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(birds chirping)

(engine revving)

(dramatic music)

- [Biker 1] Come on, keep up!

- [Biker 2] Come on, let's go.

(engine revving)

(dramatic music)

- [Announcer] The riders now hit Burwood Ridge

in the final assent before the long drop down into Burwood

Mantle itself, every sinew screaming after the gruelling

challenges of the Devils Back...

Oh there goes Greg Eddon, he's done it again.

Furious attack from Eddon, but Mitch McCordell

staying with him this time.

Mitch McCordell got caught out last week in Bristol,

but not this time.

A furious attack from Greg Eddon, absolutely text book,

timed to perfection.

We weren't sure whether it would happen twice in a row,

but the young rebel rider from team DJM has not let us down.

This young lad will have to be careful

or he'll end up a rebel without a team, same as Bristol.

Same Paranee attack.

That sudden surge of speed--

- How they doing?

- Greg's in the lead.

I can't believe he's done it again.

Mitch is second, Aiden third.

- [Announcer] Once again, it looks like Greg Eddon

has ignored team orders and is going for the out right win,

this will not make team DJM owner, Des McCordell,

a happy man.

Young pretender, Greg Eddon, justifying the orange jersey

in the lead.

Mitch McCordell in second place, with older brother,

Aiden McCordell in third.

So it's a one, two, and three for team DJM.

We are now seeing the faithful crowds of Burwood Mantle,

have they got a treat heading their way.

This should be an explosive finish to what's been

a fantastic--

(whistle blows) And there's the yellow flag,

which heralds the immanent arrival of the riders.

And here they are, Greg Eddon still leading,

Mitch McCordell second.

Clear daylight now between the leading pair

and the rest of the pack.

The final stage, three short laps of the town,

the crowd seeing the riders more frequently.

- [Mary] Come on, Mitch!

Come on! - Go on, Mitch!

- You can do it!

- Wrestling on the other side,

do we have to watch this rubbish?

- Don't encourage him, love.

- Go on, Mitch!

- Come on, Mitch. - We've seen some great

finishes here, and I don't think we're gonna

be disappointed today.

Greg Eddon's decision to go for the win is going

to strike at the very heart of team DJM.

Des McCordell, a very proud team owner, always keen

to promote that sense of DJM being one big happy family,

they weren't after Bristol.

I suspect they won't be after today.

Desperately close now, has Eddon got the strength

to hold off this final attack from McCordell,

has McCordell got enough fuel in the tank to snatch

back that lead?

McCordell just rocking and rolling a bit, rocking

and rolling, trying to get the power through those bars..

And they almost touch and they miss.

McCordell has just lost his rhythm, drama all the way.

The final 20 metres and Greg Eddon crosses the line

a second to seconds to win for this precocious young talent.

A fantastic win for Eddon and bitterly disappointing

for McCordell we knew it had all the makings of an all time

classic after the drama of Lincoln.

Ravonsdale, not even a podium place today.

A lot of work still to do.

Mitch McCordell will be gutted, he'll feel like

he's let himself down, but trust me he could not have

done more today.

He simply could not match Greg Eddon for pace,

for technique, and for outright class.

(everyone clapping and cheering)

- Well done, Greg, you know the drill.

Warm down first, then you can celebrate

with an energy drink.

You did well.

- No I didn't.

- There's still the final stage.

- I can't catch him, he's too far ahead.

- Mitch?

- [Greg] Yeah come on, let's take picture, come on.

Number one. - Number one.

(chuckling)

- Well done, well done.

- Well done, Greg.

- Thanks, Des.

- Hey.

- Your boy done good, huh?

- Bike done good, boy just pedalled. (chuckling)

(suspenseful music)

- Hey, it's not over yet.

- Come on let's go.

(suspenseful music)

(thudding)

(dramatic music)

(playful suspenseful music)

(crowd cheering)

- [Barnaby] 26 o'clock, works every time.

- There's no sign of Charlie or Kam.

Clearly not very fit, those two.

- Da-da,

da-da.

- John?

- Mm-hmm.

- What did you just say?

- Bad dog, bad dog.

He was eyeing the Battenburg.

- [Sarah] I hope you're not encouraging your daughter

to say da-da, rather than ma-ma.

(phone ringing)

- As if I would.

What is it?

- Not good news.

I'm afraid you're needed, sir.

- [Voice On Speaker] Timed trials must be registered

by 15:30, and all riders--

- Victim is professional cyclist, Greg Eddon, 23.

Found by one of his team members.

He was in the middle of his warm down after the race.

- Professional cyclist, are we talking Bradley Wiggins here?

- Not quite, it's run by the Cycling

and Road Race Association, CARRA.

It's a few rungs down the cycling ladder,

but still elite performers.

He belonged to team DJM, owned by and named after local

businessman, Des McCordell.

- CCTV?

- Not here, but I've requested mobile phone footage

from anyone in the area at the time.

- We'll need to speak to everyone involved in the event.

And tell me, how did Greg Eddon do in the race?

- He won it.

(sirens)

- What have we got, Kam?

- Trauma to the side of the head.

Would suggest he was catapulted off his roller at speed

against the locker.

He fell somewhat awkwardly by the looks of it.

- Enough to kill him?

- Not sure, there are no obvious other signs or marks

to suggest the cause of death.

- Could it be natural causes?

- Unlikely, the spokes are buckled, as if an object

was inserted into them.

Probably one of these.

Shoved into the spokes, throwing him off his bike.

Not sure what happened after that, I'll know more

when I get back to the lab.

- We've gathered Greg Eddon's personal belongings

from his locker, mobile phone, wallet, etc.

- Check bank records as well.

Who were the other two?

- Uh, Des McCordell's sons, Mitch in the middle

and Aiden his older brother.

Mitch is team number one, or at least he was.

Greg looked set to topple Mitch from the top spot.

- Rivals as well as team mates.

- [Nelson] And there's one more stage to go.

Plan is for that to start here in a couple of days time.

- Plans, Nelson, have a habit of changing.

Let's talk to the race organisers.

- Please, everyone.

Detective Chief Inspector Barnaby would like to have a word.

- Thank you.

I can now confirm that Greg Eddon died immediately

after the race.

And that we're treating his death as suspicious.

- What you think someone killed him?

- Yes.

And while we're investigating no one is to leave the area.

- What about the final stage?

- You can continue your preparations, but this is a murder

investigation and that comes first, if I have to pull

the race I will.

- The entire race is under threat?

- Yes.

- I understand this matter is a huge concern

for Des and his team, but does it have to affect

the rest of us?

- We didn't bring this on ourselves, Reece.

Someone has clearly targeted us.

- [Barnaby] And could target someone else.

So yes, I'm afraid every team is at risk.

We will now need to speak to each of you individually.

Mr. Lamerat.

- And we will do everything we can to help,

in the light of this tragic event, thank you.

- Inspector, Councillor Appleton, and I've been involved

in organising the race.

