1 00:00:09,193 --> 00:00:12,605 Good evening. Good evening, good evening. 2 00:00:12,734 --> 00:00:14,358 Hello, chaps. 3 00:00:17,651 --> 00:00:19,606 Thank you for coming. 4 00:00:20,859 --> 00:00:25,646 Now then, we have a long way to go, so...er...keep your powder dry. 5 00:00:27,234 --> 00:00:30,267 Righty-ho...settle down, now. 6 00:00:34,816 --> 00:00:37,351 1...2...3... 7 00:00:37,483 --> 00:00:45,221 8 00:00:46,398 --> 00:00:52,312 mad about the boy 9 00:00:54,023 --> 00:00:58,515 but must admit 10 00:00:58,648 --> 00:01:05,604 I've had about the boy 11 00:01:08,773 --> 00:01:12,553 12 00:01:12,689 --> 00:01:18,721 in every single scene 13 00:01:20,855 --> 00:01:23,639 14 00:01:23,772 --> 00:01:32,138 of the cad about the boy 15 00:01:35,646 --> 00:01:40,552 16 00:01:42,521 --> 00:01:47,343 17 00:01:49,436 --> 00:01:53,216 18 00:01:53,353 --> 00:02:00,392 19 00:02:02,061 --> 00:02:11,470 of misery and joy? 20 00:02:13,352 --> 00:02:18,222 and young again 21 00:02:18,352 --> 00:02:25,640 about the boy 22 00:02:40,517 --> 00:02:44,889 and young again 23 00:02:45,016 --> 00:02:49,922 24 00:02:51,225 --> 00:02:57,091 25 00:03:12,848 --> 00:03:16,427 - She's the first lady racer. - But she didn't actually win. 26 00:03:16,556 --> 00:03:20,929 She crossed the line first. It's so exciting. 27 00:03:21,056 --> 00:03:23,426 Not nearly as exciting as crossing your mother. 28 00:03:23,555 --> 00:03:26,044 I think we can all ignore that. 29 00:03:26,181 --> 00:03:29,213 Oh, what is that man doing? 30 00:03:33,597 --> 00:03:34,923 Jackson! 31 00:03:35,055 --> 00:03:37,211 - Madam? - What did I tell you? 32 00:03:37,347 --> 00:03:41,553 Put the camellias by the front door before the guests arrive! 33 00:03:41,679 --> 00:03:43,137 - Furber. - Madam? 34 00:03:43,262 --> 00:03:46,925 Salvage any of Jackson's appalling pruning and send it to Mrs Holborough 35 00:03:47,054 --> 00:03:51,925 who's kindly offered up a leg of mutton for dinner, which you'll fetch, Marion. 36 00:03:52,054 --> 00:03:55,052 But Reverend Burton has asked me to drain the font. 37 00:03:55,179 --> 00:03:58,461 - My hands are clearly full. - I'll go. 38 00:03:58,595 --> 00:04:01,878 Uncle George has posted the most grizzly clippings 39 00:04:02,012 --> 00:04:03,718 of the Valentine's Day Massacre! 40 00:04:03,845 --> 00:04:05,088 Hilda. 41 00:04:05,220 --> 00:04:09,793 Seven terrified men cut down in a hail of automatic gun fire! 42 00:04:09,928 --> 00:04:14,171 Made worse by the strays that came to lap the curdled blood. 43 00:04:14,302 --> 00:04:17,751 - Hilda... - The Devil Dogs! The Hounds of Hell! 44 00:04:17,886 --> 00:04:20,635 The leg of lamb! Now. 45 00:04:25,010 --> 00:04:30,378 Why we try and marry her off to gentry when plainly she'd prefer an undertaker. 46 00:04:30,510 --> 00:04:34,503 Seating. I'm putting Sarah on your left and Philip on your right, 47 00:04:34,635 --> 00:04:37,301 so please try and make an effort to be civil. 48 00:04:37,426 --> 00:04:42,048 Right...l shall go and brush up on my very small talk. 49 00:04:43,343 --> 00:04:45,582 It might be an awkward meal. 50 00:04:45,717 --> 00:04:49,497 For all we know Sarah's grazing in greener pastures. 51 00:04:49,634 --> 00:04:54,670 Whilst your brother sows his wild oats in the South of France with his floozy? 52 00:04:54,800 --> 00:04:59,955 No. We'll keep the home fires burning until his highness wanders home. 53 00:05:00,092 --> 00:05:01,881 Hmm. Like father did? 54 00:05:02,008 --> 00:05:04,579 Yes. Like your father did. 55 00:05:14,924 --> 00:05:17,128 I've got news, everybody! 56 00:05:18,007 --> 00:05:21,372 - You all right, sir? - No. Are you? 57 00:05:21,507 --> 00:05:24,291 - Coping, sir. - Hear, hear. Well done. 58 00:05:24,423 --> 00:05:27,374 Well done? They look like they're waiting for a firing squad. 59 00:05:27,507 --> 00:05:31,879 - Can't you make them more relaxed? - Last meal and a cigarette, perhaps? 60 00:05:32,006 --> 00:05:36,213 I can't believe it. You'll never guess. 61 00:05:36,339 --> 00:05:40,202 Houdini escaped the Chinese water torture only to die of a burst appendix. 62 00:05:40,339 --> 00:05:43,668 How ghastly! Oh, and Mother's got a telegram. 63 00:05:45,005 --> 00:05:47,210 "Mr and Mrs Whittaker". Your mother. 64 00:05:48,588 --> 00:05:50,662 What's it say, Father? 65 00:05:51,630 --> 00:05:53,917 Perhaps your mother should read this first. 66 00:05:54,046 --> 00:05:58,786 Oh! That stupid, stupid, stupid boy! 67 00:05:58,921 --> 00:06:01,835 What's happened? Has there been an accident? 68 00:06:01,963 --> 00:06:04,996 - It's John, he's married that f-f-f... - Francophile? 69 00:06:05,129 --> 00:06:07,534 - F-f-f... - Photographer? 70 00:06:07,671 --> 00:06:10,372 - Pharmacist? - Why are you smirking? 71 00:06:10,504 --> 00:06:13,668 Deploying a smile. One member of this family may actually be happy. 72 00:06:13,795 --> 00:06:17,492 Don't be absurd! We don't know anything about this woman. Furber! 73 00:06:17,628 --> 00:06:19,335 Furber! 74 00:06:19,461 --> 00:06:22,033 - Oh, not again! - Madam. 75 00:06:22,170 --> 00:06:24,243 Lord have mercy. 76 00:06:24,378 --> 00:06:27,992 Mister John is coming home with his... with his wife. 77 00:06:28,127 --> 00:06:30,451 Yes. Their bags have just arrived. Congratulations, Madam. 78 00:06:30,586 --> 00:06:34,449 I'll be the judge of that. Clear up this mess and get Cook to send up a ham. 79 00:06:34,585 --> 00:06:38,579 - This is from Dover. They'll be half way. - Yes, Furber. Dress the mutton as ham. 80 00:06:38,710 --> 00:06:40,867 Very sharp, don't cut yourself. 81 00:06:41,002 --> 00:06:43,537 John married the floozy. How exciting! 82 00:06:56,918 --> 00:07:01,409 83 00:07:01,543 --> 00:07:04,457 84 00:07:04,583 --> 00:07:10,532 ...this dream we found 85 00:07:13,208 --> 00:07:16,787 There she blows. Behold the country cottage. 86 00:07:16,916 --> 00:07:18,990 Oh, Lord, it's enormous. 87 00:07:19,124 --> 00:07:23,070 So, I lied about gingerbread hedges and obese little children. 88 00:07:23,208 --> 00:07:26,739 - How hard to swim is the moat? - Smoke and mirrors, darling. 89 00:07:26,874 --> 00:07:28,781 Smoke and mirrors. 90 00:07:31,249 --> 00:07:35,029 Oh, by the by, smoking...don't. Apparently it wilts the azaleas. 91 00:07:35,165 --> 00:07:38,826 - That makes no sense. Speak English. - All will be revealed, darling. 92 00:07:40,915 --> 00:07:45,536 Oh, give me back the wheel of my car. I'm going back to Detroit! 93 00:07:50,872 --> 00:07:52,779 How romantic! 94 00:07:52,914 --> 00:07:56,078 Here they come! Oh, Furber! 95 00:07:56,206 --> 00:07:58,694 Mister John and his wife are about to arrive. 96 00:07:58,831 --> 00:08:01,698 - I can't see them. - Your tunnel vision. 97 00:08:04,664 --> 00:08:05,824 Ooh! 98 00:08:10,288 --> 00:08:13,285 - Smile, Marion. - I don't feel like smiling. 99 00:08:13,412 --> 00:08:14,989 You're English, dear. Fake it. 100 00:08:24,745 --> 00:08:28,111 The prodigal son returns in a blaze of gravel. 101 00:08:28,246 --> 00:08:30,531 Father! You shaved. 102 00:08:33,245 --> 00:08:35,863 Welcome, Madam. 103 00:08:35,994 --> 00:08:38,743 You look gorgeous. 104 00:08:38,869 --> 00:08:40,990 It's so lovely to see you. 105 00:08:45,661 --> 00:08:48,113 Oh, darling. Sorry, sorry! 106 00:08:50,786 --> 00:08:53,274 This is my wife, Larita. 107 00:08:54,369 --> 00:08:57,650 Mrs Whittaker, the pleasure is all mine. 108 00:08:57,785 --> 00:08:59,325 Oh, you're American. 109 00:08:59,451 --> 00:09:02,200 - And very welcome. Jim Whittaker. - This is my father. 110 00:09:02,326 --> 00:09:04,945 I fought alongside many of your countrymen, Larita, 111 00:09:05,076 --> 00:09:07,743 and I must say it's an honour to have a comrade in the family. 112 00:09:07,867 --> 00:09:11,031 Thank you. I do hope I'm not a disappointment. 113 00:09:11,159 --> 00:09:13,612 - Far from it. - And my two little blisters. 114 00:09:13,742 --> 00:09:15,400 Hilda and Marion. 115 00:09:15,534 --> 00:09:18,200 Aren't you the woman who won the Grand Prix? 116 00:09:18,325 --> 00:09:19,984 First place, before disqualification. 117 00:09:20,117 --> 00:09:24,110 Apparently you need chest hair to change gears in Monaco. 118 00:09:24,242 --> 00:09:28,152 I saw you in the paper. I cut your head out. I could just die! 119 00:09:29,991 --> 00:09:33,937 Furber, that suitcase to the drawing room, and do be careful. 120 00:09:34,075 --> 00:09:37,191 Marion... Golly, you're not a bit like what we imagined. 121 00:09:37,324 --> 00:09:40,239 Somewhat older, I expect. Awfully sorry about that. 122 00:09:42,991 --> 00:09:45,277 Before the frostbite sets in... 123 00:09:45,407 --> 00:09:49,696 I'm looking forward to getting acquainted with the mother of my "Panda". 124 00:09:49,824 --> 00:09:52,857 You'll find me quite uncomplicated, I'm afraid. 125 00:09:52,990 --> 00:09:54,980 Oh! What are you doing? 126 00:09:55,115 --> 00:09:57,271 Carrying you over the finish line. 127 00:10:01,323 --> 00:10:04,404 Venus de Milo meet my Venus Detroit. 128 00:10:04,531 --> 00:10:06,072 Oh, hello. 129 00:10:06,197 --> 00:10:08,520 Mother's turned our old nursery into a boudoir. 130 00:10:08,656 --> 00:10:10,730 I wouldn't exactly call it a boudoir, Hilda. 131 00:10:10,863 --> 00:10:14,027 Marvellous. All those grubby memories of Little Johnnie. 132 00:10:14,155 --> 00:10:16,229 We had no time to raid the hothouse. 133 00:10:16,364 --> 00:10:18,603 I only hope we can make you comfortable. 134 00:10:18,738 --> 00:10:21,938 Don't go to any trouble. We're only staying a few days. 135 00:10:24,280 --> 00:10:26,436 - Aren't we, Johnnie? - Of course. 136 00:10:26,571 --> 00:10:28,857 And for our next surprise... 137 00:10:32,779 --> 00:10:35,647 What on earth is that? 138 00:10:36,946 --> 00:10:39,481 His master's voice! A wedding gift from us to you all. 139 00:10:39,612 --> 00:10:43,226 How divine! You should've got married years ago! 140 00:10:43,362 --> 00:10:50,317 another sunny honeymoon 141 00:10:50,444 --> 00:10:56,559 for making whoopee... 142 00:10:58,736 --> 00:11:01,059 Come on, little blister. Twirl for me. 143 00:11:07,111 --> 00:11:11,980 Oh, a Continental education. Not all of us have been so fortunate. 144 00:11:12,110 --> 00:11:15,273 An emotional depiction of the French postal service, Mrs Whittaker. 145 00:11:15,402 --> 00:11:18,234 Come now, not Mrs Whittaker. It's "Mother" now. 146 00:11:18,360 --> 00:11:21,228 I don't think we're quite ready for that yet. 147 00:11:21,359 --> 00:11:27,557 Since time is so clearly against us, why don't you show Larita up to the nursery? 148 00:11:27,693 --> 00:11:30,181 Dinner's at 8:00. 149 00:11:30,317 --> 00:11:33,351 - You didn't tell them? - One bombshell at a time, darling. 150 00:11:33,484 --> 00:11:38,022 That's not fair! Your poor mother. How long are we staying? 151 00:11:38,150 --> 00:11:40,058 A few days? 152 00:11:40,191 --> 00:11:45,014 I shoulder the shortcomings of this family and what do I get in return? A few days! 153 00:11:45,149 --> 00:11:47,851 Look at her. What am I supposed to do with the bauble of a woman? 154 00:11:47,983 --> 00:11:50,139 - Hang her? - I think she's splendid. 155 00:11:50,275 --> 00:11:53,853 - Do you, Hilda? Well, we can all relax. - She's not what I expected. 156 00:11:53,983 --> 00:11:55,724 She's exactly what I expected. 157 00:11:55,858 --> 00:11:59,305 - Surely not exactly? She wasn't drunk. - Oh, very funny, Jim. 158 00:11:59,440 --> 00:12:03,055 - Reduce this to the burlesque. - She looks so expensive! 