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Okay, we do have to warn you at the start of this episode that if you don't like strong language, don't worry. There isn't any?

No, there's tons of it. Oh, so actually the positive if you love strong language, this is the show for you. You're gonna be drowning in it.

Alice, I've got your treats. Oh wow, thanks very generous. Thank you. What is it?

I know we don't usually do gifts, but I've got you a de-stressing weekend package at a luxury health spa. Oh my god.

Yeah, it includes any massages you want, steam room, floatation tanks, infinity pools.

This sounds incredible. Thank you. Why?

Well, on the one hand, I just think you deserve it. Thanks.

On the other, I think you're going to find this episode so stressful that if you don't take this package, you will not be able to function as a human being.

Wow, that's so generous. I didn't get you anything.

October 1991, Claragers London.

Laurie Guest tries to keep his cool as his lunch companion, Robert Maxwell, studies the menu.

I recommend the lobster, Lawrence. It's very good.

I think I'll just have the salad, Mr. Maxler. I'm not very hungry.

Guest is MGM's finance director and food is the last thing on his mind.

Only weeks ago, Maxwell promised him that the 38 million pounds he borrowed from the group's pension fund would be returned by now.

But it's still missing, and Guest wants to know why.

I'd love to say I'm shocked.

To his surprise, Maxwell spares him the embarrassment of bringing it up by raising the issue himself.

Before you ask, I decided to invest that money in guilt.

It will be returned within the next two weeks with interest.

I realize you've been concerned about a lack of transparency, but there's nothing sinister going on.

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