Episode 1

Episode1: At the airport

Helen: What does Michal look like?
Tim: Well, he's tall and well built. He's got brown eyes
and a shaved head.
Helen: Is he handsome?
Tim: Of course he is! He's my cousin.
Helen: And what's he like? Is he like you too?
Tim: No, he's quite shy really.
Helen: Oh look! Is that him?
Tim: Yeah! Michal! Michal! He's crying. I wonder what's
wrong.

Episode 2: You voted for - He's missing his friends.

Episode2: In the flat
Tim: Alice this is my cousin Michal - our new flatmate.
He's really missing his friends.
Alice: Oh, Michal let me take your mind off that...So,
where are you from?
Michal: From near Warsaw - the Polish capital.
Alice: Oh, what do you do?
Michal: I'm a guide tourist.
Alice: So interesting! Why are you visiting London?
Michal: To improve my English.
Alice: Oh, well, why not come out with us now? Then we
can cheer you up and you can practise your
English at the same time.

Episode 3: Michal's mistake was - I'm a guide tourist.

Episode At the pub
3:
Tim: It's your round Alice
Alice: What, again? Alright, what do you all want?
Helen: An orange juice please.
Michal: The same for me too.
Tim: Oh come on Michal, you're not in Poland now. Why
not try a traditional pint of English bitter?
Michal: OK then.
Tim: And the usual for me a G & T, love
Alice: Em, OK.
Helen: Don't call Alice "love".
Tim: Why not, isn't she lovely? Michal, what do you
think?
Episode 4: You voted for - Michal said about Alice: "She's beautiful."
Episode4: Another round
Michal: She's beautiful.
Alice: What's wrong with you?
Helen: Nothing! You know I think Michal really likes you.
Alice: Don't be daft! He's only being polite.
Helen: Do you think so?
Alice: Yes, and why are you so interested all of a
sudden?
Helen: No, no reason really. Look, I've got to get back to
the flat, I've got loads of studying to do.
Alice: Oh relax! The books can wait. Tim's buying the
next round. What do you want?

Episode 5: You voted for - Helen will go home and study.

Episode5: Helen at home
Helen: Hello?

Mum: Hello? Helen? It's mum here. How are you my

dear? Studying hard? You know how much your
degree means to your father and me.
Helen: I was studying before you phoned me! Listen, I
need your advice. Im in love! But he doesnt even
notice me. He only has eyes for Alice. What can I
do?
Mum: Love? Love! Theres plenty of time for that later.
Get your head out of the clouds and back into your
books. Do you hear me?
Helen: Yes, yes mum.

Episode 6: You voted for - Helen won't take her mum's advice about love.
Episode6: Breakfast time
Tim: Morning, campers!

Alice: Ooh, not so loud, my head's killing me.

Michal: I'm feel awful too. I've got a pain stomach. My
head hurts.....
Tim: Welcome to your first British hangover Michal!
What you need now is a good fry-up.
Alice: Bleugh! Oh, morning Helen. You look as bad as I
feel. Have you been crying?
Helen: No, no of course not. Just burning the midnight oil
studying, studying, studying.
Tim: So, who's for eggs, beans and toast?
Alice: Urgh! You really are a pain in the neck sometimes
Tim!
Episode 7: Last week Michal's correct sentence was - My head hurts.
Episode7: Paying the rent
Helen: Oh no, it's that time of the month again - time to
pay the rent.
Tim: Comes round fast enough, doesn't it?
Alice: Yeah and I'm so broke just now. I don't know
where my money goes.
Tim: You need to tighten your belt Alice. Well, I'm fairly
flush this month, want me to lend you some cash?
Alice: Tim, would you?
Tim: Sure, you know me, always willing to help a
damsel in distress. There's only one small
catch......

Episode 8: You voted for - The catch is that Alice has to iron Tim's shirts for a month.
Episode8: The newcomer
Alice: Hi Michal! Look what I found in a box, near the
rubbish bins outside the hospital. Can you believe
someone wanted to throw her away! Isnt she
adorable?
Michal: What are you going to call her? How about
Bronka? Thats a good Polish name.
Alice: Mm, I think she looks more like a Co-Co...Oh, hi
Helen, meet our new flatmate. We just need to
find a name for her.
Helen: Em, I don't think so. You know were not allowed
pets in the flat. Its against the rules.

Episode 9: You voted for - Ask the landlord's permission to keep the cat.
Episode9: The favour
Michal: I'm going to see a film tonight. Will anyone like to
come with me?
Alice: Oh I'd love to Michal but I have to iron all these
shirts for Tim.
Helen: Look, why don't you go with Michal and I'll iron
the shirts?
Michal: Oh Helen, that's so kind of you.
Alice: But don't you want to go to the cinema too?
Helen: Yes but I need to study. I'll do the shirts, phone
the landlord about keeping the cat and then I'll hit
the books.
Alice: Oh thanks, we owe you. Bye!
Michal: Bye!
Helen: Oh Cat! What could I do? They seem made for
each other.
Episode 10: Michal's mistake was - Will anyone like to come with me?
Episode 10: Choosing a film
Alice: Oh, what do you fancy seeing? There's Must Love
Dogs a rom-com. Oh I love romantic comedies,
don't you? Pride and Prejudice is on I adore period
dramas. You know all those fine ladies and gents from
ages ago, long dresses and grand houses. What kind
of films do you like - action, adventure, musicals?
Michal: Films about people living in the future, on other
planets.
Alice: Oh, sci-fi - not really my thing.
Michal: Well, what about Nightmare on Elm Street? They're
showing that again here.
Alice: No thanks, horror films don't do it for me.
Michal: Well, why don't you choose?
Alice: No, you invited me out, you choose.
Michal: No, I insist.

Episode 11: You voted for - Michal and Alice should see a rom-com.
Episode 11: Phoning the landlord
Helen: Hi, dad it's Helen
Dad: Hello my dear, how are you?
Helen: Studying hard as ever, dad. Can I ask you something
as our landlord? Our lease says that we're not
allowed animals in the flat. Well, is there a way that
we could get around that? You see, Alice found this
kitten and everyone really wants to keep her.
Dad: You have a cat in my flat? Oh Helen, why can't you
ever obey the rules?
Helen: Oh dad! Please, won't you bend them for me?
Dad: Well...
Helen: Please!
Dad: Just this once.
Tim: Kitty, did you hear what I just heard? She called the
landlord "dad". What a dark horse Helen is!

Episode 12: You voted for - Tim will tell the flatmates about Helen's dad.
Episode 12: After the film
Michal: Well that rom-com was much better than I
expected. It was really romantic. Thank you.
Alice: Oh, it was my pleasure.
Michal: Would you like to do it again go out on another
date with me?
Alice: Another date? Michal, that wasn't a date we were
on there.
Michal: It wasn't? Oh, I thought it was.
Alice: No, we're just good friends.
Michal: Yes, we are good friends and I'd like us to be better
friends so I'm going to ask you: would you like to
go out with me?
Episode 13: Last week: You voted for - Alice won't go out on a date with Michal
Episode 13: Tim spills the beans
Tim: So how was the cinema for you two love birds?
Alice: How many times do I have to say this that wasnt
a date!
Tim: Whoa, easy tiger! Hey thisll put a smile on your
face. Guess who our landlord is?
Alice: How should I know? We give the money to Helen
and she always sends off the cheque.
Tim: Go on, guess.
Alice: Tom Cruise, the man in the moon, no idea!
Tim: It's Helens dad!
Alice: Helens dad! No way! Why would she keep that a
secret?
Helen: I'm just putting the kettle on. Anyone fancy a
cuppa?

Episode 14: You voted for - Alice should tell Helen the flatmates know about her secret.
Episode 14: Tim strikes it rich
Tim: Can I help you madam?
Customer: Im looking for a mans watch.
Tim: Well we have a sumptuous selection here: sports,
evening, everyday watches. Do you see anything
you like?
Customer: Oh, I rather like that one.
Tim: Impeccable taste, madam. Now, just take it over
to the cash till there and theyll wrap it up for you.
Customer: Thank you, goodbye.
Tim: Goodbye..Oh, youve dropped something
madam. Madam! Oh she's gone. Lets see 50,
100, 150 pounds! Well you know what they say
Tim, a fool and her money

Episode 15: You voted for - Tim won't keep the money
Episode 15: A heart-to-heart
Helen: Hello?
Alice: Hi Helen.
Helen: What's up Alice?
Alice: It's so quiet at work I thought I'd give you a ring. A
little bird told me that the landlord is your dad!
Helen: How did you find out?
Alice: Never mind about that. Why have you been keeping
it a secret for so long?
Helen: Well because as soon as people know how rich my
parents are, they start treating me differently. When
you and Tim came to live here I wanted to start
afresh so I decided not to tell anyone.
Alice: Oh Helen you're such a silly goose! I promise, it
won't make any difference to us! So no more secrets
OK?
Helen: OK then.
Episode 16: You voted for - One or more of the flatmates will treat Helen differently
Episode 16: A kitchen romance
Michal: Oh Bronka! I'm so miserable! Alice doesn't want to
go out with me.
Helen: Oh sorry, Michal. Am I interrupting something here?
Michal: No, no, I'm just pouring my heart out to Bronka.
Helen: Oh yeah, I found out that Alice gave you a knock-
back but it's not the end of the world. There are
plenty more fish in the sea you know.
Michal: Fish? I don't want a fish, I want a date!
Helen: Well, there's someone right in front of you!

Michal: You're always too busy studying. You wouldn't go

out with a guy like me.
Helen: Oh wouldn't I? Why don't you ask first!
Michal: Would you?
Helen: I'd love to!

Episode 17: You voted for - Michal and Helen will go for a date on a river boat trip
Episode 17: Booking tickets*
Agent: Good morning, London Attractions.
Michal: I'd like to book two tickets for next week. For River
Boat cruise please.
Agent: OK. When?
Michal: Next Thuesday.
Agent: Sorry?
Michal: Thuesday.
Agent: I'm sorry sir, is that Tuesday the first or Thursday
the third?
Michal: Thursday the third.
Agent: Right, and what time would you like?
Michal: In an evening.
Agent: Because it's winter, the last trip is at 7.00. Is that
OK?
Michal: Yes thanks.
Agent: OK, just let me put you on hold for a moment
please
* This episode features competition winner
Wesley from Sao Paulo, Brazil as the travel
agent.
Episode 18: 'Thursday the third' was the correct sentence.
Episode 18: Emergency
Alice: Oh it's so quiet tonight! You could hear a pin
drop. Gives me a chance to catch up on my
reading.
Man: Quick, quick! Get a doctor!
Alice: She's just gone for a break. What's the matter?
Man: I don't know. It's my son. He's stopped breathing.
Alice: Oh no! Wait a minute, I'll just phone for the
doctor.
Man: There's no time. You have to give him mouth to
mouth.
Alice: But I haven't done it before!
Man: You haven't done it before?
Alice: No, not for real. Wait while I find the phone.
Man: No! No, you must do it now!

Episode 19: You voted for - Alice will successfully give the patient mouth to mouth
Episode 19: Tim's reward
Tim: Hello I'm calling from McCarthy's. I helped you
when you were looking at watches the other day.
Customer: Yes?
Tim: I think I've found something of yours. Have you
lost anything?
Customer: Not that I've noticed. No, nothing seems to be
missing.
Tim: Well, you dropped 150!
Customer: Really!
Tim: Yes. Now, how can I return your money?
Customer: Oh how refreshingly honest! But I think a small
reward is in order, don't you?
Tim: Oh I couldn't.
Customer: You could. I'm sure you have a pretty young
girlfriend who needs to be spoiled.
Tim: No I don't. I'm single just now.
Customer: A good-looking man like you? I don't believe it!
Episode 20: You voted for - Tim will get a reward of 50
Episode 20: A date by the river
Helen: Oh Michal, that river cruise was fantastic.
Michal: It was lovely seeing all those famous buildings,
wasn't it?
Helen: Yes, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and the
London Eye all looked so impressive in the winter
light, didnt they?
Michal: You look lovely in the winter light too you know.
Helen: Oh Michal, you're so sweet.
Michal: It's true. You're beautiful Helen.
Helen: You're quite a hunk yourself, you know.
Michal: That might be true but suddenly I'm feeling a little
sea-sick.
Helen: You do look a bit green. You're not going to throw
up, are you?
Michal: Oh yes, I don't feel well. I think I'm going to be sick.
Helen: Was it something I said?

Episode 21: You voted for - Helen and Michal will go on another date.
Episode 21: Tim's treat
Tim: Hiya folks. How's everyone this fine evening?
Alice: Exhausted! I had to give someone mouth-to-mouth
for the first time today!
Helen: That's so exciting, congratulations! You must feel
really proud.
Alice: Yes I do. How are you Helen?
Helen: I'm tired, Ive been staring at finance textbooks all
day.
Michal: I think my head is going to expand from all my
studying too.
Tim: Well, how about a drink at the pub? My treat!
Would that make you two feel less worn-out?
Helen: You paying for all of us? Thats not like you.
Alice: Whats come over you?
Tim: Well lets just say I got a special bonus at work.
Episode 22: Michal should have said 'My head is going to explode.'
Episode 22: Christmas lunch
Alice: OK, who's for turkey and all the trimmings?
All: Me!
Helen: Let's pull the crackers first! Michal pull one with me.
Alice, you pull one with Tim.
Tim: OK, here goes!
Helen: I won!
Tim: Ah so did I!
Michal: What did you get?
Helen: A hat, a key-ring and a joke. Are you ready? OK
"What do you get if you cross a stereo with a
refrigerator?"
All: We don't know!
Helen: "Cool music!"
Tim: Ha ha very funny! Right, ready for another one?
"What did one dolphin say to the other one?"
All: We don't know!
Tim: "You did that on porpoise!"
All: Awh! Merry Christmas!

Episode 23: You voted for - Purpose and porpoise sound similar.
Episode 23: New Year's resolutions
Alice: Oh it's nearly the New Year. Has everyone got their
champagne glasses ready? There's still time to think
about our New Year's resolutions. Tim, you go first.
Tim: OK, this year I'm going to work really hard and try
and get promoted! What about you, cousin Michal?
Michal: I'm going to give up fast food and be much more
healthy. Helen?
Helen: I've got to start really studying. My finals will be
here before I know it. Alice?
Alice: My resolution is to find love. I want to meet
someone who's gorgeous, funny and rich! Look look,
look, it's almost midnight! Let's start counting down:
five, four...
All: Three, two, one. Cheers, cheers. Happy New Year
everyone!
Tim: Marvellous...
Episode 24: You voted for - Alice will keep her New Year's resolution.
Episode 24: The Stockroom
Manager: Morning Tim, you look very well turned out today.
Tim: Thank you. Its a new suit for the New Year. I like
to look smart for the customers.
Manager: Yes. Erm, I need to talk to you about something.
I'd like you to work in the stockroom.
Tim: The stockroom! But...
Manager: I know, I know. But dont forget the jewellery
department will need an assistant manager soon.
Tim: I dont understand.
Manager: Well, if you do this for me, I'll make sure you get
an interview for the position.
Tim: Right, so if I work in the stockroom...
Manager: Youll have a chance of promotion. No guarantees
of course.
Tim: Hmmcan I think about it?

