Episode 16 of Prisoner Cell Block H.
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00:00Well, back to tonight now. We go to the latest prison in Prisoner Cell Block H.
00:07Well, what do you reckon, Frankie? Will we give it a go?
00:11Yeah. Whoever lives here is either lazy or can't get about too good.
00:17Let's give it a burl.
00:30Yes?
00:41Hello. I'm Sister Marie, and this is Sister Freda.
00:45We've been sent from our convent to call on those people who will are in need of a bit of a chat and some company.
00:51Do you realise you're the first visitors I've had in about two months?
00:54You, um, don't have a family?
00:57Yes, but I'm lucky to see them once a year.
01:00But surely the neighbours pop in now and then.
01:03People don't want to spend the time these days. Once you're old, you've forgotten.
01:07Oh, but I'm so rude. Please, do come in, sisters. I'll make a cup of tea.
01:16Ah.
01:40Sit down, sisters.
01:42Oh, no, let me make it. You just tell me where everything is.
01:45If you insist, the kitchen's through there, sister.
01:48It's all on the bench, the caddy marked tea.
01:51You just take it easy.
01:53Yeah, sit down. It's all part of the service.
01:57Do you, um, do you do this sort of work all the time?
02:00Oh, yeah, it's part of the vows we took.
02:03It's a full-time job looking after those people who are in need of comfort and help.
02:07You must be very busy.
02:08Yeah, it keeps you on the go.
02:10It must be very hard for you keeping this place going and getting to the shops.
02:14And the bank?
02:15Oh, I manage. I don't need much.
02:17And what's in the bank stays there.
02:20You see, I, um, I'll keep a little money hidden here in the house for anything unexpected that might pop up.
02:26Oh, that's handy.
02:27Yes. I don't think I'm taking any chances, really. It's not much. Just saves a trip.
02:32Oh, and I don't like banks anyway.
02:34They always make you feel you're taking someone else's money.
02:37Here we are.
02:38Sister?
02:40Milk and sugar?
02:49Ooh!
02:51What have you found this time, Lizzie?
02:53Bee!
02:54Look at that!
02:55Well, so what? It's a medical book, isn't it?
02:57What is it?
02:59You keep away, Karen!
03:01Oh, what's the old cow fussed about now?
03:03She's found us of a man, girls.
03:05She's been here so long she's forgotten what they look like.
03:07That's not funny. It shouldn't be in this book. It's got nothing to do with disease.
03:11I know some girls that tell you different.
03:13You should be torn out.
03:15I'll stick him on my wall any time you like.
03:17Listen, while we're on the subject...
03:19Yes?
03:20Well, uh, Marilyn and Eddie.
03:23I told you I wasn't interested.
03:25I just want you to think about it.
03:26I don't have to think about it. I am not turning over my shop to some kid electrician who's got the sack and who's tied up for the con.
03:32Marilyn's a good kid.
03:33I know, I know. It's nothing against her personally. It's just the principle of the thing.
03:37What bloody principle?
03:39Never trust a con or their boyfriend.
03:41Well, whose side are you on? You're a con.
03:43That's beside the point.
03:45That is exactly the point.
03:47Get your hands off me, Bea Smither, or I'll flatten you.
03:49Smith!
03:51Oh, just admiring the cut of Ferguson's dress, Vera.
03:53Suits her.
03:55Baggy. Get back to your work.
03:57Travers, outside.
04:04You creep.
04:11I just want to warn you to watch your step, Travers.
04:14I'll be keeping my eye on you even more now that I know what game you're playing.
04:17What are you talking about?
04:19You and your Dr. Miller.
04:21The Governor may see fit to forget the whole thing, but as far as I'm concerned, it doesn't rest there.
04:25Of course not.
04:27You think you're pretty clever.
04:29But I know your sort, Travers.
04:31Carry on like you're quite the little lady.
04:33But I know what you're up to.
04:35I know the way you operate.
04:37Using your body to get what you want.
04:39Not much better than a whore, really.
04:41You'd do anything for a soft ride in this place.
04:43Even let an animal like Frankie Doyle have her way with you.
04:47I'm surprised she didn't take you with her.
04:49Yes, Travers.
05:02When I was your age, I worked as a milliner's assistant for old Mrs. Branscombe.
05:06She was very strict, but she was fair.
05:09What's a milliner, Miss McBride?
05:11We made lovely hats.
05:13Everyone wore hats in those days.
05:15Now it's all blue jeans and leather things, isn't it?
05:18Yes, um...
05:20Why didn't you ever get married?
05:22Oh, that's a long story.
05:25There was a man, but you wouldn't want to hear about that, sister.
05:28Oh, yes, I would.
05:30Didn't we?
05:31Yeah.
05:32He was killed in the war.
05:34Fighting the Japs?
05:36Oh, dear. The first war.
05:38I'll just take these things out into the kitchen.
05:42Frankie!
05:44Right, we bash the old girl straight off,
05:46grab the money she's got stashed away and clear out now.
05:48No!
05:49That was the whole idea. You keep stopping me.
05:51We don't even know where the money is.
05:52We'll find it.
05:53Just wait.
05:54I'm sick of sitting around. It's not getting us anywhere.
05:57I don't want you to hurt her.
05:59Thank you, Doreen.
