1 00:00:06,630 --> 00:00:13,030 Heartbeat, why do you miss when my baby kisses me? 2 00:00:19,470 --> 00:00:25,250 Heartbeat, why does a love kiss stay in my memory? 3 00:00:39,720 --> 00:00:46,660 Silverbell, Silverbell, it's Christmas time in 4 00:00:46,660 --> 00:00:53,660 the city, wriggling, hear 5 00:00:53,660 --> 00:00:54,660 them ring. 6 00:00:57,140 --> 00:00:58,300 Mindy, is that it? 7 00:00:58,820 --> 00:01:00,020 Yeah, it's presumably. 8 00:01:00,680 --> 00:01:02,780 How did he manage to marry someone like that? 9 00:01:04,570 --> 00:01:08,270 It's our Lord Ashfordly. Looks like it. But the rumours are true and all. 10 00:01:08,570 --> 00:01:12,390 I can't imagine Ashfordly with a wife. David, his Lordship's back. Let's be 11 00:01:12,390 --> 00:01:13,390 having you. 12 00:01:14,790 --> 00:01:16,150 What's he in such a rush about? 13 00:01:16,530 --> 00:01:17,530 Christmas trees. 14 00:01:17,910 --> 00:01:20,590 Well, I thought most people have got theirs by now. 15 00:01:20,910 --> 00:01:22,290 That's why he's in such a rush. 16 00:01:25,750 --> 00:01:26,750 Here comes trouble. 17 00:01:28,670 --> 00:01:30,650 Mrs. Jowett, how are you? 18 00:01:31,930 --> 00:01:36,070 Not... Good, I'm afraid, Constable Bradley. My poor dear sister Emily 19 00:01:36,070 --> 00:01:40,390 away yesterday evening in Ashfordly General. I'm sorry to hear that. 20 00:01:41,190 --> 00:01:45,990 We did hope she might live to see one more Christmas, but it's not to be, 21 00:01:45,990 --> 00:01:48,110 is why I'm in need of your services, Mrs. Scripps. 22 00:01:48,990 --> 00:01:51,110 My sincere condolences, Mrs. 23 00:01:51,370 --> 00:01:52,370 Jowett. 24 00:02:10,310 --> 00:02:11,570 Well, there it is. 25 00:02:12,070 --> 00:02:13,930 Oh, Charlie, it's splendid. 26 00:02:14,610 --> 00:02:18,110 Not in the least bit old -fashioned. You wait till you encounter the plumbing. 27 00:02:19,830 --> 00:02:21,830 Let me introduce you. 28 00:02:22,550 --> 00:02:24,590 This is Mrs. Kellett, our housekeeper. 29 00:02:25,470 --> 00:02:27,470 My wife, Lady Ashfordly. 30 00:02:27,810 --> 00:02:29,910 We're very pleased to see you, Your Ladyship. 31 00:02:30,170 --> 00:02:33,810 Oh, Mrs. Kellett, it is I who am extremely pleased to see you. 32 00:02:34,190 --> 00:02:36,090 You can't imagine how nervous I've been. 33 00:02:36,330 --> 00:02:38,010 A great big house like this. 34 00:02:38,700 --> 00:02:40,600 I shall have to rely on you entirely. 35 00:02:41,060 --> 00:02:44,760 Whatever I can do to help you, ladyship. You're all going to have to be terribly 36 00:02:44,760 --> 00:02:46,680 patient with me. I'm awful with names. 37 00:02:47,060 --> 00:02:48,660 As long as you remember mine. 38 00:02:49,920 --> 00:02:52,960 Now, who were you again? Yes, indeed. Shall we go in? 39 00:02:53,460 --> 00:02:56,420 I think we're going to have quite a problem arranging something before 40 00:02:56,420 --> 00:03:00,480 Christmas. I have already had a word with the vicar. I'm a church warden, as 41 00:03:00,480 --> 00:03:04,140 know. He thinks he may just be able to fit us in between the Sunday school 42 00:03:04,140 --> 00:03:05,600 nativity play and the carol concert. 43 00:03:05,960 --> 00:03:07,120 That doesn't need much time. 44 00:03:07,850 --> 00:03:09,570 I've every faith in you, Mr. Scripps. 45 00:03:09,910 --> 00:03:14,250 Now, as to the arrangements, the casket will, of course, have to be custom 46 00:03:14,250 --> 00:03:15,250 -built. 47 00:03:15,370 --> 00:03:17,230 Difficult at such short notice. 48 00:03:17,810 --> 00:03:24,610 But I do have in stock some very nice solid vines. Mr. Scripps, I have 49 00:03:24,610 --> 00:03:28,910 no intention of burying my poor dear sister in a ready -made off -the -peg 50 00:03:28,910 --> 00:03:31,350 coffin. No, no, of course not. 51 00:03:44,720 --> 00:03:49,000 The first moment I set eyes on you, this is what the orchestra was playing? 52 00:03:49,780 --> 00:03:51,040 I sent for it specially. 53 00:03:53,320 --> 00:03:55,780 You're just an old romantic at heart, aren't you? 54 00:03:56,600 --> 00:03:58,360 I never was till I met you. 55 00:03:59,720 --> 00:04:03,560 And to think, I nearly didn't go on that cruise. 56 00:04:05,060 --> 00:04:07,740 When Art finally suggested it, I thought, oh, 57 00:04:08,720 --> 00:04:10,320 a month stuck on a boat. 58 00:04:10,680 --> 00:04:11,740 Oh, shit, darling. 59 00:04:12,040 --> 00:04:13,620 She said it would be good for my health. 60 00:04:14,670 --> 00:04:15,730 Slow me down a bit. 61 00:04:17,670 --> 00:04:22,410 I don't think she expected me to fall in love and marry before we even docked. 62 00:04:23,110 --> 00:04:27,470 I think we took everyone by surprise, including the captain. 63 00:04:27,690 --> 00:04:29,810 I can't believe he'd never married anyone before. 64 00:04:31,670 --> 00:04:36,430 Well, I think that was the most romantic part. 65 00:04:46,580 --> 00:04:49,040 Oh, come in, Mrs. Kelly. It is all right. 66 00:04:49,660 --> 00:04:50,559 It's Mr. 67 00:04:50,560 --> 00:04:55,400 Scripps. I wanted to be the first to congratulate you, Lordship, and welcome 68 00:04:55,400 --> 00:04:57,260 your lovely wife to Aidensfield. 69 00:04:58,140 --> 00:05:00,160 This, darling, is Mr. Scripps. 70 00:05:00,500 --> 00:05:06,020 Vernon Scripps, your ladyship. I'm a business associate of your husband's, 71 00:05:06,020 --> 00:05:09,780 is why I am precipitating myself into your presence. 72 00:05:10,520 --> 00:05:12,820 Well, I'm delighted to meet you, Mr. Scripps. 73 00:05:13,550 --> 00:05:15,190 This is my assistant, David. 74 00:05:17,230 --> 00:05:19,850 Well, come on in, David. Don't be shy. 75 00:05:20,830 --> 00:05:21,830 I won't bite. 76 00:05:25,710 --> 00:05:26,710 Hi. 77 00:05:27,250 --> 00:05:28,250 Hi. 78 00:05:28,570 --> 00:05:30,230 He's very pleased to meet you. 79 00:05:32,050 --> 00:05:34,950 I never thought his lordship would come back with someone like her. 80 00:05:35,810 --> 00:05:40,030 That's the nicest compliment I've had since I arrived. 81 00:05:41,230 --> 00:05:42,230 Thank you, David. 82 00:05:44,250 --> 00:05:48,590 Christmas is fast approaching, Your Lordship, and I wondered if we still had 83 00:05:48,590 --> 00:05:49,589 deal. 84 00:05:49,590 --> 00:05:50,590 Christmas trees. 