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'DCI Jane Tennison, attached to Southampton Row Police Station.'

'We are in the interview room at Southampton Row.'

'Would you please state your full name and date of birth.'

Would you please state your full name and date of birth.

Robert Oswalde.

13th of August,...

..1961.

CONVERSATION IN PAKISTANI

SIRENS

CONVERSATION CONTINUES

It's the police !

Excuse me, please !

We're laying new drains. I think it's covered in polythene.

So, she consented to sex with you ?

She was begging for it, man !

If she was willing, why did you use violence ?

You know how these t'ings happen.

Some of them white t'ing, them like it rough, you know !

Jesus, Frank, what is it with you and red lights ?

Have the Pakis murdered someone ?

Nobody talk to him like that ! We live here, not you !

Are you in charge ?

Then, please, take it away.

No, now ! I pay my poll tax.

It's a suspicious death, sir. Now, please, go with this officer.

I've just got to ask a few questions

How did you know that this girl wanted it "rough" ?

I knew. The way she look.

Well, how did she look ?

She had blonde hair,...

..and she was wearing a red blouse.

And a tight, tight, black skirt, like for you.

So she didn't actually say anything to encourage you ?

But then you did ram her tights down her throat.

It's the doctor's reports and forensic evidence !

How many other women have you attacked ? How long before you kill someone ?

Kernan ! If that is my Simone that's in there...

Nola, I've just arrived. Give me a chance.

We won't be issuing any statements tonight.

You should all just go home !

You never tried to find my daughter! If she's in that garden...

If it's my Simone, you can't stop us from going in !

Cordon it off properly. If it is Simone, we've got problems.

Are forensics here yet ?

Yeah, they're waiting for you, guv.

Were the slabs there when you bought the house ?

Of course, yes.

You haven't done any work yourself ?

Thank you.

Down here, sir ! Right. Let's take a dekko.

Look 'pon her now.

She love it. Cock teaser, innit ?

What she say I did to that bitch just turn her on.

Sit down, please, Robert.

The thought of a woman being humiliated doesn't turn me on.

Someone being frightened half to death.

But that turns you on, doesn't it ?

It must do. Why else force yourself on someone ?

You're a very attractive man.

How tall are you ?

Really ? I'm sure a lot of women fall for you. But not this one.

So she said no to you ?

That's not begging for it.

Now let me ask you this.

Unfortunately, we'll have to, since it's well after six.

Unbelievable !

Excellent, but just one word of warning.

Some of DCI Tennison's more unconventional questions might get you into difficulties.

Remember, under PACE, no attempt may be made to bully or threaten a suspect.

Finally, well done DS Oswalde, for playing his part so convincingly.

Finally, tomorrow's 10.00am session is on interviewing victims of rape.

You're too good at that, Detective Sergeant.

T'ank you, ma'am.

Are you having a drink later on ?

Might see you, then.

Looks like it's a female, Oscar.

Oh, yes ? What makes you say that, Mr Gold ?

It's wearing a bra.

Oh, God. That's all we need.

Tony, take over till Tennison gets here.

But she's still on that course.

Not any more she's not.

Oh, great.

Already ?

Yeah. What was it you said about white women liking it rough ?

Hey, I don't think like that !

Oh, I know, I'm sorry.

Hey !

Know what I'd like to do now ?

What ?

I just feel like it.

Okay. What would you like first ?

Champagne.

Right.

PHONE RINGS

God ! That's Dame Sybil.

Don't make a sound.

Hello ?

Hello, guv.

About two hours. Why ?

Right.

Okay.

Okay. See you. Bye.

What's wrong ?

Now.

To head a murder inquiry.

I'll have to tell Thorndike. Damn, it's my lecture tomorrow.

Sorry, but there's nothing I can do.

What's your problem, then ?

I see.

Bob, I'm not saying I don't want to see you again.

C'mon, this is hard enough as it is.

Okay. The Det Chief Inspector has given her orders.

It's not like your true love is walking out.

I don't like being treated like some black stud.

Is that what you think's going on ?

Well, that's in your head.

Is it ?

I think you'd better go.

Don't worry. I'm going.

I hope I can rely on you to be discreet.

You really are something else, aren't you ?

(Bitch.)

I know nothing about rape victims.

That's why only 8% of rapes get reported. They're my notes.

What can I do, David ?

Why ?

The body was found in Honeyford Road where the Cameron family still live. It could be Simone Cameron.

Politically sensitive, certainly.

A word of advice.

Charges may be brought against the officers in the Derrick Cameron case,...

..if it goes to the Court of Appeal.

Quite right too, if that boy was fitted up.

What are you getting at ?

Be careful - this may not turn out to be such a prize for you.

Obviously, you're a liberated woman.

But don't be too trusting of our Afro-Caribbean friend.

That's your advice, is it ?

Good luck tomorrow.

Oh, and drive carefully if you've been drinking.

Okay, ma'am.

Nola !

Go on home !

Not if it's my Simone. I don't want to lose her a second time.

Cotton disintegrates and forms part of the diet of the early inhabitants of the corpse.

But wool, like hair, can be very resilient.

How old do you think she is, Oscar ?

How long before a corpse gets like this ?

Two years ? Don't quote me on it.

