First broadcast 26th November 1976.
Les Mallow wants Jack to expose seed merchant Sanderson, whose brother is on the housing committee and sells plants to council tenants at outrageous prices, on pain of eviction if they refuse.
James Bolam ... Jack Ford
Susan Jameson ... Jessie Seaton
James Garbutt ... Bill Seaton
Jean Heywood ... Bella Seaton
John Nightingale ... Tom Seaton
Edward Wilson ... Billy Seaton
Malcolm Terris ... Matt Headley
Madelaine Newton ... Dolly
Geoffrey Rose ... Arthur Ashton
Basil Henson ... Sir Horatio Manners
Alan Browning ... Les Mallow
Catherine Terris ... Miss Laidlaw
Jimmy Rushton ... Mick Charlton (as Jim Rushton)
Jo Pennington ... Mrs. Charlton
Noel O'Connell ... Young Tommy
Gordon Gardner ... Joe Armstrong
Anna Pitt ... Fleur Carruthers
John Baron ... Barman
Les Mallow wants Jack to expose seed merchant Sanderson, whose brother is on the housing committee and sells plants to council tenants at outrageous prices, on pain of eviction if they refuse.
James Bolam ... Jack Ford
Susan Jameson ... Jessie Seaton
James Garbutt ... Bill Seaton
Jean Heywood ... Bella Seaton
John Nightingale ... Tom Seaton
Edward Wilson ... Billy Seaton
Malcolm Terris ... Matt Headley
Madelaine Newton ... Dolly
Geoffrey Rose ... Arthur Ashton
Basil Henson ... Sir Horatio Manners
Alan Browning ... Les Mallow
Catherine Terris ... Miss Laidlaw
Jimmy Rushton ... Mick Charlton (as Jim Rushton)
Jo Pennington ... Mrs. Charlton
Noel O'Connell ... Young Tommy
Gordon Gardner ... Joe Armstrong
Anna Pitt ... Fleur Carruthers
John Baron ... Barman
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00:00Come hear me little Jacky, now I've smoked me backy, have a bit of cracky, till the boat
00:12comes in.
00:13Dance to the daddy, sing to the mummy, dance to the daddy, to the mummy, sing.
00:17Thou shalt have the fishy on a little dishy, thou shalt have the fishy when the boat comes
00:22in.
00:23Thou shalt have the fishy on a little dishy, thou shalt have the fishy when the boat comes
00:40in.
00:55There's a chap called Mallow to see you.
01:00Mr Mallow, he's a fully paid up member Miss Laidlaw, show him in.
01:08Well, well, nice to see you Brother Mallow.
01:10Brother Ford.
01:11Still out are you?
01:12Yes, I'm still on the bosses blacklist Brother Ford, don't you try and tell me there's no
01:15such thing.
01:16How can I?
01:17I was on it meself.
01:18And what can I do for you Les?
01:21Well we've formed a bit of a club Brother Ford, me and the others is out of work, lantern
01:25slides and lectures and the like, sort of self-improvement, we were wondering whether
01:29you might not drop in some evening, perhaps Monday night there's a meeting at seven o'clock.
01:33Well I'm pretty busy Les.
01:35I think it might be a good idea Brother Ford if you let the lads see that you're taking
01:38an interest in them.
01:41Maybe it would.
01:42All right, I'll try, seven o'clock?
01:45Seven sharp, we'll wait for you.
01:48Miss Laidlaw.
01:49Oh thank you.
01:52Well there was just one other thing Brother Ford.
01:55I thought there might be.
01:57About that new housing estate out Lisbon way.
02:00I can't help you there Les, there's a waiting list of my lot.
02:03Yes I know there's a waiting list Brother, I happen to be on it and I'm in me right place
02:06and I haven't come here trying to jump the queue.
02:08And what are you trying to do?
02:10I understand the small gardens attached to these houses.
02:12So they tell me.
02:13It's the occupier's responsibility to keep those gardens tidy.
02:17Council rule Les, you're out wrong with it?
02:19No Brother, but keeping those gardens tidy involves buying seeds and cuttings.
02:22How do?
02:23And the only seed supplier for miles around is a man called Sanderson and Mr. Sanderson
02:28is charging twice as much as anybody else for those seeds.
02:31What's more he's expanding his business.
02:33There's a bit of capital going in there Brother.
02:36Evils of capitalism Les.
02:37Demand exceeds supply and up go the prices.
02:40Any good capitalist would invest in that.
02:43Mr. Sanderson's brother is on the council.
02:46Chairman of the housing committee.
02:48Just what are you after?
02:49I think you and me should speak out against that Brother.
02:52It's not to do with me, I'm not even on the council.
02:54No but you're one of the fellows that people listens to, God help them.
02:59I'm sorry Les, I don't think I can help you.
03:02Brother Ford, at this meeting on Monday night, there's a gentleman coming down from Glasgow
03:08to speak specially to us.
03:10Comrade.
03:11Comrade Les?
03:12That's what I said Brother.
03:14He's going to speak about the Russian people and their struggle for socialism.
03:17Should be a very interesting speech.
03:19There'll be standing in the aisles.
03:22Also there'll be a discussion afterwards.
03:24Question and answer.
03:26White atrocities Brother Ford.
03:29All those mercenaries who attempted to crush the proletariat.
03:32It might be very interesting to have your own personal eyewitness account of that Brother.
03:38Oh sorry I didn't know you were busy.
03:42It's all right.
03:43I was just going.
03:46Think on what I said about the Sanderson's, won't you?
03:48That'll take a bit of thinking about.
03:50You've no option have you?
03:53Well I'll see you at the meeting on Monday.
03:56Nice to see you again, Matt.
03:58I wasn't too good last night was I?
04:00I wouldn't say that Matt.
04:02I wouldn't say that at all.
04:07What's he after?
04:09Me.
04:10What else?
04:11What now?
04:13Councillor Sanderson's brothers sell seeds to council house tenants.
04:16If they don't buy them, they get chucked out.
