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Continuity mistake: When Carolyn and Ennis are racing on the beach, Carolyn in side-saddle has both her legs on the left and for just a couple of split seconds in another shot they're both on the right, and then back on the left again after that.

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Episode #1.2 - S1-E2

Continuity mistake: When Minister Allen is speaking with the Korean officials about the terrorist attacks on foreigners, he has his hands placed on his blazer, but there is one closer shot where his hands cannot be seen on the blazer, only to reappear about two shots after. (00:45:48)

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The British 'ave Come - S1-E2

Continuity mistake: When Rene comes upstairs to speak to Michelle, his hands and arms are covered in cement. However, when he arrives in the cafe from the basement his arms and hands are clean. Not enough time has elapsed for him to clean them all perfectly. (00:03:05)

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The Wedding Gift - S1-E5

Continuity mistake: Abner and Helah both have the stone cups that everyone else is using to drink the wine. The scene briefly cuts away, and then in a longer shot, you see Abner holding a goblet. The scene once again cuts back to Abner and Helah, who are now both holding the stone cups again. Throughout the wedding, a goblet makes an appearance in Abner's hand and is then replaced by a stone cup at various points. (00:48:10)

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Episode #1.6 - S1-E6

Continuity mistake: Arthur and Edward are sitting in their office with their lawyer having a long discussion. The lawyer is sitting at one end of the table with Arthur at the other end. When the show returns to them after a brief cutaway, the lawyer is seated at the side of the table.

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