1 00:00:10,740 --> 00:00:13,339 CAR HORN HONKS 2 00:00:19,780 --> 00:00:21,257 Yoo-hoo! 3 00:00:21,260 --> 00:00:22,699 Do you want a lift? 4 00:00:29,500 --> 00:00:31,858 - Where are you headed? - Hambleston. 5 00:00:31,859 --> 00:00:35,578 Glenda Pikes had triplets, so I'm taking her a shepherd's pie. 6 00:00:35,579 --> 00:00:38,137 What do you think, Mrs M? Isn't she divine? 7 00:00:38,140 --> 00:00:41,179 I think SHE should slow down. 8 00:00:43,299 --> 00:00:45,698 She arrived this morning. 9 00:00:45,700 --> 00:00:49,497 A present from Monty. He's so wonderfully generous. 10 00:00:49,500 --> 00:00:52,817 Didn't think to give you driving lessons at the same time? 11 00:00:52,820 --> 00:00:55,338 Sidney says I'm a very good driver. 12 00:00:55,340 --> 00:00:57,018 Ha! 13 00:00:57,020 --> 00:00:59,618 The words of a rogue and thief, whose wages you pay. 14 00:00:59,619 --> 00:01:01,737 SHE HONKS THE HORN 15 00:01:01,740 --> 00:01:03,898 Would you keep your eyes on the road? 16 00:01:03,899 --> 00:01:06,737 - Perhaps you'd prefer to walk. - There's no maybe about it. 17 00:01:06,739 --> 00:01:09,977 In fact, I'd like you to stop this car at once. 18 00:01:09,980 --> 00:01:11,457 Suit yourself. 19 00:01:11,460 --> 00:01:12,980 TYRES SCREECH / LOUD THUD 20 00:01:54,659 --> 00:01:56,379 What a mess. 21 00:02:06,260 --> 00:02:10,819 CHURCH BELL TOLLS 22 00:02:22,340 --> 00:02:25,219 AMBULANCE BELL CLANGS 23 00:02:30,099 --> 00:02:33,138 What a fine mess you've got us into. 24 00:02:33,139 --> 00:02:35,777 Well, that's rich. It wasn't my fault! 25 00:02:35,780 --> 00:02:39,457 Oh, so the wall just ran out into the road in front of us, did it? 26 00:02:39,460 --> 00:02:42,737 If I recall, it was you who asked me to stop the car. 27 00:02:42,740 --> 00:02:46,337 The Countess of Montague. Fetch Sir Malcolm immediately. 28 00:02:46,340 --> 00:02:49,900 ...you'd have known I didn't mean you to stop there and then! 29 00:02:59,300 --> 00:03:03,098 Her ladyship's nose will need to be reset under general anaesthetic. 30 00:03:03,099 --> 00:03:05,098 Same goes for your arm. 31 00:03:05,099 --> 00:03:06,657 You've got a displaced fracture, 32 00:03:06,659 --> 00:03:09,377 which will need operating on when the swelling goes down. 33 00:03:09,379 --> 00:03:11,377 And how long is that going to take? 34 00:03:11,379 --> 00:03:13,737 Around three days. 35 00:03:13,740 --> 00:03:16,777 Until then, I suppose I'm stuck here with you. 36 00:03:16,780 --> 00:03:20,138 Don't worry, Mrs McCarthy. I intend to be out of here as soon as... 37 00:03:20,139 --> 00:03:22,217 Ah, Malcolm! At last. 38 00:03:22,219 --> 00:03:24,538 Apologies for the delay. I was in theatre. 39 00:03:24,539 --> 00:03:26,138 How's Emma and the children? 40 00:03:26,139 --> 00:03:29,377 Oh, in finer fettle than you at this present moment. 41 00:03:29,379 --> 00:03:30,698 Although, what an honour it is 42 00:03:30,699 --> 00:03:33,497 to have the chair of the hospital board entrusted to our care. 43 00:03:33,500 --> 00:03:34,579 Quite. 44 00:03:35,740 --> 00:03:38,098 Do you think you could put in a call to Dickie Frobisher? 45 00:03:38,099 --> 00:03:40,777 I'm sure he'll want to do my operation in Harley Street. 46 00:03:40,780 --> 00:03:42,817 Yes. Of course. 47 00:03:42,819 --> 00:03:45,817 If you aren't concerned that it will send out mixed messages, 48 00:03:45,819 --> 00:03:49,418 given your unstinting support for the National Health Service. 49 00:03:49,420 --> 00:03:50,698 Well, yes, but... 50 00:03:50,699 --> 00:03:53,138 Indeed, if you don't have faith in our new vision... 51 00:03:53,139 --> 00:03:55,259 how can the people of Britain? 52 00:03:56,620 --> 00:03:58,138 How indeed? 53 00:03:58,139 --> 00:04:00,539 But at least you have your friend to keep you company. 54 00:04:06,379 --> 00:04:08,060 SHE CLEARS HER THROAT AWKWARDLY 55 00:04:10,020 --> 00:04:13,217 You will never guess who the new anaesthetist is. 56 00:04:13,219 --> 00:04:16,018 - What are you doing? - Have you seen the state of this cupboard? 57 00:04:16,019 --> 00:04:18,137 It's an accident waiting to happen. 58 00:04:18,139 --> 00:04:20,497 Has no-one ever said you sound like Matron. 59 00:04:20,500 --> 00:04:22,737 - It's Tony Fairfax! - Who? 60 00:04:22,740 --> 00:04:25,538 He was a registrar when I did my training at Tommies. 61 00:04:25,540 --> 00:04:28,257 Also known as Dr Dish. 62 00:04:28,259 --> 00:04:31,697 Although, I warn you, he's the love-them-and-leave-them variety. 63 00:04:31,699 --> 00:04:33,418 Strictly not husband material. 64 00:04:33,420 --> 00:04:34,778 In which case, 65 00:04:34,779 --> 00:04:37,617 I'm sure Nurse Honeywell isn't the least bit interested. 66 00:04:37,620 --> 00:04:41,699 There's a tower of bedpans awaiting your attention in the sluice room. 67 00:04:42,659 --> 00:04:44,060 TOGETHER: Yes, Matron. 68 00:04:45,860 --> 00:04:49,697 So how was Mr and Mrs Beaks' funeral? 69 00:04:49,699 --> 00:04:51,177 A good turnout. 70 00:04:51,180 --> 00:04:53,577 After 60 years together, 71 00:04:53,579 --> 00:04:56,377 it was a blessing they went within days of each other. 72 00:04:56,379 --> 00:04:57,937 HE COUGHS POLITELY 73 00:04:57,939 --> 00:04:59,658 Do you find my facial injuries amusing? 74 00:04:59,659 --> 00:05:01,257 - No, my lady. - Perish the thought. 75 00:05:01,259 --> 00:05:03,338 Because so much as a smile out of you 76 00:05:03,339 --> 00:05:05,177 will result in instant dismissal. 77 00:05:05,180 --> 00:05:08,177 And you, Father, can kiss goodbye to your substantial annual donation 78 00:05:08,180 --> 00:05:09,737 to the roof fund. 79 00:05:09,740 --> 00:05:11,497 Well, you've only yourself to blame. 80 00:05:11,500 --> 00:05:13,658 Careering around the countryside at that speed! 81 00:05:13,660 --> 00:05:16,098 Anyone would think you were trying to kill the pair of us. 82 00:05:16,100 --> 00:05:17,898 I'm beginning to wish I had! 83 00:05:17,899 --> 00:05:20,298 Now you see what I have to put up with? 84 00:05:20,300 --> 00:05:24,379 Father, how exactly are you going to cope with me being in here? 85 00:05:26,660 --> 00:05:28,778 Well, we'll just have to manage. 