0:00:06 > 0:00:08That was a fantastic meal.
0:00:08 > 0:00:11Well the pleasure was all ours, Albert, really.
0:00:11 > 0:00:15- It was Luigi's, actually, let's get a move on.- The rest of the day is yours, Albert.
0:00:15 > 0:00:17- What would you like to do? - Your wish is our command.
0:00:17 > 0:00:22- How about the first flight to Vegas? - Well, we thought maybe bungee jumping over the Thames.
0:00:22 > 0:00:23Or go-karting?
0:00:23 > 0:00:27- I'll whoop your ass, young whippersnapper!- You probably would!
0:00:27 > 0:00:30Oh, let me see. I know what. I'm feeling nostalgic.
0:00:30 > 0:00:33How about a snifter at The Royal Mayfair Club.
0:00:33 > 0:00:35It's where I roped my first mark.
0:00:35 > 0:00:36Sounds good to me.
0:00:36 > 0:00:39It's a huge, domed atrium, filled with natural light.
0:00:39 > 0:00:42But more importantly has the best choice of brandies
0:00:42 > 0:00:43this side of Paris!
0:00:43 > 0:00:44Let's do it.
0:00:55 > 0:00:57I see what you mean about the natural light.
0:01:44 > 0:01:46It was an iconic building.
0:01:46 > 0:01:49A monument to Anglo-American relations.
0:01:49 > 0:01:52Roped some of my biggest marks there, ever.
0:01:52 > 0:01:56And the soulless son-of-a-bitch who pulled it down should be strung up.
0:01:56 > 0:02:00Better still, Albert, let's hit him where it really hurts.
0:02:00 > 0:02:02Agreed.
0:02:02 > 0:02:03So who is he?
0:02:03 > 0:02:08It turns out that Starfire Property Holdings is owned by none other than Dale Ridley.
0:02:08 > 0:02:09- Dale who?- Ridley.
0:02:09 > 0:02:12You know, "Ding-dong, that's my song!"
0:02:12 > 0:02:15I think it's time you took your pill, mate!
0:02:15 > 0:02:17Never mind, they're too young.
0:02:17 > 0:02:20Back in the day in the late '80s, he was game-show gold.
0:02:20 > 0:02:23Big hair, big teeth and more cheese than the Cheddar Gorge.
0:02:23 > 0:02:25Take a butchers at this. Albert.
0:02:25 > 0:02:27THEME MUSIC PLAYS
0:02:29 > 0:02:32'It's Friday, and its live from London City Studios,
0:02:32 > 0:02:36'it's the greatest game show on Earth, Ding-Dong That's My Song!
0:02:36 > 0:02:39'Tonight's fabulous prizes include a personal stereo,
0:02:39 > 0:02:42'an electronic typewriter, and a luxury caravan holiday for four!
0:02:42 > 0:02:46'And here's your host - Dale Ridley!'
0:02:46 > 0:02:49So, Julia...
0:02:52 > 0:02:54'Tell me about yourself.'
0:02:54 > 0:02:56- This is painful.- Oh, dear.
0:02:56 > 0:02:58RECORDING SPOOLS FORWARD
0:03:00 > 0:03:03Was it A, Howard Jones.
0:03:04 > 0:03:06B, A-Ha.
0:03:06 > 0:03:10Or C, Bronski Beat?
0:03:10 > 0:03:12LAUGHTER ON RECORDING
0:03:12 > 0:03:13BELL DINGS
0:03:13 > 0:03:18Oh! Ding-dong, that's my song!
0:03:20 > 0:03:24Ding-dong, that's my song.
0:03:24 > 0:03:30Excruciating I know, but every Saturday night 15 million of us were glued to that crap.
0:03:30 > 0:03:31Were you?
0:03:31 > 0:03:36Well when I say "us", I don't mean me, obviously. I mean us as a nation.
0:03:36 > 0:03:37Ah, right.
0:03:37 > 0:03:41- Anyway, I was more, erm...I was more World About Us.- Obviously.
0:03:41 > 0:03:46- What happened to Ridley?- Fame and fortune went to his head. He reckoned he was the saviour of commercial TV.
0:03:46 > 0:03:51He started trying to push them around, making petty demands when it was time for a new contract.
0:03:51 > 0:03:55What finished him was a big TV charity night.
0:03:55 > 0:03:58London City Studios got him on tape demanding
0:03:58 > 0:04:0120% of whatever the charity made in return for hosting it.
0:04:01 > 0:04:04Next morning, it was all over the papers. And that was that.
0:04:04 > 0:04:08- The network fired him and no-one else would touch him. - What did he do next?
0:04:08 > 0:04:11He crawled back to his Birmingham mansion and hid.
0:04:11 > 0:04:15And five years later, he re-emerged as a property entrepreneur.
0:04:15 > 0:04:18First thing he did was buy an old folk's home.
0:04:18 > 0:04:20The moment he had his hands on it, he shut it down,
0:04:20 > 0:04:24turfed out 35 OAPs and then brought in the bulldozers.
0:04:24 > 0:04:28A month later, he sold it to a developer for twice what he paid for it.
0:04:28 > 0:04:32So he stuck at it, only this time on a much bigger scale.
0:04:32 > 0:04:35Victorian warehouses, factories, historic mills,
0:04:35 > 0:04:38all in great locations bought at knock down prices,
0:04:38 > 0:04:40often before they've even come on to the market.
0:04:40 > 0:04:44- How?- Backhanders to local councillors, agents, consultants.
0:04:44 > 0:04:47They made sure sales were completed before anyone else got a look in.
0:04:47 > 0:04:50- How come no-one cottoned on to the bribery?- It seems they did.
0:04:50 > 0:04:54He upset developers, councils and heritage groups from Leicester to Ludlow.
0:04:54 > 0:04:58- That's when he started buying property in London. - Where's he based?
0:04:58 > 0:05:01Right now, he's staying at the Union House Hotel.
0:05:01 > 0:05:05- It just so happens I play poker with the concierge there.- Surprise! - How long's he in town?
0:05:05 > 0:05:10- Less than a week.- OK, then, no time to lose. Let's get out there and find a way in.
0:05:19 > 0:05:22Ding-dong, eh, ladies?
0:05:22 > 0:05:26Ding-dong, that's my song. Eh?
0:05:27 > 0:05:28Bloody tourists!
0:05:30 > 0:05:32Oi!
0:05:32 > 0:05:33Hello, sir?
0:05:33 > 0:05:38Two theatre tickets, tonight, decent seats. Nothing too intellectual. Sort it, yeah?
0:05:47 > 0:05:51- I've got those spreadsheets to do tonight. - I'm not taking you, you oaf!
0:05:51 > 0:05:55I fancy a blonde tonight. Big but small, know what I mean? Sort it, yeah?
0:05:55 > 0:05:56PHONE RINGS
0:05:56 > 0:06:00- Big but small...- Hello, baby dream, I was just thinking about you and Dale Junior.
0:06:02 > 0:06:05Have you been in touch with the heritage people yet?
0:06:05 > 0:06:06I'm waiting for a call back.
0:06:06 > 0:06:09- Make sure you deal with a man.- Why?
0:06:09 > 0:06:11Women have scruples. Bad for business.
0:06:11 > 0:06:16- Right.- Take him to a fancy restaurant, fill him full of vodka,
0:06:16 > 0:06:18take him to a titty bar, and then hit him with the money.
0:06:18 > 0:06:20Oh, right, OK.
0:06:20 > 0:06:22It's only my old boss always used to say
0:06:22 > 0:06:25never mix business with pleasure.
0:06:25 > 0:06:26Really?
0:06:27 > 0:06:30Let me ask you this, Gibbs. How big was his yacht?
0:06:31 > 0:06:34- I don't think he had one.- Really?
