0:00:02 > 0:00:06I helped Saskia take her own life, according to her own wishes.
0:00:06 > 0:00:09Notice the date Mrs Stanley changed her will? Six weeks before she died.
0:00:09 > 0:00:12AND Mr Powell accompanied her to the solicitors.
0:00:12 > 0:00:14Anthony Powell, crippled with debt,
0:00:14 > 0:00:18his business struggling to stay afloat,
0:00:18 > 0:00:23prematurely and deliberately ended the life of Saskia Stanley.
0:00:23 > 0:00:26Did you know her new will benefited you over her family?
0:00:26 > 0:00:27And that gives me motive?
0:00:27 > 0:00:30- What if Tony did what Mum wanted? - She would've told us.
0:00:30 > 0:00:33- We've not discussed the video. - What video?
0:00:33 > 0:00:35We made it together. It explains everything.
0:00:35 > 0:00:38- So where is it?- It was there when I left Saskia, when I went out.
0:00:38 > 0:00:43You couldn't bear to see your ex-wife with someone else! Isn't that it?
0:00:43 > 0:00:47- No.- And you'd like to see Mr Powell found guilty regardless of the truth?
0:00:47 > 0:00:49Ridiculous!
0:00:49 > 0:00:51I'm now willing to be a witness for the defence.
0:00:51 > 0:00:56You will NOT help that man get away with murdering my wife!
0:00:58 > 0:01:00We can pick things up from where we left off.
0:02:05 > 0:02:10Karl! Calm down. You need to get yourself in the right frame of mind to stand up in court, you know.
0:02:10 > 0:02:13You've put me in the right frame of mind, don't worry about that!
0:02:18 > 0:02:22CAR STARTS UP AND DRIVES AWAY
0:02:36 > 0:02:38- Morning.- (Morning.)
0:02:38 > 0:02:40Anything exciting?
0:02:40 > 0:02:42Just some research for Smithy
0:02:42 > 0:02:45on European forklift truck safety standards.
0:02:45 > 0:02:47You're finding the time to do work for others?
0:02:47 > 0:02:49Even with the pressures of the case?
0:02:49 > 0:02:50I manage the best I can.
0:02:50 > 0:02:53Well, it's just I've been waiting a week for your thoughts
0:02:53 > 0:02:55on that Law Commission study.
0:02:55 > 0:02:57It's absolutely the next thing on my list.
0:02:57 > 0:03:00Why do always feel like I'm being fobbed off by you?
0:03:00 > 0:03:01That's not my intention.
0:03:01 > 0:03:04- Do I not ask you nicely enough? - Always helps.
0:03:04 > 0:03:08- Morning, ladies. Is there a problem? - I haven't got a problem.
0:03:08 > 0:03:11- Good, then everyone's happy. - So we are.
0:03:12 > 0:03:14Wouldn't it be wise to bite your lip?
0:03:14 > 0:03:16- At least until your vote's over. - Believe me, I am.
0:03:16 > 0:03:19Morning. Quick word?
0:03:28 > 0:03:31- I've gone over Karl Rankine's wit... - I photocopied Tony's...
0:03:31 > 0:03:34THEY LAUGH NERVOUSLY
0:03:34 > 0:03:37- Business as usual, right? - Business as usual.
0:03:42 > 0:03:45- I don't know what we're doing. - No, me neither.
0:03:48 > 0:03:50Let's get to court.
0:03:52 > 0:03:56Can I get a taxi to 8 Garner Place, please? Straight away. Thank you.
0:04:00 > 0:04:03COMPUTER BLEEPS
0:04:15 > 0:04:21HIS MOBILE RINGS
0:04:21 > 0:04:24HE CUTS THE CALL
0:04:24 > 0:04:26How do I get a message to someone in court?
0:04:26 > 0:04:29No, no, no, a defendant. Well, there must be a way!
0:05:03 > 0:05:06It shall be the truth, the whole truth
0:05:06 > 0:05:07and nothing but the truth.
0:05:11 > 0:05:15Mr Rankine, can you please tell the court
0:05:15 > 0:05:18- how long you've known Tony Powell? - Eight years or so.
0:05:18 > 0:05:21- And how long have you been an employee at his garage?- Same.
0:05:21 > 0:05:25- Do you socialise outside of work? - Yeah.
0:05:25 > 0:05:27How close would you say you were?
0:05:28 > 0:05:29Fairly, I suppose.
0:05:31 > 0:05:36- Would you talk about personal matters, for example?- Sometimes.
0:05:36 > 0:05:39And sometimes not, apparently.
0:05:43 > 0:05:45Now, I believe you were there
0:05:45 > 0:05:48when Saskia Stanley first came into the garage.
0:05:48 > 0:05:52- What do you recall of their first meeting?- I don't really remember.
0:05:52 > 0:05:56But you did witness the relationship growing?
0:05:56 > 0:05:57I guess.
0:06:01 > 0:06:07- Er, were you aware of the financial difficulties the business was having?- Yeah.
0:06:07 > 0:06:12- Why do you think that might have been?- I don't know. - You must have a view, Mr Rankine.
0:06:13 > 0:06:17He could be too generous with customers.
0:06:18 > 0:06:21He never chased a payment.
0:06:21 > 0:06:25So, what do you think it was about Tony Powell
0:06:25 > 0:06:28that made him deal with his customers in this way?
