1 00:00:46,966 --> 00:00:48,166 Jean? 2 00:00:56,644 --> 00:00:57,877 Jean? 3 00:01:19,980 --> 00:01:22,497 Jean?...What are you doing down there? 4 00:01:26,986 --> 00:01:29,208 What are you up to? You're drenched. 5 00:01:31,522 --> 00:01:34,267 Oh! Finishing the wine last night - that was a mistake. 6 00:01:34,367 --> 00:01:38,296 A dry nightie, I think, and back to bed, eh? Come on. 7 00:01:41,268 --> 00:01:43,382 Oh, all right. Two can play at that game. 8 00:01:47,174 --> 00:01:49,282 Oh, come on, Jean... 9 00:02:03,700 --> 00:02:04,948 Jean... 10 00:02:21,896 --> 00:02:24,217 At last! Did you sleep well? 11 00:02:24,317 --> 00:02:28,862 No. Got lonely. What happened to breakfest in bed? 12 00:02:28,962 --> 00:02:30,462 Tea or coffee? 13 00:02:30,562 --> 00:02:31,862 Coffee. 14 00:02:32,184 --> 00:02:34,892 - How do you like your eggs? - Cooked. 15 00:02:34,992 --> 00:02:37,955 Boiled. Three minutes. It'll give you time to get dressed. 16 00:02:38,155 --> 00:02:40,425 Do you treat all your house guests like this? 17 00:02:50,726 --> 00:02:52,074 Here we are. 18 00:02:54,602 --> 00:02:58,190 Well, it might not be what you're used to, but the service isn't that bad. 19 00:02:59,973 --> 00:03:01,516 Two friends of mine have died. 20 00:03:02,888 --> 00:03:04,061 How? 21 00:03:05,054 --> 00:03:06,704 It's not very clear from this. 22 00:03:08,085 --> 00:03:09,821 Bob and Jean MacKenzie. 23 00:03:10,608 --> 00:03:13,622 They ran an outfit rather like the Findhorn community. 24 00:03:13,722 --> 00:03:16,139 Improving plant growth by human contact. 25 00:03:16,239 --> 00:03:17,539 Close friends? 26 00:03:17,639 --> 00:03:20,414 They were the kind of people you took to immediately. 27 00:03:20,514 --> 00:03:22,014 And they liked me. 28 00:03:22,114 --> 00:03:24,856 Was this the island just off the west coast? 29 00:03:24,956 --> 00:03:26,456 Yeah, Elgis. 30 00:03:26,556 --> 00:03:28,613 It was when I started writing articles for the Sundays: 31 00:03:28,713 --> 00:03:32,347 a five-page spread entitled Talk To Plants And They'll Answer In Kind. 32 00:03:32,447 --> 00:03:34,989 Yes, I remember reading them. They had enormous success. 33 00:03:35,089 --> 00:03:38,908 Phenomenal. From the humble spud to the more exotic species of orchid - 34 00:03:39,008 --> 00:03:41,112 you name it, they could grow it. 35 00:03:41,212 --> 00:03:42,712 Tell me about them. 36 00:03:42,812 --> 00:03:47,038 It was just loving care, I suppose, coupled with properties in the soul. 37 00:03:47,138 --> 00:03:49,357 No. The MacKenzies - what of them? 38 00:03:50,219 --> 00:03:52,926 Oh, well, Bob was very easy-going. 39 00:03:53,026 --> 00:03:55,043 Made me feel very welcome. 40 00:03:55,143 --> 00:03:57,212 Very proud of what he'd achieved. 41 00:03:57,551 --> 00:03:59,898 Jean was a bit suspicious at first. 42 00:03:59,998 --> 00:04:02,800 Thought I'd come to scoff and be smart at their expense. 43 00:04:02,900 --> 00:04:07,694 But when she trusted me, it was as if I'd known them all my life. 44 00:04:09,868 --> 00:04:12,999 I suppose I envied them their... their health. 45 00:04:13,600 --> 00:04:15,176 Their opennes, in a way. 46 00:04:16,972 --> 00:04:18,642 But it was too good to last. 47 00:04:18,742 --> 00:04:20,074 What happened? 48 00:04:20,174 --> 00:04:22,437 Inevitably the crank element moved in. 49 00:04:23,099 --> 00:04:25,393 Most of the original members moved out. 50 00:04:25,493 --> 00:04:28,588 Bob and Jean tried to keep it going, but it ended 51 00:04:28,688 --> 00:04:31,287 up as a sort of hotel sanctuary for the nutters. 52 00:04:31,387 --> 00:04:32,788 That's a pity. 53 00:04:33,388 --> 00:04:35,875 Last I heard, he planned to sell out. 54 00:04:35,975 --> 00:04:39,086 Some big concern was interested in taking the things off his hands 55 00:04:39,186 --> 00:04:41,676 turning it into a profit-making business. 56 00:04:41,776 --> 00:04:44,075 Keeping Bob on as a sort of manager. 57 00:04:44,175 --> 00:04:46,267 Was he interested in that? 58 00:04:46,845 --> 00:04:48,369 Well, he saw it as like a sort of... 59 00:04:48,469 --> 00:04:52,715 a way of protecting his dream project, his achievement. 60 00:04:54,445 --> 00:04:56,170 Yeah, he was interested. 61 00:04:57,446 --> 00:04:58,947 And now he's dead. 62 00:05:00,909 --> 00:05:02,758 You can't be serious, Tom. 63 00:05:02,858 --> 00:05:05,457 All I'm saying is, there's a rather uninformative news item 64 00:05:05,557 --> 00:05:07,307 on the death of two people who could command 65 00:05:07,407 --> 00:05:09,397 five pages when they were alive. 66 00:05:09,497 --> 00:05:11,769 They were friends. I want to know more. 67 00:05:11,869 --> 00:05:15,660 You told me you last saw these friends three years ago, and that fleetingly. 68 00:05:15,760 --> 00:05:17,714 Long enough to write articles about their work. 69 00:05:17,814 --> 00:05:21,847 Yes. Sort of Findhorn, wasn't it? Talking to the plants. 70 00:05:21,947 --> 00:05:23,347 With enormous success. 71 00:05:23,447 --> 00:05:27,995 Yes, I know considerable work has and is being done, scientifically and psychically, 72 00:05:28,095 --> 00:05:29,777 into the mysteries of plant life. 73 00:05:29,877 --> 00:05:33,695 I favour the former, and remain totally unconvinced, as yet 74 00:05:33,795 --> 00:05:36,484 as to the findings and results of the latter. 75 00:05:36,584 --> 00:05:38,128 You surprise me. 76 00:05:38,809 --> 00:05:42,320 However, I concede the success the MacKenzies achieved. 77 00:05:42,420 --> 00:05:45,947 But how much of the success was due the favourable properties in the soil? 78 00:05:46,047 --> 00:05:47,916 That was investigated at the time. 79 00:05:48,416 --> 00:05:54,464 Tom, your friends recognized that the community could not go on as conceived. 80 00:05:54,564 --> 00:05:56,949 They sold out, wisely, to this Swiss concern. 