0:06:34 > 0:06:36How many Ferraris in his garage?
0:06:36 > 0:06:37He didn't.
0:06:37 > 0:06:40No? Surprise, surprise.
0:06:40 > 0:06:43You starting to get the picture?
0:06:43 > 0:06:46There are no boundaries between business and pleasure.
0:06:46 > 0:06:47Oh, right, I get it.
0:06:47 > 0:06:50So, if you enjoy what you do, it's all pleasure.
0:06:50 > 0:06:54No, you thicko. Rule one. It's all business.
0:06:56 > 0:06:59Stick around, kid. Learn from the master.
0:07:04 > 0:07:05What was it?
0:07:05 > 0:07:07The National Victorian Library.
0:07:07 > 0:07:11It should burn well, then. That would save money on the bulldozers.
0:07:11 > 0:07:14How big's the site? Square feet?
0:07:14 > 0:07:16Just under 8,000.
0:07:18 > 0:07:21Too small. I want scale.
0:07:21 > 0:07:23- I want impressive. - What, bigger than this?
0:07:23 > 0:07:26There's barely room to swing a heritage commissioner in it.
0:07:26 > 0:07:29Think Premiership, not Conference.
0:07:29 > 0:07:32It's difficult in London. There's a lot more competition.
0:07:32 > 0:07:35Rule one. Do not be afraid of competition.
0:07:35 > 0:07:38Nobody wants to win a one-horse race.
0:07:40 > 0:07:41I thought rule one was...
0:07:41 > 0:07:43Shut it!
0:07:46 > 0:07:47Come on.
0:07:59 > 0:08:02- What have we got?- You were right about how he does business.
0:08:02 > 0:08:07He pays off agents, council officials and heritage commissioners to make sure the deal goes his way,
0:08:07 > 0:08:09and always for the right price.
0:08:09 > 0:08:11His motto is "Everybody has their price".
0:08:11 > 0:08:14Ah, well, why hasn't he been prosecuted?
0:08:14 > 0:08:15He never does the dirty deed himself.
0:08:15 > 0:08:17He leaves it to an apprentice.
0:08:17 > 0:08:21- Three employees have done time in the last five years. - And they never squeal?
0:08:21 > 0:08:25- Almost certainly, and Ridley never leaves a trail. - What about his corporate structure?
0:08:25 > 0:08:29He runs all his projects through Starfire Property Holdings.
0:08:29 > 0:08:33- But puts profits into offshore accounts to avoid tax. - How big is his operation?
0:08:33 > 0:08:38It's difficult to get exact figures but about eight deals a year, three to five million pounds each.
0:08:38 > 0:08:41He's got his eyes set on bigger opportunities here in London.
0:08:41 > 0:08:45- So we need to find something that'll float his boat. - A tasty little deal, somewhere.
0:08:45 > 0:08:48What about...a tasty big deal?
0:08:48 > 0:08:52Seems London City Studios are up for sale.
0:08:52 > 0:08:53Bit out of his league, isn't it?
0:08:53 > 0:08:58- Exactly.- That means he'll need partners.- He's going to love this, isn't he, eh?
0:08:58 > 0:09:02The smell of easy money, the kudos of the big deal, and, the icing on the cake, revenge.
0:09:02 > 0:09:05He gets to be involved in tearing down the studios.
0:09:05 > 0:09:09- What a sweet little plan, Michael. - And the best bit is the bidding's about to close.
0:09:09 > 0:09:13Excuse me, do you know where I can find Three Socks Morgan?
0:09:13 > 0:09:15Who wants to know?
0:09:16 > 0:09:19Which one of yous is Three Socks Morgan?
0:09:22 > 0:09:27- You don't remember me, do you? - Er...no. Should I?
0:09:27 > 0:09:30Relax. You're not my dad or anything weird like that.
0:09:30 > 0:09:32Lucky for you.
0:09:32 > 0:09:34The thought never crossed my mind.
0:09:34 > 0:09:35So, who are you, kid?
0:09:35 > 0:09:38It's me. Alfie Beezer.
0:09:38 > 0:09:40Your godson?
0:09:40 > 0:09:45Course you are. Yeah, the eyes.
0:09:47 > 0:09:50- Where's your dad? - He's at the airport.
0:09:51 > 0:09:53Eh?
0:09:57 > 0:10:00"Dear Ash, sorry to do this to you,
0:10:00 > 0:10:04"but I need you to look after the kid for a few days.
0:10:04 > 0:10:08"I had to get on a plane to Amsterdam to salvage a big score.
0:10:08 > 0:10:10"The kid's nan's in Spain and I was stuck,
0:10:10 > 0:10:14"so I thought it was time you did your Godfatherly thing.
0:10:14 > 0:10:16"I owe you big time. Love, Beezer.
0:10:16 > 0:10:19"PS. Watch the kid, he's a slippery sod."
0:10:19 > 0:10:21The last bit's a lie.
0:10:26 > 0:10:28If I do this...
0:10:28 > 0:10:32you got to choose a card, remember it, and if I guess it,
0:10:32 > 0:10:34give me a pound coin.
0:10:34 > 0:10:36Yeah, all right, yeah.
0:10:40 > 0:10:42Was it the ace of hearts?
0:10:44 > 0:10:46Gor blimey! How did he do that? Here you are.
0:10:46 > 0:10:49Johnny Beezer was a roper I worked with back in the '90s.
0:10:49 > 0:10:51He got his bird up the duff,
0:10:51 > 0:10:54and, hey presto, along comes little Alfie there.
0:10:54 > 0:10:59So me and Beezer down a few pints to celebrate. Eight pints in and he asks me to be godfather.
0:10:59 > 0:11:00What could I say?
0:11:00 > 0:11:02Probably not a lot after eight pints.
0:11:02 > 0:11:05- And that was the last time I saw him. - How come?
0:11:05 > 0:11:08Cos the next day Beezer found out that Alfie's mum was
0:11:08 > 0:11:11- having it away with her gyny. - What, while she was...?
0:11:11 > 0:11:12Well, each to his own.
0:11:12 > 0:11:17Anyway, Beezer takes Alfie back to Manchester to live with his nan.
0:11:17 > 0:11:19Haven't seen him since.
0:11:19 > 0:11:22Well, we can't work a con while we're looking after a kid.
0:11:22 > 0:11:24- No, I'll talk to Beezer. - Can I borrow a pound?
0:11:27 > 0:11:28Yeah, all right.
0:11:30 > 0:11:32If I can make this pound disappear,
0:11:32 > 0:11:35without you knowing where it's gone, can I keep it?
0:11:36 > 0:11:38Yeah, go on, then.
0:11:44 > 0:11:45Do that again.
0:11:45 > 0:11:47I need another pound.
0:11:48 > 0:11:49Hang on, here.
0:11:57 > 0:11:59What if we took it in turns to look after him?
0:11:59 > 0:12:02The kid could be a complete liability.
0:12:02 > 0:12:04I won't be, I promise.
0:12:04 > 0:12:07- Ey! You should be in bed. - Maybe I can help.
0:12:07 > 0:12:09You can help by going back to bed.
0:12:09 > 0:12:11I've worked on Dad's cons loads of times.
0:12:11 > 0:12:13I won't be any trouble, I promise.
0:12:13 > 0:12:16- That's not what your dad said. - He was joking.
0:12:18 > 0:12:19Oh, please?
0:12:19 > 0:12:21Well, we all got to start somewhere.
0:12:21 > 0:12:25All right, maybe he could just help out behind the scenes, back here?
0:12:25 > 0:12:26Your responsibility.
0:12:26 > 0:12:29- Why mine? - Cos you were the first to crack.
0:12:31 > 0:12:32Fine.
0:12:32 > 0:12:34OK, kid, it's agreed. You're in.
0:12:34 > 0:12:37- Yes!- And when we're busy, Eddie can baby-sit.
