1 00:00:32,040 --> 00:00:36,880 MATURE JENNIFER: Every year, the magic sparks again. 2 00:00:38,000 --> 00:00:42,520 But what do we mean when we say "home for Christmas"? 3 00:00:43,800 --> 00:00:47,199 Are we yearning for an accustomed door, 4 00:00:47,200 --> 00:00:48,999 a familiar fire, 5 00:00:49,000 --> 00:00:52,360 a roof that has sheltered us for years? 6 00:00:53,880 --> 00:00:57,879 Or is it the scent of something that we yearn for 7 00:00:57,880 --> 00:01:01,960 as the year turns, saying, "There it is again! 8 00:01:04,040 --> 00:01:07,199 "There's the thing that says it all"? 9 00:01:07,200 --> 00:01:09,719 Home. The past. 10 00:01:09,720 --> 00:01:12,599 Our childhood revisited. 11 00:01:12,600 --> 00:01:16,040 All our memories made tangible again. 12 00:01:17,520 --> 00:01:19,080 PHONE RINGS 13 00:01:20,280 --> 00:01:22,919 Hello? 14 00:01:22,920 --> 00:01:25,199 Is that you, Reggie? 15 00:01:25,200 --> 00:01:27,279 I'm coming home soon, Mum. 16 00:01:27,280 --> 00:01:29,559 Is everything all ready? 17 00:01:29,560 --> 00:01:31,959 The tree's up, the presents are wrapped, 18 00:01:31,960 --> 00:01:36,039 and I'm judging a mince pie competition tomorrow. 19 00:01:36,040 --> 00:01:38,919 I'm going to bring the ones that win first prize 20 00:01:38,920 --> 00:01:40,199 home for you. 21 00:01:40,200 --> 00:01:41,439 Mum...! 22 00:01:41,440 --> 00:01:42,839 I hate mince pies! 23 00:01:42,840 --> 00:01:43,959 SHE CHUCKLES 24 00:01:43,960 --> 00:01:45,799 I never eat mince pies. 25 00:01:45,800 --> 00:01:48,079 It's all right, I know the drill. 26 00:01:48,080 --> 00:01:49,759 By the time you get home, 27 00:01:49,760 --> 00:01:52,279 there will be two dozen shortbread Santas 28 00:01:52,280 --> 00:01:54,719 waiting for you. SHOP BELL RINGS 29 00:01:54,720 --> 00:01:57,879 I'm putting Fred on because he needs to talk to you 30 00:01:57,880 --> 00:01:59,960 about your travel arrangements. 31 00:02:02,360 --> 00:02:04,119 It's all right, Reg. 32 00:02:04,120 --> 00:02:06,039 I got your postcard with the time of the coach 33 00:02:06,040 --> 00:02:08,439 and everything. Mum's just fussing. 34 00:02:08,440 --> 00:02:09,520 Has she gone? 35 00:02:12,280 --> 00:02:14,959 I've got her a brilliant present. 36 00:02:14,960 --> 00:02:19,639 What is it? Christmas roses, in a pot. I grew them. 37 00:02:19,640 --> 00:02:22,239 That's clever. How do you look after Christmas roses? 38 00:02:22,240 --> 00:02:24,239 Feed them. Water them. 39 00:02:24,240 --> 00:02:25,439 Keep them warm. 40 00:02:25,440 --> 00:02:27,639 Really, you just love them. 41 00:02:27,640 --> 00:02:29,360 Well, they're in good hands, then. 42 00:02:30,800 --> 00:02:32,600 I'll see you at the coach station. 43 00:02:35,800 --> 00:02:37,200 BICYCLE BELL RINGS 44 00:02:43,520 --> 00:02:45,279 Oh, be careful, Nurse Crane! 45 00:02:45,280 --> 00:02:49,359 Mine are made with all-butter pastry, and they're very delicate. 46 00:02:49,360 --> 00:02:51,319 You'll be all right with mine and Rosalind's. 47 00:02:51,320 --> 00:02:52,399 They're that solid, 48 00:02:52,400 --> 00:02:54,759 you could jump on them and not leave any footprints. 49 00:02:54,760 --> 00:02:58,480 Are we Fanny Cradock impersonators, or are we midwives? 50 00:03:04,160 --> 00:03:06,559 No, Fred, no! 51 00:03:06,560 --> 00:03:08,919 The mince pie competition is sponsored 52 00:03:08,920 --> 00:03:11,039 by Violet Buckle Haberdasher. 53 00:03:11,040 --> 00:03:15,559 The Christmas tree is sponsored by the Lady Haberdasher's Guild. 54 00:03:15,560 --> 00:03:17,919 Well, doesn't that mean you? 55 00:03:17,920 --> 00:03:19,999 They both mean me. 56 00:03:20,000 --> 00:03:21,799 SHELAGH: I'm not stopping today, 57 00:03:21,800 --> 00:03:25,119 but I just dropped by with my entry for the competition. 58 00:03:25,120 --> 00:03:30,039 Oh, Mrs Turner, just look at the sheen on that shortcrust! 59 00:03:30,040 --> 00:03:33,759 I'm hoping I've finally perfected my egg-white glaze. 60 00:03:33,760 --> 00:03:37,159 Well, we'll have to see what the judges make of it. 61 00:03:37,160 --> 00:03:39,479 I know you're always completely impartial. 62 00:03:39,480 --> 00:03:42,519 And so is Dr Turner. Mmm. 63 00:03:42,520 --> 00:03:44,359 Are you ready to go, Fred? 64 00:03:44,360 --> 00:03:45,759 Sleigh's all packed up. 65 00:03:45,760 --> 00:03:48,160 I've just got to put some petrol in my reindeer! 66 00:03:51,080 --> 00:03:53,959 Are you quite sure you're fully recovered, Nurse Clifford? 67 00:03:53,960 --> 00:03:56,719 It's a terribly busy clinic today. 68 00:03:56,720 --> 00:04:00,319 Joyce and I are already back and firing on all cylinders. 69 00:04:00,320 --> 00:04:01,559 It was only the flu, 70 00:04:01,560 --> 00:04:04,079 and it's not as though we're old or anything. 71 00:04:04,080 --> 00:04:07,759 This Hong Kong strain really is extremely virulent, 72 00:04:07,760 --> 00:04:11,039 even if the epidemic is supposed to be coming to an end. 73 00:04:11,040 --> 00:04:14,119 The staff at St Cuthbert's are going down like ninepins. 74 00:04:14,120 --> 00:04:16,079 When I went in to see Teddy last night, 75 00:04:16,080 --> 00:04:18,079 Matron was reading the riot act. 76 00:04:18,080 --> 00:04:19,639 Oh, how was poor Teddy? 77 00:04:19,640 --> 00:04:23,999 Tucking into jelly and ice cream like a professional. 78 00:04:24,000 --> 00:04:26,599 No-one ever died of an adenoidectomy. 79 00:04:26,600 --> 00:04:28,240 They do die of flu, though. 80 00:04:31,360 --> 00:04:34,240 The sooner you get him home, the better. 81 00:04:35,760 --> 00:04:37,799 ALL: Ten, nine, 82 00:04:37,800 --> 00:04:41,199 eight, seven, six, 83 00:04:41,200 --> 00:04:43,639 five, four, 84 00:04:43,640 --> 00:04:46,840 three, two, one... 85 00:04:47,880 --> 00:04:49,079 CHEERING 86 00:04:49,080 --> 00:04:52,279 Ho-ho-ho! BELL RINGS 87 00:04:52,280 --> 00:04:53,999 Yay! 88 00:04:54,000 --> 00:04:55,999 Merry Christmas, everyone! 89 00:04:56,000 --> 00:04:57,439 That's Fred! Sh. 90 00:04:57,440 --> 00:04:59,839 He's just one of his helpers. 91 00:04:59,840 --> 00:05:04,799 All right, so, nurses, doctors, boys and girls, 92 00:05:04,800 --> 00:05:07,439 who wants to be the first to pick a present? 93 00:05:07,440 --> 00:05:11,959 CHILDREN: Me! Me! Me! 94 00:05:11,960 --> 00:05:14,320 Please pick me! 95 00:05:18,280 --> 00:05:21,199 The landlord tells us you rented this as a fully furnished property. 96 00:05:21,200 --> 00:05:24,800 Yeah, we did. But that little footstool is my grandma's. 97 00:05:33,400 --> 00:05:36,799 That's a girl. Don't you let them see you cry. 98 00:05:36,800 --> 00:05:38,840 Won't give them the satisfaction. 99 00:05:40,880 --> 00:05:43,079 Those are my children's clothes! 100 00:05:43,080 --> 00:05:45,839 They aren't to blame for any of this. 101 00:05:45,840 --> 00:05:47,639 If you're going to throw them out their home, 102 00:05:47,640 --> 00:05:49,199 you might at least show them some dignity. 103 00:05:49,200 --> 00:05:51,640 We're acting under instruction from your creditors. 104 00:05:53,160 --> 00:05:55,039 BABY GRIZZLES 105 00:05:55,040 --> 00:05:56,519 Is this your television, sir? 106 00:05:56,520 --> 00:05:57,560 Yes! 107 00:05:59,520 --> 00:06:02,720 No. It's on HP, but we didn't keep up the payments. 108 00:06:10,000 --> 00:06:11,159 Are you some sort of animal? 109 00:06:11,160 --> 00:06:13,519 This isn't the only job we've got to do today. 110 00:06:13,520 --> 00:06:15,640 I'll need your keys, if you'll be so kind. 111 00:06:18,600 --> 00:06:20,000 KEYS JANGLE 112 00:06:22,360 --> 00:06:24,119 A few bits for you. 113 00:06:24,120 --> 00:06:26,159 Have you got somewhere to go, love? 114 00:06:26,160 --> 00:06:28,279 It's a bit make do and mend. 115 00:06:28,280 --> 00:06:30,199 We just have to start again. 116 00:06:30,200 --> 00:06:33,919 You look after all them girls of yours. 