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00:00And for the final piece of treasure of the day, let's head over to Elaine.
00:07So, who do we have next?
00:10I'm Gloria.
00:11Good luck, Gloria.
00:13I'm now going to hand you over to the expertly seasoned hands of Elaine.
00:18Hello, Gloria.
00:20So, where have you come from today?
00:22Oh, I'm the local mechanic.
00:24Wonderful.
00:25Yeah, you look younger than your life.
00:27Oh, too kind.
00:29So, what have you brought along today?
00:31Amateurs.
00:32I've brought this painting.
00:33Oh, this isn't a painting.
00:35It's a lithograph by Robert Hillingford.
00:38Probably early 20th century.
00:41What's a lithograph?
00:45It's a printing process, using a flat stone or metal plate on which the image areas are worked,
00:50using a greasy substance so that the ink adheres to them,
00:55whilst the non-image areas are made ink repellent.
00:58It's not painted on paper.
01:01Right.
01:02Is it a family heirloom?
01:04No, it's always on the garage toilet.
01:06I thought it looked posh, so I brought it here.
01:09Well, it's an image of Wellington at Waterloo.
01:13The ink distribution is very smooth.
01:17Right.
01:18It's worth around 600 euro.
01:23Oh.
01:24God.
01:25Okay.
01:26Brilliant.
01:27Everyone out to the terrace for summing up with David, then on to the final link with Nick.
01:33Thank you so much for bringing this today.
01:36It's absolutely stunning.
01:37It's a take by the first one.
01:39They don't need the boom on this one because David's been miked off.
01:43Whatever that means.
01:44David's skin is surprisingly good for his age.
01:50He hardly needed any powder.
01:52He's probably had work done, darling.
01:55Most of these TV types do.
01:57Oh, darling, you're absolutely right.
02:00I must keep the number of his surgeon.
02:06Ready, Nick?
02:17And...
02:19Action!
02:20What a wonderful time we've had in the beautiful Saint-Bétois.
02:24And next week, get your castanets out as the European road trip continues.
02:28Bilbao, Spain.
02:31See you then.
02:33Cut!
02:35And that's a wrap!
02:53Call an ambulance!
02:58Jean!
02:59We're having a nightmare.
03:01The rest of the crew are stranded at Gatwick.
03:04God knows how we're gonna film today.
03:07Why did you drive?
03:08Elaine won't fly.
03:09And Paul doesn't trust the baggage control with his equipment.
03:12And then...
03:13Trust the van to break down.
03:15You good to go?
03:16Well, thanks for sending Gloria.
03:18I'll follow you up there, just in case she blows again.
03:20Brilliant.
03:21Thank you so much.
03:23Hey, Jean.
03:24Sorry about all of this.
03:26Oh, hi, Paul.
03:28Blimey, you're looking trim.
03:30Thank you very much, Jean.
03:31See you in a bit.
03:32Thanks.
03:34See you later, love.
03:35See you, love.
03:36Hey.
03:38There's a queue forming outside already.
03:39And there's a fella at the front with what looks like a sleeping bag.
03:41That's a bit keen, isn't it?
03:42Oh, that must be the chap that gave me this for Elaine.
03:45I must remember to pass it on.
03:47Antique Antics is a very popular show.
03:50Thank you, Jean, for suggesting they filmed it here.
03:52It was David's idea, actually.
03:54I'm surprised he came back after what happened last time.
03:56Yeah, I do feel a bit bad about that.
03:58What happened?
03:59Oh, David married a madman who tried to kill him in Jean's house.
04:01Yeah.
04:02The producer, Paul, is an old university friend of mine.
04:05And when he offered me the job as a pundit on the show,
04:08well, I instantly offered David up instead.
04:11Did you not fancy it?
04:12No, it's not my bag.
04:14But David, he's always first in the queue at the karaoke.
04:17And I thought it'd be right up his street.
04:19And I was right, he's a big superstar now.
04:21You turned down Antique Antics.
04:23Are you mad?
04:25You could have made us all famous.
04:27No, it'd have made me famous, Judith.
04:30And I couldn't think of anything worse.
04:32But anyway, they're filming in your beautiful summer house.
04:35I mean, how exciting is that?
