The Sweeney. S01 E05. Jigsaw.

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

Transcript

00:00thank you thank you and now ladies and gentlemen an old friend who we haven't seen for a long time

00:26so a big welcome back please to eddie boys

00:29just in time i found you just in time

00:44when have they let him out last mandate gav

00:47got no chance have you what

00:50have a quiet life when they let fellas like him out of jail

00:54my bridges all were crossed nowhere to go

00:59i found you just in time and changed my lonely life that lovely day

01:19you call that information a couple of irishmen in a pub talking about a blowout and doing someone in

01:38well never know these days when was this last saturday night yeah

01:43my bet is it was a couple of liverpool supporters who just had a puncture talking about the referee

01:48there's a lot of it apart you know and none of it's worth the light mate

01:53and do me a favor don't waste my time again

02:09hello mr riggan

02:11do you like my act

02:13yeah

02:14yeah i'll see you get in the concert party next time you're inside

02:17don't be like that

02:18have a drink

02:19scotch

02:21scotch any

02:22some other time charlie not now i want to get a bit of kip

02:38what do you want to come barging in here for fritz

02:47sorry gav mr carter told me to get you the local mig have cried out

02:50someone's done a blank just up the road

02:54down look at me mr regan

03:03i was with you

03:05i was with you

03:06i was with you

03:33gov george

03:56what's all this then

03:59did the peter didn't i

04:01supposed to be my night off

04:02yeah well we knew you'd do a turn if we left you out of this one

04:05this makes five in a row

04:06someone's gonna start screaming

04:08any dabs george

04:09oh yeah plenty

04:10but if you want me to guess none that would interest you

04:12lovely job though innit

04:14door clean off

04:15no guards

04:16one old man night watchman

04:18well let's have a word with him then

04:20he's in hospital

04:21no interviews till tomorrow

04:22how bad is he

04:24well he was cosh sir

04:25but he didn't seem too bad

04:27what's the damage

04:29fair old bundle i'd say

04:30manager was pretty nervous on the blower

04:31skit

04:33payroll for 112

04:37i've already talked to the managing director

04:40not left in the safe overnight

04:41yes they're too short on the accounts department

04:44they wanted to make an early start

04:45there's gonna be trouble

04:47well there should be gov

04:48leaving all that bread in here with only one old man to keep on guard

04:51you're missing the point jack

04:52this makes five office jobs in a fortnight

04:55well we don't know they're connected yet

04:57no i'll give you even money they are

04:58no i'll give you even money they are

04:59no i'll give you even money they are

04:59you're wrong gov

05:00fiver

05:01so open your arms and you'll open the door to all the treasures that i'm longing for hold me and kiss me and tell me you're mine evermore

05:16okay cheers man

05:21what do you think of

05:24i don't know

05:25come on he might as well have left a visiting card

05:29who

05:30your old mate eddie boys

05:32i thought you'd say that

05:33a bit cheapy though

05:35he only came out on monday

05:36on his own manner too

05:37i know

05:40will he

05:41do me a favour jorge

05:43just keep your theories to yourself

05:44sir

05:47i don't think there's any connection

05:48do you want to give me the money now

05:50how do you know

05:52i don't know i'm guessing

05:54well we can hardly put your theories forward as evidence can we

05:58where are you going now

06:00home

06:02flying squad have been asked to help on this one i'm putting your team on it full time as of now right

06:08thank you sir

06:10where are we going gov

06:16let's go and have a drink

06:18they're closed

06:18not all of them

06:19oh we're not going to mazes i've got food poisoning here last week

06:23anyway what about this manager

06:25oh i'd forgotten about him

06:28askin's getting at you

06:30yeah i've got suspicion he's not the only one

06:33why who else

06:34a funny thing happened on the way to this robbery george

06:38in fact while this robbery was taking place

06:41yeah

06:41yeah i was having a drink with the fellow we both think did it

06:45one for the road

06:48why not

06:49on me eddie

06:50no here you have one with me

06:52okay

06:53celebrating

06:54yeah

06:55i'm celebrating

06:58well can you remember

07:00no

07:01no

07:02what tall fat

07:04thin

07:05no

07:06no

07:07check that time again

07:08mr steadman we just want to make sure about something

07:13now what time was it when you went to the building where the accounts office is

