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Thank you, thank you!

And now, ladies and gentlemen, an old friend who we haven't seen for a long time.

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

#Just in time

I found you, just in time

When did they let him out?

Last Monday, guv.

Got no chance, have you?

What?

Of a quiet life!

When they let villains like him out of jail.

My bridges all were crossed nowhere to go

I've found you just in time

And changed my lonely life that lovely day

I was lost the losing dice were tossed

You call that information?

Couple of lrishmen in a pub talking about a blow-out and doing someone in?

Well, you never know these days.

- When was this? Last Saturday night? - Yeah.

My bet is it was a couple of Liverpool supporters who'd just had a puncture,

talking about the referee.

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

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

And do me a favour, don't waste my time again.

Hi, Mr Regan.

- Do you like my act? - Yeah,

yeah we'll see you get on the concert party the next time you're inside.

Don't be like that, have a drink?

Scotch?

Scotch innit?

Some other time, Charlie. Not now. I want to get a bit of kip.

What do you want to come barging in here for, Fred?

Sorry guv, Mr Carter told me to get you. The local nick have cried help.

Someone's done a blag!

Just up the road.

Don't look at me, Mr Regan.

I was with you.

Guv, George.

What's all this, then?

Did the peter, didn't they?

It's supposed to be my night off.

Yeah well, we knew you'd do a turn if we left you out of this one.

This makes five in a row. Someone's going to start screaming.

- Any dabs, George? - Oh, yeah. Plenty

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

Lovely job, though, ain't it. Door clean off.

No guards?

One old man. Night watchman.

Well, let's have a word with him, then.

He's in hospital.

No interviews till tomorrow.

How bad is he?

Well he was coshed, sir. But he didn't seem too bad.

What's the damage?

Fair old bundle, I'd say. The manager was pretty nervous on the blower.

Sergeant?

Payroll for a hundred and twelve. I've already talked to the managing director.

Not left in the safe overnight?

Yes, they're two short in the Accounts

Department. They wanted to make an early start.

- There's going to be trouble. - Well there should be, guv.

Leaving all the bread in there with only one old man to keep on guard.

You're missing the point, Jack.

This makes five office jobs in a fortnight.

Well, we don't know they're connected yet.

Well I'll give you even money they are.

You're wrong, guv.

Fiver?

So open your arms and you open the door

To all the treasures that I am longing for

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

Ok, Cheers mate.

Well what do you think, guv?

I don't know.

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

Who?

Your old mate, Eddie Boys.

I thought you'd say that.

Bit cheeky, though. He only came out on Monday. On his own manor, too.

I know.

Well then?

Look, do me a favour, George. Just keep your theories to yourself, eh?

- So? - I don't think there's any connection.

Do you want to give me the money now?

How do you know?

I don't know, I'm guessing.

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

Where are you going now?

Home.

Flying Squad have been asked to help on this one.

I'm putting your team on it full-time as of now, right?

Thank you, sir.

Well, where are we going, guv?

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

Not all of them.

Well, I'm not going to Maisie's. I got food poisoning there last week.

Anyway, what about this manager?

Oh, I'd forgotten about him.

Haskins getting at you?

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

Why, who else?

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

In fact, while this robbery was taking place.

Yeah?

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

One for the road?

Why not?

- On me, Eddie. - No. 'Ere, you have one with me.

Okay. Celebrating?

Yeah

I'm celebrating.

Well can you remember?

No, no.

Well, tall? Fat? Thin?

No...no.

Check that time again.

Mr Steadman, we just want to make sure about something.

Now what time was it when you went to the building where the Accounts Office is?

- About... - Yeah?

About...

five to ten.

Five to ten?

- She's a big girl. - Who?

- That Sister. - Didn't know you went for that sort, guv?

What time did that alarm go?

Er, ten twenty-one. Cor, they must have

belted him, he was out cold for half an hour.

- Just in time I found you. - Pardon?

I was just thinking of Eddie, singing.

Well, he's in the clear.

I know. He found me just in time.

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

- No, I've just got a feeling. - What?