Episode 25: You voted for - Tim will work in the stockroom and get an interview.
Episode 25: Fast food
Alice: Ooh, what's that smell? Do I detect cheeseburger
and fries? Michal, you disappoint me. What happened
to all your resolve at New Year?
Michal: I'm trying to give up fast food but it's just so easy
and cheap. I'm really beginning to run out of money
so I can't afford better food and I'm really missing
my mum's cooking and I don't know how to cook the
way she does and I miss my friends and I don't have
a job
Alice: Oh Michal, don't cry. Come here pet, let me give you
a hug.
Helen: Michal! Alice! What the hell do think you're doing?

Episode 26: You voted for - Michal will say 'Alice was only helping me!'
Episode 26: Planning a meal
Michal: Alice was only helping me!
Helen: I'm sorry Michal, I didn't mean to fly off the handle.
What's wrong?
Michal: I was just telling Alice I wanted to eat better but that
I didn't know how to cook any of my favourite
dishes.
Helen: Mm, let's think about this. I know! Chinese New Year
is coming up soon. Why don't we make a special
Chinese-Polish dinner together! We'll both do
research, find typical recipes, buy all the
ingredients
Michal: And cook a meal together! You do the main course,
and I'll make the pudding!
Helen: Sounds like a perfect second date, don't you think?
Episode 27: You voted for - Michal will find Polish recipes from the internet.
Episode 27: The hungry cat
Tim: I dont believe it! Kitty's just eaten my dinner. I was
putting the kettle on and I turned round and there
she was, eating my chicken. That cats a pain in the
neck.
Alice: Oh calm down.
Tim: It drives me mad! Im starving, Ive been slaving
away in that dusty old stockroom all day. I hate work
just now and then this happens! The cats got to go
or be put down.
Helen: Dont be horrible. You can buy something else to eat.
Tim: We're not all as rich as you, you know, daddy's girl!
Helen: How dare you Tim! I didnt eat your chicken. You
drive me up the wall sometimes.
Alice: Hey guys, chill out.

Episode 28: You voted for - Tim will go hungry.

Episode 28: The year of the dog
Alice: Happy Chinese New Year Helen! What are you doing?
Helen: Reading about our Chinese astrology signs.
Alice: Oh do tell.
Helen: Well, I was born in '86 so I'm a tiger. I have an air of
authority and am courageous but I'm also prone to
emotional outbursts and react poorly under stress.
Alice: Oh, what am I?
Helen: You are 3 years older than me so you're a pig.
Alice: A pig? Charming!
Helen: No, it's different in Chinese culture. A Chinese pig is
magnanimous and highly intelligent. You're a
perfectionist but venomous if you're crossed.
Alice: It's all true! What about Michal?
Helen: Well, he's 21 so he's an ox. He's dependable,
methodical, honest, unbiased but introverted too.
Alice: Ooh, so does that bode well for you two or not?

Episode 29: You voted for - Tim is 24 and a dog.

Episode 29: A secret admirer
Helen: It's Valentine's Day. There's a card for you Alice. Who
is it from?
Alice: Give me a minute. Let me read it first...It says:
"Oh Nurse Alice. You're the queen of my palace.
I don't know if you care for me. But I must tell my
feelings free.
Who knows what's in store. Do you find me an awful
bore?
Are we really poles apart? Or could you nurse me and
my heart?
Your CPR breathes life anew. May mine fill you with
passion true?"
Oh, isn't that romantic?
Helen: Yes, but who's it from?
Alice: It's a valentine, there's no signature.
Helen: But who do you think it's from? There are quite a few
clues in the card.
Episode 30: You voted for - Alice has a secret admirer in the hospital.
Episode 30: Career decisions
Tim: Hi Alice, what are you reading?
Alice: Oh. It's about maternity and baby care. They've asked
me to change wards.
Tim: But you love working in the emergency wards.
Alice: Yes, wellI want to work with Dr. Laver.
Tim: Dr. Laver?
Alice: He specialises in looking after children. He's a great
doctor, really friendly with the patients.
Tim: I see. And he's not bad looking, I suppose?
Alice: Don't be ridiculous! I'm thinking about my career.
Tim: But you want your own children. Don't you think it'd be
horrible looking after other people's kids?
Alice: Yeah, that's the problem. So I haven't decided whether
to take the job or not.

Episode 31: You voted for - Alice will love working in the maternity ward
Episode 31: The photocopier
John: Hey, Helen, look what I've found on the
photocopier - the answers for next week's test!
Helen: The answers? You'd better hand them in to the
office.
John: You're kidding, aren't you? I think you should wise
up.
Helen: What do you mean?
John: We've both been struggling with the work this
term; here's our chance to pass with flying colours.
If I were you, I d make the most of it.
Helen: What? Cheat? We can't do that!
John: Why not? Do you want to fail? Your parents won't
like it if you do.
Helen: No, I don't want to fail. But, if we get caught
John: We won't get caught. Come on, what do you say?
Helen: Well, I'm not sure.
Episode 32: You voted for - Helen won't cheat in her exam
Episode 32: Baby talk
Dr. Okay, well in this room we monitor the babies
Laver: overnight. Now, the important thing is to talk to
them.
Alice: Talk to them? What do I say?
Dr. Well, watch me. Hello, you are a handsome boy
Laver: aren't you? You're gorgeous. Now you try. Speak
to the baby next to you.
Alice: Oh, okay. Hello little one! Who's a handsome boy
then?
Dr.
Erm, that's a girl.
Laver:
Alice: Oh! Who's a pretty little girl? What a lovely
smile! Aren't you lovely? Oh, oh, oh!
Dr. Excellent, excellent - you're a natural. You'll
Laver: make a very good nurse here and a lovely mother
one day I'm sure.

Episode 33: You voted for - Dr Laver respects Helen professionally

Episode 33: The dripping tap
Michal: Hey Tim, what are you doing?
Tim: Im fixing this tap. I cant put up with that drip-
drip noise anymore.
Michal: Have you turned off the water?
Tim: I told you. Thats what Im working on.
Michal: I mean the main water supply? Have you cut it
off?
Tim: No, I havent. Stop worrying and let me get on
with this.
Michal: I dont think you should carry on doing that!
Tim: Its okay, just one more turn of the spanner.
Michal: I really think you should stop.
Tim: Oh, go away Michal. Youre putting me off. One
more turn and then ... aaaaaargh! Oh no! Michal!
Help! Stop the water! Aaaaaargh!
Episode 34: You voted for - Michal will say 'I told you so'
Episode 34: Helen to the rescue
Michal: I told you so!
Tim: Hurry up, Im getting soaked!
Helen: Whats going on here? What a mess! Dadll
kill me.
Michal: Its the water. Tim didnt turn off it before
trying to fix the tap.
Helen: Honestly Tim! Youre as thick as two short
planks sometimes. Michal, turn the water off.
Tim, give me the spanner. Ill soon have this
sorted.
Tim: What shall I do?
Helen: Get the mop, of course! I want this floor as dry
as a bone now! Dads coming round later to
check the flat.
Tim: Is he?
Tim and
Oh no!
Michal:
Helen: No, I'm just winding you up!
Episode 35: Michal's mistake was - Tim didn't turn off it
Episode 35: A letter from HR
Tim: Dear Mr Hunter,
Vacancy reference: Assistant manager
Further to your application for the above position, I
am pleased to be able to invite you to attend an
interview.
Please report to the HR office on Tuesday 11th
March at 1 pm.
A job specification is enclosed.
If you have any access needs in order to complete
your job or be able to attend the interview, please let
me know as soon as possible.
Finally, it would be most helpful if you could
confirm whether or not you will be able to attend.
Yours sincerely,
Jennifer Smith
Recruitment Advisor

Well, Kitty, 'Assistant manager', what do you think

of that?
Episode 36: You voted for - Tim will go the interview
Episode 36: Test results
John: How did you do in the economics test Helen?
Helen: I failed miserably.
John: Oh poor you! I got 98%. Didn't want to get a
perfect score. Might have looked a bit suspicious,
given me recent track record. Bet you wished
you'd sneaked a peek at the answers when you had
your chance.
Helen: Oh I don't ...
John: You're a fool! It was the easiest bit of
photocopying I've ever done.
Prof. John, Helen hello!
Lewis:
John: Oh good morning Professor Lewis. I was just
saying how much I've been enjoying your lectures
recently.
Prof. Oh really? Helen, I think it's about time we had a
Lewis: little chat, don't you? Come to my office later and
make an appointment, OK?

Episode 37: You voted for - The professor doesn't believe John is telling the truth
Episode 37: The interview
Interviewer: How long have you been working at
McCarthy's?
Tim: For the last 3 years.
Interviewer: And have you always worked in retail?
Tim: Yes I have. In fact ever since I was young
I've been interested in commerce. My first
job was in a newsagent's when I was still at
school.
Interviewer: I see, and what are your strengths and
weaknesses?
Tim: Well, some might say I'm a little head-
strong. I do leap into projects and sometimes
my enthusiasm can be a bit overwhelming.
My strengths? I'm a great team-player. For
example, when the stockroom was
understaffed recently, I jumped at the chance
to help out.
Interviewer: Lovely. Well thank you for coming in today.
We'll be in touch very soon.
Episode 38: You voted for - Tim will get the job
Episode 38: A chat with the professor
Prof.
Come in Helen, sit down. Now how are you?
Lewis:
Helen: Fine really. Honestly, I'm fine.
Prof. Are you? That's not what your marks are saying to
Lewis: me. They tell a very different story. You failed
this mid-term test quite badly. Even John, who
seems to do no work at all in class, managed to do
so much better than you.
Helen: Humph!
Prof.
Is there something you want to talk about?
Lewis:
Helen: No, it's nothing.
Prof. You and John just don't seem as close as you used
Lewis: to be. Is there something wrong?
Helen: No, it's just that.Oh I don't know.
Prof. Helen, I'm here to help. Now why don't you just
Lewis: tell me what's on your mind.

Episode 39: You voted for - Helen will tell on John

Episode 39: A friend of a friend
Helen: Well, you see, I have this friend. And, she has a
problem. She saw a friend of hers doing
something wrong and now she doesn't know what
to do. If she reports him, he'll know it was her and
probably won't ever speak to her again. But if she
doesn't report him, he'll just get away with it.
Prof. What do you think your 'friend' should do?
Lewis:
Helen: I haven't got a clue!
Prof. Well, you can tell your 'friend' that I'm extremely
Lewis: suspicious about someone's unusually high test
score recently and I also overheard some very
worrying comments about photocopying being
'very easy'.
Helen: Really?
Prof. Yes really. Now what's your friend of a friend's
Lewis: name?
Helen: It's it's John.
Episode 40: You voted for - John will speak to Helen again
Episode 40: Right or wrong?
Michal: You did what?
Helen: I had to Michal. I had no choice.
Michal: Haven't you got any morals? You know that
you're supposed to stick to your friends.
Helen: How could I? He cheated. The professor knew.
She had me over a barrel.
Michal: How you say in English? 'A friend in need is a
friend indeed'? You didn't turn out to be a very
good friend, did you?
Helen: Listen Michal ...
Michal: No, you listen for a change. You're selfish and
two-faced Helen. It makes me worry about what
you're saying about me behind my back. Now,
leave me alone. I don't ever want to speak to you
again!
Helen: Oh no Michal!

Episode 41: Michal's correct sentence was - You did what?

Episode 41: Tickets for lunch
Tim: Yeah and just tidy up that display now. Oh
good morning madam.
Customer: Hello. It's nice to see you on this side of the
counter for a change.
Tim: Yes, I've been promoted. I'm an Assistant
Manager now!
Customer: Oh does your ambition know no bounds?
Congratulations!
Tim: Thank you. Now how can I help you today?
Customer: It's more about how I can help you. I've got the
option of some World Cup tickets and, quelle
suprise, football bores me silly. Would you
care for them?
Tim: I'd love them! But I could never afford them.
Customer: Well, that's where you're wrong. Just keep a
gal company over lunch some time soon and
they're yours for nothing...
Episode 42: You voted for - Tim will enjoy his lunch date
Episode 42: A raffle
Tim: We're on our way to Deutschland, Deutschland!
Helen: Tim, whats got into you?
Tim: The promise of two gorgeous, free world cup
tickets, that's what!
Alice: That's fantastic. Can I go with you, please?
Tim: No, it's a boy thing Michal, ready for action?
Helen: Well that's just typical! You're such a sexist, old-
fashioned bore Tim. What makes you think Alice
and I don't want to see the match?
Tim: Oh-oh. OK, anything to keep the peace. Sorry
Michal.
Michal: Don't worry. Helen, how should we decide who
goes with Tim?
Helen: Oh stop trying to get on my good side - it's not
working.
Tim: Well?
Helen: There's only one fair way - a raffle.
Tim: OK everyone's name in the hat then.

Episode 43: You voted for - Alice will win the raffle
Episode 43: Exam revision*
Michal: Oh dear I have my exam today. I'm really
worried. Helen, will you practise with me
please?
Helen: You must be joking!
Michal: Alice?
Alice: Oh Michal, you know I'm just back from a night-
shift. I'm exhausted, sorry.
Tim: Don't worry mate, you'll be all right. Just relax,
be yourself
Michal: But I did very bad in my practice test last week.
Helen: I told you Michal, it's important to revise for
exams but you went out every night this week.
Michal: Yes I know but it's a speaking exam so I had to
talk to people. Won't anyone help me? Thanks
Bronka, that's a big help!
* This episode was written by Rachel, Joanna,
Will and Keith, teachers at IATEFL
Episode 44: Michal's mistake was - I did very bad
Episode 44: A free lunch
Tim: That food was delicious!
Mrs It took ages to come but yes, absolutely scrummy.
Hall: Ready for afters?
Tim: Thank you.
Mrs Go on, open it.
Hall:
Tim: World Cup tickets! How can I ever thank you Mrs
Hall?
Mrs Well you can start by dropping the formality.
Hall: Please, call me Janet.
Tim: Alright ... Janet.
Mrs Much better. Now, my husband's away on business
Hall: next month. So we'll do lunch again then.
Tim: Your husband?
Mrs Well where did you think those corporate tickets
Hall: came from? Yes, he's good for some things but
quite dreadful for others like decent lunch
company.
Tim: I'm not sure if I'm free. Let me check the rota first.