07:27about

07:29yeah

07:29about

07:32five to ten

07:35five to ten

07:36she's a big girl

07:43who

07:44her sister

07:45i didn't know you went for that sort gov

07:47what time did that alarm go

07:49uh 10 21

07:51i must have belted him he was out cold for half an hour

07:53just in time i found you

07:57pardon

07:57i was just thinking of eddie singing

07:59well he's in the clear

08:01i know

08:02he found me just in time

08:04you really think he's in on it don't you

08:07i've just got a feeling

08:08what

08:09i don't know but it's all too neat isn't it

08:12he was grinning like a cheshire cat in that pub

08:14how come you were with him anyway

08:16i got a tip from an informant charlie harrison

08:19is he straight

08:21well he's nothing to do with eddie if that's what you mean

08:23i checked him out this morning

08:24and eddie just happened to be in the pub

08:27yeah she's local

08:28he asked me to have a drink

08:30well you wouldn't pass that up would you gov

08:33well i'll drink with any villain

08:35it's the best way to find out what's going on

08:43you all right

08:44but what's in it for him

08:45well he wanted to show me he had no hard feelings he said

08:49that's not what he said when he went down

08:51no i remember him but the bailey

08:54if looks could kill

08:56by all accounts he's been foretelling my future inside

09:00yeah his mouth's always been his long suit

09:02but he's not smart enough to fit you up gov

09:06i hope not for his sake

09:07still there's only one way to find out

09:10let's go and see eddie

09:12now you stay here george

09:17all right

09:18but watch it if he's trying to pull something

09:21i'll watch it

09:21you know tred i don't see how eddie could be involved in this

09:28you think he's barking up the wrong tree then

09:30what's he got against it

09:38i think that business in the pub upset him

09:40said he married

09:46not to her

09:47but i think they've been living together a long time though

09:50on and off

09:51our job is to nick a firm of blaggers not crucify an ex-con

10:02i hope he's not making a fool of himself

10:05well he don't often do that

10:06detective inspector regan

10:10flying squad

10:11he's told me all about you

10:15is he in

10:17eddie i mean

10:17no

10:18what do you want him for

10:20just a chat

10:21he hasn't done anything

10:23well he'll be all right won't he

10:25you're supposed to have said that before

10:27can i come in

10:29why do you stay with him jim

10:40he's been good to me

10:41after i've walked out i'd had a bad time with mary

10:45eddie stood by me i'll never forget that

10:47it was just an investment

10:49he knew there'd be a rainy day

10:50how can you say that

10:52what gives you the right to come in here

10:54trampling all over people's lives

10:56cigarette

10:57he's using you jim

11:01he's giving mary and me love and affection

11:05that's not always easy to come by you know

11:08you haven't had much love and affection in the last three years

11:12right

11:13so he's been away

11:15but he's gonna go straight for mary and me he promised

11:18is he gonna marry you then

11:20he's just a villain jim

11:24why are you wounding him regan

11:27last night there was a robbery

11:28you know where he was

11:29it's a trouble isn't it

11:31you put eddie in the clear yourself didn't you

11:34you missed an easy pinch and it's got right up your nose

11:37don't be daft jim i haven't got time for all that

11:40now where is he left

11:42no you haven't got time for people's happiness have you

11:44you married

11:46me

11:47no i was

11:50no

11:50no woman of stick with you

11:52you haven't got an art in there it's just a beating charge book

11:56where's he gone june

11:58burby street

12:12burby street

12:13not there then

12:16no

12:17no

12:18no

12:19no

12:20eddie always like he weren't with the same team didn't he

12:22yeah that's right ginger marshall and johnny beeson blue eyes

12:25don't forget for eric

12:26no no he's out of it now

12:28don't be too sure george

12:30anyway we'll get on to all of them

12:32but first eddie

12:36which end of bobeys street gov

12:38what

12:40which end of bobeys street

12:41the school

13:02what's the charge regan

13:28go on what's the charge

13:30there isn't one

13:31yep you can't take me in then can you

13:33want to bet

13:35as we say in the trade you're going to help me with my inquiries

13:38look you know i wasn't there

13:39you didn't have to be

13:41get stuck regan

13:43you sent me down last time for a job i didn't do now you're trying to do it again

13:47do leave off eddie

13:48come on

13:49what's he trying to do

13:54he's just needling him

13:55yeah

13:56well what for

13:57why don't you ask him

13:59yeah i'm going

14:00you said stay put george

14:02i'm going

14:03i'm going straight now i told you last night

14:10you wouldn't know how to you're too flashy eddie you always have been

14:23daddy

14:23bye fiona

14:30bye

14:31once a villain always a villain hey

14:35i'll never win with you will i

14:37all right take the kid home

14:43then come and see me

14:45don't forget

14:47let's find the others

14:55you're not going to get away with this you know regan

15:05no

15:06watch me eddie

15:07no way

15:08the law applies to you as well as me you know

15:10do you think you can do what you like

15:12but you've got one hell of a surprise coming mate

15:18and i'll see you next time

15:43They're all keeping dead strong about Ginger Dove.

