1 00:00:47,960 --> 00:00:49,200 This way please. 2 00:00:52,240 --> 00:00:55,080 That's it, and watching me for the cues. 3 00:02:22,440 --> 00:02:25,397 Please thank the Tony Bartuccio Dancers! 4 00:02:25,480 --> 00:02:27,157 - You ready? - Okay. 5 00:02:27,240 --> 00:02:29,077 Just remember that he's not going to stick to the script 6 00:02:29,160 --> 00:02:31,237 and he kinda likes it if you tease him a little bit. 7 00:02:31,320 --> 00:02:33,280 What? 8 00:02:37,680 --> 00:02:39,917 Are we lucky? Yes! 9 00:02:40,000 --> 00:02:41,717 Well done. 10 00:02:41,800 --> 00:02:44,317 Now, three more sleeps till election day. 11 00:02:44,400 --> 00:02:45,600 Are we all exhausted yet? 12 00:02:46,880 --> 00:02:47,957 I certainly am. 13 00:02:48,040 --> 00:02:49,837 Hawke and Howard, Keating and Peacock, 14 00:02:49,920 --> 00:02:51,317 well it's all just a blurry sea 15 00:02:51,400 --> 00:02:54,040 of very bushy eyebrows at this point isn't it? 16 00:02:55,440 --> 00:02:57,917 Now, my next guests have been there for every twist, 17 00:02:58,000 --> 00:03:00,917 every turn, every insult of the campaign, 18 00:03:01,000 --> 00:03:02,757 and they are of course, 19 00:03:02,840 --> 00:03:05,917 News at Six's very own "Golden Couple of News." 20 00:03:06,000 --> 00:03:07,797 Please welcome the magnificent 21 00:03:07,880 --> 00:03:10,400 Ms. Helen Norville and Mr. Dale Jennings! 22 00:03:17,520 --> 00:03:20,237 Wow! Wow! What can I say. 23 00:03:20,320 --> 00:03:22,360 - You're beautiful. - Thank you. 24 00:03:23,000 --> 00:03:25,080 Gerry. 25 00:03:30,360 --> 00:03:32,237 Now, tell me. 26 00:03:32,320 --> 00:03:35,357 Is there still anything left to discuss about this election? 27 00:03:35,440 --> 00:03:37,037 Well, I think this election 28 00:03:37,120 --> 00:03:39,277 might be a lot closer than people think, Gerry. 29 00:03:39,360 --> 00:03:40,597 Really, Dale? 30 00:03:40,680 --> 00:03:43,477 Yes well, people are tipping for a Hawke re-election, 31 00:03:43,560 --> 00:03:46,237 but I'm not so sure, and like any election night, 32 00:03:46,320 --> 00:03:51,277 there might be some turns, some twists, some surprises, 33 00:03:51,360 --> 00:03:53,757 some bad losers, possibly even some tears. 34 00:03:53,840 --> 00:03:55,720 Hmm. But all of that will be coming from me. 35 00:03:58,080 --> 00:04:00,360 Now, now. The pair of you. 36 00:04:01,080 --> 00:04:04,437 Two newsreaders in a relationship. Can we talk about that? 37 00:04:04,520 --> 00:04:05,957 Be careful, Gerry. 38 00:04:06,040 --> 00:04:08,520 Oh I don't think you can lecture me about good behavior Ms. Norville. 39 00:04:09,880 --> 00:04:13,597 Your voices are always so calm and polished. 40 00:04:13,680 --> 00:04:16,517 What I want to know is what happens when you have an argument? 41 00:04:16,600 --> 00:04:18,197 Oh well, 42 00:04:18,280 --> 00:04:20,877 well we don't really have any arguments. Do we? 43 00:04:20,960 --> 00:04:22,997 I actually find it quite useful. 44 00:04:23,080 --> 00:04:24,677 "Crossing now to the kitchen, 45 00:04:24,760 --> 00:04:27,560 where Dale has forgotten to take out the rubbish." 46 00:04:29,080 --> 00:04:30,317 Well you spend your whole working day together, 47 00:04:30,400 --> 00:04:32,157 you read the news together, you go home together. 48 00:04:32,240 --> 00:04:33,757 - That's right. - Yeah. 49 00:04:33,840 --> 00:04:35,560 Well at what point do you run out of things to say? 50 00:04:36,760 --> 00:04:38,317 Well the news never stops, Gerry. 51 00:04:38,400 --> 00:04:40,437 One always has a lot to talk about, 52 00:04:40,520 --> 00:04:42,757 especially in an election year, and this is… 53 00:04:42,840 --> 00:04:45,320 All right, Dale, it's not election night yet. At ease! 54 00:04:47,880 --> 00:04:50,957 Now, in 1986 you delivered us all, 55 00:04:51,040 --> 00:04:53,640 a newsroom romance. 56 00:04:54,960 --> 00:04:58,237 In 1987, can we 57 00:04:58,320 --> 00:05:00,200 expect a newsroom wedding? 58 00:05:03,119 --> 00:05:06,119 "Crossing now to Dale Jennings. 59 00:05:07,480 --> 00:05:09,360 Well, thanks Helen. 60 00:05:10,760 --> 00:05:12,757 Look, we're just focusing on this critical election 61 00:05:12,840 --> 00:05:15,040 that we have ahead of us, this year. 62 00:05:16,280 --> 00:05:20,117 It's also a… It's a jolly fascinating… 63 00:05:20,200 --> 00:05:21,677 Who says "jolly"? 64 00:05:21,760 --> 00:05:23,797 Dale I told you not to watch it. 65 00:05:23,880 --> 00:05:26,517 What am I, Santa Claus? I've never used that adjective in my life. 66 00:05:26,600 --> 00:05:28,677 My favorite was when you referred to yourself as 67 00:05:28,760 --> 00:05:30,077 the royal "one." 68 00:05:30,160 --> 00:05:31,237 I did not do that. 69 00:05:31,320 --> 00:05:33,557 Rewind! It's right there on the tape. 70 00:05:33,640 --> 00:05:35,517 They said specific questions about the election. 71 00:05:35,600 --> 00:05:38,320 Yeah, but I told you, he never sticks to the script. 72 00:05:39,120 --> 00:05:40,997 Hey, there's not a history between you two, is there? 73 00:05:41,080 --> 00:05:42,597 What? A history between… With Gerry? 74 00:05:42,680 --> 00:05:44,560 - Yeah? - No! 75 00:05:45,280 --> 00:05:47,157 You sure? Because he was very flirtatious. 76 00:05:47,240 --> 00:05:49,717 - Oh, you're a bit jealous? - No. 77 00:05:49,800 --> 00:05:51,597 You sure? 78 00:05:51,680 --> 00:05:53,077 Yeah, a little bit, but… 79 00:05:53,160 --> 00:05:54,640 A little bit? 80 00:05:56,120 --> 00:05:57,760 Don't be. 81 00:06:03,120 --> 00:06:05,237 …on this critical election ahead, and 82 00:06:05,320 --> 00:06:07,117 it's not only in Australia that there's an election this year… 83 00:06:07,200 --> 00:06:08,997 Newsreader Dale Jennings there, 84 00:06:09,080 --> 00:06:10,360 avoiding my question. 85 00:06:32,960 --> 00:06:34,677 …the issue overshadowed 86 00:06:34,760 --> 00:06:37,317 Mr. Howard's campaign in marginal Brisbane seats today. 87 00:06:37,400 --> 00:06:39,837 He was quick to respond and issued one of his strongest 88 00:06:39,920 --> 00:06:42,357 campaign attacks yet against the Government. 89 00:06:42,440 --> 00:06:43,997 The creator of the banana republic 90 00:06:44,080 --> 00:06:46,157 is now campaigning like a Treasurer 91 00:06:46,240 --> 00:06:48,077 from a banana republic… 92 00:06:48,160 --> 00:06:50,397 Howard called him an "economic vandal," 93 00:06:50,480 --> 00:06:53,477 and Keating fired back and said, "if the Liberals win government 94 00:06:53,560 --> 00:06:56,520 you'd need a pair of binoculars to find the Australian dollar." 95 00:06:57,960 --> 00:06:59,477 - Have you seen it? - Seen what? 96 00:06:59,560 --> 00:07:01,557 The promo for election night? 97 00:07:01,640 --> 00:07:02,917 Do we want to? 98 00:07:03,000 --> 00:07:05,677 Promos just delivered it. They're very proud of it. 99 00:07:05,760 --> 00:07:09,080 The new CEO dictated the copy himself. 100 00:07:16,880 --> 00:07:18,917 Showdown '87! 101 00:07:19,000 --> 00:07:20,597 Hawke and Howard, 102 00:07:20,680 --> 00:07:23,437 and News at Six will give you the winner first. 103 00:07:23,520 --> 00:07:26,117 Our state of the art "Datamax" computer system 104 00:07:26,200 --> 00:07:30,357 will deliver the result at 7:45 guaranteed. 105 00:07:30,440 --> 00:07:33,117 - Is, is that confirmed? - Guaranteed? 106 00:07:33,200 --> 00:07:35,957 With comic interludes by Gerry Carroll… 107 00:07:36,040 --> 00:07:38,477 - No. - …and an Australian exclusive with 108 00:07:38,560 --> 00:07:42,197 Federal Treasurer, Paul Keating. The biggest names, the fastest results. 109 00:07:42,280 --> 00:07:45,000 Only on the News at Six. 110 00:07:47,560 --> 00:07:49,560 I mean that can't, that can't go on air. 111 00:07:50,480 --> 00:07:53,040 It's on air. The print version is the double page spread. 112 00:07:59,320 --> 00:08:02,597 Ahh, did you sign off on that promo? 113 00:08:02,680 --> 00:08:03,717 Good morning to you too, Helen. 114 00:08:03,800 --> 00:08:05,957 A 7:45 guaranteed result? 115 00:08:06,040 --> 00:08:07,717 And an Irish comedian? I… 116 00:08:07,800 --> 00:08:11,317 Just so you know, that's come directly from Little Charlie himself. 117 00:08:11,400 --> 00:08:13,557 Well he doesn't know the first thing about news. 118 00:08:13,640 --> 00:08:16,197 He doesn't see the election as a news event, Helen. 