1 00:00:01,767 --> 00:00:03,299 ♪ ♪ 2 00:00:03,300 --> 00:00:04,532 Barnabus has got his new job. 3 00:00:04,533 --> 00:00:06,366 You're always up to something different. 4 00:00:06,367 --> 00:00:07,966 But me, every day's the same. 5 00:00:07,967 --> 00:00:10,132 ♪ ♪ 6 00:00:10,133 --> 00:00:11,966 I thought you'd hired me to work on an actual case. 7 00:00:11,967 --> 00:00:13,666 This is the job I'll hire you to do. 8 00:00:13,667 --> 00:00:14,699 Do it or don't do it. 9 00:00:14,700 --> 00:00:16,566 I'm trying my best to do as he asks, 10 00:00:16,567 --> 00:00:18,199 forge a working relationship. 11 00:00:18,200 --> 00:00:21,166 On behalf of Scotland Yard, I would like to welcome you all 12 00:00:21,167 --> 00:00:22,632 to our new clerical office. 13 00:00:22,633 --> 00:00:24,332 I look forward to working with you. 14 00:00:24,333 --> 00:00:27,433 ♪ ♪ 15 00:00:28,533 --> 00:00:33,332 ♪ ♪ 16 00:00:33,333 --> 00:00:35,766 (thunder claps) 17 00:00:35,767 --> 00:00:38,432 (whimpering) 18 00:00:38,433 --> 00:00:39,467 (click) 19 00:00:40,900 --> 00:00:45,200 ♪ ♪ 20 00:00:51,000 --> 00:00:54,567 ♪ ♪ 21 00:00:56,933 --> 00:00:59,932 (bell ringing) 22 00:00:59,933 --> 00:01:01,500 (footsteps approaching) 23 00:01:02,600 --> 00:01:03,999 I'll do that. 24 00:01:04,000 --> 00:01:05,999 Last time you did the laundry, you flooded the kitchen. 25 00:01:06,000 --> 00:01:08,499 I'll do it after work. 26 00:01:08,500 --> 00:01:11,733 You're going to be late. I know, I know. 27 00:01:13,033 --> 00:01:15,866 You look nice. Thank you! 28 00:01:15,867 --> 00:01:19,066 How are things at Scotland Yard? Wonderful. 29 00:01:19,067 --> 00:01:21,232 Inspector Blake is such a gentleman and so considerate. 30 00:01:21,233 --> 00:01:23,133 Quite the nicest person I've worked for. 31 00:01:24,133 --> 00:01:25,432 Thank you for that. 32 00:01:25,433 --> 00:01:28,099 You don't count. Again, thank you. 33 00:01:28,100 --> 00:01:29,966 Oh, I'll do them. 34 00:01:29,967 --> 00:01:32,232 And yes, I'll do them properly. 35 00:01:32,233 --> 00:01:34,332 Now, get your things and go. 36 00:01:34,333 --> 00:01:36,132 But... Coat, hat, bag... now. 37 00:01:36,133 --> 00:01:37,766 Good morning, my dear. 38 00:01:37,767 --> 00:01:42,066 Oh, Barnabus, I'm so sorry, I don't have time for breakfast. 39 00:01:42,067 --> 00:01:44,266 I need to be in early today... so much to do. 40 00:01:44,267 --> 00:01:46,666 This is the third time this week we will miss breakfast together. 41 00:01:46,667 --> 00:01:48,599 And it is the cornerstone of our day. 42 00:01:48,600 --> 00:01:50,566 There's tea in the pot, bread and jam on the table. 43 00:01:50,567 --> 00:01:51,933 Lizzie will keep you company. 44 00:01:53,800 --> 00:01:54,800 Mm! 45 00:01:54,801 --> 00:01:59,833 ♪ ♪ 46 00:02:01,333 --> 00:02:02,333 Miss Scarlet. 47 00:02:02,334 --> 00:02:04,067 Mr. Potts. 48 00:02:06,400 --> 00:02:08,000 (sighs) 49 00:02:11,200 --> 00:02:13,832 I've never seen Ivy this happy, Mr. Potts. 50 00:02:13,833 --> 00:02:15,900 So we will have to make adjustments. 51 00:02:19,500 --> 00:02:21,699 I am aware of that. 52 00:02:21,700 --> 00:02:24,332 (sighs) 53 00:02:24,333 --> 00:02:27,199 I do not wish to be seen as a stick-in-the-mud, 54 00:02:27,200 --> 00:02:29,532 but I am a man of routine. 55 00:02:29,533 --> 00:02:31,966 Because without routine, Miss Scarlet, 56 00:02:31,967 --> 00:02:34,367 there is anarchy. 57 00:02:36,033 --> 00:02:38,499 Well, I have a very busy day ahead of me. 58 00:02:38,500 --> 00:02:40,299 Clarence is visiting his mother for a few days, 59 00:02:40,300 --> 00:02:41,699 and I'll be alone in the office. 60 00:02:41,700 --> 00:02:43,666 So perhaps I can trouble you 61 00:02:43,667 --> 00:02:45,999 for one more break in your routine? 62 00:02:46,000 --> 00:02:47,999 To assist me with the dishes. 63 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:50,166 Miss Scarlet, I am yet to take my morning tea, 64 00:02:50,167 --> 00:02:52,832 let alone peruse the latest headlines. 65 00:02:52,833 --> 00:02:56,199 Mr. Potts, if we work together, 66 00:02:56,200 --> 00:02:58,399 then Ivy will be free this evening to give you time 67 00:02:58,400 --> 00:03:01,466 and attention, rather than doing the washing up. 68 00:03:01,467 --> 00:03:04,166 ♪ ♪ 69 00:03:04,167 --> 00:03:05,432 Very well. 70 00:03:05,433 --> 00:03:08,499 But I have a specific method 71 00:03:08,500 --> 00:03:10,766 when it comes to the cleaning of dishes, 72 00:03:10,767 --> 00:03:14,066 which I must insist we adhere to. 73 00:03:14,067 --> 00:03:18,066 Right. (exhales): Right, indeed. 74 00:03:18,067 --> 00:03:20,032 Uh, I do confess, 75 00:03:20,033 --> 00:03:22,132 it's been difficult to tear myself away 76 00:03:22,133 --> 00:03:24,599 from this morning's news. 77 00:03:24,600 --> 00:03:27,666 The front-page stories are grimly compelling. 78 00:03:27,667 --> 00:03:30,266 Are you aware of the Thames Reaper? 79 00:03:30,267 --> 00:03:31,866 I am, indeed. 80 00:03:31,867 --> 00:03:34,332 I've been following the story with great interest. 81 00:03:34,333 --> 00:03:38,466 Four murders in three short months, and then nothing. Hm. 82 00:03:38,467 --> 00:03:40,899 Until now. 83 00:03:40,900 --> 00:03:43,766 He has written a letter to "The Morning Herald" 84 00:03:43,767 --> 00:03:46,766 advising he plans to kill again. 85 00:03:46,767 --> 00:03:49,232 Goodness. 86 00:03:49,233 --> 00:03:52,632 It sent a chill down my spine when I read 87 00:03:52,633 --> 00:03:54,899 that the Thames Reaper is back. 88 00:03:54,900 --> 00:03:58,532 We will not be safe in our beds until he is caught. 89 00:03:58,533 --> 00:04:01,099 It pains me to say this. 90 00:04:01,100 --> 00:04:04,066 There are times when I truly believe 91 00:04:04,067 --> 00:04:08,699 there is something rotten at the heart of this great nation. 92 00:04:08,700 --> 00:04:10,966 Intriguing. I... 93 00:04:10,967 --> 00:04:13,632 You don't mind if I take this, do you, Mr. Potts? What? 94 00:04:13,633 --> 00:04:16,533 Uh, no, no, Miss Scarlet! Miss Scarlet! (footsteps retreating) 95 00:04:18,867 --> 00:04:19,867 Anarchy! (water splashes) 96 00:04:19,868 --> 00:04:24,133 ♪ ♪ 97 00:04:39,133 --> 00:04:44,967 ♪ ♪ 98 00:04:59,767 --> 00:05:03,267 MAN: Thames Reaper returns! Get your "Morning Herald"! 99 00:05:05,333 --> 00:05:08,399 Read all about it! 100 00:05:08,400 --> 00:05:12,032 (people talking in background, phones ringing) 101 00:05:12,033 --> 00:05:17,332 (typewriters clacking) 102 00:05:17,333 --> 00:05:20,599 (people talking in background, phones ringing) 103 00:05:20,600 --> 00:05:22,066 (knocks softly) BARNES: I think you need to refer back 104 00:05:22,067 --> 00:05:23,732 to what you've said already, indeed. 105 00:05:23,733 --> 00:05:24,733 Mr. Barnes. 106 00:05:24,734 --> 00:05:26,166 (quickly): What? 107 00:05:26,167 --> 00:05:27,932 My name's Eliza Scarlet. 108 00:05:27,933 --> 00:05:30,032 I, I wondered if I might have a moment of your time. 109 00:05:30,033 --> 00:05:31,932 Uh... 110 00:05:31,933 --> 00:05:33,799 1,200 words by 4:00. 111 00:05:33,800 --> 00:05:35,199 1,200? Yes. 112 00:05:35,200 --> 00:05:38,567 Sir. That'll do, Bailey, thank you. 113 00:05:39,633 --> 00:05:41,199 Thank you. 114 00:05:41,200 --> 00:05:43,032 If you're looking for work, 115 00:05:43,033 --> 00:05:45,232 I already have a secretary. 116 00:05:45,233 --> 00:05:47,999 I'm a private detective, Mr. Barnes, 117 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:50,832 and I would very much like to help your newspaper 118 00:05:50,833 --> 00:05:52,599 solve the mystery of the Thames Reaper. 119 00:05:52,600 --> 00:05:55,233 You have some information? 120 00:05:56,400 --> 00:05:58,699 I have a number of theories and insights. 121 00:05:58,700 --> 00:06:00,899 As well as leads that... Madam, 122 00:06:00,900 --> 00:06:03,432 I am the editor of a national newspaper. 123 00:06:03,433 --> 00:06:05,166 I have no shortage of people to chase up leads. 124 00:06:05,167 --> 00:06:06,732 They are called journalists. 125 00:06:06,733 --> 00:06:09,399 And this building is full of them. 126 00:06:09,400 --> 00:06:12,899 It's been almost a year since the first murder, 127 00:06:12,900 --> 00:06:16,066 and no one... not the police, 128 00:06:16,067 --> 00:06:18,132 not your newspaper, nor any of your competitors... 129 00:06:18,133 --> 00:06:21,899 has the slightest idea who this Thames Reaper is. 130 00:06:21,900 --> 00:06:24,332 This case needs fresh insight, 131 00:06:24,333 --> 00:06:26,266 and I will work around the clock, 132 00:06:26,267 --> 00:06:28,132 seven days a week, to bring you answers. 133 00:06:28,133 --> 00:06:32,499 And you would want to be paid for that, I presume. 134 00:06:32,500 --> 00:06:36,132 Well, that is customary when someone provides a service, yes. 135 00:06:36,133 --> 00:06:38,499 Hm. 136 00:06:38,500 --> 00:06:40,067 Mm... 137 00:06:41,467 --> 00:06:43,399 You bring me something new, 138 00:06:43,400 --> 00:06:45,899 something I don't already know, 139 00:06:45,900 --> 00:06:47,967 and then perhaps I will hire you. 140 00:06:49,633 --> 00:06:53,966 ♪ ♪ 141 00:06:53,967 --> 00:06:59,232 (people talking in background, phones ringing) 142 00:06:59,233 --> 00:07:01,332 Mr. Bailey, my name's... 143 00:07:01,333 --> 00:07:03,532 I, I know exactly who you are. 144 00:07:03,533 --> 00:07:06,332 There are not many lady detectives in London. 