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Episode 86 of Prisoner Cell Block H. Pre-advert gate slams, incidental music and 0-Ten Network logo have been restored as originally broadcast. The police put the pressure on Lizzie.
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00:00What is it? What happened? Sit down, Dad. It's David. His hearing went badly, didn't it? No. No, not at all.
00:12Everything went as I thought it would for David. I'm afraid the problem concerns you.
00:16What do you mean? Our friend Herbie. Oh, no. He amended his statement. He told them I saw David. Yes.
00:25Yes. What do we do now? Well, we can go on with the appeal. I'm still quite happy to represent
00:33you. You don't seem very confident. I'm sorry. I can't be. The court will take a very dim
00:41view of your perjury, and we have virtually lost before we've even started. Sit down, Pat.
00:55Something's wrong. Pat, David hanged himself in his cell. He died an hour ago.
01:10Give us a game, Bea. Look, he don't look like Pat will be back for a while.
01:31Nearly an hour. Of course, I reckon Mrs Jackson knows what's going on.
01:36Look, I told you before, Smith, she... She doesn't know.
01:41Like Elle. It'll take much intelligence to know it's nothing good.
01:44Well, it'd be something to do with an appeal, wouldn't it?
01:47Oh, come on. She's already told you they'd have the gong.
01:50Maybe the cops have come up with something else. Maybe they found new evidence that proves
01:54she's not guilty. That'd be stupid.
01:56Well, I don't know. After all, she never done nothing wrong in the first place, did she?
02:00Well, it wasn't her for her old man lobbed on her after he'd done over the warehouse.
02:04What are you up to, Latham? Five minutes ago, you wouldn't give Pat the time of day.
02:10I just reckon she's had enough of it, that's all.
02:13Yeah, well, you'd know all about that, wouldn't it?
02:20She's in shock. She should be done with Dr Miller.
02:22She said she doesn't want to.
02:25Anyway, Meg, you're off duty now.
02:26Pat, what's wrong?
02:36Shut up, Latham.
02:38She'll tell us in her own good time.
02:41Good evening, and now for the main stories.
02:44There seems to be no end in sight over the problems facing...
02:46How did you find O'Connell?
02:49Dazed, in shock.
02:51You saw her yourself.
02:52You can't expect her to get over it in five minutes.
02:54Have you any suggestions how we should handle her?
02:56There's nothing much that we can do for the present.
02:58Grief is a very private thing.
03:00What about the future?
03:02I'd suggest that you handle her very carefully.
03:04She's gone through a lot over the years for the sake of her family.
03:06Particularly for David, I gather that she was closer to him than the others.
03:09Yes, she went to great lengths to see him.
03:11Oh, the arrangements for her to attend the funeral.
03:14Oh, you'll have to clear it through the department.
03:16Already done.
03:16No problem in light of her previous record?
03:19Well, they could hardly deny her the last opportunity of saying goodbye to her son.
03:23Well, they're not letting the father attend.
03:26It's amazing, isn't it?
03:28If the courts had only considered the close family bond,
03:32she wouldn't have been here in the first place.
03:36Still, there's no point dwelling in the past, is there?
03:39We're so helpless, aren't we?
03:42Good night, Mr. Reid.
03:44Yes.
03:57Calling is a day?
03:58I've just been to see Paul Reid about O'Connell.
04:05I was rather surprised she went straight back to the recreation room.
04:08Well, that's what she wanted.
04:09Is there any chance that she'll be able to attend the funeral?
04:12Mr. Reid's made the necessary arrangements.
04:14Oh, so quickly.
04:15He'd been on to the department about Mr. O'Connell, but the penchant advised against it.
04:20Certainly seems efficient.
04:21Well, is there anything wrong with that?
04:22No, but I think it's going to take more than efficiency to do it with Pat O'Connell.
04:26Well, as a social worker, I'm sure he's taken that into account.
04:29I hope so.
04:30With all that she's been through, it amazes me she's still sane.
04:33The David O'Connell case took a surprise turn this afternoon.
04:39As a result of evidence given by Dr. Gregory Miller, Mr. Herbert Smith, chief witness for
04:43the Crown, changed his testimony.
04:46Miller revealed that Smith had visited his surgery during the time he claimed he was held
04:51by O'Connell.
04:51So much as Greg.
04:52What?
04:52Shut up, wife.
04:54Smith broke down and made a full confession.
04:57His revised testimony included evidence that O'Connell's mother visited him during the
05:01time he was at large.
05:04A late report just to hand, David O'Connell was found dead in his prison cell shortly after
05:093.30 this afternoon.
05:11There were no suspicious circumstances.
05:19You see?
05:24It's all all right.
05:25No one's to blame.
05:26No suspicious circumstances.
05:28Pat, love.
05:29Pat, Pat.
05:29It's better this way, Pat.
05:31Pat, it was...
