1 00:00:47,290 --> 00:00:50,090 I checked your bank statements. That's how I know! 2 00:00:50,090 --> 00:00:53,450 You couldn't have. They don't come till the end of the month. 3 00:00:53,450 --> 00:00:55,130 Do you realise we're close to bankruptcy? 4 00:00:55,130 --> 00:00:59,330 Can't I spend a little money on myself occasionally? 5 00:00:59,330 --> 00:01:04,930 How was I going to do anything? Will you keep your voice down? 6 00:01:07,890 --> 00:01:09,850 Anyway, you might like to know... 7 00:01:10,930 --> 00:01:15,530 I went to the bank this morning and got copies of your statements. 8 00:01:15,530 --> 00:01:17,690 You bastard! Well, that's it - 9 00:01:17,690 --> 00:01:20,410 no more money! Well, screw you! 10 00:01:32,450 --> 00:01:34,410 Good evening, Fiona. 11 00:02:44,450 --> 00:02:46,410 SQUEAKING 12 00:03:22,290 --> 00:03:24,250 RUSTLING IN BUSHES 13 00:03:54,180 --> 00:03:55,900 Hello? 14 00:03:56,980 --> 00:03:59,380 Hello! 15 00:04:13,700 --> 00:04:15,700 APPROACHING FOOTSTEPS 16 00:04:41,210 --> 00:04:43,170 Monty! 17 00:04:50,330 --> 00:04:52,290 Come on, Monty! 18 00:04:55,170 --> 00:04:57,690 Cassie - surely you must remember her. 19 00:04:57,690 --> 00:05:00,970 Cassie Woods. No - don't think I do. 20 00:05:00,970 --> 00:05:04,850 Her parents ran Piper's Cross Farm. Oh? 21 00:05:04,850 --> 00:05:07,530 And there was her brother...Noel. 22 00:05:07,530 --> 00:05:10,290 A couple of years younger than her. You liked him. 23 00:05:10,290 --> 00:05:13,050 Did I? Yes. 24 00:05:13,050 --> 00:05:15,130 You always said he was so polite. 25 00:05:15,130 --> 00:05:18,570 OK - what about Rachel? 26 00:05:18,570 --> 00:05:20,570 Hello, Cully. Hiya, Dad. 27 00:05:20,570 --> 00:05:22,650 To what do we owe the honour? 28 00:05:22,650 --> 00:05:25,530 Oh, I've just popped by to let you and Mum know 29 00:05:25,530 --> 00:05:28,610 that I'm thinking of organising a reunion. 30 00:05:28,610 --> 00:05:30,650 Tom - here. Thank you. 31 00:05:30,650 --> 00:05:34,650 What sort of reunion is that, then? For old school friends. 32 00:05:35,770 --> 00:05:40,370 There were four of us - me, Cassie, Rachel, and...Lynn Morris. 33 00:05:40,370 --> 00:05:45,050 I seem to remember Lynn Morris. Didn't she use to bully you? 34 00:05:45,050 --> 00:05:48,450 When? When you were at middle school. 35 00:05:48,450 --> 00:05:52,050 No. That was just... me being oversensitive. 36 00:05:52,050 --> 00:05:56,210 By the time it got to sixth form, the four of us were best of friends. 37 00:05:56,210 --> 00:05:58,210 I'm sorry, love - I don't have the time. 38 00:05:58,210 --> 00:06:00,290 Anyway, we made a vow in those days 39 00:06:00,290 --> 00:06:03,850 that in ten years' time, we'd all meet up and celebrate. 40 00:06:03,850 --> 00:06:07,250 So I thought I'd organise something. People change, Cully. 41 00:06:07,250 --> 00:06:09,570 They may not be the same as you remember them. 42 00:06:09,570 --> 00:06:11,570 I realise that. 43 00:06:33,360 --> 00:06:36,800 I know they all still live in the Midsomer Mallow area. 44 00:06:36,800 --> 00:06:38,760 Apparently, Lynn's married. 45 00:06:40,160 --> 00:06:43,440 What's the rush? Troy's replacement arrives today. 46 00:06:43,440 --> 00:06:47,480 I thought I'd make a good impression by being there to greet him. 47 00:06:47,480 --> 00:06:49,840 What's he like? I don't know. Never met the man. 48 00:07:15,260 --> 00:07:17,260 Morning, Alan. Morning, sir. 49 00:07:17,260 --> 00:07:19,340 DS Scott arrived yet, has he? 50 00:07:19,340 --> 00:07:21,500 Who? Detective Sergeant Scott. 51 00:07:21,500 --> 00:07:23,900 He's been transferred to us from the Met. 52 00:07:23,900 --> 00:07:27,100 I haven't seen him, sir. Have you not? No message at all? 53 00:07:27,100 --> 00:07:29,020 No, sir. TELEPHONE RINGS 54 00:07:33,420 --> 00:07:35,420 Barnaby. 55 00:07:46,580 --> 00:07:48,580 Change. 56 00:07:50,620 --> 00:07:53,620 Are you, by any chance Detective Sergeant Scott? 57 00:07:53,620 --> 00:07:56,620 Yeah. Why? I'm DCI Barnaby. 58 00:07:59,860 --> 00:08:01,140 Yes, sir. 59 00:08:17,700 --> 00:08:19,180 I missed the fast train 60 00:08:19,180 --> 00:08:22,300 and had to wait an hour and a half for a connection. 61 00:08:23,380 --> 00:08:25,780 Been to this part of the world before? 62 00:08:25,780 --> 00:08:27,580 No, sir. 63 00:08:42,510 --> 00:08:44,630 Have you got somewhere to stay? 64 00:08:44,630 --> 00:08:47,270 Not yet, sir, no. I'll have a look around. 65 00:08:47,270 --> 00:08:50,390 What about the section house? No, thanks. It's not my style. 66 00:08:53,870 --> 00:08:55,870 What do they call this place, anyway? 67 00:08:55,870 --> 00:08:58,350 This place is called Chainey's field. 68 00:08:58,350 --> 00:09:00,710 It's been common land for hundreds of years. 69 00:09:00,710 --> 00:09:03,750 It's even in the Domesday Book. That's amazing. 70 00:09:14,150 --> 00:09:16,190 Her name's Fiona Thompson. 71 00:09:16,190 --> 00:09:18,950 Husband reported her missing. 72 00:09:18,950 --> 00:09:21,350 She hasn't been seen since last night. 73 00:09:39,390 --> 00:09:41,550 By the way, welcome to Midsomer. 74 00:09:46,890 --> 00:09:48,850 Donald! 75 00:09:49,930 --> 00:09:51,970 Shirley! 76 00:09:51,970 --> 00:09:53,930 It's Fiona Thompson... 77 00:09:56,090 --> 00:09:58,530 I found one of her shoes so I phoned the police. 78 00:09:58,530 --> 00:10:02,490 Found one of her shoes? Yes. 79 00:10:02,490 --> 00:10:05,210 The shoes she wore last night. 80 00:10:05,210 --> 00:10:07,250 It was in... 81 00:10:07,250 --> 00:10:09,210 Chainey's Field. 82 00:10:10,730 --> 00:10:12,810 We should never have done it. 83 00:10:12,810 --> 00:10:14,970 We should never have wished her dead. 84 00:10:14,970 --> 00:10:17,690 What on earth are you talking about? 85 00:10:17,690 --> 00:10:19,850 What is it, Mary? Tell us. 86 00:10:19,850 --> 00:10:22,610 Because she IS dead. 87 00:10:24,410 --> 00:10:27,010 She's been murdered. 88 00:10:33,370 --> 00:10:36,770 I thought she'd spent the night in the spare room. 89 00:10:36,770 --> 00:10:40,890 It was only in the morning that I realised she hadn't left for work. 90 00:10:40,890 --> 00:10:42,930 Her car keys were still here. 91 00:10:42,930 --> 00:10:45,570 Where did she work, Mr Thompson? 92 00:10:45,570 --> 00:10:48,370 Erm...Causton College. 93 00:10:48,370 --> 00:10:50,690 She's a... She was a secretary there. 94 00:10:52,050 --> 00:10:54,010 She liked it there. She was happy. 95 00:10:55,930 --> 00:10:59,210 I take it that you and your wife were out together last night. 96 00:10:59,210 --> 00:11:01,810 Yes, but she left early. 97 00:11:01,810 --> 00:11:05,170 We were at the Spanish evening. I'm sorry - the what? 98 00:11:05,170 --> 00:11:07,090 In the village hall. 99 00:11:07,090 --> 00:11:10,890 The Midsomer Mallow Residents' Association. 100 00:11:10,890 --> 00:11:14,530 They're fond of their so-called theme evenings. 101 00:11:14,530 --> 00:11:17,890 Are you a member of this residents' association, sir? 102 00:11:17,890 --> 00:11:20,410 No, no. Fiona is... 103 00:11:22,170 --> 00:11:23,850 Was. 104 00:11:24,970 --> 00:11:29,530 We're very sorry to have to ask you all these questions so soon, sir. 105 00:11:31,210 --> 00:11:34,130 But they are important. 106 00:11:35,770 --> 00:11:37,970 Could you tell us why your wife left early? 107 00:11:42,170 --> 00:11:44,210 We had a row. About what? 108 00:11:44,210 --> 00:11:46,450 Does it really matter? 109 00:11:46,450 --> 00:11:49,050 I'm afraid so, yes, sir. 110 00:11:53,930 --> 00:11:56,250 All right then - it was about money. 111 00:11:56,250 --> 00:11:59,810 Fiona was always spending too much money. 112 00:11:59,810 --> 00:12:04,690 And she...she didn't need to buy that Spanish dress. 113 00:12:04,690 --> 00:12:07,130 It cost a fortune. 114 00:12:09,010 --> 00:12:11,770 Where was she found? 115 00:12:11,770 --> 00:12:14,930 Not very far away - Chainey's Field. 116 00:12:16,010 --> 00:12:19,610 Chainey's Field? Why was she there? 117 00:12:21,250 --> 00:12:24,370 What about the other members of the association? 118 00:12:24,370 --> 00:12:26,850 What about them? Did your wife get on with them? 119 00:12:26,850 --> 00:12:30,810 The members of the Midsomer Mallow Residents' Association 120 00:12:30,810 --> 00:12:33,290 never get on with each other. 121 00:12:33,290 --> 00:12:36,170 How could they? They don't even like each other. 122 00:12:41,610 --> 00:12:45,210 Did I say something wrong, sir? It's how you said it. 123 00:12:45,210 --> 00:12:47,650 Tom - blood stains. 124 00:12:49,330 --> 00:12:51,410 So she was killed here. 125 00:12:51,410 --> 00:12:55,570 Then her body must have been dragged onto the wasteland down the road. 126 00:12:55,570 --> 00:12:59,330 And I'd say we're looking for a knife with a long, thin blade. 127 00:13:02,370 --> 00:13:06,450 So what was she doing, dressed up like a Christmas tree? 128 00:13:06,450 --> 00:13:09,570 She'd been out to a Spanish evening, George. 129 00:13:09,570 --> 00:13:12,290 That probably explains the red rose. Nice touch. 130 00:13:12,290 --> 00:13:14,250 John. 131 00:13:15,610 --> 00:13:17,690 What do you mean, "nice touch"? 132 00:13:17,690 --> 00:13:21,490 Well, she'd hardly be walking home with it in her mouth, would she? 133 00:13:23,890 --> 00:13:27,050 Someone with an odd sense of humour, maybe. 134 00:13:38,530 --> 00:13:40,650 Mary found one of her shoes? 135 00:13:40,650 --> 00:13:44,490 Yes! Don't be silly. 136 00:13:44,490 --> 00:13:47,370 Mary never walks her dog in Chainey's Field. 137 00:13:47,370 --> 00:13:49,650 It would be far too energetic for her. 138 00:13:49,650 --> 00:13:51,970 She was there this morning. Ask her! 139 00:13:51,970 --> 00:13:54,210 I shall. 140 00:13:54,210 --> 00:13:57,810 It doesn't matter where the shoe was found. The poor woman is dead. 141 00:13:57,810 --> 00:13:59,890 I realise that, Donald. 142 00:13:59,890 --> 00:14:03,570 As a fellow villager and committee member I shall grieve. 