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Kamini, I'm only going to look at it.

I know... If it's too much money...

which it probably will be

Mummy's promised to help.

[ironically] Oh, that's nice.

I'll be back for the interviews...

[scribbling] [Kamini] Dear Mummy,

I'm sorry I've taken so long to reply to you.

I hope you didn't worry, everything here is fine.

We think we might have found a bigger surgery.

It's part of a big house,

Prem's finally going to see it today.

Life here is still busy.

Sian is getting used to living on her own

since Gina and the baby left for London.

She's back to her normal self.

[Sian] [FURIOUS] Oi! Get out of here!

[children shout]

You...!

[Kamini] Megan and Emlyn have settled well into married life.

They seem very much in love...

Dan is doing very well in school.

He's such a clever boy.

[car horn beeps]

Let's go follow it.

I really want to try to get a job

but Prem still needs plenty of looking after.

And no, there's still no news on the baby front,

but I am going to try what you suggested.

As you always say,

"anything is possible to a willing heart."

[car horn beeps]

[Kamini] Dan!

What are you doing here?

Good morning... I wasn't sure I got the time right.

You were expecting me?

Yes, to show me around the house.

To show you the house?

Estate agent, no?

[laughs] Oh! I see!

No, no, we're the owners.

I'm Basil Thomas, and this is my brother Robert.

- Dr. Prem Sharma. - Hello.

What a coincidence.

My brother here is a doctor also.

[Basil] Very pleased to meet you, Dr. Sharma.

The local GP I presume?

I'm sure you two will get along famously!

[Basil] Well, look, erm,

we're very sorry to have wasted your time but...

I'm afraid we've decided to take the house off the market.

I do hope you're not too disappointed.

Not at all. My wife will be, though.

We were looking for larger premises and she had her eye on this place, but...

I'm pretty sure we couldn't have afforded it.

Again, sorry to have wasted your time.

No, actually it's a relief.

Good day.

- Good day. - Good day.

[running footsteps]

[Robert] It's as much of a dump as I remember.

Why did you have to tell him I'm a doctor?

[Basil] It's always good to introduce yourself

to the competition early on.

Hello father,

we're home.

Come on, baby brother.

Chin up! Remember why we're here?

A new start, a new project for us both?

It's what Daddy would have wanted.

[to himself] And aren't we just thrilled about it.

Do you want to be stuck in this village all your life?

I don't care. I like it here. Do you think it was a Mustang?

Whatever it was, the person driving it went to school.

- He didn't go to my school. - How do you know?

School is school, anyway you will never get a car like that

unless you finish your education.

I can do it. I can leave in the summer anyway.

All the more reason to work hard now.

Off you go.

I'll be checking with your teacher you were there.

[kettle whistles]

My mam used to swear by this for these summer colds.

You go and sit down. I'll bring it in to you.

Shouldn't you be in work?

My work is to look after the people of Trefelin.

And that includes my wife.

I hope you're not thinking of going to work today.

No.

I'm sure Annie can cope for one more day.

Maybe you should pop by and see the doctor?

And tell him I'm tired?

Don't be silly.

Emlyn...

Is that enough?

Are you warm enough?

Maybe you should go back to bed?

[angry] Emlyn, I'm fine.

Would you like me to stay with you perhaps?

And have the crime rate shoots up just because of me?

No.

You go.

Right-oh.

We've got to smash the system, Daf.

Do we have to do it today, Al?

Yes, comrade - every day's a new beginning,

a new dawn.

Have you got the banner?

The banner!

C'mon!

[Kamini] If you could just take a seat.

Well?

Looks like it's going to be a busy morning.

Tell me! The house!

Oh... it's been taken off the market.

Never mind, there'll be others.

Anyway, we're happy here.

Send the first one in.

- Of course. - Mrs. Sharma...

Surgery doesn't open till later.

No, it's you I wanted to see, Mrs. Sharma.

- Could you be my next of kin? - Sorry?

They'll need my telephone number,

and the telephone number of my next of kin,

and I haven't got a telephone number -

and I haven't got a next of kin.

