1 00:01:09,868 --> 00:01:11,344 “Dear Murn and Dad, 2 00:01:11,380 --> 00:01:13,863 Darrowby is very different from home. 3 00:01:13,899 --> 00:01:16,203 The family I'm staying with are nice. 4 00:01:16,239 --> 00:01:18,938 But a bit strange too. 5 00:01:18,974 --> 00:01:21,134 James and Tristan are funny. 6 00:01:21,169 --> 00:01:24,625 They remind me of the Tin Man and the Scarecrow, 7 00:01:24,661 --> 00:01:26,893 still waiting to go on their adventure. " 8 00:01:26,928 --> 00:01:28,872 -You're lifting your elbow! -Well, play with fire, 9 00:01:28,908 --> 00:01:30,815 expect to get burned. 10 00:01:32,939 --> 00:01:35,494 "Mrs Hall's definitely the good witch, 11 00:01:35,530 --> 00:01:38,662 but Helen is that, too.” 12 00:01:38,697 --> 00:01:40,353 You have to watch him 13 00:01:40,389 --> 00:01:42,656 we'll have all manner of funny spellings going on. 14 00:01:42,693 --> 00:01:45,644 “Siegfried's quite grumpy, he's like the fon, 15 00:01:45,680 --> 00:01:50,466 he roars a lot but he's not really scary. 16 00:01:50,503 --> 00:01:52,843 Don't be sour Mrs H, 17 00:01:52,878 --> 00:01:54,569 just because I'm blessed with a vocabulary 18 00:01:54,606 --> 00:01:57,161 more heterogeneous than most. 19 00:01:57,197 --> 00:01:59,321 -Siegfried?! -What's wrong with 'Scrotch'? 20 00:01:59,356 --> 00:02:00,544 I did warn you. 21 00:02:00,580 --> 00:02:01,876 "There's no wicked witch, 22 00:02:01,912 --> 00:02:04,35 or flying monkeys which is good. 23 00:02:04,71 --> 00:02:06,339 Because they definitely are scary." 24 00:02:06,375 --> 00:02:07,815 What does it even mean? 25 00:02:07,850 --> 00:02:10,442 I'd rather not say in polite company. 26 00:02:12,97 --> 00:02:14,149 ‘Tl write again soon. 27 00:02:14,185 --> 00:02:17,65 Lots of love, Eva. 28 00:02:18,900 --> 00:02:20,771 That'll be ma! 29 00:02:23,975 --> 00:02:25,918 Darrowby, 2297. 30 00:02:27,753 --> 00:02:30,165 Oh. Just some old man. 31 00:02:30,201 --> 00:02:32,937 Oi, careful. 32 00:02:32,972 --> 00:02:35,852 Sorry about that, yes... 33 00:02:35,888 --> 00:02:37,40 Hello Major, 34 00:02:37,75 --> 00:02:39,451 it is the veterinary practice, yes. 35 00:02:39,487 --> 00:02:43,482 It's just an evacuee we have staying with us. 36 00:02:43,518 --> 00:02:45,965 She will be safer here, I'm sure. 37 00:02:46,02 --> 00:02:48,521 As for the rest of us... 38 00:02:50,321 --> 00:02:51,976 Oi, paws off! 39 00:02:52,12 --> 00:02:53,344 But it's not even a real word! 40 00:02:53,380 --> 00:02:54,387 Yes, it is! 41 00:02:54,424 --> 00:02:55,863 What can we do for you? 42 00:02:58,706 --> 00:03:02,522 I'll have one of them down to you, first thing. 43 00:03:02,557 --> 00:03:05,113 Bye now. 44 00:03:22,821 --> 00:03:24,693 Good of you to come so promptly, Farnon. 45 00:03:24,728 --> 00:03:27,968 For this young fellow it's no trouble at all. 46 00:03:28,03 --> 00:03:30,127 We were giving him a run out yesterday afternoon, 47 00:03:30,163 --> 00:03:31,818 then he pulled up quite suddenly. 48 00:03:31,855 --> 00:03:34,410 Seemed to be carrying his foreleg. 49 00:03:34,446 --> 00:03:35,993 Yes, I can see it's swollen. 50 00:03:38,153 --> 00:03:39,521 And warm to the touch. 51 00:03:39,556 --> 00:03:41,465 Could be muscular 52 00:03:41,500 --> 00:03:44,847 or possibly a small fracture of the medial splint. 53 00:03:44,884 --> 00:03:47,366 -That sounds rather serious. -Not always. 54 00:03:47,403 --> 00:03:49,203 Good. The Colonel will be pleased. 55 00:03:49,238 --> 00:03:50,606 He's taken a stake in River. 56 00:03:50,642 --> 00:03:52,874 Keen to see how he runs. 57 00:03:52,909 --> 00:03:54,241 He asked after you, actually. 58 00:03:54,277 --> 00:03:55,861 Well, your boy at any rate. 59 00:03:55,897 --> 00:03:57,481 Which boy's that? 60 00:03:57,516 --> 00:03:59,208 Tristan. Your brother. 61 00:03:59,244 --> 00:04:01,296 The Colonel wondered if he was a relation. 62 00:04:01,331 --> 00:04:02,951 I'm sorry. I still don't follow. 63 00:04:02,987 --> 00:04:05,255 His call-up to the Royal Army Veterinary Corps. 64 00:04:05,290 --> 00:04:07,594 He volunteered, didn't he? 65 00:04:07,630 --> 00:04:09,394 Yes, but he's in a reserved occupation. 66 00:04:09,430 --> 00:04:10,690 It's my understanding he's going to get 67 00:04:10,725 --> 00:04:12,741 his letter in the next day Or SO. 68 00:04:14,00 --> 00:04:15,836 So, what d'you think? 69 00:04:15,872 --> 00:04:18,31 Will this horse be fit to race in the Boxing Day meet? 70 00:04:18,68 --> 00:04:20,694 What? Of course he won't. Don't be ridiculous. 71 00:04:20,731 --> 00:04:22,27 You just said it wasn't serious 72 00:04:22,62 --> 00:04:23,430 and this may be the last chance 73 00:04:23,466 --> 00:04:24,582 this horse gets to run. 74 00:04:24,618 --> 00:04:25,625 The Colonel said 75 00:04:25,662 --> 00:04:26,813 in the next few days? 76 00:04:26,849 --> 00:04:28,397 You sound disappointed, 77 00:04:28,433 --> 00:04:29,693 aren't you proud he's going to serve? 78 00:04:29,728 --> 00:04:30,881 Tristan's many things, 79 00:04:30,916 --> 00:04:33,04 but he's not a soldier. 80 00:04:33,40 --> 00:04:35,343 Neither were any of us 81 00:04:35,379 --> 00:04:37,575 before we were. 82 00:04:41,894 --> 00:04:44,90 I could have a word with the Colonel. 83 00:04:44,125 --> 00:04:47,256 There may be a way to hold him back. 84 00:04:47,293 --> 00:04:48,876 One good turn deserves another, 85 00:04:48,912 --> 00:04:51,359 wouldn't you say? 86 00:04:58,162 --> 00:05:00,790 If this horse runs when he's not fit 87 00:05:00,825 --> 00:05:04,388 there's a danger of really serious injury. 88 00:05:04,425 --> 00:05:07,591 Then you best see him right. 89 00:05:33,253 --> 00:05:35,413 Your piano's out of tune. 90 00:05:35,449 --> 00:05:39,948 I'm sure that's it. Time for breakfast. 91 00:05:41,747 --> 00:05:44,194 I'm stuck here, and there's another attempted raid 92 00:05:44,231 --> 00:05:45,922 over Glasgow. 93 00:05:45,959 --> 00:05:48,513 My dad said he saw our lads flying out to see them off. 94 00:05:48,550 --> 00:05:49,881 Nothing in the post for either of us, 95 00:05:49,918 --> 00:05:52,257 -I take it? -No, still waiting. 96 00:05:52,293 --> 00:05:54,165 You'll be told if and when you're needed. 97 00:05:55,209 --> 00:05:57,116 Mrs Pumphrey called. 98 00:05:57,152 --> 00:05:59,24 Ah, Tricki been at the mince pies again? 99 00:05:59,59 --> 00:06:01,38 She said it were a cat. 100 00:06:01,75 --> 00:06:02,334 Tricki ate a cat? 101 00:06:03,415 --> 00:06:04,638 Don't be silly. 102 00:06:04,674 --> 00:06:06,222 It's a stray. 103 00:06:06,257 --> 00:06:07,409 She sounded quite upset about it. 104 00:06:07,446 --> 00:06:09,281 I'll head up there this morning. 