Series 1 Episode 1 - Meeting Friends

In this first episode our friends meet up in a caf.

Series 1 Episode 2 Job Offer

Johnny, Olivia and Fadi all offer jobs to Harry. What should he do?

Johnny: Hello! Hello? Excuse me! Excuse me?

Olivia: Just sit down anywhere they dont have waiters in here!
Johnny: Oh, ok, is it ok if I sit here?
Olivia: Sure...but youll need to go to the counter if you want anything...
Johnny: Actually, Im not really here to eat, or anything. Im supposed to be meeting someone.
Olivia: Well, wait here long enough, most of London will come in...
Johnny: Sorry?
Olivia: Just joking.
Sarah: Excuse me, is anybody sitting here?
Olivia: I cant see anyone!
Sarah: Sorry?
Olivia: Just joking. Go ahead, sit down.
Sarah: Thanks.
Olivia: You might be waiting a while if you sit here.
Sarah: Sorry?
Olivia: There are no waiters here people usually just go up to the counter and order whatever they want.
Sarah: Oh...well...Im just supposed to be meeting someone here actually...
Olivia: Not him, by any chance?
Sarah: Who?
Olivia: This guy here!
Johnny: Hello!
Sarah: Oh. No...
Johnny: No...I am waiting to meet someone...but not you! Where are you from, anyway?
Sarah: Well, I live in London now, but Im originally from Shanghai.
Johnny: Thought so! Im from Hong Kong.
Olivia: Sorry to interrupt..but who are you both waiting for?
Johnny: Im waiting for my friend Harry...
Sarah: ...and Im waiting for my friend Magda...
Olivia: How interesting!
Johnny: Erm...whys that interesting?
Olivia: Because Harry and Magda are both friends of mine as well, and right now Im waiting for both of them too...and
here they are!
All: Hello
Olivia: Lets make this easier - Im Olivia!
Johnny: Im Johnny. Im a friend of...
Harry: ...mine. Hes a friend of mine. Im Harry.
Sarah: Ok! Im Sarah, and Im a friend of...
Magda: ...mine! Im Magda. Nice to meet you!
Olivia: This is complicated, isnt it? Shall I get some tea? I think well need a big pot, this might take some time. So,
how do we all know each other?

Harry: So how are things going, mate?

Johnny: Good. Things are good. Im really enjoying my job... lots of work, but Ill be rich in three years!
Harry: You work all the time. I dont know how you manage it. You should take a break some time, come and play
football with me!
Johnny: Too busy, mate, too busy. Venture capital its so exciting right now. All the opportunities opening up in
China. And Im here to make the most of it! You should think about changing your job, Harry get a piece of the
action!
Harry: Youre right... I'm always thinking about changing jobs... but I only know about computers, nothing else.
Johnny: There are lots of computer experts around. You need to specialise!
Harry: Perhaps youre right, but I really like my job.
Johnny: Is the money good?
Harry: Not bad...
Johnny: But not good?
Harry: Well, I could find a job that pays more, but I would enjoy it less...
Johnny: You could come and work for our company!
Harry: Hmmm... is that an offer?
Johnny: Yes... Im serious! Listen, Ill have a word with the human resources people tomorrow. I know there are some
vacancies at the moment in the IT team... youd easily get it. Have to go now, see you soon.
Harry: Yeah, cheers, see you mate.
Olivia: Hi there! You on your own?
Harry: Yeah, Johnnys just gone off to work...
Olivia: As always. Never stops, that boy.
Harry: Talking of which, what are you doing here? Shouldnt you be in the shop?
Olivia: Im just taking a break. Im fed up of standing in that shop selling shoes all day, to tell you the truth.
Harry: Theyre very nice shoes, though.
Olivia: All hand made, of course. But, like I say, I dont want to spend the rest of my life running that shop.
Harry: You could sell your shoes on the web.
Olivia: Thats right! Ive thought about that already...
Harry: Have you got anybody to set up a website for you?
Olivia: No but I did think... I was wondering... I dont suppose....
Harry: What?
Olivia: ...that youd be interested?
Harry: Me? Do your website for you?
Olivia: Well, yeah... Id like someone I know... someone I can trust...
Harry: Well, I guess I could do it, sure... Ill have to think...
Olivia: Hi Fadi! How are you doing? Do you know my friend Harry?
Fadi: No... nice to meet you!
Harry: Yeah... you too... cheers.
Olivia: Fadi works in the restaurant business, dont you Fadi?
Fadi: Well, sort of, not exactly... we supply food to lots of restaurants, but... I tell you... its a nightmare at the
moment...
Olivia: Oh dear. Whats the problem?
Fadi: Well, theres just too much work really... cant keep up. Its my dads business, but hes getting old now. My
uncle works with us too, but hes not really interested, so its all up to me... I cant keep track of whats coming in and
going out...
Harry: Sounds like you need a better stock management system!
Fadi: Yeah! Thats exactly what I was thinking how did you know that?
Harry: Thats my job, innit? I set up computerised stock management systems, all kinds of business IT solutions...
Fadi: Wow! Thats brilliant! Listen... seriously now... would you be interested in some work?
Harry: Erm... well... yeah!.... Thats three job offers in the last five minutes! What should I do?