04:37That queue is getting massive.
04:40I might get housekeeping to set up a little drinks corner for refreshments.
04:44Can't look a gift horse in the mouth, eh?
04:47Once an entrepreneur, always an entrepreneur.
04:51I'd better give him a hand.
04:55I'll say it again.
04:56That was a very nice thing you did for David.
04:59Well, there might have been another reason why I turned down the job.
05:04Oh, yeah?
05:05Well, I'd have spent loads of time filming away.
05:08And right now, I'm exactly where I want to be.
05:12Well, that's a coincidence.
05:14Hey, Jean, this is dead exciting.
05:23You never told me.
05:24I'm nipping home for a painting to get it valued.
05:26If you want a painting valued, I'll do it for you.
05:28Yeah?
05:29You can't get me on the telly.
05:30See you in a bit.
05:36There she is.
05:37Yeah, you look smashing.
05:39Aw.
05:40Hey, can I get one of those?
05:41You certainly can.
05:42Come on.
05:43Aw.
05:44Aw.
05:45Aw.
05:46Aw.
05:47Aw.
05:48This is my old friend Jean.
05:49I'm mine.
05:50That's the old?
05:51Oh, I don't think you'd be needing those umbrellas.
05:54He's not reigned here for about six weeks.
05:56They're for the sun, dear.
05:58Yeah, it's been our journey.
06:00journey. Let's go shoot this nonsense, shall we? Yeah, of course. Follow me. Yep.
06:12Oh, Nick. He's followed me to France. When will it stop?
06:30Welcome to Epousteau Flore, our summer home. I'm a huge fan of the show.
06:41Where is your green room? Oh, yes, now I know what that means. That's TV speak for waiting room.
06:47We've transformed our conservatory. Where is it? Just through there.
06:53Hm? I was just saying to Jean, it's been a long journey.
07:00I know. They're a lot friendlier on the telly. How are you doing? I'm Paul, the director and producer.
07:05Thank you so much for letting us use your house. I really do appreciate it.
07:09Well, you're a step up from the highly dodgy resident we had last year.
07:14This is Judith, and this is my good friend, Dom. Ah, good to meet you, Dom.
07:19You have very good taste in France. Ah, Jean. So good to see you again. And you look great.
07:27Now, we have a bit of a situation. We literally have no crew. They're stranded in Gatwick.
07:34You're welcome to stay as long as you need. Thank you, Judith.
07:38But we have to be on the road to Spain tomorrow as we only have that particular venue for a day.
07:42So, how can we help? I need someone to hold the boom.
07:46Oh, yes, I can do that. What's a boom?
07:49It's a huge microphone we hold over the public's head. You're a bit on the, um, petite side.
07:55We need someone taller.
07:57Oh, well, Dom can do that.
07:59Oh, no, I'm not sure. I...
08:01Perfect. Thanks, Dom.
08:03What can I do?
08:04How about makeup?
08:05What?
08:06Well, judging from the glamour of yourself, you've clearly got a talent.
08:10Well, thank you, David.
08:12Great idea. All you need is some powder and a brush.
08:16I think I'll need more than that. Some of the people who appear on your show look like they've been dragged through a hedge backwards.
08:23Right. The refreshment stall's been set up just outside the function room.
08:27Jeremy, this is Paul. He's the director and producer.
08:30Hi, Jeremy. Refreshment stall?
08:33Got to keep the troops fed and watered, eh?
08:35Great.
08:36Well, thanks for getting so much sorted. I'll make sure you're well compensated for this.
08:41Oh, no problem.
08:43Thanks.
08:44I'm the makeup artist for the day, darling. I'm going to transform all the frightful people.
08:49Oh, congratulations, darling.
08:51Right. Let's get to it.
08:53Thank you. Thank you.
09:00There you go. You look amazing.
09:03Judith, love, we really need to crack up.
09:05All good here.
09:09And action.
09:15Absolutely extraordinary.
09:18Welcome back from the break.
09:26So the answer to the mystery is a retailer or manufacturer of porcelain would simply shop around for the cheapest silversmith.
09:34It's easy when you think about it.
09:36Anyway, over to Elaine for this week's trash or treasure.
09:41Thanks, Nick.
