1 00:00:13,034 --> 00:00:15,234 (upbeat music) (gulls crying) 2 00:00:16,154 --> 00:00:17,154 (water splashing) 3 00:00:17,194 --> 00:00:18,594 (cafe chatter) 4 00:00:19,594 --> 00:00:21,234 (market chatter) 5 00:00:22,994 --> 00:00:24,954 Ah, bellisima. 6 00:00:24,994 --> 00:00:27,874 Si. Como sta la bambina? 7 00:00:27,914 --> 00:00:30,114 Sta molto bene. 8 00:00:30,154 --> 00:00:32,954 Bene. Ciao, Carolina. 9 00:00:32,994 --> 00:00:34,714 Arrivederci, Signora! 10 00:00:38,754 --> 00:00:40,034 (town square chatter) 11 00:00:40,074 --> 00:00:41,314 Buongiorno! 12 00:00:42,834 --> 00:00:44,994 (uplifting music) 13 00:00:49,834 --> 00:00:53,834 (thunder rumbles) (boat horn blasts) 14 00:00:53,874 --> 00:00:56,034 (gentle music) 15 00:00:57,434 --> 00:00:59,314 (horn honks) TAXI DRIVER: Taxi! 16 00:00:59,354 --> 00:01:00,834 Get your newspaper! 17 00:01:02,954 --> 00:01:05,634 (thunder rolls) 18 00:01:05,674 --> 00:01:07,834 (street chatter) 19 00:01:12,754 --> 00:01:14,994 CECIL: They can't get enough of the stuff. 20 00:01:15,034 --> 00:01:15,954 Of course, knowing my luck, 21 00:01:15,994 --> 00:01:17,274 they'll probably change the law 22 00:01:17,314 --> 00:01:18,714 before I can make any proper money. 23 00:01:18,754 --> 00:01:20,714 But if it stays like this for a year or two... 24 00:01:20,754 --> 00:01:21,954 - JULIA: Cecil? - Mm-hmm? 25 00:01:21,994 --> 00:01:23,794 JULIA: Are you smoking? 26 00:01:23,834 --> 00:01:26,074 I rather think I might be. 27 00:01:26,114 --> 00:01:28,434 JULIA: You might have let the magic linger. 28 00:01:32,434 --> 00:01:34,194 You're beginning to sound like my wife. 29 00:01:34,234 --> 00:01:36,474 And how is the Sainted Isabella? 30 00:01:37,114 --> 00:01:38,394 How the hell should I know? 31 00:01:39,554 --> 00:01:41,394 Really, one could almost wish oneself 32 00:01:41,434 --> 00:01:43,634 back in Italy with her. 33 00:01:43,674 --> 00:01:45,914 Given that ghastly noise. 34 00:01:47,274 --> 00:01:48,714 Honestly Cecil, 35 00:01:48,754 --> 00:01:51,314 I mean where even is Pimlico anyway? 36 00:01:51,354 --> 00:01:54,714 It's Belgravia, thank you very much, Julia. 37 00:01:54,754 --> 00:01:56,834 And rather like you, 38 00:01:56,874 --> 00:01:58,034 it serves my needs. 39 00:01:58,074 --> 00:01:59,354 And your budget. 40 00:01:59,394 --> 00:02:01,714 What's the point of anywhere grander? 41 00:02:01,754 --> 00:02:03,314 Especially as we only seem to spend time 42 00:02:03,354 --> 00:02:04,594 in the bedroom. 43 00:02:04,634 --> 00:02:06,474 Hmm. 44 00:02:06,514 --> 00:02:08,154 I shall have to go back, you know. 45 00:02:08,994 --> 00:02:11,074 Like father, like son. 46 00:02:11,114 --> 00:02:12,794 CECIL: What do you mean 'like son?' 47 00:02:12,834 --> 00:02:13,834 Ooh, you haven't heard? 48 00:02:13,874 --> 00:02:14,994 CECIL: No. 49 00:02:15,034 --> 00:02:16,834 My spy in the camp. 50 00:02:16,874 --> 00:02:19,194 What spy in the camp? 51 00:02:19,234 --> 00:02:21,954 Oh, try not to be dense, darling. 52 00:02:23,794 --> 00:02:24,634 You don't really think 53 00:02:24,674 --> 00:02:26,194 that I lent them my second best maid 54 00:02:26,234 --> 00:02:28,514 out of the goodness of my heart, do you? 55 00:02:29,394 --> 00:02:32,034 Mary has been told to pack a trunk for Italy, 56 00:02:32,074 --> 00:02:33,954 but only one. 57 00:02:33,994 --> 00:02:37,234 Young Mr Ainsworth will be travelling alone. 58 00:02:39,074 --> 00:02:41,754 CECIL: Lucian, going back to Italy, 59 00:02:41,794 --> 00:02:42,794 on his own? 60 00:02:43,754 --> 00:02:45,634 Running back to mother. 61 00:02:46,794 --> 00:02:48,434 Oh... 62 00:02:48,474 --> 00:02:50,914 Bleating how ghastly his father's been no doubt. 63 00:02:50,954 --> 00:02:52,714 Little beast. 64 00:02:52,754 --> 00:02:53,954 Have you spoken to Rose? 65 00:02:53,994 --> 00:02:55,234 Oh... 66 00:02:55,274 --> 00:02:58,354 She says she's too unwell to travel. 67 00:02:59,834 --> 00:03:01,090 At least she's learned the value 68 00:03:01,114 --> 00:03:03,194 of keeping up appearances. 69 00:03:03,234 --> 00:03:05,234 Feeling sick, you say? 70 00:03:05,274 --> 00:03:06,274 You think she might be... 71 00:03:06,314 --> 00:03:07,474 (whistles) 72 00:03:07,514 --> 00:03:08,994 Oh good lord, no. 73 00:03:09,034 --> 00:03:11,074 You sound terribly sure. 74 00:03:11,114 --> 00:03:14,154 Well, that's the other thing Mary told me. 75 00:03:14,194 --> 00:03:16,634 They have yet to share a bed. 76 00:03:17,994 --> 00:03:20,034 After five months of marriage? 77 00:03:21,914 --> 00:03:24,234 Ye very gods. 78 00:03:26,234 --> 00:03:28,114 (Cecil sighs) 79 00:03:28,154 --> 00:03:30,794 (title music) 80 00:03:58,154 --> 00:04:00,314 (thunder rolls, heavy rain) 81 00:04:04,194 --> 00:04:05,954 (horse whinnies) 82 00:04:07,594 --> 00:04:08,754 (door opens) 83 00:04:11,954 --> 00:04:13,674 (footsteps in corridor) 84 00:04:16,354 --> 00:04:17,394 Rose? 85 00:04:21,834 --> 00:04:23,514 Rose... (knocks on door) 86 00:04:23,554 --> 00:04:24,994 are you sleeping? 87 00:04:26,474 --> 00:04:28,314 LUCIAN: How are you feeling with the migraine? 88 00:04:34,874 --> 00:04:36,994 It'll be time for me to be leaving soon. 89 00:04:37,754 --> 00:04:39,234 Is it that time already? 90 00:04:41,154 --> 00:04:42,730 I do feel terrible leaving you here without... 91 00:04:42,754 --> 00:04:43,874 Just think. 92 00:04:45,434 --> 00:04:47,674 This time on Friday 93 00:04:47,714 --> 00:04:49,914 you'll be sipping cappuccinos 94 00:04:49,954 --> 00:04:51,634 and swimming in the Mediterranean. 95 00:04:53,274 --> 00:04:55,634 You could be too, you know. 96 00:04:55,674 --> 00:04:59,274 But I can't swim and I don't like coffee. 97 00:05:02,434 --> 00:05:04,634 It's not my decision, you know. 98 00:05:04,674 --> 00:05:05,794 It is my mother. 99 00:05:05,834 --> 00:05:06,954 (Rose scoffs) 100 00:05:07,914 --> 00:05:08,914 It is. 101 00:05:10,554 --> 00:05:12,914 It's these new spa rooms that she's planning. 102 00:05:12,954 --> 00:05:15,954 She's being a ball of anxiety about the whole thing. 103 00:05:15,994 --> 00:05:17,290 Agreeing to go over there was the only way 104 00:05:17,314 --> 00:05:18,714 I could think of to placate her. 105 00:05:18,754 --> 00:05:20,114 (sombre music) 106 00:05:20,154 --> 00:05:21,634 (taxi horn honks) 107 00:05:23,594 --> 00:05:26,114 Well, the taxi's here, so... 108 00:05:31,234 --> 00:05:33,194 (kissing on cheek) 109 00:05:33,234 --> 00:05:35,394 (sombre piano music) 110 00:05:37,154 --> 00:05:38,754 I'll, err... 111 00:05:38,794 --> 00:05:40,514 I'll send Mary in with some tea. 112 00:05:43,514 --> 00:05:44,874 Lucian... 113 00:05:48,594 --> 00:05:51,474 Remember me to everyone, won't you? 114 00:06:10,114 --> 00:06:11,434 (door shuts) 115 00:06:11,474 --> 00:06:12,994 (thunder rumbles) 116 00:06:14,434 --> 00:06:16,594 (upbeat music) 117 00:06:17,434 --> 00:06:19,594 (seagulls cry) 118 00:06:21,794 --> 00:06:23,034 (bicycle bell rings) 119 00:06:24,914 --> 00:06:25,794 Buongiorno, signora. 120 00:06:25,834 --> 00:06:26,914 Buongiorno! 121 00:06:26,954 --> 00:06:28,794 Buongiorno. 122 00:06:28,834 --> 00:06:30,394 Como sta, Carlo? 123 00:06:30,434 --> 00:06:31,674 Buongiorno, Bella. 124 00:06:31,714 --> 00:06:32,810 ALICE: take them to the room please 125 00:06:32,834 --> 00:06:34,234 - Oh darling... - ALICE: Yes? 126 00:06:34,274 --> 00:06:35,594 I've got a little gift for you. 127 00:06:35,634 --> 00:06:36,034 Oh, you shouldn't have. 128 00:06:36,034 --> 00:06:37,554 Oh, you shouldn't have. (Bella giggles) 129 00:06:39,314 --> 00:06:41,674 Yes, Mr. Thompson, I will let you know. 130 00:06:41,714 --> 00:06:43,034 Thank you. Goodbye. 131 00:06:43,074 --> 00:06:44,570 Did you get everything you need, Mrs. Ainsworth? 132 00:06:44,594 --> 00:06:47,514 I did, Constance, and a few things I don't need. 133 00:06:47,554 --> 00:06:50,634 Well, I'm sure the guests will appreciate them. 134 00:06:50,674 --> 00:06:51,554 Was that phone call 135 00:06:51,594 --> 00:06:53,834 anything I should concern myself with? 136 00:06:53,874 --> 00:06:55,233 Yes, that was Mr. Thompson 137 00:06:55,234 --> 00:06:56,330 Yes, that was Mr. Thompson calling from the Consulate 138 00:06:56,354 --> 00:06:57,954 asking after a room for next week 139 00:06:57,994 --> 00:07:00,114 for a couple travelling on to Florence, I believe. 140 00:07:00,154 --> 00:07:01,354 Oh dear, I do hope 141 00:07:01,394 --> 00:07:04,034 that you were suitably apologetic, my dear. 142 00:07:04,074 --> 00:07:06,434 No ma'am. I said I thought we could squeeze them in. 143 00:07:06,474 --> 00:07:07,594 What? 144 00:07:07,634 --> 00:07:08,834 Oh, botheration. 145 00:07:08,874 --> 00:07:10,570 Did I do wrong, ma'am? No, no, no, no. It's entirely my fault. 146 00:07:10,594 --> 00:07:11,650 No, no, no, no. It's entirely my fault. 147 00:07:11,674 --> 00:07:13,674 I forgot to tell you: Lucian's coming 148 00:07:13,714 --> 00:07:15,530 and I'm going to put him in the Cheltenham Suite. 