1 00:00:00,540 --> 00:00:07,858 I'm not a punter. Never have been, never will be. I look round Broughty Ferry and I see the punters, 2 00:00:08,009 --> 00:00:11,128 and I think, "Well... "Good luck to you, lads. 3 00:00:11,615 --> 00:00:15,154 "But you're not my gang." I'm not one for name-dropping, 4 00:00:15,643 --> 00:00:19,724 but I look at your Obamas and your Gandhis and your Burt Reynolds, 5 00:00:19,725 --> 00:00:23,203 and I think, "That's my mob. 6 00:00:23,204 --> 00:00:26,323 "That's my mob right there." 7 00:00:26,324 --> 00:00:30,603 Because being a man isn't about having a nice extension 8 00:00:30,604 --> 00:00:34,562 or snazzy clothes or being able to send a message with your eyes. 9 00:00:34,563 --> 00:00:37,162 Don't get me wrong, these things help. 10 00:00:37,163 --> 00:00:41,244 But it is also important to know your way around an anecdote 11 00:00:41,245 --> 00:00:44,083 and have a decent walk. 12 00:00:44,084 --> 00:00:46,524 Well, I've got those arrows in my knapsack, 13 00:00:46,525 --> 00:00:51,404 and now, with this by-election, I've got the chance to use them. 14 00:00:53,364 --> 00:00:57,763 This is my Ben Nevis, or my Everest, 15 00:00:57,764 --> 00:00:59,362 or that mountain in America 16 00:00:59,363 --> 00:01:02,164 where they've carved all the presidents' penises. 17 00:01:03,844 --> 00:01:05,124 And you know what, Frank? 18 00:01:05,125 --> 00:01:06,563 You know what? 19 00:01:06,564 --> 00:01:08,523 It's like we're on a train. 20 00:01:08,524 --> 00:01:11,962 We've got the sun on our faces and a clear track ahead. 21 00:01:11,963 --> 00:01:14,844 I'm the driver, you're the chief engineer. 22 00:01:14,845 --> 00:01:19,843 And if I may, can I ask you to start shovelling the coal? 23 00:01:19,844 --> 00:01:21,084 Yes. 24 00:01:22,564 --> 00:01:24,922 What I'm saying to you, Frank, is... 25 00:01:24,923 --> 00:01:27,364 And I think it's all been relatively clear, 26 00:01:27,365 --> 00:01:30,323 that it's time to start the engines. 27 00:01:30,324 --> 00:01:32,244 Full steam ahead! 28 00:01:33,266 --> 00:01:36,388 Subtitles by MemoryOnSmells http://UKsubtitles.ru. 29 00:01:42,060 --> 00:01:43,100 Hey, Georgie! 30 00:02:00,180 --> 00:02:02,899 Campaign launch day. 31 00:02:02,900 --> 00:02:04,699 Pick up posters, 32 00:02:04,700 --> 00:02:07,179 meet young voters, 33 00:02:07,180 --> 00:02:10,019 and go on Broughty FM. 34 00:02:10,020 --> 00:02:12,498 What about Edwards? Well, he's not here for a week. 35 00:02:12,499 --> 00:02:13,698 Oh, well, that's a mistake. 36 00:02:13,699 --> 00:02:15,898 You should always be at the party first. 37 00:02:16,159 --> 00:02:17,320 Early if possible. 38 00:02:17,321 --> 00:02:18,519 Oh, no, no, no. 39 00:02:18,520 --> 00:02:20,319 Frank, not early, no. 40 00:02:20,320 --> 00:02:21,520 That's a cry for help. 41 00:02:21,521 --> 00:02:22,559 So... 42 00:02:22,560 --> 00:02:25,039 The young voters, they're vital. 43 00:02:25,040 --> 00:02:26,960 We get the message to a few of them, 44 00:02:26,961 --> 00:02:28,679 they phone the Internet, 45 00:02:28,680 --> 00:02:30,679 tell their pals, 46 00:02:30,680 --> 00:02:32,919 and the word starts spreading. 47 00:02:32,920 --> 00:02:34,519 Like, er... 48 00:02:34,520 --> 00:02:35,600 Like, er... Birds? 49 00:02:35,601 --> 00:02:37,159 Waves. 50 00:02:37,160 --> 00:02:40,439 I tell you what, let's give them a wee laugh. 51 00:02:40,440 --> 00:02:42,399 Bring that hat. 52 00:02:42,400 --> 00:02:44,639 The one you got in Magaluf. 53 00:02:44,640 --> 00:02:45,759 Oh no! Well... 54 00:02:45,760 --> 00:02:49,240 I'm not sure about that. Oh no, no! They'll love it, they'll love it. 55 00:02:49,241 --> 00:02:50,279 Well, come on. 56 00:02:50,280 --> 00:02:51,558 Let's see the posters. 57 00:02:51,559 --> 00:02:54,838 Yes, we'd better get them down to the High Street ASAP. 58 00:02:54,839 --> 00:02:56,840 Just to remind the people that I... 59 00:03:00,120 --> 00:03:02,080 Sweet Jesus! 60 00:03:04,080 --> 00:03:05,119 No? 61 00:03:05,120 --> 00:03:07,199 Why are you doing this to me? 62 00:03:07,200 --> 00:03:09,199 Well... 63 00:03:09,200 --> 00:03:10,239 Well, that's... 64 00:03:10,240 --> 00:03:12,640 You know, that... That's what you said you wanted. 65 00:03:12,641 --> 00:03:15,839 I wanted the posters to send that message. 66 00:03:15,840 --> 00:03:17,559 Well, you're... 67 00:03:17,560 --> 00:03:20,560 You're not going to send it much better than that. I mean... 68 00:03:20,561 --> 00:03:22,519 I mean, this... 69 00:03:22,520 --> 00:03:23,799 This sends it. 70 00:03:23,800 --> 00:03:25,720 Exactly. 71 00:03:26,720 --> 00:03:28,120 Mmmm... 72 00:03:31,240 --> 00:03:32,999 Where's the taxi? 73 00:03:33,000 --> 00:03:34,879 Any minute. 74 00:03:34,880 --> 00:03:37,478 Did you tell them a woman's about to have a baby? 75 00:03:37,479 --> 00:03:40,998 No. Always tell them a woman's about to have a baby. 76 00:03:40,999 --> 00:03:42,280 They come straight away. 77 00:03:44,000 --> 00:03:45,280 Oh, here it is! 78 00:03:46,640 --> 00:03:47,678 Give me a break. 