1 00:00:12,160 --> 00:00:14,003 INDISTINCT CHATTER 2 00:00:20,080 --> 00:00:22,048 Oh, steady, mate! 3 00:00:28,960 --> 00:00:30,166 MAN: Good evening, Polly. 4 00:00:31,840 --> 00:00:32,841 ls Mr Wilson in? 5 00:00:33,040 --> 00:00:35,361 Upstairs. His leg's playing up again. 6 00:00:35,640 --> 00:00:37,563 Tell him to come and see me when he's up to it. 7 00:00:37,920 --> 00:00:38,967 Yes, Mr Barford. 8 00:00:39,800 --> 00:00:41,450 Got business with 'im, 'ave ya? 9 00:00:41,520 --> 00:00:44,410 Trying to steal the coins out of another man's pocket? 10 00:00:44,480 --> 00:00:45,891 Settle down now, Pat. 11 00:00:47,200 --> 00:00:48,690 Sorry. - Don't fret. 12 00:00:49,800 --> 00:00:50,881 I'll be on my way. 13 00:00:51,120 --> 00:00:52,246 PAT: Yeah, that's right. 14 00:00:52,640 --> 00:00:55,211 Go spend your dirty money somewhere else. 15 00:00:58,360 --> 00:01:00,124 Ought to be taught a lesson! 16 00:01:02,480 --> 00:01:04,403 What use is running your mouth off like that, eh? 17 00:01:09,760 --> 00:01:11,489 You got a point there, lass. 18 00:01:12,960 --> 00:01:14,291 Words mean nothing. 19 00:01:20,120 --> 00:01:22,009 COCKEREL CROWS 20 00:01:22,600 --> 00:01:24,523 Get up! Get up, quick! 21 00:01:24,800 --> 00:01:27,167 It's my father, they're saying that he's killed a man. 22 00:01:27,240 --> 00:01:28,480 Wha... - SHE SIGHS 23 00:01:32,600 --> 00:01:33,601 Killed a man....? 24 00:02:05,080 --> 00:02:06,320 GOODFELLOW: Right, sir, er... 25 00:02:06,400 --> 00:02:09,370 Workman who found the body reckons it's Roger Barford. 26 00:02:09,520 --> 00:02:11,443 Owns the Barford textile factory. 27 00:02:12,400 --> 00:02:13,731 A blow to the head. 28 00:02:14,320 --> 00:02:17,767 He could have slipped and fell in, hit his head on something under the water. 29 00:02:18,440 --> 00:02:19,805 His clothes are dry. 30 00:02:29,560 --> 00:02:30,447 Huh“. 31 00:02:32,360 --> 00:02:33,691 GOODFELLOW: It looks like a receipt. 32 00:02:35,400 --> 00:02:37,971 I'm guessing someone had a debt to settle. 33 00:02:47,120 --> 00:02:47,962 Yes. 34 00:02:49,200 --> 00:02:51,965 I still don't understand why you have to write it down twice. 35 00:02:52,320 --> 00:02:54,209 So that the accounts balance. 36 00:02:54,280 --> 00:02:56,123 Well, that seems rather a waste of time. 37 00:02:56,360 --> 00:03:00,046 And anyway, I thought it was unladylike to know how much is in one's bank account? 38 00:03:00,240 --> 00:03:01,810 Give me strength! 39 00:03:02,720 --> 00:03:05,166 Well, I'll go and put the kettle on. 40 00:03:06,040 --> 00:03:10,728 Good idea. I've just found someone outside who looks like he could do with a cup of tea. 41 00:03:11,200 --> 00:03:12,486 Oh, Sidney! 42 00:03:12,720 --> 00:03:14,722 BUNTY GASPS - SIDNEY LAUGHS 43 00:03:15,120 --> 00:03:15,962 Sid! 44 00:03:18,120 --> 00:03:20,805 Uh, aren't you gonna introduce us, Sid? 45 00:03:21,240 --> 00:03:22,969 Mrs M, Bunty... 46 00:03:23,240 --> 00:03:24,446 This is Maeve Lochlin. 47 00:03:25,280 --> 00:03:26,361 Lovely to meet you. 48 00:03:26,720 --> 00:03:29,724 And it's very lovely to meet you too, Miss Lochlin. 49 00:03:29,880 --> 00:03:31,325 Yes. Lovely. 50 00:03:32,080 --> 00:03:34,321 I thought you were still in Rhodesia with Aunt Fliss? 51 00:03:34,400 --> 00:03:36,084 Yeah, long story, it's gonna have to wait. 52 00:03:36,200 --> 00:03:37,645 Father, we need your help. 53 00:03:39,960 --> 00:03:42,281 The lad who used to work for us got sick 54 00:03:42,440 --> 00:03:45,569 and Sid offered his labour in return for transport up the canal. 55 00:03:45,640 --> 00:03:48,484 Well, I was on my way here, only Maeve invited me to the fair 56 00:03:48,520 --> 00:03:50,443 at King's Norton one night and, um... 57 00:03:50,560 --> 00:03:52,722 Well, one thing led to another, and... 58 00:03:53,360 --> 00:03:54,930 I just mean that we hit it off. 59 00:03:55,040 --> 00:03:58,362 There's something about those canals, the way of life. I mean, it's hard, but... 60 00:03:58,440 --> 00:04:00,442 You found peace? - For now, at least. 61 00:04:00,840 --> 00:04:03,571 And the police think your father is responsible? 62 00:04:04,600 --> 00:04:07,729 Yeah, he was heard threatening Mr Barford at The Miller's Thumb. 63 00:04:08,120 --> 00:04:09,770 It's a pub on the canal. -I know. 64 00:04:10,360 --> 00:04:11,600 It was just talk. 65 00:04:12,360 --> 00:04:13,771 Not that the police will care. 66 00:04:14,200 --> 00:04:15,850 See, we're boat people. 67 00:04:16,280 --> 00:04:19,682 Times like this, evidence tends to turn up whether you're guilty or not. 68 00:04:20,000 --> 00:04:21,286 Where's your father now? 69 00:04:21,360 --> 00:04:24,648 No one's seen him since last night. He didn't come back to the boat. 70 00:04:25,320 --> 00:04:29,609 Does he have any friends around here? Anywhere he might go? 71 00:04:30,560 --> 00:04:33,484 There's this one old fella he drinks with sometimes. 72 00:04:33,560 --> 00:04:34,641 Do you know his name? 73 00:04:35,240 --> 00:04:37,481 Sorry... He's a funny one. 74 00:04:37,640 --> 00:04:40,291 He wears a big, old coat with all his war medals on. 75 00:04:41,000 --> 00:04:43,241 Looks like he's not seen hot bath in many a month. 76 00:04:43,480 --> 00:04:45,403 I think I know who you mean. 77 00:04:48,280 --> 00:04:49,167 Come on. 78 00:04:50,880 --> 00:04:52,450 COCKEREL CROWS 79 00:04:57,200 --> 00:04:58,122 MAN: Who is it? 80 00:04:58,240 --> 00:04:59,287 Father Brown. 81 00:04:59,480 --> 00:05:00,367 MAN: Oh. 82 00:05:01,280 --> 00:05:03,601 Thought you were the constabulary for a moment. 83 00:05:04,520 --> 00:05:06,249 ls Mr Lochlin in? 84 00:05:08,080 --> 00:05:09,081 I'm here to help. 85 00:05:09,160 --> 00:05:10,685 Oh, I s'pose you better come in. 86 00:05:12,200 --> 00:05:13,440 You can come out! 87 00:05:15,880 --> 00:05:18,008 MAEVE SIGHS I was so worried! 88 00:05:18,120 --> 00:05:19,201 I'm sorry, love. 89 00:05:19,920 --> 00:05:21,126 Pat, this is Father Brown. 90 00:05:21,200 --> 00:05:24,010 It's the man I was telling you about. He's gonna sort this out. 91 00:05:25,720 --> 00:05:28,041 Miracle worker, is he? - He found you, didn't he? 92 00:05:28,120 --> 00:05:30,441 Mr Lochlin, pleased to meet you. 93 00:05:31,880 --> 00:05:35,009 Although I wish it were under better circumstances. 94 00:05:35,680 --> 00:05:36,966 I killed nobody, Father. 95 00:05:37,400 --> 00:05:38,731 FATHER BROWN: I'm relieved to hear it. 96 00:05:39,080 --> 00:05:41,606 Although there was an altercation, I heard? 