Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators (2018) s05e04 Episode Script
A Dark House
(dramatic music)
Oh, I know, Frank.
Yeah, I'm exhausted.
Leah wanted to see the whole of
Australia and I said to her, I said,
"The termite hills of
Lichfield National Park
might be on your bucket
list, but they are not on mine."
I've had enough of
creepy crawlies and critters.
Thank you very much,
and thank you very much.
It's strange to think, isn't it?
Just two days ago, I was
watching the sunset over Uluru.
Yeah, just get some sleep.
Me and Sebastian are
gonna try and soldier on.
Have you been busy?
Oh, yeah, up to our eyes.
- Dolly Parton.
- Nope.
- Debbie Harry.
- Nope.
- Boris Johnson
- Close.
What's that is that Sebastian,
what was that?
Oh, just spitballing potential
brand ambassadors for the agency.
Ooh, that's odd.
Door's stuck.
I give up.
Oh.
Oh, who are you?
Who are you?
Um, I live here.
No, no, no, this is
my cottage. I just bought it.
Oh.
(laughing)
Oh.
Oh, that's very good, yeah.
How did Frank put you out?
This is, that's hilarious, Frank.
You actually really got me.
What are you talking about?
You're one of Sebastian's acting friends,
I expect. Are you?
No, I mean, certainly I'm not.
It's all right, you can stop now.
You can drop it. It's fine, I get it.
It's, um, you're very
good though, actually.
I should say, you were just the
right side of affronted and po-faced.
It was good.
You need to leave,
or I'm calling the police.
(upbeat music)
(crying)
Camomile for you.
Extra honey.
- DS Keeler, I
- (crying)
Joe, I'm just trying to find the, um
(crying) (nose blowing)
Yeah.
I understand.
What did Keeler say?
The land registry has
this Celia Touchstone down
as the legal owner of your
house as of two days ago.
That's ridiculous.
What's he gonna do about it?
Nothing.
Not until he can prove
it was an actual crime.
How can you steal a house?
Identity theft.
Someone pretends to be you,
they sell the house, pocket the cash.
I could see what your
mortgage provider knows.
Oh yeah.
No.
Oh no, I've already
paid the mortgage off.
I paid it off when mum died.
They haven't just stole them from me.
They stole them from my dead mother!
(sobbing)
Have you called your sister yet?
I don't think she's got a signal.
Well, listen, don't worry.
Me and Sebastian will take
care of everything, won't we?
Thou shalt have justice
more than thou desirest.
Yeah, what he said.
(sobbing)
Do you mind if I, uh?
Look, I do sympathize for
your friend's situation, Mr. Hathaway,
but I bought the cottage in good faith.
From?
A Freddie Duke.
It has United Estates.
Look, I hope I'm not being
out of order or anything, but
do you think that you maybe consider
moving out until this
whole mess is cleared up?
No, that's out of the question.
- I've relocated from London.
- Yeah, but she's homeless.
And I'm very sorry, but
I'm an innocent victim too.
Hang on, what's
happened to all of Lu's stuff?
I believe a house clearance company came
and took everything and the
cottage was being repossessed.
Repossessed?
Ha, the cheeky cow.
That's it, you own that anger.
We want the can-do Lu.
Lu with the glass half full.
Well, although technically a glass has
been nicked and half
filled by somebody else.
Not helping.
No, Sebastian's right.
It's time for the fight back.
I am woman. Hear me roar.
Are you caught in the bard as well now?
What?
- No, it's Helen Reddy.
- Helen Reddy.
It's my mum's favorite song.
Right, come on then.
Let's go and see what this estate
agent has got to say for himself.
I'll just spray some air
freshener around while I'm gone.
Come on.
Say something.
I can't, it's too embarrassing.
She's too smelly.
Speak up.
What?
I was just suggesting to Sebastian
that we go and call the local
furniture places for your stuff.
(Church bell chiming) (gentle music)
Hello.
Hi, we're looking for Freddie Duke.
That would be me.
Mr. and Mrs.
Shakespeare, miss, miss.
Yes, we're actually proud investigators.
Oh.
Yes, and we would like to know
why you sold my cottage in
Wilncote to Celia Touchstone.
Wilncote.
Wilncote.
Oh, hang on, yes.
I know the one you mean.
Wasn't that owned by Mega Fast Moves?
No, no, it was owned
by me and I didn't even
know it had been sold
until a couple of hours ago.
Oh, that's terrible.
- Hmmm.
- I'm so sorry.
Please, take a seat.
Look, I'd love to help,
but as far as I
knew, the sale was all above board.
And what can you tell us
about Mega Fast Moves?
Online property buying company.
Useful if you want to make a quick sale.
They do buy well under market
value and sell for a serious profit.
Have you sold property for them before?
Couple of times, yeah.
Pretty straightforward stuff.
Always very fast, obviously.
(laughing)
I've only dealt with them via email.
Didn't that strike you as a bit odd?
Not really.
I mean, everything's online nowadays.
There is one person
that you should speak to.
Oliver Silvius of Silvius Solicitors.
Yeah, he handles all the
conveyancing for Mega Fast Moves.
In fact, I've got his card
around here somewhere.
Yeah.
Here you go.
I hope you managed to work things out.
Thank you.
Yeah, sorry, I had a sausage
and bean past you earlier.
It's gone through me like a steam train.
(thunder rumbling)
So, what do you reckon?
He gave up that solicitor
bloke pretty quickly, didn't he?
Lu?
I've realised, you know, it's not just
my house that I've lost, is it? It's
It's all my beautiful things,
Frank, and my memories.
(gentle music)
Ooh
Why don't you get in
the car, Lu, in the dry?
Okay.
(phone ringing)
G'day.
I mean, good afternoon.
Shakespeare and Hathaway
Private Investigators.
- How may I help you?
- Yeah, it's me.
Listen, I need contact details
and a background check
on a company called Mega Fast Moves.
Mega Fast
How's our waltzing Matilda getting on?
Yeah, not great.
So you haven't
mentioned her exotic aroma.
No.
Do it.
Are you erm okay?
Yes, yes, I will be as soon as
I find out who's done this to me.
- Okay.
- Come on, then.
(gentle music)
(gentle music)
Yeah, I hope this won't take long.
I have a client waiting.
Well, tell us all about Mega Fast Moves
and we'll be on our way.
I've done a couple of local
conveyancing jobs for them. Why?
Because someone pretending to be me
sold my house to them
when I was out of the country.
And you're holding me responsible?
Well, if you aren't, who is?
Mega Fast Moves.
If they bought from someone pretending
to be
- Sorry, what was your name again?
- Luella Shakespeare.
Then it's up to them to check
if it's the real Luella Shakespeare
is selling the property.
Is that all you've got to say?
No.
If you manage to catch
up with anyone there,
please ask them to reply to my emails.
They haven't paid my invoice yet.
Well, you must know something, as you
Oh, yes.
Yeah.
Oh, hi, Spider.
(speaking in foreign language)
Nice holiday, Lu?
Well, yeah, until I got back.
We did hear what happened, right?
That's why I'm here.
This is all Sebastian could find
on Mega Fast Moves,
so he's called in the big guns.
Oh, great. So what have you got so far?
Well, for sta (sniffing)
Well, for starters, it looks like
they set up a couple of years ago,
but I mean, this site is
faker than plastic trees.
Can you find out who's behind it?
Yeah, and who they bought my house from.
And where the money from the sale went.
Triple affirmative, that one.
I might need a bit of time.
- Where have you been?
- Apparently, Spider can't function
without an unceasing
supply of ultra-processed
food and free-flowing energy drink.
But Otherwise, he's working pro bono.
Oh, thanks, Spider.
Anything to get your house back, Lu?