117 00:06:33,920 --> 00:06:36,119 Family's riches. 118 00:06:36,120 --> 00:06:38,119 Remember that. 119 00:06:38,120 --> 00:06:39,320 I will. 120 00:06:48,480 --> 00:06:50,399 Right, young miss! 121 00:06:50,400 --> 00:06:52,359 What's your name? 122 00:06:52,360 --> 00:06:53,959 Karen. Hmm. 123 00:06:53,960 --> 00:06:56,559 What do you want me to bring you on Christmas Eve, Karen? 124 00:06:56,560 --> 00:07:00,199 I don't mind, as long as it's wrapped up. 125 00:07:00,200 --> 00:07:01,999 Wrapped up? 126 00:07:02,000 --> 00:07:04,999 You mean with all spangly paper and a bow? 127 00:07:05,000 --> 00:07:06,199 Yes. 128 00:07:06,200 --> 00:07:07,479 Hmm... 129 00:07:07,480 --> 00:07:10,319 I'll have a word with the elves in the workshop. 130 00:07:10,320 --> 00:07:12,719 Any particular colour bow? 131 00:07:12,720 --> 00:07:13,759 Red. 132 00:07:13,760 --> 00:07:14,960 Hmm. 133 00:07:19,240 --> 00:07:23,599 I reckon they've been saving the red bows for the big day. 134 00:07:23,600 --> 00:07:26,360 Have a rummage in there and see what you can find. 135 00:07:28,200 --> 00:07:30,880 I'm going to ask if I can have a guinea pig. 136 00:07:34,760 --> 00:07:37,559 Good morning. BABY CRIES 137 00:07:37,560 --> 00:07:40,000 Have a treacle toffee and take a seat. 138 00:07:41,240 --> 00:07:43,599 Please don't offer me a treacle toffee. 139 00:07:43,600 --> 00:07:46,080 All I want is to see a midwife or a doctor. 140 00:07:51,680 --> 00:07:55,959 The problem is with your episiotomy stitches, Lesley. 141 00:07:55,960 --> 00:07:57,799 They've become badly infected. 142 00:07:57,800 --> 00:07:59,719 Mum said they shouldn't have sent me home with them in. 143 00:07:59,720 --> 00:08:02,039 It's not so much St Cuthbert's sent you home, 144 00:08:02,040 --> 00:08:03,839 as they didn't tell us they'd sent you home. 145 00:08:03,840 --> 00:08:06,239 NURSE CRANE: And after just four days. 146 00:08:06,240 --> 00:08:07,999 You haven't been properly looked after, 147 00:08:08,000 --> 00:08:10,399 and we're going to put that right. 148 00:08:10,400 --> 00:08:13,559 We can treat the infection with a course of antibiotics. 149 00:08:13,560 --> 00:08:17,839 But first, I'm going to get rid of these stitches, now. 150 00:08:17,840 --> 00:08:19,480 It's all right. 151 00:08:31,960 --> 00:08:33,959 This is it. 152 00:08:33,960 --> 00:08:36,120 This? RAT SQUEAKS 153 00:08:39,840 --> 00:08:41,200 I'm sorry. 154 00:08:44,240 --> 00:08:45,280 Come on. 155 00:08:49,560 --> 00:08:51,719 Look! It's a fair! 156 00:08:51,720 --> 00:08:53,639 It must have come for Christmas! 157 00:08:53,640 --> 00:08:56,760 May, we're supposed to go straight to Nonnatus House. 158 00:09:08,920 --> 00:09:10,759 Not long to go, girls. 159 00:09:10,760 --> 00:09:12,639 We're opening tomorrow. 160 00:09:12,640 --> 00:09:14,160 Have you got a favourite ride? 161 00:09:15,400 --> 00:09:18,039 We're not supposed to talk to strangers. 162 00:09:18,040 --> 00:09:20,119 I'd better not lead you astray, then. 163 00:09:20,120 --> 00:09:22,159 I'm allowed because I'm the oldest. 164 00:09:22,160 --> 00:09:24,640 She isn't. Our brother Timothy is. 165 00:09:25,600 --> 00:09:28,559 Have some leaflets. Take them home to your mum and dad. 166 00:09:28,560 --> 00:09:30,919 Everything's half price before 6.30. 167 00:09:30,920 --> 00:09:33,880 Thank you. Bye! 168 00:09:36,680 --> 00:09:37,839 Penny for them? 169 00:09:37,840 --> 00:09:40,399 Just two lovely little girls, that's all. 170 00:09:40,400 --> 00:09:41,759 Sisters. 171 00:09:41,760 --> 00:09:43,479 I don't know what's gone on in their house 172 00:09:43,480 --> 00:09:46,039 because one of them's Chinese and the other one isn't. 173 00:09:46,040 --> 00:09:48,399 Did they start to make you want a girl again? 174 00:09:48,400 --> 00:09:50,280 It's boy, girl, boy, girl...! 175 00:09:51,400 --> 00:09:53,959 You're meant to tell people you don't mind what you have, 176 00:09:53,960 --> 00:09:55,359 as long as it's healthy. 177 00:09:55,360 --> 00:09:57,199 But what I really want to tell people is, 178 00:09:57,200 --> 00:09:59,320 I don't mind, as long as it's happy. 179 00:10:00,840 --> 00:10:03,279 And first prize, 180 00:10:03,280 --> 00:10:05,879 a basket of sewing silks, 181 00:10:05,880 --> 00:10:07,480 goes to... 182 00:10:09,080 --> 00:10:10,639 ..Mrs Shelagh Turner. 183 00:10:10,640 --> 00:10:12,839 APPLAUSE Collected in absentia 184 00:10:12,840 --> 00:10:15,560 by Dr Turner, one of our judges. 185 00:10:21,160 --> 00:10:24,760 And runner-up is... 186 00:10:28,160 --> 00:10:30,200 ..Mrs Sandra Okwe! 187 00:10:36,360 --> 00:10:37,640 And... 188 00:10:39,120 --> 00:10:43,119 ..Mrs Maria Santopolous receives Highly Commended 189 00:10:43,120 --> 00:10:45,760 for her very innovative use of flaky pastry. 190 00:10:52,880 --> 00:10:54,360 Hmm. 191 00:11:01,960 --> 00:11:03,559 Ooh! 192 00:11:03,560 --> 00:11:06,199 I'm perfectly aware of why I didn't win. 193 00:11:06,200 --> 00:11:08,359 The mincemeat, it wasn't home-made, 194 00:11:08,360 --> 00:11:10,079 and I had to fall back on shop-bought. 195 00:11:10,080 --> 00:11:13,039 Don't look to me to have your disparagement affirmed. 196 00:11:13,040 --> 00:11:15,880 I deem them perfectly acceptable. 197 00:11:19,400 --> 00:11:22,759 We've been so busy, I got behind with my preserves. 198 00:11:22,760 --> 00:11:24,599 I'm supposed to be making chutney for the Order 199 00:11:24,600 --> 00:11:25,999 to give as Christmas presents, 200 00:11:26,000 --> 00:11:28,999 and that's all fallen by the wayside too. 201 00:11:29,000 --> 00:11:31,399 Would you come to my office, Nurse Highland? 202 00:11:31,400 --> 00:11:32,800 Of course, Sister. 203 00:11:35,760 --> 00:11:37,999 St Cuthbert's is now so short-staffed 204 00:11:38,000 --> 00:11:40,039 they have asked us to supply a midwife 205 00:11:40,040 --> 00:11:42,559 on secondment for two weeks. 206 00:11:42,560 --> 00:11:45,960 I suggested you to them, and they were delighted. 207 00:11:47,080 --> 00:11:48,599 I would be delighted, 208 00:11:48,600 --> 00:11:51,639 but I'm afraid my papers aren't properly in order. 209 00:11:51,640 --> 00:11:52,959 I have made my own enquiries, 210 00:11:52,960 --> 00:11:54,839 and I have been assured that nothing that happened 211 00:11:54,840 --> 00:11:58,399 with regard to your marriage has undermined your legal status 212 00:11:58,400 --> 00:12:00,599 or your nursing registration. 213 00:12:00,600 --> 00:12:02,959 I do intend to pursue a divorce. 214 00:12:02,960 --> 00:12:07,679 In the new year, I will introduce you to a suitable solicitor. 215 00:12:07,680 --> 00:12:11,280 For now, go and represent us at St Cuthbert's. 216 00:12:15,960 --> 00:12:17,800 DOOR OPENS 217 00:12:20,040 --> 00:12:21,360 Hello, love. 218 00:12:23,000 --> 00:12:24,599 Where did you get that from? 219 00:12:24,600 --> 00:12:27,400 Father Christmas came, and we had a party. 220 00:12:29,440 --> 00:12:30,799 Love... 221 00:12:30,800 --> 00:12:32,559 This is Karen Louise Shaughnessy, 222 00:12:32,560 --> 00:12:35,479 aged nine years, six months. Principal cardiac lesion 223 00:12:35,480 --> 00:12:39,639 is ventricular septal defect, colloquially known as...? 224 00:12:39,640 --> 00:12:41,359 ..hole in the heart. 225 00:12:41,360 --> 00:12:43,839 Excuse me. We usually see Dr Mackerton. 226 00:12:43,840 --> 00:12:46,639 Dr Mackerton did his rounds earlier this afternoon. 227 00:12:46,640 --> 00:12:47,679 Weren't you here? 228 00:12:47,680 --> 00:12:50,839 I was tied up. We were moving house. 229 00:12:50,840 --> 00:12:52,640 Moving house? 230 00:12:54,280 --> 00:12:55,999 I-It's a bit of a story, love. 231 00:12:56,000 --> 00:12:58,199 It sounds as though you're in for an adventure, Karen. 232 00:12:58,200 --> 00:13:01,400 According to Dr Mackerton's notes, she's going home tomorrow. 