04:18If they do buy them, they have to pay double what they're worth.
04:21That's not right Jack.
04:22Maybe it's not, but it's none of my business.
04:23He wants me to speak against it.
04:25He can't make you.
04:27Or else he'll tell our members that I was in Murmansk fighting the comrades.
04:31That's blackmail!
04:32Aye.
04:33He's learned a few tricks is less.
04:35Only it won't stop there.
04:36What do you mean?
04:37Sanderson's Seeds.
04:38That's small beer Matt.
04:39Now I've dinnered a few thousand at most.
04:41Just to try on.
04:43But if I do it, what next?
04:45I hear Brother Mullow's thinking of putting up for the council.
04:47Ah, you was telling me the other day.
04:49Next he'll be after me to help him do that.
04:51And after that it'll be your job Matt.
04:53And then it'll be mine.
04:55What?
04:57Where did you see him Matt?
04:59At the Blue Bell.
05:00Tom was in.
05:01We had a few drinks to celebrate.
05:02Celebrate what?
05:03Tom's got a job.
05:04He's going back home.
05:05Big celebration?
05:06We shifted a few.
05:07Talk about Kaganovich maybe?
05:09Who?
05:10That fella from Russia came after us last week looking for money I hadn't got.
05:15Well we might have done.
05:16And maybe you talked about how I took money off his father in Murmansk and all.
05:19And Les Mullow sitting next to you drinking lemonade and his ears out on stalks.
05:22You bloody fool!
05:23Well I never set out after Tom saw him.
05:26And when did Tom see him?
05:27Five minutes from closing time?
05:29Jack, I'm sorry.
05:30Aye, me and all.
05:31Well what are you going to do?
05:32What can I do?
05:33He's got us you stupid bugger.
05:34He's got us like that.
05:38There you are my love.
05:39You could have put that in there for me.
05:41And there.
05:42And this one.
05:45Tom!
05:46It's your dad.
05:47Good boy.
05:48Good boy.
05:52Ma'am, hello.
05:54Let's have a look at you.
05:56You've lost weight.
05:58It's only been a couple of weeks.
05:59You've lost weight.
06:01I've got some broth left over from dinner.
06:03I'll just heat it up.
06:05Well Tommy.
06:07Am I going to say hello to your dad?
06:09You'll be lucky if he still recognises you.
06:11Two weeks ma'am.
06:13He's only a man if I get easy.
06:16And just where have you been may I ask?
06:19Dawson's.
06:20Working men's hostel.
06:21You never.
06:22It's all I could afford ma'am.
06:24Dawson's?
06:25All the riff raffing creation.
06:28Well I'm riff raffing myself aren't I?
06:29You do.
06:39Did you see Jack Ford there?
06:41Aye.
06:42Told us to come home.
06:43Said I was needed.
06:44Well so you are.
06:45That was days ago.
06:47I don't have to do what Jack Ford tells us.
06:50No, what your ma'am wants.
06:51Ma'am I'm back aren't I?
06:53And I've got money of me own.
06:55Oh you haven't been.
06:57Ma'am I told you.
06:58Thavin's finished.
07:01Tom Seaton.
07:02Jobbing gardener.
07:03That's me.
07:04Oh it is is it?
07:07Aye it is.
07:09And what do you do?
07:10Short handed.
07:12Jobbing gardener.
07:14What do you want in here?
07:16I've got still home crates for you but I'm me own man Daw.
07:20You pay your work?
07:21Aye.
07:22Just tell us what I owe.
07:23What do you think I am?
07:24Bloody shine like a summit?
07:26All I'm asking is do you need a sub?
07:29No Daw thanks.
07:30I'll be all right.
07:32Well it looks like we'll both be all right me and Tommy.
07:34How in the world did you get started?
07:36I took a walk ma'am through the chestnut gardens.
07:38Oh it's nice out there.
07:40Aye lovely.
07:42Must have been this bus-eyed fella trimming a hedge.
07:44Man it was odd shapes.
07:46So I stopped to have a look and I saw I was watching him.
07:49I suppose you think you could do better he says.
07:52I know I could I says.
07:53You're on he says and hands us the clippers.
07:55Cost you two bob I says.
07:58Anyway I did it.
07:59Well then there was his lawn and his sweet peas to stake up
08:02and then the fella next door says that's why he just sort of snowballed.
08:05Tell you fellas in chestnut gardens don't fancy bending their backs.
08:10You do.
08:12Like we both did Daw when we worked the two foot seam.
08:18Care much?
08:20All I need.
08:21Tommy and me.
08:23That's what I can do Daw.
08:24Make things grow.
08:27We'll be stopping here?
08:28Aye as long as I want it.
08:29Oh you want it all right.
08:31Greats to hump.
08:33You great daft clout.
08:35What do you want a garden running away for?
08:37Oh you know fine well.
08:39Where do you stop?
08:40Let it be he's back now.
08:43Where Tom?
08:45Dawson's hostel.
08:47Great God almighty.
08:49Was it that bad here?
08:50Aye Daw I had to show you.
08:51Show us what?
08:52This shop keeping man I cannot do it.
08:55I haven't the brains.
08:58I thought it was Jesse or Billy but I'm not.
09:01Now you're making a living now and I'm happy at it.
09:04Happy?
09:05The only one here that is.
09:08And he goes off without a word.
09:10Not a word, no tea, nothing.
09:12Just walks out.
09:13Wasn't hungry maybe.
09:15Well if you'd known how I'm at and he wasn't hungry.
09:18And what made you so late may I ask?
09:20This tea's been ready since half past five.
09:22I went to the Bluebell.
09:24Oh did you?
09:25I was looking for Matt he wasn't there.
09:27Have you two had words?
09:29Aye.
09:30Oh Jack what's he done?
09:33It couldn't be what I've done.
09:35You're a clever one Jack.
09:37And you know how to hurt.
09:39But never our Matt.
09:41You've always looked out for him like he was your own.
