1 00:00:10,151 --> 00:00:13,567 Good evening. Good evening, good evening. 2 00:00:13,696 --> 00:00:15,321 Hello, chaps. 3 00:00:18,618 --> 00:00:20,575 Thank you for coming. 4 00:00:21,829 --> 00:00:26,621 Now then, we have a long way to go, so...er...keep your powder dry. 5 00:00:28,211 --> 00:00:31,247 Righty-ho...settle down, now. 6 00:00:35,801 --> 00:00:38,339 1...2...3... 7 00:00:38,471 --> 00:00:46,217 8 00:00:47,396 --> 00:00:53,316 mad about the boy 9 00:00:55,029 --> 00:00:59,525 but must admit 10 00:00:59,659 --> 00:01:06,622 I've had about the boy 11 00:01:09,794 --> 00:01:13,578 12 00:01:13,714 --> 00:01:19,753 in every single scene 13 00:01:21,889 --> 00:01:24,676 14 00:01:24,809 --> 00:01:33,184 of the cad about the boy 15 00:01:36,696 --> 00:01:41,607 16 00:01:43,578 --> 00:01:48,405 17 00:01:50,501 --> 00:01:54,285 18 00:01:54,422 --> 00:02:01,468 19 00:02:03,139 --> 00:02:12,558 of misery and joy? 20 00:02:14,442 --> 00:02:19,317 and young again 21 00:02:19,447 --> 00:02:26,743 about the boy 22 00:02:41,636 --> 00:02:46,013 and young again 23 00:02:46,140 --> 00:02:51,051 24 00:02:52,355 --> 00:02:58,227 25 00:03:14,001 --> 00:03:17,584 - She's the first lady racer. - But she didn't actually win. 26 00:03:17,713 --> 00:03:22,091 She crossed the line first. It's so exciting. 27 00:03:22,218 --> 00:03:24,590 Not nearly as exciting as crossing your mother. 28 00:03:24,720 --> 00:03:27,211 I think we can all ignore that. 29 00:03:27,348 --> 00:03:30,384 Oh, what is that man doing? 30 00:03:34,772 --> 00:03:36,100 Jackson! 31 00:03:36,232 --> 00:03:38,390 - Madam? - What did I tell you? 32 00:03:38,526 --> 00:03:42,737 Put the camellias by the front door before the guests arrive! 33 00:03:42,863 --> 00:03:44,322 - Furber. - Madam? 34 00:03:44,448 --> 00:03:48,114 Salvage any of Jackson's appalling pruning and send it to Mrs Holborough 35 00:03:48,244 --> 00:03:53,120 who's kindly offered up a leg of mutton for dinner, which you'll fetch, Marion. 36 00:03:53,249 --> 00:03:56,250 But Reverend Burton has asked me to drain the font. 37 00:03:56,377 --> 00:03:59,663 - My hands are clearly full. - I'll go. 38 00:03:59,797 --> 00:04:03,083 Uncle George has posted the most grizzly clippings 39 00:04:03,217 --> 00:04:04,925 of the Valentine's Day Massacre! 40 00:04:05,052 --> 00:04:06,297 Hilda. 41 00:04:06,429 --> 00:04:11,007 Seven terrified men cut down in a hail of automatic gun fire! 42 00:04:11,142 --> 00:04:15,389 Made worse by the strays that came to lap the curdled blood. 43 00:04:15,521 --> 00:04:18,973 - Hilda... - The Devil Dogs! The Hounds of Hell! 44 00:04:19,108 --> 00:04:21,860 The leg of lamb! Now. 45 00:04:26,240 --> 00:04:31,614 Why we try and marry her off to gentry when plainly she'd prefer an undertaker. 46 00:04:31,746 --> 00:04:35,743 Seating. I'm putting Sarah on your left and Philip on your right, 47 00:04:35,875 --> 00:04:38,544 so please try and make an effort to be civil. 48 00:04:38,669 --> 00:04:43,296 Right...l shall go and brush up on my very small talk. 49 00:04:44,592 --> 00:04:46,834 It might be an awkward meal. 50 00:04:46,969 --> 00:04:50,753 For all we know Sarah's grazing in greener pastures. 51 00:04:50,890 --> 00:04:55,931 Whilst your brother sows his wild oats in the South of France with his floozy? 52 00:04:56,062 --> 00:05:01,222 No. We'll keep the home fires burning until his highness wanders home. 53 00:05:01,359 --> 00:05:03,150 Hmm. Like father did? 54 00:05:03,277 --> 00:05:05,851 Yes. Like your father did. 55 00:05:16,207 --> 00:05:18,413 I've got news, everybody! 56 00:05:19,293 --> 00:05:22,662 - You all right, sir? - No. Are you? 57 00:05:22,797 --> 00:05:25,584 - Coping, sir. - Hear, hear. Well done. 58 00:05:25,716 --> 00:05:28,670 Well done? They look like they're waiting for a firing squad. 59 00:05:28,803 --> 00:05:33,180 - Can't you make them more relaxed? - Last meal and a cigarette, perhaps? 60 00:05:33,307 --> 00:05:37,519 I can't believe it. You'll never guess. 61 00:05:37,645 --> 00:05:41,512 Houdini escaped the Chinese water torture only to die of a burst appendix. 62 00:05:41,649 --> 00:05:44,982 How ghastly! Oh, and Mother's got a telegram. 63 00:05:46,320 --> 00:05:48,527 "Mr and Mrs Whittaker". Your mother. 64 00:05:49,907 --> 00:05:51,983 What's it say, Father? 65 00:05:52,952 --> 00:05:55,241 Perhaps your mother should read this first. 66 00:05:55,371 --> 00:06:00,116 Oh! That stupid, stupid, stupid boy! 67 00:06:00,251 --> 00:06:03,168 What's happened? Has there been an accident? 68 00:06:03,296 --> 00:06:06,332 - It's John, he's married that f-f-f... - Francophile? 69 00:06:06,465 --> 00:06:08,873 - F-f-f... - Photographer? 70 00:06:09,010 --> 00:06:11,714 - Pharmacist? - Why are you smirking? 71 00:06:11,846 --> 00:06:15,013 Deploying a smile. One member of this family may actually be happy. 72 00:06:15,141 --> 00:06:18,841 Don't be absurd! We don't know anything about this woman. Furber! 73 00:06:18,978 --> 00:06:20,686 Furber! 74 00:06:20,813 --> 00:06:23,387 - Oh, not again! - Madam. 75 00:06:23,524 --> 00:06:25,600 Lord have mercy. 76 00:06:25,735 --> 00:06:29,353 Mister John is coming home with his... with his wife. 77 00:06:29,488 --> 00:06:31,814 Yes. Their bags have just arrived. Congratulations, Madam. 78 00:06:31,949 --> 00:06:35,817 I'll be the judge of that. Clear up this mess and get Cook to send up a ham. 79 00:06:35,953 --> 00:06:39,951 - This is from Dover. They'll be half way. - Yes, Furber. Dress the mutton as ham. 80 00:06:40,082 --> 00:06:42,241 Very sharp, don't cut yourself. 81 00:06:42,376 --> 00:06:44,914 John married the floozy. How exciting! 82 00:06:58,309 --> 00:07:02,805 83 00:07:02,939 --> 00:07:05,856 84 00:07:05,983 --> 00:07:11,938 ...this dream we found 85 00:07:14,617 --> 00:07:18,200 There she blows. Behold the country cottage. 86 00:07:18,329 --> 00:07:20,405 Oh, Lord, it's enormous. 87 00:07:20,539 --> 00:07:24,489 So, I lied about gingerbread hedges and obese little children. 88 00:07:24,627 --> 00:07:28,162 - How hard to swim is the moat? - Smoke and mirrors, darling. 89 00:07:28,297 --> 00:07:30,206 Smoke and mirrors. 90 00:07:32,677 --> 00:07:36,461 Oh, by the by, smoking...don't. Apparently it wilts the azaleas. 91 00:07:36,597 --> 00:07:40,262 - That makes no sense. Speak English. - All will be revealed, darling. 92 00:07:42,353 --> 00:07:46,979 Oh, give me back the wheel of my car. I'm going back to Detroit! 93 00:07:52,321 --> 00:07:54,230 How romantic! 94 00:07:54,365 --> 00:07:57,532 Here they come! Oh, Furber! 95 00:07:57,660 --> 00:08:00,151 Mister John and his wife are about to arrive. 96 00:08:00,288 --> 00:08:03,158 - I can't see them. - Your tunnel vision. 97 00:08:06,127 --> 00:08:07,289 Ooh! 98 00:08:11,757 --> 00:08:14,758 - Smile, Marion. - I don't feel like smiling. 99 00:08:14,885 --> 00:08:16,463 You're English, dear. Fake it. 100 00:08:26,230 --> 00:08:29,599 The prodigal son returns in a blaze of gravel. 101 00:08:29,734 --> 00:08:32,022 Father! You shaved. 102 00:08:34,739 --> 00:08:37,360 Welcome, Madam. 103 00:08:37,491 --> 00:08:40,243 You look gorgeous. 104 00:08:40,369 --> 00:08:42,492 It's so lovely to see you. 105 00:08:47,168 --> 00:08:49,623 Oh, darling. Sorry, sorry! 106 00:08:52,298 --> 00:08:54,789 This is my wife, Larita. 107 00:08:55,885 --> 00:08:59,170 Mrs Whittaker, the pleasure is all mine. 108 00:08:59,305 --> 00:09:00,847 Oh, you're American. 109 00:09:00,973 --> 00:09:03,725 - And very welcome. Jim Whittaker. - This is my father. 110 00:09:03,851 --> 00:09:06,473 I fought alongside many of your countrymen, Larita, 111 00:09:06,604 --> 00:09:09,273 and I must say it's an honour to have a comrade in the family. 112 00:09:09,398 --> 00:09:12,565 Thank you. I do hope I'm not a disappointment. 113 00:09:12,693 --> 00:09:15,149 - Far from it. - And my two little blisters. 114 00:09:15,279 --> 00:09:16,939 Hilda and Marion. 115 00:09:17,073 --> 00:09:19,742 Aren't you the woman who won the Grand Prix? 116 00:09:19,867 --> 00:09:21,527 First place, before disqualification. 117 00:09:21,661 --> 00:09:25,658 Apparently you need chest hair to change gears in Monaco. 118 00:09:25,790 --> 00:09:29,704 I saw you in the paper. I cut your head out. I could just die! 119 00:09:31,545 --> 00:09:35,495 Furber, that suitcase to the drawing room, and do be careful. 120 00:09:35,633 --> 00:09:38,753 Marion... Golly, you're not a bit like what we imagined. 121 00:09:38,886 --> 00:09:41,804 Somewhat older, I expect. Awfully sorry about that. 122 00:09:44,559 --> 00:09:46,847 Before the frostbite sets in... 123 00:09:46,978 --> 00:09:51,271 I'm looking forward to getting acquainted with the mother of my "Panda". 124 00:09:51,399 --> 00:09:54,435 You'll find me quite uncomplicated, I'm afraid. 125 00:09:54,569 --> 00:09:56,561 Oh! What are you doing? 126 00:09:56,696 --> 00:09:58,854 Carrying you over the finish line. 127 00:10:02,910 --> 00:10:05,995 Venus de Milo meet my Venus Detroit. 128 00:10:06,122 --> 00:10:07,664 Oh, hello. 129 00:10:07,790 --> 00:10:10,115 Mother's turned our old nursery into a boudoir. 130 00:10:10,251 --> 00:10:12,327 I wouldn't exactly call it a boudoir, Hilda. 131 00:10:12,461 --> 00:10:15,628 Marvellous. All those grubby memories of Little Johnnie. 132 00:10:15,756 --> 00:10:17,832 We had no time to raid the hothouse. 133 00:10:17,967 --> 00:10:20,209 I only hope we can make you comfortable. 134 00:10:20,344 --> 00:10:23,547 Don't go to any trouble. We're only staying a few days. 135 00:10:25,892 --> 00:10:28,050 - Aren't we, Johnnie? - Of course. 136 00:10:28,185 --> 00:10:30,474 And for our next surprise... 137 00:10:34,400 --> 00:10:37,271 What on earth is that? 138 00:10:38,571 --> 00:10:41,109 His master's voice! A wedding gift from us to you all. 139 00:10:41,240 --> 00:10:44,858 How divine! You should've got married years ago! 140 00:10:44,994 --> 00:10:51,957 another sunny honeymoon 141 00:10:52,084 --> 00:10:58,205 for making whoopee... 142 00:11:00,384 --> 00:11:02,710 Come on, little blister. Twirl for me. 143 00:11:08,768 --> 00:11:13,643 Oh, a Continental education. Not all of us have been so fortunate. 144 00:11:13,773 --> 00:11:16,939 An emotional depiction of the French postal service, Mrs Whittaker. 145 00:11:17,068 --> 00:11:19,903 Come now, not Mrs Whittaker. It's "Mother" now. 146 00:11:20,029 --> 00:11:22,900 I don't think we're quite ready for that yet. 147 00:11:23,032 --> 00:11:29,236 Since time is so clearly against us, why don't you show Larita up to the nursery? 148 00:11:29,372 --> 00:11:31,863 Dinner's at 8:00. 149 00:11:31,999 --> 00:11:35,036 - You didn't tell them? - One bombshell at a time, darling. 150 00:11:35,169 --> 00:11:39,712 That's not fair! Your poor mother. How long are we staying? 151 00:11:39,840 --> 00:11:41,750 A few days? 152 00:11:41,884 --> 00:11:46,712 I shoulder the shortcomings of this family and what do I get in return? A few days! 153 00:11:46,847 --> 00:11:49,552 Look at her. What am I supposed to do with the bauble of a woman? 154 00:11:49,684 --> 00:11:51,842 - Hang her? - I think she's splendid. 155 00:11:51,978 --> 00:11:55,560 - Do you, Hilda? Well, we can all relax. - She's not what I expected. 156 00:11:55,690 --> 00:11:57,433 She's exactly what I expected. 157 00:11:57,567 --> 00:12:01,018 - Surely not exactly? She wasn't drunk. - Oh, very funny, Jim. 158 00:12:01,153 --> 00:12:04,772 - Reduce this to the burlesque. - She looks so expensive! 