149 00:07:15,554 --> 00:07:17,954 So there'll be absolutely no room for anyone else. 150 00:07:17,994 --> 00:07:18,914 Mr. Ainsworth? 151 00:07:18,954 --> 00:07:20,274 He'll be here next week? 152 00:07:20,314 --> 00:07:23,274 No. Friday lunchtime, my dear. 153 00:07:23,314 --> 00:07:25,474 Oh, well I'll be very glad to see him again. 154 00:07:25,514 --> 00:07:26,594 Him and Mrs. Ainsworth. 155 00:07:26,634 --> 00:07:28,234 Oh no. Well, you'll have to wait 156 00:07:28,274 --> 00:07:29,634 for the pleasure of Rose's company. 157 00:07:29,674 --> 00:07:30,794 Lucian will be coming alone. 158 00:07:30,834 --> 00:07:32,410 In fact, will you tell Betty and the others 159 00:07:32,434 --> 00:07:34,634 that he'll be arriving? I completely forgot. 160 00:07:36,674 --> 00:07:39,354 - What's she done now? - Oh, will you stop it darling? 161 00:07:39,394 --> 00:07:40,794 She's being most helpful. 162 00:07:42,394 --> 00:07:44,234 Mr. Thompson, 163 00:07:44,274 --> 00:07:45,914 Bella Ainsworth. 164 00:07:45,954 --> 00:07:48,154 (soft, slow piano music) (cars rumbling) 165 00:07:53,274 --> 00:07:56,314 (horse whinnies) 166 00:07:56,354 --> 00:07:59,114 (car horns in street) 167 00:07:59,154 --> 00:08:01,634 Your luggage has all been sent ahead, Sir. 168 00:08:01,674 --> 00:08:02,714 DRIVER: Good morning Sir. 169 00:08:12,194 --> 00:08:13,674 Safe travels Mr Ainsworth. 170 00:08:14,754 --> 00:08:15,874 (car door closes) 171 00:08:31,314 --> 00:08:33,314 ALICE: Paola? 172 00:08:33,354 --> 00:08:34,610 Why do I have to keep chasing you? 173 00:08:34,634 --> 00:08:36,234 The tables aren't laid for lunch. 174 00:08:36,274 --> 00:08:37,154 Sorry signora. 175 00:08:37,194 --> 00:08:39,354 Oh there'll be no lunch, Mrs Mays-Smith 176 00:08:39,394 --> 00:08:41,234 until we get cleaned up down here. 177 00:08:41,274 --> 00:08:42,474 Get what cleaned up? 178 00:08:42,514 --> 00:08:44,114 Footprints. 179 00:08:44,154 --> 00:08:46,114 Dirty great big ones. 180 00:08:46,154 --> 00:08:47,634 They're walking in mud, 181 00:08:47,674 --> 00:08:48,914 cement dust, 182 00:08:48,954 --> 00:08:50,274 and God knows what else, 183 00:08:50,314 --> 00:08:51,714 right through my kitchen. 184 00:08:51,754 --> 00:08:52,914 Betty, please... 185 00:08:52,954 --> 00:08:56,314 Oh, gracious, Lord have mercy, not again! 186 00:08:59,034 --> 00:09:00,154 Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey! 187 00:09:00,194 --> 00:09:01,394 Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa! 188 00:09:07,514 --> 00:09:09,274 Morning, afternoon and evening! 189 00:09:09,314 --> 00:09:11,994 It's like blooming Piccadilly Circus! 190 00:09:12,034 --> 00:09:13,314 It's only a couple of weeks. 191 00:09:13,354 --> 00:09:15,354 Ha! A couple of weeks? 192 00:09:15,394 --> 00:09:16,754 Well, we will have lost our minds 193 00:09:16,794 --> 00:09:19,074 long before then, won't we Paola, love? 194 00:09:19,114 --> 00:09:21,754 Betty, you just have to get used to it. 195 00:09:21,794 --> 00:09:22,930 When the treatment room's open, 196 00:09:22,954 --> 00:09:26,354 there will be guests here all day long. 197 00:09:26,394 --> 00:09:28,914 I don't care whether it's Queen Mary 198 00:09:28,954 --> 00:09:31,714 or the great unwashed, like me. 199 00:09:31,754 --> 00:09:33,194 If I have to put up 200 00:09:33,234 --> 00:09:36,074 with workman traipsing through my kitchen 201 00:09:36,114 --> 00:09:37,794 all the hours God sends, 202 00:09:37,834 --> 00:09:39,794 it'll be the food that suffers. 203 00:09:44,034 --> 00:09:45,274 (clanging) 204 00:09:45,314 --> 00:09:47,474 (jaunty music) 205 00:09:50,834 --> 00:09:53,514 (sighs) 206 00:09:58,394 --> 00:10:01,714 (waves lapping gently) 207 00:10:04,154 --> 00:10:06,314 (chatter) 208 00:10:15,474 --> 00:10:18,274 Constance, will you please help Paola with the tables? 209 00:10:18,314 --> 00:10:19,394 I'll get onto it, Ma'am. 210 00:10:21,154 --> 00:10:22,994 Honestly mother, without Lottie to look after, 211 00:10:23,034 --> 00:10:24,210 what is it that she does all day? 212 00:10:24,234 --> 00:10:26,010 Well, she's been helping me with my paperwork. 213 00:10:26,034 --> 00:10:27,554 Ah, shirking her responsibilities. 214 00:10:27,594 --> 00:10:28,994 No, Alice... 215 00:10:29,034 --> 00:10:31,234 Alice, Alice, wait, wait! 216 00:10:31,274 --> 00:10:33,474 Listen, you'd do well to be nicer to Constance. 217 00:10:33,514 --> 00:10:36,754 She's been extremely helpful towards me. 218 00:10:36,794 --> 00:10:38,754 I know what it is you're worried about, 219 00:10:38,794 --> 00:10:39,930 that she's going to replace you, 220 00:10:39,954 --> 00:10:41,010 that you'll come back from holiday 221 00:10:41,034 --> 00:10:42,290 and find I don't need you anymore. 222 00:10:42,314 --> 00:10:43,450 Chance would be a fine thing. 223 00:10:43,474 --> 00:10:44,514 Exactly. 224 00:10:44,554 --> 00:10:46,514 Constance is a dear girl 225 00:10:46,554 --> 00:10:48,274 and she's a very fast learner, 226 00:10:48,314 --> 00:10:50,794 but she could never, ever replace you, my darling. 227 00:10:50,834 --> 00:10:52,674 We'd be utterly lost without you. 228 00:10:52,714 --> 00:10:53,714 All of us. 229 00:10:53,754 --> 00:10:54,914 Just you wait and see. 230 00:10:54,954 --> 00:10:57,994 The place will run to rack and ruin in your absence. 231 00:10:58,034 --> 00:10:59,394 Ten days is rather a long time. 232 00:10:59,434 --> 00:11:00,554 Maybe I shouldn't go. 233 00:11:00,594 --> 00:11:01,474 Oh, good gracious. 234 00:11:01,514 --> 00:11:02,930 What happened to footloose and fancy free? 235 00:11:02,954 --> 00:11:04,994 You must let your hair down for once. 236 00:11:05,034 --> 00:11:06,794 You're starting to sound like Daddy. 237 00:11:06,834 --> 00:11:08,530 Well, he did occasionally speak sense, I suppose. 238 00:11:08,554 --> 00:11:10,674 Come along, let's finish the job together. 239 00:11:10,714 --> 00:11:12,874 (upbeat music) 240 00:11:14,954 --> 00:11:17,234 (street sounds, car horns) 241 00:11:17,274 --> 00:11:19,434 (patriotic music) 242 00:11:20,314 --> 00:11:22,194 Here you are, Sir. 243 00:11:22,234 --> 00:11:24,514 Ah, look what the cat's dragged in. 244 00:11:24,554 --> 00:11:27,034 - Edmund. - Err, Saunders, 245 00:11:27,074 --> 00:11:28,034 be a good chap would you, 246 00:11:28,074 --> 00:11:29,714 send the sommelier back? 247 00:11:29,754 --> 00:11:31,874 This burgundy's really rather thin stuff. 248 00:11:31,914 --> 00:11:33,074 Of course. 249 00:11:34,194 --> 00:11:35,754 Ooh, God. 250 00:11:35,794 --> 00:11:38,114 Perhaps we'd be better off with a good single malt? 251 00:11:38,154 --> 00:11:40,434 Oh, so it's true then? 252 00:11:40,474 --> 00:11:41,314 What's true? 253 00:11:41,354 --> 00:11:43,394 This yarn Ross Cannon's been spinning me 254 00:11:43,434 --> 00:11:46,714 about my previously impecunious little brother 255 00:11:46,754 --> 00:11:50,114 placing a gargantuan order with his distillery. 256 00:11:50,154 --> 00:11:53,514 Two hundred gallons a month I think he said. 257 00:11:53,554 --> 00:11:55,994 Mungo shouldn't be discussing my business affairs with you. 258 00:11:56,034 --> 00:11:57,074 It's a private matter. 259 00:11:57,114 --> 00:11:59,114 (dramatic music) 260 00:11:59,154 --> 00:12:01,434 Except, dear boy, 261 00:12:01,474 --> 00:12:02,834 he's one of my closest friends 262 00:12:02,874 --> 00:12:05,034 and I damn well made the introduction. 263 00:12:07,514 --> 00:12:09,914 Not for personal consumption then? 264 00:12:09,954 --> 00:12:11,594 Hardly. 265 00:12:11,634 --> 00:12:14,234 I wouldn't put anything past you. 266 00:12:14,274 --> 00:12:15,674 I'm getting my hands dirty 267 00:12:15,714 --> 00:12:18,114 with a little import and export, that's all. 268 00:12:18,154 --> 00:12:20,834 Ross Cannon mentioned Bermuda. 269 00:12:20,874 --> 00:12:23,034 Sounds like enough whiskey to sink the place. 270 00:12:23,074 --> 00:12:26,434 Edmund, it's all perfectly above board. 271 00:12:26,474 --> 00:12:29,114 Murky business more like 272 00:12:29,154 --> 00:12:33,554 Much like that nonsense with grandpapa's 'Rubens'. 273 00:12:33,594 --> 00:12:37,154 Look, I'm just the middle man. 274 00:12:37,194 --> 00:12:38,594 I buy at one price. 275 00:12:38,634 --> 00:12:42,034 Crate up, ship out, sell on at another. 276 00:12:42,074 --> 00:12:44,314 What happens after it reaches its destination, 277 00:12:44,354 --> 00:12:47,074 well, that's someone else's problem. 278 00:12:47,994 --> 00:12:49,154 Hmm. 279 00:12:51,274 --> 00:12:53,034 You'll be staying for lunch, no doubt? 280 00:12:53,074 --> 00:12:54,074 Hmm. 281 00:12:54,114 --> 00:12:55,690 They have steak and kidney pudding on a Thursday. 282 00:12:55,714 --> 00:12:57,994 Ah. Why not? 283 00:12:58,034 --> 00:12:59,514 I might even pick up the bill. 284 00:12:59,554 --> 00:13:01,474 Wonders will never cease. 285 00:13:01,514 --> 00:13:02,674 (Cecil laughs) 286 00:13:02,714 --> 00:13:05,314 How's that fragrant wife of yours? 287 00:13:05,354 --> 00:13:09,194 Ah, still beavering away at that hotel of hers. 288 00:13:09,234 --> 00:13:11,194 You'll be planning to summer there of course? 