85 00:05:50,650 --> 00:05:53,770 Well, I suppose if I don't let you cut them and sell them, you'll just pinch 86 00:05:53,770 --> 00:05:57,290 them anyway, which is what he did last year. A most unfortunate 87 00:05:57,290 --> 00:06:00,050 misunderstanding. I'd almost forgotten about Christmas. 88 00:06:00,470 --> 00:06:02,430 Well, we must definitely have a party. 89 00:06:03,490 --> 00:06:04,770 Oh, that would be wonderful. 90 00:06:05,390 --> 00:06:08,290 I do so want to meet everyone. It would be the perfect opportunity. 91 00:06:08,950 --> 00:06:11,370 Well, in that case, we'll have a ball. 92 00:06:11,670 --> 00:06:12,850 A Christmas ball. 93 00:06:13,210 --> 00:06:15,010 And we'll invite everyone, the entire village. 94 00:06:15,550 --> 00:06:17,870 And they can all see what a lucky man I am. 95 00:06:18,470 --> 00:06:19,570 Oh, Charlie. 96 00:06:20,270 --> 00:06:21,750 That's a wonderful idea. 97 00:06:22,710 --> 00:06:23,730 A Christmas ball? 98 00:06:24,050 --> 00:06:25,250 Well, that's what Vernon said. 99 00:06:25,610 --> 00:06:26,630 Everyone's going to be invited. 100 00:06:26,970 --> 00:06:27,970 Sounds fantastic. 101 00:06:27,990 --> 00:06:31,110 Well, the last time they had a do like that, it must have been before the war. 102 00:06:31,570 --> 00:06:32,810 Well, here's to a ladyship. 103 00:06:33,730 --> 00:06:34,750 What's your light, Vernon? 104 00:06:35,930 --> 00:06:36,930 Hang on a sec. 105 00:06:37,530 --> 00:06:40,290 Fifty trees at ten shillings. 106 00:06:41,810 --> 00:06:43,950 She's what I call fragrant. 107 00:06:44,330 --> 00:06:46,110 Her presence fills the room. 108 00:06:46,550 --> 00:06:48,130 You can tell she's a real lady. 109 00:06:56,810 --> 00:07:02,210 You know, I don't think I've ever been so happy. 110 00:07:02,550 --> 00:07:06,990 How can you say that? I mean, Bing's a nice enough old chap, but his wife's the 111 00:07:06,990 --> 00:07:08,090 most crashing ball. 112 00:07:08,470 --> 00:07:10,970 I've never been able to say more than five words to her. 113 00:07:11,720 --> 00:07:13,120 Well, the champagne helped. 114 00:07:13,980 --> 00:07:15,500 That ghastly dog. 115 00:07:18,220 --> 00:07:20,260 Do you think they approved of me? 116 00:07:20,500 --> 00:07:23,080 Darling, they were bowled over. 117 00:07:24,360 --> 00:07:25,420 What the deuce? 118 00:07:28,640 --> 00:07:30,180 Right across the road. 119 00:07:35,180 --> 00:07:36,980 So the bloody thing out. What? 120 00:07:37,200 --> 00:07:39,600 What? A juice in a bag. There. 121 00:07:49,520 --> 00:07:51,480 We don't exactly have much to go on. 122 00:07:51,880 --> 00:07:54,320 Lord Asfordly thought they were medium build. 123 00:07:55,060 --> 00:07:57,880 Well, the ladyship reckoned one was bigger than the other. 124 00:07:58,940 --> 00:08:00,580 Possibly a double -barrelled shotgun. 125 00:08:00,920 --> 00:08:02,800 White van, no distinguishing mark. 126 00:08:03,120 --> 00:08:06,900 Probably two chances of halfway to London by now. I'd probably venture it. 127 00:08:07,180 --> 00:08:10,900 Nevertheless, I want you to do the rounds of the local guest houses. 128 00:08:11,300 --> 00:08:13,500 B andB, pawnbrokers. 129 00:08:14,090 --> 00:08:15,190 Any suspicious characters? 130 00:08:15,410 --> 00:08:16,790 Two blokes who drive a white van. 131 00:08:17,090 --> 00:08:20,710 Well, that narrows it down to half the pint of the decorators in Yorkshire. A 132 00:08:20,710 --> 00:08:23,050 little more enthusiasm wouldn't go amiss, Bellamy. 133 00:08:24,130 --> 00:08:25,130 Yes, sir. 134 00:08:25,450 --> 00:08:29,890 No, I've got you, trust me. Come on, nearly there. Over that one. 135 00:08:30,150 --> 00:08:31,490 Down, down. That's right. 136 00:08:32,130 --> 00:08:35,450 And open your eyes now. 137 00:08:42,510 --> 00:08:44,490 You need a little runabout in the countryside. 138 00:08:44,890 --> 00:08:48,010 The Bentleys do come with something. I don't think a Land Rover's quite your 139 00:08:48,010 --> 00:08:50,630 style, darling. But it's hardly a runabout. 140 00:08:51,090 --> 00:08:52,670 It must have cost a fortune. 141 00:08:53,770 --> 00:08:56,390 You toil me, you know. Why shouldn't I? 142 00:08:57,310 --> 00:08:58,310 Come on, then. 143 00:08:58,650 --> 00:08:59,710 Let's go for a spin. 144 00:09:00,730 --> 00:09:04,270 I'd love to, but on the trade, I promised the estate manager I'd have a 145 00:09:04,270 --> 00:09:07,010 with him. Things have been piling up a bit since we've been away. 146 00:09:07,580 --> 00:09:08,640 There you go. You sure? 147 00:09:09,000 --> 00:09:11,980 Absolutely. Don't drive too fast. And watch out for sheep. 148 00:09:12,220 --> 00:09:13,580 They think they own the place. 149 00:09:13,900 --> 00:09:14,900 Bye -bye, darling. 150 00:10:19,790 --> 00:10:23,190 I don't know what you think you're paying, but I'm telling you I've had 151 00:10:23,190 --> 00:10:24,190 enough of it. 152 00:10:27,430 --> 00:10:30,050 Harry, the trees are from the Ashfordly estate. 153 00:10:30,890 --> 00:10:32,170 They're freshly cut. 154 00:10:33,430 --> 00:10:35,110 No, they are not knit. 155 00:10:35,650 --> 00:10:40,610 You will not find trees of this quality at a lower price, I'm telling you. I 156 00:10:40,610 --> 00:10:41,830 don't care where you go. 157 00:10:43,010 --> 00:10:45,750 It's a... Gina! 158 00:10:46,610 --> 00:10:47,650 All right, love, come here. 159 00:10:47,870 --> 00:10:52,380 Sit. What happened to you? 160 00:10:53,160 --> 00:10:55,760 I'm such a fool. 161 00:10:56,620 --> 00:10:59,700 I was hijacked on the moors. What? 162 00:11:01,420 --> 00:11:03,780 They stole my car. 163 00:11:37,900 --> 00:11:39,340 They must have been watching Ashfordly Hall. 164 00:11:39,620 --> 00:11:40,760 Saw her leave, followed her. 165 00:11:40,980 --> 00:11:42,860 Was she badly hurt? Just cut some bruises. 166 00:11:43,400 --> 00:11:45,960 I'm surprised these villains have hung around for so long. 167 00:11:46,660 --> 00:11:50,140 A quick opportunistic hit, then they move on. That's the M .O. I would have 168 00:11:50,140 --> 00:11:52,980 expected. Yeah, but why just target the Ashfordlies, though? 169 00:11:53,260 --> 00:11:55,120 Well, local gentry live in a big house. 170 00:11:55,340 --> 00:11:57,260 It's a fair assumption they've got something worth stealing. 