09:44Aye he's the only...
09:46The only one not even you is that it?
09:48Oh I say more than I mean you know that.
09:50No I don't know.
09:54Matt.
09:55Oh I saw too much pet.
09:57Oh that war.
09:58Aye the one we're supposed to have won.
10:00It changed me Dolly you should have known me before.
10:02But Matt he's never changed.
10:04The same honest trusting lad that liked to drop too much.
10:09He shocked me Dolly.
10:11Matt would never.
10:12He didn't mean to pet he was drunk but he shocked me.
10:15Who to?
10:16Les Mallow.
10:17What about?
10:19Russia.
10:20What I got up to.
10:21Oh man Russia was years ago it's all over.
10:24Mallow's a red Bonnie lass so are all his mates.
10:27They'd be running the union if it wasn't for me.
10:29They want me out and this could do it.
10:32And Matt told them.
10:34He's a fool.
10:37What are you going to do about him Jack?
10:39I don't know.
10:41Will you have to get rid of him?
10:43I just don't know.
10:46And then she tried the wee tiny bird and it was just right.
10:52And very soon little Goldilocks was fast asleep.
10:56Meanwhile the three bears had finished their walk and came home for their breakfast.
11:02Daddy Bear said in his big voice.
11:05Who's been eating my porridge?
11:08So you're back are you?
11:09Looks like it aye.
11:11And Mummy Bear said in her medium sized voice.
11:14Who's been eating my porridge?
11:17Staying long?
11:18What to do with you?
11:19I'm sorry kiddo I'm just a bit upset.
11:21Welcome back.
11:23And then Baby Bear said in his wee tiny voice.
11:26Who's been eating my porridge?
11:28Mam said you'd left some soup.
11:30Because whoever it is has eaten it all up.
11:34It doesn't matter I'm not hungry anyway.
11:38He's taking Dara out for an errand.
11:40She'll likely bring you something back.
11:42Working are you?
11:43I was.
11:44Locum's job.
11:45Doctor Lynch had to go to a funeral in Dublin so I filled in for him.
11:48What about you?
11:49Aye.
11:50Gardening.
11:51Best thing that ever happened to us.
11:53And the three bears went upstairs.
11:56And Daddy Bear said in his great big voice.
11:59Who's been sleeping in my bed?
12:02I tell you it's going to be a tight fit the three of us here.
12:04Oh Jessie wants us to go and stay with her.
12:05Ah so with her are you going?
12:06Well now you're back.
12:08Kicking sides are we Billy?
12:10What's that supposed to mean?
12:11Seating family.
12:12Splitting up are we?
12:14Brains versus brawn is that it?
12:15Oh for heaven's sake man.
12:17Anybody in?
12:18Come in Les.
12:19Les?
12:20I've got to go.
12:21Are you that comrade of Papa Jessie's?
12:23Well then.
12:25I'll catch you on your own.
12:27Never mind me.
12:28Away and sit down.
12:29This is me brother Tom.
12:31Aye we met last night in the Blue Bell.
12:34Oh wait the three bears went upstairs.
12:37I've got to have a few words Billy.
12:38Shall we go for a walk?
12:39No need.
12:41Tommy and me will go and sit in the shop.
12:43Don't want to be a nuisance.
12:44No.
12:45Away me bunny bear.
12:47In a grander shop I'll teach you all about capitalism.
12:55I'm sorry Les.
12:57Our Tom's not usually like that.
12:59No I know Billy.
13:01Maybe this is my fault.
13:02You?
13:03Well you hardly spoke.
13:05I was in the Blue Bell last night when he was there with Matt Headley.
13:08Matt Headley was drunk.
13:09It's happened before.
13:10Yes but when he gets drunk he talks too much.
13:13I discovered something last night Billy about Jack Ford.
13:16Jack?
13:17What about him?
13:19He betrayed his class lad.
13:21He's still at it?
13:22No but you don't know the half of it.
13:33Oh it's you.
13:36You've been drinking.
13:38Shows did it?
13:39Of course it shows.
13:46Don't think there's anything to eat because there isn't.
13:49Yours was burned hours ago.
13:51I don't want anything to eat.
13:53You're not getting anything.
13:54Oh for God's sake shut up will you.
14:02Where's Jack?
14:03Out.
14:04Looking for you.
14:07Oh that's right.
14:09Go on.
14:10Make yourself worse.
14:11Not how that's possible.
14:13Matt.
14:15Whatever made you do it?
14:19You worry me what Jack did.
14:22Russia was years ago man.
14:24Kaganovic was last week.
14:26Jack was wearing his watch.
14:29Don't you know that?
14:31I don't know.
14:33Jack was wearing his watch.
14:36Don't you see Dolly?
14:38What Jack did was wrong.
14:40Taking bribes from his Russian comrades and then he betrayed them.
14:44Interrogations, executions.
14:47I knew he'd been to Russia but a lot of chaps did.
14:51I thought it was just political ignorance.
14:53No Jack Ford knew what he was doing.
14:55So it would seem.
14:57You can't keep this to yourself Laz.
14:59Can I not?
15:01I've seen.
15:03You see he knows I know Bunny lad.
15:05Who told him?
15:06I told him.
15:08What's more I told him I'd keep quiet.
15:10Provided he uses some of his famous charm for us for a change.
15:14For his own members, for his own class.
15:17That's blackmail Laz.
15:19We're fighting a war Billy.
15:21You were the one that first taught me that.
15:24Rugged arse little kid preaching to his elders and bettors.
15:26By God I listen to you.
15:28I know but...
15:29It's a war Billy.
15:31All the big artillery's on the other side.
15:34We've got to use what weapons we can find.
15:37I want Jack Ford to speak out about that scandal down at Sanderson's.
15:40You think that's going to make up for what he's done?
15:42No I don't.
15:43Maybe he'll speak out for me as well.
15:45Get me on the council where I can do something.
15:48And then?
15:49Then we'll see.
15:51You've really got it in for him haven't you?