145 00:07:06,333 --> 00:07:08,208 (chuckles) Pleasure to meet you, Miss Scarlet. 146 00:07:09,400 --> 00:07:10,666 I hear it was you 147 00:07:10,667 --> 00:07:14,166 who broke the story of the Thames Reaper. 148 00:07:14,167 --> 00:07:16,066 Guilty as charged. 149 00:07:16,067 --> 00:07:18,232 In fact, 150 00:07:18,233 --> 00:07:21,699 these are my notes. 151 00:07:21,700 --> 00:07:24,499 1,200 words by 4:00. (chuckles) Exactly. 152 00:07:24,500 --> 00:07:27,932 So, um, what brings you here? 153 00:07:27,933 --> 00:07:30,466 Well, I also have an interest in the Reaper case. 154 00:07:30,467 --> 00:07:32,866 And now that he's returned, 155 00:07:32,867 --> 00:07:35,666 I asked that your editor hire me to do my own investigation. 156 00:07:35,667 --> 00:07:37,899 Well, best of luck. 157 00:07:37,900 --> 00:07:39,732 The man has short arms and very long pockets 158 00:07:39,733 --> 00:07:42,166 when it comes to paying even his own staff. 159 00:07:42,167 --> 00:07:43,966 Well, we've agreed that if I do find 160 00:07:43,967 --> 00:07:46,899 any new information, he will indeed pay me a fee. 161 00:07:46,900 --> 00:07:51,066 And it occurred to me that, um, 162 00:07:51,067 --> 00:07:53,632 well, perhaps it might benefit us both if we share any insight 163 00:07:53,633 --> 00:07:55,733 that we might have on the case. 164 00:08:02,600 --> 00:08:04,266 The Reaper story has transformed 165 00:08:04,267 --> 00:08:06,299 the fortunes of "The Morning Herald." 166 00:08:06,300 --> 00:08:09,066 We were on the verge of closing due to poor sales. 167 00:08:09,067 --> 00:08:10,899 Dreadful thing to say, 168 00:08:10,900 --> 00:08:13,800 but these murders have kept us all in a job. 169 00:08:15,833 --> 00:08:18,099 How did the story come to your attention? 170 00:08:18,100 --> 00:08:20,332 In November of last year, 171 00:08:20,333 --> 00:08:22,066 a body was found on the banks of the Thames 172 00:08:22,067 --> 00:08:23,466 near London Bridge. 173 00:08:23,467 --> 00:08:25,999 A young man in his early 20s. 174 00:08:26,000 --> 00:08:27,799 It appeared he had drowned. 175 00:08:27,800 --> 00:08:30,432 There was little other information, not even his name. 176 00:08:30,433 --> 00:08:32,866 Normally, I would have ignored it, 177 00:08:32,867 --> 00:08:34,199 but it was a slow news day, so, 178 00:08:34,200 --> 00:08:35,566 I wrote a couple of hundred words 179 00:08:35,567 --> 00:08:37,632 that ended up hidden away on page six. 180 00:08:37,633 --> 00:08:40,999 No other newspaper reported it, and I gave it no more thought. 181 00:08:41,000 --> 00:08:45,466 Then, the next day, a letter arrived. 182 00:08:45,467 --> 00:08:48,299 ♪ ♪ 183 00:08:48,300 --> 00:08:49,832 (envelope tears) 184 00:08:49,833 --> 00:08:53,899 It was typed on plain paper and written all in lower case. 185 00:08:53,900 --> 00:08:55,432 It simply read, 186 00:08:55,433 --> 00:08:57,866 "Edward sleeps by London Bridge." 187 00:08:57,867 --> 00:09:00,566 I had no idea what it meant, but the mention 188 00:09:00,567 --> 00:09:03,199 of London Bridge made me think of the drowning the day before. 189 00:09:03,200 --> 00:09:06,399 I spoke to a police contact and managed to get 190 00:09:06,400 --> 00:09:08,099 the name of the dead man. 191 00:09:08,100 --> 00:09:10,699 As the letter said, it was indeed Edward. 192 00:09:10,700 --> 00:09:15,066 Edward Turnbull. 193 00:09:15,067 --> 00:09:16,932 Had his name been released to the public? 194 00:09:16,933 --> 00:09:18,432 No. 195 00:09:18,433 --> 00:09:19,632 And the letter was posted 196 00:09:19,633 --> 00:09:22,032 the day before my story was published. 197 00:09:22,033 --> 00:09:24,366 Compelling evidence that whoever wrote the letter 198 00:09:24,367 --> 00:09:25,400 murdered the victim. 199 00:09:26,567 --> 00:09:27,899 What happened then? 200 00:09:27,900 --> 00:09:29,566 Our source? Our source... 201 00:09:29,567 --> 00:09:31,099 BAILEY: I wrote a bigger story, 202 00:09:31,100 --> 00:09:33,199 mentioning the mysterious letter. 203 00:09:33,200 --> 00:09:37,832 It was a full-page article, this time on page two. 204 00:09:37,833 --> 00:09:39,266 (snapping): Our source... 205 00:09:39,267 --> 00:09:41,766 BAILEY: Word began to spread, sales went up. 206 00:09:41,767 --> 00:09:43,066 Press, now, now, now! 207 00:09:43,067 --> 00:09:44,499 BAILEY: Mr. Barnes, our editor, 208 00:09:44,500 --> 00:09:46,866 requested follow-up articles, poring over every detail. 209 00:09:46,867 --> 00:09:49,299 By the end of the week, 210 00:09:49,300 --> 00:09:52,032 it was front-page news. 211 00:09:52,033 --> 00:09:54,367 Three weeks later, another body was found. 212 00:09:55,667 --> 00:09:57,666 In a different part of the river. 213 00:09:57,667 --> 00:09:59,267 And another letter arrived. 214 00:10:03,500 --> 00:10:05,866 Again, the location and name correct. 215 00:10:05,867 --> 00:10:08,032 Again, it was lower case, 216 00:10:08,033 --> 00:10:09,666 anonymous, 217 00:10:09,667 --> 00:10:13,167 and formatted in the same precise fashion. 218 00:10:14,833 --> 00:10:17,066 It became our front-page story for days, if not weeks, on end. 219 00:10:17,067 --> 00:10:19,399 Circulation began to rise. 220 00:10:19,400 --> 00:10:21,666 I've never seen Mr. Barnes so happy. 221 00:10:21,667 --> 00:10:22,932 And keep it up. 222 00:10:22,933 --> 00:10:24,399 I shall do. Won't you? 223 00:10:24,400 --> 00:10:26,832 Thank you. Good lad. 224 00:10:26,833 --> 00:10:29,032 (chuckles) 225 00:10:29,033 --> 00:10:32,499 And the next victim was a month later, 226 00:10:32,500 --> 00:10:34,932 found up the river near Richmond. 227 00:10:34,933 --> 00:10:37,899 It was around this time someone in our office, 228 00:10:37,900 --> 00:10:41,566 I can't remember who, began to use the moniker 229 00:10:41,567 --> 00:10:43,432 "the Thames Reaper." 230 00:10:43,433 --> 00:10:45,332 I didn't like the name, 231 00:10:45,333 --> 00:10:48,032 but Mr. Barnes insisted we used it. 232 00:10:48,033 --> 00:10:52,533 There is something of a circus ringmaster about him. 233 00:10:53,967 --> 00:10:56,366 And the fourth victim followed the same pattern? 234 00:10:56,367 --> 00:10:58,599 Exactly the same, but that was six months ago. 235 00:10:58,600 --> 00:11:00,732 And I believed that to be an end to the killings. 236 00:11:00,733 --> 00:11:02,832 Until yesterday, when he wrote again, 237 00:11:02,833 --> 00:11:07,900 this time simply saying, "I have returned." 238 00:11:10,400 --> 00:11:15,099 (people talking in background) 239 00:11:15,100 --> 00:11:16,932 WOMAN (in distance): Get your hands off me! 240 00:11:16,933 --> 00:11:18,832 Don't you dare touch me! 241 00:11:18,833 --> 00:11:20,332 Morning, Bob. 242 00:11:20,333 --> 00:11:22,999 Good morning, Ivy... for filing. Ah. 243 00:11:23,000 --> 00:11:24,132 OFFICER: Get a move on! 244 00:11:24,133 --> 00:11:26,066 (woman exclaims) OFFICER: You, come on! 245 00:11:26,067 --> 00:11:27,766 Come on! 246 00:11:27,767 --> 00:11:29,832 (people talking and shouting in background) 247 00:11:29,833 --> 00:11:32,500 IVY: Morning. OFFICER: Morning, Ivy. 248 00:11:35,233 --> 00:11:36,800 (breathes deeply) 249 00:11:38,500 --> 00:11:40,133 Morning. 250 00:11:44,333 --> 00:11:46,132 BLAKE: Come. 251 00:11:46,133 --> 00:11:47,599 Morning, Inspector. 252 00:11:47,600 --> 00:11:48,966 Miss Woods... how are you today? 253 00:11:48,967 --> 00:11:49,967 Very well, thank you. 254 00:11:49,968 --> 00:11:51,199 If you carry on like this, 255 00:11:51,200 --> 00:11:52,932 you'll be stronger than any man here. 256 00:11:52,933 --> 00:11:54,232 (laughs) 257 00:11:54,233 --> 00:11:57,166 I've managed to find those records from Clerkenwell. 258 00:11:57,167 --> 00:11:58,799 That's the original. 259 00:11:58,800 --> 00:11:59,899 These are the copies. 260 00:11:59,900 --> 00:12:02,232 Most efficient... thank you. 261 00:12:02,233 --> 00:12:03,832 And how is Miss Scarlet coping without you? 262 00:12:03,833 --> 00:12:06,032 Well, she's been very accommodating. 263 00:12:06,033 --> 00:12:09,132 So, there'll be a hot dinner waiting for you 264 00:12:09,133 --> 00:12:10,332 when you return home this evening. 265 00:12:10,333 --> 00:12:12,166 I wouldn't go that far. 266 00:12:12,167 --> 00:12:13,332 (both chuckle) 267 00:12:13,333 --> 00:12:14,566 Was there anything else you needed? 268 00:12:14,567 --> 00:12:16,099 Uh, yes, 269 00:12:16,100 --> 00:12:18,399 but I think you have quite enough to deal with already. 270 00:12:18,400 --> 00:12:19,899 Nonsense... what is it you need? 271 00:12:19,900 --> 00:12:21,966 The new desk sergeant... what's his name? 272 00:12:21,967 --> 00:12:23,299 Bernard. 273 00:12:23,300 --> 00:12:25,299 He has written up a duty log for last night, 274 00:12:25,300 --> 00:12:26,566 but his handwriting is illegible. 275 00:12:26,567 --> 00:12:28,066 Leave it with me... I'll type it up 276 00:12:28,067 --> 00:12:29,299 and you'll have it in an hour. 277 00:12:29,300 --> 00:12:30,666 Which is exactly what I hoped you would say. 278 00:12:30,667 --> 00:12:32,066 Thank you. (chuckles) 279 00:12:32,067 --> 00:12:33,766 Oh, and these need to be copied and filed. Ooh! 280 00:12:33,767 --> 00:12:35,532 They're urgent, so... You would rather they didn't 281 00:12:35,533 --> 00:12:36,866 go in the general filing tray. 282 00:12:36,867 --> 00:12:38,232 You read my mind. 283 00:12:38,233 --> 00:12:40,632 I'll see to it myself. 