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  • Good morning. It`s seven thirty.

  • I`m Gary Fenton. Here is the news.

  • The Prime Minister is in the United States today...

  • ...for talks with the American president at the White House.

  • The talks are very important for British and American...

  • Look at the time! Julia!

  • It`s half past seven.

  • - Your train`s at quarter to eight. - Coming.

  • Is this OK

  • Lovely, dear. Well, good luck.

  • Thanks, Mum. Bye, Dad.

  • Bye, love.

  • Colin. It`s her first day today.

  • What Oh yes.

  • Thanks, Dad. Bye.

  • That`s £4.50, please.

  • - Here you are. - Thank you very much, thank you.

  • OK, bye. Bye.

  • - Excuse me. - Sorry.

  • - Morning, Ted. - Good morning, Tim.

  • - How are you - I`m fine, thanks. And you

  • Good morning. Can I help you

  • Yes, Martha McKay, please. She`s the producer.

  • That`s 5894. What`s your name, please

  • Julia Drake.

  • Hello. Miss Drake is at Reception.

  • Yes, all right.

  • Mrs McKay is in Room 1 2. That`s on the second floor.

  • - The lift is over there. - Thank you.

  • And what`s your address

  • 94 Tindall Street.

  • How do you spell Tindall T-I-N-D-A double L.

  • Thank you. And your postcode

  • Can you repeat that, please KT9 8NB.

  • And your telephone number

  • 01 372 89531 .

  • Thank you, Ms Fossett. Goodbye.

  • - Hello. I`m... - Julia! Welcome to Apex TV.

  • Come in. No, don`t come in.

  • This is my personal assistant, Rebecca Bond.

  • - How do you do, Rebecca. - Pleased to meet you.

  • Come and meet some of the people in the newsroom.

  • Is Frederick in He`s the Managing Director.

  • No. He`s in London.

  • Oh, I see. Right. Well.

  • Come on then, Julia.

  • That`s Tim Barnes over there. He`s a reporter.

  • Tim, this is Julia. She`s our new trainee.

  • - Hi. - Hi.

  • This is a very interesting story, Martha. Look at this.

  • - Tell me about it this afternoon. OK - Sure. See you around, Julie.

  • Julia.

  • Sorry

  • My name isn`t Julie. It`s Julia.

  • Oh, right.

  • And address has got two D`s.

  • What

  • Address is A, double D.

  • Right. Thank you.

  • Don`t mention it.

  • Who`s that young woman with Martha and Sean

  • Her name`s Julia. She`s a new trainee.

  • Mmm. She`s very pretty.

  • Well, that`s everyone, I think. Tea or coffee

  • - Coffee, please. - Black or white

  • Oh, white with no sugar, please.

  • Hello. You`re Julia, aren`t you

  • Yes, and...

  • Pleased to meet you. I`m Gary.

  • Nice to meet you, Gary. What do you do

  • I`m a newsreader.

  • Oh yes! You`re Gary Fenton.

  • You`re my Mum`s favourite news reader.

  • Here you are.

  • Hello, Gary. This is Julia.

  • Er, yes, I know.

  • Anyway, I must be off. See you!

  • He`s very nice.

  • Yes.

  • Hi. I`m home.

  • Hello, dear. How`s your new job Tell me all about it.

  • It`s great. Everyone`s very friendly.

  • Well, almost everyone.

  • No, I can`t make it today, Ellie... I haven`t got time.

  • I have to finish this programme and... Ellie Ellie!

  • Hi, Tim.

  • Good morning, Julia. How nice to see you.

  • Martha, can we take a look at the diary for this week

  • Now Oh, yes, all right.

  • Well, this morning you`re on the food programme.

  • Then this afternoon you`ve got a meeting with Floyd and Hank.

  • That`s at quarter to two.

  • Then tomorrow you`ve got an appointment at the dentist`s...

  • ...in the morning at quarter past ten.

  • Marvellous!

  • Then in the afternoon you`ve got a meeting with Frederick.

  • Oh no, sorry. He can`t make it. He has to go to Paris.

  • So is Tuesday afternoon free now

  • No, you have to finish the Videocom report.

  • Oh, hi, Julia.

  • Then on Wednesday morning you`re at the Birmingham conference.

