0:00:27 > 0:00:30# Hush little baby don't say a word
0:00:30 > 0:00:33# Momma's gonna buy you a mocking bird
0:00:34 > 0:00:38# And if that mocking bird don't sing
0:00:38 > 0:00:41# Momma's gonna buy you a diamond ring. #
0:00:44 > 0:00:46How is she? Shush. I've just got her settled.
0:00:46 > 0:00:50Sorry. She's been crying. This place and the court thing today.
0:00:52 > 0:00:55Oh, not again! She won't have any blood left!
0:00:55 > 0:00:56Mum, don't let her. It hurts.
0:00:56 > 0:00:58You heard her. No way!
0:00:58 > 0:01:00Mrs Harding, will you come outside please?
0:01:00 > 0:01:01Mum, don't leave me!
0:01:01 > 0:01:03I'm not going anywhere, love.
0:01:09 > 0:01:12They need to monitor the inflammation markers in her blood.
0:01:12 > 0:01:14I can't stand to hear her cry. I'm her mum.
0:01:14 > 0:01:15It's my job to protect her!
0:01:15 > 0:01:17GIRL SOBS
0:01:17 > 0:01:20Mrs Harding, please try not to upset Jess.
0:01:20 > 0:01:22Upset her?! When I win today, I'm coming back here
0:01:22 > 0:01:25and I'm taking her home where she belongs.
0:01:31 > 0:01:33Howard, it's your lucky day. You're with me.
0:01:35 > 0:01:36What's up?
0:01:36 > 0:01:40Nothing. Just looking forward to getting out there. Lead on.
0:01:44 > 0:01:48Good morning. Were you looking for anything in particular?
0:01:48 > 0:01:50A gift for a discerning friend, perhaps?
0:01:50 > 0:01:53I wondered if you could have a look at this. Ah.
0:01:53 > 0:01:55I'm afraid jewellery is not my specialism.
0:01:58 > 0:02:03This is a Victoria Cross. I know. How much could you give me, if I was going to sell?
0:02:03 > 0:02:06Oh, well, that's not an easy question to answer off the cuff.
0:02:06 > 0:02:07Markets fluctuate, you see.
0:02:07 > 0:02:09You're not interested?
0:02:09 > 0:02:11Of course I am, but I want to make sure you get a good price.
0:02:11 > 0:02:15I can do some research and give you an up-to-the-minute valuation.
0:02:15 > 0:02:20That way, you'll be able to make an informed decision. I don't know.
0:02:20 > 0:02:26I understand. Your grandfather's medal must be very precious.
0:02:26 > 0:02:29My dad's, you mean! Surely not?
0:02:29 > 0:02:31Bit of a smooth talker, aren't you?
0:02:31 > 0:02:35I assure you, I'm utterly sincere. Of course,
0:02:35 > 0:02:36if you'd rather not leave it...
0:02:36 > 0:02:37You'll look after it?
0:02:37 > 0:02:42I'll guard it with my life. Now, let me take your details.
0:02:42 > 0:02:44All rise.
0:02:52 > 0:02:53Please be seated.
0:02:55 > 0:02:58Your Worships, this hearing will consider a Local Authority
0:02:58 > 0:03:01application for an interim care order in respect of Jessica Harding.
0:03:01 > 0:03:04Mr Lance Hendry is representing the local authority.
0:03:04 > 0:03:06And Ms Sylvia Beauchamp represents
0:03:06 > 0:03:08the child's Guardian Ad Litem, Mr Barry Cole.
0:03:08 > 0:03:11Mr Hendry, Jessica's mother has not arrived?
0:03:11 > 0:03:12Unfortunately not.
0:03:12 > 0:03:16And we have received no indication that she is unable to attend.
0:03:17 > 0:03:20Sorry, sorry, I just made it by the skin of my teeth!
0:03:20 > 0:03:23I've had a terrible morning, Your Honour. Ms Harding...
0:03:23 > 0:03:28We understand perfectly. If you'd just like to take a seat over there.
0:03:28 > 0:03:30A glass of water for Ms Harding?
0:03:31 > 0:03:34Please proceed, Ms Plommer.
0:03:34 > 0:03:36Ms Harding, their Worships are concerned you have
0:03:36 > 0:03:38chosen not to be legally represented.
