1 00:00:17,880 --> 00:00:19,880 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 2 00:00:36,080 --> 00:00:37,600 (WHISTLE BLOWS) 3 00:00:40,440 --> 00:00:41,440 Dad! 4 00:00:41,520 --> 00:00:42,520 MAN: Hurry up. 5 00:00:48,640 --> 00:00:50,840 Ah, just smell that fresh air. 6 00:00:50,920 --> 00:00:52,680 Hmm, isn't it awful? 7 00:00:52,880 --> 00:00:54,000 (GASPS) Oh! 8 00:00:54,080 --> 00:00:55,480 Thank you, General. 9 00:00:55,560 --> 00:00:56,840 It's Private. 10 00:00:56,920 --> 00:00:59,200 I won't tell anyone. (CHUCKLES) 11 00:00:59,920 --> 00:01:01,720 But where's he going? 12 00:01:01,800 --> 00:01:05,280 Didn't expect him to carry them all the way to the farm, did you? 13 00:01:12,440 --> 00:01:15,160 Stay and get the later train. We can have two more hours together. 14 00:01:15,240 --> 00:01:17,400 Two more hours of you bending my ear? 15 00:01:17,480 --> 00:01:19,800 You can't wait to get away, can you? 16 00:01:19,880 --> 00:01:22,880 You never spoke to me like this before you joined up. 17 00:01:22,960 --> 00:01:26,200 Shame you didn't stand up to your father the same way. 18 00:01:26,640 --> 00:01:28,760 I'm grateful that you helped us. 19 00:01:28,840 --> 00:01:29,920 But? 20 00:01:30,120 --> 00:01:32,880 But we need to talk about this, Harry. 21 00:01:32,960 --> 00:01:35,240 I've said all I'm gonna say, Annie. 22 00:01:35,560 --> 00:01:36,880 I mean it. 23 00:01:40,920 --> 00:01:43,360 Isn't someone supposed to collect our bags? 24 00:01:43,440 --> 00:01:46,040 They're supposed to collect us. Carry our own bags. 25 00:01:46,120 --> 00:01:47,280 Do think he'll be dishy? 26 00:01:47,960 --> 00:01:50,920 Not unless Annie Barratt's a man, no. Nope. 27 00:01:51,480 --> 00:01:55,160 According to this, Helmstead is only two miles away, so we could just walk. 28 00:01:55,240 --> 00:01:58,200 Ha! Expect me to lug all this in these heels? 29 00:01:59,400 --> 00:02:00,960 For goodness sake. 30 00:02:04,400 --> 00:02:06,760 Where are you... (SIGHS) 31 00:02:09,320 --> 00:02:10,360 Oh. 32 00:02:10,920 --> 00:02:12,320 Aren't you supposed to be meeting some girls? 33 00:02:12,400 --> 00:02:14,080 This is more important. 34 00:02:14,160 --> 00:02:16,440 You've got to be strong, Annie. 35 00:02:16,640 --> 00:02:19,360 You know where I'm going, what I'm heading into, 36 00:02:20,040 --> 00:02:23,120 yet you waste money dragging me up here to tell me there's no baby? 37 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:25,080 (WHISTLE BLOWS) 38 00:02:25,160 --> 00:02:26,720 I'm sorry if I've failed you. 39 00:02:28,880 --> 00:02:30,080 But promise me you'll write. 40 00:02:30,160 --> 00:02:31,480 I don't know where I'll be. 41 00:02:31,560 --> 00:02:32,760 Please. 42 00:02:34,280 --> 00:02:35,440 Take care of yourself. 43 00:02:35,520 --> 00:02:36,520 (WHISTLE BLOWS) 44 00:02:36,600 --> 00:02:38,600 (STEAM HISSING) 45 00:02:51,640 --> 00:02:53,120 Beautiful day. 46 00:02:53,560 --> 00:02:55,560 We'll sleep well tonight. 47 00:02:56,120 --> 00:02:59,400 Well, it would help if there were some signs or something. 48 00:02:59,480 --> 00:03:01,760 What, and give the Germans directions? 49 00:03:01,840 --> 00:03:03,520 Come on. It can't be far now. 50 00:03:03,600 --> 00:03:05,000 (AEROPLANE FLYING) 51 00:03:07,080 --> 00:03:08,720 NANCY: Is it a spitfire? 52 00:03:10,920 --> 00:03:12,280 Can't see. 53 00:03:31,960 --> 00:03:33,800 Enemy plane! Take cover! 54 00:03:34,680 --> 00:03:35,680 Oh! 55 00:03:36,640 --> 00:03:38,120 (SCREAMING) 56 00:03:48,000 --> 00:03:49,400 Hold your positions! 57 00:03:51,120 --> 00:03:52,360 He's coming around! 58 00:03:53,040 --> 00:03:54,040 Keep your position! 59 00:04:00,240 --> 00:04:01,880 Come back, Nancy. 60 00:04:04,680 --> 00:04:06,880 JOYCE: Nancy, Nancy. 61 00:04:14,600 --> 00:04:16,120 Get down, woman! 62 00:04:29,360 --> 00:04:30,800 Open fire! 63 00:04:41,720 --> 00:04:43,240 TUCKER: Hold your fire. 64 00:04:44,360 --> 00:04:45,840 Are you all right? 65 00:04:46,480 --> 00:04:49,080 My outfit, it's ruined. 66 00:04:50,960 --> 00:04:52,960 (BOTH LAUGHING) 67 00:04:54,400 --> 00:04:56,440 All clear. Anyone hit? 68 00:04:56,520 --> 00:04:58,320 SOLDIERS: No, sir! 69 00:05:01,960 --> 00:05:04,480 Chose a bad day for a walk in the country, ladies. 70 00:05:04,560 --> 00:05:07,600 -We were looking for the manor house. -We'll be joining the land girls. 71 00:05:07,680 --> 00:05:09,760 Oh. Well, I'll take you there. 72 00:05:10,560 --> 00:05:12,920 Well, look at me. I'm covered in mud. 73 00:05:13,240 --> 00:05:15,400 Well, better get used to that. 74 00:05:47,840 --> 00:05:49,040 Tucker. 75 00:05:49,720 --> 00:05:52,200 Brought you two more soft-handed city girls. 76 00:05:52,840 --> 00:05:54,440 Looks like a castle. 77 00:05:54,520 --> 00:05:56,240 Looks like we've landed on our feet. 78 00:05:56,320 --> 00:05:58,920 Maybe this isn't gonna be so bad after all. 79 00:06:00,080 --> 00:06:02,000 Right. Names. 80 00:06:02,200 --> 00:06:04,480 Oh, Nancy Morrell and Jean... 81 00:06:04,560 --> 00:06:07,680 Joyce. Fisher. Joyce Fisher. 82 00:06:07,760 --> 00:06:10,480 Nice to meet you. I'm Esther, and I'm your warden. 83 00:06:10,560 --> 00:06:11,680 Now take yourselves through. 84 00:06:11,760 --> 00:06:13,720 If Lady Hoxley sees you here, there will be hell to pay. 85 00:06:13,800 --> 00:06:14,800 Oh, sorry, miss. 86 00:06:14,920 --> 00:06:16,080 What happened to you? 87 00:06:16,880 --> 00:06:18,720 Oh, it's a long story. 88 00:06:18,800 --> 00:06:20,840 So are we staying here? 89 00:06:21,160 --> 00:06:22,440 You're in the west wing. 90 00:06:40,240 --> 00:06:41,240 BILLY: Bea. 91 00:06:44,800 --> 00:06:45,800 (BEA LAUGHS) 92 00:06:46,320 --> 00:06:48,480 That is nothing, Billy. Watch this. 93 00:06:48,640 --> 00:06:49,640 Go on. 94 00:06:52,520 --> 00:06:53,520 BEA: Oh. 95 00:06:53,600 --> 00:06:54,840 (BILLY CHUCKLES) 96 00:06:54,920 --> 00:06:56,080 (LAUGHS) 97 00:06:56,160 --> 00:06:58,320 That is nothing. Watch this. 98 00:07:02,000 --> 00:07:03,120 Easy. 99 00:07:08,120 --> 00:07:09,120 Whoa, whoa. (GRUNTS) 100 00:07:09,240 --> 00:07:10,240 (GASPS) 101 00:07:12,640 --> 00:07:13,640 Billy? 