09:43Now, take a look at these two items.
09:48I missed my calling. I am transforming people.
09:52I'm doing a roaring trade here, darling. Look after the pennies.
09:56And the pounds will look after themselves.
09:59Hello. I'm Nigel.
10:02Did you manage to give the gift to Elaine yet?
10:05Oh, sorry, old chap. I completely forgot.
10:09Um, big fan of hers, are you?
10:12Oh, yes.
10:13Oh, yes, you were the one in your little sleeping bag, front of the queue.
10:17Yeah.
10:18Elaine and I got back a long way.
10:20I made a promise to never miss any of her shows.
10:24Oh-ho!
10:25Yeldon's chocolates.
10:26That takes me back to old lighting.
10:28I'll tell you what.
10:29I will make her a nice cup of tea and give her the chocolates now.
10:32No.
10:33She only drinks pure spring water from her Algarden China cup.
10:37Well, then I'll just give her the chocolates then.
10:41I would do it myself, but, um, David and Nick can be very protective of it.
10:46I'm not allowed anywhere near.
10:53Oh!
10:54Yeldon's chocolates.
10:56I've not had them since I was a kid.
10:57You know, in all the years I've lived in France, I've never seen a box of these.
11:00Fans off.
11:01Dominic.
11:02These are for Elaine from her number one fan.
11:05Over there.
11:06They were there.
11:13The reason why most teddy bears have one side of their face flatter than the other is because it shows how much they have been loved.
11:20You know, it's hotter than Hades out here.
11:21I'm going to need a considerably high effect of sun cream, or I suppose that's just too much to ask.
11:33Okay, everyone.
11:34Let's break for lunch.
11:35That's half an hour.
11:36My arms are killing me.
11:37Engage the core.
11:38What?
11:39If you engage your core, you'll put less pressure on your arms.
11:41Oh, that's right, eh?
11:42Sorry, Don.
11:43That made me sound like an idiot.
11:44It's just that, uh, I lost four stone last year.
11:45Retained a few tricks of the trade.
11:46Oh, wow.
11:47I hadn't seen my toes since the notice.
11:48Shut it.
11:49I'm serious.
11:50You wouldn't have recognized me.
11:51No.
11:52Well, you look right now.
11:53Well, Don.
11:54What's your usual workout?
11:55Uh, you know, do a bit of, uh, planking.
11:56Oh, that's what I mean.
11:57Engage the core.
11:58Good man.
11:59Hey, you know, I got everyone delayed on purpose so I could work with you.
12:00He didn't.
12:01No.
12:02But I'm really happy it's worked out like this, Jane.
12:03Oh, but I'm really happy it's worked out like this, Jane.
12:05Oh, that's what I mean.
12:06But, uh, I lost four stone last year.
12:08Retained a few tricks of the trade.
12:09Oh, wow.
12:10Hadn't seen my toes since the notice.
12:11Shut it.
12:12I'm serious.
12:13You wouldn't have recognized me.
12:14You wouldn't have recognized me.
12:15No.
12:16Well, you look right now.
12:17Well, you look right now.
12:18Well done.
12:19He didn't.
12:20No.
12:21But I'm really happy it's worked out like this, Jane.
12:24You are a natural.
12:26Is there no way I could persuade you to join the team?
12:29You'd be amazing.
12:30What is this?
12:31A taxi?
12:32It's a great gig.
12:33Not just the travel, but the stuff you get to see.
12:35I handled a real Caravaggio in Rome.
12:38You didn't?
12:39The brush detail was exquisite.
12:41Oh, I mean, that is amazing.
12:43It really was.
12:44Dom, can you give us a hand with the large amphora?
12:47What?
12:48Don't worry.
12:49It's nothing medical.
12:50It's a vase.
12:51Yeah.
12:52I know.
12:53I know what it is.
12:54I didn't eat properly.
12:55Come.
12:56So what are you up to after the European tour?
12:59Oh, we've just been commissioned to do a new spin-off series.
13:02It's like an antiques competition quiz thing.
13:05Oh, sounds interested.
13:06Yeah.
13:07The only thing is, unfortunately, I can only take a lane or a day, as the network only needs
13:12one expert.
13:13I mean, they'll still be on this show, but...
