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Looks like it.

- Well, that's not it!

I'm not wasting all of

these months of planning!

Armoured van or no armoured van

we're pulling off this job

and we're pulling it off good!

So, what's the plan, eh?

- I'm just coming to that.

Well, you'd better - because all the rest of it

is a waste of breath.

Do you want to run

this business, Bert?

No, Johnny, I - I didn't say that.

All right then.

Now, look. There's plenty of ways

to foul up an armoured van.

All we need is the layout

to the box of tricks.

And how do we get one?

- There'll be one at Kneales'.

Uh-huh, and to get it, we just send them

a self-addressed stamped envelope, eh?

No, Blackie...

It'll be delivered - by hand.

BIG BAND PLAYS:

What a place to meet anyone.

KATIE:

Who is this Jonny Mellors, anyway?

He's starting up a new business.

I - I may tie in with him.

I see. Another one of those.

DANCERS APPLAUD:

He's a much better dancer

than my husband!

Do you dance, Mrs Pearson?

- Yes, when it's the right music.

Oh, well, tell me what tune you like,

and I'll get them to play it for you.

Not right now.

Will you excuse me?

Excuse us.

Did you bring the plans?

N- not in here.

- Why not?

Well, someone might hear us.

- What, with all this noise going on?

I - I - I couldn't get them.

Why not?

It's impossible. There's always someone in the...

- Now, you listen to me, Pearson!

Your Mr Mellors

has quite a way with him.

Oh, he's not my Mr Mellors -

I've got a husband.

Oh, I see...

- Sure you do.

You got any kids?

- No. You?

No.

I'd have a kid at the drop of a hat,

only my husband's in America.

And he took his hat with him?

I don't see how I can do it.

Now look, I'll give you twenty-four hours

to get those plans, you understand?

Just twenty-four hours.

It's too risky.

- Everything's risky.

Getting up in the morning is risky

or going to bed at night.

Well? You boys taken over

the coal mines?

Hmm? Oh, yeah that's right,

isn't it, Pearson?

Well, er, what about

that dance now, Mrs Pearson?

'Scuse us.

- Mind you bring him back!

MUSIC:
"It happens every day"

by Tony Osborne

Do you think sex is here to stay?

I can't breathe.

Mr Mellors, is this

the regulation distance?

Hmm... Well, er, that depends

on who's doing the regulating.

Mr Mellors, has anyone ever told you

you belong on a leash?

Hmm.

Will that be all, Mr Pearson?

- Yes, yes, thank you.

Good night.

Still at it?

Yes. I, er, got a bit behind in my work.

I thought I'd stay late and catch up.

I know what you're up to, me lad.

Well, proving to the 'powers that be'

how industrious you are.

Well, good night, Dennis.

- Night.

TENSE MUSIC:

Oh, Mr Pearson!

I've got to copy these right away.

Well, I've got a lot of work to do...

- Mr John is waiting for these.

Oh.

- You don't mind, do you?

TENSE MUSIC:

Have you nearly finished?

- I won't be a minute.

I'm late for my date as it is.

There you are, Mr Pearson.

It's all yours.

Thank you.

Good night.

- Good night.

Still at it, Pearson?

- Yes...

Yes, I, er... I shan't be long now.

Good night.

- Good night.

JOHNNY:

They turn first - then park facing North.

Make a note of that.

- Check...

BERT:

Cop situation as before.

Yeah. Huh-huh, look at them!

BLACKIE:

Hey, cut the natter, lads.

Have you got no respect

for a hundred thousand quid?

They bolt the wheel-lock first,

then the outer lock.

Driver in. The guard throws the switch

that completes the circuit.

From now on, she's live.

Turn on the radio, Monty.

RADIO CAB VOICE:
All drivers in the vicinity

of Northumberland Street and Haymarket...

You've got the Radio Cabs.

Tune it in properly.

RADIO CAB VOICE:
All drivers in the vicinity...

BERT:
They're moving!

One minute and ten seconds.

DB4 here. Come in, please.

POLICE RADIO VOICE OVER:

HQ to DB4. Receiving you. Over.

FRANK'S VOICE OVER RADIO:

DB4. Leaving the bank now. Nothing to report.

POLICE RADIO VOICE OVER:

Roger. Listening watch. Out.

Route B.

Yeah - well, we can assume

they'll vary the route each week.

Then what's the point of following them?

Because those boys think they're safe

in that sardine can. They'll get over-confident.

And that's when we move in -

with a can opener.

How're we doing, Frank?

All clear behind?

FRANK:

There's normal traffic, but, er...

...there's been a Land Rover

behind us since the bank.

He's steppin' it up, you know.

JOHNNY:

Well, stick with 'im.

Gawd, 'e's movin', isn't he? Eh?

MONTY:
Like to bet on a horse

that can move that fast!

Is it still there, Frank?

- Still there.

Better buzz the cops. Be casual.

Better to be safe that sorry.

Okay...

FRANK'S VOICE OVER RADIO:

DB4 to HQ.

POLICE:

Come in, DB4. Over.

Present location,

Shepherd and Whitehouse Street.

FRANK:
Look, there's a Land Rover

behind us, seems to be following.

Hey, that's us!

- Johnny?

Pull away.

BRAKES SQUEAL:

Oh, it's a false alarm.

Sorry, it's turned off.

A fat lot of good these are!

- Watch it!

All right - what do we do then?

Oh, Harry, it's beautiful.

You really shouldn't.

Our first big cheque

from our first big customer.

Oh, I do love you.

And you spoil these kids.

They've got far too many toys already.

Oh, well. Easy come, easy go.

Hey, Kneales aren't paying you

that much, you know!

In fact, they're not paying you enough

for the job you're doing.

What does Frank say?

- Oh, he's happy.

Well, Madge was saying she wishes

you were back on the smaller runs -

like cafes and shops.

I think I agree with her.

- Look, someone's got to carry the big stuff.

For us it's the only way

to make any real money.

Money isn't going to make me

any happier, darling.

Oh, you just wait until

the other big firms get interested.

Then you'll see what a difference

it'll make to us.

Yes, that's the trouble with money.

It means different things to different people.

SOUND OF FOOTSTEPS

Good evening, Mr Mellors.

- You're late.

I wasn't sure I'd come.

But you're here.

- I haven't much time.

Oh, sure. Er, cigarette?

Please.

Where's Dennis?

Working late, so I slipped out.

What happens if, er,

he gets back before you do?

Then he'll be home alone, won't he?

Huh-huh. Well, you sure

picked yourself a winner.

Dennis says you and he are considering

going into business together.

Mm-mm.

- How did you get on to him?

Through a friend.

I didn't know Dennis had any.

How come we haven't met before?

- Well, I travel around quite a lot.

Restless type.

What sort of deal

do you have with Dennis?

Oh, there'll be a fair split in it for him.

How much?

Well, that depends on the profits.

You ask a lot of questions.

I hope the thing works out.

Dennis isn't very lucky.

Oh, he's in luck now.

You seem very sure of yourself.

- Yeah...

...I know a sure thing when I see it.

What sort of business are you in now?

- I sell.

Do you buy?

No. Not now, Mr Mellors.

I have to go back soon.

Why did you come?

- To get a better look.

Well, I may not always be available.

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