1 00:01:45,000 --> 00:01:46,035 (Croupier) The bets are made. 2 00:01:46,120 --> 00:01:49,032 Ladies and gentlemen, place your bets. 3 00:01:49,120 --> 00:01:51,076 (Chatting) 4 00:01:53,920 --> 00:01:55,273 Will you drink, Charlie? 5 00:01:55,360 --> 00:01:57,954 I will, it's light already. Do you want another drink? 6 00:01:58,040 --> 00:01:58,995 No, thanks. 7 00:01:59,080 --> 00:02:00,638 The chips are down. 8 00:02:00,720 --> 00:02:04,554 (Man) Play your games. The game is over, nothing is going well. 9 00:02:04,640 --> 00:02:07,313 I wish they'd serve soup here, like they do in the south. 10 00:02:07,400 --> 00:02:10,233 A cup of hot broth is what we need now. 11 00:02:12,600 --> 00:02:14,750 (Man) Nothing is going well anymore. 12 00:02:14,840 --> 00:02:17,035 Place your bets, ladies and gentlemen. 13 00:02:17,120 --> 00:02:20,078 Thirty-two red, even and pass. 14 00:02:20,160 --> 00:02:23,869 You have the most amazing luck. This lot wouldn't even pay for a taxi cab. 15 00:02:23,960 --> 00:02:26,918 - Do you quit now? - I quit hours ago, it's up to you. 16 00:02:27,000 --> 00:02:29,355 Well, perhaps I'd better, while I'm ahead. 17 00:02:29,440 --> 00:02:33,718 Besides, I'll need a clear brain if we're to talk finance. 18 00:02:39,160 --> 00:02:43,312 Charlie, do me a favour, cash these while I powder my nose. 19 00:02:43,400 --> 00:02:46,756 - Might make you feel better. - Hmm, make me feel worse. 20 00:02:51,120 --> 00:02:54,590 - Hello, Lionel. Still at it, are you? - Top of the morning, Charlie. 21 00:02:54,680 --> 00:02:57,717 I'm glad to see somebody's taking the francs back to Jersey. 22 00:02:57,800 --> 00:02:59,756 You don't seem to have done too badly yourself. 23 00:02:59,840 --> 00:03:02,991 No, no, I'm just cashing these in for a friend of mine. 24 00:03:10,160 --> 00:03:12,196 Do you want a lift back? I came over in my boat. 25 00:03:12,280 --> 00:03:15,238 No, thanks, I've got a bit of business to do over here. 26 00:03:30,920 --> 00:03:32,319 - Raoul? - Yes, boss. 27 00:03:32,400 --> 00:03:33,674 Come here. 28 00:03:33,760 --> 00:03:36,115 - There you go, sir. - THANKS. Bye. 29 00:03:36,200 --> 00:03:37,758 Bye. 30 00:04:03,200 --> 00:04:04,997 (Starts engine) 31 00:04:05,080 --> 00:04:07,958 Don't move. Stop the engine. 32 00:04:08,040 --> 00:04:09,598 (Engine off) 33 00:04:38,320 --> 00:04:41,357 (Cow lows, chickens clucking) 34 00:05:07,240 --> 00:05:09,708 (Ship horn blares) 35 00:05:21,040 --> 00:05:24,157 - Ah, Jim, hello. - Oh, Maurice. 36 00:05:25,520 --> 00:05:27,476 - I'm doing well? - Yes. 37 00:05:27,560 --> 00:05:29,551 So! Cigars and cognac. 38 00:05:29,640 --> 00:05:31,995 Ah, old man, thank you very much. 39 00:05:32,080 --> 00:05:37,029 Ridiculous, isn't it? We make the brandy here, and you bring it back cheaper from Jersey. 40 00:05:48,320 --> 00:05:50,276 - Here. - No, thanks, Maurice, I'm off it. 41 00:05:50,360 --> 00:05:54,751 You don't mind if I have a soupçon? I usually have one before visiting the morgue. 42 00:05:54,840 --> 00:05:57,149 So you think your dead man's from Jersey, eh? 43 00:05:57,240 --> 00:06:01,677 Well, he was wearing a shirt from a shop in St Helier, Harringtons. 44 00:06:01,760 --> 00:06:03,876 And his shoes were from one of your chain stores. 45 00:06:03,960 --> 00:06:06,110 Plenty of French people come and buy our stuff. 46 00:06:06,200 --> 00:06:08,270 But we also found a Jersey parking permit 47 00:06:08,360 --> 00:06:10,590 that had slipped into the lining of his jacket. 48 00:06:10,720 --> 00:06:12,676 Well, anyone could buy one of those, Maurice. 49 00:06:12,760 --> 00:06:15,399 But surely a visitor would have thrown it away. 50 00:06:15,480 --> 00:06:18,438 I think this man kept his because he was one of your residents. 51 00:06:25,800 --> 00:06:27,950 Nothing else that ties the corpse to Jersey? 52 00:06:28,040 --> 00:06:30,429 No, his pockets were empty. 53 00:06:30,520 --> 00:06:33,432 Perhaps someone does not want him identified. 54 00:06:33,520 --> 00:06:36,751 Well, it makes our job more interesting. 55 00:06:36,840 --> 00:06:40,355 And, er... hiding the body in the silo shows imagination, eh? 56 00:06:40,440 --> 00:06:43,238 A bullet in the head isn't very imaginative, Maurice. 57 00:06:43,320 --> 00:06:47,108 I'll give you a copy of the doctor's report, Jim. 58 00:06:47,200 --> 00:06:50,397 Cause of death, a bullet entered the base of the skull 59 00:06:50,480 --> 00:06:53,836 and travelled downwards, severed the trachea. 60 00:06:53,920 --> 00:06:58,152 The angle eliminates any possibility of it being self-inflicted. 61 00:06:58,240 --> 00:07:01,312 Unimaginative and unartistic. 62 00:07:01,400 --> 00:07:05,313 No good for the memoirs either, is it? How about ballistics? 63 00:07:05,400 --> 00:07:08,437 The bullet was fired from a Smith and Wesson, 64 00:07:08,520 --> 00:07:12,308 we could match it up with the gun, if ever we found it. 65 00:07:19,880 --> 00:07:22,155 If he is from Jersey, I don't recognise him. 66 00:07:22,240 --> 00:07:24,834 Try him this way. 67 00:07:24,920 --> 00:07:26,478 Et voila. 68 00:07:27,680 --> 00:07:29,238 I'm sorry, not even bald. 69 00:07:29,320 --> 00:07:32,073 Well, the toupee is interesting all the same. 70 00:07:32,160 --> 00:07:34,355 Vanity or disguise? 71 00:07:36,080 --> 00:07:40,392 - His scalp is tanned. - So, a disguise. Why? 72 00:07:40,480 --> 00:07:43,597 In case someone here in Dinard recognised him? 73 00:07:43,680 --> 00:07:47,719 And notice this scar tissue up here around his left shoulder. 74 00:07:47,800 --> 00:07:50,519 Another bullet wound, an old one. 75 00:07:53,200 --> 00:07:58,228 There they are. Photographs of our unfortunate friend in the morgue. 76 00:07:58,320 --> 00:08:01,869 A little pale, perhaps they should have made him up. 77 00:08:01,960 --> 00:08:06,556 But not bad. We had them done with and without his coiffure, 78 00:08:06,640 --> 00:08:10,838 just in case he played the game of double identity on your island too. 79 00:08:10,920 --> 00:08:14,037 - You'll send his dental work across. - By tomorrow, I hope. 80 00:08:14,120 --> 00:08:16,315 (Car approaching) 81 00:08:16,400 --> 00:08:17,753 No, no thanks. 82 00:08:22,320 --> 00:08:25,073 - What are you looking at? - That's my ex-father-in-law. 83 00:08:28,640 --> 00:08:31,359 I don't mind telling you, it's a bit delicate for me and all. 84 00:08:31,440 --> 00:08:36,434 That's why I trust you, you can't afford a scandal. 