So it could be Simone.

You see, you're doing it already.

When were these slabs laid ?

Before the Viswandhas came here. About 18 months ago.

Have the slabs been disturbed since?

Not according to the workmen, no.

Our prime suspect has to be whoever lived here when she was buried. We need a definite date of death.

Is there any of that soup left ?

The rest of you go home. I'll aim to have our briefing at 10.00am.

Right, guv.

Can you get a shot of that for me ?

Hands tied together at the back with...

..a leather belt.

Just a minute, madam.

My daughter, Simone ! Simone !

It's all right.

Simone !

It was all arranged weeks ago.

I can't back out, but it'll be a nightmare.

I want you to be there. Community centre, starts at eight.

No thanks, I'm trying to give up.

Christ ! Since when ?

Six days, five hours, and... about fifteen minutes.

The meeting is about community policing,...

..but we'll be dragged through the shit about the Cameron family.

Phelps will be there. He can smell a vote-winner for miles.

Nola may be wrong, but we can't claim to have done well by her family.

Not if Derrick was fitted up.

I won't get anything from Bream till tomorrow.

PHONE RINGS

Yep ?

Yes, I'll hold.

If we could find out before tonight, our lives would be a lot easier.

And I want that garden dug up for any more bodies.

Sir.

That's right.

I thought she was the best person for the job. It requires tact and -

I'm sure she'll be able to cope.

I will do.

Goodbye.

Now, how in hell does the commander know what happened on your course already ?

What do you mean ?

That I brought you back to lead this inquiry.

One guess, and it involves funny handshakes.

Thorndike ? Same lodge ?

I'd put my money on it.

I'll do my best, sir.

We need a name for this operation. Where are we up to in the A to Z ?

Find the first "N" then, would you ?

No way, I am not opening a book.

Last time I was £75 out of pocket!

Right, as some of you are aware, workmen digging in the back garden of 15 Honeyford Road,...

..have uncovered skeletonised human remains.

The body was wrapped in polythene, so it's definitely suspicious.

Some of you know that there's speculation going on...

..that it could be Simone Cameron who went missing a few years ago.

Put that up, Jonesy.

Her mother Nola, who still lives near number 15, is convinced that it is.

I'll get the pathologists to answer that as soon as possible.

But in the meantime, we've got to take Nola Cameron's fears seriously.

Unfortunately, the Cameron family have been the centre of attention for some time now.

The eldest boy, Derrick Cameron, was accused of stabbing a white youth to death.

He was sent to prison on the basis of a confession made here in 1985.

Now there are doubts cast on the safety of that conviction.

A campaign by Jonathan Phelps, Labour's by-election candidate,...

..to bring Derrick's case before the Court of Appeal, is gaining support.

There's a lot of anger against the police.

We always take the brunt.

We can rule out the present owners.

So find out about the former residents of number 15.

Passports at the ready !

I don't want the Camerons, not even the uncles and aunts, interviewed at all.

As for other residents, if we go in there expecting aggro, well, we'll get it.

Easy does it ! You're all graduates of the Rank Charm School, right ?

I want a list of former residents for the last ten years.

Ten years ?!

DS Haskons is our office manager.

Tony, have you got a name for us ?

Nadine, very nice. So it's Operation Nadine.

ALL: # Nadine, is it you ? #

Okay ! Come on, let's go. Jonesy !

Go on, love. Run along.

I'll get all this stuff bagged up for you as soon as possible, so you can get Mrs Cameron to look at it.

Pullover remains.

Bra.

Label from her jeans.

Pants.

Trainers.

And so on. Not very helpful.

I've got a pair of those.

Looks like a piece of skull. Send it over to Bream.

But we have found several coins, the most recent of which is 1986.

And the belt that secured her hands. Very distinctive buckle.

Could have belonged to her.

Or the killer.

DOORBELL

Good morning. DC Lillie, local CID.

We're investigating a suspicious death in this area.

Excuse me.

Jesus Christ, here we go.

Shut your mouth !

Now calm down ! Calm down ! Relax !

What about the property developer ?

Jane, a word.

Yeah, in a minute, guv.

My office. Now !

Kernan the Barbarian !

Burkin has just arrested a young black lad for possession.

He's doing his house-to-house, smells a spliff and barges in !

I don't believe it.

We've got a reception full of people bleating on about...

..civil liberties, and police harassment !

With this bloody meeting, I just don't believe it !

We can't. I'm up for promotion.

Promotion ?

Chief Super. I can't afford to do my dirty washing in public. My interview'd be a nightmare.

I hope you'll be recommending me for your post ?

Don't take too much for granted.

Get this boy cautioned, and tear Burkin up for arse paper !

Guv, he was blatant, almost blowing the smoke in my face.

But what with the Cameron case -

Cameron deserves to be banged up !

Frank !

Our reputation's down the toilet !

I ain't so keen on them. One less on the streets isn't no loss.

Why don't they go home ?

That's enough, Frank! Just shut it!

An outburst like that again, it'll be a disciplinary matter.

Then perhaps you better take me off the case.

You'll be off the Force, Frank.

If you think fitting someone up cos they're black is okay, you shouldn't be Old Bill.

PHONE RINGS

Yeah. I'll be right there.