86 00:05:28,779 --> 00:05:29,978 Mm. 87 00:05:29,980 --> 00:05:31,019 Oh... 88 00:05:35,180 --> 00:05:36,939 Give it here! 89 00:05:38,259 --> 00:05:40,420 See how high you can get. 90 00:05:44,699 --> 00:05:46,057 Oi! 91 00:05:46,060 --> 00:05:47,819 What you doing?! 92 00:06:01,420 --> 00:06:04,779 Sorry, Mrs Beale. No smoking during Sir Malcolm's ward round. 93 00:06:12,339 --> 00:06:15,778 Good evening, Sir Malcolm Dr Fairfax. 94 00:06:15,779 --> 00:06:17,779 Good evening, Matron. Lead on. 95 00:06:19,100 --> 00:06:23,257 We have one new arrival this evening, transferred from casualty. 96 00:06:23,259 --> 00:06:25,338 Mrs Garrity, 65. 97 00:06:25,339 --> 00:06:27,497 Fell off a ladder picking apples. 98 00:06:27,500 --> 00:06:31,457 She's suffered a concussion and a humeral fracture. 99 00:06:31,459 --> 00:06:35,420 The orthopaedic registrar thinks it should be reduced in theatre. 100 00:06:36,699 --> 00:06:39,098 Did you think to tell the orthopaedic reg 101 00:06:39,100 --> 00:06:41,737 that I've better things to do with my time 102 00:06:41,740 --> 00:06:45,098 than reduce a minimally-displaced fracture? 103 00:06:45,100 --> 00:06:48,538 I believe the patient reported numbness. 104 00:06:48,540 --> 00:06:52,098 Dr Irvine was concerned about neurovascular compromise. 105 00:06:52,100 --> 00:06:53,779 I never thought I'd see you again. 106 00:06:55,459 --> 00:06:56,858 Well, I never! 107 00:06:56,860 --> 00:06:58,819 Mr and Mrs Weston. 108 00:07:03,459 --> 00:07:05,218 Fair enough. 109 00:07:05,220 --> 00:07:07,858 Put her first on my list in the morning. 110 00:07:07,860 --> 00:07:10,497 Mrs Crabbe. Suspected appendicitis. 111 00:07:10,500 --> 00:07:14,177 We're just waiting for her haemoglobin test to come back. 112 00:07:14,180 --> 00:07:16,620 HORSE RACING COMMENTARY ON RADIO 113 00:07:29,860 --> 00:07:31,298 TURNS RACING COMMENTARY OFF 114 00:07:31,300 --> 00:07:34,300 I knocked, but nobody heard. 115 00:07:37,180 --> 00:07:38,220 Mrs Steele. 116 00:07:39,379 --> 00:07:42,978 - To what do I owe the pleasure? - I'm your locum parish secretary, 117 00:07:42,980 --> 00:07:46,098 appointed by the parish council during Mrs McCarthy's absence. 118 00:07:46,100 --> 00:07:48,620 - Sidney Carter. - I know who you are. 119 00:07:49,620 --> 00:07:52,659 And I can see... I have my work cut out. 120 00:08:02,500 --> 00:08:04,377 Right, belt-and-braces job 121 00:08:04,379 --> 00:08:06,459 and out of here in double-quick time. 122 00:08:11,620 --> 00:08:13,338 Ready to go? 123 00:08:13,339 --> 00:08:14,937 I don't like her colour. 124 00:08:14,939 --> 00:08:17,779 I'm going to cut the gas and increase her oxygen. 125 00:08:19,139 --> 00:08:20,898 She's not responding. 126 00:08:20,899 --> 00:08:24,459 OK. Nothing but pure O2 now. 127 00:08:25,899 --> 00:08:28,858 - Still not responding. - Is there an obstruction? 128 00:08:28,860 --> 00:08:31,220 There's no obstruction. Look at the bag. 129 00:08:32,539 --> 00:08:34,418 Are you unwell? 130 00:08:34,419 --> 00:08:36,779 I think the patient is the one in need of your attention. 131 00:08:38,299 --> 00:08:39,937 She's stopped breathing. 132 00:08:39,940 --> 00:08:41,937 Adrenaline. One in 10,000. 133 00:08:41,940 --> 00:08:43,220 Quickly, Nurse. 134 00:08:54,539 --> 00:08:55,860 There's no pulse. 135 00:09:12,539 --> 00:09:14,419 Watch where you're going, Sergeant! 136 00:09:16,899 --> 00:09:20,337 Oh... the Royal and Ancient. 137 00:09:20,340 --> 00:09:21,937 Very swanky. 138 00:09:21,940 --> 00:09:23,298 What's your handicap, sir? 139 00:09:23,299 --> 00:09:27,898 A wife and two kids and club rules state no women or children. 140 00:09:27,899 --> 00:09:30,618 All I need is a referee and I'm on the fairway, 141 00:09:30,620 --> 00:09:33,097 along with the rest of the local luminaries. 142 00:09:33,100 --> 00:09:35,778 Coroner's office called, sir. Death at the hospital. 143 00:09:35,779 --> 00:09:38,898 And that's of interest because...? 144 00:09:38,899 --> 00:09:41,778 Unknown causes. The police are obliged to investigate. 145 00:09:41,779 --> 00:09:43,898 Er, Sir Malcolm Braithwaite's been informed 146 00:09:43,899 --> 00:09:45,498 that we'll be paying him a visit. 147 00:09:45,500 --> 00:09:46,778 You can tell the coroner 148 00:09:46,779 --> 00:09:48,778 to stick his red tape where the sun don't shine! 149 00:09:48,779 --> 00:09:51,817 As if Her Majesty's Constabulary have got nothing better to do 150 00:09:51,820 --> 00:09:54,580 than investigate non-suspicious... 151 00:09:55,659 --> 00:09:57,577 Sir Malcolm Braithwaite? 152 00:09:57,580 --> 00:10:00,539 Mm. He's the chief surgeon at St Luke's, sir. 153 00:10:01,539 --> 00:10:04,059 He's the secretary for the membership committee. 154 00:10:05,259 --> 00:10:08,379 I spy a silver lining, Sergeant. 155 00:10:11,220 --> 00:10:13,460 Well, chop chop! What are you waiting for? 156 00:10:19,059 --> 00:10:21,418 Nurse, what's going on? 157 00:10:21,419 --> 00:10:24,018 Everyone seems to be at sixes and sevens. 158 00:10:24,019 --> 00:10:27,740 I'm afraid Mrs Garrity passed away on the operating table this morning. 159 00:10:30,419 --> 00:10:32,139 - Nurse... - Ah-ah-ah! 160 00:10:36,059 --> 00:10:38,817 - What happened? - No-one knows. 161 00:10:38,820 --> 00:10:43,138 The operation hadn't even started and it was only a fractured humerus. 162 00:10:43,139 --> 00:10:45,538 Not that there's anything for you to worry about. 163 00:10:45,539 --> 00:10:48,018 Although, there will be a full investigation, of course. 164 00:10:48,019 --> 00:10:50,778 When you've finished alarming the pre-operative patients, 165 00:10:50,779 --> 00:10:52,697 Mrs Dolan's hernia needs dressing. 166 00:10:52,700 --> 00:10:54,577 Yes, nurse. 167 00:10:54,580 --> 00:10:57,258 And for goodness' sake, change that apron 168 00:10:57,259 --> 00:11:00,697 before Matron catches you and blows a gasket. 169 00:11:00,700 --> 00:11:03,697 They're painting the railings. I must have brushed past them. 170 00:11:03,700 --> 00:11:06,658 Damn and blast! That's me fined five shillings if it doesn't come out. 171 00:11:06,659 --> 00:11:08,217 Paint is the very devil. 172 00:11:08,220 --> 00:11:11,618 Try turpentine and ammonia, mixed with a cup of salt. 173 00:11:11,620 --> 00:11:14,659 Thanks, Mrs McCarthy. You're a life-saver. 