1 00:00:11,360 --> 00:00:14,320 It's been four months since you left inpatient. 2 00:00:14,400 --> 00:00:17,040 Yeah, I should bake a cake or something. 3 00:00:17,840 --> 00:00:21,080 I know you're being sarcastic, but that's actually a lovely idea. 4 00:00:21,160 --> 00:00:22,760 Too bad I was being sarcastic, then. 5 00:00:22,840 --> 00:00:26,240 But it'd be nice to mark the occasion. You've come a long way. 6 00:00:27,680 --> 00:00:28,960 What, you don't agree? 7 00:00:30,520 --> 00:00:32,640 - I don't know. - Ah, let's try something. 8 00:00:32,720 --> 00:00:38,080 I want you to name three bits of progress you've made over the past four months. 9 00:00:38,160 --> 00:00:40,160 Come on, humor me. 10 00:00:40,920 --> 00:00:43,120 You know I like my thought exercises. 11 00:00:43,920 --> 00:00:45,040 Progress how? 12 00:00:45,120 --> 00:00:46,440 Well, how about I start? 13 00:00:46,520 --> 00:00:50,320 So you settled back in at school in January. 14 00:00:51,440 --> 00:00:55,000 I'm here if you want any extra support, okay? Whatever you need. 15 00:00:57,240 --> 00:00:58,240 Thanks. 16 00:01:00,160 --> 00:01:02,000 Go get 'em. 17 00:01:04,000 --> 00:01:05,120 Obviously… 18 00:01:05,200 --> 00:01:07,040 - Hey, Charlie! - Charlie! 19 00:01:07,120 --> 00:01:08,120 - Hey! - How you doing? 20 00:01:08,160 --> 00:01:09,520 - Charlie! - Welcome back. 21 00:01:16,440 --> 00:01:19,280 Take a five-minute break, all right, Charlie? 22 00:01:19,360 --> 00:01:20,880 Don't push yourself too hard. 23 00:01:25,080 --> 00:01:26,080 You okay? 24 00:01:26,880 --> 00:01:27,880 Yeah. 25 00:01:29,880 --> 00:01:31,600 Yeah, I mean, I had a lot of help. 26 00:01:32,200 --> 00:01:34,080 I still relapsed two weeks after. 27 00:01:34,840 --> 00:01:37,720 I know. It happens. It's normal. We've talked about it. 28 00:01:37,800 --> 00:01:40,160 But you continue to criticize yourself about it. 29 00:01:41,440 --> 00:01:44,120 Does it weigh on you? 30 00:01:44,200 --> 00:01:46,800 - Can you just eat half? - I said I can't! 31 00:01:46,880 --> 00:01:49,120 - You're not even trying. - You're making me feel like shit. 32 00:01:49,200 --> 00:01:51,480 If you're gonna make me feel insane, just fuck off! 33 00:02:05,840 --> 00:02:06,840 I'm sorry. 34 00:02:07,520 --> 00:02:10,080 Sorry. I didn't mean to. 35 00:02:10,640 --> 00:02:14,280 Self-harm relapses are normal. They don't negate any progress you… 36 00:02:14,360 --> 00:02:17,200 - I know. - You are three months clean. 37 00:02:17,280 --> 00:02:19,560 That's our second bit of progress, isn't it? 38 00:02:20,680 --> 00:02:22,720 Okay. Fine. 39 00:02:23,280 --> 00:02:24,225 Happy? 40 00:02:24,240 --> 00:02:27,800 Yeah, I'm delighted. So progress number three. Let's hear it. 41 00:02:28,360 --> 00:02:30,000 I've done the first two for you. 42 00:02:34,360 --> 00:02:35,360 Me and Nick. 43 00:02:37,080 --> 00:02:38,200 I don't know. 44 00:02:38,720 --> 00:02:39,800 No, no, that's great. 45 00:02:39,880 --> 00:02:43,440 So you feel you and Nick have progressed in your relationship? 46 00:02:45,800 --> 00:02:49,120 Yeah. I… Probably since that night of the argument. 47 00:02:50,320 --> 00:02:52,680 I guess we feel a lot closer. 48 00:02:54,320 --> 00:02:56,880 I mean, he's seen me at my absolute rock bottom 49 00:02:56,960 --> 00:02:58,560 and hasn't run away screaming. 50 00:02:59,640 --> 00:03:02,160 Now I feel like I'm in relationship therapy or something. 51 00:03:02,240 --> 00:03:05,160 Save that until you're ten years in and having marital problems. 52 00:03:06,640 --> 00:03:10,480 But I expect your progress has allowed you to deepen your connection with him. 53 00:03:11,480 --> 00:03:13,720 If your intrusive thoughts have lessened, 54 00:03:13,800 --> 00:03:16,040 you've more energy to give to your relationship. 55 00:03:26,680 --> 00:03:28,800 More energy? Yeah. 56 00:03:31,480 --> 00:03:33,720 I still feel like I've got a long way to go. 57 00:03:34,720 --> 00:03:36,280 Still have a lot of bad days. 58 00:03:36,360 --> 00:03:38,920 Well, you've experienced trauma, Charlie. 59 00:03:39,000 --> 00:03:41,720 Yeah, but I really don't want to be defined by the fact 60 00:03:41,800 --> 00:03:45,120 that I was bullied at 14 and had one toxic ex-boyfriend. 