Law & Order UK Season 8 Episode 4 Pride
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00:00The prosecutors who prosecute the offenders, these are their stories.
00:07Okay, okay, okay, all right.
00:11Wait, wait, wait!
00:14Let me get back!
00:15Look, wait!
00:17I said we had to wait till Daddy gets her from work!
00:21Please, no, please!
00:23Please!
00:25Go on then!
00:27Yay, you're the best!
00:28One at a time!
00:32Let me just get my camera!
00:51Cause of death, Joy?
00:53Well, a single blow to the head, I'd say.
00:56Erm, not much signs of a struggle, though, by the looks of things.
01:00Right.
01:02And, er, yeah, even got a murder weapon.
01:05No office should be without one.
01:07Any paperweights?
01:09Very good, thank you.
01:12I took the kids out for a meal.
01:14I knew Neil wouldn't be home from work until at least half six.
01:19Half six?
01:21I think we can put the time of death to between two and four-thirty.
01:28Okay.
01:30Mrs. Lester, I'm...
01:32I'm sorry, but I have to ask you a few more questions if you don't mind.
01:37What line of business is your husband in?
01:41He works in the IT department for a market research company.
01:46Right.
01:48Did he ever take any mornings off or half days, that kind of thing?
01:53Never.
01:55He was up most the night putting Ethan's trampoline together.
01:58You swore blind the instructions were wrong.
02:10Listen, er, Mrs. Lester, why don't we get one of our officers to...
02:16get a car sorted out, run you and Ethan maybe to her relatives or friends close by,
02:20get you out of here, eh?
02:29Hmm.
02:33Nice gaff.
02:34Hmm.
02:36Good job.
02:39This guy had the whole package.
02:41Yeah, someone wanted him dead.
02:58Yeah, someone wanted him dead.
02:59It was the same.
03:00Yeah.
03:01It was the same.
03:02Yeah, I'm sorry.
03:04No, I don't know.
03:06Yeah, that's fine.
03:07Yeah, I was done.
03:09Yeah, I was so sorry.
03:11Yeah, I can't either.
03:14I can't even see that.
03:16Yeah.
03:18It's the same.
03:19Yeah.
03:21It's a test for them.
03:23Yeah.
03:24It's a test.
03:25There is no sign of forced entry, although there is a laptop missing from Neil Lester's desk.
03:40Forensics are running up the profiles of the crime scene, although the house is full of sticky fingers.
03:47All right, what about a murder weapon?
03:48Well, they've ran the prints through PNC. There's no match.
03:52And the wife?
03:53Well, you're not likely to bash your husband's head in just before your kids party, right?
03:56Oh, you'd be surprised, son.
03:58Well, whoever had a beef with Neil Lester knew there was something on their laptop and they wanted it back.
04:03Yeah, well, he had something he didn't want anyone else to see.
04:07Start by finding out why Neil Lester came home from work earlier yesterday, will you?
04:11Right.
04:14You coming?
04:18So, Miss Edwards, Neil Lester...
04:20A valued member of the team.
04:22He's a little quiet.
04:24He always hit his targets.
04:26And what is it that you do here?
04:29So, we act as a liaison between large retail clients and their consumers.
04:35Right.
04:36And what about yesterday?
04:38What about it?
04:40Well, I mean, how did he seem?
04:42Agitated?
04:43Did he go home early from...
04:45So he's sick or something?
04:46I don't follow.
04:48I mean, he was working here yesterday, wasn't he?
04:53Neil Lester hasn't worked with us for the past nine months.
04:57Like most businesses, we had to make cutbacks.
05:00And I'm afraid it was a case of last in, first out.
05:07I used to drive him to the station every morning.
05:10We didn't have secrets.
05:12At least I didn't think we did.
05:15Did you notice any change in his behaviour?
05:20Like what?
05:21Was he depressed or did he feel agitated or...
05:23Excuse me.
05:26One second.
05:28Sorry.
05:29Hello?
05:31What we need you to do is help us understand a little more about Neil.
05:38You know, sometimes even the smallest details can help.
05:44Ethan hasn't been near that trampoline.
05:49Not since...
05:50Oh, I'm so sorry about that.
05:52My apologies.
05:52Uh, Mrs. Lester.
05:56Sorry, if you won't mind.
05:59That was, um, our guys back at the office.
06:03They've been going through some bank statements.
06:07And, um, just need to ask you a couple of questions about your family finances.
06:12Neil used to take care of all that.
06:14What do you know about £160,000 in the savings account?
06:22You must be mistaken.
06:24You must be mistaken.
06:25Well, it was deposited three months after Neil lost his job.
06:35According to our records, Neil Lester opened the account with us six months ago.
06:40Oh, that's odd.
06:43What's that?
06:45Well, he closed it 24 hours later.
