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Father Brown - Season 12 - Episode 05: The Cup of Calabria
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00:05Thank you for having me, thank you.
00:35Father Browne?
00:37Cardinal Papio.
00:44St. Mary's welcomed you. To what do we owe this...
00:48Vice City.
00:53Before I proceed, you must understand that this is an internal matter.
00:56The police are not to be involved.
00:58If the following information would become public,
01:02it would not only embarrass His Holiness,
01:04but undermine trust in the Church itself.
01:08Of course.
01:09You know of the Cup of Calabria?
01:11Unearthed in the 1600s.
01:14Believed to be made of the True Cross.
01:16One of the Vatican's most treasured possessions stolen.
01:20Three days ago.
01:22Oh, dear.
01:22Indeed.
01:23His Holiness promised the Grand Duchess of Luxembourg
01:26that he would use the Cup at Holy Communion during her state visit.
01:32Do you know who purloined it?
01:34We do.
01:36Hercule Flambeau?
01:38No.
01:39But it is apropos that you mention his name.
01:42You still have a relationship with Monsieur Flambeau.
01:47I consider myself his spiritual advisor.
01:52Then you will call on the thief to assist you.
01:58In what?
02:03Recovering the Cup of Calabria.
02:05Of course.
02:17.
02:24.
02:37People think it's just pulling on a rope,
02:40but there's so much more to it than that.
02:42It requires physical and mental discipline.
02:46If you pull at the wrong time, it causes pandemonium.
02:50Are you expecting someone, Father?
02:52No.
02:54You were saying?
02:55Bell ringing.
02:57I'm loving it.
02:59Well, I'm looking forward to hearing you ringing the changes, Mrs Divine.
03:03I'll get back.
03:11You summoned me.
03:14That's not a very good disguise.
03:23You're not in disguise, are you?
03:26You're drunk.
03:28Good detective work.
03:29Who is it, Father?
03:36Who's at the door?
03:37Just the paper boy.
03:38That's not our usual paper.
03:40Why didn't you take the rest of the day off, Mrs Divine?
03:42You deserve it.
03:44But I've only just started.
03:45What about the quarterlies?
03:46Well, they can wait till tomorrow.
03:49What's going on?
03:51I've just given you a day off with pay.
03:54I believe the correct response is, thank you, Father.
03:59Thank you, Father.
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04:23Thank you, Father.
04:25Thank you, Father.
04:27Thank you, Father.
04:30Been in a fight?
04:32The odd scrap with the jealous husband.
04:36What's going on, Hercule?
04:39I was about to ask you the same question.
04:41Your personal ad didn't give much away.
04:45How have you been since...
04:46I didn't come all this way for psychotherapy, Father.
04:49So please, tell me, why am I here?
04:57Father Vincent Lazarus, recently excommunicated.
05:01He stole the cup of Calabria from the Vatican.
05:05Naughty boy.
05:07And killed a guard when he made his escape.
05:10The Vatican have received a tip-off that he fled to England
05:14and seeks to sell the cup on the black market.
05:18And they've asked me to retrieve it.
05:20And how do you intend to do that?
05:22With your help, hopefully.
05:24Is that coming from you or them?
05:28Both.
05:29The Vatican would have happily seen me executed in Spain.
05:34And now they want my help.
05:36You got off fairly lightly, if memory serves.
05:39And what about you?
05:40Taking my confession one day,
05:43inviting me to break the seventh commandment the next.
05:47I must admit to some misgivings.
05:52After what you've been through,
05:54the last thing I want is to steer you from the path of redemption.
05:58Redemption?
06:03And this is a personal request from His Holiness.
06:09Tell the Pope
06:11I hope that I politely decline His gracious offer
06:15and give His Ring a kiss from me while you're at it.
06:17No hard fiddlings.
06:43If you don't mind my saying, you don't see him yourself.
06:47Regardless of whether or not you decide to help me,
06:50you should know that my first priority,
06:53whether you like it or not,
06:55will always be your soul.
06:58And I believe yours is in pain.
07:02You want to know how I've been since my father died,
07:06since my visit to your confessional?
07:09Let's just say you're right to have misgivings, Father.
