1 00:00:30,400 --> 00:00:33,198 ♪ I wanna hold your hand 2 00:00:33,240 --> 00:00:35,800 ♪ I wanna hold your hand 3 00:00:35,840 --> 00:00:38,638 I wanna hold your throat! Pack it in, Wilfred. 4 00:00:38,680 --> 00:00:42,639 - I've got to practise somewhere. - Not on British Railways property or time. 5 00:00:42,680 --> 00:00:46,593 - There aren't any passengers. - You've frightened them off! 6 00:00:47,600 --> 00:00:50,831 - Have we had any post? - On your desk where I always put it. 7 00:00:54,760 --> 00:00:58,355 - I can't see it. - Except for today. I put it on the counter. 8 00:00:59,720 --> 00:01:02,280 - I don't know what I'd do without you. - Thanks! 9 00:01:02,320 --> 00:01:04,117 But I'd rather. 10 00:01:04,160 --> 00:01:06,116 - You know the platform? - Yes. 11 00:01:06,160 --> 00:01:10,551 Go on to it, turn right, walk ten yards, and there's a sign saying "Gentlemen". 12 00:01:10,600 --> 00:01:15,151 Don't let it worry you. Go straight in and polish the brasses. 13 00:01:15,200 --> 00:01:18,431 - Are you trying to get at me? - As if I would! 14 00:01:19,360 --> 00:01:21,669 - You haven't had breakfast. - No, Mum. 15 00:01:21,720 --> 00:01:24,951 I got up early to practise my guitar. I found a new chord. 16 00:01:25,000 --> 00:01:28,072 - Have you? - The sooner it's lost, the better. 17 00:01:28,120 --> 00:01:32,875 Stop picking on him, Jack! You'll give him an inferiority complex. 18 00:01:32,920 --> 00:01:36,879 Wilfred, get your hair cut. You look like a right barmpot! 19 00:01:36,920 --> 00:01:39,639 That should restore his confidence. 20 00:01:39,680 --> 00:01:42,194 I'm his mother. I can say these things. 21 00:01:42,240 --> 00:01:44,356 He knows it's nothing personal. 22 00:01:44,400 --> 00:01:48,075 - Pop this on Parkin's desk. - You told me to clean t'brasses. 23 00:01:48,120 --> 00:01:50,918 - Do the letter first, Wilfred. - Right-o. 24 00:01:50,960 --> 00:01:52,951 Come in. 25 00:01:53,000 --> 00:01:54,115 I'll phone Harry. 26 00:01:54,160 --> 00:01:56,993 - What for? - To fit Wilfred in for a haircut. 27 00:01:57,040 --> 00:01:59,713 You might have a customer out there wanting a ticket. 28 00:01:59,760 --> 00:02:02,354 A customer? That'll be the day! 29 00:02:02,400 --> 00:02:05,790 Hello, Harry. Have you got a minute to cut Wilfred's hair? 30 00:02:05,840 --> 00:02:09,150 You've chosen a very bad morning, I'm afraid. 31 00:02:09,200 --> 00:02:11,668 I've got a puncture to mend, 32 00:02:11,720 --> 00:02:14,757 chickens to feed, tomatoes to water... 33 00:02:14,800 --> 00:02:17,997 On top of that, there might be a bloomin' train any minute. 34 00:02:18,040 --> 00:02:20,270 I'm rushed off my feet. 35 00:02:20,320 --> 00:02:24,233 It doesn't have to be this morning. I'll send him up this afternoon. 36 00:02:24,280 --> 00:02:26,191 I want it cut like the Beatles. 37 00:02:26,240 --> 00:02:29,789 And can you make him look like a Beatle? 38 00:02:29,840 --> 00:02:33,549 Why not? He's halfway there already. 39 00:02:35,160 --> 00:02:38,550 Get cracking. Open the booking office window, Ethel. 40 00:02:38,600 --> 00:02:41,512 - Where are you going? - To the buffet for a cuppa. 41 00:02:41,560 --> 00:02:44,313 You men! You haven't done a stroke of work yet! 42 00:02:44,360 --> 00:02:48,069 - I've opened this letter. - Dear. Shall I fetch you an icepack? 43 00:02:50,920 --> 00:02:53,957 Anyone for the 9:30 to Busten and Wenstead? 44 00:02:55,200 --> 00:02:58,476 Busten and Wenstead, stopping at Moscow and Peking. 45 00:02:58,520 --> 00:02:59,270 Morning! 46 00:02:59,320 --> 00:03:03,359 Hello, your very reverendness. Can I help you? 47 00:03:03,400 --> 00:03:05,994 Two day returns to Wenstead, please. 48 00:03:06,040 --> 00:03:11,353 Certainly, sir. Now, that will be a total of seven shillings, please. 49 00:03:11,400 --> 00:03:13,630 Thank you very much. 50 00:03:13,680 --> 00:03:16,433 Hope you enjoy our morning service! 51 00:03:24,920 --> 00:03:27,912 Right, come on, lad. Time to stoke up. 52 00:03:29,600 --> 00:03:31,591 We're due out at half-past. 53 00:03:33,440 --> 00:03:35,749 You haven't touched your bun. 54 00:03:36,800 --> 00:03:38,836 What's up with Ralph? 55 00:03:40,560 --> 00:03:43,074 He's going through an emotional crisis. 56 00:03:43,120 --> 00:03:47,352 He's been real moody since Jack said he couldn't go out with our Gloria. 57 00:03:47,400 --> 00:03:50,392 It's nothing to do with Gloria. It's his work. 58 00:03:51,400 --> 00:03:55,951 - What's up, love? - I may have to go on strike tomorrow. 