The Flatmates

Episode 1: 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.  well built - bem afeiçoado  He has got brown eyes - Ele tem olhos marrons / has got/ele tem - expressão informal 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?  Is that him? - Aquele é ele? Tim: Yeah! Michal! Michal! He's crying. I wonder what's wrong.  I wonder what's wrong - Eu me pergunto o que está errado.Revisar: GET/GOTEpisode 2: 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: At the pub 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 : 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: 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. I'm in love! But he doesn't even notice me. He only has eyes for Alice. What can I do? Mum: Love? Love! There's 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: 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: 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: 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! Isn't she adorable? Michal: What are you going to call her? How about Bronka? That's 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 we're not allowed pets in the flat. It's against the rules. Episode 9: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 wasn't a date! Tim: Whoa, easy tiger! Hey this'll 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 Helen's dad! Alice: Helen's dad! No way! Why would she keep that a secret? Helen: I'm just putting the kettle on. Anyone fancy a cuppa? Episode 14: Tim strikes it rich Tim: Can I help you madam? Customer: I'm looking for a man's 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 they'll wrap it up for you. Customer: Thank you, goodbye. Tim: Goodbye...Oh, you've dropped something madam. Madam! Oh she's gone. Let's see 50, 100, 150 pounds! Well you know what they say Tim, a fool and her 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: 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: 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. 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: 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: 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, didn't 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: 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, I've 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? That's not like you. Alice: What's come over you? Tim: Well let's just say I got a special bonus at work. 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: 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: The Stockroom Manager: Morning Tim, you look very well turned out today. Tim: Thank you. It's 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 don't forget the jewellery department will need an assistant manager soon. Tim: I don't 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: You'll have a chance of promotion. No guarantees of course. Tim: Hmm.can I think about it? 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?