1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:03,319 Helen Norville, will you do me the honour of being my wife? 2 00:00:03,320 --> 00:00:05,279 I-I can't. 3 00:00:05,280 --> 00:00:07,559 I feel like the way I love doesn't fit in anywhere 4 00:00:07,560 --> 00:00:11,079 and I've been ashamed of that for a really long time. 5 00:00:11,080 --> 00:00:13,879 Had a bit of a conversation with the biggest news director working today 6 00:00:13,880 --> 00:00:16,519 and Vincent Callahan is keen to have a little bit of a chat. 7 00:00:16,520 --> 00:00:18,079 So you end your relationship with me 8 00:00:18,080 --> 00:00:21,799 and right afterwards, Charlie Tate is leaving messages? 9 00:00:21,800 --> 00:00:25,279 It's got absolutely nothing to do with us, Dale. 10 00:00:25,280 --> 00:00:29,959 You stay away from my daughter! 11 00:00:29,960 --> 00:00:32,559 I need you to cut me out of the story. I'm so sorry. 12 00:00:32,560 --> 00:00:34,319 MAN: Helen, 60 seconds! 13 00:00:36,120 --> 00:00:38,839 LINDSAY: What's happening? What the fuck is happening?! 14 00:00:46,080 --> 00:00:48,159 (FOOTSTEPS) 15 00:00:51,520 --> 00:00:52,799 (DOOR OPENS) 16 00:00:52,800 --> 00:00:55,399 (DISTANT MUSIC) 17 00:00:57,320 --> 00:00:59,839 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 18 00:01:04,880 --> 00:01:07,799 GERRY: And with only five more sleeps to go, 19 00:01:07,800 --> 00:01:10,439 royalty is about to descend on Australia. 20 00:01:10,440 --> 00:01:13,959 And by royalty, I of course mean pop singer Cliff Richard. 21 00:01:13,960 --> 00:01:15,359 (LAUGHTER) Now... 22 00:01:16,480 --> 00:01:19,919 ..my co-host for next Tuesday's Bicentennial Spectacular 23 00:01:19,920 --> 00:01:22,399 is, of course, News At Six's very own Dale Jennings. 24 00:01:22,400 --> 00:01:24,119 (AUDIENCE TITTERS) Yes! 25 00:01:24,120 --> 00:01:25,919 But you might have noticed, 26 00:01:25,920 --> 00:01:29,479 we haven't seen a lot of the golden couple of news recently, hm? 27 00:01:29,480 --> 00:01:32,959 In fact, Mr Jennings has been on the news desk alone 28 00:01:32,960 --> 00:01:35,919 and just this week we heard Helen Norville's heading to Washington. 29 00:01:35,920 --> 00:01:38,079 (AUDIENCE MURMURS) What on earth is going on? 30 00:01:38,080 --> 00:01:39,399 Well, only two people can tell us, 31 00:01:39,400 --> 00:01:41,039 and one of them is here with us tonight. 32 00:01:41,040 --> 00:01:44,999 So please join me in giving a very warm Gerry Carroll welcome 33 00:01:45,000 --> 00:01:46,279 to Mr Dale Jennings. 34 00:01:46,280 --> 00:01:49,159 (BAND PLAYS MUSIC) (CHEERING) 35 00:02:04,720 --> 00:02:08,479 So, Dale, how was your Christmas break? 36 00:02:08,480 --> 00:02:10,759 Slightly hectic, Gerry. Yours? 37 00:02:10,760 --> 00:02:13,439 Absolutely no-one cares. (LAUGHTER) 38 00:02:13,440 --> 00:02:16,479 So put us out of our misery, Dale. What is going on? 39 00:02:16,480 --> 00:02:17,879 Are you and Helen OK? 40 00:02:17,880 --> 00:02:21,639 Oh, well, look, Gerry, I'd love to deliver a juicy drama... 41 00:02:21,640 --> 00:02:24,039 Well, yes, that's why we're here. (LAUGHTER) 42 00:02:24,040 --> 00:02:26,159 Helen and I are great. Thanks. 43 00:02:26,160 --> 00:02:27,959 But she's been offered a new job? 44 00:02:27,960 --> 00:02:29,119 She has. 45 00:02:29,120 --> 00:02:31,759 What could possibly surpass sitting beside you on camera? 46 00:02:31,760 --> 00:02:33,679 (LAUGHS) Honestly, I'm doing it right now. 47 00:02:33,680 --> 00:02:35,879 I can confirm, it's electrifying. 48 00:02:35,880 --> 00:02:38,679 (LAUGHTER) 49 00:02:38,680 --> 00:02:41,679 Uh, well, look, Helen's always been riveted by US politics. 50 00:02:41,680 --> 00:02:45,959 And so when the opportunity came up to cover the US 1988 elections, 51 00:02:45,960 --> 00:02:47,159 she couldn't turn it down. 52 00:02:47,160 --> 00:02:49,799 But what does this mean for the golden couple, Dale? 53 00:02:49,800 --> 00:02:51,959 My wife's very anxious about it. 54 00:02:51,960 --> 00:02:53,519 (LAUGHTER) 55 00:02:58,480 --> 00:03:03,479 Helen and I love and respect each other enormously. 56 00:03:04,840 --> 00:03:09,679 But given the distance and the demands of her new job, 57 00:03:09,680 --> 00:03:13,959 we've both decided, with a lot of love and a lot of sadness, 58 00:03:13,960 --> 00:03:14,959 to separate. 59 00:03:14,960 --> 00:03:16,599 AUDIENCE: Oh! 60 00:03:16,600 --> 00:03:19,879 Oh, I'm sorry. Um... (LAUGHS) 61 00:03:19,880 --> 00:03:22,559 Oh, Carla will be devastated. 62 00:03:22,560 --> 00:03:24,559 Um... 63 00:03:24,560 --> 00:03:27,839 Not so much our neighbour Debbie, who I'm sure will want me to ask, 64 00:03:27,840 --> 00:03:29,319 are you dating yet? 65 00:03:29,320 --> 00:03:30,879 (LAUGHTER) (LAUGHS) 66 00:03:30,880 --> 00:03:33,079 Gerry, it's very recent. I know. 67 00:03:33,080 --> 00:03:34,679 How insensitive of you, Debbie. 68 00:03:34,680 --> 00:03:36,239 (LAUGHTER) 69 00:03:36,240 --> 00:03:38,799 Shall I ask again mid-year? 70 00:03:38,800 --> 00:03:40,119 Let's say Easter. 71 00:03:40,120 --> 00:03:42,679 (LAUGHTER) Very good. 72 00:03:42,680 --> 00:03:46,319 And, ladies and gentlemen, that was Mr Dale Jennings. 73 00:03:46,320 --> 00:03:48,519 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) Thank you very much. 74 00:03:49,640 --> 00:03:50,919 Thank you. 75 00:04:04,080 --> 00:04:05,919 (TRAM BELL RINGS) 76 00:04:05,920 --> 00:04:07,559 Hi! Hi. 77 00:04:07,560 --> 00:04:10,279 Nice to see you. It's good to see you too. 78 00:04:10,280 --> 00:04:12,639 How are you? Yeah, I'm really good. How are you? 79 00:04:12,640 --> 00:04:13,639 Good. 80 00:04:13,640 --> 00:04:15,679 It's so strange being in the office without you. 81 00:04:15,680 --> 00:04:17,359 Oh, yeah. Boring. 82 00:04:18,720 --> 00:04:19,959 I can't stay long. 83 00:04:19,960 --> 00:04:22,359 No. Um, OK. 84 00:04:23,880 --> 00:04:26,239 Alright, I'm sorry to put this on you so suddenly. 85 00:04:27,240 --> 00:04:28,919 But, um... 86 00:04:28,920 --> 00:04:32,319 ..you know that I'm flying to Washington on Wednesday? 87 00:04:32,320 --> 00:04:33,839 Yes. OK. 88 00:04:33,840 --> 00:04:38,519 So we're starting to put a crew together and... 89 00:04:40,600 --> 00:04:42,399 ..and I've mentioned you. 90 00:04:42,400 --> 00:04:43,799 To the execs. 91 00:04:44,800 --> 00:04:46,399 As my producer. 92 00:04:49,720 --> 00:04:50,719 Oh. 93 00:04:50,720 --> 00:04:53,879 '88 in the US, it's gonna be incredible. 94 00:04:53,880 --> 00:04:56,599 It's the election, it's Reagan's last year in office. 95 00:04:56,600 --> 00:04:58,719 He's going to be putting immense pressure on Gorbachev. 96 00:04:58,720 --> 00:05:00,079 I'm contracted to News At Six. 97 00:05:00,080 --> 00:05:01,319 Yeah, but it's a shitty contract 98 00:05:01,320 --> 00:05:03,239 and you'd only have to give two weeks' notice. 99 00:05:03,240 --> 00:05:05,319 We'd have limited interference from the network, 100 00:05:05,320 --> 00:05:07,639 we'd be able to pursue our own stories. 101 00:05:08,960 --> 00:05:10,559 Noelene, it would catapult you. 102 00:05:12,000 --> 00:05:13,479 It would set up your career. 103 00:05:18,920 --> 00:05:20,439 (QUIETLY) Wow. 104 00:05:35,960 --> 00:05:37,319 Noelene playing hard to get. 105 00:05:37,320 --> 00:05:40,039 Well, we have a number of options for the producer role, 106 00:05:40,040 --> 00:05:41,199 if you're in trouble. 107 00:05:41,200 --> 00:05:42,439 No, I'm not. Plenty of good people. 108 00:05:42,440 --> 00:05:45,319 No, I am...I'm...I'm pretty sure that she's a yes, 109 00:05:45,320 --> 00:05:46,719 but she's just going to need another week. 110 00:05:46,720 --> 00:05:49,239 She's then going to need another two weeks to give notice to News At Six. 111 00:05:49,240 --> 00:05:50,559 Cutting it fine for Iowa. 112 00:05:50,560 --> 00:05:52,679 I know, but I think she's worth it. 113 00:05:52,680 --> 00:05:55,279 She's smart as hell. She seems unassuming. 114 00:05:55,280 --> 00:05:58,079 Helen, if you think she's right, then we'll get her. 115 00:05:58,080 --> 00:05:59,719 It's your choice. 116 00:05:59,720 --> 00:06:00,999 OK. 117 00:06:01,000 --> 00:06:03,599 I've received a few phone calls from Lindsay Cunningham. 118 00:06:03,600 --> 00:06:05,679 Four, as a matter of fact. 119 00:06:05,680 --> 00:06:07,839 They started right after we announced that you were joining us. 120 00:06:07,840 --> 00:06:09,319 Right. 