1 00:02:25,362 --> 00:02:28,697 Turn this way. 2 00:02:36,456 --> 00:02:39,625 Lady Sedgwick, could you just mention where you've been? 3 00:02:39,626 --> 00:02:41,835 Can you tell me about your relationship with... 4 00:02:41,836 --> 00:02:44,546 Excuse me, may I have your autograph please? 5 00:02:44,547 --> 00:02:46,371 Of course. 6 00:02:56,101 --> 00:02:59,905 Oh, thank you, Lady Sedgwick. 7 00:03:02,524 --> 00:03:04,692 - I told you it was. - You did. 8 00:03:04,693 --> 00:03:07,246 "Break a leg." 9 00:03:24,004 --> 00:03:27,548 - Mine's a return. - Return. Yes, thank you. 10 00:03:27,549 --> 00:03:29,112 Thank you. 11 00:04:05,128 --> 00:04:06,847 Thanks. 12 00:04:21,644 --> 00:04:24,407 Bertram's Hotel, please. 13 00:04:51,716 --> 00:04:53,227 Oh, dear. 14 00:05:28,962 --> 00:05:31,046 Good afternoon, Madam. 15 00:05:31,589 --> 00:05:34,007 - Mind the step now. - Thank you. 16 00:05:34,008 --> 00:05:35,832 We don't want any accidents. 17 00:05:39,472 --> 00:05:42,975 Good. After you, Madam. Someone will get your luggage. 18 00:05:42,976 --> 00:05:45,561 Miss Gorringe will see to you. 19 00:05:45,562 --> 00:05:48,856 Oh, thank you. Oh, just a moment. 20 00:05:48,857 --> 00:05:51,942 No, Madam. That's all right. Enjoy your stay now. 21 00:05:51,943 --> 00:05:54,403 Oh, I shall. Thank you very much. 22 00:05:54,404 --> 00:05:56,530 - Good afternoon. - Oh, good afternoon. 23 00:05:56,531 --> 00:06:00,284 Uh, my name is Marple and I think my nephew... 24 00:06:00,285 --> 00:06:03,787 Of course. Welcome to Bertram's, Miss Marple. 25 00:06:03,788 --> 00:06:05,414 Or rather welcome back. 26 00:06:05,415 --> 00:06:07,875 I gather from your nephew you've stayed here before. 27 00:06:07,876 --> 00:06:09,293 Only when I was a little girl. 28 00:06:09,294 --> 00:06:11,253 I don't think you'll find it much changed. 29 00:06:11,254 --> 00:06:14,173 No indeed. It's quite remarkable, isn't it? 30 00:06:14,174 --> 00:06:17,092 Put you in room 57. It's nice and quiet. 31 00:06:17,093 --> 00:06:21,388 - If you'll just sign, sign there. 32 00:06:21,389 --> 00:06:23,348 Oh, yes. 33 00:06:23,349 --> 00:06:24,975 Thank you. 34 00:06:24,976 --> 00:06:26,487 Hello. 35 00:06:28,605 --> 00:06:31,731 So you'd like tea served in your room? 36 00:06:35,945 --> 00:06:40,115 Certainly, Madam. I'll send someone up. 37 00:06:40,200 --> 00:06:44,286 Oh, James! Thank you. Will you take Miss Marple up to room 57? 38 00:06:44,287 --> 00:06:45,797 Thank you. 39 00:06:47,957 --> 00:06:52,044 - I hope you'll be comfortable. - I do believe that's old Jane Marple. 40 00:06:52,045 --> 00:06:54,494 She looks a hundred. 41 00:07:13,191 --> 00:07:15,222 Good afternoon. 42 00:07:33,544 --> 00:07:36,213 - Just going out. - Oh thank you, Colonel Luscombe. 43 00:07:36,214 --> 00:07:38,632 - Good afternoon, Colonel. - Hello, Humfries. 44 00:07:38,633 --> 00:07:40,259 How'd you get on at Newbury yesterday? 45 00:07:40,260 --> 00:07:41,468 Oh, don't ask. 46 00:07:41,469 --> 00:07:43,762 That filly of Harry Waddell's was hopeless. 47 00:07:43,763 --> 00:07:47,140 - What about Swanhilda? - Tailed off. Obviously not fit yet. 48 00:07:47,141 --> 00:07:49,726 - Ah! - Disastrous day. 49 00:07:49,727 --> 00:07:53,563 Well, I can't hang about. I've got to meet my ward at the airport. 50 00:07:53,564 --> 00:07:57,192 From Italy. Been finished. Whatever that may mean. 51 00:07:57,193 --> 00:08:00,424 - Just hope I recognize her. 52 00:08:02,740 --> 00:08:06,806 - Bess Sedgwick's just arrived. - Has she? 53 00:08:23,344 --> 00:08:27,931 - Oh! Canon Pennyfather? - Upon my soul. 54 00:08:27,932 --> 00:08:31,601 If it isn't my dear old friend, uh... 55 00:08:31,602 --> 00:08:33,103 Jane Marple. 56 00:08:33,104 --> 00:08:36,148 Oh! What a pleasant surprise. 57 00:08:36,149 --> 00:08:39,693 Oh well, let's see now. When did we last meet? 58 00:08:39,694 --> 00:08:42,738 Didn't you come down to Chadminster for tea last summer? 59 00:08:42,739 --> 00:08:45,032 Well, I did but I... 60 00:08:45,033 --> 00:08:48,744 Oh, yes. I remember now. I double-booked you with the Bishop. 61 00:08:48,745 --> 00:08:49,995 Oh, it didn't matter. 62 00:08:49,996 --> 00:08:52,247 I'm afraid my memory's not what it was. 63 00:08:52,248 --> 00:08:53,540 Mine's just as bad. 64 00:08:53,541 --> 00:08:56,585 Never. I'm sure yours is as razor-sharp as ever. 65 00:08:56,586 --> 00:08:59,421 Oh, that's very kind of you, but if you'll excuse me... 66 00:08:59,422 --> 00:09:02,591 We must have a good pow-wow sometime. 67 00:09:02,592 --> 00:09:07,346 I'm going to Lucerne on Wednesday, a congress on biblical history. 68 00:09:07,347 --> 00:09:09,639 I shall be back the following day. 69 00:09:09,640 --> 00:09:11,433 Or rather night. 70 00:09:11,434 --> 00:09:13,643 And I shall be around tomorrow, off and on. 71 00:09:13,644 --> 00:09:15,624 Oh, well, I shall hope to see you then. 72 00:09:15,980 --> 00:09:17,397 Goodbye for the present. 73 00:09:17,398 --> 00:09:20,682 Ah, goodbye. Thank you. 74 00:09:43,174 --> 00:09:45,207 Uncle Derek? 75 00:09:45,843 --> 00:09:49,283 Elvira! My dear. 76 00:09:50,139 --> 00:09:54,226 Well, well, this is nice. 77 00:09:54,227 --> 00:09:56,645 - Did you have a good journey? - Yes, thank you. 78 00:09:56,646 --> 00:10:00,034 - And how was Italy? - Fine. 79 00:10:01,150 --> 00:10:02,651 That your lot over there? 80 00:10:02,652 --> 00:10:04,006 Yes. 81 00:10:04,512 --> 00:10:06,655 I'll just go and tell Miss Carpenter you're here. 82 00:10:06,656 --> 00:10:08,010 Yes. 83 00:10:10,827 --> 00:10:12,390 Until tomorrow. 84 00:10:32,056 --> 00:10:35,225 Real muffins. Never would have thought it. 85 00:10:35,226 --> 00:10:38,311 Do you know, when I was living in America last year 86 00:10:38,312 --> 00:10:42,482 they had what they called muffins on the breakfast menu. 87 00:10:42,483 --> 00:10:45,152 But they weren't muffins at all. 88 00:10:45,153 --> 00:10:48,697 They were just tea cakes with raisins in them. 89 00:10:48,698 --> 00:10:53,785 Oh. The Americans have a lot to answer for. 90 00:10:53,786 --> 00:10:57,122 And are you still living at dear St. Mary Mead? 91 00:10:57,123 --> 00:10:58,894 Oh, yes. 92 00:11:01,043 --> 00:11:02,658 Good God. 93 00:11:03,254 --> 00:11:05,443 Cicely Longhurst. 