233 00:13:07,480 --> 00:13:10,519 Are you all settled in? Mind your hands. 234 00:13:10,520 --> 00:13:13,239 Ooh! 235 00:13:13,240 --> 00:13:14,639 All right? 236 00:13:14,640 --> 00:13:16,840 All right, Mitch. 237 00:13:23,360 --> 00:13:26,200 WOMAN: I wish we could settle on a name before it's born. 238 00:13:28,040 --> 00:13:30,759 I heard of a baby called Skye once. 239 00:13:30,760 --> 00:13:34,039 That'd be nice. It would make me think of this. 240 00:13:34,040 --> 00:13:36,559 I knew a Scottish terrier called Skye! 241 00:13:36,560 --> 00:13:37,720 SHE TUTS 242 00:13:38,840 --> 00:13:40,760 How about Star, then? 243 00:13:41,720 --> 00:13:44,039 It might grow up to be really ordinary, Alma, 244 00:13:44,040 --> 00:13:46,760 and then we've saddled it to something it can't live up to. 245 00:13:48,640 --> 00:13:51,199 My name was picked by a hospital cleaner 246 00:13:51,200 --> 00:13:54,919 because my mum couldn't cope when she saw the colour of my skin, 247 00:13:54,920 --> 00:13:57,759 handed me over to Welfare. 248 00:13:57,760 --> 00:14:01,199 There will never be anything ordinary about this baby, 249 00:14:01,200 --> 00:14:02,360 because it was wanted. 250 00:14:04,000 --> 00:14:07,799 We can call it Star, Skye, 251 00:14:07,800 --> 00:14:10,119 or Moon 252 00:14:10,120 --> 00:14:12,559 or Snow or Sunshine. 253 00:14:12,560 --> 00:14:14,879 We can call it whatever we like. 254 00:14:14,880 --> 00:14:16,999 Rose. Or Willow. 255 00:14:17,000 --> 00:14:19,840 Or Rain. Or... 256 00:14:22,240 --> 00:14:23,999 ..Richard. 257 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:25,599 Richard? 258 00:14:25,600 --> 00:14:27,160 It's just a nice name. 259 00:14:31,320 --> 00:14:33,799 SHE GASPS Are you all right? 260 00:14:33,800 --> 00:14:35,559 I don't know. 261 00:14:35,560 --> 00:14:37,720 Ohh. 262 00:14:42,400 --> 00:14:45,000 KAREN SOBS 263 00:14:55,520 --> 00:14:57,839 Why are you crying? 264 00:14:57,840 --> 00:14:59,560 We're going home tomorrow. 265 00:15:00,800 --> 00:15:02,720 It's Christmassy here. 266 00:15:07,880 --> 00:15:12,519 I can assure you, I myself received no notification that Lesley Abingdon 267 00:15:12,520 --> 00:15:14,839 had been discharged. 268 00:15:14,840 --> 00:15:17,599 Is it possible your Rolodex has let you down? 269 00:15:17,600 --> 00:15:20,999 My Rolodex has not let me down! 270 00:15:21,000 --> 00:15:23,839 The National Health has let its patients down! 271 00:15:23,840 --> 00:15:26,159 We will go through all due dates, 272 00:15:26,160 --> 00:15:29,599 delivery, admission and discharge notifications 273 00:15:29,600 --> 00:15:31,160 available to us together. 274 00:15:32,400 --> 00:15:35,560 And those which are not available, I shall pursue. 275 00:15:38,840 --> 00:15:40,880 BABIES CRY 276 00:15:46,960 --> 00:15:49,599 Roger Noble. We spoke on the phone. 277 00:15:49,600 --> 00:15:51,159 You must be Miss Higgins. 278 00:15:51,160 --> 00:15:52,479 SHE LAUGHS 279 00:15:52,480 --> 00:15:55,400 I'm guilty of many things, I promise you, but not that. 280 00:15:56,560 --> 00:15:58,319 She's not in till later. 281 00:15:58,320 --> 00:16:00,719 Miss Higgins said the doctor couldn't see me 282 00:16:00,720 --> 00:16:02,719 before Christmas, but I thought I'd come down 283 00:16:02,720 --> 00:16:04,000 and have another go. 284 00:16:05,280 --> 00:16:06,559 What are you after, then? 285 00:16:06,560 --> 00:16:10,239 Sick note, blood test, antibiotics, 286 00:16:10,240 --> 00:16:12,479 or something lurid you have no intention 287 00:16:12,480 --> 00:16:14,079 of discussing at the desk? 288 00:16:14,080 --> 00:16:15,840 I'm a tranquillizer salesman. 289 00:16:17,040 --> 00:16:19,240 Oh, well, we could all do with some of them. 290 00:16:23,280 --> 00:16:25,560 Tomorrow, at 10am? 291 00:16:27,400 --> 00:16:29,720 I've copied her writing. 292 00:16:31,000 --> 00:16:32,839 I reckon even she'll be convinced! 293 00:16:32,840 --> 00:16:34,080 Thanks. 294 00:16:43,520 --> 00:16:46,599 Maybe we should go. We've been here ages. 295 00:16:46,600 --> 00:16:50,200 And you've been having pains all night. Nurse! 296 00:16:51,880 --> 00:16:54,999 Are you not feeling too good, honey? 297 00:16:55,000 --> 00:16:57,040 Let's make you more comfortable. 298 00:16:58,760 --> 00:17:01,439 You're all up-to-date with the Advent calendar. 299 00:17:01,440 --> 00:17:03,880 Get back on the settee and under that blanket. 300 00:17:05,080 --> 00:17:08,399 Girls! Your sandwiches are on the table. 301 00:17:08,400 --> 00:17:11,199 Why can't we have spaghetti on toast? 302 00:17:11,200 --> 00:17:14,960 Because there's only one tin, and Teddy's still convalescing. 303 00:17:21,920 --> 00:17:25,079 Four prisoners have escaped from HMP Calder in Lancashire. 304 00:17:25,080 --> 00:17:27,359 The breakout took place in the early hours of this morning. 305 00:17:27,360 --> 00:17:30,719 All the men are considered to be dangerous and may now be armed. 306 00:17:30,720 --> 00:17:33,879 TV: A manhunt is under way across the breadth of Britain. 307 00:17:33,880 --> 00:17:36,519 Two of the suspects have ties to the London area, 308 00:17:36,520 --> 00:17:39,119 the others to Bristol and Glasgow respectively. 309 00:17:39,120 --> 00:17:40,479 Police have warned members of the public 310 00:17:40,480 --> 00:17:42,079 that the escaped prisoners should not be approached 311 00:17:42,080 --> 00:17:43,559 under any circumstances 312 00:17:43,560 --> 00:17:45,599 and that they should be vigilant at all times. 313 00:17:45,600 --> 00:17:48,079 What does vigilant mean? 314 00:17:48,080 --> 00:17:52,159 It means you are not walking anywhere unsupervised ever again! 315 00:17:52,160 --> 00:17:53,719 MAY SIGHS 316 00:17:53,720 --> 00:17:56,120 NEWS REPORT CONTINUES, SHELAGH TUTS 317 00:17:57,960 --> 00:17:59,600 KAREN: It smells funny. 318 00:18:00,720 --> 00:18:02,640 And my chest hurts. 319 00:18:05,280 --> 00:18:07,479 It's just them stairs, Karen. 320 00:18:07,480 --> 00:18:09,119 And your heart. 321 00:18:09,120 --> 00:18:11,360 Come on, have a lie down. 322 00:18:16,000 --> 00:18:18,120 THUDDING FOOTSTEPS 323 00:18:20,560 --> 00:18:22,799 Is this where we live now? 324 00:18:22,800 --> 00:18:24,560 Now, but not forever. 325 00:18:26,680 --> 00:18:28,759 There isn't a cot for the baby. 326 00:18:28,760 --> 00:18:30,759 The baby isn't born yet. 327 00:18:30,760 --> 00:18:32,520 We'll sort something out. 328 00:18:40,040 --> 00:18:45,039 Karen, I lived in some funny old places when I was a little girl. 329 00:18:45,040 --> 00:18:47,479 But I used to play this game 330 00:18:47,480 --> 00:18:51,799 called Everything Is Really Something Else. 331 00:18:51,800 --> 00:18:55,079 A game where you need a board and counters? 332 00:18:55,080 --> 00:18:58,239 No. All you need is words. 333 00:18:58,240 --> 00:19:04,240 You say, "This room is really a cabin on a ship. 334 00:19:06,680 --> 00:19:12,680 "This cup of water is really a silver goblet 335 00:19:13,160 --> 00:19:15,679 "full of hot blackcurrant juice." 336 00:19:15,680 --> 00:19:19,120 Then, when you close your eyes... 337 00:19:21,440 --> 00:19:25,039 ..you can feel the ship swaying on the sea, 338 00:19:25,040 --> 00:19:28,759 and feel the drink warming your belly, 339 00:19:28,760 --> 00:19:31,480 as real as anything you like. 340 00:19:33,640 --> 00:19:39,119 We live at the top of a tower made of pearls and glass, 341 00:19:39,120 --> 00:19:44,120 and this coat is a velvet eiderdown. 342 00:19:45,960 --> 00:19:47,600 That's my girl. 343 00:19:49,880 --> 00:19:52,040 Shall I put this on the mantelpiece? 344 00:20:10,240 --> 00:20:12,040 BABY CRIES 345 00:20:13,560 --> 00:20:15,239 I'll need to see you at the surgery 346 00:20:15,240 --> 00:20:17,239 once you've finished those antibiotics, 347 00:20:17,240 --> 00:20:19,959 but everything's going in the right direction. 