Exploring the Legacy of "Jack of Diamonds": A Tribute to Dick Emery's Television Mastery
The British television landscape of the early 1980s was graced with a comedic gem that has since become a nostalgic classic for many: "Jack of Diamonds." This series, which aired in 1983, showcased the versatile comedic talent of Dick Emery, a name synonymous with laughter and entertainment in the UK.
"Jack of Diamonds" followed the misadventures of Bernie Weinstock, a private detective portrayed by Emery, who, along with his partner Norman Lugg (played by Tony Selby), searched for a hoard of diamonds hidden since the Second World War. The show was a loose sequel to "Legacy of Murder" and featured Emery in various roles, a testament to his chameleonic ability to bring diverse characters to life with his unique brand of humour.
The series was broadcast several months after Emery's untimely death in January of the same year, adding a layer of poignancy to the show's history. Despite its brief run of six half-hour episodes, "Jack of Diamonds" left an indelible mark on the hearts of its viewers. It was a showcase not only of Emery's comedic genius but also of the collaborative spirit of the cast and crew who brought this story to the screen.
The narrative of "Jack of Diamonds" was a thrilling blend of comedy and mystery, with Emery's character often finding himself in hilariously precarious situations. The show's writing, credited to John and Steven Singer, delivered wit and suspense in equal measure, complemented by the musical compositions of Ronnie Hazlehurst and the costume designs of Pip Bryce.
Dick Emery's legacy in British comedy is vast, with "Jack of Diamonds" being a shining example of his enduring appeal. His ability to engage audiences with his multifaceted performances has cemented his place in the annals of television history. For those who remember the series, it evokes a sense of nostalgia for a time when comedy was not just about the laughs but also about the storytelling and the characters that stayed with viewers long after the credits rolled.
As we look back on "Jack of Diamonds," we are reminded of the rich tapestry of British television and the performers like Dick Emery who have left an everlasting impact. It is a series that deserves to be revisited, not only for its entertainment value but also for its cultural significance in the realm of British comedy.
"Jack of Diamonds" may have been a brief chapter in the vast book of British television, but it is one that continues to sparkle with the luster of diamonds, much like the treasure its characters sought. It stands as a tribute to Dick Emery, a performer who knew how to find the humor in every situation and who, even decades later, can still bring a smile to our faces.
The British television landscape of the early 1980s was graced with a comedic gem that has since become a nostalgic classic for many: "Jack of Diamonds." This series, which aired in 1983, showcased the versatile comedic talent of Dick Emery, a name synonymous with laughter and entertainment in the UK.
"Jack of Diamonds" followed the misadventures of Bernie Weinstock, a private detective portrayed by Emery, who, along with his partner Norman Lugg (played by Tony Selby), searched for a hoard of diamonds hidden since the Second World War. The show was a loose sequel to "Legacy of Murder" and featured Emery in various roles, a testament to his chameleonic ability to bring diverse characters to life with his unique brand of humour.
The series was broadcast several months after Emery's untimely death in January of the same year, adding a layer of poignancy to the show's history. Despite its brief run of six half-hour episodes, "Jack of Diamonds" left an indelible mark on the hearts of its viewers. It was a showcase not only of Emery's comedic genius but also of the collaborative spirit of the cast and crew who brought this story to the screen.
The narrative of "Jack of Diamonds" was a thrilling blend of comedy and mystery, with Emery's character often finding himself in hilariously precarious situations. The show's writing, credited to John and Steven Singer, delivered wit and suspense in equal measure, complemented by the musical compositions of Ronnie Hazlehurst and the costume designs of Pip Bryce.
Dick Emery's legacy in British comedy is vast, with "Jack of Diamonds" being a shining example of his enduring appeal. His ability to engage audiences with his multifaceted performances has cemented his place in the annals of television history. For those who remember the series, it evokes a sense of nostalgia for a time when comedy was not just about the laughs but also about the storytelling and the characters that stayed with viewers long after the credits rolled.
