1 00:00:01,800 --> 00:00:03,711 (Typewriter clicks) 2 00:01:30,040 --> 00:01:31,951 Hey! Hey! 3 00:01:32,080 --> 00:01:33,991 Come in here. 4 00:01:50,880 --> 00:01:52,791 (Doorbell rings) 5 00:01:56,240 --> 00:01:58,151 (Doorbell rings insistently) 6 00:02:09,720 --> 00:02:11,631 You'll never believe this, sir. 7 00:02:11,760 --> 00:02:13,557 We have to visit a brewery. 8 00:02:21,280 --> 00:02:24,397 LEWlS: Trevor Radford. Managing director of Radford and Sons. 9 00:02:24,520 --> 00:02:26,158 One of the brewers 10 00:02:26,280 --> 00:02:28,191 found him at the bottom of a vat. 11 00:02:28,320 --> 00:02:30,231 Just like poor old Clarence. 12 00:02:30,360 --> 00:02:32,828 LEWlS: Sounds like a pretty good way to go. 13 00:02:37,760 --> 00:02:39,671 (Police radios) 14 00:02:47,400 --> 00:02:49,470 (Machinery whirs) 15 00:03:13,080 --> 00:03:15,116 Chief Inspector? 16 00:03:15,240 --> 00:03:17,549 l'm Dr Halliday. 17 00:03:19,720 --> 00:03:21,631 Your first case, Doctor? 18 00:03:21,760 --> 00:03:23,079 Yes. 19 00:03:23,200 --> 00:03:25,191 They've thrown me in at the deep end. 20 00:03:25,320 --> 00:03:27,231 Like the deceased. 21 00:03:31,920 --> 00:03:33,831 So, he didn't drown? 22 00:03:33,960 --> 00:03:35,871 lt's too early to say. 23 00:03:36,000 --> 00:03:40,118 There's a depressed fracture front left of skull with a circular point of impact. 24 00:03:40,240 --> 00:03:42,913 Some heavy blunt instrument, perhaps. 25 00:03:44,920 --> 00:03:47,673 - Time? - That's a difficult one. 26 00:03:47,800 --> 00:03:51,076 They say the temperature is 55�. lt would have speeded things up. 27 00:03:51,200 --> 00:03:53,111 Approximately. 28 00:03:53,240 --> 00:03:57,153 Well, the body's cold, so it must have been at least eight hours ago. 29 00:03:57,280 --> 00:04:01,273 Probably nearer ten. Assuming he was pushed in immediately after he was hit on the head. 30 00:04:01,400 --> 00:04:05,791 Around ten yesterday evening? What would he have been doing here at that time of night? 31 00:04:05,920 --> 00:04:09,071 l think l can help you there. Norman Weekes, marketing director. 32 00:04:10,200 --> 00:04:12,236 Yes, Mr Weekes. 33 00:04:12,360 --> 00:04:16,592 Trevor had been burning the midnight oil quite a lot lately. 34 00:04:16,720 --> 00:04:19,109 Ever since Farmer's announced their offer. 35 00:04:19,240 --> 00:04:21,754 Farmer's? Of Banbury? 36 00:04:21,880 --> 00:04:23,791 They're trying to take us over. 37 00:04:23,920 --> 00:04:27,230 Trevor was preparing what he called a ''defence document''. 38 00:04:27,360 --> 00:04:29,476 To be circuIated to the sharehoIders. 39 00:04:29,600 --> 00:04:32,637 Well, that would explain why he was on the premises. 40 00:04:32,760 --> 00:04:35,433 lt doesn't explain what he was doing in here. 41 00:04:35,560 --> 00:04:37,869 No. 42 00:04:39,120 --> 00:04:41,031 Where's his office? 43 00:04:45,440 --> 00:04:49,479 WEEKES: Some petty thief, probably. Wandered into the yard, found the door open. 44 00:04:49,600 --> 00:04:51,511 MORSE: Anything missing? 45 00:04:51,640 --> 00:04:53,551 WEEKES: Gail. 46 00:04:56,440 --> 00:04:58,749 - Anything missing? - No. I don't think so. 47 00:04:58,880 --> 00:05:01,440 This is Gail, our secretary. 48 00:05:01,560 --> 00:05:05,439 - She was the Iast person to see Trevor aIive. - Except for the murderer. 49 00:05:05,560 --> 00:05:07,471 Well, yes. Naturally. 50 00:05:22,480 --> 00:05:25,074 You say he was preparing a defence document. 51 00:05:25,200 --> 00:05:27,395 - Where is it? - Tell me where everything is. 52 00:05:27,520 --> 00:05:29,829 WEEKES: CouId be in the safe, but I don't have keys. 53 00:05:29,960 --> 00:05:32,554 GAlL: ..and private things in the other drawer. 54 00:05:34,000 --> 00:05:35,911 MORSE: 1 841... 55 00:05:36,040 --> 00:05:39,715 The brewery's been in the Radford famiIy aII that time? 56 00:05:39,840 --> 00:05:42,149 NearIy 1 50 years. 57 00:05:42,280 --> 00:05:44,794 No wonder they don't want to seII. 58 00:05:48,960 --> 00:05:50,871 What time did you leave, last night? 59 00:05:51,000 --> 00:05:55,551 Just after six. l offered to stay on, but Mr Radford said he didn't need me. 60 00:05:55,680 --> 00:05:57,591 LEWlS: Excuse me, sir. 61 00:06:04,120 --> 00:06:07,476 Who's Mr John Wheatley? 62 00:06:07,600 --> 00:06:09,511 WEEKES: The company surveyor. 63 00:06:09,640 --> 00:06:14,998 Why would Mr Radford be writing a letter to him, dated 1 0th June 1 986? 64 00:06:16,120 --> 00:06:18,031 l haven't the slightest idea. 65 00:06:24,840 --> 00:06:26,637 MORSE: He seems to have made a copy. 66 00:06:30,200 --> 00:06:32,760 l suppose that could be in the safe, too. 67 00:06:37,760 --> 00:06:39,671 How many work here? 68 00:06:39,800 --> 00:06:42,997 1 0 in the brewing area and about 50 in the other departments. 69 00:06:44,440 --> 00:06:46,749 l want every employee interviewed, Lewis. 70 00:06:49,080 --> 00:06:50,991 And get a search organised. 71 00:06:51,120 --> 00:06:54,430 Tell the lads they're looking for a heavy blunt instrument. 72 00:06:54,560 --> 00:06:56,471 Right, sir. 73 00:07:00,640 --> 00:07:03,871 Take this back to the office. Get them to make a transcript. 74 00:07:05,440 --> 00:07:08,955 Now, what do we know about the late Mr Radford? Married? 75 00:07:36,840 --> 00:07:38,751 (Doorbell rings) 76 00:07:41,280 --> 00:07:43,191 (Vacuum off) 77 00:07:48,840 --> 00:07:50,751 Mrs Radford, please. 78 00:07:50,880 --> 00:07:53,997 - She's not up yet! - Wake her, will you? lt's important. 79 00:07:55,120 --> 00:07:57,031 You'd better come in. 80 00:07:57,160 --> 00:07:59,071 Shut the door behind you. 81 00:08:02,560 --> 00:08:04,516 Mrs Radford! 82 00:08:04,640 --> 00:08:06,551 MRS RADFORD: Yes. I can hear you! 83 00:08:06,680 --> 00:08:09,478 CLEANER: There's a poIiceman to see you. 84 00:08:28,040 --> 00:08:29,951 MRS RADFORD: You're a poIiceman? 85 00:08:32,040 --> 00:08:33,871 Yes. 86 00:08:35,000 --> 00:08:36,797 lf it's about that parking ticket, 87 00:08:36,920 --> 00:08:39,832 - l paid it yesterday. - lt's not about a parking ticket. 88 00:08:43,160 --> 00:08:45,071 Someone's dead. 89 00:08:45,200 --> 00:08:46,952 Yes. 90 00:08:47,080 --> 00:08:50,038 Who is it? lsobel? Charles? 91 00:08:50,160 --> 00:08:52,913 l'm afraid it's your husband. 92 00:08:55,440 --> 00:08:57,351 Oh, my God! 93 00:09:09,080 --> 00:09:10,991 (Clatter) 94 00:09:16,000 --> 00:09:18,230 l wonder if you'd make us both some coffee? 95 00:09:19,360 --> 00:09:21,078 Please. 96 00:09:21,200 --> 00:09:23,430 Mrs Radford's just had a very nasty shock. 97 00:09:23,560 --> 00:09:25,471 All right. 98 00:09:25,600 --> 00:09:27,716 l'll take mine black. No sugar. 99 00:09:33,680 --> 00:09:35,591 A car accident. 100 00:09:37,120 --> 00:09:39,759 No. He was murdered. 101 00:09:42,960 --> 00:09:44,393 Murdered? 102 00:09:44,520 --> 00:09:46,431 Last night. 103 00:09:46,560 --> 00:09:47,959 At the brewery. 104 00:09:48,080 --> 00:09:49,991 The brewery... 105 00:09:52,440 --> 00:09:55,796 Look, Mrs Radford, there are a few questions l have to ask, 106 00:09:55,920 --> 00:09:58,832 but...l can come back. 107 00:10:01,080 --> 00:10:02,991 l... 108 00:10:03,120 --> 00:10:05,031 l went to bed early, you see. l... 109 00:10:06,720 --> 00:10:08,631 ..took a sleeping pill. 110 00:10:10,920 --> 00:10:12,831 Mrs Radford... 111 00:10:12,960 --> 00:10:16,077 All the time l was asleep, he... 112 00:10:16,200 --> 00:10:17,713 he was... 113 00:10:17,840 --> 00:10:19,751 l never thought to look. 114 00:10:21,480 --> 00:10:24,233 l just assumed he'd come and gone again. 115 00:10:26,600 --> 00:10:28,511 l don't think you ought to be alone. 116 00:10:29,640 --> 00:10:31,631 ls there anyone you'd like me to call? 117 00:10:31,760 --> 00:10:33,716 How was he...? 118 00:10:33,840 --> 00:10:36,434 He was um... 119 00:10:38,120 --> 00:10:40,509 ..hit on the head and... 120 00:10:40,640 --> 00:10:42,551 pushed into a vat. 121 00:10:46,440 --> 00:10:48,158 Stephen. 122 00:10:48,280 --> 00:10:50,714 Could you call Stephen? 123 00:10:50,840 --> 00:10:52,796 My brother-in-law. 124 00:10:53,920 --> 00:10:55,831 The number? 125 00:10:55,960 --> 00:10:59,555 lt's in the book by the phone, under Radford Futuretech. 126 00:10:59,680 --> 00:11:02,877 Ask him to tell his parents. l'll meet him there in an hour. 127 00:11:03,000 --> 00:11:05,309 Would you like me to drive you? 128 00:11:07,040 --> 00:11:10,350 Who else knew Mr Radford was working late last night? 129 00:11:10,480 --> 00:11:11,993 Oh, everyone. 130 00:11:12,120 --> 00:11:14,998 l mean, we all knew about Farmer's offer. 131 00:11:15,120 --> 00:11:17,315 And about the guv'nor trying to fight it off. 132 00:11:17,440 --> 00:11:19,351 You were all behind him? 133 00:11:19,480 --> 00:11:21,391 Of course. 134 00:11:21,520 --> 00:11:24,910 We produce some of the finest real ale in the country. 135 00:11:25,040 --> 00:11:27,474 So, everyone's against Farmer's bid, right? 136 00:11:27,600 --> 00:11:29,511 Well, everyone at the brewery. 137 00:11:33,960 --> 00:11:35,871 But what about the family? 138 00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:37,911 Oh, well, families... 139 00:11:38,040 --> 00:11:40,270 there's no accounting for them, is there? 140 00:11:40,400 --> 00:11:42,709 Take the brother, for one. 141 00:11:42,840 --> 00:11:44,751 Mr Stephen. 142 00:11:44,880 --> 00:11:46,916 He and Mr Trevor never did see eye to eye. 143 00:11:47,040 --> 00:11:48,951 Always arguing about this and that. 144 00:11:49,080 --> 00:11:50,991 WeII, onIy Iast week... 145 00:11:51,120 --> 00:11:53,031 WeII, we aII heard them. 146 00:11:54,440 --> 00:11:58,797 Mr Trevor saying as how he needed more time to pull the brewery round. 147 00:11:58,920 --> 00:12:00,831 And Mr Stephen... 148 00:12:01,960 --> 00:12:05,589 l don't think he thought Mr Trevor could organise a proverbial. 149 00:12:05,720 --> 00:12:07,631 Even in his own brewery. 150 00:12:38,320 --> 00:12:40,515 AIpha Sierra 1, are you receiving? 151 00:12:42,520 --> 00:12:44,033 Morse. 152 00:12:44,160 --> 00:12:46,071 Go ahead, AIpha Sierra 3. 153 00:12:46,200 --> 00:12:48,077 It's Lewis, sir. 154 00:12:48,200 --> 00:12:50,111 Where are you? 155 00:12:50,240 --> 00:12:52,834 l'm driving Mrs Radford to her in-laws'. 156 00:12:52,960 --> 00:12:55,190 There's something you shouId know. 157 00:12:55,320 --> 00:13:00,235 According to one of the empIoyees, Radford had a big bust-up with his brother Iast week. 158 00:13:02,480 --> 00:13:06,268 Not now, Lewis. l told you, l'm with Mrs Radford. 159 00:13:06,400 --> 00:13:08,311 Oh... Right, sir. 160 00:13:09,440 --> 00:13:11,510 l'll call you back. 161 00:13:11,640 --> 00:13:14,234 What's he suggesting? 162 00:13:33,160 --> 00:13:36,550 Mrs Trevor, on behalf of the staff, may l say how sorry l am. 163 00:13:36,680 --> 00:13:39,274 - Thank you, Jessop. - They're waiting for you. 164 00:13:43,480 --> 00:13:46,995 Er, there's a policeman outside. Show him where to go, will you? 165 00:13:48,280 --> 00:13:51,397 LEWlS: Stephen wants to seII it. That's what the bust-up was about. 166 00:13:51,520 --> 00:13:54,114 MORSE: Any sign of the murder weapon? LEWlS: Not yet. 167 00:13:54,240 --> 00:13:56,151 Tell them to keep looking. 168 00:13:56,280 --> 00:13:58,714 l'll meet you at the pub later. 169 00:14:03,640 --> 00:14:05,551 May l have your name, sir? 170 00:14:05,680 --> 00:14:07,591 - Morse. - Rank? 171 00:14:09,320 --> 00:14:11,231 That's important, is it? 172 00:14:11,360 --> 00:14:13,271 l have to announce you, sir. 173 00:14:14,400 --> 00:14:16,311 Chief lnspector. 174 00:14:16,440 --> 00:14:18,351 Please come in. 175 00:14:30,120 --> 00:14:32,031 This way, sir. 176 00:14:37,000 --> 00:14:39,753 Chief lnspector Morse, madam. 177 00:14:46,440 --> 00:14:48,431 Ah. The good Samaritan. 178 00:14:49,560 --> 00:14:52,074 Not entirely. l was coming anyway. 179 00:14:52,200 --> 00:14:54,236 You're in charge of the investigations? 180 00:14:54,360 --> 00:14:56,271 Yes. 181 00:14:56,400 --> 00:14:58,072 Come over here. 182 00:14:58,200 --> 00:14:59,838 I'm IsobeI Radford. 183 00:14:59,960 --> 00:15:02,235 This is my husband. 184 00:15:02,360 --> 00:15:04,271 And my son Stephen. 185 00:15:05,720 --> 00:15:07,438 l didn't catch the name. 186 00:15:07,560 --> 00:15:09,391 lSOBEL: Morse. - Oh. 187 00:15:09,520 --> 00:15:11,715 You'll have to speak up. He's rather deaf. 188 00:15:11,840 --> 00:15:14,832 And er...what's he doing here? 189 00:15:14,960 --> 00:15:18,589 He's a policeman. He's come to ask some questions. 190 00:15:18,720 --> 00:15:20,517 You're Iooming, Inspector. 