1 00:01:07,236 --> 00:01:12,340 ''But it was the strength in gold at the end of last week that put the equity market into reverse.'' 2 00:01:12,922 --> 00:01:15,763 Well, Henry? - You're right. They've upped the dividend. 3 00:01:15,964 --> 00:01:18,690 I owe you a drink then. Billy? - One moment, sir. 4 00:01:24,394 --> 00:01:26,293 Gentlemen? - What will it be? 5 00:01:27,200 --> 00:01:29,645 Sorry, the drink will have to wait. 6 00:01:30,498 --> 00:01:32,645 Gracious, what on earth was that? Are you wired for sound? 7 00:01:32,864 --> 00:01:36,895 A new gadget, transistorized. It's a portable secretary. 8 00:01:38,507 --> 00:01:41,223 How ingenious. - Henry put me on to it. 9 00:01:41,404 --> 00:01:43,794 I think he must have shares in the company that makes them. 10 00:01:44,580 --> 00:01:46,877 How does it work? - Oh, it's quite simple really. 11 00:01:47,046 --> 00:01:50,386 When my office wants me, they call the answering service. 12 00:01:50,564 --> 00:01:53,176 They transmit a bleep and I call them back. 13 00:01:53,809 --> 00:01:55,403 Well, there you are then. 14 00:01:55,502 --> 00:01:56,768 No need. 15 00:01:56,939 --> 00:02:00,341 That was just to remind us that it's time we left for our board meeting. 16 00:02:00,537 --> 00:02:02,044 Henry? - Of course. 17 00:02:02,912 --> 00:02:04,265 Excuse us, Jago. 18 00:02:04,464 --> 00:02:07,714 I won't forget that drink you owe me. Have it some other time, eh? 19 00:02:10,316 --> 00:02:13,688 Oh, pardon me. - No harm done. 20 00:02:26,881 --> 00:02:30,319 Since the war, full employment and a rising standard of living 21 00:02:30,435 --> 00:02:33,796 have become the major economic requirements of this country. 22 00:02:34,005 --> 00:02:37,424 Accompanied, inevitably, by inflation. 23 00:02:58,261 --> 00:03:00,739 The future for the industry, gentlemen, is bright. 24 00:03:01,072 --> 00:03:03,114 For our company, the outlook is healthy. 25 00:03:03,268 --> 00:03:05,777 Very... 26 00:03:23,091 --> 00:03:24,265 For your bath? 27 00:03:24,740 --> 00:03:26,473 Stock press. 28 00:03:28,230 --> 00:03:30,855 ''Chairman of Todhunter dies, share prices slashed.'' 29 00:03:31,035 --> 00:03:33,430 It happened here, just 2 hours ago. 30 00:03:33,610 --> 00:03:35,910 That's new, - Legacy from my uncle. 31 00:03:36,091 --> 00:03:38,454 Pity it's dented. - Battle of the Somme, 1916. 32 00:03:38,626 --> 00:03:40,590 German bullet? - Canadian mule. 33 00:03:40,905 --> 00:03:43,308 Todhunter died here 2 hours ago. 34 00:03:43,480 --> 00:03:47,100 He was the 6th company chairman to drop dead in the last year. 35 00:03:47,294 --> 00:03:50,683 Each time the chairman was dynamic, virtually indispensable to his company. 36 00:03:50,716 --> 00:03:52,875 So the company stood to lose a good deal by his death. 37 00:03:53,043 --> 00:03:54,925 Thrombosis, overworked? 38 00:03:55,125 --> 00:03:57,739 Question: did they fall, or were they pushed? 39 00:03:57,940 --> 00:03:59,933 All 6 of them? - Why not? 40 00:04:00,089 --> 00:04:03,609 Motive: Man dies, share prices slashed, 41 00:04:03,753 --> 00:04:06,580 the company becomes cheaper, easier to take over. 42 00:04:06,773 --> 00:04:10,645 Fine. Except for one thing. They weren't taken over. 43 00:04:10,782 --> 00:04:11,598 What next? 44 00:04:11,795 --> 00:04:13,663 A dabble in high finance. 45 00:04:14,587 --> 00:04:18,755 These company chairmen all had one thing in common: a banker named Boardman. 46 00:04:22,907 --> 00:04:25,018 My apologies, Mr. Steed. Just a minute, Quinn. 47 00:04:25,192 --> 00:04:27,239 Will you take sherry and biscuits with me? 48 00:04:27,366 --> 00:04:28,172 Thank you. 49 00:04:30,614 --> 00:04:34,783 What a charming place you have here, It's nice to see the old traditions maintained. 50 00:04:34,888 --> 00:04:38,512 Virtually unchanged for 147 years, ever since the bank was founded. 51 00:04:38,666 --> 00:04:42,132 Well, Mr. Steed, you come to us most highly recommended. 52 00:04:42,912 --> 00:04:45,295 These bona fides are excellent. Most excellent. 53 00:04:45,435 --> 00:04:46,343 Thank you. 54 00:04:46,494 --> 00:04:48,796 And the nature of your business? - Money. 55 00:04:48,940 --> 00:04:52,943 Shall we say 1.5 million pounds, all right 2 million then, clear. 56 00:04:53,118 --> 00:04:56,830 A nice round figure. Keeps your accounts tidy, eh? 57 00:04:57,057 --> 00:04:57,718 Mr. Steed... 58 00:04:57,886 --> 00:05:00,836 That's just for a start, of course. I might want to double that figure eventually. 59 00:05:00,974 --> 00:05:03,152 Mr. Steed, I admire your attack. 60 00:05:03,282 --> 00:05:07,230 but even on the strength of these references, a loan of 2 million pounds... 61 00:05:07,422 --> 00:05:12,885 A loan? You misunderstand me. I haven't come here to borrow. 62 00:05:13,030 --> 00:05:14,698 l want to deposit. 63 00:05:15,944 --> 00:05:17,738 Two million pounds? 64 00:05:17,905 --> 00:05:20,690 If we can agree on the correct way to invest it. 65 00:05:20,820 --> 00:05:24,969 You see, I represent a trust fund set up by one of the armed forces. 66 00:05:25,157 --> 00:05:27,721 We have very substantial sums to invest. 67 00:05:27,890 --> 00:05:31,279 And we thought that one of our better merchant banks would be the best way of placing them. 68 00:05:31,465 --> 00:05:33,621 More than that I'm afraid I'm not at liberty to say at the moment, 69 00:05:33,804 --> 00:05:37,679 until we're quite sure that your bank is the one to do business with. 70 00:05:37,866 --> 00:05:38,779 I'm sure you understand. 71 00:05:38,934 --> 00:05:39,817 Oh, absolutely. 72 00:05:39,920 --> 00:05:42,885 You're looking over the market at the moment, so to speak. 73 00:05:43,052 --> 00:05:43,954 So to speak. 74 00:05:44,126 --> 00:05:47,479 Well, Mr. Steed, I think you've made a wise choice in coming to us first. 75 00:05:47,682 --> 00:05:49,008 This is your first call? 76 00:05:49,204 --> 00:05:50,562 I can see that you are as astute 77 00:05:50,694 --> 00:05:52,911 as your reputation, Mr. Boardman. 78 00:05:53,761 --> 00:05:56,234 Have a cigar. - No, thank-you, it's a little early. 79 00:05:57,194 --> 00:05:59,434 Ah, I feel at home here already. 80 00:05:59,632 --> 00:06:02,938 The air of ordered calm, a feeling of solidarity, 81 00:06:03,670 --> 00:06:05,432 of financial wisdom. 