1 00:00:12,320 --> 00:00:18,646 CHOIR SINGS: 2 00:00:19,520 --> 00:00:25,084 3 00:00:28,160 --> 00:00:30,401 This seems a bit snug, Mrs McCarthy. 4 00:00:31,160 --> 00:00:33,606 There. That wasn't so difficult now, was it? 5 00:00:34,040 --> 00:00:36,964 Ahem. I just wanted to wish you all the best. 6 00:00:37,520 --> 00:00:39,170 And I will be praying for you. 7 00:00:39,280 --> 00:00:41,806 BARBARA: Thank you, Father. We'll need it. 8 00:00:42,320 --> 00:00:43,560 LAWRENCE: Ah, Kembleford! 9 00:00:43,640 --> 00:00:46,291 I have to say, how brave of you all to come back after last year. 10 00:00:46,520 --> 00:00:47,567 Well done, you! 11 00:00:48,200 --> 00:00:51,363 Huh. We got the lowest marks in the history of the competition. 12 00:00:52,320 --> 00:00:55,244 We've been working very hard since then, I can assure you. 13 00:00:55,440 --> 00:00:57,283 As have the Hambleston Harmonisers. 14 00:00:57,880 --> 00:01:00,884 We might be reigning champions, but one can't rest on one's laurels. 15 00:01:01,600 --> 00:01:02,522 Break a leg. 16 00:01:06,160 --> 00:01:09,881 Well, I think you are going to be marvellous. 17 00:01:10,240 --> 00:01:12,368 DISTANT ORGAN PLAYS 18 00:01:14,360 --> 00:01:16,442 ORGAN PLAYS 19 00:01:31,800 --> 00:01:34,087 Thank you to The Salperton Songbirds! 20 00:01:34,800 --> 00:01:39,010 Next, ladies and gentlemen, we have The Kembleford Choristers. 21 00:01:49,880 --> 00:01:55,444 22 00:01:55,520 --> 00:02:01,050 23 00:02:01,640 --> 00:02:06,640 24 00:02:13,520 --> 00:02:18,082 25 00:02:19,280 --> 00:02:24,684 26 00:02:25,040 --> 00:02:34,802 27 00:02:37,440 --> 00:02:40,011 ORGAN STOPS - APPLAUSE 28 00:02:58,680 --> 00:02:59,920 The moment of truth. 29 00:03:00,800 --> 00:03:06,489 Which three of our Gloucestershire entrants will be progressing to the Grand Final 30 00:03:06,880 --> 00:03:09,406 of the Three Counties Choir Competition 31 00:03:09,760 --> 00:03:14,163 to be held here in Worcester Cathedral next weekend? 32 00:03:15,160 --> 00:03:18,846 Whatever happens, you have done Kembleford proud. 33 00:03:18,920 --> 00:03:19,762 Hear, hear. 34 00:03:21,520 --> 00:03:24,330 The three Gloucestershire finalists are... 35 00:03:27,800 --> 00:03:29,040 Shepherd Magna. 36 00:03:35,480 --> 00:03:39,690 Last year's champions, The Hambleston Harmonisers... 37 00:03:45,120 --> 00:03:47,771 And last but not least... 38 00:04:29,680 --> 00:04:32,684 I still can't believe you came back all this way just for the final. 39 00:04:32,920 --> 00:04:35,321 Mrs M would never have forgiven me if I'd missed it. 40 00:04:36,240 --> 00:04:37,969 I've never seen her in such a tizz. 41 00:04:38,240 --> 00:04:39,605 You are a good friend. 42 00:04:39,840 --> 00:04:44,528 Fortunately, Monty had some business in London and the timing was perfect. 43 00:04:44,880 --> 00:04:48,680 Now, not so bad, if I say so myself. 44 00:04:48,720 --> 00:04:49,607 Indeed. 45 00:04:49,720 --> 00:04:52,530 And I'm not the greatest admirer of the humble omnibus. 46 00:04:52,920 --> 00:04:55,287 In fact, perhaps we should take your car? 47 00:04:55,560 --> 00:04:59,406 Oh, you know perfectly well that Mrs M wants us all to travel together. 48 00:04:59,800 --> 00:05:04,522 She's terrified that something bad will happen if she lets us out of her sight. 49 00:05:04,800 --> 00:05:06,131 I'm sure you're right. 50 00:05:06,680 --> 00:05:10,480 And for her sake, I shall rough it just this once. 51 00:05:10,560 --> 00:05:11,482 THEY LAUGH 52 00:05:11,520 --> 00:05:13,170 MRS MCCARTHY: Ah! There you are! 53 00:05:13,520 --> 00:05:15,124 You excited about your big day? 54 00:05:15,960 --> 00:05:17,689 Exasperated, more like! 55 00:05:19,440 --> 00:05:21,363 Harriet Whitley has dropped out. 56 00:05:21,720 --> 00:05:23,484 Dropped out? Why? 57 00:05:23,800 --> 00:05:27,441 She claims to have picked up a stomach bug and says she can't get out of bed. 58 00:05:28,160 --> 00:05:31,767 The rules state clearly that each choir must have six members. 59 00:05:31,840 --> 00:05:33,080 Three men and three women. 60 00:05:33,120 --> 00:05:34,087 What will you do? 61 00:05:35,760 --> 00:05:36,966 Well, don't look at me. 62 00:05:37,080 --> 00:05:40,880 My music teacher once paid me to bunk off on the day of the school concert. 63 00:05:40,960 --> 00:05:43,884 She said that my soprano could be used as an offensive weapon. 64 00:05:43,960 --> 00:05:45,246 THEY CHUCKLE 65 00:05:46,000 --> 00:05:47,081 No! 66 00:05:59,640 --> 00:06:01,369 PHONES RING - KNOCK ON DOOR 67 00:06:02,240 --> 00:06:04,129 Right then, sir, I'm going. 68 00:06:04,840 --> 00:06:07,207 Going? - Yes, sir, my afternoon off. 69 00:06:07,640 --> 00:06:08,721 Afternoon off? 70 00:06:08,840 --> 00:06:11,810 For the choir competition, sir. I did tell you. 71 00:06:12,240 --> 00:06:13,401 On several occasions. 72 00:06:13,520 --> 00:06:14,487 What time is it? 73 00:06:15,240 --> 00:06:17,561 Uh... just gone quarter to twelve, sir. 74 00:06:21,720 --> 00:06:22,960 Is there a problem, sir? 75 00:06:24,760 --> 00:06:28,048 My daughter's performing in the competition with her youth choir. 76 00:06:28,960 --> 00:06:30,405 How exciting for her. 77 00:06:30,600 --> 00:06:31,601 Isn't it just? 78 00:06:32,280 --> 00:06:34,408 That's why I promised the wife, under pain of death 79 00:06:34,440 --> 00:06:36,169 that I'd be back in time to go with them. 80 00:06:36,240 --> 00:06:38,766 Only it slipped my mind, what with all these burglaries. 81 00:06:38,880 --> 00:06:41,963 I'm sure she'll understand, sir. You know, duty calls, and all that. 82 00:06:43,240 --> 00:06:44,321 Understand? 83 00:06:44,720 --> 00:06:47,530 I'll be in the doghouse so long, I'll have to get the postman 84 00:06:47,560 --> 00:06:49,244 to start delivering my mail there! 