1 00:00:24,247 --> 00:00:30,880 (Plaintive bagpipe solo) 2 00:00:38,607 --> 00:00:43,806 (Man of sandstone. You might pass right by it. 3 00:00:43,927 --> 00:00:49,638 'But to us... it was a symbol of our freedom, of our independence. 4 00:00:54,767 --> 00:00:57,520 'We all knew about it, of course. 5 00:00:57,647 --> 00:01:01,686 'We learned as children how it was the Scottish Stone of Kings. 6 00:01:01,807 --> 00:01:04,116 'But they took it from us. 7 00:01:04,247 --> 00:01:07,796 'And as a nation, I suppose we'd forgotten about it. 8 00:01:07,927 --> 00:01:10,122 'Time does that. 9 00:01:10,247 --> 00:01:12,238 'Lt was history.' 10 00:01:16,807 --> 00:01:20,402 Justice for Scotland. Support home rule. 11 00:01:20,527 --> 00:01:22,085 Justice for Scotland. 12 00:01:22,207 --> 00:01:25,119 Come to the meeting. Support home rule. 13 00:01:25,247 --> 00:01:28,956 (Man and full of passion for my country. 14 00:01:29,087 --> 00:01:32,523 'And Scotland needed to reclaim its identity. 15 00:01:32,647 --> 00:01:35,605 'Lt was time for the young to remind us of who we were 16 00:01:35,727 --> 00:01:38,287 'and who we could be again.' 17 00:01:38,407 --> 00:01:41,365 (THE REAL MCKENZIES: "Tae The Battle") 18 00:01:41,487 --> 00:01:43,125 Sorry! 19 00:01:49,207 --> 00:01:54,998 The world we know is changing fast, The walls are closing in 20 00:01:55,127 --> 00:02:01,600 And now's the time to make a stand, Don't let the cowards win 21 00:02:01,727 --> 00:02:07,120 We're beset by a common foe, Ye can hear the distant drums... 22 00:02:08,967 --> 00:02:11,003 Come to the meeting. 23 00:02:11,127 --> 00:02:15,439 (Man with your names upon this covenant 24 00:02:15,567 --> 00:02:18,798 as absolute proof of our resolve, 25 00:02:18,927 --> 00:02:23,284 we will plunge this message into the very heart of Westminster! 26 00:02:23,407 --> 00:02:24,635 (Cheering) 27 00:02:24,767 --> 00:02:25,882 Lan! 28 00:02:29,687 --> 00:02:32,076 We, the people of Scotland, 29 00:02:32,207 --> 00:02:35,517 declare our belief that reform in the constitution 30 00:02:35,647 --> 00:02:39,959 is necessary in order to secure good government. 31 00:02:40,087 --> 00:02:41,520 With that end in view, 32 00:02:41,647 --> 00:02:45,162 we solemnly enter this covenant. 33 00:02:45,287 --> 00:02:46,686 We pledge ourselves 34 00:02:46,807 --> 00:02:49,037 in all loyalty to the crown 35 00:02:49,167 --> 00:02:51,123 to do everything in our power 36 00:02:51,247 --> 00:02:53,363 to secure for Scotland a parliament! 37 00:02:57,487 --> 00:03:00,126 With adequate legislative authority 38 00:03:00,247 --> 00:03:02,886 in all Scottish affairs! 39 00:03:04,687 --> 00:03:07,201 Scotland will not be ignored! 40 00:03:23,207 --> 00:03:25,675 - Aye, let's see them ignore that. - Aye. 41 00:03:30,207 --> 00:03:32,960 It's only been five years since the war, give them time. 42 00:03:33,087 --> 00:03:35,043 Time? Time? They've had centuries! 43 00:03:35,167 --> 00:03:37,886 How many promises have they broken? In 1707... 44 00:03:38,007 --> 00:03:40,760 - Ancient history, mate. - That's Scottish history, our history! 45 00:03:40,887 --> 00:03:44,641 - The oldest nation in Europe. - The oldest bloody nation in Europe! 46 00:03:44,767 --> 00:03:47,440 You actually think Scotland can look after their own affairs? 47 00:03:47,567 --> 00:03:52,880 - Certainly not if you have the vote. - All I'm saying is, give London a chance. 