1 00:00:13,960 --> 00:00:16,080 CLOCK TICKS 2 00:00:18,480 --> 00:00:22,720 BELL RINGS 3 00:00:24,880 --> 00:00:28,960 RINGING GETS LOUDER 4 00:00:36,120 --> 00:00:40,880 PHONE RINGS 5 00:00:46,240 --> 00:00:47,950 Yes? 6 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:50,110 It's Gilbert. 7 00:00:50,160 --> 00:00:52,440 'They're coming. Move.' 8 00:02:18,960 --> 00:02:20,700 Goodnight, sir. 9 00:03:01,640 --> 00:03:02,830 This is so exciting! 10 00:03:02,880 --> 00:03:05,350 We haven't been up to London for a night out in months. 11 00:03:05,400 --> 00:03:07,830 Well, it's not ALL going to be fun, remember. 12 00:03:07,880 --> 00:03:09,750 We're bringing a business plan to Carter. 13 00:03:09,800 --> 00:03:11,670 We've got to show him we're serious about... 14 00:03:11,720 --> 00:03:14,030 Beresford's Barnets. I know. 15 00:03:14,080 --> 00:03:16,110 When did you get these printed? 16 00:03:16,160 --> 00:03:17,790 Last week. 17 00:03:17,840 --> 00:03:19,390 How many? 18 00:03:19,440 --> 00:03:20,790 - A thousand... - A thousand! 19 00:03:20,840 --> 00:03:22,950 I wish you'd get behind me on this, Tuppence! 20 00:03:23,000 --> 00:03:24,190 We're sitting on a gold mine. 21 00:03:24,240 --> 00:03:25,430 I am behind you... 22 00:03:25,480 --> 00:03:28,030 Well, you sound bored to death. Are you? 23 00:03:28,080 --> 00:03:29,830 No, no, of course not. 24 00:03:29,880 --> 00:03:32,950 The price I paid for those wigs is unheard-of in the current climate. 25 00:03:33,000 --> 00:03:36,070 You're right, you're right. It's just... we've been stung before. 26 00:03:36,120 --> 00:03:38,670 Disappearing bee disease is no laughing matter! 27 00:03:38,720 --> 00:03:41,710 I know, Tommy, but to be abandoned by your own swarm... 28 00:03:41,760 --> 00:03:44,870 It's not just me! It's happening all over the world. 29 00:03:44,920 --> 00:03:46,430 It's a bee-keeping phenomenon. 30 00:03:46,480 --> 00:03:49,310 OK. OK, let's do this. 31 00:03:49,360 --> 00:03:52,550 Let's knock the socks off Uncle Carter with an investment offer 32 00:03:52,600 --> 00:03:53,790 he can't resist. 33 00:03:53,840 --> 00:03:54,870 That's the spirit! 34 00:03:54,920 --> 00:03:56,630 And if it doesn't interfere with the plan, 35 00:03:56,680 --> 00:03:58,670 can we try and have a little fun at the opera too? 36 00:03:58,720 --> 00:04:00,790 Hold on tight, please. 37 00:04:05,400 --> 00:04:06,800 Uncle... 38 00:04:07,600 --> 00:04:09,550 Doesn't look like your sort of place. 39 00:04:09,600 --> 00:04:11,110 Oh, really? No, no. 40 00:04:11,160 --> 00:04:14,100 They do a wonderful... seafood platter. 41 00:04:17,000 --> 00:04:19,110 So how's George? Scout trip going all right? 42 00:04:19,160 --> 00:04:21,670 Yes, he loves the Highlands. 43 00:04:21,720 --> 00:04:24,310 Had a run-in with a billy goat, look here. 44 00:04:24,360 --> 00:04:26,990 Tuppence, you couldn't grab a couple of brandies, could you? 45 00:04:27,040 --> 00:04:29,380 And something for yourself. 46 00:04:31,160 --> 00:04:32,900 Yes, of course. 47 00:04:34,800 --> 00:04:37,190 Now, Uncle, I know the bees didn't quite work out 48 00:04:37,240 --> 00:04:39,430 but I'm sure you'll relish the prospect of... 49 00:04:39,480 --> 00:04:41,230 Yes, yes, yes. Be quiet and listen. 50 00:04:41,280 --> 00:04:43,350 Your country is in grave danger. 51 00:04:43,400 --> 00:04:46,910 A British scientist by the name of Gilbert Worthing has gone missing 52 00:04:46,960 --> 00:04:48,790 from the military base in Norfolk. 53 00:04:48,840 --> 00:04:52,320 He was working on a top secret project for the Home Secretary. 54 00:04:54,160 --> 00:04:57,750 I want you to meet an agent called Harrison at the opera tonight. 55 00:04:57,800 --> 00:04:59,870 You'll be sharing a box. 56 00:04:59,920 --> 00:05:01,310 He'll have a message for me. 57 00:05:01,360 --> 00:05:03,950 Just remember everything he says, word for word. 58 00:05:04,000 --> 00:05:05,310 Why can't you go? 59 00:05:05,360 --> 00:05:07,270 There's been a leak on the Third Floor. 60 00:05:07,320 --> 00:05:10,030 Which is why I am having to meet you in this flea pit. 61 00:05:10,080 --> 00:05:11,950 I can't work with anyone inside the building 62 00:05:12,000 --> 00:05:15,070 because wherever I go, the Russians find out about it. 63 00:05:15,120 --> 00:05:17,190 I just need a nobody. 64 00:05:18,080 --> 00:05:19,670 A go-between. 65 00:05:19,720 --> 00:05:22,710 But this comes from the very top, it's absolutely hush-hush, 66 00:05:22,760 --> 00:05:24,070 you're to tell no one. 67 00:05:24,120 --> 00:05:25,550 Not even Tuppence. 68 00:05:25,600 --> 00:05:27,190 But she'll smell a rat. 69 00:05:27,240 --> 00:05:30,110 Well, you'll just have to lie better. 70 00:05:37,040 --> 00:05:38,780 Where's Carter? 71 00:05:42,240 --> 00:05:43,520 Tommy? 72 00:06:33,040 --> 00:06:34,150 Thank you. 73 00:06:34,200 --> 00:06:36,910 TANNOY: Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats. 74 00:06:36,960 --> 00:06:38,590 Tonight's performance will begin... 75 00:06:38,640 --> 00:06:40,110 You're having another? 76 00:06:40,160 --> 00:06:42,150 Well, you only live once. Will you join me? 77 00:06:42,200 --> 00:06:44,230 No. No, I won't be able to enjoy the performance. 78 00:06:44,280 --> 00:06:47,680 It'll be George's Nativity play all over again. 79 00:06:52,880 --> 00:06:55,420 Everyone's so glamorous, Tommy. 80 00:06:55,840 --> 00:06:58,670 Come on. Let's find our box. 81 00:06:58,720 --> 00:07:00,860 I'm sorry, I've booked. 82 00:07:01,960 --> 00:07:05,590 And so... tall. 83 00:07:05,640 --> 00:07:06,670 I'm sorry, sir. 84 00:07:06,720 --> 00:07:09,390 They must be here somewhere, what about these in this envelope? 85 00:07:09,440 --> 00:07:13,560 There must be some kind of a mistake. Could you give those back, those aren't your tickets. 86 00:07:19,240 --> 00:07:22,240 Box C. Your friends are at the bar, sir. 87 00:07:22,720 --> 00:07:25,350 Look at us, like bloody royalty! 88 00:07:25,400 --> 00:07:29,070 TANNOY: 'Ladies and gentlemen, tonight's performance will begin in three minutes.' 89 00:07:29,120 --> 00:07:30,550 Looks like we're sharing a box. 90 00:07:30,600 --> 00:07:32,190 I'm Tuppence Beresford. 91 00:07:32,240 --> 00:07:33,350 Tommy Beresford. 92 00:07:33,400 --> 00:07:36,840 Nice to meet you both. Bob Harrison. The wife's over there. 93 00:07:39,840 --> 00:07:42,550 Oh, well, Tuppence can introduce herself. 94 00:07:42,600 --> 00:07:43,710 What? You? 95 00:07:43,760 --> 00:07:44,950 Harrison, you say? 96 00:07:45,000 --> 00:07:48,630 Yes, I don't go in for this sort of nonsense, really. 