61 00:03:45,200 --> 00:03:46,800 Trauma doesn't define you. 62 00:03:47,320 --> 00:03:49,920 But it also doesn't vanish in five minutes, so… 63 00:03:50,440 --> 00:03:52,000 so give yourself some grace. 64 00:03:53,280 --> 00:03:57,080 And you've got people around you who love and care for you, so enjoy them. 65 00:03:58,600 --> 00:04:02,440 Do you practice motivational pep talks, or do they just come to you in the moment? 66 00:04:02,520 --> 00:04:03,880 Oh… 67 00:04:03,960 --> 00:04:06,640 You know, they just come to me. I'm just a talented person. 68 00:04:09,200 --> 00:04:12,360 Yeah, I think we're out of time here, so I'll see you next week. 69 00:04:12,440 --> 00:04:15,760 Oh, and enjoy your birthday, and party hard. 70 00:04:16,600 --> 00:04:18,120 Sixteen's one of the big ones. 71 00:04:24,520 --> 00:04:26,840 How long have you been working on that? 72 00:04:26,920 --> 00:04:28,080 None of your… 73 00:04:28,160 --> 00:04:32,840 Elle, wow, this captures your spirit as well as your likeness. 74 00:04:32,920 --> 00:04:35,960 Miss, how come you never compliment my work like that? 75 00:04:36,040 --> 00:04:38,160 Felix, I'd compliment your work 76 00:04:38,240 --> 00:04:41,000 if you could actually show me a completed piece. 77 00:04:41,720 --> 00:04:42,625 She has a point. 78 00:04:42,640 --> 00:04:45,320 Elle, I wanted to talk to you about something. 79 00:04:45,400 --> 00:04:48,000 We've had contact from a local radio station about you. 80 00:04:48,080 --> 00:04:48,985 - What? - Yeah. 81 00:04:49,000 --> 00:04:51,720 They heard about your social media and want to interview you. 82 00:04:51,800 --> 00:04:54,360 "Local young artist achieves Internet fame." 83 00:04:55,680 --> 00:04:56,800 Okay. 84 00:04:56,880 --> 00:04:59,320 Now, it's completely up to you, 85 00:04:59,400 --> 00:05:03,320 but I want you to think about whether it's something you feel comfortable with. 86 00:05:04,120 --> 00:05:06,440 - I'll email you the details. - Thank you. 87 00:05:08,120 --> 00:05:11,520 Elle, that's so exciting. You're literally famous. 88 00:05:11,600 --> 00:05:12,720 - I'm not famous. - You are. 89 00:05:12,800 --> 00:05:13,800 I am not. 90 00:05:13,840 --> 00:05:15,760 Finish your painting. 91 00:05:16,280 --> 00:05:19,600 Welcome back from the Easter holidays, everyone. 92 00:05:19,680 --> 00:05:21,640 Spring is in full bloom 93 00:05:21,720 --> 00:05:23,840 while summer peeps out from the horizon 94 00:05:23,920 --> 00:05:26,560 with all its endless possibilities. 95 00:05:26,640 --> 00:05:31,040 So knuckle down, work hard, and… and don't forget to have some fun. 96 00:05:48,280 --> 00:05:49,760 Happy birthday. 97 00:05:50,320 --> 00:05:52,520 - Happy birthday! - Oh! Nick! 98 00:05:54,840 --> 00:05:56,760 Are you ever gonna get tired of doing that? 99 00:05:56,840 --> 00:06:00,480 Absolutely not, no, but I did get you a present. 100 00:06:00,560 --> 00:06:01,760 Okay. 101 00:06:04,360 --> 00:06:08,040 It's that Instagram-famous historian you like, Jack Maddox. 102 00:06:08,120 --> 00:06:11,880 He's doing a book signing on Sunday. Maybe we could go after the sleepover? 103 00:06:11,960 --> 00:06:14,720 - Wait. We get to meet him? - Yeah. 104 00:06:15,920 --> 00:06:17,600 I love you so much! 105 00:06:17,680 --> 00:06:21,720 Well, clearly not as much as Jack Maddox, but I'll take it. 106 00:06:22,320 --> 00:06:25,640 Do I also get a birthday kiss? 107 00:06:27,600 --> 00:06:28,840 Yeah. 108 00:06:48,360 --> 00:06:50,160 We should… we should probably… 109 00:06:51,800 --> 00:06:53,520 Uh, yeah, yeah. Not at school. 110 00:06:55,880 --> 00:06:57,880 It's almost form time anyway, so… 111 00:07:02,320 --> 00:07:03,840 Sleepover on Saturday though. 112 00:07:06,920 --> 00:07:08,000 Yeah. 113 00:07:13,600 --> 00:07:15,120 Mm. 114 00:07:16,880 --> 00:07:18,480 - It happened again. - When? 115 00:07:18,560 --> 00:07:20,720 - Yesterday before form. - What happened? 116 00:07:20,800 --> 00:07:24,840 Me and Nick were making out, and it got really intense really quickly. 117 00:07:24,920 --> 00:07:28,160 Then it stopped, and it was kind of awkward and overwhelming. 118 00:07:28,240 --> 00:07:32,000 - Do you wanna say it? Or shall I? - No, I think he's nearly worked it out. 119 00:07:32,080 --> 00:07:34,400 Charlie, have you considered the idea 120 00:07:34,960 --> 00:07:37,960 that you and Nick are ready to take things further? 