1 00:00:58,000 --> 00:00:59,920 HE SIGHS 2 00:01:12,120 --> 00:01:14,400 Go, dogs, go! 3 00:01:17,320 --> 00:01:19,560 He's coming, he's coming! 4 00:01:19,600 --> 00:01:21,200 DOG BARKS 5 00:01:21,240 --> 00:01:23,280 There you go. Have you got it? 6 00:01:25,560 --> 00:01:30,320 Morning! Here you go, Uncle Tris. Jimmy's made you a lovely egg. 7 00:01:30,360 --> 00:01:33,640 Ooh, what a delicious-looking soft-boiled egg. 8 00:01:33,680 --> 00:01:35,000 I can't wait to taste it. 9 00:01:36,120 --> 00:01:37,480 Ah... 10 00:01:37,520 --> 00:01:40,120 You tricked me, you little rascal! 11 00:01:40,160 --> 00:01:42,080 Are you on kitchen duty? 12 00:01:42,120 --> 00:01:45,800 You'll be giving your ma tips when she gets back from London. 13 00:01:45,801 --> 00:01:47,639 He's been a wonderful helper. I bet he has! 14 00:01:47,640 --> 00:01:49,559 Thanks again for looking after him this week. 15 00:01:49,560 --> 00:01:51,639 I'm not sure his grandad would have managed so well. 16 00:01:51,640 --> 00:01:55,160 It's lovely having you both here. I only wish it were permanent. 17 00:01:55,200 --> 00:01:59,560 Unfortunately, Helen may still have one or two reservations about that. 18 00:01:59,561 --> 00:02:01,159 But with Jenny gone, and Mrs H here... 19 00:02:01,160 --> 00:02:03,639 She knows I'll always look after Jimmy and Rosie, don't she? 20 00:02:03,640 --> 00:02:05,239 Aye, she does. I think she just worries 21 00:02:05,240 --> 00:02:07,599 that someone else always has to be the centre of attention. 22 00:02:07,600 --> 00:02:12,000 Jimmy! Got a challenging one. Who on earth could she mean? 23 00:02:12,040 --> 00:02:13,400 Er, what's this? 24 00:02:13,440 --> 00:02:16,440 Oh, I've been teaching him to identify spoor. Spoor? 25 00:02:16,480 --> 00:02:18,880 You mean... JIMMY: Animal poo! 26 00:02:18,920 --> 00:02:20,160 MEN CHUCKLE 27 00:02:20,161 --> 00:02:22,399 Don't worry, I won't bring it anywhere near the table. 28 00:02:22,400 --> 00:02:25,400 Come along, Jimmy. Have you seen my glasses? 29 00:02:25,440 --> 00:02:27,360 I hate it when he's in a good mood. 30 00:02:27,400 --> 00:02:29,680 It's like being licked by a shorthorn! 31 00:02:32,560 --> 00:02:33,840 It's rather sweet. 32 00:02:33,880 --> 00:02:36,240 I'd say a diet of pine cones. What do you think? 33 00:02:36,280 --> 00:02:37,920 Siegfried, d'you have a minute? 34 00:02:37,960 --> 00:02:41,280 Run along, Jimmy, see if you can identify it from the chart. 35 00:02:41,320 --> 00:02:45,200 I must say, I'm rather enjoying having him back. And you, of course. 36 00:02:45,240 --> 00:02:48,560 When Helen comes home from London, it'll be just like old times. 37 00:02:48,561 --> 00:02:51,239 Being back here full time's given me a chance to go over the books. 38 00:02:51,240 --> 00:02:53,439 Damn glasses... We're in a worse mess than I thought. 39 00:02:53,440 --> 00:02:54,760 Is this going to be dreary? 40 00:02:54,761 --> 00:02:56,879 I don't think you realise how bad it actually is. 41 00:02:56,880 --> 00:02:58,759 How much business we've lost recently. 42 00:02:58,760 --> 00:03:00,440 If you lived here permanently, 43 00:03:00,441 --> 00:03:02,279 instead of running back and forth to Heston, 44 00:03:02,280 --> 00:03:04,359 we might have a chance of turning this thing around. 45 00:03:04,360 --> 00:03:06,639 I don't think that is the problem. We're way into the red. 46 00:03:06,640 --> 00:03:09,239 I don't know how we'll pay Mrs H this week, never mind anyone else. 47 00:03:09,240 --> 00:03:11,919 We have a new Prime Minister, in case you hadn't noticed. 48 00:03:11,920 --> 00:03:14,320 Mr Attlee is providing food for all, 49 00:03:14,360 --> 00:03:16,680 health care for all, and houses for all. 50 00:03:16,720 --> 00:03:20,480 Look, I found this. It's from the dog track at Hensfield. 51 00:03:20,481 --> 00:03:23,319 They need an attending vet urgently. Have you done anything about it? 52 00:03:23,320 --> 00:03:24,760 I should think not. 53 00:03:24,800 --> 00:03:27,400 It's cash in hand! Exactly what we need right now. 54 00:03:27,440 --> 00:03:30,440 I walked away from a similar job in Ripon, if you remember. 55 00:03:30,441 --> 00:03:32,999 I didn't like the way the horses came second to the money. 56 00:03:33,000 --> 00:03:35,800 I suspect whippets will be even less of a priority. 57 00:03:35,801 --> 00:03:38,639 I've trained at greyhound tracks, I've seen the dogs well cared for. 58 00:03:38,640 --> 00:03:40,719 The National Greyhound Racing Club is one thing, 59 00:03:40,720 --> 00:03:43,479 and an unlicensed flapping track is quite another. A-ha! 60 00:03:43,480 --> 00:03:45,279 More the reason to have a decent vet there. 61 00:03:45,280 --> 00:03:47,840 Besides which, we don't have the luxury of choice. 62 00:03:47,880 --> 00:03:49,880 I'm sorry. I want nothing to do with it. 63 00:03:49,920 --> 00:03:51,880 JIMMY: Is it badger? 64 00:03:51,920 --> 00:03:57,120 No. Badger is altogether muskier and less well-formed. 65 00:03:57,160 --> 00:03:59,040 SIEGFRIED CHUCKLES 66 00:03:59,080 --> 00:04:01,200 Let me have a look at your chart, Jimmy. 67 00:04:02,760 --> 00:04:05,560 I thought you were going to draw a rabbit? 68 00:04:05,600 --> 00:04:09,600 Oh, that is a rabbit. Uncle Siegfried! 69 00:04:12,640 --> 00:04:15,400 Come on. Veterinary! 70 00:04:26,880 --> 00:04:29,080 Thank you, young fella! 71 00:04:38,640 --> 00:04:40,640 Want your car minding, mister? 72 00:04:41,800 --> 00:04:43,360 Aye, all right. 73 00:04:48,280 --> 00:04:51,400 BEEPS HORN 74 00:05:01,480 --> 00:05:03,770 I says to him, if you think t'dog's got it bad, 75 00:05:03,800 --> 00:05:05,800 tha wants to take a look at my gout. 76 00:05:05,840 --> 00:05:08,080 Eh? Mr Coker? 77 00:05:08,120 --> 00:05:09,640 Never heard of him. 78 00:05:09,680 --> 00:05:11,440 James Herriot. I'm here about the... 79 00:05:11,480 --> 00:05:14,720 Ah, veterinary! Thank God for that. 80 00:05:14,760 --> 00:05:16,640 Right, see you later, Stan. 81 00:05:16,680 --> 00:05:19,160 Ah, I'm ever so grateful, Mr Herriot, I really am. 82 00:05:19,161 --> 00:05:21,199 You've got me out of a tight spot here, you have. 83 00:05:21,200 --> 00:05:23,319 I'm sorry I wasn't in touch earlier. Your letter... 84 00:05:23,320 --> 00:05:26,239 It's not that you can't find a vet. I mean, vets are two a penny. 85 00:05:26,240 --> 00:05:28,640 I mean, good vets, though, that's different. 