  • - Martha. Can I have a word

  • - Yes, Tim. What is it

  • I haven`t got an assistant for this afternoon...

  • ...for the story about Carl Stalker.

  • You know, the windows guy.

  • Oh yes. Well who have we got

  • Ah, Chloe`s away. Gita`s on holiday...

  • ...and everybody else is busy.

  • But I have to have an assistant.

  • Can I do it Can I be your assistant, Tim

  • That`s an idea.

  • She hasn`t got the experience, Martha.

  • She has to learn.

  • And there`s nobody else.

  • OK.

  • See you later.

  • So what`s this job about

  • "Wonderful Windows. Can you believe it

  • "New windows for just £500."

  • And who`s this guy Walker

  • Stalker. Carl Stalker.

  • He`s the Managing Director of Wonderful Windows.

  • And he`s got his customers` money...

  • ...but they haven`t got their windows.

  • These are all letters from his customers.

  • We have to leave at one thirty sharp.

  • Jason`s in trouble at school again.

  • Who`s Jason

  • He`s my son.

  • Oh, how many children have you got

  • Two - a son and a daughter.

  • What`s your daughter`s name

  • Kylie. She`s 1 3. Jason`s 1 6.

  • My wife Sharon...

  • OK Julia. Now you wait at the corner with one of these.

  • Stalker`s got a blue Jaguar.

  • What does he look like

  • He`s quite tall. He`s got short, dark hair.

  • When you see him, call me.

  • Tim. Tim. Here he is.

  • A blue Jaguar and...

  • Oh no. It isn`t him. It`s a woman.

  • And it isn`t a Jaguar. Sorry.

  • Wait. Yes. He`s here.

  • A blue Jag, registration number S307 ABW.

  • Great. OK. Get ready, Sean.

  • Mr Stalker. I`m from Apex TV.

  • Can I ask you some questions

  • What the... No, you can`t.

  • Where is your customers` money, Mr Stalker

  • I`ve got nothing to say.

  • Mr Stalker. You and your wife have got a big house...

  • ...and an expensive car, but your customers have got nothing.

  • Where is their money, Mr Stalker

  • Look. Go away and switch that thing off.

  • Where`s the money, Mr Stalker

  • Clear off!

  • Are you all right, Sean

  • Great. We`ve got him now.

  • How about a drink

  • Oh, just a minute. What`s the time

  • It`s half past seven.

  • Excuse me.

  • If that`s Tim, I`m not here.

  • Hello

  • Hi, Rebecca. It`s Tim.

  • Hi Tim. Er, Ellie`s not here.

  • Oh, well, can you video the football match for me

  • - I can`t get back in time. - Yes, OK.

  • - Thanks, Rebecca. See you later. - Yes. Bye, Tim.

  • Ellie!

  • - Is Rebecca still at work - No, she`s at home.

  • Oh, are you and Rebecca...

  • - See you at the usual place - Yeah, see you there.

  • Sorry. Are Rebecca and I...

  • Oh, nothing. Let`s go.

  • Rebecca Bond speaking.

  • Good morning.

  • This is Angus Moon from The Modern Woman magazine.

  • We`d like to do an article on the job of a personal assistant.

  • Uh huh.

  • Martha McKay`s an old friend of mine...

  • ...and she says that you are a wonderful PA.

  • Are you busy now Can I ask you a few questions

  • Well, yes, of course.

  • Great. First a few questions about you.

  • What time do you get up in the morning

  • I always get up at seven o`clock.

  • I have a shower and wash my hair.

  • I have breakfast at half past seven.

  • Then I get dressed.

  • And what do you normally have for breakfast

  • Breakfast Oh, I usually have a glass of orange juice...

  • ...a grapefruit, two slices of toast one with butter and jam...

  • ...and one with butter and marmalade.

  • And two cups of coffee.

  • You`re very organized.

  • Well, you have to be for this job.

  • And what do you do in your free time

  • I go to the gym three times a week...

  • ...on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.

  • On Thursday evening, I go to my dance class...

  • Oh, do you like dancing

  • Yes, I do. I like cooking, too. And I love going to parties.

  • OK, Rebecca. Thank you very much.

  • But don`t you want to talk about my job

  • Well, I have got one last question.

