1 00:00:02,076 --> 00:00:03,876 In position, please. 2 00:00:04,996 --> 00:00:06,596 Stand by, control room. 3 00:00:08,396 --> 00:00:09,756 OK, on my cue. 4 00:00:11,396 --> 00:00:12,396 Rolling. 5 00:00:14,036 --> 00:00:16,612 And action. 6 00:00:16,636 --> 00:00:20,852 Well, after 75 years, Halley's comet is returning 7 00:00:20,876 --> 00:00:24,452 and Australia is being gripped by comet fever. 8 00:00:24,476 --> 00:00:28,572 So, join us Friday, 7:00pm for Once in a Lifetime. 9 00:00:28,596 --> 00:00:30,852 We look at the history, the myths, the legends... 10 00:00:30,876 --> 00:00:35,252 Uh, sorry, actually, Geoff, it's proudly presented by Ansett. 11 00:00:35,276 --> 00:00:37,252 And then you... 12 00:00:37,276 --> 00:00:38,852 So, after you say "Once in a lifetime"... 13 00:00:38,876 --> 00:00:40,892 I know, I know. ..you go straight into the... 14 00:00:40,916 --> 00:00:43,276 It's right there. Thank you. 15 00:00:44,916 --> 00:00:48,252 Do you want to just use the autocue? No, no. No, I'm fine. 16 00:00:48,276 --> 00:00:49,996 Bloody sponsor. 17 00:00:50,996 --> 00:00:55,172 Well, after 75 years, Halley's comet is returning 18 00:00:55,196 --> 00:00:58,652 and Australia is being gripped by comet fever. 19 00:00:58,676 --> 00:01:02,812 So join us Friday, 7:00pm for Once in a Lifetime, 20 00:01:02,836 --> 00:01:04,612 proudly presented by Ansett. 21 00:01:04,636 --> 00:01:08,556 A look at the history, the legends, the, uh... 22 00:01:09,916 --> 00:01:11,852 The science of this astronomical apparition. 23 00:01:11,876 --> 00:01:13,372 Do you wanna have a look? 24 00:01:13,396 --> 00:01:14,596 Damn it. 25 00:01:16,516 --> 00:01:20,652 Well, after 75 years, Halley's comet is returning 26 00:01:20,676 --> 00:01:24,052 and Australia is being gripped by comet fever. 27 00:01:24,076 --> 00:01:27,356 So, tune in Friday, 7:00pm for... 28 00:01:30,236 --> 00:01:32,372 Once in a Lifetime. 29 00:01:32,396 --> 00:01:34,196 Proudly brought to you by Ansett. 30 00:01:35,596 --> 00:01:39,292 A look at the myths, the history and the science 31 00:01:39,316 --> 00:01:41,212 of Halley's comet. 32 00:01:41,236 --> 00:01:42,956 Don't miss it. 33 00:01:46,276 --> 00:01:48,532 And what are your memories of 1910? 34 00:01:48,556 --> 00:01:50,972 I was seven and she was five. 35 00:01:50,996 --> 00:01:53,372 I remember it was so light, almost like daytime. 36 00:01:53,396 --> 00:01:56,812 All the dogs were barking. Yes, we had to lock them inside. 37 00:01:56,836 --> 00:01:59,692 Oh, our border collie piddled on the rug. 38 00:01:59,716 --> 00:02:01,732 And what did the comet actually look like? 39 00:02:01,756 --> 00:02:04,332 Well, there were all these sorts of explosions coming out of it. 40 00:02:04,356 --> 00:02:06,412 Weren't there? Like fireworks. 41 00:02:06,436 --> 00:02:08,652 She was terrified. I don't remember that. 42 00:02:08,676 --> 00:02:10,972 Oh, you were, Ruth. You were crying louder than the dogs. 43 00:02:10,996 --> 00:02:13,292 I just remember it was so beautiful. 44 00:02:13,316 --> 00:02:15,092 Look, thank you so much, ladies. 45 00:02:15,116 --> 00:02:16,532 If you don't mind bearing with us, 46 00:02:16,556 --> 00:02:19,052 we're just going to get a couple of extra shots of my reaction. 47 00:02:19,076 --> 00:02:20,436 OK? 48 00:02:22,476 --> 00:02:25,972 So... you and Helen, hey? 49 00:02:25,996 --> 00:02:27,612 When did that happen? 50 00:02:27,636 --> 00:02:29,812 What? She bit of a goer? 51 00:02:29,836 --> 00:02:31,852 I reckon she would be for sure. 52 00:02:31,876 --> 00:02:33,612 Uh, there's nothing happening between Helen and I. 53 00:02:33,636 --> 00:02:35,292 Oh, right. OK. 54 00:02:35,316 --> 00:02:36,372 There isn't. 55 00:02:36,396 --> 00:02:39,372 OK. Just need a couple of shots of you nodding, if you could just... 56 00:02:39,396 --> 00:02:40,676 Yeah. I know. 57 00:02:44,356 --> 00:02:45,796 Who made the first move? 58 00:02:46,996 --> 00:02:48,796 She big spoon or little spoon? 59 00:02:49,876 --> 00:02:51,852 Big spoon, I reckon. Big spoon, for sure. Definitely. 60 00:02:51,876 --> 00:02:54,956 Can we focus, please? Yeah, definitely. Sorry. 61 00:03:23,876 --> 00:03:25,132 Hi. 62 00:03:25,156 --> 00:03:26,492 Are you going out? 63 00:03:26,516 --> 00:03:28,196 I bought this for Saturday. 64 00:03:29,756 --> 00:03:31,396 What's Saturday? Geoff's 60th. 65 00:03:32,836 --> 00:03:35,132 Do you think this is a little bit too dressy for cocktail? 66 00:03:35,156 --> 00:03:36,612 Don't know. Don't think so. No? 67 00:03:36,636 --> 00:03:38,172 It's just Geoff's wife hates me 68 00:03:38,196 --> 00:03:41,172 and if I fuck up the dress code, then I'll never hear the end of it. 69 00:03:41,196 --> 00:03:43,932 But there's also this part of me that's just a little bit excited 70 00:03:43,956 --> 00:03:46,372 about the idea of her fixating on it, so... 71 00:03:46,396 --> 00:03:48,052 Can I show you option number two? 72 00:03:48,076 --> 00:03:49,612 You go and make yourself a drink. 73 00:03:49,636 --> 00:03:51,236 OK. 74 00:03:55,996 --> 00:03:58,172 Hey, Helen, um, 75 00:03:58,196 --> 00:04:01,652 have you been getting people making comments about us at work? 76 00:04:01,676 --> 00:04:03,052 No. 77 00:04:03,076 --> 00:04:04,412 Have you? 78 00:04:04,436 --> 00:04:06,292 All day. Who? 79 00:04:06,316 --> 00:04:08,932 Um, camera boys, mostly. 80 00:04:08,956 --> 00:04:10,412 What do they say? 81 00:04:10,436 --> 00:04:13,092 Just... lewd comments. 82 00:04:13,116 --> 00:04:15,876 Ignore them. I'm sure they're just bored. 83 00:04:18,956 --> 00:04:20,916 So, what do you think? It's confident, right? 84 00:04:22,876 --> 00:04:24,972 I like it. 85 00:04:24,996 --> 00:04:26,452 Do you have a cocktail suit? 86 00:04:26,476 --> 00:04:28,692 I'm not invited. But I've got a plus one. 87 00:04:28,716 --> 00:04:32,092 No, see, I actually think going as your plus one's gonna make it worse. 88 00:04:32,116 --> 00:04:34,732 I think we should keep some distance, really. 89 00:04:34,756 --> 00:04:36,372 Just for the next week or two. 90 00:04:36,396 --> 00:04:38,372 What the fuck are they saying? Calling me a slut? 91 00:04:38,396 --> 00:04:39,972 I don't care. They'd say that anyway. 92 00:04:39,996 --> 00:04:42,276 I just don't like people talking about me. 93 00:04:44,916 --> 00:04:46,412 Are you... 94 00:04:46,436 --> 00:04:48,476 Are you sure that this is just about the gossip? 95 00:04:50,356 --> 00:04:51,972 Is this your way of trying to tell me 96 00:04:51,996 --> 00:04:53,436 that I'm a little bit too much? 97 00:04:54,476 --> 00:04:55,692 Helen. 98 00:04:55,716 --> 00:04:59,372 We can still hang out after hours, just not at work things. 99 00:04:59,396 --> 00:05:00,396 OK. 100 00:05:03,276 --> 00:05:04,572 I'm sorry. 101 00:05:04,596 --> 00:05:06,116 It's OK. 102 00:05:07,236 --> 00:05:08,236 OK. 103 00:05:13,356 --> 00:05:15,316 Bye. Bye. 104 00:05:34,396 --> 00:05:36,212 The CEO says it is the duck's nuts. 105 00:05:36,236 --> 00:05:37,652 It is very, very flash. 106 00:05:37,676 --> 00:05:39,892 Sounds a bit extravagant. Oh, come on. 107 00:05:39,916 --> 00:05:41,892 It's your 60th, mate. Live a little. 108 00:05:41,916 --> 00:05:45,052 This is an international luxury resort. 109 00:05:45,076 --> 00:05:46,892 Conrad Jupiters. 110 00:05:46,916 --> 00:05:49,292 I mean, Danny LaRue, he's doing a show there. 