105 00:06:09,316 --> 00:06:11,440 You been practicing piano, Eva? 106 00:06:11,476 --> 00:06:12,412 Aye. 107 00:06:12,448 --> 00:06:14,247 Who the heck is Noel? 108 00:06:14,284 --> 00:06:15,724 It's No-el. 109 00:06:15,759 --> 00:06:17,163 You know, the Christmas carol. 110 00:06:17,199 --> 00:06:18,855 That's when you all go around 111 00:06:18,891 --> 00:06:20,726 -singing at night, in't it? -Have you never been 112 00:06:20,762 --> 00:06:22,274 carolling before, Eva? 113 00:06:22,310 --> 00:06:23,353 I'm Jewish. 114 00:06:23,390 --> 00:06:24,649 We have Hannukah instead. 115 00:06:24,685 --> 00:06:27,60 It goes for eight whole days. 116 00:06:27,97 --> 00:06:29,437 You light a candle on the Menorah 117 00:06:29,472 --> 00:06:31,56 and say a blessing. 118 00:06:31,91 --> 00:06:32,387 And you get presents, 119 00:06:32,424 --> 00:06:34,438 and chocolate coins every day. 120 00:06:34,475 --> 00:06:36,131 That sounds like a lovely thing 121 00:06:36,166 --> 00:06:38,02 why don't we do that here? 122 00:06:38,38 --> 00:06:39,225 What did you call it? 123 00:06:39,262 --> 00:06:41,962 Hannukah, and it's too late. 124 00:06:41,997 --> 00:06:44,444 It started on the sixth of December this year. 125 00:06:44,481 --> 00:06:48,152 Oh, I'm sorry we missed it. 126 00:06:48,116 --> 00:06:48,152 Since I'm with you this year, 127 00:06:50,384 --> 00:06:53,190 does that mean I get to do Christmas? 128 00:06:53,226 --> 00:06:54,954 If that's what you'd like. 129 00:06:57,401 --> 00:06:58,769 You were out early this morning? 130 00:06:58,805 --> 00:07:00,388 I wanted to see River, first thing. 131 00:07:00,425 --> 00:07:01,972 You two, yard please... 132 00:07:02,09 --> 00:07:03,844 -You're not going to sit? -Sorry, Mrs Hall 133 00:07:03,880 --> 00:07:05,607 I've rather a lot to get through. 134 00:07:05,644 --> 00:07:07,623 Tristan, now please, if you wouldn't mind. 135 00:07:07,659 --> 00:07:09,710 -Need a lift up to the farm? -Are you alright? 136 00:07:09,747 --> 00:07:11,06 Me Dad's dropping some eggs at the market, 137 00:07:11,43 --> 00:07:12,697 so I'll go back with him. 138 00:07:14,101 --> 00:07:17,53 -Can I come with you, James? -If you like. 139 00:07:17,88 --> 00:07:19,68 But finish your breakfast first. 140 00:07:30,153 --> 00:07:31,521 River's coming to stay with us 141 00:07:31,557 --> 00:07:33,644 for a couple of days' treatment. 142 00:07:33,681 --> 00:07:34,688 James, get the door to the barn please, 143 00:07:34,725 --> 00:07:35,732 Tristan, start bringing 144 00:07:35,768 --> 00:07:37,747 in the hay. 145 00:07:44,659 --> 00:07:45,990 Is it a Sprain? 146 00:07:46,26 --> 00:07:47,609 Possible stress fracture 147 00:07:47,646 --> 00:07:49,337 I'm hoping once we get the swelling down, 148 00:07:49,373 --> 00:07:51,28 we'll discover that's not the case. 149 00:07:51,65 --> 00:07:52,865 Wouldn't he be better off resting at the stables? 150 00:07:52,900 --> 00:07:54,952 I want to keep a close eye on him he's got a race 151 00:07:54,988 --> 00:07:57,327 -in a couple of days. -That doesn't give you much time. 152 00:07:57,363 --> 00:07:59,450 No, it doesn't. 153 00:07:59,487 --> 00:08:00,962 Thank you, Herriot, 154 00:08:00,998 --> 00:08:02,906 weren't you going up to Pumphrey's? 155 00:08:05,281 --> 00:08:07,153 Tristan, I, um, 156 00:08:07,188 --> 00:08:09,565 I'd like you to stay... 157 00:08:09,600 --> 00:08:11,472 If you could stay 158 00:08:12,516 --> 00:08:14,639 keep the leg bathed with water, 159 00:08:14,675 --> 00:08:16,366 it's important to keep it as cold as possible. 160 00:08:16,331 --> 00:08:16,366 I'm think I can manage that. 161 00:08:17,843 --> 00:08:19,30 Just for an hour. Then you can get back 162 00:08:19,66 --> 00:08:20,469 to the surgery. 163 00:08:20,506 --> 00:08:22,665 Not that we have any patients. 164 00:08:22,629 --> 00:08:22,665 You have to be here in case you're needed. 165 00:08:24,285 --> 00:08:26,193 An emergency could turn up at any time. 166 00:08:26,228 --> 00:08:28,135 If you say so. 167 00:08:28,675 --> 00:08:30,43 I just... 168 00:08:32,599 --> 00:08:34,03 ...got to get some air. 169 00:08:37,746 --> 00:08:39,329 Right. 170 00:08:39,365 --> 00:08:41,669 Let's have a look at you, then lad, shall we? 171 00:09:17,264 --> 00:09:19,568 So, there's a good witch, and a bad witch 172 00:09:19,603 --> 00:09:22,51 And a little man who lives behind a curtain, 173 00:09:22,87 --> 00:09:24,390 he's called Oz, and he's a wizard. 174 00:09:24,426 --> 00:09:25,362 Wow. 175 00:09:25,398 --> 00:09:27,197 And Dorothy has ruby slippers 176 00:09:27,234 --> 00:09:29,969 that can magically take her home. 177 00:09:31,337 --> 00:09:34,720 This is a big house! 178 00:09:34,756 --> 00:09:36,484 It was the strangest thing. 179 00:09:36,519 --> 00:09:38,103 We hadn't seen her for a week or more. 180 00:09:38,139 --> 00:09:40,694 And then she staggered into the kitchen 181 00:09:40,731 --> 00:09:42,278 a few hours ago, 182 00:09:42,314 --> 00:09:44,546 with this little chap in her mouth. 183 00:09:44,581 --> 00:09:47,173 She laid down and hasn't moved since 184 00:09:47,209 --> 00:09:48,397 Tricki's been 185 00:09:48,432 --> 00:09:50,809 beside himself with worry. 186 00:09:50,844 --> 00:09:52,716 Debbie's one of the few felines 187 00:09:52,751 --> 00:09:56,675 that Tricki has no animus towards. 188 00:09:57,575 --> 00:09:58,798 She's a little underweight. 189 00:09:58,834 --> 00:10:00,741 The poor girl's exhausted. 190 00:10:00,778 --> 00:10:02,865 Can I examine him? 191 00:10:06,681 --> 00:10:08,732 Here you are. 192 00:10:12,367 --> 00:10:14,491 So, you must be the new vet assistant 193 00:10:14,526 --> 00:10:16,434 we've been hearing all about. 194 00:10:16,470 --> 00:10:17,874 I'm Eva. 195 00:10:17,910 --> 00:10:19,97 Eva Feldman. 196 00:10:19,134 --> 00:10:21,725 Marjorie Pumphrey. Delighted. 197 00:10:21,760 --> 00:10:23,525 How're you enjoying your stay? 198 00:10:23,560 --> 00:10:26,512 You must miss your mother and father terribly. 199 00:10:26,547 --> 00:10:28,59 Not really. 200 00:10:28,95 --> 00:10:29,67 Home's boring, 201 00:10:29,103 --> 00:10:31,191 I don't even have a garden. 202 00:10:31,226 --> 00:10:33,566 Or any brothers and sisters to play with. 203 00:10:33,602 --> 00:10:36,517 I'm sure you give your parents the runaround. 204 00:10:36,553 --> 00:10:39,684 Pa works late at the war office, 205 00:10:39,720 --> 00:10:41,664 and Ma's always busy. 206 00:10:41,700 --> 00:10:43,319 Take it from one who knows, 207 00:10:43,356 --> 00:10:44,867 those who are able to entertain themselves 208 00:10:44,903 --> 00:10:46,594 are never bored. 