97 00:07:48,680 --> 00:07:51,270 The son got us the tickets. He works in the City. 98 00:07:51,320 --> 00:07:53,870 I'd as soon spend a night at the dog track. 99 00:07:53,920 --> 00:07:56,230 Huh, opera. It's utter nonsense, eh. 100 00:07:56,280 --> 00:07:59,960 Bob's in the navy. What does your fella do? 101 00:08:01,760 --> 00:08:03,430 He's in wigs. 102 00:08:07,400 --> 00:08:09,030 Beautiful, isn't it? 103 00:08:09,080 --> 00:08:12,180 I don't care for all this fancy business. 104 00:08:12,600 --> 00:08:16,470 So, I'm up on deck and I see it in the distance. 105 00:08:16,520 --> 00:08:20,510 It's a Great White. It's unmistakable. I looked closer. 106 00:08:20,560 --> 00:08:24,260 It's not one, but three and they start circling us. 107 00:08:24,480 --> 00:08:27,870 There's this young lad, Boris, Russian sailor... 108 00:08:27,920 --> 00:08:29,830 Russian? Boris? 109 00:08:29,880 --> 00:08:32,190 You know, you should be writing this down. 110 00:08:32,240 --> 00:08:33,470 It'd make a great picture. 111 00:08:33,520 --> 00:08:35,260 Yes, of course! 112 00:08:36,480 --> 00:08:38,110 Right. 113 00:08:38,160 --> 00:08:39,190 Ready. 114 00:08:39,240 --> 00:08:41,270 I want credit if you make it! 115 00:08:41,320 --> 00:08:45,270 TANNOY: 'Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats, the performance is about to begin.' 116 00:08:45,320 --> 00:08:46,590 Come on, girl. 117 00:08:46,640 --> 00:08:48,910 'Please take your seats, ladies and gentlemen.' 118 00:08:48,960 --> 00:08:49,870 See you later. 119 00:08:49,920 --> 00:08:53,220 '.. the performance will begin in one minute.' 120 00:09:11,440 --> 00:09:12,750 I'm sorry. 121 00:09:12,800 --> 00:09:14,340 God's sake! 122 00:09:16,200 --> 00:09:18,400 Sir. Sir! Your umbrella. 123 00:09:42,160 --> 00:09:48,440 Sorry, did Boris say, "Control the fish" or "Control the Finnish"? 124 00:09:51,040 --> 00:09:53,470 Look what you made me do! 125 00:09:53,520 --> 00:09:56,790 - Bob! Bob! - You bloody wasted my drink! 126 00:09:56,840 --> 00:09:58,630 Ooh... Ooh... 127 00:09:58,680 --> 00:10:00,830 - Are you all right, Mr Harrison? - What's happening? 128 00:10:00,880 --> 00:10:02,830 - Bob! Are you all right? - What's the matter? 129 00:10:02,880 --> 00:10:05,880 - Bob? Bob?? - Mr Harrison! Mr Harrison!? 130 00:10:09,640 --> 00:10:13,200 Bob! Give him some air. Speak to me, Bob! 131 00:10:15,120 --> 00:10:17,630 - Get a Doctor, Tuppence! - Yes. 132 00:10:17,680 --> 00:10:19,200 HE WHEEZES 133 00:10:24,280 --> 00:10:28,950 (SHOUTING OVER RADIO) They're saying it was a heart attack. 134 00:10:29,000 --> 00:10:31,040 "Fit as a fiddle." 135 00:10:32,160 --> 00:10:35,030 (SHOUTING) Fit as a fiddle, they say. 136 00:10:37,440 --> 00:10:39,270 'Hello. Third Floor.' 137 00:10:39,320 --> 00:10:42,030 Yes, hello, I'm ringing to speak to Major Carter. 138 00:10:42,080 --> 00:10:45,430 - 'Hello?' - I called a few times last night. 139 00:10:45,480 --> 00:10:47,830 'Hello. Third Floor.' 140 00:10:47,880 --> 00:10:50,710 Yes. I need to speak to Major Carter. 141 00:10:50,760 --> 00:10:53,110 'I'm sorry. It's a bad line, could you call back?' 142 00:10:53,160 --> 00:10:54,630 DIAL TONE 143 00:11:01,680 --> 00:11:03,680 Oh, for pity's sake. 144 00:11:05,200 --> 00:11:07,600 Tommy, your shirt is ruined! 145 00:11:09,080 --> 00:11:10,390 'Hello. Third Floor.' 146 00:11:10,440 --> 00:11:12,630 Please don't hang up! 147 00:11:12,680 --> 00:11:14,470 - Tommy? - I need to speak to Major Carter. 148 00:11:14,520 --> 00:11:17,190 - Tommy? - It's Thomas Beresford. 149 00:11:17,680 --> 00:11:21,910 - 'Major Carter said "Cricket cancelled due to bad weather. Please sit tight".' - Cricket? 150 00:11:21,960 --> 00:11:24,230 Tommy, what are you doing? 151 00:11:28,000 --> 00:11:31,120 You'd better start talking, Thomas Beresford, right now! 152 00:11:33,640 --> 00:11:36,550 "Boris the sailor wrestled a white shark..." 153 00:11:36,600 --> 00:11:38,710 Well, Boris is obviously Russia, 154 00:11:38,760 --> 00:11:42,230 the sailor could be their navy or a submarine... 155 00:11:42,280 --> 00:11:44,270 You're very good at this. 156 00:11:44,320 --> 00:11:46,550 Too late for flattery, Beresford. 157 00:11:46,600 --> 00:11:50,550 And the white shark is... America? 158 00:11:50,600 --> 00:11:53,030 Could they be planning an attack? 159 00:11:53,080 --> 00:11:57,270 Rotten luck he had a heart attack before finishing the message. 160 00:11:57,320 --> 00:12:00,430 What if it wasn't a heart attack? 161 00:12:00,480 --> 00:12:04,910 Harrison spilt his drink on your shirt -- this stain. 162 00:12:04,960 --> 00:12:06,750 I don't follow. 163 00:12:06,800 --> 00:12:08,870 It could have been poison. 164 00:12:08,920 --> 00:12:10,230 No, you don't mean he was... 165 00:12:10,280 --> 00:12:12,950 Murdered? Well, we have to find out. 166 00:12:13,000 --> 00:12:15,710 Now hold on. Carter said sit tight. He would contact me. 167 00:12:15,760 --> 00:12:17,030 The message was very clear. 168 00:12:17,080 --> 00:12:19,790 Oh, come on, Tommy. What harm could a little investigating do? 169 00:12:19,840 --> 00:12:23,310 Then when Carter gets in contact, we'll have the whole thing tied up in a bow. 170 00:12:23,360 --> 00:12:25,900 Our only lead is a dirty shirt. 171 00:12:28,200 --> 00:12:29,870 Not just that. 172 00:12:32,040 --> 00:12:34,030 There was a man... 173 00:12:34,080 --> 00:12:35,950 watching the box. 174 00:12:37,920 --> 00:12:39,190 Maybe he was involved. 175 00:12:39,240 --> 00:12:41,390 Can you even remember what he looked like? 176 00:12:41,440 --> 00:12:45,400 Tall, dark, he was very handsome. 177 00:12:47,040 --> 00:12:49,510 I can picture him right now. 178 00:12:49,560 --> 00:12:51,100 Try not to. 179 00:12:53,960 --> 00:12:57,350 I'm sure Benjamin will be very happy here, Mr and Mrs Jones. 180 00:12:57,400 --> 00:12:58,390 Bye-bye. 181 00:12:58,440 --> 00:13:00,310 - Bye. - Thanks. 182 00:13:03,360 --> 00:13:04,870 You're not sending George here? 183 00:13:04,920 --> 00:13:06,150 Why? Shouldn't we? 184 00:13:06,200 --> 00:13:08,350 I need you to identify this stain. 185 00:13:08,400 --> 00:13:09,630 It's the only clue we have. 186 00:13:09,680 --> 00:13:11,630 I'm in the middle of an open day. 187 00:13:11,680 --> 00:13:15,070 But it won't take very long. Just get your thingamybob kit. 188 00:13:15,120 --> 00:13:16,510 The head is already cross with me 189 00:13:16,560 --> 00:13:18,310 for missing time on our last adventure. 