111 00:05:49,316 --> 00:05:51,012 Come on, mate. You'll love it. No, no, no, no. 112 00:05:51,036 --> 00:05:52,772 I gotta... I should be... Going? 113 00:05:52,796 --> 00:05:56,332 Yeah, alright, before you do, more questions from upstairs. 114 00:05:56,356 --> 00:05:58,412 They were just, you know, wondering 115 00:05:58,436 --> 00:06:00,236 how you're looking at the next few years. 116 00:06:01,556 --> 00:06:03,972 In what sense? Oh, just generally, you know. 117 00:06:03,996 --> 00:06:05,436 I, uh... 118 00:06:07,716 --> 00:06:09,692 I think I may have sold 'em on that idea 119 00:06:09,716 --> 00:06:12,036 of getting you back out into the field a bit more. 120 00:06:13,236 --> 00:06:15,092 Really? Oh, yeah. I told them, mate. 121 00:06:15,116 --> 00:06:18,412 I said, "Listen, Geoff Walters, people forget about him. 122 00:06:18,436 --> 00:06:20,636 "He was a war correspondent, world class." 123 00:06:22,156 --> 00:06:24,556 And this is in addition to the desk? Yeah! 124 00:06:26,396 --> 00:06:27,956 But not necessarily. 125 00:06:29,876 --> 00:06:30,853 What? 126 00:06:30,877 --> 00:06:33,012 Listen, mate, if you really want to get out there, 127 00:06:33,036 --> 00:06:35,292 do some investigative stuff, some international stuff, 128 00:06:35,316 --> 00:06:37,332 the CEO will back you - your own show, your own crew... 129 00:06:37,356 --> 00:06:38,716 Am I being given a push? 130 00:06:39,916 --> 00:06:42,892 No, mate, but we both know that the numbers have... 131 00:06:42,916 --> 00:06:45,652 Now, you tell me exactly what was said. 132 00:06:45,676 --> 00:06:47,652 Nothing was said, nothing. I just did... 133 00:06:47,676 --> 00:06:50,852 I'm just aware of what happened to that bloke in Perth. 134 00:06:50,876 --> 00:06:53,452 That newsreader had been there for five years. 135 00:06:53,476 --> 00:06:55,972 I've been with the network for 30 years. 136 00:06:55,996 --> 00:06:57,612 I'm in your corner, I'm in your corner. 137 00:06:57,636 --> 00:06:59,332 Could I get you anything else? Uh, no, thanks, mate. 138 00:06:59,356 --> 00:07:00,756 We're alright. Thank you very much. 139 00:07:04,316 --> 00:07:07,996 Are you saying that I should consider my position? 140 00:07:09,716 --> 00:07:12,076 All I'm saying, old mate, is that... 141 00:07:13,356 --> 00:07:16,276 you've got a pretty great option now and... 142 00:07:18,116 --> 00:07:20,676 I couldn't tell you how long it's going to stay on the table. 143 00:07:30,396 --> 00:07:32,652 OK, so we start with the general introduction to the comet, 144 00:07:32,676 --> 00:07:35,172 then the piece on Edmund Halley. 145 00:07:35,196 --> 00:07:36,772 We got any more time in that? 146 00:07:36,796 --> 00:07:38,572 It's already pushed out to two and a half minutes. 147 00:07:38,596 --> 00:07:41,652 OK, well, then we're going to go to the BBC special 148 00:07:41,676 --> 00:07:45,412 on the 'Ghee-oto' space satellite. 149 00:07:45,436 --> 00:07:47,612 Giotto. Sorry? 150 00:07:47,636 --> 00:07:50,172 It's the Giotto space satellite. 151 00:07:50,196 --> 00:07:51,932 Thanks, Dale. 152 00:07:51,956 --> 00:07:55,492 Um, is there any more time in the story on comet tourism? 153 00:07:55,516 --> 00:07:57,932 There's a lot of footage of Japanese tourists, 154 00:07:57,956 --> 00:07:59,652 but then we'll need subtitles. 155 00:07:59,676 --> 00:08:01,596 Noelene, could you translate? 156 00:08:02,916 --> 00:08:04,436 I don't know Japanese. 157 00:08:05,716 --> 00:08:07,932 What about your parents? Do they know? 158 00:08:07,956 --> 00:08:09,916 They're Korean. 159 00:08:11,396 --> 00:08:13,732 I'll find a translator. Great. Thank you. 160 00:08:13,756 --> 00:08:16,132 Um, next, the National Boys Choir is going to perform... 161 00:08:16,156 --> 00:08:17,772 What about the Aboriginal mythology story? 162 00:08:17,796 --> 00:08:18,892 That's been dropped. Why? 163 00:08:18,916 --> 00:08:20,572 The interviews were too hard to understand. 164 00:08:20,596 --> 00:08:21,892 We'll just use subtitles. 165 00:08:21,916 --> 00:08:23,692 It's a family special. So? 166 00:08:23,716 --> 00:08:25,212 Kids won't read subtitles. 167 00:08:25,236 --> 00:08:27,492 The subtitles are OK for the Japanese tourist story, 168 00:08:27,516 --> 00:08:29,316 but not OK for the Aboriginal mythology story? 169 00:08:31,076 --> 00:08:34,332 Correct. Yes. Where was I? 170 00:08:34,356 --> 00:08:37,812 I don't know if a live cross is possible, 171 00:08:37,836 --> 00:08:40,372 but tonight, Melbourne Observatory is having a family event. 172 00:08:40,396 --> 00:08:42,532 You know, without the Aboriginal mythology story, 173 00:08:42,556 --> 00:08:45,132 this is basically just the BBC special repackaged. 174 00:08:45,156 --> 00:08:47,492 Well, Lindsay nixed the Aboriginal story, not me. 175 00:08:47,516 --> 00:08:49,692 So... What kind of event? 176 00:08:49,716 --> 00:08:51,972 They've invited families to come to the observ... 177 00:08:51,996 --> 00:08:54,252 If you've got a problem with that, you can go tell him yourself. 178 00:08:54,276 --> 00:08:56,092 You know, walk in there and say to him, "Look, Lindsay, 179 00:08:56,116 --> 00:08:58,652 "we are three minutes short on the comet special, but I've got an idea! 180 00:08:58,676 --> 00:09:00,452 "More Aboriginals!" See what he has to say about it. 181 00:09:00,476 --> 00:09:03,452 You're pathetic. Oh! Unbelievable! 182 00:09:03,476 --> 00:09:04,652 Un... un... unbelievable. 183 00:09:04,676 --> 00:09:06,012 She begs to be part of this stuff, 184 00:09:06,036 --> 00:09:07,892 gets here and acts like a bitch on wheels. 185 00:09:07,916 --> 00:09:09,732 The live cross idea is worth considering. 186 00:09:09,756 --> 00:09:11,612 They are expecting hundreds at the observatory. 187 00:09:11,636 --> 00:09:12,932 And who's gonna do it? 188 00:09:12,956 --> 00:09:15,076 You? I could, yeah. 189 00:09:17,196 --> 00:09:18,972 Any more ideas? 190 00:09:18,996 --> 00:09:20,492 No? Good. Thank you. 191 00:09:20,516 --> 00:09:23,732 I can get three minutes, maybe more, out of a live cross. 192 00:09:23,756 --> 00:09:26,492 Going live isn't your strong suit. 193 00:09:26,516 --> 00:09:29,292 I struggled with the updates, sure, but a live cross is different. 194 00:09:29,316 --> 00:09:30,572 Oh, God. 195 00:09:30,596 --> 00:09:32,212 So, my options are an on-air choke 196 00:09:32,236 --> 00:09:34,116 or a pack of blackfellas no-one understands. 197 00:09:35,996 --> 00:09:37,396 Fuckin' hell. 198 00:09:39,756 --> 00:09:42,396 Macca, do you know if the link truck is available? 199 00:09:43,516 --> 00:09:44,956 Yes. OK, good. Thank you. 200 00:09:48,756 --> 00:09:50,372 Noels, you're not... you're not 201 00:09:50,396 --> 00:09:52,316 making a trip to the canteen, are you? 202 00:09:53,396 --> 00:09:55,972 Is there any chance you could get us 203 00:09:55,996 --> 00:09:58,772 two choc milks, two pies and a sausage roll, please? 204 00:09:58,796 --> 00:10:01,716 Extra tomato sauce? Extra tomato sauce. Yes! 205 00:10:28,756 --> 00:10:30,092 Hip-hip! Hooray! 206 00:10:30,116 --> 00:10:31,252 Hip-hip! Hooray! 207 00:10:31,276 --> 00:10:32,652 Hip-hip! Hooray! 208 00:10:32,676 --> 00:10:34,356 Thank you. Thank you. 209 00:10:39,676 --> 00:10:41,052 How's Evelyn going? 