82 00:06:05,625 --> 00:06:09,383 Didn't you once have a Canaletto hanging here? - Yes, we did. 83 00:06:09,570 --> 00:06:10,942 A friend of yours mentioned it. 84 00:06:11,055 --> 00:06:16,537 It was he who first suggested I come here, Norman Todhunter, poor fellow. 85 00:06:16,689 --> 00:06:18,045 Todhunter? 86 00:06:20,342 --> 00:06:21,653 Yes. 87 00:06:21,866 --> 00:06:24,230 He tried to do too much. 88 00:06:25,867 --> 00:06:26,552 Ah! 89 00:06:27,228 --> 00:06:28,848 I'd like you to meet my partner. 90 00:06:29,908 --> 00:06:31,282 John Harvey, Mr. Steed. 91 00:06:31,456 --> 00:06:32,911 How do you do? - Glad to know you. 92 00:06:33,940 --> 00:06:37,016 Oh, I heard you mention Todhunter. Was he a friend of yours? 93 00:06:37,178 --> 00:06:41,185 We were acquaintances. - Ah, pushed himself too hard, poor chap. 94 00:06:41,373 --> 00:06:43,988 Familiar story these days. - Very familiar. 95 00:06:44,641 --> 00:06:45,292 Hm? 96 00:06:45,472 --> 00:06:48,356 Well, you have been having bad luck lately, haven't you? 97 00:06:48,554 --> 00:06:51,145 Six company chairmen in less than a year? 98 00:06:52,310 --> 00:06:54,372 Ah! 99 00:06:58,037 --> 00:06:59,249 Thank you, Quinn. 100 00:07:00,530 --> 00:07:01,709 Mr. Steed. 101 00:07:02,870 --> 00:07:04,442 Henry. - Thank you. 102 00:07:08,864 --> 00:07:12,943 Well, what do you make of us, hm? A bit archaic, eh? 103 00:07:13,099 --> 00:07:15,019 The trappings of a bygone age. 104 00:07:15,141 --> 00:07:18,533 Do you know we still judge a man as to whether his credit risk is good or not, 105 00:07:18,687 --> 00:07:20,646 by the colour of his socks. 106 00:07:24,737 --> 00:07:26,315 Can you suggest a good broker? 107 00:07:27,181 --> 00:07:27,975 The best. 108 00:07:32,214 --> 00:07:33,810 Frederic Yuill. 109 00:07:33,982 --> 00:07:36,516 We use him ourselves. This will introduce you. 110 00:07:36,687 --> 00:07:37,288 Thank you. 111 00:07:37,669 --> 00:07:40,044 By the way I'm giving a little dinner party on Thursday evening. 112 00:07:40,212 --> 00:07:41,856 I'd be very honoured if you'd join us. 113 00:07:42,038 --> 00:07:44,332 And so would I. I'd be delighted. 114 00:08:09,645 --> 00:08:10,931 Good morning. 115 00:08:11,101 --> 00:08:13,756 The late Mr. Todhunter, he was brought here, wasn't he? 116 00:08:13,956 --> 00:08:15,188 Todhunter? 117 00:08:16,022 --> 00:08:20,421 The mahogany and walnut, velvet lined, solid brass handles, Gothic style. 118 00:08:20,596 --> 00:08:23,814 I prefer the Corinthian fluted, myself. Tasteful. 119 00:08:23,995 --> 00:08:25,625 Todhunter. 120 00:08:25,755 --> 00:08:26,319 Yes, he's with us. 121 00:08:26,508 --> 00:08:29,450 Well, I have an authority here to remove his effects. 122 00:08:29,956 --> 00:08:33,784 I'd say I prefer the Corinthian fluted to any other handle, solid brass, of course. 123 00:08:33,958 --> 00:08:36,818 Although we can get them made up in stainless steel, special order. 124 00:08:36,981 --> 00:08:37,929 Not as tasteful though. 125 00:08:38,053 --> 00:08:41,402 Mind you we do do a simulated mock Michelangelo design 126 00:08:41,553 --> 00:08:44,866 that goes very nice with the lighter wood. Very tasteful together. 127 00:08:45,905 --> 00:08:49,296 Did you, um... deal with Mr. Todhunter? 128 00:08:49,410 --> 00:08:54,185 Naturally. Personal service and efficiency. My father and I, we pride ourselves on it. 129 00:08:54,358 --> 00:08:57,556 And there's no question the funeral will go forward as planned, they won't delay it for an autopsy? 130 00:08:57,669 --> 00:09:01,745 An autopsy? Why should there be. No, the doctor signed the certificate: thrombosis. 131 00:09:01,914 --> 00:09:03,120 Why should there be an autopsy? 132 00:09:03,958 --> 00:09:04,853 Ah, here we are. 133 00:09:05,044 --> 00:09:07,814 Did you notice anything peculiar about the body? 134 00:09:08,014 --> 00:09:12,351 Peculiar? No. Slight bruise over the heart, that's all. 135 00:09:12,499 --> 00:09:13,693 What kind of bruise? 136 00:09:14,503 --> 00:09:16,975 That's funny, it's gone. - What's gone? 137 00:09:17,172 --> 00:09:19,466 I had it here this morning myself. 138 00:09:20,214 --> 00:09:21,280 What? 139 00:09:21,480 --> 00:09:24,198 Eh? Oh, one of those bleep machines, like they use in hospitals. 140 00:09:24,374 --> 00:09:28,269 It's gone. Yet I took it out of his pocket myself. - Which pocket? 141 00:09:28,438 --> 00:09:30,212 Top. It was clipped there. 142 00:09:30,412 --> 00:09:32,128 About level with his heart? 143 00:09:33,084 --> 00:09:34,516 Yes, I suppose it would be. 144 00:09:37,335 --> 00:09:40,438 Well, it's declaration day tomorrow, the shares have gone down a pound. 145 00:09:40,652 --> 00:09:42,715 And you have options for 10,000. 146 00:09:43,388 --> 00:09:47,638 Well, I'll leave the arithmetic to you. Look, I'll call you back later. 147 00:09:47,838 --> 00:09:51,560 Do come in, Mr. Steed. I'm sorry if I've kept you waiting. 148 00:09:51,723 --> 00:09:52,844 Not at all. 149 00:09:53,046 --> 00:09:55,078 How do you do? Do sit down. - Thank you. 150 00:09:55,276 --> 00:09:57,076 Well, I understand Boardman sent you. 151 00:09:57,252 --> 00:09:59,008 How is Henry? - Flourishing. 152 00:09:59,171 --> 00:10:01,261 Well now, what can I do for you? 153 00:10:01,450 --> 00:10:03,735 Do you know a company called ''Castle's Tin''? - Yes. 154 00:10:03,957 --> 00:10:06,367 Chappy in my club thinks they're a good speculation. 155 00:10:06,572 --> 00:10:08,842 There are two occasions in a man's life when he shouldn't speculate: 156 00:10:09,009 --> 00:10:10,663 When he can afford it, and when he can't. 157 00:10:10,833 --> 00:10:11,924 Thanks for the advice. 158 00:10:12,133 --> 00:10:15,166 Not mine. Mark Twain's. He was a good fisherman, too. 159 00:10:15,330 --> 00:10:16,657 Didn't know he was a broker. 160 00:10:16,857 --> 00:10:21,132 Can l offer you some sherry, and... - Sherry and biscuits? Thank-you. 161 00:10:21,258 --> 00:10:24,037 Suzanne, send Myers in with some sherry and biscuits. 162 00:10:25,798 --> 00:10:28,574 ''Castle's Tin'', it's a sturdy sort of company. 