79 00:03:47,679 --> 00:03:50,400 This isn't exactly Air Force One, is it? 80 00:03:52,680 --> 00:03:54,279 Er... 81 00:03:54,280 --> 00:03:56,240 A woman's just had a baby. 82 00:04:01,400 --> 00:04:02,679 'OK, Sadie. 83 00:04:02,680 --> 00:04:04,480 'Ready for your last question? 84 00:04:04,481 --> 00:04:08,880 'Yeah!' 'If I was standing under the Arc de Triomphe... 85 00:04:09,880 --> 00:04:11,199 'Where would I be?' 86 00:04:11,200 --> 00:04:13,319 Tour de France. 'Paris?' 87 00:04:13,320 --> 00:04:16,199 'Correct!' 'Ah, no way!' 88 00:04:16,200 --> 00:04:18,438 'Correct, Sadie!' 'Thank you so much!' 89 00:04:18,439 --> 00:04:21,478 'No problem at all, Sadie. Time for a blast of something soothing, 90 00:04:21,479 --> 00:04:23,920 'and then I'll be talking to a man who wants your vote.' 91 00:04:23,921 --> 00:04:24,960 Showtime. 92 00:04:26,120 --> 00:04:28,000 We're ready for you now, Mr Servant. 93 00:04:29,600 --> 00:04:31,678 Are you now? 'And now, the weather.' 94 00:04:31,679 --> 00:04:34,158 'A cold front is moving in from the east, 95 00:04:34,159 --> 00:04:36,798 'but most of the day will be sunny with occasional showers. 96 00:04:36,799 --> 00:04:39,478 'And now back to Anders in the Afternoon.' 97 00:04:39,479 --> 00:04:40,800 How you doing, Anders? 98 00:04:40,801 --> 00:04:42,279 Ladies and gentlemen, 99 00:04:42,280 --> 00:04:45,120 something strange is happening at the moment in Broughty Ferry. 100 00:04:45,121 --> 00:04:47,919 Leaflets, adverts, posters... 101 00:04:47,920 --> 00:04:50,878 It can only mean one thing - yes, it's election time. 102 00:04:50,879 --> 00:04:52,120 But not just any election - 103 00:04:52,121 --> 00:04:55,119 it's Broughty Ferry's very own by-election, 104 00:04:55,120 --> 00:04:58,680 so over the next five weeks we'll be meeting all the candidates 105 00:04:58,681 --> 00:05:00,959 here on Anders in the Afternoon. 106 00:05:00,960 --> 00:05:03,998 But first up, I'd like to introduce someone who's... 107 00:05:03,999 --> 00:05:05,960 a little bit different. Thank you, Anders. 108 00:05:05,961 --> 00:05:08,119 Because he's not a politician, 109 00:05:08,120 --> 00:05:12,160 and he's not flown up from the ivory towers of Westminster. 110 00:05:12,161 --> 00:05:14,839 It is in fact local businessman, 111 00:05:14,840 --> 00:05:16,639 Bob Servant. 112 00:05:16,640 --> 00:05:18,879 Hello, Anders. 113 00:05:18,880 --> 00:05:19,998 Big fan of the show. 114 00:05:19,999 --> 00:05:21,800 Oh, buttering me up already, eh? 115 00:05:21,801 --> 00:05:23,039 No, no, I'm not. 116 00:05:23,040 --> 00:05:24,200 That was just a joke. 117 00:05:24,201 --> 00:05:27,239 Politics is not a joking matter, Anders. 118 00:05:27,240 --> 00:05:28,480 It's people's lives. 119 00:05:28,481 --> 00:05:29,519 OK. So... 120 00:05:29,520 --> 00:05:31,998 When a lot of people will hear the name Bob Servant, 121 00:05:31,999 --> 00:05:34,558 they'll think of Broughty Ferry's own Cheeseburger Wars, 122 00:05:34,559 --> 00:05:37,998 which, I think it's fair to say, Bob, you did rather well out of. 123 00:05:37,999 --> 00:05:40,118 Well, you know, Anders, what I like to say is, 124 00:05:40,119 --> 00:05:42,480 don't call it the Cheeseburger Wars. 125 00:05:42,481 --> 00:05:44,960 Call it the Cheeseburger Massacre. 126 00:05:52,680 --> 00:05:54,760 You can't just nod, mate, it's the radio. 127 00:05:54,761 --> 00:05:56,919 OK, so, Bob... 128 00:05:56,920 --> 00:05:59,800 You're asking us to vote for you in this by-election. 129 00:05:59,801 --> 00:06:00,839 Why? 130 00:06:00,840 --> 00:06:03,838 I'm what is known as an independent candidate, Anders, 131 00:06:03,839 --> 00:06:05,238 which means I don't support 132 00:06:05,239 --> 00:06:07,838 what are known as the traditional political parties. 133 00:06:07,839 --> 00:06:09,598 I'm familiar with the concept. 134 00:06:09,599 --> 00:06:12,678 And having an independent candidate has never been done in an election. 135 00:06:12,679 --> 00:06:14,480 I'm pretty sure it has, Bob. 136 00:06:14,481 --> 00:06:16,400 Well, only in films. 137 00:06:19,320 --> 00:06:20,359 Er... 138 00:06:20,360 --> 00:06:22,678 Broughty Ferry's been good to me, Anders, 139 00:06:22,679 --> 00:06:25,638 and it's time for me to be good to Broughty Ferry. 140 00:06:25,639 --> 00:06:28,278 Well, you're certainly going to spice things up 141 00:06:28,279 --> 00:06:31,278 in this by-election, Bob, I am pretty certain of that. 142 00:06:31,279 --> 00:06:34,240 So what say we hit the phones and meet the voters? 143 00:06:34,241 --> 00:06:37,439 Absolutely, and don't screen the calls. 144 00:06:37,440 --> 00:06:39,919 Throw me some grenades! Ha ha, OK. 145 00:06:39,920 --> 00:06:43,238 Fighting talk there from independent candidate Bob Servant. 