190 00:13:18,360 --> 00:13:21,950 He's right, Tuppence. This is meant to be top secret. 191 00:13:22,000 --> 00:13:23,800 Ooh, top secret? 192 00:13:25,200 --> 00:13:29,390 Death of a spy at the opera. A missing scientist! 193 00:13:29,440 --> 00:13:31,180 A real mystery. 194 00:13:32,000 --> 00:13:34,190 SHE CLEARS HER THROAT 195 00:13:34,240 --> 00:13:38,070 Can I get you anything from the canteen, Mr Pemberton? 196 00:13:38,120 --> 00:13:39,350 Yes, please, Barbara. 197 00:13:39,400 --> 00:13:42,390 Miss Kemp. Ermm... 198 00:13:42,440 --> 00:13:44,950 A crumpet. 199 00:13:45,000 --> 00:13:47,320 Thank you. Miss Kemp. 200 00:13:52,400 --> 00:13:54,270 Chemistry? 201 00:13:54,320 --> 00:13:56,660 Drama department, actually. 202 00:14:00,720 --> 00:14:02,990 Pass the sodium hydroxide. 203 00:14:09,680 --> 00:14:13,710 Sweep her off her feet, Albert. Take her on an adventure. 204 00:14:13,760 --> 00:14:15,630 Hydrochloric acid. 205 00:14:16,400 --> 00:14:20,630 I wouldn't rush it. Play the long game, Albert. 206 00:14:20,680 --> 00:14:22,430 Worked for me. 207 00:14:22,480 --> 00:14:25,520 Not all girls will be as patient as I was, Tommy. 208 00:14:45,200 --> 00:14:46,960 Cyanide. 209 00:14:48,240 --> 00:14:49,580 Poison! 210 00:14:50,960 --> 00:14:53,400 He WAS murdered. I knew it! 211 00:14:55,800 --> 00:14:58,030 Are you going to tell me what this is about? 212 00:14:58,080 --> 00:15:00,830 I'm still on Carter's books, you know. I do have clearance. 213 00:15:00,880 --> 00:15:02,350 We can't. 214 00:15:03,120 --> 00:15:04,830 I'm-I'm sorry. 215 00:15:04,880 --> 00:15:06,230 Yes... 216 00:15:06,280 --> 00:15:10,430 Good old Albert, called in to test for stains and nothing more, 217 00:15:10,480 --> 00:15:11,790 part-time nobody. 218 00:15:11,840 --> 00:15:15,430 There is one other thing you can help us with. 219 00:15:15,480 --> 00:15:18,920 Have you ever heard of a scientist called Gilbert Worthing? 220 00:15:24,280 --> 00:15:26,240 Gilbert Worthing? 221 00:15:28,200 --> 00:15:30,670 We were at Cambridge together. 222 00:15:33,320 --> 00:15:35,590 He's an atomic physicist. 223 00:15:37,680 --> 00:15:41,200 Atomic? As in bombs? 224 00:15:42,280 --> 00:15:45,020 He worked on the Manhattan project. 225 00:15:50,080 --> 00:15:52,150 At least tell me the plan. 226 00:15:52,200 --> 00:15:53,870 I'm not sure we should even be here. 227 00:15:53,920 --> 00:15:56,720 We're going to talk to Mrs Harrison. 228 00:16:00,400 --> 00:16:02,870 We're so sorry for your loss. 229 00:16:03,320 --> 00:16:05,150 Oh... 230 00:16:05,200 --> 00:16:06,800 Thank you... 231 00:16:08,960 --> 00:16:12,720 Your husband had a message for us. 232 00:16:14,480 --> 00:16:15,750 What? 233 00:16:16,680 --> 00:16:18,030 About his work. 234 00:16:18,080 --> 00:16:20,070 Who are these people? 235 00:16:20,120 --> 00:16:22,070 They were at the opera. 236 00:16:22,120 --> 00:16:24,270 They sat next to me and your dad. 237 00:16:24,320 --> 00:16:28,110 He talked to us about a sailor called Boris? 238 00:16:28,160 --> 00:16:31,150 Boris died at sea. What you bringing that up for? 239 00:16:31,200 --> 00:16:33,710 What are you talking about?! 240 00:16:33,760 --> 00:16:36,550 I think he really was in the navy. 241 00:16:36,600 --> 00:16:38,430 What were they doing in our box, then? 242 00:16:38,480 --> 00:16:40,150 I don't know what they're on about, Mum. 243 00:16:40,200 --> 00:16:41,630 It'll be all right, don't worry. 244 00:16:41,680 --> 00:16:43,350 Wait a minute. 245 00:16:43,840 --> 00:16:48,630 Um... You didn't seem too fond of the box seats. 246 00:16:48,680 --> 00:16:50,710 I was wondering what made you get the tickets. 247 00:16:50,760 --> 00:16:51,750 My son got them... 248 00:16:51,800 --> 00:16:55,430 I didn't buy her a box. I could barely afford the nose bleeds! 249 00:16:55,480 --> 00:16:56,910 I'm terribly sorry. Excuse me. 250 00:16:56,960 --> 00:16:59,430 They were in the wrong seats! 251 00:17:01,760 --> 00:17:04,110 There must have been two Harrisons. 252 00:17:04,160 --> 00:17:07,160 The man I saw has to be the real Harrison. 253 00:17:08,840 --> 00:17:11,110 They killed the wrong man. 254 00:17:16,160 --> 00:17:20,110 Inspector Beresford, we understand somebody here has been accepting 255 00:17:20,160 --> 00:17:22,910 bribes to upgrade tickets to box status. 256 00:17:22,960 --> 00:17:25,990 What? No, not bribes. It was a mistake. 257 00:17:26,040 --> 00:17:27,750 An honest mix up with the tickets. 258 00:17:27,800 --> 00:17:29,910 Well, then, would you care to verify 259 00:17:29,960 --> 00:17:34,150 the identity of the Mr Harrison who lost his box seat? 260 00:17:34,200 --> 00:17:38,750 I don't have his details but he left behind an umbrella -- a fancy one. 261 00:17:38,800 --> 00:17:40,190 We kept it for him. 262 00:17:40,240 --> 00:17:44,550 Mmm. Can you remember what he looked like? 263 00:17:44,600 --> 00:17:47,630 He was tall. Dark hair. 264 00:17:47,680 --> 00:17:49,550 Had a face like... 265 00:17:50,000 --> 00:17:52,150 - Cary Grant..? - Yes! 266 00:17:52,200 --> 00:17:54,070 - Brown eyes. - High cheekbones... 267 00:17:54,120 --> 00:17:56,460 A stern but tender stare... 268 00:17:57,640 --> 00:17:58,910 BOTH: Yes. 269 00:17:58,960 --> 00:18:02,350 Yes. Well, thank you very much. You've been most helpful. 270 00:18:02,400 --> 00:18:04,470 Come along, Tuppence. 271 00:18:07,040 --> 00:18:09,710 REPORTER: It's a menace, this choking eye-watering smog. 272 00:18:09,760 --> 00:18:13,070 Our intrepid cameraman drove through fog shrouded London to report 273 00:18:13,120 --> 00:18:16,920 on the traffic chaos. Traffic in London was completely at a standstill... 274 00:18:26,560 --> 00:18:27,590 It's beautiful. 275 00:18:27,640 --> 00:18:29,990 Yes, I certainly want to return it to the rightful owner. 276 00:18:30,040 --> 00:18:33,590 Ah, serial number. Leave it with me. I'll give him a call later. 277 00:18:33,640 --> 00:18:37,030 Any chance I could call him? I'd like to return it in person. 278 00:18:37,080 --> 00:18:39,670 I'm not in the business of giving out customer details. 279 00:18:39,720 --> 00:18:41,750 I'm sure he'd like to meet the man who found it. 280 00:18:41,800 --> 00:18:45,400 I rather think that's up to him. Will you let go?! 281 00:18:50,480 --> 00:18:52,420 I'm terribly sorry. 282 00:18:53,120 --> 00:18:57,150 Be sure to tell him that a friend of Carter's returned it. 283 00:18:57,200 --> 00:19:00,360 Remember to say the name Carter. 284 00:19:06,080 --> 00:19:07,910 What the hell are you doing? 