97 00:05:41,720 --> 00:05:44,041 He owed me money, refused to pay up... 98 00:05:48,840 --> 00:05:50,330 I wasn't born yesterday. 99 00:05:50,840 --> 00:05:53,446 Pay you? I should call the police! 100 00:05:54,280 --> 00:05:56,567 Roger? ls there a problem? 101 00:05:56,840 --> 00:05:59,366 Everything's fine, darling. I'll be there in one moment. 102 00:06:02,320 --> 00:06:03,685 I want what's due. 103 00:06:04,640 --> 00:06:06,927 Then you will be sorely disappointed. 104 00:06:10,200 --> 00:06:12,043 Where did you go after the pub? 105 00:06:13,120 --> 00:06:16,329 I went back to Mr Barford's. Only to tell him to pay, mind! 106 00:06:16,760 --> 00:06:17,807 Open up! 107 00:06:19,840 --> 00:06:21,171 DOORBELL RINGS 108 00:06:22,800 --> 00:06:24,131 I want my money! 109 00:06:26,520 --> 00:06:27,760 HE YELLS 110 00:06:33,640 --> 00:06:34,801 This isn’t over... 111 00:06:36,960 --> 00:06:39,645 There was no answer so I left, and that's when I met up with 'Arry. 112 00:06:39,720 --> 00:06:42,087 We shared a bottle or two. Together all night. 113 00:06:42,440 --> 00:06:45,842 Weren't till I headed back to boat at daybreak that I saw what happened. 114 00:06:51,520 --> 00:06:53,761 So I turned round and came straight back 'ere. 115 00:06:54,000 --> 00:06:55,809 Knew they'd blame me, ya see? 116 00:06:56,800 --> 00:06:57,961 If you go to the police-- 117 00:06:58,040 --> 00:07:00,850 They'd let me swing so they could say they solved the case! 118 00:07:00,920 --> 00:07:03,287 Hey. This is Father Brown. 119 00:07:03,640 --> 00:07:06,371 Alright? He's gonna the real killer in no time, trust me. 120 00:07:07,160 --> 00:07:08,082 Hmm. 121 00:07:09,960 --> 00:07:14,090 Stay here for now, Mr Lochlin. I'll do what I can. 122 00:07:41,960 --> 00:07:43,325 DOORBELL RINGS 123 00:07:55,400 --> 00:07:58,324 Father Brown? It's been too long. 124 00:07:58,960 --> 00:08:02,123 FATHER BROWN: I heard your news. I am so sorry for your loss. 125 00:08:02,400 --> 00:08:04,050 GEORGIA: You must think terribly of us. 126 00:08:05,520 --> 00:08:09,047 Roger always worked such long hours, you see, and... 127 00:08:09,560 --> 00:08:12,609 It is easy for life to get in the way of our prayers. 128 00:08:14,480 --> 00:08:17,165 I keep thinking I'll look over and he'll be sat there 129 00:08:17,960 --> 00:08:19,450 reading his newspaper. 130 00:08:20,440 --> 00:08:22,408 ls there anything I can do to help? 131 00:08:22,520 --> 00:08:25,729 All I want right now is that man behind bars. 132 00:08:27,080 --> 00:08:28,081 The boatman. 133 00:08:29,480 --> 00:08:33,041 Forgive me, Father, but I hope he rots in hell for what he did. 134 00:08:33,480 --> 00:08:36,324 You believe he is responsible for your husbands death? 135 00:08:36,360 --> 00:08:37,282 I know it. 136 00:08:39,440 --> 00:08:40,680 I heard them arguing. 137 00:08:41,640 --> 00:08:43,210 The man was frightening! 138 00:08:44,840 --> 00:08:47,684 Anybody else who might have wished your husband harm? 139 00:08:47,760 --> 00:08:51,207 My Roger was a decent, kind soul. 140 00:08:51,520 --> 00:08:52,760 Well respected. 141 00:08:53,200 --> 00:08:56,488 There's a factory full of women who owe him their livelihood. 142 00:08:56,840 --> 00:08:57,921 I understand. 143 00:08:59,720 --> 00:09:02,644 However-- - After that brute came to our house 144 00:09:02,720 --> 00:09:05,007 Roger told me he had business to attend to. 145 00:09:05,720 --> 00:09:06,721 He left. 146 00:09:08,160 --> 00:09:09,400 He never came back. 147 00:09:10,920 --> 00:09:15,244 That man is guilty, Father. Believe me. 148 00:09:25,120 --> 00:09:27,805 She can think what she likes. My father didn't do it. 149 00:09:30,200 --> 00:09:31,361 You don't believe me? 150 00:09:31,480 --> 00:09:32,402 Course I do. 151 00:09:33,680 --> 00:09:34,761 FATHER BROWN: Police. 152 00:09:35,120 --> 00:09:36,007 Er...! 153 00:09:36,120 --> 00:09:37,645 Put it with the rest. - Oi! 154 00:09:39,800 --> 00:09:41,928 Give that back! We need that for the locks. 155 00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:44,606 Don't worry, this boat isn't going anywhere for a while. 156 00:09:44,680 --> 00:09:47,524 Who gave you permission to come on-board? This is our home! 157 00:09:48,240 --> 00:09:49,526 We've got a warrant. 158 00:09:49,720 --> 00:09:51,643 Maeve Lochlin, I take it? 159 00:09:52,400 --> 00:09:54,926 So ifs true what they say about bad pennies. 160 00:09:55,040 --> 00:09:56,326 Thought you were in Africa? 161 00:09:56,680 --> 00:09:58,250 Yeah, just got sick of the mosquitoes. 162 00:10:00,320 --> 00:10:02,243 May I ask what you're looking for, Inspector? 163 00:10:02,360 --> 00:10:05,728 Whatever was used to clobber Mr Barford around the head. 164 00:10:05,800 --> 00:10:07,211 Now, where's your father? 165 00:10:07,320 --> 00:10:09,641 No idea. - Hiding, is he? 166 00:10:10,200 --> 00:10:11,247 Guilty conscience? 167 00:10:11,320 --> 00:10:14,051 If he is hiding, it's cos he knows you lot will fit him up. 168 00:10:14,320 --> 00:10:18,006 We found a receipt on the body. Callaway's jewellery shop in Birmingham. 169 00:10:18,080 --> 00:10:19,570 Mean anything to you? - No. 170 00:10:20,480 --> 00:10:21,447 You sure? 171 00:10:22,160 --> 00:10:24,686 Inspector! I've found something. 172 00:10:25,600 --> 00:10:26,761 It's a priest. 173 00:10:27,240 --> 00:10:28,321 A Priest? 174 00:10:29,440 --> 00:10:30,646 It's a fisherman's bludgeon. 175 00:10:31,160 --> 00:10:35,210 They use it to dispatch their catch after they've reeled it in. 176 00:10:35,560 --> 00:10:37,722 Well, isn't that the story of my life? 177 00:10:37,880 --> 00:10:42,249 I arrive at the abode of a suspected murderer and what do I find but a bloody priest! 178 00:10:42,560 --> 00:10:44,608 He uses it for fishing, that's all. 179 00:10:46,640 --> 00:10:48,324 So it does belong to your father. 180 00:10:49,400 --> 00:10:52,802 I'll ask you one more time. Where is he? 181 00:10:54,680 --> 00:10:57,251 Fine. We'll find him ourselves. 182 00:11:20,800 --> 00:11:22,404 What can I get for you, gentlemen? 183 00:11:22,520 --> 00:11:24,329 We're looking for Pat Lochlin, Miss. 184 00:11:24,520 --> 00:11:25,965 Not been in since last night. 185 00:11:26,040 --> 00:11:27,769 I take it you've heard the news? 186 00:11:28,200 --> 00:11:33,331 Some of your customers say Mr Lochlin was threatening Roger Barford? 187 00:11:34,120 --> 00:11:37,488 Pat didn't mean nothing by it. Friendly man, most of the time. 188 00:11:37,920 --> 00:11:42,369 Friendly, eh? Any particular friends who could confirm this? 189 00:11:42,600 --> 00:11:44,170 You know, like a character witness. 