1 00:00:24,615 --> 00:00:26,654 We are here today to open the inquest 2 00:00:26,655 --> 00:00:28,614 into the death of Harry Walsh. 3 00:00:29,142 --> 00:00:31,252 A coroner's inquest is not a trial. 4 00:00:31,254 --> 00:00:34,334 We are essentially limited to four questions. 5 00:00:34,335 --> 00:00:35,971 Who the deceased was, 6 00:00:35,973 --> 00:00:38,053 where and when they died, 7 00:00:38,054 --> 00:00:39,613 and how. 8 00:00:39,614 --> 00:00:42,827 I am adjourning until Friday at the request of the police, 9 00:00:42,829 --> 00:00:46,653 who need more time to identify an, as yet, unknown witness 10 00:00:46,654 --> 00:00:48,489 to Mr Walsh's death. 11 00:00:48,491 --> 00:00:50,781 Here is the CCTV image. 12 00:00:51,268 --> 00:00:53,479 If anyone can provide any information, 13 00:00:53,481 --> 00:00:55,094 then, please, contact me. 14 00:00:55,095 --> 00:00:56,295 Thank you. 15 00:01:00,974 --> 00:01:03,974 PLEASE CALL. WE KNOW YOU WERE THERE. INQUEST OPENED. URGENT. 16 00:01:06,000 --> 00:01:11,000 CREDITS 17 00:01:41,450 --> 00:01:43,733 It looks nice, Mum. Oh, thanks. 18 00:01:44,303 --> 00:01:45,715 What are you doing? 19 00:01:47,294 --> 00:01:50,406 Oh, darling, you're not ready. You mean, you aren't ready. 20 00:01:51,214 --> 00:01:53,815 Look, stay here with me, and your dad, 21 00:01:53,817 --> 00:01:55,293 and go back after the inquest. 22 00:01:55,294 --> 00:01:57,653 - They'll just keep delaying it. - No, they won't. 23 00:01:57,654 --> 00:02:01,758 We'll find George, we'll make him testify, and it will all be over, 24 00:02:01,760 --> 00:02:03,559 and, hello, normality. 25 00:02:03,561 --> 00:02:06,725 Mum, I've missed so much, and I need to get out of the house. 26 00:02:08,686 --> 00:02:10,906 A shower might be a good idea. 27 00:02:11,547 --> 00:02:14,614 I just don't want you bursting into tears during PE. 28 00:02:15,091 --> 00:02:16,558 I don't do PE, Mum. 29 00:02:16,560 --> 00:02:18,094 I'll give you a lift. No. 30 00:02:18,095 --> 00:02:19,295 Really. 31 00:02:22,774 --> 00:02:25,094 I'm coming in, darling. What? No, you can't! 32 00:02:25,095 --> 00:02:27,687 She doesn't see parents! Your father died. 33 00:02:28,171 --> 00:02:30,094 I need her to make sure you're looked after. 34 00:02:30,095 --> 00:02:31,613 You're wearing pyjamas! 35 00:02:31,614 --> 00:02:33,836 Yeah, because you rushed me out of the house. 36 00:02:34,402 --> 00:02:35,814 They look like sportswear. 37 00:02:35,815 --> 00:02:37,015 Stay in the car! 38 00:02:51,054 --> 00:02:53,872 Charlotte didn't want me to come in, of course. 39 00:02:53,874 --> 00:02:55,134 No. 40 00:02:55,135 --> 00:02:57,013 Believe me, we do encourage our children 41 00:02:57,014 --> 00:02:59,296 not to be permanently ashamed of their parents. 42 00:03:00,550 --> 00:03:02,525 I suppose my pyjamas didn't help. 43 00:03:02,948 --> 00:03:06,712 Charlotte was worried we'd be late. She errs on the side of obedience. 44 00:03:06,714 --> 00:03:08,937 Well, I'd sooner be in my pyjamas. 45 00:03:08,939 --> 00:03:10,637 Let's swap clothes! 46 00:03:14,334 --> 00:03:15,635 I just... 47 00:03:15,637 --> 00:03:18,136 ..wanted to check that Charlotte will be looked after. 48 00:03:18,375 --> 00:03:21,816 Of course. Her form tutor's an absolute pillar. 49 00:03:23,396 --> 00:03:26,454 It's Harry's inquest this week, and... 50 00:03:27,835 --> 00:03:29,035 Well, it's... 51 00:03:29,678 --> 00:03:31,893 It's tough for a daughter. 52 00:03:31,894 --> 00:03:33,410 And how are you coping? 53 00:03:35,394 --> 00:03:36,594 Badly. 54 00:03:38,855 --> 00:03:40,055 I can't... 55 00:03:41,135 --> 00:03:43,998 I can't face being at the house alone. 56 00:03:44,415 --> 00:03:46,054 Even though I love it. 57 00:03:46,899 --> 00:03:49,278 Because Harry loved it. 58 00:03:52,115 --> 00:03:53,714 It killed him, actually. 59 00:03:56,161 --> 00:03:57,950 Do you need a teaching assistant? 60 00:03:58,815 --> 00:04:00,825 I don't think that's the answer. 61 00:04:03,686 --> 00:04:07,028 Did you know that there are seven stages of grief? 62 00:04:07,714 --> 00:04:09,034 There's, er... 63 00:04:09,215 --> 00:04:12,380 ..shock, denial, erm, anger. 64 00:04:12,849 --> 00:04:14,543 Depression is one. 65 00:04:14,691 --> 00:04:16,217 Er, what is seven? 66 00:04:16,663 --> 00:04:19,459 Acceptance is the last. Looking forward to that. 67 00:04:20,115 --> 00:04:21,315 And... 68 00:04:21,444 --> 00:04:23,357 Oversharing. That may be one. 69 00:04:24,218 --> 00:04:26,854 Do you have to go? No, no, no, it's fine. 70 00:04:26,856 --> 00:04:28,056 Please. 71 00:04:28,775 --> 00:04:32,103 And I discovered Harry may have fathered another child. 72 00:04:32,377 --> 00:04:33,703 Oh, gosh... 73 00:04:33,705 --> 00:04:35,538 Let's hope he's not a psychopath. 74 00:04:35,540 --> 00:04:37,499 Or a gold digger. Or both. 75 00:04:39,131 --> 00:04:41,781 But if he is Harry's son... 76 00:04:43,494 --> 00:04:45,084 ..well, it might be comforting. 77 00:04:45,918 --> 00:04:47,275 Don't you think? 78 00:05:04,710 --> 00:05:06,602 - Hi. - Hello. 79 00:05:12,708 --> 00:05:14,036 There you go. 80 00:05:14,557 --> 00:05:16,032 For the DNA test. 81 00:05:16,034 --> 00:05:17,334 Some Harry. 82 00:05:17,335 --> 00:05:20,068 And a spare for the other sample. 83 00:05:20,917 --> 00:05:22,117 Thanks. 84 00:05:23,483 --> 00:05:26,031 And to work, it has to be the root of George's hair? 85 00:05:26,033 --> 00:05:27,233 Yes. 86 00:05:29,859 --> 00:05:33,890 Which result do you want, Harry is George's father or not? 87 00:05:35,451 --> 00:05:36,981 I can't think straight. 88 00:05:37,395 --> 00:05:39,733 All I know is that this should be Harry's time 89 00:05:39,734 --> 00:05:42,073 and his wannabe son is stealing it. 90 00:05:44,397 --> 00:05:47,716 I hope, one day, someone looks after me with as much care as you. 91 00:05:49,626 --> 00:05:51,387 What is your job, exactly? 92 00:05:51,842 --> 00:05:54,122 Anatomical pathology technologist. 93 00:05:54,398 --> 00:05:56,894 How on earth did you get into that? 94 00:05:57,317 --> 00:05:59,039 My daughter Leonora died. 95 00:05:59,538 --> 00:06:01,618 Oh, God, I'm so... You should have said. 96 00:06:01,620 --> 00:06:02,820 No. 97 00:06:03,915 --> 00:06:05,235 Leukaemia. 