81 00:05:57,299 --> 00:06:00,736 - Who? - Oh, Swiss... Scott. 82 00:06:01,264 --> 00:06:05,006 They've the advantages of modern technology. They can bring employment to the area. 83 00:06:05,106 --> 00:06:09,923 And they were quick to flush out the undesirable element that had sprung up in the community. 84 00:06:10,023 --> 00:06:11,864 - Strong, you say? - Mm, 85 00:06:11,964 --> 00:06:15,037 What you have there now is restoration and a flourishing concern. 86 00:06:15,569 --> 00:06:17,440 It's also private property. 87 00:06:17,740 --> 00:06:19,240 Did I say I wanted to go anywhere near it? 88 00:06:19,340 --> 00:06:22,386 No, but you did say you wanted to see what happened to your friends. 89 00:06:22,997 --> 00:06:24,547 The lady drowned. 90 00:06:25,285 --> 00:06:28,371 - How do you know? - I believe everything I read in the papers. 91 00:06:28,471 --> 00:06:29,971 It didn't say drowned. 92 00:06:30,271 --> 00:06:33,064 She wasn't going for a paddle when they found her. 93 00:06:34,047 --> 00:06:35,845 Perhaps I read another report 94 00:06:36,145 --> 00:06:38,591 And what did your report say about Bob's death? 95 00:06:38,891 --> 00:06:41,567 Perhaps you could hazard a guess. 96 00:06:41,767 --> 00:06:44,134 Well, I did assume natural causes. 97 00:06:45,440 --> 00:06:47,709 - I'll be leaving for the island tomorrow. - No. 98 00:06:47,809 --> 00:06:49,009 What? 99 00:06:49,804 --> 00:06:52,141 One: I need you here. 100 00:06:52,241 --> 00:06:56,037 Two: Scott-Erskine has warned you about rushing in where wise men fear to tread. 101 00:06:56,137 --> 00:07:00,513 One: I'm due to a well-earned rest, and two: the department can like it or... the other thing. 102 00:07:01,559 --> 00:07:04,409 But so as not to upset too many people, I'll take it at may expense. 103 00:07:04,509 --> 00:07:07,903 - I said no! - You've just decided me. 104 00:07:19,902 --> 00:07:21,818 - Evening. - Evening. 105 00:07:21,918 --> 00:07:23,833 Your best malt, please. 106 00:07:28,731 --> 00:07:30,235 You're new here, aren't you? 107 00:07:31,459 --> 00:07:33,330 Well, it depends what you mean. 108 00:07:33,530 --> 00:07:35,645 Well, the hotel - it's under new management. 109 00:07:35,745 --> 00:07:38,661 Aye, about a year ago. Have you stayed here, before, then? 110 00:07:38,761 --> 00:07:42,967 Not at the hotel. I was part of the Blairvechan community for a few weeks. 111 00:07:45,763 --> 00:07:47,416 - Hi. - Hello darling. 112 00:07:47,516 --> 00:07:49,578 - Evening, Miss Ashley. - Evening, Bill. 113 00:07:49,678 --> 00:07:51,536 Tequila and lime juice, please. 114 00:07:52,292 --> 00:07:54,221 Lots of ice and lemon. 115 00:07:59,320 --> 00:08:01,868 Oh, I thought Kellerman would never let me go. 116 00:08:01,968 --> 00:08:04,813 Three cheers for Kellerman. I can sympathize! 117 00:08:04,913 --> 00:08:06,220 Shall we sit down? 118 00:08:08,941 --> 00:08:10,974 - Keep it, Bill. - Oh, cheers. 119 00:08:14,538 --> 00:08:15,771 Nice. 120 00:08:15,871 --> 00:08:20,646 Aye, but spoken for. Look, but don't touch. 121 00:08:20,746 --> 00:08:23,125 - Are they staying at the hotel? - Oh, aye. 122 00:08:24,869 --> 00:08:26,298 Two whiskies, please, Bill. 123 00:08:26,498 --> 00:08:28,417 - Mr Crane? - That's right. 124 00:08:28,517 --> 00:08:30,556 Dan! Dan Cameron! 125 00:08:30,656 --> 00:08:32,955 - You've hardly changed. - Let me get you a drink. 126 00:08:33,055 --> 00:08:34,555 No, no, this Norrie's round. That's a malt? 127 00:08:34,655 --> 00:08:38,279 - Only the best. - One more? 128 00:08:38,379 --> 00:08:40,929 So, what brings you to Blairvechan this time? Still writing? 129 00:08:41,029 --> 00:08:43,128 Just visiting old haunts now. 130 00:08:43,428 --> 00:08:45,538 Course, I heard about Bob and Jean. 131 00:08:45,638 --> 00:08:48,757 Yes, hard to believe, to accept. 132 00:08:48,857 --> 00:08:50,782 - It was very sudden. - Yes. 133 00:08:51,705 --> 00:08:53,992 - One malt. - Cheers. 134 00:08:54,952 --> 00:08:56,467 So, what happened? 135 00:08:56,567 --> 00:08:58,067 Well, it was in the papers. 136 00:08:58,167 --> 00:09:01,332 There must have been more. You knew them well, didn't you? 137 00:09:01,432 --> 00:09:03,133 Yes, in the beginning, but... 138 00:09:03,233 --> 00:09:06,681 - They tended to keep to themselves latterly. - So, you don't know what happened? 139 00:09:06,781 --> 00:09:09,008 Evening, Mr Hobb. You met Mr Crane? 140 00:09:09,108 --> 00:09:11,280 - No, not officially. Graham Hobb. - Tom Crane. 141 00:09:11,380 --> 00:09:13,987 - Care to join us? - We're just off. Thanks, all the same. 142 00:09:14,087 --> 00:09:16,668 - Tom? - Oh, thanks. 143 00:09:16,768 --> 00:09:18,935 Go on across. I'll be with you in a moment. 144 00:09:19,910 --> 00:09:21,419 Bill, can I have... 145 00:09:21,519 --> 00:09:23,601 - We'll see you again. - Count on it. 146 00:09:26,203 --> 00:09:28,755 Hello. Tom Crane. 147 00:09:28,855 --> 00:09:30,255 Sarah Ashley. 148 00:09:33,585 --> 00:09:36,862 You have a very disconcerting gaze, Mr Crane! 149 00:09:36,962 --> 00:09:38,162 Tom. 150 00:09:38,725 --> 00:09:41,533 At its worst, appraising, I'd say. 151 00:09:41,633 --> 00:09:43,944 Oh, sorry. I was trying for appreciative. 152 00:09:44,044 --> 00:09:45,670 There's something direct about your own look. 153 00:09:45,770 --> 00:09:50,608 - Really? - Mm. Acquisitive, I'd say, at its worst. 154 00:09:50,982 --> 00:09:53,380 Sorry. I was intrigued. 155 00:09:53,480 --> 00:09:56,373 No. That's an exaggeration. 156 00:09:57,096 --> 00:10:00,962 Curious - it's better. I was wondering what brought you to Elgis. 157 00:10:01,062 --> 00:10:02,661 Tom's here on holiday. 158 00:10:02,761 --> 00:10:04,764 - That's not entirely true. - I'm sorry... 