1 00:00:33,800 --> 00:00:36,440 Keep your eyes peeled at all times. 2 00:00:36,480 --> 00:00:38,760 Remember, don't just look out for light. 3 00:00:38,800 --> 00:00:40,880 But anything that don't seem right. 4 00:00:40,920 --> 00:00:42,800 You're a quick learner, Mrs Hall. 5 00:00:42,840 --> 00:00:45,840 Well, you certainly drummed it in, Mr Bosworth. 6 00:00:45,880 --> 00:00:48,360 So, there we have it. HE PANTS 7 00:00:48,400 --> 00:00:51,800 Post A1. Sector B is secure. 8 00:00:51,840 --> 00:00:55,280 Typical air raid precaution round complete. 9 00:00:55,320 --> 00:00:57,360 Oh! What did you make of it? 10 00:00:57,400 --> 00:00:59,200 Very informative. 11 00:00:59,240 --> 00:01:02,360 Looking forward to getting out on my own. Excellent. 12 00:01:03,640 --> 00:01:05,240 Well, that's us finished for now. 13 00:01:05,280 --> 00:01:08,360 Right. Good night, then. Hold your horses. 14 00:01:09,760 --> 00:01:11,280 I spoke too soon. We're not finished. 15 00:01:11,320 --> 00:01:12,880 Not by a long chalk. 16 00:01:14,040 --> 00:01:15,960 God. Oh. 17 00:01:16,000 --> 00:01:18,320 HE CHUCKLES 18 00:01:18,360 --> 00:01:19,920 Put the light out. 19 00:01:19,960 --> 00:01:21,800 We're trussed up tighter than a mummy. 20 00:01:21,840 --> 00:01:23,680 Oh, sorry! 21 00:01:23,720 --> 00:01:26,320 SHE PANTS, GRUNTS 22 00:01:26,360 --> 00:01:28,720 Oh, gosh. SHE EXHALES 23 00:01:30,400 --> 00:01:32,560 What are you doing still up? It's past midnight. 24 00:01:32,600 --> 00:01:34,600 I wanted to make sure you were accounted for. 25 00:01:34,640 --> 00:01:36,400 Oh. MR BOSWORTH TUTS 26 00:01:36,440 --> 00:01:39,000 What a to do! 27 00:01:39,040 --> 00:01:41,120 They come loose sometimes. I'll mend them. 28 00:01:41,160 --> 00:01:44,040 As a warden, you're supposed to set an example for neighbours. 29 00:01:44,080 --> 00:01:45,440 She does constantly. 30 00:01:45,480 --> 00:01:47,760 It was my fault. It doesn't matter who did it. 31 00:01:47,800 --> 00:01:51,600 It's what it looks like. I understand. Won't happen again. 32 00:01:51,640 --> 00:01:54,800 Rules are rules. I shall have to make a note. 33 00:01:55,840 --> 00:01:57,920 We have to maintain standards. 34 00:01:57,960 --> 00:02:01,080 Otherwise, we risk panic and loss of morale. 35 00:02:01,120 --> 00:02:03,560 Mine's deserting me as we speak. SHE CHUCKLES 36 00:02:03,600 --> 00:02:04,760 I beg your pardon? 37 00:02:04,800 --> 00:02:07,080 I said, "Thank goodness you're on duty all week 38 00:02:07,120 --> 00:02:08,800 "with those eagle eyes of yours." 39 00:02:09,800 --> 00:02:10,800 Right, then. 40 00:02:11,960 --> 00:02:14,560 Thank you for your cooperation. 41 00:02:15,600 --> 00:02:17,240 I shall see myself out. 42 00:02:20,760 --> 00:02:22,160 I assume you need a nightcap. 43 00:02:22,200 --> 00:02:23,960 SHE CHUCKLES Well, yes. 44 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:25,600 I should turn in, though. 45 00:02:25,640 --> 00:02:28,160 Tristan's latest adventures from Cairo. 46 00:02:28,200 --> 00:02:32,240 It's a mad whirl of bars, camels, cricket 47 00:02:32,280 --> 00:02:35,560 and a slightly smutty cartoon, unfortunately. 48 00:02:35,600 --> 00:02:37,200 Sounds like an 'oliday. 49 00:02:38,240 --> 00:02:39,520 He's landed on his feet. 50 00:02:39,560 --> 00:02:42,120 He is managing to fight the Italian forces, too, apparently, 51 00:02:42,160 --> 00:02:43,440 when he can find the time. 52 00:02:43,480 --> 00:02:45,960 SHE CHUCKLES I'll take it home with me. 53 00:02:46,000 --> 00:02:48,480 You sure you don't want a drink? I'm dead on my feet. 54 00:02:48,520 --> 00:02:51,480 Good night, Mr Farnon. I understand. Good night. 55 00:02:56,440 --> 00:03:00,720 "Haemorrhagic septicaemia is an acute general infection 56 00:03:00,760 --> 00:03:03,760 "characterised by sudden onset, high fever..." 57 00:03:03,800 --> 00:03:06,320 And extensive haemorrhaging of the internal organs. 58 00:03:06,360 --> 00:03:09,920 Does it always have to be gore? Yes, it's his favourite (!) 59 00:03:09,960 --> 00:03:11,760 Also, Richard has exams coming. Which I hope 60 00:03:11,800 --> 00:03:14,200 won't be an inconvenience now James has returned. 61 00:03:14,240 --> 00:03:16,200 Not at all. Timing couldn't be better. 62 00:03:16,240 --> 00:03:17,320 Morning, all. Morning! 63 00:03:17,360 --> 00:03:18,400 Good morning. 64 00:03:18,440 --> 00:03:20,160 Did I sleep through breakfast? No. 65 00:03:20,200 --> 00:03:22,680 We've put something of a new regime in place today. 66 00:03:22,720 --> 00:03:24,720 All hands on deck so Audrey can get the tea on. 67 00:03:24,760 --> 00:03:27,880 I haven't had my hours yet, but it's best to be prepared... 68 00:03:29,000 --> 00:03:30,440 ..in case it gest cold out later. 69 00:03:30,480 --> 00:03:33,720 Thank you, Carmody. Scrambled eggs. 70 00:03:33,760 --> 00:03:37,000 RICHARD: Tiny bit congealed. Sorry. A triumph for time management. 71 00:03:39,760 --> 00:03:41,560 What does today hold? 72 00:03:41,600 --> 00:03:43,760 You two have summat nice planned together? 73 00:03:43,800 --> 00:03:45,800 Oh, I said I'd help my dad move in the flock. 74 00:03:45,840 --> 00:03:47,640 He'll understand if I give it a miss. 75 00:03:47,680 --> 00:03:49,120 No need. Not on my account. 76 00:03:49,160 --> 00:03:50,480 Are you sure? Absolutely. 77 00:03:50,520 --> 00:03:53,920 Can't wait to get stuck in here. We have been rather stretched. 78 00:03:53,960 --> 00:03:57,160 Oh, what's on the list? Er, cow versus motorcar. 79 00:03:57,200 --> 00:03:59,240 Don't you dare. He's only been back a day. 80 00:03:59,280 --> 00:04:02,080 I've missed months. And earned yourself a rest. 81 00:04:04,600 --> 00:04:06,760 Well, perhaps I could take Jimmy, then. 82 00:04:06,800 --> 00:04:08,520 It'll be easier at Heston without him. 83 00:04:08,560 --> 00:04:11,160 It won't be easy for you, though. First day on your own with him. 84 00:04:11,200 --> 00:04:14,200 Well, never get my wings unless I sit in the cockpit. 85 00:04:14,240 --> 00:04:16,840 He's a baby, not a Blenheim bomber. 86 00:04:16,880 --> 00:04:18,160 You haven't seen his nappies. 87 00:04:18,200 --> 00:04:20,360 THEY CHUCKLE, BABY MEWLS 88 00:04:20,400 --> 00:04:22,760 I suppose I can give you a crash course. 89 00:04:22,800 --> 00:04:24,000 A day with Daddy. 90 00:04:25,240 --> 00:04:26,880 How does that sound, wee man? 91 00:04:26,920 --> 00:04:30,080 'Ey? We'll get on famously, won't we? 92 00:04:30,120 --> 00:04:32,840 BABY BABBLES 93 00:04:32,880 --> 00:04:36,040 Right, so, when you take him out, make sure you wrap him up tight. 94 00:04:36,080 --> 00:04:37,880 Don't forget his hat and his mittens. 95 00:04:37,920 --> 00:04:39,080 Mm-hm. Not too tight, mind, 96 00:04:39,120 --> 00:04:40,960 and watch him getting flushed and hot. 97 00:04:41,000 --> 00:04:42,880 Nappies are in here. Give him his ointment. 98 00:04:42,920 --> 00:04:45,280 Stop him getting sore. Pins are in the front. 