121 00:06:09,320 --> 00:06:11,359 I'd recommend ignoring them. 122 00:06:11,360 --> 00:06:15,719 Well, I've avoided him so far, but he will get to me eventually. 123 00:06:15,720 --> 00:06:18,079 Is there anything I need to say or not say? 124 00:06:20,200 --> 00:06:22,039 No. 125 00:06:22,040 --> 00:06:24,119 I might leave him hanging for a bit longer. 126 00:06:24,120 --> 00:06:26,159 Prick. (CHUCKLES) 127 00:06:26,160 --> 00:06:27,879 DALE: Our top stories again, 128 00:06:27,880 --> 00:06:30,319 the First Fleet re-enactment leaves Botany Bay 129 00:06:30,320 --> 00:06:32,759 for the final stage of its Bicentennial voyage. 130 00:06:32,760 --> 00:06:34,759 ROB: And Chris Evert advances to the final... 131 00:06:34,760 --> 00:06:36,759 Why does he have to shout? ..of the Ford Australian Open. 132 00:06:36,760 --> 00:06:38,599 She will face Steffi Graf on Saturday. 133 00:06:38,600 --> 00:06:39,999 And, of course, on Sunday, 134 00:06:40,000 --> 00:06:43,439 Aussie legend Pat Cash takes on Mats Wilander. 135 00:06:43,440 --> 00:06:46,239 A week every Australian will long remember. 136 00:06:46,240 --> 00:06:48,399 Have a great weekend. And carn, Pat Cash! 137 00:06:48,400 --> 00:06:50,839 Hey! Well done, you. Young Dale. 138 00:06:50,840 --> 00:06:52,239 Good on you. Where are you going? 139 00:06:52,240 --> 00:06:53,559 You're not going to hang out for Geoff? 140 00:06:53,560 --> 00:06:54,959 Oh, turn it up. 141 00:06:54,960 --> 00:06:58,839 GEOFF: Before we commence tonight... Hey, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. 142 00:06:58,840 --> 00:07:02,679 ..I'll be taking a break next week as we cover the spectacle 143 00:07:02,680 --> 00:07:04,319 of the Bicentennial festivities. 144 00:07:05,360 --> 00:07:08,719 And I'm sorry to say that I will not be returning to this desk 145 00:07:08,720 --> 00:07:10,079 the following week. 146 00:07:10,080 --> 00:07:12,719 I've made the difficult decision to take an extended break 147 00:07:12,720 --> 00:07:15,039 from The Walters Report. 148 00:07:15,040 --> 00:07:18,479 I've always maintained that newsmen should never become the news. 149 00:07:19,880 --> 00:07:23,439 But this country is in the grip of a crisis. 150 00:07:24,600 --> 00:07:27,479 And it is a crisis of drug addiction. 151 00:07:29,520 --> 00:07:32,799 That crisis has now reached my own family. 152 00:07:35,120 --> 00:07:38,959 As you can imagine, this is a deeply personal matter. 153 00:07:39,960 --> 00:07:43,319 And I will not be talking in detail tonight. 154 00:07:45,040 --> 00:07:46,959 But I do feel compelled to... 155 00:07:48,640 --> 00:07:50,079 ..just say two things. 156 00:07:51,600 --> 00:07:54,399 Addiction is an illness. 157 00:07:55,880 --> 00:07:58,359 And it is an insidious one. 158 00:08:00,000 --> 00:08:04,719 I hope that my honesty tonight shows that it can affect 159 00:08:04,720 --> 00:08:06,559 any Australian family. 160 00:08:08,800 --> 00:08:09,999 And, secondly... 161 00:08:13,200 --> 00:08:14,479 Secondly... 162 00:08:22,240 --> 00:08:23,519 (CLEARS THROAT) 163 00:08:25,840 --> 00:08:27,359 I love my daughter. 164 00:08:30,800 --> 00:08:35,039 Kay Walters is a beautiful, intelligent... 165 00:08:36,400 --> 00:08:38,519 ..creative young woman. 166 00:08:40,520 --> 00:08:44,559 And she will be facing this recovery with her mother and I. 167 00:08:46,040 --> 00:08:48,279 We will devote every effort to it. 168 00:08:51,080 --> 00:08:55,999 Paddy Hewitt will be taking on my position as Bicentennial host 169 00:08:56,000 --> 00:09:00,239 and be commandeering this desk in my absence. 170 00:09:00,240 --> 00:09:03,639 I know he can look forward to the support 171 00:09:03,640 --> 00:09:06,119 of our many, many loyal viewers. 172 00:09:06,120 --> 00:09:07,719 (CLEARS THROAT) 173 00:09:07,720 --> 00:09:10,399 To our first story tonight... What does this mean? 174 00:09:10,400 --> 00:09:11,719 ..look at Britain's... 175 00:09:11,720 --> 00:09:13,999 It means... ..official Bicentenary gift to us. 176 00:09:14,000 --> 00:09:16,839 ..we are going to win Bicentennial week 177 00:09:16,840 --> 00:09:18,839 hands fucking down! 178 00:09:18,840 --> 00:09:20,399 Ha! 179 00:09:20,400 --> 00:09:24,279 (LAUGHS) 180 00:09:25,280 --> 00:09:29,279 ..Royal Highnesses Prince Charles and Princess Diana. 181 00:09:41,160 --> 00:09:42,639 Would you like to do the honours? 182 00:09:58,080 --> 00:10:01,159 VAL: Goodness. A lot of space. 183 00:10:01,160 --> 00:10:02,999 Magnificent, isn't it? 184 00:10:03,000 --> 00:10:04,519 You must be so proud. 185 00:10:05,520 --> 00:10:06,999 Well, enjoy. 186 00:10:09,080 --> 00:10:10,359 (CHUCKLES) 187 00:10:18,960 --> 00:10:20,839 I feel like I'm in a museum. 188 00:10:22,280 --> 00:10:24,879 Well, it won't feel so big once there's furniture in it. 189 00:10:30,600 --> 00:10:32,599 It's very modern, isn't it? 190 00:10:32,600 --> 00:10:35,719 I know it's not a family home, Mum. I didn't say that. 191 00:10:35,720 --> 00:10:37,559 I'm sure you'd prefer something cosier. 192 00:10:39,080 --> 00:10:40,759 I just want you to be happy. 193 00:10:42,000 --> 00:10:43,599 That's all I've ever wanted. 194 00:10:47,800 --> 00:10:49,559 You won't be lonely here? 195 00:10:49,560 --> 00:10:51,639 So much space for one person. 196 00:10:53,640 --> 00:10:54,839 I love it. 197 00:11:00,720 --> 00:11:02,919 I never thought I'd step foot in a house like this. 198 00:11:04,680 --> 00:11:06,399 Let alone own one. 199 00:11:17,640 --> 00:11:21,279 (URGENT STRING MUSIC) 200 00:11:21,280 --> 00:11:24,559 (CAR ENGINE ROARS) 201 00:11:38,000 --> 00:11:40,999 (STRING MUSIC CONTINUES) 202 00:12:12,480 --> 00:12:13,999 (ALARM BEEPS) 203 00:12:15,960 --> 00:12:19,279 NEWSREADER: This is ABC News on the 25th of January, 204 00:12:19,280 --> 00:12:23,319 Bicentennial eve, and crowds are already gathering at Sydney Airport 205 00:12:23,320 --> 00:12:26,279 for the arrival of the Prince and Princess of Wales 206 00:12:26,280 --> 00:12:28,599 who are expected to land any moment now. 207 00:12:28,600 --> 00:12:29,799 (PHONE RINGS) 208 00:12:29,800 --> 00:12:32,759 The royal couple's stay in Australia will last 10 days... 209 00:12:32,760 --> 00:12:35,319 (NEWS CONTINUES DISTANTLY) 210 00:12:41,160 --> 00:12:42,159 Hello? 211 00:12:42,160 --> 00:12:44,239 It's...it's, um, Gerry. 212 00:12:44,240 --> 00:12:46,799 Have...have you seen The Sun? 213 00:12:46,800 --> 00:12:48,359 No. Why? 214 00:12:48,360 --> 00:12:49,519 Um... 215 00:12:50,760 --> 00:12:53,239 I was arrested yesterday in Sydney. 216 00:12:53,240 --> 00:12:54,559 What? 217 00:12:54,560 --> 00:12:56,119 The charge... 218 00:12:57,200 --> 00:12:59,319 ..um, the charge is indecency. 219 00:12:59,320 --> 00:13:00,599 Hang on. 220 00:13:07,160 --> 00:13:08,759 Listen, could you... 221 00:13:09,920 --> 00:13:11,519 ..could you come over here? 222 00:13:13,000 --> 00:13:14,879 Before work? 223 00:13:14,880 --> 00:13:15,879 Um... 224 00:13:16,920 --> 00:13:18,279 Yeah, of course. 225 00:13:18,280 --> 00:13:21,679 The network knows. I'm just not sure how they're going to manage it. 226 00:13:21,680 --> 00:13:23,879 I-I might need your help. 227 00:13:25,400 --> 00:13:26,959 Yeah. I'll be right over. 228 00:13:28,040 --> 00:13:29,679 Thank you. (DISCONNECTS CALL) 229 00:13:33,720 --> 00:13:35,719 MAN: Dale, hi! Dale! 230 00:13:35,720 --> 00:13:36,919 MAN: Jennings! Mr Jennings. 231 00:13:36,920 --> 00:13:38,839 Mr Jennings any comment on the arrest? 232 00:13:38,840 --> 00:13:41,239 Have you seen the article this morning? 233 00:13:44,200 --> 00:13:45,599 Is that reporter still out there? 234 00:13:45,600 --> 00:13:47,639 There are at least five that I could see. 235 00:13:49,400 --> 00:13:51,119 You alright? 236 00:13:51,120 --> 00:13:53,279 I think we need to get Alison off to school. 237 00:13:53,280 --> 00:13:54,519 No, let her stay at home. 238 00:13:54,520 --> 00:13:57,279 No, I think it's important that the reporters see you and I together... 239 00:13:57,280 --> 00:13:58,439 No, the other kids. 240 00:13:59,480 --> 00:14:01,279 Hey. 241 00:14:01,280 --> 00:14:04,519 We keep smiling, we say nothing 242 00:14:04,520 --> 00:14:07,359 and we never, ever apologise. 243 00:14:08,640 --> 00:14:11,319 OK? That's how we get through this. 244 00:14:11,320 --> 00:14:12,319 Yeah? 245 00:14:12,320 --> 00:14:13,639 OK? 246 00:14:13,640 --> 00:14:15,239 I love you. I love you too. 247 00:14:23,560 --> 00:14:25,319 You read it? Yeah. 248 00:14:25,320 --> 00:14:26,879 I mean, it didn't go into much detail. 