0:00:07 > 0:00:09RELIGIOUS CHANTING
0:00:12 > 0:00:15Through your goodness we have this bread to offer,
0:00:15 > 0:00:19which earth has given and human hands have made...
0:00:21 > 0:00:25..where it will become for us the bread of life.
0:00:25 > 0:00:27Blessed be God for ever.
0:00:31 > 0:00:33Let us pray, brethren,
0:00:33 > 0:00:40that our sacrifice may be acceptable to God, Our Almighty Father.
0:00:40 > 0:00:45May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise
0:00:45 > 0:00:46and glory of His name.
0:01:20 > 0:01:22BELL RINGS
0:01:31 > 0:01:33Perhaps I can be of assistance, Father?
0:01:33 > 0:01:36I was wondering if there was a safe place where
0:01:36 > 0:01:37I could leave my bicycle.
0:01:37 > 0:01:38We're honest men here.
0:01:38 > 0:01:41That makes my job easier. I'm here to take confession.
0:01:41 > 0:01:44As student guest master, it's my duty to escort all visitors...
0:01:44 > 0:01:46I'm sure that won't be necessary.
0:01:46 > 0:01:48Father Brown is an Upcott Old Boy.
0:01:48 > 0:01:50Long overdue for a visit.
0:01:52 > 0:01:54Better get to lectures, Mr Wolfe.
0:01:54 > 0:01:57There is nothing to be learned through loitering.
0:01:57 > 0:01:59Welcome back, Father.
0:02:01 > 0:02:03- Diligent.- Clearly.
0:02:03 > 0:02:05As his spiritual director, I've recommended him
0:02:05 > 0:02:07for the Westminster archdiocese.
0:02:07 > 0:02:09High praise indeed.
0:02:09 > 0:02:11A seminarian with promise should always be encouraged.
0:02:11 > 0:02:13I thought I might drop in on the rector.
0:02:13 > 0:02:17- He's over at the monastery gardens. - No change there then.
0:02:17 > 0:02:21Father Palfreyman's behaviour of late has somewhat
0:02:21 > 0:02:24been cause for concern.
0:02:24 > 0:02:28Erratic, absent-minded, the vagaries of old age.
0:02:28 > 0:02:30It comes to us all.
0:02:30 > 0:02:32Perhaps it's time he thought about retirement.
0:02:34 > 0:02:36With you in line to replace him?
0:02:36 > 0:02:39I only have the interests of Upcott at heart.
0:02:40 > 0:02:41Indeed.
0:02:48 > 0:02:50HE CLEARS HIS THROAT
0:02:52 > 0:02:56Father Brown! What a pleasant surprise.
0:02:56 > 0:02:59You invited me to hear confessions.
0:02:59 > 0:03:01Yes, of course.
0:03:01 > 0:03:04Still rooting out evil and planting virtue.
0:03:04 > 0:03:07Food for the table. Medicinal herbs.
0:03:09 > 0:03:12You must join us next week for the Feast of the Assumption.
0:03:12 > 0:03:16It's high time our students had something to celebrate.
0:03:16 > 0:03:18I read the findings of the inquest.
0:03:18 > 0:03:21Douglas Hitchens. He worked with me here.
0:03:23 > 0:03:25Death by misadventure.
0:03:25 > 0:03:28At least now he'll be able to rest in peace.
0:03:28 > 0:03:30I'll get this lot over to the kitchen, Father Rector.
0:03:30 > 0:03:31Mr Risley.
0:03:32 > 0:03:38Make sure you elect somebody else to peel them. Obedience.
0:03:41 > 0:03:45Mr Risley, serial volunteer. Reliably pious.
0:03:46 > 0:03:49It's an arduous path to spiritual perfection.
0:03:49 > 0:03:53Yes, Douglas's passing has tested our faith.
0:03:53 > 0:03:56We must bear our suffering lightly, as our Lord did.
0:04:00 > 0:04:03I hear you're losing Father McNeive?
0:04:03 > 0:04:04Borneo.
0:04:04 > 0:04:07At least that missionary zeal will not go to waste.
0:04:08 > 0:04:10Potts, I was hoping to run into you.
0:04:12 > 0:04:13I was getting some air.
0:04:13 > 0:04:17Feverfew. Boil the flowers up into a tea.
0:04:18 > 0:04:20It's kind of you to think of me.
0:04:20 > 0:04:25Seminal year. We can't have you wasted in the infirmary.
0:04:25 > 0:04:26I'll be late for Theory.
0:04:26 > 0:04:29Father Lewis will never forgive me.
0:04:32 > 0:04:34Migraine.
0:04:34 > 0:04:36An unfortunate affliction.
0:04:36 > 0:04:40Yes, not uncommon for those with a nervous disposition.
0:04:40 > 0:04:42What would they do without you?
0:04:44 > 0:04:49God entrusted these men to my care. Upcott needs me more than ever.
0:04:53 > 0:04:54Better then?
0:04:55 > 0:04:57- I'll live.- You didn't miss much.
0:04:57 > 0:05:00A lecture from Lewis on the practice of prayer.
0:05:00 > 0:05:02The usual fire and brimstone.
0:05:02 > 0:05:05I've been having those nightmares again.
0:05:05 > 0:05:09This is reparation. We stepped away from God.
0:05:10 > 0:05:14You'll bear the burden of your conscience quietly...