16:13Same with Blue Eyes.

16:15You don't really expect me to find Ginger in this lot, do you?

16:18No, but you could get some leads.

16:20This old man's got a stall knocking out household gear.

16:23Honest John Marshall.

16:26Honest John, you've got to be joking.

16:29No.

16:30Isn't that family?

16:34Hello, Pete.

16:35Hello.

16:43We'll make a nice tidy boy for Mummy.

16:50Hello, Mr. Egan.

16:51Hello, Sergeant.

16:52Come on in.

16:53We'll make a nice tidy boy for Mummy.

17:06Hello, Mr. Egan.

17:08Hello, Sergeant.

17:10Come on in.

17:11We'd like to chat, Eric.

17:13Do pick your times, don't you?

17:15Well, I've gone to his dinner.

17:17Er...

17:18Will you excuse me, love?

17:20I must have a quick chat with these, er...

17:22gentlemen.

17:24What can I do for you, then?

17:27Just a few questions.

17:29Well, I don't know much.

17:32I keep myself to myself these days, if you know what I mean.

17:36Eric.

17:37What?

17:38Don't waste my time.

17:40No, sir.

17:46Have you seen much of Eddie lately?

17:48Eddie?

17:49Which Eddie?

17:51That would be Eddie Boyes, would it?

17:53Yes, it would.

17:55Well, it's funny you should ask that.

17:57But he popped in this morning for a cup of tea.

18:00Would you like one, by the way?

18:02Or a drink?

18:04I've got some nice sherry.

18:05Why?

18:06Well, it's for the wedding, you see, Miss Sonny.

18:08Why did he come and see you?

18:10Oh, no reason.

18:12He'd just come in to say hello.

18:16He said he'd seen you, though,

18:19in the pub last night.

18:22He did a nice chat with you.

18:24Just like old times, eh?

18:26It will be, Eric.

18:27I promise you, if you don't stop giving me this bulk.

18:31Well, what do you want me to tell you?

18:33Well, for a start, where were you last night?

18:35What time?

18:36Quarter to ten.

18:37Well, no, it's funny you should ask me that.

18:40But, er, I had an appointment.

18:43Go on.

18:44Did you?

18:45Yes.

18:46Is that exactly a quarter to ten?

18:48Aye, it was, as a matter of fact.

18:50Well, that was a bit of luck, wasn't it?

18:52Well, I don't know.

18:53Oh?

18:54Who was it with, then?

18:55Who was it with, then?

18:56It was with the vicar.

18:57Well, you...

18:58He hit me, Sergeant!

18:59You saw him!

19:00He didn't.

19:01I will, though.

19:02Luke, I've told you.

19:04My boy's getting wed.

19:06We had an appointment with the vicar to see about the bands.

19:09At a quarter to ten.

19:10He's a very busy fella.

19:13Don't ask me, then.

19:16Ask him yourself.

19:18We will.

19:24Message from Mr. Askins, Garb.

19:26He wants to see you, urgent.

19:27Right.

19:28Go and see that vicar, George.

19:30He only lives around the corner.

19:31Okay, what, then?

19:32We're going home.

19:33Pardon?

19:34Yeah, I'll send Fred to collect you, if you like.

19:39Fantastic.

19:40Right.

19:49Ah, this is Detective Inspector Regan.

19:52Mr. Hilary Elkin, Member of Parliament.

19:55One of my constituents has made a serious complaint.

19:58Of police harassment.

19:59Me?

20:00Who?

20:01Edward Boyes.

20:02I see.

20:03I could make a formal complaint to the Home Office, of course.

20:06What about?

20:07But I think that you chaps should have a chance.

20:09Yes, well, we appreciate that, sir.

20:11Have a chance to deal with your own matters of discipline.

20:13Discipline?

20:31I know.

20:32You've agreed to open the garden, fate.

20:33No, I think Fat Eric's doing that.

20:34Yeah.

20:35The vicar confirmed everything.

20:36I think all the governor hears that Fatso's got a parson prepared to back him in court.

20:38To retire to a monastery.

20:39No, Fat Eric can nobble a vicar.

20:40There must be something in it.

20:41Come on, let's go.

20:42Right.

20:43The facts are not in dispute at all, Mr. Regan.

20:44I agree.

20:45Mr. Boyes did come out of prison on Monday after serving a four-year sentence.

