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Thank you. Thank you.

And now, ladies and gentlemen,

an old friend who we haven't seen for a long time.

So a big welcome back, please, to Eddie Boyse!

# Just in time

# I found you just in time

When did they let him out?

Last Monday, guv.

Got no chance, have you?

What? Of a quiet life.

When they let fellas like him out of jail.

# My bridges all were crossed

# Nowhere to go

# I found you just in time

# And changed my lonely life that lovely day

# I was lost

# The losing dice were tossed

Call that information?

Couple of Irishmen in a pub talking about a blowout and doing someone in?

You never know these days.

When was this? Last Saturday night? Yeah.

My bet is it was a couple of Liverpool supporters

who'd just had a punch up talking about the referee.

There's a lot of it about, you know?

And none of it's worth a light, mate.

# ..my lonely life that lovely day

Argh!

Do me a favour. Don't waste my time again.

Hello, Mr Regan.

Did you like my act?

Yeah. I'll see you get on the concert party next time you're inside.

Don't be like that. Have a drink.

Scotch?

Scotch, innit?

Some other time, Charlie, not now.

I wanna get a bit of kip.

What do you wanna come barging in here for, Fred?

Sorry, guv. Mr Carter told me to get you.

The local nick have cried help. Someone's done a blag.

Just up the road.

Don't look at me, Mr Regan. I was with you.

Guv. George.

What's all this, then?

Did the Peter, didn't they?

It's my night off.

We knew you'd do a turn if we left you out of this one.

That's five in a row.

Any dabs, George? Yeah, plenty.

But if you want me to guess, none that would interest you.

Lovely job, though. Door clean off.

No guards? One old man. Night watchman.

Let's have a word with him, then.

He's in hospital. No interviews till tomorrow.

How bad is he? Well, he was coshed, sir.

But he didn't seem too bad.

What's the damage? Fair old bundle, I'd say.

Manager was pretty nervous on the blower.

Skip.

Payroll for 112. I've already talked to the Managing Director.

Not left in the safe overnight?!

Yes, they're two short on the accounts department.

They wanted to make an early start.

They'll be in trouble. They should be.

Leaving all that bread in with only one man on guard.

Never seen the point, Jack.

This makes five office jobs in a fortnight.

We don't know if they're connected. I'll give you even money they are.

You're wrong, guv. Fiver?

# So open your arms and you open the door

# To all the treasures that I'm longing for

# Hold me and kiss me and tell me you're mine ever-more

OK. Cheers, Matt.

Well, what do you think, guv?

I don't know.

Come on, he might as well have left a visiting card.

Who? Your old mate Eddie Boyse.

Yeah, I thought you'd say that.

Cheeky, though, he only came out on Monday.

His own manor too?

I know.

Well, then? Do me a favour, George, just keep your theories to yourself.

So?

I don't think there's any connection.

Do you wanna give me the money now? How do you know?

I don't know. I'm guessing.

Well, we can hardly put your theories forward as evidence, can we?

Where are you going now?

Home.

Flying Squad have been asked to help on this one.

I'm putting your team on it full time. As of now, all right?

Thank you, sir.

Where are we going, guv?

Let's go and have a drink. They're closed.

Not all of 'em. Not Maisy's. I got food poisoning there last week.

Anyway, what about this manager?

I'd forgotten about him. Haskins getting at you?

Yeah, I've got a suspicion he's not the only one.

Why, who else?

A funny thing happened on the way to this robbery, George.

In fact, while this robbery was taking place.

Yeah. Yeah, I was having a drink with the fella we both think did it.

One for the road? Why not?

On me, Eddie. No, here, you have one with me.

OK. Celebrating?

Yeah. I'm celebrating.

Well, can you remember? No. No.

Tall? Fat? Thin?

No. No.

Check that time again.

Mr Steadman, we just wanna make sure about something.

Now, what time was it when you went to the building where the accounts office is?

About... Yeah.

About... Five to ten.

Five to ten?

She's a big girl. Who?

That sister. Didn't know you went for that sort, guv.

What time did that alarm go?

10:21. Cor, they must have belted him.