  • Um, do you know Gary Fenton

  • Gary Yes, of course. He`s one of our newsreaders...

  • And he`s a very good newsreader, isn`t he

  • Gary! You...

  • Hey. It`s only a joke, Rebecca.

  • Well, I don`t think it`s funny.

  • Now, I always come on at the end of the programme...

  • ...and try the food and drinks.

  • That`s the next bit. Is everything ready

  • I think so.

  • Frederick`s on the phone, Martha. He`s in New York.

  • OK. Five minutes then, Julia.

  • Five minutes, Neil.

  • Some salt in the lemonade.

  • And some chilli powder in the soup.

  • Hello, Gary. Do you want to try it

  • Oh no. Martha always tries the food and drinks.

  • But, um, can I watch

  • If you want to.

  • Ready, Martha OK.

  • So, this is our lunch for a warm summer`s day...

  • ...a green salad, cheese with French bread...

  • ...cold tomato and onion soup, and home-made lemonade.

  • It`s time to try it.

  • No. Why don`t we make a change today

  • Here in the studio today is everybody`s favourite newsreader, Gary Fenton.

  • Would you like to try this delicious meal, Gary

  • I bet you can`t wait to taste it.

  • Here. Try the home-made lemonade first.

  • Isn`t that wonderful, Gary

  • Very nice.

  • Now, what about this soup

  • A nice cold soup, eh Gary

  • Come on, a big spoonful.

  • Well, that`s it for this week.

  • I hope you enjoy your summer lunch as much as Gary. Bye.

  • OK. What would you like

  • I`ll have a glass of white wine, please.

  • Me, too.

  • Home-made lemonade for me, please, Gary.

  • Very funny.

  • Just a joke, Gary. Just a joke.

  • I`ll have a mineral water. I have to drive.

  • - Ice and lemon - Yes please.

  • Oh, I must give Ellie a ring.

  • Two glasses of white wine...

  • ...a mineral water with ice and lemon, and a pint of lager.

  • - Who`s Ellie

  • - Tim`s girlfriend.

  • Oh! Aren`t you Tim`s girlfriend

  • Me No. Ellie`s my flatmate. Tim lives upstairs.

  • Oh, I see. What does she do

  • She works in a hotel, so she works funny hours.

  • Here we are. Nice, cold drinks.

  • No reply.

  • - Morning, Tim. - Morning, Ted.

  • Oh dear. You look tired.

  • What time were you up this morning

  • About four o`clock. There was an accident at the station.

  • There weren`t any trains for five hours.

  • - Terrible. - Oh hi, Rebecca.

  • Hi. Thanks Ted. What`s the date today, Tim

  • What

  • Today`s date. What is it

  • Er, it`s the fourth of October.

  • And what do you know about the fourth of October

  • It`s the day after the third of October

  • Try again, Tim. Think of your girlfriend.

  • Oh no! It`s Ellie`s birthday.

  • But I haven`t got her a card or a present or anything. Excuse me!

  • Oh, sorry!

  • Good afternoon, Julia.

  • I know. I`m sorry. The trains were all late.

  • There was an accident at the station.

  • Is Martha annoyed

  • Well, she isn`t pleased - this is the second time this week.

  • Yes, but it wasn`t my fault today.

  • And you were late last Thursday, too.

  • Well, that`s it. I must find a flat in town.

  • Are there any places in there

  • No, there aren`t.

  • What about this

  • Second floor flat - bedroom, living room, small kitchen and bathroom/WC.

  • Yes, but it`s £600 a month. I can`t afford that.

  • No, I suppose not. You could try an agency.

  • I haven`t got time.

  • Ask Martha for some time off this afternoon.

  • Oh come on, Rebecca. I was late this morning, remember

  • Well, try it.

  • Martha`s got a teleconference with Frederick all afternoon.

  • A teleconference

  • Yes. Frederick`s in Tokyo.

  • Oh, so Martha doesn`t need me.

  • So let me see - there`s the room and the kitchen...

  • ...and the bathroom and the toilet are in the hall.

  • Yes, that`s right. You share them with the people upstairs.

  • They`re very nice people.

  • And how much is it, Mr Jackson

  • It`s only £65 a week.

  • So are you interested

  • Yes, definitely.

