1 00:02:14,400 --> 00:02:16,240 Hello, George. Only me. 2 00:02:16,320 --> 00:02:18,640 How are you today, dear? 3 00:02:20,160 --> 00:02:22,080 Having a little doze, or just resting your eyes? 4 00:02:22,080 --> 00:02:24,120 I'll make you a fresh cup. 5 00:02:24,480 --> 00:02:26,439 Shan't be a minute. Couple of biscuits. 6 00:02:45,120 --> 00:02:47,080 Here you are then, dear. 7 00:02:53,760 --> 00:02:55,680 That better? 8 00:02:55,680 --> 00:02:57,640 Yes, thank you. 9 00:03:00,960 --> 00:03:02,960 - A little bit-- - A bit more? 10 00:03:03,840 --> 00:03:06,120 There. Do you need anything else, dear? 11 00:03:06,240 --> 00:03:07,680 You sure? 12 00:03:07,680 --> 00:03:09,639 Drink your tea up before it gets cold. 13 00:03:10,080 --> 00:03:11,520 I'll be on my way. 14 00:03:11,520 --> 00:03:13,440 Tell lvy I was asking after her, won't you? 15 00:03:13,440 --> 00:03:15,360 And don't get up to any mischief. 16 00:03:15,360 --> 00:03:17,640 Ta ta, dear. 17 00:03:20,640 --> 00:03:22,560 - Hello, Reg. - Afternoon, Mrs. Drake. 18 00:03:22,560 --> 00:03:24,480 - You all right, dear? - Can't complain. 19 00:03:24,480 --> 00:03:26,320 - Going off for your tea? - Yes. 20 00:03:26,400 --> 00:03:28,200 - What you having? - Bit of bread 'n dripping. 21 00:03:28,320 --> 00:03:30,720 - That all? - Cup of tea. 22 00:03:30,720 --> 00:03:32,959 Look after yourself, Reg. l told you. 23 00:03:33,120 --> 00:03:35,040 You ought to come over to our house for tea one night. 24 00:03:35,040 --> 00:03:37,840 - I don't want to put you out. - oh, don't be daft. 25 00:03:37,920 --> 00:03:40,800 What about tomorrow? You could come over after work. 26 00:03:40,800 --> 00:03:42,279 You know where we are. Number 82. 27 00:03:42,720 --> 00:03:44,160 I'll feed you up a bit. 28 00:03:44,160 --> 00:03:45,800 Do you fancy that? 29 00:03:46,080 --> 00:03:48,480 - You sure? - Be no trouble, Reg. 30 00:03:48,480 --> 00:03:51,000 - Go on, then. - Oh, lovely. 31 00:03:51,360 --> 00:03:52,800 See you tomorrow, then. 32 00:03:52,800 --> 00:03:54,759 Now don't you forget! 33 00:04:06,520 --> 00:04:08,479 - Hello, Nellie. - All right, Vera? 34 00:04:08,920 --> 00:04:10,920 - lsn't it cold? - Yes. 35 00:04:34,360 --> 00:04:36,280 That's better. 36 00:04:39,640 --> 00:04:41,640 Nice cup of tea. 37 00:05:00,560 --> 00:05:02,560 - That you, Ethel? - Hello, Mom. 38 00:05:05,360 --> 00:05:07,680 - Nippy today, weren't it? - Yes. 39 00:05:35,600 --> 00:05:37,040 Ooh. Hold up, Ethel. 40 00:05:37,040 --> 00:05:38,960 - 'Scuse, Mom. - What you doing? 41 00:05:38,960 --> 00:05:40,799 I'm washing me hands like you told me to. 42 00:05:40,880 --> 00:05:42,800 - Oh, yes. Your dad's here. - Hello, Dad. 43 00:05:42,800 --> 00:05:45,599 - Hello, Mom. You all right, Ethel? - Yes. 44 00:05:45,680 --> 00:05:47,120 - All right, Dad? - Yes, thank you. 45 00:05:47,120 --> 00:05:49,040 - Good day? - Not bad, you? 46 00:05:49,040 --> 00:05:51,680 - Can't complain. - Oh, Ethel. Take the teapot through. 47 00:05:51,920 --> 00:05:53,840 God, I'm starving. l could eat an 'orse. 48 00:05:53,840 --> 00:05:56,240 Wash your hands, Dad, I'll put the tin on the table. 49 00:05:56,240 --> 00:05:58,520 Just get me slippers on. 50 00:06:05,360 --> 00:06:08,199 Well he's all on his tod, ain't he? Seems a nice enough fellow, though. 51 00:06:08,239 --> 00:06:10,159 - Oh yes. Hard worker. - ls he the little bloke-- bald? 52 00:06:10,159 --> 00:06:11,759 - No. - No. Stocky fellow. 53 00:06:12,079 --> 00:06:13,520 - Lives opposite. - Oh, yes. Does he? 54 00:06:13,520 --> 00:06:16,240 l shouldn't wonder he don't have bread and dripping every night. 55 00:06:16,400 --> 00:06:17,839 There ain't nothing wrong with bread and dripping. 56 00:06:17,839 --> 00:06:18,880 Not every night. 57 00:06:19,280 --> 00:06:21,200 - I wouldn't mind. - Oh yes? Like to see your face 58 00:06:21,200 --> 00:06:23,599 lf I put bread and dripping on the table every teatime. 59 00:06:23,599 --> 00:06:25,479 No, I'll do him a nice stew. 60 00:06:25,519 --> 00:06:27,799 - Can we have dumplings, Mom? - Of course, we can. 61 00:06:27,920 --> 00:06:29,359 - I love a dumpling. - You are a dumpling. 62 00:06:29,359 --> 00:06:31,399 - Oh, that's nice. - What you got your work clothes on for? 63 00:06:31,760 --> 00:06:33,199 lt's a Tuesday, Dad. I've got me night school. 64 00:06:33,199 --> 00:06:34,640 - Oh, yes. - That's right. 65 00:06:34,640 --> 00:06:36,520 I've gotta leave in a minute. 66 00:06:37,520 --> 00:06:39,520 Dumpling. 67 00:07:02,880 --> 00:07:04,920 I'm meeting David this evening. 68 00:07:07,159 --> 00:07:09,480 You're looking very flat-chested. 69 00:07:10,999 --> 00:07:13,320 Have you lost weight? 70 00:07:14,839 --> 00:07:16,840 l don't know. 71 00:07:24,800 --> 00:07:26,959 That was lovely, Vera. Thank you very much. 72 00:07:27,199 --> 00:07:29,119 - Very tasty. - You're welcome, I'm sure. 73 00:07:29,119 --> 00:07:31,039 Why don't you sit on the settee, Reg? Make yourself at home. 74 00:07:31,039 --> 00:07:32,999 Yeah, Reg. Sit down. We'll have a smoke. 75 00:07:33,440 --> 00:07:34,879 Make a fresh pot, Ethel. 76 00:07:34,879 --> 00:07:37,600 - Here we are. - Nah, go on. 77 00:07:40,639 --> 00:07:42,640 - Sid? - Oh, cheers, mate. 78 00:07:47,840 --> 00:07:49,760 How's work going, Stan? 79 00:07:49,760 --> 00:07:52,159 - Was it motors? - Motor mechanic, yes. 80 00:07:52,159 --> 00:07:54,840 Well, they bring 'em in. We mend 'em, push 'em back out again. 81 00:07:55,039 --> 00:07:56,959 lt's just the two of us, see? Me and my brother. 82 00:07:56,959 --> 00:07:58,879 Oh, a family business like? 83 00:07:58,879 --> 00:08:01,759 Well, it's Frank's business. l work for him-- with him. 84 00:08:01,759 --> 00:08:03,880 Have you always worked on the roads, then, Reg? 85 00:08:04,160 --> 00:08:06,559 - No. I started in the war. - Oh. 86 00:08:06,559 --> 00:08:08,000 Oh, what kind of war effort did you have, Reg? 87 00:08:08,000 --> 00:08:09,479 - The pioneer corps. - Oh, yes? 88 00:08:09,920 --> 00:08:11,840 We laid tarmac on the American bases. 89 00:08:11,840 --> 00:08:13,279 - Did you? - We did. 90 00:08:13,279 --> 00:08:16,159 - Went out in France-- 1940. - You was out there early? 91 00:08:16,159 --> 00:08:18,519 Dunkirk. We done a running when they broke through. 92 00:08:18,560 --> 00:08:20,959 Then we went out a few days after D-day. 93 00:08:20,959 --> 00:08:22,239 Same as you, Dad. 94 00:08:22,400 --> 00:08:24,519 'Bout a month after D-day, we went out there. 95 00:08:24,799 --> 00:08:26,719 - Just after the battle of Caen. - Oh, yes? 96 00:08:26,719 --> 00:08:29,599 lt was murder then. Mind you, others had it worse than us. 97 00:08:29,599 --> 00:08:31,519 I was in the service corps--driver. 98 00:08:31,519 --> 00:08:35,239 We pushed from Normandy into northern France, Belgium, 99 00:08:35,359 --> 00:08:36,800 And I ended up in Hamburg. 100 00:08:36,800 --> 00:08:38,720 l was in Hamburg and all, Reg. 101 00:08:38,720 --> 00:08:40,640 - Was you? - Not then, though. 102 00:08:40,640 --> 00:08:43,520 - No, after the war. National service. - Oh, I'm with you. 103 00:08:43,520 --> 00:08:46,400 I'll tell you, they've got it worse over there-- the Germans. 104 00:08:46,400 --> 00:08:48,200 We all had it bad. 105 00:08:48,200 --> 00:08:51,039 - lt weren't cozy for no one, was it? - Right along, Dad. 106 00:08:53,000 --> 00:08:54,920 No, but we done demolition before the war-- 107 00:08:54,920 --> 00:08:57,439 - Me and my brother. - Oh, does he live around here? 108 00:08:57,800 --> 00:08:59,720 Not now. He's in Australia. 109 00:08:59,720 --> 00:09:01,159 - Melbourne. - Ooh, is he? 110 00:09:01,159 --> 00:09:03,119 He went out two year ago. 111 00:09:04,520 --> 00:09:06,320 That's a long way away, isn't it? 112 00:09:06,440 --> 00:09:07,400 Well, he was in Burma in the war. 113 00:09:07,400 --> 00:09:09,799 - My brother was in Burma. - Was he? 114 00:09:09,799 --> 00:09:11,719 Well, he met a few Australian blokes, 115 00:09:11,719 --> 00:09:14,280 Came back, married a Scottish girl and went out there. 116 00:09:14,599 --> 00:09:16,519 Oh, well, I never-- 117 00:09:16,519 --> 00:09:18,520 Was he a P.O.W., Reg? 118 00:09:19,399 --> 00:09:21,199 He don't talk about it, Stan. 119 00:09:21,319 --> 00:09:23,359 No, my friend won't talk about it, neither. 120 00:09:26,119 --> 00:09:28,039 You lose any mates, Reg? 121 00:09:28,039 --> 00:09:29,760 A few, yes. 122 00:09:29,959 --> 00:09:32,360 l lost a couple of pals, and all. 123 00:09:32,360 --> 00:09:34,199 l lost my best mate. 124 00:09:34,199 --> 00:09:36,919 - Ah, that's right-- Bill. - Did our basic together and everything. 125 00:09:37,079 --> 00:09:38,999 Out in Palestine... 126 00:09:38,999 --> 00:09:41,280 he got ambushed in an orange grove. 127 00:09:42,360 --> 00:09:44,320 l had to pack his kit up for him like-- 128 00:09:45,719 --> 00:09:48,599 Sit next to Reg. 129 00:09:48,599 --> 00:09:50,519 - lt's dreadful, isn't it? - Terrible. 130 00:09:50,519 --> 00:09:51,960 You warm enough, Reg? 131 00:09:51,960 --> 00:09:53,559 Put the fire on, Dad. 132 00:09:59,159 --> 00:10:00,600 l lost my mom in the blitz. 133 00:10:00,600 --> 00:10:02,839 Did you, Reg? 134 00:10:02,999 --> 00:10:04,919 Chapel Street market, 1941-- March. 135 00:10:04,919 --> 00:10:07,320 Well now we remember that bomb, don't we, Dad? 136 00:10:07,320 --> 00:10:09,240 - lt blew all the windows out. - Yes, it did. 137 00:10:09,240 --> 00:10:10,760 lt was just around the corner, Penton Street. 138 00:10:11,160 --> 00:10:12,599 - Opposite the church. - Oh, yeah. 139 00:10:12,599 --> 00:10:14,519 Our flats never got touched. 140 00:10:14,519 --> 00:10:16,719 She popped in to see my aunt, went shopping... 141 00:10:16,920 --> 00:10:18,880 gone. 142 00:10:24,119 --> 00:10:25,560 Another cup of tea, Reg? 143 00:10:25,560 --> 00:10:27,520 Sorry to hear that, mate. 144 00:10:29,879 --> 00:10:31,799 That was a lovely spread, Vera. 145 00:10:31,799 --> 00:10:33,759 Thank you very much. 146 00:10:50,999 --> 00:10:52,799 Well, enjoy your pub. 147 00:10:52,919 --> 00:10:55,319 Make sure you wear a coat, Susan, if you're traveling 148 00:10:55,319 --> 00:10:57,239 - in an open top sports car. - Yes, I am. 149 00:10:57,239 --> 00:10:59,200 - Cheerio, chap - Goodbye, sir. 150 00:11:05,399 --> 00:11:07,400 Good night, Sid. 151 00:11:07,799 --> 00:11:09,719 - Night, Dad. - Night-night, Ethel. 152 00:11:09,719 --> 00:11:11,639 Night-night, Dad. 153 00:11:11,639 --> 00:11:13,600 Night, Ethel. 154 00:11:14,039 --> 00:11:15,999 Good night. 155 00:11:18,359 --> 00:11:20,279 Where are you tomorrow, Mrs. Wells'? 156 00:11:20,279 --> 00:11:22,199 No, Mrs. Fowler's tomorrow. 157 00:11:22,199 --> 00:11:24,119 l was at Mrs. Wells' this morning, bless her. 158 00:11:24,119 --> 00:11:26,119 - Night-night, love. - Night, dear. 159 00:11:29,399 --> 00:11:32,199 Ooh, Stanley, your feet! 160 00:11:32,279 --> 00:11:35,120 - Warm 'em up for us. - Come on, then. 161 00:11:38,039 --> 00:11:39,959 l reckon that Reg would make a good husband 162 00:11:39,959 --> 00:11:40,919 to some nice girl. 163 00:11:40,919 --> 00:11:42,839 Where's a bloke like that gonna meet anybody? 164 00:11:42,839 --> 00:11:44,759 We managed to find each other. 165 00:11:44,759 --> 00:11:46,719 Sure enough. 166 00:11:47,159 --> 00:11:49,120 Miracles do happen. 167 00:11:56,759 --> 00:11:58,759 Let me go. 168 00:11:59,159 --> 00:12:01,119 Don't. 169 00:12:02,999 --> 00:12:05,000 Stop. 170 00:12:06,839 --> 00:12:09,559 - You're terribly beautiful, you know. - I should get a-- 171 00:12:11,159 --> 00:12:14,039 - I should get a taxi. - Shh. 172 00:12:14,039 --> 00:12:15,879 Come on, let's dance. 173 00:12:15,959 --> 00:12:18,320 Don't be silly. 174 00:12:19,799 --> 00:12:21,760 - I do apologize. - What? 175 00:12:23,159 --> 00:12:25,119 l haven't got a gramophone. 176 00:12:26,519 --> 00:12:28,480 lt's not funny. 177 00:12:31,319 --> 00:12:34,199 - lt's not funny. - lt's not funny? 178 00:12:34,199 --> 00:12:36,199 lt's not funny... 179 00:12:37,079 --> 00:12:39,919 Not funny? 180 00:13:17,359 --> 00:13:19,279 Oh, morning, Mrs. Fowler. 181 00:13:19,279 --> 00:13:21,199 Good morning, Mrs. Drake. 182 00:13:21,199 --> 00:13:23,119 Oh, I'm in your way, here? 183 00:13:23,119 --> 00:13:25,079 Lost something? 184 00:13:33,200 --> 00:13:36,080 - I am in your way, aren't l? - Oh, it's just... 185 00:13:36,080 --> 00:13:38,039 l can't see for looking, sometimes. 186 00:13:38,479 --> 00:13:40,399 I'm like that myself. 187 00:13:40,399 --> 00:13:42,359 Among other things. 188 00:14:00,399 --> 00:14:02,799 All right, Mother? 189 00:14:02,799 --> 00:14:04,719 Ain't you been up today? 190 00:14:16,239 --> 00:14:18,239 Leave it alone. 191 00:14:43,599 --> 00:14:45,519 You getting married yourself, sir? 192 00:14:45,519 --> 00:14:47,119 No, I fear. 193 00:14:47,439 --> 00:14:49,839 No, it'll be a sister of mine that's getting married. 194 00:14:49,839 --> 00:14:51,759 - Oh, lovely. - Yeah. 195 00:14:51,759 --> 00:14:55,039 But to tell you the truth, l haven't met her man yet. 196 00:14:55,119 --> 00:14:57,039 He's a bit of dark horse, so I-- 197 00:14:57,039 --> 00:14:58,959 - Just lower your arm for me. - Yeah. 198 00:14:58,959 --> 00:15:00,879 So when are you catching the boat? 199 00:15:00,879 --> 00:15:02,799 A week this Saturday coming. 200 00:15:02,799 --> 00:15:05,159 - Oh, doesn't give us much time, then. - From Holyhead, I'm goin'. 201 00:15:05,199 --> 00:15:06,959 Just lower your arms for me please, sir. 202 00:15:07,119 --> 00:15:08,559 - Yeah, yeah. - Thank you. 203 00:15:08,559 --> 00:15:10,479 So I'll be having the waistcoat with it, then? 204 00:15:10,479 --> 00:15:12,079 That's no problem whatsoever, sir. 205 00:15:12,399 --> 00:15:15,279 As I said, it's, uh-- we charge 10 guineas for the two-piece suit, 206 00:15:15,279 --> 00:15:17,199 moving up to 13 guineas for the three-piece. 207 00:15:17,199 --> 00:15:18,839 Well I have your money on me now, so... 208 00:15:19,119 --> 00:15:20,559 Oh, lovely. 209 00:15:20,559 --> 00:15:22,959 And I want the jacket just like the one you have on there. 210 00:15:22,959 --> 00:15:25,839 Well, you have chosen the double-breasted jacket, sir... 211 00:15:25,839 --> 00:15:27,559 - with the four buttons - Yeah. 212 00:15:27,759 --> 00:15:29,679 Now, the only difference is-- your lapel... 