1 00:00:01,752 --> 00:00:03,504 [peaceful music] 2 00:00:35,869 --> 00:00:38,497 [birds chirping] 3 00:00:39,873 --> 00:00:42,251 [dog barks] 4 00:00:44,878 --> 00:00:47,673 [uplifting music] 5 00:00:56,348 --> 00:00:58,684 Come here, girl. Jess, Jess! 6 00:01:00,352 --> 00:01:01,395 [dog barking] 7 00:01:03,522 --> 00:01:06,275 [uplifting music] 8 00:01:11,196 --> 00:01:13,949 [clock ticking] 9 00:01:18,996 --> 00:01:21,999 [bell rings] 10 00:01:22,165 --> 00:01:24,710 - This way, Mrs. Brompton. - Thank you. 11 00:01:26,336 --> 00:01:27,588 [Tristan] To what do we owe the pleasure? 12 00:01:27,754 --> 00:01:29,631 Well, it's that time of year. 13 00:01:29,798 --> 00:01:32,384 [Tristan] Oh, the Daffodil Ball. I've been counting the days. 14 00:01:32,551 --> 00:01:34,344 [Diana] And who's the lucky lass tonight? 15 00:01:34,511 --> 00:01:35,887 Who can say at this point, Mrs. Brompton. 16 00:01:36,054 --> 00:01:38,056 Jim. Jim. perfect timing. 17 00:01:38,223 --> 00:01:39,433 Wallet. 18 00:01:39,600 --> 00:01:41,101 I'm sorry. What am I paying for now? 19 00:01:41,268 --> 00:01:43,061 It's the Daffodil Ball tonight. 20 00:01:43,228 --> 00:01:45,647 All proceeds go towards the restoration of the steeple. 21 00:01:45,814 --> 00:01:47,608 It's the highlight of the social calendar. 22 00:01:47,774 --> 00:01:49,484 There'll be music, dancing. 23 00:01:49,651 --> 00:01:51,820 The frisson of a warm spring evening. 24 00:01:51,987 --> 00:01:53,697 Mr. Farnon not in? 25 00:01:53,864 --> 00:01:55,782 He's yet to grace us with his presence. 26 00:01:55,949 --> 00:01:57,909 How about it, Mrs. Hall? 27 00:01:58,076 --> 00:01:59,453 Ticket for you? 28 00:02:01,163 --> 00:02:02,289 Just four, please. 29 00:02:02,456 --> 00:02:03,957 Four? 30 00:02:04,124 --> 00:02:05,417 Yeah, need one for my date for the evening. 31 00:02:05,584 --> 00:02:06,835 Your date? 32 00:02:08,003 --> 00:02:09,463 The day is young. 33 00:02:09,630 --> 00:02:11,923 Come on, Jim. No girl likes a cheapskate. 34 00:02:12,799 --> 00:02:15,010 - Who's the extra one for? - Who do you think? 35 00:02:15,177 --> 00:02:16,928 Time waits for no man, Jim, lad. 36 00:02:17,095 --> 00:02:18,555 And neither will Helen. 37 00:02:18,722 --> 00:02:20,265 Morning, Mrs. Brompton. 38 00:02:21,099 --> 00:02:23,060 Diana, please. 39 00:02:23,226 --> 00:02:24,936 How can we be of service? 40 00:02:25,103 --> 00:02:26,480 Daffodil Ball. 41 00:02:26,647 --> 00:02:29,691 [bright music] 42 00:02:29,858 --> 00:02:31,443 If you're not too busy, 43 00:02:31,610 --> 00:02:33,362 I wondered if we might lure you onto the dance floor. 44 00:02:33,528 --> 00:02:35,739 Well, that depends what you're using as bait. 45 00:02:35,906 --> 00:02:37,157 [Diana laughs] 46 00:02:37,324 --> 00:02:38,784 Stop it! 47 00:02:39,743 --> 00:02:42,496 It would be our pleasure to support the cause. 48 00:02:42,663 --> 00:02:43,789 Tristan, money. 49 00:02:43,955 --> 00:02:44,748 Yep. 50 00:02:44,915 --> 00:02:46,333 Our pleasure, really. 51 00:02:46,500 --> 00:02:51,380 And Mrs. Hall, would you mind showing Diana out? 52 00:02:51,546 --> 00:02:53,131 Show her out. 53 00:02:53,298 --> 00:02:55,258 Have to scrape her off him first. 54 00:02:55,425 --> 00:02:56,551 This way. 55 00:02:58,553 --> 00:02:59,680 - Swap. - Thank you. 56 00:02:59,846 --> 00:03:00,972 Thank you. Bye-bye. 57 00:03:06,061 --> 00:03:06,895 What? 58 00:03:08,230 --> 00:03:09,106 What is it? 59 00:03:09,272 --> 00:03:10,732 I mean, if you can't see 60 00:03:10,899 --> 00:03:12,025 then there's really no hope for you, brother. 61 00:03:12,192 --> 00:03:13,652 If that woman were any more forward, 62 00:03:13,819 --> 00:03:15,028 she'd be here yesterday. 63 00:03:15,195 --> 00:03:16,279 [men laughing] 64 00:03:16,446 --> 00:03:18,198 Nonsense, Diana's happily married. 65 00:03:18,365 --> 00:03:19,533 Isn't she? 66 00:03:19,700 --> 00:03:21,159 - Not any longer. - Not for a year now. 67 00:03:21,326 --> 00:03:23,370 Well, she was probably just being friendly. 68 00:03:23,537 --> 00:03:26,206 I heard he ran off with the housekeeper. 69 00:03:26,373 --> 00:03:27,708 I heard the gardener. 70 00:03:27,874 --> 00:03:29,292 [men laughing] 71 00:03:29,459 --> 00:03:30,711 How did you get on with Merrick last night? 72 00:03:30,877 --> 00:03:31,795 I thought you were going to tag that 73 00:03:31,962 --> 00:03:33,714 onto the end of your list. 74 00:03:33,880 --> 00:03:35,841 James, you really can't allow yourself to be so forgetful. 75 00:03:36,007 --> 00:03:38,218 The memory is a muscle that must be exercised. 76 00:03:38,385 --> 00:03:39,720 I'll get up there right away. 77 00:03:39,886 --> 00:03:41,596 No, no, you've got a busy surgery today. 78 00:03:41,763 --> 00:03:42,723 Here. 79 00:03:44,516 --> 00:03:45,809 Organised as ever. 80 00:03:45,976 --> 00:03:47,811 Why doesn't Tristan stay and help out? 81 00:03:47,978 --> 00:03:49,396 With both examination rooms in operation, 82 00:03:49,563 --> 00:03:50,981 we'd get through them a lot quicker. 83 00:03:51,148 --> 00:03:53,650 I'd like to keep Tristan under my wing for a while. 84 00:03:53,817 --> 00:03:55,861 He's still got a lot to learn. 85 00:03:56,027 --> 00:03:57,654 Go on, go and get ready. 86 00:04:00,490 --> 00:04:03,660 Mr. Farnon, postcard from Dorothy. 87 00:04:05,912 --> 00:04:07,914 Who's the old Siegfried? 88 00:04:08,081 --> 00:04:10,792 And why does she hope he gets out from time to time? 89 00:04:11,752 --> 00:04:13,503 Sorry. I thought it were for me. 90 00:04:13,670 --> 00:04:15,589 I didn't realise until it were too late. 91 00:04:15,756 --> 00:04:17,257 I'm sure. 92 00:04:17,424 --> 00:04:19,885 [peaceful music] 93 00:04:51,166 --> 00:04:53,543 [horn beeps] 94 00:04:55,003 --> 00:04:57,088 [farcical music] 95 00:04:57,255 --> 00:04:58,673 All right, all right. I'm coming. 96 00:04:58,840 --> 00:05:02,385 [bright music] 97 00:05:02,552 --> 00:05:04,471 - No Rover? - Not today. 98 00:05:04,638 --> 00:05:07,015 Leaking oil everywhere. Do your tie up, man. 99 00:05:07,182 --> 00:05:09,100 We want to present our best self to the client. 100 00:05:09,267 --> 00:05:15,607 - [engine sputtering] - [bright music] 101 00:05:15,774 --> 00:05:19,402 You know, you could do far worse than Diana Brompton. 102 00:05:19,569 --> 00:05:21,488 I see you got another postcard from Dorothy. 103 00:05:21,655 --> 00:05:22,614 How's Malta? 104 00:05:22,781 --> 00:05:25,075 Hot and rocky. 105 00:05:25,242 --> 00:05:27,077 She's looking forward to becoming a grandmother. 106 00:05:27,244 --> 00:05:28,620 What a shame. 107 00:05:28,787 --> 00:05:30,622 I got the impression you were rather fond of her. 108 00:05:30,789 --> 00:05:32,958 Oh, hang on. Hang on. Slow down, slow down. 109 00:05:33,124 --> 00:05:34,417 Stop. 110 00:05:35,293 --> 00:05:36,378 Morning, Helen. 111 00:05:36,545 --> 00:05:37,879 All right, Trist, Siegfried? 112 00:05:38,046 --> 00:05:39,214 What can I do for you? 113 00:05:39,381 --> 00:05:41,091 Oh, it's not me, actually. 114 00:05:41,258 --> 00:05:43,635 I think James wanted to see you about something. 115 00:05:43,802 --> 00:05:46,513 He's at the house if you wanted to pop in. 116 00:05:46,680 --> 00:05:48,598 All right, thanks. 117 00:05:48,765 --> 00:05:49,766 Bye. 118 00:05:49,933 --> 00:05:50,725 Bye. 119 00:05:50,892 --> 00:05:53,144 [bright music] 120 00:05:53,311 --> 00:05:55,397 [Tristan chuckles] 121 00:05:55,564 --> 00:05:58,024 [car rumbling] 122 00:06:01,069 --> 00:06:02,737 - Helen. - [Helen] Hello. 123 00:06:04,364 --> 00:06:06,032 Please, come in. Come in. 124 00:06:07,242 --> 00:06:08,243 [bird chirping] 125 00:06:08,410 --> 00:06:10,161 [cat meowing] 126 00:06:10,328 --> 00:06:11,955 Come on through. 127 00:06:15,417 --> 00:06:16,376 Here we are. 128 00:06:17,711 --> 00:06:18,962 Okay then. 129 00:06:20,088 --> 00:06:21,590 How can I help? 130 00:06:21,756 --> 00:06:23,466 I thought you wanted to see me. 131 00:06:23,633 --> 00:06:25,468 You did? I mean, I do. 132 00:06:25,635 --> 00:06:27,762 Why wouldn't I? Of course I'd like to see you. 133 00:06:27,929 --> 00:06:29,347 Right. 134 00:06:29,514 --> 00:06:31,099 Only I've gotta get back and put our carrots in. 135 00:06:31,266 --> 00:06:32,934 So shall we? 136 00:06:33,101 --> 00:06:34,436 Sorry. Shall we what? 137 00:06:34,603 --> 00:06:35,979 The reason you wanted to see me? 138 00:06:36,146 --> 00:06:38,356 I'm not sure I understand. You came here. 139 00:06:38,523 --> 00:06:40,275 Because Tristan asked me to. 140 00:06:42,319 --> 00:06:44,237 He said you wanted to speak to me about something. 