159 00:10:04,864 --> 00:10:06,642 - I'm a journalist. - Ah... 160 00:10:06,742 --> 00:10:10,284 A few years back I wrote a series of articles on the Blairvechan community. 161 00:10:10,384 --> 00:10:13,364 Now I'm back to gather material on the new complex. 162 00:10:13,464 --> 00:10:16,918 The change from the simple, if cranky, life to a big business concern. 163 00:10:17,018 --> 00:10:20,433 You didn't believe in the psychic element in the community's history? 164 00:10:20,533 --> 00:10:23,132 - Well, I believe they believed. - Yes... 165 00:10:23,232 --> 00:10:25,888 It was very sad about Bob and Jean. 166 00:10:25,988 --> 00:10:27,018 Very. 167 00:10:27,118 --> 00:10:31,510 We met the MacKenzies many times. Socially, as well as for business meetings. 168 00:10:31,610 --> 00:10:35,380 You see, we work for Swiss Scott. Controllers of different departments. 169 00:10:35,480 --> 00:10:37,254 You knew Bob stayed with us? 170 00:10:37,354 --> 00:10:38,688 Yes. 171 00:10:38,788 --> 00:10:42,125 I wondered. Could you arrange a meeting with your resident director? 172 00:10:42,225 --> 00:10:45,009 I'm surprised your paper didn't arrange that. 173 00:10:45,109 --> 00:10:47,671 I told you - I'm a freelance. It's all my own idea. 174 00:10:47,771 --> 00:10:51,294 And if I get some interesting material, I can sell it to several outlets. 175 00:10:51,394 --> 00:10:55,114 Leave it to us. I'm sure Kellerman will be only too happy. 176 00:10:58,240 --> 00:10:59,484 Darling... 177 00:10:59,584 --> 00:11:02,394 Shall we go in to dinner, before it's too late? 178 00:11:02,494 --> 00:11:04,661 Right. Have you eaten, Tom? 179 00:11:04,761 --> 00:11:06,353 Yes, thanks, earlier. 180 00:11:06,453 --> 00:11:08,374 I thought I'd take a stroll, look around. 181 00:11:08,474 --> 00:11:10,831 - You'll excuse us, then? - See you later, perhaps. 182 00:11:10,931 --> 00:11:12,231 I hope so. 183 00:14:01,350 --> 00:14:03,449 I'm sorry. I did everything I could to prevent it. 184 00:14:03,549 --> 00:14:05,349 Crane has a mind of his own. 185 00:14:07,211 --> 00:14:08,552 Well, he's there now. 186 00:14:10,005 --> 00:14:12,503 No. I don't think that'll be necessary. 187 00:14:13,839 --> 00:14:15,654 Well, you did ask for my opinion. 188 00:14:16,302 --> 00:14:17,554 I'm sorry. 189 00:14:18,278 --> 00:14:20,284 Yes. Yes. 190 00:14:20,532 --> 00:14:22,084 Well, what do you suggest? 191 00:14:24,618 --> 00:14:28,830 Well, I could ask her, I suppose, but she'd be quite within her rights to refuse. 192 00:14:28,930 --> 00:14:30,929 I mean, on what authority can I say? 193 00:14:31,955 --> 00:14:35,020 I'm sorry. I don't see that we should involve her in... 194 00:14:56,663 --> 00:14:59,655 I've just dialled Dr Reynolds' number. There's no reply 195 00:14:59,755 --> 00:15:01,256 Do you know if she's still in the building? 196 00:15:01,356 --> 00:15:03,951 She is? Good. Where? 197 00:15:04,051 --> 00:15:07,078 I'm not interested in what department she's left! 198 00:15:07,178 --> 00:15:12,695 If she's still in the building, and you say she is, just tell her I want to talk to her. At once! 199 00:15:12,795 --> 00:15:14,948 What do you mean, who's calling, you stupid...? 200 00:15:15,048 --> 00:15:18,109 Martindale! Dr Roy Martindale! 201 00:15:35,150 --> 00:15:36,365 Tom? 202 00:15:46,069 --> 00:15:49,526 You haven't been down to breakfest. Are you all right? 203 00:15:51,829 --> 00:15:53,011 Tom? 204 00:15:53,624 --> 00:15:55,129 Still recognisable, at least. 205 00:15:55,229 --> 00:15:56,729 What happened? 206 00:15:56,829 --> 00:15:59,676 I went to look over the MacKanzies' farmhouse. 207 00:16:00,297 --> 00:16:02,657 Went to explore the cellar, but it doesn't have a ladder. 208 00:16:02,757 --> 00:16:04,157 And fell? 209 00:16:04,507 --> 00:16:06,849 Yeah, I never mastered levitation. 210 00:16:06,949 --> 00:16:09,515 Oh, I don't like the look of that. 211 00:16:10,612 --> 00:16:12,110 You ought to see a doctor. 212 00:16:12,210 --> 00:16:13,710 I plan to. 213 00:16:13,810 --> 00:16:17,223 Good. See you downstairs in a minute. 214 00:16:30,776 --> 00:16:31,952 Morning, Bill. 215 00:16:32,052 --> 00:16:34,458 Here he comes, bloody but unbowed. 216 00:16:34,558 --> 00:16:37,347 - This is Sergeant Paterson, Tom. - Good morning. 217 00:16:37,447 --> 00:16:40,561 I've been telling him all about your misadventures. 218 00:16:40,661 --> 00:16:43,861 You must excuse me now. I'm late already. Bye. 219 00:16:47,393 --> 00:16:49,561 Well, sir, I hear you're in a sorry state. 220 00:16:49,661 --> 00:16:53,231 - Oh, I've been in worse. - Well, no need to tempt the fates. 221 00:16:53,331 --> 00:16:57,347 Would it not have been wise to postpone our visit to the farmhouse until you had company? 222 00:16:57,447 --> 00:16:59,983 - I think I did have. - Really, Sir? 223 00:17:00,083 --> 00:17:01,683 Uninvited, but effective. 224 00:17:02,509 --> 00:17:07,848 So, you entered a private property and took a bad fall. What did you expect to find, Mr Crane? 225 00:17:07,948 --> 00:17:10,642 I didn't expect to find an open trapdoor, for a start. 226 00:17:10,742 --> 00:17:14,026 Well, you should have waited until this morning. What was the hurry? 227 00:17:14,126 --> 00:17:18,226 Sergeant, two of my friends died suddenly. You must understand that.. 228 00:17:18,326 --> 00:17:21,684 And you must understand, sir, our concern regarding the contents of the house. 229 00:17:21,784 --> 00:17:24,775 You see, we are still trying to trace relatives. 230 00:17:24,875 --> 00:17:27,106 Well, Jean has a brother in Canada, I believe. 231 00:17:27,206 --> 00:17:29,132 And Bob has no-one. His parents are dead. 232 00:17:29,232 --> 00:17:30,732 Aye, we did know that. 233 00:17:31,821 --> 00:17:33,642 The papers said Jean drowned. 234 00:17:33,742 --> 00:17:37,066 No mention of Bob, other than the fact that he was found dead. 235 00:17:37,166 --> 00:17:39,205 From stab wounds. 