174 00:11:17,980 --> 00:11:20,498 The patient's respiration started to fail, 175 00:11:20,500 --> 00:11:24,577 so I cut the nitrous oxide and put her onto pure O2. 176 00:11:24,580 --> 00:11:26,177 She failed to respond, 177 00:11:26,179 --> 00:11:28,298 so I administered adrenaline. 178 00:11:28,299 --> 00:11:30,139 Sadly, to no avail. 179 00:11:31,220 --> 00:11:33,298 And has the equipment been checked? 180 00:11:33,299 --> 00:11:36,258 Fully checked, before and after the operation. 181 00:11:36,259 --> 00:11:38,138 The procedure was textbook. 182 00:11:38,139 --> 00:11:40,577 I'm afraid these things happen, Inspector. 183 00:11:40,580 --> 00:11:43,857 Anaesthetics is still very much in the unchartered waters 184 00:11:43,860 --> 00:11:45,538 of the medical profession. 185 00:11:45,539 --> 00:11:47,977 Sir Malcolm alludes to the fact that, six months ago, 186 00:11:47,980 --> 00:11:51,097 a patient died whilst under anaesthetic in my care, 187 00:11:51,100 --> 00:11:53,177 leading to a General Medical Council enquiry, 188 00:11:53,179 --> 00:11:55,460 at which I was fully exonerated. 189 00:11:56,539 --> 00:11:58,538 I can provide you with a full copy of the report, 190 00:11:58,539 --> 00:12:00,618 if you'd care to read it. - God, no! 191 00:12:00,620 --> 00:12:03,217 Here's the rub, Inspector. 192 00:12:03,220 --> 00:12:04,658 We are in the vanguard 193 00:12:04,659 --> 00:12:06,658 of the greatest social experiment in history. 194 00:12:06,659 --> 00:12:08,618 The National Health Service. 195 00:12:08,620 --> 00:12:12,138 Providing free medical care to all at the point of delivery. 196 00:12:12,139 --> 00:12:15,580 The last thing we need right now is anyone doubting us. 197 00:12:18,659 --> 00:12:20,139 Oh, do you play? 198 00:12:21,620 --> 00:12:25,697 I'm up for membership at the R and A, as it happens. 199 00:12:25,700 --> 00:12:27,977 Oh, well... 200 00:12:27,980 --> 00:12:30,378 we're always keen to welcome 201 00:12:30,379 --> 00:12:32,697 like-minded pillars of the establishment. 202 00:12:32,700 --> 00:12:35,899 I'm sure you'll find us all a mutually supportive lot. 203 00:12:37,659 --> 00:12:39,379 Anything else, Sergeant? 204 00:12:41,059 --> 00:12:42,980 Then I think were finished here. 205 00:12:44,659 --> 00:12:46,100 See you in the clubhouse. 206 00:12:53,539 --> 00:12:56,460 CHURCH BELL TOLLS 207 00:12:59,379 --> 00:13:00,700 Argh! 208 00:13:04,500 --> 00:13:06,577 Balaclava... Nice touch. 209 00:13:06,580 --> 00:13:08,378 Element of surprise. 210 00:13:08,379 --> 00:13:11,697 Your reaction times are getting faster, Father. 211 00:13:11,700 --> 00:13:14,097 Father Brown? 212 00:13:14,100 --> 00:13:16,177 Mrs Steele. 213 00:13:16,179 --> 00:13:19,498 Erm, Sid was just teaching me the noble art of self-defence. 214 00:13:19,500 --> 00:13:20,817 I see. 215 00:13:20,820 --> 00:13:23,778 Mother Augustine is here. I put her in the study. 216 00:13:23,779 --> 00:13:25,217 Right. Yes. 217 00:13:25,220 --> 00:13:26,419 I'm on my way. 218 00:13:28,379 --> 00:13:32,258 If you could restrain yourself from attacking her. 219 00:13:32,259 --> 00:13:34,817 HE WINCES IN PAIN 220 00:13:34,820 --> 00:13:36,299 I'll be off. 221 00:13:37,740 --> 00:13:40,817 I find myself wondering why would a man of the cloth 222 00:13:40,820 --> 00:13:43,577 have a need to defend himself? 223 00:13:43,580 --> 00:13:45,898 You never know when you might get in trouble. 224 00:13:45,899 --> 00:13:47,577 Trouble begets trouble. 225 00:13:47,580 --> 00:13:51,658 And from what I hear, you, young man, are trouble with a capital T. 226 00:13:51,659 --> 00:13:53,097 You reckon, do you? 227 00:13:53,100 --> 00:13:55,018 Father Brown should be doing God's work, 228 00:13:55,019 --> 00:13:58,378 instead of brawling in public in the churchyard. 229 00:13:58,379 --> 00:14:00,977 Well, Father Brown is not your average priest. 230 00:14:00,980 --> 00:14:03,097 I don't know what Bridget McCarthy was thinking, 231 00:14:03,100 --> 00:14:06,419 but I think he'll find I run a tighter ship. 232 00:14:08,340 --> 00:14:09,659 Good luck with that! 233 00:14:31,340 --> 00:14:33,977 At last, a nurse next to a frying pan 234 00:14:33,980 --> 00:14:35,738 and my stomach's turning somersaults. 235 00:14:35,740 --> 00:14:38,177 Be a good girl and rustle up some bacon and eggs. 236 00:14:38,179 --> 00:14:39,457 Yes, Doctor. 237 00:14:39,460 --> 00:14:41,418 Just as soon as I've changed the dressing 238 00:14:41,419 --> 00:14:43,258 on Mrs Dolan's infected hernia. 239 00:14:43,259 --> 00:14:45,097 I'd heard you were a feisty one. 240 00:14:45,100 --> 00:14:48,217 Only that Mrs Dolan's stomach is in rather worse shape than yours 241 00:14:48,220 --> 00:14:50,418 at this precise moment. 242 00:14:50,419 --> 00:14:51,817 Look at the state of you! 243 00:14:51,820 --> 00:14:54,418 What do you expect, after running all the way across the quad? 244 00:14:54,419 --> 00:14:57,778 And you'll never guess... I think I know how Mrs Garrity died. 245 00:14:57,779 --> 00:15:00,057 And I don't think it was of natural causes. 246 00:15:00,059 --> 00:15:02,138 Which means, she was murdered. 247 00:15:02,139 --> 00:15:04,298 There's enough unfounded gossip flying around 248 00:15:04,299 --> 00:15:05,538 without you adding to it. 249 00:15:05,539 --> 00:15:07,778 Take no notice. She's prone to exaggeration. 250 00:15:07,779 --> 00:15:10,697 I can prove it and then we'll see what the police say, shall we? 251 00:15:10,700 --> 00:15:13,937 Why are there patients out of bed when Sir Malcolm is here 252 00:15:13,940 --> 00:15:15,820 to do his post-operative checks? 253 00:15:26,139 --> 00:15:27,937 METALLIC CLANG 254 00:15:27,940 --> 00:15:29,460 Who's there? 255 00:15:53,620 --> 00:15:56,419 APPROACHING FOOTSTEPS 256 00:16:01,179 --> 00:16:03,299 Aaaaahhhhhhh! 257 00:16:04,899 --> 00:16:07,418 Good morning, Father. 258 00:16:07,419 --> 00:16:09,299 Good morning, Mrs Steele. 259 00:16:14,379 --> 00:16:17,217 I usually see to my own breakfast. 260 00:16:17,220 --> 00:16:19,057 You're an elusive man to get hold of, 261 00:16:19,059 --> 00:16:22,057 so I thought we could start as we mean to go on with morning meetings. 