190 00:11:45,160 --> 00:11:46,161 I dunno... 191 00:11:47,200 --> 00:11:49,680 I've seen him having a drink with Blind ‘Arry a few times. 192 00:11:50,840 --> 00:11:52,842 ‘Arry would vouch for him. You know ‘Arry’? 193 00:11:52,920 --> 00:11:56,845 Oh, yes. Harold Slow and I go way back. 194 00:12:00,080 --> 00:12:03,004 FATHER BROWN: We need to talk to anyone who was there last night. 195 00:12:03,080 --> 00:12:04,889 Somebody must have seen the killer. 196 00:12:06,160 --> 00:12:07,286 MALLORY: Round up the men! 197 00:12:07,320 --> 00:12:10,802 I want Harold Slow‘s pigsty turned upside-down within the hour. 198 00:12:10,920 --> 00:12:12,763 MAEVE: Well, they'll find him! What do we do? 199 00:12:13,480 --> 00:12:14,481 SID: Wish me luck. 200 00:12:15,600 --> 00:12:16,726 Mind if I borrow this? 201 00:12:21,880 --> 00:12:24,531 Don't worry, he's a very good cyclist. 202 00:12:24,600 --> 00:12:26,125 BICYCLE BELL RINGS 203 00:12:28,440 --> 00:12:29,327 Police are coming! 204 00:12:30,200 --> 00:12:31,486 You gotta get out of here. 205 00:12:31,560 --> 00:12:33,927 BLIND 'ARHY: Hide, both of you! I'll deal with 'em. 206 00:12:36,920 --> 00:12:38,251 Told you, Inspector! 207 00:12:38,440 --> 00:12:40,568 I thought the landlord was throwing them bottles out 208 00:12:40,640 --> 00:12:42,847 else why'd he stack 'em up by the bins like that? 209 00:12:42,920 --> 00:12:44,410 Where's Pat Lochlin? 210 00:12:44,720 --> 00:12:45,767 Mm, not seen "m. 211 00:12:46,120 --> 00:12:47,849 Start looking. - You heard him, men! 212 00:12:48,080 --> 00:12:51,050 Hope you have a warrant before you be crossing my threshold. 213 00:12:51,200 --> 00:12:54,966 Don't need one. I have permission from Mr Travis, the owner of this barn. 214 00:12:55,200 --> 00:12:58,522 Said if you make any fuss, he's happy for us to evict you. 215 00:13:03,640 --> 00:13:05,688 Hungry, were you? 216 00:13:06,240 --> 00:13:07,571 Always make one extra. 217 00:13:07,720 --> 00:13:09,768 An offerin‘ to fallen comrades. 218 00:13:10,560 --> 00:13:12,005 Tear the place apart. 219 00:13:12,600 --> 00:13:13,601 Right you are, sir. 220 00:13:17,200 --> 00:13:18,440 Whoa, where you going? 221 00:13:18,560 --> 00:13:20,244 They'll find me sooner or later 222 00:13:20,360 --> 00:13:23,011 and if they catch you 'ere, you'll get it in the neck too. 223 00:13:23,640 --> 00:13:25,404 And who'll look after my Maeve, eh? 224 00:13:25,640 --> 00:13:28,723 Just... get your priest friend to sort this. 225 00:13:36,480 --> 00:13:37,322 Inspector! 226 00:13:42,000 --> 00:13:43,604 Mr Lochlin... 227 00:13:44,760 --> 00:13:45,682 Thank you. 228 00:13:47,240 --> 00:13:51,529 And can I say how lovely it is to see Sid settling down at last 229 00:13:51,640 --> 00:13:52,926 with a nice young lady? 230 00:13:53,600 --> 00:13:55,364 Don't know if I'd say "settle down". 231 00:13:55,960 --> 00:13:58,531 I've only known him a few weeks. - Oh. 232 00:14:01,880 --> 00:14:03,689 Sorry, can I use your...? 233 00:14:03,800 --> 00:14:05,768 Oh, yes, yes. Through there. 234 00:14:10,160 --> 00:14:11,002 What? 235 00:14:11,240 --> 00:14:14,767 "Oh, how lovely it is to see Sid settling down at last!" 236 00:14:15,760 --> 00:14:18,331 Well, aren't you pleased that he's found someone? 237 00:14:18,400 --> 00:14:22,371 Oh, of course. Who wouldn't want to see Sid with a murderer for a father-in-law? 238 00:14:23,280 --> 00:14:24,964 I couldn't be happier for him! 239 00:14:25,240 --> 00:14:26,241 DOOR SLAMS 240 00:14:27,600 --> 00:14:28,601 Where's Maeve? 241 00:14:28,800 --> 00:14:30,450 She's gone to powder her nose. 242 00:14:32,080 --> 00:14:32,967 It's her dad. 243 00:14:34,480 --> 00:14:37,006 Police have got him, and he's been arrested for murder. 244 00:14:41,320 --> 00:14:44,130 Witnesses saw you threatening the victim. 245 00:14:44,960 --> 00:14:49,124 Your fingerprints are on the shards of glass found outside Mr Barford‘s house. 246 00:14:50,400 --> 00:14:53,244 The murder weapon was found on your narrowboat. 247 00:14:53,280 --> 00:14:54,566 Not guilty. 248 00:14:54,880 --> 00:14:58,089 We found this in the victim's mouth. 249 00:14:58,520 --> 00:15:00,841 A receipt from a jewellers in Birmingham. 250 00:15:01,400 --> 00:15:04,006 Owner says a man fitting your description 251 00:15:04,080 --> 00:15:06,651 picked up an order on behalf of Mr Barford a week ago. 252 00:15:06,720 --> 00:15:09,690 Yes, I did, and I gave it to Mr Barford as agreed. 253 00:15:09,760 --> 00:15:12,286 Only he didn't pay me the fee he promised. 254 00:15:12,520 --> 00:15:13,885 Ah, so that made you angry 255 00:15:13,960 --> 00:15:15,450 so you killed him? - No! 256 00:15:16,400 --> 00:15:18,880 I smashed that glass, yes, but I never harmed him. 257 00:15:19,520 --> 00:15:24,003 And as for that receipt, I gave it to Mr Barford with the package. 258 00:15:24,080 --> 00:15:27,482 What was in the package? - Said it was a necklace. 259 00:15:27,680 --> 00:15:29,091 And where is this necklace now? 260 00:15:29,160 --> 00:15:30,161 I told you! I... 261 00:15:31,360 --> 00:15:32,930 I gave it to Mr Barford! 262 00:15:34,400 --> 00:15:35,970 So, if you didn't kill him... 263 00:15:36,760 --> 00:15:40,207 how did your priest get covered in the victim’s blood? 264 00:15:42,520 --> 00:15:44,602 Tell you what, I'm in no rush. You sleep on it. 265 00:15:44,680 --> 00:15:45,522 Goodfellow! 266 00:15:47,080 --> 00:15:49,481 Yes, sir? — Take him to his cell. 267 00:15:52,840 --> 00:15:54,285 MAEVE GASPS - SID: Whoa, hey, hey! 268 00:15:54,600 --> 00:15:57,126 Hey, hey. It's alright, I'm here. Alright. 269 00:15:57,240 --> 00:15:58,526 SHE PANTS - OK. 270 00:15:58,640 --> 00:15:59,641 Sorry. 271 00:16:00,600 --> 00:16:02,887 Hey, don't be daft. Just a bad dream, that's all. 272 00:16:04,040 --> 00:16:05,849 Something got caught in the prop. 273 00:16:07,240 --> 00:16:09,288 I reached down to clear it out... 274 00:16:10,200 --> 00:16:12,521 but then his face floated to the surface. 275 00:16:13,080 --> 00:16:14,445 Whose? Mr Barfords? 276 00:16:15,000 --> 00:16:15,967 Dad's. 277 00:16:16,920 --> 00:16:19,730 He had... he had a noose round his neck. 278 00:16:21,880 --> 00:16:22,961 You don't think... 279 00:16:23,760 --> 00:16:24,682 What? 280 00:16:25,960 --> 00:16:27,803 Maybe he was defending himself? 281 00:16:28,800 --> 00:16:30,006 Well, what're you saying? 282 00:16:31,080 --> 00:16:34,004 We“, Hm and Ms M: Barium, they argued and... 283 00:16:34,560 --> 00:16:36,244 maybe Mr Barford attacked him. 284 00:16:37,400 --> 00:16:38,606 You think he did it? 285 00:16:39,480 --> 00:16:41,084 Well, not murder, but... 286 00:16:41,200 --> 00:16:44,522 He gave you a job. He gave us his blessing. 