86 00:05:28,680 --> 00:05:30,200 I suppose good vets are busy. 87 00:05:30,240 --> 00:05:32,520 Aye. Daytime meetings don't help. 88 00:05:32,521 --> 00:05:34,999 How you're supposed to run a track when half your customers 89 00:05:35,000 --> 00:05:37,880 were at war and the other half were at work, I don't know. 90 00:05:37,881 --> 00:05:39,519 I heard a lot of tracks have closed down. 91 00:05:39,520 --> 00:05:42,519 It's not easy, Mr Herriot, let me tell you. It's not easy at all. 92 00:05:42,520 --> 00:05:45,360 But I don't do it for t'money. I do it for t'lads. 93 00:05:45,400 --> 00:05:48,320 It's the only bit of pleasure they get, some of 'em. 94 00:05:48,360 --> 00:05:50,360 And none of that happens without you. 95 00:05:50,400 --> 00:05:53,360 Most important man on t'track, the veterinary. 96 00:05:53,400 --> 00:05:54,840 That's nice to hear. 97 00:05:54,841 --> 00:05:56,799 You've got your certification, have you? 98 00:05:56,800 --> 00:05:59,279 Yes, and my references from... Ah, we'll do that later. 99 00:05:59,280 --> 00:06:02,050 Don't you worry about that. We've got to get you started. 100 00:06:02,080 --> 00:06:04,680 Sorry? Do you mean to say I've got the job? 101 00:06:04,720 --> 00:06:05,860 I thought this was just... 102 00:06:05,861 --> 00:06:07,959 No, listen, you're the right sort, Mr Herriot. 103 00:06:07,960 --> 00:06:10,560 I can tell by looking at you. I don't have my vet bag. 104 00:06:10,600 --> 00:06:13,960 You're all I've got. Can't race without you. 105 00:06:15,400 --> 00:06:17,040 Well, thank you, Mr Coker. 106 00:06:21,240 --> 00:06:23,200 Morning, Bert! Morning! 107 00:06:31,680 --> 00:06:33,680 Ah, Mrs Ainsley? 108 00:06:33,720 --> 00:06:38,080 Thank goodness you're here, Mr Farnon. We are beside ourselves. 109 00:06:38,120 --> 00:06:40,960 RECORDER PLAYS 110 00:06:43,240 --> 00:06:46,360 Hello, kids. BOTH: Hello, Mr Farnon. 111 00:06:46,400 --> 00:06:48,720 Hey, I'm so sorry we couldn't bring him to you. 112 00:06:48,760 --> 00:06:51,240 Just some days, he won't let you near. 113 00:06:51,280 --> 00:06:54,160 PARROT WHISTLES He likes music. 114 00:06:54,200 --> 00:06:55,560 Well, we think. 115 00:06:57,360 --> 00:06:59,560 Hello, George. 116 00:06:59,600 --> 00:07:02,040 Me and our Lucy, we made the toys. 117 00:07:02,080 --> 00:07:04,560 We wanted to make it feel like a forest. 118 00:07:04,561 --> 00:07:06,639 And Bobby here, you drew the pictures, didn't you? 119 00:07:06,640 --> 00:07:10,280 Oh, let's have a look. Wow! Well, he's a very lucky parrot. 120 00:07:11,600 --> 00:07:14,400 Let's have a look. Watch yourself with him. 121 00:07:14,440 --> 00:07:17,600 Oh, don't worry, I've got a special rapport with birds. 122 00:07:17,640 --> 00:07:20,600 Here we go. Ah! SQUAWKING 123 00:07:20,640 --> 00:07:22,400 He didn't mean it! 124 00:07:22,440 --> 00:07:24,200 See, this is what he's like. 125 00:07:24,240 --> 00:07:27,920 We haven't had him very long, but we love him to bits, don't we? 126 00:07:27,960 --> 00:07:30,680 Problem is, he doesn't seem to like us very much. 127 00:07:30,720 --> 00:07:32,600 GEORGE: Silly arse. KIDS LAUGH 128 00:07:32,640 --> 00:07:35,080 Did he just say...? Yes. 129 00:07:35,120 --> 00:07:37,520 And I tell you what, he says it like he means it. 130 00:07:37,560 --> 00:07:39,520 Silly arse. Silly arse. 131 00:07:40,920 --> 00:07:44,080 We do everything we can to make him happy. I... 132 00:07:44,120 --> 00:07:46,800 I don't know if it's him or if it's us. 133 00:07:46,840 --> 00:07:49,320 He's lost a few feathers there. 134 00:07:49,360 --> 00:07:52,160 Ah, yes. He's started picking. 135 00:07:52,200 --> 00:07:53,920 It's like he's that angry, 136 00:07:53,960 --> 00:07:56,880 he'll take it out on anything, even himself. 137 00:07:56,920 --> 00:07:59,400 How's his appetite? He's not really eating. 138 00:07:59,440 --> 00:08:02,160 Droppings? He's got the trots. 139 00:08:02,200 --> 00:08:03,560 Bobby! Right. 140 00:08:03,561 --> 00:08:05,719 Well, parrots are difficult to diagnose, 141 00:08:05,720 --> 00:08:09,000 but it's possible it could be psittacosis. 142 00:08:09,040 --> 00:08:11,240 Sitterco...? 143 00:08:11,241 --> 00:08:13,519 It's an infectious disease, very common in parrots. 144 00:08:13,520 --> 00:08:16,279 It can lie dormant for a very long time, with no symptoms, 145 00:08:16,280 --> 00:08:18,840 until it begins to cause the bird distress, 146 00:08:18,880 --> 00:08:21,200 which could account for these behaviours. 147 00:08:21,240 --> 00:08:23,600 Oh, George. 148 00:08:25,000 --> 00:08:28,800 Unfortunately, it can be transferred to humans. 149 00:08:28,840 --> 00:08:31,480 That being the case... 150 00:08:31,481 --> 00:08:34,039 I will have to take him with me for further observation, 151 00:08:34,040 --> 00:08:35,280 just until I'm sure. 152 00:08:35,320 --> 00:08:37,680 You can't take George. This is where he lives. 153 00:08:37,720 --> 00:08:39,880 Look, it won't be for long. 154 00:08:39,920 --> 00:08:43,720 The vet just needs to check him over, and then... 155 00:08:43,760 --> 00:08:47,480 well, he'll give him some medicine, won't you, Mr Farnon? 156 00:08:47,520 --> 00:08:50,600 Well, we'll cross that bridge when we come to it. 157 00:08:50,640 --> 00:08:53,240 Can we help you carry him? Oh, no, don't worry. 158 00:08:53,280 --> 00:08:56,520 He's in safe hands with me. GEORGE: Arse! 159 00:08:59,160 --> 00:09:02,160 Good lad. Thank you. Which dog's next for inspection? 160 00:09:02,200 --> 00:09:06,680 Blackpool Rock. He's sweet. But he's hard as nails. 161 00:09:06,720 --> 00:09:08,560 There we are, lad. 162 00:09:12,800 --> 00:09:16,440 All right, lad. There we go. 163 00:09:16,480 --> 00:09:18,760 DOG WHIMPERS 164 00:09:23,160 --> 00:09:25,680 Has this dog been fed within the last hour or two? 165 00:09:25,720 --> 00:09:28,320 Nothing since breakfast. 166 00:09:28,360 --> 00:09:30,280 I can feel a full stomach. 167 00:09:30,320 --> 00:09:32,800 Can't have. He's had nowt. 168 00:09:32,840 --> 00:09:34,840 If you want me to check, I can vomit him. 169 00:09:34,880 --> 00:09:36,480 I've got washing soda in the car. 170 00:09:36,481 --> 00:09:38,279 I don't want you messing with my dog. 171 00:09:38,280 --> 00:09:40,880 Then I'm sorry, I'll have to take him out of the race. 172 00:09:40,920 --> 00:09:43,120 Listen, Mr... Herriot. 173 00:09:43,160 --> 00:09:47,280 I'm Willie Stockwell, Mr Herriot. Ask anyone about me. 174 00:09:47,320 --> 00:09:49,360 I've trained dogs all my life. 175 00:09:49,400 --> 00:09:52,640 They are my life. And I train winners. 176 00:09:52,680 --> 00:09:55,840 When they come in, it might not mean much to anyone else, 177 00:09:55,880 --> 00:09:57,880 but to me, it's everything. 