06:00Just don't touch her, that's all.
06:01I've been watching you.
06:02I think you've been in these bloody clothes too long.
06:04You're getting soft in the head.
06:05Oh, please, Frankie.
06:06Well, I've, uh...
06:08I've had a wonderful afternoon.
06:10It's been such a joy having the two of you here.
06:13This old house is so empty all the time.
06:15It's just been lovely.
06:16We've had a good time too, Miss McBride.
06:19If only you could stay longer.
06:21But I know you have to be getting back.
06:23Yes.
06:24You know, I, uh...
06:26I had the silliest idea out in the kitchen.
06:28I thought, wouldn't it be nice if the two of you could...
06:32Oh, I'm being silly.
06:33What?
06:34I thought, wouldn't it be nice if you could stay here for a little while with me?
06:39Ah, stay here?
06:40Yes.
06:41I know I'm a silly old woman.
06:43It's just not done, is it?
06:45I reckon we could do it.
06:47Oh, only this once.
06:49And not for long, though.
06:51It's been done before in the line of duty, hasn't it, sister?
06:54Yeah.
06:55Oh, that's wonderful.
06:58And I promise you, you won't have to worry about a thing.
07:03Oh.
07:26You asleep, Marilyn?
07:28Are you kidding?
07:30Oh.
07:31Look, kid, I'm sorry I couldn't swing it for you and Eddie.
07:35It's not your fault. You did your best.
07:38I can hardly blame her, really. She doesn't know me or Eddie.
07:41I know. That should be good enough.
07:43Sure would have been something to look forward to, running our own little milk bar down by the beach.
07:48Eddie's been so down lately, not being able to find a job.
07:56What are you doing?
07:57Bringing someone to their senses.
08:06I'm going to do this to you every night in here.
08:08You understand? Every bloody night.
08:10Until you speak to Marilyn's Eddie.
08:12And if you don't like him, you can keep your damn shop.
08:15But just talk to him once. That's all I ask.
08:18And I'll even stop complaining about your god-awful snoring.
08:21All right? Is it a deal?
08:27Sam!
08:28Oh, Jesus.
08:33It's in the bag.
08:34You sure made one heck of a promise.
08:37Yeah.
08:54Miss Brooks?
08:55Miss Vernon?
08:57Has the governor spoken to you yet?
08:59Yes.
09:00She told me my parole had been agreed to, thanks to you.
09:03Did she also tell you that I'd be your probation officer?
09:06Yes, that too.
09:08I never would have believed anyone could be so lucky, Miss Vernon, to be given another chance like this.
09:13I'm so grateful to you.
09:15Meg Jackson and the governor had something to do with it.
09:17Oh, yes, I know. I shan't forget that.
09:19Well, I'd also like to tell you that I found you a two-bedroom flat for you and your granddaughter.
09:24A very small flat, nothing palatial.
09:27And I spoke to your daughter and son-in-law about everything.
09:30And I think they'll come round, given time.
09:33I hope so.
09:34Your son-in-law even offered to lend a hand financially.
09:38So the signs are there.
09:40What can I say except thank you?
09:42Well, the only thanks that we need, Mum, is for you to make sure that it works.
09:47Don't you worry about that.
09:50Oh, Miss Vernon, you've been so helpful to me.
09:54I wondered if there was anything you could do for Lynne, Lynne Warner.
09:58Oh, well, I can't do anything until after a trial.
10:02But you never know. I'll see.
10:10And how are you today, Mrs. Travers?
10:12Fine, thanks.
10:13Good.
10:16Now, I've had a word with your neighbours.
10:19And one of them says that she did overhear you and your husband quarrelling quite often.
10:23And she also says that she saw your husband coming home drunk a couple of times.
10:28Fall down drunk.
10:29Is that true?
10:30Yes.
10:31Well, you said he drank. I didn't realise...
10:33Yes, all right. It's true. He got very drunk.
10:36Mrs. Travers, I know this is upsetting.
10:39You make that perfectly clear.
10:41I am working for you.
10:44I'm sorry.
10:46Now, what was the name of your doctor?
10:49What doctor?
10:50Your family doctor?
10:52Dr. Barrett.
10:53His first name?
10:55Albert. Why?
10:58Did you ever go and see this doctor after any of these fights with your husband?
11:01No, I... I don't think so.
11:05You think I'm lying, don't you?
11:08Or it may just have slipped your memory.
11:11Now, I haven't been able to locate the Campbell woman as yet.
11:15It appears that she's away at the moment, holidaying somewhere in Queensland.
11:18I'm told she'll be back soon.
11:22Mrs. Travers, the more I go into this, the less I understand it.
11:27What?
11:28Well, why did you stay with your husband?
11:30You're an intelligent woman. You have a profession.
11:33You're quite capable of supporting yourself. Why did you go on putting up with it?
11:38We were married, Mr. Wilson.
11:42How about Karen getting another visit from that lawyer?
11:45A waste of her time and her money.
11:47You reckon she'll appeal?
11:48Well, I can't see how. She's as guilty as I am.
11:51Guilty as hell.
11:52Thank you, Judge Ferguson.
11:55Oh, look, Bea, it's Eddie. He's here.
11:58Oh.
12:00Come on, Monty. A deal's a deal.
12:03Visitor for you, Mason.
