The Sweeney. S01 E05. Jigsaw. (uncut)

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First broadcast 30th January 1975.  Regan is convinced that Eddie Boyse, a recently released career criminal, is responsible for a robbery, but Boyse was with Regan when the crime occurred.  John Thaw - Regan Dennis Waterman - Carter Garfield Morgan - Haskins Del Henney - Eddie Boyse Sheila Gish - June (as Shiela Gish) Ken Parry - Fat Eric Stephanie Turner - Allison Carter Jack Woolgar - Fred Steadman, Night Watchman Richard Hampton - Hilary Elkin Joan Scott - Headmistress Evie Garratt - Night Watchman's Daughter Valerie Bell - Barmaid Alan Collins - Charlie Harrison Denis DeMarne - Fred (as Dennis de Marne) Jim Beasley - Pool Player John Clifford - Parent Maxwell Craig - Pub Patron Grey Eckel - Detective Shirley English - Babysitter Joyce Everson - Pub Patron Arthur Goodman - Pub Patron Josie Grant - Pub Patron Gordon Hann - Pool Player Aidan Harrington - Dealer Victor Harrington - Pub Patron Walter Henry - Flying Squad Officer George Hilsdon - Pub Patron Eric Kent - Man Playing Slot Machine James Payne - Parent Bob Ramsey - Pub Patron John Smart - Vicar Tony Snell - Parent Joseph Tregonino - Pub Patron Fred Wood - Pub Patron

Transcript

00:00Transcription by CastingWords

00:30Thank you, thank you.

00:32And now, ladies and gentlemen, an old friend who we haven't seen for a long time.

00:37So a big welcome back, please, to Eddie Boyd!

00:50Just in time, I found you just in time.

00:55When did they let him up?

00:56Last Monday, gov.

00:58Got no chance, have you?

01:00What?

01:01Have a quiet life when they let friends like him out of jail.

01:05My bridges all were crossed, nowhere to go.

01:09I found you just in time.

01:25And changed my lonely life that lovely day.

01:30I was lost, though I was lost.

01:40Though losing dance were tossed.

01:43You recall that information?

01:45A couple of Irishmen in a pub talking about a blowout and doing someone in.

01:49Well, never know these days.

01:51When was this?

01:52Last Saturday night?

01:53Yeah.

01:53My bet is it was a couple of Liverpool supporters who'd just had a puncture talking about the referee.

01:59There's a lot of it apart, you know.

02:01And none of it's worth the light, mate.

02:03My lonely life that loved me dear.

02:07And do me a favour.

02:18Don't waste my time again.

02:21Fine, Mr. Regan.

02:23Do you like my act?

02:24Yeah.

02:24Yeah, I'll see you get on the concert party next time you're inside.

02:28Don't be like that.

02:30Have a drink.

02:31Scotch?

02:32Scotch, any?

02:45Some other time, Charlie, not now.

02:47I want to get a bit of kip.

02:48What do you want to come barging in here for, Fred?

02:58Sorry, Gav.

02:58Mr. Carter told me to get you.

03:00The local nigg have cried help.

03:02Someone's done a blag.

03:04Just up the road.

03:12Down with me, Mr. Regan.

03:14I was with you.

03:18I was with you.

03:48I was with you.

03:49I was with you.

04:06Gav?

04:06George?

04:07Hmm.

04:09What's all this, then?

04:10Did the Peter, didn't they?

04:11Supposed to be my night off.

04:13Yeah, well, we knew you'd do a turn if we left you out of this one.

04:16This makes five in a row. Someone's going to start screaming.

04:19Any dabs, George?

04:20Oh, yeah, plenty. But if you want me to guess, none that would interest you.

04:24Lovely job, though, isn't it? Door clean off.

04:26No guards?

04:27One old man, night watchman.

04:29Well, let's have a word with him, then.

04:31He's in hospital. No interviews till tomorrow.

04:34How bad is it?

04:35Well, he was cosh, sir, but he didn't seem too bad.

04:39What's the damage?

04:40Fair old bundle, I'd say. The manager was pretty nervous on the blower.

04:43Skip?

04:46Payroll for 112. I've already talked to the managing director.

04:51Not left in the safe overnight.

04:53Yes, they're too short on the accounts department. They wanted to make an early start.

04:57There's going to be trouble.

04:58Well, there should be, Gov, leaving all that bread in here with only one old man to keep on guard.

05:02You're missing the point, Jack. This makes five office jobs in a fortnight.

05:06Well, we don't know they're connected yet.

05:08No, I'll give you even money they are.

05:10You're wrong, Gov. Fiver?

05:12Gov.

05:14So open your arms and you'll open the door

05:19To all the treasures that I'm longing for

05:24Hold me and kiss me and tell me you're mine evermore

05:29Okay, cheers, mate.

05:34Well, what do you think, Gov?

05:35I don't know.

05:38Come on, he might as well have left a visiting card.

05:40Who?

05:41Your old mate, Eddie Boyes.

05:43Yeah, I thought you'd say that.

05:45Bit cheapy, though. He only came out on Monday.

05:47On his own manor, too.

05:48I know.

05:51Well, then.