159 00:12:04,907 --> 00:12:07,363 - Very. - Hmm. I like her. 160 00:12:07,493 --> 00:12:10,198 Yes, Jim. We all know what you like. 161 00:12:10,329 --> 00:12:11,705 Mother! 162 00:12:18,546 --> 00:12:21,119 Oh, we have all been sent to our "wombs". 163 00:12:23,426 --> 00:12:26,545 - And so toasty. - Economics in action. 164 00:12:26,679 --> 00:12:29,633 She keeps half the house closed to save on heating. 165 00:12:29,765 --> 00:12:32,387 That explains the frosty reception. 166 00:12:32,518 --> 00:12:35,852 Well, darling. Let me warm you up. 167 00:12:58,336 --> 00:13:01,253 - Well? - She's lovely, I'm very proud of you. 168 00:13:01,380 --> 00:13:03,207 Thanks, Father. 169 00:13:03,341 --> 00:13:07,504 John? How long is a few days? 170 00:13:07,637 --> 00:13:10,721 Mother, Larita and I would like to find a home in London. 171 00:13:10,848 --> 00:13:14,549 - But this is your home. - A home of their own. 172 00:13:16,687 --> 00:13:18,976 But Panda, we need you here. 173 00:13:19,106 --> 00:13:23,484 Since you went off around the Riviera, we've had to let go of six more people. 174 00:13:23,611 --> 00:13:25,853 lf you'd just listened to me and taken on some machinery. 175 00:13:25,988 --> 00:13:29,404 Wouldn't that be a good idea? I could run the entire estate single-handedly. 176 00:13:29,533 --> 00:13:33,234 Congratulations on your insight and your spontaneity. 177 00:13:33,371 --> 00:13:36,656 Sarah and Philip are coming to dinner tonight, and I have got a table plan 178 00:13:36,791 --> 00:13:39,116 that will take the League of Nations to unravel. 179 00:13:39,252 --> 00:13:44,210 - Tonight? That's absolutely splendid! - Don't be so fickle in your affections. 180 00:13:44,340 --> 00:13:46,629 Sarah might not be as accommodating as you expect. 181 00:13:46,759 --> 00:13:48,716 Codswallop. She'll be delighted. 182 00:13:48,844 --> 00:13:53,008 lf mother was so desperate for her hand in marriage, she should've asked herself! 183 00:13:53,140 --> 00:13:55,299 Strange as it may seem, I agree with your sister. 184 00:13:55,434 --> 00:13:57,178 I think you're wrong. 185 00:13:57,311 --> 00:14:00,727 On certain things, yes. Call her. 186 00:14:00,856 --> 00:14:02,564 - Really? - Really. 187 00:14:02,692 --> 00:14:06,939 Really! lf Edgar were here, he'd do the manly thing. 188 00:14:07,071 --> 00:14:09,562 What? Run away? 189 00:14:13,661 --> 00:14:15,488 Here they come! 190 00:14:29,927 --> 00:14:33,795 And the chequered flag goes to... Fast work, John! 191 00:14:33,931 --> 00:14:38,095 I should've written, but it happened so fast, I didn't know where I was. 192 00:14:38,227 --> 00:14:40,434 In Larita's arms, it seems. 193 00:14:40,563 --> 00:14:43,848 - Please don't be disappointed. - Of course I'm disappointed. 194 00:14:43,983 --> 00:14:46,900 But tell me you're happy, and I'll tell you you're forgiven. 195 00:14:47,028 --> 00:14:50,646 you're Mahatma Gandhi! 196 00:14:50,781 --> 00:14:53,355 Panda, don't break out the brandy just yet. 197 00:14:53,492 --> 00:14:55,236 The hell we're not. 198 00:14:55,369 --> 00:14:59,449 - Have I missed something? - Let sleeping cows stand. 199 00:14:59,582 --> 00:15:01,491 Oh, you plonker! 200 00:15:01,626 --> 00:15:04,710 Rule one, push sleeping cow. 201 00:15:04,837 --> 00:15:07,245 Rule two, get out of the way. 202 00:15:07,381 --> 00:15:09,955 Rule three, remember rule two. 203 00:15:10,092 --> 00:15:12,666 Sarah! It's so lovely to see you. 204 00:15:12,803 --> 00:15:15,092 I hear your poor father is not having a good day. 205 00:15:15,222 --> 00:15:17,796 I'm afraid not. He sends his love. 206 00:15:17,934 --> 00:15:21,349 You are a jolly good sport, turning up like this, that's all I can say. 207 00:15:21,479 --> 00:15:24,729 I wouldn't miss it for the world. Larita is such a pretty name. 208 00:15:24,857 --> 00:15:28,273 Yes. Excellent for musical comedy. Hilda! 209 00:15:28,402 --> 00:15:31,522 - I hear the cow's in a terrible way. - I've sent flowers. 210 00:15:31,656 --> 00:15:33,862 And did she eat them? Touche! 211 00:15:33,991 --> 00:15:35,818 Good evening to you all. 212 00:15:36,661 --> 00:15:38,700 Nobody told me tonight was fancy dress! 213 00:15:38,829 --> 00:15:41,866 Then why have you come as the village idiot? 214 00:15:43,417 --> 00:15:45,825 I think I'm snagged. 215 00:15:45,962 --> 00:15:48,203 Let me help you with that. 216 00:15:50,925 --> 00:15:52,668 Holy mother! 217 00:15:53,886 --> 00:15:59,093 Panda? You're forgiven...tenfold. 218 00:16:04,480 --> 00:16:10,601 Sarah Hurst, I'd like to introduce my wife, Larita Whittaker. 219 00:16:10,736 --> 00:16:13,773 Gosh, I do like the sound of that. 220 00:16:13,906 --> 00:16:16,113 Sarah...finally. 221 00:16:16,242 --> 00:16:19,860 - Johnnie talks about you constantly. - How very annoying for you. 222 00:16:19,996 --> 00:16:25,037 - I hope we can be friends. - We already are. Congratulations. 223 00:16:25,167 --> 00:16:28,168 Er...I'd like to be friends, too. 224 00:16:28,296 --> 00:16:31,961 - Larita, my tiresome brother... - The dishonourable Philip Hurst. 225 00:16:32,091 --> 00:16:34,499 Charmed, my dear lady. Indeed. 226 00:16:34,635 --> 00:16:37,043 Philip, won't you escort me in? 227 00:16:37,179 --> 00:16:40,430 Of course, my beautiful, little Sausage Fingers. 228 00:16:40,558 --> 00:16:43,179 That's whet my appetite. Shall we adjourn to the dining room? 229 00:16:43,311 --> 00:16:45,303 And toast my beautiful bride. 230 00:16:45,438 --> 00:16:48,142 Had we known there was to be a wedding reception, 231 00:16:48,274 --> 00:16:50,765 we could've lashed out on taffeta! 232 00:16:50,902 --> 00:16:54,733 quite pleasant once you stop struggling. 233 00:16:54,864 --> 00:16:59,075 So, John, was Larita's family able to attend the wedding? 234 00:17:05,917 --> 00:17:07,494 More cabbage, Madam? 235 00:17:07,627 --> 00:17:10,248 There's lots to do, Larita. You ride, don't you? 236 00:17:10,379 --> 00:17:12,705 Boats, cars or planes? 237 00:17:12,840 --> 00:17:16,291 - No, horses, silly. - Ah, yes, horses. 238 00:17:16,427 --> 00:17:19,132 Faulty steering and unreliable brakes. 239 00:17:20,473 --> 00:17:22,430 I'm stealing that for Stirrup Cup! 240 00:17:22,558 --> 00:17:24,598 - Stirrup what? - Cup. 241 00:17:24,727 --> 00:17:27,479 Every November, Philip and Sarah's family host the hunt. 242 00:17:27,605 --> 00:17:29,847 Wait until you meet their father, Lord Hurst, he's terrific. 243 00:17:29,982 --> 00:17:33,814 - And Lady Hurst? - Was terrific, until she...stopped. 244 00:17:35,905 --> 00:17:37,732 - Stopped what? - Living. 245 00:17:38,783 --> 00:17:41,155 Oh, I'm very sorry to hear that. 246 00:17:42,286 --> 00:17:46,995 Between father's polio and Philip's mania for tipping cows... 247 00:17:47,124 --> 00:17:49,082 Can we please just drop the cows? 248 00:17:49,210 --> 00:17:51,701 I think we'll give the fox a break this year. 249 00:17:51,837 --> 00:17:56,215 Oh, no hunt? Mrs Winston gave me her saddle. I've had a wax. 250 00:17:57,969 --> 00:18:01,219 Your father and I conspired to make John the Master of the Hunt. 251 00:18:01,347 --> 00:18:04,597 People come from far and wide. It's such a shame to disappoint them. 252 00:18:04,725 --> 00:18:06,469 Very thoughtful, Mother. 253 00:18:06,602 --> 00:18:09,307 You do hunt, I take it, Larita? 254 00:18:09,438 --> 00:18:12,523 Hypocrites, gossips or defenceless animals? 255 00:18:12,650 --> 00:18:13,930 Bravo! 256 00:18:14,068 --> 00:18:16,108 You wouldn't get her to the start. 257 00:18:16,237 --> 00:18:19,855 We have another conscientious objector, Father. 258 00:18:19,991 --> 00:18:24,238 Company! Do you object to the circus or the slaughter, Major? 259 00:18:24,370 --> 00:18:26,778 I support Sheppard's position on pacifism. 260 00:18:26,914 --> 00:18:30,782 Good for you. So, when does the carnage begin? 261 00:18:30,918 --> 00:18:34,583 After the War Widow's Revue, but before the craft fair, 262 00:18:34,714 --> 00:18:36,587 in between the Dog Show and the shoot. 263 00:18:36,716 --> 00:18:41,045 Don't forget the highlight. Mother's Christmas dance is the hot ticket. 264 00:18:41,178 --> 00:18:44,345 She's ordered the most exquisite Japanese lanterns. 265 00:18:44,473 --> 00:18:47,047 - From Japan? - No, Fortnum and Mason's. 266 00:18:47,184 --> 00:18:50,850 Oh, yes. Prepare for a whirlwind, Larita. 267 00:18:52,231 --> 00:18:53,939 I'm breathless already. 268 00:18:57,862 --> 00:19:01,029 I won't make it to Christmas. You won't need to. 269 00:19:01,157 --> 00:19:03,695 I won't make it to breakfast! What were we just eating? 270 00:19:03,826 --> 00:19:06,399 The lumpy grey and beige concoction? 271 00:19:06,537 --> 00:19:10,665 Oh, yes. That's the word I was looking for..."greige". 272 00:19:10,791 --> 00:19:14,207 Absolutely no idea. But it is the speciality of the house. 273 00:19:14,337 --> 00:19:17,622 Incoming! Have you met my namesake? He's very good in bed. 274 00:19:17,757 --> 00:19:20,426 - Shh! They'll hear you. - I don't care. 275 00:19:20,551 --> 00:19:22,176 I do. 276 00:19:23,429 --> 00:19:26,181 I know we need the heat, but please don't smoke. 277 00:19:26,307 --> 00:19:28,679 Mother's clairvoyant about these things. 278 00:19:28,809 --> 00:19:31,265 She loathes me, Johnnie. 279 00:19:31,395 --> 00:19:34,930 I'm a gold-digger, burrowing in from the land of opportunists. 280 00:19:36,400 --> 00:19:38,891 Your father's an interesting study, though. 281 00:19:39,028 --> 00:19:41,104 Quietly sardonic. I like that in a man. 282 00:19:41,239 --> 00:19:44,524 That won't earn you many brownie points under this roof. 283 00:19:46,160 --> 00:19:49,743 After the Armistice, Father didn't come straight home. 284 00:19:49,872 --> 00:19:53,288 He caroused around France and ltaly, drinking, having affairs... 285 00:19:53,417 --> 00:19:56,869 A lot of men did similar... couldn't settle down. 286 00:19:57,004 --> 00:20:00,373 - Why didn't she go after him? - A question of pride. 287 00:20:00,508 --> 00:20:02,631 He finally just wandered home. 288 00:20:02,760 --> 00:20:05,963 Still a bit of a sore point. We try not to speak about it. 289 00:20:06,097 --> 00:20:07,507 Except in public. 290 00:20:07,640 --> 00:20:10,557 You see, she feels she's missed out on something. 291 00:20:10,685 --> 00:20:13,258 Which means, of course, she's missed out on everything. 292 00:20:13,396 --> 00:20:16,847 Exactly. The war robbed her of all her expectations. 293 00:20:16,983 --> 00:20:19,687 She takes one look at a woman like you... 294 00:20:19,819 --> 00:20:23,069 The harlot stealing into the nursery... 295 00:20:23,197 --> 00:20:25,356 The delicious concubine... 296 00:20:25,491 --> 00:20:27,484 ...with the delectable ears... 297 00:20:28,286 --> 00:20:29,780 ...nose... 298 00:20:30,329 --> 00:20:31,788 ...neck. 299 00:20:33,624 --> 00:20:35,118 I could just... 300 00:20:36,502 --> 00:20:37,961 ...eat you. 301 00:20:38,087 --> 00:20:40,495 After that meal I'm not surprised. 302 00:20:48,806 --> 00:20:53,682 303 00:21:34,810 --> 00:21:39,472 Dear Lord, thank you for bringing John and his floozy home safely. 304 00:21:48,157 --> 00:21:51,277 'Hmm...John!' 305 00:22:00,211 --> 00:22:03,911 - Why is Larita always so late? - You can't hurry perfection. 306 00:22:04,048 --> 00:22:08,425 - Edgar was never late for a meal. - He's missed a few lately. 307 00:22:08,552 --> 00:22:12,135 Good morning. How are we all on this glorious day? 308 00:22:12,265 --> 00:22:15,965 There she is! Morning, darling. 309 00:22:18,938 --> 00:22:21,144 What would Madam like for breakfast? 310 00:22:21,899 --> 00:22:24,936 I think Madam will get more sustenance from a kipper. 