171 00:11:58,180 --> 00:11:59,180 Any luck? 172 00:11:59,220 --> 00:12:00,800 Not a dicky bird, Sarge. 173 00:12:01,360 --> 00:12:06,160 We stopped four white vans, and apart from a defective tyre and an out -of 174 00:12:06,160 --> 00:12:08,950 tax disc, All above board. Anyone for a brew? 175 00:12:09,270 --> 00:12:11,390 You haven't got time for tea -drinking, Ventress. 176 00:12:13,250 --> 00:12:15,790 Lady Ashfordly's just had her new sports car stolen. 177 00:12:16,070 --> 00:12:19,170 If there's still anywhere at all in her locality, you're going to find it. 178 00:12:51,210 --> 00:12:53,850 Christmas tree, have a happy holiday. 179 00:12:55,850 --> 00:13:01,970 Everyone dancing merrily in the new old -fashioned 180 00:13:01,970 --> 00:13:02,970 way. 181 00:13:09,130 --> 00:13:13,150 Solid English oak. Couldn't build you anything better if I had six months to 182 00:13:13,150 --> 00:13:14,430 it in. Yes, yes. 183 00:13:15,070 --> 00:13:18,890 But the handles really are a little garish, aren't they? 184 00:13:19,690 --> 00:13:20,930 I could change, ma 'am. 185 00:13:21,430 --> 00:13:22,770 No extra charge, I trust? 186 00:13:23,910 --> 00:13:26,650 I'm not made of money, Mr Scripps. Anyway, I would have thought as a church 187 00:13:26,650 --> 00:13:27,910 warden I'm entitled to a discount. 188 00:13:28,270 --> 00:13:29,470 Oh, I don't do discounts. 189 00:13:31,430 --> 00:13:35,690 As a church warden, I am in a position to put a lot of business your way. 190 00:13:36,410 --> 00:13:40,050 And people often like a personal recommendation from a satisfied 191 00:13:40,650 --> 00:13:41,650 Mr Scripps! 192 00:13:42,190 --> 00:13:44,930 Mr Voney's going to kill us! David. 193 00:13:45,430 --> 00:13:47,410 I've already had to walk all the way here for the woods. 194 00:13:47,630 --> 00:13:48,630 Can you not see I'm busy? 195 00:13:49,730 --> 00:13:51,350 But we look like he might raid you. 196 00:13:57,190 --> 00:13:58,190 Sorry about that. 197 00:13:58,310 --> 00:14:00,430 He can be a bit insistent. 198 00:14:00,690 --> 00:14:01,890 Shall we say a 10 % then? 199 00:14:07,710 --> 00:14:10,490 Well, it's not like I haven't driven it before. I've driven it loads of times. 200 00:14:11,570 --> 00:14:16,330 Well, Mr Scripps is always with me, but... Well, I don't know something, so 201 00:14:16,330 --> 00:14:17,390 Vernon's going to blow his top. 202 00:14:18,030 --> 00:14:21,850 Go on, Alfred, get in. Put your round knife. 203 00:14:22,510 --> 00:14:26,110 Damn it, old Merton, we've got two masked men running around the 204 00:14:26,110 --> 00:14:29,830 armed with a shotgun. They can't be that difficult a catch, can they? They've 205 00:14:29,830 --> 00:14:33,310 got to be staying somewhere, some B andB or guest house or something. I have 206 00:14:33,310 --> 00:14:34,710 looked into that, Your Lordship. 207 00:14:34,990 --> 00:14:38,450 Well, I want them caught, and in the meantime, I want my wife to have police 208 00:14:38,450 --> 00:14:42,130 protection. I appreciate your concern, but I don't exactly have the manpower to 209 00:14:42,130 --> 00:14:44,890 provide a personal bodyguard. Well, you'd better find it, hadn't you? 210 00:14:45,290 --> 00:14:48,790 If you can't catch these villains, the least you can do is make sure my wife 211 00:14:48,790 --> 00:14:52,050 doesn't become a victim again. We are doing our best to catch them. But if I 212 00:14:52,050 --> 00:14:54,290 take one man out to guard Lady Ashby... I mean, it's a perfectly reasonable 213 00:14:54,290 --> 00:14:57,910 request in the circumstances, and if there is a problem with it, I'm more 214 00:14:57,910 --> 00:15:00,050 happy to take it up myself with the Chief Constable. 215 00:15:00,410 --> 00:15:01,830 That won't be necessary. 216 00:15:04,190 --> 00:15:05,190 Your Lordship. 217 00:15:57,840 --> 00:16:01,340 Come on, there's not a car that changes hands around here without you knowing 218 00:16:01,340 --> 00:16:02,079 about it. 219 00:16:02,080 --> 00:16:04,740 I don't touch anything dodgy, you know that. It's not worth it. 220 00:16:04,940 --> 00:16:05,759 It's committed. 221 00:16:05,760 --> 00:16:07,640 Harder been driven, it's got to be tempting for somebody. 222 00:16:07,980 --> 00:16:10,080 Yeah, I heard what Ashfordly paid for it and all. 223 00:16:10,840 --> 00:16:12,220 Tell us what else you know, then. 224 00:16:13,040 --> 00:16:15,560 Well, I did hear there'd been some car ringing going on. 225 00:16:16,800 --> 00:16:17,880 A lad called Terry. 226 00:16:18,480 --> 00:16:19,980 Got a lock -up down in Bat Lane. 227 00:16:20,640 --> 00:16:22,100 If anyone's heard about it, he might. 228 00:16:22,340 --> 00:16:25,400 This is marvellous, Gina. I really like the idea of... No. 229 00:16:26,700 --> 00:16:28,780 Ah, Mrs Kellett, thank you so much. 230 00:16:29,640 --> 00:16:31,900 Whilst you're here, perhaps you could give us some advice. 231 00:16:33,020 --> 00:16:35,280 We're going to have to take on some temporary staff. 232 00:16:35,900 --> 00:16:36,900 Shouldn't be a problem. 233 00:16:37,060 --> 00:16:39,520 A bit of extra cash is always welcome this time of year. 234 00:16:39,740 --> 00:16:42,240 I don't think I'll have any problem getting help with the food. It's more 235 00:16:42,240 --> 00:16:43,440 weighted and that sort of thing. 236 00:16:43,760 --> 00:16:47,100 I could make your ladyship a list of them we've had before that we know are 237 00:16:47,100 --> 00:16:48,260 reliable. Blendy! 238 00:16:49,860 --> 00:16:52,980 I don't think Hayden still has ever seen anything quite like this before. 239 00:16:53,220 --> 00:16:54,360 Everyone's talking about it. 240 00:16:54,680 --> 00:16:55,860 A Christmas to remember. 241 00:16:57,450 --> 00:16:58,950 I think that's what we all want. 242 00:17:00,490 --> 00:17:03,850 Constable Bradley's here. He's going to be taking care of you until these damn 243 00:17:03,850 --> 00:17:04,849 rascals are caught. 244 00:17:04,970 --> 00:17:05,970 What? 245 00:17:07,050 --> 00:17:08,589 You mean I'm going to have a minder? 246 00:17:08,990 --> 00:17:12,410 Well, just a precaution, my dear. Only when you leave the house. We thought I 247 00:17:12,410 --> 00:17:15,990 could maybe pose as your chauffeur. Oh, Charlie, is that absolutely necessary? 