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'Bluey gets wind of an attempted gaol break. After weighing the pros and cons, and sleeping on it, he decides to let it go ahead.

'His decision could spell the beginning of the end for Department B. According to Bluey, this is probably their one and only chance to recover the $200,000 stashed away by Eric Frances Yates before he went into Pentridge. Gary disagrees. It's all too risky. He argues that they should inform the Assistant Commissioner. And is tempted to, whether Bluey likes it or not. But he knows if he goes over Bluey's head, it will spell finis to their relationship.

'The Assistant Commissioner finds out anyway and gives Bluey one option: get Yates and the $200,000 back. Or else.

'For once, it looks as if Bluey's bitten off more than he can chew.'

Source: Synopsis held in the Crawford Collection in the AFI Research Collection (RMIT).

The script for this episode held in the Crawford Collection in the AFI Research Collection contains the following character notes:

'YATES: About 30. A recognised tactician in the well-planned, well-executed robbery. Never makes a move until he's examined all the angles. Serving a 15 year sentence for a robbery that netted $200,000. Although by a freak accident the police caught up with Yates, he still has the loot stashed away somewhere.

'LAUREL YATES: 25 - 30. Yates' wife. Ostracised by his middle-class family -- they believe she led him into crime -- she has taken up with a heavy called Drummond. Unnerved, it seems, about what Yates will do to her when he finds out about Drummond.

'DRUMMOND: Early thirties. Standard heavy with an eye to the main chance. Not all that bright. Appears more interested in Yates' $200,000 than Yates' wife.

'DOYLE: Thirtyish. A heavy who aspires to be like Drummond -- which'll give you some idea.

'MOODY: Twenties. A skilled high-speed driver. (NO LINES. MUST BE ABLE TO DRIVE WELL.)

'MATHESON: A specialist in his trade -- thieving cars -- who operates with style and panache.

'ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER: As previously cast.

'PLAINCLOTHES MAN #3: Keeps surveillance on Yates' house.

'EXTRAS: Drinkers (4). Mourners (4).

'WORKMEN: (2)

'PLAINCLOTHES MEN #1, #2: At funeral.

'V.K.C.:

'CAB DRIVER #1:

'CAB DRIVERS #2, #3: Actuals.'