The Day of the Jackal

The following programme contains strong language and violent scenes.

- Good morning. - UDC is going to be in Tallinn on the 22nd

We're assuming you've finished whatever business you had in Munich?

That seems like a decent assumption.

Elias.

Do you know what happened to Norman after I called him?

They came for him.

Something went wrong in Belarus.

Norman knew we were coming. If there's a leak,

it has to be investigated and resolved.

From here on, keep the circle tight.

This life, it's not normal. When are you coming back?

Honestly, I don't know. It's not good enough, Charles.

Foreign Secretary. Can you comment on the events in Germany?

Manfred and Elias Fest were not only close personal friends of mine,

they were fearless defenders of Western values and our way of life.

"Are you next, Foreign Secretary?

"Are you worried for your own safety?

"What does this mean for your party?"

We have Leckner on video with an update from the BND.

"The loss of these heroic men is a terrible tragedy for Germany,

"the German people, and for Western democracy itself.

"Thank you again."

"The British Foreign Secretary, Jeremy Whitelock,

"calling the murders of Manfred and Elias Fest

"a tragedy for Western democracy itself.

"Around the world, tributes have..."

"Elias Fest was murdered a few hours ago

"and it will take time..."

We need to talk.

"However, one thing seems clear.

"Elias Fest hired a professional assassin to kill his own father.

"Yeah, and apparently, he... he failed to pay what he owed."

He probably wasn't expecting to be used as bait.

"The assassin disguised himself as a limo driver

"and killed Elias en route to his father's funeral."

And we know this, how?

"Elias called his head of security er, Muller, from the limo."

Was the call recorded? "Er, no."

Was it in German? "Er, no, English."

Age?

"All I have at this time is not young, not old."

Did anyone get a good look at him? "It appears not, no."

"How are you getting on with your investigation?

"Your British gunmaker?"

We have a lead on his brother we're actively pursuing,

although right now I'm afraid we don't have anything

significant enough to share. "I see.

"Meanwhile our assassin has disappeared.

"Police all over Europe are looking for him."

Putain! Hey!

Putain!

Anthony Mallison?

My American friend is taking a chance on me.

It's not official for 303.

They picked up some chatter.

Hm.

"Rodin price point agreed. Commencement paid.

"Jackal en route."

Somebody's hiring the Jackal for another kill.

Rodin? Mean anything to you?

Uh-uh. Could be the buyer?

More likely the target.

Where did they pick up the chatter?

Wouldn't say.

We need a breakthrough Bianca, and soon.

Hey?

"Hey." Hi.

"Are you OK?"

Mm-hm.

So, er...

I've been thinking about what you said.

"And I think you were absolutely right.

"I think this has all been too much."

Look, they've got me away for a few more nights,

but I was wondering

if there was any chance that I could persuade you to come to Paris.

Paris? "Yeah."

"I thought I could try and get our room

"at that little place in the Marais, the one by the Place des Vosges?

"Remember? I thought we could try and get a table at the San Martin.

"We could talk."

I don't know.

There's a lot that I...

well, that I need to talk to you about...

...that I've been afraid to.

"Please come.

"I checked the flights and there's a two o'clock from Seville."

Please.

Alright.

Was that a yes? Yeah, OK?

OK.

"I'll sort all the tickets and stuff, and I'll email you.

OK.

I love you.

Please tell me you've got something from Sniper School?

None of the names from that list

have been out of the country in the past few weeks.

But there might be one who's worth talking to.

George Hands. He runs a sniper WhatsApp group. He's obsessed.

I'm gonna go talk to him now. Ah, no.

Text me the address. I'll go myself.

Hey, I'm not the mole, you know.

It's hardly a bloody secret, is it?

Everyone's on edge.

Carver's asking for access to phones and emails of anyone

that knew about Belarus. Watch Sparrow's phone. If it moves,

let me know.

You're not what I was expecting. Yeah.

Get that all the time. Can I...?

3,815 metres?

Do you know how far that is?

No.

That's over two - of your English miles. - Two miles?

Is that right?

Do you know how long a bullet - takes to travel two miles? - Tell me.

Six, seven seconds.

Like, your target can be standing by the window

when you take that shot, and be sitting on the toilet

by the time the bullet shows up.

- Hm. - You see, when you shoot at that distance,

you are shooting into the future.

Wow.

Yeah.

Now, your fella...

well, he's probably very good,

but he is one lucky bastard, I tell you that.

Well, if he's good...

he must be British Army, right?

100 percent.

Could you have made that shot, - back in the day? - Oh yeah, course.

Standing on me head.

Look, I was one of the best,

but two miles?

I never took a shot at that range.

Could anyone here have taken it?

That Wilson was a total wanker.

He couldn't hit a barn door at ten yards.

And Parker's in jail.

Mitchell.

On a good day...

...nah.

Nah. He was good.

But, nah, it's just too far.

Must have been a lot of chat about this on your WhatsApp group.

Oh, course. Its nonstop.

Anyone in the group who could have made that shot?

Hold on.

You?

What, are you saying they're suspects?

Oh, I'm just gathering some background.

Cos none of the lads could've done it.

And even if they could, they wouldn't.

Yeah?

Thanks.

Cheers.

The good old days.

Now, we were the best. Well, not really

cos none of you could've made that shot.

There is one guy.

Go on.

He was at Stirling Lines. It was after my time.

But, well, he was a legend. Who?

Alexander Duggan.

And where can I find him?

Well, first off, you need to take a plane to Kabul.

- Kabul? - And then you get yourself down to Helmand.

And you'll find Duggan just outside Lashkar Gah.

Bits of him, anyway.

I heard Duggan was taken out by an IED with his entire squad.

Messy.

So, Duggan's dead?

Ten years ago.

Thank you.

You've been so helpful.

You're welcome.

The Sparrow hasn't moved from the hotel.

"What did Hands have to say?" Get me everything you can

on Alexander Duggan. Sniper. Killed in Helmand in 2013.

Well, what's the point, if Duggan's dead?

Oh, my...

Damian, please just do it! Fucking do it!

Great. Searching for dead people.

Hi.

OK.