285 00:19:07,960 --> 00:19:10,760 Have a little faith, Tuppence. Look. 286 00:19:11,480 --> 00:19:13,960 All we have to do is wait. 287 00:19:15,000 --> 00:19:18,550 Ah, Mr Harrison? 288 00:19:18,600 --> 00:19:21,640 Good afternoon, sir. I believe I have your umbrella. 289 00:19:31,760 --> 00:19:34,230 What about him? 290 00:19:34,280 --> 00:19:36,670 No. I said tall and dark. 291 00:19:36,720 --> 00:19:38,790 All right, all right. 292 00:19:43,000 --> 00:19:45,670 Harrison's smart. He sent someone. 293 00:19:54,520 --> 00:19:57,190 Wait... We're friends of Carter's. 294 00:19:58,760 --> 00:20:01,160 Where's Carter? Who are you? 295 00:20:01,800 --> 00:20:05,190 Carter's my uncle. He's... unavailable. 296 00:20:05,240 --> 00:20:07,030 What's your relationship to Mr Harrison? 297 00:20:07,080 --> 00:20:09,320 - He's my... - mentor. 298 00:20:11,920 --> 00:20:13,390 In music? 299 00:20:14,360 --> 00:20:16,700 We met at a literary salon. 300 00:20:18,200 --> 00:20:20,870 He has a message for us. For Carter. 301 00:20:20,920 --> 00:20:23,670 We were at the opera. Mr Harrison was intercepted. 302 00:20:23,720 --> 00:20:25,110 If you could tell us where he is... 303 00:20:25,160 --> 00:20:26,510 No. 304 00:20:26,560 --> 00:20:28,110 We can help him. 305 00:20:28,160 --> 00:20:31,680 Forget it. I keep him safe. No one else. 306 00:20:35,360 --> 00:20:37,230 "Beresford's Barnets"? 307 00:20:37,280 --> 00:20:39,420 Tell him to contact us. 308 00:20:41,160 --> 00:20:44,360 Let's beat the smog, Tuppence. Come on home! 309 00:20:47,600 --> 00:20:49,750 What makes you think he'll go straight to Harrison? 310 00:20:49,800 --> 00:20:52,710 Something tells me they're more than just friends. 311 00:20:52,760 --> 00:20:55,510 Oh! Do you think Carter knows? 312 00:20:55,560 --> 00:20:58,230 I suspect Harrison is pretty good at leading a double life. 313 00:20:58,280 --> 00:21:00,350 I bet he must have broken a few girls' hearts. 314 00:21:00,400 --> 00:21:02,270 Not yours, I hope! 315 00:21:03,840 --> 00:21:05,470 - Mum? Where are you? - There you are! 316 00:21:05,520 --> 00:21:07,080 Stay close. 317 00:21:08,240 --> 00:21:11,110 Keep hold of my hand. This way. 318 00:21:11,160 --> 00:21:12,150 Ooh! 319 00:21:12,200 --> 00:21:13,680 Excuse me! 320 00:21:17,640 --> 00:21:19,480 Excuse me. 321 00:21:21,440 --> 00:21:22,470 Tuppence? 322 00:21:22,520 --> 00:21:24,270 - Tommy? - Tuppence? 323 00:21:24,320 --> 00:21:26,110 Tommy? 324 00:21:26,160 --> 00:21:27,270 Tuppence? 325 00:21:27,320 --> 00:21:28,590 Tommy? 326 00:21:29,440 --> 00:21:30,630 Tommy? 327 00:21:30,680 --> 00:21:32,550 Tuppence? Tuppence! 328 00:21:32,600 --> 00:21:34,790 Where are you trying to get to, madam? 329 00:21:34,840 --> 00:21:37,270 I've lost my husband. I don't know, I should... 330 00:21:37,320 --> 00:21:39,310 probably try and get back to Waterloo. 331 00:21:39,360 --> 00:21:41,270 This way to Waterloo, Madam. 332 00:21:41,320 --> 00:21:43,670 Are you sure? I could have sworn that way was Seven Dials. 333 00:21:43,720 --> 00:21:46,190 This way, Madam. I'm certain. 334 00:21:48,040 --> 00:21:50,960 That's right. Keep going. 335 00:21:53,800 --> 00:21:56,670 Just at the end of the tunnel, madam. 336 00:21:59,120 --> 00:22:01,830 That's it. Turn right for Waterloo. 337 00:22:01,880 --> 00:22:03,230 Is this your usual beat? 338 00:22:03,280 --> 00:22:06,680 That's definitely Seven Dials or can't you see? 339 00:22:42,680 --> 00:22:44,080 GUNSHOTS 340 00:22:59,880 --> 00:23:01,350 Tuppence? 341 00:23:04,120 --> 00:23:05,590 Tuppence! 342 00:23:10,440 --> 00:23:12,180 You're shaking. 343 00:23:14,640 --> 00:23:17,040 I looked everywhere for you. 344 00:23:17,280 --> 00:23:18,950 What happened? 345 00:23:19,560 --> 00:23:22,040 SHE SOBS 346 00:23:55,800 --> 00:23:57,470 What time is it? 347 00:23:57,520 --> 00:23:58,950 Ten. 348 00:23:59,000 --> 00:24:00,200 Ten! 349 00:24:01,360 --> 00:24:04,830 You needed the rest. And now you need the sustenance. 350 00:24:04,880 --> 00:24:08,960 Oh, Tommy, how lovely... Marmalade! 351 00:24:10,400 --> 00:24:11,640 Mm! 352 00:24:13,480 --> 00:24:15,150 Are you eating? 353 00:24:15,200 --> 00:24:17,110 I've been up since six. 354 00:24:17,160 --> 00:24:19,630 Not Mrs Morgan's cockerel? That bloody bird! 355 00:24:19,680 --> 00:24:22,240 I just couldn't sleep. 356 00:24:26,400 --> 00:24:29,400 Well, that'll be the late night biccies. 357 00:24:32,880 --> 00:24:35,020 Anything from Harrison? 358 00:24:38,120 --> 00:24:40,990 Well, let's try Albert -- see if he's heard anything. 359 00:24:41,040 --> 00:24:44,910 No. I'm afraid this is where it ends. 360 00:24:44,960 --> 00:24:47,910 We had another postcard from George this morning. 361 00:24:47,960 --> 00:24:49,230 What's wrong? Is he all right? 362 00:24:49,280 --> 00:24:53,590 He's fine. I just imagined having to write back to him... 363 00:24:53,640 --> 00:24:55,630 to tell him his mother... 364 00:24:55,680 --> 00:24:57,350 had been shot. 365 00:24:59,880 --> 00:25:02,430 It's just too dangerous, Tuppence. 366 00:25:02,480 --> 00:25:05,590 But... If we work together... 367 00:25:05,640 --> 00:25:07,510 For either of us. 368 00:25:10,880 --> 00:25:13,350 That is the end of the matter. 369 00:25:24,800 --> 00:25:27,280 RADIO PLAYS 370 00:25:29,760 --> 00:25:31,430 Have you finished the stock list? 371 00:25:31,480 --> 00:25:35,070 Yes. I think we need to order more brunettes. 372 00:25:35,120 --> 00:25:37,990 Doris Day, Grace Kelly, Diana Dors... 373 00:25:38,800 --> 00:25:41,740 Blondes. We need to order more blondes. 374 00:25:45,880 --> 00:25:47,470 Bills... 375 00:25:47,520 --> 00:25:49,990 bills... 376 00:25:50,040 --> 00:25:51,310 bills... 377 00:25:51,360 --> 00:25:54,230 Oh, a letter for Beresford's Barnets. 378 00:26:13,840 --> 00:26:15,910 It has to be from him. 379 00:26:16,320 --> 00:26:18,390 It has to be Harrison. 380 00:26:24,040 --> 00:26:26,440 Well, we'll miss our chance. 381 00:26:31,400 --> 00:26:33,120 Come on! 382 00:26:34,360 --> 00:26:35,630 Keys. 383 00:26:56,000 --> 00:26:57,590 There is no 201. 384 00:26:57,640 --> 00:26:59,440 There has to be. 385 00:27:00,440 --> 00:27:02,440 Tommy... That's him. 386 00:27:03,920 --> 00:27:05,310 Are you sure? 387 00:27:05,360 --> 00:27:06,630 There. 388 00:27:09,760 --> 00:27:12,590 CAR ENGINE REVS 389 00:27:12,640 --> 00:27:14,040 HE YELLS 390 00:27:15,470 --> 00:27:16,470 No! 391 00:27:16,520 --> 00:27:18,660 Oh, my God. Is he dead? 392 00:27:21,760 --> 00:27:24,670 Tell... Tell Carter... 