05:52Well, do me a favour, George. Just keep your theories to yourself, eh?

05:57Sir?

05:58I don't think there's any connection.

06:00Do you want to give me the money now?

06:02How do you know?

06:04I don't know. I'm guessing.

06:06Well, we can hardly put your theories forward as evidence, can we?

06:10Where are you going now?

06:12Home.

06:13Flying Squad have been asked to help on this one.

06:17I'm putting your team on it full-time as of now, all right?

06:19Thank you, sir.

06:25Well, where are we going, Gov?

06:27Let's go and have a drink.

06:28They're closed.

06:29Not all of them.

06:31Oh, we're not going to Mazes.

06:32I got food poisoning there last week.

06:34Anyway, what about this manager?

06:37Oh, I'd forgotten about him.

06:40Askin's getting at you?

06:41Yeah, I've got a suspicion he's not the only one.

06:45Why? Who else?

06:47A funny thing happened on the way to this robbery, George.

06:49In fact, while this robbery was taking place.

06:52Yeah?

06:53Yeah, I was having a drink with the fellow we both think did it.

06:58One for the road?

06:59Yes, sir.

07:00Why not?

07:01On me, Eddie.

07:01Now.

07:02Here, you have one with me.

07:03Okay.

07:05Celebrating?

07:06Yeah.

07:08I'm celebrating.

07:08Well, can you remember, aren't you?

07:12No.

07:13No.

07:13What?

07:14Tall, fat, thin?

07:16No.

07:17No.

07:18Check that time again.

07:21Mr. Steadman, we just want to make sure about something.

07:23Now, what time was it when you went to the building where the accounts office is?

07:39About...

07:40Yeah?

07:42About...

07:43Five to ten.

07:47Five to ten?

07:47Mm.

07:47She's a big girl.

07:55Who?

07:56Her sister.

07:57Didn't know you went for that, that's all, gov.

07:59What time did that alarm go?

08:01Uh, ten twenty-one.

08:02He must have belted him.

08:03He was out cold for half an hour.

08:05Just in time I found you...

08:07Pardon?

08:08I was just thinking of Eddie singing.

08:11Well, he's in the clear.

08:12I know.

08:13He found me just in time.

08:16You really think he's in on it, don't you?

08:18I've just got a feeling.

08:20What?

08:20I don't know, but it's all too neat, isn't it?

08:23He was grinning like a Cheshire cat in that pub.

08:25How come you were with him anyway?

08:28I got a tip from an informant, Charlie Harrison.

08:31Is he straight?

08:32Well, he's nothing to do with Eddie, if that's what you mean.

08:34I checked him out this morning.

08:36And Eddie just happened to be in the pub?

08:38Yeah, she's local.

08:40He asked me to have a drink.

08:42Well, you wouldn't pass that up, would you, Gov?

08:45Well, I'll drink with any villain.

08:47It's the best way to find out what's going on.

08:54Yeah, all right.

08:55But what's in it for him?

08:57Well, he wanted to show me he had no hard feelings, he said.

09:00It's not what he said when he went down.

09:02No, I remember him.

09:03The Bailey.

09:05If looks could kill.

09:08By all accounts, he's been foretelling my future inside.

09:11Yeah, the smell's always been his long suit.

09:14But he's not smart enough to fit you up, Gov.

09:17I hope not, for his sake.

09:19Still, there's only one way to find out.

09:22Let's go and see Eddie.

09:23Well, you stay here, George.

09:29All right.

09:30But watch it.

09:31If he's trying to pull something...

09:31I'll watch it.

09:36You know, Fred, I don't see how Eddie could be involved in this.

09:39You think he's barking up the wrong tree, then?

09:40What's he got against him?

09:49I think that business in the pub upset him.

09:56Said he married?

09:57Not to her.

09:59But I think they've been living together a long time, though.

10:01On and off.

10:02Our job is to nick a firm of blaggers, not crucify an ex-con.

10:14I hope he's not making a fool of himself.

10:16Well, he don't often do that.

10:19Detective Inspector Regan.

10:21Flying squad.

10:24Just tell me all about you.

10:27Is he in?

10:28Eddie, I mean?

10:28No.

10:30What do you want him for?

10:31Just a chat.

10:33He hasn't done anything.

10:35Well, he'll be all right, won't he?

10:37You're supposed to have said that before.

10:39Can I come in?

10:50Why do you stay with him, Jen?

10:51He's been good to me.

10:53After I've walked out, I'd had a bad time with Mary.

10:57Eddie stood by me.

10:57I'll never forget that.

10:58It was just an investment.

11:00He knew there'd be a rainy day.

11:01How can you say that?

11:03What gives you the right to come in here,

11:05trampling all over people's lives?

11:07Cigarette.

11:10He's using you, Jim.

11:14He's giving Mary and me love and affection.

11:17That's not always easy to come by, you know.

11:20You haven't had much love and affection in the last three years.

11:23Right?

11:23So he's been away.

11:26But he's going to go straight for Mary and me.

11:28He promised.

11:29Is he going to marry you, then?

11:34He's just a villain, Jen.

11:35Why are you wounding him, Regan?

11:38Last night, there was a robbery.

11:39You know where he was.