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

He was grinning like a Cheshire Cat in that pub.

How come you were with him, anyway?

I got a tip from an informant, Charlie Harrison.

Is he straight?

Well, he's nothing to do with Eddie, if that's what you mean.

I checked him out this morning.

And Eddie just happened to be in the pub?

Yes, it's his local.

He asked me to have a drink.

Well, you wouldn't pass that up, would you, guv?

I'll drink with any villain. It's the best way to find out what's going on.

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

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

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

No, I remember him at the Bailey.

If looks could kill!

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

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

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

Well I hope not for his sake.

Still, there's only one way to find out.

Let's go and see Eddie.

- No, you stay here, George. - All right,

- but watch it. if he's trying to pull something - I'll watch it.

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

You think he's barking up the wrong tree, then?

What's he got against him?

I think that business in the pub upset him.

- Is Eddie married? - Not to her.

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

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

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

Detective Inspector Regan. Flying Squad.

He's told me all about you.

- Is he in? Eddie, I mean? - No.

What do you want him for?

Just a chat.

He hasn't done anything.

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

You're supposed to have said that before.

Can I come in?

- Why do you stay with him June? - He's been good to me.

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

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

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

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

trampling all over people's lives.

Cigarette?

He's using you, June.

He's giving Mary and me love and affection.

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

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

All right. So he's been away.

But he's going to go straight for Mary and me, he promised!

Is he going to marry you, then?

He's just a villain, June.

Why are you hounding him, Regan?

Last night, there was a robbery.

You know where he was. That's the trouble, ain't it?

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

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

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

Now where is he, love?

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

You married?

Me?

No. I was.

No. No woman'd stick with you.

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

Where's he gone, June?

Bovey Street.

Not there, then?

No.

George, Eddie always like to work with the same team, didn't he?

Yeah, that's right. Ginger Marshall and Jonny Beeson - "Blue Eyes".

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

Don't be too sure, George.

Anyway, we'll get onto all of them.

But first, Eddie.

Which end of Bovey Street, guv?

What?

- Which end of Bovey Street? - The school.

What's the charge, Regan?

- Go on! What's the charge? - There isn't one

Yet.

Can't take me in, then, can you?

Wanna bet?

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

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

Get stuffed, Regan.

You sent me down last time for a job I

didn't do. Now you're trying to do it again.

Do leave off, Eddie. Come on.

What's he trying to do?

He's just needling him.

- Yeah. - Well, what for?

Why don't you ask him?

Yeah, I'm going.

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

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

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

Daddy!

Bye!

Bye!

Once a villain, always a villain. Eh?

I'll never win with you, will I?

All right. Take the kid home

and then come and see me.

Don't forget.

Let's find the others.

You're not going to get away with this, you know, Regan?

No?

- Watch me, Eddie. - No way.

The law applies to you as well as me, you know?

You think you can do what you like

but you've got one hell of a surprise coming, mate!

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

Same with Blue Eyes.

You don't really expect me to find Ginger in this lot, do you?

Well no, but you can get some leads.

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

"Honest John Marshall".

'Honest John'? You've gotta be joking?

No.

In that family?

Hello Pete.

Gonna make you a nice tidy boy for mummy.

Hello Mr Regan, Hello sergeant.

Come on in.

We'd like a chat Eric.

You do pick your times, don't you? My lad's gone to his dinner.

Er, will you excuse me, love?

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

What can I do for you, then?

Just a few questions.

Well, I don't know much.

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

Eric.

- What? - Don't waste my time.

No sir.

You seen much of Eddie lately?

Eddie? Which Eddie?

- That would be Eddie Boys, would it? - Yes, it would.

Well, it's funny you should ask that

but he popped in this morning for a cup of tea.

Would you like one, by the way?

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

Why?

Well, it's for the wedding you see, my son

Why did he come and see you?

Oh. No reason. He just come in to say 'hello'.

He said he's seen you, though.

In the pub last night.

He'd had a nice chat with you.

Just like old times, eh?

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

Well, what do you want me to tell you?

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

What time?

Quarter to ten.

