1 00:00:00,500 --> 00:00:03,367 (Man) Who'll start me at 100? 100 for a start. 2 00:00:03,436 --> 00:00:05,461 100 I'm bid. 100 I'm bid. 3 00:00:05,538 --> 00:00:08,405 Who'll give me 10, who'll make it 110? I'm looking for 110. 4 00:00:08,475 --> 00:00:10,534 100? 110 I'm bid. 110? 5 00:00:10,610 --> 00:00:14,102 Who'll make it 20? Come on, gentlemen, who'll make it 20? 6 00:00:14,180 --> 00:00:16,580 120 I'm bid. It's with you, madam, at 120. 7 00:00:16,649 --> 00:00:19,117 Do I hear 50? 150 anywhere? 8 00:00:19,185 --> 00:00:23,884 Come on, gentlemen, that's a genuine antique. They don't come up every day. 150? 9 00:00:23,957 --> 00:00:25,754 150 I'm bid. 10 00:00:28,628 --> 00:00:31,062 Come on, gentlemen, I'm looking for 350. 11 00:00:31,131 --> 00:00:33,429 350 anywhere? 12 00:00:33,500 --> 00:00:36,469 Don't lose it, madam, don't lose it for another 50. 13 00:00:36,536 --> 00:00:39,994 350 anywhere? 350 I'm bid. 14 00:00:40,073 --> 00:00:43,304 At 350. Who'll make it four? I'm looking for four. 15 00:00:43,376 --> 00:00:46,243 Any more? At 350. 16 00:00:46,312 --> 00:00:50,510 Are you all done? At 350? At 350... 17 00:00:51,951 --> 00:00:54,078 Lovejoy. 18 00:00:56,489 --> 00:00:58,320 (Smattering of applause) 19 00:01:16,676 --> 00:01:18,007 (Charlie calls out) 20 00:01:34,327 --> 00:01:37,387 All right, Eric, back to the workshop. 21 00:01:37,831 --> 00:01:40,857 Make a start on these legs. Gentle sanding, now. 22 00:01:40,934 --> 00:01:42,902 Well, there's time for a quick cuppa? 23 00:01:42,969 --> 00:01:46,336 "In the strictest confidence," Sam said. Besides, you hate the sight of cricket. 24 00:01:46,406 --> 00:01:49,637 Well, so do you. But I like a nice cream tea now and then. 25 00:01:49,709 --> 00:01:52,177 Life is not all cream teas, Eric, you'll find that out. 26 00:01:52,245 --> 00:01:53,735 Watch that upholstery. 27 00:02:03,022 --> 00:02:04,819 (Inaudible) 28 00:03:11,391 --> 00:03:13,359 (Applause) 29 00:03:17,931 --> 00:03:19,558 Oh! 30 00:03:27,407 --> 00:03:29,204 (Gasping) 31 00:03:57,237 --> 00:03:58,864 It's Sam Wendell, isn't it? 32 00:03:58,938 --> 00:04:01,634 Yes, he's supposed to be meeting me. 33 00:04:01,708 --> 00:04:03,767 He's gone to meet his maker now. 34 00:04:03,843 --> 00:04:05,834 Before he ruined my fifty. 35 00:04:17,090 --> 00:04:19,183 "Ruined my fifty"! 36 00:04:19,259 --> 00:04:21,193 That's people in the antique game for you. 37 00:04:21,261 --> 00:04:24,355 Warm, decent, sentimental 38 00:04:24,430 --> 00:04:26,159 and soft hide as a cricket ball. 39 00:04:26,232 --> 00:04:30,191 Whatever Sam had wanted to tell me I thought I'd never know, but I was wrong. 40 00:04:30,270 --> 00:04:33,501 Even in death he'd managed to drag me into a rather nasty hassle. 41 00:04:33,573 --> 00:04:37,566 Put it another way, the usual tail of lust, greed, 42 00:04:37,644 --> 00:04:41,102 cunning and treachery in our distinguished trade. 43 00:04:52,825 --> 00:04:55,487 Ah! Lovejoy, your shout. 44 00:04:55,561 --> 00:04:56,858 How much has he had? 45 00:04:56,929 --> 00:04:58,226 - Not a lot - For him. 46 00:04:58,298 --> 00:05:00,596 You're supposed to get drunk after a funeral. 47 00:05:00,667 --> 00:05:04,103 I've had sufficient to keep me warm at the graveside. 48 00:05:04,170 --> 00:05:07,003 I'm much more worried about that frightfully mismatched outfit. 49 00:05:07,073 --> 00:05:08,370 Is that the best you could do? 50 00:05:08,441 --> 00:05:11,274 Yes, well, at least the colors are correct. 51 00:05:11,344 --> 00:05:14,609 And I won't be frightening the flowers with my scent. 52 00:05:14,681 --> 00:05:18,947 Let's change the subject, Lovejoy, a large Scotch. 53 00:05:20,353 --> 00:05:22,583 Morning, Lovejoy. Fit? 54 00:05:23,723 --> 00:05:27,887 I'm never better, Charlie. It's nice of you to inquire. 55 00:05:27,960 --> 00:05:30,292 My horoscope must foretell disaster. 56 00:05:30,363 --> 00:05:32,797 - Someone's got a bone to pick with you. - Who? 57 00:05:32,865 --> 00:05:34,560 Arnold Nelson. 58 00:05:34,634 --> 00:05:37,933 You remember Arnold, a distant cousin on my late wife's side. 59 00:05:38,004 --> 00:05:42,498 Thick as two short planks but very nasty when peeved. 60 00:05:42,575 --> 00:05:45,009 Why should he be peeved with me? 61 00:05:45,078 --> 00:05:48,172 Question mark over those plates you sold him. 62 00:05:48,247 --> 00:05:52,149 - I told him you'd be in here about now. - Oh thanks, Charlie, very kind of you. 63 00:05:52,218 --> 00:05:54,812 I wouldn't linger if I was you, man. 64 00:05:54,887 --> 00:05:56,980 No, not a nice man, Arnold. 65 00:06:01,828 --> 00:06:04,126 (Charlie) Au revoir, Lovejoy. 66 00:06:04,197 --> 00:06:05,186 Or is it, uh... 67 00:06:05,264 --> 00:06:07,858 goodbye? 68 00:06:07,934 --> 00:06:09,561 (Man) Lovejoy? 69 00:06:11,404 --> 00:06:14,237 Arnold! Hear you're peeved. 70 00:06:14,307 --> 00:06:16,867 Those plates you sold me. 71 00:06:16,943 --> 00:06:19,434 Vintage spode, you said. 72 00:06:19,512 --> 00:06:22,606 Yes, beautiful craftsmanship, local millionaire. 73 00:06:22,682 --> 00:06:24,013 Yes, F.W. Woolworth. 74 00:06:24,083 --> 00:06:26,711 I had them valued, they're shammers, Lovejoy. 75 00:06:26,786 --> 00:06:30,722 Some bright spark did a sandblasting job on them. 76 00:06:30,790 --> 00:06:33,918 Yes, well, if you'd been a bit of a brighter spark, Arnold, 77 00:06:33,993 --> 00:06:36,257 you'd have brought this up when the deal went down. 78 00:06:36,329 --> 00:06:38,354 I never swore they were vintage spode. 79 00:06:38,431 --> 00:06:41,229 If you recall. I said, "Hello, these could be spode," 80 00:06:41,300 --> 00:06:44,963 and you bunged me the cash and went tooling down the A45 pleased as punch. 81 00:06:45,037 --> 00:06:50,441 Tell me, precisely where did this transaction occur? 82 00:06:50,510 --> 00:06:53,104 (Lovejoy) King's Lynn, Tuesday last. 83 00:06:53,179 --> 00:06:56,376 What ruddy difference does it make where? 