06:48Now, why would someone go to all the hassle of opening an account just to shut it down again?
06:53I don't know.
06:54What about the £160,000?
06:56Well, it was transferred to Neil Lester from the account of an Edward Stewart.
07:02Stewart.
07:03Right.
07:03Any information on him?
07:05Well, as luck would have it, Mr. Stewart also has an account with us.
07:08Yeah, he recently took out a further advance.
07:13What's that in English?
07:15It's a loan against the value of his property.
07:18Here, have a look.
07:19Right.
07:20So, what's this Stewart guy got to do with Lester?
07:28Well, I don't know, but whatever it is, chances are he was doing more than just helping out a mate.
07:37So, Eddie Stewart, right, takes out a loan to pay off Neil Lester.
07:42Well, what are we looking at here, though, Ron?
07:44What, blackmail?
07:45Gambling debts?
07:47Sure.
07:48I don't know.
07:48Either that or some sort of elaborate bank for what he knows.
07:53Edward Stewart?
07:55Never heard of him.
07:57DS Brooks.
07:58This is DS Hawkins.
08:0047 Lincoln's Rise, yeah?
08:02I hope so.
08:03Or I've just ripped off the floor in the wrong house.
08:06And who are you?
08:08Rob Hebden.
08:09Property developer.
08:11You own this place now?
08:12He went to auction three months ago.
08:15Turns out the owner stopped paying his bills.
08:18Did a run-up oil account.
08:22Oh, any news, Ron?
08:24Well, it seems our man Edward Stewart took out some sort of homeowner loan before legging it.
08:30And even the bank 160 grand out of pocket.
08:33Okay.
08:33You reckon they were in on it together?
08:35Well, who knows?
08:36Deal goes a bit pear-shaped.
08:38Neil Lester gets his head stovet in.
08:40Don't even think about it.
08:41Any leads?
08:43We ran a check on Stewart's mobile, bank accounts.
08:47It's like our boy's gone AWOL.
08:48Yeah, and she's looking in the next of kin.
08:50All right.
08:50Well, in the meantime, get back out there.
08:53Someone's battling it or he's hiding.
08:54Yep.
08:54Hey, so landlady in the Oaks says she hasn't seen him in over three months.
09:04And he hasn't been in there for a while either.
09:06Do you know the problem with the 21st century, son?
09:09Hmm?
09:09There was no sense of community anymore.
09:11Not like the good old days, right?
09:14When everything was black and white.
09:18Hello?
09:19At least in my day, we used to talk to each other.
09:21Now it's just all texting and tweeting.
09:24No one's interested in the world around him.
09:27Hi, Gramps.
09:28Come on.
09:31That's Eddie's table over there.
09:33When was the last time you saw him?
09:38Oh, about a month ago now.
09:39He didn't pop in like he used to.
09:41Did he knock around with any mates or do you know anyone who knows where he's staying?
09:46You want to talk to Felix Hargreaves.
09:48They're as thick as thieves.
09:49Where will we find him?
09:51He'll be trying his luck down the community centre.
10:00What goes on here, then?
10:01Well, looks like a bit of street dance, hip-hop, freestyle.
10:08Nothing for an old mod?
10:10Mod one.
10:12Leave this one to me, yeah?
10:22On you go, son.
10:24Can I help you?
10:26Yeah, we're looking for a Felix Hargreaves.
10:29That's him over there.
10:31Making a nuisance of himself.
10:35I'd like to join in.
10:37We're always short of men.
10:39Oh, you reckon you can show us a few new moves, dear?
10:43Well, I'm the over-60s waltzing champion.
10:46Three years running.
10:48Well, that's a very kind offer, I'm sure, but my man here has to do a bit of work.
10:52Maybe next time.
10:53Maybe next time.
10:57Nice talking to you.
11:02Anything like that, sure.
11:05Did you look up amazing, really?
11:07Felix Hargreaves.
11:08Detective Sergeant Brooks.
11:12This is Detective Sergeant Hawkins.
11:14We'd like a quick word, if we may.
11:16Oh, yeah.
11:17About what exactly?
11:19Well, I think it'd be best if we were to chat in private, if you don't mind, ladies.
11:23Oh, well, if you'll excuse me later, dear.
11:27I'll see you later.
11:34I was on a promise then.
11:37Well, you know, Mr Hargreaves, the more helpful you can be, the quicker you can get back to them.
11:42So, I'd like to talk to you about a friend of yours, Edward Stewart.
11:46It's Eddie.
11:48I won't call him Edward.
11:51You known him long?
11:53We served together in 52.
11:57Paratroopers.
11:58And where's Eddie now?
12:02Ah, he packed up and moved, you know, abroad.
12:07Australia.
12:10Right.
12:12You must miss him.
12:15Ah, brothers in arms, you know, I, uh, I'd have done anything for that kid.
12:21And then what about family?
