1 00:00:07,800 --> 00:00:13,980 Harvey, why do you miss when my baby kisses me? 2 00:00:19,820 --> 00:00:26,200 Harvey, why does a love chip stay in my memory? 3 00:01:05,800 --> 00:01:07,100 Don't let him into the house. 4 00:01:07,680 --> 00:01:08,680 Don't knock it. 5 00:01:11,500 --> 00:01:13,220 You and your big mouth. 6 00:01:20,480 --> 00:01:21,600 Ashfordly Police Station. 7 00:02:47,470 --> 00:02:48,470 How is he? 8 00:02:48,670 --> 00:02:50,830 He's suffering from smoke inhalation principle. 9 00:02:51,230 --> 00:02:57,510 What happened to your arm? 10 00:02:58,290 --> 00:02:59,470 It's burning, Simba. 11 00:03:01,270 --> 00:03:05,690 It doesn't feel broken. 12 00:03:06,150 --> 00:03:09,030 You should get to the hospital as well and have it checked out, just in case. 13 00:03:09,510 --> 00:03:10,510 Right, Doctor. 14 00:03:20,430 --> 00:03:21,650 What do you reckon then, David? 15 00:03:23,130 --> 00:03:24,370 It's certainly big enough. 16 00:03:24,610 --> 00:03:30,330 On a Sunday afternoon... I've always had an irresistible attraction to big 17 00:03:30,330 --> 00:03:35,310 houses. I reckon in a previous incarnation, I'd have been a regular 18 00:03:35,310 --> 00:03:36,470 old Versatility Brown. 19 00:03:38,010 --> 00:03:39,010 Versatility who? 20 00:03:39,510 --> 00:03:41,850 Brown, David. Surely even you've heard of him. 21 00:03:42,150 --> 00:03:44,710 He could turn his hand to anything, good old Versatility. 22 00:03:45,250 --> 00:03:46,930 Country seats, cathedrals. 23 00:03:48,790 --> 00:03:49,970 Now this... 24 00:03:50,360 --> 00:03:54,640 is the dining room, where I shall entertain the dignitaries of the county. 25 00:03:55,800 --> 00:04:02,500 And through here is the drawing room, where I shall no doubt while away 26 00:04:02,500 --> 00:04:09,060 many a happy hour with a glass of port in one hand and some famous scribe in 27 00:04:09,060 --> 00:04:10,060 other. 28 00:04:10,760 --> 00:04:12,180 You're definitely going to have it then. 29 00:04:12,740 --> 00:04:15,060 Bought and paid for already, David. 30 00:04:15,620 --> 00:04:17,019 Come and have a look at the bedrooms. 31 00:04:19,870 --> 00:04:22,870 So, where does that leave me, then, Mr Vernon? 32 00:04:23,290 --> 00:04:25,050 Here, with me. Where else? 33 00:04:25,630 --> 00:04:30,010 In fact, I see a new role for you as my very own butler. 34 00:04:31,550 --> 00:04:35,430 I don't think I could do that. I don't get on right, though, with these great 35 00:04:35,430 --> 00:04:36,430 big houses. 36 00:04:36,730 --> 00:04:39,530 Every time I turn a corner, I go, is he a ghost or something? 37 00:04:40,150 --> 00:04:42,350 No, I'll be much happier in the cottage. 38 00:04:44,110 --> 00:04:45,770 Cottage is going on the market, David. 39 00:04:47,970 --> 00:04:48,990 But what about me? 40 00:04:49,880 --> 00:04:52,040 Hey, you never said anything about that when you moved in. 41 00:04:53,580 --> 00:04:58,960 Excuse me, but if I remember rightly, when I bought that house, you just sort 42 00:04:58,960 --> 00:05:01,540 stayed on like part of the furniture. 43 00:05:02,420 --> 00:05:05,920 All right, well, that won't be a problem. I'll just look for somewhere 44 00:05:05,920 --> 00:05:09,340 live in and I'll just sort of move on then, shall I? Well, if that's the way 45 00:05:09,340 --> 00:05:11,140 feel, be my guest, of course. 46 00:05:11,480 --> 00:05:12,660 Well, yes, I will. 47 00:05:12,980 --> 00:05:14,780 But, of course, I won't be your guest. 48 00:05:15,580 --> 00:05:18,480 Well, not much longer, anyway. 49 00:05:26,090 --> 00:05:28,010 Then, Mrs. Winstanley, the dosage is on the bottle. 50 00:05:28,310 --> 00:05:30,530 Eh, lovey, I don't need no bottle to tell me that. 51 00:05:30,750 --> 00:05:34,570 When I first went on these, Vesta Tilly was still a chorus girl. 52 00:05:37,170 --> 00:05:38,250 Now, you take care. 53 00:05:38,710 --> 00:05:40,390 Thank you. Bye -bye. Bye. 54 00:05:41,150 --> 00:05:42,590 Is this all the mail there is? 55 00:05:43,050 --> 00:05:44,050 Great flow. 56 00:05:44,270 --> 00:05:45,229 How are you? 57 00:05:45,230 --> 00:05:46,230 I'm fine. 58 00:05:49,410 --> 00:05:52,390 Did the night watchman mention seeing or hearing anything suspicious? 59 00:05:53,070 --> 00:05:55,950 He wasn't in any sort of shape to mention anything, really, Sarge. 60 00:05:56,230 --> 00:05:58,310 And over at the hospital, they wouldn't let us near him. 61 00:05:58,730 --> 00:05:59,770 Who owns this place, anyway? 62 00:06:00,130 --> 00:06:02,310 A company called Pike Textiles. 63 00:06:02,590 --> 00:06:05,210 The head office is over in Ashfordly. Have you spoken to them? 64 00:06:06,150 --> 00:06:08,990 I've tried to get hold of the owner last night, but couldn't find him. 65 00:06:09,630 --> 00:06:10,630 Peter Pike. 66 00:06:13,510 --> 00:06:14,510 Right. 67 00:06:14,850 --> 00:06:17,190 Get yourself over to Ashfordly. See if he suffers yet. 68 00:06:18,150 --> 00:06:21,250 I'll send Ventress to the hospital. Find out if the night watchman's in any 69 00:06:21,250 --> 00:06:22,250 state to be quick. 70 00:06:22,510 --> 00:06:23,510 Right, Sarge. 71 00:06:35,550 --> 00:06:36,550 Bernard? 72 00:06:37,610 --> 00:06:38,610 Bernard? 73 00:06:41,430 --> 00:06:42,650 What's all this, then? 74 00:06:44,930 --> 00:06:46,010 What's it look like? 75 00:06:46,590 --> 00:06:50,210 Well, it looks like there's more than a bob or two in this little beauty, you 76 00:06:50,210 --> 00:06:52,510 know. What would you be thinking of, Leonard? 77 00:06:53,010 --> 00:06:57,110 Well, don't you realise, Bernard, people are killed to go to their making in one 78 00:06:57,110 --> 00:07:01,510 of these and pay twice the usual price for the privilege. Look, I've not spent 79 00:07:01,510 --> 00:07:03,950 six months doing that up just for the money. 80 00:07:04,230 --> 00:07:08,530 As you very well know, collecting funeral memorabilia is my hobby. 81 00:07:08,970 --> 00:07:11,390 Yes, well, I know that, whatever turns you on. 82 00:07:12,150 --> 00:07:18,850 But I'm telling you, Bernard, what you have got here is a little gold mine. 83 00:07:19,900 --> 00:07:21,020 Never mind that. 84 00:07:21,640 --> 00:07:24,880 What's this about you threatening to put David out on the street? 85 00:07:25,800 --> 00:07:27,400 You don't think I'd do that, do you? 86 00:07:27,680 --> 00:07:28,680 Well, he reckoned you would. 87 00:07:29,160 --> 00:07:31,120 Bernard, he was just intimidated. 88 00:07:31,780 --> 00:07:35,260 He was overwhelmed at the opulence of my new abode. 89 00:07:35,560 --> 00:07:40,040 Why? Look, don't worry about it. Give him time and he'll think to himself, 90 00:07:40,040 --> 00:07:44,540 am I doing sitting in this crummy dump on my own when I could be up at Mr. 91 00:07:44,600 --> 00:07:46,660 Vernon's place enjoying the high life? 92 00:07:46,880 --> 00:07:48,100 Well, I hope you're right. 