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Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:02:51,630 --> 00:02:53,507 - Morning, Davis. - Good morning, sir. 2 00:02:55,593 --> 00:02:58,220 The commissioner sent this down for your immediate attention, sir. 3 00:02:58,304 --> 00:03:00,806 It's just come across from the prime minister, 10 Downing Street. 4 00:03:00,890 --> 00:03:02,266 Oh. 5 00:03:14,320 --> 00:03:17,072 Davis, bring me the personnel file 6 00:03:17,156 --> 00:03:19,992 for the Government Research Laboratory at Wallingford, will you? 7 00:03:25,623 --> 00:03:28,000 What's the name of the fellow who's in charge of it? 8 00:03:28,083 --> 00:03:30,836 Uh... Dolby, sir. Dolby. 9 00:03:30,920 --> 00:03:34,006 - "Professor Dolby, born 1894--" - All right, all right. 10 00:03:35,299 --> 00:03:36,967 Hello? Get me Professor Dolby 11 00:03:37,051 --> 00:03:39,803 of the Government Research Laboratory at Wallingford. 12 00:03:39,887 --> 00:03:41,222 Yes. 13 00:03:43,224 --> 00:03:45,017 What do you make of that, Davis? 14 00:03:50,856 --> 00:03:52,900 Another one for the loony bin, I suppose. 15 00:03:52,983 --> 00:03:55,110 Yes. Still, it's a new line, isn't it? 16 00:03:55,194 --> 00:03:57,112 No abuse, no obscenity. 17 00:03:57,196 --> 00:04:00,741 Just a polite, well-written note from one gentleman to another. 18 00:04:00,824 --> 00:04:02,451 Posted last night. Sunday. 19 00:04:04,286 --> 00:04:05,913 Hello? Oh, yes. 20 00:04:06,872 --> 00:04:08,749 Hello. Professor Dolby? 21 00:04:08,832 --> 00:04:12,253 This is Superintendent Folland here, Special Branch, Scotland Yard. 22 00:04:12,336 --> 00:04:16,674 Yes, sir. I believe you've got a Professor Willingdon on your staff. 23 00:04:16,757 --> 00:04:18,842 Is he with you this morning? 24 00:04:18,926 --> 00:04:20,511 Yes, I'll hold on. 25 00:04:20,594 --> 00:04:22,554 What dope have you got on Willingdon, Davis? 26 00:04:27,351 --> 00:04:31,063 "Willingdon, John Francis. Born 1893. 27 00:04:31,146 --> 00:04:33,941 Second son of George Arthur Willingdon, Bishop of Hampton, 28 00:04:34,024 --> 00:04:35,359 and Mary Helen Hartley. 29 00:04:35,442 --> 00:04:40,864 Educated Rugby and Cambridge. Natural Science Tripos, 1921 prizeman. 30 00:04:40,948 --> 00:04:44,618 Oliver Chair of Physics, Birmingham, 1927-32. 31 00:04:44,702 --> 00:04:49,498 Assistant Director of Research, Cavendish Laboratories, Cambridge, until 1940. 32 00:04:49,581 --> 00:04:52,835 Member of the British team for New Mexico, 1943. 33 00:04:52,918 --> 00:04:56,588 Appointed senior research worker at Wallingford, 1945." 34 00:04:57,172 --> 00:04:58,924 Hmm. Hello, yes? 35 00:04:59,800 --> 00:05:01,844 He's not with you? 36 00:05:01,927 --> 00:05:04,305 Have you any idea where he is? 37 00:05:04,388 --> 00:05:07,891 I see. Look, sir, I shall have to speak to your chief security officer. 38 00:05:07,975 --> 00:05:10,144 Would you get me put through, please? 39 00:05:10,227 --> 00:05:13,397 - What do MI5 say about him? - Nothing at all, sir. Clean sheet. 40 00:05:13,480 --> 00:05:17,651 Mm. Hello, Farrer. Look, this is Folland here. 41 00:05:17,735 --> 00:05:21,280 I've got to speak freely, so I'm coming off this line. Stand by, will you? 42 00:05:23,073 --> 00:05:25,242 AX2. 43 00:05:25,326 --> 00:05:26,952 Hello, Farrer, can you hear me? 44 00:05:27,036 --> 00:05:29,913 Good. Now listen, Farrer, we've got a letter here 45 00:05:29,997 --> 00:05:33,709 that your Professor Willingdon is supposed to have written to the prime minister. 46 00:05:33,792 --> 00:05:37,254 It may be a hoax, but I shall have to ask you to make a magazine check at once. 47 00:05:37,338 --> 00:05:39,840 Yeah. When was the last count? 48 00:05:40,841 --> 00:05:43,093 I see. Yes. 49 00:05:43,969 --> 00:05:45,304 Yes, as quick as you can. 50 00:05:48,098 --> 00:05:49,975 It's the simplest way out of that one, I think. 51 00:05:50,059 --> 00:05:52,144 It reminds me of the fellow who kept writing to the archbishop 52 00:05:52,227 --> 00:05:53,771 during the Lambeth Conference. 53 00:05:53,854 --> 00:05:55,939 Mm? What was that? 54 00:05:56,023 --> 00:05:57,358 Called himself Solomon Eagle. 55 00:05:57,441 --> 00:06:00,110 Went about dressed in a goatskin and a pair of sandals. 56 00:06:00,194 --> 00:06:04,073 You remember. When we finally caught up with him, he'd painted himself blue. 57 00:06:04,948 --> 00:06:07,701 And was trying to set fire to St. Paul's. 58 00:06:07,785 --> 00:06:11,663 Yes. You know, this chap's done it very well. 59 00:06:11,747 --> 00:06:13,540 Did you notice the address? 60 00:06:13,624 --> 00:06:15,542 - He's used a real embossing stamp. - Has he? 61 00:06:17,669 --> 00:06:20,047 Folland here. Yes, Farrer. 62 00:06:21,256 --> 00:06:22,466 What? 63 00:06:23,550 --> 00:06:25,969 Last night? Hold on. 64 00:06:26,053 --> 00:06:28,222 Quickly, Davis. Lay on a couple of cars and four men. 65 00:06:28,305 --> 00:06:30,182 Now listen, Farrer, I am coming down. 66 00:06:30,265 --> 00:06:32,309 Until I arrive, nobody must enter the place or leave it. 67 00:06:32,393 --> 00:06:35,771 And there must be no discussion. I'll be with you in an hour. 68 00:06:46,698 --> 00:06:48,450 Your pass, please, sir. 69 00:06:48,534 --> 00:06:51,036 Right. Thank you, sir. 70 00:07:04,133 --> 00:07:06,427 - This photo anything like him? - Yes, yes, quite. 71 00:07:06,510 --> 00:07:09,346 - Has he the run of the place? - Of course. He has the run of the place. 72 00:07:09,430 --> 00:07:11,974 And why shouldn't he? I mean, nobody would question him. 73 00:07:12,057 --> 00:07:14,268 He's our senior research worker. 74 00:07:14,351 --> 00:07:16,395 He was working here until lunchtime yesterday. 75 00:07:16,478 --> 00:07:19,064 If he came back after that, your own police would have a record of it? 76 00:07:19,148 --> 00:07:21,442 Yes, yes. Everybody's checked in and out. 77 00:07:21,525 --> 00:07:23,735 Check up with the local security, then, Rogers. 78 00:07:23,819 --> 00:07:25,571 The letter was posted at Paddington last night. 79 00:07:25,654 --> 00:07:26,655 - Has he a car? - No. 80 00:07:26,738 --> 00:07:29,032 And Rogers, check up at the railway station too. 81 00:07:29,116 --> 00:07:30,868 Yes, sir. Sorry, sir. 82 00:07:30,951 --> 00:07:33,162 - Sorry. - Ah, come in, Lane. 83 00:07:33,245 --> 00:07:35,873 This is Willingdon's personal assistant, Stephen Lane. 84 00:07:35,956 --> 00:07:37,458 Oh, good. 85 00:07:37,541 --> 00:07:39,626 My name's Folland. We're police officers. 86 00:07:39,710 --> 00:07:42,212 - Scotland Yard, Special Branch. - Oh? 87 00:07:42,296 --> 00:07:44,381 When did you last see your Professor Willingdon? 88 00:07:44,465 --> 00:07:46,550 We were working here together until lunchtime yesterday. 89 00:07:46,633 --> 00:07:49,678 - Since then he's been working at home. - No, he isn't at home. 90 00:07:49,761 --> 00:07:51,513 We've lost him, and we want to find him quick. 91 00:07:51,597 --> 00:07:52,639 Lost him? 92 00:07:52,723 --> 00:07:56,477 Mm. He didn't sleep at home last night, and he hasn't been seen since. 93 00:07:56,560 --> 00:07:58,562 You've been with Professor Willingdon long? 94 00:07:58,645 --> 00:08:00,314 Yes, about five years. 95 00:08:00,397 --> 00:08:02,566 - Ever go to his home? - Yes, fairly often. 96 00:08:02,649 --> 00:08:04,902 - Friend of the family? - Yes, I am. 97 00:08:04,985 --> 00:08:06,695 What's that got to do with it? 98 00:08:06,778 --> 00:08:09,323 Just answer the questions. 99 00:08:09,406 --> 00:08:11,575 When you last saw him, did he seem to be quite normal? 100 00:08:11,658 --> 00:08:14,620 - Of course. - He wasn't overworked? 101 00:08:14,703 --> 00:08:17,539 Well... not more than any of us. 102 00:08:18,332 --> 00:08:20,083 I see. 103 00:08:20,167 --> 00:08:22,711 Look here, sir. We shall have to go to his home and see his family. 104 00:08:22,794 --> 00:08:25,547 - I'd like Lane to come with us. - Certainly. By all means. 105 00:08:25,631 --> 00:08:27,049 Come on, Lane. Come on. 106 00:08:29,384 --> 00:08:32,095 I say, is this something pretty dodgy? 107 00:08:32,179 --> 00:08:34,097 Dodgy? Hm. Could be. 108 00:08:58,956 --> 00:09:01,124 - Steve! - Hello, darling. 109 00:09:01,208 --> 00:09:03,502 Ann, this is Superintendent Folland from Scotland Yard. 110 00:09:03,585 --> 00:09:05,295 - Good morning. - Oh, how do you do? 111 00:09:05,379 --> 00:09:06,463 Do come in. 112 00:09:06,547 --> 00:09:07,923 Carter, Thompson. 113 00:09:10,092 --> 00:09:12,261 - Sit down, Mr. Folland. - Thank you. 114 00:09:12,344 --> 00:09:14,930 - I'm afraid Daddy's not in, Steve. - Yes, we know, Miss Willingdon. 115 00:09:15,013 --> 00:09:17,057 We wondered if you'd any idea where he is? 116 00:09:17,140 --> 00:09:18,600 I'm afraid I haven't. 117 00:09:18,684 --> 00:09:20,561 He's awfully vague, you know. 118 00:09:20,644 --> 00:09:23,730 I daresay he'd ring up shortly and ask what's for lunch. 119 00:09:23,814 --> 00:09:25,440 Of course, he might have gone into Oxford. 120 00:09:25,524 --> 00:09:27,442 Oh, without saying a word to anyone? 121 00:09:27,526 --> 00:09:30,070 Good heavens, yes. If he missed his train last night, 122 00:09:30,153 --> 00:09:31,613 he wouldn't phone because of Mummy. 123 00:09:31,697 --> 00:09:34,283 - Oh? - She's practically an invalid. 124 00:09:34,366 --> 00:09:36,243 Get through to Oxford, Carter. Talk to Maxted. 125 00:09:36,326 --> 00:09:37,786 Very good, sir. 126 00:09:37,869 --> 00:09:39,413 You sound very serious. 127 00:09:40,414 --> 00:09:41,999 Has something happened? 128 00:09:42,082 --> 00:09:43,750 What is it, Ann? 129 00:09:43,834 --> 00:09:45,669 It's Daddy, Mummy. 130 00:09:45,752 --> 00:09:48,338 Steve and Mr. Folland here are rather worried about him. 131 00:09:48,422 --> 00:09:50,340 Worried? Why should they be worried? 132 00:09:50,424 --> 00:09:52,759 Your husband's a very important person, Mrs. Willingdon. 133 00:09:52,843 --> 00:09:54,720 We have to take great care of him. 134 00:09:54,803 --> 00:09:57,306 - What was he wearing when he went off? - His dark gray suit. 135 00:09:57,389 --> 00:10:00,017 And of course his old raincoat. He never goes without that. 136 00:10:00,100 --> 00:10:02,144 - Mm-hmm. Any hat? - An ordinary gray felt. 137 00:10:02,227 --> 00:10:05,063 - I see. Did he take anything with him? - He may have done. 138 00:10:05,147 --> 00:10:08,775 He has a little suitcase, a sort of Gladstone bag affair for his night things, 139 00:10:08,859 --> 00:10:11,111 which he often takes to the laboratories with him. 140 00:10:11,194 --> 00:10:13,238 If he was busy, he often slept at the labs. 141 00:10:13,322 --> 00:10:16,074 I see. Thompson, send that description out to all stations. 142 00:10:16,158 --> 00:10:17,451 Right, sir. 143 00:10:19,620 --> 00:10:22,039 You know the kind of work he's engaged on, of course. 144 00:10:22,122 --> 00:10:23,707 Does he ever discuss it with you? 145 00:10:23,790 --> 00:10:26,335 I'm afraid it would be a rather one-sided discussion. 146 00:10:26,418 --> 00:10:27,544 I see. 147 00:10:27,628 --> 00:10:30,589 Thank you, Mrs. Willingdon. Sorry to have disturbed you. 148 00:10:30,672 --> 00:10:32,424 Just a minute. 149 00:10:32,507 --> 00:10:36,428 I think you've heard something about my husband that you haven't told us. 150 00:10:36,511 --> 00:10:38,347 You needn't be afraid to tell us, you know. 151 00:10:38,430 --> 00:10:39,973 I can see that. 152 00:10:40,057 --> 00:10:43,894 If he does get in touch, as you seem to think he will, please let me know at once. 153 00:10:43,977 --> 00:10:45,937 - You'll find me there. - Thank you. 154 00:10:47,356 --> 00:10:50,609 Steve! Steve, what's all this about? 155 00:10:50,692 --> 00:10:52,819 I don't know, it looks like a security job. 156 00:10:52,903 --> 00:10:55,530 Perhaps your father's taken some drawings or papers by accident. 