11:41It was a trouble, didn't it?

11:43You put Eddie in the clear yourself, didn't you?

11:45You missed an easy pinch, and it's got right up your nose.

11:48Don't be daft, June.

11:50I haven't got time for all that.

11:52Now, where is he, love?

11:53No, you haven't got time for people's happiness, have you?

11:56You married?

11:58Me?

12:00No, I was.

12:01No.

12:02No woman would stick with you.

12:04You haven't got an art in there.

12:05It's just a beating charge book.

12:07Where's he gone, June?

12:08Come on.

12:22Bovey Street.

12:26Not here, then.

12:27No.

12:30George, Eddie always liked he worked with the same team, didn't he?

12:33Yeah, that's right.

12:34Ginger Marshall and Johnny Beeson.

12:35Blue eyes.

12:36Don't forget for Eric.

12:37No, no, he's out of it now.

12:39Don't be too sure, George.

12:42Anyway, we'll get on to all of them.

12:45But first, Eddie.

12:48Which end of Bovey Street, Garth?

12:50What?

12:51Which end of Bovey Street?

12:53The school.

13:07The school.

13:21The school.

13:22The school.

13:23The school.

13:24What's the charge, Regan?

13:40Go on, what's the charge?

13:41There isn't one, yet.

13:43You can't take me in, then, can you?

13:45I want to bet.

13:46As we say in the trade, you're going to help me with my inquiries.

13:49Look, you know I wasn't there.

13:50You didn't have to be.

13:52Get stuff, Regan.

13:54You sent me down last time for a job I didn't do.

13:57Now you're trying to do it again.

13:58Do leave off, Eddie.

14:00Come on.

14:03What's he trying to do?

14:05He's just needling him.

14:06Yeah.

14:07Well, what for?

14:09Why don't you ask him?

14:11Yeah, I'm going.

14:12You said stay put, George.

14:13I'm going.

14:14I'm going straight now.

14:29I told you last night.

14:30You wouldn't know how to.

14:31You're too flashy, Eddie.

14:32You always have been.

14:34Daddy!

14:35Bye, Fiona.

14:37Once a villain, always a villain, eh?

14:46I'll never win with you, will I?

14:53All right.

14:53Take the kid home.

14:55Then come and see me.

14:57Don't forget.

14:57Let's find the others.

15:14You're not going to get away with this, you know, Regan.

15:16No?

15:17Watch me, Eddie.

15:18No way.

15:19The law applies to you as well as me, you know.

15:22Do you think you can do what you like?

15:27But you've got one hell of a surprise coming, mate.

15:46It's not a mess.

16:11Let's find the man.

16:13Let's get one.

16:13Let's go.

16:14Let's go.

16:15Let's go.

16:16They're all keeping dead stum about Ginger, Gov.

16:25Same with Blue Eyes.

16:27You don't really expect me to find Ginger in this lot, do you?

16:30Well, no, but you could get some leads.

16:32These old man's got a stall knocking out arsehole gear.

16:35Honest John Marshall.

16:38Honest John, you've got to be joking.

16:41No.

16:42In that family?

16:43Yeah.

16:46Hello, Pink.

16:47Yeah.

17:16We'll make you a nice, tidy boy for Mummy.

17:19Hello, Mr. Regan.

17:21Hello, Sergeant.

17:23Come on in.

17:24We'd like to chat, Eric.

17:26Do pick your times, don't you?

17:27We'll have to come to his dinner.

17:28Er, will you excuse me, love?

17:32I must have a quick chat with these, er, gentlemen.

17:38And what can I do for you, then?

17:39Just a few questions.

17:43Well, I don't know much.

17:45I keep myself to myself these days, if you know what I mean.

17:49Eric.

17:50What?

17:51Don't waste my time.

17:52No, sir.

17:58Have you seen much of Eddie lately?

18:01Eddie?

18:02Which Eddie?

18:04That would be Eddie Boyes, would it?

18:06Yes, it would.

18:08Well, it's funny you should ask that.

18:10But he popped in this morning for a cup of tea.

18:13Would you like one, by the way?

18:15Or a drink?

18:17I've got some nice sherry.

18:18Why?

18:19Well, it's for the wedding, you see, Miss Sonny.

18:21Why did he come and see you?

18:22Oh, no reason.

18:24He'd just come in to say hello.

18:29He said he'd seen you, though,

18:31in the pub last night.

18:34He did a nice chat with you.

18:37Just like old times, eh?

18:39It will be, Eric.

18:40I promise you, if you don't stop giving me this bowl.

18:43Well, what do you want me to tell you?

18:46Well, for a start, where were you last night?

18:48What time?

18:49Quarter to ten.

18:51Well, no, it's funny you should ask me that.

18:53But, er, I had an appointment.

18:56Go on.

18:57Did you?

18:59Yes.

19:00Not exactly a quarter to ten?

19:02Aye, it was, as a matter of fact.

19:03Well, that was a bit of luck, wasn't it?

19:05I don't know.

19:07Oh?

19:07Who was it with, then?

19:08It was with the vicar.

19:09Are you trying to...

19:10He hit me, Sergeant!

19:11You saw him!

19:12He didn't.

19:13I will, though.

19:15Luke, I've told you.

19:17My boy's getting wed.

19:19We had an appointment with a vicar to see about the bands.

19:22At a quarter to ten.

19:23He's a very busy fellow.

19:26Don't ask me, then.

19:28Ask him yourself.

19:30We will.

19:37Message from Mr. Askins, Garth.

19:38He wants to see you, urgent.

19:40Right.

19:41Go and see that vicar, George.

19:42He only lives around the corner.

19:44Okay, what, then?

19:45Well, go on home.

19:46Pardon?

19:47Yeah, I'll send Fred to collect you, if you like.

19:52Fantastic.

19:53Right.

19:53Ah, this is Detective Inspector Regan.

20:05Mr. Hilary Elkin, Member of Parliament.

20:08One of my constituents has made a serious complaint.

20:11Of police harassment.

20:12Me?

20:13Who?

20:13Edward Boyes.

20:14I see.

20:15I could make a formal complaint to the Home Office, of course.

20:18What about?

20:19But I think that you chap should have a chance.

20:21Yes, well, we appreciate that, sir.

20:23Have a chance to deal with your own matters of discipline.

20:26Discipline?

20:44I know.

20:46You've agreed to help the garden, Fred.

20:48No, I think Fat Eric's doing that.

20:51Yeah?

20:52The vicar confirmed everything.

20:55I think all the governor hears that Fatso's got a parson prepared to back him in court.

20:59He'll retire to a monastery.

21:02Now, Fat Eric can knobble a vicar.

21:03There must be something in it.

21:05Come on, let's go.

21:06Right.

21:07The facts are not in dispute at all, Mr. Regan.

21:10I agree.

21:11Mr. Boyes did come out of prison on Monday, after serving a four-year sentence.

21:16Less remission for good behavior.

21:18And?

21:18And on Thursday night there was a robbery of some sort.

21:22But I still don't see why you automatically assume Boyes' guilt.

21:25And what's more, I see absolutely no justification for harassing Boyes and his stepdaughter in public.

21:32Look, sir, some of these villains have a way of working.

21:34You've only got to look at a job to know who's responsible.

21:36Hardly a tenable theory in this particular case, since I understand that Mr. Boyes was actually talking to you at the time of the robbery.

21:45He could still have organized it.

21:47Possibly.

21:48But have you any real proof?

21:49I intend to find it, sir.

21:51Really, Inspector?

21:54You are unable to find a culprit.

21:56And for reasons of spite, or perhaps because you are under pressure to achieve a conviction, you are harassing an apparently innocent man.

22:05I know Eddie Boyes.

22:07Yes, and that seems to be the trouble.

22:08No, I don't like him.

22:09You wouldn't like him either if he belted you over there and nixed your life savings.

22:12Facts, Mr. Regan, not emotions.

22:15Friends, please understand that I do appreciate what a difficult job you chaps have to do.

22:22But please remember that my job isn't always easy either.

22:27When I receive a complaint, if I feel it is justified, I have to act on it.

22:32I hope I do not have to take this matter any further.

22:34But I assure you both that if I do, I shall have no compunction about seeking redress for boys at the highest level.

22:41Well, it would be a pity if a promising career were, shall we say, inhibited by an uncharacteristic display of irrationality, Inspector.

23:03Hello.

23:06Surprise, surprise.

23:07What are you doing here?

23:09Olivia, remember?

23:10Only just.

23:13What?

23:15Ah, yes.

23:16Um, I was, uh, just trying to clean up.

23:20You don't seem to be doing too well.

23:23Well, it was late in this office, her, you see.

23:25Oh, George, you are the limit.

23:27Mummy gave me this when I first went away to college.

23:30I didn't do it on purpose, love.

23:32But you're a sight more careful down at the yard.

23:35I'm sorry.

23:36How was your day?

23:42Oh, I don't know if it's me or the kids, but it all seems to build up before half term.

23:48They were a right little so-and-so's today.

23:53Well, teaching is a vocation, Mayor, dear.

23:57Just to make sure we spend the holidays in a state of complete exhaustion, I think.

24:01Anyway, what are you doing here?

24:03Selling tickets for the police ball?

24:06Yeah, and I put your mum down for 24.

24:09Now, things are a bit slack, that's all.

24:11Slack?

24:11What's I need to mastermind?

24:13Don't tell me you've stopped working 28 hours a day.

24:15Which reminds me, I hear he created a scene outside of school today.

24:23Who told you that?

24:25Let's sit down, shall we, before you do some more damage.

24:30Are you going to let Edward Boyes make a complete fool of you?

24:34What the hell's the matter with you?

24:36Nothing, sir.

24:38They put me in a cliff stick.

24:39What?

24:41You know what Elkin's like.

24:44Yeah, we all know.

24:45Then he caused it slightly to give him a bit of publicity.

24:48Put him on the telly to spurt his peace.

24:49He's in on it.

24:51And police harassment's always a nice line.

24:53Especially now, just before the demo season.

24:58Jack.

24:59Are you thick or something?

25:01Well, are you?

25:03Can't you see that he has a perfectly valid case?

25:05You have no real evidence that Edward Boyes or any of his known associates are involved.

