1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:04,520 CROWD CHEERING 2 00:00:06,680 --> 00:00:08,520 Keep moving! Stay on your toes! 3 00:00:35,880 --> 00:00:38,040 I've always had a weakness for powerful men. 4 00:00:45,080 --> 00:00:47,120 Go on, son! Get him out, take him out! Do it! 5 00:01:40,360 --> 00:01:42,760 Ah, you should have been there, Father. 6 00:01:42,800 --> 00:01:44,119 Seen it close up. 7 00:01:44,120 --> 00:01:45,120 What a fight! 8 00:01:46,240 --> 00:01:47,520 Third straight knockout. 9 00:01:48,760 --> 00:01:51,480 Connor McNeive, now, he was class opposition, 10 00:01:51,520 --> 00:01:53,520 and my boy laid him out in four. 11 00:01:53,560 --> 00:01:55,239 Now that takes some guts. 12 00:01:55,240 --> 00:01:56,240 Takes some heart. 13 00:01:57,360 --> 00:01:59,000 I remember the first time I saw him box. 14 00:01:59,040 --> 00:02:01,200 Oh, he was a cheeky little sod, wasn't he, eh? 15 00:02:01,240 --> 00:02:03,480 Always looking for trouble. 16 00:02:03,520 --> 00:02:04,880 This club has changed his life. 17 00:02:06,120 --> 00:02:08,320 It's like most of the lads. 18 00:02:08,360 --> 00:02:10,320 All they need is someone to believe in them. 19 00:02:11,440 --> 00:02:12,879 Jeb came good. 20 00:02:12,880 --> 00:02:14,320 Did us both proud. 21 00:02:14,360 --> 00:02:16,240 Do you know, the phone hasn't stopped ringing? 22 00:02:16,280 --> 00:02:18,160 They all want a piece of The Chedworth Cyclone. 23 00:02:21,120 --> 00:02:24,399 Hey, hey, hey! I thought I told you to rest up? 24 00:02:24,400 --> 00:02:27,920 Brought you this. First amateur trophy I ever won. 25 00:02:27,960 --> 00:02:30,296 You can put it on the shelf, in case I get too big for my boots. 26 00:02:30,320 --> 00:02:32,920 Well, er... Yeah, I might just find room for it. 27 00:02:34,600 --> 00:02:36,480 The padre's here for a debrief. 28 00:02:36,520 --> 00:02:38,160 I hear it was quite a fight. 29 00:02:38,200 --> 00:02:40,439 Not bad for a boy with no prospects. 30 00:02:40,440 --> 00:02:42,680 I thought you got lucky, Jeb. 31 00:02:42,720 --> 00:02:44,519 Sorry? Something you want to say to my face? 32 00:02:44,520 --> 00:02:47,240 Here he is! The man of the moment. 33 00:02:47,280 --> 00:02:48,960 Just thought I'd see how you're holding up. 34 00:02:49,000 --> 00:02:50,360 I'm doing good thanks, Mr Nelson. 35 00:02:50,400 --> 00:02:52,759 Good. I told you, didn't I? 36 00:02:52,760 --> 00:02:54,280 This lad is going all the way. 37 00:02:55,520 --> 00:02:57,919 What's all this? Bells of St Mary's? 38 00:02:57,920 --> 00:03:00,359 Father Brown's a big supporter of the club. 39 00:03:00,360 --> 00:03:03,080 The church sponsored Jeb as an amateur. 40 00:03:03,120 --> 00:03:05,120 Keeping these boys on the straight and narrow, eh? 41 00:03:06,680 --> 00:03:08,480 I'm here if they need me. 42 00:03:08,520 --> 00:03:10,919 Mr Nelson's our London promoter. 43 00:03:10,920 --> 00:03:13,120 I've been sorting out your next bout. 44 00:03:13,160 --> 00:03:15,560 Well, I think what the lad needs now is some RandR. 45 00:03:15,600 --> 00:03:18,039 A crack at a title. Southern Area Belt. 46 00:03:18,040 --> 00:03:20,640 You will be taking on Bethnal Green's finest. 47 00:03:20,680 --> 00:03:21,840 Devon Hoyle? 48 00:03:21,880 --> 00:03:23,920 Seven straight wins, son. You've earned it. 49 00:03:23,960 --> 00:03:25,520 Course he has. 50 00:03:25,560 --> 00:03:28,599 You stick with me, boy. I'll make you bigger than Freddie Mills. 51 00:03:28,600 --> 00:03:31,000 Any news on the venue? 52 00:03:31,040 --> 00:03:35,080 I was thinking of Cheltenham Town Hall. Decent purse, home advantage. 53 00:03:35,120 --> 00:03:37,160 Place will be a sell-out. 54 00:03:37,200 --> 00:03:39,720 I doubt you'd get a licence. 55 00:03:39,760 --> 00:03:41,080 Well, I'm working on that one. 56 00:03:48,320 --> 00:03:49,599 Don't take it personally. 57 00:03:49,600 --> 00:03:51,120 We were getting on so well. 58 00:03:51,160 --> 00:03:52,160 Yeah, weren't we? 59 00:04:06,280 --> 00:04:08,240 That title bout was mine, that was. 60 00:04:08,280 --> 00:04:09,800 I'm still a decent prospect. 61 00:04:09,840 --> 00:04:11,640 Top flight, pound for pound. 62 00:04:11,680 --> 00:04:13,296 Yeah, well, I've heard you're washed up, Roy. 63 00:04:13,320 --> 00:04:14,800 Bit too fond of the old grog. 64 00:04:14,840 --> 00:04:16,800 Just give us a fight on the undercard then, yeah? 65 00:04:16,840 --> 00:04:18,359 An opener for Jeb. 66 00:04:18,360 --> 00:04:20,560 Please, Mr Nelson? I need this. 67 00:04:20,600 --> 00:04:22,160 I've got my reputation to consider. 68 00:04:24,280 --> 00:04:26,240 I've been your eyes and ears in that gym, I have. 69 00:04:26,280 --> 00:04:27,776 Does that not count for anything at all? 70 00:04:27,800 --> 00:04:29,119 Look, if you're that desperate, 71 00:04:29,120 --> 00:04:31,360 I could always throw a bit more door work your way. 72 00:04:31,400 --> 00:04:32,640 How does that grab you? 73 00:04:45,480 --> 00:04:47,600 So, this boxer of yours must be something special. 74 00:04:47,640 --> 00:04:49,240 The fight's already a sell-out. 75 00:04:49,280 --> 00:04:50,640 He was a gifted amateur. 76 00:04:51,880 --> 00:04:55,320 Well, good thing I've managed to bag us some front-row seats. 77 00:04:55,360 --> 00:04:57,360 Boxing is a pursuit of reprobates. 78 00:04:57,400 --> 00:04:58,360 Poppycock! 79 00:04:58,400 --> 00:05:01,800 And why the church ever sponsored Jeb Cornish, I will never know. 80 00:05:01,840 --> 00:05:04,440 You've clearly never heard of the Queensberry rules. 81 00:05:04,480 --> 00:05:07,719 Builds moral fibre. Isn't that right, Father? 82 00:05:07,720 --> 00:05:11,040 I've always thought boxing has a certain purity to it. 83 00:05:11,080 --> 00:05:14,200 And since when has pugilism been a pastime of yours? 84 00:05:14,240 --> 00:05:17,519 Well, I'm more intrigued by Dennis Nelson. 85 00:05:17,520 --> 00:05:18,880 Ah, you've heard of him? 86 00:05:18,920 --> 00:05:20,359 Bit of a gangster by all accounts. 87 00:05:20,360 --> 00:05:21,799 Runs a string of Soho clubs. 88 00:05:21,800 --> 00:05:24,360 There! What did I tell you? Reprobates. 89 00:05:24,400 --> 00:05:26,800 Which is why I've agreed to keep an eye on Jeb's training. 90 00:05:28,480 --> 00:05:29,919 Pastoral care. 91 00:05:29,920 --> 00:05:31,239 Any chance of a lift? 92 00:05:31,240 --> 00:05:32,240 Hop in. 93 00:05:34,960 --> 00:05:38,560 That's it. 94 00:05:38,600 --> 00:05:40,879 Fast, straight punches. 