102 00:07:15,040 --> 00:07:16,200 (SIGHS IN RELIEF) 103 00:07:16,280 --> 00:07:17,600 (LAUGHING) 104 00:07:21,800 --> 00:07:25,040 When you're in town, give this to the old pharmacist, will you? 105 00:07:25,120 --> 00:07:26,120 What is it? 106 00:07:26,280 --> 00:07:28,640 (SIGHS) Honestly, you give a woman trousers, 107 00:07:28,720 --> 00:07:30,280 she asks more questions than a copper. 108 00:07:30,360 --> 00:07:31,920 Is it black market? 109 00:07:32,080 --> 00:07:34,360 (GASPS) You think I'm the sort? 110 00:07:35,160 --> 00:07:36,800 It's pork chops, if you must know. 111 00:07:36,880 --> 00:07:39,080 They are black market. He told me they was. 112 00:07:39,160 --> 00:07:41,760 Yeah, and do you remember when I told you, I did the zippy mouth thing? 113 00:07:43,280 --> 00:07:45,320 Do you remember what that means? 114 00:07:46,200 --> 00:07:50,400 Careless talk costs. Hefty fine and a criminal record. 115 00:07:50,840 --> 00:07:52,600 I'm not sure I should be involved in this. 116 00:07:52,720 --> 00:07:53,960 (SIGHS) 117 00:07:58,120 --> 00:08:00,880 Them breakages will need paying for. 118 00:08:01,160 --> 00:08:02,160 But it was an accident. 119 00:08:02,240 --> 00:08:04,720 Eh! Unless you want me to do the... 120 00:08:06,160 --> 00:08:07,160 For the pharmacist? 121 00:08:07,240 --> 00:08:08,640 Ah, good girl. 122 00:08:12,760 --> 00:08:18,480 One green v-neck jumper, two fawn shirts, and one brown slouch hat. 123 00:08:19,280 --> 00:08:20,760 Any questions? 124 00:08:20,840 --> 00:08:21,960 Can we wear a skirt? 125 00:08:22,040 --> 00:08:24,600 Ooh, if you don't mind rats crawling up your legs. 126 00:08:26,160 --> 00:08:30,360 Now you get one diamond for your arm band after every six months of service. 127 00:08:30,440 --> 00:08:32,600 I hope I'm not here that long. 128 00:08:33,480 --> 00:08:35,520 You want to book your ideas up. 129 00:08:37,880 --> 00:08:40,600 Girls, let me introduce Lady Hoxley. 130 00:08:48,760 --> 00:08:50,600 Two pieces of advice. 131 00:08:50,680 --> 00:08:52,960 Forget about your silly town lives. 132 00:08:53,040 --> 00:08:54,560 Things are very different here. 133 00:08:55,280 --> 00:08:57,240 And give total devotion to your duties. 134 00:08:57,640 --> 00:09:00,600 Remember those, and everything will be fine. Clear? 135 00:09:00,920 --> 00:09:02,160 Yes, Lady Hoxley! 136 00:09:03,720 --> 00:09:04,920 Yes, Lady Hoxley. 137 00:09:05,880 --> 00:09:09,240 Young lady, you'll soon be too tired to carry a feather, 138 00:09:09,320 --> 00:09:10,680 let alone that chip on your shoulder. 139 00:09:11,680 --> 00:09:13,720 Now I've got work to do. 140 00:09:14,040 --> 00:09:16,320 The spitfire fund won't run itself. 141 00:09:20,880 --> 00:09:22,000 Ahem. 142 00:09:23,000 --> 00:09:27,520 Now get changed, and I'll see you both at the farmhouse. 143 00:09:37,480 --> 00:09:40,240 Where are the new girls? I must have missed them. 144 00:09:40,320 --> 00:09:41,440 How'd it go with Harry? 145 00:09:41,600 --> 00:09:43,360 Well, you know what he's like. 146 00:09:43,440 --> 00:09:45,520 Now, what was on that tray? 147 00:09:45,600 --> 00:09:47,760 Pork chops. Finch got me to deliver them. 148 00:09:47,840 --> 00:09:50,240 What have I told you about running errands for Finch? 149 00:09:50,320 --> 00:09:51,760 He said he'd dock me wages if I didn't. 150 00:09:51,840 --> 00:09:52,920 That's blackmail. 151 00:09:53,000 --> 00:09:54,000 No. Erm... 152 00:09:55,200 --> 00:09:57,280 I got distracted, broke some eggs. 153 00:09:57,360 --> 00:09:58,720 He would have taken money for breakages. 154 00:09:59,000 --> 00:10:02,880 Right. And were you distracted because of a certain farmer's son? 155 00:10:02,960 --> 00:10:05,640 Well, Billy isn't interested in me. 156 00:10:05,960 --> 00:10:08,240 -Hey, maybe he'll go to the dance. -Who says you'll be going? 157 00:10:08,320 --> 00:10:10,080 What, you gonna stop me? 158 00:10:11,200 --> 00:10:12,960 Just slow down, Bea. 159 00:10:13,600 --> 00:10:15,800 You've got your whole life ahead of you. 160 00:10:15,880 --> 00:10:17,080 What does that mean? 161 00:10:17,160 --> 00:10:20,000 It means, let's get these trays delivered. 162 00:10:23,280 --> 00:10:24,680 It's itchy. 163 00:10:24,800 --> 00:10:27,800 It's warm. Come on, we should get to the farm. 164 00:10:27,880 --> 00:10:30,640 What are they gonna do if we're late, shoot us? 165 00:10:30,720 --> 00:10:35,320 Actually, Lady Poxley probably would. "The spitfire fund won't run itself." 166 00:10:35,400 --> 00:10:38,160 Lady Poxley? I haven't heard her called that in a while. 167 00:10:38,240 --> 00:10:40,120 -Ah, no. She didn't mean that. -I did. 168 00:10:40,200 --> 00:10:41,800 Oh, I like a lady who speaks her mind. 169 00:10:41,880 --> 00:10:43,920 Well, what's it like working for her? 170 00:10:44,000 --> 00:10:46,400 Working for her? Well... 171 00:10:46,480 --> 00:10:49,120 She must be a pain in the neck, full of her own self-importance. 172 00:10:49,200 --> 00:10:50,480 -Nancy. -What? 173 00:10:50,560 --> 00:10:52,680 I see you've met my husband. 174 00:10:52,760 --> 00:10:55,240 Though why he's got time to dillydally is anyone's guess. 175 00:10:55,360 --> 00:10:57,640 Have you organised the gardens for the dance, Lawrence? 176 00:10:57,920 --> 00:10:59,520 My top priority. 177 00:11:00,080 --> 00:11:03,040 You ladies know about the dance of course. Everyone is welcome. 178 00:11:03,120 --> 00:11:06,000 There's more important things for them to worry about. 179 00:11:07,600 --> 00:11:09,600 Oh, I'm sorry. I just assumed you were... 180 00:11:09,680 --> 00:11:11,200 What, the gardener? 181 00:11:11,280 --> 00:11:12,760 Head gamekeeper at least. 182 00:11:13,960 --> 00:11:15,480 JOYCE: So, about this dance... 183 00:11:15,720 --> 00:11:16,720 Hmm? 184 00:11:17,640 --> 00:11:20,160 Yes! Well, yes, it's in a few days. 185 00:11:20,640 --> 00:11:23,120 Chance for everyone to... Well, to let their hair down. 186 00:11:23,200 --> 00:11:25,800 -Oh, sounds smashing. -Certainly does. 187 00:11:31,760 --> 00:11:34,200 Ha! This has got to be a joke. 188 00:11:35,040 --> 00:11:36,080 I've seen worse. 189 00:11:36,160 --> 00:11:37,200 MARTIN: Mum! 190 00:11:37,280 --> 00:11:40,000 You tell Mr Finch the new girls have arrived. Go on. 191 00:11:40,080 --> 00:11:41,480 You can't keep being off with folk. 192 00:11:41,560 --> 00:11:43,440 I can, because I don't want to be here. 193 00:11:43,520 --> 00:11:44,680 Do you think any of us do? 194 00:11:44,920 --> 00:11:47,480 But we're all stuck here at cold comfort farm, 195 00:11:47,560 --> 00:11:50,160 and we've got to do our bit, else the country will starve. 196 00:11:51,720 --> 00:11:52,720 (PIG SQUEALING) 197 00:11:53,240 --> 00:11:57,720 FINCH: Chamberlain! Chamberlain, come back here with my supper! 198 00:11:57,800 --> 00:11:59,280 Hey! Come here! 199 00:11:59,360 --> 00:12:00,360 Oh! 200 00:12:01,800 --> 00:12:04,800 Welcome to pasture farm! Frederick Finch! 201 00:12:05,240 --> 00:12:08,120 Ladies, this is where you get your hands dirty. 202 00:12:08,200 --> 00:12:09,600 Is this your husband? 203 00:12:10,200 --> 00:12:11,520 No, he is not! 204 00:12:11,600 --> 00:12:13,080 Hey! Easy mistake to make! 205 00:12:14,200 --> 00:12:18,080 Ooh, that looks heavy. I'd help you, but I've got a bad back. 206 00:12:18,200 --> 00:12:19,680 You can manage, can't you? 207 00:12:19,760 --> 00:12:21,600 These are the girls you're gonna be sharing with. 208 00:12:21,680 --> 00:12:22,880 Sharing? 209 00:12:22,960 --> 00:12:25,440 Right! Nancy and Joyce, 210 00:12:25,680 --> 00:12:28,600 Bea and Annie, the girl who should have been picking you up. 211 00:12:29,160 --> 00:12:31,720 Right. Let me show you where you're gonna be sleeping. 212 00:12:31,800 --> 00:12:33,320 Come on, follow me. 213 00:12:33,880 --> 00:12:35,520 -NANCY: Here you go. -Oh. 214 00:12:36,520 --> 00:12:37,720 (SIGHS) 215 00:12:40,160 --> 00:12:41,920 Just like the Savoy. 216 00:12:44,080 --> 00:12:45,280 (SIGHS) 217 00:12:46,280 --> 00:12:50,640 Well, I had to think fast because the plane few right at us, shooting at us. 218 00:12:50,720 --> 00:12:51,960 What did you do? 219 00:12:52,040 --> 00:12:54,080 I pushed Joyce into a ditch and jumped on top of her. 220 00:12:54,160 --> 00:12:55,640 Oh, quick thinking. 221 00:12:55,720 --> 00:12:59,640 Only, when she comes back, don't mention it. She's a bit embarrassed. 222 00:12:59,720 --> 00:13:00,800 JOYCE: I miss something? 223 00:13:01,280 --> 00:13:02,920 -Mmm-hmm! -We were just... 224 00:13:03,720 --> 00:13:05,840 I was just asking if there was anything else to eat. 225 00:13:06,240 --> 00:13:07,840 And there's not. 226 00:13:08,200 --> 00:13:09,640 I can't believe this place. 227 00:13:09,720 --> 00:13:11,440 Last week, I was in a nice, warm 228 00:13:11,520 --> 00:13:13,920 recruiting office five minutes away from home. 229 00:13:14,040 --> 00:13:16,880 Daddy could get us steak sometimes. He's a civil servant. 230 00:13:16,960 --> 00:13:18,080 We haven't had steak since... 231 00:13:18,160 --> 00:13:20,120 So why did you join the Women's Land Army? 232 00:13:20,280 --> 00:13:21,400 She was conscripted. 233 00:13:21,480 --> 00:13:23,080 I can talk for myself. 234 00:13:23,400 --> 00:13:26,920 I wouldn't be here if I could help it. No offence. 235 00:13:27,400 --> 00:13:30,560 1938. We had it for Mum's birthday, remember? 236 00:13:31,200 --> 00:13:32,640 And what does your husband do? 237 00:13:32,720 --> 00:13:34,080 He's in the RAF. 238 00:13:34,280 --> 00:13:35,360 BEA: Wow! 239 00:13:35,520 --> 00:13:38,400 Well, he's training at the moment, but he will be a navigator. 240 00:13:38,920 --> 00:13:40,240 And where are you from? 241 00:13:40,800 --> 00:13:42,480 From Coventry. 242 00:13:47,240 --> 00:13:49,920 The bombings have flattened most of it. 243 00:13:50,680 --> 00:13:52,080 My whole street's gone. 244 00:13:52,840 --> 00:13:55,120 Whole houses, you know, just... 245 00:13:55,840 --> 00:13:58,320 And the salon where I worked, that's... 246 00:14:01,840 --> 00:14:03,440 What about your family? 247 00:14:05,040 --> 00:14:06,160 Uh... 248 00:14:07,760 --> 00:14:10,320 So what happens for entertainment in this dump? 249 00:14:10,400 --> 00:14:13,040 Well, seeing as though we've got a 5:00 start tomorrow, 250 00:14:13,120 --> 00:14:14,680 I reckon we should get an early night. 251 00:14:14,760 --> 00:14:16,640 Well, there must be something to do. 252 00:14:16,720 --> 00:14:18,560 Oh, yeah, yeah, there is. 253 00:14:18,840 --> 00:14:21,440 I'll wash, and you can wipe. 254 00:14:21,520 --> 00:14:22,520 (WOMEN LAUGH) 255 00:14:24,360 --> 00:14:25,680 (ROOSTER CROWING) 256 00:14:31,160 --> 00:14:34,480 JOHN FISHER: I know it's soppy, but I'll say it again. 257 00:14:34,560 --> 00:14:35,960 I miss you. 258 00:14:36,520 --> 00:14:39,120 Without you, I feel completely alone, 259 00:14:40,360 --> 00:14:43,160 despite being with a great bunch of mates. 260 00:14:44,000 --> 00:14:46,160 The days are long, and the training's tough. 261 00:14:46,560 --> 00:14:48,240 You have to be alert at all times. 262 00:14:51,080 --> 00:14:53,720 It's been hard work, but I've learnt lots of new skills 263 00:14:54,440 --> 00:14:56,280 so I can be top-notch in my job. 264 00:14:56,600 --> 00:14:58,080 -Ahhh! -(GIRLS LAUGHING) 265 00:14:58,720 --> 00:14:59,760 Oh. 266 00:14:59,840 --> 00:15:01,560 (CONTINUE LAUGHING) 267 00:15:01,760 --> 00:15:02,920 (ROOSTER CROWS) 268 00:15:04,560 --> 00:15:06,520 Oh... (SPITS) 269 00:15:06,600 --> 00:15:09,320 JOHN: In some ways, I wish training didn't have to finish. 270 00:15:09,400 --> 00:15:10,440 (LAUGHING) 271 00:15:10,520 --> 00:15:12,840 But then, all things must end. 272 00:15:13,120 --> 00:15:15,440 With love always, John. 273 00:15:24,440 --> 00:15:26,600 Hey, can I get one of those? 274 00:15:26,920 --> 00:15:28,120 They're rationed. Sorry. 275 00:15:28,200 --> 00:15:30,040 Oh. How about if I just borrow it? 276 00:15:30,160 --> 00:15:31,320 How does that work? 277 00:15:35,440 --> 00:15:38,600 (GASPS) That's amazing! Make the whole cart disappear. 278 00:15:38,680 --> 00:15:40,480 There are a limit to my talents. 279 00:15:40,720 --> 00:15:42,040 Make me disappear. 280 00:15:42,120 --> 00:15:43,280 -ANNIE: Bea! -(GIGGLES) 281 00:15:43,960 --> 00:15:45,440 Sorry if she's bothering you. 282 00:15:45,520 --> 00:15:46,760 He just made an egg vanish. 283 00:15:46,840 --> 00:15:48,160 Oh, like farmer Finch at breakfast. 