Series 1 Episode 3 Kicked Out!

Harry sure is good at his job as he doesnt come cheap!

Series 1 Episode 4 We Have a Mission!

Sarah will be kicked out of her flat soon and so everyone is on a mission

Olivia: Hi there Harry!

Harry: Hello Olivia. Hows it going?
Olivia: Not bad...what are you reading?
Harry: Just checking the jobs page of the local newspaper...
Olivia: More? I thought you already had too many job offers to choose from...
Harry: Well, I have...but theres no harm in looking, is there?
Olivia: Suppose not.
Harry: Youve got to know whats going on...
Magda: Keep ahead of the game!
Harry: Exactly!
Magda: I think the internet is a better place to look for jobs, though...
Harry: Youre probably right, but I spend all day sitting in front of computers. Its nice to have a change every now and
then. So, Olivia, any more thoughts on what we talked about... your website?
Olivia: Yeah...well...like I said, Id love you to do it!
Harry: Great Id love to do it. Now then, normally, for a job like that, Id ask about a grand...
Olivia: A grand!
Magda: Whats a grand??
Olivia: A thousand pounds.
Magda: Phew! That sounds like a lot...
Olivia: It is!
Harry: It isnt really...thats what these things cost now...if you take into account the work Ill have to put into it, and all
my time...
Olivia: Maybe...
Harry: But anyway, because were friends, Ill do it for, say, seven fifty...?
Olivia: Seven hundred and fifty...hmm...well...can you let me think about that? Ill get back to you in a day or two.
Harry: Sure! No probs!
Fadi: Hi
All: Hi there!
Fadi: Hang on, Ill just get a coffee and then Ill be with you......ok, cheers! So, hows it going?
All: Good...fine...not bad!
Fadi: Harry thought any more about that offer?
Harry: Sure, yeah... Im up for it! Ill do it, no problems.
Fadi: Great, we really need it. What kind of costs are we looking at?
Harry: Well, the basic package will be fifteen hundred...
Fadi: Hmmmm....
Harry: Then for upgrades and maintenance, well, up to two five...
Fadi: Two thousand five hundred quid?
Magda: Quid?
Olivia: Pounds.
Fadi: You dont come cheap, do you Harry?
Harry: Im good at my job.
Fadi: Ill have to have a word with my uncle...see if I can clear it with him. Ill get back to you.
All: Hi there!
Olivia: Whats up Sarah?
Sarah: Just had some bad news...
Magda: Oh no! Whats the matter?
Sarah: Ive just been kicked out of my flat!
All: Oh no!
Magda: Kicked out?
Olivia: She has to leave...find another place to live...

Harry: Well Sarah, heres the paper...I was looking at jobs...but youll need the accommodation page!
Olivia: Hmmm, not very sensitive, Harry...
Harry: Have to go now...see you all!
All: Bye!
Olivia: Whats the problem with your flat, then Sarah?
Sarah: Well, I was renting a room in a shared house, but now the landlord has decided to sell the house, so we all have
to move out...
Magda: Oh no...that can be really difficult in London. Its so expensive here...
Sarah: I know, Im not sure Ill be able to afford it...
Olivia: Tell me about it!
Sarah: About what?
Olivia: Sorry...I just mean, I know how expensive life is!
Sarah: Whys that?
Magda: Olivia wants Harry to set up a website for her, but hes asked for loads of money!
Fadi: Yeah...me too!
Magda: I think hes greedy.
Fadi: Im not sure about that...hes a professional after all. Hes right to ask a reasonable amount for his work.
Olivia: Youre just like him, I can see...only interested in money!
Magda: Yeah, thats right...
Fadi: Leave off...Im not only interested in money. I like football too...
Olivia: I dont think I can afford it, but I dont know how to say no without offending him now.
Sarah: Do you think hell be offended?
Olivia: Perhaps...
Fadi: I shouldnt worry. Hes not a very sensitive guy, is he?
Olivia: No! I like him, though...
Fadi: Oh yeah?
Olivia: Not in that way...hes just a friend...
Fadi: Just a friend, eh?
Olivia: Are you jealous?
Fadi: Get out of here! Course Im not. Ive got lots of girlfriends...
Magda: And they only ever last for two weeks!
Fadi: I like to keep them keen!
Sarah: Oh yeah, sure...
Fadi: Listen, Olivia, if it makes it easier for you, I think Im going to take Harry up on his offer. Ill get him to do some
work for me, then it wont matter if you turn him down.
Sarah: I do some work for a website, Olivia. Its called DimSum.co.uk its for the Chinese community in Britain. I
could find out who does their website they might be cheaper.
Olivia: Could you do that for me? Id be really grateful.
Sarah: Sure, no problem.
Olivia: And well try and help you find a flat!
Sarah: Thanks!
Magda: How long have you got before you have to move out?
Sarah: Only a month.
Magda: Thats not long.
Fadi: Ill ask around, see if anyone I know has a room free in their house...
Magda: Ill do the same thing...
Olivia: Me too!
Magda: Ok everyone...we have a mission!
Fadi: Find Sarah a place to live!
Olivia: And tell Harry hes greedy!
Sarah: I think this might be difficult....
Magda: What? Finding you a flat, or upsetting Harry?
Sarah: Both!