48 00:03:53,007 --> 00:03:55,646 Here's the chance, right here. See what they do with it. 49 00:03:55,767 --> 00:03:57,678 If Scotland's ever going to be a nation again... 50 00:03:57,807 --> 00:04:01,277 Stop! Shut your stupid mouths. 51 00:04:02,407 --> 00:04:04,602 There is no bloody nation. 52 00:04:04,727 --> 00:04:09,198 There's nothing but wind and rain and mud and shit. 53 00:04:10,327 --> 00:04:12,966 Look at that. What does that say? 54 00:04:13,087 --> 00:04:16,079 "North Britain", see? 55 00:04:17,287 --> 00:04:19,847 We're all British now! 56 00:04:20,647 --> 00:04:26,563 Scotland's dead. It died in its sleep, and nobody even came to the funeral. 57 00:04:30,967 --> 00:04:33,606 One for granddad. 58 00:04:33,727 --> 00:04:36,287 - I'll give you a lift. - No, you'll kill me. 59 00:04:36,407 --> 00:04:39,126 - I will not. - I heard you in there tonight. 60 00:04:39,247 --> 00:04:42,045 You're an anarchist, a menace to society. 61 00:04:42,167 --> 00:04:45,045 Thanks, I'll take it as a compliment! Come on. 62 00:04:45,167 --> 00:04:46,566 All right. 63 00:04:47,407 --> 00:04:48,920 - (lan) You on? - Yep! 64 00:04:49,047 --> 00:04:52,596 (lan) Be careful, now. Here we go. Hup! 65 00:04:52,727 --> 00:04:54,285 (Groaning) 66 00:04:54,407 --> 00:04:55,806 (Laughing) 67 00:04:57,647 --> 00:05:00,719 - Ah, I broke my bum! - (lan) Ya-hoo! 68 00:05:04,047 --> 00:05:08,040 - So, been to church recently? - Yes, Dad. 69 00:05:09,567 --> 00:05:12,365 - How's the studies? Going well? - (Mutters) 70 00:05:12,487 --> 00:05:15,479 - Speak up, please. - Aye, fine. 71 00:05:19,367 --> 00:05:23,155 - Still thinking about law? - Aye, I'm not decided yet, but... 72 00:05:24,407 --> 00:05:27,763 - Still with that covenant thing? - Aye. 73 00:05:29,007 --> 00:05:30,406 Harris, please. 74 00:05:30,527 --> 00:05:32,643 Look at him, he's not stupid. 75 00:05:32,767 --> 00:05:35,042 - Instead of studying... - I am... 76 00:05:35,167 --> 00:05:37,920 No, you're not. You're throwing your life away with that nationalist rubbish. 77 00:05:38,047 --> 00:05:40,641 - I have pride in my country. - That's not the point. 78 00:05:40,767 --> 00:05:43,725 Nobody could be prouder of Scotland than I am, and you know it. 79 00:05:43,847 --> 00:05:47,283 - But you have to get on in life. - I know. I said I might try law. 80 00:05:47,407 --> 00:05:49,716 When? You try this, you try that. When? 81 00:05:49,847 --> 00:05:53,556 Sweetheart, he's only come home for the day, and Bill's here. 82 00:06:00,247 --> 00:06:03,080 How are your studies, Bill? 83 00:06:03,207 --> 00:06:05,277 Good, sir. 84 00:06:05,407 --> 00:06:07,716 You're on to your second degree, aren't you? 85 00:06:08,647 --> 00:06:12,640 - Aye, sir. - Still president of the students' union? 86 00:06:12,767 --> 00:06:17,761 I'm not throwing my life away. If I see wrongs that need to be righted... 87 00:06:17,887 --> 00:06:22,005 There's always something wrong. Let me tell you something, lad. 88 00:06:22,127 --> 00:06:24,197 What's wrong is not out there. 89 00:06:24,327 --> 00:06:26,682 What's wrong is in here. 90 00:06:27,807 --> 00:06:30,924 This is a world for doers not for dreamers. 91 00:06:32,927 --> 00:06:35,919 Try and make something of your life, son. 92 00:06:47,287 --> 00:06:49,084 Here's those things. 93 00:06:49,207 --> 00:06:53,166 If the trousers don't fit, bring them back, I'll make a pillow cover. 