287 00:16:44,600 --> 00:16:45,487 I know. 288 00:16:45,760 --> 00:16:47,364 My father is no killer! 289 00:16:59,400 --> 00:17:02,051 As soon as we have concluded our investigations-- 290 00:17:02,080 --> 00:17:05,163 Do I need to remind you how much my husband did for this community? 291 00:17:05,280 --> 00:17:08,250 Without that factory-- - Rest assured, Mrs Barford 292 00:17:08,520 --> 00:17:10,204 justice will be served. 293 00:17:10,280 --> 00:17:11,850 I should hope so, Inspector. 294 00:17:15,440 --> 00:17:17,249 SID: Rhodesia's a beautiful country 295 00:17:17,320 --> 00:17:19,402 and the people there are amazing. 296 00:17:20,320 --> 00:17:22,129 It's just our lot I couldn't stand. 297 00:17:22,520 --> 00:17:23,567 In what way? 298 00:17:23,960 --> 00:17:24,961 I don't know... 299 00:17:25,640 --> 00:17:28,291 l always got bigger tips than the local chauffeurs. 300 00:17:29,080 --> 00:17:31,003 And it weren’t cos I was a better driver. 301 00:17:32,240 --> 00:17:34,811 And the way some of those toffs spoke to their servants... 302 00:17:34,960 --> 00:17:36,166 I thought it was bad here! 303 00:17:38,280 --> 00:17:40,851 You and Maeve... is it serious? 304 00:17:42,880 --> 00:17:44,166 I think so, yeah. 305 00:17:45,720 --> 00:17:47,085 I'm pleased for you. 306 00:17:48,120 --> 00:17:49,121 Good to see you, Sid. 307 00:17:50,200 --> 00:17:52,567 Right then, Mr Slow, don”: go too far. 308 00:17:52,840 --> 00:17:54,410 We might need to talk to you again. 309 00:18:02,160 --> 00:18:04,925 Your breakfast. From Mrs McCarthy. 310 00:18:05,040 --> 00:18:07,771 In that case, I'll savour every morsel. 311 00:18:08,480 --> 00:18:10,369 Don't suppose you got summat to wash it down with? 312 00:18:10,440 --> 00:18:11,885 Mm-hm. What happened in there? 313 00:18:12,280 --> 00:18:15,443 Inspector accused me of providin‘ a false alibi. 314 00:18:15,760 --> 00:18:16,602 Did you? 315 00:18:16,680 --> 00:18:20,048 An untrue word has never passed my lips, Father, you know that. 316 00:18:20,240 --> 00:18:21,241 Pat didn't do it. 317 00:18:22,080 --> 00:18:23,206 How do you know? 318 00:18:23,640 --> 00:18:25,563 I'll be ‘appy to help you, Father, only... 319 00:18:25,680 --> 00:18:28,490 HE RASPS I got this dry, tickly throat... 320 00:18:30,440 --> 00:18:32,727 I'll see you back at the Presbytery, Sid. 321 00:18:41,000 --> 00:18:43,128 BLIND ‘AHHY: Turned up at the barn in the early hours. 322 00:18:43,200 --> 00:18:45,851 Asked me to say we'd been drinkin' together all night. 323 00:18:46,000 --> 00:18:47,081 And you agreed? 324 00:18:47,680 --> 00:18:49,284 He'd do same for me. 325 00:18:50,200 --> 00:18:54,285 If the police prove you lied, you will be imprisoned for perjury. 326 00:18:54,720 --> 00:18:56,484 A friend in need, Father. 327 00:18:57,480 --> 00:18:59,960 And I knew right away Pat hadn't killed nobody. 328 00:19:00,440 --> 00:19:01,851 How can you be certain? 329 00:19:02,480 --> 00:19:03,970 His eyes. 330 00:19:05,880 --> 00:19:08,326 Not so different, you and me, what we been through. 331 00:19:09,160 --> 00:19:10,571 The Great War... - Mm. 332 00:19:12,440 --> 00:19:15,205 Both watched the life fade from another man's face. 333 00:19:16,360 --> 00:19:18,089 Smelt his last breath. 334 00:19:19,080 --> 00:19:20,127 That moment... 335 00:19:20,760 --> 00:19:22,922 It's why you found God, I reckon. 336 00:19:23,320 --> 00:19:24,765 Why I found drink. 337 00:19:26,680 --> 00:19:28,444 I'm aware of the injustice. 338 00:19:30,800 --> 00:19:33,644 For all its horrors, the war helped me to find peace. 339 00:19:34,640 --> 00:19:36,085 Robbed you of yours. 340 00:19:36,160 --> 00:19:38,845 One way or another, it changes you, that moment. 341 00:19:39,680 --> 00:19:43,241 That guilt. Changes your very bones. 342 00:19:43,360 --> 00:19:45,727 Casts a shadow across your soul. 343 00:19:45,800 --> 00:19:49,964 And that is why you should let God's light into your life. 344 00:19:50,080 --> 00:19:51,605 On that we differ, Father. 345 00:19:53,080 --> 00:19:54,286 \‘m saym‘ 346 00:19:55,640 --> 00:19:58,371 you might hide it from some people, that shadow... 347 00:19:59,160 --> 00:20:02,448 but not the rest of us, not them what knows how it feels. 348 00:20:06,120 --> 00:20:09,886 So, you looked into Pat's eyes... 349 00:20:10,280 --> 00:20:11,486 No shadow. 350 00:20:12,720 --> 00:20:15,087 Not sure if I've said this before, Harold... 351 00:20:16,520 --> 00:20:17,965 but you're a good man. 352 00:20:18,440 --> 00:20:20,522 How can you say that, Father? 353 00:20:21,600 --> 00:20:24,604 Things I've done... what these hands have done. 354 00:20:25,240 --> 00:20:27,163 They was only young lads. 355 00:20:28,400 --> 00:20:30,004 So were we, Harold. 356 00:20:31,120 --> 00:20:32,201 So were we. 357 00:20:33,720 --> 00:20:37,486 Find out who killed Mr Barford and get Pat out of there, Father. 358 00:20:37,640 --> 00:20:38,971 He don't deserve this. 359 00:20:49,600 --> 00:20:51,090 Thank you, Sergeant. 360 00:20:55,120 --> 00:20:56,645 Thought we might have a talk. 361 00:20:57,200 --> 00:21:00,966 Not really on speaking terms with The Man Upstairs, I'm afraid. 362 00:21:02,040 --> 00:21:04,088 Not since He took my Winifred. 363 00:21:05,520 --> 00:21:08,569 She was my warm summer breeze, Father, and He... 364 00:21:09,360 --> 00:21:10,885 He took her. 365 00:21:17,120 --> 00:21:19,282 I know Blind ‘Arry lied for you. 366 00:21:20,200 --> 00:21:24,046 I also know it won't be long before the police cotton on. 367 00:21:27,040 --> 00:21:28,201 ‘Arry won't tell. 368 00:21:28,600 --> 00:21:33,527 No, and if he tells lies for you under oath, he could be charged with perjury. 369 00:21:33,600 --> 00:21:35,602 What am I supposed to do, Father? 370 00:21:36,320 --> 00:21:37,242 Eh? 371 00:21:37,920 --> 00:21:42,244 I didn't kill Mr Barford, I swear on my Maeve‘s life. 372 00:21:43,640 --> 00:21:45,324 Tell me about this delivery. 373 00:21:46,280 --> 00:21:47,281 The truth. 374 00:21:50,600 --> 00:21:53,570 I bring Mr Barford's coal, for the factory. 375 00:21:53,880 --> 00:21:56,884 Only the last time, he asked me to do him a favour. 376 00:21:57,280 --> 00:21:59,282 Said to pick up this package from Birmingham 377 00:21:59,320 --> 00:22:01,607 and he'd give me an extra quid, but he refused to pay. 378 00:22:01,720 --> 00:22:02,607 Why? 379 00:22:03,080 --> 00:22:05,481 Cos he's as tight as a duck's bilge pump! 380 00:22:07,640 --> 00:22:09,210 It was a gold chain. 