163 00:10:28,766 --> 00:10:31,508 The friend who gave me the tip has been having an awful lot of luck lately on the market, 164 00:10:31,654 --> 00:10:33,032 but I don't understand how. 165 00:10:33,203 --> 00:10:37,167 The shares have been falling every day, yet he's still coining it. 166 00:10:37,245 --> 00:10:39,511 It can be done. - You can make money out of failure? 167 00:10:39,661 --> 00:10:41,812 Have you ever heard of a thing called a ''Put Option''? 168 00:10:42,470 --> 00:10:43,457 Vaguely. 169 00:10:44,241 --> 00:10:46,112 I'll give you a simple example. 170 00:10:46,321 --> 00:10:48,742 You take out a put option on X shares. 171 00:10:48,910 --> 00:10:50,785 They stand at say a pound today. 172 00:10:50,976 --> 00:10:53,637 Then perhaps they drop by half to 10 bob. 173 00:10:53,834 --> 00:10:56,483 So you buy 10,000 at 10 bob, 174 00:10:56,642 --> 00:10:59,314 and exercise your option to sell at a pound. 175 00:10:59,498 --> 00:11:03,492 The difference is your profit margin. - Complex, and definitely not for the amateur. 176 00:11:03,692 --> 00:11:05,102 It's very profitable when you pull it off. 177 00:11:05,266 --> 00:11:08,644 The whole thing depends on the shares falling in price. 178 00:11:10,019 --> 00:11:12,848 Of course if you have the capacity to foresee the future... 179 00:11:13,502 --> 00:11:16,867 and influence it... - That would be a different thing entirely. 180 00:11:18,206 --> 00:11:21,050 What was the name of the company your friend dabbled in? 181 00:11:21,215 --> 00:11:24,600 Todhunter's. It was quite a killing. 182 00:11:26,906 --> 00:11:28,874 That is the correct term, isn't it? 183 00:11:29,019 --> 00:11:29,963 Yes. 184 00:11:31,326 --> 00:11:32,997 Do you fish, Mr. Steed ? 185 00:11:33,179 --> 00:11:35,504 You should. It's very relaxing. 186 00:11:37,219 --> 00:11:38,106 Oh, thank you, Miles. 187 00:11:41,011 --> 00:11:44,469 Associated Industries, down 2 points. Excuse me. Suzanne? 188 00:11:44,606 --> 00:11:45,592 Yes, sir? 189 00:11:45,784 --> 00:11:48,169 Associated Industries, buy 20,000. 190 00:11:48,340 --> 00:11:48,953 Yes, Mr. Yuill. 191 00:11:49,051 --> 00:11:52,779 And I also have Ben Jago in the phone. Shall I put him through? 192 00:11:52,893 --> 00:11:55,945 No. No, I'll come outside and speak to him. 193 00:11:56,660 --> 00:11:57,742 Will you excuse me a moment? 194 00:11:57,869 --> 00:12:00,266 I'll have Suzanne send in some investment prospects for you. 195 00:12:28,877 --> 00:12:30,843 Mr. Yuill wants you to have these. 196 00:12:31,499 --> 00:12:36,076 I'm just a babe in the financial wood. Perhaps you'd explain to me the finer points. 197 00:12:36,254 --> 00:12:37,806 I'll try. 198 00:12:38,002 --> 00:12:40,773 This is just a suggested portfolio. 199 00:12:40,954 --> 00:12:44,787 The capital you invest will be spread out equally over all the key industries. 200 00:12:44,952 --> 00:12:49,477 So much in steel, so much in oil, so much in the industrials, and so on. 201 00:12:49,666 --> 00:12:50,452 Fascinating. 202 00:12:50,648 --> 00:12:54,741 Yes, this suggested scheme would need an initial investment of about... 203 00:12:54,925 --> 00:12:57,693 oh, 50,000 pounds in round figures. 204 00:12:57,914 --> 00:13:00,239 Round figures. - Oh, Mr. Steed! 205 00:13:00,420 --> 00:13:02,054 Oh, please, go on. 206 00:13:02,862 --> 00:13:05,894 Well, there's nothing else really to say. It's all quite straight forward. 207 00:13:06,049 --> 00:13:09,879 The investment suggestions are carefully selected, tried and tested. 208 00:13:10,059 --> 00:13:13,740 By Ben Jago? He is a client of yours, isn't he? 209 00:13:14,530 --> 00:13:16,682 Do you know Mr. Jago? 210 00:13:16,850 --> 00:13:19,436 Who doesn't? His name is bantered about the city as the man to watch. 211 00:13:19,639 --> 00:13:20,867 Yes, he's very successful. 212 00:13:21,018 --> 00:13:23,423 And he is client of yours. - One of the best we have. 213 00:13:23,591 --> 00:13:26,048 How does he do it? A crystal ball? Foresight? 214 00:13:26,193 --> 00:13:31,350 Well, he's always dabbling in ''Put Options'', isn't he? He's always just one step ahead. 215 00:13:31,516 --> 00:13:35,038 He seems to sense just when the market is just right. 216 00:13:35,246 --> 00:13:36,853 It's his experience, I suppose. 217 00:13:36,967 --> 00:13:41,196 Still, I think it's a little uncanny. I mean, take his last success, Todhunter and company. 218 00:13:41,374 --> 00:13:46,635 Well, he took out options about a week ago, oh, a holding of 100,000. 219 00:13:46,743 --> 00:13:50,055 They paid off. And that's Ben Jago for you. 220 00:14:04,181 --> 00:14:05,520 Oh, flood it, please. 221 00:14:07,802 --> 00:14:08,688 Thank you. 222 00:14:21,773 --> 00:14:25,720 Coppers were quietly firm, but made a mixed showing. 223 00:14:25,913 --> 00:14:27,103 Oils, hardened. 224 00:14:27,275 --> 00:14:29,489 But rubbers were neglected. 225 00:14:30,559 --> 00:14:33,036 Banking and insurance shares were on the dull side. 226 00:14:33,219 --> 00:14:35,948 But HP shares steady. 227 00:14:36,478 --> 00:14:37,016 Yes, sir? 228 00:14:38,118 --> 00:14:40,647 What's the ''Blue Chip Special'' when it's at home? 229 00:14:40,785 --> 00:14:44,424 Oh, that's one layer of delicious prawns, one of scrambled egg mayonnaise, on lightly toasted rye bread. 230 00:14:44,584 --> 00:14:45,604 I can recommend it, sir. 231 00:14:45,742 --> 00:14:47,886 Splendid. At least one of us will enjoy it. 232 00:14:49,028 --> 00:14:52,353 Coffee, sir? - Kenya with a dash. Vodka to start. 233 00:14:52,529 --> 00:14:54,094 Thank you, sir. Quote your shares while you're waiting? 234 00:14:55,300 --> 00:14:56,394 It'd take too long. 235 00:14:57,704 --> 00:15:01,208 Anything further, sir? - Is there a Mr. Ben Jago here? 236 00:15:02,209 --> 00:15:04,818 Yes, sir. He's um, over there. 237 00:15:04,989 --> 00:15:06,734 Thank you. - Thank-you, sir. 238 00:15:08,942 --> 00:15:11,545 Excuse me, aren't you Ben Jago? 239 00:15:11,712 --> 00:15:13,949 Yes. - We share the same broker. 240 00:15:14,261 --> 00:15:17,650 Charlie Bingham? - Yuill. Brian Yuill. 241 00:15:17,826 --> 00:15:20,790 Well, can't be too careful. Won't you join us, Mr... 242 00:15:20,952 --> 00:15:22,112 Steed. 243 00:15:22,302 --> 00:15:25,567 May l introduce... - Do sit here, I'm just going. 244 00:15:25,725 --> 00:15:26,920 Please, I don't want to interrupt. 