0:03:38 > 0:03:41You do fully understand that the local authority has applied
0:03:41 > 0:03:44to have Jessica removed from your care?
0:03:44 > 0:03:47If you lose, this is what will happen.
0:03:47 > 0:03:48I'd be pretty thick if I didn't!
0:03:48 > 0:03:52Nobody can speak up for us better than me.
0:03:52 > 0:03:55And I've got Jess on DVD.
0:03:55 > 0:03:57Excellent. All in good time.
0:03:57 > 0:04:00Thank you. Mr Hendry, you may present your case.
0:04:00 > 0:04:01Ms Harding, please sit down.
0:04:01 > 0:04:03We will let you know when we would like you to speak.
0:04:03 > 0:04:07Their Worships have received reports from the Hardings'
0:04:07 > 0:04:10former GP, Dr Julia Maragakis, consultant paediatrician
0:04:10 > 0:04:12and obesity specialist Dr Paul Campbell-Hart
0:04:12 > 0:04:14and social worker, Fleur Rogers?
0:04:14 > 0:04:17They have. Do you wish to call your first witness?
0:04:17 > 0:04:18Yes. Fleur Rogers.
0:04:18 > 0:04:20Please take the stand, Ms Rogers.
0:04:30 > 0:04:33So sorry. The shop is temporarily closed.
0:04:33 > 0:04:34What do you want?
0:04:34 > 0:04:36Hey! Come back here.
0:04:39 > 0:04:41I'll get him!
0:04:41 > 0:04:45Officer! OK, sir. My colleague's onto it. What's happened.
0:05:02 > 0:05:06Ms Rogers, has it always been the local authority's intention
0:05:06 > 0:05:08to separate Jessica Harding from her mother?
0:05:08 > 0:05:10No. This is very much the last resort.
0:05:10 > 0:05:14How would you describe the Hardings' attitude to food?
0:05:14 > 0:05:16Food is comfort -
0:05:16 > 0:05:18Jess satisfies her hunger,
0:05:18 > 0:05:21Vanessa her need to be a good mother and give Jess everything she wants.
0:05:21 > 0:05:24But there's a darker side?
0:05:24 > 0:05:29I'd prefer complex. A mutual dependency has developed.
0:05:29 > 0:05:31Subconsciously, Vanessa doesn't want
0:05:31 > 0:05:34to hand over control of her daughter to anyone else.
0:05:34 > 0:05:36What about education?
0:05:36 > 0:05:39Vanessa took her away from school because she was being bullied.
0:05:39 > 0:05:43But now Jess is so morbidly obese, she is unable to attend anyway.
0:05:43 > 0:05:46Can you tell the court about some of the interventions
0:05:46 > 0:05:47the local authority has made?
0:05:47 > 0:05:51Jess was referred to a dietician, who advised her and Vanessa
0:05:51 > 0:05:54on a suitably healthy eating plan.
0:05:54 > 0:05:57I then monitored their progress with regular visits.
0:05:57 > 0:06:00And how did Ms Harding react to this?
0:06:00 > 0:06:02She seemed to be in agreement,
0:06:02 > 0:06:05but didn't implement any of the recommendations.
0:06:05 > 0:06:07It was after this you sent them
0:06:07 > 0:06:11to a specialist weight loss clinic more commonly known as a fat camp?
0:06:11 > 0:06:15Yes. We would only resort to this in extreme cases.
0:06:15 > 0:06:19And did Ms Harding take full advantage of this expensive opportunity?
0:06:19 > 0:06:23No, she strongly objected to their being treated like,
0:06:23 > 0:06:25in her words, "lab rats".
0:06:25 > 0:06:28And throughout the period you have been involved with the Hardings,
0:06:28 > 0:06:30what has Jessica's attitude been?
0:06:30 > 0:06:32On more than one occasion,
0:06:32 > 0:06:34she has indicated she would like things to change.
0:06:34 > 0:06:36It won't happen by taking her away from me!
0:06:36 > 0:06:40Ms Harding, you will speak only when you are invited to do so.
0:06:40 > 0:06:41Ms Rogers?
0:06:43 > 0:06:47She hates being overweight, not being able to go out.
0:06:47 > 0:06:50She doesn't have any friends that I'm aware of.
0:06:50 > 0:06:54Her relationship with her mother is the only one she has.
0:06:54 > 0:06:55Thank you, Ms Rogers.