12:05Eddie, this is Monica. Monica, this is Eddie.
12:07G'day.
12:08I said a visitor for Mason. One visitor per prisoner, no more.
12:11Ah, come off it. There's no such regulation. And you know it.
12:14You heard me, Smith.
12:16One visitor per prisoner. Right.
12:21Come on, you.
12:22Hey.
12:23Hey, what's going on?
12:24There you are. One visitor, one prisoner. Right.
12:29Bea.
12:30Look, you're going to be out of here soon. At the moment, it's more important that Eddie and Monty get to know each other.
12:34You want that shot, don't you?
12:36Oh, yeah.
12:37Hey, what's this all about, anyway?
12:38Come over here and sit down.
12:40Okay, what the hell's going on?
12:42Bea thinks a lot of you.
12:44Yeah, and I think a lot of Bea. What's that got to do with you?
12:46Oh. Oh. Oh.
12:50This place is going crazy.
12:52Yeah, no more than usual.
12:54Tell us about yourself, Eddie.
12:56What?
12:57You're an electrician, weren't you?
12:59I still am. Why?
13:01Marilyn says you haven't got a job.
13:03Yeah, well, I'm not the only one.
13:05But I'll be back on my feet soon. Don't you worry about that.
13:08That's good. I like a bloke who can bounce back after a hard knock.
13:11Look, I don't give a stuff what you like.
13:13I want to know what I'm doing sitting here with you instead of Marilyn.
13:16Because it might be worth your while, that's why.
13:18Ah. Well, that explains everything, doesn't it?
13:21Well, you've got guts, I'll give you that.
13:23I've crippled a couple of blokes who've been a lot less polite than you, Sonny Jim.
13:27Great.
13:29How would you, uh, like to run my milk bar?
13:35Come again?
13:36I've got a shop right on the beach.
13:38How would you and Marilyn like to look after it for a while while I'm in here?
13:41You're putting me on.
13:43Keys with an agent.
13:44All you've got to do is make sure you put away ten percent of the profits each week from me.
13:48That's the only catch.
13:49Otherwise, it won't cost you a cent.
13:51There's even a couple of rooms out the back and a garden.
13:54Now that I've met you, I reckon I can trust you.
13:58Do you?
13:59I suppose this is Bea's idea of a joke, is it?
14:01It's my idea of a good offer.
14:03You must think I came down in the last bloody shower.
14:05Do you want it or not?
14:06Look, I came out here to see Marilyn.
14:07You've wasted my time with some cock and bull story.
14:09I suppose you think it's a big joke.
14:10I suppose you think it's funny.
14:11If it is, the joke's on me, Squirt.
14:14Oh, what's happening, Bea? Something's going wrong.
14:16You're doing it for a bloody stupid doctor of census.
14:18Oh, forget it. He's a bloody idiot.
14:20There's no way I'm turning my shop over to that bloody idiot.
14:23He's a fool.
14:24Oh, no.
14:25Same as for you, madam.
14:29Page 43, Doc.
14:31I should have been dead ten years ago.
14:34Talk about giving a girl a fright.
14:36Dizzy, this is all about prostate cancer.
14:39Oh, well, perhaps it's page 53.
14:42Anyway, that's what it says.
14:44I've got cancer. I've got all the symptoms.
14:47That's what I've got, symptoms.
14:48What symptoms?
14:49A lump.
14:51All right, strip off and I'll take a look at you.
14:53Take my clothes off.
14:54How many of her breast cancer through your clothes?
14:56Who said it was anything to do with that sort of cancer?
14:59Look, it's me elbow.
15:01Have a look at the lump.
15:02Dizzy, come in.
15:05I'm sorry, Doctor. Shall I come back later?
15:07It's quite all right.
15:08Miss Birdsworth was just leaving.
15:10Lizzie, do us both a favour.
15:12Stop reading the book.
15:14Damn doctors.
15:15Think they know everything.
15:16Wouldn't know the difference between cancer and a gallstone.
15:20But I know.
15:21And I'll prove it to you.
15:25Another satisfied customer?
15:27What can I do for you?
15:29Oh, I thought that you might just like to know that I've decided to reopen Karen Travers' case.
15:34Yes, I know. She told me.
15:35She's an interesting woman.
15:37Yes, she is.
15:38She's still a little unsure about what she's doing.
15:41It's not easy for her.
15:43But we're getting there.
15:45Good.
15:46How can you be so stupid?
15:48Look, how was I to know that what she was offering was a real thing?
15:51We had a chance to be set up for life and you blew it.
15:54Yeah, well, why didn't you let me in on it, eh?
15:55I mean, haven't I got a say in what happens to us?
15:57Oh, it all happened so fast.
15:58Anyway, I thought you'd be pleased you haven't got a job or anything.
16:01Look, I'm not taking charity from anyone.
16:03I'm not having that woman standing over me cracking the whip.
16:05I mean, who does she think she is?
16:06She was trying to help us out.
16:08I'm not taking that kind of help from anyone.
16:09I am a qualified electrician, not a bloody shopkeeper.
16:14Eddie!
16:22Turn that thing off.
16:24Oh, drop off.
16:25I can't concentrate with that racket.
16:27Well, it's not bothering anyone else.
16:29It's bothering me.