245 00:15:27,119 --> 00:15:29,791 Not at all. I have an appointment with my hairdresser. 246 00:15:29,907 --> 00:15:32,082 Are you sure? - Certain. 247 00:15:33,058 --> 00:15:35,284 Bye, Ben. Mr. Steed. 248 00:15:39,216 --> 00:15:41,524 I must apologize for the intrusion. - Not at all. 249 00:15:41,692 --> 00:15:44,154 Tell me, have they put you into Gibbs Electronics yet? 250 00:15:44,320 --> 00:15:45,832 Not yet. - Well, see that they don't. 251 00:15:46,021 --> 00:15:48,920 I don't like the smell of them. - Thanks for the tip. 252 00:15:50,582 --> 00:15:51,532 No ice? 253 00:15:51,725 --> 00:15:53,858 House rule, sir. - Really? 254 00:15:53,981 --> 00:15:57,412 Yes, a dealer from Wall Street once asked for a bourbon ''on the rocks''. 255 00:15:57,578 --> 00:15:59,425 Two brokers dropped dead on the spot. 256 00:16:02,554 --> 00:16:05,970 Tell me, how is it all done? Remote as water divining to me. 257 00:16:06,154 --> 00:16:09,532 Well, it's mainly by guess and by good luck. 258 00:16:09,684 --> 00:16:13,290 I don't believe it. My guide book says Ben Jago, the shrewdest man in the city. 259 00:16:13,469 --> 00:16:15,371 Time to buy yourself a new guidebook. 260 00:16:15,509 --> 00:16:17,041 Care to pass on some of the rules? 261 00:16:18,095 --> 00:16:20,681 ''Buy when they're friendless'', ''never wrong to take a profit''. 262 00:16:20,824 --> 00:16:22,479 But they're only half truths, all of them. 263 00:16:22,650 --> 00:16:23,684 All of them? 264 00:16:23,857 --> 00:16:26,385 How did you know about Todhunter? That was more than a half truth. 265 00:16:27,980 --> 00:16:29,799 Hot tip from my broker. 266 00:16:29,975 --> 00:16:31,450 I wish he'd passed it on to me. 267 00:16:32,543 --> 00:16:35,550 There was a lot of fiddling before Rome caught fire. 268 00:16:35,630 --> 00:16:39,346 Well if there's a fiddle going on, I'm a man who likes to be in on it. 269 00:16:40,141 --> 00:16:42,950 Just remember, even Nero got his fingers burned. 270 00:16:45,160 --> 00:16:46,188 Goodbye, Mr. Steed. 271 00:16:56,940 --> 00:16:57,877 Good afternoon. 272 00:16:58,023 --> 00:17:00,388 I'm J. P. Warner, of Warner's ''Answering Service''. 273 00:17:00,566 --> 00:17:01,100 Can l help you? 274 00:17:01,305 --> 00:17:03,322 Yes, I'd like to know more about this service you offer. 275 00:17:03,465 --> 00:17:06,779 It's splendid in it's simplicity, Miss... - Mrs., Mrs. Peel. 276 00:17:06,936 --> 00:17:11,223 Ah. Well, the scheme operates along the lines they have used in many hospitals. 277 00:17:11,389 --> 00:17:13,475 The subscriber carries a bleep on his person. 278 00:17:13,663 --> 00:17:15,804 And if he's wanted, bleep! 279 00:17:15,986 --> 00:17:17,608 Wherever he is, or whatever he's doing. 280 00:17:17,794 --> 00:17:19,278 And what's the range of your service? 281 00:17:19,464 --> 00:17:21,891 Well, at present we're limited to the city of London. 282 00:17:22,055 --> 00:17:25,210 So that confines it to brokers and financiers? - Yeah, that's the idea. 283 00:17:25,917 --> 00:17:27,070 Well, this is our pilot scheme. 284 00:17:27,230 --> 00:17:30,038 If it works, and I can assure you it is working, 285 00:17:30,241 --> 00:17:32,781 then our backers will enable us to expand. 286 00:17:33,365 --> 00:17:36,196 Ah, but all the information is contained in our brochures. 287 00:17:36,402 --> 00:17:37,631 Perhaps you'd care to see them. - Thank you. 288 00:17:37,774 --> 00:17:40,492 About how many bleeps do you have in operation at the moment? 289 00:17:40,675 --> 00:17:43,433 Well, at the last count it was close on 5,000. 290 00:17:44,205 --> 00:17:47,918 A key executive need never be out of touch. That's the basis. 291 00:17:48,083 --> 00:17:51,110 It ought to be alright now, Mr. Warner. - Ah, splendid, Fitch, splendid. 292 00:17:52,412 --> 00:17:55,083 Just needed rewiring, that's all. - Yes, right. Thank you, Fitch, thank you. 293 00:17:55,263 --> 00:17:57,579 I'll get along now. A lot to do. - Right. Right. 294 00:18:03,390 --> 00:18:06,949 I'm sorry about that. Now, if you'd like to see a practical demonstration? 295 00:18:07,107 --> 00:18:08,126 Who was that man? 296 00:18:08,303 --> 00:18:12,537 Eh? Oh,Fitch? He's our resident mechanical genius. 297 00:18:12,651 --> 00:18:15,464 Now, Mrs. Peel... - I somehow feel I've seen him before somewhere. 298 00:18:15,664 --> 00:18:19,242 Is that possible? - Oh, I doubt it. Fitch isn't exactly social. 299 00:18:19,437 --> 00:18:22,882 He keeps in the background. Very much so. 300 00:18:23,008 --> 00:18:26,275 In fact, I believe during the war, he used to be one of those back room boys. 301 00:18:26,564 --> 00:18:27,973 He's a funny fellow. 302 00:18:28,132 --> 00:18:31,780 Give him a couple of bits of wire, and you've got a short wave radio before you can say Marconi. 303 00:18:32,822 --> 00:18:34,702 Well, thank you very much, Mr. Warner. 304 00:18:34,830 --> 00:18:37,172 Oh, by the way, you supplied a bleep to a relative of mine, 305 00:18:37,351 --> 00:18:39,124 Norman Todhunter. Did you ever get it back? 306 00:18:40,594 --> 00:18:41,630 Todhunter. 307 00:18:48,446 --> 00:18:49,317 Thomas, 308 00:18:50,290 --> 00:18:51,554 Truegoody, 309 00:18:51,701 --> 00:18:53,724 Fantastic name. 310 00:18:54,368 --> 00:18:55,705 Todhunter. 311 00:18:56,981 --> 00:18:59,730 No, should we have done? 312 00:19:15,057 --> 00:19:17,479 Nice to see you, Mr. Steed. Do come in. 313 00:19:18,056 --> 00:19:20,238 Beautiful. Is it pressurized? 314 00:19:20,430 --> 00:19:21,432 It is high up. 315 00:19:22,744 --> 00:19:24,734 I'd like you to meet my wife, Ruth. 316 00:19:25,491 --> 00:19:26,800 This is Mr. Steed. 317 00:19:28,764 --> 00:19:31,726 How do you do? - Delighted to meet you, Mrs. Boardman. 318 00:19:31,899 --> 00:19:35,648 I hear you're doing business with my husband. - He's showing me the ropes. 319 00:19:35,820 --> 00:19:37,839 You're not in the City? - Not often. 320 00:19:38,178 --> 00:19:40,604 How about a drink? I mix a good Martini. 321 00:19:40,726 --> 00:19:42,105 Thank you. - Good. 322 00:19:49,858 --> 00:19:52,013 Small world, Mrs. Boardman. 323 00:19:52,940 --> 00:19:56,822 So they say, Mr. Steed. So they say. 324 00:19:58,289 --> 00:20:00,479 Will you excuse me for a moment? 