Obviously today's been terrible for everyone,

but there's meant to be a market fare happening,

people have worked tirelessly for months in preparation.

Can it continue?

- At the moment I see no reason why not.

Tell me, how many years has the race been run?

- This is the fifth.

- And have you been involved in its organisation

from the start?

- I have.

- Then I'll need access to your files and records.

- Of course, I'll do whatever I can to help.

(suspenseful music)

- What are you doing?

- Nothing, I'm erm, checking some legal documents.

- Nelson, you talk to the McCordell brothers,

I'll have a word with their father.

Mr. McCordell.

What can you tell me about Greg Eddon?

- He was a great kid, he was ambitious, hardworking,

ready to go to the next level.

- Do you know any reason anyone might wanna kill him?

- Of course not.

- What about rivalries?

- It's a competitive sport, there's always

gonna be rivalry.

- And I gather Greg was on track to win the race outright.

- Yeah, dead cert, took us all by surprise, him pushing

Mitch in at second.

- What are the riders competing for?

- The winner gets a chance to join the elite racers

who compete internationally.

- So your son, Mitch in particular,

has benefited from Greg's demise.

- That, as I'm sure you will agree,

is not what's important right now.

- D.S. Nelson, I need to ask a few questions.

- Now?

They're exhausted and they just lost a teammate,

we all have.

- Which, is exactly why I need to talk to them.

And then you'll all need to make individual statements

to our officers.

- It's fine, Kim.

Obviously we're all a bit shook up.

- I need to know exactly what was happening at the time

of the murder, who was around, what the routine is.

And which one of you found the body?

- I did.

- Your role being?

- I'm the mechanic, I look after the bikes.

And Kim looks after their bodies.

- Team masseuse, I oversee build up

and recovery between stages.

- So when a race is finished?

- The riders warm down.

- And I ask them about their bikes.

I saw Greg straight after the race, he said he was fine

and he went to his warm down.

I went to check on him.

- How long was that gap?

- 10 minutes maybe, not long.

- Who could have gone in there in that time?

- Could of been anyone.

After a race the place is swarming, it's chaos.

- Okay.

What about relationships, did Greg have a girlfriend?

- No, Greg was single.

- And were you all close to Greg?

- Well we were all on the same team,

but it all gets a bit intense.

- Greg was a bit of a loner, it's a shame really.

- I'll take that as a no then, shall I?

And in terms of the other teams,

who are your chief competitors?

- Reece Dexter and Ravonsdale.

They're the ones pushing us closest.

- How are relations with them?

- They'd crawl over our backs to win, they're ruthless.

- Mr. Dexter, team DJM are your main rivals, aren't they?

- I prefer the word competitor.

- Yeah, we understand what's at stake for the individual

who wins the race, but how important is it for the team

or for you as an owner?

- It's hugely important in terms

of attracting sponsorship deals.

If your rider moves up to the next level,

fresh opportunities open up for the team as well.

- What was Greg Eddon like?

- Honestly?

- Preferably.

- What they call a precocious talent.

In other words a cocky upstart and skirt chaser

who pretty much wound everyone up, including his own team.

- In what way?

- He's too good for starters, that was never the plan.

He's a domestiques, an understudy following team orders,

letting Mitch draught in his slip stream and then letting

Mitch go on to win.

Not racing for himself.

- But as you said, if he won it would be great

for Des and for his team as a whole.

- (scoffs) Team DJM is named after Des for a reason,

it's all about the McCordell's.

Des is a failed cyclist, he never made the grade,

and he will do anything to make sure that his boys do.

You wanna know who benefits from Greg Eddon's death?

It's Mitch and Aiden McCordell.

Neither were gonna win the race before, now both can.

- With Greg Eddon out of the race can your riders win too?

- My boys are quite a ways behind.

- One of them is suddenly up into a podium position though,

isn't he?

- Hypothetically, yes.

- Mr. Dexter, could your riders now win the race?

- Yes.

- Are you okay?

- Not really, no.

I've got to get me and Ade back on track, I think

I've blown it with him.

And Des, the only reason I'm not sacked now is because

he needs me to prep the bikes.

- You and Aiden, me and Mitch,

we used to have it so sorted.

What happened?

- Greg came along.

- You know you can tell me anything if you need to.

(suspenseful music)

Amber?

- Nothing to tell.

- Let's speak to the other team owners and I want

to tackle the race organiser, Damien Lamerat.

How were team DJM?

- Cagey about Greg Eddon.

He was clearly the outsider and there was definite tension

around mention of relationships.

- Ah, a hint of scandal perhaps.

It wouldn't be a surprise training and competing together,

living in each others pockets.

- Ah, Inspector.

- [Barnaby] Mr. Lamerat, Ms. Stockerton

do you work for CARRA as well?

- Oh no, no.

- No, Joanna and I err, we live together.

- I'm just a fan, cyclings in my veins.

- [Barnaby] I see.

Over the years has there been a history of trouble

between any of the teams, DJM and Ravonsdale for example?

- A bit of finger pointing, mainly from Reece.

- About what?

- Anything he can moan about.

- And what about the locals, have they always embraced it

or has there been opposition?

- Everyone loves it, bar one.

- The one being?

- Gerry Bleacher, reckons it endangers the animals habitats

he's opposed the race since the beginning.

(suspenseful music)

- Hi. - Hi.

- These look lovely.

May I? - Please.

- They're carved by my own fair hand or not so fair

as the case may be.

- Well they say suffering is the key to all great art.

- Well, if it's worth doing, it's worth doing well I guess.

Hello.

- Can I take this one? - Of course.

- Lovely event isn't it?

- I'm not a cycling fan myself.

This race comes at a price.

It's a threat to the habitat of all the animals in the area.

Here.

- Well I'm sorry to hear that, but I'm sure everyone

will be careful.

- I wish that were true.

This race is dangerous, people die.

(dramatic music)

(car rumbling)

- Right, come on you two, we're home.

We'll get unpacked, settled, it will be okay.

- Dad, what are we gonna do?

- We keep on going, that's what.

We keep on.

- Even given what's happened to Greg?

- Especially given what's happened to Greg.

You are gonna win it for Greg.

- Nevermind them.

Treatment room for you, buster.

(birds chirping)

- [Aiden] Dad's not exactly called a period

of mourning has he?

Or asked us how we feel.

Just so long as your boyfriend Mitch is okay,

Sorry.

- Really, don't apologise.

I wish Mitch wasn't quite so under your dad's thumb.

At least you have some freedom.

You can do whatever you want.

- Are you trying to get rid of me?

- No, then I'd be even more isolated.

- You're lucky you don't have to put up with any of

this family nonsense.

- Oh I don't know,

you're lucky you've got family.

You should try and hang in there with your dad, if you can.

- I'm not sure I can take it much more to be honest.

(crowd chattering)

- The fair seems to be thriving.

I mean the news of what's happened has spread,

it doesn't seem to stop people coming.

- Oh good, I hope not.