381 00:22:09,360 --> 00:22:12,045 Expensive. 24 carat. 382 00:22:13,200 --> 00:22:17,205 I took it to another jewellers and swapped it for a cheaper one... 383 00:22:17,920 --> 00:22:20,287 and pocketed the difference. I know, I know. 384 00:22:20,520 --> 00:22:24,764 But business is slow, the boat needs repairs and... 385 00:22:28,520 --> 00:22:30,807 Mr Barford took one look at it and knew what I'd done. 386 00:22:30,880 --> 00:22:32,245 I denied it, of course. 387 00:22:32,640 --> 00:22:36,008 Convinced myself that he should've paid me anyway, idiot that I am. 388 00:22:37,000 --> 00:22:38,650 That's why you got so drunk? 389 00:22:39,960 --> 00:22:42,327 You were angry with yourself, not with him. 390 00:22:43,680 --> 00:22:46,160 After you left Mr Barford's, where did you go? 391 00:22:47,320 --> 00:22:48,526 Well, to be honest... 392 00:22:49,360 --> 00:22:51,362 the rest of the night's a bit hazy, Father. 393 00:22:51,760 --> 00:22:53,285 I remember I took a kip somewhere. 394 00:22:54,160 --> 00:22:55,321 Outside? 395 00:22:56,320 --> 00:22:57,321 Inside. 396 00:22:58,320 --> 00:23:00,891 It was warm. There was a woman's voice... 397 00:23:01,000 --> 00:23:02,604 DOOR OPENS 398 00:23:04,000 --> 00:23:05,604 We haven't finished, Inspector. 399 00:23:05,720 --> 00:23:06,881 Yes, you have. 400 00:23:07,120 --> 00:23:09,248 We've got the results back from the priest. 401 00:23:09,320 --> 00:23:11,641 They confirm the blood type matches Mr Barford. 402 00:23:12,480 --> 00:23:14,847 We have motive, means and opportunity 403 00:23:14,880 --> 00:23:19,283 and you, Mr Lochlin, have a date with the gallows. 404 00:23:21,120 --> 00:23:22,565 Maybe we could break him out? 405 00:23:22,680 --> 00:23:25,126 Not sure a narrowboat's the perfect getaway vehicle. 406 00:23:26,600 --> 00:23:28,602 We could retrace his steps. 407 00:23:29,160 --> 00:23:31,003 Perhaps that would prove his innocence. 408 00:23:31,520 --> 00:23:35,286 Mrs M, Bunty, will you look after Maeve if Father Brown and l head back to the canal? 409 00:23:35,360 --> 00:23:37,010 Of course. No trouble at all. 410 00:23:37,080 --> 00:23:39,162 Absolutely. We'll keep a very close eye on her. 411 00:23:48,040 --> 00:23:49,565 SID: Not to hurry you, Father... 412 00:23:52,080 --> 00:23:54,606 It's late in the day, you've had a few drinks. 413 00:23:54,680 --> 00:23:56,603 SID: I think I can imagine what that feels like. 414 00:23:56,720 --> 00:24:02,250 You're tired but you're too ashamed to go home. Where do you go? 415 00:24:02,880 --> 00:24:03,847 Another boat? 416 00:24:04,200 --> 00:24:07,682 Sergeant Goodfellow said theirs were the only boats on this stretch. 417 00:24:08,040 --> 00:24:09,041 Back to the pub? 418 00:24:09,200 --> 00:24:10,201 You'd be seen. 419 00:24:10,880 --> 00:24:12,211 Only if he went in the bar. 420 00:24:12,440 --> 00:24:15,489 There's plenty of nooks and crannies in an old pub like The Miller's Thumb. 421 00:24:15,520 --> 00:24:18,285 Good point. I will investigate. 422 00:24:19,280 --> 00:24:22,329 You go to Barford's mill and talk to the women there. 423 00:24:22,480 --> 00:24:23,402 What for? 424 00:24:23,680 --> 00:24:25,728 Gossip spreads like wildfire in a factory. 425 00:24:26,680 --> 00:24:30,127 They might know someone else who had a motive to kill Mr Barford. 426 00:24:31,320 --> 00:24:34,961 Not being funny or anything, but why ain't I the one going to the pub? 427 00:24:36,520 --> 00:24:39,763 Sid, I never thought I'd hear you object to being sent 428 00:24:39,800 --> 00:24:41,529 to talk with a throng of women. 429 00:24:42,240 --> 00:24:44,811 Yeah, well. I'm spoken for now, so... 430 00:24:45,560 --> 00:24:46,721 I'll drink to that. 431 00:24:47,600 --> 00:24:49,921 Meet me at Barford House at midday. 432 00:25:11,960 --> 00:25:13,121 DOOR OPENS 433 00:25:13,760 --> 00:25:15,808 INDISTINCT CHATTER 434 00:25:18,440 --> 00:25:20,204 You scared the life out of me! 435 00:25:21,040 --> 00:25:22,610 What're you doing down here? 436 00:25:23,240 --> 00:25:25,891 Trying to save a man from the gallows. Father Brown. 437 00:25:26,760 --> 00:25:28,808 Polly Beavington. I work behind the bar. 438 00:25:31,600 --> 00:25:33,648 Looks like someone spent the night here? 439 00:25:33,720 --> 00:25:35,245 Look, you can't just come down here—— 440 00:25:35,320 --> 00:25:39,245 So, it wasn't you who gave Mr Lochlin this blanket? 441 00:25:39,640 --> 00:25:43,929 Only I couldn't help noticing the slight hint of scent on it. 442 00:25:46,840 --> 00:25:48,569 Why didn't you tell anyone? 443 00:25:50,160 --> 00:25:51,889 Mr Wilson, the landlord. 444 00:25:52,200 --> 00:25:54,521 He'd give me the sack if he knew I let someone kip down here. 445 00:25:55,280 --> 00:25:58,363 And for all I know, Pat could've snuck off during the night and come back. 446 00:25:58,440 --> 00:25:59,601 Doesn't prove anything. 447 00:26:00,240 --> 00:26:01,207 No. 448 00:26:01,520 --> 00:26:03,249 Why did you let him stay? 449 00:26:04,320 --> 00:26:06,561 He was in a state. Upset. 450 00:26:06,880 --> 00:26:09,804 Going on about how his missus would've been ashamed of him. 451 00:26:10,480 --> 00:26:12,164 I thought he should sleep it off. 452 00:26:13,800 --> 00:26:15,211 Please don't tell anyone. 453 00:26:16,040 --> 00:26:18,805 I've already lost my job at the factory. I need this. 454 00:26:18,960 --> 00:26:20,371 You worked at the factory? 455 00:26:20,600 --> 00:26:24,002 I know what you're thinking, but this had nothing to do with Mr Barford. 456 00:26:25,560 --> 00:26:27,528 Foreman reckoned I'd stolen some cloth. 457 00:26:27,600 --> 00:26:30,080 He had no proof but he dismissed me anyway. 458 00:26:30,680 --> 00:26:32,489 Did you complain to Mr Barford? 459 00:26:32,760 --> 00:26:35,764 He was the one who put a good word in for me with Mr Wilson. 460 00:26:35,960 --> 00:26:37,849 So I had no reason to wish him any harm. 461 00:26:39,720 --> 00:26:41,324 Now, do you mind? 462 00:26:48,120 --> 00:26:49,281 SHE SIGHS 463 00:26:49,800 --> 00:26:52,121 You alright? Need any help? 464 00:26:53,120 --> 00:26:54,087 I'm fine. 465 00:26:55,760 --> 00:26:57,888 You should go. I've got work to do. 466 00:27:07,160 --> 00:27:09,242 HORN BELLOWS 467 00:27:13,920 --> 00:27:15,524 Alright, ladies? 468 00:27:17,360 --> 00:27:18,646 Mind if I have a word? 469 00:27:19,240 --> 00:27:20,685 Ten o'clock tomorrow. 470 00:27:21,240 --> 00:27:22,446 I shall see you then. 471 00:27:26,000 --> 00:27:27,126 Forgive me, Father. 