325 00:20:00,679 --> 00:20:05,512 ... absolutely breathtaking. - Yes, I rather envy him, I must say. 326 00:20:06,616 --> 00:20:09,332 Oh, I'd like you to meet Mrs. Peel. Mr. Steed. 327 00:20:09,483 --> 00:20:11,980 Delighted to meet you. Mrs. Peel. - Mr. Steed. 328 00:20:12,147 --> 00:20:13,316 Good evening. - Good evening. 329 00:20:13,504 --> 00:20:16,432 Mrs. Peel is another client of ours, from Barbados. 330 00:20:17,200 --> 00:20:18,765 Recently? - I arrived last week. 331 00:20:18,879 --> 00:20:20,122 You surprise me. - Why is that? 332 00:20:20,288 --> 00:20:22,894 So little tan. - The rainy season. 333 00:20:23,028 --> 00:20:23,888 Of course. 334 00:20:24,675 --> 00:20:26,190 Oh, Henry? 335 00:20:27,801 --> 00:20:29,785 Darling, didn't you want to make a phone call before dinner? 336 00:20:30,974 --> 00:20:36,048 Oh, um... yes, excuse me, please. 337 00:20:37,257 --> 00:20:39,319 Harvey's been showing me your view. It's most impressive. 338 00:20:39,486 --> 00:20:40,535 It is good, isn't it? 339 00:20:40,710 --> 00:20:44,799 Penthouse life is rather restricting, but it's better for Henry. 340 00:20:44,967 --> 00:20:47,860 He can have a rubber of bridge at his club, and still be home for dinner. 341 00:20:48,570 --> 00:20:52,290 I won't be a moment. Henry is so fussy about the temperature of his wines. 342 00:20:55,572 --> 00:20:58,482 Barbados... the rainy season? 343 00:20:58,644 --> 00:21:03,052 Annual average: 36 inches, half of which falls between September and November. 344 00:21:04,022 --> 00:21:05,792 Next question? 345 00:22:06,758 --> 00:22:08,701 Mr. Yuill's been delayed. 346 00:22:08,888 --> 00:22:12,330 Typical. He's a fine broker, but his manners are atrocious. 347 00:22:12,527 --> 00:22:15,235 Oh, come. There must be some logical explanation. 348 00:22:15,419 --> 00:22:17,635 Wasn't I right about the wine, Mr. Steed? 349 00:22:17,818 --> 00:22:20,573 And the brandy, impeccable. 350 00:22:20,748 --> 00:22:22,784 I thought brandy's were ''judicious''? 351 00:22:23,522 --> 00:22:25,838 Not according to the authorized text. 352 00:22:26,009 --> 00:22:28,603 Do you like wine, Mrs. Peel? - In moderation. 353 00:22:28,784 --> 00:22:31,760 I was referring to your interest, not your capacity. - So was I. 354 00:22:31,893 --> 00:22:34,618 We have a wine tasting in the back cellar next Tuesday. 355 00:22:34,792 --> 00:22:37,198 Would you like to come along, Mrs. Peel? - I'd be delighted. 356 00:22:37,335 --> 00:22:39,422 Perhaps Mr. Steed would like to come along, too. 357 00:22:39,628 --> 00:22:41,231 Tuesday... 358 00:22:43,320 --> 00:22:45,285 Lady Smith relieve, 1900. 359 00:22:46,597 --> 00:22:47,718 What time? - Six. 360 00:22:47,910 --> 00:22:51,471 Six it is. - We'll see how keen your palate really is. 361 00:22:52,464 --> 00:22:55,681 Well, if you'll excuse me, I really think I better leave you now. 362 00:22:55,848 --> 00:22:58,320 Got to get into strict training. - As you say. 363 00:22:59,828 --> 00:23:01,246 Can I give you a lift, Mrs. Peel? 364 00:23:01,423 --> 00:23:05,026 Oh no, no. You're not going to deprive us of Mrs. Peel's company. 365 00:23:05,147 --> 00:23:06,912 We'll see she gets home safely. 366 00:23:07,559 --> 00:23:09,085 Goodbye, then. 367 00:23:10,417 --> 00:23:12,547 And once again, thank you for your hospitality. 368 00:23:13,605 --> 00:23:14,712 Thank you, Mr. Steed. 369 00:23:14,850 --> 00:23:17,789 I'll show you out. 370 00:24:22,691 --> 00:24:24,724 Bang goes your no claim bonus. 371 00:24:27,444 --> 00:24:29,652 A far cry from sherry and biscuits. 372 00:24:29,768 --> 00:24:31,997 Do you know him? - My broker's butler. 373 00:24:33,101 --> 00:24:35,716 The Boardmans were very anxious we shouldn't leave together. 374 00:24:36,108 --> 00:24:39,158 They didn't want you butting in on the little surprise they had planned for me. 375 00:24:39,348 --> 00:24:41,174 You're guessing. - I know it. 376 00:24:41,259 --> 00:24:43,167 What now? Go back and confront them? 377 00:24:43,325 --> 00:24:45,787 No, I think I'll have a chat with my broker. 378 00:24:57,844 --> 00:25:01,131 That's really having your pocket picked. - No wonder he didn't feel like dinner. 379 00:25:01,332 --> 00:25:03,974 But he did, he's dressed for it, he was obviously on his way. 380 00:25:04,165 --> 00:25:05,913 Rough guess, he's been dead about 3 hours. 381 00:25:06,116 --> 00:25:07,610 Spoken like an expert. 382 00:25:07,796 --> 00:25:09,790 I've been taking a refresher course in applied medicine. 383 00:25:10,178 --> 00:25:11,862 As a matter of fact when you contacted me... 384 00:25:12,049 --> 00:25:13,419 I interrupted your studies? - Yes. 385 00:25:13,590 --> 00:25:15,865 Never mind, you have your chance to put your theory into practice. 386 00:25:16,002 --> 00:25:20,551 A chance I could have well done without. - 3 hours ago, that makes it 9 o'clock. 387 00:25:20,734 --> 00:25:22,954 About the time we started dinner, so that eliminates 3 suspects. 388 00:25:23,144 --> 00:25:24,997 I'll take this side. Do you mind? 389 00:25:25,728 --> 00:25:29,442 It doesn't eliminate 3 suspects, Boardman left us to make a phone call. 390 00:25:29,607 --> 00:25:31,456 Contacting one of his minions? - Quite possibly. 391 00:25:31,664 --> 00:25:34,672 What did you make of the Boardmans? - Him: bluff, conservative... 392 00:25:34,830 --> 00:25:36,972 Die hard traditionalist. - Square. 393 00:25:37,134 --> 00:25:38,447 Exactly. - And her? 394 00:25:38,623 --> 00:25:42,430 Attractive, intelligent, expensive. 395 00:25:42,599 --> 00:25:43,591 Cold as ice. 396 00:25:43,767 --> 00:25:45,790 And promiscuous. - Promiscuous? 397 00:25:45,965 --> 00:25:48,580 Beyond that my lips are sealed. A true gentleman doesn't... 398 00:25:48,728 --> 00:25:51,133 A true gentleman doesn't know of a lady's promiscuity. 399 00:25:52,286 --> 00:25:56,898 Despite the air of apparent wealth, I get the impression that the Boardmans are... 400 00:25:57,026 --> 00:25:59,963 coming down in the world. - Objets d'art diminishing rapidly. 401 00:26:00,161 --> 00:26:02,841 No country house. Find anything? 402 00:26:02,983 --> 00:26:04,287 No. 403 00:26:05,214 --> 00:26:08,039 It puzzles me, you know, if Boardman was involved, why did he send me to Yuill? 