141 00:06:44,404 --> 00:06:45,989 I'm sure he did. 142 00:06:46,156 --> 00:06:47,699 Well... 143 00:06:47,866 --> 00:06:50,076 Tristan and I are going to the Daffodil Ball. 144 00:06:50,243 --> 00:06:51,536 And I couldn't be happier for you. 145 00:06:51,703 --> 00:06:53,079 Oh, no, no. He's not... 146 00:06:53,246 --> 00:06:54,289 Not together. 147 00:06:54,456 --> 00:06:56,082 I mean, well, we are, but not... 148 00:06:56,249 --> 00:06:57,542 James, it's fine. 149 00:06:57,709 --> 00:06:59,920 You have my blessing. [shorts] 150 00:07:00,086 --> 00:07:02,005 See, because of that. 151 00:07:02,172 --> 00:07:04,341 Now I'm not inviting you. 152 00:07:04,507 --> 00:07:05,884 I had a spare ticket, 153 00:07:06,051 --> 00:07:07,385 but I'll just have to give it to someone else. 154 00:07:07,552 --> 00:07:09,179 Probably for the best. 155 00:07:09,346 --> 00:07:12,432 I haven't really been out since, well... 156 00:07:14,225 --> 00:07:15,268 - [bird chirping] - [clock ticking] 157 00:07:15,435 --> 00:07:17,979 No one will care. 158 00:07:18,146 --> 00:07:19,189 We'll go as a group. 159 00:07:19,356 --> 00:07:21,066 You, me, Tris, 160 00:07:21,232 --> 00:07:22,943 whoever he manages to drag along, 161 00:07:24,402 --> 00:07:26,029 I'm a terrible dancer. 162 00:07:26,196 --> 00:07:28,740 So that amusement alone is good enough reason to come. 163 00:07:29,658 --> 00:07:31,159 I don't know. 164 00:07:31,868 --> 00:07:34,245 [bell dings] 165 00:07:36,081 --> 00:07:37,624 It's my dog. 166 00:07:37,791 --> 00:07:39,584 He disappeared yesterday evening on one of our walks. 167 00:07:39,751 --> 00:07:42,253 I found him when I went back out again this morning. 168 00:07:42,420 --> 00:07:44,381 He must've been in this trap all night. 169 00:07:44,547 --> 00:07:46,383 - [dog whining] - Oh, bring him through. 170 00:07:46,549 --> 00:07:48,718 James! 171 00:07:49,594 --> 00:07:50,637 I need you! 172 00:07:50,804 --> 00:07:51,721 Don't worry. 173 00:07:51,888 --> 00:07:52,973 Go! 174 00:07:53,139 --> 00:07:55,475 [dog whining] 175 00:08:01,940 --> 00:08:03,441 I need to give him something for the pain 176 00:08:03,608 --> 00:08:05,235 and sedated right away. 177 00:08:05,402 --> 00:08:07,696 - What's his name? - It's Rock. 178 00:08:07,862 --> 00:08:10,031 Mrs. Hall, pass the cotton wool, please. 179 00:08:10,198 --> 00:08:11,783 I looked for him all evening, 180 00:08:11,950 --> 00:08:13,827 but I can't cover much ground with this leg of mine. 181 00:08:13,994 --> 00:08:16,246 [dog whining] 182 00:08:16,413 --> 00:08:18,039 You'll be able to save him, won't you? 183 00:08:18,206 --> 00:08:20,000 I can't tell. 184 00:08:20,166 --> 00:08:22,544 I won't be able to tell you until I've explored the wound. 185 00:08:24,004 --> 00:08:25,046 [dog whining] 186 00:08:25,213 --> 00:08:28,174 Who would you do such a thing? 187 00:08:28,341 --> 00:08:29,801 It's monstrous. 188 00:08:31,136 --> 00:08:32,846 It looks a mess. 189 00:08:33,013 --> 00:08:35,390 I won't know until I'm right inside how bad it is. 190 00:08:35,557 --> 00:08:37,517 What I'd do for an X-ray machine now. 191 00:08:37,684 --> 00:08:39,894 Doesn't seem natural, being able to see your insides 192 00:08:40,061 --> 00:08:41,730 on the outside like that. 193 00:08:41,896 --> 00:08:44,399 An incredible diagnostic tool. 194 00:08:45,984 --> 00:08:47,068 All right. 195 00:08:47,861 --> 00:08:48,987 He's asleep. 196 00:08:50,113 --> 00:08:52,657 I don't think the leg's broken. 197 00:08:52,824 --> 00:08:55,452 We better hope there's still some circulation to the paw. 198 00:08:55,618 --> 00:08:57,203 And if there's not? 199 00:08:57,370 --> 00:08:59,622 I'm afraid he'll lose the foot. 200 00:08:59,789 --> 00:09:02,959 [suspenseful music] 201 00:09:14,137 --> 00:09:18,850 - [bright music] - [birds chirping] 202 00:09:19,017 --> 00:09:21,811 [engine rumbling] 203 00:09:30,737 --> 00:09:33,615 [doors thudding] 204 00:09:33,782 --> 00:09:34,908 - [bright music] - [birds chirping] 205 00:09:35,075 --> 00:09:37,410 [cows mooing] 206 00:09:45,376 --> 00:09:47,295 Colonel, good morning. 207 00:09:47,462 --> 00:09:48,755 Now then, Farnon, what's all this about? 208 00:09:48,922 --> 00:09:50,590 We were expecting you last night. 209 00:09:50,757 --> 00:09:51,800 I'm afraid there was something 210 00:09:51,966 --> 00:09:54,177 of an administrative balls up. 211 00:09:54,344 --> 00:09:56,137 My colleague missed you off his list. 212 00:09:56,304 --> 00:09:57,639 Oh, and there I was believing 213 00:09:57,806 --> 00:09:59,599 I was one of your most valued clients. 214 00:09:59,766 --> 00:10:01,643 Oh, I'm almost hurt. 215 00:10:01,810 --> 00:10:04,020 Rest assured, you have my undivided attention now. 216 00:10:04,187 --> 00:10:05,855 - Bag please, Tristan. - Yes. 217 00:10:06,022 --> 00:10:09,692 Unfortunately, I've had to find another dance partner. 218 00:10:10,610 --> 00:10:11,653 Sorry to say, 219 00:10:11,820 --> 00:10:14,572 too little too late, old chap. 220 00:10:14,739 --> 00:10:17,450 Still, there's nothing like a bit of healthy competition 221 00:10:17,617 --> 00:10:19,577 to keep you on your toes, hey, Farnon? 222 00:10:19,744 --> 00:10:21,287 Indeed. 223 00:10:21,454 --> 00:10:23,581 George, what a qualified pleasure it is to see you. 224 00:10:23,748 --> 00:10:25,959 [man laughs] 225 00:10:26,126 --> 00:10:28,503 Now, now, now, now chaps, we mustn't squabble. 226 00:10:28,670 --> 00:10:31,798 I'd hate to be the bone between a pair of scrapping dogs. 227 00:10:31,965 --> 00:10:33,925 If you're finding yourself unable to cope, 228 00:10:34,092 --> 00:10:36,928 I could always take a few more clients off your hands. 229 00:10:37,095 --> 00:10:38,596 I'm perfectly capable. 230 00:10:38,763 --> 00:10:40,306 More than capable, thank you. 231 00:10:40,473 --> 00:10:42,934 There's no shame in admitting you can't keep up. 232 00:10:43,101 --> 00:10:44,352 The years are rolling on. 233 00:10:44,519 --> 00:10:46,813 [laughs] The coup de grace. 234 00:10:46,980 --> 00:10:48,565 Until next time, Hubert. 235 00:10:50,775 --> 00:10:52,193 Rolling on? You're rolling on! 236 00:10:52,360 --> 00:10:53,695 He's older than I am. 237 00:10:53,862 --> 00:10:55,446 Still, since you've come all this way, 238 00:10:55,613 --> 00:10:58,616 there's no harm in you casting an expert eye over her. 239 00:10:58,783 --> 00:11:01,035 I imagine there wouldn't be a charge, 240 00:11:01,202 --> 00:11:02,245 on account of all the bother. 241 00:11:02,412 --> 00:11:04,164 [farcical music] 242 00:11:04,330 --> 00:11:07,167 No, of course not, Hubert. 243 00:11:07,333 --> 00:11:09,335 Anything for our most valued customer. 244 00:11:09,502 --> 00:11:15,216 - [farcical music] - [birds chirping] 245 00:11:15,383 --> 00:11:17,760 Thanks for understanding. See you in a bit. 246 00:11:21,264 --> 00:11:23,349 This calls for tea. 247 00:11:23,516 --> 00:11:25,810 You look like someone who has two sugars. 248 00:11:25,977 --> 00:11:27,020 How could you tell? 249 00:11:27,187 --> 00:11:29,272 I can always spot 'em. 250 00:11:29,439 --> 00:11:31,816 [melancholy music] 251 00:11:33,985 --> 00:11:36,905 [tools clinking] 252 00:11:42,535 --> 00:11:44,078 [melancholy music] 253 00:11:44,245 --> 00:11:45,663 I've asked this morning's clients 254 00:11:45,830 --> 00:11:47,624 to come back this afternoon. 255 00:11:47,790 --> 00:11:50,376 I don't understand why Siegfried doesn't let Tristan run surgery. 256 00:11:50,543 --> 00:11:51,753 If there were two of us, 257 00:11:51,920 --> 00:11:53,504 we wouldn't have to send anyone away. 258 00:11:54,255 --> 00:11:56,424 Mr. Farnon has his ways, 259 00:11:56,591 --> 00:11:58,760 maddening as they might be. 260 00:11:58,927 --> 00:12:01,471 It's best to let sleeping dogs lie. 261 00:12:01,638 --> 00:12:04,515 Should I describe Siegfried as a sleeping dog? 262 00:12:06,226 --> 00:12:07,185 Thanks. 263 00:12:09,229 --> 00:12:10,939 How's he getting on? 264 00:12:11,105 --> 00:12:13,566 I'd like to be able to give Mr. Hammond some good news. 265 00:12:13,733 --> 00:12:15,610 I don't think the bone is broken. 266 00:12:15,777 --> 00:12:17,487 We need to hope it's not infected. 267 00:12:17,654 --> 00:12:19,822 [clock ticking] 268 00:12:19,989 --> 00:12:21,950 [melancholy music] 269 00:12:22,116 --> 00:12:24,744 Seems like a nice chap. 270 00:12:24,911 --> 00:12:28,623 - He does. - [melancholy music] 271 00:12:28,790 --> 00:12:30,375 He is. 272 00:12:30,541 --> 00:12:32,502 I better get a brew on 273 00:12:32,669 --> 00:12:35,213 before he wears an hole in the floor. 274 00:12:35,380 --> 00:12:37,382 Do the best I can. 275 00:12:37,548 --> 00:12:40,551 [door clicks] 276 00:12:40,718 --> 00:12:43,554 [melancholy music] 277 00:12:45,723 --> 00:12:48,601 [cows mooing] 278 00:12:48,768 --> 00:12:50,770 2.5. 