94 00:06:53,287 --> 00:06:54,606 Aye, Mum. 95 00:06:54,727 --> 00:06:57,719 - Remember your father gave you that. - Aye. 96 00:07:04,127 --> 00:07:06,436 He doesn't mean to be harsh, lan. 97 00:07:07,887 --> 00:07:10,526 He had the same fire as you when he was young. 98 00:07:10,647 --> 00:07:14,765 But the world's not easy. He's worked hard, made a good life for us all. 99 00:07:14,887 --> 00:07:16,206 I know, Mum, I know. 100 00:07:16,327 --> 00:07:19,000 He is proud of you, you know? 101 00:07:20,407 --> 00:07:22,841 Aye, well, let him say so, then. 102 00:07:33,207 --> 00:07:34,481 Thank you. 103 00:07:45,047 --> 00:07:48,926 Lan... Bastards, eh? 104 00:07:52,167 --> 00:07:56,206 - We'll get them next time. - Aye, right... 105 00:07:56,327 --> 00:07:59,763 - They can't ignore us for ever. - Oh, can they not? 106 00:08:00,847 --> 00:08:03,441 - (Bill) People are outraged. - No, they're not. 107 00:08:03,567 --> 00:08:05,683 - How can you say that? - Because it's bullshit. 108 00:08:05,807 --> 00:08:08,002 - Calm down. - It didn't even make the headlines! 109 00:08:08,127 --> 00:08:10,118 - It's on the front page. - Come on, mate! 110 00:08:10,247 --> 00:08:13,159 How can people not care about their own country? 111 00:08:13,287 --> 00:08:15,164 People care. It's just... 112 00:08:16,127 --> 00:08:18,243 - What? ...they're busy! 113 00:08:18,367 --> 00:08:19,846 (Knocking) 114 00:08:19,967 --> 00:08:23,482 Look, mate, nobody cared more about the covenant than I did. 115 00:08:23,607 --> 00:08:26,758 - Thought I'd find you here. - Lan's blown a fuse again. 116 00:08:26,887 --> 00:08:30,800 - We'll get a pint, talk about it. - No more talk, all right? I'm serious. 117 00:08:30,927 --> 00:08:33,919 - Someone's got to do something. - What are you going to do, then? 118 00:08:34,047 --> 00:08:36,481 - Get an army, invade England? - Of course not. 119 00:08:36,607 --> 00:08:37,881 What? 120 00:08:39,007 --> 00:08:41,885 A symbol. We need a symbol, a gesture. 121 00:08:42,007 --> 00:08:44,043 Something to wake these people up a bit. 122 00:08:44,167 --> 00:08:46,635 - An act of revolution, a salt march. - A what? 123 00:08:46,767 --> 00:08:50,282 You know, Gandhi marched across India protesting taxes on salt. 124 00:08:50,407 --> 00:08:52,204 So you're Gandhi now? 125 00:08:52,327 --> 00:08:56,684 Because, Bill, you know what we are, what Scottish people are? 126 00:08:56,807 --> 00:09:00,436 We're ashamed. Ashamed of being Scottish. 127 00:09:02,687 --> 00:09:04,962 Screw them, 'cause I'm not. 128 00:09:07,807 --> 00:09:09,798 Oh, look. Wendy Wood. 129 00:09:11,247 --> 00:09:13,238 She was a friend of my mum's. 130 00:09:16,527 --> 00:09:20,520 (Bill) Are you out of your mind? It's in Westminster Abbey. 131 00:09:20,647 --> 00:09:23,525 Right across from Parliament. It's protected! 132 00:09:23,647 --> 00:09:28,721 It's not a souvenir. "I'll take a postcard, a tea towel and the Stone of Destiny." 133 00:09:28,847 --> 00:09:31,520 Think of what it'll mean. It's the most powerful symbol... 134 00:09:31,647 --> 00:09:34,559 That's not the point. They'll put you away. 135 00:09:34,687 --> 00:09:37,804 You'll get twenty years. Might as well go for the crown jewels! 136 00:09:37,927 --> 00:09:40,282 You'd never get away with it. 137 00:09:40,407 --> 00:09:41,999 I might. 138 00:09:42,127 --> 00:09:46,882 Let's say you pull it off. You get it out of the Abbey and back to Scotland. 139 00:09:47,007 --> 00:09:49,601 - What will you do with it? - I've not thought about that. 140 00:09:49,727 --> 00:09:51,638 That's up to the people of Scotland. 