348 00:20:19,960 --> 00:20:22,879 And not before time. I shall be calling in daily 349 00:20:22,880 --> 00:20:25,999 until we get Master Anthony's weight back up. 350 00:20:26,000 --> 00:20:28,239 Thank you, Doctor. 351 00:20:28,240 --> 00:20:30,720 And have a happy Christmas. You too. 352 00:20:34,480 --> 00:20:36,560 HE SIGHS 353 00:20:38,040 --> 00:20:39,560 BUZZING 354 00:20:44,720 --> 00:20:46,199 Doctor! 355 00:20:46,200 --> 00:20:49,079 My mum put a piece of that sherry log in tinfoil for you. 356 00:20:49,080 --> 00:20:52,159 Mrs Abingdon, do you know who lives in this flat? 357 00:20:52,160 --> 00:20:54,840 It's an old lady, keeps herself to herself. 358 00:20:57,560 --> 00:20:59,919 I thought I had till New Year. 359 00:20:59,920 --> 00:21:01,639 I thought I'd be able to get home 360 00:21:01,640 --> 00:21:04,720 to Kent, where we live, and get to the cottage hospital. 361 00:21:06,160 --> 00:21:08,160 They had flowery curtains there. 362 00:21:09,240 --> 00:21:10,880 This isn't what I wanted. 363 00:21:12,960 --> 00:21:17,759 I think what you really want is not to feel scared. 364 00:21:17,760 --> 00:21:20,439 Now, I can't help with the flowery curtains, 365 00:21:20,440 --> 00:21:22,160 but I can help you with that. 366 00:21:23,760 --> 00:21:25,360 I'll be back in two ticks. 367 00:21:35,600 --> 00:21:38,400 FLIES BUZZ, DR TURNER COUGHS 368 00:21:40,120 --> 00:21:41,959 ALMA GROANS 369 00:21:41,960 --> 00:21:43,039 Alma? 370 00:21:43,040 --> 00:21:45,159 I just wanted to get off the bed. 371 00:21:45,160 --> 00:21:46,639 Can you get back onto it? 372 00:21:46,640 --> 00:21:48,400 SHE GROANS No...! 373 00:21:51,680 --> 00:21:53,599 So, Mother knows best. 374 00:21:53,600 --> 00:21:55,360 SHE STRAINS 375 00:22:01,640 --> 00:22:03,120 You stay right where you are. 376 00:22:12,440 --> 00:22:14,480 The lady's no longer alive. 377 00:22:24,520 --> 00:22:26,400 I think the flies are from the ham on the table. 378 00:22:27,800 --> 00:22:30,760 But bless her, she has been dead for a couple of days. 379 00:22:32,200 --> 00:22:35,839 I think we can guess what's happened here. Hong Kong flu. 380 00:22:35,840 --> 00:22:39,439 Knocked off her feet, and nobody looking in on her. 381 00:22:39,440 --> 00:22:43,239 There's always somebody beyond our reach, isn't there? 382 00:22:43,240 --> 00:22:45,320 We try. 383 00:22:50,080 --> 00:22:51,599 Please... 384 00:22:51,600 --> 00:22:54,119 Please, can't you just pull it out? 385 00:22:54,120 --> 00:22:56,639 You don't need anyone interfering, Alma. 386 00:22:56,640 --> 00:22:59,079 You've got the strength to do this all on your own. 387 00:22:59,080 --> 00:23:01,079 I haven't. Yes, you have. 388 00:23:01,080 --> 00:23:03,039 You have, honey. Now, come on. 389 00:23:03,040 --> 00:23:05,279 Come on, you've given us half a head. 390 00:23:05,280 --> 00:23:07,239 This time, I want all of it. 391 00:23:07,240 --> 00:23:08,759 Come on! 392 00:23:08,760 --> 00:23:10,199 Come on! 393 00:23:10,200 --> 00:23:11,919 Come on! 394 00:23:11,920 --> 00:23:13,999 Yes! We have the whole baby! 395 00:23:14,000 --> 00:23:15,399 It's out? 396 00:23:15,400 --> 00:23:19,559 It's absolutely out, and it's a boy. BABY CRIES 397 00:23:19,560 --> 00:23:22,120 I want him. Please, I want him. 398 00:23:28,680 --> 00:23:29,720 Hello. 399 00:23:31,080 --> 00:23:32,320 I'm your mum. 400 00:23:35,760 --> 00:23:38,200 Thank you for coming in time for Christmas. 401 00:23:41,000 --> 00:23:43,120 He looks like his dad. 402 00:23:51,520 --> 00:23:54,160 DR TURNER: Gertrude Torrance. 403 00:23:55,480 --> 00:23:58,800 Born 1899. 404 00:24:00,040 --> 00:24:03,159 The coroner will have to determine the cause of death. 405 00:24:03,160 --> 00:24:06,440 Could you put this rent book back on the sideboard? 406 00:24:10,320 --> 00:24:12,760 There must be a next of kin somewhere. 407 00:24:21,640 --> 00:24:24,359 7lb 2oz, is that good? 408 00:24:24,360 --> 00:24:26,599 7lb, that's the average, 409 00:24:26,600 --> 00:24:28,120 so 2oz higher than that. 410 00:24:29,440 --> 00:24:32,479 When I was at school, I would have killed to be called average. 411 00:24:32,480 --> 00:24:35,279 I was always marked weak or poor. 412 00:24:35,280 --> 00:24:37,520 He's doing better than me already. 413 00:24:38,640 --> 00:24:40,399 Would you like free tickets to the fair? 414 00:24:40,400 --> 00:24:42,199 I've got some in my jacket. I can... 415 00:24:42,200 --> 00:24:45,919 That's kind, but the hospital don't allow us to accept gifts. 416 00:24:45,920 --> 00:24:47,679 Well, I'll leave your name at the gate. 417 00:24:47,680 --> 00:24:50,040 You can take all your friends. Take everyone you know. 418 00:25:01,680 --> 00:25:03,360 He looks like his mum. 419 00:25:08,560 --> 00:25:10,040 HE EXHALES 420 00:25:12,200 --> 00:25:14,319 LAUGHTER 421 00:25:14,320 --> 00:25:17,839 The moment I heard there was a clearing-out sale at Ealing Studios, 422 00:25:17,840 --> 00:25:19,839 I hotfooted over to see what I could retrieve 423 00:25:19,840 --> 00:25:21,839 for the Nonnatus dressing-up box. 424 00:25:21,840 --> 00:25:24,399 Oh, well, this will all come in very handy 425 00:25:24,400 --> 00:25:26,079 for the community carol service. 426 00:25:26,080 --> 00:25:30,279 It's actually being billed as the People Of Poplar Carols. 427 00:25:30,280 --> 00:25:32,959 Traditional, but not religious. 428 00:25:32,960 --> 00:25:35,519 There's going to be roast chestnuts on a brazier. 429 00:25:35,520 --> 00:25:39,360 Oh, I could kill for the chance to warm my hands on a brazier. 430 00:25:41,360 --> 00:25:44,199 House-sitting for my sister has rather lost its charm 431 00:25:44,200 --> 00:25:46,719 since the communal hot water and heating broke down. 432 00:25:46,720 --> 00:25:49,319 Trixie isn't going to like that when she comes to visit. 433 00:25:49,320 --> 00:25:51,639 She shampoos her hair every night. 434 00:25:51,640 --> 00:25:53,720 PHONE RINGS 435 00:25:55,000 --> 00:25:57,839 But, Mr Franklin, you must come and lodge with us again, 436 00:25:57,840 --> 00:25:59,360 if you are inconvenienced. 437 00:26:01,320 --> 00:26:03,199 I may take you up on that. 438 00:26:03,200 --> 00:26:06,879 There was actually ice on my flannel this morning. 439 00:26:06,880 --> 00:26:09,519 THEY LAUGH 440 00:26:09,520 --> 00:26:11,319 No, Mr Leadbetter, 441 00:26:11,320 --> 00:26:14,359 I'm afraid I didn't pick up the deceased lady's dentures. 442 00:26:14,360 --> 00:26:18,199 I would have expected one of your gentlemen undertakers to do it. 443 00:26:18,200 --> 00:26:20,799 It seems a somewhat unfortunate omission. 444 00:26:20,800 --> 00:26:22,559 SHE SIGHS 445 00:26:22,560 --> 00:26:26,360 I shall go to the flats and confer with the janitor. 446 00:26:27,440 --> 00:26:29,679 MAN ON PHONE: Thank you very much. 447 00:26:29,680 --> 00:26:31,439 TV: One of the four escaped prisoners 448 00:26:31,440 --> 00:26:33,799 from HMP Calder in Lancashire has been apprehended 449 00:26:33,800 --> 00:26:37,159 by police near Bristol, an area to which he had connections. 450 00:26:37,160 --> 00:26:38,359 Anthony Belgarno, aged 39... 451 00:26:38,360 --> 00:26:39,839 Sister Monica Joan? ..a convicted bank robber... 452 00:26:39,840 --> 00:26:43,519 We encourage sociable activities during recreation. 453 00:26:43,520 --> 00:26:47,879 There are felons at large, and we are all imperilled. 454 00:26:47,880 --> 00:26:51,159 Names may need to be added to the prayer list. 455 00:26:51,160 --> 00:26:52,399 A police officer sustained injuries 456 00:26:52,400 --> 00:26:54,119 that are not thought to be life-threatening. 457 00:26:54,120 --> 00:26:56,239 Ask another question. 