311 00:22:25,069 --> 00:22:28,319 - But it won't be as much fun. - Aren't you riding with us? 312 00:22:28,447 --> 00:22:30,773 Darling, I think it's about high time 313 00:22:30,908 --> 00:22:34,858 that your mother and I have an intimate tete-a-tete. 314 00:22:34,996 --> 00:22:38,447 - Just us girls. - Lovely. 315 00:22:38,583 --> 00:22:40,990 What a frightening thought. 316 00:22:43,379 --> 00:22:50,591 Two hemispheres under one roof. Papua New Guinea, India, the Argentine. 317 00:22:54,140 --> 00:22:57,057 I may not have travelled, but the world has come to me. 318 00:22:57,184 --> 00:23:00,435 Are you coming down with something? 319 00:23:00,563 --> 00:23:03,766 Pollen. But if I hold my breath long enough... 320 00:23:03,899 --> 00:23:05,643 How peculiar. 321 00:23:05,776 --> 00:23:08,065 Which is why we should get to know one another. 322 00:23:08,195 --> 00:23:11,113 - Where does one start? - Shall I make headway? 323 00:23:11,240 --> 00:23:14,823 I was born in Detroit. My father worked in the steel plant. 324 00:23:14,952 --> 00:23:17,622 He was one of the first lured over to Henry Ford. 325 00:23:17,747 --> 00:23:19,739 Ah, hence the love of motoring? 326 00:23:19,874 --> 00:23:22,329 Yes, but I also love animals. 327 00:23:22,460 --> 00:23:24,618 I am a city girl. I take chickens to the vet. 328 00:23:24,754 --> 00:23:26,378 Oh! 329 00:23:26,505 --> 00:23:30,634 You can't be squeamish about livestock now that you are living in the country. 330 00:23:30,760 --> 00:23:32,836 Which was never my intention. 331 00:23:32,970 --> 00:23:35,841 I was happily carving out a niche for myself on the race circuit 332 00:23:35,973 --> 00:23:40,267 when I was unexpectedly flagged down by someone irresistible. 333 00:23:42,063 --> 00:23:45,930 Remarrying was the farthest thing from my mind. 334 00:23:47,944 --> 00:23:49,651 I see... 335 00:23:52,198 --> 00:23:53,941 May I ask...? 336 00:23:54,867 --> 00:23:58,450 Oh, dead, unfortunately. No children. 337 00:23:58,579 --> 00:24:02,577 Oh... How disappointing for you. 338 00:24:02,708 --> 00:24:05,080 Still, he provided well, though? 339 00:24:05,211 --> 00:24:10,003 Yes, but there were a lot of hidden costs associated with his passing. 340 00:24:10,132 --> 00:24:15,127 Oh, that beautiful motor car... Surely, you must have independent means? 341 00:24:15,263 --> 00:24:17,967 I'm more than happy to discuss my means, 342 00:24:18,099 --> 00:24:20,387 but I think you'll be a tad disappointed. 343 00:24:20,518 --> 00:24:22,890 The car is my sole source of income. 344 00:24:23,020 --> 00:24:26,187 Which makes living in London an imperative. 345 00:24:26,315 --> 00:24:28,806 But what will John do in the city? 346 00:24:28,943 --> 00:24:31,315 Work. It's not uncommon. 347 00:24:31,445 --> 00:24:33,105 Oh! 348 00:24:34,198 --> 00:24:37,282 John was brought up in the country, Larita. 349 00:24:37,410 --> 00:24:39,533 Where will he work? 350 00:24:39,662 --> 00:24:43,576 Chalk Farm, perhaps? Or St-Martin-In-The-Fields? 351 00:24:43,708 --> 00:24:48,168 I know this is not perfect so that's why I'm asking for your guidance. 352 00:24:48,296 --> 00:24:51,581 So, please, how can I make this pleasant for everybody? 353 00:24:51,716 --> 00:24:56,543 Well, erm...wartime experience dictates that you keep your head down 354 00:24:56,679 --> 00:24:58,636 and you fit in as well as you can. 355 00:24:58,764 --> 00:25:03,510 - Oh, there's a war on? - Oh, no...not necessarily. 356 00:25:04,437 --> 00:25:07,603 Australian mimosa. Mmm...beautiful. 357 00:25:08,899 --> 00:25:11,188 Oh... 358 00:25:16,198 --> 00:25:20,410 And then the British troops opened fire... How grizzly! 359 00:25:20,536 --> 00:25:24,035 - How'd it go, Mother? - Oh, marvellous! 360 00:25:24,165 --> 00:25:25,410 Marvellous. 361 00:25:31,505 --> 00:25:33,581 Thanks for the invitation! 362 00:25:41,641 --> 00:25:43,598 Thanks for the invitation! 363 00:25:43,726 --> 00:25:46,264 Oh, it's Lord Hurst! 364 00:25:46,395 --> 00:25:49,313 I fear storm clouds are gathering, Mrs Whit. 365 00:25:49,440 --> 00:25:51,563 Stop being maudlin, Father. 366 00:25:51,692 --> 00:25:53,851 - It's the future! - Spanner! 367 00:25:53,986 --> 00:25:58,447 Father, allow me to introduce Panda's new chauffeuse. 368 00:25:58,574 --> 00:26:02,239 - Lovely La-La-Larita. - Watch it, Philip. 369 00:26:02,370 --> 00:26:05,739 My son is prone to fabrication, but I can see on this occasion 370 00:26:05,873 --> 00:26:08,578 he has been perfectly frank, Mrs Whittaker. 371 00:26:09,710 --> 00:26:13,708 Yes, that's right. There are two of us now. 372 00:26:13,839 --> 00:26:16,544 No shortage of wits around here any more. 373 00:26:16,676 --> 00:26:20,210 OK, stand back! I give you, the future! 374 00:26:24,725 --> 00:26:27,679 All right, John. You can take my baby out for a spin. 375 00:26:29,397 --> 00:26:32,813 Ha-ha! Allergies. She inflates like a puffer fish. 376 00:26:32,942 --> 00:26:35,480 You just want to squeeze her until she pops. 377 00:26:35,611 --> 00:26:38,398 378 00:26:42,910 --> 00:26:45,318 379 00:26:46,956 --> 00:26:50,040 it's better than digging a ditch 380 00:26:50,167 --> 00:26:53,583 381 00:26:53,713 --> 00:26:56,417 382 00:26:56,549 --> 00:26:59,301 383 00:27:00,344 --> 00:27:02,966 384 00:27:14,942 --> 00:27:17,777 The missus is a bit trigger-happy this week. 385 00:27:17,903 --> 00:27:19,861 Bleeding tinnitus is killing me. 386 00:27:19,989 --> 00:27:24,283 I like the new Mrs Whit. Reminds me of the old one before the war. 387 00:27:24,410 --> 00:27:27,613 Only more reasonable. You can tell she's run her own household. 388 00:27:27,747 --> 00:27:29,455 Oh, be silent! 389 00:27:29,582 --> 00:27:33,366 Good morning, Furber, Jackson, Millie, and...? 390 00:27:33,502 --> 00:27:36,290 Cook, I can't call you a verb. Your name? 391 00:27:37,131 --> 00:27:38,590 Beatrice. 392 00:27:42,136 --> 00:27:46,181 All right, all right...it's Doris. Sorry, Madam. 393 00:27:46,307 --> 00:27:48,845 Always wanted to be called Beatrice. 394 00:27:48,976 --> 00:27:53,638 Well, Beatrice, would you mind if I helped myself in the mornings? 395 00:27:53,773 --> 00:27:56,892 I fear I shall be rising later and later. 396 00:27:57,026 --> 00:27:59,517 Well...if it pleases, Mrs Whit. 397 00:28:01,739 --> 00:28:03,613 The point of the bell? 398 00:28:03,741 --> 00:28:06,944 When I ring it, you come to me, not the other way round! 399 00:28:08,079 --> 00:28:10,202 Larita. May I have a word? 400 00:28:11,415 --> 00:28:13,123 Come along! 401 00:28:16,045 --> 00:28:18,962 Would you please refrain from chatting to the staff? 402 00:28:19,090 --> 00:28:21,841 It's chore enough trying to keep this motley crew together. 403 00:28:21,968 --> 00:28:26,048 I had a brilliant French maid in Paris. Perhaps I should send for her? 404 00:28:26,180 --> 00:28:28,588 Thank you, no...erm... 405 00:28:28,724 --> 00:28:33,102 I'd prefer to keep English the first language in this household. 406 00:28:33,229 --> 00:28:34,853 Ah, there you are. 407 00:28:34,981 --> 00:28:37,472 I say! Anyone for tennis? 408 00:28:37,608 --> 00:28:38,937 Yes. You! 409 00:28:39,068 --> 00:28:41,476 John, Shackleton wouldn't let a dog out today! 410 00:28:41,612 --> 00:28:43,688 The fog has lifted and Whittakers don't do winter. 411 00:28:43,823 --> 00:28:47,073 You go ahead, darling. I'll play with myself. 412 00:28:47,201 --> 00:28:50,321 - No, really. I'm a lot of fun. - Ooh... 413 00:28:50,454 --> 00:28:53,159 John! It's brass monkeys out here! 414 00:28:57,003 --> 00:29:00,585 Day one of the Antarctic Open. Mister Whittaker to serve. 415 00:29:03,926 --> 00:29:06,133 - Hole in one! - Deuce. 416 00:29:06,262 --> 00:29:10,212 I see your pair of deuces and I raise you a tenner. 417 00:29:10,349 --> 00:29:13,303 The Titanic could have hit that! 418 00:29:13,436 --> 00:29:17,350 Sarah, you're an embarrassment to the family name. I'll have you killed. 419 00:29:17,481 --> 00:29:21,182 Good God! What's wrong with you? No! Stop now! 420 00:29:21,319 --> 00:29:24,522 - Stop, everybody! Listen! - Shoot the court jester! 421 00:29:24,655 --> 00:29:28,605 - Nice backhand! - ls that a backhand compliment? 422 00:29:28,743 --> 00:29:31,946 go out in the midday sun! 423 00:29:32,079 --> 00:29:35,579 the Chinese wouldn't dare to 424 00:29:35,708 --> 00:29:38,625 from twelve to one 425 00:29:38,753 --> 00:29:42,086 426 00:29:42,214 --> 00:29:45,714 Laurel and Hardy step up to the crease. The fillies are lining up. 427 00:29:45,843 --> 00:29:49,627 Miss Hilda Whittaker looking most fetching in her feed bag and bridle! 428 00:29:56,437 --> 00:29:58,595 One woman's heaven... 429 00:29:59,982 --> 00:30:01,856 Oh, she's absolutely beautiful. 430 00:30:04,195 --> 00:30:07,860 Broken, tarnished and completely useless. 431 00:30:09,158 --> 00:30:13,203 Things guaranteed to keep my wife at bay. 432 00:30:13,329 --> 00:30:15,037 May l? 433 00:30:15,164 --> 00:30:17,572 lf you don't mind getting your hands dirty. 434 00:30:17,708 --> 00:30:21,540 In Detroit, what we lack in dirt, we make up for in filth. 435 00:30:21,671 --> 00:30:24,790 Your first husband from that neck of the woods? 436 00:30:24,924 --> 00:30:27,415 Oh...well, word gets about. 437 00:30:29,720 --> 00:30:32,507 - So where is he now? - Dead. 438 00:30:34,684 --> 00:30:36,557 Cancer. 439 00:30:36,686 --> 00:30:39,011 He was a fair bit older than me. 440 00:30:39,146 --> 00:30:42,895 I spent a while playing the unmerry widow but the black wore thin. 441 00:30:43,776 --> 00:30:47,477 - You didn't care for him, I gather? - I cared too much. 442 00:30:47,613 --> 00:30:51,445 Life was just such an unpleasant experience for the man, l... 443 00:30:52,034 --> 00:30:55,320 I'd be a liar to say I wasn't glad when he was relieved of it. 444 00:31:03,921 --> 00:31:07,290 - When were you last in France? - Just after the war? 445 00:31:07,425 --> 00:31:09,382 On a personal reconnaissance, 446 00:31:09,510 --> 00:31:14,338 trying to ascertain what exactly all those fine young men had died for. 447 00:31:15,975 --> 00:31:18,727 Apparently, I'm of the romantic Lost Generation. 448 00:31:20,021 --> 00:31:21,764 What did you lose? 449 00:31:22,773 --> 00:31:24,849 I'm not sure. 450 00:32:23,042 --> 00:32:25,498 Oh, hello...hello. 451 00:32:25,628 --> 00:32:29,460 Who was the tiny tank? Who's a pretty, little, cheeky chorizo? 452 00:32:30,758 --> 00:32:34,209 On bended knees, please come and play with me. 453 00:32:34,345 --> 00:32:36,551 Johnnie dear, you know how much I love you, 454 00:32:36,681 --> 00:32:40,381 so please try to take this in the best possible light. 455 00:32:40,518 --> 00:32:44,598 I'm getting a machine gun and mowing down your entire family. 456 00:32:44,730 --> 00:32:48,349 That's fairly disappointing. I thought you and Father were getting along. 457 00:32:48,484 --> 00:32:51,105 Yes, I might spare the men folk. 458 00:32:51,237 --> 00:32:54,937 But it's awfully dispiriting. We have absolutely no privacy here. 459 00:32:55,074 --> 00:32:57,565 I never needed any privacy before. This is my home. 460 00:32:57,702 --> 00:33:00,406 It's not mine. And I very much want one. 461 00:33:01,831 --> 00:33:06,908 no chaperone can get our number 462 00:33:07,044 --> 00:33:11,172 let's misbehave 463 00:33:14,385 --> 00:33:17,090 Timing is everything, you little brute! 464 00:33:17,221 --> 00:33:20,507 Umpire at least. Philip is pining for you. 465 00:33:20,641 --> 00:33:24,556 lf I knew you played tennis, I never would've signed the marriage certificate! 