85 00:06:49,600 --> 00:06:53,525 Well, you could come with us on the bus, sir. There's bound to be a spare seat. 86 00:06:54,360 --> 00:06:55,521 Are you sure there's room? 87 00:06:55,760 --> 00:06:58,525 Well, the more the merrier, sir, you know! GOODFELLOW CHUCKLES 88 00:06:58,760 --> 00:07:02,207 You might have to put up with us practising some of our songs, but, well... 89 00:07:03,080 --> 00:07:04,445 That's alright, Goodfellow. 90 00:07:04,760 --> 00:07:07,161 I knew I wouldn't escape punishment entirely. 91 00:07:12,600 --> 00:07:14,602 No doubt they will be here soon. 92 00:07:16,120 --> 00:07:19,329 When I was choir leader, I'd instruct everyone to be here 93 00:07:19,360 --> 00:07:20,725 at least ten minutes early. 94 00:07:21,120 --> 00:07:24,681 Well, I am choir leader now and I'm sure they are on their way. 95 00:07:25,600 --> 00:07:26,601 Now, there they are. 96 00:07:26,720 --> 00:07:28,131 My apologies, Mrs McCarthy. 97 00:07:30,280 --> 00:07:31,202 Where have you been? 98 00:07:31,320 --> 00:07:33,084 Sorry, Mother. - My fault. 99 00:07:33,120 --> 00:07:36,044 I wanted to show Nicholas some hotel brochures for the honeymoon. 100 00:07:36,120 --> 00:07:37,804 Waste of money in my opinion. 101 00:07:38,560 --> 00:07:41,404 My Henry and I made do with a slap-up meal at the Red Lion. 102 00:07:41,480 --> 00:07:44,131 He was back at the factory next morning. - Yes, well... 103 00:07:44,280 --> 00:07:45,850 Audrey deserves the best. 104 00:07:47,040 --> 00:07:49,327 Setting up home together isn't cheap, ya know? 105 00:07:49,400 --> 00:07:54,406 But as you're friends, I'll give you a special discount on our bumper pack 106 00:07:54,440 --> 00:07:55,601 of cleaning products. 107 00:07:55,680 --> 00:07:59,162 It has every ting you need for a sparkling home! 108 00:07:59,400 --> 00:08:01,971 Well, we'll definitely think about it, Wesley. Promise. 109 00:08:02,680 --> 00:08:04,330 I already have everything we need 110 00:08:04,360 --> 00:08:08,160 and the soap he sold me last week left stains all over my basin. 111 00:08:08,400 --> 00:08:10,164 No, that can't be right. 112 00:08:10,240 --> 00:08:12,561 My products are top of the range! 113 00:08:12,720 --> 00:08:16,122 Afternoon. I hope you don't mind, I offered the Inspector a lift. 114 00:08:17,320 --> 00:08:18,924 Why ever would I mind? 115 00:08:19,120 --> 00:08:20,121 Hello, everyone. 116 00:08:22,160 --> 00:08:23,400 Mr Summerton. 117 00:08:23,520 --> 00:08:26,205 Inspector. Good to see you again. 118 00:08:28,840 --> 00:08:30,524 Oh, Audrey! 119 00:08:31,280 --> 00:08:32,486 These are for you. 120 00:08:32,560 --> 00:08:34,847 They were left on the presbytery doorstep. 121 00:08:35,680 --> 00:08:36,761 HE SNEEZES 122 00:08:37,960 --> 00:08:40,122 Did I mention that I hate buses? 123 00:08:40,240 --> 00:08:41,765 Who's been sending you flowers? 124 00:08:42,600 --> 00:08:46,127 They're from the children in my class, silly. To wish me good luck. 125 00:08:46,760 --> 00:08:49,161 Now that everyone is here... 126 00:08:49,520 --> 00:08:52,091 I have a very important announcement to make. 127 00:08:52,640 --> 00:08:57,248 We have received news from Canon Fox that the winner of the competition 128 00:08:58,080 --> 00:09:02,688 will get to perform at this year's Royal Variety Performance 129 00:09:02,760 --> 00:09:08,403 at the London Coliseum in front of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth! 130 00:09:09,320 --> 00:09:11,971 Now, there will be a lot of press there today 131 00:09:12,240 --> 00:09:16,450 so I beg you, on your best behaviour, all of you. 132 00:09:16,560 --> 00:09:18,244 Whenever are we not, Mrs M? 133 00:09:20,120 --> 00:09:23,249 Alright, Derek, we're ready to go. - Right you are. 134 00:09:24,240 --> 00:09:25,241 ENGINE STARTS 135 00:09:31,760 --> 00:09:32,647 Mm... 136 00:09:33,640 --> 00:09:35,324 Mm. Help yourself, sir. 137 00:09:36,120 --> 00:09:37,485 No, thank you, Goodfellow. 138 00:09:37,800 --> 00:09:41,043 I know what fate awaits me when I see my wife and daughter in Worcester. 139 00:09:41,120 --> 00:09:44,761 I don't want my last meal to be a stale, half-eaten teacake. 140 00:09:45,160 --> 00:09:49,484 Now, I want you all back in the bus in five minutes! 141 00:09:50,600 --> 00:09:51,567 SHE SNIFFS 142 00:09:52,280 --> 00:09:54,248 What have I said to you about smoking? 143 00:09:54,520 --> 00:09:57,205 You two need to take care of your voices! 144 00:09:57,280 --> 00:09:58,406 Sorry, Mrs McCarthy. 145 00:09:59,080 --> 00:10:02,687 I've been smoking since I was knee-high to a grasshopper, Mrs McCarthy. 146 00:10:03,040 --> 00:10:05,122 One more's not going to make any difference. 147 00:10:06,360 --> 00:10:10,570 Uh... I wanted to have a word about our robes. 148 00:10:11,200 --> 00:10:13,601 Did you see what Hambleston were wearing last week? 149 00:10:14,160 --> 00:10:16,925 I don't wish to look like anybody's impoverished cousin. 150 00:10:18,200 --> 00:10:22,330 Lawrence Ashton is chaplain at HMP Sonning. 151 00:10:22,560 --> 00:10:27,566 Now, he has a whole prison full of ladies with nothing better to do 152 00:10:27,600 --> 00:10:28,761 than make robes for him. 153 00:10:29,200 --> 00:10:33,000 Whereas I, on the other hand, had to sew all the robes myself. 154 00:10:33,600 --> 00:10:36,251 And that's very much appreciated. 155 00:10:36,600 --> 00:10:39,649 But, if by some miracle we were to win 156 00:10:40,000 --> 00:10:44,642 we might wish to improve our choral wear prior to performing for the Queen. 157 00:10:44,800 --> 00:10:48,168 Yes, well, we'll cross that bridge when we come to it. 158 00:10:49,880 --> 00:10:51,848 Does anyone know who's in there? 159 00:10:51,960 --> 00:10:54,042 Because they're taking an age. - Did you knock? 160 00:10:54,120 --> 00:10:55,849 Yes, but no-one answered. - Oh. 161 00:10:56,800 --> 00:10:58,006 WOMAN CRIES - DISTANT THUD 162 00:11:01,560 --> 00:11:02,686 Anybody in there? 163 00:11:04,080 --> 00:11:05,570 Goodfellow, barge this door down. 164 00:11:05,880 --> 00:11:06,847 Let me try. 165 00:11:09,000 --> 00:11:11,924 I've got a new hypothesis about the Kembleford burglar. 