05:32Well, I mean, what did he have to look forward to, Pat?
05:3550 years in the loony bin?
05:37Chrissie!
05:38He's better off.
05:39He's better off, Pat.
05:42He's better off, Pat.
05:45He's better off, Pat.
05:51Better off?
05:54He's dead.
05:55You bitch.
05:58Davey's dead.
05:59Oh, my God.
06:16Oh!
06:31What's going on?
06:33Oh, don't help me!
06:35Nurse!
06:36Calm down, Christine!
06:37She tried to kill me, Doug!
06:39Just calm down.
06:40You keep her away from me!
06:41Come into the hospital. It's not serious.
06:43Give her a think. You'll have bandaged the wound.
06:45You won't need stitches, all right?
06:47I was only drunk.
06:48What the hell happened?
06:50David O'Connell's suicide this afternoon.
06:57Sit down, Pat.
06:58You kill him!
07:00It's your fault!
07:01Let him go!
07:02Let him go!
07:03I didn't match to you, did it?
07:05Get her a sentence before she does anything else!
07:07You didn't mind!
07:08Hurry, Greg!
07:15And it's true that O'Connell attacked you?
07:24She only grabbed my hair.
07:26How would you describe her condition this morning?
07:29Hostile, but she's grease-stricken.
07:31She doesn't know what she's doing or saying.
07:33Do you think she's likely to repeat last night's episode?
07:36I don't know.
07:38It would be wise to keep her under observation for a few days.
07:41Thank you, Dr. Miller.
07:43I'm sorry you've been put through all this.
07:45Would you ask Meg to bring in O'Connell?
07:47Yes, Mrs. Davidson.
08:08Latham explained why you attacked her.
08:14Whilst I do not approve of the action, it is understandable.
08:21You also attacked a member of staff.
08:29I would like an undertaking from you that this will not be repeated.
08:35Then you'd better not let me anywhere near Dr. Miller again.
08:40Is that a threat?
08:42If you like.
08:45All I know is my son's dead and Dr. Miller killed him.
08:49And when I get out of here...
08:51In that case, you leave me no alternative.
08:54To what?
08:57You were to be released for the day to attend your son's funeral.
09:01In the light of your recent behaviour, that is now impossible.
09:05Anything else you'd like to do for me?
09:15Take her away.
09:20Well, how are you feeling?
09:23I must have a hard old head.
09:25Hey, Doc, is the baby going to be all right?
09:27Yes, of course it is.
09:29Oh, here, lay off.
09:30Doc, what are you trying to do to me?
09:32Well, how is it?
09:36Oh, he'll live.
09:38Hmm.
09:39Can I go back to the laundry then?
09:40I'd have thought that was the last place you'd want to go.
09:43Ew, what do you mean?
09:44I was the one that was attacked, you know, not the other way round.
09:47You sticking up for Pat?
09:49Has it occurred to you that maybe you provoked her?
09:53Oh, I didn't mean it like it sounded.
09:57It's just that...
09:59Well, what did the poor bugger have to look forward to anyway?
10:02I doubt whether the women will see it like that.
10:04So they won't.
10:06So what?
10:08Anyhow, they're more likely to be angry with you after the way you shot Pat.
10:14You can go back to the laundry if you wish. You're fit.
10:20Oh, if you should develop any symptoms, nausea, dizziness, severe headache, come back.
10:26Yeah, Doc, you're not here for much longer, are you?
10:30No.
10:31I reckon you won't be sorry to see the back of this place.
10:41I'm sorry about your son Pat.
10:43Really?
10:44Thanks, Mrs Jackson. Thanks a lot.
10:46There's still time. You've got a good record.
10:49Now, if you could prove to Mrs Davidson that you could be trusted, then she might change her mind about the funeral.
10:55Funny, isn't it?
10:57I've been a model prisoner, but when it comes to the crunch, it's not worth a cracker, is it?
11:01Good morning, lady.
11:02You all right?
11:03Go on, Mrs Jackson. Tell him.
11:04I'm a danger to society.
11:06Mrs Davidson reckons I might attack the priest.
11:07Last night, Pat attacked Latham and Dr Miller.
11:08Mrs Davidson feels she could be a problem if she goes to the funeral.
11:10Is Mrs Davidson in there, Robert?
11:11Yes.
11:13Detective Sergeant Little.
11:14I see.
11:16Mrs Davidson, I'd like a word with you.
11:17Just a moment. I take it the matter is urgent.
11:19Yes, it is.
11:20Wendy, could you tell Detective Little I'll phone him back?
11:23I understand that you've cancelled O'Connell's compassionate leave.
11:24I'm sorry.
11:25I'm sorry.
11:26I'm sorry.
11:27I'm sorry.
11:28I'm sorry.
11:29I'm sorry.
11:30I'm sorry.
11:31I'm sorry.
11:32I'm sorry.