284 00:15:48,240 --> 00:15:50,280 -Can we have it back, please? -It's just a trick. 285 00:15:50,360 --> 00:15:53,000 You can't flirt with every man you meet. Egg, please. 286 00:15:53,080 --> 00:15:55,880 Take it easy. It's just a trick. It's no flirting. 287 00:15:55,960 --> 00:15:57,840 She reminds me of my daughter. 288 00:15:58,600 --> 00:16:00,080 Deliver these. 289 00:16:01,360 --> 00:16:03,920 No, no, no. Let me, it's the least I can do, 290 00:16:04,000 --> 00:16:06,720 and, no, before you ask, I can't make her disappear. 291 00:16:06,800 --> 00:16:08,080 Oh, it's not your fault. 292 00:16:08,480 --> 00:16:10,840 She's just down in the dumps because her husband's gone to fight. 293 00:16:10,920 --> 00:16:12,000 Mmm. 294 00:16:12,480 --> 00:16:14,240 (EXHALES) Thank you. 295 00:16:14,720 --> 00:16:16,240 You're welcome. 296 00:16:17,120 --> 00:16:18,120 What? 297 00:16:18,560 --> 00:16:21,200 (SIGHS) Maybe this wasn't such a good idea. 298 00:16:21,400 --> 00:16:22,920 Can't you read? 299 00:16:42,560 --> 00:16:43,560 Oh! 300 00:16:47,120 --> 00:16:48,120 (SOBS) 301 00:16:48,800 --> 00:16:49,800 (GRUNTS) 302 00:16:49,880 --> 00:16:51,040 (THUD) 303 00:16:51,640 --> 00:16:54,840 Martin. Martin. Hey, hey. 304 00:16:57,200 --> 00:16:58,880 What am I supposed to be looking at? 305 00:16:58,960 --> 00:17:00,240 The sign. 306 00:17:00,520 --> 00:17:01,880 So? It's segregation. 307 00:17:01,960 --> 00:17:04,040 Black troops can only go certain places at certain times. 308 00:17:04,120 --> 00:17:05,120 Yeah, but it's wrong. 309 00:17:05,200 --> 00:17:06,200 I don't make the rules. 310 00:17:06,280 --> 00:17:07,280 Take it up with the Yanks. 311 00:17:07,480 --> 00:17:10,400 I can't believe the Americans do that do their own troops. 312 00:17:10,480 --> 00:17:11,840 You're head of the home guard. 313 00:17:12,040 --> 00:17:14,880 You could stand up to them, Mr Tucker, they'd listen to you. 314 00:17:14,960 --> 00:17:16,720 Yes, I know I could, 315 00:17:16,840 --> 00:17:18,960 but I've got far more important things to do 316 00:17:19,040 --> 00:17:22,280 than picking fights with our allies. So have you. 317 00:17:28,640 --> 00:17:29,800 Bea... 318 00:17:30,920 --> 00:17:33,560 I'm sorry. I didn't mean to snap at you earlier. 319 00:17:33,640 --> 00:17:36,000 I just don't want you making a show of yourself, that's all. 320 00:17:36,080 --> 00:17:37,920 You're the one making a show of me. 321 00:17:38,000 --> 00:17:40,240 I just don't want you to jeopardize anything here. 322 00:17:40,320 --> 00:17:42,960 As if I'd do anything that'd get us sent back home. 323 00:17:43,040 --> 00:17:45,680 Right. Well, just remember what it was like there. 324 00:17:45,760 --> 00:17:47,560 Look, I'm not stupid. 325 00:17:47,760 --> 00:17:50,480 I wish everyone would stop telling me what to do. 326 00:17:52,440 --> 00:17:53,680 Come on. 327 00:18:01,240 --> 00:18:03,240 Why are you all watching? 328 00:18:05,200 --> 00:18:07,320 We just want to make sure you're okay, sweetheart. 329 00:18:07,400 --> 00:18:08,400 Quite a bash. 330 00:18:09,520 --> 00:18:11,080 My arm's fractured. 331 00:18:11,160 --> 00:18:13,040 Like a casualty of war, Mum. 332 00:18:13,520 --> 00:18:14,600 I'm proud of you, lad. 333 00:18:14,680 --> 00:18:17,120 You know how soldiers get medals when they're brave? 334 00:18:17,240 --> 00:18:19,240 -Mmm. -Can I have one? 335 00:18:19,760 --> 00:18:21,640 I've got something better than that. 336 00:18:26,160 --> 00:18:27,160 I'll just... Oh! 337 00:18:28,240 --> 00:18:29,640 Brave soldiers only. 338 00:18:32,240 --> 00:18:33,560 (MUSIC PLAYING) 339 00:18:33,640 --> 00:18:36,600 Well, all I know is that Lord Hoxley said everyone was welcome. 340 00:18:36,680 --> 00:18:39,880 Anyway, I've worked out how to stop all the segregation. 341 00:18:39,960 --> 00:18:42,200 -Hmm? -I've started a petition, 342 00:18:42,760 --> 00:18:44,480 and as you've got your pen in your hand... 343 00:18:44,560 --> 00:18:45,560 Oh, yeah. Go on then. 344 00:18:52,160 --> 00:18:53,200 All yours, Joyce. 345 00:18:53,280 --> 00:18:54,280 Aren't I next? 346 00:18:54,360 --> 00:18:55,720 Oh, no. We've changed the rota. 347 00:18:55,800 --> 00:18:56,920 No one wanted to go after you. 348 00:18:57,040 --> 00:18:59,000 Not our fault you fell in a cow pat. 349 00:18:59,080 --> 00:19:00,600 -Twice. -(BOTH CHUCKLE) 350 00:19:01,720 --> 00:19:03,920 I think some went up my nose. 351 00:19:04,480 --> 00:19:06,040 Well, you can keep your bath. 352 00:19:06,120 --> 00:19:07,920 I've got a better idea. 353 00:19:08,000 --> 00:19:09,080 Where's she going? 354 00:19:27,040 --> 00:19:29,040 Excuse me, sir. 355 00:19:29,360 --> 00:19:31,920 -Would you like to sign my petition? -No, no. 356 00:19:33,480 --> 00:19:35,840 Hello, sir. Would you sign my petition? 357 00:19:35,920 --> 00:19:37,280 No, thanks. 358 00:19:43,320 --> 00:19:44,520 Shouldn't you be at the farm? 359 00:19:45,480 --> 00:19:47,000 Fancied some air, Mrs Gulliver. 360 00:19:47,080 --> 00:19:48,800 What, hanging around a pub? 361 00:19:48,880 --> 00:19:51,480 As if you land girls haven't got enough of a reputation. 362 00:19:53,040 --> 00:19:54,120 (MUTTERING) 363 00:19:54,880 --> 00:19:56,480 (FINCH LAUGHING) 364 00:19:56,960 --> 00:19:59,680 Farmer Finch, would you like to sign my petition? 365 00:19:59,760 --> 00:20:03,080 Oh. Now would you take umbrage if I said no? 366 00:20:03,160 --> 00:20:04,600 Well, you don't even know what it's about. 367 00:20:04,680 --> 00:20:05,720 It might be for free whisky. 368 00:20:06,080 --> 00:20:07,440 -Is it? -No. 369 00:20:07,720 --> 00:20:09,440 Here, I'll sign it. 370 00:20:09,920 --> 00:20:11,600 FINCH: What are you doing? 371 00:20:11,680 --> 00:20:13,800 Remember what happened to your uncle Eddie? 372 00:20:13,880 --> 00:20:16,000 He signed a form, and before he knew it, 373 00:20:16,360 --> 00:20:19,400 his car tyres belonged to the local butcher. (CHUCKLES) 374 00:20:20,760 --> 00:20:22,560 (SIGHS) Free whisky. 375 00:20:22,640 --> 00:20:25,120 (LAUGHS) That would have been nice. 376 00:20:26,480 --> 00:20:28,000 It's not about free whisky. 377 00:20:28,080 --> 00:20:29,600 Come on, Billy. 378 00:20:33,600 --> 00:20:35,920 I'm sorry, Bea. Good night. 