93 00:07:48,720 --> 00:07:50,040 I hate to see the lad upset. 94 00:08:09,400 --> 00:08:11,860 Pissy Crane, Edensfield Police, Mr. Pike. 95 00:08:12,120 --> 00:08:13,260 What can I do for you, Constable? 96 00:08:14,330 --> 00:08:17,310 Presumably, you've already been informed by the fire brigade, sir, that the 97 00:08:17,310 --> 00:08:20,250 suspicion is the fire at your warehouse may have been started deliberately. 98 00:08:20,730 --> 00:08:21,729 I have, yes. 99 00:08:21,730 --> 00:08:22,730 Kids, do you think? 100 00:08:23,450 --> 00:08:27,290 In my experience, sir, it's generally schools that are inclined to burn down. 101 00:08:28,350 --> 00:08:30,750 Do you think of anyone else who might wish you any harm? 102 00:08:31,530 --> 00:08:34,350 Well, I have my enemies, but a successful businessman doesn't. I've 103 00:08:34,350 --> 00:08:35,669 thought any of them hated me that much. 104 00:08:36,610 --> 00:08:37,610 What about your staff? 105 00:08:38,530 --> 00:08:40,350 Oh, our industrial relations here are excellent. 106 00:08:43,180 --> 00:08:45,340 And the premises are insured, I assume? 107 00:08:45,740 --> 00:08:46,740 Oh, yes. 108 00:08:47,560 --> 00:08:49,060 Where were you last evening, sir? 109 00:08:49,420 --> 00:08:52,320 At the golf club, having what I suppose you'd call a working dinner with Miss 110 00:08:52,320 --> 00:08:53,320 Stevenson here. 111 00:08:53,460 --> 00:08:58,520 I left about, what, half past eight, dropped her off and went home straight 112 00:08:58,520 --> 00:09:03,140 bed. So you were home at about... Nine o 'clock at the very latest, I suppose. 113 00:09:05,020 --> 00:09:06,520 Now, you tell me something comfortable. 114 00:09:06,800 --> 00:09:07,800 Of course, sir. 115 00:09:09,820 --> 00:09:11,020 No disrespect intended. 116 00:09:12,240 --> 00:09:15,200 But if we are talking often here, which we certainly seem to be, is this all 117 00:09:15,200 --> 00:09:16,200 that it really merits? 118 00:09:16,280 --> 00:09:17,880 The attentions of a mere constable? 119 00:09:19,740 --> 00:09:22,380 These are very much preliminary inquiries, Mr Pike. 120 00:09:23,240 --> 00:09:27,200 And it goes without saying that if a serious crime has been committed, it 121 00:09:27,260 --> 00:09:29,180 of course, be referred to a senior officer. 122 00:09:31,160 --> 00:09:32,860 There's a lovely Gina today, then. 123 00:09:33,120 --> 00:09:35,100 Well, she's away for a week, enjoying herself. 124 00:09:36,400 --> 00:09:39,920 You'll have to be careful about your drinking, now, Vernon. No chauffeur to 125 00:09:39,920 --> 00:09:40,920 ferry you around. 126 00:09:41,240 --> 00:09:46,800 In my experience, Oscar, people who drive quality cars like mine tend not to 127 00:09:46,800 --> 00:09:48,780 pulled over by our friends in the force. 128 00:09:49,020 --> 00:09:52,320 Oh, really? Well, that's not the way I remember it. In my day, the traffic cop 129 00:09:52,320 --> 00:09:55,280 used to love pulling over the Porsche cars. I know I did. 130 00:09:55,560 --> 00:09:59,060 Yes, well, the police force, like the times, have changed, obviously. 131 00:09:59,520 --> 00:10:02,300 Of course, if you're desperate, there's always David. 132 00:10:03,980 --> 00:10:06,420 I suppose I could add him to the list of candidates. 133 00:10:07,340 --> 00:10:10,380 However, the list is already long and getting longer by the hour. 134 00:10:10,640 --> 00:10:12,380 Why, if I can believe it. 135 00:10:12,860 --> 00:10:16,420 There must be hundreds of out -of -work chauffeurs all over Yorkshire just 136 00:10:16,420 --> 00:10:19,960 fighting for the privilege of driving someone like you around. 137 00:10:21,140 --> 00:10:25,480 Well, if I were you, I'd give David a call. 138 00:10:27,600 --> 00:10:29,900 Yes, well, I suppose I could. 139 00:11:27,310 --> 00:11:28,490 Mr. Vernon, what are you doing here? 140 00:11:29,590 --> 00:11:31,070 I was just sort of passing. 141 00:11:31,890 --> 00:11:34,910 I thought I'd call in and see how you were getting on. 142 00:11:37,110 --> 00:11:38,590 So how are you getting on? 143 00:11:39,350 --> 00:11:40,850 Oh, smashing, yes. 144 00:11:41,470 --> 00:11:42,470 Really? 145 00:11:46,630 --> 00:11:49,870 Oh, no, it's great, you know, living on your own, being your own boss, like. 146 00:11:50,370 --> 00:11:51,850 What to be said for it, David? 147 00:11:52,290 --> 00:11:54,530 Being what you might call fancy free. 148 00:11:55,290 --> 00:11:56,670 Right, I mean... 149 00:11:57,070 --> 00:12:00,110 It could get some people down, having no -one to talk to all day. 150 00:12:00,610 --> 00:12:01,770 But I'm not one of them. 151 00:12:01,970 --> 00:12:02,970 Never have been. 152 00:12:03,110 --> 00:12:04,710 No, me neither. No. No. 153 00:12:06,530 --> 00:12:10,370 Anyway, something has come up. I just thought you might be interested. 154 00:12:11,010 --> 00:12:14,690 I thought the least I could do is offer your first refusal, for old time's sake. 155 00:12:15,030 --> 00:12:16,030 Ah. 156 00:12:16,230 --> 00:12:18,630 I'm in the market for a chauffeur, just a present. 157 00:12:19,170 --> 00:12:23,170 And I was wondering whether... Well, whether you'd still be interested. 158 00:12:24,050 --> 00:12:27,420 Right. I wouldn't have to go and live in that big old house, would I? Oh, no, 159 00:12:27,480 --> 00:12:28,379 certainly not. 160 00:12:28,380 --> 00:12:31,820 No, all that's on offer is a job, David, not accommodation as well. 161 00:12:33,080 --> 00:12:34,080 Right, 162 00:12:34,640 --> 00:12:36,180 then, well, yeah, yeah, I will be there. 163 00:12:36,660 --> 00:12:38,240 Good. Well, that's that, then. 164 00:12:38,580 --> 00:12:41,520 There is one small thing I shall insist on. 165 00:12:43,900 --> 00:12:44,900 Right. 166 00:12:51,180 --> 00:12:53,180 OK, where to first, then? 167 00:12:55,100 --> 00:12:57,440 Now then, Mr Williams, how are you doing? 168 00:12:57,900 --> 00:13:01,340 Well, put it this way. I can't see me opening the bowling for Yorkshire again 169 00:13:01,340 --> 00:13:02,340 for a bit. 170 00:13:02,460 --> 00:13:03,460 Oh, dear. 171 00:13:04,040 --> 00:13:07,880 Well, I'd better have a word with Freddie Truman and tell him it's all 172 00:13:07,880 --> 00:13:08,880 him again, then. 173 00:13:11,440 --> 00:13:17,100 Talking about the fire, did you see anyone mucking about at the warehouse 174 00:13:17,100 --> 00:13:18,340 it started, that is? 175 00:13:19,260 --> 00:13:20,340 I'm afraid I didn't, no. 176 00:13:21,180 --> 00:13:23,280 In fact, it was quite as a grave, really. 177 00:13:23,870 --> 00:13:25,030 Before the fire, right? 178 00:13:25,670 --> 00:13:26,670 I see. 179 00:13:27,290 --> 00:13:28,290 Well, 180 00:13:28,630 --> 00:13:33,410 if you do think of anything, anything at all, just give us a bell. 181 00:13:33,750 --> 00:13:34,750 I'll do that. 182 00:13:37,050 --> 00:13:38,050 Hello? 