Law & Order: UK (TV Series)

Unsafe (2009)

Iain Glen: Luke Slade

Quotes 

• Luke Slade : How many bodies must be buried in London? This city was built on corpses. Why does this one matter so much to you?

  James Steel : [intensely]  They all matter!

  Luke Slade : [laughing]  You really mean that. God how do you manage, living with that conscience? Does it keep you awake? I mean, literally, does it?

  James Steel : No more than yours must.

  Luke Slade : Well, we're not the same. You're an obsessed, discredited man, out on his own, while I'm rehabilitated into society. For a while, you were the only person who got the better of me. I couldn't let that stand.

  [Slade walks away] 

  James Steel : This isn't finished!

  Luke Slade : [turning back]  You think my complaint won't stick? I'm not a beginner. Goodbye, James.

• James Steel : [seeing Slade outside the courthouse]  What are you doing out here?

  Luke Slade : I discovered in prison that I really like smoking. Something to thank you for. Unless I get cancer. Then I'd have to sue you.

  James Steel : Where's your barrister?

  Luke Slade : I'm representing myself.

  James Steel : [incredulous]  At the Court of Appeal?

  Luke Slade : I spent the last eight years with time on my hands. So I studied the law. How's your wife? Um, what are you, separated or divorced?

  James Steel : This is a murder case. You should have a barrister. The judge can delay the case while you find someone to represent you.

  Luke Slade : Honestly, I'm fine. Thank you, though.