59 00:03:56,000 --> 00:03:58,912 Strike? I've heard nothing about a strike. 60 00:03:58,960 --> 00:04:01,474 It's been called by Ted Urquart. 61 00:04:01,520 --> 00:04:04,671 - Who's he when he's at home? - He's my uncle. 62 00:04:04,720 --> 00:04:06,472 My Uncle Ted. 63 00:04:06,520 --> 00:04:09,796 I don't see what your uncle's got to do with you striking. 64 00:04:09,840 --> 00:04:13,753 He's just been made branch secretary of the union in Clumberfield 65 00:04:13,800 --> 00:04:16,394 and he's calling for militant action. 66 00:04:16,440 --> 00:04:19,318 He must be mad. We're fighting for our lives here. 67 00:04:19,360 --> 00:04:24,115 Doctor Beeching's standing there with an axe waiting for you to strike. Don't you see? 68 00:04:24,160 --> 00:04:26,071 No. 69 00:04:26,120 --> 00:04:28,554 In those glasses, he doesn't see anything. 70 00:04:28,600 --> 00:04:33,390 - Give us a cup of tea, will you, love? - Come and talk some sense into Ralph. 71 00:04:33,440 --> 00:04:35,715 He's harbouring dangerous thoughts. 72 00:04:35,760 --> 00:04:38,672 Listen, lad. Gloria doesn't want to go out with... 73 00:04:38,720 --> 00:04:41,075 It's nothing to do with Gloria. 74 00:04:41,120 --> 00:04:44,954 If it's her friend Amy, she's asking for it. 75 00:04:46,280 --> 00:04:49,272 It's not that, Jack. He's thinking of going on strike. 76 00:04:49,320 --> 00:04:51,675 On strike? Rubbish! 77 00:04:51,720 --> 00:04:55,633 It's not rubbish. Ted Urquart says we've got a genuine grievance. 78 00:04:55,680 --> 00:04:58,672 He would! They don't call him Red Ted for nothing. 79 00:04:58,720 --> 00:05:02,076 - Do you mind? He's my uncle. - So? You don't have to obey him! 80 00:05:02,120 --> 00:05:03,519 My mum says I should. 81 00:05:03,560 --> 00:05:06,996 - Your mum? Why? - She's Uncle Ted's sister. 82 00:05:07,040 --> 00:05:12,034 She says family should stick together because blood is thicker than water. 83 00:05:12,080 --> 00:05:14,469 I'll tell you something thicker than that. 84 00:05:14,520 --> 00:05:16,750 - What? - You, you daft apeth! 85 00:05:16,800 --> 00:05:20,554 - Can't you talk some sense into him? - I tried but he won't listen. 86 00:05:20,600 --> 00:05:22,875 He's got a stubborn streak in him. 87 00:05:22,920 --> 00:05:26,356 You're going to make yourself unpopular with the staff here. 88 00:05:26,400 --> 00:05:30,188 If I don't strike, I'm going to cop it from my mates in the union. 89 00:05:30,240 --> 00:05:32,231 They'll call me a Blackfoot. 90 00:05:32,280 --> 00:05:36,592 Not unless you're wearing feathers in your cap and waving a tomahawk. 91 00:05:37,880 --> 00:05:41,555 Listen, Ralph. We are members of the same union. 92 00:05:41,600 --> 00:05:44,751 If the strike was official, we'd join you. But it's not. 93 00:05:44,800 --> 00:05:47,473 You're being got at by a communist agitator. 94 00:05:47,520 --> 00:05:49,476 He's counting on my support. 95 00:05:49,520 --> 00:05:52,080 Sometimes you have to turn a blind eye. 96 00:05:52,120 --> 00:05:54,395 That's right, Ralph. Remember Nelson? 97 00:05:54,440 --> 00:05:55,555 Nelson who? 98 00:05:56,600 --> 00:05:59,068 Not Nelson anything. Just Nelson. 99 00:05:59,120 --> 00:06:01,429 They ran up a signal saying stop 100 00:06:01,480 --> 00:06:04,995 but he put his telescope to his blind eye and went right ahead. 101 00:06:05,040 --> 00:06:06,314 Did he hit anything? 102 00:06:06,360 --> 00:06:09,158 Hit anything? 103 00:06:09,200 --> 00:06:12,078 He demolished half the French fleet! 104 00:06:12,120 --> 00:06:14,509 With a telescope and only one eye, 105 00:06:14,560 --> 00:06:17,916 he shouldn't be on the footplate in the first place. 106 00:06:19,240 --> 00:06:21,708 - Your turn. - Pass. 107 00:06:21,760 --> 00:06:23,751 Hey, Mum, can I have some money? 108 00:06:23,800 --> 00:06:26,678 I suppose so. What's it for? 109 00:06:26,720 --> 00:06:29,598 - Shouldn't you be at college? - Not till later. 110 00:06:29,640 --> 00:06:31,039 - Here you are, love. - Ta. 111 00:06:31,080 --> 00:06:33,150 - Bring me the change. - If there is any. 112 00:06:33,200 --> 00:06:34,872 - What you going to buy? - Why? 113 00:06:34,920 --> 00:06:38,799 - I like to know where my money goes. - I'm going to buy a new skirt. 114 00:06:38,840 --> 00:06:42,435 You might try buying the bottom half of that one! 115 00:06:42,480 --> 00:06:46,598 - You're showing your ignorance. - It's nothing to what you're showing! 