Jesus, this is a murder investigation !

A young girl buried in the yard like the family cat, her skull smashed to pieces.

What difference does her skin colour make ?

I want that boy cautioned and released, and then get back to work.

This way, Nola.

Look at these things, and tell me if any of them belonged to Simone.

They are all her things.

Nola. Take your time. Look at them carefully.

Yes. These are her things.

We found this belt buried with her. Do you recognise that ?

Yes. This is her belt. She always wore this belt.

I see.

And what about this watch ?

That is hers.

I bought her this watch !

Do you want to sit down, would you like a cup of tea ?

The experts will know more soon.

Your dentist supplied Simone's records.

We'll compare those, and then we'll know exactly for sure.

Until then, these are all we have got to go on.

Are you sure you recognise all of them ?

Oh, yes.

Oh, yes.

Thank you very much.

Gold reckons Nadine's body was infested with maggots. Bluebottles.

They don't lay eggs underground.

So she was above ground before she was buried ?

And she must have been killed in the summer, because that's when the flies are active.

And Simone went missing in February.

So when I go into this meeting tonight, I'm none the bloody wiser.

I want Derrick's case to reach the Court of Appeal,...

..so that someone who has been wrongly imprisoned is released.

Bringing in stricter safeguards for the interrogating of suspects is no help to Derrick Cameron.

If that means a no-go area...

CACOPHONY OF VOICES

If that means a no-go area, then...

With respect -

We don't want to create no-go areas.

We've heard your Community Liaison Officer, who is, of course, a white police officer,...

That's a racist remark !

..about sensitive policing. Yet still, local people are being treated as second-class citizens.

If you mean our current investigation, then it is being carried out -

In a hostile...

..a hostile and intimidatory manner.

With violent arrests being made, though no charges were brought.

One of my officers was provoked into making an action which can be seen as being hasty.

Look, there's a murderer out there walking free.

We have to find that person. And we need the help of this community.

Afterwards, my colleagues will be staying behind,...

..in the hope you can give us some crucial information.

Who was staying at 15 Honeyford Rd before the Viswandhas ?

Please, Mrs Cameron...

What was his name ? Somebody !

I would like to ask Mr Kernan about the heavy police presence in the Honeyford Road area.

I'd like to ask him how he's got the front to come here...

..when Derrick Cameron's banged up for something he didn't do !

Let him answer !

I cannot discuss the details of that case, but my presence here is indication of good faith.

JEERING

The anger and unhappiness at what has happened to Derrick Cameron...

..cannot be dismissed by a police officer of Southampton Row.

I'm not dismissing -

Is it possible to expect justice in this country...

..if you are a person of colour ?

CHEERING AND STAMPING

Allen. A-L-L-E-N.

Listen, I don't like the police.

Thank you.

But you should talk to the guy that Nola mentioned.

White guy about 50. Worked as a builder.

Can you give me his name, sir ?

We argued about parking space.

And in the morning all my car was covered in brake fluid.

But don't worry, I got my own back.

Go on, then, tell me.

I pissed in his petrol tank !

Dave Hardy, or Hartley ? Something like that.

Family called Allen lived at No.13. They might have owned No.17 as well.

Esme Allen still runs a West Indian takeaway which is nearby.

Great. Give it another half an hour here, and then call it a day.

My son study for his school exam, my daughter study law at university.

Them think the world's at them feet. They'll never scrub floor !

Let's hope they don't come down to earth with a bump !

Yes, dear ?

I'm DCI Jane Tennison.

It's not bad news ? Has someone been hurt ? Sarah ? Tony ?

It's okay. We're just making some inquiries.

You gave me a fright ! Is it about that poor Cameron girl ?

Is there somewhere more private ?

Go downstairs. I'll look after the shop.

All right. Come this way.

In the '80s, you and your husband used to own No.15 Honeyford Road.

Yes, that's right.

But you lived at No.17 with your family.

I'm sorry to tell you this, but a body has been found buried in the back garden of No.15.

My God.

So we're very anxious to trace the former occupant.

We just want to eliminate him from our inquiries. What was his name ?

David Harvey.

And do you have any idea where he lives now ?

No. My husband might know, but...

We tried not to have anything to do with him.

I wouldn't let my daughter near the house.

We all knew what he was like, particularly with young girls.

He wasn't always, but after his wife died...

I thought they were a lovely couple, but after she'd gone,...

..drinking and cursing and, you know, carrying on.

I'd better speak to your family as soon as possible.

Yes. We'll all be there this evening.

It's Harvey - not Hardy or Harley. H-A-R-V-E-Y.

We've got to start again. I'm going to see Oscar Bream.

It's nice not being up to the armpits in someone's viscera.

Though this girlie is taxing my memory of anatomy classes.

There are 206 named bones of the body. 26 to each foot for starters.

Luckily, most of those were still inside her plimsolls.

Fascinating, Oscar, but is it Simone Cameron ?

Absolutely not.

What ?

As I said,...

..like Simone, in her teens, 15 to 16, but taller.

Simone was 5'7". This girl is 5'8", 5'9".

It looks as if she was all there, no mutilation. Good head of hair.

Luckily, Paul here likes jigsaws.

Bit of the zygomatic arch ?

Are you sure that it's not Simone ?

