Borgen

You knew about Bent's cerebral embolism.

You kept it from me to promote your own interests.

Did you tell the Express I knew about his illness to discredit me?

Kruse is a no-go as minister.

You can't fire your Minister for European Affairs. It stinks.

I just told our party secretary you're resigning as deputy leader.

You are the new European commissioner.

You must understand that I'm 31 and probably want children.

I love you.

You gave up too soon.

Birgitte, you were never home. Everything was chaos.

Of course it was! I had just been elected PM!

You know where to find me, right?

Hell, no one ever praises the PM, so I'm going to.

Bloody well done!

Today we've shown our vision for Denmark. I'm very happy with it.

I'm going to let the Danish people decide

who is going to be PM.

I hereby call a general election to be held on Tuesday 11th June.

"Halfway on my journey through life I found myself in a dark wood..."

Dante, "The Divine Comedy"

TWO AND A HALF YEARS LATER

During this crisis, let's not act like the two tourists who met a leopard.

One put on a pair of running shoes and the other said,

"You can't outrun a leopard."

"I don't need to. I just need to run faster than you."

Any questions? Yes.

Do you approve of the Liberals' business sector subsidies?

No. I don't need them. Yes?

You withdrew from politics. What would you do, if you were PM?

As I always used to say as PM,

I don't answer hypothetical questions.

Episode 21 - A Child of Denmark

Yes. I have a meeting at 10:00 with the CEO and the English architect.

- The board meeting is at 1:30. - Fine. Thanks.

Your department has lost 150,000 viewers of the big news programmes.

No. 120-130, I think.

The aim of public service is to make TV that people want to see.

But to me, public service is more about quality.

Unlike the rest of the management I find it important

that our news doesn't talk down to people. People talk about your ratings.

I prefer to talk about the high scores that viewers give your programmes.

- So we're not going to talk ratings? - No.

Not if you keep on producing strong formats like Juul& Friis.

I'm proud of that myself.

So, Torben, I've recommended you for the job

as divisional manager of the Current Affairs Department.

I don't make the final decision, but they tend to listen to me.

So it might be a good idea

for you to wear a newly-ironed shirt on Monday.

Hey! It's the pilot. It's a plane.

- What did they say at nursery? - Everything's fine.

He made a bit of a fuss when I left, but that's all.

- Did he sleep? - For two hours.

Hungry, sweetie?

Hey, you like that one?

Well...

I'll pick him up at 5:00 on Friday. Is that okay with you?

Remember to pack his stuffed dog. He really missed it the last time.

- Sure, but it's a cat. - Okay.

It's an ugly cat that barks at our place.

I had to shop around for the organic pear baby food.

- Hi, Grethe. - Hi, Kasper. Good to see you.

- Are you staying for dinner? - No, I'm off.

- I'm making your favourite. - Well, thanks, anyway.

- Bye, buddy. See you. - Bye, Daddy.

- Bye. - Bye, Kasper.

The two of you are handling this great.

Come here, sweetie.

Lie down. You need a new nappy.

Come on, Gustav.

The red one.

Don't expect expensive gifts every time I'm away for a few days.

Oh, you think it's only fair?

I'm going to take a quick shower, and then I'm off to dinner. And you?

Okay. What about Magnus? Is he going to sleep over?

Give him my love and tell Dad

that you can come stay with me the day after tomorrow.

No, I'll be home by then. You too, sweetie. Bye.

- For you, sweetie. - Thanks. I love it.

And for you, darling. You can't buy them in Europe.

Sure you can. Theis has got one. And his is a newer generation.

- Thanks, dear considerate Mum. - Thanks, Mum.

- And a kiss. - No.

- How's school? - Fine.

- I got a B+ for my essay. - Really?

I changed the ending and used the plan like we talked about.

Hey, it's Kasper.

...to swallow this. And Hesselboe is out to win supporters.

You watch Juul & Friis?

Mathilde and Sara think he's a hunk.

I have to ask, will the opposition yield that far?

Labour left the PM's Office.

The Moderates are due there this afternoon. Ls this project feasible?

They've adopted a new style since Birgitte Nyborg was their leader.

- And when you worked for them. - Jacob Kruse said this yesterday.

How do the Moderates stand on tightening the deportation rules?