0:06:55 > 0:06:56No more questions.
0:06:56 > 0:06:57Ms Harding?
0:06:57 > 0:07:00Have you got any kids?
0:07:00 > 0:07:02Ms Rogers, you do not need to answer this.
0:07:02 > 0:07:05Ms Harding, any questions you ask a witness must be relevant.
0:07:05 > 0:07:08It is relevant. Only a mother could understand.
0:07:08 > 0:07:14Ms Harding, the court appreciates how distressing this must be for you.
0:07:14 > 0:07:17Do you have any other questions for this witness?
0:07:17 > 0:07:19No.
0:07:20 > 0:07:22A man fought bravely for his country.
0:07:22 > 0:07:25And you were no doubt going to sell his medal to buy drugs.
0:07:25 > 0:07:26I wasn't! What's your name, son?
0:07:26 > 0:07:28Todd Purley. That medal's mine and it's not for sale.
0:07:28 > 0:07:29Ridiculous. I want him arrested for theft.
0:07:29 > 0:07:31Ridiculous. I want him arrested for theft.
0:07:31 > 0:07:33Sarge, on a Victoria Cross,
0:07:33 > 0:07:34the name of the recipient is etched on the back on the suspension...
0:07:34 > 0:07:37the name of the recipient is etched on the back on the suspension...
0:07:37 > 0:07:40Private J Powell. South Staffordshire Regiment.
0:07:40 > 0:07:4219th of September 1944.
0:07:42 > 0:07:44Yup. 100% correct.
0:07:45 > 0:07:48OK, what's the story, Todd? And why aren't you at school?
0:07:48 > 0:07:52Like, the water pipes burst at school and we all got sent home.
0:07:52 > 0:07:54Then Nan told me that she'd left the medal here.
0:07:54 > 0:07:56He hasn't even paid her anything!
0:07:56 > 0:07:59Mr Birne? I retained it for valuation.
0:07:59 > 0:08:01It was a perfectly legitimate business arrangement.
0:08:01 > 0:08:03So it's not entirely your property.
0:08:03 > 0:08:05Could we say this is a misunderstanding?
0:08:08 > 0:08:09I suppose so.
0:08:09 > 0:08:13If we were to take Todd and the medal back to his nan,
0:08:13 > 0:08:16then we could forget about it?
0:08:16 > 0:08:17Yes, I expect you could.
0:08:17 > 0:08:21Oh, well, in that case, Todd, why don't you apologise to Mr Birne?
0:08:21 > 0:08:23Sorry.
0:08:23 > 0:08:24Right. OK, thanks!
0:08:27 > 0:08:31Dr Campbell-Hart, according to your very comprehensive report,
0:08:31 > 0:08:34you treated Jessica Harding at the weight loss clinic? Yes.
0:08:34 > 0:08:35I would like to talk to you
0:08:35 > 0:08:38about some of the medical conditions caused by Jessica's obesity
0:08:38 > 0:08:43and perhaps you could elucidate in layperson's terms.
0:08:43 > 0:08:45I'll do my best. Thank you.
0:08:45 > 0:08:47Decubitus ulcers.
0:08:47 > 0:08:49These are what we would know as bed sores?
0:08:49 > 0:08:54Correct. Or pressure sores. There is a photograph on page six.
0:08:54 > 0:08:57Are they the result of long periods of immobility?
0:08:57 > 0:09:02They occur when soft tissue is compressed between a bony prominence
0:09:02 > 0:09:06and an external surface for a prolonged period of time.
0:09:06 > 0:09:09The blood supply is obstructed,
0:09:09 > 0:09:11often resulting in death of the tissue.
0:09:11 > 0:09:13Death of tissue.
0:09:14 > 0:09:16Sleep apnoea.
0:09:16 > 0:09:20Meaning Jessica stops breathing for short periods during sleep?
0:09:20 > 0:09:23That's right. How is this a result of her obesity?
0:09:23 > 0:09:26The fat in her neck presses on the pharyngeal airway,
0:09:26 > 0:09:28causing it to narrow.
0:09:28 > 0:09:30Does this impact on her daily life?
0:09:30 > 0:09:32She's tired most of the day
0:09:32 > 0:09:36and poor concentration is a direct result of poor quality of sleep.
0:09:36 > 0:09:38Cholelithiasis?