13:15Do they know?
13:16Oh, yeah.
13:17I told them.
13:18They both understand.
13:19Such professionals.
13:20Yeah.
13:21But the channel hasn't made up its mind yet.
13:23David would love to do more of this stuff.
13:25Even being the occasional pundit on this show, always has changed his life.
13:29And I've got you to thank for that.
13:32I would still have preferred you, Gina.
13:35Oh.
13:37What the f...
13:38Got it.
13:39Steady, Dom.
13:40Oh.
13:41Oh.
13:42Oh.
13:43Oh.
13:44Oh.
13:45Oh.
13:46Oh.
13:47Oh.
13:48Oh.
13:49Oh.
13:50Oh.
13:51Oh.
13:52Oh.
13:53Oh.
13:54Oh Red
13:57so so it's...
13:58Oh.
13:59Oh.
14:00Go ahead.
14:01looks.
14:02Oh.
14:03Oh my...
14:04Oh.
14:05Oh my...
14:06Oh.
14:15past 1900 so this is made from shellac a lot harder heavier and colder than the
14:25vinyl record that replaced it we can tell by the sound even without playing
14:31any music I mean it will play but it may be a few more shows until we find a
14:36working player so Japanese dragons supposedly had three or four toes wearing
14:44as Chinese dragons supposedly had five well it's an image of Wellington at
14:55Waterloo the ink distribution is very smooth right worth around 600 euro god
15:09okay brilliant everyone out to the terrace for summing up with David then on
15:14to the final link with Nick that was lovely to meet you Gloria oh you too
15:19yes 600 euro well yes there and there about oh what a wonderful time we've had in
15:25the beautiful Saint-Victoire and next week get your castanets out because the
15:29European road trip continues Bilbao Spain see you then cut that's a wrap
15:39thank you
15:44D'accord. Merci beaucoup.
15:56Hélène, did it make it?
15:59Poison?
16:00The paramedics are 99% certain.
16:03Oh, hello, love. How you doing?
16:06Is Hélène okay?
16:08Uh, no.
16:10I'm afraid not.
16:12I'm sorry.
16:15I think I might have a migraine coming up.
16:17That'll be the shock.
16:19I just want to go home.
16:21Sorry, Gloria, but no one can leave until everyone has been interviewed.
16:26Maybe Gloria could have a little lie down here.
16:29Of course. We've got plenty of rooms.
16:33Hey, hey. I'm right here, all right?
16:36Jean, it makes more sense than ever to ask for your help with this subject matter.
16:46Yes, of course. Whatever I could do to help.
16:48Well, Jean was nearly the star of it.
16:50Pardon?
16:51Well, they offered her the job of lead ponder, which gave it away to David.
16:55Is this true?
16:56Yes, but I couldn't think of anything worse than all that attention.
17:00I totally agree.
17:01Okay, shall we stop the interviews in the lounge?
17:04Okay.
17:08Do any of you know anyone who might want to harm Hélène?
17:12Well, she was a bit of a nice maiden.
17:18Don't hold back, Nick.
17:19Her words, not mine. I'm just saying.
17:23What are you saying?
17:25She wasn't very warm on or off screen.
17:28The viewers loved her.
17:30Of course they did, but she wasn't really a TV personality.
17:34How do you mean?
17:35She was the best dealer in the business.
17:37Yes, but that didn't necessarily make her likable on screen.
17:41She was super firm.
17:45And scrupulously fair.
17:48Do any of you have any knowledge of what she ate or drank today?
17:52Why do you ask that?
17:54It is becoming quite apparent that she was poisoned.
18:00Well, she did have her traits, did Hélène?
18:03Very Hollywood.
18:04She would not eat before she finished filming.
18:07One of her good luck habits.
18:11But I did see a cup of tea on the table.
18:14Yes, you saw a cup, but no tea in it.
18:16Just water.
18:18She wouldn't touch anything else.
18:20Just pure spring water from a bottle.
18:27Oh, can we take a break and get a coffee?
18:29That is a good idea, but everyone must stay in the house.
18:34We will need formal statements from the overview.
18:46I, uh, need to tell you something.
18:50Go on.
18:51David gave Hélène a bottle of water in the car as we arrived.