379 00:21:06,120 --> 00:21:07,360 Can I fix you one? 380 00:21:07,440 --> 00:21:09,480 LADY HOXLEY: I need a clear head. 381 00:21:10,200 --> 00:21:13,000 Now. I'm using a different band this time. 382 00:21:13,160 --> 00:21:15,840 The last lot practically murdered Moonlight Serenade. 383 00:21:15,920 --> 00:21:18,000 I don't know why you agonise over it. 384 00:21:18,080 --> 00:21:22,000 You've got soldiers, land girls, and alcohol all in the same room. 385 00:21:22,080 --> 00:21:24,360 None of them are gonna care what the music's like. 386 00:21:24,440 --> 00:21:26,560 I'm not organising an orgy. 387 00:21:28,200 --> 00:21:29,440 Does it hurt? 388 00:21:29,840 --> 00:21:31,680 Nothing I can't cope with. 389 00:21:32,200 --> 00:21:33,600 Brave soldier. 390 00:21:37,160 --> 00:21:39,280 I'm thinking of having drinks with the mayor 391 00:21:39,360 --> 00:21:41,400 before things really get going. 392 00:21:41,480 --> 00:21:43,960 Hmm. Am I invited to that part? 393 00:21:44,520 --> 00:21:46,080 Don't be ridiculous. Of course you are. 394 00:21:47,200 --> 00:21:49,840 Honestly, sometimes you are so taxing. 395 00:21:50,240 --> 00:21:51,960 Will you be well enough to dance? 396 00:21:52,080 --> 00:21:53,440 That rather depends who with. 397 00:21:57,440 --> 00:21:59,600 I think I might go up to my room. 398 00:22:00,000 --> 00:22:01,640 I wasn't aware we'd finished. 399 00:22:02,160 --> 00:22:04,800 -(SIGHS) -Will you run me a bath first? 400 00:22:16,560 --> 00:22:17,920 (FOOTSTEPS) 401 00:22:19,840 --> 00:22:21,520 Oh! I'm sorry. 402 00:22:22,680 --> 00:22:25,000 Well... (CHUCKLES) We meet again. 403 00:22:25,520 --> 00:22:28,000 LADY HOXLEY: Lawrence? Lawrence? 404 00:22:28,200 --> 00:22:29,720 -Take that. -Oh! 405 00:22:32,040 --> 00:22:34,280 -Darling. -There's no need to put in any oil. 406 00:22:34,360 --> 00:22:36,400 In fact, I can finish. Good night, Lawrence. 407 00:22:36,640 --> 00:22:37,680 Right-ho. 408 00:22:38,120 --> 00:22:39,280 What are you doing? 409 00:22:40,440 --> 00:22:42,640 It's just, I don't think there's any clean towels in there. 410 00:22:43,040 --> 00:22:45,360 Nonsense. The maid put some out fresh this morning. 411 00:22:49,680 --> 00:22:51,520 What has got into you? 412 00:22:51,640 --> 00:22:55,320 Well, I was wondering if maybe 413 00:22:55,400 --> 00:22:58,640 we should tell the maid not to warm both beds tonight. 414 00:22:58,720 --> 00:23:01,600 Oh. Is it our anniversary or something? 415 00:23:01,720 --> 00:23:02,960 (LAUGHS) 416 00:23:04,240 --> 00:23:06,840 And perhaps you could fix us some drinks. 417 00:23:07,720 --> 00:23:08,880 Right. 418 00:23:32,800 --> 00:23:34,320 (MATCH STRIKES) 419 00:23:37,920 --> 00:23:40,440 Sorry. I didn't mean to startle you. 420 00:23:40,560 --> 00:23:41,560 Smoke? 421 00:23:41,920 --> 00:23:43,000 I don't know you. 422 00:23:43,640 --> 00:23:45,720 Well, I'm wearing this uniform. 423 00:23:45,880 --> 00:23:46,920 That makes us friends. 424 00:23:53,640 --> 00:23:55,160 You know which end to put in your mouth? 425 00:23:55,240 --> 00:23:56,840 I know what I'm doing. 426 00:24:02,680 --> 00:24:04,680 (COUGHING) 427 00:24:10,000 --> 00:24:12,040 You didn't ask me to sign your petition. 428 00:24:12,880 --> 00:24:14,440 You won't want to. 429 00:24:18,040 --> 00:24:19,920 I'd love to, but I can't. 430 00:24:20,000 --> 00:24:21,240 There's a difference. 431 00:24:21,320 --> 00:24:24,880 -Is that because you can't write? -Hey, I can do joined up and everything. 432 00:24:24,960 --> 00:24:27,600 No, we're not allowed to get involved in political activities. 433 00:24:30,000 --> 00:24:31,480 You done good. 434 00:24:33,320 --> 00:24:35,800 Hmm. Some of the names don't count. 435 00:24:36,680 --> 00:24:40,000 I've had a Mickey Mouse, a Clark Gable, and a Charlie Chaplin, 436 00:24:40,080 --> 00:24:42,360 and I'm sure none of them live in Helmstead. 437 00:24:45,040 --> 00:24:46,440 You want a present? 438 00:24:46,640 --> 00:24:48,080 It's not another cigarette, is it? 439 00:24:51,240 --> 00:24:52,320 Wow. 440 00:24:53,400 --> 00:24:54,400 Thanks. 441 00:24:54,480 --> 00:24:56,520 So you going to the dance tomorrow night? 442 00:24:56,960 --> 00:24:58,920 My sister probably won't let me. 443 00:24:59,000 --> 00:25:00,080 Hmm. 444 00:25:01,640 --> 00:25:04,280 You always do everything your sister says? 445 00:25:19,680 --> 00:25:21,080 (DOOR SHUTS) 446 00:25:23,600 --> 00:25:25,320 Where have you been? 447 00:25:25,400 --> 00:25:27,120 It's before curfew. 448 00:25:27,840 --> 00:25:28,840 Want some gum? 449 00:25:29,520 --> 00:25:31,720 An Australian gave it to you? 450 00:25:32,360 --> 00:25:34,680 Don't worry. I didn't have to do anything untoward. 451 00:25:34,760 --> 00:25:36,760 Well, you don't know the effect you have. 452 00:25:36,840 --> 00:25:38,160 Who was he? 453 00:25:38,240 --> 00:25:39,840 Just a rather nice GI. 454 00:25:39,920 --> 00:25:41,280 You don't even know his name? 455 00:25:41,360 --> 00:25:44,400 Well, he was wearing a US Army uniform. That makes us friends. 456 00:25:44,480 --> 00:25:47,080 Well, you don't need that sort of friend. 457 00:25:47,480 --> 00:25:49,040 Why are you always trying to control me? 458 00:25:49,120 --> 00:25:50,640 Because I have to look after you. 459 00:25:50,720 --> 00:25:53,840 Do you, or is it easier than having a life of your own? 460 00:25:54,440 --> 00:25:58,080 Right. Well, if that's the way you feel, then I'll let you make your own mistakes. 461 00:25:58,160 --> 00:25:59,160 Well, maybe you should. 462 00:25:59,280 --> 00:26:01,400 At least I won't settle down and marry the first man 463 00:26:01,480 --> 00:26:03,520 who shows the slightest bit of interest in me, 464 00:26:03,600 --> 00:26:07,480 a man I don't even love, and then spend the rest of my life regretting it. 465 00:26:07,800 --> 00:26:10,800 Right. That's it. You can forget about going to the dance. 466 00:26:10,880 --> 00:26:11,880 You can't stop me. 467 00:26:31,520 --> 00:26:33,000 (TELEPHONES RINGING) 468 00:26:33,080 --> 00:26:35,040 (SWING MUSIC PLAYING ON RADIO) 469 00:26:37,240 --> 00:26:38,640 Deliveries are in the kitchen. 