0:06:28 > 0:06:31I know what you want me to say.
0:06:32 > 0:06:36That he was too nice, too honest. Yeah, well, he was.
0:06:38 > 0:06:40I thought he was.
0:06:40 > 0:06:44But then, I didn't know he was knocking off my missus behind my back.
0:06:46 > 0:06:48Oh, and this is before Saskia died.
0:06:53 > 0:06:57Your Honour, might I take a few minutes to receive instructions
0:06:57 > 0:06:59from my client at this point?
0:06:59 > 0:07:01I rather think you should.
0:07:04 > 0:07:07OK, let me paint you a picture.
0:07:07 > 0:07:10A devoted partner, tending to the woman he loves
0:07:10 > 0:07:12as she fights for her life.
0:07:12 > 0:07:16She makes a difficult decision, asks if he'll help.
0:07:16 > 0:07:19Because he loves her so much, he agrees,
0:07:19 > 0:07:22knowing that he'll have to take whatever punishment comes his way.
0:07:22 > 0:07:25Only it turns out that that devoted partner
0:07:25 > 0:07:28was knocking off the girlfriend of his best mate.
0:07:28 > 0:07:31- Kind of undermines the story. - It wasn't anything.
0:07:31 > 0:07:34You think that's what the jury are thinking right now?
0:07:34 > 0:07:37I asked you to be open and honest with me, Mr Powell.
0:07:37 > 0:07:38You weren't.
0:07:38 > 0:07:41You need to tell me the whole truth
0:07:41 > 0:07:43and you need to tell me it right now.
0:07:44 > 0:07:46It was a very foolish thing that happened
0:07:46 > 0:07:49when I was very low and very lonely.
0:07:49 > 0:07:54Where is he? You've got five seconds to think up something plausible.
0:07:54 > 0:07:56I honestly don't know, Nicole. I'm sorry.
0:07:56 > 0:08:00- He might have said he was off out for a drink with some mates. - Oh, yeah? What's her name?
0:08:02 > 0:08:04I really don't know what he's up to.
0:08:04 > 0:08:09- I always choose the Jack-the-lad. What's wrong with me?- Nothing.
0:08:09 > 0:08:11He's an idiot if he doesn't treat a woman like you right.
0:08:11 > 0:08:13How's Saskia?
0:08:13 > 0:08:17- Not great. - You know, I never hear you complain.
0:08:17 > 0:08:19Can't imagine what you're coping with.
0:08:19 > 0:08:23Just feel really guilty whenever I'm not there.
0:08:23 > 0:08:24Yeah, I know.
0:08:26 > 0:08:29It was a huge mistake. I was feeling vulnerable.
0:08:29 > 0:08:31But it only happened a couple of times,
0:08:31 > 0:08:34and then, she starts Facebooking and texting me
0:08:34 > 0:08:37and talking about this "thing" we've got.
0:08:37 > 0:08:40We didn't have a thing. It was nothing.
0:08:40 > 0:08:43And believe me, I regret it more than anything.
0:08:43 > 0:08:46Haven't you ever done something you've regretted?
0:08:50 > 0:08:53You actually think you can do it?
0:08:53 > 0:08:55I think so.
0:08:55 > 0:08:57Actually stand up in court and defend him?
0:08:59 > 0:09:01Would you be angry if I did?
0:09:01 > 0:09:06No. It's complicated. It's your decision.
0:09:09 > 0:09:12- Do you think Dad would forgive me? - I can't answer that.
0:09:12 > 0:09:14I think it's between you and him.
0:09:16 > 0:09:18He's meeting me here in a bit.
0:09:18 > 0:09:23- Well, then, I'm out of here. - You can't just avoid him.- Oh, I can.
0:09:25 > 0:09:29That's one of Dad's cronies. I'm going.
0:09:29 > 0:09:31What do you want me to say to Dad?
0:09:31 > 0:09:34Say what you like. See you later.
0:09:40 > 0:09:41Dan. How you doing?
0:09:41 > 0:09:44You know.
0:09:44 > 0:09:46Your dad keeps me posted
0:09:46 > 0:09:49- and I watched a bit of the trial. - How come?- To keep an eye on things.
0:09:49 > 0:09:50That scumbag's going down.
0:09:50 > 0:09:54And if he doesn't, we'll still make his life difficult, eh?
0:09:54 > 0:09:55Take care of yourself.
0:10:08 > 0:10:12Mr Vaughn, I'm Valerie Morney and I'll be representing you.
0:10:12 > 0:10:14Well, hello, Valerie.
0:10:16 > 0:10:19- Shall we get down to business? - I like the sound of that.
0:10:25 > 0:10:30Right, your neighbour, Mr Brudenell, claims he is unable to work or sleep
0:10:30 > 0:10:33due to the excessive noise you make when weight training.
0:10:33 > 0:10:36I'm a personal trainer. I need to train.
0:10:37 > 0:10:42Your neighbour recorded it at over 90 decibels which is louder than
0:10:42 > 0:10:43a tractor, a chainsaw
0:10:43 > 0:10:46or a squealing pig.
0:10:46 > 0:10:49Well, I make a lot of noise when I get physical
0:10:49 > 0:10:52because I push myself to the limit.
0:10:53 > 0:10:57Well, a judge is going to regard that noise as excessive.
