1 00:00:08,360 --> 00:00:10,112 FATHER BROWN: Wonderful! Thank you. 2 00:00:10,640 --> 00:00:12,313 Goodbye. - PHONE HANGS UP 3 00:00:15,400 --> 00:00:17,357 That was Ms Clement on the telephone. 4 00:00:17,600 --> 00:00:19,159 What, the headmistress? 5 00:00:19,960 --> 00:00:20,916 What did she want? 6 00:00:21,120 --> 00:00:23,760 Rather exciting news, actually. - Ah! 7 00:00:24,040 --> 00:00:26,270 Kembleford's getting a royal visit! 8 00:00:26,360 --> 00:00:28,954 Alright, hang on a second. 9 00:00:29,040 --> 00:00:32,556 Father Brown was just about to announce some exciting news. 10 00:00:32,640 --> 00:00:33,994 Go on, Father. 11 00:00:34,600 --> 00:00:36,159 That was the exciting news. 12 00:00:36,240 --> 00:00:37,913 Do you think we'll get to meet her? 13 00:00:38,000 --> 00:00:39,718 As a matter of fact, we will. 14 00:00:39,800 --> 00:00:42,679 In recognition of our contribution to the fundraising 15 00:00:42,760 --> 00:00:45,434 we will be joining Ms Clement at the grand opening. 16 00:00:46,360 --> 00:00:49,318 Hm. I was hoping for Elizabeth Taylor. 17 00:01:31,880 --> 00:01:32,950 MS CLEMENT: They're here. 18 00:01:33,840 --> 00:01:35,353 Places, everybody. 19 00:01:35,800 --> 00:01:37,677 Don't have to salute or anything, do we? 20 00:01:37,760 --> 00:01:40,832 They're royal aides, not royalty, you don't have to... 21 00:01:41,760 --> 00:01:43,273 Oh, my goodness. 22 00:01:44,000 --> 00:01:46,037 He's rather dapper, isn't he? 23 00:01:48,960 --> 00:01:49,870 Good morning. 24 00:01:50,200 --> 00:01:52,191 Allow me to introduce Inspector Beckett 25 00:01:52,280 --> 00:01:54,078 liaison for palace security 26 00:01:54,160 --> 00:01:57,471 and Ms Barnes, Her Royal Highness' personal assistant. 27 00:01:57,920 --> 00:01:59,957 Mayor Wood, a pleasure. 28 00:02:00,040 --> 00:02:02,634 I trust your accommodation was satisfactory? 29 00:02:02,720 --> 00:02:03,869 Adequate, thank you. 30 00:02:04,160 --> 00:02:07,630 Pleased to meet you. I'm Ms Clement, the headmistress. 31 00:02:07,720 --> 00:02:10,360 And this is Father Brown and his associates 32 00:02:10,440 --> 00:02:12,158 Brenda Palmer and Mrs Devine. 33 00:02:12,240 --> 00:02:15,915 They've been instrumental in raising the funds for the library. 34 00:02:16,000 --> 00:02:19,516 Ms Clement is too modest. We merely leant a hand. 35 00:02:20,240 --> 00:02:22,629 Father Brown. Brenda. 36 00:02:23,520 --> 00:02:24,954 Sorry, I didn't quite catch... 37 00:02:25,040 --> 00:02:26,951 Oh, um, Mrs Devine. 38 00:02:27,320 --> 00:02:28,390 Isabel. 39 00:02:28,760 --> 00:02:29,830 Charmed. 40 00:02:30,320 --> 00:02:33,711 Right, yes, well, we should probably make a start, I think? 41 00:02:33,840 --> 00:02:36,673 Absolutely! I assume you'll want to see the new library first? 42 00:02:36,760 --> 00:02:38,956 So if you'd care to follow me... 43 00:02:42,040 --> 00:02:43,075 Problem, Ms Clement? 44 00:02:43,160 --> 00:02:45,276 No! No problem. 45 00:02:45,760 --> 00:02:48,115 Ray was supposed to... 46 00:02:48,200 --> 00:02:50,874 It's possible Ray has overslept. 47 00:02:51,000 --> 00:02:55,073 He overdid it on the ale last night and I was called to the pub to drive him home. 48 00:02:55,160 --> 00:02:57,276 Oh dear, how embarrassing. 49 00:02:57,760 --> 00:02:59,034 I can only apologise. 50 00:02:59,960 --> 00:03:03,840 Ms Clement, I think you better go and wake him up, don't you think? 51 00:03:10,440 --> 00:03:11,760 I'l come with you. 52 00:03:13,760 --> 00:03:14,830 Are you alright? 53 00:03:14,920 --> 00:03:17,878 Of course I'm not alright. He's loving this, isn't he? 54 00:03:17,960 --> 00:03:19,189 Our esteemed Mayor. 55 00:03:19,320 --> 00:03:22,870 You do know he never contributed a penny to any of this? 56 00:03:22,960 --> 00:03:25,998 I take it you'll be standing against him at the next election? 57 00:03:26,080 --> 00:03:27,753 Too right I will. 58 00:03:27,840 --> 00:03:30,639 Kembleford needs a Mayor who cares about this community 59 00:03:30,720 --> 00:03:31,994 not just himself. 60 00:03:37,800 --> 00:03:38,835 Typical! 61 00:03:41,320 --> 00:03:42,310 Raymond! 62 00:03:44,000 --> 00:03:46,276 Father? What are you... 63 00:03:46,400 --> 00:03:47,549 What's going on? 64 00:03:48,040 --> 00:03:49,917 I'm afraid you've slightly overslept. 65 00:03:50,000 --> 00:03:52,514 Slightly? The royal aides are already here! 66 00:03:52,840 --> 00:03:53,750 Royal what? 67 00:03:53,840 --> 00:03:56,354 The representatives from the palace 68 00:03:56,600 --> 00:04:00,753 who are attending the school today in advance of the royal visit. 69 00:04:00,840 --> 00:04:01,910 Oh... That. 70 00:04:02,040 --> 00:04:03,314 Yes, that. 71 00:04:03,400 --> 00:04:06,392 Did you at least finish tidying up the library? 72 00:04:06,920 --> 00:04:08,319 Yeah, course. 73 00:04:09,000 --> 00:04:10,229 What's this doing here? 74 00:04:10,400 --> 00:04:11,470 Looks old. 75 00:04:12,160 --> 00:04:13,150 Itis. 76 00:04:13,840 --> 00:04:15,877 Must have dug it out last night... 77 00:04:17,120 --> 00:04:18,758 obviously feeling sentimental. 78 00:04:19,560 --> 00:04:22,393 How nice for you. Where are the keys? 79 00:04:24,360 --> 00:04:26,510 Oh, for heaven's sake, find them! 80 00:04:30,400 --> 00:04:32,118 ELIZABETH: That's your caretaker? 81 00:04:32,680 --> 00:04:34,876 NEIL: He was at the inn we were staying at last night. 82 00:04:35,440 --> 00:04:37,238 Made quite the spectacle of himself. 83 00:04:37,320 --> 00:04:39,880 He was blind drunk, boorish and loud. 84 00:04:39,960 --> 00:04:42,315 We retired early just to get away from him. 85 00:04:42,400 --> 00:04:44,357 Yes, well, he will not be here the day of the visit 86 00:04:44,440 --> 00:04:45,839 that I can promise you. 87 00:04:47,000 --> 00:04:47,910 Oh! 88 00:04:48,160 --> 00:04:49,639 Watch what you're doing, man! 89 00:04:49,720 --> 00:04:52,075 Not the best of starts, Ms Clement. 90 00:04:54,680 --> 00:04:56,830 ELIZABETH: So your caretaker lives in the school? 91 00:04:56,920 --> 00:04:58,797 It's a temporary arrangement. 92 00:04:59,160 --> 00:05:02,437 The opening ceremony will take place at the front of the school. 93 00:05:02,520 --> 00:05:04,989 There will be a brass band. - Oh, lovely! 94 00:05:05,080 --> 00:05:08,072 I should like to run through a quick rehearsal with you all. 95 00:05:09,160 --> 00:05:10,434 This way please. 96 00:05:10,520 --> 00:05:12,352 That's a dapper looking suit. 97 00:05:12,440 --> 00:05:14,511 Do you think it hides a concealed weapon? 98 00:05:14,800 --> 00:05:16,234 Thank you, Mrs Devine. 