15:54I've tried fighting fair very well else it got me.
15:57What Jack Ford did was bad.
16:00It was evil Billy.
16:02Well now maybe we can get some good out of it.
16:05Hi my lad.
16:06A pint of this?
16:07A pint of this?
16:08Sure.
16:09Get them going.
16:10I'll get them going.
16:12Aye you're back quick.
16:14Aye it's more whiskey.
16:15Small.
16:16And I tuned Charlie.
16:20Any drink lads?
16:21Not been in yet.
16:23Oh you've let them off the lead have you?
16:25You better explain yourself bonnie lad.
16:27No offence Jack.
16:29It's just you're usually in together like.
16:31And what?
16:32Nothing.
16:33Nothing.
16:36Five pints are best.
16:38You're a bit clumsy aren't you friend?
16:40Get in me way bonnie lad.
16:42Five pints are best.
16:44And no whiskey.
16:46I'm buying no whiskey.
16:48I think you are.
16:49You're going to tell me why?
16:51Because if you don't I'll belt you.
16:54You and who else?
16:55Just me.
16:56Not in here Jack.
16:58It's up to him.
16:59Charlie never could stand the sight of blood.
17:01Well?
17:02Look on the house Jack.
17:04We don't want no trouble.
17:05And you get out.
17:06You've had enough.
17:08Are you going to put me out?
17:10No I won't but there's four of us here who will.
17:13Bloody cowards.
17:15Four to one.
17:17Always pick on me don't you?
17:22I'll see you again you bugger.
17:24Any time friend.
17:26Just come for the bloody quiet mate.
17:28That's what happens.
17:29Who the hell was that?
17:31Mick Charlton.
17:32There's no but trouble that bloke.
17:34His wife works for me at the moment.
17:36She's helping Jessie with her husband.
17:38How are you boy?
17:40I'll survive Ashton.
17:42What do you have?
17:43Thank you I have one.
17:45I came here in the hope that I might find you.
17:47You got lucky then.
17:48Something I can do for you?
17:49For my wife.
17:51She's not well for you.
17:52So they tell me Ashton.
17:53I'm sorry.
17:55It might have led to embarrassment to call it your house so I came here.
17:58As you say I was lucky.
18:00Would you after?
18:01She'd like to talk to you.
18:03What about?
18:04It's not really my business.
18:05I honestly think it would be better if she told you.
18:11She sent you here to fetch me?
18:13No I offered to come.
18:15It's important to her.
18:16It must be.
18:18I'll drop in when I can.
18:22Not exactly your sort of place is it?
18:24Not exactly.
18:25If you don't mind I'll finish this and go.
18:27No hold on a minute.
18:28I think I better leave first.
18:29I beg your pardon.
18:30Might be a bit embarrassing for a headmaster.
18:35See you Charlie.
18:36See you Jack.
18:49I said I'd see you again.
18:51Aye, small world.
19:19Ah.
19:23Where's your Tom?
19:24Took Tommy into the shop.
19:26As Mallow came Tom didn't fancy his company.
19:29I don't know where we are you bloody red.
19:32Socialist dad. Same as you.
19:34Aye.
19:36Well I've been thinking about that.
19:38Have you now?
19:40What did Mr. Mallow want?
19:42He came to tell us some things about Jack Ford.
19:45What about Jack?
19:47He's gone to Lansk.
19:48Eh?
19:51Russia man.
19:52Seems like your wonderful Jack has no idea he's such a hero.
19:55Well look what he is.
19:57And it's none of our business do you remember that?
19:59I'm not so sure.
20:00Well you better be.
20:02You shut the shop have you?
20:03Aye I took four and sevenpence.
20:05No tick.
20:06Well that Mallow's up to his ears in muck.
20:08There's no call for you to go and join him.
20:10I wouldn't say that.
20:11You weren't the blue bell last night I was.
20:13You don't seem to have done much to stop it then.
20:15Well there wasn't much I could do anyway.
20:16Jack can handle it.
20:17And if he calumny knows where I live I mind you keep out of it.
20:20Suppose I don't?
20:21Then I'll hammer your belly boy.
20:23I'll hammer your flat.
20:40Jack?
20:41You hurt your hand.
20:42Aye.
20:43Thought I bashed it with his nose.
20:45You'd been fighting.
20:47Where's Mallow?
20:48I wish he'd had been.
20:53Been supping again has he?
20:55Well I can't stop him.
20:57And it was you that wanted him here.
20:59Aye.
21:01It was.
21:07Jack?
21:08Are you alright?
21:09I've just belted a fella.
21:11Time was that would have done me more good than whisky.
21:14Not any more.
21:18Go to bed Dolly.
21:20It's only ten o'clock.
21:21We'll have an early night.
21:23Jack.
21:24We won't.
21:25Belt him.
21:26You go to bed.
21:27I've had me fight for the deer.
21:35That's all we've got you know Jack.
21:37Aye I do know.
21:39Had to wait a bit.
21:50Stand two.
21:52Come on Corporal.
21:53What the hell's the matter with you?
21:54Stand two.
21:57Must have been dreaming.
22:00You are?
22:01Aye.
22:02There's so much to be.
22:04Wipers.
22:05It's over Matt.
22:06It's all over.
22:07Like I said before what is done is done
22:09and you never seem to listen.
22:13You did wrong Jack.
22:15We all did wrong.
22:16Aye.
22:17But you knew what you were doing.
22:18You still do.
22:19You're still on about Kaganovich.
22:21Aye I am.
22:22You robbed his father.
22:23You're wearing his watch.
22:24And what Les Mallow's doing that's right.
22:26Well he thinks so.
22:27Do you?
22:28I don't know Jack.
22:30I don't know a bloody thing any more.
22:38Been fighting.
22:40Killer in the Bluebell.
22:42What for?
22:43I keep telling myself it was because he spilled me whiskey.
22:46But it wasn't.
22:48I had to belt somebody.
22:50You mean me?
22:52I'm the way I am Matt.