12:23I'm the only family he needs.
12:26Now, if you'll excuse me, officers, I have a little unfinished business I must intend to.
12:40Ron.
12:40You want some coffee, Wes?
12:42No, thanks, mate.
12:44Ah, listen.
12:45Ange managed to track down an extra kin.
12:47It's her daughter.
12:48In Finsbury Park.
12:50Oh, great.
12:50We'll have to see what she's got to say for herself, eh?
12:54What's up?
12:55Well, I want to take a look.
13:06So how are we going to do this?
13:08Well, just leave me to do the talking, I think.
13:10All right, girl.
13:16Ronnie.
13:17Any chance of a cuppa?
13:19I was sorry to hear about your mum.
13:30Yeah, well, she was ready to go by the inn.
13:34Thanks, anyway.
13:37You going to introduce yourself?
13:39Oh, yeah, um, I think it's Joe Orchids.
13:43Yeah.
13:45So, now we've got the pleasantries out of the way, what are you really here for?
13:53Come on, Ronnie.
13:53We've known one another 30 years.
13:55When did you ever drop in for a cup of tea?
13:59Yeah.
13:59Well, it's just about your dad, really.
14:03We'd just like to ask him a few questions, that's all.
14:07My dad?
14:08Hmm?
14:08What about?
14:10When did you last see him?
14:11Four months ago.
14:13Did he leave a forwarding address?
14:15Why would he?
14:16He's lived in the same house for 30 years.
14:19I have.
14:20Well, that's just it, you see, gov.
14:23Things, it turns out that he defaulted on a few loan repayments,
14:28and they've repossessed his house and taken it away, so...
14:31No, that's not right.
14:33You were in contact.
14:35Well, not since my mum got sick and moved in with me.
14:38He didn't take kindly to my relieving him of his duties, so to speak.
14:43All right.
14:44His friend Felix mentioned something about Australia.
14:48What do you mean talking to Felix for?
14:53Well, I just thought they were good friends, that's all.
14:55Could somebody please tell me what's going on?
14:59We believe your dad went into business with the Neil Lester.
15:03I've never heard of Neil Lester.
15:06Well, he may have been linked with a possible bank fraud.
15:10Yeah, and what's that got to do with my dad?
15:12Well, um, gov, the thing is, you see, Neil Lester...
15:18Lester was found dead.
15:21Monday afternoon.
15:23Her head must be racing.
15:25I mean, imagine if that was your role.
15:27Yeah, but, Joe, hang on.
15:28We don't know what we're dealing with here, do we?
15:30Okay, but it's not looking good for him, is it?
15:32I don't understand why you've got any business at that age here.
15:35Last throw of the dice, maybe.
15:37He's 78.
15:39Yeah, he took a risk.
15:40And it blackfired.
15:41Uh, Ange, got any good news for us, sir?
15:44Yeah, uniform traced Lester's laptop
15:47back to a second-hand shop in Shepherd's Bush.
15:50So, is this the elusive Eddie?
15:55Not exactly.
15:56Twice in one day.
16:04Aren't I the lucky one?
16:06We've got a little conundrum we think you might be able to help us with.
16:09I think I'll stick to my crossword.
16:11Well, you know what?
16:13Someone bearing a striking resemblance to your good self
16:16was seen taking a laptop into an electrical shop in Shepherd's Bush.
16:20Since when has trying to earn a bit of extra pocket money been a crime?
16:25Well, it's not a crime.
16:26However, Felix, that laptop was taken from a murder scene yesterday.
16:36What are you talking about?
16:38Now, whilst I really want to believe that you were not involved,
16:42I'm struggling to figure out how that laptop came to be in your possession.
16:47See, the thing is, Felix, we know Eddie was involved with Neil Lester.
16:57How far are you going to go to protect him, eh?
17:04Edward Stewart?
17:05Don't say anything.
17:08How can I help you?
17:10Edward Stewart, I'm arresting you on suspicion of murder of Neil Lester.
17:15Do you not have to say anything, but it may harm you in the fence
17:18if you do not mention when questioned something you lay and rely on in court.
17:23Anything you do say may be given as evidence.
17:26How many times has she called now?
17:42Oh, I don't know, half a dozen maybe.
17:46You told her her dad's been arrested.
17:49Wes, just jump in the gun a bit, mate, isn't it, don't you think?
17:53Who, do you want me to tell you this?
17:58How long's he been a DS? What, now?
18:01You treat him as you would any other murder suspect.
18:04Ronnie, is that understood?
18:09Yes, Wes.
18:10Hello, Eddie.
18:31Doing all right?
18:32Why don't we get all this boring stuff out of the way, eh?
18:39And we can all get home, have a nice kip.
18:41How does that sound?
18:43I'm not going to argue with you.
18:45Right, there you are.
18:46See, Joe?
