1 00:00:01,668 --> 00:00:03,170 [light music] 2 00:00:56,807 --> 00:00:58,475 Could I have the--? 3 00:01:00,394 --> 00:01:01,228 Thank you. 4 00:01:03,188 --> 00:01:05,566 [light music] 5 00:01:08,443 --> 00:01:10,320 We'll keep it in overnight. 6 00:01:10,487 --> 00:01:12,698 Their owner can pick it up tomorrow. 7 00:01:14,992 --> 00:01:17,578 [cat meowing] 8 00:01:18,745 --> 00:01:20,747 I'll get cleaned up. 9 00:01:24,334 --> 00:01:25,586 [knocking] 10 00:01:27,838 --> 00:01:29,381 Finished up already? 11 00:01:29,548 --> 00:01:30,924 Being able to visualise the break 12 00:01:31,091 --> 00:01:33,343 before I operated certainly made life easier. 13 00:01:33,510 --> 00:01:35,429 It looks like a clean fracture. 14 00:01:35,596 --> 00:01:37,222 She's a young, healthy cat. 15 00:01:37,389 --> 00:01:39,182 Should heal well. 16 00:01:39,349 --> 00:01:41,602 Every practice in the country should have an X-ray machine. 17 00:01:41,768 --> 00:01:43,520 Oh, well unfortunately it doesn't come cheap. 18 00:01:43,687 --> 00:01:45,105 [cat meowing] 19 00:01:46,064 --> 00:01:47,816 I shall be sorry to see you go. 20 00:01:47,983 --> 00:01:49,443 We've got used to having you around 21 00:01:49,610 --> 00:01:51,528 these last two weeks, haven't we? 22 00:01:51,695 --> 00:01:53,947 Aye, it's been lovely. 23 00:01:54,114 --> 00:01:55,449 Glad to help out. 24 00:01:55,616 --> 00:01:57,242 A good vet is hard to find. 25 00:01:57,409 --> 00:01:59,328 I hope your boss appreciates how lucky he is. 26 00:01:59,494 --> 00:02:00,996 In his own special way. 27 00:02:01,163 --> 00:02:02,873 Deep down. 28 00:02:03,040 --> 00:02:04,791 If you ever get the yearning for home, 29 00:02:04,958 --> 00:02:07,794 the lad you're covering for is joining up. 30 00:02:07,961 --> 00:02:10,756 Six months' time, there's a job if you want it. 31 00:02:10,922 --> 00:02:12,674 That's a very kind offer, Bill, but-- 32 00:02:12,841 --> 00:02:15,677 Veterinary practice isn't all about farm animals. 33 00:02:15,844 --> 00:02:19,181 Pets is where the future lies. 34 00:02:19,348 --> 00:02:22,309 I don't need your answer right away. 35 00:02:22,476 --> 00:02:24,895 Take time to think on it, eh? 36 00:02:33,153 --> 00:02:35,739 [light music] 37 00:02:50,128 --> 00:02:52,839 [street chatter] 38 00:02:57,386 --> 00:02:59,805 [Vendor] Bring the lads home. 39 00:02:59,971 --> 00:03:02,432 Read all about it! 40 00:03:02,599 --> 00:03:04,017 Read all about it! 41 00:03:04,184 --> 00:03:05,769 [indistinct] 42 00:03:05,936 --> 00:03:06,853 Thanks, Craig. 43 00:03:07,020 --> 00:03:08,563 [car honking] 44 00:03:08,730 --> 00:03:11,316 [Vendor] Read all about it! [continues shouting] 45 00:03:12,734 --> 00:03:15,529 [uplifting music] 46 00:03:21,410 --> 00:03:22,369 Pint, Jim? 47 00:03:22,536 --> 00:03:23,954 I can't stop. 48 00:03:24,121 --> 00:03:26,164 Ma will string me up if I'm not home for my tea. 49 00:03:26,331 --> 00:03:27,499 You always were a mummy's boy. 50 00:03:27,666 --> 00:03:29,459 Get a pint at the till for me. 51 00:03:29,626 --> 00:03:31,253 Oh, you're hanging around long enough to drink it, then? 52 00:03:31,420 --> 00:03:32,462 You're not going anywhere, are you, Stevie? 53 00:03:32,629 --> 00:03:34,005 Ha, not likely. 54 00:03:36,675 --> 00:03:39,469 [uplifting music] 55 00:03:40,429 --> 00:03:41,763 Hold on! 56 00:03:45,225 --> 00:03:47,436 Dumbarton Road, please. 57 00:03:47,602 --> 00:03:50,355 [uplifting music] 58 00:04:02,284 --> 00:04:03,368 [woman] James! 59 00:04:06,663 --> 00:04:08,582 Haggis and tatties? 60 00:04:08,749 --> 00:04:10,292 Bet you can't get grub like that 61 00:04:10,459 --> 00:04:12,252 down where you've been, can you? 62 00:04:12,419 --> 00:04:14,087 I don't know. Mrs. Hall cooks it. 63 00:04:15,589 --> 00:04:16,840 No. 64 00:04:17,007 --> 00:04:19,634 Nothing like the taste of home. 65 00:04:19,801 --> 00:04:22,763 And here's a pot of tea to go with it. 66 00:04:22,929 --> 00:04:23,972 Thanks, Mum. 67 00:04:24,139 --> 00:04:25,640 And maybe we won't have to wait 68 00:04:25,807 --> 00:04:28,685 until next Easter for you to show your face again. 69 00:04:28,852 --> 00:04:30,187 Hopefully not. 70 00:04:32,147 --> 00:04:34,191 That practice of Bill's is always busy. 71 00:04:34,357 --> 00:04:37,027 It's a lovely wee business he's setup for himself there. 72 00:04:37,194 --> 00:04:38,695 And it's not too far away. 73 00:04:38,862 --> 00:04:40,489 And you don't have to go traipsing out 74 00:04:40,655 --> 00:04:43,658 in the cold at goodness knows what time in the morning. 75 00:04:44,826 --> 00:04:46,119 Bill's been talking. 76 00:04:46,286 --> 00:04:49,206 Oh, ho, I'm so happy for you, love! 77 00:04:50,457 --> 00:04:51,958 How's Dad doing? 78 00:04:52,125 --> 00:04:53,627 Soldiering on. 79 00:04:53,794 --> 00:04:56,838 At his age he struggles to get picked out the line. 80 00:04:57,005 --> 00:04:59,633 I'm doing the odd bit of needlework. 81 00:04:59,800 --> 00:05:01,760 Don't worry, we get by. 82 00:05:01,927 --> 00:05:03,929 Haggis, neeps, and tatties, eh? 83 00:05:04,095 --> 00:05:05,972 Somebody wants to keep our boy home. 84 00:05:06,139 --> 00:05:10,018 Well he needs a decent meal in him for the journey. 85 00:05:10,185 --> 00:05:12,979 It'll be six months before he has another. 86 00:05:13,146 --> 00:05:14,356 You're taking the job then? 87 00:05:14,523 --> 00:05:16,358 Of course he is! 88 00:05:16,525 --> 00:05:18,485 I thought you made a bit of a life for yourself down there? 89 00:05:18,652 --> 00:05:22,030 Aye, but home is where the heart is. 90 00:05:22,197 --> 00:05:23,532 Is it not, James? 91 00:05:23,698 --> 00:05:26,368 Aye, Mum, it is. 92 00:05:26,535 --> 00:05:28,745 [dog panting] 93 00:05:28,912 --> 00:05:30,872 Good lad. 94 00:05:32,123 --> 00:05:33,250 Good lad. 95 00:05:37,587 --> 00:05:41,049 [train whistle blowing] 96 00:05:43,635 --> 00:05:46,596 [uplifting music] 97 00:06:05,657 --> 00:06:07,826 How's things with you then? 98 00:06:07,993 --> 00:06:09,411 Good grief. 99 00:06:09,578 --> 00:06:11,288 Two weeks away and I can barely understand you. 100 00:06:11,454 --> 00:06:13,290 The place rubs off on you. 101 00:06:13,456 --> 00:06:14,624 Well, if you want any of the farmers 102 00:06:14,791 --> 00:06:15,709 to understand a word you're saying 103 00:06:15,876 --> 00:06:17,168 you'll have to rub it off again. 104 00:06:17,335 --> 00:06:19,045 Is that chocolate? 105 00:06:19,212 --> 00:06:20,589 Huh? 106 00:06:20,755 --> 00:06:21,548 No, no. 107 00:06:21,715 --> 00:06:22,924 No, I don't think so. 108 00:06:23,091 --> 00:06:24,759 That reminds me, a present from Mrs. Hall. 109 00:06:24,926 --> 00:06:26,094 Easter egg. 110 00:06:29,264 --> 00:06:32,350 I'm afraid Jess got at it while her back was turned. 111 00:06:33,602 --> 00:06:34,561 Uh, good break? 112 00:06:34,728 --> 00:06:35,437 Parents holding up all right? 113 00:06:35,604 --> 00:06:37,105 Aye, just about. 114 00:06:37,272 --> 00:06:38,732 Dad's struggling with his back. 115 00:06:38,899 --> 00:06:41,776 Mum's picked up some extra work to get them by. 116 00:06:41,943 --> 00:06:43,278 How's it been here? 117 00:06:43,445 --> 00:06:44,571 Oh, you know how it is with my brother. 118 00:06:44,738 --> 00:06:46,698 Peace and tranquillity. 119 00:06:46,865 --> 00:06:48,992 Mrs. Hall just about manages to keep him in line. 120 00:06:49,159 --> 00:06:51,244 And you've been your usual industrious self? 121 00:06:51,411 --> 00:06:53,872 Oh, you know me, nose to the grindstone. 122 00:06:56,541 --> 00:06:58,209 [James] Where are we going? 123 00:06:58,376 --> 00:06:59,878 Oh, Benson's got a load of ewes lambing. 124 00:07:00,045 --> 00:07:01,630 So he's letting you off the leash a bit more? 125 00:07:01,796 --> 00:07:04,758 Happily still tethered to the dispensary in the main. 126 00:07:04,925 --> 00:07:07,344 Siegfried's meeting us there. 