146 00:06:43,239 --> 00:06:46,038 And I'm sure you're going to be facing tough questions today 147 00:06:46,039 --> 00:06:49,800 on the budget deficit, immigration, and, of course, the NHS. 148 00:06:51,200 --> 00:06:52,999 Oh. 149 00:06:53,000 --> 00:06:54,758 I thought it'd about local stuff. 150 00:06:54,759 --> 00:06:57,160 Well, everything's local in politics, isn't it? 151 00:06:57,161 --> 00:06:58,199 Is it? 152 00:06:58,200 --> 00:07:02,679 OK, so first up, we have Carol from Maryfield Road. Carol. 153 00:07:02,680 --> 00:07:04,638 'I'd like to know what the candidate would do 154 00:07:04,639 --> 00:07:07,000 'to help bring down the national debt.' 155 00:07:07,001 --> 00:07:08,079 Good question. 156 00:07:08,080 --> 00:07:10,920 The national debt, which was, at the last count...? 157 00:07:14,640 --> 00:07:16,880 'It's over a trillion pounds, Anders.' 158 00:07:16,881 --> 00:07:17,919 Correct. 159 00:07:17,920 --> 00:07:20,679 So, Mr Servant, one trillion pounds, 160 00:07:20,680 --> 00:07:22,840 what are you going to do to sort that out? 161 00:07:22,841 --> 00:07:24,959 Well, I think... 162 00:07:24,960 --> 00:07:27,760 we should all just tighten our belts a little bit. 163 00:07:28,960 --> 00:07:31,159 That's... your entire policy? 164 00:07:31,160 --> 00:07:32,438 No, I've not finished. 165 00:07:32,439 --> 00:07:35,638 I'm not one of those guys, and there's plenty of them out there, 166 00:07:35,639 --> 00:07:36,958 who are down on the binmen. 167 00:07:36,959 --> 00:07:39,118 I mean, granted, they do make a lot of noise, 168 00:07:39,119 --> 00:07:41,878 but you cannae drive a lorry and empty bins and not make noise. 169 00:07:41,879 --> 00:07:43,958 I mean, it's like asking a rock and roll drummer 170 00:07:43,959 --> 00:07:46,278 to go out there, do rock and roll, and not make a noise. 171 00:07:46,279 --> 00:07:47,920 It's ridiculous. Next call. 172 00:07:48,960 --> 00:07:51,758 OK, we've got Stewart from West Ferry. Stewart? 173 00:07:51,759 --> 00:07:54,240 'Hi, I called last week about the dog mess in Dawson Park.' 174 00:07:54,241 --> 00:07:55,959 Carry on, Stewart! 175 00:07:55,960 --> 00:07:58,438 Poo. Dawson Park. 'Well, I live next to Dawson Park, 176 00:07:58,439 --> 00:08:01,000 'and I can't even take my kids there because of the dog mess. 177 00:08:01,001 --> 00:08:03,279 'It's disgusting.' Stewart... 178 00:08:03,280 --> 00:08:05,080 I'm an independent candidate, 179 00:08:05,081 --> 00:08:07,159 I make independent decisions, 180 00:08:07,160 --> 00:08:09,840 so here's one I think you're going to like. 181 00:08:11,520 --> 00:08:14,199 No more dogs in Dawson Park. 182 00:08:14,200 --> 00:08:15,278 There you go, done. 183 00:08:15,279 --> 00:08:18,558 'What, really?' Er, that would be a council decision, surely? Oh... 184 00:08:18,559 --> 00:08:21,598 Don't worry about the council, I'm primae noctis on this one. 185 00:08:21,599 --> 00:08:25,318 If I win the by-election, all dogs will be banned from Dawson Park. 186 00:08:25,319 --> 00:08:27,998 Bob, I really don't think this is... So, Stewart, 187 00:08:27,999 --> 00:08:31,758 You and the little ones can roll around in the grass once again 188 00:08:31,759 --> 00:08:33,240 without the least concern. 189 00:08:33,241 --> 00:08:34,879 And, and... 190 00:08:34,880 --> 00:08:38,398 If you'll have me, I'll be rolling along right beside you. 191 00:08:38,399 --> 00:08:40,480 'That's fantastic! So that's definite?' 192 00:08:40,481 --> 00:08:43,839 Signed, sealed, delivered. Ah! 193 00:08:43,840 --> 00:08:45,519 Well... Eh, Frank?! 194 00:08:45,520 --> 00:08:48,880 It's explosive stuff here on Anders in the Afternoon. 195 00:08:48,881 --> 00:08:52,759 Um... Next up, we've got Joan from Barnhill. Joan. 196 00:08:52,760 --> 00:08:56,398 'I don't know if this is something your guest can help with, 197 00:08:56,399 --> 00:08:58,918 'but I got a very unfair parking ticket.' 198 00:08:58,919 --> 00:09:02,160 Joan, Joan... Parking tickets isn't the kind of thing... Whoa-oh. 199 00:09:06,640 --> 00:09:07,998 Let's hear it, Joan. 200 00:09:07,999 --> 00:09:10,598 'I came out of the dry cleaners down at Brook Street.' 201 00:09:10,599 --> 00:09:11,638 Oh, I know the one. 202 00:09:11,639 --> 00:09:13,638 'And there was a traffic warden at my car.' 203 00:09:13,639 --> 00:09:15,038 Looking pleased with himself? 204 00:09:15,039 --> 00:09:16,878 'He was looking pleased with himself.' 205 00:09:16,879 --> 00:09:18,278 Ah, surprise, surprise. 206 00:09:18,279 --> 00:09:21,200 'He'd given me a ticket, but I was only three hours over.' 207 00:09:21,201 --> 00:09:22,239 Three hours? 208 00:09:22,240 --> 00:09:26,278 That's nit-picking, Joan, and I won't have it. Not on my watch. 209 00:09:26,279 --> 00:09:30,078 Hang on the line, hen, my campaign manager will be with you directly. 210 00:09:30,079 --> 00:09:32,798 And we could probably throw in a disabled parking badge as well. 211 00:09:32,799 --> 00:09:34,718 There's a guy in Whitfield has a printer... 