18:47Ed is a straight talker, just like his daughter.
18:49Why don't we talk about yesterday afternoon?
19:02What were you doing between 2 and 4.30, Eddie?
19:04I was taking a nap.
19:06Right.
19:06You weren't in South West London?
19:08Not unless I was sleepwalking.
19:13Anyone vouch for you?
19:14I tend to sleep alone these days.
19:21Why didn't you tell us about the laptop, Mr. Stewart?
19:27We found it in a skip.
19:29What did you do, just flog it, get some extra cash?
19:33I'm a pensioner.
19:36Got to own my pin money somewhere.
19:38Yeah, of course.
19:39What about Neil Lester?
19:40Never heard of him.
19:41Really?
19:43He's dead.
19:46And his head bashed in yesterday afternoon.
19:50But you knew that already.
19:54Because you were there.
19:56Weren't you?
20:00Eddie.
20:04Eddie.
20:06Did you kill him?
20:08I already told you I don't know any Lester.
20:13And yet you gave him £160,000.
20:19Why would I do that?
20:20That's what we'd like to know.
20:23Mr. Stewart.
20:25Can you tell us what this is?
20:28You're the detective, you tell me.
20:31It's a request for a bank transfer to a Neil Lester.
20:35I think it's September 30th.
20:45Right, let's start again, shall we?
20:47Did you or did you not pay Neil Lester £160,000?
20:54Maybe I did.
20:57Maybe I didn't.
20:58I forget a lot of things if I get older.
21:07Right.
21:08Interview terminated.
21:104.13.
21:12Yeah, look, Ron, this is Eddie.
21:28Arriving at South Wimbledon Tube at 2.18.
21:32And this is him.
21:33Returning again.
21:34About 11 minutes past three.
21:36Any news from the lab?
21:41Yeah.
21:42It's all bad.
21:43Eddie's prints are all over the murder weapon.
21:51Actually, Joe, I'll sit in on the next interview.
21:54Wait, so there's no news from that?
21:55You are too close to this.
21:56I don't want anyone saying there's a conflict of interest.
21:59Oh, well.
21:59Hey.
22:08He's got a point, you know.
22:11Get Natalie Chandler down here as quick as you can.
22:18Eddie, I'd like to introduce you to my colleague.
22:22This is Detective Inspector Wes Leight.
22:24Now, don't mind me.
22:25I'm to see the make-up and numbers.
22:27How are you feeling?
22:30You OK?
22:31I know how things sometimes get a bit muddled, so...
22:35I'm not seeing none of them.
22:36No-one's saying you are, Eddie.
22:39Let's get back to yesterday afternoon, shall we?
22:42Did you visit the home of Neil Lester?
22:48I already told you I'd never heard of him.
22:51How do we explain the prints, then, Eddie?
22:55They're in the house, and they're all over the weapon we believe killed Neil Lester.
23:04Let's just rewind and start again.
23:10Have you ever visited the home of Neil Lester either yesterday or at any other time?
23:17So, we know he was at Neil Lester's house.
23:27We know he may well have bashed his skull in, but what I'm struggling to get my head around is, Wes, why?
23:32Yeah, well, I think 160 grand is reason enough, don't you?
23:35Yeah, but why is he handing over that money in the first place?
23:38Look, it was a loan. It was a business deal.
23:39Whatever the reason was, it ended up with Neil dead.
23:43Wait, he is a pensioner.
23:45What is he doing messing around with that money in the first place?
23:47You're clutching at straws now, Ron.
23:49Listen, you know...
23:51You know what you've got to do.
24:02Could you buzz me through?
24:04Hey, just give me five minutes here.
24:06I don't want anyone speaking to him before my brief arrives.
24:09That's understood.
24:10Joe, one second, son.
24:12Can I see him?
24:14Um, Gov, look.
24:16That's not going to be possible.
24:17Why not?
24:18Can we go somewhere a bit quieter and talk about this?
24:22I'll cut the bullshit, Ronnie.
24:23Just tell me what's happening.
24:27Well, we've charged your dad with the murder of Neil Lester.
24:40I don't envy you, Jake.
24:42Natalie Chandler's a formidable woman.
24:45Can't say it's a prospect I'm particularly relishing.
24:47How's it looking?
24:49All the evidence is there.
24:50We're just lacking one key ingredient.
24:53A motive.
24:54Aside from the money.
24:55That's how and why it came into play in the first place.
24:58That's what I'm struggling with.
25:02Ah, Henry.
25:04Finally.
25:05Someone who talks a bit of sense.
25:06I had no idea you were still practicing.
25:09You thought I'd thrown in the towel years ago, didn't you?
25:12Oh, well, sorry to disappoint.
25:16Geoffrey Sykes.
25:17I'll be representing Edward Stewart.
25:20Now, tell me, Mr. Thorne, why are we even here?