209 00:10:46,631 --> 00:10:49,978 Are those chocolates? 210 00:10:50,662 --> 00:10:54,189 Um... yes. 211 00:10:56,565 --> 00:10:59,444 Tricki's not one for chocolate. 212 00:10:59,479 --> 00:11:03,79 Far too rich for his taste, 213 00:11:03,115 --> 00:11:05,706 and I've far more than I can eat. 214 00:11:05,742 --> 00:11:07,722 Thank you. 215 00:11:07,757 --> 00:11:12,04 This is a big house for one person. 216 00:11:12,41 --> 00:11:15,64 Yes, it is. 217 00:11:15,963 --> 00:11:17,440 Which is why I like it 218 00:11:17,475 --> 00:11:19,743 when people come to visit me. 219 00:11:19,779 --> 00:11:21,831 The kitten's in fine health, 220 00:11:21,866 --> 00:11:23,18 but the constant feeding has really 221 00:11:23,54 --> 00:11:24,313 taken it out of Debbie. 222 00:11:24,350 --> 00:11:26,113 What she could do is a break. 223 00:11:26,150 --> 00:11:27,373 So we'll have to separate them, 224 00:11:27,409 --> 00:11:28,957 and bottle feed the kitten. 225 00:11:28,993 --> 00:11:30,432 Won't he miss his ma? 226 00:11:30,469 --> 00:11:31,944 If he can smell his mother, 227 00:11:31,980 --> 00:11:33,384 he won't take the bottle. 228 00:11:33,419 --> 00:11:34,859 We'll have to take him back with us. 229 00:11:34,823 --> 00:11:34,859 Oh, dear! 230 00:12:14,342 --> 00:12:16,285 -Cheers! -Cheers! 231 00:12:16,322 --> 00:12:18,301 And merry Christmas. 232 00:12:18,337 --> 00:12:20,281 So, go on then, what's happened? 233 00:12:20,316 --> 00:12:21,325 Mm. 234 00:12:21,360 --> 00:12:22,512 Well, Florence got 235 00:12:22,548 --> 00:12:23,916 rather too attached, 236 00:12:23,951 --> 00:12:25,31 poor love... 237 00:12:25,67 --> 00:12:26,399 naturally, 238 00:12:26,435 --> 00:12:27,515 I didn't want to lead her on. 239 00:12:27,551 --> 00:12:29,422 So, you know. 240 00:12:29,459 --> 00:12:31,06 Mm. 241 00:12:32,913 --> 00:12:33,922 Oh, God, alright, 242 00:12:33,957 --> 00:12:34,965 I asked her to marry me. 243 00:12:35,01 --> 00:12:37,53 Triss! 244 00:12:37,88 --> 00:12:39,535 It seemed like a good idea at the time. 245 00:12:39,572 --> 00:12:40,579 Don't laugh! 246 00:12:40,616 --> 00:12:42,703 I'm not. Sorry. 247 00:12:42,739 --> 00:12:45,150 Was it very romantic? 248 00:12:45,187 --> 00:12:46,986 Where did you do it? 249 00:12:47,22 --> 00:12:49,218 Next to the drain at the side of her house. 250 00:12:50,873 --> 00:12:52,385 Please. Maggie. 251 00:12:52,421 --> 00:12:55,660 -You pillock. -I am. 252 00:12:55,696 --> 00:12:57,351 But I'm learning. 253 00:12:57,388 --> 00:12:59,151 I shouldn't laugh. 254 00:12:59,187 --> 00:13:01,310 I'm sorry if you were upset. 255 00:13:01,347 --> 00:13:04,334 I admit it wasn't entirely painless. 256 00:13:04,370 --> 00:13:05,990 But at least it brought into focus 257 00:13:06,25 --> 00:13:08,689 what I really should be doing with my life. 258 00:13:10,741 --> 00:13:12,504 You put your name forward. 259 00:13:12,540 --> 00:13:14,951 You and James will just have to wait. 260 00:13:14,988 --> 00:13:18,515 And it turns out I am needed here after all. 261 00:13:18,550 --> 00:13:19,990 I've seen four pets this week. 262 00:13:20,26 --> 00:13:21,538 Four! Just think of that. 263 00:13:21,574 --> 00:13:23,301 Mm... Another in there? 264 00:13:23,338 --> 00:13:24,993 Best not. There might be a dog 265 00:13:25,29 --> 00:13:26,469 that needs its nails clipped. 266 00:13:27,909 --> 00:13:29,96 But put a pint in the till for Arthur, 267 00:13:29,60 --> 00:13:29,96 for when he gets back. 268 00:13:30,391 --> 00:13:31,363 You don't need to do that. 269 00:13:31,400 --> 00:13:33,703 Add it to my bill. 270 00:13:33,739 --> 00:13:35,863 I've been meaning to talk to you about that. 271 00:13:44,248 --> 00:13:45,148 Maggie, 272 00:13:45,184 --> 00:13:46,768 what on earth were you thinking 273 00:13:46,804 --> 00:13:48,28 letting it get that high? 274 00:13:48,63 --> 00:13:50,79 You said you'd be able to pay. 275 00:13:50,115 --> 00:13:51,159 Yes, I said that. 276 00:13:51,195 --> 00:13:52,994 Of course, I said that. 277 00:14:10,846 --> 00:14:13,257 Slim pickings for Christmas this year. 278 00:14:13,294 --> 00:14:16,785 Heh... We manage somehow. 279 00:14:16,820 --> 00:14:19,628 At least I don't have a party to cater for, 280 00:14:19,664 --> 00:14:22,219 didn't feel right in the times we live in. 281 00:14:23,371 --> 00:14:25,387 Any word from Edward? 282 00:14:26,70 --> 00:14:28,86 Still at sea. 283 00:14:28,122 --> 00:14:31,289 He says he's enjoying himself, 284 00:14:31,325 --> 00:14:33,160 though I suspect he's only saying that 285 00:14:33,197 --> 00:14:34,385 to stop me worrying. 286 00:14:34,420 --> 00:14:35,572 Oh, I don't know, 287 00:14:35,608 --> 00:14:36,616 maybe he's found his place 288 00:14:36,651 --> 00:14:37,984 in the world. 289 00:14:42,878 --> 00:14:44,31 What've you got there? 290 00:14:44,66 --> 00:14:45,866 Just, uh, 291 00:14:45,901 --> 00:14:48,241 getting rid of a few bits before I leave. 292 00:14:48,278 --> 00:14:51,697 And I might see if Charlie'll give us a bob or two for it. 293 00:14:52,164 --> 00:14:53,856 Leave? 294 00:14:55,547 --> 00:14:56,700 I've er... 295 00:14:56,735 --> 00:14:59,435 I've taken a job over in Hull. 296 00:14:59,470 --> 00:15:01,306 I'm with my sister for Christmas Day 297 00:15:01,342 --> 00:15:03,934 and then I'm leaving after that. 298 00:15:06,21 --> 00:15:07,137 Oh... 299 00:15:07,173 --> 00:15:08,216 I won't gonna go 300 00:15:08,253 --> 00:15:10,664 without saying goodbye. 301 00:15:10,700 --> 00:15:12,644 Well... 302 00:15:12,679 --> 00:15:17,142 Of course we'll be sorry to see you go. 303 00:15:18,690 --> 00:15:21,713 Well, I suppose this is it, then. 304 00:15:21,750 --> 00:15:25,636 No, it isn't. 305 00:15:25,672 --> 00:15:27,292 You can't just... 306 00:15:29,703 --> 00:15:31,682 Stop by tomorrow evening, 307 00:15:31,719 --> 00:15:33,950 we're having a few people over for drinks. 308 00:15:33,986 --> 00:15:35,929 I thought you weren't having a party this year? 309 00:15:35,966 --> 00:15:36,973 We are. 310 00:15:37,10 --> 00:15:38,17 I mean, we're not. 311 00:15:38,53 --> 00:15:39,385 Just a few people, 312 00:15:39,421 --> 00:15:41,472 a glass or two of sherry. 313 00:15:43,236 --> 00:15:44,604 Alright, well, 314 00:15:44,640 --> 00:15:46,656 I suppose we could drop by on the way. 315 00:15:47,807 --> 00:15:51,406 Well, I'll see you then. 316 00:16:06,198 --> 00:16:08,322 I didn't think we were having a party this year? 317 00:16:08,358 --> 00:16:09,690 Well, we're not, 318 00:16:09,726 --> 00:16:11,525 it's just, uh, 319 00:16:11,561 --> 00:16:14,09 a few people coming round for food and drinks, 320 00:16:14,45 --> 00:16:16,60 carols around the piano. 