279 00:12:50,937 --> 00:12:52,313 Stethoscope. 280 00:12:53,189 --> 00:12:54,565 Thank you, Tristan. 281 00:12:54,732 --> 00:12:56,150 Pandhi said her insides have locked up. 282 00:12:56,317 --> 00:12:59,237 Gave her some linseed oil to grease the wheels. 283 00:12:59,404 --> 00:13:00,863 Really? 284 00:13:01,030 --> 00:13:02,532 Well, that's one way of doing it, I suppose. 285 00:13:02,699 --> 00:13:04,325 And that's not the treatment you'd prescribe? 286 00:13:04,492 --> 00:13:06,911 Well, we all have our different approaches, Colonel. 287 00:13:07,078 --> 00:13:09,247 And different degrees of success that go with them. 288 00:13:09,414 --> 00:13:11,749 [cow mooing] 289 00:13:14,711 --> 00:13:16,045 Yes, I thought so. 290 00:13:16,212 --> 00:13:17,588 You're struggling, aren't you, old girl? 291 00:13:17,755 --> 00:13:19,674 - Stomach powders. - Coming right up. 292 00:13:19,841 --> 00:13:21,592 I'm afraid there's definitely a blockage. 293 00:13:21,759 --> 00:13:23,511 It could be she's had too much roughage 294 00:13:23,678 --> 00:13:25,430 and that's bunged her up 295 00:13:25,596 --> 00:13:27,015 or there could be a wire or something else caught up inside. 296 00:13:27,181 --> 00:13:28,391 [Colonel Merrick] It sounds serious. 297 00:13:28,558 --> 00:13:30,059 More common than you think. 298 00:13:30,226 --> 00:13:32,520 Did Pandhi not mention the possibility? 299 00:13:32,687 --> 00:13:35,356 I told my stockman to wait for you, Farnon. 300 00:13:36,566 --> 00:13:38,234 Lesson learned. 301 00:13:38,401 --> 00:13:40,194 We'll start off with the powders to help her work it through. 302 00:13:40,361 --> 00:13:42,905 If that doesn't shift it, we'll have to come back and operate. 303 00:13:43,072 --> 00:13:44,699 [cow mooing] 304 00:13:44,866 --> 00:13:47,744 [melancholy music] 305 00:13:51,456 --> 00:13:54,000 [clock ticking] 306 00:13:56,753 --> 00:13:58,046 Mr. Hammond? 307 00:14:02,175 --> 00:14:03,968 Oh, noticed the timing's off. 308 00:14:04,135 --> 00:14:06,804 I put it forward every morning. 309 00:14:06,971 --> 00:14:09,265 Well, I could fix it for you if you like. 310 00:14:09,432 --> 00:14:11,768 Oh, I've got used to it now. 311 00:14:11,934 --> 00:14:13,978 Sometimes I put it forward more than I should 312 00:14:14,145 --> 00:14:16,022 to get them out of the house sooner. 313 00:14:17,273 --> 00:14:21,235 Well, there speaks a woman wise to the world. 314 00:14:21,402 --> 00:14:25,031 Wise to the lot I've been numbered with, certainly. 315 00:14:25,198 --> 00:14:26,616 Sorry. 316 00:14:26,783 --> 00:14:27,992 I've never been good at waiting for news. 317 00:14:28,159 --> 00:14:29,577 I have to keep myself busy. 318 00:14:29,744 --> 00:14:31,245 You and me both. 319 00:14:31,412 --> 00:14:33,748 Mr. Herriot is a wonderful vet. 320 00:14:35,208 --> 00:14:37,043 If you want any more milk, 321 00:14:37,210 --> 00:14:39,170 - you just let me know. - I will. 322 00:14:39,337 --> 00:14:42,382 I'm sorry, in the rush, I didn't catch your name. 323 00:14:44,133 --> 00:14:46,552 It's... Audrey. 324 00:14:47,804 --> 00:14:49,347 Gerald. 325 00:14:49,514 --> 00:14:52,850 [peaceful music] 326 00:14:53,017 --> 00:14:55,228 Sugar. I forgot the sugar. 327 00:14:55,395 --> 00:14:56,646 I'l just... 328 00:14:57,772 --> 00:15:00,191 Oh no, I can leave that. 329 00:15:00,358 --> 00:15:02,276 And I'll come back with your... 330 00:15:04,695 --> 00:15:06,197 With the... 331 00:15:06,364 --> 00:15:07,323 Sugar. 332 00:15:08,241 --> 00:15:10,201 That's the chap. 333 00:15:10,368 --> 00:15:14,956 - [clock ticking] - [bright music] 334 00:15:15,123 --> 00:15:18,084 - [birds chirping] - [bright music] 335 00:15:18,251 --> 00:15:21,045 [car whooshing] 336 00:15:25,591 --> 00:15:28,177 You know, Jim and I usually chat. 337 00:15:28,344 --> 00:15:29,595 Chat? 338 00:15:29,762 --> 00:15:31,389 In the car. 339 00:15:31,556 --> 00:15:33,808 Converse, speak, chat. 340 00:15:33,975 --> 00:15:35,143 About what? 341 00:15:35,309 --> 00:15:37,145 Things, you know? 342 00:15:37,311 --> 00:15:38,396 Things? 343 00:15:38,563 --> 00:15:40,648 Yes. Things. 344 00:15:40,815 --> 00:15:43,401 For example, I might ask how things are with Helen. 345 00:15:43,568 --> 00:15:45,695 Jim will avoid giving me a straight answer 346 00:15:45,862 --> 00:15:48,823 and then I'll pester him until he tells me to shut up. 347 00:15:50,074 --> 00:15:51,742 Do you ever write back to Dorothy 348 00:15:51,909 --> 00:15:53,453 or is that more of a one-way street? 349 00:15:54,871 --> 00:15:56,330 Understood. 350 00:15:56,497 --> 00:15:58,082 We'll just skip ahead to the shut up bit. 351 00:16:02,795 --> 00:16:04,797 - What's this? - It's the list. 352 00:16:04,964 --> 00:16:07,049 The list, man. Don't look like that. 353 00:16:07,216 --> 00:16:09,010 Tell me what's next. 354 00:16:09,802 --> 00:16:11,137 Mr. Dinsdale. 355 00:16:11,304 --> 00:16:12,680 Oh yes, sow. 356 00:16:12,847 --> 00:16:14,098 Oral hematoma. 357 00:16:14,265 --> 00:16:15,725 See, all up here. 358 00:16:15,892 --> 00:16:17,894 Why would you have Merrick written twice? 359 00:16:18,853 --> 00:16:21,606 Well, I wouldn't. 360 00:16:21,772 --> 00:16:24,567 Unless this was left in your pocket from last night, 361 00:16:24,734 --> 00:16:26,903 which would suggest you were supposed to go to Merrick's 362 00:16:27,069 --> 00:16:28,863 and not James. 363 00:16:29,030 --> 00:16:31,324 [farcical music] 364 00:16:34,952 --> 00:16:39,916 - [bright music] - [birds chirping] 365 00:16:45,838 --> 00:16:47,882 What are you doing? 366 00:16:48,049 --> 00:16:50,927 Well, we must present our best self for the client, Siegfried. 367 00:16:51,093 --> 00:16:54,222 [peaceful music] 368 00:16:56,265 --> 00:16:57,558 Morning! 369 00:16:57,725 --> 00:16:59,602 - [peaceful music] - [chickens clucking] 370 00:16:59,769 --> 00:17:04,732 - [melancholy music] - [clock ticking] 371 00:17:11,739 --> 00:17:13,449 [door creaks] 372 00:17:13,616 --> 00:17:15,409 [Gerald] Well, we thought it would be a grand adventure. 373 00:17:15,576 --> 00:17:17,578 Too young to know any better. 374 00:17:17,745 --> 00:17:19,747 [Audrey] Well, you were in good company. 375 00:17:19,914 --> 00:17:22,458 Well, I should never been there in the first place. 376 00:17:22,625 --> 00:17:24,252 I lied to the recruitment officer about me age. 377 00:17:24,418 --> 00:17:25,836 Oh God. 378 00:17:26,003 --> 00:17:27,505 You were one of those. 379 00:17:27,672 --> 00:17:29,507 King, country. 380 00:17:29,674 --> 00:17:30,800 [Gerald chuckles] 381 00:17:30,967 --> 00:17:32,927 The usual nonsense. 382 00:17:33,636 --> 00:17:35,513 You know, funny thing is, 383 00:17:35,680 --> 00:17:37,890 I wouldn't change it for the world. 384 00:17:39,267 --> 00:17:42,353 Even though it left me hobbling about. 385 00:17:42,520 --> 00:17:45,731 The struggle makes everything all the more worth it. 386 00:17:45,898 --> 00:17:47,733 [uplifting music] 387 00:17:47,900 --> 00:17:50,027 I'll keep telling myself that. 388 00:17:53,573 --> 00:17:56,075 Mr. Hammond, you can come through. 389 00:17:56,242 --> 00:17:59,036 [uplifting music] 390 00:18:00,621 --> 00:18:02,540 [Gerald] Thank you for the tea. 391 00:18:17,763 --> 00:18:19,265 We patched him up. 392 00:18:19,432 --> 00:18:21,767 But I'm worried there could be an infection. 393 00:18:21,934 --> 00:18:24,103 The wound must've been open for some time. 394 00:18:24,270 --> 00:18:27,398 If it spreads, it could poison the bloodstream. 395 00:18:27,565 --> 00:18:29,066 And then what? 396 00:18:29,233 --> 00:18:31,694 There's still a chance he could lose the leg. 397 00:18:33,779 --> 00:18:36,282 Better that than his life. 398 00:18:36,449 --> 00:18:37,908 [James] Leave him with us for a few days. 399 00:18:38,075 --> 00:18:40,745 Hey, you'll be all right, Rock, lad. 400 00:18:40,911 --> 00:18:43,205 This nice gentleman and kind lady 401 00:18:43,372 --> 00:18:44,957 are gonna take care of you. 402 00:18:47,418 --> 00:18:49,295 [dog pants] 403 00:18:49,462 --> 00:18:51,881 [Audrey] And Jess'll keep him company. 404 00:18:52,048 --> 00:18:54,508 [peaceful music] 405 00:18:58,888 --> 00:19:00,431 [birds chirping] 406 00:19:00,598 --> 00:19:03,392 [Anabel] Will we be seeing you at the dance then? 407 00:19:03,559 --> 00:19:05,353 Oh, God willing. 408 00:19:05,519 --> 00:19:07,938 So long as you fulfil your professional obligations first. 409 00:19:08,105 --> 00:19:10,149 By God, I naturally mean my brother. 