84 00:06:56,449 --> 00:07:00,146 None, none at all I just wanted to paint the entire picture, as it were. 85 00:07:00,219 --> 00:07:03,711 I'll paint your nose all over your face, mate. As it were. 86 00:07:04,357 --> 00:07:06,723 Knock it off, Arnold, We don't want to get beer... 87 00:07:06,793 --> 00:07:09,227 - Scotch! - I mean Scotch, all down my brief's shirt front. 88 00:07:09,295 --> 00:07:11,786 The deal was done, fair and square. 89 00:07:11,864 --> 00:07:15,994 It's not my fault if you can't tell the difference between a Myson and a manhole cover. 90 00:07:20,039 --> 00:07:22,473 Ooh. Could be a lot of blood. 91 00:07:22,542 --> 00:07:24,703 (Arnold) Money back or I'll sort you out. 92 00:07:24,777 --> 00:07:27,974 Sorry, Arnold, money's spent. 93 00:07:28,047 --> 00:07:29,344 Really! 94 00:07:31,684 --> 00:07:32,912 (Groans in pain) 95 00:07:32,985 --> 00:07:34,612 Come on, come on. 96 00:07:37,623 --> 00:07:38,715 - Ooh! - (Glass smashing) 97 00:07:38,791 --> 00:07:40,952 Who says they're never there when you need them? 98 00:07:41,027 --> 00:07:42,654 Morning, Officer. 99 00:07:42,728 --> 00:07:46,630 A little misunderstanding, Commander. This android struck my chum. 100 00:07:46,699 --> 00:07:49,634 Oh, yes? Is that true? 101 00:07:49,702 --> 00:07:54,366 - Sadly, yes, Sergeant I was reluctant... - I wasn't talking to you. 102 00:07:54,440 --> 00:07:56,635 I won't waste my time talking to any of them. 103 00:07:56,709 --> 00:07:58,370 I'll be the judge of that. 104 00:07:58,444 --> 00:08:02,437 Perhaps I can help, Sergeant. Lovejoy was just trying to help Mr. Gimbert. 105 00:08:02,515 --> 00:08:06,474 This oaf accused Mr. Gimbert of defrauding him. 106 00:08:06,552 --> 00:08:09,612 He then attacked Mr. Gimbert quite viciously 107 00:08:09,689 --> 00:08:13,022 and brave Lovejoy, seeing that poor Charles was in dire need of assistance... 108 00:08:13,092 --> 00:08:16,152 - Wait a minute you. - Outside, you two. 109 00:08:16,229 --> 00:08:18,663 - Look, I wasn't involved. - I said outside! 110 00:08:28,574 --> 00:08:29,871 Thank you, Officer. 111 00:08:31,944 --> 00:08:36,313 Man born that is born of a woman has but a short time to live, 112 00:08:36,382 --> 00:08:38,316 and is full of misery. 113 00:08:38,384 --> 00:08:41,512 He cometh up and is cut down like a flower, 114 00:08:41,587 --> 00:08:46,149 he fleeth as it were a shadow and never continueth in one stay. 115 00:08:47,026 --> 00:08:49,688 In the midst of life we are in death. 116 00:08:49,762 --> 00:08:53,323 Of whom may we seek for succor but of thee, O Lord, 117 00:08:53,399 --> 00:08:56,459 who for our sins are justly displeased. 118 00:08:57,203 --> 00:09:01,071 Yet, O Lord God, most holy, O Lord most mighty, 119 00:09:01,140 --> 00:09:04,234 - O holy and most... - Was he really such a great forger? 120 00:09:04,310 --> 00:09:07,939 Copyist. They're only a forger when they're caught. 121 00:09:09,916 --> 00:09:14,376 He made some delightful things, stuff that made you weep. 122 00:09:15,154 --> 00:09:17,349 But he died without a penny, that's what makes me weep. 123 00:09:17,423 --> 00:09:19,891 A little decorum, please. 124 00:09:20,826 --> 00:09:23,226 I wish he'd hurry up and we could get to the drinks. 125 00:09:33,839 --> 00:09:35,636 Would you like a little something? 126 00:09:35,708 --> 00:09:37,835 Yes, a little whisky to lift the spirits. 127 00:09:37,910 --> 00:09:42,040 This isn't a party, you know. Now, in my opinion you've had quite sufficient. 128 00:09:42,114 --> 00:09:44,344 That's all right, Mrs. Cameron. 129 00:09:44,417 --> 00:09:47,716 I'm sure Sam would hate to think that you were being stingy. 130 00:09:47,787 --> 00:09:50,221 Aye. Another one who liked his drink. 131 00:09:53,626 --> 00:09:56,288 Sam always loved that old church, you know. 132 00:09:56,362 --> 00:09:58,592 It's good to think of him there. 133 00:09:58,664 --> 00:10:02,361 Among some of the work he enjoyed doing so much. 134 00:10:02,435 --> 00:10:04,494 I had a lot of respect for Sam. 135 00:10:06,305 --> 00:10:09,399 He was one of a special breed. Genuine craftsman. 136 00:10:09,475 --> 00:10:11,204 He could have worked at Hatton Garden, you know. 137 00:10:11,277 --> 00:10:13,006 Certainly could. 138 00:10:13,079 --> 00:10:16,048 Sam always valued your advice. 139 00:10:16,949 --> 00:10:21,613 Said you could tell a genuine antique just by the feeling, by intuition. 140 00:10:24,290 --> 00:10:26,258 Hm, silver snuff box. 141 00:10:28,160 --> 00:10:30,128 (Gentle tune plays) 142 00:10:32,264 --> 00:10:34,391 Ah, it's charming. 143 00:10:36,202 --> 00:10:40,571 I just wondered if it was... Well, you know, special? 144 00:10:41,140 --> 00:10:43,938 Samuel Pemberton, Birmingham, late 18th century. 145 00:10:44,010 --> 00:10:45,602 It's a beautiful fake. 146 00:10:45,678 --> 00:10:47,976 It's one of Sam's finest pieces. 147 00:10:49,515 --> 00:10:53,349 Sam's special present. It's enough for me. 148 00:10:56,956 --> 00:10:58,890 Listen, Maggie, how are you fixed? 149 00:10:58,958 --> 00:11:02,121 Don't you worry yourself, lovey, I'll manage, I always have. 150 00:11:02,194 --> 00:11:04,025 Yes, but things get tougher. 151 00:11:04,096 --> 00:11:06,724 There's some insurance, we own the cottage 152 00:11:06,799 --> 00:11:09,233 and I've got the still got the barrow down Friary Street. 153 00:11:09,301 --> 00:11:11,064 Yeah? 154 00:11:11,137 --> 00:11:13,765 Anything else of Sam's you'd like me to take a look at? 155 00:11:13,839 --> 00:11:16,364 No, thanks, I've sent some stuff to the sale room. 156 00:11:16,442 --> 00:11:19,206 I'll get my share of whatever it's worth. 157 00:11:19,278 --> 00:11:21,178 Afternoon, Lovejoy. 158 00:11:21,247 --> 00:11:24,410 - Good of you to pay respects. - Only too pleased. 159 00:11:24,483 --> 00:11:26,974 If you want me to, I'll run you home now, Mrs. Wendell. 160 00:11:27,053 --> 00:11:30,853 Thank you, your lordship. Goodbye, Lovejoy. 