472 00:27:27,640 --> 00:27:31,565 So much to sort out. The funeral, the factory... 473 00:27:33,440 --> 00:27:35,124 No need to apologise. 474 00:27:35,400 --> 00:27:36,765 The factory is why I'm here. 475 00:27:38,240 --> 00:27:41,528 Did your husband ever mention Polly Beavington? 476 00:27:41,760 --> 00:27:42,602 Who? 477 00:27:43,000 --> 00:27:45,731 An ex-employee. She now works at The Miller's Thumb. 478 00:27:45,880 --> 00:27:46,927 I can't say I know her. 479 00:27:48,760 --> 00:27:49,807 She was dismissed. 480 00:27:50,320 --> 00:27:51,845 Must have been a good reason. 481 00:27:52,280 --> 00:27:55,090 Roger always talked about the workers as our family. 482 00:27:55,560 --> 00:27:59,087 He used to say, "Why have one child when you can have a hundred?" 483 00:28:02,200 --> 00:28:08,207 Erm, apparently, your husband helped find her a new job. 484 00:28:09,280 --> 00:28:14,684 Now you say it, I recall Roger mentioning one young lady who was giving him trouble. 485 00:28:15,200 --> 00:28:16,281 Perhaps it was her? 486 00:28:16,760 --> 00:28:17,602 Trouble? 487 00:28:17,680 --> 00:28:20,604 He was a handsome man, Father. It wasn't unknown... 488 00:28:21,560 --> 00:28:23,927 Yes. - A foolish infatuation on her part. 489 00:28:24,720 --> 00:28:29,009 I imagine Roger thought it preferable for her to find employment elsewhere. 490 00:28:29,760 --> 00:28:30,886 For her own sake. 491 00:28:31,600 --> 00:28:32,442 Ah! 492 00:28:44,240 --> 00:28:45,287 Any joy? 493 00:28:46,120 --> 00:28:49,488 A factory owner allows an employee to be dismissed 494 00:28:49,760 --> 00:28:52,161 and then helps her find employment elsewhere. 495 00:28:52,240 --> 00:28:53,924 Let me guess. Polly Beavington? 496 00:28:54,360 --> 00:28:59,002 Rumour is Polly and Mr Barford were seen "whispering in corners". 497 00:29:00,120 --> 00:29:01,690 What if they're having an affair? 498 00:29:02,040 --> 00:29:03,201 Tongues start wagging. 499 00:29:03,480 --> 00:29:04,606 Miss Beavington... 500 00:29:05,200 --> 00:29:07,168 there's something I'd like to discuss with you... 501 00:29:07,240 --> 00:29:09,527 S“): Mr Barford, worried his wife's gonna find out 502 00:29:09,600 --> 00:29:10,647 decides to get shot of her, 503 00:29:10,720 --> 00:29:11,767 Yes, Mr Barford. 504 00:29:12,720 --> 00:29:16,167 He finds her the job in the pub out of guilt. 505 00:29:16,760 --> 00:29:18,603 But hell hath no fury... 506 00:29:21,160 --> 00:29:22,082 It's possible. 507 00:29:23,280 --> 00:29:28,889 Polly could have killed Mr Barford and framed Pat by using his priest. 508 00:29:29,640 --> 00:29:30,801 Yeah, but why Pat? 509 00:29:31,680 --> 00:29:32,761 Opportunism. 510 00:29:33,160 --> 00:29:37,609 She knew he had no alibi, because he was asleep in the pub cellar. 511 00:29:39,520 --> 00:29:43,206 And he threatened Mr Barford in public. 512 00:29:43,880 --> 00:29:45,291 We should tell the police. 513 00:29:45,560 --> 00:29:47,483 We have no evidence. 514 00:29:48,040 --> 00:29:50,407 There's just something about her I don't trust, that's all. 515 00:29:50,520 --> 00:29:54,206 Why can't you just give her the benefit of the doubt, for Sid's sake? 516 00:29:54,280 --> 00:29:55,202 DOOR SLAMS 517 00:30:00,840 --> 00:30:01,762 Maeve? 518 00:30:04,880 --> 00:30:05,802 She's gone. 519 00:30:06,560 --> 00:30:08,722 What do you mean, she's gone? Gone where? 520 00:30:08,800 --> 00:30:09,767 Well, I don't know! 521 00:30:09,880 --> 00:30:12,724 But I promised to keep an eye on her so that's exactly what I'm going to do. 522 00:30:15,480 --> 00:30:18,165 BLIND 'ARRY SINGS INDISTINCTLY 523 00:30:18,360 --> 00:30:19,646 Afternoon, ‘Arry. 524 00:30:19,840 --> 00:30:21,524 ls it afternoon already? 525 00:30:23,080 --> 00:30:24,002 Oh... 526 00:30:24,080 --> 00:30:25,411 Bloomin‘ heck, ‘Arry! - Oh! 527 00:30:25,480 --> 00:30:26,891 You alright, love? - Oh, tip-top. 528 00:30:26,960 --> 00:30:29,361 Top notch. Jus‘ my bad knee playing up. 529 00:30:29,440 --> 00:30:32,410 POLLY: Yeah, yeah, that'll be it. - Would you like me to sing you a song? 530 00:30:32,720 --> 00:30:34,563 531 00:30:34,680 --> 00:30:36,045 And... And... 532 00:30:36,160 --> 00:30:38,845 533 00:30:39,000 --> 00:30:42,447 534 00:30:42,680 --> 00:30:47,561 You'd have seen him same as I 535 00:30:47,640 --> 00:30:49,210 536 00:30:49,320 --> 00:30:50,321 Here. 537 00:30:52,880 --> 00:30:54,928 FATHER BROWN: Ah, yes. I thought so. 538 00:30:56,880 --> 00:30:58,962 BLIND 'ARRY: Honestly, love, there's no need! 539 00:30:59,080 --> 00:31:00,366 POLLY: It's no bother. 540 00:31:06,480 --> 00:31:08,289 That's it. I'm calling the police! 541 00:31:08,360 --> 00:31:11,443 If you do that, you can tell them that you're pregnant with Roger Barford's child. 542 00:31:12,600 --> 00:31:13,567 You what? 543 00:31:14,040 --> 00:31:16,042 We've seen the letter from your doctor. 544 00:31:16,680 --> 00:31:18,728 SHE LAUGHS - What's so funny? 545 00:31:20,240 --> 00:31:22,846 Oh, you think I was sleeping with Mr Barford? 546 00:31:23,360 --> 00:31:24,407 Weren't you? 547 00:31:25,880 --> 00:31:27,245 He was my father! 548 00:31:30,040 --> 00:31:31,883 My deepest condolences. 549 00:31:32,960 --> 00:31:34,121 I've only known a few weeks. 550 00:31:35,200 --> 00:31:38,522 Was looking through my mum's things after she passed and I found her diary. 551 00:31:39,400 --> 00:31:42,324 Turns out she worked at the Barford factory before I was born. 552 00:31:43,640 --> 00:31:45,051 SID: Oh... I get it. 553 00:31:45,760 --> 00:31:48,969 So, you were angry with Mr Barford for abandoning your mother? 554 00:31:49,440 --> 00:31:50,965 He never knew I existed. 555 00:31:51,240 --> 00:31:52,924 My mum was already married. 556 00:31:53,240 --> 00:31:54,571 He was still a bachelor. 557 00:31:56,040 --> 00:31:59,442 She called what happened with Mr Barford her “month of madness." 558 00:32:01,040 --> 00:32:03,850 I only told him I was his daughter cos I was desperate. 559 00:32:04,800 --> 00:32:06,325 Got myself in trouble, see? 560 00:32:07,200 --> 00:32:08,611 Guess it runs in the family. 561 00:32:12,560 --> 00:32:14,722 Did Mr Barford give you a necklace? 562 00:32:15,600 --> 00:32:16,567 He tried. 563 00:32:17,760 --> 00:32:20,491 To say sorry he weren't gonna be a part of my life. 564 00:32:21,160 --> 00:32:22,685 He didn't want to upset the missus... 565 00:32:24,760 --> 00:32:27,809 ROGER: Georgia and I were never able to have children, and... 566 00:32:28,720 --> 00:32:30,051 For you and I to... 567 00:32:31,080 --> 00:32:33,048 I cannot be a father to you. 568 00:32:34,160 --> 00:32:36,208 I'm sorry. It would break her heart. 