127 00:07:08,720 --> 00:07:11,514 [uplifting music] 128 00:07:26,780 --> 00:07:28,031 Good afternoon, Mr. Farnon. 129 00:07:28,198 --> 00:07:29,366 Isn't it though? 130 00:07:29,532 --> 00:07:30,825 [bleating sheep] 131 00:07:30,992 --> 00:07:33,411 I see my gallant crew have arrived. 132 00:07:33,578 --> 00:07:34,996 Clearing the decks for their captain. 133 00:07:35,163 --> 00:07:37,332 Where's your tie, man? 134 00:07:37,499 --> 00:07:38,333 Oh, I... 135 00:07:38,500 --> 00:07:40,126 I left it in the car. 136 00:07:40,293 --> 00:07:41,419 A well tied tie is the mark-- 137 00:07:41,586 --> 00:07:43,254 Mark of a well made man. 138 00:07:43,421 --> 00:07:44,631 Good to see you again, Siegfried. 139 00:07:44,798 --> 00:07:46,591 Yes, you too. 140 00:07:46,758 --> 00:07:48,426 I had the fortitude to deal with the caseload in your absence. 141 00:07:48,593 --> 00:07:49,970 Lesser men would have failed. 142 00:07:50,136 --> 00:07:52,097 I'm sure that's true. What have you got? 143 00:07:52,263 --> 00:07:54,641 A big lamb, stuck right in the birthing canal. 144 00:07:54,808 --> 00:07:56,893 My great mitts, no use at bringing her out. 145 00:07:57,060 --> 00:07:58,645 It's a good job we've got those 146 00:07:58,812 --> 00:08:00,438 little lady hands of yours, Mr. Herriot. 147 00:08:00,605 --> 00:08:02,232 The head's stuck fast. 148 00:08:02,399 --> 00:08:04,859 I can barely get a finger inside. 149 00:08:05,026 --> 00:08:06,194 Now have you got hold of the leg yet? 150 00:08:06,361 --> 00:08:08,071 Trying to. 151 00:08:08,238 --> 00:08:09,698 Come on, man, there's no need to make such a meal of it. 152 00:08:09,864 --> 00:08:11,199 We're not getting paid by the hour. 153 00:08:11,366 --> 00:08:12,325 I'm just trying to bring it around now. 154 00:08:12,492 --> 00:08:13,994 She should come out after that. 155 00:08:14,160 --> 00:08:15,537 I can always take the reins if it would help, James. 156 00:08:15,704 --> 00:08:17,497 I'm happy, Siegfried. Thank you very much. 157 00:08:17,664 --> 00:08:19,374 Oh, hello. Who's this little chap? 158 00:08:19,541 --> 00:08:21,084 [Rob] Herbert. 159 00:08:21,251 --> 00:08:23,545 Poor little lamb's mother won't have him at any price. 160 00:08:23,712 --> 00:08:25,547 She took spite to him at birth. 161 00:08:25,714 --> 00:08:27,340 Though she thinks the world of her other lamb. 162 00:08:27,507 --> 00:08:29,884 Yeah, sounds very reminiscent of my upbringing. 163 00:08:31,261 --> 00:08:33,221 You were given the love you deserved. 164 00:08:33,388 --> 00:08:34,764 He's been fending for himself. 165 00:08:34,931 --> 00:08:38,309 He goes from one to another chancing his arm. 166 00:08:38,476 --> 00:08:41,021 Hey, Herbert. 167 00:08:42,522 --> 00:08:43,690 Mind yourself. 168 00:08:43,857 --> 00:08:45,650 Might get a kick. 169 00:08:46,693 --> 00:08:49,612 They don't always let him have it. It's a crying shame 170 00:08:49,779 --> 00:08:51,990 but you've got to let nature run its course. 171 00:08:55,493 --> 00:08:56,619 Here we go. 172 00:08:56,786 --> 00:08:58,204 It's coming. 173 00:08:59,748 --> 00:09:01,416 [bleating sheep] 174 00:09:04,544 --> 00:09:06,588 Oh, there she is. 175 00:09:06,755 --> 00:09:08,631 What a grand 'un. 176 00:09:11,634 --> 00:09:14,012 [light music] 177 00:09:15,430 --> 00:09:16,639 There we go. 178 00:09:17,724 --> 00:09:20,226 [light music] 179 00:09:25,732 --> 00:09:27,817 Hello, little one. 180 00:09:27,984 --> 00:09:28,985 Hello. 181 00:09:34,949 --> 00:09:36,159 That's good. 182 00:09:36,326 --> 00:09:38,286 A healthy wee lamb. 183 00:09:38,453 --> 00:09:40,121 Got there in the end. 184 00:09:40,288 --> 00:09:43,041 [bleating lamb] 185 00:09:45,460 --> 00:09:48,004 [dog barking] 186 00:09:48,171 --> 00:09:49,422 Is that one of yours? 187 00:09:49,589 --> 00:09:50,423 No. 188 00:09:51,674 --> 00:09:53,218 It belongs to Alderson. 189 00:09:53,384 --> 00:09:56,471 [dog barking] 190 00:09:56,638 --> 00:09:59,974 That'll be the second time he's been over. 191 00:10:01,434 --> 00:10:03,603 [dog barking] 192 00:10:08,775 --> 00:10:11,277 [door opening] 193 00:10:13,822 --> 00:10:15,031 Oh, it's only you. 194 00:10:15,198 --> 00:10:18,076 Only, Mrs. Hall? Only? 195 00:10:18,243 --> 00:10:20,161 How far I've fallen in your estimation. 196 00:10:20,328 --> 00:10:21,663 What's this? 197 00:10:21,830 --> 00:10:22,872 It's a bag. 198 00:10:23,039 --> 00:10:24,415 Yes, no, I see what it is. 199 00:10:24,582 --> 00:10:25,750 Then why'd you ask? 200 00:10:25,917 --> 00:10:27,919 - I meant-- - I got it for Tristan. 201 00:10:28,086 --> 00:10:29,504 I see. 202 00:10:29,671 --> 00:10:31,339 We can't have him filling his pockets 203 00:10:31,506 --> 00:10:33,716 with scissors and goodness knows what, the holes they make. 204 00:10:33,883 --> 00:10:35,969 I'll be darning night and day. 205 00:10:36,136 --> 00:10:37,887 You shouldn't have done this, Mrs. Hall. 206 00:10:38,054 --> 00:10:39,806 - I didn't. - You didn't? 207 00:10:39,973 --> 00:10:41,349 - You did. - Did 1? 208 00:10:41,516 --> 00:10:42,934 I took the money out of the pine pot. 209 00:10:43,101 --> 00:10:44,769 I knew you'd want to get him something special 210 00:10:44,936 --> 00:10:46,771 in recognition of all his hard work. 211 00:10:46,938 --> 00:10:49,858 I thought you might give it to him on his birthday. 212 00:10:50,024 --> 00:10:51,734 But it's not till the summer. 213 00:10:51,901 --> 00:10:53,653 Well, the best preparation for tomorrow 214 00:10:53,820 --> 00:10:55,446 is getting it done today. 215 00:10:55,613 --> 00:10:57,323 Your heart is in the right place 216 00:10:57,490 --> 00:10:59,576 but I would have preferred it if you'd asked me first. 217 00:10:59,742 --> 00:11:00,994 Well, I couldn't have done that. 218 00:11:01,161 --> 00:11:02,453 Why not? 219 00:11:02,620 --> 00:11:04,831 You might have said no. 220 00:11:04,998 --> 00:11:07,709 Yes, well, I'm sorry to put my foot down like this, Mrs. Hall, 221 00:11:07,876 --> 00:11:09,919 but you can't give it to him. 222 00:11:10,086 --> 00:11:12,005 Are you aware of what this mysterious contraption 223 00:11:12,172 --> 00:11:13,548 in the hall is for? 224 00:11:13,715 --> 00:11:14,966 It slips off. 225 00:11:15,133 --> 00:11:17,177 Because you don't put it on properly. 226 00:11:19,012 --> 00:11:21,097 You hounded that boy for the last five years 227 00:11:21,264 --> 00:11:22,682 to pass his exams. 228 00:11:22,849 --> 00:11:24,767 Now that he has, the least you could do 229 00:11:24,934 --> 00:11:26,686 is reward him for it. 230 00:11:26,853 --> 00:11:28,521 You said you were proud of him. 231 00:11:28,688 --> 00:11:31,274 I am, it's not... I just. 232 00:11:31,441 --> 00:11:33,401 I'm not sure about qualification letters after his name. 233 00:11:33,568 --> 00:11:35,695 It's very ostentatious, very showy. 234 00:11:35,862 --> 00:11:37,864 Now you've got it next to your name by the front door. 235 00:11:38,031 --> 00:11:39,240 I earned that qualification! 236 00:11:39,407 --> 00:11:41,492 What, and Tristan didn't? 237 00:11:41,659 --> 00:11:44,162 You know there was something I was about to do. 238 00:11:46,664 --> 00:11:49,250 [dog barking] 239 00:11:52,295 --> 00:11:55,048 Oh, you're back. 240 00:11:55,215 --> 00:11:57,967 Good to see you, Mrs. H. 241 00:11:58,134 --> 00:11:59,427 Sit yourself down. 242 00:11:59,594 --> 00:12:01,930 I've made you dinner. How was Glasgow? 243 00:12:02,096 --> 00:12:04,015 Your mother must have been so pleased to see you. 244 00:12:04,182 --> 00:12:05,850 I want to hear all about it. 245 00:12:06,017 --> 00:12:06,976 There isn't much to tell. 246 00:12:07,143 --> 00:12:09,520 I don't believe a word of it. 247 00:12:09,687 --> 00:12:12,774 Oh, it's good to have you home. 248 00:12:14,275 --> 00:12:16,653 [light music] 249 00:12:27,538 --> 00:12:29,165 I've got a little list. 250 00:12:29,332 --> 00:12:30,792 I've got the little list. 251 00:12:30,959 --> 00:12:32,710 James, only a few for you today. 