119 00:08:16,280 --> 00:08:20,837 He sees it more as being a, um, a "network branding" event. 120 00:08:20,920 --> 00:08:22,317 A what? 121 00:08:22,400 --> 00:08:25,797 And he has decided that our "network brand" is, ah, 122 00:08:25,880 --> 00:08:27,037 "backyard barbecue." 123 00:08:27,120 --> 00:08:28,477 What does that mean? 124 00:08:28,560 --> 00:08:29,557 Dennis! 125 00:08:29,640 --> 00:08:32,997 He reckons that Networks are like different kinds of food. 126 00:08:33,080 --> 00:08:35,997 Yeah, so the ABC is like a plate of vegetables. 127 00:08:36,080 --> 00:08:38,717 But then you have your roast chook, right? 128 00:08:38,800 --> 00:08:41,117 Your Sunday lamb! 129 00:08:41,200 --> 00:08:42,960 "Backyard barbecue." 130 00:08:45,800 --> 00:08:48,117 He just wants the tone to be relaxed and irreverent. 131 00:08:48,200 --> 00:08:49,477 Okay! That's it, so… 132 00:08:49,560 --> 00:08:50,757 Are you even listening to yourself? 133 00:08:50,840 --> 00:08:53,077 Um, I can check with the data analyst, 134 00:08:53,160 --> 00:08:54,997 but it was my understanding that 7:45 is 135 00:08:55,080 --> 00:08:56,957 more of a "likelihood" than a "guarantee." 136 00:08:57,040 --> 00:08:58,717 Yeah, well thanks Noelene, but there's nothing we can do about that. 137 00:08:58,800 --> 00:09:00,557 Also, I don't think Paul Keating's an "exclusive." 138 00:09:00,640 --> 00:09:02,517 I think he's appearing on several networks. 139 00:09:02,600 --> 00:09:05,157 Okay, thanks again Noelene. Nothing we can do about that. 140 00:09:05,240 --> 00:09:07,277 You know, no other News Director would sign off on that. 141 00:09:07,360 --> 00:09:09,877 That is not true, okay, the ABC has comedians, 142 00:09:09,960 --> 00:09:11,517 you know that guy that does the impersonations. 143 00:09:11,600 --> 00:09:12,917 Lindsay, shit, we got to go. 144 00:09:13,000 --> 00:09:14,917 Dale, now that she's had a little showboat, 145 00:09:15,000 --> 00:09:17,397 I don't want any more hissy fits about this because, 146 00:09:17,480 --> 00:09:20,077 Little… Little Charlie has invested a lot of money 147 00:09:20,160 --> 00:09:22,117 in the News at Six and mate, he's not happy. 148 00:09:22,200 --> 00:09:23,436 He always seems upbeat. 149 00:09:23,519 --> 00:09:24,717 Yeah, right to your face. 150 00:09:24,800 --> 00:09:27,077 You know what he called you two the other night? 151 00:09:27,160 --> 00:09:28,796 The "silver couple of news." 152 00:09:28,879 --> 00:09:30,757 Sometimes you're the "bronze couple of news," 153 00:09:30,840 --> 00:09:33,917 and sometimes you're dangerously close to polished turd territory. 154 00:09:34,000 --> 00:09:36,837 - But our ratings have been consistent. - Jesus, Dale! 155 00:09:36,920 --> 00:09:38,397 The amount of money he has spent, 156 00:09:38,480 --> 00:09:41,077 he doesn't want consistent, especially on election night, 157 00:09:41,160 --> 00:09:43,560 and especially given the competition. 158 00:09:45,440 --> 00:09:49,077 Out of the ten previous elections that you've hosted, 159 00:09:49,160 --> 00:09:51,717 which ones in particular stand out? 160 00:09:51,800 --> 00:09:56,437 Well, it's hard to go past '69, Gorton versus Whitlam. 161 00:09:56,520 --> 00:09:59,077 And you were the first to call that one, correct? 162 00:09:59,160 --> 00:10:03,400 Just after 8pm, over an hour before the competition. 163 00:10:04,280 --> 00:10:07,317 Well, over the years you, ah, you develop an understanding 164 00:10:07,400 --> 00:10:08,837 of the key swing seats. 165 00:10:08,920 --> 00:10:13,360 It paid off in '69 and I'm sure it will tomorrow night. 166 00:10:14,720 --> 00:10:16,317 And what about you, Kay? 167 00:10:16,400 --> 00:10:19,960 Any childhood memories of watching Dad on election night? 168 00:10:22,320 --> 00:10:25,077 Ahh, I remember always loving it. 169 00:10:25,160 --> 00:10:28,237 It's the one night Mum let me eat sausages and chips for dinner. 170 00:10:28,320 --> 00:10:30,197 Ahh. 171 00:10:30,280 --> 00:10:32,317 And will there be sausages this Saturday? 172 00:10:32,400 --> 00:10:35,157 Oh, of course, with Kay back from London, 173 00:10:35,240 --> 00:10:38,037 I'll be doing all the favorites. 174 00:10:38,120 --> 00:10:41,037 Geoff, Saturday's also the first time 175 00:10:41,120 --> 00:10:42,757 that you'll be in direct competition 176 00:10:42,840 --> 00:10:44,960 with your former colleagues at the News at Six. 177 00:10:45,920 --> 00:10:47,477 You've had some strong words to say 178 00:10:47,560 --> 00:10:49,237 about the News at Six in the past. 179 00:10:49,320 --> 00:10:51,237 Well, I've said all I intend to say, Keith. 180 00:10:51,320 --> 00:10:53,400 Well, nothing to add a year down the track? 181 00:10:54,240 --> 00:10:58,477 We'd of course like to thank the viewers for all their cards, 182 00:10:58,560 --> 00:11:00,797 and letters, and to assure them 183 00:11:00,880 --> 00:11:02,877 that Geoff is absolutely thriving. 184 00:11:02,960 --> 00:11:05,357 The new network is wonderful, 185 00:11:05,440 --> 00:11:08,277 and we're just loving living a little closer to the city. 186 00:11:08,360 --> 00:11:11,637 Yes, but can I just ask, have you had any contact with Helen Norville… 187 00:11:11,720 --> 00:11:13,240 Let's move on, Keith. 188 00:11:16,120 --> 00:11:18,117 Yeah, ahh… 189 00:11:18,200 --> 00:11:22,637 Well, ah, thank you very much. 190 00:11:22,720 --> 00:11:25,037 Um, we might just get a family photo if we could. 191 00:11:25,120 --> 00:11:26,397 Okay. 192 00:11:26,480 --> 00:11:29,317 Would you mind just squeezing up a little bit, we can get a family shot. 193 00:11:29,400 --> 00:11:31,197 That'll be great. Thank you. 194 00:11:31,280 --> 00:11:32,837 Big smiles. 195 00:11:32,920 --> 00:11:34,517 Thank you. 196 00:11:34,600 --> 00:11:37,957 We so appreciate it, Cheryl. 197 00:11:38,040 --> 00:11:39,757 Um, are we still on for the fifth? 198 00:11:39,840 --> 00:11:41,717 If that's all right? 199 00:11:41,800 --> 00:11:43,997 I'd hate to get you into trouble with the News at Six. 200 00:11:44,080 --> 00:11:46,397 Oh no, no, I just don't tell them. 201 00:11:46,480 --> 00:11:48,757 Thank you. 202 00:11:48,840 --> 00:11:52,640 - Truly, no-one does it better. - Thank you. 203 00:11:53,960 --> 00:11:55,520 That went well. 204 00:11:58,320 --> 00:12:01,517 I do think it'll be worth doing a little bit of afternoon radio. 205 00:12:01,600 --> 00:12:03,397 - Evvie… - Just a couple of interviews… 206 00:12:03,480 --> 00:12:04,600 Enough! 207 00:12:08,080 --> 00:12:10,477 Oh take the dress. I bought it for you. 208 00:12:10,560 --> 00:12:11,837 I'm okay. 209 00:12:11,920 --> 00:12:15,837 Oh it looked really lovely, Kay. Very feminine. Stylish. 210 00:12:15,920 --> 00:12:19,277 Yes. It's the height of '87 style. 211 00:12:19,360 --> 00:12:21,837 You know what they say about sarcasm, darling. 212 00:12:21,920 --> 00:12:24,040 It's the lowest form of wit. 213 00:12:31,240 --> 00:12:32,557 Why isn't Mum going up? 214 00:12:32,640 --> 00:12:35,917 Well, Canberra's a touch bleak in the winter times. 215 00:12:36,000 --> 00:12:37,277 You want to escape her? 216 00:12:37,360 --> 00:12:39,037 - No, no, no. - I wouldn't blame you. 217 00:12:39,120 --> 00:12:40,560 Shhh. 218 00:12:41,920 --> 00:12:43,360 Wait. 219 00:12:54,280 --> 00:12:58,400 Drive carefully. 220 00:13:13,840 --> 00:13:17,237 You've got a single, Dale and Helen are in a full suite. 221 00:13:17,320 --> 00:13:19,197 Per diems. 222 00:13:19,280 --> 00:13:23,557 Um, sorry, if I order room service do I use the per diems? 223 00:13:23,640 --> 00:13:24,797 Or do I charge the room? 224 00:13:24,880 --> 00:13:26,637 Officially the per diem. 225 00:13:26,720 --> 00:13:30,360 Unofficially, most people charge the room and pocket the cash. 226 00:13:32,560 --> 00:13:36,317 They also tend to save the taxi vouchers for personal use. 227 00:13:36,400 --> 00:13:38,677 I'm sure Rob could tell you all about it. 228 00:13:38,760 --> 00:13:40,797 I don't know what you're talking about there. 229 00:13:40,880 --> 00:13:42,837 Jean! 230 00:13:42,920 --> 00:13:44,797 Ah Noels, just before you take off. 231 00:13:44,880 --> 00:13:47,157 Can I just get you to have a quick squizz at that late update script? 232 00:13:47,240 --> 00:13:48,677 - Yes. Of course. - Yeah? 233 00:13:48,760 --> 00:13:50,840 - Thanks, Jean. - Have a good time. 234 00:14:25,040 --> 00:14:26,397 - Hey. - Hmm. 235 00:14:26,480 --> 00:14:28,637 - How many stars is the hotel? - Four. 236 00:14:28,720 --> 00:14:31,080 Well, should I see if I can get a flight up? 237 00:14:31,640 --> 00:14:33,437 We don't have to tell your family. 238 00:14:33,520 --> 00:14:36,277 Well, it's just that Helen and Dale will be there. 239 00:14:36,360 --> 00:14:39,077 Yeah. I thought you wanted to start telling the office 240 00:14:39,160 --> 00:14:40,797 post-election. 241 00:14:40,880 --> 00:14:42,917 Well, not the very next day. 242 00:14:43,000 --> 00:14:45,077 Oh, okay, hmm… 243 00:14:45,160 --> 00:14:48,637 - But, how about when I get back… - Hm-mm. 244 00:14:48,720 --> 00:14:51,397 I pick you up and we use all my taxi vouchers 245 00:14:51,480 --> 00:14:54,597 and per diems, and I take you to Sizzler. 246 00:14:54,680 --> 00:14:57,200 Oh yes! 247 00:15:07,200 --> 00:15:08,597 Oh, wait thirty seconds, 248 00:15:08,680 --> 00:15:10,557 last time you came out two steps behind me 249 00:15:10,640 --> 00:15:12,157 and it was really obvious. 250 00:15:12,240 --> 00:15:13,800 Yeah, I'm gonna do that. 251 00:15:14,480 --> 00:15:15,477 Rob! 252 00:15:15,560 --> 00:15:19,040 Ahh sorry, you just told me that. Sorry. Sorry. Shhh. 253 00:15:19,760 --> 00:15:21,480 Shush. 254 00:16:02,240 --> 00:16:03,797 Hey Noelene. How are you? 255 00:16:03,880 --> 00:16:06,357 Hi guys. How you doing? Nice to see you all. 256 00:16:06,440 --> 00:16:08,557 The statistician is here. No sign of Gerry yet. 257 00:16:08,640 --> 00:16:09,717 What about Geoff? 258 00:16:09,800 --> 00:16:11,237 His network is here, they're two booths over. 259 00:16:11,320 --> 00:16:13,037 Well, we should go over and say hello. 260 00:16:13,120 --> 00:16:14,597 - Get it over and done with? - No! I'm not talking to him. 261 00:16:14,680 --> 00:16:16,037 This is Trevor. Data analyst. 262 00:16:16,120 --> 00:16:18,197 Hello, Helen. Lovely to meet you. Welcome. 263 00:16:18,280 --> 00:16:20,477 - Nice to meet you, Trevor. - So are we looking good for 7:45? 264 00:16:20,560 --> 00:16:25,157 Well, just between us, I think it will more like 7:15. 265 00:16:25,240 --> 00:16:26,917 7:15! Wow. 266 00:16:27,000 --> 00:16:29,797 I ran the results for '77, '80 and '83 and in each case 267 00:16:29,880 --> 00:16:32,277 the system would have the winner by 7:15. 268 00:16:32,360 --> 00:16:35,037 So it'll be earlier? Great. 269 00:16:35,120 --> 00:16:36,837 Okay, I made the assumption 270 00:16:36,920 --> 00:16:37,997 there'd be edible food here tonight. 271 00:16:38,080 --> 00:16:39,917 I'm guessing that was foolish. 272 00:16:40,000 --> 00:16:41,197 - Hi. - Wow! 273 00:16:41,280 --> 00:16:42,917 You honestly expect the viewers to focus on the politicians. 274 00:16:43,000 --> 00:16:44,637 - Welcome, Gerry. - How are you, Dale? 275 00:16:44,720 --> 00:16:48,557 Ahh, good. Um, I might go to the… 276 00:16:48,640 --> 00:16:50,597 Hey Ray, can I grab a glass of water? 277 00:16:50,680 --> 00:16:52,280 Thank you. 278 00:17:14,640 --> 00:17:16,317 Wow! 279 00:17:16,400 --> 00:17:20,040 Jesus! Rob, you look like a bloody Lowes catalogue. 280 00:17:21,200 --> 00:17:22,637 I got told it was casual. 281 00:17:22,720 --> 00:17:23,997 Yes mate, the rich pricks version of casual. 282 00:17:24,080 --> 00:17:26,437 - Very different. - Well, should I go and get changed? 283 00:17:26,520 --> 00:17:29,397 It'll take me 25 minutes to duck back, grab a jacket. 284 00:17:29,480 --> 00:17:31,877 No, no, no. Not enough time, you gotta go as you are. 285 00:17:31,960 --> 00:17:34,557 I don't wanna blot the copybook. I want an invite on that yacht. 286 00:17:34,640 --> 00:17:36,437 - What yacht? - He's got a three million dollar yacht. 287 00:17:36,520 --> 00:17:37,517 - No? - Yeah, yeah. 288 00:17:37,600 --> 00:17:38,717 - Does he? - He does, yeah. 289 00:17:38,800 --> 00:17:40,757 - Hello. - Hey. How are you? 290 00:17:40,840 --> 00:17:42,077 Follow me. 291 00:17:42,160 --> 00:17:43,480 Yep, thank you. 292 00:17:51,799 --> 00:17:53,440 Wow! 293 00:18:00,079 --> 00:18:01,637 It's bigger than the bar at Young & Jackson's. 294 00:18:01,720 --> 00:18:03,317 Here he is. 295 00:18:03,400 --> 00:18:04,956 Gentlemen, how are we? 296 00:18:05,039 --> 00:18:06,357 Good thanks, Charlie. How are you? 297 00:18:06,440 --> 00:18:08,917 Yeah, good mate. What, you off to the races after this? 298 00:18:09,000 --> 00:18:11,476 - Sorry? - I got one of the old man's bookies if… 299 00:18:11,559 --> 00:18:14,197 Hey, so just saw an ad for the competition. 300 00:18:14,280 --> 00:18:17,517 Their big interview is some senator I've never heard of. 301 00:18:17,600 --> 00:18:19,077 We've got the bloody Treasurer. 302 00:18:19,160 --> 00:18:21,477 Yeah, yeah… That you Dermott? 303 00:18:21,560 --> 00:18:22,797 - Dennis. - Dennis. 304 00:18:22,880 --> 00:18:24,277 It was, ah, Noels. 305 00:18:24,360 --> 00:18:25,837 Do I know Noel? 306 00:18:25,920 --> 00:18:27,557 Yeah, Noelene, she's a producer… 307 00:18:27,640 --> 00:18:28,717 Producer, yes! 308 00:18:28,800 --> 00:18:30,797 She sent about 800 calls to Keating's office. 309 00:18:30,880 --> 00:18:31,997 Wore them down. She's… 310 00:18:32,080 --> 00:18:33,717 Yes, I made a call too, to Paul. 311 00:18:33,800 --> 00:18:36,517 Yeah, people say I'm a bit like Keating, actually, you know. 312 00:18:36,600 --> 00:18:37,837 Not physically of course. 313 00:18:37,920 --> 00:18:40,597 Just a sort of a, certain gravitas, or something. 314 00:18:40,680 --> 00:18:41,917 Their words, not… 315 00:18:42,000 --> 00:18:43,240 I see it. 316 00:18:44,400 --> 00:18:47,277 So, just us tonight boys. 317 00:18:47,360 --> 00:18:48,557 A casual seafood buffet. 318 00:18:48,640 --> 00:18:50,317 Grab yourselves a drink. Make yourselves at home, hey. 319 00:18:50,400 --> 00:18:51,677 - Beautiful. - Yeah. 320 00:18:51,760 --> 00:18:54,040 You, ah, you want to take care of that please love? 321 00:18:58,520 --> 00:18:59,920 Thank you. 322 00:19:02,320 --> 00:19:03,600 Young Dale. 323 00:19:04,840 --> 00:19:06,997 - Geoff! - Good to see you. 324 00:19:07,080 --> 00:19:08,477 Hello. 325 00:19:08,560 --> 00:19:10,517 And congratulations on the new network. 326 00:19:10,600 --> 00:19:13,397 My mother's terribly conflicted on who to watch tonight. 327 00:19:13,480 --> 00:19:15,200 Is Helen with you? 328 00:19:16,800 --> 00:19:17,837 Yep. 329 00:19:17,920 --> 00:19:20,317 I gather you'll be delivering the result 330 00:19:20,400 --> 00:19:21,720 by 7:45, guaranteed. 331 00:19:23,840 --> 00:19:25,077 Well… 332 00:19:25,160 --> 00:19:27,197 I don't fully understand 333 00:19:27,280 --> 00:19:29,197 the computer technology myself but… 334 00:19:29,280 --> 00:19:30,917 Well, careful what you wish for. 335 00:19:31,000 --> 00:19:33,680 Three hours is a very long time to fill. 336 00:19:35,560 --> 00:19:37,960 - Come on, Paul. - Yep. 337 00:19:47,520 --> 00:19:49,597 - I just saw Geoff. - I don't care. 338 00:19:49,680 --> 00:19:51,077 Thirty seconds. 339 00:19:51,160 --> 00:19:54,437 - Noelene, you got those teeth pictures? - Teeth pictures? 340 00:19:54,520 --> 00:19:56,557 Yep. Yep. All four. 341 00:19:56,640 --> 00:19:58,077 Hmm. Yeah I thought I could say, 342 00:19:58,160 --> 00:20:01,757 "What's always stood out to me about Australian elections is the teeth." 343 00:20:01,840 --> 00:20:03,917 Then we'd super up pictures of Howard, Hawke, 344 00:20:04,000 --> 00:20:05,677 Peacock and Keating's teeth, 345 00:20:05,760 --> 00:20:07,677 and I'd do a comedic dental assessment of them. 346 00:20:07,760 --> 00:20:10,077 Positions please. 347 00:20:10,160 --> 00:20:11,517 I'm terrifying you, aren't I? 348 00:20:11,600 --> 00:20:12,957 No. 349 00:20:13,040 --> 00:20:14,717 And here we go. 350 00:20:14,800 --> 00:20:20,360 And in ten, nine, eight, seven, six… 351 00:20:26,200 --> 00:20:28,237 Good evening ladies and gentlemen, 352 00:20:28,320 --> 00:20:30,157 and welcome to the National Tally Room 353 00:20:30,240 --> 00:20:32,717 for election night 1987. 354 00:20:32,800 --> 00:20:34,837 - I'm Helen Norville. - And I'm Dale Jennings. 355 00:20:34,920 --> 00:20:36,197 It's a freezing night 356 00:20:36,280 --> 00:20:38,157 here in our nation's capital, and the Tally Room 357 00:20:38,240 --> 00:20:40,157 is filling up with hundreds of journalists, 358 00:20:40,240 --> 00:20:42,837 party members, even some members of the public. 359 00:20:42,920 --> 00:20:45,077 All of them are looking to the boards behind us, 360 00:20:45,160 --> 00:20:47,677 anxiously waiting for those first crucial results 361 00:20:47,760 --> 00:20:48,957 to start coming through. 362 00:20:49,040 --> 00:20:50,837 Polling booths on the East Coast… 363 00:20:50,920 --> 00:20:52,677 It's a nice set. 364 00:20:52,760 --> 00:20:54,560 Very nice. 365 00:20:55,760 --> 00:20:57,640 - Good design. - Yeah. 366 00:20:59,000 --> 00:21:02,357 …on the News at Six, Datamax computer. Welcome. 367 00:21:02,440 --> 00:21:03,797 Ah, thank you, Helen. 368 00:21:03,880 --> 00:21:06,397 So, what percentage of votes need to be counted 369 00:21:06,480 --> 00:21:09,357 before you can convincingly call for a winner? 370 00:21:09,440 --> 00:21:11,360 Actually, just four or five percent. 371 00:21:12,920 --> 00:21:14,277 Remarkable, isn't it? 372 00:21:14,360 --> 00:21:17,237 And we could reach that point very early, so stay tuned. 373 00:21:17,320 --> 00:21:19,197 No, we reach that point at 7:45, 374 00:21:19,280 --> 00:21:22,597 really got to hammer that, Lindsay. It's 7:45. 375 00:21:22,680 --> 00:21:24,157 Yeah, yeah, yeah. We got a chyron 376 00:21:24,240 --> 00:21:27,277 that's really gonna punch 7:45. It is coming, it is coming. 377 00:21:27,360 --> 00:21:29,000 Mind if we have a quick flip? 378 00:21:32,280 --> 00:21:34,917 It truly wouldn't be an election night without him. 379 00:21:35,000 --> 00:21:37,877 I'm so thrilled to welcome a television icon, 380 00:21:37,960 --> 00:21:40,277 Mr. Geoff Walters. 381 00:21:40,360 --> 00:21:43,680 Good evening to viewers across this vast, great nation. 382 00:21:45,640 --> 00:21:47,477 …on this most critical of nights. 383 00:21:47,560 --> 00:21:49,117 They're letting him write his own script, mate. 384 00:21:49,200 --> 00:21:50,640 This is going to end in tears. 385 00:21:52,960 --> 00:21:54,597 …I'm happy to confirm 386 00:21:54,680 --> 00:21:56,117 that from August onward, 387 00:21:56,200 --> 00:21:59,757 I'll be on screen five nights a week with a brand-new show, 388 00:21:59,840 --> 00:22:01,037 "The Walters Report." 389 00:22:01,120 --> 00:22:03,677 A half hour of hard-hitting current affairs… 390 00:22:03,760 --> 00:22:05,477 - Awful name. - Terrible. 391 00:22:05,560 --> 00:22:07,557 Are they axing Quizmasters? 392 00:22:07,640 --> 00:22:08,757 People will be very excited 393 00:22:08,840 --> 00:22:10,117 to have you back on their screens. 394 00:22:10,200 --> 00:22:12,597 But right now, the East Coast polls have closed. 395 00:22:12,680 --> 00:22:14,277 So let's cross to Bankstown, 396 00:22:14,360 --> 00:22:16,437 where Federal Treasurer, Paul Keating 397 00:22:16,520 --> 00:22:19,317 is arriving to watch the results in his home seat… 398 00:22:19,400 --> 00:22:20,800 Wait! Bankstown? 399 00:22:22,160 --> 00:22:24,637 Keating's confirmed for our desk, isn't he? 400 00:22:24,720 --> 00:22:26,197 Yes. 401 00:22:26,280 --> 00:22:27,517 Yes, he is. 402 00:22:27,600 --> 00:22:28,997 So? 403 00:22:29,080 --> 00:22:31,397 - Yep. Is this live? - It's live, Lindsay. 404 00:22:31,480 --> 00:22:34,677 Er, look, Dennis, why don't you call Noelene, 405 00:22:34,760 --> 00:22:36,077 just to check on it? 406 00:22:36,160 --> 00:22:37,157 Yep. Great idea. 407 00:22:37,240 --> 00:22:38,517 Marta! 408 00:22:38,600 --> 00:22:39,640 Phone! 409 00:22:43,560 --> 00:22:44,957 Thank you, Marta. 410 00:22:45,040 --> 00:22:47,437 - This guy. - Oh great. Thank you. 411 00:22:47,520 --> 00:22:49,080 You can use it anywhere. 412 00:22:52,040 --> 00:22:53,280 Pick up! 413 00:22:57,000 --> 00:22:58,397 Tally Room. Noelene speaking. 414 00:22:58,480 --> 00:23:01,917 Yes! Hi, it's Dennis. So we just flipped to Geoff's coverage 415 00:23:02,000 --> 00:23:05,077 and there's live footage of Keating from Bankstown! 416 00:23:05,160 --> 00:23:06,317 I don't think so. 417 00:23:06,400 --> 00:23:08,197 Bankstown! Sydney. Five hours from you. 418 00:23:08,280 --> 00:23:10,917 I know where it is. He was always scheduled to spend the day in Bankstown, 419 00:23:11,000 --> 00:23:13,197 then head to Canberra in the afternoon. It can't have been live footage. 420 00:23:13,280 --> 00:23:16,000 It was live footage, Noelene, because it was dark there. 421 00:23:16,720 --> 00:23:18,317 Er, I might call his media advisor. 422 00:23:18,400 --> 00:23:19,517 Give me that thing here! 423 00:23:19,600 --> 00:23:21,917 Listen you, I've got some notes for Helen and Dale. 424 00:23:22,000 --> 00:23:23,760 You get a pen and a shitload of paper. 425 00:23:27,200 --> 00:23:29,160 Mm-hmm. 426 00:23:35,040 --> 00:23:36,957 Sorry, just a couple of notes from Lindsay. 427 00:23:37,040 --> 00:23:38,917 - What? - He doesn't want you to be so vague 428 00:23:39,000 --> 00:23:41,797 about the time of the results. Keep reiterating the 7:45 guarantee. 429 00:23:41,880 --> 00:23:43,637 - Yeah but it could be earlier. - I'm just relaying. 430 00:23:43,720 --> 00:23:45,237 Also the CEO wants a big build up. 431 00:23:45,320 --> 00:23:46,477 "Get your dinners now." "Top up your drinks." 432 00:23:46,560 --> 00:23:48,637 - "The big moment's coming." - And we're back in twenty. 433 00:23:48,720 --> 00:23:50,437 I am not going to be dictated to by Little Charlie, 434 00:23:50,520 --> 00:23:51,517 especially not live on air. 435 00:23:51,600 --> 00:23:53,157 We can definitely weave in a little bit… 436 00:23:53,240 --> 00:23:55,317 No! I'm not going to say, "Come on get your dinners, please." 437 00:23:55,400 --> 00:23:56,477 It's not Romper Room. 438 00:23:56,560 --> 00:23:57,957 We don't have to use those words necessarily. 439 00:23:58,040 --> 00:23:59,437 Wrap it up! Ten seconds. 440 00:23:59,520 --> 00:24:01,157 Charlie's rung my staff with joke suggestions 441 00:24:01,240 --> 00:24:02,477 before three of my shows. 442 00:24:02,560 --> 00:24:04,917 - They were all terrible. - You see, you just ignored them right? 443 00:24:05,000 --> 00:24:06,637 Oh know, I said them, but I've got no integrity. 444 00:24:06,720 --> 00:24:08,240 You stick to your guns. 445 00:24:10,240 --> 00:24:11,797 Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, 446 00:24:11,880 --> 00:24:14,237 and welcome back to election night '87. 447 00:24:14,320 --> 00:24:15,677 Where the nation decides. 448 00:24:15,760 --> 00:24:18,157 We have 21 percent of the vote counted 449 00:24:18,240 --> 00:24:22,477 in the seat of Forde, and appear to be seeing a swing 450 00:24:22,560 --> 00:24:24,877 to the opposition. Is that right, Geoff? 451 00:24:24,960 --> 00:24:26,877 Just me. 452 00:24:26,960 --> 00:24:28,957 …and Forde, as you know is in Queensland, 453 00:24:29,040 --> 00:24:30,637 and it is, of course, a swing seat. 454 00:24:30,720 --> 00:24:32,240 How's it going? 455 00:24:33,400 --> 00:24:35,080 Ah, it's still early. 456 00:24:35,840 --> 00:24:38,557 - I got the sausages. - I'm all right. 457 00:24:38,640 --> 00:24:41,077 Oh, you sure? It's tradition. 458 00:24:41,160 --> 00:24:43,040 Yeah. I'll just have a drink, thanks. 459 00:24:44,480 --> 00:24:45,640 Is Scott joining us? 460 00:24:48,680 --> 00:24:50,237 What? 461 00:24:50,320 --> 00:24:51,440 It's over with Scott. 462 00:24:52,440 --> 00:24:54,720 - When did that happen? - Last week. 463 00:24:55,720 --> 00:24:57,517 Aw, darling. 464 00:24:57,600 --> 00:25:00,877 Come on, Mum. Don't pretend like you're not happy about it. 465 00:25:00,960 --> 00:25:02,997 Of course I'm not. 466 00:25:03,080 --> 00:25:05,000 No, he was a very… 467 00:25:05,880 --> 00:25:07,037 He was a pleasant man. 468 00:25:07,120 --> 00:25:09,040 - You hated him. - No! 469 00:25:10,760 --> 00:25:13,597 No, I just wondered if he had enough drive for you. 470 00:25:13,680 --> 00:25:15,757 Well, he's pissed off without paying the rent, 471 00:25:15,840 --> 00:25:17,480 so I don't have that 200 dollars. 472 00:25:19,160 --> 00:25:20,880 He's a prick. 473 00:25:22,680 --> 00:25:25,437 Well, do you want your father to call him about that? 474 00:25:25,520 --> 00:25:26,917 No, it's just 200 dollars. 475 00:25:27,000 --> 00:25:29,957 Well, technically your father is Scott's landlord… 476 00:25:30,040 --> 00:25:32,277 Mum, I've just told you I've broken up, 477 00:25:32,360 --> 00:25:33,800 and you're chasing rent. 478 00:25:35,600 --> 00:25:37,040 Sorry. 