0:12:37 > 0:12:40If he can afford it. The kid's already taken him for 20.
0:12:40 > 0:12:4225, actually.
0:12:43 > 0:12:44LAUGHTER
0:12:44 > 0:12:47OK, then, let's get started.
0:13:00 > 0:13:05- I thought I was going do something. - Stop complaining. You said you wanted a burger, you've had one.
0:13:05 > 0:13:08- You said I was going to be involved in the con.- You will be.- Doing what?
0:13:08 > 0:13:13- I don't know yet. Something back in the apartment.- That sounds boring. Why can't I be the roper?
0:13:13 > 0:13:16Because Albert's the roper. And you're only 11.
0:13:16 > 0:13:20That can be an advantage sometimes. No-one suspects an 11-year-old.
0:13:20 > 0:13:21They would if they met you.
0:13:21 > 0:13:24Look, if you don't want me to do anything, I can just watch.
0:13:24 > 0:13:28Alfie, can we stop talking? Just for five minutes.
0:13:30 > 0:13:32PHONE RINGS
0:13:36 > 0:13:38- Hi, Ash. - Do you want to see a trick?
0:13:38 > 0:13:41- What?- Hold this and wait here.
0:13:41 > 0:13:43Yes, all right, go on, then.
0:13:43 > 0:13:44I'm exhausted!
0:13:44 > 0:13:48I've done the London Eye and he's had some food, so now we're on our way back. OK?
0:13:51 > 0:13:53..he won't shut up.
0:13:55 > 0:13:59Literally. He's just on and on at me, all the time...
0:14:01 > 0:14:05Yeah, yeah, he's got all the questions, I can't answer them. I'm coming home.
0:14:07 > 0:14:10..No, Ash, listen to me, I'm coming home.
0:14:10 > 0:14:12It's Sean's turn, or your turn.
0:14:13 > 0:14:17Excuse me, can you just hold this for me?
0:14:17 > 0:14:18All right.
0:14:18 > 0:14:19Cheers.
0:14:37 > 0:14:39OK. I'll see you later.
0:14:44 > 0:14:45What?
0:14:55 > 0:14:56Flippin' heck!
0:15:09 > 0:15:11I want the next flight home.
0:15:11 > 0:15:15They can't exclude us from the sale just because we're Americans!
0:15:15 > 0:15:18Not officially, they can't. But at the end of the day,
0:15:18 > 0:15:23if the chairman's got some grudge against Americans, there's not a hell of a lot we can do about it.
0:15:23 > 0:15:26You found that out just now? In 24 hours the bidding closes.
0:15:26 > 0:15:31I only found out because their consultants told me an hour ago
0:15:31 > 0:15:34the chairman was cleaned out by his American ex-wife.
0:15:34 > 0:15:36Look, Henry, come on, we can't win 'em all.
0:15:36 > 0:15:38Let me set you straight, Strickland.
0:15:39 > 0:15:40I never lose.
0:15:40 > 0:15:44As soon as I get to Boston, I'm going to contact my lawyers
0:15:44 > 0:15:49and have them start legal proceedings against London City Studios.
0:15:50 > 0:15:53I want...that...site.
0:15:53 > 0:15:54Yeah, OK.
0:15:54 > 0:15:56Good.
0:15:58 > 0:16:00Wait here.
0:16:03 > 0:16:06I'm Henry Sellworth, checking out.
0:16:06 > 0:16:09I'd like some information... on our American friends.
0:16:17 > 0:16:19Bandit at two o'clock.
0:16:22 > 0:16:24Keep going.
0:16:26 > 0:16:28- A little busy right now, kid. - Whoa! Was that the mark?
0:16:31 > 0:16:35Rrr! Mickey, I'm sorry, he just slipped away. Do we have a problem?
0:16:35 > 0:16:38- I don't think so.- OK.
0:16:38 > 0:16:42- SHE LAUGHS - That was, er, really funny. - I just wanted to help.
0:16:42 > 0:16:46Well, you pull something like that again and you're in big trouble, mister.
0:16:48 > 0:16:49Get over here...!
0:16:49 > 0:16:51See you in Boston. OK.
0:16:54 > 0:16:56- This is incredible!- What?
0:16:56 > 0:17:00- You know the London City Studios? - Yeah, it's up for sale.- Exactly!
0:17:00 > 0:17:03And it's out of our price range by a factor of ten.
0:17:03 > 0:17:05- Was.- Eh?
0:17:05 > 0:17:07I'll explain in the lift.
0:17:10 > 0:17:11He could've ruined the whole con.
0:17:11 > 0:17:16- How'd he know where the hotel is? - That's the scary thing. It's like...he knows everything.
0:17:16 > 0:17:20- The kid's smart. He's listening to everything we say. - How did he get away from you, again?
0:17:20 > 0:17:23I don't know, I was... I looked away, he was gone.
0:17:23 > 0:17:26It was the old "string around the corner" trick.
0:17:26 > 0:17:29- A-ha.- (Shut up!)
0:17:29 > 0:17:32- Tell me he's having a laugh. - My dad says the old ones are best.
0:17:32 > 0:17:36- Did you seriously fall for the string trick?- No!- Yeah, you did!
0:17:36 > 0:17:39No! I was distracted cos I was on the phone.
0:17:39 > 0:17:42Oh, well, in that case you were on the phone.
0:17:42 > 0:17:44What's it worth not to tell Mickey?
0:17:44 > 0:17:46All right, d'you know what, if it's so funny...
0:17:46 > 0:17:48he's all yours.
0:17:52 > 0:17:55Just have to be in the right place at the right time...
0:17:56 > 0:17:58This could be sweet.
0:18:00 > 0:18:05Here we are. Helius International Property Investments.
0:18:05 > 0:18:07Started in 1982, Boston.
0:18:07 > 0:18:123.4 billion portfolio in the US, Canada and Europe.
0:18:12 > 0:18:14Serious players, then.
0:18:14 > 0:18:18There's one of them. Henry Sellworth, Chairman.
0:18:18 > 0:18:21And there's the other one. Brett Strickland.
0:18:21 > 0:18:25Head of Acquisitions, Western Europe.
0:18:25 > 0:18:29London City Studios is perfect for them. Big site, central location.
0:18:29 > 0:18:33- Just demolish what's there and stick up one of their shopping centres. - Yeah...
0:18:33 > 0:18:38But they can't get it, because the chairman's got a grudge against Yanks.
0:18:38 > 0:18:41So what are you thinking, boss? We front the bid for them?
0:18:41 > 0:18:44Why not?
0:18:44 > 0:18:46Surely they could deal with any UK property company?
0:18:46 > 0:18:49Not when the bidding closes in 24 hours, they can't.
0:18:50 > 0:18:52That's why they've thrown in the towel.
0:18:52 > 0:18:56We better catch them, before they get on a plane.
0:19:01 > 0:19:03Just try to LOOK intelligent.
0:19:07 > 0:19:09Mr Strickland?
0:19:10 > 0:19:13- Yes? - Sorry for interrupting.
0:19:14 > 0:19:19My name's Dale Ridley. I'm the chairman and chief executive of Starfire Property Holdings.
0:19:19 > 0:19:22- And this is my apprentice, Mr Gibbs. - Hi.
0:19:22 > 0:19:26- OK. So...how do you guys know my name?- I'm a big fan.
0:19:26 > 0:19:31I like to think of Helius International as a role model for my company.
0:19:31 > 0:19:34- That's great to hear, Mr, er...? - Ridley.- ..Ridley,
0:19:34 > 0:19:37- but I'm on my way to the airport. - Give me two minutes...
0:19:37 > 0:19:41and I will give you a game-changing opportunity.
0:19:43 > 0:19:47OK, well, I'm all ears until my cab arrives.