248 00:17:16,630 --> 00:17:19,270 The only way I can ensure your safety, my darling. 249 00:17:20,030 --> 00:17:22,069 I really don't think they're going to come back again. 250 00:17:22,510 --> 00:17:23,510 Well, they could. 251 00:17:23,630 --> 00:17:25,329 They've done very well out of you so far. 252 00:17:25,849 --> 00:17:28,650 Also, they might think it's the very last thing anyone would be expecting. 253 00:17:30,010 --> 00:17:33,110 Yeah, just do a few repairs for mates, MOTs, that sort of thing. 254 00:17:33,330 --> 00:17:37,770 So if someone wanted to sell you a new sports car for cash, you wouldn't take 255 00:17:37,770 --> 00:17:39,930 it? Well, I don't have that sort of cash. 256 00:17:40,270 --> 00:17:41,750 Well, you could change the number plates. 257 00:17:42,350 --> 00:17:43,450 You could sell it on. 258 00:17:44,090 --> 00:17:45,270 It'd make quite a bit. 259 00:17:45,570 --> 00:17:47,570 I told you, I do MOTs. 260 00:17:49,190 --> 00:17:51,490 Well, this one doesn't look like he needs an MOT. 261 00:17:52,730 --> 00:17:54,130 It looks nearly new. 262 00:17:55,500 --> 00:17:56,500 It's not mine. 263 00:17:56,820 --> 00:17:58,680 This bloke just asked me to keep it for him. 264 00:17:59,040 --> 00:18:00,120 Tell us about him. 265 00:18:00,680 --> 00:18:01,940 I don't know. He's just a bloke. 266 00:18:02,160 --> 00:18:03,200 Came round with his mate. 267 00:18:03,680 --> 00:18:04,980 And drove a white van? 268 00:18:06,040 --> 00:18:07,040 Yeah. 269 00:18:07,520 --> 00:18:08,840 As a matter of fact, he did. 270 00:18:20,120 --> 00:18:21,740 Sergeant Martin, you're a wonder. 271 00:18:22,380 --> 00:18:25,100 Don't suppose you made any arrests to go with it, did you? 272 00:18:25,450 --> 00:18:27,290 We have a detailed description of both men. 273 00:18:28,190 --> 00:18:31,990 Splendid. You see, darling, Sergeant Merton and Constable Bradley are sorting 274 00:18:31,990 --> 00:18:32,990 all this out. 275 00:18:33,090 --> 00:18:34,970 I think you've been far too harsh on them. 276 00:18:35,430 --> 00:18:38,770 One of the men is mid -thirties, thick -set, bit of a bruiser. The other's a 277 00:18:38,770 --> 00:18:41,890 older, mid -forties, but more of a gent. That's how our witness described him. 278 00:18:42,230 --> 00:18:43,890 Now all you've got to do is find them. 279 00:18:44,150 --> 00:18:47,930 We were wondering, Lady Ashfordly, if either of those descriptions rang a 280 00:18:49,390 --> 00:18:51,090 No. Should it? 281 00:18:51,410 --> 00:18:53,270 Probably not. But there may be someone. 282 00:18:53,770 --> 00:18:55,090 A former employee, perhaps. 283 00:18:55,310 --> 00:18:57,270 Someone with a personal grudge against you. 284 00:18:57,470 --> 00:18:58,470 Against me? 285 00:18:58,750 --> 00:19:00,250 These may not be random attacks. 286 00:19:00,670 --> 00:19:02,330 They may be targeting you in particular. 287 00:19:02,710 --> 00:19:05,810 I think you're clutching at straws a bit here, Merton. Who could possibly have a 288 00:19:05,810 --> 00:19:09,550 grudge against my wife? Well, you might not even be aware that you've upset 289 00:19:09,550 --> 00:19:12,110 them. I think she'd be aware if she'd upset someone that much. 290 00:19:12,430 --> 00:19:14,250 Well, it's just a theory. 291 00:19:14,890 --> 00:19:16,650 We have to explore every possibility. 292 00:19:17,170 --> 00:19:18,190 Of course you do. 293 00:19:19,430 --> 00:19:21,670 I'm not offended, darling. Really, I'm not. 294 00:19:26,730 --> 00:19:27,730 What, nothing at all? 295 00:19:28,290 --> 00:19:29,550 Oh, you are joking. 296 00:19:30,870 --> 00:19:34,730 I know it's Christmas. I've got 50 ruddy Christmas trees to shift. 297 00:19:36,190 --> 00:19:38,170 And a Merry Christmas to you and all. 298 00:19:43,490 --> 00:19:47,370 Couldn't we like, you know, just borrow a van or something? It's Christmas. 299 00:19:47,490 --> 00:19:48,490 There's nothing about. 300 00:19:55,980 --> 00:19:57,280 I must be about seven foot. 301 00:20:00,700 --> 00:20:01,700 Oh, fantastic. 302 00:20:02,860 --> 00:20:04,220 You've been such a help. 303 00:20:05,020 --> 00:20:07,340 Well, having a bodyguard does have its advantages. 304 00:20:08,440 --> 00:20:11,560 I was thinking, perhaps you'd like to get away early tonight. 305 00:20:11,940 --> 00:20:13,260 I shan't be going out again. 306 00:20:13,540 --> 00:20:15,480 Well, don't you want me to wait until his lordship gets back? 307 00:20:15,800 --> 00:20:17,360 No, I shall be fine. 308 00:20:17,900 --> 00:20:18,920 Well, if you're sure. 309 00:20:19,640 --> 00:20:22,520 I don't think our two rogues are about to storm Ashfordly Hall. 310 00:20:23,450 --> 00:20:24,450 I shall be quite safe. 311 00:20:24,730 --> 00:20:27,210 Well, I shall see you tomorrow, then. Yes, thank you, Mike. 312 00:20:40,970 --> 00:20:43,770 Put another large one in for Bernard, will you, Gina? 313 00:20:45,110 --> 00:20:47,830 You don't understand people's sensibilities. 314 00:20:49,000 --> 00:20:53,100 How would you like your nearest and dearest to make their last journey in a 315 00:20:53,100 --> 00:20:54,300 lumber truck? 316 00:20:55,220 --> 00:20:58,620 Bernard, it wouldn't make any difference to me if I was dead. 317 00:20:59,520 --> 00:21:02,680 What's Joyce Jower going to think if she sees us, eh? 318 00:21:03,720 --> 00:21:06,840 Bernard, you worry too much about what other people think. 319 00:21:09,340 --> 00:21:13,580 Why don't we just cover the trees up and pretend there's a coffin in the back? 320 00:21:19,060 --> 00:21:20,500 Leave it to me, will you, David? 321 00:21:48,800 --> 00:21:51,640 Well, well, if it is no ladyship in person. 322 00:21:52,120 --> 00:21:53,320 Step this way, ladyship. 323 00:22:02,180 --> 00:22:03,180 Where's your manager? 324 00:22:04,080 --> 00:22:06,520 You're in the presence of gentry. You should at least doff your cap. 325 00:22:06,840 --> 00:22:07,840 Yeah, right. 326 00:22:10,400 --> 00:22:11,500 I'm sorry about that, darling. 327 00:22:12,460 --> 00:22:14,460 But we were having a few problems getting your attention. 328 00:22:15,320 --> 00:22:16,920 You never call, you never write. 