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

But, er, I had an appointment.

Go on, did you?

Yes.

- At exactly quarter to ten? - Aye, it was as a matter of fact.

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

- Well I don't know - Oh. Who was it with then?

It was with the vicar.

- Are you trying to - He hit me sergeant, you saw him!

- He didn't. - I will, though.

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

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

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

Don't ask me then.

Ask him yourself.

We Will.

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

Right.

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

- Okay. What then? - Go on home.

Pardon?

Yeah, I'll send Fred to collect you, if you like?

Fantastic.

Right.

Ah, this is Detective Inspector Regan.

Mister Hilary Elkin. Member of Parliament.

One of my constituents has made a serious complaint.

Of police harassment.

- Me? Who? - Edward Boys.

I see.

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

What about?

But I think you chaps should have a chance.

Yes, well, we appreciate that, sir.

Have a chance to deal with your own matters of discipline.

Discipline?!

I know, you've agreed to open the Garden Fete.

- No, I think Fat Eric's doing that. - Yeah.

The vicar confirmed everything.

Wait till the guvnor hears that fatso's got a parson prepared to back him in court.

He'll retire to a monastery.

No. If Fat Eric can nobble a vicar, there must be something in it.

Come on let's go.

The facts are not in dispute at all, Mr Regan, I agree.

Mr Boys did come out of prison on Monday,

after serving a four year sentence less remission for good behaviour.

And?

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

I still don't see why you automatically assume Boys' guilt.

And what's more,

I see absolutely no justification for harassing

Boys and his step-daughter in public.

Look sir, some of these villains have a way of working.

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

Hardly a tenable theory in this particular case,

since I understand that Mr Boys was actually

talking to you at the time of the robbery.

- He could have still organised it. - Possibly.

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

Really, Inspector?

You are unable to find a culprit

and for reasons of spite

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

you are harassing an apparently innocent man.

- I know Eddie Boys. - Yes, and that seems to be the trouble.

No, I don't like him!

You wouldn't like him either if he'd belted you

over the head and nicked your life savings.

Facts, Mr Regan. Not emotions.

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

But please remember

that my job isn't always easy either.

When I receive a complaint,

if I feel if it is justified, I have to act on it.

I hope I don't have to take this matter any further,

but I assure you both that if I do,

I shall have no compunction about seeking redress for Boys at the highest level.

It would be a pity if a promising career were

shall we say, inhibited

by an uncharacteristic display of irrationality, inspector.

Hello?

Surprise, surprise. What are you doing here?

- I live here. Remember? - Only just.

Ah, yes, er I was just trying to clean up.

You don't seem to be doing too well.

Well it was like this officer, you see

Oh George, you are the limit.

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

I didn't do it on purpose, love.

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

I'm sorry.

How was your day?

Ohhhh.

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

They were right little so-and-sos today.

Well, teaching is a vocation, my dear.

It's just to make sure we spend the holidays

in a state of complete exhaustion, I think.

Anyway, what are you doing here? Selling tickets for the Police Ball?

Yeah, and I put your mum down for twenty-four!

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

Slack? What's happened to Mastermind?

Don't tell me he's stopped working twenty-eight hours a day.

Which reminds me, I hear he created a scene outside a school today.

Who told you that?

Let's sit down, shall we? Before you do some more damage.

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

What the hell's the matter with you?

Nothing, sir.

- Well you've put me in a cleft stick. - Why?

You know what Elkin's like.

Yeah, we all know.

Any cause that's likely to get him a bit of

publicity, put him on the telly. He's in on it.

And police harassment's always a nice line.

Especially now, just before the demo season.

Jack, are you thick or something? Well are you?

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

You have no real evidence that Edward Boys

or any of his known associates are involved.

You haven't even considered anyone else, have you?

No. Not yet.

I ought to take you off this case. But I won't.

Not because you're brilliant, but because frankly

I haven't got anyone else at the moment.

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

So from now on, unless you have conclusive proof,

you stay away from Edward Boys. Is that clear?

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

Well, if he's committed a crime, arrest him.