Episode 45:Last week: You voted for - Tim is scared of her

Episode 45: Packing
Tim: Hurry up Alice!
Alice: I'm going as fast as I can.
Tim: The plane's going to take off without us at this
rate. You've not even finished packing yet!
Alice: Don't hassle me! I couldn't just walk out in the
middle of an emergency. I'm a nurse. These things
happen. I got here as fast as I could.
Tim: Look, have you got the most important things?
Alice: Tickets, money, passport - yes they're all here.
Tim: OK, grab what you've got and let's go.
Alice: Oh Tim, hang on! Have you got the football
tickets?
Tim: Yes! They're right here... Where are they?
Alice: Just relax. When did you last see them?
Tim: Yesterday, today, oh, I don't know. Where are
they?
Episode 46: You voted for - They will make it to the airport on time
Episode 46: A day at the beach
Michal: I'm so glad we decided to come to Brighton!
Helen: Yeah, so much better than going to the poxy
World Cup in Germany.
Michal: Let's sit here on the beach. What a perfect spot for
an ice-cream!
Helen: Oh, look at that guy over there. He looks nice
...tall and handsome.
Michal: Ahem, I thought you were here with me!
Man: Excuse me
Helen: Oh, hello can we help you?
Man: I wonder if you could tell me where Brighton Pier
is?
Michal: It's right over there!
Man: Oh, course it is, silly me. Thanks, bye.
Michal: Helen, how about that ice cream now?
Helen: Oh no! I cant find my purse!
Michal: It must have been that man!
Helen: Oi you! Stop!
Michal: I'll get him!

Episode 47: You voted for - Michal will catch the thief
Episode 47: A call from Germany
Helen: Hello?
Alice: Guten morgen! Hi Helen, it's Alice.
Helen: Hey, how are you? What's Germany like? Are you
having fun?
Alice: I'm fine, it's fab and yes, yes, yes! How are things
back home?
Helen: Great. We've just come back from Brighton and
Michal was a complete star!
Alice: Oh how so?
Helen: Well this guy stole my purse while we were on the
beach and he ran after him like a bat out of hell,
caught him and got my purse back! He was a real
hero!
Alice: Oh quite the Superman, I'm sure! So have you
made up with him then?
Helen: What do you think? Of course ... Oh, her money
must have run out.
Episode 48: You voted for - Helen was going to say "Of course we have!"
Episode 48: Strawberries and cream
John: Oh Helen! Fancy bumping into you at Wimbledon!
Helen: And I was having such a nice time too.
John: Bet you're here on one of those cheap afternoon
tickets, aren't you?
Helen: Yeah but for a fiver they're such a bargain.
John: I wouldn't know. I've been here all day in the
Centre Court posh seats not much change from
fifty quid. Well, I won't keep you. I need to get on
with my horrendously expensive strawberries and
cream before they get warm.
Helen: Oh, look out!
John: Arrghh! I'm covered in strawberries and cream!
Man: I'm so sorry, I wasn't looking where I was going.
Helen: Look on the bright side John. At least with all that
red and white, you look ...

Episode 49: You voted for - Helen will say "berry nice!"
Episode 49: The quarter-finals
Tim: England are out! We lost on penalties again!
Alice: I'm gutted! I blame Rooney.
Tim: He didn't do nuffink!
Alice: How can you say that? We all saw what he did. The
ref had to send him off.
Tim: I still say we was robbed. The ref was far too free
and easy with that card.
Alice: You're just looking for a scapegoat.
Tim: No I'm not.
Alice: What about the manager, the skipper, the strikers?
Don't you blame them?
Tim: Don't be so rational Alice. We're going back empty-
handed and I can't stand it!
Alice: Oh cheer up Tim. We'll be home soon and you and
Michal can commiserate with each other England
and Poland out of the World Cup again ... until next
time!
Episode 50: The correct, standard English phrase was - I'm gutted!
Episode 50: Landing in London
crew1: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to London. Please
wait until the aircraft has come to a complete
standstill before unfastening your seatbelts.
We would like to remind you that mobile phones
must remain completely switched off until the
seatbelt sign has been turned off.
Please remember that you can only smoke in
designated areas once inside the terminal building.
Please take care when opening the overhead
lockers as the contents may have moved during the
flight and might fall out and injure you or your
fellow passengers.
Thank you for flying with us and we look forward
to seeing you onboard with us again soon.
crew2: Excuse me madam, didn't you just hear the
announcement?
Alice: I'm not phoning anyone I just want to see if I've
got any messages.

Episode 51: You voted for - Alice will have to turn off her phone.
Episode 51: Summertime blues
Alice: It's nice to be back but I do miss the excitement of
the World Cup. I'm bored!
Helen: Oh thanks very much!
Alice: I didn't mean you! I just mean it's a bit hard to
come back to reality that's all.
Tim: Who says we have to? Why don't we do
something to cheer ourselves up?
Alice: Like what?
Michal: Go to the pub.
Alice: No, it's too smoky.
Tim: Go to a nightclub.
Helen: It's too noisy.
Michal: How about going to the cinema?
Alice: There's nothing on I really want to see.
Michal: We could have a party.
Alice: What are we celebrating?
Michal: You know it's almost a year since I came to live
here.
Tim: Perfect! We'll have our first anniversary party!
Episode 52: You voted for - They'll have a barbecue
Episode 52: The BBQ
Michal: Hi, come on in and have a drink. We're just firing
up the barbecue.
Khalid: Oh, it's nice to see you outside the classroom my
friend. Thanks for inviting me.
Helen: Oh it's lovely to meet you Khalid. Michal's told us
all about you.
Tim: So, who's for the best grub over hot coals this
summer?
All: Me! Yes please! Wonderful!
Alice: Drinks anyone? Can I get you a top-up Dr Laver?
Dr Oh come on. We've been working together for how
Laver: long, looked after how many babies? I'm here at
your party. Please, my name's Paul. And how about
a dance before that drink?
Alice: Oh, OK!
John: Great party! Thanks so much for asking me.
Helen: Maybe it is time for us to patch it up. But I didn't
invite you.
John: Well, here's a toast to the secret peace-maker.
Helen: I'll drink to that!
Episode 53: You voted for - Alice invited John to the BBQ
Episode 53: The morning after
Michal: Morning everyone. What a great barbeque
yesterday! Coffee and biscuits Alice?
Alice: Oh no, I feel dreadful. I was throwing up all night
long!
Tim: One too many cocktails?
Alice: No! I hardly touched a drop. One minute I was
having a ball ...
Helen: Getting chatted up more like!
Alice: Yeah, I saw a completely different side to Paul.
Michal: Who?
Alice: Doctor Laver.
All: Oooh!
Alice: Oh don't! Give me a break!
Tim: So, was it the good doctor who made you ill?
Alice: No, it must've been something I ate.
Helen: But we all ate the same things.
Michal: It looked gorgeous, but I didn't have any of the
salmon. Did you?
Helen: No.
Tim: No.
Alice: Yes....oh, no!
Episode 54: Michal pronounced this word correctly - gorgeous
Episode 54: A mother daughter chat
Michal: Helen, this place is enormous!
Helen: It's just a house, don't get so overexcited by it.
And promise me you won't treat me differently
after this visit.
Mum: Hello! Just drop your bags anywhere dears.
Michal, will you get daddy in from the garden?
Then we'll all have a nice cup of Chinese tea
together.
Michal: Of course.
Mum: Oh Helen, he's adorable! I know I said you were
too young for love but that was ages ago and it's a
woman's prerogative to change her mind.
Helen: Mum, I think he's the one!
Mum: Oh me too, I watched you two coming up the path
and I saw how you looked at him. Do I hear
wedding bells?
Helen: Don't say that, you'll jinx us!

Episode 55:Last week: You voted for - Mum's comments won't bring bad luck
Episode 55: Fatherly advice
Michal: Hello, I've been sent to take you.
Dad: I can't get a minute's peace around here!
Michal: No wonders you love it here, your garden's
beautiful.
Dad: Thank you Michal. Just my luck though, neither
Helen nor her mother has green fingers.
Michal: I love gardening!
Dad: I knew I liked you for a reason! Helen's head is
filled with love and romance but I am more of a
realist. I've built up my business and my garden
the same way - years of hard graft. Helen's
looking for a handsome husband but I want a
hard-working son-in-law. Of course it will be a
slog but the rewards are right here for you to see.
Michal: Eh, yeah, it must be time for tea! Let's talk later.
Episode 56 :Last week: Michal's correct phrase was- Time for tea
Episode 56: At the doctor's
Dr. So, what's the matter?
Kelly:
Alice: Well, I've been feeling ill ever since a barbecue a
few days ago. My stomach's still upset, and I feel
dizzy.
Dr. I see. Any other symptoms?
Kelly:
Alice: Erm, I've got a bit of a temperature.
Dr Well, it isn't anything serious, probably just food
Kelly: poisoning... Excuse me. Come in.
Dr. Sorry to disturb, just returning these notes. Alice!
Laver:
Alice: Dr. Laver!
Dr. You look very pale. Look, can I give you a lift
Laver: home, when you've finished?
Alice: That would be lovely.
Dr. Okay, I'll see you outside. Sorry about the
Laver: interruption, Dr. Kelly.
Dr. Not at all. Thanks for the notes. Bye... Are you
Kelly: okay Alice?

Episode 57: You voted that Alice will say - Oh, I think I'm going to faint!
Episode 57: Dr Laver takes the plunge
Dr. I had a lovely time at the barbecue, although I
Laver: drank too much wine. I had a terrible hangover.
Alice: Did you? I just wish I hadn't had that salmon,
especially as I'd already had enough food. I was
just being greedy.
Dr. Oh well, not to worry, you'll be alright soon. In
Laver: fact, I was wondering, erm...
Alice: Yes, yes?
Dr. Well, when you're well enough, would you like to
Laver: go out one evening?
Alice: Are you asking me out on a date, Dr. Laver?
Dr. Well yes, I... I guess I am, and please, call me
Laver: Paul.
Alice: Well, Paul, I'd love to go on a date.
Dr.
Great. Would Friday be too soon?
Laver:
Episode 58: You voted that - Alice thinks Friday isn't too soon for a date
Episode 58: A complaint
Tim: How can I help you sir?
Customer: It's about this watch.
Tim: What seems to be the problem?
Customer: The alarm doesn't work and the strap leaves a
green mark on my wrist when I take it off.
Tim: Have you worn the watch in the shower
perhaps sir?
Customer: No and I only bought it two weeks ago. It's still
under guarantee but I must say, for the amount
of money I paid for it, I'm very disappointed.
Tim: I'm so sorry you've been inconvenienced.
Would you like a refund?

Customer: No, I'd rather have the watch replaced please.

Tim: Right, well, I'll just take down your purchasing
details and we'll get this watch changed for
you in no time at all.

Episode 59: You voted that - Tim thinks the customer is polite
Episode 59: Tim's love advice
Michal: Tim, can I talk to you?
Tim: Sure, what's on your mind?
Michal: It's about Helen and her family.
Tim: Yeah, how was that visit you had to her folks'
place?
Michal: It was difficult.
Tim: Why?

Michal: Well, I thought Helen and I were just having some

fun, you know, nothing too serious. But her
parents have already got us married and are right
now thinking up names for the grandchildren
we're going to give them!
Tim: Does Helen feel the same as you then?
Michal: I'm not sure.
Tim: Well, you need to find out and then you've got to
set her parents straight ... I wonder who that is.
Episode 60: You voted that - Michal will say "What if it's her?"
Episode 60: Bad news
Michal: What if it's her?
Tim: You've got to talk to her.
Michal: Hello?
Dad: Michal? It's dad.
Michal: Oh dzien dobry tatus.
Dad: No, no, no you're in England, let's talk English.
It's good for both of us to practise.

Michal: OK. So, how are you?

Dad: Not great.
Michal: What's wrong?
Dad: Oh, it's, it's my heart, nothing serious. Just a little
heart attack. But you know ...
Michal: A little heart attack? There's no such thing!
Dad: Calm down! The doctor said it's time for me to
look after myself more, time to stop working so
hard, time to get some help around here. Em, em
Michal I hate to ask you but ...
Michal: Dad, you know you can count on me.

Episode 61: You voted that - Michal will book a ticket AND talk to Helen
Episode 61: A difficult conversation
Helen: Hi Michal, what are you doing on the computer?
Let's see. One ticket to Poland! Michal, what's
going on?
Michal: Helen, we have to talk about everything! We need
to talk about love, commitment, family and about
dads.
Helen: Dad? What did he say to you in the garden?
You've been acting all funny since we got back
from that visit.
Michal: No, Helen not your dad, my dad. He's had a heart
attack.
Helen: Oh, that's awful. So that's why you are flying over
to visit him. How long are you going for?

Michal: Helen, it's a one-way ticket I've booked; I'm going

back to Poland for good.
Episode 62: You voted that - Michal will tell Helen the whole truth
Episode 62: A dream date
Alice: This is a lovely restaurant Paul.
Paul: Yes, it's one of my favourites. Would you like
dessert?
Alice: Well... the chocolate cake looks very tempting.
Paul: Then you must try some. And we must do this
again. I've really enjoyed your company today.
Alice, would you be able to join me for dinner next
Saturday?
Alice: Oh Paul, I'd love to, but I have to work a night shift
next weekend. Maybe we could come here again for
lunch later in the week?

Paul: We could do that, but I know another place that I

think you'd like better.

Episode 63: You voted that - Paul and Alice will go to an art gallery for their next date
Episode 63: A sad goodbye
Tim: Well cousin Michal, this is goodbye.
Alice: You've been a great friend to us all and a great
flatmate too.
Michal: Thanks you guys.
Tim: Bye Michal and give my love to Uncle Kazimierz.
Michal: Yeah, I will.
Tim: Alice, I think we should leave these two alone.
Helen: Oh Michal, it seems like only yesterday I was
here in the airport to meet you and now you're
leaving me.
Michal: Helen, I've got something to tell you. I really like
you but I'm not ready to settle down. I'm going
back to Poland to look after my dad but also
because I need some space. Do you hate me now?
Helen: Of course not! You'll always have a place in my
heart.
Michal: That's my flight. Goodbye Helen.

Helen: Goodbye my love.

