1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:04,959 As you all know, running this sewing circle is one of my great pleasures. 2 00:00:04,960 --> 00:00:07,519 It's not been without its challenges. 3 00:00:07,520 --> 00:00:10,359 Who could forget the doily debacle of '52? 4 00:00:10,360 --> 00:00:12,079 LAUGHTER 5 00:00:12,080 --> 00:00:14,159 But I was thinking that this year 6 00:00:14,160 --> 00:00:18,279 we could put on a little display of our work in the village. 7 00:00:18,280 --> 00:00:21,439 After all, some of us are prize-winning embroiderers. 8 00:00:21,440 --> 00:00:24,599 Our own exhibition. Wouldn't our husbands' be proud! 9 00:00:24,600 --> 00:00:27,399 Oh, please, because we're displaying a few handkerchiefs 10 00:00:27,400 --> 00:00:29,599 by prize-winning embroiderers?! 11 00:00:29,600 --> 00:00:32,159 So, what do you suggest, then, Catherine? 12 00:00:32,160 --> 00:00:34,199 The Kembleford Tapestry. 13 00:00:34,200 --> 00:00:35,879 Uh! Not this again. 14 00:00:35,880 --> 00:00:38,599 It's something that would actually challenge us, 15 00:00:38,600 --> 00:00:40,799 showcase our talents properly. 16 00:00:40,800 --> 00:00:43,839 We could ask St Mary's to display it. 17 00:00:43,840 --> 00:00:47,799 I heard you used to work on projects that meant something - 18 00:00:47,800 --> 00:00:51,279 made blankets for people in Coventry after the bombings, 19 00:00:51,280 --> 00:00:53,879 darned socks for front-line troops. 20 00:00:53,880 --> 00:00:55,999 The war was a long time ago. 21 00:00:56,000 --> 00:00:58,639 Don't you miss having a purpose? 22 00:00:58,640 --> 00:01:01,720 This is our chance to prove that we're more than just... 23 00:01:03,400 --> 00:01:06,559 bored housewives with too much time on their hands. 24 00:01:06,560 --> 00:01:08,039 Speak for yourself. 25 00:01:08,040 --> 00:01:11,199 It's a very worthy idea, Catherine, but as I've said before, 26 00:01:11,200 --> 00:01:14,439 I simply don't have the time to work on such a big project. 27 00:01:14,440 --> 00:01:17,239 I'm sorry. No, I'm sorry. 28 00:01:17,240 --> 00:01:21,319 I don't think you have the vision to lead us any more, Violet. 29 00:01:21,320 --> 00:01:26,879 So I'm putting myself forward as the new head of the sewing circle. 30 00:01:26,880 --> 00:01:28,680 It's time for you to vote. 31 00:01:39,800 --> 00:01:42,399 Everything all right, love? 32 00:01:42,400 --> 00:01:45,879 The group has decided on a change of direction. 33 00:01:45,880 --> 00:01:48,160 I'm no longer head of the sewing circle. 34 00:01:53,400 --> 00:01:55,560 What am I going to do, Daniel? 35 00:02:26,840 --> 00:02:29,559 Oh. Is that Father Brown, then? 36 00:02:29,560 --> 00:02:33,079 This depicts St Mary's being built in the 1180s, Brenda. 37 00:02:33,080 --> 00:02:35,599 I don't think he's quite that old. 38 00:02:35,600 --> 00:02:38,119 Oh. And hopefully less rotund. 39 00:02:38,120 --> 00:02:41,119 We've spent weeks each completing a panel 40 00:02:41,120 --> 00:02:43,799 depicting a period of Kembleford's history. 41 00:02:43,800 --> 00:02:47,359 Today, we're joining those panels together and adding a border. 42 00:02:47,360 --> 00:02:49,919 And then it's going be installed in St Mary's, 43 00:02:49,920 --> 00:02:52,119 ready for the unveiling on Saturday. 44 00:02:52,120 --> 00:02:53,719 This is Judith's. 45 00:02:53,720 --> 00:02:56,999 She finished hers at home long before the rest of us. 46 00:02:57,000 --> 00:02:59,359 She's by far our best needlepointer. 47 00:02:59,360 --> 00:03:05,239 I'd use a chain stitch rather than a stem stitch, Marjory, surely? 48 00:03:05,240 --> 00:03:07,240 And very keen to share her knowledge. 49 00:03:09,040 --> 00:03:11,279 Congratulations, Mrs Goodfellow, 50 00:03:11,280 --> 00:03:14,039 on organising such an ambitious project. 51 00:03:14,040 --> 00:03:16,880 Actually, this is all Catherine Glover's doing. 52 00:03:19,280 --> 00:03:20,879 Why does this have your name down 53 00:03:20,880 --> 00:03:22,999 as the head of the sewing circle, not me? 54 00:03:23,000 --> 00:03:26,599 I'm sorry, there must have been a mix-up. A mix-up? 55 00:03:26,600 --> 00:03:28,559 You just can't stand that I'm in control 56 00:03:28,560 --> 00:03:30,920 of your precious little sewing group, can you? 57 00:03:34,680 --> 00:03:36,999 I'm sorry about that, Father. 58 00:03:37,000 --> 00:03:39,199 Catherine can get very passionate about things. 59 00:03:39,200 --> 00:03:41,519 She's been even more stressed lately. 60 00:03:41,520 --> 00:03:43,959 I think it's the pressure of the event. 61 00:03:43,960 --> 00:03:47,880 Yeah, Mrs Devine's the same, and her wedding's weeks away! 62 00:03:52,600 --> 00:03:56,799 I'm sure no offence was deliberately intended, Miss Glover. 63 00:03:56,800 --> 00:03:58,559 Maybe you're right, Father. 64 00:03:58,560 --> 00:04:01,119 But this tapestry has to be a success. 65 00:04:01,120 --> 00:04:03,519 I'm looking forward to the unveiling. 66 00:04:03,520 --> 00:04:06,639 Actually, I've asked someone else to do that. 67 00:04:06,640 --> 00:04:09,799 But it's Father Brown's church? 68 00:04:09,800 --> 00:04:13,080 I think you'll find it's God's church, Miss Palmer. 69 00:04:17,720 --> 00:04:22,359 I'm sorry. Your parents might not come to our wedding? 70 00:04:22,360 --> 00:04:23,999 It's me... 71 00:04:24,000 --> 00:04:25,519 isn't it? 72 00:04:25,520 --> 00:04:29,999 Walter doesn't approve. I knew I'd made a terrible impression. 73 00:04:30,000 --> 00:04:32,840 No, no! No, it's not you. It's more... 74 00:04:34,400 --> 00:04:35,880 the company you keep. 75 00:04:37,160 --> 00:04:38,799 My father strongly believes 76 00:04:38,800 --> 00:04:41,679 that your extra-curricular activities with Father Brown 77 00:04:41,680 --> 00:04:44,039 undermine my position here. 78 00:04:44,040 --> 00:04:46,240 We only ever want to help. 79 00:04:47,880 --> 00:04:49,960 Whether it's asked for, or not. 80 00:04:53,000 --> 00:04:56,319 My father demanded that I stop you working with Father Brown, 81 00:04:56,320 --> 00:04:58,480 or he won't give the wedding his blessing. 82 00:05:00,520 --> 00:05:02,960 Clearly, I'd never presume to tell you what to do. 83 00:05:04,680 --> 00:05:07,360 So we've been at somewhat of an impasse for weeks. 84 00:05:08,640 --> 00:05:11,479 Miss Glover wanted to ensure the Kembleford Tapestry 85 00:05:11,480 --> 00:05:13,559 got the publicity it deserves. 86 00:05:13,560 --> 00:05:15,399 Obviously a man in my position 87 00:05:15,400 --> 00:05:18,759 can lend the unveiling a certain gravitas. 88 00:05:18,760 --> 00:05:21,399 Canon Fox has arranged for the press to be there, 89 00:05:21,400 --> 00:05:23,759 local dignitaries, even the mayor. 90 00:05:23,760 --> 00:05:25,439 It should be quite the event. 91 00:05:25,440 --> 00:05:27,080 So it should be, Miss Glover. 