178 00:09:57,920 --> 00:10:00,800 And Blackpool Rock's the favourite. 179 00:10:00,801 --> 00:10:02,799 So I don't like what you're suggesting. 180 00:10:02,800 --> 00:10:05,720 Yes, but still his stom... When I were in Africa, 181 00:10:05,721 --> 00:10:08,599 a couple of the lads, they carried a picture of their sweetheart. 182 00:10:08,600 --> 00:10:12,200 I carried two. My family and my dogs. 183 00:10:12,240 --> 00:10:14,000 You served in Africa? 184 00:10:15,680 --> 00:10:17,360 I did my bit. 185 00:10:20,560 --> 00:10:23,960 I was discharged as well. RAF. 186 00:10:25,880 --> 00:10:28,200 So you must know why I need this. 187 00:10:28,240 --> 00:10:32,880 You must know it's about pride. That's the truth, Mr Herriot. 188 00:10:35,120 --> 00:10:36,800 Problem? 189 00:10:43,160 --> 00:10:46,480 No problem. Good lad. 190 00:10:47,920 --> 00:10:50,000 SIEGFRIED: Congratulations, 191 00:10:50,001 --> 00:10:52,759 you've finally made it back with a bird that hasn't dropped dead. 192 00:10:52,760 --> 00:10:55,800 Yes, well, if it is psittacosis, it's only a matter of time. 193 00:10:55,840 --> 00:10:58,120 The feather plucking is a concern. 194 00:10:58,160 --> 00:11:00,080 As is the loss of appetite. 195 00:11:00,120 --> 00:11:02,240 The trots. Mm-hm. 196 00:11:02,241 --> 00:11:04,759 Characteristic green hue? No, not that I've seen. 197 00:11:04,760 --> 00:11:08,190 But of course, psittacosis can present without all of the symptoms. 198 00:11:10,040 --> 00:11:11,800 Silly arse. 199 00:11:11,801 --> 00:11:15,439 It's wonderful to see the bond you've built up with him. 200 00:11:15,440 --> 00:11:17,370 Oh, yes, he's an absolute charmer (!) 201 00:11:17,371 --> 00:11:20,999 Has he been in contact with other birds? I don't think so. 202 00:11:21,000 --> 00:11:23,280 But the infection can lay dormant for years. 203 00:11:23,281 --> 00:11:25,119 He may have caught it from his flock. 204 00:11:25,120 --> 00:11:26,720 Do the owners know it's fatal? 205 00:11:26,721 --> 00:11:31,479 I couldn't see the point in telling them before we're even sure. 206 00:11:31,480 --> 00:11:34,120 They obviously dote on him. SQUAWKS 207 00:11:35,640 --> 00:11:37,760 Heaven knows why. 208 00:11:37,761 --> 00:11:41,159 Right, let's send a sample for testing. 209 00:11:41,160 --> 00:11:42,919 In the meantime, strict quarantine. 210 00:11:42,920 --> 00:11:44,559 And you'll need to keep a close eye on him 211 00:11:44,560 --> 00:11:46,039 in case further symptoms develop. 212 00:11:46,040 --> 00:11:49,200 Yes, I was thinking, erm... perhaps we could swap duties. 213 00:11:49,240 --> 00:11:52,240 As you know, birds seem to take against me. 214 00:11:52,280 --> 00:11:56,480 And, erm, well... I've got this dinner with Charlotte later, so... 215 00:11:56,520 --> 00:11:59,520 You brought him in. He's your responsibility. 216 00:12:02,720 --> 00:12:05,080 GEORGE TRILLS 217 00:12:05,120 --> 00:12:07,760 Who has the incontinence problem? 218 00:12:07,800 --> 00:12:11,120 Thank you, Mrs Wellings. It's a cat I'm looking for. 219 00:12:11,160 --> 00:12:16,200 Mrs Hall... we have a parrot in strict quarantine. 220 00:12:16,201 --> 00:12:19,079 Please make sure Jimmy stays away from examination room two. 221 00:12:19,080 --> 00:12:23,120 Right you are. Thought I might take him out for a picnic tea anyway. 222 00:12:23,160 --> 00:12:26,720 Oh, I rather thought I might look after him when I finished here. 223 00:12:26,760 --> 00:12:29,440 He's excited about going on a hunt for fox droppings. 224 00:12:29,480 --> 00:12:32,800 How can I compete? I don't mean to spoil your plans. 225 00:12:32,840 --> 00:12:35,600 It were just an idea. I've plenty to be getting on with. 226 00:12:35,601 --> 00:12:37,519 Perhaps if he's not too late going to bed, 227 00:12:37,520 --> 00:12:39,280 there might be time for cribbage? 228 00:12:39,320 --> 00:12:42,000 It's not my favourite, cribbage. 229 00:12:42,040 --> 00:12:44,160 Well, er, to make it more interesting, 230 00:12:44,200 --> 00:12:46,160 we could always try a variation. 231 00:12:46,200 --> 00:12:48,400 I thought backwards might be fun. 232 00:12:51,400 --> 00:12:53,360 Oh, I've never tried it that way. 233 00:12:53,361 --> 00:12:55,439 You simply do everything the opposite way round. 234 00:12:55,440 --> 00:12:57,239 The winner is the person who finishes last. 235 00:12:57,240 --> 00:12:59,240 I think it might be quite jolly. 236 00:12:59,280 --> 00:13:01,480 Certainly sounds it. 237 00:13:01,520 --> 00:13:03,560 I'll have the cards ready. SQUAWKING 238 00:13:03,600 --> 00:13:05,680 What are you doing to that bird, man? 239 00:13:05,720 --> 00:13:07,880 TRISTAN: All in hand! 240 00:13:12,040 --> 00:13:14,040 Is number one fit, vet? 241 00:13:14,080 --> 00:13:16,070 I wouldn't have passed him if he wasn't. 242 00:13:55,840 --> 00:13:58,080 CHEERING 243 00:14:08,931 --> 00:14:12,999 MAN 1: Eh, what happened to Blackpool Rock? 244 00:14:13,000 --> 00:14:16,040 MAN 2: Just never got going, did he? Bookies did all right. 245 00:14:30,751 --> 00:14:35,479 I want to examine that dog again. He's done his race. 246 00:14:35,480 --> 00:14:38,720 I saw. How many bowls of breadcrumbs and milk did you give him? 247 00:14:38,760 --> 00:14:41,080 He had an off day, it happens. 248 00:14:41,120 --> 00:14:43,280 You said he was a winner. He is. 249 00:14:43,320 --> 00:14:46,840 Just not today. Look, if he ran with a full stomach, he could have bloat. 250 00:14:46,841 --> 00:14:48,719 Now, that can lead to serious complications. 251 00:14:48,720 --> 00:14:52,720 What's all this then, eh? I believe this dog has been overfed. 252 00:14:52,721 --> 00:14:55,039 Now, I gave him the benefit of the doubt... This dog? 253 00:14:55,040 --> 00:14:57,479 No, no, I wouldn't have thought so, Mr Herriot, no. 254 00:14:57,480 --> 00:14:59,119 Well, it's my professional opinion. 255 00:14:59,120 --> 00:15:01,560 No, I can vouch for Willie here. He's a good lad. 256 00:15:01,600 --> 00:15:03,120 I wouldn't hurt my dog. 257 00:15:03,121 --> 00:15:05,759 Then there's no problem if I re-examine him, is there? 258 00:15:05,760 --> 00:15:08,199 You're needed elsewhere. Emergency. What emergency? 259 00:15:08,200 --> 00:15:11,200 Got an injury I need you to look at. 260 00:15:11,240 --> 00:15:13,960 It's Ambrose here. He's had a nasty fall. 261 00:15:14,000 --> 00:15:16,120 I'm a vet, not a doctor! 262 00:15:16,121 --> 00:15:18,199 Well, we don't have a doctor, Mr Herriot. 263 00:15:18,200 --> 00:15:19,800 You can patch him up, can't you? 264 00:15:19,801 --> 00:15:21,799 I don't want him getting blood poisoning. 