As we look back on "Jack of Diamonds," we are reminded of the rich tapestry of British television and the performers like Dick Emery who have left an everlasting impact. It is a series that deserves to be revisited, not only for its entertainment value but also for its cultural significance in the realm of British comedy.
"Jack of Diamonds" may have been a brief chapter in the vast book of British television, but it is one that continues to sparkle with the luster of diamonds, much like the treasure its characters sought. It stands as a tribute to Dick Emery, a performer who knew how to find the humor in every situation and who, even decades later, can still bring a smile to our faces.
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00:58wartime diary, written by her late father Jack, which reveals that he hid a large quantity
01:03of diamonds somewhere in Holland in 1944, just before being taken prisoner by the Germans.
01:11Unfortunately, the last page of the diary is unreadable, neither the hiding place nor
01:16the town being revealed. The only decipherable words being horn, corn, and D-E-S-S. Later
01:24that day, Bernie's car, containing the taped interview with Helen, is stolen by Mickey
01:29Jordan, a small-time car thief in the employ of gang leader Cyril Blackman, whose criminal
01:34interest is aroused by the tape. That evening, as he works late, Bernie has an unwelcome
01:41visitor.
01:42I don't know what you're after. You won't find anything here. There's only a couple
02:57Norman. What the hell's been going on in here? We've been turned over. I thought you were
03:08the gunman come back. Gunman? Yeah. That's why I gave you one. It doesn't make sense.
03:14What would he expect of finding a dump like this? Search me? He probably did. He seems
03:19to have searched everywhere else. Yes, well, we'd better get on the blow and report to
03:22the law. Oh, hello. Busby's been knackered. We'd better get out of the local nick. So
03:31me and Frisbee chased him through the allotments, down the road, when he dives into this empty
03:37house. Cup of tea, Gop? Oh, it's all Frisbee. Thank you very much. Then this chummy goes
03:44belting up the stairs, and that's where we nabbed him. Hided in the car seat. I didn't
03:50even lock the door. You could say we nicked him before he had time to bolt. You get that,
04:00Frisbee Bolt? Oh, Inspector Deardorff, I'm glad you're here. I can't say I share your
04:07pleasure, Mr. Weinstock. If you come about your car, we haven't found it. Same goes for
04:11your wallet. No, no, you don't understand. I've got something else to report. Don't tell
04:16me you found a dog fouled in the footpath. A case of canine incontinence. Is this that
04:23private eye you were telling me about? He may be a private eye, but he's a public nuisance.
04:27Now look, this is important. My office was broken into, and I was threatened by an armed
04:32gunman. An armed gunman, you say? Probably want to take a shot at rifle in your safe.
04:38This is no laughing matter. We've got a serious complaint. Complaint? Hope it isn't catching.
04:45Who is this gentleman here? This is Mr. Norman Lundt, my partner. Pleased to meet you. Yes,
04:58I'm sure you are. Right, perhaps you'd like to tell us what happened? Yes, well, I was
05:03sitting in my office, working late, when suddenly the door from the other office burst open,
05:08and there was this big tall geezer with a shotgun. Perfectly accurate description, yes. Should be
05:14able to pick him up with no bother. What the inspector means is, can you describe his
05:18facial features? No, he had a stocking over his head. A stocking over his head? Ha, ha,
05:23ha, ha. Probably when we pick him up, we'll give him a suspended sentence. Ha, ha, ha.
05:28Oh, he draws. Comical in the extreme. Yes, what happened next? Well, I threw my in-tray
05:33at him and made a dash for the door. And? I tripped over the rug, ran into the wall,
05:39knocked myself out. Oh. Just been erected at it, this wall? I mean, you didn't know it was there?