25:26As far as I can see, there's no case to answer.
25:29Mr. Stewart's prints were found at the victim's house, as well as on the murder weapon.
25:33Now, I'd say that was fairly conclusive.
25:35Wouldn't you?
25:36Perhaps Lester invited him over for a cup of tea.
25:40And there is the small match of the money that he gave to him.
25:43Since when was a gift a crime?
25:45Rather extravagant gift, wouldn't you say?
25:48Well, it's not my job to question his generosity.
25:51And yet your client made a statement claiming he'd never met Lester.
25:55He's old.
25:56He forgets things.
25:57Is that your defence?
25:58Well, it's a start.
26:00My client is a decorated war veteran who spends most of his day playing bridge in the local community centre.
26:08Neil Lester was a loving husband and father.
26:11Who kept a large amount of money hidden from his wife.
26:15I know who I'd believe.
26:25Edward Stewart.
26:26Edward Stewart.
26:28You've been charged with murder contrary to common law.
26:32The particulars of the offence are that on the 14th day of March, you murdered Neil Lester.
26:39To this charge, how do you plead?
26:42Guilty or not guilty?
26:44Not guilty.
26:47My lord, we apply for Mr. Stewart to be remanded into custody.
26:51My lord, my client is an upstanding member of the community.
26:55I'd like to hear the application if it's all the same, Mr. Sykes.
27:02Evidence has come to light that Mr. Stewart may well be a flight risk.
27:06A flight risk?
27:08My client is barely mobile, my lord.
27:12A statement from D.S. Brooks mentions Mr. Stewart's plans to move to Australia.
27:18I'd say that poses a considerable threat, wouldn't you?
27:22I should point out that my client is a pensioner of 78 who has never been in trouble in his life.
27:32Mr. Stewart, given the nature and the seriousness of this charge, you will be held on remand until a date can be found for you to stand trial.
27:46This is ridiculous. It's clear to everyone but the Crown that my father isn't fit to stand trial, let alone enter a plea.
27:53I'm sorry? Who are you?
27:55His daughter, Natalie Chandler, Detective Inspector.
28:00Of course, Miss Chandler. I'm sorry I didn't recognize you without my glasses.
28:05A regular fixture in my court at one time.
28:09Mr. Sykes, has the defendant's fitness to enter a plea been considered?
28:15My client made no appeal for leniency, my lord.
28:19It would have been an obvious line of defense.
28:23My father was admitted to North Middlesex University Hospital last April for a fall
28:28and it's clear from the medical reports that his mental state was fragile, at best.
28:34In light of this new information, the defense would like to make an application to withdraw the plea that has just been entered.
28:43We would also like to apply for an adjournment so that a full assessment can be carried out to address the concerns on fitness.
28:53I'm inclined to agree with the defense in this instance.
28:58The defendant will be kept on remand and the case will be adjourned for four weeks.
29:10Are you pleased with yourself?
29:12Of course not.
29:13You know as well as I do I don't choose the cases I get.
29:17I really am sorry, Natalie.
29:19I don't suppose this isn't an easy time for anyone.
29:21If I have my way, he won't even make it into that witness box.
29:25Come on, we both know your father's mental health isn't the issue here.
29:30Subjecting him to an endless cycle of psychological assessments isn't going to alter the fact he's up on a murder charge.
29:37And as much as I want to help him, I can't do that unless he starts talking.
29:45Guff, tell the truth.
29:47Do you honestly think your old man's losing the plot?
29:49He's as sharp as they come.
29:53Well, you realize you're playing with fire here, don't you?
29:58Yeah, what choice have I got?
30:00I can't sit around doing nothing.
30:01He's looking at life or a recommendation of at least 15.
30:05But he's not playing ball, Guff.
30:08He really isn't.
30:09His defense team are scrambling around in the dark.
30:12If I could just see him.
30:13Guff, I'm sorry.
30:15Look.
30:16I stuck my neck on the line by talking to you.
30:19And I appreciate...
30:21I appreciate that.
30:24If Wes gets a sniff of this...
30:26He's not going to, is he?
30:27OK, what would you do?
30:38Well, I'd question his motive for a start.
30:41He's never so much as mentioned, this Lester,
30:43and now I'm expecting to believe he's in some kind of business arrangement with him.
30:47Guff, we can place your dad at that house that afternoon.
30:58How do you explain that?
30:59Because he's keeping...
31:00He's not saying...
31:03I don't know.
31:05Well...
31:06Everything is pointing to your dad.
31:12Who gives 160k to a virtual stranger?
31:18I get it, Guff.
31:19I totally get it.
31:20I understand.
31:22I'm not having him go down for this.
31:23I'm not.
31:25Not if I can help him.
31:30So I'm old.
31:31I forget things.
31:33Doesn't mean I'm crazy.