458 00:26:56,240 --> 00:26:58,560 Er, will I be rich when I grow up? 459 00:27:00,080 --> 00:27:01,839 No. 460 00:27:01,840 --> 00:27:03,839 I'd better stop betting on the horses, then! 461 00:27:03,840 --> 00:27:06,319 ALL LAUGH 462 00:27:06,320 --> 00:27:07,519 Here's a good one. 463 00:27:07,520 --> 00:27:09,399 Will Geoffrey ever get married? 464 00:27:09,400 --> 00:27:11,920 GEOFFREY GASPS 465 00:27:14,840 --> 00:27:16,199 Maybe. 466 00:27:16,200 --> 00:27:18,640 Better than a flat denial, I suppose. 467 00:27:22,440 --> 00:27:24,280 HE GROANS 468 00:27:25,560 --> 00:27:27,439 I reckon it's Hong Kong flu. 469 00:27:27,440 --> 00:27:30,360 I'll go out tomorrow and I'll get you some aspirin. 470 00:27:31,880 --> 00:27:33,400 Save your money. 471 00:27:34,760 --> 00:27:38,039 I'll be fine. I'm fine. 472 00:27:38,040 --> 00:27:39,239 Come on. 473 00:27:39,240 --> 00:27:41,320 It's time to blow them candles out. 474 00:27:50,320 --> 00:27:53,120 It's funny, having no electric. 475 00:27:56,080 --> 00:27:59,959 There's carols down the war memorial tomorrow. 476 00:27:59,960 --> 00:28:02,279 It's not too far for you to walk. 477 00:28:02,280 --> 00:28:04,999 Why don't you go and take Suzy? 478 00:28:05,000 --> 00:28:06,720 Will it cost anything? 479 00:28:08,680 --> 00:28:11,680 Nah. And it'll be really Christmassy. 480 00:28:13,200 --> 00:28:15,600 HE GROANS 481 00:28:17,680 --> 00:28:19,479 The dentures were in the bathroom. 482 00:28:19,480 --> 00:28:20,799 Ah. 483 00:28:20,800 --> 00:28:23,719 She seems to have been a respectable woman. 484 00:28:23,720 --> 00:28:25,679 Neat, clean. 485 00:28:25,680 --> 00:28:28,799 I can't leave her smalls soaking for the council to find 486 00:28:28,800 --> 00:28:31,559 when they come to clear the flat out. 487 00:28:31,560 --> 00:28:34,319 I shall take them back to Nonnatus House 488 00:28:34,320 --> 00:28:36,599 and wash them in the new machine. 489 00:28:36,600 --> 00:28:39,639 She'll need to be dressed decently for burial, 490 00:28:39,640 --> 00:28:41,520 pauper's funeral or not. 491 00:28:42,640 --> 00:28:44,399 Phyllis. 492 00:28:44,400 --> 00:28:46,600 What's a pauper's funeral like? 493 00:28:48,080 --> 00:28:49,919 Plain. 494 00:28:49,920 --> 00:28:52,399 Bare. 495 00:28:52,400 --> 00:28:54,839 Not done without dignity, 496 00:28:54,840 --> 00:28:58,279 but when there's no flowers, 497 00:28:58,280 --> 00:29:00,959 no mourners, 498 00:29:00,960 --> 00:29:03,319 what you wonder is, 499 00:29:03,320 --> 00:29:05,199 what does life amount to 500 00:29:05,200 --> 00:29:07,880 when there's no love at the end of it? 501 00:29:17,200 --> 00:29:19,480 CHRISTMAS MUSIC 502 00:29:26,000 --> 00:29:27,719 I thought the girls would say they're too big 503 00:29:27,720 --> 00:29:28,999 for a merry-go-round. 504 00:29:29,000 --> 00:29:31,839 And that Teddy would say it's a girls' ride. 505 00:29:31,840 --> 00:29:34,999 Teddy can't say anything with that scarf wrapped round his mouth. 506 00:29:35,000 --> 00:29:36,679 He's recovering from surgery, 507 00:29:36,680 --> 00:29:38,759 and there are a lot of germs about. 508 00:29:38,760 --> 00:29:40,640 They're still children, aren't they? 509 00:29:41,760 --> 00:29:44,919 Sometimes I dread the day when they won't be any more. 510 00:29:44,920 --> 00:29:48,080 Timothy's no longer a child, but he's still our child. 511 00:29:49,840 --> 00:29:51,439 I can't believe he won't be here 512 00:29:51,440 --> 00:29:53,999 to open his presents on Christmas morning. 513 00:29:54,000 --> 00:29:56,320 He'll be working on the wards. 514 00:29:59,000 --> 00:30:00,999 It's a dream come true for him. 515 00:30:01,000 --> 00:30:04,080 And the presents will keep until he gets home. 516 00:30:10,160 --> 00:30:11,840 I'm sorry. 517 00:30:13,880 --> 00:30:15,599 Please don't say anything. 518 00:30:15,600 --> 00:30:17,840 I don't want to make you break the Great Silence. 519 00:30:19,120 --> 00:30:21,400 I carry silence within me. 520 00:30:22,760 --> 00:30:25,479 It can be accessed at all times 521 00:30:25,480 --> 00:30:28,599 and committed to every purpose. 522 00:30:28,600 --> 00:30:30,879 Like prayer - 523 00:30:30,880 --> 00:30:32,480 its cousin. 524 00:30:35,560 --> 00:30:37,960 I wish I was better at praying. 525 00:30:39,960 --> 00:30:41,360 Likewise. 526 00:30:43,040 --> 00:30:45,239 But there is only one examiner, 527 00:30:45,240 --> 00:30:47,800 and he does not give us marks. 528 00:30:51,200 --> 00:30:54,039 What or whom 529 00:30:54,040 --> 00:30:56,440 did you come in here to pray for? 530 00:30:58,080 --> 00:31:00,959 Just a woman who died alone. 531 00:31:00,960 --> 00:31:02,639 If this is the lady 532 00:31:02,640 --> 00:31:05,880 who required a reunion with her dentures... 533 00:31:08,120 --> 00:31:10,320 ..you may leave her soul to me. 534 00:31:12,800 --> 00:31:14,640 You must rest. 535 00:31:26,040 --> 00:31:27,440 SHE SIGHS 536 00:31:29,080 --> 00:31:32,680 ALL LAUGH AND SHOUT 537 00:31:36,520 --> 00:31:38,799 Oh, my goodness! 538 00:31:38,800 --> 00:31:41,039 Patrick! He needs to leave that on! 539 00:31:41,040 --> 00:31:42,599 Trust me, I'm a doctor. 540 00:31:42,600 --> 00:31:44,000 Oh! 541 00:31:46,480 --> 00:31:48,040 KNOCK AT DOOR 542 00:31:51,760 --> 00:31:53,399 Hello? 543 00:31:53,400 --> 00:31:54,920 KNOCKING CONTINUES 544 00:32:02,840 --> 00:32:04,159 CAT MEOWS 545 00:32:04,160 --> 00:32:06,599 Mind Nigel's paws on those splinters. 546 00:32:06,600 --> 00:32:10,719 I haven't seen this much smashed glass since the train crash. 547 00:32:10,720 --> 00:32:12,120 What's happened, Fred? 548 00:32:13,840 --> 00:32:17,039 Oh, broken into overnight. Same over the way. 549 00:32:17,040 --> 00:32:18,519 Has much been taken? 550 00:32:18,520 --> 00:32:19,999 FRED SIGHS Fags, matches, 551 00:32:20,000 --> 00:32:22,279 three packets of custard creams. 552 00:32:22,280 --> 00:32:24,199 And one of the Christmas Club boxes. 553 00:32:24,200 --> 00:32:25,439 Oh, no. 554 00:32:25,440 --> 00:32:28,479 Apart from the coconut on the top, it's mostly tins. 555 00:32:28,480 --> 00:32:29,959 He ain't going to get much joy out of if it 556 00:32:29,960 --> 00:32:31,359 unless he's got a can-opener. 557 00:32:31,360 --> 00:32:32,799 Morning. 558 00:32:32,800 --> 00:32:33,840 Morning. 559 00:32:40,800 --> 00:32:44,199 Oh! Two hours, it's taken... 560 00:32:44,200 --> 00:32:46,999 ..With robbers on the loose. FRED SCOFFS 561 00:32:47,000 --> 00:32:50,559 It's a good job that no-one's being held at gunpoint. 562 00:32:50,560 --> 00:32:52,160 Tell me if you need a hand later. 563 00:32:56,720 --> 00:32:58,520 All right, sir? Can you tell me what happened? 564 00:33:07,760 --> 00:33:09,879 Pastor Robinson? 565 00:33:09,880 --> 00:33:14,479 We need to talk about the choir and the People Of Poplar Carols. 566 00:33:14,480 --> 00:33:17,639 Oh, forgive me, you're reading your letter. 567 00:33:17,640 --> 00:33:19,439 With a Jamaican stamp on it. 568 00:33:19,440 --> 00:33:21,079 Yes. 569 00:33:21,080 --> 00:33:22,959 It is from Lucille. 570 00:33:22,960 --> 00:33:26,039 May the Lord shine his face upon her. 571 00:33:26,040 --> 00:33:27,479 What she say? 572 00:33:27,480 --> 00:33:28,520 Nothing. 573 00:33:29,600 --> 00:33:32,959 She's sweet, she's courteous, 574 00:33:32,960 --> 00:33:35,439 she's enjoying her job, 575 00:33:35,440 --> 00:33:37,120 and she says nothing. 576 00:33:41,800 --> 00:33:44,439 I feel like Churchill when he had all his planes 577 00:33:44,440 --> 00:33:47,239 in the air during the Battle of Britain. 578 00:33:47,240 --> 00:33:49,999 I'm sorry, lass, we're that short-staffed, 579 00:33:50,000 --> 00:33:52,919 the only way you'll get through this district list on your own 580 00:33:52,920 --> 00:33:56,199 is if you pack an egg sandwich and eat luncheon on the hop. 581 00:33:56,200 --> 00:33:58,639 She'd better take something milky in a Thermos. Hmm. 582 00:33:58,640 --> 00:34:00,079 PHONE RINGS I'll get it. 583 00:34:00,080 --> 00:34:02,599 And I'd better put you on the midwifery call board 584 00:34:02,600 --> 00:34:04,639 after Sister Julienne. 