265 00:15:21,800 --> 00:15:24,390 What'd happen to my bar takings then, Ambrose, eh? 266 00:15:25,840 --> 00:15:28,280 Get him on that seat there. 267 00:15:28,320 --> 00:15:29,800 All right... 268 00:15:31,120 --> 00:15:33,040 HE SLURS Catch him! 269 00:15:33,080 --> 00:15:35,320 I've got him, I've got him. 270 00:15:35,360 --> 00:15:37,720 Right, let's have a look. 271 00:15:37,760 --> 00:15:40,400 HE GRUNTS AND GROANS 272 00:15:42,440 --> 00:15:46,520 You've knocked a bit of skin off, that's all. It needs cleaning. 273 00:15:46,560 --> 00:15:49,880 You like whisky, do you? Aye, that'll do, aye. 274 00:15:49,920 --> 00:15:53,000 MAN GROANS Oh, you...! 275 00:15:53,040 --> 00:15:55,520 What you trying to do, kill me? 276 00:15:55,521 --> 00:15:58,159 I bet you don't get this much trouble from the animals! 277 00:15:58,160 --> 00:15:59,920 Here. 278 00:16:34,840 --> 00:16:36,520 To what do I owe this honour? 279 00:16:36,560 --> 00:16:40,880 I come bearing feeble apologies and flimsy excuses. 280 00:16:40,920 --> 00:16:43,270 You really know how to sweep a girl off her feet. 281 00:16:43,271 --> 00:16:47,639 Do you want your father running me off the grounds with a pitchfork? 282 00:16:47,640 --> 00:16:51,680 Well, if you'd like me to stop... Oh, how painful can a pitchfork be? 283 00:16:53,360 --> 00:16:55,640 Hang on, what was that about excuses? 284 00:16:55,680 --> 00:16:58,360 Yes, dinner tonight. There's a small problem. 285 00:16:58,400 --> 00:17:01,280 I say small, it's about that size. Name of George. 286 00:17:01,281 --> 00:17:03,959 And why is George getting in the way of our social calendar? 287 00:17:03,960 --> 00:17:07,319 Because he's literally as sick as a parrot and I'm obliged to watch him. 288 00:17:07,320 --> 00:17:09,670 It was all I could do to get away for half an hour. 289 00:17:09,680 --> 00:17:12,800 Well, if you're stuck at home, I could always come to you. 290 00:17:12,840 --> 00:17:18,160 Erm... the parrot and me, we have a special one-to-one relationship. 291 00:17:18,200 --> 00:17:19,890 He might get jealous. SHE GIGGLES 292 00:17:19,920 --> 00:17:21,680 I'd like to come. 293 00:17:21,681 --> 00:17:24,399 You've met my family lots of times. When am I going to meet yours? 294 00:17:24,400 --> 00:17:27,770 You've met Siegfried. Yes, and if that hasn't put me off, what will? 295 00:17:27,771 --> 00:17:31,399 The parrot's actually very infectious. 296 00:17:31,400 --> 00:17:33,000 It's probably not a good idea. 297 00:17:34,320 --> 00:17:35,600 I see. 298 00:17:35,640 --> 00:17:39,760 Well, I'll tell the kitchen. Don't let me keep you from George. 299 00:17:47,520 --> 00:17:52,560 Maggie. And Albert. Hello! 300 00:17:52,600 --> 00:17:55,360 Hello! Sorry to bother you. 301 00:17:55,400 --> 00:17:58,280 Erm, you don't happen to have a dartboard, do you? 302 00:17:58,320 --> 00:18:02,640 I'm sure Tris mentioned once that he used to play in the kitchen. 303 00:18:02,680 --> 00:18:06,600 Well, you know what? I think I might just have an idea where it is. 304 00:18:08,000 --> 00:18:09,480 Come on. 305 00:18:10,680 --> 00:18:13,360 It's for a fundraiser at the Drovers. 306 00:18:13,400 --> 00:18:16,120 Women's Voluntary Services. 307 00:18:16,160 --> 00:18:19,200 Score a bullseye, get a prize. Oh! 308 00:18:19,201 --> 00:18:21,799 You'd think we'd have a board at the pub, wouldn't you? 309 00:18:21,800 --> 00:18:24,920 So, you're doing WVS, are you? 310 00:18:24,960 --> 00:18:29,520 It's still needed. War's not over. Not everyone's on their way home. 311 00:18:30,600 --> 00:18:32,520 Any news from Arthur? 312 00:18:32,560 --> 00:18:36,480 All we know is he's in a camp. Burma. 313 00:18:36,520 --> 00:18:38,680 Not had a letter in months. 314 00:18:40,120 --> 00:18:43,360 I'm not entirely sure he was totally honest in it either. 315 00:18:43,400 --> 00:18:45,400 They say Japan's on the back foot. 316 00:18:45,440 --> 00:18:48,000 I'm sure he'll be home before you know it. 317 00:18:49,480 --> 00:18:51,080 Here we go. 318 00:18:52,400 --> 00:18:55,160 Oh, you're all set up! 319 00:18:55,200 --> 00:18:58,120 I find it very good for taking out my frustrations. 320 00:18:58,160 --> 00:19:00,560 All right? Mind out, Albert. 321 00:19:03,800 --> 00:19:06,640 Mrs Hall! Where did you learn to play like that? 322 00:19:06,680 --> 00:19:08,720 Sunderland. 323 00:19:10,680 --> 00:19:13,160 My Edward's Betty likes a game of darts. 324 00:19:13,200 --> 00:19:16,080 She's taught me quite well. Quite well?! 325 00:19:16,120 --> 00:19:19,200 Makes Edward mad he can't beat me. 326 00:19:19,240 --> 00:19:21,440 It were good fun, that. 327 00:19:24,240 --> 00:19:27,000 Why don't you come down to The Drovers tonight? 328 00:19:27,040 --> 00:19:30,040 You'll clean up, you will. Oh... 329 00:19:30,080 --> 00:19:34,600 I would, but... I promised Mr Farnon a game. 330 00:19:36,080 --> 00:19:38,800 We've a long night of cribbage to look forward to. 331 00:19:38,840 --> 00:19:42,480 Cribbage? Perhaps I do... 332 00:19:42,520 --> 00:19:47,240 occasionally wonder if we might expand our horizons... 333 00:19:47,280 --> 00:19:49,400 just a little bit. 334 00:19:49,440 --> 00:19:53,600 Well, ask him, then! It's not just about what he wants, is it? 335 00:19:58,160 --> 00:20:00,880 Pretty boy. Say "pretty boy". 336 00:20:00,920 --> 00:20:03,560 Pretty, pretty boy! 337 00:20:03,600 --> 00:20:06,320 Silly arse. Oh, bugger! 338 00:20:07,680 --> 00:20:10,840 I told you strict quarantine, and here you are up close. 339 00:20:10,841 --> 00:20:12,079 Well, he's not worsening. 340 00:20:12,080 --> 00:20:14,840 I'm beginning to doubt it is psittacosis. 341 00:20:14,880 --> 00:20:17,840 I've been trying to train him so he's a little more polite 342 00:20:17,841 --> 00:20:19,279 while he's staying here with us. 343 00:20:19,280 --> 00:20:21,440 On what are you basing your diagnosis? 344 00:20:21,480 --> 00:20:23,920 No swelling around the eyes, no discharge. 345 00:20:23,960 --> 00:20:26,760 And, no, the droppings aren't green. 346 00:20:26,800 --> 00:20:29,600 I thought perhaps it might be diet-related, 347 00:20:29,640 --> 00:20:31,600 but I didn't see any potential toxins. 348 00:20:31,640 --> 00:20:34,520 No house plants or anything he might be nibbling on. 349 00:20:34,521 --> 00:20:38,319 All right. I think we can assume he's not contagious. 350 00:20:38,320 --> 00:20:40,759 But you'd better continue your observations regardless 351 00:20:40,760 --> 00:20:42,880 until we do know what's wrong with him. 352 00:20:44,360 --> 00:20:45,640 Silly arse! 353 00:20:47,920 --> 00:20:50,840 You're not making this easy on either of us, George. 354 00:20:50,880 --> 00:20:53,760 Are you going to behave or not? 355 00:20:53,800 --> 00:20:55,760 Bugger! 356 00:20:57,200 --> 00:21:00,320 WHISTLES Bugger! 357 00:21:00,360 --> 00:21:01,640 TRISTAN SIGHS 358 00:21:01,680 --> 00:21:03,120 Good boy. 359 00:21:05,160 --> 00:21:08,880 Can I just clarify, I am here for the wellbeing of the dogs? 360 00:21:08,920 --> 00:21:12,280 Well, it's not for t'wellbeing of my bank balance, I know that. 361 00:21:12,320 --> 00:21:15,520 I should have taken that dog out of the race. That was my mistake. 362 00:21:15,560 --> 00:21:17,480 But it should have been re-examined. 363 00:21:17,481 --> 00:21:20,119 I'd have thought that was more important than Ambrose's knee. 364 00:21:20,120 --> 00:21:21,959 I'm sure there were nowt to worry about. 365 00:21:21,960 --> 00:21:23,239 Isn't that for me to decide? 366 00:21:23,240 --> 00:21:25,760 Mr Herriot, it's not t'Greyhound Derby. 367 00:21:25,800 --> 00:21:29,280 It's a bit of enjoyment, that's all it is. 368 00:21:29,320 --> 00:21:32,240 And God knows we all need that at the moment, don't we? 369 00:21:32,241 --> 00:21:35,039 Yes, but... Now we wouldn't want to mess that up, would we? 370 00:21:35,040 --> 00:21:37,760 Times is hard for everybody, Mr Herriot. 371 00:21:37,800 --> 00:21:40,440 Even a busy vet like yourself, I shouldn't wonder. 372 00:21:42,840 --> 00:21:45,360 JIMMY HUMS 373 00:21:46,920 --> 00:21:48,720 Wait outside, Jimmy, I'm coming. 374 00:21:48,760 --> 00:21:50,520 Wilco. 375 00:21:50,560 --> 00:21:54,080 Off to the woods again. He'll sleep tonight. 376 00:21:54,120 --> 00:21:55,880 You both will. 377 00:21:55,920 --> 00:21:58,080 See, this is what I don't understand. 378 00:21:58,081 --> 00:22:00,839 Being here is good for the children. It's good for Helen. 379 00:22:00,840 --> 00:22:02,840 But James won't have it. 380 00:22:02,880 --> 00:22:04,960 He must have his reasons. 381 00:22:05,000 --> 00:22:08,520 He's plain stubborn is what it is. Selfish, in fact. 382 00:22:08,560 --> 00:22:11,240 Uncle Siegfried! Coming! 383 00:22:11,280 --> 00:22:13,840 Seeing as you're run ragged... 384 00:22:13,880 --> 00:22:16,400 why don't we leave backwards cribbage tonight? 385 00:22:16,440 --> 00:22:18,800 Maybe go to The Drovers for a change. 386 00:22:18,840 --> 00:22:22,040 I were talking to Maggie, and she fancies a little game of darts. 387 00:22:22,080 --> 00:22:25,280 Darts? I'm actually quite good. 388 00:22:25,320 --> 00:22:26,520 I spend most of my day 389 00:22:26,521 --> 00:22:28,839 inserting needles with varying degrees of accuracy, 390 00:22:28,840 --> 00:22:31,240 I'd rather not do it in my spare time. 391 00:22:31,280 --> 00:22:32,800 No, cribbage it is. 392 00:22:32,840 --> 00:22:34,960 JESS BARKS Not today, Jess. 393 00:22:39,120 --> 00:22:41,320 Thank you, veterinary. Thank you. 394 00:22:43,320 --> 00:22:45,130 MAN: All in all, we've had a good day. 395 00:22:48,400 --> 00:22:50,520 Little sweetener for you. 396 00:22:50,560 --> 00:22:52,680 This is for you. Ah, thank you very much. 397 00:22:52,720 --> 00:22:55,920 Very good. Thank you very much. Have a good evening. 398 00:22:59,640 --> 00:23:00,760 Excuse me. 399 00:23:03,120 --> 00:23:05,800 Excuse me! See you tomorrow, veterinary. 400 00:23:23,240 --> 00:23:27,200 Oh! I've just about had it with that jumped-up pigeon. 401 00:23:27,201 --> 00:23:28,719 I don't suppose you'd watch him 402 00:23:28,720 --> 00:23:30,639 while I grab a swift half at The Drovers? 403 00:23:30,640 --> 00:23:33,159 Sorry. I've got calls to make before I go to the dogs. 404 00:23:33,160 --> 00:23:35,119 If I wasn't parrot-sitting, I'd come with you. 405 00:23:35,120 --> 00:23:36,559 Well, I could use with the support. 406 00:23:36,560 --> 00:23:38,079 It's not like I don't know the tricks, 407 00:23:38,080 --> 00:23:39,679 but it's the first course I've worked at 408 00:23:39,680 --> 00:23:41,119 where management turn a blind eye. 409 00:23:41,120 --> 00:23:42,199 What tricks are these? 410 00:23:42,200 --> 00:23:45,039 Dogs that run like they've had one of your Sunday dinners, Mrs H. 411 00:23:45,040 --> 00:23:47,320 What, they're being slowed down? 412 00:23:47,360 --> 00:23:49,080 Yes, it's called stopping a dog. 413 00:23:49,120 --> 00:23:52,080 Making them lose deliberately so their odds jump up. I see. 414 00:23:52,120 --> 00:23:55,720 Then the next race, it runs normally and they're quids in? 415 00:23:55,721 --> 00:23:56,959 And who cares about the dog? 416 00:23:56,960 --> 00:23:58,839 People have a way of putting thoughts like that 417 00:23:58,840 --> 00:24:00,799 out of their heads when there's money at stake. 418 00:24:00,800 --> 00:24:02,239 Well, I won't be hoodwinked again. 419 00:24:02,240 --> 00:24:04,679 That goes double for the owner I had trouble with last time. 420 00:24:04,680 --> 00:24:07,079 His dog's running today? Aye, in the six o'clock. 421 00:24:07,080 --> 00:24:08,999 And if he tries the same trick again, he's out. 422 00:24:09,000 --> 00:24:10,440 I don't care what anyone says. 423 00:24:10,480 --> 00:24:12,470 The Rover looks like it's had a mud bath. 424 00:24:12,471 --> 00:24:14,679 I'd have thought you'd take better care of it. 425 00:24:14,680 --> 00:24:16,639 I'll wash the car, Siegfried, don't worry. 426 00:24:16,640 --> 00:24:18,800 You never told me how it went at Hensfield. 427 00:24:18,840 --> 00:24:21,640 It went fine. And you're going back, are you? 428 00:24:21,680 --> 00:24:23,280 I have to go back, don't I? 429 00:24:23,320 --> 00:24:26,200 Perhaps Mr Farnon could go with you? 430 00:24:27,440 --> 00:24:30,200 I'm sure you could use the benefit of his experience. 431 00:24:31,520 --> 00:24:33,080 I thought it went fine? 432 00:24:33,120 --> 00:24:35,720 A little help would be very welcome. 433 00:24:35,760 --> 00:24:38,880 I've made my feelings clear, I don't want to be involved. 434 00:24:38,881 --> 00:24:40,679 You can hardly say I didn't warn you. 435 00:24:40,680 --> 00:24:42,080 Right. Thanks so much (!) 436 00:24:43,880 --> 00:24:44,930 SIGHS 437 00:24:44,960 --> 00:24:46,920 Don't you have a bird to attend to? 438 00:24:46,960 --> 00:24:48,010 SIGHS 439 00:24:49,120 --> 00:24:52,720 Some fresh tea would be lovely, Mrs Hall, if you have a moment? 