0:05:14 > 0:05:15if you're truly one of us.
0:05:15 > 0:05:18I'm not sure I am any more.
0:05:18 > 0:05:21Of course you are. We need you.
0:05:21 > 0:05:23Ask for guidance during afternoon prayers.
0:05:23 > 0:05:27I'm taking this to Palfreyman. He needs to know the truth.
0:05:27 > 0:05:30- You swore an oath. - I should never have kept this quiet.
0:05:30 > 0:05:32Betray your pledge and you'll pay for it.
0:05:32 > 0:05:34DOOR SLAMS
0:05:36 > 0:05:37As you were.
0:05:44 > 0:05:50Mr Potts, recovered, I hope, from your latest unfortunate malady.
0:05:50 > 0:05:53I shall endeavour to catch up, Father.
0:05:53 > 0:05:57Your absence from the study group has been cause for some concern.
0:05:59 > 0:06:01We wouldn't want to emulate Mr Risley.
0:06:03 > 0:06:07A cursory grasp of basic theology and double Dutch Latin.
0:06:08 > 0:06:09Mea culpa, Father.
0:06:09 > 0:06:12Hardly worthy of a seminary scholarship.
0:06:14 > 0:06:22Mr Wolfe, your writing on theophany showed rare insight.
0:06:22 > 0:06:26Thank you, Father. We can only try our best.
0:06:31 > 0:06:35A priest acts in the person of CHRIST!
0:06:36 > 0:06:41The head of His Body, the Church.
0:06:43 > 0:06:47Are you all worthy?
0:06:47 > 0:06:50- Yes, Father.- I need to be excused. Headache.
0:06:52 > 0:06:54- If you must. - DOOR SLAMS
0:07:00 > 0:07:03BELL RINGS
0:07:16 > 0:07:21- Bless me, Father, for I have sinned. - What brings you here today?
0:07:24 > 0:07:27I was there at the lake, the night Hitchens died.
0:07:27 > 0:07:29On the seminary retreat.
0:07:30 > 0:07:33He drowned in the shadow of the apostolic palace.
0:07:35 > 0:07:37The bell was ringing for Angelus!
0:07:37 > 0:07:39HE SOBS
0:07:40 > 0:07:43I closed my eyes to a terrible thing!
0:07:45 > 0:07:49You know that whatever you say will remain between us.
0:07:49 > 0:07:52- We took an oath of allegiance. - Who did?
0:07:52 > 0:07:54The chosen few.
0:07:54 > 0:07:57Better men, better lives.
0:07:57 > 0:07:58And where are the chosen few now?
0:07:58 > 0:08:01Far from God, tainted by sin.
0:08:01 > 0:08:05How can I ever take the Holy Orders?
0:08:06 > 0:08:08What happened in Italy?
0:08:08 > 0:08:10CLATTERING
0:08:10 > 0:08:12RETREATING FOOTSTEPS
0:08:17 > 0:08:19WIND WHISTLES
0:08:19 > 0:08:20Mr Potts?
0:08:27 > 0:08:28Mr Potts?
0:09:05 > 0:09:08RELIGIOUS CHANTING
0:09:14 > 0:09:16DISTORTED BIRD CALLS
0:09:16 > 0:09:18DISTORTED AUDIO
0:09:25 > 0:09:28SCREAMING
0:09:28 > 0:09:29THUD!
0:09:29 > 0:09:31ALARMED BIRD CALLS
0:09:55 > 0:09:57Better men. Better lives.
0:10:04 > 0:10:06I was speaking to Potts this morning.
0:10:08 > 0:10:10I should have seen the signs.
0:10:10 > 0:10:12We're all culpable.
0:10:12 > 0:10:14HE GASPS IN PAIN
0:10:14 > 0:10:17Rector?
0:10:17 > 0:10:19Angina. I just need to get my breath back.
0:10:33 > 0:10:35Father Brown. Well, well.
0:10:35 > 0:10:39- I shouldn't be surprised, I suppose. - Upcott is my alma mater.
0:10:40 > 0:10:45You certainly pick your moments. Clearly a suicide.
0:10:45 > 0:10:48You seem very sure of that.
0:10:48 > 0:10:50Mental frailties.
0:10:50 > 0:10:53Alluded to in a statement from Father Lewis.
0:10:53 > 0:10:56Strange he chose to jump backwards.
0:10:56 > 0:10:58Perhaps he couldn't look death in the face?
0:11:02 > 0:11:05His pupils are very...dilated.
0:11:05 > 0:11:09Yes, we'll need to do a full postmortem.
0:11:09 > 0:11:11It's hard to believe he jumped.
0:11:11 > 0:11:14It does seem improbable.
0:11:14 > 0:11:17- How well did you know Thomas Potts? - We had neighbouring rooms.
0:11:17 > 0:11:21- Did he seem at all troubled to you? - We'd barely seen him.
0:11:21 > 0:11:23And where were you at the time of death?
0:11:23 > 0:11:25- In the chapel. - You were loitering in the quad.
0:11:25 > 0:11:28I was late for prayers myself, waylaid in the kitchen.
0:11:28 > 0:11:31- I can vouch for Mr Wolfe. - We went in together.
0:11:32 > 0:11:37Right. I heard Mr Potts' confession before he died.
0:11:39 > 0:11:42Did he say anything that might be important?
