0:00:06 > 0:00:07OWL HOOTS
0:00:26 > 0:00:27Charlotte?
0:00:32 > 0:00:33WHITE NOISE
0:00:44 > 0:00:47Charlotte!
0:00:47 > 0:00:48Argh!
0:00:50 > 0:00:52WHITE NOISE INTENSIFIES
0:01:28 > 0:01:29BELL CHIMES
0:01:32 > 0:01:34- Ow! - Home. Now.
0:01:42 > 0:01:43Perhaps they've gone away.
0:01:43 > 0:01:46No. Ever since Joan passed away,
0:01:46 > 0:01:49William goes nowhere except church and work.
0:01:49 > 0:01:51- Something must be wrong. - He's probably ill.
0:01:53 > 0:01:55Well, maybe.
0:01:55 > 0:01:57Anyway, I'll call round and I could bring him some of that soup
0:01:57 > 0:01:59that's left over.
0:01:59 > 0:02:00VEHICLE APPROACHES
0:02:02 > 0:02:03What do you think?
0:02:03 > 0:02:05Yes, it suits you -
0:02:05 > 0:02:09unreliable, noisy, and good at getting people into trouble!
0:02:09 > 0:02:12Actually, it's not mine. It's a present.
0:02:12 > 0:02:14For Father Brown.
0:02:14 > 0:02:17What would Father Brown want with a deathtrap like that?
0:02:17 > 0:02:20Well, you said that your knees were hurting you.
0:02:20 > 0:02:23I thought you should trade your rusty old bicycle in.
0:02:23 > 0:02:26Bucephalus is NOT rusty!
0:02:26 > 0:02:30Well, wouldn't you like to keep up with the fast-paced, modern times?
0:02:30 > 0:02:34We can discuss this later. We have soup to deliver.
0:02:49 > 0:02:52Sorry. I'm not expecting visitors.
0:02:52 > 0:02:55William, I don't think you're very well.
0:02:56 > 0:02:58But I have just the thing,
0:02:58 > 0:03:00so I'll come in and heat it up for you, shall I?
0:03:00 > 0:03:05It's really not necessary. I overslept, that's all.
0:03:05 > 0:03:07Well, I'm not going anywhere
0:03:07 > 0:03:11until I know that you're being properly looked after.
0:03:11 > 0:03:13And where is that daughter of yours?
0:03:14 > 0:03:16I'm not sure.
0:03:16 > 0:03:18Well, when did you last see her?
0:03:22 > 0:03:23Last night.
0:03:25 > 0:03:27In the woods.
0:03:30 > 0:03:34There was a light... over the wheat field...
0:03:35 > 0:03:36A light?
0:03:36 > 0:03:39(I think someone's trying to take her away.)
0:03:47 > 0:03:48Aliens?!
0:03:48 > 0:03:50He did not say "aliens".
0:03:50 > 0:03:52That's a relief, cos I'd send Goodfellow to patrol
0:03:52 > 0:03:55the outer cosmos, but his rocket boots are at the cobblers.
0:03:55 > 0:03:58At least pretend to take this seriously!
0:03:58 > 0:04:02Mr Bayley's a solicitor. He is a respected member of the community.
0:04:02 > 0:04:06What would you have me do? Call Buck Rogers?
0:04:06 > 0:04:08The girl's only been missing since last night,
0:04:08 > 0:04:10and during that time I don't think we've had a report
0:04:10 > 0:04:12of a flying saucer!
0:04:13 > 0:04:14Help me!
0:04:14 > 0:04:17Miss Bayley? What's happened?
0:04:18 > 0:04:19It's trying to get out!
0:04:19 > 0:04:22What is?
0:04:22 > 0:04:24We need to call for an ambulance.
0:04:24 > 0:04:25Now, will you take this seriously?!
0:04:38 > 0:04:41Let's do a Galli Mainini test, please, nurse.
0:04:41 > 0:04:42Yes, doctor.
0:04:47 > 0:04:51We've sedated her. When she woke, she was very disorientated.
0:04:53 > 0:04:55Did she say what happened?
0:04:55 > 0:04:58Something about being held captive. She wasn't making much sense.
0:04:58 > 0:05:00It appears she's had a fall,
0:05:00 > 0:05:03but there's no sign of head injury or internal bleeding.
0:05:03 > 0:05:07Don't fret. I'll keep a very close eye on her.
0:05:07 > 0:05:10Get her through this, and I'll gladly waive my fee.
0:05:10 > 0:05:11That won't be necessary.
0:05:14 > 0:05:15"Fee"?
0:05:15 > 0:05:19Oh, Mr Bayley's helping me resolve a legal misunderstanding
0:05:19 > 0:05:22with a previous employer - all very tiresome.
0:05:22 > 0:05:23If you'll excuse me.
0:05:27 > 0:05:29I'm afraid you'll have to wait outside.
0:05:29 > 0:05:32Surely you can make an exception for her father.
0:05:32 > 0:05:35Sorry. Hospital rules.
0:05:35 > 0:05:38I'm not letting Charlotte out of my sight.
0:05:38 > 0:05:39I heard what happened. I wanted...
0:05:39 > 0:05:41- How dare you?! - I just...
0:05:41 > 0:05:42Get out!
0:05:47 > 0:05:49Excuse me!
0:05:49 > 0:05:51Please, wait.
0:05:53 > 0:05:55Are you a friend of the family?
0:05:55 > 0:05:57I'm their gardener.
0:05:57 > 0:05:59Well, used to be.
0:05:59 > 0:06:02Have you any idea how Charlotte got those injuries?
0:06:02 > 0:06:03You think I did this?
0:06:03 > 0:06:05No! No.