141 00:09:51,767 --> 00:09:57,399 But if it doesn't raise them to their feet, then Scotland really is dead. 142 00:09:57,527 --> 00:10:02,317 - It weighs a ton, you'll never lift it. - Aye, not by myself. 143 00:10:04,847 --> 00:10:08,840 Oh, you evil man. I'm six months from my degree. 144 00:10:08,967 --> 00:10:11,197 - I know. - A lovely position waiting. 145 00:10:11,327 --> 00:10:15,764 And your crazy scheme offers me what? Destruction of everything I worked for. 146 00:10:15,887 --> 00:10:19,004 Bill, all great schemes are crazy. That's what makes them great. 147 00:10:19,127 --> 00:10:21,436 - We'll ruin our lives. - Probably, aye. 148 00:10:21,567 --> 00:10:23,000 Prison, lan. 149 00:10:23,927 --> 00:10:26,361 Aye, maybe. But it's for Scotland. 150 00:10:28,687 --> 00:10:30,996 I'm through with talk, Bill, I really am. 151 00:10:31,127 --> 00:10:33,766 Now are you with me or not? 152 00:10:37,687 --> 00:10:39,166 You bastard. 153 00:10:44,927 --> 00:10:49,318 And a few more. Give us that Westminster Abbey one, would you? 154 00:10:56,567 --> 00:10:58,842 - Statesman's Corner. - Statesman's... 155 00:10:58,967 --> 00:11:00,446 Henry III, Edward I... 156 00:11:01,247 --> 00:11:02,646 For you. 157 00:11:06,287 --> 00:11:08,323 Here's the backdoor... 158 00:11:09,487 --> 00:11:12,001 What do you have to do to get a drink around here? 159 00:11:12,127 --> 00:11:15,005 - I've told you already. Just take a seat. - All right, I will. 160 00:11:15,127 --> 00:11:16,879 Hey, hey! 161 00:11:17,687 --> 00:11:19,439 Ya-hoo! 162 00:11:19,567 --> 00:11:24,163 No, no, I don't think you're right, though. If this was you, how can that be? 163 00:11:29,327 --> 00:11:31,158 And... up! 164 00:11:31,287 --> 00:11:32,686 (Groaning) 165 00:11:32,807 --> 00:11:34,718 (Laughing) 166 00:11:35,927 --> 00:11:39,886 - Islip Chapel... under renovation. - That's right. 167 00:11:40,007 --> 00:11:43,158 Edward I, Henry III, Edward the Confessor... 168 00:11:44,407 --> 00:11:46,398 ...Coronation Chair. - Yes! 169 00:11:51,807 --> 00:11:54,321 'Talking about it was one thing. 170 00:11:54,447 --> 00:11:57,245 'We Scots have always been good at talking. 171 00:11:59,127 --> 00:12:02,437 'But I had to see what we were up against with my own eyes. 172 00:12:02,567 --> 00:12:05,035 'Only then, would it be real to me. 173 00:12:05,887 --> 00:12:08,037 'I was off to London.' 174 00:12:53,967 --> 00:12:57,164 Hello. Did you want to join the tour? 175 00:12:59,167 --> 00:13:01,158 Erm... no. 176 00:13:01,287 --> 00:13:03,926 Is it all right if I just have a wee look about? 177 00:13:04,047 --> 00:13:07,039 As long as you promise not to take anything. 178 00:13:29,367 --> 00:13:33,679 (Man)... Henry Yevele incorporated the latest technological advancement 179 00:13:33,807 --> 00:13:36,560 for the 14th century, the flying buttress. 180 00:13:36,687 --> 00:13:41,317 With these, he was able to raise the roof to 101 feet. 181 00:13:41,447 --> 00:13:45,122 And it remains to this day the highest roof in Britain 182 00:13:45,247 --> 00:13:49,286 and the single leading cause of stiff necks among tourists. 183 00:13:49,407 --> 00:13:54,276 Now, if you'll follow me, we'll go on to the cloisters... 184 00:14:05,767 --> 00:14:08,998 - Nine pence, please. - Oh... sorry. 185 00:14:10,767 --> 00:14:13,361 - It's... er... very nice. - Sorry? 