1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:01,720 No-one can ever treat us like dirt 2 00:00:01,760 --> 00:00:03,880 or make us feel like we're nothing ever again. 3 00:00:03,920 --> 00:00:06,440 This is our new neighbour... Lord Fitzherbert. 4 00:00:06,480 --> 00:00:08,760 Charmed, Mrs Hardacre. Oh... 5 00:00:08,800 --> 00:00:11,880 I bought Shaw's Fish Merchants this afternoon. You did what? 6 00:00:11,920 --> 00:00:15,520 My lady didn't introduce herself. Oh, I am no lady, Mr Ward. 7 00:00:15,560 --> 00:00:17,240 Why don't we have a bit of fun? 8 00:00:17,280 --> 00:00:20,400 No soup, no fish. And I thought you people were dock workers. 9 00:00:20,440 --> 00:00:22,960 But underneath it all, she's a common fishwife. 10 00:00:23,000 --> 00:00:24,920 It's that Dryden one that needs telling. 11 00:00:24,960 --> 00:00:27,760 Are you happy here? Of course. It's everything I ever wanted. 12 00:01:11,680 --> 00:01:13,000 I know what you're all thinking. 13 00:01:14,440 --> 00:01:17,560 "Who does Sam Hardacre think he is?" LAUGHTER 14 00:01:17,600 --> 00:01:21,840 But this sign up here, that's not a boast. It's a promise. 15 00:01:21,880 --> 00:01:25,600 We're investing in this place - and not just with money. 16 00:01:25,640 --> 00:01:28,360 I'm putting my flesh and blood in it. 17 00:01:28,400 --> 00:01:31,320 Joe here will be running the docks. APPLAUSE 18 00:01:31,360 --> 00:01:34,680 Along with Fred Holdsworth. CHEERING 19 00:01:35,880 --> 00:01:38,120 Together, they will be joint managers. 20 00:01:39,120 --> 00:01:41,920 I know they're young... but they've earned it. 21 00:01:41,960 --> 00:01:44,840 One of them has. And remember this. 22 00:01:44,880 --> 00:01:47,720 You don't just work for us. We work for you, too. 23 00:01:47,760 --> 00:01:50,360 I've had good fortune, and now I wanna share it 24 00:01:50,400 --> 00:01:53,160 with the finest men and women in all of England! 25 00:01:53,200 --> 00:01:56,000 CHEERING AND APPLAUSE, LIZA WHISTLES 26 00:01:56,040 --> 00:01:59,000 Liza! Sorry, Mum. 27 00:02:02,200 --> 00:02:03,400 Lena. 28 00:02:03,440 --> 00:02:05,480 Mary! It's so good to see you. 29 00:02:05,520 --> 00:02:08,120 Come here. Oh! 30 00:02:08,160 --> 00:02:10,600 Mind your frock, now you're a lady! 31 00:02:10,640 --> 00:02:12,520 Don't. Cup of tea? 32 00:02:12,560 --> 00:02:14,520 Oh, yeah, I'd kill for one, love. Come on. 33 00:02:14,560 --> 00:02:16,120 Proud of you. 34 00:02:17,840 --> 00:02:22,200 Congratulations, Joe. Or should I call you Mr Hardacre? 35 00:02:22,240 --> 00:02:26,240 Only in front of the other employees. Employees? 36 00:02:26,280 --> 00:02:28,480 Is that how you talk about your old friends now? 37 00:02:28,520 --> 00:02:31,000 Well, I have to maintain discipline, Betsy. 38 00:02:31,040 --> 00:02:33,560 Hark at him, putting on airs already. 39 00:02:33,600 --> 00:02:37,520 "Discipline"? You? Aye. Discipline. 40 00:02:38,600 --> 00:02:41,400 When you're off to your poncy school in your top hat and your stockings 41 00:02:41,440 --> 00:02:44,960 and you doing your embroidery, I'll be running this place. 42 00:02:45,000 --> 00:02:47,320 Give me half a chance, I reckon I could do better than you. 43 00:02:47,360 --> 00:02:49,640 You couldn't. It's a man's job. 44 00:02:49,680 --> 00:02:52,360 Aye. But the question is, Joe... 45 00:02:53,800 --> 00:02:55,280 "Are you up to it?" 46 00:02:56,680 --> 00:02:58,040 Come on, Betsy. 47 00:03:01,200 --> 00:03:03,360 What do you mean, "We can't afford it"? 48 00:03:03,400 --> 00:03:06,320 Well, these shindigs of yours cost a pretty penny. 49 00:03:06,360 --> 00:03:07,520 Don't be vulgar, George. 50 00:03:07,560 --> 00:03:10,720 This tea party will raise funds for charitable causes. 51 00:03:10,760 --> 00:03:12,440 Well, if we keep spending at this rate, 52 00:03:12,480 --> 00:03:14,400 we'll soon be a charitable cause. 53 00:03:14,440 --> 00:03:18,080 I was asked to play hostess by the Duchess of Harrogate. 54 00:03:18,120 --> 00:03:21,520 If I fail her, we dare not show our faces for the rest of the season. 55 00:03:21,560 --> 00:03:23,080 Social ruin, Papa. 56 00:03:23,120 --> 00:03:26,040 HE SIGHS Oh... er... 57 00:03:26,080 --> 00:03:27,720 Look here. 58 00:03:27,760 --> 00:03:30,400 What if we were to ask the Hardacres? 59 00:03:30,440 --> 00:03:32,520 Send for the doctor - your father's gone mad. 60 00:03:32,560 --> 00:03:34,480 I'm perfectly sane. HE CHUCKLES 61 00:03:34,520 --> 00:03:37,520 We need money. They need friends. 62 00:03:37,560 --> 00:03:39,760 Quid pro quo. And in English, George? 63 00:03:39,800 --> 00:03:43,440 You throw your party, the Hardacres settle the bill. 64 00:03:43,480 --> 00:03:46,800 You'd still be the hostess, just under their roof. 65 00:03:46,840 --> 00:03:48,640 Well, at least their roof doesn't leak. 66 00:03:48,680 --> 00:03:51,840 Have you both taken leave of your senses? 67 00:03:51,880 --> 00:03:53,560 The Hardacres are trade. 68 00:03:53,600 --> 00:03:56,120 Well, exactly! Let's do business with them! 69 00:03:56,160 --> 00:03:58,000 HE CHUCKLES 70 00:04:09,040 --> 00:04:11,880 I wish you'd asked for my advice before you bought this business. 71 00:04:15,240 --> 00:04:17,240 Shaw let this place go to rack and ruin... 72 00:04:18,600 --> 00:04:21,440 ..but we'll turn it all around now that I'm in charge. 73 00:04:21,480 --> 00:04:24,080 Yes, that's another thing. 74 00:04:25,400 --> 00:04:26,720 You're not entirely in charge. 75 00:04:28,080 --> 00:04:30,520 The company has an unusual constitution. 76 00:04:30,560 --> 00:04:32,040 There's a board of shareholders, 77 00:04:32,080 --> 00:04:34,800 and every shareholder has an equal say. 78 00:04:34,840 --> 00:04:36,880 HE SIGHS 79 00:04:36,920 --> 00:04:39,480 Which means... The Board can outvote me. 80 00:04:40,440 --> 00:04:43,600 What's this about the Board? Nothing to worry about. 81 00:04:43,640 --> 00:04:46,320 As long as they see you turning a profit - soon. 82 00:04:46,360 --> 00:04:47,600 We will! 83 00:04:47,640 --> 00:04:49,760 If we replace the crane, like you said, 84 00:04:49,800 --> 00:04:51,360 we'll double our capacity. 