0:19:49 > 0:19:51Ah!
0:19:53 > 0:19:56London City Studios. I think we can help.
0:19:56 > 0:20:01- How?- Your bid has hit the buffers because Helius is an American company. Correct?
0:20:01 > 0:20:06- I'm sorry but how do you know all this? - Information is everything.
0:20:06 > 0:20:09OK, so what exactly do you want?
0:20:09 > 0:20:13We're a UK company, specialising in land and property acquisitions.
0:20:13 > 0:20:16In short, Mr Strickland...
0:20:16 > 0:20:20- ..WE can front your bid. - Why not just bid yourself?- Simple.
0:20:20 > 0:20:23Don't have access to that level of funding.
0:20:23 > 0:20:25OK... I see.
0:20:25 > 0:20:31Look, I admire your opportunism but the idea that a £100 million deal
0:20:31 > 0:20:34can be secured on the basis of a two-minute conversation
0:20:34 > 0:20:38with a perfect stranger a day before the bidding closes... is frankly laughable.
0:20:40 > 0:20:42Seize the moment and seize the deal.
0:20:42 > 0:20:44That's my motto, Mr Strickland.
0:20:45 > 0:20:47Or one of them, anyway.
0:20:49 > 0:20:53I am offering you the chance to save this deal,
0:20:53 > 0:20:56and to enhance your standing within your company.
0:20:57 > 0:21:03OK... Let's say I go for this opportunity of yours.
0:21:03 > 0:21:07- What do you get out of it? - Ten percent of the bid price.
0:21:07 > 0:21:10- Ten perc... - HE LAUGHS
0:21:10 > 0:21:12I'm sorry, I have a flight to catch.
0:21:13 > 0:21:15Think about it.
0:21:17 > 0:21:18Call me.
0:21:26 > 0:21:30- Well, I suppose it was worth a shot. - Trust me, he'll ring.
0:21:39 > 0:21:41It feels like yesterday.
0:21:41 > 0:21:46The fans used to be there, waiting, waving to me as I swept in in the Bentley.
0:21:46 > 0:21:50Had a table in all the best restaurants, champagne on ice in every club.
0:21:50 > 0:21:55Women coming up to me in the street, begging me to say those magic words.
0:21:56 > 0:21:57What?
0:21:57 > 0:22:00Ding-dong, that's my song!
0:22:00 > 0:22:04Three times I was on the cover of the TV Times, I was.
0:22:04 > 0:22:06Felt like I owned the place...
0:22:06 > 0:22:07and the people in it.
0:22:09 > 0:22:11Everyone sang to my song.
0:22:13 > 0:22:19You should've known me then, Gibbs. Not that I'd have given time to someone like you, obviously.
0:22:19 > 0:22:23But it would've given you an insight into the man you see before you.
0:22:26 > 0:22:30Go and have a word with that security guard, see if he remembers me.
0:22:30 > 0:22:33See if he'll let us in for a look around.
0:22:57 > 0:23:01- Did he remember me? - Yeah, eventually. He's been working on the gate for 30-odd years.
0:23:01 > 0:23:03What did he say?
0:23:03 > 0:23:07- (Well, just...)- No, no, no, no, no. Go on, go on, what did he say?
0:23:07 > 0:23:10He said you were a greedy scumbag
0:23:10 > 0:23:13and that your lifetime ban from the studios is still in place.
0:23:14 > 0:23:18Yeah, well, the same to you, mate! Just you wait!
0:23:18 > 0:23:20We'll see who has the last laugh!
0:23:27 > 0:23:29My dad always talks about you.
0:23:29 > 0:23:31"Three Socks this", "Three Socks that".
0:23:31 > 0:23:34Why are you called Three Socks, anyway?
0:23:34 > 0:23:38- Well, it's a long story. How is your dad?- Yeah, he's good.
0:23:38 > 0:23:40Is he... Is he with anyone, y'know?
0:23:40 > 0:23:43Yeah...me.
0:23:43 > 0:23:46- No, no, no, no. I mean like a girlfriend.- Oh, sometimes.
0:23:47 > 0:23:51- What about you, Uncle Ash? - Yeah... Well, sometimes.
0:23:51 > 0:23:53- You got any children?- No.
0:23:54 > 0:23:57Oh... Are you gay?
0:23:57 > 0:24:00- No, I'm not gay, thank you. - Nothing wrong if you are.
0:24:00 > 0:24:03I know. I'm just not gay, all right?
0:24:03 > 0:24:04Just asking.
0:24:07 > 0:24:10- So what's my fee going to be? - Er, what fee's that, then?
0:24:10 > 0:24:13For the con. You said I was part of the team.
0:24:13 > 0:24:17No, no, no, no, no, no. You see, your fee, right, is learning -
0:24:17 > 0:24:20y'know, from us. It's worth more than money, that is.
0:24:20 > 0:24:22Oh, OK.
0:24:23 > 0:24:27Tell you what, if I can trick you out of some of the money you make from the con,
0:24:27 > 0:24:28can I keep it?
0:24:28 > 0:24:32Hang on, let me get this straight. If you can trick me out of some of the money,
0:24:32 > 0:24:35- assuming we get it, that is... I let you keep it.- Yeah.
0:24:36 > 0:24:41What's the problem? You scared the great Three Socks Morgan'll be outsmarted by an 11-year-old?
0:24:41 > 0:24:45No, no, no. I just don't want to crush your confidence, you cheeky sod!
0:24:45 > 0:24:46Deal?
0:24:49 > 0:24:50Yeah, all right, deal.
0:24:50 > 0:24:51He-he!
0:24:53 > 0:24:58How are we going to get him into the studios? From what I've heard the place is like Fort Knox.
0:24:58 > 0:25:00- We're not.- How come?
0:25:00 > 0:25:03He doesn't need to go there. He just needs to do the presentation to you.
0:25:03 > 0:25:06How are you getting on with the offices?
0:25:06 > 0:25:08- Well, I've had a rethink.- Oh?
0:25:08 > 0:25:12The name of the London City Studios' property developers is already out there - Weinstein De Vere.
0:25:12 > 0:25:15A big company with swanky West End offices.
0:25:15 > 0:25:18So we have to assume that Ridley at least knows of 'em.
0:25:18 > 0:25:22- We can't risk faking it. - So what were you thinking?
0:25:22 > 0:25:25We get Ridley to do the presentation AT Weinstein De Vere.
0:25:25 > 0:25:29- What, in their actual offices? - Yeah, in the boardroom. - Yeah, obviously.
0:25:29 > 0:25:34As my dad always says, you can't have much more convincing than the real thing.
0:25:34 > 0:25:38- Is the shark with you? - Nah, he's been following me since I left the aquarium.
0:25:38 > 0:25:42- How will you pull this one off, Uncle Ash?- Yeah, how WILL you pull this one off, Uncle Ash?
0:25:42 > 0:25:46Well y'know, I'm, erm... I'm working on it, ain't I?
0:25:46 > 0:25:49I think it's time to put our friend out of his misery.
0:25:51 > 0:25:54Ah, Mr Ridley. Brett Strickland.
0:25:54 > 0:25:57No, no, actually, my flight's been delayed.
0:25:57 > 0:25:59Perhaps we SHOULD meet.
0:25:59 > 0:26:03Yeah. Yeah, that works for me.
0:26:03 > 0:26:04OK.
0:26:06 > 0:26:10I've spoken to Mr Sellworth about your proposal and he's interested. But we'd need to move fast.
0:26:10 > 0:26:14You must meet Weinstein de Vere, the property consultants handling the sealed bids.
0:26:14 > 0:26:19No problem. We can arrange a meeting for tomorrow. How much are you proposing to bid?
0:26:19 > 0:26:22- 100 million. - Any flexibility in that? - We want the building.