85 00:08:37,680 --> 00:08:39,750 - You've got the papers? - Yeah, right here. 86 00:08:39,840 --> 00:08:43,879 - And that is your ex-mother-in-law? - No, no, I've never seen her before. 87 00:08:45,920 --> 00:08:47,876 Wonder what he's doing here? 88 00:08:47,960 --> 00:08:49,916 Perhaps he's having a naughty weekend. 89 00:08:51,040 --> 00:08:54,510 It's always good to have some dirt on your in-laws, no? 90 00:08:54,600 --> 00:08:57,433 Listen, Maurice, digging up dirt on Charlie Hungerford 91 00:08:57,520 --> 00:09:00,512 is as easy as finding garlic in your salad. 92 00:09:00,600 --> 00:09:02,556 Hang about a minute, will you? 93 00:09:03,720 --> 00:09:07,918 Now, I shall need your signature there and then down here... 94 00:09:08,000 --> 00:09:09,956 - (Phone rings ) - ..And your initials over there. 95 00:09:10,040 --> 00:09:13,271 - I'm going to get cramp. - (Chuckling) We'll soon be through. 96 00:09:19,240 --> 00:09:21,310 Hey, hang on a minute, we've got company. 97 00:09:25,160 --> 00:09:28,391 Ah, Jim, what the hell are you doing here? 98 00:09:28,480 --> 00:09:30,596 Working, Charlie. So are you, I see. 99 00:09:30,680 --> 00:09:34,753 Just attending to a few matters with my old friend. What brought you across? 100 00:09:34,840 --> 00:09:37,035 We'd like some help with this man. 101 00:09:38,240 --> 00:09:40,993 Have you ever seen him in Jersey? Either version. 102 00:09:41,080 --> 00:09:43,036 Oh, how horrible! 103 00:09:43,120 --> 00:09:46,078 - He's dead, isn't he? - Yes, he is, very. 104 00:09:46,160 --> 00:09:48,071 I can't say I recognise him, no. 105 00:09:48,160 --> 00:09:52,438 But I do. Last night at the casino, he was there. 106 00:09:52,520 --> 00:09:54,715 - Are you sure? - Oh, yes, I'm positive. 107 00:09:54,800 --> 00:09:57,758 Even though he wore dark glasses, and he had hair. 108 00:09:57,840 --> 00:10:01,594 - Well, I never noticed him. - I did, because he kept staring at me. 109 00:10:01,680 --> 00:10:04,956 I thought he might have been a thief after my necklace. 110 00:10:05,040 --> 00:10:08,510 There are some very strange people in the casinos, you know. 111 00:10:08,600 --> 00:10:10,477 Yes, I do. 112 00:10:10,560 --> 00:10:13,472 - But is it murder? - Afraid so, Charlie. 113 00:10:13,560 --> 00:10:16,358 Well, what you've told us could be of a great help, Mrs...? 114 00:10:16,440 --> 00:10:19,398 - Van Stratton. - Mrs Van Stratton, thank you very much. 115 00:10:19,480 --> 00:10:21,277 See you, Charlie. 116 00:10:22,800 --> 00:10:24,995 You should never have told him your name. 117 00:10:25,080 --> 00:10:27,275 Surely he is too young! 118 00:10:32,280 --> 00:10:34,191 - Excuse me. - C'est fermé. 119 00:10:34,280 --> 00:10:36,635 - I'd like to see the manager please. - C'est fermé. Closed. 120 00:10:44,840 --> 00:10:46,956 - Qui est-ce, Raoul?. - Je sais pas. 121 00:10:47,040 --> 00:10:48,996 - It's Sergeant Bergerac. - Oh. 122 00:10:49,080 --> 00:10:50,354 Jersey Police. 123 00:10:50,440 --> 00:10:53,273 René Duchesne, proprietor of the casino. 124 00:10:53,360 --> 00:10:55,590 - Lave la voiture, hein? - OK. 125 00:10:55,680 --> 00:10:59,355 - What can I do for you, Sergeant? - I've got some photographs. 126 00:10:59,440 --> 00:11:01,431 I'm working with Inspector Chazottes. 127 00:11:01,520 --> 00:11:05,559 A delightful experience for you. Someone breaking the currency laws? 128 00:11:10,600 --> 00:11:12,397 No, I don't know him. 129 00:11:12,480 --> 00:11:14,471 But he was here last night. 130 00:11:14,560 --> 00:11:16,516 I know someone who can testify to that. 131 00:11:16,600 --> 00:11:19,160 Yes, he's been here several times, Sergeant. 132 00:11:19,240 --> 00:11:21,834 I know the face, the man no. 133 00:11:22,720 --> 00:11:26,633 We screen most of our customers from a discreet distance. 134 00:11:26,720 --> 00:11:29,234 - He was the kind we could do without. - Why is that? 135 00:11:29,320 --> 00:11:31,197 Oh, not a real gambler. 136 00:11:31,280 --> 00:11:35,068 They come in, wear out the carpet, spend maybe 50 francs. Who needs them? 137 00:11:35,160 --> 00:11:38,072 And you have to make a living. 138 00:11:38,160 --> 00:11:40,116 I must pay my wages. 139 00:11:40,800 --> 00:11:44,713 - Did you see him last night? - Yes. 140 00:11:45,720 --> 00:11:49,554 On his own, as usual. Just watching, never playing. 141 00:11:49,640 --> 00:11:53,030 He left just after daylight. 142 00:11:53,120 --> 00:11:56,635 - Where did you find him? - Down on the farm. 143 00:11:59,280 --> 00:12:02,033 Here you are, hot off the press. 144 00:12:02,120 --> 00:12:04,315 Sketch is almost as good as the real thing. 145 00:12:04,400 --> 00:12:06,356 Pity they can't print the photographs. 146 00:12:06,440 --> 00:12:08,795 Well, it gives the readers too much of a turn. 147 00:12:08,880 --> 00:12:11,314 Well, if he is local that ought to get results. 148 00:12:11,400 --> 00:12:13,550 Any luck tracing those things? 149 00:12:13,640 --> 00:12:16,154 Well, we've got... parking permit. 150 00:12:16,240 --> 00:12:17,992 Those are ten a penny, aren't they? 151 00:12:18,080 --> 00:12:22,039 And the shirts... Well, this line was discontinued by the store four years ago. 152 00:12:22,120 --> 00:12:26,272 And as for the shoes, well, exactly the same type you've got on. 153 00:12:26,360 --> 00:12:28,954 - Same size too. - Thanks very much. 154 00:12:29,040 --> 00:12:32,316 Yes, but not everybody buys a wig, do they? 155 00:12:33,400 --> 00:12:37,393 - Who sells these over here? - Just about every unisex hairdresser. 156 00:12:37,480 --> 00:12:41,917 That's a day's work for you, Jim. But you'll make some lovely friends, won't you? 157 00:13:06,400 --> 00:13:08,595 - Is Mr Lucas in? - Yes, Mr Lawrence. 158 00:13:08,680 --> 00:13:10,716 - And Miss Libby. - She's with him, I think. 159 00:13:10,800 --> 00:13:14,349 I want to see them both, straightaway, please. 160 00:13:14,440 --> 00:13:16,396 Miss Libby? 161 00:13:18,480 --> 00:13:22,473 - You wanted to see us? - Yes. Close the door, please. 162 00:13:22,560 --> 00:13:24,198 What's so urgent? 163 00:13:24,280 --> 00:13:26,953 Has either of you seen the evening paper? 164 00:13:29,360 --> 00:13:31,635 - Good God! - What could have happened? 165 00:13:31,720 --> 00:13:36,077 Whatever happened, Lucas, he's dead, murdered. 166 00:13:36,160 --> 00:13:37,559 That's frightful! 167 00:13:37,640 --> 00:13:41,349 Yes, there is an even more frightful possibility. 168 00:13:44,040 --> 00:13:45,951 Don't be so stupid, Lawrence. 