284 00:12:40,633 --> 00:12:42,500 Miss Woods? 285 00:12:43,567 --> 00:12:45,500 You're a credit to this department. 286 00:12:47,800 --> 00:12:51,833 ♪ ♪ 287 00:12:59,967 --> 00:13:01,700 Whoo! Thank you. 288 00:13:03,267 --> 00:13:06,433 (horses passing) 289 00:13:07,633 --> 00:13:09,266 What are the postmarks on the letters? 290 00:13:09,267 --> 00:13:12,532 From all over the city, each one from a different borough. 291 00:13:12,533 --> 00:13:15,199 And where are the letters now? With the police. 292 00:13:15,200 --> 00:13:16,866 Which is rather vexing, 293 00:13:16,867 --> 00:13:18,332 since each body was found in the river 294 00:13:18,333 --> 00:13:19,699 at a different location. 295 00:13:19,700 --> 00:13:22,866 The case spans several jurisdictions. 296 00:13:22,867 --> 00:13:24,599 The City of London Police, the Surrey Police, 297 00:13:24,600 --> 00:13:25,867 the Bow Street Division. 298 00:13:31,033 --> 00:13:32,766 You really think you can find something new? 299 00:13:32,767 --> 00:13:34,899 (inhales) 300 00:13:34,900 --> 00:13:36,700 I can certainly try. 301 00:13:38,200 --> 00:13:40,232 And you've no idea why he's resurfaced. 302 00:13:40,233 --> 00:13:42,232 Not a clue. 303 00:13:42,233 --> 00:13:45,233 Mr. Bailey? (snaps fingers): Yes. 304 00:13:46,333 --> 00:13:48,666 Telegram for you, sir. 305 00:13:48,667 --> 00:13:50,700 Thank you. 306 00:13:52,100 --> 00:13:53,966 (door closes) I'm being called back to the office. 307 00:13:53,967 --> 00:13:55,232 Another letter's arrived. 308 00:13:55,233 --> 00:13:58,099 ♪ ♪ 309 00:13:58,100 --> 00:14:01,199 (gulls squawking) 310 00:14:01,200 --> 00:14:04,567 BLAKE: Thank you, Mr. Stevens. 311 00:14:07,700 --> 00:14:11,566 I would estimate he's been in the water for a day. 312 00:14:11,567 --> 00:14:13,899 Perhaps a little longer. 313 00:14:13,900 --> 00:14:17,366 There's minimal discoloration of the soft tissue 314 00:14:17,367 --> 00:14:20,167 with only slight bloating. 315 00:14:22,867 --> 00:14:24,366 There's an open wound to the back of the head, 316 00:14:24,367 --> 00:14:27,400 possible blunt trauma injury. 317 00:14:31,533 --> 00:14:33,166 Were you here when he was pulled out? 318 00:14:33,167 --> 00:14:34,566 Yes, sir. 319 00:14:34,567 --> 00:14:37,099 Was he lifted or dragged? 320 00:14:37,100 --> 00:14:38,866 Sir? 321 00:14:38,867 --> 00:14:40,699 Did his feet touch the ground? 322 00:14:40,700 --> 00:14:42,533 No, sir. 323 00:14:45,567 --> 00:14:48,533 ELIZA: Inspector Blake? 324 00:14:50,400 --> 00:14:51,666 Inspector Blake. 325 00:14:51,667 --> 00:14:53,033 Miss Scarlet. 326 00:14:56,600 --> 00:14:58,532 Your business is to see me or him? 327 00:14:58,533 --> 00:15:00,432 Well, both. 328 00:15:00,433 --> 00:15:02,832 May I introduce Mr. Bailey from "The Morning Herald"? 329 00:15:02,833 --> 00:15:05,399 He's the journalist covering the Thames Reaper story. 330 00:15:05,400 --> 00:15:06,966 You believe this is connected? 331 00:15:06,967 --> 00:15:08,599 I do, yes. 332 00:15:08,600 --> 00:15:13,067 Another letter arrived at our office not one hour ago. 333 00:15:15,733 --> 00:15:17,967 "Caleb sleeps by Limehouse docks." 334 00:15:23,000 --> 00:15:24,599 You're working with his newspaper? 335 00:15:24,600 --> 00:15:27,599 Oh, in a manner of speaking. 336 00:15:27,600 --> 00:15:29,466 I'll need you to give a statement. 337 00:15:29,467 --> 00:15:31,066 Gladly, yes. 338 00:15:31,067 --> 00:15:33,566 I was talking to Mr. Bailey. 339 00:15:33,567 --> 00:15:35,566 I do not need a statement from you, Miss Scarlet. 340 00:15:35,567 --> 00:15:37,859 Unless there's something you can tell me that he cannot. 341 00:15:39,567 --> 00:15:41,132 Well, I've just begun my investigation, 342 00:15:41,133 --> 00:15:42,399 so not at present, no. 343 00:15:42,400 --> 00:15:43,832 Then I bid you good day. 344 00:15:43,833 --> 00:15:47,632 Escort Miss Scarlet back to her carriage. 345 00:15:47,633 --> 00:15:51,667 ♪ ♪ 346 00:15:56,267 --> 00:15:59,400 ♪ ♪ 347 00:16:02,700 --> 00:16:04,233 (knocks) 348 00:16:07,167 --> 00:16:09,232 Ah, Mr. Potts. 349 00:16:09,233 --> 00:16:12,132 I'm in urgent need of background information for a case. 350 00:16:12,133 --> 00:16:13,832 Hm. 351 00:16:13,833 --> 00:16:17,332 May I remind you of our agreement regarding your access 352 00:16:17,333 --> 00:16:18,932 to these premises? 353 00:16:18,933 --> 00:16:21,732 You need to state in writing the nature of your business, 354 00:16:21,733 --> 00:16:23,983 the name of your client, and the duration of your stay. 355 00:16:24,867 --> 00:16:27,033 With one day's notice. 356 00:16:28,900 --> 00:16:30,567 Is this about the washing up? 357 00:16:31,567 --> 00:16:33,132 No. 358 00:16:33,133 --> 00:16:34,133 Well, not just that... 359 00:16:34,134 --> 00:16:35,666 I give you my word, 360 00:16:35,667 --> 00:16:38,367 you will not have to clean another dish for the next week. 361 00:16:39,600 --> 00:16:41,399 Month. 362 00:16:41,400 --> 00:16:43,566 And I want a cooked breakfast or dinner 363 00:16:43,567 --> 00:16:46,366 on the days when Ivy is otherwise engaged. 364 00:16:46,367 --> 00:16:49,299 Very well... I accept. 365 00:16:49,300 --> 00:16:50,366 Hm. 366 00:16:50,367 --> 00:16:52,132 Uh, I take it you can cook. 367 00:16:52,133 --> 00:16:54,299 I'm as good as they come. 368 00:16:54,300 --> 00:16:55,967 Hm. 369 00:16:58,333 --> 00:17:00,066 We must make haste. 370 00:17:00,067 --> 00:17:03,899 I have a staffing shortage at Aldgate Mortuary 371 00:17:03,900 --> 00:17:06,266 which requires my attention. 372 00:17:06,267 --> 00:17:07,899 Understood. 373 00:17:07,900 --> 00:17:09,766 You might be interested to know, Mr. Potts, 374 00:17:09,767 --> 00:17:11,466 that it's the Thames Reaper that I'm investigating. 375 00:17:11,467 --> 00:17:13,532 He's killed again? 376 00:17:13,533 --> 00:17:14,933 Indeed. 377 00:17:16,433 --> 00:17:18,466 Well, we've received no cadavers today, 378 00:17:18,467 --> 00:17:21,232 so the body's most likely still at the scene or in transit. 379 00:17:21,233 --> 00:17:23,499 It's just background information that I require 380 00:17:23,500 --> 00:17:24,866 on his previous victims. 381 00:17:24,867 --> 00:17:27,066 I assume that even though the bodies 382 00:17:27,067 --> 00:17:29,466 were found in different parts of the river, 383 00:17:29,467 --> 00:17:30,699 that the records will be kept here? 384 00:17:30,700 --> 00:17:32,066 Oh, that is correct, yes. 385 00:17:32,067 --> 00:17:34,199 We are the central office for all such documents. 386 00:17:34,200 --> 00:17:37,899 Indeed, we have a designated section 387 00:17:37,900 --> 00:17:41,132 for all the bodies pulled from the Thames. 388 00:17:41,133 --> 00:17:44,299 Yeah, drunks, careless boatmen, 389 00:17:44,300 --> 00:17:47,299 suicides. 390 00:17:47,300 --> 00:17:51,299 We receive four or five bodies from the river each month. 391 00:17:51,300 --> 00:17:52,899 More in February. 392 00:17:52,900 --> 00:17:54,699 Why February? 393 00:17:54,700 --> 00:17:56,666 It's Valentine's Day. 394 00:17:56,667 --> 00:17:58,766 Many young men propose to their sweethearts 395 00:17:58,767 --> 00:18:00,966 and are rejected. 396 00:18:00,967 --> 00:18:05,367 I may throw myself in if Ivy doesn't marry me soon. 397 00:18:07,033 --> 00:18:09,499 This job of Ivy's is new and exciting at the moment, 398 00:18:09,500 --> 00:18:11,333 but things will settle down. 399 00:18:12,500 --> 00:18:15,533 She used to think that I was new and exciting once. 400 00:18:18,533 --> 00:18:24,167 ♪ ♪ 401 00:18:26,433 --> 00:18:28,432 ELIZA: Details of the coroner's reports on the other victims. 402 00:18:28,433 --> 00:18:31,967 You got access to the coroner's reports after one day? 403 00:18:33,367 --> 00:18:35,766 I wrote to them for months and didn't get a thing! 404 00:18:35,767 --> 00:18:37,432 I have a friend at the city mortuary. 405 00:18:37,433 --> 00:18:39,599 Well, he's not exactly a friend. 406 00:18:39,600 --> 00:18:41,500 It's a long story. 407 00:18:42,633 --> 00:18:46,066 As you know, um, the cause of death 408 00:18:46,067 --> 00:18:48,899 for the previous four victims was drowning. 409 00:18:48,900 --> 00:18:52,432 There was no obvious defense wounds, which, well, 410 00:18:52,433 --> 00:18:54,432 would suggest that their killer was someone 411 00:18:54,433 --> 00:18:55,966 with physical strength, 412 00:18:55,967 --> 00:18:58,466 capable of holding their victims underwater. 413 00:18:58,467 --> 00:18:59,866 My theory has always been 414 00:18:59,867 --> 00:19:02,266 that he's some kind of manual worker. 415 00:19:02,267 --> 00:19:03,267 A docker, perhaps. 416 00:19:03,268 --> 00:19:05,532 That was my thinking, too. 417 00:19:05,533 --> 00:19:07,466 The victims were all men in their 20s and 30s, 418 00:19:07,467 --> 00:19:09,099 perfectly capable of fighting back. 419 00:19:09,100 --> 00:19:10,666 And certainly the, um, 420 00:19:10,667 --> 00:19:12,166 third victim, 421 00:19:12,167 --> 00:19:13,732 Aleksander Sochnev. 422 00:19:13,733 --> 00:19:16,166 The Russian, yes... he was well built and over six feet tall. 423 00:19:16,167 --> 00:19:18,432 I noticed there were very few details on his file. 424 00:19:18,433 --> 00:19:21,866 Just the basics... not even a next of kin. 425 00:19:21,867 --> 00:19:24,432 Any idea where I can get more information on him? 426 00:19:24,433 --> 00:19:26,666 Well, as I said, each body was found 427 00:19:26,667 --> 00:19:28,932 in the river at a different location. 