159 00:12:03,190 --> 00:12:05,643 - Very. - Hmm. I like her. 160 00:12:05,773 --> 00:12:08,475 Yes, Jim. We all know what you like. 161 00:12:08,606 --> 00:12:09,981 Mother! 162 00:12:16,815 --> 00:12:19,385 Oh, we have all been sent to our "wombs". 163 00:12:21,689 --> 00:12:24,805 - And so toasty. - Economics in action. 164 00:12:24,939 --> 00:12:27,890 She keeps half the house closed to save on heating. 165 00:12:28,022 --> 00:12:30,641 That explains the frosty reception. 166 00:12:30,772 --> 00:12:34,102 Well, darling. Let me warm you up. 167 00:12:56,562 --> 00:12:59,476 - Well? - She's lovely, I'm very proud of you. 168 00:12:59,603 --> 00:13:01,428 Thanks, Father. 169 00:13:01,562 --> 00:13:05,721 John? How long is a few days? 170 00:13:05,853 --> 00:13:08,934 Mother, Larita and I would like to find a home in London. 171 00:13:09,061 --> 00:13:12,758 - But this is your home. - A home of their own. 172 00:13:14,894 --> 00:13:17,180 But Panda, we need you here. 173 00:13:17,310 --> 00:13:21,684 Since you went off around the Riviera, we've had to let go of six more people. 174 00:13:21,810 --> 00:13:24,050 lf you'd just listened to me and taken on some machinery. 175 00:13:24,185 --> 00:13:27,597 Wouldn't that be a good idea? I could run the entire estate single-handedly. 176 00:13:27,726 --> 00:13:31,423 Congratulations on your insight and your spontaneity. 177 00:13:31,560 --> 00:13:34,842 Sarah and Philip are coming to dinner tonight, and I have got a table plan 178 00:13:34,976 --> 00:13:37,299 that will take the League of Nations to unravel. 179 00:13:37,435 --> 00:13:42,388 - Tonight? That's absolutely splendid! - Don't be so fickle in your affections. 180 00:13:42,517 --> 00:13:44,804 Sarah might not be as accommodating as you expect. 181 00:13:44,934 --> 00:13:46,889 Codswallop. She'll be delighted. 182 00:13:47,017 --> 00:13:51,176 lf mother was so desperate for her hand in marriage, she should've asked herself! 183 00:13:51,308 --> 00:13:53,465 Strange as it may seem, I agree with your sister. 184 00:13:53,600 --> 00:13:55,342 I think you're wrong. 185 00:13:55,475 --> 00:13:58,887 On certain things, yes. Call her. 186 00:13:59,016 --> 00:14:00,722 - Really? - Really. 187 00:14:00,850 --> 00:14:05,092 Really! lf Edgar were here, he'd do the manly thing. 188 00:14:05,224 --> 00:14:07,713 What? Run away? 189 00:14:11,807 --> 00:14:13,632 Here they come! 190 00:14:28,056 --> 00:14:31,920 And the chequered flag goes to... Fast work, John! 191 00:14:32,056 --> 00:14:36,215 I should've written, but it happened so fast, I didn't know where I was. 192 00:14:36,347 --> 00:14:38,552 In Larita's arms, it seems. 193 00:14:38,681 --> 00:14:41,962 - Please don't be disappointed. - Of course I'm disappointed. 194 00:14:42,097 --> 00:14:45,011 But tell me you're happy, and I'll tell you you're forgiven. 195 00:14:45,139 --> 00:14:48,753 you're Mahatma Gandhi! 196 00:14:48,888 --> 00:14:51,459 Panda, don't break out the brandy just yet. 197 00:14:51,596 --> 00:14:53,338 The hell we're not. 198 00:14:53,471 --> 00:14:57,547 - Have I missed something? - Let sleeping cows stand. 199 00:14:57,680 --> 00:14:59,587 Oh, you plonker! 200 00:14:59,721 --> 00:15:02,802 Rule one, push sleeping cow. 201 00:15:02,929 --> 00:15:05,334 Rule two, get out of the way. 202 00:15:05,470 --> 00:15:08,042 Rule three, remember rule two. 203 00:15:08,178 --> 00:15:10,750 Sarah! It's so lovely to see you. 204 00:15:10,887 --> 00:15:13,173 I hear your poor father is not having a good day. 205 00:15:13,303 --> 00:15:15,874 I'm afraid not. He sends his love. 206 00:15:16,012 --> 00:15:19,423 You are a jolly good sport, turning up like this, that's all I can say. 207 00:15:19,553 --> 00:15:22,800 I wouldn't miss it for the world. Larita is such a pretty name. 208 00:15:22,928 --> 00:15:26,340 Yes. Excellent for musical comedy. Hilda! 209 00:15:26,469 --> 00:15:29,586 - I hear the cow's in a terrible way. - I've sent flowers. 210 00:15:29,719 --> 00:15:31,923 And did she eat them? Touche! 211 00:15:32,052 --> 00:15:33,877 Good evening to you all. 212 00:15:34,719 --> 00:15:36,756 Nobody told me tonight was fancy dress! 213 00:15:36,885 --> 00:15:39,919 Then why have you come as the village idiot? 214 00:15:41,468 --> 00:15:43,873 I think I'm snagged. 215 00:15:44,010 --> 00:15:46,249 Let me help you with that. 216 00:15:48,968 --> 00:15:50,709 Holy mother! 217 00:15:51,926 --> 00:15:57,127 Panda? You're forgiven...tenfold. 218 00:16:02,509 --> 00:16:08,623 Sarah Hurst, I'd like to introduce my wife, Larita Whittaker. 219 00:16:08,758 --> 00:16:11,792 Gosh, I do like the sound of that. 220 00:16:11,925 --> 00:16:14,129 Sarah...finally. 221 00:16:14,258 --> 00:16:17,872 - Johnnie talks about you constantly. - How very annoying for you. 222 00:16:18,008 --> 00:16:23,044 - I hope we can be friends. - We already are. Congratulations. 223 00:16:23,174 --> 00:16:26,171 Er...I'd like to be friends, too. 224 00:16:26,299 --> 00:16:29,960 - Larita, my tiresome brother... - The dishonourable Philip Hurst. 225 00:16:30,090 --> 00:16:32,496 Charmed, my dear lady. Indeed. 226 00:16:32,632 --> 00:16:35,037 Philip, won't you escort me in? 227 00:16:35,173 --> 00:16:38,420 Of course, my beautiful, little Sausage Fingers. 228 00:16:38,548 --> 00:16:41,167 That's whet my appetite. Shall we adjourn to the dining room? 229 00:16:41,298 --> 00:16:43,288 And toast my beautiful bride. 230 00:16:43,423 --> 00:16:46,124 Had we known there was to be a wedding reception, 231 00:16:46,256 --> 00:16:48,744 we could've lashed out on taffeta! 232 00:16:48,881 --> 00:16:52,708 quite pleasant once you stop struggling. 233 00:16:52,839 --> 00:16:57,046 So, John, was Larita's family able to attend the wedding? 234 00:17:03,880 --> 00:17:05,456 More cabbage, Madam? 235 00:17:05,589 --> 00:17:08,207 There's lots to do, Larita. You ride, don't you? 236 00:17:08,338 --> 00:17:10,661 Boats, cars or planes? 237 00:17:10,796 --> 00:17:14,243 - No, horses, silly. - Ah, yes, horses. 238 00:17:14,379 --> 00:17:17,081 Faulty steering and unreliable brakes. 239 00:17:18,421 --> 00:17:20,376 I'm stealing that for Stirrup Cup! 240 00:17:20,504 --> 00:17:22,542 - Stirrup what? - Cup. 241 00:17:22,670 --> 00:17:25,420 Every November, Philip and Sarah's family host the hunt. 242 00:17:25,545 --> 00:17:27,785 Wait until you meet their father, Lord Hurst, he's terrific. 243 00:17:27,920 --> 00:17:31,748 - And Lady Hurst? - Was terrific, until she...stopped. 244 00:17:33,837 --> 00:17:35,662 - Stopped what? - Living. 245 00:17:36,711 --> 00:17:39,081 Oh, I'm very sorry to hear that. 246 00:17:40,211 --> 00:17:44,915 Between father's polio and Philip's mania for tipping cows... 247 00:17:45,044 --> 00:17:47,000 Can we please just drop the cows? 248 00:17:47,127 --> 00:17:49,616 I think we'll give the fox a break this year. 249 00:17:49,752 --> 00:17:54,125 Oh, no hunt? Mrs Winston gave me her saddle. I've had a wax. 250 00:17:55,877 --> 00:17:59,124 Your father and I conspired to make John the Master of the Hunt. 251 00:17:59,252 --> 00:18:02,498 People come from far and wide. It's such a shame to disappoint them. 252 00:18:02,626 --> 00:18:04,368 Very thoughtful, Mother. 253 00:18:04,501 --> 00:18:07,203 You do hunt, I take it, Larita? 254 00:18:07,334 --> 00:18:10,416 Hypocrites, gossips or defenceless animals? 255 00:18:10,543 --> 00:18:11,821 Bravo! 256 00:18:11,959 --> 00:18:13,997 You wouldn't get her to the start. 257 00:18:14,126 --> 00:18:17,740 We have another conscientious objector, Father. 258 00:18:17,876 --> 00:18:22,118 Company! Do you object to the circus or the slaughter, Major? 259 00:18:22,250 --> 00:18:24,656 I support Sheppard's position on pacifism. 260 00:18:24,791 --> 00:18:28,655 Good for you. So, when does the carnage begin? 261 00:18:28,791 --> 00:18:32,452 After the War Widow's Revue, but before the craft fair, 262 00:18:32,583 --> 00:18:34,454 in between the Dog Show and the shoot. 263 00:18:34,583 --> 00:18:38,907 Don't forget the highlight. Mother's Christmas dance is the hot ticket. 264 00:18:39,040 --> 00:18:42,204 She's ordered the most exquisite Japanese lanterns. 265 00:18:42,332 --> 00:18:44,903 - From Japan? - No, Fortnum and Mason's. 266 00:18:45,040 --> 00:18:48,702 Oh, yes. Prepare for a whirlwind, Larita. 267 00:18:50,082 --> 00:18:51,788 I'm breathless already. 268 00:18:55,707 --> 00:18:58,870 I won't make it to Christmas. You won't need to. 269 00:18:58,998 --> 00:19:01,533 I won't make it to breakfast! What were we just eating? 270 00:19:01,664 --> 00:19:04,234 The lumpy grey and beige concoction? 271 00:19:04,372 --> 00:19:08,496 Oh, yes. That's the word I was looking for..."greige". 272 00:19:08,622 --> 00:19:12,034 Absolutely no idea. But it is the speciality of the house. 273 00:19:12,164 --> 00:19:15,446 Incoming! Have you met my namesake? He's very good in bed. 274 00:19:15,580 --> 00:19:18,247 - Shh! They'll hear you. - I don't care. 275 00:19:18,371 --> 00:19:19,995 I do. 276 00:19:21,246 --> 00:19:23,995 I know we need the heat, but please don't smoke. 277 00:19:24,121 --> 00:19:26,491 Mother's clairvoyant about these things. 278 00:19:26,621 --> 00:19:29,074 She loathes me, Johnnie. 279 00:19:29,204 --> 00:19:32,735 I'm a gold-digger, burrowing in from the land of opportunists. 280 00:19:34,204 --> 00:19:36,692 Your father's an interesting study, though. 281 00:19:36,829 --> 00:19:38,903 Quietly sardonic. I like that in a man. 282 00:19:39,037 --> 00:19:42,319 That won't earn you many brownie points under this roof. 283 00:19:43,953 --> 00:19:47,532 After the Armistice, Father didn't come straight home. 284 00:19:47,661 --> 00:19:51,074 He caroused around France and ltaly, drinking, having affairs... 285 00:19:51,203 --> 00:19:54,651 A lot of men did similar... couldn't settle down. 286 00:19:54,786 --> 00:19:58,151 - Why didn't she go after him? - A question of pride. 287 00:19:58,286 --> 00:20:00,407 He finally just wandered home. 288 00:20:00,536 --> 00:20:03,735 Still a bit of a sore point. We try not to speak about it. 289 00:20:03,869 --> 00:20:05,278 Except in public. 290 00:20:05,410 --> 00:20:08,324 You see, she feels she's missed out on something. 291 00:20:08,452 --> 00:20:11,022 Which means, of course, she's missed out on everything. 292 00:20:11,160 --> 00:20:14,608 Exactly. The war robbed her of all her expectations. 293 00:20:14,744 --> 00:20:17,445 She takes one look at a woman like you... 294 00:20:17,576 --> 00:20:20,823 The harlot stealing into the nursery... 295 00:20:20,951 --> 00:20:23,108 The delicious concubine... 296 00:20:23,242 --> 00:20:25,233 ...with the delectable ears... 297 00:20:26,035 --> 00:20:27,527 ...nose... 298 00:20:28,075 --> 00:20:29,533 ...neck. 299 00:20:31,367 --> 00:20:32,859 I could just... 300 00:20:34,242 --> 00:20:35,699 ...eat you. 301 00:20:35,825 --> 00:20:38,231 After that meal I'm not surprised. 302 00:20:46,533 --> 00:20:51,404 303 00:21:32,488 --> 00:21:37,145 Dear Lord, thank you for bringing John and his floozy home safely. 304 00:21:45,821 --> 00:21:48,937 'Hmm...John!' 305 00:21:57,862 --> 00:22:01,558 - Why is Larita always so late? - You can't hurry perfection. 306 00:22:01,695 --> 00:22:06,067 - Edgar was never late for a meal. - He's missed a few lately. 307 00:22:06,194 --> 00:22:09,773 Good morning. How are we all on this glorious day? 308 00:22:09,903 --> 00:22:13,599 There she is! Morning, darling. 309 00:22:16,569 --> 00:22:18,773 What would Madam like for breakfast? 310 00:22:19,527 --> 00:22:22,561 I think Madam will get more sustenance from a kipper. 