1 00:01:11,960 --> 00:01:13,791 I didn't ask for the bill. 2 00:01:13,880 --> 00:01:16,075 Sorry, sir, it is late, we are closing. 3 00:01:16,160 --> 00:01:19,038 I should close down altogether if I was you. 4 00:01:19,120 --> 00:01:22,999 I found this... in your chef's plat de jour. 5 00:01:24,600 --> 00:01:26,591 What is it, Carlos? 6 00:01:27,280 --> 00:01:29,919 I found a hairpin in my food. 7 00:01:31,000 --> 00:01:33,195 You ate your meal, why didn't you complain? 8 00:01:33,280 --> 00:01:35,919 I didn't want to cause a scene, did I? 9 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:39,310 The point is, what are you gonna do about it? 10 00:01:39,400 --> 00:01:41,630 This wasn't in your food, you brought it in with you. 11 00:01:41,720 --> 00:01:43,711 You're trying it on. 12 00:01:43,800 --> 00:01:47,998 Now, why don't you leave quietly and don't bother to come back. 13 00:01:48,080 --> 00:01:52,153 That's easy for you to say, isn't it? Not so easy to prove. 14 00:01:52,240 --> 00:01:56,472 So I think I should get compensation. Damages. 15 00:01:56,560 --> 00:01:57,913 Say a fiver? 16 00:01:58,000 --> 00:01:59,956 Shall we settle? 17 00:02:00,040 --> 00:02:02,429 All right, let's settle. 18 00:02:04,120 --> 00:02:05,997 Guido, could you spare me a minute? 19 00:02:12,120 --> 00:02:14,395 This gentleman is leaving. 20 00:02:16,160 --> 00:02:17,912 All right, all right! 21 00:02:33,160 --> 00:02:35,879 These brochures are very helpful. 22 00:02:35,960 --> 00:02:40,431 They tell you the interesting places to go to and where to eat on the cheap. 23 00:02:41,240 --> 00:02:45,518 Eva, there's no need to economise to that extent. We're on holiday, aren't we? 24 00:02:45,600 --> 00:02:48,319 Yes, but we haven't got money to throw away. 25 00:02:48,400 --> 00:02:49,913 Hey, that reminds me. 26 00:02:50,000 --> 00:02:54,232 Do you think our holiday fund would stretch to an ounce of tobacco? I've run out. 27 00:02:54,320 --> 00:02:56,595 Vincent, you smoke too much. 28 00:02:56,680 --> 00:03:00,355 Yes, my only vice... or nearly. 29 00:03:00,440 --> 00:03:03,637 (Laughs ) Where will you get tobacco at this time of night? 30 00:03:03,720 --> 00:03:06,359 There's a kiosk on the harbour side, isn't there? 31 00:03:06,440 --> 00:03:07,919 Ah. 32 00:03:08,000 --> 00:03:11,436 - Careful! - (Groans ) Blasted table. 33 00:03:21,800 --> 00:03:23,995 Hello, Mr Parkin. Are you going out? 34 00:03:24,080 --> 00:03:26,799 Oh, just a bit of a stroll and... I'm out of tobacco. 35 00:03:26,880 --> 00:03:29,758 Oh, I'm sorry. We only sell cigarettes from the machine. 36 00:03:29,840 --> 00:03:33,230 That's all right, no. A drop of fresh air would do me good. 37 00:03:34,320 --> 00:03:36,197 Something wrong with your leg? 38 00:03:36,280 --> 00:03:38,714 Oh, it's... it's an old injury. 39 00:03:39,280 --> 00:03:40,349 Football. 40 00:03:41,640 --> 00:03:43,790 I was a professional when I was younger. 41 00:03:43,880 --> 00:03:46,599 - Manchester United. - Manchester United?! 42 00:03:46,680 --> 00:03:50,355 What, Bobby Charlton? Busby? They beat Benfica of Lisbon! 43 00:03:50,440 --> 00:03:52,954 When were you with them? Who did you play with? 44 00:03:54,240 --> 00:03:57,915 Er... well, er, there were the... Bert Trautmann, of course. 45 00:03:58,000 --> 00:04:00,878 Bert Trautmann played for Manchester City, didn't he? 46 00:04:00,960 --> 00:04:04,873 Oh, yeah. That's... that's right. At the same time as I played for Manchester United. 47 00:04:04,960 --> 00:04:06,871 That's... that's what I mean. 48 00:04:06,960 --> 00:04:10,270 You weren't limping today when you arrived, were you? 49 00:04:11,080 --> 00:04:14,834 Ah, no. But, well, it's the sea air, it gets to the cartilage. 50 00:04:35,680 --> 00:04:39,150 (On radio ) ♪ suddenly 51 00:04:39,240 --> 00:04:42,357 ♪ I'm not haLf the man I used to be... ♪ 52 00:04:42,440 --> 00:04:43,793 £1.10... 53 00:04:45,800 --> 00:04:48,633 Wait a second. That's £1.37. 54 00:04:54,800 --> 00:04:57,268 - Beautiful night. - Yeah? 55 00:04:58,040 --> 00:05:00,474 There was a nice red sky earlier on. 56 00:05:00,560 --> 00:05:02,994 You know what they say, "Red sky at night, shepherd's delight." 57 00:05:03,080 --> 00:05:06,675 - Black now. - No, it's not. Blue. 58 00:05:07,520 --> 00:05:09,750 Blue velvet and stars. 59 00:05:09,840 --> 00:05:12,877 Just like it was in the western desert, in my army days. 60 00:05:12,960 --> 00:05:14,598 El Alamein, Tobruk. 61 00:05:14,680 --> 00:05:18,116 It was just after the barrage, we were waiting to give Rommel the push. 62 00:05:18,200 --> 00:05:20,475 That's how I got this leg injury. 63 00:06:08,560 --> 00:06:11,791 - (Groans in pain ) - (Dog barking) 64 00:06:17,680 --> 00:06:19,636 (Groans ) 65 00:06:42,640 --> 00:06:47,509 - When did you last have these fixed? - Oh... oh, I'm not sure. Quite a while. 66 00:06:48,160 --> 00:06:51,550 - It's your own fault, isn't it? - I suppose so. 67 00:06:51,640 --> 00:06:54,359 - You were going down downhill, were you? - Mmm. 68 00:06:55,240 --> 00:06:57,595 Let's have a look. 69 00:07:00,200 --> 00:07:02,270 Sorry to break it up but am I missing something? 70 00:07:02,360 --> 00:07:03,918 I came off the bike. 71 00:07:04,000 --> 00:07:06,833 Yeah, re-running the Tour de France. 72 00:07:06,920 --> 00:07:09,480 Jim's fixing the brakes so I don't have another accident. 73 00:07:09,560 --> 00:07:12,358 There'll be a serious one if you're not behind your desk in ten seconds. 74 00:07:12,440 --> 00:07:14,396 Thanks for your sympathy. 75 00:07:15,880 --> 00:07:18,110 Jim, I want you to look into this. 76 00:07:19,680 --> 00:07:22,956 Provided you are prepared to give up your career as a mechanic. 77 00:07:24,040 --> 00:07:26,474 Oh, a mugging! Now there's a novelty, Barney! 78 00:07:26,560 --> 00:07:29,472 All right, all right. But we need to catch some of them. 79 00:07:30,480 --> 00:07:31,515 Vincent Parkin? 80 00:07:31,600 --> 00:07:33,830 Yes, one of those stories that makes your blood boil. 81 00:07:33,920 --> 00:07:37,276 This chap and his wife saved for years to come to Jersey, and they only arrived yesterday. 82 00:07:37,360 --> 00:07:39,396 Last night he was mugged. All his money taken. 83 00:07:39,480 --> 00:07:41,436 - Can't the uniforms handle this? - No, they can't. 84 00:07:41,520 --> 00:07:44,796 - All right! Where are they staying? - The Royal Barge. 85 00:07:44,880 --> 00:07:48,953 - It looks very interesting. - Well, it's important to Vincent Parkin! 86 00:07:49,040 --> 00:07:53,113 All right! What did you eat for breakfast? Police manual?. 87 00:07:54,480 --> 00:07:58,189 I haven't been in hospital for years. Not since I broke me arm. 88 00:07:58,280 --> 00:08:02,353 Parachute jump, it was, in Norway. 25,000 feet. 89 00:08:02,440 --> 00:08:06,194 I was eating me sandwiches on the way down and all of a sudden everything went... 90 00:08:14,000 --> 00:08:16,639 There. Comfortable? 