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Clip description
Arthur (Garry McDonald) wants to spend a quiet Saturday morning at home reading the paper while he drinks a cup of tea. Suddenly there’s a knock on the door and Maggie is accused of stealing a clock from the house open for inspection across the road. Arthur’s day is ruined.
Curator’s notes
A sharp-eyed real estate agent has noticed Maggie take a clock from her neighbour’s house while it is open for inspection. Maggie Beare is convinced that her neighbour stole this clock that her now deceased husband gave her on their 25th wedding anniversary.
The clip is an excellent example of the pared-down style of the show – a simple set and only two actors, McDonald and Cracknell, on screen for the most part, with one well-cast guest actor, no music and audience laughter. Still we are immediately drawn into the poignant comedy.