161 00:11:30,923 --> 00:11:32,982 Sorry about the box. 162 00:12:10,162 --> 00:12:12,027 Good morning, Woody. 163 00:12:12,098 --> 00:12:13,622 I'd like four burnt bangers, 164 00:12:13,699 --> 00:12:16,463 three bacon cinders and two raw eggs. In the other words, the usual. 165 00:12:16,535 --> 00:12:19,766 - You want toast? - Please two slices, whole-wheat. 166 00:12:19,839 --> 00:12:20,965 Don't be stupid. 167 00:12:22,808 --> 00:12:24,639 Oh, cup of typhoid. 168 00:12:26,679 --> 00:12:30,171 Hello, Pilsen. You still got that scroll? 169 00:12:30,249 --> 00:12:34,515 May the Lord send a blessing on thy morning. 170 00:12:34,587 --> 00:12:36,555 Thanks, Pilsen, I needed that. 171 00:12:37,356 --> 00:12:41,190 May heaven bring grace on Lovejoy and our holy meeting. 172 00:12:41,260 --> 00:12:44,821 Yes, well, I'd rather he have you hand me the scroll, what's the price? 173 00:12:44,897 --> 00:12:49,300 Cantonese ceremonial dragon kite... or no sale. 174 00:12:49,368 --> 00:12:53,634 Where the hell am I going to get a Cantonese dragon kite? How about a small jug? 175 00:12:55,007 --> 00:12:56,804 Get knotted. 176 00:13:05,518 --> 00:13:09,545 It's a bit risky in here but you do look ravishing, Dandy. 177 00:13:09,622 --> 00:13:14,855 Thank you. Yesterday was so depressing I just had to spot something chic today. 178 00:13:15,928 --> 00:13:18,522 A cup of tea with lemon, Woody. 179 00:13:21,901 --> 00:13:25,337 Sam's widow told you she was left with nothing? 180 00:13:26,205 --> 00:13:27,729 Just about. 181 00:13:27,807 --> 00:13:30,605 That's not the story I heard last night. 182 00:13:30,676 --> 00:13:34,942 There are rumors that Sam had amassed quite a small fortune. 183 00:13:35,014 --> 00:13:37,983 If even half the rumors in this game were true we'd all be rich. 184 00:13:38,050 --> 00:13:42,316 Yes, I know. But this rumor has persisted for quite some time. 185 00:13:42,855 --> 00:13:45,483 Sam boasted that one day soon, 186 00:13:45,558 --> 00:13:48,220 he and his wife would have plenty of money, 187 00:13:48,294 --> 00:13:51,695 enough money to retire to the south of France no less. 188 00:13:51,764 --> 00:13:53,732 A dreamer. 189 00:13:54,834 --> 00:13:57,826 Like us all. Mine's a pied a terre in Birmingham. 190 00:14:02,975 --> 00:14:05,102 (Jane) This is a slum. 191 00:14:05,177 --> 00:14:08,908 That last house was the best kept village in East Anglia competition. 192 00:14:08,981 --> 00:14:12,109 But I like the natural look. Funky rustic, I call it. 193 00:14:12,184 --> 00:14:16,143 Well, if it isn't the president of this vast international conglomerate. 194 00:14:16,222 --> 00:14:19,419 Between you and me, your ladyship, the only genuine antique around here 195 00:14:19,491 --> 00:14:20,924 is that car! 196 00:14:20,993 --> 00:14:23,826 Cheeky sod! She's practically pawing the ground, ready to be off. 197 00:14:23,896 --> 00:14:25,761 - (Laughs) - When you change the tires. 198 00:14:25,831 --> 00:14:28,163 Eh? 199 00:14:28,234 --> 00:14:30,134 Oh, great. 200 00:14:37,076 --> 00:14:38,668 Can I help you? 201 00:14:40,446 --> 00:14:43,040 Yeah, I do hope so. 202 00:14:43,115 --> 00:14:47,677 I'm looking for an English bible box. Oak, with a desk type lid. 203 00:14:47,753 --> 00:14:49,186 No, I'm afraid I haven't got one. 204 00:14:49,255 --> 00:14:51,655 But I could try and find you one in a couple of days. 205 00:14:51,724 --> 00:14:56,684 That would be most satisfactory. I'll just browse, if you don't mind. 206 00:14:56,762 --> 00:14:58,286 Yes, of course. 207 00:15:11,110 --> 00:15:13,670 I've just been checking up. 208 00:15:13,746 --> 00:15:16,681 I'm fairly sure we can get you a bible box from somewhere. 209 00:15:16,749 --> 00:15:18,808 If we have to beg, borrow or steal. 210 00:15:27,860 --> 00:15:29,919 Thank you, Janey. 211 00:15:30,763 --> 00:15:32,628 No, thank you. 212 00:15:32,698 --> 00:15:35,132 Did you read Kelly on restoring oil paintings? 213 00:15:35,200 --> 00:15:37,930 Well, no, I thought I'd wait for the film. 214 00:15:38,003 --> 00:15:39,402 (Laughs) 215 00:15:39,471 --> 00:15:42,668 Only oils you care about you get from that bloody bike of yours. 216 00:15:42,741 --> 00:15:44,606 Nobody cares about excellence anymore. 217 00:15:44,677 --> 00:15:46,736 It's all plastic and animated crud. 218 00:15:48,180 --> 00:15:50,478 All the old arts and crafts are dying out. 219 00:15:50,549 --> 00:15:52,449 Such as Sam's. 220 00:15:52,518 --> 00:15:56,477 Yeah, that was a gifted character for you. Dead ordinary till you saw him at work. 221 00:15:57,323 --> 00:16:02,522 Then his eyes twinkled and his hands became graceful as a dancer's. 222 00:16:02,594 --> 00:16:04,494 Completely in command. 223 00:16:04,563 --> 00:16:07,157 (Eric) How come he was permanently skint then? 224 00:16:07,232 --> 00:16:10,258 Eric, you have as much feeling for antiques 225 00:16:10,336 --> 00:16:12,566 as Lucrezia Borgia had for catering. 226 00:16:12,638 --> 00:16:16,972 Oh, you did pick up that embroidery box and sell it for me, didn't you? 227 00:16:18,043 --> 00:16:20,204 Are you taking up embroidery, Lovejoy? 228 00:16:20,279 --> 00:16:22,474 Good. About time you had a hobby. 229 00:16:23,482 --> 00:16:25,109 (Bell rings) 230 00:16:27,186 --> 00:16:28,312 Is Lovejoy at home? 231 00:16:28,387 --> 00:16:30,480 (Eric) Uh, Lovejoy? 232 00:16:35,561 --> 00:16:37,188 Hello, Maggie. 233 00:16:39,064 --> 00:16:43,160 The snuff box was on my living room table, I'm certain of that. 234 00:16:43,235 --> 00:16:44,896 And now it's gone. 235 00:16:46,338 --> 00:16:50,741 I know you said it was a fake but it meant a lot to me. 236 00:16:51,577 --> 00:16:55,104 Sam gave it me about five years ago. 237 00:16:55,180 --> 00:16:56,272 He said, 238 00:16:56,348 --> 00:17:01,251 "Maggie, I haven't got much, love, but this little box is worth a fortune." 239 00:17:02,755 --> 00:17:05,087 That's all he said. 240 00:17:05,958 --> 00:17:08,392 How could it be a fake and worth a fortune? 