11:33I'm sorry.
11:34I'm sorry.
11:35I'm sorry.
11:36I'm sorry.
11:37I'm sorry.
11:38I'm sorry.
11:40Mrs Davidson, I'd like a word with you.
11:42Just a moment.
11:43I take it the matter is urgent?
11:44Yes, it is.
11:45Wendy, could you tell Detective Little I'll phone him back?
11:49I understand that you've cancelled O'Connell's compassionate leave.
11:52That is correct.
11:53She attacked another prisoner.
11:54Yes, but that's hardly enough reason to stop her from saying goodbye to her son.
11:57If she's likely to be dangerous, I can hardly take the risk.
12:00Dangerous.
12:01Dangerous to whom?
12:02You know her record as well as I do.
12:04Do you seriously believe she's going to try something at her own son's funeral?
12:07Can you guarantee that she will not?
12:09I gathered from our conversation last night that in your opinion, O'Connell was not going to cause any more trouble.
12:15Mrs Davidson, I'm employed here as a social worker, not a clairvoyant.
12:18However, I would be very surprised if O'Connell attacked anyone with that extreme provocation.
12:22If O'Connell causes trouble, she will jeopardize compassionate leave for other prisoners.
12:27Surely you find that important?
12:28What I find important now is Mrs O'Connell's right to say goodbye to her son.
12:33Compassionate leave is a privilege, not a right.
12:37She has lost her son. She will never see him again. Can you deny her that right?
12:42Can you guarantee she will not abuse her leave?
12:48Mrs Davidson, I can't guarantee anything, but you know as well, better than I do, that Mrs O'Connell is not a violent person.
12:56Now, please, give her a chance.
12:59I hope you are right.
13:07I'm sure I am. And thank you.
13:12Oh, um, Colson and Bursworth, I'd like to see them sometime today, if that's possible.
13:16Are you sure there isn't anything else?
13:18No, no, no, that's all for the moment.
13:20I'm.
13:21That's all for the first moment.
13:26No, no, no.
13:28Please.
13:30Excuse me.
13:34Thanks, sir.
13:36I'm okay.
13:37You have to take it all.
13:39I'm really smart.
13:40I'm okay.
13:42You're having to take it.
13:43I'm okay.
13:45I'm okay.
13:46You're all ready.
13:47Yes, sir.
13:48Let's take a moment.
13:49What do you want?
14:14I heard them bring you in last night.
14:18Tell me what happened.
14:19You told me, please, I'm going crazy, yeah?
14:27Nothing's wrong.
14:28Well, what are you doing up here, then?
14:34Who's there?
14:36Shut up, Colson.
14:38Miss Fennett, tell me what's going on. Why is Pat up here?
14:40Jungle telegraph broken down, has it?
14:42Oh, Connell, come here.
14:54What are you whispering for, Miss Fennett?
14:56I didn't think you'd want private matters spread all over the prison.
14:59What difference does it make?
15:01You'll be attending the funeral this afternoon.
15:11Did you hear what I said?
15:13Yes, I heard.
15:15They'll be collecting you at three o'clock.
15:17Pat, who died?
15:36Tell me what's going on.
15:38Pat?
15:39Pat, tell me what happened.
15:41You'd reckon they'd tell us something, wouldn't you?
15:50I know, why would they?
15:51It's like a bonus in Vera's pay, be able to keep us in the dark.
15:54Yeah.
15:55Anyway, Stock Miller's fault.
15:57Finding out he shopped her was about the last straw, I reckon.
16:00He didn't know what he was doing, B.
16:02Ah, bullshit.
16:04Well, get a move on.
16:06I thought you'd be anxious to get back to your friends.
16:10Roughing up a pregnant lady.
16:13I imagine I can leave the rough stuff to you, Smith.
16:18Okay, spill it.
16:19What happened to Pat?
16:20Yeah, spill it out, you dirty little egg.
16:22I thought the officers were here to protect us, Miss Fennett.
16:24You're on your own, Latham.
16:26Bersworth?
16:27I never laid a finger on her.
16:28Shut up and get outside.
16:30Just when it was getting interesting.
16:32Run into a chair.
16:44You know bloody well what happened.
16:49Still clean on dressmaking.
16:51Look, I know it's a bit late, B, but I'm really sorry for what I said to Pat.
16:55Oh, yeah.
16:56I mean it, honest.
16:57I mean, if there was anything I could do, B, I'd do it.
16:59Did you tell the screws why Pat laid into you?
17:02Yeah, yeah, I swear I did, but by that time it was too late.
17:05I mean, she'd already attacked the ducks, so it didn't make no difference.
17:08You have turned over a new leaf, didn't you?
17:16Lagging on yourself.
17:18Like I said.
17:19What's the matter?
17:21You frightened of what Pat's going to do to you when she services?
17:24She's off her head, B.
17:26We're going to have to stick together, aren't we?