249 00:14:26,880 --> 00:14:28,959 It said, "Arrested in public bathroom." It's... 250 00:14:30,080 --> 00:14:31,159 It's enough. 251 00:14:32,600 --> 00:14:34,359 Do you have a lawyer? 252 00:14:34,360 --> 00:14:35,479 Yeah. 253 00:14:36,680 --> 00:14:38,919 Yeah, yeah. We think we can get the charges dropped. 254 00:14:41,520 --> 00:14:42,999 What am I doing here? 255 00:14:46,360 --> 00:14:49,599 I need...I need you to fight for me to stay on air, Dale. 256 00:14:51,320 --> 00:14:52,999 People aren't answering my calls. 257 00:14:53,000 --> 00:14:54,399 The sponsors have cut me. 258 00:14:54,400 --> 00:14:55,599 I, um... 259 00:14:58,360 --> 00:15:00,199 If I disappear, I'm done. 260 00:15:05,000 --> 00:15:06,479 Do you understand? 261 00:15:09,920 --> 00:15:11,119 Yep. 262 00:15:13,600 --> 00:15:16,199 We've got each other's backs, don't we? 263 00:15:19,120 --> 00:15:20,839 Don't we? 264 00:15:20,840 --> 00:15:22,239 Of course. 265 00:15:29,200 --> 00:15:30,599 Because, you know, um... 266 00:15:32,800 --> 00:15:34,799 ..if you were in this position... 267 00:15:37,480 --> 00:15:39,359 ..you know I'd do the same for you. 268 00:15:44,760 --> 00:15:46,119 Of course. 269 00:15:59,360 --> 00:16:02,199 LINDSAY: Oh, jeez. Dale! Dale, come here. 270 00:16:04,920 --> 00:16:07,919 Uh, are you across all this Gerry business, are you? 271 00:16:07,920 --> 00:16:09,239 The Sun? Yeah. 272 00:16:09,240 --> 00:16:10,439 And the Sydney Morning Herald. 273 00:16:10,440 --> 00:16:12,159 Jean said she heard it on the radio twice. 274 00:16:12,160 --> 00:16:13,639 Did you know he was a poof? 275 00:16:14,640 --> 00:16:15,799 I'm not drawing any conclusions. 276 00:16:15,800 --> 00:16:18,719 Oh, come on. He makes Bernard bloody King look like Tarzan. 277 00:16:18,720 --> 00:16:21,519 Mate, he was sprung in a public toilet in a park. 278 00:16:21,520 --> 00:16:22,719 Could you imagine his poor wife? 279 00:16:22,720 --> 00:16:24,959 Oh, she's alright, Robbo. She's pretty switched on. 280 00:16:24,960 --> 00:16:26,279 I'd say she'd know about it 281 00:16:26,280 --> 00:16:28,839 because we've been hosing down stories about this fella for years, 282 00:16:28,840 --> 00:16:29,959 haven't we? 283 00:16:29,960 --> 00:16:32,119 Can't hose down an arrest, can you? So he's off air tomorrow. 284 00:16:32,120 --> 00:16:33,959 It's a little premature, don't you think? 285 00:16:33,960 --> 00:16:35,759 (LAUGHS) 286 00:16:35,760 --> 00:16:38,919 It's an arrest for public buggery. 287 00:16:38,920 --> 00:16:41,079 Tomorrow is the biggest family day viewing 288 00:16:41,080 --> 00:16:42,519 in Australian television history. 289 00:16:42,520 --> 00:16:43,519 He's gone. 290 00:16:43,520 --> 00:16:44,959 Look, Rob's going to take over the Fleet. 291 00:16:44,960 --> 00:16:47,119 We'll get the royal watcher in to help you with Charles and Di. 292 00:16:47,120 --> 00:16:48,239 It'll be simple. 293 00:16:48,240 --> 00:16:50,879 No, if you take Gerry off air that's just confirming he's guilty. 294 00:16:50,880 --> 00:16:52,039 He is guilty! 295 00:16:52,040 --> 00:16:53,879 I just don't know how comfortable I feel 296 00:16:53,880 --> 00:16:55,199 about being up there beside him. 297 00:16:55,200 --> 00:16:56,679 Like, he does that kind of thing. 298 00:16:57,960 --> 00:17:01,399 Dale, morning update. Jean. 299 00:17:01,400 --> 00:17:04,159 Gerry's the most popular personality on this network. 300 00:17:04,160 --> 00:17:05,839 I am not doing it without him. 301 00:17:10,040 --> 00:17:12,959 He's turning into Helen. (ALL CHUCKLE) 302 00:17:22,200 --> 00:17:23,319 MAN: 20 seconds! 303 00:17:30,840 --> 00:17:32,879 10 seconds! 304 00:17:35,480 --> 00:17:38,399 And in six, five... 305 00:17:43,600 --> 00:17:45,479 Dale Jennings here with a morning update 306 00:17:45,480 --> 00:17:47,319 on this sunny Bicentennial eve. 307 00:17:47,320 --> 00:17:50,199 And today, we have already seen a double royal celebration. 308 00:17:50,200 --> 00:17:52,879 The Prince and Princess of Wales have just arrived in Sydney 309 00:17:52,880 --> 00:17:54,399 and Buckingham Palace has announced 310 00:17:54,400 --> 00:17:57,119 that the Duchess of York is expecting her first baby. 311 00:17:57,120 --> 00:17:58,999 REPORTER: The royal couple... And we're out. 312 00:17:59,000 --> 00:18:01,279 ..emerged from an Australian Air Force 707... 313 00:18:01,280 --> 00:18:02,999 Vincent Callahan's on the line. 314 00:18:03,000 --> 00:18:04,239 Oh, thank you. 315 00:18:05,240 --> 00:18:07,479 2,000 well-wishers were there to greet them. 316 00:18:07,480 --> 00:18:09,519 (CLEARS THROAT) Vincent, mate, how are you? 317 00:18:09,520 --> 00:18:11,799 Lindsay, mate, sorry I missed your calls. 318 00:18:11,800 --> 00:18:13,719 Oh, that's OK. You're a busy fella. 319 00:18:13,720 --> 00:18:15,599 You're doing well for yourself, aren't you? (CHUCKLES) 320 00:18:15,600 --> 00:18:17,999 Now, I reckon I know why you're calling. 321 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:19,479 Uh, do you just? 322 00:18:19,480 --> 00:18:22,039 Lindsay, I just want to say that we didn't approach Helen 323 00:18:22,040 --> 00:18:24,559 until well after she left News At Six. 324 00:18:24,560 --> 00:18:26,359 Honestly. No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. 325 00:18:26,360 --> 00:18:29,279 Mate, sorry. Did she say SHE left? 326 00:18:29,280 --> 00:18:32,159 Well, she said there was an editorial dispute. 327 00:18:32,160 --> 00:18:33,679 Quite a heated one. 328 00:18:33,680 --> 00:18:36,079 And, of course, we know she walked off air. 329 00:18:36,080 --> 00:18:39,199 Oh, mate, I hate doing this, but... 330 00:18:40,360 --> 00:18:44,319 ..that was no walk off, Vincent. 331 00:18:44,320 --> 00:18:45,799 That was a breakdown. 332 00:18:45,800 --> 00:18:47,799 And if you're going to hire this woman, 333 00:18:47,800 --> 00:18:51,199 you need to know that she has breakdowns regularly. 334 00:18:51,200 --> 00:18:54,159 Well, I know she's volatile and very passionate. 335 00:18:54,160 --> 00:18:57,439 Do you know that she was also in a mental institution? 336 00:18:57,440 --> 00:18:58,519 A nut house. 337 00:18:58,520 --> 00:19:01,319 And that some of the press know? 338 00:19:01,320 --> 00:19:02,599 Hm? 339 00:19:02,600 --> 00:19:07,799 (SIGHS) You've hired a woman with real problems in her head. 340 00:19:07,800 --> 00:19:10,879 Now, I don't know whether it's manic depression, 341 00:19:10,880 --> 00:19:12,919 whether the poor thing has got schizophrenia, 342 00:19:12,920 --> 00:19:16,079 but if Helen Norville can't read an autocue, 343 00:19:16,080 --> 00:19:17,599 if she can't manage to do that, 344 00:19:17,600 --> 00:19:21,959 how the fuck is she going to navigate a US election campaign? 345 00:19:24,160 --> 00:19:25,999 Well... 346 00:19:26,000 --> 00:19:27,679 ..I appreciate the candour. 347 00:19:27,680 --> 00:19:29,159 Listen, Lindsay, I've got to go. 348 00:19:29,160 --> 00:19:30,959 Thank you. (DISCONNECTS CALL) 349 00:19:37,200 --> 00:19:38,599 Fuck you, Helen. 350 00:19:44,880 --> 00:19:48,679 # Come on, baby, do the locomotion 351 00:19:53,360 --> 00:19:54,679 It's getting late. 352 00:19:54,680 --> 00:19:56,719 Oh, well, it can't go too much longer. 353 00:19:56,720 --> 00:19:58,519 Also, I need to speak to you. 354 00:20:01,560 --> 00:20:03,479 OK, I've got to be up at five, so... 355 00:20:03,480 --> 00:20:05,679 Hey, Jen, could you turn down the telly? Noels. 356 00:20:05,680 --> 00:20:07,719 # Do the locomotion 357 00:20:07,720 --> 00:20:10,199 # My little baby sister can do it with ease... # 358 00:20:11,200 --> 00:20:12,999 Alright. 359 00:20:13,000 --> 00:20:14,519 Noels... 360 00:20:16,480 --> 00:20:18,079 (LAUGHS) 361 00:20:18,080 --> 00:20:24,559 You bring out the best in everyone around you, especially me. 362 00:20:24,560 --> 00:20:30,479 Um, and I want to spend the rest of my life with you 363 00:20:30,480 --> 00:20:32,799 and build a family with you. 364 00:20:35,320 --> 00:20:36,679 Noelene Kim... 365 00:20:52,000 --> 00:20:53,839 (CRIES) Yes. 366 00:20:53,840 --> 00:20:55,599 Yeah? Yes. 367 00:21:03,040 --> 00:21:04,639 Yeah, I told Jen I was going to do it tonight, 368 00:21:04,640 --> 00:21:05,959 and then I couldn't find the right spot 369 00:21:05,960 --> 00:21:07,439 and was getting panicky there. 370 00:21:08,640 --> 00:21:11,359 Yeah. Um... Oh, yeah. Thank you, Jen. 371 00:21:11,360 --> 00:21:12,639 Uh, yeah, Mr and Mrs Kim, 372 00:21:12,640 --> 00:21:15,479 I wanted to bow for blessings. 