Collateral (TV Mini Series)

Episode #1.4 (2018)

Saskia Reeves: Deborah Clifford

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• Deborah Clifford : You say, put the Labour Party aside. Well, and you may want to do that. But I can't. I'm riding a horse that's been shot through the legs and all I care about is getting it up and running again. And I, I'll do anything to make that happen, including sacking you. You don't give any more interviews sounding sorrier for immigrants than for the people who've lived here 100 years. That's non-negotiable. You're all over the papers. If we hear nasty little country once more, you're out. I can get you deselected, and I'll do it, too.

  David Mars : Well, that's very clear, thank you.

  Deborah Clifford : I've tried to be clear.

  David Mars : You've succeeded.

  Deborah Clifford : I didn't want ambiguity.

  David Mars : There's none.

  Deborah Clifford : Good. And vote for unfettered powers for the security services tonight, along with the rest of the party.

  David Mars : Is that it? is the meeting over?

  Deborah Clifford : It's over.

  [David stands and starts to walk away] 

  Deborah Clifford : Oh, what's this about signing the application for an illegal over-stayer?

  David Mars : [standing in front of the office door]  Who told you that?

  Deborah Clifford : Who's having an affair with a gay vicar? Great. I can't wait to read about that in the press.

  [pauses] 

  Deborah Clifford : Well?

  David Mars : Can I go back to bed?