191 00:15:20,640 --> 00:15:24,155 Do sit down. l can't bear people looming at me. 192 00:15:24,280 --> 00:15:26,191 Helen, come and sit next to me. 193 00:15:27,720 --> 00:15:28,994 Chin up, dear. 194 00:15:29,120 --> 00:15:31,031 We must all be very brave. 195 00:15:32,120 --> 00:15:33,439 Well? 196 00:15:35,560 --> 00:15:38,597 Who stands to benefit from your son's death? 197 00:15:38,720 --> 00:15:41,598 Benefit? From his will, you mean? 198 00:15:41,720 --> 00:15:44,837 Not necessarily. l was thinking of the brewery. 199 00:15:44,960 --> 00:15:47,713 Who'II take over as managing director? 200 00:15:47,840 --> 00:15:49,876 Um...what? 201 00:15:50,000 --> 00:15:51,911 What? 202 00:15:52,040 --> 00:15:54,156 The brewery, Mr Radford. 203 00:15:54,280 --> 00:15:56,510 Who'II be the new manager? 204 00:15:58,320 --> 00:16:02,916 - That has yet to be decided by the board. - No, dear. It'II be Farmer's decision. 205 00:16:03,040 --> 00:16:05,076 - lf the deal goes through. - It wiII. 206 00:16:05,200 --> 00:16:07,111 You're not being much help, Mother. 207 00:16:07,240 --> 00:16:11,153 Mr Morse wants to know who'd have been next in line if Farmer's hadn't intervened. 208 00:16:11,280 --> 00:16:13,191 l've no idea. 209 00:16:13,320 --> 00:16:15,231 Norman Weekes, l suppose. 210 00:16:17,800 --> 00:16:19,711 Or... 211 00:16:19,840 --> 00:16:22,400 - Victor Preece. - Who? 212 00:16:22,520 --> 00:16:24,511 Where were you last night, Mr Preece? 213 00:16:24,640 --> 00:16:27,473 At home, laying a new track for the Flying Scotsman. 214 00:16:27,600 --> 00:16:30,637 - What? - You must have heard of the Flying Scotsman. 215 00:16:30,760 --> 00:16:32,671 lt's a steam locomotive. 216 00:16:32,800 --> 00:16:36,315 Or was, before they brought in these hideous new diesel things. 217 00:16:36,440 --> 00:16:38,908 This track, how long did it take? 218 00:16:39,040 --> 00:16:41,952 Three or four hours. l kept changing my mind, you see. 219 00:16:42,080 --> 00:16:45,277 l didn't know whether to take the Northallerton to Newcastle section 220 00:16:45,400 --> 00:16:47,311 through West Hartlepool and Sunderland, 221 00:16:47,440 --> 00:16:50,238 or take the inland route through Bishop Auckland and Durham. 222 00:16:50,360 --> 00:16:52,555 - So, you were at home the whole evening? - Yeah. 223 00:16:52,680 --> 00:16:55,240 - Can anybody corroborate that? - Yes. My mother. 224 00:16:56,360 --> 00:16:58,271 ? News theme on radio 225 00:17:02,240 --> 00:17:04,959 And the main IocaI stories at 1 1:00. 226 00:17:05,080 --> 00:17:08,117 PoIice are baffIed by the death of Trevor Radford, 227 00:17:08,240 --> 00:17:10,310 managing director of Radford's brewery, 228 00:17:10,440 --> 00:17:14,274 whose body was found in one of the fermenting vats earIy this morning. 229 00:17:14,400 --> 00:17:18,518 According to the Thames VaIIey CID, Mr Radford was working Iate Iast night 230 00:17:18,640 --> 00:17:21,791 and appears to have been attacked as he Ieft his office. 231 00:17:21,920 --> 00:17:23,831 (Radio off) 232 00:17:23,960 --> 00:17:25,871 - (Hissing) - Oh, blast! 233 00:17:26,000 --> 00:17:27,228 Oh... 234 00:17:28,360 --> 00:17:30,794 This offer for the brewery, 235 00:17:30,920 --> 00:17:34,037 l understand it caused some disagreement in the family. 236 00:17:34,160 --> 00:17:36,913 lSOBEL: Who toId you that? MORSE: Is it true? 237 00:17:37,040 --> 00:17:38,951 Yes. 238 00:17:39,080 --> 00:17:41,469 We did disagree about it. We still do. 239 00:17:42,600 --> 00:17:45,637 But l fail to see what bearing that has on my son's death. 240 00:17:45,760 --> 00:17:48,558 l'm just trying to establish a motive, Mrs Radford. 241 00:17:48,680 --> 00:17:51,797 My dear lnspector, l don't know what circles you move in, 242 00:17:51,920 --> 00:17:56,835 but in this family, we're not in the habit of murdering each other every time we disagree. 243 00:17:56,960 --> 00:17:59,599 They know about your row with Trevor, Stephen. 244 00:17:59,720 --> 00:18:04,157 - Someone at the brewery toId them. - So, you think l may have killed my brother? 245 00:18:04,280 --> 00:18:05,872 Because we had a row? 246 00:18:07,800 --> 00:18:10,633 Would you mind telling me where you were last night? 247 00:18:11,760 --> 00:18:13,671 Around 1 0 o'clock. 248 00:18:13,800 --> 00:18:17,395 - l was driving back from Bristol. - Alone? 249 00:18:17,520 --> 00:18:19,476 Yes. 250 00:18:19,600 --> 00:18:21,511 What were you doing in Bristol? 251 00:18:21,640 --> 00:18:24,791 Oh, really! This is intolerable! 252 00:18:24,920 --> 00:18:26,831 l don't mind, Mother. 253 00:18:26,960 --> 00:18:29,679 l had a meeting with Tremolo Computers. 254 00:18:29,800 --> 00:18:32,951 My company makes their printed circuit boards. 255 00:18:33,080 --> 00:18:35,514 What time did your meeting end? 256 00:18:35,640 --> 00:18:37,153 About seven. 257 00:18:37,280 --> 00:18:39,191 l stopped off to have something to eat. 258 00:18:39,320 --> 00:18:44,189 - Where? - Some ltalian place. l can't remember the name. 259 00:18:45,840 --> 00:18:48,877 - Paid by credit card, did you? - No. 260 00:18:49,000 --> 00:18:52,072 lt came to under �20, so l paid cash. 261 00:18:52,200 --> 00:18:54,509 What time did you arrive home? 262 00:18:54,640 --> 00:18:57,108 lSOBEL: That's enough, Morse! 263 00:18:57,240 --> 00:18:59,151 We've been very patient. 264 00:18:59,280 --> 00:19:01,669 But if all you're going to do is stand there 265 00:19:01,800 --> 00:19:04,792 and virtually accuse poor Stephen of Trevor's murder, 266 00:19:04,920 --> 00:19:06,831 then none of us has anything further to say. 267 00:19:06,960 --> 00:19:09,155 The chief inspector's leaving, Jessop. 268 00:19:09,280 --> 00:19:11,191 Show him out, will you? 269 00:19:29,280 --> 00:19:32,192 - l thought it might be you. - Hello, George. 270 00:19:32,320 --> 00:19:33,639 Why is that? 271 00:19:33,760 --> 00:19:35,671 Oh, you know? 272 00:19:35,800 --> 00:19:39,634 A murder inquiry, beer involved. ''They'll give it to Morse,'' l thought. 273 00:19:39,760 --> 00:19:42,320 Really? Make beer, as well, do you? 274 00:19:44,480 --> 00:19:46,198 Good old Morse. 275 00:19:46,320 --> 00:19:47,912 Always the puritan. 276 00:19:48,040 --> 00:19:50,759 Purist, George. 277 00:19:50,880 --> 00:19:52,518 Come on. 278 00:19:52,640 --> 00:19:55,598 MORSE: Never one to make fine distinctions, were you? 279 00:19:55,720 --> 00:20:00,032 We've both been out in the real world a long time. 280 00:20:00,160 --> 00:20:02,594 lt knocks the corners off. 281 00:20:02,720 --> 00:20:04,631 Yes, well... 282 00:20:04,760 --> 00:20:07,149 lt makes them easier to cut, l suppose. 283 00:20:10,840 --> 00:20:12,751 Getting the grand tour, am l? 284 00:20:14,400 --> 00:20:17,710 SECRETARY: Hello, Farmer's Brewery lnternational. How may l help you? 285 00:20:19,240 --> 00:20:22,312 All right. He's not in the office at the moment. 286 00:20:23,480 --> 00:20:25,789 lt's a long way from SPARTA, George. 287 00:20:25,920 --> 00:20:27,831 Sorry? 288 00:20:27,960 --> 00:20:29,871 The little club we ran at Oxford. 289 00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:32,958 Or you ran, l should say. 290 00:20:34,080 --> 00:20:37,390 Yes, the Society for the Promotion of Traditional Real Ale. 291 00:20:37,520 --> 00:20:40,478 l never worked out what the first A stood for. 292 00:20:40,600 --> 00:20:42,511 Boys' games, Morse. 293 00:20:42,640 --> 00:20:44,551 lt's a competitive world out there. 294 00:20:44,680 --> 00:20:46,591 So l keep hearing. 295 00:20:47,720 --> 00:20:50,359 lf you get Radford's, who'll run it? 296 00:20:51,720 --> 00:20:53,631 We haven't got it yet. 297 00:20:53,760 --> 00:20:56,797 Someone from Radford's, or will you put your own man in? 298 00:20:57,920 --> 00:21:00,309 lt's a corporate decision. 299 00:21:01,440 --> 00:21:04,671 So, Trevor Radford couldn't hack it, is that the story? 300 00:21:04,800 --> 00:21:07,633 What? Oh, Trevor Radford's no longer the issue. 301 00:21:07,760 --> 00:21:10,149 That's one way of putting it. 302 00:21:10,280 --> 00:21:13,272 Look, Radford's is a sick company. 303 00:21:13,400 --> 00:21:16,710 Bad marketing, bad pricing structure, bad financial strategy. 304 00:21:16,840 --> 00:21:20,150 They need somebody, as the Americans say, to kick ass. 305 00:21:20,280 --> 00:21:23,431 Their freehold's worth quite a bit, too. 306 00:21:23,560 --> 00:21:27,951 l'm not an asset stripper, Morse, so don't come The Guardian editorial with me. 307 00:21:28,080 --> 00:21:30,275 We're talking commercial synergy here. 308 00:21:30,400 --> 00:21:33,756 Either Radford gets an injection of outside capital, or the whole lot 309 00:21:33,880 --> 00:21:36,269 goes down the tube, and the famiIy with it. 310 00:21:37,400 --> 00:21:40,198 l'm their white knight, Morse. 311 00:21:42,920 --> 00:21:44,956 But who's the dragon, George? 312 00:21:46,120 --> 00:21:49,351 lSOBEL: One of us wiII have to keep an eye on the brewery. 313 00:21:49,480 --> 00:21:51,198 l will. 314 00:21:51,320 --> 00:21:54,835 Won't it be too much for you, dear? What about your own business? 315 00:21:54,960 --> 00:21:59,795 lt's only a week to the board meeting and it'll give me a chance to do some detective work. 316 00:21:59,920 --> 00:22:02,036 - What was that? - Detective work, Dad. 317 00:22:02,160 --> 00:22:04,549 l want to find out why Farmer's offer was so low. 318 00:22:04,680 --> 00:22:07,877 There's no mystery there. Every predator makes a low sighting shot. 319 00:22:08,000 --> 00:22:09,149 Not this low. 320 00:22:09,280 --> 00:22:11,919 lt bears no relation to our asset value. 321 00:22:12,040 --> 00:22:14,679 l think Farmer's know something we don't. 322 00:22:14,800 --> 00:22:17,792 l'd leave it till the meeting, if l were you. Don't rock the boat. 323 00:22:17,920 --> 00:22:20,036 What do you mean, ''Don't rock the boat''? 324 00:22:21,240 --> 00:22:24,630 l'm trying to keep it afloat, for God's sake, till Farmer's rescue us. 325 00:22:24,760 --> 00:22:28,070 Oh, stop it! Trevor's dead, for God's sake. 326 00:22:28,200 --> 00:22:31,431 All you can do is talk about the value of your bloody assets. 327 00:23:04,840 --> 00:23:07,434 LEWlS: l've got a copy of the transcript, sir. 328 00:23:08,720 --> 00:23:12,679 ''Dear Mr Wheatley, l've just received your revaluation 329 00:23:12,800 --> 00:23:15,394 of our assets, which, frankIy, astonishes me. 330 00:23:15,520 --> 00:23:16,794 I feeI I must put on record 331 00:23:16,920 --> 00:23:21,357 my opinion that your estimates are, without exception, far too high.'' 332 00:23:21,480 --> 00:23:24,631 Oh, give it to me, Lewis. 333 00:23:27,160 --> 00:23:29,071 ''..far too high. 334 00:23:29,200 --> 00:23:34,035 l realise that land values have increased dramatically over the last few years, 335 00:23:34,160 --> 00:23:36,549 but even taking this into account, 336 00:23:36,680 --> 00:23:38,750 l cannot agree...'' 337 00:23:38,880 --> 00:23:40,950 Don't slurp in my ear, Lewis. 338 00:23:42,480 --> 00:23:47,031 ''..l cannot agree that a 200% increase over all is justified. 339 00:23:47,160 --> 00:23:49,674 Perhaps we should meet to discuss the matter. 340 00:23:49,800 --> 00:23:52,234 Yours sincerely, Trevor Radford.'' 341 00:23:55,360 --> 00:23:58,989 Why would Radford have dated that letter three years ago? 342 00:24:01,520 --> 00:24:03,636 And why would he have burnt the top copy? 343 00:24:06,560 --> 00:24:08,471 Any ideas, Lewis? 344 00:24:12,760 --> 00:24:15,354 lt's got to be something to do with the takeover. 345 00:24:15,480 --> 00:24:17,391 The motive, l mean. 346 00:24:17,520 --> 00:24:20,512 - lt's got to be financial. - Maybe. 347 00:24:20,640 --> 00:24:25,077 But l think it's also to do with a family feud. 348 00:24:25,200 --> 00:24:27,156 What, the brother? Stephen? 349 00:24:27,280 --> 00:24:30,829 Not just Stephen. The father, the mother, the sister-in-law. 350 00:24:30,960 --> 00:24:36,512 l had the distinct impression every one of them was being economical with the truth. 351 00:24:36,640 --> 00:24:38,551 As if they were cIosing ranks. 352 00:24:40,040 --> 00:24:42,918 Death aIways makes peopIe cIose ranks. 353 00:24:44,080 --> 00:24:45,991 Death and money. 354 00:24:47,760 --> 00:24:51,958 And Trevor's death has certainly cleared the way for the sale of the brewery. 355 00:24:52,080 --> 00:24:55,038 But who'll benefit from a takeover? 356 00:24:55,160 --> 00:24:57,071 The Radford family, certainly. 357 00:24:58,440 --> 00:25:00,351 Farmer's. 358 00:25:00,480 --> 00:25:02,948 And the new managing director. 359 00:25:04,800 --> 00:25:06,711 There are two candidates. 360 00:25:06,840 --> 00:25:08,159 Er... 361 00:25:08,280 --> 00:25:11,317 Norman Weekes and Victor Preece. 