He was out cold for half an hour. Just in time. I found you...

Pardon? I was just thinking of Eddie singing.

Well, he's in the clear.

I know. He found me 'just in time'.

You really think he's in on it, don't you?

I've just got a feeling. What?

I don't know but it's all too neat, isn't it?

He was grinning like a Cheshire cat in that pub.

How come you were with him anyway?

I got a tip from an informant. Charlie Harrison.

Is he straight? He's nothing to do with Eddie, if that's what you mean.

I checked him out this morning.

And Eddie just happened to be in the pub?

Yeah, it's his local. He asked me to have a drink.

You wouldn't pass that up, would you, guv.

I'll drink with any villain.

It's the best way to find out what's going on.

Yeah, all right. But what's in it for him?

He wanted to show me he had no hard feelings, he said.

That's not what he said when he went down.

No, I remember him at the Bailey.

If looks could kill.

By all accounts he's been foretelling my future inside.

Yeah, his mouth's always been his long suit.

But he's not smart enough to fit you up, guv.

I hope not for his sake.

There's only one way to find out.

Let's go and see Eddie.

You stay here, George. All right.

But watch it. If he's trying to pull something - I'll watch it.

You know, Fred, I don't see how Eddie could be involved in this.

You think he's barking up the wrong tree?

What's he got against him? I think that business in the pub upset him.

Is Eddie married? Not to her.

I think they've been living together a long time, though. On and off.

Our job is to nick a firm of blaggers, not crucify an ex-con.

I hope he's not making a fool of himself. He don't often do that.

Detective Inspector Regan. Flying Squad.

He's told me all about you.

Is he in? Eddie, I mean.

No. What do you want him for?

Just a chat.

He hasn't done anything.

He'll be all right, won't he?

You're supposed to have said that before.

Can I come in?

Why do you stay with him, June?

He's been good to me.

After Arthur walked out, I had a bad time with Mary.

Eddie stood by me. I'll never forget that.

It was just an investment. He knew there'd be a rainy day.

How can you say that? What gives you the right to come here,

trampling all over other people's lives? Cigarette?

He's using you, Joan.

He's giving Mary and me love and affection.

That's not always easy to come by, you know?

You haven't had much love and affection in the last three years.

All right. So he's been away.

But he's gonna go straight for Mary and me, he promised.

Is he gonna marry you, then?

He's just a villain, June.

Why are you hounding him, Regan?

Last night there was a robbery. You knew where he was.

That's the trouble, isn't it?

You put Eddie in the clear yourself, didn't you?

You missed an easy pinch and it's got right up your nose.

Don't be daft, June. I haven't got time for all that.

Now, where is he, love?

No, you haven't got time for people's happiness, have you?

You married? Me?

No. I was. No. No woman'd stick with you.

You haven't got an heart in there, it's just a beating charge book.

Where's he gone, June?

Bovey Street.

Not there, then. No.

George, Eddie always worked with the same team, didn't he?

That's right. Ginger Marshall and Johnny Beason - Blue Eyes.

Don't forget Fat Eric. No. He's out of it now.

Don't be too sure, George.

Anyway, we'll get on to all off 'em.

But first, Eddie.

Which end of Bovey Street, guv?

What? Which end of Bovey Street?

The school.

What's the charge, Regan?

Go on, what's the charge?

There isn't one. Yet.

You can't take me in, then, can you? Wanna bet?

As we say in the trade, you're gonna help me with my enquiries.

You know I wasn't there. You didn't have to be.

Get stuffed, Regan.

You sent me down last time for the job I didn't do, now you're trying to do it again.

Do leave off, Eddie. Come on.

What's he trying to do? He's just needling him.

Yeah. Well, what for?

Why don't you ask him?

Yeah, I'm going. He said stay put, George.

I'm going.

I'm going straight now, I told you last night.

You wouldn't know how to. You're too flash, Eddie, always have been.

Daddy!

Bye, Deanna. Bye.

Once a villain, always a villain?

I'll never win with you, will I?

All right. Take the kid home.

Then come and see me.

Don't forget.

Let's find the others.