210 00:10:41,076 --> 00:10:44,252 Well, uh, she was just having an altercation with the caterers, 211 00:10:44,276 --> 00:10:46,355 so I evacuated quickly. 212 00:10:48,436 --> 00:10:50,132 Uh, Noelene... I'll be with you in just a minute... 213 00:10:50,156 --> 00:10:51,692 Before you go, would you... would you mind... 214 00:10:51,716 --> 00:10:55,292 would you mind just, um, typing something up for me? 215 00:10:55,316 --> 00:10:57,252 Uh, of course. Yes. It's, uh... 216 00:10:57,276 --> 00:10:58,772 It's my speech for tomorrow. 217 00:10:58,796 --> 00:11:00,332 It's quite sensitive. 218 00:11:00,356 --> 00:11:02,372 And I'd appreciate it if you didn't let anybody know 219 00:11:02,396 --> 00:11:03,572 the details in there. 220 00:11:03,596 --> 00:11:05,492 Of course. It's not quite finished. 221 00:11:05,516 --> 00:11:06,932 I just want to see it in print. 222 00:11:06,956 --> 00:11:08,412 I'll have it to you by the end of the day. 223 00:11:08,436 --> 00:11:10,572 Thank you. Thank you. Could you pop that in my office? 224 00:11:10,596 --> 00:11:11,956 Thank you, dear. 225 00:11:13,796 --> 00:11:17,292 Hey, Noels, could we add a Polly Waffle to that order, please? 226 00:11:17,316 --> 00:11:18,476 Yeah. 227 00:11:21,956 --> 00:11:25,372 Did the CEO mention if he was coming on Saturday? 228 00:11:25,396 --> 00:11:28,452 Well, I haven't spoken to him today, mate. 229 00:11:28,476 --> 00:11:30,292 Well, I've come to a decision. 230 00:11:30,316 --> 00:11:32,052 I'll be offering more on Saturday. 231 00:11:32,076 --> 00:11:33,572 Come on, mate. 232 00:11:33,596 --> 00:11:35,772 What decision would that be? 233 00:11:35,796 --> 00:11:38,132 The RSVP date was two weeks ago, 234 00:11:38,156 --> 00:11:41,236 but tell the CEO that we'll happily overlook that. 235 00:11:46,596 --> 00:11:49,972 Never seen it like that... life... 236 00:11:49,996 --> 00:11:53,372 All the cows and bullock... 237 00:11:53,396 --> 00:11:57,252 If we were making a documentary, fine, but we're not. It's too boring. 238 00:11:57,276 --> 00:11:59,732 Well, I mean, first you say it's too hard to understand, 239 00:11:59,756 --> 00:12:01,652 and now you say it's too boring. 240 00:12:01,676 --> 00:12:03,452 That's because both are true. 241 00:12:03,476 --> 00:12:06,172 She's... she's describing a biblical flood 242 00:12:06,196 --> 00:12:08,292 that... that... 243 00:12:08,316 --> 00:12:10,036 "That... that... that..." Spit it out! 244 00:12:14,516 --> 00:12:16,972 They believe that the comet is a bad omen. 245 00:12:16,996 --> 00:12:19,652 Settle in, kiddies! 246 00:12:19,676 --> 00:12:21,772 That magical moment we've been waiting for. 247 00:12:21,796 --> 00:12:23,635 It's gonna kill us all! 248 00:12:25,516 --> 00:12:27,372 We could try cutting the interview 249 00:12:27,396 --> 00:12:29,212 and just do it with Helen's voiceover. 250 00:12:29,236 --> 00:12:30,772 Do whatever you want. 251 00:12:30,796 --> 00:12:32,972 Spend the entire day on it. Show Lindsay a cut. 252 00:12:32,996 --> 00:12:34,612 I'll tell you exactly what'll happen. 253 00:12:34,636 --> 00:12:37,292 He will can the entire thing. And you know what won't happen? 254 00:12:37,316 --> 00:12:39,492 Nobody will turn to me and say, "You know what, Dennis? 255 00:12:39,516 --> 00:12:40,892 "You were absolutely right! 256 00:12:40,916 --> 00:12:42,852 "We should have fucking listened to you!" 257 00:12:42,876 --> 00:12:44,636 That won't happen! 258 00:12:52,236 --> 00:12:54,476 What do you want me to do? Cut it or... 259 00:12:56,716 --> 00:12:58,236 You right? 260 00:13:20,516 --> 00:13:22,852 Dale Jennings. Can you come to my office, please? 261 00:13:22,876 --> 00:13:24,932 I'm sorry, I'm racing out to do the cross. 262 00:13:24,956 --> 00:13:27,052 Can you just please bring me a glass of water? 263 00:13:27,076 --> 00:13:29,676 I've gotta go. The boys are waiting. Sorry. 264 00:13:41,196 --> 00:13:42,876 Fresh from the market. 265 00:13:44,596 --> 00:13:46,172 No, no, no. 266 00:13:46,196 --> 00:13:47,972 I'm done. 267 00:13:47,996 --> 00:13:49,132 You right? Yeah. 268 00:13:49,156 --> 00:13:50,612 Can I just take a minute, please? 269 00:13:50,636 --> 00:13:51,996 Yeah, of course. 270 00:13:55,996 --> 00:13:57,236 Here we go again. 271 00:14:28,276 --> 00:14:29,572 Thanks, Helen. 272 00:14:29,596 --> 00:14:32,996 Oh. Thanks, Helen. I'm here at Melbourne Observatory. 273 00:14:36,476 --> 00:14:37,652 Thanks, Helen. 274 00:14:37,676 --> 00:14:39,132 I'm here at Melbourne Observatory, 275 00:14:39,156 --> 00:14:41,492 where observers have been lining up... 276 00:14:41,516 --> 00:14:44,092 Mate, every time you read it, you sound more stilted. 277 00:14:44,116 --> 00:14:45,476 Just so you know. 278 00:14:47,316 --> 00:14:48,972 I might just check on the astronomer. 279 00:14:48,996 --> 00:14:50,892 He said he's coming. Just relax. 280 00:14:50,916 --> 00:14:52,316 Think of something else, maybe. 281 00:14:53,876 --> 00:14:58,172 Hey, so, I noticed, um... you and Helen are keeping a low profile. 282 00:14:58,196 --> 00:15:00,452 Is it over or has it just kind of gone underground? 283 00:15:00,476 --> 00:15:02,732 Nothing ever happened. I heard she stayed at your place. 284 00:15:02,756 --> 00:15:04,612 And I heard you made out with her in Murray's... 285 00:15:04,636 --> 00:15:07,052 Stayed at my house on one occasion and we had a career discussion 286 00:15:07,076 --> 00:15:08,396 and that's it, it's... 287 00:15:09,876 --> 00:15:11,972 I don't know why you find it so fascinating. 288 00:15:11,996 --> 00:15:14,692 You know it's not just us, right? It's the talk of the entire office. 289 00:15:14,716 --> 00:15:16,036 Why? 290 00:15:17,196 --> 00:15:18,692 - I don't know. - Ladies and gentlemen. 291 00:15:18,716 --> 00:15:21,172 People like to gossip about Helen. I am so sorry. 292 00:15:21,196 --> 00:15:24,252 Cloud cover is not shifting any time soon, 293 00:15:24,276 --> 00:15:28,372 so there's not going to be any comet visible tonight. 294 00:15:28,396 --> 00:15:29,972 Are we still doing the live cross? Yes. 295 00:15:29,996 --> 00:15:32,732 Excuse me! Excuse me! Hi. 296 00:15:32,756 --> 00:15:35,596 He's here. 30 seconds. Look alive, people. 297 00:15:44,756 --> 00:15:46,212 You alright? 298 00:15:46,236 --> 00:15:49,132 'Cause if, for whatever reason, you're not feeling up to this, 299 00:15:49,156 --> 00:15:50,492 just say so. 300 00:15:50,516 --> 00:15:51,932 I'm fine. 301 00:15:51,956 --> 00:15:53,555 And 10 seconds. 302 00:15:57,116 --> 00:16:00,276 On my hand in five, four... 303 00:16:04,676 --> 00:16:06,012 Good evening. 304 00:16:06,036 --> 00:16:09,172 Well, right now, as we turn the calendar page to February, 305 00:16:09,196 --> 00:16:12,172 we are on the brink of a celestial sky show, 306 00:16:12,196 --> 00:16:15,252 the likes of which hasn't been seen in 75 years. 307 00:16:15,276 --> 00:16:17,172 Bloody hell. 308 00:16:17,196 --> 00:16:18,932 How does she do it, huh? 309 00:16:18,956 --> 00:16:21,076 Nightmare off-screen, camera goes on her... 310 00:16:22,116 --> 00:16:23,332 bloody magic. 311 00:16:23,356 --> 00:16:26,132 Join us as we unlock the history, the hype and the science 312 00:16:26,156 --> 00:16:27,756 of Halley's Comet. 313 00:16:29,036 --> 00:16:30,356 And we're clear. 314 00:16:31,396 --> 00:16:32,972 Cheryl, Cheryl. 315 00:16:32,996 --> 00:16:34,452 10 seconds. Cheryl. 