157 00:10:55,614 --> 00:10:57,491 - Don't they trust him? - It's not that, darling. 158 00:10:57,574 --> 00:10:59,743 It's just that we're so damned scared, we can't trust anybody. 159 00:10:59,826 --> 00:11:03,038 Now don't you worry too much. And let me know if you hear anything. 160 00:11:22,182 --> 00:11:24,810 - She's a nice girl. - I've always thought so. 161 00:11:24,893 --> 00:11:27,020 Lane, you'll have to come back to London with me. 162 00:11:27,104 --> 00:11:28,271 Why London? 163 00:11:28,355 --> 00:11:30,982 Because that's where I think we shall find him, and you might help us do it. 164 00:11:31,066 --> 00:11:32,526 - Where's your billet? - In the village. 165 00:11:32,609 --> 00:11:34,861 While you collect your things, I can put a call through. 166 00:11:34,945 --> 00:11:37,030 Drop me at the laboratories, take Mr. Lane to his digs, 167 00:11:37,114 --> 00:11:39,700 wait for him, and then come back and collect me. 168 00:11:39,783 --> 00:11:41,284 Whatever you say, of course. 169 00:11:41,368 --> 00:11:43,745 But don't you think it might be better if you put me in the picture? 170 00:11:45,330 --> 00:11:47,624 All right. 171 00:11:47,708 --> 00:11:51,336 Willingdon has stolen a UR12 bomb from the magazine at Wallingford. 172 00:11:51,420 --> 00:11:52,462 What? 173 00:11:52,546 --> 00:11:55,298 He's also written a personal letter to the prime minister. 174 00:11:55,382 --> 00:11:57,676 He says that unless it's publicly announced that Great Britain 175 00:11:57,759 --> 00:11:59,970 will stop making any more such weapons, 176 00:12:00,053 --> 00:12:03,390 he'll set it off and destroy what he calls the seat of government. 177 00:12:03,473 --> 00:12:06,977 - But a UR12 would wipe out half London. - Exactly. 178 00:12:07,060 --> 00:12:09,020 If the prime minister doesn't make this announcement, 179 00:12:09,104 --> 00:12:12,649 your professor says that he'll explode the bomb at noon on Sunday next. 180 00:12:13,525 --> 00:12:16,611 - Today's Monday. - I can't believe it. 181 00:12:18,530 --> 00:12:20,657 How big's a UR12? 182 00:12:20,741 --> 00:12:23,326 About the size of a portable typewriter. 183 00:12:23,410 --> 00:12:26,037 In fact, he could easily have slipped it into a small suitcase. 184 00:12:26,788 --> 00:12:27,956 Yes. 185 00:12:44,097 --> 00:12:46,767 No, we haven't had a new vehicle since '45. 186 00:12:46,850 --> 00:12:49,478 If we'd had full strength, we shouldn't have had the men to maintain them. 187 00:12:49,561 --> 00:12:51,438 So it's no use bellyaching about that. 188 00:12:54,065 --> 00:12:55,484 Will you wait in here, please? 189 00:12:55,567 --> 00:12:57,444 - Hello, Grant. - Good morning, sir. 190 00:12:57,527 --> 00:12:59,321 Good morning, sir. Any idea what's on? 191 00:12:59,404 --> 00:13:01,531 No, sir. Simply got a message from the PM's secretary. 192 00:13:01,615 --> 00:13:04,201 - So did we. - You're transportation, Grant. 193 00:13:04,284 --> 00:13:07,078 - When's the army gonna get some new stuff? - Oh, can't afford it, sir. 194 00:13:07,162 --> 00:13:09,498 False teeth and wigs come first nowadays. 195 00:13:09,581 --> 00:13:12,417 Well, Prime Minister, my information is-- 196 00:13:12,501 --> 00:13:15,086 and perhaps Leith out here can confirm it-- 197 00:13:15,170 --> 00:13:17,839 that a UR12 exploded on Westminster Bridge 198 00:13:17,923 --> 00:13:22,511 will lay flat an area roughly from Rotherhithe to Notting Hill Gate. 199 00:13:22,594 --> 00:13:23,845 That is so. 200 00:13:25,680 --> 00:13:28,642 Well, any possibility of a hoax can now be ruled out. 201 00:13:28,725 --> 00:13:32,145 Willingdon has disappeared and has presumably taken a UR12 with him. 202 00:13:32,229 --> 00:13:34,606 One question remains: Is he bluffing? 203 00:13:42,447 --> 00:13:44,074 Young man wants a haircut. 204 00:13:44,157 --> 00:13:47,494 You know, I saw me old staff car again the other day, swear to it. 205 00:13:47,577 --> 00:13:50,872 Do you know what it was up to? Towing a damn trailer round a fairground. 206 00:13:50,956 --> 00:13:51,957 Would you believe it? 207 00:13:52,040 --> 00:13:55,377 A UR12 is actuated by an Aston Blaire time mechanism, sir. 208 00:13:55,836 --> 00:13:57,379 Once the mechanism has been started, 209 00:13:57,462 --> 00:14:00,340 the explosion can be set to occur anytime within 15 minutes. 210 00:14:00,423 --> 00:14:02,843 Is there any chance of it exploding prematurely? 211 00:14:02,926 --> 00:14:06,054 Not accidentally, no, sir. You see, there are two separate components. 212 00:14:06,137 --> 00:14:08,515 One's quite useless without the other. 213 00:14:08,598 --> 00:14:10,725 Of course, the time mechanism can be set 214 00:14:10,809 --> 00:14:14,062 to operate instantaneously at the touch of a trigger. 215 00:14:14,145 --> 00:14:16,523 At least there's no question of Willingdon planting the thing 216 00:14:16,606 --> 00:14:18,275 and leaving us to find it. 217 00:14:18,358 --> 00:14:22,654 No. Find Willingdon, and presumably you'll find the UR12 with him. 218 00:14:22,737 --> 00:14:24,656 A full description's already gone out, sir. 219 00:14:24,739 --> 00:14:26,616 And in an hour's time, we start a thorough comb-out. 220 00:14:26,700 --> 00:14:28,577 I see. 221 00:14:28,660 --> 00:14:30,036 All right, thank you, Folland. 222 00:14:30,120 --> 00:14:32,455 Grenville, ask General Willoughby and the others to come in. 223 00:14:32,539 --> 00:14:34,958 - Oh, Lane? - Yes, sir? 224 00:14:35,041 --> 00:14:37,669 You've been working with Willingdon for a number of years, haven't you? 225 00:14:37,752 --> 00:14:39,671 - Yes, sir. - Hmm. 226 00:14:39,754 --> 00:14:44,134 Tell me, what are his political interests? 227 00:14:44,217 --> 00:14:46,386 Political interests? 228 00:14:46,469 --> 00:14:49,055 Well, sir, I think his main one was... 229 00:14:49,139 --> 00:14:51,057 keeping away from politicians, sir. 230 00:14:51,683 --> 00:14:53,435 Wise man. Thank you, Lane. 231 00:14:58,064 --> 00:15:00,525 It's quite clear, gentlemen, that we daren't gamble 232 00:15:00,609 --> 00:15:03,069 on the hope of the commissioner here finding this man. 233 00:15:03,153 --> 00:15:05,238 I've therefore asked our military advisers to come here 234 00:15:05,322 --> 00:15:07,616 so that they can prepare an immediate plan. 235 00:15:07,699 --> 00:15:09,910 Ah, General Willoughby, come in. 236 00:15:09,993 --> 00:15:11,703 - Will you come and sit beside me, General? - Yes. 237 00:15:11,786 --> 00:15:13,914 Gentlemen, you'll find chairs. 238 00:15:17,083 --> 00:15:19,294 Davis, anything come in? Sit down, Lane. 239 00:15:21,171 --> 00:15:24,007 - Only Rogers' report from Wallingford. - Let's have it. 240 00:15:24,090 --> 00:15:26,551 On the night of the incident, half past 7:00 approximately, 241 00:15:26,635 --> 00:15:28,261 the missing person, Professor J.T. Willingdon, 242 00:15:28,345 --> 00:15:30,972 is known to have left his home, Green Gables in the vicinity of-- 243 00:15:31,056 --> 00:15:33,683 You're not giving evidence, Davis. Let's have it in English. 244 00:15:34,768 --> 00:15:36,144 All right, sir. 245 00:15:36,227 --> 00:15:39,773 Well, the next thing is that round about eight o'clock, he's at the vicarage, 246 00:15:39,856 --> 00:15:43,151 enjoying a quiet game of chess with the local incumbent. 247 00:15:43,234 --> 00:15:45,779 - Vicar. - Well, vicar. 248 00:15:45,862 --> 00:15:48,073 Apparently, he's not a bad hand at chess. 249 00:15:48,156 --> 00:15:51,201 I expect that's on account of his mathematical brain, you see, sir. 250 00:15:51,284 --> 00:15:54,037 Just the facts, Davis. Just the facts. 251 00:15:54,120 --> 00:15:55,789 All right, sir. 252 00:15:55,872 --> 00:15:57,749 Well, after about half an hour, 253 00:15:57,832 --> 00:16:00,085 he leaves the vicarage and sets off for the labs. 254 00:16:00,168 --> 00:16:02,879 According to the record at the gate, he was admitted at 8:50, 255 00:16:02,963 --> 00:16:05,048 left again at 9:05. 256 00:16:05,131 --> 00:16:07,550 He was last seen catching the 9:25 for Paddington. 257 00:16:07,634 --> 00:16:10,971 That's a slow train. Got in that night at 10:50. 258 00:16:11,054 --> 00:16:12,764 That's the lot, sir. 259 00:16:16,643 --> 00:16:20,689 - Do you know this vicar, Lane? - I've met him. His name's Burgess. 260 00:16:20,772 --> 00:16:23,149 He's the last person we know to have spoken to Willingdon. 261 00:16:25,360 --> 00:16:27,612 I'd better see him. Lane, you'll have to come with me. 262 00:16:27,696 --> 00:16:29,239 I've got another job for you. 263 00:16:29,322 --> 00:16:31,658 - Where are we going? - Back to Wallingford. 264 00:16:41,793 --> 00:16:45,588 Now, listen, Lane, what I'm after is some clue to Willingdon's motive. 265 00:16:45,672 --> 00:16:47,007 Has somebody put him up to this? 266 00:16:47,090 --> 00:16:48,675 Go through his papers with a tooth comb, 267 00:16:48,758 --> 00:16:50,385 and if you find any reference to anything or anybody 268 00:16:50,468 --> 00:16:52,220 you can't understand, let me know. 269 00:16:52,303 --> 00:16:53,471 And, Lane... 270 00:16:54,514 --> 00:16:56,891 - Don't tell them anything. - Right. 271 00:16:58,101 --> 00:16:59,436 Drive on. 272 00:17:32,677 --> 00:17:33,970 Is anyone at home? 273 00:17:40,852 --> 00:17:43,855 Excuse me. Can you tell me where I could find the vicar, please? 274 00:17:43,938 --> 00:17:45,273 Yes, I'm the vicar. 275 00:17:45,356 --> 00:17:47,942 Oh. Sorry, sir. 276 00:17:48,026 --> 00:17:51,613 Oh, don't apologize. I know, you took me for the builder's mate. 277 00:17:51,696 --> 00:17:54,199 I'm afraid I'm fighting a losing battle with this place. 278 00:17:54,282 --> 00:17:57,035 I no sooner patch it up here than it falls down somewhere else. 279 00:17:58,161 --> 00:17:59,496 What can I do for you? 280 00:17:59,579 --> 00:18:01,414 My name's Folland, Superintendent Folland. 281 00:18:01,498 --> 00:18:03,792 You saw one of my men this morning, Sergeant Rogers. 282 00:18:03,875 --> 00:18:06,711 Oh, yes, yes. So you're from the police too, are you? 283 00:18:06,795 --> 00:18:09,714 That's right. I'm afraid I've come to bother you with a few questions. 284 00:18:09,798 --> 00:18:12,842 Oh. Well, we're in a bit of a muddle this morning here, I'm afraid. 285 00:18:12,926 --> 00:18:15,386 - But do find yourself a seat somewhere. - Thank you. 286 00:18:20,892 --> 00:18:23,061 Well, what's it all about? 287 00:18:23,144 --> 00:18:26,022 You're an old friend of Professor Willingdon's, I believe. 288 00:18:26,106 --> 00:18:27,273 Yes, I am. 289 00:18:27,357 --> 00:18:28,983 And he came here last night? 290 00:18:29,067 --> 00:18:31,820 - Yes. - Did he stay long? 291 00:18:31,903 --> 00:18:34,114 No, about an hour or so. 292 00:18:34,197 --> 00:18:36,950 Did he seem to be quite himself? 293 00:18:37,033 --> 00:18:39,119 Yes, I suppose so. 294 00:18:39,202 --> 00:18:41,162 You sound doubtful, Vicar. 295 00:18:41,246 --> 00:18:43,164 Do I? Oh, no, no, no. 296 00:18:43,248 --> 00:18:45,416 As far as I could tell, he was quite himself. 297 00:18:45,500 --> 00:18:47,418 Was there any special reason for his visit? 298 00:18:47,502 --> 00:18:50,630 Oh, no. We play chess together two or three times a week. 299 00:18:50,713 --> 00:18:52,257 We played last night. 300 00:18:52,340 --> 00:18:54,509 What did you talk about? 301 00:18:55,844 --> 00:18:59,264 We, um... talked about private matters. 302 00:19:00,056 --> 00:19:04,310 Look, Vicar, it's vitally important that you tell me everything you know. 303 00:19:04,394 --> 00:19:08,273 Superintendent, John Willingdon is not only one of my oldest friends, 304 00:19:08,356 --> 00:19:10,275 he's also one of my parishioners. 305 00:19:10,358 --> 00:19:12,485 I have no right to betray his confidence. 306 00:19:12,569 --> 00:19:15,613 Now look here, sir. This is a matter of the greatest urgency. 