183 00:13:39,350 --> 00:13:40,350 Yes. 184 00:13:41,830 --> 00:13:42,830 I see. 185 00:13:44,990 --> 00:13:45,990 Right. 186 00:13:46,230 --> 00:13:47,230 Thank you. 187 00:13:47,590 --> 00:13:48,590 Bye. 188 00:13:49,650 --> 00:13:51,870 That was Mrs. Watt on the phone, one of Mr. 189 00:13:52,070 --> 00:13:53,070 Winstanley's neighbours. 190 00:13:53,720 --> 00:13:56,640 She said when she saw Olive last night, she was a bit under the weather, and 191 00:13:56,640 --> 00:13:59,760 when she went to check on her this morning, both the doors were locked and 192 00:13:59,760 --> 00:14:00,840 was no response to her knocking. 193 00:14:01,240 --> 00:14:02,300 Has she alerted the police? 194 00:14:02,540 --> 00:14:05,180 Well, not yet, no, but she said that Olive is always up and about at first 195 00:14:05,180 --> 00:14:06,180 light. 196 00:14:06,420 --> 00:14:09,240 Well, you'd better get on to them and ask them to send someone round in case 197 00:14:09,240 --> 00:14:10,240 need to break in. 198 00:14:10,740 --> 00:14:12,120 I'll make my way round there now. 199 00:14:12,680 --> 00:14:13,680 Right. 200 00:14:15,540 --> 00:14:18,440 Steve, how'd you go on with Mr Pike yesterday? 201 00:14:19,080 --> 00:14:20,520 Well, he's got an alibi, all right. 202 00:14:21,200 --> 00:14:23,240 Spent the early part of the evening at the golf club. 203 00:14:23,660 --> 00:14:27,300 Dropped Naomi Stevenson off on his way home. Was in bed by nine. 204 00:14:27,720 --> 00:14:30,520 Meanwhile, the warehouse blazes along merrily. 205 00:14:30,920 --> 00:14:34,620 In fact, his chief concern seemed to be whether we'd taken all this seriously 206 00:14:34,620 --> 00:14:37,040 enough. Well, I trust you reassured him on that point? 207 00:14:37,420 --> 00:14:38,480 Of course, Sarge. 208 00:14:39,080 --> 00:14:41,120 What do we know about this Mr Pike, anyway? 209 00:14:42,300 --> 00:14:46,480 Well, he's a Rotarian, a respectable local businessman. 210 00:14:46,740 --> 00:14:48,320 Never had anything to do with us. 211 00:14:48,820 --> 00:14:52,460 Of course, there was that trouble with his wife Beryl a few years ago. 212 00:14:52,940 --> 00:14:53,940 What trouble was that? 213 00:14:54,080 --> 00:14:58,580 Well, she was the company secretary at the time. She got caught siphoning 214 00:14:58,580 --> 00:15:01,200 company money off into an offshore account. 215 00:15:02,100 --> 00:15:04,240 One of her own. What happened to her? 216 00:15:04,500 --> 00:15:05,540 Well, she got five years. 217 00:15:05,920 --> 00:15:09,660 Was there any suspicion that Pike was in on it? Well, he denied all knowledge of 218 00:15:09,660 --> 00:15:12,700 it. In fact, he gave evidence against her at the trial. 219 00:15:14,000 --> 00:15:17,140 The person that knows all about Pike is Oscar Blaketon. 220 00:15:18,060 --> 00:15:22,720 Oscar? They'd be golfing mates, leading light to the local club. 221 00:15:23,060 --> 00:15:24,060 I see. 222 00:15:26,920 --> 00:15:27,980 Ashfordly Police Station. 223 00:15:28,660 --> 00:15:30,600 Oh, hello, Jenny. 224 00:15:34,140 --> 00:15:35,540 It's Jenny, for you. 225 00:15:36,740 --> 00:15:37,880 I'll take down my office. 226 00:15:41,680 --> 00:15:43,600 He's not a happy bunny in the grass. 227 00:15:52,020 --> 00:15:53,640 Jenny. Hi, Dennis. 228 00:15:55,760 --> 00:15:57,440 Look, Liz asked me to ring you. 229 00:15:57,700 --> 00:16:00,380 We think one of our patients may have been taken ill at home. 230 00:16:00,900 --> 00:16:04,220 Can you send somebody around there, just in case we need to force a door? 231 00:16:06,400 --> 00:16:08,180 Right. What's the address? 232 00:16:23,980 --> 00:16:25,940 Still no signs of life, then? I'm afraid not. 233 00:16:34,540 --> 00:16:35,540 Hello? 234 00:16:42,780 --> 00:16:44,140 Call an ambulance, quick. 235 00:16:51,200 --> 00:16:52,340 Have a quick look round. 236 00:16:53,020 --> 00:16:54,020 Make sure everything's secure. 237 00:16:54,220 --> 00:16:55,220 All right. 238 00:17:20,430 --> 00:17:22,490 I don't believe you're thinking of doing what I think you're thinking of doing. 239 00:17:23,190 --> 00:17:28,329 What? Have you any idea how much damage a powerful jet of water can do to 240 00:17:28,329 --> 00:17:29,330 paintwork? 241 00:17:29,510 --> 00:17:30,970 I'd better wash the bubbles off. 242 00:17:31,270 --> 00:17:35,010 Yes, and preferably by hand and using a good quality wash leather, yes? 243 00:17:35,850 --> 00:17:37,710 Ah, hello. You must be Mr. Scripps. 244 00:17:38,470 --> 00:17:39,650 I'm your nearest neighbour. 245 00:17:40,170 --> 00:17:41,870 Amanda Buxton. Just popped in to say hello. 246 00:17:42,910 --> 00:17:44,250 Some sort of problem, is there? 247 00:17:44,970 --> 00:17:48,670 I just arrived in time to save your beautiful Bentley from a fate worse than 248 00:17:48,670 --> 00:17:49,970 death, but it's been sorted, yes? 249 00:17:51,510 --> 00:17:52,510 Good, good. 250 00:17:53,010 --> 00:17:54,250 Nice cup of tea? 251 00:17:54,810 --> 00:17:56,230 Oh, well, that would be lovely, yes. 252 00:17:56,510 --> 00:17:57,510 Thank you. 253 00:18:11,659 --> 00:18:15,360 Gosh, the times we had when the Digby Glossops owned the place. I mean, she 254 00:18:15,360 --> 00:18:19,340 frightful, but their hunt ball was one of the highlights of the local social 255 00:18:19,340 --> 00:18:24,980 calendar. An occasion I'm sure we can reinstate once I get my feet under the 256 00:18:24,980 --> 00:18:25,980 table, as it were. 257 00:18:27,280 --> 00:18:28,280 Yeah? 258 00:18:28,960 --> 00:18:31,280 A pot of Earl Grey, please, David. 259 00:18:31,880 --> 00:18:32,880 What? 260 00:18:33,980 --> 00:18:34,980 Earl Grey. 261 00:18:35,500 --> 00:18:37,680 Tea. There's a packet in the cupboard. 262 00:18:38,140 --> 00:18:39,480 And a slice of lemon would be lovely. 263 00:18:40,120 --> 00:18:41,180 And a slice of lemon. 264 00:18:43,880 --> 00:18:45,720 He's a nice lad, really, David. 265 00:18:45,980 --> 00:18:48,580 One of life's rough diamonds, Miss Buxton. 266 00:18:48,960 --> 00:18:50,200 Call me Amanda, please. 267 00:18:51,000 --> 00:18:52,140 Oh, right. 268 00:18:52,940 --> 00:18:53,940 Amanda. 269 00:18:54,960 --> 00:18:55,960 Peter Pike. 270 00:18:56,120 --> 00:18:58,900 Well, I wouldn't call him a friend of mine, exactly. We have the occasional 271 00:18:58,900 --> 00:19:00,620 round of golf together, that's all. 272 00:19:01,540 --> 00:19:02,540 What's he like? 273 00:19:02,880 --> 00:19:06,380 He's a bit of a lad. Some people like him. Other people can't stand the sight 274 00:19:06,380 --> 00:19:08,980 him. Which category did he fall into for you? 275 00:19:09,720 --> 00:19:12,640 Ah, he's all right in small doses, I suppose. 276 00:19:13,740 --> 00:19:14,740 His wife. 277 00:19:16,760 --> 00:19:19,740 Vicious, vindictive scheming. 