0:26:22 > 0:26:26- Our analysts believe 100 million should swing it. - Let's hope they're right.
0:26:26 > 0:26:31The only outstanding issue is your fee. Ten percent is completely out of the question.
0:26:31 > 0:26:36- So what are you thinking? - A flat million. - That will barely cover my costs.
0:26:36 > 0:26:39Plus, we are talking about YOUR reputation.
0:26:39 > 0:26:41Picture the scene.
0:26:41 > 0:26:47You, arriving back in Boston with a 100 million contract in your pocket
0:26:47 > 0:26:52that you've salvaged by using your intuitive brilliance and relentless determination
0:26:52 > 0:26:58on behalf of Helius International. That's got to be worth five million of anybody's money, surely.
0:26:58 > 0:27:00- Two.- Three.
0:27:00 > 0:27:01- 2.5.- Done.
0:27:01 > 0:27:04Good. You'll front the bid on behalf of your company.
0:27:04 > 0:27:09If you win, we will put up the money and you will pass full ownership of the building over to us
0:27:09 > 0:27:13in exchange for £2.5 million. Do we have a deal?
0:27:13 > 0:27:19- There's one more thing I need. - I'm done negotiating, Mr Ridley. - Oh, I'm sure you'll be OK with this.
0:27:19 > 0:27:23- I'm assuming you'll be demolishing and building from scratch. - Of course.
0:27:23 > 0:27:27Then I would like to drive the first bulldozer through the front of the building.
0:27:27 > 0:27:31- You...want to drive the bulldozer? - That's right. Through the front wall.
0:27:32 > 0:27:36OK. Well, then, I guess we have a deal.
0:27:39 > 0:27:41Couldn't I just come and watch?
0:27:41 > 0:27:46What, and that won't be suspicious, you sitting in a corner of the room, staring? I think not, Alfred.
0:27:47 > 0:27:50- Could be your assistant.- You're 11. - Could make the tea?
0:27:50 > 0:27:54- Look, just sit tight here with Albert, just in case we need you, yeah?- Bo-ring.
0:27:58 > 0:28:01- You nearly done?- Yeah... Good as.
0:28:01 > 0:28:04- You missed the C off acquire.- Eh?
0:28:04 > 0:28:07Acquire. Has a C in it.
0:28:09 > 0:28:10Oh.
0:28:11 > 0:28:13Thank you.
0:28:13 > 0:28:18- Hello?- 'Weinstein de Vere?' - Hello, yes, it's Terry Harper here, from TGP Properties.
0:28:18 > 0:28:21Yes, we're looking to hire a new firm of consultants
0:28:21 > 0:28:25and I'd like to set up a meeting with David Trip to discuss it.
0:28:30 > 0:28:34Hey, here's one for ya. How many Spaniards does it take to change a lightbulb?
0:28:34 > 0:28:35Juan.
0:28:37 > 0:28:41- Eh, you, I'm doing the punchline! - He's all yours, Eddie. - Sounds expensive.
0:28:41 > 0:28:46- We'll cover any losses.- You staying for a quick one?- I must get back. We'll come for him later.
0:28:46 > 0:28:49Now YOU, you be good, Bandito, huh?
0:28:49 > 0:28:50OK.
0:28:52 > 0:28:54- Bye, Albert.- Bye!
0:28:55 > 0:29:00- Want to play a game, Eddie? - Seeing as how they're paying, yeah, whatever you want.
0:29:00 > 0:29:03- What about "find a fiver"? - Never heard of that one.- It's easy.
0:29:03 > 0:29:06You just close your eyes, count to say...
0:29:06 > 0:29:08200, I'll hide.
0:29:08 > 0:29:11Once you get to 200, open your eyes, try and find me.
0:29:11 > 0:29:16- That's hide-and-seek. - Yeah, but if you find me, I have to give you a fiver.
0:29:16 > 0:29:18I like the sound of that.
0:29:18 > 0:29:22Go on, turn around, close your eyes, start counting.
0:29:26 > 0:29:30- One, two, three...- No peeking!
0:29:30 > 0:29:35..four, five, six, seven, eight,
0:29:35 > 0:29:38nine, ten, 11, 12...
0:29:44 > 0:29:46- Morning, Mr Trip. - Just off for my 10.30.
0:29:52 > 0:29:55- It's me. He's just left. EMMA:- 'OK, we're all set here.'
0:30:01 > 0:30:05Hello, I have a meeting with a few colleagues but they're going to be late.
0:30:05 > 0:30:08Is it all right if I wait over there until we're all here?
0:30:12 > 0:30:14Hello.
0:30:14 > 0:30:18Terry Harper, TGP Properties. I've got an appointment to see David Trip.
0:30:18 > 0:30:20Oh, he's just left, I'm afraid.
0:30:20 > 0:30:25Oh, hell! Mix-up with my new assistant. No problem. I'll give him a call.
0:30:30 > 0:30:35Hello, David? Yes, Terry Harper. Bit of a mix-up, I'm afraid.
0:30:35 > 0:30:37Yeah! I'm at your office.
0:30:37 > 0:30:39Yes, I know.
0:30:40 > 0:30:42All right, see you in a minute.
0:30:42 > 0:30:46He won't be long. He said for me to wait for him in the meeting room.
0:30:46 > 0:30:48Certainly. It's just here.
0:30:49 > 0:30:52- Can I get you a drink? - No, no, no, I'm fine, thanks.
0:30:53 > 0:30:56Two of my colleagues will be arriving shortly,
0:30:56 > 0:30:58Mr Ridley and Associate.
0:30:58 > 0:31:03- They'll ask for me. Just show them right in, would you? - Of course. It's this way...
0:31:16 > 0:31:18Hi, David Trip...
0:31:18 > 0:31:21- Mr Trip. Hello, I'm Louise, I'm Terry's assistant.- Oh, hi!
0:31:21 > 0:31:25Terry's stuck in traffic. He'll be here any minute now
0:31:25 > 0:31:29but the meeting room's in use so he's asked me to cover the company's background.
0:31:29 > 0:31:31- Sure, no problem. - Please, take a seat.
0:31:31 > 0:31:35- Oh! Oh! I'm sorry, I'm sorry. - No, it's...- Oh!
0:31:35 > 0:31:40- Right, thank you.- There you go. - Lovely. Just take a seat. - Certainly. Thank you.
0:31:42 > 0:31:46- That's just a little bit of what we're about, there.- Splendid.
0:31:49 > 0:31:54- Dale Ridley...to see Terry Harper. - If you'd like to follow me, please.
0:32:08 > 0:32:11..198, 199, 200.
0:32:14 > 0:32:17- Gentlemen, welcome. I'm Terry Harper.- Pleased to meet you.
0:32:18 > 0:32:19Please.
0:32:21 > 0:32:25As I'm sure you know, we've been appointed by the vendors
0:32:25 > 0:32:28to handle the sale of the London City Studios,
0:32:28 > 0:32:31and it's my job to oversee the sealed bid process.
0:32:31 > 0:32:34Now, I'm a bit pushed for time so let's get straight on with it, shall we?
0:32:34 > 0:32:37Yeah... Sure.
0:32:37 > 0:32:40Clearly, the key selling point is the location.
0:32:40 > 0:32:43The studios are right in the heart of the West End
0:32:43 > 0:32:47making it perfect for a luxury hotel, shopping centre,
0:32:47 > 0:32:49offices or even luxury apartments.
0:32:50 > 0:32:54- How many bids have you had? - I can't discuss details of the bids, I'm afraid,
0:32:54 > 0:32:58but I'm sure you can imagine there's been considerable interest in the site.
0:32:58 > 0:33:02And I CAN tell you that your party is the final bid.
0:33:02 > 0:33:05- We're closing the process in just over two hours.- (I see.)
0:33:07 > 0:33:08Now...