321 00:16:16,97 --> 00:16:17,320 That sounds like a party. 322 00:16:17,356 --> 00:16:18,651 Oh, are we having a party? 323 00:16:18,688 --> 00:16:20,200 No, well-- 324 00:16:20,235 --> 00:16:23,942 Yes, a gathering, 325 00:16:23,978 --> 00:16:27,650 a select few people for a glass of sherry. 326 00:16:28,261 --> 00:16:29,377 Which people? 327 00:16:29,413 --> 00:16:31,572 Oh... you know... 328 00:16:31,609 --> 00:16:34,595 Just... people... 329 00:16:34,632 --> 00:16:37,403 -Gerald. -Gerald. 330 00:16:37,439 --> 00:16:39,347 He's going, so he's coming. 331 00:16:39,382 --> 00:16:41,110 To say goodbye. 332 00:16:41,147 --> 00:16:43,954 Because he's going. That's all. 333 00:16:47,301 --> 00:16:49,316 He's not drinking. 334 00:16:49,353 --> 00:16:51,476 When a cat wants her kittens to feed, 335 00:16:51,512 --> 00:16:53,887 -she licks them. -I'm not licking a kitten. 336 00:16:53,851 --> 00:16:53,887 You don't have to, 337 00:16:55,435 --> 00:16:56,910 but if you stroke his neck 338 00:16:56,947 --> 00:16:58,854 it'll feel like his mum's doing it. 339 00:16:58,890 --> 00:17:00,617 Ah, here we all are. 340 00:17:00,654 --> 00:17:02,381 Mister Farnon, would you mind 341 00:17:02,417 --> 00:17:06,16 -switching off the light? -Yes, of course. 342 00:17:06,952 --> 00:17:09,219 We thought it'd be nice to try 343 00:17:09,256 --> 00:17:11,703 some of Eva's Jewish traditions. 344 00:17:11,739 --> 00:17:16,345 I know it's late, and we don't have a proper Menorah. 345 00:17:16,382 --> 00:17:19,585 But I managed to find eight matching candles. 346 00:17:21,241 --> 00:17:23,797 Should I light one? 347 00:17:23,832 --> 00:17:26,639 We light a new candle each day of Hannukah 348 00:17:26,675 --> 00:17:28,439 and sing the blessing. 349 00:17:29,663 --> 00:17:33,10 Dad always asks Mum to sing it usually. 350 00:17:33,45 --> 00:17:37,365 But I could try if you'd like? 351 00:17:37,401 --> 00:17:40,316 That'd be lovely. 352 00:17:41,288 --> 00:17:44,563 £ Baruch atah Adonai Sl 353 00:17:44,600 --> 00:17:47,766 ~ Eloheinu Melech haolam s 354 00:17:47,803 --> 00:17:51,78 ~ Asher kid'shanu bimitzvotav S 355 00:17:51,113 --> 00:17:57,197 J Vtsivanu lhadlik ner shel Hanukkah f 356 00:17:57,988 --> 00:17:59,823 Now, you say, "Amen". 357 00:17:59,860 --> 00:18:03,170 Amen. 358 00:18:25,233 --> 00:18:27,357 Don't worry, Vonolel, 359 00:18:27,393 --> 00:18:29,229 we'll find a way. 360 00:18:31,388 --> 00:18:33,907 Still prefer the company of animals to people, I see? 361 00:18:33,944 --> 00:18:37,254 They're easier to understand, 362 00:18:37,291 --> 00:18:39,954 with considerably less back chat. 363 00:18:39,990 --> 00:18:41,754 And they go where you lead them. 364 00:18:41,789 --> 00:18:44,597 Not true in Tristan's case. 365 00:18:44,632 --> 00:18:46,685 He's determined to leave. 366 00:18:46,720 --> 00:18:49,132 You think you have so much time. 367 00:18:50,211 --> 00:18:51,939 Then they're gone, 368 00:18:51,975 --> 00:18:53,775 and you're left wondering what to do with your life... 369 00:18:55,394 --> 00:18:57,266 apart from counting the days 370 00:18:57,301 --> 00:18:59,66 ‘til you see them again. 371 00:18:59,101 --> 00:19:00,865 Sorry, Mrs Hall, 372 00:19:00,901 --> 00:19:03,564 I'm worrying about Tristan 373 00:19:03,600 --> 00:19:05,795 and Edward's out at sea somewhere. 374 00:19:05,832 --> 00:19:07,919 Having children's the most wonderful 375 00:19:07,955 --> 00:19:11,51 and painful thing you can do in life. 376 00:19:11,86 --> 00:19:14,145 -I wouldn't know. -You would. 377 00:19:15,838 --> 00:19:17,529 You do. 378 00:19:17,565 --> 00:19:19,292 He really doesn't understand 379 00:19:19,329 --> 00:19:22,532 what he's getting himself into. 380 00:19:25,627 --> 00:19:29,47 It's not your choice to make. 381 00:19:34,625 --> 00:19:36,353 Mrs Hall? 382 00:19:36,388 --> 00:19:38,620 I was rather hoping this might have a drop of whisky in it. 383 00:19:38,656 --> 00:19:40,672 I were rather hoping you'd drink that 384 00:19:40,707 --> 00:19:43,370 and then take yourself to bed. 385 00:20:12,272 --> 00:20:15,655 I know you don't want to go back in there, 386 00:20:15,691 --> 00:20:18,247 but you're domesticated. 387 00:20:18,282 --> 00:20:23,825 If I let you out, the world will eat you up. 388 00:20:44,160 --> 00:20:46,248 When do we put the socks out? 389 00:20:46,284 --> 00:20:48,227 The stockings go up tonight. 390 00:20:48,263 --> 00:20:49,559 Right by the fire 391 00:20:49,595 --> 00:20:50,891 so Father Christmas can find them 392 00:20:50,926 --> 00:20:52,114 when he goes down the chimney. 393 00:20:52,150 --> 00:20:53,806 We've Midnight Mass before then, 394 00:20:53,842 --> 00:20:55,570 when we all go to the church and sing together. 395 00:20:55,606 --> 00:20:57,441 And when we get back we'll put a mince pie 396 00:20:57,477 --> 00:21:00,141 and sherry out, and a carrot for the reindeer. 397 00:21:00,176 --> 00:21:01,400 Will I get presents? 398 00:21:01,436 --> 00:21:03,20 You've been good, haven't you? 399 00:21:03,56 --> 00:21:04,711 Mm... sometimes. 400 00:21:04,747 --> 00:21:07,14 I'm sure that'll be plenty enough. 401 00:21:07,51 --> 00:21:08,275 You know, I actually did get 402 00:21:08,310 --> 00:21:09,498 a lump of coal one year. 403 00:21:09,535 --> 00:21:10,866 That didn't happen? 404 00:21:10,902 --> 00:21:12,198 Father Christmas must've thought 405 00:21:12,233 --> 00:21:13,529 you'd been very bad. 406 00:21:13,566 --> 00:21:16,157 Oh, he did. He most certainly did. 407 00:21:16,192 --> 00:21:17,848 Not a great deal has changed to be honest. 408 00:21:19,648 --> 00:21:21,844 Eva, why don't you show Jenny that kitten of yours? 409 00:21:21,879 --> 00:21:23,319 I'll do that. 410 00:21:27,98 --> 00:21:29,78 Any animals in surgery this afternoon? 411 00:21:29,113 --> 00:21:31,920 None. I'm going around the bend with boredom. 412 00:21:31,957 --> 00:21:34,369 Used to love having your feet up doing nothing. 413 00:21:34,404 --> 00:21:36,456 That's before there was a war to fight. 414 00:21:37,572 --> 00:21:40,414 Mrs H, have you seen Siegfried this morning? 415 00:21:40,451 --> 00:21:41,926 He's back up at the Major's. 416 00:21:41,963 --> 00:21:43,942 Left about half an hour ago. 417 00:21:45,813 --> 00:21:48,692 -Oi, where're you off to? -Sebright Saunders, 418 00:21:48,729 --> 00:21:50,132 see if my brother doesn't need a hand. 419 00:21:50,169 --> 00:21:51,896 Now you hold on a moment. 420 00:21:56,179 --> 00:21:59,238 -Here. -Thank you. 421 00:22:44,407 --> 00:22:47,431 He's certainly travelling over the ground a little easier. 