289 00:13:12,194 --> 00:13:14,034 I hadn't thought to. Why? 290 00:13:14,074 --> 00:13:15,754 Really, Cecil. 291 00:13:15,794 --> 00:13:18,474 You're more of a fool than I took you for. 292 00:13:18,514 --> 00:13:20,114 That beautiful girl. 293 00:13:20,154 --> 00:13:21,754 Those marvellous children. 294 00:13:21,794 --> 00:13:23,634 If you paid even the slightest heed 295 00:13:23,674 --> 00:13:25,874 to the misery of most men's marriages 296 00:13:25,914 --> 00:13:27,914 you wouldn't be swanning around here 297 00:13:27,954 --> 00:13:29,554 eating nursery food. 298 00:13:31,674 --> 00:13:34,194 (upbeat music) 299 00:13:34,234 --> 00:13:35,394 (train whistles) 300 00:13:43,154 --> 00:13:45,314 (train whistles and squeaks) 301 00:13:47,874 --> 00:13:49,034 (whistle blows) 302 00:13:55,994 --> 00:13:58,274 (engine whistles) 303 00:13:58,314 --> 00:14:00,474 (chatter on platform) 304 00:14:02,994 --> 00:14:04,834 Excuse me. 305 00:14:04,874 --> 00:14:06,994 (slow piano music) 306 00:14:20,194 --> 00:14:21,074 - Billy! - Master Lucian, 307 00:14:21,114 --> 00:14:23,034 good to see you, Sir. - Good to see you too. 308 00:14:23,074 --> 00:14:24,730 - BILLY: You look well, Sir. - Thank you very much. 309 00:14:24,754 --> 00:14:25,954 Just these? 310 00:14:25,994 --> 00:14:28,434 Yes, there's another one in the carriage. 311 00:14:28,474 --> 00:14:29,634 Okay. 312 00:14:29,674 --> 00:14:30,834 Thank you. 313 00:14:34,514 --> 00:14:35,794 (whistle blows) 314 00:14:36,994 --> 00:14:38,234 (train chuffs) 315 00:14:41,354 --> 00:14:43,434 (horse whinnies) 316 00:14:43,474 --> 00:14:45,434 (whistle blows) 317 00:14:45,474 --> 00:14:46,714 I have to keep reminding myself 318 00:14:46,754 --> 00:14:49,114 not to call you Master Lucian. - Haha! 319 00:14:49,154 --> 00:14:51,554 It really wouldn't matter if you did, Billy. 320 00:14:51,594 --> 00:14:54,034 I bet married life's suiting you, isn't it, Sir? 321 00:14:54,074 --> 00:14:55,594 Well... 322 00:14:55,634 --> 00:15:00,074 All your... linen and meals sorted. 323 00:15:00,114 --> 00:15:02,034 Someone to chew the fat with. 324 00:15:02,074 --> 00:15:03,994 - Oh yes? - Devoted to your comfort. 325 00:15:04,034 --> 00:15:05,530 Well, you seem rather taken with the idea. 326 00:15:05,554 --> 00:15:07,194 Oh, I am, Sir. 327 00:15:07,234 --> 00:15:10,314 Only trouble is she keeps refusing me. 328 00:15:10,354 --> 00:15:12,994 Perhaps Miss March is spoken for. 329 00:15:17,234 --> 00:15:18,954 What about a local girl? 330 00:15:18,994 --> 00:15:21,354 There must be some pretty signorina or other 331 00:15:21,394 --> 00:15:22,314 who's caught your eye? 332 00:15:22,354 --> 00:15:24,394 I don't have time for that, Sir. 333 00:15:24,434 --> 00:15:26,114 Me mam, and yours 334 00:15:26,154 --> 00:15:29,074 have got me running round like a blue arse fly these days. 335 00:15:33,434 --> 00:15:35,114 How about you, Miss March? 336 00:15:35,154 --> 00:15:37,050 You must have found a way to keep busy ever since Lottie 337 00:15:37,074 --> 00:15:38,634 went off to stay with her grandparents. 338 00:15:38,674 --> 00:15:40,434 I've been promoted, Mr. Ainsworth. 339 00:15:40,474 --> 00:15:41,754 Really, you've been promoted? 340 00:15:41,794 --> 00:15:43,594 Assistant manager, no less. 341 00:15:43,634 --> 00:15:45,114 (light music) 342 00:15:45,154 --> 00:15:46,570 She'll be too grand for the likes of me 343 00:15:46,594 --> 00:15:48,394 before we know it. (soft laughter) 344 00:15:51,754 --> 00:15:53,034 DRIVER: Ha! 345 00:15:53,074 --> 00:15:55,234 (horses trotting) 346 00:15:59,874 --> 00:16:00,874 WAITER: And ice. 347 00:16:00,914 --> 00:16:01,914 Thanks. 348 00:16:11,434 --> 00:16:13,594 (carriage on gravel) 349 00:16:28,674 --> 00:16:29,554 I'm sure everyone 350 00:16:29,594 --> 00:16:31,674 meant to be here to greet you, Mr. Ainsworth. 351 00:16:31,714 --> 00:16:33,330 They're rushed off their feet, that's all. 352 00:16:33,354 --> 00:16:35,794 Yeah. They'll be rolling out the red carpet 353 00:16:35,834 --> 00:16:37,474 before you know it, Sir. 354 00:16:41,994 --> 00:16:44,154 (light music) 355 00:16:44,754 --> 00:16:46,114 Luce! 356 00:16:46,154 --> 00:16:48,594 Luce! Oh, my darling! 357 00:16:48,634 --> 00:16:50,410 I was so worried you might not make your connections and here you are! 358 00:16:50,434 --> 00:16:51,570 You might not make your connections and here you are! 359 00:16:51,594 --> 00:16:52,770 No, plain sailing the whole way. 360 00:16:52,794 --> 00:16:53,954 The return of the prodigal. 361 00:16:53,994 --> 00:16:55,410 I hope the fatted calf has been slaughtered. 362 00:16:55,434 --> 00:16:57,250 Stop it. The Kingsleys are anxious to get going. 363 00:16:57,274 --> 00:16:59,354 Of course. Darling, would you give me one moment? 364 00:16:59,394 --> 00:17:01,114 Of course, please, please. 365 00:17:01,154 --> 00:17:02,474 Don't stay on my account. 366 00:17:02,514 --> 00:17:03,754 This is your bill. 367 00:17:05,194 --> 00:17:06,434 (telephone ringing) 368 00:17:06,474 --> 00:17:07,554 Mr. Ainsworth. 369 00:17:08,634 --> 00:17:10,154 (birds singing) 370 00:17:15,714 --> 00:17:16,954 Billy's dad and me 371 00:17:16,994 --> 00:17:19,354 never spent more than one night apart 372 00:17:19,394 --> 00:17:21,514 in nearly 28 years of marriage. 373 00:17:21,554 --> 00:17:23,234 Well, they're not the same as us Betty. 374 00:17:23,274 --> 00:17:25,474 Yes, well, that as may be, but men are men, 375 00:17:25,514 --> 00:17:27,274 aren't they Paola, hey? 376 00:17:27,314 --> 00:17:29,194 Whether they're born with a silver spoon 377 00:17:29,234 --> 00:17:30,994 or the taste of coal dust. 378 00:17:31,034 --> 00:17:33,114 I would not have trusted Albert Scanlon 379 00:17:33,154 --> 00:17:35,594 to go to the shops at the end of our street 380 00:17:35,634 --> 00:17:36,874 on his own, haha, 381 00:17:36,914 --> 00:17:39,034 let along go gallivanting off to Italy. 382 00:17:39,074 --> 00:17:41,554 Well, I'm sure Rose has her reasons. 383 00:17:41,594 --> 00:17:45,714 Oh Rose, I knew she were trouble the minute I laid eyes on her. 384 00:17:45,754 --> 00:17:48,194 That gormless pea and the princess type, 385 00:17:48,234 --> 00:17:49,594 that one is, and... 386 00:17:49,634 --> 00:17:52,354 She's barely on nodding terms with a square meal. 387 00:17:54,154 --> 00:17:56,514 Oh, Mr. Ainsworth! 388 00:17:56,554 --> 00:17:58,194 Betty, hello. 389 00:17:58,234 --> 00:18:00,554 Welcome home, Sir. 390 00:18:00,594 --> 00:18:02,514 My mother said that you might be short 391 00:18:02,554 --> 00:18:04,994 of a few things, Darjeeling mainly. 392 00:18:05,034 --> 00:18:06,874 BETTY: Ooh, and cocoa powder. 393 00:18:06,914 --> 00:18:08,354 - Mmm. - Cocoa powder. 394 00:18:08,394 --> 00:18:10,794 You're a lifesaver. Thank you. 395 00:18:16,154 --> 00:18:17,554 Oh dear. Was it something I said? 396 00:18:18,514 --> 00:18:21,554 Oh, well, the laundry won't wait, Sir. 397 00:18:21,594 --> 00:18:23,834 And Constance is away for a lesson. 398 00:18:23,874 --> 00:18:26,394 Your mother's arranged for her to study bookkeeping. 399 00:18:26,434 --> 00:18:29,354 Oh, Miss March's thirst for self-improvement 400 00:18:29,394 --> 00:18:30,274 is really quite something. 401 00:18:30,274 --> 00:18:31,474 Is really quite something. Yes. 402 00:18:31,594 --> 00:18:33,714 She's learning Italian too Sir, 403 00:18:33,754 --> 00:18:35,594 and passing on bits to me and Billy. 404 00:18:35,634 --> 00:18:36,794 So... 405 00:18:39,114 --> 00:18:40,794 (Betty giggles) 406 00:18:40,834 --> 00:18:42,274 (upbeat music) 407 00:18:42,314 --> 00:18:43,834 (Mr. Ainsworth laughs) 408 00:18:48,474 --> 00:18:49,874 (hammering) 409 00:18:59,834 --> 00:19:01,394 I see. 410 00:19:01,434 --> 00:19:04,314 So that's the famous Signor Bonacini, is it? 411 00:19:04,354 --> 00:19:07,354 Your new gentleman builder friend? 412 00:19:07,394 --> 00:19:09,074 He's hardly a friend, darling. 413 00:19:09,114 --> 00:19:10,714 Well, he's hardly a builder either 414 00:19:10,754 --> 00:19:12,514 by the sounds of it, if you've had to drag me 415 00:19:12,554 --> 00:19:15,314 halfway across the continent to look over those plans. 416 00:19:15,354 --> 00:19:17,154 I didn't drag you. 417 00:19:17,194 --> 00:19:19,594 It was your suggestion, if I remember correctly. 418 00:19:20,234 --> 00:19:21,314 Anyway, 419 00:19:21,354 --> 00:19:23,834 what's the point in having an architect in the family 420 00:19:23,874 --> 00:19:26,674 if one can't make use of his considerable talents? 421 00:19:26,714 --> 00:19:29,754 Well, because I am a junior architect 422 00:19:29,794 --> 00:19:31,794 who barely gets to make use of his own talents, 423 00:19:31,834 --> 00:19:33,674 whether they are considerable or not. 424 00:19:33,714 --> 00:19:36,314 Oh darling, is it really so dreary? 425 00:19:36,354 --> 00:19:37,714 I'm designing guttering 426 00:19:37,754 --> 00:19:39,194 for the suburban semi-detached. 427 00:19:40,234 --> 00:19:43,634 Or, providing homes for returned heroes. 