166 00:11:12,080 --> 00:11:13,047 LOCK CLICKS 167 00:11:20,480 --> 00:11:22,323 MALLORY: And you've no memory of what happened? 168 00:11:22,360 --> 00:11:23,361 AUDREY: Not really. 169 00:11:23,680 --> 00:11:25,728 I thought I heard something outside the window 170 00:11:25,760 --> 00:11:27,922 so I opened it to take a look, and the next thing I remember 171 00:11:27,960 --> 00:11:29,564 is all of you standing above me. 172 00:11:29,680 --> 00:11:31,967 Do you think it's possible that you just fainted? 173 00:11:32,720 --> 00:11:34,848 Maybe. I don't know. 174 00:11:34,920 --> 00:11:36,126 It's all so embarrassing! 175 00:11:36,240 --> 00:11:38,891 We should get you checked out. - Oh, no, I'm fine, really. 176 00:11:39,000 --> 00:11:40,650 Right, come along, come along! 177 00:11:40,720 --> 00:11:42,848 We don't want to be late, do we? 178 00:11:43,480 --> 00:11:45,528 Excuse me. Cigarette? 179 00:11:49,640 --> 00:11:52,211 Good, now we're all here. 180 00:11:52,320 --> 00:11:53,401 HORN BEEPS 181 00:11:53,840 --> 00:11:55,604 CAR APPROACHES 182 00:11:59,760 --> 00:12:00,682 HORN BEEPS 183 00:12:02,960 --> 00:12:05,486 Derek, let us be on our way. 184 00:12:06,600 --> 00:12:07,931 ENGINE SPUTTERS 185 00:12:08,840 --> 00:12:10,171 ENGINE SPUTTERS 186 00:12:13,440 --> 00:12:14,930 ENGINE ROARS 187 00:12:26,880 --> 00:12:28,530 COW MOOS 188 00:12:29,560 --> 00:12:33,451 THEY SING: 189 00:12:34,000 --> 00:12:38,289 190 00:12:38,360 --> 00:12:42,206 191 00:12:42,440 --> 00:12:46,126 192 00:12:46,200 --> 00:12:47,201 ENGINE POPS 193 00:12:48,880 --> 00:12:50,086 ENGINE POPS 194 00:12:51,440 --> 00:12:54,410 INDISTINCT MURMURS 195 00:13:01,120 --> 00:13:03,088 The fuel pipe has been punctured. 196 00:13:03,320 --> 00:13:05,049 How can it be punctured? 197 00:13:05,400 --> 00:13:07,164 Something could've kicked up off the road. 198 00:13:07,800 --> 00:13:08,961 If not that, then-- 199 00:13:09,040 --> 00:13:10,929 The Hambleston Harmonisers! 200 00:13:11,080 --> 00:13:13,401 They were there! - Oh, come on, Mrs M. 201 00:13:13,760 --> 00:13:15,967 You honestly think they'd stoop to sabotage? 202 00:13:16,640 --> 00:13:19,007 No, I suppose not. - Can you fix it? 203 00:13:19,360 --> 00:13:21,203 Not without a replacement part. 204 00:13:21,560 --> 00:13:24,484 The pressure's too high on that side of the fuel inlet for us to tape it up. 205 00:13:24,960 --> 00:13:27,361 We wouldn't even make it to the next village, let alone Worcester. 206 00:13:27,400 --> 00:13:28,526 You all wait here. 207 00:13:28,600 --> 00:13:32,047 Goodfellow and I will walk along the road until we find a house with a telephone. 208 00:13:32,120 --> 00:13:35,010 We'll call for a mechanic and-- - And how long is that going to take? 209 00:13:35,200 --> 00:13:38,090 I wanted to be in Worcester by four o'clock! 210 00:13:38,160 --> 00:13:39,685 There is another solution. 211 00:13:40,120 --> 00:13:43,681 We could we leave the coach and the driver here and walk to Lower Swaddling. 212 00:13:44,040 --> 00:13:47,601 It can't be more than two miles, and it's a stop on the Worcester line 213 00:13:47,760 --> 00:13:49,489 then we could catch a train the rest of the way. 214 00:13:49,560 --> 00:13:53,849 Yes! Now, everyone gather up your music and the hampers... 215 00:13:54,120 --> 00:13:55,246 Look at me, Father! 216 00:13:55,320 --> 00:13:57,288 A couple of miles? In these shoes? 217 00:13:58,240 --> 00:13:59,082 Er... 218 00:14:01,920 --> 00:14:04,002 I told you we should have brought your car! 219 00:14:18,440 --> 00:14:22,570 My point is, Father, that cleanliness is next to godliness, am I right? 220 00:14:22,720 --> 00:14:27,567 And an official endorsement from the church would be doing me a massive favour. 221 00:14:28,320 --> 00:14:30,084 Well, I'll certainly consider it. 222 00:14:30,200 --> 00:14:31,326 That's all I ask. 223 00:14:32,840 --> 00:14:34,968 I didn't like to say anything in front of Mrs M 224 00:14:35,040 --> 00:14:39,648 as she's in enough of a flap already, but I do think the coach was sabotaged. 225 00:14:39,720 --> 00:14:42,724 The fuel pipe looked like it had been sawn through with a knife. 226 00:14:42,880 --> 00:14:44,723 But why would anyone want to do that? 227 00:14:44,840 --> 00:14:46,410 To stop us getting to Worcester. 228 00:14:46,480 --> 00:14:48,403 Take out the competition. 229 00:14:48,920 --> 00:14:52,049 Perhaps the same person was responsible for what happened to Audrey. 230 00:14:52,200 --> 00:14:54,328 She is Kembleford's star performer, after all. 231 00:14:54,400 --> 00:14:55,322 That's true. 232 00:14:56,280 --> 00:14:59,682 And seeing as Hambleston just happened to be passing by the scene of the crime-— 233 00:14:59,720 --> 00:15:00,846 It could have been anyone. 234 00:15:00,920 --> 00:15:05,482 For now, it's best to let them assume that they were regrettable accidents. 235 00:15:06,120 --> 00:15:09,169 Whilst keeping our eyes open for anything suspicious? 236 00:15:10,040 --> 00:15:12,486 Would you please pick up the pace? 237 00:15:12,560 --> 00:15:14,403 We're going as fast as we can! 238 00:15:14,480 --> 00:15:18,007 If we miss this train, we'll never get to Worcester in time. 239 00:15:18,320 --> 00:15:19,606 Hardly our fault. 240 00:15:20,160 --> 00:15:21,889 And what's that supposed to mean? 241 00:15:22,000 --> 00:15:25,288 We never had any trouble with the old bus company. 242 00:15:25,360 --> 00:15:28,125 It was you decided to find a cheaper option! 243 00:15:30,160 --> 00:15:31,730 INSECT BUZZES 244 00:15:34,640 --> 00:15:37,689 Perhaps it would be quicker if we went across country? 245 00:15:38,000 --> 00:15:39,843 How do we even know that's the right way? 246 00:15:40,040 --> 00:15:43,931 Well, the Cotswolds Way heads straight for Lower Swaddling as the crow flies. 