Episode 64: You voted that - Michal will stay in touch
Episode 64: A strange letter
Alice: Hi Tim. What are you reading, or is it private?
Tim: Oh, nothing.
Alice: Sure it's not a love letter?
Tim: I'm sure! In fact, it's a bit strange. Remember I had
to return that customer's watch?
Alice: Mmmm?
Tim: Well, listen to their reply. 'As the watch you have
returned is not genuine, we are unable to repair it.
Also, this is the fourth time that this has happened
and consequently we can not accept further watches
from you.'
Alice: Weird! You told your boss?
Tim: Well, I should, but I'm a bit curious about this. My
boss is the only other person who sells the watches.
As well as that, he might blame me.
Alice: I see what you mean. Hmm. But despite that, I still
think you should tell him.

Episode 65: You voted that - Tim will feel suspicious of his boss
Episode 65: A tricky meeting
Boss: Come in. Ah, Tim, how can I help?
Tim: Erm, well, I think you should read this letter from
the watch repairers.
Boss: Oh yes, let me see it. hmm, well, I imagine someone
in their office must have made a mistake.
Tim: Perhaps, but this isn't the first time this has
happened.
Boss: Well, do you think you might have made a mistake
when you took the watch from the customer?
Tim: I don't think so.
Boss: But you're not certain? You could've made a
mistake, couldn't you?
Tim: Well, I always check the paperwork.
Boss: Well, let's not worry about it now, but in future, I'll
deal with customer complaints. And try to be more
careful in future, okay?
Episode 66: You voted that - Tim was going to say "But it wasn't my fault!"
Episode 66: Choosing a gift
Janet: And how's my favourite shop assistant today?
Tim: Oh! Good morning, Janet! It's assistant manager
actually.
Janet: So sorry, darling, assistant manager. Now, I do
hope you can help me. I'm looking for a very
special gift for a very special person.
Tim: I'm sure we can help you there madam. Is it for a
gentleman or a lady?
Janet: A gentleman. Fine jewellery looks so lovely on a
man, don't you agree?
Tim: In that case, let me show you these cuff-links and
here are some very nice tie-clips.
Janet: Those watches look rather nice.
Tim: Err, yes. but the latest model isn't available, and it's
important to have the latest model, don't you think?
Janet: Not necessarily. I always say that style is more
important than fashion.

Episode 67: You voted that - Janet bought a watch

Episode 67: A call from Poland
Tim: Hey Helen, guess who just called?
Helen: Oh no, was it Michal?
Tim: Yes, you just missed him!
Helen: Oh, no!
Tim: He said to send you his love. Why don't you call
him back?
Helen: No. He said he needed some space, so I've got to
give him some space. But I wish I'd been here
when he called. What else did he say?
Tim: Oh, he sounded well, he's working hard, his dad's a
bit better, nothing much really.
Helen: I really miss him.
Tim: You need to get out and about you know.
Helen: I suppose so. Shall we all go and see a movie
tonight?
Tim: I'd be up for it, but I think Alice has gone out with
Paul, to some sort of art exhibition, I think.
Helen: Again? That's interesting. I think those two might
be getting serious.
 Episode 68: You voted that - Helen should call Michal
Episode 68: Is the cat ill?
Helen: Hey guys, do you think the cat's okay?
Alice: The cat? Seems fine to me. Why?
Helen: I think we should take her to the vet. She doesn't
seem right.
Alice: She's fine.
Helen: No, she's not! You guys never listen to me. Tim,
can you take her to the vet?
Tim: I'm sorry Helen. I'm up to my ears in work at the
moment. Anyway, she seems fine, aren't you Kitty?
Helen: I told you she's not well! Right, if you lot don't
care, I'll take her!
Tim: Blimey, what's up with her?
Alice: Oh, she's just a bit down in the dumps at the
moment.
Tim: Right. Why's that?
Alice: Tim! You're such a bloke, aren't you?

Episode 69: You voted that - Helen is worried about the cat
Episode 69: The art gallery
Alice: This is a lovely painting.
Paul: Isn't it? Let's find out about it. Excuse me!
Guide: Ooh, hello there, can I help you?
Alice: Could you tell us a little about this one please?
Guide: Ooh, by all means. this beautiful picture is several
hundred years old. In this period, paintings would
often be commissioned by the wealthy as a way of
showing their status, and, they would be hung in the
home to be admired by visitors, in much the same way
that we might admire an expensive piece of jewellery
or a car these days.
Alice: Oh, it's beautiful. How long would it have taken to
paint?
Guide: Well, a painting like this would probably have taken
up to a year to complete.
Paul: Mmm, it's a fine piece: one of my favourites.
Episode 70: You voted that - Alice said: "Who painted it?"
Episode 70: Heartbreak for Alice?
Alice's
Alice, you sound dreadful - what's the matter?
mum:
Alice: Oh nothing Mum.
Alice's
Doesn't sound like nothing to me Alice.
mum:
Alice: Mum, you can't do anything to help.
Alice's Maybe not Alice, but you might feel better if you
mum: talk about it.
Alice: Ok, well, I had a date with Paul last night, and
when I arrived at the restaurant, he was talking to
somebody on the phone, but he didn't see me
come in, and I didn't mean to eavesdrop, but I
heard what he was saying, and I heard him say
something like, 'I can't wait to see you' and he
said, 'darling' and then I heard him say, 'I love
you'!
Alice's Oh Alice, there's probably a perfectly reasonable
mum: explanation.
Alice: He's seeing someone else Mum, that's the
explanation!

Episode 71: You voted that: Alice should ask Paul who he was talking to
Episode 71: Paul confesses
Alice: Look Paul, we've been seeing each other for quite a
while, and I think we've been getting on well
together...
Paul: I think so too!
Alice: Paul, there's something I want to ask you, and even
though I'm afraid of the answer, I really need to
know the truth. Paul, are you seeing anybody else?
Paul: No! Alice, there's no-one else, at least not in the
way you think.
Alice: Not in the way I think? What does that mean? Just
tell me Paul, what's going on?
Paul: Alice, I've been trying to tell you this for weeks
now, but I've been afraid of your reaction. The truth
is. the truth is that I was married for several years,
but my wife left me eighteen months ago.

Episode 72: You voted that: Paul's wife fell in love with someone else
 Episode 72: Christmas shopping
Alice: Hmm, what do you think, you two, how do I look?
Helen: Ooh, it's a gorgeous dress, Alice, but the other one
seemed nicer.
Alice: Mmm, it is lovely, isn't it? But you're right, the
blue dress looks better. Tim?
Tim: Oh yes, lovely, very nice. Can we go and look at
the computer games now?
Alice: Ok Tim, you've been very patient. Let's just get
Helen's shoes and then we can go to the electronics
shop. I want to buy a camera for my brother, and
then Helen wants to get a book for her Dad, don't
you Helen?
Helen: Yes, and after that I expect we'll all be feeling
peckish, so we'll have a quick bite to eat, and then
Alice wants to look at winter coats.
Tim: Here we go
Alice: It won't take as long as the dress, I promise!

Episode 73: Tim was feeling bored

Episode 73: Holiday plans
Helen: So what are we all doing at Christmas? Tim, you've
got a few days off work, haven't you?
Tim: Indeed I have Helen, and I'm popping over to
Poland for a few days. I'm looking forward to a
nice cosy Christmas. Fancy joining me?
Helen: I've already been invited, thank you very much.
Michal and I had quite a long chinwag the other
day. It'd be nice to see him but I've already made
plans. I'm spending Christmas and New Year with
my Mum and Dad, and Alice, it would be really
nice if you could join us.
Alice: Thanks Helen, I'd love to. But you know I'm
working over the New Year, so I'll have to come
back before you do.
Tim: Yeah, but at least you won't be on your own for the
main event.

Episode 74: You voted that: The hospital wants Alice to work at New Year
 Episode 74: Alone at New Year
Alice: Ah Kitty, there never was anything wrong with you,
was there? I told Helen you were ok, but she
wouldn't listen. She had to listen to the vet though.
He said you were the healthiest cat he'd ever seen.

Anyway Kitty, Happy New Year: it's just you and

me tonight. I didn't plan it this way Kitty, do you
remember? I made all those resolutions last year: I
was going to meet a gorgeous man. He was going to
be funny, and rich too. And I did meet him, Kitty,
we were going to get married and everything, ok, he
hadn't asked me yet, but I had high hopes. But I
didn't know he had a skeleton in his closet: a wife
and two children. Oh well Kitty, that's that eh?

Ooh Kitty, who could that be? It's very late.

Episode 75: You voted that: Paul is calling Alice

Episode 75: Paul's explanation
Alice: Hello?
Paul: Alice, it's Paul. Don't hang up, Alice. Just give me
two minutes of your time, that's all I ask.
Alice: Ok Paul, but we haven't got much to talk about.
You're married with two kids, end of story.
Paul: Alice, it's over between Lucy and me. It's been over
for a long time.
Alice: Paul, I heard you talking to her on the phone. You
were telling her you loved her.
Paul: No, Alice, you've got it all wrong. I was talking to
my daughter, not my wife. I used to love my wife,
of course, but that ended very abruptly when I came
home from work, and she calmly announced that
she had fallen in love with someone else. So that
was it, finished. I moved out the same day.
Alice: Oh Paul.
Paul: Alice, it's you I love.

Episode 76 : You voted that: Alice believes Paul's explanation

 Episode 76: A new flatmate?
Helen: Ok everyone, I've got an announcement. We
need to get someone for Michal's room as soon
as possible.
Alice/Tim: Really?
Helen: Yeah well, he e-mailed me the other day and
he seems to be staying in Poland, at least for
the time being. And my dad's starting to get
twitchy about the rent. He doesn't want the
room sitting empty much longer.
Tim: Fair enough, I suppose. So, have you got
anyone in mind?
Helen: Well we could advertise for someone.
Alice: I've got a colleague who's looking for a room!
Helen: Have you?
Alice: Yeah, she's got to move out of her flat by the
end of the month.
Tim: Oh no. We're having another guy, thank you
very much...
Helen: So let's get an advert in the paper, straight
away!

Episode 77: You voted that: Helen really does want a new flatmate
Episode 77: Writing an advert
Alice: Right, how does this sound? Wanted: student or
young professional...
Tim: ... male student or young professional.
Alice: Ok. From the top. Wanted: male student or young
professional for bright, sunny room in flatshare.
Tim: ... in mixed flatshare ...
Alice: ... for bright, sunny room in mixed flatshare. Must
be clean, tidy and easy-going. Close to shops, pubs
and buses. Reasonable rent.
Helen: Shouldn't we say something about the cat? He
might be allergic.
Alice: Ooh, yeah, good point. Must be clean, tidy, easy-
going and must like cats. Ooh, and shall we say
something about, you know, the dishwasher, tv,
broadband.
Helen: Yeah, put 'all mod cons'.
Alice: Ok, mixed flatshare with all mod cons. Shall I read
it back to you?
Tim: Yeah, and then call the small ads department at the
Gazette. Or we could go with the Courier.

Episode 78 : You voted that: the advert was put in The Gazette
 Episode 78: Not much luck
Helen: ...no, no, that's ok, thanks for calling... I hope
you'll find somewhere soon - bye!
Tim: Was that another call about the room?
Helen: Yeah, but he works right over the other end
of town. He said the commute would be too
much.
Alice: Mmm, the last one said that too, didn't he?
Helen: I know. We're not having much luck here.
Tim: What about the guy who came round
yesterday?
Helen/Alice: No!!!
Helen: Eeeww, he was really creepy.
Alice: I know... the one before that was alright
though... clean-cut.
Helen: He was very respectable, but a bit posh, I
thought...
Tim: So, what happened to him then?
Helen: He said it was too expensive. Do you think
we should put the advert in the paper for
another week?

Episode 79: You voted that: they advertised for another week
Episode 79: Stop moping!
Helen: Hey guys.
Alice: Hey Helen!
Tim: Hey Helen, good day?
Helen: Not really...
Tim: Look Helen, I'm going to call a spade a spade.
Michal isn't coming back and you've got to stop
moping around. You can't spend all day sitting by
yourself watching telly. It's a new year, and it's
time to pull yourself together and start living your
life again .
Alice: He's right, Helen - you need to turn over a new leaf
and start enjoying yourself again.
Helen: I suppose you might be right. I have got into a bit
of a rut lately.
Alice: A bit! You haven't been out for weeks! Come on
Helen, it'll do you good to let your hair down. It'll
do me good too. Let's go out and have some fun.
Tim: Yeah, let's do that.
Helen: What, now?
Alice: Yes, now! Come on Helen, get your act together
and let's go!

Episode 80: You voted that: the Flatmates are going ice-skating
 Episode 80: Skating on thin ice
Alice: Are you enjoying yourself, Helen?
Helen: Do you know what? I'm having a really good time.
Thanks for dragging me out, guys.
Tim: It's just nice to see you smiling, Helen.
Helen: Hey, is that Paul over there?
Tim: Hey yeah, it is him, isn't it?
Helen: It is, you know, but who's that with him? Are they
his kids? Alice? Has Paul got children?
Alice: Yes, he's got two children actually.
Tim: So that means he's got a wife.
Alice: They're not together any more, and they're getting a
divorce.
Tim: Are you sure about that?
Alice: Well, that's what he told me, and I believe him.
He's a good man.
Helen: Ooh, Alice, you're skating on very thin ice.
Alice: Maybe I am Helen, but I can't let him go.
Helen: You really love him, don't you?
Alice: Helen, I really do.

Episode 81: You voted that: Tim and Helen are worried about Alice
Episode 81: Hello stranger!
Khalid: Hello, stranger!
Helen: Ooh, hi Khalid! How are you? It's been ages,
hasn't it?
Khalid: I know! I haven't seen you since the barbecue.
Helen: Oh yeah, the barbecue. It was a smashing day
wasn't it? But poor Alice was really ill the next
day.
Khalid: Was she?
Helen: She had to go to the doctors. But she's as right as
rain now. Anyway Khalid, what's happening with
you?
Khalid: Well, I've just enrolled on a part-time course here
at the university, and I'm still a student at the
language school!
Helen: Wow! So you're studying hard?
Khalid: Of course! But it's not easily to study at home. My
flatmates are really rowdy and I can never get any
peace and quiet.
Helen: Hmm... I might be able to help you with that.