143 00:14:03,570 --> 00:14:06,130 But I shan't grieve for long. 144 00:14:09,210 --> 00:14:13,010 I was walking on the hill, and then Monty - 145 00:14:13,010 --> 00:14:15,090 that's my dog - 146 00:14:15,090 --> 00:14:17,930 he wanted to go down through Chainey's Field. 147 00:14:20,410 --> 00:14:22,850 That's where I found the shoe. 148 00:14:22,850 --> 00:14:25,650 What can you tell us about Fiona Thompson? 149 00:14:28,810 --> 00:14:31,450 She wasn't a very nice person. 150 00:14:31,450 --> 00:14:33,770 In what way? 151 00:14:33,770 --> 00:14:35,810 She liked to argue. 152 00:14:35,810 --> 00:14:37,890 She was always arguing. 153 00:14:37,890 --> 00:14:40,970 She's probably arguing with her maker right now. 154 00:14:43,730 --> 00:14:45,810 Oh - it's the police. 155 00:14:45,810 --> 00:14:48,850 They want to talk to us. Please, come in. 156 00:14:48,850 --> 00:14:52,570 Shirley is the secretary of the residents' association. 157 00:14:52,570 --> 00:14:55,770 And Donald is a longstanding member of the committee. 158 00:14:55,770 --> 00:14:59,570 We've been told that Fiona and her husband were arguing last night 159 00:14:59,570 --> 00:15:02,770 just before she left. That's right. 160 00:15:02,770 --> 00:15:06,250 Did you hear what was said in this particular argument? 161 00:15:06,250 --> 00:15:09,410 No. I couldn't hear much, 162 00:15:09,410 --> 00:15:11,570 not with the band playing. 163 00:15:11,570 --> 00:15:14,650 I was in the back room most of the time. 164 00:15:14,650 --> 00:15:16,850 You couldn't hear any threats? 165 00:15:16,850 --> 00:15:19,570 By whom? Mr Thompson. 166 00:15:19,570 --> 00:15:23,530 No... But he looked angry. 167 00:15:23,530 --> 00:15:26,330 But Charles threatened her once or twice. 168 00:15:26,330 --> 00:15:29,010 He's always threatening people. 169 00:15:29,010 --> 00:15:33,010 Said he'd get her thrown off. Then he should have done it! 170 00:15:33,010 --> 00:15:35,930 Sorry - who's Charles? Charles Rust. 171 00:15:35,930 --> 00:15:38,370 He's our committee chairman. 172 00:15:38,370 --> 00:15:40,450 He used to be the local GP. 173 00:15:40,450 --> 00:15:46,130 Now, I know this may seem unkind, Chief Inspector... 174 00:15:46,130 --> 00:15:49,290 but I hope the murder won't affect any of our other events. 175 00:15:49,290 --> 00:15:51,890 We have such a lot planned. 176 00:15:51,890 --> 00:15:57,330 You know, I think I must have been the last one here to see her alive. 177 00:15:57,330 --> 00:15:59,730 But one. 178 00:16:00,810 --> 00:16:02,850 I was here, having a cigarette. 179 00:16:02,850 --> 00:16:05,530 She came storming out. 180 00:16:05,530 --> 00:16:08,050 I said good night to her but she didn't answer. 181 00:16:08,050 --> 00:16:10,130 She just walked away. 182 00:16:10,130 --> 00:16:12,610 Did you see anyone else? No. 183 00:16:12,610 --> 00:16:15,810 Charles came out for a while to check on the car park. 184 00:16:15,810 --> 00:16:19,050 But I think he went back in. 185 00:16:19,050 --> 00:16:21,010 Did you hear anything? 186 00:16:22,330 --> 00:16:24,410 I heard a noise. 187 00:16:24,410 --> 00:16:26,770 What sort of noise? Well, it was odd. 188 00:16:26,770 --> 00:16:30,010 It was a kind of... squeaking noise. 189 00:16:30,010 --> 00:16:32,210 It was out there, 190 00:16:32,210 --> 00:16:34,410 in the dark. 191 00:16:48,340 --> 00:16:51,220 Mr Charles Rust? Yes. 192 00:16:51,220 --> 00:16:53,900 I'm Detective Chief Inspector Barnaby. 193 00:16:53,900 --> 00:16:56,540 Oh, yes. I know who you are. 194 00:16:58,380 --> 00:17:00,420 The news has filtered through. 195 00:17:00,420 --> 00:17:02,460 Could you tell me, please, 196 00:17:02,460 --> 00:17:06,300 when did you last see Fiona Thompson? 197 00:17:06,300 --> 00:17:09,340 It was last night, during the Spanish evening. 198 00:17:09,340 --> 00:17:11,820 Did you see her leave the village hall? 199 00:17:11,820 --> 00:17:13,580 No. 200 00:17:13,580 --> 00:17:16,260 You see, I was told 201 00:17:16,260 --> 00:17:19,260 that you were outside when she left the building. 202 00:17:19,260 --> 00:17:22,140 I may have checked the car park a couple of times 203 00:17:22,140 --> 00:17:24,180 but I didn't see her leave. 204 00:17:24,180 --> 00:17:26,860 I hate to speak ill of the dead, 205 00:17:26,860 --> 00:17:29,740 but it seems ironic that our DEAR little Fiona 206 00:17:29,740 --> 00:17:32,660 should end her days in Chainey's Field. 207 00:17:32,660 --> 00:17:36,220 Why's that? She hated the sight of the place. 208 00:17:36,220 --> 00:17:38,860 She wanted it tidied up. 209 00:17:38,860 --> 00:17:40,820 WHEELBARROW SQUEAKS 210 00:17:54,870 --> 00:17:57,670 Cully Barnaby, of all people! 211 00:17:57,670 --> 00:18:01,150 How are you? WHERE are you? 212 00:18:01,150 --> 00:18:05,870 I'm in Causton. Cassie, it's so good to talk to you after all this time! 213 00:18:05,870 --> 00:18:08,550 "So what have you been doing with yourself?" 214 00:18:08,550 --> 00:18:11,470 Mum and Dad retired, left me in charge of the farm. 215 00:18:11,470 --> 00:18:14,310 "Oh, fantastic! That's what you always wanted." 216 00:18:14,310 --> 00:18:16,990 And how's that young brother of yours? 217 00:18:16,990 --> 00:18:20,870 Oh, he's not so young any more. Still knocking around. 218 00:18:20,870 --> 00:18:22,950 "Noel's still there?" 219 00:18:22,950 --> 00:18:25,030 You mean, he never left home? 220 00:18:25,030 --> 00:18:28,590 "If you've been in Causton, why haven't I seen you?" 221 00:18:28,590 --> 00:18:31,470 I've been in London mostly, Cassie, but erm... 222 00:18:31,470 --> 00:18:34,670 it's good to be back in Midsomer. 223 00:18:34,670 --> 00:18:36,750 Joyce, 224 00:18:36,750 --> 00:18:39,230 this is my new colleague, Daniel Scott. 225 00:18:39,230 --> 00:18:41,310 Daniel Scott, Joyce Barnaby. 226 00:18:41,310 --> 00:18:43,590 Hello. Nice to meet you, Mrs Barnaby. 227 00:18:43,590 --> 00:18:46,150 You don't look like a policeman's wife. 228 00:18:46,150 --> 00:18:49,870 Oh? Why not? You don't have any worry lines. 229 00:18:49,870 --> 00:18:52,550 What a nice thing to say! 230 00:18:52,550 --> 00:18:56,310 Er...he's got nowhere to stay for the time being. 231 00:18:56,310 --> 00:18:58,390 I'm going to check out some BandBs. 232 00:18:58,390 --> 00:19:02,390 If he'd caught the right train this morning, that would have helped. 233 00:19:03,510 --> 00:19:07,270 Could you talk to Lynn, as well? Sorry, Cassie - just a second. 234 00:19:07,270 --> 00:19:09,550 Yes? Phone book. 235 00:19:09,550 --> 00:19:12,110 Oh, sorry! Here. 236 00:19:13,190 --> 00:19:15,910 Dad, who's your new friend? 237 00:19:15,910 --> 00:19:18,310 My new friend is Troy's replacement. 238 00:19:18,310 --> 00:19:20,230 Really? Really. 239 00:19:21,550 --> 00:19:23,630 It may surprise you to learn 240 00:19:23,630 --> 00:19:26,550 you're not at all like a policeman's daughter. 241 00:19:33,750 --> 00:19:35,790 Forget about a BandB. 242 00:19:35,790 --> 00:19:38,190 He looks exhausted. 243 00:19:38,190 --> 00:19:42,670 It's just for one night, Tom. And the spare room's free. 244 00:19:42,670 --> 00:19:44,710 Look, Joyce, 245 00:19:44,710 --> 00:19:46,790 this is my home. 246 00:19:46,790 --> 00:19:50,070 It's also my own free time. I have very little of that. 247 00:19:51,190 --> 00:19:53,950 Apart from which, I don't even know the man. 248 00:19:53,950 --> 00:19:55,910 Then get to know him. 249 00:20:14,270 --> 00:20:16,590 Noel! 250 00:20:16,590 --> 00:20:19,190 You won't believe who I've just been talking to. 251 00:20:19,190 --> 00:20:21,830 Who? Cully. 252 00:20:21,830 --> 00:20:25,630 She rang out of the blue. Little Cully Barnaby? 253 00:20:25,630 --> 00:20:28,910 Yeah. She wants to meet up with me and Lynn. 254 00:20:28,910 --> 00:20:31,550 Like old times. Yeah. 255 00:20:31,550 --> 00:20:33,590 So, what are we having? 256 00:20:33,590 --> 00:20:35,630 Pasta. 257 00:20:35,630 --> 00:20:38,310 Mmmm! Lovely. 258 00:20:38,310 --> 00:20:41,350 You'd make someone a good wife, do you know that? 259 00:20:43,030 --> 00:20:45,350 She also wants to meet up with Rachel. 260 00:20:46,670 --> 00:20:48,710 Tricky. 261 00:20:48,710 --> 00:20:50,470 Yeah. 262 00:20:57,350 --> 00:20:59,390 DOORBELL 263 00:20:59,390 --> 00:21:01,430 Lynn! 264 00:21:01,430 --> 00:21:03,390 DOORBELL 265 00:21:05,510 --> 00:21:07,470 Lynn! 266 00:21:15,190 --> 00:21:17,750 Why the hell did you double lock the door? 267 00:21:23,310 --> 00:21:25,430 Where have you been? 268 00:21:25,430 --> 00:21:27,910 I would have been earlier. The traffic was bad. 269 00:21:29,630 --> 00:21:31,630 What's the matter? 270 00:21:31,630 --> 00:21:33,910 You mean you didn't see any police cars? 271 00:21:33,910 --> 00:21:36,270 Why? What's happened? 272 00:21:36,270 --> 00:21:38,310 It's Fiona Thompson - 273 00:21:38,310 --> 00:21:40,270 someone's killed her. 274 00:21:42,190 --> 00:21:44,490 Hmm... 275 00:21:46,980 --> 00:21:48,940 How about this? 276 00:21:50,060 --> 00:21:52,460 One bedroom flat, allocated parking, 277 00:21:52,460 --> 00:21:55,060 quiet street. Nah. I like a bit of noise. 278 00:21:56,300 --> 00:21:59,820 Where's your flat, then? Other side of town. 279 00:21:59,820 --> 00:22:01,860 I like a bit of quiet. 280 00:22:01,860 --> 00:22:03,940 Well, you've got my mobile number, 281 00:22:03,940 --> 00:22:07,180 so if you need to know anything else, just give me a call. 282 00:22:07,180 --> 00:22:09,820 I will. Thank you. 283 00:22:13,620 --> 00:22:16,660 CAR HORN 284 00:22:22,580 --> 00:22:24,660 We've just had a call. 285 00:22:24,660 --> 00:22:27,140 Gary Thompson would like to talk to us. 286 00:22:27,140 --> 00:22:29,420 What do you reckon, sir, confession? 287 00:22:31,380 --> 00:22:33,460 It came to me last night. 288 00:22:33,460 --> 00:22:36,420 I couldn't sleep so I lay awake, 289 00:22:36,420 --> 00:22:39,900 trying to work out who could possibly want to harm her. 290 00:22:39,900 --> 00:22:43,060 I'm afraid Fiona was very good at making enemies. 