236 00:17:39,699 --> 00:17:41,939 And they said foul play was not suspected? 237 00:17:42,039 --> 00:17:46,916 We only release the information we had at the time. The rest came with the fiscal's report. 238 00:17:47,016 --> 00:17:48,416 And who killed him? 239 00:17:48,716 --> 00:17:50,016 His wife. 240 00:17:51,083 --> 00:17:54,923 Finger, hand prints in the knife. The kitchen door... There was a lot of blood. 241 00:17:55,023 --> 00:17:56,523 She just up and stabbed him? 242 00:17:56,623 --> 00:17:59,687 Jean MacKenzie had a history of mental illness. Breakdowns. 243 00:17:59,787 --> 00:18:02,574 That's nonsense. Jean was one of the sanest women I've ever met. 244 00:18:02,674 --> 00:18:05,615 Well, that's the tragedy of these cases. There is no warning. 245 00:18:05,715 --> 00:18:07,215 But they adored each other. 246 00:18:07,615 --> 00:18:09,723 I've told you everything I can, Mr Crane. 247 00:18:09,823 --> 00:18:12,183 You've been extremel forthcoming, Sergeant. 248 00:18:12,283 --> 00:18:13,783 Alarmingly so. 249 00:18:15,624 --> 00:18:19,300 Well, there are no broken bones, but you're going to be stiff for a couple of days 250 00:18:19,400 --> 00:18:22,330 over the back of your neck, your left shoulder and chest. 251 00:18:23,047 --> 00:18:26,093 Abrasions, left knee, and a bad bruise on the thigh. 252 00:18:26,193 --> 00:18:27,825 You were lucky. 253 00:18:27,925 --> 00:18:30,421 That's the sort of luck I have, yes. 254 00:18:30,745 --> 00:18:32,988 I mean it might have been worse. 255 00:18:33,793 --> 00:18:37,322 Now, this prescription's for an ointment and some painkillers. 256 00:18:37,422 --> 00:18:39,764 Take the latter four times a day. 257 00:18:39,864 --> 00:18:42,118 Thanks for not asking what I was doing out there. 258 00:18:42,218 --> 00:18:43,918 It's not my business. 259 00:18:44,018 --> 00:18:46,504 Did you know them, the MacKenzies? 260 00:18:47,288 --> 00:18:49,463 - I knew them. - As patients? 261 00:18:49,987 --> 00:18:52,074 I'm the only doctor around here. 262 00:18:52,654 --> 00:18:54,686 Yeah, it's a fairly isolated spot. 263 00:18:55,686 --> 00:18:59,163 Do many of your patients have breakdowns? Mental problems? 264 00:18:59,892 --> 00:19:02,749 Are you thinking of setting up practice, Mr Crane? 265 00:19:03,914 --> 00:19:06,105 I was concerned to learn of Jean's condition. 266 00:19:06,744 --> 00:19:08,388 I don't think I understand. 267 00:19:08,488 --> 00:19:11,289 I suppose I can take Sgt Paterson's word as gospel? 268 00:19:11,389 --> 00:19:14,775 I'm not at liberty to discuss my patient's condition. 269 00:19:14,875 --> 00:19:16,821 But is it true she drowned? You can tell me that much. 270 00:19:16,921 --> 00:19:20,399 She was found in the harbour. She'd been in the water for a number of hours. 271 00:19:20,499 --> 00:19:21,999 Did you hold an autopsy? 272 00:19:22,099 --> 00:19:25,218 Please! You must understand that you are questioning me on a police matter! 273 00:19:25,318 --> 00:19:28,526 - But from the way Paterson was... - You must ask him your questions. 274 00:19:28,626 --> 00:19:31,857 I... I can't say any more. 275 00:19:38,536 --> 00:19:40,341 What did the good doctor give you? 276 00:19:44,408 --> 00:19:46,303 Hm. Wintergreen base. 277 00:19:47,337 --> 00:19:48,519 Sit down. 278 00:20:00,183 --> 00:20:01,460 Tell me if I hurt. 279 00:20:01,641 --> 00:20:04,177 You tell me if you hurt. 280 00:20:04,813 --> 00:20:06,043 Fool! 281 00:20:14,022 --> 00:20:15,796 What are you going to do now? 282 00:20:15,996 --> 00:20:18,296 What, right now? This minute? 283 00:20:19,281 --> 00:20:21,454 Now that your mind is at rest. 284 00:20:21,554 --> 00:20:23,054 Did I say that? 285 00:20:23,354 --> 00:20:25,417 You're looking happier. 286 00:20:25,517 --> 00:20:27,856 I'd still like to see over the unit. 287 00:20:27,956 --> 00:20:30,331 You'll see all you want, 288 00:20:30,431 --> 00:20:34,220 but... Kellerman might want to vet your work. 289 00:20:34,662 --> 00:20:36,277 Has he got something to hide? 290 00:20:37,466 --> 00:20:39,240 Haven't we all? 291 00:20:51,868 --> 00:20:52,658 Good morning. 292 00:20:52,758 --> 00:20:55,792 Oh, hello. My name is Anne Reynolds. You have a room for me. 293 00:20:55,892 --> 00:21:00,231 Yes, indeed. I do hope you'll enjoy your stay with us. 294 00:21:01,209 --> 00:21:05,991 Er... do you know erm... Do you have a Mr Crane staying here? Tom Crane. 295 00:21:06,091 --> 00:21:09,506 Oh, you have just missed him. I believe he's gone to the garden unit with Miss Ashley. 296 00:21:09,606 --> 00:21:12,502 - Oh, has he? - There's Mr Hobb, perhaps he could help. 297 00:21:12,602 --> 00:21:14,302 Mr Hobb, this is Miss Reynolds. 298 00:21:14,402 --> 00:21:15,585 - Hello. - How do you do? 299 00:21:15,685 --> 00:21:19,692 She's a friend of Mr Crane's. I was saying I thought he'd gone to the unit with Miss Ashley. 300 00:21:19,792 --> 00:21:23,117 - Oh, it is't that important. - I'll get Teddy to see your luggage. 301 00:21:23,217 --> 00:21:26,059 I'm going upstairs. I'll carry Miss Reynolds' luggage. 302 00:21:26,159 --> 00:21:29,926 Thank you. I hope you'll both manage to our at-home night tonight. 303 00:21:30,026 --> 00:21:31,526 8:30, mind. 304 00:21:34,019 --> 00:21:35,374 What's that? 305 00:21:35,474 --> 00:21:40,995 It's a once-a-month get-together of the locals. A little singing, dancing, talent-spotting. 306 00:21:41,095 --> 00:21:42,395 Think you can take it? 307 00:21:42,495 --> 00:21:44,420 I might try, and if Tom's free. 308 00:21:44,520 --> 00:21:46,020 Of course... Are you a journalist? 309 00:21:46,121 --> 00:21:49,476 Journalist? God heavens, no. I'm a physicist. Whatever gave you that idea? 310 00:21:49,576 --> 00:21:51,156 I thought you and Tom are colleagues. 