22:54Nothing's going to change us now.
22:56If you stick with me you'll just have to put up with it.
22:58Hell man it's not as if we're married you can always walk out.
23:02That's just it Jack.
23:04I can't.
23:28Good God Ford.
23:30Nice to see you sir Horatio.
23:32Nice horse.
23:33What the hell do you know about horses?
23:35Saw a general fall off one once.
23:37Horse looks good.
23:39You can ride you're halfway to being a gentleman.
23:41You ought to have been in the cavalry like me Ford.
23:43What are you doing here?
23:45Taking a look at Mandrake House.
23:47Thinking about it.
23:48Knocking it down?
23:49There's plenty of time I still got land to buy.
23:52It'll finish you and your union job if you start demolition work for me.
23:55I know.
23:57Bored already are you?
23:59Bored already are you?
24:02What are you in trouble?
24:04You still owe me that favor.
24:06I don't want you quitting the union till that's paid.
24:08You'll get what I owe.
24:11Do you know of a seedsman called Sanderson?
24:13Yes.
24:14What do you know?
24:15What do you want me to know?
24:16They've got a nice little swindle going with the Galashield Council Houses.
24:19I've got money in Sanderson's.
24:21You have?
24:23That's washers to you.
24:25Brass is brass.
24:27Sanderson's has a future.
24:29I doubt it.
24:31Talk is there?
24:33A lot of talk.
24:34Will you stop it?
24:37Why should I?
24:39Start small Billy.
24:41The Council Houses maybe a free clinic.
24:43They can understand we're on their side.
24:45Once they start to trust us we can work miracles.
24:48Trouble is we have to get rid of the dead wood first.
24:51Like the Sanderson's.
24:53You'll do for a start.
24:55Hello Brother Hadley. Nice to see you again.
25:02... Come in. ... Not for me Billy.
25:04One lemonade's enough.
25:06Use one Mr Hadley.
25:15You don't want to talk to me is that it?
25:17I don't think there's anything to talk about do you Brother?
25:20I do.
25:25I was drunk that night Les.
25:27It was my fault love.
25:28I know fine well whose fault it was all the same.
25:30Go on.
25:31You don't take advantage of a chap when he's drunk it's not...
25:34Not cricket old lad.
25:35I was going to say not fair.
25:37Fair? Who the hell are you to talk to me about what's fair?
25:39I've been out for months blacklisted.
25:41You know why Matt?
25:43Because I fight for what I believe in.
25:44You think that's fair?
25:45Do you do that Matt?
25:47Does Jack Ford do that?
25:48Jack's a good secretary.
25:50He is.
25:51He hasn't lost a compensation case yet.
25:53He got you a penny an hour on the basic.
25:55Jack Ford's a boss's man. In my book that means he's a traitor.
25:58And this is his punishment.
25:59That's right.
26:00What are you punishing me for Les? Am I a traitor and all?
26:03No I don't think you are Matt.
26:05I'm sorry you're involved in this. I really am sorry.
26:07Well let us out then.
26:08How can I do a thing like that?
26:09Tell Jack you won't use what I told you.
26:11No Matt. I need what you've given me.
26:13You want to get on and all that's all it is?
26:15Yes I need to get on.
26:16But not for myself for the people that need me.
26:19Oh Mr Hadley you know exactly how much has to be done.
26:22Whether you like it or not you're one of us.
26:24Jack and me's been pals since 1914.
26:26Pals.
26:27That's right.
26:28Don't start this sentimental stuff with me Matt. I haven't got time.
26:31Yeah. You're harder than Jack.
26:33Maybe I am.
26:34Maybe I have to be to do what has to be done.
26:41If I was Jack I'd belt you out couldn't you know?
26:44Wouldn't make any difference Matt.
26:46Ah you'd still use what I told you.
26:48Hey come on can I get you a drink Mr Hadley?
26:50No no thanks.
26:52I've got to be off.
27:00Conscience pricking you Billy?
27:02I don't like that man.
27:04Yeah so do I.
27:06I also like the bairns running on the streets with no boots on their feet.
27:09And the mothers going hungry because their fathers haven't got any work.
27:13Widowed women and nobody cares about me.
27:15All the men in the workhouses.
27:17I've seen your old girls going out skivvying so they can put food in the mouths of the families.
27:22I do more than like them Billy. I love them.
27:24Because they're my kind.
27:26And they've got want.
27:28If I can do something about that want.
27:30At least I can try.
27:32Even if one man does get hurt.
27:38Do you want to talk about it?
27:40About what?
27:41You and our Billy.
27:43There's not much to tell.
27:45Him and Les Mallers after Jack Ford. That's all I know.
27:47Mermansk Billy said.
27:49Oh leave it mother.
27:51One of my sons says he'll hammer. The other I think have a right to know why.
27:54Men's business.
27:56Well I think it's the mams business.
27:58And you're going to tell us?
28:00Look Jack got up to something in Russia.
28:02Made a bit of money. That's all I know.
28:04Somewhat dishonest.
28:05Why what else would it be?
28:06And Les Mallers using it against him.
28:08Jack Ford should have thought of that at the time.
28:10There's always consequences.
28:12It was years ago. You hadn't even met our Jesse.
28:14But he met a Russian last week.
28:16A chap called Kaganovich.
28:18He was in the hostel next to me.
28:20Why I liked him.
28:21He was a canny fella.
28:22But Jack put it across him and all.
28:25Well that's why you're stopping Edward.
28:27I suppose so aye.
28:29Well what do you want to pick on our Billy for?
28:33Because Jack's still me marra.
28:35Why he can take care of himself.
28:37Always could.
28:38He won't thank you for interfering.
28:40Mam I don't want thanks.
28:42But our Billy.
28:43What about our Billy?
28:45What chance would he have against you?
28:47Well he still is what a man he is.
28:49Well so he is.
28:50It's plain he still act like one.
28:54I'm away.
28:55Job waiting.
29:05Suit yourself.