31:35No one's saying that, Eddie.
31:36You're a psychiatrist, don't you?
31:38I'm just here to assess whether you...
31:40Yeah, yeah, whether I'm fit.
31:42To enter a plea.
31:46My body may have slowed me up, Mr Marsh,
31:49but my mind is something else entirely.
31:56Oh, go on, then.
31:57What do you want to know?
31:58Who the Prime Minister is?
32:01How much a bottle of milk costs?
32:04Fire away, because I'm ready for you.
32:05The psychiatrist instructed by your defence raised some concern.
32:09That's because they twisted my answers.
32:11I already told them.
32:14Neil Lester was an old friend.
32:18I don't remember where we met.
32:23But we did.
32:26How can we just get this thing over?
32:29I thought you said they'd never met.
32:31It would appear he's changed his story.
32:34Aided by the defence, no doubt.
32:36Well, why wait until now?
32:37Memory lapse, perhaps?
32:40Either that, or he's been deliberately obtuse.
32:42There's no denying he's forgetful, a little confused at times.
32:46But?
32:47He's 78, comes with the territory.
32:50Would you deem him fit to enter a plea?
32:53I'd like to see the defence prove otherwise.
32:56He still looks like my grandad.
32:58And most of the juries, I bet.
33:00I agree that it's not ideal.
33:03We'll just have to hope they see past the sentiment and stick to the facts.
33:07Eddie and Lester were from two completely different worlds.
33:11The jury are going to struggle to find a connection, and now I am.
33:14Then it's down to us to find out what made those worlds collide.
33:23I thought you might have been Eddie.
33:26I find that station every day.
33:30When no-one's told me anything.
33:33Eddie's on remand, Felix.
33:35Why?
33:36Well, just until he goes on trial.
33:38He's done nothing wrong.
33:40Tell him, will ya?
33:41I know, I know.
33:42Go on.
33:45I mean, how can you let this happen?
33:47I'm doing everything I can, Felix.
33:49Believe me.
33:52He's no killer.
33:54He should be here with me.
33:57Not in some cell.
34:00Oh, look, I know that man inside out.
34:04I'd have known if something was wrong.
34:07Well, Eddie claims that the money he gave Lester was a gift.
34:10Bobby Cock.
34:11And he never mentioned to you about taking a loan against his home?
34:18Why would he?
34:21He loved that place.
34:23He carried his wife over that threshold.
34:27His little girl was born there.
34:30Happiest days of his life.
34:31Think I'll stick her kettle on.
34:36When was the last time you two saw each other?
34:41Oh, Sheila's funeral, yeah.
34:44Before that, she was always so busy with work, you know?
34:47Apple of her father's eye.
34:51He didn't hate you, you know.
34:56But he was a proud man.
34:59You made him feel like a failure.
35:02I only wanted to make sure my mum was looked after properly.
35:07In sickness and in health.
35:10That was the promise he made to her.
35:14Felix, did Eddie owe anyone money, do you know?
35:21He never believed in debt.
35:22If he needed money, he'd have come to me.
35:25What are these for?
35:27Oh.
35:29We've been saving up to go to Australia.
35:32Yeah.
35:35Well, that's Peter Fennam.
35:38He moved to Sydney back in 68.
35:43Had he always said we'd have another beer together.
35:47Two Joes of coppers, Ronnie.
35:52Does that look like someone who's going to gamble away their home?
36:01They could have my job for this, you know.
36:04I've already had to lie to Jo.
36:06It's a shame you weren't this conscientious under my watch.
36:13No, not a word, Guff, please.
36:15Just let me do this.
36:20Hello, Sally.
36:25Uh, Mrs. Lester?
36:31Mrs. Lester.
36:33I'm sorry.
36:35Just a couple of more questions, please.
36:41Just look at the photograph once more.
36:44Once more, just concentrate.
36:46Think back.
36:48Have you ever seen it before?
36:51No.
36:53All right.
36:54And what about Neil's business interests outside of work?
36:59Neil was a family man.
37:01He wasn't interested in making a lot of money.
37:03All he wanted was to be able to provide for me and Ethan.
37:08Do you really expect us to believe that?
37:10He's out of work nine months and doesn't bother telling you.
37:14My husband was a proud man.
37:17He stashes away 160 grand without so much as treating you to a holiday.
37:21Please.
37:23I'm sorry.
37:25Please excuse DC Chandler's lack of diplomacy.
37:31Well, it does rather beg the question, doesn't it?
37:34What else he was lying about?
37:36Mom!
37:38Just a minute, Ethan.
37:40You don't know the first thing about my husband.
37:42Neither do you, it would seem.
37:44The stupid thing keeps freezing.
37:47I'll look at it later.
37:48I want to play now!
37:50Ethan, please!
37:59Sorry.
38:00It's okay.
38:01We're finding it difficult.