169 00:13:46,040 --> 00:13:48,873 Anyone know if Lionel has returned from France yet? 170 00:13:48,960 --> 00:13:51,190 Yes, he tied up at the marina half an hour ago, 171 00:13:51,280 --> 00:13:53,589 he phoned me to have a car pick him up. 172 00:13:53,680 --> 00:13:56,717 - How did he sound? - Perfectly normal. 173 00:13:56,800 --> 00:14:01,032 Yes, well, our dear brother manages to sound any way he likes. 174 00:14:01,120 --> 00:14:05,716 He has been pulling the wool over all our eyes for some considerable time now. 175 00:14:09,840 --> 00:14:12,274 - Good morning. - Good morning, sir. Can I help you? 176 00:14:12,360 --> 00:14:14,032 I hope so. 177 00:14:14,160 --> 00:14:16,879 I'm looking for someone to tell me about a wig. 178 00:14:19,600 --> 00:14:22,194 Ours is very a very confidential business. 179 00:14:22,280 --> 00:14:25,716 Oh, yes, yes, I can imagine. 180 00:14:25,800 --> 00:14:28,519 Well, let's see. 181 00:14:28,600 --> 00:14:30,909 I can put a face to it for you. 182 00:14:31,000 --> 00:14:33,753 Here you are, it's the name we want. 183 00:14:33,840 --> 00:14:35,717 How terrible. 184 00:14:35,840 --> 00:14:38,274 It's a murder case, Sorry if you're squeamish. 185 00:14:38,360 --> 00:14:40,828 Not about your stiff, Sergeant. 186 00:14:40,920 --> 00:14:43,878 I meant the wig, that's murder too. 187 00:14:43,960 --> 00:14:46,599 Totally wrong for the shape of the head. 188 00:14:46,680 --> 00:14:49,478 Hair should be sculptured, styled, 189 00:14:49,560 --> 00:14:52,028 to fit the natural contours of the face. 190 00:14:52,600 --> 00:14:56,479 - So, it's not one of yours. - This cheap rubbish? Never. 191 00:14:56,560 --> 00:14:58,949 I've seen carpets better woven than this rug. 192 00:14:59,040 --> 00:15:01,349 No, it's a pure off-the-peg job. 193 00:15:01,440 --> 00:15:03,874 Even the parting is on the wrong side. 194 00:15:05,400 --> 00:15:07,709 He had an extra parting at the back of his neck. 195 00:15:07,800 --> 00:15:09,358 We're trying to find out who he is. 196 00:15:09,440 --> 00:15:13,069 - Well, he could have lived out east for a bit. - How do you know that? 197 00:15:13,160 --> 00:15:15,390 The wig was bought in Hong Kong. 198 00:15:16,440 --> 00:15:19,273 - Well, can't you buy these here? - Not this kind. 199 00:15:19,360 --> 00:15:25,037 You can tell that by the lace and the Chinese hair, unmistakable. 200 00:15:37,520 --> 00:15:39,556 Henry, have you seen my brother Lionel?. 201 00:15:39,640 --> 00:15:41,756 He's down at the folly, sir. 202 00:16:48,560 --> 00:16:50,915 (Ringing sound) 203 00:17:03,320 --> 00:17:05,072 Lionel. 204 00:17:05,160 --> 00:17:06,912 Hmph? 205 00:17:07,760 --> 00:17:09,910 Hello, Lawrence. What time is it? 206 00:17:10,000 --> 00:17:12,833 Oh, Lord, I'm late. 207 00:17:12,920 --> 00:17:14,751 I should be out to dinner. 208 00:17:14,840 --> 00:17:16,990 - Are you all right? - Yes. 209 00:17:17,760 --> 00:17:20,911 Been out gambling all night, have you? 210 00:17:21,000 --> 00:17:24,754 - The past two nights. - How did it go? Luck run your way? 211 00:17:24,840 --> 00:17:28,594 Lawrence, why all this sudden brotherly interest in my welfare? 212 00:17:28,680 --> 00:17:30,989 Haven't seen you for a few days, that's all. 213 00:17:31,080 --> 00:17:32,832 For a few weeks. 214 00:17:32,920 --> 00:17:35,912 But some of us do have to work for a living. 215 00:17:36,000 --> 00:17:37,877 If you say so. 216 00:17:37,960 --> 00:17:41,999 You know, I really do think it's time you did your share again, Lionel. 217 00:17:42,080 --> 00:17:44,799 Give my love to the family. 218 00:17:44,880 --> 00:17:46,757 Right. 219 00:17:46,840 --> 00:17:50,628 Well, glad to see you're back safe and sound from France. 220 00:18:05,120 --> 00:18:07,588 - Brandy for you, on the house. - Thank you very much. 221 00:18:07,680 --> 00:18:10,672 - And the mints are for you, Jim. - Well, thanks, Lil. 222 00:18:10,800 --> 00:18:12,552 Surprised to see you in. 223 00:18:12,640 --> 00:18:15,632 You were seen going to France this morning. 224 00:18:15,720 --> 00:18:19,030 I'm surprised this Island needs a professional police force. 225 00:18:19,120 --> 00:18:22,396 Is it the story in the paper of the man who was found dead near Dinard? 226 00:18:22,480 --> 00:18:23,993 Yeah, it is. 227 00:18:24,080 --> 00:18:25,752 Not one of your regulars by any chance, is he? 228 00:18:25,840 --> 00:18:29,037 Nobody I know, nor do we scalp our customers, Jim. 229 00:18:29,120 --> 00:18:31,350 - Was he in disguise? - No idea. 230 00:18:31,440 --> 00:18:35,274 I'll tell you who I did see in Dinard who would have liked to have been in disguise - 231 00:18:35,360 --> 00:18:36,588 Charlie Hungerford. 232 00:18:36,680 --> 00:18:38,875 - What was he doing there? - Casino, I'll bet. 233 00:18:38,960 --> 00:18:42,396 Oh, wish I'd been there. I've worked out a brilliant new system. 234 00:18:42,480 --> 00:18:44,471 No, he wasn't just after the roulette, 235 00:18:44,560 --> 00:18:46,915 he was working out one of his deals, you know? 236 00:18:47,000 --> 00:18:49,719 - How do you know? - He had that kind of cornered look 237 00:18:49,800 --> 00:18:51,392 he always gets when he's caught out. 238 00:18:51,480 --> 00:18:55,473 He was chatting up this old bird from Monte Carlo, a Mrs Van Stratton. 239 00:18:55,560 --> 00:18:57,869 - Naomi Van Stratton? - Yeah that's right. 240 00:18:57,960 --> 00:19:00,428 - Do you know her? - She was once a Jersey resident. 241 00:19:01,240 --> 00:19:03,913 - She didn't mention that. - Well, she wouldn't, not to you. 242 00:19:04,000 --> 00:19:05,672 Why not? 243 00:19:05,760 --> 00:19:08,957 She was tried for the murder of her husband in the early '50s. 244 00:19:09,040 --> 00:19:11,190 She got off. 245 00:19:11,280 --> 00:19:13,589 What else do you remember? 246 00:19:13,680 --> 00:19:15,398 Max Van Stratton was a millionaire. 247 00:19:15,480 --> 00:19:19,189 I think he owned several companies connected with the building trade. 248 00:19:19,280 --> 00:19:21,953 One night, after a party there at their house, 249 00:19:22,040 --> 00:19:25,157 he was found dead, shot. 250 00:19:25,240 --> 00:19:28,232 She said it was an accident, thought he was a burglar. 251 00:19:28,320 --> 00:19:31,073 Rumour was she'd found out he was having an affair with his secretary 252 00:19:31,160 --> 00:19:33,230 and blew his brains out. 253 00:19:33,320 --> 00:19:35,754 Charming. But how did she get off? 254 00:19:35,840 --> 00:19:38,354 Her counsel, Louis Carteret, pleaded self-defence, 255 00:19:38,440 --> 00:19:40,476 and the jury found her not guilty. 256 00:19:40,560 --> 00:19:43,393 After that she sold up and went to the south of France. 