311 00:22:22,694 --> 00:22:25,940 - But it won't be as much fun. - Aren't you riding with us? 312 00:22:26,068 --> 00:22:28,391 Darling, I think it's about high time 313 00:22:28,526 --> 00:22:32,472 that your mother and I have an intimate tete-a-tete. 314 00:22:32,610 --> 00:22:36,057 - Just us girls. - Lovely. 315 00:22:36,193 --> 00:22:38,598 What a frightening thought. 316 00:22:40,984 --> 00:22:48,188 Two hemispheres under one roof. Papua New Guinea, India, the Argentine. 317 00:22:51,734 --> 00:22:54,648 I may not have travelled, but the world has come to me. 318 00:22:54,774 --> 00:22:58,022 Are you coming down with something? 319 00:22:58,150 --> 00:23:01,349 Pollen. But if I hold my breath long enough... 320 00:23:01,482 --> 00:23:03,224 How peculiar. 321 00:23:03,357 --> 00:23:05,644 Which is why we should get to know one another. 322 00:23:05,774 --> 00:23:08,689 - Where does one start? - Shall I make headway? 323 00:23:08,815 --> 00:23:12,395 I was born in Detroit. My father worked in the steel plant. 324 00:23:12,524 --> 00:23:15,191 He was one of the first lured over to Henry Ford. 325 00:23:15,316 --> 00:23:17,305 Ah, hence the love of motoring? 326 00:23:17,440 --> 00:23:19,893 Yes, but I also love animals. 327 00:23:20,024 --> 00:23:22,179 I am a city girl. I take chickens to the vet. 328 00:23:22,315 --> 00:23:23,937 Oh! 329 00:23:24,064 --> 00:23:28,189 You can't be squeamish about livestock now that you are living in the country. 330 00:23:28,315 --> 00:23:30,389 Which was never my intention. 331 00:23:30,522 --> 00:23:33,390 I was happily carving out a niche for myself on the race circuit 332 00:23:33,522 --> 00:23:37,812 when I was unexpectedly flagged down by someone irresistible. 333 00:23:39,606 --> 00:23:43,469 Remarrying was the farthest thing from my mind. 334 00:23:45,480 --> 00:23:47,186 I see... 335 00:23:49,730 --> 00:23:51,471 May I ask...? 336 00:23:52,396 --> 00:23:55,975 Oh, dead, unfortunately. No children. 337 00:23:56,104 --> 00:24:00,098 Oh... How disappointing for you. 338 00:24:00,229 --> 00:24:02,598 Still, he provided well, though? 339 00:24:02,729 --> 00:24:07,516 Yes, but there were a lot of hidden costs associated with his passing. 340 00:24:07,645 --> 00:24:12,635 Oh, that beautiful motor car... Surely, you must have independent means? 341 00:24:12,770 --> 00:24:15,472 I'm more than happy to discuss my means, 342 00:24:15,603 --> 00:24:17,889 but I think you'll be a tad disappointed. 343 00:24:18,020 --> 00:24:20,389 The car is my sole source of income. 344 00:24:20,519 --> 00:24:23,683 Which makes living in London an imperative. 345 00:24:23,811 --> 00:24:26,299 But what will John do in the city? 346 00:24:26,436 --> 00:24:28,805 Work. It's not uncommon. 347 00:24:28,935 --> 00:24:30,594 Oh! 348 00:24:31,685 --> 00:24:34,766 John was brought up in the country, Larita. 349 00:24:34,894 --> 00:24:37,015 Where will he work? 350 00:24:37,144 --> 00:24:41,053 Chalk Farm, perhaps? Or St-Martin-In-The-Fields? 351 00:24:41,185 --> 00:24:45,641 I know this is not perfect so that's why I'm asking for your guidance. 352 00:24:45,768 --> 00:24:49,050 So, please, how can I make this pleasant for everybody? 353 00:24:49,185 --> 00:24:54,007 Well, erm...wartime experience dictates that you keep your head down 354 00:24:54,143 --> 00:24:56,097 and you fit in as well as you can. 355 00:24:56,225 --> 00:25:00,966 - Oh, there's a war on? - Oh, no...not necessarily. 356 00:25:01,892 --> 00:25:05,055 Australian mimosa. Mmm...beautiful. 357 00:25:06,350 --> 00:25:08,636 Oh... 358 00:25:13,641 --> 00:25:17,848 And then the British troops opened fire... How grizzly! 359 00:25:17,974 --> 00:25:21,469 - How'd it go, Mother? - Oh, marvellous! 360 00:25:21,599 --> 00:25:22,843 Marvellous. 361 00:25:28,932 --> 00:25:31,005 Thanks for the invitation! 362 00:25:39,057 --> 00:25:41,012 Thanks for the invitation! 363 00:25:41,140 --> 00:25:43,675 Oh, it's Lord Hurst! 364 00:25:43,806 --> 00:25:46,721 I fear storm clouds are gathering, Mrs Whit. 365 00:25:46,847 --> 00:25:48,968 Stop being maudlin, Father. 366 00:25:49,097 --> 00:25:51,254 - It's the future! - Spanner! 367 00:25:51,389 --> 00:25:55,845 Father, allow me to introduce Panda's new chauffeuse. 368 00:25:55,972 --> 00:25:59,633 - Lovely La-La-Larita. - Watch it, Philip. 369 00:25:59,764 --> 00:26:03,129 My son is prone to fabrication, but I can see on this occasion 370 00:26:03,263 --> 00:26:05,965 he has been perfectly frank, Mrs Whittaker. 371 00:26:07,096 --> 00:26:11,090 Yes, that's right. There are two of us now. 372 00:26:11,221 --> 00:26:13,923 No shortage of wits around here any more. 373 00:26:14,055 --> 00:26:17,585 OK, stand back! I give you, the future! 374 00:26:22,095 --> 00:26:25,046 All right, John. You can take my baby out for a spin. 375 00:26:26,762 --> 00:26:30,174 Ha-ha! Allergies. She inflates like a puffer fish. 376 00:26:30,303 --> 00:26:32,839 You just want to squeeze her until she pops. 377 00:26:32,969 --> 00:26:35,754 378 00:26:40,261 --> 00:26:42,666 379 00:26:44,302 --> 00:26:47,383 it's better than digging a ditch 380 00:26:47,510 --> 00:26:50,922 381 00:26:51,052 --> 00:26:53,753 382 00:26:53,885 --> 00:26:56,634 383 00:26:57,676 --> 00:27:00,295 384 00:27:12,259 --> 00:27:15,091 The missus is a bit trigger-happy this week. 385 00:27:15,217 --> 00:27:17,172 Bleeding tinnitus is killing me. 386 00:27:17,300 --> 00:27:21,590 I like the new Mrs Whit. Reminds me of the old one before the war. 387 00:27:21,717 --> 00:27:24,916 Only more reasonable. You can tell she's run her own household. 388 00:27:25,050 --> 00:27:26,756 Oh, be silent! 389 00:27:26,883 --> 00:27:30,663 Good morning, Furber, Jackson, Millie, and...? 390 00:27:30,799 --> 00:27:33,584 Cook, I can't call you a verb. Your name? 391 00:27:34,424 --> 00:27:35,882 Beatrice. 392 00:27:39,424 --> 00:27:43,465 All right, all right...it's Doris. Sorry, Madam. 393 00:27:43,590 --> 00:27:46,126 Always wanted to be called Beatrice. 394 00:27:46,257 --> 00:27:50,914 Well, Beatrice, would you mind if I helped myself in the mornings? 395 00:27:51,048 --> 00:27:54,164 I fear I shall be rising later and later. 396 00:27:54,298 --> 00:27:56,786 Well...if it pleases, Mrs Whit. 397 00:27:59,006 --> 00:28:00,878 The point of the bell? 398 00:28:01,006 --> 00:28:04,205 When I ring it, you come to me, not the other way round! 399 00:28:05,339 --> 00:28:07,460 Larita. May I have a word? 400 00:28:08,672 --> 00:28:10,378 Come along! 401 00:28:13,297 --> 00:28:16,211 Would you please refrain from chatting to the staff? 402 00:28:16,339 --> 00:28:19,087 It's chore enough trying to keep this motley crew together. 403 00:28:19,214 --> 00:28:23,289 I had a brilliant French maid in Paris. Perhaps I should send for her? 404 00:28:23,421 --> 00:28:25,826 Thank you, no...erm... 405 00:28:25,962 --> 00:28:30,336 I'd prefer to keep English the first language in this household. 406 00:28:30,463 --> 00:28:32,085 Ah, there you are. 407 00:28:32,213 --> 00:28:34,701 I say! Anyone for tennis? 408 00:28:34,837 --> 00:28:36,165 Yes. You! 409 00:28:36,295 --> 00:28:38,701 John, Shackleton wouldn't let a dog out today! 410 00:28:38,837 --> 00:28:40,910 The fog has lifted and Whittakers don't do winter. 411 00:28:41,045 --> 00:28:44,292 You go ahead, darling. I'll play with myself. 412 00:28:44,420 --> 00:28:47,536 - No, really. I'm a lot of fun. - Ooh... 413 00:28:47,669 --> 00:28:50,371 John! It's brass monkeys out here! 414 00:28:54,211 --> 00:28:57,790 Day one of the Antarctic Open. Mister Whittaker to serve. 415 00:29:01,127 --> 00:29:03,332 - Hole in one! - Deuce. 416 00:29:03,460 --> 00:29:07,406 I see your pair of deuces and I raise you a tenner. 417 00:29:07,543 --> 00:29:10,494 The Titanic could have hit that! 418 00:29:10,627 --> 00:29:14,537 Sarah, you're an embarrassment to the family name. I'll have you killed. 419 00:29:14,668 --> 00:29:18,365 Good God! What's wrong with you? No! Stop now! 420 00:29:18,502 --> 00:29:21,701 - Stop, everybody! Listen! - Shoot the court jester! 421 00:29:21,834 --> 00:29:25,780 - Nice backhand! - ls that a backhand compliment? 422 00:29:25,918 --> 00:29:29,117 go out in the midday sun! 423 00:29:29,250 --> 00:29:32,746 the Chinese wouldn't dare to 424 00:29:32,875 --> 00:29:35,789 from twelve to one 425 00:29:35,917 --> 00:29:39,246 426 00:29:39,374 --> 00:29:42,871 Laurel and Hardy step up to the crease. The fillies are lining up. 427 00:29:42,999 --> 00:29:46,779 Miss Hilda Whittaker looking most fetching in her feed bag and bridle! 428 00:29:53,582 --> 00:29:55,738 One woman's heaven... 429 00:29:57,123 --> 00:29:58,995 Oh, she's absolutely beautiful. 430 00:30:01,332 --> 00:30:04,993 Broken, tarnished and completely useless. 431 00:30:06,290 --> 00:30:10,330 Things guaranteed to keep my wife at bay. 432 00:30:10,456 --> 00:30:12,162 May l? 433 00:30:12,289 --> 00:30:14,695 lf you don't mind getting your hands dirty. 434 00:30:14,831 --> 00:30:18,659 In Detroit, what we lack in dirt, we make up for in filth. 435 00:30:18,789 --> 00:30:21,905 Your first husband from that neck of the woods? 436 00:30:22,039 --> 00:30:24,527 Oh...well, word gets about. 437 00:30:26,830 --> 00:30:29,614 - So where is he now? - Dead. 438 00:30:31,789 --> 00:30:33,660 Cancer. 439 00:30:33,788 --> 00:30:36,111 He was a fair bit older than me. 440 00:30:36,246 --> 00:30:39,991 I spent a while playing the unmerry widow but the black wore thin. 441 00:30:40,871 --> 00:30:44,568 - You didn't care for him, I gather? - I cared too much. 442 00:30:44,704 --> 00:30:48,532 Life was just such an unpleasant experience for the man, l... 443 00:30:49,120 --> 00:30:52,403 I'd be a liar to say I wasn't glad when he was relieved of it. 444 00:31:00,995 --> 00:31:04,360 - When were you last in France? - Just after the war? 445 00:31:04,495 --> 00:31:06,450 On a personal reconnaissance, 446 00:31:06,578 --> 00:31:11,400 trying to ascertain what exactly all those fine young men had died for. 447 00:31:13,036 --> 00:31:15,785 Apparently, I'm of the romantic Lost Generation. 448 00:31:17,077 --> 00:31:18,819 What did you lose? 449 00:31:19,827 --> 00:31:21,900 I'm not sure. 450 00:32:20,032 --> 00:32:22,485 Oh, hello...hello. 451 00:32:22,615 --> 00:32:26,443 Who was the tiny tank? Who's a pretty, little, cheeky chorizo? 452 00:32:27,739 --> 00:32:31,187 On bended knees, please come and play with me. 453 00:32:31,323 --> 00:32:33,526 Johnnie dear, you know how much I love you, 454 00:32:33,656 --> 00:32:37,352 so please try to take this in the best possible light. 455 00:32:37,489 --> 00:32:41,565 I'm getting a machine gun and mowing down your entire family. 456 00:32:41,697 --> 00:32:45,312 That's fairly disappointing. I thought you and Father were getting along. 457 00:32:45,447 --> 00:32:48,065 Yes, I might spare the men folk. 458 00:32:48,197 --> 00:32:51,893 But it's awfully dispiriting. We have absolutely no privacy here. 459 00:32:52,030 --> 00:32:54,518 I never needed any privacy before. This is my home. 460 00:32:54,655 --> 00:32:57,356 It's not mine. And I very much want one. 461 00:32:58,779 --> 00:33:03,851 no chaperone can get our number 462 00:33:03,987 --> 00:33:08,110 let's misbehave 463 00:33:11,320 --> 00:33:14,022 Timing is everything, you little brute! 464 00:33:14,153 --> 00:33:17,436 Umpire at least. Philip is pining for you. 465 00:33:17,569 --> 00:33:21,480 lf I knew you played tennis, I never would've signed the marriage certificate! 