95 00:05:40,880 --> 00:05:43,320 Hey, hey, hey! Easy, easy, easy! 96 00:05:43,360 --> 00:05:45,919 You bruise those knuckles, you're no use to anyone. 97 00:05:45,920 --> 00:05:47,920 Come to check on Joe Palooka, have you? 98 00:05:47,960 --> 00:05:49,319 How's he shaping up? 99 00:05:49,320 --> 00:05:50,160 Ha! 100 00:05:50,200 --> 00:05:53,000 He'll be lucky to make the weight with that big chip on his shoulder. 101 00:05:55,160 --> 00:05:57,840 Now, Hoyle's defence is the best in the business, right. 102 00:05:57,880 --> 00:06:00,959 He's big, he's strong, but you're quicker, right? 103 00:06:00,960 --> 00:06:02,960 Stay focused. That's it. 104 00:06:03,000 --> 00:06:04,799 Come on! That's it. 105 00:06:04,800 --> 00:06:05,960 Ah, just give us a minute. 106 00:06:07,040 --> 00:06:08,640 Hey! 107 00:06:08,680 --> 00:06:10,159 This is where it's won or lost. 108 00:06:10,160 --> 00:06:11,480 This is where it hurts, son. 109 00:06:11,520 --> 00:06:12,680 So you keep telling me. 110 00:06:14,800 --> 00:06:16,040 Right. 111 00:06:16,080 --> 00:06:17,480 On that punch ball. 112 00:06:17,520 --> 00:06:20,000 Come on, come on! Work those feet. 113 00:06:20,040 --> 00:06:21,840 I want you dancing like Nijinsky. 114 00:06:27,400 --> 00:06:29,960 He was late for training this morning. 115 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:32,040 I don't know why I bother, if his heart's not there. 116 00:06:33,480 --> 00:06:36,159 Perhaps you're working him too hard? 117 00:06:36,160 --> 00:06:38,840 I've less than a fortnight to lick him into shape. 118 00:06:38,880 --> 00:06:40,360 What if he's not ready? 119 00:06:40,400 --> 00:06:42,240 He'll have to be, won't he? 120 00:06:42,280 --> 00:06:43,920 Because you don't say no to Dennis Nelson. 121 00:06:47,480 --> 00:06:49,160 Just speak to him, will you, Father? 122 00:06:51,120 --> 00:06:53,200 Sort this out and leave the rest to me, eh. 123 00:07:01,320 --> 00:07:04,080 Teddy is hard to please. 124 00:07:04,120 --> 00:07:05,480 I can't seem to do anything right. 125 00:07:06,440 --> 00:07:08,360 There's a lot riding on this fight. 126 00:07:08,400 --> 00:07:09,880 You think I can't handle the pressure? 127 00:07:13,680 --> 00:07:16,160 He said that you were late for training this morning. 128 00:07:18,120 --> 00:07:21,160 If there's anything on your mind, 129 00:07:21,200 --> 00:07:22,440 you can talk to me. 130 00:07:25,480 --> 00:07:27,080 There's a girl. 131 00:07:27,120 --> 00:07:28,880 Someone I need to impress. 132 00:07:28,920 --> 00:07:31,120 The most beautiful girl I ever laid eyes on. 133 00:07:32,400 --> 00:07:35,160 Yes, well, that would be a tempting distraction. 134 00:07:35,200 --> 00:07:36,640 I'm seeing her again Thursday night. 135 00:07:37,640 --> 00:07:39,960 Teddy wouldn't approve. He says women and boxing don't mix. 136 00:07:41,040 --> 00:07:42,280 You sound smitten. 137 00:07:42,320 --> 00:07:43,999 I'm going to ask her to marry me - 138 00:07:44,000 --> 00:07:45,320 as soon as I win that belt. 139 00:07:45,360 --> 00:07:46,440 Hey, we'll need a priest. 140 00:07:49,240 --> 00:07:50,600 Perhaps I should meet her first. 141 00:07:50,640 --> 00:07:52,000 She'll be there at the fight. 142 00:07:52,040 --> 00:07:53,200 Can't get enough of me. 143 00:08:19,480 --> 00:08:21,319 Jab! That's right, jab. 144 00:08:21,320 --> 00:08:22,559 One-two. 145 00:08:22,560 --> 00:08:24,079 Keep your chin down, that's right. 146 00:08:24,080 --> 00:08:27,199 Jab. Jab. One-two. Right, uppercut. 147 00:08:27,200 --> 00:08:31,599 Come on. Come on, drive through with your legs! Come on! 148 00:08:31,600 --> 00:08:32,879 Well done, good lad. 149 00:08:32,880 --> 00:08:34,840 Right, Spence, get in and spar with the kid. 150 00:08:36,560 --> 00:08:38,079 Hold on, hold on, hold on. 151 00:08:38,080 --> 00:08:40,600 Let's see how he does against some real competition, shall we? 152 00:08:44,880 --> 00:08:47,240 Right, this one wants to do you some damage. 153 00:08:47,280 --> 00:08:48,280 I'd like to see him try. 154 00:08:48,320 --> 00:08:50,536 Yeah, well, he doesn't want you fit for the fight, right. 155 00:08:50,560 --> 00:08:52,440 I can handle him. Right, make sure you do. 156 00:08:54,200 --> 00:08:56,840 Come on, then, Cyclone. I thought you were supposed to be quick? 157 00:08:59,720 --> 00:09:01,080 You're a punch out, Cornish. 158 00:09:01,120 --> 00:09:02,280 You're all talk, you are. 159 00:09:04,680 --> 00:09:05,776 Is that the best you've got? 160 00:09:05,800 --> 00:09:08,239 You won't last five minutes in there against Hoyle. 161 00:09:08,240 --> 00:09:09,640 You know that, don't you? 162 00:09:09,680 --> 00:09:11,080 What's the matter, are you jealous? 163 00:09:13,920 --> 00:09:15,520 You're too old for this game, pal. 164 00:09:16,720 --> 00:09:18,160 I could drop you like a hot scone. 165 00:09:19,400 --> 00:09:22,200 Come on, are we holding, or sparring?! 166 00:09:22,240 --> 00:09:23,399 Come on, lads! 167 00:09:23,400 --> 00:09:24,679 Digging holes and catching vermin, 168 00:09:24,680 --> 00:09:26,280 that's all your hands are any good for. 169 00:09:26,320 --> 00:09:27,800 Come on! Come on! Come on! 170 00:09:29,360 --> 00:09:30,560 Hey! Whoa, whoa, whoa! 171 00:09:32,800 --> 00:09:34,919 Right, what are you doing? Hey?! 172 00:09:34,920 --> 00:09:36,640 You could have cracked some ribs! 173 00:09:36,680 --> 00:09:38,640 Face it, Tomkins, you're a has-been. 174 00:09:38,680 --> 00:09:40,280 What does that make you then, eh? 175 00:09:40,320 --> 00:09:42,920 You're a has-been waiting to happen, you are. Hey, hey, come on. 176 00:09:42,960 --> 00:09:44,519 Hey! Hey! What? 177 00:09:44,520 --> 00:09:46,960 Hey, have you been drinking? 178 00:09:47,000 --> 00:09:48,240 What? Have you been drinking? 179 00:09:49,480 --> 00:09:52,519 Right, that's it. Get yourself dressed and get out of my club. 180 00:09:52,520 --> 00:09:54,520 Do you understand me? You're finished. 181 00:09:54,560 --> 00:09:55,560 Now, get out! 182 00:10:02,520 --> 00:10:03,719 You all right? 183 00:10:03,720 --> 00:10:04,880 Yeah? You sure? 184 00:10:04,920 --> 00:10:06,280 Well, get that cleaned up. 185 00:10:17,680 --> 00:10:20,120 So, how's the training coming along? 186 00:10:20,160 --> 00:10:22,360 He's as ready as he'll ever be. 187 00:10:22,400 --> 00:10:25,600 Hm! Well, I'll take that as a resounding endorsement. 