257 00:19:43,480 --> 00:19:45,789 Still owning the companies? 258 00:19:45,880 --> 00:19:48,155 (Jim ) But she could now want to sell, right? 259 00:19:52,360 --> 00:19:54,476 I'm off now, Eduardo. See you tomorrow. 260 00:19:54,560 --> 00:19:56,596 - OK, Mrs Moberley. - Mind if I take the paper? 261 00:19:56,680 --> 00:19:58,318 No, no, please. 262 00:20:04,520 --> 00:20:07,034 ( d Pop music playing) 263 00:22:33,160 --> 00:22:35,515 (Screaming) 264 00:22:38,440 --> 00:22:42,513 You may have to go to France to identify the body, Mrs Moberley. 265 00:22:42,600 --> 00:22:44,591 His good-luck charm, 266 00:22:44,680 --> 00:22:46,750 must have forgotten to take it with him. 267 00:22:48,560 --> 00:22:52,189 What's this all about? Why would anyone kill Jack? 268 00:22:52,280 --> 00:22:54,669 No idea, Mrs Moberley. 269 00:22:54,760 --> 00:22:57,320 Now you said you disturbed someone searching about in here last night? 270 00:22:57,400 --> 00:23:00,119 Yes, I knew where he kept the key, so I let myself in. 271 00:23:00,200 --> 00:23:02,919 There was no one here, just this mess. 272 00:23:03,000 --> 00:23:05,150 Suddenly some guy jumped out at me. 273 00:23:05,240 --> 00:23:07,071 You couldn't see who it was? 274 00:23:07,160 --> 00:23:10,232 No, just a bloke. I was terrified. 275 00:23:10,320 --> 00:23:13,198 Let's take it step by step, shall we, Mrs Moberley? 276 00:23:13,280 --> 00:23:15,669 Now, you say you haven't seen your ex-husband for some time, 277 00:23:15,760 --> 00:23:18,479 and therefore you wouldn't know what he was doing in Dinard. 278 00:23:18,560 --> 00:23:20,596 Well, I would expect it was to do with his job. 279 00:23:20,680 --> 00:23:23,240 - What job? - He was a private detective. 280 00:23:23,320 --> 00:23:24,799 Not like you people. 281 00:23:24,880 --> 00:23:28,668 You know, divorce, debts, serving writs, that sort of thing. 282 00:23:28,760 --> 00:23:30,830 How long had he been in business? 283 00:23:30,920 --> 00:23:34,469 Couple of years, since we came back from Hong Kong. 284 00:23:34,560 --> 00:23:37,313 - What was he doing there? - He was in the police. 285 00:23:37,400 --> 00:23:41,996 He got shot in a drug raid and was partially paralysed, so they pensioned him off. 286 00:23:42,080 --> 00:23:44,674 He got security work, for hotels, at first, 287 00:23:44,760 --> 00:23:47,752 and then decided to set up on his own. 288 00:23:47,840 --> 00:23:50,035 That's when we split up. 289 00:23:50,120 --> 00:23:53,032 And you've no idea what this break-in was about? 290 00:23:53,120 --> 00:23:55,998 No. Do you mind if I go now? 291 00:23:56,080 --> 00:23:59,993 I've had very little sleep, and I have to work again tomorrow. 292 00:24:00,080 --> 00:24:02,594 Of course. We'll, er, be in touch. 293 00:24:02,680 --> 00:24:04,875 Oh, there is just one thing, Mrs Moberley, please. 294 00:24:04,960 --> 00:24:07,872 The wig he had on, did he wear that a lot? 295 00:24:07,960 --> 00:24:11,191 He used to wear that on some cases in Hong Kong. 296 00:24:11,280 --> 00:24:13,510 You lot don't wear disguises, do you? 297 00:24:13,600 --> 00:24:17,479 - Not so far. - Thank you, Mrs Moberley. 298 00:24:54,200 --> 00:24:57,510 Hey, Barney, have a look at this. 299 00:24:58,760 --> 00:25:01,069 - What's that? - It's a cheque for 600 quid, 300 00:25:01,160 --> 00:25:04,675 - made out for the end of the month, though. - Money he was owed? 301 00:25:04,760 --> 00:25:07,399 Money for an assignment, making sure he did the job first. 302 00:25:07,480 --> 00:25:11,553 The poor guy must have thought he was near the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. 303 00:25:11,640 --> 00:25:13,312 Oh, that's very poetic. 304 00:25:13,440 --> 00:25:16,750 No, I mean it, I think it's bloody sad. 305 00:25:16,840 --> 00:25:20,515 Hey! LG Carteret. That was the name of the lawyer 306 00:25:20,600 --> 00:25:24,479 - in the Van Stratton's murder trial. - What's that old chestnut got to do with it? 307 00:25:24,560 --> 00:25:26,994 Mrs Van Stratton was playing roulette with Charlie in Dinard, 308 00:25:27,080 --> 00:25:29,116 - probably working out some deal too. - Was she? 309 00:25:29,200 --> 00:25:33,193 Yeah, and the name of her lawyer, at the trial, was Louis Carteret. 310 00:25:33,280 --> 00:25:36,033 That's quite right. Sir Louis died some years ago. 311 00:25:36,120 --> 00:25:37,633 But it's a family firm. 312 00:25:37,720 --> 00:25:39,790 And lawyers hire private eyes, don't they? 313 00:25:57,760 --> 00:26:01,150 So, the fish is swimming towards the net, huh? 314 00:26:01,240 --> 00:26:03,549 How would you know? 315 00:26:03,640 --> 00:26:06,518 You pay me, you get to keep what you have. 316 00:26:06,600 --> 00:26:09,910 Otherwise, the château would make a fine casino. 317 00:26:12,080 --> 00:26:13,752 You'll never get it. 318 00:26:13,840 --> 00:26:15,990 Then you must do what is necessary. 319 00:26:22,520 --> 00:26:24,875 (Doorbell ringing) 320 00:26:35,600 --> 00:26:37,955 ( d 1920s music playing, faint) 321 00:26:56,280 --> 00:26:58,236 ( d 1920s music blaring) 322 00:27:06,160 --> 00:27:07,718 (Jim ) Hello? 323 00:27:09,160 --> 00:27:11,116 Excuse me! 324 00:27:12,640 --> 00:27:16,349 - Yes, can I help you? - I'm looking for a Mr Carteret. 325 00:27:16,440 --> 00:27:18,795 - I'm Carteret. - Mr L Carteret? 326 00:27:18,880 --> 00:27:21,519 - Yes, Lionel. - May I have a word, please? 327 00:27:21,600 --> 00:27:23,750 Sergeant Bergerac, Bureau des Étrangers. 328 00:27:23,840 --> 00:27:27,879 Oh, erm, go into the house, I'll come down. 329 00:27:31,400 --> 00:27:33,152 (Music off) 330 00:27:37,440 --> 00:27:39,396 That's a lovely old roadster you're driving. 331 00:27:39,480 --> 00:27:42,392 I've got a soft spot for that model, it was my very first car. 332 00:27:42,480 --> 00:27:44,994 - You don't want to sell it, do you? - No, not at the moment. 333 00:27:45,080 --> 00:27:47,469 - Pity. Come on in. - Thanks very much. 334 00:27:52,800 --> 00:27:54,631 Living with the builders, are you? 335 00:27:54,720 --> 00:27:56,836 Not exactly, I'm doing it all myself. 336 00:27:56,920 --> 00:27:58,433 What, single-handed? 337 00:27:58,520 --> 00:28:01,796 Yes, daft, isn't it? But I enjoy it. 338 00:28:01,880 --> 00:28:03,711 What was it you wanted to see me about? 339 00:28:03,800 --> 00:28:07,679 You signed a cheque to a man called Moberley? 340 00:28:07,760 --> 00:28:10,957 Moberley... Never heard of him. 341 00:28:13,240 --> 00:28:17,438 Ah, no, it's my brother you want, Lawrence Granville Carteret. 