1 00:00:12,280 --> 00:00:14,009 BEES BUZZ 2 00:00:14,360 --> 00:00:17,728 Morning, ladies! What have you got for me today? 3 00:00:19,080 --> 00:00:20,206 Oh, dear. 4 00:00:20,600 --> 00:00:22,125 Oh, that's not good. 5 00:00:22,200 --> 00:00:24,123 FATHER BROWN: Hello? Anyone at home? 6 00:00:25,200 --> 00:00:27,202 Shambu, darling, could you...? 7 00:00:27,280 --> 00:00:28,611 I am busy! 8 00:00:29,640 --> 00:00:30,562 Fine! 9 00:00:34,240 --> 00:00:35,651 Father Brown! 10 00:00:36,400 --> 00:00:39,529 What brings you to my home sweet home? 11 00:00:39,600 --> 00:00:42,365 Mrs McCarthy's busy baking for the church fete 12 00:00:42,640 --> 00:00:44,449 but she's run out of sugar. 13 00:00:44,520 --> 00:00:46,409 May I possibly cadge some honey? 14 00:00:46,480 --> 00:00:49,450 Of course! Will you come into my parlour? 15 00:00:50,240 --> 00:00:51,127 Miss May! 16 00:00:51,840 --> 00:00:53,365 I have a bone to pick with you. 17 00:00:53,440 --> 00:00:55,522 Morning, Father. - Morning, Miss Slither. 18 00:00:56,200 --> 00:00:59,204 Yet again, your wretched bees have been in my garden. 19 00:00:59,400 --> 00:01:03,928 Darling, bees are attracted to fragrant, colourful places. 20 00:01:04,000 --> 00:01:06,002 I don't think they'd go in your garden. 21 00:01:06,200 --> 00:01:08,487 Well, they've made a nest under my eaves! 22 00:01:08,680 --> 00:01:10,250 A nest? You jest. 23 00:01:10,320 --> 00:01:12,846 I've seen it. I have extremely good eyesight. 24 00:01:12,960 --> 00:01:16,123 Indeed, you can even see things that aren't there. 25 00:01:16,200 --> 00:01:18,328 We could have a quick inspection. 26 00:01:20,200 --> 00:01:21,122 Fair enough. 27 00:01:22,560 --> 00:01:25,928 Shambu! Could we borrow the ladder? 28 00:01:28,840 --> 00:01:32,367 Oh, Hannah, dear, could you help hold the ladder for Miss May? 29 00:01:32,760 --> 00:01:35,491 Best not. I might be tempted to shake it. 30 00:01:35,920 --> 00:01:36,842 EILEEN: Hannah! 31 00:01:42,560 --> 00:01:43,402 Ah. 32 00:01:43,960 --> 00:01:47,328 Well, Miss Slither, you do have visitors. 33 00:01:47,480 --> 00:01:49,164 A family of house martins. 34 00:01:49,680 --> 00:01:53,446 Still, you did always struggle with the birds and the bees. 35 00:01:53,920 --> 00:01:55,604 It was an easy mistake to make. 36 00:01:56,400 --> 00:01:57,481 SHE SNORTS 37 00:01:58,080 --> 00:01:59,320 WOOD CRACKS - SHE SCREAMS 38 00:01:59,440 --> 00:02:00,487 SHE THUDS 39 00:02:30,080 --> 00:02:31,047 Is she here yet? 40 00:02:31,120 --> 00:02:32,724 Not yet, any minute. 41 00:02:32,840 --> 00:02:34,126 She's been discharged. 42 00:02:34,320 --> 00:02:37,085 Well, I've managed to make the house spick and span 43 00:02:37,520 --> 00:02:41,127 though I'm not at all sure what Penelope has done in the garden. 44 00:02:41,840 --> 00:02:43,171 I am fagged. 45 00:02:43,880 --> 00:02:45,609 Why do we have to go to all this effort? 46 00:02:45,840 --> 00:02:49,208 Because Miss May is a much-loved member of the parish. 47 00:02:49,480 --> 00:02:51,687 And a generous donor to St Mary's. 48 00:02:51,880 --> 00:02:52,767 Oh, I see. 49 00:02:52,840 --> 00:02:55,525 So she writes a cheque, and we all have to tug our forelocks. 50 00:02:55,600 --> 00:02:56,442 No! 51 00:02:56,720 --> 00:02:58,085 Well... yes. 52 00:02:58,160 --> 00:03:00,367 But she is a very kind lady. 53 00:03:00,560 --> 00:03:03,928 Look at the way she rescued that poor boy, Shambu. 54 00:03:04,280 --> 00:03:07,045 Dragged him from the gutter in Calcutta. 55 00:03:07,160 --> 00:03:08,002 Ahem. 56 00:03:09,120 --> 00:03:10,042 FATHER BROWN: Shambu. 57 00:03:11,360 --> 00:03:12,850 Have you got everything you need? 58 00:03:13,080 --> 00:03:15,686 I think so. But there is one thing that's worrying me. 59 00:03:16,240 --> 00:03:17,082 Yes? 60 00:03:17,320 --> 00:03:21,609 Well, my mother's bed is on the top floor, but she won't be able to manage the stairs. 61 00:03:22,800 --> 00:03:23,722 I wonder... 62 00:03:24,560 --> 00:03:26,449 Uh... - I'll help. 63 00:03:26,840 --> 00:03:28,285 Always happy to muck in. 64 00:03:28,360 --> 00:03:29,327 Thank you. 65 00:03:35,920 --> 00:03:40,164 For your information, Shambu is not from Calcutta 66 00:03:40,800 --> 00:03:42,643 he's from the province of Malpur. 67 00:03:42,960 --> 00:03:44,405 Oh, I do beg your pardon. 68 00:03:44,520 --> 00:03:47,410 I'm sure they have a much better class of gutter there. 69 00:03:47,600 --> 00:03:49,807 BEATTIE: Oh, darlings! 70 00:03:49,880 --> 00:03:52,167 It's so good to be home! 71 00:03:53,720 --> 00:03:55,290 Do you ever go back to India? 72 00:03:55,680 --> 00:03:57,808 I've never been. Not since I was a baby. 73 00:03:58,480 --> 00:03:59,447 That's a shame. 74 00:03:59,760 --> 00:04:01,967 My Aunt Fliss says it's a magical country. 75 00:04:02,960 --> 00:04:06,885 You know... we're sort of in the same boat, you and I. 76 00:04:07,280 --> 00:04:08,361 Far from home. 77 00:04:08,640 --> 00:04:11,689 I'm stuck in Kembleford until I'm ready to spread my wings. 78 00:04:11,960 --> 00:04:14,440 I don't think my mother will ever allow me to spread my wings. 79 00:04:14,680 --> 00:04:15,522 Oh. 80 00:04:24,160 --> 00:04:26,891 Suppose I have to go be nice to the wretched woman. 81 00:04:27,520 --> 00:04:31,161 Only because it fulfils your petit-bourgeois sense of obligation. 82 00:04:31,520 --> 00:04:34,205 I don't know why your mother sent you to that university. 83 00:04:34,280 --> 00:04:36,487 All you've learned is how to sneer at people. 84 00:04:36,640 --> 00:04:37,721 Sorry, Auntie Eileen. 85 00:04:39,760 --> 00:04:41,967 I was going to take her a cake 86 00:04:42,120 --> 00:04:44,327 but I had a bit of difficulty with the ingredients 87 00:04:44,360 --> 00:04:45,885 and it just doesn't look right. 88 00:04:45,960 --> 00:04:48,406 I'm sure Miss May will understand. - Mm... 89 00:04:48,680 --> 00:04:50,170 You put your heart into it. 90 00:04:50,240 --> 00:04:52,481 Yes. It was made with love... 91 00:04:53,280 --> 00:04:54,884 so I'm sure it'll taste delicious. 92 00:05:00,560 --> 00:05:04,042 Now, there's sandwiches and soup in the kitchen 93 00:05:04,520 --> 00:05:07,126 and should you need to get anyone's attention... 94 00:05:07,200 --> 00:05:09,487 BELL RINGS - Thank you! I shall ring it constantly. 95 00:05:09,560 --> 00:05:10,447 Mother! 96 00:05:12,080 --> 00:05:14,686 Oh, my sweet knight. 97 00:05:15,360 --> 00:05:16,282 KNOCK ON DOOR 98 00:05:16,760 --> 00:05:18,205 Shall I answer the door? 99 00:05:18,400 --> 00:05:21,643 Well, we could all just lie here and pretend to be dead, but go on. 100 00:05:22,000 --> 00:05:23,206 BUNTY GIGGLES 101 00:05:25,720 --> 00:05:30,521 Oh, Miss May! It's awful to see you in such a state. 102 00:05:31,000 --> 00:05:33,162 So, I've made you a Battenberg. 