98 00:06:06,553 --> 00:06:08,553 When she died, I spent a... 99 00:06:10,249 --> 00:06:12,210 I spent a lot of time with her like this. 100 00:06:14,481 --> 00:06:15,683 I... 101 00:06:15,685 --> 00:06:18,083 ..didn't want anyone else to touch her, so... 102 00:06:20,711 --> 00:06:21,911 ..I helped. 103 00:06:44,205 --> 00:06:46,158 George, at last. 104 00:07:16,814 --> 00:07:18,933 You can put away that interested face. 105 00:07:18,934 --> 00:07:20,454 This house isn't for sale. 106 00:07:20,455 --> 00:07:22,454 Erm, hi. 107 00:07:22,455 --> 00:07:25,501 And I need you all out of here. I have a guest coming round. 108 00:07:26,259 --> 00:07:28,235 Anything else that you need to see? 109 00:07:28,441 --> 00:07:29,676 Er, no. 110 00:07:29,678 --> 00:07:31,317 Er, massively wow. 111 00:07:31,609 --> 00:07:34,574 Er, I'll get back to you with a quote ASAP. Super ASAP. 112 00:07:34,575 --> 00:07:36,867 Mm, no, you won't, you silly twat. 113 00:07:36,869 --> 00:07:38,408 Alice, please! 114 00:07:38,410 --> 00:07:39,823 Er, thank you. 115 00:07:39,994 --> 00:07:41,194 No problem. 116 00:07:41,784 --> 00:07:43,481 You know my husband's buried in the garden? 117 00:07:43,483 --> 00:07:45,014 Yes, he knows. 118 00:07:45,015 --> 00:07:46,894 And we've spoken to the council. 119 00:07:46,895 --> 00:07:51,066 Our son will be removed and buried properly in a cemetery, 120 00:07:51,068 --> 00:07:52,497 like in the real world. 121 00:07:52,499 --> 00:07:53,755 Oh, Alice, er... 122 00:08:02,462 --> 00:08:03,662 Erm... 123 00:08:03,900 --> 00:08:05,100 Sorry. 124 00:08:14,345 --> 00:08:15,584 This isn't fair. 125 00:08:15,586 --> 00:08:18,997 You buried our son in the garden. It's just wrong. 126 00:08:18,999 --> 00:08:20,497 I don't think your wife agrees. 127 00:08:20,499 --> 00:08:21,974 We do need to sell the house. 128 00:08:21,975 --> 00:08:23,356 I'll buy it! 129 00:08:23,358 --> 00:08:25,038 I just need some time. 130 00:08:25,040 --> 00:08:27,719 I'm sorry, Alice, but you've no money. 131 00:08:27,931 --> 00:08:29,502 No proper job. 132 00:08:29,889 --> 00:08:33,166 This is worth 1.5 million. 133 00:08:33,947 --> 00:08:37,693 Let's all look at the end of a fucking rainbow, shall we? 134 00:08:37,694 --> 00:08:41,054 Listen, darling, you'll get the sale money, less the tax we'll owe. 135 00:08:41,511 --> 00:08:43,056 Enough to buy a new home. 136 00:08:43,058 --> 00:08:45,934 Please, give me time to raise the money. 137 00:08:45,935 --> 00:08:47,665 I need to look at Harry's business. 138 00:08:47,667 --> 00:08:50,296 And once the flats are sold, there'll be cash. 139 00:08:51,312 --> 00:08:53,195 I am not paying to repair 140 00:08:53,197 --> 00:08:54,934 your God awful car! 141 00:08:55,732 --> 00:08:56,932 Oh... 142 00:08:58,685 --> 00:09:01,173 This is George. Hello, George. 143 00:09:02,543 --> 00:09:04,841 Minnie and Gerry, Harry's parents. 144 00:09:10,050 --> 00:09:11,250 So... 145 00:09:11,696 --> 00:09:13,201 ..my grandparents. 146 00:09:13,203 --> 00:09:14,878 Er, if you say so. 147 00:09:18,656 --> 00:09:21,310 - I owe you an explanation. - Several. 148 00:09:24,021 --> 00:09:25,774 You were here when Harry fell. 149 00:09:26,090 --> 00:09:27,895 You're on the CCTV. 150 00:09:29,245 --> 00:09:32,661 What did you say to him? I just wanted to talk. 151 00:09:33,175 --> 00:09:35,413 He wanted me to leave. He tripped and fell. 152 00:09:35,415 --> 00:09:38,413 Why did you run away? I heard your voice, I... 153 00:09:38,414 --> 00:09:40,504 I panicked. I didn't think it was that bad. 154 00:09:40,506 --> 00:09:42,410 You could've saved his life! 155 00:09:47,974 --> 00:09:49,174 Hello. 156 00:09:49,583 --> 00:09:50,783 Hi. 157 00:09:52,551 --> 00:09:53,823 Should we hug? 158 00:09:54,207 --> 00:09:55,375 Or this? 159 00:09:55,377 --> 00:09:57,452 No? OK. 160 00:10:00,356 --> 00:10:01,556 OK. 161 00:10:02,477 --> 00:10:04,869 First, can I say how sorry I am? 162 00:10:04,871 --> 00:10:06,610 Let's take that as read. 163 00:10:07,774 --> 00:10:09,251 So, me... 164 00:10:09,716 --> 00:10:12,836 ...I had a health scare recently, tests. 165 00:10:13,305 --> 00:10:15,732 My mother had to admit that I'm not my father's son. 166 00:10:15,890 --> 00:10:18,731 She had an affair with Harry soon after she married. 167 00:10:19,534 --> 00:10:22,598 This was, er, obviously a huge shock. 168 00:10:23,861 --> 00:10:25,820 I wanted to meet my biological father. 169 00:10:25,822 --> 00:10:28,004 Mum is petrified Dad's gonna find out. 170 00:10:28,415 --> 00:10:29,933 Did Harry know about you? 171 00:10:30,287 --> 00:10:31,953 Not until two weeks ago. 172 00:10:32,774 --> 00:10:35,468 He refused to meet me because he didn't want to upset you. 173 00:10:36,721 --> 00:10:38,361 I know I shouldn't have come round. 174 00:10:39,787 --> 00:10:41,267 But he's my dad. 175 00:10:42,546 --> 00:10:43,715 Oh... 176 00:10:43,717 --> 00:10:46,060 Mum, Dad dies. 177 00:10:46,170 --> 00:10:48,918 He's got a big house. And two days later, some random bloke shows up. 178 00:10:48,925 --> 00:10:50,493 We need some sort of... Ow! 179 00:10:50,494 --> 00:10:51,613 Sorry. 180 00:10:51,614 --> 00:10:54,338 Sorry, my, er, ring got caught in your hair. 181 00:10:56,232 --> 00:11:00,877 Look, you can help us by telling the inquest that it's you on the CCTV. 182 00:11:01,695 --> 00:11:04,205 Erm, yeah, I suppose so. 183 00:11:04,759 --> 00:11:07,205 And in that spirit of openness... 184 00:11:08,295 --> 00:11:11,174 ..Harry didn't leave a will and we weren't married. 185 00:11:11,175 --> 00:11:12,375 So... 186 00:11:12,538 --> 00:11:14,485 ..his kids get everything. 187 00:11:15,589 --> 00:11:17,344 I just want to be your friend. 188 00:11:17,594 --> 00:11:19,892 And your brother, Charlotte. 189 00:11:20,123 --> 00:11:22,054 Believe me, that is all I want. 190 00:11:22,516 --> 00:11:23,852 Where do you live? 191 00:11:25,935 --> 00:11:30,071 I'd better talk to my mother before I blurt out all my details. 192 00:11:59,721 --> 00:12:00,921 Lights, off. 193 00:12:27,745 --> 00:12:29,295 Yeah, the, er... 194 00:12:29,474 --> 00:12:30,980 ..obligatory circle. 195 00:12:30,982 --> 00:12:32,944 It's the circle of life. 196 00:12:32,946 --> 00:12:34,665 Yeah, yeah, it's like, erm... 197 00:12:35,490 --> 00:12:40,459 ? Nants ingonyama bagithi Baba! ? 198 00:12:40,461 --> 00:12:43,472 ? It's the circle of life ? 