393 00:27:24,720 --> 00:27:28,320 there's a spy in the house... 394 00:27:31,200 --> 00:27:33,270 They've taken Gilbert. 395 00:27:34,840 --> 00:27:37,150 It's... N. 396 00:27:37,200 --> 00:27:40,190 Did he say... N? 397 00:27:40,240 --> 00:27:41,590 I heard M. 398 00:27:41,640 --> 00:27:43,640 Did you say N? Or M? 399 00:27:45,240 --> 00:27:46,710 HE GRUNTS 400 00:27:51,200 --> 00:27:52,670 He's gone. 401 00:28:00,560 --> 00:28:02,900 What if we led them to him? 402 00:28:04,560 --> 00:28:07,100 What if we had Harrison killed? 403 00:28:07,960 --> 00:28:09,630 No, no, no, no, no. 404 00:28:09,680 --> 00:28:12,350 DOORBELL RINGS, DOG STARTS BARKING 405 00:28:13,240 --> 00:28:15,780 DOORBELL RINGS MORE INSISTENTLY 406 00:28:23,000 --> 00:28:24,800 KNOCKING AT DOOR 407 00:28:26,000 --> 00:28:28,470 DOORBELL RINGS 408 00:28:28,520 --> 00:28:30,120 It's Carter. 409 00:28:32,320 --> 00:28:34,720 What's he going to do to us? 410 00:28:36,200 --> 00:28:37,510 Not us. Me. 411 00:28:37,560 --> 00:28:38,670 What? 412 00:28:38,720 --> 00:28:42,510 I took the mission. I'll take the consequences. You wait upstairs. 413 00:28:42,560 --> 00:28:44,670 KNOCKING AND RINGING 414 00:28:44,720 --> 00:28:46,920 Tommy Beresford? Tommy? 415 00:28:48,040 --> 00:28:49,230 Where have you been, Uncle? 416 00:28:49,280 --> 00:28:51,430 Don't "uncle" me. I've been looking for this leak. 417 00:28:51,480 --> 00:28:53,620 Look where it's got me! 418 00:28:53,800 --> 00:28:54,990 What did he say? 419 00:28:55,040 --> 00:28:56,030 Who? 420 00:28:56,080 --> 00:28:58,710 Don't be soft, Tommy. Harrison! 421 00:28:58,760 --> 00:29:03,230 Gilbert's been kidnapped. And he said there's a spy in the house. 422 00:29:03,280 --> 00:29:05,350 Did he mention a name? 423 00:29:05,840 --> 00:29:08,960 I think he said... M. 424 00:29:10,160 --> 00:29:12,040 M. 425 00:29:13,240 --> 00:29:15,480 No, I don't know an M... 426 00:29:16,640 --> 00:29:20,350 Not that I recall. I mean, they do change the code names, but... 427 00:29:20,400 --> 00:29:22,540 Are you sure he said M? 428 00:29:23,640 --> 00:29:25,710 It could have been N. 429 00:29:27,440 --> 00:29:28,920 N? 430 00:29:33,000 --> 00:29:35,150 Does N mean something? 431 00:29:35,200 --> 00:29:37,000 Close that door. 432 00:29:54,400 --> 00:29:56,310 Promise me you'll keep Tuppence out of this. 433 00:29:56,360 --> 00:29:58,910 I know she's been involved so far. 434 00:29:58,960 --> 00:30:00,350 For your ears only. 435 00:30:00,400 --> 00:30:01,390 Yes, Uncle. 436 00:30:01,440 --> 00:30:05,440 MUFFLED VOICES 437 00:30:08,920 --> 00:30:10,630 So who was N? 438 00:30:10,680 --> 00:30:14,680 A Soviet agent who has eluded us for years. 439 00:30:16,800 --> 00:30:19,190 There were a number of British traitors whose sympathies 440 00:30:19,240 --> 00:30:22,540 were with the USSR. They turned to communism. 441 00:30:23,920 --> 00:30:26,390 Are you familiar with the Fifth Column, Tommy? 442 00:30:26,440 --> 00:30:28,750 I've heard the phrase. 443 00:30:28,800 --> 00:30:33,550 The enemy within. N has contacts in the British government. 444 00:30:33,600 --> 00:30:37,710 Definitely in the military and very possibly in my own department. 445 00:30:37,760 --> 00:30:40,390 One of them tipped N off about Gilbert's project. 446 00:30:40,440 --> 00:30:43,310 That means the Russians have Gilbert? 447 00:30:44,960 --> 00:30:46,230 What is the project? 448 00:30:46,280 --> 00:30:49,590 It's a bomb. A new bomb. A prototype. 449 00:30:49,640 --> 00:30:51,510 KNOCKING AT WINDOW 450 00:30:52,760 --> 00:30:54,430 Morning, Mr B. 451 00:30:56,920 --> 00:30:58,910 All your windows, same as usual. 452 00:30:58,960 --> 00:31:01,430 Oh, for goodness sake, Tommy. 453 00:31:06,560 --> 00:31:08,760 DOG BARKS 454 00:31:14,720 --> 00:31:16,430 What are they going to do with the bomb? 455 00:31:16,480 --> 00:31:18,190 I suspect they're after the technology. 456 00:31:18,240 --> 00:31:22,910 Which means their priority will be getting it out of the country. 457 00:31:22,960 --> 00:31:26,040 ... hired Gilbert in secret. It's all very hush-hush. 458 00:31:29,240 --> 00:31:31,150 We're missing the cricket. 459 00:31:31,200 --> 00:31:33,830 The Home Secretary asked me to send someone I can trust. 460 00:31:33,880 --> 00:31:37,910 We knew there was a leak, so the smaller the operation, the better. 461 00:31:37,960 --> 00:31:39,830 You sent Harrison. 462 00:31:41,400 --> 00:31:42,550 That's right. 463 00:31:42,600 --> 00:31:45,150 To the guesthouse in Norfolk where Gilbert had been staying. 464 00:31:45,200 --> 00:31:46,430 See what he could find out. 465 00:31:46,480 --> 00:31:50,080 "The spy in the house is... N." 466 00:31:52,200 --> 00:31:56,110 But if they have Gilbert and the bomb, why are they still there? 467 00:31:56,160 --> 00:32:01,440 Someone, something of value remains in that hotel. 468 00:32:10,400 --> 00:32:12,870 The Sans Souci Hotel, Cromer. 469 00:32:16,840 --> 00:32:20,110 The delicate nature of the job has meant getting background information 470 00:32:20,160 --> 00:32:22,950 on the other guests, rather slow. 471 00:32:23,000 --> 00:32:26,110 You'll have to meet up with Albert tomorrow. He'll brief you on the train. 472 00:32:26,160 --> 00:32:28,550 But what do you want me to do? 473 00:32:28,600 --> 00:32:31,030 I want you to find N, of course. 474 00:32:31,080 --> 00:32:36,000 You find N, find Gilbert, you find the bomb. 475 00:32:41,200 --> 00:32:42,950 Not a word to Tuppence, remember. 476 00:32:43,000 --> 00:32:44,680 Yes, Uncle. 477 00:32:48,280 --> 00:32:50,080 What did he say? 478 00:32:51,320 --> 00:32:53,390 He said, "Thank you". 479 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:55,600 "Thank you"? 480 00:32:56,040 --> 00:32:58,710 For all our help in finding Harrison. 481 00:32:58,760 --> 00:33:03,880 I told him what we knew, he said thank you, and... that was that. 482 00:33:16,160 --> 00:33:19,260 Wasn't he angry that Harrison got killed? 483 00:33:20,320 --> 00:33:23,190 It's all part of the game, I suppose. 484 00:33:24,640 --> 00:33:26,990 So that was it? 485 00:33:27,040 --> 00:33:28,790 It's not all bad news. 486 00:33:28,840 --> 00:33:32,910 Do you remember that wig convention in Scotland I was telling you about? 487 00:33:32,960 --> 00:33:36,800 Well, a place has come up. Train leaves tomorrow at nine, actually. 488 00:33:38,360 --> 00:33:39,910 Did you marry an idiot? 489 00:33:39,960 --> 00:33:43,910 - Sorry? - "Do you, Thomas Beresford, take this gullible idiot?" Is that what the vicar said? 490 00:33:43,960 --> 00:33:45,150 I don't know what you mean. 491 00:33:45,200 --> 00:33:46,670 Carter's given you a new mission. 