186 00:14:13,487 --> 00:14:15,603 The Abbey is so clean. 187 00:14:15,727 --> 00:14:18,195 Must be a whole army of cleaners 188 00:14:18,327 --> 00:14:21,444 in every night just... cleaning. 189 00:14:22,247 --> 00:14:25,398 - Just once a week. - Oh, that's surprising. 190 00:14:27,447 --> 00:14:31,326 I suppose the night watchman could always pick up a wee bit of rubbish. 191 00:14:31,447 --> 00:14:34,723 Or men, depending on how many you have. 192 00:14:38,607 --> 00:14:40,677 (Coins jangle) 193 00:15:28,927 --> 00:15:33,284 The Coronation Chair and Stone, made in the reign of Edward I, 194 00:15:33,407 --> 00:15:37,639 to house the Coronation Stone of the Scots brought here in 1296. 195 00:15:37,767 --> 00:15:41,077 Note how the Stone is incorporated into the shelf beneath the seat. 196 00:15:41,207 --> 00:15:45,405 When a king of England sits to crowned, he sits over the Stone of Destiny, 197 00:15:45,527 --> 00:15:49,361 which makes him, by Scotland's own traditions, king of Scotland as well. 198 00:15:49,487 --> 00:15:53,116 All without ever having to get his royal trousers dirty. 199 00:15:53,247 --> 00:15:56,045 The original coronation was in 1066... 200 00:15:56,687 --> 00:15:58,678 (Telephone rings) 201 00:15:58,807 --> 00:16:00,638 - Hello? - (lan) 'lt's me.' 202 00:16:00,767 --> 00:16:02,041 - Who? - Me. 203 00:16:02,167 --> 00:16:04,397 Ah, Gandhi. I was wondering when you'd turn up. 204 00:16:04,527 --> 00:16:08,156 I can't talk for long. Never know who may be listening. 205 00:16:08,287 --> 00:16:12,485 - I've been to visit my auntie's house. - You what? 206 00:16:12,607 --> 00:16:16,282 I said, I've been to my auntie's house for a visit. 207 00:16:16,407 --> 00:16:20,480 I didn't know you'd relatives in London. Why didn't you go straight to the Abbey? 208 00:16:20,607 --> 00:16:24,282 Listen, I'm telling you, I went to visit her house. 209 00:16:24,407 --> 00:16:26,523 Oh, right! 210 00:16:26,647 --> 00:16:28,638 Where are you, I can hardly hear you? 211 00:16:28,767 --> 00:16:31,600 - I'm in a pub! Would you let me talk? - 'Sorry.' 212 00:16:31,727 --> 00:16:35,163 I've had a good look at her new ring, with the diamond in it. 213 00:16:35,287 --> 00:16:37,482 - Right. How's it look? - 'Lt's a lovely stone.' 214 00:16:37,607 --> 00:16:41,156 But it looks heavier than we thought and the setting's tricky. 215 00:16:41,287 --> 00:16:43,755 - Is it? - We may need another jeweller. 216 00:16:43,887 --> 00:16:47,277 Right, we'll talk about it when you get back. What train are you on? 217 00:16:47,407 --> 00:16:49,637 I'll be late. I'm going for another visit. 218 00:16:49,767 --> 00:16:51,564 Back to your auntie's house? 219 00:16:51,687 --> 00:16:54,326 She won't be home, but I'll go in the back. 220 00:16:54,447 --> 00:16:57,564 OK. Well, I'll see you tomorrow, then. 221 00:16:57,687 --> 00:17:00,565 Oh, and lan, if you see your auntie, 222 00:17:00,687 --> 00:17:02,837 ask her if she wants her panties back. 223 00:17:34,167 --> 00:17:36,283 Writing a book? 224 00:17:36,407 --> 00:17:39,046 No, I'm just doing a wee sketch. 225 00:17:39,167 --> 00:17:43,365 Why? Don't they have any churches in Glasgow? 226 00:17:43,487 --> 00:17:45,478 Move on, jock. 227 00:17:47,727 --> 00:17:50,002 (Doorbell rings) 228 00:17:50,127 --> 00:17:52,516 Mr Hamilton, you're expected. 229 00:17:53,287 --> 00:17:55,118 Just a moment, sir. 230 00:17:59,167 --> 00:18:03,046 Ah, you're the young lad who wanted to see me. