1 00:00:02,002 --> 00:00:04,880 [gentle upbeat majestic music] 2 00:00:36,036 --> 00:00:39,164 [gentle serene music] 3 00:01:21,415 --> 00:01:24,084 [phone ringing] 4 00:01:28,922 --> 00:01:30,716 [light switch clicks] 5 00:01:30,882 --> 00:01:33,802 [footsteps pattering] 6 00:01:33,969 --> 00:01:34,928 [phone clunking] 7 00:01:35,095 --> 00:01:36,680 Darrowby 2297. 8 00:01:36,847 --> 00:01:38,307 - [Dave] Dave Kitson. - Mr. Kitson. 9 00:01:38,473 --> 00:01:39,766 [Dave] It's me cow, needs seeing too. 10 00:01:39,933 --> 00:01:41,018 - Yes. - Right away. 11 00:01:41,184 --> 00:01:42,477 Yes. All right. 12 00:01:43,478 --> 00:01:46,106 [phone clangs] 13 00:01:47,190 --> 00:01:49,109 [gentle uplifting music] 14 00:02:09,713 --> 00:02:13,634 [car horn honking] 15 00:02:13,800 --> 00:02:17,554 - [car horn honking] - [chickens clucking] 16 00:02:19,640 --> 00:02:21,933 [cow mooing] 17 00:02:24,645 --> 00:02:25,854 Easy girl. 18 00:02:26,021 --> 00:02:28,231 Easy. There we are. 19 00:02:30,025 --> 00:02:33,320 What didn't you get dressed? 20 00:02:33,487 --> 00:02:34,613 You asked me to come right away, Mr. Kitson. 21 00:02:34,780 --> 00:02:37,616 So, here I am. 22 00:02:37,783 --> 00:02:39,034 Is that all you're doing for her? 23 00:02:39,201 --> 00:02:39,951 I've given her a shot of prontosil. 24 00:02:40,118 --> 00:02:42,079 It'll help with the pneumonia. 25 00:02:42,245 --> 00:02:44,623 I'll come back this evening to see how she's getting on. 26 00:02:44,790 --> 00:02:46,208 Suppose you'll still be charging us for that, 27 00:02:46,375 --> 00:02:48,001 then, will you? 28 00:02:48,168 --> 00:02:50,128 That's how a business tends to operate. 29 00:02:53,298 --> 00:02:56,134 [sheep baaing] 30 00:02:56,301 --> 00:02:58,553 What's the trouble here? 31 00:02:58,720 --> 00:03:00,889 [Dave] She had a rough time lambing yesterday. 32 00:03:01,056 --> 00:03:02,683 [James] How do you mean rough? 33 00:03:02,849 --> 00:03:05,310 Big lamb got stuck with its leg in a funny position. 34 00:03:05,477 --> 00:03:07,020 Couldn't fetch it round. 35 00:03:07,187 --> 00:03:09,272 So you just pulled it out as it was? 36 00:03:09,439 --> 00:03:11,441 Aye. There was nothing else I could do. 37 00:03:13,819 --> 00:03:15,779 Hey! What you up to? 38 00:03:15,946 --> 00:03:18,448 Don't bother yourself on my account. It's over for her. 39 00:03:18,615 --> 00:03:19,741 Maybe there's something I can do. 40 00:03:19,908 --> 00:03:21,618 [sighs] Hey, lad. 41 00:03:21,785 --> 00:03:23,578 You have stock that long, you know when they're done. 42 00:03:25,455 --> 00:03:26,790 At least let me ease her pain. 43 00:03:26,957 --> 00:03:28,542 Pay you for what's gonna pass anywhere? 44 00:03:28,709 --> 00:03:30,210 No, thank you! 45 00:03:30,377 --> 00:03:31,837 I'd rather let nature run its course 46 00:03:32,003 --> 00:03:33,714 and have knacker's yard pick her up later. 47 00:03:36,133 --> 00:03:38,176 Merry Christmas, Mr. Kitson. 48 00:03:39,511 --> 00:03:40,929 Aye. You too, lad. 49 00:03:42,973 --> 00:03:44,766 [sheep baaing] 50 00:03:44,933 --> 00:03:46,309 [car door clunking] 51 00:03:53,191 --> 00:03:54,317 [car door slamming] 52 00:04:01,992 --> 00:04:04,703 [sheep groaning] 53 00:04:06,747 --> 00:04:07,622 There now. 54 00:04:11,460 --> 00:04:14,087 - This will ease the pain. - [sheep groans] 55 00:04:14,254 --> 00:04:15,797 It'll soon be over. 56 00:04:35,275 --> 00:04:36,860 [upbeat festive music] 57 00:04:37,027 --> 00:04:37,778 [Audrey] Keep going. 58 00:04:37,944 --> 00:04:39,446 [Tristan] More? 59 00:04:39,613 --> 00:04:41,990 You want to have leftovers in the evening. 60 00:04:42,157 --> 00:04:44,493 Sprouts, couple handfuls, 61 00:04:44,659 --> 00:04:46,745 carrots, and, uh, ooh, parsnips. 62 00:04:46,912 --> 00:04:49,706 - Yes, yes. - How many are you feeding? 63 00:04:49,873 --> 00:04:52,125 Oh, they're hardworking men, for the most part. 64 00:04:52,292 --> 00:04:53,668 Ah, excuse me. 65 00:04:53,835 --> 00:04:55,212 I've been a model student these last three months. 66 00:04:55,378 --> 00:04:57,839 No doubt, you'll reap the reward. 67 00:04:58,006 --> 00:04:59,800 What are your plans for tomorrow? 68 00:04:59,966 --> 00:05:01,802 I'm rather looking forward to having an empty house for once. 69 00:05:01,968 --> 00:05:03,845 Radio on, a glass of sherry in my hand. 70 00:05:04,012 --> 00:05:04,930 You're not just saying that? 71 00:05:05,096 --> 00:05:06,807 No, it'll be a delight. 72 00:05:06,973 --> 00:05:10,310 Audrey. When does the party start tonight? 73 00:05:10,477 --> 00:05:12,187 [Audrey] Oh, anytime after 7:30. 74 00:05:13,146 --> 00:05:14,397 Look forward to it. 75 00:05:14,564 --> 00:05:15,440 See you then. 76 00:05:18,568 --> 00:05:21,321 Make sure your lipstick's on and the mistletoe is up. 77 00:05:21,488 --> 00:05:23,615 Gerald's a friend, and I'm a married woman. 78 00:05:23,782 --> 00:05:26,535 So was I in the not too distant past. 79 00:05:26,701 --> 00:05:27,828 Just look at all the fun I'm having now. 80 00:05:27,994 --> 00:05:31,081 [groans] Spare me the details. Please. 81 00:05:32,624 --> 00:05:34,626 Honestly, Audrey. 82 00:05:34,793 --> 00:05:37,504 Alittle feeling can make you feel a whole lot. 83 00:05:39,464 --> 00:05:42,133 I'm perfectly happy feeling exactly as I am. 84 00:05:43,343 --> 00:05:45,470 Well, I'll see you later. 85 00:05:45,637 --> 00:05:48,348 Make sure you wear something to catch his eye. 86 00:05:48,515 --> 00:05:49,516 I don't know about... 87 00:05:52,978 --> 00:05:54,688 Wish you wouldn't talk about my brother like that. 88 00:05:54,855 --> 00:05:57,232 It's enough to bring my breakfast up. 89 00:05:57,399 --> 00:06:00,110 Tris, would you mind picking up the rest? 90 00:06:00,277 --> 00:06:01,278 I've just got to pop back to the house for something. 91 00:06:01,444 --> 00:06:02,863 Not at all, Mrs. H. Happy to help. 92 00:06:03,029 --> 00:06:04,656 [Audrey] Both sides. 93 00:06:04,823 --> 00:06:06,449 [gentle thoughtful music] 94 00:06:06,616 --> 00:06:09,244 Morning, Mrs. Hall. You've had a few letters. 95 00:06:09,411 --> 00:06:11,329 - Merry Christmas. - Merry Christmas. 96 00:06:11,496 --> 00:06:12,539 Thank you. 97 00:06:12,706 --> 00:06:15,208 [people chattering] 98 00:06:18,670 --> 00:06:19,921 [door slamming] 99 00:06:26,136 --> 00:06:27,262 [door opens] 100 00:06:27,429 --> 00:06:28,847 Tristan, is that you? 101 00:06:31,474 --> 00:06:32,392 Only me. 102 00:06:34,436 --> 00:06:37,147 What happened to this one? 103 00:06:37,314 --> 00:06:39,024 [Siegfried] Had his ear bitten off. 104 00:06:39,190 --> 00:06:41,067 Know the feeling. 105 00:06:41,234 --> 00:06:43,862 Are you aware that Diana's on her own for Christmas? 106 00:06:46,448 --> 00:06:47,782 She says she don't mind. 107 00:06:49,534 --> 00:06:51,453 It is a shame though, in't it? 108 00:06:53,705 --> 00:06:55,457 Mrs. Hall, I feel you want me to do something, 109 00:06:55,624 --> 00:06:57,542 but you don't want to ask, 110 00:06:57,709 --> 00:06:59,628 because once you do, you know I'll have to say, "Yes," 111 00:06:59,794 --> 00:07:02,047 and then the illusion that I have at least some semblance 112 00:07:02,213 --> 00:07:04,299 of control over the goings-on in this place would evaporate. 113 00:07:04,466 --> 00:07:07,010 And then where will we be? 114 00:07:07,177 --> 00:07:09,679 I think you should invite Diana for Christmas lunch tomorrow. 115 00:07:11,139 --> 00:07:13,016 Now, the problem, you see? 116 00:07:13,183 --> 00:07:18,146 The problem, Mrs. Hall, is with something Christmas Day, 117 00:07:18,313 --> 00:07:20,106 it's a day for the family. 118 00:07:20,273 --> 00:07:23,276 To invite Diana might raise certain expectations. 119 00:07:24,986 --> 00:07:27,072 [sighs] 120 00:07:27,238 --> 00:07:29,115 Well, it's your house, your decision. 121 00:07:30,992 --> 00:07:33,495 But I think it's wrong she's on her own. 122 00:07:33,662 --> 00:07:35,956 Well, why didn't you invite your gentleman friend? 123 00:07:36,122 --> 00:07:37,540 He's a bachelor, isn't he? 124 00:07:41,127 --> 00:07:44,089 Perhaps it's best we keep the numbers as they are. 125 00:07:44,255 --> 00:07:47,050 Far be it from me to disagree with you, Mrs. Hall. 126 00:07:47,217 --> 00:07:49,052 [phone ringing] 127 00:07:54,265 --> 00:07:55,892 [Audrey] Darrowby 2297. 128 00:07:56,059 --> 00:07:57,018 [Mrs. Pumphrey] Good morning, dear. 129 00:07:57,185 --> 00:07:59,479 Oh, Mrs. Pumphrey. 130 00:07:59,646 --> 00:08:01,022 [Mrs. Pumphrey] Could one of the uncles pay us a visit, for Tricki? 