20:46Less remission for good behaviour.

20:47And?

20:48And?

20:49And on Thursday night there was a robbery of some sort.

20:50But I still don't see why you automatically assume Boyes' guilt.

20:51And what's more, I see absolutely no justification for harassing Boyes' guilt.

20:52No.

20:53No.

20:54No.

20:55No.

20:56No.

20:57No.

20:58No.

20:59No.

21:00No.

21:01No.

21:02No.

21:03No.

21:04No.

21:05No.

21:06No.

21:07No.

21:08No.

21:09No.

21:10No.

21:11No.

21:12No.

21:13No.

21:14No.

21:15No.

21:16No.

21:17No.

21:18The Roadman Lee's and his stepdaughter in public.

21:19Look, sir, some of these villains have a way of working.

21:22You've only got to look at the job to know who's responsible.

21:24Hardly a tenable theory in this particular case, since I understand that Mr. Boyes was

21:31actually talking to you at the time of the robbery.

21:33That robber, he could still childcare.

21:35Possibly, but have you any real proof?

21:37I intend to find it, sir.

21:40Really, Inspector, you are unable to find a culprit.

21:44And for reasons of spite, or perhaps because you are under pressure to achieve a conviction,

21:51you are harassing an apparently innocent man.

21:53I know Eddie Boyes.

21:55Yes, and that seems to be the trouble.

21:56No, I don't like him.

21:57You wouldn't like him either if he belted you over there and nicked your life savings.

22:01Facts, Mr. Regan, not emotions.

22:05Please understand that I do appreciate what a difficult job you chaps have to do.

22:10But please remember that my job isn't always easy either.

22:15When I receive a complaint, if I feel it is justified, I have to act on it.

22:20I hope I do not have to take this matter any further.

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

22:30It would be a pity if a promising career were, shall we say, inhibited by an uncharacteristic display of irrationality, Inspector.

22:44Oh, dear.

22:51Hello.

22:54Surprise, surprise.

22:56What are you doing here?

22:58I live here, remember?

22:59Only just.

22:59what ah yes um i i was uh just trying to clean up he didn't seem to be doing too well

23:09well it was late this officer you see oh george you are the limit mummy gave me this when i

23:17first went away to college i didn't do it on purpose love but you're a sight more careful

23:22down at the yard i'm sorry how was your day oh i don't know if it's me or the kids but it all

23:33seems to build up before half term they were right little so-and-so's today

23:40well teaching is a vocation mayor just to make sure we spend the holidays in a state of complete

23:47exhaustion i think anyway what are you doing here selling tickets for the police ball

23:53yeah and i put your mum down for 24 now things are a bit slack that's all slack what's happening to

24:00mastermind don't tell me you've stopped working 28 hours a day which reminds me i hear he created

24:08a scene outside of school today who told you that let's sit down shall we before you do some more

24:15damage are you going to let edward boys make a complete fool of you what the hell's the matter

24:23with you nothing sir they put me in a cliff stick what you know what elkins like yeah we all know

24:33any cause that's likely to give him a bit of publicity put him on the telly to sprout his

24:37peace he's in on it and police harris was always a nice line especially now just before the demo season

24:43jack are you thick or something well are you can't you see that he has a perfectly valid case

24:53you have no real evidence that edward boys or any of his known associates are involved

24:57you haven't even considered anyone else have you no not yet i ought to take you off this case

25:03but i won't not because you're brilliant but because frankly i haven't got anyone else to put

25:10on it at the moment but i'm telling you this i don't want any trouble from elkin or anybody like

25:15him so from now on unless you have conclusive proof you stay away from edward boys is that clear

25:22he's a villain in and out of jail all his life well if he's committed a crime arrest him

25:28don't fight innocent women and children yeah well we haven't quite got it together yet i mean for

25:34the courts oh yes i've heard that before guilty or innocent reagan always gets his man you've got

25:39no reason to say that i've got every reason you because if you don't see through him before long

25:44you're going to turn out just like him look george i admire the work you do your dedication

25:51at times i'm jealous i resent your involvement the satisfaction you get from it but reagan's an

25:59unhappy mixed up man i think as a head case at times he behaves just like a a monster

26:06but he's a good copper is that the only way to become a good copper be tough be an anachronistic

26:12joke like reagan you could have been making a good career for yourself in the force but no you're

26:17to team up with good old jack back in the sweeney i respect him and that's what counts of me all

26:21right even though you know he's harassing someone someone who may well be innocent eddie boys is a

26:26villain now reagan might be giving him a hard time yes i know he's a good cop that entitles him to