311 00:21:51,256 --> 00:21:54,271 Oh, yes, we are... Is this the way? 312 00:21:54,371 --> 00:21:56,171 - Mm, yeah. After you. - Thank you. 313 00:22:05,721 --> 00:22:10,229 These gadgets can record the emotional life-reactions of the plants. 314 00:22:10,643 --> 00:22:11,829 Are they wired up now? 315 00:22:12,318 --> 00:22:14,993 Tear a leaf from this - you'll soon see. 316 00:22:15,093 --> 00:22:16,593 No, I'll let them be. 317 00:22:16,693 --> 00:22:18,521 Oh, they'll like you. 318 00:22:19,538 --> 00:22:21,278 You don't believe me, do you? 319 00:22:21,598 --> 00:22:24,146 The equipment could be picking up my emotions. 320 00:22:24,246 --> 00:22:27,755 If I threatened the life one of them, that could create an electrical reaction. 321 00:22:27,855 --> 00:22:30,777 It's screened against human impulses. 322 00:22:30,877 --> 00:22:33,764 Wire you to it and it might blow a fuse. 323 00:22:33,864 --> 00:22:35,364 That's very delicate equipment. 324 00:22:37,356 --> 00:22:41,237 What kind of music do they like? Jazz? Punk rock? Beethoven? 325 00:22:41,337 --> 00:22:45,406 Well, this lot are a bit indiscriminate... in spite of their beauty. 326 00:22:46,771 --> 00:22:51,592 I er... might be able to let you see the new units, at a later date. 327 00:22:51,692 --> 00:22:52,992 What's there? 328 00:22:53,092 --> 00:22:56,137 We're growing wheat and rye in an indoor situation. 329 00:22:56,237 --> 00:22:59,244 We've advanced on experiments started by Bob MacKenzie. 330 00:22:59,344 --> 00:23:01,044 Small-scale stuff then. 331 00:23:01,181 --> 00:23:06,807 And now we've substituted electrical impulses for telepathic vibrations. 332 00:23:06,907 --> 00:23:08,408 Can't we go there now? 333 00:23:09,174 --> 00:23:11,382 Let me see Kellerman first. 334 00:23:11,682 --> 00:23:15,229 Well, I'm going to have to leave now. It's back to the grindstone. 335 00:23:15,329 --> 00:23:17,747 That's a pity. I've enjoyed the tour. 336 00:23:17,847 --> 00:23:19,697 I hope it's been of some use. 337 00:23:19,797 --> 00:23:21,866 I'd still like to meet Kellerman. 338 00:23:21,966 --> 00:23:23,566 I'll see what can I do! 339 00:23:24,579 --> 00:23:26,784 You'll be in the bar this evening? 340 00:23:26,884 --> 00:23:29,941 Oh, for the at-home? Try and keep me away. 341 00:23:51,380 --> 00:23:52,622 Martindale. 342 00:23:53,545 --> 00:23:56,484 Tom! It's about time you called. Where are you now? 343 00:24:10,228 --> 00:24:12,628 Anne! What are you doing here? 344 00:24:12,728 --> 00:24:16,673 I've come to drag you back to the realities of the big city. 345 00:24:16,773 --> 00:24:18,673 - Roy sent you? - Mm. 346 00:24:18,773 --> 00:24:21,332 - What's the matter? What's he afraid of? - You getting into trouble. 347 00:24:21,432 --> 00:24:25,506 I've already, but I don't know how he foresaw that. What reason did he give you? 348 00:24:25,606 --> 00:24:28,428 - I didn't need much persuading. - I'm glad to hear it. 349 00:24:28,528 --> 00:24:31,547 So, why don't you show me around, while it's still light? Hm? 350 00:24:48,883 --> 00:24:52,418 Sorry to... turn up like this, unannounced. 351 00:24:58,485 --> 00:25:00,436 Er... I've got a friend waiting downstairs. 352 00:25:00,536 --> 00:25:02,016 You er... 353 00:25:02,606 --> 00:25:04,647 You asked me about the autopsy... 354 00:25:05,402 --> 00:25:06,747 on Jean MacKenzie. 355 00:25:16,499 --> 00:25:17,839 Is this your tipple? 356 00:25:18,403 --> 00:25:19,990 Very gracious of you. 357 00:25:21,250 --> 00:25:23,345 Where do you keep your clothes? 358 00:25:25,660 --> 00:25:28,141 I hope a tumbler won't shock your sensibilities. 359 00:25:43,360 --> 00:25:45,720 Sorry. I didn't know you had company. 360 00:25:46,020 --> 00:25:47,520 Only Dr Nelson. 361 00:25:47,620 --> 00:25:49,120 Is he going to live? 362 00:25:50,056 --> 00:25:51,851 There's no reason why he shouldn't. 363 00:25:52,051 --> 00:25:53,551 If he's careful. 364 00:25:54,466 --> 00:25:57,303 Look, I'm sorry. I'll have to break up this party. I'm late. 365 00:25:57,403 --> 00:26:00,677 - Someone's waiting for you? - A friend. 366 00:26:00,777 --> 00:26:04,820 Is she the colleague Graham met this morning? The physicist? 367 00:26:05,292 --> 00:26:06,420 That'll be right. 368 00:26:06,520 --> 00:26:09,895 I didn't think he could have got it wrong. Colleagues? 369 00:26:11,197 --> 00:26:12,877 Thanks for the drink, Crane. 370 00:26:13,377 --> 00:26:16,424 - See you downstairs? - Yes. 371 00:26:25,665 --> 00:26:27,417 You shouldn't encourage that. 372 00:26:27,517 --> 00:26:30,717 I felt he really needed it. I didn't know it was a problem. 373 00:26:30,817 --> 00:26:33,520 He can be a bit of gossip when he gets like that. 374 00:26:33,620 --> 00:26:36,330 I wouldn't pay too much attention to him. 375 00:26:36,430 --> 00:26:40,335 - Join us? - I won't be intruding? 376 00:26:41,337 --> 00:26:43,246 Not, if you don't put your mind to it. 377 00:26:44,896 --> 00:26:45,986 See you. 378 00:27:16,048 --> 00:27:18,385 Sorry. What can I say? 379 00:27:19,470 --> 00:27:23,256 Just tell me I look nice and the price tag isn't showing! 380 00:27:25,636 --> 00:27:27,839 Well, you look wonderful. They can't take their eyes off you. 381 00:27:27,939 --> 00:27:29,239 Thank you. 382 00:27:29,339 --> 00:27:30,839 Why am I to blame? 383 00:27:31,999 --> 00:27:33,439 I'll get some drinks. 384 00:27:57,808 --> 00:28:00,311 Sorry about the interruption. Can we talk later? 385 00:28:04,781 --> 00:28:07,106 - Well? - Stella By Starlight. 386 00:28:07,206 --> 00:28:08,706 Ah, but what's the movie? 387 00:28:08,806 --> 00:28:10,585 Oh, er... 388 00:28:10,685 --> 00:28:12,185 The Uninvited, with... 389 00:28:12,932 --> 00:28:16,161 Gail Russell, Ray Milland, and... 390 00:28:16,787 --> 00:28:18,499 Don' tell me, don't tell me. 391 00:28:18,599 --> 00:28:20,736 - Ruth Hussey. - Yes! 392 00:28:24,100 --> 00:28:25,207 Tom... 393 00:28:25,549 --> 00:28:29,685 I don't mind being looked at, but er... am I being mentally undressed? 