And if you need a place to kip,
my sofa bed has your name on it.
Just as long as you have a shower first.
Sorry?
Oh, no need to be embarrassed.
I mean, I get pretty wrecked myself
and I've been on a gaily bender.
Oh.
Oh.
That smell is me.
No wonder it's been
following me about all day.
I thought it was you.
Oh, thanks very much.
It is me trying not to kick
you when you're already down.
Oh, guys.
Guys, I'm so sorry.
I've just had 24 hours without any
sleep or a charge to wash or clean.
I guess I had no judgement.
And thanks, Spider, for
the offer and staying at yours,
but I think actually I'd
be more relaxed in a B&B.
But you'll be lucky to find anywhere.
There's another artisanal
gin festival on this week.
Really?
Oh.
Well, I suppose I could
always sleep in Lulu.
It's my Mini.
I'm not gonna let you sleep in your car.
I've got a spare room.
You can have it for as long as you need.
Ooh Frank, I'm gonna hug you.
- Oh, please don't.
- No.
We'll have fun, won't we?
We'll be roomies.
We can get a takeaway
from Boston Bolti for dinner.
Ooh, lovely.
I'll have a stuffed paratha with mine.
Yeah, I mean, just me and her.
Yeah, yeah, what I'd love right now
is a nice big glass of
wine and a big bubble bar.
Oh, wow, Frank. It's
Cozy, yeah.
Yeah, I never got around to
unpacking when me and Maureen split.
You.
Only you would go
backpacking without a backpack.
It's called glam packing.
Right, yeah.
(groans)
Ooh.
Right, I'll make some space
while you go and freshen up.
Yes, sorry.
Where would I do that?
It's just in there, yeah, yeah.
(sighs)
Terrible stench.
(screams)
- Frank!
- What?
Well, it was just there.
It just came out of nowhere.
But it's all right,
'cause I think I could
No, stop, stop!
Oh, come here, Jimmy, lad.
Come here.
Did she scare you?
Don't worry, I won't let her hurt you.
Jimmy?
Yeah, you know, Jimmy Cagney.
You dirty rat.
He's a pet?
Yeah, I'll let him have the
run of the bathroom while I'm out.
Oh, Frank!
Well, what about disease
and incontinence and
I know the Black Death
gave them a bad rep,
but rats are actually very
intelligent and sociable creatures.
Hey, he'll laugh if you tickle him.
All right, no, I'll take
your word for that.
All right. Right, well, I'll go and put
him in his cage while you, err
- freshen up a bit.
- Okay.
(sighs)
Welcome home, Lu.
(chiming bell)
(snoring)
I wish Frank snored like that.
He kept me up all night snoring.
- I could hear him through the walls.
- No, you couldn't!
(snoring)
- Where did Mr. Cagney sleep?
- In a cage in Frank's room.
He must have a teeny
tiny pair of earplugs.
(giggling)
Oh, still no joy finding your furniture.
But I did have a bit of a
breakthrough yesterday.
I tracked down a few other
victims of Mega Fast Moves
and one of them is due any second
(knocking on door)
- Now?
- Oh!
Ordering my text?
Yeah.
Meet Lu Shakespeare.
- Hello.
- Hi.
(wheezing in his sleep)
Just having a power nap.
So you were away visiting
your daughter when it happened?
Yes, just had our first
grandchild with Noah
and me and Bill went to help
out for a couple of months.
And when you came back,
someone else was living in your house?
Yes, it was such a shock.
Apparently they had
to move really quickly
'cause the husband was starting a
new job, but they were a lovely couple.
I don't blame them.
And they had bought
your place from Freddie Duke
who was selling for Mega Fast Moves?
Yes.
And we also spoke to that
Mr. Silvius who
was doing the conveyancing
he was no good.
And do you know what?
He charged us for that appointment
and he blamed it on the other company
and told us to get in touch with
Land Registry for some compensation.
Yeah, sounds familiar.
And the worst of it was
that after that meeting
Bill had a massive heart attack and
he's been in Arden Hospital ever since.
Audrey, I'm so sorry.
I'm not upset, I'm just flaming furious.
I could kill whoever's
responsible for doing this.
What about the police?
Yeah, I filed a complaint.
I just felt like I was wasting
their time and I had even
offered a reward to whoever
can get us our home back.
Well, it's very generous.
Not that we're interested.
No.
(harrumph)
You know, when I
spoke to the other victims,
they also said that their buyers needed
a quick sale and they paid in cash.
Do you think Mega Fast Moves
have been stealing houses to order?
It's worth checking out.
Yeah, it's got some silence.
Yeah, no, don't tell them that.
No, no, no, I'll call you back.
(clearing his throat)
Freddie Duke, as you
like it, Estates Manager.
??? Kerwin.
How can I help?
I'm looking to buy a wee place over
here so I can grow my export business.
Oh, what line are you in?
Oysters.
We already supply a lot of top restaurants,
so I really need somewhere right now.
Any idea on budget?
Cash is no object.
Really?
All right, well, let's
take some details down.
It's official, Oliver Silvius
has got zero online presence.
- (groans)
- I know
Five hours!
Five hours he's not even left
the place or had a single visitor.
I think he's lying low because
he knows we're on to him.
Maybe.
Did you always want
to be in the police force?
No, up until I was about 10,
I wanted to be a lion tamer.
Oh, yes, Ryan.
Yeah, I could see that, good choice.
I always wanted to be a
brain surgeon and a mermaid.
What, at the same time?
Yeah.
I'm a woman, I could multitask.
Might be tricky to keep
the operating theater clean,
though, you know, with all
that seaweed floating about.
That the best you could do?
I'm just saying, it sounded a bit fishy.
I didn't want to carp on about it.
(laughs)
That's good.
- But I didn't want to see you flounder.
- Okay.
(laughs)
I live but!
- All right, all right.
- Okay, all right.
- Oh, come on, Ariel.
- What?
- (groans)
- Oh!
Follow that crab, er, cab.
(gentle music)
Mm, likes a younger woman, then.
So cynical, Webby's daughter.
Ooh, better not be his daughter.
It's a shame.
You know, I thought you'd love that one.
Oh, it's class, so it is.
But I've not seen anything I like so much
as my dirty wee house in County Down.
Places around here,
they're just not as coastal.
Well, we are miles from the coast, so.
Got the Avon, though.
I'm sure I can find you some, some
riverside properties you'd absolutely adore.
Any I can see, no.
Nothing at the moment, no.
But I'll give you a call as
soon as something comes in.
- Do you mind if I take this?
- No bother.
What have I told you
about calling me at work?
Again?
You went out with the girls on Saturday.
I suppose I can't say no, then.
You'd better not be late, though, Fee.
Women, eh?
Aye, my other half, Francine.
She's never off my back.
She must have the
bladder of an elephant.
I can never drink that much
champagne and not go for a wee.
Stop it.
Beginning to regret that last coffee.
Do you know, I became a bit of an expert
at wild wheeze when
we were in the outback.
I knew exactly how to avoid
the lizards and the snakes.
Oh, very crocodile-dandish.
Yeah.
You know, it's not just the crocodiles
you've got to look out for, actually,
because koalas can be really vicious.
Yeah, Leah tried to cuddle on
once and it bit her right on the niffle.
Oh, no, I'll be back in a bit.
Frank, Frank, something's happening.
Something's happening, there's movement.
Frank?
Frank, peak faster, we're on the move.
I'm going as fast as I can.
Oh, Frank, we've missed them.
They must have gotten a taxi.
You don't know that.
Let's drive around a
bit, we might spot them.
We'll have to do a hill start now.
- Here?
- Yes, yes.
Oh, I cannot believe they got away
from us because of your weak bladder.