188 00:10:25,640 --> 00:10:27,840 Oh, well. Suit yourself, then. 189 00:10:27,880 --> 00:10:28,880 I'm off down The Crown. 190 00:10:34,600 --> 00:10:36,079 One for the road? 191 00:10:36,080 --> 00:10:37,600 Better not. Early start. 192 00:10:37,640 --> 00:10:40,560 I'm meeting Teddy at the gym early tomorrow. 193 00:10:40,600 --> 00:10:42,760 Ah, the weigh-in - how exciting! 194 00:10:45,320 --> 00:10:46,480 Oi, you! Hop it! 195 00:10:52,080 --> 00:10:54,040 The bookies are raking it in. 196 00:10:54,080 --> 00:10:56,040 Most of the village has taken a punt. 197 00:10:56,080 --> 00:10:57,840 Lots of money on Jeb to win. 198 00:10:57,880 --> 00:10:59,280 Sentimental favourite. 199 00:10:59,320 --> 00:11:00,920 You can't get decent odds against him. 200 00:11:02,640 --> 00:11:03,680 BICYCLE BELL 201 00:11:03,720 --> 00:11:05,359 Ah, perfect timing. 202 00:11:05,360 --> 00:11:07,240 I'm just picking up a few things. 203 00:11:07,280 --> 00:11:09,480 Listen, you haven't heard from Jeb, have you? 204 00:11:09,520 --> 00:11:10,800 He seems to have gone to ground. 205 00:11:12,360 --> 00:11:14,040 I expect he'll meet us there. 206 00:11:14,080 --> 00:11:16,160 Well, he'd better not be late for that weigh-in. 207 00:11:18,040 --> 00:11:20,040 Ah, look at this. Who left this open? 208 00:11:47,840 --> 00:11:50,880 Stiff as a board. He's been lying there all night. 209 00:11:50,920 --> 00:11:52,400 Broken neck, by the look of things. 210 00:11:53,680 --> 00:11:54,960 Well, this bulb's gone. 211 00:11:55,000 --> 00:11:57,000 Would have been dark with no light on, wouldn't it? 212 00:11:57,040 --> 00:11:58,200 Get your fingers off! 213 00:11:58,240 --> 00:11:59,680 You could be tampering with evidence. 214 00:12:20,400 --> 00:12:23,200 You saw the deceased in The Lion last night. 215 00:12:24,640 --> 00:12:25,880 Inspector. 216 00:12:27,520 --> 00:12:29,119 Still suffering from the gout? 217 00:12:29,120 --> 00:12:30,799 Just answer the question. 218 00:12:30,800 --> 00:12:32,479 He left about seven. 219 00:12:32,480 --> 00:12:34,160 Bit the worse for wear. 220 00:12:34,200 --> 00:12:36,240 Fond of a drink, by all accounts. 221 00:12:36,280 --> 00:12:37,840 Tripped and fell. 222 00:12:37,880 --> 00:12:41,680 That wound on his head suggests he must have fallen backwards. 223 00:12:41,720 --> 00:12:43,680 We can finish this outside. 224 00:12:47,640 --> 00:12:51,519 You said the door was open this morning when you arrived. 225 00:12:51,520 --> 00:12:53,960 Aye, that's right, and Father Brown was with me. 226 00:12:54,000 --> 00:12:56,520 What time did you leave the club yesterday? 227 00:12:56,560 --> 00:12:58,160 Must have been about six. 228 00:12:58,200 --> 00:12:59,960 A couple of the lads were still training. 229 00:13:00,000 --> 00:13:02,400 Trust these lads to lock up, do you? 230 00:13:02,440 --> 00:13:04,879 Course I do. They're like family. 231 00:13:04,880 --> 00:13:06,480 According to a witness, 232 00:13:06,520 --> 00:13:08,920 there was an altercation at the club yesterday afternoon. 233 00:13:10,120 --> 00:13:12,199 Yeah, erm... 234 00:13:12,200 --> 00:13:13,400 Jeb and Roy had a little spat. 235 00:13:14,640 --> 00:13:16,120 Something we should know about? 236 00:13:17,680 --> 00:13:20,319 Roy was getting too fond of the booze. 237 00:13:20,320 --> 00:13:21,920 I threw him out of the club. 238 00:13:21,960 --> 00:13:23,359 Told him he was finished. 239 00:13:23,360 --> 00:13:24,720 How did he take the bad news? 240 00:13:26,600 --> 00:13:28,800 I suppose he got drunk, as usual. 241 00:13:28,840 --> 00:13:30,040 Drowning his sorrows. 242 00:13:31,960 --> 00:13:33,680 So, why come back to the club? 243 00:13:35,920 --> 00:13:38,839 Maybe he wanted to clean out his locker? 244 00:13:38,840 --> 00:13:41,440 Or maybe he was looking for trouble. 245 00:13:41,480 --> 00:13:42,480 Goodfellow? Yes, sir. 246 00:13:42,520 --> 00:13:45,080 I want the whole scene searched thoroughly. 247 00:13:45,120 --> 00:13:46,080 Righty-o, sir. 248 00:13:46,120 --> 00:13:49,760 Look, if you've finished with your questions, we've got a weigh-in. 249 00:13:49,800 --> 00:13:51,760 Dennis is going to be wondering where we are. 250 00:13:51,800 --> 00:13:54,759 You're keeping some very dubious company, Padre. 251 00:13:54,760 --> 00:13:56,640 Dennis Nelson is a piece of work. 252 00:13:57,880 --> 00:14:00,320 Hopefully, I can make him see the error of his ways. 253 00:14:01,560 --> 00:14:03,160 I'll need to talk to Jeb. 254 00:14:03,200 --> 00:14:05,400 In the meantime, you're free to go. 255 00:14:05,440 --> 00:14:06,600 All right, thanks. 256 00:14:11,680 --> 00:14:14,399 We should think about postponing the fight. 257 00:14:14,400 --> 00:14:16,919 What, and make Jeb a victim of circumstance? 258 00:14:16,920 --> 00:14:17,960 No chance! 259 00:14:21,040 --> 00:14:24,039 You think he might have been pushed? I'm not ruling it out. 260 00:14:24,040 --> 00:14:26,480 Murdered boxers with links to the Mob? 261 00:14:26,520 --> 00:14:29,160 If the press get a hold of this, they'll have a field day. 262 00:14:29,200 --> 00:14:31,399 I should never have gotten into the ring with him. 263 00:14:31,400 --> 00:14:35,240 How many times have I told you, Roy was drunk, he fell. 264 00:14:35,280 --> 00:14:37,640 He only had himself to blame. 265 00:14:37,680 --> 00:14:39,320 Now, you forget about Roy. 266 00:14:39,360 --> 00:14:40,800 You need to focus on Hoyle. 267 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:43,799 This doesn't feel right, Father. 268 00:14:43,800 --> 00:14:45,679 Shouldn't we say a prayer, or something? 269 00:14:45,680 --> 00:14:47,840 Never let sentiment cloud an opportunity. 270 00:14:48,960 --> 00:14:51,400 Heard about the accident. Terrible business. 271 00:14:51,440 --> 00:14:52,999 News travels fast. 272 00:14:53,000 --> 00:14:55,560 Father Brown, still doing your bit for the team? 273 00:14:56,600 --> 00:14:58,199 You knew the deceased, I believe? 274 00:14:58,200 --> 00:15:00,040 I came across him a few times. 275 00:15:01,520 --> 00:15:03,240 Look, maybe we should have a whip round. 276 00:15:03,280 --> 00:15:05,319 You know, some kind of fitting memorial. 277 00:15:05,320 --> 00:15:08,519 In the meantime, we have got a fight to win. 278 00:15:08,520 --> 00:15:09,839 That's exactly what I said. 279 00:15:09,840 --> 00:15:11,639 What do you reckon, eh, Rita? 280 00:15:11,640 --> 00:15:13,720 Does the Chedworth Cyclone have what it takes? 281 00:15:16,720 --> 00:15:18,920 He certainly looks promising. 