428 00:19:43,674 --> 00:19:45,194 Hmm. 429 00:19:45,234 --> 00:19:46,874 Well, at least I won't have to 430 00:19:46,914 --> 00:19:49,194 think about all that for a little while. 431 00:19:49,234 --> 00:19:50,554 I do hope you won't be bored. 432 00:19:50,594 --> 00:19:52,994 You are silly not bringing Rose with you. 433 00:19:53,034 --> 00:19:55,194 Oh, as it happens I've written to Nish 434 00:19:55,234 --> 00:19:57,394 asking if he might join me. I hope you don't mind? 435 00:19:57,434 --> 00:19:59,754 Of course not. Nish is always welcome. 436 00:19:59,794 --> 00:20:00,754 And I thought it would be nice 437 00:20:00,794 --> 00:20:02,514 to spend a little bit of time with Alice, 438 00:20:02,554 --> 00:20:04,154 assuming that you can spare her. 439 00:20:04,194 --> 00:20:06,274 - Oh, she hasn't told you? - No. 440 00:20:06,314 --> 00:20:08,514 She has been invited to a house party 441 00:20:08,554 --> 00:20:10,194 on the other side of the border. 442 00:20:10,234 --> 00:20:11,954 Lucinda Clifford, do you remember her? 443 00:20:11,994 --> 00:20:13,634 - She hasn't... - Yes. 444 00:20:13,674 --> 00:20:14,994 Well, I never. 445 00:20:15,034 --> 00:20:16,930 I thought it would take a well-directed Howitzer shell 446 00:20:16,954 --> 00:20:18,354 to blow her out of this place. 447 00:20:18,394 --> 00:20:19,674 I know! (laughs) 448 00:20:19,714 --> 00:20:21,714 I do hope you like all the changes. 449 00:20:21,754 --> 00:20:23,834 I'm loving everything so far. 450 00:20:23,874 --> 00:20:24,874 Afternoon. Good afternoon. 451 00:20:25,474 --> 00:20:26,394 Good afternoon. 452 00:20:26,434 --> 00:20:28,354 Now, do you remember the Ascot Suite? 453 00:20:28,394 --> 00:20:29,994 I certainly do remember the Ascot Suite. 454 00:20:30,034 --> 00:20:31,074 Close your eyes. 455 00:20:31,114 --> 00:20:32,354 - Really? - Yes. 456 00:20:32,394 --> 00:20:33,874 Because I want a big reveal. 457 00:20:33,914 --> 00:20:36,434 Alright. Ooh. 458 00:20:36,474 --> 00:20:38,354 Ta-dah! 459 00:20:38,394 --> 00:20:41,234 My word. You have been busy! 460 00:20:41,274 --> 00:20:42,794 (Bella giggles) 461 00:20:42,834 --> 00:20:44,874 Well, I thought it might be lovely 462 00:20:44,914 --> 00:20:47,154 to have a space for the younger people 463 00:20:47,194 --> 00:20:48,194 to have some fun. 464 00:20:48,234 --> 00:20:49,034 Well, quite right. 465 00:20:49,074 --> 00:20:50,874 Away from their disapproving mamas. 466 00:20:50,914 --> 00:20:52,074 BELLA: Quite. 467 00:20:52,114 --> 00:20:53,834 And err, and what's this? 468 00:20:53,874 --> 00:20:54,914 Who painted this? 469 00:20:54,954 --> 00:20:56,074 That's a local artist. 470 00:20:56,114 --> 00:20:58,754 I think he's more used to painting churches. 471 00:20:58,794 --> 00:21:00,010 I was going to say it's a... it's a tad dreary, don't you think? 472 00:21:00,034 --> 00:21:01,674 It's a tad dreary, don't you think? 473 00:21:01,714 --> 00:21:04,874 Oh, well I've always found Sisyphus rather inspiring. 474 00:21:04,914 --> 00:21:07,434 Hmm. Poor old chap. 475 00:21:07,474 --> 00:21:09,514 I think I know how he feels myself sometimes 476 00:21:09,554 --> 00:21:11,514 when I'm 12 hours in at the office, 477 00:21:11,554 --> 00:21:13,914 neck deep in some God awful drudgery. 478 00:21:13,954 --> 00:21:15,674 Oh, darling, really, is it that dreary? 479 00:21:15,714 --> 00:21:17,034 You haven't... 480 00:21:17,074 --> 00:21:18,874 You haven't changed your mind, have you, 481 00:21:18,914 --> 00:21:20,794 when you asked me to paint a landscape 482 00:21:20,834 --> 00:21:22,034 to hang above the front desk? 483 00:21:22,074 --> 00:21:23,154 Yes, of course. 484 00:21:23,194 --> 00:21:25,194 No, I definitely still want you to do that. 485 00:21:25,234 --> 00:21:26,554 - Yes? - You will always 486 00:21:26,594 --> 00:21:28,274 be my favourite artist. 487 00:21:28,314 --> 00:21:30,274 Thank you. 488 00:21:30,314 --> 00:21:32,634 So this is why my room has been turned into a suite? 489 00:21:32,674 --> 00:21:34,794 Yes. I... bedrooms have all been 490 00:21:34,834 --> 00:21:36,834 commandeered for the guests, I'm afraid. 491 00:21:36,874 --> 00:21:38,474 Alice is in exactly the same boat 492 00:21:38,514 --> 00:21:39,754 if that's any consolation. 493 00:21:39,794 --> 00:21:41,154 Really, which room is she in? 494 00:21:41,194 --> 00:21:42,674 Daddy's. 495 00:21:42,714 --> 00:21:44,114 And what about Daddy? 496 00:21:44,154 --> 00:21:45,194 I don't know. 497 00:21:45,234 --> 00:21:47,514 We'll cross that bridge if he comes, I suppose. 498 00:21:47,554 --> 00:21:49,354 When he comes. 499 00:21:49,394 --> 00:21:51,474 Oh, you do know that I would've given you a suite 500 00:21:51,514 --> 00:21:52,954 if Rose was with you, of course. 501 00:21:54,474 --> 00:21:56,154 Of course. 502 00:21:56,194 --> 00:21:58,114 You never did say why she wasn't coming. 503 00:21:59,114 --> 00:22:01,954 No. I didn't, did I? 504 00:22:01,994 --> 00:22:04,034 (suspenseful music) 505 00:22:04,074 --> 00:22:06,274 (church bells chime) (city sounds) 506 00:22:11,474 --> 00:22:13,354 LUCIAN: Dear Nish, I'm sure that you are busy 507 00:22:13,394 --> 00:22:17,514 with all sorts of happy schemes and devilry, 508 00:22:18,794 --> 00:22:21,874 but it would mean so much 509 00:22:21,914 --> 00:22:24,194 to once again have someone to confide in. 510 00:22:24,994 --> 00:22:27,154 (emotive music) 511 00:22:51,714 --> 00:22:53,474 Gian, Gian, please! 512 00:22:59,154 --> 00:23:01,554 Ha! Your English lover. 513 00:23:04,314 --> 00:23:05,714 Lucian was in Turin? 514 00:23:05,754 --> 00:23:07,274 Mm-hmm. 515 00:23:07,314 --> 00:23:09,074 He was changing trains for Genoa. 516 00:23:11,554 --> 00:23:13,034 He snaps his fingers 517 00:23:13,074 --> 00:23:14,674 and looks for you to come running. 518 00:23:14,714 --> 00:23:16,114 (Gianluca sniffs) 519 00:23:25,794 --> 00:23:26,794 Mmm. 520 00:23:33,034 --> 00:23:34,914 You should go back to him. 521 00:23:34,954 --> 00:23:36,714 And the privileges of your past. 522 00:23:38,514 --> 00:23:40,074 I've got nothing to offer you here 523 00:23:40,114 --> 00:23:42,474 but poverty and pain. 524 00:23:47,394 --> 00:23:48,874 I chose to come here 525 00:23:50,634 --> 00:23:54,074 and I choose to stay, with you. 526 00:24:04,634 --> 00:24:06,314 Then if you choose to remain, 527 00:24:07,594 --> 00:24:09,394 you must do so with your eyes open. 528 00:24:19,274 --> 00:24:21,954 Four dead in protest against government. 529 00:24:26,754 --> 00:24:29,754 Now these people, they were known to me. 530 00:24:31,994 --> 00:24:33,834 This is no time to be undecided. 531 00:24:36,074 --> 00:24:37,194 (Gianluca sighs) 532 00:24:44,474 --> 00:24:46,914 (upbeat piano music) 533 00:24:48,394 --> 00:24:50,634 (crickets chirping) 534 00:24:52,274 --> 00:24:54,394 - Good evening. - Good evening. 535 00:24:54,434 --> 00:24:55,434 Good evening. 536 00:24:57,314 --> 00:24:58,114 Those are the Londsboroughs. 537 00:24:58,114 --> 00:24:59,570 Those are the Londsboroughs. Husband's a tyrant. 538 00:24:59,594 --> 00:25:01,954 - Hmm. - And Count Albani you know. 539 00:25:01,994 --> 00:25:03,434 Mm-hmm. No sign of Roberto? 540 00:25:03,474 --> 00:25:04,834 No, more's the pity. 541 00:25:04,874 --> 00:25:06,194 No, I... 542 00:25:06,234 --> 00:25:08,714 I'm doing my best to avoid another proposal. 543 00:25:08,754 --> 00:25:10,154 Or another bracelet. 544 00:25:10,194 --> 00:25:11,250 What am I supposed to do with it? 545 00:25:11,274 --> 00:25:13,034 It's been burning a hole in my pocket. 546 00:25:13,074 --> 00:25:13,474 I suppose that's why you're swanning off 547 00:25:13,474 --> 00:25:15,290 I suppose that's why you're swanning off to the south of France? 548 00:25:15,314 --> 00:25:16,954 Oh no, that was Mummy's idea. 549 00:25:16,994 --> 00:25:18,114 - Really? - Hmm. 550 00:25:18,154 --> 00:25:19,994 Go off, have some fun sort of thing. 551 00:25:20,034 --> 00:25:21,153 It's what Daddy's been saying for years. 552 00:25:21,154 --> 00:25:22,890 It's what Daddy's been saying for years. Well, that must be nice. 553 00:25:22,914 --> 00:25:25,714 All I get is 'Get married. Do your duty.' 554 00:25:25,754 --> 00:25:27,314 Has he thought about doing his? 555 00:25:27,354 --> 00:25:29,874 Not as far as I know, the little I've seen of him. 556 00:25:29,914 --> 00:25:32,434 - What about mother? - Happy as a lark without him. 557 00:25:32,474 --> 00:25:33,650 Do you think we ought to be worried? 558 00:25:33,674 --> 00:25:34,970 That they spend so much time apart? 559 00:25:34,994 --> 00:25:36,034 Hmm. 560 00:25:36,074 --> 00:25:38,554 I think I'd need a break after 30 years of marriage 561 00:25:38,594 --> 00:25:40,114 It's five months in my case. 562 00:25:40,954 --> 00:25:42,634 Oh. 563 00:25:42,674 --> 00:25:45,314 Anyway, I don't think he'll be away much longer. 564 00:25:45,354 --> 00:25:47,474 Not after the last letter I sent him. 565 00:25:47,514 --> 00:25:50,634 (upbeat music) 566 00:25:50,674 --> 00:25:51,794 ALICE: Which means Daddy, 567 00:25:51,834 --> 00:25:53,050 that the next you'll hear from me 568 00:25:53,074 --> 00:25:55,714 will be a postcard from the beach at San Tropez. 