I said I'm sorry, all right?
- What are you doing?
- Hmm?
Just tidying up a bit.
I have a system.
Oh, and I need the toilet paper to hang
underneath and not over the top, all right?
All right.
Now listen, you heat up that
leftover ball tea, I'll go and get Jimmy.
They made an odd couple,
didn't they, Oliver and that woman?
And you know what?
I don't think that was their first date,
judging by the way they were snogging.
You okay?
Oh, yep, yes.
Where's Jimmy?
Oh, he's fine.
He's not in the bathroom, is he?
He'll turn up eventually.
Frank, you're expecting me to be able
to sleep when there's a rat on the loose?
You slept in the outback
with lizards and snakes.
He looks like the guy who
did tour, I'm not Bear Grylls.
Oh, he's just found a nice
warm spot to have a nap.
Like my bed.
(screams)
Ooohh
Jimmy, Jimmy.
Oh, what'd you do?
I touched it.
Jimmy.
Jimmy.
Oh, hi Spidey.
You got anything for us?
Well, like I thought, Mega Fast Moves
doesn't actually exist.
It's just a load of AI-generated
content that leads to myriad dead ends.
So whoever's behind the business
sold my house and all the others.
Yep.
And as you suspected,
that would be Oliver Silvius.
Everything leads back to him.
What about Freddie Duke?
He seems clean.
So what's happened to all
the money from the house sales?
I'm still working on that.
We need something that's
gonna stand up in court.
10-4, big man.
You think we can blindside
Silvius into a confession?
Well, there's only one way to find out.
This vehicle is reversing.
This vehicle, you have
to say it all the way.
(suspenseful music)
Hello?
Hello, Mr. Silvius.
(suspenseful music)
We found him about 8.45.
I don't know why I'm surprised
to find you two poking around.
Every murder scene, but I still am.
Well, where would you be if you
just found out who stole your house?
At the police station, making a
full report, not getting in the way here.
And I assume your guys are going
through the hard drive on the laptop.
- When might we get some access?
- To the murder weapon?
Yeah, it might be the key
to getting my house back.
That's not my priority.
And because of your connection to
the victim, I'm gonna have to ask you,
where were you between
midnight and 3 a.m.?
She stayed at my place all night.
You two aren't
- No, no
- No, nothing like that.
I was in the spare room, obviously.
He wouldn't, I wouldn't.
All right, well, find out anything else
and come straight back to me, right?
Yeah, of course we will.
Now, please get off my crime scene.
Time of death between
midnight and 3 a.m., then?
- Thank you, DS Keeler.
- Mmm
you were a bit adamant there.
- What do you mean?
- That nothing would happen between us.
Spider, Oliver Silvius
has been murdered,
so please just tell us
you've got something.
Hello?
Earth to Spider-Man.
I found his offshore account.
Brilliant!
Right, that's where the
money will be, yeah?
Not anymore.
It was there, it was right there,
and then it just disappeared, poof!
You'll be able to trace
it again, though, right?
Well, he's been
trying for the last hour.
What if the information that Spider
needs is on the murder weapon?
Oliver Silvius was
killed with his own laptop.
Oh.
We're never gonna get
my cottage back, are we?
Don't worry, Lu, I've
accessed Oliver's files remotely.
Silvius couldn't have moved the money
this morning 'cause he was already dead.
Unless he had an accomplice.
Do you think that's the mystery
woman, or is she the murderer?
She might be both, but we need to find
her if we're gonna get Lu's house back.
Oh!
Really playing catch-up
on this one, eh, Frank?
Yeah, looks like it.
Well, you're wasting your time in there.
We still don't have an
ID for Oliver Silvius's date,
and that waiter gave the
most unhelpful description ever.
Did they say if they
left, maybe in a taxi?
No, we don't even
know if they left together.
See, Silvius might have
gone back to the office
and if he'd arranged to meet the killer,
they could have staged a
break-in after the murder.
No, somebody definitely
tripped the silent alarm.
Security company confirmed.
They received an alert
just before midnight,
but they didn't come out,
'cause they called Silvius,
and he said he'd go
and switch it off himself.
Cheers, Joe.
Thanks for the intel.
You saved us a lot of legwork.
Do you fancy an early lunch?
Ooh, yes, we could have
chips down by the Avon.
You're not gonna solve a
case eating chips by the river.
But in case you do,
and you don't tell me,
I'll do you for perverting
the course of justice, Frank.
And that's a promise.
(dramatic music)
What's up?
Just saw someone wearing my hat,
or the hat like the one I used to wear.
At the risk of sounding tasteless,
I'm considering this a celebration.
Anyone?
No, no, someone has
been murdered, Audrey.
Why are we sending flowers?
So, does this mean that
we're gonna get our homes back?
Well, it's not quite that simple.
You know what I mean?
We've gotta find the money,
establish how your
identities were stolen,
and even then, the land
registry might argue the toss about
who has the stronger
claim to live in each house.
So, no nearer then?
I'm so sorry.
Just covering all bases, Audrey, but
where were you between the hours
of midnight and three this morning?
At the hospital, where else?
Me and Bill haven't spent
a night apart in 48 years.
You're supposed to be
getting our homes back,
not trying to pin this scumbag's
murder on a homeless pensioner.
I think she's gone
through enough without you.
Oh, I used to have a dress like that.
- Oh, it's very you.
- Yeah
and I saw someone
wearing a hat like mine earlier.
You know, that definitely is my coat.
I'll see you back at the office.
Excuse me.
Excuse me.
What did you think of Audrey's reaction?
Oh, the lady doth
protest too much, methinks.
Yeah, but I think she doth the same.
She would go and check her alibi,
you know, just to be
on the faith side.
I'll go talk to Freddie Duke.
How well did you know Oliver?
Oh, hardly at all.
Put some business his way
when buyers needed a solicitor.
Still a shock though.
And you can't think of anyone
who might have wanted him dead?
No, no, I can't.
In case you were wondering,
my girlfriend and I were
home together last night
from six to eight this morning.
We both gave statements
to the police, the real police.
- Oh
- (both laughing)
well, listen, thank you.
You've been very helpful.
Yeah.
Oh, hey.
Oh, new coat.
No, it was mine.
That woman bought it secondhand.
So would you believe right
now, my entire wardrobe
is being sold in charity
shops all around Stratford.
It's cost me a flipping fortune
to buy back what I could find.
Any luck with your mystery woman?
Nah, those photos
from last night are useless.
I've got a single shot
where you can see her face.
Typical.
I've got Spada doing some
background checks on Silvius.
Now we need to concentrate on the basics.
Figure out who benefits
most from his death.
I've just spoken to my
contact at Arden Hospital
and apparently there was
a shift change on Bill's ward
at midnight and Audrey
was not by his bedside then,
nor was she when his ops
were done a couple of hours later.
Sebastian, how do you do it?
Let's just say I have
friends in hygienic places.
Who is?
Oh, you've got a friend who's a cleaner.
Cleaner on coronary care.
Come on, let's see where this leaves us.
I can't believe you checked up on her.
Well, she lied to us.
So did Freddie Duke.
Him being at home with
his girlfriend after 6 p.m.
doesn't match with what you overheard
about her being out
with the girls after work.
Any news on the emails?
I'm still working on it.
This guy, he knows a lot about
cyber security, I can tell you.
I'm just wondering if there's something
specific that links Audrey and Lu.
You mean what made
them the perfect targets?
Exactly.
None of the victims had mortgages.
All of the properties
were temporary empty.
Is there anything else?
Lu?
I don't know.
I've only just met her.
It's the files I requested
for Oliver Silvius.
And?
There's a marriage certificate.
Ooh, interesting.
Oliver had an ex-wife.