394 00:28:29,785 --> 00:28:32,048 - Where? - Other side of the room. 395 00:28:39,738 --> 00:28:45,525 Thank you. We'll have a little break now, before we hear from the youth of the community - 396 00:28:45,625 --> 00:28:47,325 Terry and the Pirates. 397 00:28:57,240 --> 00:28:59,335 Forget it. He's gone now. 398 00:29:00,753 --> 00:29:03,882 Who was that sad man you were talking to at the bar? 399 00:29:03,982 --> 00:29:05,575 His name is Nelson. He's a doctor. 400 00:29:05,675 --> 00:29:07,769 Drowning his problems? 401 00:29:07,869 --> 00:29:10,767 You're the second person to tell me he has problems. 402 00:29:10,867 --> 00:29:12,067 Oh? 403 00:29:12,167 --> 00:29:14,328 Anne, I'm onto something. 404 00:29:14,428 --> 00:29:17,586 I don't know what it is, but Nelson does, I believe. 405 00:29:17,686 --> 00:29:19,902 I can't come back right away. 406 00:29:20,002 --> 00:29:22,898 I know you are here to reason with me, but I'm not being unreasonable. 407 00:29:22,998 --> 00:29:25,243 - Will you tell me? - I wish I could. 408 00:29:25,343 --> 00:29:27,440 I wish I knew what there was to tell. 409 00:29:27,540 --> 00:29:29,716 Who else told you Nelson had problems? 410 00:29:29,816 --> 00:29:33,612 Sarah Ashley. She works at the complex. You'll meet her tonight. 411 00:29:33,712 --> 00:29:35,212 Do you like her? 412 00:29:36,130 --> 00:29:37,611 I don't know. 413 00:29:37,711 --> 00:29:42,323 I don't want her to learn too much. She's gathered from a friend that we work together. 414 00:29:42,423 --> 00:29:44,921 I've told them I'm writing articles... 415 00:29:45,021 --> 00:29:47,390 Doing research. Can you improvise? 416 00:29:47,990 --> 00:29:49,190 Norrie, hello. 417 00:29:51,088 --> 00:29:52,674 - I'm keeping an eye on him. - Norrie? 418 00:29:52,774 --> 00:29:54,637 - Where is he? - With them. 419 00:29:55,636 --> 00:29:57,241 Get him away. 420 00:30:00,493 --> 00:30:02,718 Come on, Norrie. You've had too much, haven't you? 421 00:30:02,818 --> 00:30:04,218 Is he all right? 422 00:30:08,476 --> 00:30:11,789 - Good God. Look at them. - Stop worrying. Nelson's here. 423 00:30:11,889 --> 00:30:15,274 - Well, that's all the more cause, isn't it? - Oh, you make me sick. 424 00:30:15,374 --> 00:30:17,242 Only since the stud came along. 425 00:30:17,742 --> 00:30:19,142 Look at her. 426 00:30:22,987 --> 00:30:25,827 Play it my way. I won't mind. 427 00:30:28,455 --> 00:30:29,716 Come on. 428 00:30:33,533 --> 00:30:37,126 Hello. I'm Sarah Ashley. This is Graham Hobb. 429 00:30:37,226 --> 00:30:39,065 - Join us, please. - Thank you. 430 00:30:39,165 --> 00:30:40,797 Let me introduce Anne Reynolds. 431 00:30:40,897 --> 00:30:43,096 - Oh, we've met. - Well, drinks? 432 00:30:43,196 --> 00:30:44,696 No, no. Let me. Anne? 433 00:30:45,722 --> 00:30:47,112 Oh, all right. A malt, please. 434 00:30:47,269 --> 00:30:51,436 - Usual poison, love? - With lots of lemon, if you can manage. 435 00:30:57,742 --> 00:31:00,087 Graham tells me you're something in physics. 436 00:31:00,187 --> 00:31:01,687 What do you do, exactly? 437 00:31:01,787 --> 00:31:03,287 Oh, it's a government post. 438 00:31:03,387 --> 00:31:07,854 And you? Tom did mention something. You're a gardener. Or have I got it wrong? 439 00:31:08,054 --> 00:31:09,454 Botanist. 440 00:31:09,554 --> 00:31:15,002 I head the Department for the Study of External and Psychic Stimulation of Exotic Flora. 441 00:31:15,727 --> 00:31:18,102 Do you shorten that to something funny, like SEPTIC? 442 00:31:18,202 --> 00:31:21,299 Psycho-physiology. Tom must bring you round. 443 00:31:21,399 --> 00:31:24,911 There are some fascinating Venus flytraps you might find interesting. 444 00:31:27,631 --> 00:31:30,686 So... you two work together? 445 00:31:30,786 --> 00:31:34,380 Is that a government post, too, and hush-hush? 446 00:31:34,580 --> 00:31:35,978 You won't tell? 447 00:31:37,720 --> 00:31:41,735 Anne needs someone to... sharpen her pencils. 448 00:31:43,603 --> 00:31:45,885 I don't like the look of that lot, Mr Hobb. 449 00:31:45,985 --> 00:31:48,712 Better phone Paterson. Tell him to get here quickly. 450 00:31:48,812 --> 00:31:51,138 Oh, and er... cut Nelson's drink, eh? 451 00:31:51,238 --> 00:31:55,508 Ladies and gentlemen, our own Terry and the Pirates! 452 00:32:16,105 --> 00:32:17,344 Norrie! 453 00:32:19,163 --> 00:32:20,477 Get off! 454 00:32:25,444 --> 00:32:26,444 Hey, leave him alone! 455 00:32:37,303 --> 00:32:39,283 - Whoa! - Tom! 456 00:32:56,246 --> 00:32:57,844 After him, men. 457 00:33:08,697 --> 00:33:10,550 Hadn't you better see to these men? 458 00:33:12,393 --> 00:33:16,377 Er... get them into the other room, the dining room. 459 00:33:16,477 --> 00:33:18,205 Did you come prepared for this, Doctor? 460 00:33:19,137 --> 00:33:21,752 I'll... I'll have to have this one in surgery. 461 00:33:21,852 --> 00:33:23,352 He' taken a heavy knock. 462 00:33:23,452 --> 00:33:27,901 Tell me, Mr Kellerman. Why do I have so much trouble from your employees? 463 00:33:28,101 --> 00:33:31,384 At least once a month one of them comes in here and goes berserk. 464 00:33:31,484 --> 00:33:35,205 It's a habit I don't like. No wonder my predecessors left the business. 465 00:33:35,305 --> 00:33:36,897 You serve liquor here. Some can't hold it. 466 00:33:36,997 --> 00:33:39,681 Bill, how much did these men have to drink? 467 00:33:39,781 --> 00:33:41,281 A couple of pints. A dram or two. 468 00:33:41,381 --> 00:33:43,220 They'd be dangerous in a milk bar. 469 00:33:43,320 --> 00:33:46,011 Mrs Coleman, I'll see to it that you're duly compensated. 470 00:33:46,111 --> 00:33:48,432 They'll be reprimanded. It won't happen again. 