466 00:33:21,611 --> 00:33:23,352 Ow! 467 00:33:36,652 --> 00:33:39,187 Not a bad day for it. 468 00:33:39,318 --> 00:33:41,107 Reading. 469 00:33:41,235 --> 00:33:44,102 My fiance, Edgar, was always hiding behind books. 470 00:33:44,235 --> 00:33:48,726 Erm...you're needed on the tennis court. John was just asking after you. 471 00:33:48,859 --> 00:33:52,059 Would you like to see a photo of him...my Edgar? 472 00:33:52,193 --> 00:33:53,436 Poppy! 473 00:33:56,692 --> 00:33:59,855 - That's Enrico Caruso. - Who's dead, I know that... 474 00:33:59,983 --> 00:34:03,432 But if you ignore the nose and the mouth... 475 00:34:03,566 --> 00:34:06,979 ...and the ears... there's a striking resemblance. 476 00:34:08,900 --> 00:34:11,021 I don't actually have a picture of Edgar. 477 00:34:12,441 --> 00:34:14,479 Well...mustn't keep you. 478 00:34:14,608 --> 00:34:18,648 No, no. Of course. Looking forward to getting stuck in to a good book. 479 00:34:18,774 --> 00:34:20,811 Poppy! 480 00:34:20,941 --> 00:34:23,642 - You haven't seen the beast, have you? - The dog? 481 00:34:23,774 --> 00:34:26,097 Nope. I haven't. 482 00:34:27,816 --> 00:34:29,272 Poppy! 483 00:34:35,190 --> 00:34:38,685 Oh, poor, poor Poppy. I'm so sorry. 484 00:34:38,815 --> 00:34:40,521 Larita! 485 00:34:42,856 --> 00:34:47,394 I've been sent in to badger you. Please help us make up doubles? 486 00:34:47,523 --> 00:34:52,180 Oh, Hilda, I can't. I'm only good for the cocktails between sets. 487 00:34:52,314 --> 00:34:56,638 - We're between sets now. - You can't possibly want me on court. 488 00:34:57,939 --> 00:35:00,557 Philip! Go get him. 489 00:35:03,355 --> 00:35:05,310 Poppy! 490 00:35:07,313 --> 00:35:08,889 Poppy! 491 00:35:09,021 --> 00:35:10,561 Poppy! 492 00:35:14,104 --> 00:35:15,929 - What are you doing? - Reading. 493 00:35:16,062 --> 00:35:19,095 A Biblical Story". 494 00:35:19,229 --> 00:35:21,764 Who gave you this filth? 495 00:35:25,354 --> 00:35:28,553 Go and find the dog! Larita! 496 00:35:31,020 --> 00:35:34,965 Please refrain from giving my daughter pornographic literature. 497 00:35:35,103 --> 00:35:36,596 Yes, yes, of course. 498 00:35:36,727 --> 00:35:39,395 Oh, and I've volunteered you and Hilda 499 00:35:39,519 --> 00:35:43,216 to perform the Dance of the Dying Swan for the War Widows' Revue. 500 00:35:43,352 --> 00:35:45,177 We're short on numbers. 501 00:35:45,310 --> 00:35:47,764 Lovely. Anything to help. 502 00:35:47,894 --> 00:35:49,552 Have you seen the dog? 503 00:35:49,685 --> 00:35:51,841 No. Not recently. 504 00:35:51,976 --> 00:35:55,840 Probably out seizing the sunshine like everyone else. 505 00:35:59,726 --> 00:36:01,598 Poppy! 506 00:36:04,142 --> 00:36:05,600 Furber! 507 00:36:09,850 --> 00:36:13,381 Oh, it's you, Madam. I'm sorry. Can I get you anything? 508 00:36:13,517 --> 00:36:17,261 - A shovel. - Shovel. Of course. 509 00:36:17,975 --> 00:36:20,510 Go and get Philip a hot toddy. 510 00:36:20,642 --> 00:36:26,887 - Philip. You look so...so...so... - The suspense is killing me. 511 00:36:27,016 --> 00:36:28,592 Poppy! 512 00:36:29,308 --> 00:36:31,879 - Oh...sorry. - It's fine. 513 00:36:40,432 --> 00:36:43,051 Your brother is such a sharply honed twit. 514 00:36:45,723 --> 00:36:50,345 - Where's our beautiful cougar hiding? - Under a book, I expect. 515 00:36:50,473 --> 00:36:53,175 I wish she wouldn't slack indoors so much. 516 00:36:53,306 --> 00:36:56,967 Some people would kill to be indoors with Larita. 517 00:36:57,098 --> 00:36:59,172 She isn't built the same as us. 518 00:36:59,306 --> 00:37:01,261 Still, it is annoying, though. 519 00:37:01,389 --> 00:37:04,221 You're such a sport, always ready for anything. 520 00:37:04,347 --> 00:37:10,296 I haven't got Lari's beauty or charm or intelligence. 521 00:37:10,430 --> 00:37:13,132 - She is clever, isn't she? - Hmm... 522 00:37:13,263 --> 00:37:16,711 Clever...and bored. 523 00:37:16,846 --> 00:37:21,587 I don't understand it. I'm not bored, you're not bored, nobody else is bored. 524 00:37:21,721 --> 00:37:24,340 Your father is, out of his mind. 525 00:37:24,471 --> 00:37:26,378 Father was born bored. 526 00:37:27,346 --> 00:37:29,799 lf only she made an effort to play along. 527 00:37:29,929 --> 00:37:32,499 Stop being so torturous, Panda. 528 00:37:32,637 --> 00:37:35,173 You had her playing charades last night. What more do you want? 529 00:37:35,303 --> 00:37:38,337 John! John? 530 00:37:43,387 --> 00:37:47,794 To tell the truth, I never really liked her. Crabby, snappy, little bitch... 531 00:37:48,803 --> 00:37:51,920 I didn't like the dog much, either. 532 00:37:54,011 --> 00:37:57,423 Poor Poppy. Casualty of war. 533 00:38:00,552 --> 00:38:03,005 lf I may be so bold, Madam? 534 00:38:03,135 --> 00:38:07,342 These people ride horses. Lots of horses. 535 00:38:07,468 --> 00:38:10,383 It would be advantageous to do the same. 536 00:38:12,552 --> 00:38:15,549 And I thought Detroit was a tough town. 537 00:38:18,468 --> 00:38:25,542 538 00:38:26,634 --> 00:38:33,542 mystifies me... 539 00:38:37,217 --> 00:38:39,705 Oh, has your horse run out of gas? 540 00:38:48,966 --> 00:38:51,122 Oh, John, don't hurt it. 541 00:38:51,258 --> 00:38:56,293 Far from it. We've got a hunt coming up. Poor little mite needs a head start. 542 00:38:57,966 --> 00:38:59,920 Go on...run! 543 00:39:02,965 --> 00:39:06,543 So much to learn about each other. 544 00:39:08,298 --> 00:39:13,120 My curriculum vitae. The brook is the border of Sarah's property. 545 00:39:13,256 --> 00:39:17,545 Mother always imagined we'd join forces and invade Surrey. 546 00:39:19,755 --> 00:39:23,370 Oh, and how about those foot soldiers on high? 547 00:39:23,505 --> 00:39:27,830 That's Davis, Lord Hurst's man. And there's Lord Hurst... 548 00:39:27,964 --> 00:39:30,202 Closely followed by my mother-in-law. 549 00:39:30,338 --> 00:39:33,122 I wonder what the devil they're surveying? 550 00:39:36,004 --> 00:39:39,335 Are you disappointed you didn't marry Sarah? 551 00:39:39,462 --> 00:39:43,242 Of course not. We've seen each other naked since we were one. 552 00:39:43,379 --> 00:39:46,626 She's part of the...the...the...scenery. 553 00:39:47,920 --> 00:39:50,456 You can hack it a little while longer, can't you? 554 00:39:50,587 --> 00:39:54,794 How long is a little? And don't say two weeks again. 555 00:39:54,920 --> 00:39:58,499 Well, there's the War Widows' Revue, the craft fair... 556 00:39:58,628 --> 00:40:00,251 ...the hunt. 557 00:40:00,378 --> 00:40:04,158 - The memorial service... - What memorial service? 558 00:40:06,044 --> 00:40:09,457 Friends, we are gathered here today 559 00:40:09,585 --> 00:40:13,579 in remembrance of our missing friend, Poppy. 560 00:40:13,710 --> 00:40:15,500 Oh, Poppy... 561 00:40:16,502 --> 00:40:20,081 Wherever you have chosen to sow your seeds, 562 00:40:20,210 --> 00:40:22,876 we pray that you are blooming. 563 00:40:23,001 --> 00:40:25,668 We pray that you have gone to a better place. 564 00:40:25,793 --> 00:40:29,288 Shame we don't know exactly where that place is... 565 00:40:29,418 --> 00:40:32,949 Anyway, now for a eulogy from Emily Dickinson, queen of mirth. 566 00:40:35,167 --> 00:40:39,990 "Because I could not stop for death, he kindly stopped for me. 567 00:40:40,126 --> 00:40:44,036 "The carriage held but just ourselves and immortality." 568 00:40:44,167 --> 00:40:48,955 Or maybe the carriage didn't stop and Poppy got squished. 569 00:40:49,083 --> 00:40:51,536 Scraped off the road and put in a sausage... 570 00:40:51,667 --> 00:40:54,499 Oh, Hilda! 571 00:41:02,708 --> 00:41:04,994 Thank you, Mr Gribble. 572 00:41:05,749 --> 00:41:09,328 Now, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, 573 00:41:09,457 --> 00:41:13,948 behold Reverend Burton and Marion Whittaker 574 00:41:14,082 --> 00:41:19,236 as they reach for the scissors in "Samson and Delilah". 575 00:41:30,872 --> 00:41:34,036 Hark! I hear my husband snore! 576 00:41:35,288 --> 00:41:39,662 What the hell happened to Delilah? Looks like a sock full of oranges. 577 00:41:39,789 --> 00:41:46,069 I'll creep forth on padded foot and relieve him of his ample follicles. 578 00:42:09,745 --> 00:42:13,075 - How hilarious! - It's meant to be a tragedy! 579 00:42:13,203 --> 00:42:15,608 Then you succeeded beyond your wildest dreams. 580 00:42:15,744 --> 00:42:18,659 Your father seems to have a fan. 581 00:42:18,786 --> 00:42:22,151 Don't read too much into it. She was a godsend during mother's last months. 582 00:42:22,285 --> 00:42:25,034 Sometimes I wonder where they'd be without each other. 583 00:42:25,160 --> 00:42:27,649 My ample follicles are in dire need of a trim. 584 00:42:30,035 --> 00:42:33,780 I wouldn't taunt the artistes, my little dying swans. You're on next. 585 00:42:33,910 --> 00:42:37,738 I've encouraged my girls to undertake something a little more contemporary. 586 00:42:37,868 --> 00:42:40,653 Hilda and I seem to have a talent for the can-can. 587 00:42:40,785 --> 00:42:43,782 The traditional can-can, performed without underwear? 588 00:42:43,909 --> 00:42:47,358 - Oh, Philip! - Anything for you, Philip. 589 00:42:47,493 --> 00:42:49,199 Yes, anything. 590 00:42:49,326 --> 00:42:52,194 That'll raise a bit more than money for the war widows. 591 00:42:52,325 --> 00:42:55,774 - I'm doubling my donation. - Oh, Pinkie. 592 00:42:55,909 --> 00:42:58,195 Fans at the ready, gentlemen! 593 00:42:58,325 --> 00:43:01,442 All the way from gay Paris, 594 00:43:01,575 --> 00:43:04,489 I give you Miss Hilda Whittaker 595 00:43:04,616 --> 00:43:09,736 and, for her debut performance, Mrs John Whittaker 596 00:43:09,866 --> 00:43:13,029 doing 'The Can-Can'! 597 00:43:13,157 --> 00:43:15,113 Ooh! 598 00:43:19,615 --> 00:43:21,736 Ooh! 599 00:43:34,948 --> 00:43:37,354 Did...did you...? 600 00:43:39,990 --> 00:43:44,978 ls it my imagination, or is your daughter dancing without her scanties? 601 00:44:08,405 --> 00:44:09,778 Ow! 602 00:44:22,279 --> 00:44:24,068 Bravo! 603 00:44:42,485 --> 00:44:46,265 It's not Lari's fault. She said it was traditional! 604 00:44:46,402 --> 00:44:48,725 Philip said it, not Larita. And it was a joke. 605 00:44:48,861 --> 00:44:51,146 Everyone understood that except Nelly No Knickers here! 606 00:44:51,277 --> 00:44:55,057 Hilda isn't as experienced as your wife, John. No one is. 607 00:44:55,193 --> 00:44:58,392 lf you're not prepared to have a straight talk to her, then I certainly am. 608 00:44:58,526 --> 00:45:00,563 Don't be ridiculous. You'll lose a finger. 609 00:45:00,693 --> 00:45:04,935 - Lord Hurst will never speak to me. - Rubbish. I saw you in the back fields. 610 00:45:05,067 --> 00:45:07,816 Preparing the jumps for the hunt! 611 00:45:07,942 --> 00:45:11,687 I'm completely humiliated! I'll never get a husband now! 612 00:45:11,817 --> 00:45:14,222 After tonight, I'd have thought they'll be lining up round the block. 613 00:45:14,358 --> 00:45:17,522 I hate her! Hate, hate, hate her! 614 00:45:19,275 --> 00:45:22,641 The advance notices are sensational, Mrs John. 615 00:45:33,066 --> 00:45:37,852 ls it my imagination or is the cutlery particularly deafening this evening? 616 00:45:37,982 --> 00:45:41,845 I don't know how many times I have to say this, Hilda. I am sorry. 617 00:45:41,982 --> 00:45:46,473 - That's easy for you to say. - It's surprisingly hard to be easy. 618 00:45:47,898 --> 00:45:51,762 - You're smiling, Jim. - God forbid, the wind might change. 619 00:45:54,481 --> 00:45:58,060 Hilda, if I had any inkling that you were going to take me seriously... 