252 00:12:33,920 --> 00:12:35,171 Tristan, if you wouldn't mind. 253 00:12:35,338 --> 00:12:37,131 Dispensary, mixing the medicines, 254 00:12:37,298 --> 00:12:39,717 feeding the animals, got it. 255 00:12:39,884 --> 00:12:42,470 We could be putting Tristan to better use. 256 00:12:42,637 --> 00:12:45,640 Maybe it's time he had a list of his own. 257 00:12:45,807 --> 00:12:47,558 To conquer the ziggurat of life, 258 00:12:47,725 --> 00:12:49,852 one must climb the first step. 259 00:12:50,019 --> 00:12:51,145 Quite right, big brother. 260 00:12:51,312 --> 00:12:53,022 Crawl before you can walk. 261 00:12:53,189 --> 00:12:55,066 We'd be freed up to do the farm work more quickly. 262 00:12:55,233 --> 00:12:57,860 And it would allow us to take on more small animals. 263 00:12:58,027 --> 00:13:00,363 We are principally a farm practice. 264 00:13:00,530 --> 00:13:02,448 More and more people are keeping pets now. 265 00:13:02,615 --> 00:13:04,784 Yes, why people keep animals as pets is beyond me. 266 00:13:04,951 --> 00:13:06,953 A dog should have a function. 267 00:13:07,120 --> 00:13:10,331 Let it be used for farm work, for shooting, 268 00:13:10,498 --> 00:13:13,042 for guiding, not just hanging about the place. 269 00:13:13,209 --> 00:13:14,294 [phone ringing] 270 00:13:14,460 --> 00:13:15,878 Where's Jess? 271 00:13:16,045 --> 00:13:17,880 What about Mrs. Tompkins budgerigar, for instance. 272 00:13:18,047 --> 00:13:20,133 It only needs its beak clipped. 273 00:13:20,300 --> 00:13:22,593 Surely Tristan can take that one on by himself. 274 00:13:22,760 --> 00:13:24,971 Yes, I suppose there's only so much harm he can do. 275 00:13:27,265 --> 00:13:28,891 What? 276 00:13:29,058 --> 00:13:30,643 Aren't you sick of not being giving any responsibility? 277 00:13:30,810 --> 00:13:32,645 On the contrary, I am at my happiest 278 00:13:32,812 --> 00:13:35,398 when he doesn't allow me to do anything. 279 00:13:35,565 --> 00:13:38,067 It means I get to finish my crossword. 280 00:13:38,234 --> 00:13:39,777 That were Mr. Benson. 281 00:13:39,944 --> 00:13:40,987 He's had a dog attack his sheep. 282 00:13:41,154 --> 00:13:43,114 Sounded pretty upset about it. 283 00:13:45,241 --> 00:13:46,200 James. 284 00:13:48,494 --> 00:13:50,872 [light music] 285 00:13:58,838 --> 00:14:00,715 Were that bloody dog from next door again. 286 00:14:00,882 --> 00:14:02,258 The Aldersons'? 287 00:14:02,425 --> 00:14:04,844 Yeah, I caught him and tied him up in our shed. 288 00:14:05,011 --> 00:14:07,263 I have half a mind to shoot the damn thing me self. 289 00:14:07,430 --> 00:14:09,057 Let's hope it won't come to that. 290 00:14:11,893 --> 00:14:13,227 Good god. 291 00:14:14,270 --> 00:14:16,856 [ominous music] 292 00:14:26,991 --> 00:14:28,993 - This one's still alive. - This one too. 293 00:14:30,912 --> 00:14:33,915 [heavy breathing] 294 00:14:36,334 --> 00:14:37,418 Siegfried. 295 00:14:37,585 --> 00:14:38,961 There's nothing here. 296 00:14:39,128 --> 00:14:41,214 Not a single bite mark, no blood. 297 00:14:41,381 --> 00:14:42,715 I can't find anything wrong with them. 298 00:14:42,882 --> 00:14:44,425 This one's rasping a little. 299 00:14:44,592 --> 00:14:46,636 See how her head's lolling like she's drunk. 300 00:14:46,803 --> 00:14:47,678 [Rob] What's that you're saying? 301 00:14:47,845 --> 00:14:49,180 They're still alive, Rob. 302 00:14:49,347 --> 00:14:50,765 Oh, thank God for that. 303 00:14:50,932 --> 00:14:52,934 Well, let's not be too hasty. 304 00:14:53,101 --> 00:14:54,477 There's still something seriously wrong with them. 305 00:14:54,644 --> 00:14:55,686 Maybe it's something they've eaten. 306 00:14:56,646 --> 00:14:58,689 I shouldn't think so. 307 00:15:00,233 --> 00:15:01,442 Can't calcium deficiency be brought on 308 00:15:01,609 --> 00:15:03,277 by sudden exertion or stress? 309 00:15:03,444 --> 00:15:06,364 So it might occur after being chased by a dog. 310 00:15:06,531 --> 00:15:08,408 They need a calcium injection. 311 00:15:09,075 --> 00:15:10,535 I've got one. 312 00:15:10,701 --> 00:15:12,703 I have more in the car. 313 00:15:20,211 --> 00:15:22,755 [light music] 314 00:15:30,888 --> 00:15:31,931 Good morning. 315 00:15:32,098 --> 00:15:32,932 Morning. 316 00:15:34,058 --> 00:15:36,769 [light music] 317 00:15:44,110 --> 00:15:46,446 [knocking] 318 00:15:46,612 --> 00:15:49,198 [light music] 319 00:15:52,368 --> 00:15:54,162 Hello, who is it? 320 00:15:54,328 --> 00:15:56,247 It's the vet, Mrs. Tompkin. 321 00:15:58,875 --> 00:16:00,084 Come in. 322 00:16:00,251 --> 00:16:01,919 Peter's in here, love. 323 00:16:02,086 --> 00:16:06,257 Poor little fellow can barely eat with beak as it is. 324 00:16:06,424 --> 00:16:08,676 And I'm worried about him. 325 00:16:08,843 --> 00:16:11,179 He's my only companion, you see. 326 00:16:11,345 --> 00:16:13,264 Mind the table. 327 00:16:13,431 --> 00:16:14,432 Oh. 328 00:16:16,809 --> 00:16:18,227 Don't you worry. 329 00:16:18,394 --> 00:16:19,729 We'll soon see him right. 330 00:16:19,896 --> 00:16:22,565 Mr. Farnon, you do sound different today. 331 00:16:22,732 --> 00:16:24,317 Have you a cold? 332 00:16:24,484 --> 00:16:26,944 No, it's Tristan, Siegfried's brother. 333 00:16:27,111 --> 00:16:29,405 Oh, I see. 334 00:16:30,239 --> 00:16:32,200 Well, I don't actually. 335 00:16:32,366 --> 00:16:33,284 Barely. 336 00:16:33,451 --> 00:16:36,078 Not for 10 years now. 337 00:16:36,245 --> 00:16:38,748 Thankfully I've got this one. 338 00:16:38,915 --> 00:16:41,000 His singing keeps you company? 339 00:16:41,167 --> 00:16:44,504 It's a funny thing, but Peter has never said owt. 340 00:16:44,670 --> 00:16:46,797 I think he's lazy. 341 00:16:46,964 --> 00:16:49,467 But I likes having him near me. 342 00:16:49,634 --> 00:16:52,678 I hear you fluttering, don't I? 343 00:16:52,845 --> 00:16:55,264 Yes, well, I can see his beak has got long. 344 00:16:55,431 --> 00:16:57,308 Nothing I won't be able to sort out. 345 00:16:57,475 --> 00:16:59,101 We'll have him done in a jiffy. 346 00:17:00,228 --> 00:17:02,063 Right, come on, Peter. 347 00:17:03,940 --> 00:17:05,650 Good lad, there he is. 348 00:17:05,816 --> 00:17:07,068 Come on then. 349 00:17:08,402 --> 00:17:09,779 Come on then, you. 350 00:17:10,738 --> 00:17:13,699 There he is, good boy, good boy. 351 00:17:16,786 --> 00:17:19,372 [clock ticking] 352 00:17:24,710 --> 00:17:26,045 Oh, God. 353 00:17:26,212 --> 00:17:28,214 Is something the matter, dear? 354 00:17:29,340 --> 00:17:31,801 He's a little love, isn't he? 355 00:17:31,968 --> 00:17:33,219 Yes. 356 00:17:34,637 --> 00:17:38,224 Um, I just need to, um... 357 00:17:40,351 --> 00:17:42,061 Mrs. Tompkin I think it would be best 358 00:17:42,228 --> 00:17:44,689 if I did this in more of a clinical setting. 359 00:17:44,855 --> 00:17:46,732 I'll take him back to the surgery 360 00:17:46,899 --> 00:17:50,861 where I've got more... tools. 361 00:17:51,028 --> 00:17:52,446 Oh. 362 00:17:52,613 --> 00:17:55,074 If you're sure it's not too much trouble. 363 00:17:55,241 --> 00:17:57,034 Oh, yes, yes, yes. 364 00:17:57,201 --> 00:17:58,286 Don't you worry. 365 00:17:58,452 --> 00:18:00,746 He's in perfectly capable hands. 366 00:18:01,872 --> 00:18:04,959 [farcical music] 367 00:18:30,151 --> 00:18:32,153 It were a hell of a thing. 368 00:18:32,320 --> 00:18:34,655 I thought I'd lost the lot of them. 369 00:18:34,822 --> 00:18:37,867 Me heart were up here where me throat should be. 370 00:18:38,034 --> 00:18:39,952 Thankfully the dog just gave them a bit of a chase. 371 00:18:40,119 --> 00:18:41,704 Still doesn't excuse it. 372 00:18:44,332 --> 00:18:46,250 You were lucky not to lose any. 373 00:18:46,417 --> 00:18:47,585 [bleating sheep] 374 00:18:47,752 --> 00:18:49,378 [thudding] 375 00:18:49,545 --> 00:18:51,422 Mr. Farnon! 376 00:18:55,676 --> 00:18:56,927 I think she's in labour. 377 00:18:57,094 --> 00:18:58,596 We'll need water and soap, please, Rob. 378 00:18:58,763 --> 00:19:00,222 I've got some by the pens. 379 00:19:03,184 --> 00:19:05,102 It's happening very quickly. 380 00:19:05,269 --> 00:19:06,270 Hold on a second. 381 00:19:06,437 --> 00:19:07,813 Easy girl, easy. 382 00:19:09,273 --> 00:19:10,733 Easy, girl. 383 00:19:10,900 --> 00:19:11,942 Was it brought on by the dog? 384 00:19:12,109 --> 00:19:14,153 Could well have been. 385 00:19:14,320 --> 00:19:15,571 Hang on. 386 00:19:17,198 --> 00:19:18,574 Hold on to her. 387 00:19:20,910 --> 00:19:21,869 I've got it. 388 00:19:27,958 --> 00:19:29,335 Right. 389 00:19:29,502 --> 00:19:32,880 Let's see if we can't get this chap going. 390 00:19:34,131 --> 00:19:36,592 [sombre music] 391 00:19:57,446 --> 00:19:58,531 Sorry, Rob. 392 00:20:00,449 --> 00:20:01,909 Nothing we could do. 393 00:20:09,583 --> 00:20:11,711 They have so many born each year, 394 00:20:11,877 --> 00:20:14,130 you'd be forgiven for thinking it wouldn't hit them hard. 395 00:20:14,296 --> 00:20:15,715 Mm, but it does. 396 00:20:15,881 --> 00:20:18,008 One of us should drop by the Aldersons'. 397 00:20:18,175 --> 00:20:19,385 They need to know this happened. 398 00:20:19,552 --> 00:20:20,720 There's no guarantee the dog did this. 399 00:20:20,886 --> 00:20:22,471 We both know that level of distress 400 00:20:22,638 --> 00:20:23,973 can cause a ewe to miscarry. 401 00:20:24,140 --> 00:20:26,183 Their dog was loose in Rob's field. 402 00:20:26,350 --> 00:20:30,062 If something isn't done it could well happen again. 403 00:20:30,229 --> 00:20:34,442 Hard as it is, one of us needs to tell them. 404 00:20:34,608 --> 00:20:36,610 I'll pass by on my way through. 405 00:20:38,237 --> 00:20:40,781 [light music] 406 00:21:02,845 --> 00:21:03,888 Trist. 407 00:21:04,054 --> 00:21:05,139 Mm-hm? 408 00:21:05,306 --> 00:21:06,599 What are you up to? 409 00:21:06,766 --> 00:21:09,602 Mrs. H, you do have a suspicious mind. 410 00:21:12,438 --> 00:21:13,898 It's not what it looks like. 411 00:21:14,064 --> 00:21:15,608 Is it a dead budgie? 412 00:21:15,775 --> 00:21:17,026 Yes. 413 00:21:17,193 --> 00:21:19,320 Then it's exactly what it looks like. 414 00:21:19,487 --> 00:21:20,946 I didn't kill it. 415 00:21:21,113 --> 00:21:22,948 Well, I suppose I did, but it was an accident. 416 00:21:23,115 --> 00:21:25,284 Entirely natural causes. 417 00:21:25,451 --> 00:21:27,077 All I did was try to pick it up. 418 00:21:27,244 --> 00:21:28,788 So not entirely natural. 419 00:21:28,954 --> 00:21:30,539 It must have been on its last legs 420 00:21:30,706 --> 00:21:32,666 and the shock just finished him off. 421 00:21:32,833 --> 00:21:34,877 I didn't have the heart to tell Mrs. Tompkin. 422 00:21:35,044 --> 00:21:36,545 The bird's all she has. 423 00:21:36,712 --> 00:21:38,339 I don't see any way out of it. 424 00:21:38,506 --> 00:21:42,176 Unless you somehow learnt the powers of resurrection. 425 00:21:42,343 --> 00:21:44,303 [light music] 426 00:21:44,470 --> 00:21:46,472 Mrs. Hall, you're a genius. 427 00:21:46,639 --> 00:21:48,098 - l am? - You are. 428 00:21:50,017 --> 00:21:52,937 Whatever you're thinking about doing, oi. 429 00:21:53,103 --> 00:21:54,939 What about this one? 430 00:21:55,105 --> 00:21:56,649 Ah, yes. 431 00:21:56,816 --> 00:21:59,819 Don't worry, I'll give him a proper burial later. 432 00:22:01,403 --> 00:22:04,198 [farcical music] 433 00:22:05,366 --> 00:22:07,117 Good G... 434 00:22:15,626 --> 00:22:17,294 Scruff! 435 00:22:19,380 --> 00:22:20,714 Scruff! 436 00:22:25,845 --> 00:22:26,637 [dog barking] 437 00:22:26,804 --> 00:22:27,721 Scruff! 438 00:22:29,473 --> 00:22:32,017 [uplifting music] 439 00:22:42,069 --> 00:22:43,445 He was over at Benson's again. 440 00:22:43,612 --> 00:22:46,031 In with Rob's sheep. 441 00:22:46,198 --> 00:22:49,159 I'm afraid he lost one of his lambs. 442 00:22:49,326 --> 00:22:52,162 Jenny, what did I say would happen 443 00:22:52,329 --> 00:22:53,873 to that dog of yours if he got out again? 444 00:22:54,039 --> 00:22:55,457 He didn't attack any of them. 445 00:22:55,624 --> 00:22:56,667 There were no bite marks 446 00:22:56,834 --> 00:22:58,460 but one of the ewes miscarried. 447 00:22:58,627 --> 00:23:00,796 We can't be sure it was anything to do with Scruff. 448 00:23:00,963 --> 00:23:03,132 But he was chasing them around before. 449 00:23:04,425 --> 00:23:07,428 Dad, what are you gonna do to him? 450 00:23:09,138 --> 00:23:10,556 What are you gonna do to my dog? 451 00:23:10,723 --> 00:23:12,308 We've no choice, love. He's got to be put down. 452 00:23:12,474 --> 00:23:15,811 No, you're not hurting him. 453 00:23:15,978 --> 00:23:17,605 You're not hurting my dog. 454 00:23:17,771 --> 00:23:18,856 Scruff! 455 00:23:19,023 --> 00:23:20,774 Jenny! 456 00:23:20,941 --> 00:23:22,693 Jenny, get yourself back here. 457 00:23:22,860 --> 00:23:25,112 Dad, Dad, don't bother. 458 00:23:25,279 --> 00:23:26,822 You'll never catch her. 459 00:23:26,989 --> 00:23:27,948 Girl's like a bloody whippet. 460 00:23:28,115 --> 00:23:29,575 [Helen] What happened? 461 00:23:29,742 --> 00:23:32,119 That hound of hers got in with Benson's sheep. 462 00:23:32,286 --> 00:23:33,495 He's lost a lamb. 463 00:23:33,662 --> 00:23:35,080 He's not a dangerous dog. 464 00:23:35,247 --> 00:23:36,582 Young and over excited, 465 00:23:36,749 --> 00:23:39,084 but he doesn't have a bad bone in him. 466 00:23:39,251 --> 00:23:41,462 Oh, aye, what do you know about it? 467 00:23:41,629 --> 00:23:43,213 Dad. 468 00:23:43,380 --> 00:23:44,965 I do have some experience with animals, Mr. Alderson. 469 00:23:45,132 --> 00:23:47,468 Yeah, well your animal does something like that, 470 00:23:47,635 --> 00:23:49,637 hurts another man's stock, 471 00:23:49,803 --> 00:23:51,597 you should take responsibility for it. 472 00:23:51,764 --> 00:23:53,557 It's not right to Kill a perfectly healthy animal. 473 00:23:53,724 --> 00:23:55,935 That's the way things are done around here, son. 474 00:23:56,101 --> 00:24:00,564 Mind you, I don't expect your type to understand that. 475 00:24:05,110 --> 00:24:06,487 He's upset. 476 00:24:06,654 --> 00:24:07,863 I can tell. 477 00:24:10,616 --> 00:24:12,242 You know the dog can be trained. 478 00:24:12,409 --> 00:24:14,203 It was just a mistake. 479 00:24:14,370 --> 00:24:17,373 Well, like Dad says, this is the way things are done. 480 00:24:21,919 --> 00:24:23,587 I could go after her, if you like. 481 00:24:23,754 --> 00:24:25,214 We could take my car. 482 00:24:27,508 --> 00:24:29,176 It's not the first time she's run away. 483 00:24:29,343 --> 00:24:31,887 She always comes back, eventually. 484 00:24:32,054 --> 00:24:33,722 All right. 485 00:24:33,889 --> 00:24:35,391 Well, you know what's best for her. 486 00:24:35,557 --> 00:24:36,850 Yes. 487 00:24:38,936 --> 00:24:40,062 Bye, James. 488 00:24:42,606 --> 00:24:45,192 [light music] 489 00:25:07,047 --> 00:25:08,424 Jenny! 490 00:25:14,013 --> 00:25:17,307 Jump in, I'll give you a lift. 491 00:25:18,600 --> 00:25:19,727 [dog barking] 492 00:25:19,893 --> 00:25:22,646 - Are you all right? - Yeah. 493 00:25:26,567 --> 00:25:28,027 You do have one? 494 00:25:28,193 --> 00:25:30,863 Oh, fantastic. 495 00:25:31,030 --> 00:25:32,948 Yeah, I'll be there first thing tomorrow. 496 00:25:33,115 --> 00:25:34,283 Thank you. 497 00:25:34,450 --> 00:25:36,368 Oh, sorry, one more thing. 