You'll never guess who it is.
I've already told the police I was
asleep alone when Oliver was murdered.
I still can't believe he's dead.
Well, obviously, we're
very sorry for your loss.
Thank you.
Oliver had dinner last
night with a young woman.
- Do you know anything about that?
- No.
No, which is unusual.
Oliver liked to boast
about his conquests.
Hmm
So you were married for
three years, divorced for,
divorced for 12, and you
moved back to Stratford because?
Well, I was born here.
Oliver and I stayed friends and then
I moved to London when I married
Charles and then when he died, I
just wanted a fresh
start, somewhere familiar.
And Oliver told you about this place?
Yeah, said he found it on an estate
agent website, thought it was perfect.
I can't believe he lied to me.
Sounds like a bit of
a one-way friendship.
I mean, he steals the house for you
then runs away with
the money you paid for it.
Yeah, yeah, you mixed up in all of that.
We wouldn't blame you
if you did wanna kill him.
I mean, I was angry. Who wouldn't be?
But I you know, the last
time I saw Oliver was
about a week ago, I think,
when I was signing the papers.
- Sure about that?
- Sorry?
Well, it's just you were in Oliver's
office when we first met him, I think.
I recognize that jacket there.
It was on the coat stand.
It's a lovely jacket.
I wouldn't forget that jacket.
Okay, okay, yes, yes.
I was there.
I was furious when I found out about
the scam and he was ignoring my calls.
So what did he say
when you were in the office?
Well, just more lies.
I mean, denied knowing anything.
Said the property company
had scammed him as well.
- Anything else?
- No.
Come on, Celia.
You can't possibly have
any loyalty to him now.
I don't.
I promise you, there's nothing.
We argued, I left.
I certainly didn't kill him.
(somber music)
(doors slamming)
Audrey?
I was just getting up the
courage to come and see you.
Oh, don't be silly.
You're welcome anytime.
I just wanted to explain why I
got so angry before
I was with Bill. I just
I couldn't sleep on the cot bed.
So I kept nipping out
for sneaky cigarettes.
I promised that I didn't
leave the hospital grounds.
I never really thought
it was you, you know.
I only started smoking
because of the stress.
If Bill finds out, he'll go mad.
Well, I'm glad you came back.
- Could I ask a favor?
- Of course.
Can I sit in your reception
and give our Wendy a video call?
Yes.
Thank you.
It's just that the Wi-Fi at
the hospital is shocking.
It's so difficult to keep them touched.
What, with the distance?
Distance? Where does she live?
Did I not say?
Austin.
- Oh.
- What, Lincolnshire?
Massachusetts.
Hang on. So
you and Lu were both abroad
when your houses were stolen.
That's right.
And did you book the trip yourself?
No, I'm no good at that kind of thing.
And anyway, we were going out a
few days before Wendy's due date.
So I just asked the travel agent to
arrange the flight and some day trips.
And which travel agent did you use?
- Tibot Travel.
- Tibot Travel.
That girl at Tibot was lovely.
What was her name?
Phoebe Amielz.
Me and my sister Leah, we booked
our whole outback tour through her.
I only ever spoke to her on the
phone, but she knew everything.
She knew my home address, my passport
details, how long I was gonna be away,
everything she would
need to steal my identity.
Hang on.
Same colour, right?
Might be hair, but we
need a better angle.
That's my handbag.
Mm-hmm.
Don't you think of it?
She looks just like the woman
who was wearing my hat.
Come on, let's pay her a visit.
Oh, just a thought.
When I heard Freddie talking
to his girlfriend on the phone,
I assumed her name was Fiona
because he called her Fibo.
But what if it was Phoebe?
Come on.
Wait a minute.
You finally got into Freddie's emails?
Oh, I've been in their ages.
I just wanted to make a few
more checks before I said anything.
There's something you really wanna see.
(gentle music)
You going on holiday, Freddie?
Last time I did that, when I came back,
someone else was living in my house.
That was Oliver Silvius.
Yeah, that's what you wanted us to
think when you hacked into his computer,
to remove any trace of your
involvement with Mega Fast Moves.
You broke into his office, he
caught you, and you killed him.
Who are these people, Freddie?
Oh, don't bother, Phoebe.
We know that you've
been using your client's
travel information to steal their
identities and sell their houses.
I told you, that last
job was one too many.
Shut up.
I mean, you must've made a pretty
penny from selling those stolen houses.
What was it, you didn't
like the three-way split?
Is that why you killed Silvius?
So then you two could take
the lot and run off to Thailand?
No, no, I didn't.
Or was it because you found out that
he was seeing Phoebe behind your back?
Oh, that must've stung,
a man twice your age.
- She was just stringing him along.
- Freddie, don't.
Now, what's the point, Phoebe?
They know everything.
Trying to steal my money, Freddie?
I call it quits for you
trying to steal Phoebe.
She can't wait to get rid of you.
Please.
I know all about your
cozy little dinner, Oliver.
She's not really interested.
Oh, that's not the impression
I got last Saturday night.
She wouldn't.
Oh, Freddie.
Do I have to tell you
all about that adorable
little butterfly tattoo on
the inside of her left thigh?
(dramatic music)
Oliver was right, you're so stupid.
She's been playing you two off
against each other for the whole time.
No, no, she told me everything.
She chose me.
No, she's booked on another flight
this evening to Brazil alone.
Are you gonna ditch
him at the airport, Phoebe?
You said that
I did it because I love you.
No, you did it because
your macho pride got injured.
It's pathetic, both of you
begging me to ditch the other.
That's why I was going to Brazil
because I didn't want either of you.
The house scan was all her idea.
Hey, hey.
Oh, ow.
Ow.
What do you, why would
you, no, no, no, no, no, no.
No.
(sirens wailing)
Freddie Duke
I'm arresting your suspicion
of the murder of Oliver Silvius.
You do not have to say anything,
but it may harm your defense
if you do not mention one
question in a simply later line in court.
Anything you do say
may be given as evidence.
Coming through you, coming through you.
No, no, no, no, no.
I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry.
(dramatic music)
(Tires squealing)
(gasping)
Thank you.
And I'd like my handbag back too.
It's okay to do it, I've got you.
I know, I didn't know
I had it in me myself.
It's Sally Gunnell calls,
she wants a trainer's back.
I suggest we all drink to Audrey
and Lu getting their homes back.
- Yes, to going home.
- To going home.
To Lu going home.
And I will get that reward to you
as soon as me and Bill can.
- Oh, fantastic.
- Don't worry.
I know.
How about a celebratory
takeaway from Boston Boltie?
Am I invited this time?
- Yeah.
- No.
It's on Frank.
Thanks, Frank.
Come one, come all.
But I insist we eat here.
I refuse to set foot in rodent towers.
What?
It's not as bad as you think.
It's got a big rat.
(soft music)
Thank you, thank you so
much for letting me move back in.
Oh, it's only a matter
of time before the court
sorted it out anyway
and I don't want to stay
in Stratford after
everything that's happened.
It's understandable. Well, good luck.
Yes.
And besides, that toilet of yours
never really flushed properly.
Oh, right.
Lu.
- Oh, hey.
- Hello.
What's all this about?
It's your furniture.
Sebastian tracked it all down.
Oh, oh, Sebastian.
Thank you.
Oh, thank you, oh, my things.
Thank you.
And thank you for putting up with me.
Ah, at least I'll be able
to find my own stuff now.
And you won't nick all the hot water.
I'm gonna miss you too.
But I won't miss Jimmy Cagney.
Oh, we've got a little surprise for you.
Oh.
Don't look.
Okay.
Just a little housewarming present.
Guys, you shouldn't have.
(laughing)
You dirty brat.
(laughing)
(gentle music)
(gentle music)
Sub extracted from video & improved by
Oh, I know, Frank.
Yeah, I'm exhausted.
Leah wanted to see the whole of
Australia and I said to her, I said,
"The termite hills of
Lichfield National Park
might be on your bucket
list, but they are not on mine."
I've had enough of
creepy crawlies and critters.
Thank you very much,
and thank you very much.
It's strange to think, isn't it?
Just two days ago, I was
watching the sunset over Uluru.
Yeah, just get some sleep.
Me and Sebastian are
gonna try and soldier on.
Have you been busy?
Oh, yeah, up to our eyes.
- Dolly Parton.
- Nope.
- Debbie Harry.
- Nope.
- Boris Johnson
- Close.
What's that is that Sebastian,
what was that?
Oh, just spitballing potential
brand ambassadors for the agency.
Ooh, that's odd.
Door's stuck.
I give up.
Oh.
Oh, who are you?
Who are you?
Um, I live here.
No, no, no, this is
my cottage. I just bought it.
Oh.
(laughing)
Oh.
Oh, that's very good, yeah.
How did Frank put you out?
This is, that's hilarious, Frank.
You actually really got me.
What are you talking about?
You're one of Sebastian's acting friends,
I expect. Are you?
No, I mean, certainly I'm not.
It's all right, you can stop now.
You can drop it. It's fine, I get it.
It's, um, you're very
good though, actually.
I should say, you were just the
right side of affronted and po-faced.
It was good.
You need to leave,
or I'm calling the police.
(upbeat music)
(crying)
Camomile for you.
Extra honey.
- DS Keeler, I
- (crying)
Joe, I'm just trying to find the, um
(crying) (nose blowing)
Yeah.
I understand.
What did Keeler say?
The land registry has
this Celia Touchstone down
as the legal owner of your
house as of two days ago.
That's ridiculous.
What's he gonna do about it?
Nothing.
Not until he can prove
it was an actual crime.
How can you steal a house?
Identity theft.
Someone pretends to be you,
they sell the house, pocket the cash.
I could see what your
mortgage provider knows.
Oh yeah.
No.
Oh no, I've already
paid the mortgage off.
I paid it off when mum died.
They haven't just stole them from me.
They stole them from my dead mother!
(sobbing)
Have you called your sister yet?
I don't think she's got a signal.
Well, listen, don't worry.
Me and Sebastian will take
care of everything, won't we?
Thou shalt have justice
more than thou desirest.
Yeah, what he said.
(sobbing)
Do you mind if I, uh?
Look, I do sympathize for
your friend's situation, Mr. Hathaway,
but I bought the cottage in good faith.
From?
A Freddie Duke.
It has United Estates.
Look, I hope I'm not being
out of order or anything, but
do you think that you maybe consider
moving out until this
whole mess is cleared up?
No, that's out of the question.
- I've relocated from London.
- Yeah, but she's homeless.
And I'm very sorry, but
I'm an innocent victim too.
Hang on, what's
happened to all of Lu's stuff?
I believe a house clearance company came
and took everything and the
cottage was being repossessed.
Repossessed?
Ha, the cheeky cow.
That's it, you own that anger.
We want the can-do Lu.
Lu with the glass half full.
Well, although technically a glass has
been nicked and half
filled by somebody else.
Not helping.
No, Sebastian's right.
It's time for the fight back.
I am woman. Hear me roar.
Are you caught in the bard as well now?
What?
- No, it's Helen Reddy.
- Helen Reddy.
It's my mum's favorite song.
Right, come on then.
Let's go and see what this estate
agent has got to say for himself.
I'll just spray some air
freshener around while I'm gone.
Come on.
Say something.
I can't, it's too embarrassing.
She's too smelly.
Speak up.
What?
I was just suggesting to Sebastian
that we go and call the local
furniture places for your stuff.
(Church bell chiming) (gentle music)
Hello.
Hi, we're looking for Freddie Duke.
That would be me.
Mr. and Mrs.
Shakespeare, miss, miss.
Yes, we're actually proud investigators.
Oh.
Yes, and we would like to know
why you sold my cottage in
Wilncote to Celia Touchstone.
Wilncote.
Wilncote.
Oh, hang on, yes.
I know the one you mean.
Wasn't that owned by Mega Fast Moves?
No, no, it was owned
by me and I didn't even
know it had been sold
until a couple of hours ago.
Oh, that's terrible.
- Hmmm.
- I'm so sorry.
Please, take a seat.
Look, I'd love to help,
but as far as I
knew, the sale was all above board.
And what can you tell us
about Mega Fast Moves?
Online property buying company.
Useful if you want to make a quick sale.
They do buy well under market
value and sell for a serious profit.
Have you sold property for them before?
Couple of times, yeah.
Pretty straightforward stuff.
Always very fast, obviously.
(laughing)
I've only dealt with them via email.
Didn't that strike you as a bit odd?
Not really.
I mean, everything's online nowadays.
There is one person
that you should speak to.
Oliver Silvius of Silvius Solicitors.
Yeah, he handles all the
conveyancing for Mega Fast Moves.
In fact, I've got his card
around here somewhere.
Yeah.
Here you go.
I hope you managed to work things out.
Thank you.
Yeah, sorry, I had a sausage
and bean past you earlier.
It's gone through me like a steam train.
(thunder rumbling)
So, what do you reckon?
He gave up that solicitor
bloke pretty quickly, didn't he?
Lu?
I've realised, you know, it's not just
my house that I've lost, is it? It's
It's all my beautiful things,
Frank, and my memories.
(gentle music)
Ooh
Why don't you get in
the car, Lu, in the dry?
Okay.
(phone ringing)
G'day.
I mean, good afternoon.
Shakespeare and Hathaway
Private Investigators.
- How may I help you?
- Yeah, it's me.
Listen, I need contact details
and a background check
on a company called Mega Fast Moves.
Mega Fast
How's our waltzing Matilda getting on?
Yeah, not great.
So you haven't
mentioned her exotic aroma.
No.
Do it.
Are you erm okay?
Yes, yes, I will be as soon as
I find out who's done this to me.
- Okay.
- Come on, then.
(gentle music)
(gentle music)
Yeah, I hope this won't take long.
I have a client waiting.
Well, tell us all about Mega Fast Moves
and we'll be on our way.
I've done a couple of local
conveyancing jobs for them. Why?
Because someone pretending to be me
sold my house to them
when I was out of the country.
And you're holding me responsible?
Well, if you aren't, who is?
Mega Fast Moves.
If they bought from someone pretending
to be
- Sorry, what was your name again?
- Luella Shakespeare.
Then it's up to them to check
if it's the real Luella Shakespeare
is selling the property.
Is that all you've got to say?
No.
If you manage to catch
up with anyone there,
please ask them to reply to my emails.
They haven't paid my invoice yet.
Well, you must know something, as you
Oh, yes.
Yeah.
Oh, hi, Spider.
(speaking in foreign language)
Nice holiday, Lu?
Well, yeah, until I got back.
We did hear what happened, right?
That's why I'm here.
This is all Sebastian could find
on Mega Fast Moves,
so he's called in the big guns.
Oh, great. So what have you got so far?
Well, for sta (sniffing)
Well, for starters, it looks like
they set up a couple of years ago,
but I mean, this site is
faker than plastic trees.
Can you find out who's behind it?
Yeah, and who they bought my house from.
And where the money from the sale went.
Triple affirmative, that one.
I might need a bit of time.
- Where have you been?
- Apparently, Spider can't function
without an unceasing
supply of ultra-processed
food and free-flowing energy drink.
But Otherwise, he's working pro bono.
Oh, thanks, Spider.
Anything to get your house back, Lu?
And if you need a place to kip,
my sofa bed has your name on it.
Just as long as you have a shower first.
Sorry?
Oh, no need to be embarrassed.
I mean, I get pretty wrecked myself
and I've been on a gaily bender.
Oh.
Oh.
That smell is me.
No wonder it's been
following me about all day.
I thought it was you.
Oh, thanks very much.
It is me trying not to kick
you when you're already down.
Oh, guys.
Guys, I'm so sorry.
I've just had 24 hours without any
sleep or a charge to wash or clean.
I guess I had no judgement.
And thanks, Spider, for
the offer and staying at yours,
but I think actually I'd
be more relaxed in a B&B.
But you'll be lucky to find anywhere.
There's another artisanal
gin festival on this week.
Really?
Oh.
Well, I suppose I could
always sleep in Lulu.
It's my Mini.
I'm not gonna let you sleep in your car.
I've got a spare room.
You can have it for as long as you need.
Ooh Frank, I'm gonna hug you.
- Oh, please don't.
- No.
We'll have fun, won't we?
We'll be roomies.
We can get a takeaway
from Boston Bolti for dinner.
Ooh, lovely.
I'll have a stuffed paratha with mine.
Yeah, I mean, just me and her.
Yeah, yeah, what I'd love right now
is a nice big glass of
wine and a big bubble bar.
Oh, wow, Frank. It's
Cozy, yeah.
Yeah, I never got around to
unpacking when me and Maureen split.
You.
Only you would go
backpacking without a backpack.
It's called glam packing.
Right, yeah.
(groans)
Ooh.
Right, I'll make some space
while you go and freshen up.
Yes, sorry.
Where would I do that?
It's just in there, yeah, yeah.
(sighs)
Terrible stench.
(screams)
- Frank!
- What?
Well, it was just there.
It just came out of nowhere.
But it's all right,
'cause I think I could
No, stop, stop!
Oh, come here, Jimmy, lad.
Come here.
Did she scare you?
Don't worry, I won't let her hurt you.
Jimmy?
Yeah, you know, Jimmy Cagney.
You dirty rat.
He's a pet?
Yeah, I'll let him have the
run of the bathroom while I'm out.
Oh, Frank!
Well, what about disease
and incontinence and
I know the Black Death
gave them a bad rep,
but rats are actually very
intelligent and sociable creatures.
Hey, he'll laugh if you tickle him.
All right, no, I'll take
your word for that.
All right. Right, well, I'll go and put
him in his cage while you, err
- freshen up a bit.
- Okay.
(sighs)
Welcome home, Lu.
(chiming bell)
(snoring)
I wish Frank snored like that.
He kept me up all night snoring.
- I could hear him through the walls.
- No, you couldn't!
(snoring)
- Where did Mr. Cagney sleep?
- In a cage in Frank's room.
He must have a teeny
tiny pair of earplugs.
(giggling)
Oh, still no joy finding your furniture.
But I did have a bit of a
breakthrough yesterday.
I tracked down a few other
victims of Mega Fast Moves
and one of them is due any second
(knocking on door)
- Now?
- Oh!
Ordering my text?
Yeah.
Meet Lu Shakespeare.
- Hello.
- Hi.
(wheezing in his sleep)
Just having a power nap.
So you were away visiting
your daughter when it happened?
Yes, just had our first
grandchild with Noah
and me and Bill went to help
out for a couple of months.
And when you came back,
someone else was living in your house?
Yes, it was such a shock.
Apparently they had
to move really quickly
'cause the husband was starting a
new job, but they were a lovely couple.
I don't blame them.
And they had bought
your place from Freddie Duke
who was selling for Mega Fast Moves?
Yes.
And we also spoke to that
Mr. Silvius who
was doing the conveyancing
he was no good.
And do you know what?
He charged us for that appointment
and he blamed it on the other company
and told us to get in touch with
Land Registry for some compensation.
Yeah, sounds familiar.
And the worst of it was
that after that meeting
Bill had a massive heart attack and
he's been in Arden Hospital ever since.
Audrey, I'm so sorry.
I'm not upset, I'm just flaming furious.
I could kill whoever's
responsible for doing this.
What about the police?
Yeah, I filed a complaint.
I just felt like I was wasting
their time and I had even
offered a reward to whoever
can get us our home back.
Well, it's very generous.
Not that we're interested.
No.
(harrumph)
You know, when I
spoke to the other victims,
they also said that their buyers needed
a quick sale and they paid in cash.
Do you think Mega Fast Moves
have been stealing houses to order?
It's worth checking out.
Yeah, it's got some silence.
Yeah, no, don't tell them that.
No, no, no, I'll call you back.
(clearing his throat)
Freddie Duke, as you
like it, Estates Manager.
??? Kerwin.
How can I help?
I'm looking to buy a wee place over
here so I can grow my export business.
Oh, what line are you in?
Oysters.
We already supply a lot of top restaurants,
so I really need somewhere right now.
Any idea on budget?
Cash is no object.
Really?
All right, well, let's
take some details down.
It's official, Oliver Silvius
has got zero online presence.
- (groans)
- I know
Five hours!
Five hours he's not even left
the place or had a single visitor.
I think he's lying low because
he knows we're on to him.
Maybe.
Did you always want
to be in the police force?
No, up until I was about 10,
I wanted to be a lion tamer.
Oh, yes, Ryan.
Yeah, I could see that, good choice.
I always wanted to be a
brain surgeon and a mermaid.
What, at the same time?
Yeah.
I'm a woman, I could multitask.
Might be tricky to keep
the operating theater clean,
though, you know, with all
that seaweed floating about.
That the best you could do?
I'm just saying, it sounded a bit fishy.
I didn't want to carp on about it.
(laughs)
That's good.
- But I didn't want to see you flounder.
- Okay.
(laughs)
I live but!
- All right, all right.
- Okay, all right.
- Oh, come on, Ariel.
- What?
- (groans)
- Oh!
Follow that crab, er, cab.
(gentle music)
Mm, likes a younger woman, then.
So cynical, Webby's daughter.
Ooh, better not be his daughter.
It's a shame.
You know, I thought you'd love that one.
Oh, it's class, so it is.
But I've not seen anything I like so much
as my dirty wee house in County Down.
Places around here,
they're just not as coastal.
Well, we are miles from the coast, so.
Got the Avon, though.
I'm sure I can find you some, some
riverside properties you'd absolutely adore.
Any I can see, no.
Nothing at the moment, no.
But I'll give you a call as
soon as something comes in.
- Do you mind if I take this?
- No bother.
What have I told you
about calling me at work?
Again?
You went out with the girls on Saturday.
I suppose I can't say no, then.
You'd better not be late, though, Fee.
Women, eh?
Aye, my other half, Francine.
She's never off my back.
She must have the
bladder of an elephant.
I can never drink that much
champagne and not go for a wee.
Stop it.
Beginning to regret that last coffee.
Do you know, I became a bit of an expert
at wild wheeze when
we were in the outback.
I knew exactly how to avoid
the lizards and the snakes.
Oh, very crocodile-dandish.
Yeah.
You know, it's not just the crocodiles
you've got to look out for, actually,
because koalas can be really vicious.
Yeah, Leah tried to cuddle on
once and it bit her right on the niffle.
Oh, no, I'll be back in a bit.
Frank, Frank, something's happening.
Something's happening, there's movement.
Frank?
Frank, peak faster, we're on the move.
I'm going as fast as I can.
Oh, Frank, we've missed them.
They must have gotten a taxi.
You don't know that.
Let's drive around a
bit, we might spot them.
We'll have to do a hill start now.
- Here?
- Yes, yes.
Oh, I cannot believe they got away
from us because of your weak bladder.
I said I'm sorry, all right?