99 00:05:16,320 --> 00:05:17,993 And, er, yes. 100 00:05:18,080 --> 00:05:19,832 As a matter of fact, it does. 101 00:05:24,440 --> 00:05:26,556 The library is just through here. 102 00:05:26,880 --> 00:05:28,632 I think you'll be very... 103 00:05:48,960 --> 00:05:50,633 You didn't lock up? 104 00:05:51,440 --> 00:05:52,396 I thought I did. 105 00:05:52,520 --> 00:05:53,919 MS CLEMENT: Thought you did? 106 00:05:54,200 --> 00:05:56,669 Your tools are still here! 107 00:05:57,040 --> 00:05:58,872 Did you even come in here last night? 108 00:06:01,120 --> 00:06:04,750 The second I was gone, you went straight to the pub, didn't you? 109 00:06:04,840 --> 00:06:06,877 Look, I... I was going to come back later... 110 00:06:07,000 --> 00:06:08,752 to finish off, but I... 111 00:06:08,840 --> 00:06:12,879 But you could barely walk by then, could you? 112 00:06:15,400 --> 00:06:17,835 Have you any idea what you've done? 113 00:06:18,360 --> 00:06:21,830 You've ruined... everything. 114 00:06:21,920 --> 00:06:23,069 Ms Clement! 115 00:06:38,320 --> 00:06:41,756 Er, I think she just needs a moment. 116 00:06:42,640 --> 00:06:43,755 Poor woman. 117 00:06:44,520 --> 00:06:45,999 All that hard work. 118 00:06:46,480 --> 00:06:48,630 I presume the visit will have to be cancelled? 119 00:06:48,720 --> 00:06:49,790 Cancelled? 120 00:06:49,960 --> 00:06:53,351 I've got half the constabulary prepped for this visit, this was supposed to be my-- 121 00:06:53,920 --> 00:06:55,957 Kembleford's chance to shine. 122 00:06:56,640 --> 00:06:59,234 Why would someone vandalise a library anyway? 123 00:06:59,800 --> 00:07:00,995 Anarchists. 124 00:07:01,280 --> 00:07:03,954 Don't be ridiculous, Sergeant, there are no anarchists in Kembleford. 125 00:07:04,040 --> 00:07:05,792 This is clearly the work of kids. 126 00:07:05,880 --> 00:07:08,235 Whoever it was made quite the mess. 127 00:07:09,120 --> 00:07:12,192 But the damage is surprisingly minimal. 128 00:07:12,280 --> 00:07:14,396 And, I believe, salvageable. 129 00:07:14,560 --> 00:07:17,712 MRS DEVINE: Absolutely, especially if we all pull together. 130 00:07:18,320 --> 00:07:20,357 There's still two days before the visit. 131 00:07:20,440 --> 00:07:22,875 Do we really need to be talking about cancelling it? 132 00:07:22,960 --> 00:07:26,316 Your confidence is admirable, Mrs Devine, sO... 133 00:07:26,560 --> 00:07:28,073 no, we do not. 134 00:07:28,160 --> 00:07:29,116 For now. 135 00:07:29,360 --> 00:07:32,557 Why don't we all give Ms Clement ten minutes or so 136 00:07:32,640 --> 00:07:34,517 and then reconvene for the rehearsal? 137 00:07:34,640 --> 00:07:37,359 If you'll excuse me, I need to use the little boy's room. 138 00:07:39,640 --> 00:07:40,869 Are you alright, Ms Barnes? 139 00:07:42,160 --> 00:07:44,800 No, no, no, I'm not. I've lost my lighter. 140 00:07:45,200 --> 00:07:46,429 I'm SI my. \ I 141 00:07:47,440 --> 00:07:50,990 Blimey... must be a pretty important lighter. 142 00:07:51,760 --> 00:07:54,149 Well, if you'll all excuse me too, I might as well 143 00:07:54,240 --> 00:07:56,516 take this opportunity to inspect the grounds. 144 00:07:58,240 --> 00:07:59,389 Right... 145 00:08:00,080 --> 00:08:02,071 staff-room, kettle, cuppa? 146 00:08:06,800 --> 00:08:11,431 You do not speak until Her Royal Highness has spoken first. 147 00:08:11,520 --> 00:08:15,832 You do not ask questions of her unless invited to do so. 148 00:08:15,920 --> 00:08:19,754 Mrs Devine, perhaps you could stand in for the princess? 149 00:08:20,440 --> 00:08:22,795 It's the role I was born to play. 150 00:08:23,840 --> 00:08:24,989 And, er... 151 00:08:25,080 --> 00:08:26,593 Brenda, isn't it? 152 00:08:26,680 --> 00:08:28,478 Perhaps you could be the flower-girl? 153 00:08:28,960 --> 00:08:29,836 The what? 154 00:08:30,160 --> 00:08:33,710 It's my understanding one of the pupils here will come up from the crowd 155 00:08:33,800 --> 00:08:35,916 to present Her Royal Highness with a bouquet. 156 00:08:36,040 --> 00:08:37,678 Is that correct, Ms Clement? 157 00:08:38,720 --> 00:08:39,630 Hm? 158 00:08:40,240 --> 00:08:42,356 Yes. Sorry, yes. 159 00:08:43,160 --> 00:08:46,391 So what I'll need you to do is come up at the end, curtsey... 160 00:08:46,720 --> 00:08:48,313 Sorry... sorry, what? 161 00:08:48,840 --> 00:08:51,434 Yeah, erm... I don't know how to curtsey. 162 00:08:51,640 --> 00:08:52,914 It's really very simple. 163 00:08:54,520 --> 00:08:56,909 Yeah, sorry... do you know what? 164 00:08:57,480 --> 00:08:59,551 I don't really think I'm flower-girl material. 165 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:02,799 Think I'm probably better giving Ray an hand clearing up. 166 00:09:02,880 --> 00:09:05,474 Honestly, Miss Palmer, there's nothing to it. 167 00:09:05,840 --> 00:09:07,797 You just simply backfoot bob. 168 00:09:08,480 --> 00:09:10,596 SHE SQUEAKS Oh, right. 169 00:09:11,520 --> 00:09:13,431 Yeah. No, sorry, Father. 170 00:09:15,840 --> 00:09:16,910 Right then. 171 00:09:17,320 --> 00:09:19,755 Line please. Places, everyone. 172 00:09:20,360 --> 00:09:24,479 Cars arrive, crowd cheers, band begins to play and... 173 00:09:25,280 --> 00:09:28,193 Your Royal Highness, if you'd care to step this way. 174 00:09:32,920 --> 00:09:34,319 Start on the left here. 175 00:09:35,400 --> 00:09:37,277 Your Royal Highness, Father Brown. 176 00:09:37,560 --> 00:09:39,312 Delighted to meet you. 177 00:09:40,040 --> 00:09:41,189 Father! 178 00:09:41,640 --> 00:09:42,675 Inspector! 179 00:09:47,360 --> 00:09:48,634 SHE GASPS 180 00:09:49,760 --> 00:09:50,989 Everyone stay out there. 181 00:09:51,080 --> 00:09:52,673 No one leave the premises. 182 00:09:53,840 --> 00:09:55,558 Excuse me, did you hear what I just said? 183 00:09:55,640 --> 00:09:56,789 What do you think you're doing? 184 00:09:56,880 --> 00:09:58,393 My job, Chief Inspector. 185 00:09:59,040 --> 00:10:00,758 I suggest you do yours. 186 00:10:02,400 --> 00:10:04,232 Oh no, not you as well. 187 00:10:04,880 --> 00:10:08,157 Chief Inspector, I must be permitted to perform the last rites. 188 00:10:15,800 --> 00:10:16,756 Ego, facultate... 189 00:10:16,840 --> 00:10:18,956 Sergeant, we were barely ten yards away. 190 00:10:19,040 --> 00:10:21,429 Have you any idea how this is going to look? 191 00:10:21,800 --> 00:10:24,553 FATHER BROWN MUTTERS IN LATIN 192 00:10:24,840 --> 00:10:26,114 ...tibi condedo. 193 00:10:27,720 --> 00:10:29,313 Et benedico te. 194 00:10:31,320 --> 00:10:33,914 In nominee Patris, et Fil et Spirftus Sancti. 