99 00:04:45,320 --> 00:04:47,680 Powder in the back. All set? 100 00:04:48,880 --> 00:04:51,440 Tight but not tight. Warm but not hot. 101 00:04:51,480 --> 00:04:53,080 Ointment. 102 00:04:53,120 --> 00:04:54,560 Piece of cake. 103 00:04:54,600 --> 00:04:56,080 JIMMY BABBLES 104 00:04:56,120 --> 00:04:58,760 Right. I'll see you in a few hours for his feed. 105 00:04:58,800 --> 00:05:00,120 Don't be late. 106 00:05:00,160 --> 00:05:03,000 I won't. Mwah! 107 00:05:06,040 --> 00:05:08,280 Oh! Oh, wait, wait. I think something's happening. 108 00:05:14,000 --> 00:05:15,960 When he scrunches his face up and goes red, 109 00:05:16,000 --> 00:05:17,560 that's how you know you're in danger. 110 00:05:17,600 --> 00:05:19,400 Scrunch. Got it. 111 00:05:21,800 --> 00:05:24,880 Perhaps one last demonstration? You know what you're doing. 112 00:05:26,000 --> 00:05:27,080 Have a lovely time. 113 00:05:30,560 --> 00:05:33,080 BABY MEWLS 114 00:05:33,120 --> 00:05:35,240 HE SNIFFS 115 00:05:43,120 --> 00:05:46,400 I'm amazed she survived. Nah, she were lucky. 116 00:05:46,440 --> 00:05:48,560 Wrecking the car only clipped her rear end. 117 00:05:48,600 --> 00:05:50,800 Good lord, you can almost see the shape of the head lamp. 118 00:05:51,960 --> 00:05:55,400 No, she's... she's bruised, but she's moving well. 119 00:05:55,440 --> 00:05:59,960 There's no broken bones or... muscle damage. Miraculously. 120 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:01,960 I will have to stitch her up, though. 121 00:06:02,000 --> 00:06:06,160 Folk keep getting lost in t'blackout and turning onto my track. 122 00:06:06,200 --> 00:06:07,960 I'll have to put a sign up. 123 00:06:08,000 --> 00:06:10,600 I'm not sure it's your responsibility, Mrs Adam. 124 00:06:10,640 --> 00:06:12,920 Well, I've been reported for it. To whom? 125 00:06:12,960 --> 00:06:15,520 Police. For having an unmarked animal. 126 00:06:15,560 --> 00:06:18,920 On private land? I didn't even know it were a crime. 127 00:06:18,960 --> 00:06:21,080 It isn't. That's utterly ridiculous. 128 00:06:21,120 --> 00:06:24,960 I could end up with a fine, he reckoned, or court. 129 00:06:25,000 --> 00:06:28,360 The police said that? No, the air raid warden. 130 00:06:28,400 --> 00:06:31,200 He was cycling past just after it's happened. 131 00:06:31,240 --> 00:06:34,080 Did this warden have a moustache, by any chance? 132 00:06:35,160 --> 00:06:37,880 Aye. And an odious beady-eyed glare? 133 00:06:39,960 --> 00:06:42,920 Well, now you come to mention it... 134 00:06:45,880 --> 00:06:47,400 SHEEP BLEAT 135 00:06:51,240 --> 00:06:54,360 Where's my grandson? With his dad. 136 00:06:55,960 --> 00:06:58,280 Are you kidding me? I'm not. 137 00:06:58,320 --> 00:07:00,480 Oh, love. Love! 138 00:07:03,400 --> 00:07:05,480 Jenny, James is back! 139 00:07:05,520 --> 00:07:07,960 How long for? For good. 140 00:07:08,000 --> 00:07:09,960 Well, is he all right? Nothing's happened? 141 00:07:10,000 --> 00:07:11,560 Just the fever I were telling you about. 142 00:07:11,600 --> 00:07:13,960 But he's well now. They ended up discharging him. 143 00:07:15,240 --> 00:07:16,320 That's brilliant. 144 00:07:16,360 --> 00:07:18,520 You could have brought him up to help us, couldn't you? 145 00:07:18,560 --> 00:07:20,640 You know, to make up for you being late. 146 00:07:20,680 --> 00:07:22,800 Yeah, it don't look like you're struggling so far. 147 00:07:22,840 --> 00:07:24,200 Doris is mucking in, too. 148 00:07:24,240 --> 00:07:26,200 New hand? My friend. 149 00:07:26,240 --> 00:07:29,040 She's with the Women's Land Army up at Danby's Farm. 150 00:07:29,080 --> 00:07:31,480 Doris, this is my sister Helen. 151 00:07:31,520 --> 00:07:33,640 Hello. How do? 152 00:07:33,680 --> 00:07:36,240 I hear the WLA is not for the faint hearted. 153 00:07:36,280 --> 00:07:37,800 Oh, you've heard right. 154 00:07:37,840 --> 00:07:40,080 It suits me, though. I don't mind hard work. 155 00:07:40,120 --> 00:07:42,800 Well, uniform's not too bad, either. JENNY CHUCKLES 156 00:07:42,840 --> 00:07:45,320 Right, come on. You're blocking t'lane. 157 00:07:48,480 --> 00:07:49,960 Why don't you go home? 158 00:07:50,000 --> 00:07:52,560 Be with James. He's not going anywhere. 159 00:07:52,600 --> 00:07:54,080 It means I can do more here now. 160 00:07:54,120 --> 00:07:55,680 If you change your mind, we're fine. 161 00:07:55,720 --> 00:07:57,680 I can manage without you. 162 00:07:57,720 --> 00:07:59,120 RICHARD: Jenny! 163 00:08:00,560 --> 00:08:01,760 JENNY CHUCKLES 164 00:08:09,080 --> 00:08:11,080 BABY COOS, HE HUMS 165 00:08:11,120 --> 00:08:12,480 Much better. 166 00:08:13,720 --> 00:08:17,000 Here we go. Got there in the end, didn't we? 167 00:08:18,160 --> 00:08:19,240 Fourth time lucky. 168 00:08:21,520 --> 00:08:23,680 Didn't want to knock in case he was sleeping. 169 00:08:23,720 --> 00:08:25,960 There's no danger of that, bless him. 170 00:08:26,000 --> 00:08:27,760 BABY COOS 171 00:08:30,960 --> 00:08:33,240 How is it they know, do you think? What's that? 172 00:08:33,280 --> 00:08:35,200 To dirty everything 173 00:08:35,240 --> 00:08:37,200 at the precise moment you get them clean. 174 00:08:38,200 --> 00:08:40,400 Babies are a law unto themselves. 175 00:08:41,480 --> 00:08:44,160 SHE CHUCKLES You'll get used to it. 176 00:08:44,200 --> 00:08:48,440 Everything ticking along downstairs? Mr Dowson's just been on. 177 00:08:48,480 --> 00:08:51,560 He says it's only a five-minute job, but it needs doing today. 178 00:08:51,600 --> 00:08:53,120 Was Carmody already said out? 179 00:08:53,160 --> 00:08:56,160 No, but he's asked for the both of you. 180 00:08:56,200 --> 00:08:58,240 Must have got wind you're here. 181 00:08:58,280 --> 00:09:01,800 Already? Well, good news travels fast, don't it? 182 00:09:01,840 --> 00:09:04,080 They'll be queuing up to see you soon. 183 00:09:04,120 --> 00:09:07,760 He's a lovely man, Mr Dowson. He worships the ground you walk on. 184 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:14,800 I'd mind Jimmy but I've a wardens' meeting. 185 00:09:16,040 --> 00:09:17,800 Shall I tell him it'll have to wait? 186 00:09:25,040 --> 00:09:28,280 Are you quite sure about this? It's an easy job, by all accounts. 187 00:09:30,040 --> 00:09:32,720 And Helen takes him to the farm, doesn't she? 188 00:09:32,760 --> 00:09:36,680 Helen's more... adept with your offspring. 189 00:09:36,720 --> 00:09:39,840 Jimmy's due his feed soon, anyway. 190 00:09:39,880 --> 00:09:42,000 Dowson's farm is on its way to Heston. 191 00:09:42,040 --> 00:09:46,000 We'll be straight in and out, no bother, so drive, please. 192 00:09:47,880 --> 00:09:50,760 Carefully. As you wish. 193 00:09:50,800 --> 00:09:53,400 ENGINE STARTS 194 00:09:53,440 --> 00:09:55,400 DOG BARKS Sorry! 195 00:10:20,540 --> 00:10:24,820 Welcome back, Mr Herriot. Oh, it's grand to see you. 196 00:10:24,860 --> 00:10:26,540 Thank you, Mr Dowson. 197 00:10:26,580 --> 00:10:28,740 Well, there's your new assistant, then, is it? 198 00:10:28,780 --> 00:10:32,180 JAMES CHUCKLES Wee Jimmy. 