- What are you doing?
- Hmm?
Just tidying up a bit.
I have a system.
Oh, and I need the toilet paper to hang
underneath and not over the top, all right?
All right.
Now listen, you heat up that
leftover ball tea, I'll go and get Jimmy.
They made an odd couple,
didn't they, Oliver and that woman?
And you know what?
I don't think that was their first date,
judging by the way they were snogging.
You okay?
Oh, yep, yes.
Where's Jimmy?
Oh, he's fine.
He's not in the bathroom, is he?
He'll turn up eventually.
Frank, you're expecting me to be able
to sleep when there's a rat on the loose?
You slept in the outback
with lizards and snakes.
He looks like the guy who
did tour, I'm not Bear Grylls.
Oh, he's just found a nice
warm spot to have a nap.
Like my bed.
(screams)
Ooohh
Jimmy, Jimmy.
Oh, what'd you do?
I touched it.
Jimmy.
Jimmy.
Oh, hi Spidey.
You got anything for us?
Well, like I thought, Mega Fast Moves
doesn't actually exist.
It's just a load of AI-generated
content that leads to myriad dead ends.
So whoever's behind the business
sold my house and all the others.
Yep.
And as you suspected,
that would be Oliver Silvius.
Everything leads back to him.
What about Freddie Duke?
He seems clean.
So what's happened to all
the money from the house sales?
I'm still working on that.
We need something that's
gonna stand up in court.
10-4, big man.
You think we can blindside
Silvius into a confession?
Well, there's only one way to find out.
This vehicle is reversing.
This vehicle, you have
to say it all the way.
(suspenseful music)
Hello?
Hello, Mr. Silvius.
(suspenseful music)
We found him about 8.45.
I don't know why I'm surprised
to find you two poking around.
Every murder scene, but I still am.
Well, where would you be if you
just found out who stole your house?
At the police station, making a
full report, not getting in the way here.
And I assume your guys are going
through the hard drive on the laptop.
- When might we get some access?
- To the murder weapon?
Yeah, it might be the key
to getting my house back.
That's not my priority.
And because of your connection to
the victim, I'm gonna have to ask you,
where were you between
midnight and 3 a.m.?
She stayed at my place all night.
You two aren't
- No, no
- No, nothing like that.
I was in the spare room, obviously.
He wouldn't, I wouldn't.
All right, well, find out anything else
and come straight back to me, right?
Yeah, of course we will.
Now, please get off my crime scene.
Time of death between
midnight and 3 a.m., then?
- Thank you, DS Keeler.
- Mmm
you were a bit adamant there.
- What do you mean?
- That nothing would happen between us.
Spider, Oliver Silvius
has been murdered,
so please just tell us
you've got something.
Hello?
Earth to Spider-Man.
I found his offshore account.
Brilliant!
Right, that's where the
money will be, yeah?
Not anymore.
It was there, it was right there,
and then it just disappeared, poof!
You'll be able to trace
it again, though, right?
Well, he's been
trying for the last hour.
What if the information that Spider
needs is on the murder weapon?
Oliver Silvius was
killed with his own laptop.
Oh.
We're never gonna get
my cottage back, are we?
Don't worry, Lu, I've
accessed Oliver's files remotely.
Silvius couldn't have moved the money
this morning 'cause he was already dead.
Unless he had an accomplice.
Do you think that's the mystery
woman, or is she the murderer?
She might be both, but we need to find
her if we're gonna get Lu's house back.
Oh!
Really playing catch-up
on this one, eh, Frank?
Yeah, looks like it.
Well, you're wasting your time in there.
We still don't have an
ID for Oliver Silvius's date,
and that waiter gave the
most unhelpful description ever.
Did they say if they
left, maybe in a taxi?
No, we don't even
know if they left together.
See, Silvius might have
gone back to the office
and if he'd arranged to meet the killer,
they could have staged a
break-in after the murder.
No, somebody definitely
tripped the silent alarm.
Security company confirmed.
They received an alert
just before midnight,
but they didn't come out,
'cause they called Silvius,
and he said he'd go
and switch it off himself.
Cheers, Joe.
Thanks for the intel.
You saved us a lot of legwork.
Do you fancy an early lunch?
Ooh, yes, we could have
chips down by the Avon.
You're not gonna solve a
case eating chips by the river.
But in case you do,
and you don't tell me,
I'll do you for perverting
the course of justice, Frank.
And that's a promise.
(dramatic music)
What's up?
Just saw someone wearing my hat,
or the hat like the one I used to wear.
At the risk of sounding tasteless,
I'm considering this a celebration.
Anyone?
No, no, someone has
been murdered, Audrey.
Why are we sending flowers?
So, does this mean that
we're gonna get our homes back?
Well, it's not quite that simple.
You know what I mean?
We've gotta find the money,
establish how your
identities were stolen,
and even then, the land
registry might argue the toss about
who has the stronger
claim to live in each house.
So, no nearer then?
I'm so sorry.
Just covering all bases, Audrey, but
where were you between the hours
of midnight and three this morning?
At the hospital, where else?
Me and Bill haven't spent
a night apart in 48 years.
You're supposed to be
getting our homes back,
not trying to pin this scumbag's
murder on a homeless pensioner.
I think she's gone
through enough without you.
Oh, I used to have a dress like that.
- Oh, it's very you.
- Yeah
and I saw someone
wearing a hat like mine earlier.
You know, that definitely is my coat.
I'll see you back at the office.
Excuse me.
Excuse me.
What did you think of Audrey's reaction?
Oh, the lady doth
protest too much, methinks.
Yeah, but I think she doth the same.
She would go and check her alibi,
you know, just to be
on the faith side.
I'll go talk to Freddie Duke.
How well did you know Oliver?
Oh, hardly at all.
Put some business his way
when buyers needed a solicitor.
Still a shock though.
And you can't think of anyone
who might have wanted him dead?
No, no, I can't.
In case you were wondering,
my girlfriend and I were
home together last night
from six to eight this morning.
We both gave statements
to the police, the real police.
- Oh
- (both laughing)
well, listen, thank you.
You've been very helpful.
Yeah.
Oh, hey.
Oh, new coat.
No, it was mine.
That woman bought it secondhand.
So would you believe right
now, my entire wardrobe
is being sold in charity
shops all around Stratford.
It's cost me a flipping fortune
to buy back what I could find.
Any luck with your mystery woman?
Nah, those photos
from last night are useless.
I've got a single shot
where you can see her face.
Typical.
I've got Spada doing some
background checks on Silvius.
Now we need to concentrate on the basics.
Figure out who benefits
most from his death.
I've just spoken to my
contact at Arden Hospital
and apparently there was
a shift change on Bill's ward
at midnight and Audrey
was not by his bedside then,
nor was she when his ops
were done a couple of hours later.
Sebastian, how do you do it?
Let's just say I have
friends in hygienic places.
Who is?
Oh, you've got a friend who's a cleaner.
Cleaner on coronary care.
Come on, let's see where this leaves us.
I can't believe you checked up on her.
Well, she lied to us.
So did Freddie Duke.
Him being at home with
his girlfriend after 6 p.m.
doesn't match with what you overheard
about her being out
with the girls after work.
Any news on the emails?
I'm still working on it.
This guy, he knows a lot about
cyber security, I can tell you.
I'm just wondering if there's something
specific that links Audrey and Lu.
You mean what made
them the perfect targets?
Exactly.
None of the victims had mortgages.
All of the properties
were temporary empty.
Is there anything else?
Lu?
I don't know.
I've only just met her.
It's the files I requested
for Oliver Silvius.
And?
There's a marriage certificate.
Ooh, interesting.
Oliver had an ex-wife.
You'll never guess who it is.