0:10:57 > 0:11:00Is there no way you could train elsewhere?
0:11:00 > 0:11:03I've spent a lot of money converting my home gym.
0:11:03 > 0:11:05This is my business.
0:11:05 > 0:11:08Well, it's always better to offer some sort of compromise.
0:11:08 > 0:11:12How about an agreed training schedule that would avoid times when your neighbour is at home?
0:11:12 > 0:11:17- I guess that might be a solution. - When we get down to court, let me talk to his barrister.
0:11:17 > 0:11:20- I don't think we'll need to go in front of a judge. - Do you work out?
0:11:20 > 0:11:25- You look like you do. - I don't get much chance.
0:11:25 > 0:11:27You should. You've got great shoulders.
0:11:27 > 0:11:30And it's good for building that upper body strength.
0:11:30 > 0:11:32Great for the chest.
0:11:32 > 0:11:34I could do you a personal programme, if you like.
0:11:37 > 0:11:39We can't stop her, if that's what she wants to do.
0:11:39 > 0:11:42She won't listen to me, but she might listen to you.
0:11:42 > 0:11:45You know what, Dad? I don't know how I feel about all this.
0:11:45 > 0:11:48I'm not even sure how I feel about what I said in court.
0:11:48 > 0:11:49In what way?
0:11:49 > 0:11:52We don't know what happened and we never will,
0:11:52 > 0:11:53unless we find that tape.
0:11:53 > 0:11:55There is no tape.
0:11:55 > 0:11:57Again, we don't know.
0:11:58 > 0:12:00You've changed your tune.
0:12:00 > 0:12:01Maybe.
0:12:02 > 0:12:06To be honest, I'm really disappointed.
0:12:06 > 0:12:07I know how you feel.
0:12:07 > 0:12:09Have your colleagues been harassing Tony?
0:12:09 > 0:12:12- What?- I just saw Murray.
0:12:12 > 0:12:14So, you do know about it?
0:12:14 > 0:12:18Listen, don't you lose sight of what's important,
0:12:18 > 0:12:22and what's important here is getting justice for your mother.
0:12:22 > 0:12:25Your colleagues have been harassing Tony. That doesn't bother you?
0:12:25 > 0:12:26Keep your voice down.
0:12:26 > 0:12:29Do you know why I've changed my mind?
0:12:29 > 0:12:31It's because of you, Dad.
0:12:31 > 0:12:33You decided Tony was guilty and that was that.
0:12:33 > 0:12:36You don't care that he's being harassed - he's fair game.
0:12:36 > 0:12:38I stood up in court and said my bit
0:12:38 > 0:12:40and I've just ended up regretting it.
0:12:40 > 0:12:42I don't know what happened to Mum.
0:12:42 > 0:12:45It's not up to me to send Tony to prison.
0:12:45 > 0:12:47And it's not up to you, either.
0:13:13 > 0:13:16- This is insane. - Look, don't think about it.
0:13:16 > 0:13:18How can we not think about it?
0:13:18 > 0:13:21Look, I have to go and so do you.
0:13:21 > 0:13:24This has got to stop.
0:13:24 > 0:13:25Yeah, but I don't want it to.
0:13:25 > 0:13:27I'm asking you to.
0:13:27 > 0:13:31Look, let's talk about it another time.
0:13:31 > 0:13:34Please, Nicole, just go, eh?
0:13:46 > 0:13:48I'll call you.
0:14:15 > 0:14:17- How is she?- I think she's asleep.
0:14:19 > 0:14:23- I'll just poke my head in. - I said, she's asleep.
0:14:23 > 0:14:25Dad, just let him go and see her.
0:14:53 > 0:14:55MOBILE PHONE BEEPS
0:15:10 > 0:15:12Hello, darling.
0:15:12 > 0:15:13Oh, hey, you.
0:15:15 > 0:15:16What time is it?
0:15:16 > 0:15:17It's about 7.30.
0:15:19 > 0:15:20You're back late.
0:15:20 > 0:15:22Yeah, well...
0:15:23 > 0:15:25You work too hard.
0:15:27 > 0:15:28How are you doing?
0:15:30 > 0:15:31Disaster.
0:15:31 > 0:15:34Total and utter disaster.
0:15:34 > 0:15:35Why?
0:15:35 > 0:15:37I tried to talk to Dan.
0:15:37 > 0:15:39Oh?
0:15:40 > 0:15:42Just really vaguely.
0:15:43 > 0:15:45Just floating the idea of...
0:15:47 > 0:15:52..what if I got too ill and I needed some help?
0:15:52 > 0:15:53- And?- He freaked.
0:15:55 > 0:15:58I mean, I just wasn't expecting it.
0:16:05 > 0:16:06But you'll help me, won't you?
0:16:08 > 0:16:10We can't do this without your family.
0:16:10 > 0:16:13Why not?
0:16:20 > 0:16:23We need to call Tony Powell back to the witness stand.
0:16:23 > 0:16:25Metzler will tear him to bits.
0:16:25 > 0:16:27The entire basis of our defence is in pieces.
0:16:27 > 0:16:29The jury think the guy's a snake,
0:16:29 > 0:16:33- if he can lie about this, he can lie about anything. - We could make it worse.
0:16:33 > 0:16:37Right, when he said it wasn't an affair, it was just a mistake...