121 00:07:39,120 --> 00:07:40,800 He's talking about sex. 122 00:07:40,880 --> 00:07:42,480 Yeah, I know. I know. 123 00:07:42,560 --> 00:07:45,600 And I know it's obvious we both want to. It's not like we've done nothing. 124 00:07:45,680 --> 00:07:49,560 I mean, it's all been over the clothes, but sometimes when we're making out, we… 125 00:07:49,640 --> 00:07:51,040 Ugh! 126 00:07:51,680 --> 00:07:54,360 - Spare us the details. - What? I want all the details. 127 00:07:54,440 --> 00:07:58,120 I'm just scared that he's not ready to… do anything more. 128 00:07:58,200 --> 00:08:00,440 I'm scared I'm not gonna know what I'm doing. 129 00:08:00,520 --> 00:08:03,080 And I'm scared he's gonna take one look at me and… 130 00:08:03,160 --> 00:08:07,920 Well, when me and Elle started having sex, it was in the spur of the moment. 131 00:08:08,000 --> 00:08:11,480 An outburst of fiery passion in the light of the New Year's fireworks. 132 00:08:11,560 --> 00:08:13,560 Yes, we've all heard this story before. 133 00:08:13,640 --> 00:08:15,680 Why you interested in Charlie's sex life, not mine? 134 00:08:15,760 --> 00:08:17,560 Get out. I need to change. 135 00:08:17,640 --> 00:08:21,400 - What? We're talking about sexy time. - I wanna talk about it! Charlie, why… 136 00:08:21,480 --> 00:08:24,040 We know you like sexy time. 137 00:09:12,160 --> 00:09:14,640 Everyone, uh, my parents are out, 138 00:09:14,720 --> 00:09:17,840 but please don't break anything or be sick anywhere, please. 139 00:09:17,920 --> 00:09:19,240 - Fine. - Yes, sir! 140 00:09:19,320 --> 00:09:22,840 - Sounds like a note for Imogen. - How have I got this reputation? 141 00:09:22,920 --> 00:09:25,160 - Drink that, you'll be sick. - Careful. 142 00:09:25,240 --> 00:09:27,320 - We'll have another vomit situation. - Shh. 143 00:09:27,400 --> 00:09:29,320 Just need a night off from everything. 144 00:09:29,400 --> 00:09:31,960 - Ew! - What are you guys doing? 145 00:09:32,040 --> 00:09:34,640 We're making a potion that the loser has to drink. 146 00:09:34,720 --> 00:09:37,320 - Oh, Darcy, not crisps. That's so gross. - Ugh! 147 00:09:37,400 --> 00:09:39,120 - Darcy! - You guys are gross. 148 00:09:39,200 --> 00:09:41,960 Things have been awkward between me and Sahar since New Year's. 149 00:09:42,040 --> 00:09:43,480 Like, we're still friends. 150 00:09:44,200 --> 00:09:46,040 - I… I think. - Ooh! 151 00:09:46,560 --> 00:09:47,600 I… I dunno. 152 00:09:48,400 --> 00:09:49,400 Um… 153 00:09:49,800 --> 00:09:51,960 Sounds like you should probably talk to her. 154 00:09:53,240 --> 00:09:55,600 - Right. - I am not drinking that. No way! 155 00:09:55,680 --> 00:09:58,040 That looks so gross! 156 00:09:58,120 --> 00:09:59,720 Try it! 157 00:10:00,400 --> 00:10:03,360 Charlie, we need a drummer for our summer-fête slot. 158 00:10:03,440 --> 00:10:05,520 You're literally the only person we know! 159 00:10:05,600 --> 00:10:09,320 I… I don't know. I don't really like performing in front of people. 160 00:10:09,920 --> 00:10:11,280 Well, think about it. 161 00:10:11,360 --> 00:10:13,360 That smells disgusting. 162 00:10:13,440 --> 00:10:14,560 - Cheers? - Cheers. 163 00:10:17,400 --> 00:10:19,160 - Ugh! - Oh, I'm so sorry. 164 00:10:19,240 --> 00:10:21,560 - What is in that? - Everything! 165 00:10:27,280 --> 00:10:30,560 - d Happy birthday, dear Charlie… d - Charlie Spring! 166 00:10:36,240 --> 00:10:40,640 - Happy birthday, Charlie! Yes! - Happy birthday. 167 00:10:40,720 --> 00:10:42,000 We love you. 168 00:10:42,080 --> 00:10:44,240 - Who made this cake? - I did. 169 00:10:44,320 --> 00:10:47,120 - Guys, do you like it? I made it. - Best day ever! 170 00:10:48,600 --> 00:10:50,560 I can do it. I wanna try. 171 00:10:50,640 --> 00:10:53,080 - We need a game. - Oh, yeah, games! 172 00:10:56,240 --> 00:10:58,280 I have a really good idea! 173 00:10:58,360 --> 00:11:00,720 - Would you like to play Never Have I Ever? - Hello. 174 00:11:02,000 --> 00:11:03,000 Charlie! 175 00:11:04,600 --> 00:11:06,320 Do you have a friend we don't know about? 176 00:11:06,840 --> 00:11:08,400 Hi, Michael. 