585 00:34:04,640 --> 00:34:07,240 We don't do it often, but needs must. 586 00:34:08,240 --> 00:34:10,879 Nonnatus House, midwife speaking. 587 00:34:10,880 --> 00:34:12,680 It's Miss Higgins at the surgery. 588 00:34:13,960 --> 00:34:16,359 Apologies, one moment, please. 589 00:34:16,360 --> 00:34:17,879 Morning, Miss Higgins. 590 00:34:17,880 --> 00:34:21,639 Good morning, Doctor. As you can see, we're rather busy today. 591 00:34:21,640 --> 00:34:24,920 Nurse Clifford, we require reinforcements. 592 00:34:26,360 --> 00:34:28,439 Look, I've done separate sections 593 00:34:28,440 --> 00:34:30,559 for the different types of scrap metal. 594 00:34:30,560 --> 00:34:32,919 Old keys, brass plugs, 595 00:34:32,920 --> 00:34:34,439 toy cars. 596 00:34:34,440 --> 00:34:38,199 That's not fair! All the toy cars are mine! 597 00:34:38,200 --> 00:34:41,479 I'm not going to let you join in with the Blue Peter appeal at all 598 00:34:41,480 --> 00:34:43,479 if you don't stop squabbling about it. 599 00:34:43,480 --> 00:34:46,479 But it's to buy a minibus so old people can have treats. 600 00:34:46,480 --> 00:34:49,719 I'm not feeling particularly youthful myself this morning, 601 00:34:49,720 --> 00:34:52,879 and my idea of a treat is that you all go upstairs, 602 00:34:52,880 --> 00:34:56,839 get dressed, and then come down and clean out Petula's hutch. 603 00:34:56,840 --> 00:34:59,120 But I just had my "aganoise" out. 604 00:35:02,840 --> 00:35:06,160 I think you're going to be a textbook case, Mrs Ali. 605 00:35:07,240 --> 00:35:10,039 My mother-in-law delivered my first baby, 606 00:35:10,040 --> 00:35:11,959 at home in Sylhet. 607 00:35:11,960 --> 00:35:14,680 I think she believes she will deliver this one too. 608 00:35:24,200 --> 00:35:25,639 By the time she gets back 609 00:35:25,640 --> 00:35:27,999 from dropping the children off with your sister, 610 00:35:28,000 --> 00:35:30,200 I think she'll be too late. 611 00:35:39,080 --> 00:35:41,959 Baby's lined himself up very nicely. 612 00:35:41,960 --> 00:35:43,840 He clearly knows the drill. 613 00:35:45,040 --> 00:35:47,959 A lady in the market yesterday said, 614 00:35:47,960 --> 00:35:50,999 "I can see what you're getting for Christmas." 615 00:35:51,000 --> 00:35:54,919 And I was perplexed, because I'm not Christian. 616 00:35:54,920 --> 00:35:58,239 Then I saw that she meant this. 617 00:35:58,240 --> 00:36:00,800 It's all cause for celebration, one way and another. 618 00:36:02,720 --> 00:36:05,159 I would like you to just keep sipping water, 619 00:36:05,160 --> 00:36:07,119 your mouth looks a little dry. 620 00:36:07,120 --> 00:36:09,439 I am not good at drinking. 621 00:36:09,440 --> 00:36:11,279 I'm always busy. 622 00:36:11,280 --> 00:36:14,439 It's time for you to look after yourself. 623 00:36:14,440 --> 00:36:16,080 And I'll look after you. 624 00:36:19,880 --> 00:36:21,200 Roger Noble. 625 00:36:23,000 --> 00:36:24,799 Winton Daymont Pharmaceuticals. 626 00:36:24,800 --> 00:36:27,839 I made an appointment yesterday to meet with Dr Turner. 627 00:36:27,840 --> 00:36:29,359 At ten o'clock. 628 00:36:29,360 --> 00:36:32,880 You must be mistaken. Ten o'clock falls during surgery hours. 629 00:36:35,640 --> 00:36:37,319 I spoke to one of the nurses. 630 00:36:37,320 --> 00:36:40,480 She had, I think, a Cork accent. 631 00:36:42,400 --> 00:36:44,399 Well, that will have been Nurse Corrigan, 632 00:36:44,400 --> 00:36:47,479 who does not have a secretarial mandate. 633 00:36:47,480 --> 00:36:50,439 Now, Doctor will see you at his convenience, 634 00:36:50,440 --> 00:36:54,600 and you may stand over there until a seat becomes available. 635 00:37:07,320 --> 00:37:09,280 AFIRA GROANS 636 00:37:10,320 --> 00:37:11,559 Afira... 637 00:37:11,560 --> 00:37:13,719 Afira! Afira. 638 00:37:13,720 --> 00:37:16,599 Just rest, rest now, before the next pain. 639 00:37:16,600 --> 00:37:19,719 You are doing the most beautiful work imaginable, 640 00:37:19,720 --> 00:37:22,359 and baby will be with us very soon. 641 00:37:22,360 --> 00:37:24,439 It is coming too fast! No, no, no. 642 00:37:24,440 --> 00:37:26,959 It is coming quickly and easily. 643 00:37:26,960 --> 00:37:28,239 SHE EXHALES 644 00:37:28,240 --> 00:37:30,120 Just take this chance to breathe. 645 00:37:32,200 --> 00:37:34,279 Push now. Push now. Just a little one. 646 00:37:34,280 --> 00:37:35,520 Just a little one. 647 00:37:37,160 --> 00:37:38,999 AFIRA GROANS 648 00:37:39,000 --> 00:37:41,520 Success! BABY CRIES 649 00:37:44,320 --> 00:37:46,080 And you have a little girl! 650 00:37:47,120 --> 00:37:49,799 Boys, I have already. 651 00:37:49,800 --> 00:37:51,920 Oh, she's a bonny thing! 652 00:37:54,080 --> 00:37:55,879 There we are, Baby. 653 00:37:55,880 --> 00:37:57,640 Oh! 654 00:38:07,640 --> 00:38:09,679 We meet again. 655 00:38:09,680 --> 00:38:12,040 In even more glamorous circumstances. 656 00:38:17,720 --> 00:38:20,439 It wasn't me. It was a wee fella. 657 00:38:20,440 --> 00:38:21,919 The minute I sat down next to him, 658 00:38:21,920 --> 00:38:24,399 he parted company with his breakfast. 659 00:38:24,400 --> 00:38:27,000 He's decorated the floor in the toilet now, and all. 660 00:38:31,480 --> 00:38:33,480 Do you want me to do your toecaps? 661 00:38:34,480 --> 00:38:36,839 I think they got a bit splashed. 662 00:38:36,840 --> 00:38:39,360 It's just as well I didn't come in Hush Puppies. 663 00:38:46,800 --> 00:38:48,679 I'll sort out this drawsheet 664 00:38:48,680 --> 00:38:50,880 while you have a cuddle with young miss. 665 00:38:51,960 --> 00:38:53,560 WEAKLY: What's happening? 666 00:38:54,880 --> 00:38:56,840 Hold her tight, Afira. 667 00:39:05,280 --> 00:39:07,879 Afira... Afira, all will be well. 668 00:39:07,880 --> 00:39:09,119 I will die. 669 00:39:09,120 --> 00:39:11,960 No. No, no. That is not the case. 670 00:39:17,040 --> 00:39:18,959 You can see your face in that now. 671 00:39:18,960 --> 00:39:20,600 It's all part of the service. 672 00:39:23,480 --> 00:39:26,200 Why not read some leaflets while you're waiting? 673 00:39:28,080 --> 00:39:30,599 People Of Poplar Carols? 674 00:39:30,600 --> 00:39:32,320 I like the sound of that. 675 00:39:33,520 --> 00:39:36,559 Dr Turner to Afira Ali in the delivery room. Urgently. 676 00:39:36,560 --> 00:39:39,120 And we need the flying squad. 677 00:39:41,880 --> 00:39:43,520 Nurse Corrigan, telephone. 678 00:39:44,480 --> 00:39:46,279 I'll be right with you. 679 00:39:46,280 --> 00:39:47,760 She's in good hands. 680 00:39:54,360 --> 00:39:56,479 Syntometrine already administered. 681 00:39:56,480 --> 00:39:59,079 I think it's stemmed the bleeding, but she's unresponsive. 682 00:39:59,080 --> 00:40:00,519 She's going into shock. 683 00:40:00,520 --> 00:40:02,679 I had concerns that she was dehydrated. 684 00:40:02,680 --> 00:40:06,079 BABY CRIES 685 00:40:06,080 --> 00:40:08,159 We need to raise her legs by 12 inches 686 00:40:08,160 --> 00:40:10,680 and administer fluid rectally. 687 00:40:12,920 --> 00:40:14,600 Take her to the nursery. 688 00:40:19,160 --> 00:40:21,479 Oh, wait, Mrs Bibi... 689 00:40:21,480 --> 00:40:23,680 You have a little granddaughter, Mrs Bibi. 690 00:40:24,840 --> 00:40:26,200 What of her mother? 691 00:40:28,880 --> 00:40:30,520 Doctor's with her. 692 00:40:35,120 --> 00:40:37,639 The bleeding may have stopped, 693 00:40:37,640 --> 00:40:42,080 but without sufficient fluid in the system, her heart will fail. 694 00:40:44,800 --> 00:40:47,240 Fluid going in. 695 00:40:52,760 --> 00:40:54,600 MRS BIBI PRAYS 696 00:41:23,400 --> 00:41:24,920 DR TURNER: It's working. 697 00:41:27,120 --> 00:41:29,319 Her blood pressure's going back up 698 00:41:29,320 --> 00:41:31,919 and her pulse is reducing and becoming stronger. 