362 00:25:11,440 --> 00:25:13,351 l interviewed both of them. 363 00:25:13,480 --> 00:25:16,358 - And? - Their alibis check out. 364 00:25:18,680 --> 00:25:21,877 All right. Let's go and talk to this surveyor. 365 00:25:33,200 --> 00:25:34,713 Are you OK? 366 00:25:36,600 --> 00:25:38,511 Do you want me to come in? 367 00:25:38,640 --> 00:25:40,551 Better not. 368 00:25:48,080 --> 00:25:49,513 Helen... 369 00:26:07,760 --> 00:26:10,194 What makes you think he typed this last night? 370 00:26:11,320 --> 00:26:14,835 Because he made a copy. The carbon was in the wastepaper basket. 371 00:26:14,960 --> 00:26:16,871 But this isn't the original. 372 00:26:17,000 --> 00:26:18,911 No. 373 00:26:19,040 --> 00:26:21,315 - What happened to it? - He burnt it. 374 00:26:22,840 --> 00:26:24,751 How very odd. 375 00:26:26,040 --> 00:26:27,951 l really can't help you, Chief lnspector. 376 00:26:28,080 --> 00:26:31,550 l've no idea why he should have decided that my valuation was excessive. 377 00:26:31,680 --> 00:26:34,877 He didn't disagree with it at the time? 378 00:26:35,000 --> 00:26:37,275 On the contrary. He seemed completely satisfied. 379 00:26:37,400 --> 00:26:40,153 And since then, you've had no cause to revise your figures? 380 00:26:40,280 --> 00:26:43,033 l wasn't asked to revise them. 381 00:26:44,560 --> 00:26:49,395 Could Radford's change of mind have anything to do with Farmer's offer for the brewery? 382 00:26:49,520 --> 00:26:51,431 That wouldn't make sense. 383 00:26:51,560 --> 00:26:56,395 Whether or not the bid was successful, he'd want the valuation to be as high as possible. 384 00:27:00,000 --> 00:27:02,070 ls that a copy of the valuation, sir? 385 00:27:02,200 --> 00:27:03,918 Of course. 386 00:27:04,040 --> 00:27:05,951 Could we see it? 387 00:27:14,400 --> 00:27:17,995 What's the matter with you, Lewis? Don't you have enough paperwork? 388 00:27:18,120 --> 00:27:22,352 lt might have a bearing, sir. Radford might have been killed to stop him sending that letter. 389 00:27:22,480 --> 00:27:24,436 - Why?! - l've no idea. 390 00:27:24,560 --> 00:27:27,358 But he burnt it, so he obviously never intended to send it. 391 00:27:27,480 --> 00:27:29,471 We don't know it was him that burnt it. 392 00:27:29,600 --> 00:27:32,512 - Were there any other prints on it? - None that we could find. 393 00:27:32,640 --> 00:27:35,677 - Not much of a theory, then, is it? - Well, do you have one? 394 00:27:35,800 --> 00:27:37,916 Not yet. 395 00:27:38,040 --> 00:27:40,554 But there's something interesting about this case. 396 00:27:40,680 --> 00:27:41,999 What? 397 00:27:42,120 --> 00:27:46,511 Everyone we've talked to so far is hiding something, including that surveyor. 398 00:27:59,040 --> 00:28:01,759 MRS PREECE: Trevor Radford must have toId the famiIy. 399 00:28:01,880 --> 00:28:04,678 They must know that he wanted you to take over as manager. 400 00:28:04,800 --> 00:28:06,233 Maybe. 401 00:28:06,360 --> 00:28:09,636 Anyway, it's all academic now. 402 00:28:09,760 --> 00:28:11,671 Not necessarily. 403 00:28:11,800 --> 00:28:15,031 You can always tell them that you were Radford's choice. 404 00:28:15,160 --> 00:28:17,469 lt doesn't work like that, Mother. 405 00:28:17,600 --> 00:28:20,398 The family will make their own appointment. 406 00:28:23,120 --> 00:28:25,714 The police won't bother you any more, will they? 407 00:28:25,840 --> 00:28:27,910 You're the one who's lost out. 408 00:28:28,040 --> 00:28:30,679 Yes. l'm going to have to... 409 00:28:30,800 --> 00:28:33,439 What's the expression? ''Consider my position.'' 410 00:28:33,560 --> 00:28:35,949 Don't be silly, Victor. You mustn't resign. 411 00:28:36,080 --> 00:28:39,595 l'm a qualified chemist. l'll have no trouble finding another job. 412 00:28:39,720 --> 00:28:43,235 But you must stay here in Oxford. l couldn't face another move. 413 00:28:43,360 --> 00:28:45,271 - There you go. - Thank you, dear. 414 00:28:45,400 --> 00:28:47,311 Can you phone Bullens for me today? 415 00:28:47,440 --> 00:28:49,874 - All right. - Ask them if my guard's van's come in yet. 416 00:28:50,000 --> 00:28:51,911 OK. 417 00:28:55,400 --> 00:28:58,198 Oh, by the way, don't bother about dinner tonight. 418 00:29:00,400 --> 00:29:04,109 MAlD: Mrs Radford's gone shopping with the children. She'll be back soon. 419 00:29:04,240 --> 00:29:07,232 LEWlS: lt's all right if we wait, isn't it? - l'm sure it's OK. 420 00:29:07,360 --> 00:29:09,271 (Car approaches) 421 00:29:11,680 --> 00:29:13,591 (Car doors slam) 422 00:29:13,720 --> 00:29:15,631 (Children giggle) 423 00:29:18,360 --> 00:29:20,271 lt'd suit your kids, this, Lewis. 424 00:29:24,240 --> 00:29:26,754 (Girl giggles) Don't. Please, don't. Don't. 425 00:29:29,440 --> 00:29:32,557 Thank you. Oh, and take that newspaper and put it on this. 426 00:29:34,480 --> 00:29:37,711 Thanks. And keep an eye on the children. They're in the pool. 427 00:29:39,000 --> 00:29:40,797 MORSE: Mrs Radford? - Yes? 428 00:29:40,920 --> 00:29:43,195 l'm Chief lnspector Morse. 429 00:29:43,320 --> 00:29:44,992 This is Sergeant Lewis. 430 00:29:45,120 --> 00:29:47,031 l wondered when you would get round to me. 431 00:29:47,160 --> 00:29:49,720 - Oh? - Last and definitely least. 432 00:29:49,840 --> 00:29:52,035 How can I heIp you, Chief Inspector? 433 00:29:53,600 --> 00:29:58,310 Your husband told us he had a business meeting in Bristol the day before yesterday. 434 00:29:58,440 --> 00:30:01,398 - Really? - You didn't know? 435 00:30:02,640 --> 00:30:04,790 l'm not interested in his meetings. 436 00:30:04,920 --> 00:30:06,911 They can be in Timbuktu for all l care. 437 00:30:13,160 --> 00:30:15,390 What time did he arrive home, Mrs Radford? 438 00:30:15,520 --> 00:30:17,192 Ooh... 439 00:30:20,200 --> 00:30:21,758 He's a suspect, is he? 440 00:30:21,880 --> 00:30:25,714 WeII, I expect someone toId you that Trevor and Stephen didn't get on. 441 00:30:25,840 --> 00:30:27,478 LEWlS: Is it true? 442 00:30:27,600 --> 00:30:29,511 Yes. 443 00:30:29,640 --> 00:30:32,712 Poor old Trevor made rather a mess of things at the brewery 444 00:30:32,840 --> 00:30:34,831 and Stephen gave him heII. 445 00:30:34,960 --> 00:30:38,077 He's the one with the head for business, you see. 446 00:30:38,200 --> 00:30:40,998 Trevor was too proud to take his advice. 447 00:30:41,120 --> 00:30:44,556 And they disagreed about whether or not to accept Farmer's offer? 448 00:30:44,680 --> 00:30:47,513 l think they both would have liked to have kept the brewery going 449 00:30:47,640 --> 00:30:49,756 if it hadn't been Iosing money. 450 00:30:49,880 --> 00:30:54,032 Stephen was just trying to salvage something from the wreck, that's all. 451 00:30:54,160 --> 00:30:57,391 MORSE: So, when did he get home from Bristol? - I've no idea. 452 00:30:57,520 --> 00:30:59,431 - You weren't here? - l was asleep. 453 00:31:01,640 --> 00:31:04,916 - What time did you go to bed? - l don't know. 454 00:31:06,040 --> 00:31:08,998 Let me see... I was watching teIevision 455 00:31:09,120 --> 00:31:11,509 and the Horse Of The Year Show came on, so l went to bed. 456 00:31:11,640 --> 00:31:13,551 Must have been about half past eleven. 457 00:31:13,680 --> 00:31:16,069 You didn't ask him why he was so late? 458 00:31:16,200 --> 00:31:18,794 We don't have that sort of marriage, Mr Morse. 459 00:31:23,960 --> 00:31:25,871 Charles? 460 00:31:32,480 --> 00:31:35,199 The police may wish to ask us some more questions. 461 00:31:35,320 --> 00:31:37,959 Be careful what you say to them, won't you? 462 00:31:38,080 --> 00:31:39,593 Why? 463 00:31:39,720 --> 00:31:41,631 We have some dirty linen. 464 00:31:41,760 --> 00:31:43,671 We don't want it washed in public. 465 00:31:43,800 --> 00:31:45,711 Oh? 466 00:31:45,840 --> 00:31:47,558 What dirty linen? 467 00:31:47,680 --> 00:31:50,592 - To do with the family. - l don't know what you're talking about. 468 00:31:50,720 --> 00:31:52,631 Yes, you do. 469 00:31:52,760 --> 00:31:54,671 Do l? 470 00:31:57,800 --> 00:31:59,836 - lt must have slipped my mind. - Good. 471 00:31:59,960 --> 00:32:01,871 (Knock at door) 472 00:32:03,240 --> 00:32:06,277 Excuse me, madam. Mr Linacre is here. 473 00:32:07,400 --> 00:32:09,311 lsobel, my dear. 474 00:32:15,480 --> 00:32:18,392 - l don't know what to say. - Nothing, George. 475 00:32:18,520 --> 00:32:20,431 But it's kind of you to come. 476 00:32:25,840 --> 00:32:27,751 What's he here for? 477 00:32:27,880 --> 00:32:30,269 l've come to offer my condolences, Charles. 478 00:32:30,400 --> 00:32:32,311 - l'm so sorry. - Oh. 479 00:32:32,440 --> 00:32:35,796 - l suppose you think it's just a formality now. - What? 480 00:32:35,920 --> 00:32:39,230 Our acceptance. l suppose you think it's a foregone conclusion... 481 00:32:39,360 --> 00:32:42,591 He hasn't come to talk business, dear. Don't be so uncivil. 482 00:32:42,720 --> 00:32:46,030 l still can't believe it. Who on earth would want to kill him? 483 00:32:46,160 --> 00:32:48,071 Yes. 484 00:32:48,200 --> 00:32:50,873 He was such a harmless boy. 485 00:32:53,520 --> 00:32:55,431 A little out of his depth, perhaps. 486 00:32:58,240 --> 00:33:00,708 That's what l find so hard to bear. 487 00:33:03,080 --> 00:33:04,991 The fact that he wasn't a success. 488 00:33:08,080 --> 00:33:09,991 He never really achieved anything. 489 00:33:13,000 --> 00:33:16,549 lt's...not easy, the brewery business. 490 00:33:20,040 --> 00:33:21,951 You know as well as l do, 491 00:33:22,080 --> 00:33:26,073 if Stephen had been running the brewery, it would still have been viable. 492 00:33:27,560 --> 00:33:30,154 And you'd have had to pay a lot more for it. 493 00:33:32,920 --> 00:33:34,831 (Police radio) 494 00:33:42,000 --> 00:33:43,433 Sarge. 495 00:33:57,640 --> 00:33:59,153 Any prints? 496 00:33:59,280 --> 00:34:01,191 Life's never that easy, Lewis. 497 00:34:03,000 --> 00:34:05,434 l've just been onto Tremolo Computers in Bristol. 498 00:34:05,560 --> 00:34:06,470 And? 499 00:34:06,600 --> 00:34:09,910 They did have a meeting with Stephen Radford on the day of the murder, 500 00:34:10,040 --> 00:34:11,951 but it finished at six, not seven. 501 00:34:13,720 --> 00:34:15,631 All right. 502 00:34:15,760 --> 00:34:17,671 Let's give him the benefit of the doubt. 503 00:34:18,800 --> 00:34:22,270 Let's say he went for a meal before driving home. 504 00:34:22,400 --> 00:34:25,710 Let's be generous, let's say the meal took an hour and a half. 505 00:34:25,840 --> 00:34:29,799 The drive back couldn't have taken more than an hour and a half. 506 00:34:29,920 --> 00:34:32,388 So he could have been in Oxford well before 9:30. 507 00:34:32,520 --> 00:34:35,080 But he didn't get home till after 1 1 :30. 508 00:34:35,200 --> 00:34:37,111 Which puts him right in the frame. 509 00:34:37,240 --> 00:34:40,073 And his wife didn't seem too keen to get him out of it. 510 00:34:41,200 --> 00:34:42,713 Bitter. 511 00:34:42,840 --> 00:34:45,434 - She seemed very bitter. - You think so? 512 00:34:50,320 --> 00:34:52,709 That was a curious phrase she used - 513 00:34:52,840 --> 00:34:55,274 ''Last and definitely least.'' 514 00:34:55,400 --> 00:34:59,791 But many that are first shall be last and the last shall be first. 515 00:34:59,920 --> 00:35:03,196 Very good, Lewis. Where did you pick that up? 516 00:35:03,320 --> 00:35:07,199 - Sunday school, sir. - And what's its relevance? 517 00:35:08,960 --> 00:35:12,555 lt means that one of these days, l'm going to be a chief inspector. 518 00:35:12,680 --> 00:35:14,796 And you're going to be a sergeant, sir. 519 00:35:18,720 --> 00:35:20,631 lt's Nelson. 520 00:35:20,760 --> 00:35:23,911 ln view of the recent tragedy, 521 00:35:24,040 --> 00:35:25,951 l think we should meet. 522 00:35:27,080 --> 00:35:28,991 Don't you? 523 00:35:30,520 --> 00:35:32,238 To discuss the future. 524 00:35:32,360 --> 00:35:36,672 l rang a mate of mine on the Oxford Mail, and he confirmed what l'd heard at the brewery. 525 00:35:36,800 --> 00:35:39,234 lt's been running at a loss for several years. 526 00:35:39,360 --> 00:35:42,352 So, why does he think Farmer's want to take it over? 527 00:35:42,480 --> 00:35:44,391 For the land. 528 00:35:46,720 --> 00:35:48,631 lt's a prime site. 529 00:35:49,720 --> 00:35:51,915 Yes... 530 00:35:57,120 --> 00:36:01,318 He reckons they'll close the place down, sell off the land to a development company. 531 00:36:01,440 --> 00:36:02,919 - They've done it before. - l know. 532 00:36:03,040 --> 00:36:05,952 - Good morning. - Chief lnspector Morse, Thames Valley Police. 533 00:36:06,080 --> 00:36:07,354 Mr Radford. 534 00:36:07,480 --> 00:36:11,439 LEWlS: One thing that puzzles him, though. Why the offer's so low. 535 00:36:11,560 --> 00:36:14,199 He says it's nothing like what it should be worth. 