620 00:45:58,189 --> 00:46:00,428 You could have made an effort to enjoy it less. 621 00:46:00,564 --> 00:46:04,143 I had my underpants on. I was having a grand time. 622 00:46:05,439 --> 00:46:10,641 It's not fair! You've got two husbands, and I've had none. 623 00:46:10,771 --> 00:46:13,686 - Technically, I have one. - But you've had two. 624 00:46:13,813 --> 00:46:16,267 I've had two shoes and it's a great deal more practical. 625 00:46:16,396 --> 00:46:19,928 I dare say you've worn down more soles than that. 626 00:46:22,938 --> 00:46:24,928 John... 627 00:46:25,062 --> 00:46:28,641 Marion, Larita's first husband died of cancer. Stop being so callous. 628 00:46:28,770 --> 00:46:31,437 Oh, I'm sure Marion can appreciate the pain 629 00:46:31,562 --> 00:46:34,346 of watching a loved one slip through her fingers. 630 00:46:34,478 --> 00:46:36,469 She's scandalous! 631 00:46:37,812 --> 00:46:40,680 You should hear what they're saying about her in the village. 632 00:46:40,812 --> 00:46:43,051 Well, let's stop the wagging tongues, shall we? 633 00:46:43,186 --> 00:46:46,634 ls it true you've had as many lovers as they say? 634 00:46:49,103 --> 00:46:52,302 Of course it's not true, Mrs Whittaker. 635 00:46:52,436 --> 00:46:55,387 Hardly any of them actually loved me. 636 00:46:58,060 --> 00:47:01,260 That was uncalled for. I realise it was a joke, but still... 637 00:47:01,394 --> 00:47:05,552 - You threw me to the wolves in there. - Marion hardly constitutes wolves. 638 00:47:05,685 --> 00:47:09,726 All right, you threw me to the voles. Either way, you abandoned me. 639 00:47:09,852 --> 00:47:12,137 Your sisters need to be restrained. 640 00:47:12,268 --> 00:47:16,640 Restrained? Hilda breaks loose once and she's almost institutionalised. 641 00:47:16,767 --> 00:47:19,551 And poor old Marion... Edgar drops by for a cup of sugar, 642 00:47:19,684 --> 00:47:22,089 and mother has his name engraved on the family crypt. 643 00:47:22,226 --> 00:47:24,892 - I'm sorry but it really is very funny. - Hilarious! 644 00:47:25,018 --> 00:47:27,256 Welcome to the petrified circus. 645 00:47:27,392 --> 00:47:30,804 Meet the resident contortionist who can't bend any further. 646 00:47:30,933 --> 00:47:35,057 Then stop. Be yourself. Let them live in your spell. 647 00:47:35,183 --> 00:47:40,135 that you do so well... 648 00:47:40,266 --> 00:47:44,591 You're right, of course. I'm a hypocrite, pretending to be someone I'm not. 649 00:47:44,725 --> 00:47:47,557 Especially since it isn't working. 650 00:47:48,516 --> 00:47:52,047 What the devil has that dog dug up? 651 00:47:55,057 --> 00:47:57,130 Pilot, what have you got there? 652 00:47:58,890 --> 00:48:01,260 How could you not tell us? 653 00:48:01,390 --> 00:48:04,837 Marion, it was an accident. I am walking on eggshells here. 654 00:48:04,973 --> 00:48:09,594 And I believe I panicked. And once again, I'm very, very sorry. 655 00:48:09,723 --> 00:48:13,052 How could you do it? How could you? 656 00:48:13,180 --> 00:48:18,003 I imagine she lowered her full weight onto the Chihuahua beneath her. 657 00:48:19,888 --> 00:48:21,963 Marion, please. 658 00:48:22,097 --> 00:48:25,261 John, did you have anything to do with this? 659 00:48:25,388 --> 00:48:29,298 No. No, I was the sole perpetrator of Poppy's demise. 660 00:48:29,430 --> 00:48:32,381 And ever since I have been wracked with guilt. 661 00:48:32,887 --> 00:48:36,881 Please, please, please let me buy you a new dog. 662 00:48:38,096 --> 00:48:41,129 You might buy your loved ones in the United States, 663 00:48:41,262 --> 00:48:43,549 but you can't in the United Kingdom. 664 00:48:43,679 --> 00:48:45,006 How unfortunate. 665 00:48:45,137 --> 00:48:48,917 You could at least show some remorse. 666 00:48:49,053 --> 00:48:53,544 I am full of remorse. I just refuse to invest in amateur theatrics 667 00:48:53,678 --> 00:48:55,302 to convince you of my sincerity. 668 00:48:55,428 --> 00:48:58,628 That's not how I came off the assembly line. I'm sorry. 669 00:48:58,761 --> 00:49:00,467 I can't change. 670 00:49:00,595 --> 00:49:04,919 Not for you... not for anybody...any more. 671 00:49:07,927 --> 00:49:11,588 And I wouldn't want her any other way. So... 672 00:49:14,886 --> 00:49:19,708 - Madam, the dog. - Oh, stay back! Stay back! 673 00:49:21,093 --> 00:49:25,964 I knew it the second I laid eyes on her. She's a killer. 674 00:49:26,093 --> 00:49:28,249 She sat on poor Poppy deliberately. 675 00:49:28,384 --> 00:49:31,087 Don't be ridiculous. Of course she didn't. 676 00:49:31,217 --> 00:49:35,626 My brother has married a dog murderer. She should be put down. 677 00:49:35,759 --> 00:49:37,667 Put through a divorce court. 678 00:49:37,800 --> 00:49:39,672 The Lord does not sanction divorce. 679 00:49:39,800 --> 00:49:43,166 The Lord is Almighty, Marion. He can sanction anything he likes. 680 00:49:43,301 --> 00:49:45,208 The sooner they move out the better. 681 00:49:45,341 --> 00:49:49,038 They move out? John isn't going anywhere. 682 00:49:49,175 --> 00:49:50,999 Watch and learn. 683 00:49:56,508 --> 00:49:59,790 It's so unfair. Why can't I have a room like this? 684 00:50:03,008 --> 00:50:06,337 I could die of envy! 685 00:50:06,465 --> 00:50:08,918 Laying to rest this tragic incident, 686 00:50:09,048 --> 00:50:12,959 we've had this splendid set of rooms made over for you, haven't we, Jim? 687 00:50:13,090 --> 00:50:16,289 Yes. My wife would like you to rest in peace. 688 00:50:16,423 --> 00:50:20,463 I even had an old friend of Johnnie's brought down from the attic. 689 00:50:20,590 --> 00:50:23,208 "Old Faithful Awaits His Master's Return". 690 00:50:23,339 --> 00:50:26,254 I used to sleep under that silly painting. 691 00:50:26,381 --> 00:50:29,213 Very comforting, I'm sure, but we're expected back in Mayfair. 692 00:50:29,339 --> 00:50:32,207 But these are the largest rooms in the house. 693 00:50:32,338 --> 00:50:34,412 You'll find nothing like it in London. 694 00:50:34,547 --> 00:50:36,621 - She has a point. - She always does. 695 00:50:36,755 --> 00:50:39,918 Sometimes I don't know why you ever did wander home. 696 00:50:40,046 --> 00:50:41,588 And miss all the fun? 697 00:50:42,213 --> 00:50:44,880 Cook would like to inform you, Mrs Whittaker, the bird is stuffed. 698 00:50:45,005 --> 00:50:46,794 Oh! 699 00:50:46,921 --> 00:50:48,995 What bird, hmm? 700 00:50:49,130 --> 00:50:52,043 Thursday is bubble and squeak. I hadn't made any arrangements. 701 00:50:52,171 --> 00:50:54,208 Oh, but I have! 702 00:50:59,670 --> 00:51:03,794 In appreciation of your understanding and for that delicious double bed. 703 00:51:03,920 --> 00:51:06,788 We'll think of you every time we use it. 704 00:51:14,003 --> 00:51:17,203 - What exactly are we celebrating? - Thanksgiving. 705 00:51:17,336 --> 00:51:19,373 Thanks for what, hmm? 706 00:51:19,502 --> 00:51:23,081 The annihilation of an entire indigenous people. 707 00:51:23,210 --> 00:51:26,125 A loving union of two great cultures. 708 00:51:26,252 --> 00:51:29,250 - Just like us. - How transcontinental. 709 00:51:29,377 --> 00:51:32,458 - I can't believe you got into the kitchen. - Beatrice did put up a fight. 710 00:51:32,585 --> 00:51:35,832 - But technically I outrank her. - Who's Beatrice? 711 00:51:35,960 --> 00:51:41,375 Your cook. Or now my undercook, since I'm qualified cordon bleu. 712 00:51:41,501 --> 00:51:43,658 That's a degree. 713 00:51:43,792 --> 00:51:48,367 Furber...take the vegetables down to the kitchen and tell Cook to cook them. 714 00:51:48,500 --> 00:51:52,992 No, Furber, thank you. I think I'll surprise my alimentary canal. 715 00:51:54,167 --> 00:51:57,663 Mother, if you don't mind, I'm going to eat my meal before it gets cold. 716 00:51:57,792 --> 00:51:59,829 Furber, I've changed my mind, bring it back! 717 00:51:59,958 --> 00:52:01,072 Me, too. 718 00:52:03,042 --> 00:52:05,116 Gobble, gobble! 719 00:52:10,374 --> 00:52:11,832 Yes! 720 00:52:15,790 --> 00:52:17,414 Here's a tip, Hilda. 721 00:52:17,541 --> 00:52:20,988 A sure way to a man's heart is through his stomach. Or his mother. 722 00:52:21,124 --> 00:52:25,496 Larita, look, I've found another likeness of Edgar. 723 00:52:25,623 --> 00:52:29,285 - Marion, this is Fatty Arbuckle. - Who's in jail, I know that. 724 00:52:29,415 --> 00:52:32,744 But if you cut out his cheeks and give him a bald patch, 725 00:52:32,873 --> 00:52:35,362 there's a striking resemblance... 726 00:52:35,498 --> 00:52:38,412 Edgar's away on a trip across the pond, 727 00:52:38,539 --> 00:52:41,490 sewing his wild oats, or something agricultural. 728 00:52:43,080 --> 00:52:47,026 - She's good, I'll give her that. - I think you're over-reacting. 729 00:52:53,747 --> 00:52:56,317 Lari? Lari! 730 00:52:57,330 --> 00:52:59,996 Not the vase! Not the vase! 731 00:53:00,121 --> 00:53:03,534 "Taking the corncockle buds and bee-kissed roses 732 00:53:03,663 --> 00:53:05,736 "roughly in his calloused hands, 733 00:53:05,871 --> 00:53:11,369 "his hot, moist tulip exploded in her river of delights..." 734 00:53:22,495 --> 00:53:24,450 Larita? 735 00:53:24,578 --> 00:53:26,699 Early Christmas present... 736 00:53:26,828 --> 00:53:30,074 - For you, darling. - Ooh, the mind boggles. 737 00:53:37,910 --> 00:53:39,368 Well, it's...it's... 738 00:53:39,493 --> 00:53:41,484 It's magnificent. It's monstrous! 739 00:53:41,619 --> 00:53:46,157 It's me. I posed for a young Spaniard. Don't you absolutely adore it? 740 00:53:46,285 --> 00:53:49,402 Very expressive, darling, but I can't quite see you in it. 741 00:53:49,535 --> 00:53:51,075 You can see everything else! 742 00:53:51,201 --> 00:53:53,950 You took your clothes off in front of a total stranger? 743 00:53:54,076 --> 00:53:57,940 - Of course she took her clothes off. - I think it's unholy. 744 00:53:58,076 --> 00:54:03,575 I'm not sure I approve of you being nude. You know, without...without me. 745 00:54:03,701 --> 00:54:05,158 Extraordinary. 746 00:54:06,326 --> 00:54:09,193 What exactly are you hoping to achieve? 747 00:54:09,326 --> 00:54:12,110 Just trying to get into the swing of things...Mother. 748 00:54:12,242 --> 00:54:18,071 Marvellous! Well, then, you'll be riding in the hunt with us, won't you? 749 00:54:18,199 --> 00:54:21,233 I might be persuaded if the painting stays. 750 00:54:21,366 --> 00:54:23,108 - Hunt. - Paint. 751 00:54:23,241 --> 00:54:24,983 - Hunt. - Paint. 752 00:54:25,116 --> 00:54:26,608 Hunt! 753 00:54:26,741 --> 00:54:28,399 Very well. 754 00:54:30,365 --> 00:54:31,859 Hunt. 755 00:54:37,657 --> 00:54:39,482 View, hello. 756 00:54:42,740 --> 00:54:46,436 Hello, everyone. Good to see you. Richard. 757 00:54:46,573 --> 00:54:49,986 Morning, Jim! After generations of false starts, 758 00:54:50,114 --> 00:54:52,733 we've finally managed to combine our cavalry. 759 00:54:52,864 --> 00:54:55,567 Congratulations. A marriage of minor convenience. 760 00:54:55,697 --> 00:54:57,523 You'll be fine, I promise. 761 00:54:57,655 --> 00:55:02,312 The second you have the Holborough boy's eye, flirt outrageously. 762 00:55:02,447 --> 00:55:05,149 But Warwick Holborough has ears like the Cambridge Cup! 763 00:55:05,280 --> 00:55:10,482 And Philip's the prize. Now, if you want a man's attention...ignore him. 764 00:55:17,696 --> 00:55:20,943 Warwick the Wingnut and Sausage Fingers? 765 00:55:21,071 --> 00:55:25,313 What a handsome couple. They'll have puppies not children. 