569 00:25:55,754 --> 00:25:58,194 You must imagine me lying there drinking gin fizz 570 00:25:58,234 --> 00:25:59,754 like it's going out of fashion 571 00:25:59,794 --> 00:26:00,874 and having my face fanned 572 00:26:00,914 --> 00:26:03,514 by a pack of swooning Jacques and Jeans. 573 00:26:05,234 --> 00:26:06,834 Although, I'm not entirely sure 574 00:26:06,874 --> 00:26:09,154 I'll be able to drag myself away, 575 00:26:09,194 --> 00:26:11,234 given the new dishy architect that Mummy's got 576 00:26:11,274 --> 00:26:13,474 slaving away in the basement. 577 00:26:17,714 --> 00:26:19,114 (Manners clears his throat) 578 00:26:19,994 --> 00:26:21,114 What is it? 579 00:26:21,154 --> 00:26:24,794 Mrs Drummond-Ward has sent her card in, Mr Ainsworth. 580 00:26:24,834 --> 00:26:27,314 She's asking if you're at home. 581 00:26:27,354 --> 00:26:29,754 Tell her I'm, err, dining at the club. 582 00:26:29,794 --> 00:26:30,914 Very good, Sir. 583 00:26:34,274 --> 00:26:36,754 Dishy. Please... 584 00:26:36,794 --> 00:26:37,914 (Cecil scoffs) 585 00:26:37,954 --> 00:26:40,114 (light music) 586 00:26:43,314 --> 00:26:45,474 (party music) 587 00:26:49,874 --> 00:26:51,994 Carlo, I hope you don't mind 588 00:26:52,034 --> 00:26:54,514 but I've taken the liberty of sitting you and Lucian 589 00:26:54,554 --> 00:26:55,554 together to dine. 590 00:26:55,594 --> 00:26:56,970 I thought it might be more congenial 591 00:26:56,994 --> 00:26:59,274 than dining on one's own. 592 00:26:59,314 --> 00:27:00,874 Of course. 593 00:27:00,914 --> 00:27:02,874 It's err, very nice to see you again. 594 00:27:02,914 --> 00:27:04,874 Good to see you, Lucian. 595 00:27:05,514 --> 00:27:06,794 Alice. 596 00:27:07,794 --> 00:27:09,514 Your wife is not with you? 597 00:27:10,114 --> 00:27:11,074 No. 598 00:27:11,114 --> 00:27:12,730 She finds the heat rather debilitating I'm afraid. 599 00:27:12,754 --> 00:27:15,114 Oh, of course. 600 00:27:15,154 --> 00:27:16,794 Poor Rose. 601 00:27:16,834 --> 00:27:17,834 Are you holidaying? 602 00:27:17,874 --> 00:27:21,194 Yes. With a friend and his family. 603 00:27:21,234 --> 00:27:23,594 They have a villa off the coast. 604 00:27:23,634 --> 00:27:26,194 If you'll excuse me, gentlemen. 605 00:27:26,234 --> 00:27:29,314 But I prefer to stay here, for various reasons. 606 00:27:29,354 --> 00:27:31,754 And what about your son, Roberto? 607 00:27:31,794 --> 00:27:34,274 Alice and I were just remarking on his absence. 608 00:27:34,314 --> 00:27:36,514 We have argued over politics. 609 00:27:36,554 --> 00:27:38,274 That is a shame. 610 00:27:38,314 --> 00:27:40,994 In Italy it's becoming unavoidable. 611 00:27:41,034 --> 00:27:43,314 Well then I shall make sure to avoid it 612 00:27:43,354 --> 00:27:45,154 at least until after we have eaten. 613 00:27:45,194 --> 00:27:46,834 Might I invite you to dine? 614 00:27:46,874 --> 00:27:48,674 Of course, whenever you're ready. 615 00:27:48,714 --> 00:27:51,154 Bella, if I may... 616 00:27:51,194 --> 00:27:52,554 I have been in correspondence 617 00:27:52,594 --> 00:27:55,394 with a contact at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 618 00:27:55,434 --> 00:27:57,154 who has received certain intelligence 619 00:27:57,194 --> 00:27:59,234 about a number of visa applications 620 00:27:59,274 --> 00:28:00,754 more than a month ago 621 00:28:00,794 --> 00:28:02,754 on behalf of the Green Travel Guide. 622 00:28:04,034 --> 00:28:07,154 Is there no end to your connections Carlo? 623 00:28:07,194 --> 00:28:10,074 (Carlo laughs) I thought you would like to know, 624 00:28:10,114 --> 00:28:13,034 especially as the state purpose of their visit 625 00:28:13,074 --> 00:28:16,634 is to inspect tourist hotels in Tuscany and Liguria, 626 00:28:16,674 --> 00:28:19,514 at least those favoured by the British. 627 00:28:19,554 --> 00:28:22,274 Do you happen to have any names or potential dates? 628 00:28:22,314 --> 00:28:23,834 Unfortunately not. 629 00:28:23,874 --> 00:28:26,154 But I will write to request more information. 630 00:28:26,194 --> 00:28:28,474 You really are our guardian angel. 631 00:28:29,994 --> 00:28:32,514 (party music) 632 00:28:32,554 --> 00:28:34,994 I'm excited for you to taste Betty's lamb. 633 00:28:35,034 --> 00:28:36,154 (Carlo laughs) 634 00:28:36,194 --> 00:28:38,234 (upbeat music) 635 00:28:38,274 --> 00:28:39,634 (church bells ring) 636 00:28:42,954 --> 00:28:44,074 (chatter) 637 00:28:44,114 --> 00:28:45,794 BETTY: The Green Travel Guide ma'am? 638 00:28:45,834 --> 00:28:47,994 It's a sort of bible in a manner of speaking 639 00:28:48,034 --> 00:28:50,314 for anyone involved in tourism or travel. 640 00:28:51,394 --> 00:28:53,314 If you say so Mrs. Ainsworth. 641 00:28:53,354 --> 00:28:56,554 Apparently they are notoriously critical 642 00:28:56,594 --> 00:28:59,074 of poor service, bad food, 643 00:29:00,354 --> 00:29:03,594 and to cap it all, it's anonymous. 644 00:29:03,634 --> 00:29:04,594 Anonymous, ma'am? 645 00:29:04,634 --> 00:29:05,730 Yes, that's right Constance. 646 00:29:05,754 --> 00:29:09,034 We won't even know the identity of the inspector. 647 00:29:09,074 --> 00:29:11,274 Unless Count Albani makes good 648 00:29:11,314 --> 00:29:13,234 with that list of names, I suppose. 649 00:29:13,274 --> 00:29:15,434 Well, I think we're wise to assume 650 00:29:15,474 --> 00:29:16,714 that any of our guests 651 00:29:16,754 --> 00:29:18,634 could be the Green Guide inspector 652 00:29:18,674 --> 00:29:20,674 and we need to redouble our efforts 653 00:29:20,714 --> 00:29:23,954 to ensure that everyone's stay is a complete success. 654 00:29:25,594 --> 00:29:27,274 Begging your pardon ma'am... 655 00:29:29,394 --> 00:29:31,674 Might this be a bad time 656 00:29:31,714 --> 00:29:34,434 to have those workman traipsing through my kitchen? 657 00:29:34,474 --> 00:29:36,394 Oh Betty, have they been bothering you? 658 00:29:36,434 --> 00:29:38,354 Oh God no, it's the germs and whatnot 659 00:29:38,394 --> 00:29:40,034 that's coming into contact with the food. 660 00:29:40,074 --> 00:29:41,514 Oh goodness. 661 00:29:41,554 --> 00:29:43,274 Well, you'll be pleased to hear 662 00:29:43,314 --> 00:29:45,114 they may not be working in the hotel 663 00:29:45,154 --> 00:29:46,994 for very much longer. 664 00:29:47,034 --> 00:29:48,314 (dramatic music) 665 00:29:49,834 --> 00:29:52,074 (waves lapping, gulls crying) 666 00:29:52,114 --> 00:29:53,634 (busy street sounds) 667 00:30:03,034 --> 00:30:04,050 I can see you buying chicken. 668 00:30:04,074 --> 00:30:06,594 Are you sure this is the best place to buy sunglasses? 669 00:30:06,634 --> 00:30:09,034 Well, this is where Mother told me to come. 670 00:30:10,474 --> 00:30:11,874 Ah... 671 00:30:11,914 --> 00:30:13,090 She's not had any more trouble 672 00:30:13,114 --> 00:30:15,554 with the, err, authorities, has she? 673 00:30:15,594 --> 00:30:18,594 Not since Carlo had a quiet word last summer. 674 00:30:18,634 --> 00:30:20,634 Mm-hmm. 675 00:30:20,674 --> 00:30:21,594 Ever since father paid 676 00:30:21,634 --> 00:30:23,194 a whopping great bribe, you mean? 677 00:30:23,234 --> 00:30:24,514 What gave you that idea? 678 00:30:24,554 --> 00:30:25,834 I heard it from the horse's mouth 679 00:30:25,874 --> 00:30:26,994 at the club over drinks. 680 00:30:28,954 --> 00:30:31,050 I wouldn't look too surprised. It's the way things work here. 681 00:30:31,074 --> 00:30:32,410 - You know that. - I don't need a lecture 682 00:30:32,434 --> 00:30:33,994 on the workings of Italian bureaucracy. 683 00:30:34,034 --> 00:30:35,914 I'm just surprised he admitted it, that's all. 684 00:30:35,954 --> 00:30:36,994 Gelato. 685 00:30:37,594 --> 00:30:38,794 Uno per me signor. 686 00:30:38,834 --> 00:30:39,850 VENDOR: Si, Signor. Um, I actually think 687 00:30:39,874 --> 00:30:41,314 Um, I actually think 688 00:30:41,354 --> 00:30:42,570 he was just trying to make the point 689 00:30:42,594 --> 00:30:44,274 that I might have to grease a few palms 690 00:30:44,314 --> 00:30:45,514 to get ahead: 691 00:30:45,554 --> 00:30:47,450 planning wallahs, local bigwigs, that sort of thing. 692 00:30:47,474 --> 00:30:49,090 Right, well, I think that is a piece of fatherly advice 693 00:30:49,114 --> 00:30:50,994 you can safely discount. No thank you. 694 00:30:51,034 --> 00:30:51,994 Come along. 695 00:30:52,034 --> 00:30:54,594 (light music) 696 00:30:54,634 --> 00:30:57,114 (city sounds) 697 00:30:57,154 --> 00:30:59,314 (Cecil humming) 698 00:31:04,434 --> 00:31:05,634 (knocking on door) 699 00:31:06,594 --> 00:31:07,834 Come. 700 00:31:08,754 --> 00:31:10,914 The Italian gentleman 701 00:31:10,954 --> 00:31:13,114 is on the line again, Mr. Ainsworth. 