92 00:05:28,320 --> 00:05:31,479 I can't believe she's gone over Father Brown's head like this. 93 00:05:31,480 --> 00:05:34,559 I'm hardly surprised. We all know what Catherine can be like. 94 00:05:34,560 --> 00:05:36,319 Well, maybe you should have thought of that 95 00:05:36,320 --> 00:05:37,719 before you voted for her, Judith. 96 00:05:37,720 --> 00:05:40,800 I don't have to justify my actions to you, Martha Fitzgibbon. 97 00:05:45,040 --> 00:05:47,039 More tea, gentlemen? 98 00:05:47,040 --> 00:05:49,159 Unfortunately, I must decline. 99 00:05:49,160 --> 00:05:52,119 I only came to check on progress. 100 00:05:52,120 --> 00:05:54,120 I'll walk you to your car. 101 00:06:00,920 --> 00:06:04,319 I must say, I am surprised you were able to find the time 102 00:06:04,320 --> 00:06:07,599 to participate in our little unveiling, Canon Fox. 103 00:06:07,600 --> 00:06:10,879 Oh, I've always been a keen supporter of St Mary's, 104 00:06:10,880 --> 00:06:13,319 and yourself of course, Father. 105 00:06:13,320 --> 00:06:14,759 Yes. 106 00:06:14,760 --> 00:06:16,879 And dedicating your valuable time 107 00:06:16,880 --> 00:06:19,999 to assist with these small parish events 108 00:06:20,000 --> 00:06:22,520 will reflect very favourably on you. 109 00:06:24,400 --> 00:06:27,520 As I understand, Bishop Reynard is thinking of retiring. 110 00:06:28,680 --> 00:06:32,239 It's true I'm being spoken of as Bishop Reynard's successor... 111 00:06:32,240 --> 00:06:36,080 which is why I need this tapestry unveiling to run smoothly. 112 00:06:37,160 --> 00:06:39,359 You have a tendency to get distracted 113 00:06:39,360 --> 00:06:41,879 from your clerical duties, Father. 114 00:06:41,880 --> 00:06:43,879 So no... 115 00:06:43,880 --> 00:06:45,520 funny business. 116 00:06:52,800 --> 00:06:56,159 Sergeant Goodfellow, can I be of assistance? 117 00:06:56,160 --> 00:06:59,439 If you wouldn't mind, Father. They're to display the tapestry. 118 00:06:59,440 --> 00:07:01,999 Oh. This is my good friend, William Fitzgibbon. 119 00:07:02,000 --> 00:07:04,319 We're fellow sewing circle widowers. 120 00:07:04,320 --> 00:07:07,279 We've actually started to hold our own weekly meetings. 121 00:07:07,280 --> 00:07:09,319 At the Red Lion, Father. 122 00:07:09,320 --> 00:07:10,680 Ah! 123 00:07:13,880 --> 00:07:16,919 Wow, that's well detailed. 124 00:07:16,920 --> 00:07:19,359 It might even be better than Judith's. 125 00:07:19,360 --> 00:07:23,959 Thanks. I really wanted to pay tribute to Kembleford's heroes. 126 00:07:23,960 --> 00:07:25,359 Rotate, careful now. 127 00:07:25,360 --> 00:07:27,639 Rotate about 20 degrees and you should clear the doorframe. 128 00:07:27,640 --> 00:07:29,839 Oh, Daniel, they're perfect. 129 00:07:29,840 --> 00:07:32,319 Well, you did give William and I strict instructions. 130 00:07:32,320 --> 00:07:34,039 I'll just put these here, love. 131 00:07:34,040 --> 00:07:35,639 Right, I've got to get back to the station, 132 00:07:35,640 --> 00:07:37,240 so listen, good luck, everyone. 133 00:07:38,680 --> 00:07:40,159 Oh, darling. 134 00:07:40,160 --> 00:07:43,519 You don't usually concern yourself with my sewing circle. 135 00:07:43,520 --> 00:07:45,959 What's made you want to get involved now? 136 00:07:45,960 --> 00:07:47,879 Oh, well, Daniel did ask, and... 137 00:07:47,880 --> 00:07:48,920 Oh, dear! 138 00:07:51,800 --> 00:07:53,800 Oh, thank you, Father. 139 00:07:55,120 --> 00:07:57,519 Are you a draughtsman, Mr Fitzgibbon? 140 00:07:57,520 --> 00:08:00,639 I wouldn't bother, Father. He's one of those atheists. 141 00:08:00,640 --> 00:08:04,599 He is agnostic, Judith, as well you know. 142 00:08:04,600 --> 00:08:06,759 William is a professor of mathematics 143 00:08:06,760 --> 00:08:09,160 at Gloucester University. Martha, please. 144 00:08:10,680 --> 00:08:12,520 My apologies - Professor. 145 00:08:13,840 --> 00:08:17,879 And I am always available for a robust philosophical discussion. 146 00:08:17,880 --> 00:08:19,799 Well, maybe you could join Daniel and me 147 00:08:19,800 --> 00:08:22,519 at one of our weekly meetings some time, Father. 148 00:08:22,520 --> 00:08:23,839 JUDITH SCOFFS 149 00:08:23,840 --> 00:08:27,600 I do hope you've got a half-decent design for this decorative border? 150 00:08:30,360 --> 00:08:32,519 She's a bit scary, isn't she? 151 00:08:32,520 --> 00:08:35,360 Mrs Skelton has always had a reputation for being... 152 00:08:36,320 --> 00:08:37,759 formidable. 153 00:08:37,760 --> 00:08:40,479 And she's getting worse, the old battle-axe. 154 00:08:40,480 --> 00:08:41,599 Martha! 155 00:08:41,600 --> 00:08:44,599 We all know that Judith can be a little bit prickly, 156 00:08:44,600 --> 00:08:46,719 but we're pretty much all she's got. 157 00:08:46,720 --> 00:08:48,599 She deserves our compassion. 158 00:08:48,600 --> 00:08:51,039 You might want to save that for Catherine. 159 00:08:51,040 --> 00:08:53,520 It looks like Judith's having a right go. 160 00:08:57,040 --> 00:09:00,599 Right, ladies. Let's get these panels up in those frames 161 00:09:00,600 --> 00:09:02,760 and then time for a lunch break. 162 00:09:06,800 --> 00:09:09,959 Oh... Please, Catherine, lower your voice. People might hear us. 163 00:09:09,960 --> 00:09:11,999 And we can't have that, can we, William? 164 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:13,879 We can't have people knowing about us. 165 00:09:13,880 --> 00:09:16,560 We have no choice. The consequences if it came out... 166 00:09:18,160 --> 00:09:21,000 It's killing me, the guilt. 167 00:09:22,720 --> 00:09:25,239 That's why I'm going to do the right thing. 168 00:09:25,240 --> 00:09:29,079 You can't tell everyone, Catherine. Please, think this through. 169 00:09:29,080 --> 00:09:32,440 I'm sorry, William, but my mind is made up. 170 00:09:39,120 --> 00:09:42,719 And then Catherine stormed back inside. 171 00:09:42,720 --> 00:09:44,560 And I thought sewing was boring! 172 00:09:45,560 --> 00:09:48,079 Oh, there she is. 173 00:09:48,080 --> 00:09:50,879 I thought you were meeting us at the village hall earlier? 174 00:09:50,880 --> 00:09:53,959 Sorry, I got a little waylaid. 175 00:09:53,960 --> 00:09:55,919 Did you manage to speak to the Chief Inspector 176 00:09:55,920 --> 00:09:57,959 about your wedding guest numbers? 177 00:09:57,960 --> 00:10:02,279 Yes, yes. It's all arranged now. Thank you, Father. 178 00:10:02,280 --> 00:10:04,399 BELL RINGS Oh, is that the time? 179 00:10:04,400 --> 00:10:07,720 I'll head over to the hall now. I did promise Mrs Goodfellow. 180 00:10:09,320 --> 00:10:11,720 Oh, she didn't want any lunch then? 181 00:10:26,320 --> 00:10:29,160 GASPS 182 00:10:39,680 --> 00:10:41,799 The victim was a Miss Catherine Glover, sir. 183 00:10:41,800 --> 00:10:43,639 Unmarried, no known relatives. 184 00:10:43,640 --> 00:10:46,599 She taught modern languages at St Bernadette's Ladies College. 