213 00:15:29,679 --> 00:15:31,599 is going to fasten down to the bottom button, 214 00:15:31,599 --> 00:15:33,519 giving it a much more streamlined effect-- 215 00:15:33,519 --> 00:15:34,479 Oh. 216 00:15:34,479 --> 00:15:36,759 And what with the light blue bariff here, plus the stripe 217 00:15:36,879 --> 00:15:39,039 to accentuate your height, it's bold, it's sharp, 218 00:15:39,279 --> 00:15:41,199 and it's certainly going to make an impression 219 00:15:41,199 --> 00:15:42,639 when you walk into the church, sir. 220 00:15:42,639 --> 00:15:44,559 Well, that's exactly what I want, sir. 221 00:15:44,559 --> 00:15:46,039 - Just face the mirror for me. - Yeah. 222 00:15:47,439 --> 00:15:50,799 - I'll be the lord of the manor in this? - Oh yes, sir. 223 00:15:50,799 --> 00:15:53,679 - I'll be like your man, George Raft. - You will indeed, sir. 224 00:15:55,599 --> 00:15:57,519 Me daddy won't know me, huh? 225 00:15:57,519 --> 00:15:59,799 Well, if you're going for the George Raft look, sir... 226 00:15:59,919 --> 00:16:02,759 we can always supply you with a pair of spats. 227 00:16:02,799 --> 00:16:04,719 Oh, no. No spats. 228 00:16:04,719 --> 00:16:06,479 Whatever you want, sir. 229 00:16:06,639 --> 00:16:08,079 I'm just going to measure your outside leg. 230 00:16:08,079 --> 00:16:10,079 Yeah. 231 00:16:15,759 --> 00:16:17,679 Come on. 232 00:16:17,679 --> 00:16:19,879 Seized up? 233 00:16:21,519 --> 00:16:23,519 She's there. 234 00:16:24,399 --> 00:16:26,199 ls Joycie all right? 235 00:16:26,319 --> 00:16:28,479 She's fine. 236 00:16:28,719 --> 00:16:30,679 We ain't seen her in ages. 237 00:16:32,079 --> 00:16:33,999 She's started talking about moving. 238 00:16:33,999 --> 00:16:35,439 Moving where? 239 00:16:35,439 --> 00:16:37,599 To a bigger house. 240 00:16:37,839 --> 00:16:39,759 Your house is big enough, isn't it? 241 00:16:39,759 --> 00:16:41,719 Yes. 242 00:16:44,079 --> 00:16:46,039 - You ain't been there a year. - I know. 243 00:16:52,239 --> 00:16:54,439 We had a bit of company last night. 244 00:16:54,639 --> 00:16:56,519 - Did you? - You know what Vera's like. 245 00:16:56,559 --> 00:16:58,479 She finds a young fellow, lives on his own, no family, 246 00:16:58,479 --> 00:17:01,039 hoicks him in with us, gives him his tea. 247 00:17:02,799 --> 00:17:04,239 She's got a heart of gold, that woman. 248 00:17:04,239 --> 00:17:07,519 - She's a diamond. - You're a lucky man. 249 00:17:07,599 --> 00:17:09,559 You're a lucky man in all, Frank. 250 00:17:40,239 --> 00:17:42,159 What she invite him round for, anyway? 251 00:17:42,159 --> 00:17:44,559 - He lives on his own. - A lot of people live on their own. 252 00:17:44,559 --> 00:17:47,599 Don't mean you've got to invite them all round for tea though, does it? 253 00:17:47,919 --> 00:17:49,359 lt's just Vera's way, ain't it? 254 00:17:49,359 --> 00:17:51,239 Maybe he wants to be on his own. 255 00:17:52,239 --> 00:17:54,159 She wants to mind her own business. 256 00:17:54,159 --> 00:17:56,079 She's a little busybody, bless her. 257 00:17:56,079 --> 00:17:58,479 She's going to get herself in trouble one of these days. 258 00:17:58,479 --> 00:18:01,159 I'm glad we moved out here, aren't you? 259 00:18:01,359 --> 00:18:04,239 l seen the washing machine l want this morning. lt's ��25. 260 00:18:04,239 --> 00:18:06,159 Oh no, not now, Frank. Not your accounts. 261 00:18:06,159 --> 00:18:08,559 - lt'll take me 10 minutes. - I know your "10 minutes." 262 00:18:08,559 --> 00:18:10,518 An hour and 10 minutes, more like. 263 00:18:12,879 --> 00:18:15,239 l thought we was going to have another early night. 264 00:18:15,279 --> 00:18:17,479 I'll finish this and we can have an early night. 265 00:18:17,679 --> 00:18:19,599 All right, dear. 266 00:18:25,359 --> 00:18:27,279 Frank? 267 00:18:27,279 --> 00:18:29,239 Frank. 268 00:18:30,639 --> 00:18:32,559 You're asleep! 269 00:18:32,559 --> 00:18:34,518 Don't go to sleep on me. 270 00:18:38,799 --> 00:18:40,799 Frank? 271 00:18:46,959 --> 00:18:48,918 Well, you come on top of me then. 272 00:18:50,799 --> 00:18:53,679 - Come on. - Can't we leave it till tomorrow? 273 00:18:53,679 --> 00:18:55,638 No, we got to do it now, ain't we? 274 00:19:45,999 --> 00:19:47,999 Afternoon, dear. 275 00:19:49,359 --> 00:19:51,318 Thank you. 276 00:19:55,119 --> 00:19:56,999 This way. 277 00:20:08,559 --> 00:20:10,479 Right then, dear. 278 00:20:10,479 --> 00:20:12,438 First thing we've got to do... 279 00:20:13,359 --> 00:20:15,359 is put the kettle on. 280 00:20:21,518 --> 00:20:23,479 Oh. Got a bowl in here? 281 00:20:37,359 --> 00:20:39,279 Now, where are...? 282 00:20:39,279 --> 00:20:41,238 You got a towel, dear? 283 00:20:49,358 --> 00:20:51,359 Very good. Where's your bed? 284 00:20:53,198 --> 00:20:55,159 Through here. 285 00:21:00,399 --> 00:21:03,119 Now, what I want you to do... 286 00:21:03,279 --> 00:21:04,718 take your knickers off for me, 287 00:21:04,718 --> 00:21:06,918 lie down here. 288 00:21:07,119 --> 00:21:09,039 Don't you be upset. 289 00:21:09,039 --> 00:21:10,959 Because I'm here to help you, aren't I? 290 00:21:10,959 --> 00:21:12,879 And that's what I'm going to do. So... 291 00:21:12,879 --> 00:21:15,359 hop your bottom on the bed and I'll be back in a jiffy. 292 00:22:11,238 --> 00:22:13,239 Here we are, then. 293 00:22:16,038 --> 00:22:17,958 Hop on the bed for me. 294 00:22:17,958 --> 00:22:19,399 How long is it going to take? 295 00:22:19,399 --> 00:22:21,238 Not long, dear. 296 00:22:21,319 --> 00:22:23,239 Open your legs. 297 00:22:23,239 --> 00:22:25,159 You on your own? 298 00:22:25,159 --> 00:22:27,079 Only for a bit. 299 00:22:27,079 --> 00:22:29,159 Now, what I'm going to do is have a little feel, 300 00:22:29,478 --> 00:22:31,398 Make sure everything's as it should be 301 00:22:31,398 --> 00:22:32,839 and then we'll get the soapy water inside, 302 00:22:32,839 --> 00:22:35,238 - so you go all floppy for me. - What do you mean? 303 00:22:35,238 --> 00:22:36,878 Just lie down, dear. 304 00:22:39,559 --> 00:22:41,518 Wet my hand a bit... 305 00:22:41,958 --> 00:22:43,919 and feel. 306 00:22:44,838 --> 00:22:46,839 You're all right. All right... 307 00:22:49,159 --> 00:22:51,158 Push this little tube in. 308 00:22:53,959 --> 00:22:55,958 All right. 309 00:22:56,839 --> 00:22:59,279 Here comes the water. 310 00:23:09,798 --> 00:23:11,718 When you feel full, 311 00:23:11,718 --> 00:23:13,679 we'll stop. 312 00:23:15,558 --> 00:23:17,559 Was you at work, today? 313 00:23:18,799 --> 00:23:21,679 l went in this morning. 314 00:23:21,679 --> 00:23:23,638 - Weather's turned. - Yes. 315 00:23:29,359 --> 00:23:31,359 Now... 316 00:23:33,199 --> 00:23:35,158 - that feel full? - Yes. 317 00:23:42,799 --> 00:23:44,719 You dry yourself off. 318 00:23:44,719 --> 00:23:46,599 Hold that towel there for a minute 319 00:23:46,639 --> 00:23:48,598 and I'll clean out the bowl. 320 00:24:00,558 --> 00:24:02,478 Now, what's going to happen 321 00:24:02,478 --> 00:24:04,078 is tomorrow or the day after 322 00:24:04,398 --> 00:24:06,318 you'll get a bit of a pain down below. 323 00:24:06,318 --> 00:24:08,719 Take yourself to the toilet, you'll start bleeding 324 00:24:08,719 --> 00:24:11,719 - then it'll all come away. - What do you mean, "it will come away"? 325 00:24:12,078 --> 00:24:14,958 lt'll all be over, dear. You'll be right as rain. 326 00:24:16,399 --> 00:24:18,319 l won't die, will l? 327 00:24:18,319 --> 00:24:20,239 No, dear. 328 00:24:20,239 --> 00:24:22,638 Right. I'll be on my way. 329 00:24:22,638 --> 00:24:24,599 - I'll see meself out. - lt's all right. 330 00:24:30,799 --> 00:24:33,399 - Look after yourself, dear. - Right. 331 00:24:50,478 --> 00:24:52,238 I've got 200 crate a day, 332 00:24:52,398 --> 00:24:54,318 and he's giving me eight pairs of nylons. 333 00:24:54,318 --> 00:24:55,278 I'll have some nylons. 334 00:24:55,278 --> 00:24:57,198 I'll take three pairs of nylons off you, Sid. 335 00:24:57,198 --> 00:25:00,078 - What you offering? - Five packets of Players. 336 00:25:00,078 --> 00:25:01,878 What, for three pairs of nylons? 337 00:25:01,998 --> 00:25:03,918 - That's right. - No, no-- 338 00:25:03,918 --> 00:25:06,319 These are the ltalian nylons. They ain't the Czech ones. 339 00:25:06,319 --> 00:25:07,959 - Yeah, they're nice, Al. - I don't care. 340 00:25:08,239 --> 00:25:09,678 I'm offering five packets of Players 341 00:25:09,678 --> 00:25:11,598 for three pairs of nylons, take it or leave it. 342 00:25:11,598 --> 00:25:13,478 To hold it up, Ron, eh? 343 00:25:13,518 --> 00:25:15,199 l mean either I'm talking in another language, 344 00:25:15,438 --> 00:25:17,839 - or he's a bit Mutt and Jeff. - I heard you. 345 00:25:17,839 --> 00:25:20,159 Look. Make it 10 packets. 346 00:25:23,118 --> 00:25:24,559 - I'll give you six-- seven. - Eight. 347 00:25:24,559 --> 00:25:26,479 Look, take 'em out with you Saturday... 348 00:25:26,479 --> 00:25:29,199 "How you doing, darling? Fancy a turn?" Slip her a pair-- happy days! 349 00:25:29,359 --> 00:25:31,679 - All right, eight. - Done. Good boy. 350 00:25:33,678 --> 00:25:35,598 I'll give you two packets of tea for a pair. 351 00:25:35,598 --> 00:25:37,599 What are you two, a double act? 352 00:25:42,318 --> 00:25:44,238 - Hello, Lily. - Your bleedin' stairs. 353 00:25:44,238 --> 00:25:47,118 - they'll be the death of me. - You've must've heard the kettle boil. 354 00:25:47,118 --> 00:25:48,959 No. 355 00:25:49,998 --> 00:25:51,918 Just made a fresh pot. 356 00:25:51,918 --> 00:25:54,798 How'd that go the other week? 357 00:25:54,798 --> 00:25:56,239 Same as usual. 358 00:25:56,239 --> 00:25:58,478 - Nervous little thing, wasn't she? - I know. 359 00:25:58,638 --> 00:26:00,558 l put her right. Set her mind at rest. 360 00:26:00,558 --> 00:26:02,959 - You always do, don't you? - Don't you want a biscuit, Lily? 361 00:26:02,959 --> 00:26:04,879 Won't say no. 362 00:26:04,879 --> 00:26:06,799 Thank you. 363 00:26:06,799 --> 00:26:08,719 - I've got another one for you. - Oh, yes? 364 00:26:08,719 --> 00:26:10,398 - Friday, is it? - ls Friday all right? 365 00:26:10,639 --> 00:26:12,559 - Mm. - I told her 5:00. 366 00:26:12,559 --> 00:26:14,479 - That's all right, yes. - Want some tea? 367 00:26:16,399 --> 00:26:18,798 - Sardines? - I'm all right this week, Lily. 368 00:26:18,798 --> 00:26:20,878 - Oh, now what sweets you got? - Boiled sweets. 369 00:26:22,638 --> 00:26:24,918 Here you are. Don't you want some for your Ethel? 370 00:26:25,039 --> 00:26:26,959 How much are them, then? 371 00:26:26,959 --> 00:26:29,358 Tuppence a bag. A penny eighty to you. 372 00:26:29,358 --> 00:26:31,319 Righty-oh. 373 00:26:38,479 --> 00:26:40,399 - Kelp Street. - Oh, I know. 374 00:26:40,399 --> 00:26:42,278 Nora. She's got seven kids already. 375 00:26:42,319 --> 00:26:44,239 Oh, can't she manage? 376 00:26:44,239 --> 00:26:46,559 - No, could you? - I've only got a thruppenny bit. 377 00:26:46,638 --> 00:26:48,079 I've got change. 378 00:26:48,079 --> 00:26:49,518 Ain't the husband around? 379 00:26:49,518 --> 00:26:51,158 l expect so. 380 00:26:51,438 --> 00:26:53,358 Can't control himself, if you ask me. 381 00:26:53,358 --> 00:26:55,759 Terrible. Poor woman. 382 00:26:55,759 --> 00:26:58,398 Serves her right. 383 00:26:58,639 --> 00:27:00,559 Don't you want no sardines for your mother? 384 00:27:00,559 --> 00:27:02,958 No, she can't eat them no more, Lily. Gives her heartburn. 385 00:27:02,958 --> 00:27:04,598 How's she keeping anyway, your mom? 386 00:27:04,878 --> 00:27:06,798 Oh, you know. Getting older. 387 00:27:06,798 --> 00:27:08,718 Ain't we all? 388 00:27:08,718 --> 00:27:10,638 That's Ethel. 389 00:27:10,638 --> 00:27:12,918 - That you, Ethel? - Hello, Mom. 390 00:27:13,039 --> 00:27:14,478 - Lily's here. - Oh. 391 00:27:14,478 --> 00:27:16,118 Hello, Ethel. 392 00:27:17,358 --> 00:27:18,838 Hello. 393 00:27:20,238 --> 00:27:22,199 - You want a cuppa? - Yes please, Mom. 394 00:27:30,319 --> 00:27:33,199 - Ain't she got a boyfriend yet? - No. 395 00:27:33,199 --> 00:27:35,158 l ain't surprised. 396 00:27:39,438 --> 00:27:41,839 That was a lovely spread, Vera. Thank you very much. 397 00:27:41,839 --> 00:27:44,159 - You're welcome, Reg, you know that. - Doing a bit of mending? 398 00:27:44,238 --> 00:27:45,679 Yes. You got anything that needs doing? 399 00:27:45,679 --> 00:27:48,318 You've got a bit of leg poking through your trousers. 400 00:27:48,559 --> 00:27:49,998 - Yes, he has. - I done that at work. 401 00:27:49,998 --> 00:27:52,158 - I ain't got round to it yet. - You do your own sewing? 402 00:27:52,399 --> 00:27:53,838 Well, I'm all fingers and thumbs, but I have a go. 403 00:27:53,838 --> 00:27:55,318 You ought to bring 'em over here, Reg. 404 00:27:55,758 --> 00:27:57,199 You need a little patch on that. 405 00:27:57,199 --> 00:27:59,119 I'll get you a bit of cloth from the shop, Reg. 406 00:27:59,119 --> 00:28:01,398 What is it? Navy serge, 19 oz. 407 00:28:01,518 --> 00:28:02,918 Give it to Mom, she'll mend it for you, no problem. 408 00:28:02,959 --> 00:28:04,879 - I could do that. - Of course, she can. 409 00:28:04,879 --> 00:28:07,558 - Ethel will see you right. - I don't want to put you out. 410 00:28:07,759 --> 00:28:10,639 - I don't mind. - Thanks very much. 411 00:28:10,639 --> 00:28:13,838 lt'll cost you-- half a crown! 412 00:28:13,998 --> 00:28:16,278 - Do you want another sweet? - Ta. 413 00:28:25,518 --> 00:28:27,438 - What are you doing, love? - Go back to sleep. 414 00:28:27,438 --> 00:28:29,839 You're ill. 415 00:28:29,839 --> 00:28:31,479 lt's going to have to be quick. 416 00:28:31,759 --> 00:28:33,679 - ls it going to take long? - No, dear. 417 00:28:33,679 --> 00:28:35,599 l haven't told him, you see? He's supposed to be at work. 418 00:28:35,599 --> 00:28:37,519 - Yes, dear. - What's he want to come home sick for? 419 00:28:37,519 --> 00:28:39,478 Take your knickers off for me. 420 00:28:42,319 --> 00:28:44,239 Can't have no more kids, see? 421 00:28:44,239 --> 00:28:46,638 I've got seven already. l ain't having no more. 422 00:28:46,638 --> 00:28:48,558 - I know, dear. - lt'd kill me. 423 00:28:48,558 --> 00:28:50,518 Lay the towel on the bed for me. 424 00:28:55,278 --> 00:28:57,238 You sit right on the edge. 425 00:28:58,158 --> 00:28:59,999 - What's that? - Just soapy water, dear-- 426 00:29:00,078 --> 00:29:01,958 a bit of disinfectant. 427 00:29:01,998 --> 00:29:04,158 - Do you want me to lie down? - Stay where you are. 428 00:29:04,399 --> 00:29:07,279 - I've just got to get this inside. - All right. 429 00:29:07,279 --> 00:29:09,199 All right. You all right? 430 00:29:09,199 --> 00:29:11,158 Yes. 431 00:29:59,518 --> 00:30:01,438 Oy, oy. 432 00:30:01,438 --> 00:30:03,958 - What? - See them, blonde, brunette? 433 00:30:04,318 --> 00:30:06,278 - Oh, tidy! - Ain't they? 434 00:30:08,158 --> 00:30:10,038 How do you do? 435 00:30:11,038 --> 00:30:13,918 Right, 'o mugger-- bright-eyed, bushy-tailed and look lively. 