Exterminating Angel Doctors

LAUGHTER

Jas? Can you have another crack at this report for the CCG?

Make it a bit snappier? Take out the waffle?

Snappier?

I need it by the end of the day.

I...

I need to have a chat with you about your schedule.

Tomorrow, 8.45?

Sure.

How's it going with the stock check?

It is proving a bit difficult.

PHONE RINGS

I'm sorry, I will have to get this.

The Mill Health Centre.

Mrs Tembe? It's Gordon. Gordon Clements.

Oh. What a surprise. How can I help you?

I know it's short notice, but I was wondering

if you'd like to pop round the vicarage tonight.

Tonight?

'Say about seven?'

There! There! That's it, that's the mistake.

Are you sure?

I knew I'd find it.

Sorry, Reverend. Someone was talking to me.

As you say, it is short notice.

If you can't make it...

No, if it is important I will come. Goodbye.

Thank you.

Problem?

No, not really.

Who was that?

Reverend Clements.

Oh, yeah?

He has called a meeting this evening,

and after the day I have had, it is the last thing that I need.

Move this down here.

You don't half make me feel good.

Ian and I never, ever did it in the afternoon. Not once in 46 years.

Afternoon's always best.

Why didn't I meet you 50 years ago?

The things you get me to do.

Lisa?

What are you doing here?

I could ask you the same thing.

How did you get in?

Get out.

You can't tell me what to do.

You don't want to get hurt, then go.

You stay.

Grrr!

Stupid report. "Make it punchier." What does that even mean?

It's a CCG report, not a crime thriller.

Listen, I know how Howard's mind works. It's not that big a deal.

Easy for you to say.

Just break it into shorter paragraphs, use bullet points,

and every opportunity you get, use the word robust.

I'll give you a hand if you like. So to speak.

Very funny.

I'm serious. You dictate.

This is such a pain. Just as we're getting somewhere in the darts comp.

If I hadn't been such an idiot, we'd have won.

We still can win.

Oh, yeah, my stellar left-handed shots?

I did not take you for a quitter.

I'm not.

You just need some practice.

I've got a darts board at my house if you fancy it?

You really think it would work?

It's not what you think, Anitta.

-No?

-Carol and I aren't serious. It's just a bit of fun.

Anyway, you said we were finished.

Oh, we are.

I never promised you anything. I never said you were the only one.

There was a lot of things you didn't say.

You came to me, remember?

I just gave you what you wanted.

You think I want this?

You're getting it out of all proportion. I love you, Anitta.

You've got a funny way of showing it.

-What are you doing?

-Drink.

What is it?

It stops you throwing up.

I'm not going to throw up.

Just drink it.

I thought you liked the new vicar.

I do. But I am sure he is after something.

Oh, yeah?

Why else would he call a meeting at such short notice?

No, I am going to have to put my foot down.

I thought you already did that.

Believe me, I did.

Right.

I do not intend to be his lackey.

Come on, you love it. Admit it.

Watch out!

That boy has no manners.

Jas!

Al? Are you OK?

I'm fine. I was just wondering what time you want to come round.

What?

Darts practice.

I thought we could maybe get a bite to eat, some beers?

Wow, that sounds like a date. Darts, dinner, drink.

Competitive sport isn't really your thing, is it, Kevin?

Doesn't look like it's hers either, mate.

I wouldn't be like this if your idea of competitive sport didn't

involve quite so much moaning and screaming at three in the morning.

Sorry.

Let me drop my stuff at home and I'll be right round.

KNOCK AT DOOR

Anitta, can you open the door, please?

Oh, can't you break it down?

If anything happens to him...

Anitta? It's the police.

Stupid cow. What is she doing?

Mr Harding? Are you OK?

No, I'm not!

Shut it!

Are you hurt?

Why'd she get the police?

Anitta, if you don't open the door. I'm going to have to break it down.

OK, I'm coming in. Stand away from the door.

You take another step.

Don't come closer.

-Put the scissors down.

-I mean it.

Anitta, you don't want to do this.

I was a nurse. I know which artery to cut.

You take another step and he's dead.

OK.