131 00:08:01,189 --> 00:08:04,025 Of course. I said one of them up to you right away. 132 00:08:04,192 --> 00:08:05,819 [Mrs. Pumphrey] Thank you. 133 00:08:05,986 --> 00:08:07,195 [phone clangs] 134 00:08:07,362 --> 00:08:08,863 - Who was that? - Mrs. Pumphrey. 135 00:08:09,030 --> 00:08:10,615 There's something wrong with Tricki. 136 00:08:10,782 --> 00:08:11,908 - I'll do it. - No, no, James, 137 00:08:12,075 --> 00:08:13,493 you had an early start with Kitson. 138 00:08:13,660 --> 00:08:15,578 You've got plenty on today. Leave it to me. 139 00:08:15,745 --> 00:08:17,247 Thank you, Siegfried. 140 00:08:18,748 --> 00:08:20,375 Mrs. Pumphrey's always generous 141 00:08:20,542 --> 00:08:22,252 with the sherry this time of year. 142 00:08:22,419 --> 00:08:23,878 - Presents? - For the Aldersons. 143 00:08:24,045 --> 00:08:25,088 That's lovely. 144 00:08:25,255 --> 00:08:27,007 Here! 145 00:08:27,173 --> 00:08:29,467 Looks like you have a few Christmas cards. 146 00:08:32,220 --> 00:08:33,847 Oh, this is from Dad. 147 00:08:34,014 --> 00:08:36,016 Your mum must be upset you're not back for Christmas. 148 00:08:36,182 --> 00:08:37,851 Oh, they've got Uncle Alf and the kids coming over. 149 00:08:38,018 --> 00:08:39,644 Sure she'll be fine. 150 00:08:39,811 --> 00:08:42,022 Oh, James, your mother won't be fine. 151 00:08:42,188 --> 00:08:44,816 Which is why she's got people coming to stay. 152 00:08:44,983 --> 00:08:46,818 Take her mind off it. 153 00:08:46,985 --> 00:08:48,945 He wants me to call tomorrow at five. 154 00:08:49,112 --> 00:08:51,406 Well, that's good, in't it? 155 00:08:51,573 --> 00:08:53,116 Means you get to speak to your mum. 156 00:08:53,283 --> 00:08:54,576 Oh, I hope so. 157 00:08:54,743 --> 00:08:56,119 We haven't spoken since they visited. 158 00:08:56,286 --> 00:08:59,122 I wrote, but I only heard back from Dad. 159 00:08:59,289 --> 00:09:00,749 She's your mother, 160 00:09:00,915 --> 00:09:02,792 'course she wants to talk to you on Christmas Day. 161 00:09:06,838 --> 00:09:08,757 [gentle majestic music] 162 00:09:15,263 --> 00:09:16,514 [car brakes squeaking] 163 00:09:26,066 --> 00:09:27,400 Hello? 164 00:09:27,567 --> 00:09:29,694 [Mrs. Pumphrey] In here! 165 00:09:36,743 --> 00:09:40,038 Oh, look, Tricki! It's Mr. Farnon! 166 00:09:40,205 --> 00:09:41,414 Morning, Mrs. Pumphrey. 167 00:09:41,581 --> 00:09:42,916 Hello, Tricki. 168 00:09:43,083 --> 00:09:44,751 Please excuse the state of things. 169 00:09:44,918 --> 00:09:46,753 I've said my staff home. 170 00:09:46,920 --> 00:09:48,171 It's only right people should be 171 00:09:48,338 --> 00:09:50,298 with their families at Christmas. 172 00:09:50,465 --> 00:09:51,966 What seems to be the trouble with you then? 173 00:09:52,133 --> 00:09:53,843 Aren't you going to say hello? 174 00:09:55,929 --> 00:09:58,223 Oh, can't even raise a paw. 175 00:09:58,389 --> 00:10:00,975 He's been off his food for a few days now. 176 00:10:02,102 --> 00:10:03,019 Don't worry. 177 00:10:03,186 --> 00:10:04,687 I'm sure we'll have no trouble 178 00:10:04,854 --> 00:10:05,647 finding out what's wrong with him. 179 00:10:06,314 --> 00:10:08,900 Excuse me, Tricki. 180 00:10:09,067 --> 00:10:12,195 Cook's been away, so it hasn't been his usual fare. 181 00:10:12,362 --> 00:10:13,863 I thought perhaps, that was it. 182 00:10:14,030 --> 00:10:17,575 But this morning, poor darling, he had the trots. 183 00:10:17,742 --> 00:10:19,410 [dog growls] 184 00:10:19,577 --> 00:10:22,122 I'm sorry to embarrass you, Tricki, but he's a doctor. 185 00:10:25,083 --> 00:10:26,793 He's been terribly depressed. 186 00:10:28,044 --> 00:10:29,838 [gentle downbeat music] 187 00:10:38,346 --> 00:10:40,849 Tricki's got gastroenteritis. 188 00:10:41,015 --> 00:10:42,350 He's lost a lot of weight 189 00:10:42,517 --> 00:10:44,185 and I'm seeing signs of dehydration. 190 00:10:44,352 --> 00:10:46,104 I'm afraid we'll have to take him in for treatment. 191 00:10:46,271 --> 00:10:48,731 Oh, dear. 192 00:10:48,898 --> 00:10:50,942 Won't be with my little man for Christmas. 193 00:10:51,109 --> 00:10:52,944 Rest assured we'll do everything in our power 194 00:10:53,111 --> 00:10:55,029 to have him right and back with you tomorrow. 195 00:10:55,196 --> 00:10:56,823 Thank you, Mr. Farnon. 196 00:10:58,199 --> 00:10:59,701 You are so kind. 197 00:11:06,666 --> 00:11:08,042 [Market Trader] Come on, ladies! 198 00:11:08,209 --> 00:11:09,502 [Tristan] Oh, Merry Christmas, Maggie. 199 00:11:09,669 --> 00:11:11,337 How have you been in my absence? 200 00:11:11,504 --> 00:11:13,840 Didn't notice you were gone. 201 00:11:14,007 --> 00:11:15,592 Here you go, gentlemen. 202 00:11:15,758 --> 00:11:16,968 - Thanks, Maggie. - Thanks, Maggie. 203 00:11:17,135 --> 00:11:19,095 Really, Maggie? 204 00:11:19,262 --> 00:11:20,805 You know I was away at college advancing my prospects. 205 00:11:20,972 --> 00:11:22,682 Oh, really? 206 00:11:22,849 --> 00:11:24,100 So you've got your mistletoe then? 207 00:11:24,267 --> 00:11:27,020 - [Tristan] Oh, you know me. - [Maggie] Ah, yes. 208 00:11:28,521 --> 00:11:29,856 Ale? 209 00:11:30,023 --> 00:11:31,024 [Tristan] Please. 210 00:11:31,191 --> 00:11:32,567 [chickens clucking] 211 00:11:32,734 --> 00:11:34,027 [beer whooshing] 212 00:11:34,194 --> 00:11:35,904 So did you then? 213 00:11:36,070 --> 00:11:37,113 Did I what? 214 00:11:37,280 --> 00:11:38,948 Advance your prospects? 215 00:11:39,115 --> 00:11:41,826 [laughs] I'm sure I'll find that soon enough. 216 00:11:42,952 --> 00:11:45,455 [gentle thoughtful music] 217 00:11:47,999 --> 00:11:49,334 [blowing] 218 00:11:51,085 --> 00:11:53,630 [bird cawing] 219 00:11:55,632 --> 00:11:57,467 [gentle majestic music] 220 00:11:57,634 --> 00:11:59,886 [bird cawing] 221 00:12:09,520 --> 00:12:11,648 [bird cawing] 222 00:12:28,373 --> 00:12:29,958 I've just gotta fix me hair and I'll be ready to go. 223 00:12:30,124 --> 00:12:32,001 I've got a few visits to make on the way. 224 00:12:32,168 --> 00:12:34,379 - I hope you don't mind? - [Helen] I'll wear me wellies. 225 00:12:34,545 --> 00:12:35,880 Are those presents? 226 00:12:36,047 --> 00:12:37,507 I think they might be, 227 00:12:37,674 --> 00:12:39,801 but I'm not sure there's any here for you. 228 00:12:39,968 --> 00:12:41,844 I'll put 'em under the tree. 229 00:12:42,011 --> 00:12:43,471 Jenny, why don't you show James your pudding? 230 00:12:43,638 --> 00:12:44,764 I've been soaking it in brandy 231 00:12:44,931 --> 00:12:47,392 every week for over a month. 232 00:12:47,558 --> 00:12:49,018 Dad's worried it might get you tipsy. 233 00:12:49,185 --> 00:12:51,729 I don't know how I got this reputation. 234 00:12:51,896 --> 00:12:54,023 It looks fantastic. Mrs. Hall would be proud. 235 00:12:54,190 --> 00:12:56,442 It were actually her recipe I followed. 236 00:12:56,609 --> 00:12:58,778 It's only been the three of us at Christmas since Mum died. 237 00:12:58,945 --> 00:13:00,488 So we're quite excited, aren't we? 238 00:13:00,655 --> 00:13:01,990 You better wear loose trousers 239 00:13:02,156 --> 00:13:04,284 because we've got a hell of a goose in this year. 240 00:13:04,450 --> 00:13:06,411 She's determined to cook tomorrow. 241 00:13:06,577 --> 00:13:07,912 She's even missing out on tonight's party, 242 00:13:08,079 --> 00:13:09,664 so her and me dad could prepare it all. 243 00:13:09,831 --> 00:13:11,833 I didn't realize you'd be inviting me to Christmas lunch. 244 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:13,459 Oh, where did you think we'd be? 245 00:13:13,626 --> 00:13:16,421 Skeldale House. Mrs. Hall's expecting us. 246 00:13:16,587 --> 00:13:18,172 [Jenny] So, what'd you think? 247 00:13:19,465 --> 00:13:21,217 Oh, aye. 248 00:13:21,384 --> 00:13:23,344 Well. [chuckles] 249 00:13:23,511 --> 00:13:25,179 [sighs] 250 00:13:25,346 --> 00:13:26,431 [dog panting] 251 00:13:26,597 --> 00:13:28,474 [dog whimpers] 252 00:13:28,641 --> 00:13:30,643 [Audrey] You took your time. 253 00:13:30,810 --> 00:13:33,855 I had trouble finding red currants. 254 00:13:34,022 --> 00:13:36,065 No, they don't sell them at The Drovers. 255 00:13:36,232 --> 00:13:38,860 [sighs] How do you know? How do you always know? 256 00:13:39,027 --> 00:13:41,279 Because I'm a mother, with a sixth sense. 257 00:13:41,446 --> 00:13:43,531 - [laughs] - And a nose. 258 00:13:43,698 --> 00:13:45,616 Anything from Edward, this year? 259 00:13:45,783 --> 00:13:47,493 No. I didn't expect it. 260 00:13:49,329 --> 00:13:51,831 That don't mean I weren't hoping for it. 261 00:13:51,998 --> 00:13:53,833 Nothing for me, I suppose, 262 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:56,419 from Edinburgh? 