373 00:21:28,480 --> 00:21:30,119 Oh, let's take a photo. 374 00:21:33,160 --> 00:21:35,359 Um, if it's OK, 375 00:21:35,360 --> 00:21:37,519 I think I just want one with the both of us. 376 00:21:38,520 --> 00:21:40,519 OK. Hey. 377 00:21:45,280 --> 00:21:48,879 Sorry, should I not have done that in front of your family? 378 00:21:48,880 --> 00:21:50,239 They're fine. 379 00:21:50,240 --> 00:21:52,879 I just thought it might help with your dad, 380 00:21:52,880 --> 00:21:54,839 but he still seems pretty suss on me. 381 00:21:54,840 --> 00:21:57,439 It's not you. That was actually a good reaction. 382 00:21:57,440 --> 00:21:59,599 Really? Mm-hm. 383 00:21:59,600 --> 00:22:02,159 (CHUCKLES) Yeah. Come here. 384 00:22:03,680 --> 00:22:05,519 I love what you did. 385 00:22:05,520 --> 00:22:07,359 You've made me very happy. 386 00:22:15,600 --> 00:22:16,919 How about one last drink? 387 00:22:18,080 --> 00:22:19,319 It's late. 388 00:22:19,320 --> 00:22:21,159 Please, now that I can relax. 389 00:22:21,160 --> 00:22:22,719 Just one more. 390 00:22:22,720 --> 00:22:24,519 I have one thing I need to tell you. 391 00:22:27,880 --> 00:22:29,119 Alright. 392 00:22:35,920 --> 00:22:38,359 I've been offered another job 393 00:22:38,360 --> 00:22:39,999 at another network. 394 00:22:41,400 --> 00:22:43,079 Jesus, Noels. 395 00:22:43,080 --> 00:22:46,199 (LAUGHS) You just had me shitting bricks. 396 00:22:46,200 --> 00:22:47,719 For a second there I was thinking, 397 00:22:47,720 --> 00:22:49,159 "You idiot. What else have you ballsed up?" 398 00:22:49,160 --> 00:22:50,879 That's...that's great. It's good. 399 00:22:50,880 --> 00:22:53,879 Of course other networks are going to be chasing you. 400 00:22:53,880 --> 00:22:55,439 What is it? 401 00:22:56,920 --> 00:22:59,839 Helen asked me to be her producer. 402 00:22:59,840 --> 00:23:01,439 For election coverage. 403 00:23:03,080 --> 00:23:04,519 In America. 404 00:23:06,520 --> 00:23:07,799 Over there in America? 405 00:23:10,280 --> 00:23:11,719 How long for? 406 00:23:12,640 --> 00:23:15,399 Until the end of November, at least. 407 00:23:16,840 --> 00:23:19,839 And here I am, signed for another two years. 408 00:23:19,840 --> 00:23:20,839 Um... 409 00:23:21,760 --> 00:23:24,239 So hang on, when do you have to decide by? 410 00:23:24,240 --> 00:23:26,559 I said tomorrow. You said tomorrow? 411 00:23:26,560 --> 00:23:29,039 Jesus. Uh... 412 00:23:29,040 --> 00:23:33,039 I made it very clear I needed to speak to you first. 413 00:23:34,440 --> 00:23:36,119 Uh... 414 00:23:36,120 --> 00:23:37,919 I don't know what to say. 415 00:23:37,920 --> 00:23:42,319 I feel like I've been very patient 416 00:23:42,320 --> 00:23:45,759 sneaking around for a whole year, and then... 417 00:23:48,960 --> 00:23:50,679 Did you want to say yes to this? 418 00:23:52,200 --> 00:23:53,879 I want to do what's best. 419 00:23:55,400 --> 00:23:57,079 For both of us. 420 00:24:00,240 --> 00:24:01,879 (SIGHS) Right. 421 00:24:15,640 --> 00:24:17,639 (WEEPS) 422 00:24:28,720 --> 00:24:31,279 (KNOCK AT DOOR) 423 00:24:33,960 --> 00:24:36,319 (KNOCK AT DOOR) 424 00:24:42,600 --> 00:24:45,719 What...what time is it? 425 00:24:45,720 --> 00:24:48,399 Too bloody early. 7 o'clock? 426 00:24:48,400 --> 00:24:49,559 Yeah. 427 00:24:49,560 --> 00:24:51,239 (KNOCK AT DOOR) 428 00:25:03,760 --> 00:25:06,359 Oh. I hope I didn't wake you. 429 00:25:07,640 --> 00:25:09,479 Could I have a word in private? 430 00:25:10,760 --> 00:25:12,119 Sure. 431 00:25:19,200 --> 00:25:22,519 I understand you've accepted a new position. 432 00:25:22,520 --> 00:25:25,199 Geoff and I spent two months in Washington 433 00:25:25,200 --> 00:25:26,719 in the wake of the Kennedy... 434 00:25:26,720 --> 00:25:29,599 What do you want to talk about, Evelyn? Why are you here? 435 00:25:30,600 --> 00:25:32,959 I'm aware of what you did. 436 00:25:32,960 --> 00:25:34,719 With Kay. 437 00:25:34,720 --> 00:25:40,679 I wanted to thank you for your decency in a troubling situation. 438 00:25:40,680 --> 00:25:43,399 Well, that was for Kay, not for you. 439 00:25:45,800 --> 00:25:49,279 Uh, also, Geoff heard something last night. 440 00:25:49,280 --> 00:25:52,399 Something concerning. I felt I ought to warn you. 441 00:25:52,400 --> 00:25:57,359 He's had several calls in the wake of the Gerry Carroll business. 442 00:25:57,360 --> 00:25:58,839 Last night, Donna Gillies 443 00:25:58,840 --> 00:26:01,519 specifically mentioned Dale, repeatedly. 444 00:26:01,520 --> 00:26:06,119 She mentioned something about a tryst with a news cameraman. 445 00:26:06,120 --> 00:26:07,759 Geoff said nothing, of course, 446 00:26:07,760 --> 00:26:12,599 but she proposed that was the real reason for your separation. 447 00:26:12,600 --> 00:26:14,439 Well, I think next time... I think you should answer. 448 00:26:15,440 --> 00:26:18,039 I think you should answer and you should deny it firmly. 449 00:26:18,040 --> 00:26:20,159 I think a denial from Geoff Walters would go a... 450 00:26:20,160 --> 00:26:22,199 Thank you very much, Evelyn. (CLEARS THROAT) 451 00:26:26,560 --> 00:26:28,319 I asked you to stay in that room! 452 00:26:28,320 --> 00:26:30,159 She's the last person in the world... Helen! 453 00:26:30,160 --> 00:26:32,479 ..that I would want to know about whatever the fuck this is. 454 00:26:32,480 --> 00:26:34,039 Helen, it sounded like a crisis. Jesus Christ. 455 00:26:34,040 --> 00:26:35,759 I just didn't... Alright, alright, alright. 456 00:26:35,760 --> 00:26:38,519 I'll grant you, we've never exactly had a conversation 457 00:26:38,520 --> 00:26:39,799 about Dale before. What? 458 00:26:39,800 --> 00:26:41,799 We've never spoken about Dale. A conversation about what? 459 00:26:41,800 --> 00:26:43,999 A conversation about the fact... What are you trying to say? 460 00:26:44,000 --> 00:26:46,759 We both know what team Dale bats for, Helen. 461 00:26:49,280 --> 00:26:50,839 Get dressed. 462 00:26:50,840 --> 00:26:52,399 Get your shit 463 00:26:52,400 --> 00:26:54,319 and get the fuck out of my house! 464 00:26:57,760 --> 00:26:58,879 Go. 465 00:27:14,600 --> 00:27:16,399 Hello? Dale, it's Helen. 466 00:27:16,400 --> 00:27:18,479 Can you please stay at home? I'm coming right over. 467 00:27:18,480 --> 00:27:20,719 I'm already late. No, I need you just to stay there. 468 00:27:21,720 --> 00:27:22,719 (EXHALES HARD) 469 00:27:23,720 --> 00:27:25,639 (KNOCK AT DOOR) 470 00:27:32,400 --> 00:27:33,439 Hi. Hi. 471 00:27:33,440 --> 00:27:35,119 Thank you for, um... 472 00:27:35,120 --> 00:27:36,959 Thanks for staying. 473 00:27:37,920 --> 00:27:39,239 Um... Oh. OK. 474 00:27:39,240 --> 00:27:43,119 Dale, I need to tell you something, and I just need you not to... 475 00:27:43,120 --> 00:27:44,519 ..not to freak out. 476 00:27:44,520 --> 00:27:49,679 But, um, Evelyn Walters came to my house this morning. 477 00:27:49,680 --> 00:27:52,639 What? And, um, well, uh... 478 00:27:53,640 --> 00:27:55,839 What, Helen? No, no, it's... 479 00:27:55,840 --> 00:27:59,839 So, Geoff, Geoff's been getting phone calls from...from Donna Gillies 480 00:27:59,840 --> 00:28:03,759 about, um, information that she might have 481 00:28:03,760 --> 00:28:07,759 in regards to you and a male cameraman. 482 00:28:10,480 --> 00:28:11,839 She called me too. 483 00:28:13,720 --> 00:28:19,279 She called me yesterday twice and left messages, which I ignored. 484 00:28:22,560 --> 00:28:23,679 Geoff? 485 00:28:24,800 --> 00:28:26,519 Geoff's made no comment. 486 00:28:30,520 --> 00:28:33,079 Dale, has something happened since, um... 487 00:28:34,160 --> 00:28:36,359 ..since we separated that...? 488 00:28:39,200 --> 00:28:40,559 Dale. 489 00:28:45,280 --> 00:28:46,279 OK. 490 00:28:47,600 --> 00:28:49,119 OK, well... 491 00:28:50,320 --> 00:28:53,479 I mean, that means it's...it's just... 492 00:28:53,480 --> 00:28:56,319 It's just Geoff and myself that she's called. 493 00:28:57,440 --> 00:28:59,679 And nobody else knows, do they? 494 00:29:04,280 --> 00:29:05,719 Gerry knows. 495 00:29:09,680 --> 00:29:11,159 I told Gerry. 496 00:29:20,200 --> 00:29:21,399 What do I do? 497 00:29:28,280 --> 00:29:29,279 You know what? 498 00:29:29,280 --> 00:29:30,879 I still think that there's a really huge chance 499 00:29:30,880 --> 00:29:32,359 that this will just blow over. 500 00:29:32,360 --> 00:29:34,159 Just go in. Just do your job. 501 00:29:35,680 --> 00:29:37,199 Act confident. 