0:09:38 > 0:09:39Gallstones.
0:09:39 > 0:09:41Not in themselves life-threatening,
0:09:41 > 0:09:44but if not treated, they could lead to more serious conditions.
0:09:44 > 0:09:47You also state in your report that Jessica is at high risk
0:09:47 > 0:09:51of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease?
0:09:51 > 0:09:52Yes.
0:09:52 > 0:09:57If nothing is done to reduce her weight and stabilise her condition,
0:09:57 > 0:10:01can you tell the court what you consider to be her life expectancy?
0:10:02 > 0:10:03Not with any precision.
0:10:03 > 0:10:07In your opinion, will Jessica Harding still be around
0:10:07 > 0:10:09to celebrate her 21st birthday?
0:10:09 > 0:10:14Please answer the question to the best of your ability, Doctor.
0:10:14 > 0:10:18In my opinion, if she carries on like this,
0:10:18 > 0:10:20she is at risk of an early death.
0:10:20 > 0:10:25Thank you, Dr Campbell-Hart. No more questions.
0:10:25 > 0:10:29Ms Plommer, perhaps a break would be appropriate?
0:10:29 > 0:10:33Agreed, Your Worship. The court will reconvene at one o'clock. All rise.
0:10:37 > 0:10:40Vanessa, come on. It's not over yet.
0:10:40 > 0:10:46Here. What you said in there is right.
0:10:46 > 0:10:48You're Jess's mum and, when you get the chance,
0:10:48 > 0:10:50you tell them exactly how that feels.
0:10:51 > 0:10:54Look at him, preening himself. And her, two-faced cow.
0:10:54 > 0:10:57Come on. Let's get a cup of tea.
0:10:57 > 0:11:00Try not to look so pleased with yourself.
0:11:00 > 0:11:03Hey, we're on the same side, remember.
0:11:03 > 0:11:05I can't believe how badly you've behaved, Todd.
0:11:05 > 0:11:08Your nan's right. You're lucky you weren't arrested.
0:11:08 > 0:11:11Whatever must that man think of us? I bet he came on to you!
0:11:11 > 0:11:13Hey, I brought you up to have respect.
0:11:13 > 0:11:15So why are you selling the medal, then?
0:11:19 > 0:11:21Do you want me to go and have a word? Yeah.
0:11:21 > 0:11:23Good luck with that. DOOR SLAMS
0:11:26 > 0:11:29KNOCK AT DOOR Can I come in?
0:11:37 > 0:11:38What have you got here, then?
0:11:38 > 0:11:41My great granddad's letters and that.
0:11:41 > 0:11:43And he started keeping this diary.
0:11:43 > 0:11:48But it ends suddenly, just before he was parachuted into Arnhem.
0:11:48 > 0:11:49Operation Market Garden.
0:11:49 > 0:11:52In my opinion, it could have helped end the war.
0:11:53 > 0:11:55They were let down by intelligence.
0:11:55 > 0:11:58There were more enemy than they were expecting.
0:11:58 > 0:12:00He rescued three of his comrades under fire.
0:12:00 > 0:12:03He had a gammy leg from landing badly on the parachute
0:12:03 > 0:12:06and he'd been shot in the shoulder.
0:12:06 > 0:12:09As an ex-soldier, I can tell you it's a rare man who would do that.
0:12:09 > 0:12:11You were in the army? Yeah.
0:12:11 > 0:12:12Believe it or not.
0:12:14 > 0:12:16You take after him.
0:12:16 > 0:12:17Thanks!
0:12:17 > 0:12:22See, Todd's got this romantic idea about this brave young soldier.
0:12:22 > 0:12:25He'd been a steeplejack, but couldn't go back to it
0:12:25 > 0:12:26because of his injuries.
0:12:28 > 0:12:31He died very suddenly, when he was 50.
0:12:32 > 0:12:34So, the way I see it,
0:12:34 > 0:12:39me and Todd are owed something and that medal could give it to us.
0:12:39 > 0:12:41Struggling a bit, eh?
0:12:41 > 0:12:43Yeah. We had a conversation this morning
0:12:43 > 0:12:46about him working hard to get to college.
0:12:46 > 0:12:49He said he wasn't bothered, cos he knows we can't afford it.
0:12:52 > 0:12:56Now then, young Todd, let this be a warning.