329 00:22:17,680 --> 00:22:18,680 Look. 330 00:22:20,080 --> 00:22:21,720 I want to settle things once and for all. 331 00:22:23,120 --> 00:22:24,960 I've got a new home, a new life. 332 00:22:26,380 --> 00:22:27,400 I want you gone. 333 00:22:28,840 --> 00:22:29,840 Do you hear that, Al? 334 00:22:30,860 --> 00:22:31,980 She wants us gone. 335 00:22:33,220 --> 00:22:34,240 Well, that might be possible. 336 00:22:35,560 --> 00:22:37,740 Only thing is, it'll be expensive. 337 00:22:40,800 --> 00:22:41,800 Very expensive. 338 00:22:51,720 --> 00:22:58,540 Christmas without you I'll be 339 00:22:58,540 --> 00:23:05,400 so blue just thinking of you 340 00:23:05,400 --> 00:23:12,260 Decorations of 341 00:23:12,260 --> 00:23:17,740 red on a green Christmas tree 342 00:23:20,669 --> 00:23:23,230 Would somebody like to tell me what's going on? 343 00:23:23,490 --> 00:23:24,890 Christmas tree for Mr. Blaketon. 344 00:23:29,150 --> 00:23:34,290 You remember Philip, your lordship? Or Mrs. Hopper's grandson? 345 00:23:34,730 --> 00:23:37,650 Yes, of course. You helped out with the shoot last year, didn't you? 346 00:23:37,990 --> 00:23:40,730 If you'd just sign at the bottom there. 347 00:23:41,750 --> 00:23:45,090 All these extra staff, his lordship's hiring. It's going to be a night to 348 00:23:45,090 --> 00:23:47,050 remember. Excellent. We certainly hope so. 349 00:23:48,070 --> 00:23:49,670 Clifford and I are really looking forward to it. 350 00:23:51,180 --> 00:23:54,400 Ah, yes, the young doctor. Good morning, and you are? Stanley Hodges. 351 00:23:54,740 --> 00:23:56,620 Oh, yes, not a local man, I gather. 352 00:23:56,820 --> 00:23:59,260 Born and bred in Whitby, but I went away to sea when I was a lad. 353 00:23:59,800 --> 00:24:01,100 Any experience as a waiter? 354 00:24:01,800 --> 00:24:04,120 20 years as a steward with Cunard. My references. 355 00:24:09,360 --> 00:24:10,360 Very impressive. 356 00:24:11,600 --> 00:24:15,280 Now, we only need extra help over the Christmas period, so it's going to be no 357 00:24:15,280 --> 00:24:17,540 more than two or three days' work, I'm afraid. Suits me. 358 00:24:17,870 --> 00:24:21,370 I'm up here to spend some time with my old mum. She's in an old folks' home. I 359 00:24:21,370 --> 00:24:22,590 don't think she'll last too much longer. 360 00:24:23,270 --> 00:24:24,550 Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. 361 00:24:25,310 --> 00:24:27,790 Well, you'd better sign on the dotted line, Stanley. 362 00:24:28,190 --> 00:24:29,790 Mrs. Kellett will explain your duty. 363 00:24:36,710 --> 00:24:39,590 Good morning. And your name is? Alan Martin, very soon. 364 00:24:45,190 --> 00:24:46,230 Mrs. Kellett. 365 00:24:46,590 --> 00:24:49,950 A cortege passed through the village this morning, Mr Scripps, and I must 366 00:24:49,950 --> 00:24:51,750 thought it was a pretty shabby affair. 367 00:24:52,030 --> 00:24:53,990 It was a cram job. 368 00:24:54,490 --> 00:24:58,610 If people can't afford too much, we dispense with the frills. Just because 369 00:24:58,610 --> 00:25:01,350 people are poor, it doesn't mean that their passing shouldn't be marked with a 370 00:25:01,350 --> 00:25:02,350 proper respect. 371 00:25:02,490 --> 00:25:04,770 You're perfectly right, of course. It doesn't cost you anything to put on your 372 00:25:04,770 --> 00:25:05,930 morning suit, you baller hat. 373 00:25:06,210 --> 00:25:09,030 And that young assistant of yours, David, he was even wearing a cap. 374 00:25:09,910 --> 00:25:12,970 I hope you're not going to take this cavalier attitude when it comes to 375 00:25:12,970 --> 00:25:14,010 my poor dear sister. 376 00:25:14,290 --> 00:25:15,390 No, absolutely not. 377 00:25:15,820 --> 00:25:20,760 As a church warden, I am not without influence in this village. This morning, 378 00:25:20,760 --> 00:25:21,760 was a rush job. 379 00:25:22,760 --> 00:25:26,320 I shall be keeping a very close eye on proceedings, Mr Scripps. 380 00:25:26,560 --> 00:25:31,000 You may think me old -fashioned, but I regard it as my duty to my sister to 381 00:25:31,000 --> 00:25:33,400 ensure that everything is done properly. 382 00:25:34,380 --> 00:25:36,760 I do appreciate that, Mrs Jowett. 383 00:25:40,980 --> 00:25:43,600 It's like a mad outfit there. 384 00:25:45,570 --> 00:25:46,890 I'm Mike, the chauffeur. 385 00:25:47,350 --> 00:25:48,350 Stan. Stan. 386 00:25:48,470 --> 00:25:49,470 Al. 387 00:25:50,090 --> 00:25:51,090 Do you fancy a smoke? 388 00:25:51,270 --> 00:25:52,270 Not for me. 389 00:25:54,990 --> 00:25:56,570 You worked for his lordship long then, have you, Mike? 390 00:25:57,110 --> 00:25:58,210 Yeah, yeah, quite a while. 391 00:25:59,850 --> 00:26:04,730 Gather him and his... Gather him and her ladyship just got spliced. 392 00:26:05,710 --> 00:26:08,110 Yeah, yeah, it was a bit of a surprise to everyone, really. 393 00:26:08,610 --> 00:26:10,350 He was pretty much a confirmed bachelor, yeah. 394 00:26:11,270 --> 00:26:12,750 She's quite a looker, who can blame him, eh? 395 00:26:13,150 --> 00:26:15,090 Yeah, seems very nice, actually. 396 00:26:16,250 --> 00:26:19,050 Well, it makes a difference working for someone who treats you well. 397 00:26:19,490 --> 00:26:20,770 You pretty much like it here, then? 398 00:26:22,030 --> 00:26:28,010 Yeah. Well, actually, to be honest, I'm very lucky his lordship took me on. 399 00:26:28,270 --> 00:26:29,270 Oh, yeah? 400 00:26:29,830 --> 00:26:30,830 Yeah. 401 00:26:31,770 --> 00:26:33,610 I've been in a bit of trouble a couple of years back. 402 00:26:34,270 --> 00:26:35,270 Do you know Nick's lab? 403 00:26:35,490 --> 00:26:37,070 I wondered if I'd recognise you. 404 00:26:37,710 --> 00:26:38,950 Durham Nick, five years ago. 405 00:26:39,410 --> 00:26:41,070 No, mate, I was in Scrubs. 406 00:26:42,290 --> 00:26:43,690 Yeah, well, we'd better get back to work. 407 00:26:44,210 --> 00:26:45,350 Oh, come on, Stanley's all right. 408 00:26:46,210 --> 00:26:47,210 Yeah, sure. 409 00:26:53,950 --> 00:26:59,090 You know, I hope you don't mind me saying this, but when we heard his 410 00:26:59,090 --> 00:27:02,190 had got wed, you're not exactly what we expected. 411 00:27:03,370 --> 00:27:04,370 What did you expect? 