07:12You don't want me on this mission.
07:14I'm not an asset.
07:15I'm a liability.
07:18So much for the healing power of confession.
07:20Confession's only the beginning.
07:23It doesn't mean anything if you don't make amends.
07:25My father died making amends.
07:27And you're wrong about one thing.
07:30I do want you on this mission.
07:33To be quite honest,
07:35I don't think I can do it without you.
07:37You need someone who knows how to use his fists.
07:41I need somebody who can think on their feet
07:44and act quickly.
07:48The clock is ticking.
07:50The Vatican wants the cup returned within the week.
07:53Why the rush?
07:54It's to be used at mass for the Grand Duchess of Luxembourg.
08:00The true cross does not belong in the hands of a murderer.
08:05You know that.
08:10Very well, Father.
08:12One last hurrah.
08:15For you.
08:20I understand.
08:22And where?
08:25Right.
08:26What time?
08:27I won't say anything to anyone.
08:28You're sure?
08:29Particularly Mrs Divine.
08:32Given her relationship with the Chief Inspector,
08:34he would put her in a very awkward position.
08:37Well, you could tell me what's going on.
08:46Flambo?
08:48Out of my hands, I'm afraid.
08:53According to my contact...
08:58A private auction was hastily arranged two days ago
09:01at the Cedermont Hotel.
09:02It's taking place this afternoon.
09:04Suspicious, given the timing.
09:07But not necessarily proof.
09:10One lot up for sale.
09:12Described as a religious antiquity.
09:15Ah.
09:16Dad.
09:29Hit it.
09:44It's alink.
09:45It's alink.
10:08There you go, mate.
10:32A friend of yours?
10:34She does seem vaguely familiar.
10:55Just me, Father.
10:57I forgot my purse.
11:01Father?
11:02Father?
11:02Lord?
11:34We can't take the cup while it's in full view.
11:37We'll have to wait until after the bidding.
11:39Agreed.
11:41Lazarus?
11:43Difficult to say.
11:48Can I see your invitations, please, gents?
11:50I'm afraid I left mine at home,
11:52and the father's here at my request to authenticate the object.
11:57You both need to leave.
11:58Is there some reason you object to authentication?
12:00The seller has assured me that this is the genuine article.
12:04Then you won't mind a second opinion.
12:09May I?
12:10Yeah.
12:28It's real.
12:30Thank you, father.
12:34Possessing the cup seems very important to you.
12:37May I ask why?
12:39Is it true what they say?
12:40That it has the power of healing?
12:42The church has made no official pronouncement.
12:46Of course it's true.
12:48Records growing back hundreds of years.
12:52Physical and spiritual salvation.
12:55It's power is in no doubt.
12:57Can you all take your seats, please?
12:59Bidding will begin in five minutes.
13:08So what was it doing in there?
13:10I don't know.
13:11Maybe Flambeau gave it to Father Brown the last time that he was here.
13:14Then why was he acting so suspiciously this morning?
13:17You know something, don't you?
13:19No.
13:21You'd normally be on this like a fly on...
13:23on jam toast, Brenda.
13:27Oh, right.
13:29He was here.
13:31I knew it.
13:33Why didn't you tell me?
13:34Well, Father Brown told me not to.
13:36Why?
13:37Because of your relationship with Sullivan.
13:38Why else?
13:40You remember what happened last time?
13:43Oh, no.
13:45You're right.
13:46This is a disaster.
13:47Why did you tell me?
13:48He just begged me to five seconds ago.
13:50That's before I'd fully taken stock of the situation.
13:53If Edgar finds out that I know and didn't tell him...
13:56You are not telling Sullivan.
13:58You could call off the wedding.
13:59It's divine!
14:01Please.
14:02Firstly, they'll be long gone by now.
14:04Sullivan will never find out.
14:05Secondly, do you really want to betray Father Brown?
14:11Of course not.
14:12Keep it to yourself, then.
14:17The Son of God, crucified on this very wood.
14:22His blood soaked into its grain,
14:25bestowing with it the power of the Holy Spirit.
14:27Power of healing.
14:29To whomsoever drinks from this cup.