05:46Sort of leapt out and took you by surprise, eh? I ran into the wall by accident. Perfectly
05:54understandable. Happens all the time. What about you, sir? Your cranium seems to harbour a rather
06:01nasty confusion. Pardon? You got a bang on the bonce. Oh, yeah. And was you attacked by the
06:07same wall? No, Mr. Weinstock hit me. Well, well, well, the plot thickens. It was a mistake. Seems
06:15to be your day for making mistakes. You lose your car, your wallet, you get turned over by an armed
06:21villain, you run into a wall, and then you clobber your mate by mistake. Must say your stories are
06:28rather strange in a court of law. May I remind you that we are law-abiding citizens who pay our
06:34taxes. Just as well, otherwise you'd be in trouble with the yellow rose. Yellow rose? The yellow rose
06:40of taxes. Right, Mr. Weinstock, leave it to us professionals. We'll be round in the morning
06:51to check for fingerprints. Thank you very much. Come on, then. By the way, Mr. Weinstock, take a tip
06:58from me. Next time you run into a wall, make sure you're well and truly plastered.
07:29Would you mind going into the other room, my dear? We'll continue this later. You don't
07:44often know how to pick up, Mr. Blakeman. I flatter myself that my tastes are of the utmost
07:49refinement. I think I could truthfully say that I'm a man of great sensitivity. I brought your
07:56gun back. You didn't have to use it after all. No, I never laid a finger on him. Excellent. I
08:03abhor violence. Except when it's absolutely necessary, of course. Well, that is the end
08:11of the good news, I'm afraid. I'll turn that office upside down. There's no trace of nothing
08:16about what we heard on that tape. What about Mr. Weinstock? Couldn't you have used your more
08:21gentle powers of persuasion and broken a finger or two? Well, it wouldn't have done no good. He
08:26ran into a wall and knocked himself cold. Uncooperative crittin'. I suppose you searched
08:31this person thoroughly? Oh, yeah, yeah, course. Course of nothing. Look, perhaps we ought to find
08:36out his address and tip his gaff over. No, no, no, no, no, Reg. On reflection, we were wrong to
08:41use the crude approach in the first place. Come with me, I want to show you something.
08:45Ooh, charming little fellow. A Peruvian bird-eating spider. It's horrible. Oh, not very pretty,
08:57perhaps, but makes a most efficient living in his jungle. Much the same as we do in ours.
09:02Technique's very simple, too. He lies in wait for his prey and then pounces. We'll do the same.
09:10Mr. Weinstock is a detective. Let him detect. We'll keep our eye on him. When he retrieves the
09:18jewels, pow! Brilliant, Mr. Blackman, below me brilliant. All right, my darling, a robin for
09:26you for breakfast. I don't know how you're going to live with a thing like that in the house. I
09:30find my spiders a great source of comfort. We have an affinity. They, like me, are natural predators.
09:40Ooh, Mr. Blackman. What is it, Jasmine, my dear? Well, I was in the kitchen looking for a biscuit,
09:48and I opened this jar, and a great flipping furry thing jumped out on the floor. Well,
09:55don't worry about it, my child. She's perfectly harmless. That's Lucy, my Siberian tundra spider,
10:00a very rare and valuable specimen. Well, I hope she can swim. Why? Because I just flushed Lucy
10:09down the loo. I think you're ever so brave, Mr. Weinstock, to throw your entry at that
10:21fellow with a shotgun. I'm not only brave, but strong. There must have been six months' work
10:26in that basket. You're only jealous because he's a hero. I suppose you'd have thrown your wig at him
10:32and bitten him with your dentures. Listen, darling, this is all mine. Maybe, but these aren't. I
10:40didn't know you had false teeth, Sharon. Not me, I'm your silly fool. I still can't understand why
10:49that bloke broke into our office last night. But Inspector Dearlove didn't have much order. Anyway,
10:55let's get down to nitty-gritty. How are we going to proceed with this case? Well, it will please
10:59you to know that in spite of a splitting headache last night, I went carefully through this half a
11:04dozen times, analysing it minutely in detail for any hidden clue. Kornholm, D-E, double S. The last
11:14legible words, remember? Yeah, and what did you come up with? Not a bleeding thing. I hope you are. So,
11:22where do we go from here? How do we discover the whereabouts of a Dutch town where the diamonds
11:27may or may not be hidden? Can I make a suggestion, Mr. Weinstock? Make anything, if it's only a fool
11:32to yourself. Well, surely we could discover the location of the Royal Wessex Regiment in October
11:371944 by consulting army records. Oh, brilliant. They're gonna let us lot go poking through their
11:43files, aren't they? You stupid berk. Actually, I was thinking of my uncle, Mr. Lund. What's your
11:49uncle got to do with it? Well, he happens to be quite a high-up bod at the Ministry of Defence.