Ceri, I'm sorry, I have no idea

what you're talking about,

and as you can see we're very

busy here. Mrs. Williams,

the doctor's ready for you now.

Thank you.

Come in.

Mrs. Williams,

please, sit down.

I didn't know that you were interested

- in becoming a receptionist. - Why not?

Oh, today, I'm interviewing -

I'm here about my Aled,

he spends all day sitting around the place

with that layabout Daf,

talking a load of old rubbish about politics.

He's got pictures all over his wall of that foreign gentlemen,

you know, the one with the beard. What's his name?

Oh, you know... I'm so worried about him.

- Abraham Lincoln? - No. Aled.

Yes, of course, Mrs. Williams

- Mr. Shay something. - Guevara?

He doesn't even get out of bed until mid day.

- Che Guevara? - No. Aled.

Mrs. Williams,

a healthy interest in politics

is hardly a medical matter...

But it will be.

My nerves can't take much more of this.

He needs to stop messing and get a proper job,

could you talk to him?

Please doctor...

I'll see what I can do.

Thank you, doctor Sharma.

All the... best.

[door closes]

[bell dings]

You look lovely today, Sian!

Oh, go on with you.

I'm too busy for idle chat.

Even busy, you look lovely.

I need to ask you something.

- I need you as a wife. - What?

Yes, well I need someone to agree to be my next of kin,

and erm, I need someone with a phone number.

- Ohhh. - But...

[carn horn blares]

Who on Earth...?

That road hog nearly ran me off the road this morning.

And why do you think you would make a good receptionist?

Because I know all about Germs.

...germs?

Did you know they're everywhere?

Yes, but you can leave the medical side of things to me.

Your job would include answering the phone -

My last employer was very happy with my telephone manner...

- May I? - Of course.

Bring bring...

bring bring...

bring bring...

bring bring...

bring bring...

Who was your last employer?

Pentre sewage works, blockage or seepage?

It's very, very good.

Oh, look at you.

Just like film stars.

Wilfred Thomas's boys!

I can still remember babysitting for you

like it was yesterday, such lovely little cherubs you were.

I used to kiss their fat little bottoms...

And how long are you staying?

As long as you'll have us.

But won't you find us a bit dull

after the bright lights of London?

You are missing our Welsh cooking?

And we miss the fresh air of home, didn't we?

And the wonderful simplicity of the people.

So, look - erm...

We'd like to invite you to attend a party

we are throwing tomorrow in the village hall,

will you come?

We'll be honoured to attend.

Won't we?

Honoured, aye.

[Basil] Excellent,

Until tomorrow then.

Until tomorrow...

Oh, you look like your father.

Ta-ta, now.

What on Earth am I going to wear?

Myn uffarn i.

Mind the shop!

Guess what?

The Thomas boys are back!

Oh, look at their car...

And she was hanging on to the cliff with her fingers like this.

And he said "I bet you're sorry you had that manicure now, aren't you?"

[men laugh]

It isn't.

[Owen] It is...

It's Basil, and Robert Thomas!

Griffiths, Owen Griffiths.

[Owen] [LAUGHS] Good god.

- How are you doing? - Well, well, uh...

Bit smart for the likes of us now, aren't you?

Not at all, not at all.

Beva Brendon

and Wynston Pugh?

Well, what are you all drinking? First round's on me.

[cheering] [Sian] Guess what!

Basil and Robert Thomas are back!

[men laugh]

So, what makes you think that you would be suitable for the job?

I'd be good at keeping the patients amused.

- Oh. - Why do bees hum?

I'm sorry?

Cause they don't knowthe words.

Hahaha!

[sings high notes]

Thank you for coming in, Mrs. Roberts. I was wondering

what is it that you think that you can bring to the role of...

...receptionist?

Any short-hand?

[sings high-pitched]

Why did the chicken cross the road?

I'll be in touch.

[door closes]

[knock at the door]

- [Kamini] Last one. - Thank god.

Mrs. Daniels.

[Prem] Mrs. Daniels, thank you so much for coming in.

I was really very sorry to hear about your father.

Wonderful man.

He did so much for our community.

Thank you.

To Wilfred Thomas.

Father.

Afternoon, Mr. Graham.