536 00:36:30,360 --> 00:36:32,999 - What is it now? - Just a few more questions, sir. 537 00:36:34,120 --> 00:36:37,157 All right. But make it quick. l'm up to my eyes today. 538 00:36:37,280 --> 00:36:40,875 You're not interested in helping us find your brother's killer? 539 00:36:42,040 --> 00:36:43,837 Not if you're trying to pin it on me. 540 00:36:44,960 --> 00:36:47,474 MORSE: When did you get back the day before yesterday? 541 00:36:47,600 --> 00:36:49,113 STEPHEN: Here we go again. 542 00:36:49,240 --> 00:36:52,232 We're going again because we didn't get an answer the first time. 543 00:36:52,360 --> 00:36:54,828 l'm sorry, l really don't remember. 544 00:36:56,960 --> 00:37:00,157 You must have some idea. Nine, ten, eleven? 545 00:37:01,280 --> 00:37:05,478 Let's see. l left Bristol just after eight, so it must have been about half past nine. 546 00:37:05,600 --> 00:37:07,511 And you drove straight home? 547 00:37:07,640 --> 00:37:09,278 - No. - No. 548 00:37:09,400 --> 00:37:14,269 According to your wife, you hadn't returned when she went to bed at 1 1:30. 549 00:37:14,400 --> 00:37:20,157 And your meeting finished at six, which leaves five or six hours unaccounted for. 550 00:37:20,280 --> 00:37:22,191 l'd arranged to meet someone. 551 00:37:22,320 --> 00:37:24,231 - ln Oxford? - Yes. 552 00:37:24,360 --> 00:37:26,555 Who? 553 00:37:26,680 --> 00:37:29,069 - I'm afraid I can't teII you. - A woman? 554 00:37:29,200 --> 00:37:31,509 You must draw your own conclusions. 555 00:37:31,640 --> 00:37:35,599 Oh, l came to my own conclusions some time ago, Mr Radford. 556 00:37:47,520 --> 00:37:49,431 l thought it was Trevor. 557 00:37:50,760 --> 00:37:52,671 When l heard the doorbell... 558 00:37:52,800 --> 00:37:54,711 He was always losing his keys. 559 00:37:54,840 --> 00:37:59,072 l thought about phoning, but then l thought, well, that's the easy way, so... 560 00:38:03,440 --> 00:38:05,351 Here l am. 561 00:38:05,480 --> 00:38:07,391 Do you want to come in? 562 00:38:08,520 --> 00:38:10,431 How are you bearing up? 563 00:38:10,560 --> 00:38:12,755 All right. l don't think it's sunk in yet. 564 00:38:18,680 --> 00:38:20,591 Family rallying round? 565 00:38:20,720 --> 00:38:23,553 Yes. Everyone's been very kind. 566 00:38:23,680 --> 00:38:25,591 Good. 567 00:38:27,320 --> 00:38:31,359 lf Stephen and l can do anything to help, you will let us know, won't you? 568 00:38:31,480 --> 00:38:33,391 Thank you, Thelma. 569 00:38:39,680 --> 00:38:41,591 We wouldn't want you to be alone. 570 00:38:41,720 --> 00:38:44,109 Unless, of course, you prefer it. 571 00:38:45,520 --> 00:38:47,636 One of us could stay with you, if you like. 572 00:38:47,760 --> 00:38:49,671 No. 573 00:38:49,800 --> 00:38:51,597 No, that won't be necessary. 574 00:38:53,280 --> 00:38:56,989 Are you sure you don't want me to send Stephen round? He could sleep on the sofa. 575 00:38:57,120 --> 00:38:59,031 Just tiII you're over the worst. 576 00:39:00,120 --> 00:39:02,031 l wouldn't dream of imposing on him. 577 00:39:02,160 --> 00:39:04,435 He's got enough on his plate as it is. 578 00:39:04,560 --> 00:39:07,028 He wouldn't mind. He can sleep anywhere. 579 00:39:07,160 --> 00:39:09,435 It makes no difference to him. 580 00:39:09,560 --> 00:39:11,835 Shall l lend him to you for a while? 581 00:39:13,320 --> 00:39:15,231 Dangerous. 582 00:39:15,360 --> 00:39:17,271 l might want to keep him. 583 00:39:26,800 --> 00:39:28,711 l don't think so. 584 00:39:28,840 --> 00:39:31,149 He is very unreliable, you know. 585 00:39:31,280 --> 00:39:34,352 A lot of unexplained absences. 586 00:39:34,480 --> 00:39:37,517 - Really? - Mm. That's why the police came to see me. 587 00:39:37,640 --> 00:39:40,871 They wanted to know where he was the night that Trevor died. 588 00:39:45,080 --> 00:39:46,877 Yes. Well, er... 589 00:39:48,480 --> 00:39:50,755 lt was the police who brought me the news. 590 00:39:50,880 --> 00:39:52,996 The chief inspector in charge of the case. 591 00:39:53,120 --> 00:39:55,076 - He drove me over to IsobeI's. - Really? 592 00:39:55,200 --> 00:39:57,555 He seemed to pick on Stephen. 593 00:39:57,680 --> 00:40:00,274 That made lsobel very angry. 594 00:40:00,400 --> 00:40:02,311 l can imagine. 595 00:40:03,640 --> 00:40:06,234 Still, it's not absolutely impossible, is it? 596 00:40:09,560 --> 00:40:11,152 What do you mean? 597 00:40:11,280 --> 00:40:13,919 Well, Trevor was in his way, wasn't he? 598 00:40:15,480 --> 00:40:18,199 At the brewery, I mean. 599 00:40:18,320 --> 00:40:20,231 lt's the old Esau and Jacob thing. 600 00:40:20,360 --> 00:40:23,352 One brother depriving the other of his birthright. 601 00:40:31,080 --> 00:40:36,438 May we therefore beg your induIgence over the settIement of your account, 602 00:40:37,560 --> 00:40:43,078 and trust that meanwhile, deliveries of barley will continue as usual. 603 00:40:44,240 --> 00:40:46,151 Yours faithfully, et cetera. 604 00:40:48,560 --> 00:40:50,471 What do you think? 605 00:40:51,600 --> 00:40:53,511 lt sounds all right. 606 00:40:59,200 --> 00:41:00,952 lt should buy us some time. 607 00:41:01,080 --> 00:41:03,469 Yes. Let's hope. 608 00:41:05,960 --> 00:41:09,270 When you've typed it, make sure it gets the evening post, OK? 609 00:41:22,120 --> 00:41:24,031 You're wasting your time, you know. 610 00:41:24,160 --> 00:41:26,628 Hitching your wagon to the wrong star. 611 00:41:28,840 --> 00:41:30,751 What do you mean? 612 00:41:30,880 --> 00:41:34,475 l mean, when Farmer's take over, l shall still be here. Victor won't. 613 00:41:34,600 --> 00:41:36,511 And how do you know that? 614 00:41:37,920 --> 00:41:39,831 Never mind. 615 00:41:39,960 --> 00:41:41,871 Just take my word for it. 616 00:41:45,080 --> 00:41:47,275 LEWlS: PathoIogist's report, sir. 617 00:41:49,080 --> 00:41:50,991 Give me the gist. 618 00:41:52,120 --> 00:41:55,157 WeII, the bIow to the head didn't kiII him. He drowned. 619 00:41:56,360 --> 00:41:58,920 He must have been attacked as he Ieft the office. 620 00:41:59,040 --> 00:42:03,033 ProbabIy on the staircase Ieading down to the main door. 621 00:42:03,160 --> 00:42:06,675 His assaiIant couId have been hiding behind one of those big copper things. 622 00:42:07,800 --> 00:42:09,233 Tuns, Lewis. 623 00:42:09,360 --> 00:42:13,319 They're called tuns. lt's where the brewers make the mash. 624 00:42:13,440 --> 00:42:15,749 All right, then. Tuns. 625 00:42:15,880 --> 00:42:18,633 It must have been pretty dark in there. 626 00:42:18,760 --> 00:42:21,354 So, he Ieaps out... 627 00:42:22,840 --> 00:42:24,751 What makes you so sure it was he? 628 00:42:24,880 --> 00:42:26,791 lt couldn't have been a woman. 629 00:42:26,920 --> 00:42:29,434 She'd have to drag him all the way back up the staircase. 630 00:42:29,560 --> 00:42:31,391 Radford didn't weigh aII that much. 631 00:42:31,520 --> 00:42:35,513 A strong woman, a fit woman, could have dragged him into the mashing room 632 00:42:35,640 --> 00:42:37,790 and lifted him into the vat. 633 00:42:37,920 --> 00:42:39,956 Tun, sir. 634 00:42:42,360 --> 00:42:44,351 Didn't you say that's what it was called? 635 00:42:49,120 --> 00:42:51,236 - Daddy! - What? How are you? 636 00:42:52,360 --> 00:42:53,873 How are you? 637 00:42:54,000 --> 00:42:55,911 What have you been doing? 638 00:43:07,800 --> 00:43:11,110 - I went to see HeIen this afternoon. - How is she? 639 00:43:11,280 --> 00:43:13,475 Oh...prostrate with grief. 640 00:43:13,600 --> 00:43:16,273 ls there anything we can do? 641 00:43:16,400 --> 00:43:18,834 Well, l did offer to lend you to her. 642 00:43:19,960 --> 00:43:21,871 - Lend me to her? - Mmm. 643 00:43:22,000 --> 00:43:26,516 I thought she might Iike the company. A manIy shouIder to cry on. 644 00:43:26,640 --> 00:43:28,198 I toId her I couId do without you 645 00:43:28,320 --> 00:43:30,231 for a few days. 646 00:43:30,360 --> 00:43:32,271 Very generous of you. 647 00:43:32,400 --> 00:43:34,994 Well, she shouldn't be alone at a time like this. 648 00:43:35,120 --> 00:43:36,997 l wouldn't be any use to her. 649 00:43:37,120 --> 00:43:38,599 l only get on her nerves. 650 00:43:38,720 --> 00:43:41,280 Did you get a visit from the police today? 651 00:43:41,400 --> 00:43:43,277 Yes. You? 652 00:43:43,400 --> 00:43:44,515 Yes. 653 00:43:44,640 --> 00:43:46,551 You seem to be a suspect. 654 00:43:46,680 --> 00:43:50,229 They wanted to know why you were home so late the night before last. 655 00:43:50,360 --> 00:43:52,078 What did you tell them? 656 00:43:52,200 --> 00:43:53,838 l told them l had no idea. 657 00:43:55,600 --> 00:43:58,194 l'm afraid l'll probably be late again tonight. 658 00:43:58,320 --> 00:44:00,231 l have to go to the brewery. 659 00:44:00,360 --> 00:44:03,716 See if l can plug a few holes in a sinking ship. 660 00:44:03,840 --> 00:44:06,274 Plug away, darling. 661 00:44:13,680 --> 00:44:16,194 (Playful laughter) 662 00:44:16,320 --> 00:44:18,754 That tart at the brewery, is it? 663 00:44:18,880 --> 00:44:20,791 Don't start all that again. 664 00:44:20,920 --> 00:44:22,751 Common little secretary. 665 00:44:22,880 --> 00:44:25,838 l wish you'd find a girl of your own...class. 666 00:44:25,960 --> 00:44:28,076 Someone you couId bring home. 667 00:44:28,200 --> 00:44:29,872 Why can't l bring Gail home? 668 00:44:30,000 --> 00:44:32,719 Because she'd only get ideas, that's why. 669 00:44:32,840 --> 00:44:35,070 What ideas? This isn't exactly a palace, Mum. 670 00:44:35,200 --> 00:44:37,589 lf she was a gold-digger, she'd probably run a mile. 671 00:44:44,000 --> 00:44:45,911 l think you're being very selfish. 672 00:44:48,280 --> 00:44:50,714 My blood sugar was all wrong this morning. 673 00:44:50,840 --> 00:44:52,956 What if l had one of my funny turns? 674 00:44:53,080 --> 00:44:54,991 l'll ask Mrs Grenville to look in. 675 00:44:55,120 --> 00:44:57,031 What about my guard's van? 676 00:44:58,200 --> 00:45:00,839 - l'm sorry, l forgot it. - Oh, for Christ's sake! 677 00:45:00,960 --> 00:45:02,871 l'll need it for the weekend. 678 00:45:03,000 --> 00:45:07,312 - No, l promise. l'll ring Bullens tomorrow... - No. Don't bloody bother. 679 00:45:07,440 --> 00:45:08,919 l'll do it myself. 680 00:45:15,840 --> 00:45:18,832 Good luck, Stephen. A bit of a horror story, l'm afraid. 681 00:45:18,960 --> 00:45:20,996 Let's hope l can give it a happy ending. 682 00:45:21,120 --> 00:45:23,156 Happy for the Radfords, or us minions? 683 00:45:23,280 --> 00:45:25,191 For us all. 684 00:45:27,080 --> 00:45:28,991 Are you sure you wouldn't like me to stay? 685 00:45:29,120 --> 00:45:31,680 l know as much about the financial situation as anybody. 686 00:45:31,800 --> 00:45:35,031 No, thanks, Norman. lf l have any questions, l'll call you. 687 00:45:53,680 --> 00:45:56,399 LEWlS: There shouId be another coIumn too, sir. 688 00:45:56,520 --> 00:45:58,431 Headed: Farmer's. 689 00:45:58,560 --> 00:46:00,471 Oh, come on, Lewis. 690 00:46:00,600 --> 00:46:03,990 You think they hired a hit man to knock off the opposition? 691 00:46:04,120 --> 00:46:06,759 You've been watching too many American movies. 692 00:46:06,880 --> 00:46:10,190 l admit it's a long shot, sir. But there's a lot of money at stake. 693 00:46:10,320 --> 00:46:12,231 They didn't have to kill Radford. 694 00:46:12,360 --> 00:46:14,476 All they had to do was improve their bid. 695 00:46:14,600 --> 00:46:17,034 Make the family an offer they couldn't refuse. 696 00:46:24,800 --> 00:46:26,711 VlCTOR: StiII trying it on, is he? 697 00:46:26,840 --> 00:46:28,751 GAlL: His sort never stops. 698 00:46:30,600 --> 00:46:32,989 l think you're right about him and Farmer's. 699 00:46:38,880 --> 00:46:40,871 He gave the game away this afternoon. 700 00:46:43,280 --> 00:46:45,191 Oh? 701 00:46:45,320 --> 00:46:47,436 He told me l was wasting my time with you, 702 00:46:47,560 --> 00:46:51,189 because, after Farmer's took over, he'd still be there, but you wouldn't. 703 00:46:52,320 --> 00:46:55,676 l knew it . l knew that bastard was feathering his own nest. 704 00:46:55,800 --> 00:46:57,631 So, what will you do? 705 00:46:58,800 --> 00:47:00,711 Start looking for another job. 706 00:47:00,840 --> 00:47:02,876 ln Oxford? 707 00:47:03,000 --> 00:47:04,911 Yes. 708 00:47:05,040 --> 00:47:08,077 Mum's settled here now. She doesn't want to move again. 709 00:47:08,200 --> 00:47:10,589 lt was enough of an upheaval three years ago. 710 00:47:10,720 --> 00:47:12,915 lt was her idea though. 