766 00:55:27,279 --> 00:55:31,142 Wait...there's something I need to say. 767 00:55:32,279 --> 00:55:35,644 I see you...you're wasted here. 768 00:55:35,778 --> 00:55:39,606 When the time comes...give me a ring. 769 00:55:39,737 --> 00:55:42,688 lf I could find your neck, I'd wring it. 770 00:55:42,819 --> 00:55:46,730 - Larita's making sheep's eyes at Philip. - She's a Venus de Flytrap! 771 00:55:46,861 --> 00:55:50,985 - She wants him all to herself. - She's not interested in Philip. 772 00:55:51,111 --> 00:55:53,480 - Nobody's interested in Philip. - I am! 773 00:55:54,444 --> 00:55:56,185 Mount up, Larita. 774 00:55:56,319 --> 00:56:00,229 lf you don't mind, I think I might give the fox a head start. 775 00:56:00,360 --> 00:56:03,275 Lari, get on the pony, please. 776 00:56:03,860 --> 00:56:06,016 Oh, it's just as I thought... 777 00:56:06,152 --> 00:56:09,599 Oh, I said I'd ride, and I'm always good for my word. 778 00:56:10,610 --> 00:56:11,854 Tally-ho! 779 00:56:27,776 --> 00:56:31,720 780 00:56:31,858 --> 00:56:35,899 move through the night 781 00:56:36,025 --> 00:56:39,520 782 00:56:39,649 --> 00:56:43,560 783 00:56:43,691 --> 00:56:47,766 the secret code I use 784 00:56:47,899 --> 00:56:51,727 785 00:56:51,857 --> 00:56:58,220 cos you're the only one to make me fly 786 00:56:59,398 --> 00:57:03,687 you're a sex bomb 787 00:57:03,814 --> 00:57:07,097 when I need to come along... 788 00:57:07,231 --> 00:57:09,636 What? 789 00:57:09,773 --> 00:57:12,059 790 00:57:12,189 --> 00:57:15,519 - What is she doing? - A victory lap, by the look of things. 791 00:57:16,564 --> 00:57:20,095 There's something wild about that child that's so contagious. 792 00:57:23,521 --> 00:57:25,678 Whoo-hoo! 793 00:57:28,897 --> 00:57:32,936 Well, she promised she'd ride. Ha-Ha! 794 00:57:42,187 --> 00:57:45,802 can get our number 795 00:57:45,937 --> 00:57:50,973 let's misbehave! 796 00:57:51,103 --> 00:57:55,891 about you, child, that's so contagious 797 00:57:56,020 --> 00:58:01,139 let's misbehave! 798 00:58:01,269 --> 00:58:06,009 he wouldn't stand for teasin' 799 00:58:06,144 --> 00:58:10,967 out of season 800 00:58:11,102 --> 00:58:16,008 just one little thing to little lovebirds 801 00:58:16,143 --> 00:58:21,724 let's misbehave... 802 00:58:28,018 --> 00:58:29,594 Whoo! 803 00:58:40,059 --> 00:58:42,725 Miss Hilda, telephone from New York. 804 00:58:50,308 --> 00:58:51,800 Uncle George? 805 00:58:51,933 --> 00:58:54,800 Oh, thank God, a friendly voice. 806 00:58:54,933 --> 00:58:58,049 Yes, and she's a complete nightmare. 807 00:59:00,807 --> 00:59:02,798 Really? 808 00:59:02,933 --> 00:59:05,136 How salacious. 809 00:59:07,515 --> 00:59:09,387 Come in. 810 00:59:10,307 --> 00:59:11,764 Mother? 811 00:59:13,140 --> 00:59:16,386 I'd like to apologise for today's schmozzle. 812 00:59:16,514 --> 00:59:18,801 That really won't be necessary. 813 00:59:18,932 --> 00:59:22,094 Larita made no secret of her disapproval of blood sports. 814 00:59:22,222 --> 00:59:23,798 She did ride as promised. 815 00:59:23,931 --> 00:59:29,382 Well, we should credit her with her imaginative way of keeping her word. 816 00:59:29,513 --> 00:59:31,587 You must be very proud of her. 817 00:59:32,639 --> 00:59:35,209 Mother, I think... 818 00:59:35,347 --> 00:59:37,836 I think maybe Larita and I ought to go. 819 00:59:37,971 --> 00:59:40,176 Oh... 820 00:59:40,305 --> 00:59:42,923 Yes, I see. Very well. 821 00:59:43,055 --> 00:59:46,883 Feel free to drop in whenever it takes your fancy. 822 00:59:47,013 --> 00:59:49,216 - Off you go. Enjoy. - Don't be like that. 823 00:59:49,346 --> 00:59:52,344 I'm sorry, dear, wasn't Mummy being kind enough? 824 00:59:52,471 --> 00:59:54,959 Take these, they might get you as far as Constantinople! 825 00:59:55,095 --> 00:59:57,762 - And this...Casablanca. - Mother, stop it! 826 00:59:57,887 --> 00:59:59,759 No. You stop it! 827 01:00:10,094 --> 01:00:12,583 The money's gone, John. 828 01:00:12,719 --> 01:00:14,674 Nothing left. 829 01:00:14,802 --> 01:00:18,003 The only thing standing between this family and bankruptcy 830 01:00:18,136 --> 01:00:20,624 are those surveyors in the back field. 831 01:00:22,385 --> 01:00:28,003 Lord Hurst is offering to buy 400 acres to keep the bailiffs away. 832 01:00:29,594 --> 01:00:34,050 It's your legacy, John Whittaker... and I'm selling it. 833 01:00:38,635 --> 01:00:43,292 - I had no idea. - No... No, you don't. 834 01:00:48,176 --> 01:00:52,382 You were supposed to take over the estate, take your responsibilities. 835 01:00:52,509 --> 01:00:55,506 But you were unexpectedly flagged down. 836 01:00:57,217 --> 01:01:00,298 I've been struggling for years with a man who doesn't care, 837 01:01:00,425 --> 01:01:02,629 waiting for you to step up to the mark. 838 01:01:05,133 --> 01:01:08,249 No. You just go. 839 01:01:08,382 --> 01:01:11,748 Go to Algiers with your racing car driver. 840 01:01:11,883 --> 01:01:14,549 I'm too tired to care any more! 841 01:01:16,715 --> 01:01:20,413 It's not exactly surprising, John. Look at the grounds. 842 01:01:20,548 --> 01:01:25,005 - Your mother is being very practical. - In what sense? 843 01:01:25,132 --> 01:01:28,497 You're not coming back. Your father moved out decades ago. 844 01:01:28,632 --> 01:01:32,625 Philip's not going to marry Hilda. Nobody's going to marry Marion. 845 01:01:32,756 --> 01:01:36,797 Subdividing the land and selling to a neighbour is an elegant solution. 846 01:01:36,923 --> 01:01:38,581 Somewhat harsh. 847 01:01:40,090 --> 01:01:42,791 I've had my fair share of selling off my past, 848 01:01:42,923 --> 01:01:47,046 and it is an auction of innocence that's neither fun nor pretty, 849 01:01:47,172 --> 01:01:50,584 but it is realistic, something your mother excels in. 850 01:01:50,713 --> 01:01:53,415 But it's my responsibility. 851 01:01:54,838 --> 01:01:58,002 Gracious, how can I have been so blind? 852 01:02:36,378 --> 01:02:39,789 Oh, winter hydrangeas! How do you do it? 853 01:02:39,919 --> 01:02:44,706 It's a controlled mixture of passion, persistence and horse manure. 854 01:02:47,418 --> 01:02:50,830 I was hoping to catch a glimpse of the new bride. 855 01:02:50,959 --> 01:02:54,456 Ah! John's wife has very fickle allergies. 856 01:02:54,584 --> 01:02:59,207 - Allergies to what? - Flowers, Emma. Can you believe it? 857 01:02:59,334 --> 01:03:02,498 That is a strange choice of bed fellow for this neck of the woods. 858 01:03:02,626 --> 01:03:05,955 You'll just have to make do with John and Sarah. 859 01:03:06,084 --> 01:03:08,573 It'll be like old times. 860 01:03:08,708 --> 01:03:14,243 the whole world smiles... 861 01:03:15,917 --> 01:03:18,239 Why the big Panda eyes? 862 01:03:20,083 --> 01:03:22,867 I've often meant to ask you something, but I hadn't the courage. 863 01:03:22,999 --> 01:03:25,073 Well, don't then. 864 01:03:25,208 --> 01:03:29,497 Did you think I behaved like a cad, marrying Larita without telling you? 865 01:03:29,624 --> 01:03:31,614 No, of course not. 866 01:03:31,749 --> 01:03:35,410 You took the opportunity and married for love. I respect you for it. 867 01:03:35,540 --> 01:03:38,905 lf we'd have married it would've been for friendship and convenience. 868 01:03:39,040 --> 01:03:41,161 - Would it? - Yes! 869 01:03:41,290 --> 01:03:43,778 We knew one another far too well. 870 01:03:43,915 --> 01:03:49,864 I want my marriage to be thrilling, romantic, with passionate love letters. 871 01:03:49,998 --> 01:03:53,659 - I could've written you love letters. - Well, you didn't, did you? 872 01:03:53,789 --> 01:03:55,863 I did love you all the same. 873 01:03:57,247 --> 01:03:58,656 John, stop it. 874 01:04:07,789 --> 01:04:10,786 He's very different from the man I met in France. 875 01:04:12,163 --> 01:04:16,654 The boy. The same, sweet boy. 876 01:04:20,621 --> 01:04:25,159 ls it true what she says? Are you really selling off the land? 877 01:04:26,745 --> 01:04:30,490 To be perfectly honest, I haven't the faintest idea. 878 01:04:32,954 --> 01:04:35,738 But it's your home, it's your community. 879 01:04:36,954 --> 01:04:38,825 Doesn't that matter? 880 01:04:38,953 --> 01:04:40,529 No. 881 01:04:42,328 --> 01:04:44,449 You're a dark horse. 882 01:04:47,036 --> 01:04:51,942 Have you noticed how few men of my age there are in this village? 883 01:04:52,078 --> 01:04:55,193 Fourteen years ago, we all took the King's shilling. 884 01:04:55,327 --> 01:04:58,111 We all signed up together. 885 01:04:58,244 --> 01:05:03,197 My brother, friends, staff... 886 01:05:04,660 --> 01:05:09,400 All hunkered down in the front row of The Great War. 887 01:05:10,743 --> 01:05:14,322 I thought they kept majors safely behind desks? 888 01:05:14,451 --> 01:05:16,737 Promotion for surviving. 889 01:05:18,575 --> 01:05:22,901 As captain, it was my job to get them all out of the trenches. 890 01:05:23,034 --> 01:05:27,193 Within the first four minutes of our first charge... 891 01:05:29,325 --> 01:05:31,481 ...20,000 men died. 892 01:05:36,866 --> 01:05:39,271 In Thorverton, down the road here... 893 01:05:40,407 --> 01:05:42,861 ...they were stationed in Morocco. 894 01:05:43,783 --> 01:05:46,271 Their captain bought them all home. 895 01:05:52,199 --> 01:05:55,196 I didn't bring a single man back. 896 01:05:56,032 --> 01:05:58,152 This whole village died. 897 01:05:59,114 --> 01:06:02,527 I think there's a glimmer of life in you yet. 898 01:06:02,657 --> 01:06:07,478 Well, if there is, it has no time for pet cemeteries and Japanese lanterns. 899 01:06:07,614 --> 01:06:11,062 - Why did you come back? - I had no choice. 900 01:06:14,572 --> 01:06:18,731 Bonjour, Madame. Qu'est-ce que vous voulez? 901 01:06:27,613 --> 01:06:29,936 'She came for you?' 902 01:06:31,530 --> 01:06:32,938 Why the lie? 903 01:06:33,071 --> 01:06:36,602 She thought "wandering home" sounded better. 904 01:06:39,238 --> 01:06:41,904 And to be perfectly frank, I no longer cared. 905 01:06:47,445 --> 01:06:52,149 I hate new games. There are too many balls, I can't sink anything. 906 01:06:52,278 --> 01:06:56,353 - Sink some gin, Sausage Fingers! - I never, ever win. 907 01:06:56,486 --> 01:06:58,477 Oh, well done! 908 01:07:04,611 --> 01:07:08,225 Stop sucking it. Come and help. Come on, Pops. 909 01:07:08,361 --> 01:07:11,690 All right, Missie, hold your horses. 910 01:07:11,819 --> 01:07:14,223 Right, clear the decks, puppies. 911 01:07:14,360 --> 01:07:16,185 May l? 912 01:07:23,527 --> 01:07:26,015 I was hoping to have a word. 913 01:07:26,151 --> 01:07:30,310 We're accentuating the positive today, I don't have a mind for anything else. 914 01:07:30,442 --> 01:07:32,397 Of course...of course. 915 01:07:33,901 --> 01:07:36,567 I know you are under considerable stress... 916 01:07:38,359 --> 01:07:40,231 Regarding what? 917 01:07:41,900 --> 01:07:45,312 Lord Hurst's kind offer to buy into your property. 918 01:07:45,441 --> 01:07:49,435 The realtor I'm dealing with in London also specialises in subdivision. 919 01:07:49,566 --> 01:07:54,058 Perhaps he could help negotiate a premium price. 920 01:07:54,191 --> 01:07:57,722 Thank you, but really this is of no concern of yours. 921 01:07:57,857 --> 01:08:02,100 Of course it's a concern. I am a member of this family now and I'd like to help. 922 01:08:02,232 --> 01:08:05,395 And this is your interpretation of "help", is it? 923 01:08:05,524 --> 01:08:08,889 Carving up our heritage and selling it off to the highest bidder? 924 01:08:09,023 --> 01:08:11,594 Coming from a country no older than the chair you are sitting in, 925 01:08:11,731 --> 01:08:13,769 it seems a very practical solution. 