17:29Well, I mean, she won't do nothing while you're around, will she?
17:36Fancy you asking me for protection.
17:39And that's about all I can tell you, Lizzie.
17:48Of course, we could all have guessed about Pat, but Doc Miller.
17:52Don't suppose he'd be able to cope with this place now after all that's happened?
17:56No, well, it wouldn't be easy.
17:59Well, now, have you thought any more about your parole?
18:02No.
18:02And I'm not gonna.
18:08Lizzie, just one, please.
18:11Remember what happened last time?
18:14Thanks, Paul.
18:18You know, Lizzie, if you put your mind to it, there are a lot of things that you could do on the outside.
18:23Like what?
18:25Like looking after Doreen, for a start.
18:28Come to think of it, I haven't heard from her for weeks.
18:31She's not getting into any trouble, is she?
18:33Oh, you would have heard if she was.
18:35But you were pretty good mates, weren't you?
18:37Like, uh, mother and daughter.
18:41Well, don't you miss her?
18:42Of course I do.
18:44But that halfway house joint, I don't like the sound of it.
18:48Why not?
18:49Bet it's a dump.
18:51Rats and cockroaches.
18:53At least this place is clean.
18:56Have you seen it yet?
18:57No, not yet.
18:58Why don't you go and check it out for me?
19:00There's not much point if you don't want to get out.
19:02Oh, go on.
19:03No harm in having a gander.
19:06And then you could see Doreen and come back and tell me how she's getting on.
19:11All right, if I do, will you think about your parole?
19:14It's a deal.
19:15Oh, my mouth's watering thinking of that first drink.
19:21Sorry, Lizzie, more customers.
19:23I'll get back to you about that halfway house business.
19:26Thanks, Paul.
19:29Colson to see you.
19:31Sit down, Rosalind.
19:32She's to go straight back to solitary when you've finished with her.
19:35Thank you, Miss Bennett.
19:35I'm aware of that.
19:38She is a murderess, Mr. Reid, and should be treated as such.
19:41Although I doubt she will be in here.
19:45Sit down, please.
19:46Um, look, Mr. Reid, I've been cooped up in that pound for days.
19:56I can't stand it.
19:57I mean, there's no one to talk to.
19:59Nothing to do except stare at the walls.
20:01I'll go off my head if I stay in there any longer.
20:05And if you were to get out, what would you do?
20:08Well, I was doing HSC.
20:10I think it's possible to do it by correspondence.
20:12Then when I get out, I could go to university.
20:15That's a good idea.
20:17You could be out in five years with remissions.
20:19The question is, could you put up with it for that long?
20:23Oh, yes, yes, I'm sure I could.
20:25Well, Mrs. Davidson had helped me.
20:26She said she would.
20:28Couldn't you talk to her?
20:29Make her realise I've changed?
20:31Oh, I certainly intend to talk to her about you, Rosalind,
20:34and I will make my recommendations.
20:36Do you think you could get me out of solitary?
20:39Rosalind, I can promise you that you won't have to spend
20:42a minute more in solitary than you need to.
20:48Mr. Reid, that's Paul to his mates,
20:51told me what's going to be like when I get out.
20:52I'm going to look after Doreen.
20:55Getting her into trouble, more likely.
20:57Oh, knock it off, Bea.
20:58After all, if she wants to get out...
21:00You know, I liked you better when you were nasty.
21:03He tell you about the money you get when you get out, Lizzie.
21:05Me pension?
21:06Yeah, well, sort of.
21:08They give you that so you get on your feet again.
21:10Fifty bucks?
21:11Bit more, maybe.
21:12Fifty smackaroos?
21:13Yeah, don't you go spending it all on booze now.
21:17Let me see.
21:18A bottle of gin used to cost 19 and six.
21:21That's two dollars in the new money.
21:23Probably more now.
21:25Say, three dollars.
21:26That means I can have a bottle a night for two weeks
21:31and still have plenty left over.
21:33And I thought you were going to dig your heels in and stay here.
21:36Oh, not now.
21:37I reckon I'll make it.
21:39I'm going to set the outside on fire.
21:44When could I see, Birdsworth?
21:46It really is urgent.
21:48It is.
21:49The sooner we can complete the questioning,
21:51the sooner we can get the investigations underway.
21:54If I understand you correctly,
21:55you're reopening a case which was closed nearly 20 years ago.
21:59That's correct.
22:00Lizzie Birdsworth is due for her parole in the next few weeks.
22:03She's a very old lady.
22:06This could upset her, having it all dragged up again.
22:08Mrs Davidson, the implications for Birdsworth are extremely serious.
22:12What do you suggest I tell her?
22:14Nothing.
22:15The only way to get at the truth is to keep her in the dark as much as possible.
22:18Otherwise...
22:20Otherwise?
22:21She may see some advantage in not telling the truth.