410 00:19:10,316 --> 00:19:13,569 Them eggs'll not collect themselves, you know? 411 00:19:13,736 --> 00:19:16,405 Shoulda kept her locked in the coal shed. 412 00:19:16,572 --> 00:19:18,991 Our little Buttercup's in here. 413 00:19:20,701 --> 00:19:22,745 That boil on her noggin's even bigger 414 00:19:22,912 --> 00:19:24,789 than last time you were up. 415 00:19:26,207 --> 00:19:27,500 I didn't have the correct instrument 416 00:19:27,667 --> 00:19:28,834 to complete the procedure. 417 00:19:29,001 --> 00:19:30,753 There's our little lass now. 418 00:19:33,464 --> 00:19:36,217 - Holy Mary mother of God. - Oh, yes. 419 00:19:36,384 --> 00:19:38,844 I can see from here, the hematoma's even more engorged. 420 00:19:39,011 --> 00:19:40,805 Aye, looks fit to burst. 421 00:19:40,971 --> 00:19:44,141 I thought about going in and having a go myself like. 422 00:19:44,308 --> 00:19:45,935 Not for very long, mind. 423 00:19:46,102 --> 00:19:48,062 Yes, well, it's becoming apparent to me now 424 00:19:48,229 --> 00:19:50,773 why you might've left your scalpel at home last time. 425 00:19:50,940 --> 00:19:53,901 Thankfully, I believe we have it here today. 426 00:19:55,903 --> 00:19:57,947 I don't know why you're handing that to me. 427 00:19:58,114 --> 00:19:59,740 We learn by doing, little brother. 428 00:19:59,907 --> 00:20:03,202 [farcical music] 429 00:20:03,369 --> 00:20:06,163 I imagine she's called Buttercup because, er, 430 00:20:06,330 --> 00:20:07,832 well, despite appearances, 431 00:20:07,998 --> 00:20:09,542 she's a tender and sweet soul at heart. 432 00:20:09,709 --> 00:20:13,003 Not as it goes. Nearly took my finger off once. 433 00:20:13,879 --> 00:20:16,090 If she gets hold of you, 434 00:20:16,257 --> 00:20:18,217 my advice is to play dead. 435 00:20:18,384 --> 00:20:20,344 Unless you think she might actually kill you, 436 00:20:20,511 --> 00:20:22,346 in which case, don't. 437 00:20:22,513 --> 00:20:23,806 Play dead, I mean. 438 00:20:23,973 --> 00:20:25,141 Right. 439 00:20:25,307 --> 00:20:27,017 [suspenseful music] 440 00:20:27,184 --> 00:20:28,936 - Siegfried- - Come now, Tristan, 441 00:20:29,103 --> 00:20:30,563 it's all right to be frightened. 442 00:20:30,730 --> 00:20:32,898 For without fear, there cannot be courage. 443 00:20:33,065 --> 00:20:35,359 Without courage, there can't be pain. 444 00:20:35,526 --> 00:20:39,864 - [pig grunting] - [suspenseful music] 445 00:20:52,293 --> 00:20:55,087 ♪ I'm called little Buttercup ♪ 446 00:20:55,254 --> 00:20:58,382 ♪ Dear little Buttercup ♪ 447 00:20:59,925 --> 00:21:01,802 Try not to startle it! 448 00:21:01,969 --> 00:21:03,971 [pig grunting] 449 00:21:04,138 --> 00:21:05,973 Forget the pig. You just startled me. 450 00:21:06,140 --> 00:21:08,309 - [pig grunting] - [suspenseful music] 451 00:21:08,476 --> 00:21:10,060 Good Buttercup. 452 00:21:10,936 --> 00:21:13,272 Good pig. 453 00:21:13,439 --> 00:21:14,857 [pig squeals] 454 00:21:15,024 --> 00:21:16,692 Oh God! 455 00:21:16,859 --> 00:21:20,905 - [pig grunting] - [suspenseful music] 456 00:21:22,740 --> 00:21:24,492 Mr. Dinsdale, 457 00:21:24,658 --> 00:21:26,869 I fear we may have to return with aesthetic to tame the beast 458 00:21:27,036 --> 00:21:28,746 before we operate. 459 00:21:28,913 --> 00:21:30,706 - Aye, when'll that be then? - Oh, not till this evening. 460 00:21:30,873 --> 00:21:32,124 What? 461 00:21:32,291 --> 00:21:33,918 No, Siegfried, we can't come back. 462 00:21:34,084 --> 00:21:35,961 [suspenseful music] 463 00:21:36,128 --> 00:21:37,671 Not tonight. 464 00:21:39,799 --> 00:21:41,425 Look, we're here now. 465 00:21:41,592 --> 00:21:43,302 I'll do it now. 466 00:21:43,469 --> 00:21:48,224 - [suspenseful music] - [pig grunting] 467 00:21:48,390 --> 00:21:51,811 He's either very brave or very stupid. 468 00:21:51,977 --> 00:21:55,105 I believe it's a heady mixture of both. 469 00:21:55,272 --> 00:21:57,274 No courage without fear. 470 00:21:57,441 --> 00:21:59,652 No courage without fear. 471 00:22:00,694 --> 00:22:02,530 Oh God! 472 00:22:02,696 --> 00:22:04,490 - [dramatic music] - [pig grunting] 473 00:22:04,657 --> 00:22:06,867 [wood thuds] 474 00:22:07,034 --> 00:22:08,869 I admire your persistence, 475 00:22:09,036 --> 00:22:11,747 but sometimes discretion is the better part of valour. 476 00:22:11,914 --> 00:22:13,666 He's done it! 477 00:22:13,833 --> 00:22:15,960 [upbeat music] 478 00:22:16,126 --> 00:22:18,170 I'll be damned. 479 00:22:18,337 --> 00:22:19,964 I did? 480 00:22:21,340 --> 00:22:23,342 I mean, yes, I did. 481 00:22:23,509 --> 00:22:26,470 You made a bit of a meal of it, but he got there in the end. 482 00:22:27,596 --> 00:22:29,265 Maybe I'll see you later. 483 00:22:29,431 --> 00:22:33,269 - [pig grunting] - [bright music] 484 00:22:33,435 --> 00:22:35,938 Tristan, it's this way. 485 00:22:36,105 --> 00:22:38,232 [peaceful music] 486 00:22:47,825 --> 00:22:50,494 [peaceful music] 487 00:23:08,929 --> 00:23:11,390 [bright music] 488 00:23:16,729 --> 00:23:19,481 Frowning at it won't change it. 489 00:23:21,400 --> 00:23:23,402 It's from a friend of my mum's. 490 00:23:23,569 --> 00:23:25,112 He owns a vet's practice in Glasgow. 491 00:23:25,279 --> 00:23:26,196 Mm. 492 00:23:26,363 --> 00:23:28,198 They've offered me a job. 493 00:23:29,825 --> 00:23:31,577 Well, I'm not surprised. 494 00:23:31,744 --> 00:23:33,412 Who wouldn't want you working for them? 495 00:23:33,579 --> 00:23:35,956 Mum seems to have accepted it for me. 496 00:23:38,417 --> 00:23:39,835 [Audrey] Oh dear. 497 00:23:40,002 --> 00:23:42,087 The practice is run by a man called Bill Wipers. 498 00:23:42,254 --> 00:23:44,423 He's on the board at Glasgow Veterinary College. 499 00:23:44,590 --> 00:23:47,217 He employs modern methods and equipment. 500 00:23:47,384 --> 00:23:49,136 He has an immaculate practice. 501 00:23:49,303 --> 00:23:52,848 Sterile examination rooms, nurses, X-ray machine. 502 00:23:53,015 --> 00:23:55,476 And you got lumbered with us lot. 503 00:23:55,643 --> 00:24:00,022 It's just a different, very different, way of working. 504 00:24:00,189 --> 00:24:02,399 If you ever have any ideas 505 00:24:02,566 --> 00:24:05,402 about how you might improve this place, 506 00:24:05,569 --> 00:24:08,155 I'm sure Mr. Farnon would hear you out. 507 00:24:10,240 --> 00:24:12,701 If you catch him on a good day, perhaps. 508 00:24:12,868 --> 00:24:14,954 It's more complicated than that. 509 00:24:15,120 --> 00:24:17,122 Dad's struggling to get work. 510 00:24:17,289 --> 00:24:20,000 They're really struggling to make ends meet. 511 00:24:20,167 --> 00:24:21,877 Well, they want you to be happy. 512 00:24:22,044 --> 00:24:24,838 As a parent, that's all you want for your children. 513 00:24:25,005 --> 00:24:26,715 It feels so selfish. 514 00:24:26,882 --> 00:24:29,009 They spent their life savings putting me through college. 515 00:24:29,176 --> 00:24:30,344 I owe it to them. 516 00:24:30,511 --> 00:24:32,012 How long have you got to decide? 517 00:24:32,179 --> 00:24:33,597 I've got a few months to work out 518 00:24:33,764 --> 00:24:35,099 if there's something here we're staying for. 519 00:24:35,265 --> 00:24:37,601 Or someone? 520 00:24:43,691 --> 00:24:45,442 Helen took the other one. 521 00:24:48,904 --> 00:24:51,281 How many cases have we got to get through this afternoon? 522 00:24:51,448 --> 00:24:52,783 16. 523 00:24:53,492 --> 00:24:56,453 [suspenseful music] 524 00:24:59,581 --> 00:25:01,834 We'll use both examination rooms. 525 00:25:02,001 --> 00:25:03,544 While I'm treating an animal in one. 526 00:25:03,711 --> 00:25:05,713 I'll settle the next one into the other room. 527 00:25:05,879 --> 00:25:07,297 Once I've finished treatment, 528 00:25:07,464 --> 00:25:08,507 you show them out, 529 00:25:08,674 --> 00:25:10,134 settle up the bill. 530 00:25:10,300 --> 00:25:12,261 I'll go straight through to deal with the next. 531 00:25:12,428 --> 00:25:13,679 Right-o. 532 00:25:13,846 --> 00:25:16,015 [upbeat music] 533 00:25:17,141 --> 00:25:18,350 Hello there. 534 00:25:18,517 --> 00:25:21,478 - [dog barks] - [upbeat music] 535 00:25:21,645 --> 00:25:22,563 Hello. 536 00:25:24,314 --> 00:25:27,401 - [people chattering] - [Patient] Afternoon. 537 00:25:30,487 --> 00:25:32,239 Right, Mrs. Kirkby with a rabbit. 538 00:25:32,406 --> 00:25:33,323 [Mrs. Kirkby] That's me. 539 00:25:33,490 --> 00:25:34,867 Lovely. 540 00:25:36,452 --> 00:25:38,037 - Miss Fernley? - Yes. 541 00:25:38,203 --> 00:25:40,122 Would you like to come through? 542 00:25:41,123 --> 00:25:42,750 [bell ringing] 543 00:25:42,916 --> 00:25:44,501 Thank you, Mrs. Jackson. 544 00:25:44,668 --> 00:25:46,336 Keep George warm by the fire. 545 00:25:46,503 --> 00:25:48,005 That'll help speed up the waking process. 546 00:25:48,172 --> 00:25:49,465 It's Anne with Suzy. 547 00:25:49,631 --> 00:25:50,674 I'll be with you in a second. 