436 00:30:13,918 --> 00:30:15,558 - We only just got here. - Oh, come on, Kenny, 437 00:30:15,838 --> 00:30:18,998 - let your hair down. - Enjoy the view. 438 00:31:13,438 --> 00:31:16,318 - Let's have a swap, eh? - All right. 439 00:31:31,198 --> 00:31:33,118 Do you reckon she likes him? 440 00:31:33,118 --> 00:31:35,038 Well, she's gone for a walk with him. 441 00:31:35,038 --> 00:31:38,158 She wouldn't go, would she, if she didn't like him. Would she? 442 00:31:40,318 --> 00:31:42,438 He should take her out dancing. 443 00:31:42,718 --> 00:31:45,518 - I don't think he's that type. - I can't see Reg dancing. 444 00:31:50,878 --> 00:31:53,758 She'd come back black and blue, wouldn't she? 445 00:31:53,758 --> 00:31:56,238 - Dad. - she'd have to give her feet a soak. 446 00:31:57,598 --> 00:31:59,958 They might turn out to be a proper Fred and Ginger, 447 00:31:59,998 --> 00:32:01,878 The pair of them. You never know. 448 00:32:23,518 --> 00:32:26,238 - Did you have to come far? - Not far, dear, no. 449 00:32:27,358 --> 00:32:28,758 Are you sure you wouldn't like a drink? 450 00:32:28,798 --> 00:32:30,838 No, thank you. 451 00:32:31,198 --> 00:32:33,598 - Have you done this before, dear? - Yes, as it happens. 452 00:32:33,598 --> 00:32:35,318 Here we are... 453 00:32:35,518 --> 00:32:37,438 One bowl, one towel. 454 00:32:37,438 --> 00:32:39,358 - Kettle's on. - Oh. Thank you. 455 00:32:39,358 --> 00:32:41,758 Are you sure you wouldn't like a drink? 456 00:32:41,758 --> 00:32:42,798 No, dear. 457 00:32:43,198 --> 00:32:45,158 What? 458 00:32:50,878 --> 00:32:52,798 You know, your hair looks really lovely. 459 00:32:52,798 --> 00:32:54,718 - Do you think so? - Yes. 460 00:32:54,718 --> 00:32:56,678 Oh. 461 00:32:58,078 --> 00:32:59,878 Why don't you make us all a cup of tea? 462 00:32:59,998 --> 00:33:01,958 What, do you want a cup of tea as well? 463 00:33:03,358 --> 00:33:05,318 Oh. 464 00:33:05,758 --> 00:33:07,718 Good luck. 465 00:33:10,558 --> 00:33:11,998 All right, dear. 466 00:33:11,998 --> 00:33:13,878 You're gonna have to take your knickers off. 467 00:33:13,918 --> 00:33:15,838 Okey-dokey. 468 00:33:18,718 --> 00:33:20,678 So, how are you? 469 00:33:21,038 --> 00:33:22,478 This is rather a surprise. 470 00:33:22,478 --> 00:33:25,358 - Haven't seen you for ages. - Yes-- no... 471 00:33:26,318 --> 00:33:28,238 Sugar? 472 00:33:28,238 --> 00:33:30,197 No, thank you. 473 00:33:33,838 --> 00:33:36,238 - Thank you for coming today. - Yeah? Not at all. 474 00:33:36,238 --> 00:33:38,438 An excuse to get out of that dreary old bank. 475 00:33:38,438 --> 00:33:40,358 Would you like a fag? 476 00:33:40,358 --> 00:33:42,278 No, thank you. 477 00:33:45,438 --> 00:33:47,318 Thank you for-- 478 00:33:47,358 --> 00:33:49,278 Sorry. 479 00:33:49,278 --> 00:33:51,238 What's the matter? 480 00:33:53,598 --> 00:33:55,518 Oh, sorry. 481 00:33:55,518 --> 00:33:57,438 Have some cake. l had a piece before you arrived. 482 00:33:57,438 --> 00:33:59,398 Can't resist--it's delicious. 483 00:34:00,798 --> 00:34:02,718 l wanted to talk to you. 484 00:34:03,678 --> 00:34:05,118 Fire away. 485 00:34:05,118 --> 00:34:07,238 Um. 486 00:34:08,438 --> 00:34:10,158 You're the first person l thought of. 487 00:34:10,358 --> 00:34:12,318 Really. 488 00:34:20,918 --> 00:34:22,918 Crikey, Susan. What is it? 489 00:34:26,118 --> 00:34:28,118 l have this, um... 490 00:34:29,478 --> 00:34:31,478 friend, who... 491 00:34:37,397 --> 00:34:39,398 she needs some help. 492 00:34:42,197 --> 00:34:44,198 I'm sorry. 493 00:34:45,438 --> 00:34:47,398 Sorry. 494 00:34:53,238 --> 00:34:55,478 You've got yourself into trouble, haven't you? 495 00:34:57,837 --> 00:34:59,838 Oh, Susan. You clot. 496 00:35:03,597 --> 00:35:05,598 Who told you to phone me? 497 00:35:13,197 --> 00:35:16,118 All right. I'll tell you what you have to do. 498 00:35:20,877 --> 00:35:23,278 Oh, and when you see the psychiatrist, you have to make up a fearful fib 499 00:35:23,278 --> 00:35:26,078 about some potty aunt or something or other. 500 00:35:27,118 --> 00:35:29,038 Here. Have a hanky. 501 00:35:29,038 --> 00:35:30,998 Thank you. 502 00:35:33,838 --> 00:35:35,837 You'll be all right, you know. 503 00:35:47,198 --> 00:35:49,358 Hello, George. Oh-- hello, Peggy! 504 00:35:49,598 --> 00:35:51,518 You off work, today? 505 00:35:51,518 --> 00:35:52,478 Sit up, then 506 00:35:52,478 --> 00:35:54,398 Oh, she's all right, George. Bless her. 507 00:35:54,398 --> 00:35:56,318 This has slipped a bit. 508 00:35:56,318 --> 00:35:58,238 lvy taken bad again, has she? 509 00:35:58,238 --> 00:36:01,197 Oh, dear. Well I'll make a fresh pot of tea. 510 00:36:03,038 --> 00:36:05,438 And you'll want a biscuit, Peggy, I shouldn't wonder. 511 00:36:07,838 --> 00:36:09,758 - Hello, lvy. - All right, Vera? 512 00:36:09,758 --> 00:36:11,678 Having one of your bad days? 513 00:36:11,678 --> 00:36:13,598 - I'm sick of it. - Oh, dear. 514 00:36:13,598 --> 00:36:15,477 I'll put the kettle on. 515 00:36:26,078 --> 00:36:27,957 Didn't you sleep last night, dear? 516 00:36:27,998 --> 00:36:30,078 You don't sleep when you're like this, do you? 517 00:36:31,838 --> 00:36:33,758 Have you managed to kip at all today? 518 00:36:33,758 --> 00:36:36,158 - No, I ain't. - Oh, ain't you? 519 00:36:36,158 --> 00:36:37,918 Still, you're in the best place, lvy. 520 00:36:38,078 --> 00:36:40,478 l should be at work. 521 00:36:40,478 --> 00:36:42,398 You can't go to work in this state. 522 00:36:42,398 --> 00:36:44,117 Somebody's got to earn the money. 523 00:36:44,318 --> 00:36:46,718 lf I stay off, she wants to stay off. 524 00:36:46,718 --> 00:36:48,638 I'll lose me job if this goes on. 525 00:36:48,638 --> 00:36:50,558 lt's not your fault, dear. 526 00:36:50,558 --> 00:36:51,998 Try telling that to your boss. 527 00:36:51,998 --> 00:36:54,878 They don't understand nothing, men. 528 00:36:54,878 --> 00:36:56,798 Bastards. 529 00:37:03,358 --> 00:37:05,117 Now... 530 00:37:05,278 --> 00:37:07,198 is this your first pregnancy? 531 00:37:07,198 --> 00:37:09,118 Yes. 532 00:37:09,118 --> 00:37:11,038 And what does the father say? 533 00:37:11,038 --> 00:37:13,438 Um... 534 00:37:13,438 --> 00:37:15,358 l don't want my parents to know. 535 00:37:15,358 --> 00:37:17,478 No, no, no. l mean the father of the child. 536 00:37:21,598 --> 00:37:23,917 Big as you can. Come and sit down. 537 00:37:32,117 --> 00:37:34,877 Have you considered the possibility of having the child? 538 00:37:36,917 --> 00:37:38,918 l can't. 539 00:37:40,678 --> 00:37:42,598 Very well. I'll help you, 540 00:37:42,598 --> 00:37:44,518 But I'm afraid we are obliged to discuss 541 00:37:44,518 --> 00:37:47,198 The delicate matter of money. 542 00:37:47,398 --> 00:37:49,358 lt'll come to ��150.00. 543 00:37:50,278 --> 00:37:52,598 How much do you have available? 544 00:37:52,678 --> 00:37:56,038 Um, just over ��100.00. 545 00:37:56,038 --> 00:37:58,078 l see. 546 00:37:58,438 --> 00:38:00,358 Well... 547 00:38:00,358 --> 00:38:03,718 Let's say 100 guinea, shall we? ln advance. ln cash. 548 00:38:03,718 --> 00:38:06,198 Now, I shall require you to see a psychiatrist. 549 00:38:06,557 --> 00:38:09,837 - I know. - Do you? 550 00:38:10,718 --> 00:38:12,638 Yes. 551 00:38:12,638 --> 00:38:14,558 And I'll arrange the nursing home... 552 00:38:14,558 --> 00:38:16,398 and the obstetrician. 553 00:38:16,478 --> 00:38:18,878 Baxter. Terribly good man. 554 00:38:18,878 --> 00:38:20,837 Any questions? 555 00:38:23,678 --> 00:38:25,678 Pretty day. 556 00:38:27,038 --> 00:38:29,037 Yes. 557 00:38:30,398 --> 00:38:32,798 - How many weeks pregnant are you? - Seven. 558 00:38:32,798 --> 00:38:34,718 And were you a virgin? 559 00:38:41,438 --> 00:38:43,078 Yes. 560 00:38:44,318 --> 00:38:45,758 Miss Wells, it would be helpful 561 00:38:45,758 --> 00:38:48,397 lf you would give me simple and honest answers 562 00:38:48,638 --> 00:38:50,597 lf you can. 563 00:38:51,998 --> 00:38:53,997 What does your father do? 564 00:38:56,318 --> 00:38:58,318 - My father? - Yes. 565 00:39:02,078 --> 00:39:04,037 Um, he works in the Ministry of Defense. 566 00:39:04,958 --> 00:39:06,838 And are your parents happily married? 567 00:39:08,798 --> 00:39:12,517 Um, I think so. 568 00:39:13,598 --> 00:39:16,558 ls there any history of mental illness in your family? 569 00:39:18,398 --> 00:39:20,318 Yes... 570 00:39:20,318 --> 00:39:22,998 an aunt of my mother's committed suicide. 571 00:39:25,118 --> 00:39:27,118 Did she? 572 00:39:28,478 --> 00:39:30,477 Yes. 573 00:39:32,798 --> 00:39:35,918 And your own mental state, how would you describe it at the moment? 574 00:39:39,038 --> 00:39:42,317 - Um. - Anxious? 575 00:39:44,318 --> 00:39:46,318 Depressed? 576 00:39:48,638 --> 00:39:51,238 Tell me your feelings towards the father of the child. 577 00:39:53,438 --> 00:39:55,358 - Do you love him? - No. 578 00:39:55,358 --> 00:39:57,237 - Does he love you? - No. 579 00:39:57,278 --> 00:39:59,198 Did you love him at the point of conception? 580 00:39:59,198 --> 00:40:01,158 No. 581 00:40:02,558 --> 00:40:04,478 Did he force himself on you? 582 00:40:17,438 --> 00:40:19,358 Miss Wells... 583 00:40:19,358 --> 00:40:21,278 if you were to have the child, 584 00:40:21,278 --> 00:40:23,198 would you keep it or have it adopted? 585 00:40:23,198 --> 00:40:25,118 l can't have it. 586 00:40:25,118 --> 00:40:27,078 I'd rather kill myself. 587 00:40:31,838 --> 00:40:34,238 Well, I don't think we can allow that to happen... 588 00:40:36,158 --> 00:40:38,158 can we? 589 00:40:42,398 --> 00:40:44,358 Tea's brewing. 590 00:41:26,557 --> 00:41:28,437 - Miss Wells. - Hello. 591 00:41:28,477 --> 00:41:29,918 - I'm Nurse Willoughby. - How do you do? 592 00:41:29,918 --> 00:41:31,838 - ls this all your luggage? - Uh, yes. 593 00:41:31,838 --> 00:41:34,597 - lf you'd like to follow me. - Thank you. 594 00:41:34,718 --> 00:41:36,638 - Have you had far to come? - Not really, no. 595 00:41:36,638 --> 00:41:38,077 - Miss Wells. - Hello. 596 00:41:38,077 --> 00:41:39,677 - Sister Beech. - How do you do? 597 00:41:39,997 --> 00:41:41,917 l hope you'll be comfortable. 598 00:41:41,917 --> 00:41:43,837 Thank you. 599 00:42:15,517 --> 00:42:17,478 There, dear. 600 00:42:18,397 --> 00:42:20,358 I'll put this back under the bed for you. 601 00:42:28,478 --> 00:42:30,477 Now...that didn't take too long, did it? 602 00:42:32,797 --> 00:42:35,198 - What, you finished already? - Yes, dear. 603 00:42:35,198 --> 00:42:36,757 So when am l going to see you again? 604 00:42:37,118 --> 00:42:39,517 What did you say, dear? 605 00:42:39,517 --> 00:42:41,797 You have to come back, yes? 606 00:42:42,878 --> 00:42:44,798 Oh no, dear. I've done all I've got to do. 607 00:42:44,798 --> 00:42:46,357 Now you've just got to wait. 608 00:42:46,718 --> 00:42:49,117 What is it I'm waiting for? 609 00:42:49,117 --> 00:42:51,478 For it to come away, dear. 610 00:42:51,518 --> 00:42:54,398 But all you used was a little bit of water. 611 00:42:54,398 --> 00:42:56,318 Don't you worry. 612 00:42:56,318 --> 00:42:57,757 What happens if something goes wrong? 613 00:42:57,757 --> 00:42:59,677 Now what's going to happen is this... 614 00:42:59,677 --> 00:43:01,638 tomorrow... 615 00:43:03,038 --> 00:43:05,437 or Sunday, you'll have a pain down below. 616 00:43:05,437 --> 00:43:07,357 Get yourself to the toilet. 617 00:43:07,357 --> 00:43:10,678 You'll start bleeding, it'll all come away, you'll be right as rain. 618 00:43:13,117 --> 00:43:15,117 What you need now is a nice hot cup of tea. 619 00:43:16,957 --> 00:43:18,918 Take care, dear. 620 00:43:23,677 --> 00:43:25,638 Ta ta. 621 00:43:45,238 --> 00:43:47,237 - Hello, dear. - Good morning, Mrs. Drake. 622 00:43:50,998 --> 00:43:53,117 - Hello, Mommy. - Good morning, dear. 623 00:43:54,357 --> 00:43:56,277 - How was your weekend? - Lovely, thank you. 624 00:43:56,277 --> 00:43:58,197 How was Norfolk? 625 00:43:58,197 --> 00:44:00,117 Oh, bearable. 626 00:44:00,117 --> 00:44:02,037 Terribly sunny. 627 00:44:02,037 --> 00:44:03,997 Extraordinary. 628 00:44:22,197 --> 00:44:24,117 Have you got the money? 629 00:44:24,117 --> 00:44:26,037 I've got the ��2.00. 630 00:44:26,037 --> 00:44:28,318 - ��2.00? - That's what she told me. 631 00:44:28,437 --> 00:44:30,357 Well, she told you wrong. lt's two guineas. 632 00:44:30,357 --> 00:44:32,277 - Oh, I'm sorry. - Ain't no use being sorry. 633 00:44:32,277 --> 00:44:34,117 Oh. You want payment now then, do you? 634 00:44:34,197 --> 00:44:36,158 Well, I don't want payment next week, do l? 635 00:44:43,317 --> 00:44:44,757 Where is your husband, anyway? 636 00:44:44,757 --> 00:44:46,957 Korea, since you're asking. 637 00:44:48,117 --> 00:44:50,037 - ln the forces, is he? - Yes. 638 00:44:50,037 --> 00:44:52,677 - Two guineas. - Thank you very much. 639 00:44:56,757 --> 00:44:58,717 So it's not his, then? 640 00:45:01,077 --> 00:45:03,077 What's the matter? Cat got your tongue? 641 00:45:08,277 --> 00:45:10,197 Done this for a lot of girls then, have you? 642 00:45:10,197 --> 00:45:12,117 Mind your own bleedin' business. 643 00:45:12,117 --> 00:45:14,278 - I'm only asking. - And I'm only telling you. 644 00:45:14,997 --> 00:45:16,998 Right. 645 00:45:19,797 --> 00:45:21,798 You put your address down there. 646 00:45:23,637 --> 00:45:25,557 She'll be there at 5:00. 647 00:45:25,557 --> 00:45:26,997 Don't mention the money. 648 00:45:26,997 --> 00:45:28,917 That's between me and you. 649 00:45:28,917 --> 00:45:30,837 - ls that understood? - Yes. 650 00:45:30,837 --> 00:45:32,757 Good. 651 00:45:40,318 --> 00:45:41,757 Can you do one on Friday? 652 00:45:41,757 --> 00:45:43,198 - At 5:00? - Yes. 653 00:45:43,198 --> 00:45:44,438 That's all right. 654 00:45:44,637 --> 00:45:46,078 - Married lady. - Oh, yes? 655 00:45:46,078 --> 00:45:48,278 - Got herself in a bit of trouble. - How is that, then? 656 00:45:48,477 --> 00:45:50,397 Having a bit of "how's your father" on the side. 657 00:45:50,397 --> 00:45:52,678 - Oh, that's not right, is it, Lily? - Well, I don't think so. 658 00:45:53,758 --> 00:45:55,757 Still, gotta help them out, ain't you? 659 00:45:56,638 --> 00:45:58,517 How'd you get on with that darkie? 660 00:45:58,558 --> 00:46:00,597 - Oh, I did feel sorry for her. - Long way from home? 661 00:46:00,957 --> 00:46:02,357 She was very scared. 662 00:46:02,398 --> 00:46:03,837 What are they doing over here, anyways? 663 00:46:03,837 --> 00:46:06,717 Trying to make a better life for themselves, I shouldn't wonder. 664 00:46:06,717 --> 00:46:09,117 - They should stay where they are. - They're hard workers. 665 00:46:09,117 --> 00:46:11,957 - You need any sugar? - How much you charging this week, Lily? 666 00:46:11,997 --> 00:46:13,917 ��1.80, to you. 667 00:46:13,917 --> 00:46:15,877 All right, then. 668 00:46:21,117 --> 00:46:23,118 - Here you are. - Ta. 669 00:46:24,957 --> 00:46:26,958 Thank you. 670 00:46:38,877 --> 00:46:40,237 I'm ever so scared. 