Series 1 Episode 5 Fadi to the Rescue

Sarah, Olivia, Harry and Johnny are all looking glum, but Fadi is here to solve their problems.
Johnny: Hi
Harry: Hi
Harry: Could we get two cappuccinos please?
Tony: Ok...sit down and Ill bring them over to you.
Harry: Cheers...
Johnny: So, listen, I had a word with the IT department about that job that Id mentioned, and theyd like you to come
in for a chat sometime...
Harry: A chat?
Johnny: Well, yeah, you know, not really a formal interview, just...well...like, a chat, so they can get to know you, and
see what youre like, and stuff...
Harry: But theres no real job on offer...
Johnny: Well, no, perhaps not as yet, not exactly...
Harry: Hmmm, Im not sure.
Johnny: Go on! What have you got to lose?
Harry: I guess youre right...
Johnny: And its a good company to work for...lots of prospects...great bonuses! And you get to work with me!
Harry: OK, when can I come in?
Olivia: Hi
All: Hi!
Johnny: Tomorrow I guess...
Olivia: Tomorrow what? What are you two planning in secret?
Harry: Olivia, you are so nosey! You always have to know everything about everyone else....
Olivia: Just natural curiosity...
Johnny: Harrys coming to work with me!
Olivia: Thats great!
Harry: Hang on, hang on...its not definite yet...
Olivia: Im sure youll get the job! Well done!
Harry: Slow down, will you!
Olivia: That means youll be too busy to do my website for me...
Harry: Im sure I can squeeze you in...
Olivia: I wouldnt want to overwork you!
Harry: Well see, eh?
Olivia: OK, but dont lose any sleep over it.
All: Hi Sarah!
Johnny: Hows the flat-hunting going?
Sarah: Oooooppphhhh....Im exhausted. Ive been going round the city all day, looking at flats.
Olivia: And no success?
Sarah: No success at all.
Harry: Whats the problem?
Sarah: Theyre all too small, or too dark, or too far away, or too expensive, or there are weird flatmates...
Harry: Youll have to compromise at some point....
Sarah: Yeah, I guess so, but I dont want to live in a complete dump, and it seems that I cant afford much more.
Fadi: Hello all!
All: Hi Fadi!
Harry: Hows it going mate?
Fadi: Im fine here, but why are you lot all looking so glum?
Olivia: Sarah still cant find a place to live.
Harry: Olivias fed up because I cant do her website for her!
Johnny: Harrys not enthusiastic about working with me!
Fadi: Great...Well, Ill just have to try and solve all your problems, then, wont I?

Series 1 Episode 6 Hes a Pest!