You're not gonna get away with this, Regan. No? Watch me, Eddie.

No way. The law applies to you as well as me, you know?

You think you can do what you like.

But you've got one hell of a surprise coming, mate.

They're all keeping dead schtum about Ginger, guv.

Same with Blue Eyes.

You don't expect me to find Ginger here, do you?

No, but you can get some leads.

His old man's got a stall knocking out household gear.

Honest John Marshall.

Honest John? You've gotta be joking.

No. In that family!

Hello, Pete.

We'll make you a nice, tidy boy for Mummy.

Hello, Mr Regan.

Hello, Sergeant.

Come on in. We'd like a chat, Eric.

You do pick your times, don't you?

Me lad's gone to his dinner.

Will you excuse me, love?

I must have a quick chat with these, er, gentlemen.

What can I do for you, then? Just a few questions.

Well, I don't know much.

I keep myself to myself these days, if you know what I mean.

Eric. What? Don't waste my time.

No, sir.

You seen much of Eddie lately?

Eddie? Which Eddie?

That would be Eddie Boyse, would it?

Yes, it would.

Well, it's funny you should ask that but he popped in this morning for a cup of tea.

Would you like one, by the way?

Or a drink? I've got some nice sherry.

Why? It's for the wedding, you see -

Why did he come and see you?

No reason. He just come in to say hello.

He said he'd seen you, though.

In the pub last night.

He'd had a nice chat with you.

Just like old times?

It will be, Eric, I promise you, if you don't stop giving me this bull.

Well, what do you want me to tell you?

Well, for a start, where were you last night?

What time? Quarter to ten.

Now, it's funny you should ask me that.

But, er, I had an appointment.

Go on! Did you?

Yes. At exactly a quarter to ten?

Aye, it was, as a matter of fact.

Well, that was a bit of luck, wasn't it?

I don't know. Who was it with, then?

It was with the vicar. Are you trying to -

He hit me, Sergeant, you saw him!

He didn't. I will, though.

Look. I've told you. My boy's getting wed.

We had an appointment with the vicar to see about the banns.

At a quarter to ten? He's a very busy fella.

Don't ask me, then... Ask him yourself.

We will.

Message from Mr Haskins, guv. Wants to see you urgent.

Right. Go and see that vicar, George. He only lives round the corner.

OK. What, then? Well, go on home.

I'll send Fred to collect you, if you like.

Fantastic.

Right.

This is Detective Inspector Regan.

Mr Hilary Elkin, Member of Parliament.

One of my constituents has made a serious complaint.

Of police harassment. Me? Who?

Edward Boyse. I see.

I could make a formal complaint to the Home Office, of course.

What about? But I think that you chaps should have a chance.

We appreciate that, sir.

To deal with your own matters of discipline. Discipline?!

I know. You've agreed to work the garden fete.

No, I think Fat Eric's doing that.

Yeah? The vicar confirmed everything.

Wait till the guvnor hears that Fats has got a parson prepared to back him in court.

He'll retire to a monastery.

If Fat Eric can nobble a vicar, there must be something in it.

Come on, let's go.

That facts are not in dispute, Mr Regan, I agree.

Mr Boyse did come out of prison on Monday after serving a four-year sentence.

Less remission for good behaviour. And?

And on Thursday night there was a robbery of some sort.

But I still don't see why you assume Boyse' guilt.

And what's more, I see absolutely no justification for harassing Boyse and his stepdaughter in public.

Some of these villains have a way of working.

You've only got to look at a job to know who's responsible.

Hardly a tenable theory in this case.

Since I understand that Mr Boyse was actually talking to you at the time of the robbery.

He could still have organised it. Possibly.

But have you any real proof? I intend to find it, sir.

Really, Inspector?

You are unable to find a culprit.

And for reasons of spite,

or perhaps because you are under pressure to achieve a conviction,

you are harassing an apparently innocent man.

I know Eddie Boyse.

That seems to be the trouble. No, I don't like him.

You wouldn't like him if he nicked your life savings.

Facts, Mr Regan, not emotions.

Please understand that I do appreciate what a difficult job you chaps have to do.

But please remember that my job isn't always easy either.