25:09You haven't even considered anyone else, have you?

25:11No.

25:12Not yet.

25:13I want to take you off this case.

25:16But I won't.

25:18Not because you're brilliant, but because, frankly, I haven't got anyone else to put on

25:22it at the moment.

25:23But I'm telling you this, I don't want any trouble from Elkin or anybody like him.

25:27So, from now on, unless you have conclusive proof, you'll stay away from Edward Boyes.

25:33Is that clear?

25:35He's a villain.

25:36In and out of jail all his life.

25:38Well, if he's committed a crime, arrest him.

25:40Don't frighten innocent women and children.

25:43Yeah, well, we haven't quite got it together yet.

25:45I mean, for the courts.

25:46Oh, yes, I've heard that before.

25:49Guilty or innocent, Regan always gets his man.

25:51You've got no reason to say that.

25:52I've got every reason.

25:53You.

25:54Because if you don't see through him before long, you're going to turn out just like him.

25:59Look, George, I admire the work you do with dedication.

26:04At times, I'm jealous.

26:07I resent your involvement, the satisfaction you get from it.

26:11But Regan's an unhappy, mixed-up man.

26:14I think as a head case, at times he behaves just like a monster.

26:19But he's a good copper.

26:21Is that the only way to become a good copper?

26:23Be tough, be an anachronistic joke like Regan?

26:25You could have been making a good career for yourself in the force,

26:28but no, you had to team up with good old Jack back in the Sweeney.

26:31I respect him, and that's what counts of me, all right?

26:33Even though you know he's harassing someone, someone who may well be innocent.

26:37Eddie, boys, is a villain.

26:39Now, Regan might be giving him a hard time, so...

26:41Yes, I know.

26:42He's a good cop.

26:43That entitles him to ignore the law of the land, respect, decency.

26:48He's... he's an animal.

26:49A predator.

26:50OK.

26:52He's an animal.

26:53But he's an animal in a jungle.

26:55And it is a jungle.

26:56But it's one where he knows his way around.

26:58Sure, he'd trap his victims and he'd give them hell.

27:01But somebody's got to do it,

27:02so that you and all those kids you worry so much about

27:04can walk the streets in safety.

27:06Now, how do you think he survives at the yard, eh?

27:09Because he's a professional.

27:11And there aren't many of those about.

27:12Let me tell you that, love.

27:15The king of the jungle, no doubt.

27:22Well, you did say you wanted to make a good impression.

27:24Come in, come in.

27:25Now, you mind you look after her?

27:28I've got your note about the vicar, George.

27:46I was domestic bliss.

27:48Terrific.

27:49I hear you've been letting things get out of hand in my absence.

27:54Ah, he's nothing serious.

27:55He's just a violent criminal exercising his democratic rights.

27:59Eddie's complained to his MP.

28:01Reckons I've been harassing him.

28:03Well, that's a bit naughty, isn't it?

28:05Who's his MP?

28:06Elkin.

28:07You know, the retread teenager who's always on the box.

28:11Put the wind up Askins.

28:12Been running around with two legs in the one knicker ever since.

28:15What'd he say?

28:16Get off Eddie's back?

28:18More or less.

28:18That's that, then.

28:20What?

28:22Come on, it's not going to stop at Askins, is it?

28:24There'll be questions in the jolly old house next.

28:27It's not as if you can stick anything on him.

28:28Well, don't worry.

28:29I won't drop you in it.

28:30You just stick to finding Blue Eyes and Ginger Marshall.

28:33There's no harm in that.

28:34They're gnome villains, and we've got every right to question them.

28:38Listen, I'm sorry about bringing you back, George.

28:40That's all right.

28:41I've got an appointment this evening, and under the circumstances,

28:44I think we ought to crash on.

28:45But what about Eddie Boyce?

28:46I'll look after him.

28:48That's what I'm afraid of.

28:49Listen, in case you've forgotten, Governor,

28:50there are at least 20 firms that could have pulled this caper.

28:53I know, but it was Eddie.

28:55All right, Gov.

28:56But just remember,

28:58he's got the church and the Palace of Westminster on his side.

29:01Who have you got?

29:02My mum.

29:03She thinks I'm a genius.

29:04Now, get after those two bandits.

29:06So,

29:19you know,

29:20you say,

29:25you say,

29:56Hello, Eddie.

30:09Thank you, seeing you here.

30:11That's not a bad turn.

30:13Excuse me, sir.

30:20You've had it this time.

30:22I'm telling you, Regan, this is it.

30:25What?

30:26Following me.

30:26Here, a private meeting.

30:28If that's my victimisation, I don't know what is.

30:30You're getting paranoid, Eddie.

30:31You were just the same three years ago.

30:33You framed me.

30:34Come off it, Eddie.

30:35I didn't know.

30:36I wasn't guilty.

30:37You know, I sometimes think there isn't a villain in the country.

30:40It's all my imagination.

30:41Well, now it's my turn to have you now.

30:43You've done me a favour coming here.

30:48Evening.

30:48You were saying?

30:53I'm going straight to Mr. Elkin in the morning.

30:55My MP.

30:56I'm going to have you suspended.

30:58Go on.