282 00:15:18,960 --> 00:15:21,360 ANNOUNCER: Boxers to weigh in, please. 283 00:15:23,600 --> 00:15:25,840 Oi, don't let me down, son. 284 00:15:31,840 --> 00:15:32,920 Bunty Windermere. 285 00:15:32,960 --> 00:15:34,160 I don't believe we've met. 286 00:15:35,400 --> 00:15:37,439 I would have remembered. 287 00:15:37,440 --> 00:15:38,856 I've never been to a weigh-in before. 288 00:15:38,880 --> 00:15:40,440 Perhaps you could talk me through it? 289 00:15:40,480 --> 00:15:42,200 Well, why don't we get closer to the action? 290 00:15:52,440 --> 00:15:54,080 Seems we've both been abandoned. 291 00:15:55,520 --> 00:15:57,200 Don't worry on my account. 292 00:15:57,240 --> 00:15:58,400 He always comes back. 293 00:16:06,680 --> 00:16:08,680 It grieves me to say, 294 00:16:08,720 --> 00:16:10,000 but the padre does have a point. 295 00:16:10,040 --> 00:16:11,119 Sir... 296 00:16:11,120 --> 00:16:14,560 The angle of the body. Something just doesn't add up. 297 00:16:14,600 --> 00:16:15,920 You might want to see this, sir. 298 00:16:21,120 --> 00:16:22,120 Blood. 299 00:16:27,720 --> 00:16:33,680 Devon Hoyle weighs in at 100 and 74 pounds! 300 00:16:33,720 --> 00:16:34,720 APPLAUSE 301 00:16:36,840 --> 00:16:39,719 They haven't seen this much excitement since the Gold Cup. 302 00:16:39,720 --> 00:16:41,440 Dennis certainly knows how to make a splash. 303 00:16:43,240 --> 00:16:46,640 Right, chin up and chest out. And remember, the fight starts here. 304 00:16:51,360 --> 00:16:54,200 How did you meet him, if you don't mind me asking? 305 00:16:54,240 --> 00:16:56,439 I was working as a croupier in one of his clubs. 306 00:16:56,440 --> 00:16:58,199 The Pink Flamingo. 307 00:16:58,200 --> 00:17:04,760 Jeb Cornish weighs in at 100 and 70 pounds! 308 00:17:05,840 --> 00:17:08,839 You must have known Roy Tomkins, too. 309 00:17:08,840 --> 00:17:09,840 Must I? 310 00:17:11,920 --> 00:17:14,400 He used to work as a doorman for Mr Nelson. 311 00:17:15,480 --> 00:17:17,199 Plenty of boxers do. 312 00:17:17,200 --> 00:17:19,400 He doesn't go anywhere without his hired muscle. 313 00:17:21,480 --> 00:17:23,640 He's giving away four pounds. 314 00:17:23,680 --> 00:17:25,360 He looks in fine shape to me. 315 00:17:26,720 --> 00:17:28,200 Now, what are the police doing here? 316 00:17:28,240 --> 00:17:30,639 Inspector, something I can help you with? 317 00:17:30,640 --> 00:17:33,160 You can call off these clowns for starters. 318 00:17:33,200 --> 00:17:34,800 We're in the middle of a weigh-in. 319 00:17:34,840 --> 00:17:37,679 Jeb Cornish, I'd like to question you in connection with the death 320 00:17:37,680 --> 00:17:39,280 of Roy Tomkins. 321 00:17:39,320 --> 00:17:40,599 What? 322 00:17:40,600 --> 00:17:42,120 We can do this down at the station. 323 00:17:51,160 --> 00:17:53,919 You and Roy Tomkins had a fight at the club. 324 00:17:53,920 --> 00:17:54,920 We were sparring. 325 00:17:58,840 --> 00:18:00,920 This was found in your locker. 326 00:18:04,160 --> 00:18:06,120 Blood stains. He gave me a bloody nose. 327 00:18:07,360 --> 00:18:09,759 In front of all your peers. 328 00:18:09,760 --> 00:18:11,160 Must have riled you. 329 00:18:14,080 --> 00:18:15,640 I've been looking at your rap sheet. 330 00:18:17,640 --> 00:18:21,520 Juvenile assault charge got you a stretch in a proovy school. 331 00:18:21,560 --> 00:18:22,680 I've put all that behind me. 332 00:18:23,800 --> 00:18:26,000 What time did you leave the club yesterday? 333 00:18:26,040 --> 00:18:28,000 Six-thirty? Seven? 334 00:18:28,040 --> 00:18:29,320 Last minute training? 335 00:18:29,360 --> 00:18:30,680 It can make all the difference. 336 00:18:30,720 --> 00:18:32,096 And where did you go when you left? 337 00:18:32,120 --> 00:18:33,280 Home, to bed. 338 00:18:34,360 --> 00:18:36,560 I've got a title fight tomorrow. 339 00:18:36,600 --> 00:18:37,760 We went to your digs. 340 00:18:38,960 --> 00:18:41,239 Had a word with your landlady. 341 00:18:41,240 --> 00:18:44,280 She said she heard you come home around midnight. 342 00:18:46,520 --> 00:18:48,120 Where were you, 343 00:18:48,160 --> 00:18:49,520 if you weren't at the club? 344 00:18:51,000 --> 00:18:52,000 No comment. 345 00:18:52,960 --> 00:18:55,879 I'm arresting you on suspicion of the murder of Roy Tomkins. 346 00:18:55,880 --> 00:18:56,959 I swear, I didn't do it... 347 00:18:56,960 --> 00:18:59,536 You're not obliged to say anything, but anything you do say will be 348 00:18:59,560 --> 00:19:01,560 taken in writing and may be given in evidence. 349 00:19:03,440 --> 00:19:05,839 What makes you so sure it was murder? 350 00:19:05,840 --> 00:19:08,440 We found traces of blood on the floor of the gym. 351 00:19:08,480 --> 00:19:09,559 The body was moved. 352 00:19:09,560 --> 00:19:10,640 It must have been heavy. 353 00:19:10,680 --> 00:19:13,199 Well, the killer cleaned up, made it look like an accident. 354 00:19:13,200 --> 00:19:14,520 Doesn't explain the broken neck. 355 00:19:16,000 --> 00:19:18,879 We've nothing substantial to tie this to Jeb, 356 00:19:18,880 --> 00:19:21,600 and although he hasn't been able to account for his whereabouts... 357 00:19:23,200 --> 00:19:25,200 Find him a cell for the night. 358 00:19:25,240 --> 00:19:26,240 Yes, sir. 359 00:19:27,360 --> 00:19:30,160 I suppose ten minutes alone with him is out of the question? 360 00:19:30,200 --> 00:19:31,759 You suppose correctly. 361 00:19:31,760 --> 00:19:34,440 He's still being questioned under caution. 362 00:19:34,480 --> 00:19:35,760 If that was all. 363 00:19:35,800 --> 00:19:37,880 Actually... 364 00:19:37,920 --> 00:19:39,120 I'm here as a witness. 365 00:19:40,560 --> 00:19:44,679 I saw Roy arguing with Dennis Nelson outside the club. 366 00:19:44,680 --> 00:19:46,440 What are you implying? 367 00:19:46,480 --> 00:19:50,600 That perhaps Nelson had a motive for murder? 368 00:19:51,960 --> 00:19:53,720 After all, we both know what he's capable of. 369 00:19:55,440 --> 00:19:58,840 Extortion, prostitution, racketeering... 370 00:19:58,880 --> 00:20:01,039 Quite a list. 371 00:20:01,040 --> 00:20:04,720 As much as I'd like to lock him up, Dennis Nelson has an alibi. 372 00:20:04,760 --> 00:20:06,400 He was with his girlfriend all evening. 373 00:20:08,200 --> 00:20:09,359 Rita Simmons. 374 00:20:09,360 --> 00:20:12,159 Not the dumb blonde she appears to be. 375 00:20:12,160 --> 00:20:15,000 Nelson keeps his hands clean while she does all his dirty work. 376 00:20:16,320 --> 00:20:17,320 She's lying. 