94 00:11:05,631 --> 00:11:08,237 She's dyed her hair again. 95 00:11:08,885 --> 00:11:13,430 Such a sweet simple village. I suppose it hasn't changed at all. 96 00:11:13,431 --> 00:11:15,765 Well no, no, not quite. 97 00:11:15,766 --> 00:11:17,517 We have the new council estate. 98 00:11:17,518 --> 00:11:20,270 And of course, the shops aren't quite what they were. 99 00:11:20,271 --> 00:11:23,815 - But one has to accept change. - Mm. 100 00:11:23,816 --> 00:11:26,630 Progress, they call it. 101 00:11:26,903 --> 00:11:30,280 Though I often think it isn't progress at all. I mean, 102 00:11:30,281 --> 00:11:35,660 take these smart plumbing fixtures they have nowadays. 103 00:11:35,661 --> 00:11:40,707 Every shade of color, but do they really pull? 104 00:11:40,708 --> 00:11:43,053 Or push come to that? 105 00:11:43,169 --> 00:11:45,305 Oh, quite. 106 00:11:48,841 --> 00:11:51,499 SELINA: Bess Sedgwick! 107 00:11:52,011 --> 00:11:53,991 Of all places. 108 00:11:54,222 --> 00:11:57,557 I do hope you won't find Bertram's too stuffy. 109 00:11:57,558 --> 00:12:00,268 'Tis rather old-fashioned. 110 00:12:00,269 --> 00:12:02,229 Lot of old fogies. 111 00:12:02,230 --> 00:12:05,732 Still, it is only for the one night. 112 00:12:05,733 --> 00:12:09,736 Only one night? Am I going to Cousin Mildred's tomorrow? 113 00:12:09,737 --> 00:12:12,291 Yes. In the afternoon. 114 00:12:12,573 --> 00:12:15,367 She's a good sort. I hope you'll be happy with them. 115 00:12:15,368 --> 00:12:17,786 - I'm sure it'll suit me fine. - Jolly good. 116 00:12:17,787 --> 00:12:19,297 For the time being. 117 00:12:22,542 --> 00:12:25,981 Mm! Scrumptious! 118 00:12:29,298 --> 00:12:33,218 Now that's what I call a real doughnut. 119 00:12:33,219 --> 00:12:35,094 Madam.- 120 00:12:35,846 --> 00:12:38,473 Extraordinary girl. 121 00:12:38,474 --> 00:12:40,600 I've known her since she was a child. 122 00:12:40,601 --> 00:12:43,364 No one could handle her then. 123 00:12:43,396 --> 00:12:48,650 She ran off with one of the grooms when she was only 16. 124 00:12:48,651 --> 00:12:50,318 Really? 125 00:12:50,319 --> 00:12:55,490 No, they managed to buy him off and marry her safely off to old Coniston. 126 00:12:55,491 --> 00:13:00,495 Awful old rip but dotty about her. 127 00:13:00,705 --> 00:13:03,519 - That didn't last. 128 00:13:04,709 --> 00:13:09,713 Then she married an American yacht owner. 129 00:13:09,714 --> 00:13:12,215 Divorced within a year. 130 00:13:12,216 --> 00:13:16,886 Then she upped and offed with Johnny Sedgwick. 131 00:13:16,887 --> 00:13:20,265 I suppose that might've stuck, 132 00:13:20,266 --> 00:13:23,059 if he hadn't broken his neck steeple-chasing. 133 00:13:23,060 --> 00:13:25,020 Oh yes, yes. 134 00:13:25,021 --> 00:13:27,052 And since then? 135 00:13:27,189 --> 00:13:29,733 Oh, one loses count. 136 00:13:29,734 --> 00:13:32,235 Thank you. 137 00:13:32,236 --> 00:13:35,488 I don't think she's ever married again. 138 00:13:35,489 --> 00:13:36,948 But there's always somebody. 139 00:13:36,949 --> 00:13:40,076 She's the sort of woman who needs a man. 140 00:13:40,077 --> 00:13:42,829 Oh, do you think so? Oh! 141 00:13:42,830 --> 00:13:48,330 I would have said that men were more of an adventure to her than a need. 142 00:13:50,463 --> 00:13:52,922 And what brings you up to town, Selina? 143 00:13:52,923 --> 00:13:56,926 I went to see some man in Harley Street about my arthritis. 144 00:13:56,927 --> 00:13:58,845 Oh! And what did he do? 145 00:13:58,846 --> 00:14:01,640 Well he took me by the neck and wrung it like a chicken. 146 00:14:01,641 --> 00:14:03,224 Oh, good gracious. 147 00:14:03,225 --> 00:14:04,976 Extraordinary. 148 00:14:04,977 --> 00:14:10,440 I could look over my right shoulder for the first time in years. 149 00:14:10,441 --> 00:14:13,526 Oh, there's old Dicky Ludgrove. 150 00:14:13,527 --> 00:14:16,488 You know, Justice Ludgrove. 151 00:14:16,489 --> 00:14:17,989 Good afternoon, me lord. 152 00:14:17,990 --> 00:14:21,701 You heard what happened to him last time he was here? 153 00:14:21,702 --> 00:14:24,496 - No. Oh! - My dear, he nearly got arrested. 154 00:14:24,497 --> 00:14:27,624 You remember that big bank robbery some while ago? 155 00:14:27,625 --> 00:14:30,168 Which one? There have been so many lately. 156 00:14:30,169 --> 00:14:32,295 The London and Metropolitan one. 157 00:14:32,296 --> 00:14:34,464 Oh, you mean the Carmolly Street branch. 158 00:14:34,465 --> 00:14:38,218 Yes, well apparently, some probation officer 159 00:14:38,219 --> 00:14:40,762 saw old Dicky near the scene of the crime. 160 00:14:40,763 --> 00:14:43,014 And behaving suspiciously. 161 00:14:43,015 --> 00:14:45,266 Except of course it wasn't him. 162 00:14:45,267 --> 00:14:47,477 He was staying here at Bertram's, 163 00:14:47,478 --> 00:14:50,563 and was in court all morning. 164 00:14:50,564 --> 00:14:54,359 But imagine if he hadn't had an alibi. 165 00:14:54,360 --> 00:14:56,945 A man in his position! 166 00:14:56,946 --> 00:14:59,948 Oh! And did they find the other man, his double? 167 00:14:59,949 --> 00:15:02,075 No. I don't think so. 168 00:15:02,076 --> 00:15:03,535 Oh, how interesting. 169 00:15:03,536 --> 00:15:05,662 Well, the police seem incapable 170 00:15:05,663 --> 00:15:07,956 of solving anything these days. 171 00:15:08,874 --> 00:15:11,418 Anything further I can get you, milady? 172 00:15:11,419 --> 00:15:13,670 We're serving very good seed-cake today. 173 00:15:13,671 --> 00:15:16,798 Seed-cake? Lovely, Henry. 174 00:15:16,799 --> 00:15:20,927 I haven't had seed-cake since God knows when. 175 00:15:20,928 --> 00:15:22,637 How about you, Jane? 176 00:15:22,638 --> 00:15:24,597 Is it real seed-cake? 177 00:15:24,598 --> 00:15:29,060 Oh yes, Madam. The cook has had the recipe for years. 