342 00:28:17,520 --> 00:28:20,512 It happens all the time, it was one of my father's foibles. 343 00:28:20,600 --> 00:28:22,556 He believed the initial L was lucky for him. 344 00:28:22,640 --> 00:28:27,191 He was Louis, so he called us Lionel, Lawrence, Lucas and Libby. 345 00:28:28,120 --> 00:28:31,999 Well, the bank gave me the manor house as an address. 346 00:28:32,080 --> 00:28:34,355 - Nobody at home? - Doesn't appear to be. 347 00:28:34,480 --> 00:28:36,789 You'll find him in his office, La Motte Street. 348 00:28:41,440 --> 00:28:43,795 That is my cheque, yes. 349 00:28:43,880 --> 00:28:46,235 You paid that cheque to a Mr Jack Moberley 350 00:28:46,320 --> 00:28:49,392 for his services as a private inquiry agent, right? 351 00:28:49,480 --> 00:28:53,758 Yes. Well, he has worked for this firm from time to time. 352 00:28:53,840 --> 00:28:56,752 - And now he's dead. - Yes, I had noticed. 353 00:28:56,840 --> 00:29:00,037 Oh, you'd noticed, had you? Is that all?. 354 00:29:01,320 --> 00:29:05,029 We were very perturbed to read about Mr Moberley, naturally. 355 00:29:05,120 --> 00:29:08,351 So perturbed, you sent someone around to break into his office? 356 00:29:08,440 --> 00:29:10,556 That's a very serious allegation, Sergeant. 357 00:29:10,640 --> 00:29:13,632 It makes no difference when a murder inquiry leads right to your doorstep. 358 00:29:13,720 --> 00:29:16,075 Oh, does it not? 359 00:29:18,080 --> 00:29:21,470 Can we leave out the legal lancework, Mr Carteret. 360 00:29:22,800 --> 00:29:26,952 You hired Moberley to go to France at the same time as Charlie Hungerford was over there, 361 00:29:27,040 --> 00:29:31,158 seeing a client of yours, a Naomi Van Stratton. 362 00:29:32,600 --> 00:29:35,558 Mrs Van Stratton is a client, yes. 363 00:29:37,440 --> 00:29:40,830 I'm quite sure, Sergeant, that Moberley's death had nothing whatsoever 364 00:29:40,920 --> 00:29:44,356 to do with Mr Hungerford's negotiations with Mrs Van Stratton. 365 00:29:46,280 --> 00:29:50,114 Send in Miss Libby and Mr Lucas at once, please. 366 00:29:50,200 --> 00:29:52,634 What was Moberley doing? 367 00:29:53,760 --> 00:29:57,389 He was paid to deal with something completely different. 368 00:29:59,320 --> 00:30:02,676 I think it's time we cleared this matter up, however distasteful. 369 00:30:03,480 --> 00:30:06,597 This is my sister Libby, my brother Lucas, this is Sergeant Bergerac. 370 00:30:06,680 --> 00:30:09,399 - Hello. - Since this is a highly personal matter, 371 00:30:09,480 --> 00:30:12,711 I really think we should discuss it at the house. 372 00:30:15,240 --> 00:30:20,109 Our brother Lionel has become somewhat... eccentric recently. 373 00:30:20,200 --> 00:30:22,111 Quite apart from everything else, 374 00:30:22,200 --> 00:30:26,318 he spends most of his time in the casino gambling. 375 00:30:26,400 --> 00:30:28,960 - So he likes a flutter. - He's completely reckless. 376 00:30:29,040 --> 00:30:30,678 The more he loses, the more he enjoys it. 377 00:30:30,760 --> 00:30:35,151 To make matters worse, he's a senior member of the Carteret firm. 378 00:30:35,240 --> 00:30:39,472 As the eldest son, he inherited this manor house when our father died. 379 00:30:39,560 --> 00:30:44,190 Even so, he chooses to live in that ridiculous folly down the hill. 380 00:30:44,280 --> 00:30:49,638 We tried to buy him out... completely, but he refused. 381 00:30:50,280 --> 00:30:54,671 A little while ago we heard rumours that he had some other interest over there in France, 382 00:30:54,760 --> 00:30:57,638 apart from visiting the casino. 383 00:30:57,720 --> 00:30:59,438 A woman. 384 00:30:59,520 --> 00:31:01,636 And you hired Moberley to find out who she was. 385 00:31:01,720 --> 00:31:04,678 Someone like Lionel is a prime target for a fortune-hunter. 386 00:31:04,760 --> 00:31:09,470 It's happened before, we had to buy that particular woman off. 387 00:31:09,560 --> 00:31:14,759 The private investigator was hired to find out exactly how far his new infatuation had gone. 388 00:31:14,840 --> 00:31:17,070 But Moberley turned into a murder victim, 389 00:31:17,160 --> 00:31:20,675 and you think Brother Lionel might have killed him, right? Is that right? 390 00:31:20,760 --> 00:31:22,910 Is that why you wanted the cheque back? 391 00:31:25,280 --> 00:31:27,430 Even if he had discovered about Moberley, 392 00:31:27,560 --> 00:31:30,233 none of us believe our brother capable of murder. 393 00:31:30,320 --> 00:31:33,835 We think it must have been this French woman, or someone who did it for her. 394 00:31:33,920 --> 00:31:36,992 You do see the embarrassing situation in which we find ourselves? 395 00:31:37,080 --> 00:31:38,752 Oh, yes, I do. 396 00:31:38,840 --> 00:31:42,719 And the good name of Carteret must be preserved. 397 00:31:42,800 --> 00:31:45,712 Wonder what brother Lionel is gonna to say to all this. 398 00:31:45,800 --> 00:31:49,429 He won't be there now, he went back to France this morning. 399 00:31:54,720 --> 00:31:56,836 Right now Janet will be explaining to my clients 400 00:31:56,920 --> 00:32:00,390 I've been called away on an urgent business meeting. 401 00:32:00,480 --> 00:32:01,833 I feel quite guilty. 402 00:32:01,920 --> 00:32:04,036 Well, it is business, isn't it? Financial business. 403 00:32:04,120 --> 00:32:06,395 In a casino? Oh, come on. 404 00:32:06,480 --> 00:32:10,712 Well, you can try out that system of yours, if you let me in on it. 405 00:32:12,440 --> 00:32:13,953 I know Lionel Carteret. 406 00:32:14,040 --> 00:32:17,555 He used to moor his cruiser at the same harbour as me. 407 00:32:17,640 --> 00:32:19,995 He's absolutely loaded, isn't he? 408 00:32:20,080 --> 00:32:22,799 - Good catch, is he? - Oh, yes. 409 00:32:24,080 --> 00:32:27,390 Not my type. Very attractive. 410 00:32:27,480 --> 00:32:29,994 My partner says the rest of his family are a bit grim, though. 411 00:32:30,080 --> 00:32:32,992 Your partner is dead right, a grisly lot they are. 412 00:32:33,080 --> 00:32:37,710 - Do you fancy a drink? - Mm, a glass of champagne? 413 00:32:42,760 --> 00:32:45,797 - May I get you another one, Charlie? - Are you following me? 414 00:32:45,880 --> 00:32:48,269 Now, would I do a thing like that? 415 00:32:48,360 --> 00:32:52,194 Just stick to police business, will you, Sergeant? Keep your nose out of mine. 416 00:32:52,280 --> 00:32:55,192 You doing a good turn for Mrs Van Stratton, are you? 417 00:32:55,280 --> 00:32:58,556 Listen, Jim, she just wants me to take over one or two of her companies 418 00:32:58,640 --> 00:33:01,359 because she needs the money, and that's all there is to it. 419 00:33:01,440 --> 00:33:04,398 - Sure. - I'm just doing her a favour, that's all. 420 00:33:04,480 --> 00:33:07,517 Oh you're a real Samaritan, aren't you, Charlie? 