103 00:05:33,760 --> 00:05:35,171 You really shouldn't have. 104 00:05:35,200 --> 00:05:37,771 Unfortunately, I didn't have any pink food colouring 105 00:05:37,800 --> 00:05:40,121 so it's all a bit monochrome, I'm afraid. 106 00:05:40,200 --> 00:05:42,771 You didn't have any yellow food colouring either. 107 00:05:42,840 --> 00:05:45,320 I mean, this is a beige Battenberg. 108 00:05:45,520 --> 00:05:47,090 Uh, would you put it in the kitchen 109 00:05:47,120 --> 00:05:50,442 next to that delicious chocolate gateau from the WI? 110 00:05:51,840 --> 00:05:53,524 It's a very nice plate. 111 00:05:53,600 --> 00:05:54,442 Oh, thank you... 112 00:05:54,560 --> 00:05:58,531 And you've brought Hannah! How is my favourite little palindrome? 113 00:05:59,320 --> 00:06:00,685 Very well, thank you. 114 00:06:01,080 --> 00:06:03,003 But I hope you're not in too much pain. 115 00:06:03,240 --> 00:06:06,449 It's sad to see you looking so... helpless. 116 00:06:06,520 --> 00:06:07,681 Oh no, darling. 117 00:06:07,920 --> 00:06:11,606 Even when I'm in a wheelchair, I'm still in complete control 118 00:06:11,640 --> 00:06:13,165 of everything about me. 119 00:06:13,200 --> 00:06:15,487 My cup runneth over. 120 00:06:22,520 --> 00:06:25,888 Sorry, she's just a bit overwrought with university 121 00:06:26,480 --> 00:06:28,289 but if you need any errands running... 122 00:06:28,360 --> 00:06:30,727 Actually, I think I may be able to help. 123 00:06:31,640 --> 00:06:35,122 Bunty's promised to give me driving lessons, so I can be your chauffeur. 124 00:06:35,200 --> 00:06:37,282 Absolutely not. I've told you. 125 00:06:37,360 --> 00:06:40,011 You're not allowed to drive until you are 21. 126 00:06:40,120 --> 00:06:42,361 But that's ridiculous! I'm twenty-- - BELL RINGS 127 00:06:42,440 --> 00:06:45,444 Enough! You are far too precious. 128 00:06:45,600 --> 00:06:49,650 Which is why I've invited my solicitor around to talk about your future. 129 00:06:49,960 --> 00:06:53,169 Falling off a ladder makes you think about these things. 130 00:06:53,960 --> 00:06:56,964 If you're expecting a visitor, perhaps we'd better leave. 131 00:06:57,040 --> 00:06:59,168 Thank you. Yes, it has been a long day. 132 00:07:01,040 --> 00:07:03,964 Don't forget, we're just on the end of a telephone. 133 00:07:04,080 --> 00:07:04,922 Yes. 134 00:07:05,000 --> 00:07:07,526 Ah, but not you, Bunty. I have a job for you. 135 00:07:07,960 --> 00:07:09,564 Oh, really? 136 00:07:10,400 --> 00:07:13,085 DOOR SHUTS - How would you like to commit a murder? 137 00:07:15,240 --> 00:07:17,925 I want you to kill the queen bee. 138 00:07:18,120 --> 00:07:19,326 Whatever for? 139 00:07:19,640 --> 00:07:23,645 Well, there comes a time when the queen grows tired and old 140 00:07:23,720 --> 00:07:27,247 and as she starts to fade, the whole hive falls apart. 141 00:07:27,480 --> 00:07:29,005 They know the end is near. 142 00:07:29,480 --> 00:07:32,324 Now, in nature, the bees do the deed themselves 143 00:07:32,400 --> 00:07:34,004 but it's an agonising end. 144 00:07:34,240 --> 00:07:38,040 And I prefer to do it humanely, with my finger and thumb. 145 00:07:38,160 --> 00:07:39,491 Oh, gosh. 146 00:07:40,200 --> 00:07:43,363 Beekeeping does seem to be a brutal sort of hobby. 147 00:07:43,480 --> 00:07:44,811 Oh, no, darling! 148 00:07:44,880 --> 00:07:47,565 Death is just nature's way of spring cleaning. 149 00:07:47,640 --> 00:07:50,803 Now then, you and I are both queens. 150 00:07:51,040 --> 00:07:53,168 Fabulous, flamboyant creatures 151 00:07:53,200 --> 00:07:55,441 and those around us are only too happy to serve us. 152 00:07:56,080 --> 00:07:58,731 So, will you do it, darling? 153 00:07:59,560 --> 00:08:00,766 I'll try my best. 154 00:08:00,840 --> 00:08:01,682 Good. 155 00:08:01,760 --> 00:08:04,001 Because Shambu wouldn't dare - he's terrified of them. 156 00:08:04,200 --> 00:08:05,770 Now then, you'll need the smoker. 157 00:08:06,160 --> 00:08:09,926 Nothing subdues those bees like spearmint-scented smoke. 158 00:08:12,080 --> 00:08:15,050 OK, bees. I mean you no harm. 159 00:08:15,920 --> 00:08:17,729 Well, most of you. 160 00:08:18,920 --> 00:08:20,570 SHE EXHALES Right. 161 00:08:22,040 --> 00:08:23,087 HE YELLS 162 00:08:23,400 --> 00:08:24,765 BEE BUZZES Ow! 163 00:08:29,320 --> 00:08:32,403 So, the queen gets to live another day, does she? 164 00:08:32,640 --> 00:08:35,007 I couldn't even get close to her... BUNTY WINCES 165 00:08:35,080 --> 00:08:37,162 I thought you were wearing protective clothing. 166 00:08:37,240 --> 00:08:39,641 I was! But it think there must have been a hole in it. 167 00:08:41,200 --> 00:08:45,000 "The queen bee can lay up to 2000 eggs a clay 168 00:08:45,760 --> 00:08:49,810 attended as she is by an entourage of chefs, nursemaids 169 00:08:49,840 --> 00:08:50,921 and other workers." 170 00:08:51,440 --> 00:08:54,489 Well, Miss May certainly has her entourage. 171 00:08:55,080 --> 00:08:57,321 I don't know why she's so hard on Shambu. 172 00:08:57,640 --> 00:08:59,563 It's almost as if he's her prisoner. 173 00:08:59,640 --> 00:09:01,483 She worries about his future. 174 00:09:02,200 --> 00:09:05,044 I suppose that's why she invited the solicitor round. 175 00:09:33,600 --> 00:09:35,250 Oh, it's you. 176 00:09:36,040 --> 00:09:38,646 Still carrying on with your criminal practice? 177 00:09:39,240 --> 00:09:40,651 Still getting away with it. 178 00:09:40,720 --> 00:09:42,051 You two deserve each other. 179 00:09:51,880 --> 00:09:54,531 Darling! You look dreadful. 180 00:09:54,600 --> 00:09:56,921 Oh, darling! Well, so do you. 181 00:09:57,000 --> 00:09:59,765 But at least with me, it's only temporary. 182 00:09:59,840 --> 00:10:01,126 SHE GIGGLES 183 00:10:02,600 --> 00:10:06,047 So, what's all this about you wanting a new will? 184 00:10:06,120 --> 00:10:08,361 Oh, no, not a will, a codicil. 185 00:10:08,920 --> 00:10:12,447 An addendum, an amendum, a grumbling appendix. 186 00:10:12,560 --> 00:10:14,562 Are you on very strong medication? 187 00:10:14,640 --> 00:10:18,201 Oh, no, darling. It's this business of Shambu's legacy. 188 00:10:18,760 --> 00:10:23,084 I've heard too many stories about precious jewels going walkabouts 189 00:10:23,120 --> 00:10:28,126 from bank vaults, so I have hidden it somewhere in the house. 190 00:10:28,960 --> 00:10:31,770 That's really not a good idea. 191 00:10:32,040 --> 00:10:34,168 I could store it in my safe. - SHE SCOFFS 192 00:10:34,240 --> 00:10:37,130 No, darling, I've heard too many stories about you. 193 00:10:37,440 --> 00:10:43,129 No, it is safely stashed away, but just in case the angels come calling 194 00:10:43,520 --> 00:10:47,002 I've written a message to Shambu that leads to it. 195 00:10:47,120 --> 00:10:49,726 And I want you to add this to my bundle. 