- Pint of dark, please. - Here. I'll get that.

I wouldn't bother if I was you, Mr. Thomas.

NCB inspection team.

He's sniffing around to see if he can close us down.

Your father wouldn't have stood for that.

Well, we're all friends here.

[Mrs Daniels] ...and I was a doctor's receptionist before the war.

[Prem] He's certainly given you a glowing reference...

"Re-organised all medical files,

cross-referenced against surname,

age, blood group, gender."

Very impressive.

Why did you stop working, Mrs. Daniels?

Well, I felt like it, dear.

You "reduced waiting times by 50 per cent.

Revolutionised the appointment system."

If I offered you the job when could you start?

Oh, I'm not sure that I want it yet, dear.

I'm sorry?

Well, it's a big step, isn't it?

Yes, I suppose...

Thank you for coming in. I'll let you know.

Whose is it?

Someone who thinks they're above the law I'd say.

How fast d'you think it goes?

Too fast.

Must belong to someone really rich.

They can afford to pay that then, can't they?

Well, how did it go?

Total waste of a morning.

Well, there is one candidate you haven't considered.

- Really? - She's a university graduate.

She can type. Very hard-working and very efficient.

She sounds ideal! Who?

Me!

[laughs]

You're too good for this job, Kamini.

Anyway you're too busy with the housework.

Emlyn.

[Emlyn] Dr. Sharma...

Kamini...

Eh, any chance of a quick word, Doctor?

Ah.

Well Mummy,

time to put your plan into action.

It's just that I'm really worried about Megan.

She's tired, very up and down...

very snappy,

as if she's always angry.

With me.

I know they do say that

women can get a touch of depression

after they get married?

Life changes can cause some depression.

But I'm sure it's nothing to worry about.

Listen, don't tell her that I came to see you, will you?

But could you...

come up with some excuse to go by and see her?

[hesitates] Of course, Emlyn.

I'll drop in tomorrow.

Thank you, Prem.

There you go, lads.

Thanks, pal.

Can we take drinks off a capitalist?

Think of it as wealth redistribution.

[Robert] Whatever happened to Megan?

Megan Howells?

She works here usually.

She married Emlyn Dawkins.

Who? Fatty?

[laughs] He's done very well for himself.

He's the village copper.

My overriding memory of Fatty is his red face after rugby.

Blood, mud, tears and snot.

[Owen] Oh... Mrs. Sharma.

Hello, Owen, I thought we'd find you here.

Mrs. Sharma has taken a shine to my boy Dan.

Dan will be home for dinner. I'm taking him to the library for his school project.

It's about cars.

Mrs. Sharma - Basil Thomas,

and this is my brother, Roberts.

- Hello. - [Basil] I believe we met

- your husband earlier. - Oh, really?

Yes, he said you'd be disappointed

the house no longer being for sale.

It's a beautiful house, Mr. Thomas.

If it was mine, I wouldn't sell it either.

Thank you...

My brother and I are hosting a social event

in the village hall tomorrow evening.

We'd be honoured if you could attend,

your husband too, of course.

We'd love to. Thank you very much.

Come on Dan.

[children laugh]

Shoo! Shoo! I'll be telling your mothers!

Oh...

Wait till I see you, Ceri Joseff...

[reporter] The jack for this week is ten thousand pounds.

Here are the football scores.

Leicester City - four.

Tottenham Hotspur - three.

Sheffield United - two.

Stoke City - two.

Everton - one. West Ham United - one.

[Robert] Emlyn Dawkins.

It's been years.

Robert Thomas.

Who'd thought, back in school, that you'd be giving me

a parking ticket one day?

Ah...

[scribbling sound]

Revenge for all those rugby tackles, huh?

Listen, must dash,

but I wanted to let you know my brother and I

are having a homecoming party tomorrow evening.

- Do come. - Oh. Thank you very much.

I'll certainly bear it in mind.

And make sure to bring that beautiful wife of yours.

Congratulations, by the way. If she's anything

like the woman I remember, you're a lucky man.

- What a day. - Really?

Oh dear.

I met Basil Thomas today. He seems like a charming man.

Charming? Really? Have you met his brother?

He's also a GP. Apparently, they're back to stay.

Really? Maybe that's why he said

the house wasn't on the market anymore.

Well we couldn't have afforded it anyway.

Old places like that need a lot of work.

I wouldn't have minded. It would have given me something to do,

between all this housework...

It's a pity you didn't go and see that place weeks ago.

Maybe we could have bought it

while it was still on the market.

Mmmm... Systematically...

two 'M', two "L's".

Maybe you should see the doctor.

I slept most of the day. I'll be fine tomorrow.

How was your day?

Nothing out of the ordinary.

[sighs]

D'you think he'd be disappointed if he saw us now?

Probably.

Stuck in the nineteenth century as he was.

He never understood

you must move with the times.

Not for me.

Fatty's face was priceless when he realised

it was me he was given a parking ticket to.

Careful, that's my future patients you're laughing about.

So, what do you think of our Indian doctor's wife.

Huh? May be worth getting to know better...

Man alive...

What on Earth did Father want with this?

Maybe there was a dark side to him after all.

Maybe he skulked around at nights

murdering the natives.

I can't believe Megan married Emlyn Dawkins.

Forget Megan. She'll be fat and forty now.

[laughs]

You always were a coward.

[♪♪♪]

Kamini, could you reschedule Mr. Bowen's appointment?

Emlyn's asked me to visit Megan.

Sorry. I'm very busy.

Housewife duties, recipes to plan...

Morning!

You left my shop unattended yesterday.

We could all have been murdered in our beds.

- We weren't in our beds. - Figure of speech.

When a cow needs milking, she needs milking.

Anyway I was trying to ask you something yesterday.

I'm doing the pools.

Gambling, work of the Devil.

No, Sian, listen.

[approaching footsteps]

Megan!

It went out in the night.

You should have let me do that.

It's done now.

Are you feeling any better?

A bit.

Have a good day.

Yes.

You too.

[door closes]

[knocking on the door]

Oh!

Robert Thomas...

Can I come in?

If you're part of a pool syndicate

then you're gambling.

Whatever you call it,

they need my next of kin and they need a telephone number.

- And if I win... - You won't.

The pools are a con, everyone knows that.

But if I do, I'll take you out.

I hope you're not harbouring indecent thoughts!

Of course not.

You carry on like that

and you'll get a good clip around the ear.

Shw mae, Dr. Sharma?

Can I help you, Doctor Sharma?

Well, these oranges look nice.

I'll take 6 please.

...three, four, five and six!

[Sian] Oh.

Are you moving back for good?

That depends on whether I get any patients.

I might be taking over Dr. Morgan's old practice,

if you're looking for a doctor.

Oh no, we're with Doctor Sharma now...

I was in private practice in London, but...

I wanted to come home, you know,

give something back to the community.

Thank you.

Is that enough milk?

Personally I like it stronger,

but some people like it like that.

It's perfect.

I didn't know you got married again.

Yes,

after my first husband died...

I suppose I didn't like to be alone.

Emlyn, he's very...

[laughs]

Sorry.

You must think I collect husbands like football cards!

I bumped into Emlyn yesterday, actually.

Did you?

He didn't say.

Did you ever marry?

Is that how you spell oranges?

- It don't look right. - Shut!

Oh, Doctor... a word.

Where are they from?

[Sian] Oh, just shoo,

you'll lose me customers.

South African oranges are evil.

Why don't you sell Welsh oranges?

I'll tell you what, boys, I'll get some, shall I?

From my orange grove on my Welsh hillside.

Daft, the pair of you.

I think an interest in world politics is admirable,

but I think your mother would like you to get a job.

My job...

is bringing about the fall of the imperialist

and capitalist system.

I made a mistake.

Now shoo.

[whispers] Is there anything wrong with Spanish oranges?

They had a civil war there.

It's over.

Who won?

They did.

So would you be my next of kin?

Yes!

Woohoohoo!

[Robert] I'll see you soon.

Prem, that's a nice surprise.

Dr. Sharma.

Hello again.

Robert, isn't it?

Robert's a GP, too.

Yes, I know.

Megan's an old friend.

I'm not visiting her in the professional context.