278 00:19:20,520 --> 00:19:22,180 And those are her good points. 279 00:19:24,100 --> 00:19:28,220 Well, she must have taken it pretty badly, her own husband choosing to 280 00:19:28,220 --> 00:19:29,220 against her. 281 00:19:29,800 --> 00:19:31,400 Well, that's putting it mildly. 282 00:19:32,020 --> 00:19:35,840 So she, for one, wouldn't be averse to boning down this warehouse of his if she 283 00:19:35,840 --> 00:19:36,980 weren't still in jail, then. 284 00:19:38,730 --> 00:19:39,730 But she isn't. 285 00:19:40,210 --> 00:19:44,350 What? She was released some week ago. 286 00:19:45,250 --> 00:19:46,250 Was she? 287 00:19:47,030 --> 00:19:53,610 Put on your red dress, baby Cos we're going out tonight 288 00:19:53,610 --> 00:19:59,990 Put on your red dress, baby 289 00:19:59,990 --> 00:20:06,890 Cos we're going out tonight Hello, can I 290 00:20:06,890 --> 00:20:07,890 help you? 291 00:20:08,750 --> 00:20:10,910 I'd like a word with Mr. Pike, please. 292 00:20:11,250 --> 00:20:12,250 And your name? 293 00:20:12,270 --> 00:20:14,510 Mrs. Pike, as was. 294 00:20:15,530 --> 00:20:19,470 Anyway, I'm sorry, but I'm afraid Mr. Pike isn't available at the moment. 295 00:20:19,790 --> 00:20:22,230 Oh, I think you'll find he's available to me. 296 00:20:29,490 --> 00:20:31,010 Perel, what the devil are you doing here? 297 00:20:31,310 --> 00:20:33,230 You mean you aren't glad to see me, darling? 298 00:20:33,530 --> 00:20:35,770 I'm sorry, Mr. Pike. I did tell you you weren't free. 299 00:20:36,030 --> 00:20:37,030 That's all right, Naomi. 300 00:20:37,590 --> 00:20:38,590 No problem. 301 00:20:40,770 --> 00:20:41,790 Very pretty. 302 00:20:42,410 --> 00:20:44,130 Is she looking after you all right? 303 00:20:45,250 --> 00:20:46,250 What do you want? 304 00:20:46,530 --> 00:20:48,670 A few thousand would do for starters. 305 00:20:49,490 --> 00:20:50,610 Just to set me up. 306 00:20:51,190 --> 00:20:55,990 Think of it as compensation, Peter, for the last four years of my life. 307 00:20:56,190 --> 00:20:59,850 Well, ten out of ten for nerve anyway, Beryl. Now, don't be petty. 308 00:21:00,590 --> 00:21:04,090 Your little empire wouldn't even be here if it weren't for me. 309 00:21:05,640 --> 00:21:07,160 Don't flatter yourself, Beryl. 310 00:21:07,980 --> 00:21:10,860 Your creativity began and ended with your bookkeeping. 311 00:21:11,180 --> 00:21:12,320 Oh, come on. 312 00:21:12,520 --> 00:21:14,200 You don't have to play the innocent with me. 313 00:21:15,420 --> 00:21:17,840 Look, Beryl, I'm sorry you got sent down. I really am. 314 00:21:18,080 --> 00:21:19,440 Of course you are. 315 00:21:20,600 --> 00:21:26,180 I'll never forget your face, how hurt you looked, giving evidence against me, 316 00:21:26,360 --> 00:21:30,420 which, as my husband, you could quite easily have refused to do. 317 00:21:30,760 --> 00:21:31,760 Are you surprised? 318 00:21:32,939 --> 00:21:35,700 Let's face it, you almost brought the entire company down with your financial 319 00:21:35,700 --> 00:21:40,440 shenanigans. That might have washed with the jury four years ago, but at least 320 00:21:40,440 --> 00:21:42,500 have the good grace not to try it on me. 321 00:21:43,720 --> 00:21:44,720 Very well. 322 00:21:45,620 --> 00:21:47,420 You want it straight, I'll give it to you straight. 323 00:21:48,460 --> 00:21:51,420 The day our divorce came through, that was it as far as I was concerned. 324 00:21:53,080 --> 00:21:54,080 Goodbye. 325 00:21:54,600 --> 00:21:56,140 Don't come round here bothering me again. 326 00:21:56,840 --> 00:21:57,880 It's over, Beryl. 327 00:22:00,480 --> 00:22:02,080 Don't you believe it, sunshine. 328 00:22:07,760 --> 00:22:12,980 Incidentally, I couldn't help noticing our old warehouse got burnt down. 329 00:22:13,440 --> 00:22:15,160 So? So. 330 00:22:16,020 --> 00:22:18,660 Who's going to take the rap for that one, Peter? 331 00:22:19,240 --> 00:22:21,360 If the police should get suspicious. 332 00:22:22,380 --> 00:22:23,460 Just go, will you? 333 00:22:31,050 --> 00:22:34,930 I ended up making an absolute telling, even though I do say it myself. 334 00:22:36,610 --> 00:22:37,690 It's modern art. 335 00:22:38,530 --> 00:22:40,210 Never really understood it. 336 00:22:41,210 --> 00:22:44,750 But as far as I'm concerned, Vernon, new money, quite as good as old. Business 337 00:22:44,750 --> 00:22:45,509 is business. 338 00:22:45,510 --> 00:22:48,390 And I should know, running one or two myself. 339 00:22:49,430 --> 00:22:51,910 Really? That's very interesting. 340 00:22:52,430 --> 00:22:55,490 Because I've got a little enterprise I've been mulling over. 341 00:22:55,690 --> 00:22:56,690 Oh, goodness me, I must go. 342 00:22:57,230 --> 00:23:00,930 Must get back to the horses. But thanks, Vernon. It's been a pleasure. 343 00:23:01,840 --> 00:23:03,280 despite the lack of lemon. 344 00:23:04,420 --> 00:23:08,460 Oh, do you ride yourself at all, Vernon? Well, I'm a bit rusty. 345 00:23:08,960 --> 00:23:10,740 I'm sure we can soon fix that. Shall we say tomorrow? 346 00:23:11,140 --> 00:23:12,240 11 o 'clock, riding lesson? 347 00:23:12,800 --> 00:23:14,520 Oh, but do get yourself a decent outfit. 348 00:23:14,800 --> 00:23:16,940 Michael suggests Skinner's of Skinner Street. 349 00:23:17,300 --> 00:23:18,720 But tell them I sent you, yes? 350 00:23:25,200 --> 00:23:27,180 She's some lady, though, eh, David? 351 00:23:27,920 --> 00:23:28,920 I suppose so. 352 00:23:29,180 --> 00:23:30,540 Do you like him toffee -nosed? 353 00:23:31,660 --> 00:23:34,840 Do you know, David, you're going to have to do something about that working 354 00:23:34,840 --> 00:23:36,640 -class chip on your shoulder. 355 00:23:40,140 --> 00:23:41,140 How is she? 356 00:23:42,520 --> 00:23:44,180 She's badly concussed, I'm afraid. 357 00:23:44,680 --> 00:23:49,260 Nothing to be too concerned about under normal circumstances, of course, but at 358 00:23:49,260 --> 00:23:55,600 her age... I'll call round to the hospital in the morning and see how 359 00:23:55,600 --> 00:23:56,519 getting on. 360 00:23:56,520 --> 00:24:00,200 She just tripped on something coming downstairs, didn't she? It looks that 361 00:24:01,889 --> 00:24:03,130 Only I've found this. 362 00:24:04,530 --> 00:24:07,070 I am right in thinking that these are the sleeping pills we prescribed 363 00:24:07,070 --> 00:24:10,210 yesterday. That's right. She says she can't sleep without them. 364 00:24:11,150 --> 00:24:14,030 Well, she certainly would have slept well if she'd taken the dosage 365 00:24:14,030 --> 00:24:15,030 on this bottle. 366 00:24:16,190 --> 00:24:17,770 A little too well, perhaps. 367 00:24:21,570 --> 00:24:23,170 This is double her normal dose. 368 00:24:24,650 --> 00:24:27,590 Lord knows what state she was in when she tried to come down those stairs. 