91 00:08:16,720 --> 00:08:20,110 Yeah, comfortable, very. 92 00:08:20,200 --> 00:08:24,432 - Hey, this reminds me of the royal cars. - Royal cars? 93 00:08:24,520 --> 00:08:28,479 Yeah, Prince Philip. I was his chauffeur. 94 00:08:29,560 --> 00:08:32,870 Well, that was when he Earl Mountbetten, of course. 95 00:08:34,640 --> 00:08:36,596 He married Princess Elizabeth. 96 00:08:38,720 --> 00:08:40,073 Our queen. 97 00:08:40,160 --> 00:08:42,913 You didn't... the Duke of Edinburgh? 98 00:08:44,320 --> 00:08:45,833 You were his chauffer? 99 00:08:45,920 --> 00:08:51,790 Yes, I used... I used to drive them both to a secret hideout they had, in the country. 100 00:08:51,880 --> 00:08:55,429 That's quite something, to have worked for the royal household. 101 00:08:56,160 --> 00:08:59,436 Oh, yeah, oh, course. That ran in the family, didn't it? 102 00:09:00,200 --> 00:09:04,193 'Ey, 'ey, my father was coachman to King George VI. 103 00:09:04,880 --> 00:09:08,839 I can... I can remember him... I can remember him telling me 104 00:09:08,920 --> 00:09:11,150 how perishing cold it was on the coaches. 105 00:09:11,240 --> 00:09:14,152 I'd much rather be behind the wheel of a Daimler. 106 00:09:14,240 --> 00:09:18,028 I can remember my father talking about the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh 107 00:09:18,120 --> 00:09:20,315 when they came to Jersey. 108 00:09:20,400 --> 00:09:24,632 - Yeah, that's right, I was there. - You weren't! 109 00:09:24,720 --> 00:09:26,153 I was! 110 00:09:27,600 --> 00:09:30,512 I liked the island so much that's why I came back here. 111 00:09:31,080 --> 00:09:36,279 Cor, dear, oh dear, that is 30 years ago. More. 112 00:09:38,880 --> 00:09:43,078 Eva, that's... that's my missus, she's German, you know. 113 00:09:43,160 --> 00:09:45,276 We met when I was a prisoner of war. 114 00:09:45,360 --> 00:09:47,749 We often used to think about coming back. 115 00:09:47,840 --> 00:09:51,913 It was never possible, for one reason or another. 116 00:09:52,000 --> 00:09:56,551 Well, until now. And then look what happens. 117 00:09:56,640 --> 00:09:59,996 I go... I go and get meself mugged, don't I? 118 00:10:01,960 --> 00:10:04,110 And all our holiday money stolen. 119 00:10:04,200 --> 00:10:06,156 (Buzzes ) 120 00:10:07,520 --> 00:10:09,431 Hello, Jersey Evening Post. 121 00:10:09,520 --> 00:10:11,636 Could I speak to one of your reporters? 122 00:10:11,720 --> 00:10:14,075 I've got this nice little story I can give you. 123 00:10:27,480 --> 00:10:30,119 - Hello, Terry. - Hello, Jim. 124 00:10:30,200 --> 00:10:34,432 - This our man? - As far as I can build it up from the report. 125 00:10:34,520 --> 00:10:37,193 I'm waiting for the victim to come give it me first-hand. 126 00:10:37,280 --> 00:10:40,716 - And why isn't Parkin here? - He's on the lawn, being interviewed. 127 00:10:40,800 --> 00:10:43,519 - Being interviewed? - He's about to become a celebrity. 128 00:10:50,520 --> 00:10:52,033 Hello, Tony. 129 00:10:53,200 --> 00:10:55,589 - Getting a good story, are you? - Silly season. 130 00:10:56,680 --> 00:11:00,389 Even so, if muggers give people a shaking up, why not the press do the same to the police? 131 00:11:00,480 --> 00:11:03,313 - Oh, again. - Public conscience, Jim. 132 00:11:03,400 --> 00:11:05,470 Empty front page, more like. 133 00:11:05,560 --> 00:11:08,757 Try and give us a happy ending on this one, Jim. 134 00:11:08,840 --> 00:11:12,799 Try and confine your public conscience to the public buyer, Tony, will you? 135 00:11:14,600 --> 00:11:16,431 Later, please. 136 00:11:18,120 --> 00:11:20,839 Detective Sergeant Bergerac, from the Bureau des Etrangers. 137 00:11:20,920 --> 00:11:22,751 Have you caught him yet, Sergeant? 138 00:11:22,840 --> 00:11:25,195 No, we have not but we will with your help. 139 00:11:26,080 --> 00:11:28,389 Would you help us with the description, please? 140 00:11:29,120 --> 00:11:34,240 The eyebrows, they... weren't quite so bushy. At least I don't think so. 141 00:11:41,280 --> 00:11:43,999 No, no, there is something wrong with the mouth. 142 00:11:44,080 --> 00:11:47,595 - I wish I knew what it was. - Is it too big, too small, what? 143 00:11:48,240 --> 00:11:51,232 I think it's the lips, they were a bit thicker. 144 00:12:00,800 --> 00:12:04,270 - How's that? - That's good. That's amazing. 145 00:12:04,360 --> 00:12:06,954 That's... exactly like him. 146 00:12:36,720 --> 00:12:39,280 You're not working hard enough, I've been watching you. 147 00:12:39,360 --> 00:12:42,033 I'll never get the hang of this stupid legal jargon. 148 00:12:42,120 --> 00:12:43,872 You've heard enough of it in court. 149 00:12:43,960 --> 00:12:46,793 That, as they say, is in context. 150 00:12:46,880 --> 00:12:50,475 A priori... in sit... 151 00:12:50,560 --> 00:12:53,996 To think when I first met you, your big dream was to be a lawyer. 152 00:12:54,080 --> 00:12:56,799 There's no need now, is there? I've got you. 153 00:12:59,040 --> 00:13:04,398 You are the first barrister I've ever made love to, do you know that? 154 00:13:04,480 --> 00:13:06,596 You are my first ex-con. 155 00:13:09,920 --> 00:13:12,309 Now what did you find out? 156 00:13:12,400 --> 00:13:16,075 Well, I'm afraid he's got himself involved in a mugging. 157 00:13:16,760 --> 00:13:17,909 He's what?! 158 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:19,877 (Clanging) 159 00:13:31,320 --> 00:13:37,509 That bloody fool! Doesn't he realise that could jeopardise the job? My job! 160 00:13:37,600 --> 00:13:40,592 All my plans, time, money. 161 00:13:46,520 --> 00:13:50,149 - Perhaps we should call it off. - Course not. 162 00:13:50,240 --> 00:13:53,232 It increases the risks. 163 00:13:53,920 --> 00:13:56,115 I like risks. 164 00:13:56,200 --> 00:14:00,751 - I should never have defended you. - Why not? You got me off. 165 00:14:01,360 --> 00:14:06,309 And I'm crazy about you when you wear your black gown and wig. 166 00:14:25,320 --> 00:14:28,073 No, and he never had any money. 167 00:14:28,160 --> 00:14:32,153 Well, I mean, if he was married, he wouldn't have, would he? 168 00:14:32,240 --> 00:14:34,754 Four kids he had. 169 00:14:34,840 --> 00:14:37,115 Oh, yeah, she still likes him. 170 00:14:38,200 --> 00:14:40,191 - Yeah? - Two minutes. 171 00:14:41,080 --> 00:14:42,877 Hold on, Trace. 172 00:14:45,160 --> 00:14:47,196 You know this guy? 173 00:14:47,280 --> 00:14:48,952 Yeah. 174 00:14:49,040 --> 00:14:52,510 Yeah, he came here last night. Late. I was just about to shut up. 175 00:14:52,880 --> 00:14:53,835 Go on. 176 00:14:53,920 --> 00:14:56,992 Well, he went on about the sky and the desert, 177 00:14:57,080 --> 00:15:00,356 - and bayonets and Rommel. - Rommel?. 