440 00:24:57,520 --> 00:24:58,570 WHISTLING 441 00:24:58,600 --> 00:25:01,400 Silly arse. Silly arse. 442 00:25:01,440 --> 00:25:05,080 Oh, come on, I'm the one who let you out of that cage! 443 00:25:05,120 --> 00:25:07,160 GEORGE SQUAWKS What is wrong with you? 444 00:25:07,200 --> 00:25:09,800 You're so lucky. Everyone loves you. 445 00:25:09,840 --> 00:25:11,480 Why do you have to be like this? 446 00:25:11,520 --> 00:25:13,280 GEORGE TALKS GOBBLEDYGOOK 447 00:25:13,320 --> 00:25:14,680 Silly arse. 448 00:25:14,720 --> 00:25:17,600 Oh! Where did you even learn that? 449 00:25:17,640 --> 00:25:18,690 WHISTLES 450 00:25:23,320 --> 00:25:24,400 Actually... 451 00:25:26,560 --> 00:25:28,080 ..where DID you learn that? 452 00:25:36,600 --> 00:25:37,960 Veterinary. 453 00:25:44,880 --> 00:25:46,240 "Mud bath"! 454 00:25:49,200 --> 00:25:50,520 Unbelievable. 455 00:25:50,560 --> 00:25:52,160 Mister, won't you... 456 00:25:52,200 --> 00:25:54,480 Don't even think about touching that car. 457 00:25:54,520 --> 00:25:56,080 SIGHS 458 00:25:59,840 --> 00:26:01,160 Mr Coker. 459 00:26:01,200 --> 00:26:02,600 Never heard of 'im. 460 00:26:02,640 --> 00:26:05,600 I want a room where I can treat the animals if required. 461 00:26:05,601 --> 00:26:07,439 I want to meet the judges and the officials. 462 00:26:07,440 --> 00:26:11,000 Now, listen here... If you want a vet, you get a vet. 463 00:26:22,880 --> 00:26:24,600 How's that? 464 00:26:24,640 --> 00:26:27,280 Now, that is a good rabbit! 465 00:26:27,320 --> 00:26:29,600 You see, it's all in the number of ears. 466 00:26:29,640 --> 00:26:32,560 You're becoming quite the artist. Yes! 467 00:26:37,800 --> 00:26:40,840 I wish I lived here all the time. 468 00:26:40,841 --> 00:26:43,319 Yes, well, your father likes being over at the farm for now, 469 00:26:43,320 --> 00:26:44,920 so that's the way things are. 470 00:26:44,960 --> 00:26:47,680 It's not my dad. It's Mum. 471 00:26:47,720 --> 00:26:50,720 She said she's not coming back cos you're a shellfish. 472 00:26:54,840 --> 00:26:56,480 "Shellfish." 473 00:26:56,520 --> 00:26:57,880 Hm. 474 00:26:59,320 --> 00:27:01,440 What's a shellfish? 475 00:27:10,960 --> 00:27:12,080 It'll do. 476 00:27:16,280 --> 00:27:17,560 Mr Coker? 477 00:27:20,080 --> 00:27:21,240 Key? 478 00:27:46,171 --> 00:27:50,359 MAN ON PA SYSTEM: 'Attending vet to dog area 479 00:27:50,360 --> 00:27:52,530 'for inspection for the six o'clock race.' 480 00:28:00,160 --> 00:28:03,280 You'll find no problems. Tonight's the night he wins, is it? 481 00:28:04,360 --> 00:28:06,280 Here, boy. That's it. 482 00:28:12,200 --> 00:28:13,560 DOG WHIMPERS 483 00:28:13,600 --> 00:28:15,480 The abdomen is distended. 484 00:28:17,240 --> 00:28:18,960 Don't start this again. 485 00:28:19,000 --> 00:28:21,280 The dog's in no fit state to compete. 486 00:28:21,320 --> 00:28:24,000 You can vomit him all you like. He's swollen. 487 00:28:24,040 --> 00:28:27,160 I strongly suspect that's bloat. He's out. 488 00:28:27,200 --> 00:28:29,360 I'm not having that! 489 00:28:29,400 --> 00:28:31,440 Do you want him to die? 490 00:28:31,480 --> 00:28:33,320 Well, it's not up to you! 491 00:28:37,280 --> 00:28:41,440 Willie, I believe what you told me, that dogs are your life. 492 00:28:42,520 --> 00:28:45,710 I know you must be under a lot of pressure to support your family. 493 00:28:46,840 --> 00:28:50,320 You couldn't go back to your old job, am I right? 494 00:28:52,960 --> 00:28:55,320 You can't fight and it makes you feel ashamed. 495 00:28:55,360 --> 00:28:58,320 You can't provide and it makes you feel ashamed. 496 00:28:58,360 --> 00:28:59,600 I get that. 497 00:29:03,040 --> 00:29:04,600 But you talked to me about pride. 498 00:29:05,880 --> 00:29:08,440 Are you proud of this? Really? 499 00:29:16,080 --> 00:29:18,640 It were meant to be this one time, I swear. 500 00:29:19,720 --> 00:29:21,480 It's too late for that now. 501 00:29:26,560 --> 00:29:28,320 He needs treatment. 502 00:29:29,760 --> 00:29:32,240 Every moment you wait puts him more at risk. 503 00:29:40,520 --> 00:29:41,720 Take him. 504 00:30:05,640 --> 00:30:08,600 Mrs Hall... am I selfish? 505 00:30:10,000 --> 00:30:11,320 SHE SIGHS 506 00:30:11,360 --> 00:30:15,520 Let's say... compromise don't come easy to you. 507 00:30:15,560 --> 00:30:17,640 You know you can lie? 508 00:30:19,880 --> 00:30:24,960 I think you care very much about other people and what they want. 509 00:30:24,961 --> 00:30:27,039 Mostly when it's the same thing you want. 510 00:30:27,040 --> 00:30:29,000 That's hardly fair. 511 00:30:29,001 --> 00:30:30,679 James asked for your help and you said no! 512 00:30:30,680 --> 00:30:32,759 I said he shouldn't go! I said it was a terrible idea. 513 00:30:32,760 --> 00:30:35,280 I know what you said, I don't know you heard him. 514 00:30:40,280 --> 00:30:42,160 What's going on at the track? 515 00:30:43,200 --> 00:30:46,690 I don't think he's looking forward to the six o'clock, put it that way. 516 00:30:46,720 --> 00:30:48,400 It's not far off six now. 517 00:30:48,440 --> 00:30:49,960 Hm. 518 00:30:57,320 --> 00:30:58,720 Hold your horses. 519 00:31:08,840 --> 00:31:10,960 What on earth are you doing? 520 00:31:11,000 --> 00:31:13,240 What I should have done before. 521 00:31:13,280 --> 00:31:14,800 How much Scotch have you had? 522 00:31:14,840 --> 00:31:15,960 I'm aware of my limits. 523 00:31:16,000 --> 00:31:18,230 Cos you're trying to get in on the wrong side. 524 00:31:21,720 --> 00:31:22,880 Right, I'm driving. 525 00:31:22,881 --> 00:31:25,479 What? No, Mrs Hall... Jimmy'll be all right with Tristan. 526 00:31:25,480 --> 00:31:28,720 I absolutely forbid you... Are we going or not? 527 00:31:28,760 --> 00:31:29,810 ENGINE STARTS 528 00:31:31,920 --> 00:31:33,850 Now, remember, this is not the Rover, 529 00:31:33,880 --> 00:31:36,400 it needs to be handled with proper... Argh! 530 00:31:43,920 --> 00:31:46,120 Herriot, what you playing at? 531 00:31:46,160 --> 00:31:49,200 I've told you, I don't want you ruining my races. 532 00:31:49,240 --> 00:31:50,520 I know what the game is. 533 00:31:50,521 --> 00:31:52,679 I don't know if you're in on it or you choose not to see. 534 00:31:52,680 --> 00:31:54,520 Either way, I need to get to work. 535 00:31:54,560 --> 00:31:55,960 What's the problem? 536 00:31:58,520 --> 00:32:00,640 Let's be having the dog, veterinary. 537 00:32:09,400 --> 00:32:10,760 BRAKES SQUEAL 538 00:32:16,360 --> 00:32:18,160 BEEPS HORN 539 00:32:18,200 --> 00:32:20,280 Oh! Next time you drive, Mrs Hall, 540 00:32:20,320 --> 00:32:23,330 remind me not to have four double Scotches and a pickled egg. 541 00:32:24,640 --> 00:32:27,560 It must be nearly six. No, no, no, you stay in the car. 542 00:32:27,600 --> 00:32:30,360 I'll handle things in there. 