196 00:10:51,840 --> 00:10:55,287 Well, this is gibberish. What is it? Dutch? Double Dutch? 197 00:10:56,000 --> 00:10:58,651 Shambu should be able to work it out. 198 00:10:58,920 --> 00:11:01,321 Well, this is all very... 199 00:11:02,000 --> 00:11:03,843 Er, where do I put my cigarette? 200 00:11:04,400 --> 00:11:05,242 Oh. 201 00:11:07,440 --> 00:11:08,885 My neighbour's Battenberg. 202 00:11:08,960 --> 00:11:13,045 Now, it may not be tasty, but hopefully it's flame retardant. 203 00:11:13,440 --> 00:11:15,408 THEY LAUGH 204 00:11:15,920 --> 00:11:17,763 Ooh! SHE GIGGLES 205 00:11:18,920 --> 00:11:19,921 Naughty boy! 206 00:11:23,000 --> 00:11:24,081 How's your book? 207 00:11:25,040 --> 00:11:26,041 Fascinating. 208 00:11:26,680 --> 00:11:32,289 On a given day, the female bees all rise up against their useless male drones 209 00:11:32,480 --> 00:11:34,926 and slaughter them, without mercy. 210 00:11:35,440 --> 00:11:36,965 We could learn a lot from bees. 211 00:11:38,800 --> 00:11:42,168 Now... I've made a casserole for Miss May. 212 00:11:42,240 --> 00:11:45,687 She won't be fit to do any cooking for a while, and Shambu... 213 00:11:46,480 --> 00:11:48,403 Well, Shambu's a man. 214 00:11:50,920 --> 00:11:52,410 DOOR OPENS 215 00:11:54,800 --> 00:11:55,926 Hello? 216 00:11:58,520 --> 00:11:59,362 Oh! 217 00:11:59,800 --> 00:12:01,245 Bunty, darling. 218 00:12:01,760 --> 00:12:04,240 Oh, no, you mustn't bring that thing in here. 219 00:12:04,320 --> 00:12:05,162 It's... 220 00:12:07,760 --> 00:12:08,807 Oh, it's you... 221 00:12:10,200 --> 00:12:11,645 What on Earth are you... 222 00:12:12,480 --> 00:12:14,482 MUFFLED CRIES 223 00:12:21,440 --> 00:12:22,726 SHE KNOCKS 224 00:12:29,520 --> 00:12:30,760 Bunty. - Hello! 225 00:12:31,080 --> 00:12:33,765 I have bought you some sustenance, courtesy of Mrs M. 226 00:12:33,800 --> 00:12:35,211 It's a lamb casserole 227 00:12:35,360 --> 00:12:38,011 so fresh it was frolicking in the fields only yesterday. 228 00:12:38,080 --> 00:12:39,047 Thank you. 229 00:12:39,880 --> 00:12:41,006 Do you smell smoke? 230 00:12:48,280 --> 00:12:50,123 THEY COUGH 231 00:12:50,400 --> 00:12:51,287 Mother? 232 00:12:52,480 --> 00:12:53,481 BUNTY GROANS 233 00:12:55,480 --> 00:12:56,322 Mother? 234 00:12:57,360 --> 00:12:58,327 Mother! 235 00:12:59,080 --> 00:13:00,002 Mother! 236 00:13:00,560 --> 00:13:02,289 Mother! No! 237 00:13:05,440 --> 00:13:09,331 HE SPEAKS LATIN 238 00:13:09,480 --> 00:13:12,404 In nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti, Amen. 239 00:13:17,640 --> 00:13:21,201 I gather the deceased was released from hospital today. 240 00:13:22,760 --> 00:13:24,524 Yes, she was. 241 00:13:24,880 --> 00:13:26,086 Was she very ill? 242 00:13:26,600 --> 00:13:31,162 Could she, perhaps, have died peacefully in her sleep? 243 00:13:33,240 --> 00:13:34,241 Doubtful. 244 00:13:35,640 --> 00:13:38,962 There was a bee-keeper's smoker left on the bedside table 245 00:13:39,920 --> 00:13:41,365 possibly by an intruder. 246 00:13:42,360 --> 00:13:45,125 And, if you look into her eyes, there are burst blood vessels 247 00:13:45,320 --> 00:13:47,891 normally associated with asphyxiation. 248 00:13:48,720 --> 00:13:50,085 My thoughts exactly. 249 00:13:51,280 --> 00:13:52,486 Now, perhaps you can... 250 00:13:52,560 --> 00:13:53,891 BEE BUZZES 251 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:55,001 You alright, sir? 252 00:13:56,520 --> 00:13:57,646 Is there a bee in here? 253 00:13:58,360 --> 00:13:59,771 Well, quite possibly. 254 00:13:59,960 --> 00:14:02,281 My old granny used to keep bees, she said... 255 00:14:02,360 --> 00:14:06,763 "Be nice to the bee, stay happy and gay, and it will fly merrily on its way." 256 00:14:07,720 --> 00:14:08,642 Did she? 257 00:14:09,880 --> 00:14:11,644 Good old Granny Goodfellow. 258 00:14:12,920 --> 00:14:15,605 Well, if this wasn't a crime scene, I'd grab a newspaper...! 259 00:14:15,640 --> 00:14:16,846 HE CRIES 260 00:14:16,920 --> 00:14:18,331 BEE BUZZES - Inspector? 261 00:14:18,480 --> 00:14:20,084 I've just been stung on the neck. 262 00:14:20,320 --> 00:14:22,243 BEE BUZZES 263 00:14:22,320 --> 00:14:24,129 Can I make you a cup of tea? 264 00:14:24,200 --> 00:14:25,361 Or something stronger? 265 00:14:26,320 --> 00:14:28,004 No, I don't drink. 266 00:14:29,360 --> 00:14:31,124 I just keep thinking this is a dream... 267 00:14:31,520 --> 00:14:34,444 We've just seen the ambulance! Has something happened to Miss May? 268 00:14:35,000 --> 00:14:36,331 Miss May has... 269 00:14:37,320 --> 00:14:38,924 has gone to meet her maker. 270 00:14:39,280 --> 00:14:40,930 HANNAH GASPS Oh, no! 271 00:14:41,800 --> 00:14:43,928 Oh, you poor, poor thing! 272 00:14:44,040 --> 00:14:45,087 Hello. 273 00:14:45,280 --> 00:14:47,487 My car broke down, and then I saw an ambulance. 274 00:14:47,520 --> 00:14:48,646 Is everything... 275 00:14:49,640 --> 00:14:50,562 Beattie! 276 00:15:01,960 --> 00:15:04,440 So, who would want to kill Miss May? 277 00:15:04,920 --> 00:15:08,003 She was so funny and friendly and... fabulous. 278 00:15:08,280 --> 00:15:10,567 Well, I'm never one to speak ill of the dead 279 00:15:10,640 --> 00:15:13,086 but she had quite a tongue on her. 280 00:15:13,240 --> 00:15:16,642 And poor Miss Slither was always on the receiving end of it. 281 00:15:17,520 --> 00:15:21,730 But they were neighbours all their lives. Why wait 60 years to silence her? 282 00:15:22,360 --> 00:15:24,010 There's something odd about Shambu. 283 00:15:24,600 --> 00:15:28,446 When I arrived at the house, he was rooting through the cocktail cabinet 284 00:15:28,600 --> 00:15:30,887 but then later, he said he didn't drink. 285 00:15:31,680 --> 00:15:34,968 And he was going on about wanting his freedom. 286 00:15:35,320 --> 00:15:37,448 Freedom is a possible motivation 287 00:15:37,960 --> 00:15:40,770 but would it not be easier to simply pack a suitcase? 288 00:15:40,960 --> 00:15:43,167 And then there's Miss Slither's niece. 289 00:15:43,360 --> 00:15:46,887 Well, she always struck me as a very strange fish indeed. 290 00:15:47,480 --> 00:15:49,960 And there was that conversation she had. 291 00:15:50,160 --> 00:15:54,290 Miss May said "my cup runneth over" and then she ran away. 292 00:15:55,360 --> 00:15:57,089 There is another possible motive... 293 00:15:58,280 --> 00:15:59,247 Money. 294 00:15:59,640 --> 00:16:01,802 Miss May was a very wealthy woman. 295 00:16:02,280 --> 00:16:06,001 She inherited her house and a considerable sum of money from her father 296 00:16:06,560 --> 00:16:10,121 and she spent ten years working for that man... 297 00:16:13,240 --> 00:16:15,083 The Maharajah of Malpur. 298 00:16:18,280 --> 00:16:21,648 And she was in the process of changing her will. 299 00:16:21,920 --> 00:16:23,524 She'd invited her solicitor around. 