671 00:46:40,317 --> 00:46:42,598 Try not to upset yourself, dear. 672 00:46:42,717 --> 00:46:44,157 S- sorry... 673 00:46:44,157 --> 00:46:46,077 I've got to pull myself together. 674 00:46:46,077 --> 00:46:49,917 Oh, I've got to go through with this. 675 00:46:49,917 --> 00:46:51,837 Oh, I know I have to--it's just that... 676 00:46:51,837 --> 00:46:53,757 nobody knows-- 677 00:46:53,757 --> 00:46:55,677 well, my friend knows, but she doesn't know-- 678 00:46:55,677 --> 00:46:57,637 l mean she doesn't know it's today. 679 00:46:59,517 --> 00:47:02,877 So if anything were to happen to me... no one would know. 680 00:47:02,877 --> 00:47:05,197 You've got to get your knickers off, dear, and lie down. 681 00:47:07,677 --> 00:47:09,597 Oh. Oh, no. No, no, no. 682 00:47:09,597 --> 00:47:11,557 No, no, no. 683 00:47:14,397 --> 00:47:16,317 Oh, no. No-- 684 00:47:16,317 --> 00:47:19,197 I'm a terrible person! 685 00:47:35,037 --> 00:47:36,997 What's the matter? 686 00:47:38,397 --> 00:47:40,037 Nothing. 687 00:47:40,317 --> 00:47:42,237 Ain't you had a nice night? 688 00:47:42,237 --> 00:47:44,157 Yes. 689 00:47:44,157 --> 00:47:46,117 You? 690 00:47:59,517 --> 00:48:01,517 You ever thought about moving out? 691 00:48:02,877 --> 00:48:04,877 What do you mean? 692 00:48:07,197 --> 00:48:09,157 What do you think about getting married? 693 00:48:11,517 --> 00:48:13,437 What, to you? 694 00:48:13,437 --> 00:48:15,397 Yes. 695 00:48:19,197 --> 00:48:21,197 l ain't never thought about it. 696 00:48:23,037 --> 00:48:25,037 - I've been thinking about it. - Have you? 697 00:48:25,917 --> 00:48:27,917 About three or four weeks. 698 00:48:35,517 --> 00:48:37,517 What do you reckon? 699 00:48:40,317 --> 00:48:42,197 Do you wanna? 700 00:48:47,997 --> 00:48:49,997 Yes. 701 00:48:51,357 --> 00:48:53,357 l do. 702 00:49:05,277 --> 00:49:07,277 All right, then. 703 00:49:15,837 --> 00:49:17,797 Better tell your mom. 704 00:49:33,117 --> 00:49:35,037 Dad... 705 00:49:35,037 --> 00:49:36,957 - Dad, wake up. - What's the matter? 706 00:49:36,957 --> 00:49:38,917 I've got to go in the kitchen. 707 00:49:44,637 --> 00:49:46,797 Woke me up-- 708 00:49:47,517 --> 00:49:49,837 - oh, hello, Reg. - Hello, Stan. 709 00:49:49,917 --> 00:49:51,837 Good kip? 710 00:49:51,837 --> 00:49:53,797 Yes, all right. 711 00:49:57,477 --> 00:49:59,477 Can I have a word, Stan? 712 00:50:03,237 --> 00:50:05,237 What's the matter? 713 00:50:08,997 --> 00:50:11,197 Can I have your permission to marry Ethel? 714 00:50:17,157 --> 00:50:18,877 Have you asked her? 715 00:50:19,077 --> 00:50:21,037 Yes. 716 00:50:22,917 --> 00:50:24,637 What'd she say? 717 00:50:24,837 --> 00:50:26,836 She said yes. 718 00:50:28,677 --> 00:50:30,597 Well, of course you can. 719 00:50:30,597 --> 00:50:32,517 - You sure? - Congratulations! 720 00:50:32,517 --> 00:50:34,397 - Thanks very much. - Vera? Ethel? 721 00:50:34,437 --> 00:50:36,837 - You know what he's just asked me? - I'm ever so pleased. 722 00:50:36,837 --> 00:50:38,757 - I'm delighted! - Me too. 723 00:50:38,757 --> 00:50:41,917 - What's all this chatting about? - These two just got engaged! 724 00:50:42,117 --> 00:50:44,037 - Congratulations, mate! - Thanks very much. 725 00:50:44,037 --> 00:50:45,957 l was asleep on that chair, there. 726 00:50:45,957 --> 00:50:47,877 Sorry about waking you up. 727 00:50:47,877 --> 00:50:49,557 Oh, don't you worry about that. 728 00:50:49,797 --> 00:50:52,677 - I asked her last night. - Oh, did you? 729 00:50:52,677 --> 00:50:54,597 Well done, the both of you. 730 00:50:54,597 --> 00:50:57,197 Wow, Reg, good going. 731 00:51:00,837 --> 00:51:03,237 - Don't look so worried. - You're sure? 732 00:51:03,237 --> 00:51:05,637 Of course, I'm sure. I've been to the doctors and I'm sure. 733 00:51:05,637 --> 00:51:07,077 About time and all. 734 00:51:07,077 --> 00:51:08,997 You have to start taking things easy. 735 00:51:08,997 --> 00:51:10,717 What, you gonna look after me? 736 00:51:10,917 --> 00:51:12,877 - Yes. - Are you? 737 00:51:14,277 --> 00:51:16,197 We have to tell Stan and Vera. 738 00:51:16,197 --> 00:51:18,117 Yes, we'll tell Stan and Vera... 739 00:51:18,117 --> 00:51:20,037 but we'll tell them together, properly. 740 00:51:20,037 --> 00:51:21,957 We'll go around there... 741 00:51:21,957 --> 00:51:24,837 - next weekend. - I'll ask him in the morning. 742 00:51:24,837 --> 00:51:26,797 Can I have my washing machine now, please? 743 00:52:00,837 --> 00:52:02,757 - Morning, Frank. - Morning, Stan. 744 00:52:02,757 --> 00:52:04,237 Got some news for you. 745 00:52:04,477 --> 00:52:06,997 What? 746 00:52:08,797 --> 00:52:10,717 Here you are. Have a guess. 747 00:52:10,717 --> 00:52:12,157 Good news, or bad news? 748 00:52:12,157 --> 00:52:14,077 - Bad news. - Wrong. Try again. 749 00:52:14,077 --> 00:52:16,037 All right, good news. 750 00:52:19,357 --> 00:52:21,356 Come on, then. What is it? 751 00:52:23,197 --> 00:52:25,117 Eh? 752 00:52:25,117 --> 00:52:27,037 Spill the beans, old cock! 753 00:52:28,477 --> 00:52:30,397 My little Ethel? She got engaged. 754 00:52:30,397 --> 00:52:31,837 - What? - Yesterday afternoon. 755 00:52:31,837 --> 00:52:33,637 - What, to Reg? - I couldn't believe it. 756 00:52:33,757 --> 00:52:35,717 l thought they'd be courting for years. 757 00:52:40,477 --> 00:52:42,397 - Congratulations. - Thank you, Frank. 758 00:52:42,397 --> 00:52:44,317 You must be a very proud man. 759 00:52:44,317 --> 00:52:46,237 You should've seen Vera's face. 760 00:52:46,237 --> 00:52:48,197 lt was a bolt from the blue. 761 00:52:50,077 --> 00:52:51,517 So, on Sunday... 762 00:52:51,517 --> 00:52:52,957 you and Joycie got to come over for your tea. 763 00:52:52,957 --> 00:52:55,077 We'll get some beers in-- some sherry for the girls. 764 00:52:55,357 --> 00:52:57,277 We'll toast the happy couple and Reg can meet the family. 765 00:52:57,277 --> 00:52:58,997 - On Sunday. - About 4:00. 766 00:52:59,197 --> 00:53:01,517 - You tell Joycie? - I'll tell her. 767 00:53:05,917 --> 00:53:07,837 Can you feel that, dear? Starting to fill up? 768 00:53:07,837 --> 00:53:09,277 Yes. 769 00:53:09,277 --> 00:53:11,197 - Does that feel peculiar, Pam? - Yes, Mom. 770 00:53:11,197 --> 00:53:12,637 That's how it's meant to feel, ain't it? 771 00:53:12,637 --> 00:53:14,036 - Peculiar? - Yes. 772 00:53:14,077 --> 00:53:15,837 - You've done this before, ain't you? - Yes, dear. 773 00:53:15,997 --> 00:53:17,876 - So, it's safe. - lt's safe, isn't it? 774 00:53:17,917 --> 00:53:19,236 - Yes, darling. - And when it's full, 775 00:53:19,357 --> 00:53:20,756 that's when we'll stop. 776 00:53:22,717 --> 00:53:24,637 l know your face from somewhere. 777 00:53:24,637 --> 00:53:26,557 - Who, me? - Yes. 778 00:53:26,557 --> 00:53:28,517 - Do you? - I can't think where, though. 779 00:53:30,877 --> 00:53:32,797 You all right? 780 00:53:32,797 --> 00:53:35,197 Of course. Sunlight laundry. 781 00:53:35,197 --> 00:53:38,077 - Oh, dear. - lt's Vera, ain't it? 782 00:53:38,077 --> 00:53:40,037 - That's right. - Vera Drake. 783 00:53:40,957 --> 00:53:42,397 l knew your mother before the war. 784 00:53:42,397 --> 00:53:44,717 - Did you? - Was you doing this back then? 785 00:53:44,797 --> 00:53:46,237 That feel full, dear? 786 00:53:46,237 --> 00:53:48,197 Yes. 787 00:53:50,077 --> 00:53:52,077 All right. 788 00:53:53,917 --> 00:53:55,917 Just dry yourself off. 789 00:54:16,477 --> 00:54:18,437 Get that down you, come on. 790 00:54:18,717 --> 00:54:20,637 Cold. Cold. 791 00:54:20,637 --> 00:54:22,557 Cool you down. 792 00:54:22,557 --> 00:54:24,477 Cool you down. 793 00:54:36,477 --> 00:54:38,437 - Cheers. - Cheers. 794 00:54:42,076 --> 00:54:44,037 Hello again, Pamela. How are you feeling? 795 00:54:44,477 --> 00:54:46,397 Poorly, hmm? 796 00:54:46,397 --> 00:54:48,317 Now, I need to take another look at your tummy. 797 00:54:48,317 --> 00:54:50,716 Don't worry, I'll be as gentle as I can. 798 00:54:50,716 --> 00:54:53,196 Pamela, we just need you to straighten your legs. 799 00:54:54,077 --> 00:54:55,717 Good girl. Right onto the bed. 800 00:54:55,997 --> 00:54:59,356 l promise you, l have very warm hands. 801 00:54:59,356 --> 00:55:02,077 Bring your bottom up. Good girl. That's it. 802 00:55:04,156 --> 00:55:05,837 Now, I'm going to press gently 803 00:55:06,076 --> 00:55:08,917 And I want you to tell me what happens when I let go. 804 00:55:08,956 --> 00:55:10,397 Good girl, well done. 805 00:55:10,397 --> 00:55:12,796 - We'll do an internal, Sister. - All right, doctor. 806 00:55:16,157 --> 00:55:18,517 Now then, Mrs. Barnes, 807 00:55:18,556 --> 00:55:22,396 l, uh... I don't have very good news, I'm afraid. 808 00:55:22,396 --> 00:55:25,757 - Why, why, what's happening? - I'm going to have to operate. 809 00:55:25,757 --> 00:55:28,156 - Pamela is a very sick girl. - She ain't gonna die, is she? 810 00:55:28,156 --> 00:55:30,076 We sincerely hope not, Mrs. Barnes, 811 00:55:30,076 --> 00:55:32,956 But this is a grave situation, as I'm sure you'll understand. 812 00:55:32,956 --> 00:55:34,397 Now then... 813 00:55:34,397 --> 00:55:36,116 when Pamela was admitted this evening, 814 00:55:36,317 --> 00:55:38,237 you stated that she was having a miscarriage. 815 00:55:38,237 --> 00:55:39,717 Yes. 816 00:55:40,157 --> 00:55:42,436 But that isn't the whole truth, is it? 817 00:55:43,997 --> 00:55:45,917 Mrs. Barnes... 818 00:55:45,917 --> 00:55:48,157 did you do something to Pamela to try 819 00:55:48,316 --> 00:55:50,236 - to bring about a termination? - No, I didn't! 820 00:55:50,236 --> 00:55:51,517 Well, somebody did. 821 00:55:51,677 --> 00:55:54,157 You know that and I know that. 822 00:55:55,517 --> 00:55:58,876 Mrs. Barnes, I've been a doctor for over 25 years. 823 00:55:58,876 --> 00:56:01,277 Sister and I see cases like this every weekend, 824 00:56:01,277 --> 00:56:03,676 - don't we, Sister? - Yes, we do. 825 00:56:06,556 --> 00:56:09,436 All right... 826 00:56:09,436 --> 00:56:11,397 someone come to the house. 827 00:56:12,797 --> 00:56:14,236 And what did they do? 828 00:56:14,236 --> 00:56:16,637 She grated pink soap into a bowl of warm water 829 00:56:16,637 --> 00:56:18,037 and she had a bottle of stuff and she put-- 830 00:56:18,076 --> 00:56:20,836 - And she used a syringe. - Yes. 831 00:56:20,956 --> 00:56:22,876 And no doubt, she'll use her syringe again. 832 00:56:22,876 --> 00:56:25,076 And again and again and again, and Sister and l 833 00:56:25,277 --> 00:56:27,637 will have to deal with dozens of cases just like Pamela's. 834 00:56:27,676 --> 00:56:30,156 Mrs. Barnes, these people must be stopped. 835 00:56:33,917 --> 00:56:35,837 You're going to have to inform the police. 836 00:56:35,837 --> 00:56:38,437 l ain't talking to them. 837 00:56:40,637 --> 00:56:42,557 Sister Coombes. 838 00:56:42,557 --> 00:56:45,116 Righty-oh. They're ready for you in theater, Mr. Walsh. 839 00:56:46,397 --> 00:56:48,757 Thank you, Sister. 840 00:56:48,796 --> 00:56:52,157 Mrs. Barnes, if you don't inform the police, I'm going to have to. 841 00:56:52,157 --> 00:56:55,437 Unfortunately, it's my legal obligation to do so. 842 00:56:55,516 --> 00:56:57,476 Excuse me. 843 00:57:12,796 --> 00:57:15,676 - Excuse me, nurse. - Yes, sir? 844 00:57:15,676 --> 00:57:18,556 We're police officers. We're looking for Sister Coombes. 845 00:57:18,556 --> 00:57:20,516 Oh yes, sir, just follow me. 846 00:57:24,797 --> 00:57:26,796 Sister, it's police. 847 00:57:29,116 --> 00:57:31,517 Good evening, sister. I'm Detective lnspector Webster, 848 00:57:31,517 --> 00:57:33,437 - this is D.S. Vickers-- - Good evening. 849 00:57:33,437 --> 00:57:35,397 Oh, good evening. 850 00:57:38,596 --> 00:57:40,317 We was sitting by the side of the road, 851 00:57:40,516 --> 00:57:43,357 there was bodies everywhere--stink, petrol... 852 00:57:43,396 --> 00:57:45,316 I'd had enough. 853 00:57:45,316 --> 00:57:47,236 l couldn't do nothing. 854 00:57:47,236 --> 00:57:49,156 Couldn't run away, couldn't cry, 855 00:57:49,156 --> 00:57:51,076 couldn't feel nothing-- l just sat there. 856 00:57:52,517 --> 00:57:54,796 And all of a sudden, there was this old girl... 857 00:57:54,916 --> 00:57:56,836 staggering past us, 858 00:57:56,836 --> 00:57:58,797 muttering in French. 859 00:57:59,716 --> 00:58:01,677 Guess what she was carrying under her arm? 860 00:58:02,036 --> 00:58:04,717 - What? - A pair of old mirrors. 861 00:58:06,836 --> 00:58:09,196 You ain't told me that before. 862 00:58:12,636 --> 00:58:14,556 We've got a lot to be thankful for. 863 00:58:14,556 --> 00:58:16,517 - Yes, we have. - I have. 864 00:58:18,877 --> 00:58:22,117 For one thing, you ain't turned out nothing like your mother. 865 00:58:22,677 --> 00:58:24,637 She can't help it. 866 00:58:26,076 --> 00:58:28,276 Did you ever ask her who your dad was in the end? 867 00:58:29,397 --> 00:58:31,396 No. 868 00:58:32,796 --> 00:58:35,676 lf I'd have been 11 and not 12 when Mom died, 869 00:58:35,676 --> 00:58:37,596 I'd have had to go in an orphanage, like Frank. 870 00:58:37,596 --> 00:58:40,357 l know. You went straight out to work. 871 00:58:40,476 --> 00:58:41,917 l had to fend for meself, didn't l? 872 00:58:41,917 --> 00:58:44,556 - Still. lt did you no harm. - Ah, well. 873 00:58:45,757 --> 00:58:48,236 - Look at everything you got now. - Yes. 874 00:58:49,597 --> 00:58:51,556 I'm a lucky man. 875 00:58:54,836 --> 00:58:57,277 You telephoned for an ambulance this afternoon, 876 00:58:57,277 --> 00:58:58,676 - is that right? - Yes. 877 00:58:58,676 --> 00:59:00,076 Now, why did you do that? 878 00:59:00,157 --> 00:59:01,917 She was having a miscarriage, weren't she? 879 00:59:02,077 --> 00:59:04,436 - A miscarriage. - Yes. 880 00:59:04,436 --> 00:59:07,237 Mr. Walsh has told us that somebody came round to your house 881 00:59:07,356 --> 00:59:08,797 to perform an operation on your daughter. 882 00:59:08,797 --> 00:59:10,236 Well, there you are, Mr. Walsh just told you. 883 00:59:10,236 --> 00:59:11,956 Doctors know everything. why don't you ask him? 884 00:59:12,156 --> 00:59:14,076 l want to hear it from you, Mrs. Barnes. 885 00:59:14,076 --> 00:59:15,917 He's the one what phoned you. l never phoned you. 886 00:59:15,996 --> 00:59:17,437 lt ain't got nothing to do with me. 887 00:59:17,437 --> 00:59:19,676 Keep your voice down, Mrs. Barnes. 888 00:59:19,836 --> 00:59:22,796 Who was it that performed this operation? 889 00:59:24,117 --> 00:59:25,596 A woman. 890 00:59:25,596 --> 00:59:27,516 - Do you know her name? - No. 891 00:59:27,516 --> 00:59:29,877 How did you get in touch with this woman? 