548 00:25:50,841 --> 00:25:52,926 Don't you look happy about it. 549 00:25:53,093 --> 00:25:54,219 Sorry. 550 00:25:54,386 --> 00:25:56,138 I've been rushed off my feet. 551 00:25:56,305 --> 00:25:57,806 Hello, Suzy. 552 00:25:57,973 --> 00:25:59,975 How are you getting on with those pups of yours? 553 00:26:00,142 --> 00:26:01,852 They're all grand. 554 00:26:02,019 --> 00:26:05,397 First one you got out is the biggest of the lot. 555 00:26:05,564 --> 00:26:07,316 We named him James. 556 00:26:07,483 --> 00:26:09,443 I'll have to come up and visit him. 557 00:26:09,610 --> 00:26:11,612 How are we, Suzy? There you go. 558 00:26:11,779 --> 00:26:13,739 We just need to check how you're getting on. 559 00:26:13,906 --> 00:26:16,283 [bell rings] 560 00:26:16,450 --> 00:26:18,535 - Excuse me. - Come on through. 561 00:26:19,870 --> 00:26:21,246 Hi, Helen. 562 00:26:21,413 --> 00:26:23,040 Hi. 563 00:26:23,207 --> 00:26:25,501 - You look... - [peaceful music] 564 00:26:25,667 --> 00:26:27,294 It's good to see you. 565 00:26:29,004 --> 00:26:30,297 Shall I come in? 566 00:26:30,464 --> 00:26:31,965 Yes, of course. 567 00:26:32,132 --> 00:26:33,759 I'm just finishing up. 568 00:26:33,926 --> 00:26:35,677 I won't be long. I swear. 569 00:26:35,844 --> 00:26:37,387 She won't mind waiting. 570 00:26:37,554 --> 00:26:38,680 Oh, hello. 571 00:26:38,847 --> 00:26:41,475 [peaceful music] 572 00:26:43,936 --> 00:26:44,937 Tea? 573 00:26:45,104 --> 00:26:46,438 I think so. 574 00:26:54,530 --> 00:26:56,323 She's certainly put the weight back on. 575 00:26:57,366 --> 00:26:58,367 Sorry, Suzy. 576 00:26:58,534 --> 00:27:00,285 That's very rude of me, isn't it? 577 00:27:01,745 --> 00:27:03,705 [peaceful music] 578 00:27:03,872 --> 00:27:05,916 You know, if ever you're to get 579 00:27:06,083 --> 00:27:08,043 beyond smiling at the girl, 580 00:27:08,210 --> 00:27:10,629 you might eventually have to do something about it. 581 00:27:10,796 --> 00:27:13,465 [peaceful music] 582 00:27:19,805 --> 00:27:24,560 - [car whooshing] - [birds chirping] 583 00:27:24,726 --> 00:27:27,771 What happened to the other one? 584 00:27:27,938 --> 00:27:29,523 I thought we could chat. 585 00:27:30,649 --> 00:27:32,776 Yeah. Great. Okay. 586 00:27:32,943 --> 00:27:34,903 The other one, the bar maid, Margaret. 587 00:27:35,070 --> 00:27:36,113 Maggie? 588 00:27:36,280 --> 00:27:38,073 I suppose she got sick of you. 589 00:27:39,074 --> 00:27:40,576 You know, the thing about Maggie and me 590 00:27:40,742 --> 00:27:42,369 is we're like ships in the night, 591 00:27:42,536 --> 00:27:44,872 travelling our own separate courses. 592 00:27:45,038 --> 00:27:47,040 Occasionally we crash 593 00:27:47,207 --> 00:27:48,917 into one another during stormy weather. 594 00:27:49,084 --> 00:27:51,628 Meanwhile, you happily flit, 595 00:27:51,795 --> 00:27:53,839 courting one girl and then the next. 596 00:27:54,006 --> 00:27:55,841 First of all, no one courts. 597 00:27:56,008 --> 00:27:57,968 - Then what do they do? - They date. 598 00:27:58,135 --> 00:28:01,221 - We're not Americans. - The world's changing. 599 00:28:01,388 --> 00:28:03,140 Not every evening spent in the company 600 00:28:03,307 --> 00:28:05,142 of a woman necessarily has to end 601 00:28:05,309 --> 00:28:07,227 in something particularly meaningful. 602 00:28:07,394 --> 00:28:09,646 In fact, most often it necessarily doesn't. 603 00:28:09,813 --> 00:28:11,523 Then what's the point of it all? 604 00:28:11,690 --> 00:28:13,525 Fun. 605 00:28:13,692 --> 00:28:15,694 I understand that's a very alien concept to you. 606 00:28:15,861 --> 00:28:18,405 I am fun. I'm perfectly bloody fun. 607 00:28:18,572 --> 00:28:20,115 You certainly used to be. 608 00:28:20,282 --> 00:28:22,034 Now I don't know what's happened. 609 00:28:22,201 --> 00:28:24,494 - What's that suppose to mean? - You didn't use to be like this. 610 00:28:24,661 --> 00:28:25,913 Like what? 611 00:28:26,079 --> 00:28:27,831 Allowing Merrick to get a free ride. 612 00:28:27,998 --> 00:28:29,416 Letting Pandhi rattle you. 613 00:28:29,583 --> 00:28:31,376 And don't even get me started on the women. 614 00:28:31,543 --> 00:28:33,545 I imagine the problem's getting you to stop. 615 00:28:33,712 --> 00:28:35,255 There's no spirit. The fight's gone. 616 00:28:35,422 --> 00:28:37,507 - l assure you, it has not. - Really? 617 00:28:37,674 --> 00:28:39,468 Cos in the not-too-distant past, 618 00:28:39,635 --> 00:28:41,803 you would've tackled that sow without a moment's hesitation, 619 00:28:41,970 --> 00:28:44,223 just to show people that you could. 620 00:28:44,389 --> 00:28:45,933 I'm not saying you're past it... 621 00:28:46,099 --> 00:28:47,351 You just did! 622 00:28:47,517 --> 00:28:49,186 Stuck in a rut, maybe. 623 00:28:49,353 --> 00:28:50,646 One that I thought Dorothy had got you out of. 624 00:28:50,812 --> 00:28:51,813 I'm not in a rut. 625 00:28:51,980 --> 00:28:53,357 There is no bloody rut. 626 00:28:53,523 --> 00:28:57,611 [melancholy music] 627 00:28:57,778 --> 00:29:01,406 - [car whooshing] - [melancholy music] 628 00:29:01,573 --> 00:29:04,534 [clock chiming] 629 00:29:04,701 --> 00:29:07,955 [Anne] Pups are doing grand. 630 00:29:08,121 --> 00:29:10,624 You can have one of them if you like. 631 00:29:10,791 --> 00:29:13,669 Dog we've got gives us enough trouble, thanks, Anne. 632 00:29:13,835 --> 00:29:16,296 [upbeat music] 633 00:29:16,463 --> 00:29:18,924 He shouldn't be too much longer. 634 00:29:19,091 --> 00:29:22,511 Good to see you out and about at any rate. 635 00:29:22,678 --> 00:29:24,471 [laughs] Can't have been easy. 636 00:29:25,806 --> 00:29:28,141 But you'd be feeling a whole lot worse by now 637 00:29:28,308 --> 00:29:30,560 if you'd gone through with it. 638 00:29:30,727 --> 00:29:32,562 That's what I keep telling myself. 639 00:29:32,729 --> 00:29:34,064 It's true. 640 00:29:34,231 --> 00:29:36,858 None of us have a crystal ball but, 641 00:29:37,025 --> 00:29:38,819 if it weren't right from the start, 642 00:29:38,986 --> 00:29:40,237 it'd end up wrong. 643 00:29:40,404 --> 00:29:42,781 [upbeat music] 644 00:29:44,408 --> 00:29:47,035 Best get Bert out of Drover's, 645 00:29:47,202 --> 00:29:49,955 before he gets himself pickled. 646 00:29:50,122 --> 00:29:51,748 Are you coming to the dance, Mrs. Hall? 647 00:29:51,915 --> 00:29:53,583 Oh, I've my book for company. 648 00:29:53,750 --> 00:29:55,919 That won't keep you warm at night. 649 00:29:56,086 --> 00:29:58,797 Well, I've a hot water bottle for that. 650 00:29:58,964 --> 00:30:00,924 See you, Anne. 651 00:30:01,091 --> 00:30:03,093 [upbeat music] 652 00:30:09,808 --> 00:30:12,352 Oh, I'll get that for you. 653 00:30:12,519 --> 00:30:14,813 - Bye then. - Bye. 654 00:30:16,565 --> 00:30:17,816 Good evening, good evening. 655 00:30:17,983 --> 00:30:20,068 Mrs. Hall, Helen, a delight, as ever. 656 00:30:20,235 --> 00:30:21,820 [Audrey] What happened to you? 657 00:30:21,987 --> 00:30:23,447 Fight with a pig. 658 00:30:23,613 --> 00:30:26,033 Is it hard to believe I actually won? 659 00:30:26,199 --> 00:30:27,868 Bring your muddy things down. 660 00:30:28,035 --> 00:30:30,037 Don't leave them festering on the floor. 661 00:30:30,203 --> 00:30:32,414 [upbeat music] 662 00:30:32,581 --> 00:30:34,499 It's been a long day. 663 00:30:34,666 --> 00:30:37,544 [melancholy music] 664 00:30:57,189 --> 00:30:59,149 All right, don't pull it off in such an hurry next time, 665 00:30:59,316 --> 00:31:00,442 you might have a few buttons left. 666 00:31:00,609 --> 00:31:01,985 Thank you, Mrs. Hall. 667 00:31:02,152 --> 00:31:04,029 I'm making a bonnet. 668 00:31:04,196 --> 00:31:06,406 If you'd like, you could put your letter in 669 00:31:06,573 --> 00:31:08,033 with my parcel to Dorothy. 670 00:31:08,200 --> 00:31:11,244 Yes, perhaps. That sounds like a nice idea. 671 00:31:11,411 --> 00:31:14,081 [upbeat music] 672 00:31:18,960 --> 00:31:21,171 You must barely recognise me. 673 00:31:21,338 --> 00:31:23,048 Oh, I don't know, Siegfried. 674 00:31:23,215 --> 00:31:25,092 I think you've weathered rather well. 675 00:31:25,258 --> 00:31:27,010 You're very kind. 676 00:31:27,177 --> 00:31:28,804 [sighs] 677 00:31:30,180 --> 00:31:32,182 How've you been? 678 00:31:32,349 --> 00:31:35,560 You know, one foot in front of the other. 679 00:31:35,727 --> 00:31:37,270 Glad to hear it. 680 00:31:37,437 --> 00:31:39,147 There you are, James. 681 00:31:39,314 --> 00:31:41,483 About bloody time. Poor Helen's been bored silly waiting. 