428 00:19:28,933 --> 00:19:30,266 Our main frustration with this case 429 00:19:30,267 --> 00:19:31,766 is that the information is spread out 430 00:19:31,767 --> 00:19:33,851 across a variety of different police jurisdictions. 431 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:40,699 There is someone I could perhaps ask for help. 432 00:19:40,700 --> 00:19:43,266 ♪ ♪ 433 00:19:43,267 --> 00:19:45,899 Absolutely not. 434 00:19:45,900 --> 00:19:47,566 It's just a small favor. 435 00:19:47,567 --> 00:19:50,066 (softly): A small favor that could cost me my job. 436 00:19:50,067 --> 00:19:52,666 I'm not getting you confidential police files, Lizzie. 437 00:19:52,667 --> 00:19:56,232 If you want them so badly, ask Inspector Blake. 438 00:19:56,233 --> 00:19:57,766 He's a very nice man. 439 00:19:57,767 --> 00:20:00,432 So you keep saying. You won't change my mind, Lizzie. 440 00:20:00,433 --> 00:20:02,400 You shouldn't ask such things of me. 441 00:20:04,667 --> 00:20:06,099 You're right. 442 00:20:06,100 --> 00:20:08,232 I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have asked. 443 00:20:08,233 --> 00:20:11,167 Apology accepted... just. 444 00:20:13,500 --> 00:20:15,499 ELIZA: Fine, I'll ask Inspector Blake. 445 00:20:15,500 --> 00:20:17,799 What time will you finish? 446 00:20:17,800 --> 00:20:20,266 Oh, not for another couple of hours. 447 00:20:20,267 --> 00:20:22,566 Some things to finish up. 448 00:20:22,567 --> 00:20:24,166 First in, last out? 449 00:20:24,167 --> 00:20:26,932 Don't overdo it... you need your rest, too. 450 00:20:26,933 --> 00:20:28,933 I'll be fine... now go on, off you pop. 451 00:20:30,333 --> 00:20:31,599 I'm not five! 452 00:20:31,600 --> 00:20:33,367 You are to me. 453 00:20:36,667 --> 00:20:39,899 ♪ ♪ 454 00:20:39,900 --> 00:20:41,600 (sighs) 455 00:20:45,767 --> 00:20:47,333 (sighs) 456 00:20:49,967 --> 00:20:52,599 How many times, Miss Scarlet? 457 00:20:52,600 --> 00:20:54,199 The door was open. 458 00:20:54,200 --> 00:20:56,367 And I knocked. 459 00:20:59,967 --> 00:21:02,300 I'm here to propose a deal. 460 00:21:03,733 --> 00:21:06,567 One that I believe is mutually beneficial. 461 00:21:08,567 --> 00:21:10,832 The Thames Reaper killings began before you took up 462 00:21:10,833 --> 00:21:12,799 your post at Scotland Yard. 463 00:21:12,800 --> 00:21:15,232 The case notes and evidence are spread across London 464 00:21:15,233 --> 00:21:18,032 in different police divisions, and it would take you days, 465 00:21:18,033 --> 00:21:20,132 if not longer, to gather the information. 466 00:21:20,133 --> 00:21:23,299 What you need is a concise summary 467 00:21:23,300 --> 00:21:27,466 of all the key leads and clues to date. 468 00:21:27,467 --> 00:21:30,966 Names, dates, maps, coroner reports, 469 00:21:30,967 --> 00:21:33,566 together with condensed notes and working theories 470 00:21:33,567 --> 00:21:35,899 from the last year to the present day. 471 00:21:35,900 --> 00:21:38,499 I've been taking a keen interest in the case. 472 00:21:38,500 --> 00:21:39,900 So I can see. 473 00:21:41,600 --> 00:21:43,732 The latest killing falls under your jurisdiction, 474 00:21:43,733 --> 00:21:46,632 but the others don't. 475 00:21:46,633 --> 00:21:48,966 But, given that Scotland Yard is now 476 00:21:48,967 --> 00:21:50,866 investigating the case, I'm sure that a request 477 00:21:50,867 --> 00:21:53,232 could be sent to gather all the evidence here. 478 00:21:53,233 --> 00:21:55,032 I'm surprised you didn't ask Ivy. 479 00:21:55,033 --> 00:21:58,866 I'd never put her in that position. 480 00:21:58,867 --> 00:22:01,966 So, what do you say? 481 00:22:01,967 --> 00:22:05,999 Hire me and I'll help you catch him? 482 00:22:06,000 --> 00:22:08,432 How much are you being paid by "The Morning Herald"? 483 00:22:08,433 --> 00:22:10,966 And don't lie... remember, I can tell. 484 00:22:10,967 --> 00:22:13,266 No, you can't. 485 00:22:13,267 --> 00:22:16,066 And my fee's yet to be negotiated. 486 00:22:16,067 --> 00:22:18,332 But given that the editor would sell his own grandmother 487 00:22:18,333 --> 00:22:20,266 for a story, I can't imagine getting money from him 488 00:22:20,267 --> 00:22:22,532 will be much of a problem. If you solve this, he'll pay you more than I can. 489 00:22:22,533 --> 00:22:24,532 It's not just about the money. 490 00:22:24,533 --> 00:22:27,232 Nor is it about the glory of catching him. 491 00:22:27,233 --> 00:22:30,266 Well, maybe just a little. 492 00:22:30,267 --> 00:22:32,566 It's, um... 493 00:22:32,567 --> 00:22:35,399 It's an itch that I just have to scratch. 494 00:22:35,400 --> 00:22:37,232 It's a puzzle to solve, 495 00:22:37,233 --> 00:22:40,399 and that puzzle's more likely to be solved working with you. 496 00:22:40,400 --> 00:22:42,166 Working for me. 497 00:22:42,167 --> 00:22:44,899 Semantics. 498 00:22:44,900 --> 00:22:48,233 So, was that an offer? 499 00:22:49,367 --> 00:22:52,399 It was... on one condition. 500 00:22:52,400 --> 00:22:57,433 ♪ ♪ 501 00:22:58,833 --> 00:23:03,099 I cannot work for both your newspaper and the police. 502 00:23:03,100 --> 00:23:05,299 I'm sure you understand 503 00:23:05,300 --> 00:23:06,634 that it's a conflict of interest. 504 00:23:08,000 --> 00:23:10,400 I do, absolutely. 505 00:23:12,500 --> 00:23:15,399 You've been very accommodating, thank you. 506 00:23:15,400 --> 00:23:18,332 You've quite restored my faith in your profession. 507 00:23:18,333 --> 00:23:20,599 I haven't had the best experience with journalists. 508 00:23:20,600 --> 00:23:21,700 Neither have I. 509 00:23:23,767 --> 00:23:25,766 In truth, I'm not sure how much longer 510 00:23:25,767 --> 00:23:26,932 I'll continue in my present career. 511 00:23:26,933 --> 00:23:29,299 I come from a family of doctors. 512 00:23:29,300 --> 00:23:31,867 My father and three older brothers. 513 00:23:33,833 --> 00:23:35,766 Are you something of a black sheep, Mr. Bailey? 514 00:23:35,767 --> 00:23:37,766 Apparently so. 515 00:23:37,767 --> 00:23:39,132 Do you have any siblings? 516 00:23:39,133 --> 00:23:41,132 No, there was just me. 517 00:23:41,133 --> 00:23:42,799 My, my parents have both passed away. 518 00:23:42,800 --> 00:23:46,432 I'm sure they would be proud if they could see you now. 519 00:23:46,433 --> 00:23:49,100 ♪ ♪ 520 00:23:52,433 --> 00:23:53,866 I assume you won't be able to share 521 00:23:53,867 --> 00:23:55,399 any working theories Scotland Yard might have. 522 00:23:55,400 --> 00:23:58,099 (laughs): No, I won't. 523 00:23:58,100 --> 00:23:59,732 Well... 524 00:23:59,733 --> 00:24:01,332 The conversation is closed, 525 00:24:01,333 --> 00:24:05,467 and all that is left to say is best of luck, Miss Scarlet. 526 00:24:10,167 --> 00:24:13,699 (bell ringing) 527 00:24:13,700 --> 00:24:16,967 (yelling) 528 00:24:20,900 --> 00:24:23,332 Good morning, Miss Scarlet. Inspector Blake. 529 00:24:23,333 --> 00:24:25,099 Have you severed your dealings with the newspaper? 530 00:24:25,100 --> 00:24:28,099 I have. Is that true? 531 00:24:28,100 --> 00:24:32,899 I thought you could tell when I was lying. 532 00:24:32,900 --> 00:24:36,099 Very well, come along. 533 00:24:36,100 --> 00:24:37,499 Where are we going? 534 00:24:37,500 --> 00:24:41,532 We have an identification for the latest victim. 535 00:24:41,533 --> 00:24:45,132 POTTS: I could not believe my eyes when I saw who it was. 536 00:24:45,133 --> 00:24:49,699 Caleb Hunt, junior clerk at Aldgate Mortuary. 537 00:24:49,700 --> 00:24:52,366 One of my colleagues took delivery of his body 538 00:24:52,367 --> 00:24:54,199 yesterday afternoon. 539 00:24:54,200 --> 00:24:56,699 I was out visiting some of the other mortuaries 540 00:24:56,700 --> 00:24:59,199 which now fall under my jurisdiction. 541 00:24:59,200 --> 00:25:00,866 Perhaps Miss Scarlet has mentioned 542 00:25:00,867 --> 00:25:02,566 that I've recently been promoted? 543 00:25:02,567 --> 00:25:04,666 BLAKE: She did not. 544 00:25:04,667 --> 00:25:05,999 But congratulations, Mr. Potts. 545 00:25:06,000 --> 00:25:07,267 Hm, thank you. 546 00:25:08,667 --> 00:25:11,499 As you know, there was no identification with the body, 547 00:25:11,500 --> 00:25:13,699 so my colleague, Mr. Wormsley, 548 00:25:13,700 --> 00:25:15,899 having never met Caleb, failed to recognize him. 549 00:25:15,900 --> 00:25:19,532 I, on the other hand, made Caleb's acquaintance 550 00:25:19,533 --> 00:25:22,066 several times at Aldgate. What can you tell us about him? 551 00:25:22,067 --> 00:25:24,866 (breathes deeply): A rather odd fellow. 552 00:25:24,867 --> 00:25:26,832 Withdrawn. 553 00:25:26,833 --> 00:25:29,832 Few if, if any friends. 554 00:25:29,833 --> 00:25:33,166 And as for his timekeeping, well, I do not exaggerate 555 00:25:33,167 --> 00:25:35,566 when I say it was most unsatisfactory. 556 00:25:35,567 --> 00:25:38,599 So, when he did not turn up for work yesterday afternoon, 557 00:25:38,600 --> 00:25:40,732 it rang no alarm bells. 558 00:25:40,733 --> 00:25:42,232 Has the postmortem been completed? 559 00:25:42,233 --> 00:25:43,933 Ah, last night. 560 00:25:47,700 --> 00:25:50,932 Fracture of the skull just above the nape of the neck. 561 00:25:50,933 --> 00:25:53,067 Most likely the cause of death. 