177 00:11:08,480 --> 00:11:09,600 Happy birthday. 178 00:11:10,320 --> 00:11:11,320 Um… 179 00:11:11,760 --> 00:11:14,600 Sixteen is when everything starts to make sense. 180 00:11:16,520 --> 00:11:19,120 Or when nothing makes any sense anymore. 181 00:11:20,840 --> 00:11:23,440 Kind of the same feeling either way. Beautiful chaos. 182 00:11:24,880 --> 00:11:26,160 Yeah. Thanks. 183 00:11:26,800 --> 00:11:30,640 Uh, this is for you. I found him at a charity shop, 184 00:11:30,720 --> 00:11:34,080 and he just had your energy, so I figured he belonged with you. 185 00:11:35,080 --> 00:11:37,640 Also, it made me sad seeing him sitting on a shelf on his own, so… 186 00:11:37,720 --> 00:11:40,640 Uh, okay. Well, um, bye, everyone. 187 00:11:40,720 --> 00:11:41,920 Have a fun time! 188 00:11:42,000 --> 00:11:43,600 Whoo! Bee-boo-bee-boo. 189 00:11:45,600 --> 00:11:47,720 - So who's that? - It's Michael. 190 00:11:48,240 --> 00:11:50,120 It's… Met Tori a few months ago. 191 00:11:50,200 --> 00:11:52,880 Is he Tori's boyfriend? 192 00:11:52,960 --> 00:11:55,120 She won't confirm whether they're dating. 193 00:11:56,080 --> 00:11:57,080 - Meow. - Meow. 194 00:11:57,160 --> 00:11:58,160 Meow! 195 00:12:01,880 --> 00:12:04,720 Here goes. You're so tiny. You'll fit right in. 196 00:12:08,480 --> 00:12:10,600 - This is big. - I know. 197 00:12:10,680 --> 00:12:11,680 It's nice. 198 00:12:12,360 --> 00:12:14,320 - Very nice. - You'd better put that down. 199 00:12:14,400 --> 00:12:16,600 'Cause this needs to be Tao and Elle time. 200 00:12:16,680 --> 00:12:19,560 Have you decided about the radio interview tomorrow? 201 00:12:21,640 --> 00:12:22,800 I think I should do it. 202 00:12:22,880 --> 00:12:25,280 It's a really cool opportunity. 203 00:12:25,360 --> 00:12:27,160 I think so too. You're so talented. 204 00:12:27,240 --> 00:12:28,640 - The world needs to know. - Stop. 205 00:12:28,720 --> 00:12:31,840 It's gonna be a whole chapter of my Elle documentary. 206 00:12:33,080 --> 00:12:36,440 Elle Argent, how are you feeling about your radio interview? 207 00:12:36,520 --> 00:12:39,160 - I will pour my drink on you. I will. - No, no, no! 208 00:12:46,680 --> 00:12:48,680 Things have been really awkward with us. 209 00:12:49,920 --> 00:12:50,920 Yeah. 210 00:12:53,960 --> 00:12:56,920 I've been doing a lot of thinking and reflecting recently. 211 00:12:59,200 --> 00:13:00,640 I have no idea who I am. 212 00:13:02,880 --> 00:13:05,720 I don't know much about anything at the moment, actually. 213 00:13:08,760 --> 00:13:09,840 But what I do know… 214 00:13:11,840 --> 00:13:13,960 is I don't wanna keep hurting you. 215 00:13:17,960 --> 00:13:19,200 Do you hate me? 216 00:13:21,960 --> 00:13:22,960 No. 217 00:13:24,560 --> 00:13:26,520 I don't think I could ever hate you. 218 00:13:28,360 --> 00:13:31,360 You helped me realize something pretty big about myself. 219 00:13:35,240 --> 00:13:36,240 I mean… 220 00:13:38,680 --> 00:13:40,680 I guess I could say the same about you. 221 00:13:46,040 --> 00:13:48,640 But you know we'd be awful together, right? 222 00:13:49,960 --> 00:13:51,400 Yeah. I know. 223 00:13:57,440 --> 00:13:59,360 - I like us better as friends. - Mm. 224 00:14:01,800 --> 00:14:04,520 - Can we go get crazy drunk now? - Yeah, let's go. 225 00:14:04,600 --> 00:14:07,640 - Yes! - But let's start right here. 226 00:14:08,240 --> 00:14:10,920 - Wine? - Yeah. That's your drink of choice. 227 00:14:11,000 --> 00:14:13,160 Is it sustainable? I'm trying to do my bit. 228 00:14:13,680 --> 00:14:15,360 Just drink it, Imogen. 229 00:14:17,040 --> 00:14:19,320 Happy birthday! 230 00:14:19,400 --> 00:14:20,760 La-la-la! 231 00:14:21,440 --> 00:14:22,600 Whoo! 232 00:14:24,080 --> 00:14:26,120 - Amazing! - That's the ticket! 233 00:14:26,200 --> 00:14:28,360 It's Charlie's birthday! 234 00:14:29,320 --> 00:14:31,360 Charlie Spring! Yay! 235 00:14:37,040 --> 00:14:39,960 I'm sure you're lovely in other ways. How is it? 236 00:14:41,520 --> 00:14:43,040 Aww! 237 00:14:47,320 --> 00:14:48,600 - Hello. - Hello. 238 00:15:11,240 --> 00:15:14,200 - d But, I guess, good for you d - Drink, drink, drink! 239 00:15:15,720 --> 00:15:17,880 Have you started thinking about uni options? 