307 00:19:15,697 --> 00:19:18,658 Willingdon has disappeared, and I'm going to be quite frank. 308 00:19:18,741 --> 00:19:21,536 His disappearance endangers the national safety. 309 00:19:22,287 --> 00:19:24,330 National safety? 310 00:19:30,044 --> 00:19:31,880 What is it you want to know? 311 00:19:31,963 --> 00:19:34,465 What I'm trying to find out is his state of mind, 312 00:19:34,549 --> 00:19:37,260 what his intentions were, and I have very little time to do it in. 313 00:19:37,343 --> 00:19:39,220 The state of his mind? 314 00:19:39,304 --> 00:19:41,681 Now, there I may have misled you, Mr.-- 315 00:19:41,764 --> 00:19:43,474 - Folland. - Mr. Folland. 316 00:19:43,558 --> 00:19:46,519 To be quite truthful, when I said good-bye to him last night, 317 00:19:46,603 --> 00:19:48,980 I did feel decidedly uneasy... 318 00:19:49,063 --> 00:19:51,774 as indeed I frequently felt during the past months. 319 00:19:51,858 --> 00:19:56,029 For a long time now, I've known that John was a very troubled man. 320 00:19:56,112 --> 00:19:57,655 Yeah? In what way? 321 00:19:57,739 --> 00:19:59,574 Oh, how can I put it? 322 00:20:00,700 --> 00:20:02,202 I think he'd lost faith. 323 00:20:02,285 --> 00:20:05,330 I think he'd lost all faith he once had in the value of his work, 324 00:20:05,413 --> 00:20:08,416 and he was wondering more and more where it was leading us all. 325 00:20:08,499 --> 00:20:10,043 Yes? 326 00:20:10,126 --> 00:20:12,212 I feel he looked to me for help. 327 00:20:13,713 --> 00:20:15,924 I wish I could've helped him more. 328 00:20:16,007 --> 00:20:17,634 But he was so alone, Mr. Folland. 329 00:20:17,717 --> 00:20:20,970 He was isolated by the very nature of his work. 330 00:20:21,054 --> 00:20:23,806 Do you mean he thought that his work was being put to the wrong use? 331 00:20:23,890 --> 00:20:25,850 Yes, I do. 332 00:20:25,934 --> 00:20:30,563 And he asked me a question last night which I found it very difficult to answer. 333 00:20:30,647 --> 00:20:32,774 Oh? What was that? 334 00:20:32,857 --> 00:20:35,652 He said, "What would you do if you were convinced 335 00:20:35,735 --> 00:20:39,781 the results of your life's work were being put to an evil purpose?" 336 00:20:39,864 --> 00:20:42,784 - And what did you say? - What could I say? 337 00:20:42,867 --> 00:20:45,995 If you and I were convinced of that, Mr. Folland, 338 00:20:46,079 --> 00:20:49,457 wouldn't we do all in our power to oppose that evil purpose? 339 00:20:49,540 --> 00:20:53,044 We should have to be very sure, Vicar, if we were in Willingdon's position. 340 00:20:53,127 --> 00:20:55,296 Yes, I told him that. 341 00:20:55,380 --> 00:21:00,260 But in a last resort, every man has to act according to his own conscience. 342 00:21:00,343 --> 00:21:05,098 Did it occur to you last night that his mind might have become unbalanced? 343 00:21:05,181 --> 00:21:07,600 No, I wouldn't venture an opinion. 344 00:21:07,684 --> 00:21:10,228 But if it had, perhaps we're to blame. 345 00:21:10,311 --> 00:21:14,357 For after all, Folland, we've placed on his shoulders this intolerable burden 346 00:21:14,440 --> 00:21:15,984 and left him alone to deal with it. 347 00:21:28,288 --> 00:21:30,748 - I say, Steve. - Yes? 348 00:21:31,916 --> 00:21:33,751 This is extraordinary. 349 00:21:34,669 --> 00:21:35,712 Here. 350 00:21:37,547 --> 00:21:39,048 Look at that. 351 00:21:39,132 --> 00:21:41,551 All that scrawl across Daddy's writing. 352 00:21:42,635 --> 00:21:44,304 Here's another one. 353 00:21:47,056 --> 00:21:49,058 Wait a minute. 354 00:21:49,851 --> 00:21:51,644 This is Daddy's writing. 355 00:21:53,730 --> 00:21:55,356 May I have a look, please? 356 00:21:56,691 --> 00:21:57,984 Thank you. 357 00:22:00,028 --> 00:22:04,574 "Dark, dark, dark, amid the blaze of noon." 358 00:22:07,327 --> 00:22:09,245 This your father's writing, Miss Willingdon? 359 00:22:09,329 --> 00:22:11,622 Yes, but I don't understand. 360 00:22:11,706 --> 00:22:13,166 He wouldn't do that. 361 00:22:14,625 --> 00:22:18,421 Mr. Folland, do you think he's ill? 362 00:22:18,504 --> 00:22:20,214 Yes, I do, Miss Willingdon. 363 00:22:20,298 --> 00:22:23,051 That's why we've got to find him quickly. 364 00:22:23,134 --> 00:22:25,136 Lane, we'll take these with us. 365 00:22:29,390 --> 00:22:31,642 Judging by these, the old man's been heading for this breakdown 366 00:22:31,726 --> 00:22:33,144 for quite some time. 367 00:22:33,227 --> 00:22:35,438 I can't understand why none of us noticed anything. 368 00:22:35,521 --> 00:22:37,565 Well, that's how it happens. 369 00:22:37,648 --> 00:22:41,277 Repressing a fear is like trying to hold on the lid of a boiling kettle. 370 00:22:41,361 --> 00:22:42,945 Something's got to go eventually. 371 00:22:44,238 --> 00:22:46,324 Oh, what's this? 372 00:22:46,407 --> 00:22:48,618 - It's part of the comb-out. - What happens exactly? 373 00:22:49,619 --> 00:22:52,622 Oh, they take an area, they work through it systematically, 374 00:22:52,705 --> 00:22:55,458 and then they start all over again somewhere else. 375 00:22:55,541 --> 00:22:57,210 It's a tedious business. 376 00:22:57,293 --> 00:22:59,170 The men don't enjoy it. 377 00:22:59,253 --> 00:23:00,755 Nobody enjoys it. 378 00:23:07,970 --> 00:23:09,847 Let me see the hotel register, please. 379 00:23:34,163 --> 00:23:35,331 Excuse me, sir. 380 00:23:36,040 --> 00:23:37,917 Well, I'm damned! 381 00:23:40,837 --> 00:23:42,713 Just a minute, please. Let's have a look at you. 382 00:23:42,797 --> 00:23:45,216 Look here, I wasn't in ten miles of Freeman's Wharf last night! 383 00:23:45,299 --> 00:23:48,344 On my life, I wasn't. I was over at Harringay with Smiler and Joycie Morris. 384 00:23:48,428 --> 00:23:50,388 I don't know nothing about no cigarettes! 385 00:23:50,471 --> 00:23:53,057 All right, get on with your game. You may win a packet. 386 00:23:54,559 --> 00:23:57,937 If it's love that you want 387 00:23:58,020 --> 00:24:03,359 Then it's love that you'll get, my baby 388 00:24:03,443 --> 00:24:04,694 Police. Open up. 389 00:24:06,028 --> 00:24:09,282 But if pearls are my price 390 00:24:09,365 --> 00:24:11,951 Then you'll tell me, "No dice" 391 00:24:12,034 --> 00:24:16,414 It's the love of the Lord up above 392 00:24:16,497 --> 00:24:20,710 Oh, that's the Seaman's Mission, Salvation Army, Church Benevolent. 393 00:24:20,793 --> 00:24:23,796 That leaves Rutton House. Then we can go to bed. Come on. 394 00:24:31,387 --> 00:24:33,931 Well, there's your haystack, Lane. 395 00:24:35,141 --> 00:24:38,144 And believe me, it's a damned small needle we're looking for. 396 00:25:27,652 --> 00:25:31,113 Paper! Paper! Star News Standard. 397 00:25:31,197 --> 00:25:32,240 Paper! 398 00:25:33,241 --> 00:25:35,117 Paper! Paper! 399 00:25:35,743 --> 00:25:38,371 Star News Standard. Paper! 400 00:25:39,789 --> 00:25:42,667 Star News Standard. Paper! Paper! 401 00:25:43,543 --> 00:25:45,920 Star News Standard. Paper! 402 00:25:48,339 --> 00:25:51,968 No, I never was one for hair on the face, not even in me younger days. 403 00:25:52,051 --> 00:25:54,887 A clean upper lip shows you've got nothing to hide, I always says. 404 00:25:54,971 --> 00:25:55,972 Yes. 405 00:25:56,055 --> 00:25:58,182 I wonder what you're doing to bring your hair back on top. 406 00:25:58,266 --> 00:25:59,267 Nothing. 407 00:25:59,350 --> 00:26:01,894 Ah, we'll have to do more about it than that, you know. 408 00:26:01,978 --> 00:26:04,855 - Wait a minute. - No, thank you, I'm rather in a hurry. 409 00:26:04,939 --> 00:26:07,858 I recommend this tonic. Grow hair on an elephant. 410 00:26:07,942 --> 00:26:09,860 If you please, how much do I owe you? 411 00:26:09,944 --> 00:26:12,738 Bob, sir. And I warn you, if you do nothing about it, 412 00:26:12,822 --> 00:26:14,574 you'll get as bald as a coot in no time. 413 00:26:14,657 --> 00:26:15,866 - Thank you. - Thank you. 414 00:26:17,451 --> 00:26:18,619 Next gent, please. 415 00:27:11,130 --> 00:27:12,506 Come on, good girl! 416 00:27:19,597 --> 00:27:21,515 - Yes? - Mrs. Peckett? 417 00:27:21,599 --> 00:27:23,517 - Yes. - I saw your advertisement. 418 00:27:23,601 --> 00:27:25,561 The furnished room. 419 00:27:25,645 --> 00:27:29,106 Oh, the first floor front. Yes, it is vacant. 420 00:27:29,190 --> 00:27:31,108 Well, come in, please, will you, while I shut the door. 421 00:27:31,192 --> 00:27:32,193 Thank you. 422 00:27:34,904 --> 00:27:37,073 Down you go, Wendy. 423 00:27:37,156 --> 00:27:38,616 Shoo. 424 00:27:38,699 --> 00:27:40,284 I don't mind the gentlemen going out, 425 00:27:40,368 --> 00:27:42,745 but I'm a bit more particular about my young ladies. 426 00:27:42,828 --> 00:27:44,622 - My cats, you know. - Oh, yes, of course. 427 00:27:44,705 --> 00:27:46,832 How long would you be wanting the room, Mr.-- 428 00:27:46,916 --> 00:27:49,168 My name's Richardson. I'd like it for a week. 429 00:27:49,251 --> 00:27:52,213 - Ah, only for a week? - My work will be over by then. 430 00:27:52,296 --> 00:27:53,839 Could I see the room? 431 00:27:53,923 --> 00:27:55,841 Yes, I can show it to you. 432 00:27:55,925 --> 00:27:57,677 Don't think me inquisitive. I'm not. 433 00:27:57,760 --> 00:28:00,262 But I just wondered what sort of work is it you do? 434 00:28:00,346 --> 00:28:02,556 I'm working at the British Museum. Research. 435 00:28:02,640 --> 00:28:05,559 Oh, yes. I thought perhaps you might be an actor. 436 00:28:05,643 --> 00:28:07,436 And of course, I won't allow theatricals in the house. 437 00:28:07,520 --> 00:28:08,771 I quite understand. 438 00:28:08,854 --> 00:28:11,315 Oh, the trouble I've had with that lot you wouldn't believe. 439 00:28:11,399 --> 00:28:13,359 - Now, this is the room. - Thank you. 440 00:28:14,735 --> 00:28:17,154 Ah, there's Bunty. Never know where you're gonna find her. 441 00:28:17,238 --> 00:28:19,115 Shoo, Bunty. Get off the bed! Go on. 442 00:28:20,866 --> 00:28:23,327 - Well? - Well, I think this'll do me very nicely. 443 00:28:23,411 --> 00:28:25,413 Oh, yes? Well then, what about attendance? 444 00:28:25,496 --> 00:28:28,541 - I can arrange a very small breakfast. - Thank you. 445 00:28:28,624 --> 00:28:30,584 Ah, well, then I shall want your ration book for that. 446 00:28:30,668 --> 00:28:32,086 Oh, yes, of course. 447 00:28:32,169 --> 00:28:35,047 Hope you'll be comfortable. It's my mother's feather mattress. 448 00:28:35,131 --> 00:28:37,341 On second thought, I don't think I'll bother about breakfast. 449 00:28:37,425 --> 00:28:40,386 I shall be going out very early in the morning. I can get it at the ABC. 450 00:28:40,469 --> 00:28:41,637 Just as you please. 451 00:28:41,721 --> 00:28:44,849 In that case, the room alone is 22 and six in advance. 452 00:28:44,932 --> 00:28:47,268 You understand it is customary, Mr., uh-- 453 00:28:47,351 --> 00:28:48,769 Richards. 454 00:28:48,853 --> 00:28:50,730 - I thought you said-- - Richards. 455 00:28:51,522 --> 00:28:53,691 - Oh. - Thank you. 456 00:28:55,651 --> 00:28:56,902 Come on, Bunty. 457 00:29:00,448 --> 00:29:02,575 Oh, there's Amber. 458 00:29:02,658 --> 00:29:05,327 Naughty! She's forever in the beds. 459 00:29:05,411 --> 00:29:07,121 Well, it is quite aired. 460 00:29:07,204 --> 00:29:09,373 But I'll put you in another bottle for tonight. 461 00:29:09,457 --> 00:29:11,292 - Thank you, Mrs. P. - You'll be all right? 462 00:29:11,375 --> 00:29:13,169 Thank you, yes. Thank you, Mrs. P. 463 00:29:13,252 --> 00:29:15,087 Come along. Amber, Bunty! 464 00:29:56,545 --> 00:29:58,005 - I don't get it. - You don't have to. 465 00:29:58,088 --> 00:29:59,089 What's the idea? 466 00:29:59,173 --> 00:30:01,509 The prime minister's asked every London daily to carry it tomorrow morning, 467 00:30:01,592 --> 00:30:02,593 without comment. 468 00:30:02,676 --> 00:30:04,011 - Okay? - Okay. 469 00:30:53,143 --> 00:30:54,603 The horse came forth, 470 00:30:55,521 --> 00:30:56,939 a red horse, 471 00:30:57,982 --> 00:31:00,150 and to him that sat thereon... 