479 00:25:38,720 --> 00:25:40,280 Sure you don't want the sausages? 480 00:25:41,760 --> 00:25:43,200 Fine. 481 00:25:46,400 --> 00:25:48,517 …and there was an early morning surge to vote. 482 00:25:48,600 --> 00:25:50,717 By lunchtime the crowds had thinned… 483 00:25:50,800 --> 00:25:52,357 Yes, I called his campaign office. 484 00:25:52,440 --> 00:25:54,597 They directed me to his electorate office. 485 00:25:54,680 --> 00:25:57,640 He's the Treasurer of Australia. Someone must know where he is. 486 00:25:58,360 --> 00:26:00,680 Can you at least give me the name of the venue in Bankstown? 487 00:26:02,240 --> 00:26:04,357 Well, we are just a quarter of an hour away 488 00:26:04,440 --> 00:26:05,837 from that crucial moment, 489 00:26:05,920 --> 00:26:08,277 so Australia, clear away the dinner plates 490 00:26:08,360 --> 00:26:09,637 and top up those drinks, 491 00:26:09,720 --> 00:26:12,397 because as per the News at Six 7:45 guarantee 492 00:26:12,480 --> 00:26:13,957 the moment is imminent. 493 00:26:14,040 --> 00:26:16,037 So Trevor, with four percent now counted… 494 00:26:16,120 --> 00:26:17,560 Yeah, it's better. 495 00:26:18,480 --> 00:26:20,637 You wouldn't say he sold it though, would you? 496 00:26:20,720 --> 00:26:22,277 …I can confirm that the vote 497 00:26:22,360 --> 00:26:24,997 is down for Labor, but not necessarily down evenly. 498 00:26:25,080 --> 00:26:27,797 So there is a negative swing against the Government? 499 00:26:27,880 --> 00:26:29,957 In some places, yes. 500 00:26:30,040 --> 00:26:33,077 Definitely New South Wales but not in others. 501 00:26:33,160 --> 00:26:35,557 In fact, their vote is up in some surprising places. 502 00:26:35,640 --> 00:26:40,077 So, yeah, it may or it may not be a swing. 503 00:26:40,160 --> 00:26:43,557 Well, Gerry Carroll thinks he's identified a surprising factor 504 00:26:43,640 --> 00:26:45,557 at play in the 1987 campaign. 505 00:26:45,640 --> 00:26:47,237 Gerry, can you illuminate us? 506 00:26:47,320 --> 00:26:48,917 Why, of course, Dale. 507 00:26:49,000 --> 00:26:52,357 For me this election has all been about the dental work… 508 00:26:52,440 --> 00:26:53,517 Is there a problem? 509 00:26:53,600 --> 00:26:55,957 No, no, no, I'm just, I'm just inputting. 510 00:26:56,040 --> 00:26:58,197 You said 7:15, it's just turned 7:30. 511 00:26:58,280 --> 00:26:59,437 Yeah, yeah, well the program was built 512 00:26:59,520 --> 00:27:01,077 to work off national swings, so… 513 00:27:01,160 --> 00:27:02,917 Is 7:45 a risk, Trevor? 514 00:27:03,000 --> 00:27:06,397 Okay, the way it processes is, is, is, that, that… 515 00:27:06,480 --> 00:27:09,757 Look, I could explain it to you or I could keep inputting data, 516 00:27:09,840 --> 00:27:13,157 and actually get us there, which is what I think you want. 517 00:27:13,240 --> 00:27:14,477 …with what little space that's left 518 00:27:14,560 --> 00:27:15,997 being dedicated to his eyebrows, 519 00:27:16,080 --> 00:27:17,517 um, it leaves you in a position 520 00:27:17,600 --> 00:27:19,800 of not being sure what brush to reach for. 521 00:27:21,080 --> 00:27:23,277 …Paul Keating on the other hand, 522 00:27:23,360 --> 00:27:26,197 rarely, if ever, reveals a tooth for obvious reasoning… 523 00:27:26,280 --> 00:27:28,157 Paul, I'm narrowing my focus 524 00:27:28,240 --> 00:27:29,757 to the eight seats I'm listing here. 525 00:27:29,840 --> 00:27:32,357 Could I ask you to update me as soon as any new figures come in? 526 00:27:32,440 --> 00:27:33,917 - Yeah. - And also, 527 00:27:34,000 --> 00:27:36,437 let me know what happens at 7:45 on News at Six. 528 00:27:36,520 --> 00:27:37,597 Okay. 529 00:27:37,680 --> 00:27:39,517 800 calls you make. For what? 530 00:27:39,600 --> 00:27:42,477 His office said they tried to call. It was a last-minute change just this afternoon. 531 00:27:42,560 --> 00:27:43,877 The results were looking tight 532 00:27:43,960 --> 00:27:45,357 so Keating wanted to stay in Bankstown 533 00:27:45,440 --> 00:27:46,877 instead of coming to Canberra. 534 00:27:46,960 --> 00:27:48,837 Fuck me sideways! 535 00:27:48,920 --> 00:27:50,917 Send a link truck to Bankstown and do it as a live cross. 536 00:27:51,000 --> 00:27:53,277 Well, I have sent a link truck, but there's a technical issue here. 537 00:27:53,360 --> 00:27:56,317 Our OB van isn't getting return audio. They can't work out why. 538 00:27:56,400 --> 00:27:58,717 But right now Keating wouldn't be able to hear us. 539 00:27:58,800 --> 00:27:59,797 We need a studio. 540 00:27:59,880 --> 00:28:01,197 Give me that thing, will you? 541 00:28:01,280 --> 00:28:03,197 Listen Noelene, I want you to tell me this. 542 00:28:03,280 --> 00:28:04,997 I want to hear it from you. 543 00:28:05,080 --> 00:28:06,957 That both our relentlessly advertised features, 544 00:28:07,040 --> 00:28:10,957 the 7:45 verdict, and Paul fucking Keating live, 545 00:28:11,040 --> 00:28:13,437 - has come a gutsa! - Look… Just… 546 00:28:13,520 --> 00:28:15,157 There's a studio in Parliament House, 547 00:28:15,240 --> 00:28:17,397 they use it for live crosses every now and then. 548 00:28:17,480 --> 00:28:19,197 Okay? You're going to have to send Dale or Helen there. 549 00:28:19,280 --> 00:28:20,277 Well, how far away is it? 550 00:28:20,360 --> 00:28:22,157 I don't know, it's Canberra. It's a glorified country town! 551 00:28:22,240 --> 00:28:24,837 Look, I'm just going to make some phone calls, right. 552 00:28:24,920 --> 00:28:27,157 Is that off? Have I turned it off? 553 00:28:27,240 --> 00:28:31,477 I think we'll win, but er, it's just silly 554 00:28:31,560 --> 00:28:33,360 to jump in too quickly. 555 00:28:34,040 --> 00:28:36,800 So I hear you're a bit of a sailing man, Charlie. 556 00:28:38,040 --> 00:28:39,760 Not really. 557 00:28:42,520 --> 00:28:43,957 You've got one minute, Trevor. 558 00:28:44,040 --> 00:28:46,757 Sorry, I presently cannot focus my left eye. 559 00:28:46,840 --> 00:28:49,557 I think, I think that we just have to, we just have to say 560 00:28:49,640 --> 00:28:51,037 that the guarantee's just not going to happen. 561 00:28:51,120 --> 00:28:52,357 We can't do it like that, 562 00:28:52,440 --> 00:28:53,997 we have to say that, "We're in uncharted territory." 563 00:28:54,080 --> 00:28:55,877 - "That we're on a knife's edge." - Twenty seconds. 564 00:28:55,960 --> 00:28:57,597 But it might not actually be a knife's edge. 565 00:28:57,680 --> 00:28:59,477 Okay, we're a ship that's tossed at sea. 566 00:28:59,560 --> 00:29:00,797 It doesn't even make any sense. 567 00:29:00,880 --> 00:29:02,157 Just take the CEO out of your head. 568 00:29:02,240 --> 00:29:03,837 I wasn't thinking of the CEO, okay. 569 00:29:03,920 --> 00:29:06,717 The result has defied the most advanced computer technology, 570 00:29:06,800 --> 00:29:08,920 - and all we can do is sit and wait. - Okay. 571 00:29:09,680 --> 00:29:11,197 Well, ladies and gentlemen, 572 00:29:11,280 --> 00:29:13,717 we have hit that crucial time of 7:45 573 00:29:13,800 --> 00:29:17,037 and we have found ourselves in uncharted territory. 574 00:29:17,120 --> 00:29:20,397 They say that the news never stops. 575 00:29:20,480 --> 00:29:22,837 Dale, I think we can add to that. 576 00:29:22,920 --> 00:29:26,117 The news can never, truly, deliver a guarantee. 577 00:29:26,200 --> 00:29:27,557 What, is that a sledge at the promo? 578 00:29:27,640 --> 00:29:29,397 With 70 percent of the vote now counted, 579 00:29:29,480 --> 00:29:30,877 the results have defied 580 00:29:30,960 --> 00:29:33,677 our state-of-the-art Datamax computer system. 581 00:29:33,760 --> 00:29:35,237 Jesus Christ! 582 00:29:35,320 --> 00:29:36,797 …you're going to have to keep watching, 583 00:29:36,880 --> 00:29:39,677 because it looks like we're in for a rollercoaster of a night. 584 00:29:39,760 --> 00:29:42,517 There are a million people changing the channel right now. 585 00:29:42,600 --> 00:29:44,637 I should, should I go get Lindsay? 586 00:29:44,720 --> 00:29:46,437 Who dropped the ball here, mate? 587 00:29:46,520 --> 00:29:47,557 Was it Noelene? 588 00:29:47,640 --> 00:29:49,157 Ah no, absolutely not. 589 00:29:49,240 --> 00:29:50,837 But should, I'll just see if I can find them. 590 00:29:50,920 --> 00:29:52,877 Do that, get rid of the data bloke, 591 00:29:52,960 --> 00:29:55,557 and tell Lindsay to get Keating on that fucking desk. 592 00:29:55,640 --> 00:29:57,037 All right. 