498 00:25:36,535 --> 00:25:38,037 What colour is it? 499 00:25:38,787 --> 00:25:40,205 Mm, right. 500 00:25:40,372 --> 00:25:43,751 Uh, no, no, that'll be fine, actually. 501 00:25:44,877 --> 00:25:46,295 Um, yep, tomorrow. 502 00:25:46,462 --> 00:25:47,963 I'll see you first thing. 503 00:25:49,256 --> 00:25:52,676 [Siegfried humming] 504 00:25:54,887 --> 00:25:57,723 [farcical music] 505 00:26:00,059 --> 00:26:02,186 - What are you doing? - Doing? Nothing. 506 00:26:02,352 --> 00:26:04,021 Sounds about right, what's that? 507 00:26:04,188 --> 00:26:05,856 - What's what? - That! 508 00:26:06,774 --> 00:26:08,192 - What, that? - Yes. 509 00:26:08,358 --> 00:26:09,902 It's Mrs. Tompkins budgerigar. 510 00:26:10,069 --> 00:26:11,403 What's it doing here? 511 00:26:11,570 --> 00:26:13,030 I thought it needed it's beak clipped. 512 00:26:13,197 --> 00:26:16,158 Yes, but I thought I saw some mange, 513 00:26:16,325 --> 00:26:19,411 so I wanted to give him a more thorough examination. 514 00:26:19,578 --> 00:26:20,579 Well, I'll have a look if you like. 515 00:26:20,746 --> 00:26:21,914 No, don't! 516 00:26:23,207 --> 00:26:24,750 [clearing throat] 517 00:26:24,917 --> 00:26:27,002 You entrusted this case to me. 518 00:26:27,169 --> 00:26:30,214 For far too long now, I've been shirking responsibility. 519 00:26:30,380 --> 00:26:33,092 Taking the easy way out, but not any more. 520 00:26:34,009 --> 00:26:36,637 I'd really like to see this one through myself. 521 00:26:38,388 --> 00:26:39,765 All right then. 522 00:26:41,350 --> 00:26:42,935 It's very quiet. 523 00:26:43,102 --> 00:26:45,312 The budgie. I haven't heard a peep out of him. 524 00:26:45,479 --> 00:26:46,647 He's sleeping. 525 00:26:46,814 --> 00:26:47,856 Sleeping? 526 00:26:48,023 --> 00:26:49,650 Yeah. 527 00:26:55,989 --> 00:26:57,616 All right then. 528 00:27:04,289 --> 00:27:05,958 It's delicious, love. 529 00:27:06,125 --> 00:27:08,001 Just as mother cooked it. 530 00:27:08,168 --> 00:27:10,420 I burnt the onions and I forgot leeks. 531 00:27:10,587 --> 00:27:12,422 As I said. 532 00:27:12,589 --> 00:27:14,466 You have to remember you only got to eat your mother's meals 533 00:27:14,633 --> 00:27:16,760 when she spent years perfecting 'em. 534 00:27:18,095 --> 00:27:19,638 I wish there were more for ya. 535 00:27:19,805 --> 00:27:22,891 Hey, never apologise to me for that. 536 00:27:36,071 --> 00:27:37,197 [sighing] 537 00:27:37,364 --> 00:27:38,574 Hungry? 538 00:28:01,388 --> 00:28:02,890 How far did you go? 539 00:28:05,642 --> 00:28:09,521 Jenny, love, where's the dog? 540 00:28:10,981 --> 00:28:13,358 [light music] 541 00:28:21,366 --> 00:28:22,993 There you go. 542 00:28:23,160 --> 00:28:24,453 Good lad. 543 00:28:26,705 --> 00:28:29,291 [light music] 544 00:28:34,963 --> 00:28:37,799 [bells ringing] 545 00:28:41,970 --> 00:28:45,265 [bird chirping] 546 00:28:54,691 --> 00:28:56,526 He's not even the same colour. 547 00:28:56,693 --> 00:28:58,904 That's not going to matter to Mrs. Tompkin. 548 00:28:59,071 --> 00:29:01,323 I don't know what's more disappointing, 549 00:29:01,490 --> 00:29:03,659 the fact that you're contemplating the thing 550 00:29:03,825 --> 00:29:05,869 or that I'm not even surprised. 551 00:29:06,036 --> 00:29:07,496 What's the problem? 552 00:29:07,663 --> 00:29:09,164 One budgie's not so different from another. 553 00:29:09,331 --> 00:29:10,207 Herriot! 554 00:29:10,374 --> 00:29:12,000 [dog barking] 555 00:29:12,167 --> 00:29:13,460 I know what you're going to say. 556 00:29:13,627 --> 00:29:15,337 I wonder if you really do. 557 00:29:15,504 --> 00:29:17,965 We both know this is not an aggressive dog. 558 00:29:18,131 --> 00:29:20,092 He can be trained not to chase sheep. 559 00:29:20,259 --> 00:29:22,261 And the Aldersons have given you permission to do this? 560 00:29:22,427 --> 00:29:23,303 Jenny has. 561 00:29:23,470 --> 00:29:24,763 Jenny? 562 00:29:25,430 --> 00:29:27,391 Oh, really, James. Have you not done enough damage 563 00:29:27,557 --> 00:29:29,268 interfering in that poor family's business? 564 00:29:30,936 --> 00:29:32,437 What does that mean? 565 00:29:36,441 --> 00:29:37,859 I want you to take this dog back 566 00:29:38,026 --> 00:29:39,528 to the Aldersons first thing this morning. 567 00:29:39,695 --> 00:29:41,530 And if I don't? 568 00:29:41,697 --> 00:29:43,198 I think your time away has led you 569 00:29:43,365 --> 00:29:45,450 to forget exactly who it is you work for. 570 00:29:45,617 --> 00:29:47,828 I'm not entirely sure that's possible, Siegfried. 571 00:29:47,995 --> 00:29:51,206 Take this dog back to where it belongs, now! 572 00:29:53,000 --> 00:29:55,377 [light music] 573 00:29:59,172 --> 00:30:00,716 [sighs] 574 00:30:06,555 --> 00:30:08,181 [birds chirping] 575 00:30:08,932 --> 00:30:10,434 Good girl. 576 00:30:10,600 --> 00:30:12,644 That's it, Candy. 577 00:30:13,979 --> 00:30:15,814 Oh, good girl. 578 00:30:18,025 --> 00:30:20,402 [light music] 579 00:30:24,197 --> 00:30:25,949 Where are you off to? 580 00:30:26,116 --> 00:30:28,744 Dad wants me to get some grain for the geese. 581 00:30:30,746 --> 00:30:33,123 [light music] 582 00:30:47,763 --> 00:30:49,348 [dog barking] 583 00:30:50,390 --> 00:30:51,641 Jim, hold on. 584 00:30:52,434 --> 00:30:54,603 I thought you could do with the company. 585 00:31:04,613 --> 00:31:07,199 If you're lying to protect the feelings of someone, 586 00:31:07,991 --> 00:31:09,618 is that really such a bad thing? 587 00:31:09,785 --> 00:31:10,660 Yes. 588 00:31:10,827 --> 00:31:12,079 How? 589 00:31:12,245 --> 00:31:13,497 If Miss Tompkin knew Peter was dead, 590 00:31:13,663 --> 00:31:15,582 she'd be devastated, alone. 591 00:31:15,749 --> 00:31:16,917 Now she'll have company. 592 00:31:17,084 --> 00:31:18,585 But it's not her bird. 593 00:31:18,752 --> 00:31:20,337 You're not being honest. 594 00:31:20,504 --> 00:31:22,339 We don't all have to be honest all of the time. 595 00:31:22,506 --> 00:31:24,549 Even you avoid the truth when it suits. 596 00:31:24,716 --> 00:31:25,967 When? 597 00:31:26,134 --> 00:31:27,469 I assume we're taking this one back 598 00:31:27,636 --> 00:31:29,304 to the Aldersons as agreed? 599 00:31:31,681 --> 00:31:33,183 This isn't going to end well, Jim. 600 00:31:33,350 --> 00:31:34,643 Jenny loves that dog. 601 00:31:34,810 --> 00:31:36,228 It's not fair on either of them. 602 00:31:36,395 --> 00:31:37,896 Well, I hope that's the real reason 603 00:31:38,063 --> 00:31:39,940 and not some misguided attempt to win your way 604 00:31:40,107 --> 00:31:41,274 back into Helen's heart. 605 00:31:41,441 --> 00:31:42,401 Because if it is, I'll tell you now. 606 00:31:42,567 --> 00:31:43,902 It's not. 607 00:31:46,071 --> 00:31:48,657 [light music] 608 00:31:57,457 --> 00:31:58,583 [dog barking] 609 00:31:58,750 --> 00:32:00,293 Hello, boy. 610 00:32:02,587 --> 00:32:04,589 Thanks again for this, James. 611 00:32:04,756 --> 00:32:06,174 - Hello, Trist. - Hello. 612 00:32:08,093 --> 00:32:10,679 [light music] 613 00:32:12,889 --> 00:32:14,349 How's your sister? 614 00:32:14,516 --> 00:32:16,893 Haven't seen much of her since the wedding. 615 00:32:17,060 --> 00:32:18,979 She's been going on lots of walks. 616 00:32:19,146 --> 00:32:20,522 I think she feels guilty. 617 00:32:21,440 --> 00:32:22,941 You know, he's in France. 618 00:32:23,108 --> 00:32:24,860 I did, I do. 619 00:32:25,026 --> 00:32:26,278 He writes to her. 620 00:32:26,445 --> 00:32:27,988 A snuck a look once. 621 00:32:28,155 --> 00:32:30,365 I don't think you should be doing that, Jenny. 622 00:32:30,532 --> 00:32:31,992 He still loves her. 623 00:32:32,159 --> 00:32:33,743 Keeps banging on about how much it hurt 624 00:32:33,910 --> 00:32:37,247 when she called it off and can he have another chance. 