421 00:33:25,640 --> 00:33:27,358 There he is. 422 00:33:27,440 --> 00:33:31,035 - Are you going to question him now? - No, I'll wait until Chazottes gets here. 423 00:33:31,120 --> 00:33:33,793 We've got to find out who his French girlfriend is. 424 00:33:33,880 --> 00:33:37,589 Seems to be on his own. Unlike Charlie. 425 00:33:58,200 --> 00:34:00,475 (Man ) Mesdames et messieurs, faites vos jeux. 426 00:34:02,880 --> 00:34:04,996 (Quiet chatter, indistinct) 427 00:34:09,920 --> 00:34:11,876 Les jeux sont faits. 428 00:34:23,000 --> 00:34:26,515 You think he's the man who shot your private detective? 429 00:34:28,120 --> 00:34:30,634 (Man ) Rien ne va plus. 430 00:34:35,000 --> 00:34:38,310 Vingt-cinq rouge, impair et passe. 431 00:34:41,560 --> 00:34:45,314 - Very nice too. - Oh, hello, Lionel. 432 00:34:45,400 --> 00:34:48,437 - Fancy seeing you here. - Yes, fancy. 433 00:34:49,360 --> 00:34:51,828 (Chazottes ) He is very rich, this Jersey lawyer? 434 00:34:51,920 --> 00:34:55,879 Aren't they all?. He's rich enough to retire at 40. 435 00:34:55,960 --> 00:34:59,236 Rich enough for a woman to pull the trigger for? 436 00:34:59,360 --> 00:35:01,555 If she thought she might loose him? 437 00:35:01,640 --> 00:35:03,312 Maybe. 438 00:35:03,400 --> 00:35:06,278 Ah, there. Voila. 439 00:35:18,320 --> 00:35:20,550 Well, there's nothing much here, Maurice. 440 00:35:20,640 --> 00:35:24,076 A few lottery tickets, registration documents, 441 00:35:24,160 --> 00:35:27,755 maps, nothing of any importance. 442 00:35:27,840 --> 00:35:29,876 You think these are a present for someone? 443 00:35:29,960 --> 00:35:32,918 Ah, Jersey carnations. Specially bred. 444 00:35:34,000 --> 00:35:36,992 (Man over radio ) IL vient d'arriver. 445 00:35:37,080 --> 00:35:39,514 Bon, merci. Quick, he's coming now. 446 00:37:18,400 --> 00:37:20,152 Over there. 447 00:37:29,520 --> 00:37:32,398 Château Fougeres. One of our stately homes, 448 00:37:32,480 --> 00:37:34,436 or rather, hotels. 449 00:37:34,520 --> 00:37:35,589 Hotel?. 450 00:37:35,680 --> 00:37:39,275 We have a network of them all over France, old-fashioned elegance. 451 00:37:39,360 --> 00:37:44,434 At a price, and a titled host, or in this case, hostess. 452 00:37:44,520 --> 00:37:46,272 Madame la Comtesse de Fougeres. 453 00:37:46,360 --> 00:37:49,158 - She a widow? - How'd you guess? 454 00:37:49,240 --> 00:37:51,390 Is she good-looking? 455 00:37:51,480 --> 00:37:54,472 Well, she makes other women look like, ah, doughnuts? 456 00:37:56,320 --> 00:37:58,993 Ah, voila, there she is. 457 00:38:00,320 --> 00:38:02,675 - In France, you kiss everyone like that? - Bien sur. 458 00:38:02,760 --> 00:38:07,595 Except we don't hold hands like that, especially with a comtesse. 459 00:38:14,160 --> 00:38:17,277 - There you are. - Oh, thank you. 460 00:38:17,960 --> 00:38:19,916 - They're beautiful. - Your favourites. 461 00:38:20,000 --> 00:38:23,436 I'm so happy to see you, and so soon. 462 00:38:27,880 --> 00:38:29,836 (Chazottes ) Come. 463 00:38:32,320 --> 00:38:35,756 You are not going to go rushing off to the casino? 464 00:38:35,840 --> 00:38:37,512 Probably. 465 00:38:37,600 --> 00:38:41,036 You put gambling first, before me. 466 00:38:41,680 --> 00:38:44,240 Why don't you come over with me, later. 467 00:38:44,320 --> 00:38:47,835 - You know I don't like casinos. - We met there. 468 00:38:47,920 --> 00:38:52,357 Only by accident, and besides I'm too busy 469 00:38:52,440 --> 00:38:54,556 making ends meet here. 470 00:38:54,640 --> 00:38:58,997 But if the gambling brings you to me, so be it. 471 00:39:00,440 --> 00:39:02,635 Well, it's not just the gambling. 472 00:39:08,680 --> 00:39:10,079 This is crazy! 473 00:39:10,160 --> 00:39:13,869 Here we are, no luggage, and what's more important no passports. 474 00:39:13,960 --> 00:39:16,633 Courtesy of Inspector Chazottes, temporary passport, 475 00:39:16,760 --> 00:39:21,550 in the name of Mr and Mrs - or Monsieur and Madame, if you prefer - Smith. 476 00:39:22,600 --> 00:39:24,556 How original. 477 00:39:27,000 --> 00:39:29,116 Welcome to the Château Fougeres. 478 00:39:29,200 --> 00:39:32,431 You phoned just at the right time, we had a cancellation. 479 00:39:32,520 --> 00:39:34,670 Hey, you look even better than the brochure. 480 00:39:34,760 --> 00:39:38,230 - Oh, do you have any baggage? - No, we don't. 481 00:39:38,320 --> 00:39:40,675 Well, if you'd just like to sign the book, Mr Smith? 482 00:39:40,760 --> 00:39:43,115 Oh, yeah, thank you. 483 00:39:47,920 --> 00:39:50,957 Thank you, Mr Smith. You have your passports? 484 00:39:51,040 --> 00:39:52,996 I've got a temporary form, is that all right? 485 00:39:53,080 --> 00:39:55,116 Yes, of course. 486 00:39:55,200 --> 00:39:57,953 I'll take care of it. Will you be having dinner? 487 00:39:58,040 --> 00:40:01,350 Er, could we have it in our room, is that possible? 488 00:40:01,440 --> 00:40:04,079 Yes, if you like. 489 00:40:04,800 --> 00:40:07,951 André will show you to your room. 490 00:40:18,160 --> 00:40:21,311 You look awfully guilty for a married man, Mr Smith. 491 00:40:21,400 --> 00:40:24,836 Married men sometimes have reason to look guilty. 492 00:40:24,920 --> 00:40:28,469 - Supper in the room all right for you, is it? - Why, what are going to be doing? 493 00:40:28,560 --> 00:40:32,348 - I'm going to be busy. - Yes, well you'd better be, Sergeant. 494 00:40:32,440 --> 00:40:34,556 You got me over here for an afternoon at the casino, 495 00:40:34,680 --> 00:40:37,911 and here I am ending up as Mrs Smith for the night. 496 00:40:38,000 --> 00:40:40,594 - Well, it's cosier. - Very. 497 00:40:43,120 --> 00:40:45,270 But you're on the couch. 498 00:40:45,360 --> 00:40:48,079 Well, that's bad for my leg, that is. 499 00:40:48,160 --> 00:40:50,355 You can suffer in the course of duty, can't you? 500 00:40:50,440 --> 00:40:52,510 Thanks a bunch. 501 00:40:52,600 --> 00:40:54,636 I'm going down to look at the register. 502 00:40:54,720 --> 00:40:56,392 - Why? - I want to see if Moberley stayed here 503 00:40:56,480 --> 00:40:58,516 when he was following Lionel Carteret. 