369 00:24:45,420 --> 00:24:47,720 Can I help you? Yes, I hope you can. 370 00:24:50,420 --> 00:24:54,040 My name is Rosie Compton. I was run off the road and nearly killed the other 371 00:24:54,040 --> 00:24:55,540 night and the other car didn't even stop. 372 00:24:55,880 --> 00:24:58,160 So I'd like something done about it, please. 373 00:24:58,960 --> 00:25:00,620 Well, you'd better tell me exactly what happened. 374 00:25:01,100 --> 00:25:04,260 Well, I was driving home from the pictures when suddenly this car came up 375 00:25:04,260 --> 00:25:08,300 me really speedy and blasted me to move over, but I couldn't. The road was too 376 00:25:08,300 --> 00:25:13,000 narrow. The next thing, it overtook me anyway and in the process ran me off the 377 00:25:13,000 --> 00:25:14,000 road. 378 00:25:14,959 --> 00:25:15,959 Right. 379 00:25:16,180 --> 00:25:19,580 When you said the other night, which night would that be? 380 00:25:19,960 --> 00:25:21,160 It's Tuesday. It's just gone. 381 00:25:21,560 --> 00:25:22,600 At about what time? 382 00:25:23,140 --> 00:25:25,060 Nine -ish. I'd been to the first house. 383 00:25:26,420 --> 00:25:28,360 Did you manage to get a good look at this vehicle? 384 00:25:28,840 --> 00:25:30,020 Oh, I did better than that. 385 00:25:31,420 --> 00:25:32,520 I got its number. 386 00:25:34,380 --> 00:25:36,500 Where exactly did all this happen, Miss Compton? 387 00:25:36,840 --> 00:25:37,840 Factory Lane. 388 00:25:39,160 --> 00:25:40,780 Anywhere near where the fire was that night? 389 00:25:41,160 --> 00:25:42,260 I just passed it, yeah. 390 00:25:43,100 --> 00:25:45,140 And what direction was this vehicle coming from? 391 00:25:45,980 --> 00:25:47,580 Back from where the fire was, I suppose. 392 00:25:48,080 --> 00:25:49,080 Must have been. 393 00:25:49,360 --> 00:25:51,280 Didn't happen to get a good look at the driver, did you? 394 00:25:51,480 --> 00:25:52,480 Afraid not. 395 00:25:54,200 --> 00:25:56,900 Right. Well, Miss Compton, if I can have your current address. 396 00:25:57,640 --> 00:25:58,640 Warmer Cottages. 397 00:26:01,100 --> 00:26:03,360 Why didn't you report this to us on the night it happened? 398 00:26:04,060 --> 00:26:05,480 Because I was so shaken up. 399 00:26:06,040 --> 00:26:07,740 Like I said, I was nearly killed. 400 00:26:11,000 --> 00:26:12,000 Have you seen Olive? 401 00:26:13,000 --> 00:26:14,240 Yes. How is she? 402 00:26:15,100 --> 00:26:16,240 She's feeling much better. 403 00:26:17,220 --> 00:26:18,680 Oh, thank heaven for that anyway. 404 00:26:26,620 --> 00:26:28,240 I think I should resign, Liz. 405 00:26:28,860 --> 00:26:30,160 It's a bit early for that. 406 00:26:31,440 --> 00:26:33,940 Besides, it was my responsibility. 407 00:26:34,700 --> 00:26:38,340 I was the one who signed the prescription before it had even been 408 00:26:39,050 --> 00:26:42,130 We always do that with repeat prescriptions, especially when you're 409 00:26:42,410 --> 00:26:44,290 Well, then we've no business to, have we, Jenny? 410 00:26:44,570 --> 00:26:46,070 No matter how busy we are. 411 00:26:48,870 --> 00:26:49,870 Morning, all. 412 00:26:51,210 --> 00:26:55,290 That car number you asked me to check out. Oh, yeah? You'll never guess whose 413 00:26:55,290 --> 00:26:56,550 name it's registered in. 414 00:27:21,420 --> 00:27:22,420 Morning, Miss Buxton. 415 00:27:22,460 --> 00:27:24,880 Amanda, what a beautiful day. 416 00:27:25,260 --> 00:27:27,280 It is indeed, Vernon, but you're not changed. 417 00:27:28,140 --> 00:27:31,640 Ah, well, I wondered if we could delay the lesson for a while. 418 00:27:32,160 --> 00:27:36,980 There's something I want to discuss with you. A small business proposition I'd 419 00:27:36,980 --> 00:27:37,980 like to put to you. 420 00:27:38,020 --> 00:27:39,260 A business proposition? 421 00:27:39,860 --> 00:27:40,860 Would you mind? 422 00:27:41,740 --> 00:27:43,240 Well, right. 423 00:28:04,439 --> 00:28:05,660 Good morning, Mr Pike. 424 00:28:07,400 --> 00:28:08,940 The green Mini Cooper parked outside. 425 00:28:09,580 --> 00:28:10,580 Who does it belong to? 426 00:28:11,080 --> 00:28:12,440 My secretary, Miss Stevenson. 427 00:28:13,120 --> 00:28:15,400 Our information is that it's registered in your name. 428 00:28:16,680 --> 00:28:19,360 That's because it's a company car, but she has exclusive use of it. 429 00:28:20,500 --> 00:28:21,860 Nice work if you can get it, sir. 430 00:28:23,190 --> 00:28:26,850 Well, it's not unusual for a valued member of any firm to be provided a 431 00:28:26,850 --> 00:28:28,850 transport constable. It's common practice. 432 00:28:29,510 --> 00:28:30,510 Of course, sir. 433 00:28:31,230 --> 00:28:32,910 Do you mind if I have a word with Miss Stevenson? 434 00:28:33,650 --> 00:28:34,650 Certainly you can. 435 00:28:36,150 --> 00:28:37,830 Naomi, come in for a moment, please. 436 00:28:39,210 --> 00:28:40,970 Would you have any objection to me sitting in on this? 437 00:28:42,310 --> 00:28:43,310 Not at all, sir, no. 438 00:28:46,630 --> 00:28:49,510 Naomi, the constable here has something to ask you. 439 00:28:50,270 --> 00:28:54,980 Oh? According to Mr Pike, The night the warehouse was set on fire, you had 440 00:28:54,980 --> 00:28:56,160 dinner at the golf club, is that right? 441 00:28:57,000 --> 00:28:58,000 That's right. 442 00:28:58,040 --> 00:29:01,220 After which you were dropped off at home at around about, what time was it 443 00:29:01,220 --> 00:29:03,480 again? Around quarter to nine, I think. 444 00:29:03,740 --> 00:29:06,040 And did you go out again in your own car after that? 445 00:29:06,400 --> 00:29:07,400 No, why? 446 00:29:08,220 --> 00:29:11,880 We have a witness who claims to have been run off the road by a car, speeding 447 00:29:11,880 --> 00:29:13,420 away from the direction of the fire. 448 00:29:13,980 --> 00:29:17,640 And the registration number given to us matches the plate in the car outside. 449 00:29:18,600 --> 00:29:19,600 Your car. 450 00:29:21,159 --> 00:29:22,280 But that's impossible. 451 00:29:22,660 --> 00:29:25,800 No, just a minute, Constable. You aren't seriously suggesting that my secretary 452 00:29:25,800 --> 00:29:27,900 here has something to do with the start of this damn fire, are you? 453 00:29:28,360 --> 00:29:30,800 At this stage, I'm not suggesting anything, Mr Pike. 454 00:29:31,520 --> 00:29:32,960 Merely following up a line of inquiry. 455 00:29:34,580 --> 00:29:36,700 Anyway, thanks for that, Miss Stevenson. 456 00:29:37,160 --> 00:29:38,520 And for your time, Mr Pike. 457 00:29:43,020 --> 00:29:45,040 One further thing, Constable, that might help. 458 00:29:47,360 --> 00:29:49,720 This witness of yours is female. 