291 00:22:43,060 --> 00:22:45,220 Was Charles Rust one of them? 292 00:22:45,220 --> 00:22:49,620 Yes. In fact, she upset most of the committee members. 293 00:22:49,620 --> 00:22:51,780 She liked to speak her mind, you see. 294 00:22:51,780 --> 00:22:54,620 But that's not a reason to kill someone, is it? 295 00:22:55,740 --> 00:22:59,260 And then I remembered the odd-job man. 296 00:22:59,260 --> 00:23:02,060 When was this? It was about a week ago. 297 00:23:02,060 --> 00:23:05,540 He asked if there were any jobs that needed doing around the house. 298 00:23:05,540 --> 00:23:07,940 And when she said no, he became angry. 299 00:23:07,940 --> 00:23:10,740 And she said that he threatened her. 300 00:23:10,740 --> 00:23:15,740 Do you know his name... or where he lives? 301 00:23:15,740 --> 00:23:19,180 He has this old wooden hand cart that he pushes around. 302 00:23:19,180 --> 00:23:24,420 The last time I saw him, he was doing some work at the Spearmans'. 303 00:23:24,420 --> 00:23:26,500 They own Grove House. 304 00:23:26,500 --> 00:23:29,260 What sort of odd jobs does this man do? 305 00:23:29,260 --> 00:23:33,580 I told Fiona not to open the door to people she wasn't sure of. 306 00:23:33,580 --> 00:23:36,620 Mr Thompson, what sort of odd jobs? 307 00:23:39,940 --> 00:23:41,900 Well, he cleans windows. 308 00:23:42,980 --> 00:23:45,100 And he sharpens knives. 309 00:23:45,100 --> 00:23:47,780 DOORBELL Matthew, can you get that? 310 00:23:47,780 --> 00:23:49,700 I'm getting ready. And I'm busy! 311 00:23:51,260 --> 00:23:53,220 DOORBELL 312 00:23:56,340 --> 00:23:58,260 DOORBELL 313 00:24:13,200 --> 00:24:15,480 Yes, what do you want? Mr Spearman? 314 00:24:15,480 --> 00:24:18,680 Good morning, sir. I'm Detective Chief Inspector Barnaby. 315 00:24:22,160 --> 00:24:24,520 And this is Detective Sergeant Scott. 316 00:24:26,280 --> 00:24:30,920 We're making enquiries about the death of one of your neighbours, sir. 317 00:24:30,920 --> 00:24:33,280 Yes, it's terrible news. 318 00:24:33,280 --> 00:24:35,320 But how can we help? 319 00:24:35,320 --> 00:24:37,600 May we come in? 320 00:24:37,600 --> 00:24:39,600 Yeah. Thank you. 321 00:24:39,600 --> 00:24:41,640 Who is it, Matthew? 322 00:24:41,640 --> 00:24:43,680 Er...it's the police. 323 00:24:43,680 --> 00:24:46,040 They're asking about Fiona Thompson. 324 00:24:51,840 --> 00:24:54,000 Please hurry up and catch whoever did it. 325 00:24:54,000 --> 00:24:56,080 Don't worry - we will. 326 00:24:56,080 --> 00:24:59,720 Matthew's only here three or four days a week. 327 00:25:04,360 --> 00:25:07,120 I stay in London when things are busy. 328 00:25:07,120 --> 00:25:09,520 We have a flat close to my office. 329 00:25:09,520 --> 00:25:11,920 Were you in London the night before last, sir? 330 00:25:11,920 --> 00:25:15,080 No, we were at home together. 331 00:25:15,080 --> 00:25:17,960 But we wouldn't have seen anything. Why not? 332 00:25:17,960 --> 00:25:21,640 Because whenever they have one of their famous theme evenings, 333 00:25:21,640 --> 00:25:24,240 I turn the music up. And I go to bed early. 334 00:25:24,240 --> 00:25:26,840 It's his age. Thank you. 335 00:25:26,840 --> 00:25:28,800 It was a joke! 336 00:25:31,600 --> 00:25:33,680 So I take it, neither of you 337 00:25:33,680 --> 00:25:36,480 are members of the residents' association? 338 00:25:36,480 --> 00:25:39,960 Matthew was once. But not for long. 339 00:25:39,960 --> 00:25:42,640 I couldn't stand the people running it. 340 00:25:42,640 --> 00:25:45,480 It was just something to do in the long winter evenings 341 00:25:45,480 --> 00:25:48,000 when Lynn was in New Zealand. 342 00:25:48,000 --> 00:25:50,080 I was visiting my mother. 343 00:25:50,080 --> 00:25:54,360 She emigrated there and remarried. I went over for the wedding. 344 00:25:54,360 --> 00:25:56,400 I have to go. Right. 345 00:25:56,400 --> 00:26:00,480 Before you go, if you didn't see anything that night, 346 00:26:00,480 --> 00:26:05,000 did you hear anything? Only the pathetic Spanish music. 347 00:26:05,000 --> 00:26:08,360 You didn't hear a squeaking sound? A what? 348 00:26:08,360 --> 00:26:11,600 Like something being wheeled through the streets? 349 00:26:11,600 --> 00:26:14,040 No. 350 00:26:14,040 --> 00:26:16,800 You employ an odd-jobman with a hand cart. 351 00:26:16,800 --> 00:26:18,520 That freak? 352 00:26:18,520 --> 00:26:22,040 I hired him just the once. He was supposed to clean the windows. 353 00:26:22,040 --> 00:26:25,640 What's his name? Never asked. 354 00:26:25,640 --> 00:26:28,320 Did he threaten either of you? 355 00:26:28,320 --> 00:26:32,120 He got a bit bolshie with me when I refused to pay him. 356 00:26:42,320 --> 00:26:44,280 CAR APPROACHING 357 00:26:58,880 --> 00:27:00,480 Cully! 358 00:27:04,320 --> 00:27:07,960 Oh, don't tell me it's been ten years! It can't be! 359 00:27:07,960 --> 00:27:10,120 It has, Cassie. Almost to the day. 360 00:27:10,120 --> 00:27:13,080 It's crazy. Where the hell does time go? 361 00:27:13,080 --> 00:27:15,920 Look at you, though. You've hardly changed at all. 362 00:27:15,920 --> 00:27:18,600 You look so well. It's all this fresh air. 363 00:27:18,600 --> 00:27:21,480 And I behave myself. Oh, I don't believe you. 364 00:27:21,480 --> 00:27:24,760 It's true. No longer the wild one, not with a farm to run. 365 00:27:24,760 --> 00:27:27,800 Are there no men in your life? What, with the hours I keep? 366 00:27:27,800 --> 00:27:30,680 Early to bed, early to rise - they can't handle that. 367 00:27:30,680 --> 00:27:33,680 Hey! Noel! 368 00:27:33,680 --> 00:27:36,240 It's so good to see you. 369 00:27:37,320 --> 00:27:39,520 Dear Cully! 370 00:27:39,520 --> 00:27:41,520 After all these years! 371 00:27:43,920 --> 00:27:45,960 So Lynn's married? Yes. 372 00:27:45,960 --> 00:27:48,760 What's he like? He's older than her. 373 00:27:48,760 --> 00:27:52,200 Some sort of businessman. He's got no sense of humour. 374 00:27:52,200 --> 00:27:54,240 Any children? 375 00:27:54,240 --> 00:27:56,400 No. 376 00:27:56,400 --> 00:27:59,400 What about Rachel? How is she? What's she been doing? 377 00:27:59,400 --> 00:28:03,160 For God's sake, Cassie! Don't you ever clean up around here? 378 00:28:03,160 --> 00:28:06,560 It's a farmyard, Lynn. That's no excuse! 379 00:28:08,200 --> 00:28:11,680 Cully, come and see me. 380 00:28:19,640 --> 00:28:23,240 So why didn't we meet at my house? At least it's civilised. 381 00:28:23,240 --> 00:28:25,320 I wanted to see the farm again. 382 00:28:25,320 --> 00:28:29,240 Now, the last time I saw you, you were going to be a vet. 383 00:28:29,240 --> 00:28:32,040 Did that ever happen? No. I've been acting. 384 00:28:32,040 --> 00:28:35,080 But jobs don't come that easy, so I've been temping. 385 00:28:35,080 --> 00:28:38,160 What about you? You were determined to marry for money. 386 00:28:38,160 --> 00:28:40,160 At that age? Yes. 387 00:28:40,160 --> 00:28:42,240 Well, I've done it. 388 00:28:42,240 --> 00:28:46,120 Right, you've seen the farm and I need cheering up. 389 00:28:46,120 --> 00:28:48,200 So let's all go into the village. 390 00:28:48,200 --> 00:28:51,960 So Rachel still lives here, in Midsomer Mallow? 391 00:28:51,960 --> 00:28:55,680 Yes, she rents the cottage just on the edge of the village. 392 00:28:55,680 --> 00:28:57,680 Is she on the phone? No. 393 00:28:57,680 --> 00:28:59,760 How often do you see her? 394 00:28:59,760 --> 00:29:02,640 We don't see that much of her, not these days. 395 00:29:02,640 --> 00:29:05,600 Why not? She keeps herself to herself. 396 00:29:05,600 --> 00:29:07,680 I don't understand. 397 00:29:07,680 --> 00:29:10,600 Cully, it was ten years ago. We're not the kids we were. 398 00:29:10,600 --> 00:29:12,960 So what is it? 399 00:29:14,160 --> 00:29:16,120 What's the matter? 400 00:29:17,240 --> 00:29:20,640 Three years ago she went to stay in London for a while. 401 00:29:20,640 --> 00:29:22,960 No-one knew why. She kept it a secret. 402 00:29:25,400 --> 00:29:29,280 The truth is...she went there to have a baby, a daughter. 403 00:29:29,280 --> 00:29:32,280 Well, that's great! What's wrong with that? 404 00:29:32,280 --> 00:29:34,360 Who's the father? 405 00:29:34,360 --> 00:29:37,680 Wouldn't we all like to know? Well, you know your village. 406 00:29:37,680 --> 00:29:40,240 You must be able to put two and two together. 407 00:29:40,240 --> 00:29:42,280 Tried it. Didn't work. 408 00:29:42,280 --> 00:29:44,480 Has she got her daughter with her? 409 00:29:45,560 --> 00:29:47,120 Yes. 410 00:29:47,120 --> 00:29:49,760 She must be a great mum. 411 00:29:49,760 --> 00:29:52,080 She always did love kids. 412 00:29:55,200 --> 00:29:57,160 OK... 413 00:29:58,240 --> 00:30:00,560 ..do you two remember a vow we made 414 00:30:00,560 --> 00:30:02,960 the day we left school? A vow? 415 00:30:02,960 --> 00:30:06,680 The four of us. No. 416 00:30:06,680 --> 00:30:10,640 We said in ten years' time, we'd all get together and celebrate 417 00:30:10,640 --> 00:30:13,200 in some fancy restaurant. 418 00:30:13,200 --> 00:30:16,200 No, I don't remember that. Sounds like a good idea. 419 00:30:16,200 --> 00:30:18,880 I thought I'd book a table... at Lacey's. 420 00:30:18,880 --> 00:30:21,200 Lacey's - that's expensive. 421 00:30:21,200 --> 00:30:23,880 You'd better not wear your wellies, had you? 422 00:30:23,880 --> 00:30:27,320 Well, it doesn't matter. The four of us getting together - 423 00:30:27,320 --> 00:30:29,400 it means a lot to me. 424 00:30:40,200 --> 00:30:42,600 No, we don't have a name. 425 00:30:45,160 --> 00:30:49,360 Well, there can't be that many door-to-door knife grinders around. 426 00:30:52,320 --> 00:30:56,160 Sir, I think I've tracked down our odd-job man. 427 00:30:56,160 --> 00:30:58,960 Good. Jacob Stoke. 