MUSIC: "Boys Will Be Boys" by The Ordinary Boys

# I've had nights I will never forget

# I've had nights I will always regret

# But I can take it on the chin

# And say "Boys Will Be Boys"

# There's been girls That have stolen our hearts

# But their arms simply Couldn't be prised apart. #

Why are you doing this? He's done nothing wrong.

How can you be so thick?

Let's all just calm down.

I can understand that you're angry,

but whatever it is he's done to you, it's not worth this.

Look, no-one's been hurt yet, so just put the scissors down

and we can walk away.

I'm not walking away.

She's hurting him!

Please.

You have to make her stop!

Take her out.

I said, drink!

What's she doing?

What is it?

I'm done now. You can do what you like.

What is it?

They put animals down with it.

Take enough it'll kill a man, as long as he doesn't chuck it up.

But you won't, will you? Not now.

7244 to control. I need an ambulance to 12B Evelyn Close.

Too late. He'll be dead by the time it gets here.

So this is a dinner meeting?

Well, yes.

But there are only two places.

Yes.

So no-one else is joining us?

No.

Well, why not?

Because I wanted to have dinner with you.

That's what I was trying to say on the phone.

I am sorry. I did not understand. It has been a very busy time at work.

I thought we were getting our wires crossed.

-So it will just be you and I?

-Yes.

Why?

I thought it would be nice.

And I wanted to thank you for helping me out

at the meeting the other day.

I really did not have a choice.

All the more reason to let me make it up to you.

You do not want to talk about your modernisation plans for the church?

Not unless you do.

And this isn't another plan to get me to talk to the ladies' committee?

No, not at all. I promise.

Wine?

Well, perhaps a small one.

Are you sure you don't want a solicitor?

It wouldn't be a bad idea.

I said I don't want one.

I can understand why you're so upset.

Can you?

I would be upset, too,

if I came home to find my wife in bed with another man.

You think this is about her? That stupid bint?

You think I'm jealous of that?

You're not?

You're as thick as she is.

Anitta, if you don't co-operate, I can't help you.

Why would you want to help me?

If he did something to you, if he did something to hurt you,

if there's a reason for what you did, it could make a difference.

But you've got to tell me.

Did he, I don't know, did he hit you?

No.

Look, I'm trying to work out why a woman with no criminal record,

someone who's never been in trouble before,

suddenly does something so crazy.

You think this is what I wanted?

How I wanted to end my life?

No.

I'm sure it isn't.

He took everything I had.

He stole from you?

He stole my life.

What does that mean?

It's a good job you live on your own.

Kevin would go mental if I left the place like this.

It's not usually this bad.

Kevin's home is like a show home. It can be a bit stifling.

-It's just possessions.

-Absolutely.

No point in getting anal about them.

Are you sure about this? It feels weird.

You'll get used to it.

I don't know.

We could always put some music on, chill out?

No, come on, I want to do this.

He never made me do anything I didn't want to.

Why are you doing this? What's she said about him?

I'm trying to find out why she was trying to kill him.

Because she's jealous!

She says she isn't.

Then she's lying.

Ralph always said she was sick.

What, mentally ill?

Ralph said she was always snivelling after him,

and wanting to get her hooks into him.

She said he stole her life. Any idea what that meant?

Ralph never stole from anyone.

He's the sweetest, most loving man I've ever known.

She just can't bear losing him.

Enough to want to kill him?

Before I met Ralph, I had nothing to live for.

He brought me back to life.

If someone nicked him from me, I'd want to kill her, too.

DOOR OPENS

Dr Reid, sarge.

OK, thanks.

But she didn't want to kill you. She wanted to kill him.

That was excellent. You are a very good cook, Reverend.

I try.

It is very unusual to find a man that can cook.

A real man, not one of these celebrity chefs.

My mum used to say, "A good meal makes a man feel more charitable

"towards the world than any sermon."

I suppose there is some truth in that.

It wasn't hers. I think it was some poet.

You enjoy poetry?

Oh, yes.

Where other children got bedtime stories, I had poems.

Lewis Carroll, TS Eliot, Dylan Thomas, EE Cummings...

Dylan Thomas.

He has always been one of my favourite poets...

although he's not a very admirable man.