  • - The people upstairs - Uh, yes.

  • Reception.

  • Any luck

  • No. There isn`t anything.

  • Everything`s too far away, too expensive, too noisy, or just grotty.

  • Never mind.

  • Look. Come to my place for a drink.

  • It`s a sort of surprise for Ellie`s birthday.

  • OK.

  • Back in a minute.

  • - This is a nice place, Rebecca. - Yes, I like it. This is Ellie`s room.

  • We`ve got this living room, a kitchen and the bathroom`s down the hall...

  • ...next to my bedroom.

  • Where do you live, Gary

  • I`ve got a flat just round the corner.

  • Gary`s got a lovely place.

  • It`s on the top floor and it`s got a great view.

  • Tea, everyone

  • There`s a message on your answerphone.

  • Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you.

  • Happy birthday, dear Ellie.

  • Happy birthday to you.

  • See you later. Love you. Bye.

  • Love you. Bye. You old romantic.

  • Well, I think it`s very sweet, Tim.

  • Hi, Rebecca. It`s me...

  • Sshh, everybody. It`s Ellie.

  • Hi, Rebecca. It`s me, Ellie.

  • This is just to say goodbye.

  • I`m really sorry about this, but I`ve got a job in a hotel in San Francisco...

  • ...and so... well... er...

  • The rent for this month is on the dressing table in my room.

  • There`s a letter for Tim there, too.

  • Can you give it to him, please

  • So, er... that`s it. Bye. Take care.

  • - Oh dear. Poor Tim. - Well, it was very strange.

  • I mean she wasn`t here last night...

  • ...and then she wasn`t here this morning and...

  • Look on the bright side.

  • You need a new flatmate now. Julia needs a room, so...

  • Gary!

  • It`s all right, Julia. Gary`s right. The room is yours, if you want it.

  • - What Really - Yes, really.

  • Oh, thank you! That`s great. Wonderful!

  • Oh, Tim. I`m sorry.

  • I`m sorry I`m late, Tim.

  • I had to go to the police station about Kylie and Jason. They...

  • Not now, Sean. We need to go in five minutes.

  • What`s the matter with him today

  • - It`s Ellie. - Ellie

  • - She`s gone. - Gone

  • - To the States. - To the States

  • She left yesterday.

  • You see, yesterday was Ellie`s birthday.

  • Tim, Gary, Julia and I went back to my place for a birthday drink for Ellie.

  • Ellie wasn`t there, but there was a message from her on the answerphone.

  • She said that she had a new job in San Francisco and well... goodbye.

  • What did Tim do

  • He just walked out of the flat.

  • He didn`t say a word.

  • It was all very sad and, well, embarrassing.

  • We didn`t know what to do.

  • No wonder he`s in a bad mood.

  • But it`s not all bad news, because Julia`s my new flatmate now.

  • - Come on, Sean. We haven`t got all day. - Have a nice day.

  • There, that`s the lot.

  • Cup of tea, Mr Drake

  • Um, no, thank you, Rebecca. I`d better be off now.

  • - Thanks, Dad. - Don`t mention it, love.

  • - Bye. - Bye.

  • - Bye. - Bye Rebecca.

  • - Welcome to Wellington Gardens. - I still can`t believe it.

  • Why don`t we have a party - a sort of `Welcome to Julia` thing

  • Oh, yes. Great idea. When

  • Next Friday

  • We can invite some of the neighbours and everyone from work.

  • Everyone Even Frederick

  • Don`t worry. He`s in South Africa for the rest of the week.

  • So who can we invite

  • Oh, what`s this

  • It`s an invitation to our party.

  • A party, eh When is it

  • It`s next Friday. The eighteenth. Tim, here.

  • Great! I like parties.

  • - We can`t come. - But...

  • We`ve got that programme to finish.

  • Can`t we do it another time It`s Julia`s...

  • No!

  • Oh, well...

  • Hi, Tim. It`s party time.

  • No, it isn`t.

  • OK, I think we can take a look at that now.

  • Last year Richard Bennett gave up his job in a London bank...

  • ...and decided to walk to the South Pole.

  • Why did you give up your job, Richard

  • Well, I didn`t like my job and I had a lot of problems at home.