- Don't worry, everything's gonna be okay.

- Do you think so?

- [Jez] Oh I know so, I mean all thanks to you.

I mean where would this place be without you, eh?

- Thanks.

(screaming)

(flies buzzing)

(dramatic music)

- [Barnaby] Not a broken bone, nothing?

- [Kam] Clean as a whistle, I did however find flecks

of paint on a wrench that was found near the body.

I'm running tests on them now.

- So how did Greg die?

- He was poisoned.

Clostridium botulinum, a powerful neuro toxin

he was injected with massive dosage,

resulting in respiratory failure.

- Injected where?

- This is the clever bit, with an extremely fine needle

deep into the armpit.

Difficult to locate, but I found it.

- Hm, of course you did.

- Presumably done to make it look like the victim died

of natural causes.

- Yup.

- Would he have died instantly?

- With this dosage, yes.

Lower doses consumed orally, for example, would just cause

fatigue and weakness.

- So if you wanted to target a team as a whole,

could it be used to effect the cyclists performances?

- Definitely.

- As a precautionary measure we need to test

every cyclist then.

I'll speak to Damien Lamerat.

- What have you done with the package?

- I've chucked it, what was I meant to do?

- Give it to the police obviously, it's evidence.

A cyclists been killed and now someone's threatening you.

- I really don't need the hassle at the moment,

not with everything going on.

It's probably just some crank not happy about the race.

- The note mentioned something you've done.

What did they mean?

- I don't know.

(foot steps receding)

(door slamming)

(suspenseful music)

- Not at all, Inspector, leave it with me.

- Everything okay?

- Greg Eddon was poisoned.

We were about to do a random drug test with some of

the cyclists and,

the police would like us to extend it to all of them.

(suspenseful music)

- Is that a problem?

- Let's hope not.

- [Joanna] Are we okay with the tests?

- Of course we are.

You can call me many things, but cheat isn't one of them.

- Mitch okay?

- Believe me, I'm more determined than ever for him to win.

- That's not what I asked.

- He's a McCordell, he'll be fine.

- Better be.

- Don't worry Jo, Mitch knows the race is more important

than anything or anyone.

(phone ringing)

Yeah.

(blender whirring)

- Everything okay?

- Yeah, yeah.

- Come on, what is it?

- It's nothing, it's just your dad I guess,

giving me the cold shoulder.

He's never going to accept me, us.

- Don't worry about him, he's just obsessed with the race.

More than ever after what happened to Greg.

We all are, I'm sorry.

Once this is over it'll be different.

- Will it?

Win or lose I don't care.

As long as we're together.

- Hey, enough of that, we're wanted for testing.

- Really?

- Everyone apparently, but ours is not to reason why,

so come on, sooner we're done the sooner we get back.

(suspenseful music)

(chopping)

- We've checked Greg Eddon's bank statements,

he was being paid regular and increasing amounts of money.

- Are they traceable?

- Cash deposits.

- Bribery, blackmail?

- Possibly, I'll look into it.

I've also done some digging on Gerry Bleacher.

It seems he was at the forefront of a number

of environmental protests in the area.

Numerous warnings for antisocial and threatening behaviour,

disturbing the peace, affray, once at the McCordells.

Sir,

what is it?

- Greg Eddon's phone details, a list of text messages

he received including, "I'm going to get you for this."

- From?

- Aiden McCordell.

Mr. McCordell.

DCI Barnaby.

- How can I help?

- My colleague, D.S. Nelson told me how upset

you and your brother are about Greg Eddon.

- Of course.

We were teammates.

- Must of been tough at times though, seeing each other

day in, day out.

The pressure cooker of competition.

- It's what we do.

- Ever had any falling's out with Greg?

Specifically in the last couple of weeks?

- No, why would I?

- Well that's what I was wondering,

having seen the text messages you sent him.

- It was just erm, friendly banter, you know

it happens all the time.

Boy talk...

- About anyone in particular?

- [Des] Like the lad said, Inspector,

they're nothing to write home about.

Greg and Aiden fought like cat and dog in training,

all cyclists do.

I'm sure that's what the texts were about,

isn't that right, Aiden?

- Yeah.

Yeah, I guess.

- Really, "I'm going to get you for this"

why would you say that?

- Greg was always cutting Ade up in training,

happens all the time, doesn't it, Mitch?

- Sure.

- Greg was a terrier like that.

It was no big deal, honestly.

Now if you'll excuse us we've been summoned

for a drugs test.

- Don't let me stop you.

Oh although erm, one other thing,

separate to his salary Greg Eddon was receiving

cash deposits on a regular basis from an unknown source,

any idea who or what that might be?

- Sorry, nothing to do with me.

Right, in the car you two!

(suspenseful music)

- Nice carvings.

- Glad you like em.

Which one you after?

- Actually I wanted to ask a few questions.

Are you Gerry Bleacher?

- I might be, who's asking?

- Sergeant Nelson, Causton CID.

- Oh yeah, what have I done now?

- You tell me.

- I suppose people have been pointing their finger

for a change..

You really don't want to be listening

to local tittle tattle.

- I wouldn't.

Can we go inside?

- Do we have to? - It's up to you

but I wouldn't have thought a police interview

on your doorstep would be great for business.

- Is it true what they're saying?

That someone got killed?

- A cyclist from the local team.

Greg Eddon.

Did you know him?

- I don't know any of the bike lot,

don't go near em.

- But you had run-ins with the McCordells in the past.

You were thrown off their property.

- Protest is proof of powerlessness.

- But why protest in the first place?

- Because I'm an environmental activist and

the McCordell's activities are damaging the environment.

- Does that include this race, even though it's a road race?

- It's watched by thousands.

People come from miles around.

The fields get turned into car parks, people go where

they shouldn't, they litter, they trash the place.

- So where were you when the race was happening?

- In the pub.

- The Six Bells?

- Yeah.

- [Nelson] And what about afterwards?

- I went to get some materials for my carvings

I've got a store in the woods.

- Can anyone vouch for you?

Did anyone see you?

- Doubt it.

(suspenseful music)

- [Mary] Yes, Gerry was here, carping on.

His usual eco-warrior spiel.

- Each to there own.

- Well don't you go backing him up.

He's bad for business, cluttering up the bar

and moaning on.

I can't stand his carvings either.

- Well I like them.

Gerry's a mate.

- When exactly did he leave?

- Just before the end of the race.

- Did he say where he was going?

- No.

- Claims he was collecting some wood for his carvings.

- So he says.

(suspenseful music)

- With the police asking questions, it goes without saying,

that we must present a united front.

- At the moment, united fronts are the least of my worries.

It's all I can do to get our team out.

Whatever happened to our heightened security?

- What's up?

- Nothing I'm fine.

- Try telling your face that.

- Just back off, okay.

- Drew a blank on the cash deposits.

They were all made by Greg Eddon himself.

Okay.

What about Gerry Bleacher?

Having left the pub before the end of the race,

could he have gone to the cycling camp?