625 00:32:37,414 --> 00:32:40,333 But don't worry, she doesn't write him back or anything. 626 00:32:40,500 --> 00:32:43,253 Worry? Why would I worry? 627 00:32:43,420 --> 00:32:46,131 You know, I was listening by the door when she did it. 628 00:32:46,298 --> 00:32:47,966 You really shouldn't have done that. 629 00:32:48,133 --> 00:32:49,676 Absolutely. 630 00:32:49,843 --> 00:32:52,637 And we absolutely do not want to hear what was said. 631 00:32:52,804 --> 00:32:54,764 - Do we, Jim? - Absolutely not. 632 00:32:57,601 --> 00:32:59,060 Ah, what's the harm? 633 00:32:59,227 --> 00:33:01,646 Helen said, it's not that she didn't love him, 634 00:33:01,813 --> 00:33:03,273 because she did. 635 00:33:03,440 --> 00:33:05,525 But not in that way. And he didn't understand. 636 00:33:05,692 --> 00:33:07,986 And I don't blame him, 'cos I didn't understand either. 637 00:33:08,153 --> 00:33:11,323 I thought he were gonna cry, but she wouldn't budge 638 00:33:11,490 --> 00:33:14,075 and said it was better for both of them. 639 00:33:14,242 --> 00:33:16,161 Then Hugh got really cross 640 00:33:16,328 --> 00:33:19,122 and asked her if she was only calling it off 641 00:33:19,289 --> 00:33:21,666 because she liked someone else. 642 00:33:29,841 --> 00:33:33,970 And um, did you happen to hear what she said? 643 00:33:34,137 --> 00:33:35,847 Thought you said I shouldn't be telling you all this? 644 00:33:36,014 --> 00:33:39,184 No, you're right. You shouldn't. 645 00:33:42,020 --> 00:33:43,146 But I have no such moral compunction. 646 00:33:43,313 --> 00:33:45,482 Come on, Jenny, spill the beans. 647 00:33:45,649 --> 00:33:47,734 Dad dragged me away before I could hear her owt. 648 00:33:47,901 --> 00:33:50,403 Give us a clip around the ear for me troubles, too. 649 00:33:53,323 --> 00:33:55,992 [light music] 650 00:33:58,495 --> 00:34:00,038 Mrs. Hall! 651 00:34:01,122 --> 00:34:02,415 Mrs. Hall! 652 00:34:03,875 --> 00:34:06,461 It doesn't matter, found it. 653 00:34:07,629 --> 00:34:08,838 Whenever you want to waste me time, 654 00:34:09,005 --> 00:34:10,632 feel free to holler. 655 00:34:10,799 --> 00:34:12,467 Matches. 656 00:34:12,634 --> 00:34:13,468 Oh. 657 00:34:15,637 --> 00:34:17,806 You weren't supposed to see that. 658 00:34:20,100 --> 00:34:22,227 Did you know about this? 659 00:34:23,395 --> 00:34:24,854 Mrs. Hall? 660 00:34:26,982 --> 00:34:27,983 Mrs. Hall! 661 00:34:28,149 --> 00:34:30,026 Well, far be it for me to reveal 662 00:34:30,193 --> 00:34:33,697 the underhand goings on in this establishment. 663 00:34:33,863 --> 00:34:37,867 Mrs. Hall, why on earth is there a dead budgie? 664 00:34:38,034 --> 00:34:40,370 [bird chirping] 665 00:34:41,663 --> 00:34:43,123 No. 666 00:34:44,082 --> 00:34:45,750 I should have known better than to trust him. 667 00:34:45,917 --> 00:34:47,836 And why might that be? 668 00:34:48,003 --> 00:34:49,671 If you have a point, Mrs. Hall, 669 00:34:49,838 --> 00:34:51,298 I'd rather you got on and stabbed me with it. 670 00:34:51,464 --> 00:34:53,758 I had a very strange phone call this morning. 671 00:34:53,925 --> 00:34:55,427 Given our clientele, I can't imagine 672 00:34:55,594 --> 00:34:57,178 that's a unique occurrence. 673 00:34:57,345 --> 00:34:59,306 It were the dean of Edinburgh Veterinary College. 674 00:34:59,472 --> 00:35:01,057 Ah. 675 00:35:01,224 --> 00:35:02,809 They wanted to know if Tristan would be returning 676 00:35:02,976 --> 00:35:04,394 for the autumn term. 677 00:35:04,561 --> 00:35:06,896 I told them, they must have made a mistake 678 00:35:07,063 --> 00:35:09,816 because Tristan passed his exams last Christmas. 679 00:35:09,983 --> 00:35:12,444 Where was that, um, thing I was after? 680 00:35:12,611 --> 00:35:14,696 Siegfried Donald Farnon! 681 00:35:14,863 --> 00:35:16,323 I've no doubt there's a very simple, 682 00:35:16,489 --> 00:35:18,241 logical explanation for all of this. 683 00:35:18,408 --> 00:35:20,285 You told him he passed his exams when he blooming well didn't. 684 00:35:20,452 --> 00:35:22,871 One really mustn't leap to outlandish conclusions. 685 00:35:23,747 --> 00:35:25,915 - All right, I did it. - You lied to him. 686 00:35:26,082 --> 00:35:28,126 It was for his own good. 687 00:35:28,293 --> 00:35:31,004 What would the blasted university call him for anyway? 688 00:35:31,171 --> 00:35:33,048 - Well, they didn't. - What? 689 00:35:33,214 --> 00:35:34,716 I knew you were up to something. 690 00:35:34,883 --> 00:35:36,051 I knew you wouldn't tell me the truth. 691 00:35:36,217 --> 00:35:37,135 Mrs. Hall, I'm shocked. 692 00:35:37,302 --> 00:35:38,553 A woman of your integrity. 693 00:35:38,720 --> 00:35:40,138 Don't even start. 694 00:35:40,305 --> 00:35:41,848 What is it the seventh commandment tells us? 695 00:35:42,015 --> 00:35:43,475 Thou shalt not commit adultery. 696 00:35:43,642 --> 00:35:45,977 - Well, the other one then. - What were you thinking? 697 00:35:46,144 --> 00:35:47,479 That it might be nice if I wasn't constantly 698 00:35:47,646 --> 00:35:50,106 hounding him about passing his damned exams. 699 00:35:51,566 --> 00:35:52,942 I thought we might be able to salvage something 700 00:35:53,109 --> 00:35:55,737 that approximates to a relationship. 701 00:35:55,904 --> 00:35:57,322 Oh, for goodness sake. 702 00:35:58,573 --> 00:35:59,991 You're both as bad as each other. 703 00:36:00,158 --> 00:36:02,202 What's that supposed to mean? 704 00:36:03,370 --> 00:36:04,788 Mrs. Hall! 705 00:36:09,292 --> 00:36:11,544 [chirping] 706 00:36:14,172 --> 00:36:16,424 [sheep panting] 707 00:36:28,853 --> 00:36:30,563 - [Rob] All right there, Jim. - Rob. 708 00:36:30,730 --> 00:36:32,315 Morning, Mr. Benson. 709 00:36:32,482 --> 00:36:34,359 Scruff's my dog. 710 00:36:34,526 --> 00:36:36,986 I wanna say I'm sorry you lost your lamb. 711 00:36:37,153 --> 00:36:39,948 Well, it's big of ya to come say so yourself. 712 00:36:40,115 --> 00:36:41,408 How's the mother? 713 00:36:41,574 --> 00:36:43,034 Not too clever. 714 00:36:43,743 --> 00:36:45,954 She won't get up, won't feed or drink. 715 00:36:46,121 --> 00:36:48,456 That can happen after a stillbirth. 716 00:36:48,623 --> 00:36:51,000 What she really needs is a lamb to look after. 717 00:36:51,167 --> 00:36:52,794 How about that little orphan you had? 718 00:36:52,961 --> 00:36:54,045 Hubert? 719 00:36:54,212 --> 00:36:55,255 Herbert. 720 00:36:56,673 --> 00:36:58,258 Well, it's worth a go, I suppose. 721 00:36:58,425 --> 00:36:59,884 [whimpering dog] 722 00:37:00,051 --> 00:37:02,971 What the bloody hell's that thing doing up here. 723 00:37:03,138 --> 00:37:04,514 I know this dog is the last thing 724 00:37:04,681 --> 00:37:05,765 you want to see right now. 725 00:37:05,932 --> 00:37:07,517 But he didn't attack your flock. 726 00:37:07,684 --> 00:37:09,060 You saw that yourself. 727 00:37:09,227 --> 00:37:11,020 I still lost one of my lambs all the same. 728 00:37:11,187 --> 00:37:13,773 Because he's not been trained how to behave around sheep. 729 00:37:13,940 --> 00:37:15,567 He just got over excited. 730 00:37:15,734 --> 00:37:18,903 I don't see that as reason enough to put him down. 731 00:37:19,821 --> 00:37:21,573 What if he comes back and it happens again? 732 00:37:21,740 --> 00:37:24,075 We'll train him so he doesn't. 733 00:37:24,242 --> 00:37:27,287 With your permission, I'd certainly like to try. 734 00:37:27,454 --> 00:37:29,038 [dog barking] 735 00:37:31,458 --> 00:37:34,043 [light music] 736 00:37:46,264 --> 00:37:47,557 Jenny! 737 00:37:51,352 --> 00:37:52,604 Jenny! 738 00:37:59,861 --> 00:38:01,654 They're hoggs, so that means that-- 739 00:38:01,821 --> 00:38:04,282 They're too young to have babies and won't have lambs in them. 740 00:38:04,449 --> 00:38:06,701 It won't do them any harm if they get a little startled. 