178 00:15:29,061 --> 00:15:30,416 Please. 179 00:15:32,106 --> 00:15:34,607 ELVIRA: Do you still see my mother? 180 00:15:34,608 --> 00:15:35,942 Occasionally. 181 00:15:35,943 --> 00:15:38,319 - Where is she now? - Abroad. 182 00:15:38,320 --> 00:15:40,321 Whereabouts? 183 00:15:40,322 --> 00:15:42,574 I'm not entirely sure. 184 00:15:42,575 --> 00:15:44,909 Do you think she'll ever agree to see me? 185 00:15:44,910 --> 00:15:47,120 I really couldn't say, Elvira. 186 00:15:47,121 --> 00:15:50,717 In other words, no. 187 00:15:54,670 --> 00:15:58,006 Selina! Haven't seen you since Crufts. How are the Borzois? 188 00:15:58,007 --> 00:16:01,593 Fine. What on earth are you doing here, Bess? 189 00:16:01,594 --> 00:16:03,553 Recovering. I've just been on Safari. 190 00:16:03,554 --> 00:16:05,138 But why here? 191 00:16:05,139 --> 00:16:07,974 Someone told me about their gorgeous doughnuts. 192 00:16:07,975 --> 00:16:12,249 I thought it'd be quite amusing to... 193 00:16:12,271 --> 00:16:14,647 Hello, darling. This is my ward. 194 00:16:14,648 --> 00:16:16,524 Welcome. Hello. 195 00:16:16,525 --> 00:16:20,018 Excuse me. I've just remembered something. 196 00:16:22,031 --> 00:16:24,115 Extraordinary. 197 00:16:25,826 --> 00:16:29,162 And just as I was about to introduce you to her. 198 00:16:29,163 --> 00:16:31,706 I expect you'd like to go to your room first. 199 00:16:31,707 --> 00:16:34,918 And then a cup of tea, or a drink perhaps. 200 00:16:34,919 --> 00:16:37,159 A drink would be lovely. 201 00:16:46,096 --> 00:16:49,974 - Selina, do you know who that is? - Where? 202 00:16:49,975 --> 00:16:52,164 That man just leaving. 203 00:16:52,520 --> 00:16:54,864 No one in particular. 204 00:16:55,856 --> 00:16:57,784 Surprising. 205 00:16:58,734 --> 00:17:02,487 Everyone else seems very much someone in particular. 206 00:17:43,320 --> 00:17:44,831 Well... 207 00:17:45,948 --> 00:17:48,575 I suppose we ought to be thinking 208 00:17:48,576 --> 00:17:50,869 - about your future, Elvira. - Yes. 209 00:17:50,870 --> 00:17:54,038 I'm told a secretarial course is the thing. 210 00:17:54,039 --> 00:17:58,251 Oh yes, finishing school, secretarial course, marriage. 211 00:17:58,252 --> 00:18:00,127 Quite. 212 00:18:02,256 --> 00:18:06,426 I'm afraid we don't know each other as well as we ought. 213 00:18:06,427 --> 00:18:11,927 My fault. Perhaps if I'd had daughters of my own... 214 00:18:12,016 --> 00:18:14,100 But I hope if there's anything you want to ask... 215 00:18:14,101 --> 00:18:18,636 There is actually. Have I any money? 216 00:18:19,106 --> 00:18:21,149 Yes. Some. 217 00:18:21,150 --> 00:18:23,401 That is you will have when you're 21. 218 00:18:23,402 --> 00:18:27,781 - How much? - Quite a bit. 219 00:18:28,073 --> 00:18:29,782 And you're the trustee. 220 00:18:29,783 --> 00:18:34,037 Yes, along with Richard Egerton naturally, the family solicitor. 221 00:18:34,038 --> 00:18:35,861 What happens if I die? 222 00:18:36,624 --> 00:18:40,668 Well, Elvira, what sort of question is that? 223 00:18:40,669 --> 00:18:44,005 Well, only last week that airliner crashed and everyone was killed. 224 00:18:44,006 --> 00:18:46,257 Good heavens, that was just a flash in the... 225 00:18:46,258 --> 00:18:50,376 If I did die, who would inherit my money? 226 00:18:50,721 --> 00:18:53,275 I haven't the least idea. 227 00:18:53,849 --> 00:18:57,268 Would it be worth anyone's while to kill me? 228 00:18:57,269 --> 00:19:00,480 Really, Elvira, this is a most unhealthy conversation. 229 00:19:00,481 --> 00:19:02,982 Who would get my money if I was married? 230 00:19:04,151 --> 00:19:07,435 Well, your husband I suppose but... 231 00:19:07,821 --> 00:19:09,124 Are you sure? 232 00:19:10,074 --> 00:19:13,409 No. Not altogether. 233 00:19:13,410 --> 00:19:16,954 It would depend on the wording of the trust. 234 00:19:17,206 --> 00:19:19,499 But since you're not married, I shouldn't bother 235 00:19:19,500 --> 00:19:22,366 your pretty head with such a thought. 236 00:19:23,587 --> 00:19:26,464 Now, you were asking about your allowance. 237 00:19:26,465 --> 00:19:29,008 I believe you wanted an advance. 238 00:19:29,009 --> 00:19:32,011 Yes. It's just that my friend Bridget and I thought we'd go 239 00:19:32,012 --> 00:19:34,180 and have a look around the shops tomorrow morning. 240 00:19:34,181 --> 00:19:37,016 Fine. Splendid. I'm sure that can be arranged. 241 00:19:46,777 --> 00:19:50,405 Is Lady Sedgwick staying here? 242 00:19:50,406 --> 00:19:53,637 - Are you with the press? - No. 243 00:19:54,034 --> 00:19:57,829 Rest assured the name of Bertram's Hotel will remain unsullied. 244 00:19:57,830 --> 00:19:59,414 She is here then? 245 00:19:59,415 --> 00:20:02,667 Yes, as it happens. Did you want me to...? 246 00:20:02,668 --> 00:20:04,857 No, no, no, no, no. 247 00:20:05,671 --> 00:20:08,172 I only wish to leave a note. 248 00:20:08,173 --> 00:20:10,623 Was just checking it was the right hotel. 249 00:20:11,844 --> 00:20:15,013 I may have left it in the writing room, 250 00:20:15,014 --> 00:20:17,056 but I'm not quite sure. 251 00:20:17,057 --> 00:20:19,726 - We'll go and look for it, my lady. - Thank you, Henry. 252 00:20:19,727 --> 00:20:21,060 You're always so helpful. 253 00:20:21,061 --> 00:20:24,397 My God, where do they dig them up from? 254 00:20:24,398 --> 00:20:27,150 I'll see that Lady Sedgwick gets your note. 255 00:20:27,151 --> 00:20:29,569 And now if there's nothing else... 256 00:20:29,570 --> 00:20:33,009 You wouldn't be trying to get rid of me, would you? 257 00:20:35,534 --> 00:20:38,286 Oh, what is the telephone number here? 1129 isn't it? 258 00:20:38,287 --> 00:20:40,527 No. 3925. 259 00:20:40,914 --> 00:20:43,791 - That's Regent? - No. Mayfair. 260 00:20:43,792 --> 00:20:45,585 Hmm, odd. 261 00:20:45,586 --> 00:20:51,086 I could've sworn it was Regent 1129. Arrivederci. 