178 00:15:00,440 --> 00:15:03,830 His time in the war. He said that's where he got his gammy leg from. 179 00:15:03,920 --> 00:15:06,070 Lorna, are you stiLL there? 180 00:15:06,160 --> 00:15:09,197 I said hold on, Tracey, I won't be a minute. 181 00:15:12,120 --> 00:15:15,112 - How about this guy? - Oh, I know him, yeah. 182 00:15:15,200 --> 00:15:16,872 You do? 183 00:15:16,960 --> 00:15:20,270 Yeah, he was here an' all last night. He come in for a... Coke. 184 00:15:21,560 --> 00:15:25,075 - What's it all about? - It's just, er... routine. 185 00:15:25,160 --> 00:15:27,720 - Do you know his name? - Mitch. 186 00:15:28,560 --> 00:15:30,391 Just Mitch? 187 00:15:31,120 --> 00:15:32,917 Know where I can find him? 188 00:15:36,120 --> 00:15:39,157 Tracey, you know that bloke Mitch? 189 00:15:40,040 --> 00:15:41,758 Yeah, that's right. 190 00:15:41,840 --> 00:15:43,671 Yeah, the one that always... 191 00:15:43,760 --> 00:15:46,149 Do you happen to know where he works? 192 00:15:46,240 --> 00:15:51,314 (Man ) Fresh? These were caught this morning, darling. Look at this... 193 00:15:55,960 --> 00:15:59,430 - You go round the side, I'll go in here. Right? - All right, mate. 194 00:16:05,200 --> 00:16:08,590 - Hello, Lil. - Hello Jim. What are you doing here? 195 00:16:08,680 --> 00:16:10,636 I'm looking for this guy. 196 00:16:11,680 --> 00:16:14,148 - Oh, Mitch. - What, you know him too? 197 00:16:14,240 --> 00:16:17,437 Oh, I know him. He's trouble. We had to throw him out the Royal Barge last night. 198 00:16:17,520 --> 00:16:20,478 - What time was that? - About half past ten. 199 00:16:20,560 --> 00:16:22,710 We think he's the guy who mugged your guest. 200 00:16:22,800 --> 00:16:25,360 Vincent Parkin? That was terrible, wasn't it? 201 00:16:25,440 --> 00:16:28,557 - Still, he is being discharged this afternoon. - Yeah, I know. 202 00:16:28,640 --> 00:16:31,200 - Lost all his money, didn't he? - Every penny. 203 00:16:31,280 --> 00:16:33,874 Well, he doesn't have to worry about his hotel bill. 204 00:16:33,960 --> 00:16:35,279 You're an old softy, aren't you? 205 00:16:35,360 --> 00:16:38,670 Well, you don't expect me to throw them out on the street, do you? 206 00:16:47,200 --> 00:16:49,316 Hello, Mr Mitchell. 207 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:19,991 Back off! 208 00:17:20,080 --> 00:17:22,878 And you! I'm warning you! 209 00:17:35,600 --> 00:17:37,352 A call for you, Mr Dayton. 210 00:17:41,120 --> 00:17:42,075 Hello? 211 00:17:42,160 --> 00:17:43,752 - (Man ) Mr Dayton? - Yeah? 212 00:17:43,840 --> 00:17:46,991 - Fairfax and Company. - Oh, yes. Mr Fairfax. 213 00:17:47,080 --> 00:17:49,992 You wanted confirmation about the delivery from New York. 214 00:17:50,080 --> 00:17:51,433 You've got the item here? 215 00:17:51,520 --> 00:17:55,718 Yes sir, it will be available for your examination whenever convenient. 216 00:17:55,800 --> 00:17:58,917 Thank you Mr Fairfax, very efficient of you. 217 00:17:59,000 --> 00:18:02,629 My colleague and I will be around tomorrow afternoon to see it. 218 00:18:02,720 --> 00:18:04,870 - Around three? - Yes sir. 219 00:18:07,320 --> 00:18:10,596 How terribly, terribly efficient we are. 220 00:18:11,920 --> 00:18:16,630 I would advise you ladies and gentlemen to read this story very carefully. 221 00:18:16,720 --> 00:18:20,872 We rely heavily on our revenue from tourism. 222 00:18:20,960 --> 00:18:27,115 So when a tourist on our island is mugged, we cannot simply sweep it under the carpet. 223 00:18:27,200 --> 00:18:28,713 (Man ) Right, yeah. 224 00:18:28,800 --> 00:18:33,191 Now, I know there are those who would prefer to ignore the whole thing 225 00:18:33,280 --> 00:18:38,149 because it means that the measures being taken to ensure public safety 226 00:18:38,240 --> 00:18:39,719 are inadequate! 227 00:18:39,800 --> 00:18:44,920 Now, I demand, for all, protection against robbery and attack. 228 00:18:45,000 --> 00:18:48,117 What do you suggest we do, double the police force? 229 00:18:48,200 --> 00:18:51,954 No, double the efficiency of the force we already have. 230 00:18:52,040 --> 00:18:53,792 (Members murmur approval) 231 00:19:04,720 --> 00:19:06,995 Nothing down there, how are you getting on? 232 00:19:07,080 --> 00:19:09,878 Oh, terrific! Why do I always get these jobs? 233 00:19:09,960 --> 00:19:15,239 - He better get that lock back when he's done. - He will, he is very tidy. 234 00:19:19,800 --> 00:19:22,837 - How long has Mitchell lived here? - I wouldn't know. 235 00:19:22,920 --> 00:19:27,471 The cottage is let to a friend of his, he's away. What's he done? 236 00:19:27,560 --> 00:19:29,630 Jim? 237 00:19:31,640 --> 00:19:33,870 (Jim ) With initials "VP". 238 00:19:33,960 --> 00:19:37,555 You see, we think they could stand for Vincent Parkin. 239 00:19:37,640 --> 00:19:42,509 - Never seen it before. - But it was found in your dustbin. 240 00:19:42,600 --> 00:19:46,275 Those dustbins are used by everybody, anybody could have put it in there. 241 00:19:46,360 --> 00:19:48,715 Oh, yes, I'm sorry, everyone except you. 242 00:19:48,800 --> 00:19:51,030 You were at The Royal Barge last night, weren't you? 243 00:19:51,120 --> 00:19:55,238 I wasn't the only one! They threw me out, I could sue them. 244 00:19:55,320 --> 00:19:59,677 - Vincent Parkin is staying there. - So what? 245 00:20:01,560 --> 00:20:03,118 You mugged him. 246 00:20:03,200 --> 00:20:06,351 You took the money and threw the wallet in the dustbin. 247 00:20:06,440 --> 00:20:07,839 Prove it. 248 00:20:07,920 --> 00:20:10,229 Don't worry, mate, we will. 249 00:20:11,440 --> 00:20:16,036 Wilson, see that he gets a nice, comfy cell for the night. 250 00:20:16,120 --> 00:20:18,475 Come on, mate. 251 00:20:22,000 --> 00:20:23,956 I'd like a word, Jim. 252 00:20:27,840 --> 00:20:30,274 - Time for you to go home, isn't it? - Oh, thanks. 253 00:20:32,200 --> 00:20:34,156 Close the door, Jim. 254 00:20:37,840 --> 00:20:41,116 - This mugging is really blowing up. - Why, what's happened now? 255 00:20:41,200 --> 00:20:43,998 Charlie Hungerford's been shooting his mouth off in the state's chamber. 256 00:20:44,080 --> 00:20:46,196 Oh, trust Charlie to get in on the act. 257 00:20:46,280 --> 00:20:49,352 In his opinion, we're only half as efficient as we should be. 258 00:20:49,440 --> 00:20:52,796 Yes, the press and television have had a field day. 259 00:20:52,880 --> 00:20:55,519 Now this kind of publicity, Jim, is no good at all. 260 00:20:55,600 --> 00:20:57,272 Well, we've got Mitchell. 261 00:20:57,360 --> 00:20:59,112 - Has he confessed? - Well, no... 262 00:20:59,200 --> 00:21:02,272 - Can we prove it? - I think we can, certainly. 263 00:21:02,360 --> 00:21:07,753 The description fits, and Parkin's wallet was found in the dustbin outside his address, 264 00:21:07,840 --> 00:21:11,594 we've got the identification parade tomorrow, the rest's a formality. 