428 00:30:58,960 --> 00:31:02,320 No known address. He works a couple of the Midsomer villages. 429 00:31:02,320 --> 00:31:04,320 Any form? Drunk and disorderly, 430 00:31:04,320 --> 00:31:06,400 threatening behaviour. 431 00:31:06,400 --> 00:31:08,520 He uses a workshop, some kind of lockup. 432 00:31:08,520 --> 00:31:10,560 Where? Barrow End. 433 00:31:10,560 --> 00:31:12,600 I know it. Hi, Dad. 434 00:31:12,600 --> 00:31:16,880 Hello, Cully. These are my old friends. 435 00:31:16,880 --> 00:31:19,480 Lynn Spearman. Oh, yes. We've met. 436 00:31:19,480 --> 00:31:22,720 And Cassie Woods. I remember when WE last met. 437 00:31:22,720 --> 00:31:25,720 Where was that? During one of our school plays. 438 00:31:25,720 --> 00:31:27,960 I was front of house. You arrived late. 439 00:31:27,960 --> 00:31:31,040 Did I enjoy the play? I shouldn't think so. No-one did. 440 00:31:32,120 --> 00:31:34,080 Well, I'll see you later. 441 00:31:35,400 --> 00:31:38,680 How are you getting on? I've found a flat. 442 00:31:38,680 --> 00:31:41,320 I can move straight in. Have they given you a car? 443 00:31:41,320 --> 00:31:44,560 Tomorrow. Why don't I pick you up later, 444 00:31:44,560 --> 00:31:47,960 take you and your things there? Thank you. 445 00:31:47,960 --> 00:31:50,200 See you around. 446 00:31:53,080 --> 00:31:55,840 Sure you've got time for a celebration? 447 00:31:55,840 --> 00:31:59,280 He's new here. Don't worry - we'll look after him. 448 00:31:59,280 --> 00:32:01,760 He's not rich, Lynn. 449 00:32:01,760 --> 00:32:05,200 Shame. He's just a poor working copper. 450 00:32:40,960 --> 00:32:43,720 It's been a while since this place was used. 451 00:32:43,720 --> 00:32:45,800 Yes. 452 00:32:45,800 --> 00:32:48,640 Could have moved on, I suppose, left the area. 453 00:33:22,900 --> 00:33:25,820 A very good evening to you. Evening, Charles. 454 00:33:25,820 --> 00:33:27,780 Good evening. 455 00:33:31,180 --> 00:33:33,140 Oh. 456 00:33:35,420 --> 00:33:37,780 Thank you. 457 00:33:40,980 --> 00:33:44,940 Now, I'm sure you all remember that at our last general meeting 458 00:33:44,940 --> 00:33:47,580 we had something of a problem. 459 00:33:47,580 --> 00:33:50,580 Fiona. We worked long and hard 460 00:33:50,580 --> 00:33:52,660 at voting her off the committee. 461 00:33:52,660 --> 00:33:54,740 But she wouldn't budge. 462 00:33:54,740 --> 00:33:57,380 Now, her death is a sad business, 463 00:33:57,380 --> 00:34:02,820 but it has its compensations because the problem no longer exists. 464 00:34:05,540 --> 00:34:07,980 We shouldn't have wished her dead. 465 00:34:07,980 --> 00:34:11,100 Oh, for goodness' sake Mary! We all hated the sight of her. 466 00:34:11,100 --> 00:34:13,100 Would you wish her back? 467 00:34:13,100 --> 00:34:15,100 There's no need to shout. 468 00:34:15,100 --> 00:34:17,900 She needs shouting at. 469 00:34:17,900 --> 00:34:21,100 Would you want Fiona back? 470 00:34:23,820 --> 00:34:25,700 Thank you. 471 00:34:25,700 --> 00:34:27,900 But we shouldn't be dancing on her grave. 472 00:34:27,900 --> 00:34:32,100 Oh, I agree. Especially as the police are asking questions. 473 00:34:33,220 --> 00:34:35,780 No - there's no need to record this, Shirley. 474 00:34:35,780 --> 00:34:37,780 It's an informal meeting. 475 00:34:39,380 --> 00:34:42,020 However, life goes on. 476 00:34:42,020 --> 00:34:45,420 So I feel that our annual open garden day Midsomer Mallow In Bloom 477 00:34:45,420 --> 00:34:47,460 should proceed as planned. 478 00:34:47,460 --> 00:34:49,700 Are you sure? 479 00:34:49,700 --> 00:34:53,180 Oh, come on, now - we have to postpone it this year! 480 00:34:53,180 --> 00:34:55,860 No. We've got to. 481 00:34:55,860 --> 00:34:57,940 As a mark of respect. I'm sorry. 482 00:34:57,940 --> 00:35:00,860 But we can't do it, Charles. We bloody well can! 483 00:35:00,860 --> 00:35:03,140 But there's an investigation going on. 484 00:35:03,140 --> 00:35:05,340 So what? And... 485 00:35:05,340 --> 00:35:08,140 I don't know if it had anything to do with it, 486 00:35:08,140 --> 00:35:11,020 but I heard something the night she was killed. 487 00:35:11,020 --> 00:35:14,580 What did you hear? A squeaking noise. 488 00:35:16,020 --> 00:35:18,660 Really? Oh, for goodness' sake! 489 00:35:18,660 --> 00:35:22,740 No, listen to me. I did hear something. I told the police. 490 00:35:22,740 --> 00:35:25,300 I expect you kept them amused for hours 491 00:35:25,300 --> 00:35:28,780 because at your age it's quite easy to imagine things. 492 00:35:31,980 --> 00:35:34,060 Charles, 493 00:35:34,060 --> 00:35:37,380 when you say life goes on, 494 00:35:37,380 --> 00:35:40,300 has that anything to do with you wanting to win 495 00:35:40,300 --> 00:35:43,220 the best frontage award for the third year running? 496 00:35:48,580 --> 00:35:52,180 There's one thing I will cancel, and that is this meeting, 497 00:35:52,180 --> 00:35:54,740 until you're in a more positive frame of mind. 498 00:35:56,380 --> 00:35:58,940 I shall talk to you all in the morning. 499 00:36:11,320 --> 00:36:14,080 Maybe we should wish a few more people dead. 500 00:36:14,080 --> 00:36:16,080 Seems to do the trick. 501 00:36:31,080 --> 00:36:34,320 A paper shop? Yeah. 502 00:36:34,320 --> 00:36:36,280 Round the back. 503 00:36:47,760 --> 00:36:49,840 It's a bit small. 504 00:36:49,840 --> 00:36:54,880 It'll do me for now. I don't intend staying round here for long. 505 00:36:54,880 --> 00:36:57,960 In the meantime, it's ideal. 506 00:36:59,640 --> 00:37:03,360 I only have to go downstairs for my morning paper. 507 00:37:03,360 --> 00:37:05,840 What do you mean, you won't be staying for long? 508 00:37:05,840 --> 00:37:08,240 You've only just arrived. Not my idea. 509 00:37:10,920 --> 00:37:14,680 Someone thought a change of location would be good for me. 510 00:37:14,680 --> 00:37:16,720 Oh, I see. 511 00:37:16,720 --> 00:37:19,280 And naturally, I want promotion sometime. 512 00:37:19,280 --> 00:37:22,680 I don't think I'll get it here. Does my father know about this? 513 00:37:22,680 --> 00:37:24,720 I'm sure he must have sussed it. 514 00:37:24,720 --> 00:37:28,200 Well, I hope you're not going to waste his time. 515 00:37:28,200 --> 00:37:30,160 No, I won't do that. 516 00:37:32,960 --> 00:37:36,320 I'm going to Midsomer Mallow in the morning. 517 00:37:36,320 --> 00:37:38,320 Do you want a lift? 518 00:37:38,320 --> 00:37:40,400 No, thanks. 519 00:37:40,400 --> 00:37:42,480 I'll find my own way there. 520 00:37:44,680 --> 00:37:46,760 OK. 521 00:37:46,760 --> 00:37:50,080 Well...enjoy yourself. 522 00:37:54,160 --> 00:37:57,040 Yes... Yes. 523 00:37:57,040 --> 00:38:00,280 And I think we'll use Anne again this year for the posters. 524 00:38:00,280 --> 00:38:03,720 There's always a few smudges but she's quick and cheap. 525 00:38:04,800 --> 00:38:06,760 Are we happy with that? 526 00:38:07,880 --> 00:38:11,560 Right. Then, I'll leave you to deal with that, Josephine. 527 00:38:11,560 --> 00:38:13,520 Thank you... Good night. 528 00:38:19,480 --> 00:38:21,440 SQUEAKING 529 00:38:32,480 --> 00:38:34,440 SQUEAKING CONTINUES 530 00:38:47,880 --> 00:38:49,880 SQUEAKING FADES INTO DISTANCE 531 00:39:19,520 --> 00:39:21,520 Cully. Hello, Dad. 532 00:39:21,520 --> 00:39:24,200 What are you doing here? I came and bought this 533 00:39:24,200 --> 00:39:26,680 for a friend of mine. 534 00:39:26,680 --> 00:39:28,640 She has a child. 535 00:39:28,640 --> 00:39:31,760 Where does she live? In a cottage in Snakes Lane. 536 00:39:31,760 --> 00:39:33,720 I'm off to surprise her. It's really pretty. 537 00:41:47,120 --> 00:41:49,080 GATE CREAKING 538 00:41:54,440 --> 00:41:58,200 Mr Rust, I'm sorry to disturb you again. 539 00:41:58,200 --> 00:42:00,240 This is Detective Sergeant Scott. 540 00:42:02,520 --> 00:42:06,360 I'm too busy to answer any more of your questions. 541 00:42:12,120 --> 00:42:15,360 Lovely roses. Wonderful garden you have here, sir. 542 00:42:15,360 --> 00:42:18,640 It's probably the best in the village. 543 00:42:18,640 --> 00:42:23,320 The nearest I got to a garden was a window box. And someone nicked that. 544 00:42:23,320 --> 00:42:25,120 And the bell? 545 00:42:26,440 --> 00:42:28,480 The bell? Oh - the bell! 546 00:42:28,480 --> 00:42:31,440 You've met Donald Tew, of course. 547 00:42:31,440 --> 00:42:34,920 Well, he was once the headmaster here, and he will tell you 548 00:42:34,920 --> 00:42:39,320 that the bell was only ever used on one special occasion each year. 549 00:42:39,320 --> 00:42:41,760 And what would that be, sir? Awards day. 550 00:42:43,160 --> 00:42:45,400 Now, how can I help you? 551 00:42:45,400 --> 00:42:48,200 Mr Rust, would you take a look at this? 552 00:42:59,000 --> 00:43:00,960 Ah - here we are. 553 00:43:06,840 --> 00:43:10,240 Oh, yes...it's a fragrant cloud. 554 00:43:10,240 --> 00:43:12,280 It's a hybrid tea. 555 00:43:12,280 --> 00:43:14,360 It's quite common. 556 00:43:14,360 --> 00:43:17,000 Could this have come from your front garden? 557 00:43:17,000 --> 00:43:18,360 Yes. 558 00:43:19,840 --> 00:43:22,520 But there are similar bushes in the village, 559 00:43:22,520 --> 00:43:24,560 though not quite as well kept as mine. 560 00:43:24,560 --> 00:43:29,280 If you care to take a look this weekend, it's our Open Garden Day. 561 00:43:29,280 --> 00:43:31,240 Oh, right. 562 00:43:31,240 --> 00:43:35,760 Tell me, why are you asking me about a dead, damaged rose? 563 00:43:37,880 --> 00:43:40,840 Because it was found on the body of Fiona Thompson. 564 00:43:41,960 --> 00:43:46,160 Well, she was probably wearing it with that stupid dress of hers. 565 00:43:46,160 --> 00:43:48,320 No, she wasn't. 566 00:43:48,320 --> 00:43:51,440 You said that on the night of the Spanish Evening 567 00:43:51,440 --> 00:43:55,600 you checked the village hall car park a couple of times. 568 00:43:55,600 --> 00:43:57,680 Is that right? 