1 00:01:11,880 --> 00:01:12,880 Merton to Steed. 2 00:01:13,040 --> 00:01:14,040 Merton to Steed. 3 00:01:14,760 --> 00:01:15,760 Hello, Merton. 4 00:01:16,300 --> 00:01:17,580 Rydercroft is going to be killed. 5 00:01:19,320 --> 00:01:22,180 Rydercroft? Hugh Rydercroft. It's all planned. 6 00:01:22,600 --> 00:01:24,680 The attempt will be made at 12 noon today. 7 00:01:25,580 --> 00:01:26,680 How do you know this? 8 00:01:27,260 --> 00:01:28,260 Who's behind it? 9 00:01:29,540 --> 00:01:30,620 I know because... 10 00:02:59,080 --> 00:03:00,520 What was Merton working on? 11 00:03:01,580 --> 00:03:02,519 Ends and odds. 12 00:03:02,520 --> 00:03:03,820 Don't you mean odds and ends? 13 00:03:07,100 --> 00:03:09,180 No. Merton had a different approach. 14 00:03:12,760 --> 00:03:13,760 In a coma. 15 00:03:14,440 --> 00:03:16,000 Likely to remain so for a few days. 16 00:03:16,420 --> 00:03:17,820 Unfortunately, we haven't got a few days. 17 00:03:19,520 --> 00:03:20,800 Rydercroft is going to be killed. 18 00:03:22,480 --> 00:03:25,360 Rydercroft? Hugh Rydercroft. It's all planned. 19 00:03:25,720 --> 00:03:27,800 The attempt will be made at 12 noon today. 20 00:03:29,040 --> 00:03:30,040 How do you know this? 21 00:03:30,340 --> 00:03:31,340 Who's behind it? 22 00:03:31,900 --> 00:03:38,840 I know, because... Who 23 00:03:38,840 --> 00:03:41,420 is Rydercroft? Controller for the Ministry of Ecology. 24 00:03:41,940 --> 00:03:42,940 Twelve noon today. 25 00:03:43,120 --> 00:03:44,540 That doesn't give us much time. 26 00:03:44,980 --> 00:03:46,940 How do you know this? Who's behind it? 27 00:03:47,320 --> 00:03:54,120 I know, because... What's that 28 00:03:54,120 --> 00:03:55,660 sound? The wind in the trees. 29 00:03:56,940 --> 00:03:58,020 We haven't got much time. 30 00:04:18,160 --> 00:04:20,420 We know when Rydercroft is going to be killed. 31 00:04:20,660 --> 00:04:21,619 I know where. 32 00:04:21,620 --> 00:04:22,620 Come on, Enzalot. 33 00:04:31,000 --> 00:04:32,380 But this is ridiculous. 34 00:04:32,620 --> 00:04:33,620 Quite ridiculous. 35 00:04:33,840 --> 00:04:37,280 It's also for your own good, Mr. Rydercroft. Look, I'm just a simple 36 00:04:37,280 --> 00:04:38,640 soul. Ecology. 37 00:04:39,100 --> 00:04:41,920 The conservation of everything that's good and true in nature. 38 00:04:42,180 --> 00:04:43,420 Who on earth would want to kill me? 39 00:04:43,800 --> 00:04:45,180 Not on earth, Mr. Rydercroft. 40 00:04:46,350 --> 00:04:49,810 You are due to be dead at 12 noon. At 12 noon, you'll be up there. 41 00:04:50,030 --> 00:04:52,550 What? That was the message, and that's why we're having a plane check. 42 00:04:52,770 --> 00:04:54,510 But I've already done my pre -flight checks. 43 00:04:54,810 --> 00:04:58,350 Ah, but better to be sure. Better to be safe than sorry. Better alive than dead. 44 00:04:58,530 --> 00:05:01,190 Look, I'm a qualified pilot. I'll be flying for years. 45 00:05:04,550 --> 00:05:05,570 16 minutes to 12. 46 00:05:06,330 --> 00:05:07,710 You satisfied now, Steed? 47 00:05:08,070 --> 00:05:09,070 No. 48 00:05:09,710 --> 00:05:11,810 An awful lot can happen in 16 minutes. 49 00:05:12,750 --> 00:05:14,510 I remember once in Cairo... 50 00:05:14,970 --> 00:05:18,430 It's a girl I knew. The trouble with your people, Steve, is you think 51 00:05:18,430 --> 00:05:20,610 else is incompetent. I'm totally too sensitive. 52 00:05:21,570 --> 00:05:25,490 Why not view ours as additional cover? Now, a wasted expense. 53 00:05:26,210 --> 00:05:29,070 My team know this ground, this airport, like the back of their hands. 54 00:05:29,610 --> 00:05:32,750 Right across plane, we'll take off on time. He'll arrive in Switzerland on 55 00:05:32,750 --> 00:05:36,750 schedule. The aircraft itself has begun over with a fine tooth comb, checked and 56 00:05:36,750 --> 00:05:42,030 rechecked. Now then, tell me, as an expert, what could happen? 