116 00:06:46,640 --> 00:06:49,154 - Come on, Ralph. Time to go. - If I must. 117 00:06:49,200 --> 00:06:51,634 For heaven's sake, don't look so miserable! 118 00:06:51,680 --> 00:06:53,636 I can't help it. 119 00:06:53,680 --> 00:06:56,035 You're still thinking about the strike? 120 00:06:56,080 --> 00:06:58,116 No, I'm thinking about Gloria now. 121 00:07:05,080 --> 00:07:07,071 Two bob on the favourite in the 2:30... 122 00:07:07,320 --> 00:07:11,279 Half a crown on Top Hat in the 4:15... 123 00:07:11,320 --> 00:07:13,117 Morning, Harry. 124 00:07:13,160 --> 00:07:18,439 - And a bob each way on Tulsa. - You're not backing horses again, are you? 125 00:07:18,480 --> 00:07:21,074 Why don't you mind your own business? 126 00:07:21,120 --> 00:07:24,908 I don't like to see a man in the clutches of temptation. 127 00:07:24,960 --> 00:07:27,235 Well, don't look then. 128 00:07:28,720 --> 00:07:31,632 I brought you a little snack for your elevenses. 129 00:07:31,680 --> 00:07:32,635 Ta. 130 00:07:32,680 --> 00:07:35,831 It's a Cornish pasty with a special filling. 131 00:07:35,880 --> 00:07:38,348 What kind of filling? 132 00:07:38,400 --> 00:07:40,436 Came out of my head. 133 00:07:42,960 --> 00:07:45,076 Well, it's not brains then, is it? 134 00:07:47,080 --> 00:07:50,595 The bells! The bells! 135 00:07:53,320 --> 00:07:55,311 That'll be the 9:30. 136 00:07:55,360 --> 00:07:58,636 It's lack of food that makes you so irritable. 137 00:07:58,680 --> 00:08:01,353 You don't eat properly. 138 00:08:01,400 --> 00:08:05,279 Why don't you come round this evening for some supper? 139 00:08:06,640 --> 00:08:08,756 No. No, I... 140 00:08:09,760 --> 00:08:12,718 I might be going down the Railwayman's Club. 141 00:08:12,760 --> 00:08:17,436 With all that drinking, smoking, noisy music and smutty stories? 142 00:08:17,480 --> 00:08:20,711 You know how to influence a man, don't you? 143 00:08:21,920 --> 00:08:23,876 - Do I, Harry? - Yeah. 144 00:08:23,920 --> 00:08:26,593 Now I definitely am going! 145 00:08:31,080 --> 00:08:34,072 Come on, lad, one more shovel. 146 00:08:38,320 --> 00:08:41,790 As fast as I put it on, it burns it up. 147 00:08:41,840 --> 00:08:45,276 That's the nature of coal, lad. I wonder you hadn't noticed. 148 00:08:45,320 --> 00:08:48,278 I'm just a slave to the capitalist system. 149 00:08:49,320 --> 00:08:51,880 - Who said that? - I did. 150 00:08:52,640 --> 00:08:54,756 I did! 151 00:09:01,600 --> 00:09:02,999 Come on, lass. 152 00:09:03,040 --> 00:09:05,554 I didn't know I was going to have the pleasure. 153 00:09:05,600 --> 00:09:09,878 - Well, you're not. - You can travel with me in the guard's van. 154 00:09:09,920 --> 00:09:10,989 Thank you, Percy! 155 00:09:11,040 --> 00:09:13,873 There's a vicar in that carriage. Go in there. 156 00:09:14,800 --> 00:09:16,870 Dad, no! 157 00:09:16,920 --> 00:09:21,516 - Some vicars can be dodgy, you know. - Not half as dodgy as guards. 158 00:09:26,520 --> 00:09:28,511 Gloria's just got on! 159 00:09:37,640 --> 00:09:40,438 Have we got steam up yet? 160 00:09:40,480 --> 00:09:42,994 One of us has. 161 00:09:45,680 --> 00:09:47,113 Right away! 162 00:09:50,520 --> 00:09:53,557 Now, remember, lad, just one. 163 00:09:56,040 --> 00:09:59,271 You've done it again, haven't you? 164 00:10:05,320 --> 00:10:07,993 Hello. Hello? 165 00:10:09,840 --> 00:10:12,718 Hello, Mr Parkin. There's nobody there. 166 00:10:12,760 --> 00:10:16,355 Wilfred, when you answer the telephone, don't just say hello. 167 00:10:16,400 --> 00:10:18,391 Say who you are. 168 00:10:18,440 --> 00:10:21,238 Roger and out. 169 00:10:22,720 --> 00:10:24,711 Who you are. 170 00:10:27,800 --> 00:10:29,836 Still nobody there, Mr Parkin. 171 00:10:35,240 --> 00:10:37,834 Is Mr Parkin at home? 172 00:10:37,880 --> 00:10:40,758 He's in his office. He's in one of his funny moods. 173 00:10:40,800 --> 00:10:44,918 What I always say is "funny is as funny does". 174 00:10:51,720 --> 00:10:54,439 Hatley Station. Stationmaster's office. 175 00:10:54,480 --> 00:10:58,155 Good morning, Mr Orkindale. What can I do for you? 176 00:10:58,200 --> 00:11:00,555 Ted Urquart? Yes, yes, I have your letter. 177 00:11:00,600 --> 00:11:02,830 One moment, Mr Orkindale. Come in! 178 00:11:05,680 --> 00:11:09,673 I've cleaned, washed and ironed your dusters, Mr Parkin. 179 00:11:09,720 --> 00:11:11,597 Thank you. I'm on the phone. 