569 00:32:37,160 --> 00:32:38,446 You're very sweet... 570 00:32:39,720 --> 00:32:40,801 but I don't want it. 571 00:32:42,480 --> 00:32:45,882 I know it isn't the finest quality, there was a... misunderstanding 572 00:32:46,720 --> 00:32:48,688 but if you didn't wish to wear it, you could sell it. 573 00:32:48,880 --> 00:32:51,406 Buy what you need for the child. - It's not that. 574 00:32:52,080 --> 00:32:53,650 Feels wrong, that's all. 575 00:32:54,240 --> 00:32:55,366 I had a dad. 576 00:32:55,520 --> 00:32:57,921 He might not have been my blood but he was a good man. 577 00:32:58,200 --> 00:32:59,770 Anyway, you got me that job. 578 00:33:00,200 --> 00:33:02,601 It'll tide me over till the baby's father next shows up. 579 00:33:03,520 --> 00:33:05,124 I'll tell him and... 580 00:33:05,880 --> 00:33:08,042 Hopefully, he'll do the right thing. 581 00:33:08,720 --> 00:33:09,721 Very well. 582 00:33:10,760 --> 00:33:13,127 But if there is ever anything you need... 583 00:33:14,760 --> 00:33:17,127 If you gave back the necklace, where is it now? 584 00:33:17,280 --> 00:33:18,805 Your guess is as good as mine. 585 00:33:55,800 --> 00:33:57,689 MRS MCCARTHY: We turned around and she was gone! 586 00:33:57,760 --> 00:33:58,807 SID: Gone? Gone where? 587 00:33:59,000 --> 00:34:00,570 MRS MCCARTHY: Well, I don't know. 588 00:34:00,720 --> 00:34:03,963 Penelope went after her but I haven't seen either of them since. 589 00:34:04,360 --> 00:34:05,327 MAEVEI Sid! 590 00:34:05,560 --> 00:34:08,131 Where've you been? - I couldn't sit around doing nothing. 591 00:34:08,480 --> 00:34:10,528 I found a solicitor to take on father's case. 592 00:34:10,600 --> 00:34:13,080 Well, how are we gonna pay for that? - It's all sorted. 593 00:34:13,320 --> 00:34:14,367 I don’t understand. 594 00:34:14,680 --> 00:34:16,045 BUNTY: She sold this. 595 00:34:18,960 --> 00:34:19,927 Maeve? 596 00:34:20,160 --> 00:34:21,207 I found it. 597 00:34:21,520 --> 00:34:22,726 BUNTY: Tell the truth. 598 00:34:22,800 --> 00:34:24,450 Did your father give it to you? 599 00:34:24,600 --> 00:34:27,604 Or did you steal it from the corpse of Mr Barford yourself? 600 00:34:27,680 --> 00:34:28,567 Bunty! 601 00:34:31,280 --> 00:34:32,122 What have you done? 602 00:34:34,640 --> 00:34:36,369 Maeve, I didn't... - FATHER BROWN: Sid. 603 00:34:36,720 --> 00:34:38,006 I will talk to her. 604 00:34:44,240 --> 00:34:46,891 What? She had the necklace! 605 00:34:47,840 --> 00:34:52,289 Maeve is either covering for her father or she murdered Mr Barford herself. 606 00:35:02,600 --> 00:35:04,250 It was on the towpath. 607 00:35:06,960 --> 00:35:08,405 Why didn't you hand it in? 608 00:35:09,120 --> 00:35:10,167 It was near our boat. 609 00:35:11,680 --> 00:35:13,523 I knew if the police found out about it 610 00:35:13,600 --> 00:35:15,762 they'd use it as more evidence against me dad. 611 00:35:17,440 --> 00:35:20,171 Can't believe the man I love thinks I'm a murderer. 612 00:35:23,240 --> 00:35:26,608 You are angry at Sid because he didn't trust you 613 00:35:27,560 --> 00:35:29,961 yet you kept the necklace a secret. 614 00:35:30,520 --> 00:35:32,682 Cos I knew he'd get the wrong idea. 615 00:35:34,720 --> 00:35:37,485 If you love someone, trust works both ways. 616 00:35:38,480 --> 00:35:40,130 How do I know if he loves me? 617 00:35:41,240 --> 00:35:45,211 Maybe he just feels sorry for me. Maybe he's frightened to be alone. 618 00:35:46,640 --> 00:35:49,120 Maybe he's never been in love before. 619 00:35:49,480 --> 00:35:50,925 And yet he sees one necklace 620 00:35:50,960 --> 00:35:53,167 and he jumps to the same conclusion as that posh cow. 621 00:35:54,800 --> 00:35:57,167 He's just as bad as everyone else. 622 00:35:57,800 --> 00:35:59,609 Thinks cos we live on water, we must be scum. 623 00:36:00,440 --> 00:36:02,761 Maybe I should've handed the necklace in. 624 00:36:03,680 --> 00:36:05,045 But I was scared. 625 00:36:07,120 --> 00:36:09,646 And it's easier to do the right thing 626 00:36:09,720 --> 00:36:12,769 when you don't spend your life scraping together every penny 627 00:36:12,840 --> 00:36:14,080 just to buy bread. 628 00:36:16,720 --> 00:36:19,087 Sorry, Father, I'd rather be alone. 629 00:36:22,480 --> 00:36:23,561 What about Sid? 630 00:36:25,240 --> 00:36:27,891 He's probably already on the telephone to the police. 631 00:36:39,800 --> 00:36:40,961 BICYCLE BELL RINGS 632 00:36:41,960 --> 00:36:44,486 There really is no need to keep checking on me, Father. 633 00:36:45,040 --> 00:36:46,690 I have a question, that is all. 634 00:36:46,960 --> 00:36:47,882 Go on. 635 00:36:48,040 --> 00:36:50,725 Why did you not telephone the police? - When? 636 00:36:51,520 --> 00:36:53,761 You said Mr Lochlin argued with your husband 637 00:36:53,840 --> 00:36:58,243 then shortly afterwards, your husband left the house and never returned. 638 00:36:58,360 --> 00:36:59,850 Yes, but-- 639 00:36:59,960 --> 00:37:05,364 Mr Lochlin returned later, shouting and demanding to be let in. 640 00:37:06,520 --> 00:37:09,171 You were alone and vulnerable. 641 00:37:10,160 --> 00:37:13,482 I thought... if I ignored him, he would go away. 642 00:37:14,720 --> 00:37:16,961 You told me he was frightening. 643 00:37:17,920 --> 00:37:20,605 You must have heard the sound of glass smashing. 644 00:37:21,000 --> 00:37:24,049 Did you not think he was trying to gain entry via a window? 645 00:37:24,480 --> 00:37:26,960 That perhaps you were in danger? 646 00:37:28,680 --> 00:37:30,250 The thought never occurred to me. 647 00:37:32,240 --> 00:37:34,049 Perhaps because you weren't here. 648 00:37:35,960 --> 00:37:37,962 You weren't here, were you? 649 00:37:38,960 --> 00:37:41,645 Of course I was. I was at home all night. 650 00:37:42,440 --> 00:37:43,327 I wonder... 651 00:37:45,760 --> 00:37:49,481 If your husband was murdered in an argument over money 652 00:37:50,640 --> 00:37:53,405 why did his attacker throw away the gold chain? 653 00:37:55,200 --> 00:37:56,167 No... 654 00:37:57,400 --> 00:37:59,004 this was a crime of passion. 655 00:38:00,200 --> 00:38:01,326 A crime of jealousy. 656 00:38:01,640 --> 00:38:03,483 That girl you mentioned. 657 00:38:04,120 --> 00:38:05,360 It must have been her! 658 00:38:06,560 --> 00:38:11,566 You must have heard the rumours circulating about your husband and Miss Beavington? 659 00:38:13,000 --> 00:38:17,562 Then when you found the receipt for the necklace, that was the final straw. 