29:06So long Jack.
29:08Aye aye son.
29:16You did wrong.
29:17I did not.
29:18They're our bands.
29:19They're grown men that settle in their own way.
29:22Not yours.
29:23Our Tom always looked after Billy.
29:25Well we all did.
29:26Now he can start looking after his self.
29:28If he's man enough.
29:33Marge?
29:35Marge?
29:36She's not in.
29:39I hope he's not...
29:40Frozen.
29:41I shouldn't worry he's a bit slow but he learns.
29:48Jack he's left a note.
29:50Read it then.
29:51It's addressed to you?
29:53Read it I said.
29:55You don't think he'd do anything stupid do you?
29:58Not that stupid.
29:59Read it.
30:02Dear Jack.
30:04I've got a lot on me mind just now.
30:06Which I'm sure you know.
30:08So I'm going to stop at our Mam's for the weekend and have a good think.
30:12I'll see you at the office on Monday.
30:15Stay your pal Matt.
30:18What's he want to go to Mam's for?
30:20He's just told you to think.
30:23Jack do you think we should slip home unseen?
30:25No.
30:26Jack!
30:27He's on his own now.
30:28There's nothing we can do.
30:32Matt hates that watch.
30:34It's up to him but it's 18 carats Swiss made.
30:36He reckons you stole it.
30:37And what do you reckon?
30:40That's none of my business is it?
30:42Clever girl.
30:43I've got to go out for a bit I won't be long.
30:45All right Jack.
30:46And stay away from your Mam's.
30:58Gone up in the world I see.
31:00You can't beat the outdoor life you know.
31:02As long as it pays.
31:03I'll manage.
31:06I did go home you know.
31:07Good lad.
31:08Tell your Mam I was asking after her.
31:10You can give us a knock one of these days.
31:12Matt can do with a hand with our garden and all.
31:14Away Matt.
31:15Hey Jack.
31:21I know about your bit of trouble.
31:24Why?
31:25I was with Matt when it happened.
31:27Celebrating.
31:28Not your fault.
31:29I tried to shut Matt up but...
31:31I believe you.
31:32My trouble was Jack I'd had a canny fume myself like...
31:35and I got to listening.
31:37You see I liked Kaganovich.
31:39Matt thinks I cheated him.
31:41I didn't.
31:42I cheated his father years ago.
31:44His father cheated me.
31:46It's that bugger Mullow.
31:48He's doing what he thinks is right Tom.
31:50You can't blame him for that.
31:52I'll see him.
31:53I'm keeping old Billy out of it.
31:56Billy?
31:57Yeah him and Mullow's as thick as thieves.
32:00Now Billy's out of it.
32:01I heard you the first time.
32:03What's on your mind?
32:04Chaps to cross you usually wind up getting hurt.
32:07Maybe they do.
32:08But not this time.
32:10I haven't had to hurt him with.
32:12The good of the cause you say?
32:14No Jess that's what he says.
32:15You go along with it.
32:17There's so much to be done.
32:18Like when I had that locum's job.
32:20I saw things I hate and so do you.
32:22Rickets, malnutrition, TB.
32:25Les is right.
32:26There's nothing we can do without power.
32:29And Jack Ford's got power.
32:31You think Jack's an engine?
32:32You can switch on and off.
32:34He'll more likely blow up in your face.
32:36Stay out of it Billy.
32:37Tom's against it and all you know.
32:39But Tom reckons that Jack's his marrow.
32:42What's your reason Jess?
32:44I think it's wrong.
32:45And if you go on with it it'll get worse.
32:47Jack will see to that.
32:49You had me worried for a minute.
32:51I thought perhaps you were still fond of him.
32:54You're a clever lad Billy.
32:56Always were.
32:57You don't know much do you?
33:01There's a Miss Stafford to see you Mrs. Atherton.
33:03Shut up Mrs. Charlton.
33:07Now look...
33:08I'm out of this.
33:09I'm taking no sides.
33:10I just wish you were out of it too.
33:14When are you going to come and stay here?
33:17As soon as this is settled.
33:19I promise.
33:21Miss Stafford.
33:22Bring us some tea Mrs. Charlton.
33:24Not for me thanks.
33:25I'd better be off.
33:30Well Mr. Ford.
33:31Well Mrs. Ashton.
33:33Still in the wars are you?
33:35How are you bunny lad?
33:37All right.
33:38I'd better go.
33:39Been telling your sister about Les and me have you?
33:41Yes I have.
33:42Did she say anything?
33:44She told us to keep out of it.
33:45That's good advice Billy.
33:47I'd take it if I was you.
33:50See you Jess.
33:52So you're in on this.
33:54Is that why I'm here?
33:56No it's not.
33:57You've asked for it often enough.
33:59But not this way.
34:01Les Mallow of all people.
34:03Aye.
34:05Reminds me of the Padre one church parade a bit out of the Bible.
34:09That he that is without sin among you cast the first stone.
34:13That's Les.
34:15The woman taken in adultery.
34:17What?
34:18The woman taken in adultery.
34:20That's what Jesus said when he saved her.
34:22That he that is without sin.
34:24Les should think shame.
34:29Les should?
34:32Never mind.
34:34I'm out of it Jack.
34:37All right.
34:39Your husband said it was important whatever it was.
34:42Where is he by the way?
34:44Playing bulls.
34:46Well that's better than meeting vulgar characters like me in a low public house.
34:50Well it is a low public house.
34:52I took you there once. Bought you a port.
34:55What are you after Jessie?
34:59It was for our Billy.
35:01It's too late now.
35:03Likely it is but I might as well hear it.
35:05Billy's a good doctor.
35:07I'm not just saying it.
35:09But he can't get work. Politics.
35:11Could be the death of him.
35:13I just wondered...
35:15You need a doctor's opinion for your compensation cases don't you?
35:19I thought maybe you could use Billy.
35:21That's going to be up to him body lass.
35:24There we are.
35:26Shall I pour it out for you?