377 00:20:18,680 --> 00:20:19,720 Covering for him. 378 00:20:20,800 --> 00:20:22,759 Unless you can prove it, 379 00:20:22,760 --> 00:20:24,520 I'll settle for the suspect we've got. 380 00:20:28,400 --> 00:20:30,000 Bit out of the way for your rounds. 381 00:20:30,040 --> 00:20:31,879 I've come to ask for your help. 382 00:20:31,880 --> 00:20:33,520 Look, I'm sorry your boy got arrested... 383 00:20:33,560 --> 00:20:35,800 You gave Dennis Nelson an alibi. 384 00:20:35,840 --> 00:20:37,520 I told the police I was with him all night. 385 00:20:38,760 --> 00:20:40,040 You need to tell them the truth. 386 00:20:41,320 --> 00:20:42,400 That you were with Jeb. 387 00:20:44,880 --> 00:20:47,320 I don't know what he told you, but... He mentioned a girl. 388 00:20:48,840 --> 00:20:50,240 He saw her yesterday. 389 00:20:51,480 --> 00:20:53,560 And why would you possibly think that was me? 390 00:20:53,600 --> 00:20:54,600 The weigh-in. 391 00:20:56,360 --> 00:20:57,920 I saw there was something between you. 392 00:21:01,040 --> 00:21:02,640 Rather astute for a priest. 393 00:21:03,840 --> 00:21:05,200 Practised intuition. 394 00:21:06,320 --> 00:21:08,719 It was just a bit of fun. It's over. 395 00:21:08,720 --> 00:21:10,520 I don't think Jeb sees it like that. 396 00:21:10,560 --> 00:21:12,720 If Dennis found out, he'd kill us both. 397 00:21:16,160 --> 00:21:17,480 You think he's capable of murder? 398 00:21:19,360 --> 00:21:20,760 He isn't a man you'd want to cross. 399 00:21:22,360 --> 00:21:25,240 Did Roy Tomkins cross him, I wonder? 400 00:21:25,280 --> 00:21:27,560 NELSON: Rita? Who is it? 401 00:21:27,600 --> 00:21:28,600 No-one important. 402 00:21:30,080 --> 00:21:32,880 Look, Dennis will see he gets out. He needs him for the fight tomorrow. 403 00:21:33,800 --> 00:21:35,200 As long as this stays between us. 404 00:21:59,120 --> 00:22:00,120 Get in. 405 00:22:21,040 --> 00:22:22,800 You came to the guesthouse yesterday evening. 406 00:22:23,840 --> 00:22:25,080 Something on your mind? 407 00:22:25,120 --> 00:22:27,920 Jeb Cornish was arrested on a murder charge and we both know 408 00:22:27,960 --> 00:22:29,079 he didn't do it. 409 00:22:29,080 --> 00:22:30,480 So, you think I might have done it? 410 00:22:34,600 --> 00:22:38,039 I know that you were at the club 411 00:22:38,040 --> 00:22:39,720 the night he died. 412 00:22:39,760 --> 00:22:42,760 So, I bashed his brains and left that there as evidence? 413 00:22:44,440 --> 00:22:46,400 That would have been foolish, yes. 414 00:22:48,080 --> 00:22:51,319 Look, I just offered to post Jeb's bail 20 minutes ago. 415 00:22:51,320 --> 00:22:53,920 Released into custody of a person of good character. 416 00:22:54,960 --> 00:22:56,080 So that counts me out. 417 00:22:59,040 --> 00:23:00,640 I put your name down as his guarantor. 418 00:23:07,560 --> 00:23:09,160 We make a good team, Father Brown. 419 00:23:10,400 --> 00:23:11,520 I should use you more often. 420 00:23:22,400 --> 00:23:24,000 You've met my company lawyer, then? 421 00:23:25,200 --> 00:23:26,520 He said you wouldn't have a case. 422 00:23:27,480 --> 00:23:31,080 I don't need to remind you that Jeb's still under caution. 423 00:23:31,120 --> 00:23:33,720 You're bailed to the care of Father Brown. 424 00:23:33,760 --> 00:23:35,960 Yeah, well, Cheltenham Town Hall is as far as he'll get. 425 00:23:37,480 --> 00:23:38,680 I will see you later. 426 00:23:41,680 --> 00:23:43,680 You'd better sign that paperwork. 427 00:23:49,640 --> 00:23:51,240 I'll see you outside in a moment. 428 00:23:55,600 --> 00:23:57,160 Dennis Nelson has long arms. 429 00:23:58,320 --> 00:24:00,320 Phone call from a Councillor Boothby. 430 00:24:00,360 --> 00:24:01,760 Pulled some strings. 431 00:24:01,800 --> 00:24:04,400 This street-corner betting on the fight... 432 00:24:04,440 --> 00:24:05,639 We turn a blind eye. 433 00:24:05,640 --> 00:24:07,680 Bigger things to worry about. 434 00:24:07,720 --> 00:24:12,400 Well, perhaps Jeb's promoter has a conflict of interests... 435 00:24:13,600 --> 00:24:17,839 ..bearing in mind his form for racketeering. 436 00:24:17,840 --> 00:24:19,520 Funny you should say that. 437 00:24:19,560 --> 00:24:22,719 There's been a late run of money on a knockout by Hoyle. 438 00:24:22,720 --> 00:24:25,480 Spread betting to ward off any unwarranted attention. 439 00:24:25,520 --> 00:24:26,960 Jeb might be the favourite, 440 00:24:27,000 --> 00:24:28,880 but the smart money says he's going to lose. 441 00:24:35,920 --> 00:24:37,280 No Teddy? 442 00:24:37,320 --> 00:24:38,599 He's already at the venue. 443 00:24:38,600 --> 00:24:40,200 Right, we'd better get a wiggle on. 444 00:24:42,240 --> 00:24:44,639 Did Roy Tomkins know about you and Rita? 445 00:24:44,640 --> 00:24:47,080 You think I killed him to keep him quiet? 446 00:24:47,120 --> 00:24:48,919 She's a dangerous woman to fall in love with. 447 00:24:48,920 --> 00:24:51,216 You don't know her like I do. If Dennis Nelson finds out... 448 00:24:51,240 --> 00:24:54,360 In case you hadn't noticed, Father, I can take care of myself. 449 00:24:54,400 --> 00:24:56,280 Now if you don't mind, I've got a fight to win. 450 00:25:05,680 --> 00:25:06,760 Thanks, Mr Nelson! 451 00:25:16,960 --> 00:25:17,960 No more bets. 452 00:25:19,000 --> 00:25:21,479 COMMENTATOR: The atmosphere this evening is electric - 453 00:25:21,480 --> 00:25:24,320 an impressive turnout to support the local favourite. 454 00:25:24,360 --> 00:25:26,519 The inspector wants officers outside the venue, 455 00:25:26,520 --> 00:25:29,520 just in case Cornish decides to skip bail. Go on. 456 00:25:29,560 --> 00:25:31,760 Looking at the form book, he's certainly the underdog. 457 00:25:31,800 --> 00:25:34,279 Didn't seem to bother Cornish in his last fight at Wolverhampton. 458 00:25:34,280 --> 00:25:35,959 What made you change your mind? 459 00:25:35,960 --> 00:25:37,320 Needs must, when the devil drives. 460 00:25:38,680 --> 00:25:41,519 If Roy Tomkins was murdered by the Mob, 461 00:25:41,520 --> 00:25:42,720 the Father could be next. 462 00:25:54,920 --> 00:25:56,920 Just giving the lad some space. 463 00:25:58,520 --> 00:26:00,600 Last few minutes, always the worst. 464 00:26:01,640 --> 00:26:03,480 Why didn't you tell me the club was in trouble? 465 00:26:06,520 --> 00:26:07,480 It wasn't your concern. 