265 00:21:11,680 --> 00:21:15,116 Right, let there be no slip-ups. 266 00:21:17,040 --> 00:21:22,273 This dinner party I'm attending tonight, I noticed that Charles Hungerford's on the list... 267 00:21:22,360 --> 00:21:24,316 so I want all the answers. 268 00:21:29,360 --> 00:21:35,959 There must be improved policing to safeguard holiday-makers on the island. 269 00:21:36,800 --> 00:21:40,873 Now, I'm happy to say that it Looks as if steps have been taken to achieve this end. 270 00:21:40,960 --> 00:21:43,554 Unfortunately it wiLL come too Late for Vincent Parkin. 271 00:21:43,640 --> 00:21:46,791 It wiLL not heLp him in his hour of need. 272 00:21:46,880 --> 00:21:48,996 Now, as we aLL know by now, 273 00:21:49,080 --> 00:21:51,753 - Mr Parkin first came to Jersey... - Lil... 274 00:21:51,840 --> 00:21:54,991 - I'm listening. - ..Years ago as a trusted chauffer. 275 00:21:55,080 --> 00:22:00,154 He feLL in Love with Jersey and vowed that one day he wouLd return. 276 00:22:00,240 --> 00:22:05,519 He has had to wait untiL now before he couLd afford to make the trip. 277 00:22:05,600 --> 00:22:09,798 And Last night, Mr Parkin was rewarded for his patience 278 00:22:09,880 --> 00:22:14,396 by a thug who Left him broken and penniless. 279 00:22:15,000 --> 00:22:19,437 I have today proposed that a fund be set up in this department 280 00:22:19,520 --> 00:22:23,195 to which members of the public, who so wishing can contribute. 281 00:22:23,280 --> 00:22:31,312 I onLy hope that it wiLL heLp to ease the pain and bitterness he must now feeL 282 00:22:31,400 --> 00:22:34,358 and enable him and his wife 283 00:22:34,440 --> 00:22:39,719 to enjoy the rest of their holiday in peace and comfort. 284 00:22:39,800 --> 00:22:40,869 (Woman ) Thank you, Mr Hungerford... 285 00:22:41,360 --> 00:22:44,033 - Hello, Marianne. - (Woman ) Now for the rest of the news. 286 00:22:44,120 --> 00:22:45,473 Quite good, I thought? 287 00:22:45,560 --> 00:22:48,950 Very good, Mr Hungerford, spoken from the heart. 288 00:22:50,560 --> 00:22:54,155 - Yeah. Er, may I? - Of course. 289 00:22:54,240 --> 00:22:57,357 Hm. Well, I expect you're wondering what I'm doing here? 290 00:22:57,440 --> 00:23:00,398 Mm. Especially in evening dress. Would you like a drink? 291 00:23:00,480 --> 00:23:03,278 No, thanks. I'm attending a dinner tonight. 292 00:23:03,360 --> 00:23:05,874 I'm here about the Vincent Parkin fund. 293 00:23:06,000 --> 00:23:11,120 I want to announce it tonight, at the dinner, officially, that is why I wanted to catch you here. 294 00:23:11,200 --> 00:23:14,158 I did mention it in my broadcast. 295 00:23:14,240 --> 00:23:15,639 Yes, I heard. 296 00:23:15,720 --> 00:23:19,918 Now, you handle money, you know the ropes, you understand how these things are done. 297 00:23:20,000 --> 00:23:24,152 So I want Kimbel and Prévost to act as trustees. 298 00:23:24,240 --> 00:23:28,233 - Make it respectable, you mean? - Exactly, all above board. 299 00:23:28,320 --> 00:23:32,677 I could be quite a bit involved. I hadn't realised what I was starting. 300 00:23:32,760 --> 00:23:36,355 Friends at the club, business associates, have been pushing cheques at me all day long. 301 00:23:36,440 --> 00:23:39,113 I don't want the responsibility if it goes wrong. 302 00:23:39,200 --> 00:23:44,115 - Of course not. - Besides, people can get funny over charities. 303 00:23:44,200 --> 00:23:46,953 In my position I want every penny accounted for. 304 00:23:47,040 --> 00:23:51,795 Very wise, and, er, what was your contribution? 305 00:23:51,880 --> 00:23:55,714 My contri... Oh, no, no, no, you don't quite understand. 306 00:23:55,800 --> 00:24:01,432 - You see, I'm organising it. - Shall I put you down for...£75? 307 00:24:03,880 --> 00:24:05,836 Yeah, all right. 308 00:24:08,040 --> 00:24:11,919 Well, you really seem to have started something, Vincent. 309 00:24:12,000 --> 00:24:13,877 Oh, you mean the fund. 310 00:24:13,960 --> 00:24:16,758 - Yeah, that's gonna be very interesting. - Yes. 311 00:24:16,840 --> 00:24:18,796 (Knocking) 312 00:24:24,440 --> 00:24:27,432 - Ah! Sergeant Bergerac. Come in. - I'm sorry to intrude. 313 00:24:27,520 --> 00:24:30,273 - That's all right. - Hello again. 314 00:24:30,360 --> 00:24:32,874 Quite a little flower shop you got here. 315 00:24:32,960 --> 00:24:35,554 Yeah. Giving me hay fever. 316 00:24:35,640 --> 00:24:41,431 Vincent doesn't mean to sound ungrateful. People are so kind. 317 00:24:42,280 --> 00:24:45,397 - This yours? - Oh, yeah, thanks. 318 00:24:45,480 --> 00:24:48,278 - What do you think of that, Eva? - Is the money inside? 319 00:24:48,360 --> 00:24:51,750 I'm afraid not. But we are pretty certain we got the man who attacked you. 320 00:24:51,840 --> 00:24:53,398 Yeah? 321 00:24:53,480 --> 00:24:57,917 We'd like you to attend an identification parade tomorrow and see if you can him out. 322 00:24:58,000 --> 00:25:00,798 - We'll send a car around for you. - Um... 323 00:25:00,880 --> 00:25:03,394 - Yeah, all right. - Nothing wrong, is there? 324 00:25:03,480 --> 00:25:07,632 No, it's just that... you know, I haven't done anything like that before. 325 00:25:07,720 --> 00:25:11,998 There's no need to worry. I've got to have the wallet back, it's part of the evidence. 326 00:25:12,080 --> 00:25:14,275 I'll let you have it back as soon as I can, all right? 327 00:25:14,360 --> 00:25:17,033 - OK, thank you. - Well I wish you a good night. 328 00:25:17,120 --> 00:25:19,873 (Eva ) Good night. (Vincent) Good night. 329 00:25:24,240 --> 00:25:30,031 Eva, do you think... you think I ought to... I mean, identify the man. 330 00:25:30,120 --> 00:25:31,394 You'll have to. 331 00:25:31,480 --> 00:25:35,473 It worries me. I mean what will he get? What will they do to him? 332 00:25:35,560 --> 00:25:37,278 Does it matter? 333 00:25:51,200 --> 00:25:53,395 Now, you know your rights, Mitchell. 334 00:26:14,480 --> 00:26:20,032 Right, Mr Mitchell, if you would take your place in the line, please. Anywhere you like. 335 00:26:39,360 --> 00:26:41,635 We're ready, Mr Parkin. 336 00:26:49,800 --> 00:26:54,237 Right, Mr Parkin. Take your time, all right? 337 00:26:54,320 --> 00:26:59,189 Take a good look, and if you see the man who attacked you on this line, 338 00:26:59,280 --> 00:27:03,558 I want you to point him out to us, all right? You understand? 339 00:27:03,640 --> 00:27:06,234 Start there. OK? 340 00:27:32,640 --> 00:27:34,995 No. He's not there. 341 00:27:36,600 --> 00:27:38,556 You're absolutely sure? 342 00:27:38,640 --> 00:27:41,029 I don't think I'd know him again even if he was. 343 00:27:41,120 --> 00:27:45,079 One of those men over there fits the description you gave me exactly. 344 00:27:45,160 --> 00:27:47,754 I didn't give you much of a description, did I? 345 00:27:47,840 --> 00:27:50,513 I told you it was dark, remember? 