472 00:31:01,986 --> 00:31:05,739 to him that sat thereon, it was given to take the peace from the Earth. 473 00:31:07,241 --> 00:31:09,869 And there was given unto him a great sword. 474 00:31:11,745 --> 00:31:14,790 Thus with a mighty fall shall Babylon the great city-- 475 00:31:16,709 --> 00:31:21,171 Babylon the great city be cast down. 476 00:33:02,523 --> 00:33:04,274 Shh! Down, Penny. 477 00:33:14,076 --> 00:33:17,287 - Yes, Mrs. Peckett? - I-- You-- 478 00:33:17,371 --> 00:33:18,956 You're still awake, Mr.-- 479 00:33:19,039 --> 00:33:21,250 - Yes. - You can't sleep? 480 00:33:21,333 --> 00:33:23,627 Please don't concern yourself, Mrs. Peckett. 481 00:33:23,711 --> 00:33:27,840 When I have a problem on my mind, my brain is clearest in the small hours. 482 00:33:28,632 --> 00:33:30,509 - Good night. - Uh-- 483 00:33:31,552 --> 00:33:32,761 Good night. 484 00:35:08,398 --> 00:35:11,777 Hello? Get me the Pretoria Road Police Station, quick. 485 00:35:37,094 --> 00:35:40,556 Yeah? Oh. She's here. 486 00:35:40,639 --> 00:35:44,017 - Yes, show Miss Willingdon in. - I thought she would be. 487 00:35:44,101 --> 00:35:47,563 She's no fool, Folland. She knows there's something up, something pretty big. 488 00:35:47,646 --> 00:35:49,064 What are we gonna tell her? 489 00:35:49,898 --> 00:35:51,859 I'm not sure yet. 490 00:36:01,368 --> 00:36:02,369 Come in. 491 00:36:03,495 --> 00:36:05,622 - Miss Willingdon, sir. - Ah. 492 00:36:05,706 --> 00:36:06,915 Hello, Miss Willingdon. 493 00:36:06,999 --> 00:36:08,750 I know I shouldn't be here, Mr. Folland. 494 00:36:08,834 --> 00:36:11,170 But Mother and I read the papers this morning, 495 00:36:11,253 --> 00:36:13,672 and it's obvious that you're holding something back. 496 00:36:13,755 --> 00:36:17,050 I do think I ought to know. After all, he is my father. 497 00:36:17,926 --> 00:36:20,429 Now, look-- Come and sit down. 498 00:36:23,891 --> 00:36:26,685 You mustn't think that we don't understand your feelings. 499 00:36:26,768 --> 00:36:30,355 And we're anxious to avoid causing you any unnecessary distress. 500 00:36:30,439 --> 00:36:33,567 The fact is, we've discovered that for the past few months, 501 00:36:33,650 --> 00:36:36,153 your father's been working under a severe strain. 502 00:36:36,236 --> 00:36:38,447 But he showed no sign of it at home. 503 00:36:38,530 --> 00:36:41,325 Nevertheless, you can take it from me that it was so, 504 00:36:41,408 --> 00:36:43,452 and I'm afraid it's been too much for him. 505 00:36:44,703 --> 00:36:47,956 Are you trying to tell me that his mind is affected? 506 00:36:48,040 --> 00:36:49,291 I'm afraid so. 507 00:36:50,042 --> 00:36:51,752 But what does it all mean? 508 00:36:51,835 --> 00:36:54,004 Ministerial discussions on a high level? 509 00:36:55,464 --> 00:36:57,966 - Look, Ann, isn't that enough? - Oh, please. 510 00:36:58,050 --> 00:36:59,635 Mr. Folland, tell me. 511 00:37:01,678 --> 00:37:03,263 All right, Miss Willingdon. 512 00:37:05,265 --> 00:37:09,144 I think the best way I can tell you is by showing you your father's letter. 513 00:37:10,145 --> 00:37:12,022 It's addressed to the prime minister. 514 00:37:25,327 --> 00:37:27,246 Oh, Daddy. 515 00:37:31,708 --> 00:37:33,043 Taxi! 516 00:37:38,298 --> 00:37:39,967 Clifts Hotel, Bayswater, please. 517 00:37:48,850 --> 00:37:50,978 Steve, I still can't believe it. 518 00:37:51,061 --> 00:37:53,939 Daddy's such a gentle person. He wouldn't hurt a fly. 519 00:37:54,022 --> 00:37:55,941 I can't help blaming myself, Ann. 520 00:37:56,024 --> 00:37:59,236 Working with him day after day, I should've realized he was overdoing it. 521 00:37:59,319 --> 00:38:01,321 I wish I could talk to him. 522 00:38:01,405 --> 00:38:03,532 - I know he'd listen to me. - Now, darling. 523 00:38:08,829 --> 00:38:09,955 Ann, look! 524 00:38:13,542 --> 00:38:16,169 - Steve, it's Daddy! - Stop, driver. Stop! 525 00:38:40,152 --> 00:38:41,194 Final call! 526 00:38:46,033 --> 00:38:47,034 Mind the doors! 527 00:38:49,870 --> 00:38:51,079 Daddy! 528 00:38:53,332 --> 00:38:55,000 Daddy! Daddy! 529 00:38:56,752 --> 00:38:58,837 Steve, it was him. It was Daddy! 530 00:38:58,920 --> 00:39:00,130 Come on! Quick! 531 00:39:17,481 --> 00:39:18,774 Good-bye! 532 00:39:20,108 --> 00:39:21,109 - Oh! - Sorry. 533 00:39:21,193 --> 00:39:24,905 Thank you! What, has the world come to an end or something? 534 00:39:26,948 --> 00:39:28,158 I'll repeat that. 535 00:39:28,241 --> 00:39:31,495 To all districts, divisions and subdivisions: 536 00:39:31,578 --> 00:39:33,914 Professor J for John Willingdon... 537 00:39:33,997 --> 00:39:35,916 ...train proceeding in the direction of Charing Cross. 538 00:39:35,999 --> 00:39:39,336 The time was approximately 11:40 hours. 539 00:39:39,419 --> 00:39:41,463 Description as previously issued, 540 00:39:41,546 --> 00:39:44,925 except that Willingdon no longer has a mustache. 541 00:39:45,008 --> 00:39:48,136 It is believed that he may be carrying a small black... 542 00:39:51,056 --> 00:39:52,808 - I say, Sarge. - Uh-huh? 543 00:39:52,891 --> 00:39:55,894 This statement of Mrs. Emily Georgina Peckett of 70 Clisby Road. 544 00:39:55,977 --> 00:39:57,062 What about it? 545 00:39:57,145 --> 00:39:59,272 Well, the lodger's been acting queer and been putting the wind up her. 546 00:39:59,356 --> 00:40:00,357 Name of Richards. 547 00:40:00,440 --> 00:40:03,068 Just take a dekko at this description, Sarge. 548 00:40:03,151 --> 00:40:04,736 Five foot eight, gray felt hat, 549 00:40:04,820 --> 00:40:07,114 dark gray suit, raincoat, medium build, 550 00:40:07,197 --> 00:40:09,366 brown eyes, aged about 60. 551 00:40:09,449 --> 00:40:10,992 Well, it doesn't sound like the landlady killer, 552 00:40:11,076 --> 00:40:13,370 but it could be this professor fellow we've got to pull in. 553 00:40:13,453 --> 00:40:15,705 Aye, it might be worth checking up. Good. 554 00:40:15,789 --> 00:40:18,542 - Just thought I'd mention it, Sarge. - I said good, didn't I? 555 00:40:18,625 --> 00:40:21,086 What do you expect me to do, pin a medal on you? 556 00:40:21,169 --> 00:40:23,964 - No, Sarge. - All right, I'll send round a car. 557 00:41:28,028 --> 00:41:30,363 Remember the last time we was doing this, Charlie boy? 558 00:41:30,447 --> 00:41:32,699 1940, bringing the boys back from Dunkirk. 559 00:41:32,782 --> 00:41:34,868 That's right. Well, what's up now, then? 560 00:41:34,951 --> 00:41:36,328 Blowed if I know. 561 00:41:49,591 --> 00:41:51,801 Come on, you two. We're moving off in half an hour. 562 00:41:52,844 --> 00:41:55,680 They leave flippin' buses standing here, hail, rain or snow, 563 00:41:55,764 --> 00:41:57,974 and then they expect the flippin' wheels to flippin' turn! 564 00:41:58,058 --> 00:42:00,393 We should have joined the flippin' navy, Ozzie. 565 00:42:00,477 --> 00:42:01,978 Too flippin' true! 566 00:42:03,772 --> 00:42:07,651 I just had it on the ticker. Yes, I've got it here. 567 00:42:07,734 --> 00:42:09,945 "As from 1200 hours on the 20th instant, 568 00:42:10,028 --> 00:42:12,239 no continental arrivals will be accepted. 569 00:42:12,322 --> 00:42:15,742 All such aircraft will be rerouted to B7372. 570 00:42:15,825 --> 00:42:18,828 All runways, landing, and servicing facilities will be placed at the disposal 571 00:42:18,912 --> 00:42:21,456 of the air minister for RAF Transport Command." 572 00:42:21,540 --> 00:42:23,375 Well, what's it all about? What's going on? 573 00:42:43,436 --> 00:42:45,438 Trixie! 574 00:42:45,522 --> 00:42:47,315 - Trixie. - It's quite all right. 575 00:42:47,399 --> 00:42:49,025 I'm afraid she's ever so friendly. 576 00:42:49,109 --> 00:42:50,777 - But I'm very fond of dogs. - I can see that! 577 00:42:50,860 --> 00:42:52,654 So can Trixie. Can't you, darling? 578 00:42:52,737 --> 00:42:56,825 See, now your mother's got to pick you up. Oh, you silly little Billy! 579 00:42:56,908 --> 00:42:58,535 - After you, dear. - No, no, please. 580 00:42:58,618 --> 00:43:00,453 Oh, well, thanks ever so much. 581 00:43:02,581 --> 00:43:05,625 But look, Mr. Cooper, there's a mark on the bottom. 582 00:43:05,709 --> 00:43:07,711 And if I was to give you more than five bob, 583 00:43:07,794 --> 00:43:09,212 that's what I should get on mine! 584 00:43:09,296 --> 00:43:11,256 All right, my dear. Bless you, I'll take it. 585 00:43:12,841 --> 00:43:14,092 Five bob, Bert. 586 00:43:15,594 --> 00:43:17,596 - You in a hurry, dear? - Oh, no, you were first. 587 00:43:17,679 --> 00:43:19,139 Oh, well, thanks very much. 588 00:43:19,222 --> 00:43:21,224 There you are, my dear. 589 00:43:22,517 --> 00:43:24,811 - Hello, Miss Goldie. - If you don't mind. 590 00:43:24,894 --> 00:43:27,063 - Won't keep you a moment. - Come down, Trixie. 591 00:43:38,575 --> 00:43:41,494 Been a nice, warm day again today, hasn't it? 592 00:43:41,578 --> 00:43:44,122 Yes, indeed. It's been a wonderful summer altogether. 593 00:43:44,205 --> 00:43:46,082 But it's surprising how chilly the nights can get. 594 00:43:46,166 --> 00:43:47,709 - Don't you think so? - Yes. 595 00:43:47,792 --> 00:43:49,544 Soon be wearing our coats again, I suppose. 596 00:43:49,628 --> 00:43:51,129 Horrible thought, isn't it? 597 00:43:51,212 --> 00:43:54,215 Funny enough, that's what I came in to buy. I left my coat somewhere. 598 00:43:54,299 --> 00:43:56,551 Stupid of me. I... can't remember where I left it. 599 00:43:56,635 --> 00:44:00,388 Forgot your overcoat? Ooh. Quite the old professor, aren't you? 600 00:44:00,472 --> 00:44:02,265 - What? - Don't you know the old joke? 601 00:44:02,349 --> 00:44:04,309 Absent-minded! 602 00:44:06,019 --> 00:44:07,187 Yes, I suppose so. 603 00:44:07,812 --> 00:44:10,565 - Is this the one, Miss Goldie? - Ah, that's the ticket. 604 00:44:11,316 --> 00:44:12,400 Thank you. 605 00:44:13,276 --> 00:44:14,819 Oh, do you mind? 606 00:44:17,238 --> 00:44:18,865 Just slip it across my shoulders, would you? 607 00:44:18,948 --> 00:44:20,033 Certainly. 608 00:44:20,116 --> 00:44:22,285 Things looking up in the theater business, Miss Goldie? 609 00:44:22,369 --> 00:44:23,495 Ooh, they certainly are. 610 00:44:23,578 --> 00:44:25,246 They're sending up The Quaker Girl again. 611 00:44:25,330 --> 00:44:27,791 I'm just going round to see Hamilton and Howard about my old part. 612 00:44:27,874 --> 00:44:29,542 - Glad to hear it. - How do I look? 613 00:44:29,626 --> 00:44:31,461 - Fine. - Good. 614 00:44:31,544 --> 00:44:33,463 Well, thanks ever so much for holding her. 615 00:44:33,546 --> 00:44:35,674 She's taken a fancy to you, all right, hasn't she? 616 00:44:35,757 --> 00:44:38,551 Haven't you, Trixie! Oh, you saucy girl! 617 00:44:38,635 --> 00:44:40,679 Shake a paw with the gentleman. 618 00:44:40,762 --> 00:44:42,931 Well, so long. Thanks ever so much. 619 00:44:43,014 --> 00:44:45,266 - Thank you. - Come on, Trix. Come on, darling. 620 00:44:50,271 --> 00:44:52,190 Got an idea she was in the original show, you know. 621 00:44:52,273 --> 00:44:53,942 Wears well, don't she? 622 00:44:54,025 --> 00:44:55,610 What can I do for you, sir? 623 00:44:55,694 --> 00:44:57,612 I wonder, do you have an overcoat that would fit me? 624 00:44:57,696 --> 00:45:00,824 I should think we could manage that. Get a rough idea of the size. 625 00:45:01,616 --> 00:45:03,576 Let me see. 626 00:45:11,751 --> 00:45:13,962 Here's the output of the Western Traffic Area, Midland red. 627 00:45:14,045 --> 00:45:16,172 Let's have one of each for teleprinters, and three for circulation. 628 00:45:16,256 --> 00:45:17,841 - All right? - Yes, sir. 629 00:45:19,634 --> 00:45:21,177 - This has just come in, sir. - Hello, Fanshaw. 