85 00:04:51,400 --> 00:04:53,360 That's right, Fred. 86 00:04:53,400 --> 00:04:55,440 Then we can shorten our working hours. Why? 87 00:04:55,480 --> 00:04:58,160 There'll be less accidents and happier workers. 88 00:04:58,200 --> 00:05:01,880 I wanna prove that you can make money and treat folks right. 89 00:05:01,920 --> 00:05:03,800 And to make that point, 90 00:05:03,840 --> 00:05:06,240 I want a ten shilling bonus in every pay packet this week. 91 00:05:06,280 --> 00:05:07,720 Are you trying to ruin yourself? 92 00:05:07,760 --> 00:05:10,520 Besides, the wages have already been made up. 93 00:05:10,560 --> 00:05:13,240 I can make 'em up again. It won't take long. Very good, Fred. 94 00:05:13,280 --> 00:05:15,280 Here, take the safe key. 95 00:05:16,560 --> 00:05:18,480 I thought I was in charge of the money. 96 00:05:18,520 --> 00:05:21,360 In time, yes, when you've had a bit more experience. 97 00:05:21,400 --> 00:05:23,840 Fred can handle the money for now. 98 00:05:25,320 --> 00:05:26,880 I've worked on the docks my whole life. 99 00:05:26,920 --> 00:05:30,440 Sure, but this is office work. You need to learn it. 100 00:05:30,480 --> 00:05:34,560 Right, Joe... are you familiar with double-entry book-keeping? 101 00:05:35,880 --> 00:05:37,600 No. Then we'll start there. 102 00:05:50,880 --> 00:05:54,920 Well, don't you look a picture, eh? That's one word for it. 103 00:05:54,960 --> 00:05:57,600 Hey, you should take pride in your uniform. 104 00:05:58,640 --> 00:05:59,920 I know it's old-fashioned. 105 00:05:59,960 --> 00:06:02,560 I don't think this was ever in fashion. Hey. 106 00:06:03,640 --> 00:06:06,600 Don't worry, I'm only teasing. 107 00:06:06,640 --> 00:06:08,400 It'll be an adventure. Mm. 108 00:06:09,440 --> 00:06:11,640 Right, I've checked the list, everything's in here. 109 00:06:11,680 --> 00:06:14,200 You've got different clothes for every sport. 110 00:06:14,240 --> 00:06:16,200 I expect I'll be captain of the football team 111 00:06:16,240 --> 00:06:17,360 and a champion wrestler (!) 112 00:06:17,400 --> 00:06:19,160 And maybe you will. 113 00:06:19,200 --> 00:06:21,960 I've always said our Harry can do anything he puts his mind to. 114 00:06:22,000 --> 00:06:23,760 Well, not anything. Harry... 115 00:06:24,880 --> 00:06:26,920 KNOCK ON DOOR You... 116 00:06:26,960 --> 00:06:28,400 Visitors, ma'am. 117 00:06:28,440 --> 00:06:30,360 Lady Emma Fitzherbert and Lady Adella. 118 00:06:30,400 --> 00:06:32,680 Oh. Thank you, Maggie. 119 00:06:32,720 --> 00:06:35,320 I'll receive them in the drawing-room. Yes. 120 00:06:35,360 --> 00:06:38,320 And Miss Liza, she'll join us. Very good, ma'am. 121 00:06:41,840 --> 00:06:44,440 You are... as good as anybody. 122 00:06:45,600 --> 00:06:47,160 Better. 123 00:06:47,200 --> 00:06:50,200 Now, promise me you'll remember that. I promise... 124 00:06:52,480 --> 00:06:53,920 ..if you'll do the same. 125 00:06:57,200 --> 00:06:59,560 As our Lord said, 126 00:06:59,600 --> 00:07:02,480 "The poor are always with us." 127 00:07:02,520 --> 00:07:04,000 LIZA SCOFFS Not with you. 128 00:07:04,040 --> 00:07:07,800 Well, I'm sure we all want to support the, er, less fortunate. 129 00:07:07,840 --> 00:07:10,480 Indeed. Philanthropy is all the rage these days. 130 00:07:11,640 --> 00:07:13,720 Our ladies' charitable circle 131 00:07:13,760 --> 00:07:17,040 represents the creme de la creme of county society. 132 00:07:17,080 --> 00:07:18,720 And with such connections, 133 00:07:18,760 --> 00:07:21,600 we are able to do great things for women and children in distress. 134 00:07:21,640 --> 00:07:23,040 Well, I'm glad to hear it. 135 00:07:24,240 --> 00:07:27,120 And if I can help in any way... 136 00:07:27,160 --> 00:07:29,760 You wish me to propose you to the circle? 137 00:07:31,040 --> 00:07:34,600 Are you offering? Well, it won't be easy. 138 00:07:34,640 --> 00:07:38,400 After all, the circle is chaired by the Duchess of Harrogate. 139 00:07:38,440 --> 00:07:40,400 But... 140 00:07:40,440 --> 00:07:43,280 Yes. I have it. 141 00:07:44,400 --> 00:07:48,640 You shall host a gala afternoon tea here at Hardacre Hall. 142 00:07:50,560 --> 00:07:53,040 Mama, what a wonderful notion. LADY EMMA GASPS 143 00:07:53,080 --> 00:07:55,560 Surely, when the ladies meet you, 144 00:07:55,600 --> 00:07:57,360 they will take you to their hearts... 145 00:07:58,360 --> 00:07:59,640 ..just as we have. 146 00:07:59,680 --> 00:08:01,880 It's the most marvellous opportunity for you. 147 00:08:01,920 --> 00:08:05,400 So, what do I need to do? I shall advise you on everything. 148 00:08:05,440 --> 00:08:09,840 The music, the floral decorations, the, erm... menu. 149 00:08:11,240 --> 00:08:13,280 I mean, it's just afternoon tea, though? 150 00:08:13,320 --> 00:08:17,520 My dear... there's no such thing as "just" afternoon tea. 151 00:08:18,760 --> 00:08:21,200 Woe betide the hostess who serves petit fours 152 00:08:21,240 --> 00:08:23,760 crafted by an unfashionable patissier. 153 00:08:23,800 --> 00:08:26,120 Hm, imagine. Have no fear. 154 00:08:26,160 --> 00:08:28,960 I can tell you where exactly to open accounts. 155 00:08:29,000 --> 00:08:33,240 The most chic confectioners, fruiterers, vintners, florists... 156 00:08:33,280 --> 00:08:35,720 MARY SIGHS Now, you said there's to be music. 157 00:08:35,760 --> 00:08:37,600 Leave that to us. 158 00:08:37,640 --> 00:08:40,480 Adella is a highly accomplished pianoforte player. 159 00:08:40,520 --> 00:08:42,960 Our Liza, she's a lovely little singer. 160 00:08:43,000 --> 00:08:45,920 Mother! Oh, what a happy coincidence. 161 00:08:45,960 --> 00:08:49,600 You shall accompany Miss Hardacre. Mm. And you'll sing. 162 00:08:51,280 --> 00:08:53,240 Then it's all settled. 163 00:08:53,280 --> 00:08:55,200 How fortunate we are to have such... 164 00:08:56,520 --> 00:08:58,800 ..fine neighbours. MARY CHUCKLES 165 00:09:07,040 --> 00:09:08,600 COACHMAN: All set. 166 00:09:08,640 --> 00:09:11,520 I wish you'd let one of us go with you. It wouldn't be right. 167 00:09:12,520 --> 00:09:14,240 I need to show 'em I'm my own man. 168 00:09:15,360 --> 00:09:18,120 QUIETLY: Yes. That's the spirit, Son. 169 00:09:19,360 --> 00:09:21,640 And when you come back, you'll be an educated gentleman. 