...

MOBILE PHONE RINGS

Sorry. One minute.

Hi, Mum.

Farah, where are you? You promised you'd help out this afternoon.

'No, I can't right now, I'm busy.'

Listen, I'll call you back later.

Farah?

MOBILE PHONE RINGS

Hi, Oliver.

-Hey! How's it going?

-'Great, thanks.'

'What are you doing tonight?'

I'm going to Ballroom Blitz.

Oh, can I come?

I don't really think it'll be your scene. It's probably going to be really tacky.

I'm just going to support some colleagues.

Ah, well, if you think I'd be in the way...

-No, it's not that.

-'It'd just be nice to spend some time together, Niamh.'

But, you know, if it's not convenient...

Of course you can come.

Great! I'd better start swotting up on my ballroom dancing, then.

What time shall we meet?

6.30-ish.

Perfect. Text me the address, I'll see you there.

Will do. Bye.

Welcome, welcome. Enjoy the show.

Sorry, a couple of mates are dancing. Can we pop backstage?

-Wish them luck?

-Sure. The artists' area is that way. Enjoy the show.

Thank you.

-He's a bit of a dish.

-You're not kidding.

-Who do you think the special guest is?

-Ooh, I hope it's Brendan Cole.

Hello? Everyone decent?

Hey, guys.

Our very own Fred and Ginger.

Jamaican ginger by the look of it.

-It washes off.

-It better had.

Some Dutch courage for you both!

Not that you'll need it.

Thank you. Zara come with you?

No. Haven't seen her. Think she left the office early.

Sorry, but it's artists only in here!

Um, could you save a seat for me?

That's for you.

I'm sorry!

Hi. How are you?

The girl who was supposed to be helping has phoned in sick.

I meant, how's everything at home?

Oh, Dad wants me to fly out next week.

The factory's being fitted out.

And I'm going to be responsible for quality control and distribution.

I can kiss goodbye to all this.

-Oh, I'm sorry. You probably think I'm really ungrateful.

-No.

Not at all. I know what you mean. When I was your age,

I wanted to get into fashion as well. But it didn't work out.

Yeah, well, sometimes dreams don't come true.

Who on earth told you that?!

Darling, "We are such stuff as dreams are made on"!

Aren't we, Anton?

Certainly are! Hello, ladies.

What a lovely room.

It's you! You're off the telly!

-Anton. This is Farah, the designer I was telling you about. And this is...

-Karen.

Hello, Karen, how are you?

-You're my favourite...

-Thank you very much!

-And Brendan.

-Oh.

-Well...and Artem. But...you're my actual favourite.

Oh, good. It was going badly for a second, then! Thank you very much.

You dance the foxtrot really beautifully.

You know what? Actually, I'm looking for a new partner.

Oh, stop!

-Perhaps...

-Really?

Ooh, look at that! It's as though it was meant to be!

You're a natural.

Oh, yes!

Oh, yes. We'll go for the lift in a minute.

-Right. You all set?

-Yep.

OK. Let's get this show on the road, then. Anton, put her down.

We've got a show to do. Come on!

It was really nice to meet you!

It was all my pleasure, thank you very much.

Oh, and Farah, the costumes look amazing.

Let me know and I'll put the word out?

I think you'd get snapped up.

-Oh, my God! That was brilliant!

-Yeah.

You all set?

Um, I don't actually work here.

But I don't mind helping out...

'Hi, this is Zara Carmichael.

'Leave a message and I'll get back to you.'

'Good evening, ladies and gentlemen and welcome to Ballroom Blitz.'

APPLAUSE

Good evening.

I'm Gavin Cooper and it's my great pleasure to be your compere

for this very special evening.

We have music...we have moonlight...

Sorry. It's taken.

-..we also have a very special guest...

-Where is Karen?

..someone who knows a bit about ballroom dancing!

It's the nation's favourite Mr Twinkle Toes...Anton Du Beke!

APPLAUSE

Hey, what a lovely crowd! I didn't know you had such a lovely audience.

-Are you surprised?

-It's gorgeous to be here. Thank you very much.

So? Any words of wisdom for our competitors, Anton?

Well, the most important thing of course is I want them to have fun!

-Sorry I'm late!

-Hi. That's OK.

-Um, that's Karen's seat.

-Oh, I'll find somewhere else.

Let them enjoy themselves. I want to see something that's strong.

Wonderful posture. Natural and tall and elegant,

But, most importantly, I want to see that smile!

Because if they're having a good time, we're going to be having a good time.

And, of course, we won't be looking at what's going on down below,

which can be very important. I saw them in rehearsals!

LAUGHTER

Ballroom dancing, of course, is all about elegance and class -

two people dancing together in perfect harmony with the music.

Well, we'll see if that's in evidence tonight,

because it's time to invite our first couple onto the stage.

Dancing the cha-cha, please give a warm welcome to...

Tabarhi and Sophie!

APPLAUSE

Not long now. You're next but one.

-Have you seen Daniel?

-No.

Farah!

Mum? How did you know I was here?

You've been going through my stuff?

This Gavin Cooper is old enough to be your father!

Is everything all right?

Are you having a relationship with this man?

No, I'm not having a relationship with him.

You were with him earlier when I called you.

Yeah, because I was setting up. Mum, Gavin's gay. He's got a husband.

In that case, why didn't you tell me about your involvement in all this?