- It's possible, I'm trying to find him amongst

this mobile phone footage now.

Although he claims he was collecting some wood

for his animal carvings.

- [Barnaby] Why would he target Greg Eddon specifically?

- Sir, what did Aiden McCordell have to say about the texts?

- Brushed them off as the result of a training ground spat.

The McCordells definitely know how to close ranks, why?

- I think this suggests something more

than training ground tension.

- Ah so that's what Gregg Eddon and Amber Layard were up to.

Ms. Layard?

DCI Barnaby.

You look busy.

- No rest for the wicked.

- How long have you been going out with Aiden McCordell?

- About a year.

- [Nelson] And Greg Eddon?

How well did you know him?

- Well enough, he was a team member, we're all pretty close.

- Ah right.

So you'd know why your boyfriend sent Greg Eddon

some angry texts then.

About you.

- It's news to me.

Maybe you should ask Aiden.

- I have, he was evasive as well.

- Ah well, I can't help you then.

- Shame, because we also have footage of you

with Greg Eddon just after the race,

before he entered his tent.

- Look.

We had a fling that's all.

Aiden found out and he went mad.

But we're trying to work it out.

It was over between me and Greg.

- Didn't look like it from the footage we have.

- The end of the race was just in the heat of the moment.

- And does Aiden know about that?

- No.

And I don't want him to.

- And who knows about your fling, apart from Aiden?

- The McCordells.

Des and Mitch.

- Do you think we should uh, pull out of the race?

- No, why would we do that?

- How about out of respect for a fellow team member

that was murdered?

- And since when did you have respect for Greg?

It's not how it was a week ago was it, no?

I seem to remember you couldn't stand the sight

of the guy then.

- So how about it's because I'm worried about Mitch.

- Don't be.

You're not my keeper.

- Let's just get through the next couple of days.

- Why shouldn't he race?

He's Mitch McCordell, he races, he wins.

- Yeah, and what'll he wear?

Greg's orange jersey?

- Ade.

- Right, look I know it's been a hard day for all of us,

but we have faced death before.

When your mother died I vowed that I would do what ever

it took to make you champions--

- No, when Mum died you took us off

to time trials in Norway.

Didn't he, Mitch?

Didn't he?

Say something for Christ's sake!

For once in your life just stand up for yourself.

(sighing)

- Don't worry.

(sentimental music)

(dog barking)

- Hey, Aiden...

sorry about Greg.

You alright?

What's your dad gonna do?

- Why ask me, I'd be the last to know.

- If he had any sense he'd develop your potential.

Focus on you more.

Look, my team are ageing.

We could use some fresh blood.

Come join us at Ravonsdale.

You'd be my Number One rider.

Think about it.

(pensive music)

(door opening)

(suspenseful music)

(thudding)

(dramatic music)

- [Barnaby] Ouch.

Where did this come from?

Bikes already?

What's with the trivia?

- Oh pub quiz tomorrow night, we're going with

Charlie and Kam, remember?

- Ah... Nelson throwing down the gauntlet again.

Any opportunity to spar with Kam.

- Tell Charlie to go easy on Kam.

Doesn't he remember what you were like

when he first started?

- I don't know what you mean.

I was charm personified.

- In a grumpy and unwelcoming kind of way.

How's Kam doing anyway?

- And how would I know that?

- By asking her.

In a compassionate and understanding managerial

kind of a way.

- A what?

- Ma-ma,

ma-ma,

ma-ma,

ma-ma--

- Sarah,

what did you just say?

- I was singing.

- Singing?

I hope you weren't encouraging your daughter

to say ma-ma, rather than da-da.

- Would I?

- Yes you would.

Where did this come from?

- Oh it's from a stall near the market fare,

lovely carvings strange man.

- Strange?

- Well he was nice enough until I mentioned the race,

and then he got all a bit doom and gloom.

He said the race was dangerous and that people

had died because of it.

- Interesting. (phone ringing)

Yeah. - Ma-ma,

ma-ma,

yeah.

- Good morning, sir.

Mr. Lamerat is still unconscious in hospital.

He received a blow to the back of the head

but he should be okay.

They've screened his blood, no sign of poison.

- Okay, we'll interview him when he wakes up.

- You asked me to check on any events taking place

that could be targeted.

There's a plaque being unveiled later today.

CARRA are commemorating Burwood Mantle's

contribution to cycling.

- Ah, a gathering of the great and the good.

I Think perhaps we should be there for that don't you?

- So sorry to hear about Damien, how is he?

- Still sedated.

I'm just on my way to the hospital now.

- Do you think in the light of what's happened it would

be better to cancel the plaque unveiling leave

it for another time?

- I don't see why.

Damien would want it to go ahead.

I can always stand in for him.

- Are you sure?

- Absolutely.

The town deserves its award and so do you.

(foot steps receding)

(police radio chatter)

- Okay, so the question is: did he disturb a burglary

or was someone deliberately trying to kill him?

Anyone seen entering the office at the time?

- No, everyone had gone home for the day.

- Right then, Kam, what have you got for us?

- [Barnaby] Nelson, where are your manners?

Good morning, Kam.

- Morning, sir.

What have you got for us?

- Hit with an object from behind, probably wooden.

We found splinters with traces of blood on them.

I can confirm if it's the victims when I get back

to the lab.

- Blood samples from the cyclists.

Get a team together to re-run the tests,

we need to make sure no one is at risk.

- Understood, there's something else.

You might want to talk to team Ravonsdale.

I got the results back from the paint particles

found on the wrench at the scene of Greg Eddons death,

an exact match with the team colours of Ravonsdale.

- You speak to them, Nelson.

I'll check on Mr. Lamerat.

- Have you seen Aiden?

- Earlier at the house.

Why what's wrong?

- I just didn't see him last night

and he's ignoring my calls.

- He's a bit stressed at the moment, but then they all are,

you know what they're like.

Des can't be doing with me at the best of times,

but at the moment.

- Ah tell me about it, he's barely speaking to me.

- You must be mad getting involved with the McCordells.

He'll come round, give it time.

- I think it's gonna take a bit more than that.

- Hey.

Listen, about yesterday--

- Yeah, there's no point in going over it again.

- Agreed.

It was a tough day for all of us, very stressful.

So what do you say we just draw a line under it,

forget all about it?

- Then what?

- How do you mean?

With the race?

Well we carry on.

Assuming the race goes ahead, we stick to the plan

and head for the home straight.

- I mean after.

After the race is finished.

How are you gonna replace Greg?

- I haven't even thought about that yet.

Let's just cross that bridge when we come to it.

- What if I'm already at that bridge?

You might not have thought about it, but I have.

Are you gonna bring someone else in or focus more on me?

- Like I say, it's too early.

- Why do you give up on me, Dad?

- I don't know what you're talking about.

- I was hoping to see you last night.

- Yeah, I needed some time to figure stuff out.

- And did you?

- Yup.

I saw you at the end of the race with Greg.