682 00:31:41,650 --> 00:31:43,735 I'm fine. Mrs. Hall's been looking after me. 683 00:31:43,902 --> 00:31:45,278 I had an emergency case. 684 00:31:45,445 --> 00:31:46,947 I've been playing catch up all day. 685 00:31:47,114 --> 00:31:48,949 You should really learn to deal with these cases. 686 00:31:49,116 --> 00:31:51,451 No wonder we're struggling to turn a profit. 687 00:31:51,618 --> 00:31:54,162 I would say, Siegfried, if Tristan were here today, 688 00:31:54,329 --> 00:31:56,164 there would have been no need to send anyone away. 689 00:31:56,331 --> 00:31:58,125 I want him with me until he's served some time 690 00:31:58,291 --> 00:31:59,668 under my supervision. 691 00:31:59,835 --> 00:32:01,336 [James] He's more than capable. 692 00:32:01,503 --> 00:32:03,171 See how they shower me with praise? 693 00:32:03,338 --> 00:32:05,132 [Audrey] Perhaps this could wait for another time. 694 00:32:05,298 --> 00:32:07,259 No, if James has got something he wants to get off his chest, 695 00:32:07,426 --> 00:32:08,885 I'd like to hear it. 696 00:32:09,052 --> 00:32:11,096 If Tristan were able to practice on his own, 697 00:32:11,263 --> 00:32:13,306 we could take on more work. With the extra money, 698 00:32:13,473 --> 00:32:15,392 maybe we could change a few things around here. 699 00:32:15,559 --> 00:32:17,769 Change? Why on earth would we want to change? 700 00:32:17,936 --> 00:32:19,980 We could be working much more efficiently. 701 00:32:20,147 --> 00:32:21,690 Half our equipment is from the last century. 702 00:32:21,857 --> 00:32:24,025 So am I! Shall we just toss me out as well? 703 00:32:24,192 --> 00:32:25,610 I don't think James means that. 704 00:32:25,777 --> 00:32:27,237 Of course I don't. 705 00:32:27,404 --> 00:32:29,948 Siegfried, I learned more from you in a year 706 00:32:30,115 --> 00:32:31,575 than I did in all the time I spent at college. 707 00:32:31,741 --> 00:32:33,118 You flatter to deceive. 708 00:32:33,285 --> 00:32:34,453 It's true. 709 00:32:34,619 --> 00:32:36,246 He told me as much before. 710 00:32:36,413 --> 00:32:39,124 - [bright music] - [clock ticking] 711 00:32:39,291 --> 00:32:41,626 I just want to be able to offer the best care possible 712 00:32:41,793 --> 00:32:42,669 to our patients. 713 00:32:42,836 --> 00:32:44,504 Of course, as do I. 714 00:32:44,671 --> 00:32:47,007 You know I'm always open to new ideas. 715 00:32:47,174 --> 00:32:48,967 [Tristan laughs] 716 00:32:49,134 --> 00:32:50,135 What? 717 00:32:50,302 --> 00:32:51,261 I am. 718 00:32:53,680 --> 00:32:55,223 Did you know that we were the first practice 719 00:32:55,390 --> 00:32:56,975 in the whole of Yorkshire to have our own centrifuge 720 00:32:57,142 --> 00:32:58,518 for TB testing? 721 00:32:58,685 --> 00:32:59,728 And I always put us forward 722 00:32:59,895 --> 00:33:01,313 for the trial of new medications. 723 00:33:01,480 --> 00:33:03,398 We are a forward-looking practice and I am one 724 00:33:03,565 --> 00:33:05,484 who always looks ahead, rather than behind. 725 00:33:05,650 --> 00:33:06,776 Always. 726 00:33:07,319 --> 00:33:08,987 Semper progrediens. 727 00:33:09,154 --> 00:33:10,822 - Always progressing. - l know. 728 00:33:10,989 --> 00:33:12,240 [Mrs. Hall] Good. 729 00:33:12,407 --> 00:33:13,992 Well, that all seems settled then. 730 00:33:14,159 --> 00:33:15,368 Now, shouldn't you be going before something or other 731 00:33:15,535 --> 00:33:16,953 turns into a pumpkin? 732 00:33:18,705 --> 00:33:20,957 Semper progrediens. 733 00:33:21,124 --> 00:33:25,837 - [bright music] - [clock ticking] 734 00:33:28,715 --> 00:33:31,635 I believe he's fighting the inevitable march of time. 735 00:33:31,801 --> 00:33:33,345 Oh, Lord help us. 736 00:33:33,512 --> 00:33:35,555 Go on, get on with you. I have my book to read. 737 00:33:35,722 --> 00:33:36,890 James! 738 00:33:38,350 --> 00:33:39,684 Good luck. 739 00:33:39,851 --> 00:33:41,144 You sure you won't come? 740 00:33:41,311 --> 00:33:43,104 Oh, it's not for me. 741 00:33:43,271 --> 00:33:45,607 [clock ticking] 742 00:33:45,774 --> 00:33:46,691 [door thuds] 743 00:33:46,858 --> 00:33:48,235 [sighs] 744 00:33:48,401 --> 00:33:50,403 - [Jess panting] - Listen to that, Jess. 745 00:33:54,366 --> 00:33:55,909 Isn't that wonderful? 746 00:33:56,076 --> 00:33:56,993 [clock ticking] 747 00:33:57,160 --> 00:33:59,829 [bright music] 748 00:34:00,914 --> 00:34:03,416 [car rumbling] 749 00:34:14,761 --> 00:34:17,389 [bright music] 750 00:34:18,848 --> 00:34:19,766 You'll be fine. 751 00:34:19,933 --> 00:34:22,561 [bright music] 752 00:34:24,062 --> 00:34:26,731 [doors thudding] 753 00:34:30,652 --> 00:34:32,070 - [bright music] - [people chattering] 754 00:34:32,237 --> 00:34:34,948 [peaceful music] 755 00:34:40,662 --> 00:34:43,415 [clock chiming] 756 00:34:47,836 --> 00:34:50,088 [dog whines] 757 00:34:56,928 --> 00:34:59,848 [melancholy music] 758 00:35:05,937 --> 00:35:10,942 - [people chattering] - [bright music] 759 00:35:30,670 --> 00:35:33,340 Did Dorothy happen to mention when she'll be returning? 760 00:35:33,506 --> 00:35:36,051 She has no plans at the moment. 761 00:35:36,217 --> 00:35:37,802 Oh, and how do you feel about that? 762 00:35:37,969 --> 00:35:39,596 How do I feel? 763 00:35:39,763 --> 00:35:42,182 When you care about someone very much, 764 00:35:42,349 --> 00:35:45,435 people tend to have these things. Feelings. Emotions. 765 00:35:45,602 --> 00:35:48,563 Dorothy is a good friend. Nothing more. 766 00:35:48,730 --> 00:35:50,106 Understood. 767 00:35:51,232 --> 00:35:52,108 Well then. 768 00:35:52,275 --> 00:35:54,778 [bright music] 769 00:35:55,904 --> 00:35:57,155 Without fear. 770 00:35:58,948 --> 00:36:00,825 There can be no courage. 771 00:36:00,992 --> 00:36:02,661 Once more unto the breach. 772 00:36:02,827 --> 00:36:05,288 [bright music] 773 00:36:08,083 --> 00:36:08,875 Diana. 774 00:36:10,418 --> 00:36:11,294 Good evening. 775 00:36:11,461 --> 00:36:12,921 [bright music] 776 00:36:13,088 --> 00:36:15,465 How many do you think he'll dance with tonight? 777 00:36:15,632 --> 00:36:18,426 I have a feeling that once she gets a hold of him, 778 00:36:18,593 --> 00:36:20,011 she won't be letting go. 779 00:36:20,178 --> 00:36:22,972 [upbeat music] 780 00:36:23,139 --> 00:36:26,226 [applause] 781 00:36:28,937 --> 00:36:32,065 [bright music] 782 00:36:32,232 --> 00:36:35,443 My mum used to make me go to tea dances with her. 783 00:36:35,610 --> 00:36:37,779 Used to be me in a room full of old ladies. 784 00:36:37,946 --> 00:36:39,823 Mum used to make me stand up in front of them all 785 00:36:39,989 --> 00:36:41,741 and request songs from the singer. 786 00:36:41,908 --> 00:36:43,827 - She didn't! - I had to dance with her. 787 00:36:43,993 --> 00:36:45,578 And all her friends. 788 00:36:45,745 --> 00:36:47,330 That's why I find it the most embarrassing thing 789 00:36:47,497 --> 00:36:48,707 in the world to do. 790 00:36:48,873 --> 00:36:49,999 It's probably why I'm terrible at it. 791 00:36:50,166 --> 00:36:51,668 James, stop it. 792 00:36:51,835 --> 00:36:53,628 You're just saying it to make me feel better. 793 00:36:53,795 --> 00:36:55,672 So I apologise in advance 794 00:36:55,839 --> 00:36:58,341 for the absolute shambles this will inevitably be. 795 00:36:58,508 --> 00:36:59,676 But would you like to dance? 796 00:36:59,843 --> 00:37:01,136 [Helen laughs] 797 00:37:01,302 --> 00:37:03,304 I promise, once people see me out there, 798 00:37:03,471 --> 00:37:06,224 no one is going to be talking about your wedding with Hugh. 799 00:37:06,391 --> 00:37:07,809 You'd really do that? 800 00:37:07,976 --> 00:37:09,936 You'd make a complete fool of yourself for me? 801 00:37:10,103 --> 00:37:11,354 Every single day. 802 00:37:12,021 --> 00:37:13,648 [Helen laughs] 803 00:37:13,815 --> 00:37:18,903 - [bright music] - [people chattering] 804 00:37:28,121 --> 00:37:30,081 No Maggie tonight then? 805 00:37:30,248 --> 00:37:31,958 No, no, boyfriend. 806 00:37:32,125 --> 00:37:33,877 Her, not me. 807 00:37:34,043 --> 00:37:36,504 That were very clever of you, tricking that pig 808 00:37:36,671 --> 00:37:39,215 into bursting its own bubble. 809 00:37:39,382 --> 00:37:42,135 There'd be some who'd mistake it for you running away. 810 00:37:42,302 --> 00:37:44,471 Yes, well it often takes brains as well as brawn 811 00:37:44,637 --> 00:37:46,222 to solve these problems. 812 00:37:46,389 --> 00:37:47,974 I'd settle for a pretty face. 813 00:37:48,141 --> 00:37:49,893 How about it then? 814 00:37:50,059 --> 00:37:53,354 Oh, sadly, Anabel, I'm just not one of life's dancers. 815 00:37:53,521 --> 00:37:55,315 Well, that's handy 816 00:37:55,482 --> 00:37:57,484 cos I'm not one for dancing either. 817 00:37:57,650 --> 00:38:00,612 [bright music] 818 00:38:00,779 --> 00:38:01,988 Outstanding. 