593 00:29:57,120 --> 00:30:00,037 Hey, the News at Six didn't call it. 594 00:30:00,120 --> 00:30:02,397 They're still just reading individual seat results. 595 00:30:02,480 --> 00:30:04,557 I would describe it as "very boring." 596 00:30:04,640 --> 00:30:06,877 I need you to give me one more update on Barton, 597 00:30:06,960 --> 00:30:09,480 and ah, one more on Rankin. 598 00:30:10,800 --> 00:30:12,997 Rankin and Barton, okay. 599 00:30:13,080 --> 00:30:17,120 Paddy, I'd say five minutes. 600 00:30:20,480 --> 00:30:21,957 Five, four… 601 00:30:22,040 --> 00:30:24,837 Well, let's have a look at some of the ALP seats 602 00:30:24,920 --> 00:30:26,717 where the Liberal Party is leading. 603 00:30:26,800 --> 00:30:29,837 First up, Chisholm. Chisholm is in Victoria. 604 00:30:29,920 --> 00:30:34,477 Currently held by Helen Mayer by a margin of 0.2 percent. 605 00:30:34,560 --> 00:30:36,997 The Liberal Party candidate Dr. Aldridge 606 00:30:37,080 --> 00:30:39,677 has run a very high profile campaign. 607 00:30:39,760 --> 00:30:44,997 Dr. Aldridge is sitting on 47.6 percent of the primary vote. 608 00:30:45,080 --> 00:30:46,517 If that trajectory maintains 609 00:30:46,600 --> 00:30:49,280 Dr. Aldridge will probably be… 610 00:30:51,600 --> 00:30:53,037 Well, ladies and gentlemen, 611 00:30:53,120 --> 00:30:56,797 Mr. Walters has been furiously doing his sums over here, 612 00:30:56,880 --> 00:31:00,797 and it looks as though he has something that he wants to say. 613 00:31:00,880 --> 00:31:02,360 Geoff? 614 00:31:03,200 --> 00:31:04,757 Ooh, Kay? 615 00:31:04,840 --> 00:31:07,437 Well, thus far we've been focused on the… 616 00:31:07,520 --> 00:31:08,717 Darling? 617 00:31:08,800 --> 00:31:10,957 …the percentage of the overall vote… 618 00:31:11,040 --> 00:31:12,117 Kay? 619 00:31:12,200 --> 00:31:14,757 …results like this always going to be dictated by the number… 620 00:31:14,840 --> 00:31:16,557 - Is he calling it? - I think so. 621 00:31:16,640 --> 00:31:18,877 The Labor Government came in tonight 622 00:31:18,960 --> 00:31:21,837 with a 16 seat advantage. Their overall vote is clearly down. 623 00:31:21,920 --> 00:31:23,957 But Paddy, as I see it, 624 00:31:24,040 --> 00:31:26,517 the Labor Government, to lose tonight, 625 00:31:26,600 --> 00:31:28,797 they would need to lose the five following seats, 626 00:31:28,880 --> 00:31:33,320 and they are, Hinkler, Barton, Rankin, Bendigo and… 627 00:31:34,760 --> 00:31:35,800 Hawker. 628 00:31:36,840 --> 00:31:41,557 As it stands, I believe Labor can be very confident 629 00:31:41,640 --> 00:31:43,080 of holding all five. 630 00:31:44,120 --> 00:31:48,157 So on the basis of that, I am prepared to declare, 631 00:31:48,240 --> 00:31:50,277 Labor, The Hawke Government… 632 00:31:50,360 --> 00:31:52,757 …the winner tonight. 633 00:31:52,840 --> 00:31:55,480 …is Peter Paroulakis and the Labor… 634 00:31:58,680 --> 00:32:01,117 Well, Dale, it sounds like some good news 635 00:32:01,200 --> 00:32:02,480 has emerged from down there. 636 00:32:03,880 --> 00:32:06,077 You heard it here first. 637 00:32:06,160 --> 00:32:10,317 Geoff Walters, the veteran of so many Federal elections, 638 00:32:10,400 --> 00:32:11,717 has declared that… 639 00:32:11,800 --> 00:32:14,717 Oh, live telly hey! It's like juggling eggs on a rollercoaster 640 00:32:14,800 --> 00:32:17,037 but mate, Charlie, I think we're definitely well 641 00:32:17,120 --> 00:32:18,480 and truly on track. 642 00:32:19,400 --> 00:32:21,117 Walter's just called it for Hawke. 643 00:32:21,200 --> 00:32:24,557 …there's clearly a lot of budget discontent 644 00:32:24,640 --> 00:32:27,157 out there from both sides, but ultimately it was… 645 00:32:27,240 --> 00:32:28,760 - Lindsay? - Mmm? 646 00:32:30,120 --> 00:32:31,677 Where is Paul Keating? 647 00:32:31,760 --> 00:32:34,957 Do you think this loss will mark the end of John… 648 00:32:35,040 --> 00:32:38,120 Dennis, where is Paul Keating? 649 00:32:42,840 --> 00:32:45,557 We might… We'll go to a break 650 00:32:45,640 --> 00:32:48,797 and we'll be back with so much more, including hopefully 651 00:32:48,880 --> 00:32:50,640 that result, in just a moment. 652 00:32:53,320 --> 00:32:55,197 Geoff just called it for Labor. 653 00:32:55,280 --> 00:32:56,677 What? 654 00:32:56,760 --> 00:32:58,357 I don't know how, I don't know how you can say that 655 00:32:58,440 --> 00:33:00,037 with so little of the West Australian vote counted. 656 00:33:00,120 --> 00:33:01,917 Trevor, I'm going to have to ask you to step off camera 657 00:33:02,000 --> 00:33:03,437 for the rest of the telecast. 658 00:33:03,520 --> 00:33:05,357 Come on mate. 30 seconds. 659 00:33:05,440 --> 00:33:07,277 I'm just, 10, 10 minutes. That's all I… 660 00:33:07,360 --> 00:33:09,437 Dale and Helen will call the result themselves. 661 00:33:09,520 --> 00:33:10,880 Ten? 662 00:33:12,120 --> 00:33:14,200 - Yep, okay. - I'm really sorry. 663 00:33:17,600 --> 00:33:18,917 I also have a Keating update. 664 00:33:19,000 --> 00:33:21,197 I think we still have him but not on our desk. 665 00:33:21,280 --> 00:33:24,757 He didn't come to Canberra this afternoon. I'm so sorry, there's a link truck 666 00:33:24,840 --> 00:33:26,437 already heading out to him in Bankstown. 667 00:33:26,520 --> 00:33:27,997 Okay, so then it's just a cross. 668 00:33:28,080 --> 00:33:30,077 Yes, but unfortunately not with you. 669 00:33:30,160 --> 00:33:32,317 Our OB van is having issues with return audio. 670 00:33:32,400 --> 00:33:34,997 We need a studio and the closest studio is out in Parliament House. 671 00:33:35,080 --> 00:33:36,557 Okay, well that's, that's, that's, that's 672 00:33:36,640 --> 00:33:37,757 that's 10 minutes we can do that. 673 00:33:37,840 --> 00:33:39,157 - I can get us there in 10. - No, hang on. 674 00:33:39,240 --> 00:33:40,877 Including leaving here and setting up 675 00:33:40,960 --> 00:33:42,557 is probably more like 20 and Charlie's demanding 676 00:33:42,640 --> 00:33:44,437 that he be interviewed right now. 677 00:33:44,520 --> 00:33:45,837 You get me Charlie Tate on the phone right now. 678 00:33:45,920 --> 00:33:47,237 Well I don't have his number. 679 00:33:47,320 --> 00:33:49,357 I don't care what he thinks. Just call Parliament and tell them 680 00:33:49,440 --> 00:33:51,397 that we're going to use the studio. We'll be there right now. 681 00:33:51,480 --> 00:33:52,477 In 20 minutes? 682 00:33:52,560 --> 00:33:54,157 If we don't do the Keating interview then all we've got 683 00:33:54,240 --> 00:33:56,597 is like a failed guarantee and some fucking jokes about Hawke's teeth. 684 00:33:56,680 --> 00:33:58,400 As fast as you possibly can! 685 00:33:59,640 --> 00:34:02,917 Welcome back to the National Tally room in Canberra 686 00:34:03,000 --> 00:34:05,877 where a sense of jubilation has taken root 687 00:34:05,960 --> 00:34:07,677 amongst the Labor supporters 688 00:34:07,760 --> 00:34:10,117 with the breaking news that Bob Hawke 689 00:34:10,200 --> 00:34:13,037 will be re-elected Prime Minister of Australia 690 00:34:13,120 --> 00:34:15,160 for a historic third term. 691 00:34:20,280 --> 00:34:22,677 And what are your celebration plans? 692 00:34:22,760 --> 00:34:24,240 Oh, ah, several cups of tea. 693 00:34:27,960 --> 00:34:29,917 This is going to be the highlight of the telecast, trust me. 694 00:34:30,000 --> 00:34:31,397 30 seconds. 695 00:34:31,480 --> 00:34:34,637 Are you just imagining more comedic observations, or? 696 00:34:34,720 --> 00:34:36,437 Just ask me the same questions 697 00:34:36,520 --> 00:34:38,840 you'd ask a political analyst and let me answer it. 698 00:34:39,960 --> 00:34:42,797 - Don't worry about being funny. - Thanks. 699 00:34:42,880 --> 00:34:44,920 And here we go. 700 00:34:46,600 --> 00:34:48,797 - What's this? - It's straight vodka. 701 00:34:48,880 --> 00:34:52,397 - I haven't had a sip of water all night. - Seven, six… 702 00:34:52,480 --> 00:34:54,957 My face goes red with spirits. 703 00:34:55,040 --> 00:34:56,237 You're wearing makeup. 704 00:34:56,320 --> 00:34:57,796 A victorious Bob Hawke there 705 00:34:57,879 --> 00:35:00,397 in Melbourne after a third election victory 706 00:35:00,480 --> 00:35:02,876 and with me now is noted political analyst, 707 00:35:02,959 --> 00:35:04,597 Mr. Gerry Carroll. 