471 00:33:48,532 --> 00:33:51,751 - What have you got to say? - Do you wish to prefer charges? 472 00:33:51,851 --> 00:33:53,351 Bill, close the bar. 473 00:33:54,964 --> 00:33:58,364 Mr Kellerman? Tom Crane. I've been hoping to meet you. 474 00:33:58,464 --> 00:34:00,707 Ah, yes, yes. Sarah did mention you. 475 00:34:00,907 --> 00:34:04,660 Why don't we have a chat tomorrow evening? I'm sorry I can't make it sooner. 476 00:34:04,760 --> 00:34:07,315 I should be free for a little in the afternoon. 477 00:34:07,415 --> 00:34:11,613 That's good. Maybe we could get together. I'd like to see your work. 478 00:34:11,713 --> 00:34:13,013 Good idea! 479 00:34:15,427 --> 00:34:18,435 Did you know there are 15 000 known species of orchids? 480 00:34:18,835 --> 00:34:20,035 Here? 481 00:34:21,071 --> 00:34:22,681 Throughout the world. 482 00:34:23,054 --> 00:34:26,471 Look. Isn't this a beautiful Cymbidium? 483 00:34:27,680 --> 00:34:29,879 Eager little things, aren't they? 484 00:34:29,979 --> 00:34:31,679 They adore the moisture. 485 00:34:33,145 --> 00:34:36,300 Do you mind if I leave you? Kellerman's expecting me. 486 00:34:36,400 --> 00:34:38,801 Not at all. Go ahead. I'll wait here. 487 00:36:31,089 --> 00:36:32,426 Martindale. 488 00:36:32,526 --> 00:36:33,826 Anne? 489 00:36:39,844 --> 00:36:41,822 Well, you must be imagining things. 490 00:36:41,922 --> 00:36:45,362 Who would want to suffocate you? Why? 491 00:36:47,918 --> 00:36:51,216 Why don't you both come back here? We'll talk about it. 492 00:36:53,515 --> 00:36:55,201 I wouldn't go alone. 493 00:36:56,183 --> 00:36:59,093 The police may not be as sympathetic as I am. 494 00:37:00,158 --> 00:37:02,195 No, no, no. Listen to me, Anne. 495 00:37:02,295 --> 00:37:04,243 Anne, are you there? 496 00:37:35,546 --> 00:37:36,941 It's about Crane. 497 00:37:37,913 --> 00:37:39,676 And Anne Reynolds. 498 00:37:40,539 --> 00:37:43,717 I said I did not want her involved. 499 00:37:45,176 --> 00:37:47,717 It's all out of hand. 500 00:37:47,817 --> 00:37:49,317 Out of control. 501 00:37:50,217 --> 00:37:52,704 I told them. I warned them. 502 00:37:52,804 --> 00:37:54,304 Tell me 503 00:37:56,446 --> 00:37:59,124 Before I answer anything, Crane... 504 00:37:59,524 --> 00:38:02,512 I don't think the MacKenzies were meant to die. 505 00:38:02,612 --> 00:38:04,946 Well, I can't be sure. 506 00:38:05,046 --> 00:38:07,789 I think something went wrong. 507 00:38:09,374 --> 00:38:12,158 Bob suffered from innate curiosity. 508 00:38:12,302 --> 00:38:13,658 Something like yourself. 509 00:38:13,758 --> 00:38:16,187 And like the proverbial cat. 510 00:38:17,117 --> 00:38:18,510 And Jean? 511 00:38:19,477 --> 00:38:21,860 She was poisoned, Mr Crane. 512 00:38:21,960 --> 00:38:23,460 Poisoned? 513 00:38:23,560 --> 00:38:27,020 Contaminated rye. Ergot. 514 00:38:27,723 --> 00:38:32,373 It er... comes from a parasite fungus growing in the ears of the plant. 515 00:38:33,052 --> 00:38:35,311 It's not a common form of poisoning now. 516 00:38:35,519 --> 00:38:37,690 They had a name for it in the Middle Ages. 517 00:38:37,790 --> 00:38:40,421 They called it St. Anthony's Fire. 518 00:38:40,521 --> 00:38:43,839 Delirium. Hallucinations. 519 00:38:44,207 --> 00:38:48,184 Frequently, a sensation of being burned, all over. 520 00:38:48,646 --> 00:38:51,117 A sense of one's body being of fire. 521 00:38:51,217 --> 00:38:52,717 You reported this to the police? 522 00:38:53,029 --> 00:38:54,417 Our police? 523 00:38:55,148 --> 00:38:57,628 They're not the law here, Mr Crane. 524 00:38:57,728 --> 00:38:59,028 Kellerman? 525 00:38:59,428 --> 00:39:01,436 He has large pockets. 526 00:39:01,536 --> 00:39:05,310 Some of our more respected citizens are in them. 527 00:39:05,410 --> 00:39:06,710 And you? 528 00:39:07,504 --> 00:39:09,162 Not by choice. 529 00:39:12,082 --> 00:39:16,385 Kellerman has a way of discovering what one had hoped were... 530 00:39:16,543 --> 00:39:18,243 buried misdemeanours. 531 00:39:18,343 --> 00:39:24,134 Add to that the fact that I've been trying to drown mine in John Barleycorn, 532 00:39:24,234 --> 00:39:27,149 and you'll see that I'm sitting, if not staggering, target. 533 00:39:27,706 --> 00:39:29,661 But you're telling me all this? 534 00:39:29,961 --> 00:39:32,012 I've a sense of time running out. 535 00:39:32,521 --> 00:39:34,308 In all directions. 536 00:39:34,901 --> 00:39:37,809 Threats are a bit less veiled than before, and... 537 00:39:39,298 --> 00:39:42,491 and I've a need for someone to feel not too badly about me. 538 00:39:42,591 --> 00:39:44,000 But there's more? 539 00:39:44,100 --> 00:39:46,020 Well, I've told you all I know. 540 00:39:46,120 --> 00:39:51,397 Except, perhaps, that there might be pockets... bigger than Kellerman's. 541 00:39:51,497 --> 00:39:55,113 - An organisation... - More would have to become from higher up. 542 00:39:55,313 --> 00:39:57,552 Does Omega mean anything to you? 543 00:39:57,952 --> 00:39:59,452 Keep away from them. 544 00:40:00,011 --> 00:40:02,887 And Miss Reynolds. Take her with you. Where is she now? 545 00:40:02,987 --> 00:40:06,436 Well, find her. Go on. Get out of here. 546 00:40:19,706 --> 00:40:21,785 Bill, have you seen Miss Reynolds? 547 00:40:21,885 --> 00:40:24,452 Er... she went out earlier with Sgt Paterson. 548 00:40:28,534 --> 00:40:29,777 We're late. 549 00:40:29,977 --> 00:40:32,305 I didn't know we had to clock in. 550 00:40:32,405 --> 00:40:34,762 Kellerman doesn't like to be kept waiting. 551 00:40:35,163 --> 00:40:37,532 Can you drive? You look as if you've had a snootful. 552 00:40:38,572 --> 00:40:41,108 I thought you would have changed your mind. 553 00:40:42,163 --> 00:40:43,409 Let's go. 554 00:40:49,427 --> 00:40:50,677 Hello. 555 00:40:52,232 --> 00:40:53,949 Nice welcome. 