660 00:38:23,000 --> 00:38:24,161 I have to go out. 661 00:38:24,440 --> 00:38:25,521 At this hour? 662 00:38:26,520 --> 00:38:28,170 Business to attend to. 663 00:38:29,160 --> 00:38:30,241 I won't be long. 664 00:38:50,560 --> 00:38:52,005 FATHER BROWN: So you followed him. 665 00:38:52,600 --> 00:38:56,650 And saw him with Miss Beavington, which confirmed your suspicions. 666 00:38:56,720 --> 00:38:57,642 No. 667 00:39:02,920 --> 00:39:07,005 And then, on the way home, you passed the narrowboat. 668 00:39:07,920 --> 00:39:09,206 Saw the priest... 669 00:39:10,200 --> 00:39:11,770 and a chance for revenge. 670 00:39:23,640 --> 00:39:26,371 Then you framed Mr Lochlin... 671 00:39:26,440 --> 00:39:28,090 I have been punished enough! 672 00:39:28,640 --> 00:39:30,369 God will decide that. 673 00:39:30,440 --> 00:39:32,681 No! He deserved it. 674 00:39:33,760 --> 00:39:35,285 He was an adulterer. 675 00:39:35,600 --> 00:39:36,886 I was his wife! 676 00:39:37,480 --> 00:39:40,324 And, what... just because I couldn't give him children 677 00:39:40,400 --> 00:39:43,688 he started carrying on with a girl young enough to be his daughter! 678 00:39:44,320 --> 00:39:45,606 It's disgusting! 679 00:39:46,520 --> 00:39:47,806 She is his daughter. 680 00:39:49,520 --> 00:39:50,567 Don't be ridiculous! 681 00:39:51,320 --> 00:39:55,405 Your husband had a brief relationship with Miss Beavington's mother 682 00:39:55,720 --> 00:39:56,926 before you were married. 683 00:39:57,120 --> 00:39:58,406 That is impossible. 684 00:39:58,600 --> 00:40:02,082 He was unaware of his daughter's existence until recently. 685 00:40:02,520 --> 00:40:04,170 He wasn't having an affair with her. 686 00:40:04,400 --> 00:40:06,448 He was simply trying to help her. 687 00:40:06,520 --> 00:40:10,286 He did not tell you because he did not want to hurt you. 688 00:40:10,760 --> 00:40:12,364 You're... you're lying. 689 00:40:15,760 --> 00:40:20,402 He had the child that you two so desperately desired. 690 00:40:21,960 --> 00:40:24,361 But he loved you too much to put you through that. 691 00:40:25,200 --> 00:40:26,690 So he sent her away. 692 00:40:28,280 --> 00:40:29,247 But... 693 00:40:30,320 --> 00:40:31,242 I thought... 694 00:40:32,800 --> 00:40:33,881 He loved you... 695 00:40:35,640 --> 00:40:39,440 and God still loves you, despite what you have done. 696 00:40:43,760 --> 00:40:44,886 What do I do? 697 00:40:45,280 --> 00:40:46,281 Repent. 698 00:40:46,920 --> 00:40:50,129 Seek forgiveness, tell the truth 699 00:40:51,080 --> 00:40:53,560 or you will have more blood on your hands. 700 00:41:09,200 --> 00:41:10,281 You going somewhere? 701 00:41:11,160 --> 00:41:14,448 Headed back up north, see if I can pick up another load. 702 00:41:14,600 --> 00:41:15,487 By yourself? 703 00:41:16,160 --> 00:41:17,161 Need the money. 704 00:41:17,600 --> 00:41:19,523 What I made selling that necklace won”: last long. 705 00:41:19,760 --> 00:41:21,603 What if I told you you don't need a solicitor? 706 00:41:21,760 --> 00:41:23,444 I am not letting my father rot... 707 00:41:23,520 --> 00:41:25,090 He's out. He's free. 708 00:41:25,840 --> 00:41:26,966 SHE LAUGHS 709 00:41:27,640 --> 00:41:28,482 oh, my! 710 00:41:29,440 --> 00:41:30,965 Thank the Lord! 711 00:41:33,640 --> 00:41:35,449 Well, thank Father Brown, to be precise. 712 00:41:36,960 --> 00:41:38,200 I never doubted you. 713 00:41:38,560 --> 00:41:40,927 I was just... confused. 714 00:41:42,040 --> 00:41:45,249 And I've been wracking my brains thinking how to show you how I feel... 715 00:41:46,000 --> 00:41:46,967 well... 716 00:41:47,600 --> 00:41:49,250 Sid... - No, just listen. 717 00:41:49,960 --> 00:41:51,291 I've always had itchy feet. 718 00:41:51,800 --> 00:41:55,805 Alright? I've never settled for long, anywhere, with, well, anyone. 719 00:41:56,280 --> 00:41:57,406 Always looking for the escape. 720 00:41:57,480 --> 00:42:00,404 That's probably why I get myself into so much trouble, but with you... 721 00:42:02,520 --> 00:42:05,524 we can travel anywhere we want in this 722 00:42:06,760 --> 00:42:08,569 and as long as you're by my side... 723 00:42:09,760 --> 00:42:11,046 it'll always feel like home. 724 00:42:13,000 --> 00:42:13,887 Se... 725 00:42:15,640 --> 00:42:16,721 Maeve Lochlin... 726 00:42:18,480 --> 00:42:19,641 will you-- - No. 727 00:42:19,720 --> 00:42:20,642 No, thank you. 728 00:42:20,760 --> 00:42:22,603 THEY LAUGH - Not yet, anyway. 729 00:42:23,560 --> 00:42:26,643 But you are a wonderful man, Sidney Carter. 730 00:42:26,680 --> 00:42:28,762 But we're only just getting to know each other. 731 00:42:29,320 --> 00:42:30,446 And what's the rush? 732 00:42:31,000 --> 00:42:33,082 Can't we just see where the water takes us? 733 00:42:34,600 --> 00:42:35,681 You forgive me then? 734 00:42:38,320 --> 00:42:41,164 Can we really not persuade you to stay a few more days? 735 00:42:41,200 --> 00:42:42,611 We been idle long enough. 736 00:42:42,840 --> 00:42:44,763 We need to get cargo on her and get moving. 737 00:42:45,640 --> 00:42:47,642 Drop in next time you're passing. 738 00:42:47,720 --> 00:42:49,051 You have my word, Father. 739 00:42:49,120 --> 00:42:53,842 Oh, and if ever you need free passage on the waterways, you only need to ask. 740 00:42:55,600 --> 00:42:56,840 Always a pleasure, ‘Arry. 741 00:42:56,920 --> 00:42:58,251 You take care now, Pat. 742 00:42:59,240 --> 00:43:00,366 PAT GROANS 743 00:43:02,360 --> 00:43:04,124 Maeve, I'm sorry. 744 00:43:04,720 --> 00:43:06,529 I was an utter fool. 745 00:43:07,080 --> 00:43:10,641 I should know that Sid wouldn't give his heart to someone who doesn't deserve it. 746 00:43:10,760 --> 00:43:13,411 You were looking out for a friend. I respect that. 747 00:43:14,200 --> 00:43:16,362 Right... - Oh, and you. 748 00:43:17,000 --> 00:43:20,482 You two, if you go and get married somewhere without inviting Mrs M 749 00:43:20,560 --> 00:43:23,040 she will hunt you to the ends of the Earth. 750 00:43:23,240 --> 00:43:24,366 Point taken. 751 00:43:24,720 --> 00:43:25,926 Here, don't get into any mischief! 752 00:43:26,440 --> 00:43:27,646 Where's the fun in that? 753 00:43:29,040 --> 00:43:30,041 Father... 754 00:43:32,680 --> 00:43:35,809 Go. Be happy. You deserve it. 755 00:43:36,640 --> 00:43:39,849 And there's always a home here if you need it, for both of you. 756 00:43:40,880 --> 00:43:41,847 Thanks, Father. 757 00:43:43,160 --> 00:43:44,047 For everything. 758 00:44:00,160 --> 00:44:01,685 Young love, eh? 759 00:44:03,040 --> 00:44:05,964 Don't you even think about it, Harold Slow.