0:33:09 > 0:33:12..I must point out, Terry,
0:33:12 > 0:33:16that we are determined to win this bid.
0:33:18 > 0:33:23I am personally prepared to pay whatever it takes to ensure we do.
0:33:26 > 0:33:28Whatever it takes?
0:33:28 > 0:33:30Whatever it takes.
0:33:31 > 0:33:35I want that site, Terry.
0:33:35 > 0:33:40Well, in that case...it would be a shame if you didn't get it.
0:33:47 > 0:33:50'The person you are calling is unable to take your call.
0:33:50 > 0:33:53'Please leave a message after the tone.'
0:33:53 > 0:33:56David, it's Kate. They're all in the boardroom waiting for you.
0:33:56 > 0:33:57Now...
0:33:59 > 0:34:01..let's suppose,
0:34:01 > 0:34:03hypothetically speaking,
0:34:03 > 0:34:06that I write
0:34:06 > 0:34:08"100 million" here.
0:34:09 > 0:34:11How would that sound?
0:34:12 > 0:34:15Well, that sounds like a...
0:34:15 > 0:34:19..winning bid. Hypothetically speaking.
0:34:20 > 0:34:22And...
0:34:22 > 0:34:25what should I allow for extras?
0:34:26 > 0:34:28You know...
0:34:29 > 0:34:34..the, er, additional costs to ensure the deal is done?
0:34:34 > 0:34:38Well, I usually advise one percent cash,
0:34:38 > 0:34:41which would make it, let me see, erm...
0:34:41 > 0:34:43Oh.
0:34:44 > 0:34:46A nice round million.
0:34:46 > 0:34:48I hate to spend more than I have to on extras.
0:34:49 > 0:34:52I was thinking...250.
0:34:52 > 0:34:54- Oh, look, is that the time?- Fine.
0:34:55 > 0:34:57500,000.
0:34:59 > 0:35:02Oh, I think we can probably work with that.
0:35:09 > 0:35:13We specialise in medium-size city-centre commercial properties,
0:35:13 > 0:35:19mainly office blocks, but we also have a portfolio of retail units.
0:35:19 > 0:35:22- Excuse me for just one second. - Yes, certainly.
0:35:28 > 0:35:31WHAT do you think you're doing here?!
0:35:31 > 0:35:34You said I could help! I haven't done anything interesting yet.
0:35:34 > 0:35:37We're right in the middle of the con!
0:35:37 > 0:35:38Oh no, that's blown it!
0:35:39 > 0:35:42- That's not the man from Weinstein de Vere, is it? - Yes! It is!
0:35:42 > 0:35:48- And now he knows we're supposed to be THERE and not HERE!- I'm sorry. I'll go warn Uncle Ash.- No!
0:35:48 > 0:35:52Don't you dare! You're going straight back to Eddie's bar and you'll wait there!
0:36:01 > 0:36:03OK, I'll be right back.
0:36:05 > 0:36:09- Is everything OK?- There's been a mix-up. Mr Harper's waiting for me at our offices.
0:36:09 > 0:36:12Oh! If I call get him to come back, that's probably the easiest...
0:36:12 > 0:36:15- No, it's fine.- No, I really... - I'll take a cab.
0:36:17 > 0:36:18Excellent!
0:36:20 > 0:36:24MOBILE RINGS
0:36:24 > 0:36:25Excuse me, I must take this.
0:36:27 > 0:36:29Yes?
0:36:29 > 0:36:31Well, I am rather busy at the moment.
0:36:31 > 0:36:35Not as busy as you'll be in two minutes' time. Long story but Trip's coming back to you.
0:36:35 > 0:36:37Oh, dear.
0:36:37 > 0:36:39Right, well, thanks for that.
0:36:39 > 0:36:42- Problem? - No. No, nothing serious.
0:36:42 > 0:36:45But I'm afraid we will have to wrap this up shortly.
0:36:45 > 0:36:47But before we do, correct me if I'm wrong...
0:36:49 > 0:36:52"Ding-dong, that's my song!" Yes?
0:36:53 > 0:36:56- Yes, that's me.- I KNEW I recognised you!- Long time ago.
0:36:56 > 0:37:00- Yes, it was, but it was a great show, though.- Thank you.
0:37:00 > 0:37:02Don't think it'll be a problem, do you?
0:37:02 > 0:37:06You know, my, er...history with...London City Studios?
0:37:06 > 0:37:07History?
0:37:08 > 0:37:10What history?
0:37:11 > 0:37:13Exactly.
0:37:13 > 0:37:16You see, the bottom line is, they don't need to know
0:37:16 > 0:37:19who the principal players are behind the winning bid.
0:37:20 > 0:37:22Unless you're a Yank!
0:37:25 > 0:37:27God forbid!
0:37:27 > 0:37:28Please.
0:37:45 > 0:37:48A pleasure to do business with you, Mr Harper.
0:37:50 > 0:37:54- I'll be in touch soon. - Excellent. Sorry not to have longer. Busy day, I'm afraid.
0:37:54 > 0:37:58- I trust we'll speak again very soon. - You can count on it.
0:37:58 > 0:37:59Mr Harper?
0:37:59 > 0:38:04- David Trip.- Ah, David, just excuse me for two minutes, would you? I need the loo.
0:38:17 > 0:38:21How quickly can you get your hands on that half a million?
0:38:21 > 0:38:23I'll call the bank. Couple of hours, easy.
0:38:23 > 0:38:28Check again! His name's Terry Harper, he's here. This is Weinstein de Vere and he's visiting...
0:38:28 > 0:38:32- No!- You'll have to leave. - I've got to go! Get off me! - There's no-one here by that name.
0:38:37 > 0:38:41Yeah, I had to cut things short but I don't think he suspected anything.
0:38:41 > 0:38:45- 'In fact, I'm certain he's on board.'- OK, OK. Well done.
0:38:45 > 0:38:48- You meeting us at Eddie's? - No, I'm going back to the hotel to await Ridley's call.
0:38:48 > 0:38:51- I'll see you later. - All right, mate, cheers.
0:38:51 > 0:38:54- Are you sure it was the same kid? - One hundred percent.
0:38:54 > 0:38:56Well, maybe it's just a coincidence.
0:38:56 > 0:38:58He was there looking for Terry Harper.
0:38:58 > 0:39:02But when I saw the kid at the hotel, he was with Strickland.
0:39:02 > 0:39:05- That's more than a coincidence. - Yeah, that is a bit odd.
0:39:05 > 0:39:10Plus, he was saying to that security guard that Terry Harper was a visitor.
0:39:10 > 0:39:13- But he's isn't, he works there. - Exactly!
0:39:13 > 0:39:16- Boss, what are you saying? - I don't know.
0:39:16 > 0:39:20But something definitely is NOT right.
0:39:20 > 0:39:26- So where have you been? I told you to come straight back here. - I, er...got lost?
0:39:26 > 0:39:29Oh, OK. I thought we agreed. You promised me you'd be good.
0:39:29 > 0:39:32I wondered why you asked me to count all the way to 200.
0:39:32 > 0:39:35Oh! Don't tell me he got you to play hide-and-seek!
0:39:35 > 0:39:38- What is it with you? - He's very persuasive. It's the eyes. - Definitely the eyes.
0:39:38 > 0:39:41Either that or you two are unbelievably gullible.
0:39:43 > 0:39:45All right, come on, drink up.
0:39:49 > 0:39:50You all right?
0:39:52 > 0:39:54- Can I talk to ya?- Yeah, sure.
0:39:57 > 0:39:58Alone.
0:39:58 > 0:40:01Ridley just saw me at the offices you were at.
0:40:01 > 0:40:03What, Weinstein de Vere?
0:40:04 > 0:40:07What were you doing there?
0:40:07 > 0:40:11I came to warn you about the other man - that he was coming back.