170 00:09:21,680 --> 00:09:23,840 You can teach us all a thing or two. 171 00:09:24,880 --> 00:09:26,200 I'll try. 172 00:09:26,240 --> 00:09:28,720 Keep inside the carriage. You'll scare the horses. 173 00:09:28,760 --> 00:09:32,160 No chance. They've already seen your face. 174 00:09:32,200 --> 00:09:34,320 THEY LAUGH 175 00:09:34,360 --> 00:09:37,040 Mind you write, Harry. Every week. 176 00:09:38,440 --> 00:09:40,000 Let us know if you need anything. 177 00:09:41,920 --> 00:09:44,320 I will. And don't do anything I'd do. 178 00:09:45,720 --> 00:09:46,760 Now, get. 179 00:10:08,280 --> 00:10:10,840 It'll be the making of him. SHE SNIFFS 180 00:10:10,880 --> 00:10:13,840 Aye. I must get on. 181 00:10:15,440 --> 00:10:16,840 Are you going down the docks again? 182 00:10:16,880 --> 00:10:19,320 No, no. I can stay at home. No. 183 00:10:20,320 --> 00:10:21,520 No, we should keep busy. 184 00:10:26,640 --> 00:10:28,120 Dad... 185 00:10:28,160 --> 00:10:31,280 Mum's saying I have to sing at that afternoon tea thing. 186 00:10:31,320 --> 00:10:34,400 Why not? You've a grand voice. 187 00:10:37,040 --> 00:10:39,520 Look, your mother has her heart set on this. 188 00:10:39,560 --> 00:10:41,240 She wants them to see how great you are. 189 00:10:42,400 --> 00:10:44,480 Can you not just sing me one little song? 190 00:10:46,000 --> 00:10:47,600 All right, one song. One. 191 00:10:47,640 --> 00:10:51,400 And she's never parading me in front of all these fancy ladies again. 192 00:10:51,440 --> 00:10:53,320 Deal? Deal. 193 00:10:54,560 --> 00:10:57,600 INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS 194 00:10:58,640 --> 00:11:00,440 Who does he think he is? Boss now, in't he? 195 00:11:00,480 --> 00:11:01,520 THEY CHUCKLE 196 00:11:06,400 --> 00:11:07,800 'Ey, what now, Joe? 197 00:11:07,840 --> 00:11:11,440 Onto the next. The Lady Jane's just docked. 198 00:11:11,480 --> 00:11:13,320 Yeah, but her catch is for the auction house. 199 00:11:13,360 --> 00:11:16,280 No, it's for us. Ah, skipper says not. 200 00:11:17,400 --> 00:11:18,720 Does he? 201 00:11:18,760 --> 00:11:21,840 Says we're not to touch it, so... what do we do now? 202 00:11:23,000 --> 00:11:26,200 Maybe you should ask your dad. What's the hold-up? 203 00:11:26,240 --> 00:11:30,360 The Lady Jane. That's our catch, isn't it, Dad? 204 00:11:30,400 --> 00:11:32,800 The skipper trying it on again, is he? 205 00:11:32,840 --> 00:11:34,440 Hoping we'll up the price? 206 00:11:34,480 --> 00:11:36,520 Go and tell him we made a bargain, and if he breaks it, 207 00:11:36,560 --> 00:11:37,960 he'll have me to deal with. Go on. 208 00:11:43,920 --> 00:11:45,000 Give it time, Joe. 209 00:11:46,800 --> 00:11:49,840 It's not long since you were one of them. So were you. 210 00:11:51,000 --> 00:11:52,440 I'm a lot older. 211 00:11:53,920 --> 00:11:56,320 Experience, that's all you need. 212 00:11:56,360 --> 00:12:01,080 That's why you're here... to learn to manage your business. 213 00:12:02,680 --> 00:12:03,760 You see that sign up there? 214 00:12:06,080 --> 00:12:08,800 One day, that'll read "Joe Hardacre and Son". 215 00:12:08,840 --> 00:12:10,840 There'll be nobody'll prouder than your oul da. 216 00:12:13,280 --> 00:12:14,360 I won't let you down. 217 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:19,280 I know. 218 00:12:21,560 --> 00:12:23,840 Mrs Henderson does her best, 219 00:12:23,880 --> 00:12:28,120 but I fear that some of these items 220 00:12:28,160 --> 00:12:30,360 are beyond her skill. 221 00:12:30,400 --> 00:12:33,960 The more sophisticated refreshments are ordered from London. Oh. 222 00:12:34,000 --> 00:12:36,400 And please reassure your cook she need not burden her brain 223 00:12:36,440 --> 00:12:39,120 with anything more complicated than a cucumber sandwich. 224 00:12:39,160 --> 00:12:41,720 Oh. Very good, m'lady. 225 00:12:41,760 --> 00:12:44,320 Mrs Henderson's a very clever cook. 226 00:12:44,360 --> 00:12:47,480 For the provinces, perhaps. We're in the provinces. 227 00:12:49,400 --> 00:12:53,320 Mary, dear heart, did the floral centrepieces arrive? 228 00:12:53,360 --> 00:12:55,600 They're in the parlour. Did you want to see them? Oh, no. 229 00:12:55,640 --> 00:12:57,200 I trust you completely... 230 00:12:57,240 --> 00:13:00,960 but we should inspect them soon, of course, in case of error. 231 00:13:01,000 --> 00:13:03,120 Could you be an angel? Yes. 232 00:13:04,320 --> 00:13:05,800 I'll give you a full report. 233 00:13:11,720 --> 00:13:14,160 If I might say so, m'lady, 234 00:13:14,200 --> 00:13:19,040 if this house is to entertain decent society... 235 00:13:20,760 --> 00:13:23,000 ..with such a hostess... 236 00:13:24,560 --> 00:13:27,960 ..I thank God for the blessing of your good advice. 237 00:13:28,000 --> 00:13:31,040 Remember, the reputation of this once-great house 238 00:13:31,080 --> 00:13:33,320 rests upon this tea party. Oh. 239 00:13:33,360 --> 00:13:35,640 And in the present situation, 240 00:13:35,680 --> 00:13:38,240 this responsibility falls entirely upon you. 241 00:13:41,600 --> 00:13:45,240 I understand, m'lady. I hope you do. 242 00:13:45,280 --> 00:13:49,440 We've only two days to accomplish the seemingly impossible. 243 00:14:03,360 --> 00:14:04,800 We're starting a flower shop now? 244 00:14:04,840 --> 00:14:07,880 No. These are the flowers for the tea party. 245 00:14:07,920 --> 00:14:10,160 Oh. MA CHUCKLES 246 00:14:10,200 --> 00:14:11,480 Oh, I see. 247 00:14:12,520 --> 00:14:14,840 That Lady Emma's taking you for every penny. 248 00:14:14,880 --> 00:14:16,320 No, it's not like that. 249 00:14:16,360 --> 00:14:18,400 She's helping me be accepted by ladies of quality. 250 00:14:18,440 --> 00:14:20,320 And why the hell would you want that?! 251 00:14:20,360 --> 00:14:22,920 What, you can't understand why I wanna make friends? 252 00:14:22,960 --> 00:14:26,080 You've got friends! Be grateful for 'em. 253 00:14:26,120 --> 00:14:29,120 And don't drive 'em away by playing Lady Snooty-Drawers. 254 00:14:37,040 --> 00:14:39,160 MELODIC NOTES 255 00:14:58,200 --> 00:15:01,080 You know, I'd rather eat my own toes than sing with you. 256 00:15:01,120 --> 00:15:02,520 Perhaps you should. 