263 00:13:56,586 --> 00:13:58,421 I'm sure Mr. Farnon has learnt his lesson. 264 00:13:58,588 --> 00:14:00,173 I sincerely doubt that. 265 00:14:00,340 --> 00:14:01,924 But I wanted to make sure 266 00:14:02,091 --> 00:14:03,968 you were the one who opened it this time. 267 00:14:09,599 --> 00:14:13,436 And though you may stray from the path once in a while, 268 00:14:13,603 --> 00:14:15,521 you're a wonderful, loving boy, 269 00:14:15,688 --> 00:14:18,524 with a warm heart and a good head in your shoulders. 270 00:14:18,691 --> 00:14:21,194 Nothing inside that envelope can change that. 271 00:14:23,571 --> 00:14:25,406 Where have you been? 272 00:14:25,573 --> 00:14:28,201 Oh, just picking up a few Christmas bits for Mrs. H. 273 00:14:28,368 --> 00:14:29,369 What's that? 274 00:14:29,535 --> 00:14:31,079 [gentle whimsical music] 275 00:14:31,245 --> 00:14:32,622 Bill. For you, I'm afraid. 276 00:14:32,789 --> 00:14:34,540 Why on Earth are you giving it to me? Come on. 277 00:14:34,707 --> 00:14:36,459 [laughs] 278 00:14:36,626 --> 00:14:38,169 I don't know whether to be amazed or appalled. 279 00:14:38,336 --> 00:14:39,504 [laughs] 280 00:14:40,338 --> 00:14:41,631 Well? 281 00:14:42,715 --> 00:14:45,134 [gentle suspenseful music] 282 00:14:45,301 --> 00:14:46,260 Tristan! 283 00:14:50,181 --> 00:14:51,599 [sighs] 284 00:14:58,022 --> 00:15:02,318 Aw, poor little man. He's in a dreadful state. 285 00:15:02,485 --> 00:15:03,778 You've tried them on bismuth, codeine, 286 00:15:03,945 --> 00:15:05,071 and chlorodyne, I presume? 287 00:15:05,238 --> 00:15:07,698 No discernible improvement. 288 00:15:07,865 --> 00:15:09,700 He's gulping the water, trying to replace what's lost, 289 00:15:09,867 --> 00:15:11,577 but he just can't keep it down. 290 00:15:11,744 --> 00:15:14,372 We could try him on powdered ipecacuanha and opium. 291 00:15:14,539 --> 00:15:17,291 I read something about using a concoction of haematoxylin, 292 00:15:17,458 --> 00:15:19,210 in cases like this. 293 00:15:19,377 --> 00:15:20,253 Although, there's not a huge body of evidence 294 00:15:20,420 --> 00:15:22,088 to support its use. 295 00:15:22,255 --> 00:15:23,506 I'm sorry, you read something? 296 00:15:23,673 --> 00:15:25,425 [laughs] Don't sound SO surprised. 297 00:15:25,591 --> 00:15:27,635 No. That was unkind. 298 00:15:27,802 --> 00:15:29,554 I really did apply myself this time. 299 00:15:29,720 --> 00:15:32,098 Well, I'm sure you'll get the result you deserve. 300 00:15:34,934 --> 00:15:36,853 I'll fetch that medication. 301 00:15:40,148 --> 00:15:42,233 [gentle sombre music] 302 00:15:43,568 --> 00:15:45,236 [door opens, closes] 303 00:15:47,029 --> 00:15:48,448 [sighs] 304 00:15:52,160 --> 00:15:54,078 [letter rustling] 305 00:16:00,710 --> 00:16:02,295 [letter rustling] 306 00:16:06,549 --> 00:16:08,634 [gentle majestic music] 307 00:16:31,741 --> 00:16:33,159 [Helen] What's this? 308 00:16:33,326 --> 00:16:35,995 It's a Cailleach. Old woman winter. 309 00:16:36,162 --> 00:16:37,205 My dad carves one every year. 310 00:16:37,371 --> 00:16:38,498 [Helen] What do you do with it? 311 00:16:38,664 --> 00:16:40,374 Oh, we burn it Christmas Day. 312 00:16:40,541 --> 00:16:42,251 You've got to keep the fire going all night long 313 00:16:42,418 --> 00:16:44,212 for good luck and to ward off evil spirits. 314 00:16:47,757 --> 00:16:49,717 Hello, Mr. Kitson 315 00:16:49,884 --> 00:16:51,677 How's that cow of yours doing? 316 00:16:51,844 --> 00:16:53,012 Aye, not bad. 317 00:16:53,971 --> 00:16:55,389 How do, lass? 318 00:16:55,556 --> 00:16:57,558 No need to get dressed up on my account. 319 00:16:57,725 --> 00:16:59,685 Don't worry, it's not for your benefit, Dave. 320 00:16:59,852 --> 00:17:01,521 Herd doing all right? 321 00:17:01,687 --> 00:17:03,981 [Dave] Aye. Getting through the hay faster than we'd like. 322 00:17:04,148 --> 00:17:05,900 [Helen] In't it always the way? 323 00:17:06,067 --> 00:17:08,194 Old girl there didn't make it passed dinnertime. 324 00:17:08,361 --> 00:17:09,904 Expert, here, didn't believe me 325 00:17:10,071 --> 00:17:10,988 when I said she were on her way out. 326 00:17:11,155 --> 00:17:12,198 Seems you were right, Mr. Kitson. 327 00:17:12,365 --> 00:17:14,116 Aye. Well, you see? 328 00:17:15,326 --> 00:17:17,203 Can do all book-learning you like, 329 00:17:17,370 --> 00:17:19,080 it's got nothing on experience. 330 00:17:20,790 --> 00:17:22,166 Right. I'll leave you to it. 331 00:17:22,333 --> 00:17:23,793 [cow moos] 332 00:17:23,960 --> 00:17:25,461 I hope they'll be plenty of ale on tonight. 333 00:17:30,174 --> 00:17:33,844 - [sheep bleating] - Go on. Shoo, shoo. 334 00:17:34,011 --> 00:17:35,721 Get inside. 335 00:17:35,888 --> 00:17:37,807 What was that about a ewe? 336 00:17:37,974 --> 00:17:39,225 The fight had gone out of her. 337 00:17:39,392 --> 00:17:41,227 He was going to let her die in pain. 338 00:17:41,394 --> 00:17:43,271 I couldn't let that happen, 339 00:17:43,437 --> 00:17:44,313 so I gave her an anaesthetic to ease the suffering. 340 00:17:44,480 --> 00:17:46,023 What, without Dave knowing? 341 00:17:46,190 --> 00:17:47,275 He was more worried about what it would cost, 342 00:17:47,441 --> 00:17:49,235 rather than the welfare of the animal. 343 00:17:49,402 --> 00:17:51,112 You should have said something. 344 00:17:51,279 --> 00:17:53,656 Dave Kitson's tighter than an otter's backside, 345 00:17:53,823 --> 00:17:55,199 he needs to learn to appreciate what you do for him. 346 00:17:55,366 --> 00:17:56,617 These Dale farmers are never gonna take 347 00:17:56,784 --> 00:17:58,286 my word over theirs. 348 00:17:58,452 --> 00:17:59,912 Sometimes it's best to treat the animal 349 00:18:00,079 --> 00:18:01,581 and let them think they've got one over you. 350 00:18:02,790 --> 00:18:04,875 [gentle bright music] 351 00:18:06,627 --> 00:18:08,838 [dog panting] 352 00:18:27,982 --> 00:18:30,776 [record player clicks] 353 00:18:30,943 --> 00:18:33,279 [upbeat swing jazz music] 354 00:18:56,677 --> 00:18:58,554 [dog barking] 355 00:19:00,765 --> 00:19:04,018 That boy, Jess, he's bloomin" incorrigible. 356 00:19:04,185 --> 00:19:06,312 - [Siegfried] Mrs. Hall? - [dog barking] 357 00:19:07,772 --> 00:19:09,398 Oh, there you are. Have you seen... 358 00:19:11,484 --> 00:19:12,735 You look different? 359 00:19:15,738 --> 00:19:18,282 I mean that in a pleasant, not a pejorative sense. 360 00:19:22,828 --> 00:19:24,246 Well, I better-- 361 00:19:24,413 --> 00:19:25,790 I better get me sausage rolls in the oven. 362 00:19:25,956 --> 00:19:27,792 [dog barking] 363 00:19:27,958 --> 00:19:29,627 [Siegfried] Come on, Jess, wait for those mince pies. 364 00:19:29,794 --> 00:19:31,420 [dog barks] 365 00:19:34,674 --> 00:19:37,218 [dog barking] 366 00:19:37,385 --> 00:19:39,053 We should let Mrs. Hall know is going to be 367 00:19:39,220 --> 00:19:41,097 - at yours for lunch tomorrow. - Yeah, I'll do it. 368 00:19:41,263 --> 00:19:43,641 Once she knows the effort Jenny's gone to, she'll understand. 369 00:19:43,808 --> 00:19:44,892 [Siegfried] Is that you, James? 370 00:19:45,059 --> 00:19:46,727 I'd like your opinion. 371 00:19:46,894 --> 00:19:48,437 - [doorbell ringing] - Oh. 372 00:19:48,604 --> 00:19:49,980 James? 373 00:19:50,147 --> 00:19:51,399 Sorry, Helen, would you mind? 374 00:19:52,733 --> 00:19:54,402 - Not at all. - [door closes] 375 00:19:58,656 --> 00:20:00,408 Hello! Merry Christmas! 376 00:20:00,574 --> 00:20:02,243 - Merry Christmas! - Come in. 377 00:20:04,161 --> 00:20:06,956 [man] Oh, this is nice. 378 00:20:07,123 --> 00:20:08,416 - It is a bit. - Nice and warm 379 00:20:08,582 --> 00:20:09,583 - in here. - I'll take your coats. 380 00:20:15,923 --> 00:20:17,883 - [dog whimpers] - Sorry, Tricki. 381 00:20:18,050 --> 00:20:20,511 - That's tender, isn't it? - [doorbell ringing] 382 00:20:20,678 --> 00:20:21,762 Sounds like we'll get a decent crowd this year. 383 00:20:21,929 --> 00:20:23,889 It's amazing. 384 00:20:24,056 --> 00:20:26,058 Farmers who owe us money go missing for months on end, 385 00:20:26,225 --> 00:20:28,060 then magically reappear when there's free ale. 386 00:20:29,145 --> 00:20:30,980 Sweet company refreshes the soul 387 00:20:31,147 --> 00:20:32,440 and awakens our hearts with joy. 388 00:20:32,606 --> 00:20:33,566 - Oh. - It's something my pa 389 00:20:33,733 --> 00:20:35,735 used to say, anyway. 