0:06:05 > 0:06:08Just make sure Charlotte's looked after, yeah?
0:06:08 > 0:06:10Yes.
0:06:12 > 0:06:14Don't suppose he could shed any light on all this?
0:06:14 > 0:06:17- No. - Pity.
0:06:17 > 0:06:19A fall would explain the external symptoms,
0:06:19 > 0:06:24but the abdominal cramps, disorientation, tachycardia...
0:06:24 > 0:06:27It's like she's ingested some kind of toxin.
0:06:27 > 0:06:28Can you treat her here?
0:06:28 > 0:06:30In theory.
0:06:30 > 0:06:32We're not the best-equipped hospital
0:06:32 > 0:06:35but I was an army surgeon. I've made do with less.
0:06:35 > 0:06:37The problem is not knowing what she's taken.
0:06:37 > 0:06:40And you think she's pregnant?
0:06:40 > 0:06:42The Galli Mainini test.
0:06:43 > 0:06:47Abdominal issues, woman her age, makes sense to check.
0:06:47 > 0:06:48The results will be with us in a few hours.
0:06:48 > 0:06:51Until then, we watch and wait.
0:06:51 > 0:06:53And pray.
0:06:53 > 0:06:58Indeed. Poor girl. She doesn't deserve this.
0:06:58 > 0:07:02Do you know Charlotte, erm, through Mr Bayley?
0:07:02 > 0:07:05No, no. Actually, I treated her mother, Joan.
0:07:06 > 0:07:10Charlotte used to come every day. She would comfort her, read to her.
0:07:10 > 0:07:13She's got a good heart. I just hope it's a strong one.
0:07:13 > 0:07:16I'll do everything I can to discover what happened.
0:07:16 > 0:07:18If you do, let me know straight away.
0:07:18 > 0:07:20Time is of the essence.
0:07:20 > 0:07:25Yes. Fear not - my winged chariot awaits.
0:07:35 > 0:07:36Now you just start her up.
0:07:37 > 0:07:40I can't believe you're even considering it!
0:07:40 > 0:07:43Here's your book. And now, thanks to you,
0:07:43 > 0:07:47the librarian thinks I'm a homicidal horticulturalist!
0:07:47 > 0:07:50Well, at least they'll never dare charge you overdue fees.
0:07:50 > 0:07:53Did you find out anything about the gardener?
0:07:53 > 0:07:54Yes. His name's Sean Crimp.
0:07:54 > 0:07:57The neighbours heard them arguing a few days ago,
0:07:57 > 0:08:00and Mr Crimp was told to leave the property and never to return.
0:08:00 > 0:08:03Do you know what the argument was about?
0:08:03 > 0:08:06The young rogue was probably trying to lead Charlotte astray,
0:08:06 > 0:08:08and William found out.
0:08:08 > 0:08:11Well, maybe this was his revenge.
0:08:12 > 0:08:14Why take it out on Charlotte?
0:08:17 > 0:08:21I think we need to hear Mr Crimp's side of the story.
0:08:21 > 0:08:24I'm sorry, I promised William I'd go straight back to the hospital.
0:08:24 > 0:08:26Well, I'll go with you, Father.
0:08:26 > 0:08:28You did say "young rogue", didn't you?
0:08:30 > 0:08:32CHATTER
0:08:33 > 0:08:36He is head-over-heels in love with Charlotte.
0:08:36 > 0:08:37Is he?
0:08:37 > 0:08:40Well, he didn't even offer to buy me a drink.
0:08:41 > 0:08:44His eyes lit up when I mentioned her.
0:08:44 > 0:08:47After that, I could barely get a word out of him.
0:08:47 > 0:08:51Maybe he kidnapped Charlotte, and then she escaped.
0:08:51 > 0:08:53Why poison her?
0:08:55 > 0:08:58And why didn't William Bayley call the police?
0:08:58 > 0:08:59So, what now?
0:09:00 > 0:09:03I think we need to examine his garden.
0:09:16 > 0:09:18Anything?
0:09:18 > 0:09:21Erm, nothing that fits Charlotte's symptoms.
0:09:21 > 0:09:24Well, what's to say it's a plant?
0:09:24 > 0:09:27You can find all manner of things in people's bathroom cabinets.
0:09:32 > 0:09:34Father?
0:09:34 > 0:09:35What is it?
0:09:39 > 0:09:40I need to go to the hospital.
0:09:46 > 0:09:47Ergot is a fungus,
0:09:47 > 0:09:50and its effects might explain the uterine contractions.
0:09:50 > 0:09:53You think she was trying to abort an unwanted pregnancy?
0:09:53 > 0:09:57Well, it's possible. The fungus grows on wheat,
0:09:57 > 0:09:59and the last time she was seen,
0:09:59 > 0:10:01she was heading towards the field by her house.
0:10:03 > 0:10:06Ergot's used for treating migraines.
0:10:06 > 0:10:08Charlotte's mother suffered from them.
0:10:08 > 0:10:13Perhaps she found some around the house and took it by mistake.
0:10:13 > 0:10:17Either way, let's keep this to ourselves until we've spoken to her.
0:10:19 > 0:10:20Doctor...
0:10:23 > 0:10:25..will she survive?
0:10:25 > 0:10:26Yes.
0:10:26 > 0:10:30We'll flush out her system, give her some calcium chloride.
0:10:30 > 0:10:33Her heart rate's already stabilising.
0:10:33 > 0:10:36I've been trying to persuade William to go home and get some rest.
0:10:36 > 0:10:40- I'd prefer to stay.- I'll telephone you the moment she wakes.
0:10:40 > 0:10:41She couldn't be in better hands.
0:10:41 > 0:10:45Dr Ashley's a war hero - saved more men than penicillin!