Hmm? Exactly! You are lying.

KNOCK AT DOOR

Daniel? Are you in there? Open the door?!

What do you want?

What's going on? I've been looking everywhere for you.

I can't do it. I look ridiculous.

-No, you don't.

-I feel like a prat.

I don't even know what I'm doing here.

You are not a prat and you look very handsome.

You were brilliant in rehearsal. You just have to believe in yourself.

I'm sorry.

So that's it?!

We have spent weeks rehearsing!

There's a whole load of people out there expecting a show! What about the charity?

For God's sake, it's 90 seconds.

Please, Daniel.

Do it for me?

I can't talk right now. In case you hadn't noticed, I'm busy.

Have it your way!

She doesn't want to go to Pakistan.

-Karen!

-Is this true?

Gavin can help her get a really good job here.

This is what you aspire to?

Working as a skivvy - dressing people?

-What did you tell her that for?

-I thought that's what you wanted.

Go and talk to her.

No! I need to be here.

APPLAUSE

# Ooh ooh

# Ooh ooh

# We've been together for a while now

# We're growing stronger every day now

# It feels so good and there's no doubt APPLAUSE

# I will stay with you

# As each morning brings the sunrise

# And the flowers bloom in springtime

# On my love you can rely

# And I'll stay with you

# Oh, I will stay with you

# Through the ups and the downs

# Oh, I will stay with you

# When no-one else is around

# And when the dark clouds arrive

# I will stay by your side

# I know we'll be all right APPLAUSE

# I will stay with you

# Ooh

# Ooh. #

APPLAUSE AND CHEERING

She used to tell me everything.

Now she treats me like I'm a stranger.

That's teenagers for you.

-Do you have children?

-Two.

Do they listen to you?

This is going to break her father's heart, if she doesn't come to Pakistan.

Maybe her future's here?

Don't tell me how to have a relationship with my own daughter.

You have no idea how these things work in our culture.

No, I don't. But surely the main thing is that they're happy.

Isn't that what we all want?

Wow, what a dance. I thought that was sensual, dramatic...

You captured the essence of the dance. I had to avert my eyes.

So I'm going to give you...a NINE!

APPLAUSE

I thought it was hypnotic... exotic...with a slight

touch of the erotic.

So I'm also going to give you...a nine!

APPLAUSE

Congratulations, guys. That's our highest score so far.

You've really raised the bar! Ladies and gentlemen!

Give them a round of applause!

APPLAUSE

Time now for our last dance of the evening and it's another tango...

Told you! That was brilliant!

..an Argentine tango. So can I invite our final couple onto the stage?

Please show your appreciation for Michael Di Amore and Anastasia Onatopp!

APPLAUSE

MUSIC STARTS

I missed it! They're going to kill me!

Is that Zara?! Oh, my days!

When did we stop talking to each other?

You just wouldn't understand.

You said you didn't recognise her. Look again.

-But...

-But what? I look so young?

So full of dreams?

You're beautiful.

My dream was to be an actress.

So what stopped you?

Duty...family.

So if you really insist on staying here, then tell me now.

I won't be the one who holds you back.

Yeah, but that's just it, Mum. It's not what I want.

APPLAUSE AND CHEERING

So, Anton, what are your thoughts on Michael and Anastasia's performance?

Well, what about that. I loved it!

It was filth!

It was fiery and it was fantastic!

So for that reason, I'm going to give you top marks, a ten!

APPLAUSE

Guys, you really made me feel like I was in a back street bar

in Buenos Aires.

So I'm also going to have to give you a TEN!

ZARA GASPS

APPLAUSE

And that means we have a change at the top of our leader board.

Tom and Caroline remain in third with 15 points,

Daniel and Toni stay in second with 18, but in first place with

the maximum 20 points,

tonight's winners are... Michael and Anastasia!!

APPLAUSE

Can our gallant runners-up please join us on stage for the presentation?

Congratulations.

Thank you.

Marvellous. Well done. Congratulations.

I knew my daughter was intelligent, but I had no idea you were so creative.

This is exquisite work, Farah. Why didn't you tell me?

You and Dad were so proud of me for getting a business degree.

I just didn't want to let you down.

Well, you could bring this talent to the family business.

Yeah, but I want to do evening wear.

Well, I'm sure we can talk him into bankrolling your ideas.

But maybe in return,

you could help with some of the daywear designs for the business?

Do you really mean that?

All I want is for you to be happy.

Ah... Thank you!

-Thank you, Karen.

-Hey, it's all right!

Thank you, Karen.

Oh!

< '...Anton du Beke!'

Oh, I want to catch Anton before he leaves.

Bye!

So...drink?

I'm going to go home... I'm really tired. Sorry.

Niamh... There's something I've been meaning to say.

I've never met anyone like you.

You're funny, intelligent...

and you're just a bit gorgeous.

And I can be myself with you... you know.

I think we could be really good together.

So, um, how long have you been planning this?

A while.

Wait till I get you home.

That sounds promising.

Should I...change, or...

keep this on?

What do you think?

You looked fantastic. You were clearly the belle of the ball.

And who knew that Zara had hidden talents?

There's been a spate of burglaries in the area.

-You don't know anything about them do you, Frank?

-I can't help you.

It's like a game to them.

They just change the rules when it suits them.

What do they get if they win?

Fiendishly clever, don't you think?

Ah, that's doctors for you.