257 00:15:03,560 --> 00:15:06,400 It might be more enjoyable for the audience. 258 00:15:06,440 --> 00:15:10,440 You haven't even heard me yet. And I am grateful for small mercies. 259 00:15:11,400 --> 00:15:12,560 SHE CLEARS THROAT 260 00:15:15,800 --> 00:15:18,400 261 00:15:18,440 --> 00:15:21,720 262 00:15:21,760 --> 00:15:24,760 263 00:15:24,800 --> 00:15:27,720 264 00:15:27,760 --> 00:15:31,480 265 00:15:31,520 --> 00:15:34,720 266 00:15:34,760 --> 00:15:38,000 267 00:15:38,040 --> 00:15:40,880 268 00:15:44,000 --> 00:15:46,680 Where did you learn that? Music hall. 269 00:15:48,000 --> 00:15:51,120 Well, Nancy Green went, and she taught me. 270 00:15:51,160 --> 00:15:54,400 All the gutties share songs. Makes the work go faster. 271 00:15:54,440 --> 00:15:55,560 That sounds... 272 00:15:56,760 --> 00:15:59,800 What? ..fun. 273 00:15:59,840 --> 00:16:02,160 Gutting fish isn't fun. 274 00:16:02,200 --> 00:16:03,880 It's hard bloody work. 275 00:16:03,920 --> 00:16:06,680 And you think it's easy being a lady? 276 00:16:08,160 --> 00:16:09,480 I know it isn't. 277 00:16:13,120 --> 00:16:16,440 JOE: Steady, steady. WORKER: Whoa, hoist that! 278 00:16:17,920 --> 00:16:19,280 Keep it up, lads. 279 00:16:19,320 --> 00:16:21,440 I want this crane up and running in no time. 280 00:16:21,480 --> 00:16:23,640 So, how's our Joe getting on? Come on. Hurry up! 281 00:16:23,680 --> 00:16:26,360 Doing very well. How did you escape? 282 00:16:26,400 --> 00:16:28,480 I thought Lady Emma was gonna keep you all day. 283 00:16:28,520 --> 00:16:31,800 Oh, I left her with Mrs Dryden. They won't notice I've gone. 284 00:16:33,400 --> 00:16:34,720 Well, I'm glad you're here. 285 00:16:34,760 --> 00:16:37,040 Mm. Well, I'm not just here to see you. 286 00:16:37,080 --> 00:16:39,400 Betsy, Lena... 287 00:16:39,440 --> 00:16:43,880 I've come to invite you both to a tea party for a charity. 288 00:16:43,920 --> 00:16:45,200 LENA GASPS 289 00:16:45,240 --> 00:16:47,040 We may not be fine ladies like some folk 290 00:16:47,080 --> 00:16:48,440 but we don't need charity yet. 291 00:16:48,480 --> 00:16:52,120 Give over, it's not that. I'm asking you as my guests. 292 00:16:52,160 --> 00:16:53,960 Suppose we don't want to go? 293 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:59,080 Well, suppose we settle this the old way, huh? 294 00:16:59,120 --> 00:17:00,760 A race? Aye. 295 00:17:00,800 --> 00:17:03,080 A dozen herring. If I win, you come to the do. 296 00:17:03,120 --> 00:17:05,680 If I lose, I'll tell Sam to give you the day off. 297 00:17:05,720 --> 00:17:07,480 How's that sound? You're on. 298 00:17:07,520 --> 00:17:09,360 Someone give this woman a knife. 299 00:17:09,400 --> 00:17:13,000 Come on. Take my apron, you'll ruin your frock. 300 00:17:13,040 --> 00:17:14,920 I'll give you a head start and all... 301 00:17:14,960 --> 00:17:16,640 seeing as you're out of practise. 302 00:17:16,680 --> 00:17:19,760 Don't you dare. As you wish, m'lady. 303 00:17:20,800 --> 00:17:22,040 Betsy, be referee. 304 00:17:22,080 --> 00:17:24,600 Take your marks, get set... 305 00:17:25,600 --> 00:17:27,040 ..go! 306 00:17:27,080 --> 00:17:28,960 CROWD SHOUTS ENCOURAGEMENT 307 00:17:33,080 --> 00:17:36,240 Oh, you've lost your touch, love. I have not. 308 00:17:46,120 --> 00:17:49,240 MARY CHUCKLES MAN: Got seven! 309 00:17:49,280 --> 00:17:52,720 Should she be doing that? I'd like to see you stop her. 310 00:17:54,400 --> 00:17:57,480 MAN: Come on, girls. Well done to Mary. 311 00:18:00,640 --> 00:18:02,440 I win! APPLAUSE 312 00:18:02,480 --> 00:18:05,120 No, she's not. And I claim my prize. 313 00:18:05,160 --> 00:18:07,320 LAUGHTER 314 00:18:07,360 --> 00:18:09,200 Right... 315 00:18:09,240 --> 00:18:11,560 You will come, though, won't you? 316 00:18:11,600 --> 00:18:13,680 I could really do with a friendly face. 317 00:18:13,720 --> 00:18:16,600 Why didn't you just say so? MARY SIGHS 318 00:18:20,640 --> 00:18:22,680 Just didn't want you to think I'd gone soft. 319 00:18:22,720 --> 00:18:24,560 Oh, you... LENA CHUCKLES 320 00:18:29,560 --> 00:18:32,160 And only order the best stuff, mind. 321 00:18:32,200 --> 00:18:34,520 Port, brandy, champagne, 322 00:18:34,560 --> 00:18:36,600 whiskey, oysters, lobster. 323 00:18:36,640 --> 00:18:38,680 Ooh, and them little black fish eggs. 324 00:18:38,720 --> 00:18:42,080 Have you discussed this with Lady Fitzherbert? 325 00:18:42,120 --> 00:18:44,560 Why? Is she coming to my poker game? 326 00:18:44,600 --> 00:18:46,800 Your poker game? 327 00:18:46,840 --> 00:18:49,560 I thought you were talking about afternoon tea with the Duchess. 328 00:18:49,600 --> 00:18:51,320 SHE SCOFFS No. 329 00:18:51,360 --> 00:18:53,600 This is much more exclusive. 330 00:18:53,640 --> 00:18:56,160 SHE HUFFS So, who's invited? 331 00:18:56,200 --> 00:18:58,040 Well, there's Big Jonesy, 332 00:18:58,080 --> 00:19:01,200 Billy Three Fingers, Chinny the butcher... And me. 333 00:19:04,160 --> 00:19:05,920 I only play with the big boys. 334 00:19:09,480 --> 00:19:10,880 Then you'll like playing with me. 335 00:19:10,920 --> 00:19:13,040 While you're here, Mrs... 336 00:19:13,080 --> 00:19:14,760 Call me Ma. Ma'am... 337 00:19:16,000 --> 00:19:18,960 ..when your breakfast tray was returned this morning, 338 00:19:19,000 --> 00:19:20,520 the creamer was missing. 339 00:19:20,560 --> 00:19:24,720 The what now? The cream jug. It's heavy. 340 00:19:24,760 --> 00:19:28,360 Solid silver. Oh, sounds expensive. 341 00:19:28,400 --> 00:19:30,480 It is extremely valuable. 342 00:19:30,520 --> 00:19:32,800 Well, I don't think I'd have forgotten a thing like that. 343 00:19:32,840 --> 00:19:34,960 Have you checked down the back of the dresser? 344 00:19:35,000 --> 00:19:36,440 SNIGGERING 345 00:19:38,600 --> 00:19:40,480 Right, well, happy hunting. 346 00:19:40,520 --> 00:19:42,960 And make sure you get our grub. 347 00:19:45,000 --> 00:19:49,080 The Old Yards. Tomorrow night, eight o'clock sharp. 348 00:19:58,440 --> 00:20:00,000 Have you heard? 349 00:20:00,040 --> 00:20:02,840 Sam paid more than £1,000 for that thing. 