180 00:11:11,640 --> 00:11:14,950 Are you? Well, don't mind me. Carry on. 181 00:11:15,000 --> 00:11:17,560 I agree. The last thing we want is a strike. 182 00:11:17,600 --> 00:11:22,754 - It won't disturb you if I polish the window. - Yes. No. I'm sorry, Mr Orkindale. 183 00:11:22,800 --> 00:11:25,712 No sense having a window if you can't see through it. 184 00:11:25,760 --> 00:11:27,830 - Could you repeat that? - No sense... 185 00:11:27,880 --> 00:11:29,279 Not you! 186 00:11:30,320 --> 00:11:35,235 Yes, yes, of course I'll have a word with the staff. Right away. Yes. Goodbye. 187 00:11:35,280 --> 00:11:37,271 Damn and blast! 188 00:11:37,320 --> 00:11:40,278 - Not bad news, I hope? - I'm sorry, Mrs Plumtree. 189 00:11:40,320 --> 00:11:42,436 Quite all right, I've heard worse. 190 00:11:42,480 --> 00:11:46,268 - I need to have a word with Mr Skinner. - He's in the booking office. 191 00:11:46,320 --> 00:11:49,471 Would you stop messing about with that window? 192 00:11:49,520 --> 00:11:52,956 I'm just wiping off the condescension. 193 00:11:55,840 --> 00:12:00,277 So that's a shilling each way on Bluebird for the 2:30. 194 00:12:00,320 --> 00:12:02,675 And Merrylegs for the 3:15. 195 00:12:02,720 --> 00:12:04,756 - Mr Skinner? - Yes, Mr Parkin? 196 00:12:04,800 --> 00:12:06,870 That's right. 3:15. 197 00:12:06,920 --> 00:12:09,434 - Ethel! Ethel! - And then there's nothing... 198 00:12:12,400 --> 00:12:16,075 ...and then there's nothing till the 5:30 to Clumberfield! 199 00:12:17,560 --> 00:12:21,269 Calling at Coldhorton and Orston in the Wold. 200 00:12:21,320 --> 00:12:24,153 Hello, Mr Parkin. It's all go, in't it? 201 00:12:24,200 --> 00:12:25,918 Or possibly stop. 202 00:12:25,960 --> 00:12:29,669 Mr Orkindale was on the telephone with rumours of a wildcat strike. 203 00:12:29,720 --> 00:12:32,188 The union's being stirred up by Ted Urquart. 204 00:12:32,240 --> 00:12:35,550 If the engine drivers and firemen walk out at Clumberfield, 205 00:12:35,600 --> 00:12:37,591 no trains will stop at Hatley. 206 00:12:37,640 --> 00:12:41,030 Mr Orkindale says if Doctor Beeching gets a sniff of trouble, 207 00:12:41,080 --> 00:12:45,232 he'll close down the line and we'll be joining the ranks of the unemployed. 208 00:12:45,280 --> 00:12:48,829 'Eck. We'll have to put in for abundancy money. 209 00:12:49,960 --> 00:12:54,590 It just takes one man to down tools and it has repercussions all down the line. 210 00:12:54,640 --> 00:12:56,631 What about Arnold and the others? 211 00:12:56,680 --> 00:12:59,592 Arnold's as solid as a rock but Ralph's a problem. 212 00:12:59,640 --> 00:13:02,279 Ted's his uncle so he's got divided loyalties. 213 00:13:02,320 --> 00:13:05,073 Doesn't he realise he'll be ruining his career? 214 00:13:05,120 --> 00:13:09,477 In two years, he'll be a qualified engine driver. The dream of most young men. 215 00:13:09,520 --> 00:13:11,954 Aye, it used to be mine once. 216 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:15,197 Till I met the wife. Then it had to change. 217 00:13:15,240 --> 00:13:17,913 Didn't she like the smell of oil and coal dust? 218 00:13:17,960 --> 00:13:20,349 It wasn't that. I couldn't leave her. 219 00:13:20,400 --> 00:13:23,233 I had to have a job on the station to keep an eye on her. 220 00:13:23,280 --> 00:13:24,235 Why? 221 00:13:24,280 --> 00:13:27,352 You may have noticed my wife attracts men like a magnet. 222 00:13:27,400 --> 00:13:28,594 R-Really? 223 00:13:28,640 --> 00:13:31,791 If a bloke gave her the glad eye, I'd thump him. 224 00:13:31,840 --> 00:13:34,673 So would I. If I were you. 225 00:13:35,840 --> 00:13:39,719 I remember when I was engaged to my hubby, he had to fight for my honour. 226 00:13:39,760 --> 00:13:43,036 - Very commendable. - How long before you gave in? 227 00:13:46,760 --> 00:13:48,876 Did you train to cut hair, Harry? 228 00:13:48,920 --> 00:13:50,911 No, no, it's a gift. 229 00:13:52,200 --> 00:13:54,919 You're either born with it or you're not. 230 00:13:54,960 --> 00:13:57,428 So why did you take it up? 231 00:13:57,480 --> 00:14:01,189 - Wilfred, stop wriggling! - I've got hair all down my shirt! 232 00:14:01,240 --> 00:14:05,836 If you don't sit still, you'll have an ear down there as well. 233 00:14:05,880 --> 00:14:07,108 Argh! 234 00:14:07,160 --> 00:14:11,153 Wilfred, Mr Parkin doesn't want scruffy people working on his station. 