0:10:45 > 0:10:47Nurse, what have I said?
0:10:48 > 0:10:50Prone to exaggeration.
0:10:50 > 0:10:53I'll prepare Charlotte's treatment.
0:10:53 > 0:10:56He's won medals for it and everything.
0:10:56 > 0:10:58Speaking of the doctor, here.
0:10:58 > 0:11:03I asked him to prescribe you this. It'll help you sleep.
0:11:03 > 0:11:05As you're so keen to get rid of me...
0:11:07 > 0:11:08The moment she wakes.
0:11:18 > 0:11:19She's all I have left.
0:11:25 > 0:11:26Alisha.
0:11:26 > 0:11:27What're you doing here?
0:11:27 > 0:11:30Can I have sixpence? They're showing Monsters From Mars
0:11:30 > 0:11:32at the village hall.
0:11:32 > 0:11:34We can't afford to throw money away on silly films. Now go home!
0:11:34 > 0:11:36Just a minute, young man.
0:11:36 > 0:11:41I think I might just have a sixpence in here...
0:11:41 > 0:11:43Thank you!
0:11:43 > 0:11:45You didn't need to do that.
0:11:45 > 0:11:47Oh, it was entirely my pleasure.
0:11:47 > 0:11:49Is that your brother?
0:11:49 > 0:11:52Yes. It's just the two of us since mother passed away.
0:11:52 > 0:11:53Not easy on my wages.
0:11:54 > 0:11:57We're always here to help if you need it.
0:11:57 > 0:11:59Well, in that case, would you mind going along
0:11:59 > 0:12:03and keeping an eye on Nikhil? In case he gets scared.
0:12:03 > 0:12:05I'd go, but I'm on the late shift.
0:12:05 > 0:12:07- I was thinking more... - We'd be glad to!
0:12:09 > 0:12:11DRAMATIC MUSIC
0:12:14 > 0:12:17HEAVY BREATHING
0:12:30 > 0:12:31HE SCREAMS
0:12:47 > 0:12:49HE PANTS
0:12:55 > 0:12:56OWL HOOTS
0:12:58 > 0:13:01EERIE ROARING
0:13:01 > 0:13:02Who's there?
0:13:06 > 0:13:08WHISPERING
0:13:08 > 0:13:09Who is it?
0:13:10 > 0:13:11Answer me!
0:13:19 > 0:13:20Go away...
0:13:21 > 0:13:23Leave me alone!
0:13:23 > 0:13:25SCREECHING
0:13:30 > 0:13:32Police...
0:13:34 > 0:13:36It's aliens!
0:13:36 > 0:13:38KNOCK AT DOOR
0:13:40 > 0:13:41Perhaps he overslept again.
0:13:43 > 0:13:45He was exhausted yesterday.
0:13:55 > 0:13:56Holy Mother...
0:14:00 > 0:14:03Door was locked from the inside, windows bolted.
0:14:03 > 0:14:05No other way into the room.
0:14:05 > 0:14:07Looks like natural causes.
0:14:07 > 0:14:08Heart attack, probably.
0:14:08 > 0:14:10Report from the station, sir.
0:14:10 > 0:14:14A telephone operator reported a 999 call from here last night.
0:14:14 > 0:14:16"The gentleman said something about aliens coming for him,
0:14:16 > 0:14:19"then the line went dead."
0:14:19 > 0:14:21- "Aliens?" - That's what she said, sir.
0:14:24 > 0:14:27Did you notice the dilated pupils?
0:14:30 > 0:14:32He's right, sir.
0:14:32 > 0:14:33Looks like the man's died of fright!
0:14:33 > 0:14:36What're you still doing here, Padre?
0:14:36 > 0:14:40Er, we thought you might want us to give a statement.
0:14:40 > 0:14:41I don't.
0:14:41 > 0:14:46Inspector, may I be the one to inform Mr Bayley's daughter?
0:14:46 > 0:14:49I am a friend of the family.
0:14:49 > 0:14:53Be my guest, so long as you take this nosy parker with you!
0:14:53 > 0:14:55Yes. With pleasure.
0:15:00 > 0:15:02Beware the Devil's Trumpet.
0:15:02 > 0:15:05What does that mean? Get out!
0:15:09 > 0:15:10As soon as you're feeling better,
0:15:10 > 0:15:13we can discuss the funeral arrangements.
0:15:14 > 0:15:16Thank you.
0:15:18 > 0:15:20I can't even think straight right now.
0:15:20 > 0:15:24That's hardly surprising. And there is no rush.
0:15:25 > 0:15:28Charlotte, what happened to you?
0:15:30 > 0:15:32How did you get your injuries?
0:15:34 > 0:15:36I...
0:15:38 > 0:15:40I can't remember.
0:15:41 > 0:15:42Miss Bayley needs rest.
0:15:45 > 0:15:47Yes. I'll come back and see you later.
0:15:49 > 0:15:52Father, a word? In private.
0:15:53 > 0:15:55Yes. Of course.
0:15:58 > 0:16:01I shouldn't be telling you this.
0:16:02 > 0:16:04The pregnancy test was positive.
0:16:06 > 0:16:10If she took ergot in an attempt to abort the pregnancy,
0:16:10 > 0:16:12it's a criminal offence and I should report her.
0:16:14 > 0:16:15However...
0:16:17 > 0:16:19..there's no sign of a miscarriage,
0:16:19 > 0:16:22and I'm not willing to cause further distress to a scared, young woman
0:16:22 > 0:16:25who's already lost her father.
0:16:25 > 0:16:27Are you?
0:16:27 > 0:16:28No.
0:16:30 > 0:16:34Perhaps a vow of silence is in order.
0:16:35 > 0:16:38If we don't ask, she won't tell.