262 00:20:52,509 --> 00:20:54,677 Hardly the Bertram's sort. 263 00:20:54,678 --> 00:20:59,057 - Chap looked vaguely familiar. - Oh? 264 00:20:59,683 --> 00:21:01,267 I know. 265 00:21:01,268 --> 00:21:04,312 Isn't he that racing driver Johnny smashed himself up 266 00:21:04,313 --> 00:21:08,608 a couple of years ago? Fellow with the unpronounceable name. 267 00:21:08,609 --> 00:21:10,902 Ladislaus Malinowski. 268 00:21:26,210 --> 00:21:29,170 If you'll excuse me I'll go up now. I'll see you at dinner? 269 00:21:29,171 --> 00:21:30,671 Yes, of course, my dear. 270 00:21:30,672 --> 00:21:32,840 I had thought of getting tickets for a show 271 00:21:32,841 --> 00:21:35,176 but I thought you'd be tired after your journey. 272 00:21:35,177 --> 00:21:38,554 I'd rather watch television. I'm dying to see ITV. 273 00:21:38,555 --> 00:21:39,972 I hear it's ghastly. 274 00:21:43,685 --> 00:21:46,938 - For you, Colonel. - Thank you, Henry. 275 00:21:46,939 --> 00:21:50,108 There is a television room here, is there? 276 00:21:50,109 --> 00:21:55,609 Yes, sir. The Americans like it. But it's tucked well away. 277 00:22:17,719 --> 00:22:19,887 Hello. This is room 43. 278 00:22:19,888 --> 00:22:23,849 Could you get me Regent 1129? 279 00:22:31,358 --> 00:22:34,693 Hello, Ladislaus, it's me. 280 00:22:35,320 --> 00:22:37,509 Yes! You were wonderful. 281 00:22:39,449 --> 00:22:41,743 When can we meet? 282 00:22:43,036 --> 00:22:45,079 Oh no, sooner than that. Please. 283 00:22:45,080 --> 00:22:47,216 I'm dying to see you. 284 00:22:49,001 --> 00:22:51,711 Derek, at last. You got my note then? 285 00:22:51,712 --> 00:22:54,839 DEREK: I'd no idea you were here, Bess, or I'd never have brought her. 286 00:22:54,840 --> 00:22:57,915 - Where is she now? - Watching television. 287 00:23:03,015 --> 00:23:05,224 - How long are you here for? - Only overnight. 288 00:23:05,225 --> 00:23:07,518 I'm taking her to Mildred's tomorrow afternoon. 289 00:23:07,519 --> 00:23:08,895 Thank God for that. 290 00:23:08,896 --> 00:23:11,464 I'd really no idea, Bess. I'd hate you to think that... 291 00:23:11,465 --> 00:23:13,416 You were trying to stage a sentimental reunion? 292 00:23:13,417 --> 00:23:15,026 I wouldn't put it past you. 293 00:23:15,027 --> 00:23:17,862 I should hope if I was, I'd come straight out with it. 294 00:23:17,863 --> 00:23:21,991 - Not that it wouldn't be a good idea. - No, Derek! 295 00:23:21,992 --> 00:23:24,619 Hang it, Bess, you are her mother. 296 00:23:24,620 --> 00:23:26,954 She's done very well without me all these years. 297 00:23:26,955 --> 00:23:28,706 I think she feels it though. 298 00:23:28,707 --> 00:23:30,010 Do you think I don't? 299 00:23:30,375 --> 00:23:32,616 Think it was easy giving her up? 300 00:23:35,047 --> 00:23:37,506 Thanks for the photographs. 301 00:23:37,507 --> 00:23:41,761 She looks just as I hoped she would. 302 00:23:41,762 --> 00:23:44,222 What harm could there be in your meeting now? 303 00:23:44,223 --> 00:23:46,432 Same there always was. She needs protecting. 304 00:23:46,433 --> 00:23:49,352 - From what? - From me, you idiot! 305 00:23:49,353 --> 00:23:51,395 I know you were always a bit headstrong. 306 00:23:51,396 --> 00:23:54,565 For God's sake! I'm not safe to be with. I never have been. 307 00:23:54,566 --> 00:23:58,069 Yes, but now that you're getting on a bit. 308 00:23:58,070 --> 00:24:00,488 Not that you look a day older, of course, 309 00:24:00,489 --> 00:24:02,657 but you'll want to settle down... 310 00:24:02,658 --> 00:24:07,328 Settle down to what? Knitting by the hearth? No thank you! 311 00:24:07,329 --> 00:24:10,706 When I go, I shall go with a bloody great bang! 312 00:24:36,191 --> 00:24:38,640 It's okay. Coast is clear. 313 00:25:21,111 --> 00:25:23,571 Next month Alan Brewster and his team 314 00:25:23,572 --> 00:25:27,700 will be attempting to climb Le Diable, Devil Mountain, 315 00:25:27,701 --> 00:25:29,285 by the south face. 316 00:25:29,286 --> 00:25:32,330 There has only been one successful attempt in the past. 317 00:25:32,331 --> 00:25:37,668 That was in 1938, when Sir David Squire led a team up the north face. 318 00:25:37,669 --> 00:25:42,757 The team included one woman. The young Bess Sedgwick. 319 00:25:42,758 --> 00:25:46,635 Oh, what a coincidence. 320 00:25:46,636 --> 00:25:49,055 She's staying here you know. 321 00:25:49,056 --> 00:25:51,057 Here? At Bertram's? 322 00:25:51,058 --> 00:25:52,516 Yes. 323 00:25:52,934 --> 00:25:54,185 Are you sure? 324 00:25:54,186 --> 00:25:56,187 We saw her at tea, didn't we, Jane? 325 00:25:56,188 --> 00:25:58,689 Yes. Yes, indeed. 326 00:25:58,690 --> 00:26:01,609 Extraordinary creature. 327 00:26:01,610 --> 00:26:03,778 I knew her as a girl. 328 00:26:03,779 --> 00:26:06,123 Quite a handful. 329 00:26:06,531 --> 00:26:09,742 Race horses, power boats, 330 00:26:09,743 --> 00:26:11,827 motor rallies. 331 00:26:11,828 --> 00:26:15,664 Everything a woman isn't supposed to do. 332 00:26:15,665 --> 00:26:17,875 Good luck to her I say! 333 00:26:17,876 --> 00:26:21,712 Devil Mountain is the one of the most treacherous peaks in the Alps. 334 00:26:21,713 --> 00:26:25,413 More than a dozen climbers have lost their lives attempting it. 335 00:26:27,511 --> 00:26:31,680 - Yes, the heating has been adjusted. - Mm. About time too. 336 00:26:31,681 --> 00:26:33,765 - Good night, Sir Humphrey. - Good night. 337 00:26:37,396 --> 00:26:41,096 - Could I have my key please? - Just one minute, Miss Blake. 338 00:26:47,322 --> 00:26:50,501 - It is for room 43? - Yes. 339 00:26:54,579 --> 00:26:58,499 Oh, how silly of me. It was in my bag all the time. 340 00:26:58,500 --> 00:27:00,115 Good night. 341 00:27:00,794 --> 00:27:03,754 Oh hello, Uncle Derek. I was just looking for you. 342 00:27:03,755 --> 00:27:07,883 - Fed up with watching television? - I thought I'd go up now. 343 00:27:07,884 --> 00:27:11,595 Good. Fine. Well, I'll say good night then. 344 00:27:11,596 --> 00:27:13,055 Good night. 