569 00:43:57,680 --> 00:44:01,240 Yes. I mean, some of those idiots don't know how to park their cars. 570 00:44:01,240 --> 00:44:04,640 And other than that, you didn't leave the village hall? 571 00:44:05,720 --> 00:44:07,760 No. Until when? 572 00:44:07,760 --> 00:44:12,160 Oh...it must have been... well after midnight. 573 00:44:12,160 --> 00:44:14,200 There were things to do. 574 00:44:14,200 --> 00:44:16,920 Thank you, Mr Rust. 575 00:44:16,920 --> 00:44:22,800 This was Donald Tew's house, wasn't it, when he was headmaster? 576 00:44:22,800 --> 00:44:27,120 Yes, and the blackboard in the kitchen belongs to the school. 577 00:44:27,120 --> 00:44:31,360 And I use this original teacher's desk here in my study. 578 00:44:31,360 --> 00:44:33,880 I love this house. 579 00:44:36,040 --> 00:44:39,120 Is your garden part of the Open Day, Mr Rust? 580 00:44:39,120 --> 00:44:42,600 Naturally. And I expect to win the top prize - 581 00:44:42,600 --> 00:44:44,680 the Chairman's Cup. 582 00:44:44,680 --> 00:44:48,920 I'm sure you'll do it. Thank you. 583 00:44:48,920 --> 00:44:52,360 You know, you could charm a toad out of a tree, you. 584 00:45:16,120 --> 00:45:18,880 The police have been to Charles' house again. 585 00:45:20,520 --> 00:45:22,360 That's twice now. 586 00:45:24,480 --> 00:45:26,600 How many times have they spoken to you? 587 00:45:26,600 --> 00:45:30,200 Just the once. And me. 588 00:45:30,200 --> 00:45:32,800 So something must be up. 589 00:45:36,440 --> 00:45:39,360 He DESERVES to be punished, Shirley. 590 00:45:39,360 --> 00:45:42,200 He really does. 591 00:45:59,180 --> 00:46:02,860 Hello? Noel, is Cassie here? 592 00:46:02,860 --> 00:46:04,900 No - it's market day. 593 00:46:04,900 --> 00:46:06,940 Something wrong? 594 00:46:06,940 --> 00:46:08,980 Well, yes. It's odd. 595 00:46:08,980 --> 00:46:11,060 I went to Rachel's cottage. 596 00:46:11,060 --> 00:46:13,740 I knocked on the door but she didn't answer. 597 00:46:13,740 --> 00:46:15,900 She doesn't like people calling there. 598 00:46:15,900 --> 00:46:18,460 Why? I know she was in. 599 00:46:18,460 --> 00:46:20,980 She must have seen me. 600 00:46:20,980 --> 00:46:23,060 Must have heard me. 601 00:46:23,060 --> 00:46:25,780 It's just the way she is these days, Cully. 602 00:46:25,780 --> 00:46:27,820 Well, what's happened to her? 603 00:46:27,820 --> 00:46:29,860 She's OK. 604 00:46:29,860 --> 00:46:31,820 Honestly, she's fine. 605 00:46:34,740 --> 00:46:37,820 Whatever it is, it smells good. Thanks. 606 00:46:37,820 --> 00:46:40,140 Do you do all the cooking round here? 607 00:46:40,140 --> 00:46:42,220 And the cleaning. 608 00:46:42,220 --> 00:46:45,220 Cassie's never been much good around the house. 609 00:46:47,420 --> 00:46:50,060 Have you never wanted to leave Midsomer? 610 00:46:50,060 --> 00:46:52,580 No. I'm happy here. 611 00:46:52,580 --> 00:46:56,100 What about girlfriends? No time for that at the moment. 612 00:46:56,100 --> 00:47:00,500 Anyway, I've never got over you. 613 00:47:00,500 --> 00:47:05,140 Come on, now! That was just a schoolboy crush. 614 00:47:05,140 --> 00:47:09,220 Anyway, I was too old for you. Only a couple of years too old. 615 00:47:11,780 --> 00:47:14,420 Do you remember where we fist kissed? 616 00:47:15,460 --> 00:47:17,500 Yes. 617 00:47:17,500 --> 00:47:20,060 Yes - it was Chainey's Field. 618 00:47:39,780 --> 00:47:41,940 If my husband was alive, 619 00:47:41,940 --> 00:47:45,220 he could have prevented Charles living in that house. 620 00:47:46,860 --> 00:47:50,460 He would have made sure the school was a listed building. 621 00:47:50,460 --> 00:47:53,860 And he would have made you a tenant. 622 00:47:58,820 --> 00:48:01,780 And the way Charles talks to you. 623 00:48:04,140 --> 00:48:07,060 No-one liked him as a doctor. In fact, he was hated. 624 00:48:18,170 --> 00:48:21,090 And he doesn't like anyone getting in his way. 625 00:48:21,090 --> 00:48:23,410 No, he doesn't. 626 00:48:23,410 --> 00:48:27,170 Well, Fiona got in his way, didn't she? 627 00:48:27,170 --> 00:48:30,570 And look what happened to her. 628 00:48:34,570 --> 00:48:37,970 SQUEAKING 629 00:48:42,290 --> 00:48:44,250 Listen! 630 00:49:00,650 --> 00:49:02,610 Is that the sound you heard? 631 00:49:05,570 --> 00:49:08,130 Well, then, don't go out there, Donald. 632 00:49:08,130 --> 00:49:11,530 Please, don't go out there! 633 00:49:45,530 --> 00:49:48,890 Those committee bastards have taken over the village again. 634 00:49:48,890 --> 00:49:52,330 You'd think they'd have the decency to ask if we minded. 635 00:49:52,330 --> 00:49:54,410 Why should they? 636 00:49:54,410 --> 00:49:57,930 You told them what they could do with their committee. 637 00:49:57,930 --> 00:50:00,810 Where are you going? Out for a while to get away from it. 638 00:50:00,810 --> 00:50:02,770 You're welcome to come with me. 639 00:50:04,650 --> 00:50:07,210 No. I've got work to finish. 640 00:50:08,290 --> 00:50:11,050 And you know something else? 641 00:50:11,050 --> 00:50:13,490 There seems to be more of them this year. 642 00:50:13,490 --> 00:50:15,450 Must be the murder. 643 00:50:26,330 --> 00:50:30,730 I don't see the point in wandering about in someone else's garden. 644 00:50:30,730 --> 00:50:33,970 It's a chance to learn something. Huh! Like what - 645 00:50:33,970 --> 00:50:36,290 how to tie up a few broad beans? 646 00:50:36,290 --> 00:50:38,450 CAR HORN 647 00:50:41,410 --> 00:50:43,690 We're a lost race, do you know that? 648 00:50:45,330 --> 00:50:48,090 We care more for our gardens and our pets 649 00:50:48,090 --> 00:50:50,090 than we do for our kith and kin. 650 00:50:50,090 --> 00:50:52,490 CAR HORN What the bloody hell...?! 651 00:50:59,330 --> 00:51:01,330 Are you all right? Yeah... 652 00:51:01,330 --> 00:51:03,290 I'm fine. 653 00:51:30,690 --> 00:51:33,770 Isn't that the car that forced us off the road? 654 00:51:33,770 --> 00:51:37,490 Yeah, it is. Are you going to say something? 655 00:51:37,490 --> 00:51:40,410 No. Spoil our afternoon? 656 00:51:40,410 --> 00:51:42,370 I don't think so. 657 00:52:05,650 --> 00:52:07,530 Is there any news? 658 00:52:07,530 --> 00:52:11,450 Yes. Helen Broome has won Best Containerised Small Garden. 659 00:52:11,450 --> 00:52:14,850 Good. That'll keep her quiet for a year. 660 00:52:16,330 --> 00:52:19,170 The judges are on the move again. 661 00:52:20,930 --> 00:52:22,890 Can't wait to win, can he? 662 00:52:37,570 --> 00:52:42,490 What can I get you? A piece of Victoria sponge, please. 663 00:52:43,410 --> 00:52:45,450 What happened to that diet? 664 00:52:45,450 --> 00:52:48,530 What diet? Anyway, it's the weekend. 665 00:52:48,530 --> 00:52:51,010 Thank you. 666 00:52:52,850 --> 00:52:54,810 May I? 667 00:52:55,890 --> 00:52:57,970 I think I'll take a look around. 668 00:52:57,970 --> 00:53:00,850 Where's Lynn? I'm meeting her later. 669 00:53:02,450 --> 00:53:04,410 I've arranged something. 670 00:53:12,250 --> 00:53:14,210 CAR HORN BLARES 671 00:53:23,090 --> 00:53:25,050 Excuse me! 672 00:53:26,450 --> 00:53:30,650 Will you please leave my garden? It's not open to the public. 673 00:53:32,930 --> 00:53:34,930 Never has been and it never will be. 674 00:54:06,610 --> 00:54:08,690 Hello, Mr Thompson. 675 00:54:08,690 --> 00:54:12,570 You'd have thought those bastards would have had more respect. 676 00:54:14,730 --> 00:54:16,930 Fiona hasn't even been buried yet. 677 00:54:16,930 --> 00:54:18,930 Look, I'm sorry - 678 00:54:24,490 --> 00:54:26,930 Is this it, sir? 679 00:54:27,970 --> 00:54:30,250 I'm afraid it is. 680 00:54:30,250 --> 00:54:32,330 Only, where I come from, 681 00:54:32,330 --> 00:54:35,730 open garden day is when someone breaks into your shed. 682 00:54:38,330 --> 00:54:40,290 Drink? Yeah. 683 00:54:48,650 --> 00:54:51,010 Hello, Mike...Rosemary. Charles. 684 00:54:51,010 --> 00:54:54,370 I think you'll find it's even better than last year. 685 00:54:54,370 --> 00:54:57,210 And not a trough or a hanging basket in sight. 686 00:54:57,210 --> 00:54:59,650 I can't stand the things! 687 00:55:03,890 --> 00:55:06,730 This is the best border I've ever done. 688 00:55:38,850 --> 00:55:40,970 What do they call this beer? Real. 689 00:55:42,890 --> 00:55:44,930 Oh, here's Joyce. 690 00:55:44,930 --> 00:55:47,690 I've just bumped into Cully. 691 00:55:47,690 --> 00:55:50,450 Where is she? With a couple of her friends. 692 00:55:50,450 --> 00:55:53,250 Can I buy you a drink, Mrs Barnaby? Thank you. 693 00:56:11,340 --> 00:56:13,420 So where are we going? 694 00:56:13,420 --> 00:56:15,780 I told you - I've arranged something. 695 00:56:18,700 --> 00:56:20,660 Follow us. 696 00:58:26,710 --> 00:58:28,750 How dare he?! 697 00:58:28,750 --> 00:58:31,230 How DARE he do this? 698 00:58:41,950 --> 00:58:43,950 GATE CREAKING 699 00:58:51,390 --> 00:58:53,390 Won't be a second. 700 00:58:53,390 --> 00:58:55,390 Sorry. 701 00:59:01,230 --> 00:59:03,230 GATE CREAKING 702 00:59:46,370 --> 00:59:48,890 An apple for the teacher. 703 00:59:48,890 --> 00:59:51,570 Yes. Except he wasn't a teacher. 704 01:00:39,910 --> 01:00:41,910 Mr Tew, a word, please. 705 01:00:41,910 --> 01:00:43,910 Please, sir. 706 01:00:48,030 --> 01:00:51,630 I think it would be a good idea to end the Open Garden Day. 707 01:00:51,630 --> 01:00:54,270 End it? Yes, please. Can you manage that? 708 01:00:54,270 --> 01:00:56,270 Now? 709 01:00:56,270 --> 01:00:58,270 Yes, sir - now. Please. 710 01:01:01,030 --> 01:01:02,990 Yes. Thank you. 711 01:01:06,030 --> 01:01:09,910 Ladies and gentlemen, I'm sorry, but we have to end the afternoon. 712 01:01:09,910 --> 01:01:11,910 Would you please move back. 713 01:01:11,910 --> 01:01:14,030 I'm sorry. 714 01:01:14,030 --> 01:01:17,190 Ladies and gentlemen, please, move back. 715 01:01:17,190 --> 01:01:20,670 Tom, have you seen Cully? She's probably with her friends. 