466 00:33:24,687 --> 00:33:26,430 Ow! 467 00:33:39,744 --> 00:33:42,282 Not a bad day for it. 468 00:33:42,413 --> 00:33:44,204 Reading. 469 00:33:44,332 --> 00:33:47,202 My fiance, Edgar, was always hiding behind books. 470 00:33:47,335 --> 00:33:51,831 Erm...you're needed on the tennis court. John was just asking after you. 471 00:33:51,964 --> 00:33:55,167 Would you like to see a photo of him...my Edgar? 472 00:33:55,301 --> 00:33:56,546 Poppy! 473 00:33:59,805 --> 00:34:02,972 - That's Enrico Caruso. - Who's dead, I know that... 474 00:34:03,100 --> 00:34:06,552 But if you ignore the nose and the mouth... 475 00:34:06,687 --> 00:34:10,103 ...and the ears... there's a striking resemblance. 476 00:34:12,026 --> 00:34:14,149 I don't actually have a picture of Edgar. 477 00:34:15,571 --> 00:34:17,611 Well...mustn't keep you. 478 00:34:17,740 --> 00:34:21,785 No, no. Of course. Looking forward to getting stuck in to a good book. 479 00:34:21,911 --> 00:34:23,950 Poppy! 480 00:34:24,080 --> 00:34:26,784 - You haven't seen the beast, have you? - The dog? 481 00:34:26,916 --> 00:34:29,241 Nope. I haven't. 482 00:34:30,962 --> 00:34:32,420 Poppy! 483 00:34:38,344 --> 00:34:41,843 Oh, poor, poor Poppy. I'm so sorry. 484 00:34:41,973 --> 00:34:43,681 Larita! 485 00:34:46,018 --> 00:34:50,561 I've been sent in to badger you. Please help us make up doubles? 486 00:34:50,690 --> 00:34:55,352 Oh, Hilda, I can't. I'm only good for the cocktails between sets. 487 00:34:55,486 --> 00:34:59,815 - We're between sets now. - You can't possibly want me on court. 488 00:35:01,117 --> 00:35:03,738 Philip! Go get him. 489 00:35:06,539 --> 00:35:08,496 Poppy! 490 00:35:10,501 --> 00:35:12,079 Poppy! 491 00:35:12,211 --> 00:35:13,753 Poppy! 492 00:35:17,300 --> 00:35:19,126 - What are you doing? - Reading. 493 00:35:19,260 --> 00:35:22,296 A Biblical Story". 494 00:35:22,430 --> 00:35:24,968 Who gave you this filth? 495 00:35:28,561 --> 00:35:31,764 Go and find the dog! Larita! 496 00:35:34,233 --> 00:35:38,183 Please refrain from giving my daughter pornographic literature. 497 00:35:38,321 --> 00:35:39,815 Yes, yes, of course. 498 00:35:39,947 --> 00:35:42,617 Oh, and I've volunteered you and Hilda 499 00:35:42,742 --> 00:35:46,442 to perform the Dance of the Dying Swan for the War Widows' Revue. 500 00:35:46,579 --> 00:35:48,406 We're short on numbers. 501 00:35:48,539 --> 00:35:50,995 Lovely. Anything to help. 502 00:35:51,125 --> 00:35:52,785 Have you seen the dog? 503 00:35:52,918 --> 00:35:55,077 No. Not recently. 504 00:35:55,212 --> 00:35:59,080 Probably out seizing the sunshine like everyone else. 505 00:36:02,970 --> 00:36:04,844 Poppy! 506 00:36:07,391 --> 00:36:08,850 Furber! 507 00:36:13,105 --> 00:36:16,640 Oh, it's you, Madam. I'm sorry. Can I get you anything? 508 00:36:16,776 --> 00:36:20,524 - A shovel. - Shovel. Of course. 509 00:36:21,238 --> 00:36:23,776 Go and get Philip a hot toddy. 510 00:36:23,908 --> 00:36:30,160 - Philip. You look so...so...so... - The suspense is killing me. 511 00:36:30,289 --> 00:36:31,867 Poppy! 512 00:36:32,583 --> 00:36:35,157 - Oh...sorry. - It's fine. 513 00:36:43,719 --> 00:36:46,341 Your brother is such a sharply honed twit. 514 00:36:49,016 --> 00:36:53,643 - Where's our beautiful cougar hiding? - Under a book, I expect. 515 00:36:53,771 --> 00:36:56,476 I wish she wouldn't slack indoors so much. 516 00:36:56,607 --> 00:37:00,272 Some people would kill to be indoors with Larita. 517 00:37:00,403 --> 00:37:02,479 She isn't built the same as us. 518 00:37:02,613 --> 00:37:04,570 Still, it is annoying, though. 519 00:37:04,699 --> 00:37:07,534 You're such a sport, always ready for anything. 520 00:37:07,660 --> 00:37:13,615 I haven't got Lari's beauty or charm or intelligence. 521 00:37:13,749 --> 00:37:16,454 - She is clever, isn't she? - Hmm... 522 00:37:16,585 --> 00:37:20,037 Clever...and bored. 523 00:37:20,172 --> 00:37:24,918 I don't understand it. I'm not bored, you're not bored, nobody else is bored. 524 00:37:25,052 --> 00:37:27,674 Your father is, out of his mind. 525 00:37:27,805 --> 00:37:29,714 Father was born bored. 526 00:37:30,683 --> 00:37:33,139 lf only she made an effort to play along. 527 00:37:33,269 --> 00:37:35,842 Stop being so torturous, Panda. 528 00:37:35,980 --> 00:37:38,518 You had her playing charades last night. What more do you want? 529 00:37:38,649 --> 00:37:41,686 John! John? 530 00:37:46,741 --> 00:37:51,153 To tell the truth, I never really liked her. Crabby, snappy, little bitch... 531 00:37:52,163 --> 00:37:55,283 I didn't like the dog much, either. 532 00:37:57,376 --> 00:38:00,792 Poor Poppy. Casualty of war. 533 00:38:03,924 --> 00:38:06,380 lf I may be so bold, Madam? 534 00:38:06,510 --> 00:38:10,722 These people ride horses. Lots of horses. 535 00:38:10,848 --> 00:38:13,766 It would be advantageous to do the same. 536 00:38:15,937 --> 00:38:18,937 And I thought Detroit was a tough town. 537 00:38:21,859 --> 00:38:28,941 538 00:38:30,034 --> 00:38:36,950 mystifies me... 539 00:38:40,628 --> 00:38:43,119 Oh, has your horse run out of gas? 540 00:38:52,390 --> 00:38:54,548 Oh, John, don't hurt it. 541 00:38:54,684 --> 00:38:59,725 Far from it. We've got a hunt coming up. Poor little mite needs a head start. 542 00:39:01,399 --> 00:39:03,356 Go on...run! 543 00:39:06,404 --> 00:39:09,986 So much to learn about each other. 544 00:39:11,742 --> 00:39:16,570 My curriculum vitae. The brook is the border of Sarah's property. 545 00:39:16,706 --> 00:39:20,999 Mother always imagined we'd join forces and invade Surrey. 546 00:39:23,212 --> 00:39:26,830 Oh, and how about those foot soldiers on high? 547 00:39:26,966 --> 00:39:31,295 That's Davis, Lord Hurst's man. And there's Lord Hurst... 548 00:39:31,429 --> 00:39:33,670 Closely followed by my mother-in-law. 549 00:39:33,806 --> 00:39:36,593 I wonder what the devil they're surveying? 550 00:39:39,478 --> 00:39:42,812 Are you disappointed you didn't marry Sarah? 551 00:39:42,940 --> 00:39:46,724 Of course not. We've seen each other naked since we were one. 552 00:39:46,861 --> 00:39:50,111 She's part of the...the...the...scenery. 553 00:39:51,407 --> 00:39:53,945 You can hack it a little while longer, can't you? 554 00:39:54,076 --> 00:39:58,288 How long is a little? And don't say two weeks again. 555 00:39:58,414 --> 00:40:01,997 Well, there's the War Widows' Revue, the craft fair... 556 00:40:02,126 --> 00:40:03,751 ...the hunt. 557 00:40:03,878 --> 00:40:07,662 - The memorial service... - What memorial service? 558 00:40:09,550 --> 00:40:12,966 Friends, we are gathered here today 559 00:40:13,095 --> 00:40:17,093 in remembrance of our missing friend, Poppy. 560 00:40:17,224 --> 00:40:19,016 Oh, Poppy... 561 00:40:20,019 --> 00:40:23,602 Wherever you have chosen to sow your seeds, 562 00:40:23,731 --> 00:40:26,400 we pray that you are blooming. 563 00:40:26,525 --> 00:40:29,195 We pray that you have gone to a better place. 564 00:40:29,320 --> 00:40:32,819 Shame we don't know exactly where that place is... 565 00:40:32,949 --> 00:40:36,483 Anyway, now for a eulogy from Emily Dickinson, queen of mirth. 566 00:40:38,704 --> 00:40:43,532 "Because I could not stop for death, he kindly stopped for me. 567 00:40:43,668 --> 00:40:47,582 "The carriage held but just ourselves and immortality." 568 00:40:47,713 --> 00:40:52,506 Or maybe the carriage didn't stop and Poppy got squished. 569 00:40:52,635 --> 00:40:55,090 Scraped off the road and put in a sausage... 570 00:40:55,221 --> 00:40:58,056 Oh, Hilda! 571 00:41:06,274 --> 00:41:08,562 Thank you, Mr Gribble. 572 00:41:09,318 --> 00:41:12,901 Now, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, 573 00:41:13,030 --> 00:41:17,526 behold Reverend Burton and Marion Whittaker 574 00:41:17,660 --> 00:41:22,820 as they reach for the scissors in "Samson and Delilah". 575 00:41:34,468 --> 00:41:37,635 Hark! I hear my husband snore! 576 00:41:38,889 --> 00:41:43,267 What the hell happened to Delilah? Looks like a sock full of oranges. 577 00:41:43,394 --> 00:41:49,681 I'll creep forth on padded foot and relieve him of his ample follicles. 578 00:42:13,382 --> 00:42:16,716 - How hilarious! - It's meant to be a tragedy! 579 00:42:16,844 --> 00:42:19,252 Then you succeeded beyond your wildest dreams. 580 00:42:19,388 --> 00:42:22,306 Your father seems to have a fan. 581 00:42:22,433 --> 00:42:25,802 Don't read too much into it. She was a godsend during mother's last months. 582 00:42:25,936 --> 00:42:28,688 Sometimes I wonder where they'd be without each other. 583 00:42:28,814 --> 00:42:31,305 My ample follicles are in dire need of a trim. 584 00:42:33,694 --> 00:42:37,443 I wouldn't taunt the artistes, my little dying swans. You're on next. 585 00:42:37,573 --> 00:42:41,405 I've encouraged my girls to undertake something a little more contemporary. 586 00:42:41,535 --> 00:42:44,323 Hilda and I seem to have a talent for the can-can. 587 00:42:44,455 --> 00:42:47,456 The traditional can-can, performed without underwear? 588 00:42:47,583 --> 00:42:51,035 - Oh, Philip! - Anything for you, Philip. 589 00:42:51,170 --> 00:42:52,878 Yes, anything. 590 00:42:53,005 --> 00:42:55,876 That'll raise a bit more than money for the war widows. 591 00:42:56,008 --> 00:42:59,460 - I'm doubling my donation. - Oh, Pinkie. 592 00:42:59,595 --> 00:43:01,884 Fans at the ready, gentlemen! 593 00:43:02,014 --> 00:43:05,134 All the way from gay Paris, 594 00:43:05,267 --> 00:43:08,185 I give you Miss Hilda Whittaker 595 00:43:08,312 --> 00:43:13,437 and, for her debut performance, Mrs John Whittaker 596 00:43:13,567 --> 00:43:16,734 doing 'The Can-Can'! 597 00:43:16,862 --> 00:43:18,820 Ooh! 598 00:43:23,327 --> 00:43:25,450 Ooh! 599 00:43:38,676 --> 00:43:41,084 Did...did you...? 600 00:43:43,723 --> 00:43:48,717 ls it my imagination, or is your daughter dancing without her scanties? 601 00:44:12,168 --> 00:44:13,543 Ow! 602 00:44:26,057 --> 00:44:27,848 Bravo! 603 00:44:46,285 --> 00:44:50,069 It's not Lari's fault. She said it was traditional! 604 00:44:50,206 --> 00:44:52,531 Philip said it, not Larita. And it was a joke. 605 00:44:52,667 --> 00:44:54,955 Everyone understood that except Nelly No Knickers here! 606 00:44:55,086 --> 00:44:58,870 Hilda isn't as experienced as your wife, John. No one is. 607 00:44:59,006 --> 00:45:02,209 lf you're not prepared to have a straight talk to her, then I certainly am. 608 00:45:02,343 --> 00:45:04,382 Don't be ridiculous. You'll lose a finger. 609 00:45:04,512 --> 00:45:08,759 - Lord Hurst will never speak to me. - Rubbish. I saw you in the back fields. 610 00:45:08,891 --> 00:45:11,643 Preparing the jumps for the hunt! 611 00:45:11,769 --> 00:45:15,518 I'm completely humiliated! I'll never get a husband now! 612 00:45:15,648 --> 00:45:18,055 After tonight, I'd have thought they'll be lining up round the block. 613 00:45:18,192 --> 00:45:21,359 I hate her! Hate, hate, hate her! 614 00:45:23,114 --> 00:45:26,483 The advance notices are sensational, Mrs John. 615 00:45:36,919 --> 00:45:41,711 ls it my imagination or is the cutlery particularly deafening this evening? 616 00:45:41,841 --> 00:45:45,708 I don't know how many times I have to say this, Hilda. I am sorry. 617 00:45:45,845 --> 00:45:50,341 - That's easy for you to say. - It's surprisingly hard to be easy. 618 00:45:51,767 --> 00:45:55,635 - You're smiling, Jim. - God forbid, the wind might change. 619 00:45:58,357 --> 00:46:01,940 Hilda, if I had any inkling that you were going to take me seriously... 