199 00:10:32,220 --> 00:10:34,940 You're a bonny little pudding, aren't you, love, eh? 200 00:10:34,980 --> 00:10:37,060 Are you helping your daddy? JAMES CHUCKLES 201 00:10:37,100 --> 00:10:39,860 I doubt he'll last. Far too much sleeping on the job. 202 00:10:39,900 --> 00:10:42,780 Oh, you do come out with some corkers, Richard. 203 00:10:42,820 --> 00:10:44,260 I'll make us a brew, 204 00:10:44,300 --> 00:10:46,940 and then you can tell us all about your adventures. 205 00:10:46,980 --> 00:10:48,580 Their loss is our gain, lad. 206 00:10:48,620 --> 00:10:51,300 Next time, perhaps. We're on the clock, I'm afraid. 207 00:10:51,340 --> 00:10:52,620 What seems to be the trouble? 208 00:10:52,660 --> 00:10:55,540 I'm worried about my new calf kicking the bucket. 209 00:10:55,580 --> 00:10:57,460 Oh, goodness. I'm sorry to hear that. 210 00:10:57,500 --> 00:11:00,260 Let's take a look, shall we? I'd be obliged. 211 00:11:06,020 --> 00:11:07,420 I'll be back in a day or so. 212 00:11:07,460 --> 00:11:09,860 Keep the area as clean and dry as you can. Will do. 213 00:11:12,020 --> 00:11:16,980 What the devil's going on here? Stripes so they show up at night. 214 00:11:17,020 --> 00:11:18,740 He won't catch me out again. 215 00:11:18,780 --> 00:11:21,140 Mrs Sudderby, paint is toxic. 216 00:11:21,180 --> 00:11:22,900 I'm not feeding it to him. 217 00:11:22,940 --> 00:11:26,940 No, but cows like to lick things, including each other. 218 00:11:26,980 --> 00:11:30,860 Well, not if they're squashed flat on the road, Mr Farnon. 219 00:11:30,900 --> 00:11:33,380 Your bright idea, was it? 220 00:11:33,420 --> 00:11:36,020 The warden's. Of course it was. 221 00:11:36,060 --> 00:11:38,180 Stop that at once! No, now, hold on! 222 00:11:38,220 --> 00:11:40,020 I haven't got brass for another fine. 223 00:11:40,060 --> 00:11:41,860 You won't be getting one. 224 00:11:41,900 --> 00:11:44,900 What if Mr Bosworth comes back? Don't worry about Bosworth. 225 00:11:45,900 --> 00:11:46,980 I'll deal with him. 226 00:11:53,500 --> 00:11:55,340 He appears to be in rude health. 227 00:11:55,380 --> 00:11:59,020 I never said he was poorly, did I? Must be stage fright. 228 00:12:03,580 --> 00:12:04,740 Wait for it. 229 00:12:09,500 --> 00:12:13,220 There! Happens every time I feed him. 230 00:12:13,260 --> 00:12:15,300 Spilling all his milk. Never drinks a drop. 231 00:12:15,340 --> 00:12:17,860 He'll waste away if he keeps on with it. 232 00:12:17,900 --> 00:12:21,700 So he's not kicking the bucket. He's kicking THAT bucket. 233 00:12:21,740 --> 00:12:24,780 I'll leave you to give him his medicine. 234 00:12:24,820 --> 00:12:27,220 There isn't anything we can do, unfortunately. 235 00:12:27,260 --> 00:12:29,740 Come, now. There's no end to your cleverness, Mr Herriot. 236 00:12:29,780 --> 00:12:33,460 I were just thinking of that cow of mine with magnesium deficiency. 237 00:12:33,500 --> 00:12:36,100 She were laid there like a dead thing. 238 00:12:36,140 --> 00:12:38,620 You put a bottle in her vein, looked at your watch. 239 00:12:38,660 --> 00:12:40,140 "Mr Dowson," you said, 240 00:12:40,180 --> 00:12:43,660 "that beast will be up on its feet in twelve-and-a-half minutes." 241 00:12:43,700 --> 00:12:46,500 And believe me or not, twelve-and-a-half minutes later, 242 00:12:46,540 --> 00:12:48,260 she jumped up, walked away. 243 00:12:48,300 --> 00:12:50,780 Well, this is... It's a very different case. 244 00:12:50,820 --> 00:12:52,140 You'll have to train it out of him. 245 00:12:52,180 --> 00:12:54,980 It's not a medical problem, you see. It's psychological. 246 00:12:56,340 --> 00:12:59,940 I'm sure you'll think of summat. I'll put that brew on. 247 00:13:12,900 --> 00:13:14,260 THEY CHUCKLE 248 00:13:19,780 --> 00:13:21,500 HE EXHALES 249 00:13:21,540 --> 00:13:24,380 Cheer up. We've only lambing to get through now. 250 00:13:24,420 --> 00:13:27,220 Oh, aye, cos that's the easy part. 251 00:13:27,260 --> 00:13:29,420 DORIS GASPS I can't wait. 252 00:13:29,460 --> 00:13:31,980 We've had a few born early where I'm stopping. 253 00:13:32,020 --> 00:13:34,460 I love how their little tails wiggle. 254 00:13:34,500 --> 00:13:36,940 They are gorgeous, but it's tough work. 255 00:13:36,980 --> 00:13:40,060 Mr Danby reckons it will send me running back to Leeds. 256 00:13:40,100 --> 00:13:42,580 I'm sure you'll prove him wrong. HE GRUMBLES 257 00:13:42,620 --> 00:13:45,340 What? Who cares if she's from town? 258 00:13:45,380 --> 00:13:47,820 Did herself proud today, didn't she? 259 00:13:47,860 --> 00:13:51,660 I've not said any different. He's touchy about Leeds. 260 00:13:51,700 --> 00:13:55,460 Doris invited me to go for a visit. Show her all my haunts. 261 00:13:56,620 --> 00:13:58,900 They've had air raids over there. Bad 'uns. 262 00:13:58,940 --> 00:14:00,900 That's not the half of it, though, is it? 263 00:14:03,380 --> 00:14:05,940 Go on, tell her. 264 00:14:07,220 --> 00:14:09,460 Might not just be a visit. 265 00:14:09,500 --> 00:14:13,060 She could put a word in if I fancied a job there. 266 00:14:15,220 --> 00:14:17,260 I was on hats at Lewis's. 267 00:14:17,300 --> 00:14:19,740 They're a friendly bunch, and the money is fair. 268 00:14:19,780 --> 00:14:22,300 I was gonna tell you properly. Lewis's? 269 00:14:22,340 --> 00:14:25,940 You don't wanna work in a shop. It's a department store. 270 00:14:27,020 --> 00:14:28,540 But you're happy here, aren't you? 271 00:14:31,940 --> 00:14:35,260 I should get on. We could take these out with us. 272 00:14:37,700 --> 00:14:40,820 Nice talking to you, Helen. And you. 273 00:14:45,540 --> 00:14:48,780 You're never letting her go. We're shorthanded as it is. 274 00:14:48,820 --> 00:14:50,980 Well, she won't listen to me. 275 00:14:51,020 --> 00:14:54,700 Marches to the beat of her own drum, that one. Same as you. 276 00:14:54,740 --> 00:14:56,620 Chop Jenny in half, and it says farmer. 277 00:14:56,660 --> 00:14:59,700 Yeah? Well, she's dead set on doing summat else. 278 00:14:59,740 --> 00:15:00,820 Out the blue? 279 00:15:01,940 --> 00:15:03,340 She's made her mind up. 280 00:15:04,300 --> 00:15:05,860 Mmm. Or Doris has (!) 281 00:15:07,300 --> 00:15:08,540 Mrs Hall? 282 00:15:09,740 --> 00:15:13,100 Mrs Hall? DISTANT: Won't be a minute! 283 00:15:13,140 --> 00:15:15,660 You will not believe what I've just witnessed. 284 00:15:15,700 --> 00:15:17,700 Bosworth is cracked. 285 00:15:17,740 --> 00:15:19,060 Not only is he reporting 286 00:15:19,100 --> 00:15:21,500 hard-working farmers to the authorities, 287 00:15:21,540 --> 00:15:23,460 he wants them to paint their cows! 288 00:15:23,500 --> 00:15:26,180 He's gonna poison half the county's livestock. 289 00:15:26,220 --> 00:15:28,260 Honestly, I've seen some idiocy in my time, 290 00:15:28,300 --> 00:15:29,860 but this takes the biscuit. 291 00:15:29,900 --> 00:15:33,420 Is the man an imbecile or some sort of enemy agent? 