350 00:20:02,880 --> 00:20:05,560 Old man's touched in the head, if you ask me. 351 00:20:05,600 --> 00:20:09,000 Here, too much brass sent him queer. JACK CHUCKLES 352 00:20:10,760 --> 00:20:11,960 Something funny? 353 00:20:13,400 --> 00:20:16,280 No. Could've sworn I heard talk of my father. 354 00:20:17,880 --> 00:20:21,080 I said that for all your dad's fine talk, 355 00:20:21,120 --> 00:20:24,040 he puts more store in lumps of metal than us. 356 00:20:24,080 --> 00:20:27,080 Let it go. Your dad don't need defending. 357 00:20:27,120 --> 00:20:28,160 But he's wrong. 358 00:20:29,400 --> 00:20:31,480 The crane'll help all of us. JACK SCOFFS 359 00:20:31,520 --> 00:20:33,280 My dad says when it's up and running, 360 00:20:33,320 --> 00:20:35,280 we can do the work in half the time. 361 00:20:35,320 --> 00:20:37,240 So, you're saying our hours will get cut? 362 00:20:37,280 --> 00:20:39,480 No, I'm not saying that. You mean there'll be lay-offs? 363 00:20:39,520 --> 00:20:42,040 No. Well, it must be one or the other. Which is it? 364 00:20:42,080 --> 00:20:43,760 MEN GRUMBLE 365 00:20:46,360 --> 00:20:49,040 I'll tell you when I'm good and ready. He don't know nowt. 366 00:20:49,080 --> 00:20:52,840 Better we ask the boss, 'ey, lads? You leave my dad out of this. 367 00:20:52,880 --> 00:20:55,480 Oh, I don't mean your dad. I mean Fred. 368 00:20:57,920 --> 00:21:00,800 Fred's not in charge around here. I am. 369 00:21:00,840 --> 00:21:03,200 And if I can run this place with fewer men, then I will. 370 00:21:03,240 --> 00:21:05,040 I'll only keep the best, 371 00:21:05,080 --> 00:21:07,360 so you crack on or you'll be turned out! 372 00:21:07,400 --> 00:21:10,920 Keep talking like that, and you'll have a strike on your hands. 373 00:21:10,960 --> 00:21:14,960 You wouldn't dare. Wouldn't we... "boss"? 374 00:21:16,680 --> 00:21:18,400 CLAMOURING 375 00:21:19,680 --> 00:21:23,120 Joe! What's going on here, then?! 376 00:21:24,680 --> 00:21:27,320 I'm sure we can sort this out. Just tell us what happened. 377 00:21:27,360 --> 00:21:29,880 He threatened to sack us! I never. 378 00:21:29,920 --> 00:21:31,640 Well, I didn't mean it. MEN SHOUT 379 00:21:31,680 --> 00:21:34,040 SAM: All right, calm down! 380 00:21:34,080 --> 00:21:36,920 Nobody's getting the sack. Well, he says you're cutting back. 381 00:21:36,960 --> 00:21:40,640 Cutting back working hours... not wages. 382 00:21:42,760 --> 00:21:44,240 Why would you give us summat for nowt? 383 00:21:44,280 --> 00:21:46,360 Because it stands to reason. 384 00:21:46,400 --> 00:21:48,640 With shorter shifts you'll be better rested. 385 00:21:48,680 --> 00:21:49,960 You'll work faster. 386 00:21:50,000 --> 00:21:53,280 There'll be less accidents, and you all know how I feel about that. 387 00:21:54,680 --> 00:21:56,280 I wanna be proud of this place. 388 00:21:56,320 --> 00:21:59,600 Now, we've wasted enough time. Let's get on. 389 00:22:02,240 --> 00:22:05,160 Oi! You can't let 'em get away with that. 390 00:22:06,560 --> 00:22:09,440 What do you want me to do? Make an example of 'em. 391 00:22:09,480 --> 00:22:12,000 Lewis and Jack? Your mates? 392 00:22:12,040 --> 00:22:13,920 If you don't, I'll be a laughing stock. 393 00:22:13,960 --> 00:22:17,120 You'll get over it! And so will they. 394 00:22:17,160 --> 00:22:20,240 Take some time to cool down at home. 395 00:22:20,280 --> 00:22:21,680 I'll see you tonight. 396 00:22:30,840 --> 00:22:33,360 Buttons shone, a good tie... 397 00:22:37,400 --> 00:22:38,880 BEESLEY CLEARS THROAT 398 00:22:38,920 --> 00:22:41,400 Good afternoon, Master Joseph. Shove your afternoon. 399 00:22:42,640 --> 00:22:46,800 400 00:22:46,840 --> 00:22:48,200 What's that? 401 00:22:48,240 --> 00:22:51,800 Lady Adella is accompanying Miss Liza in the drawing room. 402 00:22:53,720 --> 00:22:56,840 Oh, is she now? 403 00:22:58,080 --> 00:23:02,320 404 00:23:03,400 --> 00:23:07,760 Bring back 405 00:23:07,800 --> 00:23:13,040 To me 406 00:23:13,080 --> 00:23:14,880 407 00:23:16,320 --> 00:23:17,720 What?! 408 00:23:17,760 --> 00:23:19,960 Excuse me, ladies. I just... 409 00:23:20,000 --> 00:23:22,080 I thought I could hear somebody torturing a cat. 410 00:23:22,120 --> 00:23:24,680 And I thought someone was putting in an 'ard day's graft? 411 00:23:24,720 --> 00:23:28,480 I am. You're home, and it's just gone lunchtime. 412 00:23:28,520 --> 00:23:30,840 I'm the manager. I can do what I want. 413 00:23:30,880 --> 00:23:32,720 Joint manager. With Fred. 414 00:23:34,120 --> 00:23:35,280 Fred's nothing. 415 00:23:36,360 --> 00:23:38,560 It's my name on the sign. 416 00:23:38,600 --> 00:23:41,400 And I'm sure you keep all those labourers in line. 417 00:23:41,440 --> 00:23:43,000 I do. 418 00:23:43,040 --> 00:23:46,160 And anyway, this whole place'll be mine one day. 419 00:23:46,200 --> 00:23:47,720 I can sell up... 420 00:23:49,040 --> 00:23:50,160 ..move to London... 421 00:23:51,280 --> 00:23:52,360 ..live the high life. 422 00:23:52,400 --> 00:23:55,000 I have no doubt you'll cut quite a dash. 423 00:23:59,000 --> 00:24:00,440 THEY LAUGH 424 00:24:00,480 --> 00:24:02,720 MAN: Chance like that... Mm. 425 00:24:02,760 --> 00:24:05,160 Oh, you call this a drink? This is weaker than lemonade. 426 00:24:05,200 --> 00:24:06,960 That's vintage champagne! 427 00:24:07,000 --> 00:24:10,080 Here, let me liven it up for you... Steady. 428 00:24:11,160 --> 00:24:13,040 Oi, Billy Three Fingers! 429 00:24:13,080 --> 00:24:16,080 Look at my cards again, you'll be Billy No Fingers! 430 00:24:16,120 --> 00:24:17,640 LAUGHTER 431 00:24:17,680 --> 00:24:19,400 I'm out. Aw... 432 00:24:19,440 --> 00:24:21,440 Just you and me then, eh? Yeah. 433 00:24:23,440 --> 00:24:26,880 Read 'em and weep! LAUGHTER 434 00:24:26,920 --> 00:24:29,320 She's cleaned you out, too! 435 00:24:29,360 --> 00:24:32,240 The woman's unbeatable. Aye, I am! 436 00:24:33,360 --> 00:24:35,960 Madam, before I pay up... 437 00:24:36,000 --> 00:24:38,080 I must shake the hand 438 00:24:38,120 --> 00:24:41,280 of the finest player I have ever encountered. 439 00:24:42,360 --> 00:24:43,440 Aye, all right. 