300 00:16:23,640 --> 00:16:25,642 Ah! Solicitor? Is that what you call him? 301 00:16:25,920 --> 00:16:28,127 Well, I would call him-- - RONNIE COUGHS 302 00:16:28,200 --> 00:16:29,201 Mr Grunion? 303 00:16:29,680 --> 00:16:31,808 Father Brown. Miss Windermere. 304 00:16:32,720 --> 00:16:33,960 Mrs McCarthy. 305 00:16:34,800 --> 00:16:36,086 My condolences. 306 00:16:36,720 --> 00:16:38,927 I understand you were very close to Miss May. 307 00:16:39,960 --> 00:16:42,964 She was a truly magical presence. 308 00:16:43,400 --> 00:16:46,688 I can't believe she's now... an absence. 309 00:16:46,880 --> 00:16:50,601 If you don't mind my asking, what were you discussing with her? 310 00:16:50,800 --> 00:16:52,802 She wanted to add something to her will. 311 00:16:52,960 --> 00:16:58,091 A message, in code, that would lead Shambu to a valuable item of jewellery. 312 00:16:58,840 --> 00:17:00,808 Do you have this coded message? 313 00:17:00,920 --> 00:17:03,810 I refused to take it. It was incomprehensible. 314 00:17:03,920 --> 00:17:07,083 Ah, Mr Grunion. We're ready for you, sir. 315 00:17:11,720 --> 00:17:14,087 Well, I didn't see any secret message. 316 00:17:14,520 --> 00:17:18,081 No, though there was a still-smouldering smoker. 317 00:17:25,640 --> 00:17:29,929 An hour ago, the killer came in here, wondering how to get away with murder. 318 00:17:30,320 --> 00:17:32,004 That's odd. - What? 319 00:17:32,120 --> 00:17:33,246 The bee suit's gone. 320 00:17:33,880 --> 00:17:38,044 Well, presumably, whoever it was put on the suit, picked up the smoker 321 00:17:38,120 --> 00:17:42,284 so that if they were caught in the act, they would be invisible. 322 00:17:42,920 --> 00:17:43,921 Something else. 323 00:17:45,120 --> 00:17:46,451 What? - The ladder. 324 00:17:47,120 --> 00:17:49,964 Shambu removed it before I could examine it. 325 00:17:50,040 --> 00:17:53,089 And? - Well, I thought Miss May fell off the rung 326 00:17:53,120 --> 00:17:54,326 because it was rotten. 327 00:17:56,600 --> 00:17:59,524 But it's been cut through - cleanly and deliberately. 328 00:18:00,400 --> 00:18:01,401 Heavens! 329 00:18:01,960 --> 00:18:03,849 So you think that wasn't an accident? 330 00:18:03,920 --> 00:18:04,762 Indeed. 331 00:18:05,560 --> 00:18:08,723 Who would benefit from Miss May's departure? 332 00:18:10,960 --> 00:18:12,246 MRS MCCARTHY: Mr Grunion. 333 00:18:13,680 --> 00:18:14,522 Hello. 334 00:18:14,840 --> 00:18:17,002 Oh, Father Brown. You as well? 335 00:18:17,640 --> 00:18:20,166 I was most surprised to be summonsed, I... 336 00:18:20,320 --> 00:18:22,004 I can't imagine why-- - Ahem. 337 00:18:22,280 --> 00:18:24,647 So, shall we begin? 338 00:18:26,040 --> 00:18:30,284 As you know, Beattie had a theatrical streak. 339 00:18:30,640 --> 00:18:37,364 And so she has recorded her last will and testament on tape. 340 00:18:38,840 --> 00:18:41,161 BEATTIE ON TAPE: Hello there, my darlings! 341 00:18:41,600 --> 00:18:43,602 Sorry I'm dead. 342 00:18:43,960 --> 00:18:47,362 But I have some mementos from the other side. 343 00:18:48,080 --> 00:18:51,641 To Father Brown, I bequeath all my books 344 00:18:51,760 --> 00:18:54,809 as you're the one person I know who could understand them. 345 00:18:55,840 --> 00:18:56,966 Thank you, Miss May. 346 00:18:57,080 --> 00:19:02,484 To Mrs McCarthy, my supply of honey, so you'll never run short again. 347 00:19:02,960 --> 00:19:03,802 Oh! 348 00:19:04,160 --> 00:19:06,049 That'll be... useful. 349 00:19:06,120 --> 00:19:09,761 And to Bunty, my collection of fur coats. 350 00:19:10,080 --> 00:19:13,527 Every girl should be able to slip into some sable. 351 00:19:13,600 --> 00:19:14,442 Gosh! 352 00:19:14,520 --> 00:19:18,684 Now, to my neighbour, Miss Slither, and her niece... 353 00:19:19,160 --> 00:19:21,367 £100. 354 00:19:21,560 --> 00:19:26,521 For a new wardrobe, or possibly cosmetic surgery. 355 00:19:26,800 --> 00:19:28,325 MRS MCCARTHY GASPS - Typical! 356 00:19:28,400 --> 00:19:31,529 She gives with one hand and strangles me with the other. 357 00:19:31,600 --> 00:19:34,843 To Shambu, I leave the rest of my estate. 358 00:19:35,240 --> 00:19:37,288 And I have an announcement. 359 00:19:37,600 --> 00:19:40,729 You are not, as I have always told you 360 00:19:40,960 --> 00:19:43,088 the son of a beggar man. 361 00:19:43,160 --> 00:19:44,924 Your father was... 362 00:19:45,040 --> 00:19:47,281 the Maharajah of Malpur. 363 00:19:48,160 --> 00:19:50,162 But your mother died in childbirth 364 00:19:50,200 --> 00:19:53,921 and your father died of grief shortly afterwards. 365 00:19:54,200 --> 00:19:59,366 He wanted you to grow up, not knowing the trappings of wealth 366 00:19:59,520 --> 00:20:04,526 or the pressures of royal blood, so I was sworn to secrecy. 367 00:20:05,080 --> 00:20:08,084 But he does have a gift for you. 368 00:20:08,360 --> 00:20:12,331 A diamond, as bright as the morning star. 369 00:20:12,840 --> 00:20:16,367 And I wish you all the love in the world. 370 00:20:16,720 --> 00:20:21,248 Good night, my dear darling, good night. 371 00:20:28,520 --> 00:20:32,809 There is a slight... complication. 372 00:20:33,320 --> 00:20:37,564 Miss May wanted to give me a message in code 373 00:20:37,840 --> 00:20:39,888 that would lead to this diamond. 374 00:20:40,440 --> 00:20:43,683 But I felt unable to accept it 375 00:20:43,760 --> 00:20:47,287 and I believe it is now lost. 376 00:20:48,840 --> 00:20:50,046 It doesn't matter. 377 00:20:51,080 --> 00:20:52,844 You've got the house and the money 378 00:20:52,920 --> 00:20:54,763 but more than that, you've got your freedom! 379 00:20:55,000 --> 00:20:57,480 Finally your life can begin! - DOOR OPENS 380 00:20:58,080 --> 00:21:01,766 Inspector! I'm in the middle of confidential legal proceedings. 381 00:21:01,840 --> 00:21:04,764 We too have legal matters to attend to, don't we, Sergeant? 382 00:21:05,400 --> 00:21:06,970 GOODFELLOW: Shambu Maier? - Yes? 383 00:21:07,040 --> 00:21:09,407 I'm arresting you on suspicion of the murder of Miss Beattie May. 384 00:21:09,680 --> 00:21:11,409 You do not have to say anything unless-- - No! 385 00:21:11,680 --> 00:21:14,126 ...anything you say may be put in writing and given in evidence. 386 00:21:14,160 --> 00:21:16,606 This way, sir. - Get off me! I'm innocent! 387 00:21:19,880 --> 00:21:20,722 Padre. 388 00:21:20,840 --> 00:21:24,162 Before you go in, I must warn you to restrict your conversation 389 00:21:24,400 --> 00:21:25,925 to spiritual matters. 390 00:21:26,040 --> 00:21:30,364 Yes. Although, of course, I consider all things to be spiritual. 391 00:21:31,000 --> 00:21:31,922 Do you? 392 00:21:32,280 --> 00:21:34,931 Well, I see this young man as a cold-blooded killer. 