556 00:41:05,839 --> 00:41:11,223 - How did you get here? - The guiding hand of Sgt Paterson. And you? 557 00:41:11,806 --> 00:41:13,559 Our friend Graham. 558 00:41:13,851 --> 00:41:18,171 Either he's on something, or he's auditioning for Night Of The Highland Zombie. 559 00:41:18,271 --> 00:41:20,196 - Have they harmed you? - No. 560 00:41:20,805 --> 00:41:22,837 After Miss Ashley's guided tour, 561 00:41:22,937 --> 00:41:26,250 someone decided I needed a Turkish bath to round things off. 562 00:41:26,350 --> 00:41:30,746 Only my girl-guide pluck saved me from a broiling in a locked greenhouse. 563 00:41:30,846 --> 00:41:35,808 Stupidly, I complained to the good Sergeant, and here I am. 564 00:41:36,608 --> 00:41:37,909 Are you OK? 565 00:41:43,455 --> 00:41:46,865 - Sorry to keep you. - Now you're here, can we go? 566 00:41:46,965 --> 00:41:48,794 What, before getting what you came for? 567 00:41:49,279 --> 00:41:50,769 I came to get her. 568 00:41:50,869 --> 00:41:53,435 I don't deny you'd cause for complaint. 569 00:41:53,535 --> 00:41:57,203 Sarah was just a little naughty. Overenthusiastic. 570 00:41:57,303 --> 00:41:59,880 Tell them what they want to know, then get it over with. 571 00:41:59,980 --> 00:42:01,934 I hate cat-and-mouse games. 572 00:42:02,034 --> 00:42:06,145 - Why did the MacKenzies have to die? - He threatened me with exposure. 573 00:42:06,245 --> 00:42:10,071 I tried to frighten him through Jean, and misjudged my move. 574 00:42:10,171 --> 00:42:12,878 - Who owns Swiss Scott? - Pass. 575 00:42:12,978 --> 00:42:15,144 Never mind. I have a good idea. 576 00:42:15,444 --> 00:42:17,044 Why the production of ergot? 577 00:42:17,144 --> 00:42:21,685 For some time now we've been developing and manufacturing a new cross-strain. 578 00:42:21,785 --> 00:42:24,119 More virulent than that normally accepted. 579 00:42:24,219 --> 00:42:25,140 To what end? 580 00:42:25,240 --> 00:42:29,492 Initially, to study its influence in small doses on human subjects. 581 00:42:29,592 --> 00:42:31,092 It was unpredictable. 582 00:42:31,192 --> 00:42:36,656 After initial trauma, we found that our subjects could become totally pliable and passivist. 583 00:42:36,756 --> 00:42:40,336 However, as we went further, we discovered a bizarre development. 584 00:42:40,436 --> 00:42:44,816 While they would be peaceful, obedient for weeks, even months on end, 585 00:42:44,916 --> 00:42:48,342 there might come suddenly a total character change. 586 00:42:48,442 --> 00:42:52,482 A primitive force would erupt onto the surface and manifest itself 587 00:42:52,582 --> 00:42:56,670 in the most comic, grotesque, and sometimes destructive way. 588 00:42:56,770 --> 00:43:00,153 Now you've created a monster, all you have to do is find a controll? 589 00:43:01,152 --> 00:43:05,228 Think, Mr Crane, of the total power that could lie within one's grasp, 590 00:43:05,328 --> 00:43:06,958 once all was perfected. 591 00:43:07,058 --> 00:43:11,557 And how many people, countries, would be interested in such power? 592 00:43:11,657 --> 00:43:13,967 The force they might wield. 593 00:43:14,067 --> 00:43:15,995 Or a single organisation. 594 00:43:18,331 --> 00:43:20,628 We're almost there now. No cure. 595 00:43:21,478 --> 00:43:25,132 But a little challenging, a little programming in advance... 596 00:43:25,232 --> 00:43:28,202 Controlled, violent subjects. 597 00:43:28,302 --> 00:43:29,669 Hobb? 598 00:43:32,173 --> 00:43:33,960 Deceptive, isn't it? 599 00:43:34,060 --> 00:43:38,098 Yes, he looks a bit depressed, but I have something in mind to cheer him up. 600 00:43:38,198 --> 00:43:41,386 What do you have in mind for us, to keep us quiet when we get back? 601 00:43:41,486 --> 00:43:42,986 Who said anything about us getting back? 602 00:43:43,086 --> 00:43:48,744 You'll be travelling back in a rather ancient helicopter, full of loose wiring and faulty screws. 603 00:43:48,944 --> 00:43:51,433 The mechanics at this end are far from efficient. 604 00:43:51,665 --> 00:43:54,164 - And the pilot? - Hobb? 605 00:43:55,633 --> 00:44:00,119 It is a sacrifice, but if one of my own people is to go missing, as well as ourselves, 606 00:44:00,219 --> 00:44:02,627 it will add credence to our mourning. 607 00:44:04,473 --> 00:44:05,807 Graham... 608 00:44:06,715 --> 00:44:09,586 Have you met Miss Reynolds and Mr Crane? 609 00:44:10,381 --> 00:44:13,158 Sgt Paterson has something for you. 610 00:44:16,361 --> 00:44:19,437 At least this was you won't feel any pain when the 'copter goes down. 611 00:44:19,537 --> 00:44:22,948 - And there'll be a fewer mistakes. - How do you hope to get away with this? 612 00:44:23,666 --> 00:44:24,809 Oh, we'll manage. 613 00:44:24,909 --> 00:44:27,409 We work for the government. People know we're here. 614 00:44:27,509 --> 00:44:29,009 Will you stop him! 615 00:44:29,617 --> 00:44:30,909 Hobb, look at me. 616 00:45:22,116 --> 00:45:23,740 We can't leave them there. 617 00:45:23,840 --> 00:45:25,977 What do you want to do? Commit suicide? Come on. 618 00:45:27,196 --> 00:45:29,359 Stop worrying, Tom. 619 00:45:29,924 --> 00:45:32,328 Put it down to rich experience and leave it behind. 620 00:45:32,428 --> 00:45:36,816 Look, it stinks. There's a cover-up on the whole affair. Wheels within wheels... 621 00:45:36,916 --> 00:45:39,039 Shall we call this closed, before we fall out? 622 00:45:39,139 --> 00:45:44,048 Only your position here, and Anne's, come to that, has saved you from serious investigation. 623 00:45:44,695 --> 00:45:50,543 However, all that matters is that you're here, safe, and sound. Now, let the past be. 624 00:45:50,643 --> 00:45:53,457 Do that, and we might all be out of a job. 625 00:45:54,754 --> 00:45:59,077 I have a long memory... and no-one's going to take that away.