492 00:33:46,720 --> 00:33:48,460 Absolutely not. 493 00:33:50,840 --> 00:33:52,310 Swear it. 494 00:33:55,120 --> 00:33:57,560 I... swear... 495 00:34:01,240 --> 00:34:03,110 Thomas Beresford. 496 00:34:06,920 --> 00:34:08,350 Be reasonable, Tuppence... 497 00:34:08,400 --> 00:34:10,470 It's only for a week. 498 00:34:11,760 --> 00:34:13,030 Or so. 499 00:34:14,760 --> 00:34:18,670 You'll need to keep warm up there. Scotland can be very chilly. 500 00:34:18,720 --> 00:34:21,470 I really wish you could come with me, Tuppence... 501 00:34:21,520 --> 00:34:24,670 I worry a wig convention is no place for a lady. 502 00:34:24,720 --> 00:34:27,670 Absolutely. I completely understand. I'd be bored stiff. 503 00:34:27,720 --> 00:34:29,190 You really would be. 504 00:34:29,240 --> 00:34:32,180 I know. I can't imagine anything worse! 505 00:34:33,800 --> 00:34:36,710 In fact, I've been thinking of getting away myself. 506 00:34:36,760 --> 00:34:38,150 Oh...? Have you? 507 00:34:38,200 --> 00:34:40,340 Just to see Aunt Julie. 508 00:34:41,360 --> 00:34:44,510 She's been hinting for help with her Christmas chutneys since July. 509 00:34:44,560 --> 00:34:46,110 You can't stand chutney. 510 00:34:46,160 --> 00:34:47,830 But I love Aunt Julie. 511 00:34:47,880 --> 00:34:48,950 No, you don't. 512 00:34:49,000 --> 00:34:51,000 Anyway, excuse me... 513 00:34:51,720 --> 00:34:54,230 If I set off now, I can get there before dark. 514 00:34:54,280 --> 00:34:55,550 Oh... 515 00:34:57,040 --> 00:34:58,870 You can bring me some shortbread. 516 00:34:58,920 --> 00:35:00,390 What? Why? 517 00:35:00,440 --> 00:35:02,980 Scotland, Tommy. Famous for it. 518 00:35:09,680 --> 00:35:12,230 I'll, er... I won't forget the shortbread. 519 00:35:12,280 --> 00:35:14,750 Don't miss your train, Tommy. 520 00:35:33,280 --> 00:35:36,830 TRAIN WHISTLES 521 00:35:36,880 --> 00:35:39,360 CONDUCTOR WHISTLES 522 00:35:52,520 --> 00:35:53,830 Once more for good measure. 523 00:35:53,880 --> 00:35:57,910 Sheila Perenna, proprietress of the Sans Souci. Irish. 524 00:35:57,960 --> 00:35:58,950 What part? 525 00:35:59,000 --> 00:35:59,990 Connemara. 526 00:36:00,040 --> 00:36:01,310 Next. 527 00:36:01,360 --> 00:36:02,830 Carl Denim. Son of a publican. 528 00:36:02,880 --> 00:36:05,710 Who lived here for a few years, at the San Souci, 529 00:36:05,760 --> 00:36:07,070 just a couple of months. 530 00:36:07,120 --> 00:36:08,110 Next. 531 00:36:08,160 --> 00:36:10,750 Major Khan. Fought in the liberation of Italy. 532 00:36:10,800 --> 00:36:11,790 Medals? 533 00:36:11,840 --> 00:36:12,830 Victoria Cross? 534 00:36:12,880 --> 00:36:15,350 No! Military Cross. 535 00:36:15,400 --> 00:36:17,310 Come on, Tommy! 536 00:36:17,360 --> 00:36:20,790 You can't afford to make a false move. You saw what happened to Harrison! 537 00:36:20,840 --> 00:36:24,870 N could be a war hero, an office clerk or a nun. 538 00:36:24,920 --> 00:36:26,910 Trust no one. 539 00:36:26,960 --> 00:36:29,070 'But get everyone to trust you.' 540 00:36:29,120 --> 00:36:30,430 Sans Souci, please Driver. 541 00:36:30,480 --> 00:36:31,870 'Next.' 542 00:36:31,920 --> 00:36:35,990 Mrs Sprot. Married but travelling alone. Likes walks on the beach. 543 00:36:36,040 --> 00:36:38,840 Wears 'Miss Dior' by Christian Dior. 544 00:36:39,320 --> 00:36:41,230 You remembered her pretty easily. 545 00:36:41,280 --> 00:36:43,350 Well, you don't forget a name like Sprot. 546 00:36:43,400 --> 00:36:45,150 Quite. Next. 547 00:36:45,200 --> 00:36:50,630 Mr and Mrs Minton. Psychologists. Sounds like mumbo-jumbo to me... 548 00:36:50,680 --> 00:36:53,110 but I have read "The Ego And The Id". 549 00:36:53,160 --> 00:36:54,230 Finally? 550 00:36:54,280 --> 00:36:57,030 Veronica Urbanowicz, Polish maid. 551 00:36:57,080 --> 00:36:59,310 Which leads us right on to your cover. 552 00:36:59,360 --> 00:37:00,750 George Meadows. 553 00:37:00,800 --> 00:37:03,710 Bachelor. Bookworm. Bird watcher. 554 00:37:03,760 --> 00:37:05,110 What's your avian speciality? 555 00:37:05,160 --> 00:37:06,150 Warblers. 556 00:37:06,200 --> 00:37:07,190 Excellent. 557 00:37:07,240 --> 00:37:11,550 George Meadows. Birdwatcher. Here to spot some birds. 558 00:37:11,600 --> 00:37:14,310 'Just remember, Tommy, any of these could be N. 559 00:37:14,360 --> 00:37:18,310 'Carl Denim, Major Khan, Sheila Perenna, the Mintons, 560 00:37:18,360 --> 00:37:21,160 'Mrs Sprot, Urbanowicz, any of them. 561 00:37:24,880 --> 00:37:27,310 'Be charming, but anonymous. 562 00:37:27,360 --> 00:37:29,630 'Friendly but forgettable. 563 00:37:30,480 --> 00:37:32,950 'Good luck out there, Tommy.' 564 00:37:33,960 --> 00:37:34,990 We're full. 565 00:37:35,040 --> 00:37:36,510 George Meadows. I booked. 566 00:37:36,560 --> 00:37:40,400 Right. Well, act like it, then, and go in. 567 00:37:44,480 --> 00:37:47,270 Did your mother never teach you to wipe your feet? 568 00:37:47,320 --> 00:37:50,430 Breakfast is seven to eight and not a minute after. 569 00:37:50,480 --> 00:37:53,790 Dinner's at six, lunch -- you fend for yourself. 570 00:37:53,840 --> 00:37:56,070 I take it you're here for the Veterans' Ball? 571 00:37:56,120 --> 00:37:57,230 Ah, yes... Yes, of course. 572 00:37:57,280 --> 00:37:58,670 Taxis are booked. Don't be late. 573 00:37:58,720 --> 00:38:03,790 Is that a West Coast accent I detect? Connemara, perhaps? 574 00:38:03,840 --> 00:38:06,550 Oh, God, don't talk to me about that place. 575 00:38:06,600 --> 00:38:09,150 Nothing but sheep and rocks. 576 00:38:09,200 --> 00:38:11,230 Your room is just at the top of the stairs. 577 00:38:11,280 --> 00:38:14,760 You must attract a better class of guests at a house like this. 578 00:38:15,760 --> 00:38:17,870 You're not writing a review, are you? 579 00:38:17,920 --> 00:38:19,790 No, no. I just... 580 00:38:20,840 --> 00:38:22,110 Good. 581 00:38:47,720 --> 00:38:50,750 Oh. Oh, I'm terribly sorry. 582 00:38:50,800 --> 00:38:51,990 Wrong room. 583 00:38:52,040 --> 00:38:53,070 Can I help you? 584 00:38:53,120 --> 00:38:54,110 I'm George Meadows. 585 00:38:54,160 --> 00:38:59,350 Pleased to meet you. I'm Mr Minton. This is my wife. 586 00:38:59,400 --> 00:39:03,160 "Even a happy life cannot be without a measure of darkness". 587 00:39:04,560 --> 00:39:08,030 For anyone who seeks meaning in today's world, 588 00:39:08,080 --> 00:39:09,870 Jung is a must. 589 00:39:09,920 --> 00:39:13,910 I'm more of a Freud man myself. Have you read any? 590 00:39:13,960 --> 00:39:17,360 One chooses their teacher and remains faithful. 