346 00:27:50,600 --> 00:27:53,433 But I recognised him from your photofit picture! 347 00:27:53,520 --> 00:27:56,830 And your wallet, with your initials, was found where he lives. 348 00:27:56,920 --> 00:27:59,434 It'd be wrong to say he's there if he isn't. 349 00:28:03,240 --> 00:28:05,310 Very well, Mr Parkin. 350 00:28:05,400 --> 00:28:08,870 Thank you, gentlemen, you can go. 351 00:28:12,160 --> 00:28:14,310 Mitchell mugged Parkin, I'm sure of it. 352 00:28:14,400 --> 00:28:17,597 I know but he didn't pick him out and that is what counts. 353 00:28:17,680 --> 00:28:21,195 - Have you ever asked yourself why? - Maybe it's that fund. 354 00:28:21,280 --> 00:28:23,840 What, put him in a forgiving mood? I'm not buying that. 355 00:28:23,920 --> 00:28:27,515 Perhaps he is just scared Mitchell's friends will come after him. 356 00:28:27,600 --> 00:28:33,516 He didn't look scared to me. Just looked as if he'd made up his mind not to identify him. 357 00:29:03,560 --> 00:29:07,838 What did you think you were doing, getting mixed up in a mugging? 358 00:29:07,920 --> 00:29:12,914 Oh, don't be stupid. You're not suggesting I wanted to get beaten up and mugged, are you? 359 00:29:13,000 --> 00:29:14,956 I'd be glad to see him inside. 360 00:29:15,040 --> 00:29:18,112 Unlike some people, I don't have a lawyer at my beck and call. 361 00:29:18,200 --> 00:29:19,997 I don't want any of your lip! 362 00:29:20,080 --> 00:29:22,674 And another thing, how come you are staying here? 363 00:29:22,760 --> 00:29:24,716 You're not exactly slumming it, are you? 364 00:29:24,800 --> 00:29:26,756 It's part of the setup, Vincent. 365 00:29:26,840 --> 00:29:31,231 I'm supposed to be rich! We'll all be rich after this blag. 366 00:29:31,320 --> 00:29:33,914 Me and my wife should have been in this hotel. 367 00:29:34,000 --> 00:29:36,355 If you're entitled to stay here, so are we. 368 00:29:36,440 --> 00:29:39,796 And how would you have explained that if you were questioned? 369 00:29:39,880 --> 00:29:44,158 And while we are about it, how do you explain this? 370 00:29:44,240 --> 00:29:46,356 - That? - Yeah, that! 371 00:29:46,440 --> 00:29:49,716 - Well, you can read, can't you? - Of course I can bloody read! 372 00:29:49,800 --> 00:29:52,678 All right, all right, so I got carried away. 373 00:29:52,760 --> 00:29:56,389 And so you should be. Royal chauffer my foot. 374 00:29:56,480 --> 00:29:59,233 Your stories will be the death of you. 375 00:29:59,320 --> 00:30:01,470 And me too, if I don't watch out. 376 00:30:01,560 --> 00:30:06,680 Listen, I was having one of my creative turns. There's nothing wrong with that, is there? 377 00:30:06,760 --> 00:30:10,833 Something else to tell you, I'm going to a party tomorrow... in my honour. 378 00:30:10,920 --> 00:30:16,472 Party? What party? You're supposed to be lying low. 379 00:30:17,600 --> 00:30:21,115 You're here for a job, not a bleedin' state visit! 380 00:30:21,200 --> 00:30:24,829 What harm can I cause taking my wife to a party? 381 00:30:25,520 --> 00:30:29,638 The important thing is that I didn't pick the mugger out of the line-up. 382 00:30:29,720 --> 00:30:31,631 You've got to give me credit for that. 383 00:30:31,720 --> 00:30:33,756 Line-up? What line-up, Vincent? 384 00:30:33,840 --> 00:30:36,513 See? You've got the barrister onto you now. 385 00:30:36,600 --> 00:30:40,434 Well, that's... that's why I was at the police station, isn't it? 386 00:30:40,520 --> 00:30:43,432 They asked me to pick out the bloke who robbed me. 387 00:30:43,520 --> 00:30:45,988 But I'll tell you something, I didn't. 388 00:30:46,080 --> 00:30:48,435 - Trouble? - Could be. 389 00:30:48,520 --> 00:30:52,308 Well I couldn't, could I? I realised just in time. 390 00:30:52,400 --> 00:30:55,472 It could have made a court case, with me as a witness. 391 00:30:55,560 --> 00:30:59,314 They might have gone all through my past, checked on my records. 392 00:30:59,400 --> 00:31:02,312 In any case I... I hate courtrooms. 393 00:31:02,400 --> 00:31:05,472 They seem to create a strange sense of foreboding. 394 00:31:11,520 --> 00:31:17,436 How would you have liked to share a cell in Wormwood Scrubs with him, like I had to? 395 00:31:17,520 --> 00:31:19,272 Guess who had the bottom bunk. 396 00:31:43,560 --> 00:31:46,518 That was the delivery, right on time. 397 00:31:46,600 --> 00:31:49,637 I hope your planning is as thorough as you think it is. 398 00:31:49,720 --> 00:31:55,113 (Exhales ) Remarkable. Quite flawless. 399 00:31:55,200 --> 00:31:58,112 Thank you for making the diamond available for inspection. 400 00:31:58,200 --> 00:32:01,715 - Our client's most grateful. - It's all part of our service. 401 00:32:01,800 --> 00:32:04,360 Why not? We're buying. 402 00:32:04,880 --> 00:32:07,713 We leave for Kuwait tomorrow, returning Friday, 403 00:32:07,800 --> 00:32:11,156 with authorisation of payment from our client's Jersey company. 404 00:32:11,240 --> 00:32:17,554 Excellent, so you'll recommend purchase. I'll just lock these away again. 405 00:32:21,920 --> 00:32:26,072 - I don't think he liked your accent. - You provide the cut glass. 406 00:32:26,160 --> 00:32:28,833 What does that make you, rough diamond? 407 00:32:31,200 --> 00:32:34,875 No unexpected changes, I'm glad to say. 408 00:32:39,240 --> 00:32:41,276 They could be in league, couldn't they? 409 00:32:41,360 --> 00:32:44,796 - Mmh? Yeah. - Mitchell and Parkin. 410 00:32:45,720 --> 00:32:48,154 I knock you on your head and take your wallet, 411 00:32:48,240 --> 00:32:52,836 they set up a fund out of sympathy, and we share the proceeds! 412 00:32:52,920 --> 00:32:55,673 What do you think? 413 00:32:55,760 --> 00:33:00,880 - You asleep? - (Sighs ) No, Jim, I'm not asleep. 414 00:33:02,240 --> 00:33:04,834 Listen, if it was a confidence trick, 415 00:33:04,920 --> 00:33:08,469 wouldn't have Mitchell have made sure he wouldn't have been arrested, 416 00:33:08,560 --> 00:33:10,710 and would he have thrown the wallet in the bin, 417 00:33:10,800 --> 00:33:14,713 and would Parkin have given a description of him? 418 00:33:14,800 --> 00:33:16,552 Yeah, when you put it like that... 419 00:33:16,640 --> 00:33:19,438 Are you sure Vincent can crack a safe like this? 420 00:33:19,520 --> 00:33:22,956 - He already has. In Germany. - When was he in Germany? 421 00:33:23,040 --> 00:33:25,679 He was a prisoner there during the war. 422 00:33:25,760 --> 00:33:30,788 There was one of these in the Commandant's office in the camp. Vincent cracked it. 423 00:33:30,920 --> 00:33:34,549 - Which camp? - Stalag 14. 424 00:33:34,640 --> 00:33:36,471 Anyway all checked out. 425 00:33:36,560 --> 00:33:41,156 He got 28 days solitary confinement for his pains, and a medal. 426 00:33:41,240 --> 00:33:44,038 The Germans gave him a medal for cracking a safe? 427 00:33:44,120 --> 00:33:46,190 Not the Krauts, the British. 