292 00:15:34,620 --> 00:15:38,500 Ah, Mr Bosworth, how convenient. I was hoping to catch you. 293 00:15:38,540 --> 00:15:40,580 Did you just accuse me of treason? 294 00:15:40,620 --> 00:15:42,900 Well, if the cap fits. Mr Farnon! 295 00:15:42,940 --> 00:15:45,100 I have never been so insulted. 296 00:15:45,140 --> 00:15:48,700 He didn't mean it. He knows you're a stickler for safety. 297 00:15:48,740 --> 00:15:50,940 Lead paint is not safe for cows. 298 00:15:50,980 --> 00:15:54,580 In the blackout, cows aren't safe for people. 299 00:15:54,620 --> 00:15:57,380 Road collisions are on the increase in our sector. 300 00:15:57,420 --> 00:16:00,100 Lead paint is not safe for cows. 301 00:16:00,140 --> 00:16:01,740 Mr Farnon. Please? 302 00:16:01,780 --> 00:16:05,820 My primary concern is the welfare of this community. 303 00:16:05,860 --> 00:16:07,420 Then may I suggest you return to them 304 00:16:07,460 --> 00:16:09,540 and stop monopolising my housekeeper? 305 00:16:15,140 --> 00:16:20,900 I think that brings our meeting to a close, Mrs Hall. 306 00:16:20,940 --> 00:16:22,380 Good day. 307 00:16:32,380 --> 00:16:34,340 BABY COOS 308 00:16:34,380 --> 00:16:36,540 I'm sorry, I'm sorry. 309 00:16:36,580 --> 00:16:38,700 We'll see Mummy very soon, I promise. 310 00:16:40,220 --> 00:16:42,540 Slightly more challenging than I expected, 311 00:16:42,580 --> 00:16:44,820 doing my old job alongside a whole new one. 312 00:16:44,860 --> 00:16:46,180 I can tell. 313 00:16:47,300 --> 00:16:49,540 May I suggest something? For how to quiet him? 314 00:16:49,580 --> 00:16:51,380 For how to treat the calf. 315 00:16:51,420 --> 00:16:53,300 As Mr Farnon sometimes says, 316 00:16:53,340 --> 00:16:55,420 a little showmanship could be in order. 317 00:16:55,460 --> 00:16:57,380 Could it? Yes. 318 00:16:57,420 --> 00:16:59,700 I think I've got the measure of Mr Dowson. 319 00:16:59,740 --> 00:17:02,900 You see, it's not only the animals we need to consider 320 00:17:02,940 --> 00:17:04,300 but the people, too. 321 00:17:05,940 --> 00:17:07,820 Are we winning? 322 00:17:07,860 --> 00:17:11,180 We are indeed. I'm going to give him some thiamine. 323 00:17:11,220 --> 00:17:14,260 It's a vitamin. Marvellous stuff. Magic. 324 00:17:24,700 --> 00:17:26,260 COW MOOS 325 00:17:27,580 --> 00:17:30,380 Now, in approximately 30 minutes or so, 326 00:17:30,420 --> 00:17:33,300 this calf will stop kicking that bucket. 327 00:17:33,340 --> 00:17:36,140 I knew you'd crack it. Thank you, Richard. 328 00:17:36,180 --> 00:17:38,860 Mr Herriot. It was a pleasure. 329 00:17:38,900 --> 00:17:41,900 And there's no charge today. We best be off. 330 00:17:43,100 --> 00:17:46,020 BABY COOS Oh. Oh, dear. 331 00:17:46,060 --> 00:17:48,740 I think he's scrunched. Let's get you changed. 332 00:17:50,380 --> 00:17:51,700 Where's the bag of nappies? 333 00:17:52,980 --> 00:17:54,380 Excellent question. 334 00:18:00,060 --> 00:18:02,380 I might need some help. 335 00:18:02,420 --> 00:18:06,460 Don't you just love the smell of them? I'd bottle it if I could. 336 00:18:06,500 --> 00:18:08,500 Doubt it will sell too well in Lewis's. 337 00:18:08,540 --> 00:18:11,980 You'd be surprised. Rich people fork out for all sorts. 338 00:18:12,020 --> 00:18:15,140 Well, you've done a great job in here. It's like a new pin. 339 00:18:15,180 --> 00:18:16,540 Doris helped. 340 00:18:17,820 --> 00:18:20,300 Hope Mr Danby doesn't mind. He'll think we've stolen you. 341 00:18:20,340 --> 00:18:22,660 He said I can make up the hours tomorrow. 342 00:18:23,940 --> 00:18:27,260 Jenny, will you come outside for a minute? We should have a talk. 343 00:18:27,300 --> 00:18:30,740 Can we do it after? We're taking Candy and Joan out. 344 00:18:30,780 --> 00:18:32,340 Both? Yeah. 345 00:18:32,380 --> 00:18:34,180 Well, Joan's too green, in't she? 346 00:18:34,220 --> 00:18:37,460 Well, not for me. Doris will be on Candy. 347 00:18:37,500 --> 00:18:40,740 Well, after a few lessons, maybe. It's all right. 348 00:18:40,780 --> 00:18:43,140 I've been riding since I was little. 349 00:18:43,180 --> 00:18:46,260 I'm sorry. I know you wanna go out together, but Joan's too young. 350 00:18:46,300 --> 00:18:48,420 She needs more schooling before she's ready. 351 00:18:48,460 --> 00:18:51,060 Helen, I've been schooling her for months. She's come on loads. 352 00:18:51,100 --> 00:18:52,100 Not that I've seen. 353 00:18:52,140 --> 00:18:54,620 Cos you've hardly been here. Yes, I have. 354 00:18:54,660 --> 00:18:56,500 Not enough to tell me what's what. 355 00:18:58,460 --> 00:19:01,180 I've been trying my best. I'm not complaining. 356 00:19:01,220 --> 00:19:03,060 You've had your hands full with Jimmy. 357 00:19:03,100 --> 00:19:06,420 Well, it's fine. I know Jo, and she's good as gold. 358 00:19:08,100 --> 00:19:10,180 You don't have to worry. I promise. 359 00:19:27,300 --> 00:19:29,220 Off again? 360 00:19:29,260 --> 00:19:31,580 I've to check the list of telephones is up-to-date 361 00:19:31,620 --> 00:19:33,380 in case of emergencies. 362 00:19:33,420 --> 00:19:35,580 Turns out it's not just night rounds. 363 00:19:35,620 --> 00:19:37,100 I'm glad to hear it. 364 00:19:39,220 --> 00:19:41,500 You did agree to this arrangement. 365 00:19:41,540 --> 00:19:43,860 Before I knew there was a tyrant involved. 366 00:19:43,900 --> 00:19:45,260 Just the one? 367 00:19:46,820 --> 00:19:48,580 I overstepped the mark, and I'm sorry. 368 00:19:50,180 --> 00:19:52,740 If you think this job means I'm neglecting my duties, 369 00:19:52,780 --> 00:19:55,220 I'd rather you just tell me straight in private. 370 00:19:55,260 --> 00:19:58,260 I don't. I take a great pride in what I do here. 371 00:19:58,300 --> 00:20:00,980 That's not in any doubt. I was criticising Bosworth. 372 00:20:01,020 --> 00:20:03,060 His lack of regard for your time. 373 00:20:03,100 --> 00:20:05,340 I've only had two training sessions. 374 00:20:05,380 --> 00:20:07,020 Feels like more. 375 00:20:07,060 --> 00:20:09,940 And if he's at fault, it's my business. 376 00:20:09,980 --> 00:20:11,100 Understood. 377 00:20:12,300 --> 00:20:14,660 I can fight my own battles. I'm more than aware of that. 378 00:20:17,780 --> 00:20:19,180 Right, then. 379 00:20:21,340 --> 00:20:24,540 I shouldn't be late, but there's a pie in the oven just in case. 380 00:20:25,580 --> 00:20:26,580 Thank you very much. 381 00:20:31,420 --> 00:20:34,780 Candy's raring to go. I can feel it. 382 00:20:34,820 --> 00:20:36,340 She knows this is where we gallop. 383 00:20:36,380 --> 00:20:38,100 We can let them run, if you're ready? 384 00:20:57,900 --> 00:21:00,060 We had to make do, but he's clean and happy now. 385 00:21:00,100 --> 00:21:02,460 You are a godsend, Elsie. Thank you. 386 00:21:02,500 --> 00:21:04,980 Mr Herriot! Mr Herriot, come quick. 387 00:21:09,780 --> 00:21:13,180 He's cured. Happy as Larry. 