185 00:10:46,600 --> 00:10:48,799 Moved to Kembleford about three years ago. 186 00:10:48,800 --> 00:10:52,320 She was clearly stabbed, but I can't see an obvious murder weapon. 187 00:10:53,600 --> 00:10:57,359 Although there seems to be no shortage of sharp objects in here. 188 00:10:57,360 --> 00:10:59,799 Chief Inspector... 189 00:10:59,800 --> 00:11:04,399 Miss Glover's tapestry panel is the only one that has been defaced. 190 00:11:04,400 --> 00:11:06,879 Yes, thank you, Father. 191 00:11:06,880 --> 00:11:08,320 It was clearly personal. 192 00:11:12,600 --> 00:11:15,440 The Times crossword. I barely get halfway through it. 193 00:11:17,040 --> 00:11:19,120 Poetry, sir. Curious. 194 00:11:20,840 --> 00:11:22,079 What is, Father? 195 00:11:22,080 --> 00:11:24,520 The handwriting's different on the crossword. 196 00:11:25,760 --> 00:11:28,279 A gift from a lover, maybe? 197 00:11:28,280 --> 00:11:32,279 Catherine wasn't stepping out with anyone. 198 00:11:32,280 --> 00:11:34,359 I'd have known. 199 00:11:34,360 --> 00:11:36,639 Actually... 200 00:11:36,640 --> 00:11:38,760 there may have been someone. 201 00:11:44,240 --> 00:11:48,479 So you went for a walk during lunch alone, Professor? 202 00:11:48,480 --> 00:11:49,879 It's when I do my best thinking. 203 00:11:49,880 --> 00:11:52,039 But that's not a crime, Chief Inspector. 204 00:11:52,040 --> 00:11:55,279 Not unless you went via the village hall and killed Miss Glover. 205 00:11:55,280 --> 00:11:56,640 I hardly knew her. 206 00:11:57,920 --> 00:11:59,440 That's interesting... 207 00:12:01,080 --> 00:12:04,279 because this was found in her possession. 208 00:12:04,280 --> 00:12:08,120 That handwriting matches the samples we've seen of yours. 209 00:12:09,280 --> 00:12:11,799 Were you and Miss Glover lovers? 210 00:12:11,800 --> 00:12:14,079 No! We were just friends, that's all. 211 00:12:14,080 --> 00:12:17,640 A moment ago you hardly knew her and now you're writing her poetry. 212 00:12:18,680 --> 00:12:21,439 A witness saw you arguing before lunch. 213 00:12:21,440 --> 00:12:23,880 Were you afraid she'd expose your affair? 214 00:12:25,120 --> 00:12:26,679 Did you ensure that she wouldn't? 215 00:12:26,680 --> 00:12:29,759 No! I would never hurt Catherine. You've got it all wrong. 216 00:12:29,760 --> 00:12:31,280 Then what was it between you? 217 00:12:36,920 --> 00:12:40,600 This will go much better for you if you just co-operate. 218 00:12:41,880 --> 00:12:45,319 I'm sorry, Chief Inspector, but it really won't. 219 00:12:45,320 --> 00:12:47,279 I'm already under suspicion of murder. 220 00:12:47,280 --> 00:12:49,720 I won't have treason added to the mix, too. 221 00:12:52,440 --> 00:12:53,880 Amen. Amen. 222 00:12:56,280 --> 00:12:58,080 Thank you, Father. 223 00:12:59,440 --> 00:13:02,919 You should hear what people are saying about William and Catherine. 224 00:13:02,920 --> 00:13:04,760 And there's nothing I can do. 225 00:13:06,560 --> 00:13:08,200 What if he hangs? 226 00:13:09,520 --> 00:13:12,359 Martha, there you are. 227 00:13:12,360 --> 00:13:13,960 Come on, let's get you home. 228 00:13:15,080 --> 00:13:16,399 Father. 229 00:13:16,400 --> 00:13:19,279 I will visit the Professor tomorrow morning 230 00:13:19,280 --> 00:13:21,959 and attempt to give him some comfort. 231 00:13:21,960 --> 00:13:23,480 Thank you, Father. 232 00:13:28,600 --> 00:13:31,640 Actually, Father, you won't be allowed to visit him. 233 00:13:32,840 --> 00:13:34,679 Because he's not a man of faith? 234 00:13:34,680 --> 00:13:37,720 I'm not sure. Chief Inspector's instructions. 235 00:13:39,080 --> 00:13:43,719 Mrs Fitzgibbon is adamant that her husband did not kill Miss Glover. 236 00:13:43,720 --> 00:13:48,119 And she's right. He couldn't have. William has always hated violence. 237 00:13:48,120 --> 00:13:50,319 He didn't even take up arms during the war. 238 00:13:50,320 --> 00:13:52,359 He worked in the Communications Office. 239 00:13:52,360 --> 00:13:54,079 None of this makes sense, Father. 240 00:13:54,080 --> 00:13:56,839 Have you voiced your concerns to the Chief Inspector? 241 00:13:56,840 --> 00:13:59,879 Of course. He thinks my judgment is clouded, 242 00:13:59,880 --> 00:14:02,239 and I worry he's already made his mind up. 243 00:14:02,240 --> 00:14:04,639 That's why I need you, Father. 244 00:14:04,640 --> 00:14:07,159 My friend faces the gallows. 245 00:14:07,160 --> 00:14:09,040 Please help me find the real killer. 246 00:14:13,240 --> 00:14:16,319 You don't suppose Sergeant Goodfellow is wrong 247 00:14:16,320 --> 00:14:18,799 and William really did do it? 248 00:14:18,800 --> 00:14:22,239 Sergeant Goodfellow is an excellent policeman 249 00:14:22,240 --> 00:14:24,239 and I trust his judgment. 250 00:14:24,240 --> 00:14:27,239 If he believes that Professor Fitzgibbon is innocent, 251 00:14:27,240 --> 00:14:29,279 then it's worth exploring. 252 00:14:29,280 --> 00:14:32,919 Especially as there are a couple of things that bother me. 253 00:14:32,920 --> 00:14:34,439 Like what? 254 00:14:34,440 --> 00:14:36,480 The poem he wrote Miss Glover. 255 00:14:37,800 --> 00:14:40,399 Not very romantic. 256 00:14:40,400 --> 00:14:43,519 So you think he's telling the truth - they were just friends? 257 00:14:43,520 --> 00:14:45,559 Possibly. 258 00:14:45,560 --> 00:14:47,280 And the tapestry panel. 259 00:14:48,480 --> 00:14:51,159 Why would the Professor damage that? 260 00:14:51,160 --> 00:14:54,480 But if it wasn't him who killed Catherine, then who? 261 00:14:56,000 --> 00:14:59,040 Maybe we should leave it to the police to find out. 262 00:15:01,200 --> 00:15:04,959 It was Sergeant Goodfellow who asked for our help. 263 00:15:04,960 --> 00:15:07,799 Well, the sewing circle need our help too. 264 00:15:07,800 --> 00:15:10,319 The unveiling is tomorrow. 265 00:15:10,320 --> 00:15:13,200 Unless you want to tell Canon Fox it's cancelled. 266 00:15:14,600 --> 00:15:17,439 We will go down there and offer our services. 267 00:15:17,440 --> 00:15:19,039 Really? 268 00:15:19,040 --> 00:15:23,400 Miss Glover ruffled a lot of feathers within the sewing circle. 269 00:15:24,680 --> 00:15:26,920 Perhaps the killer is one of them. 270 00:15:30,960 --> 00:15:32,359 So... 271 00:15:32,360 --> 00:15:34,160 any leads on who's done it? 272 00:15:35,400 --> 00:15:38,839 What? I know Daniel would have asked you to investigate. 273 00:15:38,840 --> 00:15:41,079 He thinks very highly of you. 274 00:15:41,080 --> 00:15:42,840 Plus, you're here helping when... 275 00:15:43,800 --> 00:15:45,319 clearly you'd rather not be. 276 00:15:45,320 --> 00:15:46,680 BRENDA GROANS 277 00:15:47,720 --> 00:15:51,599 I presume you suspect one of the sewing circle. 278 00:15:51,600 --> 00:15:54,159 It seems the Sergeant is not the only Goodfellow 279 00:15:54,160 --> 00:15:56,360 with keen deduction skills. 280 00:15:59,160 --> 00:16:02,559 We understand that Catherine Glover recently replaced you 281 00:16:02,560 --> 00:16:04,959 as head of the sewing circle. 282 00:16:04,960 --> 00:16:06,960 Yes, at the last AGM. 283 00:16:07,920 --> 00:16:09,559 Not your decision? 284 00:16:09,560 --> 00:16:10,720 No. 285 00:16:11,880 --> 00:16:13,519 Wait, am I a suspect? 286 00:16:13,520 --> 00:16:15,439 Of course not. 287 00:16:15,440 --> 00:16:18,759 It does seem odd, though, that Miss Glover's details 288 00:16:18,760 --> 00:16:22,839 were swapped for yours on the information leaflet. 289 00:16:22,840 --> 00:16:24,959 It was just an error. 290 00:16:24,960 --> 00:16:29,799 Although, with Catherine not around, it looks like you're back in charge. 291 00:16:29,800 --> 00:16:32,959 Trust me, I'd much rather not be. 292 00:16:32,960 --> 00:16:34,919 I'm not sure we'll be finished on time. 293 00:16:34,920 --> 00:16:38,439 We've no Catherine, Martha's taken to her bed with the shock of it all 294 00:16:38,440 --> 00:16:40,840 and Judith hasn't even bothered to turn up! 295 00:16:46,240 --> 00:16:49,039 I thought Judith was meant to be their best sewer. 296 00:16:49,040 --> 00:16:52,079 And it's all hands on deck right now. 297 00:16:52,080 --> 00:16:54,839 Perhaps I'll pay a visit to Mrs Skelton. 298 00:16:54,840 --> 00:16:57,639 Aw! Urgh! 299 00:16:57,640 --> 00:17:00,839 Patience and practice, Miss Palmer. 300 00:17:00,840 --> 00:17:02,480 You'll soon get the hang of it. 301 00:17:06,960 --> 00:17:08,480 Mrs Goodfellow? LAUGHTER 302 00:17:11,120 --> 00:17:13,799 I'm telling you, sir, you've got the wrong man. 303 00:17:13,800 --> 00:17:15,119 William couldn't hurt a fly. 304 00:17:15,120 --> 00:17:16,600 Sir! 305 00:17:22,360 --> 00:17:23,559 HE SIGHS 306 00:17:23,560 --> 00:17:24,640 WF. 307 00:17:26,040 --> 00:17:28,880 William Fitzgibbon. You were saying, Sergeant? 308 00:17:30,680 --> 00:17:32,759 I think I need another chat with our professor, 309 00:17:32,760 --> 00:17:35,560 and this time he's going to give me some proper answers. 310 00:17:39,880 --> 00:17:41,399 Father... 311 00:17:41,400 --> 00:17:42,960 this is a surprise. 312 00:17:46,080 --> 00:17:47,360 Thank you, Alicia. 313 00:17:49,280 --> 00:17:50,399 Your housekeeper? 314 00:17:50,400 --> 00:17:51,799 Heavens, no! 315 00:17:51,800 --> 00:17:55,280 My great-niece. She's at college nearby and helps out a little. 316 00:17:56,920 --> 00:18:00,360 I like to surround myself with things that I'm proud of. 317 00:18:01,960 --> 00:18:04,000 So, what do you want? 318 00:18:06,280 --> 00:18:08,159 Erm... 319 00:18:08,160 --> 00:18:10,319 After the sad death of Miss Glover, 320 00:18:10,320 --> 00:18:12,480 I wanted to check that you were all right. 321 00:18:14,000 --> 00:18:17,079 I sense a certain ambivalence about the tapestry. 322 00:18:17,080 --> 00:18:21,039 The whole project is doomed. I won't be part of it any more. 323 00:18:21,040 --> 00:18:22,679 Won't... 324 00:18:22,680 --> 00:18:24,840 or can't, Mrs Skelton? 325 00:18:26,920 --> 00:18:29,319 Yesterday, you corrected people, 326 00:18:29,320 --> 00:18:31,880 but you didn't actually pick up a needle yourself. 327 00:18:32,960 --> 00:18:35,479 And you winced when you poured tea. 328 00:18:35,480 --> 00:18:37,439 Arthritis, I presume? 329 00:18:37,440 --> 00:18:39,440 You're extremely observant, Father. 330 00:18:41,040 --> 00:18:43,599 Not even Violet has realised yet. 331 00:18:43,600 --> 00:18:46,840 I did wonder how you managed to complete your tapestry panel... 332 00:18:48,160 --> 00:18:51,399 and then I noticed your great-niece's elaborate cuffs 333 00:18:51,400 --> 00:18:54,679 and I realised that you've been training a protege. 334 00:18:54,680 --> 00:18:57,599 I still design everything, 335 00:18:57,600 --> 00:18:59,399 coach her through the various stitches. 336 00:18:59,400 --> 00:19:03,120 But, yes, Alicia does the actual sewing back at school. 337 00:19:04,520 --> 00:19:08,119 It's just a shame she attends St Bernadette's. 338 00:19:08,120 --> 00:19:10,960 The same school that Miss Glover taught at? 339 00:19:12,240 --> 00:19:16,399 Catherine spotted her working on my last competition piece. 340 00:19:16,400 --> 00:19:19,679 She said I was a cheat, that she'd tell everyone about my arthritis, 341 00:19:19,680 --> 00:19:23,679 unless I supported her takeover bid at the AGM. 342 00:19:23,680 --> 00:19:26,079 You felt you had no choice? 343 00:19:26,080 --> 00:19:30,079 It's bad enough being unable to do the one thing that brings me joy, 344 00:19:30,080 --> 00:19:32,440 but to lose my place in the circle too... 345 00:19:34,080 --> 00:19:36,999 But with Miss Glover gone, your secret was safe. 346 00:19:37,000 --> 00:19:39,159 You think I killed her? 347 00:19:39,160 --> 00:19:40,840 Oh, please. 348 00:19:41,840 --> 00:19:43,599 I know, more than anyone, 349 00:19:43,600 --> 00:19:46,599 the devastation an untimely death can cause. 350 00:19:46,600 --> 00:19:50,400 Besides, that sewing club is my family. 351 00:19:51,640 --> 00:19:55,079 Then why don't you tell them about your condition? 352 00:19:55,080 --> 00:19:58,599 Mrs Goodfellow, I'm sure, would be supportive. 353 00:19:58,600 --> 00:20:00,760 I did feel terrible voting against her. 354 00:20:02,080 --> 00:20:04,119 First Catherine blackmails me, 355 00:20:04,120 --> 00:20:07,399 then she carries on with that spineless William. 356 00:20:07,400 --> 00:20:10,919 I've no idea why Martha put up with it. 357 00:20:10,920 --> 00:20:13,039 Mrs Fitzgibbon was aware of her husband 358 00:20:13,040 --> 00:20:15,080 and Miss Glover's relationship? 359 00:20:17,440 --> 00:20:20,000 So Martha knew about the affair? 360 00:20:21,320 --> 00:20:23,679 Mrs Goodfellow, is everything all right? 361 00:20:23,680 --> 00:20:26,679 No. I've just come from the station. 362 00:20:26,680 --> 00:20:29,319 William has been formally charged. 363 00:20:29,320 --> 00:20:32,840 Apparently, the murder weapon was one of his compasses. 364 00:20:34,800 --> 00:20:38,399 See? Maybe it was William after all. 365 00:20:38,400 --> 00:20:41,799 Sometimes we've just got to let the police do their job. 366 00:20:41,800 --> 00:20:43,679 Seriously? 367 00:20:43,680 --> 00:20:48,919 Strange that Mr Fitzgibbon would use something that was so obviously his. 368 00:20:48,920 --> 00:20:51,559 Martha would have had access to his compasses. 369 00:20:51,560 --> 00:20:53,440 She probably polishes them for him. 370 00:20:54,480 --> 00:20:58,279 So she kills the mistress and frames her cheating husband! 371 00:20:58,280 --> 00:21:02,080 It might be wise to have a word with Mrs Fitzgibbon. 372 00:21:03,360 --> 00:21:06,519 Find out why she chose to hide her knowledge 373 00:21:06,520 --> 00:21:09,759 of her husband's apparent infidelity. 374 00:21:09,760 --> 00:21:11,079 You two go on. 375 00:21:11,080 --> 00:21:14,599 Again? You'd rather do sewing than solve this? 376 00:21:14,600 --> 00:21:17,119 Actually, I'm meeting Edgar here shortly, 377 00:21:17,120 --> 00:21:20,960 whilst he takes a break from officially investigating the case. 378 00:21:29,120 --> 00:21:30,719 Sergeant? 