543 00:32:35,960 --> 00:32:39,600 'There'll be a prizegiving in the winners' enclosure in five minutes.' 544 00:32:41,160 --> 00:32:42,920 I'm not saying you're wrong. 545 00:32:42,960 --> 00:32:46,040 I'm just saying you don't know dogs like these people do. 546 00:32:47,080 --> 00:32:48,520 I know dogs. 547 00:32:53,720 --> 00:32:57,880 But in this case, you've made a mistake. 548 00:32:57,920 --> 00:32:59,720 Easily done. 549 00:33:03,280 --> 00:33:04,640 The dog's ill. 550 00:33:05,920 --> 00:33:07,480 The dog's fine. 551 00:33:07,520 --> 00:33:08,760 It runs. 552 00:33:09,960 --> 00:33:13,570 I'm sure you came into this business because you liked the animals once. 553 00:33:14,760 --> 00:33:16,720 Let's be having the dog. 554 00:33:16,760 --> 00:33:19,120 MAN: Come on, let t'dog run! 555 00:33:19,160 --> 00:33:20,360 WOMAN: Yeah, come on! 556 00:33:20,400 --> 00:33:22,800 I don't wanna have to hurt anyone. 557 00:33:23,920 --> 00:33:28,840 Walk away now and we'll say no more about it. 558 00:33:33,560 --> 00:33:38,400 I warn you, I am fully versed in whippet racing code. 559 00:33:38,440 --> 00:33:41,760 'The prizegiving is about to begin in the winners' enclosure.' 560 00:33:41,800 --> 00:33:44,320 On your way, then. Chop, chop. 561 00:33:46,440 --> 00:33:48,720 Go! Who are you? 562 00:33:49,720 --> 00:33:51,680 You don't know who I am? 563 00:33:52,800 --> 00:33:54,400 You bloody should. 564 00:33:56,360 --> 00:33:58,880 And I'll bloody well tell you why. 565 00:34:01,960 --> 00:34:03,600 Run! 566 00:34:10,760 --> 00:34:13,240 Now, then, now, then. 567 00:34:13,280 --> 00:34:17,720 Welcome to the 12th anniversary Harry Coker Championships. 568 00:34:17,760 --> 00:34:19,800 Let me have it. Split up. 569 00:34:19,840 --> 00:34:22,640 ..trained by Lincoln Walley. 570 00:34:22,680 --> 00:34:24,880 Well done, well done. 571 00:34:24,881 --> 00:34:26,879 Ah, he's took it off him straight away! 572 00:34:26,880 --> 00:34:28,880 The posh berk's got the dog! 573 00:34:28,920 --> 00:34:31,600 If you head over to t'bar, I'll tell you what. 574 00:34:31,640 --> 00:34:33,200 CHEERING AND APPLAUSE 575 00:34:34,720 --> 00:34:36,640 MAN: Come on, let's go. 576 00:34:42,400 --> 00:34:46,200 Oh. Right, kids, go take Jimmy and play on t'green. 577 00:34:46,240 --> 00:34:48,400 Come on, Jimmy. TRISTAN CHUCKLES 578 00:34:51,320 --> 00:34:53,040 It's not bad news, is it? 579 00:34:53,080 --> 00:34:55,280 We've had the results back from the tests. 580 00:34:55,320 --> 00:34:56,560 It's not psittacosis. 581 00:34:56,600 --> 00:34:59,320 Oh, thank goodness. So he's all right? 582 00:34:59,360 --> 00:35:02,880 Where did you get George, Mrs Ainsley? 583 00:35:02,920 --> 00:35:07,720 Oh, he belonged to old Mr Walton. George was his pride and joy. 584 00:35:07,721 --> 00:35:08,959 Would I be right in thinking 585 00:35:08,960 --> 00:35:12,480 that George may have learnt his fruity language from old Mr Walton? 586 00:35:12,520 --> 00:35:15,800 Probably, yes. Never in front of the children, mind. 587 00:35:15,840 --> 00:35:19,200 He used to let them visit. That's how we got to know George. 588 00:35:19,240 --> 00:35:23,400 Mr Walton could get him on his hand. Brave man. 589 00:35:23,440 --> 00:35:27,400 He died, sadly. So we took George in. 590 00:35:29,040 --> 00:35:30,760 I mean, we're glad we did. But... 591 00:35:30,800 --> 00:35:34,240 But he's not a happy soul, is he? 592 00:35:36,080 --> 00:35:37,400 HE SIGHS 593 00:35:37,440 --> 00:35:39,880 All right. Thank you, Mrs Ainsley. 594 00:35:44,840 --> 00:35:47,720 He's hiding somewhere. Where is he? 595 00:35:51,800 --> 00:35:53,320 There! 596 00:35:56,640 --> 00:35:58,240 Ow! Sorry. 597 00:36:02,240 --> 00:36:04,080 Ah! HE LAUGHS 598 00:36:07,680 --> 00:36:09,080 GRUNTS 599 00:36:09,120 --> 00:36:10,920 Ow, my knee! Argh! 600 00:36:10,960 --> 00:36:12,840 Are we kidnapping a dog? 601 00:36:12,880 --> 00:36:14,400 Looks like it. Excellent! 602 00:36:14,440 --> 00:36:17,320 Start the car, Mrs Hall! What about the Rover? 603 00:36:17,360 --> 00:36:19,530 We'll come back for the bloody Rover. Get in. 604 00:36:21,760 --> 00:36:22,880 Ah, get off! 605 00:36:26,440 --> 00:36:28,240 What are you doing here? Drive! 606 00:36:29,360 --> 00:36:30,640 Get it! 607 00:36:32,360 --> 00:36:34,040 Get the dog! They're after us! 608 00:36:34,080 --> 00:36:36,120 Go, go! 609 00:36:36,160 --> 00:36:37,920 HORN HOOTS 610 00:36:37,960 --> 00:36:39,280 Shut the gate! 611 00:36:39,320 --> 00:36:41,160 Run! 612 00:36:43,160 --> 00:36:46,120 I think he's going for the gate. Step on it, Mrs H. 613 00:36:46,160 --> 00:36:49,320 I tell you what, beats backwards cribbage. 614 00:36:49,360 --> 00:36:51,200 Shut the gate! 615 00:36:51,201 --> 00:36:55,439 Did I mention that we won't be able to pay you this week? 616 00:36:55,440 --> 00:36:56,800 Who cares?! 617 00:36:56,840 --> 00:36:58,960 THEY LAUGH 618 00:37:07,640 --> 00:37:10,720 Don't you dare tell Siegfried where I hide that. 619 00:37:15,720 --> 00:37:17,530 I know you think I don't understand... 620 00:37:18,720 --> 00:37:19,840 ..but I do. 621 00:37:22,680 --> 00:37:24,960 Parrots are social animals. 622 00:37:29,000 --> 00:37:32,560 And you've been abandoned twice, haven't you, Georgie? 623 00:37:34,560 --> 00:37:35,840 GEORGE SQUAWKS 624 00:37:37,320 --> 00:37:41,360 First you lost your flock, and then you lost your human. 625 00:37:43,040 --> 00:37:46,760 That's the absolute worst thing to happen to a parrot, I reckon. 626 00:37:48,480 --> 00:37:50,680 Twice. Pfft! 627 00:37:50,720 --> 00:37:53,960 Silly arse. Oh, there we go, a funny. 628 00:37:53,961 --> 00:37:57,679 Maybe that'll stop people seeing you pulling out your feathers. 629 00:37:57,680 --> 00:37:59,320 No, it won't wash with me. 630 00:38:08,160 --> 00:38:09,680 I, erm... 631 00:38:11,840 --> 00:38:13,960 ..I lost my flock, too. 632 00:38:17,000 --> 00:38:18,640 Quite a lot, actually. 633 00:38:22,400 --> 00:38:24,240 Sometimes right in front of me. 634 00:38:29,400 --> 00:38:31,640 So I do know how it feels. 635 00:38:37,400 --> 00:38:39,880 It feels like your heart died with them. 636 00:39:00,480 --> 00:39:01,680 Shh, shh, shh. 637 00:39:01,720 --> 00:39:03,520 DOG WHINES Easy. 638 00:39:03,560 --> 00:39:05,520 He's deteriorating rapidly. 639 00:39:06,840 --> 00:39:08,480 He's gone into shock. What? 640 00:39:08,481 --> 00:39:10,639 He's had a gastric dilation. What's that mean? 641 00:39:10,640 --> 00:39:12,799 The stomach's swelled, blocking the blood supply. 