390 00:20:35,901 --> 00:20:37,862 Well, I suppose some of them aren't completely intolerable. 391 00:20:38,028 --> 00:20:40,614 I'm sure Diana would be flattered to hear it. 392 00:20:40,781 --> 00:20:42,032 Starting to get quite serious 393 00:20:42,199 --> 00:20:43,617 between you two lovebirds. [laughs] 394 00:20:46,120 --> 00:20:47,913 [coughs] Right. Yes. 395 00:20:48,080 --> 00:20:50,458 Well, um, you're right. Tricki's badly dehydrated. 396 00:20:52,585 --> 00:20:54,378 [exhales] We've had him on a saline drip, 397 00:20:54,545 --> 00:20:55,921 but it's not helping. 398 00:20:56,088 --> 00:20:57,673 Everything he swallows comes up again. 399 00:20:57,840 --> 00:20:59,175 If he doesn't start eating and drinking soon, 400 00:20:59,341 --> 00:21:00,676 I worry he'll be too weak to recover. 401 00:21:00,843 --> 00:21:02,428 I'm trying to encourage him. 402 00:21:02,595 --> 00:21:03,971 I even offered him some rather nice ham. 403 00:21:04,138 --> 00:21:06,557 But I expect he's used to such extravagance. 404 00:21:06,724 --> 00:21:08,184 Siegfried... 405 00:21:10,060 --> 00:21:11,103 Doesn't matter. You'll think it's stupid. 406 00:21:11,270 --> 00:21:13,022 Go on, out with it, man! 407 00:21:13,189 --> 00:21:14,398 There is a school of thought that suggests 408 00:21:14,565 --> 00:21:15,941 that having something 409 00:21:16,108 --> 00:21:18,068 or, more importantly, someone to live for 410 00:21:18,235 --> 00:21:19,653 can help the patient recover. 411 00:21:19,820 --> 00:21:20,905 Oh, please tell me I'm not about to preach 412 00:21:21,071 --> 00:21:22,573 the healing power of love? 413 00:21:22,740 --> 00:21:24,074 If anyone can coax him out of this 414 00:21:24,241 --> 00:21:25,326 and get them back on the road to recovery, 415 00:21:25,493 --> 00:21:26,911 it's Mrs. Pumphrey. 416 00:21:27,077 --> 00:21:28,788 She's like a mother to this little dog. 417 00:21:30,539 --> 00:21:31,624 I told you you'd think it was stupid. 418 00:21:31,791 --> 00:21:34,376 It is. 419 00:21:34,543 --> 00:21:36,462 But right now, I think stupid's all we've got. 420 00:21:37,963 --> 00:21:40,382 [gentle sombre music] 421 00:21:40,549 --> 00:21:42,635 [door opens, closes] 422 00:21:46,180 --> 00:21:48,307 [fireplace crackling] 423 00:21:56,857 --> 00:21:58,609 [phone ringing] 424 00:22:02,238 --> 00:22:03,614 Pumphrey residence. 425 00:22:03,781 --> 00:22:05,157 [Siegfried] It's Siegfried Farnon. 426 00:22:05,324 --> 00:22:06,784 Oh, Mr. Farnon. 427 00:22:06,951 --> 00:22:08,702 Please tell me you're ringing with good news. 428 00:22:08,869 --> 00:22:11,038 He's still struggling, I'm afraid. 429 00:22:13,374 --> 00:22:15,835 We wondered if it were doing good to see you. 430 00:22:16,001 --> 00:22:18,587 Well, if you think it might help? 431 00:22:18,754 --> 00:22:21,382 I do. 432 00:22:21,549 --> 00:22:24,426 - Having somebody there, - [Diana laughing] 433 00:22:24,593 --> 00:22:26,512 - well... - [Diana laughing] 434 00:22:27,805 --> 00:22:29,598 who doesn't feel better 435 00:22:29,765 --> 00:22:32,768 knowing there's someone there who cares for them? 436 00:22:32,935 --> 00:22:34,270 [Mrs. Pumphrey] I understand precisely 437 00:22:34,436 --> 00:22:36,272 what you mean, Mr. Farnon. 438 00:22:36,438 --> 00:22:38,190 Good. 439 00:22:38,357 --> 00:22:40,109 I'll pick you up as soon as I can. Goodbye. 440 00:22:40,276 --> 00:22:41,443 [doorbell ringing] 441 00:22:43,779 --> 00:22:45,072 Hello. 442 00:22:45,239 --> 00:22:46,866 - Hello! - Hi, Tristan! 443 00:22:47,032 --> 00:22:48,367 [door opens] 444 00:22:48,534 --> 00:22:50,494 [Tristan] Maggie! Let me take your coat. 445 00:22:50,661 --> 00:22:52,371 [door slamming] 446 00:22:52,538 --> 00:22:54,373 I can undress myself, thank you very much. 447 00:22:54,540 --> 00:22:56,166 - Don't even-- - l wouldn't dream of it. 448 00:23:02,506 --> 00:23:04,133 I'm getting married. 449 00:23:04,300 --> 00:23:06,051 [laughing] Very funny, Maggie. 450 00:23:08,429 --> 00:23:10,306 Arthur. 451 00:23:10,472 --> 00:23:13,976 He asked me last week and we're gonna do it in the new year. 452 00:23:14,143 --> 00:23:18,063 Hey, don't mean we can't have one last night of fun. 453 00:23:18,230 --> 00:23:20,149 - [guests chattering] - [upbeat jazz music] 454 00:23:25,446 --> 00:23:26,405 [Helen] Right, there are some snacks on the table. 455 00:23:26,572 --> 00:23:30,367 If you need another drink just ask. 456 00:23:30,534 --> 00:23:33,537 [children] Where's Father Christmas? 457 00:23:33,704 --> 00:23:36,040 Well, still in the North Pole, I'd imagine. 458 00:23:36,206 --> 00:23:37,666 [children groaning] 459 00:23:37,833 --> 00:23:39,335 Mrs. Herriot, another beer? 460 00:23:39,501 --> 00:23:41,170 In the scullery. 461 00:23:41,337 --> 00:23:42,379 You've got legs, haven't you? 462 00:23:42,546 --> 00:23:44,673 Well, you said, "Just ask." 463 00:23:44,840 --> 00:23:46,717 Well, that were then. 464 00:23:46,884 --> 00:23:48,302 It were only just now. 465 00:23:48,469 --> 00:23:49,511 Well, I've changed me mind. 466 00:23:49,678 --> 00:23:51,472 Don't worry, Mr. Kitson. 467 00:23:51,639 --> 00:23:53,349 I'll fetch it for you. 468 00:23:53,515 --> 00:23:55,726 Sorry, Helen. Got a bit behind. 469 00:23:55,893 --> 00:23:57,478 Oh, it's no trouble. 470 00:23:57,645 --> 00:24:00,147 But your eyes tell a different story. 471 00:24:00,314 --> 00:24:02,316 Honestly don't know how you do it. 472 00:24:02,483 --> 00:24:03,400 Well, you won't ever have to. 473 00:24:03,567 --> 00:24:05,194 I hope we told James 474 00:24:05,361 --> 00:24:06,987 not to bring anything for lunch tomorrow. 475 00:24:07,154 --> 00:24:10,866 Actually, I'm so pleased we're having you for Christmas. 476 00:24:11,033 --> 00:24:14,787 A crowd helps you forget the ones you missing. 477 00:24:14,954 --> 00:24:17,790 We're really looking forward to it. Aren't we? 478 00:24:17,957 --> 00:24:18,916 Oh, yes. Aye. 479 00:24:20,125 --> 00:24:22,127 Where's Mr. Farnon? 480 00:24:22,294 --> 00:24:24,046 Oh, he's going to pick up Mrs. Pumphrey. 481 00:24:24,213 --> 00:24:25,923 Is Tricki that unwell? 482 00:24:26,090 --> 00:24:27,675 The fight's just completely gone out of him. 483 00:24:27,841 --> 00:24:30,094 We're hoping her presence might perk him up a little bit. 484 00:24:30,260 --> 00:24:32,304 Well, there's nothing worrying'll do for it. 485 00:24:32,471 --> 00:24:35,057 Right now, we've more pressing matters. 486 00:24:35,224 --> 00:24:37,434 If these kids don't see Father Christmas soon, they'll be murder. 487 00:24:37,601 --> 00:24:39,812 So who's it to be? 488 00:24:41,647 --> 00:24:42,982 - Hello, children! - Who wants to see 489 00:24:43,148 --> 00:24:44,066 Father Christmas? 490 00:24:44,233 --> 00:24:45,275 - Mel! - Merry Christmas! 491 00:24:45,442 --> 00:24:46,819 - Come on, then. - Ho-ho-ho! 492 00:24:46,986 --> 00:24:49,154 - [boy] Hello! - [qirl]] Me! Me! 493 00:24:49,321 --> 00:24:51,115 [woman] That's my Christmas present. 494 00:24:51,281 --> 00:24:53,033 [guests chattering] 495 00:24:53,200 --> 00:24:54,827 - Mrs. Hall. - Hi. 496 00:24:54,994 --> 00:24:56,161 [man] Lovely spread. 497 00:24:56,328 --> 00:24:58,372 Scrubs up rather well. 498 00:24:58,539 --> 00:25:01,250 He's got that mysterious brooding thing down to a tee. 499 00:25:02,292 --> 00:25:03,794 There's not much mystery 500 00:25:03,961 --> 00:25:05,254 about someone eating a sausage roll. 501 00:25:05,421 --> 00:25:08,966 Here. Warpaint. 502 00:25:09,133 --> 00:25:11,885 Audrey, you are allowed a moment to enjoy yourself. 503 00:25:12,052 --> 00:25:13,887 In fact, I insist upon it. 504 00:25:14,054 --> 00:25:16,265 Oh, that's absolutely fascinating. 505 00:25:16,432 --> 00:25:18,767 Gerald, you simply have to hear this. 506 00:25:20,436 --> 00:25:21,645 Diana. 507 00:25:22,938 --> 00:25:25,441 - Oh. - What's so interesting? 508 00:25:25,607 --> 00:25:28,652 Nutmeg. I put itin the sausage rolls. 509 00:25:28,819 --> 00:25:31,405 Gives them an extra bit of pep. 510 00:25:31,572 --> 00:25:33,615 Well, your secret's safe with me. 511 00:25:36,910 --> 00:25:38,746 - Look at that fluff on you. - Audrey. 512 00:25:42,082 --> 00:25:43,375 There's really no need to panic. 513 00:25:45,002 --> 00:25:47,629 I'm glad to have your friendship. 514 00:25:47,796 --> 00:25:49,840 We can leave it at that, if that's what you want? 515 00:25:51,383 --> 00:25:54,261 Oh, right, well, good then. 516 00:25:58,057 --> 00:26:00,434 I better do the rounds and make sure no one needs topping up. 517 00:26:01,935 --> 00:26:04,063 [upbeat jazz music] 518 00:26:10,027 --> 00:26:12,154 I know how much Audrey misses her son. 519 00:26:12,321 --> 00:26:13,530 I couldn't bring myself to tell her 520 00:26:13,697 --> 00:26:14,948 we weren't gonna be there. 