0:16:48 > 0:16:50We're done here.
0:16:56 > 0:16:58"Beware the Devil's Trumpet"!
0:16:59 > 0:17:01Have you lost your marbles, Sergeant?
0:17:01 > 0:17:06That plant, sir. Devil's Trumpet is a nickname for thorn apple.
0:17:06 > 0:17:09Poisonous. Sends you mad, apparently.
0:17:10 > 0:17:13You've got hidden depth, Sergeant.
0:17:13 > 0:17:16Mad enough to believe you're being attacked by aliens.
0:17:18 > 0:17:20Maybe not "natural causes", then, sir?
0:17:29 > 0:17:32Will you be OK if I go on my break?
0:17:32 > 0:17:34I'll pop by as soon as I'm back.
0:17:46 > 0:17:49I forgot to ask - is there anyone you would like me to contact?
0:17:52 > 0:17:53Mr Crimp, for example.
0:17:55 > 0:17:58He came to see you the other day. He seemed very concerned.
0:18:00 > 0:18:02You must think I'm very wicked.
0:18:02 > 0:18:04For falling in love?
0:18:04 > 0:18:06Sean's probably still angry at me.
0:18:08 > 0:18:10We were supposed to elope.
0:18:12 > 0:18:13I changed my mind.
0:18:15 > 0:18:17The baby?
0:18:17 > 0:18:20Oh, don't blame Dr Ashley.
0:18:20 > 0:18:23I made my own deduction.
0:18:23 > 0:18:25Sean doesn't even know I'm pregnant.
0:18:25 > 0:18:30The argument between your father and Mr Crimp - was that about you?
0:18:30 > 0:18:33Father caught us kissing.
0:18:35 > 0:18:37He fired Sean on the spot.
0:18:37 > 0:18:40The police think your father died of a heart attack
0:18:40 > 0:18:42but I think he was poisoned.
0:18:44 > 0:18:45Poisoned?
0:18:45 > 0:18:48Yes. His pupils were very dilated.
0:18:48 > 0:18:53There is a plant in your garden - a thorn apple -
0:18:53 > 0:18:56which contains atropine, and...
0:18:59 > 0:19:02Well, the symptoms fit.
0:19:08 > 0:19:10- Could Sean have...? - No!
0:19:12 > 0:19:14No. It must have been someone else.
0:19:31 > 0:19:34Not in the mood for company, Father.
0:19:34 > 0:19:35Not even Charlotte's?
0:19:36 > 0:19:38She's awake?
0:19:38 > 0:19:41And asking after you, but she's afraid you might be angry with her.
0:19:43 > 0:19:44Me, angry with HER?
0:19:46 > 0:19:49I thought she didn't want anything more to do with me.
0:19:49 > 0:19:52Let's get you some coffee and we'll go and see her.
0:19:55 > 0:19:57Sean Crimp, I'm arresting you
0:19:57 > 0:19:59on suspicion of the murder of William Bayley.
0:19:59 > 0:20:01You're not obliged to say anything,
0:20:01 > 0:20:03but whatever you say may be taken down and given in evidence.
0:20:03 > 0:20:07Murder?! I haven't done anything!
0:20:07 > 0:20:08Right, son, up you get.
0:20:08 > 0:20:11- Tell Charlotte it's not true! - Come on, this way.
0:20:15 > 0:20:18The thorn apple. Grow it yourself, did you?
0:20:18 > 0:20:23- No.- Neighbours heard you and Mr Bayley arguing. What about?
0:20:23 > 0:20:27- No comment. - He fires you. You want revenge.
0:20:27 > 0:20:28- You poison him. - No!
0:20:28 > 0:20:31So you didn't go anywhere near the Bayleys' house?
0:20:31 > 0:20:34Cos we've got witnesses who saw you leave the village hall
0:20:34 > 0:20:36not long before Mr Bayley's death.
0:20:36 > 0:20:40We also found a footprint in the flowerbed outside his study -
0:20:40 > 0:20:42matches your shoe size!
0:20:42 > 0:20:44My footprints are probably all over the garden!
0:20:44 > 0:20:47But he fired you days ago.
0:20:47 > 0:20:49This one... was fresh.
0:20:52 > 0:20:53HE SIGHS
0:20:56 > 0:20:58All right. I went there.
0:20:58 > 0:21:00Why?
0:21:00 > 0:21:01HE SIGHS
0:21:01 > 0:21:04To convince him to let me and Charlotte marry.
0:21:04 > 0:21:07And I'm guessing he said no.
0:21:07 > 0:21:09I never got the chance.
0:21:10 > 0:21:12Mr Bayley wouldn't open the door.
0:21:12 > 0:21:15KNOCK AT DOOR
0:21:15 > 0:21:16Who's there?!
0:21:16 > 0:21:21'He started yelling, like I was this wild beast.'
0:21:22 > 0:21:24Who is it?!
0:21:24 > 0:21:25Answer me!
0:21:28 > 0:21:30I gave up and I went home.
0:21:30 > 0:21:33Admit it - you poisoned him!
0:21:33 > 0:21:34KNOCK AT DOOR
0:21:34 > 0:21:35Not now!
0:21:35 > 0:21:38With respect, sir, you really need to see this.
0:21:43 > 0:21:45HE SIGHS
0:21:45 > 0:21:46Just up here, sir.
0:21:48 > 0:21:50- Don't you ever give up? - Erm...
0:21:51 > 0:21:54Hoping to have a chat with you about Sean Crimp.
0:21:54 > 0:21:56I was afraid you'd say that.
0:21:56 > 0:21:58Charlotte Bayley wants to know if you're going to charge him.
0:21:58 > 0:22:00So it's true, those two are an item?