422 00:22:47,467 --> 00:22:49,807 Well, we've managed to reduce the swelling 423 00:22:49,842 --> 00:22:52,470 but we're very much treating the symptom not the cause. 424 00:22:55,709 --> 00:22:59,776 The Colonel is grateful for all your hard work Farnon. 425 00:22:59,812 --> 00:23:02,404 He's had a word with the North Yorkshire Division. 426 00:23:03,842 --> 00:23:06,614 Your lad won't be required for the duration. 427 00:23:09,278 --> 00:23:10,897 He can ignore his call-up letter. 428 00:23:10,933 --> 00:23:13,992 Thank you, Albert. 429 00:23:28,425 --> 00:23:29,433 He's pulled up. 430 00:23:29,469 --> 00:23:31,844 Hmm? 431 00:23:41,22 --> 00:23:43,110 The prognosis isn't good. 432 00:23:44,226 --> 00:23:45,809 I'm afraid it's as I said. 433 00:23:45,845 --> 00:23:47,429 The injury is still there, 434 00:23:47,464 --> 00:23:49,408 what this horse needs is three months’ rest 435 00:23:49,444 --> 00:23:50,992 and a gradual programme of rehabilitation. 436 00:23:51,28 --> 00:23:54,123 Is there nothing you can do for him? 437 00:23:54,159 --> 00:23:56,138 I told the Colonel, you would get him running. 438 00:23:56,175 --> 00:23:57,830 He won't take too kindly to the news 439 00:23:57,866 --> 00:23:59,414 that you're pulling him out. 440 00:24:02,77 --> 00:24:04,669 Perhaps we could take away the pain. 441 00:24:09,707 --> 00:24:11,398 We could give him an injection before the race 442 00:24:11,435 --> 00:24:12,442 that would allow him to run. 443 00:24:12,479 --> 00:24:13,558 Isn't there a chance 444 00:24:13,594 --> 00:24:14,926 you could make the injury worse, 445 00:24:14,962 --> 00:24:16,78 he could break his leg completely. 446 00:24:16,114 --> 00:24:17,229 Thank you, Tristan. 447 00:24:17,266 --> 00:24:18,705 I'm going to be busy here, 448 00:24:18,669 --> 00:24:18,705 you should go back to the practice. 449 00:24:19,892 --> 00:24:21,80 Siegfried, I don't think-- 450 00:24:21,117 --> 00:24:22,341 Now, please. 451 00:24:32,958 --> 00:24:34,110 Tell the Colonel he'll be ready 452 00:24:34,145 --> 00:24:35,729 for the starter's tape. 453 00:24:45,339 --> 00:24:47,391 I'm sorry to ask you, 454 00:24:47,426 --> 00:24:49,801 and I know it's unfair. 455 00:24:49,838 --> 00:24:51,997 But he's my little brother. 456 00:24:54,48 --> 00:24:57,180 You understand, don't you? 457 00:24:59,16 --> 00:25:01,319 I'll be there with you, 458 00:25:01,355 --> 00:25:02,902 and I'll do everything I can 459 00:25:02,939 --> 00:25:04,486 to take away your pain. 460 00:25:15,535 --> 00:25:18,91 He looks like he's doing much better now. 461 00:25:18,127 --> 00:25:20,251 I've given him a name. 462 00:25:20,286 --> 00:25:21,870 He's called Toto. 463 00:25:24,713 --> 00:25:26,189 How'd it go with the Major? 464 00:25:26,225 --> 00:25:27,952 Confusing. 465 00:25:27,989 --> 00:25:31,623 Siegfried is determined to let him race. 466 00:25:34,719 --> 00:25:36,554 This is the only one, 467 00:25:36,591 --> 00:25:39,254 so you know where to say your goodbyes with Gerald. 468 00:25:41,954 --> 00:25:44,220 Where is everyone? 469 00:25:44,257 --> 00:25:45,804 I thought you were going to invite people. 470 00:25:45,841 --> 00:25:48,467 You didn't give us much notice. 471 00:25:48,504 --> 00:25:52,570 I told Gerald we were having people over 472 00:25:52,607 --> 00:25:54,119 if it's just us... 473 00:25:54,154 --> 00:25:55,414 -he'll think... -Think what? 474 00:25:55,450 --> 00:25:56,889 What will he think? 475 00:25:56,926 --> 00:25:58,294 Well, that it's some sort of a ruse. 476 00:25:58,329 --> 00:26:00,417 Hmm. To what end, one wonders. 477 00:26:00,453 --> 00:26:02,108 You look lovely, Audrey. 478 00:26:02,145 --> 00:26:03,692 It's part of her ruse. 479 00:26:03,728 --> 00:26:05,276 There is no ruse. 480 00:26:05,311 --> 00:26:06,644 Paws Off. 481 00:26:06,679 --> 00:26:09,235 Saving them for someone special? 482 00:26:09,270 --> 00:26:10,746 Don't worry, I've asked Maggie 483 00:26:10,782 --> 00:26:12,654 to bring some people over from The Drovers. 484 00:26:12,689 --> 00:26:15,245 Oh, go on then, Triss, I'll have a whisky. 485 00:26:15,282 --> 00:26:16,793 So what happened with River? 486 00:26:16,829 --> 00:26:18,520 He broke down. Siegfried's with him now. 487 00:26:18,557 --> 00:26:19,601 He's talking about 488 00:26:19,636 --> 00:26:20,896 giving him an injection 489 00:26:20,932 --> 00:26:22,479 to get him through the race. 490 00:26:22,516 --> 00:26:23,488 That doesn't sound very sensible. 491 00:26:23,523 --> 00:26:25,35 He suspects the horse 492 00:26:25,71 --> 00:26:26,907 has a stress fracture. 493 00:26:26,942 --> 00:26:28,382 I don't understand why he'd even contemplate 494 00:26:28,418 --> 00:26:29,426 letting him run. 495 00:26:29,461 --> 00:26:30,758 I'm as lost as you are. 496 00:26:30,794 --> 00:26:32,485 What could be more important to him 497 00:26:32,521 --> 00:26:34,752 than the wellbeing of an animal in his care? 498 00:26:38,711 --> 00:26:40,367 Of course. 499 00:26:40,404 --> 00:26:42,598 What is it? 500 00:26:42,635 --> 00:26:44,794 He's doing it to keep me back. 501 00:26:44,830 --> 00:26:45,946 What're you talking about? 502 00:26:45,982 --> 00:26:47,26 He's got his old army pal 503 00:26:47,61 --> 00:26:48,789 to scupper my enlistment. 504 00:26:48,826 --> 00:26:50,301 He wouldn't. 505 00:26:50,336 --> 00:26:52,208 I guarantee it. 506 00:26:55,555 --> 00:26:58,75 Jim, who's the attending vet at the racecourse? 507 00:26:58,111 --> 00:26:59,695 Norris. 508 00:26:59,730 --> 00:27:01,746 What're you going to do? 509 00:27:03,617 --> 00:27:05,526 I'm going to tell him that River is unfit 510 00:27:05,561 --> 00:27:08,152 and shouldn't be allowed to run. 511 00:27:20,102 --> 00:27:22,621 I know, it's uncomfortable. 512 00:27:22,657 --> 00:27:25,285 But it'll give you some support. 513 00:27:27,85 --> 00:27:28,704 Albert, 514 00:27:28,739 --> 00:27:30,179 I've just been putting on this support. 515 00:27:30,216 --> 00:27:31,475 Give it a rest, Farnon. 516 00:27:31,511 --> 00:27:33,563 I'm not sure I like your tone. 517 00:27:33,598 --> 00:27:35,794 River's been pulled from tomorrow's race. 518 00:27:35,830 --> 00:27:38,817 The attending vet received a phone call 519 00:27:38,854 --> 00:27:42,273 informing him that my horse was unfit! 520 00:27:43,101 --> 00:27:45,548 You can't think it was me. 521 00:27:45,583 --> 00:27:47,167 I've been doing everything in my power 522 00:27:47,204 --> 00:27:48,643 to see he makes the starter's gate, 523 00:27:48,679 --> 00:27:50,479 against my better judgement I might add. 524 00:27:50,514 --> 00:27:51,666 Oh, then there must be another vet 525 00:27:51,702 --> 00:27:53,250 going by the name of Farnon. 