699 00:41:31,920 --> 00:41:33,319 DOOR OPENS 700 00:41:33,320 --> 00:41:34,959 Is this the patient? 701 00:41:34,960 --> 00:41:36,199 Atonic haemorrhage. 702 00:41:36,200 --> 00:41:39,199 Placenta complete. Vital signs improving. 703 00:41:39,200 --> 00:41:41,000 And prayers answered. 704 00:41:50,360 --> 00:41:52,999 Sister, what happened to Baby Curran - 705 00:41:53,000 --> 00:41:55,399 the one whose parents work at a funfair? 706 00:41:55,400 --> 00:41:57,559 Mother and Dad have taken him home... 707 00:41:57,560 --> 00:42:00,159 ..to what sounds like a comfortable billet in Kent. 708 00:42:00,160 --> 00:42:02,199 He's barely two days old. 709 00:42:02,200 --> 00:42:05,240 It's a new policy, for when we're pushed for beds. 710 00:42:14,720 --> 00:42:17,040 Sister Monica Joan, whatever has occurred? 711 00:42:22,800 --> 00:42:25,479 SHE LAUGHS Are you still here? 712 00:42:25,480 --> 00:42:27,239 I don't think you'll be seeing Dr Turner today. 713 00:42:27,240 --> 00:42:28,959 He's been dealing with a haemorrhage. 714 00:42:28,960 --> 00:42:30,800 Talk about paint the town red. 715 00:42:33,520 --> 00:42:35,799 My mop's been working overtime. 716 00:42:35,800 --> 00:42:38,120 Well, you did a grand job on that toilet floor. 717 00:42:43,000 --> 00:42:46,319 Do they ever give you time off for good behaviour? 718 00:42:46,320 --> 00:42:48,039 They would, if I was well-behaved. 719 00:42:48,040 --> 00:42:50,199 If you're good and they let you loose, 720 00:42:50,200 --> 00:42:51,960 would you come out with me? 721 00:42:54,920 --> 00:42:57,600 Things are a bit busy because it's Christmas. 722 00:43:00,000 --> 00:43:03,280 Carol singing and extra duties... 723 00:43:06,200 --> 00:43:08,319 You know what it's like. 724 00:43:08,320 --> 00:43:09,920 Yes. 725 00:43:14,200 --> 00:43:15,640 It's all right. 726 00:43:16,880 --> 00:43:18,200 I'll see you around. 727 00:43:25,720 --> 00:43:29,159 You can't just waltz into a funeral parlour 728 00:43:29,160 --> 00:43:33,319 and offer bed and board to one of their clients. 729 00:43:33,320 --> 00:43:34,759 Quite apart from anything else, 730 00:43:34,760 --> 00:43:37,879 Gertrude Torrance may have had her own opinions 731 00:43:37,880 --> 00:43:39,839 on where her remains should lie. 732 00:43:39,840 --> 00:43:42,599 She may also have had her own opinion 733 00:43:42,600 --> 00:43:45,520 as to who should launder her small clothes. 734 00:43:46,720 --> 00:43:49,080 And retrieve her teeth. 735 00:43:53,760 --> 00:43:55,440 But she died alone. 736 00:43:56,800 --> 00:44:01,280 And she deserves to be accompanied to her grave. 737 00:44:02,440 --> 00:44:05,359 Well, I suppose it is Christmas. 738 00:44:05,360 --> 00:44:08,760 It is Advent, a time of darkness. 739 00:44:09,760 --> 00:44:14,320 And who is there to bring light into that shade but we? 740 00:44:20,800 --> 00:44:22,879 Is it really all free? 741 00:44:22,880 --> 00:44:26,679 Grateful patients is one of the perks of a career in health care. 742 00:44:26,680 --> 00:44:29,079 I mean, I've never had fairground vouchers 743 00:44:29,080 --> 00:44:32,359 for osteopathy, but, uh, but one lives in hope. 744 00:44:32,360 --> 00:44:34,079 What's it going to be, honey? 745 00:44:34,080 --> 00:44:36,919 Ferris wheel, mini planes, then helter-skelter. 746 00:44:36,920 --> 00:44:39,119 No, no, no. Mini planes, helter-skelter 747 00:44:39,120 --> 00:44:40,479 then Ferris wheel. 748 00:44:40,480 --> 00:44:42,519 Then I want to go on the shooting range 749 00:44:42,520 --> 00:44:43,639 and win a new goldfish. 750 00:44:43,640 --> 00:44:47,599 Hmm. Dare I ask what happened to the old goldfish? 751 00:44:47,600 --> 00:44:50,680 He got a sort of funny fungus on him and died. 752 00:44:51,640 --> 00:44:53,439 Does anyone fancy a toffee apple? 753 00:44:53,440 --> 00:44:55,999 Oh... Go and get them. 754 00:44:56,000 --> 00:44:59,520 We will be on the mini planes. 755 00:45:07,920 --> 00:45:11,159 I'm awfully sorry, but these are quite sticky. 756 00:45:11,160 --> 00:45:13,320 I think I should have taken my mittens off. 757 00:45:19,760 --> 00:45:21,880 You looked quite pensive standing there. 758 00:45:24,720 --> 00:45:26,759 The first time I ever went to the fair 759 00:45:26,760 --> 00:45:29,559 was the first time Colette went to the fair. 760 00:45:29,560 --> 00:45:31,639 I took her. 761 00:45:31,640 --> 00:45:34,119 And feeling her little hand in mine made me 762 00:45:34,120 --> 00:45:36,360 feel like a child again myself... 763 00:45:37,840 --> 00:45:39,720 ..and as old as the hills. 764 00:45:41,920 --> 00:45:45,479 I suppose you must want her to have all the things you never had. 765 00:45:45,480 --> 00:45:47,440 Yeah. All of that. 766 00:45:50,560 --> 00:45:53,839 And I want her to have all the things she hasn't got now. 767 00:45:53,840 --> 00:45:57,880 That WE haven't got now, come to that. 768 00:46:00,520 --> 00:46:01,679 SHE SIGHS 769 00:46:01,680 --> 00:46:03,520 Maybe, when I look at her up there... 770 00:46:05,120 --> 00:46:07,520 ..I realise how alone we really are. 771 00:46:15,000 --> 00:46:17,479 I hope this is going to fit him. 772 00:46:17,480 --> 00:46:19,399 He's a lanky lad, is Harry, 773 00:46:19,400 --> 00:46:22,039 and he looked to me like he's still growing. 774 00:46:22,040 --> 00:46:24,359 His mother measured him before she left Liverpool 775 00:46:24,360 --> 00:46:26,080 to return to Delhi. 776 00:46:27,240 --> 00:46:30,320 Victor's estate was demanding her attention. 777 00:46:34,320 --> 00:46:36,040 We make an odd little family... 778 00:46:37,640 --> 00:46:39,919 ..but one way or another, we're bound together now. 779 00:46:39,920 --> 00:46:41,080 Hmm. 780 00:46:42,360 --> 00:46:44,440 And Harry's coming to me for Christmas. 781 00:46:48,520 --> 00:46:51,040 You could smile if you want to, Millicent. 782 00:46:54,640 --> 00:46:56,439 Bittersweet it may be, 783 00:46:56,440 --> 00:47:00,000 but you've got a grandson now, and that's a gift. 784 00:47:05,720 --> 00:47:08,920 Furthermore, this jumper's going to suit him. 785 00:47:22,480 --> 00:47:24,519 I should have nicked one wi' a pineapple on it 786 00:47:24,520 --> 00:47:26,679 instead of a coconut. 787 00:47:26,680 --> 00:47:29,160 It's like it's made of solid marble. 788 00:47:30,480 --> 00:47:33,639 You're not cut out for life on the run. 789 00:47:33,640 --> 00:47:35,799 If I hadn't had the foresight to nick a tin-opener 790 00:47:35,800 --> 00:47:38,360 from the ironmonger, you'd have starved to death. 791 00:47:41,760 --> 00:47:45,399 You're serious about the sub-post office, aren't you? 792 00:47:45,400 --> 00:47:47,839 We're in a serious situation. 793 00:47:47,840 --> 00:47:50,559 Belgarno's banged up again, charged with grievous. 794 00:47:50,560 --> 00:47:54,399 Smigger turned himself in. They knew where we were heading. 795 00:47:54,400 --> 00:47:56,199 We had reason to head this way. 796 00:47:56,200 --> 00:47:58,119 Did us no ruddy good, though, did it? 797 00:47:58,120 --> 00:48:00,239 My Astrid's legged it, 798 00:48:00,240 --> 00:48:02,839 and no-one was waiting for you either. 799 00:48:02,840 --> 00:48:05,760 We need to disappear, Jock, and that costs money. 800 00:48:07,520 --> 00:48:10,359 I don't do shooters, Stan. 801 00:48:10,360 --> 00:48:12,399 I never would. You know that. 802 00:48:12,400 --> 00:48:15,119 And you ended up doing seven sodding years anyway. 803 00:48:15,120 --> 00:48:19,319 I just need you as a lookout, then we can split and move on. 804 00:48:19,320 --> 00:48:22,560 If we want to have that choice, then we've no choice. 805 00:48:28,760 --> 00:48:30,679 GUNSHOT 806 00:48:30,680 --> 00:48:33,759 Go on, make yourself a pina colada! 