16:30Stip, you've caused enough trouble for one day.
16:32What's that supposed to mean?
16:33Leave her alone. It's not her fault.
16:35You're too damn right it's not my fault.
16:37Like bloody hell, you didn't want to talk to him and you did your best to get his back up.
16:40Bulldust!
16:41I made him a bloody good offer.
16:42It's not my fault if he's a moron.
16:43He is not a moron.
16:44Oh, he wouldn't know a bee from a bull's foot.
16:46Oh, listen to the great judge of character.
16:48Oh, would you please be quiet?
16:49I'm trying to watch this program.
16:50Yes.
16:51Oh, shut up.
16:52All you do is fight, fight, fight all the time.
16:54Are you playing cards, Ferguson?
16:57Any trouble in here?
16:58Travers, turn that television set down.
17:00I can hardly hear myself think.
17:02Well, we're still fighting over Mason's electrician, are we?
17:05No one's fighting, Miss Bennet.
17:07Don't lie to me.
17:08Half the prison can hear you.
17:10Birdsworth, didn't I confiscate that book and return it to Dr. Miller?
17:13It's not Dr. Miller's.
17:14It comes from the library.
17:15And Mrs. Jackson has it.
17:17Touche, Miss Bennet.
17:19You think so, Travers?
17:21You and Mason get yourselves outside.
17:23I've got a few extra duties for you two.
17:25We might be able to get a bit of peace and quiet with you two out of the way for a while.
17:48No cries of innocence this time, eh, Warner?
17:54Get back to your work.
17:55We're not even halfway there yet.
18:01If it hadn't been for Vera outside this morning, we could have had a proper talk to Eddie.
18:05Yeah, it's all her fault.
18:07I sure told her off about me book, didn't I, Bea?
18:10Yeah, and what did she do?
18:11Take it out on Karen and Marilyn.
18:13Yeah, well, I've had nothing but trouble from her ever since I came in here.
18:16Yeah, well, this time she's gone too far.
18:19What you gonna do, Bea?
18:21I'll think of something.
18:22We'll fix vinegar tits wagon butt good.
18:26Oh, anything we can do for you, Mrs. Jackson?
18:28Everything all right in here?
18:30Yeah, fine.
18:33Where have you been?
18:35The governor.
18:36Oh, you're among friends now, love.
18:39Listen, why not start off on the right foot and give us a hand with something?
18:43No, I don't think so.
18:45We're gonna fix old vinegar tits.
18:47No, I couldn't. Look, please, just leave me alone.
18:49You won't be walking out of the place this time, love.
18:51If we don't fix her, you're gonna have to live with her too.
19:05Hello, my dear Vera.
19:10What is it?
19:11What's going on?
19:12The women are up to something. I can feel it. They're certainly not happy.
19:14Oh, it's because I had to discipline those two, that's why.
19:16What for?
19:17They were making trouble with the other women. Almost started a brawl.
19:20Mason and Travers?
19:22Yes, Mason's boyfriend was in earlier and there's been nothing but trouble ever since.
19:25Why?
19:26How should I know?
19:27Who understands these animals?
19:29I just try and control them.
19:32The other day I caught Travers trying to seduce Dr. Miller and Davidson refused to take any action.
19:37You reported it?
19:38Of course I reported it.
19:40What was I supposed to do?
19:41I mean, you know what we're up against in here.
19:44Yes, I think I do.
19:45If I was governor of this place, Anderson and Doyle would still be here for one thing.
19:50Would they?
19:51Yes, they'd never have got near that fence. Security would have been too tight.
19:56You won't be happy until they bring back the rack and the thumbscrews, will you, Vera?
20:15Frankie!
20:16What?
20:17Have you forgotten who you're supposed to be?
20:19Fat chance with you carrying on like something out of The Sound of Bloody Music.
20:22Yeah, well, you're going to blow the whole thing if you're not careful.
20:24Suits me. This is as bad as being back inside.
20:27Must be crazy. We should have bashed the old duck straight off and shot through.
20:30If you want to go, then go. But I'm staying here.
20:33I like it and I like her.
20:36If I say we're going, we're going together. Remember, I give the orders around here.
20:39But this is better than being on the run all the time. We're safe here, aren't we?
20:42No one would ever think of looking for us here.
20:44Might as well be buried alive.
20:46Oh, come on, Frankie. It's only for a couple of weeks. It can't hurt.
20:49And I don't reckon we could have found a better place.
20:52That's your story. Old McBride gives me the creeps.
20:55Can I get you anything, sisters? So nice to have you here. So kind.
20:59Yeah, she's only being nice.
21:01I don't trust her. She's always sneaking up on people.
21:04She's not as dumb as she makes out.
21:06And how long have we got to stay in these things? It's driving me mad. I feel like a bloody clothes bus.
21:10Yeah, well, it was your idea, remember?
21:12Sisters.
21:14Oh, sisters, you'll really have to come out and have a look at the garden.
21:17The passion fruit's gone mad. I'll have to give some to the neighbours.
21:20Maybe later. We're not really the outdoor type.
21:23Oh.
21:25Well.
21:27Six o'clock.
21:29I think it's time for a sherry.
21:31I don't suppose I could tempt you to join me? Just the one?