393 00:21:35,120 --> 00:21:38,283 Having examined the house, it seems he made multiple attempts 394 00:21:38,320 --> 00:21:39,401 on his mother's life. 395 00:21:39,720 --> 00:21:43,486 The ladder she used had been vandalised, causing her accident. 396 00:21:43,680 --> 00:21:46,684 Her whiskey had been laced with laxatives. 397 00:21:46,920 --> 00:21:49,400 You know, Inspector, I can't help but notice 398 00:21:49,440 --> 00:21:52,091 you always seem to arrest the brown-skinned people. 399 00:21:52,200 --> 00:21:53,201 MALLORY: That is irrelevant! 400 00:21:53,240 --> 00:21:56,289 We don't care if someone is black or white, rich or poor... 401 00:21:56,360 --> 00:21:57,771 BUNTY: Innocent or guilty? 402 00:21:57,880 --> 00:21:58,802 Penelope... 403 00:21:59,000 --> 00:22:00,331 I'll wait in the car. 404 00:22:00,440 --> 00:22:01,362 OFFICER: Father Brown. 405 00:22:05,840 --> 00:22:07,888 How's the pain in your neck, sir? 406 00:22:09,160 --> 00:22:10,366 Which one, Sergeant? 407 00:22:24,880 --> 00:22:27,486 Would you like me to hear confession, Mr Maier? 408 00:22:27,600 --> 00:22:29,921 I just want someone to hear me. - I'm listening. 409 00:22:30,400 --> 00:22:33,131 The Inspector believes that I murdered my mother. 410 00:22:33,280 --> 00:22:36,124 That I cut the ladder and put pills in her whiskey. 411 00:22:36,600 --> 00:22:38,762 Did you? - I did both of those things, but... 412 00:22:39,320 --> 00:22:41,891 not to murder her - they were practical jokes! 413 00:22:42,040 --> 00:22:43,485 Dangerous jokes, Shambu. 414 00:22:43,840 --> 00:22:46,491 The thing is - she was holding the ladder upside down. 415 00:22:46,520 --> 00:22:49,171 She was supposed to step on the bottom rung and fall over. 416 00:22:49,600 --> 00:22:51,841 And the whiskey... I did that weeks ago 417 00:22:52,320 --> 00:22:55,244 and I was just about to throw it away when Bunty interrupted me. 418 00:22:55,680 --> 00:22:57,205 Why did you do these things? 419 00:22:58,240 --> 00:22:59,605 Because I was angry. 420 00:23:00,720 --> 00:23:02,927 Because she would not give me any freedom. 421 00:23:03,840 --> 00:23:07,731 And now... I know she was just keeping a promise to my father. 422 00:23:08,080 --> 00:23:10,651 I believe your mother had a dispute with her solicitor? 423 00:23:11,280 --> 00:23:12,406 Not that I know of. 424 00:23:14,320 --> 00:23:16,482 But she did have an argument with Miss Slither. 425 00:23:16,720 --> 00:23:20,566 How could you be so cruel! How could you? 426 00:23:20,680 --> 00:23:23,490 Oh, please, it was a long time ago! 427 00:23:24,040 --> 00:23:26,691 Have some of this, what do you call it? 428 00:23:26,880 --> 00:23:27,767 Cake! 429 00:23:28,080 --> 00:23:30,003 I don't want anything from you! 430 00:23:30,360 --> 00:23:34,206 And mark my words - your sins will find you out! 431 00:23:37,080 --> 00:23:38,286 FATHER BROWN: What did she mean? 432 00:23:38,560 --> 00:23:39,482 I don't know. 433 00:23:39,840 --> 00:23:41,729 My mother argued with a lot of people. 434 00:23:43,200 --> 00:23:44,770 Father, am I going to hang for this? 435 00:23:45,760 --> 00:23:46,761 Shambu... 436 00:23:47,760 --> 00:23:50,445 I will do everything in my power to prevent it. 437 00:24:02,360 --> 00:24:04,806 Father Brown! Er, do come in. 438 00:24:12,600 --> 00:24:15,410 It can be a shock to lose someone close to us. 439 00:24:16,120 --> 00:24:18,805 Especially if we part on unhappy terms. 440 00:24:19,520 --> 00:24:20,760 I wouldn't say that. 441 00:24:21,840 --> 00:24:25,970 We did occasionally have words, but we'd always forget and move on. 442 00:24:26,160 --> 00:24:28,162 Some things cannot be forgotten. 443 00:24:28,480 --> 00:24:31,484 Sometimes, our sins will find us out. 444 00:24:32,720 --> 00:24:33,607 Oh, dear. 445 00:24:34,320 --> 00:24:37,005 Our little ding-dong must have been louder than I thought. 446 00:24:37,280 --> 00:24:38,611 Ding-dong? - Well... 447 00:24:39,680 --> 00:24:42,524 I'd gone round to see if Miss May needed anything 448 00:24:42,920 --> 00:24:47,164 and we got talking, about the old days. The Great War. 449 00:24:47,800 --> 00:24:52,362 And I said how awful it was, all those young men forced to sign up. 450 00:24:52,480 --> 00:24:56,405 And she mentioned that they used to have a gardener who was a conscientious objector 451 00:24:56,480 --> 00:24:59,404 a very brave thing to be in those days. 452 00:24:59,720 --> 00:25:01,643 Only she thought that was wrong... 453 00:25:02,200 --> 00:25:04,726 so she told her father, who had him sacked. 454 00:25:05,040 --> 00:25:07,725 And so the poor man had no choice but to enlist. 455 00:25:07,760 --> 00:25:08,761 And he did. 456 00:25:09,520 --> 00:25:10,760 And he died. 457 00:25:12,200 --> 00:25:13,804 On a field in Flanders. 458 00:25:15,040 --> 00:25:16,610 I too was in Flanders. 459 00:25:18,560 --> 00:25:21,370 Many hopes and dreams were buried in the mud. 460 00:25:22,960 --> 00:25:26,009 And the thought that she had sent someone there... 461 00:25:26,360 --> 00:25:28,567 I... I was furious. 462 00:25:28,640 --> 00:25:29,562 Furious? 463 00:25:30,280 --> 00:25:33,807 Not so much that I wanted to kill her, though I can see why someone 464 00:25:33,840 --> 00:25:35,171 might be tempted. 465 00:25:35,360 --> 00:25:38,091 But we have to forgive, don't we? 466 00:25:38,760 --> 00:25:41,491 And say nice things at the funeral. 467 00:25:42,840 --> 00:25:43,727 Yes. 468 00:25:44,800 --> 00:25:50,330 And on that note, she has made a rather unusual request. 469 00:25:52,080 --> 00:25:55,084 Per misericordiam Del', requiescat in pace. 470 00:25:55,160 --> 00:25:56,366 ALL: Amen. 471 00:25:58,320 --> 00:26:00,163 MRS MCCARTHY: What can she have been thinking of? 472 00:26:00,200 --> 00:26:02,248 "Wear pink, not black." 473 00:26:02,840 --> 00:26:07,243 How can anyone express grief looking like a Chrysanthemum? 474 00:26:07,640 --> 00:26:09,130 I think that's the idea. 475 00:26:09,600 --> 00:26:12,729 She didn't want us in widow's weeds, shedding dreary tears 476 00:26:12,760 --> 00:26:14,410 as we sing some dirge. 477 00:26:14,840 --> 00:26:17,605 She wanted an ad hoc cocktail party. 478 00:26:18,240 --> 00:26:21,005 I had to dig this out from right at the back of my wardrobe 479 00:26:21,080 --> 00:26:22,809 but I'm glad that I did. 480 00:26:23,400 --> 00:26:27,007 I'd forgotten that bright colours can make you feel brighter. 481 00:26:27,080 --> 00:26:28,241 Oh, that's true. 482 00:26:28,800 --> 00:26:31,326 Two minutes, and don't try any funny business. 483 00:26:31,600 --> 00:26:33,364 Oh, Shambu, it's so good to see you. 484 00:26:33,520 --> 00:26:35,966 Albeit in unfortunate circumstances. 485 00:26:36,080 --> 00:26:39,050 But I've just been on the phone to my father and he knows a solicitor, who-- 486 00:26:39,120 --> 00:26:40,804 They're coming! - BEES BUZZ 487 00:26:41,120 --> 00:26:43,122 BUNTY: He means the bees! They're swarming! 