247 00:15:44,040 --> 00:15:46,611 Anything to get this over with. - Come on. 248 00:15:55,880 --> 00:15:57,370 What are you doing now? 249 00:15:58,280 --> 00:15:59,770 I thought I might stay here. 250 00:16:00,360 --> 00:16:02,362 Try and flag down a passing car. 251 00:16:02,640 --> 00:16:05,769 Preferably one with a picnic basket and a bottle of Champagne. 252 00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:09,561 Please. You have travelled halfway round the world. 253 00:16:10,600 --> 00:16:13,444 Another mile or two won't make any difference now. 254 00:16:28,880 --> 00:16:30,325 Perhaps a sing-song? 255 00:16:31,080 --> 00:16:32,525 Help raise morale? 256 00:16:32,600 --> 00:16:34,409 Yeah, that's a great idea, Father. 257 00:16:34,480 --> 00:16:36,482 Warm our voices up for later on, eh? 258 00:16:37,400 --> 00:16:38,811 Faith Of Our Fathers. 259 00:16:40,040 --> 00:16:44,284 260 00:16:44,800 --> 00:16:47,849 261 00:16:47,880 --> 00:16:50,360 You're more than welcome to join in with us, sir, if you like! 262 00:16:50,440 --> 00:16:53,489 No, thank you, Goodfellow. - 263 00:16:53,600 --> 00:16:57,002 If you fancy smiting someone with a thunderbolt, be my guest. 264 00:16:57,480 --> 00:16:59,084 You'd be doing me a favour. 265 00:17:00,920 --> 00:17:04,527 The competition starts promptly at five o'clock with a performance 266 00:17:04,560 --> 00:17:07,131 by the Three Counties Children's Choir. 267 00:17:07,680 --> 00:17:12,208 You're on third, after the Throckmorton Veterans' Choir. 268 00:17:12,360 --> 00:17:13,247 Thank you. 269 00:17:15,800 --> 00:17:18,201 You're with the Children's Choir, I take it? - Yes. 270 00:17:20,280 --> 00:17:21,691 This all looks fine. 271 00:17:22,320 --> 00:17:24,209 Welcome to Worcester, Miss Mallory. 272 00:17:24,520 --> 00:17:25,442 Thank you. 273 00:17:27,520 --> 00:17:31,605 274 00:17:32,120 --> 00:17:35,966 275 00:17:36,040 --> 00:17:36,927 MAN: Over here! 276 00:17:39,120 --> 00:17:41,327 Oh, at least we've got one fan. 277 00:17:41,400 --> 00:17:43,801 He looks very enthusiastic. - MAN: Look out behind you! 278 00:17:43,840 --> 00:17:45,842 FATHER BROWN: I think he's trying to tell us something. 279 00:17:45,920 --> 00:17:47,729 I think I know what that is. 280 00:17:49,440 --> 00:17:50,566 SHE SCREAMS 281 00:17:50,840 --> 00:17:52,205 GOODFELLOW: Don't startle it! 282 00:17:52,280 --> 00:17:54,726 SHE GASPS Sorry. Force of habit. 283 00:17:55,000 --> 00:17:58,561 Everybody start moving very slowly towards the gate. 284 00:17:58,640 --> 00:17:59,607 Yes... 285 00:17:59,800 --> 00:18:01,131 BULL MOOS 286 00:18:01,200 --> 00:18:05,205 My father taught me an old trick to deal with situations like this. 287 00:18:05,920 --> 00:18:07,160 MRS MCCARTHY: What was that? 288 00:18:07,240 --> 00:18:10,483 Make sure you get a head start on everybody else! 289 00:18:10,760 --> 00:18:11,841 BULL MOOS 290 00:18:11,920 --> 00:18:12,842 MALLORY: Wait up! 291 00:18:13,480 --> 00:18:15,005 FELICIA: Oh! Oh, my shoe! 292 00:18:15,080 --> 00:18:17,242 Leave it! For all we know, it could be made out of his cousin! 293 00:18:17,320 --> 00:18:19,129 What? Oh! - BULL MOOS 294 00:18:20,440 --> 00:18:21,805 THEY GASP 295 00:18:26,280 --> 00:18:27,122 What's wrong, Mother? 296 00:18:27,800 --> 00:18:30,041 I think I may have sprained my ankle. 297 00:18:31,320 --> 00:18:32,242 Oh... 298 00:18:36,080 --> 00:18:37,809 THUNDER RUMBLES 299 00:18:45,800 --> 00:18:47,006 BUNTY: Well, I guess that's it, then. 300 00:18:47,240 --> 00:18:50,289 Mrs Curtley can hardly walk to Lower Swaddling with a sprained ankle. 301 00:18:50,360 --> 00:18:52,931 Not to mention the rain. - Or my lack of footwear. 302 00:18:53,920 --> 00:18:55,684 I feel terrible about what I did. 303 00:18:55,840 --> 00:18:57,205 And so you should. 304 00:18:57,360 --> 00:18:59,727 I panicked. I'm sorry. 305 00:19:00,120 --> 00:19:02,566 Let me go and find help. Make it up to you all. 306 00:19:02,640 --> 00:19:05,246 No. No, I think it's best-- - I insist! 307 00:19:10,600 --> 00:19:13,843 INDISTINCT CHATTER - Nicholas, please, just leave me be! 308 00:19:14,440 --> 00:19:15,851 Don't be like that! Audrey! 309 00:19:22,560 --> 00:19:24,244 Anything I can do to help? 310 00:19:24,320 --> 00:19:25,765 NICHOLAS SCOFFS I wish. 311 00:19:26,800 --> 00:19:29,371 Pre-marriage nerves are not uncommon. 312 00:19:30,200 --> 00:19:31,531 The course of true love... 313 00:19:32,160 --> 00:19:34,891 I thought true love was about being honest with each other. 314 00:19:35,960 --> 00:19:39,760 You know, anything you say to me is between us and God. 315 00:19:44,200 --> 00:19:45,440 I found this picture. 316 00:19:45,520 --> 00:19:47,841 In Audrey's house, of her when she was younger with this... 317 00:19:48,560 --> 00:19:49,447 other fella. 318 00:19:50,400 --> 00:19:52,368 She'd told me she'd never been with anyone else. 319 00:19:53,040 --> 00:19:54,883 So I asked her about it. 320 00:19:55,920 --> 00:19:58,400 And what did she say? - That it was her brother. 321 00:19:59,520 --> 00:20:02,171 Well, she's never mentioned a brother till now. 322 00:20:02,960 --> 00:20:05,122 When I asked her some questions about him, she wouldn't say a word. 323 00:20:05,160 --> 00:20:07,447 Now's she's in a mood with me for not trusting her! 324 00:20:09,200 --> 00:20:10,167 Do you? 325 00:20:11,200 --> 00:20:12,087 Trust her? 326 00:20:12,520 --> 00:20:13,521 I want to, I... 327 00:20:14,280 --> 00:20:17,841 I love her, I really do. It's just... what if the flowers...? 328 00:20:20,640 --> 00:20:21,971 I'm being daft, aren't I? 329 00:20:23,120 --> 00:20:24,326 I should go find her. 330 00:20:28,240 --> 00:20:29,401 Chin up, sir. 331 00:20:31,240 --> 00:20:32,321 Could be worse. 332 00:20:32,480 --> 00:20:33,481 Worse? 333 00:20:33,840 --> 00:20:36,650 We're stuck in a stinking barn in the middle of nowhere. 334 00:20:36,720 --> 00:20:39,451 I should never have agreed to get on that bloomin' bus in the first place. 