716 01:01:20,670 --> 01:01:24,110 There's no sign of them, either. I'd just like to know where she is. 717 01:01:24,110 --> 01:01:26,670 Where do her friends live? Piper's Cross Farm. 718 01:01:26,670 --> 01:01:29,470 She has another old friend, lives in Snakes Lane. 719 01:01:29,470 --> 01:01:31,510 Where? It's off Causton Road. 720 01:01:31,510 --> 01:01:33,470 You can't miss it. 721 01:01:48,910 --> 01:01:50,990 I remember this place. 722 01:01:50,990 --> 01:01:53,630 We used to come here as kids. That's right. 723 01:01:55,590 --> 01:01:57,630 Let's go further up. 724 01:01:57,630 --> 01:02:00,430 When I heard the bell... 725 01:02:01,510 --> 01:02:03,470 ..I thought... 726 01:02:05,030 --> 01:02:07,630 ..I thought he was ringing it to show off. 727 01:02:08,710 --> 01:02:11,310 To celebrate his win. 728 01:02:13,510 --> 01:02:15,470 Thank you. 729 01:02:18,350 --> 01:02:20,350 Did you see anyone else in there? 730 01:02:20,350 --> 01:02:22,630 No. 731 01:02:22,630 --> 01:02:25,070 Did you hear anything? 732 01:02:25,070 --> 01:02:27,110 Nothing... Nothing. 733 01:02:29,870 --> 01:02:33,030 It's so strange to hear that sound. 734 01:02:34,070 --> 01:02:36,630 That bell hasn't rung in years! 735 01:03:22,900 --> 01:03:25,900 He was attacked while he was sitting at his desk. 736 01:03:26,590 --> 01:03:28,750 Have you found the murder weapon yet? 737 01:03:28,750 --> 01:03:31,790 No. He was struck by several blows. 738 01:03:31,790 --> 01:03:34,310 Probably by the same long-bladed knife. 739 01:03:35,350 --> 01:03:37,350 First a rose, then an apple. 740 01:03:37,350 --> 01:03:40,070 Why make fun of the dead? 741 01:03:42,730 --> 01:03:44,810 This place is exactly the same. 742 01:03:44,810 --> 01:03:47,050 I'd forgotten how beautiful it is. 743 01:03:47,050 --> 01:03:51,130 Hi! Cully Barnaby. Well, well! 744 01:03:51,130 --> 01:03:51,650 I thought you'd forgotten all about us. 745 01:03:52,170 --> 01:03:53,810 I thought you'd forgotten all about us. 746 01:03:53,810 --> 01:03:55,890 How could I forget any of you? 747 01:03:55,890 --> 01:03:58,690 We always said we'd be friends for life. 748 01:03:58,690 --> 01:04:00,650 So we did! 749 01:04:00,650 --> 01:04:03,490 Where's your daughter? 750 01:04:03,490 --> 01:04:07,370 My parents often take her out. Oh. I would love to have seen her. 751 01:04:07,370 --> 01:04:09,410 What's her name? It's Lily. 752 01:04:09,410 --> 01:04:12,490 Well, when you and Lily are next in town - 753 01:04:12,490 --> 01:04:15,410 Oh, I don't go into town. 754 01:04:15,410 --> 01:04:17,610 All right then - in the village. 755 01:04:19,770 --> 01:04:23,930 Noel, you're a man in a million. 756 01:04:25,130 --> 01:04:28,770 You've even brought flowers. Don't praise him too much. 757 01:04:28,770 --> 01:04:31,130 He gets enough praise at home. No, he doesn't. 758 01:04:37,050 --> 01:04:40,130 Try one of these. They're delicious. 759 01:04:55,180 --> 01:04:57,660 I followed the judges into Charles' garden. 760 01:04:57,660 --> 01:04:59,620 I thought I'd take a look. 761 01:05:01,180 --> 01:05:04,140 Did you enter the house? No. 762 01:05:04,140 --> 01:05:06,900 I had better things to do, Mr Barnaby. 763 01:05:08,300 --> 01:05:11,180 Is that the costume you wore for the Spanish evening? 764 01:05:11,180 --> 01:05:15,060 Yes. Among other things, I've taught drama in my time. 765 01:05:15,060 --> 01:05:17,100 So I've always collected costumes. 766 01:05:19,660 --> 01:05:21,860 Looks like the real thing to me, that. 767 01:05:21,860 --> 01:05:24,380 Oh, it is. 768 01:05:24,380 --> 01:05:26,500 You've got the matador's sword, too. 769 01:05:26,500 --> 01:05:28,580 Yes... 770 01:05:28,580 --> 01:05:31,100 and before you ask, I didn't take it 771 01:05:31,100 --> 01:05:34,260 into the village hall that evening. 772 01:05:34,260 --> 01:05:38,820 Fiona was a troublemaker, but I'd no reason to harm her. 773 01:05:38,820 --> 01:05:42,180 I'm told that Charles Rust was the local GP in Midsomer Mallow. 774 01:05:42,180 --> 01:05:45,460 Yes, he was. He retired a couple of years ago. 775 01:05:45,460 --> 01:05:50,220 Was he a good doctor? Well...I suppose he knew his stuff. 776 01:05:50,220 --> 01:05:54,740 But he surrounded himself with awkward members of staff. 777 01:05:54,740 --> 01:05:57,380 Sometimes it was impossible to get near him. 778 01:05:57,380 --> 01:06:00,380 When Fiona worked for him - Fiona Thompson? 779 01:06:00,380 --> 01:06:03,500 Yes. I thought she worked in Causton. 780 01:06:03,500 --> 01:06:07,540 She did. But until Charles retired, she was his receptionist. 781 01:06:07,540 --> 01:06:11,140 She was in charge of all his medical records. 782 01:06:13,300 --> 01:06:15,380 What about Carol Curtis? 783 01:06:15,380 --> 01:06:18,260 That bitch? She wasn't so bad. 784 01:06:18,260 --> 01:06:20,900 She got married and went to live up north. 785 01:06:20,900 --> 01:06:23,700 Best place for her. 786 01:06:24,820 --> 01:06:27,500 In fact, that's the best place for any woman 787 01:06:27,500 --> 01:06:30,780 who marries just for the sake of it. 788 01:06:30,780 --> 01:06:33,500 Does that include me? 789 01:06:33,500 --> 01:06:35,980 Of course it does. 790 01:06:35,980 --> 01:06:39,060 You married a man who never laughs. 791 01:06:39,060 --> 01:06:41,020 What kind of a life is that? 792 01:06:45,700 --> 01:06:48,900 Rachel, I was saying to the girls the other day 793 01:06:48,900 --> 01:06:51,660 that it's been ten years since we were all together. 794 01:06:51,660 --> 01:06:54,540 So I was thinking we should celebrate. 795 01:06:54,540 --> 01:06:57,340 Well, we're celebrating now, aren't we? 796 01:06:57,340 --> 01:06:59,420 Well, yes, but... 797 01:06:59,420 --> 01:07:01,500 Well, I thought we should do it in style. 798 01:07:03,740 --> 01:07:06,180 Right. 799 01:07:11,980 --> 01:07:13,940 Who's for a swim? 800 01:07:32,500 --> 01:07:36,020 Come on, Noel - let's see what you're made of. 801 01:07:38,380 --> 01:07:40,620 You, too, Lynn. I'm not going in there. 802 01:07:40,620 --> 01:07:42,780 It's filthy. 803 01:07:43,900 --> 01:07:46,540 NOEL: Come on, Cassie! 804 01:07:46,540 --> 01:07:48,500 Aaagh! 805 01:07:53,740 --> 01:07:56,980 Come on - in you go! 806 01:08:11,220 --> 01:08:13,300 You're so brilliant, aren't you?! 807 01:08:16,020 --> 01:08:18,060 Get off me! 808 01:08:18,060 --> 01:08:23,140 Stop it! 809 01:09:20,400 --> 01:09:22,360 All right? Are you sure? 810 01:09:32,880 --> 01:09:34,880 Lynn? 811 01:09:34,880 --> 01:09:38,680 Lynn, are you here? 812 01:09:41,240 --> 01:09:43,360 Where have you been? 813 01:09:43,360 --> 01:09:45,520 I was with friends. 814 01:09:48,560 --> 01:09:51,760 Well, maybe you should stay with those friends tonight. 815 01:09:51,760 --> 01:09:54,840 I don't WANT to stay with them. I have to go to London. 816 01:09:54,840 --> 01:09:56,880 You usually go on Sundays. 817 01:09:56,880 --> 01:09:58,960 Listen to me - 818 01:09:58,960 --> 01:10:02,680 there's been another murder, here in the village. 819 01:10:02,680 --> 01:10:05,280 I don't really want to leave you alone. 820 01:10:05,280 --> 01:10:08,800 Another murder?! Yes. 821 01:10:08,800 --> 01:10:12,520 Don't leave me, Matthew. Please, stay here. 822 01:10:12,520 --> 01:10:15,480 I can't. There's too much to do in London. 823 01:10:30,040 --> 01:10:32,280 Where was she? She was in the river, sir. 824 01:10:33,880 --> 01:10:38,360 She was having a bit of a party with her friends. She's gone home now. 825 01:10:38,360 --> 01:10:40,160 Good. 826 01:11:02,490 --> 01:11:04,210 Hello? 827 01:11:10,250 --> 01:11:12,290 If Stoke is the man we're looking for, 828 01:11:12,290 --> 01:11:15,290 why would he kill Fiona Thompson and Charles Rust? 829 01:11:18,610 --> 01:11:21,290 Yes? Evening, sir. 830 01:11:21,290 --> 01:11:23,730 I'm Detective Chief Inspector Barnaby. 831 01:11:23,730 --> 01:11:25,970 This is Detective Sergeant Scott. 832 01:11:30,090 --> 01:11:32,290 We believe Jacob Stoke drinks in here. 833 01:11:32,290 --> 01:11:35,290 He did...until I barred him. 834 01:11:35,290 --> 01:11:38,850 Why did you bar him? He was getting too nasty. 835 01:11:38,850 --> 01:11:41,850 When was that, sir? About two, three days ago. 836 01:11:41,850 --> 01:11:46,330 Do you know where he lives? No. Just here and there. 837 01:11:46,330 --> 01:11:49,090 Hangs around Chainey's Field sometimes. 838 01:11:49,090 --> 01:11:53,050 If he's too pissed, he's known to curl up in that hand cart of his 839 01:11:53,050 --> 01:11:54,300 and sleep it off. 840 01:12:14,130 --> 01:12:15,730 Hi, Dad. 841 01:12:15,730 --> 01:12:17,970 I just came by to say I'm sorry. Oh... 842 01:12:23,970 --> 01:12:27,730 But you didn't need to send Daniel driving round the countryside. 843 01:12:27,730 --> 01:12:30,010 Well, your mother - she was worried. 844 01:12:30,010 --> 01:12:31,970 I realise that. 845 01:12:33,290 --> 01:12:35,530 And another murder in Midsomer Mallow. 846 01:12:35,530 --> 01:12:38,450 The killer must have been there with all those people. 847 01:12:38,450 --> 01:12:41,930 Yeah. Do you want a drink? No, thank you. 848 01:12:41,930 --> 01:12:45,210 So, how was the day out with your friends? 849 01:12:45,210 --> 01:12:47,210 Was that good? Oh, it was... 850 01:12:47,210 --> 01:12:49,610 it was all right. 851 01:12:52,050 --> 01:12:54,530 At least we all got together again at last. 852 01:12:54,530 --> 01:12:57,050 Was what's-her-name from Snakes Lane there? 853 01:12:57,050 --> 01:12:59,010 Rachel? Yeah, she was there. 854 01:13:00,250 --> 01:13:03,090 I still can't believe she has a daughter. 855 01:13:03,090 --> 01:13:06,210 Has she? Who's the dad? No-one knows. 856 01:13:06,210 --> 01:13:08,290 She went away to have the child. 857 01:13:08,290 --> 01:13:11,850 When was this? About three years ago. 858 01:13:15,010 --> 01:13:17,050 They'd all... 859 01:13:17,050 --> 01:13:19,090 They'd all changed, Dad. 860 01:13:19,090 --> 01:13:21,130 They were different. 