- Is it in breach of human rights? - Well, I'm not a lawyer...

The Freedom Party wants misdemeanours to lead to deportation.

Aren't you legitimising that?

Let's not attach too much significance to legal quibbles.

- So deporting people for... - Oh, come on!

Let us enter the negotiations first.

Not quite the clear statement we're used to from the Moderates.

The other tourist says, "You can't outrun a leopard."

"I don't have to. I just need to run faster than you."

Any questions? Yes.

The Moderates have entered the financial negotiations.

What would you do, if you were PM?

I wouldn't compromise my principles in order to get in on a minor deal

that violates human rights, a key issue to the Moderates.

We mustn't allow this country,

once known for its tolerance and the Scandinavian welfare model,

to close the door on the outside world.

I'd be highly aware of that.

Let's meet at the airport. We all need to be there.

- Torben... It's important. - I'm on the phone with Washington.

- Five minutes. - It's about Gregers.

Gregers. I've spoken to him. All's well. He loves us.

Gregers doesn't work here anymore, Torben!

- He was fired an hour ago. - No way!

They already announced who's taking over as Head of Programmes.

- Who? - Alexander Mø... Hjort.

- From Warner Brothers? - Yes.

Martin from Planning will be made head of coordination,

making divisional managers redundant.

- I don't believe it. - He's on a tour, so get to work.

On what?

Your e-mail server changed its name.

Thanks, but doesn't it take forever to receive my e-mails?

Your Internet connection's slow. Call your landlord.

- How much is the rent here? - Not that much, Phillip.

- The kids love it. - I get that.

Magnus' room is the size of our old living room and kitchen combined.

Phillip...

In March, when you're in Hong Kong, I have important board work.

We have to work something out.

Sorry, you were saying?

How would you feel about...

...about me going back into politics?

Oh, my God.

Well, I think it would do the Moderates a world of good.

- Are you being ironic? - I mean it.

Kruse may have streamlined the party, but it's out of touch with the voters.

- Certain people will feel threatened. - Perhaps.

The right-wingers who were peeved at your collaboration with the left.

And Kruse's posse, not to mention Kruse himself.

It depends on what you have in mind. MP and party spokesperson?

- Spokesperson on foreign policy? - Sure, or financial.

- But definitely not leader. - No. Definitely not leader.

- Torben Friis! Good to meet you. - Welcome.

Thanks. I'm a huge fan, so this is an honour.

- Hi. - Alex Hjort.

I'm a huge fan of your department.

I have some questions and thoughts,

but you run a great show.

And kudos to you for inventing Katrine Fønsmark.

- She's the face of the network. - Katrine!

Oh, there she is. Speak of the devil, huh?

Have him call me back. Thanks.

- This is Alexander Hjort. - Call me Alex.

I'm a huge fan of your work.

- Hi. - Hi.

I hope I didn't keep you waiting long. We're in negotiations.

Thanks for taking time to meet me.

I'm all for letting bygones be bygones.

I was in a difficult place back then.

But I've straightened things out with Sejrø.

You're doing a great job as party leader.

Jacob, I've decided to get back into politics.

I fully respect that my role in the party is different now.

I'm prepared to back up your leadership.

I hear what you're saying.

You're a first-rate politician and a role model for many people.

But I'm going to have to let you down.

I don't see you fitting into the Moderate project now.

Hell, no. Well, maybe in the European Parliament.

I'm afraid your return would divide the party and confuse voters.

I'd fight for our common project and work for you.

We have a great balance in the party right now.

You'd be too heavy, you'd rock the boat.

As party leader, I have to decide what's best for the Moderates right now.

My decision is to turn down your splendid offer.

I have an announcement to make.

Torben and I would like to brief you

on how the new management structure will affect the News. At 6:30.

At the same time, we'll say goodbye to Gregers and have a glass or two.

So much for that night off.

Hi, Mum. I'm afraid I'm going to be late tonight.

Will you put Gustav to bed?

I miss him too. Kiss him a thousand times from me.

Great. Bye.

You should go home.

They won't tell us anything, and you don't know Gregers, do you?

No, but it's important to stay on top of things.

It's important to see your child too.

What do you mean?

Sorry. You know best.

- Handicap or Africa first? - Africa, I think.

- Great, handicap it is. Thanks. - Why did you ask?