22:25Heavenly Father, be thy name.
22:28Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it will be done.
22:32For the merciless day our daily bread,
22:34and forgive us our trespasses,
22:36which we forgive them for trespass against us.
22:39And lead us not into temptation,
22:41but deliver us from evil.
22:42Amen.
22:43Since almighty God has called our brother David from this life unto himself,
22:53we commit his body to the earth from which it was made.
22:57Christ was the first to rise from the dead,
23:01and we know that he will raise up our mortal bodies to be like his in glory.
23:05We command our brother David to the Lord.
23:10May the Lord receive him into his peace and raise up his body on the last day.
23:15May the Lord be with us.
23:16May the Lord be with us.
23:17May the Lord be with us.
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23:35May the Lord be with us.
23:36May the Lord be with us.
23:37May the Lord be with us.
23:38May the Lord be with us.
24:09I see O'Connell arrive back safely.
24:26Yes.
24:28Something wrong?
24:30I know she's just lost her son and she's bound to take it hard, but I don't know, she seems different somehow.
24:36Bitter?
24:37No, worse than that.
24:40I hope I did the right thing putting her in solitary.
24:43Why don't you call in the Wonder Boy? I'm sure he could tell you what was best.
24:46I take it you don't approve of Mr. Reid's methods.
24:49Not exactly. The women here think that he'll let out of their hands.
24:53From what I gather, that's exactly what he's doing.
24:56He saw Colson this morning. He'll probably breeze in and tell us she needs lots of fresh air and exercise rather than a stint in solitary.
25:02Oh, Mrs. Davidson, can I have a word with you, please?
25:05Of course. Sit down.
25:07If that's all, Mrs. Davidson.
25:08Don't go. There's no reason why you shouldn't be in on this, too.
25:11Thanks.
25:12But Colson, she's little more than a child, full of ideals and dreams.
25:16She also shot a woman in cold blood, broke out of this prison and drugged half the staff.
25:22Apparently, she also saved Mrs. Davidson's life.
25:25That has been taken into account.
25:27However, if you don't mind my saying so, Mrs. Davidson, I think your gratitude has had a very bad effect on Rosalyn.
25:32In what way?
25:36Oh, she has yet to learn that she must suffer the consequences of her actions.
25:40Therefore, my recommendation is that she spend the maximum period in solitary confinement.
25:46I'm surprised.
25:48I'd be happy to discuss it with the VJ if you think it's necessary.
25:51How do you think Colson will take it?
25:54Oh, she'll be resentful at first, but once she's learned, I'm sure she'll settle down.
25:58I hope you're right.
25:59Well, I can't make any guarantees, but I think it should do the trick.
26:11Dr. Miller?
26:13Paul Reed.
26:13Oh, yes, of course.
26:14Nice to meet you.
26:15Take a seat.
26:17Well, it doesn't look as if we'll get much chance to get to know each other.
26:20No.
26:21My last day.
26:22Things can't have been easy for you.
26:24I'd like to ask a favour of you.
26:25Well, ask away.
26:26It concerns Elizabeth Bursworth.
26:28Ah.
26:29Yeah.
26:29Quite a charmer, isn't she?
26:30Yes, as long as you don't happen to be her doctor.
26:33As you know, she's coming up for parole very shortly, and she's asked me to check out this
26:36halfway house, make sure it's fit for human habitation.
26:39Well, certainly habitable at the moment.
26:41I'll take your word for it, but I did promise, Lizzie, I don't want to go barging in until
26:46they get to know me.
26:47Well, I was planning on dropping in there today, actually.
26:49Why don't you join me?
26:50I could introduce you if that would help.
26:52Fine, fine.
26:53All right, good.
26:56Lizzie is certainly going to find it strange after being inside for so long.
26:59Well, at least she's now looking forward to it rather than being frightened of it, and
27:02believe you me, that's half the battle.
27:04Oh, I believe you.
27:09Hey, I thought you were going to see Mr. Reid.
27:11Wrong again, Bursworth.
27:13Well, where are we going?
27:13Detective Sergeant Little wants to speak to you.
27:16Oh, copper, why?
27:16I ain't done nothing.
27:18Well, at least they've got a decent-sized garden.
27:23Fond memories?
27:25Oh, mixed bag, really.
27:27Some good times.
27:28Some bad.
27:30Like Wentworth?
27:32Yes.
27:33Wish I could say I was sorry to be leaving, but...
27:36Yes, there were good times.
27:37It'll be a relief, just the same.
27:41Don't you start shrinking my head?
27:46Uh, Doreen Anderson, isn't it?
27:48If she's in, yes.
27:56Dr. Miller!
27:57I was wondering if we'd see you before you left.
28:00Hello, Betty.
28:00This is Paul Reid.
28:02He's the new social worker at Wentworth.
28:03Paul, Betty Stevens.
28:04Nice to meet you, Betty.