335 00:20:39,920 --> 00:20:41,365 I was only trying to help, sir. 336 00:20:43,840 --> 00:20:46,684 Look, it's not just the rollicking I'll be getting off the wife. 337 00:20:47,600 --> 00:20:48,487 When it... 338 00:20:49,200 --> 00:20:51,931 You know what this job is like, when it comes to the kids... 339 00:20:52,440 --> 00:20:54,841 I've missed a lot of... you know... 340 00:20:56,400 --> 00:20:57,890 important moments. 341 00:21:00,400 --> 00:21:02,243 I wanted to be there for this one. 342 00:21:03,200 --> 00:21:06,090 Well, you never know, sir. We might still make it. 343 00:21:06,520 --> 00:21:09,967 Let's face it, Goodfellow. It would take a miracle. 344 00:21:11,120 --> 00:21:12,326 WOMAN SCREAMS 345 00:21:14,480 --> 00:21:15,925 Well, don't look at me! 346 00:21:29,600 --> 00:21:32,444 Maybe it would be wise if we all just went home. 347 00:21:32,680 --> 00:21:35,081 And give in to some bully? Never! 348 00:21:35,160 --> 00:21:38,607 Oh, let's be sensible, Mrs M - Barbara can't walk, I've got one shoe 349 00:21:38,720 --> 00:21:42,008 and even if we do make it to Lower Swaddling, we'll never catch the train. 350 00:21:42,080 --> 00:21:43,969 Oh yes, and somebody's threatened to kill us. 351 00:21:44,640 --> 00:21:45,527 Here you are! 352 00:21:45,880 --> 00:21:47,370 MALLORY: And where have you been? 353 00:21:47,400 --> 00:21:49,289 In the woods. I was looking for Audrey. 354 00:21:49,480 --> 00:21:52,245 Heard the scream, turned back, got a bit lost. 355 00:21:52,480 --> 00:21:53,527 Then I saw the writing. 356 00:21:54,200 --> 00:21:57,443 Somebody doesn't want the Kembleford Choristers to perform tonight. 357 00:21:58,000 --> 00:22:00,844 Perhaps you're not keen on Audrey singing in front of the Queen? 358 00:22:01,320 --> 00:22:04,085 Think she'll become a big star and trade you in for a better model? 359 00:22:04,160 --> 00:22:05,400 I would never do that! 360 00:22:05,840 --> 00:22:07,729 And if you're looking for a suspect, where's Wesley? 361 00:22:07,920 --> 00:22:08,807 That's right. 362 00:22:09,240 --> 00:22:11,242 He was having a good old moan in rehearsals about Audrey 363 00:22:11,280 --> 00:22:12,441 getting all the best solos. 364 00:22:12,680 --> 00:22:15,604 He seems to think he's the next... Nat King Cole. 365 00:22:15,680 --> 00:22:18,570 And he's clearly already well-known to the Inspector. 366 00:22:18,840 --> 00:22:21,127 To be fair, that was a private matter. 367 00:22:21,520 --> 00:22:25,491 He sold the wife a feather duster that was rather too quick to shed its plumage. 368 00:22:25,880 --> 00:22:28,406 Right. Still, he dropped us all in it with that bull. 369 00:22:28,440 --> 00:22:30,204 And now he's done a runner again! 370 00:22:30,400 --> 00:22:31,686 DISTANT WHISTLE 371 00:22:34,000 --> 00:22:38,085 "So he made ready his chariot, and took all his people with him!" 372 00:22:38,360 --> 00:22:42,331 I managed to persuade the farmer to give us a lift to the train station! 373 00:22:42,360 --> 00:22:44,931 On the back of that? What fun! 374 00:22:45,520 --> 00:22:47,170 That's very kind, sir! - Kind? 375 00:22:47,240 --> 00:22:49,686 It cost me a pack of Brillo pads and a tin of boot polish 376 00:22:49,720 --> 00:22:52,007 but still, a small price to make amends. 377 00:22:52,840 --> 00:22:55,411 Do you still think we might be able to make that train? 378 00:22:55,480 --> 00:22:57,209 Have faith, Mrs McCarthy! 379 00:22:57,720 --> 00:23:01,441 Oh, not to put a dampener on things, but what about Barbara and Aunt Fliss? 380 00:23:01,520 --> 00:23:04,251 Well, the Inspector and I can help Mrs Curtley on the back of the trailer. 381 00:23:05,720 --> 00:23:09,725 And as for the lovely Lady Felicia, I have a present for her. 382 00:23:10,080 --> 00:23:10,922 Ooh! 383 00:23:11,880 --> 00:23:13,723 Belonged to the farmer's wife. 384 00:23:14,120 --> 00:23:16,043 She loved these boots, he said. 385 00:23:16,360 --> 00:23:18,886 She was even wearing them when she passed. 386 00:23:18,960 --> 00:23:20,962 Oh, well-- - I think they rather suit you. 387 00:23:23,880 --> 00:23:26,167 So you don't think it was Hambleston, after all? 388 00:23:26,560 --> 00:23:28,801 How would they find us all the way out here? 389 00:23:29,200 --> 00:23:31,362 I reckon one of this lot wrote that message. 390 00:23:31,760 --> 00:23:34,843 Why would one of us want to sabotage our own choir? 391 00:23:35,400 --> 00:23:37,402 And why would anyone wanna do that to Audrey? 392 00:23:38,440 --> 00:23:39,282 Ahem. 393 00:23:40,480 --> 00:23:43,131 Pray, enlighten us, Padre. 394 00:23:43,200 --> 00:23:45,521 There are a number of possibilities. 395 00:23:48,360 --> 00:23:52,570 Resentment at another's success after they themselves have failed. 396 00:23:53,960 --> 00:23:55,769 Fear of losing a loved one. 397 00:23:56,920 --> 00:24:00,049 Anger at not being the centre of attention. 398 00:24:00,320 --> 00:24:03,927 Poppycock. It'll be about money, mark my words. 399 00:24:04,560 --> 00:24:06,881 Big deal, performing in front of the Queen. 400 00:24:07,200 --> 00:24:10,170 Could lead to lucrative career opportunities. 401 00:24:10,840 --> 00:24:14,162 Someone here has been paid off by a rival choir. 402 00:24:14,960 --> 00:24:16,121 So what do we do? 403 00:24:16,480 --> 00:24:18,562 Keep everyone together and stay alert. 404 00:24:18,800 --> 00:24:21,280 They'll make a mistake. They always do. 405 00:24:26,840 --> 00:24:29,241 Mr Ashton, how delightful to have you back. 406 00:24:29,800 --> 00:24:32,041 I trust your team are in fine voice? 407 00:24:32,880 --> 00:24:35,486 They would give the cherubim and seraphim a run for their money. 408 00:24:36,600 --> 00:24:40,207 I must say, performing in the West End has always been a lifelong dream. 409 00:24:41,880 --> 00:24:46,204 You haven't seen the Kembleford lot, have you? Time is getting on. 410 00:24:47,160 --> 00:24:48,525 Can't say that I have. 411 00:24:56,200 --> 00:24:59,090 Quick! Would you put your foot down? 412 00:24:59,800 --> 00:25:03,441 I suspect, Mrs M, we may already be at top speed! 