14:35Bidding begins at £50,000.
14:39£50,000.
14:41Do I hear 51?
14:4251?
14:4352?
14:4552?
14:4753?
14:48What are you doing?
14:48£54,000.
14:49I've got to look the part.
14:50Do I hear a rate on £54,000?
14:52£55,000, thank you.
14:53£56,000.
14:56£57,000.
14:58£60,000.
15:02£61,000.
15:03£70,000.
15:05£50,000.
15:05Do I hear a raise on £70,000?
15:11Going once.
15:12Going twice.
15:15Sold.
15:17It's mine.
15:20Mine.
15:22Mine.
15:25No.
15:37He's dead.
15:39It's God's will.
15:43So it's this one,
15:44and this one,
15:46and...
15:47Yeah, those two.
15:50Mrs. Devine.
15:54You all right?
15:55You seem a bit out of sorts.
15:57Nothing.
15:58I'm just meeting Edgar for a late lunch.
16:00What?
16:01Oh, did we...
16:02I'm so sorry.
16:04I completely forgot.
16:04I'm buried in paperwork.
16:06Can we do it tomorrow?
16:07Of course.
16:10Yes?
16:12You're not upset?
16:14Not at all.
16:16Oh.
16:17Since you seem a little distracted.
16:21Is everything all right?
16:27Everything's fine.
16:31I'll see you after work,
16:33and we can talk about wedding plans
16:35over a...
16:37candlelit dinner.
16:39Sounds lovely.
16:53Mrs. Devine?
16:59Flambo's here.
17:00What?
17:01Where?
17:06Clearly this makes me the defecto enough.
17:09And the prime suspect.
17:11There's no sign of foul play.
17:12The man was clearly unwell.
17:14Shock must have killed him.
17:15Precisely.
17:16Either way,
17:17we will need to call the police.
17:20And the cup.
17:23I'll call the client now.
17:25Ask for instruction.
17:26Everybody please wait in the next room.
17:49Lazarus?
17:51Lazarus?
17:52Quite possibly.
17:54Sir.
17:55Who's Lazarus?
17:56We had a problem.
17:58You'll find him in the New Testament.
18:00The bitter past.
18:00John, chapter 11.
18:02And he that was dead came forth,
18:03bound hand and foot,
18:05with grave clothes.
18:07And who are you?
18:08Somebody's out there.
18:09Could be asking you the same question.
18:11But we're all strangers here.
18:13No need for names.
18:15My client has agreed to sell you the cup,
18:17but only at the final bidding price.
18:19£70,000?
18:21Correct.
18:25Well, make up your mind.
18:26I'll have to leave with a cup
18:27before the police get here.
18:30I accept.
18:32I'll need to telephone my solicitor
18:34and ask him to go to the bank
18:36to transfer the funds.
18:39So there's account details.
18:40Right.
18:42We haven't got much time.
18:55I can assure you, Giles,
18:57I haven't taken leave of my senses.
18:59Neither am I under duress.
19:02Now, do as I say.
19:09It's done.
19:10Now give it to me.
19:19It's a talor.
19:21Thief!
19:21Alas, someone got there before me.
19:23No one came in or out,
19:25at least not through the door.
19:26And no one went near it
19:27when we were in the room,
19:28apart from you.
19:29Is that why you covered it?
19:31So you could make the switch?
19:32What do you think I am, a magician?
19:34We need to search everyone.
19:36Where's the other bidder?
19:58There was no-one on the end
19:59of that telephone.
20:00One of those men is Lazarus.
20:05Valley service.
20:19I can't apologise too much.
20:21Oh, he's a hu zwischen John.
20:22Oh, come on.
20:37Wow, come on.
20:37For a evening,
20:42Oh, he's a hu-ju.
20:43Oh, he's a harsher.
20:44Oh, he's a kitschy.
20:45Oh, she's a harsher.
20:47Oh, my goodness.
21:24I only saw him for a second.
21:27Father Brown sent me away, wouldn't tell me nothing.
21:31Ah, that's strange.
21:33Flambeau's usually only too keen to involve you in his criminal adventures.
21:38Not this time.