235 00:14:11,200 --> 00:14:14,590 - It won't matter if we go on strike. - There won't be one. 236 00:14:14,640 --> 00:14:19,395 I wouldn't mind a couple of days off. I've not been sleeping. 237 00:14:19,440 --> 00:14:22,113 I keep hearing bells in my head. 238 00:14:22,160 --> 00:14:26,517 You can't put us all out of work just cos you're not sleeping. Try Horlicks. 239 00:14:26,560 --> 00:14:29,791 We used to have proper strikes in the old days. 240 00:14:29,840 --> 00:14:34,072 I was in the big one, you know. The General Strike in 1926. 241 00:14:34,120 --> 00:14:35,872 - Were you? - Yeah. 242 00:14:35,920 --> 00:14:38,878 I was a rabble rouser in them days. 243 00:14:38,920 --> 00:14:40,751 A real firebrand. 244 00:14:40,800 --> 00:14:45,396 Them bosses would have got the flat end of my tongue if I'd have gone to London. 245 00:14:45,440 --> 00:14:49,513 - Why didn't you? - The bloomin' trains weren't running! 246 00:14:55,000 --> 00:14:57,878 No, it's definitely this one, May. 247 00:14:57,920 --> 00:15:00,639 Are you sure? Try the other one again. 248 00:15:09,920 --> 00:15:11,035 Yes, I'm sure. 249 00:15:11,080 --> 00:15:14,038 This one's the Stork, that one's the butter. 250 00:15:15,040 --> 00:15:17,713 Well, that's another theory out the window. 251 00:15:19,040 --> 00:15:22,112 Right, I'll just take this through to Mr Parkin. 252 00:15:26,560 --> 00:15:28,949 - Is it teatime already? - It's gone four. 253 00:15:29,000 --> 00:15:31,833 Sponge cake. You needn't have bothered just for me. 254 00:15:31,880 --> 00:15:34,348 I haven't. It's for Mr Parkin. 255 00:15:34,400 --> 00:15:39,155 - Why can't he fetch his own tea? - He's busy. He phoned through for it. 256 00:15:39,200 --> 00:15:40,200 Come. 257 00:15:42,400 --> 00:15:44,994 Thank you, May. 258 00:15:45,040 --> 00:15:48,032 I wouldn't have bothered you but I'm expecting a call. 259 00:15:48,080 --> 00:15:51,675 - No trouble, Cecil. - Lemon sponge! You know my weakness. 260 00:15:51,720 --> 00:15:54,280 Only too well. 261 00:15:54,320 --> 00:15:57,676 May... What wouldn't I give for a stolen kiss? 262 00:15:57,720 --> 00:16:02,919 I've no idea but I'll tell you what you'll get. Now behave yourself. Jack's through there. 263 00:16:04,480 --> 00:16:07,711 I think it was a cruel fate to bring us together again. 264 00:16:07,760 --> 00:16:12,151 - Put in for a transfer. - Never! I shall always be in your thrall. 265 00:16:12,200 --> 00:16:15,636 Fine. As long as you stay out of my kitchen. 266 00:16:17,560 --> 00:16:19,516 How old do you think Harry is? 267 00:16:19,560 --> 00:16:24,190 I wouldn't presume to ask him but I'd say he was in the prime of life. 268 00:16:24,240 --> 00:16:28,279 - He was in the General Strike. - So was my husband. He... 269 00:16:28,320 --> 00:16:30,197 He was an engine driver, you know. 270 00:16:30,240 --> 00:16:31,912 - No. 271 00:16:31,960 --> 00:16:34,428 He was with the Gas Light and Coke Company. 272 00:16:34,480 --> 00:16:36,471 - Was he? - Until the strike. 273 00:16:36,520 --> 00:16:41,071 And then they called for people to drive trains, so he volunteered. 274 00:16:41,120 --> 00:16:45,796 He took to it like a duck to water. He never looked back. 275 00:16:45,840 --> 00:16:47,910 Tricky, if you're shunting. 276 00:16:49,840 --> 00:16:53,389 Vera, would you mind taking Jack a cup of tea and a lemon sponge. 277 00:16:53,440 --> 00:16:55,431 He always comes for it. 278 00:16:55,480 --> 00:16:58,358 I know. He's in a huff cos I took one through to Mr Parkin. 279 00:16:58,400 --> 00:17:02,234 The green-eyed monster. 280 00:17:02,280 --> 00:17:05,192 Vera, that's no way to talk about Mr Parkin! 281 00:17:05,240 --> 00:17:06,798 I mean jealousy. 282 00:17:06,840 --> 00:17:10,594 You only took tea. You weren't making mad passionate love, were you? 283 00:17:10,640 --> 00:17:13,154 No! Not really. 284 00:17:15,400 --> 00:17:18,198 You'll have to be careful. Jack can be violent. 285 00:17:18,240 --> 00:17:19,912 I can handle him, don't worry. 286 00:17:19,960 --> 00:17:23,157 You could twist any man round your little finger. 287 00:17:23,200 --> 00:17:27,193 Sometimes you have to. Remember that strike we had last year? 288 00:17:27,240 --> 00:17:31,756 Ooh, I do. Come to think of it, your Jack was the one who called it off. 289 00:17:31,800 --> 00:17:33,791 Yeah, and I'll tell you why. 290 00:17:33,840 --> 00:17:38,152 I locked the bedroom door and made him sleep on the settee. 291 00:17:38,960 --> 00:17:42,714 You mean you denied him his conjugular rights? 