470 00:26:38,720 --> 00:26:40,920 No. Sorry. I've got something else. 471 00:26:41,640 --> 00:26:43,120 It's a petition. 472 00:26:43,480 --> 00:26:44,920 WOMAN: Against what? 473 00:26:45,800 --> 00:26:49,600 I think it's wrong that black and white troops can't go the same places. 474 00:26:49,800 --> 00:26:50,800 Do you? 475 00:26:50,880 --> 00:26:54,880 Yes. I want the signs taken down, the ones saying, "Whites only." 476 00:26:55,280 --> 00:26:57,920 There must be, what, 24 names here. 477 00:26:58,040 --> 00:27:01,360 But I'm sure there's a lot more people who feel the same way. 478 00:27:01,600 --> 00:27:02,800 Thank you for this. 479 00:27:02,880 --> 00:27:04,920 I'm sure the State Department back in Washington 480 00:27:05,000 --> 00:27:08,160 are going to realise the error of their ways now. 481 00:27:09,240 --> 00:27:11,360 You can't just sweep it under the carpet. 482 00:27:11,640 --> 00:27:13,720 I'm waiting here till you take it seriously. 483 00:27:14,040 --> 00:27:15,200 I can wait a long time, you know. 484 00:27:17,680 --> 00:27:21,040 Okay. I'll make sure this gets seen by the relevant people. 485 00:27:21,480 --> 00:27:22,480 Really? 486 00:27:22,560 --> 00:27:25,520 We'll give the matter our full consideration. 487 00:27:40,120 --> 00:27:41,120 Hey! 488 00:27:41,200 --> 00:27:42,200 Hey. 489 00:27:43,680 --> 00:27:44,760 What are you doing tonight? 490 00:27:44,840 --> 00:27:48,480 (LAUGHS) You're very forward for an English girl. 491 00:27:48,560 --> 00:27:49,720 (CHUCKLES) 492 00:27:49,800 --> 00:27:51,040 I'm not asking you out, silly. 493 00:27:51,400 --> 00:27:53,000 I'm not like that, anyway. 494 00:27:53,080 --> 00:27:54,840 It's the dance at the manor house. 495 00:27:54,920 --> 00:27:57,800 I've already got a date, but you can come if you like. 496 00:27:57,880 --> 00:27:59,000 We're not invited. 497 00:27:59,080 --> 00:28:00,080 That's where you're wrong. 498 00:28:00,440 --> 00:28:04,200 I've just delivered a petition saying that we won't have segregation in Helmstead. 499 00:28:04,280 --> 00:28:06,760 Impressive, but that don't mean we can come tonight. 500 00:28:06,840 --> 00:28:11,640 Wrong again. Lord Hoxley said everyone was invited, even farmer Finch. 501 00:28:12,280 --> 00:28:13,480 Really? 502 00:28:14,200 --> 00:28:15,200 Trust me. 503 00:28:16,360 --> 00:28:17,480 Sure. 504 00:28:22,320 --> 00:28:23,680 ANNIE: Oh, she's always been reckless. 505 00:28:23,760 --> 00:28:26,280 She gets an idea in her head, and then that's it, no stopping her. 506 00:28:26,440 --> 00:28:28,400 She can't do any harm with you looking after her. 507 00:28:29,000 --> 00:28:31,360 Well, no, but she's only a child. 508 00:28:31,440 --> 00:28:33,240 Young in her ways, yeah. 509 00:28:33,320 --> 00:28:35,520 Oh, no. She's only 17. 510 00:28:36,760 --> 00:28:39,040 She lied about her age so she could join up. 511 00:28:39,120 --> 00:28:42,960 I should have done that, said I was 41 so they wouldn't let me in. 512 00:28:43,680 --> 00:28:45,880 It's all right, your secret's safe with me. 513 00:28:45,960 --> 00:28:47,400 Oh! Smoked salmon? 514 00:28:47,480 --> 00:28:48,840 Sliced beet root. 515 00:28:49,440 --> 00:28:51,560 ESTHER: Right. I've got to work for Lady Hoxley tonight, 516 00:28:51,640 --> 00:28:54,800 so I need someone to look after Martin for me. Annie? 517 00:28:55,560 --> 00:28:57,320 What? I need to go to the dance. 518 00:28:57,400 --> 00:28:59,040 Oh, like you needed to be with your husband 519 00:28:59,120 --> 00:29:01,320 instead of collecting Nancy and Joyce? 520 00:29:01,400 --> 00:29:04,240 I think you owe me a favour, don't you? 521 00:29:11,360 --> 00:29:12,840 It's called "the contrast look." 522 00:29:12,920 --> 00:29:14,080 It's all the rage. 523 00:29:14,160 --> 00:29:15,360 Let me try. 524 00:29:15,440 --> 00:29:17,360 Okay. Try this one. 525 00:29:19,400 --> 00:29:23,360 Come on. You're done. Now put it above your top lip. 526 00:29:23,800 --> 00:29:25,560 Gives it a fuller look. 527 00:29:27,360 --> 00:29:29,520 Hmm. You're right. 528 00:29:30,400 --> 00:29:32,000 Oh, that's a bit too much. 529 00:29:32,080 --> 00:29:33,600 No one asked you. 530 00:29:33,680 --> 00:29:34,720 Don't worry. I'll watch her. 531 00:29:35,520 --> 00:29:37,640 Now show me what to do with my eyes. 532 00:29:40,760 --> 00:29:42,800 (BAND PLAYING IN THE MOOD) 533 00:29:55,760 --> 00:29:58,280 Feels odd to come into a dance without my John. 534 00:29:58,360 --> 00:30:00,960 Well, don't worry. No one's gonna proposition you. 535 00:30:01,040 --> 00:30:03,840 I should hope not. Why not? 536 00:30:04,640 --> 00:30:06,520 Ladies. (CHUCKLES) 537 00:30:06,600 --> 00:30:09,040 Allow me to buy you a beverage. 538 00:30:09,120 --> 00:30:10,360 Isn't it free? 539 00:30:10,440 --> 00:30:12,520 Oh, well-observed. (LAUGHS) 540 00:30:15,640 --> 00:30:17,680 I swear we would have winged it, if we'd had more armoury. 541 00:30:17,760 --> 00:30:19,640 But it is hard to shoot a plane from the ground. 542 00:30:19,720 --> 00:30:22,840 Of course, we had no need to deal with that in the great war, did we, sir? 543 00:30:24,520 --> 00:30:26,440 This is more like it. 544 00:30:27,040 --> 00:30:29,240 It beats being face down in a ditch. 545 00:30:29,320 --> 00:30:31,960 That must have been so frightening when the plane attacked. 546 00:30:32,040 --> 00:30:34,480 Ah, where's Finch with those drinks? 547 00:30:34,560 --> 00:30:37,240 You shouldn't be embarrassed about Nancy saving you. 548 00:30:37,320 --> 00:30:39,560 -Saving me? -NANCY: Aren't the band good? 549 00:30:39,640 --> 00:30:42,200 No. I enjoy working for the spitfire fund. 550 00:30:42,280 --> 00:30:45,400 Oh, and that's not your only charity, your ladyship. 551 00:30:45,560 --> 00:30:47,720 Putting up with those common girls. 552 00:30:47,800 --> 00:30:49,280 Drive a saint to drink. 553 00:30:49,360 --> 00:30:52,040 I must mingle. Have you seen the mayor? 554 00:31:01,160 --> 00:31:02,240 Bea. 555 00:31:02,960 --> 00:31:04,560 Wow! You look... 556 00:31:05,400 --> 00:31:06,920 You look... 557 00:31:07,480 --> 00:31:09,000 -Nice. -Nice. 558 00:31:09,160 --> 00:31:12,640 He forgets the simplest of things if I'm not there to guide him. (LAUGHS) 559 00:31:12,720 --> 00:31:14,920 Wow! Look at you. 560 00:31:15,760 --> 00:31:18,080 Sure beats the hell out of overalls. 