504 00:41:01,520 --> 00:41:03,715 I hope he wasn't murdered in this room. 505 00:41:06,200 --> 00:41:07,872 (Lionel laughing) 506 00:41:07,960 --> 00:41:10,554 There's no problem at all. If he hasn't moved by breakfast. 507 00:41:10,640 --> 00:41:13,074 - I should send for an ambulance. - (Both laugh) 508 00:41:38,240 --> 00:41:40,390 Qu'est-ce que vous faites, monsieur? 509 00:41:40,480 --> 00:41:44,359 Er, nothing. Er, rien, je... Rien, je cherchais... 510 00:42:22,800 --> 00:42:24,358 Stop looking so worried. 511 00:42:24,440 --> 00:42:26,396 I didn't know if you had the money, for heaven's sake. 512 00:43:10,120 --> 00:43:12,111 Some doughnut, eh? 513 00:43:12,200 --> 00:43:13,758 What? 514 00:43:13,840 --> 00:43:16,400 I said, some doughnut. 515 00:43:16,480 --> 00:43:20,359 - What do you mean? - She's very attractive. 516 00:43:21,920 --> 00:43:26,118 Mm, no wonder Lionel's fallen for her. 517 00:43:26,200 --> 00:43:30,512 Yeah, bet he doesn't have to sleep on a couch. 518 00:43:33,240 --> 00:43:35,993 - Jim? - What? 519 00:43:37,160 --> 00:43:40,948 This is an awful waste of a four-poster. 520 00:43:47,600 --> 00:43:50,558 Ah, I thought you deserted me. 521 00:43:50,960 --> 00:43:54,111 - I've only been gone ten minutes. - Is that all?. 522 00:43:57,360 --> 00:44:00,670 - I wish you'd stay longer. - I can't. 523 00:44:00,760 --> 00:44:02,671 I have a meeting later today with my surveyor. 524 00:44:02,760 --> 00:44:05,718 - To do with the building works? - Mmm. 525 00:44:05,800 --> 00:44:08,109 I wish I could see this house of yours. 526 00:44:08,200 --> 00:44:10,634 You will, soon. 527 00:44:10,720 --> 00:44:12,915 - Do you mean it? - Yes, of course. 528 00:44:15,120 --> 00:44:19,238 Now, what are they doing here? Together. 529 00:44:20,760 --> 00:44:24,514 You know them? Mr and Mrs Smith. 530 00:44:24,600 --> 00:44:26,272 Smith? 531 00:44:26,360 --> 00:44:28,715 (Laughs ) 532 00:44:28,800 --> 00:44:30,677 Well, why not? 533 00:44:30,760 --> 00:44:32,751 Actually his name is Bergerac. 534 00:44:32,840 --> 00:44:35,593 Sergeant Bergerac of the Jersey police. 535 00:44:37,160 --> 00:44:39,310 You are Sergeant Bergerac? 536 00:44:39,400 --> 00:44:41,311 Yeah, that's right. 537 00:44:41,400 --> 00:44:44,597 The porter saw you look through my guestbook last night, 538 00:44:44,680 --> 00:44:47,478 which you opened the drawer to find. 539 00:44:47,560 --> 00:44:49,232 Yeah, that's also right. 540 00:44:49,320 --> 00:44:52,357 Just, what are you doing here, Sergeant? 541 00:44:52,440 --> 00:44:54,590 Lionel Carteret, still around, is he? 542 00:44:54,720 --> 00:44:57,029 No, he's gone. 543 00:44:58,280 --> 00:45:03,479 - Why? Did you follow him here? - Yes, like Moberley, who's been murdered. 544 00:45:03,560 --> 00:45:06,711 Murder? What are you talking about? 545 00:45:06,800 --> 00:45:08,153 (Knocking) 546 00:45:08,240 --> 00:45:09,593 Un moment. 547 00:45:09,680 --> 00:45:13,389 Could we discuss this somewhere where we won't be disturbed? 548 00:45:13,480 --> 00:45:16,358 I don't have to answer the questions of a foreign policeman. 549 00:45:16,440 --> 00:45:20,035 No, but Inspector Chazottes will want to speak to you anyway. 550 00:45:20,120 --> 00:45:21,678 Who told you I had no money? 551 00:45:21,760 --> 00:45:25,799 That was just an assumption by the rest of the Carteret clan. And it's true, isn't it? 552 00:45:25,880 --> 00:45:29,236 - It's none of your business. - And you turn out to own a château. 553 00:45:31,200 --> 00:45:36,479 I may own a château, but the casino owns my late husband's IOU's. 554 00:45:36,560 --> 00:45:38,790 Who do you mean? Duchesne? 555 00:45:38,880 --> 00:45:42,714 My husband gambled everything away. 556 00:45:42,800 --> 00:45:48,079 He was unable to pay his debts, so he was obliged to give his IOU for the château. 557 00:45:49,000 --> 00:45:50,991 One million francs. 558 00:45:51,080 --> 00:45:53,913 The château has been in the family for 300 years. 559 00:45:54,000 --> 00:45:57,436 - And no casino is going to take it from you? - He can't. 560 00:45:57,520 --> 00:45:59,238 For the time being at least. 561 00:45:59,320 --> 00:46:02,756 We do have certain tenants' rights, you know, just like you English. 562 00:46:02,840 --> 00:46:05,673 Yet, in the end, he can legally claim it from you, can't he? 563 00:46:05,760 --> 00:46:09,070 Unless, of course, you marry Lionel Carteret, and get rich. 564 00:46:10,800 --> 00:46:14,509 You have a very nasty mind, Sergeant. 565 00:46:14,600 --> 00:46:16,750 Who introduced you? Duchesne? 566 00:46:19,200 --> 00:46:21,555 It doesn't matter. 567 00:46:23,120 --> 00:46:25,554 Who was this man who was murdered? 568 00:46:25,640 --> 00:46:29,792 Little soft-shoe shuffler, a private eye from Jersey. 569 00:46:29,880 --> 00:46:32,440 The Carterets hired him to find out all about you. 570 00:46:32,520 --> 00:46:34,511 I don't believe it. 571 00:46:34,600 --> 00:46:38,070 They reckon you'd do anything, to get hold of a rich man like Lionel. 572 00:46:38,160 --> 00:46:43,109 Including getting rid of anyone who might spoil your chances. 573 00:46:43,200 --> 00:46:45,156 Please leave this house. 574 00:46:46,120 --> 00:46:49,590 Take your suspicions and your girlfriend with you. 575 00:46:51,160 --> 00:46:55,472 So you spent the night together in a real French château, eh? 576 00:46:58,240 --> 00:47:00,629 Very romantic. 577 00:47:00,720 --> 00:47:04,679 Miss Bellshade was there, to give me the cover I needed. 578 00:47:04,760 --> 00:47:07,115 Until you were unmasked, eh? 579 00:47:08,040 --> 00:47:10,838 Well, the Comtesse fits the fortune-seeker image, 580 00:47:10,920 --> 00:47:13,229 but she denied she knew Moberley, or anything about his death. 581 00:47:13,320 --> 00:47:17,313 Does she? We'll see about that. I've sent two men to bring her in for questioning. 582 00:47:17,400 --> 00:47:19,755 (Phone ) 583 00:47:20,200 --> 00:47:22,316 Allô. Chazottes. Oui. 584 00:47:23,240 --> 00:47:24,832 Quand? 585 00:47:24,920 --> 00:47:26,876 Quand sont-ils partis? 586 00:47:28,160 --> 00:47:31,709 I think the ball is in your court, Sergeant. 587 00:47:31,800 --> 00:47:35,918 Madame La Comtesse was seen leaving with Mr Carteret on his boat. 588 00:47:46,960 --> 00:47:48,393 You all right? 589 00:47:48,480 --> 00:47:50,869 Chéri, you believe me, don't you? 590 00:47:50,960 --> 00:47:53,349 That you love me? Yes. 591 00:47:53,440 --> 00:47:55,874 Money or no money? 