26:32ignore the law of the land respect decency he's he's an animal a predator okay he's an animal but he's

26:42an animal in a jungle and it is a jungle but it's one where he knows his way around sure he'd trap his

26:47victims and he'd give them hell but somebody's got to do it so that you and all those kids you worry

26:52so much about can walk the streets in safety now how do you think he survives at the yarder

26:56because he's a professional and there aren't many of those about let me tell you that love

27:01the king of the jungle no doubt

27:05well you did say you wanted to make a good impression come in come in

27:13now you mind you look after her

27:17got your note about the vicar george

27:31that was domestic bliss

27:35terrific

27:37i hear you've been letting things get out of hand in my absence

27:41no he's nothing serious it's just a violent criminal exercising his democratic rights

27:46eddie's complaint with his mp reckons i've been harassing him

27:50well that's a bit naughty isn't it who's his mp

27:53elkin

27:54you know the retread teenager who's always on the box

27:57put the wind up askins been running around with two legs in the one knicker ever since

28:02what do you say get off eddie's back

28:04more or less

28:06first acting

28:07what

28:09come on it's not going to stop at askins is it

28:12maybe questions in the jolly old house next

28:14it's not as if you can stick anything on him

28:16well don't worry i won't drop you in it

28:18you just stick to finding blue eyes and ginger marshall

28:21there's no harm in that

28:22they're known villains and we've got every right to question them

28:25listen i'm sorry about bringing you back george

28:28that's all right

28:29i've got an appointment this evening

28:30and under the circumstances i think we ought to crash on

28:33but what about eddie boys

28:34i'll look after him

28:35that's what i'm afraid of

28:36listen in case you've forgotten governor

28:38there are at least 20 firms that could have pulled this caper

28:41i know but it was eddie

28:42all right gov

28:43but just remember

28:45he's got the church and the palace of westminster on his side

28:49who have you got

28:50my mum

28:51she thinks i'm a genius

28:52now get after those two bandits

28:54you know

28:57i know

28:59so

29:01and

30:08You've had it this time.

30:10I'm telling you, Regan, this is it.

30:13What?

30:14Following me. Here. A private meeting.

30:16If that's not victimisation, I don't know what is.

30:18You're getting paranoid, Eddie.

30:20You were just the same three years ago.

30:21You framed me.

30:22Come off it, Eddie. I didn't know for you.

30:24I wasn't guilty.

30:25You know, I sometimes think there isn't a villain in the country.

30:28It's all my imagination.

30:29Well, now it's my turn to have you now.

30:31You've done me a favour coming here.

30:36Evening.

30:36You were saying?

30:41I'm going straight to Mr. Elkin in the morning.

30:43My MP.

30:44I'm going to have you suspended.

30:46Go on.

30:49Isn't that fat Eric's mate over there?

30:51I don't know what you're talking about.

30:53Yes, you do, Eddie.

30:54You're lying to me again.

30:55If you didn't have something to hide, you wouldn't need to lie.

31:13June looks a bit pale.

31:15Is she worried about something?

31:16You must feel very proud of yourself.

31:19First you pick on the kid.

31:20Now on earth.

31:22Welcome, everyone.

31:23Very good of you all to come.

31:27And if we don't have quantity, I'm sure we have quality.

31:32By which I mean those parents who take an interest in the school and in their children's education.

31:40I hope you have an entertaining and instructive evening.

31:44As you see, we have an exhibition of the terms work and view,

31:48including a competition for the best painting on a religious subject.

31:52And to judge that for us, we are very happy to welcome the Reverend Dearden of St. Jude's.

31:58We also have our usual instructive talk to parents.

32:06Now, unfortunately, our old friend, Sergeant Smithson, is unable to attend today because of his other duties.

32:13But he has kindly arranged a substitute, and we welcome Inspector Regan, who will give us a talk on crime prevention in the home.

32:23Inspector Regan.

32:24It's not that Eric's friend, then, eh?

32:36Excuse me for asking, Governor, but what the hell are we doing here?

32:55Revisiting the scene of the crime.

32:56Don't you ever go to the pictures?

32:58Well, yeah, but there's something about Clint Eastwood that makes it enjoyable.

33:02Eddie was involved here somehow.

33:05Come on, Governor, you're developing a nasty habit of repeating yourself.

33:08But it was me who pointed to Eddie in the first place.

33:10Well, maybe you were right.

33:11How?

33:11What about that watchman?

33:16What about him?

33:17Well, he could have been lying.

33:19Look, he's been with the firm for 20 years, and he's got a clean record.