0:16:37 > 0:16:39did you believe him?
0:16:39 > 0:16:40Yeah. I did, actually.
0:16:44 > 0:16:47Well, we've got something to work with.
0:17:00 > 0:17:02I told you I didn't want to know.
0:17:02 > 0:17:05- I haven't said a word. - Except to my son! - I didn't say anything!
0:17:05 > 0:17:09- You said enough, he worked it out. You're an idiot. - I'm just doing what you asked.
0:17:09 > 0:17:14- I never asked you to do anything. - Yeah, but you gave me the nod. - But I expected discretion.
0:17:14 > 0:17:18- We're doing this for you, Gov. And your family. - Who else is involved?
0:17:19 > 0:17:23- On second thoughts, I don't want to know. - Your son should be pleased.
0:17:23 > 0:17:27- Yeah, well, he's not. - Yeah. Well, then you should talk some sense into him.
0:17:27 > 0:17:29I don't take that from you!
0:17:31 > 0:17:32Sorry, Gov.
0:17:35 > 0:17:37Has Powell seen you?
0:17:38 > 0:17:39Oh, great!
0:17:41 > 0:17:45You know your problem, Murray? You're careless.
0:17:45 > 0:17:48You leave Powell alone now.
0:17:48 > 0:17:51You understand. It's over. Completely over. Got it?
0:17:52 > 0:17:54Yes, Gov.
0:18:12 > 0:18:13COUGHS
0:18:13 > 0:18:17So you're back! How are the sleepless nights?
0:18:17 > 0:18:21Oh, we're coping. I've got Ed trained to do the night feeds.
0:18:21 > 0:18:23I can see your eyes glazing over, Valerie.
0:18:23 > 0:18:26- Not at all. - Come on, you're not the baby type, you don't have to pretend.
0:18:26 > 0:18:29Neither were you.
0:18:29 > 0:18:31Anyway who says I'm not?
0:18:31 > 0:18:34It's a good thing! Not towing the married and kids line.
0:18:34 > 0:18:36Right. Brass tacks.
0:18:36 > 0:18:41My client's willing to exercise to an agreed timetable to avoid disturbing your client.
0:18:41 > 0:18:42So let's put this to bed.
0:18:42 > 0:18:46- Not as simple as that, I'm afraid. My client is seeking compensation. - For what?
0:18:46 > 0:18:50- Working hours lost through disrupted sleep.- You have advised him that's ridiculous?
0:18:50 > 0:18:54Far from it. My client works nights and sleeps days.
0:18:54 > 0:18:58Or he would do if it wasn't for your client's sweaty grunting.
0:18:58 > 0:19:02Which he's willing to put a stop to when it affects your client's precious slumber.
0:19:02 > 0:19:04I'm sorry but Mr Brudenell's quite set
0:19:04 > 0:19:07on pursuing the compensation avenue.
0:19:07 > 0:19:09Well, then, I think this might be quite fun.
0:19:09 > 0:19:13I got you a coffee, Miss Mornay. I guessed no sugar.
0:19:13 > 0:19:15You're sweet enough.
0:19:18 > 0:19:21Is that your client?
0:19:21 > 0:19:22He's a bit full on, to be honest.
0:19:22 > 0:19:27Come on, Valerie, you've clearly still got it.
0:19:27 > 0:19:29And he knows it.
0:19:33 > 0:19:38Mr Powell. Did you have an illicit relationship with Nicole Jones?
0:19:38 > 0:19:40I wouldn't call it a relationship.
0:19:40 > 0:19:45But there was something going on between the two of you?
0:19:45 > 0:19:46Yes.
0:19:46 > 0:19:50At what stage in Saskia's illness did this occur?
0:19:51 > 0:19:53It was after she'd become bed bound.
0:19:53 > 0:19:55She was on a fair amount of diamorphine.
0:19:55 > 0:19:59Things were starting to look pretty bleak.
0:19:59 > 0:20:01So what state of mind were you in?
0:20:01 > 0:20:04I think that was the problem.
0:20:04 > 0:20:07I couldn't talk to anyone about any of it.
0:20:08 > 0:20:12My mind was going crazy. I couldn't concentrate on work.
0:20:14 > 0:20:15I was a real mess.
0:20:17 > 0:20:18And who initiated it?
0:20:18 > 0:20:23She did. But I accept that I didn't try and stop her.
0:20:23 > 0:20:27What would you say to the suggestion that you were,
0:20:27 > 0:20:31at least at that point, starting to think about a life after Saskia?
0:20:31 > 0:20:35That wasn't it. No. Not for a moment.
0:20:35 > 0:20:38And how long did it go on for?
0:20:38 > 0:20:41Just happened two or three times.
0:20:41 > 0:20:45All along I knew that it was terrible, terrible mistake.
0:20:45 > 0:20:47And is that still the way you feel?
0:20:48 > 0:20:52It was a stupid, selfish thing to do and I regret it deeply.
0:20:55 > 0:21:01Unfortunately Mr Brudenell's after compensation for working hours lost through lack of sleep.
0:21:01 > 0:21:05What? I can't lose this case. I can't get a criminal record!
0:21:05 > 0:21:11- Mr Vaughn, this is a civil case. No-one is getting a criminal record. - Oh! Good.
0:21:11 > 0:21:13I also fancy our chances in front of a judge.
0:21:13 > 0:21:16Well, I'm sure you know what you're doing.
0:21:16 > 0:21:18I do. So trust me.
0:21:18 > 0:21:20Happily.
0:21:20 > 0:21:24I mean there's a lot to be said with putting yourself in the hands of experience.
0:21:28 > 0:21:30Is that something you've done often?
0:21:30 > 0:21:31Not as often as I'd like.
0:21:33 > 0:21:35Well, that could easily change.
0:21:40 > 0:21:43How often did you have sex with Nicole?
0:21:43 > 0:21:46- Er, Your Honour. - It is important, is it not,
0:21:46 > 0:21:49to establish the nature of the intimacy with Ms Jones?
0:21:58 > 0:22:00Mr Powell?
0:22:01 > 0:22:03- Never.- Not once?- No.
0:22:03 > 0:22:06But it was a physical relationship?
0:22:06 > 0:22:07Barely.
0:22:07 > 0:22:09'Barely'?
0:22:10 > 0:22:13So what was the extent of the affair?
0:22:13 > 0:22:14It wasn't an affair.
0:22:16 > 0:22:19- It was a small mistake. - A small mistake?
0:22:20 > 0:22:23I think we'll let the jury will be the judge of that.
0:22:25 > 0:22:29You were intimate with Ms Jones on several occasions at your garage were you not?
0:22:31 > 0:22:32Yes.
0:22:32 > 0:22:36Without the knowledge of her partner who happens to be your best friend?
0:22:37 > 0:22:41- Yes.- And without the knowledge of your own partner, bed ridden,
0:22:41 > 0:22:45- terminally ill and in terrible discomfort? - Yes.
0:22:45 > 0:22:49Yes. Well, help me out here.
0:22:49 > 0:22:51In what way is that not an affair?
0:22:51 > 0:22:54I made it very clear that there was no future in it.
0:22:54 > 0:22:56I see.
0:22:59 > 0:23:03So once you'd realised your mistake, what did you do?
0:23:05 > 0:23:06I just thought it best to...
0:23:09 > 0:23:11..to pretend that it hadn't happened.
0:23:11 > 0:23:14So you lied to your best friend and to your dying partner?
0:23:14 > 0:23:15I didn't lie.
0:23:15 > 0:23:19You lied by omission. Just as you have lied in this court.
0:23:19 > 0:23:21- I have not lied!- Really?
0:23:25 > 0:23:28So when's the last time you saw Ms Jones?
0:23:29 > 0:23:31- Yesterday morning.- I'm sorry?
0:23:34 > 0:23:36- Yesterday morning. - And what was the occasion?
0:23:39 > 0:23:43I stayed with her and Karl. They've been very supportive throughout the trial.
0:23:44 > 0:23:49And when precisely did you tell Mr Rankine about the affair?
0:23:49 > 0:23:51I didn't.
0:23:53 > 0:23:54So...
0:23:55 > 0:24:01..until he found out, you were happy to stay at your friend's house
0:24:01 > 0:24:04and avail yourself of his hospitality,
0:24:04 > 0:24:08knowing you had secretly been intimate with his partner?
0:24:09 > 0:24:12And while working so closely together,
0:24:12 > 0:24:15did you give Mr Rankine any cause for suspicion?
0:24:16 > 0:24:17No.
0:24:17 > 0:24:20Any cause at all to doubt your position, in his eyes,
0:24:20 > 0:24:23as a decent, honourable man?
0:24:23 > 0:24:24I suppose not.
0:24:31 > 0:24:33Quite the actor, aren't we?
0:24:35 > 0:24:39What other secrets do you harbour, Mr Powell?
0:24:39 > 0:24:41None.
0:24:43 > 0:24:46And why on Earth should the jury believe that any more?
0:24:56 > 0:24:58Thanks for coming, love.
0:24:58 > 0:25:01Whatever speech you've prepared is wasted on me, OK?
0:25:04 > 0:25:06I haven't prepared any speech.
0:25:06 > 0:25:09I honestly don't think I can forgive you, love,
0:25:09 > 0:25:11if you stand up in court and defend that man.
0:25:11 > 0:25:15I'm not defending him, I'm just saying what I believe and what I know.
0:25:15 > 0:25:17You're being called as a defence witness.
0:25:17 > 0:25:21They wouldn't be calling you unless they thought you could help their cause.
0:25:21 > 0:25:24Why would Tony have killed Mum? It doesn't make sense.
0:25:24 > 0:25:26Apart from all the money he was due to inherit?
0:25:28 > 0:25:30She was dying anyway.
0:25:31 > 0:25:33I think he'd had enough.
0:25:34 > 0:25:38He cared about her. You know he did.
0:25:38 > 0:25:41He was having an affair with his best mate's missus
0:25:41 > 0:25:44while your mother was lying in her sick bed.
0:25:44 > 0:25:46Where did you hear that?
0:25:46 > 0:25:49His best mate just stood up and told the court.
0:25:51 > 0:25:53You still want to defend him?
0:25:54 > 0:25:56He's going down, love.
0:25:56 > 0:25:59Everyone knows he's a liar now. Doesn't matter what you do.
0:25:59 > 0:26:02But it will matter to your conscience.
0:26:02 > 0:26:05So please, love, think hard
0:26:05 > 0:26:07before you do something you're going to regret.