711 00:47:13,040 --> 00:47:14,917 - She wanted to come south. - Why? 712 00:47:15,040 --> 00:47:17,349 Her great-grandad used to live around here. 713 00:47:17,560 --> 00:47:20,279 The only one in our family that had a bit of money, 714 00:47:20,400 --> 00:47:23,756 so she thought the streets of Oxford must be paved with gold. 715 00:47:25,880 --> 00:47:27,677 l'd like to meet your mum. 716 00:47:31,760 --> 00:47:34,672 l'd really like to see your trains, Victor. 717 00:47:42,040 --> 00:47:43,951 (Phone rings) 718 00:47:47,160 --> 00:47:48,559 Hello. 719 00:47:48,680 --> 00:47:51,990 STEPHEN: Dad? I'm afraid it's worse than we thought. 720 00:47:54,120 --> 00:47:56,031 l think you ought to come over. 721 00:47:56,160 --> 00:47:58,071 No, no. No. No. 722 00:47:58,200 --> 00:48:00,111 You handle it. 723 00:48:00,240 --> 00:48:02,435 Do whatever you have to do. 724 00:48:02,560 --> 00:48:05,313 What l ought to do is go to the police. 725 00:48:05,440 --> 00:48:08,079 Yes, l know. 726 00:48:08,200 --> 00:48:10,430 You mean you knew what Trevor was up to? 727 00:48:10,560 --> 00:48:13,074 Yes, Stephen. 728 00:48:14,200 --> 00:48:16,316 And l'm sorry you had to find out. 729 00:48:44,440 --> 00:48:46,590 (Clock chimes) 730 00:50:01,040 --> 00:50:02,951 Stephen! 731 00:50:12,720 --> 00:50:14,631 Stephen! 732 00:50:44,600 --> 00:50:46,830 Stephen! 733 00:52:15,000 --> 00:52:18,436 MORSE: The same modus operandi? DR HALLlDAY: ldentical. 734 00:52:18,560 --> 00:52:21,552 A different weapon, though. Something long and flat. 735 00:52:21,680 --> 00:52:24,035 Like an iron bar, or something. 736 00:52:31,000 --> 00:52:34,913 lsn't there something you ought to have told me, Mrs Radford? 737 00:52:37,160 --> 00:52:39,390 We were going to spend the night together. 738 00:52:40,840 --> 00:52:43,718 When he didn't turn up, l came looking for him. 739 00:52:46,160 --> 00:52:48,799 l can't believe it. 740 00:52:49,920 --> 00:52:51,956 l just can't believe it... 741 00:52:53,840 --> 00:52:55,751 ..that it could happen again. 742 00:52:57,920 --> 00:52:59,831 l tried to break it off with him. 743 00:52:59,960 --> 00:53:01,837 l really tried. 744 00:53:05,520 --> 00:53:07,670 What about your sister-in-law? 745 00:53:08,800 --> 00:53:10,711 She knew. 746 00:53:11,920 --> 00:53:13,831 Not that she ever said anything. 747 00:53:14,760 --> 00:53:16,671 Just dropped heavy hints. 748 00:53:18,040 --> 00:53:20,349 Her way of getting back at me. 749 00:53:21,960 --> 00:53:23,791 Did you call her? 750 00:53:25,640 --> 00:53:27,358 No. l thought... 751 00:53:33,360 --> 00:53:35,999 l suppose you think l'm a bitch. 752 00:53:39,560 --> 00:53:41,471 l did try. 753 00:53:42,600 --> 00:53:44,511 l really did. 754 00:54:02,560 --> 00:54:04,471 ? La Traviata: Sempre Libera 755 00:54:26,880 --> 00:54:29,952 You seem to be taking it remarkably calmly, Mrs Radford. 756 00:54:30,080 --> 00:54:32,116 Am l? 757 00:54:41,440 --> 00:54:43,351 Did you love your husband? 758 00:54:48,400 --> 00:54:50,311 (Music off) 759 00:54:52,200 --> 00:54:54,111 You think l married him for all this? 760 00:54:55,240 --> 00:54:57,276 That's what his bloody family thinks. 761 00:54:58,400 --> 00:55:00,755 l was his secretary and then l did his PR. 762 00:55:01,880 --> 00:55:03,791 We spent a lot of time together. 763 00:55:04,800 --> 00:55:06,711 He must have been quite a catch. 764 00:55:08,400 --> 00:55:11,358 This may be difficult to believe, lnspector, but so was l. 765 00:55:13,000 --> 00:55:14,513 No. 766 00:55:14,640 --> 00:55:16,949 No, l don't find that difficult to believe. 767 00:55:20,240 --> 00:55:24,631 lt was a very physical thing, you see. We couldn't keep our hands off each other. 768 00:55:24,760 --> 00:55:26,671 l got pregnant. 769 00:55:28,880 --> 00:55:31,599 And l insisted on him doing the honourable thing. 770 00:55:31,720 --> 00:55:33,631 So, there l was. 771 00:55:35,040 --> 00:55:36,951 A beautiful baby, married, 772 00:55:37,080 --> 00:55:39,196 until death us... 773 00:55:47,320 --> 00:55:49,038 Oh, God, l'm sorry. 774 00:55:49,160 --> 00:55:51,071 - l didn't mean... - No. 775 00:55:51,200 --> 00:55:53,191 No, not at all. 776 00:55:55,080 --> 00:55:58,311 You see, marriage brings you down to earth with such a bump. 777 00:55:59,840 --> 00:56:01,751 l expect you know all about that. 778 00:56:01,880 --> 00:56:03,518 Or have you managed 779 00:56:03,640 --> 00:56:05,551 to keep your illusions? 780 00:56:06,880 --> 00:56:09,633 l've never put it to the test. 781 00:56:09,760 --> 00:56:11,671 A bachelor? 782 00:56:15,320 --> 00:56:17,231 Really? 783 00:56:18,360 --> 00:56:20,271 Extraordinary. 784 00:56:20,400 --> 00:56:22,960 ? Da da-da de dum da dee 785 00:56:24,080 --> 00:56:25,638 ? A bachelor gay am l 786 00:56:25,760 --> 00:56:27,876 How does that song go? 787 00:56:30,720 --> 00:56:32,631 ''Though l suffer from Cupid's dart...'' 788 00:56:32,760 --> 00:56:34,671 Right. 789 00:56:34,800 --> 00:56:36,677 You look the faithful type. 790 00:56:36,800 --> 00:56:38,711 A one-woman-at-a-time man. 791 00:56:38,840 --> 00:56:40,671 Do l? 792 00:56:41,800 --> 00:56:43,711 You do. 793 00:56:45,240 --> 00:56:46,958 Quite a catch. 794 00:56:48,240 --> 00:56:50,151 And Stephen wasn't? 795 00:56:50,280 --> 00:56:52,191 What? 796 00:56:52,320 --> 00:56:53,639 A one-woman-at-a... 797 00:56:53,760 --> 00:56:56,399 A one-woman man. 798 00:56:58,600 --> 00:57:00,511 Well... 799 00:57:00,640 --> 00:57:03,074 l soon learnt l didn't have exclusive rights. 800 00:57:03,200 --> 00:57:07,352 There were lots of women before Miss Horse Of The Year Show. 801 00:57:07,480 --> 00:57:09,596 So, you knew about Helen? 802 00:57:11,800 --> 00:57:15,395 Of course l knew about Helen. l knew about all of them. 803 00:57:15,520 --> 00:57:17,158 And how did you feel? 804 00:57:17,280 --> 00:57:19,191 How do you think l felt? 805 00:57:19,320 --> 00:57:22,437 Ours was a physical relationship. Take that away and... 806 00:57:25,880 --> 00:57:27,791 I knew it wouId happen one day... 807 00:57:28,960 --> 00:57:31,394 ..when I was fat and middIe-aged. 808 00:57:31,520 --> 00:57:34,876 But l'm still in pretty good nick, wouldn't you say? 809 00:57:37,960 --> 00:57:39,871 Of course I feIt disappointed. 810 00:57:43,720 --> 00:57:45,631 Why didn't you divorce him? 811 00:57:47,440 --> 00:57:49,351 Don't think l haven't thought that. 812 00:57:50,560 --> 00:57:53,632 But what the hell? l'd lose more than l'd gain. 813 00:57:53,760 --> 00:57:58,276 l mean, l've got the Radford name - the bank manager loves that - a beautiful house. 814 00:57:58,400 --> 00:58:00,311 Two wonderful children. 815 00:58:01,480 --> 00:58:03,391 l'll settle for that. 816 00:58:06,520 --> 00:58:08,431 ? La Traviata: Sempre Libera 817 00:58:11,880 --> 00:58:15,429 Where were you last night, between 8:30 and 1 0:00? 818 00:58:18,160 --> 00:58:20,071 Singing. 819 00:58:24,440 --> 00:58:26,351 Singing? 820 00:58:26,480 --> 00:58:28,391 The local operatic society. 821 00:58:30,480 --> 00:58:32,391 Oh, you're doing La Traviata? 822 00:58:32,520 --> 00:58:34,431 That's right. 823 00:58:35,760 --> 00:58:37,671 You're playing Violetta? 824 00:58:37,800 --> 00:58:39,313 No. 825 00:58:39,440 --> 00:58:41,396 No. l'm just a member of the chorus. 826 00:58:45,520 --> 00:58:47,431 Tea, Mum. 827 00:58:48,560 --> 00:58:50,551 CYNTHlA: Oh... 828 00:58:50,680 --> 00:58:52,591 Thank you, dear. 829 00:58:52,720 --> 00:58:55,632 Did you have a good time last night? 830 00:58:55,760 --> 00:58:57,751 Yes, thanks. 831 00:58:57,880 --> 00:58:59,916 Are you sIeeping with her? 832 00:59:00,040 --> 00:59:01,439 What? 833 00:59:01,560 --> 00:59:03,630 The girl. Has she got a flat? 834 00:59:03,760 --> 00:59:06,832 A room of her own. She lives with her parents. 835 00:59:06,960 --> 00:59:08,837 Did she ask you back last night? 836 00:59:08,960 --> 00:59:12,475 Drink your tea while it's hot, Mum. 837 00:59:13,920 --> 00:59:16,195 LEWlS: We know Trevor was cooking the books. 838 00:59:16,320 --> 00:59:18,675 Maybe Stephen was in on it. 839 00:59:18,800 --> 00:59:21,758 Maybe...our murderer found out. 840 00:59:23,800 --> 00:59:26,837 You don't kill someone because they're cooking the books. 841 00:59:26,960 --> 00:59:28,712 All you have to do is expose him. 842 00:59:28,840 --> 00:59:32,355 But it can't be a coincidence it's all blown up now, 843 00:59:32,480 --> 00:59:34,391 just after Farmer's offer. 844 00:59:34,520 --> 00:59:36,511 l think we should have a talk to Farmer's. 845 00:59:36,640 --> 00:59:39,154 l'll do that. l want you to go back to Radford's. 846 00:59:39,280 --> 00:59:41,191 Re-interview all the employees. 847 00:59:41,320 --> 00:59:44,392 - Check their alibis. - Right, sir. 848 00:59:45,440 --> 00:59:49,274 l'm going to have a couple of hour's sleep and then go and see the parents. 849 00:59:50,800 --> 00:59:52,711 They'll be shattered. 850 00:59:54,000 --> 00:59:56,912 lt must be terrible to lose both sons in the same week. 851 00:59:59,320 --> 01:00:01,356 (Music on) - l'm sure they'll survive. 852 01:00:03,800 --> 01:00:06,109 You don't like that family, do you? 853 01:00:06,240 --> 01:00:08,151 lt looks like l'm not the only one. 854 01:00:08,280 --> 01:00:10,191 When you're at the brewery, 855 01:00:10,320 --> 01:00:13,039 find out if they've sacked anyone lately. 856 01:00:25,840 --> 01:00:27,751 - Morning, Shirley. - Morning. 857 01:00:27,880 --> 01:00:30,269 - l suppose you've heard the news? - News? 858 01:00:30,400 --> 01:00:33,233 There's been another murder at Radford's brewery. 859 01:00:33,360 --> 01:00:35,271 - What? - l heard it on the car radio. 860 01:00:35,400 --> 01:00:38,710 lt's the brother. The one who started the electronics firm. 861 01:00:38,840 --> 01:00:40,353 Good God... 862 01:00:40,480 --> 01:00:42,994 Makes you wonder who'll be next, doesn't it? 863 01:00:46,440 --> 01:00:47,759 (Door closes) 864 01:00:47,880 --> 01:00:49,791 (lntercom buzzes) 865 01:00:51,480 --> 01:00:53,391 - ShirIey. - Yes, Mr Nelson. 866 01:00:53,520 --> 01:00:55,988 CanceI my appointments for this afternoon, wiII you? 867 01:00:56,120 --> 01:00:58,031 l have to go out. 868 01:01:03,040 --> 01:01:05,395 Chief lnspector Morse, madam. 869 01:01:11,880 --> 01:01:14,519 - Can't this wait? - l'm afraid not, Mrs Radford. 870 01:01:14,640 --> 01:01:16,551 lt's possible you may be in danger. 871 01:01:16,680 --> 01:01:18,398 Danger? 872 01:01:18,520 --> 01:01:20,750 - You mean l'm next on the list? - Or your husband. 873 01:01:20,880 --> 01:01:22,791 Anyone connected with the brewery. 874 01:01:22,920 --> 01:01:25,229 Please keep your voice down, lnspector. 875 01:01:25,360 --> 01:01:28,079 lf there's some sort of threat, l don't want him to know. 876 01:01:28,200 --> 01:01:30,111 He's had enough shocks for one week. 877 01:01:32,080 --> 01:01:33,991 - May l sit down? - Do. 878 01:01:40,440 --> 01:01:44,353 Has the family any enemies that you know of? 879 01:01:44,480 --> 01:01:49,190 - What on earth is going on? - lt's nothing important, dear. l'll deal with it. 880 01:01:49,320 --> 01:01:51,231 Oh... 881 01:01:54,480 --> 01:01:55,879 Enemies? 882 01:01:56,000 --> 01:01:58,958 Someone whose toes you've trodden on. 883 01:01:59,080 --> 01:02:00,991 Someone with a grudge. 884 01:02:01,120 --> 01:02:03,429 l expect a lot of people have grudges against us. 885 01:02:03,560 --> 01:02:05,278 We're well-off. 886 01:02:05,400 --> 01:02:07,755 We have an extremely successful business. 887 01:02:07,880 --> 01:02:13,910 lf it was so successful, why did Trevor have to borrow a million pounds from the bank? 888 01:02:15,560 --> 01:02:19,678 l've talked to the bank manager. lt was three years ago. 889 01:02:19,800 --> 01:02:22,712 Just after the revaluation of your assets. 890 01:02:31,240 --> 01:02:33,151 Charles... 891 01:02:33,280 --> 01:02:35,191 - What? - Did you know about this? 892 01:02:35,320 --> 01:02:37,231 What? 893 01:02:37,360 --> 01:02:40,909 That Trevor took out a million-pound loan three years ago. 894 01:02:41,040 --> 01:02:42,393 Yes. 895 01:02:42,520 --> 01:02:44,909 And he didn't pay it back? 896 01:02:47,000 --> 01:02:48,911 No, he did not. 897 01:02:49,040 --> 01:02:50,951 Well, that settles it. 898 01:02:51,080 --> 01:02:52,752 We shall have to sell. 899 01:02:57,640 --> 01:03:00,029 WEEKES: Sergeant, I reaIise you've got ajob to do, 900 01:03:00,160 --> 01:03:02,071 but we're fighting for survival. 901 01:03:02,200 --> 01:03:04,430 A day's loss of production will be very damaging. 902 01:03:04,560 --> 01:03:06,471 We'll be as quick as we can, sir. 903 01:03:06,600 --> 01:03:08,511 We'll start with you, shall we? 904 01:03:08,640 --> 01:03:11,598 - Now, where were you last night? - At home. 905 01:03:11,720 --> 01:03:14,439 - AII evening? - Yes. 906 01:03:14,560 --> 01:03:16,596 Your wife will confirm that, will she? 907 01:03:20,920 --> 01:03:23,229 No. l'm afraid she can't. 908 01:03:23,360 --> 01:03:25,794 lt was her bridge night. 