195 00:10:35,760 --> 00:10:36,830 Amen. 196 00:10:37,600 --> 00:10:38,920 This door's locked. 197 00:10:41,440 --> 00:10:43,078 FATHER BROWN: If that door's locked... 198 00:10:43,920 --> 00:10:45,991 and Raymond has the keys in his pocket... 199 00:10:51,200 --> 00:10:53,191 That means his attacker came through the main doors 200 00:10:53,280 --> 00:10:55,874 right by the staff-room, so why didn't we see them? 201 00:10:55,960 --> 00:10:57,234 Perhaps we did. 202 00:10:57,680 --> 00:10:58,954 What do you mean, Father? 203 00:10:59,080 --> 00:11:00,673 I haven't seen anyone here other than... 204 00:11:00,760 --> 00:11:01,875 Other than us. 205 00:11:05,360 --> 00:11:06,759 Where is Ms Clement? 206 00:11:13,920 --> 00:11:15,399 FOOTSTEPS APPROACH 207 00:11:18,960 --> 00:11:20,598 What are you doing, Ms Clement? 208 00:11:21,240 --> 00:11:22,639 I never... 209 00:11:22,840 --> 00:11:24,194 I... Tjust... 210 00:11:32,120 --> 00:11:34,236 I just found it there... I... 211 00:11:39,080 --> 00:11:42,118 We could all see how angry she was, but this? 212 00:11:42,200 --> 00:11:43,838 It's unconscionable. 213 00:11:44,680 --> 00:11:47,115 I take it we're free to leave, Chief Inspector? 214 00:11:47,200 --> 00:11:48,838 For the time being, yes. 215 00:11:50,040 --> 00:11:51,155 Inspector Beckett? 216 00:11:52,920 --> 00:11:56,117 Perhaps Mrs Devine will be kind enough to drive you back to the Red Lion 217 00:11:57,000 --> 00:11:59,719 but I shall have to ask you to remain there until... 218 00:11:59,800 --> 00:12:02,235 Actually, Chief Inspector, I shall be coming with you. 219 00:12:03,200 --> 00:12:04,349 You'll be doing what? 220 00:12:04,440 --> 00:12:07,751 The security of Her Royal Highness is my priority here, Chief Inspector. 221 00:12:08,440 --> 00:12:11,114 If the visit's to go ahead, then I need to establish that this murder 222 00:12:11,200 --> 00:12:12,873 was in no way connected to it. 223 00:12:13,120 --> 00:12:15,316 That means I will be part of the investigation. 224 00:12:15,760 --> 00:12:18,274 Now, if any of that needs clarifying 225 00:12:18,360 --> 00:12:20,590 I suggest you take it up with Scotland Yard. 226 00:12:26,520 --> 00:12:27,954 You don't really think...? 227 00:12:28,280 --> 00:12:30,510 I see no guilt in her face. 228 00:12:31,640 --> 00:12:32,994 I see confusion... 229 00:12:34,320 --> 00:12:35,674 and grief. 230 00:12:51,160 --> 00:12:52,639 Chief Inspector? 231 00:12:52,920 --> 00:12:53,910 Don't ask. 232 00:12:55,160 --> 00:12:56,878 Been kicked out of my own office. 233 00:12:56,960 --> 00:12:59,395 His Royal Tallness in there has completely commandeered it 234 00:12:59,480 --> 00:13:00,993 to make a private call to the Yard. 235 00:13:01,440 --> 00:13:04,159 What I need now is a full confession. 236 00:13:05,560 --> 00:13:07,995 Ah, right, Sergeant. Tell me, what have you got? 237 00:13:08,080 --> 00:13:10,037 The only other thing on his possession. 238 00:13:10,320 --> 00:13:11,879 Around his neck, anyway. 239 00:13:12,800 --> 00:13:14,632 Here, what do you make of it? 240 00:13:15,200 --> 00:13:16,270 Daughter? 241 00:13:16,720 --> 00:13:17,994 Granddaughter? 242 00:13:18,080 --> 00:13:19,275 It's funny, mind. 243 00:13:19,920 --> 00:13:22,196 I don't remember Ray ever mentioning family. 244 00:13:22,280 --> 00:13:24,078 NEIL: He probably stole it. 245 00:13:25,800 --> 00:13:28,838 Tell me, Chief Inspector, is this village in the habit 246 00:13:28,920 --> 00:13:32,038 of employing known felons as school caretakers? 247 00:13:32,120 --> 00:13:35,272 Raymond Harrison had quite the criminal record. 248 00:13:35,640 --> 00:13:37,233 Fraud, burglary, theft... 249 00:13:37,720 --> 00:13:41,270 all culminating in an eight-year stint at HMP Gloucester. 250 00:13:42,320 --> 00:13:45,950 Ray often alluded to a chequered past in our conversations 251 00:13:46,480 --> 00:13:48,391 but I had no idea of the extent. 252 00:13:48,880 --> 00:13:50,473 This is troubling news. 253 00:13:53,360 --> 00:13:56,318 Might I be permitted a visitation with Ms Clement? 254 00:13:56,400 --> 00:13:58,516 I'm sure she'd appreciate your counsel, Father. 255 00:13:59,080 --> 00:14:02,869 In the meantime, Chief Inspector and I need to discuss how best to proceed. 256 00:14:03,400 --> 00:14:04,515 Shall we? 257 00:14:08,200 --> 00:14:09,838 Please, after you. 258 00:14:16,240 --> 00:14:17,435 DOOR SHUTS 259 00:14:18,680 --> 00:14:20,159 Two Inspectors. 260 00:14:21,040 --> 00:14:22,951 This is gonna be a long day, Father. 261 00:14:23,760 --> 00:14:24,955 Come on then. 262 00:14:25,280 --> 00:14:26,793 A locket? 263 00:14:27,080 --> 00:14:28,150 FATHER BROWN: Silver. 264 00:14:29,160 --> 00:14:31,595 Containing a picture of a young girl. 265 00:14:32,800 --> 00:14:34,279 A girl I recognise. 266 00:14:35,880 --> 00:14:37,632 From the photograph on your desk. 267 00:14:38,960 --> 00:14:40,792 My old class photo. 268 00:14:44,480 --> 00:14:46,551 We'd just moved here that summer... 269 00:14:47,720 --> 00:14:48,915 me and my mum. 270 00:14:50,120 --> 00:14:52,873 Clement was her maiden name. 271 00:14:53,280 --> 00:14:55,556 And Raymond Harrison was your father. 272 00:14:58,440 --> 00:15:01,353 He was in prison for most of my childhood 273 00:15:02,800 --> 00:15:06,634 and then, by the time I'd left home, he'd vanished completely. 274 00:15:06,800 --> 00:15:10,873 It was ten years ago he tracked me down again. 275 00:15:12,400 --> 00:15:13,720 He talked about... 276 00:15:14,200 --> 00:15:17,750 regret, and making amends. 277 00:15:19,480 --> 00:15:22,199 But really he was just a... 278 00:15:22,280 --> 00:15:27,514 homeless, desperate alcoholic with nowhere else to go. 279 00:15:28,480 --> 00:15:30,278 So you gave him a job. 280 00:15:31,200 --> 00:15:33,714 And somewhere to stay on the school grounds. 281 00:15:34,720 --> 00:15:36,836 We agreed to keep it a secret. 282 00:15:36,920 --> 00:15:38,831 A headmistress employing a felon? 283 00:15:38,920 --> 00:15:40,718 I would have lost my job. 284 00:15:42,040 --> 00:15:44,077 I know how it must look 285 00:15:44,200 --> 00:15:46,953 but I swear to you, I didn't do it. 286 00:15:48,360 --> 00:15:50,317 You do believe me, don't you? 287 00:15:54,320 --> 00:15:55,355 I do. 288 00:15:55,640 --> 00:15:57,153 Or at least, I want to. 289 00:15:57,840 --> 00:15:59,797 So you must tell me everything. 290 00:16:00,520 --> 00:16:03,034 What exactly were you doing during the ten minutes 291 00:16:03,120 --> 00:16:07,353 you took to collect yourself after we discovered the vandalised library? 