379 00:21:30,720 --> 00:21:32,799 What are you doing with those? 380 00:21:32,800 --> 00:21:34,919 Just want to check in on William, sir. 381 00:21:34,920 --> 00:21:37,079 See if I can convince him to talk to us. 382 00:21:37,080 --> 00:21:40,400 There's no need. I've finally got what I need from him. 383 00:21:41,680 --> 00:21:44,559 I am sorry the way this turned out, Sergeant. 384 00:21:44,560 --> 00:21:45,879 Are you, though, sir? 385 00:21:45,880 --> 00:21:47,079 Excuse me? 386 00:21:47,080 --> 00:21:50,479 Have you even looked for any other suspects? Because Father Brown has. 387 00:21:50,480 --> 00:21:53,279 You talked to Father Brown about this case? 388 00:21:53,280 --> 00:21:55,039 I just aired my concerns, sir. 389 00:21:55,040 --> 00:21:57,680 Father Brown always keeps an open mind. 390 00:21:59,000 --> 00:22:00,919 I'd think very carefully about what you're saying, Sergeant, 391 00:22:00,920 --> 00:22:02,919 because it sounds like you're accusing me 392 00:22:02,920 --> 00:22:04,679 of not doing my job properly. 393 00:22:04,680 --> 00:22:06,439 No, sir. 394 00:22:06,440 --> 00:22:08,759 It's just, there has to be a different explanation. 395 00:22:08,760 --> 00:22:10,800 I know William couldn't have done this. 396 00:22:12,440 --> 00:22:14,319 Well, maybe you don't know your friend 397 00:22:14,320 --> 00:22:16,239 as well as you think you do, Sergeant. 398 00:22:16,240 --> 00:22:18,079 What do you mean, sir? 399 00:22:18,080 --> 00:22:21,039 No-one talks to Professor Fitzgibbon while he's here. Not you 400 00:22:21,040 --> 00:22:24,040 and certainly not Father Brown. Do I make myself clear? 401 00:22:26,240 --> 00:22:28,199 Yes, sir. 402 00:22:28,200 --> 00:22:31,999 We don't know which regiment this ruined insignia is for. 403 00:22:32,000 --> 00:22:35,199 Although Catherine probably has the original designs 404 00:22:35,200 --> 00:22:36,879 back at her cottage. 405 00:22:36,880 --> 00:22:38,120 Probably. 406 00:22:41,240 --> 00:22:43,559 I don't think he's coming. 407 00:22:43,560 --> 00:22:48,279 Your Chief Inspector. I presume that's who you're waiting for. 408 00:22:48,280 --> 00:22:50,639 We were meant to be having lunch. 409 00:22:50,640 --> 00:22:54,359 You wouldn't believe the lunches Daniel has missed over the years. 410 00:22:54,360 --> 00:22:56,039 And the dinners. 411 00:22:56,040 --> 00:22:58,160 And the suppers too, come to think of it. 412 00:22:59,160 --> 00:23:01,439 It was actually quite important. 413 00:23:01,440 --> 00:23:05,319 I'm afraid no matter what it is, the job will always come first. 414 00:23:05,320 --> 00:23:07,199 That's the sacrifice you have to make 415 00:23:07,200 --> 00:23:10,199 for falling in love with a policeman. 416 00:23:10,200 --> 00:23:13,159 Why did no-one inform me there's been... 417 00:23:13,160 --> 00:23:15,119 a murder! 418 00:23:15,120 --> 00:23:16,999 What am I going to tell the dignitaries 419 00:23:17,000 --> 00:23:19,199 and journalists coming tomorrow? 420 00:23:19,200 --> 00:23:22,799 I've invited a reporter from the Gloucester Insider! 421 00:23:22,800 --> 00:23:24,719 The county press are coming?! 422 00:23:24,720 --> 00:23:26,400 This was meant to be my... 423 00:23:27,880 --> 00:23:30,399 Kembleford's big moment. 424 00:23:30,400 --> 00:23:31,920 But now... 425 00:23:34,120 --> 00:23:37,839 Will there even be a completed tapestry for me to unveil? 426 00:23:37,840 --> 00:23:39,559 Of course there will. 427 00:23:39,560 --> 00:23:43,439 Judith! We'll be certain to finish on time now. 428 00:23:43,440 --> 00:23:45,279 Actually... 429 00:23:45,280 --> 00:23:48,920 before we begin, there's something I need to tell you all. 430 00:23:56,160 --> 00:23:57,519 Mrs Devine? 431 00:23:57,520 --> 00:23:59,999 I thought you were meeting the Chief Inspector? 432 00:24:00,000 --> 00:24:02,839 Change of plan. I'm heading to Catherine's. 433 00:24:02,840 --> 00:24:05,559 Oh! So you are investigating! I knew it! 434 00:24:05,560 --> 00:24:08,399 No, we need her original plans. 435 00:24:08,400 --> 00:24:11,679 We can't make out one of the damaged crests. 436 00:24:11,680 --> 00:24:13,759 Did you manage to speak to Martha? 437 00:24:13,760 --> 00:24:15,680 No answer, I'm afraid. 438 00:24:17,560 --> 00:24:19,200 I really should... 439 00:24:23,240 --> 00:24:25,920 It looks like someone's beat us to it. 440 00:24:40,080 --> 00:24:41,920 Someone's looking for something. 441 00:24:43,400 --> 00:24:45,440 FLOORBOARDS CREAK 442 00:24:53,840 --> 00:24:55,240 Mrs Fitzgibbon. 443 00:24:58,680 --> 00:25:02,279 I found some poems William had received hidden in his tie drawer 444 00:25:02,280 --> 00:25:04,520 and recognised Catherine's handwriting. 445 00:25:06,680 --> 00:25:08,320 But he wouldn't have killed her. 446 00:25:09,320 --> 00:25:14,439 Maybe not, but their affair would also provide a motive for you. 447 00:25:14,440 --> 00:25:16,879 I'd never... 448 00:25:16,880 --> 00:25:19,800 No, no, no. No, I didn't need to. 449 00:25:21,440 --> 00:25:23,959 Catherine may have been on his level intellectually, 450 00:25:23,960 --> 00:25:25,959 but she was a loose cannon. 451 00:25:25,960 --> 00:25:28,599 She could never have looked after him properly. 452 00:25:28,600 --> 00:25:31,120 No. I was sure that it would run its course. 453 00:25:32,240 --> 00:25:33,640 Besides... 454 00:25:34,600 --> 00:25:37,119 I'd found my own way to get a little revenge. 455 00:25:37,120 --> 00:25:39,200 You changed the name on the leaflet. 456 00:25:40,320 --> 00:25:41,880 I couldn't resist. 457 00:25:42,960 --> 00:25:45,239 But that's all I did, I swear. 458 00:25:45,240 --> 00:25:47,319 Then why hide away? 459 00:25:47,320 --> 00:25:48,799 The sewing circle needs you. 460 00:25:48,800 --> 00:25:51,599 No, I wasn't hiding, I was trying to help William. 461 00:25:51,600 --> 00:25:53,519 I thought I might find some more evidence here 462 00:25:53,520 --> 00:25:55,359 pointing to the real killer. 463 00:25:55,360 --> 00:25:57,440 Well, did you find anything? 464 00:25:59,160 --> 00:26:00,680 More poems. 465 00:26:01,960 --> 00:26:04,960 It seems they'd written each other quite the anthology. 466 00:26:08,840 --> 00:26:10,080 Again... 467 00:26:11,360 --> 00:26:13,799 not very romantic. 468 00:26:13,800 --> 00:26:16,039 This was with them. 469 00:26:16,040 --> 00:26:17,360 On her bedside table. 470 00:26:18,560 --> 00:26:20,199 It's William's. 471 00:26:20,200 --> 00:26:23,359 I'd recognise it anywhere from the broken teeth. 472 00:26:23,360 --> 00:26:25,359 Yes. It looks like the comb 473 00:26:25,360 --> 00:26:28,759 that the Professor dropped in the village hall. 474 00:26:28,760 --> 00:26:30,040 But it's not the same one. 475 00:26:31,560 --> 00:26:33,719 The colouring's slightly different. 