630 00:45:21,261 --> 00:45:22,762 - This take you back? - Just the job, sir. 631 00:45:22,846 --> 00:45:24,264 Good show. 632 00:45:26,141 --> 00:45:28,268 Hello, operations. Hello, operations. 633 00:45:28,351 --> 00:45:30,437 Five Corps Headquarters calling. 634 00:45:30,520 --> 00:45:32,689 First and second divisions moved off 635 00:45:32,772 --> 00:45:36,109 from lying-up areas at 2000 hours. Over. 636 00:45:36,192 --> 00:45:37,736 Any news? 637 00:45:40,447 --> 00:45:42,157 All this because of Daddy. 638 00:45:43,783 --> 00:45:46,786 Look, Ann, I think I'd better take you home so that you can get some rest. 639 00:45:46,870 --> 00:45:48,204 Rest? 640 00:45:48,288 --> 00:45:51,374 Well, we're not doing very much good staying here, are we? 641 00:45:51,458 --> 00:45:53,001 You're quite right, Steve. 642 00:45:54,169 --> 00:45:55,837 You know, I'm just beginning to understand 643 00:45:55,920 --> 00:45:58,006 the strain that Daddy's been going through all this time. 644 00:45:58,089 --> 00:45:59,549 Come on, Ann. 645 00:46:31,581 --> 00:46:34,000 - Now, I tell you, they can't see you. - Oh, is that so? 646 00:46:34,083 --> 00:46:35,627 Well, let me tell you, I was in the business 647 00:46:35,710 --> 00:46:37,420 before you were dry behind your ears! 648 00:46:37,504 --> 00:46:40,131 And you can tell your Mr. Hamilton and your Mr. Howard 649 00:46:40,215 --> 00:46:42,383 I wouldn't be seen dead in one of their rotten shows. 650 00:46:42,467 --> 00:46:44,302 - Hello, little girl. - Not if I was starving! 651 00:46:44,385 --> 00:46:46,012 - Oh, you wouldn't, eh? - No, I wouldn't! 652 00:46:46,095 --> 00:46:48,598 - All right, all right. - Trixie! 653 00:46:48,681 --> 00:46:50,099 Trixie! Trix? 654 00:46:51,059 --> 00:46:52,727 Oh, there you are! 655 00:46:53,603 --> 00:46:55,104 How do you do? 656 00:46:55,188 --> 00:46:57,482 Well, if it isn't you again! 657 00:46:57,565 --> 00:47:00,109 Now, you haven't been following me about, have you? 658 00:47:00,193 --> 00:47:02,445 Oh, my dear young lady, I assure you-- 659 00:47:02,529 --> 00:47:04,656 Course you haven't. It's only my little joke. 660 00:47:04,739 --> 00:47:06,699 I'll tell you what, if you're quick, 661 00:47:06,783 --> 00:47:08,993 you'll have time to buy me a drink before they close. 662 00:47:09,077 --> 00:47:12,539 Come on. I can do with one, I can tell you. 663 00:47:12,622 --> 00:47:14,332 I've just been in there telling those so-and-sos 664 00:47:14,415 --> 00:47:16,668 what they can do with their quivering Quaker girl. 665 00:47:19,170 --> 00:47:21,965 I tell you, there won't be no declaration of war this time. 666 00:47:22,048 --> 00:47:24,509 Someone presses a button, and it's good-bye, Sally. 667 00:47:24,592 --> 00:47:26,678 - Hello, Goldie! Haven't seen you for ages. - Evening, all! 668 00:47:26,761 --> 00:47:30,056 Sit down, Trixie, darling. Now, what am I going to have? 669 00:47:30,139 --> 00:47:32,600 - I know. A nice glass of port, dear. - And you, dear? 670 00:47:32,684 --> 00:47:35,687 A glass of port, and I'd like brandy and soda, please. 671 00:47:35,770 --> 00:47:37,021 - Three star, love. - Thank you. 672 00:47:37,105 --> 00:47:38,815 Glad you looked in tonight. 673 00:47:38,898 --> 00:47:40,525 AI's being a proper misery this evening. 674 00:47:40,608 --> 00:47:43,236 All right, you don't have to believe me. Here, Fred! 675 00:47:44,279 --> 00:47:46,030 Fred. 676 00:47:46,114 --> 00:47:48,533 Tell 'em what you saw on your way in this afternoon. 677 00:47:48,616 --> 00:47:52,704 What, them ambulance trains? The sidings at Clapham Junction are full of 'em. 678 00:47:52,787 --> 00:47:55,081 - All lettered up and everything. - There, you see? Ambulance trains. 679 00:47:55,164 --> 00:47:56,708 They haven't been out since Dunkirk. 680 00:47:56,791 --> 00:47:58,793 Army lorries belting down all the arterial roads. 681 00:47:58,877 --> 00:48:00,295 Cabinet meetings all round the clock. 682 00:48:00,378 --> 00:48:02,338 Go on, now say the balloon's not going up. 683 00:48:02,422 --> 00:48:05,174 Oh, so what? There's nothing we can do about it, is there? 684 00:48:05,258 --> 00:48:07,510 Do about it? I'll tell you what we can do about it. 685 00:48:07,594 --> 00:48:10,179 Just for a change, we can press the button first. 686 00:48:10,263 --> 00:48:13,683 Load fifty ruddy great bombers with a couple of hundred atom bombs. 687 00:48:13,766 --> 00:48:15,310 We got 'em, you know. There's no doubt about that. 688 00:48:15,393 --> 00:48:18,271 We've been turning 'em out like pineapples for the last five years. 689 00:48:18,354 --> 00:48:21,608 Load the ruddy planes and blast their big cities to hell. 690 00:48:21,691 --> 00:48:22,859 - What do you say? - No. 691 00:48:24,652 --> 00:48:26,321 Eh? 692 00:48:26,404 --> 00:48:29,282 I mean, you don't understand what you're saying. People don't, you know. 693 00:48:30,408 --> 00:48:32,660 - Don't understand what? - Well, can't you see? 694 00:48:32,744 --> 00:48:35,997 What you're suggesting would mean the total destruction of mankind. 695 00:48:36,080 --> 00:48:38,875 That's what they said before the last lot. I tell you. 696 00:48:38,958 --> 00:48:42,128 You'll never stop wars. There'll always be wars. 697 00:48:43,338 --> 00:48:45,882 I'm afraid I can't discuss this with you anymore. 698 00:48:47,592 --> 00:48:49,761 Well, there's no need to take it personally, now. 699 00:48:52,347 --> 00:48:55,391 Here. Don't go upsetting yourself over him. 700 00:48:55,475 --> 00:48:57,352 He doesn't mean any harm, you know, dear. 701 00:48:57,435 --> 00:49:00,188 He doesn't know. How can he be so sure, so certain? 702 00:49:00,271 --> 00:49:02,649 Oh, it's just his silly way. 703 00:49:02,732 --> 00:49:05,985 He ought to be made to think about the things he says. Night after night. 704 00:49:06,069 --> 00:49:08,529 Never mind. Don't worry. Drink up. Let me buy you one. 705 00:49:08,613 --> 00:49:09,864 No, thank you. Nothing more. 706 00:49:09,948 --> 00:49:12,116 - As a matter of fact, I must be going, I-- - Time, gentlemen, please. 707 00:49:12,200 --> 00:49:13,868 I haven't found a hotel for myself for the night, yet. 708 00:49:13,952 --> 00:49:17,789 - You've left it pretty late, haven't you? - Yes, I suppose I have. 709 00:49:17,872 --> 00:49:20,625 All glasses, please, ladies and gents. Glasses, please. 710 00:49:21,209 --> 00:49:23,169 Okay, Fred. Here you are. 711 00:49:23,252 --> 00:49:26,881 Come on, we'd better get, then. Where's my bag? Come on, Trix. 712 00:49:27,882 --> 00:49:30,760 - Good night, darling. - Oh, good night, love. See you tomorrow. 713 00:49:30,843 --> 00:49:32,387 You wait till I get you home. 714 00:49:32,470 --> 00:49:34,847 - All right, my dear. - You won't be saying all right. 715 00:49:34,931 --> 00:49:37,558 Look, as you haven't settled anywhere to stay tonight, 716 00:49:37,642 --> 00:49:39,435 I can fix you up at my place. 717 00:49:39,519 --> 00:49:41,980 Oh, nothing posh, you know, Still, not so bad. 718 00:49:42,063 --> 00:49:45,608 - No, really, I don't like to impose. - Now look here. Don't you be so silly. 719 00:49:45,692 --> 00:49:48,111 I know you're an educated man, a gentleman. 720 00:49:48,194 --> 00:49:51,114 But if you haven't anywhere to go, it's the only thing to do, isn't it? 721 00:49:51,197 --> 00:49:54,575 - You can pay me whatever you like. - That's really very kind of you, but I-- 722 00:49:54,659 --> 00:49:56,494 but I really don't like to trouble you. 723 00:49:56,577 --> 00:49:59,330 Oh, it's no trouble at all. Come on, dear. 724 00:49:59,414 --> 00:50:00,999 Oh, oh, excuse me. 725 00:50:02,000 --> 00:50:03,418 Who's that to, a lady friend? 726 00:50:03,501 --> 00:50:05,420 As a matter of fact, to the prime minister. 727 00:50:06,754 --> 00:50:09,799 Oh, you are a one! Here, let's take this taxi. 728 00:50:09,882 --> 00:50:11,509 Taxi! Taxi! 729 00:50:15,263 --> 00:50:18,808 Jump in, Trix. 38 Lennock Road, Kennington. 730 00:50:18,891 --> 00:50:20,309 Come on. 731 00:50:25,606 --> 00:50:29,068 Oh, it was a lovely tour, all number one dates. 732 00:50:29,152 --> 00:50:32,071 Come in, dear. Shut the door. 733 00:50:32,155 --> 00:50:34,115 - I'll show you the way, shall I? - Thank you. 734 00:50:34,198 --> 00:50:37,076 Well, as I was saying, it was a lovely tour. 735 00:50:37,160 --> 00:50:40,038 When we got to Liverpool, the leading girl got ill. 736 00:50:40,121 --> 00:50:43,666 I had to go on for her. My dear, was I a success! 737 00:50:43,750 --> 00:50:47,003 Well, they all said they'd never seen the part played like it before. Never. 738 00:50:47,086 --> 00:50:49,380 Of course, I actually thought she wouldn't come back again, 739 00:50:49,464 --> 00:50:51,883 but she did and how! 740 00:50:52,258 --> 00:50:54,302 She was dropping to bits, but she would go on. 741 00:50:54,385 --> 00:50:56,846 Come on, Trix. Excuse me, I'll just find the key. 742 00:51:00,349 --> 00:51:02,268 Wait till I light up, dear. 743 00:51:02,351 --> 00:51:05,688 You've got to be a cat not to fall over something in this place! 744 00:51:07,857 --> 00:51:10,234 That's better. Take your coat off. 745 00:51:12,945 --> 00:51:14,947 Make yourself comfortable. 746 00:51:15,031 --> 00:51:17,909 I'll just get Trixie her dinner. Then we'll have a nice cup of tea. 747 00:51:17,992 --> 00:51:20,995 I'll just put the kettle on. It won't take a minute. 748 00:51:24,290 --> 00:51:27,085 Trixie, aww, my hungry girl. 749 00:51:27,168 --> 00:51:28,711 Mummy won't be long. 750 00:51:28,795 --> 00:51:32,006 I'll just put the kettle on, and then you shall have your din-din. 751 00:51:36,761 --> 00:51:39,263 Din-din! Ohh! 752 00:51:39,347 --> 00:51:41,933 Ohh, lovely! Come on. 753 00:51:46,646 --> 00:51:51,067 Come along! Take your coat off. And put your silly old bag down. 754 00:51:51,150 --> 00:51:53,069 In which room shall I be sleeping? 755 00:51:53,152 --> 00:51:56,322 I mean, where shall I put my things? 756 00:51:56,405 --> 00:52:01,494 Well, that's the only bed apart from mine. It's quite comfy. 757 00:52:01,577 --> 00:52:04,997 - If that's what you want. - Thank you, yes. That'll be splendid. 758 00:52:57,800 --> 00:53:00,428 You are a funny sort, you know that? 759 00:53:01,762 --> 00:53:04,265 - What are you looking at now? - London. 760 00:53:04,348 --> 00:53:06,851 London. She either makes you or she breaks you. 761 00:53:06,934 --> 00:53:08,895 That's what they always say. 762 00:53:10,646 --> 00:53:13,316 There you are. Midnight. 763 00:53:13,399 --> 00:53:16,485 - Another day gone. - Oh, don't say that. 764 00:53:16,569 --> 00:53:19,655 Another day begun, that's what I always say. 765 00:53:19,739 --> 00:53:21,574 I'll go make some tea. 766 00:54:17,171 --> 00:54:22,760 "Dear Miss Goldie, I have had to be on my way. 767 00:54:22,843 --> 00:54:26,097 I shall not be seeing you again, 768 00:54:26,180 --> 00:54:31,018 but my thanks for your kind hospitality." 769 00:54:32,812 --> 00:54:34,105 And two pounds! 770 00:54:35,856 --> 00:54:37,608 Good old sport! 771 00:54:59,755 --> 00:55:03,426 This letter, posted in South London, arrived this morning. 772 00:55:03,509 --> 00:55:06,554 It says, simply, "There will be no discussion. 773 00:55:06,637 --> 00:55:09,932 Either the government will make the pronouncement that I've already asked for, 774 00:55:10,016 --> 00:55:12,601 or accept the grave but inevitable consequences." 775 00:55:12,685 --> 00:55:15,688 It seems incredible to me the police have failed to find this lunatic. 776 00:55:15,771 --> 00:55:16,939 - Hear! Hear! - Hear! Hear! 777 00:55:17,023 --> 00:55:19,817 It might've been more helpful if we'd given the press and the public 778 00:55:19,900 --> 00:55:21,944 the true story right from the start. 779 00:55:22,028 --> 00:55:24,530 Well, it's a question of panic, you know, really. 780 00:55:24,613 --> 00:55:27,033 The true story could easily paralyze the whole city. 781 00:55:27,450 --> 00:55:28,951 But your alternative amounts to the same thing. 