21:37Well, wasn't really allowed at the convent, but seeing as it's a type of wine,
21:41I don't suppose the good Lord would take offence to you, sister?
21:44Not if we had just the one.
21:46Good. I was sure it would be all right.
21:56Oh!
21:58What is it, Monty?
22:00I don't know. Well, where does it hurt?
22:03I think it's my appendix.
22:07Get up, Ferguson!
22:08She's sick. She needs a doctor.
22:10What's wrong with her? You go and have your shower, love. I'll look after her.
22:13I think it's my appendix.
22:15If it was the pain, it'd be on the other side. It always starts on the left side.
22:19Now get up, Ferguson. You're not fooling anyone.
22:22I'm sick, Miss Bennet.
22:24I gave you an order. Get out of bed!
22:29What's going on?
22:30The time you had a taste of your own medicine, Vera.
22:33Don't try anything.
22:35Smith, Ferguson, if either of you do a thing, he'll wish you hadn't been born.
22:39I'm in here for life.
22:41Remember?
22:43I've got nothing to lose.
22:48Monica thinks she's got appendicitis.
22:50She's lying in bed in agony and can't get up, and Vera won't get help.
22:53Mrs. Jackson! Mrs. Jackson, come quick!
22:56Vera's gone crazy and she's bashing Monty up. We can't stop her!
22:59Great! Come on!
23:05They're coming.
23:06Don't kill her! No, I'm sorry, Monty.
23:12She hit her, Mrs. Jackson. I tried to stop her, but she just went crazy and laid her out.
23:16She's gone mad, I tell you. Crazy!
23:19Vera!
23:29Look, I told her I was crook and I need to see a doctor.
23:32She calls me a liar and tells me to get up.
23:34Well, I couldn't at the time because I was in such pain.
23:36So she just flies off at me, gives me a backhander.
23:40Just did it out of spite, I reckon, and I got witnesses.
23:43You asked B. Smith for Lizzie Birdsworth.
23:45Dr. Miller says there's nothing the matter with you. How do you explain the pain?
23:49I thought it was my appendix.
23:51Could have been bad wind.
23:53Or bad indigestion. The food around here would see to that.
23:56But something ought to be done about that badger before she kills someone.
23:59She's off her brain. That'll do, Ferguson.
24:01Wait outside. Yes, Mrs. Davidson.
24:07Have you ever seen Vera strike a prisoner? No.
24:11Do you think she's harsh with them?
24:13At times.
24:15But you know her views on discipline. Yes.
24:18Just the same. I think they've set her up.
24:21Probably. Proving it will be another matter, though.
24:24Hmm.
24:27Oh, you've had the dick rat-trap, Fages.
24:30I reckon you can kiss that pension of yours goodbye, Vera.
24:33As if anyone's going to take your word against mine.
24:35As soon as this gets sorted out, your lives won't be worth living.
24:38Did you hear that, Mrs. Jackson? More threats of violence.
24:42Shut up, Lizzie. Mrs. Davidson wants to see you.
24:46You can report to the laundry, Ferguson.
24:50Do you think you're going to get away with this?
24:52Away with what, Mrs. Jackson?
24:54This sort of stunt isn't going to help anyone. Least of all you.
24:57We're telling the truth. Everyone knows what she's like.
25:00It's a wonder she hasn't bashed someone before this.
25:05Now, is there anything in your book about sprained wrists?
25:08LAUGHTER
25:11Shh.
25:14You're not taking this accusation seriously.
25:17You're not taking this accusation seriously.
25:19Vera, you know that I have to.
25:21With my record of service, do you really think I'd jeopardise that
25:24by lashing out at one of those women?
25:26It doesn't matter what I think. I can't just ignore it.
25:29The women have rights too, you know.
25:31Oh, yes. The women have rights.
25:33The right to do what they damn well please and the right to get away with it.
25:36If I was in charge here, I'd show them who had the whip hand, I'd...
25:42I'm well aware of your views, Miss Bennett.
25:45However, no officer is permitted to lay a hand on a prisoner
25:48unless in self-defence. Did you strike Ferguson in self-defence?
25:51Will you tell her? Did you see me strike her?
25:53No, but you were standing over her.
25:55I was standing? Thank you very much, Mrs Jackson.
25:58I think perhaps a couple of days after we get to the bottom of this.
26:01But that's an admission of guilt.
26:03If you remain on duty, it will only make matters worse.
26:06It'll be doubly difficult to get at the truth.
26:08I've told you the truth. I refuse.
26:11I'm not asking you, Miss Bennett.
26:14I'm ordering you.
26:23Well, I can't say I'm surprised. Vera's always looking for trouble.
26:26Monica says they'll have to kick her out.
26:28Yes, but what they have to do and what they do do are sometimes two different things.
26:33Oh, there's my granddaughter. Excuse me, Lynne.
26:38Hello, Mum. Hello.
26:40Hello, Lynne. Hi.
26:43How did you know my name the other day?
26:45Meg Jackson told me.
26:48Look, if there's any time that you feel like...
26:51like talking with someone...
26:53Talk? What about?
26:55Anything that's bothering you.
26:57Sometimes it helps.
26:59Do you think so?
27:02Have you got a lawyer? No. Does it matter?
27:07Well, I'll be here tomorrow to meet you when they let you out.
27:10Oh, you make me sound like a wild animal.