Episode 82: Khalid's mistake was: "It's not easily to study at home." He should have said
"easy"
 Episode 82: A tour of the flat
Helen: So that's Tim's room, the bathroom's over there,
and your bedroom is here. It's got a desk and chair
and all that, so you shouldn't need any more
furniture.
Khalid: Ok, that looks ok. erm, what do you guys do about
housework?
Alice: Everybody kind of chips in, don't they Tim?
Tim: Yes, Alice, we all do our bit.
Alice: We keep all the cleaning stuff in this cupboard
here.
Khalid: Ok, I see.
Helen: So, what do you think?
Khalid: It's a very nice room, and you guys are great and
everything, but I have to say, I think it's a little bit
pricey. I wonder if it would be possible to reduce
the rent a little bit?
Helen: Well, I'm afraid it isn't up to me Khalid, I'll have to
ask my dad about that.

Episode 83: You voted that: Helen's dad will reduce Khalid's rent
Episode 83: The rent
Helen: Dad, Khalid likes the room, and he wants to
move in, but he wants to know if you can knock
a bit off the rent.
Helen's Helen, you know I can't allow it. Everybody has
dad: to pay the same.
Helen: I know dad, but we put the advert in the Gazette
for 2 weeks, and he's the only person who's
anywhere near suitable. It's going to cost a
fortune if you have to keep advertising.
Helen's But why couldn't you find anybody through the
dad: ad?
Helen: I don't know dad, I can't make people call. All I
know is, Khalid's just right for the room, but if
you want him to move in, you'll have to let him
have a discount.
Helen's Well, I suppose I could let him have a small
dad: reduction. But what are you going to say to Alice
and Tim?

Episode 84: You voted that: Helen will tell Alice and Tim about Khalid's rent reduction
 Episode 84: A visit from the police
Police You see sir, we've received a complaint from a Mr
1: Hall about a gentleman's watch that you sold to his
wife just before Christmas. It would appear that the
authenticity of the watch is in doubt.
Tim: Oh - Oh, I see...
Police
Would you mind answering a few questions for us?
1:
Tim: Well, no, but I think you should be talking to my
boss about this.
Police We've already spoken to your boss sir, at some
2: length as it happens. That's why we'd like to talk to
you now. So, if you wouldn't mind answering a few
questions...
Tim: What, here?
Police We can always go down to the station if you think
2: you'd be more comfortable there, sir...
Tim: No, no, that won't be necessary. Would you like to
come through to the office?

Episode 85: You voted that: Tim doesn't want to go to the police station because he is scared
of the police
Episode 85: Talking to the police
Police So sir: a number of fake watches have been handed
1: in to us over the last few months, and almost all of
them have been traced to this establishment. Can
you explain this?
Tim: Err, I'm not sure. We do use a reputable supplier.
Police Indeed. Your supplier wrote to you to tell you that
1: some of the broken watches that you returned to
them were fakes, didn't they?
Tim: Well yes, they did, but... look officer, I'm only the
assistant manager.
Police
And your point is?
1:
Tim: Well, like I said, I think you need to speak to my
boss.
Police And like I said sir, we have talked to your boss.
2: Apparently, you are in charge of all the watches
that come through this department.
Tim: Well, technically, yes, that's true.
Police So, enlighten me: where did all these fake watches
2: come from?
 Episode 86: You voted that: the police's questions are making Tim feel scared
Episode 86: Another date
Paul: I'm pleased everything's out in the open now Alice.
I didn't like hiding things from you.
Alice: You should have told me right from the word go,
Paul. It was the way I found out that made me so
upset.
Paul: I know Alice, and I'm sorry. But things are going to
be very different from now on. I've got a good
feeling about you and me, do you know that?
Alice: I'm glad.
Paul: Oh my goodness, is that the time?
Alice: What's the matter?
Paul: Oh gosh, Alice, I've got to fly, I'm picking Ellie up
from school and I'm think I'm going to be late!
Alice: Aren't you going to finish your coffee?
Paul: There's no time, I'm late as it is, bye!
Alice: Bye. Paul.

Episode 87: You voted that: Paul didn't get to school on time
Episode 87: Hot water
Boss: Look Tim, it looks like we're in a bit of hot water
here.
Tim: We? You mean you're in hot water. I haven't done
anything. This is your problem: you've made your
bed, and now you have to lie in it.
Boss: Now that's not quite true, is it Tim? You're in charge
of the stockroom, and you sold the watches, didn't
you?
Tim: Well yes, but...
Boss: So you could easily have switched the real watches
for fakes. You sold the real ones yourself and made
a nice little profit.
Tim: You know that's not true.
Boss: But you can't prove it, can you?
Tim: Well, no, but...
Boss: Don't worry Tim, I've got a little plan. It's not quite
on the level, but it should get us both out of the soup.

Episode 88: You voted that: Tim's boss's next words are 'Would you like to hear it? AND
'You'll like it, I promise!'
 Episode 88: The boss's plan
Boss: Would you like to hear it? You'll like it, I promise!
Tim: I'm listening...
Boss: Look Tim, my little plan could get us both out of
quite a tight spot. It's quite simple really, you just
say that you noticed the watch boxes had been
tampered with when you accepted the delivery from
the suppliers. That'll take the heat off us and move
the investigation onto them.
Tim: Yeah, but the police won't just take my word for it,
will they?
Boss: That's true Tim, they probably won't, but I'm going
to arrange for them to find some more evidence to
link the fake watches firmly to the supplier and not
us. I won't go into details, but it'll work, trust me.
Tim: So somebody else will end up being charged with a
crime they didn't commit.
Boss: Well if it isn't somebody else Tim, it'll probably be
you.
Tim: Can I just say something here?
Boss: Yes Tim, what is it?

Episode 89: You voted that: Tim said 'I won't do it!'
Episode 89: Tim fights back
Tim: I won't do it! You swapped the real watches for the
fake ones and now you're trying to wriggle out of it.
Boss: Tim, you're making some very serious allegations.
Do you actually have any hard evidence?
Tim: Well, I bet the police do. I bet it's only a matter of
time before you're behind bars, where you should be.
Boss: I don't think so. You're the one who sold the watches
and if anyone's going to prison, it's you, Tim. But
whatever happens, I think our working relationship
is about to come to an end, don't you?
Tim: You mean you're firing me?
Boss: I'm sorry Tim, I think I'm going to have to let you
go.
Tim: Oh no, you can't fire me, because you know what? I
quit!!!

Episode 90: You voted that: Tim was right to quit his job
 Episode 90: Khalid moves in
Tim: Where do you want this bag, Khalid?
Helen: Khalid, what shall I do with these books?
Khalid: Just put everything over there, next to the door,
thanks.
Alice: Tea's ready, everyone!
Tim: Ooh, lovely. Come on, Khalid, tea's up!
Khalid: Mmm, thanks Alice. And thanks Tim and Helen
for giving me a hand with all my stuff. It would
have taken me ages on my own.
Tim: Many hands make light work! I'm glad I could
help. And it's nice to have something to do with
my time now that I'm unemployed.
Helen: Oh Tim, I'm sure something will turn up soon.
Tim: Well, let's hope so, otherwise I'm going to have a
lot more time on my hands. Anyway Khalid,
fancy a game of footy in the park after this?
Alice: Guys, this place is a complete tip! At least help
tidy up first!

Episode 91: You voted that: Khalid and Tim will tidy up first and then go to the park
Episode 91: The truth about the watches
Police Could you just sign here please?
1:
Tim: Yeah, sure. Can I do anything else to help?
Police I think we have everything we need. We've been
1: watching your boss, I mean, your ex-boss, for some
time, and we've long suspected that he was involved
in a counterfeiting ring. With the statement you've just
given us, the CCTV evidence, and Mrs Hall's statement
too, I think we've got enough to secure a conviction.
Tim: Mrs Hall?
Police Janet Hall: the rather posh customer who bought a
2: watch from you just before Christmas. She recognised
almost immediately that it was a fake, so she came to
us straight away. But she was adamant that you
couldn't have been responsible. She said something
about some lost money that you returned to her.
Tim: Oh yeah, that. But when you interviewed me the other
week you really seemed to think that I'd stolen the
watches.
Police Just doing our job, sir.
2:

Episode 92: You voted that: Tim will look for another job
 Episode 92: The cost of living
Tim: So how are you settling in then Khalid?
Khalid: There is going well Tim. You've all been really
friendly, footy in the park and cups of teas in the
afternoon. I can't believe I get all this for only 75 a
week.
Tim: How much?
Khalid: 75. I know it's less than what you're paying but us
students need every discount we can get.
Tim: Oh yeah, I, I knew you'd got a discount, I just didn't
realise how much of one you'd wangled.
Khalid: Did I put my foot in it?
Tim: No, no Khalid but there's, there's an old saying "If
you don't ask, you don't get" so maybe it's time for
this jobless one to start negotiating a bit too.

Episode 93: Khalid's correct phrase was: 'footy in the park'

Episode 93: An old friend calls
Tim: Hello?
Janet: It's Janet Hall here.
Tim: Janet! How did you get my number?
Janet: Oh, a bit of detective work and a chat with a lovely gal
in the Human Resources department.
Tim: Well, I'm glad you called. I've got so much to thank
you for. I was branded a cheat, a liar and a thief, but
because of you I'm beginning to clear my name.
Janet: It was nothing, honestly. The truth will out, as they
say. But all's not quite well with you yet. I hear you
got the boot.
Tim: No, I quit. It was a matter of principle. But you're right
- quit, fired - it comes to the same thing. No job, no
money, no prospects.
Janet: And you think I'd stand for that?

Episode 94: You voted that: Janet will help Tim find a new job
 Episode 94: A quiet night in
Alice: Ah, something smells fantastic! You're a whiz in the
kitchen Paul.
Paul: Thank you.
Ellie: Yes, my daddy's a wonderful cooker. He's the bestest
daddy in the whole wide world.
Alice: And you're the luckiest 5 year old, Ellie.
Paul: Oh, that's the pager. What is it now? Oh no, serious
traffic incident. They want me at the hospital right
away.
Alice: Oh, I'll come too. I'm sure they'll need some extra
nurses.
Paul: That's so professional of you Alice. But could I ask you
to do me a huge favour here instead?
Alice: Sure. What is it?
Paul: Would you mind looking after Ellie?
Alice: Oh Paul, you don't even need to ask.

Episode 95: Ellie's correct phrase was: 'in the whole wide world'
Episode 95: A letter from Poland
Helen: Dear Helen,
I've been thinking about you a lot lately.
Remembering our good and bad times. You coming
into the kitchen and thinking something was going on
with me and Alice. That huge fight we had about John
cheating in his exam.
So many memories - more sad than happy - but you'll
always have a special place in my heart.
Helen, time moves on and so have I. It's difficult to
tell you this, especially in a letter, but I've got to let
you know. I've fallen in love here in Poland. I'm sorry
to hurt you. We need to let each other go now.
Please don't write back.
Michal

Episode 96: You voted that: Helen won't get over Michal AND will study harder
Episode 96: Babysitting
Alice: Well it's almost bedtime. Time for you to go upstairs.
Ellie: I don't want to go to bed. I want to stay down here
with you.
Alice: Well you know I'd love to have your company.
Ellie: Then let me stay down and watch TV.
Alice: Ellie, I don't think that's such a good idea. You have to
get up for school in the morning.
Ellie: School? I hate school!
Alice: I'm sure you don't.
Ellie: I do. I hate school and I hate bed. You can't make me
go upstairs.
Alice: Oh I think I can.
Ellie: No you can't. You're not my mummy. You can't make
me do anything. I hate you!

Episode 97: You voted that: Alice should order Ellie to go to bed
 Episode 97: Negotiating
Tim: Helen can I talk to you?
Helen: OK but nothing heavy. I'm not in the mood.
Tim: It's just that I don't think I can make the rent this
month.
Helen: Oh Tim! What am I supposed to do?
Tim: I just think there needs to be some fairness around
here. Khalid's only paying 75 a week. I'm
unemployed and I think I should be paying the same.
Helen: Sorry Tim. No can do.
Tim: But that's not fair!
Helen: Listen Tim, life's not fair. I love Michal but I'm never
going to see him again. That's life! I'm dealing with
my problems. Now, grow up and deal with your own!
Tim: Thanks for the sympathy.

Episode 98: You voted that: Tim will borrow money from Alice to pay his rent
Episode 98: Temper tantrums
Paul: Hi! I'm back!
Alice: You must be exhausted. Have you been working all night?
Paul: Yes but at least we dealt with most of the casualties. How
was your evening?
Alice: Oh so-so.
Paul: Was Ellie OK?
Alice: She was quite problematic, actually. You should have
warned me.
Paul: What about? What did you do to her? She's a perfectly
normal 5 year-old.
Alice: Normal? You think it's normal to have a temper tantrum,
behave like a spoilt brat and only go to bed because you're
ordered to? If that's what you call normal, maybe your
parenting skills aren't quite as great as you think they are.
Now, I'm going home for some well-earned rest.
Paul: Alice!
Alice: And next time you need a babysitter, find some other mug!

Episode 99: You voted that: Alice will not babysit Ellie again
 Episode 99: Girl Talk
Alice: It's only me. Can I come in?
Helen: Yes but don't look at me. I'm a mess.
Alice: Helen, you've been crying. What's wrong?
Helen: I've just had some really bad news from Michal. He's
fallen in love with someone else and doesn't want me
to contact him ever again.
Alice: Oh, you poor thing.
Helen: I mean it wasn't as if I didn't see it coming. But still
it's a shock to see it all down in black and white.
Alice: That's awful.
Helen: But you know what the worst thing is? Poor Tim got
the brunt of it all. He just wanted to have a chat with
me and I completely went off on one. Alice?

Episode 100: You voted that: Helen will say "Please don't cry Alice"
Episode 100: More tears
Helen: Alice! Please don't cry.
Alice: I can't help it. I've just done the exact same thing as you.
Helen: What! You had a bust-up with Tim?
Alice: No, not with Tim, with Paul.
Helen: But why?
Alice: Oh I had to babysit Ellie and she just gave me the
runaround. But then when Paul asked how it had been, I
just completely lost it. I called him a bad dad and I said
that she was spoiled rotten.
Helen: Oh no, that's a bit harsh!
Alice: I know but I was so tired Helen. The words were out of
my mouth before I could stop them.
Helen: Erm, do you think it's maybe time for us to eat some
humble pie?