892 00:59:29,877 --> 00:59:31,797 l don't know. You just ask about. 893 00:59:31,797 --> 00:59:33,757 - Who did you ask? - People at work. 894 00:59:33,757 --> 00:59:35,237 Where do you work, Mrs. Barnes? 895 00:59:35,677 --> 00:59:37,116 Allied Laundries--Clerkenwell Road. 896 00:59:37,116 --> 00:59:39,436 - Who did you talk to at work? - What does it matter now? 897 00:59:39,517 --> 00:59:42,596 Your daughter's just nearly died, Mrs. Barnes. 898 00:59:44,796 --> 00:59:46,796 lt would be in your best interests. 899 00:59:49,556 --> 00:59:52,397 You do realize this is a criminal matter. 900 00:59:54,877 --> 00:59:56,836 All right. 901 00:59:57,757 --> 01:00:01,076 - Vera. - Vera? 902 01:00:01,076 --> 01:00:03,517 - Vera Drake. - That's who you talked to at work? 903 01:00:03,517 --> 01:00:06,077 No, sir, she's the one what come round. She's the one what done it. 904 01:00:06,397 --> 01:00:07,836 Vera Drake is the person 905 01:00:07,836 --> 01:00:09,237 that performed the operation on your daughter? 906 01:00:09,277 --> 01:00:11,597 - Yes. - So you do know her name. 907 01:00:11,676 --> 01:00:13,596 Yes. 908 01:00:13,596 --> 01:00:15,516 Had you met her before? 909 01:00:15,516 --> 01:00:18,636 We both worked in a laundry in 1931. 910 01:00:18,837 --> 01:00:20,757 - Have you seen her since then? - No. 911 01:00:20,757 --> 01:00:22,756 - Do you know where she lives? - No. 912 01:00:27,477 --> 01:00:29,476 What does she look like, Mrs. Barnes? 913 01:00:30,397 --> 01:00:33,996 Um, small-- small hands. l ain't going to get 914 01:00:34,237 --> 01:00:37,117 - in to trouble for this, am l? - lt's a bit of a coincidence, isn't it? 915 01:00:37,117 --> 01:00:38,556 Somebody you haven't seen for years 916 01:00:38,556 --> 01:00:40,156 just suddenly turns up on your doorstep. 917 01:00:40,476 --> 01:00:41,917 Well, I ain't lying! 918 01:00:41,917 --> 01:00:43,837 You're twisting my words. That's not fair! 919 01:00:43,837 --> 01:00:44,876 - lt's all right, dear. 920 01:00:45,236 --> 01:00:47,596 I'm not suggesting you are lying, Mrs. Barnes. 921 01:00:48,637 --> 01:00:50,797 I'm just trying to get to the bottom of things. 922 01:00:52,477 --> 01:00:54,397 - There you are, Sid. Grab here. - Coming in. 923 01:00:54,397 --> 01:00:56,317 That's better. Where we always have it. 924 01:00:56,317 --> 01:00:58,237 - Gives us more room, don't it? - Oh, yes. 925 01:00:58,237 --> 01:01:00,157 Got the Christmas cloth. 926 01:01:00,157 --> 01:01:02,077 We want it to look nice, don't we, Mom? 927 01:01:04,957 --> 01:01:06,116 - Yes? - Good afternoon. 928 01:01:06,396 --> 01:01:08,316 Are you Mrs. Lillian Clark? 929 01:01:08,316 --> 01:01:11,196 - Why, who wants to know? - D.l. Webster, metropolitan police. 930 01:01:13,556 --> 01:01:16,597 There we are! 931 01:01:18,356 --> 01:01:20,276 - Hello! Hello, Joyce! - All right, Stan? 932 01:01:20,276 --> 01:01:22,196 - Just catching my breath. - Hello, Joyce! 933 01:01:22,196 --> 01:01:24,116 Oh, doesn't she look lovely? 934 01:01:24,116 --> 01:01:26,077 - All right, my darling. - Hello, dear. 935 01:01:26,077 --> 01:01:27,997 - Hello, Auntie Joyce. How are you? - Hello, Sidney. 936 01:01:27,997 --> 01:01:30,396 - Look at the inside of this! - How are you doing, Uncle Frank? 937 01:01:30,396 --> 01:01:32,797 - All right, Sid. - Ain't seen you for ages. 938 01:01:32,797 --> 01:01:34,236 You look like a film star. 939 01:01:34,236 --> 01:01:35,117 Congratulations, Ethel, it's lovely news. 940 01:01:35,196 --> 01:01:37,116 - Do you like it? - Yes, I do! 941 01:01:37,116 --> 01:01:38,876 - I sewed the lining in myself. - Did you? 942 01:01:39,036 --> 01:01:40,836 - lt's leopard print. - Leopard print. 943 01:01:40,916 --> 01:01:41,876 Come on, you make yourself comfortable-- 944 01:01:41,876 --> 01:01:43,357 Blimey, look at that, eh? 945 01:01:43,357 --> 01:01:45,636 Here, I hope you left your rifle at home, Auntie Joyce! 946 01:01:46,676 --> 01:01:49,517 Do you know Mrs. Edna McKenzie? 947 01:01:49,556 --> 01:01:50,516 What if I do? 948 01:01:50,516 --> 01:01:52,397 Just give us a straight answer, please. 949 01:01:52,436 --> 01:01:54,076 l might. 950 01:01:54,356 --> 01:01:56,316 Are you familiar with the standard tearooms 951 01:01:56,316 --> 01:01:58,236 - on the Holloway Road, Mrs. Clark? - Yes. 952 01:01:58,236 --> 01:02:00,156 - Were you there last Wednesday? - I can't remember. 953 01:02:00,156 --> 01:02:02,557 You're really not helping yourself, Mrs. Clark. 954 01:02:02,557 --> 01:02:04,477 What's this all about, anyway? 955 01:02:04,477 --> 01:02:06,436 Do you know Vera Drake? 956 01:02:09,236 --> 01:02:11,317 Quite a grocery shop you've got here, love. 957 01:02:11,676 --> 01:02:13,596 lt's for the old people-- for Christmas. 958 01:02:13,596 --> 01:02:14,996 How much you charging for a bag of tea? 959 01:02:14,996 --> 01:02:17,436 Did you take two guineas off Jessica Barnes last Wednesday? 960 01:02:17,436 --> 01:02:18,556 l don't know what you're talking about. 961 01:02:18,836 --> 01:02:20,316 l think you do, Mrs. Clark. 962 01:02:20,316 --> 01:02:22,516 Nice living you're making for yourself. 963 01:02:28,477 --> 01:02:30,397 Have you got a little bit of lipstick on, Ethel? 964 01:02:30,397 --> 01:02:32,317 Don't she look lovely in that top and all? 965 01:02:32,317 --> 01:02:33,476 Did you knit that yourself? 966 01:02:33,756 --> 01:02:34,716 No, we got that from the market, didn't we? 967 01:02:34,716 --> 01:02:36,557 How's the house coming along, Uncle Frank? 968 01:02:36,596 --> 01:02:38,077 I've been keeping Frank busy, ain't l, Frank? 969 01:02:38,077 --> 01:02:40,436 Been up a ladder the best part of six months. 970 01:02:40,436 --> 01:02:42,676 - The neighbors have just got a tv. - Have they? 971 01:02:42,877 --> 01:02:44,276 - ln the front room. - Have you seen it? 972 01:02:44,276 --> 01:02:46,596 - Only through the window. - You'll have to get one now, Frank. 973 01:02:46,717 --> 01:02:48,637 - That's next on my list. - Dear though, ain't they? 974 01:02:48,637 --> 01:02:50,316 - Only ��36.00. - ��36.00. 975 01:02:50,557 --> 01:02:52,956 - A bit steep, that. - They must have a few bob. 976 01:02:52,956 --> 01:02:54,876 Oh yes. Got lovely color and all, ain't they, Frank? 977 01:02:54,876 --> 01:02:57,476 - V-8 pilot. - He's doing rather shifty at the job. 978 01:02:57,756 --> 01:02:59,197 l was hoping for a little spin round the block. 979 01:02:59,197 --> 01:03:00,636 You can see it out the window. 980 01:03:00,636 --> 01:03:02,236 Oh, that ain't the same thing, is it? 981 01:03:02,556 --> 01:03:04,397 Will it be all right out there, Frank? 982 01:03:04,476 --> 01:03:05,876 - I've already told you. - lt'll be fine. 983 01:03:05,876 --> 01:03:07,356 Of course it will. 984 01:03:07,356 --> 01:03:08,756 Well, you can't be sure, can you? 985 01:03:08,756 --> 01:03:11,156 There he is! 986 01:03:11,196 --> 01:03:14,316 Let him in, Ethel. Talk of the devil-- the man himself. 987 01:03:15,996 --> 01:03:17,916 - Hello. Come on in. - That you, Reg? 988 01:03:17,916 --> 01:03:19,876 Yeah, Reg, in you come. 989 01:03:21,277 --> 01:03:22,716 - Here he is. - Afternoon. 990 01:03:22,716 --> 01:03:23,996 Hi, hi. How's your luck, pal? 991 01:03:24,157 --> 01:03:25,476 Reg, this is my brother Frank. 992 01:03:25,596 --> 01:03:27,037 - Pleased to meet you, Reg. - How do you do? 993 01:03:27,037 --> 01:03:28,476 - Congratulations. - And his wife Joyce. 994 01:03:28,476 --> 01:03:29,917 - Hello, Reg. - How do you do? 995 01:03:29,917 --> 01:03:31,916 Here, take your coat off. We can eat now. I'm starving. 996 01:03:32,316 --> 01:03:33,757 Didn't hold everybody up, did l? 997 01:03:33,757 --> 01:03:35,677 Oh, don't be so silly. Go on, sit yourselves down. 998 01:03:35,677 --> 01:03:38,036 - Where do you want me to sit? - Looks smart, don't he? 999 01:03:38,036 --> 01:03:40,236 - Yeah, he does. - You sit there, Reg. 1000 01:03:40,477 --> 01:03:43,357 - Here, Uncle Frank. You're next to me. - Well, don't make trouble. 1001 01:03:43,357 --> 01:03:45,716 - Now come on, everyone. Tuck in. - Fill your boats. 1002 01:03:45,716 --> 01:03:47,636 Ethel, thank you. 1003 01:03:47,636 --> 01:03:49,836 - This is nice. - Aw. 1004 01:03:52,957 --> 01:03:54,956 Ayup. Ayup. 1005 01:03:55,837 --> 01:03:57,757 Here's to Ethel and Reg. 1006 01:03:57,757 --> 01:03:59,156 Welcome to the family, Reg. 1007 01:03:59,196 --> 01:04:01,116 And all the very best to the both of you. Cheers. 1008 01:04:01,116 --> 01:04:02,516 - Cheers. - To the happy couple. 1009 01:04:02,516 --> 01:04:04,436 - Here's to you. - Ta very much. 1010 01:04:04,436 --> 01:04:06,117 And if you're half as happy with your wife 1011 01:04:06,356 --> 01:04:07,836 as I've been with mine, you'll be a lucky man. 1012 01:04:07,836 --> 01:04:09,236 - Quite right. - lt's the truth. 1013 01:04:09,236 --> 01:04:11,236 Well, there's no turning back now, Reg. 1014 01:04:11,676 --> 01:04:13,076 You'll be coming to us for your Christmas dinner, won't you, Reg? 1015 01:04:13,076 --> 01:04:14,956 Yeah, you don't want to miss Christmas here. 1016 01:04:14,996 --> 01:04:16,836 Well, Frank and Joyce, you'll be here, won't you? 1017 01:04:16,957 --> 01:04:18,877 - Of course we will. - We ain't made no plans yet. 1018 01:04:18,877 --> 01:04:21,156 - Wouldn't be the same without you. - We'll be here, don't worry. 1019 01:04:21,276 --> 01:04:22,717 - We have a laugh, don't we? - Yes, we do. 1020 01:04:22,717 --> 01:04:24,956 And you want to get your name on the housing list, Reg. 1021 01:04:25,116 --> 01:04:27,036 Yes, you want to get yourself somewhere nice. 1022 01:04:27,036 --> 01:04:28,956 We'll be all right at my place. 1023 01:04:28,956 --> 01:04:31,556 Mind you, we was in one room after we got married, weren't we, Dad? 1024 01:04:31,796 --> 01:04:33,716 We was in one room for years, yeah. 1025 01:04:33,716 --> 01:04:36,157 - Yeah, had some good times in there. - Christmases. 1026 01:04:36,157 --> 01:04:38,796 But one of these days you might find that... 1027 01:04:38,876 --> 01:04:41,276 one room ain't enough. I'm being a bit previous. 1028 01:04:41,276 --> 01:04:43,676 - He knows what I mean. - Take no notice. 1029 01:04:43,676 --> 01:04:46,076 Yeah, I'll be an uncle. 1030 01:04:46,076 --> 01:04:48,836 We've-- we got a bit of news to tell you ourselves, me and Joyce. 1031 01:04:48,836 --> 01:04:51,236 - Yes. - Oh, yes? What is it? 1032 01:04:51,236 --> 01:04:53,156 I've had to keep me trap shut all week. 1033 01:04:53,156 --> 01:04:55,316 - Oh, dear. - Come on, Frank. Spit it out. 1034 01:04:55,556 --> 01:04:57,476 - Well? - Well, go on then. 1035 01:04:57,476 --> 01:04:59,396 Joyce is going to have a baby. 1036 01:04:59,396 --> 01:05:01,316 Gonna have a family. 1037 01:05:01,316 --> 01:05:03,236 Congratulations, Frank. 1038 01:05:03,236 --> 01:05:04,796 I'm really pleased for you. 1039 01:05:05,156 --> 01:05:07,076 Congratulations, Uncle Frank. 1040 01:05:07,076 --> 01:05:09,436 - Congratulations, Auntie Joyce. - Thank you, Sidney. 1041 01:05:09,476 --> 01:05:12,356 Well, blimey, this is a double celebration, isn't it? 1042 01:05:12,356 --> 01:05:14,596 Here, Joyce. You'll have a little top-off wouldn't you? 1043 01:05:14,756 --> 01:05:17,116 Hey, you kept that one quiet, didn't you? 1044 01:05:17,156 --> 01:05:19,076 I'll go. Hey, Sid--pour the drinks. 1045 01:05:19,076 --> 01:05:20,996 Here, pass 'em over. 1046 01:05:24,356 --> 01:05:25,796 Good afternoon, sir. 1047 01:05:25,796 --> 01:05:28,396 - D.l. Webster, metropolitan police. - Oh, yes? 1048 01:05:29,636 --> 01:05:31,636 Does Mrs. Vera Drake live here, sir? 1049 01:05:32,516 --> 01:05:34,436 Yes, she does. Yes. 1050 01:05:34,436 --> 01:05:35,876 Would you be Mr. Drake, sir? 1051 01:05:35,876 --> 01:05:37,796 Yes. 1052 01:05:37,796 --> 01:05:39,716 - ls Mrs. Drake at home now? - Yes. 1053 01:05:39,716 --> 01:05:41,596 We'd like to have a few words with her... 1054 01:05:41,636 --> 01:05:43,436 if we may. 1055 01:05:43,556 --> 01:05:44,996 Oh, well, we're having a party. 1056 01:05:44,996 --> 01:05:46,636 My daughter's just got engaged--celebration. 1057 01:05:46,916 --> 01:05:49,796 I'm sorry about that, sir, but we do need to talk to your wife. 1058 01:05:50,756 --> 01:05:52,676 - What about? - I can't tell you that, sir. 1059 01:05:52,676 --> 01:05:55,076 But it is a serious matter. 1060 01:05:55,076 --> 01:05:56,956 Well she's good as gold. She's never done 1061 01:05:56,996 --> 01:05:58,916 - a dishonest thing in her life. - Yes, sir. 1062 01:06:00,356 --> 01:06:02,356 May we come in? 1063 01:06:04,676 --> 01:06:06,556 Hold up, hold up. lt's the police. 1064 01:06:06,556 --> 01:06:08,596 Eh? 1065 01:06:09,956 --> 01:06:11,876 Good afternoon. 1066 01:06:11,876 --> 01:06:13,796 Sorry to interrupt your celebrations, 1067 01:06:13,796 --> 01:06:15,956 but we need to talk to Mrs. Vera Drake. 1068 01:06:18,596 --> 01:06:20,516 This is my wife. 1069 01:06:20,516 --> 01:06:23,396 - What's going on? - Could you sit down please, sir? 1070 01:06:23,396 --> 01:06:25,356 Do as you're told, Sid. 1071 01:06:31,076 --> 01:06:33,396 May I speak to you in private please, Mrs. Drake? 1072 01:06:42,116 --> 01:06:44,036 This way, Mrs. Drake. 1073 01:06:44,036 --> 01:06:46,196 What is it, Dad? 1074 01:06:46,436 --> 01:06:47,876 Hold on, Sid. I'll come with her. 1075 01:06:47,876 --> 01:06:50,196 lf you don't mind staying in the parlor please, sir. 1076 01:06:50,276 --> 01:06:53,156 - What's all this about? - We will keep you posted. 1077 01:06:53,156 --> 01:06:55,076 I'm her husband, I've got a right to know. 1078 01:06:55,076 --> 01:06:56,996 l appreciate that, sir. 1079 01:06:56,996 --> 01:06:59,396 lf you'll just do as I've asked. 1080 01:06:59,396 --> 01:07:01,395 Close the door. Thank you. 1081 01:07:16,076 --> 01:07:18,076 Mrs. Drake. 1082 01:07:19,436 --> 01:07:21,676 I'm Detective lnspector Webster. 1083 01:07:21,716 --> 01:07:25,356 This is Detective Sergeant Vickers and W.P.C. Best. 1084 01:07:26,996 --> 01:07:28,956 l know why you're here. 1085 01:07:29,876 --> 01:07:31,556 Beg your pardon? 1086 01:07:31,796 --> 01:07:34,076 l know why you're here. 1087 01:07:38,036 --> 01:07:40,036 Why are we here? 1088 01:07:42,196 --> 01:07:44,116 'Cause of what I do. 1089 01:07:44,116 --> 01:07:46,036 Because of what you do. 1090 01:07:46,036 --> 01:07:47,956 Yes. 1091 01:07:47,956 --> 01:07:50,556 What is it that you do, Mrs. Drake? 1092 01:07:55,676 --> 01:07:57,636 l help young girls out. 1093 01:07:59,036 --> 01:08:00,956 You help young girls out? 1094 01:08:00,956 --> 01:08:03,196 That's right. 1095 01:08:03,196 --> 01:08:05,156 How do you help them out? 1096 01:08:10,756 --> 01:08:12,756 We're having a party today. 