404 00:26:08,212 --> 00:26:09,697 Why did he put me on to his own broker? 405 00:26:09,858 --> 00:26:11,666 Because he knew Yuill would report back to him. 406 00:26:14,386 --> 00:26:16,016 Obviously, he did report back. 407 00:26:19,478 --> 00:26:20,318 Capital. 408 00:26:20,760 --> 00:26:21,850 Capital. 409 00:26:22,034 --> 00:26:24,184 No sign of brown. 410 00:26:24,962 --> 00:26:26,634 Hangs well on the glass. 411 00:26:33,313 --> 00:26:35,202 Ambrosia. 412 00:26:35,951 --> 00:26:38,394 A shower short of perfection. 413 00:26:39,137 --> 00:26:40,099 You think so? 414 00:26:40,241 --> 00:26:42,077 A touch too astringent. 415 00:26:43,062 --> 00:26:44,430 Well, what do you think? 416 00:26:44,613 --> 00:26:47,498 A shade too much tannin. - Oh, Steed, you disappoint me. 417 00:26:47,673 --> 00:26:48,862 l'm sorry. 418 00:26:49,027 --> 00:26:51,693 Bit of a text book answer. It's a 1934, 419 00:26:52,772 --> 00:26:55,247 not a lot of rain, alcoholic content too great. 420 00:26:55,454 --> 00:26:58,766 28, now that was a great year. 421 00:26:58,928 --> 00:27:02,288 Felston Derby year. Won it 8 to 1. Superlative. 422 00:27:02,478 --> 00:27:06,489 Put a hog's head down for Jeremy when he was born, for his 21st. 423 00:27:06,672 --> 00:27:08,840 A most civilized gift. Did he enjoy it? 424 00:27:09,031 --> 00:27:12,230 Enjoy it? The brigade turned him down, 425 00:27:12,406 --> 00:27:14,909 Young fellow went straight into the church. 426 00:27:15,706 --> 00:27:18,028 Had to drink it all myself. Oh, well... 427 00:27:18,897 --> 00:27:20,903 To your continued good health, General. 428 00:27:22,327 --> 00:27:23,966 What part of Barbados are you from, Mrs. Peel? 429 00:27:24,130 --> 00:27:25,393 Do you know the island? 430 00:27:25,573 --> 00:27:27,335 I have an uncle who has a tobacco plantation out there. 431 00:27:27,526 --> 00:27:30,294 Ah, that would be the south end. - Yes, I believe it is. 432 00:27:30,439 --> 00:27:33,385 I was in the north, among the non-smokers. 433 00:27:35,364 --> 00:27:37,246 Oh, I'm sorry. Excuse me a moment. 434 00:27:45,994 --> 00:27:49,627 Agreeable, well rounded, a little on the flinty side. 435 00:27:50,318 --> 00:27:52,716 Pouilly blanc fume. Try it. 436 00:27:56,334 --> 00:27:56,954 Well? 437 00:27:57,140 --> 00:28:00,259 Venerable, devious, a little ambivalent. 438 00:28:00,440 --> 00:28:02,906 Pouilly blanc fume? - No, Boardmans. 439 00:28:03,115 --> 00:28:06,634 I get the feeling we're not trusted around here. You know what I mean? 440 00:28:08,862 --> 00:28:10,159 Yes. 441 00:28:10,927 --> 00:28:12,343 Try this one. 442 00:28:13,135 --> 00:28:16,301 The silver tray. I can see you're out to trap me. 443 00:28:17,216 --> 00:28:19,388 Trap you? Why should we want to trap you? 444 00:28:39,887 --> 00:28:42,094 A challenge. 445 00:28:42,276 --> 00:28:44,149 First shot to you. 446 00:28:46,704 --> 00:28:48,410 Gentlemen. 447 00:29:18,010 --> 00:29:19,276 Latour 59. 448 00:29:20,255 --> 00:29:22,004 A hit. A palpable hit. 449 00:29:33,601 --> 00:29:34,762 Well, Mr. Steed? 450 00:29:35,000 --> 00:29:40,274 It's either a 65 Algerian red, or a Premier Cru. 451 00:29:41,182 --> 00:29:43,768 Chateau Laffitte Rothschild. - What year? 452 00:29:46,248 --> 00:29:50,207 No nose. It's old, very old. 453 00:29:51,754 --> 00:29:53,997 Pre-14-18 war? 454 00:29:54,183 --> 00:29:56,167 Correct. 455 00:29:56,816 --> 00:29:58,232 An outstanding vintage. 456 00:29:59,372 --> 00:30:01,594 Definitely pre-1914, 457 00:30:02,948 --> 00:30:06,378 but no earlier than 1880. 458 00:30:06,570 --> 00:30:08,434 You still have 34 years to play with. 459 00:30:14,682 --> 00:30:16,432 Well? 460 00:30:16,641 --> 00:30:19,533 Nineteen oh... 461 00:30:21,886 --> 00:30:22,983 eight 462 00:30:24,023 --> 00:30:27,519 would not be the year. 1909. 463 00:30:28,472 --> 00:30:30,228 From the northern end of the vineyard. 464 00:31:52,049 --> 00:31:54,196 Investment is not just a question of what to buy, Mrs. Peel. 465 00:31:54,331 --> 00:31:55,521 It's also a question of when. 466 00:31:55,683 --> 00:31:57,854 ''Buy when they're friendless.'' Isn't that what they say? 467 00:31:58,054 --> 00:32:00,702 Yes, quite right, but who can tell when that is? 468 00:32:01,661 --> 00:32:02,468 Oh, excuse me. 469 00:32:02,683 --> 00:32:05,563 - Yes? - Mr. Harvey, there's a Mr. Warner to see you. 470 00:32:05,750 --> 00:32:06,790 Warner? Do I know him? 471 00:32:06,970 --> 00:32:09,844 He says he's from the answer service. He has a parcel for you. 472 00:32:09,974 --> 00:32:12,482 Oh, yes, that's right. Show him in, would you please. 473 00:32:12,685 --> 00:32:14,182 Excuse me, this won't take a moment. 474 00:32:22,664 --> 00:32:23,838 Oh, good afternoon. - Good afternoon. 475 00:32:23,930 --> 00:32:25,282 Very good of you to bring it around. 476 00:32:25,443 --> 00:32:28,387 It was on my way. I've another couple of calls to make. 477 00:32:28,527 --> 00:32:30,345 Very kind of you, thank you. - Not at all. 478 00:32:30,499 --> 00:32:31,917 Well, goodbye. - Goodbye. 479 00:32:37,075 --> 00:32:38,636 Now then, where were we? 480 00:32:38,820 --> 00:32:40,566 A consignment of new securities? 481 00:32:40,738 --> 00:32:45,277 Hm? Oh, no. This is just a line Henry's, trying to push onto his friends. 482 00:32:45,455 --> 00:32:49,103 Hoping they'll invest in the company. I'll show you. It might amuse you. 483 00:32:49,278 --> 00:32:50,515 You shouldn't indulge me. 484 00:32:51,875 --> 00:32:53,020 There. 485 00:32:55,691 --> 00:32:58,457 Know what they are? - I've seen them in hospitals, haven't I? 486 00:32:58,614 --> 00:33:01,849 Yes, you're right. A company of ours is trying to market them industrially. 487 00:33:02,013 --> 00:33:03,628 Good idea. 488 00:33:05,885 --> 00:33:08,759 Are you ready for some tea, Mrs. Peel? - I'd love some. 489 00:33:09,676 --> 00:33:10,774 Oh. 490 00:33:13,290 --> 00:33:14,799 Thank you. 491 00:33:49,808 --> 00:33:51,605 Change? Change. 492 00:33:51,862 --> 00:33:53,464 Keys? Keys. 493 00:33:53,635 --> 00:33:56,070 Doorbell? Doorbell. 494 00:33:58,722 --> 00:34:00,678 Coming! Coming. 