0:26:12 > 0:26:13Sorry, love.
0:26:23 > 0:26:26Mr Vaughn accepts that the noise he makes is excessive,
0:26:26 > 0:26:31though not unusual for someone engaged in strenuous physical activity.
0:26:32 > 0:26:35He has attempted to make his peace with Mr Brudenell.
0:26:35 > 0:26:39He has offered to train at specific times to avoid disturbing him.
0:26:39 > 0:26:41He's even offered to train elsewhere,
0:26:41 > 0:26:45despite having installed a home gym at considerable expense.
0:26:45 > 0:26:48Your Honour, this case was totally avoidable.
0:26:48 > 0:26:50We submit that Mr Brudenell's claim for damages
0:26:50 > 0:26:52is totally without legal foundation,
0:26:52 > 0:26:54motivated purely by a desire
0:26:54 > 0:26:59for unwarranted and excessive compensation.
0:26:59 > 0:27:02We therefore submit this case be rejected in its entirety,
0:27:02 > 0:27:06and Mr Vaughn's costs be paid in full by the claimant.
0:27:15 > 0:27:19I heard your Chambers were giving you the run around on voting you in.
0:27:21 > 0:27:22What do you want?
0:27:23 > 0:27:27Well, I just wanted to say, if you don't get the vote,
0:27:27 > 0:27:29the door to our Chambers is wide open.
0:27:29 > 0:27:35I can't make guarantees, but I do hold a fair bit of sway.
0:27:35 > 0:27:41We need new blood. And you'd be valued in the right way...
0:27:41 > 0:27:43for your qualities, not for anything else.
0:27:43 > 0:27:45You give it some thought?
0:27:48 > 0:27:53It's a fine junior you've got there. Hope you're treating her properly.
0:27:53 > 0:27:54What do you want, Metzler?
0:27:54 > 0:27:59Not sure recalling your defendant quite came off. What do you think?
0:27:59 > 0:28:02I think I'm not going to discuss the case with you, that's what I think.
0:28:02 > 0:28:07I imagine you wouldn't in your position. Hopeless as it is.
0:28:07 > 0:28:10I wouldn't start celebrating just yet.
0:28:10 > 0:28:16It would be no personal triumph to win this case. But it would be a moral victory.
0:28:16 > 0:28:20- Like you'd know anything about what's morally... - All right boys, playtime's over.
0:28:20 > 0:28:21Good girl.
0:28:21 > 0:28:23Keep him on a tight leash.
0:28:26 > 0:28:28Yeah I know, I know, it's ridiculous.
0:28:28 > 0:28:29The guy just winds me up.
0:28:29 > 0:28:31He doesn't have to do much.
0:28:31 > 0:28:33I realise that. He's right, though.
0:28:33 > 0:28:35It's not exactly like we've had a great day.
0:28:35 > 0:28:38I believe Tony. I believe it was a mistake, that was all.
0:28:38 > 0:28:40It doesn't matter what we believe.
0:28:40 > 0:28:42But if that's what happened, and that's true,
0:28:42 > 0:28:45then we have to be able to persuade the jury, right?
0:28:45 > 0:28:47Yeah, but even then we have to acknowledge
0:28:47 > 0:28:49they'll never see him as trustworthy again.
0:28:49 > 0:28:51Juries can be quite moralistic.
0:28:51 > 0:28:54No, this comes down to whether we can persuade them
0:28:54 > 0:28:57that Mrs Stanley clearly wanted to end her own life.
0:28:57 > 0:28:59That is now our line of argument.
0:29:18 > 0:29:20Let's begin.
0:29:24 > 0:29:25You deserve a lot worse.
0:29:25 > 0:29:29Like what? Smash my lights in again? Set your colleagues on me? You're a coward.
0:29:29 > 0:29:33- I can fight my own fights. Try me. - I don't want to fight you. - Unlucky. I do.
0:29:35 > 0:29:37- Why?- Are you serious?
0:29:37 > 0:29:39Saskia made her own choices, you should respect that.
0:29:39 > 0:29:43Do you know why I'm fighting? To make sure you pay for what you did.
0:29:43 > 0:29:45Wouldn't you have done the same?
0:29:45 > 0:29:47She didn't ask you. You talked her into it.
0:29:47 > 0:29:52Don't you understand? She was dying. I just helped her die the way she wanted to.
0:29:52 > 0:29:53I know you're angry.
0:29:53 > 0:29:57You have no idea! You can't imagine how I feel.
0:29:57 > 0:29:58You reckon, do you?
0:30:00 > 0:30:02You keep spouting your little story.
0:30:02 > 0:30:05But nobody's going to believe you.
0:30:05 > 0:30:08Especially now we know about your nasty little affair.
0:30:09 > 0:30:10You're finished.
0:30:10 > 0:30:13You're going down. And I can't wait.
0:30:17 > 0:30:19Without the videotape the only thing that shows
0:30:19 > 0:30:22Saskia's wish to kill herself was the goodbye note.
0:30:22 > 0:30:25I think it's a mistake to focus on that.
0:30:25 > 0:30:27But why? We discredited the graphologist.
0:30:27 > 0:30:30But we haven't had a witness prove its authenticity.
0:30:30 > 0:30:32It's not enough to hang a theory on.
0:30:32 > 0:30:33Maybe not. What else have we got?