292 00:16:09,520 --> 00:16:10,840 My office... 293 00:16:11,640 --> 00:16:14,029 and then out front looking for you all. 294 00:16:14,200 --> 00:16:16,476 Mayor Wood saw me, I think. 295 00:16:17,120 --> 00:16:18,190 He was... 296 00:16:18,920 --> 00:16:21,639 he was actually talking with Ray at the time, having... 297 00:16:22,040 --> 00:16:24,190 having some kind of argument. 298 00:16:24,280 --> 00:16:25,156 Argument? 299 00:16:25,240 --> 00:16:29,154 Something about money. It all sounded a bit heated. 300 00:16:32,000 --> 00:16:33,673 You don't think...? 301 00:16:55,360 --> 00:16:59,354 MAYOR WOOD: It's no secret that Ms Clement and I weren't on the best of terms 302 00:17:00,120 --> 00:17:01,633 but even I couldn't have predicted this. 303 00:17:01,720 --> 00:17:04,234 I'm just as shocked about it as the rest of you. 304 00:17:05,280 --> 00:17:07,749 How well did you know Raymond Harrison? 305 00:17:07,840 --> 00:17:09,399 MAYOR WOOD: Me? Barely at all. 306 00:17:09,960 --> 00:17:12,349 He was something of the hermit, as you well know. 307 00:17:12,760 --> 00:17:15,354 In a manner of speaking, yes. 308 00:17:16,240 --> 00:17:19,198 I only ask because I've been led to believe that you had 309 00:17:19,280 --> 00:17:22,636 some sort of disagreement prior to our rehearsal? 310 00:17:23,000 --> 00:17:24,149 Who told you that? 311 00:17:26,280 --> 00:17:27,270 Oh, her. 312 00:17:27,880 --> 00:17:29,393 I didn't think she'd... 313 00:17:30,000 --> 00:17:32,594 He owed me some money, that's all. Hardly matters now. 314 00:17:33,520 --> 00:17:37,878 How could a school caretaker end up owing money to a mayor? 315 00:17:38,080 --> 00:17:39,878 He was meant to do some handywork for me. 316 00:17:40,080 --> 00:17:42,913 Never completed the job. Like I say, hardly matters. 317 00:17:44,400 --> 00:17:45,913 If memory serves 318 00:17:46,200 --> 00:17:48,589 when we discovered the vandalism in the library 319 00:17:48,680 --> 00:17:51,991 you were the first person to suggest that the royal visit be cancelled. 320 00:17:54,360 --> 00:17:57,159 Was vandalism the odd job you had paid him for? 321 00:17:57,280 --> 00:17:58,554 HE SCOFFS What? 322 00:17:58,800 --> 00:18:01,030 What are you saying? Why on Earth would I do that? 323 00:18:01,120 --> 00:18:02,474 To prevent the royal visit. 324 00:18:03,400 --> 00:18:06,836 And the subsequent publicity it would've afforded your mayoral rival. 325 00:18:06,960 --> 00:18:07,995 HE SCOFFS 326 00:18:08,360 --> 00:18:09,953 That's ridiculous. 327 00:18:10,040 --> 00:18:11,439 The visit was still going ahead. 328 00:18:11,520 --> 00:18:14,433 The damage was minimal, you said so yourself. 329 00:18:14,600 --> 00:18:17,274 Perhaps that was why you demanded your money back? 330 00:18:22,640 --> 00:18:25,678 Truth is your friend here, Mayor Wood. 331 00:18:26,960 --> 00:18:28,997 Because you are guilty of one crime 332 00:18:29,080 --> 00:18:31,913 does not necessarily mean you are guilty of another. 333 00:18:32,040 --> 00:18:32,916 What other? 334 00:18:34,360 --> 00:18:37,432 Oh, dear God. You can't possibly think that I could... 335 00:18:38,160 --> 00:18:40,276 It's politics, Father! Different rules. 336 00:18:40,360 --> 00:18:42,829 Ms Clement herself would have done exactly the same... 337 00:18:43,360 --> 00:18:46,432 I think she's more than demonstrated what she's capable of. 338 00:18:47,280 --> 00:18:48,270 I see. 339 00:18:48,360 --> 00:18:49,873 Father, please. 340 00:18:51,000 --> 00:18:52,593 I may not be a saint 341 00:18:52,760 --> 00:18:55,195 but there are some lines that I even could never cross. 342 00:18:55,640 --> 00:18:56,596 Never. 343 00:18:57,800 --> 00:19:02,078 Well, I knew the Mayor was crooked but this takes the biscuit. 344 00:19:02,800 --> 00:19:05,872 Do you think he knew that Ray was her father? 345 00:19:06,480 --> 00:19:07,470 No. 346 00:19:08,360 --> 00:19:10,954 And if things hadn't played out the way they did 347 00:19:11,360 --> 00:19:13,112 none of us would ever have known. 348 00:19:13,360 --> 00:19:14,873 What did the Chief Inspector say? 349 00:19:15,600 --> 00:19:17,034 Not a great deal. 350 00:19:17,400 --> 00:19:21,234 He was mostly celebrating the departure of his palace counterpart 351 00:19:21,320 --> 00:19:25,791 thus enabling him to retumn to the school and "investigate properly". 352 00:19:26,200 --> 00:19:30,034 As enthusiastic and well-intentioned as our Chief Inspector is 353 00:19:30,120 --> 00:19:33,078 I fear that the looming deadline of the visit itself 354 00:19:33,160 --> 00:19:35,959 is somewhat colouring his judgement. 355 00:19:36,080 --> 00:19:37,593 BRENDA: Course itis. 356 00:19:37,720 --> 00:19:40,951 This whole visit's made everybody go nuts. I don't get it. 357 00:19:41,040 --> 00:19:43,554 It's not like it's the Queen, it's just her sister. 358 00:19:43,640 --> 00:19:45,870 You're not much of a royalist, are you, Brenda? 359 00:19:45,960 --> 00:19:49,669 No, I'm just not as obsessed with it as everybody else. 360 00:19:49,960 --> 00:19:52,190 They're just people at the end of the day. 361 00:19:55,360 --> 00:19:57,271 I'm going to cycle down there 362 00:19:57,800 --> 00:20:00,519 and see if I can offer my assistance to the Chief Inspector. 363 00:20:00,600 --> 00:20:03,274 Oh, I'm sure he'll love that. What would you like us to do? 364 00:20:03,360 --> 00:20:05,920 Only I was thinking, that perhaps Brenda and I 365 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:08,674 should head down to the Red Lion and check on Ms Barnes? 366 00:20:08,760 --> 00:20:10,797 And her tall, handsome bodyguard? 367 00:20:11,040 --> 00:20:12,075 Hmm? - Hmm? 368 00:20:12,160 --> 00:20:14,276 Oh, yes, I suppose he'll be there too, won't he? 369 00:20:23,520 --> 00:20:24,555 Knock-knock. 370 00:20:25,080 --> 00:20:26,275 Fabulous... 371 00:20:27,000 --> 00:20:29,958 I've just got rid of one interfering detective and up pops another. 372 00:20:33,120 --> 00:20:35,794 I came to offer my services, Chief Inspector. 373 00:20:35,880 --> 00:20:38,554 I'm painfully aware of the pressure you are under. 374 00:20:38,880 --> 00:20:41,076 We have matters quite in hand, thank you. 375 00:20:43,440 --> 00:20:46,717 Yes, Father, we just keep finding more and more. 376 00:20:46,800 --> 00:20:49,952 Looks like old Ray really didn't leave his criminal past behind. 377 00:20:51,400 --> 00:20:53,277 The spoils of a pickpocket. 