502 00:29:38,400 --> 00:29:40,199 Just...it's what you do. 503 00:29:41,400 --> 00:29:43,799 (SNIFFS) Come on, get up. 504 00:29:43,800 --> 00:29:45,119 Get your bag. 505 00:29:45,120 --> 00:29:48,039 You go in to work and you act like everything's normal. 506 00:29:49,280 --> 00:29:51,679 And I do...I do think this could blow over. 507 00:29:51,680 --> 00:29:53,079 I just... 508 00:29:53,080 --> 00:29:55,679 I just needed you to know. 509 00:30:05,120 --> 00:30:07,119 Happy Australia Day! Thanks. 510 00:30:07,120 --> 00:30:09,679 We're putting Rob on with you right from the start. 511 00:30:09,680 --> 00:30:12,639 Then Gerry will take over for the Royals and the ceremony. 512 00:30:12,640 --> 00:30:14,359 Then it will be you alone for the fireworks. 513 00:30:14,360 --> 00:30:15,679 OK. 514 00:30:15,680 --> 00:30:17,439 Oh, Dale. 515 00:30:17,440 --> 00:30:19,159 You've had several messages. 516 00:30:19,160 --> 00:30:21,399 A former cameraman. You remember Tim Ahern? 517 00:30:21,400 --> 00:30:22,559 Oh, of course. 518 00:30:22,560 --> 00:30:24,639 He stressed he wants you to call him as soon as you get in. 519 00:30:36,560 --> 00:30:38,999 (PHONE RINGS) 520 00:30:48,120 --> 00:30:50,439 Hello? Hi. It's Dale. 521 00:30:50,440 --> 00:30:52,119 Just returning your call. Dale Jennings. 522 00:30:53,720 --> 00:30:55,239 I don't know any other Dales, Dale. 523 00:30:56,560 --> 00:30:58,319 Hey, are you somewhere quiet? 524 00:30:58,320 --> 00:30:59,759 Yeah. 525 00:30:59,760 --> 00:31:03,399 So I've been getting a couple of calls from a gossip columnist. 526 00:31:03,400 --> 00:31:04,719 Donna Gillies? Yeah. 527 00:31:05,800 --> 00:31:07,839 Yeah, she's been asking a lot of questions about you. 528 00:31:09,360 --> 00:31:10,919 And me. 529 00:31:10,920 --> 00:31:14,559 And I said nothing, obviously, and hung up. 530 00:31:15,560 --> 00:31:16,639 Well, great. Thanks. 531 00:31:16,640 --> 00:31:19,199 I-i-if she calls back, could you just...could you clarify...? 532 00:31:19,200 --> 00:31:21,239 I won't answer again. 533 00:31:21,240 --> 00:31:23,959 If you could just say we were in a professional relationship, 534 00:31:23,960 --> 00:31:25,439 that would be appreciated. 535 00:31:25,440 --> 00:31:27,279 I'll ignore her, but I'm not lying. 536 00:31:27,280 --> 00:31:28,479 I'm past that. 537 00:31:29,480 --> 00:31:31,319 Did she say who fed the story? 538 00:31:34,520 --> 00:31:35,799 Look, I, uh... 539 00:31:37,040 --> 00:31:38,559 ..I know you're going to deny everything. 540 00:31:39,840 --> 00:31:41,839 And I didn't expect anything different. 541 00:31:43,240 --> 00:31:44,719 I got to go. 542 00:31:46,000 --> 00:31:47,599 Good luck. 543 00:31:58,680 --> 00:32:02,599 But no-one wants to hear Steve when the Princess of Wales is 200m away. 544 00:32:02,600 --> 00:32:04,839 But we've got to fill a gap. It's a waste of an OB. 545 00:32:04,840 --> 00:32:06,759 What do you want? 546 00:32:06,760 --> 00:32:09,399 Upon reflection, I've been thinking about what you said about Gerry. 547 00:32:09,400 --> 00:32:11,159 You're right. He should be off the desk. 548 00:32:11,160 --> 00:32:12,359 Oh, Jesus Christ. Oh, Jesus Christ. 549 00:32:12,360 --> 00:32:13,359 We said this yesterday. 550 00:32:13,360 --> 00:32:15,319 Yeah, well, I'm hearing more and more about his behaviour. 551 00:32:15,320 --> 00:32:16,559 Ooh, fuck me. What? 552 00:32:16,560 --> 00:32:17,839 Well, I don't know specifics, 553 00:32:17,840 --> 00:32:20,119 but for such a landmark broadcast, 554 00:32:20,120 --> 00:32:21,679 it's not worth the risk. 555 00:32:21,680 --> 00:32:23,439 Jesus, we said this yesterday, Dale! 556 00:32:23,440 --> 00:32:25,319 Just ring Gerry. Tell him not to come in. 557 00:32:25,320 --> 00:32:26,799 Well done, mate. Music to my ears. 558 00:32:26,800 --> 00:32:27,799 Well done, you. 559 00:32:27,800 --> 00:32:29,199 Now, listen, you do realise that 560 00:32:29,200 --> 00:32:31,119 you're signing up for 14-hours-plus on the desk. 561 00:32:32,120 --> 00:32:33,199 I can handle it. 562 00:33:01,000 --> 00:33:02,199 Good morning. 563 00:33:03,720 --> 00:33:05,239 I'm Dale Jennings. 564 00:33:12,200 --> 00:33:13,479 MAN: 10 seconds! 565 00:33:17,200 --> 00:33:19,839 And five, four... 566 00:33:24,000 --> 00:33:27,679 Good morning. I'm Dale Jennings and wherever you are in Australia, 567 00:33:27,680 --> 00:33:31,159 thank you for joining us as we celebrate our 200th birthday 568 00:33:31,160 --> 00:33:32,679 as a modern nation. 569 00:33:32,680 --> 00:33:35,679 And what a spectacular day we have ahead of us. 570 00:33:35,680 --> 00:33:37,839 Isn't that right, Rob? That's right, Dale. 571 00:33:37,840 --> 00:33:40,079 And the centrepiece of it... (PHONE RINGS) 572 00:33:40,080 --> 00:33:41,679 ..re-enactment of the arrival... 573 00:33:41,680 --> 00:33:42,799 Jean speaking. 574 00:33:42,800 --> 00:33:43,799 ..First Fleet. 575 00:33:43,800 --> 00:33:47,319 It arrived back in 1788... 576 00:33:47,320 --> 00:33:49,559 Apparently Gerry's down in makeup. 577 00:33:49,560 --> 00:33:51,079 What? Fuck! 578 00:33:51,080 --> 00:33:52,359 ..Sydney Harbour today. 579 00:33:52,360 --> 00:33:57,199 Why don't we cross to the air right now for our first live pictures? 580 00:33:57,200 --> 00:33:59,639 As you can see, it's a stunning day. 581 00:33:59,640 --> 00:34:02,599 And there has been a massive spectator fleet out there 582 00:34:02,600 --> 00:34:04,239 on the water all morning. 583 00:34:08,200 --> 00:34:10,759 LINDSAY: Hey, there he is. Gerry! Hang on a tick, mate. 584 00:34:10,760 --> 00:34:11,879 Hey! 585 00:34:13,000 --> 00:34:14,439 We've been trying to call you. 586 00:34:14,440 --> 00:34:16,959 Oh, well, we've taken the home phone off the hook, so... 587 00:34:16,960 --> 00:34:18,679 But I'm here and I'm ready. 588 00:34:18,680 --> 00:34:19,919 And we appreciate that, mate. 589 00:34:19,920 --> 00:34:22,039 But, you know, just on reflection, 590 00:34:22,040 --> 00:34:23,679 we were thinking it might not be a bad idea 591 00:34:23,680 --> 00:34:25,719 if you rest off air just for now. 592 00:34:25,720 --> 00:34:26,839 And who's 'we'? 593 00:34:26,840 --> 00:34:29,319 Yeah, well, you know, it... (CLEARS THROAT) 594 00:34:29,320 --> 00:34:30,839 It's a combined decision, isn't it, Dennis? 595 00:34:30,840 --> 00:34:35,119 Yeah. Yeah, like, like, administration, publicity. 596 00:34:35,120 --> 00:34:36,879 You know, just until this whole business blows over. 597 00:34:36,880 --> 00:34:38,999 Yeah, it has blown over. Story peaked yesterday. 598 00:34:39,000 --> 00:34:43,159 No, no, no, mate. Just worthwhile letting the dust settle. 599 00:34:43,160 --> 00:34:44,759 What is this? 600 00:34:44,760 --> 00:34:46,039 Huh? 601 00:34:47,280 --> 00:34:48,599 Look, I want to talk to Dale. 602 00:34:48,600 --> 00:34:51,439 Dale's on air, and he will be for the next few hours. 603 00:34:51,440 --> 00:34:52,719 Well, I'll wait till the break, then. 604 00:34:53,720 --> 00:34:55,079 (LAUGHS) He wants to speak to Dale. 605 00:34:56,080 --> 00:34:57,319 (LAUGHS) 606 00:34:57,320 --> 00:35:00,559 Dale is behind this decision, mate. 607 00:35:02,160 --> 00:35:03,759 Dale Jennings came to us and he said, 608 00:35:03,760 --> 00:35:06,879 "Listen, you know, it's an unfortunate situation." 609 00:35:06,880 --> 00:35:07,959 Yeah, yeah, yeah. 610 00:35:07,960 --> 00:35:11,319 Unfortunate situations happen in this place every fucking day! 611 00:35:11,320 --> 00:35:13,479 Do they? Camera boys touching up makeup girls. 612 00:35:13,480 --> 00:35:15,319 Execs doing drugs in boardrooms. Oh, yeah. 613 00:35:15,320 --> 00:35:17,079 I haven't done anything like that. 614 00:35:18,480 --> 00:35:20,079 I've done nothing like that. 615 00:35:22,520 --> 00:35:24,359 I haven't hurt anyone. 616 00:35:24,360 --> 00:35:26,639 Well, I don't know whether your wife would agree. 617 00:35:33,480 --> 00:35:35,479 You don't know the first thing about my wife. 618 00:35:38,160 --> 00:35:39,519 Or me. 619 00:35:39,520 --> 00:35:43,559 Well, I know a hell of a lot more about you than I want to, Gerry. 