909 01:03:27,720 --> 01:03:30,154 He'd have Ieft her, if it wasn't for the chiIdren. 910 01:03:30,280 --> 01:03:33,272 They're my only grandchildren, you know, lnspector. 911 01:03:34,960 --> 01:03:36,871 And now... 912 01:03:38,040 --> 01:03:40,235 ..with both my sons gone... 913 01:03:41,360 --> 01:03:47,708 Thelma tells me that she knew all about her husband's affairs and she didn't care. 914 01:03:48,840 --> 01:03:50,751 Is that what she said? 915 01:03:50,880 --> 01:03:55,590 I think you'II find she cares very much about anything that threatens her security. 916 01:03:55,720 --> 01:03:58,473 And you don't blame Helen? 917 01:03:58,600 --> 01:04:00,511 ''Accidents will happen. 918 01:04:00,640 --> 01:04:02,915 Even in the best-regulated families.'' 919 01:04:03,040 --> 01:04:04,951 Mr Micawber. 920 01:04:05,080 --> 01:04:08,072 Oh! l thought it was WC Fields. 921 01:04:09,880 --> 01:04:11,791 Anyway, l'm very fond of Helen. 922 01:04:11,920 --> 01:04:15,754 This doesn't have to become public knowledge, does it? 923 01:04:15,880 --> 01:04:20,032 Depends on whether it has a bearing on the case. 924 01:04:20,160 --> 01:04:21,639 Of course it hasn't. 925 01:04:21,760 --> 01:04:23,671 (Lashing sound) 926 01:04:42,000 --> 01:04:43,718 Mrs Preece? 927 01:04:43,840 --> 01:04:45,558 Yes. What do you want? 928 01:04:46,680 --> 01:04:48,477 Police. 929 01:04:57,520 --> 01:04:59,431 ls it about the murder at the brewery? 930 01:04:59,560 --> 01:05:00,754 Murders. 931 01:05:00,880 --> 01:05:02,632 - PIuraI. - What?! 932 01:05:02,760 --> 01:05:04,671 There's been another one. Last night. 933 01:05:04,800 --> 01:05:06,711 Mr Radford's brother. 934 01:05:06,840 --> 01:05:09,354 We're re-checking people who work there. May l come in? 935 01:05:09,480 --> 01:05:12,358 lf you're checking on Victor, he was at dinner with a girlfriend. 936 01:05:12,480 --> 01:05:16,632 - l know. What time did he arrive back? - Not late. 937 01:05:16,760 --> 01:05:19,558 What about three nights ago, 938 01:05:19,680 --> 01:05:23,195 - when Trevor Radford was kiIIed? - l told you. He was here all evening. 939 01:05:24,560 --> 01:05:27,358 Perhaps we can talk about exactIy what time he got back. 940 01:05:28,680 --> 01:05:31,592 lSOBEL: I'd no idea things were so bad. Why didn't you teII me? 941 01:05:31,720 --> 01:05:33,631 CHARLES: I didn't want to worry you. 942 01:05:33,760 --> 01:05:36,558 l'm a shareholder, Charles. l have a right to know. 943 01:05:36,680 --> 01:05:38,875 He specifically asked me not to tell you. 944 01:05:39,000 --> 01:05:41,195 - Why did he need the money? - Expansion. 945 01:05:41,320 --> 01:05:45,108 - Expansion? - He said he wanted to buy more tied houses. 946 01:05:45,240 --> 01:05:48,915 - He said it would ensure our survival. - That should have been a board decision. 947 01:05:49,040 --> 01:05:52,555 He didn't think he could get it through the board, so he took out a personal loan. 948 01:05:52,680 --> 01:05:54,591 For a million pounds? 949 01:05:54,720 --> 01:05:56,631 He didn't have the security. 950 01:05:56,760 --> 01:05:58,671 No. 951 01:05:58,800 --> 01:06:00,711 No. l guaranteed it. 952 01:06:03,560 --> 01:06:06,393 You mean you mortgaged the house? 953 01:06:06,520 --> 01:06:08,238 Yes. 954 01:06:08,360 --> 01:06:11,557 You fool! You bloody old fool! 955 01:06:11,680 --> 01:06:14,752 He assured me that he'd pay it back within five years. 956 01:06:14,880 --> 01:06:16,393 You'd never have known. 957 01:06:16,520 --> 01:06:19,159 We must bring forward the board meeting to this afternoon. 958 01:06:19,280 --> 01:06:21,748 Oh, for heaven's sake, lsobel! 959 01:06:21,880 --> 01:06:24,440 At least let's wait until we've buried them. 960 01:06:24,560 --> 01:06:27,597 No. This business has gone on long enough. 961 01:06:27,720 --> 01:06:30,951 We must make a decision before the weekend. 962 01:06:34,240 --> 01:06:36,834 How well do you know the Radford family, George? 963 01:06:37,960 --> 01:06:40,474 Charles and my father are quite close friends. 964 01:06:40,600 --> 01:06:43,592 Then why are you trying to buy the brewery on the cheap? 965 01:06:43,720 --> 01:06:45,551 Come on, Morse. 966 01:06:45,680 --> 01:06:48,240 We've made a perfectly fair offer. 967 01:06:48,360 --> 01:06:50,271 Based on your own valuation. 968 01:06:50,400 --> 01:06:51,719 Of course. 969 01:06:51,840 --> 01:06:55,071 Which doesn't bear any relation to the Radford valuation. 970 01:06:55,200 --> 01:06:58,431 Well...we shall have to see, won't we? 971 01:06:58,560 --> 01:07:00,551 Our surveyor's usually pretty good. 972 01:07:01,680 --> 01:07:05,036 - l think you'll find they'll accept. - Especially now. 973 01:07:05,160 --> 01:07:09,278 Look, it's a terrible tragedy. Of course it is. But it makes no difference. 974 01:07:09,400 --> 01:07:11,630 We put in our offer nearly three weeks ago. 975 01:07:11,760 --> 01:07:14,513 - And business is business. - l'm afraid so. 976 01:07:14,640 --> 01:07:16,915 One's first duty is to one's shareholders. 977 01:07:17,040 --> 01:07:19,270 ls that why you approached Norman Weekes? 978 01:07:19,400 --> 01:07:23,109 Offered to make him managing director, if your bid was successful? 979 01:07:23,240 --> 01:07:25,549 - Who told you that? - ls it true? 980 01:07:29,800 --> 01:07:32,633 We know Trevor Radford wanted to reject your offer. 981 01:07:32,760 --> 01:07:34,671 Yes. Charles told me. 982 01:07:34,800 --> 01:07:36,711 Why was the offer so low? 983 01:07:39,880 --> 01:07:42,440 l'm sorry, Morse. l don't quite see where this is leading. 984 01:07:45,520 --> 01:07:49,115 Would you like to confirm where you were last night, George? 985 01:07:49,240 --> 01:07:51,151 l was at the theatre. 986 01:07:52,840 --> 01:07:55,149 The local operatic society. 987 01:07:56,880 --> 01:07:59,633 Of which l am patron. 988 01:07:59,760 --> 01:08:02,069 I was with my wife 989 01:08:02,200 --> 01:08:04,998 and severaI friends. 990 01:08:22,400 --> 01:08:24,311 Hey! 991 01:08:25,640 --> 01:08:27,153 - You're Gail? - Yes. 992 01:08:27,280 --> 01:08:29,316 l'm Cynthia Preece, Victor's mother. 993 01:08:29,440 --> 01:08:31,829 - Vic's in the lab. - No, no. l came to see you. 994 01:08:31,960 --> 01:08:33,871 - Oh? - Are you sleeping with him? 995 01:08:34,000 --> 01:08:36,230 That's none of your business! 996 01:08:36,360 --> 01:08:37,873 l'm sorry. 997 01:08:38,000 --> 01:08:39,911 - l have to know. - Why? 998 01:08:40,040 --> 01:08:43,555 You invited him home last night, didn't you? After your dinner. 999 01:08:43,680 --> 01:08:46,478 - Why don't you ask Vic? - l did. He wouldn't tell me. 1000 01:08:46,600 --> 01:08:48,636 Well, l'm not going to tell you either! 1001 01:08:48,760 --> 01:08:52,469 You stupid little tart! Why can't you leave him alone? 1002 01:09:09,040 --> 01:09:14,876 Yes, well...you all know why you're here, so l'll throw the meeting open to discussion. 1003 01:09:15,000 --> 01:09:17,230 There's no time for discussion, Charles. 1004 01:09:17,360 --> 01:09:21,399 We're in no position to refuse Farmer's offer. lt's the only one we're likely to get. 1005 01:09:21,520 --> 01:09:24,512 But it's a quarter of what the company's worth, lsobel. 1006 01:09:24,640 --> 01:09:27,359 - We can't let it go at this price. - We've no choice, dear. 1007 01:09:27,480 --> 01:09:29,391 Of course we have a choice. 1008 01:09:29,520 --> 01:09:33,115 lf Farmer's won't increase their offer, we should reject it. 1009 01:09:33,240 --> 01:09:37,791 - That's what Trevor would have done. - l'd leave Trevor out of it, in view of his record. 1010 01:09:37,920 --> 01:09:40,070 At least he accepted his responsibilities. 1011 01:09:41,200 --> 01:09:43,430 Pity he didn't refuse them. 1012 01:09:43,560 --> 01:09:45,710 Please. lt's too late for recriminations. 1013 01:09:45,840 --> 01:09:50,311 l know how Stephen would have voted anyway, so l'm pledging his shares for acceptance. 1014 01:09:50,440 --> 01:09:54,149 - Are you sure he left them to you? - Oh, yes. l spoke to the solicitor. 1015 01:09:56,160 --> 01:09:58,071 Well, it's an ill wind, l suppose. 1016 01:09:58,200 --> 01:10:00,111 l checked too. 1017 01:10:00,240 --> 01:10:03,038 lt seems l'm the sole beneficiary of Trevor's will. 1018 01:10:03,160 --> 01:10:05,594 So, the least l can do is follow his wishes. 1019 01:10:06,720 --> 01:10:08,836 l vote for rejection. 1020 01:10:08,960 --> 01:10:10,871 Norman? 1021 01:10:13,960 --> 01:10:16,997 l'm on this board as a representative of the workforce. 1022 01:10:17,120 --> 01:10:22,035 So, l must vote for a future which guarantees continuity of employment. 1023 01:10:22,160 --> 01:10:25,470 And that future, in my opinion, lies with Farmer's. 1024 01:10:25,600 --> 01:10:27,511 So, I'm for acceptance. 1025 01:10:27,640 --> 01:10:29,551 Charles and l also vote to accept. 1026 01:10:29,680 --> 01:10:32,035 Together with Thelma's shares... 1027 01:10:32,160 --> 01:10:33,718 Just a moment, please. 1028 01:10:33,840 --> 01:10:36,195 Just a moment. Just a moment. 1029 01:10:40,920 --> 01:10:44,071 l blame myself for the trouble we're in. 1030 01:10:46,200 --> 01:10:49,237 l retired too early and l recommended Trevor to take my place. 1031 01:10:49,360 --> 01:10:51,032 They were bad decisions, 1032 01:10:51,160 --> 01:10:53,515 both of them, for which l apologise to the board. 1033 01:10:53,640 --> 01:10:56,552 But l do not believe them to be irredeemable. 1034 01:10:56,680 --> 01:10:58,591 What are you talking about, Charles? 1035 01:11:00,200 --> 01:11:02,270 l've searched my conscience these last... 1036 01:11:02,400 --> 01:11:04,311 terrible days 1037 01:11:04,440 --> 01:11:06,351 and er... 1038 01:11:07,640 --> 01:11:09,551 ..l can't agree to this sale. 1039 01:11:09,680 --> 01:11:14,231 Not after a century and a half of continuous family control. 1040 01:11:14,360 --> 01:11:18,956 My ancestors would turn in their graves and l could never sleep peacefully in mine. 1041 01:11:19,080 --> 01:11:23,198 What's the point of holding on to the brewery now? We've no need of it. 1042 01:11:24,320 --> 01:11:26,550 We have grandchildren. 1043 01:11:26,680 --> 01:11:31,117 - And in 20 years'time... - In 20 years, there'II be nothing to Ieave! 1044 01:11:31,240 --> 01:11:34,152 Except massive debts! 1045 01:11:37,480 --> 01:11:39,391 Um... 1046 01:11:41,320 --> 01:11:43,231 Norman... 1047 01:11:43,360 --> 01:11:45,271 Can I ask you something? 1048 01:11:45,400 --> 01:11:48,597 Do you beIieve the company can be turned round? 1049 01:11:51,360 --> 01:11:53,271 Well... 1050 01:11:53,400 --> 01:11:58,030 not without a complete reorganisation of the sales and distribution departments. 1051 01:11:59,160 --> 01:12:01,515 - Could you do it? - Me? 1052 01:12:01,640 --> 01:12:03,551 Yes. If we gave you a free hand. 1053 01:12:03,680 --> 01:12:05,989 CouId you save the brewery? 1054 01:12:09,800 --> 01:12:11,711 Yes, Mr Radford. 1055 01:12:15,240 --> 01:12:17,754 l believe l could. 1056 01:12:18,880 --> 01:12:24,398 Then l propose we appoint Norman as the new managing director... 1057 01:12:26,040 --> 01:12:27,758 ..and reject Farmer's offer. 1058 01:12:27,880 --> 01:12:29,791 No! 1059 01:12:30,920 --> 01:12:34,469 This is our last chance to liquidise our assets. 1060 01:12:35,600 --> 01:12:38,319 lf we don't accept this offer, we'll have nothing! 1061 01:12:38,440 --> 01:12:40,908 Not even a decent pension! 1062 01:12:47,800 --> 01:12:50,268 I've Iost two sons. 1063 01:12:50,400 --> 01:12:54,996 And l'm damned if l'm going to spend an impoverished old age. 1064 01:12:55,120 --> 01:12:59,238 Just because your bloody ancestors might turn in their graves. 1065 01:13:01,280 --> 01:13:03,874 lt's the living you should care about, Charles. 1066 01:13:07,000 --> 01:13:08,911 Especially me. 1067 01:13:15,360 --> 01:13:17,271 l suggest we take a vote. 1068 01:13:20,280 --> 01:13:22,191 Who's for acceptance? 1069 01:13:27,080 --> 01:13:30,072 420,000 shares. 1070 01:13:31,200 --> 01:13:33,111 And for rejection? 1071 01:13:44,960 --> 01:13:47,349 580,000. 1072 01:13:54,240 --> 01:13:56,151 So... 1073 01:13:57,280 --> 01:13:58,872 we carry on. 1074 01:14:07,120 --> 01:14:09,680 (Door slams) - lsobel! 1075 01:14:11,200 --> 01:14:12,633 lsobel? 1076 01:14:24,280 --> 01:14:25,952 lsobel! 1077 01:14:27,280 --> 01:14:28,793 lsobel! 1078 01:14:30,360 --> 01:14:32,271 ? La Traviata: Recitative 1079 01:14:44,080 --> 01:14:45,593 Morning, sir. 1080 01:14:45,720 --> 01:14:47,199 Morning, Lewis. 