11:53High-up? Lift attendant, is he? No, he's a junior minister, as a matter of fact. I'm sure Uncle
11:59Hillary could get us the information we need. Hillary? You're sure he's your uncle, not your
12:03auntie? Would you like me to go and give him a ring, Mr. Weinstock? I take it as a great personal
12:08favour, Oliver, me old son. And while you're on the blow, mention my name and give him my kindest
12:13regards. Oh, don't it make you sick? I can't help having been born with blue blood in my veins,
12:18Mr. Lund. That's right, Norm. Any more than you can help being this common as muck, with brown
12:23hair in your veins. Look at it this way, he's caviar and you're thwipin' onions.
12:33Yeah. Cheers.
12:38There you go, Squire.
12:39Now, madam, if you think you recognise the man who approached you on the common, totally naked from
12:45the waist down, I want you to reach out and touch him.
12:57Try to make sure, in your own words, that you don't touch him.
13:01Yes, sir.
13:04Oh.
13:07Try to make sure, in your own mind, before identifying any of the men in the line-up.
13:13If you get them to drop their trousers, I'll recognise him straight away.
13:17I'm sorry, madam, we'll have to make do with our faces.
13:21If I sort the right one out, can I take him home?
13:25You've got to bear in mind, madam, that only one of these men is guilty. The rest are innocent.
13:30Well, if they come home with me, they won't be innocent for long.
13:51I like the one with the hat.
14:00I like the one with the hat.
14:15I'm not happy about this one, Gup. On the face of it, it's one for the files.
14:19We've got no fingerprints, no motive, no suspect, and nothing appears to have been stolen.
14:24And yet, I've got this gut feeling...
14:27You should lay off the centipodes, Frisbee.
14:29Sir, I think you're right, you know.
14:31I did notice something rather strange as we left Weinstock's office.
14:34What was that, Gup?
14:35Well, lurking on the pavement opposite, trying to be inconspicuous, was an old customer of ours, Mickey Jordan.
14:41I thought he was still in the scrubs.
14:43No, no, he's been out a couple of months now.
14:46You really ought to try and be more like the top of the pops, you know.
14:48I don't follow you, Gup.
14:49Well, keep up to date with the latest releases.
14:51Take that, you dirty, filthy swine.
14:53That's him, Sergeant. I'd recognise him anywhere.
14:55No, no, madam, that's Mr. Dearlove, our detective inspector.
14:58Then you ought to know better going about flashing, you dirty, filthy swine.
15:03Take it away, Sergeant, you stupid old crone.
15:05I'll give you a crone.
15:07I'll give you a crone.
15:09I'll give you a crone.
15:11Yes, yes.
15:12I can't understand how she mistook you for one of them, sir.
15:14No, they're miles taller than I am.
15:16Ah, been down to the jewellers, have you, Jackson?
15:18Jewellers, sir?
15:20I see you've got a new charm on your bracelet.
15:22If that joke don't count as police brutality, I don't know what does.
15:36If you don't get off that phone soon, I'm going to be Mozart.
15:38Who fancies another one?
15:40Oh, I'm sorry, sir.