I saw you kiss him.

- Ade, please, it was just in the heat of the moment.

- And what that makes it okay?

You said your fling was a one-off.

- I was confused.

We can work this out.

- Do you know what, I'm sick of you all.

I'm sick of being lied to.

Things are gonna change.

(dramatic music)

- So you have no idea who attacked you?

- Honestly I didn't see a thing.

- Is there anyone you've fallen out with recently?

Or anything in your office that someone might want to steal?

- Not that I can think of.

I mean, I can check if you want.

See if anythings gone missing.

- I don't think you're about to go anywhere at the moment.

- [Barnaby] When you're discharged will be fine.

It's a bit of a coincidence that your office was broken into

before my team could collect the samples.

Did anyone know why we'd expanded the testing?

- I think all the teams realised it was something

to do with Greg Eddon's death.

It was unusual for everyone to be tested.

- Did you tell anyone about our arrangement?

- I hadn't told anyone specifically, but someone could

have seen them brought over.

- Well do let me know if anything has gone missing.

- I will.

I need you to do something for me.

- I really don't understand what this has got to do with me.

- Mr. Dexter, a wrench found at Greg Eddon's murder scene

came from your team.

- So.

Clearly either someone stole it or is trying to point

the finger of suspicion in my direction.

If I was gonna kill someone I would do the exact same thing.

- Would you?

The thought has crossed your mind then has it?

- Figuratively speaking.

- And if you're right, figuratively speaking,

who might do that?

- You tell me, you're the cop.

- Previously you indicated suspicion of Des McCordell

and his team.

- For me, look no further.

Him and Lamerat are in cahoots.

Thick as thieves those two, I'm telling ya.

- Did you know Mr. Lamerat had been attacked last night?

- Yeah, news travels.

- Any idea who might want to do that?

- Take your pick.

Lamerat's a slippery customer who has his favourites.

Which at the very least is divisive.

Wouldn't surprise me if he's put someone's nose

out of joint.

- Mr. Dexter, if it's all right with you,

I'd like to search your office?

- Have you got a warrant?

- I can get one.

- Well then you better, because no it's not

all right with me.

- What are you doing?

- The final stage will be my last for DJM,

then I'm off.

- You can't leave.

- Watch me.

- What's happening?

Ade?

- I'm out.

I'm leaving.

- Nah, you don't mean it.

- Even now you can't take me seriously can you?

- You're going to be on your own from now on, bro.

But then I guess with Dad you always were,

on your own out front.

- We need to stick together.

- Who asked you?

Just keep out of it.

- Ade-- - No, I don't want to hear it.

- Why are you doing this to me?

To us?

I have done everything for you.

- Everything but have faith in me.

- I've treated you both as equals always.

- Come on, Dad, now you're having a laugh.

You've always favoured him and you know it.

- I'm not listening to this.

- What's up, Dad?

Feeling rejected, hurts doesn't it?

- Why are you doing this to him?

- Who are you to judge?

I know your secret.

And you know something else, even knowing that,

I'll still win.

I'll beat you into second place, you see how that feels.

(dramatic music)

(door slamming)

- [Barnaby] How was Reece Dexter?

- [Nelson] Resistant, he wouldn't let us do a search

without a warrant.

- Let's get one then.

And not just for him.

Let's search the whole cycling camp.

Do a bit of digging into all the teams backgrounds,

their funding and their finances.

- Sir, we've retaken the blood tests, no further signs

of poisoning, so far.

- That's something.

- We've also found some fibres on a drawer

that was ransacked.

It comes from a synthetic fibre, a polyester-polyurethane

copolymer containing elastane.

Spandex, they're probably cycling gloves

and they have traces of DNA on them.

I'll see if I can find a match on the database.

- [Barnaby] Good work, keep us informed.

(phone ringing)

(dramatic music)

- [Damien] Yes.

- I have burned everything that was there.

How do I know if it's all of it?

- [Damien] Check and check again.

(people chattering among themselves)

- This is an outrage.

- Not really.

We're searching every teams premises,

but in addition to that, we have evidence linking yours

to the murder of Greg Eddon.

- Guess what?

It's a contract, Aiden McCordell signed for Ravonsdale.

- Big day for you today, isn't it?

The grand unveiling of a commemorative plaque.

Oh, you must be beside yourself...

- It's not for me it's for the race and the town

as a whole.

- Oh, is that right?

- What are you doing here, Gerry?

Why come if you disapprove of me so much?

- I'm not here for you, it's a pub

and Jez is a mate.

- Well I don't like it.

Have you been snooping around?

- Snooping around where?

What's that supposed to mean?

- Everything all right?

- I juust don't trust him, that's all.

(sighing)

- Would you stop winding her up?

(chuckling)

What's wrong with you and Gerry?

- About this plaque.

Joanna's insisting we go ahead, but I'm not so sure.

- Why ever not?

- Something about it.

- It'll be fine.

Oh come on it's got to be you that does the unveiling.

The town wouldn't have it any other way.

And nor would I.

Just stop being paranoid about Gerry.

(suspenseful music)

(chain clattering)

(gasping)

(thudding)

- [Barnaby] Kam?

- Trauma to forehead.

Not clear at the moment what from.

Irregular pattern on the lacerations edge

suggests a bicycle chain.

But the depth is fairly superficial,

that wouldn't be enough to kill someone,

to daze yes but not to kill.

- So what was the cause of death?

- It's tricky, same as last time.

No obvious puncture marks, haemorrhages or fractures.

Whoever did this isn't making it easy for us.

- I gather you found the body,

again!

- I'd come to prep the kit.

I wasn't even expecting him to be there.

- When was the last time you saw him?

- This morning.

- Did he tell you that he was defecting to another team?

Ravonsdale.

What about your relationship, had you spoken to him

since Greg Eddon's death?

- Briefly.

I wanted it to work, I really did.

- And what did Aiden want?

Ms. Layard, what did Aiden want?

- He told me he was leaving me.

But I didn't kill him, if that's what you're thinking.

- Well that's very helpful, thank you.

Sir, I've heard news back on the various teams sponsorship

and endorsement deals.

All DJM's deals revolve around, guess who?

- Mitch McCordell.

- He's the poster boy.

The one the sponsors want.

- So DJM needs Mitch to win.

- Well it gets better.

Des is stretched financially.

He managed to secure a sponsor but he really needs this win.

- Who backed him?

- Joanna Stockerton.

Local girl made good.

Made millions out of an app she created at uni.

- Damien Lamerat's girlfriend funds DJM?

That sounds like a conflict of interest.

No wonder Reece Dexter isn't happy.

You speak to her.

I'll talk to the McCordell's.

I'm very sorry for your loss.

I have to ask, did you know about Aiden's decision

to leave the team?

- Yes, he told me this morning.

- And did you know he'd signed for Ravonsdale?

- No, I didn't.

- What was your response to being told he wanted to leave?

- I was adamant that he wouldn't go.