620 00:46:02,069 --> 00:46:04,311 You could have made an effort to enjoy it less. 621 00:46:04,447 --> 00:46:08,029 I had my underpants on. I was having a grand time. 622 00:46:09,327 --> 00:46:14,534 It's not fair! You've got two husbands, and I've had none. 623 00:46:14,665 --> 00:46:17,583 - Technically, I have one. - But you've had two. 624 00:46:17,710 --> 00:46:20,166 I've had two shoes and it's a great deal more practical. 625 00:46:20,296 --> 00:46:23,831 I dare say you've worn down more soles than that. 626 00:46:26,844 --> 00:46:28,837 John... 627 00:46:28,971 --> 00:46:32,554 Marion, Larita's first husband died of cancer. Stop being so callous. 628 00:46:32,683 --> 00:46:35,353 Oh, I'm sure Marion can appreciate the pain 629 00:46:35,478 --> 00:46:38,265 of watching a loved one slip through her fingers. 630 00:46:38,397 --> 00:46:40,390 She's scandalous! 631 00:46:41,734 --> 00:46:44,605 You should hear what they're saying about her in the village. 632 00:46:44,737 --> 00:46:46,979 Well, let's stop the wagging tongues, shall we? 633 00:46:47,114 --> 00:46:50,566 ls it true you've had as many lovers as they say? 634 00:46:53,037 --> 00:46:56,240 Of course it's not true, Mrs Whittaker. 635 00:46:56,374 --> 00:46:59,328 Hardly any of them actually loved me. 636 00:47:02,004 --> 00:47:05,207 That was uncalled for. I realise it was a joke, but still... 637 00:47:05,341 --> 00:47:09,504 - You threw me to the wolves in there. - Marion hardly constitutes wolves. 638 00:47:09,637 --> 00:47:13,682 All right, you threw me to the voles. Either way, you abandoned me. 639 00:47:13,808 --> 00:47:16,096 Your sisters need to be restrained. 640 00:47:16,227 --> 00:47:20,604 Restrained? Hilda breaks loose once and she's almost institutionalised. 641 00:47:20,731 --> 00:47:23,518 And poor old Marion... Edgar drops by for a cup of sugar, 642 00:47:23,651 --> 00:47:26,058 and mother has his name engraved on the family crypt. 643 00:47:26,195 --> 00:47:28,864 - I'm sorry but it really is very funny. - Hilarious! 644 00:47:28,990 --> 00:47:31,231 Welcome to the petrified circus. 645 00:47:31,367 --> 00:47:34,783 Meet the resident contortionist who can't bend any further. 646 00:47:34,912 --> 00:47:39,040 Then stop. Be yourself. Let them live in your spell. 647 00:47:39,166 --> 00:47:44,124 that you do so well... 648 00:47:44,255 --> 00:47:48,584 You're right, of course. I'm a hypocrite, pretending to be someone I'm not. 649 00:47:48,718 --> 00:47:51,553 Especially since it isn't working. 650 00:47:52,513 --> 00:47:56,048 What the devil has that dog dug up? 651 00:47:59,061 --> 00:48:01,137 Pilot, what have you got there? 652 00:48:02,898 --> 00:48:05,271 How could you not tell us? 653 00:48:05,401 --> 00:48:08,852 Marion, it was an accident. I am walking on eggshells here. 654 00:48:08,988 --> 00:48:13,614 And I believe I panicked. And once again, I'm very, very sorry. 655 00:48:13,743 --> 00:48:17,076 How could you do it? How could you? 656 00:48:17,204 --> 00:48:22,032 I imagine she lowered her full weight onto the Chihuahua beneath her. 657 00:48:23,919 --> 00:48:25,996 Marion, please. 658 00:48:26,130 --> 00:48:29,297 John, did you have anything to do with this? 659 00:48:29,425 --> 00:48:33,339 No. No, I was the sole perpetrator of Poppy's demise. 660 00:48:33,471 --> 00:48:36,425 And ever since I have been wracked with guilt. 661 00:48:36,932 --> 00:48:40,930 Please, please, please let me buy you a new dog. 662 00:48:42,146 --> 00:48:45,182 You might buy your loved ones in the United States, 663 00:48:45,316 --> 00:48:47,605 but you can't in the United Kingdom. 664 00:48:47,735 --> 00:48:49,063 How unfortunate. 665 00:48:49,195 --> 00:48:52,979 You could at least show some remorse. 666 00:48:53,115 --> 00:48:57,611 I am full of remorse. I just refuse to invest in amateur theatrics 667 00:48:57,745 --> 00:48:59,370 to convince you of my sincerity. 668 00:48:59,497 --> 00:49:02,700 That's not how I came off the assembly line. I'm sorry. 669 00:49:02,833 --> 00:49:04,541 I can't change. 670 00:49:04,669 --> 00:49:08,998 Not for you... not for anybody...any more. 671 00:49:12,009 --> 00:49:15,674 And I wouldn't want her any other way. So... 672 00:49:18,975 --> 00:49:23,802 - Madam, the dog. - Oh, stay back! Stay back! 673 00:49:25,189 --> 00:49:30,065 I knew it the second I laid eyes on her. She's a killer. 674 00:49:30,194 --> 00:49:32,352 She sat on poor Poppy deliberately. 675 00:49:32,488 --> 00:49:35,193 Don't be ridiculous. Of course she didn't. 676 00:49:35,324 --> 00:49:39,737 My brother has married a dog murderer. She should be put down. 677 00:49:39,870 --> 00:49:41,780 Put through a divorce court. 678 00:49:41,914 --> 00:49:43,788 The Lord does not sanction divorce. 679 00:49:43,916 --> 00:49:47,285 The Lord is Almighty, Marion. He can sanction anything he likes. 680 00:49:47,420 --> 00:49:49,329 The sooner they move out the better. 681 00:49:49,463 --> 00:49:53,164 They move out? John isn't going anywhere. 682 00:49:53,301 --> 00:49:55,127 Watch and learn. 683 00:50:00,641 --> 00:50:03,927 It's so unfair. Why can't I have a room like this? 684 00:50:07,148 --> 00:50:10,481 I could die of envy! 685 00:50:10,609 --> 00:50:13,065 Laying to rest this tragic incident, 686 00:50:13,195 --> 00:50:17,110 we've had this splendid set of rooms made over for you, haven't we, Jim? 687 00:50:17,241 --> 00:50:20,444 Yes. My wife would like you to rest in peace. 688 00:50:20,578 --> 00:50:24,622 I even had an old friend of Johnnie's brought down from the attic. 689 00:50:24,749 --> 00:50:27,370 "Old Faithful Awaits His Master's Return". 690 00:50:27,501 --> 00:50:30,419 I used to sleep under that silly painting. 691 00:50:30,546 --> 00:50:33,381 Very comforting, I'm sure, but we're expected back in Mayfair. 692 00:50:33,507 --> 00:50:36,378 But these are the largest rooms in the house. 693 00:50:36,510 --> 00:50:38,586 You'll find nothing like it in London. 694 00:50:38,721 --> 00:50:40,797 - She has a point. - She always does. 695 00:50:40,931 --> 00:50:44,098 Sometimes I don't know why you ever did wander home. 696 00:50:44,226 --> 00:50:45,769 And miss all the fun? 697 00:50:46,395 --> 00:50:49,065 Cook would like to inform you, Mrs Whittaker, the bird is stuffed. 698 00:50:49,190 --> 00:50:50,981 Oh! 699 00:50:51,108 --> 00:50:53,184 What bird, hmm? 700 00:50:53,319 --> 00:50:56,236 Thursday is bubble and squeak. I hadn't made any arrangements. 701 00:50:56,364 --> 00:50:58,403 Oh, but I have! 702 00:51:03,871 --> 00:51:07,999 In appreciation of your understanding and for that delicious double bed. 703 00:51:08,125 --> 00:51:10,996 We'll think of you every time we use it. 704 00:51:18,219 --> 00:51:21,422 - What exactly are we celebrating? - Thanksgiving. 705 00:51:21,555 --> 00:51:23,595 Thanks for what, hmm? 706 00:51:23,724 --> 00:51:27,307 The annihilation of an entire indigenous people. 707 00:51:27,436 --> 00:51:30,354 A loving union of two great cultures. 708 00:51:30,481 --> 00:51:33,482 - Just like us. - How transcontinental. 709 00:51:33,609 --> 00:51:36,693 - I can't believe you got into the kitchen. - Beatrice did put up a fight. 710 00:51:36,821 --> 00:51:40,071 - But technically I outrank her. - Who's Beatrice? 711 00:51:40,199 --> 00:51:45,620 Your cook. Or now my undercook, since I'm qualified cordon bleu. 712 00:51:45,746 --> 00:51:47,905 That's a degree. 713 00:51:48,040 --> 00:51:52,619 Furber...take the vegetables down to the kitchen and tell Cook to cook them. 714 00:51:52,753 --> 00:51:57,249 No, Furber, thank you. I think I'll surprise my alimentary canal. 715 00:51:58,426 --> 00:52:01,925 Mother, if you don't mind, I'm going to eat my meal before it gets cold. 716 00:52:02,054 --> 00:52:04,094 Furber, I've changed my mind, bring it back! 717 00:52:04,223 --> 00:52:05,338 Me, too. 718 00:52:07,310 --> 00:52:09,386 Gobble, gobble! 719 00:52:14,650 --> 00:52:16,109 Yes! 720 00:52:20,072 --> 00:52:21,697 Here's a tip, Hilda. 721 00:52:21,824 --> 00:52:25,275 A sure way to a man's heart is through his stomach. Or his mother. 722 00:52:25,411 --> 00:52:29,788 Larita, look, I've found another likeness of Edgar. 723 00:52:29,915 --> 00:52:33,581 - Marion, this is Fatty Arbuckle. - Who's in jail, I know that. 724 00:52:33,711 --> 00:52:37,044 But if you cut out his cheeks and give him a bald patch, 725 00:52:37,173 --> 00:52:39,664 there's a striking resemblance... 726 00:52:39,800 --> 00:52:42,718 Edgar's away on a trip across the pond, 727 00:52:42,845 --> 00:52:45,799 sewing his wild oats, or something agricultural. 728 00:52:47,391 --> 00:52:51,341 - She's good, I'll give her that. - I think you're over-reacting. 729 00:52:58,069 --> 00:53:00,642 Lari? Lari! 730 00:53:01,656 --> 00:53:04,325 Not the vase! Not the vase! 731 00:53:04,450 --> 00:53:07,866 "Taking the corncockle buds and bee-kissed roses 732 00:53:07,995 --> 00:53:10,071 "roughly in his calloused hands, 733 00:53:10,206 --> 00:53:15,710 "his hot, moist tulip exploded in her river of delights..." 734 00:53:26,847 --> 00:53:28,805 Larita? 735 00:53:28,933 --> 00:53:31,056 Early Christmas present... 736 00:53:31,185 --> 00:53:34,435 - For you, darling. - Ooh, the mind boggles. 737 00:53:42,279 --> 00:53:43,738 Well, it's...it's... 738 00:53:43,864 --> 00:53:45,857 It's magnificent. It's monstrous! 739 00:53:45,992 --> 00:53:50,535 It's me. I posed for a young Spaniard. Don't you absolutely adore it? 740 00:53:50,663 --> 00:53:53,783 Very expressive, darling, but I can't quite see you in it. 741 00:53:53,916 --> 00:53:55,458 You can see everything else! 742 00:53:55,584 --> 00:53:58,336 You took your clothes off in front of a total stranger? 743 00:53:58,462 --> 00:54:02,330 - Of course she took her clothes off. - I think it's unholy. 744 00:54:02,466 --> 00:54:07,971 I'm not sure I approve of you being nude. You know, without...without me. 745 00:54:08,097 --> 00:54:09,556 Extraordinary. 746 00:54:10,725 --> 00:54:13,595 What exactly are you hoping to achieve? 747 00:54:13,728 --> 00:54:16,515 Just trying to get into the swing of things...Mother. 748 00:54:16,647 --> 00:54:22,483 Marvellous! Well, then, you'll be riding in the hunt with us, won't you? 749 00:54:22,611 --> 00:54:25,648 I might be persuaded if the painting stays. 750 00:54:25,781 --> 00:54:27,525 - Hunt. - Paint. 751 00:54:27,658 --> 00:54:29,402 - Hunt. - Paint. 752 00:54:29,535 --> 00:54:31,029 Hunt! 753 00:54:31,162 --> 00:54:32,822 Very well. 754 00:54:34,790 --> 00:54:36,285 Hunt. 755 00:54:42,089 --> 00:54:43,916 View, hello. 756 00:54:47,178 --> 00:54:50,878 Hello, everyone. Good to see you. Richard. 757 00:54:51,015 --> 00:54:54,431 Morning, Jim! After generations of false starts, 758 00:54:54,560 --> 00:54:57,181 we've finally managed to combine our cavalry. 759 00:54:57,313 --> 00:55:00,018 Congratulations. A marriage of minor convenience. 760 00:55:00,149 --> 00:55:01,976 You'll be fine, I promise. 761 00:55:02,109 --> 00:55:06,771 The second you have the Holborough boy's eye, flirt outrageously. 762 00:55:06,906 --> 00:55:09,611 But Warwick Holborough has ears like the Cambridge Cup! 763 00:55:09,742 --> 00:55:14,949 And Philip's the prize. Now, if you want a man's attention...ignore him. 764 00:55:22,171 --> 00:55:25,421 Warwick the Wingnut and Sausage Fingers? 765 00:55:25,549 --> 00:55:29,796 What a handsome couple. They'll have puppies not children. 