33:22Besides, whoever it, him wasn't kidding.

33:24True, that's not Eddie's style.

33:26Is that old boy out of hospital yet?

33:28Yeah, yeah, he came out the next day.

33:29He's still not back at work, of course.

33:31He must have a tough nut.

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

33:37Is there a pub round here?

33:40Yeah, just down the road.

33:41It's all too good to be true, isn't it?

33:50Fat Eric and Vicar.

33:52The only time he ever went in a church was to steal the collection books.

33:56Well, it could be just a coincidence.

33:58No, there's more to it than that.

34:01It's clever, that Eddie, you know.

34:03And he's having a go at me.

34:05And you don't know it.

34:07All that bit about wanting to be the straight family man, that's all baloney.

34:10It's not his wife and it's not his kid, and my guess is he's using them both.

34:15Yeah, but that kid certainly seems to like him.

34:17But what are kids now?

34:19Listen, my daughter's the same age as James, and I bet her mother's coaching her in exactly the same way with her new fella.

34:25He's there, isn't he?

34:29I'm not.

34:31Yeah.

34:32But what I still don't understand...

34:34Well, no, Eddie wants to run off.

34:35He will.

34:37Right now, it suits him, the family man image.

34:44I'm running the loo.

34:45I'm running the loo.

35:09Hey, Garth, come here.

35:19Who's that?

35:21Tommy Cooper.

35:22I mean the darts champ.

35:25Mr. Nightwatch?

35:26Right.

35:28Miss?

35:29What about him?

35:31Yeah?

35:32Isn't that the old boy was coshed over at the factory?

35:35That's right. Fred Steadman.

35:37Regular, is he?

35:37Well, I suppose he must be, if he's on the darts team.

35:40Yes.

35:42I always thought he used the other pup.

35:44What, Fred?

35:45He practically lives here.

35:47Why, he was evening at the night that he got...

35:50What time?

35:54What are you asking me questions for?

35:56Come on, love, you know who we are. What time?

35:58I'm not sure.

36:00If you feel a bit embarrassed, we could always go down the local neck.

36:03I don't want to get him into trouble.

36:05You'll get yourself into trouble if you don't tell me.

36:07About half past nine.

36:11Same time every night?

36:14Every night?

36:15Well, more or less.

36:16He never stayed long.

36:18The night he was attacked, what time did he live?

36:21I'm not sure.

36:24What time?

36:25The usual time.

36:27About quarter to ten, I suppose.

36:29Well, what about it?

36:31He was entitled to pop out for a drink, surely.

36:34I think the short answer to that is no, sweetheart.

36:42Message from C-11, Gav.

36:44I had a report that Johnny Beeson was seen in Birmingham.

36:47Blue eyes?

36:47It's unconfirmed, but they're looking out for him.

36:49Great.

36:50Fred, you know where that old man lives, the watchman?

36:52Yeah, I took yours out.

36:54Right, take me there.

36:58Gav, the old fella likes a snort.

37:00So what?

37:00That's right.

37:02But he still got clobbered.

37:03Yeah, but was it a before or after job?

37:05Yes?

37:32Mr. Stepman.

37:33Mustn't be disturbed.

37:34Oh.

37:35Are you from the insurance?

37:37No, madam.

37:38We're police officers.

37:42Doctor said he must be left quiet.

37:44No visitors.

37:45It was just that...

37:46No one, he said.

37:48The lads at the yard, we had a bit of a whip round.

37:50Oh?

37:51Yeah, your dad was very helpful to us.

37:53Was he?

37:54Still, I can always come back, if I get the time.

37:56Well, can't you leave it with me?

37:59Oh, no, no.

38:00The lads, you know, they like one of their own to present it.

38:02You know.

38:02Well, I suppose you could come in for a minute.

38:07Right, thanks.

38:09No, George, change of plan.

38:11You go and get Eddie.

38:13Do what?

38:14You heard.

38:14Tell him he just won a statement.

38:16He shouldn't object to that, now he's a law-abiding citizen.

38:19All right, all right.

38:20But it's down to you, Gav.

38:21That's all right.

38:22Tell him if he doesn't come, I'll write to his MP.

38:24Oh, excuse me, Miss.

38:31Dad?

38:32Dad?

38:37He has to stay very quiet.

38:40Well, I'll get on, then.

38:43Mind you, keep quiet now, Dad.

38:45Hello, Mr. Steadman.

38:54How are you getting on, then?

38:57The lads have been very worried about you.

39:00Right, you sit down and listen.

39:04Right.