35:27No no no we'll manage.
35:28I'll leave you to it then.
35:30If you don't mind my asking Mr Ford.
35:33You haven't got a relation called Jack by any chance?
35:36Not that I know of Mrs Charlton.
35:38I'm an orphan you see. Why do you ask?
35:40Oh it's just my man had a run in a few nights back with a Jack Ford.
35:44This Jack Ford gave him a real good hiding.
35:47Oh well I'm sorry I can't help you Mrs Charlton.
35:50I can see why you'd want the fellow prosecuted.
35:52Prosecuted?
35:54I'd like to take him by the hand and say thank you very much.
35:57Charlton still hasn't got the strength to lay a finger on us.
36:05Still at it are you Jack?
36:07Me?
36:08Respectable union officials don't get into fights.
36:11No they don't.
36:12But you do.
36:14Still a bit of good came out of it.
36:16But you didn't know did you?
36:18And you didn't care.
36:20If I was a man I'd hit you myself.
36:22You'd end up with a black eye.
36:31Oh I'm terribly sorry Doctor.
36:33I hope I didn't hurt you Doctor.
36:35Hang on a minute Doctor. I'll just sweep all these nasty leaves out of your road.
36:39Leo.
36:40You gonna make us then are you?
36:42I'm not gonna fight you because I can't and I'd be daft if I tried.
36:44So if you're gonna hurt us get on with it.
36:46Take my belt to you more likely.
36:48I'll tell you one thing first.
36:50I'm out of that Les Mallow business and it's not because of you either.
36:53Oh what then?
36:54I had a word with our Jessie about it.
36:56I watched Matt Headley begging him.
36:58I thought I could stomach that but I can't.
37:00So will that do?
37:01Aye that'll do.
37:03You're still gonna stay at our Jessie's are you?
37:05Yes.
37:06I see.
37:07She needs us Tom.
37:08I thought you said you couldn't treat her.
37:10Well I can but she's happier if I'm there.
37:12It's Ashton she married kidder.
37:14Is he gonna be happier and all?
37:22That demarcation business at Roper's that'll keep till I get back.
37:25I shouldn't be gone more than one night.
37:27Purpose as compensation case Mr. Headley can handle that
37:30and the branch meeting agenda.
37:32Oh and if a Mr. Robbins from the Gazette rings I want to speak to him straight away.
37:35Morning Matt. You're a bit late aren't you?
37:37I'm sorry the bus is running late.
37:38Never mind never mind get your coat off boy lad there's a lot to do.
37:41Righto Miss Laidlaw get on with it.
37:44Jack I've been thinking.
37:45Now this is all the urgent stuff Matt there's an out here you can't handle.
37:48If anything dodgy crops up just leave it till I get back.
37:50Matt where you going?
37:51Don't panic it'll only be for one night if all goes well.
37:54Miss Laidlaw get me a trunk call will you?
37:56To Scotland Yard.
37:57That's in London Miss Laidlaw.
37:59And don't worry nobody's gonna get arrested.
38:01I've got a friend there Detective Sergeant Armstrong.
38:04I want to speak to him personal.
38:07What are you up to Jack?
38:08That demarcation dispute I better have a word with head office.
38:11Well you can handle it.
38:12There's no harm in showing you're keen.
38:14Besides er...
38:15You done your thinking have you Matt?
38:17Aye I have.
38:18You better get on with it then.
38:20Well the way I see it...
38:22Mr. Robbins from the Gazette Mr. Ford.
38:23Right.
38:27Hello Stan.
38:28I'm fine thanks how's yourself?
38:30Good lad.
38:32Listen Stan did you get it?
38:34Great.
38:36Fleur who?
38:38Spell it.
38:39C-A-R...
38:41Oh oh Carruthers right.
38:43And three offences you see.
38:45And she definitely moved to London.
38:47You don't know where I suppose?
38:49Oh well never mind I know a chap who can find her for me.
38:52Oh well er...
38:53You might say a specialist in that line of work aye.
38:56Oh just a bit social work.
38:58Aye.
38:59Well save one for me.
39:01Ta-ra Stan and thanks again.
39:06What's all that about?
39:07Keep.
39:08You first.
39:11Jack I've let you down.
39:12Aye you have.
39:14Well the way I see it...
39:16You've let a lot of people down and all.
39:18I can't keep up with you Jack.
39:20I never could only...
39:22You want out Matt?
39:23Not unless I'm given the push.
39:25Somebody's got to keep an eye on you Jack
39:27and I've had more practice than most only...
39:29You better finish it then.
39:30Well no funny business not while I'm here.
39:34See this wet?
39:37See this dry?
39:38I mean it Jack.
39:39I wouldn't doubt you bonnie lad.
39:41And er...
39:42Did you think about Brother Mallow and all?
39:44All the bloody time.
39:45I wish I knew how we could fiddle him.
39:46I do know.
39:47I went to see Jessie Ashton on Saturday.
39:49Now don't start getting excited.
39:52In the first place she's ill
39:53and in the second place she's after a job for their Billy
39:55but we'll talk about that later.
39:57But she said something had started me thinking
39:59and I made a few inquiries.
40:01Brother Mallow has a sister.
40:03I didn't know that.
40:04I'll bet you didn't.
40:05Now I want you to go home tonight and take care of Dolly
40:08and for God's sake keep your mouth shut about Jessie Ashton
40:10because there's nothing for you and Dolly to worry about.
40:12Now will you do that?
40:13Well of course I will.
40:14But what about that Brother Mallow?
40:16You just leave him to me.
40:18Yes?
40:19I'll have Detective Sergeant Armstrong for you.
40:21Right.
40:25Hello Joel.
40:26Aye.
40:28Jack Ford.
40:30Sergeant Jack Ford.
40:33That's right.
40:35Now listen Joel.
40:36You're just the fella I want.
40:38I'll do what I want.
41:01She's late.
41:02They don't keep you any hours Jack.
41:04That's a nice watch you've got.