861 01:13:21,130 --> 01:13:23,290 I told you so. 862 01:13:23,290 --> 01:13:26,410 Except for Noel. He'll never change. 863 01:13:26,410 --> 01:13:28,770 Who's Noel? Cassie's brother. 864 01:13:28,770 --> 01:13:31,850 We used to go out together once. Oh, did you now? 865 01:13:33,730 --> 01:13:36,170 He used to be such fun in those days. 866 01:13:36,170 --> 01:13:41,250 In what way was he fun? He used to...make us laugh. 867 01:13:41,250 --> 01:13:43,770 He was always playing practical jokes. 868 01:13:46,650 --> 01:13:48,690 Yes... 869 01:13:48,690 --> 01:13:50,650 they were different. 870 01:14:07,130 --> 01:14:09,170 KNOCK AT DOOR 871 01:14:09,170 --> 01:14:11,170 LOUDER KNOCKING 872 01:14:11,170 --> 01:14:14,050 Yes, all right. I'm coming! 873 01:14:14,050 --> 01:14:16,090 KNOCKING CONTINUES 874 01:14:16,090 --> 01:14:18,770 Yeah. Look - hold on, will you? 875 01:14:22,130 --> 01:14:24,690 I suppose you realise it's nearly 12:00? 876 01:14:26,170 --> 01:14:28,130 I'll be right with you, sir. 877 01:14:33,930 --> 01:14:35,970 Look at the state of this place. 878 01:14:35,970 --> 01:14:37,930 Where's my shoe? 879 01:14:39,530 --> 01:14:41,810 I'll tell you something now, Scott - 880 01:14:41,810 --> 01:14:43,890 I'm not in a good mood. 881 01:14:43,890 --> 01:14:46,610 Right, sir. So you tell me something. 882 01:14:46,610 --> 01:14:49,050 Do you intend to stay here? 883 01:14:49,050 --> 01:14:52,570 What, in this flat? No, Scott - with my division. 884 01:14:53,250 --> 01:14:55,570 I'm sorry, sir... 885 01:14:55,570 --> 01:14:58,410 Maybe you feel you've been done an injustice. 886 01:14:58,410 --> 01:15:01,970 In what way, sir? By being shunted out of London. 887 01:15:05,850 --> 01:15:08,130 All right, I'll be honest with you, sir. 888 01:15:08,130 --> 01:15:10,770 Maybe I don't like the countryside. 889 01:15:10,770 --> 01:15:13,890 Maybe I can't tell one herd of chickens from another. 890 01:15:13,890 --> 01:15:16,570 I am prepared to put up with it for the time being. 891 01:15:16,570 --> 01:15:19,890 You're prepared to put up with it? Because I'm willing to learn. 892 01:15:19,890 --> 01:15:21,930 All right - the flat's a tip. So what? 893 01:15:21,930 --> 01:15:24,130 I'm the one who has to live with it. 894 01:15:24,130 --> 01:15:28,370 You see, with all due respect, sir, I've been involved with two murders. 895 01:15:28,370 --> 01:15:32,330 I haven't had time to suss out the laundrette or the post office. 896 01:15:32,330 --> 01:15:35,610 And I'm tired. And it's Sunday. 897 01:15:35,610 --> 01:15:39,010 And your tie is crooked. Thank you, sir. 898 01:15:39,010 --> 01:15:41,170 And you don't get Sundays off with me. 899 01:15:41,170 --> 01:15:44,330 Great (!) Can I buy you breakfast? 900 01:15:44,330 --> 01:15:46,410 Yes, you can. Good. 901 01:15:46,410 --> 01:15:48,450 MOBILE RINGS 902 01:15:48,450 --> 01:15:50,090 Barnaby. 903 01:15:54,730 --> 01:15:57,490 There's no way we can make an identification, sir. 904 01:15:57,490 --> 01:15:59,450 It's too badly burned. 905 01:16:01,450 --> 01:16:03,410 We think we know who he is. 906 01:16:05,090 --> 01:16:08,530 If he was drunk, he could have set fire to himself accidentally. 907 01:16:09,530 --> 01:16:11,490 Got a bag? 908 01:16:17,070 --> 01:16:19,350 I've seen this before. 909 01:16:20,350 --> 01:16:22,310 Bag. 910 01:16:24,150 --> 01:16:25,670 Thank you. 911 01:16:28,810 --> 01:16:32,410 I think it's time we took that look at Dr Rust's medical records. 912 01:16:32,410 --> 01:16:34,810 On a Sunday? On a Sunday, yeah. 913 01:16:34,810 --> 01:16:37,610 You can use your charm. 914 01:17:42,050 --> 01:17:44,130 Hello, there. 915 01:17:44,130 --> 01:17:49,570 Who are you? Tom Barnaby from Causton CID. 916 01:17:49,570 --> 01:17:54,650 Barnaby? Are you Cully's dad? Yeah, that's right. I am. 917 01:17:58,210 --> 01:18:01,130 Come on. And you must be Rachel. 918 01:18:04,010 --> 01:18:05,970 Oi! 919 01:18:10,010 --> 01:18:12,770 Someone had better buy you a new dolly, hadn't they? 920 01:18:14,650 --> 01:18:17,690 Cully said she was meeting three old friends. 921 01:18:17,690 --> 01:18:22,170 I know Lynn and Cassie but I can't quite remember you. 922 01:18:22,170 --> 01:18:24,610 No, you wouldn't. 923 01:18:25,730 --> 01:18:27,770 I was always the quiet one. 924 01:18:27,770 --> 01:18:29,570 Come on. 925 01:18:35,970 --> 01:18:38,010 CHILD CRYING 926 01:19:07,340 --> 01:19:11,260 Afternoon, Miss Bennett. Oh, this is Detective Sergeant Scott. 927 01:19:11,260 --> 01:19:14,060 Hello. I'm sorry to worry you with this. 928 01:19:14,060 --> 01:19:17,140 But would you be kind enough to take a look at this? 929 01:19:20,660 --> 01:19:22,700 Well, it's one of mine... 930 01:19:22,700 --> 01:19:25,100 what's left of it. 931 01:19:25,100 --> 01:19:27,660 I sold it a couple of days ago. 932 01:19:27,660 --> 01:19:32,500 Are there any others like it? No. Similar but not identical. 933 01:19:32,500 --> 01:19:34,940 It's part of their charm. 934 01:19:34,940 --> 01:19:38,020 I believe you're secretary of the residents' committee. 935 01:19:38,020 --> 01:19:40,300 That's right, I am. 936 01:19:40,300 --> 01:19:44,180 Were you also secretary when Matthew Spearman was a member? 937 01:19:44,180 --> 01:19:48,180 Yes, but he didn't like us so he didn't stay with us long. 938 01:19:48,180 --> 01:19:51,700 That was when his wife was in New Zealand, yes? Yes. 939 01:19:51,700 --> 01:19:54,060 How long ago was that? 940 01:19:54,060 --> 01:19:57,540 Well, Donald was treasurer then. 941 01:19:57,540 --> 01:20:00,380 Erm...Charles had just become chairman. 942 01:20:00,380 --> 01:20:02,940 I'd say about three years. 943 01:20:02,940 --> 01:20:05,780 Three years. Thank you. 944 01:20:28,300 --> 01:20:32,780 Where did you get it, Dad? Is that the doll you bought? 945 01:20:32,780 --> 01:20:35,820 Yes. I bought it for Rachel's daughter. 946 01:20:35,820 --> 01:20:37,900 What's happened to it? 947 01:20:37,900 --> 01:20:40,340 Did you give it to her? No. 948 01:20:40,340 --> 01:20:44,500 I knocked on Rachel's door that day but there was no answer. 949 01:20:44,500 --> 01:20:47,540 So you didn't see the daughter? 950 01:20:47,540 --> 01:20:52,020 Well, I did. And she doesn't look anything like her mother. 951 01:20:52,020 --> 01:20:54,380 Here - grab a seat. 952 01:20:59,020 --> 01:21:01,100 What did you do with the doll? 953 01:21:01,100 --> 01:21:04,300 I gave it to Noel. They're old friends. 954 01:21:04,300 --> 01:21:06,620 He said he'd give it to Rachel. 955 01:21:06,620 --> 01:21:08,660 What, Noel the practical joker? 956 01:21:08,660 --> 01:21:10,740 Yes. 957 01:21:10,740 --> 01:21:12,980 And did he? I don't know. 958 01:21:12,980 --> 01:21:17,580 She didn't bother to thank me for it. What IS this, Dad? 959 01:21:17,580 --> 01:21:19,860 Why are you questioning me like this? 960 01:21:19,860 --> 01:21:22,860 What sort of jokes did Noel use to play, then? 961 01:21:22,860 --> 01:21:25,940 When? When you were at school together. 962 01:21:25,940 --> 01:21:27,900 I don't know! 963 01:21:28,980 --> 01:21:31,820 He used to put jokey things 964 01:21:31,820 --> 01:21:33,980 in other people's lockers and desks. 965 01:21:33,980 --> 01:21:36,220 People we didn't like. Just to scare them. 966 01:21:36,220 --> 01:21:37,860 Why? 967 01:21:37,860 --> 01:21:42,740 This doll was found by the body of a murdered man. 968 01:21:42,740 --> 01:21:45,580 He'd been stabbed and set alight. 969 01:21:46,660 --> 01:21:48,860 Some joke (!) 970 01:21:48,860 --> 01:21:50,900 No, Dad. 971 01:21:50,900 --> 01:21:53,540 No, not Noel! 972 01:21:55,500 --> 01:21:57,500 How could you think such a thing? 973 01:22:23,300 --> 01:22:26,220 Hello, Cassie. 974 01:22:26,220 --> 01:22:28,580 Is your brother here? 975 01:22:30,740 --> 01:22:33,060 Yes, Cully gave me a bag with the doll in it. 976 01:22:33,060 --> 01:22:35,140 It was a present for Lily. 977 01:22:35,140 --> 01:22:37,740 Who did you give it to? Look - what is this? 978 01:22:37,740 --> 01:22:40,900 Did you give it to Rachel? No. 979 01:22:40,900 --> 01:22:43,740 Who DID you give it to? Lynn. 980 01:22:43,740 --> 01:22:46,180 She said she'd take it to Rachel's. 981 01:22:46,180 --> 01:22:49,380 I doubt it got there. I think my brother's entitled 982 01:22:49,380 --> 01:22:54,660 to know what's going on. Yes. Let's all go into the house. 983 01:22:57,700 --> 01:23:01,780 Three years ago, Lynn Spearman visited New Zealand. 984 01:23:01,780 --> 01:23:03,820 Am I correct? 985 01:23:03,820 --> 01:23:05,900 Yes. 986 01:23:05,900 --> 01:23:10,220 And round about the same time, Rachel went to London to have her baby. 987 01:23:10,220 --> 01:23:12,780 That was a bit of a coincidence, wasn't it? 988 01:23:15,060 --> 01:23:17,740 In a small village like Midsomer Mallow, 989 01:23:17,740 --> 01:23:21,180 I'm surprised that a few tongues didn't start wagging. 990 01:23:21,180 --> 01:23:23,980 Because at least two people knew 991 01:23:23,980 --> 01:23:26,980 that it wasn't a coincidence at all. 992 01:23:26,980 --> 01:23:32,020 Charles Rust and his then receptionist Fiona Thompson. 993 01:23:32,020 --> 01:23:34,300 And both those people are now dead. 994 01:23:34,300 --> 01:23:36,900 We checked Lynn and Rachel's medical notes. 995 01:23:36,900 --> 01:23:39,260 Rachel hasn't had a problem for quite a while. 996 01:23:39,260 --> 01:23:41,740 But just over three years ago, 997 01:23:41,740 --> 01:23:44,620 Lynn's notes were forwarded from a surgery in London. 998 01:23:44,620 --> 01:23:46,700 She forgot to change her GP 999 01:23:46,700 --> 01:23:49,500 when she came back to Midsomer Mallow. 1000 01:23:50,580 --> 01:23:53,020 Lily is Lynn's child. 1001 01:23:54,100 --> 01:23:56,060 Am I right? 1002 01:24:02,060 --> 01:24:03,500 Yes. 1003 01:24:03,500 --> 01:24:06,220 And you, Noel Woods, 1004 01:24:06,220 --> 01:24:08,180 you are the father. 1005 01:24:14,620 --> 01:24:16,580 Yes. 1006 01:24:19,580 --> 01:24:22,420 Did you kill Charles Rust and Fiona Thompson? 