521 00:26:15,115 --> 00:26:17,117 I really am sorry. I shouldn't have assumed. 522 00:26:17,284 --> 00:26:18,827 Is it because we're going to be living here, 523 00:26:18,994 --> 00:26:19,953 after we marry, I mean? 524 00:26:22,414 --> 00:26:25,084 - Oh right. - That's what... 525 00:26:25,250 --> 00:26:26,960 I know we should've spoken about it, 526 00:26:27,127 --> 00:26:30,214 but I need to be at Skeldale House to do my job. 527 00:26:30,380 --> 00:26:31,965 I'm on call at nights, 528 00:26:32,132 --> 00:26:34,009 and there isn't even a telephone up at Heston Grange. 529 00:26:34,176 --> 00:26:35,177 I can't very well sleep in the phone box 530 00:26:35,344 --> 00:26:37,137 at the end of your lane. 531 00:26:37,304 --> 00:26:38,180 No, I understand that. 532 00:26:41,892 --> 00:26:43,268 Where will we be sleeping? 533 00:26:43,435 --> 00:26:45,687 Not in your bedroom, with Tristan in the cupboard? 534 00:26:45,854 --> 00:26:46,730 Siegfried's letting us have the bedsitter 535 00:26:46,897 --> 00:26:47,940 at the top of the house. 536 00:26:51,819 --> 00:26:52,986 Have you given any thought 537 00:26:53,153 --> 00:26:55,489 to what you think I might be doing? 538 00:26:55,656 --> 00:26:57,241 Well, I hadn't really. 539 00:26:57,407 --> 00:26:59,535 Mrs. Hall looks up to the house. 540 00:26:59,701 --> 00:27:01,829 But I'll still be working on the farm. 541 00:27:01,995 --> 00:27:04,164 I suppose I thought we'd be living here. 542 00:27:04,331 --> 00:27:05,958 That doesn't mean you wouldn't be popping back now and then. 543 00:27:06,125 --> 00:27:08,127 If move in here, I'd wanna be doing more than popping back. 544 00:27:08,293 --> 00:27:10,170 "If"? Are you having second thoughts? 545 00:27:10,337 --> 00:27:11,755 Not about us. 546 00:27:11,922 --> 00:27:13,173 Do you want us to live at Heston Grange? 547 00:27:13,340 --> 00:27:16,093 I'm just trying to explain how I feel. 548 00:27:16,260 --> 00:27:18,262 [curtain rustles] 549 00:27:18,428 --> 00:27:20,597 [James] Ho-ho-ho! 550 00:27:20,764 --> 00:27:23,725 - Hello, Father Christmas. - [James] Hello. 551 00:27:26,019 --> 00:27:27,646 - Have an orange. - Thank you. 552 00:27:27,813 --> 00:27:29,439 - Merry Christmas. - Merry Christmas. 553 00:27:29,606 --> 00:27:31,275 Merry Christmas. 554 00:27:37,239 --> 00:27:39,658 This is all new for me too. 555 00:27:39,825 --> 00:27:42,911 A few months ago, I thought I was leaving this place entirely. 556 00:27:43,078 --> 00:27:44,580 But as we're finding it's impossible 557 00:27:44,746 --> 00:27:46,081 to be in two places at once, 558 00:27:46,248 --> 00:27:47,666 no matter how much we want it to be. 559 00:27:49,251 --> 00:27:51,170 Maybe we can't be together tomorrow. 560 00:27:51,336 --> 00:27:54,131 Or we could try to go to both houses? 561 00:27:54,298 --> 00:27:56,967 Love to believe we could make that work. 562 00:27:57,134 --> 00:27:58,594 But we've gotta make a decision. 563 00:27:58,760 --> 00:27:59,803 Even if it means hurting someone's feelings. 564 00:27:59,970 --> 00:28:01,305 [curtain rustles] 565 00:28:01,471 --> 00:28:03,891 Um, Mrs. Pumphrey's here. 566 00:28:04,057 --> 00:28:05,517 I better go. 567 00:28:06,935 --> 00:28:08,103 Good luck. 568 00:28:16,570 --> 00:28:18,155 [guests chattering] 569 00:28:18,322 --> 00:28:19,781 Oh, look, Tricki! 570 00:28:19,948 --> 00:28:23,785 Father Christmas has come to see you. 571 00:28:23,952 --> 00:28:26,705 Maybe he's got a little present for you. 572 00:28:33,128 --> 00:28:35,797 [James] Ho-ho-ho, Tricki. 573 00:28:35,964 --> 00:28:38,550 Have you been naughty or have you been nice? 574 00:28:41,011 --> 00:28:43,889 [gentle sombre music] 575 00:28:44,056 --> 00:28:45,849 Oh, dear me. 576 00:28:46,016 --> 00:28:47,768 He's worse than even before. 577 00:28:47,935 --> 00:28:49,603 We've given him several rounds of medication, 578 00:28:49,770 --> 00:28:51,772 but I'm afraid none of them has improved his condition. 579 00:28:53,607 --> 00:28:56,568 [dog groans] 580 00:28:56,735 --> 00:28:57,945 These vet lads, they're nice enough, 581 00:28:58,111 --> 00:29:00,197 but they can't ever understand farming. 582 00:29:00,364 --> 00:29:02,491 You've got to have it in your blood. 583 00:29:02,658 --> 00:29:04,284 Oh, are you joining us, Mrs. Herriot? 584 00:29:04,451 --> 00:29:06,495 Still Miss Alderson for now, Dave. 585 00:29:06,662 --> 00:29:08,413 [man laughs] 586 00:29:09,790 --> 00:29:11,917 [upbeat swing jazz music] 587 00:29:13,919 --> 00:29:15,254 There you go. 588 00:29:15,420 --> 00:29:17,047 Thank you. You're too kind. 589 00:29:20,592 --> 00:29:22,552 Should I turn the music down? 590 00:29:22,719 --> 00:29:24,304 Not on my account. 591 00:29:24,471 --> 00:29:26,640 It's nice to hear people having fun at Christmas. 592 00:29:28,934 --> 00:29:32,521 It's usually just us, isn't it, Tricki? 593 00:29:32,688 --> 00:29:36,316 He may be small, but he fills every room of that house 594 00:29:36,483 --> 00:29:39,569 with such love and life. 595 00:29:39,736 --> 00:29:42,531 We have so much fun together. 596 00:29:42,698 --> 00:29:44,616 He certainly seems happy enough. 597 00:29:44,783 --> 00:29:46,618 You think I spoil him, don't you? 598 00:29:46,785 --> 00:29:48,954 Oh, don't deny it. Your face gives you away. 599 00:29:49,121 --> 00:29:51,915 His diet is more indulgent than most, it's true. 600 00:29:52,082 --> 00:29:54,960 You must remember I don't have children or grandchildren 601 00:29:55,127 --> 00:29:59,673 to lavish gifts on or sneak chocolates to at Christmas time. 602 00:30:01,550 --> 00:30:03,510 Oh, please tell me. 603 00:30:03,677 --> 00:30:06,054 The treats aren't the cause of his upset? 604 00:30:06,221 --> 00:30:08,223 It's most likely a bug he's picked up somewhere, 605 00:30:08,390 --> 00:30:09,349 and just hit him hard. 606 00:30:10,183 --> 00:30:11,310 Right. 607 00:30:12,561 --> 00:30:14,855 [dog grunting] 608 00:30:15,022 --> 00:30:17,566 So what are we going to do for him? 609 00:30:22,029 --> 00:30:24,364 I'm sorry to say that, at this stage, 610 00:30:24,531 --> 00:30:26,867 there's very little we can do. 611 00:30:27,034 --> 00:30:30,120 Keep the faith and hope he pulls through on his own. 612 00:30:32,497 --> 00:30:34,333 [dog grunts] 613 00:30:34,499 --> 00:30:38,420 You grew up on those hills. You know what it's like. 614 00:30:38,587 --> 00:30:42,174 Our farms have been in family for 200 year or more. Eh? 615 00:30:42,341 --> 00:30:44,468 All that knowledge passed through the ages. 616 00:30:44,634 --> 00:30:46,470 What do these vets know? 617 00:30:46,636 --> 00:30:48,221 They're professionals. 618 00:30:48,388 --> 00:30:49,931 There's a science to what they do. 619 00:30:50,098 --> 00:30:52,309 Aye. And they make you pay for it too. 620 00:30:52,476 --> 00:30:53,894 [Farmer] Aye. 621 00:30:54,061 --> 00:30:55,437 I've never known a man with such short arms 622 00:30:55,604 --> 00:30:56,855 and deep pockets. 623 00:30:57,022 --> 00:30:59,232 Well, I like to do things the old way. 624 00:30:59,399 --> 00:31:01,234 There's no such thing. 625 00:31:01,401 --> 00:31:03,278 Everything always changes. 626 00:31:03,445 --> 00:31:05,197 Hand plough gave way to horse-drawn, 627 00:31:05,364 --> 00:31:06,531 that gave way to tractor. 628 00:31:06,698 --> 00:31:08,200 [Farmer] Aye. That's true. 629 00:31:08,367 --> 00:31:10,452 Nothing stays the same. It's always changing. 630 00:31:10,619 --> 00:31:12,496 And maybe we've just gotta change with it. 631 00:31:12,662 --> 00:31:13,580 Well, that may be, 632 00:31:13,747 --> 00:31:15,749 but you will never convince me 633 00:31:15,916 --> 00:31:17,417 that they know more out of a book 634 00:31:17,584 --> 00:31:18,502 than I do about me on animals. 635 00:31:18,668 --> 00:31:19,961 [Farmer] Aye. 636 00:31:20,128 --> 00:31:21,463 Well, if you know them so well, 637 00:31:21,630 --> 00:31:22,506 maybe you should look after them a bit better. 638 00:31:22,672 --> 00:31:23,673 Hey! Now, listen here, lass. 639 00:31:23,840 --> 00:31:25,425 Don't lass me! 640 00:31:25,592 --> 00:31:26,802 James out to give that sheep of yours 641 00:31:26,968 --> 00:31:28,136 an injection to help her on her way. 642 00:31:28,303 --> 00:31:29,763 - He did what? - And if he hadn't, 643 00:31:29,930 --> 00:31:31,431 she'd probably still be suffering now. 644 00:31:31,598 --> 00:31:33,392 Oh, is that so? 645 00:31:33,558 --> 00:31:37,729 Just so happens ewe's back up on his feet, right as rain. 646 00:31:37,896 --> 00:31:40,065 So who knows what's best for their own stock now then? 647 00:31:40,232 --> 00:31:42,651 - Aye. Yeah. - The ewe survived? 