0:11:42 > 0:11:45I can't break the seal of the confessional.
0:11:45 > 0:11:49How convenient. Everyone's lips appear to be sealed.
0:11:49 > 0:11:55These men have lost a friend, Inspector. Surely this can wait?
0:11:55 > 0:11:59Very well, but I will need to take statements
0:11:59 > 0:12:01from all of you in due course.
0:12:01 > 0:12:03Go to your rooms and pray for him.
0:12:17 > 0:12:19Perhaps we should inspect the tower...?
0:12:19 > 0:12:21I think I can manage thank you, Father Brown.
0:12:21 > 0:12:23I'll see you back in Kembleford.
0:12:25 > 0:12:28This is what happens when the men lack leadership.
0:12:29 > 0:12:30I have to inform the bishop.
0:12:32 > 0:12:35You don't look well, Rector.
0:12:35 > 0:12:39Maybe a lie down in the office?
0:12:39 > 0:12:40I have all this in hand.
0:13:00 > 0:13:02FOOTSTEPS APPROACH
0:13:02 > 0:13:07Father Brown. Surely you know this room is out of bounds.
0:13:07 > 0:13:10No suicide note, in case you were wondering.
0:13:10 > 0:13:15I suggest you leave now, before I call for the inspector.
0:13:15 > 0:13:18You told the inspector that Potts was unstable.
0:13:18 > 0:13:22Suicide is a mortal sin.
0:13:22 > 0:13:27Diminished responsibility carries a small hope of salvation.
0:13:27 > 0:13:31Are you protecting Mr Potts or yourself?
0:13:31 > 0:13:35I won't have this seminary mired by another scandal.
0:13:38 > 0:13:43Last summer's retreat, you chaperoned the students.
0:13:44 > 0:13:48- The night Douglas Hitchens died... - A tragic accident.
0:13:51 > 0:13:55The burden of guilt must weigh heavily.
0:13:56 > 0:13:59You've outstayed your welcome, Father Brown.
0:13:59 > 0:14:01I'm not sure the rector would agree with you.
0:14:01 > 0:14:07Father Palfreyman is indisposed, which means I'm in charge.
0:14:07 > 0:14:11If you're not on your bike within the next five minutes,
0:14:11 > 0:14:14I'll have you escorted from the premises.
0:14:14 > 0:14:15That won't be necessary.
0:14:41 > 0:14:42I've been asked to leave.
0:14:43 > 0:14:46I'm tempted to come with you.
0:14:46 > 0:14:48You're needed here.
0:14:48 > 0:14:53Why would Potts choose to remove himself from God's saving grace?
0:14:54 > 0:14:56I'm not convinced he did.
0:14:56 > 0:15:01- The alternative doesn't bear scrutiny.- Murder.
0:15:01 > 0:15:04These men are being trained for the priesthood!
0:15:04 > 0:15:07Potts was found with a cross around his neck.
0:15:07 > 0:15:09Well, it's not unusual.
0:15:09 > 0:15:13It was enamelled with cryptic symbols.
0:15:13 > 0:15:15They found one like that on Hitchens.
0:15:15 > 0:15:19Fourth shelf down, under the stairs, his personal effects.
0:15:38 > 0:15:41Does this mean anything to you?
0:15:41 > 0:15:44Beyond the crossed keys of St Peter and the clasped hands of friendship, no.
0:15:44 > 0:15:46Hm.
0:15:47 > 0:15:48HE SIGHS
0:15:52 > 0:15:54This can't be just coincidence.
0:15:54 > 0:15:59You're not seriously suggesting the two deaths are connected?
0:16:00 > 0:16:03Something terrible happened by the lake.
0:16:03 > 0:16:05Something the faithful colluded to hide.
0:16:07 > 0:16:10That is a heinous accusation.
0:16:10 > 0:16:13If Potts was killed to hide a secret...
0:16:14 > 0:16:18We must question the seminarians and find the truth.
0:16:18 > 0:16:21I don't think Father Lewis will agree to that.
0:16:21 > 0:16:23Then what do you suggest?
0:16:23 > 0:16:26If there is a murderer in Upcott, we need to flush him out.
0:16:28 > 0:16:32- A game of cat and mouse. - I was thinking more of a mole.
0:16:32 > 0:16:34- I couldn't possibly. - A keen seminarian,
0:16:34 > 0:16:37- a bit wet behind the ears. - It wouldn't be ethical.
0:16:37 > 0:16:39Easy to confide in...
0:16:41 > 0:16:43Where do you propose to find him?
0:16:45 > 0:16:48A trainee priest! I've been to mass once in 15 years.
0:16:48 > 0:16:51Perhaps it does require a certain leap of faith.
0:16:51 > 0:16:54- The man is practically a heathen! - There's no need for that.
0:16:54 > 0:16:57- For once I agree with Mrs M. - He'd need to remember his catechism.
0:16:57 > 0:17:00- Mass prayers. - And the order of responses.
0:17:00 > 0:17:02I could think of one now, if I weren't in polite company.
0:17:02 > 0:17:08A priest has to carry himself with a certain manner, modest and dignified.
0:17:08 > 0:17:12- And as for a vow of celibacy... - I'd need help, of course.
0:17:12 > 0:17:14I know my basic tenets.
0:17:14 > 0:17:17Even if you don't always act on them.