413 00:25:03,880 --> 00:25:08,124 I'd suggest throwing Inspector Mallory overboard to lighten the load 414 00:25:08,320 --> 00:25:10,527 but I doubt it would make much difference! 415 00:25:16,400 --> 00:25:18,164 TRAIN WHISTLE B LOWS 416 00:25:25,600 --> 00:25:26,726 Wait here! 417 00:25:31,120 --> 00:25:32,167 Excuse me. 418 00:25:32,240 --> 00:25:34,208 Was that the Worcester train that's just departed? 419 00:25:34,240 --> 00:25:37,881 Sorry? - Has the Worcester train left already? 420 00:25:41,240 --> 00:25:43,561 Oh, why has thou forsaken me? 421 00:25:43,880 --> 00:25:45,450 The train that has just left! 422 00:25:46,120 --> 00:25:48,930 Was that the Worcester train? 423 00:25:49,920 --> 00:25:51,922 And when is the next one? 424 00:26:01,800 --> 00:26:04,041 Oh, I'm really in for it this time, Goodfellow. 425 00:26:04,640 --> 00:26:08,406 There aren't enough chocolates and flowers in the world to save me now. 426 00:26:10,200 --> 00:26:11,167 Goodfellow? 427 00:26:14,240 --> 00:26:15,127 Typical... 428 00:26:22,720 --> 00:26:24,449 We've worked so hard. 429 00:26:24,680 --> 00:26:26,284 There's always next year. 430 00:26:26,720 --> 00:26:28,802 Only if we don't get blacklisted! 431 00:26:29,120 --> 00:26:30,531 If it makes you feel any better 432 00:26:30,560 --> 00:26:32,847 at least you're not wearing a dead woman's shoes. 433 00:26:34,440 --> 00:26:36,681 Perhaps we should just head back to Kembleford. 434 00:26:37,720 --> 00:26:39,210 What about the competition? 435 00:26:39,440 --> 00:26:41,807 It'll be over before we get there anyway. 436 00:26:42,320 --> 00:26:43,890 My head hurts and... 437 00:26:44,840 --> 00:26:46,080 I just want to go home. 438 00:26:50,000 --> 00:26:52,002 Were those flowers really from the children? 439 00:26:53,600 --> 00:26:54,761 Of course. 440 00:26:57,480 --> 00:26:59,403 So much for singing for the Queen! 441 00:26:59,480 --> 00:27:02,529 Wesley, now's not really a good-- - I know what you all think of me. 442 00:27:02,680 --> 00:27:07,720 But since the day I arrived in this country, all I've done is try to get by. 443 00:27:08,120 --> 00:27:09,690 That such a bad ting? 444 00:27:10,760 --> 00:27:14,048 I finally thought I might achieve something. 445 00:27:15,000 --> 00:27:16,650 Win a bit of respect, ya know? 446 00:27:18,800 --> 00:27:20,404 Who am I kidding? 447 00:27:21,800 --> 00:27:25,407 Now, where has Father Brown disappeared to? 448 00:27:25,480 --> 00:27:26,606 HORN HONKS 449 00:27:37,160 --> 00:27:41,085 Courtesy of the Lower Swaddling Constabulary. Father Brown's idea. 450 00:27:41,640 --> 00:27:42,926 And they just lent it to you? 451 00:27:43,240 --> 00:27:45,527 Turns out I used to play rugby with the superintendent. 452 00:27:45,760 --> 00:27:48,411 In that case... Get out. I'm driving! 453 00:27:51,840 --> 00:27:52,682 Come on. 454 00:27:58,840 --> 00:28:01,411 INDISTINCT WHISPERS 455 00:28:05,280 --> 00:28:06,930 So then, we are agreed? 456 00:28:07,320 --> 00:28:10,324 If the Kembleford Choristers don't arrive by five o'clock... 457 00:28:12,560 --> 00:28:13,766 That gives them... 458 00:28:15,120 --> 00:28:16,326 fifteen minutes. 459 00:28:32,120 --> 00:28:33,007 What's this? 460 00:28:33,080 --> 00:28:35,651 I hope they're the right size. Wasn't much choice. 461 00:28:36,800 --> 00:28:39,167 SHE GASPS Sergeant! 462 00:28:40,200 --> 00:28:42,328 How? - Lower Swaddling Police Station. 463 00:28:42,560 --> 00:28:44,449 Please tell me they're not taken from a corpse. 464 00:28:44,720 --> 00:28:46,131 No. Nothing like that. 465 00:28:46,200 --> 00:28:49,329 Unclaimed lost property left over from the May Day celebrations. 466 00:28:49,960 --> 00:28:53,487 Sergeant, I am going to personally recommend you for the highest honour 467 00:28:53,520 --> 00:28:54,851 the police force can bestow. 468 00:28:55,640 --> 00:28:57,722 No need for that, your ladyship. - Oh! 469 00:29:14,600 --> 00:29:16,648 MRS MCCARTHY: Quick! Everyone, follow me. 470 00:29:17,600 --> 00:29:20,171 Sergeant, do you still have the robes? 471 00:29:21,320 --> 00:29:25,041 Now, you can all start getting changed while I go and register. 472 00:29:25,720 --> 00:29:27,609 Father, can you look after Mrs Curtley? 473 00:29:27,720 --> 00:29:30,803 See if you can find her a walking stick or something. 474 00:29:30,960 --> 00:29:32,291 I need to spend a penny. 475 00:29:32,640 --> 00:29:34,768 Yes, alright, go. But be quick! 476 00:29:39,360 --> 00:29:41,647 The Children's Choir! Where are they performing? 477 00:29:41,880 --> 00:29:43,041 I'm afraid you've just missed them. 478 00:29:44,960 --> 00:29:46,564 The Kembleford Choristers. 479 00:29:47,040 --> 00:29:47,927 What about them? 480 00:29:48,280 --> 00:29:49,645 Well, we're here! 481 00:29:57,080 --> 00:29:58,525 Anything I can do to help? 482 00:29:59,080 --> 00:30:00,809 No, I don't think so. 483 00:30:00,880 --> 00:30:01,847 Thank you, Father. 484 00:30:02,920 --> 00:30:03,921 Where's Audrey? 485 00:30:04,200 --> 00:30:05,850 Still "powdering her nose". 486 00:30:06,120 --> 00:30:09,522 Nerves do tend to play havoc... with her digestive system. 487 00:30:10,520 --> 00:30:12,568 We don't all need to hear about it, Nicholas. 488 00:30:12,800 --> 00:30:15,804 Is it just me or are we all wilfully ignoring the fact that someone 489 00:30:15,840 --> 00:30:18,047 has threatened to kill us if we sing tonight? 490 00:30:18,240 --> 00:30:21,722 I for one will not be intimidated by an idle threat. 491 00:30:21,760 --> 00:30:22,682 SHE SCOFFS 492 00:30:22,720 --> 00:30:25,849 You weren't that courageous when faced with that bull, Mr Summerton. 493 00:30:25,920 --> 00:30:28,446 I suppose it suits you, all of this. 494 00:30:28,920 --> 00:30:31,287 Even more of a disaster than last year. 495 00:30:32,240 --> 00:30:35,084 You'll be angling for your old job as choir leader back. 496 00:30:35,600 --> 00:30:37,250 What are you implying? 