316 00:16:34,476 --> 00:16:36,372 What is it? Is my make-up running right there? 317 00:16:36,396 --> 00:16:38,012 I can feel it. No. No, no. 318 00:16:38,036 --> 00:16:42,476 On my hand in five, four, three... 319 00:16:47,756 --> 00:16:50,612 Well, our journey begins some 300 years ago 320 00:16:50,636 --> 00:16:53,612 when a British astronomer looked up the skies. 321 00:16:53,636 --> 00:16:56,852 Edmund Halley, a personal friend of King Charles, 322 00:16:56,876 --> 00:16:59,172 managed to not only identify the comet, 323 00:16:59,196 --> 00:17:02,892 but to compute its orbit and lend it his name. 324 00:17:02,916 --> 00:17:06,212 Francene Pulford takes us back to the 1600s, 325 00:17:06,236 --> 00:17:10,076 to a time of kings, courts and comets. 326 00:17:11,516 --> 00:17:12,836 And we're clear. 327 00:17:19,156 --> 00:17:22,156 And in 30 seconds. 328 00:17:29,436 --> 00:17:32,236 Get me Lindsay. Helen, 20 seconds. 329 00:17:33,716 --> 00:17:35,532 Helen! Now! 330 00:17:35,556 --> 00:17:38,052 Helen's in a bit of a state. 331 00:17:38,076 --> 00:17:39,452 OK, 15 seconds. 332 00:17:39,476 --> 00:17:41,092 OK? 333 00:17:41,116 --> 00:17:42,892 Just ask questions and listen to him. 334 00:17:42,916 --> 00:17:45,716 Forget about it being live. Just... just listen to his answers. 335 00:17:47,036 --> 00:17:48,756 And in 10 seconds... 336 00:17:50,596 --> 00:17:54,292 On my hand in five, four... 337 00:17:54,316 --> 00:17:57,316 Clear, please, Cheryl. Three. Thank you. Two. 338 00:18:00,116 --> 00:18:03,492 Well, amateur stargazers all over the country 339 00:18:03,516 --> 00:18:06,932 are preparing themselves for this once-in-a-lifetime event. 340 00:18:06,956 --> 00:18:09,932 Dale Jennings is at the Melbourne Observatory 341 00:18:09,956 --> 00:18:14,172 where families are already lining up for a first glimpse of the comet. 342 00:18:14,196 --> 00:18:16,836 What's the atmosphere there like, Dale? 343 00:18:18,516 --> 00:18:21,972 Well, Helen, comet watchers will have to wait just a bit longer 344 00:18:21,996 --> 00:18:24,892 with heavy cloud forecast for tonight. 345 00:18:24,916 --> 00:18:27,292 But I am here with astronomer Ian Lu. 346 00:18:27,316 --> 00:18:30,172 Now, Ian, when do you expect the comet to finally be revealed? 347 00:18:30,196 --> 00:18:32,812 Well, we're hoping for the cloud cover to clear 348 00:18:32,836 --> 00:18:34,972 tomorrow evening some time, 349 00:18:34,996 --> 00:18:38,172 and, uh, fingers crossed, we'll be getting quite a space show. 350 00:18:38,196 --> 00:18:40,332 Fingers crossed indeed. 351 00:18:40,356 --> 00:18:42,212 Now, Ian, I've heard that 352 00:18:42,236 --> 00:18:45,532 astronomers sometimes refer to comets as apparitions... 353 00:18:45,556 --> 00:18:47,492 He could try blinking occasionally. 354 00:18:47,516 --> 00:18:50,132 Oh, mate, he's doing alright. 355 00:18:50,156 --> 00:18:51,972 We use the term apparition 356 00:18:51,996 --> 00:18:54,172 because comets are, in, fact quite ghost-like. 357 00:18:54,196 --> 00:18:55,795 And we're clear. 358 00:18:59,556 --> 00:19:01,115 You right there, are you, Helen? 359 00:19:02,436 --> 00:19:05,532 I can do the next segment, if you need a moment. 360 00:19:05,556 --> 00:19:08,452 I'm fine. And we are back in 10... 361 00:19:08,476 --> 00:19:11,812 You and I, Helen, we're gonna have a little chat when you're done here. 362 00:19:11,836 --> 00:19:13,916 On my hand in five... 363 00:19:15,156 --> 00:19:16,732 And when that occurs, 364 00:19:16,756 --> 00:19:18,612 we'll be sure to broadcast those images 365 00:19:18,636 --> 00:19:20,372 straight into your living rooms. 366 00:19:20,396 --> 00:19:24,532 But for now, a picnic blanket and a pair of binoculars will have to do. 367 00:19:24,556 --> 00:19:27,132 I'm Dale Jennings from Melbourne Observatory, 368 00:19:27,156 --> 00:19:29,812 where the advice is to get a good night's sleep tonight 369 00:19:29,836 --> 00:19:33,292 because tomorrow, a once in a lifetime light show will begin. 370 00:19:33,316 --> 00:19:35,012 Back to you, Geoff. 371 00:19:35,036 --> 00:19:36,612 Thanks, Dale. 372 00:19:36,636 --> 00:19:38,572 Well, Tourism Australia is expecting... 373 00:19:38,596 --> 00:19:40,372 And we're out. 374 00:19:40,396 --> 00:19:42,372 Thank you. Oh, no, thank you. Yeah. 375 00:19:42,396 --> 00:19:44,292 Very good. Thank you. Thank you. 376 00:19:44,316 --> 00:19:46,372 Did it go alright? Yeah. That was good. 377 00:19:46,396 --> 00:19:49,012 Was great. Did I speak too fast? My eyes...? 378 00:19:49,036 --> 00:19:51,212 You eyes were normal openness. What about... what about my head? 379 00:19:51,236 --> 00:19:52,772 Was it jerky or anything? 380 00:19:52,796 --> 00:19:54,812 Mate, you were good. You were good. Yeah? 381 00:19:54,836 --> 00:19:56,796 You were great. Yes! 382 00:19:59,676 --> 00:20:01,876 Good job. Good job. 383 00:20:04,716 --> 00:20:06,596 Holy moly! 384 00:20:07,956 --> 00:20:10,012 Matched in space by the heat of the sun, 385 00:20:10,036 --> 00:20:12,732 there's literally thousands and thousands of kilometres... 386 00:20:12,756 --> 00:20:14,412 Noels, you gotta watch! 387 00:20:14,436 --> 00:20:16,652 And yet, in what is a wonderful contradiction, 388 00:20:16,676 --> 00:20:18,252 it's really nothing at all. 389 00:20:18,276 --> 00:20:20,892 We'll be back with more after the break. 390 00:20:20,916 --> 00:20:22,332 You've almost missed the whole thing. 391 00:20:22,356 --> 00:20:25,132 Oh, I'm just finishing up. 392 00:20:25,156 --> 00:20:27,332 Writing a novel? No. Give it back. 393 00:20:27,356 --> 00:20:28,996 Rob! What is it? 394 00:20:30,196 --> 00:20:32,092 Um... I don't know. What is it? 395 00:20:32,116 --> 00:20:33,772 Just research notes or some... 396 00:20:33,796 --> 00:20:35,212 Are you gettin' another beer, Brett? Yeah. 397 00:20:35,236 --> 00:20:36,956 Can you grab me one? Noels, you want a beer? 398 00:20:39,356 --> 00:20:40,652 Forget you saw that, please. 399 00:20:40,676 --> 00:20:42,172 Geoff's leaving? 400 00:20:42,196 --> 00:20:43,692 Well, can I... No, can I see a bit more? 401 00:20:43,716 --> 00:20:44,812 No. Step away. 402 00:20:44,836 --> 00:20:46,692 What is he, um... Retiring? 403 00:20:46,716 --> 00:20:48,612 Or are they...? You never saw anything. 404 00:20:48,636 --> 00:20:49,892 Yeah, fine, but... 405 00:20:49,916 --> 00:20:52,412 does it say anything about who's replacing him? 406 00:20:52,436 --> 00:20:54,476 Please don't tell anyone. 407 00:21:13,356 --> 00:21:15,172 A couple of us are catching the comet tomorrow night, 408 00:21:15,196 --> 00:21:16,572 if you want to come. 409 00:21:16,596 --> 00:21:19,052 I got something on. 410 00:21:19,076 --> 00:21:20,852 Geoff's 60th. 411 00:21:20,876 --> 00:21:22,852 You goin' as Mr Helen Norville? 412 00:21:22,876 --> 00:21:25,396 Shut up. 413 00:21:26,996 --> 00:21:28,636 Hey, it's nothing to be ashamed of. 414 00:21:31,036 --> 00:21:32,532 Whereabouts? Where were you thinking? 415 00:21:32,556 --> 00:21:34,852 My building. We've got an amazing rooftop. 416 00:21:34,876 --> 00:21:36,316 It's stunning. 417 00:21:37,876 --> 00:21:39,932 I'll give you my number. It's super casual. 418 00:21:39,956 --> 00:21:42,436 Just, uh... let me know. 419 00:21:46,316 --> 00:21:48,252 It's fine either way. 420 00:21:48,276 --> 00:21:50,676 Oi, you ready? Yep. 421 00:21:58,996 --> 00:22:01,852 We'll leave you tonight with a very special treat. 