0:22:00 > 0:22:02Yes, well, if it was, erm,
0:22:02 > 0:22:06Sean would hardly choose a murder weapon from the garden.
0:22:06 > 0:22:09That would make him the most likely suspect.
0:22:09 > 0:22:12You're suggesting someone PLANTED the evidence?
0:22:12 > 0:22:13Good one, Inspector.
0:22:13 > 0:22:16You give the average criminal too much credit, Padre.
0:22:16 > 0:22:19In my experience, they're mostly half-wits.
0:22:19 > 0:22:22Right, here we are, sir.
0:22:24 > 0:22:26What am I looking at?
0:22:26 > 0:22:27Right there, sir.
0:22:28 > 0:22:30Flaming Nora.
0:22:38 > 0:22:40It's very kind of you.
0:22:40 > 0:22:42I've been tinkering with my dumplings,
0:22:42 > 0:22:45and I would very much value your opinion...
0:22:45 > 0:22:49- I see you've eaten already... Hello again.- Hello.
0:22:49 > 0:22:50Well, this will keep.
0:22:50 > 0:22:53Cooking helps take my mind off things.
0:22:53 > 0:22:55It's so horrible what happened to Charlotte.
0:22:55 > 0:22:57I didn't know you knew her.
0:22:57 > 0:22:58We're old friends.
0:22:58 > 0:23:01My mother worked as a cleaner for Mr Bayley.
0:23:01 > 0:23:03Sometimes I'd tag along.
0:23:03 > 0:23:04But then mother got sick,
0:23:04 > 0:23:08and Mr Bayley dismissed her without a second thought.
0:23:11 > 0:23:14Oh, thank you.
0:23:17 > 0:23:20Did you hear about the symbol in the field?
0:23:20 > 0:23:23- What symbol? - Burnt into the ground,
0:23:23 > 0:23:25but no-one seems to know what it means.
0:23:25 > 0:23:28I bet it was the aliens! What does it look like?
0:23:28 > 0:23:32Nikhil, aliens don't exist anywhere but in your foolish imagination.
0:23:32 > 0:23:34- But...- If you've finished, go do your homework.
0:23:34 > 0:23:36HE SIGHS
0:23:37 > 0:23:40Sorry. He's a good boy, but...
0:23:40 > 0:23:43Nikhil believes there's alien technology out there,
0:23:43 > 0:23:47which could help bring our mother back.
0:23:47 > 0:23:49Oh. And your father?
0:23:52 > 0:23:54He returned to India a few years ago.
0:23:57 > 0:23:59If it ever gets too much for you,
0:23:59 > 0:24:03you know there's always a warm welcome for you both at St Mary's.
0:24:03 > 0:24:05We're not Catholic, I'm afraid.
0:24:05 > 0:24:08That doesn't mean you can't join me for a cup of tea
0:24:08 > 0:24:10or a slice of cake, now, does it?
0:24:26 > 0:24:27They'll see.
0:24:29 > 0:24:31- Good morning. - Morning.
0:24:44 > 0:24:46More sightings of the symbol, sir.
0:24:46 > 0:24:49Mrs Bagshot says someone's even painted it on her outhouse.
0:24:49 > 0:24:52Then find out who's doing it and lock them up!
0:24:52 > 0:24:54- I'm off. - Yeah.
0:24:56 > 0:24:58The thing is, sir, people are getting nervous.
0:24:58 > 0:25:02You know, they're saying it's from outer space.
0:25:02 > 0:25:03I thought, seeing as it's a celestial matter,
0:25:03 > 0:25:06we should speak to Father Brown, and maybe...
0:25:06 > 0:25:08Catch the vandal!
0:25:08 > 0:25:11And don't mention aliens again, unless you personally see
0:25:11 > 0:25:14little green men walking along Kembleford High Street!
0:25:15 > 0:25:17Yes, sir.
0:25:21 > 0:25:24FIREWORKS
0:25:38 > 0:25:39Alisha! Come look!
0:25:48 > 0:25:53Yes, all right. If you could just please speak one at a time!
0:25:53 > 0:25:55Please!
0:25:56 > 0:25:58Your attention, please!
0:26:00 > 0:26:04I can assure you there is nothing to worry about.
0:26:06 > 0:26:10But, to allay your concerns, I will dispatch all the men
0:26:10 > 0:26:16at my disposal to investigate the flying...thingamajig.
0:26:16 > 0:26:22In the meantime, for your own safety, please return home.
0:26:24 > 0:26:27- Immediately! - Come along, ladies and gentlemen.
0:26:33 > 0:26:36Stay here. And keep calm.
0:26:38 > 0:26:42And if I'm not back by midnight, call the army!
0:26:46 > 0:26:49Well...
0:26:49 > 0:26:52whatever it is, it's gone.
0:26:54 > 0:26:57Oh... I'm really sorry I woke you, Father.
0:26:57 > 0:27:00I only wanted to make sure that you were all right.
0:27:00 > 0:27:02That's very kind of you. DOOR OPENS
0:27:02 > 0:27:05Only me! Saw your light on.
0:27:06 > 0:27:08Oh, I hope I'm not interrupting anything.
0:27:10 > 0:27:12I beg your pardon?!
0:27:12 > 0:27:15I just wanted to make sure you were OK, Father.
0:27:15 > 0:27:17Cos you don't think it really was a...?
0:27:19 > 0:27:22Do you?
0:27:22 > 0:27:23Of course not!
0:27:23 > 0:27:26The whole thing was probably just a silly hoax.
0:27:26 > 0:27:30Yes, or maybe it was some sort of rare weather phenomenon.
0:27:30 > 0:27:31KNOCK AT DOOR
0:27:37 > 0:27:40Inspector. Cocoa?