38:03Mrs Lister, whose laptop is that?
38:06It's Neil's old one.
38:08Ethan went and left it at a friend's house.
38:13But what about the laptop that was taken from the office?
38:19He'd only had that a few months.
38:21Kept hold of that thing for years.
38:25Mrs Lister, I'm going to have to take this laptop away.
38:29You can't. Ethan needs it.
38:31No, no, I promise I'll bring it back as soon as the tech boys have given it the once over.
38:35Okay?
38:36I thought I told you to keep it a zip.
38:43You haven't seen anything yet?
38:45Why don't you just think like a DI from home?
38:47It's not your dad, Ronnie.
38:49Well, I know that, but look, gov.
38:53Your dad's prints were all over the murder weapon.
38:57So what are you saying, that I give up, that's it?
38:59Well, no, of course not.
39:00But charging around like a bull in a china shop isn't helping either, is it?
39:04You've got to treat this, governor.
39:07You've got to treat this like you would any other case.
39:10You understand?
39:12Answer me this one question, right?
39:14Forget your dad when he was at home, all right?
39:17Think of him when he was fighting for king and country, all right?
39:21Could he kill a man?
39:23As a daughter, no.
39:28No, as a DI.
39:32Not without a very good reason.
39:42But surely a bank can't arrange a loan just without any kind of conversation?
39:47Well, Mr. Stewart was in regular correspondence with us.
39:51Saying what?
39:53Well, that the money was for...
39:59Essential structural repairs.
40:02So, the house might have needed a bit of TLC.
40:06That doesn't cost 160 grand.
40:09Well, I guess he was intending to rent the property after he moved abroad.
40:14What are you talking about?
40:16Well, he'd asked for all his correspondence to be sent to a post office box.
40:20Hello, Joe.
40:21Excuse me, I'm sorry.
40:23Hello, mate.
40:25Um, what?
40:26Yeah, I'll be right there.
40:27Give me 20...
40:29Oh.
40:31All right, fair enough.
40:33Ring all right?
40:35Um...
40:37Yeah, yeah.
40:38Wes needs to see me.
40:39Don't do anything.
40:40Okay?
40:41Please?
40:42Promise?
40:43What?
40:44Run.
40:45Run.
40:46Oi.
40:47You are on the naughty step, man.
40:48Trust me.
40:49Chair dryer treatment.
40:50No.
40:51Oi.
40:52Now, I've just spent the best part of an hour trying to persuade Sally Lester not to make an official complaint.
41:06What is it?
41:08Impersonating a police officer.
41:10Intimidating a witness.
41:11Have you completely lost the plot?
41:13I was trying to help her.
41:14No.
41:15This is your first and final warning, Ronnie.
41:16You stay away from her.
41:18You understand it, me?
41:20I will not have you jeopardising this case.
41:22No.
41:23No.
41:24No.
41:25No.
41:26No.
41:27No.
41:28No.
41:29No.
41:30No.
41:31Joe.
41:32Joe.
41:33Cover for me, son.
41:34All right.
41:35Where are you going now?
41:36Someone's in hurry.
41:37Is he always like this?
41:39You'll get used to it.
41:40I can't give out personal information.
41:47Data Protection Act.
41:54Detective Inspector Chandler.
41:56Let's begin again, shall we?
41:58What can you tell me about Mr. Edward Stewart?
42:01Nice guy.
42:03Came in here a few times a week for the last six months.
42:07Always polite.
42:10More than can be said for that kid of his.
42:12Right little brat he was.
42:16What sort of age, roughly, would you say Mr. Stewart was?
42:20Early to mid-thirties.
42:24And your CCTV?
42:26Your colleague's already asked all this.
42:28What colleague?
42:30One sec.
42:39You promised me.
42:40Have you looked at the footage?
42:43I cannot believe it.
42:48Right, look.
42:50Neil Lester has opened a PO box in your dad's name.
42:53CCTV footage shows him visiting at least, I don't know, twice a month for the past six months.
42:58What's inside?
42:59Overdue bills, final demands from the bank, followed by a repossession order.
43:07Joe's just been on the blower.
43:08The tech boys have been through Lester's laptop.
43:11And?
43:12Dates of birth, home addresses, credit card details, everything that's on it.
43:16You name it, it is on there.
43:18Over 400 potential identity forwards.
43:22So my dad didn't give up his home?
43:24Nope.
43:25Lester stole it from him.
43:27I've got to talk to Jake about this.
43:28We haven't got to do anything.
43:31You have done your bit, now go home and let me do mine.
43:39You are facing life in prison, Eddie.
43:42Those are the bare facts.
43:45Of course, if I had my way, it'd be Neil Lester on the stand.
43:48What are you offering?
43:50That depends.
43:51On what?
43:53On whether Eddie is willing to cooperate.