199 00:12:43,474 --> 00:12:44,882 Life, yes! 200 00:12:44,884 --> 00:12:48,852 ? And it moves us all. 201 00:12:48,854 --> 00:12:53,709 ? Till we find our place 202 00:12:53,711 --> 00:12:58,410 ? On the path unwinding 203 00:12:58,412 --> 00:13:02,972 ? In the circle 204 00:13:02,974 --> 00:13:06,903 ? The circle of life. ? 205 00:13:06,905 --> 00:13:08,184 Up, down! 206 00:13:08,186 --> 00:13:10,026 That was quite good. That was quite good. 207 00:13:11,275 --> 00:13:13,790 So, what would you prefer, like, a rhombus? 208 00:13:13,993 --> 00:13:15,743 No, no, a circle's fine. 209 00:13:15,745 --> 00:13:18,189 Right, let's introduce ourselves. 210 00:13:18,450 --> 00:13:21,671 It's the only time I'll ask you to define yourself by your bereavement. 211 00:13:21,673 --> 00:13:23,593 Oh, there's no need. Honestly, I'll pick it up as I go. 212 00:13:23,594 --> 00:13:26,753 My name is Nathan, and my daughter Leonora died four years ago. 213 00:13:26,755 --> 00:13:28,285 Honestly, there's no need. 214 00:13:28,287 --> 00:13:31,166 Zack. My mum had an aneurysm. 215 00:13:31,532 --> 00:13:32,793 The bad kind. 216 00:13:33,741 --> 00:13:36,261 Ollie. I killed my parents. 217 00:13:37,201 --> 00:13:38,380 In a car. 218 00:13:38,382 --> 00:13:41,052 I was driving. It was an accident. 219 00:13:41,054 --> 00:13:42,213 Leanne. 220 00:13:42,214 --> 00:13:44,415 My girlfriend Sandy got lost in the jungle. 221 00:13:44,417 --> 00:13:45,524 What? 222 00:13:45,526 --> 00:13:46,765 I'm Tina. 223 00:13:46,767 --> 00:13:50,424 My husband Tim had a massive heart attack ten years ago. 224 00:13:50,426 --> 00:13:53,092 Oh, this is making me sad. 225 00:13:53,093 --> 00:13:54,326 I'm Graham. 226 00:13:54,328 --> 00:13:57,934 My wife Toni committed suicide a year ago. 227 00:14:02,005 --> 00:14:04,553 Er, OK, I'm Alice. 228 00:14:05,147 --> 00:14:08,093 And, er, I'm an alcoholic. 229 00:14:08,992 --> 00:14:10,591 Oh, fuck... 230 00:14:10,848 --> 00:14:14,136 Look, if you're not into this, just piss the fuck off, right? 231 00:14:14,138 --> 00:14:15,503 Whoa! 232 00:14:16,476 --> 00:14:19,433 I'm not coming if everyone swears. 233 00:14:21,876 --> 00:14:23,693 I knew this was a bad idea. 234 00:14:23,694 --> 00:14:24,894 Sorry. 235 00:14:31,188 --> 00:14:33,533 Look, Nathan, I'm sorry, but I can't. I just... 236 00:14:33,534 --> 00:14:36,338 Erm, Ollie was out of order. He's sorry. 237 00:14:36,752 --> 00:14:39,333 But because he's grieving, he's allowed to crap all over people? 238 00:14:39,334 --> 00:14:41,937 Er, yes, actually. 239 00:14:41,939 --> 00:14:43,139 For a bit. 240 00:14:43,446 --> 00:14:45,087 Oh, well, God knows I'm doing it. 241 00:14:45,089 --> 00:14:47,849 The one minute, I'm emotionally incontinent. The next, I'm... 242 00:14:48,814 --> 00:14:50,014 Anyway... 243 00:14:50,167 --> 00:14:52,843 Look, erm, here's my card. 244 00:14:52,845 --> 00:14:56,061 Just in case you do ever want to talk, one to one. 245 00:14:56,547 --> 00:14:58,166 Not in a circle. 246 00:14:58,440 --> 00:14:59,640 Thanks. 247 00:15:10,296 --> 00:15:13,131 And he knew that was two weeks late? Yeah. 248 00:15:13,133 --> 00:15:14,534 That's not bad. 249 00:15:15,880 --> 00:15:17,440 This is looking livelier. 250 00:15:17,442 --> 00:15:18,642 Yeah. 251 00:15:19,349 --> 00:15:21,070 It just needed cash throwing at it. 252 00:15:22,046 --> 00:15:24,493 I need to understand Harry's business better. 253 00:15:24,925 --> 00:15:26,996 Can we put the flats up for sale now? 254 00:15:27,253 --> 00:15:30,132 The market's slow. We have to be a bit cleverer. 255 00:15:30,133 --> 00:15:33,023 I could do with the money, to be honest. 256 00:15:33,492 --> 00:15:36,531 To buy my home back from my in-laws. 257 00:15:36,930 --> 00:15:39,442 Harry put it in their name to protect it, and now... 258 00:15:39,444 --> 00:15:41,012 Well, now they're keen to sell. 259 00:15:41,174 --> 00:15:43,661 And I'd love some figures anyway. 260 00:15:43,899 --> 00:15:45,898 Like, how much Harry's business is worth. 261 00:15:46,118 --> 00:15:49,125 That would be telling. And I'd love you to tell me. 262 00:15:49,648 --> 00:15:53,157 The inquest is on Friday and, well, they might ask for some evidence. 263 00:15:53,353 --> 00:15:54,753 Are you coming? No. 264 00:15:54,755 --> 00:15:57,782 And keep my name out of any evidence if you want my continued support. 265 00:15:58,065 --> 00:16:01,423 Harry ran his business badly. It's a shambles, frankly. 266 00:16:01,669 --> 00:16:04,374 Your house soaked up cash, most of it mine. 267 00:16:04,376 --> 00:16:07,116 I just want to finish this, so we can come to an arrangement. 268 00:16:08,220 --> 00:16:10,023 Shall I grab myself a hard hat, 269 00:16:10,025 --> 00:16:12,532 so you can lob some more heavy-duty shit at me? 270 00:16:13,474 --> 00:16:15,491 I may be able to help you with your house. 271 00:16:15,633 --> 00:16:17,712 I've got investors looking for opportunities. 272 00:16:17,714 --> 00:16:20,132 But wouldn't they then own it? Don't worry about that. 273 00:16:20,134 --> 00:16:21,934 There's always ways around these things. 274 00:16:26,703 --> 00:16:28,133 I don't like her. 275 00:16:28,134 --> 00:16:29,818 Well, we don't have to like her. 276 00:16:29,820 --> 00:16:31,636 We just need to not be shafted by her. 277 00:16:32,027 --> 00:16:35,241 You have to say, she is doing a good job paying everyone. 278 00:16:35,243 --> 00:16:37,640 But for an accountant, she's weirdly allergic to... 279 00:16:38,204 --> 00:16:40,517 ..contracts and figures. 280 00:16:40,519 --> 00:16:42,213 Harry was good with people. 281 00:16:42,215 --> 00:16:44,261 He would've known how to handle her. 282 00:16:44,674 --> 00:16:46,909 Hey, chin up. 283 00:16:48,550 --> 00:16:50,988 A guy claiming to be Harry's son has turned up. 284 00:16:51,333 --> 00:16:52,693 You're joking? 285 00:16:52,694 --> 00:16:55,214 Is he genuine? No idea, yet. 286 00:16:55,792 --> 00:16:57,232 He looks like Harry. 287 00:16:58,268 --> 00:16:59,794 But I don't know anything else about him, 288 00:16:59,795 --> 00:17:01,754 other than a phone number. Give me it. 289 00:17:01,902 --> 00:17:04,215 I've got a dodgy mate who'll do some digging. 290 00:17:05,963 --> 00:17:08,438 I told Harry he needed a good lawyer. 