240 00:15:17,960 --> 00:15:21,280 Mm. Gap year for sure. I love staying at my gran's. 241 00:15:21,360 --> 00:15:26,040 I think I wanna go to a super old university and study history. 242 00:15:26,120 --> 00:15:28,360 Like, dark-academia vibes. 243 00:15:28,440 --> 00:15:30,040 - Yeah, totally. - Mm. 244 00:15:30,120 --> 00:15:32,920 I'm thinking of doing, like, business or politics. 245 00:15:33,440 --> 00:15:34,440 Tara, what about you? 246 00:15:34,480 --> 00:15:36,040 Uh-huh. 247 00:15:36,840 --> 00:15:37,840 I dunno. 248 00:15:38,600 --> 00:15:39,720 - Nick? - Uh… 249 00:15:39,800 --> 00:15:43,240 I'll probably just try and get in somewhere local so I can stay here. 250 00:15:43,840 --> 00:15:45,520 You want to stay close to Charlie! 251 00:15:45,600 --> 00:15:47,520 Can we not talk about uni stuff right now? 252 00:15:47,600 --> 00:15:51,040 - Think you could do long distance? - I hadn't really thought about it. 253 00:15:51,120 --> 00:15:52,880 You're going to Oxford, aren't you? 254 00:15:52,960 --> 00:15:55,960 You're doing all that Oxbridge prep stuff. 255 00:15:56,040 --> 00:15:57,320 You're so smart. You'll get in. 256 00:15:57,400 --> 00:15:59,040 Tara? 257 00:15:59,680 --> 00:16:02,560 That was a good shot. 258 00:16:05,200 --> 00:16:06,400 Tara? 259 00:16:07,320 --> 00:16:08,320 Hey. 260 00:16:11,640 --> 00:16:15,040 Oh, okay. I think… I think you're having a panic attack. 261 00:16:15,640 --> 00:16:20,360 It's okay. My… my therapist gave me some exercises to help clear my brain 262 00:16:20,440 --> 00:16:23,080 whenever I'm having thoughts that I can't control. 263 00:16:24,000 --> 00:16:25,560 Let's do deep breaths together. 264 00:16:27,680 --> 00:16:28,960 Breathe in for three. 265 00:16:31,080 --> 00:16:33,200 And breathe out. 266 00:16:34,040 --> 00:16:35,280 And breathe in. 267 00:16:37,160 --> 00:16:38,880 And breathe out. 268 00:16:38,960 --> 00:16:42,440 Let's do it one more time. 269 00:16:45,680 --> 00:16:47,240 Okay? 270 00:16:47,760 --> 00:16:51,720 We're in my house. We're chilling. We've had a few drinks. 271 00:16:51,800 --> 00:16:54,280 But everything's fine. Everything's good. 272 00:16:54,360 --> 00:16:56,280 Hey, Tara. 273 00:16:57,280 --> 00:16:58,280 Hey. 274 00:16:59,000 --> 00:17:00,000 Are you okay? 275 00:17:00,920 --> 00:17:02,200 Sorry. I was just… 276 00:17:03,480 --> 00:17:05,960 Just stressed about everything right now. 277 00:17:06,440 --> 00:17:07,680 Charlie was helping. 278 00:17:08,240 --> 00:17:10,760 I'm fine. I'll be fine. 279 00:17:21,360 --> 00:17:22,480 That was amazing. 280 00:17:23,240 --> 00:17:25,400 I'm so drunk right now. 281 00:17:37,720 --> 00:17:39,520 Maybe you've had enough now? 282 00:17:42,320 --> 00:17:43,720 I really like you. 283 00:17:44,600 --> 00:17:45,880 I like you too. 284 00:17:46,760 --> 00:17:47,960 Don't ever leave me. 285 00:17:52,000 --> 00:17:53,440 I wasn't planning on it. 286 00:17:54,000 --> 00:17:55,000 Let's, um… 287 00:17:55,600 --> 00:17:57,520 let's get you some water. Okay? 288 00:18:04,160 --> 00:18:05,840 Come here. 289 00:18:20,400 --> 00:18:22,680 - I've been thinking about something. - Mm-hmm? 290 00:18:24,360 --> 00:18:25,360 What's that? 291 00:18:26,680 --> 00:18:27,720 You and me. 292 00:18:29,840 --> 00:18:33,120 We could… do things. 293 00:18:34,760 --> 00:18:35,760 What kind of things? 294 00:18:37,560 --> 00:18:38,560 We could… 295 00:18:40,680 --> 00:18:41,800 have sex. 296 00:18:44,560 --> 00:18:45,560 I, uh… 297 00:18:46,440 --> 00:18:48,040 I think about it all the time. 298 00:18:49,560 --> 00:18:50,560 Yeah. 299 00:18:52,320 --> 00:18:53,640 Yeah. So do I. 300 00:18:54,480 --> 00:18:57,200 Do you? 301 00:18:57,280 --> 00:18:58,280 Yeah. 302 00:18:59,920 --> 00:19:02,680 I know I wasn't ready in Paris, but… 303 00:19:05,520 --> 00:19:06,720 that was a long time ago. 304 00:19:10,080 --> 00:19:12,440 We can go upstairs. 305 00:19:13,640 --> 00:19:14,640 Char… 306 00:19:17,880 --> 00:19:19,520 you… you're incredibly drunk. 307 00:19:20,080 --> 00:19:22,240 When I'm sober, I'm scared that… 308 00:19:24,680 --> 00:19:25,800 that you might just… 309 00:19:29,080 --> 00:19:30,680 that you'll look at me and… 310 00:19:36,320 --> 00:19:38,720 I… I think… I think I'm gonna be sick. 311 00:19:38,800 --> 00:19:41,520 Oh. Oh shit. Um… Let's go to the toilet. Come on! 312 00:19:50,840 --> 00:19:52,600 Wait! I'll hold your hair back! 313 00:19:54,040 --> 00:19:55,920 Oh, I feel so ill. 314 00:19:58,920 --> 00:20:00,280 Do you remember last night? 