Yet. Although I do need patients.

I've been asked to take over Dr. Morgan's old practise

in Treherbert.

- Really? - See you soon, Megan.

- Yes. - Good day, Dr. Sharma.

You coming in?

Uh, no, no.

I wasn't going to stop,

I haven't seen you in a while,

so I just thought I'd drop in and give you these.

And see how you were.

Oh, just a bit tired really.

Nothing that a good rest and some oranges can't cure.

Good,

you know you can drop in and see me any time.

My door is always open to you.

I know.

See you soon.

Hope you feel better.

Thank you.

What d'you think they're doing?

[Aled] Dunno.

[Aled] [WHISPERING] It must be for the party.

[Daf] Loads of booze.

We should infiltrate.

Definitely.

Excuse me. Excuse me. I've been waiting...

[confused murmur]

What on Earth... why are you here?

Your filing system is in a terrible mess.

- Whose are these? - Oh, erm, his and hers.

But they're not labelled! How do I know whose is whose?

He came in first so the colder one'll be his.

- Mrs. Daniels. - I'm sorry.

I can't do anything

until I've sorted out this shambles.

I've never seen anything like it. How on earth have you been managing?

Kamini, what's she doing here?

Did you offer her the job?

Of course not, I though you did.

I did, Did I?

I... I'm sure I didn't.

Anyway, please could you help?

I'd love to, I'm just sooo busy.

[Emlyn] Megan!

Megan!

Megan!

I bought you these.

Prem brought those.

Oh, he's been to see you, erm...

Did he say anything about...

He just said I was a bit run down.

Right.

Well... if you're up to it...

we've been invited to a party tonight.

I know. Robert told me.

I heard you saw him.

I forgot to say.

Right.

So the party...

I don't feel up to it.

You can go if you like.

[sighs]

Sian, you look radiant!

[giggles]

Thank you so much for coming.

Thank you so much for asking us.

Please, please.

Oh, doesn't he look smart?

[Ceri] Looks like a ponce to me.

How do you do?

Oh, lads, are you coming as well?

I wouldn't have thought this was your kind of thing.

Still, all welcome, all welcome.

How do you do?

Hey, you look nice. Any special reason?

I told you. It's Thomas's homecoming party.

How was Mrs. Daniels?

Oh. filing all day, now I can't find a thing.

Poor you.

Would you tie that for me, please?

Do we really have to go out?

Why? Did you have something else in mind?

[knocking at the door]

Yes,

to find out who's at the door.

[door knocking]

Emlyn, come in.

Thank you, Prem.

- How are you? - Oh, fine,

fine, yes, uh fine, thank you.

Never better,

just thought I'd pop by to say hello.

- Good, good, uh, come up. - Oh, thank you.

- You on your way to the... - Village hall, yes,

only Megan's not feeling too clever,

but I thought I should go and show my face.

- Hello, Emlyn, - Kamini.

Actually we were going to give it a miss.

[Emlyn] Oh, that settles it.

If you're not going then neither am I.

Funny thing for you now,

Megan and Dr. Robert used to court.

Way back, you know.

- Really? - And now she has you.

Come on, let's go for half an hour.

You can wear the Aichkin Mummy sent you.

I think you should tell Mummy

to stop sending expensive things

that I am never ever going to wear.

Don't be grumpy.

Prem is cross because he doesn't like his new receptionist.

- I didn't say that... - I offered to do it.

Right, if we're going to go, then let's go and get it over and done with.

Yeah, right.

Ladies and gentlemen.

Ladies and gentlemen.

I uh...

I'd like to thank you all very much

for coming along this evening.

I have a confession to make.

[murmur of curiosity]

This isn't just a party.

This is a chance

to change your lives.

[excited murmur]

This is a decade of progress.

All over the country, things are changing,

and as my laid father, God rest his soul, used to say,

you must move with the times.

So, imagine if you will, what it would be like,

if you didn't have to carry

that heavy coal bucket around anymore.

[murmur of agreement]

[Basil] Imagine if you could have a hot bath,

any time you wanted it.

[awed murmur]

Imagine a warm house,

hot water and clean clothes, and all at a touch...