241 00:17:08,460 --> 00:17:11,020 He said he would explain one day then... 242 00:17:13,599 --> 00:17:16,363 Did Sam ever tell you about any of his deals? 243 00:17:18,270 --> 00:17:22,070 Shady deals, you mean? No. 244 00:17:23,175 --> 00:17:26,372 You know Sam and me, we married late. 245 00:17:26,445 --> 00:17:29,846 He never talked about his work and I never asked. 246 00:17:31,050 --> 00:17:35,851 I'm not as innocent as he thought. I knew he was a forger. 247 00:17:35,921 --> 00:17:38,253 - Copyist, love. - Same thing. 248 00:17:38,323 --> 00:17:40,086 Never knock a copyist. 249 00:17:41,160 --> 00:17:44,288 Even the great Turner himself started out as one. 250 00:17:44,363 --> 00:17:48,094 And his copies are now worth more than the originals. 251 00:17:48,167 --> 00:17:51,136 Was there anyone suspicious hanging around? 252 00:17:51,203 --> 00:17:54,195 Perhaps someone you didn't recognize at the funeral? 253 00:17:54,273 --> 00:17:57,401 - No. - Have you had any visitors? 254 00:17:57,476 --> 00:17:59,637 No. 255 00:17:59,711 --> 00:18:01,941 Well, there was the priest. 256 00:18:02,014 --> 00:18:05,245 - Priest? - Old friend of Sam's. 257 00:18:05,317 --> 00:18:09,879 Said he wanted to pay his respects, offer me solace. 258 00:18:23,802 --> 00:18:25,963 Charlie! A word in your ear? 259 00:18:27,039 --> 00:18:29,633 You've got a flaming nerve showing your face round here 260 00:18:29,708 --> 00:18:32,336 after the bloody stroke you pulled the other day. 261 00:18:32,411 --> 00:18:35,938 Now fair's fair, you were only there to see me get spread across the walls. 262 00:18:36,014 --> 00:18:38,141 Sorry about the tie, I'll pay for the dry cleaning. 263 00:18:38,217 --> 00:18:40,617 Arnold's not through with you yet, not by a long chalk. 264 00:18:40,686 --> 00:18:45,282 So it's some consolation to me that there is still a wall waiting for you to be spread across. 265 00:18:45,357 --> 00:18:49,350 Then you better pay for my dry cleaning. Can I ask you something? 266 00:18:49,428 --> 00:18:51,794 It depends. 267 00:18:51,864 --> 00:18:55,129 Sam Wendell's widow, she sent some stuff in for auction. 268 00:18:55,200 --> 00:18:57,862 That's right, went through a couple of days ago. 269 00:18:57,936 --> 00:19:01,235 Nothing very spectacular, considering Sam's reputation. 270 00:19:01,306 --> 00:19:05,470 Did anybody pay particular attention to the gear, any one person buy a lot of the stuff? 271 00:19:14,887 --> 00:19:17,185 - Mr. Gimbert. - (Lovejoy) Hello, Fred. 272 00:19:17,256 --> 00:19:18,314 Morning, Lovejoy. 273 00:19:18,390 --> 00:19:21,826 That Wendell lot, did most of it go to one bidder? 274 00:19:21,894 --> 00:19:23,122 I don't think so. 275 00:19:23,195 --> 00:19:27,359 Here and there, I seem to recall. I'll look it up in the book. 276 00:19:27,432 --> 00:19:32,893 You can check but I think there was a bloke showing a lot of interest before the auction. 277 00:19:32,971 --> 00:19:34,768 Yeah, he was a priest. 278 00:19:37,309 --> 00:19:39,800 Helen, my favorite alibi, can I buy you a drink? 279 00:19:39,878 --> 00:19:42,540 Don't, I'm not in the mood. I'm having a terrible day, 280 00:19:42,614 --> 00:19:45,583 I've got a splitting headache, I've got to collect all this junk. 281 00:19:45,651 --> 00:19:47,642 Oh, and just to make my life perfect, 282 00:19:47,719 --> 00:19:50,483 I've been ripped off by a wretched little man in a dog collar. 283 00:19:50,556 --> 00:19:52,922 - Dog collar? - Yes, he's a priest. 284 00:20:03,302 --> 00:20:04,769 Not again. 285 00:20:19,084 --> 00:20:22,417 Well, another exciting day comes to an end. 286 00:20:22,487 --> 00:20:24,318 When I leave your employ, Lovejoy, 287 00:20:24,389 --> 00:20:28,792 I'm gonna know nothing at all about antiques but I'll make a really good filing clerk. 288 00:20:28,860 --> 00:20:30,725 Your services are indispensable, Eric. 289 00:20:30,796 --> 00:20:32,821 Oh, you know that spare tire I put on for you? 290 00:20:32,898 --> 00:20:35,196 - A superb job. - Flat. 291 00:20:35,267 --> 00:20:38,065 Oh, no! That means I've got to fork out for a new one. 292 00:20:38,136 --> 00:20:41,196 And I'll have to resume my duty as a chauffeur. 293 00:20:41,273 --> 00:20:44,470 Don't complain, Eric, I'm making you a superb supper. 294 00:20:44,543 --> 00:20:47,444 - Are you? - Yeah. How you like your fried bread? 295 00:20:52,784 --> 00:20:54,877 - What is it? - An eclipse. 296 00:20:56,321 --> 00:20:57,618 (Banging on door) 297 00:20:58,290 --> 00:21:00,520 (Whispers) You don't know who I am or where I am. 298 00:21:00,592 --> 00:21:02,116 (Banging on door) 299 00:21:02,194 --> 00:21:04,128 - Well, where are you then? - Not here. 300 00:21:04,196 --> 00:21:05,458 (Banging continues) 301 00:21:13,538 --> 00:21:15,802 - Who are you? - Eric. 302 00:21:15,874 --> 00:21:17,307 And you? 303 00:21:17,376 --> 00:21:20,243 Never mind who I am. Where's Lovejoy? 304 00:21:20,312 --> 00:21:22,280 Oh, he's not here. He's gone away. 305 00:21:22,347 --> 00:21:23,837 His car's here. 306 00:21:23,915 --> 00:21:27,146 Oh, well, he had a puncture, you see, and he, uh, had to take the bus. 307 00:21:27,219 --> 00:21:30,882 - Bus? To where? - Up north. He's, uh, gone to a sale. 308 00:21:30,956 --> 00:21:34,619 In a stately home. An auction in a stately home. 309 00:21:34,693 --> 00:21:36,285 In Scotland. 310 00:21:36,361 --> 00:21:40,297 - When will he be back? - Well, it's hard to say. A day or two. 311 00:21:40,365 --> 00:21:42,162 They've got the snow plows out. 312 00:21:42,234 --> 00:21:44,327 (Arnold) Snow plows? 313 00:21:45,237 --> 00:21:46,670 It's summer. 314 00:21:47,572 --> 00:21:48,596 Not in Scotland. 315 00:21:51,743 --> 00:21:54,371 Well, you tell him I'm looking for him. 316 00:21:55,447 --> 00:21:58,280 All right. Shall I say who called? 