378 00:20:54,040 --> 00:20:56,953 I rather hoped we wouldn't find something like this. 379 00:20:58,520 --> 00:20:59,919 Where is the newspaper? 380 00:21:01,520 --> 00:21:02,794 What newspaper? 381 00:21:02,880 --> 00:21:05,110 Ray had an old newspaper this morning. 382 00:21:05,520 --> 00:21:07,557 Ms Clement tossed it onto the chair there. 383 00:21:08,080 --> 00:21:09,753 Seems to have vanished. 384 00:21:09,840 --> 00:21:12,070 How should I know? He probably threw it out. 385 00:21:12,840 --> 00:21:14,513 How would he have done that? 386 00:21:17,160 --> 00:21:19,754 I very much doubt he did it after the murder. 387 00:21:20,080 --> 00:21:23,311 Hardly think a missing newspaper should be our priority right now. 388 00:21:23,680 --> 00:21:25,956 Just seems odd that it's vanished, that's all. 389 00:21:26,120 --> 00:21:27,918 He really was quite the magpie. 390 00:21:29,320 --> 00:21:30,833 So it would seem. 391 00:21:32,120 --> 00:21:34,794 Well, as you say, you seem to have matters in hand. 392 00:21:35,520 --> 00:21:37,238 Perhaps I should leave you to it? 393 00:21:37,880 --> 00:21:39,279 What a novel idea. 394 00:21:43,800 --> 00:21:46,952 Right, tear this place apart, find that newspaper. 395 00:21:57,120 --> 00:21:58,155 Do you mind? 396 00:21:59,240 --> 00:22:01,072 I was starting to feel a bit of a gooseberry. 397 00:22:01,160 --> 00:22:06,030 Yes... they do seem to have taken something of a shine to each other, don't they? 398 00:22:06,120 --> 00:22:07,440 Just a bit. 399 00:22:07,960 --> 00:22:08,995 So... 400 00:22:09,480 --> 00:22:11,471 how do you become a royal aide, anyway? 401 00:22:11,640 --> 00:22:13,517 Do you have to go to a posh school or something? 402 00:22:13,600 --> 00:22:15,159 Well, I certainly didn't. 403 00:22:16,200 --> 00:22:17,918 How come you talk like that then? 404 00:22:18,200 --> 00:22:20,077 Because it's part of the training. 405 00:22:20,640 --> 00:22:23,678 Without it, I'd be talkin' like this all the bleedin' time. 406 00:22:23,880 --> 00:22:25,473 THEY LAUGH 407 00:22:26,000 --> 00:22:28,674 Believe it or not, the only person who does ever 408 00:22:28,760 --> 00:22:31,832 hear me talk like that is Princess Margaret herself. 409 00:22:32,240 --> 00:22:35,631 She has the same thoughts on airs and graces as you seem to. 410 00:22:36,320 --> 00:22:39,233 Oh. - She prefers people to be themselves. 411 00:22:39,320 --> 00:22:40,276 She does? 412 00:22:40,360 --> 00:22:41,270 Oh, yes. 413 00:22:41,800 --> 00:22:43,199 And you should 'ear what 'appens 414 00:22:43,280 --> 00:22:46,557 when you get 'er on the old Joanna after a few sherries an' all! 415 00:22:47,200 --> 00:22:48,793 Wow! She sounds sort of... 416 00:22:48,880 --> 00:22:51,235 Well, you know... for royalty. 417 00:22:54,720 --> 00:22:56,870 Ms Palmer. Ms Barnes. 418 00:22:59,760 --> 00:23:01,159 Glad to find you here. 419 00:23:01,240 --> 00:23:03,709 Miss Palmer, would you give us a moment please? 420 00:23:03,800 --> 00:23:05,120 Oh, do I have to? 421 00:23:05,240 --> 00:23:07,390 It's all getting a bit Mills and Boon in there. 422 00:23:08,480 --> 00:23:09,595 Never mind. 423 00:23:13,440 --> 00:23:16,831 Forgive me for asking, but your lighter, it's gold, isn't it? 424 00:23:17,440 --> 00:23:20,239 Only that is catnip for a pickpocket. 425 00:23:21,080 --> 00:23:23,151 And Raymond Harrison had form. 426 00:23:24,280 --> 00:23:28,956 He had quite the collection of similarly valuable items hoarded in his room. 427 00:23:30,080 --> 00:23:33,118 And I couldn't help notice that he bumped into you rather clumsily 428 00:23:33,200 --> 00:23:36,033 outside the school, is that when he stole it? 429 00:23:36,880 --> 00:23:39,759 I didn't realise at the time. - When did you? 430 00:23:41,480 --> 00:23:43,437 And why didn't you inform anyone? 431 00:23:46,160 --> 00:23:47,150 May I? 432 00:23:56,640 --> 00:23:58,756 Margaret Rose Windsor. 433 00:24:00,240 --> 00:24:02,834 That's Princess Margaret's lighter, isn't it? 434 00:24:04,760 --> 00:24:07,400 Ray saw you using it 435 00:24:07,480 --> 00:24:08,709 on the school steps. 436 00:24:08,800 --> 00:24:11,519 He must have found it irresistible. 437 00:24:12,400 --> 00:24:13,913 How did you get it back? 438 00:24:14,000 --> 00:24:15,274 I-- - She didn't. 439 00:24:19,360 --> 00:24:20,430 I did. 440 00:24:21,280 --> 00:24:22,429 You did? 441 00:24:22,520 --> 00:24:26,479 In my line of work, you develop something of a sixth sense when it comes to people. 442 00:24:27,160 --> 00:24:29,549 As soon as Ms Barnes realised the lighter was missing 443 00:24:29,640 --> 00:24:30,516 and... 444 00:24:31,320 --> 00:24:33,118 I realised what it was... 445 00:24:33,880 --> 00:24:35,473 I knew exactly who had it. 446 00:24:37,040 --> 00:24:38,269 You confronted him? 447 00:24:38,840 --> 00:24:42,117 1 found him locking up during my inspection of the grounds. 448 00:24:42,680 --> 00:24:45,354 I demanded it back, he didn't even argue. 449 00:24:46,160 --> 00:24:50,279 You do realise that that makes you the last person to have seen him alive? 450 00:24:51,320 --> 00:24:53,914 Second last, I think you'll find, Father. 451 00:24:54,000 --> 00:24:56,719 I'm so sorry, Nell, I should never have... 452 00:24:57,680 --> 00:25:00,877 None of this is what you think, Father, I swear. 453 00:25:00,960 --> 00:25:02,155 I'm not a thief. 454 00:25:02,400 --> 00:25:04,118 I just borrowed it, that's all. 455 00:25:05,600 --> 00:25:09,480 I do find some people have a rather cavalier use of that word. 456 00:25:09,560 --> 00:25:12,313 It's true, I was going to put it back. I always do. 457 00:25:12,720 --> 00:25:14,074 You've done it before? 458 00:25:14,440 --> 00:25:17,990 I have nothing but love and respect for the royal family 459 00:25:18,560 --> 00:25:21,313 but when you spend as much time with them as I do 460 00:25:21,400 --> 00:25:23,596 sometimes the lines begin to blur. 461 00:25:24,560 --> 00:25:26,312 It never felt like stealing... 462 00:25:27,200 --> 00:25:29,191 more like borrowing from a friend. 463 00:25:29,280 --> 00:25:32,716 Unfortunately, the palace wouldn't quite see it that way. 464 00:25:33,120 --> 00:25:34,190 Had I not retrieved it 465 00:25:34,280 --> 00:25:37,352 she would have lost her job, her home, everything. 466 00:25:37,440 --> 00:25:40,159 I'm going to return it, first chance I get. 467 00:25:40,560 --> 00:25:42,790 And I'll never do it again, I swear. 