0:27:40 > 0:27:43No, thank you. Here on business.
0:27:43 > 0:27:47We've found no sign of the spaceship, or whatever it was,
0:27:47 > 0:27:48and I wondered if...
0:27:50 > 0:27:54- Well... - So now you want Father Brown's help?
0:27:55 > 0:27:59I'll happily listen to any hypotheses that you have to offer.
0:27:59 > 0:28:03After all, visitations from the heavens are your department.
0:28:03 > 0:28:06Oh, I'm certain it wasn't "from the heavens".
0:28:06 > 0:28:07What was it, then?
0:28:07 > 0:28:10Cos I've had every copper for miles out looking for it.
0:28:11 > 0:28:13A distraction.
0:28:16 > 0:28:18Typical.
0:28:18 > 0:28:19Sergeant! Wake up!
0:28:21 > 0:28:22Goodfellow!
0:28:24 > 0:28:25Goodfellow?
0:28:32 > 0:28:35You! I should write you up! Asleep on the job!
0:28:35 > 0:28:37- Keys! - What?
0:28:37 > 0:28:39Where's my keys?
0:29:02 > 0:29:03SHE CLEARS THROAT
0:29:06 > 0:29:08I went to see it. I recognised it straight away.
0:29:11 > 0:29:12It's a warning.
0:29:14 > 0:29:17- Who from? - The Intergalactic Alliance.
0:29:17 > 0:29:21Different planets working together to protect the galaxy.
0:29:21 > 0:29:23It means there's going to be an invasion!
0:29:23 > 0:29:26What, the Intergalactic Alliance are about to invade?
0:29:26 > 0:29:28No, the Droxidians are.
0:29:28 > 0:29:30I am completely lost.
0:29:30 > 0:29:32The Droxidians are crossing the galaxy
0:29:32 > 0:29:36destroying everything in their path. In this story,
0:29:36 > 0:29:41the humans find the symbol and arm themselves, ready to defend Earth.
0:29:41 > 0:29:42We need to do the same!
0:29:42 > 0:29:44That's why I wanted everyone to see it.
0:29:44 > 0:29:46Why didn't you tell the police?
0:29:46 > 0:29:50I tried. Inspector Mallory called me a "guttersnipe".
0:29:52 > 0:29:54I hesitate to ask this, but do we win,
0:29:54 > 0:29:56in the story?
0:29:56 > 0:29:57I don't know.
0:29:57 > 0:29:58What do you mean, you don't know?!
0:29:58 > 0:30:02My sister confiscated the latest edition before I could finish it.
0:30:04 > 0:30:06I think we know what we saw in the sky last night.
0:30:09 > 0:30:10Nikhil? You up there?
0:30:14 > 0:30:15Something wrong?
0:30:17 > 0:30:21I'm presuming Charlotte asked you for your help.
0:30:23 > 0:30:25- Excuse me? - To get Sean out of jail.
0:30:26 > 0:30:30You needed everybody to be looking in the opposite direction,
0:30:30 > 0:30:33and you certainly got OUR attention.
0:30:33 > 0:30:36You knew that rumours of alien activity
0:30:36 > 0:30:38were spreading around Kembleford.
0:30:38 > 0:30:41So, using the instructions from Nikhil's comic book,
0:30:41 > 0:30:44you created your very own spaceship.
0:30:44 > 0:30:47A few fireworks to make sure everyone noticed, and you had
0:30:47 > 0:30:51the panic and disorder you needed to sneak Sean out of the cell.
0:30:52 > 0:30:55All that stood in your way was poor Sergeant Goodfellow.
0:30:55 > 0:30:57You are mistaken, Father.
0:30:57 > 0:31:00Perhaps we should call Inspector Mallory.
0:31:00 > 0:31:03Breaking a suspect out of custody, causing mass panic!
0:31:03 > 0:31:06Wait! All I did was make the lantern.
0:31:06 > 0:31:08It was Charlotte who broke Sean out.
0:31:10 > 0:31:11Can I help you, Miss?
0:31:13 > 0:31:15Oh, let me help you with that.
0:31:20 > 0:31:24Did you...? Did you...?
0:31:24 > 0:31:27But Charlotte wouldn't have been able to leave the ward
0:31:27 > 0:31:28without your help.
0:31:30 > 0:31:35And I have no doubt you supplied the sedative stolen from the hospital...
0:31:35 > 0:31:36Sorry!
0:31:36 > 0:31:40..and as a nurse, you must have known how dangerous that was.
0:31:40 > 0:31:42'She begged me to help her.'
0:31:42 > 0:31:45She was terrified Sean would hang for killing her father.
0:31:45 > 0:31:48Did Charlotte say where Sean had gone?
0:31:48 > 0:31:49No.
0:31:49 > 0:31:52Just that he was going to lie low until things calmed down,
0:31:52 > 0:31:54then she'd join him.
0:31:54 > 0:31:56We need to talk to Charlotte.
0:31:56 > 0:31:59Sean needs to give himself up before things get any worse.
0:31:59 > 0:32:04Well, if we're in a rush, I know an excellent means of transportation.
0:32:04 > 0:32:05You take the scooter.
0:32:05 > 0:32:07My bike's just outside.
0:32:08 > 0:32:10And what about me?
0:32:13 > 0:32:17No! No, no, no! Absolutely not!
0:32:22 > 0:32:27See? I told you it'd be over in a flash.
0:32:27 > 0:32:29That has been the longest journey of my life.
0:32:30 > 0:32:31Is Charlotte with you?
0:32:31 > 0:32:33Isn't she here?
0:32:33 > 0:32:35Apparently she's discharged herself!
0:32:35 > 0:32:37She really should be under observation.