488 00:26:44,040 --> 00:26:45,201 Nobody move! 489 00:26:45,320 --> 00:26:47,561 BEES BUZZ - There's nothing to worry about, folks! 490 00:26:47,640 --> 00:26:51,690 I promise you if we all stay absolutely still, they will move on. 491 00:26:53,280 --> 00:26:54,964 BEES BUZZ 492 00:27:07,000 --> 00:27:08,081 Thank you, Sergeant. 493 00:27:08,160 --> 00:27:09,321 You're welcome, Father. 494 00:27:09,560 --> 00:27:12,609 My granny used to say that bees liked bright colours 495 00:27:12,680 --> 00:27:13,966 they found 'em soothing. 496 00:27:14,040 --> 00:27:17,249 Thanks to Miss May's dress code today, nobody has got stung. 497 00:27:19,680 --> 00:27:22,650 Well, I, for one, feel as if I've been to the opera 498 00:27:22,840 --> 00:27:24,001 not a funeral. 499 00:27:25,160 --> 00:27:28,369 Hm. In the beehive, there is no time for grief. 500 00:27:28,680 --> 00:27:33,288 When a queen dies, the nurse bees make royal jelly for the next queen. 501 00:27:33,680 --> 00:27:35,967 And the workers guard the precious substance. 502 00:27:36,040 --> 00:27:38,771 So, was Miss May killed for her precious substance? The diamond? 503 00:27:39,440 --> 00:27:40,601 Quite possibly. 504 00:27:40,920 --> 00:27:43,810 If I had to put money on who stole that code 505 00:27:44,360 --> 00:27:47,091 I'd lay bets it was Ronnie Grunion. 506 00:27:48,240 --> 00:27:51,323 By all accounts, he's more of a swindler than he is a solicitor. 507 00:27:51,400 --> 00:27:55,564 Well, we don't have the code, but we can still look for the diamond. 508 00:27:55,880 --> 00:27:58,008 If the killer is looking for it too... 509 00:27:58,400 --> 00:28:00,528 find one, and we may find the other. 510 00:28:11,840 --> 00:28:16,164 So, the killer came in here, with the smoker... 511 00:28:16,520 --> 00:28:17,442 Just a minute. 512 00:28:17,720 --> 00:28:22,601 If the killer was carrying the smoking device as cover, why leave it behind? 513 00:28:22,680 --> 00:28:24,569 Good point, Mrs McCarthy. 514 00:28:24,680 --> 00:28:26,967 MAN COUGHS 515 00:28:27,520 --> 00:28:28,851 I know that cough. 516 00:28:31,960 --> 00:28:32,882 Hello! 517 00:28:32,960 --> 00:28:34,405 What exactly are you doing? 518 00:28:34,960 --> 00:28:38,487 I heard voices and didn't know if you were friend or foe. 519 00:28:38,640 --> 00:28:41,325 And what were you doing in the house in the first place? 520 00:28:42,800 --> 00:28:46,600 I am... I am responsible for Miss May's estate 521 00:28:46,680 --> 00:28:52,005 and so naturally, I was carrying out a full... inventory. 522 00:28:53,840 --> 00:28:56,525 And what were you really doing in the house? 523 00:28:57,520 --> 00:28:58,407 Oh, alright. 524 00:28:59,280 --> 00:29:01,521 It's this business of the missing legacy. 525 00:29:02,840 --> 00:29:04,524 Beattie can't tell us where it is. 526 00:29:04,600 --> 00:29:06,443 Shambu may never get to inherit. 527 00:29:06,600 --> 00:29:09,843 What if it's stashed in some mattress, and ends up on the dump? 528 00:29:09,920 --> 00:29:11,285 So you did steal the message! 529 00:29:11,320 --> 00:29:12,765 No, I did not! 530 00:29:13,480 --> 00:29:16,370 But I know it was written on that writing pad 531 00:29:16,440 --> 00:29:20,411 so perhaps she left a first draft, or some kind of clue. 532 00:29:20,480 --> 00:29:22,403 You mean she left an imprint. 533 00:29:24,320 --> 00:29:26,288 How do we know we can trust him? 534 00:29:26,880 --> 00:29:29,690 FATHER BROWN: We don't. So we keep him close to us. 535 00:29:34,440 --> 00:29:36,169 "My cup runneth over"... 536 00:29:39,080 --> 00:29:39,922 Father? 537 00:29:40,000 --> 00:29:41,604 Erm, I won't be a moment... 538 00:29:51,840 --> 00:29:53,968 I'm so sorry, my aunt is having a lie down. 539 00:29:54,040 --> 00:29:56,008 No need to apologise. May I come in? 540 00:29:56,080 --> 00:29:57,889 Um, well, the place is a bit of a mess-- 541 00:29:57,920 --> 00:29:58,807 Not to worry. 542 00:30:03,760 --> 00:30:06,684 It must have been a shock for your aunt, losing a lifelong friend. 543 00:30:07,280 --> 00:30:08,406 I suppose it must. 544 00:30:08,440 --> 00:30:10,761 And what did you think about Miss May? 545 00:30:10,840 --> 00:30:11,921 I hardly knew her. 546 00:30:12,360 --> 00:30:14,647 I mean, I sometimes saw her around. 547 00:30:15,280 --> 00:30:18,887 And yet you implied you would be happy to knock her off her ladder. 548 00:30:19,240 --> 00:30:20,571 Only in jest! 549 00:30:22,280 --> 00:30:24,851 You met her, on the 6th of June 550 00:30:25,240 --> 00:30:29,040 at a tearoom near Tawny Lake, "My Cup Runneth Over". 551 00:30:30,360 --> 00:30:32,840 Was that to discuss your relationship with Shambu? 552 00:30:33,240 --> 00:30:35,163 I haven't got a relationship with Shambu. 553 00:30:36,920 --> 00:30:39,082 But I despised the way she treated him. 554 00:30:40,440 --> 00:30:45,082 And at Easter, I heard Indira Gandhi give a talk on colonialism at my university. 555 00:30:45,280 --> 00:30:47,681 And it made me think of the way Shambu was subjugated. 556 00:30:47,920 --> 00:30:50,969 So I decided to be brave, and I wrote him a letter. 557 00:30:51,640 --> 00:30:54,723 I had a reply, suggesting we meet at "My Cup Runneth Over". 558 00:30:55,080 --> 00:30:56,525 And I was so excited. 559 00:30:57,280 --> 00:30:58,725 Only it wasn't Shambu... 560 00:30:59,480 --> 00:31:00,402 Darling! 561 00:31:02,240 --> 00:31:04,561 Oh, that dress is beautiful. 562 00:31:04,760 --> 00:31:06,046 But it doesn't suit you. 563 00:31:06,240 --> 00:31:07,526 What do you want? 564 00:31:07,880 --> 00:31:11,726 To discuss this... character assassination. 565 00:31:11,800 --> 00:31:16,442 So, I am a quasi-imperialist pedagogue? Goodness! 566 00:31:16,800 --> 00:31:18,006 I mean every word. 567 00:31:18,360 --> 00:31:19,566 I know you do. 568 00:31:19,640 --> 00:31:22,246 You're so adorable and so deluded. 569 00:31:22,840 --> 00:31:24,444 Shambu is not for you. 570 00:31:25,240 --> 00:31:28,084 I'm sure you'll find someone, a dull librarian 571 00:31:28,160 --> 00:31:31,403 but stay away from my son. 572 00:31:32,240 --> 00:31:34,163 FATHER BROWN". Did you consider revenge? 573 00:31:34,440 --> 00:31:36,886 I did. But I'm nowhere near brave enough. 574 00:31:37,440 --> 00:31:39,681 And I hope they find the killer soon, because... 575 00:31:40,600 --> 00:31:43,171 Shambu could end up with a rope round his neck. 576 00:31:43,600 --> 00:31:45,364 So, we've got all the letters now. 577 00:31:45,480 --> 00:31:47,926 A-F-l-U. 578 00:31:48,000 --> 00:31:53,962 Which spells, "A fiu arrt fo souh ryygt nr"... 579 00:31:54,640 --> 00:31:56,324 blah-di-blah-di-blah. 580 00:31:56,600 --> 00:31:58,250 It could be an anagram? 581 00:31:58,520 --> 00:32:00,329 What? With 64 letters? 582 00:32:00,800 --> 00:32:02,404 We could be here till doomsday. 