43:56There'll be no offers made because there's nothing more to say.
44:01Look, we know what really happened, Eddie.
44:04We know that Lester stole your identity and took out a loan against your home.
44:11I told you before, I took that loan out myself.
44:14I am not the victim here.
44:17I gave that money away because I wanted to.
44:21Why do you insist on sticking to the same story?
44:23We're all here because we want to help you.
44:30I'm ready to go now.
44:32The judge has ruled you fit to enter a plea.
44:36There's no going back now.
44:38Keep talking.
44:39You could seek a good year indication.
44:44Which means that if you plead guilty now, you could significantly reduce your sentence.
44:53I'm not interested.
44:55Well, it could be the difference between ten and eighteen years.
44:58But my hands are tied unless you start talking.
45:17What did you say to me, Dad?
45:20Jake!
45:21I'm sorry.
45:22I did all I could.
45:26Why won't you help yourself?
45:51I need you to do one more thing for me. I promise I won't ask again.
46:10You know more than most what Wes would do if he found out I saw you, let alone helped you out again.
46:19Please, Ronnie, I don't know what else to do.
46:24When did I ever take any notes from my governor, Annie?
46:45Thanks.
46:54Hello, Eddie.
47:03What do you want?
47:07I've been set up.
47:08Listen to her, please.
47:10Oh, do you know what? Just let him go.
47:12He's always been too bloody pig-headed to ask for help.
47:15You can't talk to me like that. I'm your father.
47:17Then act like it for a change.
47:20Come on. Five minutes and then I'll swear I'll not bother you again.
47:37Why didn't you go to the police?
47:39Nothing to tell them.
47:40Come on. I know what that man did to you. I know what he stole from you.
47:44No one stole anything from me. How many times do I have to say it?
47:47Oh, you don't change, do you? You're the same stubborn idiot you've always been.
47:53You'd rather risk going down for life than see your grandchildren marry and have children of their own.
48:00And for what? Because you're too bloody proud to admit the truth.
48:05I'm trying to help you and all you do is throw it back in my face.
48:09That's it as far as I'm concerned.
48:10I've spent weeks, months trying to defend you and I don't even know why anymore.
48:16Maybe people are right and I don't know who you are.
48:20After all, fraud or no fraud, it doesn't take away from the fact that you killed a man.
48:25You killed a man.
48:36The bailiffs came banging on the door.
48:41All the neighbours stood watching.
48:43I tried to reason with them but they said it was too late and that's when I called the bank.
48:52And they told me what I'd done.
48:57Or should I say what he'd done?
48:59It was an email, you see, from Neil Lester, winning all expenses trip to Australia.
49:18Except there were all these questions, personal stuff.
49:24So what information did you give him?
49:26Date of birth, national insurance number.
49:32You name it, I told him.
49:34What a bloody fool I'd be.
49:38How'd you find out where he lived?
49:41One quick search of his email address.
49:44And it was out there for the world to see and I thought
49:47if I could just get my hands on the computer of his,
49:53I might be able to maybe get it all back somehow.
49:59But it was too late, it was all gone.
50:02Deleted.
50:03Like I never even existed.
50:12He showed no remorse.
50:15He just stood there.
50:17It made me feel so stupid.
50:22And he laughed, you know, right in my face.
50:25I tried to get away from him, but he hadn't been backed into a corner.
50:34And then...
50:35I never meant to hurt him.
50:45I just wanted my life back.
50:51I've had to live here that day ever since.
50:53The day I killed a man.
51:00I had to chart without a phone.
51:06And for what?
51:11Pride.
51:12Why didn't you tell me in the first place I could have helped you?
51:19I was afraid.
51:21That you think I couldn't manage on my own.
51:24That's why you took your mum away from me, isn't it?
51:27I did that to help you.
51:29Why else do you think I left my job?
51:32It was my responsibility.
51:34And I asked you to come with her, didn't I?
51:35It was my home.
51:45It's all I had left.
51:51What about...
52:06It's all I had left my son.
52:10It's all I had left all of my daughters.
52:14It was my child.
52:16I feel like this is not the place I used to be.
52:18Why are you not?
52:22I give up my son.
52:24We are not the place I can.
52:26We are not the place.
52:28You do not.
52:30We are not the place I would love to do.
52:32And it was the place I can tell you.
52:33my dad will plead guilty to manslaughter
52:42on what basis he inflicted the blow but he didn't go there with the intention of killing him
52:49or causing serious injury he accepts that he caused death by his actions we'll do what we can
53:03you have been charged with murder contrary to common law the particulars of the offence are
53:20that on the 14th day of march you murdered neil lester to this charge how do you plead not guilty
53:28but guilty man flood
53:36mr thorne that plea is acceptable to the crown we ask that the charge of murder lie on file
53:48and i suggest we adjourn for pre-sentencing reports
53:55so
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