766 00:55:31,764 --> 00:55:35,631 Wait...there's something I need to say. 767 00:55:36,769 --> 00:55:40,138 I see you...you're wasted here. 768 00:55:40,272 --> 00:55:44,104 When the time comes...give me a ring. 769 00:55:44,235 --> 00:55:47,189 lf I could find your neck, I'd wring it. 770 00:55:47,321 --> 00:55:51,236 - Larita's making sheep's eyes at Philip. - She's a Venus de Flytrap! 771 00:55:51,367 --> 00:55:55,495 - She wants him all to herself. - She's not interested in Philip. 772 00:55:55,621 --> 00:55:57,993 - Nobody's interested in Philip. - I am! 773 00:55:58,958 --> 00:56:00,701 Mount up, Larita. 774 00:56:00,835 --> 00:56:04,749 lf you don't mind, I think I might give the fox a head start. 775 00:56:04,880 --> 00:56:07,798 Lari, get on the pony, please. 776 00:56:08,384 --> 00:56:10,542 Oh, it's just as I thought... 777 00:56:10,678 --> 00:56:14,129 Oh, I said I'd ride, and I'm always good for my word. 778 00:56:15,141 --> 00:56:16,386 Tally-ho! 779 00:56:32,325 --> 00:56:36,274 780 00:56:36,412 --> 00:56:40,457 move through the night 781 00:56:40,583 --> 00:56:44,082 782 00:56:44,211 --> 00:56:48,126 783 00:56:48,257 --> 00:56:52,337 the secret code I use 784 00:56:52,470 --> 00:56:56,302 785 00:56:56,432 --> 00:57:02,802 cos you're the only one to make me fly 786 00:57:03,981 --> 00:57:08,275 you're a sex bomb 787 00:57:08,402 --> 00:57:11,688 when I need to come along... 788 00:57:11,822 --> 00:57:14,230 What? 789 00:57:14,367 --> 00:57:16,655 790 00:57:16,786 --> 00:57:20,119 - What is she doing? - A victory lap, by the look of things. 791 00:57:21,165 --> 00:57:24,700 There's something wild about that child that's so contagious. 792 00:57:28,130 --> 00:57:30,289 Whoo-hoo! 793 00:57:33,511 --> 00:57:37,555 Well, she promised she'd ride. Ha-Ha! 794 00:57:46,816 --> 00:57:50,434 can get our number 795 00:57:50,569 --> 00:57:55,611 let's misbehave! 796 00:57:55,741 --> 00:58:00,534 about you, child, that's so contagious 797 00:58:00,663 --> 00:58:05,788 let's misbehave! 798 00:58:05,918 --> 00:58:10,663 he wouldn't stand for teasin' 799 00:58:10,798 --> 00:58:15,626 out of season 800 00:58:15,761 --> 00:58:20,672 just one little thing to little lovebirds 801 00:58:20,808 --> 00:58:26,395 let's misbehave... 802 00:58:32,695 --> 00:58:34,273 Whoo! 803 00:58:44,749 --> 00:58:47,418 Miss Hilda, telephone from New York. 804 00:58:55,009 --> 00:58:56,503 Uncle George? 805 00:58:56,636 --> 00:58:59,506 Oh, thank God, a friendly voice. 806 00:58:59,639 --> 00:59:02,758 Yes, and she's a complete nightmare. 807 00:59:05,519 --> 00:59:07,512 Really? 808 00:59:07,647 --> 00:59:09,853 How salacious. 809 00:59:12,234 --> 00:59:14,108 Come in. 810 00:59:15,029 --> 00:59:16,488 Mother? 811 00:59:17,865 --> 00:59:21,115 I'd like to apologise for today's schmozzle. 812 00:59:21,243 --> 00:59:23,532 That really won't be necessary. 813 00:59:23,663 --> 00:59:26,829 Larita made no secret of her disapproval of blood sports. 814 00:59:26,957 --> 00:59:28,535 She did ride as promised. 815 00:59:28,668 --> 00:59:34,124 Well, we should credit her with her imaginative way of keeping her word. 816 00:59:34,256 --> 00:59:36,332 You must be very proud of her. 817 00:59:37,385 --> 00:59:39,958 Mother, I think... 818 00:59:40,096 --> 00:59:42,587 I think maybe Larita and I ought to go. 819 00:59:42,723 --> 00:59:44,930 Oh... 820 00:59:45,059 --> 00:59:47,680 Yes, I see. Very well. 821 00:59:47,812 --> 00:59:51,644 Feel free to drop in whenever it takes your fancy. 822 00:59:51,774 --> 00:59:53,980 - Off you go. Enjoy. - Don't be like that. 823 00:59:54,110 --> 00:59:57,111 I'm sorry, dear, wasn't Mummy being kind enough? 824 00:59:57,238 --> 00:59:59,729 Take these, they might get you as far as Constantinople! 825 00:59:59,865 --> 01:00:02,535 - And this...Casablanca. - Mother, stop it! 826 01:00:02,660 --> 01:00:04,534 No. You stop it! 827 01:00:14,880 --> 01:00:17,371 The money's gone, John. 828 01:00:17,508 --> 01:00:19,465 Nothing left. 829 01:00:19,593 --> 01:00:22,797 The only thing standing between this family and bankruptcy 830 01:00:22,930 --> 01:00:25,421 are those surveyors in the back field. 831 01:00:27,184 --> 01:00:32,808 Lord Hurst is offering to buy 400 acres to keep the bailiffs away. 832 01:00:34,400 --> 01:00:38,861 It's your legacy, John Whittaker... and I'm selling it. 833 01:00:43,451 --> 01:00:48,113 - I had no idea. - No... No, you don't. 834 01:00:53,002 --> 01:00:57,213 You were supposed to take over the estate, take your responsibilities. 835 01:00:57,340 --> 01:01:00,340 But you were unexpectedly flagged down. 836 01:01:02,053 --> 01:01:05,137 I've been struggling for years with a man who doesn't care, 837 01:01:05,264 --> 01:01:07,471 waiting for you to step up to the mark. 838 01:01:09,977 --> 01:01:13,097 No. You just go. 839 01:01:13,230 --> 01:01:16,599 Go to Algiers with your racing car driver. 840 01:01:16,734 --> 01:01:19,403 I'm too tired to care any more! 841 01:01:21,572 --> 01:01:25,273 It's not exactly surprising, John. Look at the grounds. 842 01:01:25,409 --> 01:01:29,870 - Your mother is being very practical. - In what sense? 843 01:01:29,997 --> 01:01:33,366 You're not coming back. Your father moved out decades ago. 844 01:01:33,501 --> 01:01:37,498 Philip's not going to marry Hilda. Nobody's going to marry Marion. 845 01:01:37,630 --> 01:01:41,675 Subdividing the land and selling to a neighbour is an elegant solution. 846 01:01:41,801 --> 01:01:43,461 Somewhat harsh. 847 01:01:44,971 --> 01:01:47,675 I've had my fair share of selling off my past, 848 01:01:47,807 --> 01:01:51,935 and it is an auction of innocence that's neither fun nor pretty, 849 01:01:52,061 --> 01:01:55,477 but it is realistic, something your mother excels in. 850 01:01:55,606 --> 01:01:58,311 But it's my responsibility. 851 01:01:59,735 --> 01:02:02,902 Gracious, how can I have been so blind? 852 01:02:41,319 --> 01:02:44,734 Oh, winter hydrangeas! How do you do it? 853 01:02:44,864 --> 01:02:49,656 It's a controlled mixture of passion, persistence and horse manure. 854 01:02:52,371 --> 01:02:55,787 I was hoping to catch a glimpse of the new bride. 855 01:02:55,916 --> 01:02:59,416 Ah! John's wife has very fickle allergies. 856 01:02:59,545 --> 01:03:04,172 - Allergies to what? - Flowers, Emma. Can you believe it? 857 01:03:04,300 --> 01:03:07,467 That is a strange choice of bed fellow for this neck of the woods. 858 01:03:07,595 --> 01:03:10,928 You'll just have to make do with John and Sarah. 859 01:03:11,057 --> 01:03:13,548 It'll be like old times. 860 01:03:13,684 --> 01:03:19,224 the whole world smiles... 861 01:03:20,900 --> 01:03:23,225 Why the big Panda eyes? 862 01:03:25,071 --> 01:03:27,858 I've often meant to ask you something, but I hadn't the courage. 863 01:03:27,990 --> 01:03:30,066 Well, don't then. 864 01:03:30,201 --> 01:03:34,495 Did you think I behaved like a cad, marrying Larita without telling you? 865 01:03:34,622 --> 01:03:36,614 No, of course not. 866 01:03:36,749 --> 01:03:40,414 You took the opportunity and married for love. I respect you for it. 867 01:03:40,544 --> 01:03:43,913 lf we'd have married it would've been for friendship and convenience. 868 01:03:44,048 --> 01:03:46,171 - Would it? - Yes! 869 01:03:46,300 --> 01:03:48,791 We knew one another far too well. 870 01:03:48,928 --> 01:03:54,883 I want my marriage to be thrilling, romantic, with passionate love letters. 871 01:03:55,017 --> 01:03:58,682 - I could've written you love letters. - Well, you didn't, did you? 872 01:03:58,813 --> 01:04:00,889 I did love you all the same. 873 01:04:02,274 --> 01:04:03,685 John, stop it. 874 01:04:12,827 --> 01:04:15,828 He's very different from the man I met in France. 875 01:04:17,206 --> 01:04:21,702 The boy. The same, sweet boy. 876 01:04:25,673 --> 01:04:30,216 ls it true what she says? Are you really selling off the land? 877 01:04:31,804 --> 01:04:35,553 To be perfectly honest, I haven't the faintest idea. 878 01:04:38,019 --> 01:04:40,806 But it's your home, it's your community. 879 01:04:42,023 --> 01:04:43,896 Doesn't that matter? 880 01:04:44,025 --> 01:04:45,602 No. 881 01:04:47,403 --> 01:04:49,526 You're a dark horse. 882 01:04:52,116 --> 01:04:57,027 Have you noticed how few men of my age there are in this village? 883 01:04:57,163 --> 01:05:00,282 Fourteen years ago, we all took the King's shilling. 884 01:05:00,416 --> 01:05:03,203 We all signed up together. 885 01:05:03,336 --> 01:05:08,294 My brother, friends, staff... 886 01:05:09,759 --> 01:05:14,504 All hunkered down in the front row of The Great War. 887 01:05:15,848 --> 01:05:19,431 I thought they kept majors safely behind desks? 888 01:05:19,560 --> 01:05:21,849 Promotion for surviving. 889 01:05:23,689 --> 01:05:28,019 As captain, it was my job to get them all out of the trenches. 890 01:05:28,152 --> 01:05:32,316 Within the first four minutes of our first charge... 891 01:05:34,450 --> 01:05:36,608 ...20,000 men died. 892 01:05:41,999 --> 01:05:44,407 In Thorverton, down the road here... 893 01:05:45,544 --> 01:05:48,000 ...they were stationed in Morocco. 894 01:05:48,923 --> 01:05:51,414 Their captain bought them all home. 895 01:05:57,348 --> 01:06:00,349 I didn't bring a single man back. 896 01:06:01,185 --> 01:06:03,308 This whole village died. 897 01:06:04,271 --> 01:06:07,687 I think there's a glimmer of life in you yet. 898 01:06:07,817 --> 01:06:12,644 Well, if there is, it has no time for pet cemeteries and Japanese lanterns. 899 01:06:12,780 --> 01:06:16,231 - Why did you come back? - I had no choice. 900 01:06:19,745 --> 01:06:23,909 Bonjour, Madame. Qu'est-ce que vous voulez? 901 01:06:32,800 --> 01:06:35,125 'She came for you?' 902 01:06:36,721 --> 01:06:38,131 Why the lie? 903 01:06:38,264 --> 01:06:41,799 She thought "wandering home" sounded better. 904 01:06:44,437 --> 01:06:47,106 And to be perfectly frank, I no longer cared. 905 01:06:52,653 --> 01:06:57,362 I hate new games. There are too many balls, I can't sink anything. 906 01:06:57,491 --> 01:07:01,571 - Sink some gin, Sausage Fingers! - I never, ever win. 907 01:07:01,704 --> 01:07:03,697 Oh, well done! 908 01:07:09,837 --> 01:07:13,455 Stop sucking it. Come and help. Come on, Pops. 909 01:07:13,591 --> 01:07:16,924 All right, Missie, hold your horses. 910 01:07:17,053 --> 01:07:19,460 Right, clear the decks, puppies. 911 01:07:19,597 --> 01:07:21,424 May l? 912 01:07:28,773 --> 01:07:31,264 I was hoping to have a word. 913 01:07:31,400 --> 01:07:35,564 We're accentuating the positive today, I don't have a mind for anything else. 914 01:07:35,696 --> 01:07:37,653 Of course...of course. 915 01:07:39,158 --> 01:07:41,827 I know you are under considerable stress... 916 01:07:43,621 --> 01:07:45,495 Regarding what? 917 01:07:47,166 --> 01:07:50,582 Lord Hurst's kind offer to buy into your property. 918 01:07:50,711 --> 01:07:54,709 The realtor I'm dealing with in London also specialises in subdivision. 919 01:07:54,840 --> 01:07:59,337 Perhaps he could help negotiate a premium price. 920 01:07:59,470 --> 01:08:03,005 Thank you, but really this is of no concern of yours. 921 01:08:03,140 --> 01:08:07,387 Of course it's a concern. I am a member of this family now and I'd like to help. 922 01:08:07,520 --> 01:08:10,686 And this is your interpretation of "help", is it? 923 01:08:10,815 --> 01:08:14,184 Carving up our heritage and selling it off to the highest bidder? 924 01:08:14,318 --> 01:08:16,892 Coming from a country no older than the chair you are sitting in, 925 01:08:17,029 --> 01:08:19,069 it seems a very practical solution. 