0:17:18 > 0:17:21- Perhaps it's a bad idea. - Not your finest hour, Father.
0:17:21 > 0:17:24Given the material we have to work with.
0:17:24 > 0:17:27The good Lord himself would be put to the pin of his collar.
0:17:27 > 0:17:30You don't think I can do it.
0:17:30 > 0:17:32We'll have to leave it to the Kembleford police.
0:17:32 > 0:17:35No, Sid Carter never ducks a challenge.
0:17:35 > 0:17:38- Five shillings says I can pull it off.- Bravo!- Done.
0:17:38 > 0:17:41A few Hail Marys, how hard can it be? Oh, hello?
0:17:44 > 0:17:46The four cardinal virtues...
0:17:47 > 0:17:52Prudence, justice, temperance and...
0:17:53 > 0:17:55Don't tell me...
0:17:55 > 0:17:57gratitude.
0:17:57 > 0:17:59- Fortitude. - That's what I said.
0:17:59 > 0:18:01I'd better offer up a prayer to Saint Jude,
0:18:01 > 0:18:03patron saint of lost causes.
0:18:03 > 0:18:06Right, you can take that off and I'll sew it.
0:18:27 > 0:18:31Your ministry placement... must be a formality.
0:18:32 > 0:18:35It's awaiting the bishop's approval.
0:18:35 > 0:18:39I still haven't lined up a suitable parish.
0:18:39 > 0:18:41I thought you could put in a word for me?
0:18:41 > 0:18:46Now that Potts is gone, we need to stick together.
0:18:48 > 0:18:50This time next month, I'll be ordained.
0:18:50 > 0:18:53- We go our separate ways. - And what about our pledge?
0:18:55 > 0:18:57I'll be making vows to God.
0:18:59 > 0:19:03One word from me and I could ruin you,
0:19:03 > 0:19:06destroy this temple and everything it stands for.
0:19:06 > 0:19:09And where would you be without the Church?
0:19:09 > 0:19:12Back in the gutter where you came from.
0:19:12 > 0:19:16- You could take me with you. - You'd only hold me back.
0:19:16 > 0:19:18Is that what you said to Potts?
0:19:19 > 0:19:22- You seriously think I pushed him? - You tell me.
0:19:23 > 0:19:26And where were you exactly when he fell?
0:19:26 > 0:19:31Prayers in the chapel. We went in together. Remember?
0:19:38 > 0:19:39I'll speak to Father Lewis.
0:19:39 > 0:19:41See what I can do.
0:19:43 > 0:19:44I'd appreciate that.
0:20:01 > 0:20:03Sidney Carter. Diocese of Southwark.
0:20:03 > 0:20:05It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance.
0:20:05 > 0:20:07He sounds like a door-to-door salesman.
0:20:07 > 0:20:09And as for that hand-me-down cassock...
0:20:09 > 0:20:12It was the best I could do under trying circumstances.
0:20:12 > 0:20:15The Father has filled out a little in recent years.
0:20:15 > 0:20:17I'm never going to pull this off.
0:20:17 > 0:20:20Don't slouch, Sidney, it really isn't priestly.
0:20:23 > 0:20:25Good. You're all here.
0:20:25 > 0:20:27I trust your rounds were fortuitously blessed?
0:20:27 > 0:20:30You don't think the glasses are too much?
0:20:31 > 0:20:33I think they make him look cerebral.
0:20:35 > 0:20:37I've spoken to Father Palfreyman.
0:20:37 > 0:20:41He's expecting his new arrival tonight.
0:20:41 > 0:20:44- Heaven help us all! - It will take a miracle.
0:20:44 > 0:20:45THEY SIGH
0:20:45 > 0:20:50God, our Father, please send us holy priests
0:20:50 > 0:20:53all for the sacred and Eucharistic Heart of Jesus
0:20:53 > 0:20:56all for the sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary
0:20:56 > 0:20:59in union with Saint Joseph.
0:20:59 > 0:21:03- Amen.- Amen.
0:21:04 > 0:21:07By Jove, I think he's ready.
0:21:11 > 0:21:14BELL RINGS
0:21:14 > 0:21:17Rise and shine.
0:21:20 > 0:21:22What time is it?
0:21:22 > 0:21:23Quarter to six.
0:21:24 > 0:21:26You'll get used to the bed.
0:21:29 > 0:21:33Like sleeping on a sack of bleeding spuds.
0:21:36 > 0:21:39- If you'll pardon my French. - This was Potts' room.
0:21:39 > 0:21:42- The man who jumped off the roof? - You heard?
0:21:43 > 0:21:47Terrible business. God rest his soul.
0:21:47 > 0:21:49We called him Doubting Thomas.
0:21:49 > 0:21:52The rigours of a parish would never have suited him.
0:21:52 > 0:21:54I'm Mr Risley, just next door.
0:21:57 > 0:22:01Sidney Carter, Diocese of Southwark.
0:22:01 > 0:22:03It's a pleasure to meet your acquaintance.
0:22:03 > 0:22:06Better get dressed. I'll show you the ropes.
0:22:11 > 0:22:13(I'm a priest.)
0:22:13 > 0:22:16Morning prayers and Adoration, Lectio Divina.
0:22:16 > 0:22:18Then practical theology with Father Lewis.
0:22:18 > 0:22:21- Meditation, homiletics... - Do we ever get time off?