28:05Hello.
28:06Is Doreen in?
28:07Sorry, Doc.
28:08She's got a job.
28:10Won't be back for, oh, a couple of hours yet.
28:13Oh, it doesn't matter particularly.
28:14I just wanted to tell you about the new doctor
28:16who's taking over from me temporarily.
28:18Yeah?
28:18His name's Dr. Herbert,
28:20and he's prepared to look into any emergencies.
28:22That's his card.
28:23Oh, right, thanks.
28:24I'll let Doreen know when she gets home.
28:26All the best, Doc.
28:27Betty, would you mind if Mr. Reid had a look over the place?
28:30Well, uh...
28:30I know it's an imposition, but, um...
28:33Lizzie Bursworth's coming out very shortly.
28:35She's a friend of Doreen's,
28:36and she'll probably be staying here.
28:37Lizzie Bursworth?
28:38I'm dying to meet her.
28:40And Doreen will go mad when she hears she's getting out.
28:43Come in.
28:44I'll make you a cup of coffee.
28:47Now, Mrs. Bursworth,
28:48tell me again precisely what happened
28:51on the evening of November the 18th, 1962.
28:54I told you all that years ago.
28:55What do you want to go dragging it all up again for?
28:58Just answer the question.
29:00Now, the shearers teased you about your cooking,
29:01and you decided to teach them a lesson.
29:03Is that correct?
29:06Answer yes or no.
29:08Yes.
29:09The shearers teased me about my cooking,
29:11and I wanted to teach them a lesson.
29:13Right.
29:14So, what did you do?
29:15I bought some rat stuff.
29:19You say you bought it.
29:22All right.
29:23I pinched it from the stores.
29:25There was a lot of call for rat stuff in those days.
29:28And what did you do then?
29:32I was making a stew.
29:34So I thought,
29:35I'll show them.
29:37So I put some in the gravy.
29:40How much?
29:41Oh, God, I can't remember.
29:44A couple of spoonfuls.
29:45I see.
29:47And did you have any idea
29:48how much it would take to kill a man?
29:51I told you.
29:52I didn't want to kill anyone.
29:54I just wanted to give them a fright.
29:57How much poison did you put in the stew?
30:01Do you know how old I am?
30:0671.
30:0671.
30:08All this happened bloody years ago.
30:11I've served my time.
30:13I told them all I knew at the trial.
30:17I can't remember what happened all those years ago.
30:19How much poison did you put in the stew?
30:22No.
30:24I'm not going to answer any more questions.
30:27Leave me be.
30:28Sit down, Mrs. Birdsworth,
30:30and pull yourself together.
30:30Right.
30:40Now, let's start again, shall we?
30:42From the beginning.
30:43Oh, hello, Meg.
30:52What can I do for you?
30:53Um, I was wondering if any arrangements
30:55had been made for Greg's farewell.
30:57Oh, it completely slipped my mind.
30:59I suggest you ask everyone to come in here
31:01for a drink after work tonight.
31:02Fine.
31:03I'll make sure everyone's invited.
31:04Oh, and Meg, it might be a nice idea
31:06if we made this a formal welcome for Paul Reed, too.
31:09Well, he seems to be making himself quite at home
31:11without us having to go to any bother.
31:13He sounds as if you've been talking to Mr. Fletcher.
31:15How is he?
31:16How's he getting on, Paul Reed?
31:17He's leaving no stone unturned.
31:19Well, you seem quite happy about it.
31:21I am.
31:22Or rather, I feel I ought to be.
31:24It's just so irritating to have someone
31:26so constantly and indestructibly right.
31:31Well, maybe if we get him drunk tonight,
31:33he might reveal some awful family skeleton.
31:36I doubt whether he'd have one.
31:37Well, I'd better get a move on
31:39or else everyone will have gone.
31:55Ah, no rest for the wicket.
31:57No.
31:58What can I do for you, Meg?
31:59Well, it's more what I can do for you.
32:01How about drinks in the governor's office after work?
32:04Oh.
32:05Well, what's wrong?
32:07I'm just not in the mood for compulsory gaiety with the governor.
32:10Well, no one's going to force you.
32:12Oh, I know.
32:13It's just...
32:14Well, I'd rather just slink out of here.
32:15No fanfare, no drums.
32:17I think we're entitled to the pleasure of thanking you
32:20for what you've done and wishing you the best.
32:22Can't you see?
32:22That's exactly why I don't want to see the rest of the staff.
32:26I've made a complete botch of this job.
32:28Oh, in what way?
32:29What, apart from the O'Connell business, do you think?
32:31Oh, come on, Greg.
32:32Your evidence is...
32:32My evidence caused all the trouble.
32:35And Pat.
32:36Poor bloody Pat.
32:38At least she had something to look forward to.
32:39She would have got off her sentence.
32:42And thanks to my sense of right, her son is dead.