19:00And...
19:00She couldn't find hers.
19:02Swore she left with it this morning.
19:05She was always misplacing stuff.
19:07I'm not accusing him of anything.
19:09I'm just saying it's pretty convenient given the current circumstances, no?
19:12I suffered with terrible migraines for years.
19:31After we lost the twins.
19:33It's where I got my love of sunglasses from.
19:38I decided that my trauma would be glamorous, if nothing else.
19:43Gave me a way to...
19:45Own it.
19:48Darling, lights off.
19:49You know the rules.
19:50Oh, yes.
19:51Sorry, Gloria.
19:53I've, um...
19:55Brought you a drink.
19:58Is there anything else we can do?
20:00I need to be prescription pills.
20:03They're brilliant.
20:04They work almost instantly.
20:05Where are they?
20:07Back at the garage.
20:08In the bathroom cabinet.
20:10Uh, nobody's allowed to leave the house.
20:13We can't let her suffer like this.
20:15What can we do?
20:17Let's slip out the back.
20:19No need to make a fuss.
20:20We'll be back before anyone misses us.
20:22Good idea.
20:24We'll be back before you know it.
20:29Go on, darling.
20:33I mean, I'm not keen on any of them apart from David.
20:38That Nick with his little sun umbrella.
20:39What's that about?
20:40Who do you think he is?
20:41Jane Austen.
20:42And that Paul.
20:43He clearly fancies you.
20:44I've lost four stone.
20:46Oh, well done, mate.
20:46You must have been massive.
20:48Excuse me, David.
20:49Please come with me for some questioning.
20:52Walk this way.
20:53I've not seen my toes since the knowledge, you see.
20:55It's fine.
21:09It's fine.
21:09What on earth is going on?
21:29We have a witness who swears that David gave Elaine her drinking water this morning.
21:34Yes, I did.
21:36So what?
21:37I do most mornings.
21:38She's always forgetting things.
21:40But that was the only thing she consumed all day.
21:43Jean also told me it was between you and her to present a new spin-off show.
21:47Oh, what are you trying to insinuate?
21:50Well, it's quite the motive, isn't it?
21:52I don't think I have ever been more insulted.
21:56I am a dealer, first and foremost.
21:59I have been for 30 years.
22:01Yes, telly is great, but it's not my whole life.
22:05How dare you suggest I would try to kill someone just to get my 15 minutes of fame?
22:11I think with Elaine now gone, maybe the fame would last a little longer.
22:15Carol, David is one of my closest friends.
22:19I do realise that, Jean.
22:21But the facts are...
22:21Yeah, one man's opinion, which is yet to be proved to be a fact.
22:26David isn't capable of harming anyone.
22:28I have to ask the questions, Jean.
22:31Okay.
22:32So I'm going to look at the footage that's been filmed so far,
22:35because we must be missing something.
22:40Jean, I didn't mean to upset anyone.
22:44It is the truth, and it had to be said.
22:46I'm upset because one of my closest friends is upset.
22:49So I am going to prove his innocence.
22:52Very good.
22:53And then you can apologise.
23:01Okay.
23:02Ready, Nick?
23:05Here you go.
23:05Thanks, love.
23:06Action!
23:07This is the last time we saw Elaine alive.
23:08And for the final piece of treasure of the day, let's head over to Elaine.
23:12At least someone had a go on the Yeldon's chocolates.
23:14Who do we have now?
23:15What?
23:16I'm Gloria.
23:17Yeah, remind her.
23:18Good luck, Gloria.
23:19I'm...
23:19Yeah, keep going.
23:21There, there, there.
23:22Look.
23:22I'd recognise a crystal caramel anywhere.
23:27Look.
23:28She ate one.
23:29Jeremy must have passed him on from that weird bloke.
23:33Fine.
23:34We need to call him.
23:35Yeah.
23:40Oh, come on, Jeremy.
23:41Pick up.
23:48We need to talk to Carol.
23:49Yeah.
23:50Yeah.
23:50Yeah.
23:50Yeah.
23:50If you have anything to share, it would be easier for you to do it now.
23:56No comment.
23:57Jean, tell your copper friend here that I have never been so badly treated in all my life,
24:03and I will not be saying another word without a lawyer present.