1007 01:24:22,420 --> 01:24:24,100 No! 1008 01:24:24,100 --> 01:24:28,860 Do you know who did? Of course, not. 1009 01:24:31,700 --> 01:24:35,020 With Lynn and me it was just a bit of fun to start with. 1010 01:24:35,020 --> 01:24:37,700 Matthew was hardly ever home. 1011 01:24:39,220 --> 01:24:41,300 And then things went wrong. 1012 01:24:41,300 --> 01:24:44,860 Like what? Lynn lost interest. 1013 01:24:44,860 --> 01:24:48,260 Seemed to be just a bit of a game with her. 1014 01:24:48,260 --> 01:24:50,900 Or as if she was trying to prove something. 1015 01:24:52,020 --> 01:24:55,460 I don't think she cares about anyone. 1016 01:24:55,460 --> 01:24:57,820 Not even for her daughter? 1017 01:24:59,900 --> 01:25:01,940 But I care about Lily. 1018 01:25:01,940 --> 01:25:04,780 I see her whenever I can but it's... 1019 01:25:04,780 --> 01:25:06,700 difficult. In what way? 1020 01:25:09,780 --> 01:25:12,620 As friends, we discussed it. 1021 01:25:12,620 --> 01:25:18,700 We decided to close ranks, to act out a lie. 1022 01:25:18,700 --> 01:25:21,100 Well, that would be a bit of a problem. 1023 01:25:21,100 --> 01:25:23,380 Lily is the spitting image of her mother. 1024 01:25:23,380 --> 01:25:25,500 That's why Rachel can't be seen with her. 1025 01:25:28,380 --> 01:25:30,980 And there's a problem. 1026 01:25:30,980 --> 01:25:32,820 Like what? 1027 01:25:34,620 --> 01:25:36,860 She's been with the child too long. 1028 01:25:36,860 --> 01:25:39,420 She's now behaving like the real mother. 1029 01:25:40,500 --> 01:25:42,700 And we think there could be trouble. 1030 01:26:58,250 --> 01:27:00,290 What are you doing here? 1031 01:27:00,290 --> 01:27:03,050 Rachel, I need to talk to you. 1032 01:27:03,050 --> 01:27:05,090 For God's sake! 1033 01:27:05,090 --> 01:27:07,050 Come inside. 1034 01:27:26,810 --> 01:27:29,970 We'll get you a nice drink, all right, sweetheart? 1035 01:27:32,050 --> 01:27:34,290 Come on then - out you get. Good girl. 1036 01:28:00,770 --> 01:28:02,810 Are you leaving here? 1037 01:28:02,810 --> 01:28:04,890 Yes. 1038 01:28:04,890 --> 01:28:07,370 Where have you been this time of night? 1039 01:28:07,370 --> 01:28:09,410 To post some letters. 1040 01:28:09,410 --> 01:28:11,450 By the time they get them, 1041 01:28:11,450 --> 01:28:13,490 we'll be gone. 1042 01:28:13,490 --> 01:28:15,530 By the time who gets them? 1043 01:28:15,530 --> 01:28:18,090 Noel and Cassie and Lynn. 1044 01:28:21,370 --> 01:28:23,410 Lily and I often walk at night. 1045 01:28:23,410 --> 01:28:25,370 To the village and back. 1046 01:28:27,970 --> 01:28:31,290 That way...no-one sees us. 1047 01:28:43,130 --> 01:28:45,090 She's not your child, is she? 1048 01:28:47,210 --> 01:28:49,250 She's Lynn's. 1049 01:28:49,250 --> 01:28:52,410 Who's the father? 1050 01:28:52,410 --> 01:28:54,570 Does it matter? Yes, it does. 1051 01:28:55,650 --> 01:28:58,090 All right - it's Noel. 1052 01:28:59,690 --> 01:29:02,010 And he's never going to leave his sister. 1053 01:29:02,010 --> 01:29:04,090 They need each other. 1054 01:29:04,090 --> 01:29:07,810 What about Lynn? She doesn't need anyone. Never has. 1055 01:29:07,810 --> 01:29:09,850 And that's why you're leaving? Yes! 1056 01:29:09,850 --> 01:29:13,250 Look, someone has to give Lily a proper life. 1057 01:29:13,250 --> 01:29:16,330 She can't be just wheeled around in the dark for ever. 1058 01:29:17,410 --> 01:29:19,810 Oh, get out. 1059 01:29:19,810 --> 01:29:22,450 Go on - just get out! 1060 01:29:22,450 --> 01:29:25,170 Rachel, please! Get out! Go! 1061 01:29:25,170 --> 01:29:27,730 Just get out! 1062 01:29:42,730 --> 01:29:44,690 Who is that? 1063 01:29:52,330 --> 01:29:54,450 Lynn! 1064 01:30:00,570 --> 01:30:03,130 Remember how I used to hurt you when we were small? 1065 01:30:05,250 --> 01:30:07,530 It was because you used to tell on me. 1066 01:30:07,530 --> 01:30:10,450 Lynn, don't be stupid. That was years ago. 1067 01:30:10,450 --> 01:30:13,930 Nobody does that. Not to me. 1068 01:30:18,570 --> 01:30:20,610 So now... 1069 01:30:20,610 --> 01:30:23,450 I'm going to hurt you again. 1070 01:30:24,570 --> 01:30:27,650 You and your stupid bloody reunion! Lynn, please! 1071 01:30:27,650 --> 01:30:30,370 Please, no! 1072 01:30:39,010 --> 01:30:40,970 After all I've done for you. 1073 01:30:57,290 --> 01:30:59,210 It was the Spanish evening. 1074 01:31:01,810 --> 01:31:03,850 Matthew'd gone to bed early. 1075 01:31:03,850 --> 01:31:05,810 I went for a walk. 1076 01:31:07,850 --> 01:31:10,970 And saw Fiona in her Flamenco frock. 1077 01:31:12,650 --> 01:31:14,610 Strutting her stuff. 1078 01:31:27,970 --> 01:31:29,850 Hello? 1079 01:31:29,850 --> 01:31:31,890 'She'd called me earlier that day.' 1080 01:31:31,890 --> 01:31:33,850 Hello! 1081 01:31:33,850 --> 01:31:37,210 'She told me about her lack of funds. 1082 01:31:37,210 --> 01:31:39,850 Then she mentioned my medical records.' 1083 01:31:39,850 --> 01:31:42,010 So I thought, 1084 01:31:42,010 --> 01:31:44,050 I'll have you... 1085 01:31:44,050 --> 01:31:46,810 ..you cow! 1086 01:31:48,690 --> 01:31:51,210 'I took her out to Chainey's Field. 1087 01:31:52,330 --> 01:31:54,570 I knew how much she hated the place.' 1088 01:31:56,130 --> 01:31:58,090 And Charles Rust? 1089 01:31:59,370 --> 01:32:01,290 He knew, too, did he? 1090 01:32:02,410 --> 01:32:05,130 I suppose there were no problems there. 1091 01:32:05,130 --> 01:32:07,890 Garden walkabout day, everybody was busy. 1092 01:32:07,890 --> 01:32:10,450 But I'd seen you just before. 1093 01:32:10,450 --> 01:32:12,410 You'd overtaken me on the road. 1094 01:32:13,450 --> 01:32:15,890 You called at Rachel's cottage. 1095 01:32:15,890 --> 01:32:19,810 Isn't that the car that forced us off the road? 1096 01:32:19,810 --> 01:32:23,890 Yeah, it is. Are you going to say something? 1097 01:32:23,890 --> 01:32:26,170 No. Spoil our afternoon? 1098 01:32:28,330 --> 01:32:30,290 'Or did you WANT to be seen? 1099 01:32:33,090 --> 01:32:35,050 'Fast car like yours... 1100 01:32:37,410 --> 01:32:41,450 ..there was time to get back to the village and do what you had to do. 1101 01:32:48,330 --> 01:32:50,530 Once you'd got Fiona out of the way, 1102 01:32:50,530 --> 01:32:52,530 it was logical to finish the job. 1103 01:32:53,610 --> 01:32:56,130 The doctor who knew your secret, 1104 01:32:56,130 --> 01:32:58,210 did he threaten to tell, as well? 1105 01:32:58,210 --> 01:33:00,170 Could he be trusted?' 1106 01:33:27,220 --> 01:33:29,300 'That would have been the end of it. 1107 01:33:30,420 --> 01:33:34,300 But your daughter had found out about Lily. 1108 01:33:34,300 --> 01:33:36,580 I followed her to Rachel's cottage. 1109 01:33:36,580 --> 01:33:39,340 I knew it wouldn't be long 1110 01:33:39,340 --> 01:33:41,780 before she told her daddy.' 1111 01:33:43,820 --> 01:33:45,900 Lynn? 1112 01:33:45,900 --> 01:33:49,260 And no-one tells tales, not about me. 1113 01:33:49,260 --> 01:33:51,220 Ask Cully. 1114 01:33:54,380 --> 01:33:57,940 What about Jacob Stoke? Who? 1115 01:33:57,940 --> 01:34:00,900 The odd-job man. Would he have told tales? 1116 01:34:00,900 --> 01:34:06,180 Were you worried he saw something on the night you killed Fiona? 1117 01:34:07,260 --> 01:34:09,940 Or maybe you heard something 1118 01:34:09,940 --> 01:34:13,180 just before you were about to do your killing. 1119 01:34:13,180 --> 01:34:15,740 A squeaking sound. 1120 01:34:15,740 --> 01:34:19,980 And you thought, "That's the hand cart." 1121 01:34:19,980 --> 01:34:22,020 But it wasn't, Lynn. 1122 01:34:22,020 --> 01:34:25,700 That was the sound from your child's pushchair being wheeled 1123 01:34:25,700 --> 01:34:27,700 through the village at night. 1124 01:34:28,740 --> 01:34:30,860 Rachel and Lily. 1125 01:34:30,860 --> 01:34:34,060 I expect they walked past your great house 1126 01:34:34,060 --> 01:34:36,100 on more than one occasion... 1127 01:34:36,100 --> 01:34:38,340 in the dark. 1128 01:34:39,420 --> 01:34:41,460 The friend you'd made use of 1129 01:34:41,460 --> 01:34:43,540 and the child you'd abandoned. 1130 01:34:46,020 --> 01:34:50,540 And I imagine you'd seen Stoke, sleeping it off in the past. 1131 01:34:50,540 --> 01:34:54,860 Easy to kill then, wasn't he? 1132 01:35:58,990 --> 01:36:01,070 'Tell me something, Lynn - 1133 01:36:01,070 --> 01:36:04,230 why the rose and the apple and the doll?' 1134 01:36:09,230 --> 01:36:11,230 It was a game, really. 1135 01:36:12,430 --> 01:36:14,950 Reminded me of my school days. 1136 01:36:19,150 --> 01:36:21,510 Matthew always says I'm childish. 1137 01:36:23,790 --> 01:36:25,790 But, you see, 1138 01:36:25,790 --> 01:36:28,710 he hasn't got a sense of humour. 1139 01:36:30,870 --> 01:36:32,870 I have. 1140 01:36:36,190 --> 01:36:38,470 That's why Noel and I got on so well. 1141 01:36:54,390 --> 01:36:58,110 It's a nice restaurant, Cully. Yes, it is. 1142 01:36:58,110 --> 01:37:00,150 It's not the sort of place I'd choose. 1143 01:37:00,150 --> 01:37:02,950 No - you'd rather eat at home. 1144 01:37:04,270 --> 01:37:07,390 After a hard day's work, yes, I would. 1145 01:37:08,790 --> 01:37:10,750 Not late again, am I? 1146 01:37:12,430 --> 01:37:14,270 Hello, Daniel! 1147 01:37:14,270 --> 01:37:17,030 Mrs Barnaby... Sir. 1148 01:37:19,390 --> 01:37:24,070 Thank you for inviting me, Cully. May I say, you look lovely - 1149 01:37:24,070 --> 01:37:27,110 Ah - just sit down, would you? 1150 01:37:32,270 --> 01:37:36,270 I've invited you all here because I didn't want to cancel. 1151 01:37:36,270 --> 01:37:39,430 And I didn't want to come here alone. So - 1152 01:37:39,430 --> 01:37:41,670 That's understandable. 1153 01:37:41,670 --> 01:37:43,710 Will you join me in a toast? 1154 01:37:43,710 --> 01:37:45,990 To absent friends. 1155 01:37:51,510 --> 01:37:54,310 To absent friends. 1156 01:38:26,950 --> 01:38:28,990 ITFC Subtitles CHRIS BURDETT