497 00:30:37,320 --> 00:30:39,163 Hey, come on. Let's not fall out. 498 00:30:39,640 --> 00:30:41,130 We've still got to sing together. 499 00:30:41,560 --> 00:30:43,528 No, you don't. 500 00:30:43,960 --> 00:30:45,246 What do you mean, Mrs M? 501 00:30:46,640 --> 00:30:48,290 We've been disqualified. 502 00:30:58,680 --> 00:30:59,602 YOU! 503 00:31:00,320 --> 00:31:05,087 The rules are perfectly clear. All choirs must register by five o'clock! 504 00:31:05,640 --> 00:31:07,483 Everyone else managed it. 505 00:31:07,520 --> 00:31:09,010 Surely you can make an exception? 506 00:31:09,280 --> 00:31:12,568 While I may have the honour of organising the choir competition 507 00:31:12,640 --> 00:31:16,850 it will not have escaped your notice that we are in an Anglican Cathedral. 508 00:31:17,600 --> 00:31:21,969 I can hardly be seen to show favouritism to a choir from a Catholic church 509 00:31:22,080 --> 00:31:23,684 from my own patch. 510 00:31:24,120 --> 00:31:27,841 Surely you don't think-- - The perception of fairness is paramount. 511 00:31:28,160 --> 00:31:32,131 And was it fair that our choir had their star singer attacked? 512 00:31:32,360 --> 00:31:35,204 Or their bus sabotaged? 513 00:31:35,640 --> 00:31:36,971 Sabotaged? 514 00:31:37,040 --> 00:31:38,804 Presumably by one of the competitors. 515 00:31:39,320 --> 00:31:40,890 And it would hardly look good on the competition 516 00:31:40,920 --> 00:31:44,891 or the organiser of the competition, if such goings-on were to find their way 517 00:31:44,920 --> 00:31:46,365 into the national press! 518 00:31:48,880 --> 00:31:50,962 DISTANT APPLAUSE 519 00:31:53,400 --> 00:31:54,925 He's going to allow us to sing! 520 00:31:55,000 --> 00:31:56,889 Oh, thank the good Lord! 521 00:31:56,960 --> 00:31:59,122 But we must hurry. We're on in a few minutes. 522 00:31:59,240 --> 00:32:01,368 What about Audrey? - Oh, don't worry. I'll find her. 523 00:32:03,560 --> 00:32:04,482 Can I help? 524 00:32:05,520 --> 00:32:08,285 No. Find Inspector Mallory. 525 00:32:09,000 --> 00:32:10,764 There's something he should know. 526 00:32:13,720 --> 00:32:15,882 DISTANT CHOIR SINGS 527 00:32:23,680 --> 00:32:24,647 I can't sing. 528 00:32:25,880 --> 00:32:27,644 Well, that is not true. 529 00:32:27,720 --> 00:32:28,881 You know what I mean. 530 00:32:29,800 --> 00:32:30,642 Yes. 531 00:32:33,440 --> 00:32:35,044 How's your head feeling now? 532 00:32:36,600 --> 00:32:37,522 A little sore. 533 00:32:39,680 --> 00:32:40,602 Well... 534 00:32:41,280 --> 00:32:43,760 it was an awkward window to get through. 535 00:32:46,800 --> 00:32:48,643 After you sabotaged the coach. 536 00:32:48,760 --> 00:32:49,647 How...'? 537 00:32:50,520 --> 00:32:56,323 There was dirt on the back of your dress, when we picked you up off the floor. 538 00:32:56,520 --> 00:32:59,046 Only the floor itself had recently been cleaned. 539 00:33:01,600 --> 00:33:03,045 Your dress got dirty... 540 00:33:03,760 --> 00:33:06,411 when you were underneath the coach cutting the fuel line. 541 00:33:06,960 --> 00:33:08,928 But it proved more difficult to climb back in. 542 00:33:10,080 --> 00:33:12,606 I couldn't be sure, of course. 543 00:33:12,920 --> 00:33:19,041 But then it was you who "found" the threatening sign on the barn wall. 544 00:33:20,840 --> 00:33:23,571 And you had plenty of time to write it yourself. 545 00:33:23,640 --> 00:33:25,722 What reason could I possibly have-- 546 00:33:25,760 --> 00:33:26,647 Feat 547 00:33:27,880 --> 00:33:31,407 You were being threatened by someone who didn't want you to perform. 548 00:33:36,880 --> 00:33:39,486 The envelope. It was in the bunch of flowers. 549 00:33:39,680 --> 00:33:40,920 It contained a card. 550 00:33:43,000 --> 00:33:44,081 What did the card say? 551 00:33:46,320 --> 00:33:48,687 It told you not to come here, didn't it? 552 00:33:51,560 --> 00:33:55,485 I recognised the handwriting from the choir register. 553 00:33:56,200 --> 00:33:57,929 Father, please. Just leave me be. 554 00:33:59,000 --> 00:34:00,809 Tell the others to perform without me. 555 00:34:02,040 --> 00:34:04,850 So that your big secret won't come out? 556 00:34:06,960 --> 00:34:11,170 That you spent time at Her Majesty's Prison Sonning? 557 00:34:13,680 --> 00:34:17,969 Because that's where Lawrence Ashton is chaplain, isn't it? 558 00:34:19,000 --> 00:34:19,887 YOU! 559 00:34:20,040 --> 00:34:21,451 Didn't you get my flowers? 560 00:34:23,680 --> 00:34:25,045 This is your last chance. 561 00:34:25,840 --> 00:34:29,526 Pull out of the competition or everyone will know your dirty little secret. 562 00:34:33,760 --> 00:34:36,206 I presume you haven't told Nicholas? 563 00:34:37,160 --> 00:34:39,049 Oh, he mustn't find out. Ever. 564 00:34:39,120 --> 00:34:40,360 He would leave me. 565 00:34:40,800 --> 00:34:43,770 I... I have a life, a future. 566 00:34:43,800 --> 00:34:45,086 It would destroy everything! 567 00:34:46,480 --> 00:34:48,881 Don't be afraid of Lawrence Ashton. 568 00:34:49,400 --> 00:34:51,164 He is being taken care of. 569 00:34:52,360 --> 00:34:56,160 570 00:34:56,360 --> 00:35:01,048 571 00:35:01,640 --> 00:35:05,486 572 00:35:05,880 --> 00:35:12,206 573 00:35:20,240 --> 00:35:22,004 We are so close to our prize. 574 00:35:22,200 --> 00:35:24,168 There are no excuses for second place. 575 00:35:24,400 --> 00:35:26,209 Ahem. A word... 576 00:35:26,320 --> 00:35:30,211 Sorry, but I'm in the middle of-- - In private, if you'd be so kind. 577 00:35:31,800 --> 00:35:32,767 She's lying. 578 00:35:39,600 --> 00:35:41,011 Tell me about your brother. 579 00:35:46,600 --> 00:35:49,922 When Mum and Dad died, it was just him and me in the house. 580 00:35:51,680 --> 00:35:54,126 It hit him hard, their deaths. 581 00:35:56,040 --> 00:35:57,121 He started drinking. 582 00:35:57,800 --> 00:36:00,007 Over time, he got worse and worse. 583 00:36:01,600 --> 00:36:04,809 He was always shouting at me, wanting me to do everything for him. 584 00:36:05,280 --> 00:36:07,442 And then he started using his fists. 