0:22:21 > 0:22:25Two hours a day for study groups. Recreation after supper.
0:22:25 > 0:22:28I like to put mine to good use. There's the allotment to tend to,
0:22:28 > 0:22:30kitchen duties, when they need extra hands.
0:22:30 > 0:22:34- You certainly like to keep busy. - My reward will be in Heaven.
0:22:34 > 0:22:38- True enough.- Maybe you could volunteer? Douglas used to help me.
0:22:40 > 0:22:42- Douglas Hitchens? - Hitch and I were friends.
0:22:46 > 0:22:50- So, this is the new boy? - I'm taking good care of him.
0:22:50 > 0:22:52Pipe down, Risley, you're giving me earache.
0:22:52 > 0:22:55You could have timed your arrival better.
0:22:55 > 0:22:56Yes, I heard about Mr Potts.
0:22:58 > 0:23:02We miss his communion. Upcott won't be the same without him.
0:23:02 > 0:23:05He must have been tested to end it all that way.
0:23:05 > 0:23:08- You seem to know a lot about it. - Seminary gossip.
0:23:08 > 0:23:11Gossipers speak of the failings of others,
0:23:11 > 0:23:13which is why the Church sees it as a sin!
0:23:13 > 0:23:14Of course, Father.
0:23:17 > 0:23:21- Mr Carter joins us from Allen Hall. - That's right.
0:23:23 > 0:23:26How's Father Pinkerton these days?
0:23:26 > 0:23:28Still a martyr to his gout?
0:23:30 > 0:23:32He certainly doesn't like to suffer in silence.
0:23:34 > 0:23:37That certainly sounds like Father Pinkerton.
0:23:37 > 0:23:40I see you've all met our newcomer Mr Cartwright.
0:23:40 > 0:23:44Here upon my personal recommendation.
0:23:44 > 0:23:47Free from the flesh pots of Londinium.
0:23:48 > 0:23:51I've left all that behind me, Father.
0:23:51 > 0:23:53Good to see you back on your feet, Rector.
0:23:53 > 0:23:57Thank you for your concern, Father. Shall we go in?
0:24:02 > 0:24:07New seminarians are always welcome. Ciaran Wolfe. Welcome to Upcott.
0:24:07 > 0:24:08Glad to be here.
0:24:10 > 0:24:14If you want to fit in around here, you'll learn to keep your head down.
0:24:16 > 0:24:19I'd keep well clear of Wolfe and his cronies. They're bad news.
0:24:19 > 0:24:22Anyone would think they're running the place.
0:24:22 > 0:24:25There'll be room in the choir stalls if we're lucky.
0:24:25 > 0:24:28I've forgotten my prayer book, I'll see you in there.
0:25:20 > 0:25:23I don't know how you coped, Father. Cold showers.
0:25:23 > 0:25:26Morning, afternoon and evening prayers.
0:25:26 > 0:25:31- Lumpy porridge and lumpy beds. - It certainly brings back memories.
0:25:31 > 0:25:33It's worse than prison.
0:25:33 > 0:25:34Is it?
0:25:34 > 0:25:38You said there had been some developments?
0:25:38 > 0:25:43Douglas Hitchens' prayer book. I found it in Wolfe's room.
0:25:43 > 0:25:45That smacks of a man with a guilty conscience.
0:25:45 > 0:25:48That's certainly worth investigating.
0:25:48 > 0:25:50What about Father Lewis?
0:25:52 > 0:25:55That man's stare could turn milk. Runs a study group.
0:25:55 > 0:25:56Bit of a closed shop.
0:25:56 > 0:26:00Try and get closer to Mr Wolfe. Gain his trust.
0:26:00 > 0:26:02That's easier said than done.
0:26:02 > 0:26:05I've got the college idiot sticking to me like glue.
0:26:05 > 0:26:07Mr Risley.
0:26:07 > 0:26:09I feel a bit sorry for him, to be honest.
0:26:09 > 0:26:12He's short of a friend since Hitchens died.
0:26:14 > 0:26:16Father, I'd better get a wiggle on,
0:26:16 > 0:26:20I'll be late for that visit to the Blessed Sacrament.
0:26:20 > 0:26:24We'll rendezvous tomorrow at the college feast.
0:26:24 > 0:26:28Let's hope something comes up. This collar's beginning to itch.
0:26:29 > 0:26:34- You will be careful? - Are you worried about me, Father.
0:26:34 > 0:26:35Don't be, I've got this one covered.
0:26:38 > 0:26:39Hello again.
0:26:39 > 0:26:42BELL RINGS, COCKEREL CROWS
0:26:53 > 0:26:55- You are so naughty. - So they tell me.
0:27:23 > 0:27:26Whoa! Risley.
0:27:27 > 0:27:29I missed you at vespers last night.
0:27:29 > 0:27:32I wasn't feeling too good. I thought I'd better stay in bed.
0:27:32 > 0:27:35- Perhaps it was something you ate? - Wouldn't surprise me in this place.
0:27:35 > 0:27:38When you get dressed, I'll walk with you to the chapel.
0:27:38 > 0:27:42- I think I can find my own way by now. - I thought we were friends?
0:27:42 > 0:27:44Well, maybe you jumped the gun.
0:27:44 > 0:27:47I welcomed you to Upcott as a brother in Christ.
0:27:48 > 0:27:52Do you know something, Risley? You're starting to creep me out.