591 00:39:18,280 --> 00:39:19,790 Are you in the business? 592 00:39:19,840 --> 00:39:21,350 We're psychologists. Yes. 593 00:39:21,400 --> 00:39:23,350 I can tell by your stance you're a military man. 594 00:39:23,400 --> 00:39:26,550 Well, I... I did my bit in the last show. 595 00:39:26,600 --> 00:39:28,940 You saw a lot in that time. 596 00:39:29,600 --> 00:39:31,800 I can tell by your grip. 597 00:39:35,680 --> 00:39:38,680 If you'd excuse me, I should find my room. 598 00:40:04,560 --> 00:40:07,670 Of course, Mrs Blenkensop, It won't happen again. 599 00:40:07,720 --> 00:40:11,020 Thank you for pointing it out, Mrs Blenkensop. 600 00:40:21,400 --> 00:40:22,790 HE CLEARS THROAT 601 00:40:22,840 --> 00:40:26,120 - Mr Meadows, I presume? - Tuppence! - It is Meadows, isn't it? 602 00:40:28,040 --> 00:40:31,390 Oh, yes, that's right. And, erm, you must be...? 603 00:40:31,440 --> 00:40:34,910 - Mrs Blenkensop. - Oh. - Would you care for some tea? 604 00:40:34,960 --> 00:40:36,640 Thank you. 605 00:40:40,720 --> 00:40:42,470 How did you know where to come? 606 00:40:42,520 --> 00:40:45,070 Walls have ears, Tommy, don't you remember? 607 00:40:45,120 --> 00:40:48,510 So poor Aunt Julie is making chutney on her own again this year. 608 00:40:48,560 --> 00:40:51,390 Let me guess, the wig convention finished early? 609 00:40:51,440 --> 00:40:53,110 DOOR CREAKS OPEN 610 00:40:53,160 --> 00:40:55,910 Oh. Is there a Mr Blenkensop? 611 00:40:55,960 --> 00:41:00,430 Horrible slow death by disease. Mrs Meadows? 612 00:41:00,480 --> 00:41:02,550 Bachelor. 613 00:41:02,600 --> 00:41:05,140 - CLOCK CHIMES - How original. 614 00:41:08,200 --> 00:41:09,750 Any thoughts on N yet? 615 00:41:09,800 --> 00:41:11,910 They're all coming down for tea in a minute. 616 00:41:11,960 --> 00:41:14,300 Do your own detective work. 617 00:41:15,440 --> 00:41:17,310 Mrs Blenkensop... 618 00:41:18,440 --> 00:41:20,950 Oh, don't tell me you've replaced me already? 619 00:41:21,000 --> 00:41:22,510 Mr Denim, you do tease! 620 00:41:22,560 --> 00:41:24,710 I'm old enough to be your big sister. 621 00:41:24,760 --> 00:41:26,630 SHE LAUGHS 622 00:41:26,680 --> 00:41:29,110 This is Mr Meadows. 623 00:41:29,160 --> 00:41:32,270 You'll get along famously, he's a bachelor too. 624 00:41:32,320 --> 00:41:33,630 Hunter? 625 00:41:33,680 --> 00:41:35,350 Bird-watcher. 626 00:41:36,560 --> 00:41:40,830 I thought I heard an unfamiliar male voice. Hello. 627 00:41:40,880 --> 00:41:42,230 Hello. 628 00:41:42,280 --> 00:41:44,830 THEY CHUCKLE 629 00:41:44,880 --> 00:41:47,630 I do hope we won't be unfamiliar for long. 630 00:41:47,680 --> 00:41:51,430 Oh, Haydock, Major Khan, hope you're feeling flush. 631 00:41:51,480 --> 00:41:55,670 I'd say we have a good number here for a game of five-card stud. 632 00:41:55,720 --> 00:41:58,590 - Gambling's a vice. - One of my top three. 633 00:41:58,640 --> 00:42:00,990 - Oh. Ha-ha-ha. - TUPPENCE CLEARS THROAT 634 00:42:01,040 --> 00:42:03,710 Five-card stud, perfect. I could do with a change of luck. 635 00:42:03,760 --> 00:42:06,510 How about you, Khan? Haydock. 636 00:42:06,560 --> 00:42:09,830 - Commander Haydock. - Ah, George Meadows 637 00:42:09,880 --> 00:42:11,560 Pleasure. 638 00:42:12,800 --> 00:42:14,470 Do you fancy a game? 639 00:42:14,520 --> 00:42:16,750 Oh, no, no, no. I'm not a card man myself. 640 00:42:16,800 --> 00:42:19,000 Oh, come on, Mr Meadows. 641 00:42:20,360 --> 00:42:23,460 Sit next to me, Mr Meadows. I won't bite. 642 00:42:25,800 --> 00:42:30,520 CARDS ARE SHUFFLED 643 00:42:42,200 --> 00:42:45,470 Any time today is good, Haydock. 644 00:42:45,520 --> 00:42:49,630 CHIPS CLICK 645 00:42:49,680 --> 00:42:53,440 So, Commander, are you a guest here at the Sans Souci? 646 00:42:55,120 --> 00:42:57,590 No. I live up at Prussia Cove. 647 00:43:08,240 --> 00:43:10,240 Is that a nice spot? 648 00:43:15,360 --> 00:43:16,590 Fold. 649 00:43:16,640 --> 00:43:19,580 - He's just here for the company. - Oh. 650 00:43:24,040 --> 00:43:25,510 Mrs Sprot? 651 00:43:31,480 --> 00:43:33,710 Your bid, Mrs Sprot. 652 00:43:33,760 --> 00:43:35,750 So, Major, where did you serve? 653 00:43:35,800 --> 00:43:37,590 I know you're new to this, Meadows, 654 00:43:37,640 --> 00:43:39,910 but we don't normally chinwag during poker. 655 00:43:39,960 --> 00:43:42,760 Oh. I'm sorry, I understand. 656 00:43:44,120 --> 00:43:46,190 Mrs Sprot? 657 00:43:46,240 --> 00:43:47,510 Fold. 658 00:43:52,400 --> 00:43:53,870 Mr Denim? 659 00:44:11,320 --> 00:44:13,190 I just got lucky. 660 00:44:14,600 --> 00:44:16,280 Wait... 661 00:44:23,280 --> 00:44:25,550 Well, what about Meadows? 662 00:44:27,080 --> 00:44:31,920 I can never remember -- are aces highest or lowest? 663 00:44:33,320 --> 00:44:36,270 Aces are highest. Only an idiot wouldn't know that. 664 00:44:36,320 --> 00:44:38,260 SHE CHUCKLES SOFTLY 665 00:44:38,920 --> 00:44:40,560 Or a liar. 666 00:44:43,640 --> 00:44:46,160 I'm not a liar, just... 667 00:44:47,160 --> 00:44:49,520 .. lucky. 668 00:44:50,520 --> 00:44:52,060 Very lucky. 669 00:44:55,280 --> 00:44:59,070 What exactly is your business here, Mr Meadows? 670 00:44:59,120 --> 00:45:00,230 I'm a bird-watcher. 671 00:45:00,280 --> 00:45:02,230 HAYDOCK: Really? 672 00:45:02,280 --> 00:45:04,350 What's your specialty? 673 00:45:07,400 --> 00:45:09,270 Pallas's warblers. 674 00:45:09,320 --> 00:45:11,190 Pallas's warblers? 675 00:45:12,040 --> 00:45:13,790 In England? 676 00:45:13,840 --> 00:45:15,910 At this time of year? 677 00:45:17,360 --> 00:45:20,160 This is their autumn migration path. 678 00:45:21,800 --> 00:45:25,350 That picture there is actually a very fine example of a 679 00:45:25,400 --> 00:45:27,270 pair of Pallas's warblers 680 00:45:27,320 --> 00:45:31,870 Arctic warblers, actually. Family heirloom. 681 00:45:31,920 --> 00:45:33,870 Worth quite a lot that. 682 00:45:33,920 --> 00:45:36,750 A child could spot the difference. 683 00:45:36,800 --> 00:45:38,510 I'm not sure it... 684 00:45:38,560 --> 00:45:40,470 Impressionistic, though, isn't it? 685 00:45:40,520 --> 00:45:42,510 I don't know about that, Mrs Blenkensop. 686 00:45:42,560 --> 00:45:44,430 I think we've just been hustled. 687 00:45:44,480 --> 00:45:46,950 What, by this gentleman? 688 00:45:47,000 --> 00:45:50,710 Yes. While you were busy making notes for your novel. 689 00:45:50,760 --> 00:45:52,550 - Novelist? - Crime fiction. 