Philip’s off to see the world!
In fact, Philip barely appeared in the episode.
Well, now it’s time to shift the balance.
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“A Company of Men” is almost entirely about Philip and his royal tour.
They tried calling once, but the connection was bad.
Connection, or lack thereof, is an important part of the episode.
Mike is busy chronicling all of their adventures in letters he sends home to their sleazy Thursday Club.
Putting his faith in the club’s secrecy, Mike is very forthcoming about the happenings on the tour.
Writes Mike, “What happens on tour stays on tour.”
What’s interesting is that the episode presents Philip as being relatively on his best behavior.
But Philip gets more than he bargained for in the interview.
Helen King, the reporter, isn’t interested in any kind of puff piece.
Like I said, subtle.
They bring the mariner on board and the surgeons operate on him, saving his life.
Eventually, Philip wins out and they return the man to an island near Tonga.
Unfortunately, she’s told that she can’t get one unless she has evidence he cheated on her.
Eileen was sure her husband was cheating, but she’s still visibly shaken once her suspicions are confirmed.
Alas, Michael Adeane and Martin catch wind that Eileen is seeking a divorce.
Finally, there’s a connection, and it’s fitting that a radio facilitates it.