1097 01:08:16,516 --> 01:08:18,116 Can I sit down, please? 1098 01:08:18,436 --> 01:08:20,436 Yes, of course. 1099 01:08:23,236 --> 01:08:25,195 l don't want to spoil it for my family. 1100 01:08:27,076 --> 01:08:29,035 Can't you come back tomorrow? 1101 01:08:35,596 --> 01:08:37,516 I'm sorry, Mrs. Drake. 1102 01:08:37,516 --> 01:08:40,316 But we have to deal with this matter today. 1103 01:08:41,356 --> 01:08:43,076 Oh, do you? 1104 01:08:43,276 --> 01:08:45,236 Yes. 1105 01:08:46,156 --> 01:08:47,555 What are they taking so long for? 1106 01:08:47,555 --> 01:08:49,036 l don't know, Sid. 1107 01:08:49,036 --> 01:08:50,476 Someone might've been murdered. 1108 01:08:50,956 --> 01:08:52,876 - Oh, my godfathers, Sidney! - All right, Sid. 1109 01:08:52,876 --> 01:08:54,275 No, in one of the houses she cleans in. 1110 01:08:54,275 --> 01:08:55,915 l mean he said it was serious, didn't he? 1111 01:08:56,236 --> 01:08:57,676 Someone's pinched something, that's all. 1112 01:08:57,676 --> 01:08:59,596 But there were a couple of detectives. 1113 01:08:59,596 --> 01:09:01,516 Plainclothes, aren't they? 1114 01:09:03,436 --> 01:09:05,356 Can you answer my question, please? 1115 01:09:05,356 --> 01:09:07,316 How do you help them out? 1116 01:09:09,676 --> 01:09:11,676 When they can't manage. 1117 01:09:12,996 --> 01:09:14,996 When they can't manage? 1118 01:09:15,876 --> 01:09:17,796 That's right. 1119 01:09:17,796 --> 01:09:20,595 You mean, when they're pregnant? 1120 01:09:25,996 --> 01:09:29,395 So, how do you help them out? 1121 01:09:34,636 --> 01:09:37,195 l help them start their bleeding again. 1122 01:09:38,956 --> 01:09:40,956 You help them to get rid of the baby? 1123 01:09:42,796 --> 01:09:44,836 I've spoiled their day for them now, haven't l? 1124 01:09:47,956 --> 01:09:49,876 You perform an abortion. 1125 01:09:51,315 --> 01:09:53,036 ls that right, Mrs. Drake? 1126 01:09:54,195 --> 01:09:56,516 You perform abortions, don't you? 1127 01:09:59,796 --> 01:10:01,676 That's not what I do, dear. 1128 01:10:03,196 --> 01:10:05,116 That's what you call it, 1129 01:10:05,116 --> 01:10:07,036 but they need help. 1130 01:10:07,036 --> 01:10:10,156 Who else are they gonna turn to? They've got no one. I help them out. 1131 01:10:12,276 --> 01:10:14,956 Did you help Pamela Barnes in this way? 1132 01:10:16,116 --> 01:10:18,036 Pamela-- 1133 01:10:18,036 --> 01:10:19,435 yes, I did. 1134 01:10:19,435 --> 01:10:22,916 - On Friday? - That's right. 1135 01:10:24,676 --> 01:10:26,676 ls she all right? 1136 01:10:27,556 --> 01:10:29,556 She nearly died, Mrs. Drake... 1137 01:10:31,235 --> 01:10:33,236 last night. 1138 01:10:40,835 --> 01:10:42,755 She'll live. 1139 01:10:42,755 --> 01:10:44,675 - Thank you. - She's in a hospital, 1140 01:10:44,675 --> 01:10:46,556 but she'll live. 1141 01:10:56,676 --> 01:10:59,956 Mrs. Drake, I'm arresting you 1142 01:11:00,035 --> 01:11:01,436 for carrying out an illegal operation 1143 01:11:01,436 --> 01:11:03,796 on Pamela Mary Barnes, 1144 01:11:03,796 --> 01:11:06,316 of 37 Flixton Street, London, N1... 1145 01:11:07,636 --> 01:11:09,795 on the 17th of November, 1950. 1146 01:11:11,316 --> 01:11:12,996 You're not obliged to say anything, 1147 01:11:13,236 --> 01:11:15,555 but anything you say may be given in evidence. 1148 01:11:16,476 --> 01:11:18,396 Do you understand? 1149 01:11:18,396 --> 01:11:20,316 l think so, dear-- yes. 1150 01:11:20,316 --> 01:11:22,756 l must ask you to accompany me to the police station. 1151 01:11:24,636 --> 01:11:26,596 Mrs. Drake... 1152 01:11:27,036 --> 01:11:29,916 does anybody in that room know why we're here? 1153 01:11:29,916 --> 01:11:32,555 No. No. 1154 01:11:33,756 --> 01:11:35,756 You won't tell them, will you? 1155 01:11:37,996 --> 01:11:39,996 No. 1156 01:11:41,636 --> 01:11:43,556 Now, the equipment you used 1157 01:11:43,556 --> 01:11:45,555 to perform these operations... 1158 01:11:46,916 --> 01:11:48,916 is it here on the premises? 1159 01:11:51,676 --> 01:11:53,675 Can you get it for me, please? 1160 01:12:23,796 --> 01:12:25,796 - Can you manage? - Thank you, dear. 1161 01:12:36,755 --> 01:12:38,756 Pop it on the bed for me, please. 1162 01:12:45,276 --> 01:12:46,995 Would you mind showing me what's inside? 1163 01:12:48,596 --> 01:12:51,196 Sorry, dear? 1164 01:12:51,476 --> 01:12:53,276 l need to see the contents of the bag. 1165 01:12:53,396 --> 01:12:55,356 Take your time. 1166 01:13:12,275 --> 01:13:14,236 Can you open it up, please? 1167 01:13:33,635 --> 01:13:35,636 Thank you. 1168 01:13:40,395 --> 01:13:42,315 - Go on. - Ask him, Dad. 1169 01:13:42,315 --> 01:13:44,276 lt's your house, Stan. 1170 01:13:48,355 --> 01:13:49,835 Could you stay in the room, please? 1171 01:13:49,835 --> 01:13:51,956 - I want to know what this is about. - I don't know, sir. 1172 01:13:52,195 --> 01:13:53,675 Mr. Drake. 1173 01:13:53,675 --> 01:13:55,556 Could I have a word with you, please? 1174 01:13:55,595 --> 01:13:57,436 What's going on? 1175 01:13:57,515 --> 01:14:00,395 I'm afraid I'm going to have to take your wife to the police station 1176 01:14:00,395 --> 01:14:02,676 - to help us with our inquiries. - Well, I wanna go with her. 1177 01:14:02,796 --> 01:14:04,716 You're free to do that, sir. 1178 01:14:04,716 --> 01:14:06,636 - You'll have to make your own way. - Will l? 1179 01:14:06,636 --> 01:14:08,595 She's got to go to the station. 1180 01:14:14,316 --> 01:14:16,516 - This is a mistake, ain't it? - Yes, it is. 1181 01:14:24,356 --> 01:14:26,236 - How we doing? - Ready, Sarge. 1182 01:14:26,315 --> 01:14:28,276 Follow the sergeant. 1183 01:14:30,636 --> 01:14:32,635 You'll be all right, Vera. 1184 01:14:35,915 --> 01:14:37,835 - You know where the station is, sir? - Yes, I do. 1185 01:14:37,835 --> 01:14:39,755 - I'll just get my coat. - I'll take you. 1186 01:14:39,755 --> 01:14:41,675 - You stay in. - I've got the motor. 1187 01:14:41,675 --> 01:14:43,636 - Be better if you stayed - Go with her, Dad. 1188 01:14:44,995 --> 01:14:46,915 - What are you doing? - Having a look. 1189 01:14:46,915 --> 01:14:49,115 - Sid. - Frank! 1190 01:14:50,315 --> 01:14:52,716 Ethel, come back inside. You'll catch your death. 1191 01:14:57,516 --> 01:14:58,995 Mom! 1192 01:15:13,836 --> 01:15:16,275 Don't worry, love. I'm coming with you. 1193 01:15:26,795 --> 01:15:29,196 Let us see, Vera, this is just procedure. 1194 01:15:29,196 --> 01:15:31,116 lt's nothing to worry about. 1195 01:15:31,116 --> 01:15:33,876 We'll look after everything we've taken from you here today. 1196 01:15:33,996 --> 01:15:35,875 Just have to put them on for me. 1197 01:15:35,875 --> 01:15:37,795 Sit yourself down. 1198 01:15:37,795 --> 01:15:39,715 Thank you. 1199 01:15:39,715 --> 01:15:41,995 Now, Vera, do you have any jewelry? 1200 01:15:42,155 --> 01:15:43,955 No, dear. 1201 01:15:44,075 --> 01:15:45,475 Your wedding ring. 1202 01:15:45,475 --> 01:15:47,395 I'm going to have to take that off you, I'm afraid. 1203 01:15:47,395 --> 01:15:49,315 l can't. 1204 01:15:49,315 --> 01:15:51,315 l know this is difficult for you. 1205 01:15:52,715 --> 01:15:54,635 l never took it off. 1206 01:15:54,635 --> 01:15:56,035 l know. 1207 01:15:56,076 --> 01:15:57,996 ... 27 years. 1208 01:15:57,996 --> 01:15:59,916 We'll take extra special care of it. 1209 01:15:59,916 --> 01:16:01,836 lt's regulations. 1210 01:16:19,796 --> 01:16:21,756 Thank you, m'love. 1211 01:16:24,115 --> 01:16:26,396 I'll just hand this over to the station sergeant. 1212 01:16:32,276 --> 01:16:34,196 Do you know how long this is going to take? 1213 01:16:34,196 --> 01:16:36,116 l have no more information than you, sir. 1214 01:16:36,116 --> 01:16:38,515 Take a seat, please. 1215 01:16:55,316 --> 01:16:56,755 Excuse me. 1216 01:16:56,755 --> 01:16:58,875 - Excuse me. - Sit down, sir. 1217 01:17:13,316 --> 01:17:15,315 Don't get up, Mrs. Drake. 1218 01:17:31,075 --> 01:17:33,036 Now, Mrs. Drake... 1219 01:17:35,435 --> 01:17:37,395 you help women who are in trouble. 1220 01:17:45,035 --> 01:17:47,155 How long have you been doing this? 1221 01:17:51,276 --> 01:17:53,196 l don't know, dear. 1222 01:17:53,196 --> 01:17:55,116 Well... roughly speaking. 1223 01:17:55,116 --> 01:17:57,075 Five, 10 years? 1224 01:18:00,356 --> 01:18:02,276 A long time. 1225 01:18:02,276 --> 01:18:04,235 20 years? 1226 01:18:08,555 --> 01:18:10,475 Maybe, yes. 1227 01:18:10,475 --> 01:18:12,435 About 20 years. 1228 01:18:15,755 --> 01:18:17,715 No-- 1229 01:18:18,635 --> 01:18:20,595 l don't know. 1230 01:18:23,435 --> 01:18:25,355 Mrs. Drake, you're in a police station 1231 01:18:25,355 --> 01:18:27,275 under arrest for a serious criminal offense, 1232 01:18:27,275 --> 01:18:29,195 - do you understand me? - Yes, I'm sorry. 1233 01:18:29,195 --> 01:18:31,235 lt's very important that you try 1234 01:18:31,555 --> 01:18:33,475 to answer my questions truthfully. 1235 01:18:33,475 --> 01:18:35,475 Yes. 1236 01:18:37,315 --> 01:18:39,235 ls my-- is my husband in yet? 1237 01:18:39,235 --> 01:18:41,195 Yes, Mrs. Drake. He is. 1238 01:18:46,475 --> 01:18:48,395 How did you start... 1239 01:18:48,395 --> 01:18:51,115 helping girls in this way? 1240 01:19:07,595 --> 01:19:09,715 l can't. 1241 01:19:13,835 --> 01:19:15,755 Don't worry, Vera. 1242 01:19:15,755 --> 01:19:18,475 Just answer the inspector's question. 1243 01:19:23,395 --> 01:19:25,315 Mrs. Drake... 1244 01:19:25,315 --> 01:19:27,275 did it happen to you, when you were a girl? 1245 01:19:59,915 --> 01:20:01,835 Now... 1246 01:20:01,835 --> 01:20:03,795 as far as you're aware... 1247 01:20:05,195 --> 01:20:06,635 have any of the other girls 1248 01:20:06,635 --> 01:20:08,595 you've helped over the years become ill? 1249 01:20:12,395 --> 01:20:14,515 What did you say, dear? Sorry. 1250 01:20:15,275 --> 01:20:17,195 Have any of them gone to the hospital? 1251 01:20:17,195 --> 01:20:19,115 No. 1252 01:20:19,115 --> 01:20:21,275 Are you sure? 1253 01:20:23,435 --> 01:20:25,435 Yes. 1254 01:20:26,315 --> 01:20:28,315 Do you always use the syringe? 1255 01:20:31,115 --> 01:20:33,315 You don't ever use knitting needles or hooks... 1256 01:20:33,515 --> 01:20:35,435 - No. - or any other metal objects? 1257 01:20:35,435 --> 01:20:37,395 No, no. l wouldn't do that. 1258 01:20:41,675 --> 01:20:44,075 How much do you charge, Mrs. Drake? 1259 01:20:44,075 --> 01:20:46,436 What? 1260 01:20:46,436 --> 01:20:48,395 How much do they pay you? 1261 01:20:51,755 --> 01:20:53,755 l don't take money. 1262 01:20:56,036 --> 01:20:58,715 l never take money. l wouldn't-- 1263 01:21:00,395 --> 01:21:02,395 That's not why-- 1264 01:21:04,235 --> 01:21:06,155 You do it for nothing. 1265 01:21:06,155 --> 01:21:08,075 Of course I do. 1266 01:21:08,075 --> 01:21:10,035 They need help. 1267 01:21:16,235 --> 01:21:18,555 Do you know a Mrs. Lillian Clark? 1268 01:21:23,395 --> 01:21:25,395 Yes. 1269 01:21:26,275 --> 01:21:28,275 How long have you known her? 1270 01:21:29,155 --> 01:21:32,515 l think it's when we was kids. 1271 01:21:32,555 --> 01:21:35,395 She puts young girls in touch with you, doesn't she? 1272 01:21:37,355 --> 01:21:39,555 Sometimes. 1273 01:21:39,755 --> 01:21:41,755 Did she put you in touch with Pamela Barnes. 1274 01:21:49,355 --> 01:21:52,755 Did you know that Lillian Clark was paid two guineas by Pamela's mother? 1275 01:21:55,115 --> 01:21:57,115 No. 1276 01:21:57,995 --> 01:21:59,435 She never gives you any money. 1277 01:21:59,435 --> 01:22:01,395 No. 1278 01:22:03,755 --> 01:22:06,755 - You telling me the truth? - Yes, I am. 1279 01:22:14,275 --> 01:22:16,235 Can I go home now, please? 1280 01:22:18,635 --> 01:22:20,595 No, Mrs. Drake. I'm afraid not. 1281 01:22:22,475 --> 01:22:24,435 My children will be worried sick. 1282 01:22:29,675 --> 01:22:31,635 They won't be long now. 1283 01:22:34,955 --> 01:22:36,875 Well, we can't stay here all night, can we? 1284 01:22:36,875 --> 01:22:38,315 lt would be all right, if you want to get off. 1285 01:22:38,315 --> 01:22:39,595 We don't mind. 1286 01:22:39,715 --> 01:22:41,635 He told us to stay, so stay is what we'll do. 1287 01:22:41,635 --> 01:22:43,555 l don't like driving in the dark. 1288 01:22:43,555 --> 01:22:45,555 lt's already dark anyway. 1289 01:22:46,435 --> 01:22:48,435 Well can we have the wireless on, please? 1290 01:22:53,675 --> 01:22:56,395 So now, Mrs. Drake. I'm going to invite you under caution 1291 01:22:56,555 --> 01:22:57,995 To make a statement in your own words 1292 01:22:57,995 --> 01:23:00,395 which I shall write down and then read back to you. 1293 01:23:00,395 --> 01:23:03,915 lf you agree it to be a true statement, you shall then sign it. ls that clear? 1294 01:23:05,195 --> 01:23:07,115 Yes. 1295 01:23:07,115 --> 01:23:10,235 So if I can begin by asking you how long you've been helping girls out? 1296 01:23:12,395 --> 01:23:14,755 A long time. 1297 01:23:14,755 --> 01:23:16,555 Can you be specific? 1298 01:23:16,675 --> 01:23:18,675 Exactly how long? 1299 01:23:20,075 --> 01:23:22,555 Um. 1300 01:23:22,955 --> 01:23:24,875 You previously stated to the inspector, 1301 01:23:24,875 --> 01:23:26,795 "about 20 years." 1302 01:23:26,795 --> 01:23:29,195 Oh, did l? 1303 01:23:29,195 --> 01:23:31,115 So if I put... 1304 01:23:31,115 --> 01:23:33,955 "l have been... 1305 01:23:33,995 --> 01:23:35,954 helping girls out... 1306 01:23:37,835 --> 01:23:39,835 for 20 years." 1307 01:23:41,155 --> 01:23:43,155 - For about 20 years. - Yes, sir. 1308 01:23:45,515 --> 01:23:47,275 What's wrong with climbing a wall? 1309 01:23:47,435 --> 01:23:49,795 Well, it depends what's on the other side of it, sir. 1310 01:24:13,795 --> 01:24:17,075 You are charged that you, Vera Rose Drake, 1311 01:24:17,155 --> 01:24:19,555 on the 17th day of November, 1950, 1312 01:24:19,555 --> 01:24:22,435 at 37 Flixton Street, North 1, 1313 01:24:22,435 --> 01:24:24,355 with the intent to procure a miscarriage, 1314 01:24:24,355 --> 01:24:26,675 did unlawfully and feloniously use an instrument 1315 01:24:26,755 --> 01:24:28,955 on Pamela Mary Barnes, 1316 01:24:29,155 --> 01:24:30,595 contrary to section 58 1317 01:24:30,595 --> 01:24:33,834 of the Offenses Against the Person Act, 1861. 1318 01:24:33,915 --> 01:24:37,315 Do you wish to say anything in answer to the charge? 1319 01:24:37,315 --> 01:24:39,594 You are not obliged to say anything unless you wish to do so, 1320 01:24:39,715 --> 01:24:41,635 But whatever you say will be taken down in writing 1321 01:24:41,635 --> 01:24:43,595 and may be given in evidence. 1322 01:24:47,875 --> 01:24:49,795 No. 1323 01:24:49,795 --> 01:24:51,715 Thank you, sergeant. 