291 00:17:09,286 --> 00:17:11,527 He always said he'd rather spend the money on... 292 00:17:12,253 --> 00:17:13,977 ..whatever, sand. 293 00:17:13,979 --> 00:17:16,248 Well, he must've got some professional advice. 294 00:17:16,250 --> 00:17:18,293 - Yeah, he did. - Who from? 295 00:17:19,919 --> 00:17:21,280 There's a boy! 296 00:17:22,558 --> 00:17:23,805 Little Dudley! 297 00:17:24,040 --> 00:17:25,240 Yeah. 298 00:17:26,025 --> 00:17:27,207 Dad... 299 00:17:27,209 --> 00:17:29,205 Please, focus for a minute. 300 00:17:29,885 --> 00:17:32,396 What did you advise Harry about the development? 301 00:17:32,614 --> 00:17:33,787 Erm... 302 00:17:33,789 --> 00:17:37,021 I said, don't get a high-risk loan to finish the build. 303 00:17:37,023 --> 00:17:40,469 Er, sell your house to finance it and then move in with us. 304 00:17:40,471 --> 00:17:43,021 But he would never do that. He spent ten years planning our house. 305 00:17:43,022 --> 00:17:45,182 Yes, he thought that was terrible advice. 306 00:17:46,141 --> 00:17:47,219 Look... 307 00:17:47,221 --> 00:17:49,996 Who is this man in the CCTV? 308 00:17:49,998 --> 00:17:51,837 Your mother thinks it's sinister. 309 00:17:53,742 --> 00:17:57,152 This involves me telling you two secrets, 310 00:17:57,154 --> 00:17:59,558 which you must not let slip to Mum. 311 00:17:59,560 --> 00:18:01,933 She knows when I'm lying, so don't tell me. 312 00:18:01,934 --> 00:18:03,772 I have to, I need your advice. 313 00:18:03,773 --> 00:18:05,252 Harry may have had a son. 314 00:18:05,439 --> 00:18:08,439 What makes you think that? Well, just a hunch. 315 00:18:08,911 --> 00:18:10,559 He came to see us! 316 00:18:10,561 --> 00:18:11,644 Oh... 317 00:18:11,646 --> 00:18:14,392 Oh, look, I'm sorry. I'm sorry, Dad. He's... 318 00:18:14,733 --> 00:18:17,286 He's 28. He's called George. 319 00:18:17,288 --> 00:18:20,182 - And it's him on the CCTV. - Ah... 320 00:18:20,479 --> 00:18:22,657 We're doing a DNA paternity test. 321 00:18:22,659 --> 00:18:23,726 Good. 322 00:18:23,728 --> 00:18:25,447 But if there is any inheritance, is he...? 323 00:18:25,449 --> 00:18:26,647 Your mother has a secret. 324 00:18:26,649 --> 00:18:29,254 Sorry, can we just deal with this first? 325 00:18:29,609 --> 00:18:31,629 No, I need to share stuff, too, you know. 326 00:18:36,674 --> 00:18:38,194 She's having an affair. 327 00:18:38,691 --> 00:18:39,895 Oh, Dad...! 328 00:18:39,897 --> 00:18:41,536 Sex, I think. 329 00:18:42,153 --> 00:18:43,353 Not love. 330 00:18:44,389 --> 00:18:46,187 Well, when? You're always together. 331 00:18:46,189 --> 00:18:48,429 Well, mainly when I'm taking Dudley for a walk. 332 00:18:49,231 --> 00:18:51,492 Oh, Christ! 333 00:18:51,493 --> 00:18:53,012 - Who with? - Keith. 334 00:18:53,014 --> 00:18:54,214 You know, next door. 335 00:18:54,655 --> 00:18:57,072 Oh, I don't even know what to do with that information. 336 00:18:57,074 --> 00:18:58,354 Well, nor do I. 337 00:19:00,484 --> 00:19:02,454 Do you think I should say something? 338 00:19:04,968 --> 00:19:06,168 Dad... 339 00:19:06,295 --> 00:19:08,645 I can't deal with this right now. 340 00:19:08,647 --> 00:19:10,623 - Is that OK? - Of course, of course. 341 00:19:10,625 --> 00:19:12,006 Forget I said that. 342 00:19:13,029 --> 00:19:14,678 Erm, imagine we're fine. 343 00:19:14,680 --> 00:19:17,559 You know, like 1983 again. 344 00:19:18,333 --> 00:19:20,205 - Our best year. - Yeah. 345 00:19:22,730 --> 00:19:25,249 - So, I just need to ask you... - Mm-hm? 346 00:19:25,653 --> 00:19:27,825 ..if George is Harry's, 347 00:19:27,827 --> 00:19:29,986 will he have a claim on the business assets? 348 00:19:29,988 --> 00:19:31,330 Yes, he will. 349 00:19:34,639 --> 00:19:36,595 That was quite a therapy sesh. 350 00:19:36,597 --> 00:19:38,512 We've saved ourselves a fortune. 351 00:19:39,503 --> 00:19:40,703 Why? 352 00:19:40,903 --> 00:19:42,368 What were you discussing? 353 00:19:43,340 --> 00:19:45,139 - Father/daughter things. - Yeah. 354 00:19:45,265 --> 00:19:46,545 What is that? 355 00:19:47,131 --> 00:19:49,101 I've got to go. Bye! 356 00:19:49,103 --> 00:19:51,584 - Dan is coming round. - With Raoul? 357 00:19:51,586 --> 00:19:53,415 No, I think they've split up. 358 00:19:53,417 --> 00:19:56,892 - It would be nice if you could stay. - Sorry, I need to be with Charlotte. 359 00:19:56,894 --> 00:19:58,575 Your brother could do with some support. 360 00:19:58,577 --> 00:20:00,175 It's not easy being homosexual. 361 00:20:00,177 --> 00:20:02,652 Oh, I think Dan's making a good fist of it. 362 00:20:02,654 --> 00:20:04,078 Your father's right. 363 00:20:04,080 --> 00:20:06,023 Er, it's not easy being a widow! 364 00:20:06,589 --> 00:20:10,308 Dan's fine being gay. It's commitment he struggles with. 365 00:20:10,739 --> 00:20:12,098 Oh, I get it. 366 00:20:12,812 --> 00:20:14,372 Hashtag me too. 367 00:20:25,172 --> 00:20:26,635 See you guys later. 368 00:20:32,090 --> 00:20:33,952 Thanks, Mum. You didn't have to. 369 00:20:34,252 --> 00:20:36,253 It's what we supermums do, darling. 370 00:20:38,373 --> 00:20:40,412 So, we have a new problem. 371 00:20:40,671 --> 00:20:42,121 One more can't hurt. 372 00:20:42,123 --> 00:20:44,148 I went to Dad's office and his business is... 373 00:20:45,051 --> 00:20:46,867 Well, is complicated. 374 00:20:46,869 --> 00:20:49,288 You mean, you don't understand it. 375 00:20:49,290 --> 00:20:52,519 Yes. But I think it's in trouble, too. 376 00:20:52,993 --> 00:20:56,671 I saw Grandad and he confirmed that you will inherit everything. 377 00:20:56,673 --> 00:20:58,153 Potentially with George. 378 00:20:59,086 --> 00:21:01,325 - I don't want any of it. - Well... 379 00:21:01,327 --> 00:21:04,486 ..for me to take control of the business and buy our house back, 380 00:21:04,488 --> 00:21:07,725 we'll need some sort of agreement for you to transfer it all to me. 381 00:21:07,727 --> 00:21:08,927 Fine. 382 00:21:09,092 --> 00:21:10,933 George will have to sign it, too. 383 00:21:10,934 --> 00:21:12,610 He said he wasn't interested. 384 00:21:12,612 --> 00:21:14,367 Oh, well, money changes people. 