476 00:26:33,720 --> 00:26:37,320 So why are the teeth damaged in exactly the same way? 477 00:26:39,560 --> 00:26:41,560 Because it's not a comb. 478 00:26:44,480 --> 00:26:46,840 That's a decoding device? 479 00:26:47,960 --> 00:26:50,320 It's a Cardan grille, Miss Palmer. 480 00:26:51,800 --> 00:26:56,439 The broken teeth align with individual letters, 481 00:26:56,440 --> 00:26:57,959 spelling out words, 482 00:26:57,960 --> 00:27:02,679 which is why Miss Glover and the Professor had one each. 483 00:27:02,680 --> 00:27:08,239 The poem is just a body of text to conceal their secret conversation. 484 00:27:08,240 --> 00:27:10,319 And you can decipher it? 485 00:27:10,320 --> 00:27:12,279 Theoretically, yes. 486 00:27:12,280 --> 00:27:13,840 But it may take some time. 487 00:27:15,960 --> 00:27:18,079 Trust me, if there is anything in those poems 488 00:27:18,080 --> 00:27:20,680 that could help William, Father Brown will find it. 489 00:27:22,640 --> 00:27:26,279 I can't believe it. It looks like it might actually be ready in time. 490 00:27:26,280 --> 00:27:28,679 Oh, Martha, I'm so glad you came. 491 00:27:28,680 --> 00:27:32,799 Nice repair work. I trust you used a linen support patch? 492 00:27:32,800 --> 00:27:34,839 That was my idea. 493 00:27:34,840 --> 00:27:37,159 I'm just sorry I couldn't do the actual sewing. 494 00:27:37,160 --> 00:27:41,079 We're happy to have you as our expert adviser. 495 00:27:41,080 --> 00:27:45,119 It's a pity about this last insignia, however. 496 00:27:45,120 --> 00:27:47,159 Any luck on finding Catherine's designs? 497 00:27:47,160 --> 00:27:49,119 Sorry, I looked everywhere. 498 00:27:49,120 --> 00:27:54,319 I so wanted to restore Catherine's panel exactly how she intended it. 499 00:27:54,320 --> 00:27:57,359 She may have had her faults, but... 500 00:27:57,360 --> 00:27:59,999 this whole project wouldn't have happened without her. 501 00:28:00,000 --> 00:28:02,919 It's a shame she won't be part of the unveiling. 502 00:28:02,920 --> 00:28:05,440 Actually, maybe she could. 503 00:28:13,280 --> 00:28:14,640 Oh. 504 00:28:15,600 --> 00:28:17,040 Father Brown! 505 00:28:19,280 --> 00:28:21,359 Have you been down here all night? 506 00:28:21,360 --> 00:28:23,839 It would appear so. 507 00:28:23,840 --> 00:28:25,360 Did you find anything? 508 00:28:26,680 --> 00:28:29,399 Professor Fitzgibbon and Miss Glover 509 00:28:29,400 --> 00:28:31,840 were ex-colleagues, not lovers. 510 00:28:33,080 --> 00:28:36,279 These refer to their time working together during the war. 511 00:28:36,280 --> 00:28:38,039 But why hide that? 512 00:28:38,040 --> 00:28:40,080 Because their work was top secret. 513 00:28:41,160 --> 00:28:43,679 Talking about it would have been a violation 514 00:28:43,680 --> 00:28:45,639 of the Official Secrets Act. 515 00:28:45,640 --> 00:28:48,279 The argument I overheard. 516 00:28:48,280 --> 00:28:50,719 It wasn't about Catherine exposing an affair, 517 00:28:50,720 --> 00:28:53,439 it was about her exposing their war work. 518 00:28:53,440 --> 00:28:56,800 I believe so. It still gives William a strong motive. 519 00:28:58,200 --> 00:29:00,639 And why would Catherine decide to tell people about it 520 00:29:00,640 --> 00:29:02,199 after all this time? 521 00:29:02,200 --> 00:29:06,400 I don't know, Miss Palmer, but Professor Fitzgibbon might. 522 00:29:08,640 --> 00:29:10,519 Oh, Father. 523 00:29:10,520 --> 00:29:12,359 We need you at St Mary's. 524 00:29:12,360 --> 00:29:15,719 Canon Fox is due any minute to go through the order of events. 525 00:29:15,720 --> 00:29:17,559 Oh, it's the unveiling today! 526 00:29:17,560 --> 00:29:20,319 Of course it's the unveiling today, Brenda! 527 00:29:20,320 --> 00:29:22,599 Oh, you've renamed it after Catherine. 528 00:29:22,600 --> 00:29:26,159 The circle thought we could make today something of a tribute to her. 529 00:29:26,160 --> 00:29:28,839 That's a kind gesture. Mm. 530 00:29:28,840 --> 00:29:30,399 But unfortunately, 531 00:29:30,400 --> 00:29:33,639 I'm going to have to see you there shortly, Mrs Devine. 532 00:29:33,640 --> 00:29:34,960 Oh. 533 00:29:35,920 --> 00:29:38,680 But what will I tell Canon Fox? Father?! 534 00:29:42,040 --> 00:29:43,799 I'm sorry, Father. 535 00:29:43,800 --> 00:29:46,119 William still isn't meant to be receiving any visitors. 536 00:29:46,120 --> 00:29:49,639 I understand, Sergeant, but I believe that he does hold the key 537 00:29:49,640 --> 00:29:52,119 to finding Miss Glover's murderer. 538 00:29:52,120 --> 00:29:54,680 The Chief Inspector gave me a direct order. Oh. 539 00:29:56,160 --> 00:29:59,120 Well, I would never want to put you in a difficult position, Sergeant. 540 00:30:00,560 --> 00:30:03,719 You know he faces the Magistrates' later this morning. 541 00:30:03,720 --> 00:30:06,759 William won't cope being remanded to a real prison. 542 00:30:06,760 --> 00:30:08,879 So... 543 00:30:08,880 --> 00:30:11,320 if you really think this will help, Father... 544 00:30:12,760 --> 00:30:14,960 But, please, let's make this quick. 545 00:30:17,920 --> 00:30:22,319 Father Brown will be joining us any moment, Canon Fox. 546 00:30:22,320 --> 00:30:24,279 Why don't you take a look at the tapestry 547 00:30:24,280 --> 00:30:26,239 before everyone else arrives? 548 00:30:26,240 --> 00:30:27,879 Of course. 549 00:30:27,880 --> 00:30:30,160 I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. 550 00:30:31,680 --> 00:30:33,240 On second thoughts... 551 00:30:34,200 --> 00:30:36,839 why don't you have a nice cup of tea first? 552 00:30:36,840 --> 00:30:38,640 Excuse me? It's just... 553 00:30:39,600 --> 00:30:42,119 you should lubricate your vocal cords. 554 00:30:42,120 --> 00:30:44,839 It's very important before a big speech. 555 00:30:44,840 --> 00:30:46,840 Trust me, I'm an actress. 556 00:30:48,400 --> 00:30:49,599 What is going on? 557 00:30:49,600 --> 00:30:52,079 It's the tapestry - it's missing! 558 00:30:52,080 --> 00:30:53,720 Oh, no. 559 00:30:55,760 --> 00:30:58,680 As far as I can make out, in my ignorance... 560 00:31:00,200 --> 00:31:02,439 you decrypted Nazi radio codes 561 00:31:02,440 --> 00:31:06,440 and Miss Glover deciphered and translated German intercepts. 562 00:31:08,560 --> 00:31:11,240 We should never have taken such a risk writing these. 563 00:31:13,000 --> 00:31:15,959 You were a great support to Miss Glover. 564 00:31:15,960 --> 00:31:18,319 She was a genius. 565 00:31:18,320 --> 00:31:21,599 Eidetic memory, unparalleled linguistics skills. 566 00:31:21,600 --> 00:31:25,479 But like so many geniuses, she was also troubled. 567 00:31:25,480 --> 00:31:29,239 Once she got a notion in her head she became completely fixated on it, 568 00:31:29,240 --> 00:31:31,239 to the detriment of everything else. 569 00:31:31,240 --> 00:31:34,079 Hence her insistence on creating the tapestry? 570 00:31:34,080 --> 00:31:36,519 At least that was a positive obsession. 