31:01Isn't that fat Eric's mate over there?

31:03I don't know what you're talking about.

31:05Yes, you do, Eddie.

31:06You're lying to me again.

31:07If you didn't have something to hide, you wouldn't need to lie.

31:09If you didn't have something to hide, you wouldn't need to lie to me again.

31:24June looks a bit pale.

31:27Is she worried about something?

31:28You must feel very proud of yourself.

31:31First you pick on the kid.

31:32Now I know.

31:34Welcome, everyone.

31:36Very good of you all to come.

31:37And if we don't have quantity, I'm sure we have quality.

31:44By which I mean those parents who take an interest in the school and in their children's education.

31:52I hope you have an entertaining and instructive evening.

31:56As you see, we have an exhibition of the terms work and view,

32:00including a competition for the best painting on a religious subject.

32:04And to judge that for us, we are very happy to welcome the Reverend Dearden of St. Jude's.

32:14We also have our usual instructive talk to parents.

32:18Now, unfortunately, our old friend Sergeant Smithson is unable to attend today because of his other duties.

32:25But he has kindly arranged a substitute, and we welcome Inspector Regan,

32:31who will give us a talk on crime prevention in the home.

32:35Inspector Regan.

32:36It's not Fat Eric's friend, then, eh?

32:46It's not Fat Eric's friend, then, eh?

32:50Excuse me for asking, Governor.

33:05But what the hell are we doing here?

33:08Revisiting the scene of the crime.

33:09Don't you ever go to the pictures?

33:11Well, yeah, but there's something about Clint Eastwood that makes it enjoyable.

33:15Eddie was involved here somehow.

33:18Come on, Governor, you're developing a nasty habit of repeating yourself.

33:21But it was me who pointed to Eddie in the first place.

33:23Well, maybe you were right.

33:24How?

33:24What about that watchman?

33:29What about him?

33:30Well, he could have been lying.

33:32Look, he's been with the firm for 20 years, and he's got a clean record.

33:35Besides, whoever it, him wasn't kidding.

33:36True, that's not Eddie's style.

33:39Is that old boy out of hospital yet?

33:41Yeah, yeah, he came out the next day.

33:42He's still not back at work, of course.

33:44He must have a tough nut.

33:45I think he's a bit thick altogether, but he's honest.

33:50Is there a pub round here?

33:53Yeah, just down the road.

34:01It's all too good to be true, isn't it?

34:03Fat Eric and Vicar.

34:05The only time he ever went in a church was to steal the collection books.

34:09Well, it could be just a coincidence.

34:11No, there's more to it than that.

34:13Well, it's clever, that Eddie, you know.

34:16And he's having a go at me.

34:18You don't know how it.

34:20All that bit about wanting to be the straight family man, that's all baloney.

34:23It's not his wife and it's not his kid, and my guess is he's using them both.

34:28Yeah, but that kid certainly seems to like him.

34:30What are your kids now?

34:32Listen, my daughter's the same age as James,

34:34and I bet her mother's coaching her in exactly the same way with her new fella.

34:40He's there, isn't he?

34:42I'm not.

34:44Yeah, but what I still don't understand...

34:47Well, no, if Eddie wants to run off, he will.

34:50Right now, it suits him the family man image.

34:57I'm running the loo.

34:58Finished?

35:13Hey, Garth, come here.

35:32Who's there?

35:34Tommy Cooper.

35:35I mean, the guards, champ.

35:38It's the night watch.

35:39Right.

35:41Miss, what about it?

35:43Yeah?

35:45Isn't that the old boy was coshed over at the factory?

35:48That's right. Fred Stebman.

35:50Regular, is he?

35:50Well, I suppose he must be, if he's on the darts team.

35:53Yes.

35:54I always thought he used the other pup.

35:57What, Fred?

35:58No, he practically lives here.

36:00Why, he was evening at the night that he got...

36:05What time?

36:07What are you asking me questions for?

36:09Come on, love, you know who we are. What time?

36:11I'm not sure.

36:12Well, if you feel a bit embarrassed, we could always go down the local neck.

36:16I don't want to get him into trouble.

36:18You'll get yourself into trouble if you don't tell me.

36:22About half past nine.

36:24Same time every night?

36:27Every night?

36:28More or less.

36:29He never stayed long.

36:31The night he was attacked, what time did he live?

36:34I'm not sure.

36:35What time?

36:39The usual time.

36:40About quarter to ten, I suppose.

36:43Well, what about it?

36:44He was entitled to pop out for a drink, surely?

36:47I think the short answer to that is no, sweetheart.

36:55Message from C-11, gov.

36:57I had a report that Johnny Beeson was seen in Birmingham.

37:00Blue Eyes?

37:00It's unconfirmed, but they're looking out for him.

37:02Great.

37:03Fred, you know where that old man lives, the watchman?

37:05Yeah, I took George out.

37:07Right, take me there.

37:11Gov, the old fella likes a snort.

37:13So what?

37:13That's right.

37:15But he still got clobbered.

37:16Yeah, but was it a before or after job?

37:18Yes?

37:45Mr. Stepman.

37:46Mustn't be disturbed.

37:47Oh.

37:48Are you from the insurance?