702 00:31:13,154 --> 00:31:14,834 Manners! What did I tell you?! 703 00:31:14,874 --> 00:31:16,274 He says he'll keep ringing back 704 00:31:16,314 --> 00:31:17,954 until you speak to him, Sir. 705 00:31:17,994 --> 00:31:18,954 Oh... 706 00:31:18,994 --> 00:31:20,434 (clatter of plate) 707 00:31:24,554 --> 00:31:25,714 Give it! 708 00:31:27,834 --> 00:31:29,234 Now, look here Danioni, 709 00:31:29,274 --> 00:31:30,794 what the devil is all this about? 710 00:31:30,834 --> 00:31:33,754 And a very good morning to you too, Signor Ainsworth. 711 00:31:33,794 --> 00:31:35,154 Never mind your impertinence! 712 00:31:35,194 --> 00:31:37,314 I told you not to ring unless it was urgent. 713 00:31:37,354 --> 00:31:39,234 Well, I have a message from our friends 714 00:31:39,274 --> 00:31:40,954 across the Atlantic. 715 00:31:40,994 --> 00:31:42,394 Oh, bugger. 716 00:31:43,594 --> 00:31:44,874 Very well then, out with it. 717 00:31:44,914 --> 00:31:47,514 They would like to have a meeting face to face. 718 00:31:47,554 --> 00:31:49,274 Perhaps they'd like dinner at my club 719 00:31:49,314 --> 00:31:50,474 while they're at it. 720 00:31:50,514 --> 00:31:53,594 Signor Ainsworth, I forgot your English humour. 721 00:31:53,634 --> 00:31:56,274 I can't invite them to Boodle's! 722 00:31:56,314 --> 00:31:59,034 It's they who are inviting, not you. 723 00:32:00,194 --> 00:32:01,354 Now, you listen here. 724 00:32:01,394 --> 00:32:02,754 I don't care who they are. 725 00:32:02,794 --> 00:32:04,554 I'm not dragging my sorry carcass 726 00:32:04,594 --> 00:32:05,954 all the way to Detroit! 727 00:32:05,994 --> 00:32:07,714 Not even if Henry Ford gifts me 728 00:32:07,754 --> 00:32:09,554 a million shares in his motor company! 729 00:32:09,594 --> 00:32:12,474 There is no need to do that Signor Ainsworth. 730 00:32:12,514 --> 00:32:14,754 Our associates, they have taken over 731 00:32:14,794 --> 00:32:16,754 at the casino here in Santa Margherita. 732 00:32:16,794 --> 00:32:18,314 Hmm? 733 00:32:18,354 --> 00:32:23,314 Well, it's still an awful lot of trouble and expense to go to. 734 00:32:23,354 --> 00:32:24,874 That's funny. 735 00:32:24,914 --> 00:32:28,194 It is exactly what the last owner of the casino 736 00:32:28,234 --> 00:32:30,674 said before he was made to see reason. 737 00:32:33,674 --> 00:32:37,314 I suggest you'd better take this seriously, Signor Ainsworth. 738 00:32:37,354 --> 00:32:38,354 (phone rings off) What? 739 00:32:38,914 --> 00:32:39,914 What? 740 00:32:40,314 --> 00:32:41,314 Danioni? 741 00:32:43,194 --> 00:32:44,354 Danioni? 742 00:32:51,594 --> 00:32:52,754 BETTY: These inspections 743 00:32:52,794 --> 00:32:55,154 for them Green Travel Guides. 744 00:32:55,194 --> 00:32:56,274 What about them? 745 00:32:56,314 --> 00:32:57,394 Well, they're gonna mean 746 00:32:57,434 --> 00:32:59,114 a heck of a lot more work for all of us, 747 00:32:59,154 --> 00:33:00,834 you see if I'm right. 748 00:33:00,874 --> 00:33:03,274 Even without Her Imperial Majesty 749 00:33:03,314 --> 00:33:05,394 swanning off to Saint Tropez. (laughs) 750 00:33:05,434 --> 00:33:07,594 Billy, have we got more sugar at the back? 751 00:33:07,634 --> 00:33:09,794 - Are you even listening to me? - Of course I am. 752 00:33:09,834 --> 00:33:11,794 I just don't know what you want me to say. 753 00:33:11,834 --> 00:33:14,154 BETTY: I want you to say yes, Betty, you're right Betty. 754 00:33:14,194 --> 00:33:15,434 You always are, Betty. 755 00:33:15,474 --> 00:33:16,634 (doors open) 756 00:33:17,634 --> 00:33:18,914 Oh, not you again. 757 00:33:18,954 --> 00:33:21,074 Stop making so much noise and get back to work. 758 00:33:21,114 --> 00:33:22,354 (workers laugh) 759 00:33:24,634 --> 00:33:26,714 I have tried to tell her we need more staff, 760 00:33:26,754 --> 00:33:27,714 honest, I have. 761 00:33:27,754 --> 00:33:29,314 BETTY: Well, please try again. 762 00:33:29,354 --> 00:33:30,410 Well, she says she doesn't know 763 00:33:30,434 --> 00:33:32,314 who she can trust after Francesco. 764 00:33:32,354 --> 00:33:33,794 I could have a dig around. 765 00:33:33,834 --> 00:33:35,954 See if I can work out who the inspector is. 766 00:33:35,994 --> 00:33:37,114 You? 767 00:33:37,154 --> 00:33:39,234 Yeah, I'm sharp eyed. (Betty giggles) 768 00:33:39,274 --> 00:33:40,594 And light-fingered. 769 00:33:40,634 --> 00:33:42,434 I just thought I could have a nosy when I'm... 770 00:33:42,474 --> 00:33:43,914 fetching and carrying for the guests, 771 00:33:43,954 --> 00:33:45,394 see who's keeping score. 772 00:33:45,434 --> 00:33:47,274 Well, don't go getting into trouble, Billy. 773 00:33:47,314 --> 00:33:48,354 Yes. 774 00:33:48,394 --> 00:33:49,914 Remember last time, son. 775 00:33:50,674 --> 00:33:51,674 Yes. 776 00:33:51,714 --> 00:33:54,194 Keep your eyes peeled for notebooks, 777 00:33:54,234 --> 00:33:57,034 maybe typewriters, stuff like that. 778 00:33:57,074 --> 00:33:58,154 We all should. 779 00:33:58,194 --> 00:34:00,034 - Mmm. - Yes, Ma'am. 780 00:34:00,074 --> 00:34:02,154 (soft music) 781 00:34:02,194 --> 00:34:03,514 (kitchen staff laugh) 782 00:34:09,874 --> 00:34:12,074 (party music) 783 00:34:15,994 --> 00:34:18,154 BELLA: You had a question for me Mr. Bertram? 784 00:34:18,194 --> 00:34:19,514 Is there anywhere else 785 00:34:19,554 --> 00:34:21,474 that you might recommend we eat? 786 00:34:21,514 --> 00:34:22,914 Can't imagine wanting to dine 787 00:34:22,954 --> 00:34:24,794 at the same table for a whole week. 788 00:34:24,834 --> 00:34:26,394 Ah. Well there's a very decent restaurant 789 00:34:26,434 --> 00:34:27,994 Well there's a very decent restaurant 790 00:34:28,034 --> 00:34:30,074 behind the beach in Paraggi, 791 00:34:30,114 --> 00:34:32,914 err, but you mustn't tell anyone here in the kitchen 792 00:34:32,954 --> 00:34:34,474 that I recommended it. 793 00:34:35,874 --> 00:34:36,994 I hardly think that's likely 794 00:34:37,034 --> 00:34:38,314 to come up in conversation. 795 00:34:40,394 --> 00:34:42,874 If there's anything else I can help you with, 796 00:34:42,914 --> 00:34:44,034 please don't hesitate. 797 00:34:44,074 --> 00:34:45,074 Will you excuse me? 798 00:34:46,034 --> 00:34:48,154 (background party music) 799 00:34:57,034 --> 00:34:58,754 (car engine) 800 00:35:02,834 --> 00:35:04,594 What on earth are you doing? 801 00:35:04,634 --> 00:35:05,954 I need some air. 802 00:35:07,394 --> 00:35:09,954 I can't breathe living at grandmother's old house. 803 00:35:09,994 --> 00:35:12,394 Well, you can't move back here. 804 00:35:12,434 --> 00:35:13,954 You're a married woman now. 805 00:35:15,194 --> 00:35:17,154 Oh, you'll catch your death Rose. 806 00:35:18,714 --> 00:35:21,154 When I don't feel stifled I can think better. 807 00:35:22,114 --> 00:35:23,410 Think about the state of your marriage? 808 00:35:23,434 --> 00:35:24,594 Mother! 809 00:35:25,794 --> 00:35:26,834 Hester, 810 00:35:26,874 --> 00:35:29,274 would you fetch one of my shawls for Miss Rose? 811 00:35:31,234 --> 00:35:34,394 From what I hear, you'll be thinking all evening. 812 00:35:34,434 --> 00:35:37,994 (piano music) 813 00:35:38,034 --> 00:35:40,994 Luce. What's the matter? 814 00:35:41,034 --> 00:35:42,314 Nothing's the matter. 815 00:35:43,354 --> 00:35:46,034 Every time I ask you what's going on 816 00:35:46,074 --> 00:35:47,274 between you and Rose, 817 00:35:47,314 --> 00:35:49,514 you look like there's been a death in the family. 818 00:35:49,554 --> 00:35:51,354 Because... 819 00:35:51,394 --> 00:35:54,474 nothing's going on between me and Rose, mother. 820 00:35:54,514 --> 00:35:55,634 Absolutely nothing. 821 00:35:55,674 --> 00:35:57,714 The whole thing's a train wreck. 822 00:35:57,754 --> 00:35:58,994 It's an absolute fiasco. 823 00:35:59,514 --> 00:36:00,674 Darling. 824 00:36:00,714 --> 00:36:02,394 I told father that we weren't well matched, 825 00:36:02,434 --> 00:36:05,354 that Rose and I aren't... sympathetic. 826 00:36:05,394 --> 00:36:08,474 Surely it can't be that bad? 827 00:36:08,514 --> 00:36:11,434 Can't be that bad mother? We haven't, we haven't even... 828 00:36:11,474 --> 00:36:12,754 You haven't even what? 829 00:36:14,114 --> 00:36:17,714 We haven't been properly intimate. 830 00:36:19,354 --> 00:36:20,954 ROSE: That's not true! 831 00:36:20,994 --> 00:36:23,074 There's no use to denying it. 832 00:36:23,114 --> 00:36:25,314 How could you possibly know a thing like that? 833 00:36:25,354 --> 00:36:26,794 JULIA: I spoke with Mary. 834 00:36:27,314 --> 00:36:28,354 My Mary? 835 00:36:28,394 --> 00:36:30,554 She's my Mary, Rose. 836 00:36:30,594 --> 00:36:33,114 And she told me that there's no evidence of any 837 00:36:33,154 --> 00:36:36,234 emissions when she sends the sheets to the laundry. 838 00:36:37,194 --> 00:36:38,434 How could you? 839 00:36:38,474 --> 00:36:39,754 Very easily, 840 00:36:39,794 --> 00:36:41,994 and I'm not the one who doesn't seem to understand 841 00:36:42,034 --> 00:36:43,634 that you can't have intercourse 842 00:36:43,674 --> 00:36:45,434 if you don't share a bed. 843 00:36:45,474 --> 00:36:47,034 Is he a homosexual, is that it? 844 00:36:47,074 --> 00:36:48,114 Mother! 