440 00:24:43,480 --> 00:24:44,760 Come on. SHE CHUCKLES 441 00:24:46,520 --> 00:24:49,680 Er... Get... Get off! LAUGHTER 442 00:24:49,720 --> 00:24:52,720 Let go! How many kings you got up there, then? 443 00:24:52,760 --> 00:24:55,160 Never you mind! How long have you been cheating us? 444 00:24:55,200 --> 00:24:57,880 Oh, I don't know. How long have we been playing? 445 00:24:57,920 --> 00:24:59,720 Twenty years! 446 00:24:59,760 --> 00:25:02,040 Took me just one night to expose you! 447 00:25:02,080 --> 00:25:06,080 Aye, well... that'll never happen again. Mm... 448 00:25:06,120 --> 00:25:07,840 Tinny, come on! LAUGHTER 449 00:25:07,880 --> 00:25:10,560 And I'll be winning back my silver jug. Knew it! 450 00:25:10,600 --> 00:25:12,400 Ah, it was something and nothing, really. 451 00:25:12,440 --> 00:25:13,800 I sent Joe home to calm down. 452 00:25:13,840 --> 00:25:15,880 Oh, it sounds to me the job's too much for him. 453 00:25:15,920 --> 00:25:18,360 He'll learn. Yeah, he'd better. 454 00:25:19,400 --> 00:25:22,400 I'll keep him out of trouble from tomorrow, trust me. 455 00:25:22,440 --> 00:25:24,880 TINNY BARKS 456 00:25:24,920 --> 00:25:26,480 What's Tinny doing out at this hour? 457 00:25:26,520 --> 00:25:28,240 Oh, it's Ma and her wretched poker game, 458 00:25:28,280 --> 00:25:29,800 bringing all sorts up to the house. 459 00:25:29,840 --> 00:25:32,400 At least she'll have it out of her system by your tea party. Yeah. 460 00:25:32,440 --> 00:25:34,920 I've warned her she better be seen and not heard tomorrow 461 00:25:34,960 --> 00:25:37,760 cos if one little thing goes wrong, there'll be a reckoning. 462 00:25:38,840 --> 00:25:41,120 You look fit to lead an army into battle. 463 00:25:41,160 --> 00:25:43,520 Sam, I'm fighting for our kids' future here. 464 00:25:43,560 --> 00:25:46,960 I want Liza to have a better chance in life than I did. 465 00:25:47,000 --> 00:25:48,560 I just want her to be happy. 466 00:25:48,600 --> 00:25:50,680 You'd better hope that tomorrow goes well, then. 467 00:25:50,720 --> 00:25:52,960 Aye, well, it will. You're in charge. 468 00:25:55,320 --> 00:26:00,400 Sam Hardacre, don't you dare tempt fate like that. 469 00:26:00,440 --> 00:26:02,160 Don't you tempt me like that. 470 00:26:04,520 --> 00:26:05,960 THEY LAUGH 471 00:26:15,760 --> 00:26:19,160 No, Maggie, don't touch that. I was just looking. 472 00:26:19,200 --> 00:26:21,440 Is that supposed to be our house? 473 00:26:21,480 --> 00:26:25,840 That... is a unique creation by a London confectioner. 474 00:26:25,880 --> 00:26:28,760 Well, I could have made it. If you'd have only asked me. 475 00:26:28,800 --> 00:26:32,960 It reminds me of the good old days under dear Sir William. 476 00:26:33,000 --> 00:26:36,440 Our beloved Thornton Hall in sugar and cake. 477 00:26:36,480 --> 00:26:37,880 Hardacre Hall. 478 00:26:39,040 --> 00:26:40,200 I beg your pardon. 479 00:26:40,240 --> 00:26:44,480 Maggie, you've completed your duties for now? 480 00:26:44,520 --> 00:26:47,200 Yes, all of them. Not all. 481 00:26:47,240 --> 00:26:49,600 Go and clean the outside privies. 482 00:26:49,640 --> 00:26:52,920 The gardeners and grooms leave them in a fearful state. 483 00:26:52,960 --> 00:26:55,480 But that's not my job! It is now. 484 00:26:55,520 --> 00:26:57,960 And next time you answer me back, 485 00:26:58,000 --> 00:27:01,640 you'll be clearing up horse muck with your bare hands. 486 00:27:31,640 --> 00:27:33,000 FRED: Morning, Joe. 487 00:27:36,400 --> 00:27:38,840 Can you finish this? Hi, Son. 488 00:27:47,640 --> 00:27:49,080 I wanna talk about yesterday. 489 00:27:50,280 --> 00:27:53,040 I don't. I blame myself. 490 00:27:54,280 --> 00:27:56,120 I let you run around telling our plan to the men 491 00:27:56,160 --> 00:27:57,600 before you properly understood it. 492 00:27:57,640 --> 00:28:00,800 I understood. Not well enough. 493 00:28:00,840 --> 00:28:03,960 So I've decided you should stay in the office for now. 494 00:28:04,000 --> 00:28:07,240 I'm supposed to be manager. You will be... 495 00:28:07,280 --> 00:28:08,360 as soon as you're ready. 496 00:28:09,560 --> 00:28:12,120 Won't take long. You'll catch up soon enough. 497 00:28:12,160 --> 00:28:14,560 Catch up? With you? Joe. 498 00:28:15,840 --> 00:28:17,080 You put him up to this?! 499 00:28:17,120 --> 00:28:19,600 I make my own decisions, Joe, you know that. 500 00:28:19,640 --> 00:28:22,440 Right, Fred, let's see how this crane's getting on. 501 00:28:22,480 --> 00:28:24,640 I'll come with you. No, you'll stay here, Joe. 502 00:28:24,680 --> 00:28:27,040 See if you can balance your ledger this time. 503 00:28:27,080 --> 00:28:28,720 Come on, Fred. 504 00:29:52,600 --> 00:29:54,440 BELL RINGS 505 00:30:01,680 --> 00:30:03,760 BELL RINGS 506 00:30:08,120 --> 00:30:10,360 We're here to see Mary. 507 00:30:10,400 --> 00:30:11,760 Mrs Hardacre. 508 00:30:11,800 --> 00:30:14,600 May I present her with your card, ma'am? 509 00:30:14,640 --> 00:30:16,200 What do you mean coming to this door? 510 00:30:16,240 --> 00:30:19,600 We're here for the tea party. We have all the staff we need. 511 00:30:19,640 --> 00:30:24,120 Emma, these are my dear friends, Mrs Temple and Miss Betsy Temple. 512 00:30:25,160 --> 00:30:26,240 How delightful (!) 513 00:30:26,280 --> 00:30:28,720 Wilson, please could you take Mrs Temple's shawl? Ma'am. 514 00:30:30,680 --> 00:30:32,080 Betsy! 515 00:30:33,160 --> 00:30:35,480 I thought I heard your voice! Liza! 516 00:30:35,520 --> 00:30:38,000 You look beautiful. 517 00:30:38,040 --> 00:30:40,000 I'd give anything for a dress like that. 518 00:30:40,040 --> 00:30:42,240 I could lend you one. Are you sure? 519 00:30:42,280 --> 00:30:44,680 I've a dozen upstairs! Come on! 520 00:30:44,720 --> 00:30:46,480 Liza, don't exaggerate. AWKWARD CHUCKLE 521 00:30:48,520 --> 00:30:49,920 Remember when we were their age? 522 00:30:49,960 --> 00:30:52,720 Oh, aye. Running barefoot along the docks. 523 00:30:54,200 --> 00:30:57,400 Mary, my dear, I must introduce you to the ladies. 524 00:30:57,440 --> 00:30:58,880 Yes, lead the way. This way, Lena. 525 00:31:00,080 --> 00:31:01,560 WHISPERS: Oh, and thank you. 526 00:31:04,720 --> 00:31:06,320 SHE CLEARS THROAT 527 00:31:11,320 --> 00:31:13,880 Lady Fairfax. Lady Beaumont. 528 00:31:13,920 --> 00:31:17,600 This is our estimable hostess, Mrs Hardacre. 