32:45Even if you knew the consequences,
32:48would you have perjured yourself?
32:50Oh, I don't know.
32:53Never going to have a chance to find out, am I?
32:54Well, then stop torturing yourself.
32:59Drinks in Erica's office after work?
33:01Oh, yes, all right.
33:11Well, if you're interested,
33:13there's drinks for Greg and Paul Reid in the office this evening.
33:16Oh, great.
33:16I'll be there.
33:17Look, Meg, I was wondering if you care to have dinner sometime this week.
33:20What?
33:20Well, with Leela and me, of course.
33:22Meg, we have to work together.
33:23And I just thought that...
33:25What did you think?
33:27Well, I expect that you'll miss Greg quite a bit.
33:29Yes.
33:29Yes, I will.
33:31Gentlemen seem to be fairly scarce these days.
33:33Can't we bury the hatchet?
33:35I know you think I did the dirty on you with Jeff, but I...
33:37I'd prefer to drop the subject.
33:38Well, I wouldn't.
33:40I'd rather not have all this bad blood between us.
33:43And now that Greg's going, I...
33:45You thought I'd be in need of some comfort.
33:47Well, I know that you and Greg were close.
33:49Oh, I didn't think you'd be shy of a little plain talking.
33:52Greg and I had an affair, if that's what you mean.
33:55Well, if you'd rather drop the subject, I don't...
33:56No, no, no.
33:56I'd like to get things straight, once and for all.
33:59Look, I don't need your pity, nor your friendship.
34:01And I'd very much appreciate it if you'd keep your sympathy to yourself.
34:04I wouldn't be surprised if you needed it.
34:06What's up, Mrs. Jackson?
34:16I'm just letting off steam.
34:18Oh, look, there's a party in the governor's office this evening.
34:21Can you make it?
34:21Oh, yes.
34:22What's the occasion?
34:23Well, Greg's leaving and Paul Reed's late welcome.
34:25Will you tell the rest of the staff if they pass through?
34:27Sure.
34:27Um, Paul?
34:32Yes, Mrs. Jackson?
34:33Could you join us for drinks this evening?
34:35Drinks?
34:35What for?
34:36Well, Greg Miller's leaving and we'd like to welcome you.
34:38I'm sorry.
34:40Well, I realise it's rather late.
34:42Yes, I'm afraid I've got other plans.
34:45Not worth knowing if they're like that.
34:48I suppose not.
34:48What's that detective after, Miss Bennet?
34:53You'd know better than me.
34:54What do you mean?
34:55Looks like your past is catching up with you, doesn't it?
34:58I've served me time.
35:02I've got to see the doc.
35:04There's nothing wrong with you, Birdsworth.
35:06I've got to see the doc.
35:07Mrs. Davidson said I could.
35:11I'm on me last legs, Miss Bennet.
35:14All right, but make it snappy.
35:18Doc, I reckon I just caught you.
35:25Don't you ever knock?
35:26Oh, I wouldn't be my old doc Miller if you didn't say that.
35:29Birdsworth, you've got five minutes.
35:34Well, what is it, Lizzie?
35:36Oh, I just thought I'd come and see if you had plenty of me old heart pills.
35:48Look, plenty.
35:51Enough for half a dozen attacks.
35:53Well, don't joke about it, Doc.
35:54I might be needing them sooner than you think.
35:59When are you leaving?
36:01Tonight.
36:02Give our love to Karen, won't you?
36:08Yes, of course I will.
36:10And keep some for yourself, eh?
36:13And, Doc, I want you to know, no hard feelings, I mean, about Pat.
36:21You couldn't help it.
36:26Oh, well, I'd better be going.
36:28Old Bennet will be out there with a stopwatch.
36:30Oh, I want you to know you're a real love.
36:54You'd think they could have done better than this, wouldn't you?
36:56There's peanut butter and Vegemite.
36:58Well, the kitchen staff are not employed to make cocktail snacks.
37:02You're in a very good humour, Mrs Davidson.
37:04Shouldn't I be?
37:05Well, I suppose with Mr Reid solving all our problems, you've got reason.
37:08Sherry.
37:10Oh, this is a poor show.
37:12Well, it's the thought that counts.
37:13I don't think Greg expects an elaborate affair.
37:16But what about the atmosphere?
37:18What do you mean?
37:19Meg and Mr Fletcher aren't getting on very well these days.
37:21And Dr Miller isn't exactly on good terms with him either.
37:25And I doubt whether any of the staff approve of the way that Mr Reid has been breaking all the rules.
37:30Oh, well, I'm sure you'll make up for all their shortcomings.
37:33Oh, where's the guest of honour?
37:35Sherry, Mr Fletcher.
37:36Oh, thanks, Mr Davidson.
37:37Evening, Mrs Davidson.
37:38Oh.
37:39Sherry, Jim.
37:40Mr Reid not coming?