When I receive a complaint, if I feel it is justified, I have to act on it.

I hope I do not have to take this matter any further.

But I assure you both that if I do, I shall have no compunction

about seeking redress for Boyse at the highest level.

It would be a pity if a promising career were,

shall we say, inhibited?

By an uncharacteristic display of irrationality, Inspector?

Hello.

Surprise, surprise. What are you doing here?

I live here, remember?

Only just.

Yes, er. I was, er, just trying to clean up.

You don't seem to be doing too well.

Well, it was like this, officer -

George, you are the limit.

Mum gave me this when I first went away to college.

I didn't do it on purpose, love.

But you're a sight more careful down at the Yard.

I'm sorry.

How was your day?

I don't know if it's me or the kids but it all seems to build up before half term.

They were right little so-and-sos today.

Well, you did choose a vocation, my dear.

Just to make sure we spend the holidays in a state of complete exhaustion, I think.

Anyway, what are you doing here?

Selling tickets for the police ball?

Yeah and I put your mum down for 24.

No, things were a bit slack, that's all.

Slack? What's happened to Mastermind?

Don't tell me he's stopped working 28 hours a day.

Which reminds me...

I hear he created a scene outside a school today.

Who told you that?

Let's sit down, shall we?

Before you do some more damage.

Are you going to let Edward Boyse make a complete fool of you?

What the hell's the matter with you?

Nothing, sir.

Well, you put me in a cleft stick.

Why?

You know what Elkin's like.

Yeah, we all know.

Any cause likely to get him publicity and put him on the telly

to spout his piece, he's in on it.

Police harassment's always a nice line.

Especially now. Just before the demo season.

Jack, are you thick or something?

Well, are you?

Can't you see that he has a perfectly valid case?

You have no evidence that Boyse or any of his known associates are involved.

You haven't even considered anyone else, have you? No.

Not yet.

I ought to take you off this case.

But I won't.

Not because you're brilliant but because frankly I haven't got anyone else to put on it at the moment.

But I don't want any trouble from Elkin or anybody like him.

So from now on, unless you have conclusive proof, you stay away from Edward Boyse, is that clear?

He's a villain. In and out of jail all his life.

If he's committed a crime, arrest him.

Don't frighten innocent women and children.

Yeah, well, we haven't quite got it together yet.

I mean for the courts. Yes. I've heard that before.

Guilty or innocent, Regan always gets his man.

You've got no reason to say that. I've got every reason. You.

If you don't see through him, you'll turn out just like him.

Look, George, I admire the work you do, your dedication.

At times, I'm jealous. I resent your involvement.

The satisfaction you get from it.

But Regan's an unhappy, mixed up man.

I think he's a head-case. At times he behaves just like a - A monster.

But he's a good copper.

Is that the only way to become a good copper? Be tough?

Be an anachronistic joke like Regan?

You could make a good career in the force but, no, you team up with good old Jack, back in the Sweeney.

I respect him and that's what counts.

Even though you know he's harassing someone who may well be innocent?

Eddie Boyse is a villain!

Regan might be giving him a hard time - Yes, I know.

He's a good cop. That entitles him to ignore the law of the land,

respect, decency. He's - He's an animal. A predator.

OK. He's an animal.

But he's an animal in a jungle and it is a jungle.

But it's one where he knows his way around.

Sure, he'll trap his victims and he'll give 'em hell.

But somebody's gotta do it so that you

and all those kids you worry about can walk the streets in safety.

How do you think he survives at the yard?

Because he's a professional and there aren't many of those about, let me tell you that, love.

King of the jungle, no doubt.

Well, you did say you wanted to make a good impression.

Coming, coming.

Now, you mind you look after them.

Got your note about the vicar, George.

How is domestic bliss?

Terrific.

I hear you've been letting things get out of hand in my absence.

Nothing serious.

Just a violent criminal exercising his democratic rights.

Eddie's complained to his MP. Reckons I've been harassing him.

That's a bit naughty, isn't it?

Who's his MP? Elkin.

You know, the re-tread teenager who's always on the box.

Put the wind up Haskins. Been running around with two legs in one knicker ever since.