708 00:35:04,680 --> 00:35:07,077 So, Gerry… 709 00:35:07,160 --> 00:35:09,437 You told me that Keating was on his way. 710 00:35:09,520 --> 00:35:11,836 Charlie, it'll be on in a second. 711 00:35:11,919 --> 00:35:14,237 It'll be well worth the wait. Keating will put on a good show. 712 00:35:14,320 --> 00:35:15,717 You just sit tight, mate. 713 00:35:15,800 --> 00:35:18,237 Well, Dale, but I think Johnny 714 00:35:18,320 --> 00:35:20,796 will probably move towards his natural calling in life 715 00:35:20,879 --> 00:35:23,237 which has always been suburban solicitor 716 00:35:23,320 --> 00:35:25,237 and I think we should be happy for him. 717 00:35:25,320 --> 00:35:26,957 No, no, no, no, no, no! 718 00:35:27,040 --> 00:35:29,919 Sorry. I meant the next one. The next one! Sorry! 719 00:35:36,480 --> 00:35:38,917 So ultimately this result comes as no surprise to you? 720 00:35:39,000 --> 00:35:40,197 Oh no. 721 00:35:40,280 --> 00:35:42,837 Look, Dale, I have my very own election barometer 722 00:35:42,920 --> 00:35:44,037 and it works every time. 723 00:35:44,120 --> 00:35:46,477 What you do is you look at the number one sports win 724 00:35:46,560 --> 00:35:48,560 in that country and you ask yourself, 725 00:35:49,320 --> 00:35:50,517 who would they vote for? 726 00:35:50,600 --> 00:35:54,357 Here in 1987 it's clearly Wimbledon champ, Pat Cash. 727 00:35:54,440 --> 00:35:56,997 And if you imagine Mr. Cash sitting there 728 00:35:57,080 --> 00:35:59,560 weighing up Hawke versus Howard, 729 00:36:00,520 --> 00:36:01,877 well there's really no question. 730 00:36:01,960 --> 00:36:03,757 I like this. This is a better tone. 731 00:36:03,840 --> 00:36:05,717 Yeah, it's not bad is it? 732 00:36:05,800 --> 00:36:08,680 Yeah, absolutely. Absolutely agree. 733 00:36:23,360 --> 00:36:25,317 We've got to match his background. 734 00:36:25,400 --> 00:36:27,237 - Beg your pardon? - Can you help me? 735 00:36:27,320 --> 00:36:30,040 - What? Oh, yes. - From the other side. 736 00:36:31,600 --> 00:36:34,837 Um, Keating's eye line is to the screen, not to the camera so… 737 00:36:34,920 --> 00:36:36,277 - Just match that. - Ah-ha. 738 00:36:36,360 --> 00:36:38,840 Trig, could you get in Keating's position please? 739 00:36:39,960 --> 00:36:42,357 - What time is it now? - 20:13. 740 00:36:42,440 --> 00:36:44,160 - 20:13. - Still good, still good. 741 00:36:45,520 --> 00:36:47,597 Now did you say he lost votes in his own electorate? 742 00:36:47,680 --> 00:36:49,117 Ah, yes. Five percent. 743 00:36:49,200 --> 00:36:51,440 Five percent. Okay, great. Good. 744 00:36:52,520 --> 00:36:55,720 And Gerry, if you had to name one highlight from tonight? 745 00:36:56,680 --> 00:36:58,277 Well, apart from the biscuits, Dale, 746 00:36:58,360 --> 00:37:01,317 I think my highlight was learning a few brand-new words. 747 00:37:01,400 --> 00:37:02,917 My favorite being "scrutineer." 748 00:37:03,000 --> 00:37:04,997 Well, a potential new career for you, Gerry. 749 00:37:05,080 --> 00:37:07,557 Well, look, all I know about it Dale, is that they scrute, 750 00:37:07,640 --> 00:37:11,597 and God knows I've always been partial to a quick scrute. 751 00:37:11,680 --> 00:37:13,317 And famously so. 752 00:37:13,400 --> 00:37:14,957 Right now, ladies and gentlemen, 753 00:37:15,040 --> 00:37:17,077 we have a News at Six exclusive. 754 00:37:17,160 --> 00:37:19,717 We are going to cross to Helen Norville 755 00:37:19,800 --> 00:37:21,557 who will be speaking to our re-elected Treasurer. 756 00:37:21,640 --> 00:37:23,397 - You all right? - Yeah, I'm standing by. 757 00:37:23,480 --> 00:37:27,840 Okay, you're on five, four, three… 758 00:37:33,400 --> 00:37:37,037 He's one of the most bold and influential men in the country. 759 00:37:37,120 --> 00:37:40,597 And at 43, many predict, our next Prime Minister. 760 00:37:40,680 --> 00:37:42,757 Joining me from Bankstown in Sydney. 761 00:37:42,840 --> 00:37:45,320 Please welcome Treasurer Paul Keating. 762 00:37:48,120 --> 00:37:49,597 You beauty. 763 00:37:49,680 --> 00:37:50,877 Now, Bob Hawke thinks that he'll be here 764 00:37:50,960 --> 00:37:52,517 for the next three years at least. 765 00:37:52,600 --> 00:37:53,997 Are you happy to wait? 766 00:37:54,080 --> 00:37:57,677 Oh yes, when Bob is good and ready to go… 767 00:37:57,760 --> 00:37:59,757 All those phone calls, they paid off, mate. 768 00:37:59,840 --> 00:38:00,877 Yeah, yeah. 769 00:38:00,960 --> 00:38:04,197 …get an opportunity to propose ourselves 770 00:38:04,280 --> 00:38:05,957 to the government, to the corpus. 771 00:38:06,040 --> 00:38:07,597 But that's a matter for our party 772 00:38:07,680 --> 00:38:10,557 and it'll all occur in its time. 773 00:38:10,640 --> 00:38:14,317 Opposition leader John Howard had to contend with a lot of disunity. 774 00:38:14,400 --> 00:38:16,117 You enjoyed total party unity 775 00:38:16,200 --> 00:38:19,237 but your personal vote was down five percent. 776 00:38:19,320 --> 00:38:20,757 She is grilling him. 777 00:38:20,840 --> 00:38:22,317 Do you feel that you won tonight by default? 778 00:38:22,400 --> 00:38:24,637 I think there's a lot of rewriting history going on today. 779 00:38:24,720 --> 00:38:25,917 - She looks great. - The Government 780 00:38:26,000 --> 00:38:29,557 won this election. I think Mr. Howard's debased a political currency. 781 00:38:29,640 --> 00:38:32,837 I mean, I think he ran on the most disreputable 782 00:38:32,920 --> 00:38:34,757 and irresponsible financial policy 783 00:38:34,840 --> 00:38:37,397 of any leader in this country in the last 20 years. 784 00:38:37,480 --> 00:38:39,557 And he deserved a loss that he's taken. 785 00:38:39,640 --> 00:38:41,797 And so I guess that you would prefer John Howard 786 00:38:41,880 --> 00:38:43,837 to stay on as opposition leader as opposed 787 00:38:43,920 --> 00:38:46,637 to returning the leadership to Andrew Peacock? 788 00:38:46,720 --> 00:38:49,357 Oh, she's going for it. She's going for it. 789 00:38:49,440 --> 00:38:50,557 Good girl. 790 00:38:50,640 --> 00:38:52,557 But as far as Peacock's concerned, I mean, 791 00:38:52,640 --> 00:38:54,397 let me put the rhetorical question. 792 00:38:54,480 --> 00:38:56,240 Can a souffle rise twice? 793 00:38:58,360 --> 00:39:00,237 That's the quote! That's our quote! 794 00:39:00,320 --> 00:39:01,757 Yeah, I don't know boys. 795 00:39:01,840 --> 00:39:05,117 Is it just me or is she just a hair too… 796 00:39:05,200 --> 00:39:06,437 Aggressive? 797 00:39:06,520 --> 00:39:08,637 Yeah, just a hair. Maybe. 798 00:39:08,720 --> 00:39:10,637 Some substantial good news. 799 00:39:10,720 --> 00:39:13,637 We're going to see inflation continuing to abate. 800 00:39:13,720 --> 00:39:15,157 All right. 801 00:39:15,240 --> 00:39:17,357 Stoic John Howard conceded… 802 00:39:17,440 --> 00:39:19,117 See you soon? 803 00:39:19,200 --> 00:39:21,357 Yes. Drive safely. 804 00:39:21,440 --> 00:39:23,320 Yep. Always do. 805 00:39:25,160 --> 00:39:27,237 - Bye. - Bye. 806 00:39:27,320 --> 00:39:28,997 …and the differences 807 00:39:29,080 --> 00:39:30,717 that divide us politically 808 00:39:30,800 --> 00:39:33,597 and they are important differences. 809 00:39:33,680 --> 00:39:36,120 And they will remain important differences. 810 00:40:25,160 --> 00:40:27,517 - Can I let you in on something? - Yeah. 811 00:40:27,600 --> 00:40:29,677 I'm not registered to vote in this country. 812 00:40:29,760 --> 00:40:32,277 Really? 813 00:40:32,360 --> 00:40:33,957 No, no, no. Seriously. 814 00:40:34,040 --> 00:40:36,080 I've just hosted your national election 815 00:40:36,920 --> 00:40:38,157 and I can't even vote. 816 00:40:38,240 --> 00:40:41,440 I don't know whether I should be ashamed or proud of that. 817 00:40:43,480 --> 00:40:44,477 You did, obviously. 818 00:40:44,560 --> 00:40:46,077 - Yeah. - Hmm? 819 00:40:46,160 --> 00:40:47,960 Yeah. 820 00:40:49,480 --> 00:40:51,197 - You and Helen living together? - Yeah. 821 00:40:51,280 --> 00:40:54,560 Yeah, living in sin as my mother likes to point out. 822 00:40:56,160 --> 00:40:58,000 You thinking of changing that? 823 00:41:00,920 --> 00:41:02,197 Um. 824 00:41:02,280 --> 00:41:04,397 We haven't really discussed it yet. 825 00:41:04,480 --> 00:41:06,237 You've been together a while. 