57 00:05:44,430 --> 00:05:46,010 I suppose you think I'm the real Steve. 58 00:05:47,910 --> 00:05:48,910 Don't move, Turner. 59 00:05:49,050 --> 00:05:50,230 This umbrella is loaded. 60 00:05:54,990 --> 00:05:55,990 Just an example. 61 00:05:58,730 --> 00:06:00,050 Fifteen and a half minutes to go. 62 00:06:20,400 --> 00:06:21,400 Who are you? 63 00:06:26,820 --> 00:06:27,820 Could be a forgery. 64 00:06:28,100 --> 00:06:29,100 But you know me. 65 00:06:29,320 --> 00:06:32,560 You could be a double, a fake, a robot. I gave the right knock. 66 00:06:33,500 --> 00:06:34,780 Could have been luck. Luck. 67 00:06:35,180 --> 00:06:36,680 When did you last play the bassoon? 68 00:06:37,720 --> 00:06:39,400 Ryder Croft can board the plane now. 69 00:06:39,880 --> 00:06:42,960 Bassoon question really struck home, didn't it? I do not play the bassoon. 70 00:06:43,220 --> 00:06:44,220 That proves nothing. 71 00:06:44,360 --> 00:06:46,120 Who ever heard of a robot that could play a bassoon? 72 00:06:46,340 --> 00:06:49,120 Purdy. How do you know I'm Purdy? I could be a double. 73 00:06:49,340 --> 00:06:50,319 A fake. 74 00:06:50,320 --> 00:06:51,259 A robot. 75 00:06:51,260 --> 00:06:53,280 The plane is clean and he can leave. 76 00:06:54,640 --> 00:06:56,240 Well, you'll have to prove who we are. 77 00:07:01,720 --> 00:07:03,840 Definitely the real Gambit. And no. 78 00:07:05,340 --> 00:07:06,340 Mr. Rydercroft. 79 00:07:09,020 --> 00:07:10,020 About time. 80 00:07:11,540 --> 00:07:15,120 So everything's all right? Assuming one thing, of course. He is Rydercroft. 81 00:07:38,500 --> 00:07:39,500 There. 82 00:07:41,480 --> 00:07:45,000 Not 12 yet. We have a complete radar scan of the whole area. 83 00:07:45,320 --> 00:07:47,780 Airlines at a radius of five miles have been closed. 84 00:07:48,040 --> 00:07:49,040 What more do you want? 85 00:07:49,100 --> 00:07:52,380 I want it to be one minute past 12 and Rydercroft still alive. 86 00:08:01,200 --> 00:08:03,940 Control to Rydercroft, you are clear for takeoff. 87 00:08:04,580 --> 00:08:06,140 All takeoff checks okay. 88 00:08:07,150 --> 00:08:08,150 Engine okay. 89 00:08:08,930 --> 00:08:10,210 Preparing for takeoff. 90 00:08:16,970 --> 00:08:19,610 You may be surprised to learn I'm airborne. 91 00:08:23,050 --> 00:08:24,170 Takeoff satisfactory. 92 00:08:25,150 --> 00:08:26,150 Climbing steadily. 93 00:08:26,930 --> 00:08:28,350 All techs okay. 94 00:08:28,950 --> 00:08:30,370 We'll continue climbing. 95 00:08:30,970 --> 00:08:33,210 Maintain radio contact right across. 96 00:08:33,549 --> 00:08:34,549 Will do. 97 00:08:34,919 --> 00:08:37,120 But I honestly think you chaps are worrying too much. 98 00:08:37,340 --> 00:08:38,340 So do I. 99 00:08:39,080 --> 00:08:40,080 Well, Steed? 100 00:08:41,980 --> 00:08:45,440 Oh, for Pete's sake, man, another few minutes and Rydercroft will be across 101 00:08:45,440 --> 00:08:47,000 channel. Outside our jurisdiction. 102 00:08:47,360 --> 00:08:48,360 Exactly. 103 00:08:48,460 --> 00:08:50,420 Yes, but in another few minutes. 104 00:08:50,720 --> 00:08:54,280 Oh, come on, Steed. Either your information was unsound or my security 105 00:08:54,280 --> 00:08:55,620 precautions too efficient. 106 00:08:56,260 --> 00:08:59,640 It's a pity you spent so much time here. I'm sure you could have been doing 107 00:08:59,640 --> 00:09:00,640 something useful. 108 00:09:00,940 --> 00:09:02,600 Yes, I could have coupled up my train set. 109 00:09:06,760 --> 00:09:11,240 maintaining climb, channel in sight, air lanes clear, no cloud, over. 110 00:09:12,260 --> 00:09:14,680 Maintain radio contact, Rydercroft. 