What did he say, get off Eddie's back?

More or less. That's that, then.

What?

Come on, it's not gonna stop at Haskins, is it?

There'll be questions in the jolly old House next.

It's not like you can stick anything on him.

Don't worry, I won't drop you in it.

You stick to finding Blue Eyes and Ginger Marshall.

They're known villains and we've got every right to question 'em.

Listen, I'm sorry about bringing you back, George. That's all right.

I've got an appointment this evening and I think we ought to crash on.

What about Eddie Boyse? I'll look after him.

Listen, there are at least 20 firms that could have pulled this caper.

I know but it was Eddie.

All right, guv. But just remember, he's got the church

and the Palace of Westminster on his side. Who have you got?

My mum. She thinks I'm a genius. Now, get after those two bandits.

Hello, Eddie. Fancy seeing you here?

It's not a bad turn out.

You've had it this time.

I'm telling, you, Regan, this is it.

What? Following me. Here. A private meeting?

If that's not victimisation, I don't know what is.

You're getting paranoiac, Eddie. The same as three years ago.

You framed me. I didn't have to. I wasn't guilty.

I sometimes think there isn't a villain in the country.

It's all in my imagination.

You've done me a favour coming here.

Evening.

You were saying?

I'm going straight to Mr Elkin in the morning.

My MP. I'm gonna have you suspended.

Go on.

Isn't that Fat Eric's mate over there?

I don't know what you're talking about.

Yes, you do, Eddie. You're lying to me again.

If you didn't have something to hide, you wouldn't need to lie.

June looks a bit pale.

Is she worried about something?

You must feel very proud of yourself.

First you pick on the kid, now on her.

Welcome, everyone.

Very good of you all to come.

And if we don't have quantity, I'm sure we have quality.

By which I mean, those parents

who take an interest in the school and in their children's education.

I hope you have an entertaining and instructive evening.

As you see, we have an exhibition of the term's work on view.

Including a competition for the best painting on a religious subject.

And to judge that for us, we are very happy to welcome The Reverend Deardon of St Jude.

We also have our usual instructive talk to parents.

Now, unfortunately our old friend Sergeant Smithson

is unable to attend today because of his other duties.

But he has kindly arranged a substitute.

And we welcome Inspector Regan, who will give us a talk on crime prevention in the home.

Inspector Regan.

It's not Fat Eric's friend then?

Excuse me for asking, guv'nor,

but what the hell are we doing here?

Revisiting the scene of the crime. Don't you ever go to the pictures?

Well, yeah, but there's something about Clint Eastwood that makes it enjoyable.

Eddie was involved here somehow.

Guv'nor, you're developing a nasty habit of repeating yourself.

It was me who pointed to Eddie in the first place. Maybe you were right.

How?

What about that watchman? What about him?

Well, he could have been lying.

He's been with the firm for 20 years, and he's got a clean record.

Besides, whoever hit him wasn't kidding.

True, that's not Eddie's style.

Is that old boy out of hospital yet? Yeah, came out next day.

He's still not back at work, of course. He must have a tough nut.

I think he's a bit thick altogether.

But he's honest.

Is there a pub round here?

Yeah, just down the road.

It's all too good to be true, innit?

Fat Eric and vicar.

The only time he went in a church was to steal the collection box.

Well, it could be just a coincidence.

No, there's more to it than that.

He's clever that Eddie, you know?

He was having a go at me.

Don't I know it? All that bit about wanting to be a straight family man, that's all baloney.

It's not his wife and his kid and my guess is he's using 'em both.

Yeah but that kid certainly seems to like him.

What do kids know?

My daughter's the same age as June's and I bet her mother's coaching her

in exactly the same way with her new fella.

He's there, isn't he? I'm not.

Yeah. But what I still don't understand -

When Eddie wants to run off, he will.

Right now it suits him, the family man image.

I'm going to the loo.

Finished?

Thank you.

Hey. Guv?

Come here.

Who's that? Tommy Cooper.

I mean the darts champ.

It's the night watchman.

Right.

Miss? What about him?

Yeah? Isn't that the old boy who was coshed over at the factory?