262 00:16:22,059 --> 00:16:25,697 I've moved the first holy communicants to this afternoon, 263 00:16:25,700 --> 00:16:29,097 in between Reverend Frobisher and the African orphans' fundraiser, 264 00:16:29,100 --> 00:16:32,179 so you can spend the morning working on your homily... 265 00:16:33,139 --> 00:16:34,500 ...uninterrupted. 266 00:16:39,419 --> 00:16:41,418 Good morning, Lady Felicia. 267 00:16:41,419 --> 00:16:43,538 I'm Dr Fairfax, your anaesthetist. 268 00:16:43,539 --> 00:16:46,577 - Is this the equipment that was used for Mrs Garrity? - Certainly not. 269 00:16:46,580 --> 00:16:48,418 The theatre was cleared out afterwards 270 00:16:48,419 --> 00:16:50,177 and all the equipment put in storage. 271 00:16:50,179 --> 00:16:51,258 There's nothing to it. 272 00:16:51,259 --> 00:16:53,498 This black tank is the anaesthetic - nitrous oxide. 273 00:16:53,500 --> 00:16:55,857 - Green is carbon dioxide... - Isn't that poisonous? 274 00:16:55,860 --> 00:16:57,977 Not when mixed with oxygen. 275 00:16:57,980 --> 00:16:59,977 That's this black and white chap here. 276 00:16:59,980 --> 00:17:02,138 Now, I'm going to give you a little injection 277 00:17:02,139 --> 00:17:04,299 with something to make you sleepy. 278 00:17:06,619 --> 00:17:10,498 If you could count back from ten for me? 279 00:17:10,500 --> 00:17:12,097 Ten. 280 00:17:12,099 --> 00:17:13,538 Nine. 281 00:17:13,539 --> 00:17:15,218 Eight. 282 00:17:15,220 --> 00:17:17,538 Seven. 283 00:17:17,539 --> 00:17:18,978 Six. 284 00:17:18,980 --> 00:17:20,380 Five. 285 00:17:21,420 --> 00:17:23,417 Four. 286 00:17:23,420 --> 00:17:24,700 Three... 287 00:17:30,660 --> 00:17:32,740 Father! Are you in there, Father? 288 00:17:34,779 --> 00:17:36,897 This door's always left open. 289 00:17:36,900 --> 00:17:39,817 Doubtless why Father Brown is so prone to distraction. 290 00:17:39,819 --> 00:17:41,577 Ah! 291 00:17:41,579 --> 00:17:43,018 He's writing his homily 292 00:17:43,019 --> 00:17:45,258 and under strict instructions not to be disturbed. 293 00:17:45,259 --> 00:17:47,698 Yeah, well, her ladyship's been trying to get hold of him. 294 00:17:47,700 --> 00:17:49,698 Last night, a nurse at St Luke's was murdered 295 00:17:49,700 --> 00:17:51,258 and she needs to see him urgently. 296 00:17:51,259 --> 00:17:53,377 Whatever for? He's not a policeman. 297 00:17:53,380 --> 00:17:55,298 Trust me, he'll want to know. 298 00:17:55,299 --> 00:17:57,137 No doubt he would. 299 00:17:57,140 --> 00:17:59,857 I'm well aware of his little crime-fighting hobby, 300 00:17:59,859 --> 00:18:01,817 but uncertain how kindly his parishioners 301 00:18:01,819 --> 00:18:04,377 take to these deviations to his duties. 302 00:18:04,380 --> 00:18:07,259 Do we understand each other, Mr Carter? 303 00:18:09,859 --> 00:18:11,460 We most certainly do, Mrs Steele. 304 00:18:12,579 --> 00:18:14,259 See you around. 305 00:18:15,619 --> 00:18:17,339 Not if I have my way. 306 00:18:54,619 --> 00:18:58,057 Six weeks ago, we were asked to investigate some missing drugs. 307 00:18:58,059 --> 00:18:59,377 Specifically, pethidine. 308 00:18:59,380 --> 00:19:01,779 I fail to see what this has to do with it. 309 00:19:03,140 --> 00:19:06,458 You were the last people to see Nurse Fletcher 310 00:19:06,460 --> 00:19:09,298 before she left the ward at the end of her shift. 311 00:19:09,299 --> 00:19:12,057 - Which would have been at...? - Ten. 312 00:19:12,059 --> 00:19:16,057 When everybody headed to their beds, except Nurse Fletcher, 313 00:19:16,059 --> 00:19:20,140 who inexplicably decided to take a detour to theatre... 314 00:19:21,460 --> 00:19:23,978 ...where I believe the drugs are kept. 315 00:19:23,980 --> 00:19:26,698 Securely, under lock and key. 316 00:19:26,700 --> 00:19:29,337 Ah, yes... 317 00:19:29,339 --> 00:19:30,380 Key. 318 00:19:32,940 --> 00:19:37,940 Nurse Fletcher dropped this when she was killed. 319 00:19:39,940 --> 00:19:43,218 Does anyone know which lock it fits? 320 00:19:43,220 --> 00:19:46,538 It's the key to the nurses' common room. We've all got one. 321 00:19:46,539 --> 00:19:50,337 Not that it's ever locked. No doubt, there was a doctor involved. 322 00:19:50,339 --> 00:19:53,938 Young nurses tend to have one-track minds, Inspector. 323 00:19:53,940 --> 00:19:57,180 - A lovers' tiff gone wrong? - Peggy wasn't the type! 324 00:19:58,859 --> 00:20:02,018 Something to add, Nurse Honeywell? 325 00:20:02,019 --> 00:20:04,178 It's probably nothing. 326 00:20:04,180 --> 00:20:06,337 Humour me. 327 00:20:06,339 --> 00:20:09,698 Peggy said Mrs Garrity had been murdered 328 00:20:09,700 --> 00:20:11,978 and was threatening to go to the police. 329 00:20:11,980 --> 00:20:15,498 - Said this to...? - Oh, all of us, I suppose. 330 00:20:15,500 --> 00:20:17,298 At least, we were all there. 331 00:20:17,299 --> 00:20:18,577 This is ridiculous. 332 00:20:18,579 --> 00:20:21,057 The postmortem revealed no anomalies. 333 00:20:21,059 --> 00:20:24,377 We've put it down as a rare reaction to the anaesthetic. 334 00:20:24,380 --> 00:20:26,857 Were any of you acquainted with Mrs Garrity 335 00:20:26,859 --> 00:20:28,700 before her admission to hospital? 336 00:20:31,420 --> 00:20:33,577 Something else? 337 00:20:33,579 --> 00:20:35,140 Poor Peggy. 338 00:20:36,099 --> 00:20:38,059 I wish there was something I could do. 339 00:20:40,859 --> 00:20:43,019 You could light a candle for her soul. 340 00:20:44,140 --> 00:20:45,738 The church is always open. 341 00:20:45,740 --> 00:20:47,337 I think she'd like that. 342 00:20:47,339 --> 00:20:48,738 Padre... 343 00:20:48,740 --> 00:20:50,857 You're like a bad penny. 344 00:20:50,859 --> 00:20:53,339 I am the hospital chaplain. 345 00:20:54,299 --> 00:20:55,740 Course you are. 346 00:21:02,259 --> 00:21:04,857 A patient dies on the operating table. 347 00:21:04,859 --> 00:21:07,057 Nurse Fletcher announces there's something fishy 348 00:21:07,059 --> 00:21:09,097 and a few hours later she's murdered. 349 00:21:09,099 --> 00:21:11,657 Doris Garrity was a harmless old lady. 350 00:21:11,660 --> 00:21:13,779 To whom no-one claims acquaintance. 