0:27:52 > 0:27:54You'd rather spend time with the fraternity boys.
0:27:54 > 0:27:55What fraternity?
0:27:55 > 0:27:59Mark my words. Nothing good will come of it.
0:28:12 > 0:28:16Father Brown, what a pleasant surprise!
0:28:16 > 0:28:19You invited me to the feast.
0:28:19 > 0:28:22Oh, yes, of course!
0:28:22 > 0:28:24It should be an impressive display, Father.
0:28:24 > 0:28:27And I shall multiply the fruit of the tree
0:28:27 > 0:28:29and the increase of the field.
0:28:29 > 0:28:33What more could we do to celebrate the Assumption.
0:28:34 > 0:28:39You will, as my guest of honour, be sitting next to me.
0:28:51 > 0:28:56- I thought we'd seen the last of you. - Oh, I'm full of surprises...
0:28:56 > 0:29:00Good to see the lads enjoying themselves.
0:29:00 > 0:29:01Some more than others.
0:29:03 > 0:29:06Young Carstairs is blending in rather well.
0:29:06 > 0:29:10Let's hope he keeps his mind on the task in hand.
0:29:11 > 0:29:13You'll like this one.
0:29:13 > 0:29:16A rabbi, a vicar and a priest walk into a pub,
0:29:16 > 0:29:19the bartender looks them up and down,
0:29:19 > 0:29:21"What is this, some kind of joke?"
0:29:25 > 0:29:28Top us up, Grisley! This jug's running dry.
0:29:28 > 0:29:30Come on, Grisley Risley. The boys are thirsty.
0:29:36 > 0:29:38That's a lovely apron, Grisley.
0:29:44 > 0:29:46To Upcott!
0:29:46 > 0:29:48ALL: To Upcott!
0:29:50 > 0:29:53You've made yourself quite at home.
0:29:53 > 0:29:56- Mr Carter's one of us now. - I wouldn't be too sure of that.
0:29:58 > 0:30:02I've been hearing whispers about this...
0:30:02 > 0:30:04fraternity of yours.
0:30:04 > 0:30:07You should be careful who you listen to.
0:30:07 > 0:30:11I'm just saying if ever you're looking to replace Mr Potts...
0:30:13 > 0:30:15I'll bear that in mind.
0:30:17 > 0:30:21I checked with Allen Hall. They said they'd never heard of you.
0:30:22 > 0:30:24Must have been a mistake.
0:30:24 > 0:30:28You're a poor excuse for a priest, Mr Carter.
0:30:29 > 0:30:31All that beer's got to your head.
0:30:37 > 0:30:38Perhaps the blessing?
0:30:38 > 0:30:40The blessing!
0:30:40 > 0:30:43CLATTERS
0:30:43 > 0:30:46If I could have your attention?
0:30:46 > 0:30:51This will be my 25th feast as Rector of Upcott.
0:30:51 > 0:30:55ALL THUD
0:30:59 > 0:31:04It seems like yesterday that I arrived, a green academic,
0:31:04 > 0:31:09mindful of our illustrious history,
0:31:09 > 0:31:15dedicated to God and to the young men he has chosen to guide here.
0:31:17 > 0:31:20Sadly Thomas Potts is not here today.
0:31:22 > 0:31:29The passing of one our own has left us with serious questions,
0:31:29 > 0:31:35doubt, recrimination and understandable sorrow.
0:31:37 > 0:31:43But on this magnificent feast day, let us put aside our grief,
0:31:43 > 0:31:49and celebrate the powerful redemption of faith.
0:31:52 > 0:31:56Join me, if you will, in the blessing of the fruits.
0:32:00 > 0:32:04Our help is in the name of the Lord...
0:32:04 > 0:32:05HE RETCHES
0:32:05 > 0:32:08- McKenna?- Help him! - Somebody fetch a doctor!
0:32:08 > 0:32:10HE GAGS
0:32:15 > 0:32:16Thready pulse.
0:32:16 > 0:32:18Deadly nightshade.
0:32:18 > 0:32:20- Infirmary. - GAGGING
0:32:24 > 0:32:25How's he doing?
0:32:25 > 0:32:28He's stable. Thanks to prompt action by the rector.
0:32:28 > 0:32:31These crosses they're wearing, it's a secret fraternity.
0:32:31 > 0:32:33Risley warned me off.
0:32:33 > 0:32:35A fraternity hand-picked, no doubt, by Lewis.
0:32:35 > 0:32:37I've called the police.
0:32:37 > 0:32:39Make yourself scarce...
0:32:39 > 0:32:40Gosh, they were jolly quick.
0:32:40 > 0:32:42I'll keep tabs on Wolfe.
0:32:47 > 0:32:50McKenna's in the infirmary, the antidote worked.
0:32:50 > 0:32:54- McKenna? - The seminary doctor's with him now.
0:32:54 > 0:32:57I'm here in connection with the death of Thomas Potts.
0:32:57 > 0:33:00You said in your statement, you prescribed him a herbal remedy.
0:33:00 > 0:33:03A dilution of feverfew for his headaches.
0:33:03 > 0:33:05The body of the deceased was found to contain
0:33:05 > 0:33:08traces of a powerful hallucinogenic drug.
0:33:08 > 0:33:10You're not suggesting that the rector is culpable?
0:33:10 > 0:33:13- I'm suggesting it's a possibility. - I don't think so!