That's right. Fred Steadman. Regular, is he?

Well, I suppose he must be if he's in the darts team. Yes.

I always thought he used the other pub.

What, Fred?

No, he practically lives here.

Why, he was even here the night that he got...

What time?

What are you asking me questions for?

Come on, love, you know who we are. What time?

I'm not sure. If you feel embarrassed, we could go to the nick.

I don't wanna get him into trouble.

You'll get yourself into trouble if you don't tell me.

About half past nine. Same time every night?

Every night?

More or less. He never stayed long.

The night he was attacked, what time did he leave?

I'm not sure.

What time?

The usual time. About quarter to ten, I suppose.

But what about it?

He was entitled to pop out for a drink, surely.

I think the short answer to that is no, sweetheart.

Message from C-11 guv.

Had a report that Johnny Beason was seen in Birmingham.

Blue Eyes. It's unconfirmed but they're looking out for him.

Fred, do you know where that old man lives, the watchman?

Yeah, I took George there. Right. Take me there.

Guv, the old fella likes a snort, so what?

That's right. But he still got clobbered.

Yeah, but was it a before or after job?

Yes? Mr Steadman.

Mustn't be disturbed.

Are you from the insurance? No, madam, we're police officers.

Doctor said he must be left quiet. No visitors.

It was just that - No-one, he said.

The lads at the Yard, we had a bit of a whip round.

Yeah, your dad was very helpful to us.

Was he? Still, I can always come back if I get the time.

Can't you leave it with me?

No. No. The lads, they like one of their own to present it. You know?

Well, I - I suppose you could come in for a minute.

Right. Thanks.

No, George. Change of plan. You go and get Eddie.

Do what? You heard.

Tell him we just want a statement.

He shouldn't object to that now he's a law abiding citizen.

All right. All right. But it's down to you, guv.

Tell him if he doesn't come, I'll write to his MP.

Excuse the mess.

Dad. Dad?

He has to stay very quiet.

Well, I'll get on, then.

Mind you keep quiet now, Dad.

Hello, Mr Steadman.

How are you getting on, then?

The lads have been very worried about you.

Right, you, sit down and listen.

Right.

Now, a little bird's been telling me about you.

You went out that night, didn't you? No. You went to the pub.

That's where you always went. I've got proof.

It ain't against the law.

Why bother to hide it, then?

Didn't do no harm. No harm?

You don't know what harm you've done.

Anyway, we'll forget about that if you tell me the truth now.

What time did you go to the pub?

I ain't sure. Well, think.

About a quarter past nine.

Are you sure? Yeah, I wasn't away more than ten minutes.

It takes ten minutes to walk there and back.

How long were you gone? I only had one pint.

How long you take over it? Ten minutes? Twenty?

Yeah. No more.

So you got back at ten.

You weren't checking those offices like you said.

You were creeping back to that security room when they coshed you, right?

I didn't have nothing to do with it.

I didn't say you did. Just answer the question. Am I right?

I didn't tell no lies. I just didn't -

Am I right? Yeah.

He's getting on fine, isn't he?

Yeah, we had a nice little chat.

He's not here.

Where is he, then? Gone to his mother's.

With the kid?

We'll wait.

Mind if we sit down?

Suit yourself.

You leave him alone! You can't arrest him!

He's gonna help us with our enquiries!

He's going to get Elkin! He said he would!

Ron! Stop him.

Daddy!

Daddy.

Mummy!

Mummy!

Mummy!

Now, what was all that about, Eddie?

I thought you'd turned over a new leaf.

I was only gonna phone my MP, wasn't I?

Hello, Mr Regan.

Haircut, is it? No, it isn't.

I'm just having my lunch now.

Sit down, Eric.

I usually have it in the back. I've got the tea on. Sit!

I don't know how you and Eddie did it.

Did what? The factory safe.

Look, I've told you before.

Now, I know that you blew that safe while the watchman was in the pub,

waited till he came back and clobbered him so it looked as if

it happened later when you were chatting to the vicar.

Mr Regan, you know that's all supposition.

You know I was with the vicar.