345 00:27:14,516 --> 00:27:18,477 - And thank you for everything. - Good night, my dear. 346 00:27:18,478 --> 00:27:20,146 Sleep well. 347 00:27:55,891 --> 00:27:58,767 Come in. 348 00:27:58,768 --> 00:28:01,113 Come in. 349 00:28:05,108 --> 00:28:06,879 Hello. 350 00:28:08,361 --> 00:28:09,872 I'm Elvira. 351 00:28:10,572 --> 00:28:12,740 So he couldn't resist it. 352 00:28:12,741 --> 00:28:18,110 Uncle Derek didn't tell me. I found out myself. 353 00:28:29,341 --> 00:28:31,300 What do you want? 354 00:28:31,301 --> 00:28:33,334 To meet you. 355 00:28:34,137 --> 00:28:35,908 So now you've met me. 356 00:28:36,890 --> 00:28:40,278 - Is that all you can say? - What else is there to say? 357 00:28:40,393 --> 00:28:43,437 It's no use pretending we're anything but strangers. 358 00:28:43,438 --> 00:28:45,981 You were two years old the last time I clapped eyes on you. 359 00:28:45,982 --> 00:28:47,942 Why didn't you take me with you when you left? 360 00:28:47,943 --> 00:28:49,610 Didn't want to be lumbered with a baby. 361 00:28:49,611 --> 00:28:51,779 Knew your father would see you were taken care of. 362 00:28:51,780 --> 00:28:53,239 And when he died? 363 00:28:53,615 --> 00:28:55,866 You haven't gone without anything have you? 364 00:28:55,867 --> 00:28:57,535 Not materially. 365 00:28:58,745 --> 00:29:03,290 I couldn't give you anything else. I'm not the maternal type. 366 00:29:03,291 --> 00:29:06,001 I'm sorry, but there it is. 367 00:29:06,002 --> 00:29:08,754 Couldn't we just meet each other from time to time? 368 00:29:08,755 --> 00:29:10,266 There'd be no point. 369 00:29:12,425 --> 00:29:15,886 All these years I've put you on a pedestal. 370 00:29:15,887 --> 00:29:20,182 I saw you as a bold, romantic person 371 00:29:20,183 --> 00:29:22,946 who loved me deep down. 372 00:29:23,478 --> 00:29:26,241 Well, now you know different. 373 00:29:27,732 --> 00:29:29,138 Yes. 374 00:29:32,320 --> 00:29:34,040 Elvira! 375 00:29:34,447 --> 00:29:37,940 You're much better off without me, honestly. 376 00:30:08,898 --> 00:30:11,922 Come in. 377 00:30:23,121 --> 00:30:25,789 - Good morning, Madam. - Oh, good morning. 378 00:30:25,790 --> 00:30:29,126 - I trust you slept well. - Oh, very well. Yes indeed. 379 00:30:29,127 --> 00:30:32,630 As well as one can at my age. It's a very comfortable bed. 380 00:30:32,631 --> 00:30:36,133 - Yes, that's what all our guests say. - Oh, yes. 381 00:30:36,134 --> 00:30:37,593 Oh, thank you. 382 00:30:37,594 --> 00:30:40,512 Now, is everything to your liking, Madam? 383 00:30:40,513 --> 00:30:44,099 Oh, it looks delicious. All piping hot. 384 00:30:44,100 --> 00:30:46,685 The eggs properly poached. 385 00:30:46,686 --> 00:30:50,022 Really it seems too good to be true. 386 00:30:50,023 --> 00:30:52,316 - Good morning, sir. - Good morning. 387 00:30:52,317 --> 00:30:54,318 This table, right here. 388 00:31:11,211 --> 00:31:13,587 - Not hungry? - Not awfully. 389 00:31:13,588 --> 00:31:16,799 Well, you'll have to make up for it at lunchtime. 390 00:31:16,800 --> 00:31:20,552 I'll drop you off, you and your friend can do your shopping and then 391 00:31:20,553 --> 00:31:24,598 we'll meet up at Pruniers, before we go down to Cousin Mildred's. 392 00:31:24,599 --> 00:31:26,527 Fine. 393 00:31:30,105 --> 00:31:32,554 Nothing the matter is there? 394 00:31:33,692 --> 00:31:37,757 - I saw her last night. - Oh? Who? 395 00:31:37,946 --> 00:31:39,874 You know. 396 00:31:40,323 --> 00:31:45,823 Ah. Did you, uh, make yourself known to her? 397 00:31:46,705 --> 00:31:48,215 Yes. 398 00:31:49,374 --> 00:31:51,249 But it was no good. 399 00:31:55,255 --> 00:31:57,443 Good morning. 400 00:31:58,174 --> 00:32:01,718 I'll see you down here in about half an hour then. 401 00:32:04,013 --> 00:32:06,890 Good afternoon, Miss Marple. I mean good morning. 402 00:32:06,891 --> 00:32:08,183 Oh, off shopping? 403 00:32:08,184 --> 00:32:09,727 I shall be presently. 404 00:32:09,728 --> 00:32:12,438 - I'm bound for the Athenaeum myself. - Oh. 405 00:32:12,439 --> 00:32:15,315 Oh, no, that's tomorrow. Well, where am I going today? 406 00:32:15,316 --> 00:32:17,484 - Oh yes, I know, the British Museum. - Oh? 407 00:32:17,485 --> 00:32:20,320 That's it. I think. 408 00:32:20,321 --> 00:32:22,250 Dear! 409 00:32:24,242 --> 00:32:27,286 What! I... I nearly forgot. 410 00:32:27,287 --> 00:32:29,371 Thank you, Canon. Have a pleasant day. 411 00:32:29,372 --> 00:32:30,873 Thank you. 412 00:32:30,874 --> 00:32:33,375 Ah, good morning, Reverend. 413 00:32:33,376 --> 00:32:35,356 Here we are. 414 00:32:37,213 --> 00:32:38,881 DOOR God bless. 415 00:32:39,382 --> 00:32:41,206 Mind yourself now. 416 00:33:08,953 --> 00:33:11,454 - Good morning. - Good morning. 417 00:33:30,725 --> 00:33:34,843 My God! Mickey Gorman! 418 00:33:40,235 --> 00:33:42,528 It can't be. 419 00:33:42,529 --> 00:33:45,155 I recognized you when you arrived yesterday. 420 00:33:45,156 --> 00:33:47,407 It's more than I did you. 421 00:33:47,408 --> 00:33:50,379 People seldom notice the man behind the uniform. 422 00:33:50,995 --> 00:33:52,955 Well, well, little Bessie. 423 00:33:52,956 --> 00:33:55,457 BESS: Oh, don't use that revolting name. 424 00:33:55,792 --> 00:33:58,502 You didn't think it so revolting then. 425 00:33:58,503 --> 00:34:01,129 What have you been up to all these years? 426 00:34:01,130 --> 00:34:03,423 - This and that. - I bet! 427 00:34:03,424 --> 00:34:05,092 I know all about your doings. 428 00:34:05,093 --> 00:34:09,158 MICKEY: Aren't my fish and chips wrapped in them more often than not? 429 00:34:09,389 --> 00:34:11,640 It's been a long time. 430 00:34:11,641 --> 00:34:13,725 It certainly has. 431 00:34:13,726 --> 00:34:15,811 A lovely slip of a girl you were. 432 00:34:15,812 --> 00:34:18,355 I've worn a damn sight better than you. 433 00:34:18,356 --> 00:34:19,857 Still hitting the bottle I suppose? 