468 00:25:43,160 --> 00:25:44,514 NEIL: I'l make sure of it. 469 00:25:47,520 --> 00:25:49,716 trust this litle matter can... 470 00:25:50,400 --> 00:25:52,198 remain between ourselves? - DOOR OPENS 471 00:25:53,880 --> 00:25:56,440 Oh, hello. What you all doing here? 472 00:25:58,080 --> 00:26:02,074 Enjoying anecdotes about life at the palace. 473 00:26:03,960 --> 00:26:05,598 Will you be having a drink, Sergeant? 474 00:26:05,680 --> 00:26:07,432 Er, no, thank you, Father. 475 00:26:07,600 --> 00:26:10,479 The Chief Inspector wanted me to tell you the visit can go ahead, sir. 476 00:26:11,160 --> 00:26:14,471 That's assuming we can return the library to its former glory, of course. 477 00:26:15,960 --> 00:26:18,429 Ms Clement has been formally charged. 478 00:26:23,080 --> 00:26:24,559 Don't look at me like that, Father. 479 00:26:24,640 --> 00:26:26,995 Whether you like it or not, the evidence fits 480 00:26:27,080 --> 00:26:29,959 up to and including the fact we have her fingerprints on the hammer. 481 00:26:30,080 --> 00:26:31,434 We already knew that. 482 00:26:31,840 --> 00:26:33,717 She picked it up in the library. 483 00:26:34,120 --> 00:26:35,440 We all saw her do it. 484 00:26:35,520 --> 00:26:37,955 Yes, and we also saw her threaten him, didn't we? 485 00:26:38,720 --> 00:26:41,189 A criminal she'd been harbouring, a man who, to her mind 486 00:26:41,280 --> 00:26:43,032 had completely destroyed her legacy. 487 00:26:45,840 --> 00:26:47,638 What more do we need? - More time. 488 00:26:47,800 --> 00:26:49,199 We don't have more time! 489 00:26:51,080 --> 00:26:53,469 I received a telephone call earlier from the Yard 490 00:26:53,560 --> 00:26:55,756 informing me, in no uncertain terms 491 00:26:55,840 --> 00:26:59,720 that if we don't charge someone for this crime, the visit will be cancelled. 492 00:27:00,040 --> 00:27:01,758 Then perhaps it should be. 493 00:27:04,680 --> 00:27:05,750 Oh. 494 00:27:06,720 --> 00:27:07,869 I see. 495 00:27:09,640 --> 00:27:10,755 HE SIGHS 496 00:27:11,360 --> 00:27:15,115 Father, believe me, with all she has done for this community 497 00:27:15,200 --> 00:27:17,237 I'm just as saddened by this as you are 498 00:27:17,320 --> 00:27:19,550 but my hands are tied here, I'm merely... 499 00:27:19,640 --> 00:27:21,199 Following orders? 500 00:27:22,960 --> 00:27:25,349 Respecting my superiors. 501 00:27:31,240 --> 00:27:32,674 Did you find the newspaper? 502 00:27:32,920 --> 00:27:35,673 There are no newspapers in Ray's room, Father. 503 00:27:35,760 --> 00:27:37,910 I'm sorry, but you're clutching at straws now. 504 00:27:38,000 --> 00:27:41,834 Sadly, it appears that I am the only person still prepared to do so. 505 00:27:41,920 --> 00:27:43,433 Good day, Inspector. 506 00:27:45,480 --> 00:27:46,515 DOOR SHUTS 507 00:27:55,200 --> 00:27:56,759 Is that my magazine? 508 00:27:57,040 --> 00:27:58,030 No. 509 00:27:58,480 --> 00:28:00,278 Maybe. I dunno. I was... 510 00:28:00,360 --> 00:28:01,680 I was just flicking through it. 511 00:28:02,400 --> 00:28:04,311 MRS DEVINE: Oh! There you are, Father. 512 00:28:04,640 --> 00:28:07,154 I've managed to secure a number of volunteers 513 00:28:07,240 --> 00:28:08,992 for the big tidy-up tomorrow. 514 00:28:09,160 --> 00:28:12,949 It's going to be tight, time-wise, but I still believe we can do it. 515 00:28:13,040 --> 00:28:13,950 Excellent. 516 00:28:14,040 --> 00:28:15,519 Tea, Father? - Please. 517 00:28:16,560 --> 00:28:18,278 I hate to ask... 518 00:28:19,120 --> 00:28:21,999 but is the Mayor actually gonna show his face at this thing? 519 00:28:22,080 --> 00:28:23,434 Almost certainly. 520 00:28:23,680 --> 00:28:27,913 I'm sure, in his mind, his misdemeanours pale into insignificance 521 00:28:28,000 --> 00:28:31,277 compared with those of his incarcerated rival. 522 00:28:31,360 --> 00:28:35,149 Yeah... things certainly worked out for him there, didn't they? 523 00:28:35,640 --> 00:28:38,712 She didn't get the visit removed from her, like he wanted. 524 00:28:39,000 --> 00:28:42,436 Instead, she's been removed from the visit. 525 00:28:42,560 --> 00:28:45,074 Allowing him to take centre-stage. 526 00:28:45,160 --> 00:28:46,958 That's quite the motive, isn't it? 527 00:28:47,040 --> 00:28:48,917 Not one we can prove. 528 00:28:49,400 --> 00:28:51,789 No more than we can prove Ms Barnes'. 529 00:28:52,160 --> 00:28:53,230 Ms Barnes'? 530 00:28:53,480 --> 00:28:55,039 Well, you heard her. 531 00:28:55,560 --> 00:28:58,996 If that lighter had wound up in the hands of a local pawnbroker 532 00:28:59,080 --> 00:29:00,798 it wouldn't take much to trace it back. 533 00:29:01,880 --> 00:29:04,349 Her entire life would be over. 534 00:29:04,440 --> 00:29:06,875 But it was Inspector Beckett who got it back, not her. 535 00:29:06,960 --> 00:29:10,430 So he says. Rather quickly, I thought. 536 00:29:10,840 --> 00:29:13,559 Gallantry is underrated these days. 537 00:29:14,640 --> 00:29:17,029 I'm sure he doesn't believe her to be guilty 538 00:29:17,120 --> 00:29:19,634 but I'm equally sure he'd want to protect her 539 00:29:19,720 --> 00:29:23,395 from the finger of suspicion, regardless. 540 00:29:24,200 --> 00:29:25,235 Or... 541 00:29:26,120 --> 00:29:28,680 he did confront Ray about the lighter 542 00:29:29,200 --> 00:29:33,114 but maybe Ray wasn't as wiling to hand it over as he led us to believe. 543 00:29:35,440 --> 00:29:37,829 It's just as good an explanation as yours. 544 00:29:38,080 --> 00:29:40,071 What do you think, Father? 545 00:29:40,800 --> 00:29:43,235 I think you both make excellent points. 546 00:29:43,560 --> 00:29:45,870 As, indeed, did the Chief Inspector 547 00:29:45,960 --> 00:29:48,713 regardless of where his priorities may be lying. 548 00:29:49,320 --> 00:29:52,199 I think we can attribute a motive to all four of them 549 00:29:52,280 --> 00:29:53,634 if we stare hard enough. 550 00:29:54,760 --> 00:29:58,515 And yet not one of them sits right with you, does it, Father? 551 00:29:58,640 --> 00:29:59,630 No. 552 00:30:00,640 --> 00:30:04,838 I can't shake the feeling that the motive is much bigger than any of those. 553 00:30:06,840 --> 00:30:10,310 And is very, very well hidden. 554 00:30:17,160 --> 00:30:18,594 What are you doing, Father? 555 00:30:20,720 --> 00:30:22,950 Clutching at straws, Ms Palmer. 556 00:30:24,680 --> 00:30:26,318 Clutching at straws. 557 00:30:29,320 --> 00:30:30,469 Good Lord. 558 00:30:31,400 --> 00:30:33,516 It's barely... - I told you we could do it. 559 00:30:33,720 --> 00:30:35,074 Are you here to lend a hand? 560 00:30:35,240 --> 00:30:38,756 Ah, regrettably not. I have some telephone calls to make. 561 00:30:38,920 --> 00:30:42,117 Though much more pleasant ones than I'd feared. 