  • I just wanted to get away from it all.

  • I wanted to find myself, if you like.

  • So you left England in August. What did you do first

  • I flew to Buenos Aires in Argentina.

  • From there I travelled to the Antarctic by boat.

  • When did you actually start your journey to the Pole

  • Well, I had to wait for a few weeks, because the weather was very bad...

  • ...so I didn`t set off until the end of September.

  • Did anyone go with you

  • No, I was on my own.

  • And did you reach the South Pole

  • No, I didn`t.

  • After about three hundred kilometres I fell into a huge crevasse...

  • ...you know - a big hole - about ten metres deep.

  • Were you hurt

  • Yes, I broke my arm.

  • I couldn`t climb out.

  • What did you do

  • Well, fortunately, my sledge fell into the hole with me...

  • ...so I had food, and I had my radio, too.

  • And I called for help.

  • How long were you there before they found you

  • Five days.

  • There was a bad storm, you see.

  • I thought it was the end, but then suddenly I heard voices and dogs.

  • I shouted and shouted and faces appeared above me.

  • What did you think about, while you were in the crevasse

  • I thought about my life back in England.

  • And the funny thing was that all my problems at home and at work...

  • ...weren`t important any more.

  • I just wanted to be with my family and friends again.

  • Life`s very short, you know. You have to enjoy it while you can.

  • Thank you very much.

  • Can I just look at that last part again

  • I thought about my life back in England.

  • And the funny thing was that all my problems at home and at work...

  • ...weren`t important any more.

  • I just wanted to be with my family and friends again.

  • Life`s very short, you know. You have to enjoy it while you can.

  • Thank you very much.

  • Yes, that`s fine.

  • Do you want a cup of coffee Tim

  • Sorry. What did you say

  • Would you like a coffee

  • No thanks, Sean. We`ve got a party to go to.

  • What do you think, Rebecca

  • The skirt or the trousers

  • I can`t afford both.

  • Hmm. I don`t know. How much are they

  • The skirt`s £28.50.

  • The trousers are a bit more expensive, but not much.

  • Look. There`s Gary.

  • Where

  • There. He`s going into the Men`s department.

  • Oh, I suppose he`s buying some new clothes...

  • ...for his interview with that magazine.

  • Oh yes. What did he say

  • The readers of Stars and Style magazine voted me...

  • ...the best dressed newsreader on TV.

  • Let`s see what he`s buying.

  • Hi, Gary. What are you doing

  • I`m looking for a shirt and a tie to go with my new suit.

  • Are they for your interview

  • Oh, do you know about that

  • Oh, come on, Gary. Everybody knows.

  • You mention it at least ten times a day.

  • Excuse me. Can I try these on, please

  • Sure. The changing rooms are over there.

  • Thank you.

  • How many shirts are you taking

  • Only the best is good enough for the best-dressed newsreader.

  • Hi, Tim.

  • OK, Gary. What`s in the bags

  • Oh, these It`s my new suit and things for my interview...

  • ...about the best dressed newsreader.

  • Yes, we know. Armani, eh

  • Bet that cost a bit.

  • Well, if it`s good, the price doesn`t matter.

  • Did you hear that

  • Yes, he`s even worse than usual.

  • Somebody should do something about him.

  • When is this interview anyway

  • Straight after the six o`clock news.

  • Psst! Sean! Sean!

  • Gary Fenton to the studio, please. Five minutes.

  • Oh, there you are, Gary. Why are you so late

  • Good evening.

  • This is Gary Fenton with the six o`clock news.

  • Gary, your visitors.

  • Charlotte Mortimer from Stars and Style magazine.

  • Pleased to meet you, Mr Fenton, or may I call you Gary

  • Of course.

  • Now, can we take some photographs first

  • Oh no. We always see you at your desk, Gary.

  • Well, I feel more comfortable here.

  • But I`m sure all our readers want to know if you`ve got any legs.

  • I`d really prefer to be at my desk.

  • Come on now, Gary. Don`t be shy!

  • All right!

  • What are you wearing

  • Er, well, perhaps at the desk is better.

  • What`s happening

  • The reporter`s interviewing Gary.

  • And Gary always enjoys interviews.

  • Well, he isn`t enjoying this one.

  • I think we should give his trousers back now.