0:33:15 > 0:33:18- Find the infirmary, check on this McKenna.- Sir.
0:33:18 > 0:33:21- I need to ask you some questions. - You've got the wrong man.
0:33:21 > 0:33:24We can do this in your study or down at the station.
0:33:24 > 0:33:27Please, come to my study. Follow me.
0:33:29 > 0:33:31Heaven knows why I sponsored you.
0:33:31 > 0:33:33All you've ever given me is trouble.
0:33:33 > 0:33:36You think I had something to do with this?
0:33:36 > 0:33:39I know what you're capable of.
0:33:39 > 0:33:41I made ONE mistake.
0:33:41 > 0:33:42You have sinned against God.
0:33:44 > 0:33:47And I have sinned for hiding what you did.
0:33:47 > 0:33:53If this gets out, I'll lose my placement, the parish,
0:33:53 > 0:33:54everything we've worked for.
0:33:55 > 0:33:59You really think you are fit to be a priest?
0:34:06 > 0:34:07HE WHISTLES
0:34:09 > 0:34:12You fraternity boys are dropping like flies.
0:34:12 > 0:34:14Maybe I'll pass on the membership.
0:34:14 > 0:34:16I don't think you've got what it takes.
0:34:16 > 0:34:19Badge of honour, the oath of allegiance, come on.
0:34:19 > 0:34:23Even Inspector Sullivan will make the connection in the end.
0:34:23 > 0:34:25The police have got nothing on me.
0:34:25 > 0:34:28Maybe they'll perk up a bit when they find that
0:34:28 > 0:34:29prayer book of yours.
0:34:29 > 0:34:32That's to say if it's still in your room.
0:34:32 > 0:34:35- You devious little sneak. - You killed Douglas Hitchens.
0:34:35 > 0:34:38- I didn't kill anyone.- You hounded Potts to the top of the bell tower...
0:34:38 > 0:34:41- Potts jumped.- You poisoned McKenna, all to save your own skin.
0:34:41 > 0:34:45I think it's time you confessed, Mr Wolfe.
0:34:48 > 0:34:50GRUNTING
0:34:50 > 0:34:52HE GROANS
0:34:57 > 0:35:01They're searching my study for evidence. Not even a warrant!
0:35:01 > 0:35:02Deadly nightshade.
0:35:02 > 0:35:06- Anti inflammatory in small doses. - Seer's sage...
0:35:06 > 0:35:09Analgesic, induces mild euphoria.
0:35:09 > 0:35:12Could be hallucinogenic in larger amounts.
0:35:12 > 0:35:14Unpleasant memories, recurring nightmares.
0:35:14 > 0:35:15A frightening loss of control.
0:35:15 > 0:35:17Mr Potts.
0:35:17 > 0:35:20Someone replaced blackcurrants with belladonna,
0:35:20 > 0:35:24and swapped feverfew flowers for psychedelic leaves.
0:35:24 > 0:35:28- Someone who worked in this garden. - We need to find Mr Risley.
0:35:31 > 0:35:34- Risley. Wolfe? Have you seen him? - Not since the feast.
0:35:34 > 0:35:36I think he murdered Douglas Hitchens.
0:35:42 > 0:35:44The vestibule needed cleaning.
0:35:44 > 0:35:47HE COUGHS
0:36:00 > 0:36:04- It was you? - He needed to pay, they all did.
0:36:08 > 0:36:10This man needs an ambulance.
0:36:10 > 0:36:12I can't let you do that,
0:36:12 > 0:36:14they'll lock me away.
0:36:23 > 0:36:27- Was Mr Risley in Italy? - I suppose he must have been.
0:36:27 > 0:36:29Overlooked, as always.
0:36:29 > 0:36:32For a man of such physical presence, he's easily missed.
0:36:32 > 0:36:34Blood.
0:36:36 > 0:36:40He wears a cilice, a metal chain around his leg.
0:36:40 > 0:36:42When it cuts him, he bleeds.
0:36:42 > 0:36:45Self mortification, I do not condone!
0:36:46 > 0:36:49Suffering for God. He's never felt good enough.
0:36:50 > 0:36:53But why hold a grudge against his fellows?
0:36:53 > 0:36:58Revenge. They covered up the death of his only friend.
0:37:01 > 0:37:04Would you please fetch Inspector Sullivan.
0:37:04 > 0:37:06BELLS RING
0:37:09 > 0:37:11I see the top of this tower as a foretaste of Heaven.
0:37:11 > 0:37:13It often leaves me breathless.
0:37:16 > 0:37:18I've got no quarrel with you, Risley.
0:37:18 > 0:37:22- You laughed at me at the feast. - Wolfe will get what's coming to him.
0:37:22 > 0:37:25He got away with murder. He killed Douglas.
0:37:25 > 0:37:28Now he knows how it feels to lose his friends.
0:37:28 > 0:37:30- Sid?- Up here!
0:37:30 > 0:37:34- Keep away! I'm warning you. - This won't bring Douglas back.
0:37:34 > 0:37:38The priesthood was his calling. They took that away from him.
0:37:38 > 0:37:40You can still makes things right.
0:37:40 > 0:37:44Tell the police what you saw, that night at the lake.
0:37:44 > 0:37:48- No-one ever listens to me. - I'm listening to you, Mr Risley.