926 01:08:13,898 --> 01:08:16,516 Just forget the seven generations of people 927 01:08:16,648 --> 01:08:20,392 who have devoted their entire lives to farming this land. 928 01:08:20,523 --> 01:08:23,686 Get someone else to do it. With a machine, no less. 929 01:08:24,730 --> 01:08:26,804 Who do you think you are? 930 01:08:28,022 --> 01:08:31,802 Swinging your wherewithal like a cat on heat. 931 01:08:33,271 --> 01:08:36,768 lf you really want to be of assistance, Larita, 932 01:08:36,897 --> 01:08:39,467 I think you know what's required. 933 01:08:41,605 --> 01:08:43,642 Right... 934 01:08:43,771 --> 01:08:47,599 I think it's time an expert showed you how this game is played. 935 01:08:47,729 --> 01:08:49,720 Watch it... 936 01:08:49,854 --> 01:08:51,311 Bravo! 937 01:08:52,729 --> 01:08:56,675 What a sportswoman, I must say. Can you imagine? Fantastic! 938 01:08:58,853 --> 01:09:00,927 'Lari, you're confusing me.' 939 01:09:01,062 --> 01:09:04,060 - 'I'm feeling trapped.' - 'l don't understand.' 940 01:09:04,187 --> 01:09:07,350 It's this house! It has an air of doom hanging over it. 941 01:09:07,478 --> 01:09:10,595 And I can barely stand the weight much longer. 942 01:09:16,269 --> 01:09:19,137 The answer is to go abroad again. 943 01:09:19,269 --> 01:09:23,843 Not yet. This is my life for now, you know that. 944 01:09:23,978 --> 01:09:27,224 - And what part do I play in it? - Do you have to be so loud? 945 01:09:27,352 --> 01:09:30,136 Of course I do! I'm American. 946 01:09:35,893 --> 01:09:40,515 What is the use of bickering like this? It doesn't lead anywhere. 947 01:09:40,643 --> 01:09:43,594 You never know. It might lead to a natural end. 948 01:09:45,226 --> 01:09:47,347 Do you want it to? 949 01:09:48,475 --> 01:09:50,715 Do you? 950 01:09:50,850 --> 01:09:52,307 No! 951 01:09:53,141 --> 01:09:56,258 I just want some peace and quiet. 952 01:09:56,392 --> 01:09:59,176 You're far too young to make a remark like that. 953 01:09:59,308 --> 01:10:01,382 I can't help my age... 954 01:10:02,683 --> 01:10:04,590 ...Grandma. 955 01:10:07,474 --> 01:10:13,008 Look, I'm sorry that I leave you alone so much. Honestly, I'm sorry. 956 01:10:15,516 --> 01:10:19,011 Good. Then let's do something about it. 957 01:10:24,390 --> 01:10:26,843 Why are we driving so fast? 958 01:10:26,974 --> 01:10:29,047 The thrill of escape! 959 01:10:33,973 --> 01:10:37,385 You're looking very game today. Fairest game in the land. 960 01:10:38,931 --> 01:10:40,589 A penny for your thoughts? 961 01:10:40,722 --> 01:10:43,424 It's more than pennies, I'm afraid, Pinkie. 962 01:10:43,556 --> 01:10:46,008 I don't think I can afford the party this year. 963 01:10:46,138 --> 01:10:48,757 - But the Japanese lanterns! - No, cancelled. 964 01:10:48,888 --> 01:10:51,756 Had to choose, Japanese lanterns or the maid. 965 01:10:51,888 --> 01:10:57,125 You're not getting out of it that easily. My offer of cellar and staff still stands. 966 01:10:57,263 --> 01:11:00,794 It wouldn't be Christmas without your knees-up. 967 01:11:11,303 --> 01:11:16,803 Oh! This is the first piece of clarity I've had since arriving. Whoo! 968 01:11:20,428 --> 01:11:24,090 Why can't we live in moments like these forever? 969 01:11:24,220 --> 01:11:26,092 Why? 970 01:11:26,220 --> 01:11:29,585 Because you've stopped loving me, my darling! 971 01:11:29,719 --> 01:11:31,757 How can you say that? 972 01:11:31,886 --> 01:11:34,883 Oh, I just open my mouth and the words come out. 973 01:11:35,802 --> 01:11:38,006 Then let's make a fresh start. 974 01:11:53,385 --> 01:11:58,290 There are so many things I need to tell you about me. Hard things. 975 01:11:58,425 --> 01:12:00,215 I don't care. 976 01:12:00,342 --> 01:12:02,214 I do. 977 01:12:02,342 --> 01:12:06,715 It doesn't matter. I trust you absolutely. 978 01:12:07,175 --> 01:12:16,798 whenever Spring breaks through again... 979 01:12:16,925 --> 01:12:18,203 Come on. 980 01:12:19,049 --> 01:12:23,339 981 01:12:24,174 --> 01:12:31,084 is past forgetting 982 01:12:31,215 --> 01:12:36,205 983 01:12:36,340 --> 01:12:42,786 984 01:12:42,923 --> 01:12:47,414 985 01:12:49,923 --> 01:12:51,166 Shot! 986 01:12:59,256 --> 01:13:00,712 John! 987 01:13:04,380 --> 01:13:07,710 - Top hole. - Oh! 988 01:13:07,839 --> 01:13:11,085 I can't decide which is worse, that you had to sneak outside 989 01:13:11,213 --> 01:13:13,997 to get some privacy, or that you were caught by Veronica. 990 01:13:14,130 --> 01:13:15,954 Who's Veronica? 991 01:13:16,088 --> 01:13:18,327 I am. It's my name. 992 01:13:21,504 --> 01:13:24,999 - I fail to see the humour in it! - No, darling, you're quite right. 993 01:13:25,129 --> 01:13:28,495 I can certainly see the serious implications. It's not a laughing matter. 994 01:13:28,628 --> 01:13:30,500 It's only a laughing matter. 995 01:13:30,628 --> 01:13:34,492 Indecent exposure is illegal. Even in America. 996 01:13:34,628 --> 01:13:36,702 Yep, yep... 997 01:13:36,837 --> 01:13:39,407 You're right. And we're very, very sorry, aren't we? 998 01:13:39,545 --> 01:13:43,834 - No, I'm not. This is my husband. - And this is my home! 999 01:13:43,961 --> 01:13:46,449 Maybe it's time for them to fly the nest? 1000 01:13:46,585 --> 01:13:50,449 Certainly not. They will stay put and brazen this out. 1001 01:13:50,585 --> 01:13:53,583 And you can get that ghastly painting out of my house! 1002 01:13:53,711 --> 01:13:56,578 We do not need any more reminders of your easy virtue! 1003 01:14:06,876 --> 01:14:09,411 - Excited, Furber? - Overwhelmed, sir. 1004 01:14:09,543 --> 01:14:14,116 - Miss Hilda... - Uncle George... How explosive! 1005 01:14:14,251 --> 01:14:16,953 Furber, I recognise that as asparagus. 1006 01:14:17,084 --> 01:14:18,956 Correct, Madam. 1007 01:14:19,084 --> 01:14:22,663 - Ha! I pity poor Panda. - Oh, what is it now? 1008 01:14:22,792 --> 01:14:27,946 Read! "The Detroit News". Uncle George is a super sleuth! 1009 01:14:28,083 --> 01:14:31,496 Collecting old newspapers is the last refuge of a truly boring man. 1010 01:14:31,624 --> 01:14:35,748 Boring? Far from it. lt was a scandal! 1011 01:14:35,874 --> 01:14:38,576 Wasn't it...Mrs Morley? 1012 01:14:39,874 --> 01:14:42,990 Mrs Tom Morley of Detroit, Michigan. 1013 01:14:43,124 --> 01:14:45,328 Don't be grotesque, Hilda. 1014 01:14:45,457 --> 01:14:49,949 Well, I suppose I'd better finish my meal before it wilts entirely. 1015 01:14:50,082 --> 01:14:52,535 - Any dressing? - Oh, I am genuinely shocked! 1016 01:14:52,665 --> 01:14:56,361 - No thanks, I always end up wearing it. - We've been hoodwinked! 1017 01:14:56,498 --> 01:14:58,903 - Especially that runny vinaigrette. - Fire and brimstone! 1018 01:14:59,039 --> 01:15:00,994 Mayonnaise has more ballast. 1019 01:15:01,123 --> 01:15:04,489 Will you stop this insulting behaviour immediately? 1020 01:15:10,247 --> 01:15:12,368 Oh, I always hated that photo of myself. 1021 01:15:12,497 --> 01:15:16,573 Of everything I ever expected, nothing prepared me for this. 1022 01:15:16,706 --> 01:15:19,372 - For what? - She was charged with murder. 1023 01:15:19,497 --> 01:15:21,985 - I was acquitted. - And that's consolation? 1024 01:15:22,122 --> 01:15:25,569 - I told you my husband died. - But you didn't tell us how, did you? 1025 01:15:25,705 --> 01:15:27,695 Does John know about this? 1026 01:15:27,830 --> 01:15:30,152 - I see... - It's no concern of ours. 1027 01:15:30,288 --> 01:15:32,906 Father! Really! 1028 01:15:33,037 --> 01:15:35,905 Yes, and after Hilda went to all that trouble digging it up. 1029 01:15:36,037 --> 01:15:38,490 I'm going outside for a cigarette. Care to join me? 1030 01:15:38,620 --> 01:15:41,535 Thank you, Jim. Don't mind if I do. 1031 01:15:43,287 --> 01:15:44,993 No concern? 1032 01:15:50,328 --> 01:15:52,402 The pack's closing. 1033 01:15:52,536 --> 01:15:55,700 This woman has taken advantage of our son! 1034 01:15:55,828 --> 01:15:57,865 He'd never have married her if he'd known. 1035 01:15:57,995 --> 01:16:00,862 - You know that, do you? - You'd have preferred we had an affair? 1036 01:16:00,994 --> 01:16:04,075 - lt would've been more appropriate! - Mother! 1037 01:16:04,202 --> 01:16:08,278 - Unfortunately, I agree with you! - It's easy to talk like this now. 1038 01:16:08,411 --> 01:16:12,486 It isn't easy, it's heartbreaking. I love John, but it's not blind love. 1039 01:16:13,994 --> 01:16:16,945 Marion, does that sound indicate contempt or asthma? 1040 01:16:17,076 --> 01:16:19,399 You can't palm us off like that, Mrs Morley. 1041 01:16:19,535 --> 01:16:21,609 This is your doing. You're a bigger fool than you look. 1042 01:16:21,742 --> 01:16:23,816 Larita is your type, isn't she, Father? 1043 01:16:23,951 --> 01:16:26,486 That is the nicest thing any of you have ever said. 1044 01:16:26,617 --> 01:16:29,153 Hello, are we having a picnic? 1045 01:16:30,826 --> 01:16:36,490 John...l think your wife better unveil this one herself. Don't you, Larita? 1046 01:16:40,200 --> 01:16:41,740 Before we met... 1047 01:16:42,825 --> 01:16:46,949 ...l was involved in a court case over the death of my husband. 1048 01:16:47,074 --> 01:16:49,397 It was seedy and stressful, 1049 01:16:49,533 --> 01:16:52,447 but since I was found innocent 1050 01:16:52,575 --> 01:16:55,690 I didn't think it necessary to burden you with the details. 1051 01:16:55,824 --> 01:16:57,103 Innocent? 1052 01:16:57,241 --> 01:17:00,155 She was responsible for a man killing himself! 1053 01:17:00,282 --> 01:17:03,897 The verdict was suicide but that's not where it started. 1054 01:17:04,031 --> 01:17:05,822 I thought it was cancer. 1055 01:17:06,490 --> 01:17:08,113 It was... 1056 01:17:08,240 --> 01:17:10,775 But he was so desperately sick. 1057 01:17:10,906 --> 01:17:14,106 lf you'd known him, you would've understood how forgivable it was. 1058 01:17:14,240 --> 01:17:16,693 - It's not as if she poisoned him. - That's what everyone thinks. 1059 01:17:16,823 --> 01:17:19,227 - She's a black widow. - I pity you, Marion. 1060 01:17:19,364 --> 01:17:21,568 Really? Well, I won't let you! 1061 01:17:21,698 --> 01:17:26,070 Right, that's it! You have a dance to organise, I suggest you all get to it! 1062 01:17:26,197 --> 01:17:27,855 Now! 1063 01:17:31,780 --> 01:17:34,351 Hilda! Come on, inside! 1064 01:17:36,697 --> 01:17:38,522 John... 1065 01:18:03,945 --> 01:18:07,061 Are you crying because you're angry or ashamed? 1066 01:18:09,194 --> 01:18:10,688 Neither. 1067 01:18:12,361 --> 01:18:16,817 Coming here has been the most demoralising experience of my life. 1068 01:18:22,027 --> 01:18:25,108 Why didn't you tell me? 1069 01:18:25,235 --> 01:18:27,770 I wanted to, everything just happened so fast. 1070 01:18:27,901 --> 01:18:30,058 That's not good enough. 1071 01:18:31,402 --> 01:18:34,269 I tried to, several times. 1072 01:18:36,068 --> 01:18:39,978 But you trusted me..."absolutely". 1073 01:18:41,984 --> 01:18:45,930 And you saw the field day those fatuous hypocrites made of it. 1074 01:18:46,067 --> 01:18:48,058 Please remember they're my family. 1075 01:18:48,192 --> 01:18:50,763 I shouldn't think of them at all if they weren't. 1076 01:18:50,900 --> 01:18:55,225 Still...you should have told me. 1077 01:18:56,817 --> 01:18:58,890 You should have loved me more. 1078 01:19:00,983 --> 01:19:03,139 I couldn't love you any more. 1079 01:19:03,275 --> 01:19:05,845 You should have loved me better. 1080 01:19:08,983 --> 01:19:11,269 I don't understand you, Larita. 1081 01:19:13,357 --> 01:19:15,892 I don't understand you at all. 1082 01:19:37,189 --> 01:19:41,645 1...2...3... Are you all left feet? 1083 01:19:41,772 --> 01:19:45,847 Dancing with you is like trying to move a piano. 