0:12:56 > 0:12:58The last thing you need is a criminal record.
0:12:58 > 0:13:00You should look after that medal, Mrs Purley.
0:13:00 > 0:13:03Oh, don't worry, it's not going anywhere.
0:13:03 > 0:13:05You mean it? I'll find some other way.
0:13:05 > 0:13:09I'm not sure of the exact figures, but it is worth a lot of money.
0:13:09 > 0:13:12Yeah, it needs to be kept in a safe place.
0:13:12 > 0:13:14We can advise you on security of your property.
0:13:14 > 0:13:17I'd think about that if I were you.
0:13:17 > 0:13:18Right.
0:13:19 > 0:13:23We'd better be getting on. Take care.
0:13:23 > 0:13:25(Thanks.)
0:13:25 > 0:13:33How do you do? My name's Jessica Harding, but everyone calls me Jess.
0:13:35 > 0:13:39I'm begging you not to take me away from my mum.
0:13:41 > 0:13:43I'm scared.
0:13:45 > 0:13:47If you let me stay with her...
0:13:49 > 0:13:53..I'll stop asking her for things that make me fat.
0:13:54 > 0:13:57I want to lose weight and be normal.
0:13:57 > 0:13:59This is what Mum wants as well.
0:14:03 > 0:14:08Anyway, I've got a new friend called Nurse Mandy,
0:14:08 > 0:14:10who's really great to talk to.
0:14:11 > 0:14:13And she thinks I can do it.
0:14:16 > 0:14:19So please give us another chance.
0:14:24 > 0:14:29That's it. That's what my daughter thinks.
0:14:29 > 0:14:34Thank you, Ms Harding. You have a question, Mr Hendry?
0:14:34 > 0:14:38I have several, but unfortunately that was a pre-recording.
0:14:38 > 0:14:40Who is Nurse Mandy?
0:14:40 > 0:14:42Nurse Marquez, my next witness.
0:14:45 > 0:14:47I just called on the off-chance.
0:14:47 > 0:14:49Is young Todd at home?
0:14:49 > 0:14:51No, he's at the library.
0:14:51 > 0:14:53Goodness. Quite the scholar.
0:14:53 > 0:14:56Not that you'd know by the way he behaved this morning.
0:14:56 > 0:14:57I'm so sorry.
0:14:57 > 0:15:00Water under the bridge.
0:15:00 > 0:15:03I just wondered if we could have another chat about the medal?
0:15:03 > 0:15:06I'm in a position to make you a generous offer.
0:15:06 > 0:15:08I can't sell it because of Todd. He'd be heartbroken.
0:15:08 > 0:15:13I understand. But why not hear me out?
0:15:13 > 0:15:15You can always say no.
0:15:15 > 0:15:18You and Jess have a connection. You understand her.
0:15:18 > 0:15:20That's not a question, it's a statement.
0:15:20 > 0:15:24Mr Hendry has a point, Ms Harding. Nurse Marquez,
0:15:24 > 0:15:27could you describe your relationship with Jessica in your own words?
0:15:27 > 0:15:31Well, from the start, Jess seemed eager to talk to me
0:15:31 > 0:15:33and show me all her things.
0:15:33 > 0:15:38She's lovely company - bright, warm, chatty.
0:15:38 > 0:15:41So, I think we do have a rapport, yes.
0:15:41 > 0:15:43Like I said.
0:15:43 > 0:15:46Do you think I am capable of letting my own daughter die?
0:15:46 > 0:15:49Of course not. You love her very much.
0:15:49 > 0:15:52And you're going to help us through this?
0:15:53 > 0:15:55Yeah.
0:15:55 > 0:15:58Thank you, Nurse Mand...Marquez.
0:15:59 > 0:16:02Nurse Marquez, I noticed a momentary hesitation.
0:16:02 > 0:16:05Do you have any doubts about helping Ms Harding?
0:16:05 > 0:16:08Remember you are on oath.
0:16:08 > 0:16:09No.
0:16:09 > 0:16:13You have a structured care plan you can show to the court?
0:16:13 > 0:16:16I haven't been involved that long.
0:16:16 > 0:16:18Yet you feel confident you can succeed
0:16:18 > 0:16:22where others more acquainted with the family have not?