412 00:27:05,130 --> 00:27:08,950 A loud, booming voice, a pair of sensible queens and a couple of really 413 00:27:08,950 --> 00:27:10,130 obnoxious little dogs. 414 00:27:10,639 --> 00:27:14,300 No, what I mean is, is that you're really relaxed and friendly. 415 00:27:14,720 --> 00:27:18,800 But people from your sort of background, they're not normally so easy to get on 416 00:27:18,800 --> 00:27:19,800 with. 417 00:27:20,480 --> 00:27:26,560 You know, Gina, maybe our backgrounds are not so far apart as you might think. 418 00:27:27,720 --> 00:27:29,860 You mean you weren't born with a silver spoon in your mouth? 419 00:27:32,700 --> 00:27:35,680 Charles is very conscious of his position in the community. 420 00:27:37,580 --> 00:27:39,900 I wouldn't want him to think that his wife was... 421 00:27:41,969 --> 00:27:45,430 Well, not able to fulfil her social duties and obligations. 422 00:27:46,910 --> 00:27:50,690 Well, I don't think it matters where you were born. The most important thing is 423 00:27:50,690 --> 00:27:51,690 you make each other happy. 424 00:27:52,210 --> 00:27:55,530 And I reckon everyone round here can see with their own eyes how good you are 425 00:27:55,530 --> 00:27:56,530 for his lordship. 426 00:27:57,910 --> 00:27:58,910 Thank you, Gina. 427 00:27:59,610 --> 00:28:00,770 That's very kind of you. 428 00:28:02,190 --> 00:28:03,190 But, you know, 429 00:28:03,550 --> 00:28:05,050 he's made me happy too. 430 00:28:06,510 --> 00:28:09,690 You do all sorts of silly things when you are young, but... 431 00:28:11,400 --> 00:28:17,920 This is the first time I've ever really, truly been in love. 432 00:28:22,220 --> 00:28:23,220 Oh, gosh. 433 00:28:24,520 --> 00:28:27,540 I must get on. I've got a million things to do. 434 00:28:34,660 --> 00:28:36,240 Check under both names, Alf. 435 00:28:36,780 --> 00:28:39,320 The second one even lets Slippy done time in the scrubs. 436 00:28:39,800 --> 00:28:43,040 Right, we'll get on to division and check them out. We'll get straight back 437 00:28:43,040 --> 00:28:44,040 you. 438 00:28:44,120 --> 00:28:46,520 That was Mike's house. He reckons he's on to something. 439 00:28:47,060 --> 00:28:50,580 Two men have signed on at the hall who pretty much fit the description that was 440 00:28:50,580 --> 00:28:51,800 given to us by the car dealer. 441 00:28:52,040 --> 00:28:53,280 Well, now we're getting somewhere. 442 00:28:57,320 --> 00:28:59,940 Well, that's all right, Ventress. You can make that call to division from my 443 00:28:59,940 --> 00:29:00,940 office. 444 00:29:08,680 --> 00:29:09,680 What are you doing in Ashfordly? 445 00:29:10,900 --> 00:29:11,900 Shopping. 446 00:29:12,040 --> 00:29:14,300 And I thought maybe you could buy me lunch. 447 00:29:16,400 --> 00:29:17,400 That'll be my pleasure. 448 00:29:17,800 --> 00:29:18,800 I thought so. 449 00:29:19,600 --> 00:29:21,640 How about I meet you at the ball at one? 450 00:29:22,900 --> 00:29:23,900 Great. 451 00:29:45,130 --> 00:29:46,470 What on earth do you think you're doing? 452 00:29:47,070 --> 00:29:48,090 You shouldn't be in here. 453 00:29:49,230 --> 00:29:51,630 This is a really sweet set -up you've got yourself here, see? 454 00:29:52,690 --> 00:29:54,450 You know, I'm quite tempted to just stick around. 455 00:29:54,750 --> 00:29:57,250 I want you gone by Christmas, that's what we agreed. 456 00:29:57,990 --> 00:30:01,150 You know, I think his lordship quite likes me. You never know, he might offer 457 00:30:01,150 --> 00:30:02,129 a job as his butler. 458 00:30:02,130 --> 00:30:04,630 We don't have a butler, and we don't need one. 459 00:30:05,070 --> 00:30:07,550 Yeah, but you could persuade him, couldn't you see? You've got him wrapped 460 00:30:07,550 --> 00:30:08,549 your little finger. 461 00:30:08,550 --> 00:30:10,510 Oh, Stan, listen to me. 462 00:30:10,790 --> 00:30:13,370 Oh, that's the first time you've said my name in ages. 463 00:30:14,050 --> 00:30:15,050 What do you want me... 464 00:30:15,880 --> 00:30:16,880 You want me to beg? 465 00:30:20,040 --> 00:30:21,560 I'll get you as much as I can. 466 00:30:22,820 --> 00:30:24,120 But then you must go. 467 00:30:25,600 --> 00:30:27,700 You are a clever girl, aren't you, see? 468 00:30:28,840 --> 00:30:32,540 If the charms don't work, then the waterworks will. You promised. 469 00:30:33,000 --> 00:30:35,960 Yeah, but you know what a liar I am. Can't seem to help myself. 470 00:30:37,520 --> 00:30:41,280 If you're not gone by Christmas, so help me out. 471 00:30:42,660 --> 00:30:43,660 You're what? 472 00:30:44,179 --> 00:30:45,600 Tell his lordship the truth? 473 00:30:46,640 --> 00:30:47,640 I don't think so. 474 00:30:51,320 --> 00:30:55,040 Oh, um... Mrs. Kellett asked me to find you. 475 00:30:55,620 --> 00:30:56,620 Oh. 476 00:30:56,780 --> 00:30:57,880 Yes, thank you, Mike. 477 00:30:59,280 --> 00:31:00,860 That will be all. Thank you. 478 00:31:02,060 --> 00:31:03,060 Yes, Your Ladyship. 479 00:31:10,090 --> 00:31:13,290 I've just heard back from Division, Sarge. There's nothing on Stanley 480 00:31:13,370 --> 00:31:16,330 but Alan Martin, he's got plenty of form. Such as? 481 00:31:16,650 --> 00:31:20,470 Well, he's a two -year stretch around robbery and a list of housebreaking as 482 00:31:20,470 --> 00:31:21,470 long as you're armed. 483 00:31:21,650 --> 00:31:23,830 They must be after something in particular at Aspley Hall. 484 00:31:24,830 --> 00:31:26,550 Otherwise, why would they bother to get a job there? 485 00:31:26,790 --> 00:31:28,910 Well, it's a good way of casing the place, Sarge. 486 00:31:29,750 --> 00:31:30,810 Get changed, Ventress. 487 00:31:31,310 --> 00:31:32,310 Mike can cover the hall. 488 00:31:32,490 --> 00:31:34,370 But anywhere else they go, you go with them. 489 00:31:34,670 --> 00:31:35,730 Whatever it is they're planning. 490 00:31:35,950 --> 00:31:37,050 We're going to be there to cancel. 491 00:31:37,410 --> 00:31:38,410 Red -handed. 492 00:31:41,040 --> 00:31:43,480 What if she finds out? I'll be sunk. 493 00:31:44,260 --> 00:31:46,180 You do exaggerate, Bernard. 494 00:31:46,440 --> 00:31:48,320 She's just one old busybody. 495 00:31:48,700 --> 00:31:52,600 Who's in a position to influence every other old busybody for miles around? 496 00:31:53,080 --> 00:31:56,140 I'm a funeral director, Bernard. Who do you think most of my potential clients 497 00:31:56,140 --> 00:31:58,460 are? Just stop mithering, Bernard. 