Joe the 4-year-old nephew - is he a pest or just a sweet little boy?
Olivia: Joe! Can you stop that please! Can you please come here and sit down!
Magda: Hello there, Olivia. Whos this?
Olivia: This is Joe hes my nephew.
Magda: Nephew?
Olivia: My sisters son.
Magda: Oh! I see. Hes lovely! I love children...
Olivia: Yeah, theyre great until you have to look after them...
Magda: Youre looking after him?
Olivia: Yeah, just for today, fortunately. My sister cant get a babysitter. But Joe comes to my shop quite often. He loves it
there...unfortunately!
Magda: Whys that unfortunate?
Olivia: Because hes a pest, thats why...
Magda: Whats a pest?
Olivia: Somebody or something which makes you angry...
Magda: No!! I dont believe it! Hes so sweet! How old is he?
Olivia: Four, nearly five.
Fadi: Whoooaaaa! Slow down there, little man! Whos this?
Olivia: Fadi, meet Joe.
Magda: Hes Olivias nephew. And a sweet little pest!
Fadi: Oh really! I didnt know you were Aunt Olivia!
Olivia: Thank you very much Fadi. You make me feel old. Listen, have you had a chat with Harry yet?
Fadi: About work?
Olivia: Yeah.
Fadi: No, not yet, but Im supposed to talk to him today. He said hed be in here later.
Olivia: Listen, though, its not true what Harry was saying...
Fadi: About what?
Olivia: About me being upset if he cant do the website for my shop...I dont mind if he cant do it! He wanted far too much money. I
could never have afforded it. Now its ok, because he thinks hes turning me down...I dont have to offend him by saying no! A happy
result all round!
Fadi: I see...so I dont have to bail you out, after all?
Olivia: No!
Olivia: Joe, can you stop that please? Come over here!
Fadi: ...and here he is!
Harry: Alright mate! Alright Olivia, Magda...whos this young man?
Olivia: My nephew, Joe.
Harry: Hello Joe!
Harry: Hes very...erm...whats the word...energetic?
Olivia: I just call him trouble!
Harry: So, Fadi, you wanted to talk business?
Fadi: Yeah, finally...well, Ive got the all clear from my uncle, so were on.
Harry: Great.
Fadi: But...
Harry: Theres always a but!
Fadi: Youre going to have to do us a favour and come down on the price, mate...
Harry: What price did I quote you?
Fadi: Two thousand five hundred.
Harry: Well, seeing as youre a friend, I could come down to two thousand four hundred, but not less than that.
Fadi: We can offer two thousand. Thats our top limit. We dont have a bigger budget than that.
Harry: Come on! Youre joking!
Fadi: Sorry mate. Its two thousand, or nothing.
Harry: No way. Cant be done. Ive got to go now...got to go and see Johnny hes offered me a real job...bye all!
Fadi: Oh no, do you think hes really upset now?
Olivia: I dont think upset is the word....
Fadi: We can go a bit higher actually...I was just trying to be a tough negotiator.
Magda: A bit too tough, I think.
Olivia: You should never mix work and friendship, anyway.
Magda: And you probably shouldnt have a business meeting in a caf!
Fadi: Oh no. What a mess. Id better go. Hang on..wheres my...where are my....I cant find my mobile! Or my keys! Has anyone
seen them?
Magda: Lets look under the seats...they must be here somewhere...
Fadi: I cant see anything.
Magda: No sign.
Olivia: How strange...hang on a minute, my nephews been terribly quiet for the last five minutes...whats he up to...Joe!!!

Series 1 Episode 7 Cheer up!

Magda will finish her degree soon and wants to work in London as an architect.
Fadi: Morning Olivia!
Olivia: Hello there!
Fadi: Do you live here?
Olivia: How do you mean?
Fadi: Its just that every time I come in here, youre here...its like you live here or something...
Olivia: Just taking a break thats all...
Fadi: Youre always taking a break.
Olivia: Well my shops next door, so its so easy just to pop in here when things are quiet...
Fadi: Wheres the little thief today?
Olivia: Who? Oh! You mean my little nephew Joe...
Fadi: Exactly...the sweet little pest!
Olivia: Hes with his mum, my sister, today, youll be relieved to know.
Fadi: Has Harry been in today?
Olivia: He dropped by the shop before. Said he might pop in here later for a coffee.
Fadi: I think hes angry with me, perhaps I should avoid him for a bit.
Olivia: Whys he angry with you?
Fadi: Oh, you know, we argued about money he was going to do that job for me...
Olivia: Oh yeah, but dont worry. Im sure hes not really angry. And even if he is, hell soon forget it. You know what hes like!
Fadi: Yeah, I guess so. Ill just let it drop.
Fadi and Olivia: Hi there!
Sarah and Magda: Hello
Fadi: Cheer up! Whats up with you two?
Sarah: Just the usual...
Olivia: Hows the flat-hunting going Sarah?
Sarah: Still nothing. I really need somewhere to live. Im getting desperate. Ill end up homeless if things dont get better!
Olivia: Oh come on, its not that bad...
Sarah: No, of course its not, but...its so difficult to find a place...
Fadi: Im glad you showed up I wanted to talk to you about that...
Sarah: Oh yeah?
Fadi: Yeah - Ive heard of something that might interest you...
Sarah: Great! What is it?
Fadi: A cousin of mine has a spare room in his house.
Olivia: A cousin of yours...how many people are there in your family...?
Fadi: A lot!
Sarah: That sounds good...can I look at the flat?
Fadi: Ill call him now.
Olivia: Are you sure about moving in there?
Sarah: Look, I really need a place, urgently, and itll be ok, Im sure...
Olivia: Lots of opportunities to see Fadi....
Sarah: You are such a terrible gossip!
Johnny: Theres Fadi, always stuck to that phone, always working...or perhaps its girls!
Olivia: Actually, hes helping Sarah to find a flat.
Johnny: Oh. Ok. Good. Well hello! Whats up? Why does everyone look so glum here?
Sarah: Im still trying to find a flat...
Magda: And I finish my degree soon, which means I have to get a job, or go back to Poland.
Johnny: And you want to stay here in London?
Magda: Yeah, but its so difficult to get a job.
Olivia: Thats not true, there are lots of jobs around...
Magda: Yes, but I dont want to just work in a bar or a caf or a shop...
Olivia: Oh thanks!
Magda: Sorry! I know you work in a shop, but...thats different..its your own shop, and you sell such special things, those lovely
handmade shoes! But usually, you know, shopwork isnt great.
Olivia: Tell me about it...
Sarah: But youll be a trained architect, wont you?
Magda: Yes, exactly...but its not easy to get work as an architect. Theres a lot of competition here in London
Johnny: You should go to China...lots of opportunities there right now, lots of building.
Fadi: Listen, Sarah, I spoke to my cousin and we can go round to have a look at the flat this afternoon if you like...
Sarah: We?
Fadi: Well, Ill go with you, show you where it is...
Sarah: Erm, ok...Thanks!
Olivia: Told you so!
Magda: Well you might have solved your problem then...but I might not be here much longer!