561 00:31:18,680 --> 00:31:20,000 Excuse me. 562 00:31:23,440 --> 00:31:24,960 I've seen that look before. 563 00:31:25,040 --> 00:31:26,120 Leave it. 564 00:31:26,200 --> 00:31:28,720 Hey. You're not out of the game yet, son. 565 00:31:28,800 --> 00:31:32,600 She's like a sheep being rounded up by two collies. 566 00:31:32,680 --> 00:31:34,760 You've just got to be the better dog. 567 00:31:34,840 --> 00:31:36,440 Oh, that's great help, that is, Dad. 568 00:31:36,520 --> 00:31:37,840 Perhaps you'll get to stamp her. 569 00:31:37,920 --> 00:31:40,720 Whoa. (LAUGHS) Yeah, good. 570 00:31:48,360 --> 00:31:49,640 Hey, Bea. 571 00:31:49,720 --> 00:31:52,320 Glad you came. Bar's inside. 572 00:31:55,320 --> 00:31:56,920 Oh, my goodness. 573 00:31:59,080 --> 00:32:01,200 What do you think you're doing, Corporal? 574 00:32:01,280 --> 00:32:05,720 Coming to the dance. Is that okay, ma'am? 575 00:32:06,120 --> 00:32:10,360 Leave now without a fuss, and we won't take this any further. 576 00:32:10,440 --> 00:32:11,440 You can't do this. 577 00:32:11,520 --> 00:32:13,560 No. We were told that everybody was welcome. 578 00:32:13,960 --> 00:32:16,000 No prizes for guessing who gave you that idea. 579 00:32:16,080 --> 00:32:17,480 He's my guest. 580 00:32:17,560 --> 00:32:18,800 You said you'd fix things. 581 00:32:18,880 --> 00:32:19,880 Grow up. 582 00:32:20,200 --> 00:32:21,240 Take them away. 583 00:32:22,200 --> 00:32:23,680 You said it would be fine. 584 00:32:23,760 --> 00:32:25,480 -Wait. -What, so you can humiliate me again? 585 00:32:27,880 --> 00:32:30,480 You know, next time, just stay out of things that don't concern you. 586 00:32:33,520 --> 00:32:34,680 Hey... 587 00:32:36,280 --> 00:32:38,120 Let's get you a drink. 588 00:32:40,920 --> 00:32:42,920 (MUSIC PLAYING IN DISTANCE) 589 00:32:47,120 --> 00:32:49,240 Don't you wish you were dancing? 590 00:32:50,440 --> 00:32:51,800 Not really. 591 00:32:54,920 --> 00:32:57,160 Is your husband a good dancer? 592 00:32:57,800 --> 00:33:02,920 Yes. I rather let him down. I have two left feet. 593 00:33:12,360 --> 00:33:13,880 Can you fix it? 594 00:33:15,800 --> 00:33:17,280 I don't know. 595 00:33:26,720 --> 00:33:27,720 Better? 596 00:33:27,880 --> 00:33:29,360 No. (LAUGHING) 597 00:33:32,000 --> 00:33:34,240 It's nice to come to these things when you're happily married 598 00:33:34,320 --> 00:33:37,520 because I can just relax and not be worried about men. 599 00:33:37,600 --> 00:33:39,440 Where's the fun in that? 600 00:33:41,480 --> 00:33:43,360 Shouldn't we keep an eye on Bea? 601 00:33:43,520 --> 00:33:45,040 NANCY: You can watch her. 602 00:33:45,120 --> 00:33:48,480 I'll watch the handsome men in uniform, thank you very much. 603 00:33:50,800 --> 00:33:54,120 It's a difficult situation, but then, hey, I don't make the laws. 604 00:33:55,800 --> 00:33:57,080 Drink up. 605 00:34:00,720 --> 00:34:03,320 Would you care to dance? 606 00:34:08,280 --> 00:34:10,240 FINCH: It's never too late, son. 607 00:34:10,320 --> 00:34:12,720 Huh? Remember your aunt Jessie? 608 00:34:13,240 --> 00:34:15,560 She waited till the just cause and impediment bit 609 00:34:15,640 --> 00:34:18,320 before shouting her love from the back of the church. 610 00:34:19,800 --> 00:34:21,720 Shame it was the wrong wedding. 611 00:34:25,680 --> 00:34:27,560 -Hmm? -Don't get your hopes up. 612 00:34:27,640 --> 00:34:29,680 Just look as if you're enjoying dancing with me. 613 00:34:40,200 --> 00:34:43,640 And this is my John, first day in his RAF uniform. 614 00:34:44,800 --> 00:34:46,640 Doesn't he look smart? 615 00:34:46,760 --> 00:34:49,040 I have an uncle who works at MGM. 616 00:34:49,120 --> 00:34:50,800 I could give him a call about you. 617 00:34:51,360 --> 00:34:54,360 You kind of remind me of a young Greer Garson. 618 00:34:54,920 --> 00:34:56,240 Don't be daft. 619 00:34:56,320 --> 00:34:57,920 What's "daft"? 620 00:34:58,480 --> 00:35:00,200 Silly, stupid. 621 00:35:00,880 --> 00:35:03,520 It's a British word. I don't know the American for it. 622 00:35:03,600 --> 00:35:04,760 Right. 623 00:35:05,120 --> 00:35:09,240 Mrs Butler told me that farmer Finch has a pig running loose in the house. 624 00:35:09,760 --> 00:35:11,200 Is that true? 625 00:35:12,040 --> 00:35:14,040 What would she know about it? 626 00:35:14,160 --> 00:35:16,600 Ah, so you're not denying it then? 627 00:35:17,280 --> 00:35:19,920 He's called Chamberlain, if you must know. 628 00:35:23,880 --> 00:35:25,760 Ow! That was my foot. 629 00:35:25,840 --> 00:35:29,240 -Concentrate. -Sorry. Is this really worth the effort? 630 00:35:29,320 --> 00:35:31,040 Trust me. You're dancing with a woman 631 00:35:31,120 --> 00:35:34,040 who accepted a marriage proposal to make someone jealous. 632 00:35:34,120 --> 00:35:36,200 -Where are you from? -Idaho. 633 00:35:36,520 --> 00:35:38,520 Well, if you don't know, who does? 634 00:35:38,600 --> 00:35:40,280 (LAUGHING) 635 00:35:40,360 --> 00:35:44,960 We went to Lyme Regis for our honeymoon, and they had fresh stuffs in the room 636 00:35:45,040 --> 00:35:48,800 and a full English breakfast every morning. Hmm. 637 00:35:49,880 --> 00:35:51,080 Can I cut in? 638 00:35:51,760 --> 00:35:54,320 -You know, I'm not sure that... -Oh, well. Too late. 639 00:35:55,560 --> 00:35:58,520 I wanted to say thank you for saving my neck the other night. 640 00:35:58,600 --> 00:36:01,640 Oh. If I hadn't, we both would have been in hot water. 641 00:36:02,240 --> 00:36:03,760 I already was. 642 00:36:04,240 --> 00:36:07,280 Must be lonely in that farmhouse, woman like you. 643 00:36:07,720 --> 00:36:09,720 What are you insinuating? 644 00:36:10,000 --> 00:36:12,600 Well, your husband's stuck in a prisoner-of-war camp, 645 00:36:12,680 --> 00:36:17,040 and farmer Finch, well, he has a man's appetites. 646 00:36:19,040 --> 00:36:22,520 That is an awful... How could you even? 647 00:36:22,600 --> 00:36:26,360 I'm just saying what it looks like from the outside, that's all. 648 00:36:27,760 --> 00:36:29,600 CAL: There's no other option. 649 00:36:29,880 --> 00:36:32,360 If the Germans win, they'll take everything. 