526 00:28:12,289 --> 00:28:14,197 He'll be here. 527 00:28:15,996 --> 00:28:18,336 Any ideas what you might say to him? 528 00:28:20,676 --> 00:28:24,239 I'll be happy to get any words out at all. 529 00:28:34,640 --> 00:28:36,332 Evening! 530 00:28:36,367 --> 00:28:41,263 Oh, good evening, Mr Dinsdale. 531 00:28:41,298 --> 00:28:43,566 Heard there was a party going. 532 00:28:43,602 --> 00:28:45,77 Thought I'd come for one. 533 00:28:45,114 --> 00:28:47,921 It's more of a gathering, really. 534 00:28:47,957 --> 00:28:50,620 Well, so long as there's ale, 535 00:28:50,657 --> 00:28:52,888 you can call it what you like. 536 00:29:02,101 --> 00:29:04,477 Not got many takers this year? 537 00:29:04,513 --> 00:29:09,11 Father Christmas is lacking his usual charm. 538 00:29:14,951 --> 00:29:18,333 How many more of these beggars do I have to see? 539 00:29:22,796 --> 00:29:24,129 Well, come in then! 540 00:29:25,28 --> 00:29:27,223 Ugh! 541 00:29:28,879 --> 00:29:31,507 This one seems happy with you. 542 00:29:31,542 --> 00:29:33,90 He's put on some weight already, 543 00:29:33,126 --> 00:29:35,33 Eva's done a fine job taking care of him. 544 00:29:35,70 --> 00:29:37,733 He's called Toto now. 545 00:29:37,769 --> 00:29:39,101 How's Debbie doing? 546 00:29:39,136 --> 00:29:40,73 Oh, much better, 547 00:29:40,108 --> 00:29:41,404 she's been asleep mostly, 548 00:29:41,440 --> 00:29:42,520 waking only to eat 549 00:29:42,555 --> 00:29:43,671 but I can see 550 00:29:43,708 --> 00:29:45,867 she's getting her strength back. 551 00:29:45,903 --> 00:29:48,423 Does that mean Toto will have to go back 552 00:29:48,458 --> 00:29:49,538 to his Ma soon? 553 00:29:49,574 --> 00:29:52,993 I think Toto's rather enjoying 554 00:29:52,957 --> 00:29:52,993 his adventure away with you, 555 00:29:54,973 --> 00:29:57,168 wouldn't you agree, Mr Herriot? 556 00:29:57,204 --> 00:29:59,183 Certainly seems to be. 557 00:29:59,220 --> 00:30:00,767 I know you're only saying that 558 00:30:00,804 --> 00:30:02,747 because you think that looking after the kitten 559 00:30:02,783 --> 00:30:04,655 would make me happy. 560 00:30:04,691 --> 00:30:06,670 You're a sharp one, aren't you? 561 00:30:06,707 --> 00:30:08,361 My Mum says I should be careful 562 00:30:08,398 --> 00:30:10,701 else I cut myself one of these days. 563 00:30:13,185 --> 00:30:17,71 I rather think Toto will be happiest with you. 564 00:30:17,108 --> 00:30:18,655 I'm sure his mother will go back 565 00:30:18,691 --> 00:30:20,311 to her roaming ways anyway, 566 00:30:20,347 --> 00:30:22,938 once she's got her strength back. 567 00:30:22,974 --> 00:30:24,917 Eva, 568 00:30:24,954 --> 00:30:27,329 there's someone here I think you'd want to meet. 569 00:30:27,365 --> 00:30:29,129 I'll hold him for you. 570 00:30:39,710 --> 00:30:42,230 Are you ready to meet Father Christmas Eva? 571 00:30:43,849 --> 00:30:46,296 He looks funny. 572 00:30:46,333 --> 00:30:48,276 Right. You coming in or not? 573 00:30:48,312 --> 00:30:51,336 Dad! Be nice! 574 00:30:54,935 --> 00:30:56,374 You think she'll be alright? 575 00:30:56,410 --> 00:30:58,30 It might put her off Christmas for good. 576 00:31:00,765 --> 00:31:02,457 So you been good then, lass? 577 00:31:02,493 --> 00:31:05,840 Are you the real Father Christmas? 578 00:31:05,876 --> 00:31:07,964 Your beard doesn't look real 579 00:31:07,999 --> 00:31:09,655 and I don't think it's very nice 580 00:31:09,691 --> 00:31:11,346 to pretend to be someone you're not. 581 00:31:11,383 --> 00:31:12,967 Ah, well he's a pal of mine 582 00:31:13,02 --> 00:31:15,89 and he says it's alright. 583 00:31:15,126 --> 00:31:19,157 You know, if you lie you get a lump of coal. 584 00:31:20,885 --> 00:31:22,324 Here. 585 00:31:24,160 --> 00:31:25,743 -Do you not have any sweets? -No. 586 00:31:25,779 --> 00:31:28,119 I've got an orange. 587 00:31:30,854 --> 00:31:33,338 Christmas is strange. 588 00:31:47,698 --> 00:31:50,361 Don't worry, I'll get it. 589 00:31:57,739 --> 00:32:01,519 -You made it. -I said I would. 590 00:32:02,23 --> 00:32:03,966 You did. 591 00:32:04,02 --> 00:32:06,593 I mean, come in, come inside. 592 00:32:06,629 --> 00:32:08,429 Let me get your coat. 593 00:32:10,733 --> 00:32:11,884 I'm just, uh, 594 00:32:11,920 --> 00:32:13,108 stopping on my way through. 595 00:32:13,144 --> 00:32:15,555 I can't stay. 596 00:32:15,592 --> 00:32:19,155 Go on in, I'll fix you a drink. 597 00:32:25,813 --> 00:32:27,829 Shush you. 598 00:32:28,980 --> 00:32:31,104 I'd better get back to the pub. 599 00:32:31,139 --> 00:32:32,904 It'll be anarchy without me there. 600 00:32:32,939 --> 00:32:34,955 Merry Christmas. 601 00:32:34,991 --> 00:32:36,898 Thanks for coming, Maggie. 602 00:32:38,482 --> 00:32:40,498 And thanks for being a good friend. 603 00:32:41,973 --> 00:32:43,845 You too. 604 00:32:45,248 --> 00:32:47,264 Oh. 605 00:32:47,299 --> 00:32:49,99 You're really not going to pounce on me? 606 00:32:50,71 --> 00:32:51,330 No. 607 00:32:51,367 --> 00:32:53,239 I wouldn't do that to you. 608 00:32:53,274 --> 00:32:55,326 -Or Arthur. -Aye. 609 00:32:55,362 --> 00:32:57,54 Neither would I. 610 00:33:19,404 --> 00:33:20,844 Tristan! 611 00:33:25,379 --> 00:33:26,711 Jenny, 612 00:33:26,746 --> 00:33:29,446 would you mind taking this to Gerald for me? 613 00:33:31,389 --> 00:33:35,312 And don't let him leave. 614 00:33:36,176 --> 00:33:37,760 What'll you have me do? 615 00:33:37,796 --> 00:33:39,667 Hobble him? 616 00:33:39,704 --> 00:33:41,611 If that's what it takes! 617 00:33:45,570 --> 00:33:47,477 -Here you go. -Thank you. 618 00:33:47,514 --> 00:33:49,133 Tristan?! 619 00:33:51,761 --> 00:33:56,295 -So, Hull, eh? -Yeah. 620 00:33:56,332 --> 00:33:58,455 Yeah, Hull. 621 00:33:58,491 --> 00:34:00,74 You'll call the racecourse, first thing, 622 00:34:00,111 --> 00:34:01,262 you'll admit your mistake. 623 00:34:01,298 --> 00:34:02,558 And that will be the end of it. 624 00:34:02,594 --> 00:34:05,437 -No. -No? 625 00:34:05,473 --> 00:34:08,280 Negative. Never. 626 00:34:08,317 --> 00:34:10,08 -Ne. -Ne? 627 00:34:10,44 --> 00:34:12,383 -Ne? -Yeah, it's Latin for no. 628 00:34:12,420 --> 00:34:14,507 No, it isn't. There's no Latin word for no, 629 00:34:14,543 --> 00:34:15,983 it needs to be combined with another word 630 00:34:16,18 --> 00:34:17,170 Because that's 631 00:34:17,207 --> 00:34:18,574 what's important right now? 632 00:34:18,610 --> 00:34:21,849 The animal always comes first, 633 00:34:21,885 --> 00:34:23,505 that's what you've drummed into me 634 00:34:23,541 --> 00:34:25,340 for the last, God knows how many years. 