317 00:21:58,350 --> 00:21:59,783 He'll know. 318 00:22:06,792 --> 00:22:08,350 (Whispers) Very good, Eric. 319 00:22:08,427 --> 00:22:11,396 - Very well handled. - I'm getting used to it with you. 320 00:22:16,702 --> 00:22:19,102 (Phone) 321 00:22:25,711 --> 00:22:28,680 Bury St Edmunds Old People's Twilight Home. 322 00:22:28,747 --> 00:22:31,238 (Man) Is that not Lovejoy Antiques? 323 00:22:31,316 --> 00:22:33,307 Who's this? 324 00:22:33,385 --> 00:22:34,682 My name is Fred Bigelow. 325 00:22:34,753 --> 00:22:37,381 Oh, sorry, Fred, I thought you were someone else. 326 00:22:37,456 --> 00:22:39,981 You lead a very exciting life, Mr. Lovejoy. 327 00:22:40,058 --> 00:22:42,549 Too exciting at times, what can I do for you? 328 00:22:42,627 --> 00:22:47,291 I was over at Dedham this afternoon on an errand for Mr. Gimbert, and I saw him. 329 00:22:47,833 --> 00:22:50,961 - Saw who? - The priest, the one you were asking about. 330 00:22:51,036 --> 00:22:54,665 He's staying at Rosery, As in flowers, not beads. 331 00:22:55,874 --> 00:22:57,501 0h, thanks, Fred. I owe you one. 332 00:23:20,732 --> 00:23:22,131 Good morning. 333 00:23:24,536 --> 00:23:26,936 Good morning, young lady. 334 00:23:27,005 --> 00:23:30,839 I believe you have a colleague of mine staying here, a fellow brother of the cloth? 335 00:23:30,909 --> 00:23:34,072 Oh, yes, Father Peel. I'm afraid he's not in at the moment. 336 00:23:34,146 --> 00:23:36,376 I think he said he'd be back for lunch. 337 00:23:36,448 --> 00:23:37,847 Then perhaps I'll wait. 338 00:23:37,916 --> 00:23:40,316 The lounge is just through there. 339 00:23:41,386 --> 00:23:43,411 - May I have some coffee? - Certainly. 340 00:23:44,489 --> 00:23:46,252 Oh, and a large brandy, please. 341 00:23:47,259 --> 00:23:48,817 - That's funny. - What? 342 00:23:48,894 --> 00:23:51,556 Well father Peel's Catholic and you're Anglican. 343 00:23:51,630 --> 00:23:53,393 Yes? 344 00:23:54,332 --> 00:23:57,028 And we're both members of the ecumenical council. 345 00:23:57,102 --> 00:23:59,036 I'll get your coffee. 346 00:24:27,098 --> 00:24:28,861 (Hooting, tires screeching) 347 00:24:40,078 --> 00:24:42,103 (Hooting) 348 00:25:06,071 --> 00:25:08,335 Well, well, well! 349 00:25:08,406 --> 00:25:11,398 If Father Peel doesn't turn out to be Smiley O'Reilly. 350 00:25:11,476 --> 00:25:13,569 When did they spring you, your holiness? 351 00:25:13,645 --> 00:25:16,045 Last heard of, you were meditating in a cell Chelmsford. 352 00:25:16,114 --> 00:25:19,311 I might have known you'd stick your beak in sometime, Lovejoy. 353 00:25:19,384 --> 00:25:23,718 Robbing widows is a new low even for you. What's the fascination about the box? 354 00:25:23,788 --> 00:25:26,586 - What box? - This box. 355 00:25:27,859 --> 00:25:30,487 What's so special about it? 356 00:25:31,730 --> 00:25:34,927 - That special? - Give. 357 00:25:35,000 --> 00:25:37,264 Now you're not gonna use that, sunshine, 358 00:25:37,335 --> 00:25:39,462 not a third-rate tea leaf like you. 359 00:25:39,538 --> 00:25:41,199 Hand over that box, Lovejoy, 360 00:25:41,273 --> 00:25:43,241 or you'll soon find out. 361 00:25:44,843 --> 00:25:47,141 Didn't realize it meant that much to you. 362 00:25:52,918 --> 00:25:54,180 (Loud bang) 363 00:25:55,554 --> 00:25:56,987 See you at bible class. 364 00:26:03,762 --> 00:26:05,730 Burn rubber, Catchpole! 365 00:26:34,459 --> 00:26:35,585 (Clattering) 366 00:26:49,174 --> 00:26:51,438 Who the hell is this dodgy priest? 367 00:26:51,509 --> 00:26:54,808 Smiley O'Reilly. Cheerful little soul. 368 00:26:55,981 --> 00:26:59,417 Been a guest of Her Majesty for the last three years. Thanks. 369 00:26:59,484 --> 00:27:02,749 He's the kind of fellow who'd take money from a collection box. 370 00:27:04,990 --> 00:27:09,689 Called a foreigner, when a forger makes an extra one for himself. 371 00:27:09,761 --> 00:27:12,195 Why was he so keen to get his hands on it? 372 00:27:12,263 --> 00:27:16,996 I don't know. It must be drastic if a toerag like Smiley is using a shooter. 373 00:27:17,068 --> 00:27:21,767 Take that dog collar off, Lovejoy. The saintly look doesn't suit you. 374 00:27:21,840 --> 00:27:23,398 Really? 375 00:27:23,475 --> 00:27:26,308 (Gentle music) 376 00:27:31,349 --> 00:27:32,680 (Music continues) 377 00:27:32,751 --> 00:27:35,083 It's Bach. 378 00:27:35,153 --> 00:27:37,815 - Bach? - Mm. 379 00:27:37,889 --> 00:27:39,948 Why on earth would Sam choose Bach? 380 00:27:40,025 --> 00:27:42,425 Bach, Bach, Black Sheep was more his line. 381 00:27:43,762 --> 00:27:47,391 Well, maybe he wanted something to match the beauty of his craftsmanship. 382 00:27:47,465 --> 00:27:50,263 - What's the name of it? - Oh, I know it. 383 00:27:51,236 --> 00:27:53,761 Oh, it's on the tip of my tongue. 384 00:27:53,838 --> 00:27:55,829 Oh, it's lovely, isn't it? 385 00:27:55,907 --> 00:27:58,501 Um... 386 00:27:58,576 --> 00:28:00,601 Sleepers Awake. 387 00:28:00,679 --> 00:28:02,112 Sleepers Awake? 388 00:28:02,180 --> 00:28:04,512 Yes, it's the chorale from Sleepers Awake. 389 00:28:04,582 --> 00:28:08,074 Sleepers, the crafty old sod. 390 00:28:08,153 --> 00:28:14,991 Sleepers are antiques that have disappeared just drifted away like a gob of spit in a storm. 391 00:28:17,595 --> 00:28:21,463 One minute there they are all neatly catalogued, next minute just a vague memory. 392 00:28:21,533 --> 00:28:23,660 Thousands of antiques must become mislaid. 393 00:28:23,735 --> 00:28:28,104 Mislaid, buried, stolen, melted down, vandalized, 394 00:28:28,173 --> 00:28:30,869 deposited in vaults, worn away, lent, forgotten. 395 00:28:30,942 --> 00:28:34,343 The difference is that sleepers are deliberately hidden usually because they're hot. 396 00:28:34,412 --> 00:28:38,371 Oh! Finally discovered when their values rocketed. 397 00:28:38,450 --> 00:28:41,112 Could this be the fortune Sam told his wife about? 