Don't frighten innocent women and children.

Yeah well, we haven't quite got it together yet. I mean, for the courts.

Regan always gets his man.

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

Because if you don't see through him before

long you're going to turn out just like him.

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

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

the satisfaction you get from it.

But Regan's an unhappy, mixed-up man.

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

But he's a good copper.

Is that the only way to become a good copper?

Be tough? Be an anachronistic joke like Regan?

You could've been making a good career for yourself, but

no, you had to team up with Jack, back in the Sweeney!

I respect him and that's what counts with me, all right?

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

Eddie Boys is a villain.

- Now Regan may be giving him a hard time so - Yes, I know, he's a good cop.

That entitles him to ignore the law of the land? Respect? Decency?

He's... he's an animal. A predator!

Ok. He's an animal.

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

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

he'll trap his victims and give them hell,

but somebody's got to do it so that you and all those kids

you worry so much about can walk the streets in safety.

Now, how do you think he survives at the yard, huh?

Because he's a professional and there aren't

many of those about, let me tell you that, love.

King of the jungle, no doubt.

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

Now you mind you look after her.

Got your note about the vicar, George.

How was domestic bliss?

Terrific.

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

Ah, it's nothing serious. It's just a violent

criminal exercising his democratic rights.

Eddie's complained to his MP. he reckons I've been harassing him!

Well that's a bit naughty isn't it? Who's his MP?

Eikin.

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

Put the wind up Haskins. He's been running around

with two legs in the one knicker ever since!

What did he say? Get of Eddie's back?

- More or less. - Well, that's that then.

What?

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

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

It's not as if you can stick anything on him.

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

stick to finding Blue Eyes and Ginger Marshall.

There's no harm in that. They're known villains

and we've got every right to question them.

Listen I'm sorry about bringing you back, George.

No, it's all right.

I've got an appointment this evening and, under

the circumstances, I think we ought to crash on.

- But what about Eddie Boys? - I'll look after him.

That's what I'm afraid of!

Listen, in case you've forgotten, guv'nor, there's at

least twenty firms that could have pulled this caper.

I know, but it was Eddie.

All right, guv.

But just remember, he's got the church and the Palace

of Westminster on his side. What have you got'?

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

Hello Eddie. Fancy seeing you here? It's not a bad turn-out.

Excuse me.

You've had it this time. I'm telling you Regan, this is it.

What?

Following me 'ere, a private meeting. If that's

not victimisation, I don't know what is?

You're getting paranoiac Eddie. You were just the same three years ago.

You framed me.

- Come off it, Eddie. I didn't have to. - I wasn't guilty!

You know, I sometimes think there isn't a villain

in the country. it's all my imagination.

Well, now it's my turn to have you now. You've done me a favour coming here.

Evening. You were saying?

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

- I'm going to have you suspended. - Go on.

- Isn't that Fat Eric's mate over there? - I don't know what you're talking about.

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

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

June looks a bit pale. Is she worried about something?

You must feel very proud of yourself. First you pick on the kid, now on her.

Welcome everyone. Very good of you all to come.

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

By which I mean, those parents who take an interest

in the school and in their children's education.

I hope you have an entertaining and instructive evening.

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

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

And to judge that for us, we're very happy to

welcome the Reverend Dearden of St. Jude's

We also have our usual instructive talk to parents.

Now, unfortunately, our old friend Sergeant Smithson

is unable to attend today because of his other duties.

But he has kindly arranged a substitute,

and we welcome Inspector Regan, who will give

us a talk on crime prevention in the home.

Inspector Regan.

It's not Fat Eric's friend then, eh?

Excuse me for asking, guv'nor, but what the hell are we doing here?

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

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

Eddie was involved here somehow.

Come on, guv'nor! You're developing a nasty habit of repeating yourself.

It was me who pointed to Eddie in the first place.

MaYbe you were right How? I

- What about that watchman? - What about him?

Well, he could have been lying.

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

- Besides, whoever hit him wasn't kidding! - True. That's not Eddie's style.

Is that old boy out of hospital yet?