27:12Oh, Grandma, you know what I mean.
27:14So exciting. Yes.
27:16But, well, I've got my share of butterflies, too.
27:18Why?
27:20Well, it's almost like starting a new family all over again.
27:23Oh, Grandma, we'll do all right. I know we will.
27:26Tell me about our flat. I've told you already.
27:29Well, tell me again.
27:31My first ever visitor.
27:33The kid with foot-and-mouth disease.
27:35Knew it was too good to be true.
27:37Cut it out, Bea. Look, I'm here to say I'm sorry.
27:39Yeah, well, you should be saying that to Marilyn.
27:41I don't have to put up with you.
27:43I didn't do too good, did I?
27:45Oh, you might say that.
27:47Well, look, I've been thinking.
27:49And now that I know what's-her-name Monica's telling the truth...
27:52well, Marilyn really wants that shop...
27:54and it mightn't be such a bad idea if...
27:56if we could just...
27:59if Monica would give us another chance.
28:01Your middle name is Mud.
28:03Well, I said I was sorry.
28:05Couldn't you just talk to her and tell her how bad I feel?
28:07Have you ever tried talking to a runaway truck?
28:09Look, I know I'm asking a lot, but...
28:11if anyone can talk around you can...
28:14well, I'd really appreciate it.
28:16And not just for my sake, either.
28:19Oh, all right.
28:21And not just for your sake.
28:23And not just for your sake.
28:28Thanks, Bea.
28:30We both need our heads read.
28:32You must be out of your bloody minds.
28:34Oh, please, Monty.
28:36I already said no.
28:38Now, come on, Monty. Let bygones be bygones.
28:40I'm not forgetting what he said.
28:42He's already apologised. What do you want him to do? Kiss your feet?
28:44Well, it wouldn't do him much good if he did...
28:46because I've already made up my mind.
28:48Go on, Monty. Give us another chance.
28:50Well, he didn't mean to be like that.
28:52It was a shock to him, that's all.
28:54Yeah, well, it was a shock to me, too, I can tell you.
28:56Came close to necking him, the little runt.
28:58Let him have the shot.
29:00No! It can stay empty for all I care.
29:02And what about your 10%? You going to let that go down the drain?
29:04You're cutting off your nose to spite your face.
29:06Who needs it?
29:10All right.
29:12If you don't let him have the shot...
29:14I'm going to tell the Governor you set Vera up.
29:16What? Shut up.
29:18You wouldn't dare.
29:20Wouldn't I?
29:22I'll tell her it was all your idea.
29:24Yeah, well, you'd be up to your neck in a toe.
29:26If I dob you in, I get off light.
29:28It's your neck.
29:32All right, all right.
29:34She can have the shot.
29:36But it's got nothing to do with that.
29:38I just happen to think you're OK...
29:40and I'm willing to forget the past.
29:42If he's worth going to all this trouble...
29:44I reckon he must be worth something.
29:46Thanks, Marty.
29:48Will you just remember that 10%...
29:50or I'll break your backs.
29:58Vera.
30:00Vera, it's only a temporary measure, I'm sure.
30:02Just for a day or two until we find out.
30:04Well, according to you, Mrs Jackson, I was standing over, Ferguson.
30:06It seems to me you've already made up your mind.
30:08Just stated the facts.
30:10It's hard to know what to believe.
30:12Well, why can't you believe me?
30:14We've been working here together for years.
30:16You take their side.
30:20You know how much this job means to me.
30:36I have been here before, you know...
30:38to see one of the prisoners, Karen Travers.
30:40I'm her lawyer, Stephen Wilson.
30:42Excuse me, Mr Wilson.
30:44Yes.
30:46I'm sorry, I couldn't help it overhearing.
30:48I'm Jean Vernon, the regional services officer.
30:50Welfare.
30:52Well, how do you do?
30:54I heard you say you were going to see one of the prisoners.
30:56Yes, that's right, and I'm quite late.
30:58If you'll excuse me.
31:00Oh, I won't keep you a minute.
31:02I just want to tell you about a girl here called Lynn Warner.
31:04She's on remand at the moment and could do with some legal advice.
31:06Miss Vernon, look, I really am very busy.
31:08I'm sure if she had a good lawyer...
31:10she could get off with a pretty light sentence.
31:12She's had a couple of bad breaks, that's all.
31:14Well, I'm sure the courts will look after her.
31:16Excuse me.
31:18The girl needs some help, Mr Wilson.
31:20Five minutes of your time.
31:22Miss Vernon, doesn't your organization have its own lawyers...
31:24to look after these cases?
31:26Certainly.
31:28But you could ease the girl's mind today.
31:30I thought you were in the helping profession.
31:32Or is it just property conveyancing...
31:34and legalizing tax evasions as far as you're concerned?
31:36You have a very unusual manner, Miss Vernon.
31:38I hope that you'll have more success with the women in this prison...
31:40than you're likely to have with me.
31:54Are you going now, Mum?
31:56Soon, dear.
31:58I wonder who'll take care of these.
32:02But it won't be like the last time.
32:04I missed it all.
32:06Even this cell.
32:08So much.
32:10You have no idea how much.
32:12Oh, Mum.
32:16Now, now, dear.
32:18You'll be all right.