0:40:11 > 0:40:14And did Ridley recognise you from the hotel?
0:40:20 > 0:40:22Don't worry, son, we'll sort it.
0:40:30 > 0:40:32I think it went pretty well.
0:40:32 > 0:40:35But I don't think we should risk leaving the outcome to chance.
0:40:35 > 0:40:36What do you mean?
0:40:36 > 0:40:38It's my secret weapon.
0:40:38 > 0:40:42I always know who's open to a little financial incentive and who isn't.
0:40:42 > 0:40:44Are you suggesting we pay a bribe?
0:40:44 > 0:40:47Oh come on, Mr Strickland, we're both grown-up businessmen.
0:40:47 > 0:40:50That's the way it sometimes happens.
0:40:50 > 0:40:54We are a billion-dollar-a-year business with a reputation to protect.
0:40:54 > 0:40:56We can't be seen to be involved.
0:40:56 > 0:40:58You wouldn't have to. We'd do it.
0:40:58 > 0:41:00And what if Harper squeals?
0:41:00 > 0:41:05Well, your name's not on the bid document, you've got complete deniability.
0:41:06 > 0:41:08All right, just do it then.
0:41:08 > 0:41:12I think it's only fair that we each put up half the cash.
0:41:12 > 0:41:13Why?
0:41:13 > 0:41:16Because if anything goes wrong, then we both share the hit.
0:41:16 > 0:41:18How much are we talking?
0:41:18 > 0:41:21A man like Harper? 500,000 should do it.
0:41:21 > 0:41:25And you're suggesting I go and find £250,000 in cash, like that?
0:41:25 > 0:41:30You're a billion-dollar-a-year company. That's just loose change.
0:41:32 > 0:41:34So what are his options?
0:41:34 > 0:41:37- Well, he could walk away. - But he won't, will he. Not Ridley.
0:41:37 > 0:41:39He's asking us to put up half the money,
0:41:39 > 0:41:43to look like he's going to go through with the bribe.
0:41:43 > 0:41:44But he'll keep it.
0:41:44 > 0:41:48Exactly. So how do we get it back?
0:41:52 > 0:41:55Ok, So we're 43 short. Any ideas?
0:41:55 > 0:41:56Yeah, I can probably magic that up.
0:41:56 > 0:41:59- How?- Ask no questions, I'll tell you no lies.
0:41:59 > 0:42:02- Oh, no you don't.- What? - I know what you're thinking. - No, you don't.
0:42:02 > 0:42:06- What's she on about? - I've no idea.- You promised.
0:42:09 > 0:42:11ALL: Reg!
0:42:24 > 0:42:26All right, all right, I heard you. >
0:42:31 > 0:42:33Oh, it's you.
0:42:33 > 0:42:36Yeah, well nice to see you too, Reg.
0:42:36 > 0:42:38Well, come in then.
0:42:45 > 0:42:46Thank you, Reg.
0:42:46 > 0:42:48That's 50p.
0:42:48 > 0:42:49What?
0:42:49 > 0:42:5150p. For the tea.
0:42:51 > 0:42:52You want cake? I've got cake.
0:42:52 > 0:42:56No, no, you're all right, mate.
0:42:56 > 0:42:58- There you go, 50p. - Thank you.
0:43:01 > 0:43:05So... How much do you want?
0:43:06 > 0:43:07Eighty grand.
0:43:07 > 0:43:10REG SCOFFS Eighty grand?!
0:43:10 > 0:43:12No, no, no, I can't do eighty grand, I can't.
0:43:12 > 0:43:14No? Right, what about 43 then, can you do that?
0:43:14 > 0:43:16Yes, I could do 43.
0:43:35 > 0:43:36Ten...
0:43:36 > 0:43:38twenty...
0:43:38 > 0:43:40thirty...
0:43:42 > 0:43:43..forty..
0:43:43 > 0:43:4641, 42, 43.
0:43:46 > 0:43:50So, how long d'you want it for?
0:43:50 > 0:43:52Oh, a couple of days should do it, Reg.
0:43:52 > 0:43:55- It's gonna cost you. - How much?- The usual.
0:43:55 > 0:43:59- What, 2% a day? - Plus the other thing.
0:43:59 > 0:44:01What other thing's that then, Reg?
0:44:01 > 0:44:04Y'know, the other thing, with the girl.
0:44:04 > 0:44:05- Emma.- Is there a problem?
0:44:06 > 0:44:09No, it's not a problem, Reg. She loves doing it with you.
0:44:09 > 0:44:12Really?
0:44:13 > 0:44:14Oh, yeah.
0:44:14 > 0:44:15That's good.
0:44:31 > 0:44:34- I feel like I'm in a spy movie. - It's just boring old business.
0:44:34 > 0:44:37Maybe for you, but this is not how I do business.
0:44:37 > 0:44:40Well, it is now. Mind if I have a look?
0:44:40 > 0:44:42- Not if you don't? - Be my guest.
0:44:57 > 0:44:59You think this is going to work?
0:44:59 > 0:45:02Oh, I'm sure of it. I'll ring you when it's done.
0:45:11 > 0:45:12He's on his way.
0:45:17 > 0:45:19So how did it go?
0:45:21 > 0:45:22Like a dream.
0:45:38 > 0:45:40You can't kid a kidder!
0:45:40 > 0:45:43Boss. You're a genius. This is sweet!
0:45:43 > 0:45:45PHONE RINGS
0:45:47 > 0:45:50- Hello?- Hello, Mr Ridley. It's Sarah on reception here.
0:45:50 > 0:45:52Hello, love.
0:45:52 > 0:45:55Erm, there are some policeman on their way up to see you.
0:45:55 > 0:45:58There's police on their way up here.
0:45:58 > 0:46:01The police!? Why? Are we in trouble? Why are the police here?
0:46:01 > 0:46:04How would I know?!
0:46:04 > 0:46:06PHONE RINGS AGAIN
0:46:10 > 0:46:11Hello?
0:46:11 > 0:46:14- Mr Ridley. It's Sarah on reception again.- Oh, hello.
0:46:14 > 0:46:19The police are asking if you and your colleague would come downstairs and talk to them.
0:46:19 > 0:46:20They say it won't take long.
0:46:20 > 0:46:22Fine.
0:46:24 > 0:46:27They want us downstairs now.
0:46:27 > 0:46:29- Us?- Yes, us!
0:46:39 > 0:46:42I'm Ridley. Where are they?
0:46:42 > 0:46:44- Sorry, Mr Ridley, who? - The policemen.
0:46:44 > 0:46:46Sorry, which policemen?
0:46:48 > 0:46:49Where's Sarah?
0:46:49 > 0:46:51We don't have a Sarah here.
0:46:51 > 0:46:53I've just spoken to her.
0:46:55 > 0:46:57What's going on?
0:47:14 > 0:47:17Where's the money?
0:47:19 > 0:47:21They've nicked it!
0:47:22 > 0:47:24Mr Ridley. Can I help?
0:47:25 > 0:47:28Damn right you can. I've been robbed.
0:47:32 > 0:47:34A receptionist called Sarah rang me
0:47:34 > 0:47:37and said that there were police officers coming up to see me.
0:47:37 > 0:47:39We don't have anyone called Sarah.
0:47:39 > 0:47:41So you said.
0:47:41 > 0:47:46Then she rang me again, and asked me to go downstairs to meet them.
0:47:46 > 0:47:51I went downstairs and there were no police officers.
0:47:51 > 0:47:55We were out of this room for five minutes,
0:47:55 > 0:47:59and someone stole cash from that safe.
0:48:01 > 0:48:05But Mr Ridley, there are absolutely no signs of forced entry.
0:48:05 > 0:48:09And as I showed you downstairs, the CCTV footage only shows you
0:48:09 > 0:48:11and your colleague entering this room once.