926 01:08:19,198 --> 01:08:21,819 Just forget the seven generations of people 927 01:08:21,951 --> 01:08:25,699 who have devoted their entire lives to farming this land. 928 01:08:25,830 --> 01:08:28,996 Get someone else to do it. With a machine, no less. 929 01:08:30,042 --> 01:08:32,118 Who do you think you are? 930 01:08:33,337 --> 01:08:37,121 Swinging your wherewithal like a cat on heat. 931 01:08:38,592 --> 01:08:42,092 lf you really want to be of assistance, Larita, 932 01:08:42,221 --> 01:08:44,794 I think you know what's required. 933 01:08:46,934 --> 01:08:48,974 Right... 934 01:08:49,103 --> 01:08:52,935 I think it's time an expert showed you how this game is played. 935 01:08:53,065 --> 01:08:55,058 Watch it... 936 01:08:55,192 --> 01:08:56,651 Bravo! 937 01:08:58,070 --> 01:09:02,020 What a sportswoman, I must say. Can you imagine? Fantastic! 938 01:09:04,201 --> 01:09:06,277 'Lari, you're confusing me.' 939 01:09:06,412 --> 01:09:09,413 - 'I'm feeling trapped.' - 'l don't understand.' 940 01:09:09,540 --> 01:09:12,707 It's this house! It has an air of doom hanging over it. 941 01:09:12,835 --> 01:09:15,955 And I can barely stand the weight much longer. 942 01:09:21,635 --> 01:09:24,506 The answer is to go abroad again. 943 01:09:24,638 --> 01:09:29,217 Not yet. This is my life for now, you know that. 944 01:09:29,352 --> 01:09:32,602 - And what part do I play in it? - Do you have to be so loud? 945 01:09:32,730 --> 01:09:35,517 Of course I do! I'm American. 946 01:09:41,280 --> 01:09:45,907 What is the use of bickering like this? It doesn't lead anywhere. 947 01:09:46,035 --> 01:09:48,989 You never know. It might lead to a natural end. 948 01:09:50,623 --> 01:09:52,746 Do you want it to? 949 01:09:53,876 --> 01:09:56,118 Do you? 950 01:09:56,253 --> 01:09:57,712 No! 951 01:09:58,547 --> 01:10:01,667 I just want some peace and quiet. 952 01:10:01,801 --> 01:10:04,588 You're far too young to make a remark like that. 953 01:10:04,720 --> 01:10:06,796 I can't help my age... 954 01:10:08,099 --> 01:10:10,008 ...Grandma. 955 01:10:12,895 --> 01:10:18,435 Look, I'm sorry that I leave you alone so much. Honestly, I'm sorry. 956 01:10:20,945 --> 01:10:24,444 Good. Then let's do something about it. 957 01:10:29,829 --> 01:10:32,284 Why are we driving so fast? 958 01:10:32,415 --> 01:10:34,491 The thrill of escape! 959 01:10:39,422 --> 01:10:42,838 You're looking very game today. Fairest game in the land. 960 01:10:44,385 --> 01:10:46,045 A penny for your thoughts? 961 01:10:46,178 --> 01:10:48,883 It's more than pennies, I'm afraid, Pinkie. 962 01:10:49,015 --> 01:10:51,470 I don't think I can afford the party this year. 963 01:10:51,600 --> 01:10:54,222 - But the Japanese lanterns! - No, cancelled. 964 01:10:54,353 --> 01:10:57,224 Had to choose, Japanese lanterns or the maid. 965 01:10:57,356 --> 01:11:02,599 You're not getting out of it that easily. My offer of cellar and staff still stands. 966 01:11:02,737 --> 01:11:06,271 It wouldn't be Christmas without your knees-up. 967 01:11:16,792 --> 01:11:22,297 Oh! This is the first piece of clarity I've had since arriving. Whoo! 968 01:11:25,926 --> 01:11:29,592 Why can't we live in moments like these forever? 969 01:11:29,722 --> 01:11:31,596 Why? 970 01:11:31,724 --> 01:11:35,093 Because you've stopped loving me, my darling! 971 01:11:35,227 --> 01:11:37,267 How can you say that? 972 01:11:37,396 --> 01:11:40,397 Oh, I just open my mouth and the words come out. 973 01:11:41,317 --> 01:11:43,523 Then let's make a fresh start. 974 01:11:58,918 --> 01:12:03,829 There are so many things I need to tell you about me. Hard things. 975 01:12:03,964 --> 01:12:05,756 I don't care. 976 01:12:05,883 --> 01:12:07,757 I do. 977 01:12:07,885 --> 01:12:12,262 It doesn't matter. I trust you absolutely. 978 01:12:12,723 --> 01:12:22,356 whenever Spring breaks through again... 979 01:12:22,483 --> 01:12:23,763 Come on. 980 01:12:24,610 --> 01:12:28,904 981 01:12:29,740 --> 01:12:36,657 is past forgetting 982 01:12:36,789 --> 01:12:41,784 983 01:12:41,919 --> 01:12:48,372 984 01:12:48,509 --> 01:12:53,005 985 01:12:55,516 --> 01:12:56,761 Shot! 986 01:13:04,859 --> 01:13:06,317 John! 987 01:13:09,989 --> 01:13:13,322 - Top hole. - Oh! 988 01:13:13,451 --> 01:13:16,701 I can't decide which is worse, that you had to sneak outside 989 01:13:16,829 --> 01:13:19,616 to get some privacy, or that you were caught by Veronica. 990 01:13:19,749 --> 01:13:21,575 Who's Veronica? 991 01:13:21,709 --> 01:13:23,951 I am. It's my name. 992 01:13:27,131 --> 01:13:30,630 - I fail to see the humour in it! - No, darling, you're quite right. 993 01:13:30,760 --> 01:13:34,129 I can certainly see the serious implications. It's not a laughing matter. 994 01:13:34,263 --> 01:13:36,137 It's only a laughing matter. 995 01:13:36,265 --> 01:13:40,133 Indecent exposure is illegal. Even in America. 996 01:13:40,269 --> 01:13:42,345 Yep, yep... 997 01:13:42,480 --> 01:13:45,053 You're right. And we're very, very sorry, aren't we? 998 01:13:45,191 --> 01:13:49,485 - No, I'm not. This is my husband. - And this is my home! 999 01:13:49,612 --> 01:13:52,103 Maybe it's time for them to fly the nest? 1000 01:13:52,239 --> 01:13:56,107 Certainly not. They will stay put and brazen this out. 1001 01:13:56,243 --> 01:13:59,244 And you can get that ghastly painting out of my house! 1002 01:13:59,372 --> 01:14:02,242 We do not need any more reminders of your easy virtue! 1003 01:14:12,551 --> 01:14:15,089 - Excited, Furber? - Overwhelmed, sir. 1004 01:14:15,221 --> 01:14:19,799 - Miss Hilda... - Uncle George... How explosive! 1005 01:14:19,934 --> 01:14:22,639 Furber, I recognise that as asparagus. 1006 01:14:22,770 --> 01:14:24,644 Correct, Madam. 1007 01:14:24,772 --> 01:14:28,355 - Ha! I pity poor Panda. - Oh, what is it now? 1008 01:14:28,484 --> 01:14:33,644 Read! "The Detroit News". Uncle George is a super sleuth! 1009 01:14:33,781 --> 01:14:37,197 Collecting old newspapers is the last refuge of a truly boring man. 1010 01:14:37,326 --> 01:14:41,454 Boring? Far from it. lt was a scandal! 1011 01:14:41,580 --> 01:14:44,285 Wasn't it...Mrs Morley? 1012 01:14:45,584 --> 01:14:48,704 Mrs Tom Morley of Detroit, Michigan. 1013 01:14:48,838 --> 01:14:51,044 Don't be grotesque, Hilda. 1014 01:14:51,173 --> 01:14:55,670 Well, I suppose I'd better finish my meal before it wilts entirely. 1015 01:14:55,803 --> 01:14:58,259 - Any dressing? - Oh, I am genuinely shocked! 1016 01:14:58,389 --> 01:15:02,089 - No thanks, I always end up wearing it. - We've been hoodwinked! 1017 01:15:02,226 --> 01:15:04,634 - Especially that runny vinaigrette. - Fire and brimstone! 1018 01:15:04,770 --> 01:15:06,727 Mayonnaise has more ballast. 1019 01:15:06,856 --> 01:15:10,225 Will you stop this insulting behaviour immediately? 1020 01:15:15,990 --> 01:15:18,113 Oh, I always hated that photo of myself. 1021 01:15:18,242 --> 01:15:22,322 Of everything I ever expected, nothing prepared me for this. 1022 01:15:22,455 --> 01:15:25,124 - For what? - She was charged with murder. 1023 01:15:25,249 --> 01:15:27,740 - I was acquitted. - And that's consolation? 1024 01:15:27,877 --> 01:15:31,328 - I told you my husband died. - But you didn't tell us how, did you? 1025 01:15:31,464 --> 01:15:33,456 Does John know about this? 1026 01:15:33,591 --> 01:15:35,916 - I see... - It's no concern of ours. 1027 01:15:36,052 --> 01:15:38,673 Father! Really! 1028 01:15:38,804 --> 01:15:41,675 Yes, and after Hilda went to all that trouble digging it up. 1029 01:15:41,807 --> 01:15:44,263 I'm going outside for a cigarette. Care to join me? 1030 01:15:44,393 --> 01:15:47,311 Thank you, Jim. Don't mind if I do. 1031 01:15:49,065 --> 01:15:50,773 No concern? 1032 01:15:56,113 --> 01:15:58,189 The pack's closing. 1033 01:15:58,324 --> 01:16:01,491 This woman has taken advantage of our son! 1034 01:16:01,619 --> 01:16:03,658 He'd never have married her if he'd known. 1035 01:16:03,788 --> 01:16:06,658 - You know that, do you? - You'd have preferred we had an affair? 1036 01:16:06,791 --> 01:16:09,875 - lt would've been more appropriate! - Mother! 1037 01:16:10,002 --> 01:16:14,082 - Unfortunately, I agree with you! - It's easy to talk like this now. 1038 01:16:14,215 --> 01:16:18,295 It isn't easy, it's heartbreaking. I love John, but it's not blind love. 1039 01:16:19,804 --> 01:16:22,758 Marion, does that sound indicate contempt or asthma? 1040 01:16:22,890 --> 01:16:25,215 You can't palm us off like that, Mrs Morley. 1041 01:16:25,351 --> 01:16:27,427 This is your doing. You're a bigger fool than you look. 1042 01:16:27,561 --> 01:16:29,637 Larita is your type, isn't she, Father? 1043 01:16:29,772 --> 01:16:32,310 That is the nicest thing any of you have ever said. 1044 01:16:32,441 --> 01:16:34,979 Hello, are we having a picnic? 1045 01:16:36,654 --> 01:16:42,324 John...l think your wife better unveil this one herself. Don't you, Larita? 1046 01:16:46,038 --> 01:16:47,580 Before we met... 1047 01:16:48,666 --> 01:16:52,794 ...l was involved in a court case over the death of my husband. 1048 01:16:52,920 --> 01:16:55,245 It was seedy and stressful, 1049 01:16:55,381 --> 01:16:58,298 but since I was found innocent 1050 01:16:58,426 --> 01:17:01,545 I didn't think it necessary to burden you with the details. 1051 01:17:01,679 --> 01:17:02,959 Innocent? 1052 01:17:03,097 --> 01:17:06,014 She was responsible for a man killing himself! 1053 01:17:06,142 --> 01:17:09,760 The verdict was suicide but that's not where it started. 1054 01:17:09,895 --> 01:17:11,687 I thought it was cancer. 1055 01:17:12,356 --> 01:17:13,981 It was... 1056 01:17:14,108 --> 01:17:16,646 But he was so desperately sick. 1057 01:17:16,777 --> 01:17:19,980 lf you'd known him, you would've understood how forgivable it was. 1058 01:17:20,114 --> 01:17:22,570 - It's not as if she poisoned him. - That's what everyone thinks. 1059 01:17:22,700 --> 01:17:25,107 - She's a black widow. - I pity you, Marion. 1060 01:17:25,244 --> 01:17:27,450 Really? Well, I won't let you! 1061 01:17:27,580 --> 01:17:31,957 Right, that's it! You have a dance to organise, I suggest you all get to it! 1062 01:17:32,084 --> 01:17:33,744 Now! 1063 01:17:37,673 --> 01:17:40,247 Hilda! Come on, inside! 1064 01:17:42,595 --> 01:17:44,422 John... 1065 01:18:09,872 --> 01:18:12,992 Are you crying because you're angry or ashamed? 1066 01:18:15,127 --> 01:18:16,622 Neither. 1067 01:18:18,297 --> 01:18:22,758 Coming here has been the most demoralising experience of my life. 1068 01:18:27,973 --> 01:18:31,058 Why didn't you tell me? 1069 01:18:31,185 --> 01:18:33,723 I wanted to, everything just happened so fast. 1070 01:18:33,854 --> 01:18:36,013 That's not good enough. 1071 01:18:37,358 --> 01:18:40,228 I tried to, several times. 1072 01:18:42,029 --> 01:18:45,944 But you trusted me..."absolutely". 1073 01:18:47,952 --> 01:18:51,902 And you saw the field day those fatuous hypocrites made of it. 1074 01:18:52,039 --> 01:18:54,032 Please remember they're my family. 1075 01:18:54,166 --> 01:18:56,740 I shouldn't think of them at all if they weren't. 1076 01:18:56,877 --> 01:19:01,207 Still...you should have told me. 1077 01:19:02,800 --> 01:19:04,876 You should have loved me more. 1078 01:19:06,971 --> 01:19:09,129 I couldn't love you any more. 1079 01:19:09,265 --> 01:19:11,838 You should have loved me better. 1080 01:19:14,979 --> 01:19:17,268 I don't understand you, Larita. 1081 01:19:19,358 --> 01:19:21,896 I don't understand you at all. 1082 01:19:43,215 --> 01:19:47,676 1...2...3... Are you all left feet? 1083 01:19:47,803 --> 01:19:51,883 Dancing with you is like trying to move a piano. 