0:32:37 > 0:32:40Well, don't worry. We'll find her
0:32:45 > 0:32:48What on earth do you think you're doing?
0:32:48 > 0:32:53Ask around. See if anyone knows where she's gone.
0:33:01 > 0:33:02He'll kill himself.
0:33:11 > 0:33:12It's time to embrace the future.
0:33:17 > 0:33:18Oh!
0:33:22 > 0:33:23Oh, I can't look!
0:33:28 > 0:33:30Ah!
0:33:41 > 0:33:44I thought you I'd find you here.
0:33:44 > 0:33:47Please, let us go before the police find us.
0:33:47 > 0:33:50Oh, the police will catch up with you eventually. Stay.
0:33:53 > 0:33:56And let me prove you did not kill Mr Bayley.
0:33:56 > 0:33:58- How? - By telling the truth.
0:34:00 > 0:34:02The night your father died -
0:34:02 > 0:34:05was that the night you were planning to go away together?
0:34:05 > 0:34:08Yes. I slipped some of my mother's sleeping medicine into
0:34:08 > 0:34:14father's night-cap, waited until he'd gone to bed, and then left.
0:34:14 > 0:34:15Sean!
0:34:19 > 0:34:20Charlotte!
0:34:20 > 0:34:22He must've followed me.
0:34:22 > 0:34:24We've got to go.
0:34:24 > 0:34:25I can't leave him.
0:34:25 > 0:34:28Please, let's just go.
0:34:28 > 0:34:30Go back to your place - I'll come as soon as I can get away.
0:34:30 > 0:34:32- Forget about him! - He's my father!
0:34:38 > 0:34:39Your injuries.
0:34:42 > 0:34:44Was that your father?
0:34:46 > 0:34:47It was the medicine.
0:34:49 > 0:34:51He didn't know what he was doing!
0:34:51 > 0:34:52Don't defend him.
0:34:54 > 0:34:56I took Father home.
0:34:56 > 0:34:58He was ranting and raving, and...
0:34:59 > 0:35:01..when I said I loved Sean...
0:35:03 > 0:35:04..he started hitting me.
0:35:07 > 0:35:10He wouldn't stop, so I told him about my baby.
0:35:10 > 0:35:12Then what did he do?
0:35:13 > 0:35:19He went really quiet, and then said he'd make me something to eat.
0:35:19 > 0:35:21When he walked into my room with a sandwich,
0:35:21 > 0:35:25I thought everything was going to be all right...
0:35:25 > 0:35:30but when he left, he locked the door behind him.
0:35:31 > 0:35:35I knocked and shouted for him to let me out, but he wouldn't come.
0:35:36 > 0:35:41Eventually, I just gave up and fell asleep.
0:35:41 > 0:35:46So, when Mrs McCarthy and I came the following morning...
0:35:49 > 0:35:51..you were still upstairs?
0:35:51 > 0:35:57I had this pain in my stomach. I was scared I was losing the baby.
0:35:58 > 0:36:00I knew I had to get help.
0:36:02 > 0:36:07I couldn't open the door, so I climbed out of the window.
0:36:07 > 0:36:08That's when I fell.
0:36:08 > 0:36:10I think he fed you ergot.
0:36:11 > 0:36:13He poisoned her?
0:36:13 > 0:36:16Well, I don't think he wanted to poison CHARLOTTE.
0:36:19 > 0:36:20It was the baby.
0:36:23 > 0:36:26Who else had access to the thorn-apple?
0:36:26 > 0:36:31I mean, anyone could've got in, but not many would recognise it,
0:36:31 > 0:36:34let alone know what atropine could do to someone.
0:36:34 > 0:36:38There were always clients coming and going,
0:36:38 > 0:36:41though I don't recall any plant experts.
0:36:42 > 0:36:45Maybe it was another sort of expert.
0:36:45 > 0:36:47Where did your father keep his files?
0:36:57 > 0:37:01- Have you found her? - Yes. And she filled in some blanks.
0:37:02 > 0:37:05Why did you burn the symbol into the field?
0:37:05 > 0:37:07I told you. To protect Charlotte.
0:37:07 > 0:37:10But you could only have done that on your break,
0:37:10 > 0:37:13and Sean Crimp hadn't been arrested yet.
0:37:13 > 0:37:15I...
0:37:15 > 0:37:17You must be mistaken.
0:37:17 > 0:37:21I think you wanted the police to chase aliens,
0:37:21 > 0:37:22and not the real culprit.
0:37:25 > 0:37:26I'm so sorry!
0:37:27 > 0:37:28What for?
0:37:28 > 0:37:31Please don't tell anyone. If I'm arrested, who'll look after Nikhil?
0:37:31 > 0:37:33Arrested? What are you talking about?
0:37:33 > 0:37:37Mr Bayley's prescription. I must've got the proportions wrong.
0:37:37 > 0:37:40Father Brown said it was atropine that killed him.
0:37:40 > 0:37:42I remember that was one of the ingredients.
0:37:42 > 0:37:45No, no. Don't be ridiculous. Why would I have prescribed atropine?
0:37:45 > 0:37:47It's used for eye examinations.
0:37:47 > 0:37:49You must have misread my handwriting.
0:37:49 > 0:37:51Oh, I doubt it.
0:37:51 > 0:37:52How else do you explain it?
0:37:52 > 0:37:57I think Alicia gave Mr Bayley exactly what the doctor ordered.
0:37:57 > 0:38:01Are you suggesting I deliberately poisoned my patient? Why?
0:38:02 > 0:38:05Because he'd found out your secret.
0:38:08 > 0:38:12Your demobilisation certificate, dated last month.
0:38:13 > 0:38:16- Where did you...? - Dr Ashley left the army years ago!