642 00:39:12,800 --> 00:39:14,360 Stop the car now. 643 00:39:16,160 --> 00:39:18,000 We need a stomach tube. 644 00:39:18,040 --> 00:39:19,760 My bag. I've left my bag. 645 00:39:19,761 --> 00:39:21,439 There must be something in the car. 646 00:39:21,440 --> 00:39:24,240 Hurry, Siegfried. I need to deflate it right away! 647 00:39:24,280 --> 00:39:26,080 It's all right, lad, it's all right. 648 00:39:27,120 --> 00:39:28,600 Oh, there's this? 649 00:39:28,640 --> 00:39:30,080 Should do the trick. 650 00:39:40,760 --> 00:39:44,320 AIR HISSES 651 00:39:51,080 --> 00:39:52,640 There you go. 652 00:39:52,680 --> 00:39:54,200 Easy. 653 00:40:00,200 --> 00:40:01,800 Is he all right? 654 00:40:01,801 --> 00:40:04,479 Once we get him back to Skeldale, he might have a chance. 655 00:40:04,480 --> 00:40:05,560 Let's go. 656 00:40:15,640 --> 00:40:18,600 Ow! What the hell are you using, bloody vinegar? 657 00:40:18,640 --> 00:40:20,240 Will you sit still? 658 00:40:23,760 --> 00:40:25,360 I've been thinking, Mrs Hall. 659 00:40:26,360 --> 00:40:32,200 If you wanted to go to The Drovers for an evening of darts... 660 00:40:34,520 --> 00:40:36,440 ..I'd be happy to join you. 661 00:40:39,200 --> 00:40:41,000 I'll tell Maggie tomorrow. 662 00:40:45,360 --> 00:40:46,480 How's he doing? 663 00:40:46,520 --> 00:40:48,680 He's had a gastric lavage, poor thing. 664 00:40:48,720 --> 00:40:50,880 But he's a tough old customer. 665 00:40:50,881 --> 00:40:52,999 Probably in better shape than us, frankly. 666 00:40:53,000 --> 00:40:55,880 I could have handled that young upstart. 667 00:40:55,920 --> 00:40:58,870 I must have told you I was AVC middleweight runner-up 1918. 668 00:40:58,880 --> 00:41:00,640 Isn't runner-up losing? 669 00:41:00,680 --> 00:41:02,300 That's another way of putting it. 670 00:41:04,120 --> 00:41:06,350 You were right about Hensfield, Siegfried. 671 00:41:06,351 --> 00:41:10,399 You wonder how many other dogs this is happening to. 672 00:41:10,400 --> 00:41:12,840 You can't help them all. 673 00:41:12,880 --> 00:41:15,080 But you did right by that one. 674 00:41:17,440 --> 00:41:19,760 They don't ask for much, do they? 675 00:41:19,800 --> 00:41:21,880 Loyal. Dependable. 676 00:41:23,720 --> 00:41:26,040 Willing to fight for their pack if required. 677 00:41:30,040 --> 00:41:32,750 When a human betrays that trust, it's heartbreaking. 678 00:41:34,000 --> 00:41:35,870 It makes you want to wring their neck. 679 00:41:39,040 --> 00:41:41,120 I hope the man in question can change. 680 00:41:43,120 --> 00:41:44,560 I'm sure he will. 681 00:41:47,160 --> 00:41:49,640 I'm going to write to Helen. 682 00:41:49,680 --> 00:41:52,120 I want to apologise for my behaviour. 683 00:41:52,160 --> 00:41:56,320 I'm mortified to think I might've made her uncomfortable here. 684 00:41:56,360 --> 00:41:59,010 There were a lot of reasons Helen needed to be at home. 685 00:42:00,120 --> 00:42:02,000 I still think of this as her home. 686 00:42:03,960 --> 00:42:05,960 I hope one day, she might, too. 687 00:42:20,000 --> 00:42:21,640 Is he better now? 688 00:42:21,680 --> 00:42:24,120 The good news is I don't think there's anything 689 00:42:24,160 --> 00:42:25,640 physically wrong with him. 690 00:42:25,680 --> 00:42:27,640 Oh, that's such a relief. 691 00:42:27,641 --> 00:42:30,079 It's been so quiet round here without him, hasn't it? 692 00:42:30,080 --> 00:42:32,879 I could put a collar on him to help with the feather plucking, 693 00:42:32,880 --> 00:42:36,760 but usually the bird starts again after it's been removed. 694 00:42:36,800 --> 00:42:38,560 I would say your best bet 695 00:42:38,600 --> 00:42:42,640 is to just try to help him feel safe and relaxed. 696 00:42:42,680 --> 00:42:44,120 What's the bad news? 697 00:42:46,800 --> 00:42:48,560 Well... 698 00:42:48,600 --> 00:42:50,680 George has been through a lot. 699 00:42:50,720 --> 00:42:52,400 The truth is, 700 00:42:52,440 --> 00:42:56,520 it's going to take him some time to learn to love people again. 701 00:42:56,560 --> 00:42:59,160 No matter how much you love him. 702 00:43:00,720 --> 00:43:04,280 But we can keep trying, hm? Yeah. 703 00:43:04,320 --> 00:43:06,400 GEORGE: Silly arse. 704 00:43:06,440 --> 00:43:07,490 THEY LAUGH 705 00:43:07,520 --> 00:43:08,800 Bugger! 706 00:43:08,840 --> 00:43:10,160 Ah! 707 00:43:11,480 --> 00:43:13,920 That's a new one. 708 00:43:13,960 --> 00:43:16,000 MUMBLES: I don't know. 709 00:43:25,360 --> 00:43:28,120 MUFFLED SOBBING 710 00:43:45,520 --> 00:43:47,000 Jimmy, armchair. 711 00:43:47,001 --> 00:43:51,439 Well, I have seen it all now. I don't know what's so remarkable. 712 00:43:51,440 --> 00:43:52,840 It's a partnership. 713 00:43:52,841 --> 00:43:55,519 Although one partner has the handwriting of a five-year-old. 714 00:43:55,520 --> 00:43:57,480 Is that a nine? Ah... yes. 715 00:43:58,600 --> 00:44:01,480 Look! Very good, Jimmy. 716 00:44:01,520 --> 00:44:03,380 Jimmy, that's an important document. 717 00:44:05,040 --> 00:44:07,040 Is everything all right, Mrs Hall? 718 00:44:07,080 --> 00:44:08,130 DOOR OPENS 719 00:44:08,160 --> 00:44:11,440 Right, I want you all on your best behaviour, please. 720 00:44:11,480 --> 00:44:14,520 Everybody, this is Charlotte. Charlotte, everybody. 721 00:44:14,560 --> 00:44:17,000 How wonderful to have you here! Come in, come in. 722 00:44:17,001 --> 00:44:18,759 Sit on the receipts, it doesn't matter! 723 00:44:18,760 --> 00:44:20,160 How do you do, Harriet. 724 00:44:20,200 --> 00:44:23,440 No, wait, Harriet's Mondays - which one was this? 725 00:44:24,560 --> 00:44:26,200 Jim! I'm joking! 726 00:44:26,240 --> 00:44:27,840 I'm kidding. 727 00:44:27,880 --> 00:44:29,640 Can you make paper planes? 728 00:44:29,680 --> 00:44:31,680 Oh, I make fantastic paper planes. 729 00:44:31,720 --> 00:44:32,800 Sit there, Charlotte. 730 00:44:32,840 --> 00:44:34,240 OK. I'm going here. 731 00:44:34,280 --> 00:44:36,520 Like this one, Jimmy? 732 00:44:36,560 --> 00:44:39,120 Not like that one, I hope! 733 00:44:39,160 --> 00:44:42,800 That was an appalling plane! Don't get me! 734 00:44:42,840 --> 00:44:46,000 Yes, get Dad, good idea! Get Uncle Tris! 735 00:44:46,040 --> 00:44:47,760 No! 736 00:44:47,800 --> 00:44:49,240 Stop it! 737 00:44:49,241 --> 00:44:51,479 I'll give you money if you can hit your father. 738 00:44:51,480 --> 00:44:52,640 ALL TALK AND LAUGH 739 00:44:52,680 --> 00:44:54,440 Stop it! 740 00:44:54,490 --> 00:44:59,040 Repair and Synchronization by Easy Subtitles Synchronizer 1.0.0.0