0:16:22 > 0:16:24I just think removing Jess from the home
0:16:24 > 0:16:27would be the worst thing that ever happened to her.
0:16:27 > 0:16:31All I'm asking is for the court's permission to have one more try.
0:16:31 > 0:16:33It's eight weeks until the next hearing, right?
0:16:33 > 0:16:36Where's the harm in seeing what we can do in that time?
0:16:36 > 0:16:39Surely that makes sense?
0:16:42 > 0:16:43No more questions.
0:16:44 > 0:16:47Ms Beauchamp? No questions.
0:16:47 > 0:16:50You may stand down, Nurse Marquez.
0:16:50 > 0:16:52Any further witnesses, Ms Harding?
0:16:52 > 0:16:56Yes. Me.
0:16:56 > 0:16:59That fella Birne's got the medal again!
0:16:59 > 0:17:01We've got to get down there before he sells it on.
0:17:01 > 0:17:03Hang on, son, what've you got there?
0:17:06 > 0:17:09Sorry, Todd. Your nan made a transaction with Mr Birne.
0:17:09 > 0:17:13And I'm sure it's all legal and above board.
0:17:13 > 0:17:16Two grand for a Victoria Cross? That's daylight robbery!
0:17:16 > 0:17:18Can you excuse us a minute?
0:17:23 > 0:17:28First rule of the job - you don't go off on your own without telling me.
0:17:28 > 0:17:30I'm sorry the kid's upset as well,
0:17:30 > 0:17:33but as far as we're concerned, this is end of story.
0:17:33 > 0:17:35Now, give him the cheque back and stay out of it.
0:17:42 > 0:17:44I'm sorry, Todd.
0:17:46 > 0:17:48Is Mandy at the hearing?
0:17:48 > 0:17:49Yeah.
0:17:50 > 0:17:54I had Jess admitted last night. Oh, really?
0:17:54 > 0:17:58I've been half expecting to get a call from the arch kiddie snatcher.
0:17:58 > 0:18:00Last thing I feel like doing is standing up in court.
0:18:00 > 0:18:02What did she say when you rang her?
0:18:02 > 0:18:05I didn't. Surely that's up to the hospital?
0:18:05 > 0:18:06Don't ask me.
0:18:17 > 0:18:19'Hello, this is the voice mail of Fleur Rogers.'
0:18:19 > 0:18:25The social worker said I'm complex, but I'm telling you I'm not.
0:18:25 > 0:18:27I love my daughter. It's as simple as that.
0:18:27 > 0:18:29And how would you describe that love?
0:18:29 > 0:18:32Every single moment of the day, I'm thinking about Jess,
0:18:32 > 0:18:33worrying about her.
0:18:33 > 0:18:38Whatever anyone says about me, I've dedicated my life to her and always will.
0:18:38 > 0:18:40Some may think that sounds a little intense.
0:18:40 > 0:18:43That's a statement, not a question.
0:18:43 > 0:18:44I stand corrected.
0:18:44 > 0:18:48Does your relationship with your daughter give you any real pleasure?
0:18:48 > 0:18:51She's a joy to me! To my eyes, she's beautiful.
0:18:51 > 0:18:55So you don't see the problem regarding her obesity? Of course I do!
0:18:55 > 0:18:59It's wrong to give her everything she asks for, I understand that now.
0:18:59 > 0:19:01And I promise things are going to change.
0:19:01 > 0:19:03You've resolved to make changes before and failed.
0:19:03 > 0:19:05Why should anyone believe you now?
0:19:05 > 0:19:07Because I'm standing up in court, fighting for our lives.
0:19:07 > 0:19:09So you'll promise anything?
0:19:09 > 0:19:11This is a wake-up call for me.
0:19:11 > 0:19:13This is where I take things in hand.
0:19:13 > 0:19:16And I've got Nurse Marquez to help me.
0:19:16 > 0:19:18I'm telling you, if I fail this time,
0:19:18 > 0:19:21you can come back in eight weeks and take her away with my blessing.
0:19:21 > 0:19:23Cos I'll deserve it.
0:19:27 > 0:19:28No more questions.
0:19:28 > 0:19:31You may stand down, Ms Harding.
0:19:34 > 0:19:36Ms Plommer, if there are no more witnesses,
0:19:36 > 0:19:39my colleagues and I will retire to consider our verdict.
