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16th December 1980: Tom and Derek have a drink in The Woolpack before the heist. They act discretely as they leave for the Home Farm plantation. Joe spots something suspicious and goes to investigate. Derek and Tom cut down the trees at the plantation. Tom is jumpy and worries about getting caught but Derek tries to reassure him that they won't get caught. As Joe approaches, Derek and Tom rush to the van. As they begin to speed off, Joe gets out of the land rover and stands in the middle of the road in an attempt to get them to stop. As Derek and Tom speed off, Joe tries to get out of the way but he is struck by the van and knocked unconscious into a ditch. Sandie and Jackie rush to help him.


 * For more information see Episode 627 (16th December 1980)