1081 01:14:47,320 --> 01:14:49,675 Don't they have telephones in your neighbourhood? 1082 01:14:49,800 --> 01:14:52,268 l did ring, sir. 1083 01:14:52,400 --> 01:14:53,913 Several times. 1084 01:14:54,040 --> 01:14:56,031 Can't hear the damn thing out here anyway. 1085 01:14:57,160 --> 01:14:58,878 There's been another murder. 1086 01:14:59,000 --> 01:15:04,199 l hope it's that landlord from the Cock And Bullfinch. Teach him to keep his beer properly. 1087 01:15:07,560 --> 01:15:10,836 - The brewery? - No, sir. 1088 01:15:13,280 --> 01:15:15,191 Not our problem, then. 1089 01:15:16,320 --> 01:15:18,038 l'm afraid it is, sir. 1090 01:15:18,160 --> 01:15:20,071 - That's official, is it? - Yeah. 1091 01:15:20,200 --> 01:15:24,113 The Chief Super thinks there could be a connection with the brewery murders, 1092 01:15:24,240 --> 01:15:26,151 so he's giving us first crack at it. 1093 01:15:27,280 --> 01:15:29,191 That's very generous of him. 1094 01:15:30,920 --> 01:15:34,549 Put that wheel on, will you, Lewis? l'm just going to wash my hands. 1095 01:15:47,440 --> 01:15:51,228 DR HALLlDAY: BIows to the body, as weII as the front and the back of the head, 1096 01:15:51,360 --> 01:15:53,749 - which shattered the skuII. - Any forensic 1097 01:15:53,880 --> 01:15:55,791 connection with the brewery murders? 1098 01:15:55,920 --> 01:15:57,831 No. This is different. 1099 01:15:57,960 --> 01:15:59,871 - Because it's messy? - Right. 1100 01:16:00,000 --> 01:16:01,911 lt took several blows to kill him. 1101 01:16:05,160 --> 01:16:08,470 Looks like he tried to phone for help. 1102 01:16:09,640 --> 01:16:11,949 l've never seen anything like this attack. 1103 01:16:12,080 --> 01:16:14,036 - lt was frenzied. LEWlS: Desperate, then. 1104 01:16:14,160 --> 01:16:16,071 Our killer. 1105 01:16:16,200 --> 01:16:18,111 You have a theory, Lewis? 1106 01:16:19,800 --> 01:16:23,110 Well, the brewery murders were premeditated, weren't they? 1107 01:16:28,160 --> 01:16:30,071 Single blows. 1108 01:16:30,200 --> 01:16:32,953 The victims taken by surprise each time. 1109 01:16:34,800 --> 01:16:36,313 Whereas, this... 1110 01:16:36,440 --> 01:16:39,159 - WeII, Iook. - l can see, Lewis. 1111 01:16:39,280 --> 01:16:41,191 WeII, then. Desperate. 1112 01:16:42,840 --> 01:16:44,751 No. 1113 01:16:46,840 --> 01:16:49,673 No. l think we're looking for two different killers. 1114 01:16:52,280 --> 01:16:54,510 All right. Take him away. 1115 01:16:54,640 --> 01:16:55,709 Hang on a minute. 1116 01:17:00,000 --> 01:17:01,911 l'm sure... 1117 01:17:02,040 --> 01:17:04,554 l've seen this bloke somewhere before. 1118 01:17:04,680 --> 01:17:06,591 Where? 1119 01:17:06,720 --> 01:17:08,438 No idea. 1120 01:17:08,560 --> 01:17:10,630 But his face is definitely familiar. 1121 01:17:10,760 --> 01:17:12,478 Come and Iook, sir. 1122 01:17:12,600 --> 01:17:15,034 I'II take your word for it, Lewis. 1123 01:17:15,160 --> 01:17:19,199 He was out most of the afternoon. And then he came back and had a late appointment. 1124 01:17:19,320 --> 01:17:21,231 - Who with? - Some woman. 1125 01:17:21,360 --> 01:17:24,158 She didn't give her name. Said he'd know who it was. 1126 01:17:24,280 --> 01:17:27,158 When was this appointment arranged? 1127 01:17:27,280 --> 01:17:29,840 She phoned yesterday afternoon, 1128 01:17:29,960 --> 01:17:31,871 just before l left. 1129 01:17:32,000 --> 01:17:33,513 What exactly did she say? 1130 01:17:33,640 --> 01:17:37,076 She said she wanted to see Mr Nelson. 1131 01:17:37,200 --> 01:17:40,829 No, no, no, no, no. What exactIy did she say? Exactly. 1132 01:17:40,960 --> 01:17:42,871 Well... 1133 01:17:43,000 --> 01:17:44,718 Let me think... 1134 01:17:44,840 --> 01:17:46,751 She said something like... 1135 01:17:46,880 --> 01:17:51,271 ''Would you ask Mr Nelson to remain at the office? 1136 01:17:51,400 --> 01:17:54,437 l shall be arriving just after six.'' 1137 01:17:54,560 --> 01:17:56,471 May l see that, please? 1138 01:17:59,160 --> 01:18:03,472 Just a few canceIIed appointments yesterday afternoon... 1139 01:18:07,120 --> 01:18:10,829 Two appointments the day before that. 1140 01:18:15,400 --> 01:18:17,834 And one the day before. 1141 01:18:22,480 --> 01:18:24,391 Do you have a client named Knox? 1142 01:18:24,520 --> 01:18:26,431 Knox? 1143 01:18:26,560 --> 01:18:28,278 Never heard of him. 1144 01:18:28,400 --> 01:18:30,311 - Or her. - Or her. 1145 01:18:32,720 --> 01:18:34,631 Thank you. 1146 01:18:36,160 --> 01:18:39,948 Lewis...go over to the County Records Office. 1147 01:18:40,080 --> 01:18:42,992 See if you can find out what Nelson was interested in. 1148 01:18:46,040 --> 01:18:48,190 Thank you. You've been very helpful. 1149 01:18:48,760 --> 01:18:50,955 RADlO: And the main news headIines at 10:00. 1150 01:18:51,080 --> 01:18:53,389 AIfred NeIson, a 45-year-oId soIicitor, 1151 01:18:53,520 --> 01:18:57,308 was found battered to death in his St AIdgates office this morning. 1152 01:18:57,440 --> 01:19:00,830 According to Chief Inspector Morse of the Thames VaIIey CID, 1153 01:19:00,960 --> 01:19:02,996 the attack took pIace yesterday evening. 1154 01:19:03,120 --> 01:19:07,557 He's appeaIing for anyone who was in the vicinity of St AIdgates between 6:00 and 7:00pm 1155 01:19:07,680 --> 01:19:09,910 to come forward if they saw anything suspicious. 1156 01:19:44,600 --> 01:19:47,797 ? La Traviata: Orchestral lntroduction to Sempre Libera 1157 01:20:45,600 --> 01:20:47,511 (Doorbell rings) 1158 01:20:56,120 --> 01:20:58,031 Sir! 1159 01:21:04,360 --> 01:21:05,873 Lewis... 1160 01:21:06,000 --> 01:21:07,911 Where have you been all day? 1161 01:21:08,040 --> 01:21:10,076 You know exactly where l've been, sir. 1162 01:21:10,200 --> 01:21:12,111 The County Records Office. 1163 01:21:19,440 --> 01:21:21,351 What took so long? 1164 01:21:21,480 --> 01:21:24,597 Long? You should have seen the papers. 1165 01:21:24,720 --> 01:21:26,950 They've got half the Amazon rainforest in there. 1166 01:21:27,080 --> 01:21:30,755 Papers at the County Records Office? That's amazing. 1167 01:21:32,920 --> 01:21:35,354 And none of them were catalogued. 1168 01:21:35,480 --> 01:21:38,199 lf l hadn't got lucky, l'd have been there all week. 1169 01:21:41,800 --> 01:21:43,711 Have a beer, Lewis. 1170 01:21:49,200 --> 01:21:51,111 So, you did get Iucky? 1171 01:21:51,240 --> 01:21:53,151 Ebenezer Knox. 1172 01:21:53,280 --> 01:21:55,191 Born 1 81 3. 1173 01:21:55,320 --> 01:21:57,231 ln Woodstock. 1174 01:21:57,360 --> 01:21:59,828 Educated at Winchester and Balliol. 1175 01:22:03,040 --> 01:22:04,837 Became the youngestjustice of the peace 1176 01:22:04,960 --> 01:22:06,871 in the county. 1177 01:22:07,000 --> 01:22:09,230 ln 1 841 , he and another man bought a piece of land. 1178 01:22:09,360 --> 01:22:11,555 You'll never guess what the other man's name was. 1179 01:22:11,680 --> 01:22:13,432 Radford? 1180 01:22:13,560 --> 01:22:15,471 Right, sir. 1181 01:22:17,920 --> 01:22:19,831 Three murders in a week, Lewis. 1182 01:22:19,960 --> 01:22:22,793 The Chief Super was right. There could be a connection. 1183 01:22:22,920 --> 01:22:26,708 But the pathologist thought there was no connection with Nelson's murder. 1184 01:22:27,840 --> 01:22:29,751 You're not listening, Lewis. 1185 01:22:29,880 --> 01:22:33,714 Even if we're looking for two killers, they could still be connected. 1186 01:22:35,600 --> 01:22:39,388 WeII, you're right, sir. Knox's partner's name was Timothy Radford. 1187 01:22:39,520 --> 01:22:41,715 Radford and Knox started the brewery. 1188 01:22:41,840 --> 01:22:44,479 ls there any evidence Radford bought Knox out? 1189 01:22:44,600 --> 01:22:45,794 No. 1190 01:22:46,920 --> 01:22:48,831 No... 1191 01:22:59,840 --> 01:23:01,751 Have you caught the bastard? 1192 01:23:01,880 --> 01:23:03,791 Not yet. 1193 01:23:08,040 --> 01:23:09,758 Have you talked to my wife? 1194 01:23:09,880 --> 01:23:11,438 No. 1195 01:23:11,560 --> 01:23:13,278 lt's you l came to see. 1196 01:23:17,720 --> 01:23:19,438 Tell me about Ebenezer Knox. 1197 01:23:20,600 --> 01:23:22,158 What? 1198 01:23:26,400 --> 01:23:28,311 Ebenezer Knox. 1199 01:23:28,440 --> 01:23:31,352 Where on earth did you dig him up? 1200 01:23:31,480 --> 01:23:33,391 County Records Office. 1201 01:23:33,520 --> 01:23:36,830 He was your great-grandfather's original partner 1202 01:23:36,960 --> 01:23:38,871 and l think he's the key to all this. 1203 01:23:39,000 --> 01:23:41,309 But he died more than 1 00 years ago. 1204 01:23:41,440 --> 01:23:43,351 Yes. Yes. But not in Oxford. 1205 01:23:45,200 --> 01:23:47,839 He seems to have been a very prominent citizen, 1206 01:23:47,960 --> 01:23:52,158 but there's no record of him after 1 850, when he sold his house in Woodstock. 1207 01:23:52,280 --> 01:23:55,909 And there's no evidence he ever sold his half-share in the brewery. 1208 01:23:56,040 --> 01:23:57,951 No. Not sold. 1209 01:23:58,080 --> 01:24:00,310 But he certainly agreed to relinquish it. 1210 01:24:03,880 --> 01:24:07,759 You know all about this, don't you? 1211 01:24:23,040 --> 01:24:24,951 Family archives? 1212 01:24:25,080 --> 01:24:28,550 Yes. Just as my father left them. 1213 01:24:30,760 --> 01:24:34,594 And my great-grandfather, as well, probably. 1214 01:24:46,840 --> 01:24:50,150 l'm sorry about the dust. l haven't been down here for years. 1215 01:24:55,520 --> 01:24:57,033 Here you are. 1216 01:25:03,920 --> 01:25:05,831 ''To whom it may concern... 1217 01:25:07,520 --> 01:25:12,355 ..l, the undersigned, hereby do solemnly and humbly swear 1218 01:25:12,480 --> 01:25:15,278 to leave the city of Oxford forthwith 1219 01:25:15,400 --> 01:25:23,751 and never return, and that, in exchange, Timothy Radford of Marston Lodge, Oxford, 1220 01:25:23,880 --> 01:25:27,873 will provide me with the sum of �1 00 1221 01:25:28,000 --> 01:25:31,754 each and every year for so Iong as I shaII Iive. 1222 01:25:31,880 --> 01:25:33,996 Signed Ebenezer Knox." 1223 01:25:34,120 --> 01:25:36,236 lt doesn't explain why. 1224 01:25:36,360 --> 01:25:37,873 Um... 1225 01:25:38,000 --> 01:25:39,911 No. But um... 1226 01:25:40,040 --> 01:25:41,951 Er... 1227 01:25:42,080 --> 01:25:43,877 This does. 1228 01:25:44,000 --> 01:25:46,309 Look at the names of the parents. 1229 01:25:55,680 --> 01:25:58,717 - Who was she? - She was a woman of the streets. 1230 01:25:58,840 --> 01:26:00,956 There's a newspaper cutting here. 1231 01:26:01,080 --> 01:26:06,950 ''Oxford woman found guiIty of vagrancy and prostitution. 1232 01:26:07,080 --> 01:26:10,231 Third offence. JaiIed for one year." 1233 01:26:11,360 --> 01:26:14,193 So, Knox left Oxford to avoid a scandal. 1234 01:26:16,200 --> 01:26:18,111 The date fits. 1235 01:26:18,240 --> 01:26:21,198 The birth was registered in 1 850. Where did he go? 1236 01:26:22,600 --> 01:26:26,479 Somewhere in the Northeast, l believe. lt doesn't specify. 1237 01:26:26,600 --> 01:26:31,993 According to this document, Knox agreed never to return to Oxford. 1238 01:26:33,880 --> 01:26:37,555 But he didn't agree to give up his half-share in the brewery. 1239 01:26:40,800 --> 01:26:42,711 Northeast, you say? 1240 01:26:42,840 --> 01:26:44,751 1 850ish. 1241 01:26:44,880 --> 01:26:47,155 LEWlS: Ebenezer Knox. 1242 01:26:47,280 --> 01:26:50,829 It seems he cut quite a dash when he first came to SunderIand. 1243 01:26:50,960 --> 01:26:52,916 FIashy spender with a posh southern accent. 1244 01:26:53,040 --> 01:26:55,600 He started a new brewery with a bIoke caIIed Beddowes. 1245 01:26:55,720 --> 01:26:57,631 MORSE: Come into the office. 1246 01:26:57,760 --> 01:27:00,797 Neither of them could have been much good at business, 1247 01:27:00,920 --> 01:27:03,434 because it pretty quickly went down the tubes. 1248 01:27:03,560 --> 01:27:05,755 Beddowes' son bought them out in the end. 1249 01:27:05,880 --> 01:27:07,916 Where did all this come from? 1250 01:27:08,040 --> 01:27:12,033 An old mate of mine, sir. ln the history department at Newcastle University. 1251 01:27:12,160 --> 01:27:14,754 There's a professor there,just written a book. 1252 01:27:14,880 --> 01:27:18,634 Drink And Sobriety ln The Victorian Northeast. Knew all about Knox. 1253 01:27:18,760 --> 01:27:21,957 l've already got this from Linacre's computer. 1254 01:27:22,080 --> 01:27:24,116 Ah, but that's not all, sir. Not quite. 1255 01:27:24,240 --> 01:27:27,312 ln 1 852, Knox married a local girl. 1256 01:27:27,440 --> 01:27:30,273 They had a daughter who married a man named Preece. 1257 01:27:30,400 --> 01:27:31,992 Ah... 1258 01:27:32,120 --> 01:27:33,439 lnteresting, eh? 1259 01:27:33,560 --> 01:27:35,357 And then, l suddenly remembered 1260 01:27:35,480 --> 01:27:38,153 where I'd seen that soIicitor feIIa, NeIson, before. 