(Peter Capaldi spotters go to 6:48 )
Lomax is coming closer to the man who framed him. A Fleet Street hack thinks he may be able to help, but most assistance comes from Lomax's girlfriend, Maureen, who gives him the name 'Len Martin', but Martin remains one step ahead.
Brief appearance by Peter Capaldi as John, a potential source Max can press for information. He’s somewhat shady - he indicates that his intel comes with a price tag firmly attached - but mostly harmless. Apparently, his mother never told him that successful crooks have to be bright.
Not much to say. Small role without too characterization. His best scene is probably when he and Max have words in a pub, and he shows off his lack of criminal mastermindedness. It’s interesting to see the types of bit roles famous actors had at the start of their careers. I wonder if directors speculate as to which of their one-shot day-players are going to “make it.” Did the director of “Blow-Up” have any inkling that this energetic, gangly kid had an Academy Award, a BAFTA, and a [Doctor] Who regeneration in his future?
Okay, so I spent a good chunk of Capaldi's first scene trying to work out his accent. Granted, I was thrown off the scent because a couple of Welsh characters appear shortly before his in a similar locale, but it’s still pretty uneven. Eventually though, it settles into what basically sounds like RP.
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First broadcast 8th October 1985.
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