0:30:33 > 0:30:37Well, Saskia talked to her family about ending her own life.
0:30:37 > 0:30:38So we know she was planning it.
0:30:38 > 0:30:42And we know she could have administered the injection herself.
0:30:42 > 0:30:44Maybe we need to get a bit more out of Jessica Stanley.
0:30:44 > 0:30:45MOBILE PHONE BEEPS
0:30:48 > 0:30:49Oh...
0:30:49 > 0:30:51Bad news?
0:30:52 > 0:30:55My ex-boyfriend's started texting me again.
0:30:55 > 0:30:56Oh.
0:30:56 > 0:30:59Guess he's realised he's made a mistake.
0:30:59 > 0:31:03Well, you don't realise how bad something is until you've got out of it.
0:31:03 > 0:31:07Sorry, that's just from my experience. I'm not talking about your scenario.
0:31:07 > 0:31:10It's fine, I didn't think you meant anything. It's OK.
0:31:14 > 0:31:15Right well,
0:31:15 > 0:31:18I think I'm going to take this work home.
0:31:20 > 0:31:22OK, I think I'm just going to stay here.
0:31:25 > 0:31:26OK.
0:31:29 > 0:31:30OK,
0:31:30 > 0:31:32well, I'll see you tomorrow.
0:31:32 > 0:31:33See you tomorrow.
0:31:59 > 0:32:01I don't know how I can thank you enough.
0:32:01 > 0:32:02Just doing my job.
0:32:02 > 0:32:06Well, you're very good at it. Seriously, that was amazing.
0:32:06 > 0:32:09If only all my clients were as grateful and charming.
0:32:09 > 0:32:12Well, I was serious about you coming to my gym. Here.
0:32:13 > 0:32:14A free session.
0:32:14 > 0:32:16And we'll work on that programme.
0:32:16 > 0:32:19OK. You're on. How about tomorrow, six o'clock?
0:32:21 > 0:32:23Erm...yeah. Six is fine.
0:32:23 > 0:32:27And how about a drink afterwards?
0:32:28 > 0:32:30That might be tricky.
0:32:30 > 0:32:32Yeah, I'm sure you've other plans.
0:32:32 > 0:32:34It's just it's... it's my fiancee's birthday.
0:32:34 > 0:32:39And it's a big one. It's her 21st.
0:32:39 > 0:32:40So I can't really miss it.
0:32:42 > 0:32:45Oh, God. I'm sorry. You know,
0:32:45 > 0:32:47we were just having a bit of fun and I didn't mean to.
0:32:47 > 0:32:49No. No, I didn't mean...
0:32:49 > 0:32:51Yeah, it was just innocent...
0:32:51 > 0:32:53No. No, it was. It really was.
0:32:53 > 0:32:55I meant, a drink as friends.
0:32:55 > 0:32:58Sure. Yeah!
0:32:58 > 0:33:00So, six tomorrow.
0:33:00 > 0:33:02Yep sure, sure, yep.
0:33:15 > 0:33:18I'm sorry, but I don't want to talk about it.
0:33:18 > 0:33:22If you felt nothing for me, you should have told me.
0:33:22 > 0:33:26- Is it true?- It's water under the bridge, just leave it at that.
0:33:26 > 0:33:30I don't want to leave it. I thought we had something going on, me and you.
0:33:30 > 0:33:33- We did. But it wasn't a good idea. - You said, if it wasn't for Karl...
0:33:33 > 0:33:36I never said anything of the sort. You're putting words in my mouth.
0:33:37 > 0:33:41Look, I tried to be honest with you, But you wouldn't listen.
0:33:42 > 0:33:44That's not my fault.
0:33:44 > 0:33:47Oh, well, stupid me for getting it wrong then.
0:33:48 > 0:33:50I won't bother you again.
0:33:51 > 0:33:55I just wanted you to know that I'm sorry.
0:34:04 > 0:34:07PHONE BEEPS
0:34:28 > 0:34:31Sorry, did I make you jump?
0:34:38 > 0:34:42Have you managed to find the time in your busy schedule to fit me in?
0:34:42 > 0:34:45Not yet. But the case will be over soon and I can do it then.
0:34:45 > 0:34:47But the vote will be over soon
0:34:47 > 0:34:49and you can't expect to win if you don't make the effort.
0:34:49 > 0:34:53I'm making every effort I can, Valerie.
0:34:53 > 0:34:55I'm sorry that's not enough for you.
0:34:55 > 0:34:57Oh, you make an effort when you want to.
0:34:57 > 0:34:59It's just a little selective.
0:34:59 > 0:35:01I'll show you the workload if you want.
0:35:01 > 0:35:05Oh, you're rushed off your feet. You've made that quite clear to anyone who'll listen.
0:35:05 > 0:35:09You know, if this is some kind of silly test then it's ridiculous.
0:35:09 > 0:35:12Oh, don't act like you're doing us all a favour just by doing your job.
0:35:12 > 0:35:13It's the role of a pupil.
0:35:13 > 0:35:17You know, I don't think you'd talk to me like this if I was a man.
0:35:17 > 0:35:20Looking for a friend from the sisterhood? Positive discrimination?
0:35:20 > 0:35:24- It's just my opinion.- Which you'd be wise to keep to yourself.
0:35:24 > 0:35:27This is the way things are done here, Julie.