650 00:36:33,280 --> 00:36:36,440 Besides, I wouldn't be here dancing with a beautiful girl. 651 00:36:37,000 --> 00:36:38,360 Beautiful? 652 00:36:39,040 --> 00:36:40,880 It's an American word. 653 00:36:42,760 --> 00:36:44,760 I don't know the British for it. 654 00:36:45,640 --> 00:36:48,080 Sometimes beer is the only answer. 655 00:36:48,960 --> 00:36:52,600 15 of these, you won't remember your own name, let alone hers. 656 00:36:53,040 --> 00:36:55,880 My dad says the Americans should have got involved sooner. 657 00:36:55,960 --> 00:36:59,040 If only your dad had spoken to President Roosevelt. 658 00:37:02,320 --> 00:37:04,480 Would your dad approve of us? 659 00:37:05,840 --> 00:37:08,480 We're just two friends having a dance. 660 00:37:26,200 --> 00:37:28,880 I thought you wanted to come outside to kiss. 661 00:37:29,560 --> 00:37:31,360 I felt a connection. 662 00:37:31,800 --> 00:37:33,840 That's not all you were feeling. 663 00:37:35,360 --> 00:37:39,680 Sorry. I haven't had much experience around girls before, 664 00:37:39,760 --> 00:37:43,160 so I meet someone special, and I get ahead of myself 665 00:37:43,240 --> 00:37:45,920 because I don't know how to behave. 666 00:37:46,440 --> 00:37:47,520 Someone special? 667 00:37:49,520 --> 00:37:51,800 So much for playing my cards close to my chest. 668 00:37:52,280 --> 00:37:57,520 That's okay. I think it's good to be honest, especially with the war on. 669 00:37:57,680 --> 00:37:59,560 We could all be dead tomorrow. 670 00:38:00,440 --> 00:38:01,960 I could be grounded tomorrow. 671 00:38:03,360 --> 00:38:06,440 See? You've learned some American after all. 672 00:38:08,680 --> 00:38:11,280 Why don't you come here and show me how special I am? 673 00:39:03,840 --> 00:39:05,720 CAL: You should be getting home. 674 00:39:05,800 --> 00:39:07,720 Your friends will be worried. 675 00:39:07,800 --> 00:39:11,040 Let them. Oh, I want this to last forever. 676 00:39:12,760 --> 00:39:14,600 There's so much I want to know, 677 00:39:14,680 --> 00:39:18,120 what your favourite food is, what your hometown's like, 678 00:39:18,200 --> 00:39:21,480 how many brothers and sisters you've got, loads of things. 679 00:39:21,560 --> 00:39:23,520 There's plenty of time for that. 680 00:39:23,840 --> 00:39:25,400 I should get back to the barracks. 681 00:39:25,480 --> 00:39:27,920 I've got an early start in the morning, so... 682 00:39:28,000 --> 00:39:29,200 What's your favourite colour? 683 00:39:30,280 --> 00:39:31,320 What's yours? 684 00:39:31,760 --> 00:39:33,880 -Red. -Hey. Mine, too. 685 00:39:33,960 --> 00:39:37,240 Now, come on. I got to go. 686 00:39:38,120 --> 00:39:40,040 So are we courting now? 687 00:39:40,120 --> 00:39:42,720 I don't know what that is. 688 00:39:43,280 --> 00:39:44,520 Come on. 689 00:39:45,520 --> 00:39:47,080 Okay. Oh! 690 00:39:59,280 --> 00:40:00,640 (FOOTSTEPS) 691 00:40:01,160 --> 00:40:03,720 Annie? How's he been? 692 00:40:03,880 --> 00:40:05,840 Fine. How was the dance? 693 00:40:06,160 --> 00:40:08,080 Ooh, yeah. Still going strong. 694 00:40:08,160 --> 00:40:10,000 Everyone's having a gay old time. 695 00:40:10,080 --> 00:40:11,080 And Bea? 696 00:40:11,240 --> 00:40:12,240 Um... 697 00:40:12,480 --> 00:40:14,760 Well, to be honest, I didn't see much of her. 698 00:40:14,840 --> 00:40:16,880 She was dancing with a good-looking Yank. 699 00:40:17,200 --> 00:40:19,320 I better go check that everything's all right. 700 00:40:19,400 --> 00:40:20,400 You don't mind, do you? 701 00:40:20,640 --> 00:40:22,280 No. Of course I don't. 702 00:40:25,160 --> 00:40:26,480 Thank you. 703 00:40:32,440 --> 00:40:35,040 Somebody obviously has a late call in the morning. 704 00:40:35,120 --> 00:40:36,680 Making the most of it, ma'am. 705 00:40:36,760 --> 00:40:38,280 You deserve it. 706 00:40:39,120 --> 00:40:40,920 Thanks for the tip-off. 707 00:40:41,000 --> 00:40:43,400 Just wanted everyone to have a good time. 708 00:40:43,880 --> 00:40:45,480 Good night, Corporal. 709 00:40:56,840 --> 00:41:00,280 John put in a bath next to the kitchen, and it was such a small room, 710 00:41:00,360 --> 00:41:02,600 we had to climb over the taps. 711 00:41:02,920 --> 00:41:04,720 Oh, he must be tired. 712 00:41:05,560 --> 00:41:09,200 I think it's time Lord Hoxley changed partners. 713 00:41:09,280 --> 00:41:11,240 Don't be shy. Chop-chop. 714 00:41:17,080 --> 00:41:18,200 Bea. 715 00:41:19,200 --> 00:41:21,680 I forgot my handbag. You all right? 716 00:41:22,240 --> 00:41:24,240 I need to tell you something. 717 00:41:24,320 --> 00:41:28,040 That American woman, she knew the black soldiers would be here. 718 00:41:28,480 --> 00:41:29,480 What are you talking about? 719 00:41:29,560 --> 00:41:32,120 That friend of yours, he tipped her off. 720 00:41:33,920 --> 00:41:35,800 It's a cheap trick, Billy. 721 00:41:35,920 --> 00:41:38,520 Cal and I are courting, if you must know. 722 00:41:39,040 --> 00:41:41,560 Really? That's good. 723 00:41:43,400 --> 00:41:45,520 Why don't you tell that to Casanova? 724 00:41:50,960 --> 00:41:52,080 What are you doing? 725 00:41:53,440 --> 00:41:56,160 I thought we were courting. What about your early start? 726 00:41:56,400 --> 00:41:58,200 Oh, no. I can explain. 727 00:41:58,280 --> 00:42:01,880 Oh, this will be good. What, you fell on her mouth by accident, 728 00:42:01,960 --> 00:42:04,400 or perhaps you listen to what people say with your lips? 729 00:42:04,480 --> 00:42:07,240 Well, honey, you never hear of lip-reading? 730 00:42:10,840 --> 00:42:12,000 -(GRUNTS) -Oh! 731 00:42:12,160 --> 00:42:13,520 Nice punch. 732 00:42:13,760 --> 00:42:15,840 -I prefer the beer. -(BOTH LAUGHING) 733 00:42:16,400 --> 00:42:17,720 What did you do that for? 734 00:42:17,800 --> 00:42:19,480 It was an accident. I was aiming for... 735 00:42:19,560 --> 00:42:21,760 Aiming? You shouldn't have been aiming for anyone. 736 00:42:21,840 --> 00:42:23,200 I'm really sorry. 737 00:42:24,880 --> 00:42:25,880 What happened? 738 00:42:25,960 --> 00:42:28,320 I won't tolerate this behaviour. Get out. 739 00:42:28,960 --> 00:42:30,840 Please, don't make us go home. 740 00:42:33,440 --> 00:42:35,600 Annie, what are we gonna do?