388 00:21:13,220 --> 00:21:15,700 I don't understand. The injection we gave him... 389 00:21:15,740 --> 00:21:18,860 Was obviously just the tonic. Just like you said. 390 00:21:18,900 --> 00:21:20,980 You're a miracle worker, Richard. 391 00:21:21,020 --> 00:21:22,700 Glad to be of assistance, Mr Dowson. 392 00:21:28,260 --> 00:21:30,060 PLANE ROARS OVERHEAD 393 00:21:36,300 --> 00:21:38,100 HORSE WHINNIES 394 00:21:38,140 --> 00:21:41,140 Whoa! Candy. Candy! 395 00:21:41,180 --> 00:21:43,340 Candy! Stop! It's all right. 396 00:21:43,380 --> 00:21:46,860 Doris! Doris! I can't slow down. 397 00:21:48,460 --> 00:21:50,540 PLANE ENGINES ROAR 398 00:21:50,580 --> 00:21:52,740 It's all right, it's one of ours. 399 00:21:52,780 --> 00:21:54,660 PLANE RUMBLES IN DISTANCE 400 00:22:08,540 --> 00:22:10,140 SOFT WHIMPER 401 00:22:13,700 --> 00:22:15,220 DOG WHINES WEAKLY 402 00:22:16,820 --> 00:22:18,300 Oh! 403 00:22:22,500 --> 00:22:23,980 Look at you. DOG CRIES 404 00:22:25,260 --> 00:22:28,260 You poor thing. Oh! 405 00:22:32,020 --> 00:22:33,980 PHONE RINGS 406 00:22:35,180 --> 00:22:37,220 Darrowby two-two-nine-seven? 'Mr Farnon.' 407 00:22:37,260 --> 00:22:39,020 I need you to come quickly. 408 00:22:39,060 --> 00:22:41,780 Mrs Hall, whatever's the matter? I heard a plane go over just now. 409 00:22:41,820 --> 00:22:45,260 No, I found a dog in terrible pain. 410 00:22:45,300 --> 00:22:47,260 I don't know what's wrong, but he's suffering. 411 00:22:47,300 --> 00:22:49,100 Tell me where you are. I'm on my way. 412 00:22:50,500 --> 00:22:54,140 So, how did you find it? Your first case back in the saddle. 413 00:22:54,180 --> 00:22:56,060 Eye-opening. HAMISH GRIZZLES 414 00:22:56,100 --> 00:22:57,900 HE BARKS 415 00:22:57,940 --> 00:22:59,420 You think I was too unorthodox? 416 00:22:59,460 --> 00:23:01,900 JAMES: You were lucky. CARMODY: Complete coincidence. 417 00:23:01,940 --> 00:23:03,660 I've just learned it's better to humour him 418 00:23:03,700 --> 00:23:04,860 or one ends up there all day. 419 00:23:04,900 --> 00:23:06,900 A harmless vitamin shot was an excellent solution 420 00:23:06,940 --> 00:23:08,660 in the circumstances. 421 00:23:08,700 --> 00:23:10,900 Although, you will have to follow up. 422 00:23:10,940 --> 00:23:13,340 Give him some pointers on training. 423 00:23:13,380 --> 00:23:15,980 Can you manage that around your studies? Of course. 424 00:23:17,100 --> 00:23:18,980 All set for the exams, then? 425 00:23:19,020 --> 00:23:20,980 Take them today, if I could. HAMISH BARKS 426 00:23:22,220 --> 00:23:23,820 Quiet, boy. BARKS 427 00:23:23,860 --> 00:23:25,420 You know what this means. 428 00:23:25,460 --> 00:23:27,940 Do I? You know, what's the saying? 429 00:23:27,980 --> 00:23:30,820 "When the student is truly ready, the teacher will disappear." 430 00:23:30,860 --> 00:23:33,340 You've improved in leaps and bounds since I left. 431 00:23:33,380 --> 00:23:34,500 No. HAMISH YAPS 432 00:23:34,540 --> 00:23:35,940 I've still an awful lot to learn. 433 00:23:35,980 --> 00:23:37,460 And you'd have come up with something 434 00:23:37,500 --> 00:23:39,340 if you hadn't been so preoccupied with Jimmy. 435 00:23:39,380 --> 00:23:41,260 BRAKES SCREECH 436 00:23:41,300 --> 00:23:43,500 Whatever's the matter? 437 00:23:43,540 --> 00:23:45,420 Jimmy. 438 00:23:45,460 --> 00:23:47,020 HAMISH WHINES 439 00:23:47,060 --> 00:23:50,220 Oh, dear. Good gracious. I forgot him. 440 00:23:58,400 --> 00:24:00,560 You're a dab hand with livestock, Mr Herriot, 441 00:24:00,600 --> 00:24:02,720 but you've a way to go with t'little 'un. 442 00:24:02,760 --> 00:24:04,320 I've no idea what came over me. 443 00:24:04,360 --> 00:24:05,840 If it's any consolation, 444 00:24:05,880 --> 00:24:08,160 my parents forgot I was at boarding school once... 445 00:24:08,200 --> 00:24:09,880 for an entire summer. 446 00:24:09,920 --> 00:24:11,360 I didn't turn out too badly, did I? 447 00:24:14,160 --> 00:24:16,920 Well, we should dash. He needs his feed. 448 00:24:16,960 --> 00:24:18,800 Thanks for having him, Mr Dowson. Elsie. 449 00:24:18,840 --> 00:24:20,920 BABY GRIZZLES Sorry, again. 450 00:24:22,840 --> 00:24:26,400 To Heston, Carmody. And don't spare the horses. 451 00:24:26,440 --> 00:24:27,960 Thanks, Elsie. 452 00:24:37,560 --> 00:24:38,880 Doris? 453 00:24:41,320 --> 00:24:43,120 Doris! I'm all right. 454 00:24:44,920 --> 00:24:47,040 Just getting my breath back. 455 00:24:47,080 --> 00:24:50,120 Where's Candy? CANDY SNORTS 456 00:24:52,400 --> 00:24:53,960 Is she lame? 457 00:24:54,000 --> 00:24:57,280 She stumbled on the wet roots, and we both went flying. 458 00:24:58,680 --> 00:25:00,360 CANDY WHINNIES, BLOWS 459 00:25:17,200 --> 00:25:19,200 Any idea who he belongs to? 460 00:25:19,240 --> 00:25:21,120 His tag says "Bingo", but there's no address. 461 00:25:21,160 --> 00:25:24,280 Well, Bingo is spasming... 462 00:25:24,320 --> 00:25:26,760 which means poison. 463 00:25:26,800 --> 00:25:28,280 And time is against us. 464 00:25:30,840 --> 00:25:32,760 There's summat white on his paws. See? 465 00:25:32,800 --> 00:25:36,040 BINGO WHIMPERS Ah, yes. That'd be paint. 466 00:25:36,080 --> 00:25:37,800 It must have been up to mischief. 467 00:25:37,840 --> 00:25:40,080 Is that what's done it? No. 468 00:25:40,120 --> 00:25:42,440 My best guess would be strychnine 469 00:25:42,480 --> 00:25:44,520 or some sort of pesticide in something he's eaten. 470 00:25:44,560 --> 00:25:46,160 BINGO WHINES SOFTLY 471 00:25:46,200 --> 00:25:47,600 Will he recover? 472 00:25:49,160 --> 00:25:51,480 We need to make him vomit - the sooner the better. 473 00:25:52,560 --> 00:25:55,320 I use soda crystals at home, 474 00:25:55,360 --> 00:25:57,360 but apomorphine will do the trick. 475 00:25:59,320 --> 00:26:00,560 Oh. 476 00:26:05,400 --> 00:26:07,240 Candy bolted. 477 00:26:07,280 --> 00:26:09,920 Did she? Aeroplane went over and spooked her. 478 00:26:09,960 --> 00:26:12,960 I think she's gone lame on her near fore. 479 00:26:13,000 --> 00:26:15,280 There's no "think" about it. You can tell a mile off. 480 00:26:15,320 --> 00:26:16,840 JENNY: Not like her to get scared. 481 00:26:16,880 --> 00:26:18,400 It's the noise. She's not used to it. 482 00:26:18,440 --> 00:26:20,720 Always had peace and quiet, haven't you, girl? 483 00:26:20,760 --> 00:26:24,240 Let's have a look at you. Was Joan all right? 484 00:26:27,200 --> 00:26:30,240 Yeah. No trouble. Dare I ask what happened to Doris? 485 00:26:30,280 --> 00:26:33,560 She came off, but she's fine. I've sent her to phone Skeldale. 486 00:26:33,600 --> 00:26:36,360 CANDY GRUNTS Ooh. Is that tender, girl? 487 00:26:36,400 --> 00:26:37,600 Easy now. 488 00:26:39,080 --> 00:26:43,000 Easy. It might just be a sprain. 489 00:26:44,720 --> 00:26:48,400 Aye. Well, let's hope so, young lady. 490 00:27:00,120 --> 00:27:02,080 There we are. 491 00:27:02,120 --> 00:27:05,880 BINGO WHINES Yeah. Nice and clear. 492 00:27:05,920 --> 00:27:08,800 Well, let's hope he brought up enough of the poison. 