0:48:11 > 0:48:15Your camera only shows us going to the room
0:48:15 > 0:48:18after we came back from reception.
0:48:18 > 0:48:22We were in the room before that as well!
0:48:22 > 0:48:27Not according the footage and neither was anyone else.
0:48:27 > 0:48:30So, how are you suggesting they got in?
0:48:30 > 0:48:33I don't know! Through the door!
0:48:34 > 0:48:37Don't tell me he got you to play hide and seek.
0:48:37 > 0:48:42- What is it with you lot? - He's very persuasive. It's the eyes. - Yes, it's definitely the eyes.
0:48:42 > 0:48:45Well, either that or you two are unbelievably gullible.
0:48:45 > 0:48:49And did Ridley recognise you from the hotel?
0:48:54 > 0:48:56Don't worry, son, we'll sort it.
0:49:00 > 0:49:03- So what are his options? - Well, he could walk away.
0:49:03 > 0:49:05But he won't, will he. Not Ridley.
0:49:05 > 0:49:07He's asking us to put up half the money,
0:49:07 > 0:49:10to look like he's going to go through with the bribe.
0:49:10 > 0:49:12But he'll keep it.
0:49:12 > 0:49:15Exactly. So how do we get it back?
0:49:28 > 0:49:30Alfie,
0:49:30 > 0:49:32you're a bloody genius!
0:49:35 > 0:49:38- So we know that Ridley's on this floor, yeah?- Yeah.
0:49:38 > 0:49:39OK.
0:49:40 > 0:49:45Excuse me. Could you tell me if suite 532 or 732 are available?
0:49:45 > 0:49:46I'd like to upgrade.
0:49:50 > 0:49:53Sean, you'll need to access the hotel lift.
0:50:05 > 0:50:09Make sure Ridley goes to the fifth floor.
0:50:12 > 0:50:14So how did it go?
0:50:14 > 0:50:17Like a dream.
0:50:19 > 0:50:22We'll need to send Ridley to room 532.
0:50:22 > 0:50:23But he'll think it's room 632.
0:50:32 > 0:50:36Mickey, make sure you swap Ridley's key card.
0:50:40 > 0:50:42You think this is gonna work?
0:50:42 > 0:50:43Oh, I'm sure of it.
0:50:52 > 0:50:56Hello, Mr Ridley, it's, erm... Sarah on reception here.
0:50:56 > 0:50:58There are some policemen on their way up to see you.
0:50:58 > 0:51:02The police? Why? Are we in trouble? Why are the police here?
0:51:02 > 0:51:04How would I know?
0:51:06 > 0:51:08I'm Ridley. Where are they?
0:51:08 > 0:51:10- Sorry, Mr Ridley, who? - The policemen.
0:51:24 > 0:51:26- Where's the money? - They've nicked it!
0:52:24 > 0:52:28Six, seven, eight, nine.
0:52:28 > 0:52:29Bingo.
0:52:35 > 0:52:37- Come on.- OK, go.
0:52:39 > 0:52:40Gentlemen!
0:52:40 > 0:52:45Raise your glasses. I give you the great British game show.
0:52:45 > 0:52:49Ding-dong, that's my song!
0:52:52 > 0:52:56We went up in the lift, to the sixth floor and then we walked to the suite.
0:52:56 > 0:52:58Then why didn't the CCTV see us?
0:52:58 > 0:53:01Maybe they messed with the cameras.
0:53:01 > 0:53:03Hey, what if the manager's in on it?
0:53:03 > 0:53:06This is doing my head in, boss. Seriously, I give in.
0:53:06 > 0:53:10That's easy for you to say. You haven't lost £250,000 to a bunch of con men!
0:53:11 > 0:53:14Ding-dong, that's my song!
0:53:15 > 0:53:18Piss off!
0:53:22 > 0:53:23You did good, kid.
0:53:25 > 0:53:28Actually, you were a complete liability.
0:53:28 > 0:53:30But at least it was never boring.
0:53:30 > 0:53:32Nah, you're gonna be great, son.
0:53:32 > 0:53:37Cheers. I've loved every minute of it. And meeting you, Uncle Ash.
0:53:37 > 0:53:38PHONE RINGS
0:53:38 > 0:53:41Y'know, properly. I'm really going to miss you.
0:53:41 > 0:53:43Hello?
0:53:44 > 0:53:47Ah...
0:53:47 > 0:53:50Yeah, well, me too, kid.
0:53:50 > 0:53:53Ash. Phone for you. Beezer.
0:53:54 > 0:53:58Well, well, well, if it isn't the bloke that's gonna be picking up
0:53:58 > 0:54:00the tab down here for the next year.
0:54:01 > 0:54:04Yeah, all right, how's it going? Yeah.
0:54:07 > 0:54:12You what? Er, yeah, well, you know, I can only ask 'em.
0:54:13 > 0:54:14Yeah, all right, ta-ta.
0:54:19 > 0:54:23He says he's stuck in Berlin and wondered if we could
0:54:23 > 0:54:25have Alfie for another couple of weeks.
0:54:29 > 0:54:32Well, yeah, sure, fine.
0:54:34 > 0:54:35No, I'm just kidding!
0:54:35 > 0:54:38He's in a cab, he'll be here in five.
0:54:40 > 0:54:41Hey, where's Emma?
0:54:41 > 0:54:43Oh, she's taking one for the team.
0:54:47 > 0:54:49TANGO MUSIC PLAYS
0:55:32 > 0:55:33I'm gonna miss the kid, you know.
0:55:33 > 0:55:35Yeah, me too.
0:55:35 > 0:55:39Well, I think one fresh-faced kid on the team is enough.
0:55:39 > 0:55:42Aw, thanks, Albert.
0:55:42 > 0:55:45- So how exactly did he manage to lose you Emma? - We're five grand short.
0:55:45 > 0:55:47- Don't change the subject. - I'm serious.
0:55:47 > 0:55:50I counted this three times and we're two bundles short.
0:55:50 > 0:55:54Maybe Ridley mis-counted it. He did think he was gonna get it all back after all.
0:55:54 > 0:55:57No, he wouldn't have taken the risk.
0:55:57 > 0:55:59Let's check the case.
0:55:59 > 0:56:04- No, nothing there. - Have you got any idea, Ash?
0:56:04 > 0:56:07Tell you what. If I can trick you out of some of the money you make from the con,
0:56:07 > 0:56:09can I keep it?
0:56:09 > 0:56:10Hang on, hang on, let me get this straight.
0:56:10 > 0:56:14If you can trick me out of some of the money, I let you keep it?
0:56:16 > 0:56:17Deal?
0:56:17 > 0:56:19Yeah, all right, deal.
0:56:19 > 0:56:21I'm really gonna miss you.
0:56:24 > 0:56:25Yeah, me too, kid.
0:56:40 > 0:56:42Nah.
0:56:42 > 0:56:44No, it's a mystery to me.
0:56:47 > 0:56:49This guy isn't just another mark.
0:56:49 > 0:56:53Everything we've done, has been leading us to this point.
0:56:53 > 0:56:56One big mark, then we can all walk away on top.
0:56:56 > 0:56:59You take my ten million, you double it.
0:56:59 > 0:57:00One last job and we're finished?
0:57:00 > 0:57:02This walking-away money?
0:57:02 > 0:57:04I've always thought it was a good idea to quit while you're ahead.
0:57:04 > 0:57:06You said what?
0:57:06 > 0:57:07I know what I'm doing.
0:57:07 > 0:57:10I'll kill him. We have a job.
0:57:10 > 0:57:11They've just gone into the hotel.
0:57:11 > 0:57:13- Get out.- Go! Go, go, move!
0:57:20 > 0:57:23Most of you must have thought that one day it would end like this.
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