315 00:20:02,400 --> 00:20:05,560 I remember running around in the garden, 316 00:20:06,200 --> 00:20:08,640 and then we were in the kitchen. 317 00:20:09,880 --> 00:20:10,880 And then… 318 00:20:14,680 --> 00:20:17,120 Oh my God, I'm so embarrassing! 319 00:20:17,200 --> 00:20:20,240 No. No, I'm… I'm glad you brought it up. 320 00:20:22,920 --> 00:20:23,920 Yeah? 321 00:20:28,240 --> 00:20:29,360 Morning, campers. 322 00:20:30,400 --> 00:20:33,400 Mum and Dad will be back in half an hour. Just so you know. 323 00:20:33,480 --> 00:20:34,385 Oh God. 324 00:20:34,400 --> 00:20:37,440 Clear up before going to see that historian you're obsessed with. 325 00:20:37,520 --> 00:20:39,200 I could make egg on toast. 326 00:20:39,280 --> 00:20:41,560 I feel like you guys need the egg on toast. 327 00:20:44,280 --> 00:20:45,560 Did he stay over? 328 00:20:45,640 --> 00:20:46,640 Yeah. 329 00:20:47,200 --> 00:20:49,600 So? I can have friends over too. 330 00:20:49,680 --> 00:20:51,680 Mm. Friends. 331 00:20:59,760 --> 00:21:02,800 - I'm nervous. - It's all right. 332 00:21:02,880 --> 00:21:04,560 Where are we going? 333 00:21:04,640 --> 00:21:05,840 How do you feel? 334 00:21:05,920 --> 00:21:08,880 I'd feel less nervous if you got that camera out of my face. 335 00:21:08,960 --> 00:21:10,960 But this is history in the making. 336 00:21:11,040 --> 00:21:14,280 Famous artist Elle Argent for her big first interview. 337 00:21:14,360 --> 00:21:18,920 And if you're lost for words, you can just talk about what great parents we are 338 00:21:19,000 --> 00:21:21,720 and how everything you've achieved is thanks to us. 339 00:21:21,800 --> 00:21:24,000 Stop! Thanks, Dad. 340 00:21:25,000 --> 00:21:26,360 All right. Come on. 341 00:21:29,200 --> 00:21:33,000 Your parents and your boyfriend will have to wait out here, if that's all right. 342 00:21:33,080 --> 00:21:36,760 Um, you'll be great. Katy knows exactly how to keep the conversation going. 343 00:21:37,280 --> 00:21:39,000 And, uh, we're just through here. 344 00:21:41,760 --> 00:21:44,000 It'll be great. You're amazing. 345 00:21:46,720 --> 00:21:48,000 - Yeah. - Okay. 346 00:21:48,080 --> 00:21:49,080 Here we go. 347 00:21:54,480 --> 00:21:55,720 Through here. 348 00:21:57,160 --> 00:21:58,240 Sorry. We're just here. 349 00:22:00,600 --> 00:22:03,920 - Ready to meet the love of your life? - You're so jealous right now. 350 00:22:04,600 --> 00:22:08,720 - I'm allowed a crush on a celebrity. - I can't believe I'm about to be replaced. 351 00:22:15,360 --> 00:22:16,265 Hello. 352 00:22:16,280 --> 00:22:18,200 Hi. Hi. 353 00:22:18,880 --> 00:22:20,200 Oh my God, he's so hot. 354 00:22:20,720 --> 00:22:23,960 So good to see so many of us united in our love of classical art. 355 00:22:24,040 --> 00:22:29,320 Of history, philosophy, and of literature. 356 00:22:29,400 --> 00:22:33,280 Just make sure you speak nice and clearly, Elle. Shall we get started? 357 00:22:34,280 --> 00:22:35,280 Okay. 358 00:22:43,120 --> 00:22:46,280 Hello and welcome to Local Voices with me, Katy Newnham. 359 00:22:46,360 --> 00:22:48,800 I'm here this afternoon with Elle Argent, 360 00:22:48,880 --> 00:22:51,720 a sixth-form student of the Lambert School of Art 361 00:22:51,800 --> 00:22:55,000 whose art has skyrocketed to popularity on social media. 362 00:22:55,080 --> 00:22:56,360 Tell us about that, Elle. 363 00:22:56,440 --> 00:22:59,800 Um, well, I just started to post my art to my social media, 364 00:22:59,880 --> 00:23:02,760 um, just wanting to share it with my friends and family. 365 00:23:02,840 --> 00:23:05,440 But it just started to get more and more likes, 366 00:23:05,520 --> 00:23:08,000 and now I have over 50,000 followers. 367 00:23:08,080 --> 00:23:10,840 That's amazing. Is the attention at all overwhelming? 368 00:23:10,920 --> 00:23:14,760 Maybe a bit. I mean, that… that's a lot of people. 369 00:23:14,840 --> 00:23:18,560 Now, much of your art explores your identity as a young trans woman. 