845 00:36:48,154 --> 00:36:49,634 Well, there are plenty who are. 846 00:36:50,554 --> 00:36:52,050 It's not that I don't find her attractive. 847 00:36:52,074 --> 00:36:53,394 It's rather that she's... 848 00:36:53,434 --> 00:36:56,354 - What? - She's completely terrified. 849 00:36:56,394 --> 00:36:58,114 She's literally rigid with fear. 850 00:36:58,154 --> 00:37:00,033 Oh well, it takes everyone a little while 851 00:37:00,034 --> 00:37:01,610 Oh well, it takes everyone a little while to get the hang of it, 852 00:37:01,634 --> 00:37:04,074 you know, at first, so... 853 00:37:04,114 --> 00:37:06,034 I'm not a complete novice, you know. 854 00:37:06,074 --> 00:37:08,074 Oh, alright. 855 00:37:08,114 --> 00:37:09,914 But I imagine that she is. 856 00:37:10,994 --> 00:37:15,114 So you need to be tender, 857 00:37:15,154 --> 00:37:17,514 careful, very understanding obviously. 858 00:37:17,554 --> 00:37:20,194 Don't you think that I haven't tried that? 859 00:37:20,234 --> 00:37:22,034 She starts crying 860 00:37:22,074 --> 00:37:24,034 and that leads to another migraine. 861 00:37:24,794 --> 00:37:25,954 Oh gosh. 862 00:37:27,514 --> 00:37:29,274 Do you think Julia should have a word? 863 00:37:32,274 --> 00:37:33,114 Alright. 864 00:37:33,154 --> 00:37:35,914 I think that's a terrible idea. 865 00:37:35,954 --> 00:37:38,874 JULIA: So what precisely is the matter? 866 00:37:45,354 --> 00:37:47,954 (Rose sobs) 867 00:37:47,994 --> 00:37:50,834 Oh good grief. 868 00:37:50,874 --> 00:37:53,594 Darling, if you like, I could speak to her. 869 00:37:54,834 --> 00:37:56,354 No. 870 00:37:56,394 --> 00:37:58,874 I really think we ought to just 871 00:37:58,914 --> 00:38:00,594 work through it ourselves. 872 00:38:02,754 --> 00:38:05,474 Rose won't thank me for airing our dirty laundry in public. 873 00:38:06,274 --> 00:38:07,434 Of course. 874 00:38:16,114 --> 00:38:17,634 (seagulls crying) 875 00:38:30,554 --> 00:38:32,554 (Bella humming) 876 00:38:36,354 --> 00:38:38,154 Oh, good morning Billy. 877 00:38:38,194 --> 00:38:40,074 (Bella humming) 878 00:38:41,274 --> 00:38:43,434 Oh Betty, Betty, I nearly forgot. 879 00:38:43,474 --> 00:38:45,194 A letter for you came this morning. 880 00:38:46,594 --> 00:38:48,274 That's me mum's handwriting. 881 00:38:48,314 --> 00:38:50,034 So it is. 882 00:38:50,074 --> 00:38:52,394 Well, I'll be sure to pass on all of the news. 883 00:38:52,434 --> 00:38:54,234 Just as soon as I've read it. 884 00:39:07,154 --> 00:39:08,554 Sapphire? 885 00:39:08,594 --> 00:39:10,754 No, sapphire, no. 886 00:39:10,794 --> 00:39:12,714 Much more cobalto. 887 00:39:12,754 --> 00:39:14,394 That's not cobalt. 888 00:39:14,434 --> 00:39:16,034 Obviously it's a cornflower. 889 00:39:16,074 --> 00:39:16,994 (Marco laughs) 890 00:39:17,034 --> 00:39:18,914 What is cornflower in Italian? 891 00:39:18,954 --> 00:39:21,954 - Fiordaliso. - Fiordaliso. 892 00:39:21,994 --> 00:39:25,354 So much more beautiful in Italian than English. 893 00:39:25,394 --> 00:39:27,474 I did love the meadow where I found them. 894 00:39:27,514 --> 00:39:29,634 I used to go there with my mother as a child 895 00:39:29,674 --> 00:39:30,714 to pick flowers. 896 00:39:30,754 --> 00:39:32,594 But we could go together sometime. 897 00:39:33,314 --> 00:39:34,554 Yes. 898 00:39:36,154 --> 00:39:39,274 This is the colour we should use for the tiles. 899 00:39:40,194 --> 00:39:42,754 Ah, well... 900 00:39:42,794 --> 00:39:44,914 I've been meaning to talk to you, Marco, 901 00:39:44,954 --> 00:39:47,154 about the latest bill breakdown. 902 00:39:47,194 --> 00:39:48,993 I know the last estimate I sent to you 903 00:39:48,994 --> 00:39:50,890 I know the last estimate I sent to you for the plumbing work... 904 00:39:50,914 --> 00:39:51,994 This is eye watering. 905 00:39:52,034 --> 00:39:53,074 It was such a shock. 906 00:39:53,114 --> 00:39:54,794 And I am truly sorry. 907 00:39:54,834 --> 00:39:57,674 I have searched and searched for another way. 908 00:39:57,714 --> 00:39:58,874 Well, there is no other way 909 00:39:58,914 --> 00:39:59,914 other than I postpone 910 00:39:59,954 --> 00:40:03,354 until I can find the money to afford it. 911 00:40:03,394 --> 00:40:06,074 What about the spa and all those wonderful treatments 912 00:40:06,114 --> 00:40:07,794 and therapies you have been dreaming of? 913 00:40:07,834 --> 00:40:09,194 How can you abandon it now? 914 00:40:09,234 --> 00:40:11,194 It's galling, but I'm not going to abandon it. 915 00:40:11,234 --> 00:40:12,514 I'm just going to postpone it. 916 00:40:12,554 --> 00:40:14,234 And meantime, for a man of your talents, 917 00:40:14,274 --> 00:40:15,930 there are plenty of other projects to work on. 918 00:40:15,954 --> 00:40:17,450 There must be a queue of clients waiting to... 919 00:40:17,474 --> 00:40:19,514 I don't have any other clients. 920 00:40:20,114 --> 00:40:21,514 None of them who share my passion 921 00:40:21,554 --> 00:40:23,034 for great design like you do. 922 00:40:24,314 --> 00:40:25,554 That's very kind. 923 00:40:27,474 --> 00:40:29,754 Listen, I have money set aside 924 00:40:29,794 --> 00:40:31,274 from the sale of my practice. 925 00:40:32,114 --> 00:40:33,394 I will work for nothing 926 00:40:33,434 --> 00:40:35,354 until you have the means to repay me. 927 00:40:35,394 --> 00:40:37,994 Of course, I wouldn't hear of that. 928 00:40:38,034 --> 00:40:39,794 Give me a few days. 929 00:40:39,834 --> 00:40:43,274 We will just have to come up with another solution, 930 00:40:43,314 --> 00:40:44,754 which we will. 931 00:40:44,794 --> 00:40:45,794 For sure. 932 00:40:48,474 --> 00:40:50,554 (soft piano music) (people chattering) 933 00:40:52,354 --> 00:40:54,074 (birds singing) 934 00:40:54,114 --> 00:40:56,674 (triumphant music) 935 00:41:03,434 --> 00:41:04,594 (laughter) 936 00:41:09,594 --> 00:41:10,994 (waves lapping) 937 00:41:21,314 --> 00:41:22,874 (pages flip) 938 00:41:26,954 --> 00:41:28,194 This way to the terrace, Ma'am. 939 00:41:28,234 --> 00:41:29,434 Thank you. 940 00:41:34,714 --> 00:41:35,914 Hello. 941 00:42:00,514 --> 00:42:01,754 Roll camera! 942 00:42:01,794 --> 00:42:04,434 And... action! 943 00:42:04,474 --> 00:42:05,594 (clapperboard snaps) 944 00:42:05,634 --> 00:42:07,994 (Riviera music) 945 00:42:08,034 --> 00:42:10,594 You say now you're gonna fix me. 946 00:42:10,634 --> 00:42:13,274 You say that a man is all I need. 947 00:42:13,314 --> 00:42:16,474 I say honey, just leave me be... - Claudine! Claudine! 948 00:42:16,514 --> 00:42:18,274 You know I don't like to be told... 949 00:42:18,314 --> 00:42:19,794 (camera bulb flashes) 950 00:42:19,834 --> 00:42:22,354 PHOTOGRAPHER: Ici! Ici! 951 00:42:23,394 --> 00:42:25,594 MITCHELL: Cut. Cut! 952 00:42:25,634 --> 00:42:27,834 Okay, take five everybody! 953 00:42:29,034 --> 00:42:30,250 Scram! What's the problem now, Mitchell? 954 00:42:30,274 --> 00:42:31,530 What's the problem now, Mitchell? 955 00:42:31,554 --> 00:42:34,154 There's another photographer in shot. 956 00:42:34,194 --> 00:42:36,874 Ah damn it! I asked them nicely. 957 00:42:36,914 --> 00:42:38,274 And I have asked you two nicely 958 00:42:38,314 --> 00:42:40,754 and it's had roughly the same effect. 959 00:42:40,794 --> 00:42:42,554 And what's that supposed to mean? 960 00:42:42,594 --> 00:42:43,970 It means you're fooling around with a guy 961 00:42:43,994 --> 00:42:46,194 who's supposed to be engaged! 962 00:42:46,234 --> 00:42:47,754 Now that's just a nasty rumour. 963 00:42:48,634 --> 00:42:50,370 Well, the press aren't gonna take it seriously 964 00:42:50,394 --> 00:42:51,954 unless you two do. 965 00:42:52,994 --> 00:42:55,194 Oh, don't walk away from me! 966 00:42:55,234 --> 00:42:56,514 I don't like your tone. 967 00:42:56,554 --> 00:42:57,634 And I don't like you 968 00:42:57,674 --> 00:43:00,234 getting ideas above your station! 969 00:43:01,114 --> 00:43:02,154 Hmm. 970 00:43:05,394 --> 00:43:10,114 Oh God, I preferred it when they didn't talk. 971 00:43:10,154 --> 00:43:12,594 Someone get me a drink before we lose the light. 972 00:43:16,754 --> 00:43:18,434 I need a drink! 973 00:43:19,634 --> 00:43:21,634 (atmospheric music) 974 00:43:25,034 --> 00:43:26,754 (clinking of cutlery) 975 00:43:38,234 --> 00:43:40,394 (piano music) 976 00:44:07,874 --> 00:44:10,034 (church bells sound) 977 00:44:11,674 --> 00:44:13,834 (street chatter) 978 00:44:14,954 --> 00:44:17,234 (motorbike in street) 979 00:44:17,274 --> 00:44:19,434 (suspenseful music) 980 00:44:25,594 --> 00:44:27,434 (doorbell rings) 981 00:44:33,594 --> 00:44:34,754 You took your time. 982 00:44:35,954 --> 00:44:37,474 I am awfully sorry madam. 983 00:44:37,514 --> 00:44:39,914 But once again, Mr Ainsworth is not at home. 984 00:44:39,954 --> 00:44:41,554 We'll see about that. 985 00:44:41,594 --> 00:44:45,594 Cecil, do stop this foolish charade... 986 00:44:45,634 --> 00:44:47,554 As I said, Mrs Drummond-Ward, 987 00:44:47,594 --> 00:44:49,874 Mr. Ainsworth is not at home. 988 00:44:55,354 --> 00:44:57,274 Where is he Manners? 