0:38:16 > 0:38:18Yes.
0:38:18 > 0:38:19But without permission.
0:38:22 > 0:38:25Did you ever wonder why such a talented doctor ended up
0:38:25 > 0:38:29in a cottage hospital in the middle of nowhere?
0:38:29 > 0:38:30Because...
0:38:33 > 0:38:38Were you really prepared to let her think that she'd killed a man?
0:38:41 > 0:38:42The truth is...
0:38:45 > 0:38:46..I deserted.
0:38:49 > 0:38:52You told me you'd won medals!
0:38:52 > 0:38:53I did.
0:38:55 > 0:38:57Every man has his breaking point.
0:38:59 > 0:39:01Mine was June 13th, 1944.
0:39:01 > 0:39:03I won't bore you with the details.
0:39:05 > 0:39:09So...what? You've been hiding here ever since?
0:39:09 > 0:39:10Thanks to Mr Churchill...
0:39:12 > 0:39:15..all deserters finally have an amnesty,
0:39:15 > 0:39:19and so you employed Mr Bayley to prepare the papers.
0:39:19 > 0:39:22You killed Mr Bayley to stop him telling people you're a deserter?!
0:39:22 > 0:39:24I...
0:39:24 > 0:39:28I killed him to stop him hurting Charlotte.
0:39:28 > 0:39:29I don't understand.
0:39:29 > 0:39:31He was a vile bully.
0:39:31 > 0:39:35Bayley didn't know if the ergot had worked, so he tried to blackmail me
0:39:35 > 0:39:36into performing an abortion,
0:39:36 > 0:39:40threatening to tell the Board of Governors, my patients, everyone,
0:39:40 > 0:39:41about my past if I refused.
0:39:42 > 0:39:48So when Alisha asked you to prepare something to help him sleep,
0:39:48 > 0:39:51you took your chance to silence him.
0:39:51 > 0:39:54He had already put Charlotte through agony, and whether I agreed
0:39:54 > 0:39:58to the abortion or not, he was determined to kill her unborn child!
0:39:58 > 0:40:00Can't you see he deserved it?
0:40:00 > 0:40:02Judgment is God's alone.
0:40:02 > 0:40:04God?!
0:40:04 > 0:40:08Where was He while I was sawing off men's limbs in Normandy?
0:40:10 > 0:40:14- I suppose you'll tell the police. - Well...
0:40:14 > 0:40:16I rather hoped YOU would.
0:40:16 > 0:40:17And hang? No, thank you.
0:40:17 > 0:40:20Well, given the extenuating circumstances,
0:40:20 > 0:40:23it would be a custodial sentence.
0:40:23 > 0:40:26Still, I'd prefer to leave.
0:40:27 > 0:40:29I've made a new life before. I can do it again.
0:40:31 > 0:40:32And Sean Crimp...
0:40:34 > 0:40:36..who may be punished for your crimes.
0:40:36 > 0:40:40I'm sure you can convince a jury of his innocence.
0:40:40 > 0:40:42I'd rather you would.
0:40:42 > 0:40:45I'm a coward, Father. Thought you knew already.
0:40:46 > 0:40:47I don't think that.
0:40:50 > 0:40:51Stay.
0:40:54 > 0:40:56Do the right thing.
0:41:01 > 0:41:03I'm sorry I'm not the man you thought I was.
0:41:14 > 0:41:19Are you prepared to go back to hiding in the shadows,
0:41:19 > 0:41:21living in fear and guilt?
0:41:21 > 0:41:22The deserter's lot, Father.
0:41:29 > 0:41:31What was Dr Ashley doing on your scooter?
0:41:34 > 0:41:36Going on the run.
0:41:36 > 0:41:38Oh. Well, I could always buy you another one.
0:41:51 > 0:41:52Well?
0:41:52 > 0:41:55Inspector Mallory has decided not to press charges
0:41:55 > 0:41:58about your unlawful escape from custody.
0:41:58 > 0:42:01Or assaulting a police officer.
0:42:01 > 0:42:03How did you manage that?
0:42:03 > 0:42:07Well, Alisha bore witness to Dr Ashley's confession,
0:42:07 > 0:42:12so Inspector Mallory, knowing the real culprit was still at large,
0:42:12 > 0:42:15is happy to brush everything under the carpet.
0:42:15 > 0:42:17Do you think they'll find the doctor?
0:42:17 > 0:42:20Dr Ashley managed to stay under the radar for the best part
0:42:20 > 0:42:23of a decade, so I wouldn't be too optimistic.
0:42:23 > 0:42:25So he'll just get away with it, then?
0:42:25 > 0:42:27Well, I wouldn't say that.
0:42:29 > 0:42:31Constantly looking over his shoulder,
0:42:31 > 0:42:33fearful of every knock on the door.
0:42:37 > 0:42:41Running away was his crime AND his punishment.
0:42:42 > 0:42:45Thank you, Father.
0:42:45 > 0:42:46For everything.
0:42:47 > 0:42:54I was wondering if we could ask you just one last favour.
0:42:58 > 0:43:00It would be a pleasure.
0:43:00 > 0:43:01But wedding plans will have to wait.
0:43:01 > 0:43:04What you need is a good long rest,
0:43:04 > 0:43:07and I'll come by this evening with some dinner.
0:43:07 > 0:43:11I think I might... I might do a curry,
0:43:11 > 0:43:15if I can get Alisha to lend me some of her ingredients.
0:43:15 > 0:43:17Would you all excuse me, please?
0:43:19 > 0:43:22Why can't she stick to strawberry scones?
0:43:22 > 0:43:25The poor girl's been poisoned once already.
0:43:25 > 0:43:26I like curry.