398 00:28:41,186 --> 00:28:42,949 Cunning old fart. 399 00:28:43,021 --> 00:28:45,581 Question is, what are they and where are they? 400 00:28:45,657 --> 00:28:47,318 Hot water, madam? 401 00:28:49,294 --> 00:28:50,921 Thank you, Mrs. Cameron. 402 00:28:51,963 --> 00:28:53,828 You do that deliberately. 403 00:28:58,770 --> 00:29:01,671 Any chance of a discount on one green apple? 404 00:29:01,740 --> 00:29:06,677 - Hello, there! You help yourself, my love. - How is it going, Maggie? 405 00:29:06,745 --> 00:29:09,441 It's not easy. Can't pretend it is. 406 00:29:09,514 --> 00:29:13,382 - I'll manage. - Perhaps this will cheer you up a bit. 407 00:29:13,451 --> 00:29:15,942 You got it back! You're an angel. 408 00:29:16,020 --> 00:29:19,387 I'm on their side. Can I hang on to it for a few days? 409 00:29:19,457 --> 00:29:21,448 Whatever you think fit, Lovejoy. 410 00:29:21,526 --> 00:29:24,495 Listen, I want you to try to remember something. 411 00:29:24,562 --> 00:29:28,191 When Sam gave you this box, what was he working on? 412 00:29:28,266 --> 00:29:32,259 I do remember. He was working at that big house near Bursford. 413 00:29:32,337 --> 00:29:35,898 He left after the fire. The house had a fire. 414 00:29:35,974 --> 00:29:38,943 It was a week or two after that he gave me this. 415 00:29:39,010 --> 00:29:41,638 - Here, are you on to something? - Hope so. 416 00:29:41,713 --> 00:29:44,079 I hope there's something in it for your retirement. 417 00:29:44,149 --> 00:29:46,208 Ah, that would be lovely. 418 00:29:46,284 --> 00:29:49,776 I realized today I'm getting a bit old to be on the fruit. 419 00:29:49,854 --> 00:29:52,288 Not the same without Sam at home. 420 00:29:57,495 --> 00:30:02,194 Oh, I know the place. Owned by a woman called Mattock. 421 00:30:02,267 --> 00:30:06,135 Oh, yes. Oh, a frightful woman. 422 00:30:06,204 --> 00:30:08,672 We were once in the same fundraising committee. 423 00:30:08,740 --> 00:30:11,231 Oh, very overbearing and wore far too much mascara. 424 00:30:11,309 --> 00:30:13,777 It doesn't make her a bad fundraiser. 425 00:30:13,845 --> 00:30:16,370 I believe she had an affair with the treasurer. 426 00:30:16,447 --> 00:30:20,349 It destroyed his marriage and he was a terribly nice man from Saxmundham, 427 00:30:20,418 --> 00:30:22,943 with a wife and three small children. 428 00:30:23,021 --> 00:30:26,047 She's got quite a reputation as a man-eater. 429 00:30:26,124 --> 00:30:28,991 Mm, sounds right up your street, Lovejoy 430 00:30:31,863 --> 00:30:33,524 Duty calls. 431 00:30:49,614 --> 00:30:53,744 Lovejoy? It's an interesting name. 432 00:30:54,752 --> 00:30:56,242 Sotheby's? 433 00:30:57,322 --> 00:30:59,347 That's the, uh, wrong card. 434 00:31:11,336 --> 00:31:14,828 Well, I'm all yours. What can I do for you? 435 00:31:14,906 --> 00:31:17,534 I believe you had a fire here some years ago? 436 00:31:17,609 --> 00:31:18,769 Yes. 437 00:31:18,843 --> 00:31:21,607 Alas! It destroyed the drawing room. 438 00:31:21,679 --> 00:31:24,409 Along with some family treasures. 439 00:31:24,482 --> 00:31:27,918 Poor Caroline was trapped in the next room at the time. 440 00:31:27,986 --> 00:31:31,649 - Your daughter? - My dog, a borzoi. 441 00:31:32,223 --> 00:31:37,160 The fireman only just got her out in time. She was a nervous wreck for weeks. 442 00:31:38,162 --> 00:31:42,963 Ah, George! George, two large Scotches, please. 443 00:31:43,034 --> 00:31:44,729 There's a good chap. 444 00:31:46,871 --> 00:31:48,839 Do you remember what was destroyed? 445 00:31:49,841 --> 00:31:53,402 Some silver broaches, a De Winter watercolor, 446 00:31:53,478 --> 00:31:56,379 Scholtz clock, snuff boxes, other silverware 447 00:31:56,447 --> 00:31:58,540 William III beautiful plate, Derby porcelain. 448 00:31:58,616 --> 00:32:01,414 Oh, and a small Constable, nothing very exciting. 449 00:32:03,688 --> 00:32:05,246 Thank you, George. 450 00:32:07,392 --> 00:32:09,019 Thank you, George. 451 00:32:10,728 --> 00:32:15,324 The police made their inquiries. No one knows how the fire started. 452 00:32:15,400 --> 00:32:17,834 The insurance coughed up and as far as I'm concerned, 453 00:32:17,902 --> 00:32:20,427 the whole affair is over and done with. 454 00:32:21,172 --> 00:32:23,936 - Won't you join me? - Oh. 455 00:32:25,810 --> 00:32:28,404 Where do you fit into this, Lovejoy? 456 00:32:28,479 --> 00:32:31,414 Your card said antiques, not arson. 457 00:32:33,151 --> 00:32:36,678 What if I were to tell you your things weren't burned? 458 00:32:37,755 --> 00:32:39,245 That's impossible. 459 00:32:39,324 --> 00:32:43,055 The room was completely destroyed, they even found the damaged remains of them. 460 00:32:43,127 --> 00:32:44,424 It made me quite ill. 461 00:32:44,495 --> 00:32:46,292 You're sure they were the originals? 462 00:32:46,364 --> 00:32:49,959 Of course, I'm not interested in the second rate. 463 00:32:50,034 --> 00:32:54,334 I should say not. Not Derby porcelain. 464 00:32:55,306 --> 00:32:59,902 Scholtz clock, William III pewter plate that could buy me a new cottage, a Constable... 465 00:32:59,978 --> 00:33:02,845 - Irreplaceable! - Yes. 466 00:33:03,648 --> 00:33:05,411 Irreplaceable indeed. 467 00:33:07,518 --> 00:33:09,816 These things really turn you on, don't they? 468 00:33:09,887 --> 00:33:14,051 They're exquisite, beautiful, crammed with soul, love. 469 00:33:14,125 --> 00:33:17,788 They resist devaluation, inflation, war, plague, famine. 470 00:33:17,862 --> 00:33:20,490 I mean... Look, take that Sheraton. 471 00:33:22,333 --> 00:33:26,531 It would be like resting your bum on a kneeling bishop. 472 00:33:27,605 --> 00:33:29,573 How excitingly put. 473 00:33:34,112 --> 00:33:38,276 Are you this passionate about everything you embrace, Lovejoy? 474 00:33:39,350 --> 00:33:41,011 Well, I try to be. 475 00:33:42,186 --> 00:33:46,486 George, could we have some tea now, please? 476 00:33:49,193 --> 00:33:51,218 Chirpy boy, George. 