  • Why Oh, all right.

  • So when did you start doing that

  • A couple of years ago.

  • Sorry to interrupt. We found these, Gary.

  • Excuse me.

  • Photograph

  • Come on, Gary. Cheer up.

  • The magazine got photos of you in your new suit in the end.

  • But you looked so funny in those baggy old trousers.

  • Where did you get them, anyway

  • They were Sean`s.

  • Oh no, Sean!

  • So what are we going to do at this school

  • Tim`s going to interview one of the teachers.

  • She`s won the lottery twice.

  • I`ve never won the lottery.

  • In fact, I`ve never won anything!

  • Is everything OK

  • Sure. Let`s go. Oh!

  • Tim! Are you all right

  • Yes, I`m fine. I`ve just got stomach-ache, that`s all.

  • You can`t work like this. You should be at home in bed.

  • Look. I`ve never missed a day`s work in my life...

  • ...and I`m not going to start now.

  • Anyway, who`s going to do the interview if I`m not there

  • Me.

  • Have you ever done an interview before

  • No, I haven`t, but I`ve watched you several times and Sean`s here.

  • He`s filmed hundreds of interviews.

  • No, it`s OK, I can... Ow, ah!

  • Give me your car keys.

  • I`m going to take you straight to the doctor.

  • Hi, how are you

  • Hi, Julia. Did you get the interview all right

  • Yes, everything was fine. But what about you

  • I feel a bit sore.

  • They took my appendix out yesterday afternoon.

  • I know. I came to see you, but you were asleep.

  • I was with Rebecca.

  • Uh-huh. I`ve never been in hospital before.

  • How long are you going to be in here

  • I can go home tomorrow and the doctor says...

  • ...I can go back to work next week, if I want to.

  • Tim. Don`t you ever stop

  • Hi, Gary.

  • Tim... Oh, hello, Julia.

  • Appendicitis, eh Ah no, I suppose you can`t eat anything at the moment.

  • - Julia - No thanks.

  • I`ve had appendicitis, you know. Have you, Julia

  • Very painful. Now when did I have it

  • Oh yes. I was at school. It must be oh, twenty years ago.

  • Hello Tim. What did the doctor say

  • All clear. And the best thing is I can eat normally again.

  • Good.

  • Er, Julia...

  • ... I, em, wanted to say thank you for all your help when...

  • ...you know... and well, erm...

  • ...would you like to go out for a meal sometime...

  • ...just to, you know, say thank you

  • Yes, I`d love to.

  • Shall we try that new Italian place near the museum

  • Mmm. That would be nice. When

  • Is this evening any good for you

  • Yes, it`s fine.

  • Great. Shall I call for you about eight

  • I`m going to be in town anyway.

  • So can we meet at the restaurant at say half past seven

  • OK.

  • Tim Barnes. Hi Pete...

  • - This is good. I love Italian food. - Have you ever been to Italy

  • - I lived there for a couple of years. - Really

  • It was after I left university. I worked in a travel company.

  • You know, looking after groups of British tourists.

  • Did you enjoy it

  • Yes, it was great fun. I like travelling.

  • What about you

  • I`ve travelled around a bit, mostly in Asia and South America...

  • ...but I`ve never actually lived in another country.

  • Erm... You`ve got some sauce on your cheek.

  • Have I Where

  • - Hi, you two. - Oh, hello, Gary.

  • Can I join you I`m having dinner here, too...

  • ...but my friends aren`t here yet...

  • You`ve got a bit of sauce on your cheek, Julia.

  • Thank you, Gary. I can do it.

  • That was a really good meal. I enjoyed it.

  • Yes, me too. Until Gary arrived.

  • Yes.

  • Um, well, I`ve got an early start tomorrow.

  • Yes.

  • So...

  • Yes. Goodnight.

  • Goodnight. See you tomorrow.

  • - Tim! - Yes

  • I can`t find my keys, I think I`ve left them at work.

  • Oh, isn`t Rebecca in

  • I don`t know. Probably not.

  • Oh dear.

  • Oh hi, hi Tim. I heard voices.

  • I`m just on the phone to my sister, so I`ll see you in a minute.

  • Still locked out

  • Yes.

Good morning. It`s seven thirty.

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