493 00:27:12,200 --> 00:27:14,000 Is there nothing else you can do for him? 494 00:27:14,040 --> 00:27:15,760 I can give him a barbiturate. 495 00:27:17,480 --> 00:27:19,240 It's no cure, but it'll ease the symptoms 496 00:27:20,360 --> 00:27:21,720 Relax his muscles. 497 00:27:21,760 --> 00:27:23,840 There, now. There's a good boy. 498 00:27:25,640 --> 00:27:27,840 It shouldn't take long for this to take effect... 499 00:27:28,920 --> 00:27:31,000 ..and then we can whisk him back to the surgery. 500 00:27:34,080 --> 00:27:35,240 In the meantime... 501 00:27:36,440 --> 00:27:38,840 ..let's keep him as warm and comfortable as we can. 502 00:27:43,200 --> 00:27:46,080 It gave me such a scare. SHE CHUCKLES 503 00:27:46,120 --> 00:27:49,560 I'm not sure how I'd be in a real emergency. 504 00:27:49,600 --> 00:27:52,000 This is a real emergency. 505 00:27:52,040 --> 00:27:54,640 You've dealt with it impeccably. 506 00:27:54,680 --> 00:27:56,200 MR BOSWORTH: Can't park that there. 507 00:27:58,560 --> 00:28:00,240 Oh, good Lord. 508 00:28:01,760 --> 00:28:04,920 What now, Mr Bosworth? A reprimand for an unmarked dog. 509 00:28:04,960 --> 00:28:06,280 What on earth are you doing? 510 00:28:07,240 --> 00:28:08,880 Mr Farnon... 511 00:28:10,200 --> 00:28:11,640 ..he's gone very still. 512 00:28:29,000 --> 00:28:32,480 I'm afraid we're too late. He's stopped breathing. 513 00:28:40,960 --> 00:28:43,240 What a terrible shame. 514 00:28:43,280 --> 00:28:46,000 At least we managed to ease his suffering. 515 00:28:46,040 --> 00:28:47,400 That's something. 516 00:28:52,000 --> 00:28:54,320 We should find his owner. Yes. 517 00:28:54,360 --> 00:28:57,080 I don't suppose you know anyone around here with a dog named Bingo? 518 00:28:57,120 --> 00:28:59,280 I do, yes. Who? 519 00:29:01,160 --> 00:29:02,840 HE INHALES SHAKILY It's me. 520 00:29:11,000 --> 00:29:13,520 Mr Bosworth, I feel I owe you an apology 521 00:29:13,560 --> 00:29:16,320 for my unkind remarks earlier. 522 00:29:18,880 --> 00:29:21,400 I'm glad you were there with him at the end, Mrs Hall. 523 00:29:22,680 --> 00:29:24,480 One friendly face, at least. 524 00:29:28,400 --> 00:29:30,640 Is there anyone we can fetch for you? 525 00:29:30,680 --> 00:29:32,720 To sit with you a while? 526 00:29:32,760 --> 00:29:36,040 Afraid not. It were just me and Bingo. 527 00:29:38,320 --> 00:29:39,600 He was a fine dog... 528 00:29:40,600 --> 00:29:43,080 ..and I wish there were more I could have done to save him. 529 00:29:51,280 --> 00:29:53,760 I said hurry, not break the land speed record. 530 00:29:53,800 --> 00:29:56,400 Fear not. Mrs Pumphrey taught me how to hold my nerve at the wheel. 531 00:29:59,000 --> 00:30:01,000 The trick is to distract oneself... Carmody... 532 00:30:01,040 --> 00:30:02,960 ..from hazards that crop up... Stop! Stop! 533 00:30:07,240 --> 00:30:10,200 Sorry, Jimmy. Hello. 534 00:30:10,240 --> 00:30:12,200 H... Hello. 535 00:30:12,240 --> 00:30:15,840 Thanks for stopping. Any chance of a lift? 536 00:30:17,480 --> 00:30:19,680 Er, yes, er... There shouldn't be any... 537 00:30:19,720 --> 00:30:21,840 Don't see why... Er... Hop in, why don't you? Yes. 538 00:30:21,880 --> 00:30:25,320 Might help to ask where she's going, especially as we're in a rush. 539 00:30:25,360 --> 00:30:27,200 The vet's in Darrowby Square? 540 00:30:27,240 --> 00:30:30,040 There's no answer on the phone, and I've a horse need seeing. 541 00:30:30,080 --> 00:30:32,480 Whereabouts? Do you know Heston Grange? 542 00:30:34,520 --> 00:30:35,640 We do. Get in. 543 00:30:35,680 --> 00:30:37,720 Sorry if it's a bit of a squeeze back there. 544 00:30:37,760 --> 00:30:39,880 Meet Jimmy and Hamish. Hello. How do you do? 545 00:30:39,920 --> 00:30:41,360 I'm Richard. He's James. 546 00:30:41,400 --> 00:30:42,920 I'm Doris. Doris, ah! 547 00:30:48,280 --> 00:30:50,720 I'd always hoped there'd be more than two of us, 548 00:30:50,760 --> 00:30:54,920 but I were never lucky enough to click with anyone. 549 00:30:56,400 --> 00:30:58,160 Perhaps, if you're ready, 550 00:30:58,200 --> 00:31:01,080 we could discuss what poisoned Bingo? 551 00:31:01,120 --> 00:31:04,520 Now it's too late. I'm not much of a prospect. 552 00:31:05,560 --> 00:31:06,800 CLOCK TICKS 553 00:31:08,600 --> 00:31:10,000 Nonsense. 554 00:31:11,320 --> 00:31:13,560 You've still got your health. 555 00:31:13,600 --> 00:31:14,960 I made my peace with it. 556 00:31:16,560 --> 00:31:18,680 As have you, I suspect, Mr Farnon? 557 00:31:19,840 --> 00:31:21,520 Made my peace with what, exactly? 558 00:31:22,920 --> 00:31:25,840 Well, we may not have a family, but we have a vocation. 559 00:31:25,880 --> 00:31:27,160 Keep ourselves busy. 560 00:31:28,200 --> 00:31:29,960 Can't hope for more at our age. 561 00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:33,200 I... I'd like to think there's life in the old dog yet. 562 00:31:38,120 --> 00:31:39,920 If you say so. 563 00:31:41,080 --> 00:31:42,480 Anyway, Bingo. 564 00:31:42,520 --> 00:31:45,280 I really do want to get to the bottom of this. 565 00:31:45,320 --> 00:31:48,040 Is there something he could have got into? 566 00:31:48,080 --> 00:31:50,000 Weed killer, rat poison? 567 00:31:50,040 --> 00:31:52,600 I don't even own a mousetrap. 568 00:31:55,520 --> 00:31:56,840 Well, that solves one mystery. 569 00:31:57,920 --> 00:32:00,440 He had paint on his paws. Oh. 570 00:32:01,640 --> 00:32:04,720 Were it the lead in the paint that poisoned him? No. 571 00:32:04,760 --> 00:32:07,560 His symptoms weren't those we'd see in lead poisoning. 572 00:32:07,600 --> 00:32:10,080 The real culprit must be near at hand, though. 573 00:32:10,120 --> 00:32:13,040 I told you, I don't have anything toxic. It must have been the paint. 574 00:32:13,080 --> 00:32:14,440 What about these? 575 00:32:14,480 --> 00:32:16,880 For slugs? Bingo! Sorry. 576 00:32:16,920 --> 00:32:19,920 HE SIGHS I haven't used those for years. 577 00:32:19,960 --> 00:32:23,360 Well, safe to say, Bingo had a nose around, 578 00:32:23,400 --> 00:32:24,880 ate a couple out of curiosity. 579 00:32:24,920 --> 00:32:26,600 No. It was the paint, I'm sure of it. 580 00:32:26,640 --> 00:32:28,200 And I'm sure it wasn't. 581 00:32:28,240 --> 00:32:30,600 I've been handing it out all over 582 00:32:30,640 --> 00:32:32,960 for the safe marking of kerbs and signage. 583 00:32:33,000 --> 00:32:36,560 It's no good for morale if dogs are dropping like flies. 584 00:32:36,600 --> 00:32:39,360 We'll just have to tell folk to be careful with it, won't we? 585 00:32:39,400 --> 00:32:43,760 Yes. And to stop painting their cows immediately. 586 00:32:45,560 --> 00:32:49,480 I suppose, if you insist. 587 00:32:49,520 --> 00:32:53,120 That could well be the safest option. 588 00:32:53,160 --> 00:32:55,560 I'm very sorry indeed, Mr Farnon. 589 00:32:55,600 --> 00:32:58,160 I'm very sorry about your dog. 590 00:33:01,320 --> 00:33:03,280 I couldn't detect any signs of fracture. 