385 00:21:14,369 --> 00:21:16,156 He still has to sign. 386 00:21:16,367 --> 00:21:18,447 If he doesn't, I can't sort it all out. 387 00:21:18,644 --> 00:21:20,083 You could just ignore him. 388 00:21:21,295 --> 00:21:24,137 I still don't believe he's Dad's son. 389 00:21:24,139 --> 00:21:25,858 Well, let's hope he isn't. 390 00:21:26,335 --> 00:21:29,452 Or he'll have us over a barrel, house and all. 391 00:21:34,752 --> 00:21:36,631 Hi. Are you OK? 392 00:21:36,633 --> 00:21:38,377 My mate's found out who George is. 393 00:21:42,253 --> 00:21:43,833 "George Fellows." 394 00:21:43,835 --> 00:21:46,988 "Father, Frank, is a GP." 395 00:21:47,187 --> 00:21:50,004 "Mother, Emily, is a..." 396 00:21:51,250 --> 00:21:53,249 "..a terrapin"? Therapist. 397 00:21:53,375 --> 00:21:55,856 Mm, well, good luck with that, Emily. 398 00:21:56,601 --> 00:21:59,800 - God, they live pretty close. - I know, creepy. 399 00:21:59,802 --> 00:22:01,861 What are you going to do, go round? 400 00:22:05,211 --> 00:22:06,772 It's the DNA testing place. 401 00:22:09,597 --> 00:22:10,797 Charlotte... 402 00:22:11,853 --> 00:22:13,173 ..it's official. 403 00:22:14,235 --> 00:22:15,595 You have a brother. 404 00:22:48,152 --> 00:22:49,415 - Hello. - Hi. 405 00:22:51,032 --> 00:22:53,893 - Does, er, George live here? - Yes. 406 00:22:55,109 --> 00:22:57,562 - Who are you? - I'm... 407 00:22:59,914 --> 00:23:03,041 I was with Harry Walsh for 19 years. 408 00:23:03,406 --> 00:23:05,752 And I believe you knew him before then. 409 00:23:07,802 --> 00:23:09,186 Is George in? 410 00:23:09,790 --> 00:23:10,990 No. 411 00:23:11,507 --> 00:23:13,321 How did you find out where we live? 412 00:23:13,322 --> 00:23:15,695 Well, it seems to be quite easy. 413 00:23:17,027 --> 00:23:19,511 - Might we have a tiny chat? - Er, no. 414 00:23:19,513 --> 00:23:22,191 I don't really want to open up lines of communication. 415 00:23:22,193 --> 00:23:24,508 George was there the night Harry died. 416 00:23:25,262 --> 00:23:27,709 Sorry, can you go now? 417 00:23:27,711 --> 00:23:29,645 We did a DNA test. 418 00:23:30,047 --> 00:23:32,165 George is definitely Harry's son. 419 00:23:32,792 --> 00:23:34,193 I know he is. 420 00:23:35,522 --> 00:23:37,720 Whatever happens, my husband mustn't find out. 421 00:23:37,721 --> 00:23:39,200 I sympathise. 422 00:23:39,362 --> 00:23:40,561 Honestly. 423 00:23:40,562 --> 00:23:42,431 But George came into our lives. 424 00:23:42,433 --> 00:23:45,199 - This wasn't our idea and... - It was 28 years ago. 425 00:23:45,201 --> 00:23:46,927 And now my daughter, Charlotte, 426 00:23:46,929 --> 00:23:50,350 suddenly has a half-brother and no father. 427 00:23:50,352 --> 00:23:52,825 And I just don't think there's a carpet big enough 428 00:23:52,827 --> 00:23:54,194 to brush all of this under. 429 00:23:54,827 --> 00:23:57,081 There's about to be an inquest. 430 00:23:57,082 --> 00:23:59,152 Before they issue a death certificate, 431 00:23:59,154 --> 00:24:02,445 they need to speak to all of the witnesses to Harry's fall. 432 00:24:02,447 --> 00:24:04,712 And George is on the CCTV. 433 00:24:05,629 --> 00:24:08,233 - George has decided not to attend. - What? 434 00:24:08,235 --> 00:24:12,236 Knowing that it's George makes no difference, except to my marriage. 435 00:24:12,788 --> 00:24:15,459 - He said that he'd come. - Well, he's changed his mind. 436 00:24:15,461 --> 00:24:17,722 He can't! I'll... 437 00:24:18,722 --> 00:24:21,440 - - I'll tell the police. - He doesn't want to see you. 438 00:24:21,760 --> 00:24:24,266 He's happy to give up any inheritance. 439 00:24:24,268 --> 00:24:27,561 You know, why should he agree to be interrogated needlessly 440 00:24:27,562 --> 00:24:30,245 at a public inquest and destroy his family? 441 00:24:30,247 --> 00:24:32,247 Look, all I'm asking for... 442 00:24:32,249 --> 00:24:36,606 ..is some honesty, so that we can each move on. 443 00:24:36,608 --> 00:24:39,521 Let's forget this ever happened. 444 00:24:39,873 --> 00:24:44,393 Well, you must be a seriously shit psychotherapist. 445 00:24:45,307 --> 00:24:46,906 I'll show you out. 446 00:24:49,874 --> 00:24:53,020 Er, hello, can I speak to Julia Carter, the coroner? 447 00:24:53,022 --> 00:24:54,502 It's Alice Dillon. 448 00:25:01,918 --> 00:25:03,118 Bastard! 449 00:25:05,374 --> 00:25:06,674 Oh, hello, yes. 450 00:25:06,676 --> 00:25:10,560 Er, have the police identified the witness to Harry's fall yet? 451 00:25:10,562 --> 00:25:12,052 The man at the front door. 452 00:25:12,676 --> 00:25:15,159 No? Well, I honestly don't think he's relevant. 453 00:25:15,812 --> 00:25:18,198 And can we, please, just go ahead with the inquest? 454 00:25:18,200 --> 00:25:20,270 It's very upsetting having to wait. 455 00:25:32,833 --> 00:25:34,364 What the hell are you doing? 456 00:25:34,709 --> 00:25:37,428 Oh, er, Environmental Services. 457 00:25:38,406 --> 00:25:41,541 Er, we've been notified about a home burial 458 00:25:41,543 --> 00:25:42,907 carried out without permission. 459 00:25:42,909 --> 00:25:44,281 But I applied for permission. 460 00:25:44,282 --> 00:25:45,995 Er, we've no record of that. 461 00:25:45,997 --> 00:25:49,679 And, erm, the legal owners of the property asked us to inspect 462 00:25:49,681 --> 00:25:53,336 and arrange for re-internment in a cemetery. 463 00:25:53,338 --> 00:25:54,857 - Well, you can't! - Well... 464 00:25:54,859 --> 00:25:56,937 My husband's in there! We've only just buried him! 465 00:25:56,939 --> 00:25:58,991 The regulations are there to protect everyone. 466 00:25:58,993 --> 00:26:01,182 Oh, well, you can fuck off... 467 00:26:01,392 --> 00:26:02,558 ..Colin! 468 00:26:02,560 --> 00:26:04,919 I applied. I didn't have time to wait. 469 00:26:04,921 --> 00:26:06,791 I have explained this to everyone. 470 00:26:06,793 --> 00:26:09,400 Er, but you need the property owner's green light. 471 00:26:09,401 --> 00:26:10,920 - Oh, right. - Yeah. 472 00:26:10,921 --> 00:26:12,640 Well, let's dig him up, then. 473 00:26:12,641 --> 00:26:14,877 Look, I mean, erm... Urgh! 474 00:26:16,399 --> 00:26:18,090 I don't want any trouble. 475 00:26:18,092 --> 00:26:19,560 So, up he comes! 476 00:26:19,562 --> 00:26:22,440 Madam, please, stop. Look, there's a protocol. 477 00:26:22,441 --> 00:26:24,801 Can't bury him, can't dig him up! 478 00:26:24,802 --> 00:26:26,199 Make your mind up! 479 00:26:29,642 --> 00:26:33,347 Well, come on, if we do it together, it'll take no time! 480 00:26:33,790 --> 00:26:34,990 Urgh! 481 00:26:35,240 --> 00:26:37,650 Urgh! Please, madam, please... 