Bodyguard (TV Series)

Episode #1.1 (2018)

Keeley Hawes: Home Secretary Julia Montague

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Quotes 

• Julia : Do you prefer David or Dave?

  David Budd : I answer to both, ma'am.

  Julia : You won't have heard yet, but we are going to charge the male 1st of October attacker. He appears to have plausible links to Islamist terrorists, though I'm not at liberty to say more at this stage.

  David Budd : That's good news. Thanks, ma'am.

  Julia : And thanks to you, his wife's alive to assist with our inquiries. It seems I'm constantly finding reasons to compliment you.

  David Budd : Mm, not quite constantly.

  Julia : Is there a Mrs. Budd?

  David Budd : Yes, ma'am. Vicky. We have two children.

  Julia : Oh, what are their names?

  David Budd : Ella and Charlie.

  Julia : Oh. Your shifts... must make home life difficult. I'm sorry, that was private. I shouldn't have...

  David Budd : No, it's... well, you'd know, ma'am, all these hours you work.

  Julia : Goes with the territory.

  David Budd : Did you always want to be a politician? I hope you don't mind me asking that.

  Julia : No. I was a criminal barrister. I witnessed at first-hand how the causes of crime often have as much to do with a person's upbringing and social circumstances. I sought a role in which I could make a real difference.

• David Budd : May I ask, ma'am... that interview you did on telly, did you mean what you said?

  Julia : I'm sorry?

  David Budd : About the Middle East.

  Julia : See, I don't only say what the people want to hear. I'm about doing the right thing and making the hard choices. The thing is, David/Dave, I don't need you do vote for me, only to protect me.

  David Budd : Rest assured, ma'am. I'll do what's required.

• Andrew Marr : Home Secretary, just how anxious should we be about this terrorist threat? Is there another one around the corner?

  Julia : We are a target. We can't be complacent. Now, I am committed to supporting our security services by giving them greater powers to confront greater threats.

  Andrew Marr : The government is intent on forcing through a beefed-up Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act this year, RIPA-18, as it's being dubbed, spearheaded by you, but critics are calling it a Snoopers' Charter, to monitor phone calls, e-mails, and social media without judicial review.

  Julia : Andrew, only those intent on acts of violence have anything to fear.

  Andrew Marr : Uh, the Prime Minister has been quoted as saying that "lessons need to be learned from our military interventions in the Middle East." So, what do you think those lessons might be?

  Julia : I can't see any justification for believing the Taliban would govern Afghanistan in peace and harmony, or Iraqi insurgents would ever have formed a stable democracy, or ISIS would ever form a state with which the world could have diplomatic relations. And, Andrew, I certainly do not miss the tyranny of Saddam Hussein.

  Andrew Marr : So, what are the lessons to be learned?

  Julia : The Prime Minister has been very clear on how we deal with the present and build a more secure future. That doesn't require apologizing for the past.

• Julia : [David makes a security sweep of her flat]  May I ask what you're doing?

  David Budd : What's behind this door?

  Julia : My study.

  [he opens the door] 

  Julia : Seriously, I'm expecting a colleague, and I need you to fuck off. No offense.

  David Budd : None taken.

• Julia : What's happening with Andrew Marr?

  Chanel : I'll chase them today.

  Julia : I thought it was all confirmed.

  Chanel : There's a possibility that Number Ten want the slot.

  Julia : And when were you planning to tell me?

  Chanel : I was waiting for the right moment.

  Julia : You didn't find it.

• Julia : PC Knowles said your name's Budd.

  David Budd : Yes, ma'am.

  Julia : The officer who prevented the 1st of October rail attack, that was you?

  David Budd : Yes, ma'am.

  Julia : It's been a long and trying day. I'm sorry we got off on the wrong foot.

  David Budd : Thank you, ma'am.

  Julia : All is forgiven?

  David Budd : As you wish, ma'am.

  Julia : No, really, I've been a total cow.

  David Budd : All is forgiven.

• Roger Penhaligon : Interesting TV interview. You must be very proud.

  Julia : I'd really like to get into the Chamber if that's all right with you, Roger.

  Roger Penhaligon : Planning on hijacking the counterterror debate for a bit more shameless self-promotion?

  Julia : Is there a point to this conversation?

  Roger Penhaligon : Why aren't you returning my calls?

  David Budd : Pardon me, ma'am, for security reasons, I'd prefer if you moved indoors.

  Roger Penhaligon : You work for us, Plod, so wind your neck in. I'm the fucking Chief Whip, and when I call, you answer. We claim the center ground, but you're headed off-piste.

  Julia : The PM can count on my full support.

  Roger Penhaligon : Bullshit. He's weakened. You're making a move for the leadership.

  David Budd : Sir, ma'am, I really do need you both to move inside.

  Roger Penhaligon : Can't you call your monkey off? Throw him some nuts.

  David Budd : I'm mixed-race.

• Kim : Ma'am, this is PS Budd, the new PPO.

  David Budd : Pleasure to meet you, ma'am. I was wondering if we could discuss you using the underground entrance from now on.

  Julia : I'm late for a meeting.

  Chanel : Julia likes to be seen.

• Julia : I'm sorry about Chanel. She took her dismissal badly, and my staff thought you'd be the best person to deal with it. If you can talk someone out of blowing up a train...

• Rob : [Chanel accidentally spills coffee on Julia just before a TV interview]  Give me your blouse.

  Chanel : It'll never fit.

  Rob : Oh, for god's sake!

  Chanel : Give her yours, then.

  Rob : I don't wear blouses, do I? Can we dry it out?

  Julia : Don't be ridiculous! There's no time!

  David Budd : [taking his shirt off]  Fresh on this morning, ma'am.

  Rob : You've got to be kidding me!

  David Budd : My shirts are altered to fit over my ballistic vest. The chest-to-waist ratio should be compatible.

  Julia : Well, don't all stand around gawping. And you, fuck off and organize Sergeant Budd a new shirt.

  David Budd : You have to tuck it under your jacket, ma'am.

  Julia : Thank you.

  [seeing Rob still there] 

  Julia : Some privacy?

• David Budd : Cross the river and take the South Circ.

  Julia : Terry's been driving me for three years. I think he can be trusted to determine the fastest route.

  David Budd : I've made a dynamic risk assessment, and given the current threat level, I'm recommending a diversion.

  Julia : And how much longer will that take?

  David Budd : Can't say for certain, ma'am.

  Julia : Well, in that case, we'll just take the usual route, please, Terry.

  David Budd : Take the South Circ, if you don't mind. My job's to keep you safe, ma'am. I won't tell you how to do yours.

  Julia : No, but you're happy to make it harder.