583 00:32:02,480 --> 00:32:06,121 If there are 64 letters, why not arrange them in eight rows of eight? 584 00:32:06,360 --> 00:32:09,250 Oh, any other little jobs you want doing? 585 00:32:09,440 --> 00:32:10,566 BUNTY: What are you thinking? 586 00:32:10,920 --> 00:32:15,960 Ah, well... a bee does a complex dance to lead its fellow foragers to nectar. 587 00:32:16,280 --> 00:32:18,442 Well, she's certainly leading us a dance. 588 00:32:18,520 --> 00:32:20,363 Yeah, but this was intended for Shambu. 589 00:32:20,760 --> 00:32:22,330 How did Miss May address him? 590 00:32:22,960 --> 00:32:24,371 She called him her knight! 591 00:32:24,440 --> 00:32:25,885 Her "sweet, precious knight." 592 00:32:26,280 --> 00:32:28,362 I believe she was teaching him chess. 593 00:32:29,120 --> 00:32:32,647 The knight moves two squares, and then one square at right angles. 594 00:32:32,960 --> 00:32:37,727 I believe we have to negotiate these letters as a knight moves on a chessboard. 595 00:32:37,800 --> 00:32:40,610 That's preposterous! There must be millions of combinations. 596 00:32:41,000 --> 00:32:45,562 MRS MCCARTHY: Well, I'll have you know, I set the crossword for the parish magazine 597 00:32:45,720 --> 00:32:49,361 so if anyone can unscramble an anagram, it... 598 00:32:50,840 --> 00:32:51,887 Oh, wait a minute. 599 00:32:53,120 --> 00:32:54,849 I think I'm seeing something... 600 00:32:59,320 --> 00:33:04,406 "For you to find your fortune, you must face your late father." 601 00:33:05,400 --> 00:33:07,846 Well, we are facing him. Handsome devil. 602 00:33:08,120 --> 00:33:09,963 FATHER BROWN: Luckily, no-one else has been digging. 603 00:33:10,360 --> 00:33:12,647 So we're one step ahead of whoever stole the code. 604 00:33:12,760 --> 00:33:13,921 So what do we do now? 605 00:33:14,640 --> 00:33:15,482 Dig. 606 00:33:16,840 --> 00:33:18,046 MRS MCCARTHY: Penelope! 607 00:33:18,720 --> 00:33:21,166 Will you please bend your knees? 608 00:33:21,320 --> 00:33:24,290 You're just storing up trouble for yourself in later life. 609 00:33:24,360 --> 00:33:25,521 Thank you, Mrs M! 610 00:33:26,400 --> 00:33:28,164 Could I have a look at the code? 611 00:33:29,080 --> 00:33:30,241 I've been counting. 612 00:33:30,480 --> 00:33:35,646 "For you to find your fortune, you must face your late father." 613 00:33:35,760 --> 00:33:39,207 That's 48 letters. Shouldn't it be 64? 614 00:33:41,280 --> 00:33:44,807 What if we start the knight from the other side of the board... 615 00:33:45,360 --> 00:33:46,930 Ooh, eh... 616 00:33:47,560 --> 00:33:51,167 "Your late father... 617 00:33:52,400 --> 00:33:55,722 has a gift for you. 618 00:33:56,240 --> 00:34:00,086 To find your fortune, you must face your... 619 00:34:02,120 --> 00:34:03,167 your fear." 620 00:34:04,160 --> 00:34:05,127 Bees! 621 00:34:05,680 --> 00:34:07,523 Shambu's terrified of bees. 622 00:34:15,360 --> 00:34:16,407 Oh, no! 623 00:34:16,800 --> 00:34:18,848 This was her pride and joy. 624 00:34:19,720 --> 00:34:20,687 Who would...? 625 00:34:21,760 --> 00:34:25,162 The same person who took her life has taken her treasure. 626 00:34:25,960 --> 00:34:28,884 What kind of barbarian could...? 627 00:34:29,360 --> 00:34:31,681 Someone who was deeply hurt by Miss May. 628 00:34:32,400 --> 00:34:35,563 After all, she did have a sting in her tail. 629 00:34:35,800 --> 00:34:37,450 Not with me, she didn't! 630 00:34:37,640 --> 00:34:41,690 At our last meeting, we just sat and joked and... 631 00:34:42,640 --> 00:34:46,611 and stubbed our cigarettes out on her neighbour's Battenberg. 632 00:34:47,120 --> 00:34:48,690 Miss Slithers' cake? 633 00:34:48,760 --> 00:34:51,923 It was mean, I know, but it's not as if Miss Slither was gonna see us. 634 00:34:53,680 --> 00:34:54,841 Auntie Eileen! 635 00:34:56,120 --> 00:34:58,088 That's strange. She must have slipped out. 636 00:34:58,480 --> 00:35:00,528 But we have just had the most marvellous news! 637 00:35:00,680 --> 00:35:02,284 Shambu is being released. 638 00:35:02,360 --> 00:35:04,601 Ah. - My father knows a solicitor 639 00:35:04,680 --> 00:35:06,762 and it turns out he knows the chief constable. 640 00:35:06,840 --> 00:35:08,888 He gave Inspector Mallory quite a talking to. 641 00:35:09,280 --> 00:35:11,169 Is your aunt aware of this? - Oh, yes. 642 00:35:11,360 --> 00:35:13,601 Sergeant Goodfellow just came round to tell us. 643 00:35:13,960 --> 00:35:14,802 Cup of tea? 644 00:35:15,960 --> 00:35:17,325 Yes, please. 645 00:35:23,040 --> 00:35:24,644 KETTLE CLINKS 646 00:35:27,560 --> 00:35:29,608 WATER POURS 647 00:35:50,440 --> 00:35:52,886 WOMAN'S VOICE: Hello there, my darling! 648 00:35:53,040 --> 00:35:55,805 A first class single to Marrakesh, please. 649 00:35:59,480 --> 00:36:02,211 Hello there, my darling! 650 00:36:02,840 --> 00:36:05,491 A first class single to Marrakesh, please... 651 00:36:05,960 --> 00:36:07,564 Excellent impersonation. 652 00:36:07,680 --> 00:36:10,923 Although I think Miss May would have something to say about her clothes 653 00:36:11,000 --> 00:36:12,889 being strewn around. 654 00:36:12,960 --> 00:36:15,930 Oh, you're confusing me with someone who cares. 655 00:36:16,160 --> 00:36:18,686 That woman had a black hole instead of a heart. 656 00:36:19,400 --> 00:36:21,846 She had a very cruel streak. 657 00:36:21,920 --> 00:36:22,807 Mm. 658 00:36:24,000 --> 00:36:28,688 And she caused terrible harm to someone who you cared about. 659 00:36:30,000 --> 00:36:33,925 Someone whose picture you kept hidden for many years. 660 00:36:42,840 --> 00:36:43,921 EILEEN SNIFFLES 661 00:36:46,240 --> 00:36:47,571 His name was Billy. 662 00:36:48,600 --> 00:36:51,285 And yes, he was their family gardener. 663 00:36:53,600 --> 00:36:55,523 But he was also my lover. 664 00:36:59,000 --> 00:37:02,243 We used to spend hours together, when no-one was looking. 665 00:37:03,720 --> 00:37:05,529 Only someone was looking. 666 00:37:05,920 --> 00:37:08,161 FATHER BROWN: Miss May. - EILEEN: Of course. 667 00:37:10,320 --> 00:37:14,848 I never knew why Billy changed his mind, and decided to go to war. 668 00:37:16,320 --> 00:37:19,244 Back then, he told me he had to see the world. 669 00:37:21,240 --> 00:37:26,246 But last week, I came to see Miss May because she was being vile to my niece 670 00:37:26,320 --> 00:37:28,163 who has feelings for Shambu. 671 00:37:28,800 --> 00:37:32,282 And I told her how precious young love is 672 00:37:32,360 --> 00:37:35,603 and how heartbroken I had been... 673 00:37:36,160 --> 00:37:38,766 and she finally told me the whole story. 674 00:37:42,560 --> 00:37:45,609 She knew that Billy was in love with me. 675 00:37:46,280 --> 00:37:49,250 You're a coward. - And she didn't just have him sacked... 676 00:37:50,320 --> 00:37:52,322 she had him humiliated. 