Part 2 – Monday, 10 a.M. Is Andy in danger?

Narrator The clock's ticking away and Peter is trying desperately to borrow money for the ransom. But he's not the only one making phone calls. Listen to this.

Jack Parsons.

Arnold It's a very bad line. Can you hear me?

Jack Yes, go ahead, Arnold.

Arnold I've got the cassette, Jack.

Jack Good.

Arnold Andrew Benson is still in hospital. He's been moved to Ward 6.

Jack Can you repeat that, please?

Arnold Andy is now in Ward 6 at the hospital.

Jack Don't worry. We'll take care of him.

Arnold I'll meet you at the boat then?

Jack Right. Don't be late. Two o'clock sharp.

Arnold I'll be there. Let's hope that our little trick will work.

Narrator Well, what did you make of that? I didn't like the sound of it. 'To take care' of somebody can mean to look after them. But it can also mean to remove somebody who is in the way. To get rid of somebody. Even in hospital, Andy may be in great danger... We'll go back to Peter in a few minutes, after a quick exercise.

Part 3 – Monday, 6 p.M. Raising the cash

Narrator Peter's in London now. He spent all morning phoning around, fixing appointments and all afternoon rushing from one meeting to another. Now he's in one of those 'modernised' pubs I told you about. They're a good place to go if you don't want anybody to eavesdrop on a conversation.

Jim I still think you should call in the police, Peter.

Peter I daren't risk it. Quite frankly, I'm not so happy about telling even you.

Jim I'll keep my mouth shut... So, how much have you managed to raise so far?

Peter About half of what they want.

Jim Have you seen your bank manager?

Peter Yes. I've got about £ 10,000 in my current account and £ 130,000 in my deposit account. I can withdraw all that tomorrow.

Jim What about a loan?

Peter The bank needs securities.

Jim What about a second mortgage on the house?

Peter There isn't time.

Jim What about your shares in Bensons?

Peter I used them as security on loans for my computers.

Jim Hmm. So it comes back to BIM?

Peter That's it. I'll sell the patent outright if I can have the money by Wednesday.

Jim I'll do my best, Peter.

Peter I know you will, Jim. You're our only hope.

Narrator Peter's sounding quite desperate. Let's hope he gets the money in time ... If you ask me, he should go to the police.

Episode 23 Tuesday: Enter Jack Parsons Part 1 – Tuesday 9.30 a.M.

Narrator Peter is fighting a losing battle against time. He's well short of the half million pounds demanded by the kidnappers, and he has no way of contacting them. So he can't ask them for more time or try to negotiate a reduction in the ransom. In desperation, he phones Arnold to see if be can borrow some money.

Switchboard Bensons. Good morning.

Peter Hello, Anne. Peter Benson here.

Anne Oh, hello, Mr Benson. How are you?

Peter Fine, thanks. May I speak to Mr Watson, please?

Anne I'm sorry, he's away for a few days.

Peter Hmm. Can you put me through to Angela?

Anne She's on holiday all this week.

Peter Well, thanks anyway. Bye, bye.

Narrator Poor Peter. He's drawn a blank there. Let's do some repetition and then get back to the story.