635 00:34:25,376 --> 00:34:26,924 Not in this case it doesn't! 636 00:34:26,960 --> 00:34:28,976 Why, I wonder? 637 00:34:34,734 --> 00:34:36,821 You think I'm stupid, don't you? 638 00:34:36,786 --> 00:34:36,821 Well, we're certainly short of evidence 639 00:34:38,261 --> 00:34:39,198 to the contrary. 640 00:34:39,233 --> 00:34:40,996 Mr Farnon, that sort of talk 641 00:34:41,33 --> 00:34:42,184 really don't help. 642 00:34:42,220 --> 00:34:43,624 You spoke to the Major, 643 00:34:43,660 --> 00:34:45,820 but it wasn't to help my enlistment. 644 00:34:45,855 --> 00:34:48,195 It was to hold me back. 645 00:34:48,231 --> 00:34:49,851 -Jenny? -You didn't think 646 00:34:49,886 --> 00:34:51,02 I was up to it. 647 00:34:50,967 --> 00:34:51,02 It's not that at all. 648 00:34:52,118 --> 00:34:53,558 It really isn't love. 649 00:34:53,593 --> 00:34:55,285 You've never believed in me. 650 00:34:55,321 --> 00:34:56,437 Not this again, how many times 651 00:34:56,473 --> 00:34:57,517 do we have to go through this? 652 00:34:57,552 --> 00:34:59,676 Triss, just listen to him. 653 00:34:59,712 --> 00:35:01,764 -Let him explain. -No! 654 00:35:01,799 --> 00:35:03,204 No, I've heard it all before. 655 00:35:03,239 --> 00:35:04,931 None of it's his fault, I don't know 656 00:35:04,967 --> 00:35:06,514 what's good for me. Only he does. 657 00:35:06,551 --> 00:35:07,954 Everything I've done 658 00:35:07,990 --> 00:35:09,249 was in your best interests. 659 00:35:09,286 --> 00:35:11,986 Well, what about what I wanted? 660 00:35:13,461 --> 00:35:15,729 There was no room for that. 661 00:35:15,764 --> 00:35:17,348 And you never stopped reminding me 662 00:35:17,384 --> 00:35:18,680 how much better you were. 663 00:35:18,715 --> 00:35:20,443 A better student, a better vet, 664 00:35:20,479 --> 00:35:21,739 a better son, a better man. 665 00:35:21,774 --> 00:35:23,755 You were a perfectly good son. 666 00:35:23,790 --> 00:35:25,698 Mother and Father doted on you. 667 00:35:25,734 --> 00:35:27,354 And you resented me for it. 668 00:35:27,389 --> 00:35:28,865 Oh, poppycock. 669 00:35:28,901 --> 00:35:30,196 You'd grown up, and left. 670 00:35:30,233 --> 00:35:31,529 I was their new son 671 00:35:31,564 --> 00:35:33,328 and you always resented me for it. 672 00:35:33,364 --> 00:35:36,639 I resented you because you were their favourite. 673 00:35:39,555 --> 00:35:43,118 They loved you more than they ever could me, 674 00:35:43,154 --> 00:35:45,781 Father especially. 675 00:35:46,717 --> 00:35:50,245 You were this miracle child. 676 00:35:50,280 --> 00:35:51,899 God's gift that they both thought 677 00:35:51,936 --> 00:35:53,267 they were far too old to receive. 678 00:35:53,304 --> 00:35:55,319 Of course, I resented you for it. 679 00:35:59,890 --> 00:36:02,409 But then they died. 680 00:36:02,445 --> 00:36:05,577 And you were stuck with me 681 00:36:05,612 --> 00:36:07,448 and I knew I'd never be able to replace 682 00:36:07,484 --> 00:36:09,392 the love they gave you. 683 00:36:09,427 --> 00:36:11,695 Especially from Father. 684 00:36:13,386 --> 00:36:15,151 He was your father too. 685 00:36:17,454 --> 00:36:22,61 I never wanted to hold you back, Tristan. 686 00:36:22,96 --> 00:36:24,724 I wanted you to be better than I am, 687 00:36:24,760 --> 00:36:26,559 just as he did. 688 00:36:26,595 --> 00:36:29,439 You're my little brother, 689 00:36:29,474 --> 00:36:31,346 if anything happened to you, 690 00:36:31,383 --> 00:36:34,514 it would be the end for me. 691 00:36:34,549 --> 00:36:37,105 I'd die if I let anything happen to you. 692 00:36:37,141 --> 00:36:40,56 I bloody love you, you damned fool. 693 00:36:55,352 --> 00:36:57,584 One of you going to say something? 694 00:37:05,34 --> 00:37:08,670 This came for you this morning. 695 00:37:08,705 --> 00:37:10,397 You're still in a reserved occupation. 696 00:37:10,433 --> 00:37:12,161 You don't have to go. 697 00:37:14,752 --> 00:37:16,336 Yes I do. 698 00:37:18,459 --> 00:37:20,511 If I don't, then... 699 00:37:23,282 --> 00:37:26,557 I've always looked up to you. 700 00:37:26,593 --> 00:37:29,221 I've always wanted to be just like you. 701 00:37:29,257 --> 00:37:30,517 It's far less fun than I make it look. 702 00:37:30,552 --> 00:37:32,460 I assure you. 703 00:37:32,496 --> 00:37:35,771 I can't be who I'm supposed to be, 704 00:37:35,807 --> 00:37:37,967 if you're always there reminding me 705 00:37:38,02 --> 00:37:39,442 of who I'm not. 706 00:37:49,412 --> 00:37:51,427 I have to go. 707 00:37:53,11 --> 00:37:55,926 I need to go. 708 00:38:01,577 --> 00:38:04,276 I know. 709 00:38:08,20 --> 00:38:10,71 I know you do. 710 00:38:14,390 --> 00:38:16,801 You alright? 711 00:38:18,385 --> 00:38:21,228 Not particularly. 712 00:38:31,414 --> 00:38:33,177 I've been practising the whole day 713 00:38:33,214 --> 00:38:35,517 -to get it right. -Oh. 714 00:39:07,370 --> 00:39:08,557 Come on then, boy. 715 00:39:12,552 --> 00:39:14,964 I only wanted to protect him, 716 00:39:14,999 --> 00:39:17,195 to do what's best for him, 717 00:39:17,231 --> 00:39:18,851 that's all I've ever wanted. 718 00:39:21,118 --> 00:39:23,601 And deep down he knows that. 719 00:39:41,957 --> 00:39:44,296 I should've listened to you, Mrs Hall, 720 00:39:45,484 --> 00:39:48,543 you always seem to know what's best for me. 721 00:39:50,595 --> 00:39:52,178 I'm sorry, Mr Farnon. 722 00:39:52,214 --> 00:39:56,893 I'm sorry, but, I've got to go. 723 00:40:16,724 --> 00:40:18,308 Gerald?! 724 00:40:21,187 --> 00:40:22,987 Are you alright, Mrs H? 725 00:40:23,779 --> 00:40:26,118 Mm! 726 00:40:26,622 --> 00:40:28,962 Oh, no. 727 00:40:28,998 --> 00:40:32,309 No no, no, no, no, no! 728 00:40:48,73 --> 00:40:51,96 He's gone. 729 00:40:57,35 --> 00:40:58,727 Gerald? 730 00:41:16,867 --> 00:41:18,918 You came back. 731 00:41:20,177 --> 00:41:22,912 I picked up the wrong coat. 732 00:41:23,705 --> 00:41:26,08 Oh. 733 00:41:27,412 --> 00:41:29,355 But I'm glad I did. 734 00:42:01,459 --> 00:42:04,627 It's Christmas! It's Christmas! 735 00:42:06,750 --> 00:42:08,46 Merry Christmas. 736 00:42:08,82 --> 00:42:10,26 Everyone wake up! 737 00:42:26,437 --> 00:42:29,65 He's been! 738 00:42:30,721 --> 00:42:33,24 Now, Eva, it's tradition in this house 739 00:42:33,61 --> 00:42:35,759 -to wait until after-- -Let's forget about tradition this year, shall we? 740 00:42:35,796 --> 00:42:38,207 Oh, what have you got, then? 741 00:42:42,418 --> 00:42:43,893 There's no coal at least. 