Series 1 Episode 8 I'll Be Rich In Three Years!

Johnny has a vision of where he will be going!
Magda: So, did you see the flat?
Sarah: Yeah, its great...really spacious, really light, good location near a tube station and not too expensive!
Magda: Sounds perfect. Theres got to be a catch...
Sarah: Well, Fadis cousin is the owner...
Magda: Thats not a problem, is it?
Sarah: No...no, I dont think so...He seems ok...
Magda: You dont sound sure...
Sarah: No, really, hes ok. And I really need a new place!
Magda: So you think youll move in?
Sarah: Yeah, certainly. Already decided....I move in on Saturday!
Magda: Great!
Johnny: Hi! Magda and
Sarah: Hi there Johnny! Come and have a seat! Hows it going?
Johnny: Great thanks...just waiting for Harry.
Sarah: You two are hanging out together all the time at the moment...
Johnny: Were good mates, we get on really well...
Magda: Isnt Harry working for you as well now?
Johnny: No!!! Hes working with me, not for me...theres a very big difference!
Magda: Whats that?
Johnny: Well, if he was working for me, that means Id be his boss! But hes working with me, which means that
we work for the same company, thats all.
Magda: Im not sure Id want to be in the same office as you and Harry! What do you do, talk about football all the
time?
Johnny: No! We dont even work in the same office!
Magda: Sorry, only joking...I didnt mean to be rude, but I think its a good idea to keep friends and work separate...
Sarah: Mmm, I agree...
Johnny: You could be right but we dont actually work together closely. Its a big company you know, and Harry
works on the IT side. Im at the front of the operation searching out opportunities, winning contracts, clinching deals...
Magda: Alright for you then!
Johnny: Ill be rich in three years...
Magda: Thats what you always say! There are more important things in life than money, you know!
Sarah: Magda, dont worry...not all Chinese people are like that. We dont only care about money!
Johnny: Maybe, but all I mean is, well, I know where Im going...
Magda: Lucky you...I wish I did...Im about to finish my degree and havent got anything lined up for the future yet...
Sarah: Oh dear...nothing at all?
Magda: Well, Ive got an interview with a small architects practice next week...
Sarah: Thats great news! Well done!
Magda: Yeah...but...Im really worried about it! Ive never done a job interview before. Can you give me some advice?
Sarah: Erm...I guess I could help...Ive done one or two interviews...
Johnny: Ill tell you all you need to know! Dont worry. Just listen to me, take my advice and youll definitely get the
job!
Magda: Oh, er, well, great...
Johnny: But I cant tell you now...got to go...
Sarah: Where are you off to in such a hurry?
Johnny: Got an appointment with the boys, havent I? Fadi and Harry - were all playing football this evening. Bye!
Sarah: Bye!!

Series 1 Episode 9 Aaagghhh...My Injured Leg!

Interview advice from poor Johnny the injured footballer.

Series 1 Episode 10 I'll Be Rich In Three Years!

Can Magda get her dream job by following Johnnys interview advice?

Johnny: Oucchh!! Be careful!