1261 01:27:45,240 --> 01:27:47,834 MORSE: What a pair they must have been. 1262 01:27:47,960 --> 01:27:49,473 LEWlS: Who? 1263 01:27:49,600 --> 01:27:51,318 Knox and Radford. 1264 01:27:51,440 --> 01:27:54,079 One of them a hypocrite, the other a bIackmaiIer. 1265 01:27:54,200 --> 01:27:56,111 BIackmaiIer? 1266 01:27:56,240 --> 01:27:58,151 Knox was ajustice of the peace. 1267 01:27:58,280 --> 01:28:00,191 A piIIar of the community. 1268 01:28:00,320 --> 01:28:04,472 So, when a convicted prostitute gave birth to his chiId, 1269 01:28:04,600 --> 01:28:07,398 she took the birth certificate to Radford. 1270 01:28:07,520 --> 01:28:09,431 Radford probabIy paid her off, 1271 01:28:09,560 --> 01:28:13,314 then bIackmaiIed Knox into Ieaving Oxford. 1272 01:28:13,440 --> 01:28:18,195 Made him sign a letter promising never to return. 1273 01:28:21,320 --> 01:28:23,231 (Police radios) 1274 01:28:33,440 --> 01:28:35,635 Did Radford ever give him back his share? 1275 01:28:35,760 --> 01:28:38,194 No. He gave him �1 00 a year. 1276 01:28:38,320 --> 01:28:39,719 A pittance. 1277 01:28:39,840 --> 01:28:44,197 So, technically, half the brewery still belongs to Knox's heirs. 1278 01:28:44,320 --> 01:28:47,437 Not just technically, Lewis. Legally. 1279 01:28:52,080 --> 01:28:53,991 LEWlS: Can we come in, Mrs Preece? 1280 01:29:03,240 --> 01:29:05,151 Where's Victor, Mrs Preece? 1281 01:29:05,280 --> 01:29:07,191 Upstairs. 1282 01:29:07,320 --> 01:29:09,834 - Could you ask him to come down, please? - Why? 1283 01:29:12,760 --> 01:29:14,671 l think you know why, Mrs Preece. 1284 01:29:14,800 --> 01:29:17,837 He couldn't have done those murders. He was out with a girlfriend. 1285 01:29:17,960 --> 01:29:20,679 We've talked to her. On both nights, he left her around 9:00. 1286 01:29:20,800 --> 01:29:22,518 And came straight home. 1287 01:29:23,640 --> 01:29:25,551 l don't believe you, Mrs Preece. 1288 01:29:25,680 --> 01:29:27,796 l think you've been covering up for him. 1289 01:29:47,880 --> 01:29:49,791 lt was his gran's fault. 1290 01:29:52,200 --> 01:29:54,111 She should never have told him. 1291 01:29:54,240 --> 01:29:56,993 About your claim on the brewery? 1292 01:29:58,760 --> 01:30:01,354 That he'd been swindled out of his inheritance. 1293 01:30:05,840 --> 01:30:08,274 That's a dangerous thing to tell a little boy. 1294 01:30:12,720 --> 01:30:14,631 Especially a little boy who... 1295 01:30:16,120 --> 01:30:18,031 ..keeps his feelings... 1296 01:30:19,440 --> 01:30:21,351 ..bottled up all the time. 1297 01:30:23,040 --> 01:30:25,429 But it was you who persuaded him to come here. 1298 01:30:25,560 --> 01:30:28,313 To apply for the job at Radford's? 1299 01:30:28,440 --> 01:30:31,989 But he had the qualifications and we needed the money. 1300 01:30:35,160 --> 01:30:37,071 To pay a solicitor. 1301 01:30:38,200 --> 01:30:40,395 Nelson. 1302 01:30:40,520 --> 01:30:45,275 But he told you your claim couldn't be substantiated. 1303 01:30:51,640 --> 01:30:53,551 Just my luck... 1304 01:30:53,680 --> 01:30:56,274 to hire a crook. 1305 01:30:58,600 --> 01:31:00,511 Which is your son's room? 1306 01:31:03,080 --> 01:31:04,991 l'll show you. 1307 01:31:08,960 --> 01:31:12,032 He took every singIe penny we had. 1308 01:31:12,160 --> 01:31:14,549 And then, when these murders started, he... 1309 01:31:14,680 --> 01:31:16,398 He tried to blackmail you. 1310 01:31:16,520 --> 01:31:20,115 l told him we couldn't pay him any more. Even this house is rented. 1311 01:31:20,240 --> 01:31:22,151 But he wouldn't listen. 1312 01:31:25,480 --> 01:31:27,391 Victor... 1313 01:31:27,520 --> 01:31:30,353 put your jacket on, dear. 1314 01:31:30,480 --> 01:31:33,074 I'm afraid you have to go to the poIice station. 1315 01:31:37,240 --> 01:31:40,198 MORSE: Your mother's going too, Victor. 1316 01:31:42,120 --> 01:31:46,398 We know he was with his girlfriend at the time of Nelson's murder. 1317 01:31:46,520 --> 01:31:50,957 You killed him, didn't you, Mrs Preece? To protect your son. 1318 01:31:55,760 --> 01:31:57,478 (Train's whistle blows) 1319 01:32:23,120 --> 01:32:25,031 When l come out, 1320 01:32:25,160 --> 01:32:27,549 l'll get you, too. 1321 01:32:39,560 --> 01:32:41,471 l shouldn't worry about it, sir. 1322 01:32:41,600 --> 01:32:43,989 By the time he comes out, you'll be long gone. 1323 01:32:46,720 --> 01:32:48,631 You're wasted as a copper, Lewis. 1324 01:32:49,760 --> 01:32:52,354 You should have joined the Diplomatic Service. 1325 01:32:59,640 --> 01:33:01,870 LEWlS: Something is worrying you, though. 1326 01:33:02,080 --> 01:33:03,991 MORSE: Yes... LEWlS: What? 1327 01:33:04,120 --> 01:33:06,634 MORSE: Loose ends. 1328 01:33:06,760 --> 01:33:09,035 MORSE: And a piece that doesn't fit. 1329 01:33:10,560 --> 01:33:12,596 What does it matter, Chief lnspector? 1330 01:33:13,880 --> 01:33:15,598 The boys are dead. 1331 01:33:15,720 --> 01:33:17,631 Trevor's dead. 1332 01:33:18,760 --> 01:33:20,671 You knew he'd committed a fraud? 1333 01:33:20,800 --> 01:33:22,711 Fraud? What are you talking about? 1334 01:33:22,840 --> 01:33:25,434 When did you find out, Mr Radford? 1335 01:33:26,960 --> 01:33:30,350 When he asked me to guarantee a bank loan. 1336 01:33:30,480 --> 01:33:33,392 Trevor persuaded the surveyor to overestimate 1337 01:33:33,520 --> 01:33:37,035 the brewery's assets, thus increasing the value of the shares. 1338 01:33:37,160 --> 01:33:39,071 So he could borrow against them. 1339 01:33:39,200 --> 01:33:41,236 No. lt wasn't for personal gain. 1340 01:33:41,360 --> 01:33:43,271 lt was to save the brewery. 1341 01:33:44,560 --> 01:33:46,471 lt was still a fraud. 1342 01:33:47,840 --> 01:33:52,994 And when Farmer's made their bid, he realised he was in danger of being found out, 1343 01:33:53,120 --> 01:33:57,750 so he wrote a backdated letter to the surveyor 1344 01:33:57,880 --> 01:34:01,839 expressing his disagreement with the high vaIuation. 1345 01:34:01,960 --> 01:34:06,511 l knew that once George Linacre took a look at the books, 1346 01:34:06,640 --> 01:34:08,551 the fraud would be exposed, and... 1347 01:34:12,320 --> 01:34:13,878 ..we couldn't have that. 1348 01:34:14,000 --> 01:34:16,116 Oh, no. We couldn't have that, could we? 1349 01:34:16,240 --> 01:34:19,755 The family reputation must be preserved at all costs. 1350 01:34:19,880 --> 01:34:22,997 The Magnificent Radfords. 1351 01:34:24,920 --> 01:34:28,959 For 1 0 years, you've looked down your nose and smiled at me, and all the time... 1352 01:34:32,200 --> 01:34:34,111 Just look at you. 1353 01:34:34,240 --> 01:34:37,471 I expect this is embarrassing you, Inspector. 1354 01:34:37,600 --> 01:34:40,592 But l'm pleased it's all out in the open now, because... 1355 01:34:42,360 --> 01:34:44,669 l'm sorry, but l'm going to have to say this. 1356 01:34:44,800 --> 01:34:46,995 You never wanted me, did you? 1357 01:34:49,280 --> 01:34:51,191 Just the grandchildren. 1358 01:34:51,320 --> 01:34:53,117 My kids. 1359 01:34:53,240 --> 01:34:55,071 So... 1360 01:34:55,200 --> 01:34:57,111 now you're going to get your own way. 1361 01:34:57,240 --> 01:35:00,277 But l'm taking them with me. 1362 01:35:00,400 --> 01:35:03,233 And if you want to see them... 1363 01:35:05,160 --> 01:35:07,230 ..you are going to have to whistle. 1364 01:35:23,160 --> 01:35:25,071 Well, lnspector... 1365 01:35:32,520 --> 01:35:34,715 Must the evil that men do live after them? 1366 01:35:36,880 --> 01:35:38,791 Or can it remain our secret? 1367 01:35:43,120 --> 01:35:45,918 There's nothing l can prove, Mrs Radford. 1368 01:35:46,040 --> 01:35:51,160 l can't even prove the surveyor deliberately made a false valuation, so... 1369 01:35:53,320 --> 01:35:55,709 ..your son Trevor can rest in peace. 1370 01:36:16,440 --> 01:36:19,159 LEWlS: So, there are more important things than money. 1371 01:36:19,280 --> 01:36:20,838 What? 1372 01:36:20,960 --> 01:36:24,316 Family honour. That's what the Radfords care about. 1373 01:36:24,440 --> 01:36:26,351 lt's what he cares about. 1374 01:36:26,480 --> 01:36:28,596 l'm not sure about her. 1375 01:36:31,400 --> 01:36:33,868 You reckon she'll stay with him when the money runs out? 1376 01:36:34,000 --> 01:36:37,310 I mean, they'II have to seII that house, won't they? Pay off... 1377 01:36:37,440 --> 01:36:39,351 (Car horn) 1378 01:36:42,360 --> 01:36:45,158 MOTORlST: What the hell do you think you're doing? 1379 01:36:46,280 --> 01:36:49,078 Say that again. Say that again - what you just said. 1380 01:36:50,200 --> 01:36:53,237 l was just wondering whether she'd stay with him when the money... 1381 01:36:53,360 --> 01:36:55,271 That's it, Lewis. 1382 01:36:55,400 --> 01:36:57,709 You're a genius. You've cracked it. 1383 01:36:57,840 --> 01:36:59,990 l thought we'd already cracked it. 1384 01:37:00,120 --> 01:37:03,192 We cracked half of it, but we got the other half wrong. 1385 01:37:03,320 --> 01:37:05,880 So, l'm a genius, am l? 1386 01:37:06,000 --> 01:37:07,115 Yes. 1387 01:37:07,240 --> 01:37:09,151 Because you talk like Mrs Preece. 1388 01:37:09,280 --> 01:37:11,748 You don't talk like Mrs Radford. 1389 01:37:14,840 --> 01:37:16,637 l'm not with you, sir. 1390 01:37:16,760 --> 01:37:22,790 lsobel Radford wouldn't say ''stay'', she'd say ''remain''. 1391 01:37:22,920 --> 01:37:24,433 So? 1392 01:37:24,560 --> 01:37:26,676 (Remembers) Can it remain our secret? 1393 01:37:26,800 --> 01:37:29,997 ''Can it remain our secret?'' she said. 1394 01:37:30,120 --> 01:37:35,274 The woman that phoned Nelson's secretary told her to ask him to ''remain'' 1395 01:37:35,400 --> 01:37:38,437 - at the office. - A bit tenuous, isn't it? 1396 01:37:38,560 --> 01:37:41,074 ''l shall be arriving just after six...'' 1397 01:37:41,200 --> 01:37:44,829 Most people would have said, ''l'll be there just after six.'' Wouldn't they? 1398 01:37:44,960 --> 01:37:46,757 Mrs Preece certainly would. 1399 01:37:46,880 --> 01:37:51,317 Yeah. But Nelson was blackmailing Mrs Preece. She admitted it herself. 1400 01:37:51,440 --> 01:37:54,477 OnIy since the first murder, and onIy for pocket money. 1401 01:37:55,800 --> 01:37:58,030 He was aIready pIaying for bigger stakes. 1402 01:38:09,000 --> 01:38:10,911 CHARLES: Why... 1403 01:38:11,040 --> 01:38:13,713 didn't you go to the police... 1404 01:38:14,840 --> 01:38:16,751 ..about the blackmail? 1405 01:38:18,480 --> 01:38:20,675 We'd have lost half the brewery. 1406 01:38:20,800 --> 01:38:23,712 That odious little man, Nelson... 1407 01:38:25,360 --> 01:38:27,351 ..had threatened to give it to the Preeces. 1408 01:38:29,000 --> 01:38:33,118 l wasn't going to have those bloody people get their hands on our brewery. 1409 01:38:33,240 --> 01:38:34,309 No... 1410 01:38:35,720 --> 01:38:37,950 Oh, my darIing. 1411 01:38:42,040 --> 01:38:43,951 What...what a terrible... 1412 01:38:44,080 --> 01:38:47,789 terrible burden you've had to bear. 1413 01:38:49,600 --> 01:38:52,034 Why didn't you share it with me? 1414 01:38:53,200 --> 01:38:55,634 Because l didn't want you involved, Charles. 1415 01:38:55,760 --> 01:38:57,671 Oh... 1416 01:38:58,800 --> 01:39:00,711 lf the deal had gone through... 1417 01:39:01,960 --> 01:39:03,996 ..l'd have paid Nelson off from my share, 1418 01:39:04,120 --> 01:39:06,509 and that would have been that. 1419 01:39:06,640 --> 01:39:08,551 MORSE: Oh, no, it wouIdn't. 1420 01:39:10,080 --> 01:39:11,991 He'd have come back for more. 1421 01:39:12,120 --> 01:39:14,031 BIackmaiIers aIways do. 1422 01:39:14,160 --> 01:39:16,071 Well... 1423 01:39:16,200 --> 01:39:19,636 that's one problem you won't have to face now. 1424 01:39:25,840 --> 01:39:27,751 ls that you, Morse? 1425 01:39:29,960 --> 01:39:31,871 l was just coming to see you. 1426 01:39:33,400 --> 01:39:35,311 How kind of you to offer me a lift. 1427 01:39:39,880 --> 01:39:41,791 Oh...no, my darling. 1428 01:39:41,920 --> 01:39:43,831 Don't...don't... 1429 01:40:27,840 --> 01:40:31,071 We're arranging to have someone take you home, Mrs Preece. 1430 01:40:31,200 --> 01:40:34,795 You may still be charged with obstructing the course of justice. 1431 01:40:42,680 --> 01:40:44,591 Are you all right? 1432 01:40:55,360 --> 01:40:57,271 l'll be alone again now. 1433 01:40:57,400 --> 01:40:59,311 Won't l? 1434 01:41:06,600 --> 01:41:08,511 Yes, l suppose you will. 1435 01:41:10,960 --> 01:41:12,871 (Car engine starts) 1436 01:41:30,840 --> 01:41:32,751 Fancy a pint, sir? 1437 01:41:34,120 --> 01:41:36,031 Do you know, Lewis... 1438 01:41:37,120 --> 01:41:39,190 ..l'm not absolutely sure l do.