648 00:31:42,818 --> 00:31:45,987 [gentle solemn music] 649 00:32:02,504 --> 00:32:04,089 [Mrs. Pumphrey] Just one little drop. 650 00:32:07,717 --> 00:32:10,137 Sorry, James. Can I speak to you? 651 00:32:10,303 --> 00:32:11,388 Excuse me. 652 00:32:16,309 --> 00:32:18,270 [Tristan] You know, part of me always thought 653 00:32:18,437 --> 00:32:20,313 we might end up together. 654 00:32:20,480 --> 00:32:22,023 [Maggie laughs] 655 00:32:23,567 --> 00:32:24,985 What is so funny? 656 00:32:27,612 --> 00:32:29,531 You're a good lad, Tris, 657 00:32:29,698 --> 00:32:32,200 and we've had a laugh together, 658 00:32:32,367 --> 00:32:36,288 but there comes a time in life 659 00:32:36,455 --> 00:32:39,124 when you just want more than that. 660 00:32:39,291 --> 00:32:41,960 But I'm perfectly capable of providing more, 661 00:32:43,795 --> 00:32:45,172 whatever it is you're talking about. 662 00:32:45,338 --> 00:32:48,008 [laughs] 663 00:32:50,302 --> 00:32:51,511 Oh, please. 664 00:32:53,054 --> 00:32:54,473 You're like a magpie, 665 00:32:54,639 --> 00:32:57,476 flitting from one shiny object to the next. 666 00:32:59,060 --> 00:33:01,021 And all the girls know it. 667 00:33:01,188 --> 00:33:03,607 They're happy to have a laugh with you, 668 00:33:03,773 --> 00:33:05,066 whilst it's still fun. 669 00:33:06,651 --> 00:33:08,695 Good for a giggle and not much else? 670 00:33:11,406 --> 00:33:15,202 I only say that because I do actually care about you. 671 00:33:19,581 --> 00:33:22,459 But if you want something more out 672 00:33:22,626 --> 00:33:24,836 you've gotta pull a little more in. 673 00:33:25,921 --> 00:33:28,089 [gentle solemn music] 674 00:33:30,008 --> 00:33:32,385 I gave the ewe I shot a Nembutal 675 00:33:32,552 --> 00:33:34,554 to put her out of her misery. 676 00:33:34,721 --> 00:33:36,932 It's possibly anaesthetic knocked around long enough 677 00:33:37,098 --> 00:33:38,475 for the body to recover. 678 00:33:38,642 --> 00:33:41,019 At the very least it would Tricki's vomiting. 679 00:33:46,149 --> 00:33:47,192 Are you coming? 680 00:33:51,112 --> 00:33:52,864 We're going to give him an injection. 681 00:33:53,031 --> 00:33:54,533 Now, it'll put him to sleep for a little while. 682 00:33:54,699 --> 00:33:57,244 But our hope is that it'll give him a chance to rest, 683 00:33:57,410 --> 00:33:59,037 get over this stomach problem. 684 00:33:59,204 --> 00:34:02,040 But you should know, it's a very powerful drug. 685 00:34:02,207 --> 00:34:04,209 There's a chance he may not wake up again. 686 00:34:07,963 --> 00:34:10,465 [dog groans] 687 00:34:11,967 --> 00:34:14,553 - May 1? - Yeah. Of course. 688 00:34:30,110 --> 00:34:33,989 Um, would you mind if I hold his paw? 689 00:34:35,240 --> 00:34:38,034 I'm sure he would like that. 690 00:34:38,201 --> 00:34:39,953 [gentle sombre music continues] 691 00:35:29,085 --> 00:35:30,629 - Goodnight. - Thank you. 692 00:35:30,795 --> 00:35:32,839 - Goodnight. - Goodnight. 693 00:35:33,006 --> 00:35:34,841 Well down in there. Persevere. 694 00:35:35,008 --> 00:35:36,926 [Helen] What happens now? 695 00:35:37,093 --> 00:35:39,721 I'll give her a moment with him and then run her home. 696 00:35:39,888 --> 00:35:40,805 Then it's just a matter of waiting 697 00:35:40,972 --> 00:35:42,849 and hoping for the best. 698 00:35:43,016 --> 00:35:45,018 - [guests chattering] - [cutlery clinking] 699 00:35:48,104 --> 00:35:49,898 - How is he? - Time will tell. 700 00:35:50,065 --> 00:35:50,815 Hang on a minute. You've changed. 701 00:35:50,982 --> 00:35:52,525 Look, Audrey. 702 00:35:52,692 --> 00:35:53,985 I think Gerald's trying to make off 703 00:35:54,152 --> 00:35:56,488 with the crystal. [laughs] 704 00:35:58,615 --> 00:35:59,991 Gerald? 705 00:36:00,158 --> 00:36:02,285 I'm so sorry, Diana. I've been rather tied up. 706 00:36:02,452 --> 00:36:04,412 [sighs] No need to apologize. 707 00:36:04,579 --> 00:36:05,705 I've had a tremendous time. 708 00:36:05,872 --> 00:36:07,332 Have you? 709 00:36:07,499 --> 00:36:08,667 I mean, good. Pleased to hear it. 710 00:36:08,833 --> 00:36:09,834 [woman] Goodnight, Mr. Farnon. 711 00:36:10,001 --> 00:36:11,795 Goodnight. Thank you. 712 00:36:11,961 --> 00:36:14,089 Mrs. Hall tells me your alone at Christmas. 713 00:36:14,255 --> 00:36:16,216 And rather the relishing the prospect, I must say. 714 00:36:16,383 --> 00:36:18,259 It does seem a shame, this time of year, 715 00:36:18,426 --> 00:36:19,928 not to be around other people. 716 00:36:20,095 --> 00:36:21,388 - Goodnight. - Goodnight. 717 00:36:21,554 --> 00:36:23,807 - Happy Christmas. - Merry Christmas. 718 00:36:23,973 --> 00:36:26,059 She always cooks enough for a small army, I was wondering... 719 00:36:26,226 --> 00:36:28,561 Why are you looking at me like that? 720 00:36:28,728 --> 00:36:30,563 Siegfried, 721 00:36:30,730 --> 00:36:32,482 don't you think having someone over for Christmas 722 00:36:32,649 --> 00:36:34,651 raises certain expectations? 723 00:36:34,818 --> 00:36:36,069 Oh, I don't know? 724 00:36:36,236 --> 00:36:38,738 Let's not overcomplicate things. 725 00:36:41,074 --> 00:36:44,577 How about you pop round for a nightcap instead? 726 00:36:44,744 --> 00:36:47,205 Um, well, 727 00:36:47,372 --> 00:36:49,499 that sounds like a wonderful idea. 728 00:36:50,667 --> 00:36:52,627 [gentle jazz music] 729 00:36:54,462 --> 00:36:55,922 [glasses clinking] 730 00:36:56,089 --> 00:36:57,924 What in the world do you think you're doing? 731 00:36:58,091 --> 00:36:59,551 Well, thought I'd give you a hand. 732 00:36:59,718 --> 00:37:01,177 You'll be here all night otherwise. 733 00:37:01,344 --> 00:37:02,429 You can't do that. 734 00:37:02,595 --> 00:37:04,222 Why not? 735 00:37:04,389 --> 00:37:05,974 You just can't. You're a guest. 736 00:37:06,141 --> 00:37:07,767 Go on, shift! Get out of it! 737 00:37:13,314 --> 00:37:15,024 [sighs] No, wait. 738 00:37:15,191 --> 00:37:17,902 ♪ And your cheek so soft ♪ 739 00:37:18,069 --> 00:37:21,740 ♪ There is nothing for me but to love ♪ 740 00:37:21,906 --> 00:37:24,200 That were for earlier. The mistletoe. 741 00:37:25,827 --> 00:37:27,746 Bad luck otherwise. 742 00:37:27,912 --> 00:37:29,581 Oh, right. 743 00:37:29,748 --> 00:37:32,250 And you should be here tomorrow, for lunch. 744 00:37:33,543 --> 00:37:34,586 Not in your own. 745 00:37:36,296 --> 00:37:39,174 With me. With us. [chuckles] 746 00:37:40,467 --> 00:37:41,426 That sounds lovely. 747 00:37:44,763 --> 00:37:46,556 Now, get out of my kitchen. 748 00:37:46,723 --> 00:37:47,599 You shouldn't be back here, 749 00:37:47,766 --> 00:37:48,725 - you're a guest. - Guest. 750 00:37:50,435 --> 00:37:51,227 I know. 751 00:37:52,604 --> 00:37:54,397 See you tomorrow. 752 00:37:59,652 --> 00:38:01,571 Oh, that's the garden. 753 00:38:03,782 --> 00:38:06,826 ♪ Keep breathless charm ♪ 754 00:38:06,993 --> 00:38:09,078 ♪ Won't you please arrange it ♪ 755 00:38:09,245 --> 00:38:10,997 [Tristan] You're a dark horse. 756 00:38:13,500 --> 00:38:17,462 ♪ Just the way you look tonight ♪ 757 00:38:23,468 --> 00:38:28,389 ♪ Just the way you look tonight ♪ 758 00:38:31,100 --> 00:38:33,394 [gentle serene music] 759 00:38:58,336 --> 00:39:01,130 [bottle clinks] 760 00:39:04,425 --> 00:39:07,053 [birds chirping] 761 00:39:07,220 --> 00:39:08,513 Merry Christmas, Jim. 762 00:39:10,014 --> 00:39:11,224 Let's see, shall we? 763 00:39:13,184 --> 00:39:15,395 [gentle suspenseful music] 764 00:39:56,644 --> 00:39:58,104 How does it look? 765 00:39:58,271 --> 00:40:00,440 Heart rate is very slow. 766 00:40:00,607 --> 00:40:01,691 I'm going to give him a shot of adrenaline 767 00:40:01,858 --> 00:40:03,192 to help bring him out of the anaesthetic. 768 00:40:03,359 --> 00:40:04,569 Thank you. 769 00:40:07,155 --> 00:40:10,199 [gentle tense music] 770 00:40:26,507 --> 00:40:28,426 Come on, Tricki. 771 00:40:28,593 --> 00:40:29,844 Time to wake up. 772 00:40:38,311 --> 00:40:39,479 Tricki. 773 00:40:41,314 --> 00:40:43,316 It's Christmas morning. 