742 00:42:43,930 --> 00:42:45,765 That's because you've been so good. 743 00:42:49,148 --> 00:42:51,343 Do you not like what Father Christmas has brought you? 744 00:42:52,964 --> 00:42:55,878 No, I do. 745 00:42:56,706 --> 00:42:58,290 Mrs Hall? 746 00:43:03,149 --> 00:43:06,496 A little something from all of us. 747 00:43:06,532 --> 00:43:08,908 Thank you. 748 00:43:19,489 --> 00:43:22,548 They're not exactly like Dorothy's magic shoes, 749 00:43:22,584 --> 00:43:25,464 but I've done my best. 750 00:43:25,499 --> 00:43:27,551 Try them on, then. 751 00:43:33,237 --> 00:43:34,749 Come 'ere. 752 00:43:36,261 --> 00:43:38,205 Don't they look marvellous. 753 00:43:38,240 --> 00:43:39,824 First class job, Mrs Hall. 754 00:43:39,861 --> 00:43:42,55 There's no place like home. 755 00:43:47,958 --> 00:43:49,830 They don't work. 756 00:43:55,805 --> 00:43:58,71 Why're you all looking at me? 757 00:44:00,771 --> 00:44:02,462 I'll go. 758 00:44:13,692 --> 00:44:16,499 Not hungry this morning? 759 00:44:16,536 --> 00:44:20,639 He should go back to be with his mother. 760 00:44:20,674 --> 00:44:23,86 She doesn't say it but I think 761 00:44:23,122 --> 00:44:25,174 Mrs Pumphrey would like that, too. 762 00:44:25,209 --> 00:44:27,621 Families should be together. 763 00:44:30,320 --> 00:44:36,06 You know, it's alright to be upset. 764 00:44:36,43 --> 00:44:39,498 You're allowed to miss home. 765 00:44:39,534 --> 00:44:41,333 You're allowed to cry. 766 00:44:41,370 --> 00:44:44,249 You're all so nice. 767 00:44:44,284 --> 00:44:46,228 But we're not them. 768 00:44:47,848 --> 00:44:50,224 Are you sad your brother's going? 769 00:44:51,519 --> 00:44:54,39 I'm very sad indeed. 770 00:44:54,74 --> 00:44:56,414 You're allowed to cry too. 771 00:44:56,450 --> 00:44:59,221 Even though you're a grown up. 772 00:45:02,172 --> 00:45:04,404 Thank you for reminding me. 773 00:45:13,78 --> 00:45:16,317 Firstly, thank you Mrs Hall, 774 00:45:16,353 --> 00:45:21,500 for managing to make so much with so little... 775 00:45:21,536 --> 00:45:23,371 Um... 776 00:45:23,408 --> 00:45:25,819 I'm not well practised at being serious. 777 00:45:25,855 --> 00:45:29,634 But maybe I should try for a change. 778 00:45:29,670 --> 00:45:32,261 Christmas is a time for family, 779 00:45:32,297 --> 00:45:34,853 those that are here, 780 00:45:34,889 --> 00:45:37,120 and especially those who are not. 781 00:45:37,156 --> 00:45:40,827 All of us are missing someone, 782 00:45:40,864 --> 00:45:43,778 most, we'll see another time. 783 00:45:43,815 --> 00:45:45,218 Others we won't. 784 00:45:47,521 --> 00:45:50,41 I want to remember them, 785 00:45:50,77 --> 00:45:51,445 and give thanks to those 786 00:45:51,481 --> 00:45:53,605 who filled the hole they left behind. 787 00:45:56,231 --> 00:45:59,362 Especially my brother, 788 00:45:59,399 --> 00:46:02,783 who made a promise to our dying father 789 00:46:02,818 --> 00:46:06,202 that he would take care of me, 790 00:46:06,237 --> 00:46:08,612 make sure I was properly educated 791 00:46:08,649 --> 00:46:11,133 and that I would make something of myself. 792 00:46:12,608 --> 00:46:15,308 So he was in for a hiding from the outset. 793 00:46:16,99 --> 00:46:17,287 It wasn't that bad. 794 00:46:17,322 --> 00:46:19,122 No, it definitely was. 795 00:46:21,390 --> 00:46:24,701 But he never gave up on me, 796 00:46:24,737 --> 00:46:26,933 no matter how much I wished he would. 797 00:46:26,968 --> 00:46:29,92 And I certainly gave him enough reason to. 798 00:46:30,964 --> 00:46:32,727 Lesser men would've thrown in the towel 799 00:46:32,762 --> 00:46:35,139 but he didn't. 800 00:46:36,686 --> 00:46:38,918 And I want to thank him for it. 801 00:46:41,545 --> 00:46:44,533 I love you, Siegfried. 802 00:46:50,255 --> 00:46:51,478 So, 803 00:46:51,515 --> 00:46:54,681 I guess the only thing left to say 804 00:46:54,646 --> 00:46:54,681 is Merry Bloody Christmas. 805 00:46:57,417 --> 00:46:59,900 Merry Bloody Christmas. 806 00:47:15,484 --> 00:47:17,500 You make sure you keep looking after that little kitten 807 00:47:17,536 --> 00:47:19,731 before he goes home, won't you, Eva? 808 00:47:19,768 --> 00:47:21,639 You look after yourself, too. 809 00:47:25,166 --> 00:47:26,966 Here. 810 00:47:29,449 --> 00:47:32,545 That car is my pride and joy. 811 00:47:32,581 --> 00:47:34,380 She's in safe hands. 812 00:47:34,416 --> 00:47:37,187 Goodbye Triss. 813 00:47:43,846 --> 00:47:45,681 See you, pal. 814 00:47:45,718 --> 00:47:47,49 You take care of yourself. 815 00:47:47,85 --> 00:47:49,928 You too. 816 00:47:49,965 --> 00:47:52,340 I'll make sure I write and tell you all about it. 817 00:47:55,471 --> 00:47:57,234 Make sure you do write to let us know 818 00:47:57,271 --> 00:47:59,143 -how you're getting on. -I will. 819 00:48:00,762 --> 00:48:02,634 Take care of my brother for me, won't you? 820 00:48:02,669 --> 00:48:04,901 As much as he'll allow. 821 00:48:11,919 --> 00:48:13,251 Time to go. 822 00:49:19,871 --> 00:49:21,203 I can probably manage from here. 823 00:49:21,239 --> 00:49:22,894 No, I'll see you on. 824 00:49:22,930 --> 00:49:24,909 -You've done enough. -Right. Alright. 825 00:49:24,946 --> 00:49:28,473 Right, well, erm... 826 00:49:28,509 --> 00:49:31,640 just don't do anything stupid, promise me? 827 00:49:31,677 --> 00:49:33,331 I promise I won't disgrace the family name. 828 00:49:33,368 --> 00:49:37,506 No, Tristan, just bloody well listen to me for once. 829 00:49:37,543 --> 00:49:40,926 Don't do anything stupid, 830 00:49:41,753 --> 00:49:43,121 D'you hear? 831 00:49:44,309 --> 00:49:45,497 Promise me? 832 00:49:46,937 --> 00:49:48,808 And break the habit of a lifetime? 833 00:49:52,696 --> 00:49:56,330 I suppose this is it. 834 00:49:59,174 --> 00:50:01,189 Oh, we're huggers now? 835 00:50:01,225 --> 00:50:03,961 Yes, we bloody well are. 836 00:50:05,112 --> 00:50:07,559 I'm so damn proud of you. 837 00:50:14,830 --> 00:50:16,18 I've got to go. 838 00:50:16,53 --> 00:50:18,249 Go. Go on. Go. 839 00:50:19,653 --> 00:50:21,380 You've got your ticket? Don't need one. 840 00:50:21,416 --> 00:50:22,748 What'd you mean, you don't need one? 841 00:50:22,784 --> 00:50:23,864 Oh, and I'm sorry about the tab. 842 00:50:23,900 --> 00:50:24,799 Tab, what tab? 843 00:50:24,836 --> 00:50:26,131 I might've racked up 844 00:50:26,168 --> 00:50:27,427 a not entirely insignificant bill 845 00:50:27,463 --> 00:50:28,903 -at The Drovers. -What? 846 00:50:28,939 --> 00:50:30,414 Is that why you're going? 847 00:50:30,450 --> 00:50:32,322 A bar bill?! 848 00:50:34,518 --> 00:50:35,956 Tristan? 849 00:50:36,928 --> 00:50:38,260 Tristan!