292 00:17:42,760 --> 00:17:45,832 - For two whole weeks. - Fancy! 293 00:17:45,880 --> 00:17:49,634 Mind you, it was a toss-up which one of us gave in first. 294 00:17:49,680 --> 00:17:52,513 It's a pity you're not having an affair with Ralph. 295 00:17:52,560 --> 00:17:54,551 Ethel, wash your mouth out. 296 00:18:01,600 --> 00:18:04,398 Hatley, Hatley, Hatley! 297 00:18:05,320 --> 00:18:11,793 Right, lad, now just a gentle touch on the brakes and then... 298 00:18:18,840 --> 00:18:20,831 You'll never learn, will you? 299 00:18:20,880 --> 00:18:24,156 Well, I won't have to if I go on strike, will I? 300 00:18:28,680 --> 00:18:30,671 Thank you, sir. 301 00:18:30,720 --> 00:18:32,711 Thank you, madam. 302 00:18:34,120 --> 00:18:36,315 Hi, Dad! 303 00:18:36,360 --> 00:18:40,194 - I hope Percy behaved himself. - He had to. Amy was with me. 304 00:18:40,240 --> 00:18:44,677 - I was a perfect gent. - You can take me to the pictures tonight. 305 00:18:44,720 --> 00:18:46,438 You're on. Back row. 306 00:18:46,480 --> 00:18:49,278 Should be thrilling. The Beast With Five Fingers. 307 00:18:49,320 --> 00:18:51,754 Aye? What's the picture called? 308 00:18:59,000 --> 00:19:01,673 - Cup of your delicious tea, May. - Right. 309 00:19:01,720 --> 00:19:03,472 After you, ladies. 310 00:19:03,520 --> 00:19:07,911 - Can we have a bacon sandwich? - Pop in the kitchen and help yourselves. 311 00:19:07,960 --> 00:19:09,188 Thanks. 312 00:19:09,240 --> 00:19:12,596 - Did you get your skirt? - They didn't have the right colour. 313 00:19:12,640 --> 00:19:17,111 - I got a bikini instead. - As long as you don't tell your father. 314 00:19:17,160 --> 00:19:19,674 Where are you going for your summer holidays? 315 00:19:19,720 --> 00:19:22,792 - Skegness. - What a coincidence! So am I. 316 00:19:22,840 --> 00:19:25,593 I don't think so. 317 00:19:25,640 --> 00:19:30,236 I thought of having a bikini but I'd be too embarrassed having men staring at me. 318 00:19:30,280 --> 00:19:32,271 I find that hard to believe. 319 00:19:32,320 --> 00:19:35,835 - What, me being embarrassed? - No, men staring at you. 320 00:19:37,400 --> 00:19:41,552 You wouldn't talk so daft if you'd suffered unemployment in the '30s. 321 00:19:41,600 --> 00:19:44,672 - You don't remember that, do you? - I wasn't even born. 322 00:19:44,720 --> 00:19:48,952 - You must have heard about it, though. - You can't go on living in the past. 323 00:19:49,000 --> 00:19:53,118 My Uncle Ted says the '60s are going to change the world for ever. 324 00:19:53,160 --> 00:19:56,755 - Right, lads, what's it to be? - Just tea for me, please, May. 325 00:19:56,800 --> 00:19:59,314 - How about you, love? - Nothing. 326 00:20:00,560 --> 00:20:03,711 Ignore him. He's talking rubbish as usual. 327 00:20:03,760 --> 00:20:06,672 Yeah, you're bound to talk rubbish if you're thick. 328 00:20:06,720 --> 00:20:10,235 - Who says you're thick? - Mr Skinner said so, didn't he? 329 00:20:10,280 --> 00:20:13,477 - That's what you all think. - Not all of us, Ralph. 330 00:20:13,520 --> 00:20:16,910 - Well, most of you. - Most of us, yes. 331 00:20:17,920 --> 00:20:23,278 Well, if you think I'm going to spend the rest of my life shovelling coal and being insulted, 332 00:20:23,320 --> 00:20:24,912 you're thicker than I am. 333 00:20:24,960 --> 00:20:26,109 I'm striking. 334 00:20:26,160 --> 00:20:29,232 So you're quite prepared to ruin everyone's life here? 335 00:20:29,280 --> 00:20:30,030 Yeah. 336 00:20:30,080 --> 00:20:33,311 - You don't mean that, Ralph. - Who says I don't? 337 00:20:33,360 --> 00:20:37,114 Don't you see, this isn't just where we work, it's where we live. 338 00:20:37,160 --> 00:20:40,516 Railway Cottages means home to a dozen people. 339 00:20:40,560 --> 00:20:45,350 If the station closes, the land will be sold and that'll be the end of us. 340 00:20:45,400 --> 00:20:49,439 - I'll be walking the streets. - Let me know which ones. 341 00:20:49,480 --> 00:20:52,040 You've got to think of other people, lad. 342 00:20:52,080 --> 00:20:54,833 Why should I? They don't think of me. 343 00:20:54,880 --> 00:20:59,476 My mum and me live in a damp basement flat cos we can't afford nothing else. 344 00:20:59,520 --> 00:21:04,230 Ted Urquart says we should strike for more money, so I'm striking. 345 00:21:04,280 --> 00:21:07,078 You're daft! You're going to lose a lot of friends. 