37:50No, madam.

37:51We're police officers.

37:55Doctor said he must be left quiet.

37:57No visitors.

37:58It was just that...

37:59No one, he said.

38:01The lads at the yard.

38:02We had a bit of a whip round.

38:03Oh?

38:04Yeah, your dad was very helpful to us.

38:06Was he?

38:07Still, I can always come back, if I get the time.

38:09Well, can't you leave it with me?

38:12Oh, no, no.

38:13The lads, you know, they like one of their own to present it.

38:15You know.

38:15Well, I suppose you could come in for a minute.

38:20Right.

38:20Thanks.

38:22No, George.

38:23Change of plan.

38:24You go and get Eddie.

38:26Do what?

38:27You heard.

38:27Tell him he just won a statement.

38:29He shouldn't object to that,

38:30knowing he's a law-abiding citizen.

38:32All right.

38:33But it's down to you, Gov.

38:34That's all right.

38:35Tell him if he doesn't come,

38:36I'll write to his MP.

38:37Oh, excuse me, miss.

38:44Dad?

38:46Dad?

38:50He has to stay very quiet.

38:53Well, I'll get on, then.

38:56Mind you, keep quiet now, Dad.

38:58Hello, Mr. Stedman.

39:07How are you getting on, then?

39:10The lads have been very worried about you.

39:13Right, you sit down and listen.

39:17Right.

39:17Now, little bird's been telling me about you.

39:22You went out that night, didn't you?

39:23No.

39:24You went to the pub.

39:26That's where you always went.

39:27I've got proof.

39:29Digned against the law?

39:30Well, why bother to hide it, then?

39:34I didn't do no harm.

39:36No harm?

39:37You don't know what harm you've done.

39:40Anyway, well, forget about that

39:41if you tell me the truth now.

39:43What time are you to go to the pub?

39:45I ain't sure.

39:46Well, think.

39:49About a quarter past nine.

39:51Are you sure?

39:52Yeah, I wasn't away more than ten minutes.

39:55It takes ten minutes to walk there and back.

39:57How long were you gone?

39:59Well, I only had one pint.

40:00How long did you take over it?

40:02Ten minutes?

40:03Twenty?

40:04Yeah, no more.

40:06So you got back at ten?

40:08You weren't checking those offices like you said.

40:11You were creeping back to that security room

40:14when they cost you, right?

40:16I didn't have nothing to do with it.

40:18I didn't say you did.

40:19Just answer the question.

40:20Am I right?

40:21I didn't tell no lies.

40:23I just didn't...

40:24Am I right?

40:25Yeah!

40:28Oh, he's getting on fine, isn't he?

40:31Yeah, with a nice little chat.

40:32He's not here.

40:50He's not here.

40:56Where is he, then?

40:57Gone to his mother's.

40:58With the kid?

41:00We'll wait.

41:06Mind if we sit down?

41:08Seat yourself.

41:09No, leave it, Al!

41:17You can't arrest him!

41:21He's going to help us with our inquiries!

41:23He's got to get out of the kids!

41:25He said he was!

41:29Ron, stop him!

41:30Mommy!

41:52Mommy!

41:53Mommy!

41:54Mom!

41:55Stupid!

41:56Mommy!

41:57Mommy!

41:58Let's go! Let's go!

42:00Oh, Missy!

42:02Oh, Missy!

42:22Now, what was all that about, Eddie?

42:25I thought you'd turned over a new leaf.

42:28I was only gonna phone my MP, weren't I?

42:58Hello, Mr. Regan.

43:03Good to sit.

43:05Hello, Mr. Regan.

43:20Good to sit.

43:22No, it isn't.

43:23I'm just having my lunch now.

43:25Sit down, Eric.

43:26I usually have it in the back. I've got the tea on.

43:28Sit!

43:29I know how you and Eddie did it.

43:33Did what?

43:34That factory safe.

43:35Look, I've told you before.

43:36Now, I know that you blew that safe while the watchman was in the pub,

43:48waited till he came back, and then clobbered him so that it looked as if it happened later when you were chatting to the vicar.

43:54Luke, Mr. Regan, you know that's all supposition. You know I was with the vicar.

43:59Just like I was with Eddie in the pub.

44:01Look, Mr. Regan, you've checked my alibi, haven't you?

44:07That watchman you cost, he's in a bad way, you know.

44:11He's taken a turn for the worst.

44:13Now, if he dies, you're going to go down for the big one, Eric.

44:19Stop bullying me, Inspector.

44:21If anyone's done for it, nor will I.

44:23You've got no cause to persecute me like this.

44:32You're not off the hook yet, Eric.

44:34Not by a long choke.

44:43Where the hell's Regan?

44:48He's just been on the RT.

44:51He's on his way in. I told him what you said.

44:54Yes, well, I'm not waiting for him.

44:56You let Edward Boyes go.

44:58He's...

45:00He's only here to make a statement, sir.

45:03That's what Regan says.

45:04But he hasn't got a Member of Parliament breathing down his neck threatening to go to the Home Office.

45:08You know what Elkins' latest trick is?

45:10Civilian review boards.

45:12The police cannot be judges in their own cause.

45:16This is just the kind of ammunition he needs.