351 00:21:15,220 --> 00:21:19,178 I believe Nurse Honeywell knows more than she's letting on. 352 00:21:19,180 --> 00:21:22,619 In the meantime, let's keep out noses to the ground. 353 00:21:35,380 --> 00:21:36,857 Hello. 354 00:21:36,859 --> 00:21:38,817 I was sure I had tuppence 355 00:21:38,819 --> 00:21:41,619 and stealing from God is a frightful sin. 356 00:21:45,099 --> 00:21:46,339 Have this one on me. 357 00:21:48,220 --> 00:21:49,660 Thank you. 358 00:21:51,940 --> 00:21:53,700 I'm sorry about your friend. 359 00:21:55,299 --> 00:21:57,577 We were hardly that. 360 00:21:57,579 --> 00:21:59,657 I thought she was a rather silly girl 361 00:21:59,660 --> 00:22:01,579 and a terrible attention seeker. 362 00:22:02,740 --> 00:22:05,577 Which must make me a very wicked person. 363 00:22:05,579 --> 00:22:08,019 Or a refreshingly honest one. 364 00:22:11,700 --> 00:22:16,258 So when Nurse Fletcher announced that Mrs Garrity was murdered... 365 00:22:16,259 --> 00:22:19,980 I thought she was showing off to Dr Dish. 366 00:22:21,180 --> 00:22:25,099 So... you paid no attention to her theory? 367 00:22:26,660 --> 00:22:28,458 After all, 368 00:22:28,460 --> 00:22:30,940 it's not as if any of you knew Mrs Garrity? 369 00:22:32,619 --> 00:22:34,099 Exactly. 370 00:22:37,220 --> 00:22:39,018 But...? 371 00:22:39,019 --> 00:22:42,057 It was only when she was murdered 372 00:22:42,059 --> 00:22:45,700 I remembered something about the evening Mrs Garrity was brought in. 373 00:22:46,900 --> 00:22:48,617 Well, I never! 374 00:22:48,619 --> 00:22:50,579 Mr and Mrs Weston. 375 00:22:52,740 --> 00:22:57,137 I assumed it was the concussion, as none of us is called Weston. 376 00:22:57,140 --> 00:22:58,940 I expect it's nothing. 377 00:23:00,259 --> 00:23:02,099 You must think me very silly. 378 00:23:04,619 --> 00:23:06,538 On the contrary. 379 00:23:06,539 --> 00:23:09,299 I think you are a highly intelligent young woman. 380 00:23:10,980 --> 00:23:12,857 Father... 381 00:23:12,859 --> 00:23:15,897 And there was I thinking you were in your study... 382 00:23:15,900 --> 00:23:17,978 writing your homily. 383 00:23:17,980 --> 00:23:21,738 Crikey. I'd better hop it or Matron will have my guts for garters. 384 00:23:21,740 --> 00:23:23,458 You must be from St Luke's. 385 00:23:23,460 --> 00:23:25,738 Although, I don't think I've seen you at mass. 386 00:23:25,740 --> 00:23:26,978 Hardly. 387 00:23:26,980 --> 00:23:28,738 I'm not a Catholic. 388 00:23:28,740 --> 00:23:30,938 Nor anything else, for that matter. 389 00:23:30,940 --> 00:23:32,980 Then, please, don't let me keep you. 390 00:23:39,940 --> 00:23:44,980 Cast your mind back to last night... and dig deeper. 391 00:23:46,259 --> 00:23:48,057 Mm... 392 00:23:48,059 --> 00:23:50,177 And deeper... 393 00:23:50,180 --> 00:23:52,218 Mm... 394 00:23:52,220 --> 00:23:54,177 What do you call this again? 395 00:23:54,180 --> 00:23:56,579 Transmemory meditation. It's all the rage in London. 396 00:23:57,940 --> 00:24:01,258 Apparently, our brains process only a fraction of what we perceive. 397 00:24:01,259 --> 00:24:04,738 Yours might. I have told you everything I remember. 398 00:24:04,740 --> 00:24:07,660 One more time. The slightest detail may be important. 399 00:24:08,980 --> 00:24:11,099 Mm... 400 00:24:16,339 --> 00:24:19,817 She was breathless because she'd run across the quad. 401 00:24:19,819 --> 00:24:21,938 Look at the state of you! 402 00:24:21,940 --> 00:24:25,180 Well, what do you expect after running all the way across the quad? 403 00:24:27,259 --> 00:24:30,220 She gave Nurse Honeywell a file. 404 00:24:31,619 --> 00:24:33,420 Nurse Honeywell put the file in the desk. 405 00:24:36,059 --> 00:24:37,577 So... 406 00:24:37,579 --> 00:24:40,938 Doris Garrity... 407 00:24:40,940 --> 00:24:44,857 dies on the table under the anaesthetic care of Dr Fairfax. 408 00:24:44,859 --> 00:24:47,137 A recent arrival from St Thomas', 409 00:24:47,140 --> 00:24:49,657 where he was the subject 410 00:24:49,660 --> 00:24:53,458 of a GMC enquiry 411 00:24:53,460 --> 00:24:56,577 for topping a patient. 412 00:24:56,579 --> 00:24:58,538 Allegedly, sir. He was exoner... 413 00:24:58,539 --> 00:25:00,259 Whoa! Train of thought, Sergeant. 414 00:25:01,900 --> 00:25:04,137 And, coincidentally, 415 00:25:04,140 --> 00:25:06,298 the same hospital where Nurse Fletcher 416 00:25:06,299 --> 00:25:08,577 did her preliminary training. 417 00:25:08,579 --> 00:25:11,577 Who, having deduced that Doris' death was dodgy, 418 00:25:11,579 --> 00:25:13,657 was dumb enough to announce it to all and sundry 419 00:25:13,660 --> 00:25:15,938 before being bumped off. 420 00:25:15,940 --> 00:25:18,299 The single common denominator being... 421 00:25:21,980 --> 00:25:25,057 Unless it's raffle tickets for the church roof, I'm not interested. 422 00:25:25,059 --> 00:25:27,097 If it is raffle tickets for the church roof, 423 00:25:27,099 --> 00:25:29,057 I'm still not interested! 424 00:25:29,059 --> 00:25:31,339 I think the key is Mrs Garrity. 425 00:25:32,539 --> 00:25:34,577 Everyone claims her to have been a stranger, 426 00:25:34,579 --> 00:25:37,018 but Nurse Honeywell said she recognised someone 427 00:25:37,019 --> 00:25:38,817 the night she was admitted. 428 00:25:38,819 --> 00:25:41,897 - Who? - She mentioned the name Weston. 429 00:25:41,900 --> 00:25:46,099 I think, if you find the connection, you will also find the murderer. 430 00:25:47,099 --> 00:25:48,498 Genius! 431 00:25:48,500 --> 00:25:51,339 If only one of them was called Weston. 432 00:25:52,940 --> 00:25:54,978 You think you've found your man? 433 00:25:54,980 --> 00:25:57,177 I'm sure you've got your own work to do. 434 00:25:57,180 --> 00:26:00,458 Souls to save, sinners to punish, 435 00:26:00,460 --> 00:26:02,057 children to indoctrinate... 436 00:26:02,059 --> 00:26:03,660 Adios, Padre! 437 00:26:07,779 --> 00:26:10,980 Check to see if any of them have ever gone by the name Weston. 438 00:26:23,700 --> 00:26:26,337 Nurse Honeywell. Could you step in here, please? 439 00:26:26,339 --> 00:26:27,740 Yes, Matron. 440 00:26:34,900 --> 00:26:36,778 You're seven minutes late. 441 00:26:36,779 --> 00:26:39,738 I was at church, lighting a candle for Peggy. 