346 00:21:07,120 --> 00:21:09,873 I don't need friends that call me thick and daft. 347 00:21:09,920 --> 00:21:13,515 So, as I won't be going on shift tomorrow, I'll say goodbye now. 348 00:21:13,560 --> 00:21:15,596 Wait, wait, Ralph! 349 00:21:15,640 --> 00:21:18,473 I can't drive without a fireman. 350 00:21:18,520 --> 00:21:21,512 - Well, get another one. - There's nobody else around. 351 00:21:21,560 --> 00:21:27,351 If I did find a volunteer and word got out, the whole region could grind to a halt! 352 00:21:27,400 --> 00:21:29,197 I know. Ta-ta. 353 00:21:29,240 --> 00:21:31,196 Hang on a minute, Ralph. 354 00:21:31,240 --> 00:21:34,994 What about saying goodbye to Vera and Harry and the rest of the staff? 355 00:21:35,040 --> 00:21:38,999 I don't want to see them. I've got nothing to say. 356 00:21:39,040 --> 00:21:42,430 But if you see Gloria, tell her I'm very sorry. 357 00:21:42,480 --> 00:21:44,835 Gloria? Why don't you tell her yourself? 358 00:21:44,880 --> 00:21:48,395 Well, she wouldn't want to see me if I'm going on strike. 359 00:21:48,440 --> 00:21:50,795 I'll go and find out. She's in the kitchen. 360 00:21:50,840 --> 00:21:53,673 - Is she? - Don't go away. 361 00:21:58,000 --> 00:22:00,833 Gloria, can I have a serious word with you? 362 00:22:00,880 --> 00:22:04,350 - Not if it's about the bikini. - It's more important than that. 363 00:22:04,400 --> 00:22:06,709 - What's up? - Well, er... 364 00:22:06,760 --> 00:22:09,069 There comes a time in every mother's life 365 00:22:09,120 --> 00:22:13,238 when she has to approach her daughter with some delicacy. 366 00:22:13,280 --> 00:22:17,353 - Mum, I know where babies come from. - It's not about that. 367 00:22:17,400 --> 00:22:21,837 Ralph has decided to join a wildcat strike tomorrow. 368 00:22:21,880 --> 00:22:25,395 - Can't you talk him out of it? - No, but perhaps you can. 369 00:22:25,440 --> 00:22:27,158 Me? How? 370 00:22:27,200 --> 00:22:31,034 Tell him if he goes on strike, you won't go out with him. 371 00:22:31,080 --> 00:22:33,355 - I can't say that. - Why not? 372 00:22:33,400 --> 00:22:35,436 - It's not strictly honest. - It is. 373 00:22:35,480 --> 00:22:38,517 If I say I won't go out if he strikes, 374 00:22:38,560 --> 00:22:41,028 he'll think I will go out if he doesn't. 375 00:22:41,080 --> 00:22:43,878 He's not that bright. 376 00:22:43,920 --> 00:22:48,596 - He might be and I just don't fancy him. - That's not the point, is it? 377 00:22:48,640 --> 00:22:52,679 There comes a time in every woman's life when she has to make sacrifices. 378 00:22:52,720 --> 00:22:55,359 We can't all hope to meet Prince Charming. 379 00:22:55,400 --> 00:22:57,960 - You met Mr Skinner. - See what I mean? 380 00:22:58,960 --> 00:23:01,554 Anyway, Dad won't let him take me out. 381 00:23:01,600 --> 00:23:03,750 We'll cross that bridge later. 382 00:23:03,800 --> 00:23:06,951 You only have to go out once, perhaps to the pictures. 383 00:23:07,000 --> 00:23:09,070 He's got spots! 384 00:23:09,120 --> 00:23:11,918 You won't see them in the dark. 385 00:23:11,960 --> 00:23:13,712 - Let Amy do it! - No, thanks! 386 00:23:13,760 --> 00:23:17,230 Come on, Gloria, be a love. You're our last chance. 387 00:23:17,280 --> 00:23:20,238 I'd rather have my teeth pulled than go out with him. 388 00:23:20,280 --> 00:23:22,635 - You can have another bikini! - Can I? 389 00:23:22,680 --> 00:23:25,148 - Have three if you like. - Smashing! 390 00:23:25,200 --> 00:23:28,636 - Good girl! - Hurry up! Ralph says he can't wait. 391 00:23:28,680 --> 00:23:32,309 Tell Ralph to hang on. Gloria's coming to have a word with him. 392 00:23:32,360 --> 00:23:36,194 And then find Jack, and whatever you do, keep him out of the way. 393 00:23:36,240 --> 00:23:37,468 Right! 394 00:23:37,520 --> 00:23:39,795 Ralph, Gloria's just coming. 395 00:23:43,480 --> 00:23:46,631 Mr Skinner, I need you to convene the entire staff. 396 00:23:46,680 --> 00:23:49,797 - Not more trouble, I hope? - An ultimatum from London. 397 00:23:49,840 --> 00:23:52,718 If anyone is drawn into a strike by Ted Urquart, 398 00:23:52,760 --> 00:23:55,274 the line will be closed and that's final. 399 00:23:55,320 --> 00:23:57,709 - Jack! - Mrs Schumann, what are you doing? 400 00:23:57,760 --> 00:24:00,399 - Nothing! I was looking for Jack. - I'm here! 401 00:24:00,440 --> 00:24:02,032 So you are. 402 00:24:02,080 --> 00:24:04,640 - Where was I? - The ultimatum. 