Why was Irene actually holding out? If she was just doing it "because Erin said so" Jimmy could have convinced her directly, considering how well his relationship was with Irene. Was Irene *actually* holding out for more money? That would make Jimmy's con slightly more bearable.

Thanks for the explanation. I should indeed watch it again.

Could someone please enlighten me as to how the Victorian soldiers ended up on Mars? It seems to me that during the episode this was just mentioned in passing "they're not supposed to be there" and that's it.

"with the blind, simulated Doctor clutching the diary close"