45:18But, sir, we're in possession of more information now.

45:21Nothing that justifies holding Edward Boyes.

45:24Unless you're going to charge him, Carter.

45:26Are you going to charge him?

45:28Well, no, Mr Haskins. Not yet.

45:30Well, then.

45:42Where's Eddie? I'll talk to him now.

45:46Well, Haskins told me to let him go.

45:48Oh, no, he didn't!

45:50I'll phone you back.

45:51You what?

45:52Well, just a minute ago, you practically passed him.

45:54Where's Haskins?

45:55In his office, I suppose.

45:56Right.

45:57Oh, it's all too much for me.

46:01Let's get one thing straight, Regan.

46:04You may be determined to commit Harry Carey.

46:07That's your business.

46:08But I'm not.

46:09Don't you see?

46:10Eddie had sussed out the old boy.

46:12He knew he never let on about going to the boozer.

46:14Do you know, I drink six pints of milk a day.

46:17Makes no difference.

46:19It makes all the difference.

46:21I know how Eddie works.

46:23Now, that Peter was like a kid's money box to him.

46:25He and his firm had been in and out of there

46:27while that old man was still blowing the froth of his bitter.

46:29Well, why wait and cosh him?

46:31How many more times?

46:33That's his alibi.

46:36That old man was coshed about 10 o'clock.

46:39Now, everybody thought that's when the safe was blown.

46:41But Eddie was at that Peter nearly an hour earlier.

46:44And for my money, two of them, Ginger Marshall and Johnny Beeson,

46:48went back later and clubbered the watchman,

46:50leaving Eddie and Eric in the clear.

46:53All right, sir, you've cracked it.

46:55You've still got no proof it was Edward Boyes.

46:58All right.

46:59Why did he do a bunk when George Carter went round to his place?

47:02Well, that's obvious.

47:04To get hold of Elkin.

47:06Look, get evidence.

47:08For the last time, get evidence.

47:10And don't forget,

47:12while you've been conducting a one-man war against Edward Boyes,

47:14the real firm have probably covered their tracks.

47:16Don't worry.

47:18I'll get the firm who did it.

47:21You'd better.

47:24What the hell are you doing?

47:27The crosswork up.

47:28I can see that.

47:29Why does everybody in this building have to be so stupid all of a sudden?

47:32Where's George gone, then?

47:33At West Ham, the local factory of the Snow,

47:35who reckons he's got the drop on Ginger Marshall.

47:37You said he'd call back the wreck.

47:39Right.

47:40And somebody came to see you.

47:41They're in the interview room.

47:42Who?

47:43I'm a driver guard, remember?

47:45Pete dealt with it.

47:46No, he tells me.

47:48I should have stayed in the Navy.

47:51I was happy there.

47:55There are many kids in this neighbourhood.

48:05Just like I was.

48:06Never had a chance.

48:08Deprived homes.

48:10They're then jobs.

48:12harassed by the police.

48:15Don't forget that crime card, Fred.

48:17Crime card?

48:18Governor?

48:19You're not going to get me into trouble, are you?

48:20George.

48:21Would I risk the career of the most promising skipper on the force?

48:23Yes.

48:24Do you know what the strongest human urge is, George?

48:25Thirst.

48:26Wrong.

48:27It's the maternal drive.

48:28I read that.

48:29Well, I'm sure we all find Mr. Boyes' remarks very stimulating.

48:34Food for thought.

48:35And Mr. Boyes has very kindly agreed to answer any questions

48:38members may wish to pose.

48:40Well, I'm sure we all find Mr. Boyes' remarks very stimulating.

48:46Food for thought.

48:47And Mr. Boyes has very kindly agreed to answer any questions

48:52members may wish to pose.

48:54Are there any points?

48:55Anybody?

48:56Yes, that gentleman there.

48:57Oh, it's Mr.

48:58Err.

48:59What did you do with the money, Eddie?

49:00Don't panic, Eddie.

49:01I know the answer.

49:02June told me.

49:03What did you do with the money, Eddie?

49:04Don't panic, Eddie.

49:05I know the answer.

49:06June told me.

49:07Oh, it's Mr.

49:08Not panic.

49:09Don't panic, Eddie.

49:10I know the answer.

49:11June told me.

49:29Hell after no fury, eh, governor.

49:31There are more fellas doing porridge because women shot them

49:33than any other reason.

49:34Do you know that?

49:35I wonder what he did to upset her. I mean, he really blew it, didn't he?

49:39Yeah, I told you he'd blow up.

49:41Yes, he did, Gov. He certainly did.

49:44I wonder what else can her do?

49:46Call for restoration of the death penalty.

49:49Well, he's a born opportunist, isn't he?

49:52Well, where are you going now?

49:54I'll take June home. She could use a lift.

49:57Ah, you're all hard, aren't you?

50:00Yeah, that's my trouble.

50:05Ah, I'm sorry.

50:08Oh, my God.

50:10Oh, my God.

50:13I don't know.

50:16No, no, no, no.

50:18I can't lie to you, so I get some powder.

50:21You know, no, no, no, no.

50:24Oh, my God.

50:28You know, I'm not sure that you're here.

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