819 00:38:07,243 --> 00:38:08,912 I have no idea what I'm doing. 820 00:38:09,078 --> 00:38:10,663 Don't worry, you're doing fine. 821 00:38:10,830 --> 00:38:14,834 - [bright music] - [people chattering] 822 00:38:15,001 --> 00:38:16,085 - Oh! - Sorry. 823 00:38:16,252 --> 00:38:18,087 It's all right. Got another one. 824 00:38:18,254 --> 00:38:19,839 Look, try and loosen up. 825 00:38:20,006 --> 00:38:22,300 Let yourself go with it. 826 00:38:22,467 --> 00:38:24,677 That's it, that's better. 827 00:38:24,844 --> 00:38:26,012 Oh! 828 00:38:26,846 --> 00:38:28,431 That's a little too much. 829 00:38:28,598 --> 00:38:31,351 [upbeat music] 830 00:38:31,518 --> 00:38:33,812 I was sorry to hear about you and your husband. 831 00:38:33,978 --> 00:38:36,231 Which was it, the housekeeper or the gardener? 832 00:38:36,397 --> 00:38:38,233 Oh, I don't hold with such tittle tattle. 833 00:38:38,399 --> 00:38:39,234 Both, actually. 834 00:38:39,400 --> 00:38:40,819 [Diana laughs] 835 00:38:40,985 --> 00:38:42,403 I wouldn't blame him if it was the gardener. 836 00:38:42,570 --> 00:38:44,489 He was quite the dish. 837 00:38:44,656 --> 00:38:45,657 [upbeat music] 838 00:38:45,824 --> 00:38:47,325 There's even one going around 839 00:38:47,492 --> 00:38:50,203 where I've got old Len buried in the basement. 840 00:38:50,370 --> 00:38:53,122 That's why no one's seen him for so long. 841 00:38:53,289 --> 00:38:54,833 I don't mind that one so much. 842 00:38:54,999 --> 00:38:56,417 It keeps everybody on their toes. 843 00:38:56,584 --> 00:38:58,127 [Siegfried laughs] 844 00:38:58,294 --> 00:39:00,171 Farnon, we've got ourselves a bit of a problem. 845 00:39:00,338 --> 00:39:02,173 Yes, Colonel, I believe we have. 846 00:39:02,340 --> 00:39:04,050 I was in the middle of a charming conversation 847 00:39:04,217 --> 00:39:06,010 with this young lady and I've been rudely interrupted. 848 00:39:07,428 --> 00:39:08,888 I beg your pardon? 849 00:39:09,055 --> 00:39:11,140 You can beg all you like. You're not having it. 850 00:39:11,307 --> 00:39:12,684 Now, if you'll excuse me. 851 00:39:12,851 --> 00:39:14,686 You see, Colonel? What did I tell you? 852 00:39:14,853 --> 00:39:16,104 He's lost it. 853 00:39:16,271 --> 00:39:17,438 I do apologise, Diana. 854 00:39:17,605 --> 00:39:19,232 Oh, no need. 855 00:39:19,399 --> 00:39:20,900 I love a bit of drama. 856 00:39:21,067 --> 00:39:22,986 Now, hear this, Farnon, 857 00:39:23,152 --> 00:39:25,363 that cow is still unwell. 858 00:39:25,530 --> 00:39:27,907 You told me it needed an operation. 859 00:39:28,074 --> 00:39:30,159 If you're not willing to come up and sort her, 860 00:39:30,326 --> 00:39:32,453 I can always take my custom elsewhere. 861 00:39:32,620 --> 00:39:36,082 Custom suggests a transfer of money for services rendered. 862 00:39:36,249 --> 00:39:38,334 I put a lot of work your way. 863 00:39:38,501 --> 00:39:40,420 Because we're the finest in the district. 864 00:39:40,587 --> 00:39:42,338 We've three qualified vets 865 00:39:42,505 --> 00:39:45,675 and enough work to necessitate the expansion of our practice. 866 00:39:45,842 --> 00:39:47,802 We don't have to fight like jackals 867 00:39:47,969 --> 00:39:50,013 over scraps left by others. 868 00:39:50,179 --> 00:39:53,224 If you really want the best possible care for your animals, 869 00:39:53,391 --> 00:39:56,477 you can call during our normal business hours. 870 00:39:56,644 --> 00:39:59,314 Otherwise, go with the reserve team. 871 00:39:59,480 --> 00:40:00,607 Good evening. 872 00:40:01,566 --> 00:40:02,483 Good evening? 873 00:40:02,650 --> 00:40:04,235 I'll give you good evening! 874 00:40:04,402 --> 00:40:05,445 [upbeat music] 875 00:40:05,612 --> 00:40:06,779 [Diana] That was very impressive. 876 00:40:06,946 --> 00:40:09,198 - Thank you. - Where are we going? 877 00:40:09,365 --> 00:40:11,117 No idea. 878 00:40:11,284 --> 00:40:12,493 But I always like to sweep out at the end of an argument. 879 00:40:12,660 --> 00:40:14,037 But since we're on the move, 880 00:40:14,203 --> 00:40:16,247 might I suggest somewhere more salubrious? 881 00:40:16,414 --> 00:40:17,916 The Renniston, perhaps? 882 00:40:18,082 --> 00:40:19,083 Why not? 883 00:40:19,250 --> 00:40:21,586 [upbeat music] 884 00:40:34,390 --> 00:40:37,018 [applause] 885 00:40:42,440 --> 00:40:43,608 Sorry again about your toes. 886 00:40:43,775 --> 00:40:45,151 It was great. 887 00:40:45,318 --> 00:40:46,861 You were great. 888 00:40:47,028 --> 00:40:49,030 It's been so long since... 889 00:40:49,197 --> 00:40:50,657 I really needed that. 890 00:40:50,823 --> 00:40:51,950 I'm glad. 891 00:40:53,242 --> 00:40:54,953 I'll fetch our drinks. 892 00:40:55,119 --> 00:41:00,083 - [bright romantic music] - [people chattering] 893 00:41:07,590 --> 00:41:09,175 Don't forget to come up for air. 894 00:41:11,302 --> 00:41:13,179 Night, Tristan. 895 00:41:18,142 --> 00:41:19,811 - Allow me. - Thank you. 896 00:41:24,148 --> 00:41:26,776 - [people chattering] - [bright romantic music] 897 00:41:26,943 --> 00:41:29,028 Helen, by the way, how've you been? 898 00:41:29,195 --> 00:41:30,697 [Helen] Yeah, not bad. You? 899 00:41:30,863 --> 00:41:32,782 Same as always. What do you say then, miss? 900 00:41:32,949 --> 00:41:34,534 Fancy a turn on the floor? 901 00:41:34,701 --> 00:41:36,119 Fernley, this is- 902 00:41:36,285 --> 00:41:38,079 Hello, I'm James Herriot. 903 00:41:38,246 --> 00:41:39,497 Right. 904 00:41:39,664 --> 00:41:40,957 Right. 905 00:41:42,959 --> 00:41:44,752 Sorry. 906 00:41:44,919 --> 00:41:46,754 I didn't mean to, if you two are together. 907 00:41:46,921 --> 00:41:49,298 - Really. - Oh no, we're not. 908 00:41:49,465 --> 00:41:52,468 - Are we? - No, we're not at all. 909 00:41:52,635 --> 00:41:55,263 Only, we were known to have the odd dance in the past 910 00:41:55,430 --> 00:41:58,182 and we even won a show together. 911 00:41:58,349 --> 00:42:00,685 Go on. At least he won't stand on your toes. 912 00:42:00,852 --> 00:42:02,228 [bright music] 913 00:42:02,395 --> 00:42:03,521 Right. 914 00:42:03,688 --> 00:42:04,731 Really, no trouble. 915 00:42:04,897 --> 00:42:06,858 Enjoy yourself. 916 00:42:07,025 --> 00:42:08,151 Thanks, James. 917 00:42:08,317 --> 00:42:10,611 [bright music] 918 00:42:23,541 --> 00:42:24,417 Idiot. 919 00:42:24,584 --> 00:42:27,086 [bright music] 920 00:42:27,253 --> 00:42:28,546 Tea, Siegfried? 921 00:42:28,713 --> 00:42:30,423 If you wouldn't mind, Tristan. 922 00:42:30,590 --> 00:42:32,425 Thank you. Very kind. 923 00:42:32,592 --> 00:42:34,510 [bright music] 924 00:42:37,513 --> 00:42:38,306 When. 925 00:42:38,473 --> 00:42:39,390 Bless you. 926 00:42:48,691 --> 00:42:49,776 Good evening? 927 00:42:49,942 --> 00:42:51,319 Oh, very much so. 928 00:42:51,486 --> 00:42:54,030 [cutlery clacking] 929 00:42:59,160 --> 00:43:01,079 How long's this gonna go on for? 930 00:43:01,245 --> 00:43:02,789 What? 931 00:43:02,955 --> 00:43:04,582 The inane expressions? 932 00:43:06,000 --> 00:43:07,627 The smug sense of satisfaction. 933 00:43:07,794 --> 00:43:09,837 Mrs. Hall, I would have thought you'd be glad 934 00:43:10,004 --> 00:43:11,547 to hear we enjoyed ourselves last night. 935 00:43:11,714 --> 00:43:13,466 Well, it was enough to put me off my breakfast. 936 00:43:13,633 --> 00:43:15,009 What about James? 937 00:43:15,176 --> 00:43:17,053 Did he enjoy himself? 938 00:43:17,220 --> 00:43:21,474 - [phone ringing] - [bright music] 939 00:43:29,065 --> 00:43:30,483 Darrowby 2297. 940 00:43:32,401 --> 00:43:35,488 [footsteps thudding] 941 00:43:35,655 --> 00:43:36,739 One moment. 942 00:43:36,906 --> 00:43:37,907 Mr. Farnon! 943 00:43:38,074 --> 00:43:41,119 [bright music] 944 00:43:41,285 --> 00:43:42,745 Colonel Merrick. 945 00:43:43,913 --> 00:43:45,248 Yes, what is it? 946 00:43:46,791 --> 00:43:48,000 Oh, you do? 947 00:43:49,585 --> 00:43:52,004 Yes, well, I'll have to consult our appointment diary first. 948 00:43:56,259 --> 00:43:57,426 Three o'clock? 949 00:43:58,678 --> 00:44:00,304 Breakfast's on the table. 950 00:44:00,471 --> 00:44:02,473 [James] I'll be there in a minute. 951 00:44:02,640 --> 00:44:04,058 How'd it go? 952 00:44:04,225 --> 00:44:05,393 He's doing all right. 953 00:44:05,560 --> 00:44:06,853 Temperature's down. 954 00:44:07,019 --> 00:44:08,855 The infection's starting to clear up. 955 00:44:09,021 --> 00:44:11,774 You can call Mr. Hammond and tell him to pick him up later. 956 00:44:11,941 --> 00:44:13,484 That's not what I meant. 957 00:44:15,820 --> 00:44:17,738 Oh, love. 958 00:44:17,905 --> 00:44:19,574 It's all right. 