782 00:55:29,035 --> 00:55:31,746 Not quite. The search is going on with the utmost vigor, 783 00:55:31,829 --> 00:55:34,790 and the commissioner tells me he still has hopes of finding him. 784 00:55:34,874 --> 00:55:36,500 However, we can't take chances. 785 00:55:36,584 --> 00:55:38,961 Now, these folders that you'll find in front of you 786 00:55:39,045 --> 00:55:40,755 contain the plan that we've adopted. 787 00:55:40,838 --> 00:55:42,590 Before we discuss these measures, Prime Minister, 788 00:55:42,673 --> 00:55:44,550 I would urge most strongly that a statement is made, 789 00:55:44,633 --> 00:55:46,260 either through the press or over the air, 790 00:55:46,344 --> 00:55:48,429 as soon as possible, and the sooner the better. 791 00:55:48,512 --> 00:55:51,807 Already to my knowledge, the wildest rumors are in circulation. 792 00:56:10,326 --> 00:56:14,205 We are interrupting programs at this point for a special announcement. 793 00:56:14,288 --> 00:56:17,124 The prime minister will speak on a matter of grave national importance 794 00:56:17,208 --> 00:56:19,126 at one o'clock today. 795 00:56:19,210 --> 00:56:22,254 He has particularly asked that all those who have radio sets 796 00:56:22,338 --> 00:56:24,965 should open their doors to those who have none, 797 00:56:25,049 --> 00:56:29,553 whether they be friends, neighbors or passers-by in the streets. 798 00:56:29,637 --> 00:56:32,098 I'll repeat that. The prime minister will speak... 799 00:56:32,181 --> 00:56:35,351 You wanna know why the cabinet's meeting now, don't you? 800 00:56:35,434 --> 00:56:38,771 You wanna know why the prime minister's gonna speak to the nation at one o'clock. 801 00:56:38,854 --> 00:56:40,356 Well, I'll tell you. 802 00:56:40,439 --> 00:56:43,109 There shall be wars and rumors of wars. 803 00:56:43,192 --> 00:56:45,820 Got a job for the War Office about half past nine. 804 00:56:45,903 --> 00:56:47,613 You know, corner of Cadogan Square. 805 00:56:47,696 --> 00:56:50,241 I says, "Any news about this here ultimatum?" 806 00:56:50,324 --> 00:56:52,159 - What'd he say? - Nothing. 807 00:56:52,910 --> 00:56:56,539 My place in the country is slap in the middle of the reception area, blast it. 808 00:56:56,622 --> 00:57:00,584 The whole place is simply plastered with signs. And they're moving troops. 809 00:57:00,668 --> 00:57:02,378 Where on earth are they rushing troops to? 810 00:57:02,461 --> 00:57:05,005 I was in the war office the other day, and I heard... 811 00:57:05,089 --> 00:57:06,841 - Hear that, Jack? - What? 812 00:57:06,924 --> 00:57:09,093 - The Russians is moving troops. - No! 813 00:57:09,176 --> 00:57:10,511 Yes, I just heard it. 814 00:57:10,594 --> 00:57:12,763 I don't like the look of it at all. 815 00:57:12,847 --> 00:57:15,641 Still, they was good enough for ENSA last time, old boy. 816 00:57:15,724 --> 00:57:18,060 I think you'll be good enough for ENSA this time! 817 00:57:19,562 --> 00:57:22,314 Then why's Bert's got this meeting at the garage? 818 00:57:22,398 --> 00:57:24,775 Perhaps they're just coming out on strike again, that's all. 819 00:57:24,859 --> 00:57:26,193 I think it's something worse. 820 00:57:26,277 --> 00:57:29,405 I said to Bert, if it is, I says, "Then you're not going, not this time," I said. 821 00:57:29,488 --> 00:57:33,200 We're interrupting programs at this point for a special announcement. 822 00:57:33,284 --> 00:57:36,036 - The prime minister will... - There it goes again. 823 00:57:36,120 --> 00:57:37,455 Do you know what I think? 824 00:57:37,538 --> 00:57:40,249 I think he's going to give another of them savings talks. 825 00:57:40,332 --> 00:57:41,917 Anyway, ducks, we'll soon know now. 826 00:57:43,210 --> 00:57:45,880 - We'll soon know now what it's all about. - That's right. Wonder what it is. 827 00:57:45,963 --> 00:57:47,548 I hope it's not what you been thinking it is. 828 00:57:47,631 --> 00:57:49,049 Go on! Oh, something. 829 00:58:00,895 --> 00:58:02,563 This is London. 830 00:58:02,646 --> 00:58:05,858 Here is the prime minister, the Right Honorable Arthur Lytton, 831 00:58:05,941 --> 00:58:07,735 to speak to you from 10 Downing Street. 832 00:58:09,487 --> 00:58:12,156 It is my unhappy duty to have to tell you all 833 00:58:12,239 --> 00:58:15,910 of a grave emergency that has arisen during the past week. 834 00:58:15,993 --> 00:58:18,329 I wish to preface my remarks, however, 835 00:58:18,412 --> 00:58:21,582 by assuring you that government plans to overcome this emergency 836 00:58:21,665 --> 00:58:23,459 are already in operation 837 00:58:23,542 --> 00:58:25,419 and require for their success 838 00:58:25,503 --> 00:58:29,882 only your calm and dutiful cooperation. 839 00:58:29,965 --> 00:58:33,886 Many of you will know that part of the Government Research Station at Wallingford 840 00:58:33,969 --> 00:58:37,515 has been turned over to the development of new weapons. 841 00:58:37,598 --> 00:58:41,185 One of our leading scientists, a Professor Willingdon, 842 00:58:41,268 --> 00:58:43,437 who has been working on this development, 843 00:58:43,521 --> 00:58:46,357 has removed one of these weapons from our control 844 00:58:46,440 --> 00:58:51,737 and has presented the government with an ultimatum to this effect: 845 00:58:51,820 --> 00:58:54,657 That unless this country publicly renounces its intention 846 00:58:54,740 --> 00:58:57,034 to manufacture all such weapons, 847 00:58:57,117 --> 00:58:59,662 he will proceed with a plan of his own... 848 00:58:59,745 --> 00:59:02,164 which can only be described as diabolical. 849 00:59:02,248 --> 00:59:06,377 I have to tell you that all our efforts to discover the whereabouts 850 00:59:06,460 --> 00:59:09,296 of this unhappy, misguided man 851 00:59:09,380 --> 00:59:11,090 have so far been unsuccessful. 852 00:59:11,924 --> 00:59:14,260 However, the development of these weapons 853 00:59:14,343 --> 00:59:18,055 isn't our choice, but our necessity. 854 00:59:18,138 --> 00:59:21,058 And if Professor Willingdon is listening to me, 855 00:59:21,141 --> 00:59:25,020 I beg him to understand that were we to bow to his threat, 856 00:59:25,104 --> 00:59:27,898 we might well be exposing this country, 857 00:59:27,982 --> 00:59:31,318 indeed the whole of the free world, 858 00:59:31,402 --> 00:59:36,323 to a danger far greater than any that confronts us now. 859 00:59:36,407 --> 00:59:40,244 If the professor thinks that such a gesture on the part of this country 860 00:59:40,327 --> 00:59:42,454 would effectively appeal to men of goodwill 861 00:59:42,538 --> 00:59:44,999 over the heads of their own governments, 862 00:59:45,082 --> 00:59:49,753 he ignores the fact that such an appeal could be-- and would be-- 863 00:59:49,837 --> 00:59:52,423 withheld from millions, 864 00:59:52,506 --> 00:59:57,344 shut off as they are by rulers who control their newspapers, their radio, 865 00:59:57,428 --> 00:59:59,346 their every movement. 866 00:59:59,430 --> 01:00:03,851 Our recent history has taught us that to make ourselves weak 867 01:00:03,934 --> 01:00:06,979 provides an irresistible temptation to the tyrant. 868 01:00:07,062 --> 01:00:10,983 I'm now going to tell you the exact nature of the present danger. 869 01:00:11,817 --> 01:00:14,153 Using one of these new weapons, 870 01:00:14,236 --> 01:00:17,281 Professor Willingdon intends to destroy the seat of government 871 01:00:17,364 --> 01:00:20,075 at midday next Sunday. 872 01:00:20,159 --> 01:00:24,371 He will endanger an area of approximately 12 square miles. 873 01:00:24,455 --> 01:00:28,500 We've decided that this area will be evacuated 874 01:00:28,584 --> 01:00:29,710 and that within it, 875 01:00:29,793 --> 01:00:33,213 a state of martial law will exist from this moment. 876 01:00:33,297 --> 01:00:37,718 In a few minutes from now, you will hear details and instructions 877 01:00:37,801 --> 01:00:40,012 about the evacuation scheme. 878 01:00:40,095 --> 01:00:42,056 This is a colossal task. 879 01:00:42,139 --> 01:00:46,977 It will demand sacrifices and hardships, but it will save lives. 880 01:00:47,061 --> 01:00:51,357 I will remain at 10 Downing Street until the evacuation is complete. 881 01:00:52,232 --> 01:00:54,276 One last word: 882 01:00:54,360 --> 01:00:57,154 Should the danger be averted during this period, 883 01:00:57,237 --> 01:01:01,283 the all-clear signal will be sounded throughout the area. 884 01:01:01,367 --> 01:01:06,121 Remember, once again, the eyes of the whole world will be upon us. 885 01:01:07,373 --> 01:01:09,541 This is London. 886 01:01:09,625 --> 01:01:12,378 Please stay tuned in. 887 01:01:12,461 --> 01:01:13,879 You are asked to have paper and pencil ready... 888 01:01:13,962 --> 01:01:16,840 - I'm getting out of this. - ...to take down instructions. 889 01:01:54,962 --> 01:01:57,005 Paper! Paper! 890 01:01:57,089 --> 01:02:00,759 All about it! Evacuation official. 891 01:02:00,843 --> 01:02:05,764 Paper, paper! Evacuation official. 892 01:02:05,848 --> 01:02:07,182 Paper! 893 01:02:11,854 --> 01:02:15,607 I said, "I can fix you up, if it's just a matter of accommodation." 894 01:02:15,691 --> 01:02:17,693 How did he seem? Ill? 895 01:02:17,776 --> 01:02:20,279 Well, maybe. He seemed tired. 896 01:02:20,362 --> 01:02:23,407 But he didn't do nothing. I mean, nothing queer. 897 01:02:24,616 --> 01:02:28,162 Wait a minute, though. It's just coming back to me. 898 01:02:28,245 --> 01:02:31,331 That's right. He said he was posting a letter to the prime minister. 899 01:02:31,415 --> 01:02:33,876 Ooh, I remember I laughed at the time. 900 01:02:33,959 --> 01:02:36,962 Oh, I see. Now, this bag he had with him. 901 01:02:37,045 --> 01:02:38,881 Did you have the opportunity of going through it? 902 01:02:38,964 --> 01:02:40,507 I certainly did not! 903 01:02:40,591 --> 01:02:43,218 Well then, did you happen to notice what he had in it? 904 01:02:43,302 --> 01:02:46,930 He behaved like a gentleman to me, and I treated him the same way! 905 01:02:47,014 --> 01:02:49,516 I'm sure you did. But can't you tell us anything 906 01:02:49,600 --> 01:02:51,351 that might help to discover where he's gone? 907 01:02:51,435 --> 01:02:53,979 If only I could, dear, I would. 908 01:02:54,062 --> 01:02:56,440 But he didn't say anything. Truly, he didn't. 909 01:02:56,523 --> 01:02:59,485 I made him a nice cup of tea, cheered him up a bit, you know. 910 01:02:59,568 --> 01:03:03,071 And the next morning he was gone. He left me this note. 911 01:03:10,871 --> 01:03:12,998 That's his writing, all right. 912 01:03:13,081 --> 01:03:15,209 - Anything else? - Oh, well... 913 01:03:15,292 --> 01:03:17,336 he did leave me a little something. 914 01:03:17,419 --> 01:03:20,047 - Just for the room, you know, dear. - Quite. 915 01:03:21,423 --> 01:03:25,260 Well, I don't think there's anything else, Mrs. Phillips. 916 01:03:25,344 --> 01:03:27,304 You know what to do if you catch another glimpse of him. 917 01:03:27,387 --> 01:03:29,389 Won't be much chance of that. I'm getting out of here. 918 01:03:29,473 --> 01:03:31,391 I'm off to Aldershot. I got friends there. 919 01:03:31,475 --> 01:03:33,727 - Yes, sir? - Show this lady out, please. 920 01:03:33,811 --> 01:03:36,438 Oh, well, good-bye. Good-bye, dear. 921 01:03:36,522 --> 01:03:38,774 I do hope you find him soon. 922 01:03:38,857 --> 01:03:40,359 Come on, Trix. 923 01:03:41,693 --> 01:03:43,821 And good-bye to another chance of finding him. 924 01:03:43,904 --> 01:03:45,864 I don't see how we're ever going to stop this thing happening. 925 01:03:45,948 --> 01:03:48,158 I think it's time you went back to the country. 926 01:03:48,242 --> 01:03:51,078 - Don't you, Folland? - No. I'm not sure that I do. 927 01:03:51,161 --> 01:03:52,454 What? 928 01:03:52,538 --> 01:03:56,166 Twelve noon on Sunday. That leaves us just over 48 hours. 