677 00:37:54,000 --> 00:37:56,924 And with no job, he had no choice... 678 00:37:57,960 --> 00:38:00,088 but to sign up and die. 679 00:38:03,720 --> 00:38:08,851 And an hour after she revealed this to you, she herself was dead. 680 00:38:12,920 --> 00:38:16,766 An intruder went into Miss May's room... 681 00:38:17,800 --> 00:38:19,006 with a smoker. 682 00:38:20,360 --> 00:38:21,441 Oh, it's you! 683 00:38:22,640 --> 00:38:24,563 MUFFLED CRIES 684 00:38:26,800 --> 00:38:29,531 FATHER BROWN". They placed a pillow over her face 685 00:38:29,640 --> 00:38:32,405 and pressed down... hard 686 00:38:33,200 --> 00:38:35,851 until they didn't need to press down anymore. 687 00:38:37,440 --> 00:38:39,442 And then they took the secret code 688 00:38:41,640 --> 00:38:44,484 knowing that that would lead to untold wealth. 689 00:38:46,440 --> 00:38:48,204 And anyone could have done that. 690 00:38:48,640 --> 00:38:50,051 You have no proof. 691 00:38:50,200 --> 00:38:51,247 Indeed. 692 00:38:52,800 --> 00:38:56,407 Except a small detail gave you away. 693 00:38:57,920 --> 00:39:00,207 There was a Battenberg cake 694 00:39:01,160 --> 00:39:04,926 with cigarettes stubbed out in it on the bedside table. 695 00:39:05,920 --> 00:39:08,605 Only it wasn't there when they found her body. 696 00:39:11,720 --> 00:39:17,841 You couldn't bear other people seeing her desecration of your cake. 697 00:39:18,320 --> 00:39:21,403 So, you put down the smoker 698 00:39:22,200 --> 00:39:23,645 and took the cake. 699 00:39:24,960 --> 00:39:28,362 One last indignity. 700 00:39:31,080 --> 00:39:33,560 Well, she can't hurt me now. 701 00:39:35,960 --> 00:39:38,327 I solved her code in three days, you know? 702 00:39:38,880 --> 00:39:42,646 I knew it was something to do with chess. Her "sweet, precious knight". 703 00:39:43,480 --> 00:39:45,289 And when a queen dies... 704 00:39:46,000 --> 00:39:47,604 another takes her place. 705 00:39:48,200 --> 00:39:50,931 So now it's my turn to spread my wings. 706 00:39:51,640 --> 00:39:53,642 A long way from Kembleford. 707 00:39:54,360 --> 00:39:56,124 How will you pay for your passage? 708 00:39:56,800 --> 00:39:58,609 Oh, I think you can guess. 709 00:39:58,760 --> 00:40:00,967 It must be a remarkable jewel. 710 00:40:01,160 --> 00:40:03,766 Malpur is famed for its mineral wealth. 711 00:40:10,080 --> 00:40:12,560 EILEEN: 1,000 carats... 712 00:40:13,200 --> 00:40:15,089 and utterly without flaw. 713 00:40:15,880 --> 00:40:16,802 Not quite. 714 00:40:18,560 --> 00:40:20,927 If you look closely, there's a stain. 715 00:40:22,800 --> 00:40:23,961 Beattie's blood. 716 00:40:25,760 --> 00:40:27,285 And unless you repent... 717 00:40:28,120 --> 00:40:31,727 that stain will remain with you for all eternity. 718 00:40:33,480 --> 00:40:35,244 You always know just what to say. 719 00:40:39,720 --> 00:40:40,642 Father... 720 00:40:43,800 --> 00:40:45,848 would you hear my confession? 721 00:40:46,760 --> 00:40:47,682 Please? 722 00:40:59,080 --> 00:41:01,560 Bless me, Father, for I have sinned... 723 00:41:12,440 --> 00:41:13,805 Oh, Miss Slither? 724 00:41:14,040 --> 00:41:15,724 No, darling. Not anymore. 725 00:41:15,840 --> 00:41:16,887 Stop her! 726 00:41:25,520 --> 00:41:28,091 You mind your head as you're getting in the car, madam. 727 00:41:29,000 --> 00:41:30,809 RONNIE: Seems like blasphemy, doesn't it? 728 00:41:30,880 --> 00:41:34,202 To see that creature, wearing Beattie's clothes. 729 00:41:34,280 --> 00:41:38,171 MRS MCCARTHY: Ha! You were on the point of stealing her diamond. 730 00:41:38,520 --> 00:41:41,967 And that wouldn't have been the first thing you've pilfered, by all accounts. 731 00:41:42,160 --> 00:41:44,322 Never too late to repent, Mr Grunion. 732 00:41:45,480 --> 00:41:48,165 Shambu will need guidance over the next few years. 733 00:41:48,800 --> 00:41:50,404 I hope you can be a good friend to him. 734 00:41:56,080 --> 00:41:56,967 Padre. 735 00:41:57,040 --> 00:41:59,691 I believe a small "thank you" is in order. 736 00:42:00,720 --> 00:42:01,562 You're welcome. 737 00:42:02,400 --> 00:42:04,801 Oh, we have an item for you to look after. 738 00:42:05,680 --> 00:42:07,330 It may be needed as evidence. 739 00:42:08,480 --> 00:42:09,367 Bunty? 740 00:42:10,320 --> 00:42:11,242 Oh! 741 00:42:20,280 --> 00:42:22,328 I could retire to the south of France with this... 742 00:42:22,640 --> 00:42:25,610 Oh, but Inspector, who would solve all the crimes around here? 743 00:42:26,000 --> 00:42:27,729 CAR ENGINE STARTS 744 00:42:40,240 --> 00:42:42,527 I do hope they both like honey. 745 00:42:43,040 --> 00:42:45,441 Because I have 200 jars of it. 746 00:42:45,880 --> 00:42:47,166 Honey scones? 747 00:42:47,640 --> 00:42:49,927 I think I see another award coming, Mrs M. 748 00:42:50,200 --> 00:42:51,964 Shambu! Please take a seat. 749 00:42:56,800 --> 00:42:59,087 Thank you so much for all of your support, and... 750 00:42:59,760 --> 00:43:01,842 thank you, for believing in me. 751 00:43:02,680 --> 00:43:03,522 You're welcome. 752 00:43:04,840 --> 00:43:07,491 Now, we were keen to invite you here... 753 00:43:07,520 --> 00:43:08,442 Hello! 754 00:43:08,720 --> 00:43:12,202 I'm sorry I'm a bit early, but I have a huge horror of being late. 755 00:43:12,280 --> 00:43:13,167 Come and sit down. 756 00:43:15,080 --> 00:43:17,242 Me too. It brings me out in palpitations. 757 00:43:17,320 --> 00:43:18,526 Oh, really? 758 00:43:21,400 --> 00:43:22,731 As I was saying... 759 00:43:23,640 --> 00:43:26,928 we were keen to invite you both here today 760 00:43:27,520 --> 00:43:31,286 because you've both suffered such terrible losses. 761 00:43:32,760 --> 00:43:36,367 So, help yourselves to cake and scones. Oh... 762 00:43:36,800 --> 00:43:39,610 and to some of my home-made lemonade. 763 00:43:40,800 --> 00:43:42,325 Oh, that's very good... 764 00:43:43,120 --> 00:43:45,043 Have you given any thought to your future? 765 00:43:46,080 --> 00:43:49,607 Not really, but I do know that I want to keep bees. 766 00:43:50,160 --> 00:43:54,404 Yes, I am scared of them, but they feel like my mother's spirit 767 00:43:54,480 --> 00:43:55,481 watching over me. 768 00:43:55,560 --> 00:43:57,005 Oh, that's a marvellous idea. 769 00:43:57,600 --> 00:43:59,284 Bees are what keep the world going. 770 00:43:59,600 --> 00:44:01,443 Pollinating all the crops in the field. 771 00:44:02,440 --> 00:44:04,249 And if you need any help... 772 00:44:05,040 --> 00:44:06,280 BEE BUZZES 773 00:44:07,760 --> 00:44:09,250 FATHER BROWN CLEARS HIS THROAT 774 00:44:09,800 --> 00:44:11,564 Oh. MRS MCCARTHY LAUGHS 775 00:44:13,800 --> 00:44:15,086 A pis mellifera. 776 00:44:15,640 --> 00:44:16,527 The bees. 777 00:44:18,480 --> 00:44:20,050 BEE BUZZES 778 00:44:20,600 --> 00:44:21,886 ALL: The bees.