562 00:25:54,833 --> 00:25:56,932 Not drowning, like the others? 563 00:25:56,933 --> 00:25:58,766 Oh, no, no, the lungs of a drowned cadaver would be 564 00:25:58,767 --> 00:26:01,132 filled with water, due to involuntary inhalation. 565 00:26:01,133 --> 00:26:02,799 His lungs were empty. 566 00:26:02,800 --> 00:26:05,699 So he was dead before he entered the water. 567 00:26:05,700 --> 00:26:08,232 There were scuff marks on the heels of his boots. 568 00:26:08,233 --> 00:26:09,799 I would wager he was dragged to the river, 569 00:26:09,800 --> 00:26:10,899 having been killed somewhere else. 570 00:26:10,900 --> 00:26:12,932 Where did he live? 571 00:26:12,933 --> 00:26:16,499 Limehouse... not far from where his body was found. 572 00:26:16,500 --> 00:26:18,399 Do you have the address? 573 00:26:18,400 --> 00:26:23,000 (people talking in background) 574 00:26:29,233 --> 00:26:31,766 (meows) 575 00:26:31,767 --> 00:26:33,632 There's something else about this latest murder 576 00:26:33,633 --> 00:26:35,266 that's different from the others. 577 00:26:35,267 --> 00:26:37,532 The letter sent by the Reaper arrived 578 00:26:37,533 --> 00:26:39,532 the same day that the body was found. 579 00:26:39,533 --> 00:26:41,466 And with the others, it was a day later. 580 00:26:41,467 --> 00:26:44,299 What do you think caused this change in behavior? 581 00:26:44,300 --> 00:26:48,032 Perhaps something forced him to panic. 582 00:26:48,033 --> 00:26:50,332 Or someone. 583 00:26:50,333 --> 00:26:52,299 Caleb's lodging room must be up here. 584 00:26:52,300 --> 00:26:54,667 (people talking in background) 585 00:27:02,300 --> 00:27:04,333 (hinges creak) 586 00:27:10,033 --> 00:27:12,367 Good God. 587 00:27:13,567 --> 00:27:18,600 ♪ ♪ 588 00:27:21,967 --> 00:27:24,799 The man was obsessed. 589 00:27:24,800 --> 00:27:29,066 Caleb Hunt's murder was no random killing. 590 00:27:29,067 --> 00:27:32,332 BLAKE: Go to Scotland Yard 591 00:27:32,333 --> 00:27:34,533 and get some men to help with the search. 592 00:27:37,800 --> 00:27:40,299 (footsteps approaching) 593 00:27:40,300 --> 00:27:41,666 BLAKE: I've sent message to the Yard. 594 00:27:41,667 --> 00:27:43,832 Uniform will be here shortly to help with the search. 595 00:27:43,833 --> 00:27:46,699 We're perfectly capable of searching the room ourselves. 596 00:27:46,700 --> 00:27:49,632 It's called following procedure, Miss Scarlet. 597 00:27:49,633 --> 00:27:50,732 You should try it sometime. 598 00:27:50,733 --> 00:27:52,800 Besides, we may miss something. 599 00:27:54,233 --> 00:27:55,942 I make it my business not to miss a thing. 600 00:27:59,167 --> 00:28:02,132 Cheerful fellow, wasn't he? 601 00:28:02,133 --> 00:28:03,800 Still, everyone needs a hobby, I suppose. 602 00:28:07,467 --> 00:28:10,466 He worked in the mortuary and saw firsthand the victims. 603 00:28:10,467 --> 00:28:12,432 Perhaps he was carrying out his own investigation. 604 00:28:12,433 --> 00:28:14,532 Perhaps. 605 00:28:14,533 --> 00:28:16,032 Or he got too close to the killer's identity 606 00:28:16,033 --> 00:28:18,300 and became the next victim. 607 00:28:19,567 --> 00:28:23,866 There's also the possibility that he himself was the killer. 608 00:28:23,867 --> 00:28:25,299 Perhaps the last victim fought back 609 00:28:25,300 --> 00:28:29,499 and killed him in self-defense. 610 00:28:29,500 --> 00:28:31,966 Ah. 611 00:28:31,967 --> 00:28:33,599 What do we have here? 612 00:28:33,600 --> 00:28:35,267 (metal clinking) 613 00:28:38,233 --> 00:28:39,866 Now, I would wager 614 00:28:39,867 --> 00:28:43,432 this was a key to a safe deposit box. 615 00:28:43,433 --> 00:28:44,532 I've seen similar before. 616 00:28:44,533 --> 00:28:46,632 Does it not seem odd 617 00:28:46,633 --> 00:28:48,299 that a man who lived in such squalor 618 00:28:48,300 --> 00:28:50,066 would have need for a safe deposit box? 619 00:28:50,067 --> 00:28:52,866 It's not only valuables people wish to hide. 620 00:28:52,867 --> 00:28:54,866 It's secrets, too. 621 00:28:54,867 --> 00:28:56,432 We need to find out how many banks in London 622 00:28:56,433 --> 00:28:57,466 have safe deposit boxes. 623 00:28:57,467 --> 00:28:59,666 I would guess it's between 20 to 30. 624 00:28:59,667 --> 00:29:00,866 I will then need to apply 625 00:29:00,867 --> 00:29:02,432 for multiple warrants for multiple banks. 626 00:29:02,433 --> 00:29:04,032 That will take time. 627 00:29:04,033 --> 00:29:05,632 So I doubt we'll be able to proceed with this lead 628 00:29:05,633 --> 00:29:07,899 for at least a few days. 629 00:29:07,900 --> 00:29:09,199 Or we could just go here. 630 00:29:09,200 --> 00:29:12,966 Bank of Switzerland, Threadneedle Street, Box 17? 631 00:29:12,967 --> 00:29:16,633 ♪ ♪ 632 00:29:19,467 --> 00:29:23,632 (exhales heavily) 633 00:29:23,633 --> 00:29:26,199 This is most irregular. 634 00:29:26,200 --> 00:29:27,366 Nevertheless, I think you'll find 635 00:29:27,367 --> 00:29:29,266 everything covered in the search warrant. 636 00:29:29,267 --> 00:29:30,766 Hm. 637 00:29:30,767 --> 00:29:34,032 So if you would be kind enough to open Box 17? 638 00:29:34,033 --> 00:29:35,600 If you insist. 639 00:29:38,367 --> 00:29:39,999 Uh, may I ask, 640 00:29:40,000 --> 00:29:41,766 is the box in question 641 00:29:41,767 --> 00:29:43,699 registered to a Mr. Caleb Hunt? 642 00:29:43,700 --> 00:29:48,832 The bank does not hold lists of client names here. 643 00:29:48,833 --> 00:29:51,299 No names, no questions... absolute privacy. 644 00:29:51,300 --> 00:29:54,566 I would have thought that was obvious. 645 00:29:54,567 --> 00:29:55,632 Inspector, 646 00:29:55,633 --> 00:29:57,967 can you please sign here? 647 00:30:02,833 --> 00:30:03,866 And here. 648 00:30:03,867 --> 00:30:07,766 ♪ ♪ 649 00:30:07,767 --> 00:30:09,833 And here. 650 00:30:13,133 --> 00:30:15,167 (pen scratching) 651 00:30:17,033 --> 00:30:19,133 Thank you. (clears throat) 652 00:30:21,933 --> 00:30:23,000 Nothing. 653 00:30:26,200 --> 00:30:29,166 Might you be able to give us a description 654 00:30:29,167 --> 00:30:31,066 of the account holder? There are many boxes 655 00:30:31,067 --> 00:30:32,899 and many clients at this bank. 656 00:30:32,900 --> 00:30:34,566 I merely give them access to the room. 657 00:30:34,567 --> 00:30:37,766 I don't sit here to see which client opens which box. 658 00:30:37,767 --> 00:30:39,799 What a ridiculous suggestion. 659 00:30:39,800 --> 00:30:41,032 Herr Klinsmann, 660 00:30:41,033 --> 00:30:43,366 I shall take you straight down to Scotland Yard, 661 00:30:43,367 --> 00:30:44,866 waste many hours of your time, 662 00:30:44,867 --> 00:30:47,599 for no other reason than I find your rudeness extremely irksome. 663 00:30:47,600 --> 00:30:49,632 (exhales) 664 00:30:49,633 --> 00:30:52,032 But what I can tell you is that 665 00:30:52,033 --> 00:30:54,499 there are two clients registered to this particular box. 666 00:30:54,500 --> 00:30:55,666 Each has their own key. 667 00:30:55,667 --> 00:30:56,999 And the account holder information 668 00:30:57,000 --> 00:30:58,332 is not kept here, you say? 669 00:30:58,333 --> 00:31:00,932 It is kept in our head office in Switzerland. 670 00:31:00,933 --> 00:31:04,766 Then please send a telegram 671 00:31:04,767 --> 00:31:07,466 and request the information. 672 00:31:07,467 --> 00:31:09,099 Does your warrant cover Switzerland, Inspector? 673 00:31:09,100 --> 00:31:11,332 No. 674 00:31:11,333 --> 00:31:12,567 But it will. 675 00:31:15,433 --> 00:31:16,699 Thank you. 676 00:31:16,700 --> 00:31:19,566 ♪ ♪ 677 00:31:19,567 --> 00:31:21,600 (door closes) 678 00:31:25,167 --> 00:31:26,599 Pompous, jumped-up little clerk. 679 00:31:26,600 --> 00:31:28,999 I can't abide any kind of rudeness. 680 00:31:29,000 --> 00:31:30,299 I seem to remember 681 00:31:30,300 --> 00:31:32,299 you were rather rude to me when we first met. 682 00:31:32,300 --> 00:31:33,766 Getting the warrant will take some time. 683 00:31:33,767 --> 00:31:34,966 Given that it's another country, 684 00:31:34,967 --> 00:31:37,532 I'll need to speak to the Foreign Office. 685 00:31:37,533 --> 00:31:39,399 Let's meet again when I have what we need. 686 00:31:39,400 --> 00:31:40,966 Well, in the meantime, I'll go through the case notes 687 00:31:40,967 --> 00:31:42,732 and see if there's anything I missed. 688 00:31:42,733 --> 00:31:44,199 I thought you made it your business 689 00:31:44,200 --> 00:31:46,233 not to miss a thing, Miss Scarlet. 690 00:31:47,533 --> 00:31:49,299 (exhales) 691 00:31:49,300 --> 00:31:50,600 (clears throat) 692 00:31:52,800 --> 00:31:54,099 (horse neighs) 693 00:31:54,100 --> 00:31:56,466 ♪ ♪ 694 00:31:56,467 --> 00:31:58,466 BLAKE: Back to the station. 695 00:31:58,467 --> 00:31:59,866 (door closes) 696 00:31:59,867 --> 00:32:01,199 (Blake pounds ceiling) 697 00:32:01,200 --> 00:32:04,400 ♪ ♪ 698 00:32:13,600 --> 00:32:15,133 (knocks) 699 00:32:17,467 --> 00:32:18,599 Good day, Miss Scarlet. 700 00:32:18,600 --> 00:32:20,266 (door closes) Oh, uh, Mr. Bailey. 701 00:32:20,267 --> 00:32:22,032 I apologize for interrupting. 702 00:32:22,033 --> 00:32:23,067 I won't keep you. 703 00:32:24,067 --> 00:32:25,567 No, uh, please. 704 00:32:32,133 --> 00:32:34,966 I have come to make you an offer, 705 00:32:34,967 --> 00:32:37,299 to which you will say no. 706 00:32:37,300 --> 00:32:38,732 The whole thing should take no longer than a minute, 707 00:32:38,733 --> 00:32:41,200 and then I will let you get on with your day. 708 00:32:43,433 --> 00:32:44,600 I'm listening. 