0:19:39 > 0:19:41Very good, Your Worship. All rise, please.
0:19:41 > 0:19:45I have a genuine Second Word War Victoria Cross medal,
0:19:45 > 0:19:47which I would like to place for auction...
0:19:47 > 0:19:49Excuse me one second.
0:19:49 > 0:19:51I am in the middle of a transaction, Officer.
0:19:51 > 0:19:53This is outrageous!
0:19:53 > 0:19:55I'll tell you what's outrageous,
0:19:55 > 0:19:58you giving Mrs Purley two grand for that medal.
0:19:58 > 0:19:59We shook hands on it.
0:19:59 > 0:20:02After you told her how much it was worth at auction?
0:20:02 > 0:20:04I'm in business to make a profit.
0:20:04 > 0:20:06Anyway £2,000 is a lot of money to people like them.
0:20:06 > 0:20:08"People like them"! You're a conman!
0:20:08 > 0:20:10You can't talk to me like this.
0:20:10 > 0:20:12Why not? You don't deserve respect.
0:20:12 > 0:20:16Private Joseph Powell risked his life in the bloodiest fire fight of that war.
0:20:16 > 0:20:19People like you weren't worth the sacrifice.
0:20:19 > 0:20:22I've had enough of this! I'm making a complaint to your superiors.
0:20:22 > 0:20:24Do it! Sell your damn medal.
0:20:24 > 0:20:26I hope you enjoy the proceeds.
0:20:26 > 0:20:29But do me a favour, every penny you spend,
0:20:29 > 0:20:31spare a thought for the grandson of Joseph Powell VC
0:20:31 > 0:20:35and how you broke his heart and conned him out of his inheritance.
0:20:37 > 0:20:38Your call!
0:20:44 > 0:20:47Well, you can rest assured that I will deal with it very seriously.
0:20:47 > 0:20:49OK, thanks a lot. Bye.
0:20:51 > 0:20:53Was that Eric Birne?
0:20:53 > 0:20:56No. Why would it be?
0:20:56 > 0:21:00Hang on a minute. You haven't been round there?
0:21:03 > 0:21:05I told you not to get involved.
0:21:05 > 0:21:07Well, I'm sorry but I've got principles.
0:21:07 > 0:21:10Is that what you used to tell your commanding officer?
0:21:10 > 0:21:12I don't get you, Howard.
0:21:12 > 0:21:14You of all people I thought would be able to follow orders.
0:21:14 > 0:21:19You're a loose cannon! Well, thanks for that vote of confidence, Sergeant(!)
0:21:22 > 0:21:25Lance, you've only just put one out.
0:21:25 > 0:21:28Dr Carmichael? Am I too late?
0:21:31 > 0:21:32Howard?
0:21:36 > 0:21:38RETCHING
0:21:41 > 0:21:47Howard? Are you all right? I'll be right with you. There's someone to see you in the office.
0:21:47 > 0:21:50TOILET FLUSHES
0:21:51 > 0:21:54So, apologies for calling everyone back into court, but as
0:21:54 > 0:21:57Your Worships have been informed, Dr Carmichael has new evidence.
0:21:57 > 0:21:59Please proceed, Mr Hendry.
0:21:59 > 0:22:00Dr Carmichael,
0:22:00 > 0:22:04yesterday evening, you were called out to the Harding family home?
0:22:04 > 0:22:05Yes. Jess had collapsed.
0:22:05 > 0:22:09I examined her and decided she should be admitted immediately.
0:22:09 > 0:22:12And what was the eventual diagnosis at the hospital?
0:22:12 > 0:22:16Pancreatitis. A potentially life-threatening disease.
0:22:16 > 0:22:20Apparently she had untreated gallstones and this caused it.
0:22:20 > 0:22:24Yet Jessica was prescribed medication for gallstones some time ago.
0:22:24 > 0:22:30Yes. Ms Harding admitted to me she had not been giving Jess her medication.
0:22:30 > 0:22:33But she would not have this condition had her mother
0:22:33 > 0:22:36allowed her to take the prescribed medication?
0:22:36 > 0:22:38Look, I am new to the case and I can't really comment
0:22:38 > 0:22:41about anything that happened before yesterday or this morning.
0:22:41 > 0:22:43This morning?
0:22:43 > 0:22:47Yes. I called at the hospital on my way to work.
