The Beiderbecke Affair (TV Mini Series)
We Are on the Brink of a New Era, If Only... (1985)
Stephen Tomlin: Ben
Quotes
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Det. Sgt. Hobson : [Building a case against Det. Insp. Forrest but not prepared to reveal his identity at this stage] Supposing it came to your attention that a senior police officer in this division was guilty of corruption.
Joe : [Unsurprised] So what's new?
Ben : You've got evidence?
Det. Sgt. Hobson : I have reasonable grounds for suspicion.
Ben : Who is it?
Det. Sgt. Hobson : I can't say.
Joe : Mr Forrest?
Det. Sgt. Hobson : [Insistent] I can't say!
Ben : [to Joe] It'll be Mr Forrest.
Det. Sgt. Hobson : I didn't say that.
Joe : But it will be Mr Forrest - he's as bent as a five-bob note.
Ben : It's a well-known fact.
Det. Sgt. Hobson : Both of you know the area, you know how the Force operates. If I've got information, what shall I do?
Joe : Professionally-speaking you've got a choice, haven't you?
Det. Sgt. Hobson : Have I?
Ben : If you want to 'shop' Mr Forrest.
Det. Sgt. Hobson : It's nothing to do with Mr Forrest!
Ben : Parcel up your evidence, tie it with pink ribbon, take it to the Chief Constable.
Det. Sgt. Hobson : Is he honest?
Joe : [Hinting at institutionalized corruption across the police force] Apparently. He's done well... considering!
Ben : That's your Plan 'A'. Then there's Plan 'B'...
Joe : Parcel up your evidence, tie it with pink ribbon, take it to Mr Forrest.
Det. Sgt. Hobson : It isn't Mr Forrest!
Joe : [Ignoring the denial] Demand your share of the action!
Det. Sgt. Hobson : Demand what?
Ben : Get him to cut you in.
Joe : A place on the board.
Ben : Make him an offer he can't refuse.
Det. Sgt. Hobson : That's outrageous!
Ben : It's practical.
Joe : You'd have our backing.
Ben : You could even use Plan 'C'.
Joe : [Explaining] The three of us could go to Mr Forrest.
Ben : All three of us could grab some of the benefits of his corruption.
Det. Sgt. Hobson : Don't be ridiculous!
Joe : One for all and all for one!
Ben : We just want to make the streets of our city safe for children and old-age pensioners.
Det. Sgt. Hobson : What's that got to do with it?
Joe : It's what we're here for, sunbeam.
Ben : And we're entitled to our just rewards.