807 00:48:33,760 --> 00:48:36,560 HE LAUGHS MANIACALLY 808 00:48:45,000 --> 00:48:48,119 Do you want a hot-water bottle to take up with you? 809 00:48:48,120 --> 00:48:49,560 Yes. 810 00:48:56,280 --> 00:49:02,280 ♪ O Key of David 811 00:49:03,000 --> 00:49:08,759 ♪ And Sceptre of the House of Israel 812 00:49:08,760 --> 00:49:14,760 ♪ Who openeth and no man shutteth 813 00:49:17,840 --> 00:49:23,840 ♪ Who shutteth and no man openeth... ♪ 814 00:49:35,120 --> 00:49:38,559 I'd imagined a sort of looped effect 815 00:49:38,560 --> 00:49:40,159 with double swags. 816 00:49:40,160 --> 00:49:42,999 Sister, what we need to establish is, 817 00:49:43,000 --> 00:49:45,399 is this Selfridges' Christmas window, 818 00:49:45,400 --> 00:49:47,959 or the front porch of a convent? 819 00:49:47,960 --> 00:49:50,920 Furthermore, the plug has to reach the mains. 820 00:49:52,840 --> 00:49:53,880 Fred! 821 00:49:55,200 --> 00:49:56,999 Fred! 822 00:49:57,000 --> 00:49:59,639 I fetched you some firelighters from the shop. 823 00:49:59,640 --> 00:50:01,119 Oh, thanks, Vi. 824 00:50:01,120 --> 00:50:03,679 This coal's that wet, it's like they dug it out the Thames. 825 00:50:03,680 --> 00:50:06,279 Well, just get it going. You're already late setting off 826 00:50:06,280 --> 00:50:07,599 to collect Reggie. 827 00:50:07,600 --> 00:50:09,079 LIGHTS BANG, THEY GASP 828 00:50:09,080 --> 00:50:12,439 Ohh! I plugged the lights in as suggested, 829 00:50:12,440 --> 00:50:14,400 and they just went bang. Ohh. 830 00:50:19,880 --> 00:50:22,519 He doesn't seem very interested, Sid. 831 00:50:22,520 --> 00:50:23,999 Do you think I'm doing it right? 832 00:50:24,000 --> 00:50:26,040 Yeah. We're all still learning. 833 00:50:27,200 --> 00:50:28,879 BABY CRIES SOFTLY 834 00:50:28,880 --> 00:50:30,679 I love him all in white. 835 00:50:30,680 --> 00:50:33,920 His skin's going a lovely creamy-gold colour. 836 00:50:36,240 --> 00:50:38,199 You hear about newborns crying and crying, 837 00:50:38,200 --> 00:50:41,159 but he never does. Do you, Richard? 838 00:50:41,160 --> 00:50:44,280 Richard Rain Moon Willow Starshine Curran. 839 00:50:46,720 --> 00:50:49,200 The only middle name he needs is Sidney. 840 00:50:51,880 --> 00:50:53,840 Thanks for staying here, with me. 841 00:50:55,080 --> 00:50:56,879 It just feels right. 842 00:50:56,880 --> 00:50:59,600 I want us to be together while he's still so new. 843 00:51:03,800 --> 00:51:05,519 Is that twitching? 844 00:51:05,520 --> 00:51:07,519 Is he shivering? 845 00:51:07,520 --> 00:51:08,879 No. 846 00:51:08,880 --> 00:51:10,680 He's lovely and warm. 847 00:51:16,560 --> 00:51:22,560 PLAY RUDOLF THE RED-NOSED REINDEER 848 00:51:23,680 --> 00:51:25,519 Neil Betteridge? Yes. 849 00:51:25,520 --> 00:51:27,439 Kevin Muscatelli? Yes. 850 00:51:27,440 --> 00:51:29,639 Ahmed Mohammed? Yes. 851 00:51:29,640 --> 00:51:31,359 Patsy Brown. Yes. 852 00:51:31,360 --> 00:51:33,599 Patricia Alexander. Yes. 853 00:51:33,600 --> 00:51:35,799 Matthew Carter? Yes. 854 00:51:35,800 --> 00:51:39,759 Mrs Turner! We have been waiting for the hymn sheets. 855 00:51:39,760 --> 00:51:42,559 There seems to be something happening on the Commercial Road. 856 00:51:42,560 --> 00:51:45,680 The police have blocked off Salerno Street. 857 00:51:49,960 --> 00:51:53,520 We have lanterns, and candles are still a possibility. 858 00:51:57,040 --> 00:51:59,879 The Victorians managed perfectly well without fairy lights. 859 00:51:59,880 --> 00:52:01,399 HORN TOOTS 860 00:52:01,400 --> 00:52:03,079 Geoffrey! 861 00:52:03,080 --> 00:52:04,319 Sis! 862 00:52:04,320 --> 00:52:05,879 Mwah! Oh! 863 00:52:05,880 --> 00:52:07,639 I hope you've laid this all on for me 864 00:52:07,640 --> 00:52:09,559 cos I would have happily walked from Portofino 865 00:52:09,560 --> 00:52:11,319 if I'd have known what was waiting! 866 00:52:11,320 --> 00:52:13,560 Trixie! Welcome home! 867 00:52:15,600 --> 00:52:18,840 Ohh! Let there be light, indeed! 868 00:52:19,800 --> 00:52:22,319 Fred, have you seen the time? 869 00:52:22,320 --> 00:52:24,480 Hurry up! Reggie will be waiting. 870 00:52:29,480 --> 00:52:32,519 Over there, dear, if you're going to the carols. 871 00:52:32,520 --> 00:52:34,999 You forgot Reggie's sandwich! 872 00:52:35,000 --> 00:52:38,080 You know he's always starving when he gets off the coach. 873 00:52:41,000 --> 00:52:43,079 Did you actually go to Portofino for three days, 874 00:52:43,080 --> 00:52:47,319 or were you in Milan for a month buying out the couture collection? 875 00:52:47,320 --> 00:52:49,319 I'll have you know understated elegance 876 00:52:49,320 --> 00:52:51,679 has become my watchword since I've been living in New York. 877 00:52:51,680 --> 00:52:54,719 Every garment I could possibly require for this entire trip 878 00:52:54,720 --> 00:52:56,799 has been packed into a mere two cases. 879 00:52:56,800 --> 00:52:57,959 Hmm, which is just as well, 880 00:52:57,960 --> 00:53:00,799 since far away, in a superior part of London, 881 00:53:00,800 --> 00:53:03,599 your cashmere sweaters are all bristling with icicles. 882 00:53:03,600 --> 00:53:07,119 Oh, by the way, you're in the attic. 883 00:53:07,120 --> 00:53:08,839 Why am I in the attic? 884 00:53:08,840 --> 00:53:10,199 Because I got the guest room 885 00:53:10,200 --> 00:53:12,279 as a gesture of thanks from Sister Veronica. 886 00:53:12,280 --> 00:53:14,520 I'm going to help her with her chutney. 887 00:53:15,520 --> 00:53:16,680 Ohh! 888 00:53:27,400 --> 00:53:28,959 Is someone coming to meet you? 889 00:53:28,960 --> 00:53:30,320 Yes. 890 00:53:31,680 --> 00:53:36,559 ♪ O little town of Bethlehem 891 00:53:36,560 --> 00:53:41,719 ♪ How still we see thee lie 892 00:53:41,720 --> 00:53:47,199 ♪ Above thy deep and dreamless sleep 893 00:53:47,200 --> 00:53:51,919 ♪ The silent stars go by 894 00:53:51,920 --> 00:53:57,439 ♪ Yet in the dark streets shining 895 00:53:57,440 --> 00:54:02,159 ♪ The everlasting light 896 00:54:02,160 --> 00:54:07,919 ♪ The hopes and fears of all the years 897 00:54:07,920 --> 00:54:12,759 ♪ Are met in thee tonight. ♪ 898 00:54:12,760 --> 00:54:14,520 HORN BEEPS 899 00:54:19,040 --> 00:54:21,079 I'm sorry, sir, but you'll have to be patient. 900 00:54:21,080 --> 00:54:22,279 What's happening? 901 00:54:22,280 --> 00:54:24,399 There's been an armed raid on a sub-post office. 902 00:54:24,400 --> 00:54:28,159 One man's already been arrested and one is still at large. 903 00:54:28,160 --> 00:54:29,760 HE SIGHS 904 00:54:44,480 --> 00:54:46,160 BRAKES SQUEAK 905 00:54:53,920 --> 00:54:56,479 ♪ ..Where meek souls 906 00:54:56,480 --> 00:54:59,519 ♪ Will receive him still 907 00:54:59,520 --> 00:55:04,159 ♪ The dear Christ enters in. ♪ 908 00:55:04,160 --> 00:55:06,800 HE MOUTHS 909 00:55:19,280 --> 00:55:21,319 Mum? 910 00:55:21,320 --> 00:55:22,680 Guess who? 911 00:55:40,120 --> 00:55:42,199 Hello? 912 00:55:42,200 --> 00:55:43,920 Guess who? 913 00:55:54,400 --> 00:55:57,320 LAUGHTER AND CHATTER 914 00:55:59,120 --> 00:56:00,439 Is this Poplar? 915 00:56:00,440 --> 00:56:03,679 No, mate. Poplar's miles away. 916 00:56:03,680 --> 00:56:05,520 STUDENTS LAUGH 917 00:56:28,520 --> 00:56:30,120 Reggie? 918 00:56:34,640 --> 00:56:36,200 Oh, no. 919 00:56:38,000 --> 00:56:39,240 No! 920 00:56:59,760 --> 00:57:01,240 Reggie! 921 00:57:05,040 --> 00:57:07,679 Nancy, please... 922 00:57:07,680 --> 00:57:08,959 I'm working. 923 00:57:08,960 --> 00:57:10,159 Karen? 924 00:57:10,160 --> 00:57:12,359 You must tell me what is happening. 925 00:57:12,360 --> 00:57:13,519 How are Alma and the baby? 926 00:57:13,520 --> 00:57:15,519 Oh, I just left them all tucked up in the caravan. 927 00:57:15,520 --> 00:57:18,439 You won't grow big and strong if you don't drink your milk. 928 00:57:18,440 --> 00:57:21,559 What postbox did you put the Blue Peter parcel in? 929 00:57:21,560 --> 00:57:23,120 I need to report a missing person. 930 00:57:24,520 --> 00:57:26,160 Oh, Violet.