212 00:09:34,719 --> 00:09:36,320 I think at this stage I should say 213 00:09:36,321 --> 00:09:39,119 that Broughty FM takes no responsibility 214 00:09:39,120 --> 00:09:40,998 for any advice given out by guests. 215 00:09:40,999 --> 00:09:43,958 Next up, we've got Cathy from Fairfield Road. Cathy. 216 00:09:43,959 --> 00:09:46,758 'How on earth can you ban dogs from Dawson Park? 217 00:09:46,759 --> 00:09:48,358 'I walk mine there every day. 218 00:09:48,359 --> 00:09:51,318 'I clear up after him along with the vast majority of dog owners, 219 00:09:51,319 --> 00:09:52,998 'so why the hell should we get banned 220 00:09:52,999 --> 00:09:54,600 because of the actions of others?' 221 00:09:56,880 --> 00:09:58,640 Do you want to take this one? 222 00:09:58,641 --> 00:09:59,680 It's all yours. 223 00:10:01,760 --> 00:10:03,679 Er... 224 00:10:03,680 --> 00:10:04,719 Cathy... 225 00:10:04,720 --> 00:10:07,838 What would it take for you to walk your dog somewhere else? 226 00:10:07,839 --> 00:10:10,238 'Why should I?! I'd have to drive...' A number, a number. 227 00:10:10,239 --> 00:10:12,400 Cathy, Cathy, Cathy, I'm looking for a number. 228 00:10:12,401 --> 00:10:14,519 'What, you mean... money?' Yep. 229 00:10:14,520 --> 00:10:17,919 'But how...?' Five grand? 230 00:10:17,920 --> 00:10:20,119 '£5,000?' Five large ones. 231 00:10:20,120 --> 00:10:22,720 'Well... that, er... Yes, I could probably...' Deal! 232 00:10:22,721 --> 00:10:27,639 And that would apply to every dog walker in Dawson Park? 233 00:10:27,640 --> 00:10:31,159 Absolutely, a one time payment of £5,000. Cash. 234 00:10:31,160 --> 00:10:32,199 Next! 235 00:10:32,200 --> 00:10:34,878 Er, next up, we've got Alan from Lochee. Alan. 236 00:10:34,879 --> 00:10:38,078 'Hi, I just heard the woman with the parking ticket. 237 00:10:38,079 --> 00:10:40,758 'I received this speeding fine the other day...' 238 00:10:40,759 --> 00:10:42,120 Did you hit anything, Alan? 239 00:10:42,121 --> 00:10:44,399 'Er... Well, not really.' 240 00:10:44,400 --> 00:10:45,439 Alan... 241 00:10:45,440 --> 00:10:46,679 'Yes?' 242 00:10:46,680 --> 00:10:48,519 Rip it up. 243 00:10:48,520 --> 00:10:50,159 'Pardon?' Rip it up! 244 00:10:50,160 --> 00:10:52,920 'But... It says, "Possible imprisonment."' 245 00:10:52,921 --> 00:10:56,439 What you got? Tom from Monifieth. 246 00:10:56,440 --> 00:10:58,478 'I own a dog, I walk it in Dawson Park, 247 00:10:58,479 --> 00:11:00,598 'and whether or not this moron wins the election, 248 00:11:00,599 --> 00:11:03,758 'I will be walking it in Dawson Park in five weeks' time.' 249 00:11:03,759 --> 00:11:05,120 Oh, you will, will you?! 250 00:11:05,121 --> 00:11:06,319 Absolutely. 251 00:11:06,320 --> 00:11:07,678 Well, you'll regret it. 252 00:11:07,679 --> 00:11:10,000 Or more accurately, your dog'll regret it. 253 00:11:10,001 --> 00:11:11,679 'What do you mean?' 254 00:11:11,680 --> 00:11:13,599 I'll shoot it. 255 00:11:13,600 --> 00:11:15,359 'You'll shoot my dog?' 256 00:11:15,360 --> 00:11:18,078 Bang, bang. OK, going to have to stop it there, guys. 257 00:11:18,079 --> 00:11:20,680 Ho ho! Thanks for all your calls folks, time for some music. 258 00:11:29,640 --> 00:11:32,399 Well done, Bob. 259 00:11:32,400 --> 00:11:34,279 Cheers, Frank, cheers. 260 00:11:34,280 --> 00:11:35,400 It was a team effort. 261 00:11:36,720 --> 00:11:37,760 To a degree. 262 00:11:40,480 --> 00:11:42,679 What a start. 263 00:11:42,680 --> 00:11:44,079 So... 264 00:11:44,080 --> 00:11:47,200 You don't know anything about fraudulent disabled parking badges? 265 00:11:47,201 --> 00:11:48,280 Nope. 266 00:11:49,600 --> 00:11:51,759 When you said... 267 00:11:51,760 --> 00:11:54,440 "There's a guy in Whitfield with a printer"...? 268 00:11:54,441 --> 00:11:55,719 Ahhh... 269 00:11:55,720 --> 00:11:57,240 I was getting confused. 270 00:11:57,241 --> 00:11:58,439 With what? Er... 271 00:11:58,440 --> 00:12:00,560 With something I saw on Watchdog. 272 00:12:00,561 --> 00:12:02,479 Nothing there. I told you. 273 00:12:02,480 --> 00:12:03,640 You don't own a gun? 274 00:12:03,641 --> 00:12:05,159 Course not. 275 00:12:05,160 --> 00:12:09,559 So when you said you would shoot local domestic pets...? 276 00:12:09,560 --> 00:12:10,720 That was a metaphor. 277 00:12:10,721 --> 00:12:12,559 A metaphor? 278 00:12:12,560 --> 00:12:13,600 For what? 279 00:12:14,920 --> 00:12:15,999 Life. 280 00:12:16,000 --> 00:12:17,399 Mr Servant... 281 00:12:17,400 --> 00:12:20,039 We don't like receiving calls 282 00:12:20,040 --> 00:12:23,958 to say someone is declaring criminal acts on local radio. 283 00:12:23,959 --> 00:12:25,718 Is that clear? Fair enough, fair enough. 284 00:12:25,719 --> 00:12:27,998 Chase the real criminals sort of thing, right, yeah. 285 00:12:27,999 --> 00:12:29,360 Good, yeah, good, got that. 286 00:12:29,361 --> 00:12:30,599 Yeah. 287 00:12:30,600 --> 00:12:31,720 Today's a warning. 