482 00:26:37,652 --> 00:26:40,140 Urgh! If we leave, will you stop? 483 00:27:07,082 --> 00:27:09,601 And pick up Thai on the way home. 484 00:27:09,602 --> 00:27:12,783 What is it Char likes? That one with prawns. 485 00:27:12,785 --> 00:27:14,801 I can't be doing with prawns. 486 00:27:14,802 --> 00:27:16,390 But you know that. 487 00:27:16,392 --> 00:27:19,385 Anyway, I'll get you a, erm... What is it? 488 00:27:19,387 --> 00:27:20,935 A gang dang? Dang gang? What is it? 489 00:27:20,937 --> 00:27:22,137 Daeng gaeng! 490 00:27:26,715 --> 00:27:28,034 I mean, Lord love her, 491 00:27:28,036 --> 00:27:29,900 but she's just getting madder. 492 00:27:29,902 --> 00:27:32,342 I mean, Ed's not helping. He just rang to say, 493 00:27:32,344 --> 00:27:34,732 "Oh, Nicola's just bought us a double kayak!" 494 00:27:36,683 --> 00:27:38,743 Oi, Jimmy! More! 495 00:27:38,745 --> 00:27:40,868 Yeah, like that. But more, yeah? 496 00:27:40,870 --> 00:27:44,061 Anyway, erm, I'll see you later. 497 00:29:00,619 --> 00:29:02,635 Mum, what are you doing? Go away! 498 00:29:02,775 --> 00:29:04,354 Sorry, can I sit in quietly? 499 00:29:04,356 --> 00:29:05,570 No! 500 00:29:05,572 --> 00:29:06,798 Cool. 501 00:29:06,800 --> 00:29:08,959 Well, I'm outside if you need me. 502 00:29:16,455 --> 00:29:17,655 Charlotte... 503 00:29:19,441 --> 00:29:21,041 In my defence, only last year, 504 00:29:21,042 --> 00:29:23,876 Charlotte was begging me to stay for this sort of one to one. 505 00:29:24,074 --> 00:29:25,641 Chiropody and... 506 00:29:26,151 --> 00:29:28,208 But this is great for her. 507 00:29:28,342 --> 00:29:30,463 What has Charlotte been saying? 508 00:29:32,085 --> 00:29:34,286 Obviously, I can't tell you that. 509 00:29:34,288 --> 00:29:35,645 Why is that obvious? 510 00:29:35,647 --> 00:29:38,471 I can't share what's discussed without her permission. 511 00:29:38,473 --> 00:29:40,819 Oh, she's a good girl, she'll give it. 512 00:29:40,821 --> 00:29:42,281 I rather doubt that. 513 00:29:42,633 --> 00:29:44,792 In case she hasn't said this... 514 00:29:45,145 --> 00:29:48,198 ..we were a very close-knit unit, 515 00:29:48,200 --> 00:29:50,041 Charlotte, her dad and me. 516 00:29:50,042 --> 00:29:51,378 We were like... 517 00:29:51,380 --> 00:29:53,458 ..like three points of a triangle. 518 00:29:53,460 --> 00:29:55,499 That's the strongest shape, isn't it? 519 00:29:55,501 --> 00:29:56,999 And now we're... 520 00:29:57,232 --> 00:30:00,592 Well, we're whatever shape that leaves. 521 00:30:01,353 --> 00:30:02,622 A flat line. 522 00:30:03,544 --> 00:30:06,494 I'd better catch up with her. But we should talk about this. 523 00:30:16,608 --> 00:30:18,647 I'm glad you're talking to someone. 524 00:30:19,312 --> 00:30:21,153 Your counsellor seems nice. 525 00:30:25,237 --> 00:30:27,621 Please, don't ignore me, I can't bear it. 526 00:30:40,084 --> 00:30:41,284 Thank you. 527 00:30:55,137 --> 00:30:56,337 I'm sorry. 528 00:30:57,424 --> 00:30:58,624 Again. 529 00:31:01,197 --> 00:31:03,476 My antenna is... 530 00:31:05,346 --> 00:31:06,546 ..are... 531 00:31:07,096 --> 00:31:08,296 ..broken. 532 00:31:09,572 --> 00:31:11,948 I can't say I recognise you these days... 533 00:31:13,057 --> 00:31:14,257 ..as a mother. 534 00:31:17,260 --> 00:31:18,963 You need to get some help. 535 00:31:27,435 --> 00:31:28,794 Mum! 536 00:31:53,953 --> 00:31:55,153 You're right. 537 00:31:57,251 --> 00:31:58,969 I'm not the same person. 538 00:31:59,270 --> 00:32:00,470 Nor am I. 539 00:32:03,555 --> 00:32:05,355 I miss him so much! 540 00:32:07,021 --> 00:32:08,221 I'm like... 541 00:32:09,365 --> 00:32:12,228 Like one hand trying to clap. 542 00:32:13,517 --> 00:32:14,717 I feel... 543 00:32:16,275 --> 00:32:17,475 ..pointless. 544 00:32:21,630 --> 00:32:23,390 If it wasn't for you, I'd... 545 00:32:35,255 --> 00:32:36,455 I, erm... 546 00:32:36,991 --> 00:32:39,200 I spoke to George's mum today. 547 00:32:39,477 --> 00:32:41,235 Oh, my God! What was she like? 548 00:32:41,237 --> 00:32:42,757 Not very smiley. 549 00:32:43,817 --> 00:32:45,975 She said he's changed his mind... 550 00:32:46,687 --> 00:32:49,106 ..and he won't testify at the inquest. 551 00:32:49,108 --> 00:32:51,403 What? And in return... 552 00:32:52,215 --> 00:32:54,377 ..he won't expect any inheritance. 553 00:32:54,379 --> 00:32:55,579 That's blackmail. 554 00:32:55,581 --> 00:32:59,043 I mean, he said he wasn't interested. What's he got to hide? 555 00:32:59,045 --> 00:33:00,641 Maybe the mother got to him. 556 00:33:01,846 --> 00:33:03,885 But he wants nothing to do with us now. 557 00:33:04,400 --> 00:33:06,952 He did that whole "I want to be your friend and brother" speech. 558 00:33:06,954 --> 00:33:08,285 I know! 559 00:33:09,794 --> 00:33:11,274 I don't get him. 560 00:33:12,492 --> 00:33:14,171 But it's Harry son. 561 00:33:16,841 --> 00:33:18,041 I just... 562 00:33:18,414 --> 00:33:20,199 I don't want to break up a family. 563 00:33:20,576 --> 00:33:21,776 No. 564 00:33:23,663 --> 00:33:25,592 I'd like to speak to his mum. 565 00:33:25,862 --> 00:33:27,561 Really? Yes. 566 00:33:27,632 --> 00:33:30,431 I know I was pushing him away, but... 567 00:33:32,421 --> 00:33:34,020 ..he's my brother. 568 00:33:45,647 --> 00:33:47,121 What if the dad's there? 569 00:33:47,280 --> 00:33:49,558 - He's a doctor. He'll be at work. - OK. 570 00:33:50,108 --> 00:33:51,746 Or we dive into a bush. 571 00:34:04,339 --> 00:34:05,825 Hello, can I help you? 572 00:34:06,119 --> 00:34:08,940 Er, it's OK, Frank, they're clients. 573 00:34:09,620 --> 00:34:10,932 I'll catch up. 574 00:34:14,723 --> 00:34:17,058 Hey, I told you not to do this. 575 00:34:17,060 --> 00:34:19,885 You of all people should understand how precious a marriage is. 576 00:34:19,887 --> 00:34:22,388 I'm Charlotte, George's sister. 577 00:34:23,122 --> 00:34:25,041 Dad's inquest is tomorrow. 578 00:34:25,042 --> 00:34:27,720 We haven't told anyone that George was there. 579 00:34:27,721 --> 00:34:28,985 And we won't, but... 580 00:34:29,815 --> 00:34:31,288 But I just wanted to say, 581 00:34:31,290 --> 00:34:33,341 it would be good if we could be brother and sister. 582 00:34:34,111 --> 00:34:35,311 That's all. 583 00:34:37,647 --> 00:34:38,847 I'm sorry. 