Master Humphrey's Clock Chapter One, part one - Master Humphrey From His Clock-Side / Introduction to the Giant Chronicles

In which a solitary, misshapen old man named Master Humphrey introduces himself and his cherished old clock, sharing the quiet joys and friendships that fill his retired life in a venerable London suburb. We are then drawn into the narrative of a substantial citizen and his old friend Joe Toddyhigh, whose encounter on the eve of a grand civic celebration awakens memories and sets the stage for curious and ghostly events within the ancient Guildhall.