288 00:12:32,760 --> 00:12:36,480 But we'll be watching your campaign with interest. 289 00:12:40,040 --> 00:12:41,200 And so will we. 290 00:12:42,240 --> 00:12:43,519 OK, boys? 291 00:12:43,520 --> 00:12:44,560 Break a leg. 292 00:12:47,960 --> 00:12:49,478 You see what's happening, Frank? 293 00:12:49,479 --> 00:12:52,398 The powers that be don't want an independent candidate. 294 00:12:52,399 --> 00:12:55,318 It upsets the apple cart. They're just trying to Birmingham Six you. 295 00:12:55,319 --> 00:12:57,080 And they couldn't even bring themselves 296 00:12:57,081 --> 00:12:59,719 to say something about the extension. 297 00:12:59,720 --> 00:13:01,480 Pathetic. 298 00:13:03,000 --> 00:13:06,760 So how do you become a campaign manager? 299 00:13:08,520 --> 00:13:12,239 Well, I was 30 years in Bob's cheeseburger vans. 300 00:13:12,240 --> 00:13:13,479 I see. 301 00:13:13,480 --> 00:13:15,280 Director of sauces. 302 00:13:18,200 --> 00:13:19,759 Mustards... 303 00:13:19,760 --> 00:13:21,320 Ketchup... 304 00:13:23,040 --> 00:13:24,399 Brown. 305 00:13:24,400 --> 00:13:25,439 I mean, I... 306 00:13:25,440 --> 00:13:26,639 That's... 307 00:13:26,640 --> 00:13:28,518 That's just how I got into it, I... 308 00:13:28,519 --> 00:13:30,760 I don't know if that's the usual route, you know? 309 00:13:32,000 --> 00:13:33,960 Those toilets are tiny. 310 00:13:35,400 --> 00:13:37,760 How many students will I be talking to? 311 00:13:37,761 --> 00:13:38,799 10. 312 00:13:38,800 --> 00:13:41,400 Oh, depends what time the party finished last night, eh? 313 00:13:41,401 --> 00:13:43,599 Erm... 314 00:13:43,600 --> 00:13:45,920 Give us the hat. Bob, I don't... Give us the hat! 315 00:13:50,080 --> 00:13:51,640 This will take the roof off. 316 00:13:56,040 --> 00:13:57,280 Calm down, children! 317 00:14:00,760 --> 00:14:02,719 What's this? 318 00:14:02,720 --> 00:14:05,478 I tried to tell you. I wanted young voters, Frank. 319 00:14:05,479 --> 00:14:07,120 Not the fuckin' Secret Seven. 320 00:14:07,121 --> 00:14:08,160 Mr Servant... 321 00:14:13,840 --> 00:14:15,119 Hello, children. 322 00:14:15,120 --> 00:14:16,760 Hello! 323 00:14:18,120 --> 00:14:20,119 Do you like children? 324 00:14:20,120 --> 00:14:21,798 Absolutely, I'm a family man. 325 00:14:21,799 --> 00:14:23,080 How many kids do you have? 326 00:14:23,081 --> 00:14:24,119 None. 327 00:14:24,120 --> 00:14:25,400 But I like families. 328 00:14:25,401 --> 00:14:27,079 Boys and girls... 329 00:14:27,080 --> 00:14:29,879 Now here's what I want youse to do. 330 00:14:29,880 --> 00:14:34,800 I want youse to go home tonight and send a message to your parents. 331 00:14:36,280 --> 00:14:38,919 - You all know your parents? - Yes. 332 00:14:38,920 --> 00:14:41,759 Could be orphans. Well, they could be. 333 00:14:41,760 --> 00:14:43,719 Guys, any orphans? 334 00:14:43,720 --> 00:14:45,679 What's an orphan? 335 00:14:45,680 --> 00:14:49,079 No-one here is an orphan. Mr Servant, please! 336 00:14:49,080 --> 00:14:53,719 All I'm saying is, tell your parents, or your Mother Superior, 337 00:14:53,720 --> 00:14:55,840 or whoever it is that looks after you, 338 00:14:55,841 --> 00:14:57,839 to vote for Bob Servant. 339 00:14:57,840 --> 00:14:58,879 Mr Servant, 340 00:14:58,880 --> 00:15:01,798 I was hoping you could explain to the children about the by-election 341 00:15:01,799 --> 00:15:04,520 and how you came to stand in it. Yes, yes, yes, yes, I will, I will! 342 00:15:04,521 --> 00:15:06,999 I'm just warming them up. 343 00:15:07,000 --> 00:15:09,239 Boys and girls... 344 00:15:09,240 --> 00:15:11,479 I was standing in my extension. 345 00:15:11,480 --> 00:15:12,960 I was listening to the radio. 346 00:15:12,961 --> 00:15:19,000 And they said that Broughty Ferry's MP had... 347 00:15:21,280 --> 00:15:24,079 Died. No... 348 00:15:24,080 --> 00:15:26,879 He wasn't dead. Oh, yes! 349 00:15:26,880 --> 00:15:29,360 He was decapitated in a car crash on the A90. 350 00:15:29,361 --> 00:15:32,079 He wasn't dead. 351 00:15:32,080 --> 00:15:33,120 He just... 352 00:15:34,520 --> 00:15:36,839 Can't do his job any more. 353 00:15:36,840 --> 00:15:38,880 Because his legs fell off. 354 00:15:39,960 --> 00:15:42,599 And his head. What? Mr Servant! 355 00:15:42,600 --> 00:15:43,838 What's wrong with you?! 356 00:15:43,839 --> 00:15:46,358 They didn't like the leg stuff either. Mr Servant. OK, OK. 357 00:15:46,359 --> 00:15:47,560 Calm down, calm down. 358 00:15:48,760 --> 00:15:50,839 I was listening to the radio, 359 00:15:50,840 --> 00:15:54,198 and they said that Broughty Ferry's MP had gone away, 360 00:15:54,199 --> 00:15:55,918 and there was going to be a by-election, 361 00:15:55,919 --> 00:15:58,358 and I thought, "Well, this is a real kick in the chestnuts 362 00:15:58,359 --> 00:16:01,598 "for the poor boy's family. I hope they bounce back ASAP." 363 00:16:01,599 --> 00:16:06,078 And I thought, "Well, you know, this might be a wee chance for me." 364 00:16:06,079 --> 00:16:08,918 As you all know, I am a bit of a face locally. 