620 00:35:43,560 --> 00:35:44,999 (CHUCKLES) 621 00:35:45,000 --> 00:35:47,639 Listen, mate, I didn't think you were a bad sort of a fellow, 622 00:35:47,640 --> 00:35:50,039 and I couldn't give a rat's toss bag what you fuck or you suck. 623 00:35:50,040 --> 00:35:52,159 But you broke telly's golden rule! 624 00:35:52,160 --> 00:35:54,439 You got caught with your pants down! 625 00:35:55,440 --> 00:35:57,359 Mate, this is going to end one way. 626 00:35:57,360 --> 00:35:59,799 You can either walk out of here under your own steam 627 00:35:59,800 --> 00:36:02,479 or get drop-kicked out of here on your filthy arse! 628 00:36:02,480 --> 00:36:03,839 But you're gone! 629 00:36:05,240 --> 00:36:06,559 By you. 630 00:36:11,120 --> 00:36:13,199 (SCOFFS) Come on. 631 00:36:18,360 --> 00:36:19,959 Yeah. 632 00:36:21,000 --> 00:36:22,479 Oh, fuck! 633 00:36:22,480 --> 00:36:24,719 DALE: To the aerial shots there. What a sight that is. 634 00:36:24,720 --> 00:36:26,919 And now we can see the crew climbing the ma... 635 00:36:30,720 --> 00:36:32,119 The... 636 00:36:34,080 --> 00:36:36,199 The crews climbing up there on the mast of the ship. 637 00:36:36,200 --> 00:36:39,599 It's just hundreds of thousands of spectators. Right, Rob? 638 00:36:39,600 --> 00:36:43,239 And millions more tuned into the telly too, Dale. 639 00:36:43,240 --> 00:36:45,239 And look at all those spectator crafts, 640 00:36:45,240 --> 00:36:48,119 from yachts to ferries to families piled into dinghies. 641 00:36:48,120 --> 00:36:50,599 They're all feeling that same sense of excitement. 642 00:36:54,360 --> 00:36:56,279 You know what that looks like to me, Rob? 643 00:36:56,280 --> 00:36:57,999 It looks like a birthday cake. 644 00:36:58,000 --> 00:37:02,359 And what an awful lot of candles glittering on the ocean today. 645 00:37:02,360 --> 00:37:03,559 Isn't that beautiful, Rob? 646 00:37:03,560 --> 00:37:06,839 That is a sight to behold, Dale. 647 00:37:06,840 --> 00:37:10,719 Gosh, it's hard not to feel a sense of that Aussie spirit, isn't it? 648 00:37:10,720 --> 00:37:12,999 What an absolute ripper. What a ripper, indeed. 649 00:37:13,000 --> 00:37:16,679 Now, let's go again back to those gorgeous aerial shots. 650 00:37:16,680 --> 00:37:17,919 Magnificent. 651 00:37:17,920 --> 00:37:19,959 You can see the... station sponsor there. 652 00:37:19,960 --> 00:37:21,519 (QUIETLY) Fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck. 653 00:37:21,520 --> 00:37:23,839 Listen, mate. I'm nervous. I'm still nervous. I'm still nervous. 654 00:37:23,840 --> 00:37:26,119 You...you keep an eye on things here. Keep an eye on things here. 655 00:37:26,120 --> 00:37:27,199 Yeah, OK. OK? 656 00:37:27,200 --> 00:37:28,559 Yeah. OK. I got it. 657 00:37:28,560 --> 00:37:29,879 ..summer day. 658 00:37:29,880 --> 00:37:31,279 And here we are. 659 00:37:31,280 --> 00:37:34,559 Another glorious view of the tall ships 660 00:37:34,560 --> 00:37:40,039 with the News At Six exclusive helicopter of Sydney Harbour. 661 00:37:41,560 --> 00:37:42,879 I hope we haven't interrupted 662 00:37:42,880 --> 00:37:44,679 any of your Bicentennial celebrations. 663 00:37:44,680 --> 00:37:46,799 (LAUGHS) No. I promise you, no. 664 00:37:46,800 --> 00:37:49,399 Um, so I have Alan confirmed. 665 00:37:49,400 --> 00:37:52,559 And Noelene I should hear back from tonight. I think she's a yes. 666 00:37:52,560 --> 00:37:54,199 I'm sorry it's taken so long. 667 00:37:54,200 --> 00:37:56,719 We actually wanted to discuss the producer position 668 00:37:56,720 --> 00:37:58,159 just one more time. 669 00:37:58,160 --> 00:37:59,359 Because Walshie reminded me 670 00:37:59,360 --> 00:38:02,239 that we have a great candidate that I'd overlooked. 671 00:38:03,520 --> 00:38:04,999 Bill Macfarlane. 672 00:38:05,000 --> 00:38:07,799 Covered Washington for us in the '70s. 673 00:38:07,800 --> 00:38:10,399 He's been back recently doing some exceptional work 674 00:38:10,400 --> 00:38:11,679 on the Iran-Contra affair. 675 00:38:11,680 --> 00:38:12,679 Really strong. 676 00:38:12,680 --> 00:38:15,519 There's no Australian who knows the terrain better. 677 00:38:15,520 --> 00:38:17,919 And he's a major fan of you. Huge fan. 678 00:38:17,920 --> 00:38:19,799 OK. 679 00:38:19,800 --> 00:38:24,199 Um, I mean, for me, it's really more about energy and tenacity. 680 00:38:24,200 --> 00:38:25,799 And Noelene's hungry, and I... 681 00:38:25,800 --> 00:38:27,679 Well, from our perspective, it's... 682 00:38:28,840 --> 00:38:32,039 The US campaign trail is incredibly stressful. 683 00:38:32,040 --> 00:38:35,639 It's a marathon and we just feel that having a more experienced 684 00:38:35,640 --> 00:38:37,199 set of hands would help. 685 00:38:39,000 --> 00:38:40,039 Oh. 686 00:38:42,920 --> 00:38:44,279 So this is about me. 687 00:38:45,400 --> 00:38:48,079 This is about who would best compliment you. 688 00:38:49,840 --> 00:38:51,399 And that's no longer my choice? 689 00:38:58,840 --> 00:39:00,639 Could we have a minute? 690 00:39:00,640 --> 00:39:02,159 Of course. 691 00:39:02,160 --> 00:39:04,039 Walshie? Sure. 692 00:39:10,520 --> 00:39:12,879 I mean, I was pretty clear in our first meeting 693 00:39:12,880 --> 00:39:16,199 that I don't work well under older, rigid sets of hands. 694 00:39:16,200 --> 00:39:18,279 It's the reason I left News At Six 695 00:39:18,280 --> 00:39:19,839 and it's the reason I wanted to work with you. 696 00:39:19,840 --> 00:39:22,199 Is that the only reason you left News At Six? 697 00:39:25,600 --> 00:39:27,079 You've been talking to Lindsay? 698 00:39:27,080 --> 00:39:29,159 Anything he says, I take with a grain of salt. 699 00:39:31,120 --> 00:39:32,719 Well, what did he say? 700 00:39:34,280 --> 00:39:36,079 That campaign trail would test anyone 701 00:39:36,080 --> 00:39:38,599 physically and psychologically. 702 00:39:38,600 --> 00:39:41,279 So we'll get back to you with our decision. 703 00:39:43,960 --> 00:39:45,519 Have a great flight. 704 00:39:50,920 --> 00:39:52,159 Thank you. 705 00:39:55,640 --> 00:39:56,919 Carol. 706 00:39:58,040 --> 00:39:59,999 Can you send Walshie back in, please? 707 00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:03,479 And coming into view right now, the Prince and Princess of Wales. 708 00:40:03,480 --> 00:40:05,799 And isn't the princess looking stunning? 709 00:40:05,800 --> 00:40:07,599 Both elegant and festive 710 00:40:07,600 --> 00:40:11,799 in a beautiful aqua-green ensemble with cream trim. 711 00:40:11,800 --> 00:40:13,359 Reception's on the line. 712 00:40:13,360 --> 00:40:14,639 Helen's here... What? 713 00:40:14,640 --> 00:40:17,239 ..asking for you. She's been calling as well. 714 00:40:17,240 --> 00:40:19,439 Well, just tell her I'm not here. She knows you're here. 715 00:40:19,440 --> 00:40:21,599 Apparently, she's already on her way up. 716 00:40:21,600 --> 00:40:24,079 Oh, Jesus Christ. I better make myself scarce. 717 00:40:24,080 --> 00:40:25,879 What a day for my bloody gout to flare up. 718 00:40:27,920 --> 00:40:33,039 (GOD SAVE THE QUEEN PLAYS DISTANTLY) 719 00:40:35,640 --> 00:40:38,639 (ADVANCE AUSTRALIA FAIR PLAYS DISTANTLY) 720 00:40:47,680 --> 00:40:48,919 Jean. 721 00:40:52,880 --> 00:40:54,279 Hello, Helen. 722 00:40:56,640 --> 00:40:58,999 I know what you've been saying to Vincent Callahan, 723 00:40:59,000 --> 00:41:00,759 and I want you to stop. 724 00:41:00,760 --> 00:41:02,839 We're done, we're out, 725 00:41:02,840 --> 00:41:05,079 and we never have to see each other again. 726 00:41:06,080 --> 00:41:07,399 OK? 727 00:41:07,400 --> 00:41:08,879 Fair enough by me. 728 00:41:08,880 --> 00:41:12,079 But, you know, it's not just me who's been talking to Vincent. 729 00:41:12,080 --> 00:41:15,479 Everyone...has something to say about you, Helen. 730 00:41:15,480 --> 00:41:19,079 I mean, everyone in this office has a Helen Norville story to share. 731 00:41:19,080 --> 00:41:23,159 Oh, and you think any of them have anything nice to say about you? 732 00:41:23,160 --> 00:41:24,559 Everyone fucking hates you. 733 00:41:24,560 --> 00:41:27,439 Even fucking Dennis had a knife out for you. 734 00:41:27,440 --> 00:41:28,839 Do you know that? 735 00:41:28,840 --> 00:41:31,159 He had it all set up with Charlie Tate. 736 00:41:31,160 --> 00:41:33,159 And they don't even know the worst of it. 737 00:41:34,360 --> 00:41:35,999 What is the worst of it, Helen? 738 00:41:37,120 --> 00:41:38,279 Mm? 739 00:41:41,560 --> 00:41:45,399 You really want to go there? Oh, why not? We're both here. 740 00:41:45,400 --> 00:41:47,199 What's the worst of it? 741 00:41:47,200 --> 00:41:49,719 I don't have any friends. Boo-hoo fucking hoo! 742 00:41:49,720 --> 00:41:51,559 I don't need these people to be my friends. 