Lovely voice, though.

When I was a teenager I had a record of him reading Fern Hill...

..I always dreamt about having my own little place in Wales.

How funny.

Why?

I spent most of my holidays in a caravan in Porthcawl -

it's not all that special.

Well, I envy you.

I spent most of my time wishing I was somewhere else.

Why?

Oh, you know what kids are like - grass is always greener...

I always dreamt of going to Africa.

Africa?

Still do...

..all my life I've wanted to go to Africa.

They're keeping him in but he's going to be fine.

-It wasn't barbiturates, after all.

-What was it?

They don't really know. Mostly water.

Do you know where she got it from?

Some dodgy website.

Typical.

-I think she might need a psych evaluation.

-Why?

Well...she won't say why she did it, she doesn't want a solicitor...

I don't get it.

A lot of planning went into that

only there doesn't seem to be a reason behind it.

There could be a reason.

Has she said anything about Mr Harding?

She's not said much about anything

and the other woman's not much help either.

Apart from the fact that Harding is the best thing since sliced bread -

especially in the bedroom department.

-Really?

-Mm.

All sounds a little bit wild to me.

Is she worried about it?

No.

Having the time of her life, by the sounds of it.

-Who'd have guessed it at their age, eh?

-Hm.

Is there a problem?

I'm sorry, Rob, I can't say.

-Sergeant.

-Right.

Can I sit in?

OK?

My elbow's the problem.

Looks good to me.

It feels heavier than it did before, with my good arm.

It keeps dropping. Look, put your hand under it.

-See?

-Maybe a little bit...

but the rest of you is good. Your stance is good -

you've got a lovely angle, here. Lots of space.

How's my action?

Yeah...you've got fantastic action.

Don't let go, hold my elbow.

Go for it

Yes!

This is Doctor Reid, she's a police surgeon.

And I used to be Ralph Harding's GP.

So you know.

Yes.

Know what?

I can't say.

Can somebody tell me what's going on here?

Ralph is HIV positive...

Is that true?

..and he made sure I was too.

Why didn't you mention this before?

I'm not exactly proud of it.

All them disgusting things I let him do to me,

all the lies I believed!

-You're saying that he deliberately infected you.

-Yes, I am.

And that's why you were trying to kill him?

Because he wanted to kill me...

he HAS killed me!

HIV is not a death sentence.

You know how people like me get treated in care homes?

What chance am I going to have when this gets bad?

A skint old woman with AIDS?

Why didn't you go to the police?

Because you won't do anything, you never do.

He's a serial killer - someone has to stop him!

When you say serial killer?

Are you trying to tell me there are more women,

apart from you and Mrs Gabriel?

-Yes!

-Are you sure?

Can you give us any names?

How do you know?

-It's in my handbag.

-What is?

His diary. It's all in there.

Names, dates, what he did with them -

every dirty, little detail.

Interview suspended, 20.32.

People have romantic notions about church work in Africa.

It is not for the faint hearted.

-I'm sure it isn't.

-But if it is a dream that you have always had...

-Well...

-And you are so determined.

Actually, the church isn't why I want to go to Africa.

Really?

This is embarrassing, I've just always fancied going on a safari.

MRS TEMBE LAUGHS

Is that terribly shallow?

It is better than the arrogance of people

who think they can solve the problems of a whole continent.

I just want to see some wild animals.

Then you should go.

It's expensive.

Well...

perhaps someday.

You must have seen some amazing things.

Oh...I have never been on a safari. Safaris are for tourists.

Although I did come very close once...

But you do not want to listen to me and my silly stories.

I'd love to hear about it.

Thanks.

Unbelievable.

I wouldn't go back if I was Zara - not after what happened.

Mind you, people have short memories.

-A friend of mine had a fling with a work colleague.

-Really?

Yeah, everyone warned her it was a huge mistake

but six months later no-one cared.

Workplace romances happen all the time, it's no big deal.

It's just people being people.

Yeah! Unless your wife works at the same place

and it all comes out on the office intercom.

Then it's not so great.

So, you think it would be all right?

With the right person, yeah, why not?

-You only live once.

-Absolutely.

So, you sure you don't want another drink?