365 00:16:08,919 --> 00:16:11,278 I mean, I've got a few quid, I've got opinions, 366 00:16:11,279 --> 00:16:13,158 and then the wheels, you know, start... 367 00:16:13,159 --> 00:16:14,560 Children, a by-election is... 368 00:16:14,561 --> 00:16:18,679 A by-election is where the Prime Minister 369 00:16:18,680 --> 00:16:22,800 asks the people of Broughty Ferry who their favourite person is. 370 00:16:22,801 --> 00:16:24,879 Well... One man, one vote. 371 00:16:24,880 --> 00:16:26,119 One PERSON. 372 00:16:26,120 --> 00:16:28,760 Democracy, just like every country in the world. 373 00:16:28,761 --> 00:16:29,999 Not every country. 374 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:33,399 So, I want all of youse to go home tonight, 375 00:16:33,400 --> 00:16:37,078 to go out there and spread the word, put the pressure on. 376 00:16:37,079 --> 00:16:41,118 Tell your parents, vote Bob Servant or you'll run away from home. 377 00:16:41,119 --> 00:16:43,960 Make it personal. OK, Mr Servant, thanks for coming in. 378 00:16:43,961 --> 00:16:45,799 Right, boys and girls. 379 00:16:45,800 --> 00:16:48,080 After three, "Vote for Bob Servant." 380 00:16:48,081 --> 00:16:50,440 One, two, three...! 381 00:16:54,080 --> 00:16:57,238 Well done, Frank, that was a complete Hiroshima. 382 00:16:57,239 --> 00:16:59,080 That was just a warm-up, Bob. 383 00:17:01,440 --> 00:17:03,959 Why have we got this guy again? 384 00:17:03,960 --> 00:17:05,839 Well... 385 00:17:05,840 --> 00:17:07,240 I've paid him for the day. 386 00:17:08,280 --> 00:17:10,198 Never, ever, pay them for the day. 387 00:17:10,199 --> 00:17:11,360 They get complacent. 388 00:17:12,960 --> 00:17:14,880 Same with gardeners. 389 00:17:16,560 --> 00:17:17,639 Right, Frank. 390 00:17:17,640 --> 00:17:21,078 It's time to show Broughty Ferry what we're all about. 391 00:17:21,079 --> 00:17:23,240 We're going to hit them with a PR blitz. 392 00:17:24,280 --> 00:17:26,599 PR? Public relations. 393 00:17:26,600 --> 00:17:29,639 Everything's PR, Frank. PR. 394 00:17:29,640 --> 00:17:33,200 Why do you think a bus driver doesn't drink on the job any more? 395 00:17:34,280 --> 00:17:35,480 Health and safety? 396 00:17:35,481 --> 00:17:36,759 PR! 397 00:17:36,760 --> 00:17:39,120 It's about creating a public image. 398 00:17:39,121 --> 00:17:40,719 Burying the bad news. 399 00:17:40,720 --> 00:17:44,278 When Cliff Richard poisoned that ball boy at Wimbledon, 400 00:17:44,279 --> 00:17:47,400 next day, just brought out a new pop record and it was all forgotten. 401 00:17:47,401 --> 00:17:49,039 You see? 402 00:17:49,040 --> 00:17:50,080 Well, not really. 403 00:17:50,081 --> 00:17:53,799 Why do celebrities adopt babies? 404 00:17:53,800 --> 00:17:57,600 Or "accidentally" walk into supermarkets without their pants on? 405 00:17:59,760 --> 00:18:00,799 PR? 406 00:18:00,800 --> 00:18:02,559 You got there, Frank. 407 00:18:02,560 --> 00:18:07,120 Now you get the posters sorted, and I'll go and press some punter flesh. 408 00:18:07,121 --> 00:18:08,279 Hello! 409 00:18:08,280 --> 00:18:09,880 Bob Servant, independent. 410 00:18:19,520 --> 00:18:20,999 OK, lads. 411 00:18:21,000 --> 00:18:24,238 Bob Servant, independent, standing in the by-election. 412 00:18:24,239 --> 00:18:26,918 So you're up against this guy, then? Unbelievable. 413 00:18:26,919 --> 00:18:29,518 The boy's not even here yet and he's throwing his money about. 414 00:18:29,519 --> 00:18:31,198 Got good posters, though. 415 00:18:31,199 --> 00:18:32,840 Mugabe's got good posters. 416 00:19:00,120 --> 00:19:01,319 Hello. 417 00:19:01,320 --> 00:19:02,479 All right? 418 00:19:02,480 --> 00:19:05,560 Bob Servant, independent, standing in the by-election. 419 00:19:05,561 --> 00:19:06,720 OK. 420 00:19:11,920 --> 00:19:13,839 Have I got your vote? 421 00:19:13,840 --> 00:19:15,279 Well... 422 00:19:15,280 --> 00:19:17,199 I don't know. 423 00:19:17,200 --> 00:19:19,078 I just walked all the way out here. 424 00:19:19,079 --> 00:19:20,240 I've not decided yet. 425 00:19:29,440 --> 00:19:31,438 What you doing? Waiting for you to decide. 426 00:19:31,439 --> 00:19:33,200 I'm trying to fish here! Fine. 427 00:19:34,400 --> 00:19:35,680 Put you down as a maybe. 428 00:19:38,160 --> 00:19:40,000 Hi there! Will you be voting? 429 00:19:42,480 --> 00:19:44,680 All set, lads? Off to the disco? 430 00:19:58,000 --> 00:20:01,078 Frank, you remember when I was a member of Very Good Video? 431 00:20:01,079 --> 00:20:02,558 Oh, like it was yesterday. 432 00:20:02,559 --> 00:20:04,920 I know the rest of youse were members of Blockbusters, 433 00:20:04,921 --> 00:20:06,119 the big boys. 434 00:20:06,120 --> 00:20:08,958 You used to slag me off something rotten. 