I told him that he couldn't leave.

- How did he take that?

- Badly.

- We were all shocked.

- Was there an argument?

And how did you feel about him leaving the team?

- He was my brother.

We learned to ride bikes together when we were four.

I don't know what I'll do without him.

- Just find out who did this.

(pensive music)

- Are you okay?

- I'm trying to be.

I have to do this for Dad.

- No offence, but forget your dad.

You have to do what's right for you and no one else.

- I want to win.

Move to the next level.

- If that's what you want.

- And I want you to be one of the family,

not just part of the team.

Maybe we should get married and start a family or something.

- If that was a proposal of marriage, Mitch McCordell,

it's not the most romantic, but

I'll take it.

- Just one more day.

(birds cawing)

(door bell dinging)

- How is Mr. Lamerat?

- Hospital say he's going to be fine and can hopefully

come home tomorrow.

Terrible news about Aiden.

- How long have you known the McCordells?

You grew up in Burwood Mantle, didn't you?

- That's right.

I've known them all since childhood.

Family friends.

They used to chase me on their bikes.

- How did you end up funding the team?

I gather you design apps?

- Just the one really.

I got lucky.

A simple programme that allows kids to design

their own web pages.

It was free but the advertising was err,

anyway I did very well.

- And then Des approached you?

- That's right, as soon as I left uni after

the app took off.

I came home.

- And why did you come back?

- Return to what I knew I guess.

And suddenly I was able to indulge my passion

for cycling, I started to follow the circuit.

That's when I met Damien.

- Does your relationship with Mr. Lamerat cause any issues?

- No, why would it?

- Accusations of favouritism, for example.

At the very least you must get the inside track

on race politics.

- Like I said, I'm just a fan.

- So you keep saying.

- Seriously, anything you need.

- What did he want?

- Commiserating about Aiden.

How's Mitch?

- He's...

proposed.

- That's brilliant news, Kim!

- You've got jobs to do, I suggest you do them

or you'll be going the way she is.

- You can't talk to her like that.

- I will talk to her anyway I like.

- Well, Mitch has proposed.

So Kim's your future daughter-in-law.

(dramatic music)

- Joanna Stockerton?

- Known the McCordells since they were kids,

insists she's just a keen follower.

- Who bankrolls the team and goes out

with the race organiser.

- I know.

I'm not sure she's quite as innocent

as she'd like us to think.

- Anything on the DNA found on the glove samples?

- Not yet, we're still trying to find a match,

but as for Aiden McCordell,

his lungs were pumped.

- Pumped?

- The murderer lashed him with a bicycle chain

and then took one of these...

A high pressure air compressor.

It was inserted in through his mouth and then--

- We get the picture, Kam.

- Why go to such lengths?

I mean if you just wanted to kill someone,

there are more straightforward ways of doing it.

- Maybe someone's trying to throw us off the scent.

Suggesting they're from the world of cycling

when perhaps they're not.

- [Barnaby] Maybe.

There's a progression though too,

Gregg Eddon's murder was made to look like natural causes.

Hoping we wouldn't notice otherwise.

- Whereas Aiden McCordell's death was clearly staged.

- Fully aware we'd find out.

- Indicating what, exactly?

- That Aiden McCordell's death wasn't part

of the original plan.

Something changed.

- [Des] Her of all people, she's a nobody!

- Don't talk about her like that!

- I really thought that you had more sense,

better taste.

The Kim's of this world are ten a penny.

- Enough!

- I just want what's best for you,

and she is not it.

All I've ever wanted is for my boys to be something

in life and in racing.

So

just think again.

Yeah,

for me?

- No, I won't!

It's never been about me, it's always been about you!

It's always about what you want and what you think!

And look what that did to Ade.

- Damien apologises for not being able to make it.

He's on the mend but was keen that we still take

this opportunity to recognise the amazing contribution,

over five years now, that the race has made to the town

and the people here.

And to do the honours, the women who made it happen,

Councillor Mary Appleton.

(crowd cheering)

- It gives me great pleasure on behalf of the town

to unveil this commemorative plaque.

For the race that we all share.

(cameras flashing)

(everyone gasping)

(cameras flashing)

(dramatic music)

- [Barnaby] Do you have any idea what this is about?

Or why anyone would do this?

- It's probably nothing.

- I can't do this.

If you don't say something I will.

- Say what?

- A fresh cows heart was delivered in a box

to the pub for Mary.

- I'm sure it's just because of all this,

because of the race, it'll just be some crank.

- But why would they call you a murderer?

- And why would they leave a note?

- A note?

Do you still have it?

- No, I'm sorry.

- What did it say?

- It said, I know what you did.

- I have no idea what it means, no idea at all.

- So why didn't you report it?

- I did try to get her to--

- I didn't want any fuss, I just wanted it to go away.

- Kam on her way?

- Yeah.

I can tell you now, it's not blood,

it's paint.

Red paint, um

Gerry Bleacher signs his carvings with red paint.

(crowd chattering)

- [Gerry] Ah, Sergeant.

You come back for a second look and you brought a friend.

I'll cut you a deal on a bulk purchase if you like.

- We're not here about your carvings, Mr. Bleacher.

- Is that a fact?

Shame.

- DCI Barnaby, and we came to speak to you about

an incident connected to the cycling race.

- Don't tell me, more gossip.

- Not exactly, no.

(footsteps approaching)

- Des.

I'm really sorry about Aiden.

- Yeah.

- How's erm,

Mitch taking it?

Is he ready for tomorrow?

His big day.

- Don't ask me.

His heads been turned.

- Who by?

- Kim.

They're getting married.

(inhaling sharply)

(suspenseful music)

- Mr. Bleacher.

You are strongly opposed to the race coming to the area.

- I'm committed to my ideals.

- Yes, we've seen your record.

Nothing if not consistent.

- I know what I believe.

- And exactly how far would you go in pursuit

of those beliefs?

- You asking me if I'd kill?

- Would you?

- I believe in life, Inspector.

In all its forms, that's why I try and protect

the countryside.

I don't have a problem with people, I just wish

they'd be more considerate to other creatures.

But no, I'm not about to kill over it.

- What about Councillor Appleton?

- What about her?

- It seems as though someone is starting

a campaign against her.

Accusing her in public of being a murderer.

- Well if someone accused her in public,

you must know who they are.

- The word murderer was daubed on a plaque

she was unveiling.

- With the same gloss paint you use on your carvings.

- (chuckling) So.

My paint's freely available.

- There's clearly no love lost between you and her,

care to tell us why?

- I'm Jez's mate, not hers.

That's all.

- How long have you known Jez?

- Since before he met Mary.

When he was married.

- Married?

Where is his wife now?

- She was killed five years ago, in an accident

at the first bike race.

- Something you said to one of your customers

that the race was dangerous and someone died because of it.

I thought you were referring to a cyclist,

but you weren't were you?

- Jez's wife, Judith, she was a steward at the race.

They said she made a mistake.