428 00:33:46,280 --> 00:33:47,998 Apparently there were drugs in that safe 429 00:33:48,080 --> 00:33:52,198 that were needed to combat some epidemic that was raging amongst the prisoners. 430 00:33:52,280 --> 00:33:56,512 The Germans wouldn't hand them over, Vincent went out and got 'em. 431 00:33:56,600 --> 00:34:00,036 - It was the action of a brave man. - So our Vincent is a real hero? 432 00:34:00,120 --> 00:34:03,954 Yeah. Keep an eye out for him tomorrow. 433 00:34:05,280 --> 00:34:09,159 Stay close. See he don't get into any more trouble. 434 00:34:09,240 --> 00:34:11,071 I will. 435 00:34:44,640 --> 00:34:49,156 Yes. I must say it was very satisfying being in the royal service. 436 00:34:49,240 --> 00:34:53,756 (Sighs ) Of course, I held a very trustworthy position. 437 00:34:53,840 --> 00:34:54,955 Chauffer? 438 00:34:55,040 --> 00:34:59,795 Yes, well, I... I did do other more trusted jobs than that. 439 00:34:59,880 --> 00:35:01,791 Like what? 440 00:35:01,880 --> 00:35:07,955 Well, um... various. I used to take the queen's corgis for walks. 441 00:35:08,040 --> 00:35:11,510 Did you visit all the royal houses, Mr Parkin? 442 00:35:11,600 --> 00:35:15,718 Pretty well, yes, with the Duke and the Princess as she was then. 443 00:35:15,800 --> 00:35:18,234 Oh, they used to get around a lot. 444 00:35:18,320 --> 00:35:21,949 Although they would never dream of going anywhere without me. 445 00:35:22,040 --> 00:35:23,189 Really? 446 00:35:23,280 --> 00:35:25,316 Well, they would have had to walk! 447 00:35:27,200 --> 00:35:29,430 It must have been a very rewarding career. 448 00:35:29,520 --> 00:35:33,593 Well, yes. Money wasn't too good but sufficient. 449 00:35:33,680 --> 00:35:37,798 - And you what did you, um... - I'm a senator actually. 450 00:35:37,880 --> 00:35:40,758 Chairman of the police committee. 451 00:35:41,840 --> 00:35:47,836 Yeah, well, um... Well... would you excuse me? 452 00:35:51,200 --> 00:35:55,955 Vincent was a prisoner of war in the Stalag near my home. 453 00:35:56,040 --> 00:35:59,749 I used to see him on the working parties from the camp. 454 00:35:59,840 --> 00:36:02,957 - Did he propose to you then? - The second time we met. 455 00:36:03,040 --> 00:36:05,315 - Did he? - Yes. 456 00:36:05,400 --> 00:36:10,235 My friends said he was just after the extra food rations that I gave him, 457 00:36:10,320 --> 00:36:13,437 - but I knew better. - Of course you did. 458 00:36:13,520 --> 00:36:19,993 I must go and find him now. He can get into mischief, even at his age. 459 00:36:20,080 --> 00:36:21,832 Especially at his age! 460 00:36:23,520 --> 00:36:31,234 Uh, uh, excuse me, Vincent? Vincent Parkin, this is Ashley Frazer. 461 00:36:31,320 --> 00:36:34,676 - How do you do? - I expect you two have a lot to talk about. 462 00:36:34,760 --> 00:36:38,355 Ashley worked for the Duke and the Princess when you were the chauffer there. 463 00:36:38,440 --> 00:36:42,991 - (Woman ) Charlie? - Eh? Hang on, I'm just coming. Excuse me. 464 00:36:43,080 --> 00:36:44,911 Royal chauffer were you? 465 00:36:45,000 --> 00:36:48,151 I can't say I remember the face, or the name. 466 00:36:49,280 --> 00:36:54,308 Well, it has changed, hasn't it? The... face I mean, not the name. 467 00:36:54,800 --> 00:36:58,793 - Maybe your memory's not what it was. - Oh, my memory has never let me down. 468 00:36:58,880 --> 00:37:01,599 No, the senior chauffer was a big Scots chap? 469 00:37:01,680 --> 00:37:06,515 Yes, that's right, you're dead on. Jock. Well, Big Mac they called him. 470 00:37:06,600 --> 00:37:10,752 He did the short runs, I did the... longer runs. Of course I was away a lot. 471 00:37:10,840 --> 00:37:13,479 Well, who did you work with at Sandringham? 472 00:37:14,440 --> 00:37:18,877 Er, nobody, I was by myself cos I was different to the rest of 'em. 473 00:37:18,960 --> 00:37:21,758 You were taken on by Pat Simmons, were you? 474 00:37:21,840 --> 00:37:25,674 That's right, you're dead on again. She was the one who hired me. 475 00:37:25,760 --> 00:37:28,832 - What? - Pat Simmons, she gave me the job. 476 00:37:28,920 --> 00:37:30,876 Pat Simmons was a man. 477 00:37:31,680 --> 00:37:36,356 Yeah... yeah, that's... He was! I'm surprised you forgot that. 478 00:37:36,440 --> 00:37:39,671 You said "she". You said it twice. 479 00:37:39,760 --> 00:37:46,518 Yeah, he was a bit, um... Half the time you forget the difference, don't you? 480 00:37:54,960 --> 00:38:00,193 He's in trouble. He's talking to a man who was a royal equerry. 481 00:38:00,280 --> 00:38:02,475 No! 482 00:38:02,560 --> 00:38:05,199 - Charles, you are the perfect host. Bye. - Bye bye. 483 00:38:05,280 --> 00:38:10,070 Difficult to believe you. I remember everybody who was on that tour, and you weren't there! 484 00:38:10,160 --> 00:38:13,675 What are you talking about? I was in disguise, wasn't I? 485 00:38:13,760 --> 00:38:16,832 - In disguise? - Yeah, I was attached to security! 486 00:38:16,920 --> 00:38:20,071 You weren't to know that, otherwise it wouldn't have been secure. 487 00:38:20,160 --> 00:38:23,311 Please excuse me. Mr Parkin, it's time for the next appointment. 488 00:38:23,400 --> 00:38:25,072 I'm just coming, thank you. 489 00:38:25,160 --> 00:38:29,233 Well, I must say it's been very nice meeting you... again. 490 00:38:29,320 --> 00:38:33,472 Do you know what? You don't look a day older, it's all coming back to me. 491 00:38:33,600 --> 00:38:36,319 And you'll never believe the things I'm beginning to remember. 492 00:38:36,440 --> 00:38:39,034 Mr Parkin? 493 00:38:44,120 --> 00:38:48,557 They'll be thinking that we have no manners, leaving without saying goodbye. 494 00:38:48,640 --> 00:38:50,870 You saved me there. But I was holding me own. 495 00:38:51,000 --> 00:38:53,878 - Telling more lies! - I'm not a liar. 496 00:38:53,960 --> 00:38:56,520 Just a colourful character, that's all. 497 00:38:56,600 --> 00:38:59,751 You're a fool, with all your damn Walter Mitty stories. 498 00:38:59,840 --> 00:39:02,195 Just keep that busy mouth of yours shut. 499 00:39:06,080 --> 00:39:09,072 Frank, I'm not going through with it, I'm backing out. 500 00:39:12,960 --> 00:39:15,997 Vincent, let's talk this over, shall we? 501 00:39:16,880 --> 00:39:21,431 No, you don't understand. This is my chance to go straight with no problems. 502 00:39:21,520 --> 00:39:24,318 Think of all the money I'll be getting from the fund. 503 00:39:24,400 --> 00:39:25,594 - Straight? - Yeah. 504 00:39:25,680 --> 00:39:29,559 - What do you mean straight?! - Stop it! You're not getting out of this now. 505 00:39:29,640 --> 00:39:31,915 It's safer than robbery, isn't it? 506 00:39:35,400 --> 00:39:40,474 - How much are you getting? - At the last count, it was about 8,000. 507 00:39:40,560 --> 00:39:42,710 Then I'll make you an offer, Vincent. 