15:42I'm sorry, sir.
15:44Mozart, who fancies another one?
15:46Oh, no, he'll have a drink and I'll be anybody's.
15:49Get her another one, Byrne, I'll pay.
15:51When I said anybody's, I meant within reason.
15:54Hang on, here he comes.
15:56Blimey, the length of time you've been,
15:58you could have walked to Whitehall and talked to your uncle in person.
16:01Sorry I've been so long.
16:02That's quite all right, Oliver, me old mate.
16:04Did you manage to get through to your uncle with no bother?
16:06No trouble at all.
16:07And have you got any interesting news?
16:09I jolly well have.
16:11Apparently, my Aunt Daphne's chauffeur, Brian,
16:14has just had a sex change
16:16and is now working as Mary, the upstairs maid.
16:18No, Oliver, no, not that sort of news.
16:21Have you found out anything pertinent
16:23to the case what we're working on?
16:25Oh, I see. Well, yes.
16:27Not entirely good, I'm afraid.
16:29Uncle Hillary got one of his minions
16:31to dig out the dope on the Royal Wessex Regiment,
16:331st Battalion, by the way,
16:35and unfortunately their exact movements
16:37during October 1944 can't be pinpointed.
16:39Can't be pinpointed?
16:41What a way to run a war!
16:43But don't they keep records of this sort of thing?
16:45Oh, they did. Each unit kept a war diary
16:47giving precise details of all their operations,
16:49but unluckily the Royal Wessex Battalion headquarters
16:52was wiped out and the diary destroyed.
16:54My life, you've got it in for me, haven't you?
16:57However, using the old loaf of bread,
16:59I got on to the Royal Wessex Regimental Association
17:01and I managed to get the name and address
17:03of Carter's platoon commander at that time.
17:05Oh, you mean the bloke who called him outside the jewellery shop?
17:07Obviously.
17:08Oh, well, stands to reason, doesn't it?
17:10I mean, him being an officer,
17:12he's bound to know whereabouts they were.
17:14Oh, yeah. Officers know everything.
17:16Us poor other bloody ranks was just cannon fodder.
17:19What are you going on about?
17:21All you ever did was National Service
17:23and spent most of your time in hospital.
17:25With piles.
17:28Carry on, Oliver.
17:30Well, this chap, his name, he's now a retired colonel.
17:32He's Charles Edgerton
17:34and he lives at, um...
17:36Thornbury Manor, Upper Lenwade,
17:38which is a village somewhere in Worcestershire.
17:41Where the sauce comes from.
17:44You're a genius, Oliver.
17:46Remind me to have a good think about your salary.
17:48Gosh, you don't mean to say you're going to start paying me?
17:51Oh, no, not necessarily.
17:53We could owe you a bit more.
17:55Well, what's the next move, then, Bernie?
17:57Well, first thing tomorrow morning,
17:59we nip straight up to Worcestershire
18:01and interview this, uh, Colonel Edgerton-Geezer.
18:03We have to take your car.
18:05What about me, Mr Weinstock?
18:07Oh, no, no, you stay here with Sharon and I'll default.
18:09Well, I don't mind staying behind in the office with Sharon, Bern.
18:11You could take young Oliver with you.
18:13Give him a bit of experience.
18:15He'd get more experience in the office with me.
18:18No, I think it'd be better if you came with me, Noel.
18:21Oh, all right, Bern.
18:23You keep your hands off her.
18:25I wouldn't dream of doing anything else.
18:28That's the trouble with some blokes.
18:30They've got no ambition.
18:35Take him!
18:48Stupid game.
18:50It's like golf on horseback.
18:52What are you talking about?
18:54Polo was imported from India
18:56during the days of the Reds.
18:58It's part of our great British heritage.
19:00What do you mean, our great British heritage?
19:02Your granny was Romanian, your granddad was Russian.
19:04So? The royal family played the game
19:06and they're all Greeks and Germans.