0:22:47 > 0:22:51I found Jess slightly improved. Her mother had been with her all night.
0:22:51 > 0:22:58And Ms Harding's mood was what? Anxious? Relieved?
0:22:58 > 0:23:02Glad that the staff had her daughter's condition under control?
0:23:04 > 0:23:05Dr Carmichael?
0:23:11 > 0:23:16She said she intended to go back today and take Jess home.
0:23:22 > 0:23:23He won't be long.
0:23:23 > 0:23:25KNOCK AT DOOR Come in.
0:23:25 > 0:23:27Here's your hero, Todd!
0:23:27 > 0:23:29Thanks to him, we're back to where we started.
0:23:30 > 0:23:32Right, I'll leave you to it.
0:23:34 > 0:23:37Eric Birne came round and Todd got it out of him
0:23:37 > 0:23:40you'd persuaded him to give it back.
0:23:40 > 0:23:42Like, he was pretending it was his own idea!
0:23:44 > 0:23:45Just give me a minute.
0:23:50 > 0:23:55If you looked up the site of any decent auction house
0:23:55 > 0:24:00and search Victoria Cross, you'd be surprised what they go for.
0:24:02 > 0:24:03Here.
0:24:06 > 0:24:08Oh, my... One of these has gone for six figures.
0:24:08 > 0:24:10What did you show her that for?
0:24:10 > 0:24:11Because she needs to know and so do you.
0:24:11 > 0:24:13It doesn't make any difference.
0:24:13 > 0:24:15Todd, will you get real?!
0:24:15 > 0:24:17This kind of money could change everything!
0:24:17 > 0:24:19But it's wrong to sell it!
0:24:19 > 0:24:21Isn't it? Yeah?
0:24:21 > 0:24:24It's a tough choice and I wouldn't want to have to make it.
0:24:24 > 0:24:27It's a no-brainer. He risked his life for that medal.
0:24:27 > 0:24:29No, he didn't really.
0:24:29 > 0:24:32He risked his life so his comrades would survive.
0:24:32 > 0:24:34A brave soldier doesn't think about winning a medal.
0:24:36 > 0:24:39But he would have wanted the best for his family.
0:24:42 > 0:24:44Come on, love, let's get home.
0:24:44 > 0:24:46Your pride does you credit, Todd.
0:24:46 > 0:24:51That's the thing you can't put a price on. Thanks.
0:25:01 > 0:25:05The decision of this court is to uphold the local authority's
0:25:05 > 0:25:08application for an interim care order.
0:25:08 > 0:25:11Jessica Harding will be removed from her mother's care.
0:25:11 > 0:25:17No-o-o! No! Please!
0:25:25 > 0:25:30When I was about five, Mum took me to her sister's to live.
0:25:30 > 0:25:33She couldn't stand Dad's moods.
0:25:33 > 0:25:38I'm telling you this, because you're old enough now to get the whole picture.
0:25:38 > 0:25:41There's stuff in here you can look at and keep.
0:25:44 > 0:25:47You see, life isn't always heroic.
0:25:47 > 0:25:50It's a punishing hard slog
0:25:50 > 0:25:52and nobody gets any medals for that.
0:25:54 > 0:25:58I tell you something, though, he would have thought the world of you.
0:26:05 > 0:26:08Whatever you decide is fine by me.
0:26:11 > 0:26:15# Baby, you understand me now
0:26:17 > 0:26:21# If sometimes you see that I'm mad
0:26:24 > 0:26:28# Don't you know no-one alive can always be an angel
0:26:30 > 0:26:33# When everything goes wrong you see some bad... #
0:26:33 > 0:26:36I'm so sorry.
0:26:36 > 0:26:42# I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
0:26:42 > 0:26:48# Oh, Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
0:26:50 > 0:26:55# Oh, Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood... #
0:27:04 > 0:27:07Isn't she just divine?! Come on, you know that she is.
0:27:07 > 0:27:09Jane Austen.
0:27:09 > 0:27:12Austen. Right, you're in very good company here.
0:27:14 > 0:27:15Oh.
0:27:18 > 0:27:21It's going on all week. There's concerts, films.
0:27:21 > 0:27:22Ooh, what they showing?
0:27:22 > 0:27:24Pride And Prejudice I think.
0:27:24 > 0:27:28Oh, I love that! With all the frocks and hats.
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