370 00:23:18,640 --> 00:23:20,000 Why is that your focus? 371 00:23:20,680 --> 00:23:24,640 Um, I'm very, very proud to be trans. It's a big part of who I am, 372 00:23:24,720 --> 00:23:28,680 so I like to explore and express that in the art that I create. 373 00:23:28,760 --> 00:23:31,160 And that's so important right now, isn't it? 374 00:23:35,480 --> 00:23:36,425 Yeah. 375 00:23:36,440 --> 00:23:39,160 Trans identities are the hot topic of the moment. 376 00:23:39,240 --> 00:23:41,200 Some call it a culture war. 377 00:23:41,280 --> 00:23:44,400 Feminists versus trans activists and so on. 378 00:23:44,480 --> 00:23:47,320 Last week, we had a feminist speaker on the show 379 00:23:47,400 --> 00:23:50,480 who talked to us about the importance of same-sex spaces. 380 00:23:51,000 --> 00:23:53,880 I think it's so important we hear all voices and opinions, 381 00:23:53,960 --> 00:23:56,680 so I'd love to hear your thoughts on the debate. 382 00:23:58,880 --> 00:24:01,000 Trans people aren't a debate. 383 00:24:01,080 --> 00:24:02,720 We're human beings. 384 00:24:03,520 --> 00:24:06,720 Well, I mean, our speaker last week… 385 00:24:06,800 --> 00:24:09,560 …believed that the presence of gender-neutral bathrooms 386 00:24:09,640 --> 00:24:12,320 will increase cases of sexual assault against women. 387 00:24:12,400 --> 00:24:15,120 I'm very interested to get your thoughts about that. 388 00:24:16,320 --> 00:24:19,480 Well, your speaker last week was transphobic, then. 389 00:24:21,040 --> 00:24:25,520 It's a bit of a heavy topic, isn't it? Let's move on to something else. 390 00:24:26,760 --> 00:24:27,760 Okay. 391 00:24:28,120 --> 00:24:29,520 Now, there've been rumors… 392 00:24:29,600 --> 00:24:33,080 - We were told she was here to discuss art. - Should we go in? Stop it? 393 00:24:33,160 --> 00:24:36,200 …which states that teachers must inform parents 394 00:24:36,280 --> 00:24:38,440 about students changing their pronouns. 395 00:24:38,520 --> 00:24:41,040 Now, as someone who transitioned very young, 396 00:24:41,120 --> 00:24:45,160 I'd love to know how you feel about the potential new law, 397 00:24:45,240 --> 00:24:47,280 which could come in as soon as… 398 00:24:47,360 --> 00:24:51,280 - Um, I… I think I need to go. - I'm sorry if I offended you. 399 00:24:51,360 --> 00:24:53,560 She's a teenager. This is not what we agreed. 400 00:24:53,640 --> 00:24:56,160 It is inappropriate, and it is manipulative, and… 401 00:25:01,800 --> 00:25:04,840 - You should be… - It's okay, baby. Come on. 402 00:25:04,920 --> 00:25:07,520 - Come on, let's go. - Let's go. Let's go home. 403 00:25:08,200 --> 00:25:10,240 You'll be hearing from me. 404 00:25:19,120 --> 00:25:23,080 You know you can't trust a Mesopotamian to source your copper ingot. 405 00:25:25,880 --> 00:25:27,760 Okay, who's got another question? 406 00:25:30,120 --> 00:25:31,320 Uh… 407 00:25:31,400 --> 00:25:33,480 Yes. Young man in the denim jacket. 408 00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:37,000 I was just wondering 409 00:25:37,080 --> 00:25:41,000 if you had any book recommendations about queerness in Ancient Greece? 410 00:25:41,600 --> 00:25:44,080 Now, that is a wonderful question. 411 00:25:44,160 --> 00:25:47,400 That's a wonderful question because I have just finished reading 412 00:25:47,480 --> 00:25:51,320 the most enthralling book last week while I was in Milan. 413 00:25:53,200 --> 00:25:55,520 - There. Thanks for coming. - Thank you so much. 414 00:25:57,120 --> 00:25:58,120 Um… 415 00:25:58,720 --> 00:26:01,080 Hi. Uh, I'm a really big fan. 416 00:26:01,160 --> 00:26:04,840 I probably wanna do classics at uni, so you're a big inspiration to me. 417 00:26:04,920 --> 00:26:08,720 Ah! That is so lovely to hear. Classics was my favorite at school. 418 00:26:09,240 --> 00:26:10,560 - What's your name? - Charlie. 419 00:26:11,080 --> 00:26:13,000 Well, Charlie, 420 00:26:13,680 --> 00:26:16,120 study hard, and… 421 00:26:18,840 --> 00:26:20,560 don't ignore your Latin vocab. 422 00:26:21,800 --> 00:26:24,080 - Thanks. - Uh, what can I do for you? 423 00:26:26,320 --> 00:26:27,840 Uh… m… Uh, me? 424 00:26:27,920 --> 00:26:30,120 No. Um, nothing. It's… 425 00:26:31,160 --> 00:26:33,480 Um, really… really interesting talk. 426 00:26:33,560 --> 00:26:37,040 Really fun. The "Mesopotome" joke was… 427 00:26:37,760 --> 00:26:40,400 - Yeah. Thanks. - You're very welcome. 