434 00:34:19,858 --> 00:34:23,026 It's easy to wear well when you're in the money. 435 00:34:23,027 --> 00:34:24,987 Money wouldn't have done you any good. 436 00:34:24,988 --> 00:34:27,124 You'd have gone to the dogs completely. 437 00:34:27,824 --> 00:34:30,158 How on earth did you get taken on at this place? 438 00:34:30,159 --> 00:34:32,557 'Twas the medals clinched it. 439 00:34:33,121 --> 00:34:34,371 I'm sure. 440 00:34:34,372 --> 00:34:36,123 Genuine too, in case you're wondering. 441 00:34:36,124 --> 00:34:37,332 I wasn't. 442 00:34:37,333 --> 00:34:39,918 You never lacked courage. The Army must've suited you. 443 00:34:39,919 --> 00:34:43,828 Army's all right in war time, but no good in peace. 444 00:34:44,966 --> 00:34:48,250 - I've thought of writing to you. - What for? 445 00:34:49,220 --> 00:34:51,669 I've not forgotten Ballygowlan. 446 00:34:52,724 --> 00:34:54,547 What's that supposed to mean? 447 00:34:54,726 --> 00:34:57,144 Just reminding you. 448 00:34:57,145 --> 00:35:00,856 If you mean what I think you do, then listen, chum. 449 00:35:00,857 --> 00:35:05,443 You start raking all that up and I'll shoot you for the rat you are. 450 00:35:06,487 --> 00:35:08,051 Ooh. 451 00:35:08,656 --> 00:35:10,782 I do believe you would too. 452 00:35:10,783 --> 00:35:12,554 Oh, I would. 453 00:35:52,617 --> 00:35:54,117 Where's Mr. Humfries? 454 00:35:54,118 --> 00:35:56,411 In his office, Lady Sedgwick. Shall I... 455 00:35:59,716 --> 00:36:01,675 - I want a word with you. - Please sit... 456 00:36:01,676 --> 00:36:03,451 Who engaged that man Michael Gorman? 457 00:36:03,452 --> 00:36:04,770 I did. Parfitt left. 458 00:36:04,771 --> 00:36:07,422 He was in a car accident. We had to replace him quickly. 459 00:36:07,423 --> 00:36:09,925 Gorman seemed all right. Ex-Army. Good references. 460 00:36:09,926 --> 00:36:12,052 - Medals. - Meddles in more ways than one. 461 00:36:12,053 --> 00:36:14,930 - If you insist we'll give him notice. - Forget it. Bit late for that. 462 00:36:14,931 --> 00:36:17,349 - What exactly...? - I said forget it! The harm's done. 463 00:36:17,350 --> 00:36:21,311 Good God, look at the time. I'm supposed to be in Kensington. 464 00:36:30,196 --> 00:36:31,738 Taxi, Madam? 465 00:36:31,739 --> 00:36:35,200 Well, no. As a matter of fact, I think I'm going by bus. 466 00:36:35,201 --> 00:36:38,203 Oh, no, Madam. You don't want to go on buses at your time of life. 467 00:36:38,204 --> 00:36:41,164 All that jolting and jerking could do you a damage. 468 00:36:41,165 --> 00:36:45,043 I'll whistle up a taxi and you shall travel like a queen. 469 00:36:45,044 --> 00:36:49,047 Oh, but I... Oh, very well. 470 00:36:51,801 --> 00:36:56,179 Where to, Madam? The Army and Navy Stores, please. 471 00:36:58,766 --> 00:37:01,529 Derry and Toms, and quick. 472 00:37:07,692 --> 00:37:10,715 There's the aristocracy for you. 473 00:37:12,155 --> 00:37:15,073 - Here we are, Madam. - Thank you. 474 00:37:15,742 --> 00:37:17,982 Mind the step now. 475 00:37:18,911 --> 00:37:21,412 - Army and Navy Stores. - You got it. 476 00:37:22,081 --> 00:37:26,043 Oh, on second thoughts, driver, 477 00:37:26,044 --> 00:37:29,953 I'd like to go to Derry and Toms, please. Thank you. 478 00:37:31,382 --> 00:37:34,009 Ever thought of shinning down from the roof gardens? 479 00:37:34,010 --> 00:37:35,594 All the time! 480 00:37:35,595 --> 00:37:39,931 - Perhaps we should try it sometime. - Aren't we living dangerously enough? 481 00:37:39,932 --> 00:37:41,641 Why were you so late? 482 00:37:41,642 --> 00:37:43,987 Something came up at Bertram's. 483 00:37:44,687 --> 00:37:47,339 Which reminds me, what the hell were you doing there yesterday? 484 00:37:47,340 --> 00:37:49,749 - LADISLAUS: Checking you'd arrived. - BESS: Bloody fool. 485 00:37:49,750 --> 00:37:52,152 You know damn well you're not supposed to be seen there. 486 00:37:52,153 --> 00:37:54,738 Why not? Everyone knows we're friends. 487 00:37:54,739 --> 00:37:58,450 - You had another reason.- 488 00:37:58,451 --> 00:38:00,535 What a nasty, suspicious mind you have. 489 00:38:00,536 --> 00:38:03,413 I know you, Lousy. Probably some wretched woman. 490 00:38:03,414 --> 00:38:05,582 Now why should you think that? 491 00:38:05,583 --> 00:38:08,346 With you, there's always a woman. 492 00:38:08,628 --> 00:38:11,838 I'd know better than to do it on the hallowed steps of Bertram's. 493 00:38:11,839 --> 00:38:14,967 Would you? I wonder. Might give you a kick. 494 00:38:15,927 --> 00:38:18,167 How well you know me, Bess. 495 00:38:18,179 --> 00:38:19,471 Steer clear in future 496 00:38:19,472 --> 00:38:22,766 Okay, okay. I've got the message. 497 00:38:22,767 --> 00:38:24,695 And now can we talk about tomorrow? 498 00:38:29,524 --> 00:38:30,941 So, everything's set? 499 00:38:30,942 --> 00:38:32,050 Yes. 500 00:38:32,051 --> 00:38:33,777 You've checked the weather forecast? 501 00:38:33,778 --> 00:38:35,497 LADISLAUS: Of course 502 00:38:42,829 --> 00:38:45,747 BRIDGET: But how on earth will you manage, Elvira? 503 00:38:45,748 --> 00:38:49,042 It'll be utterly drears for you. Stuck down there. 504 00:38:49,043 --> 00:38:51,670 We managed in Italy didn't we? 505 00:38:51,671 --> 00:38:55,132 Cousin Mildew'll be a cinch after old Macaroni. 506 00:38:59,762 --> 00:39:01,763 I'll pretend to come up to London 507 00:39:01,764 --> 00:39:04,683 for classes and things, the Tate and all that jazz. 508 00:39:04,684 --> 00:39:08,905 - Can I help you, Madam? - We're just looking. Thanks. 509 00:39:31,085 --> 00:39:32,919 Now, about tomorrow... 510 00:39:32,920 --> 00:39:34,713 Oh, yes. 511 00:39:34,714 --> 00:39:37,716 I've got to get away for 24 hours without anyone noticing. 512 00:39:37,717 --> 00:39:39,509 You mean with him? 513 00:39:39,510 --> 00:39:40,886 No such luck. 514 00:39:40,887 --> 00:39:42,137 Where then? 515 00:39:42,138 --> 00:39:45,056 I can't tell you, but I've simply got to. 516 00:39:45,057 --> 00:39:48,268 There's something I have to find out. 517 00:39:48,269 --> 00:39:50,687 I need your help, Biddy. 