19:13Oh, excuse me.
19:15We're endeavouring to make contact
19:17with a certain Colonel Edgerton.
19:19We went down to his house, Thornberry Manor,
19:21and we're told he'll be down here at the polo game.
19:23By Jovius.
19:25The old boy never misses a game.
19:27He's our president, you know.
19:29Oh, really? Oh, good for him.
19:31Could you tell us where we might find him?
19:33There he is. Over there.
19:35Oh.
19:39Oh, thank you very much.
19:41By the way,
19:43if you're a teetotaler,
19:45keep out of the way of his breath.
19:47He could knock you down at 20 paces.
19:49Oh, thank you.
19:59Oxford!
20:01What do you want?
20:03I want another drink, damn you,
20:05and stir your sub to me!
20:09Now, listen, Norm.
20:11When we talk to this Colonel Edgerton,
20:13don't mention diamonds.
20:15All we want to know is the name of the town
20:17where Carter was captured, right?
20:19What do you take me for, an idiot?
20:21Please yourself.
20:23What yarn are you going to spin him?
20:25Leave it to me. I'll do the talking.
20:27Excuse me, Colonel Edgerton?
20:29Oh, God.
20:31Crime Busters International? What the devil do you want?
20:33Well, just a moment of your time,
20:35in private, sir, if that's at all possible.
20:37Oh, very well.
20:39Well, you'll have to wait until after the game,
20:41and then we'll go back to my place.
20:43Thank you very much, sir.
20:45Here you are. Hold your glass up.
20:47This is Foxwell, my batman.
20:49I am not your batman.
20:51We ain't in the army no more.
20:53I'm your servant. God help me.
20:55Well, I expect you captured like a drink, huh?
20:57Like a drink?
20:59I won't say no, would you, Lord?
21:01Most acceptable.
21:03Yes, well, you'd better dip along to the clubhouse.
21:05There's a nice little bar in there.
21:07I'll send Foxwell to deliver you after the game.
21:09Thank you very much, sir.
21:13Leave the bottle, Foxwell!
21:19Come along, Lin Wade!
21:21Stick the boot in!
21:23You've got him on the run now!
21:27My turn!
21:45Where the hell have the blighters got to?
21:47What happened?
21:49Did you run out of petrol?
21:51No, sir.
21:53We had to take it easy
21:55because there was a police car in front of us.
21:57Oh, you don't want to worry about those chaps.
21:59Oh, no.
22:01Whenever I'm in danger of being stopped,
22:03I always swap seats with Foxwell here.
22:05It's been done 14 times
22:07for dangerous driving.
22:09Serves him right, the lunatic.
22:11Yes, well, you'd better come along.
22:15Yes, well, you'd better come inside
22:17and tell me what it's all about.
22:19Come along, Foxwell.
22:29I'm dying to know
22:31what you could possibly want with me.
22:33I've never been interviewed by a private detective before.
22:35Oh, it's nothing very important, Colonel.
22:37Just something to do with your experiences
22:39during the Second World War.
22:41Oh.
22:43Oh, dreadful thing.
22:45Hardly bears thinking
22:47about
22:49man's inhumanity to man.
23:03This, uh...
23:05This is what I call my quiet room.
23:07I find it very peaceful in here.
23:09Do come and sit down.
23:11I expect you're ready for a drink.
23:13I know I am.
23:19Blimey, Norm.
23:21It's like the National Front's trophy room.
23:25Oh, that's strange.
23:27I don't remember having a whole bottle
23:29with my cornflakes this morning.
23:31Foxwell!
23:33No need to shout.
23:35I'm here.
23:37Blasted fellow.
23:39Fetch a bottle of brandy.
23:41You're an old relic.
23:45On second thoughts,
23:47better remember our guests.
23:49Fetch a brace of bottles.
23:53Interesting lot of stuff
23:55you've got here, Colonel.