741 00:38:06,868 --> 00:38:08,703 Now you need to hold him tight. 742 00:38:08,870 --> 00:38:10,288 Keep him close to your side. 743 00:38:10,455 --> 00:38:12,582 The moment he growls or barks you pull him back. 744 00:38:12,749 --> 00:38:15,293 Tell him to stop, sit. 745 00:38:15,460 --> 00:38:17,545 Pull him back, stop, sit. 746 00:38:17,712 --> 00:38:19,255 And be firm. 747 00:38:19,422 --> 00:38:22,175 If he obeys your command, give him a treat. 748 00:38:22,342 --> 00:38:24,552 - Tristan. - Mm? 749 00:38:24,719 --> 00:38:27,430 Oh, sorry Jenny. I was feeling a bit peckish. 750 00:38:27,597 --> 00:38:30,475 Come on, Scruff, that's it. 751 00:38:30,642 --> 00:38:32,060 Come on. 752 00:38:33,102 --> 00:38:34,896 That's it. Be good, Scruff. 753 00:38:35,063 --> 00:38:36,648 Do you really think this is going to work? 754 00:38:36,815 --> 00:38:37,941 I hope so. 755 00:38:39,067 --> 00:38:40,318 And if it doesn't? 756 00:38:41,945 --> 00:38:43,238 - [dog barking] - Scruff, stop! 757 00:38:43,404 --> 00:38:45,824 Stop it, Scruff. Scruff no, stop. 758 00:38:45,990 --> 00:38:47,617 Stop! Scruff. 759 00:38:47,784 --> 00:38:49,160 [barking] 760 00:38:50,578 --> 00:38:52,831 - Stop! - It's all right, Jenny. 761 00:38:52,997 --> 00:38:54,290 I've got him. 762 00:38:54,457 --> 00:38:56,251 Come on. 763 00:38:56,417 --> 00:38:58,419 Let's take him out for a minute. Give him a moment to calm down. 764 00:38:58,586 --> 00:38:59,879 Why won't he stop barking? 765 00:39:00,046 --> 00:39:02,423 Don't worry, we'll try again. 766 00:39:02,590 --> 00:39:05,260 You need to stop, Scruff, please. 767 00:39:06,511 --> 00:39:08,638 - Why won't he stop, James? - He can still see the sheep. 768 00:39:08,805 --> 00:39:12,392 Here, walk him away and keep talking to him, all right? 769 00:39:12,559 --> 00:39:14,018 Come on, Scruff. 770 00:39:14,185 --> 00:39:16,855 That's it, come on. Come on. 771 00:39:17,021 --> 00:39:19,107 [dog barking] 772 00:39:19,274 --> 00:39:21,568 Come on, Scruff, come on. 773 00:39:24,737 --> 00:39:26,281 What'd ya think? 774 00:39:26,447 --> 00:39:28,199 I really don't know. 775 00:39:31,286 --> 00:39:34,831 [farcical music] 776 00:39:48,928 --> 00:39:50,305 [bell ringing] 777 00:39:50,471 --> 00:39:52,223 I've got it! 778 00:39:56,311 --> 00:39:59,105 Mrs. Tompkin, how lovely to see ya. 779 00:40:02,567 --> 00:40:04,819 Let me help you inside. 780 00:40:10,617 --> 00:40:12,535 Now you set yourself down there. 781 00:40:12,702 --> 00:40:14,579 Oh, don't worry. 782 00:40:14,746 --> 00:40:16,456 I can find my way. 783 00:40:17,582 --> 00:40:19,167 I'll fetch Mr. Farnon. 784 00:40:22,837 --> 00:40:24,881 Oh, here he is now. 785 00:40:27,300 --> 00:40:29,802 Mrs. Tompkin, what an absolute pleasure. 786 00:40:29,969 --> 00:40:31,763 I know young Mr. Farnon said 787 00:40:31,930 --> 00:40:34,307 he'd bring my Peter back this afternoon, 788 00:40:34,474 --> 00:40:36,851 but I couldn't wait. 789 00:40:37,560 --> 00:40:39,187 My boy don't come back to see 790 00:40:39,354 --> 00:40:42,315 his old mum as much as I'd like. 791 00:40:42,482 --> 00:40:45,944 It's hard, isn't it, when children grow up and leave home? 792 00:40:46,110 --> 00:40:48,196 Well, it might silly to you, 793 00:40:48,363 --> 00:40:51,449 but hearing his fluttering around 794 00:40:51,616 --> 00:40:55,745 and pecking at his cage, it warms my heart 795 00:40:55,912 --> 00:40:57,497 knowing he's there. 796 00:40:57,664 --> 00:40:59,874 That doesn't sound silly at all. 797 00:41:00,041 --> 00:41:02,251 [chirping bird] 798 00:41:02,418 --> 00:41:03,336 What was that? 799 00:41:03,503 --> 00:41:04,671 [bird chirping] 800 00:41:04,837 --> 00:41:06,673 Is that? 801 00:41:06,839 --> 00:41:09,842 Well, that's not my Peter. 802 00:41:10,009 --> 00:41:12,303 Mrs. Hall, I believe Tristan spoke 803 00:41:12,470 --> 00:41:14,389 to you about this matter. 804 00:41:15,056 --> 00:41:16,265 Well. 805 00:41:18,017 --> 00:41:18,851 Yes. 806 00:41:19,769 --> 00:41:21,437 Mrs. Tompkin. 807 00:41:24,607 --> 00:41:28,027 It is Peter, and he's already for you to take him home. 808 00:41:28,194 --> 00:41:31,197 Oh, my goodness, thank you. 809 00:41:32,281 --> 00:41:34,993 But he never used to be able to cheep. 810 00:41:36,285 --> 00:41:37,495 Um... 811 00:41:37,662 --> 00:41:39,038 Well... 812 00:41:39,205 --> 00:41:40,540 The thing is. 813 00:41:41,666 --> 00:41:44,335 Peter needed his beak trimmed 814 00:41:44,502 --> 00:41:47,296 and now that he has, it's allowed him 815 00:41:47,463 --> 00:41:49,257 to find his voice again. 816 00:41:49,424 --> 00:41:52,176 Oh, how wonderful! 817 00:41:52,844 --> 00:41:55,304 He's like a different bird. 818 00:41:56,431 --> 00:41:59,475 Oh, thank you both so much. 819 00:41:59,642 --> 00:42:03,229 And say a big thank you to that brother of yours. 820 00:42:06,190 --> 00:42:07,608 Let me help you out. 821 00:42:07,775 --> 00:42:10,028 Oh, I can manage. 822 00:42:10,194 --> 00:42:15,616 Once I've walked it once, it's no bother doing so again. 823 00:42:15,783 --> 00:42:17,493 I'll bring Peter home to you, Mrs. Tompkin. 824 00:42:17,660 --> 00:42:19,537 Thank you. 825 00:42:28,963 --> 00:42:31,090 And as far as his exams go, 826 00:42:31,257 --> 00:42:33,342 Tristan can never find out the truth. 827 00:42:33,509 --> 00:42:34,469 Understood. 828 00:42:34,635 --> 00:42:36,012 You can't keep him hidden 829 00:42:36,179 --> 00:42:37,847 in that dispensary cupboard, either. 830 00:42:38,014 --> 00:42:39,390 He needs to get out and start doing 831 00:42:39,557 --> 00:42:41,100 some proper work. 832 00:42:41,267 --> 00:42:43,728 I'm sure I can fill any gaps in his knowledge. 833 00:42:43,895 --> 00:42:46,147 And when his birthday comes, 834 00:42:46,314 --> 00:42:48,066 he's getting that bag. 835 00:42:49,525 --> 00:42:52,111 [light music] 836 00:42:55,823 --> 00:42:58,201 Let's see if you can't keep each other company. 837 00:42:58,367 --> 00:42:59,827 Afternoon, Rob. 838 00:42:59,994 --> 00:43:02,038 I thought I'd drop a few things round. 839 00:43:02,205 --> 00:43:03,790 Least we could do, considering. 840 00:43:03,956 --> 00:43:05,416 Oh, there's really no need. 841 00:43:05,583 --> 00:43:07,919 There is and we're sorry. 842 00:43:08,836 --> 00:43:10,338 Have you seen our Jenny? 843 00:43:10,505 --> 00:43:11,881 She took off this morning. 844 00:43:12,048 --> 00:43:13,299 We've not seen hide nor hair of her since. 845 00:43:13,466 --> 00:43:16,010 Aye, she's in top field with veterinary. 846 00:43:22,517 --> 00:43:24,352 Leave them be, Scruff. 847 00:43:28,439 --> 00:43:29,816 Trist. 848 00:43:29,982 --> 00:43:31,025 - Afternoon, Helen. - Don't afternoon me. 849 00:43:31,192 --> 00:43:32,819 Look, none of this is my doing. 850 00:43:33,694 --> 00:43:36,280 He's only doing what he thinks is right. 851 00:43:36,447 --> 00:43:38,074 It's all he ever does. 852 00:43:38,699 --> 00:43:40,368 Even if it's not easy. 853 00:43:41,911 --> 00:43:44,080 I'm sure that's something you could relate to. 854 00:43:46,791 --> 00:43:48,417 It's good to see you again, Helen. 855 00:43:50,169 --> 00:43:51,170 You too. 856 00:43:54,507 --> 00:43:56,425 Keep encouraging him. 857 00:43:56,592 --> 00:43:58,886 Leave them be, Scruff, leave. 858 00:44:00,054 --> 00:44:01,764 That's it, give him a treat. 859 00:44:03,182 --> 00:44:04,934 All right. 860 00:44:05,101 --> 00:44:07,311 Now you can try letting go of the lead. 861 00:44:09,188 --> 00:44:10,982 Be good, Scruff. 862 00:44:11,149 --> 00:44:12,483 Please, be good. 863 00:44:16,362 --> 00:44:17,572 He's doing it, James! 864 00:44:17,738 --> 00:44:19,574 He's really doing it! 865 00:44:19,740 --> 00:44:21,409 Good lad, Scruff! 866 00:44:22,451 --> 00:44:25,788 - There you go! - He's not even looking at 'em. 867 00:44:26,831 --> 00:44:28,040 Helen, we've just been-- 868 00:44:28,207 --> 00:44:29,584 Jenny, get back up to the house. 