498 00:31:58,700 --> 00:32:01,560 You've still got the garage. Oh, thanks very much. 499 00:32:02,320 --> 00:32:04,960 I think that's about it for this delivery. 500 00:32:05,180 --> 00:32:09,000 Put the flag over the top and make sure you tuck it in. 501 00:32:09,550 --> 00:32:12,090 And let's get them delivered this Christmas instead of next. 502 00:32:12,310 --> 00:32:13,430 Put these on top. 503 00:32:14,550 --> 00:32:19,130 Now, I'll drive this time. You can't. We won't get them there otherwise. 504 00:32:22,830 --> 00:32:23,830 I'll be brief. 505 00:32:24,230 --> 00:32:27,510 You'll be pleased to hear that we have two suspects under surveillance. 506 00:32:27,850 --> 00:32:30,410 Excellent, but why don't you just arrest them? 507 00:32:30,950 --> 00:32:31,950 Lack of evidence. 508 00:32:32,510 --> 00:32:36,190 We can't possibly prove that they tried to sell Lady Asperley's car to a dealer. 509 00:32:36,450 --> 00:32:39,010 But what we can prove is that they are the hijackers. 510 00:32:39,590 --> 00:32:41,370 Unless you could identify them, of course. 511 00:32:41,850 --> 00:32:44,110 Well, never saw their damn faces, did we, darling? 512 00:32:44,510 --> 00:32:45,510 No. 513 00:32:46,090 --> 00:32:48,910 I'm going to be blunt, Lady Ashfordly, and you'll have to forgive me if it 514 00:32:48,910 --> 00:32:49,910 causes offense. 515 00:32:50,870 --> 00:32:52,510 Is someone trying to blackmail you? 516 00:32:53,390 --> 00:32:55,250 What? No, of course not. 517 00:32:55,790 --> 00:32:58,730 Why would anyone want to be doing that? I've never heard of such an absurd 518 00:32:58,730 --> 00:33:02,850 suggestion. I'm sorry, Merson. I don't see how you get from two rogues holding 519 00:33:02,850 --> 00:33:05,910 us up at gunpoint and stealing my wife's car to blackmail. 520 00:33:06,240 --> 00:33:10,000 It's just one line of inquiry we've been pursuing. I'm sorry I had to raise it. 521 00:33:10,660 --> 00:33:12,040 You've heard my wife's answer. 522 00:33:12,360 --> 00:33:13,360 Indeed. 523 00:33:13,520 --> 00:33:15,120 I'll keep you informed of our progress. 524 00:33:15,680 --> 00:33:16,599 Yes, do. 525 00:33:16,600 --> 00:33:17,600 If you'll excuse us. 526 00:33:24,220 --> 00:33:26,020 Looks like your theory could be right, Bradley. 527 00:33:26,720 --> 00:33:27,780 She's never going to admit it. 528 00:33:30,160 --> 00:33:31,860 Can't believe that's all done. 529 00:33:32,420 --> 00:33:36,950 No. Mr Vernon, he said, here, you can have a Christmas bonus. And then he 530 00:33:37,070 --> 00:33:39,070 well, that can help pay for the damage to the truck. 531 00:33:39,550 --> 00:33:41,590 He's all hearted, Mr Vernon. 532 00:33:49,070 --> 00:33:51,570 I've been hearing some very ugly rumours, Mr Scripps. 533 00:33:52,090 --> 00:33:53,910 I was hoping they weren't true. 534 00:33:56,410 --> 00:33:59,550 We use the hearse to deliver a few Christmas trees. 535 00:34:00,010 --> 00:34:02,150 If you don't like it, you can lump it. 536 00:34:06,030 --> 00:34:07,030 You heard. 537 00:34:07,370 --> 00:34:10,350 It's not as if it's going to make any difference to poor dear Emily, is it? 538 00:34:14,690 --> 00:34:16,650 I've never been so insulted in my life. 539 00:34:18,170 --> 00:34:21,469 You're a rogue and a charlatan just like your brother. 540 00:34:22,550 --> 00:34:28,030 I shall be taking my business elsewhere and so will everyone in Aidensfield if I 541 00:34:28,030 --> 00:34:29,350 have anything to do with it. 542 00:34:52,080 --> 00:34:52,958 You've got to leave immediately. 543 00:34:52,960 --> 00:34:53,980 The police are on to you. 544 00:34:55,199 --> 00:34:57,980 Nice try, darling. You don't think we're going to fall for that old chestnut. 545 00:34:58,120 --> 00:34:59,420 The place is swarming with them. 546 00:35:00,120 --> 00:35:02,200 They already know the dealer you sold my car to. 547 00:35:02,680 --> 00:35:04,060 My so -called chauffeur, Mike. 548 00:35:04,880 --> 00:35:05,880 He's a policeman. 549 00:35:07,000 --> 00:35:08,000 The chauffeur's a copper. 550 00:35:08,200 --> 00:35:09,200 Shut up, Al. 551 00:35:10,480 --> 00:35:11,900 They're going to arrest you. I'm serious. 552 00:35:13,380 --> 00:35:14,380 No, they're not. 553 00:35:15,300 --> 00:35:16,360 Because you were going to hide me. 554 00:35:17,600 --> 00:35:20,060 Then tonight, when the party's in full swing, we'll empty the safe. 555 00:35:22,190 --> 00:35:23,730 He must have a few goodies stashed away. 556 00:35:25,570 --> 00:35:26,570 No. 557 00:35:27,130 --> 00:35:28,390 Stan, they'll catch you. 558 00:35:29,150 --> 00:35:31,110 You'd better make sure they don't then, hadn't you, see? 559 00:35:32,730 --> 00:35:37,490 Because they catch me, and his lordship finds out that he's not actually married 560 00:35:37,490 --> 00:35:38,490 at all. 561 00:35:39,750 --> 00:35:42,170 Because you've already got a husband, haven't you, darling? 562 00:35:43,270 --> 00:35:46,890 And I think it's about time you gave him a kiss. 563 00:36:09,710 --> 00:36:10,770 I'd put those down if I were you. 564 00:36:11,370 --> 00:36:13,330 I might have known you was a dirty -thinking cop, though. 565 00:36:13,870 --> 00:36:14,870 No way out, Al. 566 00:36:16,030 --> 00:36:17,030 You're next. 567 00:36:19,070 --> 00:36:20,070 You reckon? 568 00:37:15,980 --> 00:37:17,880 Well, at least you've got one of them in handcuffs. 569 00:37:18,100 --> 00:37:19,840 I can't believe they're actually here in the house. 570 00:37:21,680 --> 00:37:24,140 He searched the whole house, Sarge. He's definitely gone. 571 00:37:24,920 --> 00:37:26,160 Oh, thank goodness for that. 572 00:37:26,360 --> 00:37:28,600 Well, if the one we have already talked, he'll probably tell us where they've 573 00:37:28,600 --> 00:37:29,760 been staying. We might pick him up there. 574 00:37:30,020 --> 00:37:32,480 Well, I've got a suspicion he's long gone. 575 00:37:34,240 --> 00:37:36,340 I'd like to thank you for looking after me, Mike. 576 00:37:36,960 --> 00:37:38,360 My pleasure, Your Ladyship. 577 00:37:39,220 --> 00:37:42,140 Well, it's done with, and we can look forward to Christmas. I take it you'll 578 00:37:42,140 --> 00:37:43,140 both be joining us tonight? 