459 00:29:50,440 --> 00:29:51,700 I couldn't tell you that, sir. 460 00:29:52,620 --> 00:29:55,360 Well, you may be aware that my wife's been in jail for the past four years for 461 00:29:55,360 --> 00:29:56,360 defrauding this company. 462 00:29:56,640 --> 00:29:57,660 She got out this week. 463 00:29:58,540 --> 00:29:59,540 Yes, sir. 464 00:30:00,100 --> 00:30:02,480 Well, that woman stopped at nothing to harm me if she could. 465 00:30:02,920 --> 00:30:05,540 Since I was more or less instrumental in putting her behind bars. 466 00:30:06,520 --> 00:30:08,240 She's already been round here making threats. 467 00:30:10,020 --> 00:30:11,020 I'll keep that in mind. 468 00:30:11,600 --> 00:30:12,600 Thank you. 469 00:30:15,980 --> 00:30:17,900 You can't seriously suspect me, surely? 470 00:30:18,200 --> 00:30:19,780 Well, put it this way, my love. 471 00:30:21,340 --> 00:30:22,840 They're pretty stupid if they do. 472 00:30:24,120 --> 00:30:25,820 Bernard! I didn't know you were here. 473 00:30:26,300 --> 00:30:27,300 I'm on my lunch break. 474 00:30:28,160 --> 00:30:31,900 I brought my new neighbour, Miss Buxton, to show her the hearse. 475 00:30:32,400 --> 00:30:34,180 Amanda Buxton, my brother Bernard. 476 00:30:34,420 --> 00:30:35,039 Hello, Bernard. 477 00:30:35,040 --> 00:30:35,879 How do you do? 478 00:30:35,880 --> 00:30:38,120 What are you after, Bernard? 479 00:30:39,440 --> 00:30:42,980 It's about your new upmarket funeral service, Bernard. 480 00:30:43,850 --> 00:30:48,370 I haven't got a new upmarket funeral service. I told you, it's just a hobby. 481 00:30:48,870 --> 00:30:54,130 Bernard, my sole interest in all this is to drag your funeral service ticking 482 00:30:54,130 --> 00:30:58,730 and screaming into the 20th century. Whether I want to be dragged or not, 483 00:30:58,890 --> 00:31:01,030 how's this old hearse going to help that? 484 00:31:01,290 --> 00:31:05,990 By attracting a considerably better -off class of customer, that's how. 485 00:31:06,290 --> 00:31:10,210 If you don't mind me saying, your entire approach to advertising this service is 486 00:31:10,210 --> 00:31:11,410 completely misplaced. 487 00:31:11,720 --> 00:31:13,700 Oh, you think so, do you? Oh, yes. 488 00:31:15,000 --> 00:31:16,960 Advertisements in the glossy county magazines. 489 00:31:17,200 --> 00:31:18,440 That's where we should be aiming. 490 00:31:18,740 --> 00:31:20,260 At a cost of fortune. 491 00:31:20,760 --> 00:31:22,900 And I've got a new slogan for you. 492 00:31:23,200 --> 00:31:25,340 A funeral to die for. 493 00:31:27,820 --> 00:31:29,120 What do you think, then? 494 00:31:30,660 --> 00:31:34,580 You may be wasting your time. I've not nearly finished renovating it yet. 495 00:31:35,360 --> 00:31:36,360 Ah. 496 00:31:36,960 --> 00:31:37,960 Well... 497 00:31:38,629 --> 00:31:43,470 we've organised a couple of highly recommended local craftsmen who are 498 00:31:43,470 --> 00:31:47,230 here today to put the finishing touches to it. Coming here today? 499 00:31:47,650 --> 00:31:49,670 I told you I wanted to surprise you. 500 00:31:50,070 --> 00:31:51,310 You've certainly managed that. 501 00:31:51,710 --> 00:31:53,730 And there's more, Amanda, tell him. 502 00:31:54,170 --> 00:31:57,950 A pair of matching horses will be made available as and when required. 503 00:32:00,770 --> 00:32:01,850 Exciting, isn't it, Bernard? 504 00:32:02,710 --> 00:32:04,470 Good. Well, let's get on with it. 505 00:32:06,730 --> 00:32:10,490 So Beryl Pike comes out of jail, still blaming her husband for having her put 506 00:32:10,490 --> 00:32:11,490 away in the first place. 507 00:32:11,950 --> 00:32:15,450 And within 24 hours, his warehouse was burnt to the ground. 508 00:32:16,050 --> 00:32:17,670 Which certainly puts her in the frame. 509 00:32:18,010 --> 00:32:22,570 Pike claims she's been making threats, but what would she have to gain from 510 00:32:22,570 --> 00:32:23,570 burning the place down? 511 00:32:24,190 --> 00:32:25,230 Old -fashioned revenge. 512 00:32:25,710 --> 00:32:26,710 It was insured. 513 00:32:27,170 --> 00:32:29,170 It's not as if Pike stood to lose, I think. 514 00:32:29,890 --> 00:32:33,730 And it's his secretary, Naomi Stevenson. 515 00:32:34,110 --> 00:32:36,450 A witness sees her car speeding from the fiend. 516 00:32:36,950 --> 00:32:37,970 Could she have done it? 517 00:32:38,710 --> 00:32:40,790 The statement seemed pretty convincing. 518 00:32:42,630 --> 00:32:44,590 Did Ventress manage to get anything out of Sid Williams? 519 00:32:44,870 --> 00:32:45,870 Apparently not. 520 00:32:47,110 --> 00:32:48,990 Perhaps I'll have another word with him on the way home. 521 00:32:50,390 --> 00:32:53,710 Meanwhile, let's find out if Beryl Pike really is in the area. 522 00:32:56,270 --> 00:32:59,610 You'd better get on with checking out this Rosie Compton character too. 523 00:33:00,270 --> 00:33:01,270 Sarge. 524 00:33:07,950 --> 00:33:08,950 Thank you, David. 525 00:33:10,530 --> 00:33:13,130 A good day's work, I'm sure you'll agree. 526 00:33:13,670 --> 00:33:17,870 Do you know, there's nothing like giving a family member a helping hand. And 527 00:33:17,870 --> 00:33:20,210 that Miss Buxton is such a generous lady. 528 00:33:21,630 --> 00:33:25,850 Well, that's me done for the day. I'll be... I'll be off. 529 00:33:31,050 --> 00:33:32,050 David! 530 00:33:34,970 --> 00:33:36,430 Why don't you stop for dinner? 531 00:33:36,890 --> 00:33:38,170 It'll be like old times. 532 00:33:38,950 --> 00:33:42,210 In fact, we've got such an early start in the morning, you may as well stay 533 00:33:42,210 --> 00:33:43,210 overnight. 534 00:33:44,230 --> 00:33:47,010 Oh, I'm sorry, Mr Byrne, I can't. 535 00:33:48,150 --> 00:33:50,650 I've got to get home. I've got Alfred to look after. 536 00:33:53,170 --> 00:33:54,170 I'll see you in the morning, though. 537 00:34:04,250 --> 00:34:05,250 Hello, Ollie. 538 00:34:06,700 --> 00:34:07,980 I brought you something to read. 539 00:34:08,320 --> 00:34:09,320 Thank you. 540 00:34:10,219 --> 00:34:11,219 How are you feeling? 541 00:34:11,960 --> 00:34:13,120 Much better, thanks. 542 00:34:13,820 --> 00:34:15,880 And I'd be better still if I was at home. 543 00:34:16,560 --> 00:34:20,040 Now, you know what hospitals always tell you. They won't keep you in a minute 544 00:34:20,040 --> 00:34:21,040 longer than they have to. 545 00:34:21,920 --> 00:34:23,620 Well, I suppose that would be true. 546 00:34:24,920 --> 00:34:26,820 And you've been so kind to me. 547 00:34:27,340 --> 00:34:29,800 And the doctor, coming to visit me. 548 00:34:30,560 --> 00:34:32,239 Can you remember what happened, Ollie? 549 00:34:34,860 --> 00:34:39,780 I can remember not being able to sleep and getting up to make myself a cup of 550 00:34:39,780 --> 00:34:40,780 tea. 551 00:34:41,719 --> 00:34:44,520 Only, when I started to come downstairs, 552 00:34:45,239 --> 00:34:48,620 I suddenly went all woozy. 