41:07I still don't see why you're after her.
41:09Her brother's a mate of mine. He's worried about her.
41:11Fitter is he?
41:13Three quid in a good week.
41:15His sister does a bit better than that.
41:17This is a good beat.
41:19How much?
41:21Twenty. Twenty-five if she feels like grafting.
41:23The blonde of a drop, you say?
41:25They mostly are.
41:27Here she comes.
41:30Which one?
41:32The blonde.
41:34Let's get on with it.
41:36Evening, Fleur.
41:38Oh, Monsieur Armstrong.
41:40You gave me a fight.
41:42I was not doing anything.
41:44This gentleman would tell you...
41:46You've been a good girl, were you?
41:48Pardon me, dear.
41:50This gentleman would like a bit of a word with you.
41:52Oh, yes?
41:54A word, I said, and that's all.
41:56And don't let me catch you.
41:58And don't let me catch you out again tonight.
42:00I won't, Mr. Armstrong.
42:02See you.
42:04I won't let you catch us.
42:06Come to preach, have you?
42:08Me?
42:10Never in the world, Miss, er...
42:12Caravez, Fleur Caravez.
42:14That's funny.
42:16I thought your name was Daisy Manor.
42:18What are you after?
42:20Oh, just a chat, Fleur.
42:22A real drop of this, no?
42:24Holy...
42:29MUSIC STOPS
42:35KNOCK AT DOOR
42:36Come in, Les. Don't be shy.
42:38There's only me here.
42:40Oh, you got my message, did you?
42:42Yes. I'd hardly said it was urgent.
42:44So it is, funny lad.
42:46Are you?
42:48Oh, you must excuse us, Les.
42:50I had a bit of a late night last night.
42:52I was thinking over our little problem.
42:54We haven't got a little problem, have we?
42:56I am.
42:58So let's just forget about the whole thing, shall we?
43:00I mean, what Sanderson charges for his seeds
43:02is no business of mine.
43:04But you're going to make it your business, aren't you, Comrade?
43:07Talking of seeds,
43:09do you know the French word for flower, Les?
43:11Stick to the point, brother.
43:13It's Fleur.
43:15It's a funny thing, that.
43:17Last night in London, I met a lass called Fleur.
43:20Only one time her name was Daisy.
43:22And that's a flower and all.
43:24Don't start anything.
43:26I'll enjoy it, Les.
43:28You won't.
43:30Sit down.
43:37This Fleur is a working girl, Les.
43:40Night shifts, mostly.
43:4220 quid a week.
43:44Sometimes more.
43:46Mind you, she sends a bit home to her brother.
43:48That's for me mother, damn you.
43:50How can I get me mother when I'm out of work?
43:52No, of course not. She thinks she's in the service.
43:55Well, like those two fellas in that story, Les,
43:57maybe you've heard it.
43:59There's this preacher, like that could be you, Les,
44:01and then there's this randy soldier, like that could be me.
44:04And the soldier sees the preacher talking to these tarts
44:06and he says, what are you doing, Reverend?
44:08And the preacher says, I save fallen women.
44:10And the soldier says, well, save one for me, will you?
44:12Do you get it, Les?
44:14Yes, I get it.
44:16You're living on immoral earnings, Les,
44:18and so is your mum.
44:21What do you want?
44:23Just get off me back and stay off.
44:25There's a good lad.
44:31Mind if I ask you something?
44:33Well, say.
44:35Who told you?
44:38It wasn't Matt Headley.
44:51Well, Matt, that fella you were bothered about,
44:54it's all settled.
44:56He's changed his mind.
44:59Oh.
45:01That's marvellous. Thanks, Jack.
45:03Any time, Matt. Any time.
45:21Hello, Les.
45:23I'll be with you in a minute.
45:35Les, you all right?
45:37I've just had a bit of a shock, that's all.
45:40Can I get you a cup of tea or anything?
45:42No, thanks.
45:45Er, Les, I have to tell you...
45:50I kind of go along with what you're doing.
45:52About Jack Ford, I mean.
45:54I'm doing nought about Jack Ford.
45:58Oh, I think you're wise, Les.
46:00I mean, a thing like that, I know you meant it for the best.
46:03Look, I can't do anything about Jack Ford.
46:06I'm doing nought about Jack Ford.
46:08I'm doing nought about Jack Ford.
46:10I'm doing nought about Jack Ford.
46:12I'm doing nought about Jack Ford.
46:14He's beaten me at my own game.
46:16Somebody shot me to him.
46:18Shot you?
46:22Billy, I've come here to ask you face to face.
46:25Was it any of you?
46:27Oh, Les, you surely don't think that I would...
46:30No, I don't mean you, I mean your family.
46:32Who could have told Jack Ford that I've got a sister?
46:35Your mother, maybe?
46:37Well, I hardly know you, Les.
46:40I mean, the only one that knows you is our Jessie,
46:43and she, well...
46:46Go on.
46:48Well, Jack Ford came to see her last Saturday,
46:51but I'm sure she wouldn't say anything.
46:54Jessie?
46:57Dear God.
46:59He's a wonder, Brother Ford, isn't he?
47:02Once he's had his hands on you, you're his for life.
47:07Shouldn't fish in muddy waters.
47:11Sanderson's?
47:13Time to pull out?
47:15No need. There'll be no scandal. I've stopped it.
47:18What have I owe you?
47:20Nothing.
47:22Send us a few bulbs for me garden.
47:36Dance to the daddy, sing to the mommy
47:39Dance to the daddy, to the mommy, sing
47:47Thou shalt have the fishy on a little ishy
47:50Thou shalt have the fishy when the wood comes in
47:54Surgery poquito
48:04Thy shalt have the fishy on the little ishy
48:07Thou shalt have the haddock when the wood comes in
48:15Thou shalt have a fishy and a little dishy, Thou shalt have a mackerel when the boat comes in.
48:21Thou shalt have a fishy and a little dishy, Thou shalt have a salmon when the boat comes in.