...of a button.

[excited murmur]

Well, imagine no longer. What I'm describing to you

is already a reality over most of the country.

And I believe, that together,

we can make it a reality right here.

Ladies and gentlemen, may I present...

New Trefelin.

[intense murmur of amazement]

New Trefelin.

a bigger and better new town to be built right here,

right where we're standing, in the place of the old.

A new shopping centre, pubs, cafe's.

Even a new and expanded medical centre,

attracting the very best Welsh doctors.

People like my own brother here

Harley Street doctor, Robert Thomas.

And, and if you agree to my plan

one of these beautiful new homes,

complete with hot water, central heating

and a washing machine... [crowd gasps]

...could be yours.

[Aled] These are working people, Mr. Thomas!

They can't afford new houses.

That's where you're wrong, that's where you're wrong,

because in return for your loyalty,

and the deeds to your old home,

I can promise each and every current resident

a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a brand new home

at the heart of this new development.

A new home, that will in time,

I'm sure, prove to be the shrewdest investment,

you will ever make.

What's in it for you? [crowd mutters]

No, no. He has a point,

a fair point.

Now obviously, New Trefelin will bring with it

many challenges and opportunities.

Let me be honest - Profits.

And I intend to be around

to enjoy it all.

But tonight, ladies and gentlemen,

friends, I want you to join with me

and share in this dream.

So please, have another drink,

have a good look at the plans.

I'll be happy to answer any questions that you may have,

and individually if you so wish.

Thank you, thank you very much.

[Emlyn] Sounds very interesting.

No Police Station though.

It's all very interesting.

Nice to see you again, Dr. Sherma.

Dr. Thomas.

Emlyn. On your own?

Megan, my wife is busy.

What a shame. Please, help yourselves to drinks.

I think I will, you know.

So, what d'you think?

It's very interesting.

Is it based on the development in Milton Keynes?

There are similarities, yes. Towns like these, Dr. Sharma,

they're the future.

Pedestrianised town centres, purpose built car parks.

Where does the mine fit in?

I don't see the mine anywhere?

We're in discussion with the Coal Board about that,

and I'm confident we'll reach

a mutually profitable agreement...

- ...very soon. - What is mutually prof...

Excuse me.

I'm so pleased you could come.

Thank you so much for inviting us, Mr. Thomas.

Oh, first names please.

- Call me Basil. - Kamini.

- Do you work, Kamini? - No, not at the moment.

I studied English at University. I was hoping to do something with that.

But when we moved to Trefelin, other things took priority.

Well, we should talk. You're exactly the kind of educated person

I'm going to need to get this town built. Excuse me.

An American Style Supermarket, ladies and gentlemen.

Just like the latest ones in London.

[Sian] A supermarket, fancy that!

Well, I'll buy you one when I win the pools, girl.

Nonsense, you'll spend it all on your chickens.

Nobody expected this, did they?

Well this new Health Centre.

You know.

Maybe we should have stayed in India,

or maybe I should have taken that job in London after all.

Maybe.

Maybe, maybe. Maybe we need a new receptionist,

but maybe you couldn't choose one.

Maybe you'll go to see the new house and then leave it

until it gets taken off the market.

- [Basil] Ladies and Gentlemen. - I'm not getting into this now.

Thank you for allowing me to share in my vision.

Maybe you'll move to a new practise...

Maybe you'll apply for a job...

It's not always up to me you know.

Everything's 'maybe' with you,

you're so busy saying it nothing ever changes.

Nothing ever happens!

[Basil] And now, will you all join me in a rendition

of our glorious National Anthem?

[♪♪♪]

[all sing]

[Basil] You make sure they shut that mine.

Just make sure it happens.

I bet that's where they keep the explosives.

Oi! What are you doing?

[laughing]

[Megan] You know what's wrong with me?

I don't need any examination.

I just need some time to think it through.

This new town, Sian.

It's an absolutely gold mine.

By the time the outside world gets to hear,

they'll be sitting on a small fortune.

We really appreciate your opinion on the plan for the health centre.

- Yes, of course. - And, I don't want to

jump the gun but, I will be looking for new a partner.