- What sort of mistake?

- She let a load of people down a side road that

had been blocked off for transport vehicles.

Just as, just as one was coming through.

- Killing her?

- And injuring others.

- You just told us, they said she made a mistake,

is there some doubt?

- Judith was a careful, sensible woman.

I mean I find it hard to believe she made such a mistake,

and I know Jez did too.

But the inquest found otherwise.

(door opening)

(locking door)

- Look, please don't be cross about earlier,

I had to say something.

- I know.

- Can I ask you,

do you think it might be anything to do with

the accident that killed Judith?

- No, why?

- Oh, I don't know.

I just wondered.

(sentimental music)

- There was an investigation.

Judith Oliver was found negligent

and Mary gave evidence against her.

Everyone seemed to think it was a tragic mistake.

- Clearly not everyone.

- Do you think these attacks on Mary are linked

to the murders?

- Let's find out.

- You've been so good to me.

I would have never got over losing Judith

if I hadn't met you.

You were there for me in my darkest hour.

- Please don't, Jez.

- I thought that my life was over.

But it wasn't.

- You don't understand.

- About what?

- It's...

someone's found something out from back then.

I'm so sorry.

It is about Judith.

It was the first ever race.

Nobody really knew what we were doing, looking back

we just weren't ready.

I had a plan for which roads could be opened up

if we needed to.

But so many more people came than we were expecting.

We, we had no idea.

- I know all of this, from the investigation.

I, I know you had to open some of the roads,

but not that one.

Judith opened the wrong one.

- No she didn't.

- That road was clearly marked not to be opened.

- I changed it.

I doctored it.

My plan was wrong.

The road should never have opened.

Judith radioed me to query it.

She, she thought it couldn't be right.

I, I was under pressure.

I was panicked.

- What did you say?

- I told her to open it.

I know I shouldn't have, but believe me I've had

to live with that ever since.

- It was me.

Me.

I found your original plan.

- It was you?

You sent me that package?

You set out to terrify me?

How could you do that, why?

- Cause I needed to be sure.

(suspenseful music)

I loved her more than anything

and you took her away from me.

And now finally,

you're gonna have to pay.

- [Mary] Jez, please.

- Sir.

- How could you reach out to me after that?

- Open it.

- After what you did.

(door banging)

- I felt guilty.

(door breaking open)

- Mr. Oliver.

(recording rewinding)

- [Mary] I told her to open it.

I know I shouldn't have, but I,

believe me I've had to live with that ever since.

- It's all on there.

(pensive music)

(police chatter on radio)

- Mary has agreed to give us a statement about the incident

in which your wife lost her life.

- That's all I wanted, to clear Judith's name.

- We won't be needing your recording,

which constitutes entrapment, but you will be facing

a charge of harassment on account of the package

and the plaque.

That was you wasn't it?

- Yes, I did both.

- Did Gerry Bleacher know?

- No.

I acted alone.

I just had to get a confession out of her.

People need to know the truth.

(car engine revving)

(sirens blaring)

(birds cawing)

(suspenseful music)

- All set, champ?

- As I'll ever be.

- I um..

Wanna say I'm sorry.

- It's Kim you should say sorry to.

- I don't mean about yesterday.

I mean about everything.

You were right, it um

has always been about me.

I have tried to live my life through my kids

which I shouldn't have.

I just wanted you to have the shot at success

that I never got.

- And I will.

I just want today to be over with.

- That's just it, I don't want you to anymore.

I don't think you should race.

- I'm Mitch McCordell, remember, I race I win.

- At what cost?

I drove your mother to an early grave.

And I never told my,

eldest that I loved him.

Just look at what racing has cost us.

- Too late, Dad.

- Not necessarily, I can always pull the plug,

close the team down.

I can call Damien and tell him you're not racing.

- Yeah, but you're not gonna do that, are you?

(suspenseful music)

- What's all this?

- Just team stuff.

- That's not just team stuff, it's all about Mitch.

Look at these.

- Don't touch it!

Don't you dare touch any of it.

- Joanna, what's going on, I thought you were over him?

- Over him?

There is nothing to be over.

Mitch made me a promise years ago

and today he is going to deliver on it.

And then you're history.

(suspenseful music)

I don't want you here when I get back.

(suspenseful music)

(phone ringing)

- Morning, Sir.

- Get on to uniform.

I want eyes and ears on the ground today.

We need to think where the killer might strike next,

so far only DJM have been targeted.

- And Mitch might be next.

- Well let's not tempt fate, Nelson.

Although I agree, we need to keep a close watch on him.

Imagine the pressure he's been under,

day in day out for years.

His father is obsessed.

- I don't think he's the only one.

When I was at Joanna Stockerton's there was a large blown-up

photograph on the wall of Mitch.

I thought it seemed a bit strange so I looked into Joanna.

You know she once went out with him

when they were teenagers.

- First love, can be a powerful thing.

And she's a very powerful person.

- The cycling gloves worn by Mr. Lamerat's attacker,

we've identified the DNA from an arrest made three years

ago for affray.

Belongs to Reece Dexter.

- Ready for the race, Mr. Dexter?

- Well, we've done everything we can do.

Now it's down to the cyclists.

- [Nelson] Do you cycle much yourself?

- No I leave that to the pros.

- Strange because um, we have your DNA on fibres

from a set of cycling gloves used at the break in

to Damien Lamerat's office.

Were you disturbed while you were there?

Is that why you hit him?

- Uh, I don't know what you're talking about.

- Mr. Dexter, I'm happy to let all the other teams

start the race and to pull the plug on just yours,

unless you start talking.

- I didn't mean to hurt him.

He came back and I panicked.

(thudding)

- [Nelson] Why were you there?

To trash the blood samples?

- No, no I just knocked them over to make it look

like that was the reason somebody broke in.

And I probably did somebody a favour.

- Meaning?

- Mitch McCordell's times have picked up.

How should I put it, abnormally in recent stages.

- So if it wasn't to trash the samples why were you there?

- To get leverage.

- Theft, Mr. Dexter?

- [Reece] Proof, Inspector.

Damien Lamerat takes back handers from Des McCordell.

I'm just protecting my own interests in case

they ever try to pin anything on me.

- Get uniform to take Mr. Dexter's statement.

And tell Kam to screen Mitch's blood

for performance enhancers.

- Will do.

- It doesn't matter what's happened, don't worry

about your dad, I can buy you a team.

It's just going to be us from on.

- How do you mean, Jo?

- This is the day we've been waiting for all those years.

- Sorry?

- You remember when we were together,

you said I had to let you go if I wanted to help

your dream come true.

That we could be together after that, once you'd made it.

And your dream comes true today.

Because that's what I did.

That's what drove me.

That's why I went away and why I came back, for you.

- What are you doing?

- You love me, Mitch.

- No I don't, I'm with Kim.

- Kim?

Like me and Damien, it's just a convenience.

Once the race is finished you can break up with her.

- I don't want to.

I don't know what you're talking about.