39:05Now, a little bird's been telling me about you.

39:08You went out that night, didn't you?

39:10No.

39:11You went to the pub.

39:13That's where you always went.

39:14I've got proof.

39:16Tained against the law?

39:17Well, why bother to hide it, then?

39:22I didn't do no harm.

39:23No harm?

39:24You don't know what harm you've done.

39:27Anyway, well, forget about that if you tell me the truth now.

39:30What time are you to go to the pub?

39:32I ain't sure.

39:33Well, think.

39:34About a quarter past nine.

39:39Are you sure?

39:40Yeah, I wasn't away more than ten minutes.

39:42It takes ten minutes to walk there and back.

39:44How long were you gone?

39:46Well, I only had one pint.

39:47How long did you take over it?

39:49Ten minutes?

39:50Twenty?

39:51Yeah, no more.

39:53So you got back at ten.

39:55You weren't checking those offices like you said.

39:59You were creeping back to that security room when they cost you, right?

40:02I didn't have nothing to do with it.

40:05I didn't say you did.

40:06Just answer the question, am I right?

40:08I didn't tell no lies.

40:10I just didn't...

40:11Am I right?

40:12Yeah!

40:15Oh, he's getting on fine, isn't he?

40:18Yeah, we had a nice little chat.

40:19He's not here.

40:43Where is he, then?

40:44Gone to his mother's.

40:45With the kid?

40:46We'll wait.

40:53Mind if we sit down?

40:55Seat yourself.

41:03No, let him know!

41:04You can't arrest him!

41:08And he's going to help us with our inquiries!

41:10He's got to get out of the kid!

41:12He said he was!

41:16Ron, stop him!

41:24Daddy!

41:28Daddy!

41:33Mommy!

41:36Mommy!

41:37Mommy!

41:38Mommy!

41:39Mommy!

41:39Oh!

41:40Oh!

41:40Oh! Oh, my God!

41:43Mom!

41:45Mom! Mom!

41:47Mom!

41:49Mom!

41:51Now, what was all that about, Eddie?

42:11I thought you'd turned over a new leaf.

42:14I was only gonna phone my MP, weren't I?

42:21If I would, that was my best idea.

42:28Oh, my God!

42:32That's what I wanted!

42:36Oh, my God!

42:44It was a very good idea.

42:46I really want to know what was going on.

42:48I would also like to think about it,

42:50Hello, Mr. Egan.

43:19Perkut, is it?

43:20No, it isn't.

43:21I'm just having my lunch now.

43:23Sit down, Eric.

43:24I usually have it in the back.

43:26I've got the tea on set.

43:34I know how you and Eddie did it.

43:36Did what?

43:37That factory safe.

43:38Look, I've told you before.

43:44Now, I know that you blew that safe while the watchman was in the pub,

43:47waited till he came back and then clobbered him so that it looked as if it happened later when you were chatting to the vicar.

43:53Luke, Mr. Egan, you know that sort of position. You know I was with the vicar.

43:57Just like I was with Eddie in the pub.

43:59Luke, Mr. Egan, you've checked my alibi, haven't you?

44:04That watchman you cost, he's in a bad way, you know.

44:09He's taken a turn for the worst.

44:11Now, if he dies, you're going to go down for the big one, Eric.

44:16Stop bullying me, Inspector.

44:19If he won't stand for it, nor will I.

44:22You've got no cause to persecute me like this.

44:30You're not off the hook yet, Eric.

44:32Not by a long choke.

44:34Where the hell's Regan?

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

44:50He's on his way in. I told him what you said.

44:52Yes, well, I'm not waiting for him.

44:54You let Edward Boyes go.

44:56He's...

44:58He's only here to make a statement, sir.

45:01That's what Regan says.

45:03But he hasn't got a Member of Parliament breathing down his neck

45:05threatening to go to the Home Office.

45:07You know what Elkins' latest trick is?

45:09Civilian review boards.

45:11The police cannot be judges in their own cause.

45:14This is just the kind of ammunition he needs.

45:16But, sir, we're in possession of more information now.

45:19Nothing that justifies holding Edward Boyes.

45:22Unless you're going to charge him, Carter.

45:24Are you going to charge him?

45:26Well, no, Mr. Haskins, not yet.

45:28Well, then.

45:30Where's Eddie? I'll talk to him now.

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

45:47Ah, no, he...

45:48I need to phone you back.

45:50You what?

45:51Well, just a minute ago, you practically passed him.

45:53Where's Haskins?

45:54In his office, I suppose.

45:55Right.

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

45:59Let's get one thing straight, Regan.