743 00:41:51,560 --> 00:41:53,039 They fucking work for me. 744 00:41:53,040 --> 00:41:55,119 I mean, whatever you think I've done to you, 745 00:41:55,120 --> 00:41:57,479 whatever you think anyone has done to you, 746 00:41:57,480 --> 00:42:00,439 it pales into insignificance to what you've done to yourself! 747 00:42:02,000 --> 00:42:04,479 You're all over the place like a mad woman's shit. 748 00:42:04,480 --> 00:42:06,519 What happened to that ambitious young woman? 749 00:42:06,520 --> 00:42:08,159 Do you remember her? 750 00:42:08,160 --> 00:42:10,839 She came here and she would do anything to get on the desk. 751 00:42:11,960 --> 00:42:14,239 And she did everything. 752 00:42:14,240 --> 00:42:15,599 And more. 753 00:42:15,600 --> 00:42:16,599 And she got there. 754 00:42:17,600 --> 00:42:21,479 But when she got there, she didn't use her talent 755 00:42:21,480 --> 00:42:24,119 or her integrity, and certainly not her looks. 756 00:42:25,680 --> 00:42:27,159 Did she, Helen? 757 00:42:27,160 --> 00:42:28,799 You remember? 758 00:42:28,800 --> 00:42:29,959 And she had it all. 759 00:42:30,880 --> 00:42:32,919 And she threw it all away. 760 00:42:34,240 --> 00:42:36,559 And now she's all alone. 761 00:42:36,560 --> 00:42:38,159 No-one to clean up after you. 762 00:42:38,160 --> 00:42:40,599 No-one to cling to. Alone. 763 00:42:40,600 --> 00:42:43,519 And off to America. Ooh! 764 00:42:43,520 --> 00:42:44,799 (LAUGHS) 765 00:42:44,800 --> 00:42:46,959 How's that gonna go for you, do you think? 766 00:42:47,960 --> 00:42:49,839 Best be careful, Helen. 767 00:42:49,840 --> 00:42:52,119 'Cause you might come home in the cargo hold. 768 00:43:06,040 --> 00:43:08,639 But, you know, Helen, 769 00:43:08,640 --> 00:43:10,519 good luck in America... 770 00:43:11,720 --> 00:43:13,159 ..Helen Kaasik! 771 00:43:14,840 --> 00:43:16,519 Or whatever you're going to call yourself. 772 00:43:17,720 --> 00:43:19,319 You make sure, Helen... 773 00:43:21,280 --> 00:43:23,599 ..you pack lots of Valium. 774 00:43:25,000 --> 00:43:27,239 You're gonna need it! 775 00:43:27,240 --> 00:43:29,279 And not least in the United Kingdom. 776 00:43:31,760 --> 00:43:32,959 Well, what are you looking at, 777 00:43:32,960 --> 00:43:34,679 you bunch of raggedy-arse gypsy bastards? 778 00:43:34,680 --> 00:43:35,799 Nothing to do? 779 00:43:35,800 --> 00:43:38,119 There's a 1-in-200-year news event. 780 00:43:38,120 --> 00:43:39,719 Nothing to do?! 781 00:43:39,720 --> 00:43:41,239 Get on with it! 782 00:43:44,960 --> 00:43:45,959 Jean... 783 00:43:47,800 --> 00:43:49,119 ..get Dennis. 784 00:43:58,720 --> 00:44:00,319 Ah. OK. 785 00:44:01,800 --> 00:44:02,999 That was Noelene. 786 00:44:03,000 --> 00:44:05,799 Says you better think twice about going back to the office. 787 00:44:10,000 --> 00:44:11,439 You need to go after Helen? 788 00:44:13,080 --> 00:44:14,439 Noels... 789 00:44:17,400 --> 00:44:21,239 Oh, I feel like such a dickhead for saying all that last night. 790 00:44:22,880 --> 00:44:26,039 Well...you didn't say anything I wasn't expecting. 791 00:44:27,200 --> 00:44:29,079 A year's a long time. 792 00:44:29,080 --> 00:44:33,479 Well, I woke up this morning and I just thought, 793 00:44:33,480 --> 00:44:35,079 "You absolute wanker. 794 00:44:36,160 --> 00:44:38,519 "I mean, you had one dream in life, right? 795 00:44:38,520 --> 00:44:40,279 "To play in a grand final team. 796 00:44:40,280 --> 00:44:42,279 "And you got it. 797 00:44:42,280 --> 00:44:43,759 "But Noels hasn't had that yet." 798 00:44:45,560 --> 00:44:47,199 You really want it? 799 00:44:47,200 --> 00:44:48,399 The job? 800 00:44:54,760 --> 00:44:57,679 DALE: And for those of you who've been with us since early morning, 801 00:44:57,680 --> 00:44:59,759 what a fitting crescendo this is. 802 00:44:59,760 --> 00:45:02,839 Sydney Harbour alight like never before. 803 00:45:02,840 --> 00:45:05,399 What are you doing in here? Rob's been looking for you. 804 00:45:05,400 --> 00:45:06,599 Jean's been looking for you. 805 00:45:06,600 --> 00:45:08,519 Now, Dennis, tell me, are you hiding from me? 806 00:45:08,520 --> 00:45:09,999 No, no, no, no. I was just coming out. 807 00:45:10,000 --> 00:45:12,079 Well, after midnight. (CHUCKLES) 808 00:45:13,440 --> 00:45:15,959 Now, mate, I realise this is coming from Helen, 809 00:45:15,960 --> 00:45:17,799 which means it's about eight times removed 810 00:45:17,800 --> 00:45:19,279 from even a skerrick of the truth. 811 00:45:19,280 --> 00:45:21,839 But are you doing deals with little Chuck about me? 812 00:45:26,000 --> 00:45:27,919 Jesus Christ! Look, look, look, look. 813 00:45:27,920 --> 00:45:31,079 I met with Charlie. It was only brief. There's no deal, Lindsay, OK? 814 00:45:31,080 --> 00:45:33,319 You hear from the CEO, you come to me. I'm your boss. 815 00:45:33,320 --> 00:45:35,399 He owns the network. He owns half of Australia! 816 00:45:35,400 --> 00:45:37,759 He owns fuck all, Dennis! 817 00:45:37,760 --> 00:45:41,159 Jesus, mate, you do not realise how lucky you've been. 818 00:45:41,160 --> 00:45:43,759 There is no other bloke in Australian television 819 00:45:43,760 --> 00:45:47,759 that would have given you the chances I gave you! 820 00:45:47,760 --> 00:45:51,839 A piss-weak, half-arsed coffee boy in a bad acrylic vest. 821 00:45:51,840 --> 00:45:53,159 (GRUNTS) Oh! 822 00:45:57,880 --> 00:45:59,559 (COUGHS) 823 00:46:01,360 --> 00:46:02,559 Sorry. 824 00:46:04,160 --> 00:46:06,199 Sh-sh-sh- I should not call... 825 00:46:06,200 --> 00:46:07,999 No, no, no. Don't call anyone. Give me a hand. 826 00:46:10,680 --> 00:46:11,679 Come on. 827 00:46:14,040 --> 00:46:15,839 (CHUCKLES) 828 00:46:15,840 --> 00:46:18,119 Dennis, you never apologise for a good punch in the face. 829 00:46:18,120 --> 00:46:20,519 It is better than a head job to give you focus. 830 00:46:23,400 --> 00:46:25,679 (CHUCKLES) 831 00:46:27,760 --> 00:46:28,999 What did you get in your deal? 832 00:46:30,400 --> 00:46:33,239 Come on, tell me. Tell me. Tell me. 833 00:46:36,720 --> 00:46:38,759 $50,000, Lindsay. 834 00:46:43,440 --> 00:46:47,599 (LAUGHS) 835 00:46:47,600 --> 00:46:49,359 50 grand? 836 00:46:49,360 --> 00:46:52,199 You'd have never even got anywhere near that. 837 00:46:52,200 --> 00:46:55,199 Oh, Dennis, you're not very good at this, are you? 838 00:46:55,200 --> 00:46:56,679 You poor sausage. 839 00:47:02,400 --> 00:47:03,879 But you are good at your job. 840 00:47:10,080 --> 00:47:11,679 I'll give you 60. 841 00:47:13,000 --> 00:47:15,359 (CHUCKLES) 842 00:47:15,360 --> 00:47:17,839 DALE: ..a cascade of light spilling into the Harbour, 843 00:47:17,840 --> 00:47:20,159 setting in the city, and indeed... (LAUGHS) 844 00:47:20,160 --> 00:47:21,799 ..the nation alight. 845 00:47:21,800 --> 00:47:25,639 Of course, the Bicentennial commemorations will continue 846 00:47:25,640 --> 00:47:28,319 as we look towards the rest of the royal tour, 847 00:47:28,320 --> 00:47:30,199 the cultural and sporting highlights 848 00:47:30,200 --> 00:47:33,759 and, of course, to World Expo '88 in Brisbane. 849 00:47:34,760 --> 00:47:36,359 I'm Dale Jennings. 850 00:47:36,360 --> 00:47:38,799 This has been News At Six. 851 00:47:38,800 --> 00:47:40,159 Goodnight, Australia. 852 00:47:41,240 --> 00:47:42,519 And we're out! 853 00:47:42,520 --> 00:47:45,199 (APPLAUSE) 854 00:47:45,200 --> 00:47:46,719 Great job, Dale. 855 00:47:50,560 --> 00:47:52,319 WOMAN: Good job, Dale. 856 00:47:52,320 --> 00:47:55,199 WOMAN: That was great, Dale. 857 00:47:55,200 --> 00:47:58,039 MAN: Good stuff. Well done, mate. 858 00:47:58,040 --> 00:48:01,039 (APPLAUSE CONTINUES) 859 00:48:06,720 --> 00:48:08,079 (KNOCK AT DOOR) 860 00:48:17,040 --> 00:48:18,519 Hi. 861 00:48:18,520 --> 00:48:20,079 Hi. 862 00:48:20,080 --> 00:48:21,439 Come in. 863 00:48:25,160 --> 00:48:26,959 Sorry I'm late. 864 00:48:28,160 --> 00:48:29,839 Please take a seat. 865 00:48:30,960 --> 00:48:32,439 Can I get you something? 866 00:48:32,440 --> 00:48:34,559 Like wine or a water or a tea or...? 867 00:48:34,560 --> 00:48:36,479 I'm fine, thank you. OK. 868 00:48:41,360 --> 00:48:43,319 OK. Hm. 869 00:48:47,520 --> 00:48:49,039 Rob and I got engaged. 870 00:48:51,080 --> 00:48:52,639 Oh. 871 00:48:54,360 --> 00:48:56,039 Congratulations. 872 00:48:57,040 --> 00:48:58,319 Thanks. 873 00:49:00,680 --> 00:49:02,319 He asked me last night. 874 00:49:03,960 --> 00:49:06,799 I had to tell him about your offer straightaway. 875 00:49:09,080 --> 00:49:10,919 It took him a moment... 876 00:49:12,080 --> 00:49:14,679 ..but today he said he would support my choice. 