21:40Whatever it was, it was top secret, or supposed to be.
21:46And I take it you have absolutely no idea where they've gone?
21:50Did you not just say what I said?
21:52If he shows up again, Brenda, do you telephone me at once.
22:18He's been shot.
22:19What?
22:20Lazarus.
22:22Why?
22:23Oh, because I let you into the auction.
22:28Where is he?
22:31Henry Wood.
22:33We need to telephone for an ambulance.
22:44He's dead.
22:48This man would still be alive if we hadn't...
22:51We didn't shoot him.
22:53He's dead.
22:54It's not far.
22:55I go to absolvo of omnibus censuris et peccaris in nomini Patris et filii spiritu saiti,
23:04indulgentium plenarium et remissionem
23:06omnium peccatorum
23:08tibi concedo, amen
23:16this is hopeless, there's nothing here
23:19I'm not ready to give up hope yet
23:21then you better start praying for divine intervention
23:23I'm more concerned about you at present
23:26me?
23:27you almost got us killed
23:29there was never any danger of that
23:31then why did you drive straight at that tractor
23:33what can I say, I'm a thrill seeker
23:35with a death wish
23:37I would never put you in harm's way
23:39and if I hadn't been in the car
23:45I assure you father
23:47I am not some sort of suicidal maniac
23:50you said yourself
23:51you'd become a liability
23:52what did you mean by that?
23:56I have no doubt
23:57that you are still grieving for your father
23:59I barely knew him
24:01which in some ways makes it worse
24:03we don't have time for this
24:04unless you admit to your pain
24:06you have no chance of healing
24:08I'm fine
24:24cosy
24:46Dame Lydia Adams.
24:49I knew I recognised her.
24:51She's a significant donor to the Vatican.
25:06May we come here?
25:08Whatever you have to say, you can say it here.
25:11We believe you have been the target of a confidence drink.
25:20Better come in.
25:25Do you have the invitation, Lady Lydia?
25:29It was left at my door.
25:32Have you any idea why you were chosen?
25:35Because I'm rich.
25:38I suspect it's more than that.
25:40They had to know that you'd take the bait.
25:42But you'd bid £70,000.
25:49My husband and daughter, they were killed in a car crash last year.
25:56I'm so sorry.
25:59Since then, there hasn't been a single day where I haven't wanted to end it all.
26:09Of course, I'd never do it.
26:12Spend the rest of eternity in hell rather than be reunited with my family.
26:17But the thoughts, they come.
26:23Especially at night.
26:25When the pain is most unbearable.
26:30But it was my hope, my prayer that drinking from the cup would finally heal my suffering.
26:38Did you talk about your pain to anyone from the Vatican?
26:43I took confession.
26:46Who was your confessor?
26:49I'm not sure.
26:51Her father, Lazarus?
26:53Yes.
26:54Yes, that was him.
26:57He's not responsible for all this.
27:00He was so kind.
27:02We don't have time for this.
27:04You said it was genuine.
27:06The cup.
27:07I believe it is, yes.
27:09Then maybe I'm just not worthy of its gifts.
27:13How would you know that?
27:15Unless you had already drunk from it.
27:31I found it on my doorstep when I got back from the auction.
27:36I don't understand.
27:38Why did he give it back?
27:40It was always his intention that you should have it.
27:43He only stole it because we showed up.
27:45Are you saying this was an honourable gesture?
27:48No.
27:50He wanted you to get caught so you would be disgraced and the Vatican embarrassed and they would never be
27:57able to accept a donation from you ever again.
28:02You have to leave.
28:07I am at St. Mary's.
28:09I am at St. Mary's and my door is always open.
28:10Father.
28:12Father.
28:29Father.
28:30Father.
28:30Lazarus, I presume. I'd be grateful
28:32if you kind of leave the cup behind before you go.
28:35You call the police.
28:39Mission accomplished, Father.
28:41In my regards to the Vatican.
28:52Don't move!
28:53I'm out!
28:54Warning, you!
28:56Frambois!
28:59Frambois!
29:03Frambois!
29:05Frambois!
29:07Frambois!
29:11Frambois!
29:11Frambois!