Yeah.

Shall I point out the differences ?

Fractured her wrist when she was young. Fell off her bike ?

That's for you to discover.

Don't rub it in.

Do you know if she's black or white?

I've been going up a dead end.

We can do jiggery-pokery with the skull to ascertain ethnic origins.

We have a medical artist who could make you a clay head at a price.

Is he good ?

Yeah, but is he good ?

That's expensive, right ?

No, sod it. Let's do it.

How long before I get it ?

Three weeks ?

I'll pick it up in three days.

I'll talk to him. Perhaps if you were to model nude ?

That's sexual harassment.

What isn't these days ?

How did she die, Oscar ?

No idea.

The skull could have been smashed after death.

She could have been buried alive.

DA Harvey.

No, Harvey. That's H-A-R-V-E-Y.

When can you confirm it ?

Yeah, it's just I'm trying...

I'm gonna do some myself.

Have you got anything for me ?

But we've got more stuff from No.15. Jonesy's getting it.

Let's hope it's good, then.

Right, listen up. I've just come from Oscar Bream at the path lab.

It's definitely not Simone Cameron.

So, we operate on two fronts: find David Harvey and identify "Nadine".

Bottle of Scotch for whoever gets David Harvey.

Guv. They found a plastic bag buried as well.

Gold has definitely linked it to the girl. It contained this.

The cloth is West African. Several yards of it.

And those ivory bracelets are Nigerian.

Yoruba amulets - to ward off evil spirits. Didn't work for "Nadine".

They're very old and very valuable.

May I talk to Esme, your mum ?

Yes, please wait here.

Mum, someone's at the door for you.

Hello, it's Jane Tennison.

Yes, come in.

This way.

This is my son Tony.

Hello, Tony.

Tony and his girlfriend are doing the decent thing.

Their daughter is the bridesmaid. Lord, how times have changed !

You wanted to see my husband ?

Yes. Thank you.

So when's the happy day, Tony ?

Uh...

Yes, I do.

I think that's lovely.

Tony, just a minute. Could you have a look at this for me, please ?

It's a description of the dead girl.

Do you remember seeing her in this area in the mid-eighties ?

I'm a bridesmaid.

You are, aren't you ?!

Have you ever been a bridesmaid ?

No.

Come along, baby. Say bye-bye. Bye.

Wedding boy !

What can I do for you ?

You don't know where David Aloysius Harvey is now ?

You bought this property in 1989.

And Mr Harvey obviously moved in shortly afterwards.

After she died, he let things go.

Then you sold the property in 1989 with Mr Harvey as a sitting tenant.

Did that lead to any bad feeling ?

Some.

Not much.

The problem was that he was very erratic in paying the rent.

Sometimes he had money, sometimes not.

And you had a set of keys to No.15 ?

Yes.

Did you do anything to the garden as the owner ?

I didn't want him to, but he did very much as he pleased.

And when were those slabs laid ?

I'd say... 1986, '87 ?

It's almost certain that body was buried before the slabs went down.

Yes.

I can see that.

Mr Allen, how can you afford two properties with your pay ?

Esme's cafe has always done well.

It was her money that paid the second mortgage.

And your son's at public school ?

When will you learn, Pop ?

Black people don't own businesses, houses, get an education...

Now, there's no need to be rude.

I agree.

Sarah, you're the law student. And you're 20.

So that means in the summer of, say, 1986, you would have been...

Um...

Not particularly, no.

It's my son David who's the wizard at maths.

Did you ever see anyone like this in the vicinity of Honeyford Road ?

Yes, of course. Simone Cameron.

No, it's not Simone. We're sure of that. Please look at the description

If it's not Simone, you'll need to be a bit more specific.

That's if you can be bothered.

Well, the police aren't exactly noted for their enthusiasm...

..in solving cases when the victim is black.

Was she black ? It doesn't say so.

Maybe it's you who's jumping to conclusions.

When's the happy day, Tony ?

Two weeks away now.

Well, I'll see you before then. Thanks for your help.

Bye-bye. Thank you.

Take care.

Got anything on David Harvey yet ?

Not yet, guv.

We've tried the electoral roll, NHS, DSS, rates...

I've just finished working my way through the phone book.

Vernon said he was erratic on paying his rent. Did you check credit reference agencies ?

No.

Yes !

Well done, boss.

Mrs Eileen Reynolds.

Got a pen ?

Fancy a drink?

I should go home, really.

Right, the twins. Off you go.

Night.

Night, Richard.

(Got you ! Got you.)

They've done the tests on the skull.

"Nadine" was of mixed race, West African and probably English.

Let's see what David Harvey's got to say.

Jesus, I hope the lift's working.

You know, you ought to give up smoking cigarettes.

Makes you feel a whole lot better. Ah, here we are.

There's nothing worse than a born-again nonsmoker.

David Harvey ?

Yes.

We're police officers. Can we have a word with you, please?

So why did you move away, Mr Harvey ?

Had my first heart attack.

Afterwards, I came here to be closer to Eileen, my sister.

I didn't want to live there anyway, not after my wife died.

I only stayed on because a big darky wanted rid of me so badly.

I should never have moved here.

Lift's always on the blink, the place is full of junkies and pimps.

