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It'll be the third time

I've covered for you this month.

- I wouldn't ask if it weren't necessary.

- Yes, OK.

I'll interview those retarded fans.

- Thanks, you're a sweetheart.

- Yeah. But it's the last time.

Viewers think

the programme is old-fashioned.

So you are losing young audiences.

The message should be:

We don't cover hot news,

we are... hot news.

Here you can see the new studio.

There will be big screens everywhere.

And we expect everyone's input.

Strong images, for all coverage.

- More sensation?

- We have to stay in the game.

If something explodes on Twitter

just before we're on air

we should have an item about it.

Exactly.

It should all feel more dynamic.

We need to think about

new presenters.

We're already looking for a co-anchor.

Right, Herman?

- You said in a few years.

- Yes, but the ratings are a problem.

- It's now or never, Herman.

- Have you got a new Verbeeck to hand?

Where is he,

the new Herman Verbeeck?

Doesn't have to be a Herman Verbeeck.

If I don't present it,

the ratings will drop.

We've talked about this, Herman.

- The ratings have been falling for years.

- We're still number one.

You'll stay the lead anchor.

You'll get all the important topics.

It will still be the Herman Verbeeck show.

It's just getting a fresh coat of paint.

- How's it going, man?

- Lahbib.

- Everything's fine.

- Long time, no see.

Come in, come in.

Who's that?

That's Eva, she's making

a documentary about BX.

Pleased to meet you.

I'm the star.

Johnny Depp!

Johnny Depp...

- There's freestyle later on.

- I don't know, man.

Come on.

- Come on.

- No, sorry.

See you.

Neurotic worker, come close

Look at the rich guy dying of an overdose

It's time to stop being pushed around

Stir your conscience,

the world's in melt down.

You want to be here.

Come on, come on!

Give it gas! Give it gas!

No one, or what?

Hi everyone, how's it going?

It's been a while,

but we're still here.

Let them talk.

You and I know.

We move forward, in small steps.

What have we got?

Our childhood dreams.

I've cried, prayed on my knees.

Handcuffed to the pillar.

The street is no movie,

and I did not want this role.

Between the deal

or death and prison.

I took care of my own.

You think it's easy at 16?

To be your own parent?

I had a lot to handle.

I wound up in a bad business.

To each his own method of healing.

Weed saved me.

My eyes can testify.

When my smile breaks, we light up

a fresh joint. Tonight we party.

Pick up your joint, brother.

Tonight we party.

Pick up your joint, brother.

Tonight we party.

The police!

The police can go to hell!

- Thanks for a great evening.

- No worries.

We could have an afterparty

at my place?

No. That wouldn't be

very professional of me.

I'm just kidding.

Right... I'm off.

Have a good night.

Take it or leave it.

We shall see.

- The whole board is behind the plan.

- Peter, you're lying.

We're making a loss.

The big advertisers don't want to be

near your show.

The ratings start going up or

that's it for Herman Verbeeck.

How long since your last real scoop?

And the name Herman Verbeeck was enough

for people to turn on their TV?

And it was all over the papers

the next day.

I think a co-anchor

is an elegant way out.

Stay on for one more season. And we'll

make a programme by, with and about you.

Over my dead body.

You owe me, remember?

You're an angel.

When my documentary is finished,

I'll give you a credit.

- A credit?

- I was thinking maybe a dinner.

It was worth trying, eh?

Did you party too hard with the fans?

That was a bad report.

You don't just let

a bunch of drunks shoot their mouth off.

- Sorry.

- I don't want to hear it, Eva!

Your last few stories have been sloppy.

This is not a regional channel.

- And I have to introduce that crap.

- You looked like you could smell crap.

- Shut up, Mitch.

- Sorry.

You do your job or you're fired.

That goes for everybody.

Do your job or you're fired!

So...

What have we got so far?

Oh man. I'm so glad to be going home.

Yeah. That retirement home

doesn't exactly lift your spirits.

- I think Eva is hot.

- Definitely. Absolutely.

- I wouldn't mind giving her one.

- You'd give anything one.

I'd record the sound.

- I'll film it.

- Yeah yeah.

I still need to shoot some stuff

in those neighbourhoods. Now.

- Now?

- I thought the subject was done with?

I've arranged to meet that police woman.

We get to ride in police cars.

Hurrah.

- It's OK for Herman.

- Great.

- And Peter?

- Come on, guys. It'll be interesting.

Eva, it's fine by me.

But I don't want any problems afterwards.

- Please...

- Aren't you a bit obsessed?

- Can I have a light?

- Alright, I can't say no to those eyes.

You're so easy, so easy.

Me too?

OK.

Cut it out, man.

Get back!

Let me in! Slut!

No, I'm coming in!

Miss, please be quiet.

We are on standby for the raid.

Police!

Don't move!

- OK, goodbye.

- Goodbye.

- Sure you won't join us?

- No, thanks.

Eva lives on love.

Oooh... Lahbibi.

OK? Did you film some good stuff?

- Yes, it was very interesting.

- I'm on a 30-minute break. Coffee?

- OK.

- Come on, I know a place.

- How come Lahbib has such a reputation?

- He's a legend to a lot of kids.

- What did he do?

- He broke into a police station.

The station at Vilvoorde.

Lahbib knew there was a safe

with confiscated items.

Dirty money, drugs, guns.

One night, he went there

with three friends.

There weren't many police there that

night. Not enough for four armed men.

Lahbib and his friends

quickly overpowered the officers.

When they found the safe,

they needed a code.

None of the officers knew it.

They tried to break open the safe.

It didn't work.

They then fetched an electric saw.

The officers were threatened

the entire time.

They managed to open the safe

with the saw.

Total loot?

Almost nothing.

They took what they could

and ran off.

Kids worship a guy who dares to attack

a police station.

The police were furious.

Catching them had become personal.

Rolling a joint is

like making love to a woman.

You treat it like a delicacy

with limited pleasure.

Slowly, you mix it all together.

You lick and roll tightly.

And after that,

the flame will take you to paradise.

How long did he go to prison for?

He was sentenced to five years

and did three and a half.

He seems so nice.

I can't believe he was like that.

He has a good hart.

He wouldn't hurt a child, or a woman.

But back then he was one of

the most dangerous guys in Brussels.

- Do you think he has changed? Or can't he?

- It's hard to tell...

I believe he's good at heart.

So yes, but...

You can never know for sure.

- Eva speaking.

- It's me. Come back to the car.

They've smashed our window.

I'm calling in a theft.

Goddammit, I don't believe it!

What the hell are they going to do

with a f***ing boom?

- I'm off, my colleagues will take over.

- Thank you.

I told you to keep an eye on your stuff.

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