422 00:22:01,876 --> 00:22:05,692 The National Boys Choir joins us to perform Once in a Lifetime - 423 00:22:05,716 --> 00:22:08,052 an ode to the comet's return. 424 00:22:08,076 --> 00:22:10,612 Of course, the News at Six team will continue to bring you 425 00:22:10,636 --> 00:22:12,372 all the latest comet updates 426 00:22:12,396 --> 00:22:15,452 as we enjoy an autumn of celestial magic. 427 00:22:15,476 --> 00:22:18,012 This has been Geoff Walters. And Helen Norville. 428 00:22:18,036 --> 00:22:19,476 Goodnight. 429 00:23:24,956 --> 00:23:27,932 Helen? One moment. 430 00:23:27,956 --> 00:23:29,396 Open the door, please, Helen. 431 00:23:31,716 --> 00:23:34,036 There's a bottle of Valium in the bottom drawer of my desk. 432 00:23:35,636 --> 00:23:37,836 Come on, Helen. Come on now. 433 00:23:40,076 --> 00:23:41,652 Helen? Jesus Christ. 434 00:23:41,676 --> 00:23:43,596 Helen, open the door now. 435 00:23:50,916 --> 00:23:52,892 I think I was really dehydrated. 436 00:23:52,916 --> 00:23:54,676 I bet you were. 437 00:23:58,316 --> 00:24:00,772 What are they? They're Valium. 438 00:24:00,796 --> 00:24:02,652 They're not very strong. Go on. 439 00:24:02,676 --> 00:24:06,396 You get your things together, I'll give you a lift home. 440 00:24:18,116 --> 00:24:19,852 Hey, Dale. Hi. 441 00:24:19,876 --> 00:24:23,172 Hey. Are you seeing Helen tonight? 442 00:24:23,196 --> 00:24:25,452 Look, I don't know what people have told you, but we're not... 443 00:24:25,476 --> 00:24:28,572 Oh, I... I just think someone should give her a call. 444 00:24:28,596 --> 00:24:30,692 Why? Uh... 445 00:24:30,716 --> 00:24:33,532 because she's just in a really bad way. 446 00:24:33,556 --> 00:24:35,596 Like, probably the worst I've ever seen. 447 00:24:36,916 --> 00:24:38,036 Thank you. 448 00:24:46,356 --> 00:24:49,412 How do you have it? With the mixer, or, uh, neat? 449 00:24:49,436 --> 00:24:51,756 Uh, no, I'll take it neat. Ah, that's the girl. 450 00:24:55,156 --> 00:24:56,876 Helen, if I told you something... 451 00:24:58,036 --> 00:24:59,556 would you promise... 452 00:25:00,796 --> 00:25:02,276 to keep it a secret? 453 00:25:03,356 --> 00:25:04,916 Yes. You promise? 454 00:25:06,036 --> 00:25:07,396 I promise. 455 00:25:08,916 --> 00:25:11,476 Geoff's not going to be on the desk for much longer. 456 00:25:14,596 --> 00:25:16,092 How much longer? 457 00:25:16,116 --> 00:25:20,972 Well, if he's smart about it, he'll step down graciously tomorrow. 458 00:25:20,996 --> 00:25:22,156 But, uh... 459 00:25:23,276 --> 00:25:24,852 if not... 460 00:25:24,876 --> 00:25:27,772 I can't see any of us cracking an invite 461 00:25:27,796 --> 00:25:30,012 to next year's birthday do. 462 00:25:30,036 --> 00:25:31,716 Who'd want that? 463 00:25:38,676 --> 00:25:41,956 Upstairs keeps on asking me... 464 00:25:43,276 --> 00:25:45,252 is Helen right to go? 465 00:25:45,276 --> 00:25:46,516 Is she ready? 466 00:25:48,436 --> 00:25:51,956 And I want to be able to say, "Yes, she is a superstar." 467 00:25:55,556 --> 00:25:57,316 But, uh... 468 00:25:59,036 --> 00:26:01,556 then we have nights like tonight. 469 00:26:05,276 --> 00:26:07,155 I always come good when it counts. 470 00:26:11,596 --> 00:26:14,652 Now, while we're moving Geoff out and you in, 471 00:26:14,676 --> 00:26:16,676 we've gotta be a team. 472 00:26:18,196 --> 00:26:19,732 We are. 473 00:26:19,756 --> 00:26:20,996 Well... 474 00:26:23,476 --> 00:26:27,316 We used to be early on, but now all you do is scream at me. 475 00:26:32,716 --> 00:26:34,612 I think you can handle it. 476 00:26:34,636 --> 00:26:36,356 You want another one? 477 00:26:37,396 --> 00:26:38,596 Yes. 478 00:26:40,556 --> 00:26:42,252 Hey, um, Helen, 479 00:26:42,276 --> 00:26:45,956 did I ever tell you the story of how I sold you to the CEO? 480 00:26:50,196 --> 00:26:51,356 No. 481 00:26:53,196 --> 00:26:56,156 Well, he wasn't keen. 482 00:26:58,596 --> 00:27:00,772 He wanted a blonde. 483 00:27:00,796 --> 00:27:03,252 And I said, "Mate, now, come on, listen - 484 00:27:03,276 --> 00:27:07,172 "sometimes a darker woman, she's just... 485 00:27:07,196 --> 00:27:09,452 "so much more sophisticated. 486 00:27:09,476 --> 00:27:11,892 "Like Faye Dunaway." 487 00:27:11,916 --> 00:27:13,972 You know what he said? No. 488 00:27:13,996 --> 00:27:15,716 "Who's Faye Dunaway? What station's she on?" 489 00:27:16,716 --> 00:27:21,532 And I said, "Mate, Faye Dunaway is a knockout. 490 00:27:21,556 --> 00:27:22,836 "She looks... 491 00:27:26,076 --> 00:27:27,556 "just like Helen." 492 00:27:29,916 --> 00:27:33,036 Anyway, you get the job. 493 00:27:34,396 --> 00:27:37,492 And nine months or so later, a phone call. 494 00:27:37,516 --> 00:27:39,172 It's the CEO. 495 00:27:39,196 --> 00:27:42,852 And it turns out that old Faye Dunaway 496 00:27:42,876 --> 00:27:46,052 is a fucking blonde in Bonnie and Clyde. 497 00:27:46,076 --> 00:27:49,115 And the CEO goes, "I want that Faye Dunaway!" 498 00:28:01,396 --> 00:28:05,436 But it didn't matter, because you were on that desk. 499 00:28:07,356 --> 00:28:09,316 And you were already a superstar. 500 00:28:11,756 --> 00:28:13,036 That's right. 501 00:28:18,636 --> 00:28:21,756 You know, Helen, no-one... 502 00:28:23,676 --> 00:28:26,356 has gone in to bat harder for you than me. 503 00:28:30,276 --> 00:28:31,596 I know. 504 00:28:35,436 --> 00:28:36,756 Do you? 505 00:28:39,316 --> 00:28:42,036 Because sometimes, it seems you forget that. 506 00:28:45,836 --> 00:28:46,916 Helen? 507 00:28:53,836 --> 00:28:55,476 Lindsay drove me home. 508 00:28:57,076 --> 00:28:59,356 I just... wanted to see if you were alright. 509 00:29:07,676 --> 00:29:10,052 Well, don't leave on my account. 510 00:29:10,076 --> 00:29:11,516 Mate, I don't think I'd ever do that. 511 00:29:12,836 --> 00:29:14,916 Nah. I'm done here. 512 00:29:22,156 --> 00:29:23,716 Good luck. 513 00:29:32,116 --> 00:29:33,692 Is everything alright? 514 00:29:33,716 --> 00:29:35,036 No. 515 00:29:37,996 --> 00:29:39,316 No. 516 00:29:45,956 --> 00:29:48,932 Oh, mate. You serious about that bow tie? 517 00:29:48,956 --> 00:29:50,772 Yeah! Yeah, wardrobe lent it to me. 518 00:29:50,796 --> 00:29:52,452 Were they serious? Yeah. 519 00:29:52,476 --> 00:29:54,372 They reckon pink is the big colour at the moment. 520 00:29:54,396 --> 00:29:56,012 Yeah? Yeah. Don Johnson. 521 00:29:56,036 --> 00:29:57,652 Miami Vice. Always in pink. 522 00:29:57,676 --> 00:29:59,652 You seen Liberace? What about him? 523 00:29:59,676 --> 00:30:02,132 Hey. Can I speak to you, please? 524 00:30:02,156 --> 00:30:03,652 Yeah. 525 00:30:03,676 --> 00:30:05,036 I'll catch ya. 526 00:30:07,996 --> 00:30:09,276 You alright? 527 00:30:10,436 --> 00:30:12,156 You already told someone. 528 00:30:13,516 --> 00:30:16,852 No. Jean just came up to me and she knew. 529 00:30:16,876 --> 00:30:18,972 You only found out a few hours ago! 530 00:30:18,996 --> 00:30:20,652 Maybe... maybe she knew from Geoff. 531 00:30:20,676 --> 00:30:22,812 She specifically mentioned the speech. 532 00:30:22,836 --> 00:30:26,132 Well, maybe she overheard... maybe someone overheard us talking. 533 00:30:26,156 --> 00:30:27,852 No. 534 00:30:27,876 --> 00:30:31,052 You told someone right after I said not to. 535 00:30:31,076 --> 00:30:32,172 Noels. 