591 00:33:04,440 --> 00:33:07,680 Probably a tendon sprain. Like we hoped. 592 00:33:07,720 --> 00:33:10,600 This should give her some support. 593 00:33:10,640 --> 00:33:12,680 I've treated her for the pain and inflammation. 594 00:33:12,720 --> 00:33:14,520 Bit of a hero, aren't you? 595 00:33:20,600 --> 00:33:23,320 Oh, I like horses. 596 00:33:23,360 --> 00:33:26,840 I mean, I... specialise in horses. 597 00:33:26,880 --> 00:33:29,960 Yes. Don't mind him, he's from London. 598 00:33:30,000 --> 00:33:31,360 DORIS LAUGHS SOFTLY 599 00:33:33,360 --> 00:33:35,040 There's nothing up with her mouth. No. 600 00:33:36,120 --> 00:33:37,800 But teeth are a good indication of age. 601 00:33:37,840 --> 00:33:39,240 HORSE SNORTS 602 00:33:39,280 --> 00:33:42,280 Easy. And Candy's elderly now. 603 00:33:42,320 --> 00:33:44,520 Oh, we know that. 604 00:33:44,560 --> 00:33:46,280 Older horses can be prone to injury. 605 00:33:46,320 --> 00:33:48,600 Too much wear and tear on the joints. 606 00:33:49,760 --> 00:33:51,400 So, we should keep her bandaged, then? 607 00:33:51,440 --> 00:33:53,200 Oh, that would help, 608 00:33:53,240 --> 00:33:56,080 but it might not be enough to stop it happening again. 609 00:33:56,120 --> 00:33:57,360 What more can we do? 610 00:33:57,400 --> 00:33:59,760 It would actually be a case of doing less. 611 00:34:00,800 --> 00:34:03,560 Especially when it comes to riding. 612 00:34:03,600 --> 00:34:06,280 You mean stop? I do, I'm afraid. 613 00:34:06,320 --> 00:34:09,720 Not completely, though? To prevent further injury... 614 00:34:13,120 --> 00:34:16,120 ..it might be time to think about putting her out to pasture. 615 00:34:16,160 --> 00:34:18,520 Well, bloody 'ellfire. 616 00:34:20,920 --> 00:34:22,200 Sorry. 617 00:34:23,800 --> 00:34:26,280 JIMMY CRIES Here. 618 00:34:28,840 --> 00:34:31,080 Hey, hey, hey, hey. 619 00:34:37,240 --> 00:34:39,440 Sorry I didn't listen. 620 00:34:39,480 --> 00:34:41,320 You weren't to know Candy'd bolt. 621 00:34:41,360 --> 00:34:44,800 She's lame cos of me. You heard James. 622 00:34:44,840 --> 00:34:46,680 She's lame cos she's getting older. 623 00:34:48,840 --> 00:34:50,320 I've taken her for granted. 624 00:34:52,160 --> 00:34:55,080 She's all we've got left of Mum. That's not true. 625 00:34:56,680 --> 00:34:58,120 Mum's everywhere here. 626 00:34:59,560 --> 00:35:01,320 Always will be. 627 00:35:01,360 --> 00:35:03,120 I remember t'first time she put me on her. 628 00:35:03,160 --> 00:35:05,600 Just down there. Must have been about four. 629 00:35:06,640 --> 00:35:08,600 Practically born in the saddle, you. 630 00:35:12,640 --> 00:35:14,120 She's years left in her yet. 631 00:35:15,480 --> 00:35:17,400 We'll treat her like a queen, won't we? 632 00:35:19,560 --> 00:35:20,920 You've still got Joan to ride. 633 00:35:22,120 --> 00:35:24,520 She has come on - you were right. 634 00:35:27,320 --> 00:35:29,600 She's not the only one who's grown up around here, either. 635 00:35:31,160 --> 00:35:34,520 I know. You're a proper mum now. 636 00:35:34,560 --> 00:35:35,840 I meant you. 637 00:35:38,760 --> 00:35:40,960 Turn me back for five minutes and you're a woman. 638 00:35:44,600 --> 00:35:45,640 WHISPERS: Sorry... 639 00:35:46,920 --> 00:35:48,560 ..I've not been here to notice. 640 00:35:50,200 --> 00:35:53,480 You've had a pretty good excuse. HELEN CHUCKLES SADLY 641 00:35:58,480 --> 00:36:00,000 I might be a mum... 642 00:36:01,680 --> 00:36:03,320 ..but I'm your sister first. 643 00:36:04,520 --> 00:36:06,160 And I won't stop worrying about you. 644 00:36:07,600 --> 00:36:09,120 I've noticed. 645 00:36:13,600 --> 00:36:17,880 Listen, if you're set on going somewhere else, I won't stop you. 646 00:36:19,320 --> 00:36:22,400 I just want it to be your decision... 647 00:36:22,440 --> 00:36:23,760 not Doris'. 648 00:36:25,280 --> 00:36:27,240 I'm not leaving. 649 00:36:27,280 --> 00:36:31,280 Just visiting for a day or so. See what I think of it. 650 00:36:31,320 --> 00:36:34,080 And anyway, Doris doesn't want me to get a job in Leeds. 651 00:36:34,120 --> 00:36:36,240 She thinks I'm better off here. 652 00:36:36,280 --> 00:36:39,760 Does she? Whose idea was it, then? 653 00:36:39,800 --> 00:36:41,600 Yours. 654 00:36:41,640 --> 00:36:43,760 You always said I was too young to choose farming, 655 00:36:43,800 --> 00:36:45,680 that the world's bigger than Darrowby. 656 00:36:49,280 --> 00:36:50,480 I did. 657 00:36:53,120 --> 00:36:54,640 Back then, it were just us. 658 00:36:56,440 --> 00:36:58,840 Now I'm bumping into people from all over. 659 00:36:58,880 --> 00:37:00,760 Land girls, volunteers. 660 00:37:03,040 --> 00:37:04,800 They've done so much more than me. 661 00:37:08,720 --> 00:37:10,000 I know what you meant now. 662 00:37:11,440 --> 00:37:14,840 I should see what else is out there, then decide. 663 00:37:17,080 --> 00:37:18,520 So, this is all down to me? 664 00:37:25,280 --> 00:37:26,600 I can go, then? 665 00:37:27,920 --> 00:37:29,680 When Doris visits? 666 00:37:30,920 --> 00:37:32,720 As long as you keep your wits about you... 667 00:37:34,960 --> 00:37:38,080 ..and you bring me back something nice from Lewis's. 668 00:37:38,120 --> 00:37:39,760 THEY LAUGH 669 00:37:45,920 --> 00:37:49,040 Seeing Bosworth like that, all alone... 670 00:37:50,240 --> 00:37:51,640 ..makes one grateful, doesn't it? 671 00:37:52,720 --> 00:37:55,400 Must be why he throws himself into his work. 672 00:37:55,440 --> 00:37:57,080 I suppose if it weren't for the practice, 673 00:37:57,120 --> 00:37:59,800 I might find myself in a cold little place like that, 674 00:37:59,840 --> 00:38:01,560 listening to the clock tick. 675 00:38:03,320 --> 00:38:04,640 Very possibly. 676 00:38:05,640 --> 00:38:08,800 You agree with him... that we're alike? 677 00:38:08,840 --> 00:38:10,000 You're practically twins. 678 00:38:10,040 --> 00:38:13,720 What? You both have your particular ways. 679 00:38:13,760 --> 00:38:16,000 Woe betide anyone who suggests a change. 680 00:38:16,040 --> 00:38:18,920 I'll have you know, I'm very adaptable. 681 00:38:18,960 --> 00:38:20,160 I relish change... 682 00:38:22,000 --> 00:38:23,760 ..given the time to become accustomed to it. 683 00:38:25,640 --> 00:38:26,960 Christ! I'm him. 684 00:38:27,000 --> 00:38:30,160 LAUGHING: Give over! I'm having you on. 685 00:38:30,200 --> 00:38:32,400 I'm Bosworth. Put me out of my misery immediately. 686 00:38:32,440 --> 00:38:36,200 You're nothing like him. You've an house full, for starters. 687 00:38:36,240 --> 00:38:37,960 It won't stay that way forever. 688 00:38:38,000 --> 00:38:40,840 Well, only if you give up on life, like him. 689 00:38:40,880 --> 00:38:42,880 No, you've plenty left ahead. 690 00:38:44,600 --> 00:38:45,760 Don't be daft. 691 00:38:46,800 --> 00:38:49,360 You're right, as usual. 692 00:38:50,520 --> 00:38:52,400 A timely reminder, nonetheless. 