562 00:30:42,680 --> 00:30:45,593 I think it's safe to say that Her Royal Highness will most certainly 563 00:30:45,680 --> 00:30:47,034 be in attendance tomorrow. 564 00:30:47,120 --> 00:30:49,111 Oh! - I'm very impressed, Mrs Devine. 565 00:30:49,200 --> 00:30:51,316 Well, I can't take all the credit. 566 00:30:51,400 --> 00:30:53,357 No, you certainly can't! 567 00:30:54,600 --> 00:30:58,639 All of which means this will be my last night here at Kembleford. 568 00:30:59,080 --> 00:31:00,115 So... 569 00:31:00,760 --> 00:31:04,071 I was wondering if I might convince you to join me for dinner? 570 00:31:10,040 --> 00:31:11,792 Wait, so you're driving him? 571 00:31:12,200 --> 00:31:14,111 You're not paying for t'meal too, are ya? 572 00:31:14,200 --> 00:31:15,076 Very funny. 573 00:31:15,400 --> 00:31:18,472 There's only so gallant you can be when you've arrived by train. 574 00:31:19,040 --> 00:31:20,075 Now... 575 00:31:21,440 --> 00:31:22,475 How do I look? 576 00:31:22,560 --> 00:31:24,198 Very nice, Mrs Devine. 577 00:31:24,280 --> 00:31:26,430 Right, so, two hours to get my hair done 578 00:31:26,520 --> 00:31:29,638 pick him up at six, reservation's at seven. 579 00:31:29,720 --> 00:31:30,835 Ciao for now! 580 00:31:32,560 --> 00:31:34,312 I don't know what she's worrying about. 581 00:31:34,400 --> 00:31:36,311 She can't help but look glamorous. 582 00:31:36,560 --> 00:31:39,518 She'd look glamorous in a bobble-hat and a football scarf. 583 00:31:39,960 --> 00:31:41,030 Football... 584 00:31:41,560 --> 00:31:42,470 You what? 585 00:31:43,360 --> 00:31:44,919 Football, Chief Inspector. 586 00:31:45,920 --> 00:31:47,718 You want to talk about football? 587 00:31:47,800 --> 00:31:49,199 Ina sense. I've just... 588 00:31:49,280 --> 00:31:50,350 What are these? 589 00:31:50,640 --> 00:31:52,392 Exactly what they look like. 590 00:31:52,480 --> 00:31:54,517 Thanks to you, I spent the entire morning rifling 591 00:31:54,600 --> 00:31:56,750 through every bin in the vicinity of the school. 592 00:31:57,600 --> 00:32:00,353 You're no more convinced of Ms Clement's guilt than I am. 593 00:32:02,480 --> 00:32:05,757 Well, I don't think I'd go that far, but despite what you might think 594 00:32:05,840 --> 00:32:07,353 I do like to keep an open mind. 595 00:32:08,360 --> 00:32:10,556 Unless your phantom paper is amongst these 596 00:32:10,640 --> 00:32:13,029 we really are left with nothing but the evidence we do have. 597 00:32:13,120 --> 00:32:14,872 And that only points one way. 598 00:32:14,960 --> 00:32:16,633 These are all from this week. 599 00:32:17,400 --> 00:32:19,835 The newspaper I saw was much, much older. 600 00:32:19,920 --> 00:32:21,194 Yellowed with age. 601 00:32:21,440 --> 00:32:23,875 Yes, and for all we know, completely irrelevant. 602 00:32:23,960 --> 00:32:26,600 You don't even seem to know which newspaper it was. 603 00:32:26,680 --> 00:32:29,354 It was local, or regional. 604 00:32:29,440 --> 00:32:30,953 That's what I came to tell you about. 605 00:32:31,040 --> 00:32:32,269 I remembered the headline. 606 00:32:32,360 --> 00:32:36,035 Something to do with a football match. Gloucester City versus Bristol... 607 00:32:36,240 --> 00:32:37,560 Four nil to Bristol. 608 00:32:37,640 --> 00:32:40,029 HE SCOFFS Don't need to tell me about it. 609 00:32:40,120 --> 00:32:41,793 First round of the FA Cup. 610 00:32:42,160 --> 00:32:43,992 Yes, that was it. 611 00:32:44,840 --> 00:32:46,558 Don't happen to remember the year, do you? 612 00:32:46,680 --> 00:32:48,637 Yeah, of course I do. 1937. 613 00:32:48,760 --> 00:32:50,831 Every defeat burned into my brain. 614 00:32:53,000 --> 00:32:53,990 What? 615 00:33:03,800 --> 00:33:05,154 It's been nearly two decades. 616 00:33:05,240 --> 00:33:07,709 You do realise they may not even archive them that long? 617 00:33:07,800 --> 00:33:10,235 KNOCK ON DOOR - I think we're about to find out. 618 00:33:11,920 --> 00:33:12,955 Thank you, Constable. 619 00:33:14,520 --> 00:33:15,590 Yes... 620 00:33:16,080 --> 00:33:17,798 That's it, I'm sure of it. 621 00:33:18,160 --> 00:33:20,117 This had better be worth it, Father. 622 00:33:24,840 --> 00:33:25,989 That's Ray. 623 00:33:26,280 --> 00:33:29,159 Terrific, so he kept hold of a 17-year-old newspaper 624 00:33:29,240 --> 00:33:30,878 because it had a photo of him in it. 625 00:33:32,200 --> 00:33:33,520 Not just Ray. 626 00:33:33,960 --> 00:33:35,553 What? Wait... 627 00:33:35,640 --> 00:33:37,039 Is that Inspector Beckett? 628 00:33:37,480 --> 00:33:40,040 FATHER BROWN: Not according to the caption underneath. 629 00:33:40,120 --> 00:33:41,519 SULLIVAN: Neville Kerswell... 630 00:33:41,600 --> 00:33:44,558 I knew it. I knew that man was too good to be true! 631 00:33:44,640 --> 00:33:45,630 We must hurry. 632 00:33:45,720 --> 00:33:48,633 I fear Mrs Devine may be in serious danger. 633 00:33:49,680 --> 00:33:51,000 Mrs Devine? 634 00:33:58,280 --> 00:33:59,395 Hello there. 635 00:34:00,000 --> 00:34:00,990 Hello! 636 00:34:05,440 --> 00:34:06,475 Good evening. 637 00:34:07,080 --> 00:34:09,151 I am in your hands, Mrs Devine. 638 00:34:13,960 --> 00:34:15,473 Who's this? - Mrs Devine! 639 00:34:16,160 --> 00:34:17,798 Might we have a word, please? 640 00:34:18,160 --> 00:34:19,594 Father, he'll be armed. 641 00:34:21,080 --> 00:34:22,479 What, now? 642 00:34:23,520 --> 00:34:26,239 I don't know whether I mentioned this, but I'm on a date. 643 00:34:26,440 --> 00:34:27,714 FATHER BROWN: It is quite important. 644 00:34:27,880 --> 00:34:29,109 Well, what is it? 645 00:34:30,080 --> 00:34:31,275 It's a secret. 646 00:34:31,360 --> 00:34:33,078 What? - ENGINE STARTS 647 00:34:34,760 --> 00:34:36,751 What? What on earth is-- - Get in! 648 00:34:38,960 --> 00:34:40,189 MRS DEVINE: Hercules! 649 00:34:47,920 --> 00:34:48,910 What's going on? 650 00:34:49,000 --> 00:34:50,513 SULLIVAN: Just hold on, Mrs Devine. 651 00:34:51,160 --> 00:34:52,514 MRS DEVINE: Where is he going? 652 00:34:58,880 --> 00:35:00,837 Hercules can really go! 653 00:35:04,200 --> 00:35:07,113 Will one of you please tell me what's going on? 654 00:35:07,720 --> 00:35:09,711 Your date is a conman, Mrs Devine. 655 00:35:09,960 --> 00:35:11,871 An imposter and a killer. 656 00:35:13,000 --> 00:35:14,752 But he's so handsome. 657 00:35:18,320 --> 00:35:19,549 FATHER BROWN: Inspector! 658 00:35:24,520 --> 00:35:26,955 Stay here and stay down. 659 00:35:40,560 --> 00:35:41,994 THEY GRUNT 660 00:35:50,840 --> 00:35:52,239 Neville Kerswell... 