24:06Just bear with me, love.
24:08Caron, I need a word.
24:15Elaine's number one fan bought her a box of chocolates.
24:19Yeldon's from England.
24:19You can't get him in France.
24:21And?
24:22It must have been the last thing that she ever ate.
24:24He's on the footage.
24:26He was in the audience.
24:28Let's go and talk to him.
24:31Please do not go anywhere.
24:42Yeah, that's him.
24:45Dom, could you find Jeremy or at least try and get a hold of him?
24:49Yeah, of course.
24:49Don't stop.
24:53There you go.
24:54I wonder if we could ask you a few questions, monsieur.
24:58Nigel.
24:59My name's Nigel.
25:01Yeah, of course.
25:02This way, please.
25:03Did you give some chocolates to Elaine?
25:23Absolutely.
25:24I always give her a gift every show.
25:27First time she's ever got them, though.
25:29David and Nick, they can be quite protective.
25:32At the moment, we cannot locate the rest of the chocolates, but I'm willing to bet that they all contain poison, too.
25:40What happened?
25:40What happened?
25:42Did she reject you one time too often?
25:45I saw how she looked at you on the way in.
25:48She wasn't very pleased to see you.
25:51That must have been hard to take after all these years.
25:53But you had enough.
25:54I'm the last person who wanted her dead.
26:01Ten years ago, my mother died.
26:06And to my shame, I didn't have enough money to bury her.
26:10But she'd always talked about this expensive painting that she had in her little council flat.
26:14Nobody really believed her.
26:15But I took that painting to Elaine to sell and try and get some money towards the cost of the funeral.
26:22But she gave me £1,000 for it.
26:25I was over the moon.
26:26And I'd just about managed a very sparse funeral.
26:29So Elaine helped you?
26:32Two weeks later, I saw the very same painting in the paper.
26:36It sold for £25,000.
26:39It was a rare Mary Cassatt, a name that's now seared into my brain.
26:44So I charged back to the shop with the article and she blanked me.
26:49She told me I must be mistaken.
26:51And did I have a receipt for this so-called painting?
26:54And did you?
26:55No, stupidly, I didn't.
26:57I was just so desperate for the money.
27:00But Elaine has built her entire TV career on the fact that she's honest as the day is long.
27:05Indeed she has.
27:07And that's why I go to as many of her shows as possible.
27:10Why?
27:12To get my money back, of course.
27:13So you didn't want her dead?
27:14Good grief, no.
27:15I just wanted my money back.
27:17But she kept denying me.
27:19So I kept reminding her of what she was.
27:22A woman who let a man bury his mother on a shoestring.
27:26Out of greed.
27:29Uh, sorry guys, what's the matter?
27:30Dom said you need to talk to me urgently.
27:33Jeremy, the rest of the Yeldon's chocolates, where are they?
27:36We need to recover them all right away.
27:39Why?
27:39We think they are poisoned.
27:42Impossible.
27:44We ate them.
27:46Pardon?
27:47A Yeldon's strawberry supreme is quite simply irresistible.
27:53Jeremy ate the rest.
27:56Guilty as charged.
27:57So, am I free to go?
28:03Uh, not quite.
28:05Please stay until otherwise informed.
28:07Is that everything?
28:11We need to attend to something.
28:13Come along, Jeremy.
28:14Yes, come.
28:16So, David is still our strongest suspect.
28:20Still?
28:21Well, it physically can't be anyone else.
28:23We have a witness who saw him give Elaine a water bottle.
28:26It was obviously the water that was poisoned.
28:28So you have proof of that?
28:29We are still waiting for the lab results.
28:31Exactly.
28:32So you can't be sure.
28:35Maybe it would be a good idea if you helped me interview David.
28:39He might be more willing to confess if you are there.
28:41Are you having a laugh?
28:47No.
28:48I'm being very serious.
28:51David is my friend.
28:53And he's a very close friend.
28:55And I'm not sure you know the meaning of the word.
28:59Please, Jean, this is not personal.
29:00I'm dealing in facts.
29:01And the fact is, David is innocent.
29:04Come on, you two.
29:06Let's try and stay calm, eh?
29:07I can see both sides here.