553 00:34:51,219 --> 00:34:55,440 And the next thing, I was in here. 554 00:34:55,780 --> 00:34:56,780 Oh, dear. 555 00:34:58,760 --> 00:35:01,720 Well, at least there's no real harm done anyway. 556 00:35:03,300 --> 00:35:04,300 Excuse me. 557 00:35:04,780 --> 00:35:06,580 I'm looking for a patient by the name of Williams. 558 00:35:06,900 --> 00:35:07,900 Jenny? 559 00:35:11,520 --> 00:35:12,520 Oh, hello, Dennis. 560 00:35:15,160 --> 00:35:16,160 How are you? 561 00:35:16,780 --> 00:35:17,780 All right. 562 00:35:18,440 --> 00:35:19,440 You? 563 00:35:21,920 --> 00:35:22,920 Look, can we talk? 564 00:35:23,540 --> 00:35:24,700 Not now, Dennis, please. 565 00:35:25,900 --> 00:35:26,900 I'm sorry. 566 00:35:27,060 --> 00:35:28,580 I'm just not ready to at the moment. 567 00:35:50,730 --> 00:35:51,790 Right, thanks for letting me know. 568 00:35:54,390 --> 00:35:55,510 That was the hospital. 569 00:35:55,890 --> 00:35:56,890 Oh? 570 00:35:57,250 --> 00:35:59,890 Mrs. Winstanley's made a full recovery and they've sent her home. 571 00:36:00,350 --> 00:36:01,770 Oh, that's great news. 572 00:36:03,170 --> 00:36:04,109 Thank you. 573 00:36:04,110 --> 00:36:05,110 And was it the pills? 574 00:36:06,210 --> 00:36:08,270 Well, now, that's the really odd thing about it. 575 00:36:09,330 --> 00:36:12,610 According to them, there was no indication that she'd overdosed in any 576 00:36:14,930 --> 00:36:15,930 I see. 577 00:36:20,040 --> 00:36:24,480 Rosie Compton, shoplifting, demanding with menaces, petty larceny. 578 00:36:25,160 --> 00:36:27,560 Not the sort of woman you want to take home to meet mother. 579 00:36:28,780 --> 00:36:31,280 Last released from prison three weeks ago. 580 00:36:31,680 --> 00:36:33,220 Then it gets better, Sarge. Yes? 581 00:36:33,720 --> 00:36:37,140 Guess who's been a cellmate for the past few years? In fact, not just a 582 00:36:37,140 --> 00:36:38,600 cellmate, a soulmate, apparently. 583 00:36:38,900 --> 00:36:40,020 Not Beryl Pike. 584 00:36:40,440 --> 00:36:41,740 The very same, Sarge. 585 00:36:42,000 --> 00:36:43,320 And here's the interesting part. 586 00:36:43,660 --> 00:36:47,200 The address we've dug up for Beryl is the same one Rosie Compton gave me. 587 00:36:47,420 --> 00:36:48,420 Really? 588 00:36:48,770 --> 00:36:50,450 Did you get anything more out of Sid Williams? 589 00:36:51,890 --> 00:36:52,890 Sid Williams? 590 00:36:52,910 --> 00:36:56,030 The night watchman, Sarge. When you called to see him last night? 591 00:36:57,570 --> 00:36:58,630 I didn't, actually. 592 00:36:59,830 --> 00:37:03,810 In fact, in view of these latest developments, that may not be necessary. 593 00:37:04,330 --> 00:37:05,330 No. 594 00:37:17,480 --> 00:37:18,640 What's that wretched dog doing here? 595 00:37:19,800 --> 00:37:21,060 Why, he's not hurting anybody. 596 00:37:21,360 --> 00:37:22,420 Then he's upsetting the horses. 597 00:37:23,000 --> 00:37:27,500 Well, he's got as much right to be here as they are. More, in fact. Even more to 598 00:37:27,500 --> 00:37:30,400 the point, he's also annoying me, so kindly remove him. 599 00:37:32,760 --> 00:37:33,760 Come on. 600 00:37:34,320 --> 00:37:35,880 Come on. 601 00:37:39,880 --> 00:37:40,880 Stay up. 602 00:37:42,680 --> 00:37:43,680 You stay there. 603 00:37:59,950 --> 00:38:01,410 Where's Mrs Pike in at the moment? 604 00:38:01,690 --> 00:38:02,690 Mrs Pike? 605 00:38:03,210 --> 00:38:04,169 Beryl Pike. 606 00:38:04,170 --> 00:38:05,670 She does live with you now, doesn't she? 607 00:38:07,530 --> 00:38:09,070 Oh, how can I help you? 608 00:38:09,290 --> 00:38:12,470 We're investigating a fire at your husband's premises, Mrs Pike, and we 609 00:38:12,470 --> 00:38:14,070 reason to believe it was started deliberately. 610 00:38:14,470 --> 00:38:15,470 Ex -husband? 611 00:38:15,990 --> 00:38:17,370 And what's that got to do with me? 612 00:38:17,910 --> 00:38:21,730 Well, do you find it rather a coincidence that your friend here was 613 00:38:21,730 --> 00:38:25,430 road near the scene of the fire by a car which just happened to belong to your 614 00:38:25,430 --> 00:38:26,590 ex -husband's secretary? 615 00:38:27,779 --> 00:38:29,300 Coincidences do happen, Sergeant. 616 00:38:30,200 --> 00:38:31,880 Rarely, in my experience. 617 00:38:33,000 --> 00:38:36,100 If Naomi Stevenson had been speeding away from the fire just after it had 618 00:38:36,100 --> 00:38:38,500 started, we would naturally assume that she was somehow involved. 619 00:38:39,520 --> 00:38:40,520 Perhaps she was. 620 00:38:41,080 --> 00:38:42,980 Or she'd been put up to it by Peter. 621 00:38:43,500 --> 00:38:45,840 Something else that you would like us to believe. 622 00:38:46,760 --> 00:38:48,240 Now, why would I want to do that? 623 00:38:48,880 --> 00:38:50,680 Oh, it's nice to see you, though. 624 00:38:50,980 --> 00:38:51,980 Don't come in. 625 00:38:52,300 --> 00:38:53,300 Are you feeling better? 626 00:38:53,640 --> 00:38:55,640 Jumping. Now I'm back in my own home. 627 00:38:55,840 --> 00:38:56,840 Oh, that is good. 628 00:38:57,600 --> 00:38:58,860 Are these the new pills? 629 00:38:59,140 --> 00:38:59,959 That's right. 630 00:38:59,960 --> 00:39:03,160 But I won't be around to use them for a few weeks yet, mine. 631 00:39:03,400 --> 00:39:04,400 Really? 632 00:39:05,880 --> 00:39:08,260 Well, it's the system I have, you see, Doctor. 633 00:39:09,120 --> 00:39:10,120 Do sit down. 634 00:39:13,120 --> 00:39:14,420 Olive, how do you mean? 635 00:39:16,700 --> 00:39:19,440 One bank holiday Monday, I ran out of tablets. 636 00:39:20,020 --> 00:39:21,700 And I had the devil's own job. 637 00:39:22,040 --> 00:39:23,040 to get a new prescription. 638 00:39:23,880 --> 00:39:30,060 So ever since then, I've made sure that I'm one full prescription at least ahead 639 00:39:30,060 --> 00:39:31,060 of where I should be. 640 00:39:31,500 --> 00:39:33,700 So you never took any of the new tablet? 641 00:39:34,420 --> 00:39:35,420 No, dear. 642 00:39:39,540 --> 00:39:40,700 Have I done something wrong? 643 00:39:41,100 --> 00:39:42,260 No. Oh, 644 00:39:43,360 --> 00:39:45,060 you had me worried there for a moment. 645 00:39:45,580 --> 00:39:46,660 Do sit down. 646 00:39:48,820 --> 00:39:50,060 What do you think, Sarge? 647 00:39:50,800 --> 00:39:51,960 Did they start a fire? 648 00:39:52,880 --> 00:39:56,260 I think they just did their best to set Pike up with this cock -and -doll story 649 00:39:56,260 --> 00:39:57,460 about seeing Naomi's car. 650 00:39:57,980 --> 00:39:59,520 Let's see if we can get them for perjury. 651 00:39:59,940 --> 00:40:03,980 As for the fire itself, I think Pike's probably our man. 652 00:40:04,420 --> 00:40:05,680 So how do we prove it? 653 00:40:08,140 --> 00:40:10,320 Well, what's the weak link in this story? 654 00:40:11,260 --> 00:40:12,900 It has to be Naomi Stevenson. 