1324 01:24:51,715 --> 01:24:53,155 Very good, sir. 1325 01:24:53,155 --> 01:24:55,115 This way, Vera. 1326 01:25:02,755 --> 01:25:04,075 Mr. Drake-- 1327 01:25:04,195 --> 01:25:06,315 What's going on? What's all this about? 1328 01:25:09,955 --> 01:25:12,355 Look, I'll tell you what, could you bear with me for a minute? 1329 01:25:12,355 --> 01:25:14,595 Have a seat. 1330 01:25:21,475 --> 01:25:23,474 Sir. 1331 01:25:26,275 --> 01:25:28,955 Mrs. Drake, I've just been talking to your husband. 1332 01:25:29,595 --> 01:25:31,795 He doesn't know why you're here, does he? 1333 01:25:32,035 --> 01:25:33,955 No. 1334 01:25:33,955 --> 01:25:36,195 He's going to find out, you know? 1335 01:25:42,435 --> 01:25:44,835 Why don't you tell him yourself? 1336 01:25:44,835 --> 01:25:46,794 l can bring him through, now. 1337 01:25:52,035 --> 01:25:53,955 l think it's for the best, don't you? 1338 01:25:53,955 --> 01:25:55,915 Yes, dear. 1339 01:25:57,315 --> 01:26:00,595 Myself and the W.P.C. will have to be present, do you understand? 1340 01:26:06,195 --> 01:26:07,875 - When you're finished. - Sir. 1341 01:26:16,195 --> 01:26:18,194 That's it, Vera. 1342 01:26:23,755 --> 01:26:25,754 I'm sorry. 1343 01:26:29,955 --> 01:26:31,955 What do you got to be sorry about? 1344 01:26:43,915 --> 01:26:45,914 What is it, love? 1345 01:26:51,114 --> 01:26:53,355 Look at the state of her, she don't deserve this. 1346 01:26:56,355 --> 01:26:58,475 You're going to have to tell him, Mrs. Drake. 1347 01:27:08,394 --> 01:27:10,355 - l-- - What? 1348 01:28:00,715 --> 01:28:02,675 Your wife has been charged... 1349 01:28:04,074 --> 01:28:06,315 I'm afraid she's going to have to spend the night 1350 01:28:06,475 --> 01:28:08,874 here in the police station. 1351 01:28:08,874 --> 01:28:10,755 We will take good care of her, sir. 1352 01:28:10,755 --> 01:28:13,554 She'll be appearing before the magistrate in the morning. 1353 01:28:16,515 --> 01:28:18,515 lf you'd like to come with me, sir. 1354 01:28:19,395 --> 01:28:21,395 Don't tell Ethel and Sid. 1355 01:28:21,835 --> 01:28:23,795 Promise me. 1356 01:28:53,435 --> 01:28:55,394 - Where's Vera? - Where's Mom? 1357 01:28:57,275 --> 01:28:59,995 Dad? 1358 01:29:00,155 --> 01:29:01,595 They're going to keep her in there overnight. 1359 01:29:01,595 --> 01:29:03,314 What for? Dad, what's going on? 1360 01:29:03,474 --> 01:29:05,274 Let your dad take his coat off. 1361 01:29:09,234 --> 01:29:12,035 Let me have a word with your Uncle Frank. lt'll just be five minutes. 1362 01:29:12,114 --> 01:29:14,115 - Why can't you tell-- - Five minutes. 1363 01:29:24,155 --> 01:29:26,995 - She's in serious trouble, Frank. - Why, what's happened? 1364 01:29:29,915 --> 01:29:31,795 What am I gonna do? 1365 01:29:31,795 --> 01:29:33,755 What is it? 1366 01:29:35,635 --> 01:29:37,634 - Tell me. - I can't. 1367 01:29:42,875 --> 01:29:45,075 She's been helping young girls out. 1368 01:29:47,195 --> 01:29:49,154 How do you mean? 1369 01:29:50,555 --> 01:29:52,515 What find themselves in the family way. 1370 01:29:56,315 --> 01:29:58,314 You mean-- 1371 01:30:00,635 --> 01:30:02,555 l don't believe it. 1372 01:30:02,555 --> 01:30:04,514 She told me herself in front of the cops. 1373 01:30:15,995 --> 01:30:17,915 She asked me not to tell the kids. 1374 01:30:17,915 --> 01:30:19,835 What shall I do? 1375 01:30:19,835 --> 01:30:21,755 - You got to tell them the truth. - I know. 1376 01:30:24,155 --> 01:30:25,474 What's gonna happen to her? 1377 01:30:25,595 --> 01:30:27,394 She's got to go to court in the morning. 1378 01:30:28,435 --> 01:30:32,234 Copper gave me the name of a solicitor. 1379 01:30:32,275 --> 01:30:35,155 - Gonna go around there first thing. - I'll come with you. 1380 01:30:35,155 --> 01:30:36,115 - Yeah? - 'Course, I will. 1381 01:30:36,115 --> 01:30:37,595 Thanks. 1382 01:30:47,194 --> 01:30:49,194 Joyce, get your coat. 1383 01:30:51,034 --> 01:30:52,954 Thank God for that. Excuse me. 1384 01:30:52,954 --> 01:30:54,795 I'll see you tomorrow. 1385 01:30:54,874 --> 01:30:57,115 Ethel, where's my hat, please? 1386 01:30:58,674 --> 01:31:00,835 lt might be better if you just get off home, Reg. 1387 01:31:02,075 --> 01:31:03,995 Yeah, 'course. 1388 01:31:03,995 --> 01:31:05,915 - Nice to meet you, Reg. - Nice to meet you. 1389 01:31:05,915 --> 01:31:07,835 - Cheerio, then. - Cheerio. 1390 01:31:07,835 --> 01:31:09,794 Night. 1391 01:31:10,715 --> 01:31:12,715 You still got your hat and coat on, Dad. 1392 01:31:14,074 --> 01:31:15,994 - Pop round tomorrow. - After work. 1393 01:31:15,994 --> 01:31:17,955 All right. 1394 01:31:20,315 --> 01:31:22,235 - Thanks for the do, Stan. - You're welcome. 1395 01:31:22,235 --> 01:31:24,235 - Look after yourself, Reg. - And you, mate. 1396 01:31:28,915 --> 01:31:30,914 Here. 1397 01:31:35,194 --> 01:31:37,114 Tea? 1398 01:31:37,114 --> 01:31:39,075 How 'bout a sandwich? 1399 01:31:40,475 --> 01:31:42,434 - No, thank you. - Are you sure? 1400 01:31:43,834 --> 01:31:45,834 Well, good night then, Vera. 1401 01:31:47,195 --> 01:31:49,154 Thanks, Arthur. 1402 01:31:57,755 --> 01:31:59,874 l don't believe it. 1403 01:32:00,114 --> 01:32:02,034 How could she do that? 1404 01:32:02,034 --> 01:32:04,674 She was trying to help people out, Sid. 1405 01:32:06,395 --> 01:32:08,394 She wasn't, though. 1406 01:32:09,754 --> 01:32:12,354 Well, whatever she done, she's done it out of the kindness of her heart. 1407 01:32:15,035 --> 01:32:17,114 - She's let us down-- - No. 1408 01:32:38,075 --> 01:32:39,995 Mrs. Drake. 1409 01:32:39,995 --> 01:32:41,915 - Yes? - My name is Mr. Lewis. 1410 01:32:41,915 --> 01:32:43,835 I'm your solicitor. 1411 01:32:43,835 --> 01:32:46,234 Stanley came to me this morning to ask me to represent you. 1412 01:32:46,234 --> 01:32:48,875 - Oh. - He's waiting outside with Frank. 1413 01:32:49,074 --> 01:32:50,395 ls Frank here? 1414 01:32:50,555 --> 01:32:51,954 Yes, they're taking care of each other. 1415 01:32:51,954 --> 01:32:54,395 Now, I have a number of questions 1416 01:32:54,395 --> 01:32:56,555 l need to ask you, but I would imagine 1417 01:32:56,754 --> 01:32:59,634 That you have a thousand and one questions that you'd like to ask me. 1418 01:32:59,634 --> 01:33:01,635 So why don't you go first. Hmm? 1419 01:33:14,555 --> 01:33:16,954 This is case number five on the list, Your Worship. 1420 01:33:16,954 --> 01:33:18,915 Vera Rose Drake. 1421 01:33:21,235 --> 01:33:22,714 Good morning, Your Worship. 1422 01:33:22,714 --> 01:33:25,394 lt is my privilege to appear for Mrs. Drake this morning. 1423 01:33:25,594 --> 01:33:28,474 lt is my intention to make an application for bail, 1424 01:33:28,474 --> 01:33:30,794 subject to Your Worship's views in this matter. 1425 01:33:30,875 --> 01:33:32,314 l understand from the inspector, 1426 01:33:32,314 --> 01:33:35,034 the police will raise no objections to this application. 1427 01:33:36,154 --> 01:33:38,074 Thank you, Mr. Lewis. 1428 01:33:38,555 --> 01:33:40,074 Are you Vera Rose Drake? 1429 01:33:40,475 --> 01:33:42,395 Yes. 1430 01:33:42,395 --> 01:33:44,194 What is your address? 1431 01:33:46,674 --> 01:33:49,274 - 82-- - Would you speak up? 1432 01:33:50,514 --> 01:33:53,794 82, Essex Buildings... 1433 01:33:53,915 --> 01:33:57,234 Oslow Street, 1434 01:33:57,234 --> 01:34:00,154 North 1. 1435 01:34:00,154 --> 01:34:02,074 You are charged for that you, 1436 01:34:02,074 --> 01:34:03,994 on the 17th day of November, 1950 1437 01:34:03,994 --> 01:34:06,115 at 37 Flixton Street, North 1 1438 01:34:06,395 --> 01:34:09,275 did unlawfully and feloniously 1439 01:34:09,275 --> 01:34:12,155 use an instrument on Pamela Mary Barnes, 1440 01:34:12,155 --> 01:34:15,514 contrary to section 58 of the Offenses Against the Person Act, 1861. 1441 01:34:15,514 --> 01:34:17,475 Sit down, Mrs. Drake. 1442 01:34:18,834 --> 01:34:20,754 lnspector. 1443 01:34:20,754 --> 01:34:23,074 Detective lnspector Earnest Webster, 1444 01:34:23,194 --> 01:34:24,514 G-division, metropolitan police. 1445 01:34:24,594 --> 01:34:26,514 l swear by almighty God 1446 01:34:26,514 --> 01:34:28,475 that the evidence I shall give shall be the truth, 1447 01:34:28,475 --> 01:34:30,474 the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. 1448 01:34:32,794 --> 01:34:34,714 As a result of a telephone call 1449 01:34:34,714 --> 01:34:36,234 from Ward Sister Coombes, 1450 01:34:36,634 --> 01:34:39,514 Detective Sergeant Vickers, W.P.C. Best and myself 1451 01:34:39,514 --> 01:34:42,274 went to the North London General Hospital-- 1452 01:34:45,234 --> 01:34:47,675 "l know why you are here. 1453 01:34:47,675 --> 01:34:49,595 l help young girls who are in trouble. 1454 01:34:49,595 --> 01:34:50,994 l help them to start their bleeding." 1455 01:34:50,994 --> 01:34:53,555 l said, "You mean you perform abortions?" 1456 01:34:53,874 --> 01:34:56,315 She said, "That's not what I call it. l just help them." 1457 01:34:56,315 --> 01:34:59,674 She admitted performing an illegal operation on Pamela Barnes 1458 01:34:59,674 --> 01:35:02,954 and on hearing of the girl's critical condition, became distressed. 1459 01:35:03,035 --> 01:35:04,955 l arrested and cautioned her 1460 01:35:04,955 --> 01:35:07,714 and at my request she produced the equipment used in the operation, 1461 01:35:07,835 --> 01:35:10,674 which included a Higginson's syringe and a cheese grater. 1462 01:35:10,674 --> 01:35:13,554 Mrs. Drake accompanied us to the police station, 1463 01:35:13,554 --> 01:35:16,195 where she made a voluntary statement under caution. 1464 01:35:16,434 --> 01:35:18,754 Mrs. Drake was cooperative throughout 1465 01:35:18,874 --> 01:35:21,754 and is not previously known to the police. 1466 01:35:21,754 --> 01:35:23,995 We will not be opposing bail for this defendant. 1467 01:35:24,155 --> 01:35:25,554 Mr. Lewis. 1468 01:35:25,594 --> 01:35:27,514 Thank you, sir. 1469 01:35:27,514 --> 01:35:29,434 My application for bail 1470 01:35:29,434 --> 01:35:31,354 ls based on the grounds... 1471 01:35:31,354 --> 01:35:33,234 that Mrs. Drake is gainfully employed 1472 01:35:33,274 --> 01:35:36,514 as a domestic in several households. 1473 01:35:36,635 --> 01:35:38,555 Um, she has a permanent residence 1474 01:35:38,555 --> 01:35:40,394 and is married with two children, 1475 01:35:40,475 --> 01:35:42,395 in addition to which, there is an aged mother, 1476 01:35:42,395 --> 01:35:45,234 all of whom rely upon her for domestic duties. 1477 01:35:45,275 --> 01:35:47,195 l understand that she has cooperated fully 1478 01:35:47,195 --> 01:35:48,994 throughout the police investigations 1479 01:35:49,115 --> 01:35:51,035 and-- and has not received, 1480 01:35:51,035 --> 01:35:53,915 nor sought to receive any remuneration 1481 01:35:53,915 --> 01:35:55,835 for performing this operation. 1482 01:35:55,835 --> 01:35:59,194 She has no previous convictions. 1483 01:35:59,194 --> 01:36:02,675 Um, however, she is unable to provide a surety. 1484 01:36:14,554 --> 01:36:16,474 Yes, I shall grant bail. 1485 01:36:16,474 --> 01:36:18,394 Much obliged, Your Worship. 1486 01:36:18,394 --> 01:36:20,354 Stand up, Mrs. Drake. 1487 01:36:25,114 --> 01:36:27,994 l shall admit you to bail in your own recognizances 1488 01:36:27,994 --> 01:36:29,914 in the sum of ��50.00 1489 01:36:29,914 --> 01:36:31,834 to appear in this court 1490 01:36:31,834 --> 01:36:33,794 three weeks from today... 1491 01:36:35,195 --> 01:36:37,354 on December the 18th, sir. 1492 01:36:38,514 --> 01:36:39,474 That is at 10:00 A.M. 1493 01:36:39,474 --> 01:36:41,394 on the 18th of December. 1494 01:36:41,394 --> 01:36:43,394 Thank you, inspector. 1495 01:37:04,474 --> 01:37:06,434 l don't think I can go to prison, Stan. 1496 01:37:16,954 --> 01:37:18,874 I'd better be getting off. 1497 01:37:18,874 --> 01:37:20,794 Gonna do a bit of work? 1498 01:37:20,794 --> 01:37:22,714 l think I should. 1499 01:37:31,835 --> 01:37:33,794 Let's get your coat off. 1500 01:37:51,995 --> 01:37:53,954 Sid? 1501 01:38:00,594 --> 01:38:02,634 Hello, Sid. 1502 01:38:14,034 --> 01:38:16,034 l didn't think you'd be here. 1503 01:38:18,394 --> 01:38:19,874 Come here and sit down, Sid. 1504 01:38:21,274 --> 01:38:23,234 I'm going to go up to me room. 1505 01:38:39,035 --> 01:38:41,274 I've known her since I was six. 1506 01:38:42,354 --> 01:38:44,354 She's been like a mom-- she was me mom. 1507 01:38:46,714 --> 01:38:49,314 The two of them... 1508 01:38:49,594 --> 01:38:52,314 - paid for me apprenticeship. - Yes, I know all that, Frank. 1509 01:38:54,394 --> 01:38:56,354 All their savings... 1510 01:39:00,634 --> 01:39:03,194 When I left on me own, l spent all me time round there. 1511 01:39:05,874 --> 01:39:08,234 She taught me how to waltz in the front room. 1512 01:39:09,714 --> 01:39:11,674 She always made us laugh. 1513 01:39:11,674 --> 01:39:14,074 Stupid cow. 1514 01:39:14,074 --> 01:39:16,354 How can she be so selfish? 1515 01:39:30,354 --> 01:39:31,834 So now you both know what we know. 1516 01:39:31,834 --> 01:39:33,714 l wish I didn't know any of it, Dad. 1517 01:39:33,754 --> 01:39:35,634 Well, we all wish that, Sid. 1518 01:39:37,594 --> 01:39:39,594 I'm ever so sorry. 1519 01:39:50,074 --> 01:39:52,074 How could you do those things, Mom? 1520 01:39:53,874 --> 01:39:55,794 l don't understand it. 1521 01:39:55,794 --> 01:39:57,914 l don't expect you do, Sid. 1522 01:39:58,674 --> 01:40:00,274 Why'd you do it? 1523 01:40:02,074 --> 01:40:03,994 l had to. 1524 01:40:03,994 --> 01:40:07,354 lt's wrong though, ain't it? Eh? 1525 01:40:08,314 --> 01:40:10,274 - I don't think so. - of course it is! 1526 01:40:13,114 --> 01:40:15,074 That's little babies. 1527 01:40:17,914 --> 01:40:19,834 l mean, you hear about these things, 1528 01:40:19,834 --> 01:40:22,714 you read about it in the papers, but you don't expect to come home to it 1529 01:40:22,714 --> 01:40:24,834 on your own doorstep with your own mom! 1530 01:40:26,554 --> 01:40:28,474 - You ain't got no right! - That's enough, Sid. 1531 01:40:28,474 --> 01:40:29,634 Of what? 1532 01:40:29,874 --> 01:40:31,794 So what are we supposed to do then, eh? 1533 01:40:31,794 --> 01:40:33,434 Sit round, playing happy family, 1534 01:40:33,714 --> 01:40:34,674 pretending like nothing's happened? 1535 01:40:34,674 --> 01:40:36,154 - I said that's enough! - You lied to us. 1536 01:40:36,154 --> 01:40:37,674 - No, she never-- - She did. 1537 01:40:38,074 --> 01:40:40,474 - She never told us, but she never lied. - Same thing! 1538 01:40:40,474 --> 01:40:41,994 No it ain't! 1539 01:40:54,354 --> 01:40:56,354 lt's dirty. 1540 01:41:05,434 --> 01:41:07,394 - All right? - Come on in. 1541 01:41:18,394 --> 01:41:20,354 lt don't seem fair. 1542 01:41:23,194 --> 01:41:25,114 Look at my own mom. 1543 01:41:25,114 --> 01:41:28,074 Six of us in two rooms. 