536 00:30:32,196 --> 00:30:35,132 Everyone was going to find out tomorrow, anyway. 537 00:30:35,156 --> 00:30:38,052 And, you know, if there's any problems, 538 00:30:38,076 --> 00:30:41,372 I'll just tell them that I was horsing around, being a dickhead, 539 00:30:41,396 --> 00:30:42,996 and, you know, you'll be right. 540 00:30:44,916 --> 00:30:46,372 I almost got the sack once 541 00:30:46,396 --> 00:30:49,212 because Geoff stumbled over a couple of words and blamed autocue. 542 00:30:49,236 --> 00:30:54,116 I almost lost my whole career over two words Geoff stuffed up. 543 00:30:55,836 --> 00:30:59,052 Alright, I'll call around and tell people that I got my wires crossed. 544 00:30:59,076 --> 00:31:00,756 Just leave it. 545 00:31:03,676 --> 00:31:05,516 Are you going? Tomorrow night? 546 00:31:07,116 --> 00:31:10,356 'Cause my invite was Rob and guest. 547 00:31:14,636 --> 00:31:16,212 No, thank you. 548 00:31:16,236 --> 00:31:17,532 You sure? 549 00:31:17,556 --> 00:31:19,772 You know, just so I can make it up to you. 550 00:31:19,796 --> 00:31:22,532 That wouldn't be making it up to me. 551 00:31:22,556 --> 00:31:24,332 It'd be fun, though. 552 00:31:24,356 --> 00:31:26,756 And what do you think that would do to my career? 553 00:31:28,556 --> 00:31:29,676 Nothing? 554 00:31:30,716 --> 00:31:32,036 H... Help it. 555 00:31:50,276 --> 00:31:53,036 Morning. Good morning. 556 00:31:54,316 --> 00:31:55,812 You want me to make you a coffee? 557 00:31:55,836 --> 00:31:57,356 No, thanks. 558 00:31:59,476 --> 00:32:01,596 Are you sure that you can't come with me tonight? 559 00:32:03,556 --> 00:32:05,372 You're not still going, are you? 560 00:32:05,396 --> 00:32:06,836 Yeah. 561 00:32:08,356 --> 00:32:10,916 Don't you think you should take a couple of days off work? 562 00:32:12,316 --> 00:32:14,796 I mean, I was worried about you last night. 563 00:32:15,916 --> 00:32:17,236 Geoff's stepping down. 564 00:32:18,836 --> 00:32:22,092 And Lindsay said he's going to make the announcement at the party, 565 00:32:22,116 --> 00:32:24,076 so I really want to be there. 566 00:32:26,516 --> 00:32:27,996 I should go. 567 00:32:29,116 --> 00:32:32,572 Are sure you can't just come, just maybe until the speeches? 568 00:32:32,596 --> 00:32:34,876 No, I actually have a thing. 569 00:32:36,356 --> 00:32:38,492 What, like a... like a date? 570 00:32:38,516 --> 00:32:39,852 No, no. 571 00:32:39,876 --> 00:32:43,092 Tim from camera's having a thing for the comet. 572 00:32:43,116 --> 00:32:44,652 What, just the two of you? 573 00:32:44,676 --> 00:32:46,412 No, I think it's all the camera boys. 574 00:32:46,436 --> 00:32:48,372 Are you sure about that? Yeah. 575 00:32:48,396 --> 00:32:51,012 Are you sure he's not just testing the waters? 576 00:32:51,036 --> 00:32:53,772 I'm talking about Tim Ahern, the cameraman. 577 00:32:53,796 --> 00:32:56,092 Yeah, I know. Gay Tim from camera. 578 00:32:56,116 --> 00:32:57,652 Tim's not a homosexual. 579 00:32:57,676 --> 00:33:01,092 All I'm saying is that every other guy in that camera department's 580 00:33:01,116 --> 00:33:03,156 checked me out, except Tim. 581 00:33:04,996 --> 00:33:08,292 Listen, um, if you change your mind, 582 00:33:08,316 --> 00:33:11,476 I'm usually an hour and a half late to everything. 583 00:33:12,636 --> 00:33:13,636 Bye. 584 00:33:21,996 --> 00:33:24,756 And what a privilege it has been. 585 00:33:25,756 --> 00:33:27,692 As I look to the next chapter, 586 00:33:27,716 --> 00:33:31,036 it's clear that my first love will always be chasing the story. 587 00:33:32,396 --> 00:33:34,036 Being out in the field. 588 00:33:35,276 --> 00:33:37,452 So, my friends, 589 00:33:37,476 --> 00:33:40,316 I think the time has come to get my hands dirty again, to... 590 00:33:41,716 --> 00:33:43,236 step away from the desk. 591 00:33:44,396 --> 00:33:45,892 I'm sorry... 592 00:33:45,916 --> 00:33:47,836 When was this decided? 593 00:33:53,556 --> 00:33:57,796 I've been... weighing it up for some time now. 594 00:33:58,876 --> 00:34:00,572 I see. 595 00:34:00,596 --> 00:34:03,692 You know, I've been itching to get back in the field. 596 00:34:03,716 --> 00:34:06,492 For the occasional story, perhaps. 597 00:34:06,516 --> 00:34:08,676 Was this Lindsey's idea? No. 598 00:34:09,996 --> 00:34:13,772 No, your first love is not being in the field. 599 00:34:13,796 --> 00:34:15,532 It's breaking news. 600 00:34:15,556 --> 00:34:18,852 And if you think you'd get that from a bit of field reporting... 601 00:34:18,876 --> 00:34:22,612 The desk just doesn't interest me as much these days. 602 00:34:22,636 --> 00:34:25,852 Every year, there's more and more faff. Celebrity interviews... 603 00:34:25,876 --> 00:34:29,012 But, you know, as soon as you step down, something will happen - 604 00:34:29,036 --> 00:34:32,612 some crisis, some global event - 605 00:34:32,636 --> 00:34:36,852 and you'll have to sit at home and watch Rob and Helen butcher it, 606 00:34:36,876 --> 00:34:38,452 and it will kill you! 607 00:34:38,476 --> 00:34:40,852 Wouldn't be Rob. Of course it'll be Rob. 608 00:34:40,876 --> 00:34:43,572 They've been grooming him for years! 609 00:34:43,596 --> 00:34:46,396 Building him up while they diminish you. 610 00:34:47,796 --> 00:34:50,556 I hadn't realised they'd been so successful. 611 00:34:58,956 --> 00:35:00,572 And the Carlisles. 612 00:35:00,596 --> 00:35:02,252 They rang before it had even finished. 613 00:35:02,276 --> 00:35:04,132 They said it was fascinating. 614 00:35:04,156 --> 00:35:06,652 It was just filler, Mum. It wasn't. 615 00:35:06,676 --> 00:35:08,612 You could see Geoff Walters was impressed. 616 00:35:08,636 --> 00:35:11,492 He very pointedly said, "Thanks, Dale." 617 00:35:11,516 --> 00:35:13,452 Well, he always says that. It's in the script. 618 00:35:13,476 --> 00:35:15,036 This was different. 619 00:35:16,196 --> 00:35:19,172 Elaine Carlisle mentioned something else on the phone. 620 00:35:19,196 --> 00:35:22,196 Yeah? About Adam Lindell. 621 00:35:24,116 --> 00:35:26,756 Apparently, Adam's living in the city now with a friend. 622 00:35:27,796 --> 00:35:29,012 A man. 623 00:35:29,036 --> 00:35:30,852 How would Elaine Carlisle know that? 624 00:35:30,876 --> 00:35:32,852 Adam's not discreet about it at all. 625 00:35:32,876 --> 00:35:35,052 She said he just rang Shane up and told him. 626 00:35:35,076 --> 00:35:37,652 He hasn't tried to be in contact with you, has he? 627 00:35:37,676 --> 00:35:39,012 No. 628 00:35:39,036 --> 00:35:40,836 Everyone agrees. 629 00:35:41,836 --> 00:35:44,436 They owe you an apology. The whole Lindell family. 630 00:35:45,996 --> 00:35:48,852 Chops are in the fridge. That should be enough for Monday and Tuesday. 631 00:35:48,876 --> 00:35:50,892 The casserole's in the freezer. That'll keep. 632 00:35:50,916 --> 00:35:54,036 Have you got any washing? Are you using that basket I gave you? 633 00:36:32,436 --> 00:36:35,396 Hello? Hi, it's Dale. Jennings. 634 00:36:37,916 --> 00:36:39,012 G'day. Um, so... 635 00:36:39,036 --> 00:36:40,532 Uh, they said it was... So, just... 636 00:36:40,556 --> 00:36:41,916 You go. 637 00:36:43,316 --> 00:36:45,252 The others have pulled out, because of the cloud, 638 00:36:45,276 --> 00:36:47,092 but, uh, they said it was going to clear on the radio, 639 00:36:47,116 --> 00:36:50,612 so if you wanted to come around, I'll still be here. 640 00:36:50,636 --> 00:36:52,476 We don't need the rest of 'em. 641 00:36:54,476 --> 00:36:57,332 I'm actually going to go to the party. Geoff's. 642 00:36:57,356 --> 00:36:58,932 With Helen. 