That's her. That's the wife.

She was the gardener. Lovely garden when she was alive.

I tried to keep it going after...

Oh, well. You know.

In the end, I paved it over.

I can tell you exactly when as well.

I hired some stonecutting equipment.

Ah.

There you go.

Last week in August.

It was during all that week that I did the digging.

Took up the grass, levelled it all off.

I'd laid about half the slabs by the Saturday,...

..stayed with Eileen Sunday, stayed till the Monday.

And Eileen lives locally ?

Anyway, when I got home on the Monday...

..I finished laying the rest of the slabs and cemented them in.

So, the only time the house was left unattended was...

..that must have been on Sunday the 31st of August.

That's right.

Notice anything unusual when you got back ?

No-one else had been digging in the garden ?

No.

If someone asked me what I was doing in August 1986, I don't think I could remember.

How can you recollect so clearly ?

Because my wife died on that day the year before.

Oh, I see.

Eileen asked me down to stay with her so I wouldn't be on my own.

Oh, that'll be my lunch.

I always spend that weekend with her

Couldn't manage without her. She always sends my food over.

It's not her. This is my nephew, Jason.

What's going on ?

You're sure you don't recognise her?

What do you want with my uncle ?

But you know he's not very well ?

What's all this about ?

Your uncle will tell you after we've gone. Thank you very much, Mr Harvey

Lying bastard. He'd learnt his alibi by heart !

And if he could lay those slabs, he could smash a young girl's skull.

Better get a move on, before he dies on us.

Where's DCI Tennison ?

Okay.

Can I have your attention, please ?

This is Det Sgt Bob Oswalde.

Bob's joined us from West End Lane to assist on Operation Nadine.

Where's the medical artist studio ?

First on the left.

Hello.

I'm DCI Tennison. I believe you're making a clay head for me ?

It may not look like much at the moment, but I have high hopes.

Most beautiful skull I've ever seen.

Oh, yes. See this ?

The orbicularis oris. The muscle overlays the maxilla and mandible, on the eminences due to the teeth.

Its fibres surround the oral aperture. Function: closing of the mouth and pursing of the lips.

I'm a scientist. Otherwise, I'd say it's the muscle that allows you to kiss someone.

When will she be ready ?

By the end of the week.

Hang on, hang on, why me ?

Bob needs a desk.

You only drink coffee at your desk.

Cos I'm out making sure the streets are safe to walk !

Bad enough policing them, let alone working with them.

No, he ain't !

Can you shut up and get on with some work ?!

Tony, can I have a word, please ?

Yes, guv ?

What's Bob Oswalde doing here ?

Answer the question, Tony.

He's part of the team. Kernan brought him in.

Thank you.

Jane.

Thank you, Sharon.

You co-opted someone onto my team without telling me.

It seemed to me that a black officer would be... a useful addition.

Why didn't you consult with me ?

The Community Liaison Officer thought it was an excellent idea. An antidote to Burkin.

You mean you can't use an extra man ?

He wasn't in the original team. I ask him to do something, it can be misinterpreted.

It smacks of tokenism, political manoeuvring.

You should have asked me. Pulling rank undermines me.

Oh, bollocks !

Sir.

You can't work with the man ?

Yes, I can work with him.

Nothing. We just didn't get on well on the course.

I don't want you to marry him !

I've made my decision and I'm not going back on it.

Get the man briefed and put him to work !

We'll review the situation at the end of the week.

I'll be watching the progress of this case very carefully from now on

This isn't a coincidence.

No. How many black detectives did he have to choose from ?

It's nothing to do with me. I wouldn't ask to be the token black.

Don't think what happened on the course gives you any privileges.

Don't you dare tell anyone.

Give me some credit.

What happened, happened. It's gone. Let's not give it another thought.

Yes.

Right. I'll see you in the incident room. I'll be along in a minute.

We could have the clay head tomorrow

So, after talking to Harvey, let's concentrate on Sun 31st August 1986.

Yeah, his sister Eileen.

But we need a name, to build up "Nadine's" life story. Then we can connect her to Harvey.

A couple of statements talk about a girl staying in the basement.

Really ?

Bob, you start on missing persons.

Tony, speak to Harvey's consultant. Check he's not just a good actor.

Nice one. The boss is keeping our coloured friend in his place.

Guv. Can I put someone else on mispers ?

Why ?

Ma'am, a man of his experience -

No. He might find something a more junior man might miss.

Don't call me ma'am.

Of course I'm sure !

Every year since Jeanie died. He wouldn't have left till Monday.

He's a sick man. You shouldn't hound him.

You'll be the bloody death of him.

We're trying to eliminate him.

You wouldn't hound him like this if he was a black man !

A body was found in his garden.

Rubbish ! Simone Cameron this, Simone Cameron that ! Was it Simone?

No.

Is that all for now ?

Don't pull me about !

Well, he's in the hospital tomorrow, thanks to you !

Mum.

You said you and Mr Harvey fell out because he wouldn't move.

Is there nothing else ?

What ? No.

Didn't he sublet the basement ?

That had nothing to do with me.

And what was she doing ?

I don't know, it was none of my business !

It was if she was a prostitute, Vernon.

Why ?

What word would you use ?

I was at work all hours. Esme was too.