Fadi: All right, all right...Im trying..youre heavy!
Harry: Hell need his crutch...hang on...here you go...ok...can you sit down now?
Johnny: Yeah...I think so.
Olivia: Oh my goodness!! What has happened?
Sarah: Johnny! What have you done to your leg?
Johnny: Sporting injury. Sarah: Oh no! What happened?
Johnny: Well, we were playing football...me and the boys...
Harry/Fadi: We were...thats right...
Johnny: And I was Sun Jihai, from Manchester City...
Harry: I was Drogba, from Chelsea...
Fadi: And I was David Beckham, of course...
Sarah: So you were playing football, and Johnny got injured?
Harry/Johnny/Fadi: Ermm...
Olivia: Did someone kick him?
Fadi: No... Sarah: Did he fall over?
Harry: Not exactly... Olivia: Well what happened then?
Fadi: It wasnt really a sporting injury...
Sarah: Go on! Johnny: It was kind of a sporting injury...
Fadi: But wed actually finished playing football...
Harry: And we decided to go to the pub for a drink...
Fadi: And as we were walking there...
Johnny: I slipped and fell over.
Olivia/Sarah: What??? / Olivia: Thats ridiculous! / Sarah: Thats hilarious!
Johnny: Hmmpph. Thank you very much. Here comes Magda, at least shell give me some sympathy...hi Magda!
Magda: Hi Johnny...oh dear! What happened to your leg?
Johnny: Long story...dont really want to talk about it...
Olivia: Really Magda, its better if you dont know.
Sarah: Just dont ask! Well tell you later...dont worry!
Magda: Erm, ok then...sure..listen, Johnny, I was hoping you were going to give me some interview advice...do you remember? I have an
important interview next week...
Johnny: Oh sure, yeah, I remember. Yes, good idea Ill give you some tips. Itll help take my mind off this injury...So, interviews, well,
first thing make sure you dress smartly.
Magda: How do you mean smartly?
Johnny: Well, wear a suit...a grey one...
Magda: A womans suit?
Johnny: Yeah.you know the kind of thing, skirt and a jacket... / Magda: Ok...
Sarah: Erm, Im not sure thats always right, though...it depends on the company, surely.
Magda: How do you mean?
Sarah: Well, if youre going to a company where everybody wears smart suits like the kind of people Johnny works with then, yeah,
you should wear a suit. But if the company youre applying to isnt the kind of company where everyone wears suits all the time...
Olivia: Where people dress more casually...
Sarah: Exactly...you dont want to look overdressed, too formal... / Magda: No, I guess not...
Olivia: You just need to look like you fit in!
Johnny: Yeah, thats good advice. But you have to know first, and thats the second thing I wanted to say research the company! Find
out as much about them as you can! Dont let them ask all the questions...
Sarah: Yes, thats right they always give you a chance to ask a question, so ask an intelligent question!
Johnny: Just one or two questions are enough, no more than that.
Sarah: Yeah, to make you sound interested, and look interested...
Johnny: Precisely look interested. Body language. Its really important. Make sure you look the interviewers in the eyes....
Sarah: But dont stare at them! / Magda: No.
Johnny: But show youre confident, and you know what youre talking about...
Magda: Thats the problem...Im not sure that I do!
Johnny: Oh, and dont be late for the interview! Plan to get there early.
Magda: So much advice, so much to think about...its making me more nervous, not less! / Olivia: Oh dear...
Sarah: Dont worry, thats the important thing. Relax and enjoy it! Whats that?
Olivia: Oh, I forgot to tell you all my nephew Joe is here again today...
Fadi: I remember Joe...hes the little boy whos always exactly!
Olivia: Joe! Slow down please! Joe! Please be careful!
Magda: Hes so sweet...
Johnny: Hes sweet as long as he doesnt come near my...aaaagghhhh!!!!...my injured leg!!

Olivia: Hows the leg Johnny?

Johnny: A bit better thanks...Ive got the plaster off it now, but I still need the crutch.
Olivia: Good to hear...
Johnny: Your nephew young Joe didnt help...hes not here today is he? I need to recover!
Olivia: No, dont worry...Im not looking after him today. Hes with my sister.
Harry: Hello there!
Olivia: Hi Harry!
Johnny: Hi there workmate!
Olivia: Hows it going, Harry?
Harry: Erm...not bad...
Olivia: You dont sound so sure...
Harry: No, really, everythings fine...
Johnny: Everything ok at work? I dont get to see you much...
Harry: Well, Im always busy, you know...
Johnny: Oh yeah, I know...busy busy busy. Thats me, too! Got to go right now...just to the doctors though, hes
having another look at my leg, making sure its ok...
Olivia: Bye then Johnny! Hope it goes well!
Johnny: Me too! Whoops.......Magda! Watch out!
Magda: Oh, sorry Johnny!
Johnny: Owwww!
All: Oh no!
Magda: Oh! I stepped on your toe!
Johnny: Dont worry...never mind...nothing serious...Ill get better! Good job Im going to the doctors right now! Bye!
Magda: Oh no! I feel so bad!
Harry: Dont worry about it, hes not really that bad! He hasnt broken any bones or anything.
Olivia: Hes just a bit of an actor, thats all...
Harry: Tell me about it...hes terrible at work! I try and avoid him...
Olivia: Oh no! Why?
Harry: He just talks about his work all the time, about how important he is, and how rich hes going to be...it gets
boring...
Olivia: But are you getting on with him ok, otherwise?
Harry: Yeah, I guess so...they really make me work hard for my money though...
Olivia: Do you think youll stay with that job?
Harry: For a bit, I guess. Ill have to see how it goes, long term...
Magda: Isnt anyone going to ask about my interview?!
Olivia: Oh yes...sorry! Of course..so, how did it go?
Magda: Im not sure...ok I think...its difficult to say...
Harry: What questions did they ask you?
Magda: The usual ones...why I want this job, what I can bring to their company...
Olivia: Did you answer all the questions?
Magda: Sure...yes.
Harry: Did you ask a question?
Magda: Yes...I only got a chance to ask one, so I asked them how far Id be free to follow my own projects as part of
the job.
Olivia: Good question.
Harry: What did you wear?
Magda: A suit, like Johnny told me to! Black jacket, trousers...
Olivia: Did you arrive on time?
Magda: I was perfectly punctual!
Harry: Youll be a shoo-in!
Magda: Sorry? A what?
Harry: A shoo-in! It means youre certain to get the job!
Magda: Well, I hope so.......Oh no! Its them...theyll be calling to tell me if I got the job or not...