37:42No.
37:42He was awfully rude, wasn't he, Mrs Jackson?
37:44Just rushed out the door.
37:47Thank you very much.
37:49Well, as we've all gathered here, I would like to propose a toast to Greg.
37:55Greg.
37:56Greg.
37:58Somebody like some savouries?
38:00Yes, I think the kitchen staff have done very nicely, haven't they?
38:02Thank you for all you've done, Greg.
38:04I wish you the very best of luck.
38:06Thanks, Erica.
38:07Yeah, good luck, Greg.
38:09No hard feeling, sir?
38:10No, of course not.
38:12Bye, Vera.
38:13Greg.
38:14Goodbye, all.
38:15Send us a postcard, hey.
38:17Oh, I bet you get a terrific tan.
38:19Thanks, Sally.
38:22Meg.
38:23I'll see you to the gate.
38:24Yeah, thanks.
38:25Bye.
38:28Well, anyone like another drink?
38:30No, I won't. Thank you.
38:31Oh, I'd like a drink.
38:33Congratulations.
38:35Well, that wasn't the most exciting party I've ever been to.
38:42I don't know.
38:43Everyone stayed true to form, all in their rightful place.
38:46Except Sally, of course.
38:48Saying goodbye isn't easy for anyone.
38:51And I suppose we all cope with it in our different ways.
38:53Do you forgive me?
38:58For what?
39:00When we broke up, I had the feeling you were being too brave, that's all.
39:04I was very hurt.
39:08I enjoyed the times we had together.
39:10But it's past now, Greg.
39:13I bet you won't even miss me.
39:15Of course I will.
39:16As a friend.
39:18And as a friend, I will always be sad that you felt that you were a failure at Wentworth.
39:22I'll try not to.
39:25Trying's not good enough.
39:27Now, you're not a failure, and you must never, ever feel guilty.
39:34Meg.
39:37This is as far as I go.
39:40Give my love to Karen.
39:42Good speed.
40:08Good speed.
40:10Good speed.
40:12so you stirred the poison into the gravy but you didn't mean to kill the shearers
40:24that's right we must have the truth mrs birdsworth well i'm glad you understand
40:33now you were on an eight-week contract correct that's right and what about the shearers
40:39we was all the same union rules and you were due to be paid the contract was nearly finished
40:48have you any idea how much money was owing to you and the shearers they was averaging about
40:5540 quid a week i was getting about 32 how much would that make over eight weeks
41:02oh god i don't have a hell of a lot it certainly was about 2 000 pounds who paid you that bloody
41:13ralph campbell ralph campbell was the overseer was he that's right so ralph campbell had over 2 000
41:21pounds in wages in his pocket that's right i wonder if you have any idea where that money
41:26went mrs birdsworth because it disappeared the very night those shearers died
41:31good morning miss bennett what can i do for you you're wanted in the governor's office in half
41:42an hour not another cocktail party is it official mr reed well how were the drinks last night for
41:50greg i didn't think you'd be interested oh i see i've missed out on the social event of the
41:55wentworth calendar have i i'm sure it's nothing in comparison with your calendar after all it must
42:00have been something very important to make you so rude to meg i'm sorry if i trod on any toes not
42:06at all mr reed in fact i'm sure the staff will be very understanding after all if you have personal
42:12problems they must come first unlike you miss bennett my hours are nine till five i see no reason to
42:19hang about or to waste my time in idle socializing mrs davidson is expecting you at 10
42:24why don't you go and lie down you'll feel better yeah i don't reckon i could stomach the laundry
42:37mrs jackson could you come to the governor's office at 10 yes of course that's all that about
42:42funny isn't it mrs jackson we don't know anything at all do we what do you mean take me for instance
42:49i've been in here for nearly 20 years and just when i think i'm getting out and starting a new life
42:55what happens they dig up a new crime to pin on me you don't know that's what it is oh yes i do
43:03first of all i'm a murderer
43:06just when i finish paying for that they think i can cop something more on me a thief a common thief
43:17oh i don't mind so much it's just that i think it's only fair they should tell me what they're
43:24going to pin on me you'll find out soon enough soon enough's not soon enough it's a waiting i can't
43:31stand do you think you could find out and put me out of my misery well i'll do the best i can
43:37in the meantime you're sure you'll be all right
43:40thank you for coming what i have to say concerns lizzie birdsworth it is no secret that she has been
44:04intensively questioned by the police during the past 24 hours the third degree is more like it
44:09unfortunately it was necessary due to a deathbed confession the police were obliged to reopen the
44:16case it appears from the investigations that lizzie birdsworth may be innocent of the murder charge
44:23originally laid against her
44:24the deathbed confession of the murder charge of dijon is no secret of entertainment instead of it is no secret that it is recipes and
44:39have been made to take back for work but i don't want to take back for it to the murder charge of the deathbed
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