655 00:40:14,060 --> 00:40:16,080 She's got no form, certainly no heart and criminal. 656 00:40:17,060 --> 00:40:19,580 I think she's just covering up for him because he's sweet on him. 657 00:40:22,040 --> 00:40:24,440 So, we take a tree and see what falls out? 658 00:40:25,440 --> 00:40:26,440 Bring her in. 659 00:40:30,140 --> 00:40:31,360 Whenever you're ready, Vernon. 660 00:40:31,640 --> 00:40:33,080 Right, David, up you get. 661 00:40:35,000 --> 00:40:36,780 Me? Well, who else? 662 00:40:37,500 --> 00:40:41,120 As I understand it, you are the official first driver round here. 663 00:40:41,680 --> 00:40:44,800 Yeah, well, I had a very nasty experience last time I drove one of 664 00:40:45,060 --> 00:40:46,120 Never mind that. 665 00:40:46,380 --> 00:40:47,400 This is just a... 666 00:40:48,490 --> 00:40:50,050 Familiarise yourself with the vehicle. 667 00:40:51,610 --> 00:40:54,990 Come on, get your... 668 00:40:54,990 --> 00:41:01,890 Right, here you're in. Nice and 669 00:41:01,890 --> 00:41:03,690 low. Nice and low. There we are. 670 00:42:20,620 --> 00:42:21,720 Come on, come on. 671 00:42:52,130 --> 00:42:55,390 Well, thank heavens for Mrs. Winstanley and her secret system. 672 00:42:55,830 --> 00:42:57,490 We have been really lucky. 673 00:42:58,430 --> 00:42:59,430 I know we have. 674 00:43:02,130 --> 00:43:05,530 And I do think, Jenny, you really need to sort things out. 675 00:43:06,670 --> 00:43:10,190 If nothing else, come to a decision about Dennis one way or the other. 676 00:43:10,490 --> 00:43:15,190 Because there's no doubt in my mind that none of this would have taken place if 677 00:43:15,190 --> 00:43:19,470 things had been, well, normal, shall we say. 678 00:43:22,250 --> 00:43:27,090 So, Miss Stevenson, despite what you told us earlier, you now claim that at 679 00:43:27,090 --> 00:43:29,990 time of the fire, Peter Pike was with you at your place. 680 00:43:30,230 --> 00:43:31,370 Have I got the story right? 681 00:43:31,710 --> 00:43:32,870 It isn't a story. 682 00:43:33,210 --> 00:43:34,670 It happens to be the truth. 683 00:43:35,610 --> 00:43:38,350 I just didn't want everybody knowing about our relationship. 684 00:43:39,130 --> 00:43:41,890 Right. And did he stay the entire night? 685 00:43:43,810 --> 00:43:47,230 Yes. And during this time, did he go out at all? 686 00:43:47,490 --> 00:43:50,310 No. And you would be happy to swear to that in court? 687 00:43:50,720 --> 00:43:52,240 It won't come to court, though, will it? 688 00:43:52,440 --> 00:43:54,620 Well, at least that's what Peter's told you, right? 689 00:43:55,500 --> 00:43:56,840 He's innocent, that's why. 690 00:43:57,180 --> 00:43:59,900 Well, let's just say, for argument's sake, that he isn't. 691 00:44:00,540 --> 00:44:04,720 You do realise that if he's found guilty of starting the fire, you'll go down 692 00:44:04,720 --> 00:44:08,760 too. Not just as an accomplice to arson, but for perjury too. 693 00:44:09,480 --> 00:44:10,940 Not a very appetising prospect. 694 00:44:11,980 --> 00:44:13,460 They're not very nice places, prisons. 695 00:44:14,800 --> 00:44:16,820 And all to cover Peter Pike's back. 696 00:44:17,200 --> 00:44:18,200 What do you mean? 697 00:44:18,480 --> 00:44:20,700 Well, surely you realise you're just being used here. 698 00:44:21,140 --> 00:44:23,060 You would have had it worked out from the start, would Peter? 699 00:44:23,720 --> 00:44:28,040 Not just burning the place down, but having someone like you in line to give 700 00:44:28,040 --> 00:44:29,040 an alibi. 701 00:44:29,480 --> 00:44:31,380 Beryl Pike went to prison for him, Naomi. 702 00:44:32,060 --> 00:44:33,480 Are you prepared to do the same? 703 00:44:35,800 --> 00:44:37,180 I'll ask you one last time. 704 00:44:38,260 --> 00:44:41,300 I'll give you one more chance before we let the law take its course. 705 00:44:43,220 --> 00:44:46,280 Was Peter Pike with you the entire time? 706 00:44:46,880 --> 00:44:47,900 On the night in question. 707 00:44:52,400 --> 00:44:57,720 If I were to tell you he did pop out for an hour, would I still be facing 708 00:44:57,720 --> 00:44:58,720 charges myself? 709 00:44:59,340 --> 00:45:02,860 Well, if you did, Naomi, what could you possibly be charged with? 710 00:45:08,420 --> 00:45:12,040 At least nobody got hurt and no harm came to the horses. 711 00:45:12,460 --> 00:45:13,740 Yes, no thanks for that. 712 00:45:14,180 --> 00:45:17,780 imbecile of a man of yours. Oh, I don't think we can blame David entirely for 713 00:45:17,780 --> 00:45:22,240 what happened. I mean, after all, it was the dog's fault. Yes, it was his dog, 714 00:45:22,440 --> 00:45:25,920 which I had expressly forbidden him to allow anywhere near my horses. 715 00:45:28,620 --> 00:45:31,880 I'm sorry, Vernon, but either he goes or I go. 716 00:45:32,160 --> 00:45:33,480 It's as simple as that. 717 00:45:53,390 --> 00:45:54,390 She gone, man? 718 00:45:55,510 --> 00:45:56,830 Yes, David, she's gone. 719 00:45:57,990 --> 00:46:02,650 Miss Buxton and I had what you might call a difference of opinion. 720 00:46:03,990 --> 00:46:09,410 And as for horse riding, that's another upper -class activity that they can 721 00:46:09,410 --> 00:46:10,750 keep, thank you. 722 00:46:12,270 --> 00:46:13,270 Right, Mr Vernon. 723 00:46:15,390 --> 00:46:16,390 Get your bike. 724 00:46:17,230 --> 00:46:19,090 I'm arresting you on suspicion of arson. 725 00:46:20,050 --> 00:46:22,330 I'd like to say anything unless you wish to do so. 726 00:46:23,400 --> 00:46:25,760 What you say may be put into writing and given in evidence. 727 00:46:45,340 --> 00:46:51,120 Sorry to disturb you, but I found your, uh... hook on the... 728 00:46:51,660 --> 00:46:54,100 I'm really sorry about the hurt, Mr Scripps. 729 00:47:01,020 --> 00:47:05,840 Bernard, I'm more than willing to compensate you for any damage caused. 730 00:47:10,280 --> 00:47:15,380 Look, is there anything that David and I can do while we're here to help? 731 00:47:20,480 --> 00:47:23,060 Anything that needs doing, I can do myself, thanks. 732 00:47:24,000 --> 00:47:26,780 Besides, it could take weeks to get this back in working condition. 733 00:47:32,520 --> 00:47:33,520 Months, in fact. 734 00:47:40,840 --> 00:47:41,840 Even years. 735 00:47:45,680 --> 00:47:49,510 You mean Mr Vernon's going to have to give you... £5 ,000? 736 00:47:49,890 --> 00:47:52,110 Or I can't go home? 737 00:47:52,430 --> 00:47:54,250 That's how you got the money to go to the pictures. 738 00:47:54,910 --> 00:47:56,030 Get out of my sight! 739 00:47:56,370 --> 00:48:00,090 Go on, both of you! My men responded to an accident report, as was their duty. 740 00:48:00,230 --> 00:48:04,730 Duty, was it? To bully a woman and two kids in their own home until she takes 741 00:48:04,730 --> 00:48:05,730 overdose?