466 00:26:07,520 --> 00:26:08,520 It is now. 467 00:26:11,400 --> 00:26:12,360 I ran up some debts. 468 00:26:12,400 --> 00:26:13,880 With a dubious line of credit. 469 00:26:16,160 --> 00:26:18,400 No wonder Dennis Nelson takes such an interest. 470 00:26:18,440 --> 00:26:19,560 How much do you owe him? 471 00:26:21,000 --> 00:26:22,079 Enough. 472 00:26:22,080 --> 00:26:23,080 Enough to fix a fight? 473 00:26:24,360 --> 00:26:25,960 Keep your voice down, will you, Father? 474 00:26:26,000 --> 00:26:27,439 Insider betting. 475 00:26:27,440 --> 00:26:29,920 Dennis Nelson is set to make thousands... 476 00:26:31,280 --> 00:26:32,680 ..as long as Jeb loses. 477 00:26:36,800 --> 00:26:38,600 He came to see me the day before the weigh-in. 478 00:26:40,240 --> 00:26:41,520 The day Roy Tomkins died. 479 00:26:42,680 --> 00:26:43,680 Called in the loan. 480 00:26:44,800 --> 00:26:46,560 And made you an offer you couldn't refuse. 481 00:26:47,640 --> 00:26:49,719 Like I said, 482 00:26:49,720 --> 00:26:51,240 you don't say no to Dennis Nelson. 483 00:26:54,440 --> 00:26:55,440 Is Jeb in on this? 484 00:26:56,680 --> 00:26:57,680 Course he isn't. 485 00:26:59,640 --> 00:27:01,520 You haven't told him, have you? 486 00:27:03,680 --> 00:27:06,440 At least let him hear it from me, eh? 487 00:27:10,120 --> 00:27:11,120 Jeb... 488 00:27:12,320 --> 00:27:13,520 Jeb. Jeb, listen.. 489 00:27:13,560 --> 00:27:16,360 You set me up! The one person I trusted. 490 00:27:16,400 --> 00:27:17,800 Nelson set us both up. 491 00:27:20,080 --> 00:27:22,240 All you need to do is lose and everybody wins. 492 00:27:22,280 --> 00:27:24,160 I don't take a dive for anyone. 493 00:27:24,200 --> 00:27:26,159 You're young. There'll be other fights. 494 00:27:26,160 --> 00:27:27,359 Plenty more chances. 495 00:27:27,360 --> 00:27:29,360 What was it for, Teddy, eh? 496 00:27:29,400 --> 00:27:31,800 All the work we've put in! 497 00:27:31,840 --> 00:27:32,840 I didn't have a choice. 498 00:27:34,080 --> 00:27:35,399 There's always a choice. 499 00:27:35,400 --> 00:27:37,119 Look, I'm mobbed up. 500 00:27:37,120 --> 00:27:38,520 If there was any other way... 501 00:27:40,680 --> 00:27:41,840 You can't throw this fight... 502 00:27:41,880 --> 00:27:43,160 Please, please, Father. 503 00:27:43,200 --> 00:27:44,600 Just please keep out of it, eh? 504 00:27:44,640 --> 00:27:47,640 You can't throw this fight because you are better than that. 505 00:27:49,480 --> 00:27:51,120 I believe you're a champion. 506 00:27:51,160 --> 00:27:53,920 Look, it's about survival. Simple economics. 507 00:27:53,960 --> 00:27:56,399 We win the purse, we give Nelson his cut. 508 00:27:56,400 --> 00:27:58,999 We're squared anyway, we're laughing. 509 00:27:59,000 --> 00:28:01,320 That wasn't a punt Dennis was prepared to take. 510 00:28:02,480 --> 00:28:04,360 He thinks Hoyle can beat you on the square. 511 00:28:09,600 --> 00:28:11,200 And what about you, Teddy? Huh? 512 00:28:12,440 --> 00:28:14,679 I know you can take him. 513 00:28:14,680 --> 00:28:15,880 On your day. 514 00:28:17,960 --> 00:28:19,120 But this isn't your day, son. 515 00:28:24,560 --> 00:28:25,600 That's �500. 516 00:28:26,880 --> 00:28:28,680 Ten times what you'd make on the fight. 517 00:28:31,160 --> 00:28:32,760 And what if I go to the police? 518 00:28:32,800 --> 00:28:35,160 He's already up on a murder charge. 519 00:28:35,200 --> 00:28:36,759 This could finish me off for good. 520 00:28:36,760 --> 00:28:38,080 I'm not going to throw the fight! 521 00:28:42,520 --> 00:28:45,159 Just dropped in to wish you the best of luck. 522 00:28:45,160 --> 00:28:48,439 And, er, you might want to listen to Teddy's advice. 523 00:28:48,440 --> 00:28:49,800 Ain't that right, Rita? 524 00:28:51,720 --> 00:28:53,680 Right then. We'll see you out there. 525 00:28:56,640 --> 00:28:57,920 Ringside. 526 00:29:06,280 --> 00:29:07,280 He knows. 527 00:29:09,520 --> 00:29:10,600 What? 528 00:29:12,360 --> 00:29:14,920 Have you been playing around with Rita? 529 00:29:14,960 --> 00:29:16,239 Oh, you stupid little...! 530 00:29:16,240 --> 00:29:17,416 He treats her like he owns her. 531 00:29:17,440 --> 00:29:18,840 Well, maybe he does! 532 00:29:18,880 --> 00:29:20,280 Maybe he owns all of us. 533 00:29:21,640 --> 00:29:23,080 Do you want to end up like Roy? 534 00:29:30,840 --> 00:29:32,760 All right. 535 00:29:32,800 --> 00:29:35,280 I'll do it, but I'm doing this for Rita. 536 00:29:35,320 --> 00:29:36,680 Oh, Jeb! 537 00:29:39,600 --> 00:29:40,600 On one condition. 538 00:29:42,840 --> 00:29:44,040 I don't want you in my corner. 539 00:29:45,320 --> 00:29:46,640 I never want to see you again. 540 00:30:11,880 --> 00:30:13,880 Councillor Boothby, I don't believe we've met. 541 00:30:14,960 --> 00:30:16,479 And this must be your lovely wife. 542 00:30:16,480 --> 00:30:18,560 Of course, you know Rita. Oh, yes. 543 00:30:23,240 --> 00:30:24,440 Quite a turnout, isn't it? 544 00:30:24,480 --> 00:30:26,919 Isn't it just? This is Mrs McCarthy. 545 00:30:26,920 --> 00:30:29,199 Father Brown's parish secretary. 546 00:30:29,200 --> 00:30:33,439 Cor, we'll have the Bishop down here next and a couple of altar boys... 547 00:30:33,440 --> 00:30:35,119 Bit of a fight fan on the quiet. 548 00:30:35,120 --> 00:30:36,240 Oh, yeah? 549 00:30:36,280 --> 00:30:38,479 Well, you're in good company, my dear. 550 00:30:38,480 --> 00:30:39,840 Somehow, I doubt that. 551 00:30:43,360 --> 00:30:44,760 That's the girl Jeb's sweet on. 552 00:30:45,920 --> 00:30:49,240 She wouldn't fool me with her dubious charms. 553 00:30:49,280 --> 00:30:52,319 That "mink" stole she's wearing is rabbit. 554 00:30:52,320 --> 00:30:54,120 Check out the shiner. 555 00:30:54,160 --> 00:30:55,840 Looks like she might be in trouble. 556 00:30:55,880 --> 00:30:59,400 RING ANNOUNCER: Fighting for the vacant Southern Area Belt, 557 00:30:59,440 --> 00:31:02,319 with a record of 18 wins, 558 00:31:02,320 --> 00:31:07,280 two defeats and seven knockouts 559 00:31:07,320 --> 00:31:10,519 it's the Bethnal Green Bomber, 560 00:31:10,520 --> 00:31:13,440 Devon Hoyle! 561 00:31:15,720 --> 00:31:18,519 COMMENTATOR: And Hoyle heads into the arena, looking fit, 562 00:31:18,520 --> 00:31:20,120 looking lean, looking mean. 563 00:31:23,400 --> 00:31:25,959 In the red corner... 564 00:31:25,960 --> 00:31:29,080 You need to get that money to Rita. She knows where to meet me. 565 00:31:29,120 --> 00:31:31,280 You can't jump bail! 566 00:31:31,320 --> 00:31:32,320 I vouched for you. 567 00:31:32,321 --> 00:31:34,279 You've got me all wrong then, didn't you, Father? 