508 00:39:43,480 --> 00:39:45,516 - You... - A better offer. 509 00:39:46,600 --> 00:39:51,390 Do the job and I'll add 10,000 to the 10,000 you were getting. 510 00:39:51,480 --> 00:39:57,828 20 grand. With that sort of money, you can go straight in style. 511 00:39:58,720 --> 00:40:01,712 For that kind of money I can go straight inside. 512 00:40:01,800 --> 00:40:05,031 It's not just a job, Vincent, it's an opportunity, 513 00:40:05,120 --> 00:40:08,430 a chance in a million to relive your past glories. 514 00:40:08,520 --> 00:40:11,990 I know it's not the same as in the prison camp but the spirit's the same. 515 00:40:12,080 --> 00:40:18,838 Working as a team, and remember, that safe is a Wengler Sprungfeder. 516 00:40:19,320 --> 00:40:21,993 I must admit I forgot it was a Wengler safe. 517 00:40:22,080 --> 00:40:25,356 It would make a fitting end to your career, Vincent. 518 00:40:25,440 --> 00:40:27,954 A swan song to remember. 519 00:40:29,920 --> 00:40:31,876 What do you think, Eva? 520 00:40:31,960 --> 00:40:34,190 You must do what you think best, Vincent. 521 00:40:39,400 --> 00:40:43,712 - Parkin's here? - That's right, James. He's changed his mind. 522 00:40:43,800 --> 00:40:47,395 He now positively identifies Mitchell as the man who mugged him. 523 00:40:47,480 --> 00:40:50,153 - Where is he? - With sir. 524 00:40:56,800 --> 00:40:58,153 (Barney ) Come in, Jim. 525 00:40:58,240 --> 00:41:01,152 Mr Parkin has come here to tell us he's changed his mind. 526 00:41:01,240 --> 00:41:03,959 Yeah I know, I just heard. 527 00:41:04,040 --> 00:41:06,918 Yeah, well, I... I've talked things over with my wife 528 00:41:07,000 --> 00:41:11,551 and we decided I ought to do my duty and tell the truth. 529 00:41:11,640 --> 00:41:14,029 As a matter of fact I was... I was sorry for him. 530 00:41:14,120 --> 00:41:15,678 You were were sorry for him? 531 00:41:15,760 --> 00:41:22,029 Yeah, well, I... I've had this bit of luck, you see, the fund I mean, 532 00:41:22,120 --> 00:41:27,114 so, I thought... I thought to meself he's young, he is not very bright, 533 00:41:27,200 --> 00:41:31,432 he hasn't got a proper job, what's he got to look forward to? 534 00:41:31,520 --> 00:41:33,033 Nothing. 535 00:41:33,120 --> 00:41:35,714 So I decided to do the Christian thing, that's all. 536 00:41:35,800 --> 00:41:41,477 You know, be merciful, if you like and... give the young fellow a... a bit of, you know, 537 00:41:41,560 --> 00:41:43,676 a bit of me own luck. 538 00:41:43,760 --> 00:41:48,038 Of course, I realise now... I was wrong. 539 00:41:57,120 --> 00:41:59,714 I'm not doubting your legal brain, sweetheart, 540 00:41:59,800 --> 00:42:02,997 but are you sure we had to make Vincent finger that bloke? 541 00:42:03,080 --> 00:42:08,473 Quite sure. The police have got an uncompleted file, a case that could open any time. 542 00:42:08,560 --> 00:42:10,471 Vincent can close it. 543 00:42:10,560 --> 00:42:12,232 Don't seem right somehow. 544 00:42:12,320 --> 00:42:15,915 - I've worked with the police, remember? - Oh, I remember. 545 00:42:16,000 --> 00:42:20,994 They'd never stop wondering why he didn't make an identification. Now he has. 546 00:42:21,080 --> 00:42:26,074 Well, you better get over to The Royal Barge and bring Vincent right back as soon as you can. 547 00:42:26,160 --> 00:42:31,871 I don't want him wandering about. I couldn't stand the strain if something else went wrong. 548 00:42:34,800 --> 00:42:38,349 So the fellow's an imposter, eh? I thought as much. 549 00:42:39,080 --> 00:42:43,710 Making money out of a pack of lies! Well, I'll soon put a stop to him. 550 00:42:43,800 --> 00:42:46,792 I'm taking immediate action. I'll report back. 551 00:42:46,880 --> 00:42:48,677 Thank you, Richard. 552 00:42:59,320 --> 00:43:01,675 - Mother? - You called, dear? 553 00:43:01,760 --> 00:43:05,275 Just been on the telephone. That Parkin chap is an imposter. 554 00:43:05,360 --> 00:43:07,715 You were a fool sending that cheque to his fund. 555 00:43:07,800 --> 00:43:09,392 Well I wasn't to know, was I, Ashley? 556 00:43:09,480 --> 00:43:12,711 - I'm going to confront him, have it out. - Will you be back to tea? 557 00:43:12,800 --> 00:43:15,712 Of course I'll be back. I want to watch the closing rounds. 558 00:43:15,800 --> 00:43:18,678 But don't do anything rash, will you, dear? 559 00:43:32,040 --> 00:43:35,191 I'd like a word with a Mr Parkin, please. I understand he's staying here. 560 00:43:35,280 --> 00:43:38,670 - He's gone to the police station. - Just the place for him. 561 00:43:38,760 --> 00:43:41,149 - When do you expect him back? - Quite soon, I should think. 562 00:43:41,240 --> 00:43:44,118 Good, I'll wait. I'll have a brandy and soda please. 563 00:43:44,200 --> 00:43:46,350 Right. 564 00:43:53,440 --> 00:43:56,193 - Do you mind if I... - Oh, certainly. 565 00:43:57,800 --> 00:44:00,189 - You were driving Mr Parkin? - That's right. 566 00:44:00,280 --> 00:44:04,319 He is an imposter you know, I can prove it. 567 00:44:04,400 --> 00:44:08,393 I must say I've had my own suspicions. Perhaps I could take you to him right now? 568 00:44:08,480 --> 00:44:10,869 Well, I'm informed he is at the police station. 569 00:44:10,960 --> 00:44:13,679 - What better place to unmask him? - Yes... 570 00:44:13,760 --> 00:44:16,115 Yes, of course. Lead on. 571 00:44:24,240 --> 00:44:26,071 When I was saying goodbye to Charlie, 572 00:44:26,160 --> 00:44:30,597 I noticed Vincent was getting very caught up in a conversation with one of the guests. 573 00:44:30,680 --> 00:44:34,355 - Who was that? - Um, Frazer, Ashley Frazer. 574 00:44:34,440 --> 00:44:36,396 I don't know why but I got the feeling 575 00:44:36,480 --> 00:44:40,439 there was something very tense and awkward about what they were saying. 576 00:44:40,520 --> 00:44:43,398 - Did you hear what they were talking about? - No, couldn't hear. 577 00:44:43,480 --> 00:44:45,869 Then Felicity, his driver, interrupted them 578 00:44:45,960 --> 00:44:49,270 and mentioned something about another appointment and they both left, 579 00:44:49,360 --> 00:44:51,669 except later, as they were walking past my car, 580 00:44:51,760 --> 00:44:56,709 I heard her call Vincent a liar, and told him to keep his mouth shut. 581 00:44:56,800 --> 00:44:59,360 Now, why would she say a thing like that? 582 00:44:59,440 --> 00:45:01,396 I don't know. 583 00:45:02,480 --> 00:45:07,554 It did bother me at the time but now I'm telling you it sounds ridiculous. 584 00:45:07,640 --> 00:45:09,596 Oh, hang on, hang on. 585 00:45:09,680 --> 00:45:13,355 Charlotte, could you pass me the telephone book? 586 00:45:13,440 --> 00:45:15,351 Thanks. 587 00:45:15,440 --> 00:45:17,556 (Rings ) 588 00:45:18,600 --> 00:45:19,953 Hello? 589 00:45:20,040 --> 00:45:23,112 HeLLo, this is Sergeant Bergerac from the Bureau des Etrangers. 