869 00:44:29,750 --> 00:44:31,419 - But. - Now please, Jenny. 870 00:44:31,586 --> 00:44:33,212 Sorry, I maybe should have spoken to you-- 871 00:44:33,379 --> 00:44:34,297 Maybe? 872 00:44:34,463 --> 00:44:36,549 There's no maybe about it. 873 00:44:37,884 --> 00:44:39,760 I know I'm not from around here 874 00:44:39,927 --> 00:44:41,387 and I might not understand the way things are done. 875 00:44:41,554 --> 00:44:44,223 But I know the difference between right and wrong. 876 00:44:44,390 --> 00:44:47,935 Killing a perfectly good animal can never be right. 877 00:44:48,102 --> 00:44:50,771 It's not your dog or your reputation. 878 00:44:50,938 --> 00:44:52,440 It was a mistake. 879 00:44:52,607 --> 00:44:54,775 Animals mess up sometimes. 880 00:44:54,942 --> 00:44:56,277 Just like people do. 881 00:44:57,111 --> 00:44:58,613 There's no reason for you 882 00:44:58,779 --> 00:45:00,489 to keep punishing yourself for anything. 883 00:45:04,493 --> 00:45:06,162 What am I supposed to do? 884 00:45:06,329 --> 00:45:08,331 Carry on as if nothing's happened? 885 00:45:08,497 --> 00:45:10,374 What's the alternative? 886 00:45:10,541 --> 00:45:12,001 The dog didn't do anything wrong. 887 00:45:12,168 --> 00:45:13,878 He deserves a second chance. 888 00:45:15,338 --> 00:45:17,840 I think you both deserve a second chance. 889 00:45:21,177 --> 00:45:22,637 I should get Jenny back. 890 00:45:27,767 --> 00:45:29,185 I've missed you. 891 00:45:33,439 --> 00:45:35,233 Missed you, too. 892 00:45:36,108 --> 00:45:38,611 [light music] 893 00:45:58,839 --> 00:46:00,883 There you go, little one. 894 00:46:02,802 --> 00:46:04,929 [light music] 895 00:46:13,396 --> 00:46:15,523 We've worked hard with Scruff. 896 00:46:15,690 --> 00:46:17,316 He's not going to scare any more sheep. 897 00:46:17,483 --> 00:46:19,360 He's good now, Mr. Benson. 898 00:46:19,527 --> 00:46:23,072 And I'm gonna make sure he never goes off again, anyways. 899 00:46:23,239 --> 00:46:26,075 All the same, if you say he needs... 900 00:46:29,578 --> 00:46:30,705 You know. 901 00:46:36,544 --> 00:46:38,087 Nay, you carry on, lass. 902 00:46:39,547 --> 00:46:41,841 I reckon some good came out of it after all. 903 00:46:44,176 --> 00:46:46,512 [light music] 904 00:46:57,315 --> 00:46:59,775 What do ya think Dad will say? 905 00:46:59,942 --> 00:47:03,195 Oh he'll huff and puff and eventually blow himself out. 906 00:47:03,362 --> 00:47:06,157 And you won't let him do anything to Scruff? 907 00:47:06,324 --> 00:47:09,118 Well, now he's been trained, there's no need to. 908 00:47:09,285 --> 00:47:11,037 Don't worry, I'll take care of it. 909 00:47:12,204 --> 00:47:14,248 It's not James' fault, you know? 910 00:47:14,415 --> 00:47:15,916 He wanted to take me home 911 00:47:16,083 --> 00:47:17,793 but I said I wouldn't go unless he helped me. 912 00:47:17,960 --> 00:47:20,087 I'm not sure it was fair to put him in that position. 913 00:47:20,254 --> 00:47:21,881 I don't think he minded. 914 00:47:22,673 --> 00:47:24,550 It gave me and him a chance to talk. 915 00:47:26,218 --> 00:47:28,721 [light music] 916 00:47:37,355 --> 00:47:40,107 And what have you and James got to talk about? 917 00:47:40,274 --> 00:47:41,984 You know, stuff. 918 00:47:44,111 --> 00:47:45,821 Aren't you interested? 919 00:47:45,988 --> 00:47:47,073 In what? 920 00:47:47,239 --> 00:47:49,075 In what we spoke about. 921 00:47:49,241 --> 00:47:51,285 Why would I be interested? 922 00:47:51,452 --> 00:47:52,870 Just thought you might be. 923 00:47:54,288 --> 00:47:55,915 Well, I'm not. 924 00:47:56,916 --> 00:47:58,501 He is great, though. 925 00:47:58,667 --> 00:48:01,670 Not a lot of blokes who stick their neck out like that. 926 00:48:01,837 --> 00:48:03,589 He's got a good heart. 927 00:48:03,756 --> 00:48:06,050 - He's not bad looking, either. - Jenny! 928 00:48:06,217 --> 00:48:07,968 I'm just saying. 929 00:48:08,135 --> 00:48:09,929 Yeah, well, you're too young to be thinking about his looks. 930 00:48:10,096 --> 00:48:12,223 Good or otherwise. 931 00:48:13,599 --> 00:48:15,434 I am right though, aren't 1? 932 00:48:16,227 --> 00:48:19,188 You're not wrong, I'll give you that. 933 00:48:19,355 --> 00:48:21,232 [light music] 934 00:48:21,399 --> 00:48:23,484 - Good evening, James. - Good evening. 935 00:48:25,903 --> 00:48:28,114 [light music] 936 00:48:34,161 --> 00:48:37,081 [bleating sheep] 937 00:48:48,634 --> 00:48:49,802 Here we go. 938 00:48:52,805 --> 00:48:55,057 Mm, I'll get you one back next time. 939 00:48:58,811 --> 00:49:01,355 It was only a couple weeks I was away. 940 00:49:01,522 --> 00:49:03,983 You forget how beautiful this place is. 941 00:49:05,401 --> 00:49:06,819 There you are. 942 00:49:08,779 --> 00:49:11,323 I called in on Richard Alderson this afternoon. 943 00:49:11,490 --> 00:49:13,367 Before you start, Rob Benson agreed to it. 944 00:49:13,534 --> 00:49:15,536 I don't care if it was sanctioned by the bloody Pope. 945 00:49:15,703 --> 00:49:16,662 I distinctly remember telling you-- 946 00:49:16,829 --> 00:49:18,080 You don't always have to live 947 00:49:18,247 --> 00:49:20,833 by the old rules on how to do things. 948 00:49:21,000 --> 00:49:23,043 We can make some of our own. 949 00:49:23,210 --> 00:49:25,671 You made me a senior vet because you thought 950 00:49:25,838 --> 00:49:28,340 I could add something to the practice. 951 00:49:28,507 --> 00:49:30,926 I think you should start trusting me to do that. 952 00:49:34,305 --> 00:49:35,973 Quite right. 953 00:49:36,140 --> 00:49:37,475 It's about time you started ploughing your own furrow. 954 00:49:37,641 --> 00:49:39,435 [chuckling] 955 00:49:39,602 --> 00:49:42,021 Tell the truth, you missed him, didn't you? 956 00:49:42,188 --> 00:49:44,148 - [Siegfried] As for you. - Oh God, here it comes. 957 00:49:44,315 --> 00:49:46,484 Mrs. Tompkin popped in earlier. 958 00:49:47,610 --> 00:49:50,738 She was very happy to be reunited with Peter. 959 00:49:52,865 --> 00:49:53,991 Was she? 960 00:49:57,077 --> 00:49:59,788 Well good, excellent. I mean, why shouldn't she be? 961 00:49:59,955 --> 00:50:01,624 So thanks to James' good idea, 962 00:50:01,790 --> 00:50:03,292 we can look forward to you doing 963 00:50:03,459 --> 00:50:05,878 a lot more work around the place. 964 00:50:06,045 --> 00:50:07,713 Under my expert tutelage, obviously. 965 00:50:07,880 --> 00:50:09,882 Obviously. Eh, oh! 966 00:50:10,799 --> 00:50:13,469 Come on, mustn't keep Mrs. Hall waiting. 967 00:50:14,178 --> 00:50:15,513 I think she wants to make sure 968 00:50:15,679 --> 00:50:17,264 you never dream of going away again. 969 00:50:22,853 --> 00:50:25,856 [light music] 970 00:50:26,023 --> 00:50:26,899 Ah! 971 00:50:28,817 --> 00:50:31,487 [light music] 972 00:50:36,659 --> 00:50:38,577 Just a light meal tonight. 973 00:50:38,744 --> 00:50:40,454 There's no need to drown the damn thing. 974 00:50:40,621 --> 00:50:41,997 It's dead already. 975 00:50:42,164 --> 00:50:43,582 I like to mop it up with my Yorkshire pudding. 976 00:50:43,749 --> 00:50:45,376 Mop it up? 977 00:50:45,543 --> 00:50:47,628 This is the dinner table, not some backstreet kitchen. 978 00:50:48,504 --> 00:50:49,630 Oh! 979 00:50:50,381 --> 00:50:51,674 There's plenty more in the pan. 980 00:50:51,840 --> 00:50:53,008 Mm. 981 00:50:54,218 --> 00:50:55,219 All right? 982 00:50:56,762 --> 00:50:58,556 It looks tremendous. 983 00:50:58,722 --> 00:51:01,016 Remember, it's not the mountain we conquer. 984 00:51:01,183 --> 00:51:03,310 [Together] But ourselves! 985 00:51:04,728 --> 00:51:06,480 [Mrs. Hall] Welcome back, James. 986 00:51:06,647 --> 00:51:08,607 [Siegfried] Welcome back. 987 00:51:09,817 --> 00:51:12,987 [light music]