929 01:03:56,250 --> 01:03:58,627 In about half that time, most of the area will have been cleared. 930 01:03:58,710 --> 01:04:00,712 Then we can really get to work. 931 01:04:00,796 --> 01:04:02,422 A situation might easily arise 932 01:04:02,506 --> 01:04:05,425 where Miss Willingdon would be of more use than any of us. 933 01:04:05,509 --> 01:04:08,345 - That is, if you'd take the risk. - Of course. 934 01:04:08,428 --> 01:04:11,765 Good. And cut out the alarm and despondency. 935 01:04:11,849 --> 01:04:12,975 Both of you. 936 01:04:16,812 --> 01:04:20,732 The evacuation will begin at 8:00 a. m. tomorrow. 937 01:04:20,816 --> 01:04:24,736 During the remainder of today, civil defense officials and the police... 938 01:04:24,820 --> 01:04:27,823 - Isn't it terrible, dear? - Yes. What do you think of it? 939 01:04:27,906 --> 01:04:29,700 Have you got your evacuation card? 940 01:04:29,783 --> 01:04:31,743 I'm not gonna hang around for anything like that. 941 01:04:31,827 --> 01:04:34,288 I'm off now. I'm going to Aldershot. 942 01:04:34,371 --> 01:04:37,332 Aldershot? What are you going to do there, dear? 943 01:04:37,416 --> 01:04:39,084 Entertain the troops. 944 01:04:39,167 --> 01:04:40,669 Oh. 945 01:04:43,755 --> 01:04:45,799 Go on, Trix, out the way. 946 01:05:15,037 --> 01:05:17,247 Left his bag. 947 01:05:25,339 --> 01:05:27,341 Please don't touch that. 948 01:05:27,424 --> 01:05:29,176 It mustn't go off too soon. 949 01:05:32,262 --> 01:05:33,889 Do you mean... 950 01:05:33,972 --> 01:05:36,767 It might, you know, if we don't take care. 951 01:05:36,850 --> 01:05:38,393 I thought you weren't coming back here. 952 01:05:38,477 --> 01:05:41,313 I had to come back. I'm sorry. I've nowhere else to go. 953 01:05:41,396 --> 01:05:43,815 Well, I'm getting out. 954 01:05:43,899 --> 01:05:45,817 I'm not staying here! 955 01:05:49,655 --> 01:05:51,365 I'm afraid you have to stay. 956 01:05:51,448 --> 01:05:53,659 I can't afford to take any chances now, can I? 957 01:05:53,742 --> 01:05:56,370 - But-- - You're in no danger. 958 01:05:56,453 --> 01:05:58,288 Please believe me. 959 01:05:58,372 --> 01:06:00,290 But you must do as I tell you. 960 01:06:00,374 --> 01:06:03,543 If you don't, if you make one move 961 01:06:03,627 --> 01:06:05,921 or utter one word to betray me, 962 01:06:06,004 --> 01:06:09,007 I shall be forced to detonate that weapon immediately. 963 01:06:09,091 --> 01:06:12,552 And for you and thousands of others in this area, 964 01:06:12,636 --> 01:06:14,554 there'll be no chance of escape. 965 01:07:07,816 --> 01:07:10,110 Right away to areas H, L and M. 966 01:07:10,193 --> 01:07:13,321 Hello? Area H, this is headquarters. 967 01:07:13,405 --> 01:07:15,365 Please report progress. Over. 968 01:07:15,449 --> 01:07:17,451 Yes. That is an order. 969 01:07:21,455 --> 01:07:23,331 Attention, please. 970 01:07:23,415 --> 01:07:26,001 All passengers are reminded 971 01:07:26,084 --> 01:07:29,254 that under the evacuation regulations, 972 01:07:29,337 --> 01:07:33,133 they can only be allowed to travel with enough luggage 973 01:07:33,216 --> 01:07:36,845 to meet their immediate personal needs. 974 01:07:36,928 --> 01:07:40,307 Any additional property, such as pets, 975 01:07:40,390 --> 01:07:44,728 pictures, household furniture or sporting equipment 976 01:07:44,811 --> 01:07:46,188 are strictly forbidden. 977 01:07:46,271 --> 01:07:49,066 That's the lot! Next train in five minutes! 978 01:07:49,149 --> 01:07:52,194 You'll all get away shortly. Take your turn, madam. 979 01:07:52,277 --> 01:07:53,987 Oh, please let me go! 980 01:07:54,071 --> 01:07:55,614 - I must catch this train! - I'm sorry. 981 01:07:55,697 --> 01:07:59,326 I'm sorry. You'll get away all right. But you must take your place in the queue. 982 01:08:01,328 --> 01:08:03,747 Nice room, nice hotel near Brighton. Twenty quid a night. 983 01:08:03,830 --> 01:08:05,373 Three nights. Who wants it? 984 01:08:05,457 --> 01:08:07,167 Nice room, nice hotel. Twenty quid a night. 985 01:08:07,250 --> 01:08:09,252 Near Brighton. Three nights. Who wants it? 986 01:08:51,837 --> 01:08:54,714 - Come on, Alf. Hurry up. Come on, hurry. - Oh, you're all right. 987 01:08:55,841 --> 01:08:57,551 Come on, hurry. 988 01:08:59,553 --> 01:09:01,012 Come on, son, up the apples you go. 989 01:09:01,096 --> 01:09:03,140 Come on, gran, upstairs only. Mind yourself. 990 01:09:03,223 --> 01:09:04,641 Mind that passerby. 991 01:09:04,724 --> 01:09:05,934 Sorry, son, no chickens. 992 01:09:06,017 --> 01:09:07,561 What do you mean, I can't take my chicken? 993 01:09:07,644 --> 01:09:09,187 All right, dear. Ernie, you talk to him. 994 01:09:09,271 --> 01:09:11,523 - He can put it under the seat, can't he? - Sorry, mate. Orders is orders. 995 01:09:11,606 --> 01:09:14,401 No cats, dogs, mice, rabbits or chickens. Give us that chicken, son. 996 01:09:17,779 --> 01:09:19,698 They'll soon be gone now. 997 01:09:28,582 --> 01:09:31,042 - Would you like a drink of milk? - Thank you. 998 01:09:32,544 --> 01:09:34,004 What is it? 999 01:09:35,005 --> 01:09:38,800 I told you to go before we started. Now you can wait until we get there. 1000 01:09:38,884 --> 01:09:40,677 That's all, you little devil, you. 1001 01:09:44,681 --> 01:09:46,808 Just a minute. Can't take these things with you. 1002 01:09:46,892 --> 01:09:48,226 You've read the instructions, haven't you? 1003 01:09:48,310 --> 01:09:49,895 I can't go without my tennis racket and my fishing tackle! 1004 01:09:49,978 --> 01:09:51,104 I'm sorry. Orders is orders. 1005 01:09:51,188 --> 01:09:52,856 I've never heard such Bolshevik nonsense in my life. 1006 01:09:52,939 --> 01:09:54,774 Where does he think he's off to, Olympic Games? 1007 01:09:54,858 --> 01:09:56,109 I think he does, somehow. 1008 01:09:57,861 --> 01:09:59,613 Okay? 1009 01:10:00,447 --> 01:10:02,490 All aboard the Skylark! 1010 01:10:06,494 --> 01:10:08,788 - Please stop that bus. - Too late, lady. Sorry. 1011 01:10:08,872 --> 01:10:11,416 My little girl's on that bus! I went back to get her doll. 1012 01:10:11,499 --> 01:10:13,752 Oh, what am I going to do? I never ought to have left her. 1013 01:10:13,835 --> 01:10:15,712 Now, don't you worry. She'll be all right. 1014 01:10:15,795 --> 01:10:18,089 Here, hop up on one of these. They're all going to the same place. 1015 01:10:18,173 --> 01:10:20,592 I've got my orders. I don't care what the wages of sin are. 1016 01:10:20,675 --> 01:10:23,678 You're not getting on the bus with those boards. Now come on. 1017 01:10:24,930 --> 01:10:26,139 Another four, please. 1018 01:10:26,223 --> 01:10:28,808 How much longer are you gonna keep me here? 1019 01:10:28,892 --> 01:10:32,229 I've told you, as soon as I hear from the prime minister. 1020 01:10:32,312 --> 01:10:35,106 The prime minister? You heard what he said, didn't you? 1021 01:10:35,190 --> 01:10:37,776 He's not gonna take notice of a crazy old fool like you! 1022 01:10:37,859 --> 01:10:39,819 You're off your rocker, that's what you are. 1023 01:10:39,903 --> 01:10:41,446 Right off your blooming rocker! 1024 01:10:45,283 --> 01:10:47,160 Everybody out of here? 1025 01:10:48,954 --> 01:10:51,331 I'll go and see what's happened to the old woman on the first floor. 1026 01:10:51,414 --> 01:10:53,750 Yeah, you'd better check up on that Mrs. Phillips too. 1027 01:10:53,833 --> 01:10:55,252 I ain't seen her yet. 1028 01:10:56,628 --> 01:10:58,546 Hurry up, missus. The bus is waiting. 1029 01:11:01,716 --> 01:11:04,594 No-one's up there. Mrs. Phillips has gone to Aldershot. 1030 01:11:04,678 --> 01:11:06,096 Oh, thanks. 1031 01:11:08,848 --> 01:11:11,351 - They've all gone from up here, Joe. - Okay. 1032 01:11:15,772 --> 01:11:18,149 Come on, ma. Give us your bag. I'll give you a hand. 1033 01:12:20,920 --> 01:12:22,339 They've all gone. 1034 01:12:31,806 --> 01:12:33,975 Here's a late bulletin which has just come in. 1035 01:12:34,059 --> 01:12:38,563 With 72 hours to go, we've just checked all London's civil atomic defense centers 1036 01:12:38,646 --> 01:12:42,650 and learned that the evacuation of this capital city is proceeding smoothly 1037 01:12:42,734 --> 01:12:44,694 and slightly ahead of schedule. 1038 01:12:44,778 --> 01:12:46,821 Meanwhile, I've just come back from watching 1039 01:12:46,905 --> 01:12:48,865 a continuous stream of one-way traffic, 1040 01:12:48,948 --> 01:12:51,701 choking all the arteries leading from the city 1041 01:12:51,785 --> 01:12:54,954 with a tide of human cargo seeking safety in the country. 1042 01:12:56,623 --> 01:12:59,417 Transport of every description has been pressed into use, 1043 01:12:59,501 --> 01:13:02,420 from special pullman trains and military trucks and buses, 1044 01:13:02,504 --> 01:13:05,840 down to pathetic, little overloaded horse carts and broken bicycles. 1045 01:13:05,924 --> 01:13:08,635 The few treasured possessions of a population 1046 01:13:08,718 --> 01:13:11,471 forced to flee the mad ultimatum of one man. 1047 01:13:11,554 --> 01:13:14,808 Yet this complete exodus of the world's largest city 1048 01:13:14,891 --> 01:13:19,062 is being carried out coolly, resolutely and without panic. 1049 01:13:43,920 --> 01:13:46,464 Come on, ma, wake up. You shouldn't be here now, you know. 1050 01:13:46,548 --> 01:13:49,092 Here, take this ticket and report to the evacuation. 1051 01:13:49,175 --> 01:13:51,136 And you, pa. Come on. 1052 01:13:52,720 --> 01:13:55,557 The next train serving area H, 1053 01:13:55,640 --> 01:13:58,977 sections six, seven, eight and nine, 1054 01:13:59,060 --> 01:14:02,188 is now pulling into platform ten. 1055 01:14:02,272 --> 01:14:05,567 All evacuees for this area, please hurry along. 1056 01:14:06,484 --> 01:14:08,194 Hurry along, please. 1057 01:14:11,030 --> 01:14:13,992 Here, you can't go on the train with them boards. Go on, hop it. 1058 01:15:12,926 --> 01:15:14,552 Has that information come from the mayoress? 1059 01:15:14,636 --> 01:15:15,845 Yes, yes. 1060 01:15:15,929 --> 01:15:18,598 - Okay, Gladys, your turn to sleep. - Is it light outside? 1061 01:15:18,681 --> 01:15:20,225 Yes, dear. It's a beautiful day too. 1062 01:16:15,113 --> 01:16:17,448 You're still so sure, aren't you? 1063 01:16:17,532 --> 01:16:19,701 Supposing the prime minister doesn't do what you say? 1064 01:16:19,784 --> 01:16:22,662 - He will, you'll see. - Yes, well, supposing he doesn't. 1065 01:16:22,745 --> 01:16:25,206 Are you really gonna set that thing off? 1066 01:16:25,290 --> 01:16:27,625 - Yes. - But that's what you say you don't want. 1067 01:16:27,709 --> 01:16:29,544 That's what you say you're against! 1068 01:16:29,627 --> 01:16:31,296 What good's it gonna do you or anyone else? 1069 01:16:31,379 --> 01:16:33,464 And do you think I haven't thought about all this? 1070 01:16:33,548 --> 01:16:36,718 I've had plenty of time to think about it, you know. 1071 01:16:36,801 --> 01:16:41,097 Month after month, isolated, alone, 1072 01:16:41,180 --> 01:16:44,350 knowing you're developing a power greater than man has ever dreamt of. 1073 01:16:44,434 --> 01:16:47,770 Isolated. I'd isolate the lot of you in the ruddy zoo! 1074 01:16:47,854 --> 01:16:51,649 Why'd you start this science lark in the first place? 1075 01:16:51,733 --> 01:16:54,611 Why did I start? Why? 1076 01:16:55,862 --> 01:16:57,655 When I was young, 1077 01:16:57,739 --> 01:17:01,451 I saw in science a way of serving God and my fellow men. 1078 01:17:01,534 --> 01:17:03,786 I wanted to serve. 1079 01:17:03,870 --> 01:17:08,082 Now I see my life's work used only for destruction. 1080 01:17:08,166 --> 01:17:10,960 The dream has become a nightmare. 1081 01:17:11,044 --> 01:17:14,172 Well, you're not gonna help people by busting up their homes and their lives! 