Series 1 Episode 11 I'm an architect!

Magda receives the result of her job interview, whilst Sarah continues to have problems with her house.
Magda: (talking into phone) Sookhmm...yeah! Thats great news!
Olivia: So? Did you get the job?
Magda: Yes!!!
All: Hooray!! Fantastic! Well done!!
Magda: But...
Harry: Theres always a but...
Magda: Its only on a trial basis...just for a month.
Harry: Ok, thats pretty normal actually. Most companies do that.
Olivia: But they are paying you, yes?
Magda: Oh yes, the salary isnt bad. Its not an internship.
Harry: I did internships for ages...had to work for a month to get experience no pay! and then I never got offered the
real job at the end. Like now! Im doing this work for Johnnys company they want me to work at weekends too
Saturdays and Sundays with no extra money!
Olivia: Thats terrible!
Harry: I dont know what to do...I want to say no, but Im afraid Ill lose the job...
Olivia: Youll have to think carefully about it!
Magda: Or youll be trying to do an internship again!!! Only joking! It can be important to do an internship if you want
to get experience things to put on your CV...
Harry: Yeah, I guess youre right, but Im past that stage...Ive got lots of experience now.
Magda: Im really worried though, about my first day, really nervous. I might be terrible!
Olivia: Dont worry Magda, youll be great. Show them how good you are in the first month and theyll be offering you
more money by the second month!
Magda: Lets hope so!
Harry: What are you going to be doing exactly?
Magda: Well, its a lot of admin work..but I do get a chance to work with the senior partners on some designs.
Harry: Great...What is it you do again?
Olivia: Harry! How come you always forget this stuff?
Magda: Architecture! Im an architect! I design buildings!
Harry: Oh yeah, right, of course...
Sarah: Shes a good one too, Harry Ive seen some of her drawings. I keep on telling her that she should go to China
there are lots of opportunities there at the moment.
Magda: Maybe, one day. Thatd be really interesting...How are you, Sarah?
Sarah: OK...
Harry: Hows the new flat?
Sarah: Thats the problem...
Olivia: Oh no! Youve only just moved in!
Magda: I thought the flat was great...
Sarah: The flat is nice, but the problem is the landlord...
Olivia: Isnt that Fadis cousin?
Sarah: Yes, exactly...but hes really intrusive.
Magda: Intrusive?
Sarah: He comes round all the time, wants to know everything about me. I think that if I pay rent, thats it, I shouldnt
have to tell him anything else.
Olivia: I see...thats not on, is it? Have you mentioned it to Fadi?
Sarah: No, I dont know how to. He was so kind helping me get the place. I dont want to seem rude.
Olivia: Would you like me to have a word with him?
Sarah: Could you? Thatd be really great. Id really appreciate it.
Olivia: Ill say something the next time I see him! Promise!