661 00:35:52,840 --> 00:35:56,196 I'm arresting you for the murder of Raymond Harrison. 662 00:35:56,560 --> 00:35:58,233 You are not obliged to say anything 663 00:35:58,720 --> 00:36:02,634 but anything you do say may be taken down and given in evidence. 664 00:36:03,120 --> 00:36:05,555 Why? Why would he...? 665 00:36:05,640 --> 00:36:07,916 To protect his true identity. 666 00:36:08,840 --> 00:36:12,196 He spent years living under a false one. 667 00:36:12,680 --> 00:36:14,956 A fraud that could have continued indefinitely 668 00:36:15,080 --> 00:36:17,674 had cruel fate not landed him here. 669 00:36:19,000 --> 00:36:20,479 I know how he feels. 670 00:36:20,960 --> 00:36:23,918 He left his prison years far behind 671 00:36:24,520 --> 00:36:28,229 for a life of status, luxury and travel. 672 00:36:28,640 --> 00:36:31,473 All under false documentation, I assume? 673 00:36:32,160 --> 00:36:34,470 I preferred to think of it as "going straight". 674 00:36:35,320 --> 00:36:37,391 Believe it or not, I took my job seriously. 675 00:36:37,760 --> 00:36:40,912 But it wasn't your job... was it? 676 00:36:42,560 --> 00:36:47,396 As your old cell-mate, Raymond Harrison, would have told us. 677 00:36:48,400 --> 00:36:50,118 You must have thought your luck was in 678 00:36:50,200 --> 00:36:53,670 the first night in the pub, when he was so blind drunk... 679 00:36:53,800 --> 00:36:55,199 HE YELLS INDISTINCTLY 680 00:36:55,280 --> 00:36:57,430 ...you doubted he even noticed you. 681 00:37:00,680 --> 00:37:01,909 Even the next day 682 00:37:02,720 --> 00:37:05,280 when you discovered that he worked at the very school 683 00:37:05,360 --> 00:37:06,759 you had come to visit 684 00:37:06,920 --> 00:37:10,072 it seemed as if he still not had made the connection. 685 00:37:10,720 --> 00:37:12,233 Watch what you're doing, man! 686 00:37:12,400 --> 00:37:14,835 FATHER BROWN: But then he stole Ms Barnes' lighter... 687 00:37:15,760 --> 00:37:18,274 It wasn't a sixth sense that tipped you off. 688 00:37:19,200 --> 00:37:20,952 It was knowing him. 689 00:37:21,040 --> 00:37:23,680 And you didn't confront him, as you told us. 690 00:37:24,760 --> 00:37:26,239 That would have been too risky. 691 00:37:29,720 --> 00:37:31,870 No, you hoped against hope 692 00:37:32,400 --> 00:37:34,710 that the old pickpocket you had known 693 00:37:34,800 --> 00:37:37,758 would have squirreled it away in his room. 694 00:37:43,880 --> 00:37:46,156 But he left something else, didn't he? 695 00:37:48,400 --> 00:37:49,993 An old newspaper... 696 00:37:53,360 --> 00:37:58,275 which proved, that despite his drunken stupor in the Red Lion 697 00:37:58,960 --> 00:38:00,951 he'd still put two and two together. 698 00:38:04,160 --> 00:38:08,438 And you realised it was only a matter of time before he did it again. 699 00:38:10,680 --> 00:38:12,353 I had no choice. 700 00:38:12,440 --> 00:38:15,000 You had a choice, Mr Kerswell. 701 00:38:15,880 --> 00:38:18,269 You chose self-preservation. 702 00:38:18,880 --> 00:38:19,995 Murder. 703 00:38:20,440 --> 00:38:23,796 An impromptu framing of an innocent woman. 704 00:38:25,120 --> 00:38:28,238 You chose to pick up the very hammer 705 00:38:28,520 --> 00:38:32,150 that Ms Clement had handled moments ago. 706 00:38:34,840 --> 00:38:37,480 You chose to attack Ray from behind. 707 00:38:41,720 --> 00:38:42,949 You chose... 708 00:38:43,640 --> 00:38:46,029 to hide the murder weapon in her office 709 00:38:46,120 --> 00:38:49,590 knowing the conclusion that would lead us to. 710 00:38:51,400 --> 00:38:52,470 And now... 711 00:38:53,040 --> 00:38:57,511 Neville, your only choice is to confess your sins. 712 00:38:57,760 --> 00:38:59,831 And save your mortal soul. 713 00:39:01,600 --> 00:39:05,514 A choice sadly denied to Mr Harrison. 714 00:39:13,360 --> 00:39:14,509 SHE SIGHS 715 00:39:15,680 --> 00:39:18,832 Father, where exactly did I fit into all of this? 716 00:39:20,240 --> 00:39:23,471 For what it's worth, Mrs Devine, I just think he was... 717 00:39:24,640 --> 00:39:26,278 genuinely fond of you. 718 00:39:27,120 --> 00:39:28,235 Great. 719 00:39:29,400 --> 00:39:31,437 I can really pick them, can't 1? 720 00:39:34,000 --> 00:39:36,833 I think your knight in shining armour is still out there. 721 00:39:36,920 --> 00:39:40,231 Don't even about driving Hercules home, Mrs Devine. 722 00:39:40,840 --> 00:39:43,070 I'll send a few constables to retrieve it. 723 00:39:44,240 --> 00:39:45,230 "Him". 724 00:39:48,880 --> 00:39:49,950 Yes... 725 00:39:51,640 --> 00:39:54,314 Yes, I rather think he is. - ENGINE STARTS 726 00:39:55,440 --> 00:39:57,431 BRASS BAND PLAYS 727 00:40:02,800 --> 00:40:04,757 Mayor Wood has decided to step down 728 00:40:04,840 --> 00:40:07,275 and give his full support to Ms Clement's campaign. 729 00:40:07,360 --> 00:40:08,759 I doubt she'll need it. 730 00:40:09,040 --> 00:40:10,951 She's certainly got my vote. 731 00:40:11,400 --> 00:40:13,198 Yours too, I imagine. 732 00:40:13,360 --> 00:40:15,510 I couldn't possibly say, Mrs Devine. 733 00:40:15,600 --> 00:40:16,829 No, of course not. 734 00:40:19,040 --> 00:40:20,189 Oh, she's here! 735 00:40:22,360 --> 00:40:24,317 CHILDREN CHEER 736 00:40:44,120 --> 00:40:45,758 My legs have turned to jelly... 737 00:40:52,480 --> 00:40:53,834 She's beautiful. 738 00:40:54,560 --> 00:40:56,278 You've certainly changed your tune. 739 00:41:00,760 --> 00:41:01,909 Father Brown. 740 00:41:02,440 --> 00:41:04,317 Your Royal Highness. - Hello. 741 00:41:04,440 --> 00:41:06,033 How do you do? - Mrs Devine. 742 00:41:06,840 --> 00:41:08,274 How do you do? Hello. 743 00:41:08,360 --> 00:41:09,919 Chief Inspector Sullivan. 744 00:41:10,320 --> 00:41:11,640 Hello. - Your Highness. 745 00:41:12,360 --> 00:41:14,271 Mayor Wood. - Hello. 746 00:41:14,360 --> 00:41:15,316 How do you do? 747 00:41:15,400 --> 00:41:18,677 And the headmistress of Saint Arilda's, Ms Clement. 748 00:41:18,760 --> 00:41:20,159 Hello. How do you do? 749 00:41:31,680 --> 00:41:32,875 Go on, sweetheart. 750 00:41:36,600 --> 00:41:37,510 Erm... 751 00:41:38,120 --> 00:41:39,394 Come on, I'll go with ya. 752 00:42:07,320 --> 00:42:09,914 PRINCESS MARGARET: It is my honour and privilege 753 00:42:10,160 --> 00:42:14,393 to officially declare Saint Arilda's library open. 754 00:42:14,840 --> 00:42:16,717 APPLAUSE 755 00:42:19,360 --> 00:42:21,033 CROWD CHEERS 756 00:42:21,400 --> 00:42:24,711 BRASS BAND PLAYS "GOD SAVE THE QUEEN"