579 00:37:43,400 --> 00:37:44,400 Looking forward to it. 580 00:37:44,520 --> 00:37:45,520 Excellent. 581 00:37:55,660 --> 00:37:56,940 What on earth do you want? 582 00:37:57,220 --> 00:38:03,160 Mrs. Jowett, it is the season of goodwill, and we've brought a small gift 583 00:38:03,160 --> 00:38:04,160 you. 584 00:38:12,520 --> 00:38:14,260 Bernard, are you not going to the ball? 585 00:38:15,400 --> 00:38:17,240 I don't really feel like it. 586 00:38:17,800 --> 00:38:20,100 Joyce is allowing me to escort her. 587 00:38:21,260 --> 00:38:22,260 Joyce? 588 00:38:22,830 --> 00:38:26,410 Your brother and I discussed your offer over a glass of sherry, Mr. Scripps. 589 00:38:26,870 --> 00:38:28,570 And I've decided to accept. 590 00:38:29,090 --> 00:38:30,090 What offer? 591 00:38:30,990 --> 00:38:32,710 Emily's funeral, Bernard. 592 00:38:33,010 --> 00:38:37,250 We're doing it at a discount of 60%. 60 %? 593 00:38:37,530 --> 00:38:40,970 Bernard, you cannot put a price on reputation. 594 00:38:42,370 --> 00:38:43,390 Drive on, David. 595 00:38:46,610 --> 00:38:53,150 Have yourself a merry little... With love, 596 00:38:53,290 --> 00:38:57,750 make the yuletide gay. 597 00:39:00,070 --> 00:39:07,010 Next year, all our troubles will be 598 00:39:07,010 --> 00:39:08,310 miles away. 599 00:39:08,710 --> 00:39:14,210 This is Charles Collier. 600 00:39:14,970 --> 00:39:16,830 I was so sorry to hear about your sister. 601 00:39:17,030 --> 00:39:18,030 Oh, thank you very much. 602 00:39:18,990 --> 00:39:21,610 Happy Christmas. 603 00:39:23,670 --> 00:39:25,030 Wow. Right. 604 00:39:26,850 --> 00:39:27,850 What are we drinking to? 605 00:39:30,430 --> 00:39:32,550 Hello? Sounds like a good toast to me. 606 00:39:33,470 --> 00:39:34,590 Still out for love. 607 00:39:34,810 --> 00:39:35,810 Thank Christmas. 608 00:39:37,550 --> 00:39:38,670 Excuse us for a minute. 609 00:39:45,930 --> 00:39:52,750 I was going to save this until Christmas morning, but 610 00:39:52,750 --> 00:39:54,070 I thought you could wear it tonight. 611 00:40:11,010 --> 00:40:12,350 It's lovely, thank you. 612 00:40:28,650 --> 00:40:32,150 You know, it's been a very long time since this house has filled with so much 613 00:40:32,150 --> 00:40:33,210 laughter and merriment. 614 00:40:35,670 --> 00:40:36,670 Thank you. 615 00:40:43,690 --> 00:40:44,690 How very touching. 616 00:40:46,470 --> 00:40:49,650 I don't want to disturb the party too much, so if you just step this way, Your 617 00:40:49,650 --> 00:40:51,790 Lordship, and open the safe, then we'll be on our way. 618 00:40:52,250 --> 00:40:53,250 Won't we, darling? 619 00:40:53,950 --> 00:40:54,950 What's going on? 620 00:41:02,000 --> 00:41:03,000 How do you know my wife? 621 00:41:03,560 --> 00:41:04,980 Strictly speaking, she's my wife. 622 00:41:05,540 --> 00:41:08,880 But if you did want me to divorce her, then I might be persuaded at a price. 623 00:41:12,000 --> 00:41:13,320 I'm so sorry, Charlie. 624 00:41:16,600 --> 00:41:17,840 I don't understand. 625 00:41:18,280 --> 00:41:19,280 It's simple, really. 626 00:41:19,320 --> 00:41:21,280 We had a nice little racket going, didn't we, see? 627 00:41:22,460 --> 00:41:25,460 Working the cruise liners, targeting rich old codgers like you and then 628 00:41:25,460 --> 00:41:26,359 them. 629 00:41:26,360 --> 00:41:28,040 It all changed when I met you. 630 00:41:28,400 --> 00:41:29,198 Too right. 631 00:41:29,200 --> 00:41:30,200 Don't be flat, she did. 632 00:41:30,730 --> 00:41:31,830 Too timely, little madam. 633 00:41:32,230 --> 00:41:33,410 I love you, Charlie. 634 00:41:35,310 --> 00:41:39,810 I know what you must be thinking, but... I fell in love with you. 635 00:41:40,690 --> 00:41:42,050 And that's the truth. Right. 636 00:41:42,690 --> 00:41:44,750 Let's get this safe open. I haven't got all night. 637 00:41:48,810 --> 00:41:50,310 She's good at the old woodworks, isn't she? 638 00:41:52,010 --> 00:41:54,090 If you didn't know any better, you'd almost think she cared. 639 00:41:59,430 --> 00:42:00,750 We'll have to get out through the kitchen. 640 00:42:02,350 --> 00:42:03,910 Let me go check if the coast is clear. 641 00:42:06,030 --> 00:42:07,030 See? 642 00:42:07,190 --> 00:42:08,930 Now that's what I call true pregnancy. 643 00:42:10,150 --> 00:42:11,590 Back in a minute. Make it snappy. 644 00:42:17,470 --> 00:42:19,070 What was it my old dad used to say? 645 00:42:20,470 --> 00:42:21,550 Never trust a woman. 646 00:42:22,890 --> 00:42:23,890 Especially not your wife. 647 00:42:48,700 --> 00:42:49,700 He's back. 648 00:42:49,840 --> 00:42:50,840 He's got a gun. 649 00:42:51,120 --> 00:42:52,340 He's got Charlie. 650 00:42:56,360 --> 00:42:57,460 Oh, very nice. 651 00:42:58,360 --> 00:42:59,500 Family heirloom, I thought. 652 00:43:00,800 --> 00:43:02,280 I remember you now. 653 00:43:03,180 --> 00:43:05,180 On the ship, you were one of the stewards. 654 00:43:06,080 --> 00:43:07,080 Very good. 655 00:43:07,700 --> 00:43:10,120 Something a bloke like you even notices servants as a rule. 656 00:43:11,480 --> 00:43:12,820 Stan, come on. 657 00:43:13,280 --> 00:43:14,280 It's all safe. 658 00:43:16,860 --> 00:43:17,860 Take care, Charlie. 659 00:43:27,380 --> 00:43:29,580 She was in on it, you know. 660 00:43:29,920 --> 00:43:30,920 All along. 661 00:43:31,120 --> 00:43:32,120 We planned it together. 662 00:43:38,450 --> 00:43:44,110 That was very gallant. 663 00:43:45,770 --> 00:43:47,290 But they'll soon discover the truth. 664 00:43:48,070 --> 00:43:49,070 What is the truth? 665 00:43:51,290 --> 00:43:52,290 I fell in love. 666 00:43:55,110 --> 00:43:58,830 Listen, take the car. I don't know you've got time to change before they 667 00:43:58,830 --> 00:44:01,750 back. What will you tell them? You just leave them to me. You just go. 668 00:44:59,560 --> 00:45:00,680 Attractive woman. Who is she? 669 00:45:01,800 --> 00:45:02,920 She's the local doctor. 670 00:45:03,680 --> 00:45:07,100 Trish, I'm just trying to warn you. As what, Mike? A friend? It's a police 671 00:45:07,100 --> 00:45:08,200 matter. Get out. 672 00:45:09,080 --> 00:45:10,360 The invitation's still done. 673 00:45:11,520 --> 00:45:12,740 I'd love to have dinner with you. 674 00:45:13,800 --> 00:45:14,800 That's great.