23:57So you've noticed my little collection, huh?
23:59Yeah, it did catch my eye.
24:01Ah.
24:03Now, do you know
24:05what this is?
24:07It's a South American blowpipe.
24:09They use it to fire darts
24:11coated with a deadly venom.
24:13Nasty.
24:15It's absolutely no antidote.
24:19Oh, my God.
24:21Oh, double top.
24:23I wonder how the hell that got in there.
24:25I must have placed it there
24:27when I tried to do away
24:29with the lady wife.
24:31Just my little joke, you know.
24:33Ah.
24:36Here's an interesting little weapon.
24:40Yes, a 15th century
24:42Swiss.
24:49You stupid old bastard.
24:51Oh, shut up, Foxwell.
24:53Go and pour the drinks
24:55before I put you on
24:5714 days jank.
24:59Now, gentlemen,
25:01what, uh,
25:03what do you want me to tell you?
25:05Well, um,
25:07we are, uh,
25:09doing some research
25:11for a famous writer
25:13who's compiling a book about the Allied
25:15operations in the Low Countries
25:17during the Second World War.
25:19I was there with the 1st Battalion
25:21of the Royal Wessex Regiment.
25:23Do you recall an incident which took place
25:25somewhere in Holland in October
25:271944?
25:29You were in charge of a platoon which had to
25:31withdraw in the face of superior forces.
25:33And in one of your platoons was the
25:35Corporal Carter, who was taken prisoner.
25:37Can you remember the name of the
25:39little town where this took place?
25:41Oh, I don't remember.
25:43Holland 44.
25:52Yeah, that's right.
25:55Of course.
25:59I don't remember a thing
26:01about it, old boy.
26:03Holland 44.
26:05It's all a blur, but then so was
26:07yesterday.
26:09Do you remember anything about it,
26:11Vauxhall? He was there at the time,
26:13you know. Me?
26:15No, nothing at all.
26:17Absolutely nothing.
26:21Oh, well, not to worry.
26:25Nice of you to have seen us.
26:27Come on, Norm.
26:29Tell you what.
26:31Tell you what.
26:33There is someone you might care to have a word
26:35with. My ex-platoon
26:37sergeant of that time.
26:39A great chap.
26:41We always kept in touch.
26:43His name's George Billiard.
26:45Runs a yacht-broking business in the Bright
26:47Marina. Done very well for another
26:49rank. Thank you very much,
26:51Colonel Richardson. That's a good lead.
26:53Make a note of that, Norm.
26:55If you should
26:57remember anything else, Colonel, we'll be staying
26:59in the village overnight at the White Swan.
27:01Will do, will do. Foxwell,
27:03show the gentleman out.
27:17I'd just like to say I
27:19appreciate your predicament, old mate.
27:21An honest working-class bloke being
27:23exploited by inherited wealth,
27:25being subjugated by the bourgeoisie
27:27held in your yacht by the
27:29barrier of poverty.
27:31Shovel.
27:39Holland.
27:41October 44.
27:43Corporal
27:45Carter. I should remember.
27:49Great balls of fire!
27:51I've got it! Foxwell!
27:55Harsdorf, Foxwell.
27:57I've just remembered.
27:59Who? Harsdorf, you idiot.
28:01The little town where Corporal Carter
28:03was put in the bag.
28:05Harsdorf, you say?
28:07Yes, that's the name.
28:09Blasted brandy got in the way, otherwise I would have
28:11remembered. I'd better pop down to the
28:13White Swan and tell those two private
28:15detectives. I wouldn't bother,
28:17Colonel, sir. Can't be important.
28:19Probably not, but
28:21one likes to do a chap a favour.
28:23The pub won't be open yet, sir.
28:25Why don't you have another
28:27couple of drinks and go down later on?
28:29You know, you're not all
28:31bad, Foxwell.
28:33Now and again you have a marvellous idea.
28:49Ha, ha, ha!
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