29:11Jean.
29:32There's a Citroen 2CV parked outside.
29:35They always remind me of you.
29:38What did you call yours again?
29:39Buttercup.
29:41Buttercup, that's it.
29:43You crashed into a bush after a munchie run to an all-night garage.
29:47Yes, and I've never been behind the wheel again.
29:50Can't be good at everything, Jean.
29:51Yeah.
29:53I have to start thinking about putting out a press release.
29:57So soon?
29:59A lot of people in that room.
30:00Someone will let the news out before we do.
30:02Oh, God, it's so awful.
30:05Paul, can I take a look at the footage again?
30:08Of course, you tell me.
30:09Come on.
30:11Oh, this isn't a painting.
30:25It's a lithograph by Robert Hillingford.
30:28Probably early 20th century.
30:31Hi.
30:31Oh, love, I'm glad to see you.
30:35I should have got you to value this after all.
30:38Do you mind flogging it for me?
30:40I don't really want to see it again.
30:42Of course.
30:43How are you doing?
30:45Pills are kicking in, so a little better.
30:47Do you think you're well enough to answer some questions?
30:51Uh, just about, yeah.
30:57Right.
30:58Now, can you remember what Elaine was like when the cameras moved off her?
31:04Uh, she started moaning about how the big microphone was nearly blocking her shot.
31:10I hadn't noticed.
31:12Anything else?
31:13Uh, she said she got bitten by a mosquito on the back of her leg towards the end of the link.
31:21Mosquito?
31:22Yeah.
31:23I remember being a bit confused because I hadn't noticed anything.
31:27They always get me.
31:28She started scratching it quite vigorously, saying our Waterloo stuff was popular back home,
31:33but not here for obvious reasons.
31:34Uh, and then she started to slur like she was drunk.
31:41I couldn't understand what she was saying, and then, did it take your time, love?
31:47She hit the floor.
31:49I jumped up and went over, and that's when I saw her face.
31:55I just couldn't help it, Jean.
31:57I screamed.
31:58Of course you did.
32:00Come on, you.
32:03You go and look after yourself.
32:04Thanks, love.
32:05Nice to see you, Paul.
32:06And thank you for fixing the van.
32:08So, Gloria didn't hear any mosquitoes.
32:18I didn't hear any mosquitoes.
32:20Did you?
32:20No.
32:21I think we're too high up in the mountains for them.
32:24Yeah, I mean, I've seen that footage a few times now.
32:26I'm sure I would have noticed.
32:27Yeah, and I would have stopped filming if I heard any buzzing.
32:31Hmm.
32:32Oh, I doubt she's going to get 600 euros for this.
32:36I mean, there's so many Waterloo prints flying about.
32:44Waterloo.
32:52Carol, he sounds a bit mad.
32:54I think we need to ask you a few questions, sir.
33:12Well, I never.
33:24Now, should I explain how you killed Elaine, or would you like to confess?
33:49Oh, okay.
33:54So, this is a Bulgarian umbrella, as you well know, Nick.
33:59Now, it's called a Bulgarian umbrella because it's how the Bulgarian dissident, Georgi Markov,
34:06was murdered in London in 1978.
34:09A tiny metal pellet was released from the tip here, containing a deadly amount of ricin.
34:17And, well, that amounted to a certain death.
34:21Elaine's body is being tested for ricin as we speak.
34:27This is how I see it.
34:28When you'd finished your link, you went off camera, and you accidentally dropped your umbrella and script.
34:37When you went to pick them up, you discreetly stabbed Elaine in the back of her leg.
34:42And, in the fuss with Judith, nobody noticed you doing it.
34:47In fact, I'm quite frustrated with myself that I was distracted by your very individual diversion tactic.
34:55Pardon?
34:57Extreme rudeness.
34:58So, how did you know?
35:13Well, it wasn't until I had a chance to speak to my friend Gloria that it all fell into place.
35:22Elaine complained of a mosquito bite on her leg, but there was no sound of mosquitoes in the footage at all.
35:29And then I saw the Waterloo Lithograph, and something triggered in my brain.
35:36Now, Georgie Markoff was poisoned on Waterloo Bridge.
35:41And, before he got ill, he complained that an insect had bit him.
