Bodyguard (TV Series)
Episode #1.1 (2018)
Richard Madden: David Budd
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Quotes
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David Budd : You said it out in Helmand.
Roger Penhaligon : You say a lot of stuff when you've seen your best mates blown to pieces.
David Budd : That if you ever found yourself right beside one of those bastards that sent us out there, you'd just close your eyes and pull the trigger. You'd still have a face. I'd still have a family.
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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.
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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.
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Craddock : It's a miracle you're in one piece.
David Budd : Well, we're very lucky the bomber changed her mind.
Craddock : Hm. Not that she's saying much, and the husband's saying nothing.
David Budd : It seems like when the time came, she froze and the husband panicked.
Craddock : Yup. Great job, David. A credit to the Branch.
David Budd : Thank you, ma'am.
Craddock : So far you've acted as PPO to visiting foreign dignitaries?
David Budd : That's right, ma'am.
Craddock : The Commissioner's ordered me to review specialist protection on senior politicians. I'm assigning you to a cabinet minister, the Home Secretary.
David Budd : Very good, ma'am.
Craddock : It's a move up.
David Budd : Yes. Thank you, ma'am.
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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.
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David Budd : Hiya, love.
Vicky : You okay?
David Budd : Yeah. I'm just calling for a chat.
Vicky : About what?
David Budd : Just calling for a chat, Vic.
Vicky : What do you want?
David Budd : What do I want? I was just calling to say hello. Just missed you, that's all.
Vicky : Oh, god, don't start.
David Budd : Why can't we just have a chat like two normal adults, Vicky?
Vicky : This is not normal.
David Budd : Vicky, I've put a lid on it. I'm handling things.
Vicky : I know what happens when you call late with a few drinks inside you.
David Budd : I've not even had a few drinks. Vicky! Vicky, let's just have a chat. Let's just have a chat.
Vicky : Not now.
David Budd : Vic!
Vicky : No. Not like this.
David Budd : Vicky.
[she hangs up, and he throws his beer bottle in a fit of anger]
David Budd : Shit!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Andy : Always wondered if you'd turn up sometime.
David Budd : Soapbox is not really my thing, mate.
Andy : That's not how you were in Helmand.
David Budd : That was a crazy time out there. Trying to put all that behind me. You know, I'm making a proper go of Civvy Street.
Andy : Put PTSD on your job application, who's gonna hire you? Right? Just because it's not visible... mate, you can't beat it on your own. And the counseling sessions... they're really helpful. There's a bunch of us now, good...
David Budd : I'm good. Thanks.
Andy : So, what are you doing now?
David Budd : Police.
Andy : Doing what?
David Budd : Specialist protection.
Andy : Government ministers. Are you fucking kidding me? You're protecting those wankers? You turn up after all this time and tell me this shit. What's that about? You've got some fucking nerve, mate.
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David Budd : Sergeant David Budd, Metropolitan Police. What's going on? You've got an intelligence report for an Asian male in his 20s?
Guard : How do you know about that?
David Budd : I saw you checking out the guy in my carriage. He's fine, but I saw someone acting suspiciously at Marston. I don't know if he succeeded in boarding the train, but if he did, he could be in the toilet. Look, I'm an operational firearms commander with Specialist Protection. What's the plan?
Guard : [leading him to another car] British Transport Police have put out an alert on a possible suicide bomber attempting to board a London-bound service. We've been ordered to stop the train at Barnet Shed. It's a derelict depot out in the Sticks. SO 19...
David Budd : SCO19.
Guard : Th-They're going to board the train.
David Budd : How long 'til we get there?
Guard : Seven minutes.
David Budd : He wouldn't detonate in the toilet. He'll go into the carriage for maximum casualties. Right, stick with me on this. What's your name?
Guard : Uh, Sandra.
David Budd : Give me your number.
Guard : Uh, 07700-900-876. I need to call this in.
David Budd : Do it.
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David Budd : If he feels the train braking, he'll know it's an unscheduled stop. He'll go into the carriage and detonate the device. No. Can you unlock the doors while the train's moving or not?
Guard : Y-Yes.
David Budd : When I say so, do it. Let me take care of the rest.
Guard : The rest of what?
David Budd : To throw him off the train.
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David Budd : Bit calmer? If you don't want to deal with them, I can sort out sending on your personal belongings.
Chanel : Thank you.
David Budd : What happened?
Chanel : Uh, they've started interviewing candidates for my job. Didn't even tell me they were giving me the push. So...
David Budd : They didn't say why?
Chanel : There's no "they". It's just her. Sociopath. God help anyone who sees through her.
David Budd : [a Range Rover pulls up] I thought they were sending you a cab.
Chanel : Yeah, I don't need their shitty cab.
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David Budd : I was hoping we could talk.
Vicky : Why?
David Budd : I've said I'm sorry.
Vicky : Yeah, you always are. You need help, Dave.
David Budd : I need a job that pays the bills, Vic.
Vicky : Yes, and I keep covering for you so that you can keep it, but I've stopped being able to stand back and watch. You are getting worse, Dave.
David Budd : Love, I'm sorry, but we can work through this.
Vicky : I've met someone.
David Budd : He was here... overnight?
Vicky : Yes.
David Budd : Still here?
Vicky : No. Look, I... I was gonna tell you.
David Budd : You farm our kids out so you can have your night together?
Vicky : They're with their school friends. They've had a lovely time.
David Budd : Oh, do they know?
Vicky : They think that he's a friend.
[Dave groans]
Vicky : Dave? Dave?
David Budd : Let's not get divorced yet.
Vicky : Oh, god, no, we're not that serious or anything. It's... it's early days.
David Budd : In case anything happens to me at work... you'll still get the pension... if we're legally married.
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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?
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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.
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David Budd : [trying to talk down a suicide bomber] Why would someone you love want you to kill yourself? You've been brainwashed. He has. You have. And I'd know. I was in Afghanistan. I saw mates get killed. Nearly got killed myself. For what? Nothing. Politicians... cowards and liars. Our and theirs. People full of talk but will never spill a drop of their own blood, but you and I, we're just collateral damage. Don't let them win, Nadia. Don't let them win.