592 00:47:55,960 --> 00:47:58,474 You don't have to tell me that. 593 00:47:58,560 --> 00:48:01,472 - Are you sure you want to face them? - Yes. 594 00:48:08,920 --> 00:48:11,309 - Hello, Jim. - Shh. 595 00:48:19,640 --> 00:48:21,835 Good, they're here. 596 00:48:45,920 --> 00:48:48,354 - Tu sais ce qu'il faut faire. - Oui, chef. 597 00:48:48,440 --> 00:48:50,670 Bon. Va-t'en. 598 00:48:54,200 --> 00:48:57,158 I am sorry it had to be behind your back, Lionel. 599 00:48:57,240 --> 00:49:01,119 But I do assure you, it was entirely for your own good. 600 00:49:01,200 --> 00:49:02,838 How very thoughtful. 601 00:49:02,920 --> 00:49:05,559 We were worried about you. 602 00:49:05,640 --> 00:49:07,358 Yes, of course you were. 603 00:49:08,200 --> 00:49:10,668 Couldn't we have a private discussion? 604 00:49:10,760 --> 00:49:13,149 You didn't say you were bringing her. 605 00:49:14,800 --> 00:49:17,030 We wanted you to be the first to congratulate us, 606 00:49:17,120 --> 00:49:19,395 that's how it should be in families. 607 00:49:19,480 --> 00:49:21,550 Congratulate you? 608 00:49:21,640 --> 00:49:24,393 - Soon as we can, we're getting married. - Married? 609 00:49:25,080 --> 00:49:27,992 I knew you'd be pleased. 610 00:49:28,080 --> 00:49:31,755 Whatever you may think, I love Lionel. 611 00:49:32,440 --> 00:49:35,955 Where will you live? In France? 612 00:49:36,040 --> 00:49:37,996 Up to Véronique. 613 00:49:38,080 --> 00:49:40,036 Here, I think. 614 00:49:41,600 --> 00:49:48,278 In which case we shall all have to make new arrangements, shan't we? 615 00:49:49,800 --> 00:49:53,588 There remains the matter of Moberley, somebody murdered him. 616 00:49:53,680 --> 00:49:57,070 I don't wish to seem callous, but it's hardly our affair. 617 00:49:57,160 --> 00:49:58,991 Isn't it? 618 00:50:00,120 --> 00:50:01,075 No. 619 00:50:53,000 --> 00:50:54,956 Just like you described it. 620 00:50:56,240 --> 00:50:58,595 It's lovely, isn't it? 621 00:50:59,680 --> 00:51:01,875 I know I'll be happy here. 622 00:51:17,520 --> 00:51:19,476 I don't have a gun, I've never had one. 623 00:51:19,560 --> 00:51:21,790 Is it likely that she'd have a gun? 624 00:51:21,880 --> 00:51:23,836 You think it was planted? 625 00:51:23,920 --> 00:51:26,718 Any idea who could have done that? 626 00:51:26,800 --> 00:51:29,109 There's only one person it could be. 627 00:51:29,200 --> 00:51:31,873 We are duty-bound to meet Inspector Chazotte's request. 628 00:51:31,960 --> 00:51:34,235 The gun was found in your private apartment. 629 00:51:34,320 --> 00:51:38,359 A Smith and Wesson revolver, the type of gun used to kill Moberley. 630 00:51:38,440 --> 00:51:42,149 I'm afraid you'll have to come back to Dinard under escort. 631 00:51:42,240 --> 00:51:45,755 - I'm coming with you. - I'm sorry, sir, that's not permitted. 632 00:51:49,480 --> 00:51:53,314 - We followed up a phone call. - (Jim ) Who from, do you know? 633 00:51:53,400 --> 00:51:55,277 An anonymous tip. 634 00:51:55,360 --> 00:51:59,273 But the fact remains, madam, that it was there in the bureau. 635 00:51:59,360 --> 00:52:03,797 - You check it out? - Ballistics are certain that it's the murder gun. 636 00:52:03,880 --> 00:52:09,910 And it would appear, madame, that you had every reason to want this man dead. 637 00:52:10,000 --> 00:52:13,515 - I knew nothing about him. - Then who did? 638 00:52:13,600 --> 00:52:15,591 You'd better tell him. 639 00:52:18,400 --> 00:52:22,359 René Duchesne, or one of his casino thugs, killed that man. 640 00:52:22,440 --> 00:52:24,954 Why? 641 00:52:25,040 --> 00:52:27,076 For one million francs. 642 00:52:27,160 --> 00:52:29,116 (Phone ) 643 00:52:29,200 --> 00:52:31,316 Allô. Chazottes. Oui. 644 00:52:31,400 --> 00:52:33,311 It's for you, Jim. 645 00:52:34,760 --> 00:52:38,070 - Yeah. - Jim, have you seen Lionel Carteret over there? 646 00:52:38,160 --> 00:52:40,754 - No. - He sailed his cruiser out of St Helier 647 00:52:40,840 --> 00:52:44,355 just after you left on the hydrofoil, he should be there by now. 648 00:52:44,440 --> 00:52:46,556 - Why the call, Barney? - His brother Lawrence 649 00:52:46,640 --> 00:52:49,154 called to talk to him again, and found he'd gone. 650 00:52:49,240 --> 00:52:52,152 But a gun cupboard was open, and a revolver is missing. 651 00:52:52,240 --> 00:52:53,719 I see, right. 652 00:53:02,120 --> 00:53:05,237 - Monsieur Duchesne, il est la? - Oui, je crois, mais... 653 00:53:05,320 --> 00:53:08,471 Hello, Lionel! I thought you'd gone back home. 654 00:53:12,880 --> 00:53:14,836 Oh, Mr Carteret. 655 00:53:15,920 --> 00:53:19,356 I wonder if I could have a few words with you in private. 656 00:53:19,440 --> 00:53:22,352 But of course. Va-t'en, Raoul. 657 00:53:27,840 --> 00:53:29,637 Now, what can I do for you? 658 00:53:30,960 --> 00:53:34,077 You can tell me who killed Moberley. 659 00:53:35,000 --> 00:53:37,514 Who killed... What are you talking about? 660 00:53:37,600 --> 00:53:39,830 I haven't got time for games. Now who was it? 661 00:53:39,920 --> 00:53:42,434 - Really, I haven't the faintest idea. - I don't believe you! 662 00:53:42,520 --> 00:53:43,555 This is absurd! 663 00:53:43,640 --> 00:53:46,200 (Siren blaring) 664 00:53:56,520 --> 00:53:59,353 Duchesne! Listen, I don't make a habit of this, 665 00:53:59,440 --> 00:54:01,510 and I'm very, very nervous, my hands are sweating, 666 00:54:01,600 --> 00:54:03,318 so for your own sake, make it quick. 667 00:54:03,400 --> 00:54:05,356 All right, please, please, it was Raoul. 668 00:54:05,440 --> 00:54:07,590 Raoul killed Moberley, he said it was an accident. 669 00:54:07,680 --> 00:54:10,797 Raoul. And he planted the gun in Véronique's apartment? 670 00:54:10,880 --> 00:54:13,872 Yes, and he said, if I didn't help him, he would implicate me in the murder. 671 00:54:13,960 --> 00:54:16,633 - Monsieur, what could I do? - You could have told the police! 672 00:54:16,720 --> 00:54:20,679 But monsieur, my relations with the police, you understand, they would not believe me. 673 00:54:20,760 --> 00:54:22,830 Well, that's a chance you're going to have to take. 674 00:54:22,920 --> 00:54:25,480 Now, pick up the telephone! 675 00:55:02,760 --> 00:55:05,558 - Give me the gun. - Bergerac, I did not kill Moberley, 676 00:55:05,640 --> 00:55:08,108 - it was that idiot Raoul. - OK, OK. 677 00:55:08,200 --> 00:55:10,634 Give me the gun and then we'll talk about it. 678 00:55:10,720 --> 00:55:12,836 Duchesne, give me the gun. 679 00:55:14,120 --> 00:55:18,875 If Raoul killed Moberley, as you say, this isn't going to do you any good, is it? 680 00:55:22,680 --> 00:55:23,795 Thanks, Charlie. 681 00:55:23,880 --> 00:55:27,111 You're welcome, Sergeant. Anytime.