111 00:09:15,940 --> 00:09:17,760 Well, I suppose Merton was mistaken. 112 00:09:18,140 --> 00:09:20,140 Look, what could happen now? 113 00:09:20,820 --> 00:09:22,440 An attack by another plane. 114 00:09:22,740 --> 00:09:24,020 Oh, for Pete's sake. 115 00:09:25,520 --> 00:09:26,880 Control to Rydercroft. 116 00:09:27,800 --> 00:09:29,120 Visibility check, please. 117 00:09:30,020 --> 00:09:32,020 My goodness, are you still worrying? 118 00:09:32,900 --> 00:09:34,420 Visibility 100%. 119 00:09:35,910 --> 00:09:36,910 another thing in the sky. 120 00:09:39,810 --> 00:09:43,750 Except... Except what, Riding Rock? 121 00:09:45,350 --> 00:09:46,450 Come in, Riding Rock. 122 00:09:48,330 --> 00:09:49,330 Riding Rock! 123 00:09:55,950 --> 00:09:59,590 I can't understand why people want to fly. 124 00:10:00,290 --> 00:10:03,730 If nature had intended us to fly, we would have been given wings. 125 00:10:04,360 --> 00:10:06,300 Any indication as to the cause of the crash yet? 126 00:10:06,500 --> 00:10:07,600 Oh, I know why it crashed. 127 00:10:08,000 --> 00:10:09,620 Why? It hit the ground. 128 00:10:13,940 --> 00:10:15,580 What made it hit the ground? 129 00:10:17,340 --> 00:10:18,340 Oh, 130 00:10:18,960 --> 00:10:20,640 too soon for conjecture. 131 00:10:21,500 --> 00:10:22,940 May form a conclusion sooner. 132 00:10:24,020 --> 00:10:28,340 Shall I advise Steed, or will you? Advise him of what? 133 00:10:28,880 --> 00:10:30,300 He and his people. 134 00:10:30,780 --> 00:10:33,660 He wanted to be informed as soon as he'd reached any conclusion. I shall advise 135 00:10:33,660 --> 00:10:35,140 Steed and his people. 136 00:10:35,860 --> 00:10:38,500 As and when I think it necessary. Is that clear? 137 00:10:39,200 --> 00:10:42,080 Yes, Mr... Attorney, yes, of course. 138 00:10:42,680 --> 00:10:43,740 Just... Oh, don't. 139 00:10:44,280 --> 00:10:46,960 The truth of the matter is they think they know our job better than we do 140 00:10:46,960 --> 00:10:47,960 ourselves. 141 00:10:55,500 --> 00:10:58,760 Found something? 142 00:10:59,080 --> 00:11:00,160 No. No. 143 00:11:00,650 --> 00:11:01,650 Nothing at all. 144 00:11:01,810 --> 00:11:03,490 Look, you carry on here. 145 00:11:04,210 --> 00:11:05,210 I'll be back later. 146 00:11:05,670 --> 00:11:06,670 Very well, Mr. 147 00:11:07,270 --> 00:11:08,270 Turner. 148 00:12:53,359 --> 00:12:54,359 Well? What? 149 00:12:55,000 --> 00:12:56,000 I see. 150 00:12:57,300 --> 00:12:58,560 We have a visitor today. 151 00:13:43,370 --> 00:13:45,110 I checked through right across the file. 152 00:13:45,810 --> 00:13:48,270 Nothing. He lived an absolutely blameless life. 153 00:13:48,870 --> 00:13:51,770 His trip to Switzerland was to attend a conservation conference. 154 00:13:52,390 --> 00:13:55,790 He's been concerned with nothing but worthy and good works. 155 00:13:56,230 --> 00:13:57,430 Then why was he killed? 156 00:13:59,050 --> 00:14:00,190 Play it again, Sam. 157 00:14:01,030 --> 00:14:02,150 Douglas Fairbanks. 158 00:15:24,760 --> 00:15:25,760 Hey open up! 159 00:16:00,080 --> 00:16:00,879 Any offers? 160 00:16:00,880 --> 00:16:02,480 Preferably of an unpredictable nature. 161 00:16:03,420 --> 00:16:04,800 A screeching sound. 162 00:16:05,140 --> 00:16:06,260 Tires on tarmac. 163 00:16:06,620 --> 00:16:07,740 Chalk on a blackboard. 164 00:16:08,020 --> 00:16:09,020 Diamond on glass. 165 00:16:10,300 --> 00:16:12,300 5 ,000 robins with a wounded wing. 166 00:16:12,900 --> 00:16:14,080 A bird strike. 167 00:16:14,920 --> 00:16:16,620 A flock of birds hit a plane. 168 00:16:16,840 --> 00:16:19,740 They shatter the cockpit, jam the engines. It's got to be. 169 00:16:19,960 --> 00:16:20,960 A bird strike. 170 00:16:21,160 --> 00:16:22,460 Well, it's happened before. 