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    Thriller, Drama
    2 Characters

    The Price of Protection

    from The Night Manager

    Written by David Farr

    Jonathan Pine confronts his contact, Ogilvey, after discovering that his source has been compromised and physically assaulted. Pine seeks government protection for the woman, but Ogilvey reveals the cold reality of political interests and the dangerous influence of the Hamid family in London.

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    OGILVEY: There you are. I was beginning to worry about you.

    PINE: I tried calling you. Where the hell were you?

    OGILVEY: I was on a call to London. They’re very pleased with what you found.

    PINE: If they’re so pleased, how come they tipped off Richard Roper?

    OGILVEY: What are you talking about?

    PINE: Someone in London tipped off Roper. Two days ago my source had her face smashed up in her hotel room by Freddie Hamid.

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    CharactersPine, Ogilvey
    Duration00:02:30
    Age Range30s-50s
    GenderMale & Male
    GenreThriller, Drama
    PeriodContemporary
    Formatduologue
    SourceThe Night Manager
    ToneTense, confrontational, cynical
    AccentBritish
    Suitable Foragent showcase, self tape, general practice
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