A neighbour told us men were calling there. I spoke to Harvey, but I had no proof.

Then, suddenly the...

..girl...

..seemed to have gone.

Did you see her ?

Yes.

Listen.

My family are very upset.

It is an important time for us.

A wedding should be a time of joy.

I have cooperated with you in every way so far.

Then answer the question.

Did she answer to that description ?

Not just light-skinned ?

Can you describe her, please ?

Small,...

..perhaps 5'2".

A tiny thing, really.

Blonde hair - bleached, I'd say.

Young, but not the girl you described.

Did you have sexual relations with her ?

And what was the relationship between Harvey and this girl ?

I wouldn't put anything past him.

When did all this happen, Vernon ?

It could have been the summer you've been talking about.

The Viswandhas' brief's been bending my ear.

Forensic are still lifting up carpets, floorboards...

So ?

Let's get them out of there as soon as possible.

Of course.

Let's see it, then.

Very nice.

I want these photos to appear in local and national press.

Show anyone who might be able to help. Let's get the Allens in.

Vernon Allen confirmed there was a tom working from the basement.

His description doesn't fit "Nadine" but maybe she was a tom as well.

Perhaps Harvey was a small-time pimp.

He's in hospital tomorrow, so I can't tackle him till the evening.

She doesn't look like a prostitute.

No.

Well.

Ask around anyway.

Vernon Allen has confirmed the whereabouts of his family on the 31st of August.

You know that reggae concert in Honeyford Park, the last Sunday in August ?

Vernon Allen says Esme's there every year, with a West Indian food stall.

Tony Allen was also at the concert. It's an all-day affair: 10am to 10pm.

Vernon stayed at home, with Sarah and David.

Tony returned home at about 9pm so that Vernon could go to work.

I checked Vernon's work records, and he did a late shift Sunday to Monday

By the time Esme had packed up and got home, it was about 10.45.

And she says that the three kids were in bed.

I'd like these accounts verified.

Perhaps that's the link between "Nadine" and Honeyford Road.

Sorry, what is ? Reggae Sunsplash.

Yeah, go on.

Harvey could have met her there. Or Tony Allen.

Perhaps the African cloth was a costume.

She might have been performing.

That's a good point.

Frank, Gary, go first thing tomorrow to the Sunsplash organisers.

See if they can point you towards any bands using musicians or singers wearing African gear.

Right. Any more bright thoughts ?

No ? All right, that's it, then.

Why are you doing this to me ?

What ?

Treating me like the office boy.

What are you talking about ?

You didn't want special tasks because of your skin colour.

I don't. I want tasks commensurate with my abilities and experience.

Continue overseeing mispers.

But I'd also like you to show the Allens the clay head.

Watch their reactions.

Thank you.

No.

Are you sure, Vernon ?

Absolutely.

Esme ?

No, dear. I'd remember if I had. What a beautiful child !

Tony ? What's wrong ?

Come, Tony. Sit down.

Calm down.

Don't fuss.

It's very hot in here. He suffers from asthma.

I see.

Have you seen her before, Tony ?

No. I've never seen her.

You're certain ?

I'm certain.

Our prime suspect's dying. I won't sit and watch.

You don't mean that.

I do if it means climbing these poxy stairs.

She's someone's daughter.

Anything we get'll be thrown out of court anyway.

# MUZAK: ABBA, 'Thank You For The Music'

(COUGHS)

No.

I've never seen her before.

I did let out the basement room that summer. I admit it.

Nothing wrong with that.

The big darky complained about everything I did. He wanted me out.

So why did you let the room, David ? Did you know the girl already ?

No, I've never seen her before.

It seemed a very big house just for me, and I needed the money.

I put a card in the newsagent's.

What was her name ?

Tracy ?

Sharon ? I don't know.

Couple of months.

Which months ? June, July... Not August ?

No, she'd gone by then.

Did you know she was a prostitute ?

No.

Could she have been friends with this girl ?

It's possible, I suppose.

Could she have used the flat when you were at your sister's ?

As you say, I wasn't there.

Your dad remembers her. Bleached blonde, about 5'2".

Well, I don't !

D'you like reggae, Tony ?

I do. Reggae, soul. Or jazz ?

What are you on about ? Just leave me alone.

I don't remember any girl !

(COUGHS VIOLENTLY)

There you go, mate.

One last thing, David. Could we have a photograph of you ?

Why ?

Will I get it back ?

Are you the photographer ?

Mmm. Very good.

Here.

Younger and fitter there, eh ?

Thanks. I'll get it copied and sent back to you as soon as possible.

(COUGHS)

I'd remove that, David, that's not very safe.

Thanks a lot.

You'd make a great Crime Prevention Officer.

Night, guv. Hope you get something.

Thanks. See you tomorrow.

PULSATING MUSIC

I wouldn't if I were you, dear.

Hello.

Hi, Rachel. Fancy something to eat ?

Well, if he's a pimp, I've never seen him before.

I'll ask about the blonde, but it's not much to go on.

Maybe she was one of those sensible ones that tried it for five minutes, and decided it was no kind of life.

Someone might remember, cos most of the girls doing that area are black.

This is a likeness of the dead girl.

Spooky !

No.

Never seen her before either.

Okay.