Yeah, yeah. H e came out next day. Still not back at work, of course.

He must have a tough nut.

I think he's a bit thick altogether. But he's honest.

Is there a pub round here?

Yeah, just down the road.

It's all too good to be true, isn't it? Fat Eric and vicar.

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

It could be just a coincidence?

Nah, there's more to it than that.

He's clever, that Eddie, you know? And he's having a go at me.

Don't I know it.

All that bit about wanting to be the straight family man, that's all baloney.

It's not his wife, and it's not his kid, and my guess is he's using them both.

Yeah, but that kid certainly seems to like him.

But what do kids know?

Listen, my daughter's the same age as June's, and I bet her

mother's coaching her the same way with her new fella.

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

- Yeah, but what I still don't understand - When Eddie wants to run off, he will.

Right now it suits him, the family man image.

I'm going to the loo.

Finished?

Yeah.

Thank you.

_ Hey- ' Guv'?

Come here.

Who's that?

It's Tommy Cooper.

I mean the darts champ.

It's the night watchman Right.

Miss?

What about him?

Yeah?

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

That's right. Fred Steadman.

Regular, is he? Well I suppose he must be if he's on the darts team.

Yes.

I always thought he used the other pub?

What, Fred? No, he practically lives here.

Why, he was even here the night that he got

What time?

What are you asking me questions for?

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

I'm not sure.

Look, if you feel a bit embarrassed, we could always go down the local nick.

I don't want to get him into trouble.

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

About half-past nine.

Same time every night?

Every night?

Oh, more or less. He never stayed long.

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

I'm not sure.

What time?

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

Well, what about it? He was entitled to pop out for a drink, surely?

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

Message from C.11, guv. Had a report that Johnny Beeson was seen in Birmingham.

Blue Eyes?

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

Great.

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

Yeah. I took George there.

Right, take me there.

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

That's right.

But he still got clobbered.

Yeah, but was it a before or after job'?

Yes?

Mr Steadman?

Mustn't be disturbed.

Oh.

Are you from the insurance?

Er, no madam, we're police officers.

Doctor said he must be left quiet. No visitors.

It was just that No one, he said.

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

Oh?

Yeah, your dad was very helpful to us.

Was he?

Still, I can always come back. If I get the time.

Can't you leave it with me?

Oh no, no. The lads, you know, they'd like one of their own to present it, you know?

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

Right, thanks.

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

- Do what? - You heard.

Tell him we just want a statement. He shouldn't

object to that now he's a law-abiding citizen.

Alright, alright, but it's down to you, guv.

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

Oh, excuse the mess.

Dad! Dad!

He has to stay very quiet.

Well, I'll get on then. Mind you keep quiet now, Dad.

Hello Mr Steadman. How are you getting on then?

The lads have been very worried about you.

Right you! Sit down and listen.

Right!

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

- You went out that night didn't you? - No.

You went to the pub. That's where you always went. I've got proof.

It ain't against the law.

Well why bother to hide it then?

I didn't do no harm.

No harm?

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

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

- What time did you go to the pub? - I ain't sure.

Well think!

About a quarter-past nine.

Are you sure?

Yeah. I, I wasn't away more than ten minutes.

It takes ten minutes to walk there and back. How long were you gone?

Well I only had one pint.

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

Yeah. No more.

So you got back at ten.

You weren't checking those offices like you said.

You were creeping back to that security room when they coshed you. Right?

I didn't have nothing to do with it.

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

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

Am I right?

Yeah.

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

Yeah, we had a nice little chat.

He's not here.

Where is he, then?

Gone to his mother's.

With the kid?

We'll wait.

Mind if we sit down?

Suit yourself.

No, leave him alone! You can't arrest him!

He's going to help us with our enquiries.

He's gone to get Elkin. He said he would.

Ron, stop him!

Daddy!

Daddy! Aaagghh!

Mummy!

Mummy!

Mary!

Mummy!

Now what was all that about, Eddie?

I thought you'd turned over a new leaf?

I was only going to phone my MP. wasn't I?

Hello, Mr Regan. Haircut is it?