No, I really can't. I've got a heavy day tomorrow. Thanks.

And YOU need to get some practice.

I mean, if I can beat you with my bad hand...

If you would have just come to us with this in the first place.

You wouldn't have done nothing.

What, with this kind of evidence? Course we would.

You never do. I checked.

You just thought you'd take care of it on your own.

I wasn't going to let him get away with it.

You know what? You're right.

Sometimes we don't get a conviction and do you know why?

It's because of people like you.

-I could have put him away with this.

-Then why don't you?

Because it might not be admissible in court any more.

-Not if it was obtained illegally.

-But he admitted...

You stole it, Anitta.

So, yes...because of you...

..he might get away with it.

..just as the sun was fading...

..the flamingos would land,

hundreds of them, maybe even thousands...

..and in the fading light,

their wings looked like they were made of gold.

Oh, I am sorry, I have been going on.

No.

I don't normally drink.

It's just how I've always imagined it.

For all its problems...

..Africa is a truly beautiful place.

I'd love to go some day.

Perhaps you could take me.

Now you are being foolish...

..but...I must go.

-Really?!

-It is getting late...

but thank you, it was a lovely meal.

Thank you, Reverend.

Please, call me Gordon.

-Do you want to sit down?

-No.

Anitta Purchase is HIV positive.

What?!

If you've shared sexual partners then you could be at risk.

Look, it's not 100% certain, but you should think about being tested.

She's lying, it's not true. Ralph would have told me.

And he definitely never said anything?

How could he? He doesn't know.

I'm afraid he's known for some time.

He can't. He said it was safe. He wouldn't lie to me.

He did lie to you and not just you, there were others.

How can you believe her? She tried to kill him.

-She gave him AIDS.

-AIDS is not the same as HIV.

He didn't get it from her, she caught it from him.

-No.

-He knew he had it.

He's not the man you think he is.

-What are you doing here?

-They let me go.

They can't do that. Nurse!

Don't worry, I'm not going to do anything.

I just wanted to give you this.

You had no right to take it.

I read what you wrote about me.

You wanted me to get infected.

-Yes.

-Why?

Cos you deserved it.

I loved you, Ralph.

-No, you didn't. You just wanted a man, any man.

-No.

You're all the same - desperate old women.

You'll do anything to get a man in bed with you -

even if it means infecting them with some FILTHY disease.

Is that what happened? Someone did that to you?

Six weeks after my wife died...

..when I was at my weakest.

Did she know?

What difference does it make?

I've got it now and there's nothing I can do.

But why me?

You gave me this disease on purpose.

-Yes.

-And Carol? And the others?

And that's just the start...

I'm going to take my revenge on all of you -

like an exterminating angel.

Ralph Harding, I'm arresting you on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.

How could you?!

What's going to happen to him?

-Well, I don't think he'll see the light of day for a while.

-And her?

That depends on the judge.

Hopefully, she'll get a suspended sentence.

She's right, though.

Life isn't going to be easy, whatever happens.

Carol?

CAROL SOBS

What kind of a man could do this?

I'm sorry you had to find out this way.

I know how much it hurts.

No wonder you wanted to kill him - I shouldn't have stopped you!

You might not have it, you know. Not everyone gets it.

I don't think I can through this on my own.

Find me a good lawyer and maybe you won't have to!

Cooking a meal is a lot of trouble to go to, to get to know someone.

It was my pleasure.

It is an expensive way to get to know your parishioners.

Worth it, for some.

Mrs Land will not be so easily pleased.

Then I'll have to get in more practice with you!

If you knew her like I did, you would not make jokes.

I would really like us to be friends.

I am sure we will be.

As long as you do not try to use me again.

I promise.

Well, thank you again for dinner and I will see you at church.

I think the world of you, you know that.

Marlon has grown up so much since we found out.

He couldn't be more help.

-You selfish little...

-Calm down. The baby.

Oh, now you think about the baby!

This is a place of work...

Spare us the sanctimony, Howard.

-Don't even look at me.

-But, babe...

The baby could be brain damaged, or blind, or deaf.

All right, don't look at her!

Haven't put my foot in it, have I?

Get lost!

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