584 00:34:39,312 --> 00:34:42,500 It's just so lovely that George looks like Dad. 585 00:35:01,203 --> 00:35:02,403 Hello. 586 00:35:03,724 --> 00:35:04,924 Hi, Nicola. 587 00:35:05,190 --> 00:35:06,390 Gerry. 588 00:35:08,033 --> 00:35:09,672 Oh, give us a smile, babe. 589 00:35:09,674 --> 00:35:11,633 This is a fucking celebration of Harry! 590 00:35:11,635 --> 00:35:13,535 - Well, it's not really. - Oh...! 591 00:35:13,537 --> 00:35:15,605 Ed, come in here. 592 00:35:15,607 --> 00:35:17,185 Alice is feeling low. 593 00:35:18,844 --> 00:35:20,996 So, does anyone know the procedure? 594 00:35:20,998 --> 00:35:23,923 Well, you're the solicitor, Grandad. Oh, true, yes. 595 00:35:23,924 --> 00:35:26,389 Nobody say anything that will incriminate us. 596 00:35:26,391 --> 00:35:28,361 Well, I don't think that's very likely. 597 00:35:28,564 --> 00:35:30,004 Well, not if we're careful. 598 00:35:30,005 --> 00:35:31,484 Hey, Dan. Hi, Ed. 599 00:35:31,485 --> 00:35:32,804 Bastard traffic. 600 00:35:33,837 --> 00:35:35,598 Hiya, Nathan. 601 00:35:35,600 --> 00:35:38,081 I'm sorry I walked out of the bereavement group, but it just... 602 00:35:38,083 --> 00:35:41,448 Don't apologise. You wouldn't be you without being a pain in the arse. 603 00:35:43,165 --> 00:35:45,470 Hey, Yasmina. 604 00:35:45,472 --> 00:35:48,063 You've met Nathan, my death guru. 605 00:35:48,065 --> 00:35:49,736 Yeah, at the funeral. 606 00:35:50,205 --> 00:35:53,363 Alice, I didn't realise your whole family would be rocking up. 607 00:35:53,364 --> 00:35:54,693 Nor did I. 608 00:35:55,092 --> 00:35:57,530 Someone must've told them there was a free bar. 609 00:36:01,668 --> 00:36:02,868 Welcome. 610 00:36:03,144 --> 00:36:07,601 We're here today to hear the inquest into the death of Harry Walsh. 611 00:36:07,603 --> 00:36:11,519 I have summoned all the relevant witnesses to Mr Walsh's death 612 00:36:11,521 --> 00:36:15,213 in order for me to come to a conclusion in this matter. 613 00:36:15,527 --> 00:36:17,502 I'll call witnesses by name. 614 00:36:17,504 --> 00:36:19,541 You approach and take the oath. 615 00:36:19,784 --> 00:36:21,823 Anyone may ask questions. 616 00:36:22,221 --> 00:36:25,571 Are you happy for me to refer to the deceased as Harry? 617 00:36:27,018 --> 00:36:29,932 The first witness is Nathan Johnston, 618 00:36:29,934 --> 00:36:32,359 who performed the postmortem on Harry. 619 00:36:32,361 --> 00:36:35,243 He can open me up any time he likes. Do you know what I mean? 620 00:36:35,580 --> 00:36:36,780 Thanks, Nicola. 621 00:36:38,045 --> 00:36:40,965 ..the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. 622 00:36:42,871 --> 00:36:45,950 Were you able to establish a clear cause of death? 623 00:36:45,952 --> 00:36:47,143 Yes. 624 00:36:47,145 --> 00:36:50,573 Blunt force trauma to the head, causing the neck to break. 625 00:36:51,494 --> 00:36:54,573 The injury is consistent with the fall from the top of the stairs, 626 00:36:54,575 --> 00:36:56,544 as per the CCTV footage. 627 00:36:57,047 --> 00:36:59,237 The toxicology results showed 628 00:36:59,239 --> 00:37:02,614 the equivalent of three times the drink-driving limit of alcohol, 629 00:37:02,616 --> 00:37:04,401 enough to impair balance. 630 00:37:04,643 --> 00:37:08,016 There was bruising on both upper arms, 631 00:37:08,018 --> 00:37:09,604 as if Harry had been gripped. 632 00:37:09,605 --> 00:37:12,396 But this would have dated from at least four days before his fall, 633 00:37:12,398 --> 00:37:14,822 so isn't relevant as a cause of death. 634 00:37:15,601 --> 00:37:16,801 Thank you. 635 00:37:17,356 --> 00:37:18,876 Any questions? 636 00:37:21,856 --> 00:37:23,574 Would he have felt any pain? 637 00:37:23,699 --> 00:37:24,899 No. 638 00:37:25,300 --> 00:37:27,619 Death would have been instant on impact. 639 00:37:31,690 --> 00:37:34,843 He was lying at the bottom of the stairs. 640 00:37:34,844 --> 00:37:38,181 We interviewed his partner and daughter, who were distressed. 641 00:37:38,556 --> 00:37:41,644 We observed that there were no stair banisters. 642 00:37:41,645 --> 00:37:44,604 I asked why, and Miss Dillon screamed, 643 00:37:44,605 --> 00:37:48,243 "Well, obviously it was a massive fucking mistake!" 644 00:37:48,244 --> 00:37:52,084 And she suggested I was "a health and safety Nazi". 645 00:37:52,085 --> 00:37:54,275 There were CCTV cameras, 646 00:37:54,277 --> 00:37:56,656 but Miss Dillon said that they weren't working. 647 00:37:57,095 --> 00:38:01,739 We returned later and were, in fact, able to view the CCTV. 648 00:38:01,741 --> 00:38:04,966 It showed Mr Walsh losing his footing and falling. 649 00:38:05,257 --> 00:38:08,283 It also showed a witness standing in the open doorway, 650 00:38:08,284 --> 00:38:10,883 whom we have not been able to identify. 651 00:38:10,884 --> 00:38:12,639 Why haven't you found this person? 652 00:38:12,641 --> 00:38:15,382 We can't see his face on the CCTV. 653 00:38:15,384 --> 00:38:17,424 Shouldn't this be investigated? 654 00:38:17,426 --> 00:38:19,604 Well, he obviously didn't push Harry, 655 00:38:19,605 --> 00:38:21,524 so it's not material to his death. 656 00:38:21,525 --> 00:38:24,938 He might've been encouraging my son to fall. 657 00:38:24,940 --> 00:38:28,547 Well, without the witness, we'll never know definitively. 658 00:38:28,844 --> 00:38:34,919 But it may mean I have to deliver an open verdict in this case. 659 00:38:36,354 --> 00:38:38,632 I just wish Harry had put up banisters. 660 00:38:38,844 --> 00:38:42,019 We always told him, "Use more fucking carpet." 661 00:38:42,021 --> 00:38:43,303 Nicola, that's not helpful. 662 00:38:43,305 --> 00:38:46,124 And we all wish you hadn't buried him in the garden. 663 00:38:46,125 --> 00:38:48,240 Actually, I'm coming round to the idea. Hear, hear! 664 00:38:53,005 --> 00:38:55,964 A new witness has come forward with evidence. 665 00:38:55,965 --> 00:38:59,653 So, I'm briefly adjourning the session to verify the request. 666 00:39:00,364 --> 00:39:01,564 All rise. 667 00:39:04,742 --> 00:39:07,208 Do you think it's the man from the CCTV? 668 00:39:09,552 --> 00:39:11,833 - You know who he is, don't you? - No! 669 00:39:12,841 --> 00:39:14,041 Suffering? 670 00:39:14,881 --> 00:39:16,081 Yeah. 671 00:39:16,824 --> 00:39:18,742 I'm the sassy one, though. 