Do your best, okay ?

I always do (!)

See you around. Thanks.

"Jane. Remember, Friday's Emma's first birthday. Don't forget to send a card."

"If you're back by 10.30, you can telephone me. Daddy sends his love."

Thanks, Daddy.

"Mike Kernan at 9.35. I was hoping for an update."

"Any results from your clay head ?"

"It's my interview tomorrow, and they'll ask me about Operation Nadine."

"Particularly whether my DCI's come in on budget."

"Ring me tonight if you can, or drop by my office first thing. Bye."

MACHINE BEEPS

The organisers have given us the names of bands with backing singers.

Let's tread carefully there, Jane.

How's Oswalde getting on ?

What ?

There.

How do I look ?

Like a Chief Superintendent.

Good.

I don't know nothin' about it.

Do you want to look at them, sir ?

DC Rosper, Southampton Row.

Look at them before you answer !

You can't make him look.

I can nick him for obstructing police inquiries.

Let me take a look.

Your battyman want a word with you.

# Freedom... #

REGGAE BEAT

What did he call me ?

That'll be a big help !

Can't you talk to a black guy without wanting to arrest him ?

That drummer might know something. I'm going back.

Go on, but you're wasting your time.

Guv ?

Forensics found a fragment of our girl's tooth between the floorboards of No.15.

Joanne Fagunwa.

Mixed parentage, went missing in '85 from Birmingham.

Get it faxed. If it looks promising, then go.

Will you check when Mrs Harvey died ?

Boss, can we go ?

Nice one, Bob.

Where's Dirty Harry ?

Oh, yeah, sorry about that, man.

Do you like reggae ? Yeah - solid, guy. Seen !

Cheers.

Peruse these at your leisure.

Wicked !

Cheers !

Vids from '86. Two bands used girl backing singers.

Do I have what it takes, or what ?!

I'm not saying you killed her, David, but what I am saying is that she was killed in your house.

(BREATHES FITFULLY)

Are you all right, sir ?

Shit. Call an ambulance, Tony.

Don't move. Don't move.

Hello ? Can I have an ambulance ?

Jonesy, we're going to the hospital, so you can contact us there, okay ?

We could lose this if Harvey croaks.

Right, come on.

Can I show you these photographs ?

Yes.

Do you recognise these amulets, Mrs Fagunwa ?

Yes. They belonged to my husband's family.

He gave them to Joanne.

I'm sorry to say they were found with the remains of a young girl.

Can I show you a photograph of a clay head we've had made ?

Yes.

Does that look like your daughter ?

Oh, yes.

It's very like her.

It's very clever.

I'm sorry.

How did she die ?

Well, we're not certain, but the circumstances are suspicious.

Don't tell me she suffered.

Please, please, don't tell me that.

REGGAE

How's it going, Gary ?

I'm having a skanking good time !

Are you indeed ?

Her father died that year, you see

I don't know why she left home.

She had everything.

She even had her own pony. She had everything.

Did Joanne have any accidents ?

No.

Usual cuts and bruises...

Oh, yes, she did. She broke her wrist. She fell off her bike.

Anyway, she rejected it all.

She started having bits woven in her hair. You know, beads.

Her hair isn't even black, more dark brown with gold threads.

Almost blonde when she was little.

Her skin looks tanned more than anything else.

She was such a pretty little girl. We've got so many photographs.

I keep meaning to sort them out.

The police didn't treat her disappearance seriously.

Just another girl going to London. Loads of them do.

I saw a documentary. It isn't just Joanne.

REGGAE MUSIC

Yes ! Yes ! Yes !

She always thought the best of people.

Perhaps we protected her too much.

I don't know.

Have you got children ?

No, no.

Would you like a cup of coffee ?

That would be lovely.

Perhaps if ours hadn't been a mixed marriage ?

Do you think that was the problem ?

Made her go off like that ?

That's right. And Bob Oswalde called in with a positive ID.

Joanne Fagunwa. He's bringing Mum in.

Turn it down, please !

He's a very ill man.

He has great difficulty breathing. He needs complete rest.

Dr Lim, we have reason to believe he was involved in the murder of a 17-year-old girl.

Whatever the conditions, we must see him.

This I recognise.

It's my one and only attempt at knitting.

Why her ?

Why her ?

Thank you for your kindness.

Do you think you'll find out how it happened ? The person who did it ?

I'm sure we will.

I wonder,...

This may seem...

Could I buy the clay head when your inquiries are over ? It's just that...

Does that seem strange ?

No, no. I'll find out for you.

There's nothing else, is there ?

There's nothing to remind me of my baby.

Okay. Take care.

Did the Allens have keys to Harvey's house ?

I suppose they must have.

Where did Tony Allen go to school ?

Have you seen this, Bob ?

Is that the tape of Joanne ?

You should have a look. I think I'm in love.

I remember him very well.

Bright lad. Did well in the fifth form, going on to A level, sights set on a college place.

But when he came back in September, he was surly and introverted.

Tell me when he wakes up.

I spoke to him, the headmistress spoke to him, I got Dad up. Nothing.

Ah, there we are. September '86.

I'm usually right. Educational psychologist's report. Help yourself.

I see Tony played in a band.

We did our best, but there was no point in him staying.