590 00:45:23,200 --> 00:45:25,156 CouLd I speak to Mr AshLey Frazer, please? 591 00:45:25,240 --> 00:45:28,198 This is his mother speaking, I'm afraid he is not here. 592 00:45:28,280 --> 00:45:30,271 Ah, when do you expect him back? 593 00:45:30,360 --> 00:45:33,158 He should be here now, he said he wouLd be back to tea. 594 00:45:33,240 --> 00:45:36,994 I know he wants to see the final rounds of the show jumping. 595 00:45:37,080 --> 00:45:40,516 He never misses it. I just don't understand it. 596 00:45:40,600 --> 00:45:41,953 Do you know where he went? 597 00:45:42,040 --> 00:45:45,112 Yes, to see this man they've raised the fund for. 598 00:45:45,200 --> 00:45:46,872 - Parkin? - That's right. 599 00:45:46,960 --> 00:45:48,712 Do you know why he went to see him? 600 00:45:48,800 --> 00:45:51,439 He said Vincent Parkin was a fake. Is he, Jim? 601 00:45:51,520 --> 00:45:54,432 Don't know. I just don't know what's going on. 602 00:45:54,520 --> 00:45:56,192 How long did Frazer stay? 603 00:45:56,280 --> 00:45:59,590 Not long. He ordered a drink and then drove off with Vincent's driver. 604 00:45:59,680 --> 00:46:01,557 Oh, yeah. Vincent's driver. 605 00:46:01,640 --> 00:46:04,552 - Who is she? - I've no idea. 606 00:46:04,640 --> 00:46:08,553 Vincent and Eva have been getting gifts so I assumed she'd put the car at their disposal. 607 00:46:08,640 --> 00:46:12,838 - The Parkins in, are they? - No, they've checked out. 608 00:46:12,920 --> 00:46:15,070 - When? - About an hour ago. 609 00:46:15,160 --> 00:46:18,516 They've gone to spend the rest of their holiday as someone's guests. 610 00:46:18,600 --> 00:46:21,672 - Do you know where? - I've no idea. 611 00:46:21,760 --> 00:46:25,150 - Well, didn't you ask? - I didn't think it was my place to ask. 612 00:46:27,160 --> 00:46:30,550 (Man ) Nothing will happen to you if you behave. 613 00:46:30,640 --> 00:46:33,359 We will lock you up here before we leave. 614 00:46:33,440 --> 00:46:37,513 There's no point in screaming and shouting, you're miles from anywhere. 615 00:46:37,600 --> 00:46:41,275 We'll phone your home tomorrow and they will come and release you. 616 00:46:41,360 --> 00:46:43,430 You're too kind! 617 00:46:46,800 --> 00:46:49,439 - All right? - Fine. 618 00:46:49,520 --> 00:46:54,548 You know, I fancy you more in that than I'd do the wig and gown. 619 00:46:55,640 --> 00:46:57,596 Van's ready. 620 00:47:07,960 --> 00:47:10,997 It's all right, it's safe, it won't come off. 621 00:47:12,160 --> 00:47:13,479 It had better not had. 622 00:47:14,400 --> 00:47:16,072 We still got Mr Parkin's wallet. 623 00:47:16,160 --> 00:47:18,276 There's nothing of any consequence in there. 624 00:47:18,360 --> 00:47:21,352 Bus pass, library ticket, membership card for some club. 625 00:47:22,480 --> 00:47:25,517 - There's something written on the back. - I didn't see that. 626 00:47:25,600 --> 00:47:30,151 Weng... Wengler Sprungfeder. There's a doodle on it as well, Jim. 627 00:47:31,720 --> 00:47:34,109 Sort of thing you do when you have a phone message. 628 00:47:34,200 --> 00:47:36,794 This could have been done ages ago. Looks like a box. 629 00:47:36,880 --> 00:47:40,077 You know what it reminds me of? A safe. 630 00:47:41,000 --> 00:47:44,788 Charlotte, you get on the Scotland Yard computer, 631 00:47:44,880 --> 00:47:46,836 see if Parkin's got a record. 632 00:47:50,360 --> 00:47:54,035 - (Barney ) Where are you off to? - Going to see a friend. 633 00:48:12,560 --> 00:48:14,152 - Hello, Jim! - Eric. 634 00:48:14,240 --> 00:48:16,629 Nice to see you. You haven't been in for ages. 635 00:48:16,720 --> 00:48:19,280 - No, I haven't. - You are you all right, are you? 636 00:48:19,360 --> 00:48:21,635 - Yes, thanks. - Come and have a cup of tea. 637 00:48:21,720 --> 00:48:23,756 No, I'm looking for a friend and I've just found him. 638 00:48:23,840 --> 00:48:27,196 - We're all friends here. - See you in a minute. 639 00:48:29,440 --> 00:48:31,795 - Jim! Sit down. - Thanks. 640 00:48:31,880 --> 00:48:35,873 You're a ray of sunshine in this... sea of clouds. 641 00:48:36,640 --> 00:48:38,392 What's wrong with the tea? 642 00:48:38,480 --> 00:48:42,951 You can lead a brandy man to beverage, James, but you cannot make him drink. 643 00:48:43,480 --> 00:48:45,436 I want some information about a safe. 644 00:48:46,520 --> 00:48:49,990 Have you ever heard of a... a Spenglin... Oh, hang on. 645 00:48:51,520 --> 00:48:53,272 Here you go. One of these. 646 00:48:54,240 --> 00:48:56,390 A Wengler Sprungfeder? 647 00:48:56,480 --> 00:49:00,553 A Wengler Sprungfeder is to a safe man 648 00:49:00,640 --> 00:49:03,598 what the sub-four minute mile is to an athlete. 649 00:49:03,680 --> 00:49:07,468 - Jim, it's for you. - Yeah? Oh, hang on. 650 00:49:10,880 --> 00:49:13,110 Yeah, what have you got? 651 00:49:13,200 --> 00:49:17,637 Vincent John Parkin. Eight convictions for safe breaking. 652 00:49:17,720 --> 00:49:20,518 He's been imprisoned 16 years on and off. 653 00:49:20,600 --> 00:49:23,558 Even cracked a German safe when he was a prisoner of war. 654 00:49:23,640 --> 00:49:26,871 - Was it a Sprungfeder? - That's right. 655 00:49:26,960 --> 00:49:28,678 Thanks. 656 00:49:33,160 --> 00:49:37,153 Horatio, is there one of these Sprungfeder safes on the island? 657 00:49:37,240 --> 00:49:39,356 There was, Jim, indeed there was. 658 00:49:39,440 --> 00:49:41,874 In the German HQ during the occupation. 659 00:49:41,960 --> 00:49:44,838 A magnificent model. 660 00:49:44,920 --> 00:49:48,549 The tips of my fingers tingled whenever I thought of it. 661 00:49:48,640 --> 00:49:50,039 Is it still there? 662 00:49:50,120 --> 00:49:52,839 Indeed, I believe it was sold to some company. 663 00:49:52,920 --> 00:49:54,876 Do you know which company? 664 00:49:54,960 --> 00:49:56,712 Well... 665 00:49:56,800 --> 00:50:00,270 I have this cash flow problem, Jim. 666 00:50:00,360 --> 00:50:05,912 If you could see your way to perhaps, er... er... 667 00:50:06,000 --> 00:50:07,718 It's diamonds, Jim. 668 00:50:07,800 --> 00:50:10,189 Your answer's diamonds. 669 00:50:41,000 --> 00:50:42,956 (Safe dials clicking) 670 00:50:57,240 --> 00:51:00,630 - (Church bell chimes ) - (Dogs barking) 671 00:51:41,680 --> 00:51:44,035 (Hoot) 672 00:52:08,120 --> 00:52:09,075 Evening. 673 00:52:18,640 --> 00:52:21,598 Shall I take that off you? I'm sure it's a bit heavy. 674 00:52:21,680 --> 00:52:23,432 Barney? 675 00:52:32,760 --> 00:52:37,276 Almost as good as one of your stories, isn't it, Vincent? 676 00:52:37,360 --> 00:52:38,998 (Police radio chatter) 677 00:52:51,760 --> 00:52:54,069 - (Vincent) Sergeant Bergerac? - Yeah? 678 00:52:54,160 --> 00:52:56,674 - I was mugged, wasn't I? - Yeah, so? 679 00:52:56,760 --> 00:53:02,118 Well, I wonder if you would be kind enough to look after my fund money while I'm away.