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The Truth Hurts | First Action Bureau | Series 1 Episode 10

Nov 19, 202012 minSeason 1Ep. 10
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Episode description

It’s time for Nero to learn the truth. But is this the truth? How can she be sure of anything now? But she’s about to be faced with something undeniable and truly disturbing.

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About The Series

The First Action Bureau exists to protect the Earth - near-utopian by 2068 - from criminal elements before they get the chance to act. Using decades of ‘big data’ and globally connected quantum artificial intelligence, the Bureau is able to predict criminal activity before it occurs. Nero Jones may be the best agent the Bureau has, but something strange is going on. Headaches and bizarre dreams are troubling this deadly assassin, and as her missions continue it becomes increasingly clear that all is not well... not just with her, but with the Bureau itself. But where do the lies end? And where does the truth begin?

From the worlds of Gerry Anderson (Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet, Space:1999, UFO), First Action Bureau is a spy-fi drama series starring Genevieve Gaunt (Knightfall, Harry Potter, The Royals), Sacha Dhawan (Doctor Who, Iron Fist, Mr Selfridge), Paterson Joseph (Noughts + Crosses, Timeless, Peep Show), and Nicola Walker (Unforgotten, Spooks, Last Tango in Halifax). With Richard James (Space Precinct) and Wayne Forester (New Captain Scarlet).

It has been created and written by Jamie Anderson and Nicholas Briggs, and has been directed by Nicholas Briggs, and is being produced and distributed by Anderson Entertainment.

Series one is being released as an audio drama podcast consisting of 10x10’ episodes, hosted and supported by the team at Captivate.

Transcript

Can't be cruel, I've to orders it to cross check. Here we go again. You okay? 30 minutes of decryption to go on the other mission, Lord. Hey, lovebirds. Let's get out this tin can. My ass was gone dead. Coming, Eddie. Be careful around him. Why? He's a dick. And I've never trusted him. Come on, you two. God, I gotta pee. I couldn't get over the sleeping fat guy next to me. Hold my bag. I'll be back.

Did you get any more detail from the Mars mission log? Enough not to trust myself or anything I thought I knew. I'm beginning to believe you weren't exaggerating when you said nothing is true. And Hunter? Is it just that he's a dick? Or do you think he knows something? Oh, if there's anything bad going down, Munter's bound to be right in it. Yes, boss. We have a problem, Hunter. Someone has been accessing Bureau files. Ooh, naughty. We suspect Sarr or Jones. And those two are hand in glove.

Whatever thing Sal has going for Nero, I get the impression it's fully reciprocated. Then we need to accelerate our plans. Understood. It'll be my pleasure. Hunter out. We never get hotels like this in the research division. No expense spared for those who put their lives on the line. Good evening, sir. Madam? Sir? How can I help you? Reservation in the name of Bell.

Mr. Robert Bell? That's me. ID touch, please. I can see that the room has been prepaid by your employer, sir. I have all of you in the one suite, is that right? Um... Correct. Thanks. You're in the Dita suite. Level 14. The elevators are just behind you there. Thank you. Come along, Mrs. Bell. Baby Bell. Oh honey, you're such a joker. I mean dick. Ah, this is the life. What a sweet. Hey, and check out the view. If moonscapes are your bag. Lighten up, Nero. We have a briefing in, uh, 45 minutes.

I'm going out for a stroll, get the lay of the land, use my spy skills to keep an eye out for anything weird, you know? You'd better not look in the mirror then. So funny. You two lovebirds be good while I'm gone now. Watch out for Dagomites, munter. Okay, he's gone. How long on the decryption? Damn!

Still 12 minutes. It'll be quicker than that. It says two hours now. No, it does that. Trust me, it'll be less than two minutes now. I think I should be here when you review it. You want to see me throw up again? We're the only ones who know about this conspiracy... infiltration, whatever it is. I want to make sure you're alright. I'll be okay. I need to deal with this on my own. Go and take a walk, but in the opposite direction to Munter. He's trouble.

Okay, but call me if you need me. I will. If they're on tours, I think they'll want us dead. I'm the one who does the killing round here, Benji boy. I'm almost getting used to that. See you soon. Oh! Hi, Benj. Sorry, I took a wrong turn. I meant to... I need to talk to you. Nero's just getting some rest. Maybe later we can all... Just between me and you. It's about Nero. Let's go someplace quiet. Shit. That really wasn't 12 minutes. Okay. This is it.

I remember this. Yup. There's nothing here. I remember all of this. There's no difference. Unexpected depressurization. Please stay in your room. Locked. Hunter, what's going on? It's Benji. What is? What do you mean? I think he just flushed himself out into space. He's killed himself. What? Repeat that. Say again. It was Benjamin. He's gone. end this lockdown the situation is under control we'll update you again shortly

That's Zero-One's chamber. I was never there. I don't even know where it is. How did you find me? Now, stop! No! Wait! It's alright. Just relax. You can't fight it. You know you can't scream. Even if you could. Who is there to hear you? Your vocal cords are paralyzed now. It's a clever chemical formula the Bureau created. Ideal for a nice, neat... Quiet kill. This is just... business. Nothing personal. You know that.

I didn't answer your question, did I? About how I found you. Let's just say, I'm the best agent the Bureau has. Nothing gets past me. Nobody can hide. Not even... Sound design, Ian Meadows. Music, Joe Kramer. Produced by Jamie Anderson, directed by Nicholas Briggs. Hello, this is Jamie Anderson, the co-creator and producer of First Action Bureau. Thank you so much for listening. Now I've got some news for you.

But first, if you've enjoyed First Action Bureau, please, please, please rate and review the podcast for us. It would mean the world to all the creative team behind it and all the cast. And it helps people find us. And now all 10 episodes are out. And we're sure that lots of you out there will want to binge listen. So reviews and ratings really, really help. And if you've enjoyed it, why not share it with a friend too and bring them into the world of First Action Bureau.

If you've enjoyed it and would like to hear an audio movie version of First Action Bureau, a collector's edition CD is available from the Gerry Anderson store, shop.gerryanderson.co.uk and includes an extra CD full of extras. behind the scenes interviews music suite and more now that bit of news i'm very happy to confirm that in 2021 you will be able to hear first action bureau series two more on that very soon so stay tuned make sure you subscribed

further announcements very soon. Thanks again for listening.

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