518 00:39:50,688 --> 00:39:52,147 What sort of help? 519 00:39:52,148 --> 00:39:54,357 I've got it all worked out. 520 00:39:54,358 --> 00:39:56,818 When I get there I'll tell Cousin Mildew 521 00:39:56,819 --> 00:39:58,987 I've a dental appointment in town tomorrow, 522 00:39:58,988 --> 00:40:01,323 and I have to leave first thing. 523 00:40:01,324 --> 00:40:05,577 Then 'round about 11 o'clock you ring her up pretending to be your mother. 524 00:40:05,578 --> 00:40:07,037 Oh, Lord. 525 00:40:07,038 --> 00:40:09,174 Well, you can do your Lady Bracknell. 526 00:40:09,498 --> 00:40:12,209 Tell Cousin Mildew I'll be spending the night with you, 527 00:40:12,210 --> 00:40:14,450 as the dentist wants to see me again. 528 00:40:15,880 --> 00:40:17,860 Please, Biddy. 529 00:40:18,466 --> 00:40:21,092 Is it really desperaggers? 530 00:40:21,093 --> 00:40:22,552 Yes it is. 531 00:40:24,472 --> 00:40:27,807 It's a matter of life and death. 532 00:40:47,119 --> 00:40:50,977 Will you show Monsieur and Madame Cartier to table number two? 533 00:40:53,167 --> 00:40:54,793 French. 534 00:40:54,794 --> 00:40:59,381 I heard them at tea time asking for "le four o'clock." 535 00:40:59,382 --> 00:41:01,153 Oh, really? 536 00:41:01,801 --> 00:41:06,304 Oh, there's Mrs. Dalrymple up from Somerset. 537 00:41:06,305 --> 00:41:10,893 How on earth can she afford to stay here? 538 00:41:12,103 --> 00:41:16,064 Isn't that Admiral Ponsonby? 539 00:41:16,816 --> 00:41:20,610 No. No, it isn't. 540 00:41:20,611 --> 00:41:24,572 You know, or a moment I could have sworn it was. 541 00:41:24,573 --> 00:41:27,617 Well, they say that everyone has a doppelganger. 542 00:41:27,618 --> 00:41:30,067 Extraordinary. 543 00:41:37,628 --> 00:41:43,128 Tell me, Selina. Did Bess Sedgwick have any children by Lord Coniston? 544 00:41:43,509 --> 00:41:47,470 Now that you mention it, there was a baby. 545 00:41:47,722 --> 00:41:49,681 He had custody. 546 00:41:49,682 --> 00:41:51,725 - A daughter? - Yes. 547 00:41:51,726 --> 00:41:54,957 She must be quite grown up by now. 548 00:41:55,396 --> 00:41:59,514 Ah. Well, that explains it. 549 00:41:59,775 --> 00:42:01,651 Explains what? 550 00:42:01,652 --> 00:42:03,945 Almost everything. 551 00:42:06,699 --> 00:42:08,470 Goodbye, Ma. 552 00:42:10,202 --> 00:42:12,078 See you later. 553 00:42:55,748 --> 00:43:00,647 Good morning, may I speak to Mrs. Melford, Please? 554 00:43:01,754 --> 00:43:05,173 Oh, hello. This is Monica Sotheby. 555 00:43:05,174 --> 00:43:09,552 My daughter, Bridget, is a friend of Elvira's. 556 00:43:09,929 --> 00:43:14,599 Yes, they are. Very good friends. 557 00:43:14,600 --> 00:43:18,520 Actually, I'm phoning on Elvira's behalf. 558 00:43:18,521 --> 00:43:22,221 Would it be all right if she spent the night with us? 559 00:43:22,608 --> 00:43:25,944 - There. - Oh, my dear. 560 00:43:25,945 --> 00:43:28,530 Well, after a long search. 561 00:43:28,531 --> 00:43:31,616 You know, it's almost impossible now to find ones that aren't covered 562 00:43:31,617 --> 00:43:34,994 in baby lambs or radishes 563 00:43:34,995 --> 00:43:38,383 or Nelson on his column. 564 00:43:38,624 --> 00:43:42,293 Oh, and I also treated myself to a handkerchief sachet. 565 00:43:44,213 --> 00:43:46,756 Oh, how pretty. 566 00:43:46,757 --> 00:43:48,466 My old one had fallen to bits. 567 00:43:48,467 --> 00:43:50,510 I'd had it ever since I was a girl, you know. 568 00:43:50,511 --> 00:43:55,432 Oh, the things I used to hide in my handkerchief sachet. 569 00:43:55,433 --> 00:43:59,978 Photographs, love letters, diaries. 570 00:43:59,979 --> 00:44:04,774 Oh, yes. I once kept a Valentine card in mine. 571 00:44:04,775 --> 00:44:06,317 For years. 572 00:44:06,318 --> 00:44:10,488 Given to me by a young man called, uh, Lionel Mattingley. 573 00:44:10,489 --> 00:44:13,366 Romance, Jane? What happened? 574 00:44:13,367 --> 00:44:17,245 Oh, nothing. Mother nipped it in the bud. 575 00:44:17,246 --> 00:44:19,205 You mean you never saw him again? 576 00:44:19,206 --> 00:44:22,459 Oh, indeed, yes, I came across him years later, 577 00:44:22,460 --> 00:44:25,336 but of course Mother was absolutely right. 578 00:44:25,337 --> 00:44:28,568 A young gal needs a mother's watchful eye. 579 00:44:51,530 --> 00:44:53,510 Thank you so much. 580 00:44:54,658 --> 00:44:57,524 - Thank you. Bye, bye. - Goodbye. 581 00:44:59,580 --> 00:45:01,372 Off to Lucerne now, Canon? 582 00:45:01,373 --> 00:45:05,835 Yes. At least no. I shall be spending the afternoon at the Athenaeum. 583 00:45:05,836 --> 00:45:08,505 I shall be going straight to the air terminal from there. 584 00:45:08,506 --> 00:45:10,840 - Well enjoy the conference. - Thank you. 585 00:45:10,841 --> 00:45:14,135 I'll be back tomorrow night. Or first thing the following morning. 586 00:45:14,136 --> 00:45:16,137 - Depending on flights. - Don't worry. 587 00:45:16,138 --> 00:45:19,390 We'll keep the room for you. The next booking is Saturday. 588 00:45:19,391 --> 00:45:21,684 Oh, and I've left most of my things. Just taking this. 589 00:45:21,685 --> 00:45:24,187 ...Excuse me while I answer that. 590 00:45:24,188 --> 00:45:25,751 Yes. 591 00:45:27,775 --> 00:45:29,494 Goodbye. 592 00:45:50,631 --> 00:45:52,820 Pennyfather! 593 00:45:53,384 --> 00:45:54,884 Hello there. 594 00:45:54,885 --> 00:45:57,303 Doctor Whittaker! How are you? 595 00:45:57,304 --> 00:45:59,973 I haven't seen you since that lecture 596 00:45:59,974 --> 00:46:02,725 on the Dead Sea Scrolls. 597 00:46:02,726 --> 00:46:05,228 Surprised to find you're not at the Lucerne Congress. 598 00:46:05,229 --> 00:46:07,564 Oh, I am. Or rather I shall be. 599 00:46:07,565 --> 00:46:10,275 I'm off to catch my plane now. Afraid I can't stop. 600 00:46:10,276 --> 00:46:13,069 But surely, what date is the congress? 