1544 01:41:28,954 --> 01:41:30,914 lt's all right if you're rich. 1545 01:41:32,794 --> 01:41:34,714 But if you can't feed 'em, 1546 01:41:34,714 --> 01:41:36,634 you can't love 'em, can you? 1547 01:41:45,274 --> 01:41:47,154 - Poor Sid. - I know. 1548 01:41:47,154 --> 01:41:49,834 Everything's black and white for Sid. 1549 01:41:50,034 --> 01:41:51,954 He's young. 1550 01:41:51,954 --> 01:41:53,874 l can't blame him. 1551 01:41:53,874 --> 01:41:55,794 He'll come round. 1552 01:41:55,794 --> 01:41:58,313 - I don't know, Stan. - Here, come here. 1553 01:42:03,034 --> 01:42:04,954 l don't think I can tell mother. 1554 01:42:04,954 --> 01:42:06,914 She don't need to know. 1555 01:42:08,794 --> 01:42:10,754 lt's all right. 1556 01:42:15,474 --> 01:42:18,594 lt's all gonna come out, Sid. Everyone will know. 1557 01:42:18,874 --> 01:42:20,794 Some people won't be able to look us in the eye-- 1558 01:42:20,794 --> 01:42:22,954 - cross the road to avoid us. - Can you blame 'em? 1559 01:42:23,154 --> 01:42:25,074 You wanna be one of them people? 1560 01:42:26,554 --> 01:42:29,313 Can't look your own mother in the eye? Eh? 1561 01:42:31,354 --> 01:42:33,274 You know when you went off into war, 1562 01:42:33,274 --> 01:42:36,634 You turned round to me, you said, "Sid, you're the man of the house now, 1563 01:42:36,634 --> 01:42:38,594 you've got to look after things." And I did. 1564 01:42:39,994 --> 01:42:41,914 l was only 13 1565 01:42:41,914 --> 01:42:44,034 Me and Mom, we pulled together-- and Ethel... 1566 01:42:46,234 --> 01:42:48,233 - she must've been doing it then. - I know. 1567 01:42:49,554 --> 01:42:51,474 So how many has she done over the years then, eh? 1568 01:42:51,474 --> 01:42:53,474 Dozens? Hundreds? 1569 01:42:54,874 --> 01:42:56,794 And all right, fair enough-- 1570 01:42:56,794 --> 01:42:59,394 she's kept it from me and Ethel, but she didn't even tell you. 1571 01:42:59,674 --> 01:43:01,114 lf she'd told me, I'd have put a stop to it, wouldn't l? 1572 01:43:01,114 --> 01:43:02,154 l don't get it, ain't you angry? 1573 01:43:02,554 --> 01:43:04,674 Of course I'm bloody angry, you silly bugger. 1574 01:43:10,193 --> 01:43:12,194 - You're asking me to forgive her. - Yes. 1575 01:43:15,953 --> 01:43:18,114 You can forgive her, Sid. She's your mother. 1576 01:43:21,713 --> 01:43:23,794 She'd forgive you anything, wouldn't she? 1577 01:43:27,514 --> 01:43:29,474 l know you think she's done a bad thing... 1578 01:43:33,274 --> 01:43:36,634 but God knows, she's going to get punished enough for what she's done. 1579 01:43:38,554 --> 01:43:40,514 We can't let her down. 1580 01:43:45,234 --> 01:43:47,234 l don't know what to say to you, Mom. 1581 01:43:49,074 --> 01:43:51,074 You don't have to say nothing, Sid. 1582 01:43:52,474 --> 01:43:54,473 I'm scared for you, that's all. 1583 01:43:55,834 --> 01:43:57,913 You'll have to look after your dad. 1584 01:43:58,234 --> 01:44:01,073 'Course. 'Course I will. 1585 01:44:12,154 --> 01:44:14,113 l love you, Mom. 1586 01:44:24,634 --> 01:44:26,634 Stand up. 1587 01:44:28,954 --> 01:44:31,354 Vera Rose Drake. 1588 01:44:31,354 --> 01:44:33,274 l commit you for trial 1589 01:44:33,274 --> 01:44:35,194 at the central criminal court 1590 01:44:35,194 --> 01:44:37,074 of the next session commencing... 1591 01:44:37,074 --> 01:44:39,394 the 10th of January, 1951. 1592 01:44:41,434 --> 01:44:43,354 l shall admit you to bail in your own recognizances 1593 01:44:43,354 --> 01:44:46,234 in the sum of ��50.00, 1594 01:44:46,234 --> 01:44:49,034 and I shall grant a defense certificate. 1595 01:44:49,114 --> 01:44:51,034 Much obliged, Your Worship. 1596 01:44:58,714 --> 01:45:02,474 l don't want to see that woman, Frank. l can't be near her. 1597 01:45:02,554 --> 01:45:05,034 - lt's Christmas. - I won't sit round the dinner table 1598 01:45:05,233 --> 01:45:07,153 With her, eating food. 1599 01:45:07,153 --> 01:45:09,113 - I'm sorry, I can't help it. - He's me brother. 1600 01:45:09,113 --> 01:45:11,354 - What am I supposed to say to him? - I don't know. 1601 01:45:13,193 --> 01:45:15,673 We ain't never going to have a Christmas by ourselves! 1602 01:45:16,594 --> 01:45:18,553 Just you and me. 1603 01:45:28,433 --> 01:45:30,353 All right, I'll go. 1604 01:45:30,353 --> 01:45:32,474 For you. 1605 01:45:33,233 --> 01:45:35,234 l ain't staying though. 1606 01:45:36,594 --> 01:45:38,593 We'll have a quick drink and then we'll leave. 1607 01:45:39,474 --> 01:45:41,434 All right? 1608 01:45:47,513 --> 01:45:49,433 Now I have received a reply from 1609 01:45:49,433 --> 01:45:51,353 three of Mrs. Drake's four employers. 1610 01:45:51,353 --> 01:45:53,434 Mrs. Wells has not even had the decency 1611 01:45:53,754 --> 01:45:56,113 to respond to my second letter, I'm afraid to say... 1612 01:45:56,113 --> 01:45:58,753 and whilst they all speak very highly of Mrs. Drake, 1613 01:45:58,993 --> 01:46:01,434 I'm afraid that none of them, under the circumstances, 1614 01:46:01,434 --> 01:46:04,194 feel able to appear as a character witness on your behalf. 1615 01:46:05,753 --> 01:46:09,394 Uh, Miss-- uh, Miss Kitchener uh, does, however, send her blessing. 1616 01:46:10,553 --> 01:46:12,473 On a more positive note, 1617 01:46:12,473 --> 01:46:14,393 l have secured the services of Mr. Hampton Ward, 1618 01:46:14,393 --> 01:46:15,994 who is an excellent barrister, 1619 01:46:16,313 --> 01:46:18,714 and will present our case in the best possible light. 1620 01:46:18,714 --> 01:46:21,113 Now, the judge may see fit to give us the minimum sentence, 1621 01:46:21,113 --> 01:46:23,153 which could be as little as 18 months. 1622 01:46:24,953 --> 01:46:26,833 I'm afraid I'm unable to offer you 1623 01:46:26,873 --> 01:46:28,834 any more hope than that. 1624 01:46:29,753 --> 01:46:31,754 I'm sorry. 1625 01:46:47,514 --> 01:46:49,434 You been feeling all right, Joyce? 1626 01:46:49,434 --> 01:46:51,393 Yes, thank you. 1627 01:47:03,353 --> 01:47:05,314 You gonna have one of your chocolates? 1628 01:47:07,674 --> 01:47:09,673 Oh, yes. 1629 01:47:12,474 --> 01:47:14,394 I'll have one of these. 1630 01:47:14,394 --> 01:47:16,353 Frank? 1631 01:47:19,673 --> 01:47:21,593 No. 1632 01:47:21,593 --> 01:47:23,513 Ethel? 1633 01:47:30,714 --> 01:47:32,673 No, you're all right, mate. 1634 01:47:37,913 --> 01:47:40,393 This is the best Christmas I've had in a long time. 1635 01:47:42,713 --> 01:47:44,714 Thank you very much, Vera. 1636 01:47:46,513 --> 01:47:48,554 Smashing. 1637 01:48:17,713 --> 01:48:19,713 ls your name, Vera Rose Drake? 1638 01:48:22,073 --> 01:48:23,473 Yes. 1639 01:48:23,473 --> 01:48:24,953 Prisoner at the bar, 1640 01:48:24,953 --> 01:48:26,873 you are charged with using an instrument 1641 01:48:26,873 --> 01:48:28,793 with intent to procure miscarriage, 1642 01:48:28,793 --> 01:48:30,634 contrary to section 58 1643 01:48:30,713 --> 01:48:32,753 of the Offenses Against the Person Act, 1861. 1644 01:48:35,034 --> 01:48:36,473 The particulars of the offense, 1645 01:48:36,473 --> 01:48:39,674 are that on the 17th day of November, 1950, 1646 01:48:39,753 --> 01:48:41,673 in the county of London, 1647 01:48:41,673 --> 01:48:43,433 you did unlawfully use an instrument 1648 01:48:43,593 --> 01:48:45,953 with intent to procure the miscarriage of a woman 1649 01:48:45,953 --> 01:48:47,953 named Pamela Mary Barnes. 1650 01:48:48,833 --> 01:48:50,313 How say you? 1651 01:48:50,313 --> 01:48:53,033 Are you guilty, or not guilty? 1652 01:48:55,113 --> 01:48:57,114 I'm guilty. 1653 01:48:57,993 --> 01:48:59,714 Could you please speak up, Mrs. Drake, 1654 01:48:59,913 --> 01:49:01,953 that the court might hear you? 1655 01:49:03,753 --> 01:49:05,634 - I'm guilty. - Thank you. 1656 01:49:05,634 --> 01:49:07,514 Please be seated. 1657 01:49:18,634 --> 01:49:20,434 ...and cautioned her. 1658 01:49:20,554 --> 01:49:22,474 on being asked to surrender 1659 01:49:22,474 --> 01:49:24,873 the equipment used for the abortion, 1660 01:49:24,873 --> 01:49:28,713 the defendant produced nine objects 1661 01:49:28,713 --> 01:49:31,114 from the top of a cupboard in the bedroom. 1662 01:49:31,114 --> 01:49:34,434 My Lord, they were: a Higginson's syringe-- 1663 01:49:35,433 --> 01:49:37,793 that is exhibit EW-1. 1664 01:49:37,793 --> 01:49:40,673 A cheese grater--exhibit EW-2. 1665 01:49:40,673 --> 01:49:42,593 A nail brush-- 1666 01:49:42,593 --> 01:49:44,513 exhibit EW-3. 1667 01:49:44,513 --> 01:49:46,433 A bottle of disinfectant-- 1668 01:49:46,433 --> 01:49:48,394 exhibit EW-4, 1669 01:49:48,394 --> 01:49:50,714 wrapped in a towel--exhibit EW-5. 1670 01:49:50,793 --> 01:49:53,194 A piece of carbolic soap 1671 01:49:53,194 --> 01:49:55,114 wrapped in a dishcloth-- 1672 01:49:55,114 --> 01:49:58,193 they are exhibits EW-6 and EW-7. 1673 01:49:59,433 --> 01:50:01,193 Those last two objects 1674 01:50:01,314 --> 01:50:03,634 were both enclosed in a tin. 1675 01:50:03,754 --> 01:50:06,114 Which is exhibit EW-8. 1676 01:50:06,634 --> 01:50:09,514 All the aforementioned items 1677 01:50:09,514 --> 01:50:11,434 were kept in a cloth bag, 1678 01:50:11,434 --> 01:50:13,354 which as Your Lordship can see 1679 01:50:13,354 --> 01:50:15,313 is exhibit EW-9. 1680 01:50:17,673 --> 01:50:21,034 Vera Drake is not concerned with riches. 1681 01:50:21,034 --> 01:50:23,433 She simply helps people 1682 01:50:23,433 --> 01:50:26,794 as and when she's asked. She's always helped people. 1683 01:50:26,794 --> 01:50:29,394 Her solicitude for others 1684 01:50:29,674 --> 01:50:31,553 has led her to commit 1685 01:50:31,553 --> 01:50:33,473 one of the most serious offenses 1686 01:50:33,473 --> 01:50:35,393 in the calendar, 1687 01:50:35,393 --> 01:50:37,833 but her intention... 1688 01:50:37,833 --> 01:50:39,753 was to help the young girl 1689 01:50:39,753 --> 01:50:41,673 and not to harm her. 1690 01:50:41,673 --> 01:50:43,593 l may assure Your Lordship 1691 01:50:43,593 --> 01:50:45,513 That Vera Drake is more relieved than anyone 1692 01:50:45,513 --> 01:50:47,633 about the recovery of Pamela Barnes. 1693 01:50:49,154 --> 01:50:51,593 l submit that Your Lordship would have little doubt 1694 01:50:51,593 --> 01:50:53,513 that this... 1695 01:50:53,513 --> 01:50:56,393 unfortunate woman is now ever likely 1696 01:50:56,393 --> 01:50:58,634 to reoffend... 1697 01:50:58,754 --> 01:51:01,593 and that is the case for the defense, my Lord. 1698 01:51:01,634 --> 01:51:03,554 Thank you, Mr. Hampton Ward. 1699 01:51:07,433 --> 01:51:09,393 Prisoner at the bar, please rise. 1700 01:51:16,513 --> 01:51:18,953 Prisoner at the bar, you stand convicted of felony. 1701 01:51:18,953 --> 01:51:20,873 Have you anything to say 1702 01:51:20,873 --> 01:51:23,833 why the court should not give you judgment according to law? 1703 01:51:24,713 --> 01:51:26,754 No. 1704 01:51:27,073 --> 01:51:29,074 Please remain standing. 1705 01:51:39,914 --> 01:51:41,834 Vera Rose Drake, 1706 01:51:41,834 --> 01:51:44,434 you have committeda crime, the gravity of which 1707 01:51:44,753 --> 01:51:46,713 cannot be overestimated. 1708 01:51:47,633 --> 01:51:49,553 The law is very clear 1709 01:51:49,553 --> 01:51:52,193 and you have willfully broken that law. 1710 01:51:53,873 --> 01:51:55,633 And furthermore, 1711 01:51:55,793 --> 01:51:57,233 in so doing, 1712 01:51:57,233 --> 01:51:58,673 you have put at risk 1713 01:51:58,673 --> 01:52:00,913 the life of a vulnerable young woman. 1714 01:52:01,553 --> 01:52:03,473 And but for the timely intervention 1715 01:52:03,473 --> 01:52:05,393 of the medical profession... 1716 01:52:05,393 --> 01:52:08,434 you might have been before me on an even more serious charge 1717 01:52:09,713 --> 01:52:11,833 than the one that has brought you here today. 1718 01:52:13,514 --> 01:52:15,393 Now... 1719 01:52:15,434 --> 01:52:17,313 l have heard your plea of guilty, 1720 01:52:17,354 --> 01:52:19,433 and I have taken that into account... 1721 01:52:20,234 --> 01:52:21,673 and I have listened very carefully 1722 01:52:21,673 --> 01:52:23,633 to the submissions of your council. 1723 01:52:24,553 --> 01:52:26,473 But nothing has been advanced me today 1724 01:52:26,473 --> 01:52:28,874 on your behalf which would persuade me 1725 01:52:28,874 --> 01:52:30,794 to take any course 1726 01:52:30,794 --> 01:52:33,633 other than to impose a custodial sentence. 1727 01:52:33,633 --> 01:52:36,393 lndeed... 1728 01:52:36,513 --> 01:52:39,393 the extreme seriousness of your crime 1729 01:52:39,393 --> 01:52:41,313 is bound to be reflected 1730 01:52:41,313 --> 01:52:44,193 in the sentence that I am about to pass. 1731 01:52:44,193 --> 01:52:47,593 And that must serve as a deterrent to others. 1732 01:52:49,034 --> 01:52:50,954 l therefore sentence you 1733 01:52:50,954 --> 01:52:53,273 to a term of imprisonment, 1734 01:52:53,834 --> 01:52:56,673 which will be two years and six months. 1735 01:52:58,433 --> 01:53:00,433 Take her down. 1736 01:53:12,833 --> 01:53:14,833 All rise. 1737 01:53:43,074 --> 01:53:45,553 She won't be able to come round and see you. 1738 01:53:46,873 --> 01:53:48,913 Not for awhile. 1739 01:53:49,794 --> 01:53:51,714 Why not? 1740 01:53:51,714 --> 01:53:53,634 Ethel will come over. 1741 01:54:00,833 --> 01:54:02,833 - She ain't dead, is she? - No. 1742 01:54:04,194 --> 01:54:06,153 No, she ain't dead. 1743 01:54:14,593 --> 01:54:16,033 How long did you say you got? 1744 01:54:16,033 --> 01:54:18,393 Two years and six months. 1745 01:54:18,433 --> 01:54:20,353 First offense? 1746 01:54:20,353 --> 01:54:21,793 Oh, yes. 1747 01:54:21,793 --> 01:54:24,673 - Did she die? - No, dear. 1748 01:54:24,673 --> 01:54:26,993 l don't know what I'd have done if she had. 1749 01:54:27,073 --> 01:54:28,513 My girl died. 1750 01:54:28,513 --> 01:54:30,473 - Did she? - So did mine. 1751 01:54:31,873 --> 01:54:33,753 Oh, dear. 1752 01:54:33,753 --> 01:54:35,593 What'd you use? 1753 01:54:38,593 --> 01:54:40,993 - A syringe. - There you are. 1754 01:54:40,993 --> 01:54:43,873 Hundreds of times--safe as houses. 1755 01:54:43,873 --> 01:54:45,393 Yes, I don't know what happened. 1756 01:54:45,793 --> 01:54:47,753 We just do our best, love. 1757 01:54:50,593 --> 01:54:52,513 - How long you in here for then? - Three years. 1758 01:54:52,513 --> 01:54:55,433 - Four. - Second time for us. 1759 01:54:56,353 --> 01:54:58,273 Oh. 1760 01:54:58,273 --> 01:55:00,033 Cheer up. You'll only do half. 1761 01:55:00,193 --> 01:55:02,074 You'll be out before you know it. 1762 01:55:02,074 --> 01:55:04,153 Yes. 1763 01:55:06,433 --> 01:55:08,433 See you later, then. 1764 01:55:17,473 --> 01:55:19,433 Mind where you're going, Drake.