403 00:24:04,680 --> 00:24:08,753 I want you to get everyone, including Arnold and Ralph, and I'll address them in the buffet. 404 00:24:08,800 --> 00:24:10,791 Yes, Mr Parkin. 405 00:24:11,720 --> 00:24:13,711 - Come on. - There's no rush. 406 00:24:13,760 --> 00:24:15,955 - You heard. - Everyone's having tea. 407 00:24:16,000 --> 00:24:19,310 - So what? An order's an order. - Aargh! 408 00:24:20,560 --> 00:24:22,755 - Now what? - My back's gone. 409 00:24:22,800 --> 00:24:26,429 - Sit down. I'm in a hurry. - No, no. Just hold on to me, Jack. 410 00:24:26,480 --> 00:24:28,948 Yes, and go slowly. 411 00:24:29,000 --> 00:24:30,991 Very slowly. 412 00:24:33,040 --> 00:24:35,076 Ooh! Ooh! 413 00:24:36,640 --> 00:24:39,712 Ooh! Ooh! 414 00:24:39,760 --> 00:24:42,638 We'll be all day getting to the buffet at this rate. 415 00:24:42,680 --> 00:24:44,716 Good. 416 00:24:44,760 --> 00:24:46,990 Just one second, Ralph. 417 00:24:48,720 --> 00:24:50,312 Here she is! 418 00:24:54,080 --> 00:24:56,196 Mum tells me you're going on strike. 419 00:24:56,240 --> 00:24:58,037 That's right. 420 00:24:58,080 --> 00:25:00,878 Well, if you do, I'll never go out with you. 421 00:25:00,920 --> 00:25:05,675 You'll never go out with me anyway, so I won't miss anything, will I? 422 00:25:05,720 --> 00:25:07,312 So long. 423 00:25:07,360 --> 00:25:11,069 I hope you forgive me but I have to be guided by my conscience. 424 00:25:11,120 --> 00:25:14,351 Perhaps if you change your mind, Gloria will change hers. 425 00:25:14,400 --> 00:25:18,393 - How do you mean? - I thought you said he wasn't that bright. 426 00:25:18,440 --> 00:25:23,150 If you don't go on strike, Gloria might change her mind about going out with you. 427 00:25:23,200 --> 00:25:25,634 - Is that right? - Yes. 428 00:25:25,680 --> 00:25:27,716 Well, that's different then. 429 00:25:29,400 --> 00:25:32,676 - Hold everything! - More trouble up at mill. 430 00:25:32,720 --> 00:25:35,598 - Just a minute. - Ethel told me what you're up to. 431 00:25:35,640 --> 00:25:36,834 Ethel! 432 00:25:36,880 --> 00:25:39,474 I couldn't help it. He was twisting my arm off. 433 00:25:39,520 --> 00:25:42,751 Using brute force on a woman. You should be ashamed. 434 00:25:42,800 --> 00:25:45,030 Don't you talk to me about shame! 435 00:25:45,080 --> 00:25:48,277 You're guilty of bribery and corruption. I won't have it! 436 00:25:48,320 --> 00:25:50,595 I'll tell you what else you won't have. 437 00:25:50,640 --> 00:25:54,315 How do you fancy sleeping on the settee for a couple of weeks? 438 00:25:54,360 --> 00:25:56,396 - You wouldn't! - I would! 439 00:25:56,440 --> 00:25:59,637 Now, have you anything further to say on the matter? 440 00:26:00,880 --> 00:26:01,995 No. 441 00:26:03,040 --> 00:26:04,837 Carry on, Ralph. 442 00:26:04,880 --> 00:26:07,952 - I'll pick you up tomorrow after work. - Fine. 443 00:26:08,000 --> 00:26:11,993 - How do you fancy going to the pictures? - You'll have to ask my dad. 444 00:26:12,040 --> 00:26:16,511 Please, Mr Skinner, can I take Gloria to the pictures? 445 00:26:16,560 --> 00:26:19,313 I suppose so. 446 00:26:20,120 --> 00:26:21,872 A bit louder, love. 447 00:26:24,040 --> 00:26:26,270 - Yes. - Terrific. 448 00:26:26,320 --> 00:26:30,154 If I could have your attention, please, on this very serious matter. 449 00:26:30,200 --> 00:26:33,272 - It's all right, the crisis is over. - Over? How? 450 00:26:33,320 --> 00:26:36,676 When it comes to wheeling and dealing, Skinner's your man. 451 00:26:36,720 --> 00:26:41,840 - I'd like to know how you did it. - It's best not to enquire too closely. 452 00:26:41,880 --> 00:26:44,110 I see. 453 00:26:44,160 --> 00:26:48,392 Well, thank you, Mr Skinner. At least I shall sleep easier in my bed tonight. 454 00:26:49,880 --> 00:26:51,313 I know I will. 455 00:27:13,240 --> 00:27:16,676 ♪ Doctor Beeching, what have you done? 456 00:27:16,720 --> 00:27:20,679 ♪ There once were lots of trains to catch but soon there will be none 457 00:27:20,720 --> 00:27:24,429 ♪ I'll have to buy a bike cos I can't afford a car 458 00:27:24,480 --> 00:27:28,837 ♪ Doctor Beeching, what a naughty man you are 459 00:27:28,880 --> 00:27:32,429 ♪ Doctor Beeching, what have you done? 460 00:27:32,480 --> 00:27:36,359 ♪ There once were lots of trains to catch but soon there will be none 461 00:27:36,400 --> 00:27:40,518 ♪ I'll have to buy a bike cos I can't afford a car 462 00:27:40,560 --> 00:27:43,916 ♪ Doctor Beeching, what a naughty man you are