1082 01:17:14,255 --> 01:17:16,341 The whole blooming country, as far as I can see. 1083 01:17:16,424 --> 01:17:18,760 It's better for a city to perish than the whole world. 1084 01:17:18,843 --> 01:17:22,305 Well, why pick on London? What's poor, old London done? 1085 01:17:22,388 --> 01:17:26,351 All over the world, people are moving like sleepwalkers towards annihilation. 1086 01:17:26,434 --> 01:17:28,394 Can't you see that? 1087 01:17:28,478 --> 01:17:32,315 If London must be destroyed, it will awaken the rest of mankind 1088 01:17:32,398 --> 01:17:35,526 to the misuse of powers that might've brought them happiness. 1089 01:17:35,610 --> 01:17:38,613 People can be happy, all right. We don't ask so much. 1090 01:17:38,696 --> 01:17:43,034 It's you and your sort, inventing things, interfering with nature, 1091 01:17:43,117 --> 01:17:45,370 that's what's causing all the trouble. 1092 01:17:45,453 --> 01:17:47,914 No, you don't understand, do you? 1093 01:17:47,997 --> 01:17:51,000 Of course you don't. Silly of me to expect it. 1094 01:17:52,627 --> 01:17:54,087 But some will. 1095 01:17:54,170 --> 01:17:57,340 Perhaps some of my fellow scientists will understand... 1096 01:17:58,383 --> 01:18:00,635 and take courage from my example. 1097 01:18:06,307 --> 01:18:08,518 Well, gentlemen, the area is now clear. 1098 01:18:09,519 --> 01:18:10,812 And the position is this: 1099 01:18:12,063 --> 01:18:14,774 four divisions are extended around the perimeter. 1100 01:18:15,983 --> 01:18:18,653 In a few moments, the start signal will be given. 1101 01:18:20,113 --> 01:18:22,949 Each platoon will work slowly towards the center, 1102 01:18:23,032 --> 01:18:24,951 along its own fixed lanes. 1103 01:18:26,452 --> 01:18:30,206 As the perimeter decreases, units will be forced to double up, 1104 01:18:30,289 --> 01:18:32,458 and so, increase the thoroughness of the check. 1105 01:18:32,542 --> 01:18:36,254 These circles here, marked inside the perimeter, 1106 01:18:36,337 --> 01:18:38,923 are report lines at regular intervals. 1107 01:18:39,006 --> 01:18:40,758 They are known by code names 1108 01:18:40,842 --> 01:18:43,094 and will enable us to keep tabs on the whole operation. 1109 01:18:43,177 --> 01:18:47,223 All units down to sections are equipped with short-wave radio. 1110 01:18:47,306 --> 01:18:52,270 Now, it has been impressed on everybody concerned that if Willingdon is located, 1111 01:18:52,353 --> 01:18:54,480 no direct action will be taken by them. 1112 01:18:54,564 --> 01:18:56,065 They will report back here, 1113 01:18:56,149 --> 01:18:58,443 and you specialists chaps will take over immediately. 1114 01:18:58,526 --> 01:19:01,863 Then, if time permits, all troops will be withdrawn from the area 1115 01:19:01,946 --> 01:19:05,032 and it'll be up to the death-or-glory boys. 1116 01:19:15,042 --> 01:19:16,669 Thirty seconds to go, Wilson. 1117 01:19:23,551 --> 01:19:26,012 - That's the advance, sir. - Advance, Sergeant. 1118 01:20:14,268 --> 01:20:17,563 Stephen Lane, who was Professor Willingdon's assistant, 1119 01:20:17,647 --> 01:20:20,066 has volunteered to lead the party. 1120 01:20:20,149 --> 01:20:23,402 He will be responsible for neutralizing UR12, 1121 01:20:23,486 --> 01:20:25,404 if and when we can lay our hands on it. 1122 01:20:25,488 --> 01:20:27,782 He tells me it's a simple job that can be done quickly. 1123 01:20:28,866 --> 01:20:30,993 I just hope he's right. 1124 01:20:31,077 --> 01:20:34,580 Folland's plans for dealing with Willingdon, you already know. 1125 01:20:34,664 --> 01:20:37,208 You will be ready to move off at a moment's notice. 1126 01:20:37,291 --> 01:20:39,126 And now, gentlemen, before you go, 1127 01:20:39,210 --> 01:20:41,254 I know the prime minister would like to say a few words. 1128 01:20:41,337 --> 01:20:42,505 Thank you, Willoughby. 1129 01:20:44,674 --> 01:20:46,676 Gentlemen, I shall be quite brief. 1130 01:20:46,759 --> 01:20:48,427 All of you have volunteered for a duty 1131 01:20:48,511 --> 01:20:51,514 which, within a few hours, you may be called upon to perform. 1132 01:20:51,597 --> 01:20:55,434 On its success may depend not only the existence of this city, 1133 01:20:55,518 --> 01:20:58,229 but also, in a sense, the future of our country. 1134 01:21:40,438 --> 01:21:41,939 Anybody in the snake house, Johnson? 1135 01:21:42,023 --> 01:21:44,150 Only the sergeant major, sir. 1136 01:21:44,233 --> 01:21:46,152 - Right. Well, now search the monkey hut. - Right, sir. 1137 01:22:04,503 --> 01:22:05,630 All change! 1138 01:22:08,090 --> 01:22:09,175 Jones? 1139 01:22:13,012 --> 01:22:16,015 Hey! I told you to search, not soak. 1140 01:22:16,098 --> 01:22:17,808 You're on a charge. Come on. 1141 01:22:22,313 --> 01:22:24,148 Blimey, what a ruddy stink! 1142 01:22:26,734 --> 01:22:28,903 - Who done that? - Come on. 1143 01:22:28,986 --> 01:22:31,238 It's only the automatic still working. 1144 01:22:57,473 --> 01:23:01,227 Thus, with a mighty fall, shall Babylon the great city be cast down. 1145 01:23:12,363 --> 01:23:14,323 Party, halt! 1146 01:23:15,574 --> 01:23:18,285 You two men take the far wall over there. 1147 01:23:18,369 --> 01:23:20,788 You two men, take the bottom house, there. 1148 01:23:20,871 --> 01:23:22,915 Brown, you go into that house, number two. 1149 01:23:22,999 --> 01:23:25,292 You two men, take that house there. 1150 01:23:25,918 --> 01:23:27,545 All right, carry on. 1151 01:24:04,457 --> 01:24:06,876 You fellas look along there. Come on, Sam. 1152 01:24:36,781 --> 01:24:38,824 - Got a light, Rusty? - Yeah. 1153 01:24:38,908 --> 01:24:41,577 - Been upstairs? - Nah, a lot of flippin' eyewash this is. 1154 01:24:41,660 --> 01:24:44,330 - Waste of our ruddy time. - You're telling me. 1155 01:24:47,750 --> 01:24:49,502 - Here, have a drag. - Ta. 1156 01:24:53,506 --> 01:24:54,673 - Blimey! - Come on! 1157 01:25:02,098 --> 01:25:03,265 Well, I-- 1158 01:25:05,059 --> 01:25:07,812 - What are you doin' here, lady? - Where is he? Where has he gone? 1159 01:25:07,895 --> 01:25:09,605 - What are you doin' here? - Has he gone? 1160 01:25:09,688 --> 01:25:11,232 What are you doing here? I said. 1161 01:25:12,024 --> 01:25:14,068 What am I doing here? 1162 01:25:14,151 --> 01:25:15,444 What am I doing here? 1163 01:26:04,827 --> 01:26:06,120 All right, remember now, 1164 01:26:06,203 --> 01:26:08,747 when you get to the ration lorry, have your mess tins ready. 1165 01:26:08,831 --> 01:26:10,249 Eat your grub quick, and no grumbling. 1166 01:26:10,332 --> 01:26:12,293 May be the last meal you'll get. 1167 01:26:42,698 --> 01:26:45,242 Hello, headquarters. Hello, headquarters. 1168 01:26:45,326 --> 01:26:48,913 163 Brigade reporting. Battersea area clear. Off. 1169 01:26:55,586 --> 01:26:58,797 Hello, headquarters. Hello, headquarters. 1170 01:26:58,881 --> 01:27:00,716 79 Brigade reporting. 1171 01:27:00,799 --> 01:27:05,221 Kensington area clear. Advancing into Belgravia. 1172 01:27:20,819 --> 01:27:23,822 What about my car to Aldershot? You said you'd-- 1173 01:27:45,261 --> 01:27:48,222 Hello, headquarters. Hello, headquarters. 1174 01:27:48,305 --> 01:27:50,474 54 Brigade reporting. 1175 01:27:50,557 --> 01:27:52,476 Lambeth area clear. 1176 01:27:52,559 --> 01:27:54,395 Advancing into Westminster. 1177 01:28:19,003 --> 01:28:21,797 Hello, headquarters. Hello, headquarters. 1178 01:28:21,880 --> 01:28:26,218 1-5-2 Brigade reporting. Clerkenwell area clear. 1179 01:28:26,302 --> 01:28:28,095 Advancing into Westminster. 1180 01:28:33,600 --> 01:28:36,061 What about my car to Aldershot? 1181 01:28:38,605 --> 01:28:40,983 Hello, headquarters. Hello, headquarters. 1182 01:28:41,066 --> 01:28:45,654 147 Brigade reporting. Pimlico area all clear. 1183 01:28:45,738 --> 01:28:50,200 Have joined up with 145 Brigade, and now advancing into Westminster. 1184 01:28:50,826 --> 01:28:52,077 Oh, to heck with it! 1185 01:28:57,082 --> 01:28:59,668 Hello, headquarters. Hello, headquarters. 1186 01:28:59,752 --> 01:29:03,380 56 Brigade reporting. Soho area clear. 1187 01:29:03,464 --> 01:29:07,343 Now advancing into Westminster with 55 Brigade on our left. Off. 1188 01:29:36,747 --> 01:29:39,083 Party, halt! 1189 01:29:42,002 --> 01:29:43,170 Party, halt! 1190 01:29:44,505 --> 01:29:46,548 That's half past 11:00. This ain't soldiering. 1191 01:29:46,632 --> 01:29:48,509 They ought've had us out of this hours ago. 1192 01:29:50,594 --> 01:29:52,388 - Both streets clear, sir. No sign of him. - Right. 1193 01:29:52,471 --> 01:29:54,139 That leaves the church and the house on the corner. 1194 01:29:54,223 --> 01:29:56,767 Take the rear section, and search the house. I'll deal with the church. 1195 01:30:23,585 --> 01:30:26,046 - Put it down! - This ain't no time to take chances, sir. 1196 01:30:26,130 --> 01:30:27,548 Outside, Jackson, quickly! 1197 01:30:34,388 --> 01:30:35,639 Stay on the door, Jackson. 1198 01:30:36,515 --> 01:30:37,850 Here, give me that. 1199 01:30:38,892 --> 01:30:41,520 Hello, headquarters. Hello, headquarters. 1200 01:30:41,603 --> 01:30:43,939 Man discovered, St. Stephen's, Westminster. 1201 01:30:44,022 --> 01:30:45,607 Man discovered, St. Stephen's, Westminster. 1202 01:30:45,691 --> 01:30:47,276 Think he's RD2. 1203 01:30:47,359 --> 01:30:49,236 Lane. You know who I want. Quickly! 1204 01:30:49,319 --> 01:30:52,114 What about my car to Aldershot? What about-- 1205 01:30:53,115 --> 01:30:54,158 Oh! 1206 01:31:22,019 --> 01:31:23,479 Quick, Lane, make sure it's him. 1207 01:31:39,453 --> 01:31:41,079 - Is it Daddy? - It's him, all right. 1208 01:31:41,163 --> 01:31:43,290 In that case, I'm getting my chaps out of here straightaway. 1209 01:31:43,373 --> 01:31:44,875 - It's now up to you, Folland. - Right, sir. 1210 01:31:44,958 --> 01:31:46,293 - Just leave us this section. - All yours. 1211 01:31:46,376 --> 01:31:47,878 - Now, you know what to do. - Yes. 1212 01:31:47,961 --> 01:31:49,296 - Feeling all right? - Yes, I'm all right. 1213 01:31:49,379 --> 01:31:50,714 Good girl. Off you go. 1214 01:31:55,385 --> 01:31:57,095 Quickly! Come on, jump up. 1215 01:32:55,612 --> 01:32:57,030 Daddy? 1216 01:32:59,366 --> 01:33:00,701 Daddy? 1217 01:33:08,083 --> 01:33:10,085 Ann! What are you doing here? 1218 01:33:11,044 --> 01:33:13,088 I've come to take you home, Daddy. 1219 01:33:14,673 --> 01:33:16,842 My dear, I can't go back now. 1220 01:33:16,925 --> 01:33:20,220 But, Daddy, please. Let me talk to you first. 1221 01:33:21,388 --> 01:33:23,348 My dear, there isn't the time. 1222 01:33:25,601 --> 01:33:27,936 What do they think they're playing at? We'll all go up in a minute! 1223 01:33:28,020 --> 01:33:29,688 But, Daddy, please. 1224 01:33:29,771 --> 01:33:31,231 No, no, no. 1225 01:33:34,735 --> 01:33:38,155 - But you could change your mind. - Not now. 1226 01:33:38,238 --> 01:33:39,573 It's too late. 1227 01:33:43,910 --> 01:33:45,996 Stephen! 1228 01:33:46,079 --> 01:33:48,332 What are you doing? What are you doing? 1229 01:33:49,124 --> 01:33:52,336 Steve! Daddy, please! 1230 01:33:52,419 --> 01:33:55,172 Daddy, no! No, Daddy, no! 1231 01:33:58,925 --> 01:34:01,887 No! Too late! Too late! 1232 01:34:06,683 --> 01:34:09,186 Too late! Too late! 1233 01:34:10,520 --> 01:34:13,357 Too late! Too late! 1234 01:34:14,316 --> 01:34:16,109 Too late! 1235 01:35:20,924 --> 01:35:21,925 Aldershot! 1236 01:35:22,008 --> 01:35:23,844 I want to go to Aldershot! 1237 01:35:23,927 --> 01:35:25,971 Oi! What about me? 1238 01:35:29,558 --> 01:35:32,728 Aldershot! I want to get to Aldershot! 1239 01:35:34,062 --> 01:35:35,313 Ohh. 1240 01:35:36,773 --> 01:35:38,859 Oh, Trixie! 1241 01:35:42,237 --> 01:35:44,156 What are we gonna do? 1242 01:35:58,587 --> 01:36:01,006 Trixie, we're going home. 1243 01:36:04,801 --> 01:36:05,844 Come on, Trix. 97143

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