571 00:31:36,520 --> 00:31:39,719 She spent hours researching local regiments and their histories. 572 00:31:39,720 --> 00:31:41,999 I've never seen her so happy. 573 00:31:42,000 --> 00:31:44,879 Yet, in the days before her death... 574 00:31:44,880 --> 00:31:47,120 she become agitated. 575 00:31:51,440 --> 00:31:54,120 Professor, I admire your sense of duty. 576 00:31:55,560 --> 00:31:58,039 You have remained loyal to your country 577 00:31:58,040 --> 00:32:00,039 and to the Official Secrets Act. 578 00:32:00,040 --> 00:32:02,039 But you face the gallows. 579 00:32:02,040 --> 00:32:03,839 I took an oath, Father. 580 00:32:03,840 --> 00:32:05,040 I understand. 581 00:32:06,200 --> 00:32:09,999 But if you are indeed innocent, as I believe you are, 582 00:32:10,000 --> 00:32:14,240 then there is still a killer loose in Kembleford, and I need your help. 583 00:32:18,200 --> 00:32:21,559 A week or so ago, during her research, 584 00:32:21,560 --> 00:32:23,279 Catherine came across an account 585 00:32:23,280 --> 00:32:26,319 of a Luftwaffe air strike on a naval vessel. 586 00:32:26,320 --> 00:32:28,279 Many lives lost. 587 00:32:28,280 --> 00:32:30,520 The problem was, she recognised it. 588 00:32:31,680 --> 00:32:35,639 She had translated the German intercepts relating to the attack. 589 00:32:35,640 --> 00:32:38,159 And she became obsessed with the idea that somehow she had 590 00:32:38,160 --> 00:32:40,720 made a mistake, got details of their plans wrong. 591 00:32:41,960 --> 00:32:45,400 She believed that it could have been prevented but for her error? Mm. 592 00:32:46,760 --> 00:32:50,479 I tried to convince her otherwise, but she wouldn't listen. 593 00:32:50,480 --> 00:32:53,919 She told me she planned to make a speech at the unveiling, 594 00:32:53,920 --> 00:32:56,719 telling everyone publicly what she had done. 595 00:32:56,720 --> 00:32:58,960 Which is why she promoted the unveiling. 596 00:33:00,080 --> 00:33:01,919 I begged her not to do it. 597 00:33:01,920 --> 00:33:05,679 She could have faced life imprisonment. Execution, even. 598 00:33:05,680 --> 00:33:08,159 But she was so desperate for atonement. 599 00:33:08,160 --> 00:33:11,080 She'd even embroidered the ship's badge on her tapestry. 600 00:33:12,240 --> 00:33:13,999 The damaged insignia. 601 00:33:14,000 --> 00:33:17,399 Professor, do you happen to remember the name of the vessel? 602 00:33:17,400 --> 00:33:20,120 Mm. The HMS Lionheart. It was an aircraft carrier. 603 00:33:21,280 --> 00:33:23,679 I kept telling Catherine that nobody else would blame her 604 00:33:23,680 --> 00:33:25,360 for what had happened. 605 00:33:27,440 --> 00:33:29,600 I'm afraid I don't think that's true. 606 00:33:35,240 --> 00:33:36,479 Miss Palmer? 607 00:33:36,480 --> 00:33:39,039 Father Brown, the tapestry has been stolen 608 00:33:39,040 --> 00:33:41,439 and Mrs Devine is having kittens. 609 00:33:41,440 --> 00:33:44,680 It makes no sense, Father. Who'd want to ruin an event like this? 610 00:33:46,880 --> 00:33:49,040 The same person who killed Miss Glover. 611 00:33:57,160 --> 00:33:58,640 Mrs Skelton! 612 00:34:00,560 --> 00:34:01,919 No! 613 00:34:01,920 --> 00:34:03,959 Stay back, Father! 614 00:34:03,960 --> 00:34:08,039 A lot of people are waiting eagerly at St Mary's to see that tapestry. 615 00:34:08,040 --> 00:34:11,159 SHE LAUGHS And to praise 'Saint' Catherine?! 616 00:34:11,160 --> 00:34:13,959 I won't let them celebrate that woman! 617 00:34:13,960 --> 00:34:15,440 Because of your son? 618 00:34:17,560 --> 00:34:19,720 The photograph in your parlour. 619 00:34:21,560 --> 00:34:23,879 He's wearing the uniform of the Fleet Air Arm. 620 00:34:23,880 --> 00:34:25,759 He flew aeroplanes for the Navy. 621 00:34:25,760 --> 00:34:27,720 Nothing escapes you, Father, does it? 622 00:34:29,120 --> 00:34:32,559 I presume he was stationed aboard HMS Lionheart, 623 00:34:32,560 --> 00:34:35,720 the vessel Miss Glover believed was sunk because of her error. 624 00:34:37,240 --> 00:34:41,959 What a shock when you saw the ship's badge embroidered on her panel. 625 00:34:41,960 --> 00:34:45,159 I'd never spoken about James' passing to anyone. 626 00:34:45,160 --> 00:34:46,639 Ever. 627 00:34:46,640 --> 00:34:50,320 I had to know what Catherine's connection was to his ship. 628 00:34:52,800 --> 00:34:56,200 Those poor people on the HMS Lionheart. 629 00:34:57,720 --> 00:35:01,000 They died because of my mistake, Judith. 630 00:35:04,320 --> 00:35:07,040 You could have prevented the air strike? 631 00:35:08,440 --> 00:35:10,319 I believe so. 632 00:35:10,320 --> 00:35:13,080 I should have double checked my translation. 633 00:35:15,600 --> 00:35:19,839 You don't know what this has been like, having this eat away at me. 634 00:35:19,840 --> 00:35:21,519 I've barely slept in days. 635 00:35:21,520 --> 00:35:25,719 YOU'VE barely slept? What about the families of those that were killed? 636 00:35:25,720 --> 00:35:29,879 That's why I'm trying to make amends, admit my mistake. 637 00:35:29,880 --> 00:35:34,639 By embroidering a badge and making some self-pitying little speech? 638 00:35:34,640 --> 00:35:36,519 Why do I bother? 639 00:35:36,520 --> 00:35:39,599 Someone as cold as you could never understand how much pain I'm in. 640 00:35:39,600 --> 00:35:41,440 Oh, I understand more than you know. 641 00:35:47,600 --> 00:35:50,039 James was on that aircraft carrier. 642 00:35:50,040 --> 00:35:51,879 Your son?! 643 00:35:51,880 --> 00:35:53,760 He's dead because of you! 644 00:35:55,080 --> 00:36:00,079 Then I slashed her panel to destroy the ship's insignia. 645 00:36:00,080 --> 00:36:02,800 Because you were afraid it might be traced back to you? 646 00:36:04,240 --> 00:36:07,479 Catherine told me she wanted to be punished, Father. 647 00:36:07,480 --> 00:36:10,199 I simply gave her what she wanted. 648 00:36:10,200 --> 00:36:13,359 By appointing yourself judge, jury and executioner? 649 00:36:13,360 --> 00:36:18,559 She spent the whole war playing at puzzles, like it was a giant game! 650 00:36:18,560 --> 00:36:22,239 She never once thought about the lives that were depending on her. 651 00:36:22,240 --> 00:36:26,879 Miss Glover tried to make amends in her own unique way. 652 00:36:26,880 --> 00:36:31,079 If she'd paid more attention to her work, my son would still be alive! 653 00:36:31,080 --> 00:36:33,799 And now the unveiling is in her honour! 654 00:36:33,800 --> 00:36:37,240 Catherine Glover doesn't deserve any kind of legacy! 655 00:36:41,480 --> 00:36:43,280 SHE SOBS 656 00:36:50,640 --> 00:36:53,399 It's the man from the Insider. Time to start. 657 00:36:53,400 --> 00:36:57,679 Oh. Surely it's best to wait for Father Brown. 658 00:36:57,680 --> 00:36:59,199 Very well. 659 00:36:59,200 --> 00:37:01,040 But two minutes, no more. 660 00:37:02,200 --> 00:37:03,840 Cake? No. 661 00:37:19,880 --> 00:37:21,360 I'm so sorry, Father. 