529 00:31:17,640 --> 00:31:19,600 And this is Mrs Temple. 530 00:31:22,800 --> 00:31:25,400 How do you do, ladies? How do you do? 531 00:31:25,440 --> 00:31:27,640 How do you do? All right. 532 00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:33,800 Mrs Hardacre, this is a charming floral display. 533 00:31:33,840 --> 00:31:35,000 I commend your taste. 534 00:31:35,040 --> 00:31:37,880 Of course, I did provide a little guidance. 535 00:31:37,920 --> 00:31:39,840 WOMEN CHUCKLE 536 00:31:39,880 --> 00:31:41,040 Speaking of taste, 537 00:31:41,080 --> 00:31:43,640 I see you've retained Sir William's furniture. 538 00:31:43,680 --> 00:31:45,000 How economical. 539 00:31:46,000 --> 00:31:47,760 Waste not, want not. 540 00:31:47,800 --> 00:31:50,960 Er, Mary, my dear, the Duchess has arrived. 541 00:31:52,160 --> 00:31:55,760 Be advised, her opinion will make or break you. 542 00:32:01,080 --> 00:32:02,080 All right? 543 00:32:11,240 --> 00:32:14,920 Duchess, may I present Mrs Hardacre. 544 00:32:16,200 --> 00:32:18,720 The hostess of my gala tea party. 545 00:32:27,400 --> 00:32:29,760 CHICKENS CLUCK, DOG BARKS 546 00:32:29,800 --> 00:32:31,880 WHIMPERS 547 00:32:37,880 --> 00:32:39,960 Who's a lucky boy? 548 00:32:40,000 --> 00:32:42,360 Yes, you are! Yes. 549 00:32:46,760 --> 00:32:48,880 Remember, stand up straight. Don't fidget. 550 00:32:48,920 --> 00:32:50,880 Ladies, our entertainment. 551 00:32:50,920 --> 00:32:53,440 Smile nicely. Be a proper lady. 552 00:32:53,480 --> 00:32:55,680 I'm not a proper lady. Yet. 553 00:32:57,480 --> 00:32:59,480 GENTLE PIANO 554 00:33:03,920 --> 00:33:05,440 Excuse me, ladies. 555 00:33:07,080 --> 00:33:08,280 MA GROUND 556 00:33:10,520 --> 00:33:12,400 Oh, do carry on. 557 00:33:19,600 --> 00:33:21,840 GENTLE PIANO CONTINUES 558 00:33:31,360 --> 00:33:33,960 I've changed my mind. Follow my lead. 559 00:33:37,280 --> 00:33:42,440 The cabbages and peas 560 00:33:43,400 --> 00:33:48,480 'Tween her knees 561 00:33:48,520 --> 00:33:52,440 562 00:33:52,480 --> 00:33:58,040 563 00:33:58,080 --> 00:34:03,560 Full of peas... 564 00:34:03,600 --> 00:34:05,440 GUEST GASPS WOMAN: Oh, my goodness. 565 00:34:05,480 --> 00:34:06,760 JOLLY PIANO 566 00:34:06,800 --> 00:34:10,880 The cabbages and peas 567 00:34:10,920 --> 00:34:15,360 The little bugs and bees 568 00:34:15,400 --> 00:34:18,880 569 00:34:18,920 --> 00:34:23,400 Her other charms... 570 00:34:23,440 --> 00:34:25,280 MA CACKLES 571 00:34:25,320 --> 00:34:29,800 Nobody ever sees. 572 00:34:29,840 --> 00:34:31,920 PIANO LID SLAMS You've delighted us long enough. 573 00:34:40,000 --> 00:34:41,840 Sit down. 574 00:34:49,880 --> 00:34:53,320 Fetch me my ear trumpet, dear. 575 00:34:53,360 --> 00:34:54,800 I can't hear a thing! 576 00:34:58,320 --> 00:35:01,480 That was quite a performance. It were funny! 577 00:35:01,520 --> 00:35:05,000 It was disgusting. All that talk of peeing, and... 578 00:35:05,040 --> 00:35:07,160 That's nothing to what I heard on the docks! 579 00:35:08,160 --> 00:35:11,160 I thought I raised you to respect yourself, 580 00:35:11,200 --> 00:35:13,680 to be a strong and independent... You did. 581 00:35:15,920 --> 00:35:17,280 I tried. 582 00:35:18,320 --> 00:35:22,320 But the girl I saw in that room, she didn't think much of herself. 583 00:35:22,360 --> 00:35:24,720 Mum, it were just a joke! 584 00:35:24,760 --> 00:35:25,920 Do you really wanna be a clown 585 00:35:25,960 --> 00:35:27,600 all of your life? WOMAN SCREAMS 586 00:35:29,280 --> 00:35:31,680 I thought you were worth more than that, love. 587 00:35:36,120 --> 00:35:39,360 MRS HENDERSON: Mrs Dryden! Oh, no! 588 00:35:39,400 --> 00:35:40,800 Oh, what a mess! No! 589 00:35:40,840 --> 00:35:43,280 Who is wailing like a banshee in my kitchen? 590 00:35:44,800 --> 00:35:45,880 No. 591 00:35:47,720 --> 00:35:48,840 No! 592 00:35:50,760 --> 00:35:53,320 You little devil! 593 00:35:53,360 --> 00:35:55,960 Oi! Leave him alone. You can't prove anything. 594 00:35:56,000 --> 00:35:58,720 I don't care. I'd like to wring that beast's neck. 595 00:35:58,760 --> 00:36:00,560 I wouldn't. You'll catch something. 596 00:36:00,600 --> 00:36:06,200 Oh! That thing has defiled Thornton Hall! 597 00:36:06,240 --> 00:36:07,720 TINNY WHIMPERS 598 00:36:07,760 --> 00:36:10,440 Ladies, I am so sorry. 599 00:36:10,480 --> 00:36:11,960 Oh, it's not your fault. 600 00:36:12,000 --> 00:36:13,880 Yeah, well, it's not Tinny's fault, either. 601 00:36:13,920 --> 00:36:16,120 Accidents happen. Not in my kitchen. 602 00:36:16,160 --> 00:36:18,840 How much of the food can be salvaged? 603 00:36:18,880 --> 00:36:20,680 None of it is fit to eat! 604 00:36:20,720 --> 00:36:23,320 Especially that London cake. Mrs Dryden... 605 00:36:24,440 --> 00:36:28,280 ..the cream of county society are assembled in the drawing-room. 606 00:36:28,320 --> 00:36:31,600 Am I to understand you intend to starve us? 607 00:36:31,640 --> 00:36:34,760 M'lady, I am beside myself. 608 00:36:34,800 --> 00:36:36,280 I trusted you. 609 00:36:36,320 --> 00:36:38,400 I assured the Duchess 610 00:36:38,440 --> 00:36:42,120 that I would take charge of... this disaster! 611 00:36:42,160 --> 00:36:45,160 A fine reward for my generosity. 612 00:36:49,200 --> 00:36:50,800 Well, I think we had a narrow escape. 613 00:36:50,840 --> 00:36:53,760 That grub does not agree with Tinny at all. 614 00:36:53,800 --> 00:36:56,480 I don't like any of that fancy stuff myself. 615 00:37:00,160 --> 00:37:02,840 Well, let's hope the charity ladies feel the same. 616 00:37:11,080 --> 00:37:14,880 What is taking them so long? I'm feeling quite faint with hunger. 617 00:37:14,920 --> 00:37:19,240 I would like a cup of tea now! 618 00:37:22,800 --> 00:37:25,680 If I may have your attention, ladies. 619 00:37:25,720 --> 00:37:26,960 What did he say? 620 00:37:28,440 --> 00:37:31,080 I apologise for the slight delay, ladies, 621 00:37:31,120 --> 00:37:34,280 but we have a little surprise for you all. 622 00:37:39,360 --> 00:37:41,320 Welcome, ladies, to Hardacre Herring. 623 00:37:41,360 --> 00:37:43,800 Fresh fried fish straight from the seaside. 