709 00:32:46,233 --> 00:32:48,399 Now that you're working for Scotland Yard, 710 00:32:48,400 --> 00:32:51,167 our editor has become far more interested in you. 711 00:32:52,333 --> 00:32:55,066 Mr. Barnes wishes to offer you a fee 712 00:32:55,067 --> 00:32:57,066 to pass on any information that you glean 713 00:32:57,067 --> 00:32:59,132 from working with Scotland Yard. 714 00:32:59,133 --> 00:33:01,432 All in the strictest confidence, of course. 715 00:33:01,433 --> 00:33:02,666 Does he now? 716 00:33:02,667 --> 00:33:05,866 He wishes me to offer a fee of ten pounds. 717 00:33:05,867 --> 00:33:08,999 However, he confided I have the leeway to go to £20, 718 00:33:09,000 --> 00:33:11,199 if you are a tough negotiator, 719 00:33:11,200 --> 00:33:13,733 which I assume you are. 720 00:33:14,800 --> 00:33:16,766 Well, you assume correctly, 721 00:33:16,767 --> 00:33:20,299 but I'm afraid the answer is no. 722 00:33:20,300 --> 00:33:22,432 Which is what I told my editor you would say, 723 00:33:22,433 --> 00:33:24,767 but he threatened to dismiss me if I didn't at least try. 724 00:33:25,333 --> 00:33:28,532 And that was me trying. 725 00:33:28,533 --> 00:33:30,067 (chuckles) 726 00:33:31,433 --> 00:33:34,732 Well, I shall leave you to your business. 727 00:33:34,733 --> 00:33:36,699 Uh, however, 728 00:33:36,700 --> 00:33:38,066 our paths may not cross again, 729 00:33:38,067 --> 00:33:39,900 so there is something else. 730 00:33:43,000 --> 00:33:46,400 I wondered, might you be free tomorrow evening, to dine? 731 00:33:48,300 --> 00:33:52,899 Uh, not to discuss the case, you understand, just as... 732 00:33:52,900 --> 00:33:56,333 Well, as two people who wish to go out to dinner. 733 00:33:58,367 --> 00:34:00,533 Oh! 734 00:34:01,867 --> 00:34:05,032 Uh... 735 00:34:05,033 --> 00:34:08,699 I shall give you some time to think on it. 736 00:34:08,700 --> 00:34:09,909 You know where to contact me. 737 00:34:11,067 --> 00:34:12,199 Good day, Miss Scarlet. 738 00:34:12,200 --> 00:34:13,767 Good day, Mr. Bailey. 739 00:34:18,467 --> 00:34:20,466 (door closes) 740 00:34:20,467 --> 00:34:22,632 ♪ ♪ 741 00:34:22,633 --> 00:34:24,000 (chuckles softly) 742 00:34:26,433 --> 00:34:31,366 ♪ ♪ 743 00:34:31,367 --> 00:34:32,633 (horse neighs) 744 00:34:33,933 --> 00:34:36,066 (blows softly) 745 00:34:36,067 --> 00:34:37,199 Ugh! 746 00:34:37,200 --> 00:34:39,600 Ugh, good Lord! 747 00:34:41,067 --> 00:34:42,499 Good evening, Miss Scarlet. 748 00:34:42,500 --> 00:34:44,699 Mr. Potts. 749 00:34:44,700 --> 00:34:46,600 Ivy's not home yet, I'm afraid. 750 00:34:47,700 --> 00:34:49,532 But it's nigh on 8:00! 751 00:34:49,533 --> 00:34:51,799 (spoon clatters) 752 00:34:51,800 --> 00:34:53,600 (sighs) 753 00:34:56,067 --> 00:34:58,066 (blows through lips, sighs) 754 00:34:58,067 --> 00:35:01,499 (blows softly) 755 00:35:01,500 --> 00:35:02,966 Ugh! 756 00:35:02,967 --> 00:35:04,232 Ugh! 757 00:35:04,233 --> 00:35:05,266 (sighs) 758 00:35:05,267 --> 00:35:08,466 Why do I bother? 759 00:35:08,467 --> 00:35:09,799 What's troubling you, Miss Scarlet? 760 00:35:09,800 --> 00:35:11,532 (sighs): I'm tired, I'm hungry, 761 00:35:11,533 --> 00:35:13,099 and I neither have the skill or the patience 762 00:35:13,100 --> 00:35:14,499 to cook anything edible. 763 00:35:14,500 --> 00:35:15,799 I thought you said you could cook! 764 00:35:15,800 --> 00:35:16,967 Well, I lied. 765 00:35:19,367 --> 00:35:22,000 Sorry... that was uncalled for. 766 00:35:23,033 --> 00:35:26,099 (sighs): Cooking is a mystery to me, 767 00:35:26,100 --> 00:35:27,299 and one that I cannot seem to fathom. 768 00:35:27,300 --> 00:35:29,299 Cooking is no mystery. 769 00:35:29,300 --> 00:35:31,699 It's science, plain and simple. 770 00:35:31,700 --> 00:35:33,767 Chemistry, to be precise. 771 00:35:36,300 --> 00:35:37,600 (sighs) 772 00:35:40,600 --> 00:35:41,632 Up you get. 773 00:35:41,633 --> 00:35:42,699 (grunts) 774 00:35:42,700 --> 00:35:44,432 What? Why? 775 00:35:44,433 --> 00:35:46,633 I am going to teach you how to cook. 776 00:35:47,733 --> 00:35:49,432 What, you can cook, Mr. Potts? 777 00:35:49,433 --> 00:35:51,833 How do you think I survived on my own all these years? 778 00:35:53,700 --> 00:35:55,932 In fact, my plum pudding is really rather delicious! 779 00:35:55,933 --> 00:35:57,499 (chuckles softly) 780 00:35:57,500 --> 00:35:59,832 See, cooking is all about preparation. 781 00:35:59,833 --> 00:36:02,766 We do not try to improvise, or, 782 00:36:02,767 --> 00:36:05,432 God forbid, see it as some sort of artistic endeavor. 783 00:36:05,433 --> 00:36:06,866 Instead, we plan, 784 00:36:06,867 --> 00:36:08,732 plan, and plan again! 785 00:36:08,733 --> 00:36:09,899 (quietly): If you say so. 786 00:36:09,900 --> 00:36:11,566 I do indeed! 787 00:36:11,567 --> 00:36:13,932 Now, let's clear this little lot up, 788 00:36:13,933 --> 00:36:15,232 and start afresh, shall we? 789 00:36:15,233 --> 00:36:19,399 ♪ ♪ 790 00:36:19,400 --> 00:36:22,199 So, that's the potatoes done. 791 00:36:22,200 --> 00:36:25,032 In the bowl. 792 00:36:25,033 --> 00:36:26,299 And we put the bowl 793 00:36:26,300 --> 00:36:29,099 at the top of the line, because... 794 00:36:29,100 --> 00:36:31,532 Uh, we want all our ingredients 795 00:36:31,533 --> 00:36:33,699 in order of usage. 796 00:36:33,700 --> 00:36:35,866 Very good! (chuckles) 797 00:36:35,867 --> 00:36:37,799 (sighs, exclaims) 798 00:36:37,800 --> 00:36:40,499 (sighs) I'm feeling strangely serene. 799 00:36:40,500 --> 00:36:43,866 It's a feeling quite alien to me when it comes to cooking. 800 00:36:43,867 --> 00:36:45,199 I like this approach. 801 00:36:45,200 --> 00:36:48,999 Well, I, too, find cooking a relaxing pursuit. 802 00:36:49,000 --> 00:36:50,332 However, I must admit, 803 00:36:50,333 --> 00:36:53,132 I prefer it when Ivy cooks for me. 804 00:36:53,133 --> 00:36:56,332 She's, after all, a wonderful cook. 805 00:36:56,333 --> 00:36:57,567 And a wonderful woman. 806 00:36:59,800 --> 00:37:02,332 Ivy thinks a great deal of you, Mr. Potts. 807 00:37:02,333 --> 00:37:05,199 A great deal, indeed. 808 00:37:05,200 --> 00:37:06,433 (murmurs) 809 00:37:07,500 --> 00:37:08,500 Right! 810 00:37:08,501 --> 00:37:10,132 (clears throat) 811 00:37:10,133 --> 00:37:11,133 On to the next stage, 812 00:37:11,134 --> 00:37:13,799 the cooking. 813 00:37:13,800 --> 00:37:16,232 Ah! The water is now at boiling point, 814 00:37:16,233 --> 00:37:20,432 at an exact temperature of 212 degrees Fahrenheit. 815 00:37:20,433 --> 00:37:22,067 Potatoes, if you please? 816 00:37:24,967 --> 00:37:26,200 Um... 817 00:37:27,967 --> 00:37:30,666 I really must congratulate you, Miss Scarlet. 818 00:37:30,667 --> 00:37:33,266 You have proved to be an excellent student. 819 00:37:33,267 --> 00:37:34,766 Diligent, willing to learn. 820 00:37:34,767 --> 00:37:36,299 Thank you, Mr. Potts. 821 00:37:36,300 --> 00:37:38,666 (sighs): I wish I could say the same 822 00:37:38,667 --> 00:37:41,566 for some of my students at work. 823 00:37:41,567 --> 00:37:43,999 In particular, and I don't mean to speak ill of the dead, 824 00:37:44,000 --> 00:37:46,432 poor Caleb. 825 00:37:46,433 --> 00:37:50,166 Try as I might to teach him, he was not a good student. 826 00:37:50,167 --> 00:37:51,432 I had to correct his administrative errors 827 00:37:51,433 --> 00:37:54,166 on more than one occasion. 828 00:37:54,167 --> 00:37:55,632 Including on a cadaver 829 00:37:55,633 --> 00:37:58,566 involved in the very case you're working on at the moment. 830 00:37:58,567 --> 00:38:00,266 Oh, the, um, the Thames Reaper? 831 00:38:00,267 --> 00:38:01,699 Yeah. 832 00:38:01,700 --> 00:38:04,199 Caleb made a woeful mistake. 833 00:38:04,200 --> 00:38:05,899 However, I'm a man of detail 834 00:38:05,900 --> 00:38:08,466 and duly corrected it, so no harm done. 835 00:38:08,467 --> 00:38:10,832 What mistake? 836 00:38:10,833 --> 00:38:14,866 (people talking in background, ship horn blaring) 837 00:38:14,867 --> 00:38:16,167 ♪ ♪ 838 00:38:18,733 --> 00:38:20,767 Thank you, Mr. Stevens. Yes, sir. 839 00:38:25,967 --> 00:38:27,299 Take it down, lads. 840 00:38:27,300 --> 00:38:30,899 OFFICER: Sir. 841 00:38:30,900 --> 00:38:31,999 I want everything carefully itemized. 842 00:38:32,000 --> 00:38:33,600 Yes, sir. 843 00:38:36,833 --> 00:38:37,833 BLAKE: So, gentle does it. 844 00:38:37,834 --> 00:38:41,599 It needs to remain intact. 845 00:38:41,600 --> 00:38:42,866 Inspector Blake, can I have a moment? 846 00:38:42,867 --> 00:38:44,900 Miss Scarlet. 847 00:38:49,767 --> 00:38:51,032 Last night, I had a conversation 848 00:38:51,033 --> 00:38:52,866 with Mr. Potts about Caleb Hunt. 849 00:38:52,867 --> 00:38:54,499 Obviously, I didn't go into details 850 00:38:54,500 --> 00:38:55,732 about what we found here, 851 00:38:55,733 --> 00:38:58,666 but what I did learn was that, as a junior clerk, 852 00:38:58,667 --> 00:39:00,732 one of his responsibilities 853 00:39:00,733 --> 00:39:02,699 was to log the possessions found on the corpses 854 00:39:02,700 --> 00:39:05,166 that were brought into the mortuary. 855 00:39:05,167 --> 00:39:06,832 According to Mr. Potts, 856 00:39:06,833 --> 00:39:08,832 he was rather slapdash. 