0:35:27 > 0:35:30You start at the bottom, work hard and you button your lip.
0:35:30 > 0:35:32- We've all been there.- Except you.
0:35:32 > 0:35:35Your father was a judge.
0:35:35 > 0:35:38I bet it was really hard for you to get into Chambers(!)
0:35:39 > 0:35:43Well, we all know how disadvantaged you are.
0:35:43 > 0:35:45We've heard. The crippling debt.
0:35:45 > 0:35:50Your poor mother re-mortgaging her house just so you could be here.
0:35:50 > 0:35:52What are you going to do if you don't win the vote?
0:35:52 > 0:35:56Are you worried letting a commoner in might spoil your profession?
0:35:56 > 0:35:59- Is that why you don't like me? - You're a class warrior now?
0:35:59 > 0:36:02- I thought this was all about gender? - I think it's a bit of both.
0:36:02 > 0:36:04You're right. I don't like you.
0:36:04 > 0:36:05But not because of who you are.
0:36:05 > 0:36:09More because you're rude, and petulant and full of yourself.
0:36:09 > 0:36:13You might have Ridley wrapped round your little finger but we're not all as gullible.
0:36:13 > 0:36:16Good luck with the vote.
0:36:17 > 0:36:19You know, you're just one of those women.
0:36:19 > 0:36:20I'm sorry?
0:36:20 > 0:36:24You want to make it to the top but you'll make damn certain no other women do.
0:36:27 > 0:36:29I will ensure you regret saying that to me.
0:37:03 > 0:37:05How dare she talk to me that way.
0:37:05 > 0:37:07Good heavens, I think you're rather upset.
0:37:07 > 0:37:11Well observed. I don't know why I bother with this stupid job!
0:37:11 > 0:37:14It's too much bloody sacrifice and not enough reward.
0:37:14 > 0:37:17Brace yourself for Julie sticking around, people are warming to her,
0:37:17 > 0:37:19think she's got talent, even if coupled with attitude.
0:37:19 > 0:37:22I don't think I can stand working here looking at her face every day.
0:37:22 > 0:37:26Then you better find our members a good reason not to vote her in.
0:38:01 > 0:38:02KNOCK AT DOOR
0:38:16 > 0:38:17Hi.
0:38:17 > 0:38:18Thanks for your email.
0:38:18 > 0:38:22Well, thanks for your response.
0:38:24 > 0:38:26Come in.
0:38:39 > 0:38:42I warn you, I am in a terrible mood.
0:38:42 > 0:38:45I've had the mother of all bust ups with Valerie.
0:38:45 > 0:38:48It was a nightmare. I wish I'd never opened my mouth. She winds me up so much.
0:38:48 > 0:38:52Listen, let's not talk about that woman for a bit.
0:38:54 > 0:38:56Agreed.
0:39:05 > 0:39:07I can't tell you how much I...
0:39:07 > 0:39:08Me too.
0:39:17 > 0:39:19Won't your wife wonder where you are?
0:39:21 > 0:39:25Well, I'll say I'm working late.
0:39:25 > 0:39:27- Say I'm with friends, whatever. - Won't she guess?
0:39:27 > 0:39:31Can we maybe not talk about my wife either?
0:39:31 > 0:39:33Maybe I need to stop talking.
0:39:37 > 0:39:38Maybe you should.
0:39:48 > 0:39:50I don't want to talk to you, respect that.
0:39:50 > 0:39:52- I know you've probably heard... - Did you hear me?
0:39:54 > 0:39:56Are you still going to stand as a witness?
0:39:56 > 0:40:00Have you any idea of the position you've put me in with my family?
0:40:00 > 0:40:01Yeah, I appreciate it...
0:40:01 > 0:40:03You don't appreciate anything.
0:40:03 > 0:40:07BABY CRIES
0:40:14 > 0:40:17I'm so angry with you for treating Mum like that.
0:40:17 > 0:40:19You're a pig to do that to her.
0:40:19 > 0:40:21- I know.- I don't even know the truth.
0:40:21 > 0:40:24I think you do. If you could see what your mum said on that videotape.
0:40:24 > 0:40:26What videotape, Tony?
0:40:26 > 0:40:27Where is it?
0:40:29 > 0:40:32Maybe Dad's right and it's a figment of your imagination.
0:40:32 > 0:40:34Perhaps I've misjudged you.
0:40:34 > 0:40:35You lied to Mum.
0:40:35 > 0:40:37Maybe you've lied to all of us.
0:40:37 > 0:40:39No, the tape's real. She said goodbye to you.
0:40:39 > 0:40:40She really did.
0:40:40 > 0:40:42So where is it?
0:40:42 > 0:40:44I don't know what I'm going to do.
0:40:46 > 0:40:48I'm sorry.
0:41:03 > 0:41:04You ready?
0:41:06 > 0:41:07Let's begin.
0:41:12 > 0:41:16To my darling son and daughter,
0:41:16 > 0:41:18to Neil,
0:41:18 > 0:41:20and all my family and friends.
0:41:21 > 0:41:25This is no way to say goodbye, I know, but,
0:41:25 > 0:41:30it's the way that I've chosen and I hope you can forgive me for that.
0:41:30 > 0:41:34I want you to remember me alive,
0:41:34 > 0:41:36lucid,
0:41:36 > 0:41:38and thinking of you.
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