989 00:44:57,314 --> 00:44:59,074 I couldn't rightly say. 990 00:44:59,114 --> 00:45:02,514 He was catching the boat train from Charing Cross. 991 00:45:02,554 --> 00:45:04,874 Yesterday. Six o'clock. 992 00:45:04,914 --> 00:45:07,274 And when will he be back? 993 00:45:07,314 --> 00:45:09,754 'See you in September, Manners.' 994 00:45:09,794 --> 00:45:11,714 That was as much as he said, Madam. 995 00:45:12,474 --> 00:45:14,114 (dramatic music) 996 00:45:16,234 --> 00:45:17,714 (glass smashes) 997 00:45:18,954 --> 00:45:21,154 (telephone ringing) 998 00:45:30,954 --> 00:45:32,714 Hotel Portofino? 999 00:45:32,754 --> 00:45:34,394 CLAUDINE: Mrs Ainsworth? 1000 00:45:34,434 --> 00:45:36,514 Yes. This is Bella Ainsworth. 1001 00:45:36,554 --> 00:45:37,954 To whom am I speaking? 1002 00:45:38,914 --> 00:45:40,514 You may not remember me. 1003 00:45:40,554 --> 00:45:42,234 I stayed with you last summer, 1004 00:45:42,274 --> 00:45:43,714 using the name Turner. 1005 00:45:43,754 --> 00:45:46,114 Miss Pascal? Claudine? 1006 00:45:46,154 --> 00:45:48,914 - That's right. - Of course I remember you! 1007 00:45:48,954 --> 00:45:50,514 That's such a relief. 1008 00:45:50,554 --> 00:45:51,594 How could I forget your... 1009 00:45:51,634 --> 00:45:54,114 kindness in my hour of need? 1010 00:45:54,154 --> 00:45:56,674 Well, it's my hour of need now, honey. 1011 00:45:56,714 --> 00:45:58,154 Are you in trouble? 1012 00:45:59,354 --> 00:46:01,394 Some, kinda. 1013 00:46:01,434 --> 00:46:03,114 And I'm really hoping you could help. 1014 00:46:03,154 --> 00:46:05,354 PHOTOGRAPHER: Claudine, Claudine! Miss Pascal! 1015 00:46:06,114 --> 00:46:07,154 (bulbs flash) 1016 00:46:07,194 --> 00:46:09,154 (tense music) 1017 00:46:18,234 --> 00:46:19,394 (bulb flash) 1018 00:46:21,194 --> 00:46:22,674 (bulb flashes) 1019 00:46:23,954 --> 00:46:25,674 (bulbs flashing) 1020 00:46:28,394 --> 00:46:30,074 (people shouting) 1021 00:46:31,154 --> 00:46:32,234 (gunshot) 1022 00:46:33,194 --> 00:46:35,114 (gunshots) 1023 00:46:35,154 --> 00:46:36,714 (gunshot, bulb flash) 1024 00:46:38,794 --> 00:46:40,674 (muttering) 1025 00:46:43,514 --> 00:46:44,994 GIANLUCA: Nish! 1026 00:46:46,034 --> 00:46:47,234 Nish. 1027 00:47:04,034 --> 00:47:07,394 He's the regional head of the Fascist Party 1028 00:47:07,434 --> 00:47:09,314 and a friend of Mussolini's 1029 00:47:09,354 --> 00:47:11,314 since before his rise to power. 1030 00:47:11,354 --> 00:47:12,514 Good. 1031 00:47:16,154 --> 00:47:19,354 If you're really going through with this, then... 1032 00:47:19,394 --> 00:47:20,954 then surely there's a better place, 1033 00:47:20,994 --> 00:47:23,034 less exposed, less risky. 1034 00:47:23,074 --> 00:47:24,234 But the riskier it is 1035 00:47:24,274 --> 00:47:26,594 the louder it will send a message. 1036 00:47:26,634 --> 00:47:28,514 That nowhere is safe. 1037 00:47:41,834 --> 00:47:43,074 Then there is this. 1038 00:47:43,114 --> 00:47:44,354 Eduardo Giaconelli. 1039 00:47:45,594 --> 00:47:46,754 NISH: And how will you do it? 1040 00:47:52,514 --> 00:47:54,674 (suspenseful music) 1041 00:47:58,514 --> 00:47:59,594 Nish... 1042 00:48:01,594 --> 00:48:03,234 Where did you get that? 1043 00:48:03,274 --> 00:48:04,530 His brother fought the Austrians. 1044 00:48:04,554 --> 00:48:05,794 He brought it back from the war. 1045 00:48:07,754 --> 00:48:09,554 Is it live? 1046 00:48:09,594 --> 00:48:11,434 GIANLUCA: What would be the point if it wasn't? 1047 00:48:17,434 --> 00:48:18,634 And if it doesn't? 1048 00:48:19,954 --> 00:48:21,234 Then there is this. 1049 00:48:23,034 --> 00:48:24,194 (Nish gasps) 1050 00:48:24,994 --> 00:48:27,114 Gianluca. 1051 00:48:27,154 --> 00:48:29,994 - NISH: Gian... - It's a backup, nothing more. 1052 00:48:33,674 --> 00:48:35,954 I'm not asking you to use it. 1053 00:48:47,714 --> 00:48:49,874 (atmospheric music) 1054 00:48:50,994 --> 00:48:53,834 And now pet, I come to the part 1055 00:48:53,874 --> 00:48:57,754 that I have held off from telling you. 1056 00:48:57,794 --> 00:48:59,834 FANNY: But which you will quickly understand 1057 00:48:59,874 --> 00:49:02,674 is the true import of this letter. 1058 00:49:02,714 --> 00:49:05,794 I have been told that my health is failing. 1059 00:49:06,674 --> 00:49:07,514 Although in truth, 1060 00:49:07,554 --> 00:49:10,074 I do not need a doctor to tell me that. 1061 00:49:29,274 --> 00:49:31,434 (upbeat music) 1062 00:49:40,634 --> 00:49:41,914 But we've discussed this. 1063 00:49:41,954 --> 00:49:43,314 Rotten fruit. 1064 00:49:43,354 --> 00:49:44,194 I know, darling. 1065 00:49:44,234 --> 00:49:45,610 I'm not asking you to come to Genoa, 1066 00:49:45,634 --> 00:49:46,834 just to Santa Margherita. 1067 00:49:46,874 --> 00:49:48,033 But Constance can keep you company 1068 00:49:48,034 --> 00:49:49,650 But Constance can keep you company for the whole journey. 1069 00:49:49,674 --> 00:49:51,634 I don't understand why you're so insistent. 1070 00:49:51,674 --> 00:49:54,314 Because I need her to learn how to do the journey. 1071 00:49:54,354 --> 00:49:56,154 Why can't she learn to do it on her own? 1072 00:49:56,194 --> 00:49:57,994 Well, because she'll have the bank takings 1073 00:49:58,034 --> 00:49:59,474 and I don't want her to be nervous. 1074 00:49:59,514 --> 00:50:02,194 Besides, it will give you a chance to clear the air. 1075 00:50:02,234 --> 00:50:03,354 Oh, not that again. 1076 00:50:03,394 --> 00:50:06,194 Well, darling, really, we are so ferociously busy. 1077 00:50:06,234 --> 00:50:08,394 I do need for us all to... Good morning. 1078 00:50:08,434 --> 00:50:09,274 Good morning. 1079 00:50:09,314 --> 00:50:12,074 Pull together and get along and make it all work. 1080 00:50:12,114 --> 00:50:13,714 Yes, but I need my mother 1081 00:50:13,754 --> 00:50:15,874 to forget about her silly little hotel 1082 00:50:15,914 --> 00:50:17,234 just this once. 1083 00:50:17,274 --> 00:50:20,514 And... please mother, I rarely ask for anything. 1084 00:50:20,554 --> 00:50:22,994 And if Constance is as clever as you say she is, 1085 00:50:23,034 --> 00:50:26,474 she can be left in charge for an hour or two. 1086 00:50:26,514 --> 00:50:28,114 Very well. 1087 00:50:28,154 --> 00:50:31,034 I shall go and give her instructions now. 1088 00:50:31,074 --> 00:50:32,914 Why don't you ask Lucian to go with her? 1089 00:50:32,954 --> 00:50:34,194 I'm sure he'll love that. 1090 00:50:34,234 --> 00:50:35,234 Hmm? 1091 00:50:35,274 --> 00:50:36,394 Hmm. 1092 00:50:36,434 --> 00:50:37,834 Ask Lucian to go where? 1093 00:50:38,954 --> 00:50:40,034 Ask Lucian to go where? 1094 00:50:40,074 --> 00:50:41,770 (train whistle) ALICE: Oh, is that the train? 1095 00:50:41,794 --> 00:50:42,194 ALICE: Oh, is that the train? 1096 00:50:42,234 --> 00:50:44,594 Oh, I knew we were going to be late! 1097 00:50:44,634 --> 00:50:46,674 (upbeat music) 1098 00:50:46,714 --> 00:50:48,554 - Oh mother! - Darling, it's alright. 1099 00:50:48,594 --> 00:50:49,674 You go and get the ticket 1100 00:50:49,714 --> 00:50:51,234 and Billy and I will bring up the rear 1101 00:50:51,274 --> 00:50:52,394 with the luggage, won't we? 1102 00:50:55,554 --> 00:50:56,754 Let me help you. No, it's okay. 1103 00:50:57,154 --> 00:50:58,034 No, it's okay. 1104 00:50:58,074 --> 00:50:59,074 Honestly, thank you. 1105 00:51:00,394 --> 00:51:01,434 (whistle blows) 1106 00:51:02,754 --> 00:51:03,850 ALICE: Ah, Billy be careful. 1107 00:51:03,874 --> 00:51:05,394 Darling, are you excited? 1108 00:51:05,434 --> 00:51:06,554 I am. 1109 00:51:06,594 --> 00:51:09,274 I want you to have the most fabulous time 1110 00:51:09,314 --> 00:51:11,674 in Saint Tropez. - Oh, thank you. 1111 00:51:11,714 --> 00:51:12,914 Don't be mad at me. 1112 00:51:14,394 --> 00:51:15,754 Look who's here. 1113 00:51:15,794 --> 00:51:16,834 (train whistle) 1114 00:51:17,874 --> 00:51:19,314 (screeching of brakes) 1115 00:51:21,754 --> 00:51:22,914 Oh! 1116 00:51:22,954 --> 00:51:24,033 (sinister music) 1117 00:51:24,034 --> 00:51:25,034 (sinister music) Oh! 1118 00:51:32,034 --> 00:51:34,154 (dramatic music) 1119 00:51:43,194 --> 00:51:45,114 (train chuffs) 1120 00:51:45,914 --> 00:51:47,074 (whistle blows) 1121 00:51:49,394 --> 00:51:50,874 Long live prohibition. 1122 00:51:50,914 --> 00:51:52,274 (glasses clink) Salute. 1123 00:51:52,314 --> 00:51:53,314 My husband. 1124 00:51:53,354 --> 00:51:54,794 He has been away for some time. 1125 00:51:54,834 --> 00:51:55,834 Nine months. 1126 00:51:55,874 --> 00:51:57,594 - This isn't right. - I don't give a fig. 1127 00:51:57,634 --> 00:51:59,354 - You're married. - It's a charade. 1128 00:51:59,394 --> 00:52:01,194 Bella Ainsworth. How good it is to see you. 1129 00:52:01,234 --> 00:52:02,794 Bathing beauty in hot water: 1130 00:52:02,834 --> 00:52:05,234 Claudine Pascal caught with her co-star. 1131 00:52:06,674 --> 00:52:08,250 I've come to tell you that this is my place. 1132 00:52:08,274 --> 00:52:09,474 (shouting) (gunshots) 1133 00:52:09,514 --> 00:52:10,954 (explosion)