I've already told the police I was
asleep alone when Oliver was murdered.
I still can't believe he's dead.
Well, obviously, we're
very sorry for your loss.
Thank you.
Oliver had dinner last
night with a young woman.
- Do you know anything about that?
- No.
No, which is unusual.
Oliver liked to boast
about his conquests.
Hmm
So you were married for
three years, divorced for,
divorced for 12, and you
moved back to Stratford because?
Well, I was born here.
Oliver and I stayed friends and then
I moved to London when I married
Charles and then when he died, I
just wanted a fresh
start, somewhere familiar.
And Oliver told you about this place?
Yeah, said he found it on an estate
agent website, thought it was perfect.
I can't believe he lied to me.
Sounds like a bit of
a one-way friendship.
I mean, he steals the house for you
then runs away with
the money you paid for it.
Yeah, yeah, you mixed up in all of that.
We wouldn't blame you
if you did wanna kill him.
I mean, I was angry. Who wouldn't be?
But I you know, the last
time I saw Oliver was
about a week ago, I think,
when I was signing the papers.
- Sure about that?
- Sorry?
Well, it's just you were in Oliver's
office when we first met him, I think.
I recognize that jacket there.
It was on the coat stand.
It's a lovely jacket.
I wouldn't forget that jacket.
Okay, okay, yes, yes.
I was there.
I was furious when I found out about
the scam and he was ignoring my calls.
So what did he say
when you were in the office?
Well, just more lies.
I mean, denied knowing anything.
Said the property company
had scammed him as well.
- Anything else?
- No.
Come on, Celia.
You can't possibly have
any loyalty to him now.
I don't.
I promise you, there's nothing.
We argued, I left.
I certainly didn't kill him.
(somber music)
(doors slamming)
Audrey?
I was just getting up the
courage to come and see you.
Oh, don't be silly.
You're welcome anytime.
I just wanted to explain why I
got so angry before
I was with Bill. I just
I couldn't sleep on the cot bed.
So I kept nipping out
for sneaky cigarettes.
I promised that I didn't
leave the hospital grounds.
I never really thought
it was you, you know.
I only started smoking
because of the stress.
If Bill finds out, he'll go mad.
Well, I'm glad you came back.
- Could I ask a favor?
- Of course.
Can I sit in your reception
and give our Wendy a video call?
Yes.
Thank you.
It's just that the Wi-Fi at
the hospital is shocking.
It's so difficult to keep them touched.
What, with the distance?
Distance? Where does she live?
Did I not say?
Austin.
- Oh.
- What, Lincolnshire?
Massachusetts.
Hang on. So
you and Lu were both abroad
when your houses were stolen.
That's right.
And did you book the trip yourself?
No, I'm no good at that kind of thing.
And anyway, we were going out a
few days before Wendy's due date.
So I just asked the travel agent to
arrange the flight and some day trips.
And which travel agent did you use?
- Tibot Travel.
- Tibot Travel.
That girl at Tibot was lovely.
What was her name?
Phoebe Amielz.
Me and my sister Leah, we booked
our whole outback tour through her.
I only ever spoke to her on the
phone, but she knew everything.
She knew my home address, my passport
details, how long I was gonna be away,
everything she would
need to steal my identity.
Hang on.
Same colour, right?
Might be hair, but we
need a better angle.
That's my handbag.
Mm-hmm.
Don't you think of it?
She looks just like the woman
who was wearing my hat.
Come on, let's pay her a visit.
Oh, just a thought.
When I heard Freddie talking
to his girlfriend on the phone,
I assumed her name was Fiona
because he called her Fibo.
But what if it was Phoebe?
Come on.
Wait a minute.
You finally got into Freddie's emails?
Oh, I've been in their ages.
I just wanted to make a few
more checks before I said anything.
There's something you really wanna see.
(gentle music)
You going on holiday, Freddie?
Last time I did that, when I came back,
someone else was living in my house.
That was Oliver Silvius.
Yeah, that's what you wanted us to
think when you hacked into his computer,
to remove any trace of your
involvement with Mega Fast Moves.
You broke into his office, he
caught you, and you killed him.
Who are these people, Freddie?
Oh, don't bother, Phoebe.
We know that you've
been using your client's
travel information to steal their
identities and sell their houses.
I told you, that last
job was one too many.
Shut up.
I mean, you must've made a pretty
penny from selling those stolen houses.
What was it, you didn't
like the three-way split?
Is that why you killed Silvius?
So then you two could take
the lot and run off to Thailand?
No, no, I didn't.
Or was it because you found out that
he was seeing Phoebe behind your back?
Oh, that must've stung,
a man twice your age.
- She was just stringing him along.
- Freddie, don't.
Now, what's the point, Phoebe?
They know everything.
Trying to steal my money, Freddie?
I call it quits for you
trying to steal Phoebe.
She can't wait to get rid of you.
Please.
I know all about your
cozy little dinner, Oliver.
She's not really interested.
Oh, that's not the impression
I got last Saturday night.
She wouldn't.
Oh, Freddie.
Do I have to tell you
all about that adorable
little butterfly tattoo on
the inside of her left thigh?
(dramatic music)
Oliver was right, you're so stupid.
She's been playing you two off
against each other for the whole time.
No, no, she told me everything.
She chose me.
No, she's booked on another flight
this evening to Brazil alone.
Are you gonna ditch
him at the airport, Phoebe?
You said that
I did it because I love you.
No, you did it because
your macho pride got injured.
It's pathetic, both of you
begging me to ditch the other.
That's why I was going to Brazil
because I didn't want either of you.
The house scan was all her idea.
Hey, hey.
Oh, ow.
Ow.
What do you, why would
you, no, no, no, no, no, no.
No.
(sirens wailing)
Freddie Duke
I'm arresting your suspicion
of the murder of Oliver Silvius.
You do not have to say anything,
but it may harm your defense
if you do not mention one
question in a simply later line in court.
Anything you do say
may be given as evidence.
Coming through you, coming through you.
No, no, no, no, no.
I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry.
(dramatic music)
(Tires squealing)
(gasping)
Thank you.
And I'd like my handbag back too.
It's okay to do it, I've got you.
I know, I didn't know
I had it in me myself.
It's Sally Gunnell calls,
she wants a trainer's back.
I suggest we all drink to Audrey
and Lu getting their homes back.
- Yes, to going home.
- To going home.
To Lu going home.
And I will get that reward to you
as soon as me and Bill can.
- Oh, fantastic.
- Don't worry.
I know.
How about a celebratory
takeaway from Boston Boltie?
Am I invited this time?
- Yeah.
- No.
It's on Frank.
Thanks, Frank.
Come one, come all.
But I insist we eat here.
I refuse to set foot in rodent towers.
What?
It's not as bad as you think.
It's got a big rat.
(soft music)
Thank you, thank you so
much for letting me move back in.
Oh, it's only a matter
of time before the court
sorted it out anyway
and I don't want to stay
in Stratford after
everything that's happened.
It's understandable. Well, good luck.
Yes.
And besides, that toilet of yours
never really flushed properly.
Oh, right.
Lu.
- Oh, hey.
- Hello.
What's all this about?
It's your furniture.
Sebastian tracked it all down.
Oh, oh, Sebastian.
Thank you.
Oh, thank you, oh, my things.
Thank you.
And thank you for putting up with me.
Ah, at least I'll be able
to find my own stuff now.
And you won't nick all the hot water.
I'm gonna miss you too.
But I won't miss Jimmy Cagney.
Oh, we've got a little surprise for you.
Oh.
Don't look.
Okay.
Just a little housewarming present.
Guys, you shouldn't have.
(laughing)
You dirty brat.
(laughing)
(gentle music)
(gentle music)
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