The only person he related to was his Sarah. He'd gone by Christmas.

I still see him in the supermarket. Waste, really. Bright lad.

ENTRY PHONE

Hello ?

"Jane ?"

Who's this ?

"It's Bob Oswalde."

"Jane... I know this is a bit unexpected,...

..but, I want to talk to you."

Can't it wait ? I'm expecting a call from the hospital.

"No."

All right.

This had better be good.

I've seen this.

There.

There's a better shot in a moment.

There.

Is that Tony Allen ?

Tony Allen.

The Allens had keys to Harvey's -

Wait. Just because he's on the same bandstand as Joanne -

This could be it. I'm expecting Harvey to come round.

What's this ?

What have you got for tonight ?

One of those frozen chilli con carne things.

DCI Tennison.

Where d'you think you're going ?

Oh, right. Good. She got a number ? It's a call box, is it ?

Two, three. Got it.

Tell her I'll call straightaway.

It's not the hospital. It's a snout of mine trying to get through to me.

What are you up to ?

Rachel. It's me. What you got for me, darling ?

Bye.

What the hell do you think you're doing ?

It's lettuce.

Well, it was, once.

You really need to eat some decent food. What was the telephone call ?

The girl who was at No.15 jacked it in, went legit.

No-one knows where she is, but they're sure she's not on the game.

In 1986 he came back from holidays a different person.

The psychologist's report talks of low self-esteem.

What ?

Any tomato puree ?

How can I work in these conditions ?

You know they all want to see you fall flat on your face.

So you want to be the best. Well, I'm the same as you.

Which is why I understood why you'd treated me like the office boy.

And why you've gone off on your own? Bob, you are a member of a team.

Am I ?

Well, from now on you are.

Okay. You got anything to drink ?

So let's pick him up !

I know he's involved in the murder.

I saw him with the clay head.

We'll tackle him when the right time comes.

I'm sure Harvey holds the key.

Except the bastard might croak any time.

I shouldn't have come here.

That's not the point. All I'm trying to say -

Look, don't bother.

Oh, hello, guv.

Sorry, what ?

He's regained consciousness. I'm going to see him.

Get him anything he wants, so his brief can't suggest you got his statement unfairly.

Guv, apparently Harvey's wife died in October '85, not August.

His sister's been lying.

Let's see what Harvey's got to say about that.

Senior policemen are politicians first and foremost, Jane.

Are we in ?

Good.

I don't want him upset. Any extra pressure on his heart could be fatal

Hello, Tony.

You don't remember me ? Detective Sergeant Oswalde.

I'm doing a bit of shopping, and perhaps you could look at this.

Do you recognise her ? It's Joanne.

Why don't you just leave me alone ?

Cos you're telling lies. You knew Joanne.

You were at Sunsplash together. Better than that, you played in the same band.

Remember her African costume ? Her bracelets ?

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

I don't.

Don't you think it'd be a good idea to talk to me, David ?

Get it off your chest ?

Why ?

David, we know that Joanne,...

..that was her name,...

..we know that Joanne was killed inside your home.

A fragment of her tooth was found in the house.

Doesn't mean I killed her.

Your wife didn't die in August, did she ?

Jeanie died in October 1985.

What's the point in lying, David ? Carrying all that guilt ?

You know you're a very ill man. If you do tell me, nothing will happen to you.

It'll never come to trial.

We'll just be able to clear this whole thing up.

And most important of all, you'll feel so much better.

Yo, Tony !

All right ?

What's wrong with you ? Why are you doing this to me ?

Leave me alone !

Just leave me alone !

You know, I'm a Catholic too, David.

It's been a long time since my last confession.

But the one thing I do remember is that feeling of relief, you know ?

Great weight being lifted off your shoulders.

I think we all want to believe in something.

We'd like to think we could just repent, make everything all right.

If only we could just turn the clock back and make everything all right.

You're dying, David.

Why don't you just get it off your chest ? Just tell me what happened.

No more lies. It's too late for lies.

Come on, you can talk to me.

Can I ?

Of course. You can have your doctor present, a solicitor, Jason, your sister, anyone.

You know, I'm only 55 years old.

It's a joke.

I'm sure the doctors will do all they can.

I'm very frightened.

Leave me alone !

Leave me alone !

Boss, he's here.

So, how is he ?

A little better. Your uncle wants to talk.

Right.

I would ask for you to remain quiet while I'm talking to him.

Let's go in.

Is Tony in ?

You know I am. You followed me home.

Can I come in, Tony ?

I don't have to answer questions.

Go back inside, love.

She says you either arrest me, or stop harassing me !

I'm arresting you for the murder of Joanne Fagunwa.

Where are you taking him?!

Phone my dad !

Do you wish to have a solicitor present during this interview ?

No.

Water.

Calm down !

Easy ! A little interview and it'll all be over.

Let me out !

KNOCKING

Anthony Allen.

Don't leave me alone in here !

PLEASE !!

I'll get the doctor. I don't think he's fit to be detained !

He's all right.

Just let him stew for a bit.

I'm the Custody Sergeant. Don't try to tell me my job, right ?!

You do not have to say anything unless you wish,...

..but what you say may be given in evidence.

Do you understand, David ?

Yes.

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