The Thick of It2005

Malcolm Tucker:
Nick, I've just had the Mail on the phone. They're running with the Tom story.

Nick Hanway:
That's not looking good.

Malcolm Tucker:
No, it's not good, I'm sorry, it's everywhere, spreading faster than a rent-boy's cheeks. We're gonna need a plan B here.

Nick Hanway:
What about... Geoff Holhurst?

Malcolm Tucker:
His head photographs quite badly, so...

Nick Hanway:
Ok... Do you think Ben could run?

Malcolm Tucker:
If you think... I mean, look, it's up to you, Nick. If you think... I can try him out, if you think he will...

Nick Hanway:
Yeah. Yeah.

Malcolm Tucker:
Let's get him in. Give him a wash and brush-out. We'll botox his eyes open! I'll get the press to stop calling him Blinky-Ben.

Nick Hanway:
Yes.

Malcolm Tucker:
Yeah?

Nick Hanway:
That's a matter of priority.