442 00:26:39,740 --> 00:26:42,778 I take that to mean you disbelieve me? 443 00:26:42,779 --> 00:26:44,698 Dallying with a doctor, more like. 444 00:26:44,700 --> 00:26:46,538 I know your type. 445 00:26:46,539 --> 00:26:48,298 You don't know me at all. 446 00:26:48,299 --> 00:26:50,857 I've seen you sneaking out of the doctors' common room 447 00:26:50,859 --> 00:26:53,057 in the middle of the night. - Which begs the question, 448 00:26:53,059 --> 00:26:57,019 why you were out of bed wandering the hospital at that time. 449 00:27:03,220 --> 00:27:05,057 What on earth are you are doing? 450 00:27:05,059 --> 00:27:07,458 Ah! There you are, Mrs M. 451 00:27:07,460 --> 00:27:10,778 It's not time to play hide and seek now. 452 00:27:10,779 --> 00:27:13,298 She's been having these little episodes recently. 453 00:27:13,299 --> 00:27:14,617 She's going a bit gaga. 454 00:27:14,619 --> 00:27:16,337 Come along, Mrs McCarthy. 455 00:27:16,339 --> 00:27:18,337 Let's get you back to bed. 456 00:27:18,339 --> 00:27:20,377 We put it down to advancing age. 457 00:27:20,380 --> 00:27:21,779 Oh! 458 00:27:44,019 --> 00:27:45,980 HE KNOCKS ON THE DOOR 459 00:27:51,940 --> 00:27:54,500 One minute, she were picking apples. 460 00:27:56,500 --> 00:27:58,339 The next morning, she'd gone. 461 00:28:01,140 --> 00:28:04,059 It were only a broken shoulder. 462 00:28:05,420 --> 00:28:07,617 Not that I blame the hospital. 463 00:28:07,619 --> 00:28:10,057 Quality care... 464 00:28:10,059 --> 00:28:12,299 and didn't charge her a penny. 465 00:28:13,579 --> 00:28:15,498 Mr Garrity, may I ask you, 466 00:28:15,500 --> 00:28:18,859 do you recognise the names Mr and Mrs Weston? 467 00:28:20,980 --> 00:28:23,140 She mentioned them? 468 00:28:24,420 --> 00:28:26,220 I wonder what brought that back? 469 00:28:28,059 --> 00:28:29,579 Wasn't their real names. 470 00:28:30,619 --> 00:28:32,337 Just what Doris called them. 471 00:28:32,339 --> 00:28:34,538 On account of the bank holiday. 472 00:28:34,539 --> 00:28:36,498 The bank holiday? 473 00:28:36,500 --> 00:28:38,180 1931. 474 00:28:39,420 --> 00:28:41,420 Weston-super-Mare. 475 00:28:43,579 --> 00:28:47,940 Wettest May Day for 25 years. 476 00:28:49,339 --> 00:28:53,059 The wind blew us off the beach and into the town to look for our tea. 477 00:28:54,900 --> 00:28:58,018 Doris wanted kippers from Lyons' Corner House, 478 00:28:58,019 --> 00:29:00,617 which meant walking up by the town hall. 479 00:29:00,619 --> 00:29:03,740 Then this taxi drew up... 480 00:29:04,859 --> 00:29:06,579 ...and a young couple jumped out. 481 00:29:08,339 --> 00:29:10,819 Asked us to witness their wedding. 482 00:29:11,940 --> 00:29:14,859 Oh, Doris were chuffed to bits. 483 00:29:15,859 --> 00:29:17,940 She thought it was so romantic. 484 00:29:20,019 --> 00:29:21,420 The Westons... 485 00:29:23,380 --> 00:29:25,940 Don't suppose you remember their real name? 486 00:29:27,619 --> 00:29:30,380 Oh... No, it's such a long time ago. 487 00:29:31,619 --> 00:29:34,258 They were a handsome couple. 488 00:29:34,259 --> 00:29:36,778 I've got a photo somewhere. 489 00:29:36,779 --> 00:29:40,337 - Would you like me to fetch the album? - Yes, please. 490 00:29:40,339 --> 00:29:42,220 And I'll put the kettle on. 491 00:29:43,420 --> 00:29:45,137 There we are. 492 00:29:45,140 --> 00:29:47,137 I'll fetch you a nice cup of tea 493 00:29:47,140 --> 00:29:50,019 and there'll be no need for any more wandering around. 494 00:29:53,059 --> 00:29:54,337 Gaga! 495 00:29:54,339 --> 00:29:57,057 I'm very sorry. But it was the best I could think of on the spot. 496 00:29:57,059 --> 00:29:58,698 That was the best you could think of? 497 00:29:58,700 --> 00:30:00,538 Well, it got you out of a sticky situation. 498 00:30:00,539 --> 00:30:03,298 A situation I would not be in were it not for you! 499 00:30:03,299 --> 00:30:05,940 So... did you find out what was in that file? 500 00:30:07,019 --> 00:30:08,978 Yes. I did. 501 00:30:08,980 --> 00:30:11,458 It was the linen count. 502 00:30:11,460 --> 00:30:13,298 Linen count? 503 00:30:13,299 --> 00:30:15,778 It means she was in the laundry room. 504 00:30:15,779 --> 00:30:17,698 Counting the linen. 505 00:30:17,700 --> 00:30:19,137 Oh, I see. 506 00:30:19,140 --> 00:30:22,698 So... if she ran across the quad, 507 00:30:22,700 --> 00:30:26,339 that means that the laundry is that building there. 508 00:30:27,859 --> 00:30:30,900 Weston-super-Mare, May, 1931. 509 00:30:32,339 --> 00:30:35,500 That's us and the Westons outside the town hall. 510 00:30:40,180 --> 00:30:41,339 Oh... 511 00:30:42,539 --> 00:30:43,897 I see. 512 00:30:43,900 --> 00:30:45,940 TELEPHONE RINGS 513 00:30:48,299 --> 00:30:49,900 St Mary's Presbytery. 514 00:30:51,420 --> 00:30:53,738 Alas, Mrs McCarthy, he's gone AWOL. 515 00:30:53,740 --> 00:30:55,897 Well, he usually turns up in the end. 516 00:30:55,900 --> 00:30:59,458 And when he does, could you please give him an urgent message? 517 00:30:59,460 --> 00:31:01,097 Fire away. 518 00:31:01,099 --> 00:31:05,817 Just tell him, I have important information for him about the murder 519 00:31:05,819 --> 00:31:08,218 and I would like him to call into the hospital 520 00:31:08,220 --> 00:31:10,137 at his earliest convenience. 521 00:31:10,140 --> 00:31:12,298 I'll make sure he gets it. 522 00:31:12,299 --> 00:31:14,817 Thank you. Goodbye, Mrs Steele. 523 00:31:14,819 --> 00:31:16,579 Goodbye, Mrs McCarthy. 524 00:32:29,180 --> 00:32:30,819 Drink this, Mrs McCarthy. 525 00:32:33,819 --> 00:32:36,339 - What time is it, Nurse? - Just after three. 526 00:32:38,700 --> 00:32:41,218 Well, that's very early for my medication. 527 00:32:41,220 --> 00:32:43,420 This is to make you sleepy before your operation. 528 00:32:44,380 --> 00:32:47,817 But this morning, you said the swelling hadn't gone down enough. 529 00:32:47,819 --> 00:32:51,337 It was decided that your operation would be brought forward a day. 530 00:32:51,339 --> 00:32:52,500 Oh... 531 00:33:20,420 --> 00:33:22,018 Father, thank goodness! 532 00:33:22,019 --> 00:33:24,458 I think I know how Mrs Garrity was killed. 533 00:33:24,460 --> 00:33:26,460 I think I know who and why. 534 00:33:35,460 --> 00:33:36,897 Where is Mrs McCarthy? 