662 00:37:23,000 --> 00:37:25,120 I don't know what came over me. 663 00:37:26,400 --> 00:37:29,399 I only sorry you didn't show the same contrition 664 00:37:29,400 --> 00:37:31,119 over Miss Glover's death. 665 00:37:31,120 --> 00:37:32,960 She could have saved him. 666 00:37:33,920 --> 00:37:36,119 James didn't have to die. 667 00:37:36,120 --> 00:37:37,320 Neither did she. 668 00:37:39,600 --> 00:37:43,359 People like Catherine Glover were merely trying to do their duty 669 00:37:43,360 --> 00:37:46,600 under incredibly difficult circumstances. 670 00:37:47,880 --> 00:37:50,479 The only people responsible for your son's death 671 00:37:50,480 --> 00:37:52,839 were the men who attacked that ship. 672 00:37:52,840 --> 00:37:54,680 And deep down, you know that. 673 00:37:58,720 --> 00:38:01,760 I didn't even have a body to bury, Father. 674 00:38:03,960 --> 00:38:07,920 I tried to harden myself, ignore the pain. 675 00:38:09,360 --> 00:38:12,040 But it was just sitting inside me... 676 00:38:13,280 --> 00:38:15,160 waiting to explode. 677 00:38:19,000 --> 00:38:20,240 What have I done? 678 00:38:21,640 --> 00:38:25,119 You need to go to the police and confess, 679 00:38:25,120 --> 00:38:28,519 because there are souls to be saved. 680 00:38:28,520 --> 00:38:30,519 Yours... 681 00:38:30,520 --> 00:38:32,759 and Professor Fitzgibbon's. 682 00:38:32,760 --> 00:38:35,240 I never meant for William to take the blame. 683 00:38:37,000 --> 00:38:41,800 I always taught James to take responsibility for his actions. 684 00:38:46,520 --> 00:38:47,840 Father... 685 00:38:48,880 --> 00:38:50,800 how good are you at sewing? 686 00:38:59,800 --> 00:39:03,119 Ladies and gentlemen, if you would like to gather by the tapestry, 687 00:39:03,120 --> 00:39:06,839 and I will say a few words about this worthy project. 688 00:39:06,840 --> 00:39:08,239 But... 689 00:39:08,240 --> 00:39:10,359 I don't understand. 690 00:39:10,360 --> 00:39:11,680 Where has it gone? 691 00:39:13,760 --> 00:39:18,200 Oh, I'm afraid there appears to have been a slight issue. 692 00:39:19,440 --> 00:39:22,920 Clearly, we will have to postpone the unveiling until... 693 00:39:24,320 --> 00:39:25,840 Until... 694 00:39:32,880 --> 00:39:34,720 APPLAUSE 695 00:39:38,280 --> 00:39:40,200 Thank you, Father. 696 00:39:46,560 --> 00:39:48,919 Thank you for not giving up on me, Daniel. 697 00:39:48,920 --> 00:39:51,119 You can pay my back at our next meeting. 698 00:39:51,120 --> 00:39:52,640 Drinks are on you, William! 699 00:39:57,960 --> 00:40:00,559 Everything all right, sir? 700 00:40:00,560 --> 00:40:02,120 No, Sergeant. 701 00:40:03,440 --> 00:40:05,760 I explicitly said no visitors. 702 00:40:07,480 --> 00:40:10,239 This case contained highly sensitive information 703 00:40:10,240 --> 00:40:12,679 pertinent to the Official Secrets Act. 704 00:40:12,680 --> 00:40:15,719 Special Branch are expecting a full report 705 00:40:15,720 --> 00:40:18,879 and I have to explain how the local priest 706 00:40:18,880 --> 00:40:21,360 got involved in matters of national importance. 707 00:40:22,680 --> 00:40:24,119 I'm sorry, sir. 708 00:40:24,120 --> 00:40:25,600 That's not enough this time. 709 00:40:27,480 --> 00:40:29,399 I have no choice. 710 00:40:29,400 --> 00:40:32,360 I'm suspending you, pending a formal discipline enquiry. 711 00:40:33,960 --> 00:40:37,079 You'll need to hand in your warrant card by the end of the day. 712 00:40:37,080 --> 00:40:38,800 That'll be all. 713 00:40:48,760 --> 00:40:51,639 This is Judith's son's badge? 714 00:40:51,640 --> 00:40:52,960 From his uniform. 715 00:40:54,440 --> 00:40:59,639 Mrs Skelton insisted we have it to complete Miss Glover's tapestry. 716 00:40:59,640 --> 00:41:01,720 I think Catherine would have been proud. 717 00:41:05,440 --> 00:41:06,839 Daniel! 718 00:41:06,840 --> 00:41:10,359 There's something I need to say... I've got news. You go first. 719 00:41:10,360 --> 00:41:13,639 The ladies have officially reinstated me 720 00:41:13,640 --> 00:41:15,279 to head of the sewing circle! 721 00:41:15,280 --> 00:41:18,039 Oh, Vi, that's brilliant news! 722 00:41:18,040 --> 00:41:20,159 What were you going to say? 723 00:41:20,160 --> 00:41:23,520 It was nothing important. Let's just enjoy your day. 724 00:41:25,520 --> 00:41:29,119 If the Sergeant's here, where's the Chief Inspector? 725 00:41:29,120 --> 00:41:31,319 A good question. 726 00:41:31,320 --> 00:41:32,560 Excuse me. 727 00:41:34,320 --> 00:41:37,560 This is more than just wedding worries, isn't it, Father? 728 00:41:44,280 --> 00:41:47,279 You made me look a fool, Father. 729 00:41:47,280 --> 00:41:49,399 I apologise. 730 00:41:49,400 --> 00:41:50,879 That was not my intention. 731 00:41:50,880 --> 00:41:52,240 Oh, it never is. But your... 732 00:41:53,600 --> 00:41:58,320 your escapades could well have cost me my chance at becoming... 733 00:41:59,280 --> 00:42:00,720 bishop! 734 00:42:06,640 --> 00:42:08,080 KNOCK ON DOOR 735 00:42:09,720 --> 00:42:13,279 Oh, Isabel. I thought you were at the church. 736 00:42:13,280 --> 00:42:16,799 I was. I had hoped you might meet me. 737 00:42:16,800 --> 00:42:18,319 We have a lot to discuss. 738 00:42:18,320 --> 00:42:20,160 Yes. I meant to, it's just... 739 00:42:24,120 --> 00:42:26,600 my father seems to have secured me a promotion. 740 00:42:27,600 --> 00:42:29,999 Oh, Edgar! 741 00:42:30,000 --> 00:42:31,520 Congratulations! 742 00:42:32,960 --> 00:42:34,680 The job is with Special Branch... 743 00:42:35,640 --> 00:42:37,879 in London. 744 00:42:37,880 --> 00:42:39,719 Oh. 745 00:42:39,720 --> 00:42:41,919 Yes. I'll... 746 00:42:41,920 --> 00:42:44,040 I'll be turning it down, of course. 747 00:42:45,520 --> 00:42:47,760 But what about your father? 748 00:42:49,080 --> 00:42:50,760 Your career? 749 00:42:53,520 --> 00:42:54,600 Well... 750 00:42:56,080 --> 00:42:57,959 you won't want to leave your beloved Kembleford 751 00:42:57,960 --> 00:42:59,440 and I don't want to leave you. 752 00:43:01,040 --> 00:43:02,560 It's simple. 753 00:43:03,840 --> 00:43:05,320 Maybe not. 754 00:43:06,760 --> 00:43:10,839 This village has been my home for many happy years. 755 00:43:10,840 --> 00:43:12,080 I do love it. 756 00:43:14,200 --> 00:43:17,319 But I love you more, Edgar. 757 00:43:17,320 --> 00:43:19,679 I don't... What are you saying? 758 00:43:19,680 --> 00:43:23,279 This is a brilliant opportunity. 759 00:43:23,280 --> 00:43:25,120 And one you deserve. 760 00:43:26,800 --> 00:43:28,680 You should take the job... 761 00:43:30,240 --> 00:43:33,319 and we'll move down to London... 762 00:43:33,320 --> 00:43:34,399 together. 763 00:43:34,400 --> 00:43:36,040 Oh! Oh, Isabel! 764 00:43:37,240 --> 00:43:39,079 Oh, thank you. 765 00:43:39,080 --> 00:43:40,879 Thank you. 766 00:43:40,880 --> 00:43:42,639 Oh, thank you. 767 00:43:42,640 --> 00:43:43,760 Thank you.