Official Secrets

653 00:35:01,164 --> 00:35:03,665 Martin, you realize the legal risks we'll be taking? 654 00:35:03,667 --> 00:35:04,799 Yes. 655 00:35:04,801 --> 00:35:05,966 The last time we published anything like this 656 00:35:05,968 --> 00:35:07,669 you and Roger almost went to prison. 657 00:35:07,671 --> 00:35:09,238 Jan, the last time our source claimed 658 00:35:09,240 --> 00:35:11,973 MI6 had funded an attempted assassination on Gaddafi. 659 00:35:11,975 --> 00:35:13,642 This document doesn't accuse anyone 660 00:35:13,644 --> 00:35:15,576 of doing anything remotely like that. 661 00:35:15,578 --> 00:35:19,046 No, it merely suggests that the US government, 662 00:35:19,048 --> 00:35:22,616 with the help of Great Britain, might try to twist arms 663 00:35:22,618 --> 00:35:25,653 and threaten UN delegates into voting for a war in Iraq. 664 00:35:25,655 --> 00:35:27,792 It's a hell of a story. 665 00:35:31,995 --> 00:35:33,627 Look, we know Koza exists. 666 00:35:33,629 --> 00:35:35,830 Beaver says the language used is authentic. 667 00:35:35,832 --> 00:35:37,633 And Wilkinson says that while publication 668 00:35:37,635 --> 00:35:38,901 may embarrass both governments, 669 00:35:38,903 --> 00:35:40,701 he doesn't believe that it poses a security risk 670 00:35:40,703 --> 00:35:42,803 to the British people or the armed forces. 671 00:35:42,805 --> 00:35:44,138 Ironically, publication may actually 672 00:35:44,140 --> 00:35:46,107 prevent a war and save lives. 673 00:35:46,109 --> 00:35:48,176 - Well. - MI6? 674 00:35:48,178 --> 00:35:51,581 Would not confirm but did not deny. 675 00:35:53,350 --> 00:35:54,915 Jan, where are we legally? 676 00:35:54,917 --> 00:35:56,817 Wilkinson may not issue a D-Notice 677 00:35:56,819 --> 00:35:59,220 but that doesn't stop Special Branch from coming after us. 678 00:35:59,222 --> 00:36:02,423 - Thank you. - Legally, we have a top secret document 679 00:36:02,425 --> 00:36:03,693 in our possession. 680 00:36:07,129 --> 00:36:09,430 Look, Rog, don't forget 681 00:36:09,432 --> 00:36:11,098 we're getting detailed information 682 00:36:11,100 --> 00:36:12,868 directly from Blair's office. 683 00:36:12,870 --> 00:36:14,701 - Fuck off. - Well, he's right. 684 00:36:14,703 --> 00:36:17,339 Printing this kind of story would kill that relationship. 685 00:36:17,341 --> 00:36:19,975 Since when did this paper prioritize political access 686 00:36:19,977 --> 00:36:21,977 over its own investigative reporting? 687 00:36:21,979 --> 00:36:24,546 - Yes. - We have taken a position on this, guys! 688 00:36:24,548 --> 00:36:26,183 We support the war. 689 00:36:28,350 --> 00:36:30,488 Yes. We do. 690 00:36:31,955 --> 00:36:33,120 Fuck. 691 00:36:33,122 --> 00:36:35,059 But Peter's right. 692 00:36:35,825 --> 00:36:37,995 This is a fucking good story. 693 00:36:48,972 --> 00:36:50,207 Thank you, Roger. 694 00:36:54,077 --> 00:36:55,111 Here we go. 695 00:37:07,323 --> 00:37:08,957 Wait, I'll come with you. 696 00:37:08,959 --> 00:37:10,390 I'm just going to go get some milk. 697 00:37:10,392 --> 00:37:11,892 Go back to bed. I'll bring you a coffee. 698 00:37:11,894 --> 00:37:12,929 Okay. 699 00:37:25,240 --> 00:37:27,043 - Hi. - Morning. 700 00:37:43,993 --> 00:37:45,095 Hey. 701 00:37:52,669 --> 00:37:54,138 What's the matter, <i>janum?</i> 702 00:37:59,508 --> 00:38:00,711 What's going on? 703 00:38:08,651 --> 00:38:10,484 - Bravo, Martin. - Ah, there he is. 704 00:38:10,486 --> 00:38:11,886 Well done. 705 00:38:13,790 --> 00:38:16,625 - Here he is! - Nice one, Martin. 706 00:38:23,033 --> 00:38:26,767 Brighty, congratulations. 707 00:38:26,769 --> 00:38:28,270 Bloody brilliant. 708 00:38:28,272 --> 00:38:30,203 - Thank you. - What have you got for me next? 709 00:38:30,205 --> 00:38:32,240 Every major European paper is citing us 710 00:38:32,242 --> 00:38:34,810 and we've had calls in from CNN, NBC, and Fox. 711 00:38:34,812 --> 00:38:36,544 They all want to interview you for their morning shows 712 00:38:36,546 --> 00:38:37,946 when they wake up in the US. 713 00:38:37,948 --> 00:38:39,145 Any response from Downing Street? 714 00:38:39,147 --> 00:38:41,885 We got a call in, but they're scrambling. 715 00:38:45,689 --> 00:38:46,957 Martin, line 2. 716 00:38:48,524 --> 00:38:49,792 Martin Bright. 717 00:38:51,227 --> 00:38:53,262 Thank you. Thank you. 718 00:38:54,062 --> 00:38:55,330 No. 719 00:38:55,332 --> 00:38:57,701 Uh, no, the person who leaked it hasn't been identified. 720 00:39:00,502 --> 00:39:02,569 Why'd you do it? 721 00:39:02,571 --> 00:39:04,205 I just thought that they'd investigate. 722 00:39:04,207 --> 00:39:06,240 I never expected them to print the whole memo. 723 00:39:06,242 --> 00:39:07,542 Why didn't you tell me? 724 00:39:0