495 00:34:04,252 --> 00:34:06,517 May I come in? - Please do. 496 00:34:13,196 --> 00:34:14,835 Much as I'd imagined it. 497 00:34:15,020 --> 00:34:17,742 The fact that you imagined it at all intrigues me. 498 00:34:18,394 --> 00:34:20,124 I've come to thank you. 499 00:34:20,852 --> 00:34:21,800 Thank me? What for? 500 00:34:22,548 --> 00:34:23,440 Your tact. 501 00:34:23,628 --> 00:34:27,383 Oh, don't mention it. You don't mind if I...? 502 00:34:27,602 --> 00:34:28,537 Please, carry on. 503 00:34:30,114 --> 00:34:34,758 You see, Mr. Steed, when you're married to a man 20 years older than yourself, 504 00:34:36,921 --> 00:34:39,774 The fact that you're seen lunching with a younger man, 505 00:34:40,604 --> 00:34:44,768 a well-known, almost infamous character, 506 00:34:44,914 --> 00:34:49,384 can be misinterpreted, misunderstood. 507 00:34:49,592 --> 00:34:53,984 Mrs. Boardman you're a merchant banker's wife, and Mr. Jago is an investor. 508 00:34:54,114 --> 00:34:56,211 It seemed a perfectly natural liaison. 509 00:34:56,427 --> 00:35:00,051 As l said, you're very tactful. 510 00:35:00,221 --> 00:35:03,728 Not tactful, optimistic. And I admire a woman with a past. 511 00:35:03,956 --> 00:35:05,793 What's optimistic about that? 512 00:35:05,981 --> 00:35:08,294 The hope that history might repeat itself. 513 00:36:06,763 --> 00:36:09,107 You're sure there's been no messages? - No messages, Mr. Steed. 514 00:36:09,277 --> 00:36:10,665 You've checked? - And double checked, sir. 515 00:36:10,818 --> 00:36:13,623 No lady called Mrs. Peel? - No sir, no-one of that name. 516 00:36:31,028 --> 00:36:33,304 What have you done to Steed's watch? 517 00:36:34,512 --> 00:36:38,014 The next time he opens it, it will be the last time he opens it. 518 00:36:45,097 --> 00:36:48,568 Pretty, isn't it? I'm dedicating this one to Steed. 519 00:36:49,247 --> 00:36:52,975 As soon as he's dead, I'll stop it at the exact moment of his... 520 00:36:53,929 --> 00:36:55,224 release from time. 521 00:36:55,429 --> 00:36:59,396 A sort of monument to him and to my... ingenuity. 522 00:37:00,604 --> 00:37:02,914 For most people, you know, life is ruled by time. 523 00:37:03,101 --> 00:37:04,421 I won't accept that. 524 00:37:04,626 --> 00:37:09,442 One can rule time, you know. And the amount allotted to Steed is limited. 525 00:37:10,466 --> 00:37:11,450 Strictly limited. 526 00:37:13,448 --> 00:37:15,976 Like Todhunter and Yuill. 527 00:37:16,881 --> 00:37:18,593 And the five other company chairmen? 528 00:37:24,234 --> 00:37:27,162 Of course one doesn't get that much opportunity in peace time. 529 00:37:27,984 --> 00:37:30,852 The war now, that was very exciting. 530 00:37:31,064 --> 00:37:33,645 Eight Panzer officers in one night. Eight! 531 00:37:34,497 --> 00:37:36,056 And an Italian captain. 532 00:37:37,646 --> 00:37:41,146 That's his clock here. Quarter to 4 AM. 533 00:37:41,842 --> 00:37:44,769 He was a Lothario, with amazing capacity. 534 00:37:44,965 --> 00:37:49,621 If promotion was won in bed, he'd have been field marshal. 535 00:37:49,808 --> 00:37:52,288 Quite an orgy of death, Mr. Fitch. 536 00:37:52,989 --> 00:37:55,776 Please, must you use such cliches? 537 00:37:57,738 --> 00:38:00,603 Death is a gift, like time. 538 00:38:01,454 --> 00:38:03,066 To be used. 539 00:38:07,917 --> 00:38:09,441 I've never killed a woman before. 540 00:38:11,723 --> 00:38:14,143 It would be bestial to perforate that skin. 541 00:38:18,121 --> 00:38:22,163 Perhaps an ultrasonic injection, or digitalis, but it must be neat. 542 00:38:22,339 --> 00:38:24,423 My gift to you. 543 00:38:25,807 --> 00:38:29,732 I shall kill you with scientific... tenderness, Mrs. Peel. 544 00:38:34,646 --> 00:38:37,020 9:05, sir. Should get the Wall Street closing prices any minute. 545 00:38:40,026 --> 00:38:43,149 Ah, where the... 546 00:39:01,098 --> 00:39:04,894 I'm sorry to intrude, Mrs. Boardman, I told your butler it would be all right. 547 00:39:05,108 --> 00:39:07,959 I wanted to repay your visit. 548 00:39:08,169 --> 00:39:11,045 Also I wanted a word with your husband. - Henry. 549 00:39:11,244 --> 00:39:12,587 It's not terribly important. 550 00:39:12,769 --> 00:39:16,276 It's just that I happened to be passing And I thought I'd drop by. 551 00:39:16,392 --> 00:39:20,533 Also I wouldn't mind another sample of your excellent brandy. 552 00:39:22,988 --> 00:39:24,620 Oh, yes. 553 00:39:25,312 --> 00:39:27,272 Yes, of course. 554 00:39:36,885 --> 00:39:40,430 What's the matter Mrs. Boardman? Is there anything wrong? You look quite pale. 555 00:39:44,351 --> 00:39:45,403 You must forgive me, Mr. Steed. 556 00:39:48,198 --> 00:39:52,257 I'm really very tired. 557 00:39:52,456 --> 00:39:55,927 I'm so sorry. Where is he, your husband? 558 00:39:56,730 --> 00:39:59,116 He's dining out. - When do you expect him? 559 00:40:00,339 --> 00:40:03,460 9 or 10, I don't know. - 10? Oh, it must be almost that now. 560 00:40:03,660 --> 00:40:05,563 Don't! 561 00:40:27,894 --> 00:40:29,181 Mr. Fitch? 562 00:40:29,347 --> 00:40:33,360 Ah, yes, this is the place. Your name has been recommended to me. 563 00:40:33,526 --> 00:40:34,215 What for? 564 00:40:34,392 --> 00:40:37,230 Having trouble with my watch. It's a Hunter, you know the model? 565 00:40:37,393 --> 00:40:38,283 What sort of trouble? 566 00:40:39,648 --> 00:40:41,786 Can't seem to open it. - Why not? 567 00:40:42,384 --> 00:40:45,765 The button's stuck. Perhaps you'd have a go. 568 00:40:46,668 --> 00:40:49,266 It must be stuck. I can't think what's happened to it. 569 00:40:50,055 --> 00:40:51,834 But I'm sure if you had a try... 570 00:40:54,184 --> 00:40:55,676 Ah... 571 00:40:57,967 --> 00:41:00,785 Ah, just a trifle out of key, don't you think? 572 00:41:05,092 --> 00:41:06,375 Steed! 573 00:41:09,650 --> 00:41:10,839 Steed! 574 00:41:14,842 --> 00:41:17,232 Barbados-London, cupboard class. 575 00:41:17,401 --> 00:41:20,099 Not by choice. How'd you find me? 576 00:41:20,255 --> 00:41:21,274 Ruth Boardman. 577 00:41:23,500 --> 00:41:25,341 Put that gun down. - What is it? 578 00:41:25,511 --> 00:41:27,884 It's bicycle-pump gun. The marquis used it during the war. 579 00:41:28,045 --> 00:41:31,671 I invented it. Now put that gun down, on the bench. 