435 00:20:08,959 --> 00:20:11,038 Because I'd defend Very Good Video. 436 00:20:11,039 --> 00:20:13,040 I mean, I'd defend them like a... Like a... 437 00:20:13,041 --> 00:20:15,359 A lion. A lion, aye. Like a lion. 438 00:20:15,360 --> 00:20:18,320 One day, I cancelled my membership to Very Good Video, 439 00:20:18,321 --> 00:20:20,919 and joined Blockbusters. And bang! 440 00:20:20,920 --> 00:20:24,600 I could see straight away that Very Good Video were absolute shite. 441 00:20:24,601 --> 00:20:25,639 Oh, terrible. 442 00:20:25,640 --> 00:20:27,038 Well, it's like the public. 443 00:20:27,039 --> 00:20:29,518 You know, when I was a member of the public, I used to think, 444 00:20:29,519 --> 00:20:32,478 "Well, they're not bad. You know, they're good." I'd defend them. 445 00:20:32,479 --> 00:20:33,838 But now I'm a politician, 446 00:20:33,839 --> 00:20:36,680 I look at the public, and I see them for the bunch of selfish... 447 00:20:36,681 --> 00:20:38,439 Oh, hello! 448 00:20:38,440 --> 00:20:40,800 Did you tell my daughter she was an orphan? 449 00:20:40,801 --> 00:20:42,439 Frank speaking. 450 00:20:42,440 --> 00:20:44,878 On, no. No, I said she wasn't an orphan. 451 00:20:44,879 --> 00:20:45,920 Who said she was? 452 00:20:45,921 --> 00:20:47,999 The ginger boy. 453 00:20:48,000 --> 00:20:50,320 There was a ginger boy in your class, wasn't there? 454 00:20:50,321 --> 00:20:51,999 There you go. 455 00:20:52,000 --> 00:20:53,160 Nasty piece of work. 456 00:20:54,160 --> 00:20:55,720 Do you know where this kid lives? 457 00:20:57,520 --> 00:20:59,400 Vote for Bob Servant. 458 00:21:00,520 --> 00:21:02,559 That was the radio station. 459 00:21:02,560 --> 00:21:04,319 They want us back in! 460 00:21:04,320 --> 00:21:05,760 I'm not surprised. 461 00:21:09,280 --> 00:21:11,558 They probably want me on as a disc jockey. 462 00:21:11,559 --> 00:21:13,918 You know, shoot from the hip, that kind of thing. 463 00:21:13,919 --> 00:21:15,920 I would say it's good for a campaign. 464 00:21:15,921 --> 00:21:18,960 Well, we'll see what they're offering. 465 00:21:21,480 --> 00:21:23,239 Go and get him, then! 466 00:21:23,240 --> 00:21:24,999 Bring him out! 467 00:21:25,000 --> 00:21:26,319 Boo boys! 468 00:21:26,320 --> 00:21:28,719 Are you going to shoot my dog? 469 00:21:28,720 --> 00:21:31,200 You! Round the back! Now! 470 00:21:40,360 --> 00:21:41,919 Who? Who? Who? 471 00:21:41,920 --> 00:21:46,159 Now, ladies and gentlemen, before I wrap up this evening, 472 00:21:46,160 --> 00:21:48,400 I think it's fair to say that this afternoon's show 473 00:21:48,401 --> 00:21:50,799 stirred up a bit of a hornet's nest 474 00:21:50,800 --> 00:21:54,518 after comments from by-election candidate Bob Servant. 475 00:21:54,519 --> 00:21:56,998 But we made a quick call, and I'm very pleased to say 476 00:21:56,999 --> 00:22:00,000 that we've actually got the man in question back in the studio. 477 00:22:00,001 --> 00:22:04,039 So, um... Bob, thanks for coming back in. 478 00:22:04,040 --> 00:22:06,558 Well, as it happens, I was just passing by. 479 00:22:06,559 --> 00:22:08,638 You must have had a bit of a strange day. 480 00:22:08,639 --> 00:22:10,998 I've had stranger. Well, I'm not sure we have, 481 00:22:10,999 --> 00:22:14,958 after hundreds of complaints and people protesting outside, 482 00:22:14,959 --> 00:22:18,438 so I think I'd like to start by clarifying an important point. 483 00:22:18,439 --> 00:22:20,958 On behalf of everyone here at Broughty FM, 484 00:22:20,959 --> 00:22:24,360 we'd like to reassure the dog owners of Broughty Ferry 485 00:22:24,361 --> 00:22:27,719 that no dogs will be executed 486 00:22:27,720 --> 00:22:29,838 no matter who wins the forthcoming by-election. 487 00:22:29,839 --> 00:22:32,160 Bob, I'm sure you'd like to back me up on that. 488 00:22:32,161 --> 00:22:33,639 Anders... 489 00:22:33,640 --> 00:22:34,678 I just want to say 490 00:22:34,679 --> 00:22:37,840 on behalf of Bob Servant independent campaign team... 491 00:22:39,160 --> 00:22:40,479 Well done. 492 00:22:40,480 --> 00:22:42,439 And thank you for that. 493 00:22:42,440 --> 00:22:47,360 I mean, there's no doubt in my mind that you chose, for whatever reason, 494 00:22:47,361 --> 00:22:52,199 to sensationalise the comments I made earlier today about dogs. 495 00:22:52,200 --> 00:22:53,678 And clearly, clearly... 496 00:22:53,679 --> 00:22:56,438 There's been a wee bit of Chinese whispers since then. 497 00:22:56,439 --> 00:22:59,720 But would just like to say to the people of Broughty Ferry: 498 00:23:01,360 --> 00:23:03,119 People of Broughty Ferry, 499 00:23:03,120 --> 00:23:08,199 If I am elected your MP, and I suspect anyone, 500 00:23:08,200 --> 00:23:12,039 anyone, of even considering harming a dog, 501 00:23:12,040 --> 00:23:14,838 then that person will be arrested on the spot. 502 00:23:14,839 --> 00:23:17,198 All right, come on, Bob, that is rid... Furthermore, 503 00:23:17,199 --> 00:23:19,600 I had a meeting with the police earlier today 504 00:23:19,601 --> 00:23:25,439 on this very subject, and we found ourselves in broad agreement. 