428 00:26:40,480 --> 00:26:42,320 Nice to meet you. 429 00:26:42,400 --> 00:26:44,120 Uh, shall we… Yeah. Nice to meet you. 430 00:26:44,200 --> 00:26:45,240 Oh! Um… 431 00:26:46,280 --> 00:26:48,040 - Sorry. Um… - Hello. 432 00:26:48,880 --> 00:26:51,160 What would you like? 433 00:26:52,120 --> 00:26:54,200 - Yeah, he's… he's really hot - Oh my God! 434 00:27:26,400 --> 00:27:27,720 Oh. 435 00:27:27,800 --> 00:27:29,320 Should we stop? 436 00:27:29,400 --> 00:27:31,920 No. I… Do you… do you want to? 437 00:27:32,000 --> 00:27:33,200 No. No. 438 00:27:46,760 --> 00:27:48,920 Can I take this off? 439 00:27:49,000 --> 00:27:50,320 Oh… 440 00:27:51,880 --> 00:27:53,960 - All right, we should stop. - No, no. Wait. 441 00:27:54,040 --> 00:27:55,400 I… I… 442 00:27:55,480 --> 00:27:57,800 - Door open, please, Charlie. - Yeah. 443 00:28:00,720 --> 00:28:01,720 Ah. 444 00:28:02,360 --> 00:28:03,640 Had a nice time today? 445 00:28:03,720 --> 00:28:04,720 Yeah. 446 00:28:06,880 --> 00:28:07,880 Okay. 447 00:28:16,840 --> 00:28:19,040 I'm nervous about taking my shirt off. 448 00:28:20,760 --> 00:28:24,960 I… I don't look like… Jack Maddox or anything. 449 00:28:28,160 --> 00:28:29,840 - Charlie… - And… 450 00:28:32,120 --> 00:28:34,080 And you know that I've got scars. 451 00:28:35,320 --> 00:28:36,320 I know. 452 00:28:39,160 --> 00:28:40,840 You know I really fancy you. 453 00:28:42,000 --> 00:28:44,920 Like, infinitely more than Jack Maddox. 454 00:28:45,960 --> 00:28:47,600 Even though he's got a six-pack? 455 00:28:50,280 --> 00:28:51,520 I don't care about that. 456 00:28:52,560 --> 00:28:53,680 I like you 457 00:28:55,120 --> 00:28:56,560 so much. I… I love you. 458 00:28:58,720 --> 00:28:59,760 I want you. 459 00:29:04,480 --> 00:29:08,120 I… I really did wanna carry on. I really want… 460 00:29:08,200 --> 00:29:10,160 Mum, have you seen my laptop charger? 461 00:29:10,240 --> 00:29:13,840 - Looked under the sofa cushions? - Don't worry. It was… 462 00:29:13,920 --> 00:29:15,640 Maybe just not at your house, eh? 463 00:29:17,560 --> 00:29:19,400 Yeah. 464 00:29:20,880 --> 00:29:22,280 I get into this headspace 465 00:29:22,360 --> 00:29:25,240 where all I can think about is how disgusting he'll think I look 466 00:29:25,320 --> 00:29:27,200 'cause I'm skinny and I've got scars. 467 00:29:27,720 --> 00:29:30,240 Being skinny and having scars isn't disgusting. 468 00:29:30,320 --> 00:29:33,440 I know, and I don't actually think I do look disgusting, 469 00:29:33,520 --> 00:29:35,720 and I know that Nick won't think that either. 470 00:29:35,800 --> 00:29:38,240 I love him, and he loves me. 471 00:29:39,520 --> 00:29:41,760 I don't understand why I get so anxious. 472 00:29:41,840 --> 00:29:45,920 We've talked about how you get anxious when you feel like you don't have control. 473 00:29:46,840 --> 00:29:49,680 Part of intimacy is trusting someone enough 474 00:29:49,760 --> 00:29:51,720 to let go of some control, 475 00:29:51,800 --> 00:29:53,080 and that's scary. 476 00:29:53,160 --> 00:29:56,680 But as long as you and Nick respect and trust each other 477 00:29:56,760 --> 00:30:00,160 and you communicate and listen to each other, then you're safe. 478 00:30:00,760 --> 00:30:04,080 And as long as you practice safe sex. 479 00:30:04,720 --> 00:30:06,600 You can get some free condoms from the reception. 480 00:30:06,680 --> 00:30:09,160 Oh, I… Obviously we will. 481 00:30:13,200 --> 00:30:14,760 Just wish I was more confident. 482 00:30:14,840 --> 00:30:18,000 Charlie, I think you have a lot of confidence. 483 00:30:18,600 --> 00:30:21,560 Aren't you the one who confessed your feelings to Nick first 484 00:30:21,640 --> 00:30:24,400 when you didn't even know whether he liked you back? 485 00:30:30,960 --> 00:30:32,160 I don't feel confident. 486 00:30:32,240 --> 00:30:34,760 That's just a challenge you're gonna have to face. 487 00:30:35,440 --> 00:30:38,400 And not just with Nick, but with every aspect of your life. 488 00:30:39,240 --> 00:30:41,280 But I know you have it in you, Charlie. 489 00:30:42,080 --> 00:30:43,200 I really do.