690 00:45:52,600 --> 00:45:54,230 Ah. But of course. 691 00:45:54,280 --> 00:45:57,790 An urgent letter just arrived for you, Major Khan. 692 00:45:57,840 --> 00:45:59,510 Ah, thank you. 693 00:46:06,480 --> 00:46:08,360 Excuse me. 694 00:46:09,760 --> 00:46:12,550 Aren't you going to finish your tea? 695 00:46:12,600 --> 00:46:14,340 Yes, thank you. 696 00:46:15,560 --> 00:46:18,760 I used to do a spot of bird-watching myself. 697 00:46:19,800 --> 00:46:21,870 Let's go tomorrow. Hm? 698 00:46:23,120 --> 00:46:24,760 Yes, great. 699 00:46:30,360 --> 00:46:32,750 A USSR postmark... 700 00:46:32,800 --> 00:46:34,310 Do you think HE'S N? 701 00:46:34,360 --> 00:46:36,030 He's clearly in the lead. 702 00:46:36,080 --> 00:46:39,430 Hold on. Let's think about this. We need to keep an open mind. 703 00:46:39,480 --> 00:46:41,150 Well, who are you suggesting? 704 00:46:41,200 --> 00:46:42,390 Carl Denim, for one. 705 00:46:42,440 --> 00:46:44,230 - I like him. - I could tell. 706 00:46:44,280 --> 00:46:46,550 And Mrs Sprot? 707 00:46:46,600 --> 00:46:48,910 - What about her? - SHE SCOFFS 708 00:46:48,960 --> 00:46:51,870 Tuppence, this is serious. N's got a hold of an atomic bomb, 709 00:46:51,920 --> 00:46:54,390 - for goodness' sake - I am well aware of that, Tommy. 710 00:46:54,440 --> 00:46:56,870 The Major is clearly the most suspicious. 711 00:46:56,920 --> 00:46:59,510 All right. Well, how do we play this? 712 00:46:59,560 --> 00:47:01,630 I need to go into his room. 713 00:47:01,680 --> 00:47:03,550 I've got to see inside that envelope. 714 00:47:03,600 --> 00:47:05,630 What if he finds you in there? 715 00:47:05,680 --> 00:47:08,550 I'll use the oldest trick in the book. 716 00:47:10,200 --> 00:47:11,800 Seduction?! 717 00:47:53,320 --> 00:47:55,000 HE SNIFFS 718 00:48:21,600 --> 00:48:23,680 HE APPLIES AFTERSHAVE 719 00:48:55,000 --> 00:48:57,870 - I didn't have you down as a snooper. - No, no. I was... 720 00:48:57,920 --> 00:48:59,750 I was just looking for Miss Perenna. 721 00:48:59,800 --> 00:49:01,950 Well, she's downstairs. 722 00:49:02,000 --> 00:49:04,750 - Ah, good. - I think. 723 00:49:04,800 --> 00:49:07,430 Maybe she popped out to get her hair done for tonight? 724 00:49:07,480 --> 00:49:09,630 - Oh, that's a good idea. - Yes. 725 00:49:09,680 --> 00:49:12,350 It's the Veteran's Ball, isn't it? 726 00:49:14,600 --> 00:49:15,990 Are you going? 727 00:49:16,040 --> 00:49:18,230 Oh, I wouldn't miss it for the world. 728 00:49:18,280 --> 00:49:21,590 - But I'll have no-one to dance with. - HE CHUCKLES 729 00:49:21,640 --> 00:49:23,990 Do I make you nervous, Mr Meadows? 730 00:49:24,040 --> 00:49:26,030 No, no, no, no. I just... 731 00:49:26,080 --> 00:49:27,550 SHE GIGGLES 732 00:49:27,600 --> 00:49:31,160 I'll just get some tea for us. I could do with some refreshment. 733 00:49:35,120 --> 00:49:38,350 Beresford's Barnet. Who's Beresford's Barnet? 734 00:49:38,400 --> 00:49:41,910 "Suppliers of the finest quality postiche"? 735 00:49:41,960 --> 00:49:44,560 Why didn't they just say "wigs"? 736 00:49:45,160 --> 00:49:48,230 Oh, it's more discreet. Classier. 737 00:49:48,280 --> 00:49:50,230 To attract a better sort of customer. 738 00:49:50,280 --> 00:49:52,220 Why do you have it? 739 00:49:55,840 --> 00:49:58,110 I use their services. 740 00:49:58,160 --> 00:50:01,280 Well, they must be doing something right. 741 00:50:04,600 --> 00:50:07,320 I wouldn't have noticed a thing. 742 00:50:12,680 --> 00:50:14,150 They are the best in the business. 743 00:50:14,200 --> 00:50:15,990 Would you mind if I keep it? 744 00:50:16,040 --> 00:50:18,780 I might feel like changing my look. 745 00:50:20,480 --> 00:50:23,550 What brings you to the East Coast, Mrs Sprot? 746 00:50:23,600 --> 00:50:27,320 Relocation. Had a change in circumstance. 747 00:50:28,680 --> 00:50:30,910 I'm looking for a new beginning. 748 00:50:30,960 --> 00:50:33,360 Well, it's a beautiful spot. 749 00:50:33,680 --> 00:50:36,980 A beautiful spot for the beautiful Mrs Sprot. 750 00:50:37,720 --> 00:50:41,360 Yes, I'm finding it quite charming... so far. 751 00:50:46,880 --> 00:50:49,630 Oh, is that the time? I should be getting ready for the ball. 752 00:50:49,680 --> 00:50:53,080 Yes. You and me both. 753 00:51:11,160 --> 00:51:13,160 SHE EXHALES QUIETLY 754 00:51:24,400 --> 00:51:25,960 DOOR CREAKS 755 00:51:37,760 --> 00:51:40,860 I think you had better come out of there... 756 00:51:54,920 --> 00:51:56,520 Who are you? 757 00:51:57,240 --> 00:51:58,980 Mrs Blenkensop. 758 00:52:00,800 --> 00:52:02,270 Try again. 759 00:52:03,160 --> 00:52:05,230 I am Mrs Blenkensop... 760 00:52:07,680 --> 00:52:12,560 So, why are you in my room, Mrs Blenkensop? 761 00:52:15,160 --> 00:52:17,390 I wanted to talk to you in private. 762 00:52:17,440 --> 00:52:19,550 About what? 763 00:52:19,600 --> 00:52:21,140 Mr Meadows. 764 00:52:22,560 --> 00:52:25,030 I believe he's a card cheat. 765 00:52:25,080 --> 00:52:27,880 How sweet of you to look out for me. 766 00:52:30,680 --> 00:52:32,550 The question is... 767 00:52:33,280 --> 00:52:35,630 SHE GASPS 768 00:52:35,680 --> 00:52:39,310 .. are you willing to die for that lie? 769 00:52:39,360 --> 00:52:42,470 Because if you don't tell me the truth... 770 00:52:42,520 --> 00:52:44,190 SHE GASPS 771 00:52:44,240 --> 00:52:47,720 .. I'm going to be forced to blow out your pretty little brains. 772 00:52:55,400 --> 00:52:59,070 So N might actually just detonate this bomb? 773 00:52:59,120 --> 00:53:00,590 GUNSHOT 774 00:53:00,640 --> 00:53:02,870 I just thought they were odd, not spies. 775 00:53:02,920 --> 00:53:05,950 - We haven't been watching them. Who knows what we've missed. - HE GRUNTS 776 00:53:06,000 --> 00:53:09,390 - Let me do your glasses... - There's really no need. - It's no problem. - Sir... 777 00:53:09,440 --> 00:53:10,630 Honestly, Tuppence. 778 00:53:10,680 --> 00:53:13,030 You'll chase Communists, killers and spies, 779 00:53:13,080 --> 00:53:14,830 but you're still afraid of the dark. 780 00:53:14,880 --> 00:53:17,830 - Do you know this man? - Yes. - No! - I have a role to play. 781 00:53:17,880 --> 00:53:20,350 Don't get too used to the bachelor life. 782 00:53:20,400 --> 00:53:23,870 - Good grief. - Still think it's nothing? 783 00:53:23,920 --> 00:53:26,470 I can't hold him much longer. 784 00:53:26,520 --> 00:53:29,110 Human nature is so difficult to predict. 785 00:53:29,160 --> 00:53:30,470 It certainly is. 786 00:53:30,520 --> 00:53:32,080 May the best man win.