32:20I want you to be happy.
32:22I want so much for you to be happy.
32:24You're still young.
32:26You've got plenty of time to start over again.
32:28If I can be given another chance at my age...
32:30there's nothing you can't do...
32:32when they let you out of here.
32:34It's taken me 15 years, Lynne.
32:36But maybe this time I'll do better.
32:46Jean?
32:48There's a gentleman here to see you.
32:52Mr. Wilson.
32:54I've just been to see Karen Travers.
32:56I was about to return to my office...
32:58when the thought struck me that we parted on rather less than friendly terms this morning.
33:00Could have been worse.
33:02You could have charged me full-time.
33:04There you go again.
33:06If you've come to apologize...
33:08I came because I felt that I owed to myself...
33:10to make my position perfectly clear.
33:12I thought it was clear enough.
33:14I'd appreciate it if you'd hear me out.
33:16I'm listening.
33:18I'm a professional, Miss Vernon.
33:20The same as you.
33:22Now, that means that I get paid for my services...
33:24the same as you.
33:26I don't feel that I have to ease my conscience...
33:28because I can't afford my services.
33:30That is what legal aid is for.
33:32I earn my living the same as anyone else.
33:34You pay...
33:36and I'll deliver.
33:38I might also add that I sleep extremely well.
33:40Simple as that.
33:42If you can arrange for it...
33:44I'll see the girl for five minutes.
33:46After that fine speech of making yourself perfectly clear?
33:48Just this once.
33:52Maybe you have got a conscience that needs easing.
33:54Five minutes?
33:56A very small conscience.
34:08Ah!
34:10Finished packing?
34:12Yes, almost.
34:14It's amazing how little I've accumulated over the years.
34:16Our little flat is going to seem quite bare.
34:18Oh, you'll soon fill it up.
34:20Especially when the baby arrives.
34:22Probably.
34:24It's hard to look after a baby.
34:26Oh, that's something you never forget.
34:28Besides, there are lots of clinics and nurses to help you out these days.
34:30And perhaps you'll drop round from time to time.
34:32Perhaps.
34:34Oh, I know it's against prison regulations for you...
34:36to have anything to do with ex-prisoners, but...
34:38surely the occasional cup of tea can't do any harm.
34:42I'm sure it can't.
34:44Besides, if you won't tell anybody, I promise I won't.
34:48Oh, it seems strange to be packing up again.
34:50Last time I left here, I thought I'd never come back.
34:54But now it's hard to be so sure of anything.
34:58Hey, you'd better be sure.
35:00A lot of people have stuck their necks out for you.
35:02You just try and put this place behind you.
35:04That's funny.
35:06That's exactly what Bill said to me last time.
35:08Well, you should have listened to him.
35:10Yes, I should.
35:14It must be hard for you...
35:16working here without him.
35:18Working here isn't easy for anyone, Mum.
35:22Now, if you're ready,
35:24Mrs Davidson would like to see you in the office.
35:26Right.
35:40If you ever come back in here again,
35:42I'll beat the hell out of you.
35:44No way. Not with the shop.
35:46It'll be bloody hard work, you know.
35:48I don't know how we're going to repay you, Monty.
35:50Don't you worry about that, darling.
35:52You just remember that 10%.
35:54One cent of that money goes walkabout.
35:56Yeah, yeah, we know.
35:58Wish her good luck, why don't you?
36:00Marilyn, are you ready?
36:02Okay, Mrs Jackson.
36:04What are the rest of you doing in here?
36:06Telling her to come back soon.
36:08Well, hurry up and then get back to work.
36:10Lizzie.
36:12I'll be seeing you, love.
36:14Everything you read in books now?
36:18Thanks, Monty.
36:20You'll do all right, kid.
36:30Hey, Marilyn.
36:32Eddie doesn't snore, does he?
36:34No. He sleeps like a baby.
36:36Oh, you get yours, madam.
36:38The best I can wish you
36:40is to hope we never see you again.
36:42But that's up to you.
36:44You both have a chance this time
36:46to make new lives for yourselves and others.
36:48Most of the women who leave here
36:50don't have that opportunity,
36:52so there should be no reason for any backsliding.
36:54I hope everything goes well for both of you.
36:56Thank you, Mrs Davidson.
36:58Before you go, there is one other thing.
37:00Have either of you heard any talk
37:02about the allegation against Miss Bennet?
37:04No.
37:06Marilyn?
37:08I don't know anything, Mrs Jackson.
37:10I was just sharing with Smith and Ferguson.
37:12You must have heard something.
37:14You realize Miss Bennet could lose her job
37:16because of this?
37:18If it is a lie, don't you think it's pretty despicable
37:20to destroy someone's career
37:22just like that?
37:24Very well.
37:26You may go.
37:40Some gardening.
37:42Jesus, Doreen.
37:44You sneak up on me like that again
37:46and I'll bend the shovel over your flaming head.
37:48Get back inside and keep your eye on that old lady.
37:50I came out here to tell you I've decided something.
37:52I do the deciding around here,
37:54now scram.
37:56I've decided
37:58that we're going to tell Miss McBride
38:00who we really are.
38:02Have you gone right round the bend?
38:04Why don't you pop over and tell the neighbors as well?