877 00:49:17,600 --> 00:49:19,199 That he would wait for me. 878 00:49:23,080 --> 00:49:25,199 But I've decided to decline your offer. 879 00:49:27,040 --> 00:49:28,599 I'm so sorry. 880 00:49:30,080 --> 00:49:32,559 I really appreciate you thinking of me. 881 00:49:34,000 --> 00:49:37,239 And...I know I would have loved the job. 882 00:49:37,240 --> 00:49:38,639 Hm. 883 00:49:38,640 --> 00:49:39,919 It's OK. 884 00:49:40,960 --> 00:49:42,839 I totally understand. 885 00:49:45,600 --> 00:49:48,879 I know this isn't the choice you would have made. 886 00:49:48,880 --> 00:49:51,319 But the landscape looks different for me. 887 00:49:55,880 --> 00:49:57,879 Helen... Mm-hm. 888 00:49:57,880 --> 00:49:59,439 ..you're going to be incredible. 889 00:50:02,480 --> 00:50:04,079 And I'll be watching. 890 00:50:08,040 --> 00:50:09,399 Well... 891 00:50:16,000 --> 00:50:17,279 OK. 892 00:50:18,280 --> 00:50:22,959 Let me walk you out and thank you so very much 893 00:50:22,960 --> 00:50:28,279 for taking the time to tell me 894 00:50:28,280 --> 00:50:30,559 all that in person. 895 00:50:32,160 --> 00:50:34,359 Congratulations again. 896 00:50:34,360 --> 00:50:35,599 Bye. 897 00:50:44,360 --> 00:50:46,279 (PHONE RINGS) 898 00:50:50,760 --> 00:50:52,839 (ANSWERING MACHINE PICKS UP) You've reached Dale Jennings. 899 00:50:52,840 --> 00:50:54,679 I'm unable to attend the phone right now. 900 00:50:54,680 --> 00:50:56,319 Please leave me a message. 901 00:50:56,320 --> 00:50:57,759 (BEEP!) 902 00:50:57,760 --> 00:51:00,279 Dale? It's Geoff Walters here. 903 00:51:01,920 --> 00:51:06,359 I just wanted to offer my sincere congratulations. 904 00:51:07,680 --> 00:51:09,759 We watched the entire telecast. 905 00:51:10,960 --> 00:51:12,639 Geoff. Sorry. 906 00:51:12,640 --> 00:51:13,679 I'm here. 907 00:51:13,680 --> 00:51:15,479 Stellar job, Dale. 908 00:51:15,480 --> 00:51:17,879 You left the competition in the dust. 909 00:51:17,880 --> 00:51:18,919 (CHUCKLES) 910 00:51:21,200 --> 00:51:23,679 Oh...thank you. 911 00:51:24,960 --> 00:51:26,559 It means a great deal. 912 00:51:27,640 --> 00:51:29,159 I feared... 913 00:51:30,440 --> 00:51:32,479 ..as I left the desk the, uh... 914 00:51:34,480 --> 00:51:37,599 ..there was a dearth of great newsmen left. 915 00:51:39,240 --> 00:51:41,519 I underestimated you, Dale. 916 00:51:43,800 --> 00:51:49,399 The, um, golden couple was clearly just a stepping stone. 917 00:51:50,960 --> 00:51:55,679 If I was in PR, I'd brand you the king of news. 918 00:51:59,160 --> 00:52:00,519 You've earned it. 919 00:52:03,000 --> 00:52:04,439 Good job, lad. 920 00:52:44,120 --> 00:52:45,239 Hi. 921 00:52:47,240 --> 00:52:48,399 Hi. 922 00:52:53,280 --> 00:52:54,319 When's your flight? 923 00:52:56,880 --> 00:52:58,199 I'm...I'm not going. 924 00:52:59,760 --> 00:53:01,039 What? 925 00:53:06,560 --> 00:53:09,039 I've got Donna Gillies coming over today. 926 00:53:10,160 --> 00:53:11,479 And I'm just... 927 00:53:12,680 --> 00:53:14,279 ..I'm going to give her the story. 928 00:53:16,800 --> 00:53:18,959 The story about why I'm not leaving. 929 00:53:23,320 --> 00:53:25,839 I'm going to tell her that, um... 930 00:53:25,840 --> 00:53:29,199 ..that I couldn't pack yesterday. 931 00:53:30,240 --> 00:53:31,759 That I... 932 00:53:35,200 --> 00:53:37,799 ..that I watched you on the television all day. 933 00:53:40,680 --> 00:53:41,879 And realised... 934 00:53:43,880 --> 00:53:45,359 ..how much I missed you. 935 00:53:47,960 --> 00:53:50,479 And then you came over, 936 00:53:50,480 --> 00:53:52,079 to say goodbye and... 937 00:53:54,760 --> 00:53:56,279 ..and I just couldn't leave. 938 00:54:00,960 --> 00:54:02,119 Because I... 939 00:54:03,800 --> 00:54:06,319 ..I don't function without you. 940 00:54:06,320 --> 00:54:07,559 Helen. 941 00:54:15,480 --> 00:54:17,119 I don't have, um... 942 00:54:18,400 --> 00:54:20,159 I don't have a ring or anything like that. 943 00:54:24,920 --> 00:54:26,319 Dale Jennings... 944 00:54:29,120 --> 00:54:30,639 ..will you marry me? 945 00:54:36,960 --> 00:54:38,319 Helen... 946 00:54:40,640 --> 00:54:42,239 Helen, I love you. 947 00:54:43,760 --> 00:54:45,439 But we can't do this. 948 00:54:47,400 --> 00:54:49,879 No. (SIGHS) 949 00:54:51,680 --> 00:54:52,879 (CRIES) 950 00:54:55,320 --> 00:54:57,279 What do I do, though? 951 00:55:02,160 --> 00:55:03,439 You do your job. 952 00:55:24,040 --> 00:55:25,559 Uh, sorry, I... 953 00:55:25,560 --> 00:55:28,119 Helen's not here. Would you like to come in? 954 00:55:35,560 --> 00:55:37,839 I'm aware of the story you're pursuing about me. 955 00:55:39,680 --> 00:55:41,359 I know who you've been calling. 956 00:55:42,600 --> 00:55:46,279 Obviously, I was going to approach you for a response. 957 00:55:46,280 --> 00:55:49,479 And...and I can take a comment now, if you like. 958 00:55:54,920 --> 00:55:57,159 If you print that story, you will sell a lot of copies. 959 00:55:58,480 --> 00:55:59,999 For one edition. 960 00:56:02,800 --> 00:56:04,439 I can offer you so much more. 961 00:56:07,920 --> 00:56:10,239 You see, Helen's left. 962 00:56:11,440 --> 00:56:12,959 Geoff's stepped back. 963 00:56:14,920 --> 00:56:16,879 I'm the face of the news now. 964 00:56:18,840 --> 00:56:24,479 Millions of people turn to me for stability and assurance. 965 00:56:25,960 --> 00:56:27,439 Because they trust me. 966 00:56:29,080 --> 00:56:31,559 And that relationship is very important to me. 967 00:56:36,080 --> 00:56:38,159 It could be very valuable to you. 968 00:56:40,160 --> 00:56:43,119 Because they are going to keep turning to me 969 00:56:43,120 --> 00:56:46,479 every night for decades. 970 00:56:48,280 --> 00:56:50,559 For the rest of your life, Donna. 971 00:56:52,720 --> 00:56:54,519 Because a great newsreader... 972 00:56:56,160 --> 00:56:58,039 ..is forever. 973 00:57:02,560 --> 00:57:03,679 Now... 974 00:57:05,400 --> 00:57:07,119 ..if you print that story... 975 00:57:10,200 --> 00:57:11,639 ..all that's gone. 976 00:57:13,120 --> 00:57:15,119 But... 977 00:57:15,120 --> 00:57:16,559 ..if you don't... 978 00:57:18,440 --> 00:57:20,039 ..I'll remember. 979 00:57:25,040 --> 00:57:26,519 And I promise you... 980 00:57:28,680 --> 00:57:30,519 ..it will pay off handsomely. 981 00:57:35,200 --> 00:57:37,599 # Change your heart 982 00:57:40,480 --> 00:57:43,679 # Look around you 983 00:57:49,480 --> 00:57:52,079 # Change your heart 984 00:57:54,800 --> 00:57:57,519 # It will astound you 985 00:58:02,160 --> 00:58:05,959 # I need your lovin' 986 00:58:08,760 --> 00:58:13,039 # Like the sunshine... # 987 00:58:13,040 --> 00:58:16,959 WOMAN: (OVER TANNOY) ..please make your way to Gate 12. 988 00:58:16,960 --> 00:58:21,039 # Everybody's gotta learn sometimes 989 00:58:23,880 --> 00:58:28,479 # Everybody's gotta learn sometimes 990 00:58:31,280 --> 00:58:34,039 # Everybody's got to learn sometimes... # 991 00:58:34,040 --> 00:58:37,319 MAN: And five, four... 992 00:58:40,280 --> 00:58:41,759 Well, it's the morning after, 993 00:58:41,760 --> 00:58:43,399 as Australia and the world 994 00:58:43,400 --> 00:58:47,119 reflect on some of our nation's biggest ever celebrations. 995 00:58:47,120 --> 00:58:50,399 Record-breaking crowds watched the spectacle on the Harbour, 996 00:58:50,400 --> 00:58:52,639 as protesters filled Sydney streets. 997 00:58:52,640 --> 00:58:54,679 The re-enactment of the First Fleet 998 00:58:54,680 --> 00:58:57,079 was cheered on by hundreds of thousands, 999 00:58:57,080 --> 00:58:59,479 among them Prince Charles, Princess Diana 1000 00:58:59,480 --> 00:59:01,479 and Prime Minister Bob Hawke. 1001 00:59:01,480 --> 00:59:04,519 And the international media covered all of it extensively. 1002 00:59:04,520 --> 00:59:06,519 For a complete Bicentennial roundup, 1003 00:59:06,520 --> 00:59:08,959 as well as highlights of all the key events, 1004 00:59:08,960 --> 00:59:10,839 you're in exactly the right place. 1005 00:59:10,840 --> 00:59:13,359 Our reporters around the nation are standing by, 1006 00:59:13,360 --> 00:59:15,559 and soon we'll be crossing live to Melbourne 1007 00:59:15,560 --> 00:59:19,079 as the Prince and Princess of Wales continue their royal tour. 1008 00:59:19,080 --> 00:59:20,679 I'm Dale Jennings. 1009 00:59:20,680 --> 00:59:22,959 Welcome to News At Six. 1010 01:00:17,560 --> 01:00:19,999 Captions by Red Bee Media 1011 01:00:20,000 --> 01:00:22,479 Copyright Australian Broadcasting Corporation