29:12This man is a murderer.
29:13The body on Hemley Road.
29:15Anonymous Tipwell said that Dame Lydia was in possession of an artefact.
29:18Stolen from the Vatican.
29:20An artefact?
29:40He that had been dead came forth bound feet and hands with winding bands, not grave clothes.
29:57Yes.
30:00This is Father...
30:00Do you have it?
30:03Yes.
30:04Thank the sense.
30:05Father Lazarus is in custody in Kembleford Police Station.
30:09I'll be there within the hour.
30:10Just one more thing.
30:12Earlier today, Father Lazarus quoted from the King James Bible, not our Douai Reims.
30:18Are you surprised he disregards our ways?
30:20I suppose not.
30:21But I just can't help thinking...
30:24Father, this is no time for your frivolous mystery-making.
30:27God the cup until I arrive.
30:43Father, where have you been?
30:46I think we have more important things to discuss.
30:50Oh!
30:51Did she tell you what she did, then?
30:54I'm so sorry, Father.
30:56You've done nothing wrong.
30:59Miss Palmer, would you take a seat, please?
31:08This is the cup of Calabria, made from the true cross.
31:13The what?
31:14The cross that was used to...
31:16Crucify our Lord and Saviour.
31:20Some people believe it has miraculous powers, and I can see why.
31:24His sacrifice, his forgiveness, his love, bled into the wood.
31:32It will be returning to the Vatican, where it belongs.
31:37But before that, I'd like you both to join me in St. Mary's.
31:47Hi.
31:49Your evidence.
31:51What brings you back to camp?
31:53You have in custody a man who belongs to us.
31:56I would like to speak with him.
32:03You have a visitor.
32:15What are you doing?
32:16Hey, hey, steady on.
32:17I do not know this man.
32:32Stand by us, Lord our God, and with the unfailing support of the Holy Cross, uphold us, who thou makest
32:41rejoice to do it honour.
32:44Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, your son.
32:51You had no pulse.
32:54I checked it myself.
32:56Come now, Father.
32:57You of all people should believe in resurrection.
33:06Father Lazarus.
33:07The name would appear appropriate, would it not?
33:11Miss Divine, Miss Palmer, perhaps you would wait in the presbytery.
33:14No, stay.
33:17What's going on, Father?
33:20The knife of Andronicus.
33:23This very blade, cut to pieces the flesh of a martyr almost 2,000 years ago.
33:31I've sharpened it since.
33:34Be seated.
33:36What kind of priest are you?
33:39Don't antagonise him, Brenda.
33:47You've been pulling the strings all alone.
33:51You executed your accomplice.
33:54Actually, I had my underling shoot him.
33:59You stole the cup while we were out of the room, whilst you were pretending to be dead.
34:06Bravo, Father.
34:08I must say, it's quite a thrill to bear witness to that probing mind at work.
34:14The great Father Brown.
34:17A name that's whispered at the Vatican in somewhat dubious tones.
34:21But I've always been an admirer.
34:24Why's that?
34:26You're a rebel.
34:27Like me.
34:29Only you've chosen to waste your intellect on solving puzzles.
34:33I've chosen to use mine to execute a moral crusade.
34:37Thievery, murder, a moral crusade.
34:40The church is rotten to its core.
34:43It needs gutting from the inside out.
34:45I've devoted my life to doing just that.
34:49You entered the priesthood solely with the purpose of plundering the church.
34:56I entered it to destroy the church.
35:00You don't think I believe any of this nonsense, do you?
35:07Then why come back for the curb?
35:10I'm not here to take it.
35:15You foiled my plan, Father.
35:20Did you think that was going to go unpunished?
35:24.
35:26.
35:30.
35:31.
35:35Where did you go?
35:39No!
35:43Run!
35:49Here.
35:57Now, where were we?
36:01Any news on Flambeau, sir?
36:03Nothing. Did he get any information from Father Brown?
36:05He said it was a private Vatican matter.
36:08Oh, speaking of the Vatican, a Cardinal Papillon came in,
36:12wanted to see our prisoner, but he just looked at his face and then... left.
36:18What in God's name is...
36:21Do those bells sound right to you?