Episode 101: You voted that: Both Helen and Alice will apologise
Episode 101: Smoking in the loo
Tim: Hurry up in there.
Khalid: I'll be out in a minute.
Tim: Oh, it stinks in here. Khalid, have you been smoking?
Khalid: Yeah but just a quick puff.
Tim: It doesn't matter how tiny it is, you can't smoke here.
Khalid: Why not? It's not as if I'm smoking in the kitchen or
the sitting room where is everyone.
Tim: Rules is rules mate. Cigarettes aren't allowed and
that's that.
Khalid: It's just cos you haven't got a job, you're hanging
around the house spying on me.
Tim: I'm not. I'm just trying to save you the grief of the
health lecture from Nurse Alice!
Khalid: Thanks Tim. I'll put the kettle on for us both, OK?
Episode 102: The correct sentence was: "It's not as if I'm smoking"
Episode 102: Friends again
Helen: Tim, have you got a minute?
Tim: Well, it's not like I've got a ton of things to do, is it?
Helen: No, no, it's not. Tim, I want to apologise for the way I
spoke to you the other day.
Tim: Oh yeah?
Helen: Yeah. I was well out of order. I've been having a hard
time lately but that's no excuse. I'm sorry.
Tim: Thanks Helen. Well I suppose I should say sorry too.
I'm unemployed but it's not the end of the world. And
I put you in a difficult position, asking for a discount.
Helen: That's OK. Would a slap-up meal make us friends
again?
Tim: Oh go on then!

Episode 103: You voted that: they would go to an Italian restaurant

Episode 103: Helen's treat
Waitress: And for the gentlemen?
Khalid: I have the spaghetti.
Tim: And the cheese and tomato pizza for me.
Waitress: And to drink?
Helen: Oh, a bottle of bubbly, thanks.
Khalid: What do we celebrate?
Helen: Our anniversary. It might seem like yesterday but
it's actually almost two years since Tim, Alice and I
started sharing the flat.
Tim: Doesn't time fly?
Alice: A toast!
Khalid: To friends old and new.
Helen: We've had our ups and downs but here's to absent
friends and mates right here who won't let you
down.
All: To friends!
Helen: And don't forget, this meal's on me Tim.
Tim: Thanks Helen. You're a real pal.

Episode 104: the correct phrase was: friends old and new
Episode 104: A mini-break*
Alice: Helen! I've got great news for us!
Helen: What is it? Is there another letter from Michal? Let me
see!
Alice: No, forget Michal! It's something much better! And
anyway, I said 'great news for us'. So, do you
remember my friend Gabrielle?
Helen: The one who lives in Paris?
Alice: Right! Well, she's invited us over there for a visit. So,
what do you say?
Helen: Oh, I don't know. I'm not sure Alice.
Alice: Come on Helen! It'll be good for you, and it'll stop you
moping over Michal and his silly letter! It's Paris, the
Champs lyses, the Eiffel Tower!
Helen: Well, I do need to unwind a little bit and a mini-break
would be fun but I don't know.
 * This episode was written by Ana Paula from Brazil,
winner of our Flatmates writing competition

Episode 105: you voted that: Alice and Helen will go to Paris
Episode 105: Alice swallows her pride
Alice: Thanks for agreeing to meet me.
Paul: That's ok, what's on your mind?
Alice: You must know. I flew off the handle the other morning
and I just wanted to say how sorry I was. I wanted
everything to go well with me and Ellie, but then she
said she didn't like me and I overreacted and and ..
Paul: And I was tired but that's no excuse for my behaviour
either. I don't think I realised just how badly shaken
I've been since Lucy left me. I knew I was being
overprotective of Ellie but I just couldn't help myself.
Alice: Oh Paul. What a mess we're in!
Paul: I'm so sorry Alice.
Alice: Can we try again?

Episode 106: the vote was a tie: Paul and Alice will and won't keep seeing each other

Episode 106: Asking for help

Prof Come in Helen. How are you?
Lewis:
Helen: There's no point saying 'I'm fine' is there?
Prof Not unless it's true. But I don't think you'd have
Lewis: made an appointment with me if everything was OK.
Am I right?
Helen: As ever, Professor Lewis, as ever.
Prof So what's on you mind?
Lewis:
Helen: I've been neglecting my studies and I want to get
back on the right track.
Prof Well that IS good news. What's brought on this
Lewis: change of heart?
Helen: Heart's the right word. Mine is broken and I need to
get over it.
Prof So you want my help not because you're interested
Lewis: in your studies but simply as a way to distract you
from a failed romance?
Helen: No!
Episode 107: you voted that: Professor Lewis will help Helen

Episode 107: Khalid lends a hand

Alice: Oh what are you up to today, Khalid?
Khalid: I'm helping Helen out by taking the cat to the vets.
Alice: Oh Khalid. That's so sweet of you but...
Khalid: Helen's very worried about Bronka.
Alice: 'Bronka'? Khalid listen, I don't want to talk about
Helen behind her back but you need to know a couple
of things. First off, the cat's called Kitty or Coco. It
was Michal who called her Bronka. And secondly, the
last time Helen was a bit down in the dumps she
claimed the cat was sick then too but the vet said
there was nothing wrong with her.
Khalid: But it might be different this time. Maybe Bronka
really is ill.
Alice: Khalid!

Episode 108: you voted that: Khalid will take the cat to the vets

Episode 108: Sight-seeing

Helen: The guidebook says 'The Eiffel Tower weighs 7,300
tons and is 324 metres tall'.
Alice: Really?
Helen: Yes, but who cares about the facts and figures, let's go
up!
Alice: Up there? Oh it's so much nicer seeing it from the
ground. Tell me more about this fascinating piece of
architecture.
Helen: Mmh, let's see, 'The tower can sway up to 7
centimetres in the wind.'
Alice: Oh no! I'm definitely not going up now.
Helen: You can't come to Paris and not go up the Eiffel Tower.
Alice: Just watch me!
Helen: You're not scared, are you Alice?
Alice: The technical term is acrophobia, if you must know.
Helen: Oh come on, take my hand. We'll go up slowly, I
promise.
Alice: No!
Episode 109: you voted that: Alice will go up the Eiffel Tower

Episode 109: A visit to the vet

Vet: And is Kitty an indoor or an outdoor cat?
Khalid: Both really. She stays in at night but she's out most
off the day, playing with other cats.
Vet: Right, walk along here Kitty. Now, mm, you see?
She's limping. Let's have another look at that front
paw. Ah yes, see here - there's some swelling.
Khalid: What happen?
Vet: I'm not sure exactly but it's likely she was in a fight,
probably with another cat, or maybe she just stood on
something sharp, like a piece of glass.
Khalid: Will she be alright?
Vet: Oh yes. You just need to give her these antibiotics -
twice a day for the next five days.
Khalid: Thanks very much.
Vet: Ah, it's a pleasure. Bye Kitty!

Episode 110: the correct sentence was: playing with other cats

Episode 110: Home again

Helen: And then, she really did make it up to the top!
Khalid: Congratulations Alice! You are brave!
Alice: Thank you!
Helen: So, how were things back here. Did you boys manage
to look after yourselves alright?
Khalid: We had a great time and Tim's got some good news.
Helen: Oh what?
Tim: My guardian angel seems to have come to my rescue
once again.
Helen: What happened?
Tim: Well, Janet Hall phoned to say she's got a job she
thinks I might like but she wouldn't tell me what it
was. She says I have to meet her so we can talk
about it.
Alice: So are you going to?
Tim: What do you think?
Episode 111: you voted that: Tim will meet up with Janet

Episode 111: Time for coffee

Tim: Thanks for inviting me out for coffee. It's good to get
out of the flat for a bit.
Janet: I hope you're keeping yourself busy.
Tim: Well, I'm trying to but sometimes it's a bit difficult to
get motivated.
Janet: I know it is Tim but it's important to keep your spirits
up. And I hope I can help on that score.
Tim: Oh Janet, you're too kind.
Janet: Well, what's an old gal meant to do? I see you as my
special little project. Now, tell me honestly. What is it
you want to do with your life? How would you like to
earn a living?
Tim: Well, you know Janet, I've always seen myself as a bit
of a ...

Episode 112: you voted that: Tim saw himself as a bit of 'a self-made man'
Episode 112: A proposition
Janet: Sorry?
Tim : I said 'I've always seen myself as a bit of a self-made
man'.
Janet: So a guy who's not afraid of hard work.
Tim: Exactly! It's just that there hasn't been much hard
work around lately.
Janet: Well, what if I told you you're wrong?
Tim: I'd love to be wrong about that.
Janet: Well, a dear friend of mine is retiring and heading off
to the sun. He's looking for someone to take over the
reins of his small business. And I thought you might
just be the man for the job.
Tim: But how could I? I mean, I'd need some money to
start with. How would I do it? A business all of my
own?
Janet: Tim. What do you say?

Episode 113: you voted that: Tim will take up the offer
Episode 113: Study time
John: Hi Helen! I haven't seen you in the library for ages.
What are you doing here?
Helen: I've got a ton of work from Professor Lewis and I need
to make a start on it. I'm surprised to see you working
here so late.
John: Oh I'm a changed man! Not that you'd have noticed.
You've been a million miles away for ages.
Helen: Yeah. I have. So what made you knuckle down?
John: Well, the prof gave me a good talking to about the
whole photocopying incident.
Helen: What did she say?
John: Look, why don't we nip out for a coffee and I'll tell you
the whole gruesome tale?
Helen: Oh I shouldn't really.
John: Come on, five minutes won't hurt!
Episode 115: you voted that: Helen overheard Alice's confession
Episode 115: A turnaround
John: Well, an invite to the flat. I never thought you'd ask.
I'll put the kettle on for you, me and Alice.
Helen: Oh perfect. Just what I need. Now I know you're
desperate to tell me about the professor.
John: Only if you're sure.
Helen: Come on.
John: Well, basically she said if I knuckled down, she'd turn
a blind eye to my little indiscretion.
Helen: So have you changed?
John: What do you think? I don't want to get kicked out! Do
you?
Helen: No! But I'm finding it hard to get back into the books.
John: I was exactly the same. But it does get easier,
eventually.
Helen: John, can I ask you a favour?
John: Sure.
Helen: How would you feel about having a study-buddy?

Episode 116: you voted that: John will help Helen study
 Episode 116: Khalid's DIY
Tim: What's all that banging about?
Khalid: Oh I didn't realise you were in. I thought I had the
flat to myself. Do you like the new shelves?
Tim: You can't just decide to start hammering things into
walls. You need to get permission first. Have you
checked with the landlord?
Khalid: Of course I have. Calm down Tim. I got his number
from Helen, gave him a call and he gave me the
thumb up.
Tim: Oh OK. Well in that case. Can I give you a hand?
Khalid: Sure, I need to checking if this one is straight.
Tim: Well, let me just put these books on it here and see
if...
Khalid: No, wait, wait!
Tim: Sorry, was I a bit too quick?

Episode 117: Khalid's correct phrase was: I had the flat to myself
Episode 117: Alice and Paul talk
Alice: Oh good evening Dr Laver.
Paul: Alice, how are you?
Alice: Exhausted. Just finished another long shift.
Paul: Yes it's been busy here lately.
Alice: I haven't seen you for ages. You're not avoiding me are
you?
Paul: Oh Alice. I've got such a lot on just now juggling
work and the children and half-term coming up too.
There's just not enough of me to go around. I feel I'm
constantly running just to stand still.
Alice: Oh, I know it must be difficult but I can give you a
hand. I know the babysitting wasn't great last time but
I can help out in other ways. Look, how about a quick
drink and we can talk about it?

Episode 118: you voted that: Alice and Paul will go for a drink
Episode 118: Tim meets the owner
Tim: Are you Henry, the owner?
Henry: Yes. You must be Tim. Janet's told me all about you.
Tim: Oh good things, I hope.
Henry: Well, the key words were 'honest', 'hard-working' and
'down on his luck'.
Tim: I couldn't have put it better myself.
Henry: Well you can't help having a bit of bad luck now and
again; that's life. But honesty and a willingness to
graft hard? Now, those are traits you don't find every
day.
Tim: Really?
Henry: Yes. You know, this cafe's been very good to me. I've
made some great friends, had a lot of laughs and I've
even managed to make a bob or two. So, take a deep
breath and tell me, do you fancy having a go at being
the boss?

Episode 119: you voted that: Tim will be a good manager

 Episode 119: A quiet drink
Paul: So here's your gin and tonic. Cheers!
Alice: Cheers! Here's to holidays. I've got a few days off next
week. I can't wait for a break from work.
Paul: That'll be nice. I wish I was as enthusiastic about half-
term!
Alice: Have you got any plans?
Paul: Well, I've got a few activities planned for both Jake and
Ellie but I have to work on Tuesday and Wednesday
and I do want to spend some quality time with Jake. I
think we need some father-son time alone.
Alice: Well, I could help out there, if you like.
Paul: How so?
Alice: Well, maybe I could mend a few bridges with Ellie and
we could have some girly fun at the same time.

Episode 120: you voted that: Alice and Ellie will enjoy themselves together
Episode 120: The bank manager
Manager: So, why should the bank lend you this money?
Tim: Well, I've been saving here for almost five years.
Manager: But haven't you been unemployed recently?
Tim: Yes but I've been living on my savings, not using
an overdraft. I'm a reliable customer and I think
my new business is an excellent investment. A
business loan would be good for me and good for
the bank.
Manager: Well your current account does look healthy, that's
true. What about credit cards? Do you rely on
plastic much?
Tim: I've got one but I always pay off my balance every
month.
Manager: Well let me look at your proposal in more detail
and I'll get back to you soon.

Episode 121: you voted that: The bank will give Tim a loan
Episode 121: Pony riding
Ellie: Watch me Alice! Look how fast I'm going!
Alice: Wow! You're doing really well Ellie.
Instructor: OK and walk! Good Dusty, good Ellie. And halt.
Now, dismount Ellie.
Ellie: Oh that was fantastic! I love Dusty. She's the
best horse in the world. Isn't she beautiful?
Alice: She certainly is. So have you enjoyed yourself?
Ellie: Oh Alice it was brilliant. Thank you so much.
Alice: Oh it's my pleasure. I'm glad you had fun. I did
too.
Instructor: OK, enough of the love-fest you two. There's a
horse that needs to be untacked and a stable that
needs mucking out. Are you ready to get to work
young lady?

Episode 122: you voted that: Ellie will help with the horse
 Episode 122: Mucking out
Instructor: Horses have thick coats so you can brush quite
hard, do you see? Do you want to try Ellie?
Ellie: Yes please. Oh Alice, isn't Dusty's coat gorgeous?
Alice: It certainly is and you're grooming her really well.
Ellie: Alice, can I ask you something?
Alice: Course you can my dear.
Ellie: Do you like me?
Alice: Oh Ellie I think you're a lovely, smart, brave girl.
Ellie: It's just that I was a bit naughty when you were
baby-sitting me. My daddy told me off and I
thought maybe you'd fallen out with me.
Alice: Well I was angry with you, that's true.
Ellie: Does that mean you're not my friend?
Alice: No Ellie, it's just that ...
Ellie: I'm sorry I was rude to you.