624 00:37:43,840 --> 00:37:47,280 Is... Is this some kind of entertainment? 625 00:37:47,320 --> 00:37:50,280 It's entertainment and refreshment. 626 00:37:51,440 --> 00:37:52,640 If you'd like to take a seat. 627 00:37:54,520 --> 00:37:55,640 Welcome. 628 00:38:03,560 --> 00:38:06,240 Can you find a smile? This means a lot to your mother. 629 00:38:18,880 --> 00:38:20,160 Here, get yourself round this. 630 00:38:21,960 --> 00:38:23,320 You look like you need feeding up. 631 00:38:44,240 --> 00:38:45,840 Mmm! Mmm! Mm? 632 00:38:47,280 --> 00:38:49,880 You, boy! Over here. Yes, ma'am. 633 00:38:49,920 --> 00:38:53,720 Lady Beaumont, allow me to introduce you to my son, Joe. 634 00:38:53,760 --> 00:38:55,000 Oh! 635 00:38:56,120 --> 00:38:57,240 Very good. 636 00:38:58,240 --> 00:38:59,640 He's very good. 637 00:38:59,680 --> 00:39:02,840 Plays the part to the life. There's nobody playing a part. 638 00:39:02,880 --> 00:39:04,160 We're all in the fish trade. 639 00:39:05,640 --> 00:39:07,200 This is our family business. 640 00:39:13,040 --> 00:39:15,720 And a very fine one, too. 641 00:39:16,960 --> 00:39:19,200 POLITE LAUGHTER Joe, Lady Emma. 642 00:39:19,240 --> 00:39:21,880 May I tempt you to some herring, m'lady? 643 00:39:24,120 --> 00:39:25,240 Why not? 644 00:40:15,040 --> 00:40:16,480 JOVIAL LIVELY CHATTER 645 00:40:20,400 --> 00:40:24,400 Well, bet you never thought you'd be serving fried herring to a Duchess. 646 00:40:24,440 --> 00:40:26,800 Here, when you're hungry, you just want fed, love. 647 00:40:26,840 --> 00:40:29,400 Mother? Oh, no, our guests first. 648 00:40:30,600 --> 00:40:33,000 Betsy? Joe. 649 00:40:33,040 --> 00:40:35,720 You look... well. 650 00:40:36,720 --> 00:40:38,240 A girl can change her clothes. 651 00:40:41,680 --> 00:40:42,800 Don't you think it suits me? 652 00:40:45,280 --> 00:40:46,720 Down to the ground. 653 00:40:48,600 --> 00:40:52,120 Mr Hardacre. Lady Adella. 654 00:40:53,120 --> 00:40:55,600 Would you care for some herring? No, thank you. 655 00:40:57,200 --> 00:40:59,120 But could you fetch me some lemonade? 656 00:41:00,240 --> 00:41:01,360 I'm parched. 657 00:41:02,400 --> 00:41:03,760 Lemonade it is, m'lady. 658 00:41:07,400 --> 00:41:08,640 Thank you. 659 00:41:10,640 --> 00:41:12,000 You can find me over there. 660 00:41:19,800 --> 00:41:20,800 What are you doing here? 661 00:41:22,160 --> 00:41:24,560 Well, couldn't say no to helping out your dad, could I? 662 00:41:24,600 --> 00:41:25,720 After all he's done for me. 663 00:41:25,760 --> 00:41:27,520 Oh, so you're after another promotion. 664 00:41:29,640 --> 00:41:33,160 Listen, Joe, I worked my arse off to get where I am, 665 00:41:33,200 --> 00:41:36,520 while you sat on yours. I work hard, too. 666 00:41:36,560 --> 00:41:39,600 FRED SCOFFS No, you don't. 667 00:41:41,080 --> 00:41:43,560 Look, Joe, it's simple. 668 00:41:43,600 --> 00:41:45,480 If you want respect like your dad, 669 00:41:45,520 --> 00:41:47,720 you need to start putting in the graft. 670 00:41:47,760 --> 00:41:48,880 Is that's all, is it? 671 00:41:50,760 --> 00:41:52,080 I'm on your side. 672 00:41:53,720 --> 00:41:55,720 But we got off on the wrong foot, and I don't like it. 673 00:41:55,760 --> 00:41:59,840 I'm just trying to do right for your family and mine. 674 00:41:59,880 --> 00:42:03,600 So how about we shake hands and start again? 675 00:42:09,120 --> 00:42:10,160 All right. 676 00:42:12,560 --> 00:42:15,320 No hard feelings? None. 677 00:42:16,880 --> 00:42:18,640 BELL RINGS 678 00:42:20,480 --> 00:42:21,840 Where are you going? 679 00:42:21,880 --> 00:42:24,040 To the docks' office. I've, er... 680 00:42:25,560 --> 00:42:27,800 ..I've got some important business I need to attend to. 681 00:42:27,840 --> 00:42:29,000 FOOTSTEPS APPROACH 682 00:42:30,640 --> 00:42:33,280 Fred, I need to talk to you. 683 00:42:33,320 --> 00:42:34,760 What about? 684 00:42:36,520 --> 00:42:38,480 You tell your dad to meet us in the study 685 00:42:38,520 --> 00:42:40,000 as a matter of urgency. 686 00:42:42,240 --> 00:42:44,440 SAM: Just tell us, Fred, why did you need the money? 687 00:42:44,480 --> 00:42:45,880 Are you in some sort of trouble? 688 00:42:45,920 --> 00:42:49,000 JOE: No. Because I never took it! CALLUM: How else can you explain it? 689 00:42:49,040 --> 00:42:50,280 The notes missing from the safe 690 00:42:50,320 --> 00:42:52,120 tally exactly with those I found in your desk. 691 00:42:52,160 --> 00:42:53,640 If you really believe I could do that, 692 00:42:53,680 --> 00:42:55,400 then you're not the men I thought you were. 693 00:42:55,440 --> 00:42:57,720 SAM: Fred. Fred! DOOR RATTLES 694 00:42:59,960 --> 00:43:01,760 RAGGED BREATHS 695 00:43:12,720 --> 00:43:14,800 A triumph, my dears. 696 00:43:14,840 --> 00:43:17,200 An undisputed triumph. 697 00:43:17,240 --> 00:43:19,920 So fresh. So novel. 698 00:43:19,960 --> 00:43:22,440 LADY EMMA: That was my intention from the beginning. 699 00:43:22,480 --> 00:43:25,000 One grows weary of cucumber sandwiches. 700 00:43:25,040 --> 00:43:27,040 Actually, it were Mary's idea. 701 00:43:29,240 --> 00:43:31,360 Are you part of the family business, too? 702 00:43:31,400 --> 00:43:34,400 Me? No, no, no, no. I'm just a guttie, me. 703 00:43:38,040 --> 00:43:40,080 METALLIC DINGS 704 00:43:40,120 --> 00:43:42,560 Our true purpose today 705 00:43:42,600 --> 00:43:46,320 is to raise money for worthy causes. 706 00:43:46,360 --> 00:43:52,640 And we have received some exceptionally generous donations. 707 00:43:54,600 --> 00:43:56,880 Thanks to the visionary management... 708 00:43:56,920 --> 00:44:00,160 It is deeply gratifying to... 709 00:44:00,200 --> 00:44:02,280 ..of Mrs Hardacre. 710 00:44:06,360 --> 00:44:07,520 Mrs Hardacre... 711 00:44:09,120 --> 00:44:11,880 ..would you consider joining our charitable circle? 712 00:44:11,920 --> 00:44:14,240 Together, we could do so much good. 713 00:44:16,200 --> 00:44:19,320 I will. Of course. DELIGHTED CHUCKLES 714 00:44:19,360 --> 00:44:20,600 And thank you. 715 00:44:21,680 --> 00:44:23,400 And I must say this is, erm... 716 00:44:24,360 --> 00:44:26,920 ..this is deeply, deeply gratifying. 717 00:44:26,960 --> 00:44:28,280 SHE CHUCKLES SOFTLY