672 00:39:18,744 --> 00:39:20,519 People don't want me all... 673 00:39:22,111 --> 00:39:24,261 I'm just worried we'll fall apart now. 674 00:39:24,924 --> 00:39:26,654 Harry was our big rock. 675 00:39:26,656 --> 00:39:29,009 And without him, well, we're nothing. 676 00:39:29,011 --> 00:39:30,368 Just look at us. 677 00:39:31,219 --> 00:39:32,779 You don't seem nothing. 678 00:39:34,924 --> 00:39:37,924 Who would have thought one death could cause so much... 679 00:39:39,205 --> 00:39:40,405 ..heat? 680 00:39:40,520 --> 00:39:42,040 Dad would've liked that. 681 00:39:44,172 --> 00:39:46,891 Please, be seated. The court is back in session. 682 00:39:52,413 --> 00:39:55,964 I do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm 683 00:39:55,965 --> 00:39:58,650 that the evidence I shall give shall be the truth, 684 00:39:58,652 --> 00:40:00,434 the whole truth and nothing but the truth. 685 00:40:05,704 --> 00:40:08,147 George, you've come forward to explain 686 00:40:08,149 --> 00:40:11,451 that you were the figure in the CCTV footage when Harry fell? 687 00:40:11,453 --> 00:40:12,506 Yes. 688 00:40:12,508 --> 00:40:15,717 It is vital that we know all the facts in this matter. 689 00:40:15,719 --> 00:40:19,344 Could you tell us how you came to be there and what you witnessed? 690 00:40:20,950 --> 00:40:23,688 I'd just discovered Harry was my biological father. 691 00:40:25,485 --> 00:40:27,981 Could you tell us exactly what happened? 692 00:40:36,125 --> 00:40:37,884 He was avoiding my calls. 693 00:40:38,755 --> 00:40:41,490 So, I stupidly went to his new house. 694 00:40:43,639 --> 00:40:45,479 He was shocked, asked me to leave. 695 00:40:45,481 --> 00:40:47,748 I refused and went in. 696 00:40:49,165 --> 00:40:50,864 He saw me from the top of the stairs 697 00:40:50,866 --> 00:40:53,181 and was surprised I was inside the house. 698 00:40:59,125 --> 00:41:01,125 Then he lost his footing and fell. 699 00:41:07,741 --> 00:41:09,269 I heard your voice. 700 00:41:09,760 --> 00:41:12,601 I knew he didn't want me to meet you like this, 701 00:41:12,603 --> 00:41:15,703 so I panicked and ran. 702 00:41:19,398 --> 00:41:21,795 Why didn't you call an ambulance? 703 00:41:21,797 --> 00:41:23,448 He could've been alive. 704 00:41:23,808 --> 00:41:28,287 The APT was very clear that Harry would have died instantly. 705 00:41:28,447 --> 00:41:29,916 What had you said to him? 706 00:41:32,178 --> 00:41:35,806 That I wanted to get to know him and his family. 707 00:41:36,590 --> 00:41:39,134 And Harry said, when he was ready, he was going to tell you all. 708 00:41:39,366 --> 00:41:41,056 That he was a happy man 709 00:41:41,565 --> 00:41:45,799 and he didn't want to spoil that or upset his family. 710 00:41:48,119 --> 00:41:49,622 I'm so, so sorry. 711 00:42:04,450 --> 00:42:06,565 What happened on that evening? 712 00:42:09,641 --> 00:42:11,421 Harry was so excited... 713 00:42:11,804 --> 00:42:13,482 ..to be in our new house. 714 00:42:13,921 --> 00:42:15,521 He showed us round. 715 00:42:16,405 --> 00:42:18,166 We had Champagne. 716 00:42:19,637 --> 00:42:21,436 And then we went up to bed. 717 00:42:22,482 --> 00:42:24,401 I was in the bathroom. I... 718 00:42:24,403 --> 00:42:26,083 I didn't hear the doorbell. 719 00:42:26,537 --> 00:42:29,061 Harry called out that he was getting some water. 720 00:42:30,585 --> 00:42:33,685 I came out of the bathroom, expecting to see Harry in bed. 721 00:42:34,465 --> 00:42:35,665 Harry? 722 00:42:37,941 --> 00:42:39,345 I called out. 723 00:42:43,565 --> 00:42:44,942 There was no answer. 724 00:42:48,685 --> 00:42:50,485 So, I went to see where he was. 725 00:42:55,175 --> 00:42:57,135 And then I saw him. 726 00:43:15,930 --> 00:43:18,986 We all look for something positive, don't we? 727 00:43:20,619 --> 00:43:23,860 And since Harry died, I've done that. 728 00:43:26,637 --> 00:43:29,598 And I've found absolutely nothing! 729 00:43:37,064 --> 00:43:38,785 All our lives... 730 00:43:39,902 --> 00:43:41,582 ..just hang by a thread. 731 00:43:43,336 --> 00:43:44,756 That's all you can say. 732 00:43:47,382 --> 00:43:51,068 But, hey, George is with us now. 733 00:43:52,297 --> 00:43:54,776 And looking around at you lot, he must be thinking, 734 00:43:55,183 --> 00:43:57,428 "Why didn't I stick with my own folks?" 735 00:44:02,975 --> 00:44:04,392 Minnie and Gerry... 736 00:44:05,525 --> 00:44:07,772 ..if I've been selfish, I'm sorry. 737 00:44:08,367 --> 00:44:10,267 Let's see if I can improve on that. 738 00:44:17,074 --> 00:44:18,274 Thank you. 739 00:44:22,132 --> 00:44:23,964 Having listened to the evidence, 740 00:44:23,965 --> 00:44:27,644 I conclude that the death of Harry Walsh was due to an accident. 741 00:44:27,828 --> 00:44:30,258 That neither the acts causing the death, 742 00:44:30,485 --> 00:44:33,567 nor the consequences of those acts, were intended. 743 00:44:34,044 --> 00:44:37,201 So, the verdict is one of accidental death. 744 00:44:37,568 --> 00:44:38,768 Thank you. 745 00:44:39,331 --> 00:44:41,661 I'm sorry I've put you through so much pain. 746 00:44:42,565 --> 00:44:43,938 I'm just glad you came. 747 00:44:45,538 --> 00:44:48,523 Hello. Not sure what to say. 748 00:44:48,525 --> 00:44:50,723 You'll think of something. 749 00:44:50,724 --> 00:44:53,796 I knew there was something familiar about you. There you go. 750 00:44:54,140 --> 00:44:56,927 Welcome to the family, George. 751 00:44:57,330 --> 00:44:58,530 Thanks. 752 00:45:00,166 --> 00:45:01,366 Hi. 753 00:45:01,444 --> 00:45:04,644 I have waiver documents for you to sign, 754 00:45:04,645 --> 00:45:07,004 in respect of any legacy. Not now Dad. 755 00:45:07,005 --> 00:45:08,524 Hm? Please. 756 00:45:08,525 --> 00:45:09,725 Oh! 757 00:45:12,645 --> 00:45:14,363 I'm Sarah, Alice's mother. 758 00:45:15,919 --> 00:45:18,613 I hope you don't expect to profit from your new family. 759 00:45:20,804 --> 00:45:22,456 I'll keep you guessing, shall I? 760 00:45:33,085 --> 00:45:35,723 - Yes? - Good news, Mr Walsh. 761 00:45:35,724 --> 00:45:39,144 We have an offer at just below asking price for the house. 762 00:45:39,696 --> 00:45:40,896 Whoo! 763 00:45:43,418 --> 00:45:44,666 Er, hello? 764 00:45:45,528 --> 00:45:46,884 In that case... 765 00:45:48,219 --> 00:45:50,298 ..we accept the offer. 766 00:45:54,500 --> 00:45:59,500 CREDITS