535 00:33:36,900 --> 00:33:39,258 She's been taken to theatre. 536 00:33:39,259 --> 00:33:41,097 That's impossible. 537 00:33:41,099 --> 00:33:44,538 She was told only this morning that her arm was still too swollen. 538 00:33:44,539 --> 00:33:46,059 Quick! 539 00:33:47,460 --> 00:33:48,857 Ready to go? 540 00:33:48,859 --> 00:33:52,577 She's looking a little flat. I'm going to increase her oxygen. 541 00:33:52,579 --> 00:33:54,097 She's not responding. 542 00:33:54,099 --> 00:33:57,099 Not again? OK, nothing but oxygen this time. 543 00:33:59,619 --> 00:34:02,420 - She's still not responding. - Adrenaline. 544 00:34:15,340 --> 00:34:16,980 There's no pulse. 545 00:34:24,539 --> 00:34:28,018 - Turn off the oxygen! - Are you insane? This woman's in respiratory arrest! 546 00:34:28,019 --> 00:34:30,539 - I said, turn it off! - All right, all right, have it your way. 547 00:34:32,179 --> 00:34:33,420 Nobody move. 548 00:34:41,099 --> 00:34:44,458 - She's breathing. - Can someone tell me what the hell is happening here? 549 00:34:44,460 --> 00:34:46,057 Nurse Fletcher found this gown 550 00:34:46,059 --> 00:34:48,498 when she was doing the linen count. Black paint. 551 00:34:48,500 --> 00:34:51,137 How could a sterile gown get smeared with paint 552 00:34:51,139 --> 00:34:53,978 when it came from a sterile operating theatre? 553 00:34:53,980 --> 00:34:58,059 She had a key. I think she was about to do this... 554 00:35:00,900 --> 00:35:03,097 Carbon dioxide. 555 00:35:03,099 --> 00:35:04,617 Poisoned air. 556 00:35:04,619 --> 00:35:06,657 I think, with all this paint lying around, 557 00:35:06,659 --> 00:35:08,057 that's how they got the idea. 558 00:35:08,059 --> 00:35:11,257 - Are you saying that someone painted the carbon dioxide tank? - Yes, I am. 559 00:35:11,260 --> 00:35:13,617 And they put it where the oxygen should be. 560 00:35:13,619 --> 00:35:15,418 Their only mistake was underestimating 561 00:35:15,420 --> 00:35:18,099 how long the paint would take to dry. - Let me see that. 562 00:35:23,940 --> 00:35:26,019 Now, hang on! This wasn't down to me. 563 00:35:28,500 --> 00:35:30,697 No, it wasn't. 564 00:35:30,699 --> 00:35:32,458 Doris Garrity was murdered 565 00:35:32,460 --> 00:35:34,737 because she recognised somebody from her past. 566 00:35:34,739 --> 00:35:36,500 Is that not the case, Sir Malcolm? 567 00:35:37,780 --> 00:35:39,898 I don't know why you're looking at me? 568 00:35:39,900 --> 00:35:41,538 A kind woman, who did a good deed. 569 00:35:41,539 --> 00:35:43,938 Little did she know that witnessing a marriage 570 00:35:43,940 --> 00:35:46,777 would also mean she was signing her future death sentence. 571 00:35:46,780 --> 00:35:50,139 Well, I'd hardly call it a... proper marriage. 572 00:35:52,900 --> 00:35:55,260 More a moment of adolescent rashness. 573 00:35:57,420 --> 00:36:00,057 It was my first year in medical school 574 00:36:00,059 --> 00:36:02,579 and Rita was a... Tiller Girl. 575 00:36:04,179 --> 00:36:05,978 Six weeks later, it was all over. 576 00:36:05,980 --> 00:36:08,179 But you didn't divorce her, did you? 577 00:36:09,780 --> 00:36:12,458 When I married you and Lady Emma, 578 00:36:12,460 --> 00:36:15,737 your entry in the register declares you to be a bachelor. 579 00:36:15,739 --> 00:36:18,057 Emma's Catholic. 580 00:36:18,059 --> 00:36:19,820 She couldn't marry a divorcee. 581 00:36:21,980 --> 00:36:24,538 It was a harmless white lie. 582 00:36:24,539 --> 00:36:27,980 Until Doris Garrity came back into your world. 583 00:36:29,659 --> 00:36:32,057 She could have exposed you as a bigamist. 584 00:36:32,059 --> 00:36:33,460 I did it to protect them. 585 00:36:34,780 --> 00:36:36,619 I had no choice. 586 00:36:37,940 --> 00:36:40,139 But you did have a choice, didn't you, Sir Malcolm? 587 00:36:41,780 --> 00:36:45,577 You could have confessed your crime and asked for forgiveness. 588 00:36:45,579 --> 00:36:49,257 And it is not too late to throw yourself on God's mercy. 589 00:36:49,260 --> 00:36:50,737 No, no. 590 00:36:50,739 --> 00:36:52,579 I'd rather take my own chances. 591 00:36:53,619 --> 00:36:55,179 Now, this... 592 00:36:56,099 --> 00:36:57,219 ...is Pentothal. 593 00:36:58,539 --> 00:37:01,498 It will stop your heart in 15 seconds. 594 00:37:01,500 --> 00:37:03,858 Now, be a good girl 595 00:37:03,860 --> 00:37:05,420 and come quietly. 596 00:37:11,380 --> 00:37:13,498 Dr Fairfax is in theatre. 597 00:37:13,500 --> 00:37:14,978 Then, we'll wait. 598 00:37:14,980 --> 00:37:16,777 A discreet and speedy resolution 599 00:37:16,780 --> 00:37:20,378 and Sir Malcolm's undying gratitude will nail the application. 600 00:37:20,380 --> 00:37:22,137 Keep walking. 601 00:37:22,139 --> 00:37:23,577 Urgh! 602 00:37:23,579 --> 00:37:25,378 Arrest this man! 603 00:37:25,380 --> 00:37:27,737 He murdered Mrs Garrity and Nurse Fletcher! 604 00:37:27,739 --> 00:37:29,177 Quickly! 605 00:37:29,179 --> 00:37:31,099 Sergeant...! 606 00:37:33,019 --> 00:37:37,057 Malcolm Braithwaite, I'm arresting you on suspicion of the murders 607 00:37:37,059 --> 00:37:39,297 of Doris Garrity and Peggy Fletcher. 608 00:37:39,300 --> 00:37:42,137 You are not obliged to say anything, unless you wish to do so, 609 00:37:42,139 --> 00:37:45,940 but anything you say may be taken down and will be given in evidence. 610 00:37:47,699 --> 00:37:48,818 KNOCKING 611 00:37:48,820 --> 00:37:49,860 Enter. 612 00:37:51,940 --> 00:37:53,577 You wanted to see me, Matron? 613 00:37:53,579 --> 00:37:56,097 It seems you've found me out. 614 00:37:56,099 --> 00:37:58,978 I noticed the side effects. 615 00:37:58,980 --> 00:38:01,538 Mood swings, dizziness, blurred vision. 616 00:38:01,539 --> 00:38:04,898 You seem very knowledgeable about the side effects of pethidine. 617 00:38:04,900 --> 00:38:07,018 - I'm going to be a doctor. - Don't be absurd! 618 00:38:07,019 --> 00:38:09,338 I've applied to medical school. 619 00:38:09,340 --> 00:38:11,777 And the reason I was in the doctors' common room 620 00:38:11,780 --> 00:38:13,217 in the middle of the night 621 00:38:13,219 --> 00:38:16,177 was I needed the textbook to swot for my entrance exam. 622 00:38:16,179 --> 00:38:19,900 - I thought... - My only interest in doctors is becoming one. 623 00:38:22,619 --> 00:38:25,737 This is my letter of resignation. 