1084 01:19:52,016 --> 01:19:54,388 I wonder what the American will be wearing. 1085 01:19:54,518 --> 01:19:56,760 Or who she'll be poisoning! 1086 01:19:59,565 --> 01:20:02,981 Do you like long, moonlit walks? 1087 01:20:03,110 --> 01:20:05,684 Only when taken by people who annoy me. 1088 01:20:05,821 --> 01:20:09,819 You've got me all to yourself. Larita's upstairs with a headache. 1089 01:20:09,950 --> 01:20:13,284 And which little fool, pray tell, gave her that? 1090 01:20:30,554 --> 01:20:34,137 - You ought to see if Larita is coping. - I already have. She's fine. 1091 01:20:34,266 --> 01:20:37,885 It's been a very trying day for her, John. 1092 01:20:38,020 --> 01:20:41,021 - Go and escort your wife down. - No, I wouldn't worry. 1093 01:20:41,148 --> 01:20:44,932 You know my wife, she'll make an entrance when she's ready. 1094 01:20:50,032 --> 01:20:51,859 Come in. 1095 01:20:54,537 --> 01:20:57,573 Quickly, you'll blow my cover. 1096 01:21:05,464 --> 01:21:08,086 Why are you sitting in the dark? 1097 01:21:08,217 --> 01:21:10,174 Watching. 1098 01:21:11,762 --> 01:21:14,929 People are so universally similar when their guard is down. 1099 01:21:15,057 --> 01:21:18,343 Oh, hello! Ha-ha! 1100 01:21:21,480 --> 01:21:25,644 It seems they are universally similar when their guard is up, as well. 1101 01:21:28,696 --> 01:21:30,155 May l? 1102 01:21:32,199 --> 01:21:36,493 - Thank you for being gallant today. - You are damn cool in a crisis. 1103 01:21:37,913 --> 01:21:41,117 The judge at my trial said something similar. 1104 01:21:43,294 --> 01:21:45,452 Why did you do it? 1105 01:21:48,007 --> 01:21:50,462 Why did you marry John? 1106 01:21:52,011 --> 01:21:55,676 My first husband was older, and his end was messy. 1107 01:21:57,725 --> 01:21:59,931 Long afterwards, this... 1108 01:22:01,562 --> 01:22:02,890 ...boy... 1109 01:22:03,022 --> 01:22:08,182 ...this pure boy arrived fresh and unblemished. 1110 01:22:11,405 --> 01:22:14,821 I married him because any other relationship seemed... 1111 01:22:15,701 --> 01:22:18,488 ...cheap and squalid. 1112 01:22:20,289 --> 01:22:24,785 My first marriage cost me my youth, and here I am stealing someone else's. 1113 01:22:26,837 --> 01:22:28,497 What will you do? 1114 01:22:30,591 --> 01:22:32,797 The best I can. 1115 01:22:38,849 --> 01:22:40,130 Oh, Davis, thank you. 1116 01:22:41,894 --> 01:22:45,061 - And thank you, Pinkie. - No, not at all, my dear. 1117 01:22:45,189 --> 01:22:47,810 - Just look at this turnout. - Hmm... 1118 01:22:47,942 --> 01:22:52,604 They've only come for a repeat performance of the Cincinnati succubus. 1119 01:22:52,738 --> 01:22:55,110 May I have the pleasure? 1120 01:23:29,025 --> 01:23:30,223 Oh, look! 1121 01:23:49,420 --> 01:23:52,836 - Tango, please. - Certainly. Tango... 1122 01:24:00,765 --> 01:24:03,516 Dance with me, John. 1123 01:24:05,019 --> 01:24:07,177 Lari, don't. 1124 01:24:07,313 --> 01:24:10,764 Please? Dance with me. 1125 01:24:52,733 --> 01:24:55,224 That was very gallant. 1126 01:25:46,454 --> 01:25:49,573 - You've got to stop them, Mother. - No, I don't. 1127 01:26:28,496 --> 01:26:31,615 Oh, marvellous! Marvellous! 1128 01:26:33,417 --> 01:26:36,703 Straight from the bordellos of Buenos Aires 1129 01:26:36,837 --> 01:26:40,206 to the Hippodrome of London, Maestro, take it away! 1130 01:26:41,842 --> 01:26:45,176 Jim, this is the end. 1131 01:26:56,065 --> 01:26:57,974 Congratulations, Madam. 1132 01:26:58,109 --> 01:27:01,857 - Have you been drinking, Furber? - Yes, Madam. Prodigiously. 1133 01:27:01,987 --> 01:27:04,692 - You are full of surprises. - Oh, yes, Madam. 1134 01:27:04,824 --> 01:27:06,900 I was even arrested once. 1135 01:27:07,034 --> 01:27:08,943 - What for? - Bigamy. 1136 01:27:17,378 --> 01:27:20,379 Ah, there you are, Pinkie, I've found you. 1137 01:27:31,183 --> 01:27:33,306 Larita, where are you going? 1138 01:27:33,436 --> 01:27:36,306 Away, Sarah. For John's sake. 1139 01:27:36,439 --> 01:27:38,182 Far, far away. 1140 01:27:39,316 --> 01:27:41,439 ls there anything I can do? 1141 01:27:41,569 --> 01:27:43,941 You can look after him. 1142 01:27:44,071 --> 01:27:47,736 Women like me are tiresome in love. We expect too much. 1143 01:27:49,618 --> 01:27:53,402 Marry John. It's the way things always should've been. 1144 01:27:53,539 --> 01:27:58,248 - I'm just so sorry I got in the way. - You love him that much? 1145 01:28:04,800 --> 01:28:07,256 Go. I'll cover for you. 1146 01:28:07,386 --> 01:28:09,094 Sweet Sarah. 1147 01:28:09,221 --> 01:28:12,472 So glad you've recovered from your headache. 1148 01:28:12,600 --> 01:28:15,554 Please don't build any convenient social lies on my behalf. 1149 01:28:15,686 --> 01:28:20,265 - I say, Mother is only... - Fighting to keep the charade alive? 1150 01:28:20,399 --> 01:28:23,768 You've shown tremendous fortitude holding this family together, Veronica, 1151 01:28:23,903 --> 01:28:25,694 and I can respect that. 1152 01:28:25,821 --> 01:28:30,530 What I can't respect is the manipulative road you've chosen to maintain control. 1153 01:28:30,659 --> 01:28:33,945 This war is over. Move on. 1154 01:28:34,080 --> 01:28:36,618 "Move on." Oh, how convenient. 1155 01:28:36,749 --> 01:28:41,126 Oh, wake up, Marion. Edgar's not coming back. 1156 01:28:41,253 --> 01:28:43,376 And that ring isn't stuck, you are. 1157 01:28:43,506 --> 01:28:48,132 And Hilda, you've got such promise, yet you're squandering it on malice. 1158 01:28:48,260 --> 01:28:50,170 My advice to both you girls? 1159 01:28:51,097 --> 01:28:54,964 Run! Go see the world through your own eyes. 1160 01:28:56,602 --> 01:29:00,185 So speaks the siren, leading the sailors to their death. 1161 01:29:00,314 --> 01:29:03,564 At least I'm not Medusa, turning them to stone. 1162 01:29:03,693 --> 01:29:07,821 - Get out! - Larita? Lari? 1163 01:29:08,698 --> 01:29:11,652 - Lari, don't go. - John, I have to. 1164 01:29:11,784 --> 01:29:15,235 I can't live here. Nothing can. 1165 01:29:15,371 --> 01:29:18,906 But you're my wife, and I love you. 1166 01:29:20,292 --> 01:29:22,368 Oh, John, my darling... 1167 01:29:24,505 --> 01:29:27,126 You don't know what love is. 1168 01:29:27,258 --> 01:29:31,587 You have no idea what it means to love someone so much 1169 01:29:31,721 --> 01:29:34,425 that you will do anything for them. 1170 01:29:38,269 --> 01:29:40,938 Even inject them with poison 1171 01:29:41,063 --> 01:29:44,598 when they were too feeble to do it for themselves. 1172 01:29:50,281 --> 01:29:53,566 I don't believe that you could've ever loved me like that. 1173 01:30:02,251 --> 01:30:04,078 Oh, John, let her go. 1174 01:30:06,881 --> 01:30:12,468 Let her go, off into the sunset to inject another family with her poison! 1175 01:30:12,595 --> 01:30:14,587 Mother... Off you go! 1176 01:30:14,722 --> 01:30:17,094 Before your past catches up with you...again! 1177 01:30:17,224 --> 01:30:18,932 Mother! 1178 01:30:21,479 --> 01:30:23,804 Oh, you evil... 1179 01:30:23,939 --> 01:30:26,098 Mother! Shut up! 1180 01:30:29,362 --> 01:30:31,853 They are predicting warmer weather, Madam. 1181 01:30:31,989 --> 01:30:35,109 Yes, Furber, I believe they are. Thank you. 1182 01:30:40,331 --> 01:30:41,790 Very generous. 1183 01:30:43,084 --> 01:30:46,334 There's something special in there for Jackson. Make sure he gets it. 1184 01:30:46,462 --> 01:30:49,379 Of course. Where will Madam be staying? 1185 01:30:50,424 --> 01:30:51,883 Who knows? 1186 01:30:52,635 --> 01:30:54,177 Good luck. 1187 01:30:55,429 --> 01:30:57,173 And you, Furber. 1188 01:30:58,140 --> 01:31:00,714 Would you forward the painting please, Furber? 1189 01:31:00,851 --> 01:31:03,140 To where, sir? 1190 01:31:09,527 --> 01:31:12,481 I shall enjoy passing on the good news, sir. 1191 01:31:16,492 --> 01:31:22,281 Well, my dear, when the going gets tough, the tough get going. 1192 01:31:22,415 --> 01:31:26,662 Really? 1193 01:31:27,712 --> 01:31:30,796 I'm all ears. 1194 01:31:30,923 --> 01:31:35,715 these wheels in motion 1195 01:31:35,845 --> 01:31:39,463 1196 01:31:41,142 --> 01:31:45,554 I'll climb any mountain 1197 01:31:45,688 --> 01:31:49,520 1198 01:31:49,650 --> 01:31:52,355 1199 01:31:54,488 --> 01:31:57,275 1200 01:31:58,826 --> 01:32:01,862 1201 01:32:03,622 --> 01:32:06,160 1202 01:32:08,294 --> 01:32:11,544 1203 01:32:12,506 --> 01:32:16,374 1204 01:32:16,510 --> 01:32:21,219 1205 01:32:21,349 --> 01:32:25,761 in that old-fashioned way 1206 01:32:25,895 --> 01:32:31,020 I'll climb any mountain 1207 01:32:31,150 --> 01:32:34,934 1208 01:32:35,071 --> 01:32:37,775 1209 01:32:39,867 --> 01:32:42,619 1210 01:32:43,954 --> 01:32:47,158 1211 01:32:48,959 --> 01:32:51,450 1212 01:33:14,777 --> 01:33:19,688 My Lords, ladies and gentlemen, introducing the Easy Virtue Orchestra. 1213 01:33:21,867 --> 01:33:25,153 On piano, the honourable James Watson. 1214 01:33:29,375 --> 01:33:32,210 On the bass, Thomas "The Bass Engine" Mason. 1215 01:33:35,756 --> 01:33:38,627 On the euphonium, Oren Marshall. 1216 01:33:40,761 --> 01:33:42,754 Christopher Webster, trombone. 1217 01:33:44,390 --> 01:33:49,218 Drums, Mr David Rowntree and Benjamin Bryant. 1218 01:33:52,940 --> 01:33:55,396 On the ukulele, Paul Woollard. 1219 01:33:56,819 --> 01:33:59,855 On the guitar, Christopher Montague. 1220 01:34:02,450 --> 01:34:05,320 On the washboard, Jason Boshoff. 1221 01:34:06,620 --> 01:34:11,117 Saxophones, Mike "The Micro" Smith and Samuel Franke. 1222 01:34:15,546 --> 01:34:19,626 On clarinets, Christopher Caldwell and Bradley Grant. 1223 01:34:23,596 --> 01:34:27,214 On the trumpets, Gerard Presencer and Christopher Storr. 1224 01:34:32,313 --> 01:34:36,891 On strings, Sophie Solomon, Perry Montague-Mason, Emlyn Singleton, 1225 01:34:37,026 --> 01:34:40,810 Boguslaw Kostecki, Peter Lale, David Daniels and Joe Knight. 1226 01:34:40,946 --> 01:34:42,489 Thank you. 1227 01:34:43,532 --> 01:34:46,202 And on the saw, David Coulter. 1228 01:34:47,995 --> 01:34:51,281 On the bandoneon, lan "Tango-man" Watson. 1229 01:34:54,168 --> 01:34:57,667 And on the oboe, Katherine "St-John-St-John" St John. 1230 01:34:59,340 --> 01:35:00,882 Thanks, Kate. 1231 01:35:01,008 --> 01:35:03,297 On the slide whistle, Stephan Elliott. 1232 01:35:04,595 --> 01:35:06,837 Michelle De Vries on the cymbal. 1233 01:35:06,972 --> 01:35:09,012 Barnaby Thompson on spoons. 1234 01:35:10,351 --> 01:35:13,056 Tristram Penna, Gramophone. 1235 01:35:13,187 --> 01:35:14,681 Thanks, Tris. 1236 01:35:14,814 --> 01:35:17,731 And on the banjo, Benedict De Vries. 1237 01:35:20,277 --> 01:35:23,065 Ladies and Gentlemen, you've been a wonderful audience. 1238 01:35:23,197 --> 01:35:26,400 Tell your friends and please come back soon. 1239 01:35:26,534 --> 01:35:29,784 And remember, keep your powder dry. 1240 01:35:33,124 --> 01:35:35,496 Goodnight. Thank you. 1241 01:35:38,546 --> 01:35:42,626 a one-way ticket 1242 01:35:43,718 --> 01:35:47,667 - - Really? 1243 01:35:47,805 --> 01:35:51,340 1244 01:35:52,393 --> 01:35:55,678 1245 01:35:55,813 --> 01:36:01,816 - - I'll climb any mountain! 1246 01:36:01,944 --> 01:36:05,942 - - I'll do anything! 1247 01:36:06,073 --> 01:36:10,735 - - 1248 01:36:10,870 --> 01:36:14,867 - - 1249 01:36:14,999 --> 01:36:19,708 - - 1250 01:36:19,837 --> 01:36:24,962 - - 1251 01:36:25,092 --> 01:36:27,762 1252 01:36:29,096 --> 01:36:32,181 1253 01:36:34,310 --> 01:36:36,979 1254 01:36:38,064 --> 01:36:42,311 1255 01:36:53,162 --> 01:36:55,036 Gobble, gobble!