Series 1 Episode 12 Good News & Bad News

In the final episode of this season, find out about Magda's new job and how Sarah deals with her intrusive landlord.
Harry has some surprising news and Johnny has a big decision.
Olivia: Hi Magda! How was your first day?
Magda: Fantastic!
Olivia: Really!? Im amazed...
Sarah: Yeah, you were so worried about your new job...
Magda: Well, I had some good news...
Olivia: Yeah? What?
All: Hi Johnny!
Johnny: Hi! Ive got some good news...
Sarah: Makes two of you then!
Johnny: At least I think its good news...Im not really sure...
Olivia: Tell us!
Magda: Cant I tell you my good news first?
Sarah: Wow, this is getting complicated...and Im afraid Ive only got some bad news...
Magda: Oh no...what a shame! Whats the problem?
Olivia: Yeah, go on, bad news first, then the good news will cheer us up!
Sarah: OK, well, I had a row with my landlord, finally! And Im moving out...
Magda: Oh no!
Sarah: Oh yes! So, I need a new flat...
Olivia: Again!!!
Magda: Oh dear...
Olivia: What a shame. I hoped it was going to work out...
Sarah: Yeah, but I didnt get on with the landlord.
Magda: Have you told Fadi yet?
Sarah: No...Im worried what he might think. The landlord is his cousin, after all...
Olivia: Well, lets just wait until he comes in. I was going to tell him you werent happy now Ill tell him youre leaving!
Magda: Is it good news time yet?
Sarah: Yes! Go on! Whats your good news?
Magda: Ive been offered a job!
Johnny: Me too!
Olivia: Hang on! Wait a minute! Youve already got a job, havent you Magda?
Sarah: And you have too, Johnny, havent you? You talk about it all the time...
Magda/Johnny: But...
Magda: Go on...!
Johnny: No, you first, please...
Magda: Ive been offered a permanent job, with the same company! Ill be a proper architect!
Olivia: Wow! Thats fantastic!
Magda: But...
Olivia: Theres always a but...
Magda: I have to get a distinction in my masters degree...
Sarah: Phew...thats not easy...
Magda: No, but Im doing well...
Olivia: Fingers crossed then...
Sarah: Lets hope!
Johnny: Thats amazing Ive got the same news!
Olivia: What? Youre going to be an architect?
Johnny: No!
Sarah: Youre doing a masters degree?
Johnny: No!
Magda: What then?
Johnny: A job...Ive been offered a new job!
Olivia: Yes, you said...
Johnny: And theres a but...
Olivia: I told you there was always a but...
Johnny: Its not in London...
Olivia: Youd have to leave...
Johnny: Yeah...
Olivia: Well, where is it? New York?
Johnny: No...
Magda: Paris? Berlin? Where?
Johnny: Its back in China.

Sarah: Oh...Beijing? Shanghai?

Johnny: No, its in Chongqing.
Olivia: Where?
Johnny: Chongqing!
Magda:: Wheres that?
Sarah: Southwest China. Its a really interesting place...growing really quickly...
Johnny: Yeah, its a great opportunity...
Olivia: But?
Johnny: But I love it here so much. Im not sure I want to go back to China yet Id miss all my friends...
Olivia: Youll have to choose!
Sarah: Its big decision time! Oh no...here comes Fadi....and Harry.
All: Hi Fadi! Hi Harry!
Fadi: Hows it going everyone?
Olivia: Dont ask...
Magda: Ive been offered a new job, a really good job if I get a good degree!
Johnny: Ive been offered a new job, a really good job but I have to go back to China!
Harry: Wow! Busy day everyones having...Ive got some news too...
Olivia: Oh no...
Harry: Oh yes Ive been sacked!
Magda: Sacked?
Harry: Yes Ive lost my job, been made redundant, unemployed, no longer working!
Magda: Oh no!
Harry: Dont worry I dont care. I hated that job anyway. Ill soon find another job. A man with my skills and abilities is always in
demand!
Johnny: Somebody from my company sacked you? Why?
Harry: I told them I wasnt going to work at the weekend Saturdays and Sundays. If I worked on Saturday and Sunday, when could I
play football!? So I said no, and they said goodbye...
Magda:: What will you do now?
Harry: I have absolutely no idea! The future is an open book...
Sarah: Very poetic!
Fadi: Well Sarah, at least youre ok...with your new flat and everything...
Sarah: Oh...er...well...
Olivia: Actually, I wanted to talk to you about that...cousin
Fadi: You wanted to talk to me?
Olivia: (whispering) Yeah, well, you see, Sarahs a bit embarrassed...
Fadi: (whispering) Whats up?
Olivia: She wants to leave the new flat...she doesnt get on well with the landlord...
Fadi: My cousin.
Olivia: Yes, your cousin.
Fadi: Im not surprised!
Olivia: Eh?
Fadi: I said Im not surprised! My cousins horrible! I cant stand him!
Olivia: (laughs) Oh thats a relief...
Fadi: Sarah Im sorry if I got you involved with my cousin...I thought you were desperate for a place to live...I know my cousins
horrible!
Sarah: Oh, never mind Fadi thanks for trying to help anyway...Now I need a new place to live though...
Magda:: If I get this job, Ill have more money we could get a place together...
Sarah: Thatd be great...
Johnny: If I take the job in China, Ill have to leave my flat...
Sarah: And we could move in...
Olivia: What a lot of ifs...
Sarah: Its exciting...
Magda:: But also worrying...
Johnny: And confusing...
Harry: And thats not all...
Fadi: What?
Harry: Ive just been speaking to the owner of the caf...
Olivia: And?
Harry: Theyre closing down next week!
All: What!!?? Ohthats terribleno....what are we all going to do??