774 00:40:43,483 --> 00:40:47,528 I'm sure Mrs. P. has loads of presents for you at home. 775 00:40:55,286 --> 00:40:57,038 Okay, Tricki. Tricki, [gasps] what's this? 776 00:40:58,581 --> 00:41:00,375 - What's this? - [dog groans] 777 00:41:00,541 --> 00:41:02,043 Come on then. 778 00:41:02,210 --> 00:41:03,169 Come on then. 779 00:41:03,336 --> 00:41:05,171 - [gasps] Yes! - Oh. 780 00:41:05,338 --> 00:41:07,131 - [Tricki munching] - [gentle whimsical music] 781 00:41:07,298 --> 00:41:09,175 [Tristan laughs] Good boy. 782 00:41:09,342 --> 00:41:11,010 - [James] Yes! There he is. - [Tristan] There he is. 783 00:41:11,177 --> 00:41:12,428 Merry Christmas, little man. 784 00:41:12,595 --> 00:41:15,223 Aw. Yea, Lord, we greet thee. 785 00:41:15,390 --> 00:41:17,016 [laughs] Good morning. 786 00:41:17,183 --> 00:41:18,476 Get stuck in. 787 00:41:18,643 --> 00:41:20,478 [Tricki munching] 788 00:41:20,645 --> 00:41:22,063 [James laughs] 789 00:41:22,230 --> 00:41:25,358 [sighs] Well done. Well done. 790 00:41:25,525 --> 00:41:27,235 [laughs] 791 00:41:27,402 --> 00:41:28,444 [Siegfried] Mrs. Pumphrey will have her Tricki 792 00:41:28,611 --> 00:41:30,655 - home for Christmas. - [James laughs] 793 00:41:31,364 --> 00:41:33,199 [dog groans] 794 00:41:33,366 --> 00:41:35,660 [gentle majestic music] 795 00:41:50,133 --> 00:41:52,051 [birds chirping] 796 00:42:06,357 --> 00:42:08,526 - [gasps] - He's still a bit wobbly, 797 00:42:08,693 --> 00:42:10,403 but he managed to hold his breakfast down. 798 00:42:10,570 --> 00:42:14,699 Come here, gorgeous little man. Oh, mwah! 799 00:42:16,242 --> 00:42:17,493 We couldn't persuade you in 800 00:42:17,660 --> 00:42:19,037 for a glass of sherry by the fire? 801 00:42:20,830 --> 00:42:22,290 I would love to, but-- 802 00:42:22,457 --> 00:42:24,417 No, you're expected elsewhere. 803 00:42:24,584 --> 00:42:26,127 That was unfair of me, I shouldn't've asked. 804 00:42:26,294 --> 00:42:27,962 I'm sorry. 805 00:42:28,129 --> 00:42:31,424 No. Go and be with your family, as it should be. 806 00:42:31,591 --> 00:42:33,968 - Merry Christmas. - Merry Christmas. 807 00:42:37,180 --> 00:42:39,515 You know what, Mrs. Pumphrey? 808 00:42:39,682 --> 00:42:41,851 Why not? It is Christmas after all. 809 00:42:43,311 --> 00:42:44,645 Oh! [chuckles] 810 00:42:50,026 --> 00:42:52,236 - ♪ Jingle bells ♪ - [Siegfried] What can I do? 811 00:42:52,403 --> 00:42:54,739 - Any matches? - Yep. 812 00:42:57,366 --> 00:42:59,077 ♪ Dashing through the snow ♪ 813 00:42:59,243 --> 00:43:00,953 ♪ In a one-horse open sleigh ♪ 814 00:43:01,120 --> 00:43:02,872 ♪ O'er the fields we go ♪ 815 00:43:03,039 --> 00:43:04,957 ♪ Laughing all the way ♪ 816 00:43:05,124 --> 00:43:06,834 ♪ Bells on bob-tails ring 817 00:43:07,001 --> 00:43:08,836 ♪ Making spirits bright ♪ 818 00:43:09,003 --> 00:43:11,005 ♪ What fun itis to ride and sing ♪ 819 00:43:11,172 --> 00:43:12,757 I was wondering, Mrs. Hall, 820 00:43:15,009 --> 00:43:18,054 might there be a secret you've been keeping from me? 821 00:43:18,221 --> 00:43:20,056 Sure there are many. 822 00:43:20,223 --> 00:43:24,102 About Tristan, for instance? His exam results. 823 00:43:24,268 --> 00:43:27,021 He were pretty down in the dumps last night. 824 00:43:27,188 --> 00:43:32,485 He didn't say anything. And I thought it best not to ask. 825 00:43:32,652 --> 00:43:33,778 Right. 826 00:43:37,740 --> 00:43:41,911 Well, maybe veterinary practice 827 00:43:42,078 --> 00:43:43,287 isn't his calling after all. 828 00:43:43,454 --> 00:43:45,915 That's the animals fed and watered. 829 00:43:46,082 --> 00:43:49,502 Now it's time to take care of myself. 830 00:43:49,669 --> 00:43:50,837 Mm, mm, mm! 831 00:43:53,798 --> 00:43:56,217 [Tristan sighs] 832 00:43:56,384 --> 00:43:58,719 What is it? What have I done? 833 00:43:58,886 --> 00:44:01,597 I wanted to say, it's only a piece of paper, 834 00:44:01,764 --> 00:44:05,476 and I'm sure there are lots of other professions 835 00:44:05,643 --> 00:44:06,936 you could turn your hand to. 836 00:44:07,103 --> 00:44:08,813 Do you really mean that? 837 00:44:08,980 --> 00:44:09,730 Trying to make you into someone you're not 838 00:44:09,897 --> 00:44:12,316 is a waste of the person you are. 839 00:44:12,483 --> 00:44:14,652 Let's just attempt to enjoy 840 00:44:14,819 --> 00:44:16,779 one another's company this year, shall we? 841 00:44:16,946 --> 00:44:18,948 Sounds delightful. 842 00:44:19,115 --> 00:44:21,576 Try to remember that when I make a hash of my first case. 843 00:44:21,742 --> 00:44:23,703 What you talking about? 844 00:44:23,870 --> 00:44:25,705 No? You didn't? 845 00:44:25,872 --> 00:44:26,789 [Tristan laughs] 846 00:44:26,956 --> 00:44:29,125 - Oh! - Well done! 847 00:44:29,292 --> 00:44:31,586 Why didn't you say something last night? 848 00:44:31,752 --> 00:44:33,713 I had other things on my mind. 849 00:44:33,880 --> 00:44:37,216 And I thought it would be a nice present for Siegfried. 850 00:44:37,383 --> 00:44:39,177 Hopefully, it'll go some way to thanking him 851 00:44:39,343 --> 00:44:41,512 for all the money, time, and patience... 852 00:44:43,055 --> 00:44:44,682 Money and time he put in. 853 00:44:46,601 --> 00:44:49,020 I knew it. I'd knew you'd do it. 854 00:44:50,646 --> 00:44:52,815 [gentle thoughtful music] 855 00:44:55,109 --> 00:44:57,945 Genuinely, after Father died-- 856 00:44:58,112 --> 00:44:59,655 Yes, yes. There's no need to go into all that. 857 00:44:59,822 --> 00:45:02,241 - I mean it though, genuinely. - [phone ringing] 858 00:45:06,954 --> 00:45:09,123 Siegfried, are you going to say something? 859 00:45:09,290 --> 00:45:11,375 Darrowby 2297. 860 00:45:11,542 --> 00:45:13,794 - James! - Tristan, I. 861 00:45:13,961 --> 00:45:15,922 Tristan passed his exams. 862 00:45:16,088 --> 00:45:21,302 I would really like to see the results paper, 863 00:45:21,469 --> 00:45:22,553 if you wouldn't mind? 864 00:45:22,720 --> 00:45:24,513 - Unbelievable. - You've got form. 865 00:45:24,680 --> 00:45:26,015 I've got form? That's rich. 866 00:45:26,182 --> 00:45:27,808 No, I don't know why they're arguing. 867 00:45:27,975 --> 00:45:29,602 You told me you'd passed when you hadn't. 868 00:45:29,769 --> 00:45:30,853 You told me I'd passed when I hadn't. 869 00:45:31,020 --> 00:45:33,147 They always manage to find a way. 870 00:45:33,314 --> 00:45:36,317 The common theme to both of those cases being that you'd failed. 871 00:45:36,484 --> 00:45:37,401 But now I've passed. 872 00:45:37,568 --> 00:45:38,903 So what possible objection 873 00:45:39,070 --> 00:45:40,571 can you have to showing me the letter? 874 00:45:40,738 --> 00:45:41,656 Because, it will be nice for a change, 875 00:45:41,822 --> 00:45:43,366 if you had a little faith in me! 876 00:45:43,532 --> 00:45:44,200 Oh, for God's sake, just give me the letter! 877 00:45:44,367 --> 00:45:45,826 All right. 878 00:45:45,993 --> 00:45:48,120 - See you in a bit. - [James] See you there. 879 00:45:50,831 --> 00:45:52,750 Are you two finished? 880 00:45:54,877 --> 00:45:56,045 Ha! 881 00:45:57,004 --> 00:45:58,089 Ha! 882 00:46:00,258 --> 00:46:02,802 Oh. [mumbles] 883 00:46:02,969 --> 00:46:05,304 - [drink trickles] - [gentle music] 884 00:46:07,515 --> 00:46:09,183 - [car door slamming] - [geese clucking] 885 00:46:09,350 --> 00:46:10,476 [James] Glad to see you're hard at it. 886 00:46:10,643 --> 00:46:12,103 - Merry Christmas. - Merry Christmas. 887 00:46:12,270 --> 00:46:13,771 How's Tricki? 888 00:46:13,938 --> 00:46:15,648 Woke up and tucked straight into a bowl of food. 889 00:46:15,815 --> 00:46:17,483 He's gonna be fine, thanks to you. 890 00:46:17,650 --> 00:46:18,985 Well, I think you and Siegfried 891 00:46:19,151 --> 00:46:20,695 might've had a bit more to do with it than I do. 892 00:46:20,861 --> 00:46:22,571 Kitson and farmers like him will open up to you 893 00:46:22,738 --> 00:46:24,115 in a way they won't with me or Siegfried. 894 00:46:24,282 --> 00:46:26,325 I know your place will always be on the farm, 895 00:46:26,492 --> 00:46:29,287 but you have a place in Skeldale House. 896 00:46:29,453 --> 00:46:30,705 All right, well, I better get sorted. 897 00:46:30,871 --> 00:46:32,123 I don't want to keep Audrey waiting. 898 00:46:32,290 --> 00:46:33,332 Actually, I thought we might have 899 00:46:33,499 --> 00:46:35,584 Christmas lunch somewhere else. 900 00:46:35,751 --> 00:46:38,504 [gentle thoughtful music] 901 00:46:38,671 --> 00:46:40,715 [car engine whirring] 902 00:46:47,430 --> 00:46:49,307 [car doors slamming] 903 00:46:52,476 --> 00:46:53,394 Yes, I've got it. 904 00:46:53,561 --> 00:46:55,938 [group chatters] 905 00:47:01,402 --> 00:47:04,947 [gentle majestic music] 906 00:47:10,828 --> 00:47:11,996 [Siegfried] Allow me, Mrs. Pumphrey. 907 00:47:12,163 --> 00:47:13,539 Let's get these open. 908 00:47:13,706 --> 00:47:15,958 Let some Christmas light into the house. 