We were never even really going out were we?

We were young, it didn't mean anything.

- How can you say that?

- I'm sorry, I

are you serious?

- Why else would I sponsor the team?

(dramatic music)

(car engine revving)

- Going somewhere Mr. Lamerat?

- So it would seem.

- Perhaps you'll need these.

Details of illegal financial transactions between

you and Des McCordell.

Back handers.

In return for what, fixing a race?

Fixing the deaths of cyclists?

- No, it's nothing like that,

it's just nuts and bolts stuff.

He pays me some cash and DJM gets preferential treatment.

PR favours, better positioning at race venues.

Better accommodation, personal security.

- Personal security, why?

- There was an incident at a race in Ireland

and someone tried to get at Mitch

and Des asked me to keep an extra eye.

- Check it out.

- So why are you leaving?

- I thought she was over him, but she's clearly not.

Everything, the whole thing was about Mitch.

- She's not financing a team at all,

she's only financing Mitch.

(phone ringing)

- Des.

- Sir, I contacted the race organisers in Ireland

about the incident involving DJM.

Someone was arrested.

They've given me a name and a number.

Lawrence Carter.

- Des you can not pull Mitch out of the race.

Not now.

Des, Des are you okay?

- What is it?

- He's at the cycle camp.

I heard what sounded like a scuffle and then

the line went dead.

(suspenseful music)

(gas leaking)

(door locking)

(suspenseful music)

(sirens blaring)

- We need to locate team DJM owner, Des McCordell urgently,

put a trace on his phone and get back up

and paramedics on standby.

Have you got that phone number?

Let's see what Lawrence Carter has got to say for himself.

(gas leaking)

(suspenseful music)

Where's your father, have you seen him?

- No.

- Stay here.

(suspenseful music)

- Sir.

(door cracking open)

- [Nelson] Des.

Come on.

(coughing)

(announcer on speaker)

(people chattering)

- I'm meant to be racing in minutes.

- I'm aware of that.

But someone just tried to kill your father.

He's going to be okay.

But he was attacked because he was about to pull you

from the race.

Who would do that?

- Can we get Mitch to the start line, he has to race.

- I'm afraid he won't be racing today.

Mitch, the last time you raced in Ireland there was

an incident, what was that about?

- Uh, some rival fan tried to get at me.

Kim had security remove him.

- Actually it wasn't a rival fan.

Was it Kim?

It was Lawrence Carter, your husband.

(suspenseful music)

- You're married?

- Of course not.

- I've spoken with Mr. Carter.

- The mans a fantasist, you can't believe

a word he says.

- We checked.

The marriage is certified.

- Kim, what the hell's going on?

- Nothing.

Getting married was a mistake,

he treats me like dirt.

- That's not what he told me, Kim.

He said that when he ended the relationship

because of your possessiveness, you took revenge.

You stole from him and disappeared.

- The mans a liar!

- Carter tracked you down and tried to warn Mitch,

didn't he?

But you threatened him and scared him off,

which would have been the end of it.

If Greg Eddon hadn't witnessed the altercation,

spoken to Carter and started blackmailing you.

He'd uncovered your secret.

But he wanted more and more money.

Money that you didn't have.

- Is this true?

Well not really.

- Tell me, did Lawrence Carter mention that when

he was looking for you he found your family?

- You said you didn't have a family.

- I was abandoned.

- [Barnaby] Originally.

But then you were adopted weren't you?

- At least you've got a family.

- [Mitch] Why did you lie to me?

- Well I know what it's like, Mitch,

to be mistreated by your parents.

Mine didn't want me.

Then my adopted parents lost interest and got rid of me,

they changed.

- What are you talking about.

- They had a baby, everything was different after that,

I was pushed out.

Forgotten, they abandoned me too.

- [Barnaby] And that was your biggest fear, wasn't it?

To be on your own.

Your marriage was a desperate bid to finally belong.

And yet it wasn't Lawrence Carter's rejection

that turned you into a killer,

that happened when you met Mitch.

- I don't understand, have you just been using me

all of this time?

- No!

With you it was different.

I fell in love for real.

I had to protect us.

- [Barnaby] And that's why you got rid of Greg.

- Well he said he'd tell you everything.

I was afraid I'd lose you, I couldn't have that.

- What about Ade?

- Who are you to judge?

I know your secret.

- He knew you were doping

and he'd left the team.

He was a threat.

He'd have ruined you.

I had to be sure.

didn't want to kill him but I did it for us, for you!

- He was my brother.

- But look what he was doing to you.

You can't trust your family but you can trust me.

Don't you see I'm the only one you need.

We still have each other, we'll always have each other!

- No.

- Mitch.

(dramatic music)

Mitch!

(crowd cheering)

(bikes whirring past)

(crowd clapping)

- I should have listened to you.

(police radio chatter)

I'm a cheat.

I've let you down.

- No you haven't let me down.

If anything I've let you down.

You, Aiden, your mother.

I thought winning was the most important thing,

I couldn't of been more wrong.

- Well it's over now.

I'm finished, won't be allowed to race anymore.

- No.

Whatever you wanna do, I will support you.

You know that. - Dad.

- [Des] Please, I wanna make this right if you'll let me.

A fresh start for both of us.

- Fresh start, okay.

(sirens blaring)

- No winners there then.

- No families get it wrong all the time Nelson.

Des undoubtedly cared for his sons but expressed it

in the wrong way.

- Where as Kim Fosse's family didn't care enough.

- Sadly.

Are you cycling home tonight?

- No, no, I think I'll give cycling a rest for awhile.

Are you still on for the pub quiz later?

- Oh of course.

In fact, we should get a move on, we don't want

to keep Sarah and Kam waiting.

- Oh true.

I hope Kam doesn't take it all too seriously.

- Oh I don't know Nelson after all, we're on the same team.

- [Quizmaster] Question seven.

What do you call a young squirrel?

- Kitten. - Kitten.

- [Quizmaster] Question eight, a narrow strip

of land connecting two larger land areas usually

with water on either side, is called?

- Isthmus. - Isthmus.

- [Quizmaster] Question number nine.

Here's one for the football fans.

- Go on, Charlie, I'll let you have this one.

- Okay, hit me.

- [Quizmaster] If it was Sunderland in 1979

and Villa in 1981.

Who was it in 1980?

(playful music)

- Trevor Brooking.

It's the scorers of the winning goals in the FA Cup Final.

1979 Alan Sunderland.

1981 Ricky Villa.

1980 Trevor Brooking.

He scored with his head!

- She's right.

(playful music)

- I see what you mean about their competitiveness,

I'm exhausted.

- I thought Nelson was gonna break the table at one point,

he was clutching it so hard.

(chuckling)

- We won!

Get in!

- Yay! - Yay!

- Where's Kam?

- Oh she had to go.

Her boyfriend back in London rang.

- Oh.

- Da.

Da.

Ma

Dog.

(dog barking)

(laughing)

(playful dramatic music)