1084 01:19:45,980 --> 01:19:48,350 I wonder what the American will be wearing. 1085 01:19:48,480 --> 01:19:50,719 Or who she'll be poisoning! 1086 01:19:53,521 --> 01:19:56,934 Do you like long, moonlit walks? 1087 01:19:57,063 --> 01:19:59,634 Only when taken by people who annoy me. 1088 01:19:59,771 --> 01:20:03,764 You've got me all to yourself. Larita's upstairs with a headache. 1089 01:20:03,895 --> 01:20:07,226 And which little fool, pray tell, gave her that? 1090 01:20:24,477 --> 01:20:28,057 - You ought to see if Larita is coping. - I already have. She's fine. 1091 01:20:28,185 --> 01:20:31,801 It's been a very trying day for her, John. 1092 01:20:31,935 --> 01:20:34,933 - Go and escort your wife down. - No, I wouldn't worry. 1093 01:20:35,060 --> 01:20:38,840 You know my wife, she'll make an entrance when she's ready. 1094 01:20:43,935 --> 01:20:45,760 Come in. 1095 01:20:48,435 --> 01:20:51,468 Quickly, you'll blow my cover. 1096 01:20:59,350 --> 01:21:01,970 Why are you sitting in the dark? 1097 01:21:02,100 --> 01:21:04,055 Watching. 1098 01:21:05,642 --> 01:21:08,805 People are so universally similar when their guard is down. 1099 01:21:08,933 --> 01:21:12,216 Oh, hello! Ha-ha! 1100 01:21:15,349 --> 01:21:19,509 It seems they are universally similar when their guard is up, as well. 1101 01:21:22,558 --> 01:21:24,015 May l? 1102 01:21:26,057 --> 01:21:30,346 - Thank you for being gallant today. - You are damn cool in a crisis. 1103 01:21:31,765 --> 01:21:34,965 The judge at my trial said something similar. 1104 01:21:37,140 --> 01:21:39,296 Why did you do it? 1105 01:21:41,848 --> 01:21:44,301 Why did you marry John? 1106 01:21:45,848 --> 01:21:49,509 My first husband was older, and his end was messy. 1107 01:21:51,556 --> 01:21:53,759 Long afterwards, this... 1108 01:21:55,389 --> 01:21:56,715 ...boy... 1109 01:21:56,847 --> 01:22:02,002 ...this pure boy arrived fresh and unblemished. 1110 01:22:05,221 --> 01:22:08,634 I married him because any other relationship seemed... 1111 01:22:09,513 --> 01:22:12,297 ...cheap and squalid. 1112 01:22:14,096 --> 01:22:18,587 My first marriage cost me my youth, and here I am stealing someone else's. 1113 01:22:20,637 --> 01:22:22,295 What will you do? 1114 01:22:24,387 --> 01:22:26,591 The best I can. 1115 01:22:32,636 --> 01:22:33,916 Oh, Davis, thank you. 1116 01:22:35,678 --> 01:22:38,842 - And thank you, Pinkie. - No, not at all, my dear. 1117 01:22:38,969 --> 01:22:41,588 - Just look at this turnout. - Hmm... 1118 01:22:41,720 --> 01:22:46,377 They've only come for a repeat performance of the Cincinnati succubus. 1119 01:22:46,510 --> 01:22:48,880 May I have the pleasure? 1120 01:23:22,759 --> 01:23:23,956 Oh, look! 1121 01:23:43,132 --> 01:23:46,545 - Tango, please. - Certainly. Tango... 1122 01:23:54,465 --> 01:23:57,213 Dance with me, John. 1123 01:23:58,715 --> 01:24:00,870 Lari, don't. 1124 01:24:01,006 --> 01:24:04,454 Please? Dance with me. 1125 01:24:46,378 --> 01:24:48,866 That was very gallant. 1126 01:25:40,042 --> 01:25:43,158 - You've got to stop them, Mother. - No, I don't. 1127 01:26:22,039 --> 01:26:25,155 Oh, marvellous! Marvellous! 1128 01:26:26,955 --> 01:26:30,238 Straight from the bordellos of Buenos Aires 1129 01:26:30,371 --> 01:26:33,737 to the Hippodrome of London, Maestro, take it away! 1130 01:26:35,371 --> 01:26:38,702 Jim, this is the end. 1131 01:26:49,579 --> 01:26:51,486 Congratulations, Madam. 1132 01:26:51,621 --> 01:26:55,365 - Have you been drinking, Furber? - Yes, Madam. Prodigiously. 1133 01:26:55,495 --> 01:26:58,197 - You are full of surprises. - Oh, yes, Madam. 1134 01:26:58,329 --> 01:27:00,403 I was even arrested once. 1135 01:27:00,536 --> 01:27:02,443 - What for? - Bigamy. 1136 01:27:10,869 --> 01:27:13,867 Ah, there you are, Pinkie, I've found you. 1137 01:27:24,660 --> 01:27:26,780 Larita, where are you going? 1138 01:27:26,910 --> 01:27:29,777 Away, Sarah. For John's sake. 1139 01:27:29,910 --> 01:27:31,651 Far, far away. 1140 01:27:32,784 --> 01:27:34,905 ls there anything I can do? 1141 01:27:35,035 --> 01:27:37,404 You can look after him. 1142 01:27:37,534 --> 01:27:41,195 Women like me are tiresome in love. We expect too much. 1143 01:27:43,075 --> 01:27:46,855 Marry John. It's the way things always should've been. 1144 01:27:46,992 --> 01:27:51,696 - I'm just so sorry I got in the way. - You love him that much? 1145 01:27:58,241 --> 01:28:00,694 Go. I'll cover for you. 1146 01:28:00,824 --> 01:28:02,530 Sweet Sarah. 1147 01:28:02,657 --> 01:28:05,905 So glad you've recovered from your headache. 1148 01:28:06,033 --> 01:28:08,984 Please don't build any convenient social lies on my behalf. 1149 01:28:09,115 --> 01:28:13,690 - I say, Mother is only... - Fighting to keep the charade alive? 1150 01:28:13,823 --> 01:28:17,189 You've shown tremendous fortitude holding this family together, Veronica, 1151 01:28:17,324 --> 01:28:19,113 and I can respect that. 1152 01:28:19,240 --> 01:28:23,944 What I can't respect is the manipulative road you've chosen to maintain control. 1153 01:28:24,073 --> 01:28:27,355 This war is over. Move on. 1154 01:28:27,490 --> 01:28:30,025 "Move on." Oh, how convenient. 1155 01:28:30,156 --> 01:28:34,528 Oh, wake up, Marion. Edgar's not coming back. 1156 01:28:34,655 --> 01:28:36,776 And that ring isn't stuck, you are. 1157 01:28:36,906 --> 01:28:41,527 And Hilda, you've got such promise, yet you're squandering it on malice. 1158 01:28:41,655 --> 01:28:43,563 My advice to both you girls? 1159 01:28:44,489 --> 01:28:48,352 Run! Go see the world through your own eyes. 1160 01:28:49,988 --> 01:28:53,567 So speaks the siren, leading the sailors to their death. 1161 01:28:53,696 --> 01:28:56,943 At least I'm not Medusa, turning them to stone. 1162 01:28:57,072 --> 01:29:01,195 - Get out! - Larita? Lari? 1163 01:29:02,071 --> 01:29:05,022 - Lari, don't go. - John, I have to. 1164 01:29:05,154 --> 01:29:08,601 I can't live here. Nothing can. 1165 01:29:08,737 --> 01:29:12,268 But you're my wife, and I love you. 1166 01:29:13,653 --> 01:29:15,727 Oh, John, my darling... 1167 01:29:17,861 --> 01:29:20,480 You don't know what love is. 1168 01:29:20,611 --> 01:29:24,936 You have no idea what it means to love someone so much 1169 01:29:25,070 --> 01:29:27,771 that you will do anything for them. 1170 01:29:31,611 --> 01:29:34,277 Even inject them with poison 1171 01:29:34,402 --> 01:29:37,933 when they were too feeble to do it for themselves. 1172 01:29:43,610 --> 01:29:46,892 I don't believe that you could've ever loved me like that. 1173 01:29:55,567 --> 01:29:57,392 Oh, John, let her go. 1174 01:30:00,192 --> 01:30:05,773 Let her go, off into the sunset to inject another family with her poison! 1175 01:30:05,900 --> 01:30:07,890 Mother... Off you go! 1176 01:30:08,025 --> 01:30:10,395 Before your past catches up with you...again! 1177 01:30:10,524 --> 01:30:12,231 Mother! 1178 01:30:14,775 --> 01:30:17,097 Oh, you evil... 1179 01:30:17,232 --> 01:30:19,389 Mother! Shut up! 1180 01:30:22,650 --> 01:30:25,138 They are predicting warmer weather, Madam. 1181 01:30:25,274 --> 01:30:28,390 Yes, Furber, I believe they are. Thank you. 1182 01:30:33,607 --> 01:30:35,064 Very generous. 1183 01:30:36,357 --> 01:30:39,604 There's something special in there for Jackson. Make sure he gets it. 1184 01:30:39,731 --> 01:30:42,645 Of course. Where will Madam be staying? 1185 01:30:43,689 --> 01:30:45,147 Who knows? 1186 01:30:45,898 --> 01:30:47,438 Good luck. 1187 01:30:48,689 --> 01:30:50,431 And you, Furber. 1188 01:30:51,397 --> 01:30:53,968 Would you forward the painting please, Furber? 1189 01:30:54,105 --> 01:30:56,392 To where, sir? 1190 01:31:02,772 --> 01:31:05,723 I shall enjoy passing on the good news, sir. 1191 01:31:09,729 --> 01:31:15,512 Well, my dear, when the going gets tough, the tough get going. 1192 01:31:15,646 --> 01:31:19,889 Really? 1193 01:31:20,938 --> 01:31:24,018 I'm all ears. 1194 01:31:24,145 --> 01:31:28,932 these wheels in motion 1195 01:31:29,062 --> 01:31:32,676 1196 01:31:34,353 --> 01:31:38,761 I'll climb any mountain 1197 01:31:38,894 --> 01:31:42,722 1198 01:31:42,852 --> 01:31:45,554 1199 01:31:47,685 --> 01:31:50,469 1200 01:31:52,019 --> 01:31:55,051 1201 01:31:56,809 --> 01:31:59,345 1202 01:32:01,476 --> 01:32:04,723 1203 01:32:05,684 --> 01:32:09,548 1204 01:32:09,684 --> 01:32:14,388 1205 01:32:14,518 --> 01:32:18,925 in that old-fashioned way 1206 01:32:19,059 --> 01:32:24,178 I'll climb any mountain 1207 01:32:24,308 --> 01:32:28,088 1208 01:32:28,225 --> 01:32:30,926 1209 01:32:33,016 --> 01:32:35,765 1210 01:32:37,099 --> 01:32:40,299 1211 01:32:42,098 --> 01:32:44,587 1212 01:33:07,889 --> 01:33:12,795 My Lords, ladies and gentlemen, introducing the Easy Virtue Orchestra. 1213 01:33:14,971 --> 01:33:18,254 On piano, the honourable James Watson. 1214 01:33:22,471 --> 01:33:25,303 On the bass, Thomas "The Bass Engine" Mason. 1215 01:33:28,846 --> 01:33:31,714 On the euphonium, Oren Marshall. 1216 01:33:33,845 --> 01:33:35,836 Christopher Webster, trombone. 1217 01:33:37,470 --> 01:33:42,293 Drums, Mr David Rowntree and Benjamin Bryant. 1218 01:33:46,011 --> 01:33:48,465 On the ukulele, Paul Woollard. 1219 01:33:49,886 --> 01:33:52,919 On the guitar, Christopher Montague. 1220 01:33:55,511 --> 01:33:58,378 On the washboard, Jason Boshoff. 1221 01:33:59,677 --> 01:34:04,169 Saxophones, Mike "The Micro" Smith and Samuel Franke. 1222 01:34:08,593 --> 01:34:12,669 On clarinets, Christopher Caldwell and Bradley Grant. 1223 01:34:16,635 --> 01:34:20,249 On the trumpets, Gerard Presencer and Christopher Storr. 1224 01:34:25,343 --> 01:34:29,916 On strings, Sophie Solomon, Perry Montague-Mason, Emlyn Singleton, 1225 01:34:30,051 --> 01:34:33,831 Boguslaw Kostecki, Peter Lale, David Daniels and Joe Knight. 1226 01:34:33,966 --> 01:34:35,508 Thank you. 1227 01:34:36,550 --> 01:34:39,217 And on the saw, David Coulter. 1228 01:34:41,008 --> 01:34:44,290 On the bandoneon, lan "Tango-man" Watson. 1229 01:34:47,174 --> 01:34:50,670 And on the oboe, Katherine "St-John-St-John" St John. 1230 01:34:52,341 --> 01:34:53,881 Thanks, Kate. 1231 01:34:54,007 --> 01:34:56,294 On the slide whistle, Stephan Elliott. 1232 01:34:57,590 --> 01:34:59,830 Michelle De Vries on the cymbal. 1233 01:34:59,965 --> 01:35:02,003 Barnaby Thompson on spoons. 1234 01:35:03,340 --> 01:35:06,042 Tristram Penna, Gramophone. 1235 01:35:06,173 --> 01:35:07,666 Thanks, Tris. 1236 01:35:07,798 --> 01:35:10,712 And on the banjo, Benedict De Vries. 1237 01:35:13,256 --> 01:35:16,041 Ladies and Gentlemen, you've been a wonderful audience. 1238 01:35:16,173 --> 01:35:19,372 Tell your friends and please come back soon. 1239 01:35:19,506 --> 01:35:22,753 And remember, keep your powder dry. 1240 01:35:26,089 --> 01:35:28,458 Goodnight. Thank you. 1241 01:35:31,505 --> 01:35:35,581 a one-way ticket 1242 01:35:36,672 --> 01:35:40,617 - - Really? 1243 01:35:40,754 --> 01:35:44,286 1244 01:35:45,338 --> 01:35:48,619 1245 01:35:48,754 --> 01:35:54,751 - - I'll climb any mountain! 1246 01:35:54,878 --> 01:35:58,872 - - I'll do anything! 1247 01:35:59,003 --> 01:36:03,660 - - 1248 01:36:03,795 --> 01:36:07,788 - - 1249 01:36:07,920 --> 01:36:12,624 - - 1250 01:36:12,752 --> 01:36:17,872 - - 1251 01:36:18,002 --> 01:36:20,669 1252 01:36:22,002 --> 01:36:25,083 1253 01:36:27,210 --> 01:36:29,876 1254 01:36:30,960 --> 01:36:35,203 1255 01:36:46,042 --> 01:36:47,914 Gobble, gobble!