Episode 123: you voted that: Alice and Ellie will make up
Episode 123: Painting and decorating
Helen's
Dad: The shelves look great Khalid.
Khalid: Thank you. I enjoy working with my hands. I miss
doing practical things like this when I'm studying
all the time.
Dad: Well I have an idea which might suit us both.
Khalid: Really, what's that?
Dad: I hear you're not going back home over the
holidays.
khalid: Er, yes. It's too expensive and my family doesn't
celebrate Chrismas in Bahrain anyway.
Dad: Well, I was planning on doing some redecorating
on one of my other flats while my tenants were
away for Christmas.
Khalid Oh yes?
Dad: I could really use another pair of hands. Of course,
I wouldn't expect you to work for free. What do
you think?

Episode 124: you voted that: Khalid will help Helen's dad
 Episode 124: Secret Santa
Helen: It won't be long till Christmas is here. What does
everyone want to do to celebrate?
Tim: Let's do Secret Santa this year.
Khalid: What's that?
Alice: Well, we put everyone's name in a hat and then we
each pick one out.
Tim: But you don't say whose name you got.
Alice: Oh yes, that's all part of the secret. So then, once you
find out who your person is, you buy a Chirstmas
present for them.
Tim: So how much are we going to spend? You see, that's
all part of the Secret Santa too Khalid. All of us agree
to spend the same amount of money each. And it
makes it more fun if we don't spend too much. So,
how about a tenner?

Episode 125 : you voted that: the flatmates agree to spend 10 on Secret Santa presents
Episode 125: Opening prezzies
Khalid: Is everyone ready for Secret Santa before we all go
our separate ways for the holidays?
Alice: Yes! Shall I go first? Well, I wonder what's inside this
box. ... Oh a child's plastic pony. Very funny! Tim this
one's for you.
Tim: Mmm, what's this? It's soft, made of material. ... Ah!
It's an apron! Perfect! Helen here's yours.
Helen: Well, this is easy. It's a book. "Men are from Mars,
Women are from Venus". Is this supposed to help me
in my not very successful love life? Khalid here's
yours.
Khalid: It's small but quite heavily. And it's very noise ... It's
some nails and a new hammer! Fantastic! Thank you
Secret Santa.
All: Merry Christmas!

Episode 126: Khalid's correct phrase was: '...we all go our separate ways'
Episode 126: Decorating
Helens Right, that undercoat seems pretty dry now. Let's
Dad: get the paint ready. How many coats do you think
we'll need?
Khalid: Well the walls seem quite - whats the word? -
porous. We might need two.
Dad: So have you done much of this before?
Khalid: My uncle's a painter and a decorator back home
and I used to help him out during the holidays.
Dad: Well, it's certainly nice to have some professional
help for a change.
Khalid: You know, I need to start thinking about a business
project to do for my college work. Do you think I
could write mine on this redecorating?
Dad: I don't see why not. But who is the project
manager, eh? Is it you or me?
Khalid: Oh I think it's a joint effort, don't you?

Episode 127: you voted that: both Khalid and Helen's dad are the project managers
 Episode 127: An unwanted gift
Assistant: Happy New Year madam. How can I help you?
Helen: I'd like to return this jumper please.
Assistant: I see. Is there anything wrong with it?
Helen: Nothing except the colour, the shape and the size!
Assistant: And do you have the receipt?
Helen: No, you see it was a Christmas present.
Assistant: Well if you just get the receipt from whoever gave
you the gift, then come back to us, we'll be happy
to give you a refund.
Helen: But my mum gave it to me.
Assistant: Can't you just ask her for the receipt then?
Helen: Well that's the problem. My mum gives me a
dreadful jumper every Christmas and I don't want
to hurt her feelings.
Assistant: Well, without a receipt there's not much I can do,
sorry.

Episode 128: you voted that: Helen won't tell her Mum about the jumper
Episode 128: First day jitters
Khalid: So it's your first day at the cafe today. What are you
feeling?
Tim: Excited and terrified!
Khalid: You'll be fine. Don't worry.
Tim: That's easy for you to say. You're not taking over
from Mr Nice Guy.
Khalid: Tim you're a great guy! Those people in the cafe are
lucky to have someone likes you coming in to work
with them.
Tim: Oh that's nice of you to say. But what if they don't
like me?
Khalid: You're the manager. They don't have to like you.
Tim: But I want them to.
Khalid: Look, just relax, be yourself. It'll be OK. Now have
you got everything? Are you ready to go?
Tim: I suppose so.
Khalid: Chin up! Good luck, bye then!
Tim: Bye Thanks.

Episode 129: the correct phrase was: They don't have to like you
 Episode 129: A box of chocs
Alice: Morning! Oh at last, I'm back home after a
killer night shift.
Khalid: Want me to put the kettle on?
Alice: Oh thanks. You're a star! And here's a reward
for making the tea!
Khalid: What's that?
Alice: A box of yummy chocs.
Khalid: That's not like you, healthy nurse Alice,
bringing something so naughty into the flat!
Alice: I'm not that much of a health nut.
Khalid: That's not what Tim told me!
Alice: Oh don't believe everything he tells you!
Anyway, dig in.
Khalid: No, you first. What do you fancy?
Alice: Oh I'll have an orange cream. Which one do
you want?
Khalid: Toffee's my favourite. I love the way it's so
mmh chewy ... oh no ... my filling's come out!
Alice: Oh I'll call the dentist and get you an
appointment right away.
Khalid: No I hate dentists!

Episode 130: you voted that: Alice will make Khalid go to the dentist
Episode 130: A note in the kitchen
Helen: Hiya! Where is everyone? Mm Bronka do you
know where they've all gone? I know it's Tim's
first day at the cafe but Alice should be back
from her night shift and Khalid doesn't go to
college till later. Oh there's a note.
'Hi Helen. Am holding Khalid's hand at the
dentist. He's as scared of the drill as I am of
heights. See you later, Alice. PS Help yourself to
the chocolates. Don't think Khalid will be
wanting any more!'
Oh scrummy! Now, what do you think Bronka?
Am I going to be good and stick to my New
Year's resolution or will I just stuff my face with
chocolates right now and start my diet
tomorrow?

Episode 131 : you voted that: Helen will start her diet tomorrow
 Episode 131: Confusing coffees
Tim: Er... right, OK. I think I've got that straight.
Customer: Eh, good. Well, that didn't take long. Now
where is Henry?
Tim: Oh, he's on easy street now; he's retired.
I'm the new Henry. I'm Tim. I've taken over
from him. Nice to meet you.
Customer: You too. I'm sure you'll work out fine. Now,
if we could just have our drinks sometime
before 12 o'clock today?
Tim: Oh yeah right. Sally, can I have a er
cappuccino double and a coffee with low-fat
milk?
Sally: Don't you mean a double espresso and a
skinny latte? Well, that's what they usually
have.
Tim: Oh Sally you're right. I will get my head
round this new jargon soon, I promise!
Sally: See, it's not as easy as it looks now, is it?

Episode 132: You voted that - Sally thinks Tim is a bit stupid
Episode 132: Childhood traumas
Dentist: Now the receptionist told me you're a bit
frightened of dentists. Is that right?
Khalid: Yes I'm terrified actually.
Dentist: Well I hope I can change your mind about me!
So first of all, let me ask you a few questions
about your dental history.
Khalid: OK, if you think it will help.
Dentist: I'm sure it will. Now can you remember your
first visit to the dentist?
Khalid: Yes, I was only young but I had to have a ... a
filling.
Dentist: And why was that?
Khalid: I ate lots of sweets when I was a boy. You
see, I've always loved sugary things.
Dentist: Go on.
Khalid: But the dentist didn't explain anything. He
switched on the drill and when that horrible
noise started, I just started screaming!

Episode 133: You voted that the dentist will say - No wonder you were frightened!
 Episode 133: Fighting the fear
Dentist: No wonder you were frightened!
Khalid: Exactly! It was terrible.
Dentist: And every visit to the dentist has been awful
since then, right?
Khalid: Precise!
Dentist: Well, I don't know how long it's been since you
visited a dentist but, you know, technology
has moved on a lot in the last few years and
us dentists have learned lots of ways to help
nervous patients too.
Khalid: But can you stop me shake just thinking about
the drill?
Dentist: I can try. Now I'm going to replace your filling
and I'll be using this drill. While I'm doing that,
I want you to concentrate really hard on
wiggling each of your toes in turn. Will you do
that?
Khalid: Er... I'll try.
Dentist: Oh come on. A bit more enthusiasm ... ready?

Episode 134: Khalid's correct sentence was - It was terrible

Episode 134: Tim's management style
Tim: Oh, that was a long day Sally. Sorry you had to
babysit me the whole time. I just thought it was
important to get my feet wet right from the start.
Sally: So I saw.
Tim: I don't know what kind of manager Henry was
but I ...
Sally: The best.
Tim: Oh I should have seen that one coming! But I
don't want to be him. I need to find my own way
to manage. That's why I jumped in today and
waited on the customers. I need to know what
it's like at the coal-face.
Sally: Well, that's a novel way to run an empire! I don't
know that all the staff will like it though.
Tim: We'll just have to wait and see. Now how about a
cuppa just for us two?

Episode 135: You voted that - Sally will have tea with Tim
 Episode 135: A mobile mystery
Alice: So how was it?
Khalid: I can't quite believe I'm saying this but it
actually wasn't that bad!
Alice: Really? That dentist must have been
something special. Oh, sorry Khalid, excuse
me. Oh it's Paul. Hello darling. Haven't heard
from you in ages. What have you been up to?
Woman: Who am I speaking to?
Alice: I beg your pardon? Who am I? Who are you,
more like it?
Woman: No, I asked you first.
Alice: No, you phoned me. So you must know who I
am but I don't know who you are. You're
calling from Dr Paul Laver's phone. Have you
stolen it?
Woman: If there's any stealing going on, it's you who's
doing it.
Alice: What are you talking about?
Woman: Home wrecker, husband stealer!
Alice: Mrs Laver? Lucy?

Episode 136: You voted that - Alice will tell Paul about the phone call
Episode 136: An empty box
Tim: Oh chocolates, brilliant! Just what the new
manager needs to get his energy level back up.
Oh no! Who'd leave an empty box here just to
tease me, eh Kitty?
Helen: Hi Tim. How was your first day?
Tim: Hard work but pretty good fun actually. You
don't look great. Are you OK?
Helen: I feel awful.
Tim: Anything to do with this empty box of
chocolates, per chance?
Helen: How did you guess? I'm supposed to be on a
diet but every time temptation comes my way,
my resolve crumbles. I've got no backbone,
that's my trouble.
Tim: Oh don't be so hard on yourself.
Helen: Easy for you to say. You can eat what you like
and you never seem to put on a pound.
Tim: That's true but why don't you ... ?

Episode 137: You voted that - Tim advises Helen to take up a sport
 Episode 137: The elephant in the corner
Paul: But then he said he was suddenly better and he
didn't need to see me!
Alice: Incredible! Now we can go on making small talk
like this all evening if you like, but I'd rather we
tackled that big old elephant in the corner.
Paul: What elephant is that then?
Alice: Lucy. And before you say it, I'm not implying that
your ex-wife is a big fat animal.
Paul: Alice, I've no idea what you're talking about.
Alice: You mean she didn't tell you?
Paul: Didn't tell me what?
Alice: That she used your mobile to call me and harass
me.
Paul: I know she's having a tough time just now. She's
really missing us all being together as a family.
But she wouldn't do something like that. She'd
tell me if she did.
Alice: Paul, ...

Episode 138: You voted that Alice will say, "you're so naive sometimes"
Episode 138: Second thoughts
Alice: Paul, you're so naive sometimes.
Paul: I'm more realistic than you think I am Alice.
Alice: What?
Paul: It's just that Lucy's having second thoughts
about the divorce.
Alice: Well it's too late now to change her mind. You did
tell her that?
Paul: Not exactly.
Alice: Not exactly? You're not thinking about getting
back together with her?
Paul: Well she asked me to reconsider. She said we'd
had a trial separation before and maybe now it
was time to think about a trial living together
period; see if we could be a family again.
Alice: Paul!
Paul: We're trying to make our marriage work. It was a
real one, Alice, with two lovely kids. It's them I'm
thinking about.
Alice: But what about us?

Episode 139: You voted that - Alice will finish with Paul
 Episode 139: The chef's hat
Chef: And here's one egg and chips.
Tim: Thanks. And can I have a double cheeseburger
when you're ready. Em Jack, are you sure this
egg is cooked enough? It looks a little bit runny
to me.
Jack: What's that on your head?
Tim: Nothing.
Jack: Yeah I thought so. There's no chef's hat there, is
there?
Tim: No, of course not. I just thought the egg looked a
little bit ...
Jack: Look! Do I think about managing the staff? Do I
think about timesheets and stock-taking?
Tim: No.
Jack: Well then, why don't you think about them, and
just leave me to think about my eggs? That's my
job!
Tim: OK. Calm down Jack.
Jack: You know, Henry never interfered like that.
Tim: No I'm sure he didn't.

Episode 140: You voted that - Tim was being fair to Jack
Episode 140: Which sport?
Khalid: What are you up to?
Helen: Oh, just looking at what's on offer at the sports
centre.
Khalid: How come?
Helen: Well I promised myself that I was going to get
fit. I want to do a sport. I just don't know which
one.
Khalid: Well, have you thought about if you like team
sports or individual ones?
Helen: I don't mind really.
Khalid: Do you like swimming or diving?
Helen: Neither, I can't swim!
Khalid: What about martial arts, boxing or
weightlifting?
Helen: Can you see me doing any of them?
Khalid: No, not really. Well what sports do you like
watching then?
Helen: I really enjoyed the tennis when I went to
Wimbledon last summer.
Khalid: So maybe a racquet sport then?
Helen: Perfect! But which one?

Episode 141: You voted that - Helen will have a go at playing tennis
 Episode 141: Late again
Jack: Hiya Sally. Hello Tim.
Sally: Right, I'm off. I have to run or I'll be late for
college. Bye!
Tim: Bye Sally! So Jack, what time do you call this?
This is your third late appearance this week.
Jack: I'm only 10 minutes late.
Tim: 10 minutes makes a lot of difference to Sally.
Jack: Oh Sally, Sally, Sally. That's all I ever hear
around here.
Tim: Well, maybe if you worked as hard as she did,
you'd hear your name a bit more.
Jack: And maybe if you stopped getting on my wick, I'd
want to come in a bit more. I might even turn up
on time.
Tim: Punctuality isn't an optional extra, you know. If
you're late one more time, I'll ...
Jack: You'll what?
Tim: I'll ...