35:49I put two and two together, and, well, I was right.
35:52You are very well-read, Mrs. White.
36:00I mean, how did you even get a hold of one of these? They are so rare.
36:04It was on the very first series of antique antics that I came across an elderly gentleman standing in a queue with an umbrella.
36:15Said he found it in his loft.
36:17Well, and you knew what it was straight away?
36:21Of course I did.
36:22I persuaded him to sell it to me right there and then.
36:26Bless him.
36:27He didn't know what it was, but, um, I did.
36:30And I never knew when it would come in so... useful.
36:39But I do not understand your motive.
36:42Why kill Elaine?
36:44She was no threat to you.
36:46I thought you were friends.
36:47Television can be such a cool business.
36:53I knew that Paul was producing a new series for the network.
36:57Yeah, but that was a spin-off.
36:58Your show wasn't under threat.
37:00Ah, you see, that's where you are wrong.
37:03My old friend in commissioning told me that my show was finishing after this series,
37:07and they were not planning on telling me till I shot the last one.
37:13So, okay, well, why Elaine and not David?
37:18Elaine told me last week that she was chosen, and it was all top secret.
37:22I mean, she was impossibly grand after all that.
37:25So I figured if she was gone, then they could only decommission my show,
37:29and I could continue as normal.
37:31You've just murdered a woman, and all you talk about is a TV show.
37:47Hiya, love. Are you going now? I thought you were leaving tomorrow.
38:11Jean, love, please forgive me, but I've booked a flight home.
38:15I just want my own bed.
38:16It's proper taking it out of me.
38:19I mean, Nick was never my favourite, but this.
38:22You turned out to be a right nasty piece of work.
38:24There's nothing to forget for. I absolutely don't blame you.
38:26I'm getting too bloody old for all this.
38:28Never. You are forever young.
38:30Come here.
38:30Oh, right. Give me a call when you get home, yeah?
38:36Come here. Lots of love, kid.
38:46Oh, hiya.
38:48How are you doing?
38:49Oh, I'll tell you all about it when we get to the pub.
38:52I don't know about you, but I am desperate for a drink.
38:55Oh, same here. Are you ready then, Dom?
38:57Oh, I can't make it tonight.
38:59Jeremy's asked me to help tidy up. The housekeeper's called in sick.
39:02Oh, that's a shame.
39:03Just you and me, then?
39:04Yeah, I suppose so.
39:06To be honest, I won't be there long. I am absolutely shattered.
39:10Right. See you then.
39:15Night, then.
39:17Oh, I'll call you tomorrow.
39:25Elaine.
39:25Elaine.
39:30So, what happens to the show now, then?
39:33I suppose I'll go back to London and try and reschedule.
39:36It's going to take a big rethink.
39:38Oh, I bet.
39:40I hope that means that it's not all over for David now.
39:43Oh, no, no, no.
39:44He's too popular. Don't worry about him.
39:47The show must go on, as they say.
39:49Oh.
39:52Jean.
39:52Oh.
39:53I've got something to tell you.
39:56Go on.
39:56Go on.
40:07Don?
40:09Don?
40:10Don, I didn't think you were coming.
40:11Can I get you a drink?
40:12Look, Jean.
40:13If you don't want this.
40:15What?
40:16I mean, you and me to be exclusive, then just tell me, eh?
40:21I'm a big boy.
40:22You're a grown woman.
40:23You can see whoever you want to see.
40:25But I just don't work like that.
40:27I need to know.
40:28What are you talking about?
40:29Well, I mean, Paul, I mean, there's clearly a spark between you both and...
40:36Eh?
40:36Well, you knew I wasn't coming tonight, so...
40:40Wow.
40:42I can't believe you've just actually said that.
40:45For your information, Paul, who I've known since university, by the way, has just told
40:53me that after years and years of trying, his wife, Julia, is six months pregnant.
41:00Jean, I forgot to show you the 12-week scan.
41:04I won't be a minute.
41:09Maybe you're not ready for this yet, Dom.
41:11I know, Georgina, cut you deep, but I would never do that to you.
41:17And I don't want to spend the rest of my life thinking that you think I would.
41:41I know, Georgina, cut you deep, but I don't know.
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