693 00:38:52,440 --> 00:38:55,600 Seize the day... while we still can. 694 00:39:03,160 --> 00:39:05,960 So, go on. How was it? 695 00:39:07,040 --> 00:39:08,880 More stressful than the RAF. 696 00:39:11,000 --> 00:39:12,800 I take it he had an explosion down here? 697 00:39:12,840 --> 00:39:15,160 Feels like he's wearing half the nappies in Yorkshire. 698 00:39:15,200 --> 00:39:18,320 Elsie Dowson kindly fashioned him something with tea towels... 699 00:39:19,480 --> 00:39:22,000 ..because I forgot his bag. Oh. 700 00:39:22,040 --> 00:39:24,160 A bit of a juggling act, in't it? 701 00:39:24,200 --> 00:39:26,880 And fire breathing on the tightrope. 702 00:39:29,160 --> 00:39:30,960 No idea how you managed by yourself. 703 00:39:32,200 --> 00:39:34,240 Audrey and Siegfried stopped me going spare. 704 00:39:35,520 --> 00:39:37,520 Can share the load together now, though, can't we? 705 00:39:40,000 --> 00:39:42,560 Not sure you'll trust me to. 706 00:39:45,640 --> 00:39:47,240 It wasn't only the bag.. 707 00:39:48,560 --> 00:39:49,800 ..I forgot about. 708 00:39:51,840 --> 00:39:54,120 But he was safe and warm with the Dowsons the entire time. 709 00:39:54,160 --> 00:39:55,920 No harm came to him, I swear. 710 00:39:55,960 --> 00:39:58,920 Are you trying to tell me...? I left him behind. Yes. 711 00:40:01,600 --> 00:40:04,200 It's unforgivable. I know, and... and I'm so sorry. 712 00:40:08,560 --> 00:40:10,120 How long did it take you to notice? 713 00:40:11,440 --> 00:40:12,800 A few minutes... 714 00:40:14,160 --> 00:40:15,400 ..in the car. 715 00:40:20,920 --> 00:40:23,480 I think I'm just so glad to be here. 716 00:40:23,520 --> 00:40:25,400 So desperate to get back to normal. 717 00:40:26,440 --> 00:40:28,400 I tried to do too much all at once. 718 00:40:28,440 --> 00:40:30,760 And let you both down, terribly. 719 00:40:34,120 --> 00:40:36,520 BABY GRIZZLES, HELEN SHUSHES SOFTLY 720 00:40:36,560 --> 00:40:37,640 Hey. 721 00:40:39,400 --> 00:40:40,560 No, you haven't. 722 00:40:42,560 --> 00:40:44,400 You've just been up two-nights straight 723 00:40:44,440 --> 00:40:45,960 with a baby for the first time ever. 724 00:40:46,000 --> 00:40:47,440 It's no excuse. 725 00:40:47,480 --> 00:40:49,760 I made plenty of mistakes of my own that way. 726 00:40:51,880 --> 00:40:54,520 You've been like a... duck to water. 727 00:40:54,560 --> 00:40:56,760 Headless chicken, more like. 728 00:40:58,880 --> 00:41:00,280 You'll get used to it. 729 00:41:01,560 --> 00:41:02,840 Don't be so hard on yourself. 730 00:41:08,720 --> 00:41:10,880 Tristan certainly seems to be living life to the full. 731 00:41:10,920 --> 00:41:12,960 What did you make of his letter? Watch out! 732 00:41:13,000 --> 00:41:14,800 HEAVY THUD, WHEELS SKID 733 00:41:18,320 --> 00:41:20,280 SIEGFRIED EXHALES Well, I never. 734 00:41:20,320 --> 00:41:22,040 COW MOOS 735 00:41:22,080 --> 00:41:24,160 It worked. Now, I never said it wouldn't work. 736 00:41:24,200 --> 00:41:26,600 All is forgiven. Mr Bosworth saved us. 737 00:41:26,640 --> 00:41:28,280 You're the one who saw the damn thing. 738 00:41:28,320 --> 00:41:29,960 Only cos she's got stripes. 739 00:41:30,000 --> 00:41:31,720 Debateable. 740 00:41:31,760 --> 00:41:34,360 Plain as day. Hardly. 741 00:41:34,400 --> 00:41:36,800 What? Definitely. I think not. 742 00:41:36,840 --> 00:41:39,880 Well, then, you'd be wrong. SIEGFRIED SHOOS COW 743 00:41:39,920 --> 00:41:41,640 MRS HALL: Come on now, madam. 744 00:41:41,680 --> 00:41:43,640 I've had my fill of stubborn beast today. 745 00:41:43,680 --> 00:41:45,120 Now, that's just rude (!) 746 00:41:48,880 --> 00:41:51,120 Do you think we'll ever get used to it? 747 00:41:51,160 --> 00:41:53,320 Reckon we'll just have to accept the chaos. 748 00:41:53,360 --> 00:41:56,160 He'll keep us on our toes, that's for sure. 749 00:41:56,200 --> 00:41:58,680 Absolutely. JAMES CHUCKLES 750 00:41:58,720 --> 00:42:00,480 Even when he's big. 751 00:42:00,520 --> 00:42:02,720 Try not to worry. 752 00:42:02,760 --> 00:42:04,480 If Jenny goes, she'll be back. 753 00:42:04,520 --> 00:42:07,120 SIEGFRIED APPROACHES, SINGING QUIETLY 754 00:42:10,440 --> 00:42:13,680 Oh. O-O-Ouch! Damn! Blast! 755 00:42:13,720 --> 00:42:15,120 BLOWS HANDS 756 00:42:15,160 --> 00:42:17,680 Today's been rather surprising. 757 00:42:17,720 --> 00:42:20,960 Carmody's stolen my crown, Mrs Hall's leading the war effort, 758 00:42:21,000 --> 00:42:23,520 and Siegfried's cooking now, apparently. 759 00:42:24,680 --> 00:42:26,640 Are you feeling all right? 760 00:42:26,680 --> 00:42:29,400 Adapt or die, that's what they say. 761 00:42:29,440 --> 00:42:31,440 He's showing he's adaptable by warming up a pie. 762 00:42:31,480 --> 00:42:35,160 I've been remiss over Mrs Hall's new duties. 763 00:42:35,200 --> 00:42:37,920 It's only right I should step in and take the strain now and again. 764 00:42:37,960 --> 00:42:39,000 I, for one, sleep better 765 00:42:39,040 --> 00:42:40,920 knowing you're out there taking care of us. 766 00:42:40,960 --> 00:42:42,640 I commend your bravery, Mrs Hall. 767 00:42:42,680 --> 00:42:45,120 Thank you, Mr Carmody. 768 00:42:46,200 --> 00:42:47,480 Come along. It's getting cold. 769 00:42:53,800 --> 00:42:55,080 SIEGFRIED TO JIMMY: Hello. 770 00:42:57,120 --> 00:43:00,800 How did he get on at Mr Dowson's with Jimmy? 771 00:43:00,840 --> 00:43:03,520 Er, a slightly longer crash course could be an order. 772 00:43:04,960 --> 00:43:06,680 I also might have been a little foolish 773 00:43:06,720 --> 00:43:08,760 to imagine I could jump straight back in 774 00:43:08,800 --> 00:43:10,200 and nothing would be different. 775 00:43:10,240 --> 00:43:11,880 Ah, but wasn't it Heraclitus who said, 776 00:43:11,920 --> 00:43:13,560 "The only constant in life is change?" 777 00:43:13,600 --> 00:43:15,440 It was, and he was spot on. 778 00:43:15,480 --> 00:43:18,240 You'll catch up. We've time now. 779 00:43:19,320 --> 00:43:23,320 And your return is a very welcome change indeed, James. 780 00:43:24,480 --> 00:43:27,200 KNOCK AT DOOR MR BOSWORTH: Put that light out! 781 00:43:27,240 --> 00:43:29,440 Oh! Oh! 782 00:43:31,120 --> 00:43:33,200 Sorry, Jimmy. Excuse me. 783 00:43:34,800 --> 00:43:38,680 Ah. Here he is. The repeat offender. 784 00:43:38,720 --> 00:43:42,360 This is hardly an offence. You've incurred a £1 fine. 785 00:43:42,400 --> 00:43:44,320 Be sure to pay it in a timely manner. 786 00:43:44,360 --> 00:43:47,880 I thought we had made peace? Surely, we can come to some arrangement. 787 00:43:47,920 --> 00:43:51,360 Rules are rules. It's more than my job's worth, Mr Farnon. 788 00:43:51,400 --> 00:43:54,480 You're a volunteer! Are you questioning my authority? 789 00:43:54,520 --> 00:43:57,280 We should dig in. He might be a while. 790 00:43:57,320 --> 00:43:59,720 You don't fancy intervening, Audrey? 791 00:43:59,760 --> 00:44:03,320 No. Best leave them to it. 792 00:44:04,560 --> 00:44:06,440 To things that never change. 793 00:44:07,840 --> 00:44:10,800 ALL: Things that never change. GLASSES CLINK