505 00:23:25,440 --> 00:23:30,319 Broughty Ferry's dogs can sleep soundly in their cages tonight. 506 00:23:30,320 --> 00:23:31,878 Right, I'm sorry, Bob, erm... 507 00:23:31,879 --> 00:23:33,478 Forgive my confusion on this matter, 508 00:23:33,479 --> 00:23:35,398 but was it not actually you who suggested... 509 00:23:35,399 --> 00:23:37,958 Anders, when you're in the middle of a political campaign, 510 00:23:37,959 --> 00:23:39,718 you do what is called testing the waters. 511 00:23:39,719 --> 00:23:43,240 I mean, you come up with a policy and you see how the public react. 512 00:23:43,241 --> 00:23:45,159 I mean, look at the... 513 00:23:45,160 --> 00:23:47,278 Look at the poll tax or the Iraq War. 514 00:23:47,279 --> 00:23:49,998 I mean, that's what the government did, they tested the waters, 515 00:23:49,999 --> 00:23:51,878 the public said no and the government said, 516 00:23:51,879 --> 00:23:53,878 "Fine, forget it, we were only joking anyway." 517 00:23:53,879 --> 00:23:56,518 I mean, that's politics, Anders, that's the name of the game. 518 00:23:56,519 --> 00:23:57,678 Now, whatever the game is, 519 00:23:57,679 --> 00:24:00,200 I don't think you'll be getting many votes from dog owners. 520 00:24:00,201 --> 00:24:01,839 Well, that's ridiculous. 521 00:24:01,840 --> 00:24:03,599 Absolutely ridiculous. 522 00:24:03,600 --> 00:24:05,439 Considering... 523 00:24:05,440 --> 00:24:06,918 I'm a dog owner myself. 524 00:24:06,919 --> 00:24:08,240 Oh, really? What's it called? 525 00:24:08,241 --> 00:24:09,279 Dancer. 526 00:24:09,280 --> 00:24:10,558 Dancer? Well, um... 527 00:24:10,559 --> 00:24:13,518 Maybe tomorrow you could take Dancer out when you're campaigning 528 00:24:13,519 --> 00:24:15,640 in Broughty Ferry, that'd be a really nice touch. 529 00:24:15,641 --> 00:24:17,999 Well, I wish I could, Anders. 530 00:24:18,000 --> 00:24:20,519 I wish I could, but, er... 531 00:24:20,520 --> 00:24:23,399 Unfortunately, er... 532 00:24:23,400 --> 00:24:24,438 Dancer ran away. 533 00:24:24,439 --> 00:24:26,758 Ran away? When? Yesterday. Ah, yesterday. 534 00:24:26,759 --> 00:24:29,598 Well... Why don't we see if we can't get him back for you? 535 00:24:29,599 --> 00:24:31,480 Perhaps you'd like to put out an appeal 536 00:24:31,481 --> 00:24:34,759 right now live on Broughty FM? 537 00:24:34,760 --> 00:24:35,880 All right. 538 00:24:37,040 --> 00:24:38,080 Er, well... 539 00:24:44,640 --> 00:24:45,759 I... 540 00:24:45,760 --> 00:24:47,599 Dancer... 541 00:24:47,600 --> 00:24:50,559 I'd just like to say all is forgiven. 542 00:24:50,560 --> 00:24:51,600 Come home. 543 00:24:53,920 --> 00:24:55,719 Daddy misses you. 544 00:24:55,720 --> 00:24:59,759 And do you have a description of Dancer? 545 00:24:59,760 --> 00:25:01,040 Oh, he just loves life. 546 00:25:01,041 --> 00:25:02,079 Loves it. 547 00:25:02,080 --> 00:25:03,678 Barking and running about. 548 00:25:03,679 --> 00:25:06,600 In fact, clearly he likes running about a bit too much, 549 00:25:06,601 --> 00:25:08,679 seeing as he's run away. 550 00:25:08,680 --> 00:25:11,200 I was thinking more of a physical description. 551 00:25:11,201 --> 00:25:12,679 Aye. Well, um... 552 00:25:12,680 --> 00:25:13,840 About a metre long. 553 00:25:13,841 --> 00:25:15,679 Er... 554 00:25:15,680 --> 00:25:17,559 Kind face. 555 00:25:17,560 --> 00:25:18,639 Tail. 556 00:25:18,640 --> 00:25:19,800 Any last words, Bob? 557 00:25:19,801 --> 00:25:21,279 Yes. 558 00:25:21,280 --> 00:25:23,199 Vote for Bob Servant, 559 00:25:23,200 --> 00:25:28,280 and send a message to Westminster to leave our dogs alone. 560 00:25:29,520 --> 00:25:31,080 'Next up on Broughty FM...' 561 00:25:33,240 --> 00:25:35,199 Going to the dogs. 562 00:25:35,200 --> 00:25:38,758 Sorry? I should have said something about going to the dogs. 563 00:25:38,759 --> 00:25:41,158 We'll have to go back. And how would we do that? 564 00:25:41,159 --> 00:25:42,440 Well, just rewind it. 565 00:25:44,120 --> 00:25:45,159 Rewind it! 566 00:25:45,160 --> 00:25:46,199 Rewind it! 567 00:25:46,200 --> 00:25:47,838 Aye, rewind it. Just rewind it. 568 00:25:47,839 --> 00:25:49,760 Just... Just rewind, Rewind it! 569 00:25:49,761 --> 00:25:50,919 Go back. 570 00:25:50,920 --> 00:25:52,880 You can go back. 571 00:26:00,920 --> 00:26:02,559 This is demeaning. 572 00:26:02,560 --> 00:26:04,799 I'm not taking you otherwise. 573 00:26:04,800 --> 00:26:06,280 They'll set the dogs on me. 574 00:26:07,680 --> 00:26:09,680 Will, er... you be voting, folks? 575 00:26:09,681 --> 00:26:11,160 We will now. 576 00:26:14,840 --> 00:26:16,080 Great. 577 00:26:49,327 --> 00:27:17,046 Subtitles by MemoryOnSmells http://UKsubtitles.ru.