959 00:44:19,740 --> 00:44:21,868 There were a lot of people Helen needs to catch up with. 960 00:44:23,619 --> 00:44:24,704 Herriot! 961 00:44:27,331 --> 00:44:28,666 Tristan? 962 00:44:28,833 --> 00:44:30,626 I'm literally three feet away from you. 963 00:44:30,793 --> 00:44:32,420 I don't understand why you have to bellow. 964 00:44:32,587 --> 00:44:34,463 Don't be such a sensitive Sydney. Here. 965 00:44:34,630 --> 00:44:37,175 I've been keeping these back. One each. 966 00:44:39,594 --> 00:44:41,012 What are these for? 967 00:44:41,179 --> 00:44:43,806 You said you wanted us to modernise, James. 968 00:44:43,973 --> 00:44:45,641 We're about to give the good Colonel 969 00:44:45,808 --> 00:44:47,185 a show he'll never forget. 970 00:44:50,354 --> 00:44:54,567 And, James, if you do have any new ideas, 971 00:44:54,734 --> 00:44:57,069 I'll always hear them. 972 00:44:57,236 --> 00:45:02,366 - [bright music] - [birds chirping] 973 00:45:02,533 --> 00:45:06,287 - [farcical music] - [cow mooing] 974 00:45:06,454 --> 00:45:08,164 Morning, Colonel. 975 00:45:08,331 --> 00:45:10,124 No Pandhi today? 976 00:45:10,291 --> 00:45:12,418 You're a vet, Farnon. 977 00:45:12,585 --> 00:45:15,296 For now, at any rate. 978 00:45:15,463 --> 00:45:18,382 Well, I'm glad we managed to squeeze you in. 979 00:45:18,549 --> 00:45:20,885 - [birds chirping] - [cow mooing] 980 00:45:21,052 --> 00:45:24,722 [suspenseful music] 981 00:45:24,889 --> 00:45:27,934 Yes, prepare the patient for the operation. 982 00:45:28,100 --> 00:45:30,144 [cow moos] 983 00:45:30,311 --> 00:45:35,358 - [suspenseful music] - [birds chirping] 984 00:45:40,279 --> 00:45:41,739 Thank you. 985 00:45:44,825 --> 00:45:47,870 [cow moos] 986 00:45:48,037 --> 00:45:50,915 Right, this is where we go in. 987 00:45:51,082 --> 00:45:52,166 I hope you aren't squeamish. 988 00:45:52,333 --> 00:45:53,918 It's not for the fainthearted. 989 00:45:54,085 --> 00:45:55,503 I've seen blood before. 990 00:45:55,670 --> 00:45:57,463 You needn't worry. I shan't faint. 991 00:45:59,715 --> 00:46:01,509 [cow moos] 992 00:46:01,676 --> 00:46:04,887 [suspenseful music] 993 00:46:07,014 --> 00:46:09,725 There you see the rumen exposed, the cow's first stomach. 994 00:46:09,892 --> 00:46:11,185 You know they have four. 995 00:46:11,352 --> 00:46:13,938 [cow moos] 996 00:46:14,105 --> 00:46:17,275 Hang on, Farnon, that doesn't look too clever. 997 00:46:17,441 --> 00:46:19,610 Yes, it's probably just a bit of ruminal gas, 998 00:46:19,777 --> 00:46:21,195 wouldn't you say? 999 00:46:21,362 --> 00:46:22,738 Aye, probably. 1000 00:46:25,992 --> 00:46:28,452 James, could I borrow you for a second. 1001 00:46:28,619 --> 00:46:31,289 [suspenseful music] 1002 00:46:31,455 --> 00:46:34,500 Farnon, what was it you said? The finest vet in the district? 1003 00:46:34,667 --> 00:46:36,210 You're putting on a right show now. 1004 00:46:36,377 --> 00:46:38,713 Siegfried, do you not think the good Colonel 1005 00:46:38,879 --> 00:46:42,133 could benefit from seeing some of your handiwork up close? 1006 00:46:42,300 --> 00:46:44,552 [cow moos] 1007 00:46:45,636 --> 00:46:47,763 You know, you really are full of good ideas 1008 00:46:47,930 --> 00:46:49,640 at the moment, James. 1009 00:46:49,807 --> 00:46:51,767 Yes, Colonel, come in. 1010 00:46:51,934 --> 00:46:53,477 Come in. That's it. 1011 00:46:53,644 --> 00:46:54,645 That's it. 1012 00:46:54,812 --> 00:46:56,314 A little closer. 1013 00:46:57,189 --> 00:46:58,858 A scalpel please. 1014 00:46:59,025 --> 00:47:00,568 [cows mooing] 1015 00:47:00,735 --> 00:47:01,736 Thank you. 1016 00:47:01,902 --> 00:47:02,862 Ready, Colonel? 1017 00:47:03,029 --> 00:47:04,697 Oh, get on with it, Farnon. 1018 00:47:05,990 --> 00:47:07,366 [cow mooing] 1019 00:47:07,533 --> 00:47:10,494 [suspenseful music] 1020 00:47:14,707 --> 00:47:15,875 Absolutely... 1021 00:47:22,340 --> 00:47:24,342 There's what the problem was. 1022 00:47:24,508 --> 00:47:25,968 What do you make of that? 1023 00:47:26,135 --> 00:47:28,304 - Farnon, what the-- - It's Mr. Farnon. 1024 00:47:28,471 --> 00:47:30,639 And my bill will be in the post. 1025 00:47:30,806 --> 00:47:33,517 [bright music] 1026 00:47:33,684 --> 00:47:35,186 [Colonel sputtering] 1027 00:47:35,353 --> 00:47:37,021 Well, I thought that went rather well. 1028 00:47:37,188 --> 00:47:38,481 - Absolutely. - Quite the show. 1029 00:47:38,647 --> 00:47:40,274 Textbook. 1030 00:47:40,441 --> 00:47:44,028 [Siegfried] God, absolutely covered in the stuff. 1031 00:47:44,195 --> 00:47:45,654 - [birds chirping] - [cars rumbling] 1032 00:47:45,821 --> 00:47:47,990 You'll have to keep him inside for a few days 1033 00:47:48,157 --> 00:47:49,742 to keep the wound clean. 1034 00:47:49,909 --> 00:47:51,994 But I'm pleased with how the infection is clearing up. 1035 00:47:52,161 --> 00:47:54,372 Well, we can't thank you enough, Mr. Herriot. 1036 00:47:54,538 --> 00:47:55,998 No trouble at all. 1037 00:47:57,875 --> 00:47:59,543 Mrs. Hall will show you out. 1038 00:47:59,710 --> 00:48:02,004 Come on then, Rock. Here we go. 1039 00:48:02,171 --> 00:48:04,298 [peaceful music] 1040 00:48:04,465 --> 00:48:07,259 [dog barking] 1041 00:48:07,426 --> 00:48:08,928 [people laughing] 1042 00:48:09,095 --> 00:48:11,472 Looks like these two have become firm friends. 1043 00:48:11,639 --> 00:48:13,724 We'll be sorry to see him go, won't we, Jess? 1044 00:48:13,891 --> 00:48:15,935 I'm sure they could see each other again. 1045 00:48:16,102 --> 00:48:17,937 We could take them for a walk together. 1046 00:48:19,522 --> 00:48:22,191 One of the men usually take Jess out. 1047 00:48:22,983 --> 00:48:24,193 Ah. 1048 00:48:24,360 --> 00:48:26,237 Well, never mind. 1049 00:48:26,404 --> 00:48:29,407 Maybe we'll see you out and about, eh, Jess? 1050 00:48:29,573 --> 00:48:30,616 [melancholy music] 1051 00:48:30,783 --> 00:48:32,535 [dog whines] 1052 00:48:32,701 --> 00:48:35,329 When you grow tired of moving your clock forward, 1053 00:48:35,496 --> 00:48:37,039 let me know and I'll come fix it. 1054 00:48:37,206 --> 00:48:38,833 [dog barking] 1055 00:48:38,999 --> 00:48:41,293 Lost time is never found again. 1056 00:48:44,130 --> 00:48:46,048 Come on, Rock. Let's go. 1057 00:48:48,426 --> 00:48:51,303 [peaceful music] 1058 00:48:55,891 --> 00:48:57,685 [Helen] Oh, hold on! 1059 00:48:57,852 --> 00:48:59,061 Oh, Helen, love. 1060 00:48:59,228 --> 00:49:00,521 Good to see you. 1061 00:49:00,688 --> 00:49:01,814 [Helen] Is James about? 1062 00:49:01,981 --> 00:49:03,899 [Audrey] In there. 1063 00:49:04,066 --> 00:49:05,401 Come in. 1064 00:49:05,568 --> 00:49:07,862 Just clearing up. Won't be a second. 1065 00:49:12,074 --> 00:49:14,076 Sorry we lost each other last night. 1066 00:49:14,243 --> 00:49:15,411 Oh, it's fine. 1067 00:49:15,578 --> 00:49:17,246 Don't worry. 1068 00:49:17,413 --> 00:49:19,498 It's been so long since I caught up with everyone. 1069 00:49:19,665 --> 00:49:22,168 I've known most of them since we were kids. 1070 00:49:22,334 --> 00:49:24,879 It's all right. I understand. 1071 00:49:25,045 --> 00:49:27,131 It was the same for me when I went home, 1072 00:49:27,298 --> 00:49:29,091 seeing everyone again. 1073 00:49:29,258 --> 00:49:31,927 Feels strange hearing you call somewhere else home. 1074 00:49:32,094 --> 00:49:33,387 You belong here. 1075 00:49:33,554 --> 00:49:35,097 This is your home. 1076 00:49:35,931 --> 00:49:38,851 [clock ticking] 1077 00:49:39,018 --> 00:49:41,604 I looked for you last night. Couldn't find you. 1078 00:49:43,814 --> 00:49:45,649 Dragged into a conversation outside 1079 00:49:45,816 --> 00:49:47,943 with Jean Gilbert and Mr. Summers. 1080 00:49:48,110 --> 00:49:51,030 Once they get their teeth in, they're hard to shake off. 1081 00:49:52,781 --> 00:49:54,909 I'd have liked to have danced with you again. 1082 00:49:55,075 --> 00:49:57,953 [clock ticking] 1083 00:49:59,163 --> 00:50:01,290 If your toes could take it. 1084 00:50:04,585 --> 00:50:06,670 Last night were the first time in a long time 1085 00:50:06,837 --> 00:50:08,422 that I felt like myself again. 1086 00:50:09,840 --> 00:50:12,927 And I was only there because of you. 1087 00:50:13,093 --> 00:50:15,763 [peaceful music] 1088 00:51:03,310 --> 00:51:09,441 - [peaceful music] - [fire crackling] 1089 00:51:09,608 --> 00:51:12,945 [Siegfried] Everything all right with Miss Alderson? 1090 00:51:13,112 --> 00:51:14,613 Aye, grand. 1091 00:51:14,780 --> 00:51:16,323 [peaceful music] 1092 00:51:16,490 --> 00:51:18,200 Everything's grand. 1093 00:51:18,367 --> 00:51:20,452 [peaceful music] 1094 00:51:29,336 --> 00:51:30,921 [lab coat thuds] 1095 00:51:31,088 --> 00:51:33,090 [bright music]