38:06I can't go on lying to her anymore
38:08because you're going to blow the whole thing
38:10in the way you're carrying on
38:12and you said yourself she isn't stupid.
38:14You must be bloody stupid if you think you can get away with that.
38:16She'd report us to the cops in five minutes flat.
38:18Anyway, you were the one that wanted to stay here.
38:20You've got to live with it.
38:22I don't want to lay the old bag out
38:24but I'm going to have to if you spill the beans.
38:26All right?
38:34She wouldn't.
38:39I've got to tell you this, Miss McBride,
38:41but you've got to promise not to do anything first
38:43because we don't want to hurt you.
38:45There's no need to say any more, dear.
38:47I don't want to hear it.
38:49I've always known exactly who you were, Frankie.
38:52The moment you both walked through the front door,
38:54I knew I may live alone
38:56but I know what's going on outside.
39:00Look, I don't care what you've done.
39:02It's been wonderful having you here
39:04and as far as I'm concerned, you can both stay as long as you like.
39:06It's up to you.
39:09There is one condition, though.
39:12What?
39:14Do take that iron bar out of your sleeve, Frankie.
39:17It must be so uncomfortable.
39:20Mr. Wilson, this is Lynne Warner.
39:22Lynne, the gentleman behind my desk is Mr. Wilson.
39:26Hello, Lynne.
39:28Take a seat.
39:32Well, now, Lynne,
39:34Miss Vernon has told me
39:36that you've been in contact with Mr. Wilson.
39:38Yes, I have.
39:40I've been in contact with Mr. Wilson
39:42for the last three years.
39:44I've been in contact with Mr. Wilson
39:46Well, now, Lynne,
39:48Miss Vernon has told me briefly
39:50about your circumstances,
39:52that you realize, of course, that the court
39:54may take into consideration the fact
39:56that you were wrongly imprisoned for some time
39:58prior to these present charges
40:00but then again, they may not.
40:02After all, you were definitely an accessory
40:04to an armed robbery and that is a very serious crime.
40:07How did you get involved in this?
40:09I did it for my husband.
40:12Did he intimidate you or bully you into doing it?
40:14No, he loved me.
40:16Yes, well, that's not going to be very much help, I'm afraid.
40:19If he'd forced you with threats or violence,
40:21well as it stands, if you admit that you were
40:23a willing accomplice to an armed robbery
40:25which led to two deaths...
40:26One of those was Lynne's husband.
40:28The prosecution will hardly soft-pedal because of that.
40:30I was merely making the point that two men died.
40:32The point has been taken, Mr. Wilson.
40:36Well, if you want my advice, quite honestly,
40:39it doesn't look good.
40:41Are you going to take on my case?
40:43No.
40:44No, legal aid and the courts will look after you, I'm sure.
40:47They've got some good people.
40:49Miss Vernon simply wanted me to give you some advice.
40:51And I think you've given quite enough, Mr. Wilson.
40:55What?
40:56Thank you, goodbye.
41:01All right.
41:07Goodbye.
41:14Lynne, I'm sorry if he upset you.
41:16Look, I have to go and see Mum and her granddaughter to their new home.
41:20But we'll talk again soon, OK?
41:38Good luck there.
41:44See you, Mum.
41:45Bye.
42:13Bye.
42:43Bye.
43:13Bye.
43:37They'll be picking up the keys about now.
43:39Huh?
43:40Marilyn and Eddie, they'll be moving into the shop.
43:42I must have been out of my mind letting you talk me into giving them the place.
43:45Imagine my shop being run by a pro.
43:48Ex-pro.
43:49Yeah.
43:50Well, I wonder how long it'll take her before she's giving massages in the back room.
43:53Oh, shut up and play.
43:55Marilyn is a little...
43:56Listen, they'll turn that place into a little gold mine.
43:58You wait and see.
43:59And all you'll have to do is sit back and rake in the profits.
44:01Fat lot of good it's going to do me in here.
44:03I mean, what am I going to spend it on?
44:05Well, you could always hire yourself an expensive lawyer.
44:08Of course, he'd have to be good-looking, eh, Karen?
44:12I said she could hire herself an expensive, good-looking lawyer.
44:18You know, she's just about as good company as you are.
44:20Karen, I want you to collect your things from your cell.
44:23You're moving in with Smith and Ferguson.
44:25Why?
44:26Governor's orders.
44:27Oh, there's some new prisoners arriving today.
44:29I'm sure you remember how keen you were to have a single soul when you first arrived.
44:33Don't worry, love.
44:34You'll be nice and cosy in with us.
44:36Sleep like a baby.
44:37Yeah, if you can stand the snoring.
44:42Oh.
44:50Quick, get the doctor.
45:41Oh, my God.
46:11Oh, my God.
46:32Quick, get the doctor.
46:42But that was on the outside
46:47And things were different then
46:50On the inside the sun still shines
46:55And the rain falls down
47:00But the sun and rain are Christmas too
47:06When morning comes around
47:10Last night I dreamed we were together
47:16Sharing all the love we've known
47:21Till I had to face the nightmare
47:27Of waking up alone
47:29On the inside the roses grow
47:34They don't land a stony ground
47:40But the roses here are Christmas too
47:45When morning comes around
47:54What a happy song.
47:55Here on Anglia Television, we switch to New Zealand in a few moments for cricket.