171 00:16:24,140 --> 00:16:25,320 But not to order. 172 00:16:27,160 --> 00:16:28,460 Not dead on time. 173 00:16:32,620 --> 00:16:33,860 I found this in Merton's car. 174 00:16:44,040 --> 00:16:45,100 Do you know, Mr. Turner? 175 00:16:45,980 --> 00:16:46,980 It is Turner. 176 00:16:47,680 --> 00:16:53,180 Do you know, it reminds me of a cormorant I once picked up on the shore. 177 00:16:54,480 --> 00:16:55,660 Like you, it was still alive. 178 00:16:56,100 --> 00:16:57,600 And like you, terrified. 179 00:16:58,600 --> 00:16:59,600 Helpless. 180 00:17:00,080 --> 00:17:01,220 You know, it swings. 181 00:17:02,190 --> 00:17:05,210 Every single feather caked with oil. 182 00:17:05,650 --> 00:17:10,010 A frightened little head turning from side to side, much as yours does. 183 00:17:10,349 --> 00:17:11,349 Terrified. 184 00:17:11,890 --> 00:17:15,910 So terrified that it eventually died of fright. 185 00:17:21,569 --> 00:17:24,230 At the time, I thought it was a terrible end. 186 00:17:25,510 --> 00:17:30,530 But perhaps not quite so terrible compared with those that your people 187 00:17:30,530 --> 00:17:31,530 conjure up. 188 00:17:31,950 --> 00:17:36,550 Oh, yes, one could imagine something far more horrendous. 189 00:17:38,290 --> 00:17:39,290 Hideous. 190 00:17:39,930 --> 00:17:43,310 Now, Mr Turner, shall we talk? 191 00:17:43,950 --> 00:17:47,430 Mr Turner, will you tell me everything? 192 00:17:48,590 --> 00:17:49,590 Everything, please. 193 00:17:54,170 --> 00:17:56,690 Rydercroft. Hugh Rydercroft. The ecology man. 194 00:17:57,270 --> 00:18:00,450 Was on his way to Switzerland to discuss... Amongst other things. Birds. 195 00:18:01,130 --> 00:18:02,130 The feathered variety. 196 00:18:03,450 --> 00:18:05,790 Birds. They're conservation, migration and control. 197 00:18:06,130 --> 00:18:07,790 But Rydercroft's plane was brought down. 198 00:18:08,010 --> 00:18:09,009 By birds. 199 00:18:09,010 --> 00:18:10,030 Of the feathered variety. 200 00:18:10,250 --> 00:18:11,250 I know. 201 00:18:11,850 --> 00:18:13,110 Rydercroft is no longer with us. 202 00:18:13,390 --> 00:18:15,730 Definitely. Indisputably. But. 203 00:18:15,930 --> 00:18:16,930 But. 204 00:18:17,070 --> 00:18:21,870 But. There are two other men mentioned in Rydercroft's report. Foster and 205 00:18:21,870 --> 00:18:22,870 Bridlington. 206 00:18:25,870 --> 00:18:28,110 Foster. And I'll deal with Bridlington. 207 00:18:31,110 --> 00:18:32,370 Well, I'll get on to it right away, then. 208 00:18:36,910 --> 00:18:39,690 Obviously, I have to find out why we haven't heard from Turner. 209 00:18:49,970 --> 00:18:52,010 This is what brought you here. 210 00:18:54,610 --> 00:18:58,510 I imagine it was found amongst the wreckage of the plane. 211 00:19:06,210 --> 00:19:09,730 Yes. Yes, sir. I found it, but I didn't tell anyone. 212 00:19:16,370 --> 00:19:18,610 The record of the plane is being examined. 213 00:19:19,230 --> 00:19:22,150 So this piece would have been carefully logged. 214 00:19:23,750 --> 00:19:29,030 Right? Now, where would that log be kept? 215 00:19:29,710 --> 00:19:31,730 The exact location. 216 00:19:32,670 --> 00:19:33,670 It's an office. 217 00:19:34,800 --> 00:19:35,800 A temporary office. 218 00:19:37,040 --> 00:19:38,720 All the details will be kept there. 219 00:19:39,260 --> 00:19:40,640 In a red tray. 220 00:19:57,240 --> 00:19:58,780 Did Turner say where he was going? 221 00:20:00,180 --> 00:20:01,180 No. 222 00:20:01,460 --> 00:20:02,680 But then his sword never do. 223 00:20:03,980 --> 00:20:06,360 Mysterious. Like the ways of nature. 224 00:20:06,920 --> 00:20:11,820 Now, I always say, if we were intended to fly... We wouldn't have been given 225 00:20:11,820 --> 00:20:13,160 legs. What? 226 00:20:14,520 --> 00:20:16,520 Oh. I never thought of that. 227 00:20:16,820 --> 00:20:18,660 Good point. Very good point. 228 00:20:19,020 --> 00:20:22,000 The very act of flying is against all the principles of human nature. 229 00:20:22,780 --> 00:20:24,960 Mr. Lewington, have you ever flown? 230 00:20:25,600 --> 00:20:26,600 No. 231 00:20:27,020 --> 00:20:28,020 No, never will. 232 00:20:28,340 --> 00:20:30,680 Mind you, it's not that I'm scared of flying. 233 00:20:31,060 --> 00:20:32,060 Of course not. 234 00:20:48,590 --> 00:20:50,130 Anyone can see you're not afraid. 235 00:20:51,390 --> 00:20:52,390 Of flying. 236 00:20:52,810 --> 00:20:53,810 Oh, right. 237 00:20:54,650 --> 00:20:55,870 You're afraid of crashing. 238 00:20:56,250 --> 00:20:57,250 Oh. 239 00:20:58,010 --> 00:21:01,310 Perhaps it was what he found that sent him scuttling away. 240 00:21:02,640 --> 00:21:06,880 Well, whatever Turner found, if it was tagged, it had to be log two, right? 241 00:21:07,220 --> 00:21:08,220 Yes, yes. 242 00:21:08,860 --> 00:21:09,860 Hop on. 243 00:21:25,100 --> 00:21:28,260 Every little fragment is carefully described, listed and set down, so there 244 00:21:28,260 --> 00:21:30,760 should be no problem at all in running down exactly what it was that captured 245 00:21:30,760 --> 00:21:31,760 Turner's attention. 246 00:21:31,940 --> 00:21:36,860 We are most meticulous. Everything is carefully kept... here. 247 00:22:44,280 --> 00:22:45,540 Work for you to do, my friend. 248 00:22:46,600 --> 00:22:47,600 Killing. 249 00:22:48,540 --> 00:22:49,540 Not a rabbit. 250 00:22:50,020 --> 00:22:51,020 Or a mouse. 251 00:22:51,800 --> 00:22:52,800 Or a rat. 252 00:22:54,580 --> 00:22:55,580 Worse than a rat. 253 00:22:56,520 --> 00:22:57,520 A man. 254 00:22:58,960 --> 00:22:59,960 Fosta. 255 00:23:01,220 --> 00:23:03,240 Richard Fosta. 256 00:26:57,360 --> 00:26:58,360 Mr. Bridlington? 257 00:26:58,880 --> 00:27:00,220 Oh, come in, come in. 258 00:27:12,020 --> 00:27:16,460 Ah, you must be Steed. The Ministry told me to expect you. 259 00:27:17,360 --> 00:27:18,360 Yes. 260 00:27:18,760 --> 00:27:23,020 I wanted to ask you about Rydercroft. Oh, charming man, charming man. Yes, 261 00:27:23,020 --> 00:27:23,959 dead now, you know. 262 00:27:23,960 --> 00:27:26,320 Yes. But weren't you working with him? 263 00:27:26,650 --> 00:27:29,170 Oh, yes, indeed, on the bird side of things. 264 00:27:29,730 --> 00:27:31,550 Birds, my speciality. 265 00:27:31,970 --> 00:27:36,550 I pointed out the dangers, and Foster suggested a cure, but it was too 266 00:27:36,710 --> 00:27:37,710 much too drastic. 267 00:27:38,010 --> 00:27:42,650 Foster's answer was to mass exterminate the birds. That's unthinkable. Oh, no, 268 00:27:42,730 --> 00:27:43,409 no, no, no. 269 00:27:43,410 --> 00:27:45,010 Control, that's the only answer. 270 00:27:45,830 --> 00:27:48,450 Control? Yes, that's what I'm working on now. 271 00:27:49,110 --> 00:27:51,390 Yes, communications with our little feathered friends. 272 00:27:56,430 --> 00:27:57,430 Like so. 273 00:27:58,470 --> 00:28:00,110 Oh, early days, early days. 274 00:28:00,870 --> 00:28:03,070 I'm having rather partial success. 275 00:28:04,210 --> 00:28:05,670 Would you like a demonstration, please? 276 00:28:11,110 --> 00:28:17,710 The cage door, it is firmly locked, isn't it? 277 00:28:17,930 --> 00:28:19,810 Yes, but are you sure they can't get through that window? 278 00:28:20,010 --> 00:28:22,110 Oh, yes, but they can get down the chimney. 279 00:28:22,450 --> 00:28:23,990 Didn't you see that film? Oh. 280 00:29:35,400 --> 00:29:36,400 Two feathers. 281 00:29:36,680 --> 00:29:38,120 And one egg. 282 00:29:38,500 --> 00:29:39,500 We have a problem. 283 00:29:40,060 --> 00:29:41,840 And if it hatches out, a hostage. 284 00:29:42,140 --> 00:29:43,700 What do we do now? Build a nest? 285 00:29:44,440 --> 00:29:47,920 You could sit on it, Purdy. A cage would be more useful. 286 00:29:49,600 --> 00:29:50,600 Very frightening. 287 00:29:50,960 --> 00:29:51,960 What is? 288 00:29:52,160 --> 00:29:55,280 Bridlington's experiments. He's working at the control of birds. 289 00:29:55,740 --> 00:29:59,120 And can he? Control, no, but he can attract them. 290 00:30:00,280 --> 00:30:04,040 You know, a single sparrow is a certain cockney charm, but ten thousand... 291 00:30:04,590 --> 00:30:05,830 Very frightening. 292 00:30:06,930 --> 00:30:08,030 How was your day? 293 00:30:10,530 --> 00:30:11,530 Foster's dead. 294 00:30:13,070 --> 00:30:14,070 Turner's disappeared. 295 00:30:59,290 --> 00:31:00,290 Waterloo. 296 00:31:00,890 --> 00:31:01,890 Waterloo. 297 00:31:17,670 --> 00:31:19,990 He was scratched and torn. 298 00:31:20,630 --> 00:31:21,770 There was no real wound. 299 00:31:23,770 --> 00:31:24,970 He just died of shock. 300 00:31:44,240 --> 00:31:45,240 That's a Waterlow. 301 00:31:45,820 --> 00:31:48,940 He's one of the world's leading authorities on... On bird migration. 302 00:31:49,440 --> 00:31:50,440 Shall we migrate? 303 00:31:50,620 --> 00:31:51,620 In Waterlow's direction. 304 00:31:52,800 --> 00:31:56,900 Hurdy, hold the fort, man the battlements, lower the drawbridge... And 305 00:31:56,900 --> 00:31:57,900 dogs. 306 00:32:37,620 --> 00:32:38,620 Where's the water, though? 307 00:32:39,520 --> 00:32:40,520 Eh? 308 00:32:41,560 --> 00:32:43,500 Well, of course I'm here. You're calling me, aren't you? 309 00:32:45,300 --> 00:32:46,740 Hello? Hello? 310 00:32:58,660 --> 00:33:00,120 You shall lead the attack. 311 00:33:32,140 --> 00:33:33,740 It doesn't take two of us to talk to him. 312 00:33:34,240 --> 00:33:36,980 Why don't I prowl around the ground? 313 00:33:37,320 --> 00:33:38,320 Good thinking. 314 00:33:49,140 --> 00:33:50,220 Professor Waterloo! 315 00:34:08,489 --> 00:34:11,170 The situation is simple, as I explained to Rydercroft. 316 00:34:12,590 --> 00:34:15,150 Overpopulation is the threat we face, Mr. Seed. 317 00:34:15,650 --> 00:34:18,830 And with overpopulation, mass starvation. 318 00:34:19,190 --> 00:34:21,170 But how does that affect the birds? 319 00:34:21,750 --> 00:34:23,750 On the contrary, they can affect us. 320 00:34:24,050 --> 00:34:28,230 Do you know how many birds there actually are on this planet of ours, Mr. 321 00:34:28,630 --> 00:34:30,889 Something like 100 billion. 322 00:34:31,370 --> 00:34:36,050 And the average bird can eat almost twice its own body weight in a single 323 00:34:36,250 --> 00:34:37,250 Now. 324 00:34:37,929 --> 00:34:39,929 Apart from the odd worm or two. 325 00:34:40,630 --> 00:34:43,310 The bird competes with humanity for its food. 326 00:34:43,650 --> 00:34:44,690 Fish from the sea. 327 00:34:45,310 --> 00:34:47,170 Wheat, peas, beans from the soil. 328 00:34:47,590 --> 00:34:50,370 So if we're to survive, their number has to be limited. 329 00:34:51,010 --> 00:34:52,010 Unfortunately. 330 00:34:52,889 --> 00:34:57,710 Oh, we expect an outcry when the plans are made public, of course. But I don't 331 00:34:57,710 --> 00:34:59,530 want to destroy birds. Oh, dear, no. 332 00:35:00,390 --> 00:35:02,030 But to limit them in the future. 333 00:35:17,800 --> 00:35:19,800 The whole scheme is ecologically sound. 334 00:35:20,080 --> 00:35:21,680 Ultimately, it will protect the birds. 335 00:35:22,140 --> 00:35:24,940 Only an extremist or a madman could take exception to it. 336 00:35:25,840 --> 00:35:26,840 Madman? 337 00:35:27,240 --> 00:35:30,600 Professor, I think we ought to continue this conversation inside. 338 00:35:31,760 --> 00:35:34,740 Oh, but I like it out here. Harmony with nature, Professor. 339 00:36:14,500 --> 00:36:15,500 Steve! Steve! 340 00:36:21,860 --> 00:36:23,240 Birds can't swim. 341 00:36:23,860 --> 00:36:24,860 Docks can. 342 00:36:25,640 --> 00:36:27,560 I didn't claim my plan was perfect. 343 00:36:28,180 --> 00:36:30,440 Well, Professor, you heard, you saw what happened. 344 00:36:31,020 --> 00:36:32,480 Some kind of bird caller. 345 00:36:33,020 --> 00:36:34,600 A sophisticated flute. 346 00:36:35,800 --> 00:36:39,740 Bridlington was working on the same theory. Yes, but to perfect it to this 347 00:36:39,740 --> 00:36:40,740 level. 348 00:36:41,170 --> 00:36:42,170 Suicide birds? 349 00:36:42,870 --> 00:36:43,870 Kamikaze pigeons. 350 00:36:46,030 --> 00:36:47,870 But birds can be trained. 351 00:36:48,150 --> 00:36:49,230 Oh, definitely. 352 00:36:49,630 --> 00:36:53,610 The illusionist and his doves of birds pushing barrows, pulling carts. 353 00:36:54,890 --> 00:36:59,610 And there was one man who established an extraordinary rapport between himself 354 00:36:59,610 --> 00:37:02,530 and the birds he worked with. Falcons, mostly. Birds of prey. 355 00:37:03,330 --> 00:37:05,470 What was the name of this remarkable bird, then? 356 00:37:06,030 --> 00:37:10,930 Jarkardi. Yes, he styled himself the great Sarkardi, and he was great. Really 357 00:37:10,930 --> 00:37:11,930 understood birds. 358 00:37:12,090 --> 00:37:13,530 Sounds like a man I should meet. 359 00:37:13,950 --> 00:37:16,630 Meet? Well, I've no idea where he is now. 360 00:37:17,770 --> 00:37:21,070 Tompkins might know. Tompkins. Chapo assisted him. He might know. I know 361 00:37:21,070 --> 00:37:22,070 he is. 362 00:37:23,050 --> 00:37:24,050 Sarkardi, though. 363 00:37:25,570 --> 00:37:29,830 I think he left the entertainment business, set up a bird sanctuary of his 364 00:37:30,990 --> 00:37:34,550 Speaking of sanctuary... I think we should put you away somewhere safe for a 365 00:37:34,550 --> 00:37:35,550 while, Professor. 366 00:37:35,600 --> 00:37:37,040 In an iron cage battle. 367 00:39:34,800 --> 00:39:36,680 This man Tompkins. I'll seek him out. 368 00:39:36,920 --> 00:39:38,260 I'll try and check out the sanctuary. 369 00:39:38,560 --> 00:39:39,560 Right. 370 00:39:43,540 --> 00:39:45,020 That ain't what they used to be. 371 00:40:23,280 --> 00:40:24,280 . . 372 00:40:57,360 --> 00:40:58,360 all right to warn me. 373 00:41:00,540 --> 00:41:02,220 There's an intruder in my house. 374 00:43:34,670 --> 00:43:36,550 I worked with falcons for many years. 375 00:43:37,650 --> 00:43:39,010 An unpredictable breed. 376 00:43:39,390 --> 00:43:41,030 But intelligent, Mr. Tompkins. 377 00:43:41,310 --> 00:43:42,310 Oh, very. 378 00:43:42,490 --> 00:43:44,230 And controllable? 379 00:43:44,550 --> 00:43:45,810 Yes, if you have the gift. 380 00:43:46,890 --> 00:43:48,450 But that goes for most birds. 381 00:43:48,670 --> 00:43:49,690 They have memory, you see. 382 00:43:50,170 --> 00:43:52,730 And contrary to popular belief, they can live to a great age. 383 00:43:53,250 --> 00:43:54,330 Especially in captivity. 384 00:43:55,910 --> 00:43:57,550 Their knowledge builds through the years. 385 00:44:00,110 --> 00:44:01,650 Until... Until? 386 00:44:02,540 --> 00:44:04,360 I was going to say that they become friends. 387 00:44:08,020 --> 00:44:09,100 But not to me. 388 00:44:14,060 --> 00:44:15,060 Please don't move. 389 00:44:15,340 --> 00:44:16,460 Stay very still. 390 00:44:26,320 --> 00:44:29,420 Well, you're amongst friends. 391 00:44:30,220 --> 00:44:33,790 Oh. Purge my friends, but your enemies? 392 00:44:34,950 --> 00:44:35,970 I hope not. 393 00:44:37,670 --> 00:44:44,130 I'm sorry, but if you... If you didn't need them to play this, they'll answer 394 00:44:44,130 --> 00:44:45,129 call and attack. 395 00:44:45,130 --> 00:44:46,370 The result is horrifying. 396 00:44:47,310 --> 00:44:48,310 Terrible. 397 00:44:48,710 --> 00:44:53,430 They go for the eyes. You see for the bright gleam in the eyes. 398 00:44:54,830 --> 00:44:57,210 And your eyes are very beautiful. 399 00:44:58,250 --> 00:44:59,250 Very bright. 400 00:45:00,590 --> 00:45:01,830 I don't want you to lose them. 401 00:45:02,530 --> 00:45:03,950 Only once did I meet a man, 402 00:45:04,790 --> 00:45:07,670 Zaccardi, able to exert total control. 403 00:45:08,750 --> 00:45:09,750 Total? 404 00:45:13,110 --> 00:45:14,110 How total? 405 00:45:14,810 --> 00:45:16,930 Total, complete, ultimate. 406 00:45:17,850 --> 00:45:24,030 Could a person, Zaccardi, train a flock of birds, seagulls, say, to attack an 407 00:45:24,030 --> 00:45:25,030 aircraft? 408 00:45:25,190 --> 00:45:26,770 To Zaccardi, anything was possible. 409 00:45:28,250 --> 00:45:29,950 If you're interested, I have a picture of him. 410 00:45:30,480 --> 00:45:31,920 The third right -hand drawer of the desk. 411 00:45:42,560 --> 00:45:44,200 It was the third day when he retired. 412 00:45:45,980 --> 00:45:47,160 He had so much to offer. 413 00:45:48,140 --> 00:45:49,300 He retired, you say? 414 00:45:49,540 --> 00:45:51,100 Yes, to devote his life to birds. 415 00:45:52,100 --> 00:45:53,420 He opened a home for them. 416 00:45:54,200 --> 00:45:55,520 The Sanctuary of Wings. 417 00:45:56,800 --> 00:45:57,800 Please, sit down. 418 00:45:59,660 --> 00:46:02,320 Well, I'm aware of the work of you and your colleagues. 419 00:46:03,060 --> 00:46:06,160 More aware than you think. It's only right that you should know of my plans. 420 00:46:07,240 --> 00:46:08,760 Hopefully for your own sake. 421 00:46:10,100 --> 00:46:11,100 You'll approve? 422 00:46:12,400 --> 00:46:13,480 Oh, don't worry. 423 00:46:14,000 --> 00:46:15,000 You're safe. 424 00:46:15,480 --> 00:46:16,480 Quite safe. 425 00:46:17,260 --> 00:46:18,260 For the moment. 426 00:46:23,600 --> 00:46:24,720 Yes, sir, can I help you? 427 00:46:24,920 --> 00:46:25,920 Indeed you can. 428 00:46:27,160 --> 00:46:28,160 I'll take those. 429 00:46:29,800 --> 00:46:30,598 How many? 430 00:46:30,600 --> 00:46:31,820 Your entire stock. 431 00:46:32,680 --> 00:46:33,680 And some more. 432 00:46:42,240 --> 00:46:49,180 What you see now represents my 433 00:46:49,180 --> 00:46:51,960 life's work, my life's dream. 434 00:46:52,740 --> 00:46:54,100 I hope you'll be impressed. 435 00:46:55,420 --> 00:46:57,000 Now, look at this. 436 00:46:57,500 --> 00:46:58,620 See, just... 437 00:46:58,960 --> 00:47:00,380 How many birds there are? 438 00:47:01,040 --> 00:47:02,040 An army. 439 00:47:02,200 --> 00:47:03,200 Vast army. 440 00:47:05,000 --> 00:47:06,020 My army. 441 00:47:07,060 --> 00:47:10,160 He who controls the birds controls the world. 442 00:47:27,880 --> 00:47:29,000 Are you seeking sanctuary? 443 00:47:59,120 --> 00:48:03,520 There is nothing, absolutely nothing that you or anyone else can do. That's 444 00:48:03,520 --> 00:48:06,260 you must join me. Join me in my task. 445 00:48:07,140 --> 00:48:08,140 In my mission. 446 00:48:29,640 --> 00:48:30,640 What a pity. 447 00:48:30,780 --> 00:48:31,820 You wouldn't believe me. 448 00:48:32,140 --> 00:48:34,420 Now, you don't give me any choice. 449 00:48:35,280 --> 00:48:38,420 I'm sorry, but I cannot watch it. 450 00:49:32,880 --> 00:49:33,880 Put it? 451 00:49:34,680 --> 00:49:35,680 Galore. 452 00:49:37,400 --> 00:49:38,400 No. 453 00:49:39,360 --> 00:49:41,300 No. No! 454 00:49:41,680 --> 00:49:42,680 No! 455 00:49:49,700 --> 00:49:50,460 He 456 00:49:50,460 --> 00:49:57,780 could 457 00:49:57,780 --> 00:49:58,780 sing. 458 00:49:59,000 --> 00:50:00,240 But he couldn't fly.