0:37:50 > 0:37:55They argued, the fraternity brothers,
0:37:55 > 0:37:58a trivial point of theology.
0:37:58 > 0:38:01Wolfe lost his temper, lashed out.
0:38:01 > 0:38:05Douglas fell in. It was dark.
0:38:05 > 0:38:06A long way down.
0:38:06 > 0:38:08< Argh!
0:38:14 > 0:38:16- Go.- I'm going.
0:38:21 > 0:38:24No-one was sorry. No-one was to blame.
0:38:24 > 0:38:27How did that make them better men?
0:38:29 > 0:38:32Mr Potts was sorry.
0:38:32 > 0:38:35You heard him in confession.
0:38:35 > 0:38:40The seer's sage made him talk.
0:38:40 > 0:38:44But even on the roof, he mocked me.
0:38:44 > 0:38:47Risley, you scared me half to death, you imbecile.
0:38:50 > 0:38:52Whaaa...
0:38:52 > 0:38:53SCREAMING AND THUD
0:38:53 > 0:38:55ALARMED BIRD CALLS
0:38:58 > 0:39:00I had to do it. Don't you see?
0:39:01 > 0:39:05Without the shedding of blood, there can be no remission.
0:39:05 > 0:39:11Murder, Mr Risley, is not the shedding of blood for remission.
0:39:11 > 0:39:13Father Brown?
0:39:14 > 0:39:16CLANG!
0:39:16 > 0:39:18Enough!
0:39:18 > 0:39:21Bless me, Father, for I have sinned.
0:39:38 > 0:39:40I'm writing to the bishop,
0:39:40 > 0:39:42the rector's a liability.
0:39:42 > 0:39:44Time they put him out to grass.
0:39:45 > 0:39:52They've arrested Mr Risley for crimes against your fraternity.
0:39:55 > 0:39:58- And Mr Wolfe? - They'll patch him up.
0:39:58 > 0:40:01Then charge him in connection with the death of Douglas Hitchens.
0:40:06 > 0:40:11I founded the fraternity to make them better men.
0:40:13 > 0:40:16Two of your charges are dead.
0:40:18 > 0:40:22Your pastoral care has been somewhat remiss.
0:40:22 > 0:40:24They came to me for help.
0:40:26 > 0:40:29Would you have condemned them?
0:40:29 > 0:40:31Ruined more lives?
0:40:31 > 0:40:32I don't know.
0:40:34 > 0:40:38Ordination changes souls,
0:40:38 > 0:40:39purges sin.
0:40:42 > 0:40:44I wanted to save them.
0:40:45 > 0:40:47Well, you failed.
0:40:53 > 0:40:54DOOR SLAMS
0:40:59 > 0:41:02Sid Carter? I'm taking you in.
0:41:02 > 0:41:03On what grounds?
0:41:03 > 0:41:06- Impersonating a priest. - That's not even a crime!
0:41:06 > 0:41:10Fraud, deception, breach of the peace, I'm sure I can think of more.
0:41:10 > 0:41:13- It was all my idea. - I'm only too aware of that.
0:41:13 > 0:41:14This is harassment!
0:41:14 > 0:41:16Don't worry, Sid, we'll soon have you out.
0:41:16 > 0:41:19I'm not getting in there, not with him.
0:41:19 > 0:41:22I don't suppose there's any chance of a lift?
0:41:26 > 0:41:28(No, thought not.)
0:41:35 > 0:41:41I've tendered my resignation with the bishop. Effective forthwith.
0:41:41 > 0:41:45Upcott needs a man with more vigour.
0:41:45 > 0:41:47They'll have their work cut out.
0:41:50 > 0:41:54Truth is I've been becoming rather forgetful.
0:41:54 > 0:42:00- Really?- They're sending an interim rector from Aberystwyth.
0:42:00 > 0:42:02Oh...
0:42:03 > 0:42:08- Where will you go?- The Christian Brothers said they'd take me in.
0:42:08 > 0:42:12I'll spend the rest of my days in quiet contemplation.
0:42:15 > 0:42:17Upcott won't be the same without you.
0:42:17 > 0:42:22And I won't be the same without Upcott. You will visit?
0:42:23 > 0:42:24Try and keep me away.
0:42:24 > 0:42:28I shall need butter, soap,
0:42:28 > 0:42:31fortuitous racing tips.
0:42:31 > 0:42:33Hm...
0:42:33 > 0:42:36If you open the bottle, we'll drink to the future.
0:42:47 > 0:42:48Four hours in a police cell.
0:42:48 > 0:42:51They have not heard the last of this.
0:42:51 > 0:42:52At least he didn't charge you.
0:42:52 > 0:42:54I cannot wait to get out of this cassock.
0:42:54 > 0:42:56I don't know how you ride a bike in these things.
0:42:56 > 0:42:59For the collection, Father.
0:42:59 > 0:43:02Most generous of you, madam. Go with God.
0:43:06 > 0:43:10Red Lion. She's buyin'. Things are looking up.
0:43:10 > 0:43:13- And there was I hoping for a Damascene conversion. - You'd be lucky!
0:43:13 > 0:43:17- That belongs to the church, Sidney! - I won't tell if you won't!
0:43:17 > 0:43:21- It's for leaky roofs and orphans! - SID LAUGHS
0:43:21 > 0:43:24- Sidney! That is ten shillings! - I know!