601 00:46:13,070 --> 00:46:14,946 Tomorrow. The 19th. 602 00:46:14,947 --> 00:46:16,906 I'll let you know if anything crops up. 603 00:46:16,907 --> 00:46:18,418 But, my dear chap... 604 00:46:19,577 --> 00:46:22,954 Well, see you at dinner, Jane. 605 00:46:22,955 --> 00:46:25,206 Oh, yes, indeed. 606 00:46:25,207 --> 00:46:28,960 Oh, there's Dolly Leadbetter. 607 00:46:30,254 --> 00:46:32,234 Dolly! 608 00:46:40,264 --> 00:46:43,349 Oh. Oh, allow me. 609 00:46:43,350 --> 00:46:46,519 Oh, thank you. Thank you so much. 610 00:46:46,520 --> 00:46:48,438 Oh, that is a handsome pattern. 611 00:46:48,439 --> 00:46:50,231 - Oh, do you think so? - Yeah. 612 00:46:50,232 --> 00:46:54,068 Oh, I am glad. I wasn't quite sure. 613 00:46:54,069 --> 00:46:58,239 It's for my nephew. He's treating me to a fortnight here. 614 00:46:58,240 --> 00:47:00,742 - Oh, very nice. - Yes. 615 00:47:00,743 --> 00:47:03,911 He originally thought of Bournemouth, but I stayed at Bertram's 616 00:47:03,912 --> 00:47:07,165 with an aunt as a child and I've never forgotten it. 617 00:47:07,166 --> 00:47:10,585 - Has it changed much? - No. 618 00:47:10,586 --> 00:47:13,087 That's the queer thing. 619 00:47:13,088 --> 00:47:17,550 At first, it seemed wonderful, stepping back into the past, 620 00:47:17,551 --> 00:47:20,970 but, but it should've changed, shouldn't it? 621 00:47:20,971 --> 00:47:22,430 Just like St. Mary Mead. 622 00:47:22,431 --> 00:47:25,183 I mean, one might not like the new school buildings 623 00:47:25,184 --> 00:47:27,810 but it's a sign of the times. 624 00:47:27,811 --> 00:47:30,355 And the essence of life is going forward. 625 00:47:30,356 --> 00:47:31,648 Oh, quite. 626 00:47:31,649 --> 00:47:34,192 Even though it appears to be backward. 627 00:47:34,193 --> 00:47:38,311 Yes, Bertram's seems to me... 628 00:47:38,656 --> 00:47:40,907 I don't know... 629 00:47:40,908 --> 00:47:43,910 Why do I keep thinking the same thing? 630 00:47:43,911 --> 00:47:45,630 What thing? 631 00:47:45,871 --> 00:47:49,467 That it's almost too good to be true. 632 00:47:49,875 --> 00:47:51,417 Is that why you're here? 633 00:47:51,418 --> 00:47:52,669 I beg your pardon? 634 00:47:52,670 --> 00:47:54,910 Well, you are a policeman, aren't you? 635 00:47:55,297 --> 00:47:58,132 - Oh. Oh, I'm so sorry.- 636 00:47:58,133 --> 00:48:01,521 - Was it meant to be a secret? - Well... 637 00:48:14,316 --> 00:48:15,692 Good evening, sir. 638 00:48:15,693 --> 00:48:17,944 I'm checking in for the flight to Lucerne. 639 00:48:17,945 --> 00:48:19,987 Your ticket please, sir, and your passport. 640 00:48:19,988 --> 00:48:21,656 Oh, yes. 641 00:48:31,500 --> 00:48:37,000 - Thank you, sir. - Oh. How did that get there? 642 00:48:42,886 --> 00:48:45,638 I'm sorry, sir, this seems to be the wrong ticket. 643 00:48:45,639 --> 00:48:49,434 Oh, no, no, no. That's it, uh, Flight 200 and something or other. 644 00:48:49,435 --> 00:48:52,520 - Oh, where are my glasses? - It's the date, sir. 645 00:48:52,521 --> 00:48:56,399 This ticket is dated the 18th Today is the 19th. 646 00:48:56,400 --> 00:48:59,214 Oh, but that's impossible. 647 00:48:59,361 --> 00:49:03,156 That would mean my plane went yesterday. 648 00:49:03,157 --> 00:49:08,657 - Yes, sir. - And the conference took place today? 649 00:49:09,997 --> 00:49:11,768 Thank you. 650 00:49:16,170 --> 00:49:20,757 - Bertram's? - Yes, Sir Ronald. Just a hunch. 651 00:49:20,758 --> 00:49:23,051 Your bloody hunches. 652 00:49:23,427 --> 00:49:26,471 It was the Carmolly Street robbery and all the confusion 653 00:49:26,472 --> 00:49:30,349 with Justice Ludgrove and him staying at Bertram's. 654 00:49:30,350 --> 00:49:34,145 - You surely d... water? - Oh, please, Sir Ronald. 655 00:49:34,146 --> 00:49:36,981 You surely don't think old Dicky Ludgrove's 656 00:49:36,982 --> 00:49:40,067 running a crime syndicate between sittings? 657 00:49:40,068 --> 00:49:45,568 No, no. It's just something nagging at the back of my mind. 658 00:49:46,074 --> 00:49:49,660 Which is why you've been hogging muffins at Bertram's? Cheers. 659 00:49:49,661 --> 00:49:53,080 Can't explain it. Nice respectable hotel. 660 00:49:53,081 --> 00:49:57,543 Impeccable clientele. It's just, well, 661 00:49:57,544 --> 00:50:03,018 almost too good to be true, to coin a phrase. 662 00:50:49,346 --> 00:50:53,391 - Can I help you, sir? - Oh, a table for one, please. 663 00:50:53,392 --> 00:50:55,434 You can choose any one you like. 664 00:50:55,435 --> 00:50:57,395 Oh, thank you. 665 00:50:57,396 --> 00:50:59,856 Um, I'll have that one. 666 00:50:59,857 --> 00:51:03,025 By the heater. It's chilly out. 667 00:51:03,026 --> 00:51:05,862 - A very good night for a curry. - Mm. 668 00:51:05,863 --> 00:51:09,448 And I've, uh, just had rather a shock too. 669 00:51:09,449 --> 00:51:13,567 Oh dear, I am sorry to hear that. 670 00:51:14,413 --> 00:51:16,341 Perhaps you would like a drink? 671 00:51:20,752 --> 00:51:24,192 - Right, Bert. I'm going off now. - Good night. 672 00:52:14,514 --> 00:52:17,954 Ah, there you are. 673 00:52:56,264 --> 00:52:59,433 Thank the Lord I kept my room on, that's all I can say. 674 00:52:59,434 --> 00:53:01,143 Indeed, sir. 675 00:53:01,144 --> 00:53:04,563 Looking for accommodation in London is no joke. 676 00:53:04,564 --> 00:53:06,075 No. 677 00:53:06,608 --> 00:53:10,361 And it must have been a terrible disappointment to you. 678 00:53:10,362 --> 00:53:13,155 To miss so great a conference. 679 00:53:13,156 --> 00:53:15,971 Entirely my own fault. I... 680 00:53:16,827 --> 00:53:19,870 I tend to get confused these days. 681 00:53:19,871 --> 00:53:22,206 It is the pace of life. 682 00:53:22,207 --> 00:53:26,252 Mm. I rather feared it was senile decay. 683 00:53:26,253 --> 00:53:27,659 Oh, no, sir. 684 00:53:28,296 --> 00:53:32,675 Since I came to London, I also am sorely confused. 685 00:54:47,125 --> 00:54:48,531 What the... 686 00:54:51,456 --> 00:54:54,456 SubRip: HighCode