909 00:47:16,125 --> 00:47:17,501 There we are. 910 00:47:17,668 --> 00:47:19,420 Oh! 911 00:47:19,587 --> 00:47:23,382 Oh, this is too much, having you all here. 912 00:47:26,093 --> 00:47:27,511 In case you haven't met already. 913 00:47:27,678 --> 00:47:29,347 This is Gerald. 914 00:47:29,513 --> 00:47:30,931 [Mrs. Pumphrey] Welcome, Gerald. 915 00:47:31,098 --> 00:47:32,892 - Hello, Gerald. - How do? 916 00:47:33,059 --> 00:47:35,478 You might want to throw a cover over his chair, missus, 917 00:47:35,644 --> 00:47:37,188 before I set meself down on it. 918 00:47:37,355 --> 00:47:38,856 Nonsense! 919 00:47:39,023 --> 00:47:41,192 They're all rather older than tatty, anyway. 920 00:47:41,359 --> 00:47:43,277 You can only add to their history. 921 00:47:46,447 --> 00:47:48,407 Here. 922 00:47:48,574 --> 00:47:49,450 [Jenny laughs] 923 00:47:49,617 --> 00:47:50,993 Dad? Dad? 924 00:47:51,160 --> 00:47:53,037 We need three more chairs. 925 00:47:55,456 --> 00:47:57,124 - Mrs. Pum re phrey? 926 00:47:57,291 --> 00:47:59,502 Would you care to join me for a little ding dong? 927 00:48:02,963 --> 00:48:03,964 [glasses clinking] 928 00:48:04,131 --> 00:48:05,966 [upbeat festive piano music] 929 00:48:12,014 --> 00:48:14,934 ♪ E'en so here below, below ♪ 930 00:48:15,101 --> 00:48:18,938 ♪ Let steeple bells be swungen ♪ 931 00:48:19,105 --> 00:48:22,441 ♪ And lo, io, io ♪ 932 00:48:22,608 --> 00:48:26,404 ♪ By priest and people sungen ♪ 933 00:48:26,570 --> 00:48:28,864 ♪ Gloria ♪ 934 00:48:37,665 --> 00:48:41,794 ♪ Hosanna in excelsis ♪ 935 00:48:41,961 --> 00:48:44,004 ♪ Gloria ♪ 936 00:48:53,097 --> 00:48:57,101 ♪ Hosanna in excelsis ♪ 937 00:49:01,272 --> 00:49:03,732 I shall never forget your kindness. 938 00:49:05,317 --> 00:49:06,402 Merry Christmas, everyone! 939 00:49:06,569 --> 00:49:07,653 [all] Merry Christmas! 940 00:49:07,820 --> 00:49:09,071 [dog barking] 941 00:49:09,238 --> 00:49:11,031 [phone dings] 942 00:49:11,198 --> 00:49:13,701 [phone dialler whirring] 943 00:49:21,125 --> 00:49:24,003 [phone ringing] 944 00:49:26,130 --> 00:49:29,049 - [phone line clicks] - Hello? 945 00:49:29,216 --> 00:49:30,217 [Hannah] Hello? 946 00:49:30,384 --> 00:49:31,302 Mum? 947 00:49:31,469 --> 00:49:32,511 [Hannah] Who is it? 948 00:49:32,678 --> 00:49:34,054 It's James. 949 00:49:34,221 --> 00:49:36,056 Oh, thank goodness for that. 950 00:49:36,223 --> 00:49:37,850 [James] Well, who else would be calling? 951 00:49:38,017 --> 00:49:40,603 I don't know! There's a line of people waiting on calls. 952 00:49:40,769 --> 00:49:41,854 [window squeaking] 953 00:49:42,021 --> 00:49:43,522 It's good to hear your voice. 954 00:49:43,689 --> 00:49:45,941 How are you keeping? Are you having a nice time? 955 00:49:46,108 --> 00:49:48,736 I'm fine, Mum. Everything's fine. 956 00:49:48,903 --> 00:49:50,362 How are you getting on? 957 00:49:50,529 --> 00:49:53,199 Oh, you know, Christmas doesn't change much 958 00:49:53,365 --> 00:49:55,367 from one year to the next. 959 00:49:55,534 --> 00:49:56,952 But we're happy enough. 960 00:49:57,119 --> 00:49:58,496 Merry Christmas, son. 961 00:49:58,662 --> 00:50:00,122 Has Dad done the log yet? 962 00:50:00,289 --> 00:50:02,208 Aye. He has. 963 00:50:02,374 --> 00:50:04,335 And I'll tell you something. 964 00:50:04,502 --> 00:50:06,921 He's only gone and made it look like me again. 965 00:50:07,087 --> 00:50:08,214 He doesn't make it look like you, Mum. 966 00:50:08,380 --> 00:50:09,840 [laughs] Oh, yes, he does. 967 00:50:10,007 --> 00:50:11,509 Do I, heck! 968 00:50:11,675 --> 00:50:13,302 - He doesn't. - It's a coincidence, is it? 969 00:50:13,469 --> 00:50:14,512 Well, your face is the one he sees the most. 970 00:50:14,678 --> 00:50:16,055 So maybe it's not surprising. 971 00:50:16,222 --> 00:50:17,556 Oh, so I've got a face like a log, now? 972 00:50:17,723 --> 00:50:19,225 I'm not saying it looks like you. 973 00:50:19,391 --> 00:50:20,851 I can't even see it. I'm not even there. [laughs] 974 00:50:21,018 --> 00:50:23,979 Aye. That's true. You're not. 975 00:50:25,272 --> 00:50:27,483 We miss you, love. 976 00:50:27,650 --> 00:50:30,736 And I know you have to be there, but we still miss you. 977 00:50:30,903 --> 00:50:31,946 [gentle thoughtful music] 978 00:50:32,112 --> 00:50:34,740 Aye. I miss you too. 979 00:50:38,035 --> 00:50:39,703 Mum, I never said thank you. 980 00:50:39,870 --> 00:50:41,497 For what? 981 00:50:41,664 --> 00:50:44,250 If it wasn't for you and Dad paying for me to go to college, 982 00:50:44,416 --> 00:50:47,044 I wouldn't be here, doing the job I love. 983 00:50:48,671 --> 00:50:50,881 I'll always, always be so grateful 984 00:50:51,048 --> 00:50:52,007 for everything you did for me. 985 00:50:54,176 --> 00:50:57,137 Don't be daft. You're our boy. 986 00:51:01,225 --> 00:51:04,687 What else were we gonna do? [laughs] 987 00:51:08,107 --> 00:51:10,025 It's a family tradition. 988 00:51:10,192 --> 00:51:12,278 Every year we burn a Christmas log to bring prosperity 989 00:51:12,444 --> 00:51:14,280 and good luck for the year to come. 990 00:51:14,446 --> 00:51:15,864 Think we could all do with a bit of that. 991 00:51:16,031 --> 00:51:17,199 Thank you. 992 00:51:17,366 --> 00:51:19,451 [dog panting] 993 00:51:22,037 --> 00:51:24,707 So what happens now? Some kind of pagan chant? 994 00:51:24,873 --> 00:51:27,126 [laughs] Close. 995 00:51:27,293 --> 00:51:29,670 My dad always quotes a verse of Rabbie Burns. 996 00:51:29,837 --> 00:51:30,671 Hope you don't mind? 997 00:51:35,175 --> 00:51:38,345 "Should auld acquaintance be forgot, 998 00:51:38,512 --> 00:51:40,472 and never brought to mind? 999 00:51:42,099 --> 00:51:44,768 Should auld acquaintance be forgot, 1000 00:51:44,935 --> 00:51:46,145 and auld lang syne? 1001 00:51:48,439 --> 00:51:51,025 For auld lang syne, my dear, 1002 00:51:52,234 --> 00:51:54,111 for auld lang syne, 1003 00:51:55,904 --> 00:51:58,449 we'll tak' a cup 0' kindness yet, 1004 00:51:59,825 --> 00:52:01,994 for auld lang syne." 1005 00:52:02,161 --> 00:52:03,746 [fire crackles] 1006 00:52:08,083 --> 00:52:10,586 [Tristan] Right, back to the game. 1007 00:52:10,753 --> 00:52:11,962 Think I was winning. 1008 00:52:13,839 --> 00:52:15,883 - [dog barks] - Thank you. 1009 00:52:16,050 --> 00:52:17,718 [Tristan] Six! 1010 00:52:17,885 --> 00:52:19,136 Where's my counter? James? 1011 00:52:19,303 --> 00:52:20,679 - Jess? - Sabotage. 1012 00:52:20,846 --> 00:52:21,680 Where's my counter? 1013 00:52:21,847 --> 00:52:23,557 [dog barks] 1014 00:52:23,724 --> 00:52:25,225 [Siegfried] He passed with distinction. 1015 00:52:26,727 --> 00:52:28,354 Well done. 1016 00:52:28,520 --> 00:52:30,522 - [group chattering] - [gentle thoughtful music] 1017 00:52:30,689 --> 00:52:32,441 [Helen laughing] 1018 00:52:32,608 --> 00:52:34,526 [Tristan] That's how it works, when we find the dice. 1019 00:52:34,693 --> 00:52:36,654 [airplane engines whirring] 1020 00:52:50,793 --> 00:52:52,127 [Helen laughs] 1021 00:52:52,294 --> 00:52:54,004 [Siegfried] We need to play it badly. 1022 00:52:54,171 --> 00:52:56,298 The dog swallowed the dice. 1023 00:52:56,465 --> 00:52:57,758 [Tristan] What's the weirdest thing you've ever removed from a dog? 1024 00:52:57,925 --> 00:52:59,968 [group laughing] 1025 00:53:00,135 --> 00:53:02,471 Yes! 1026 00:53:02,638 --> 00:53:03,972 One, two, three, four, five. 1027 00:53:04,139 --> 00:53:05,641 - [James laughs] - Not at Christmas. 1028 00:53:05,808 --> 00:53:06,767 Well, you don't get to go again, 1029 00:53:06,934 --> 00:53:07,935 after your second, it says. 1030 00:53:08,102 --> 00:53:10,145 - Really? - No. 1031 00:53:10,312 --> 00:53:12,231 [Tristan] God, this is so hard. 1032 00:53:12,398 --> 00:53:14,400 [James] No, I'd like to describe it. You had to roll a one. 1033 00:53:14,566 --> 00:53:17,111 [Tristan] I'll wait for you. Out of the way. 1034 00:53:17,277 --> 00:53:18,278 - [dogs barking] - Here we go. 1035 00:53:18,445 --> 00:53:19,988 - [Group] Oh! - [laughing] 1036 00:53:20,155 --> 00:53:22,366 Yes! Good girl! 1037 00:53:22,533 --> 00:53:23,701 We'll never know who won now. 1038 00:53:23,867 --> 00:53:25,369 [all laughing] 1039 00:53:25,536 --> 00:53:28,038 [James] Well, ] was moving again. 1040 00:53:28,205 --> 00:53:30,666 [Tristan] Jess, what are you doing? [laughs] 1041 00:53:30,833 --> 00:53:31,667 Oh, no! 1042 00:53:34,002 --> 00:53:36,714 [gentle thoughtful music continues] 1043 00:54:03,657 --> 00:54:05,993 [airplane engines whirring] 1044 00:54:09,872 --> 00:54:12,332 [theme music]