Episode 142: You voted that - Tim will fire Jack

Episode 142: Booking a court
Manager: Hello Sports World. How can I help you?
Helen: Do you have any courts free for Monday
evening at 7.30 please?
Manager: Oh yes, we have plenty available then.
Helen: Good. And can we hire racquets and balls at
the court?
Manager: Oh yes, we can provide you with all that.
Now, how many courts do you want to book?
Helen: Can you hang on for a minute? OK guys
listen. I'm just booking the court for Alice
and me. So for the last time, are you two in
as well?
Tim: Oh I don't know, it's been years since I've
played tennis.
Khalid: But it would be fun. The girls against the
boys and a few games of mixed doubles.
How about it Tim?

Episode 143: You voted that - All the flatmates will play tennis
 Episode 143: Marriage vows
Paul: So, how are you?
Alice: Not great. I've been thinking about us a lot. And
you know what?
Paul: What?
Alice: I think Lucy's right. If there's any way you two
can save your marriage, you've got to give it a
go.
Paul: I know that's the right thing to do but a part of
me just wants to say "No!" She was the one who
left me!
Alice: I know but vows are vows.
Paul: Can we still be friends?
Alice: No. I don't think so Paul.
Paul: We're both adults. Surely we can break up and
still be friends.
Alice: I've got enough friends. I was looking for
something else with you. And if I can't have that,
well, I just don't think I can see you anymore.
Goodbye Dr Laver.

Episode 144: You voted that - Alice will treat Paul professionally at the hospital
Episode 144: A call from China
Helen's
mum: So how are you my dear?
Helen: Pretty good mum.
Mum: That's nice to hear. I know it's been difficult
getting over that boy Michal. But I've noticed
that you seem a bit more cheerful these days.
You're working harder at uni. And you've got
that nice boy John to help you too.
Helen: Yeah, I suppose that's true. So what's new
with you?
Mum: Well your grandma phoned me the other day.
She really wants you to go over to Beijing and
visit her soon.
Helen: Oh I'd love to see laolao.
Mum: But the flight to China is expensive. I'm not
sure if we can afford it just now. I need to
talk it over with your father.
Helen: Please mum! Please!

Episode 145: You voted that - Helen's dad will let her go to China
 Episode 145: Report Writing
Khalid: How was your day Tim?
Tim: Awful! I can see I've got a right handful with
Jack, the chef.
Khalid: What's the problem?
Tim: Well, he turned up late again and he really
seemed annoyed when I took him to task about
it.
Khalid: So you're having a trouble asserting your
authority as a manager, are you?
Tim: Exactly!
Khalid: Well, we've been study employee relations at
college this week. Maybe some of my notes
could help you.
Tim: Fantastic Khalid. That's just what I need. How
can I thank you?
Khalid: Well, I'm just finishing my project report about
working with Helen's dad. Would you check it to
see if I've made any mistakes?
Tim: No problems mate. And who knows? I might
even learn a thing or two in the process!

Episode 146: Khalid's correct sentence was - 'to see if I've made'
Episode 146: A chat about money
Helen's
dad: Hi, how are my two favourite girls then?
Helen's Perfect. We were just having some girly time
mum: together.
Dad: Oh sorry to cramp your style.
Helen: No, don't worry dad. Actually you've come
home just at the right time. Hasn't he mum?
Mum: Well yes. We were talking about Helen having
a trip to China this summer.
Dad: Do you think I'm made of money? The
Olympics will be on then. A flight to Beijing
will cost a fortune!
Mum: And that's why I think there should be some
strings attached. One, Helen gets down to
some serious work at university. Two, she
passes all her exams. And three, she pays
something towards her fare.
Dad: Well that seems like a reasonable
arrangement to me. What do you think
Helen?

Episode 147: You voted that - Helen will agree to the conditions
 Episode 147: Being professional
Helen: Aren't you changing for tennis, Alice?
Alice: Oh, I'm not feeling very sporty. Can you find
someone else to make up the numbers?
Helen: No I can't. I've booked the court. Come on.
Alice: I'm knackered. I've had a hard day. I think I
just need a quiet night in.
Helen: There's something else, isn't there?
Alice: I saw Paul today.
Helen: You see him all the time at work.
Alice: We discussed some patients and I took careful
notes on their treatment programmes. I was
extremely professional.
Helen: Course you were. And then he asked you out
tonight. And now you want to bail out on me.
Alice: We've split up and ...
Helen: What?

Episode 148: You voted that Alice will say - "I hate working with him"
Episode 148: In Alice's shoes
Alice: We've split up and ... I hate working with him.
Helen: I'm not surprised. When did you break up?
Alice: A few days ago.
Helen: Why didn't you tell me?
Alice: I kept hoping he'd call to say he'd made a
mistake.
Helen: But he didn't.
Alice: He's gone back to Lucy.
Helen: His wife who walked out on him? Alice, he's got
no backbone. You're better off without him.
Alice: Do you really think so?
Helen: Yes and I think it's time for some drastic action.
Some fresh air, a few friends and an hour or two
of not thinking about him. I've been in your
shoes and I know what I'm talking about. I
insist you come out with us now.
Alice: Oh don't make me!

Episode 149: You voted that Alice will play tennis - 'and feel better for now'
 Episode 149: Mixed doubles
Tim: 40-15. I'll serve this one out wide Alice. You
keep close to the net. That's Helen's weakness.
The match is ours if I can hold this serve.
Alice: Show no mercy partner.
Khalid: What's our strategic here?
Helen: I'm just trying to get the ball over the net.
Khalid: Who knew they would be so good?
Helen: Talk about hiding your light under a bushel. It's
not fair!
Tim: When you're ready.
Helen: Go for it.
Khalid: Out! 40-30.
Alice: It was in. I saw it.
Khalid: Alice it bounced right beside me. It was out a
mile.
Tim OK. No point getting het up Alice. Second
serve.
Helen Too fast for me.
Tim 6-2, 6-1. We are the champions!
Helen Congratulations. See Alice, I told you you'd
enjoy yourself.
Alice Thanks Helen. I just wish work was this easy.

Episode 150: Khalid should have said - "What's our strategy?"

Episode 150: A wild tale
Jack: Sorry I'm late boss but you wouldn't believe the
journey I've had.
Tim: I'm running round like a headless chicken here. I
don't have time to listen to any more of your wild
tales Jack.
Jack: It's not a tale, it's the truth. Just listen.
Tim: The time for listening is over. I told you last week
what would happen if you were late again.
Jack: But there was an accident ...
Tim: I'm going to have to let you go.
Jack: You can't fire me!
Tim: Jack, it's time to pack up your apron and try your
luck in some other kitchen.
Jack: You'll regret this. Don't you know who I am?
Tim: Don't make me laugh.
Jack: You'll be laughing on the other side of your face
after I make a phone call.

Episode 151: you voted that - Jack will phone his uncle Henry, the ex-owner
 Episode 151: A lovely mother
Alice: Matron asked me to look after you today.
Molly: Thanks Alice. It's always a bit nerve-wracking,
the first day on a new ward.
Alice: Don't worry, we don't bite! ... Oh, Doctor Laver,
this is Molly.
Dr Ah, our new nurse. Let's do the rounds so I can
Laver: see you in action.
Molly: Right Doctor. I've never had to look after such
young babies before. I'm quite nervous really.
Dr Nothing to it. Just pick one up and have a nice
Laver: little chat.
Molly: Ah, hello there baby-face. What have you been
up to today?
Dr See? You're a natural. I'm sure you'll make a
Laver: lovely mother one day Molly.
Alice: Oh, what a creep! He said those exact words to
me! I thought he was being genuine. Should
have realised he was just using some phoney
chat up line.

Episode 152: you voted that - Alice will stay on the children's ward
Episode 152: A blast from the past
Tim: So, what's new with you Henry?
Henry: I don't quite know how to put this. It's very
awkward.
Tim: Come on, you can tell me.
Henry: It's about a young relative of mine. I hate to
ask but I was wondering if you might give him a
job.
Tim: Well being related to you is a great reference
for a start. Any experience in the catering
trade?
Henry: He's worked as a chef actually.
Tim: Perfect! Where? Any place I'd have heard of?
Henry: Your very own establishment Tim. It's my
young and rather head-strong nephew Jack I'm
talking about.
Tim: Henry! You don't ask for much, do you?
Henry: Please, give him one more chance. For me?
Tim: I'm between a rock and a hard place. I'll need
to think it over.

Episode 153: you voted that - Tim will take Jack back
 Episode 153: Revision time
John: Ready for our revision quiz?
Helen: Oh, I hope so.
John: OK, let's get cracking. Right, erm ... give me
three examples of resources.
Helen: Time, money and skill.
John: Very good. And what does the law of demand
state?
Helen: That generally price and quantity demanded in
a market are inversely related.
John: Which, in normal language, means?
Helen: Oh, erm ... as the price of something goes up,
fewer people demand it or want it.
John: Oh you're on a roll now. You'll do fine in your
test.
Henry: If I don't, Prof Lewis will kill me!
Tim: And don't forget there's a plane ticket in the
balance too.
Helen: Don't remind me. I promised my dad I'd get
more than 90% in this test. Hope I wasn't too
rash.

Episode 154: you voted that - Helen will get more than 90% in her test
Episode 154: A change of scenery
Matron: So what's brought on this request for a
transfer Alice?
Alice: Oh nothing in particular, Matron.
Matron: You've been doing so well with the new borns.
You really seem to have the knack with them.
And we get great feedback about you from the
parents too.
Alice: I do enjoy that part of my job you know,
helping the mums and dads.
Matron: So if you're not unhappy, why do you want to
get away from us all of a sudden?
Alice: I just think I'd like to get more experience of
different types of nursing.
Matron: Aren't you forgetting how varied the work is
here on the children's ward? I'm sorry but
we're incredibly short-staffed at the moment
as you know. So I think I'll have to turn down
your request for now.

Episode 155: You voted that - Alice will feel frustrated when she goes back to the
ward
 Episode 155: Helen's results
John: Oh the prof's putting the exam results up on the
noticeboard.
Helen: I don't know if I can bear to look.
John: What are you worried about? You did plenty of
revision.
Helen: I know. It's just that the things I studied didn't
come up on the test.
John: Well you won't find out your mark dawdling
about here.
Helen: Why don't you go and find out how we did?
John: I'm not the one with a summer holiday on the
line.
Prof It looks like your new studying scheme is
L: working out for you both.
John: You mean we passed?
Prof Congratulations!
L:
Helen: That's great but actually I'm looking for a much
higher score than just a pass.
Prof Would being top of the class with 96% make
L: you happy?
Helen: Ecstatic! Beijing, here I come!

Episode 156: You voted that - Helen will stay with her grandma in China
Episode 156: Jack's back
Tim: And why exactly should I interview you?
Jack: Because I'm an experienced chef and that's what
you're looking for.
Tim: But I don't want someone who threatens me and
goes behind my back snivelling to influential
relatives when he can't take responsibility for his
actions.
Jack: I was desperate to keep my job.
Tim: But how do you think you made me feel, talking
to your uncle Henry?
Jack: Humiliated. I'm sorry Tim. I shouldn't have pulled
rank. I just didn't want to have to tell my parents
I'd stuffed up once again.
Tim: So you want to be able to hold down a job and
hold your head up high. I want a chef I can rely
on. I can keep my side of the bargain. Can you
keep yours?

Episode 157: You voted that - Both Tim and Jack will keep to their side of the
bargain
 Episode 157: Flying to China
Crew 1: Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, this
is your First Officer again. We will shortly
be starting our descent into Beijing. The
weather is reported to be cloudy, with a
temperature of 30 degrees Celsius. We
expect to land at 3.20pm, local time.
Passenger It's so exciting.
1:
Helen: Is this your first time to China?
Passenger Yes, we're on our honeymoon.
1:
Helen: Oh, congratulations!
Passenger Thanks. Do you live in Beijing?
2:
Helen: No but my grandma does. I'm visiting her.
Are you over for the Olympics?
Passenger We've got tickets for some of the track
1: events but we do want to do plenty of
sightseeing too. What would you
recommend?
Helen: Well it depends what you're after. Look,
why don't I give you my number and if
you'd like some local colour, maybe I could
help you out?

Episode 158: You voted that - Helen's new friends will call her
Episode 158: At the Forbidden City
Frank: It's amazing to think this was built over 500
years ago.
Rose: The colours are so vibrant.
Helen: Do you know that each one is a symbol?
Frank: In what way? Isn't yellow just yellow?
Helen: No Frank. Yellow was the colour of the Emperor
so practically all the roofs in the palace are
yellow.
Frank: Practically? Which ones aren't?
Helen: The library at the Pavilion of Literary Profundity
has black tiles because black was associated
with water and so people thought it would help
prevent fires.
Frank: This sight-seeing is making me hungry. Helen
would you like to come out for dinner with us
tonight?
Rose: Let us treat you, as a thank you for all you've
done for us in Beijing.
Helen: That would be lovely Rose. What do you fancy?
I've got a few ideas.
Last week: You voted that - Helen and her new friends will choose to eat in the
night food market
Episode 159: Chinese food
Frank: It's really lovely to meet your grandma
finally.
Grandma: Nimen hao.
Rose: Ni hao laolao.
Helen: Your Chinese is improving all the time Rose.
Rose: We'd never have come this far from our
hotel without you Helen. Thanks for bringing
us to the night market.
Frank: Everything looks delicious. I don't know
where to start. What's this?
Helen: You might want to give that one a miss.
Rose: Come on! We're game for anything!
Helen: Even testicles?
Frank: Mmm, maybe another time.
Grandma: Chuan zai Faguo, zhu zai Meiguo, chi zai
Zhongguo.
Rose: My Chinese isn't that good yet. What did
your grandma say?
Helen: It's an old Chinese saying - 'Fashion is in
France, living is in America, but eating is in
China!'
Frank: Isn't that the truth!

Last week: You voted that - Helen will stay in contact with Rose and Frank
Episode 160: Home sweet home
Tim: Hey, welcome back Helen. How was China?
Helen: Fantastic!
Tim: How was laolao?
Helen: She was on great form. I miss her so much
already.
Tim: Did you see any of the Games?
Helen: I watched a bit of them on TV.
Tim: Helen! I don't believe you!
Helen: Well there was so much else to see and do. I
made some really good friends over there and
we were just so busy all the time.
Tim: I hope you haven't forgotten about your friends
back here. It's Khalid's birthday next week,
remember?
Helen: Have we bought him anything yet?
Tim: No but Alice and I were talking about it and we
thought we could take him out somewhere
special.
Helen: Sounds great. Where were you thinking of?