585 00:36:07,760 --> 00:36:09,250 You must have been terrified. 586 00:36:12,840 --> 00:36:16,003 One morning, I burnt his breakfast. 587 00:36:17,680 --> 00:36:21,287 He stormed into the kitchen... threw the plate at me. 588 00:36:22,360 --> 00:36:23,964 Then he picked up a knife... 589 00:36:25,600 --> 00:36:26,442 and I... 590 00:36:28,200 --> 00:36:30,965 I still had the frying pan in my hand, and... 591 00:36:31,200 --> 00:36:32,122 He died? 592 00:36:36,640 --> 00:36:40,406 The police thought I did it for his share of the inheritance. 593 00:36:41,480 --> 00:36:43,369 Not that there was much to inherit. 594 00:36:45,760 --> 00:36:47,888 I pleaded guilty to manslaughter... 595 00:36:49,000 --> 00:36:50,331 and did ten years. 596 00:36:50,960 --> 00:36:52,849 And you've never told Nicholas? 597 00:36:55,440 --> 00:36:57,249 I was 19 when I went in. 598 00:36:58,880 --> 00:37:00,848 I'd never even been on a date with a boy. 599 00:37:04,040 --> 00:37:06,805 I got out, moved to Kembleford. 600 00:37:07,440 --> 00:37:09,044 Somewhere no-one knew me. 601 00:37:09,400 --> 00:37:10,561 Where you met Nicholas? 602 00:37:12,040 --> 00:37:13,769 He was so kind... 603 00:37:14,760 --> 00:37:17,047 so“.gentle. 604 00:37:18,840 --> 00:37:21,002 I couldn't bear him knowing what I had done. 605 00:37:22,640 --> 00:37:26,440 And as the months went on, it got harder to find the words. 606 00:37:28,960 --> 00:37:31,531 All I wanted was a new start. 607 00:37:31,600 --> 00:37:34,524 My own life, and now it's being ripped into pieces. 608 00:37:36,880 --> 00:37:39,281 The police will deal with Lawrence Ashton. 609 00:37:41,880 --> 00:37:43,291 As for Nicholas... 610 00:37:44,640 --> 00:37:46,881 You are engaged to be married. 611 00:37:47,920 --> 00:37:50,924 How can you give yourself to him before God 612 00:37:51,560 --> 00:37:53,881 unless you are willing to open your heart? 613 00:37:56,320 --> 00:37:59,403 If you love him, tell him the truth. 614 00:38:00,520 --> 00:38:04,127 If he loves you, he will understand. 615 00:38:07,640 --> 00:38:11,087 But first, you have some singing to do. 616 00:38:14,520 --> 00:38:15,567 I can't do this! 617 00:38:15,960 --> 00:38:16,927 What do you mean? 618 00:38:17,000 --> 00:38:18,684 I don't know what I'm doing! I haven't rehearsed! 619 00:38:18,760 --> 00:38:20,683 I'm going to make an utter fool of myself! 620 00:38:20,880 --> 00:38:23,247 It's like that nightmare you have when you're back at school... 621 00:38:23,400 --> 00:38:24,811 Now, you listen to me. 622 00:38:24,920 --> 00:38:27,844 You have been singing these hymns since you were a little girl. 623 00:38:27,920 --> 00:38:32,289 All you have to do is follow the music and listen to the others. 624 00:38:32,360 --> 00:38:34,089 Yes... - You can do this, Aunt Fliss. 625 00:38:36,280 --> 00:38:37,486 Right. You're on. 626 00:38:37,600 --> 00:38:39,204 Well, Audrey's not back yet! 627 00:38:39,840 --> 00:38:41,285 Perhaps you could stand in for her? 628 00:38:41,520 --> 00:38:42,328 Me? 629 00:38:42,520 --> 00:38:44,409 Oh, no, I can't, I... - You could mime. 630 00:38:44,520 --> 00:38:47,091 I think you've kept us all waiting long enough! 631 00:38:47,480 --> 00:38:48,561 What's it to be? 632 00:38:48,640 --> 00:38:50,051 MRS MCCARTHY: Oh, here she is! 633 00:38:50,120 --> 00:38:50,962 Sorry! 634 00:38:51,680 --> 00:38:53,444 Right. Everyone ready? 635 00:39:02,240 --> 00:39:12,048 636 00:39:14,080 --> 00:39:21,009 637 00:39:21,360 --> 00:39:29,848 638 00:39:30,120 --> 00:39:36,810 639 00:39:37,800 --> 00:39:45,082 640 00:39:45,760 --> 00:39:50,084 641 00:39:50,440 --> 00:39:58,040 642 00:39:59,400 --> 00:40:06,761 643 00:40:07,280 --> 00:40:15,404 644 00:40:15,840 --> 00:40:24,567 645 00:40:25,400 --> 00:40:30,400 646 00:40:57,280 --> 00:40:59,169 I still can't believe I won. 647 00:40:59,640 --> 00:41:01,324 B... Believe you won. 648 00:41:01,840 --> 00:41:03,604 Yes, we all won. 649 00:41:03,960 --> 00:41:07,009 The look on Canon Fox's face when he handed you that trophy 650 00:41:07,040 --> 00:41:08,769 was an absolute treat! 651 00:41:09,360 --> 00:41:11,010 GOODFELLOW: Hello, Father! - DOOR SHUTS 652 00:41:11,080 --> 00:41:13,560 Sergeant Goodfellow, thought you were on the way home? 653 00:41:14,000 --> 00:41:15,445 Not quite yet, Father. 654 00:41:15,680 --> 00:41:17,887 I just wanted to let you know that Lawrence Ashton confessed 655 00:41:17,920 --> 00:41:19,285 to threatening Audrey. - Oh... 656 00:41:19,360 --> 00:41:21,886 He's offered to pay for the damages to the coach, so, well... 657 00:41:22,080 --> 00:41:23,969 looks like he'll get off with a slap on the wrist. 658 00:41:24,280 --> 00:41:26,806 Hardly punishment enough, after what he did. 659 00:41:27,120 --> 00:41:28,281 If it's any consolation 660 00:41:28,360 --> 00:41:30,761 he will almost certainly lose his job at the prison. 661 00:41:30,920 --> 00:41:34,527 Thank you again, Sergeant, for saving me from that dead woman's boots. 662 00:41:34,800 --> 00:41:37,087 If there's ever anything I can do to repay you... 663 00:41:37,200 --> 00:41:40,044 GOODFELLOW: Well, now that you mention it, there is one thing. 664 00:41:40,320 --> 00:41:43,927 Hate to ask, I know it's been a long day but... 665 00:41:45,280 --> 00:41:46,725 I could do with a favour. 666 00:41:49,440 --> 00:41:51,647 What on Earth are we doing here, Goodfellow? 667 00:41:51,880 --> 00:41:55,521 I need to get home before the wife finishes sharpening the carving knife! 668 00:41:56,760 --> 00:42:00,003 I know how disappointed you were, sir, that you missed her performance 669 00:42:00,320 --> 00:42:03,483 and I told them how hard you tried to get there on time. 670 00:42:04,680 --> 00:42:07,001 ORGAN PLAYS 671 00:42:26,240 --> 00:42:30,040 672 00:42:30,320 --> 00:42:36,248 673 00:42:37,320 --> 00:42:42,281 674 00:42:42,480 --> 00:42:47,122 675 00:42:48,320 --> 00:42:57,764 676 00:42:59,520 --> 00:43:02,520