624 00:38:25,739 --> 00:38:28,657 I hope you'll spare me the indignity of giving a reason. 625 00:38:28,659 --> 00:38:30,659 And I hope you'll reconsider. 626 00:38:31,940 --> 00:38:34,697 But I'm a thief and a drug addict. 627 00:38:34,699 --> 00:38:37,978 And I happen to believe that drug addiction is an illness, 628 00:38:37,980 --> 00:38:41,300 which should be treated, not punished. 629 00:38:42,579 --> 00:38:45,657 Dr Brittain is a consultant psychiatrist 630 00:38:45,659 --> 00:38:47,980 running a drugs rehabilitation programme. 631 00:38:50,539 --> 00:38:53,820 You can be assured of the utmost discretion. 632 00:38:59,900 --> 00:39:02,657 It seems I've misjudged you, Nurse. 633 00:39:02,659 --> 00:39:05,097 You're not the first. 634 00:39:05,099 --> 00:39:07,099 And I doubt you'll be the last. 635 00:39:14,059 --> 00:39:16,019 Father, can I say something? 636 00:39:17,139 --> 00:39:18,539 On the record. 637 00:39:31,699 --> 00:39:33,619 Bless me, Father, for I have sinned. 638 00:39:35,380 --> 00:39:37,820 It's been five days since my last confession. 639 00:39:39,460 --> 00:39:40,980 And... 640 00:39:43,019 --> 00:39:44,539 ...it was all my fault. 641 00:39:45,739 --> 00:39:47,019 Go on. 642 00:39:49,179 --> 00:39:50,900 That ruddy car! 643 00:39:53,780 --> 00:39:57,260 It was a surprise present from Monty, you see? 644 00:40:00,380 --> 00:40:02,217 - I see. - I was in such a rage, 645 00:40:02,219 --> 00:40:05,057 I think part of me wanted to wrap his wretched guilt present 646 00:40:05,059 --> 00:40:07,097 round a tree. 647 00:40:07,099 --> 00:40:11,179 Mrs M was right. I was... driving recklessly fast. 648 00:40:12,260 --> 00:40:13,577 God will forgive you. 649 00:40:13,579 --> 00:40:16,059 It's not God's forgiveness I'm worried about. 650 00:40:17,219 --> 00:40:20,420 She was taking a shepherd's pie to Glenda Pike. 651 00:40:22,019 --> 00:40:25,300 Three miles on foot, because the bus doesn't go to Hambleston. 652 00:40:26,539 --> 00:40:28,460 And that's Mrs M all over. 653 00:40:29,699 --> 00:40:32,139 Always helping, never asking for thanks. 654 00:40:33,380 --> 00:40:35,780 And it's my fault she's lying here! 655 00:40:37,659 --> 00:40:40,938 I just want her to know how very sorry I am. 656 00:40:40,940 --> 00:40:43,018 SHE SOBS 657 00:40:43,019 --> 00:40:44,900 I think she does. 658 00:40:46,980 --> 00:40:49,539 Welcome back, Mrs M. 659 00:40:53,900 --> 00:40:55,019 Come in, come in. 660 00:40:57,539 --> 00:40:58,579 Ah...! 661 00:41:00,139 --> 00:41:02,500 Oh, there was no need for this fuss. 662 00:41:03,539 --> 00:41:06,338 Please, Mrs M, take a load off.. 663 00:41:06,340 --> 00:41:08,219 Sidney, thank you. 664 00:41:10,019 --> 00:41:11,260 Oh, it's a cake. 665 00:41:12,380 --> 00:41:15,420 - I made it myself. - Yes, I can see that. 666 00:41:16,619 --> 00:41:19,617 I think I may need to do some baking. 667 00:41:19,619 --> 00:41:21,177 Only if you feel up to it. 668 00:41:21,179 --> 00:41:22,219 Oh... 669 00:41:25,539 --> 00:41:27,177 Are you still here? 670 00:41:27,179 --> 00:41:29,380 For as long as I'm needed. 671 00:41:31,579 --> 00:41:35,019 Well, now that my right-hand man has been returned to me... 672 00:41:36,380 --> 00:41:37,777 that won't be necessary. 673 00:41:37,780 --> 00:41:42,378 With respect, what good is a right-hand man lacking a right hand? 674 00:41:42,380 --> 00:41:45,057 Ha-ha! She'll manage. 675 00:41:45,059 --> 00:41:48,018 Or a parish secretary who cannot type. 676 00:41:48,019 --> 00:41:50,818 So until Mrs McCarthy is fully recovered, 677 00:41:50,820 --> 00:41:54,018 a matter of some weeks, so I believe, 678 00:41:54,019 --> 00:41:57,577 it's been agreed by the parish council that I will fill the breach. 679 00:41:57,579 --> 00:42:00,978 Now, I have the newsletter to take to the printer, 680 00:42:00,980 --> 00:42:03,938 so I'll see you bright and early tomorrow morning, Father. 681 00:42:03,940 --> 00:42:05,898 Not so fast, Mrs Steele. 682 00:42:05,900 --> 00:42:08,577 If all that's required is a right hand, 683 00:42:08,579 --> 00:42:10,780 then mine is at Mrs McCarthy's disposal. 684 00:42:12,139 --> 00:42:15,097 Naturally, my left is included, as well. 685 00:42:15,099 --> 00:42:17,938 I hardly think her ladyship is qualified for the role. 686 00:42:17,940 --> 00:42:19,737 Au contraire, Mrs Steele. 687 00:42:19,739 --> 00:42:23,498 I spent two years behind an MOD desk during the war 688 00:42:23,500 --> 00:42:25,338 and have 60 words a minute. 689 00:42:25,340 --> 00:42:29,378 Not to mention shorthand. Isn't that right, milady? 690 00:42:29,380 --> 00:42:31,137 Absolutely, shorthand. 691 00:42:31,139 --> 00:42:34,858 So... Father Brown will no longer be requiring your assistance. 692 00:42:34,860 --> 00:42:37,257 I shall let the parish council know in person. 693 00:42:37,260 --> 00:42:39,057 I doubt there'll be any dissent. 694 00:42:39,059 --> 00:42:40,980 Can I show you the door? 695 00:42:42,860 --> 00:42:46,297 SHE PROTESTS 696 00:42:46,300 --> 00:42:49,538 60 words per minute and shorthand? 697 00:42:49,539 --> 00:42:50,777 Hardly. 698 00:42:50,780 --> 00:42:54,097 I spent most of the time answering phones and organising soirees. 699 00:42:54,099 --> 00:42:56,338 Actually, clouds of war notwithstanding, 700 00:42:56,340 --> 00:42:57,978 it was all rather a wheeze. 701 00:42:57,980 --> 00:43:00,538 A pair of hands that can neither type nor do shorthand. 702 00:43:00,539 --> 00:43:02,577 That's just marvellous! 703 00:43:02,579 --> 00:43:04,498 I'm sure I can pick it up. 704 00:43:04,500 --> 00:43:07,097 Only you could make such a ridiculous utterance. 705 00:43:07,099 --> 00:43:08,657 I was trying to get you out of a hole. 706 00:43:08,659 --> 00:43:10,260 Yes, a hole I am in because of you! 707 00:43:11,219 --> 00:43:13,657 From now on, I suppose we'll be joined at the hip 708 00:43:13,659 --> 00:43:15,297 for the foreseeable future. 709 00:43:15,300 --> 00:43:17,820 Well, there's gratitude for you. Mrs McCarthy... 710 00:43:19,579 --> 00:43:21,458 Lady Felicia... 711 00:43:21,460 --> 00:43:22,860 Welcome back!