857 00:39:08,833 --> 00:39:10,699 Sometimes he'd miss things out, 858 00:39:10,700 --> 00:39:12,699 sometimes he'd make spelling mistakes, 859 00:39:12,700 --> 00:39:14,866 and this was exactly the case with the third victim, 860 00:39:14,867 --> 00:39:18,399 a Russian named Aleksander Sochnev. 861 00:39:18,400 --> 00:39:20,366 Caleb misspelt the Russian's name. 862 00:39:20,367 --> 00:39:22,199 He spelt Aleksander with an X 863 00:39:22,200 --> 00:39:24,366 and Sochnev with an F. 864 00:39:24,367 --> 00:39:26,666 Mr. Potts noticed a few days later and corrected it, 865 00:39:26,667 --> 00:39:28,666 but by that time, 866 00:39:28,667 --> 00:39:30,932 the Reaper had already sent the letter to the newspaper 867 00:39:30,933 --> 00:39:33,732 with the exact same spelling mistakes. 868 00:39:33,733 --> 00:39:36,266 So Caleb passed on the identities of the dead 869 00:39:36,267 --> 00:39:40,499 to whoever wrote the letters, probably in return for money. 870 00:39:40,500 --> 00:39:42,199 And that's why the letters to the newspaper 871 00:39:42,200 --> 00:39:44,432 took a couple of days after each body was found. 872 00:39:44,433 --> 00:39:46,466 The Reaper had to wait for Caleb to send the information. 873 00:39:46,467 --> 00:39:48,166 OFFICER: Sir? 874 00:39:48,167 --> 00:39:50,132 (object shifts) 875 00:39:50,133 --> 00:39:52,167 ♪ ♪ 876 00:39:59,033 --> 00:40:03,433 Now, what have you been up to, Caleb? 877 00:40:05,267 --> 00:40:07,166 It's a blackmail letter. 878 00:40:07,167 --> 00:40:09,799 Caleb Hunt requesting more money, 879 00:40:09,800 --> 00:40:11,032 since his last demand was ignored, 880 00:40:11,033 --> 00:40:12,432 and if he doesn't receive the money, 881 00:40:12,433 --> 00:40:15,133 he'll expose the truth about the Thames Reaper. 882 00:40:18,000 --> 00:40:20,199 Then he names the recipient of the letter. 883 00:40:20,200 --> 00:40:24,766 Mr. Sydney Barnes, editor, "The Morning Herald." 884 00:40:24,767 --> 00:40:29,800 ♪ ♪ 885 00:40:32,733 --> 00:40:35,432 This is ludicrous! 886 00:40:35,433 --> 00:40:37,066 I am no murderer! 887 00:40:37,067 --> 00:40:40,399 I am the editor of a national newspaper! 888 00:40:40,400 --> 00:40:42,899 There is no Thames Reaper, Mr. Barnes, you made him up. 889 00:40:42,900 --> 00:40:45,299 The bodies were just some poor souls 890 00:40:45,300 --> 00:40:48,699 found in the Thames: accidental deaths, suicides. 891 00:40:48,700 --> 00:40:51,432 And with the help of Caleb Hunt providing identities, 892 00:40:51,433 --> 00:40:53,432 you were able to claim the deaths were the work 893 00:40:53,433 --> 00:40:54,933 of some figment of your imagination. 894 00:40:56,033 --> 00:40:57,700 And why on Earth would I want to do that? 895 00:40:59,100 --> 00:41:00,299 Perhaps to increase circulation 896 00:41:00,300 --> 00:41:01,432 because your newspaper was failing. 897 00:41:01,433 --> 00:41:04,366 I have never even met this Caleb Hunt! 898 00:41:04,367 --> 00:41:06,966 Really? 899 00:41:06,967 --> 00:41:08,466 He was blackmailing someone to give him money 900 00:41:08,467 --> 00:41:11,666 in return for his silence regarding the Reaper's identity, 901 00:41:11,667 --> 00:41:13,699 and according to his letter, 902 00:41:13,700 --> 00:41:16,099 that someone was you, Mr. Barnes. 903 00:41:16,100 --> 00:41:18,532 And I believe this is what accounts for Caleb's murder. 904 00:41:18,533 --> 00:41:21,232 (gasping) 905 00:41:21,233 --> 00:41:22,699 I've had no dealings with this man. 906 00:41:22,700 --> 00:41:24,533 (knock at door) Hmm... come! 907 00:41:27,300 --> 00:41:28,333 Sir. 908 00:41:30,667 --> 00:41:32,232 (footsteps retreating) 909 00:41:32,233 --> 00:41:33,467 (door closes) 910 00:41:39,067 --> 00:41:41,066 The Bank of Switzerland have confirmed your name 911 00:41:41,067 --> 00:41:42,299 as the registered account holder 912 00:41:42,300 --> 00:41:44,667 for a safe deposit box used by Mr. Hunt. 913 00:41:46,500 --> 00:41:48,766 I believe this was a drop-off point for money 914 00:41:48,767 --> 00:41:50,700 between the two of you to pay for his services. 915 00:41:54,333 --> 00:41:58,033 I will not say one more word before speaking with my lawyer. 916 00:42:00,033 --> 00:42:01,666 BLAKE: Barnes is denying it, of course, 917 00:42:01,667 --> 00:42:03,767 but there's enough evidence to charge him. 918 00:42:08,667 --> 00:42:09,932 Perhaps in the future you might ask 919 00:42:09,933 --> 00:42:11,733 before opening my new bottle of whisky. 920 00:42:14,000 --> 00:42:18,766 Well, I was waiting for a rather long time. 921 00:42:18,767 --> 00:42:21,566 Perhaps if you'd allowed me to attend the questioning... 922 00:42:21,567 --> 00:42:24,100 Are you negotiating with me, Miss Scarlet? 923 00:42:25,633 --> 00:42:26,799 Um... 924 00:42:26,800 --> 00:42:28,333 Yes. 925 00:42:29,867 --> 00:42:32,766 Perhaps in the future, you may attend. 926 00:42:32,767 --> 00:42:35,666 I will think on it. 927 00:42:35,667 --> 00:42:38,832 I will need a full report of the case on my desk first thing. 928 00:42:38,833 --> 00:42:40,067 First thing? 929 00:42:41,633 --> 00:42:42,899 That's what I expect from my men. 930 00:42:42,900 --> 00:42:44,567 I'll not make exception for you. 931 00:42:45,833 --> 00:42:48,499 Of course. Is that a problem? 932 00:42:48,500 --> 00:42:51,566 Are you otherwise engaged this evening? 933 00:42:51,567 --> 00:42:53,299 Well... 934 00:42:53,300 --> 00:42:56,032 It was a possibility, yes. 935 00:42:56,033 --> 00:42:58,400 ♪ ♪ 936 00:43:00,567 --> 00:43:03,733 Good day, Inspector Blake. 937 00:43:12,100 --> 00:43:14,466 Hm. 938 00:43:14,467 --> 00:43:17,699 (people talking in background, typewriters clacking) 939 00:43:17,700 --> 00:43:21,199 I may not be home for dinner. At this rate, neither will I. 940 00:43:21,200 --> 00:43:22,467 Are you dining out? 941 00:43:24,433 --> 00:43:26,466 Um... 942 00:43:26,467 --> 00:43:28,666 Possibly. 943 00:43:28,667 --> 00:43:30,632 With Inspector Blake? 944 00:43:30,633 --> 00:43:31,999 No, not Inspector Blake. 945 00:43:32,000 --> 00:43:33,366 Why would you assume that? 946 00:43:33,367 --> 00:43:35,332 Well, you've been spending much time together recently... 947 00:43:35,333 --> 00:43:36,500 It's someone else. 948 00:43:37,967 --> 00:43:39,899 Someone you haven't met. Who? 949 00:43:39,900 --> 00:43:44,932 I just said it was someone you haven't met. 950 00:43:44,933 --> 00:43:47,132 He seems like a nice enough man. 951 00:43:47,133 --> 00:43:48,266 But... 952 00:43:48,267 --> 00:43:50,332 I'm, I'm not sure I will go. 953 00:43:50,333 --> 00:43:51,799 I, I don't know him well. 954 00:43:51,800 --> 00:43:55,532 That's the point in spending time together, Lizzie. 955 00:43:55,533 --> 00:43:57,632 Like me and Barnabus. 956 00:43:57,633 --> 00:43:59,232 It wasn't love at first sight. 957 00:43:59,233 --> 00:44:00,666 It was for him. But... 958 00:44:00,667 --> 00:44:03,499 Once we spent more time together, 959 00:44:03,500 --> 00:44:06,532 we got closer. 960 00:44:06,533 --> 00:44:09,866 Speaking of Mr. Potts... 961 00:44:09,867 --> 00:44:11,232 (murmurs) 962 00:44:11,233 --> 00:44:14,632 I'll let you get on. 963 00:44:14,633 --> 00:44:15,699 Miss Scarlet. 964 00:44:15,700 --> 00:44:17,066 Mr. Potts. 965 00:44:17,067 --> 00:44:20,966 (people talking in background) 966 00:44:20,967 --> 00:44:22,032 (murmuring) 967 00:44:22,033 --> 00:44:23,466 (whispering): Barnabus, 968 00:44:23,467 --> 00:44:25,266 what are you doing here? 969 00:44:25,267 --> 00:44:26,632 I have some exciting news. 970 00:44:26,633 --> 00:44:30,999 Reverend Harvey has had a cancellation, next month! 971 00:44:31,000 --> 00:44:33,417 So he wondered if we'd like to book it for our wedding day. 972 00:44:34,600 --> 00:44:37,232 I'm at work, Barnabus, and very busy! 973 00:44:37,233 --> 00:44:39,899 Inspector Blake is waiting on some notes, 974 00:44:39,900 --> 00:44:42,299 not to mention my other duties that I'm neglecting. 975 00:44:42,300 --> 00:44:45,832 But your shift ends soon... I was hoping to escort you home. 976 00:44:45,833 --> 00:44:48,566 I will be working late this evening. 977 00:44:48,567 --> 00:44:50,133 Again? 978 00:44:51,467 --> 00:44:53,467 I really must get on. 979 00:44:54,900 --> 00:44:57,499 Very well, my dear. 980 00:44:57,500 --> 00:44:59,066 Very well. 981 00:44:59,067 --> 00:45:04,132 ♪ ♪ 982 00:45:04,133 --> 00:45:08,732 (people talking in background) 983 00:45:08,733 --> 00:45:12,899 ♪ ♪ 984 00:45:12,900 --> 00:45:14,499 (people talking in background) 985 00:45:14,500 --> 00:45:15,867 (door opens) 986 00:45:18,867 --> 00:45:20,199 BAILEY: I got your note. 987 00:45:20,200 --> 00:45:22,632 I booked a table at Baron's. 988 00:45:22,633 --> 00:45:25,532 Oh, lovely. 989 00:45:25,533 --> 00:45:27,733 ♪ ♪ 990 00:45:30,367 --> 00:45:33,266 You heard about your editor, Mr. Barnes. 991 00:45:33,267 --> 00:45:34,400 The whole office has. 992 00:45:35,767 --> 00:45:38,066 I never warmed to the man, 993 00:45:38,067 --> 00:45:40,732 but I did not think him capable of such deceit. 994 00:45:40,733 --> 00:45:43,766 I don't know the full story, of course. 995 00:45:43,767 --> 00:45:45,800 But we have all evening for you to enlighten me. 996 00:45:47,633 --> 00:45:49,867 (lock turns) 997 00:45:51,533 --> 00:45:54,366 Do not worry, Miss Scarlet, I merely tease. 