477 00:33:51,295 --> 00:33:54,025 - Very possessive, I'm afraid. - Oh. 478 00:33:54,098 --> 00:33:57,625 I'm sure he thinks your going to take advantage of me. 479 00:33:57,702 --> 00:33:59,897 Why would George think a thing like that? 480 00:33:59,971 --> 00:34:04,237 (Laughs) I can't imagine. 481 00:34:59,497 --> 00:35:01,055 (Siren blares) 482 00:35:03,634 --> 00:35:05,727 Oh, it's you again. 483 00:35:07,405 --> 00:35:09,066 What do you want this time? 484 00:35:10,041 --> 00:35:11,406 Hello, darling. 485 00:35:11,476 --> 00:35:14,912 You're no vicar, I could tell by the way you were eyeing me up. 486 00:35:14,979 --> 00:35:18,972 All that commotion you caused! A right shifty pair, you and Father Peel. 487 00:35:19,050 --> 00:35:20,711 I take it he's moved out of the hotel? 488 00:35:20,785 --> 00:35:22,844 Disappeared without paying the bill. 489 00:35:24,055 --> 00:35:27,821 That's disgraceful. I shall have to have a word with his cardinal. 490 00:35:30,361 --> 00:35:32,420 (Organ playing) 491 00:35:59,357 --> 00:36:01,154 Sleepers Awake! 492 00:36:03,961 --> 00:36:06,327 (Jane) It was there under my nose all the timel 493 00:36:06,397 --> 00:36:08,456 Slow down a minute, Jane. What was? 494 00:36:08,533 --> 00:36:11,764 - Samuel Pemberton in our church. - (Lovejoy) In your church? 495 00:36:11,836 --> 00:36:13,565 Exactly. 496 00:36:13,638 --> 00:36:17,472 There's a small plaque with his name and dates of birth and death. 497 00:36:17,542 --> 00:36:21,876 I've never noticed it before because there's always flowers in front of it. 498 00:36:21,946 --> 00:36:26,542 Then as if that wasn't enough, I spotted a stone set in to the floor. 499 00:36:26,617 --> 00:36:30,314 - It's obviously been recently restored. - By Sam Wendell? 500 00:36:30,388 --> 00:36:34,791 I can't be sure of that but it's got just two words on it. 501 00:36:34,859 --> 00:36:38,226 - Yes? - Sleepers Awake. 502 00:36:39,297 --> 00:36:41,561 I must go now, hope that's been of some help. 503 00:36:41,632 --> 00:36:42,929 Bye. 504 00:36:44,635 --> 00:36:46,603 (Chatter and laughter) 505 00:36:59,584 --> 00:37:01,381 (Owl hoots) 506 00:37:07,959 --> 00:37:09,688 (Whispers) Where's Tinker? 507 00:37:11,762 --> 00:37:15,664 - (Thud) - What's that? 508 00:37:17,168 --> 00:37:18,430 Mm? 509 00:37:25,309 --> 00:37:29,143 Her ladyship's having banquet by the look of it. Very swish. 510 00:37:37,822 --> 00:37:41,588 I'm going to Houston later this month, trying to persuade Jane to come with me. 511 00:37:41,659 --> 00:37:46,255 - Not very keen though, are you, darling? - Because it's such a frightful place. 512 00:37:46,330 --> 00:37:48,992 You could take me to New York if you like, I'd adore that. 513 00:38:11,589 --> 00:38:14,752 That fifth Scotch made me playful. 514 00:38:34,011 --> 00:38:37,037 (Eric) There's a strange atmosphere of departed spirits in here. 515 00:38:37,114 --> 00:38:39,412 - That's Tinker. - (Tinker hiccups) 516 00:38:41,185 --> 00:38:43,813 Behind the flowers, Jane said. 517 00:38:45,122 --> 00:38:46,919 - Lovejoy? - What? 518 00:38:55,366 --> 00:38:58,130 Pemberton. He made the original snuff boxes. 519 00:38:58,202 --> 00:39:00,329 Sam Wendell copied and gave to his wife. 520 00:39:00,404 --> 00:39:02,895 - Is he buried here then? - No, of course not. 521 00:39:02,973 --> 00:39:05,203 He was born, lived and died in Birmingham. 522 00:39:05,276 --> 00:39:07,767 This is Sam Wendell's work. Eric, move. 523 00:39:12,450 --> 00:39:14,475 Tink? 524 00:39:14,552 --> 00:39:17,350 To the crypt. Tools, Eric. 525 00:39:55,426 --> 00:39:58,020 - They're coffins! - (Tinker hiccups) 526 00:39:58,095 --> 00:40:00,222 Oh, sleeping beauties. 527 00:40:09,006 --> 00:40:12,305 Sam's ticket to the south of France. 528 00:40:12,376 --> 00:40:17,837 Thank you, gentlemen. You've saved me such a lot of graft. 529 00:40:17,915 --> 00:40:21,874 Begorrah! If it isn't Smiley O'Reilly. Wrong church, Father. 530 00:40:21,952 --> 00:40:23,920 Oh, the right one, I think. 531 00:40:30,961 --> 00:40:34,124 Oh, yes, definitely the right one. 532 00:40:49,580 --> 00:40:51,343 God bless you all. 533 00:40:57,588 --> 00:40:59,988 - Up? - Up. 534 00:41:30,454 --> 00:41:32,786 Anyone for a spot of campanology? 535 00:41:32,857 --> 00:41:33,846 (Laughter) 536 00:41:33,924 --> 00:41:37,257 The point is, he had the shares in the briefcase all the time. 537 00:41:37,328 --> 00:41:39,592 (Laughter) 538 00:41:39,663 --> 00:41:44,726 - (Bells chime) - Rather a late service. 539 00:41:44,802 --> 00:41:47,566 If I didn't know better, I'd think it was midnight mass. 540 00:41:53,277 --> 00:41:55,142 I'll come with you. 541 00:42:04,255 --> 00:42:06,416 (Thunder rumbles) 542 00:42:14,298 --> 00:42:16,266 Village hooligans, I expect. 543 00:42:17,034 --> 00:42:21,027 - Should Alexander have taken a weapon? - He took Mrs. Cameron. 544 00:42:28,913 --> 00:42:31,609 What's happening? Are you all right? 545 00:42:31,682 --> 00:42:32,842 Yeah. 546 00:42:32,917 --> 00:42:34,145 (Lovejoy) Ahem. 547 00:42:36,921 --> 00:42:39,082 Any chance of a brandy and a mint? 548 00:42:44,862 --> 00:42:46,489 (Snoring) 549 00:42:50,467 --> 00:42:52,367 (Thunder rumbles) 550 00:42:55,439 --> 00:42:56,906 (Phone) 551 00:43:00,444 --> 00:43:03,572 - Oxton 299. - (Eric) Is Lovejoy there? 552 00:43:03,647 --> 00:43:07,174 One moment please. Mr. Lovejoy? 553 00:43:11,455 --> 00:43:12,854 Yes, Eric? 554 00:43:12,923 --> 00:43:15,357 You were right, Lovejoy. His van's packed outside. 555 00:43:15,426 --> 00:43:17,053 I'm on my way. 556 00:43:18,128 --> 00:43:20,096 A lovely evening, Mrs. C. 557 00:43:24,101 --> 00:43:28,595 All right, I'll go it alone from here. Your dad would be really pleased if I landed you in jail. 558 00:43:28,672 --> 00:43:31,903 - Well, I'm here if you need me. - OK. 559 00:43:31,976 --> 00:43:35,070 Oh, I've got to be home by midnight. 560 00:43:58,102 --> 00:43:59,763 We must do this again. 