Just like I was with Eddie in the pub?

Look, Mr Regan, you've checked my alibi, haven't you?

That watchman you coshed, he's in a bad way, you know?

He's taken a turn for the worst.

Now, if he dies, you're gonna go down for the big one, Eric.

Stop bullying me, Inspector.

Eddie won't stand for it. Nor will I.

You've got no cause to persecute me like this.

You're not off the hook yet, Eric.

Not by a long chalk.

Where the hell's Regan?

He's just been on the RT. He's on his way in.

I told him what you said. I'm not waiting for him.

You let Edward Boyse go.

He's - He's only here to make a statement, sir.

That's what Regan says.

But he hasn't got a Member of Parliament threatening to go to the Home Office.

Elkin's latest trick is civilian review boards.

The police cannot be judges in their own cause.

This is just the kind of ammunition he needs.

But, sir, we're in possession of more information now.

Nothing that justifies holding Edward Boyse.

Unless you're going to charge him, Carter.

Are you going to charge him?

Well, no, Mr Haskins. Not yet.

Well, then.

Where's Eddie? I'll talk to him now.

Haskins told me to let him go.

No, he didn't! I'll phone you back.

You what?

Just a minute ago. You practically passed him. Where's Haskins?

In his office. Right.

It's all too much for me.

Let's get one thing straight, Regan.

You may be determined to commit Hari Kari. That's your business.

But I'm not. Don't you see, Eddie had sussed out the old boy.

He knew he'd never let on about going to the boozer.

Do you know, I drink six pints of milk a day?

Makes no difference. It makes all the difference.

I know how Eddie works.

Now, that Peter was like a kid's money box to him.

He and his firm would be in and out while that old man was blowing froth off his bitter.

Why wait and cosh him? How many more times?

That's his alibi.

That old man was coshed about ten o'clock.

Now, everybody thought that's when the safe was blown.

But Eddie was at that Peter nearly an hour earlier.

For my money, two of 'em, Ginger Marshall and Johnny Beason

went back later and clobbered the watchman.

Leaving Eddie and Eric in the clear.

All right. So you've cracked it.

You've still got no proof it was Edward Boyse.

All right. Why did he do a bunk when George Carter went round to his place?

That's obvious. To get hold of Elkin.

Look, get evidence.

For the last time. Get evidence.

And while you've been conducting a one-man war against Edward Boyse,

the real firm have probably covered their tracks.

Don't worry. I'll get the firm who did it.

You'd better.

What the hell are you doing?

The crossword, guv. I can see that.

Why is everybody so stupid all of a sudden?

Where's George gone? West Ham.

Local factory had a snout, reckons he's got the drop on Ginger Marshall.

Said he call back direct. Great.

Somebody came to see you. They're in the interview room. Who?

I'm a driver, guv, remember? Peter dealt with it.

Now he tells me.

I should have stayed in the Navy.

I was happy there.

There are many kids in this neighbourhood, just like I was.

Never had a chance.

Deprived homes, dead-end jobs.

Harassed by the old bill... by the police.

Don't forget that crime car.

Crime car? Guvnor, you're not gonna get me into trouble, are you?

George! Would I risk the career of the most promising skipper on the force?

Yes. Do you know what the strongest human urge is, George?

Thirst. Wrong.

It's the maternal drive. I read that.

Well, I'm sure we all found Mr Boyse' remarks very stimulating.

Food for thought.

And Mr Boyse has very kindly agreed to answer any questions members may wish to pose.

Are there any points, anybody?

Yes, that gentleman there. It's Mr er -

What did you do with the money, Eddie?

Don't panic, Eddie. I know the answer. June told me.

Hell hath no fury, guv.

There are more fellas doing porridge cos women shopped 'em than any other reason.

I wonder what he did to upset her? He really blew it.

Yeah, I told you he blow out. Yes, you did, guv.

You certainly did.

I wonder what Elkin'll do.

Call for restoration of the death penalty.

Well, he's a born opportunist, isn't he?

Well, where are you going now?

Thought I'd take June home. She could use a lift.

You're all heart, aren't you?

Yeah, that's my trouble.

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