998 00:45:54,367 --> 00:45:57,566 I shall not be trying to coax any information out of you. 999 00:45:57,567 --> 00:46:00,867 I'm very much off duty. 1000 00:46:05,300 --> 00:46:07,500 Shall we? 1001 00:46:12,533 --> 00:46:15,866 (people talking in background) 1002 00:46:15,867 --> 00:46:18,132 (knock at door) 1003 00:46:18,133 --> 00:46:20,832 Come! (door opens) 1004 00:46:20,833 --> 00:46:23,399 I've got those files ready for you, Inspector. 1005 00:46:23,400 --> 00:46:24,666 Miss Woods. 1006 00:46:24,667 --> 00:46:26,899 Why are you still here? 1007 00:46:26,900 --> 00:46:29,066 Oh, well, I had to finish those reports, 1008 00:46:29,067 --> 00:46:31,199 and then there was the filing to do, 1009 00:46:31,200 --> 00:46:33,132 and the log books to transcribe, 1010 00:46:33,133 --> 00:46:34,332 but another hour or so, 1011 00:46:34,333 --> 00:46:35,466 and I'll be done. 1012 00:46:35,467 --> 00:46:37,032 You cannot work this amount of hours. 1013 00:46:37,033 --> 00:46:38,033 (exhales) You'll make yourself ill. 1014 00:46:38,034 --> 00:46:40,499 I'm fine. 1015 00:46:40,500 --> 00:46:42,667 Please. 1016 00:46:49,767 --> 00:46:50,966 You do not look fine. 1017 00:46:50,967 --> 00:46:55,366 ♪ ♪ 1018 00:46:55,367 --> 00:46:57,999 Perhaps I've bitten off more than I can chew. 1019 00:46:58,000 --> 00:47:02,299 The truth is, between your needs 1020 00:47:02,300 --> 00:47:03,932 and the rest of my duties, 1021 00:47:03,933 --> 00:47:07,799 the volume of work is great, indeed. 1022 00:47:07,800 --> 00:47:10,600 But I so want to do my very best for you, Inspector. 1023 00:47:11,933 --> 00:47:13,599 For everyone. 1024 00:47:13,600 --> 00:47:14,832 (exhales) 1025 00:47:14,833 --> 00:47:17,167 Miss Woods, you're clearly not coping. 1026 00:47:19,367 --> 00:47:22,799 So I believe we need to rethink your position. 1027 00:47:22,800 --> 00:47:25,699 ♪ ♪ 1028 00:47:25,700 --> 00:47:27,599 (people talking in background) 1029 00:47:27,600 --> 00:47:28,699 BAILEY: It's beyond comprehension 1030 00:47:28,700 --> 00:47:30,632 that a man could behave such a way. 1031 00:47:30,633 --> 00:47:36,066 Not to mention how humiliating it is personally for me. 1032 00:47:36,067 --> 00:47:37,532 The paper will be a laughingstock 1033 00:47:37,533 --> 00:47:40,066 when the news breaks, and so will I. 1034 00:47:40,067 --> 00:47:41,399 I've just spent the last year 1035 00:47:41,400 --> 00:47:43,099 writing about a killer who doesn't actually exist. 1036 00:47:43,100 --> 00:47:44,999 (breathes deeply) 1037 00:47:45,000 --> 00:47:47,566 Perhaps I'll make a career change. 1038 00:47:47,567 --> 00:47:49,599 How's the private detective business these days? 1039 00:47:49,600 --> 00:47:53,032 (inhales) 1040 00:47:53,033 --> 00:47:56,499 Um, I apologize, I... 1041 00:47:56,500 --> 00:47:58,799 Promised not to talk about the case, and that is all I've done. 1042 00:47:58,800 --> 00:48:00,599 (breathes deeply) 1043 00:48:00,600 --> 00:48:03,000 Let us talk about something else entirely. 1044 00:48:04,733 --> 00:48:06,767 Like how elegant you look. 1045 00:48:08,367 --> 00:48:11,732 I'm only sorry I did not have time to change, I... 1046 00:48:11,733 --> 00:48:13,599 ...do you an injustice, Miss Scarlet. 1047 00:48:13,600 --> 00:48:16,599 You're too kind, Mr. Bailey. 1048 00:48:16,600 --> 00:48:18,399 (chuckles) 1049 00:48:18,400 --> 00:48:20,899 As for the case, 1050 00:48:20,900 --> 00:48:22,367 I'm more than happy to discuss it. 1051 00:48:23,367 --> 00:48:26,067 And the crucial piece of evidence against Mr. Barnes. 1052 00:48:28,667 --> 00:48:32,266 There was a safe deposit box in a bank on Threadneedle Street. 1053 00:48:32,267 --> 00:48:33,766 It's a place where money was deposited 1054 00:48:33,767 --> 00:48:38,766 between your editor and the mortuary clerk Caleb Hunt. 1055 00:48:38,767 --> 00:48:41,332 We found the clerk's key to the box, 1056 00:48:41,333 --> 00:48:43,366 but as yet, no luck with the key 1057 00:48:43,367 --> 00:48:45,900 that belonged to Mr. Barnes. Intriguing. 1058 00:48:47,333 --> 00:48:50,666 And now I know why. 1059 00:48:50,667 --> 00:48:52,532 Because you have it on your keyring, Mr. Bailey. 1060 00:48:52,533 --> 00:48:55,899 ♪ ♪ 1061 00:48:55,900 --> 00:48:57,966 When we left your office, 1062 00:48:57,967 --> 00:48:59,999 it wasn't you talking about the case 1063 00:49:00,000 --> 00:49:01,132 that unsettled me so. 1064 00:49:01,133 --> 00:49:03,000 It was watching you lock up your desk. 1065 00:49:05,967 --> 00:49:08,566 And when we arrived at the restaurant, 1066 00:49:08,567 --> 00:49:11,132 contrary to what I told you, I didn't go to the powder room. 1067 00:49:11,133 --> 00:49:13,099 I went to the cloakroom 1068 00:49:13,100 --> 00:49:16,732 to search your coat. 1069 00:49:16,733 --> 00:49:19,532 ♪ ♪ 1070 00:49:19,533 --> 00:49:23,666 You invented the Thames Reaper story. 1071 00:49:23,667 --> 00:49:24,999 ♪ ♪ 1072 00:49:25,000 --> 00:49:28,132 You tried to cover your tracks by posing as your editor 1073 00:49:28,133 --> 00:49:29,999 when you hired Caleb, 1074 00:49:30,000 --> 00:49:32,532 and did the same when you secured the safe deposit box, 1075 00:49:32,533 --> 00:49:33,999 but when Caleb blackmailed you 1076 00:49:34,000 --> 00:49:36,732 with the threat of exposing what you'd done, 1077 00:49:36,733 --> 00:49:38,733 you killed him. 1078 00:49:41,833 --> 00:49:44,599 I'll not sit here and be insulted by this nonsense. 1079 00:49:44,600 --> 00:49:45,666 Well, you yourself said 1080 00:49:45,667 --> 00:49:46,799 the paper was on the verge of closing. 1081 00:49:46,800 --> 00:49:48,766 This was your way 1082 00:49:48,767 --> 00:49:52,433 to improve circulation, wasn't it? 1083 00:49:54,133 --> 00:49:57,566 (people talking in background) 1084 00:49:57,567 --> 00:50:00,167 I sent a message to Scotland Yard the moment I found the key. 1085 00:50:02,067 --> 00:50:03,532 Lads. 1086 00:50:03,533 --> 00:50:06,132 ♪ ♪ 1087 00:50:06,133 --> 00:50:08,133 (guests gasping, murmuring) 1088 00:50:10,333 --> 00:50:14,567 ♪ ♪ 1089 00:50:21,967 --> 00:50:24,332 BLAKE: Mr. Bailey was in pieces just being cuffed. 1090 00:50:24,333 --> 00:50:25,599 I doubt it'll take much 1091 00:50:25,600 --> 00:50:27,184 to get a full confession. (door closes) 1092 00:50:31,033 --> 00:50:33,799 I take it you would like to attend the questioning. 1093 00:50:33,800 --> 00:50:34,999 (stammers): Yes. 1094 00:50:35,000 --> 00:50:38,166 Very much so, thank you. 1095 00:50:38,167 --> 00:50:39,466 But perhaps next time, 1096 00:50:39,467 --> 00:50:41,266 you might wish to wear something a little 1097 00:50:41,267 --> 00:50:43,266 less eye-catching. 1098 00:50:43,267 --> 00:50:48,300 ♪ ♪ 1099 00:50:55,967 --> 00:51:01,999 ♪ ♪ 1100 00:51:02,000 --> 00:51:04,732 (keys jangling, lock turns) 1101 00:51:04,733 --> 00:51:06,499 IVY: Barnabus! 1102 00:51:06,500 --> 00:51:07,899 Ivy? 1103 00:51:07,900 --> 00:51:09,599 You should not be out alone at this time of night! 1104 00:51:09,600 --> 00:51:11,766 I have some news. 1105 00:51:11,767 --> 00:51:15,666 Some very exciting news. 1106 00:51:15,667 --> 00:51:19,199 Inspector Blake has asked me to dedicate myself 1107 00:51:19,200 --> 00:51:23,732 to his work only, like his assistant. 1108 00:51:23,733 --> 00:51:25,199 Oh! (giggles) 1109 00:51:25,200 --> 00:51:26,799 Oh, my, I'm... 1110 00:51:26,800 --> 00:51:29,032 Bursting with pride, my dear! (laughs) 1111 00:51:29,033 --> 00:51:31,432 I've missed you. 1112 00:51:31,433 --> 00:51:33,332 I've missed you! 1113 00:51:33,333 --> 00:51:35,699 Well, you'll miss me no longer. 1114 00:51:35,700 --> 00:51:38,932 From now on, my hours will be more civilized. 1115 00:51:38,933 --> 00:51:41,332 (exhales) What say 1116 00:51:41,333 --> 00:51:43,099 we have a nice glass of sherry 1117 00:51:43,100 --> 00:51:45,632 by the fireside to celebrate? 1118 00:51:45,633 --> 00:51:47,899 I wholly endorse that idea! 1119 00:51:47,900 --> 00:51:49,832 (laughing) 1120 00:51:49,833 --> 00:51:51,899 Perhaps while we sip the sherry, 1121 00:51:51,900 --> 00:51:53,599 we can discuss the wedding date 1122 00:51:53,600 --> 00:51:56,599 that Reverend Harvey has offered. 1123 00:51:56,600 --> 00:51:59,699 Let's just enjoy the evening together, Barnabus. 1124 00:51:59,700 --> 00:52:02,499 We'll, we'll talk about it another time. 1125 00:52:02,500 --> 00:52:03,500 Of course, my dear. 1126 00:52:03,501 --> 00:52:06,032 Of course. (chuckles) 1127 00:52:06,033 --> 00:52:07,933 Another time. 1128 00:52:11,233 --> 00:52:12,267 (click) 1129 00:52:16,533 --> 00:52:17,999 CAMPBELL: You were released early 1130 00:52:18,000 --> 00:52:19,699 because I pulled some strings. 1131 00:52:19,700 --> 00:52:21,366 You're a man who can get things done. 1132 00:52:21,367 --> 00:52:22,732 No questions asked. 1133 00:52:22,733 --> 00:52:25,266 I will cause you no problems, Eliza. 1134 00:52:25,267 --> 00:52:26,699 Found us a little house. 1135 00:52:26,700 --> 00:52:28,432 But we haven't even set a date for the wedding. 1136 00:52:28,433 --> 00:52:29,732 Why haven't you? 1137 00:52:29,733 --> 00:52:31,299 Is this because you're worried about leaving me? 1138 00:52:31,300 --> 00:52:34,633 ♪ ♪ 1139 00:52:36,367 --> 00:52:39,699 ♪ ♪ 1140 00:52:39,700 --> 00:52:43,566 ANNOUNCER: Visit our website for videos, newsletters, podcasts and more. 1141 00:52:43,567 --> 00:52:45,799 And join us on social media. 1142 00:52:45,800 --> 00:52:49,000 ♪ ♪ 1143 00:52:55,700 --> 00:52:59,300 ♪ ♪