643 00:36:58,956 --> 00:37:01,395 So... make your joke. 644 00:37:02,956 --> 00:37:05,412 No worries. No worries. We'll do it next time, eh? 645 00:37:05,436 --> 00:37:07,572 In 2061? 646 00:37:07,596 --> 00:37:08,772 Sorry? 647 00:37:08,796 --> 00:37:10,612 When the comet comes back. 648 00:37:10,636 --> 00:37:12,916 Oh. Right. 649 00:37:15,756 --> 00:37:19,012 I will see you on Monday. Have fun at the party. 650 00:37:19,036 --> 00:37:20,156 OK. 651 00:37:42,036 --> 00:37:43,996 Party started an hour ago. 652 00:37:45,316 --> 00:37:47,252 I've still got half an hour worth of dressing to do. 653 00:37:47,276 --> 00:37:48,772 OK. 654 00:37:48,796 --> 00:37:51,116 You look great. You too. 655 00:37:53,196 --> 00:37:55,212 Oh, Rob! Rob! 656 00:37:55,236 --> 00:37:57,132 Hi! Hello! 657 00:37:57,156 --> 00:37:59,092 How does it feel to be here tonight? 658 00:37:59,116 --> 00:38:01,332 Uh, Donna, one second. It feels great. 659 00:38:01,356 --> 00:38:03,212 It's always such an honour, isn't it, 660 00:38:03,236 --> 00:38:05,372 to raise the glass to a legend, 661 00:38:05,396 --> 00:38:07,332 and, fingers crossed, the clouds will stay away. 662 00:38:07,356 --> 00:38:09,132 We might even catch a glimpse of that comet. 663 00:38:09,156 --> 00:38:10,932 Hope so. Now, which way's the bar? 664 00:38:10,956 --> 00:38:12,532 Oh, behind me. Over here. Right. 665 00:38:12,556 --> 00:38:13,852 Trust you. See you soon. 666 00:38:13,876 --> 00:38:16,212 Talk to you soon, Trish. Nice to see you. 667 00:38:16,236 --> 00:38:18,315 Hey, Rob. Hey. Hey. 668 00:38:19,956 --> 00:38:21,372 What's with the bow tie? 669 00:38:21,396 --> 00:38:23,612 Hey? Uh... uh, wardrobe gave it to me. 670 00:38:23,636 --> 00:38:25,652 April Fools? No. It's for tonight. 671 00:38:25,676 --> 00:38:26,852 They said it looked great. 672 00:38:26,876 --> 00:38:28,996 What were their faces doing when they said that? 673 00:38:30,156 --> 00:38:31,612 Hey, hey, hey. 674 00:38:31,636 --> 00:38:34,156 Did you, um, hear about Geoffo's speech? 675 00:38:35,916 --> 00:38:37,812 No. What about it? I heard he's, um... 676 00:38:37,836 --> 00:38:40,452 I heard he's stepping down. 677 00:38:40,476 --> 00:38:41,972 Oh, well, that's bullshit. 678 00:38:41,996 --> 00:38:43,812 I've heard from three people now. 679 00:38:43,836 --> 00:38:45,412 Wants to be some kind of roving reporter, 680 00:38:45,436 --> 00:38:46,932 but apparently he's had a wobble. 681 00:38:46,956 --> 00:38:49,332 Well, you shouldn't be spreading that kind of crap, Dennis. 682 00:38:49,356 --> 00:38:50,612 What? Your mate Brett told me. 683 00:38:50,636 --> 00:38:52,012 Well... Brett? Yeah. 684 00:38:52,036 --> 00:38:53,452 Brett spins a whole heap of bullshit. 685 00:38:53,476 --> 00:38:55,252 And you're the biggest gossip in the entire building. 686 00:38:55,276 --> 00:38:56,253 Oh, fuck... 687 00:38:56,277 --> 00:38:58,412 And don't lecture me about gossip when you're a gossip. 688 00:38:58,436 --> 00:39:00,332 OK, listen. Shh, shh. Come here, come here. 689 00:39:00,356 --> 00:39:03,636 50 bucks... says he'll step down today. 690 00:39:05,596 --> 00:39:07,172 I'm gettin' a beer. 691 00:39:07,196 --> 00:39:09,036 Hey, Rob, Rob, Rob... 692 00:39:11,996 --> 00:39:13,972 I thought we agreed just Donna from The Sun. 693 00:39:13,996 --> 00:39:16,092 Uh, yes, but we can't play favourites 694 00:39:16,116 --> 00:39:18,235 and exclude the Fairfax press. 695 00:39:19,836 --> 00:39:21,532 Donna! Hello. 696 00:39:21,556 --> 00:39:24,012 Look at you! Gorgeous. 697 00:39:24,036 --> 00:39:26,172 Oh, and Mr Walters. 698 00:39:26,196 --> 00:39:27,852 Geoff. Geoff, happy birthday. 699 00:39:27,876 --> 00:39:29,252 How are you feeling? 700 00:39:29,276 --> 00:39:31,732 Well, it's wonderful to have so many friends here, 701 00:39:31,756 --> 00:39:35,292 and, uh, very honoured to... to have Premier Cain here. 702 00:39:35,316 --> 00:39:37,732 Now, are we expecting your co-host to be joining you this evening? 703 00:39:37,756 --> 00:39:39,852 Well, I... Uh, yes. 704 00:39:39,876 --> 00:39:44,012 Well, the whole News at Six team is family, so, yes. 705 00:39:44,036 --> 00:39:46,132 So, help yourself to some bubbles. 706 00:39:46,156 --> 00:39:48,796 I will. Hello, Anne! 707 00:39:50,276 --> 00:39:54,092 Hey! Hey, good to see you. Happy birthday, mate. 708 00:39:54,116 --> 00:39:55,492 Hey! Evelyn. 709 00:39:55,516 --> 00:39:57,556 You've outdone yourself. It's top shelf. 710 00:39:59,116 --> 00:40:00,412 Any, uh... 711 00:40:00,436 --> 00:40:02,372 Any word on the CEO? I don't see him. 712 00:40:02,396 --> 00:40:04,036 Uh, dunno, mate. 713 00:40:05,116 --> 00:40:08,092 And how did things wind up last night with Helen? 714 00:40:08,116 --> 00:40:10,252 I heard there was quite a scene. 715 00:40:10,276 --> 00:40:11,756 Oh, you know... 716 00:40:12,876 --> 00:40:14,012 par for the course. 717 00:40:14,036 --> 00:40:16,572 Mm. Well, you're all very patient with her. 718 00:40:16,596 --> 00:40:18,692 No, you are. 719 00:40:18,716 --> 00:40:20,172 It's a credit to you both. 720 00:40:20,196 --> 00:40:22,475 I don't think she'd last five minutes anywhere else. 721 00:40:23,796 --> 00:40:25,516 Sir Robert. 722 00:40:27,676 --> 00:40:29,316 Thank you. 723 00:41:01,156 --> 00:41:02,972 Helen? Hello! 724 00:41:02,996 --> 00:41:05,772 Oh, look at that. Beautiful. 725 00:41:05,796 --> 00:41:07,452 He told me it was all rumours. 726 00:41:07,476 --> 00:41:09,252 He was at her place last night. Was he? 727 00:41:09,276 --> 00:41:11,092 Yeah. Helen, can you just turn...? 728 00:41:11,116 --> 00:41:12,612 I always thought he was a poof. 729 00:41:12,636 --> 00:41:13,812 Yeah. 730 00:41:13,836 --> 00:41:17,932 So, Helen, would you say that Geoff has really helped shape your career? 731 00:41:17,956 --> 00:41:19,292 Absolutely. 732 00:41:19,316 --> 00:41:20,812 But, uh, I mean, more than that - 733 00:41:20,836 --> 00:41:23,812 when I was a child, if something happened in the world, 734 00:41:23,836 --> 00:41:26,252 I'd want to hear it from... from Geoff Walters. 735 00:41:26,276 --> 00:41:27,692 And, sorry, your name is... 736 00:41:27,716 --> 00:41:30,292 This is Dale Jennings, senior reporter. 737 00:41:30,316 --> 00:41:32,572 Dale. Anything you'd like to add, Dale? 738 00:41:32,596 --> 00:41:34,052 I'm just happy to be here. 739 00:41:34,076 --> 00:41:35,372 Great. Fantastic. 740 00:41:35,396 --> 00:41:37,492 Well, the party's in full swing. OK. 741 00:41:37,516 --> 00:41:39,452 Yeah, enjoy. Nice to meet you. 742 00:41:39,476 --> 00:41:40,516 Thanks. 743 00:41:41,516 --> 00:41:42,972 You did good. Did I? 744 00:41:42,996 --> 00:41:44,956 I'm not sure of that. 745 00:41:45,996 --> 00:41:47,292 Happy birthday, Geoff. 746 00:41:47,316 --> 00:41:49,836 Stunning... party. Thank you. 747 00:41:51,396 --> 00:41:53,772 How are you, Helen? 748 00:41:53,796 --> 00:41:55,276 Wonderful. 749 00:41:56,516 --> 00:41:59,916 And the garden looks more beautiful than... than last time. 750 00:42:02,156 --> 00:42:04,412 And your... I love your outfit. 