580 00:41:32,501 --> 00:41:34,507 For Mrs. Peel's sake. 581 00:41:42,976 --> 00:41:44,953 Hello Major, crafty of you to find the window. 582 00:41:59,876 --> 00:42:02,151 Don't waste time on those, they're innocent enough. 583 00:42:04,579 --> 00:42:06,339 The ones at the bank were all right. - The bank? 584 00:42:06,522 --> 00:42:09,040 The Boardmans'. I was there when they delivered a fresh batch. 585 00:42:09,171 --> 00:42:11,794 A capillary needle, straight through the heart. 586 00:42:12,686 --> 00:42:15,669 Neat. First choose the pigeons... 587 00:42:15,838 --> 00:42:17,633 ...then put the cat amongst them. 588 00:42:19,440 --> 00:42:21,255 Steed? - Oh. 589 00:42:22,154 --> 00:42:23,622 Forgot me brolly! 590 00:43:01,925 --> 00:43:03,461 There you are, sir. 591 00:43:17,694 --> 00:43:22,007 It is suggested that the initial investment be split into 3 equal parts. 592 00:43:22,752 --> 00:43:24,236 Overseas investments, 593 00:43:24,458 --> 00:43:25,987 home and commonwealth, 594 00:43:26,804 --> 00:43:29,072 and a final third to be left floating. 595 00:43:29,286 --> 00:43:32,728 That is, to be made available, whenever and wherever 596 00:43:33,082 --> 00:43:34,926 lucrative opportunities present themselves. 597 00:43:36,147 --> 00:43:40,029 This will maintain a flexibility of investment possibility. 598 00:43:41,902 --> 00:43:44,798 End of tape 1. 599 00:43:48,613 --> 00:43:51,057 Where's Harvey? - Your partner in crime? 600 00:44:01,678 --> 00:44:04,020 How did you find out? - Ruth told me. 601 00:44:04,500 --> 00:44:07,000 What was her function? To make sure I didn't catch on? 602 00:44:07,200 --> 00:44:12,285 Using this bank, Boardman's, as a cover for murder and fraud. 603 00:44:12,735 --> 00:44:14,992 I wanted to cut you in. - You flatter me. 604 00:44:15,141 --> 00:44:18,737 But Harvey said no, he said you had too many scruples. 605 00:44:18,920 --> 00:44:19,914 What's a few scruples. 606 00:44:20,884 --> 00:44:23,124 You can put that pea shooter away. 607 00:44:24,228 --> 00:44:26,305 I'll call the police. - Oh, no, don't. 608 00:44:26,514 --> 00:44:31,802 Ben, today I lost a partner... and a wife. 609 00:44:33,327 --> 00:44:34,700 You can't frighten me. 610 00:44:52,536 --> 00:44:53,842 Harvey. The cellar. 611 00:44:55,165 --> 00:44:56,590 I'm all right. 612 00:44:58,940 --> 00:45:01,234 Put that away and I'll tell you. - You'll tell me anyway. 613 00:45:02,020 --> 00:45:03,139 Look. 614 00:45:04,300 --> 00:45:06,010 Snap. 615 00:45:12,938 --> 00:45:14,738 But who did it? - I don't know. 616 00:45:15,494 --> 00:45:18,334 Neither of them are doctored . - So it's all right. There's nothing to worry about. 617 00:45:19,118 --> 00:45:21,196 Boardman knows everything. - What? 618 00:45:21,336 --> 00:45:23,596 Everything. I shot him. 619 00:45:23,796 --> 00:45:26,672 Oh, no. - But I had to. He was ringing for the police. 620 00:45:26,809 --> 00:45:30,640 You've ruined it, Jacob. Where is he? - Upstairs, in the parlour. 621 00:45:30,813 --> 00:45:32,749 Is he dead? - I don't know. 622 00:45:32,898 --> 00:45:33,926 Good evening. 623 00:45:36,344 --> 00:45:37,890 Welcome to the gathering, Mr. Steed. 624 00:45:38,050 --> 00:45:40,172 Just couldn't stay away. Such Chateau Rothschild. 625 00:45:40,347 --> 00:45:42,628 Oh, shame. One shouldn't over indulge in the good things of life. 626 00:45:42,828 --> 00:45:44,757 Including company chairmen. - Oh, you met my colleague. 627 00:45:44,918 --> 00:45:47,084 Yes, and the trick cyclist friend. 628 00:45:47,278 --> 00:45:50,226 Oh, you are an embarrassing fellow, Steed. - We aim to please. 629 00:45:50,398 --> 00:45:52,968 Men of integrity need careful handling. - Every time. 630 00:45:53,118 --> 00:45:57,374 But on final analysis, everyone is corruptible, everyone has his price. 631 00:45:58,565 --> 00:45:59,947 How much are you offering? 632 00:46:00,071 --> 00:46:04,533 There's 200,000 pounds in a bank in Zurich. It's yours if you're prepared... 633 00:46:04,701 --> 00:46:07,042 I'm terribly sorry, it's a little too late. - Offer him more, Harvey. 634 00:46:07,248 --> 00:46:08,924 No, I don't barter. 635 00:46:09,099 --> 00:46:13,363 It's very generous, but it is a little late. Do you remember Mrs. Peel? 636 00:46:14,128 --> 00:46:17,047 At this moment she's telling it all to the proper authorities. 637 00:46:17,189 --> 00:46:20,152 Chairman by chairman. So... - Steady. 638 00:46:20,304 --> 00:46:22,472 I do admire your style, Steed. 639 00:46:22,650 --> 00:46:24,594 Mrs. Peel's been taken care of. 640 00:46:26,484 --> 00:46:27,337 Has she? 641 00:46:28,827 --> 00:46:31,942 And has Fitch bought another clock to commemorate the event? 642 00:46:33,025 --> 00:46:34,174 He's bluffing. 643 00:46:36,295 --> 00:46:38,598 Quinn, how long would it take to empty one of those casks? 644 00:46:40,181 --> 00:46:42,052 The biggest. - Not long. 645 00:46:42,101 --> 00:46:43,229 Then do it. 646 00:46:43,441 --> 00:46:46,858 Harvey, you're looking at... - Don't worry, I'm handling this. 647 00:46:53,208 --> 00:46:55,336 Quinn, the door! 648 00:48:42,964 --> 00:48:43,856 How about a drink? 649 00:48:44,565 --> 00:48:45,745 Where shall we start? 650 00:48:46,754 --> 00:48:50,478 Preferably grande marque. Ah, the best. 651 00:49:00,778 --> 00:49:02,916 Careful which way you point that. I'm frightened of corks. 652 00:49:06,577 --> 00:49:09,629 Steed! 653 00:49:25,388 --> 00:49:28,381 A bit on the dry side. - But a very adaptable wine. 654 00:49:47,631 --> 00:49:48,964 There, my dear. 655 00:49:52,365 --> 00:49:53,236 Well? 656 00:49:54,032 --> 00:49:57,718 A claret with unusual body. - What? 657 00:49:57,908 --> 00:49:58,701 The Bordeaux district. 658 00:50:01,928 --> 00:50:05,126 The little village of Saint-Perion. 659 00:50:05,320 --> 00:50:08,298 So it would be from the Devier vineyard. 660 00:50:09,296 --> 00:50:11,162 A Merino Saint-Clair. 661 00:50:12,408 --> 00:50:15,340 1930... 662 00:50:15,513 --> 00:50:18,389 would not be the year. 663 00:50:20,438 --> 00:50:21,790 1931. 664 00:50:22,550 --> 00:50:25,903 Fantastic, Mrs. Peel. Nose or palate? 665 00:50:26,096 --> 00:50:29,036 Eyes. I read the label. 666 00:50:31,695 --> 00:50:34,721 A votre sante! - A la votre! 667 00:50:36,296 --> 00:50:44,202 Subtitles by rick@peoplesguidetothegalaxy.com