568 00:31:34,280 --> 00:31:36,400 ..the Chedworth Cyclone, Jeb Cornish! 569 00:31:38,640 --> 00:31:39,920 CROWD CHEERING 570 00:31:46,160 --> 00:31:48,040 COMMENTATOR: Cornish taking the fight to Hoyle 571 00:31:48,080 --> 00:31:49,319 from the opening bell. 572 00:31:49,320 --> 00:31:52,000 Hoyle keeping his distance from that lethal right arm. 573 00:31:53,240 --> 00:31:55,440 Oh, a punishing one-two-three! 574 00:31:55,480 --> 00:31:57,480 Cornish reckless with his early efforts. 575 00:31:58,520 --> 00:32:00,360 Smart jabs finding their mark. 576 00:32:11,320 --> 00:32:14,560 Without O'Connell in his corner, well, right now, 577 00:32:14,600 --> 00:32:16,360 Cornish is on the wrong side of this. 578 00:32:29,040 --> 00:32:31,000 35 years I've been in the fight game. Mm. 579 00:32:33,720 --> 00:32:35,160 I tried to work with what I got. 580 00:32:37,920 --> 00:32:40,359 And then, once in a lifetime, 581 00:32:40,360 --> 00:32:41,560 someone special comes along. 582 00:32:43,800 --> 00:32:46,000 The one person that might make it all worthwhile. 583 00:32:48,800 --> 00:32:50,440 And what did I do when he needed me most? 584 00:32:52,400 --> 00:32:53,720 Sold him down the river. 585 00:32:55,400 --> 00:32:56,440 And for what? 586 00:32:58,040 --> 00:32:59,200 30 pieces of silver. 587 00:33:02,040 --> 00:33:03,200 We can still make this right. 588 00:33:16,600 --> 00:33:19,559 Clean, clever boxing from Hoyle in this round. 589 00:33:19,560 --> 00:33:22,800 His well-drilled combinations beginning to find their mark. 590 00:33:25,480 --> 00:33:27,960 Cornish is down, one knee on the canvas. 591 00:33:30,160 --> 00:33:31,839 The referee steps in, 592 00:33:31,840 --> 00:33:34,760 the crowd are willing Cornish to get back on his feet. 593 00:33:34,800 --> 00:33:37,440 Six, seven, eight... 594 00:33:38,680 --> 00:33:40,080 You good? You good? 595 00:33:45,120 --> 00:33:47,359 Desperate blocks from Cornish, 596 00:33:47,360 --> 00:33:49,759 hanging on for dear life. 597 00:33:49,760 --> 00:33:51,040 Oh, come on! 598 00:33:51,080 --> 00:33:52,919 At least make a fight out of it. 599 00:33:52,920 --> 00:33:54,680 Hoyle's running rings around him. 600 00:33:54,720 --> 00:33:56,799 Why isn't Teddy in his corner? 601 00:33:56,800 --> 00:34:00,920 And there's the bell and for Cornish it couldn't come fast enough. 602 00:34:00,960 --> 00:34:03,439 And what in Heaven's name has happened to Father Brown? 603 00:34:03,440 --> 00:34:06,640 Hoyle's well on top after these early rounds. 604 00:34:06,680 --> 00:34:08,720 Sticking carefully to a game plan. 605 00:34:08,760 --> 00:34:10,679 Taking the fight to his opponent. 606 00:34:10,680 --> 00:34:13,360 And, so far, he hasn't looked too troubled. 607 00:34:15,040 --> 00:34:16,479 I'm just going to powder my nose. 608 00:34:16,480 --> 00:34:17,799 Come here! 609 00:34:17,800 --> 00:34:19,880 We're going to watch him lose together. 610 00:34:19,920 --> 00:34:21,319 This isn't a fight, this is a beating. 611 00:34:21,320 --> 00:34:23,920 Frightened he's going to ruin his pretty face? 612 00:34:23,960 --> 00:34:25,240 I know what you've been up to. 613 00:34:27,040 --> 00:34:28,999 I kept him amenable, just like you asked me to. 614 00:34:29,000 --> 00:34:31,279 You've played me for a fool, sweetheart. 615 00:34:31,280 --> 00:34:33,159 I hope he was worth it. 616 00:34:33,160 --> 00:34:35,320 Frankly, the home favourite looks outclassed. 617 00:34:37,160 --> 00:34:39,999 Surely there's no way back for Cornish? 618 00:34:40,000 --> 00:34:44,240 Hold on, I can see Cornish's trainer back to the red corner. 619 00:34:44,280 --> 00:34:45,880 Well, this is a turn up! 620 00:34:45,920 --> 00:34:47,600 Where's he been? 621 00:34:47,640 --> 00:34:49,200 For once in your life, you listen to me. 622 00:34:50,720 --> 00:34:53,480 You're the best bloody boxer I've ever seen 623 00:34:53,520 --> 00:34:55,400 and we're going to win this fight together, 624 00:34:55,440 --> 00:34:56,640 no matter what it costs us. 625 00:35:01,520 --> 00:35:03,519 Hey, now, concentrate. 626 00:35:03,520 --> 00:35:05,359 You can take him. 627 00:35:05,360 --> 00:35:06,839 He's wide open on the left. 628 00:35:06,840 --> 00:35:09,440 Wear him out, wait for an opening, 629 00:35:09,480 --> 00:35:11,480 just like I showed you. 630 00:35:11,520 --> 00:35:13,119 BELL RINGS 631 00:35:13,120 --> 00:35:15,679 Cornish steps out for round four. 632 00:35:15,680 --> 00:35:17,120 He's keen to get back into this. 633 00:35:25,120 --> 00:35:26,920 What's he playing at? 634 00:35:26,960 --> 00:35:28,120 Help me, please. 635 00:35:28,160 --> 00:35:29,840 He's looking like a fighter transformed! 636 00:35:29,880 --> 00:35:32,880 Oh, there's some thrilling boxing here from the Chedworth Cyclone. 637 00:35:34,880 --> 00:35:38,520 A beauty of a left hook that sends Hoyle reeling. 638 00:35:42,840 --> 00:35:43,800 Come on, Jeb! 639 00:35:43,801 --> 00:35:44,960 He's not beaten yet. 640 00:35:45,000 --> 00:35:48,879 Not by a long shot. You, you knock him in the ear! 641 00:35:48,880 --> 00:35:49,880 You stupid woman! 642 00:35:49,920 --> 00:35:52,119 You going to hit me, too? And me? 643 00:35:52,120 --> 00:35:53,720 Rita! 644 00:35:53,760 --> 00:35:54,760 Get after her! 645 00:35:58,400 --> 00:35:59,720 TEDDY: Come on, come on! 646 00:35:59,760 --> 00:36:01,720 One big punch you can take him this round. 647 00:36:01,760 --> 00:36:03,880 Go on! Smash his filthy face in. 648 00:36:17,320 --> 00:36:19,520 COMMENTATOR: He's down! Hoyle is down! 649 00:36:19,560 --> 00:36:21,040 The referee is counting him out. 650 00:36:21,080 --> 00:36:25,039 Four, five, six... 651 00:36:25,040 --> 00:36:27,240 I don't think he'll be getting up from this one. 652 00:36:27,280 --> 00:36:29,080 ..nine, ten! 653 00:36:31,320 --> 00:36:33,360 That's it! It's all over! 654 00:36:34,600 --> 00:36:38,200 The Cyclone wins by a fourth round knockout! What a fight! 655 00:36:45,120 --> 00:36:47,960 Right, we've got to get you out of here - quick! 656 00:36:48,000 --> 00:36:49,199 What about you? 657 00:36:49,200 --> 00:36:50,599 Don't worry about me. 658 00:36:50,600 --> 00:36:53,479 I'll deal with Dennis and whatever comes my way. 659 00:36:53,480 --> 00:36:54,839 We did it, Ted. 660 00:36:54,840 --> 00:36:56,680 We showed them, didn't we? 661 00:36:56,720 --> 00:36:57,960 I always knew you would. 