751 00:42:04,436 --> 00:42:07,212 And I don't think we've officially met. 752 00:42:07,236 --> 00:42:09,252 I'm Evelyn. Dale Jennings. 753 00:42:09,276 --> 00:42:13,132 Mr Jennings is a wonderful young reporter. 754 00:42:13,156 --> 00:42:14,732 Yes, I've seen. 755 00:42:14,756 --> 00:42:16,492 Thrilled to have you here, Dale. 756 00:42:16,516 --> 00:42:19,676 It's an honour to be here, sir. 757 00:42:22,716 --> 00:42:24,396 Oh, I can't watch. 758 00:42:26,196 --> 00:42:27,916 Um... drinks? 759 00:42:29,156 --> 00:42:31,892 Thank you. Let's just get a drink from the bar. 760 00:42:31,916 --> 00:42:33,436 OK. 761 00:42:34,436 --> 00:42:37,276 That dress - could it be any tighter? 762 00:42:46,596 --> 00:42:47,716 Thank you. 763 00:42:48,996 --> 00:42:50,292 Thank you all for coming. 764 00:42:50,316 --> 00:42:54,932 Tonight marks not only a significant birthday, 765 00:42:54,956 --> 00:42:59,475 but also the 30th anniversary of my very first bulletin. 766 00:43:01,796 --> 00:43:04,852 He's fuckin' doin' it. He's fuckin' doin' it. 767 00:43:04,876 --> 00:43:06,972 Which was, as Lindsay well knows, 768 00:43:06,996 --> 00:43:11,212 in fact, THE first bulletin. 769 00:43:11,236 --> 00:43:14,252 We covered the Melbourne Olympics, 770 00:43:14,276 --> 00:43:16,516 man's first steps on the moon. 771 00:43:17,556 --> 00:43:20,492 We went from black and white to colour. 772 00:43:20,516 --> 00:43:23,852 I reported from war-torn South Vietnam. 773 00:43:23,876 --> 00:43:26,332 Darwin for Cyclone Tracy 774 00:43:26,356 --> 00:43:28,596 and again for the Chamberlain trial. 775 00:43:29,876 --> 00:43:33,772 And now... this... anniversary, 776 00:43:33,796 --> 00:43:39,012 gently, very gently, prodded by my darling wife 777 00:43:39,036 --> 00:43:41,812 into this spot of reflection, 778 00:43:41,836 --> 00:43:44,452 I realised that, together, 779 00:43:44,476 --> 00:43:49,612 all of us have been writing the history of this remarkable century 780 00:43:49,636 --> 00:43:51,372 in real time. 781 00:43:51,396 --> 00:43:54,132 And what a privilege it has been. 782 00:43:54,156 --> 00:43:56,932 Thank you. Thank you, all. 783 00:43:56,956 --> 00:43:58,492 Take your 50 now? 784 00:43:58,516 --> 00:44:02,492 We have less than 15 years left of this century, 785 00:44:02,516 --> 00:44:06,772 at which point I'll turn 75, 786 00:44:06,796 --> 00:44:11,236 which is also the life cycle of the comet that we'll see tonight. 787 00:44:12,756 --> 00:44:14,516 Could it be a sign? 788 00:44:17,836 --> 00:44:21,532 But it's been enough to convince me 789 00:44:21,556 --> 00:44:24,515 that I must stay on the desk... 790 00:44:25,836 --> 00:44:28,892 at the heart of this remarkable bulletin, 791 00:44:28,916 --> 00:44:31,052 to see out this century. 792 00:44:31,076 --> 00:44:32,676 Yes! 793 00:44:33,756 --> 00:44:38,572 So, now, my friends... now, let's all salute the next 15 years 794 00:44:38,596 --> 00:44:40,412 we will share together 795 00:44:40,436 --> 00:44:43,532 as we complete the story of this century 796 00:44:43,556 --> 00:44:45,212 as only we can do. 797 00:44:45,236 --> 00:44:48,396 Thank you. 798 00:44:49,516 --> 00:44:51,172 I'm gonna say something. 799 00:44:51,196 --> 00:44:53,172 Listen, mate, do you want to pay it up front 800 00:44:53,196 --> 00:44:54,892 or do you want to pay me in instalments? 801 00:44:54,916 --> 00:44:56,772 You walked away from the bet. 802 00:44:56,796 --> 00:44:58,412 Uh, Geoff. 803 00:44:58,436 --> 00:45:00,452 Excuse me. 804 00:45:00,476 --> 00:45:03,772 Um, I know that you see yourself as a newsman, 805 00:45:03,796 --> 00:45:06,852 but you are so much more than that. 806 00:45:06,876 --> 00:45:09,092 The phrase gets thrown around a lot, 807 00:45:09,116 --> 00:45:13,292 but you truly are a national treasure. 808 00:45:13,316 --> 00:45:14,892 To Geoff. 809 00:45:14,916 --> 00:45:16,155 Yeah, skip. 810 00:45:21,436 --> 00:45:23,516 Come on, let's dance. 811 00:45:52,756 --> 00:45:55,652 No, I'll be right, thanks. I'm not much of a one for fizz. 812 00:45:55,676 --> 00:45:57,676 Oh, go on. 813 00:45:58,716 --> 00:46:01,972 You know, you're a savvy woman, Evelyn. 814 00:46:01,996 --> 00:46:05,132 But, uh... 15 years... 815 00:46:05,156 --> 00:46:06,612 it's a long time. 816 00:46:06,636 --> 00:46:09,372 Not compared with the 30 years of service 817 00:46:09,396 --> 00:46:11,116 he's already given the network. 818 00:46:12,676 --> 00:46:14,156 Yeah, well... 819 00:46:15,276 --> 00:46:17,532 the way his numbers are, at the moment, 820 00:46:17,556 --> 00:46:19,172 he'll be lucky if he makes one, 821 00:46:19,196 --> 00:46:20,916 let alone 15. 822 00:46:21,996 --> 00:46:24,572 When was the last time you walked down a street 823 00:46:24,596 --> 00:46:26,052 with my husband, Lindsay? 824 00:46:26,076 --> 00:46:29,332 I'd say it must be over five years 825 00:46:29,356 --> 00:46:31,275 because he avoids open streets now. 826 00:46:32,476 --> 00:46:35,412 The public love for Geoff is so fierce, 827 00:46:35,436 --> 00:46:37,756 they simply won't leave him alone, so... 828 00:46:39,116 --> 00:46:43,852 if you or the network mistreat my husband in any way, 829 00:46:43,876 --> 00:46:45,452 I can assure you, 830 00:46:45,476 --> 00:46:48,556 the public response will be utterly devastating. 831 00:46:50,596 --> 00:46:53,235 Melanie, would you like some champagne? 832 00:47:05,116 --> 00:47:07,052 Dale... 833 00:47:07,076 --> 00:47:08,852 Wonderful speech. 834 00:47:08,876 --> 00:47:10,356 Thank you. 835 00:47:11,356 --> 00:47:13,252 Yes, I wanted to say, 836 00:47:13,276 --> 00:47:16,676 it's terrific to see Helen in such good form tonight. 837 00:47:17,676 --> 00:47:19,316 It is. Yeah. 838 00:47:20,316 --> 00:47:24,076 I've been watching you, Dale, and I see a lot of myself in you. 839 00:47:25,556 --> 00:47:27,116 Really? 840 00:47:28,596 --> 00:47:31,036 You're a true news man. 841 00:47:32,396 --> 00:47:34,052 Thank you. That's... 842 00:47:34,076 --> 00:47:36,132 I mean, I like to think that I am. 843 00:47:36,156 --> 00:47:40,852 There's an effort to shift the bulletin away from serious news. 844 00:47:40,876 --> 00:47:43,652 It's been inching that way for years. 845 00:47:43,676 --> 00:47:45,932 But I plan to put up a fight. 846 00:47:45,956 --> 00:47:48,436 And I'm hoping I can count on your support. 847 00:47:49,556 --> 00:47:51,436 You absolutely can. 848 00:47:53,436 --> 00:47:54,972 Let's keep talking. 849 00:47:54,996 --> 00:47:56,355 OK. 850 00:48:36,436 --> 00:48:37,715 You wanna go? 851 00:48:40,956 --> 00:48:42,572 You wanna stay? 852 00:48:42,596 --> 00:48:44,356 Catch a glimpse of the comet. 853 00:48:47,836 --> 00:48:49,492 Come on. 854 00:48:49,516 --> 00:48:51,075 Let's say our goodbyes. 855 00:49:09,796 --> 00:49:11,316 Ah, fuck's sake. 856 00:49:31,796 --> 00:49:34,356 Hey, the cloud's gone. 857 00:49:36,676 --> 00:49:39,052 Where's it supposed to be? 858 00:49:39,076 --> 00:49:40,772 It's there. 859 00:49:40,796 --> 00:49:43,372 Isn't that just a star? 860 00:49:43,396 --> 00:49:45,476 No, that's definitely it. 861 00:49:47,996 --> 00:49:49,572 It's definitely a star. 862 00:49:49,596 --> 00:49:51,236 It has a tail, see? 863 00:49:53,276 --> 00:49:55,852 That's it? 864 00:49:55,876 --> 00:49:57,436 Yeah. 865 00:50:01,236 --> 00:50:02,876 That's it.