561 00:44:00,838 --> 00:44:03,568 Evening all. 562 00:44:03,641 --> 00:44:05,939 You don't know when to back off, do you, Lovejoy? 563 00:44:06,377 --> 00:44:08,971 Put that away, Father, you couldn't frighten a nervous nun. 564 00:44:09,046 --> 00:44:11,139 You don't think I'd come here alone, do you? 565 00:44:14,184 --> 00:44:16,049 Do as he says. 566 00:44:17,054 --> 00:44:21,548 Thank you. Now I think we should all sit down and discuss this business over a drink. 567 00:44:21,625 --> 00:44:23,286 Usual, George. 568 00:44:23,360 --> 00:44:28,525 Well, partners. We are the proud owners of a fortune in valuables. 569 00:44:28,599 --> 00:44:32,035 Wrong, Lovejoy, I'm the owner. 570 00:44:32,102 --> 00:44:35,435 Oh, come off it, you've already had a lot of money out of them from the insurance. 571 00:44:35,506 --> 00:44:37,940 Mind you, I can't blame you for the fiddle. 572 00:44:38,008 --> 00:44:40,408 The upkeep of this place must be crippling. 573 00:44:41,845 --> 00:44:46,612 I gather that they are heading for the culture-crazy American market. 574 00:44:46,684 --> 00:44:49,448 Wow, providences too. 575 00:44:50,521 --> 00:44:55,254 This will ensure you get top whack. The Yanks love family trees. 576 00:44:55,325 --> 00:44:57,691 You think you boxed clever, didn't you? 577 00:44:57,761 --> 00:44:59,285 You meddling bastard. 578 00:44:59,363 --> 00:45:03,094 You could have picked somebody with a little more class to do your snooping. 579 00:45:03,167 --> 00:45:05,135 Good help is hard to find. 580 00:45:06,036 --> 00:45:10,234 - Even Sam betrayed me. - Yes, I wonder why he did that. 581 00:45:10,307 --> 00:45:12,741 Sam was an antique snob. 582 00:45:12,810 --> 00:45:17,975 He was happy to take his share of the insurance but he loved antiques for their own sake... 583 00:45:19,183 --> 00:45:22,050 while I am capable of loving only their value. 584 00:45:22,119 --> 00:45:25,885 So he hid them to stop you ferrying them abroad. 585 00:45:26,490 --> 00:45:28,981 I prefer to think of his motive as greed. 586 00:45:29,793 --> 00:45:32,227 That's something we both understand, Lovejoy. 587 00:45:33,997 --> 00:45:35,624 Everyone has their price. 588 00:45:37,334 --> 00:45:42,397 Quite. What's yours? 589 00:45:42,473 --> 00:45:44,464 My pick of the lovelies. 590 00:45:44,541 --> 00:45:47,738 We'd have to be friggin' idiots to agree to that. 591 00:45:47,811 --> 00:45:49,676 Then it's a deal. Cheers, George. 592 00:45:49,747 --> 00:45:53,308 No way. There's no bloody way we're chopping this with Lovejoy. 593 00:45:53,383 --> 00:45:54,611 Oh, yes, you are, Padre. 594 00:46:13,604 --> 00:46:15,572 Hey, watch that! 595 00:46:24,314 --> 00:46:26,805 It was a fake anyway, darling. 596 00:46:35,592 --> 00:46:37,025 Oi! 597 00:46:39,129 --> 00:46:40,960 (Siren) 598 00:46:50,140 --> 00:46:51,266 Lovejoy! 599 00:46:52,142 --> 00:46:56,806 Well, well. Your seedy little self just happens to be here, I suppose. 600 00:46:58,182 --> 00:46:59,979 What's the problem, Sarge, poachers? 601 00:47:00,050 --> 00:47:01,813 We just had a phone call. 602 00:47:01,885 --> 00:47:04,820 It seems you've found some missing valuables. 603 00:47:04,888 --> 00:47:07,516 I presume you were bringing them in. 604 00:47:07,591 --> 00:47:09,786 Would you believe me if I said yes? 605 00:47:18,402 --> 00:47:21,371 We've got a few questions we want to ask you lot. 606 00:47:22,639 --> 00:47:24,630 And especially you, Smiley. 607 00:47:25,709 --> 00:47:28,143 Shoplifting, impersonation, 608 00:47:28,212 --> 00:47:32,740 leaving a hotel without paying, breaking and entering, 609 00:47:32,816 --> 00:47:35,580 possession of unlicensed firearm. 610 00:47:35,652 --> 00:47:39,884 Oh, you've been a very naughty boy, Father. 611 00:47:45,062 --> 00:47:48,361 By the way, who tipped you off? 612 00:47:48,999 --> 00:47:50,591 Anonymous phone call. 613 00:47:50,667 --> 00:47:52,635 Yes, seemed to know quite a lot about it. 614 00:47:52,703 --> 00:47:57,140 Faces, names, times. Very well informed she was. 615 00:47:58,375 --> 00:47:59,808 She? 616 00:48:02,279 --> 00:48:04,179 (Lovejoy) I still don't know why you interfered. 617 00:48:04,248 --> 00:48:08,582 - I had it all sewn up and then the law arrived. - (Jane) I was only trying to help. 618 00:48:08,652 --> 00:48:12,486 I could cope with it, I've been in more hot water than a tea bag. 619 00:48:12,556 --> 00:48:14,683 I was worried about you. 620 00:48:14,758 --> 00:48:19,525 It's easy to cope with a pair of third-raters like Smiley O'Reilly and Gormless George. 621 00:48:19,596 --> 00:48:21,223 I wasn't worried about them. 622 00:48:21,298 --> 00:48:23,425 It was that ageing nympho Cecilia Mattock. 623 00:48:25,936 --> 00:48:28,302 That's very noble of you, Lovejoy. 624 00:48:28,372 --> 00:48:31,671 Helping Sam's widow and expecting nothing from it. 625 00:48:32,442 --> 00:48:37,709 Well, doing a good turn now and again gives one a warm glow, like Cuban mahogany. 626 00:48:38,215 --> 00:48:40,240 And you're full of surprises, Lovejoy. 627 00:48:40,317 --> 00:48:42,285 Oh, thank you, Tinker dear. 628 00:48:45,122 --> 00:48:48,216 Tink. Can you, erm... 629 00:48:49,359 --> 00:48:53,159 hang on to these? Managed to pocket them in the panic. Get a price on them. 630 00:48:58,702 --> 00:49:00,932 You had me worried there for a minute, Lovejoy. 631 00:49:01,004 --> 00:49:02,835 Thought you were going soft. 632 00:49:04,074 --> 00:49:07,305 You should have seen Mrs. Wendell's face when she got Sam's snuff box back. 633 00:49:07,377 --> 00:49:09,208 She was so pleased. 634 00:49:09,279 --> 00:49:11,110 So she should be! It's the original. 635 00:49:12,215 --> 00:49:15,844 Samuel Pemberton, 1779 to 1813. 636 00:49:15,919 --> 00:49:17,511 That's right. 637 00:49:17,587 --> 00:49:18,747 Lovejoy? 638 00:49:18,822 --> 00:49:20,517 (Laughs) 639 00:49:20,590 --> 00:49:21,921 (Jane laughs) 640 00:49:23,760 --> 00:49:26,285 (Snuff box plays tune) 641 00:49:33,570 --> 00:49:35,231 (Arnold) Lovejoy!