662 00:37:00,760 --> 00:37:02,360 I'll see you later, champ, eh? Come on. 663 00:37:23,360 --> 00:37:25,120 Jeb wanted me to pass on a message. 664 00:37:27,800 --> 00:37:29,400 He's expecting to meet you later. 665 00:37:30,720 --> 00:37:32,840 Running off into the sunset together? 666 00:37:32,880 --> 00:37:34,120 That was never going to happen. 667 00:37:35,640 --> 00:37:37,080 Black eye? 668 00:37:41,680 --> 00:37:43,320 Hmm. 669 00:37:43,360 --> 00:37:45,319 You were the insurance policy, 670 00:37:45,320 --> 00:37:46,360 in case Jeb didn't bite. 671 00:37:47,920 --> 00:37:49,360 Men only ever see what they want to. 672 00:37:50,400 --> 00:37:52,079 That money isn't yours to take. 673 00:37:52,080 --> 00:37:53,760 Seven years with Dennis? I've earned it. 674 00:37:53,800 --> 00:37:54,800 What about Jeb? 675 00:37:58,080 --> 00:37:59,280 Jeb's too good for me. 676 00:38:00,320 --> 00:38:01,480 He deserves better. 677 00:38:01,520 --> 00:38:03,320 Rita, you both deserve better. 678 00:38:04,560 --> 00:38:06,599 He fell for a fantasy. 679 00:38:06,600 --> 00:38:08,200 A cheap blonde on the make. 680 00:38:08,240 --> 00:38:09,439 None of this is real. 681 00:38:09,440 --> 00:38:11,719 Redemption is real, if you truly seek it. 682 00:38:11,720 --> 00:38:13,319 I'm touched by your faith in me, Father, 683 00:38:13,320 --> 00:38:15,296 but I really don't have time for a sermon right now. 684 00:38:15,320 --> 00:38:17,040 If you leave like this, 685 00:38:17,080 --> 00:38:18,640 the police will have nothing on Dennis. 686 00:38:22,280 --> 00:38:23,400 I'll cut you a deal. 687 00:38:26,320 --> 00:38:29,000 Here's a diary of all of Dennis' business dealings. 688 00:38:29,040 --> 00:38:31,720 Dates, names, enough to secure you a conviction. 689 00:38:33,240 --> 00:38:34,560 You'll still need to testify. 690 00:38:35,840 --> 00:38:37,240 They'll have to find me first. 691 00:38:49,040 --> 00:38:50,120 My car's outside. 692 00:38:50,160 --> 00:38:51,479 I'm not leaving without Rita. 693 00:38:51,480 --> 00:38:52,480 She's already gone. 694 00:38:53,960 --> 00:38:55,400 Where is he? 695 00:38:55,440 --> 00:38:56,839 Somewhere you won't find him. 696 00:38:56,840 --> 00:38:58,360 You have made a big mistake. 697 00:39:00,200 --> 00:39:03,120 I think that there has been enough violence. 698 00:39:03,160 --> 00:39:05,800 Get out. I might just forget you're a priest. 699 00:39:05,840 --> 00:39:08,520 Isn't that just the measure of the man? 700 00:39:08,560 --> 00:39:11,399 Dennis Nelson, I'm arresting you for fraud... 701 00:39:11,400 --> 00:39:13,080 Oh, don't make me laugh. 702 00:39:13,120 --> 00:39:16,040 ..wilful corruption of sporting officials and perpetrating 703 00:39:16,080 --> 00:39:17,479 an illegal betting scam. 704 00:39:17,480 --> 00:39:19,360 If Scotland Yard can't put anything on me, 705 00:39:19,400 --> 00:39:21,720 I don't rate the chances of some village Bobby. 706 00:39:23,800 --> 00:39:26,200 Perhaps this might narrow the odds? 707 00:39:47,640 --> 00:39:49,600 I thought I might find you here this morning. 708 00:39:51,240 --> 00:39:53,200 Yeah, I just needed some peace and quiet. 709 00:39:53,240 --> 00:39:54,360 All that excitement. 710 00:39:55,680 --> 00:39:57,280 Eventful night. 711 00:39:57,320 --> 00:39:58,560 Aye. 712 00:39:58,600 --> 00:40:00,400 One of those nights you'll always remember. 713 00:40:02,160 --> 00:40:05,000 There's a warrant out for Jeb's arrest for violating 714 00:40:05,040 --> 00:40:06,679 the conditions of his bail. 715 00:40:06,680 --> 00:40:08,760 Well, Dennis is safely banged up. 716 00:40:08,800 --> 00:40:11,080 They'll soon pin the murder on him. 717 00:40:11,120 --> 00:40:13,160 I don't think Dennis Nelson killed Roy. 718 00:40:14,560 --> 00:40:16,360 He's a piece of work. 719 00:40:16,400 --> 00:40:17,440 He's a proper villain. 720 00:40:19,480 --> 00:40:22,160 He came here, 721 00:40:22,200 --> 00:40:23,280 but you know that. 722 00:40:24,720 --> 00:40:26,320 Because you arranged to meet him here. 723 00:40:27,840 --> 00:40:29,400 Is that when you set up the scam? 724 00:40:37,960 --> 00:40:40,760 Roy saw me take the money. 725 00:40:45,360 --> 00:40:46,920 He must have come back for a few things. 726 00:40:48,120 --> 00:40:49,480 He knew you were setting up Jeb... 727 00:40:50,720 --> 00:40:53,520 Roy knew Dennis had form for fixing the fights. 728 00:40:53,560 --> 00:40:54,600 He wanted a cut! 729 00:40:56,200 --> 00:40:58,120 Said we all owed him. 730 00:40:58,160 --> 00:40:59,720 I couldn't let him walk away. 731 00:41:02,920 --> 00:41:05,120 It was just the heat of the moment. 732 00:41:05,160 --> 00:41:06,160 It wasn't planned. 733 00:41:10,240 --> 00:41:14,079 You pushed his dead body down the stairs 734 00:41:14,080 --> 00:41:16,320 to make it look like an accident. 735 00:41:18,560 --> 00:41:19,920 That took some planning. 736 00:41:19,960 --> 00:41:21,760 This club is my church, Father. 737 00:41:24,240 --> 00:41:26,200 Where would those lads be if this closes? 738 00:41:27,320 --> 00:41:28,440 Back on the street. 739 00:41:29,760 --> 00:41:31,880 I did it to protect them. 740 00:41:33,400 --> 00:41:37,360 You did it to protect your own self-interest. 741 00:41:40,920 --> 00:41:46,120 And now, perhaps, you might like to make penance 742 00:41:46,160 --> 00:41:49,000 in your church, 743 00:41:49,040 --> 00:41:51,200 before you confess to Inspector Mallory. 744 00:42:06,400 --> 00:42:08,960 Well, I've got a feeling that she's not coming. 745 00:42:09,000 --> 00:42:10,560 She'll be here. 746 00:42:10,600 --> 00:42:12,560 All right, time for a pep talk. 747 00:42:12,600 --> 00:42:15,559 There are certain kinds of women - Mrs M would call them fast - 748 00:42:15,560 --> 00:42:18,680 they really can't be trusted, and men like you never tend 749 00:42:18,720 --> 00:42:21,560 to see them coming, so then they take advantage. 750 00:42:28,240 --> 00:42:30,679 Thanks for the lift, you're a life-saver. 751 00:42:30,680 --> 00:42:32,480 I thought you'd stood me up. 752 00:42:32,520 --> 00:42:33,840 Can't a girl be fashionably late? 753 00:42:36,960 --> 00:42:38,360 Oh, ye of little faith. 754 00:42:42,080 --> 00:42:44,160 Shall we? Yes. 755 00:42:48,120 --> 00:42:49,800 Father, will you give us your blessing? 756 00:42:51,800 --> 00:42:53,000 God be with you. 757 00:43:06,440 --> 00:43:07,440 Presbytery? 758 00:43:08,480 --> 00:43:09,520 Red Lion.