No, it isn't.

I'm just having my lunch now.

Sit down, Eric.

Er, I usually have it in the back. I've got the tea on

Sit!

I know how you and Eddie did it.

Did what?

That factory safe.

Look, I've told you before

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

waited till he came back, and then clobbered him so it looked

as if it happened later, when you were chatting to the vicar.

Look, Mr Regan, you know that's all supposition. You know I was with the vicar.

Just like I was with Eddie, in the pub?

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

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

He's taken a turn for the worst.

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

Stop bullying me, Inspector. Eddie won't stand for it, nor will I.

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

You're not off the hook yet, Eric. Not by a long chalk.

Where the hell's Regan?

He's just been on the R.T. He's on his way in. I told him what you said.

Yes, well I'm not waiting for him.

You let Edward Boys go.

He's

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

That's what Regan says

but he hasn't got a Member of Parliament breathing

down his neck, threatening to go to the Home Office.

You know what Elkin's latest trick is? Civilian review boards.

'The police can not be judges in their own cause.'

This is just the kind of ammunition he needs.

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

Nothing that justifies holding Edward Boys.

Unless you're going to charge him, Carter? Are you going to charge him?

Well no, Mr Haskins. Not yet.

Well then.

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

Haskins told me to let him go.

- Oh no, he didn't! - I'll phone you back.

You what?

Well just a minute ago. You practically passed him.

Where's Haskins?

In his office, I suppose.

Right!

Oh, it's all too much for me!

Let's get one thing straight, Regan

you may be determined to commit Hari Kari, that's your business, but I'm not.

Don't you see, Eddie had sussed out the old boy. He

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

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

Makes no difference.

It makes all the difference.

I know how Eddie works.

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

He and his firm had been in and out while that old

man was still blowing the froth off his bitter.

Well why wait and cosh him?

How many more times?

That's his alibi.

That old man was coshed about ten o'clock.

Everybody thought that's when the safe was blown

but Eddie was at that peter nearly an hour earlier

and for my money, two of them. Ginger Marshall and

Johnny Beeson went back later and clobbered the watchman

leaving Eddie and Eric in the clear.

Alright, so you've cracked it. You've still got no proof it was Edward Boys.

Alright, why did he do a bunk when George Carter went round to his place?

Well that's obvious... to get hold of Elkin.

Look, get evidence.

For the last time, get evidence!

And don't forget, while you've been

conducting a one-man war against Edward Boys

the real firm have probably covered their tracks.

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

You'd better.

What the hell are you doing?

The crossword, guv.

I can see that. Why does everybody in this

building have to be so stupid all of a sudden?

Where's George gone then?

Er, West Ham. Local factory had a snout who

reckons he's got the drop on Ginger Marshall.

He said he'd call back direct.

All right.

And somebody came to see you. They're in the interview room.

Who?

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

Now he tells me!

I should have stayed in the Navy. I was happy there.

There are many kids in this neighbourhood just like I was, never had a chance.

Deprived homes, dead-end jobs

harassed by the old b... by the police.

Don't forget that crime card, Fred.

Crime card? Guv'nor, you're not going to get me into trouble are you?

George, would I risk the career of the most promising skipper on the force?

Yes.

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

Thirst.

Wrong. It's the maternal drive.

I read that.

Well, I'm sure we all found Mr Boys' remarks

very stimulating, food for thought.

And Mr Boys has very kindly agreed to answer

any questions members may wish to pose.

Are there any points anybody?

Yes, that gentleman there. Oh it's Mr, er

What did you do with the money, Eddie?

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

Hell hath no fury, eh, guv?

There are more fellas doing porridge because women

shopped them, than any other reason. Do you know that?

I wonder what he did to upset her? I mean, he really blew it, didn't he?

Yeah, I told you he'd blow out.

Yes, you did, guv. You certainly did.

I wonder what Elkin'll do?

Call for restoration of the death penalty.

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

Well where are you going now?

I'll take June home. She could use a lift.

Ahh, you're all heart, aren't you?

Yeah, that's my trouble.