826 00:41:06,320 --> 00:41:07,520 A year. 827 00:41:09,160 --> 00:41:11,400 Maybe you're not the marrying type. 828 00:41:11,920 --> 00:41:14,720 Well, wait, what does that mean? 829 00:41:17,160 --> 00:41:21,640 I dunno. You strike me as a bit, open to possibilities. 830 00:41:25,280 --> 00:41:26,920 It's a compliment. 831 00:41:28,720 --> 00:41:29,960 Best people are. 832 00:41:32,800 --> 00:41:33,840 I am. 833 00:41:53,760 --> 00:41:55,437 Sorry. Maybe I've… 834 00:41:55,520 --> 00:41:57,920 No, I'm a pretty boring person. 835 00:41:59,080 --> 00:42:00,120 I don't think so. 836 00:42:01,280 --> 00:42:02,837 Hi. 837 00:42:02,920 --> 00:42:05,640 - Ah, here she is. - Oh, hello. 838 00:42:07,160 --> 00:42:08,877 - God, I'm glad that's over. - You were brilliant. 839 00:42:08,960 --> 00:42:10,277 - Thank you. - Brilliant. 840 00:42:10,360 --> 00:42:12,277 He talked so much so I only got through 841 00:42:12,360 --> 00:42:13,797 about a third of the questions. 842 00:42:13,880 --> 00:42:16,437 - Was it okay, really? - You were great. Yeah. 843 00:42:16,520 --> 00:42:18,277 - Drink? - You must be tired. 844 00:42:18,360 --> 00:42:19,877 - Oh no, I'll take a double. - Yeah? 845 00:42:19,960 --> 00:42:21,757 Yeah, vodka soda please. 846 00:42:21,840 --> 00:42:23,760 - Sure. - Oh! 847 00:42:35,760 --> 00:42:39,437 Oh my God. What time is checkout? 848 00:42:39,520 --> 00:42:41,400 Ah, ten, I think. 849 00:42:46,000 --> 00:42:49,640 Hey, I think Gerry just tried to proposition me. 850 00:42:51,720 --> 00:42:54,077 - What? - Well, I could be wrong, 851 00:42:54,160 --> 00:42:56,920 but it definitely seemed like it. 852 00:43:01,800 --> 00:43:03,840 What, what, what happened? 853 00:43:07,240 --> 00:43:08,320 Nothing. 854 00:43:22,280 --> 00:43:23,480 Were you interested? 855 00:43:26,400 --> 00:43:27,520 No. 856 00:43:29,480 --> 00:43:30,520 Are you sure? 857 00:43:32,240 --> 00:43:33,280 Yes. 858 00:43:35,200 --> 00:43:36,600 Because he would make sense. 859 00:43:44,760 --> 00:43:47,040 I mean, he's due to be, um… 860 00:43:50,520 --> 00:43:52,440 He'd be discreet and, 861 00:43:53,960 --> 00:43:55,797 and private, 862 00:43:55,880 --> 00:43:59,200 and his wife's a very powerful woman, so… 863 00:44:01,200 --> 00:44:03,320 he would be, 864 00:44:04,480 --> 00:44:06,680 a logical option. 865 00:44:08,840 --> 00:44:10,160 I don't want that option. 866 00:44:12,560 --> 00:44:13,640 Do you? 867 00:44:15,680 --> 00:44:16,720 No. 868 00:44:18,880 --> 00:44:21,000 No, I, I don't. 869 00:44:21,720 --> 00:44:25,557 I want… I want just us. 870 00:44:25,640 --> 00:44:28,280 I want just, just you and me. 871 00:44:31,000 --> 00:44:32,720 So do I. 872 00:44:34,480 --> 00:44:36,920 But I want you to keep talking to me about it. 873 00:44:42,480 --> 00:44:43,517 I don't need to. 874 00:44:43,600 --> 00:44:46,237 - But if anything changes. - It's not going to change. 875 00:44:46,320 --> 00:44:47,320 But if it does. 876 00:44:48,480 --> 00:44:49,840 It won't. 877 00:45:32,400 --> 00:45:34,797 I'm expecting the call in the next couple of minutes. 878 00:45:34,880 --> 00:45:36,040 Do not touch the phones. 879 00:45:45,960 --> 00:45:47,237 We got numbers? 880 00:45:47,320 --> 00:45:49,040 - Not yet. - Should be any minute. 881 00:45:50,040 --> 00:45:52,317 - Are the numbers in? - They haven't called. 882 00:45:52,400 --> 00:45:54,760 We don't have to sit around just waiting for them. 883 00:45:58,480 --> 00:46:01,597 Yep? 884 00:46:01,680 --> 00:46:04,720 - Shh, he's on the phone. - Yep. Yep. 885 00:46:06,520 --> 00:46:08,477 Yep, good. Right. 886 00:46:08,560 --> 00:46:10,440 Yep. Thank you. 887 00:46:14,000 --> 00:46:15,197 Lindsay? 888 00:46:15,280 --> 00:46:16,917 No! It was bloody wardrobe going on 889 00:46:17,000 --> 00:46:19,797 about those bloody sports jackets. 890 00:46:19,880 --> 00:46:22,320 What's wrong with them? They're great. 891 00:46:39,320 --> 00:46:40,840 Geoff Walters speaking. 892 00:46:42,040 --> 00:46:44,717 Yes. Yes. 893 00:46:44,800 --> 00:46:46,160 Right. 894 00:46:47,040 --> 00:46:48,320 Of course. Yes. 895 00:46:55,040 --> 00:46:56,200 Yes. 896 00:47:01,520 --> 00:47:04,120 Right. 897 00:47:05,640 --> 00:47:06,957 Yep. Goodo. 898 00:47:07,040 --> 00:47:08,240 Yep. 899 00:47:10,200 --> 00:47:12,160 Yeah, thank you. 900 00:47:16,160 --> 00:47:17,160 Aye… 901 00:47:25,880 --> 00:47:27,880 Well, it ah… 902 00:47:29,480 --> 00:47:30,680 Ahh… 903 00:47:32,800 --> 00:47:35,317 1.9 million. We won. 904 00:47:35,400 --> 00:47:39,840 We fucking won! 905 00:47:44,120 --> 00:47:46,237 Jean, you crack open an extra-special something. 906 00:47:46,320 --> 00:47:48,117 Come on! Get at it! 907 00:47:48,200 --> 00:47:51,040 Well done, well done. Huzzah! 908 00:47:52,480 --> 00:47:53,597 Hey Noels. 909 00:47:53,680 --> 00:47:55,277 Hey, can I ask you to help me with the… 910 00:47:55,360 --> 00:47:57,200 Yeah, of course. 911 00:48:04,640 --> 00:48:10,117 They said we collapsed at 7:45. Never recovered. 912 00:48:10,200 --> 00:48:13,560 That stupid bloody News at Six guarantee. 913 00:48:15,400 --> 00:48:16,917 A cheap trick. 914 00:48:17,000 --> 00:48:19,320 Maybe that's what people want these days. 915 00:48:20,800 --> 00:48:24,117 Cheap tricks, clowns. 916 00:48:24,200 --> 00:48:27,637 And that network has spent an absolute fortune 917 00:48:27,720 --> 00:48:30,080 on utterly false advertising. 918 00:48:30,800 --> 00:48:34,757 Helen's been promoted as this woman of gravitas. 919 00:48:34,840 --> 00:48:36,117 She's far from that. 920 00:48:36,200 --> 00:48:37,560 Think what we know about her. 921 00:48:38,880 --> 00:48:41,920 And from what I hear, that's the tip of the iceberg. 922 00:48:43,640 --> 00:48:47,080 You've maintained a dignified silence. 923 00:48:48,120 --> 00:48:50,920 It's time the truth about her emerged. 924 00:48:56,680 --> 00:48:57,917 You know you know, 925 00:48:58,000 --> 00:48:59,837 you know, Charlie, Charlie, Charlie. 926 00:48:59,920 --> 00:49:02,157 What it was, it was the guarantee. 927 00:49:02,240 --> 00:49:04,157 We didn't even have to deliver. 928 00:49:04,240 --> 00:49:05,517 It was just the promise of it. 929 00:49:05,600 --> 00:49:07,557 It was a stroke of genius, mate. Well done, you. 930 00:49:07,640 --> 00:49:09,557 Yeah, I actually think Gerry was the main drawcard. 931 00:49:09,640 --> 00:49:11,317 He was good. He was good, wasn't he? 932 00:49:11,400 --> 00:49:12,957 Surprisingly, to some people. 933 00:49:13,040 --> 00:49:15,997 But you know, I like to think the whole team. 934 00:49:16,080 --> 00:49:19,357 You're right about Dale. He's getting there. 935 00:49:19,440 --> 00:49:23,517 It's just, er, Helen. 936 00:49:23,600 --> 00:49:25,157 Yes? 937 00:49:25,240 --> 00:49:27,357 Mate. She was great under Geoff. 938 00:49:27,440 --> 00:49:29,677 It's just as a headliner, I dunno what it is, 939 00:49:29,760 --> 00:49:33,077 I think she's just sort of too dominant 940 00:49:33,160 --> 00:49:35,637 over Dale and she's shrill and aggressive. 941 00:49:35,720 --> 00:49:37,917 I reckon we give her a couple of months to pull it in. 942 00:49:38,000 --> 00:49:42,317 If she can't, we talk replacements. 943 00:49:42,400 --> 00:49:43,717 Sure, sure. 944 00:49:43,800 --> 00:49:45,597 No complaints this end on that. 945 00:49:45,680 --> 00:49:48,677 But you know, it could be a little bit tricky. They, er, 946 00:49:48,760 --> 00:49:49,997 they are a couple. 947 00:49:50,080 --> 00:49:52,637 Yeah, it's not my problem. 948 00:49:52,720 --> 00:49:56,237 No, of course it's not. It's theirs. 949 00:49:56,320 --> 00:49:58,517 Good plan. Very good plan. 950 00:49:58,600 --> 00:50:00,477 Well, happy days and well, well done. 951 00:50:00,560 --> 00:50:01,720 Well done again… 952 00:50:17,080 --> 00:50:18,997 I mean, did he show any humility at all or? 953 00:50:19,080 --> 00:50:22,157 Well, you know, he was, he was Charlie. 954 00:50:22,240 --> 00:50:25,797 But he did say congratulations, so… 955 00:50:25,880 --> 00:50:26,917 That's nice of him. 956 00:50:27,000 --> 00:50:31,357 I think a toast is called for, to the person who 957 00:50:31,440 --> 00:50:33,757 will appreciate our victory the most. 958 00:50:33,840 --> 00:50:37,237 Here's to Geoff Walters. 959 00:50:37,320 --> 00:50:39,040 He can blow it out his ass!