36:24Now you mention it, sir, they do seem to be going a bit... mad.
36:29Sergeant?
36:32You will gain nothing by doing this.
36:35The commeliation of his holiness before the Duchess of Luxembourg will be ample reward.
36:44Care to say a prayer?
36:52Sorry to be a wet blanket.
36:54Step back.
36:56Drop the knife.
37:06Drop it.
37:08I think you'd better do as he says.
37:10Chief Inspector, Flambeau is innocent.
37:14This man is a murderer.
37:15Not now, Father.
37:17Drop it, Flambeau.
37:24Hercule.
37:29Chief Inspector, you are arresting the wrong man.
37:32Tell his holiness that this one's on his conscience.
37:41I'm right here for an ambulance.
37:46Water.
37:49Please don't die before I can arrest you, Flambeau.
37:52I think I might have to deny you that pleasure, Chief Inspector.
37:57Good job, Flambeau.
38:01Good job, Isabel.
38:03Father, if you're going to give me the last right, you'd better get up with it.
38:10What do you think you are doing?
38:12We owe him this much.
38:15Grasping at straws, Father.
38:17Be quiet.
38:18And drink.
38:30You were right.
38:32About me.
38:35I came back to tell you that.
38:39We know the answer, if I'm honest.
38:44I'd rather have a few more horrors.
39:11Visitor.
39:12Visitor.
39:14Visitor.
39:19I understand you're being transferred to Winchurch Prison.
39:23Here to say goodbye.
39:25I'm here to ask a question.
39:28It's a trick I learned from a yogi in India many years ago.
39:32He taught me how to slow my pulse to a few beats per minute.
39:37I'm sure Christ would approve.
39:39After all.
39:42What was he of not the consummate showman?
39:46That's not what I wanted to know.
39:50What you did.
39:52The years you spent in the seminary.
39:56The years.
39:57Working your way into the Vatican.
40:00To make that kind of sacrifice.
40:03You must hate the church very much.
40:07Why?
40:10That's a story for another time.
40:14It's dreadful we'll see each other again.
40:17I wouldn't be so sure of that.
40:20I'm sorry about Flambeau, by the way.
40:24It was meant to be you.
40:27I'm aware of that.
40:30In retrospect, I'm glad I didn't kill you.
40:33It's so hard to find a worthy adversary.
40:39I have no interest in being your adversary.
40:44You have no choice.
40:48The game has already begun.
41:11All right.
41:12You've got ten minutes, Father.
41:15Thank you, Sarge.
41:18Come to help me escape?
41:21No.
41:24How are you feeling?
41:26I shouldn't be here.
41:28That wound was fatal.
41:30Apparently not.
41:31You don't honestly believe it was the cup?
41:33You will never know.
41:35But it looked like a miracle to me.
41:39You didn't answer my question.
41:42I feel grateful.
41:49Hold on.
41:50Hang on a minute.
41:50You can't just walk in here.
41:52Extradition papers.
41:54Uncuff him.
41:55You'd better speak to the chief inspector.
41:57Then fetch him.
41:59Fetch!
42:03Are you taking me into custody?
42:05Temporarily.
42:06Then you will be free to go.
42:08However, the Vatican has a proposition for you.
42:13Our days of doing business are over.
42:15Perhaps you should listen first.
42:17Mm-hmm.
42:19It transpires that Father Lazarus stole a great many things from the church over a great many years.
42:24In light of this, the Vatican has founded the Reclamations Department, tasked with retrieving these items, as well as many
42:31others which rightfully belong to us.
42:34But we lack the necessary expertise, huh?
42:42Are you offering me a job?
42:45Unofficially, you understand, huh?
42:47You will be paid handsomely for every item you reclaim.
42:50Though, of course, the true reward will be in doing God's work.
42:59I've stolen from you my whole life.
43:00Why should you trust me any more than Lazarus?
43:03You have been personally vouched for as a man of good character.
43:08And I have seen it for myself.
43:11Sounds like a lifetime of hurrahs to me.
43:15And only the good cause.
43:21When do I start?
43:25Down to your shirt!
43:32Where is he?
43:57All right.
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