46:02You may be determined to commit Harry Carey.

46:05That's your business.

46:07But I'm not.

46:08Don't you see?

46:09Eddie had sussed out the old boy.

46:10He knew he never let on about going to the boozer.

46:13Do you know, I drink six pints of milk a day.

46:16Makes no difference.

46:17It makes all the difference.

46:19I know how Eddie works.

46:21Now, that Peter was like a kid's money box to him.

46:24He and his firm had been in and out of there while that old man was still blowing the froth of his bitter.

46:28Well, why wait and cosh him?

46:30How many more times?

46:32That's his alibi.

46:34That old man was coshed about ten o'clock.

46:37Now, everybody thought that's when the safe was blown.

46:40But Eddie was at that Peter nearly an hour earlier.

46:43And for my money, two of them, Ginger Marshall and Johnny Beeson, went back later and clubbered the watchman, leaving Eddie and Eric in the clear.

46:51All right, so you've cracked it.

46:54You've still got no proof it was Edward Boyes.

46:57All right.

46:58Why did he do a bunk when George Carter went round to his place?

47:01Well, that's obvious.

47:03To get hold of Elkin.

47:04Look, get evidence.

47:07For the last time, get evidence.

47:10And don't forget, while you've been conducting a one-man war against Edward Boyes, the real firm have probably covered their tracks.

47:15Don't worry.

47:17I'll get the firm who did it.

47:21You'd better.

47:24What the hell are you doing?

47:26The crossword gun.

47:27I can see that.

47:28Why does everybody in this building have to be so stupid all of a sudden?

47:31Where's George gone, then?

47:32Of West Ham.

47:33The local factory, Amber Snow, reckons he's got the drop on Ginger Marshall.

47:36He said he'd call back the wreck.

47:37Right.

47:38And somebody came to see you.

47:40They're in the interview, Rob.

47:41Who?

47:42On the driver gun, remember?

47:44Pete dealt with it.

47:45No, he tells me.

47:47I should have stayed in the Navy.

47:50I was happy there.

47:56There are many kids in this neighbourhood.

48:03Just like I was.

48:04Never had a chance.

48:06Deprived homes.

48:09They're then jobs.

48:11Harassed by the old...

48:12By the police.

48:13Don't forget that crime car, Fred.

48:14Crime car?

48:15Governor?

48:16You're not gonna get me into trouble, are you?

48:17George.

48:18Would I risk the career of the most promising skipper on the force?

48:19Yes.

48:20Do you know what the strongest human urge is, George?

48:21Thirst.

48:22Wrong.

48:23It's the maternal drive.

48:24I read that.

48:25Well, I'm sure we all find Mr. Boyce's remarks very stimulating.

48:29Food for thought.

48:30And Mr. Boyce has very kindly said that Mr. Boyce has very kindly said that Mr. Boyce has

48:35agreed to answer any questions members may wish to pose.

48:42Are there any points?

48:44Anybody?

48:45Yes, that gentleman there.

48:46Oh, it's Mr. Er...

48:47What did you do with the money, Eddie?

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

48:50Food for thought.

48:51And Mr. Boyce has very kindly agreed to answer any questions members may wish to pose.

48:56Are there any points?

48:58Anybody?

48:59Yes, that gentleman there.

49:01Oh, it's Mr. Er...

49:02Oh, it's Mr. Er...

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

49:11Don't panic, Eddie.

49:12I know the answer.

49:13June, tell me.

49:14I'll get you.

49:28Hell after no fury, eh, Gov?

49:30There are more fellas doing porridge because women shocked them than any other reason.

49:33Do you know that?

49:34Well, I wonder what he did to upset her.

49:36I mean, he really blew it, didn't he?

49:37Yeah, I told you he'd blow up.

49:39Yes, you did, Gov.

49:40You certainly did.

49:42I wonder what hell can her do?

49:44Call for restoration of the death penalty.

49:46Well, he's a born opportunist, isn't he?

49:49Well, where are you going now?

49:51I'll take June home.

49:53She could use a lift.

49:55Ah, you're all hard, aren't you?

49:57Yeah, that's my trouble.

50:27It's here.

50:28Before the death penalty.

50:29Yeah, I'll pass.

50:30I can't wait for you, too.

50:31Now, I want me to have a dead two-bye.

50:33No, I can wait for you, too.

50:34I can wait for you, too.

50:35I won't.

50:36No, I won't.

50:38Oh, I can wait for you, too.

50:39Yeah, I can wait for you.

50:40I can wait for you, too.

50:41I'll take you, too.

50:54See you later.

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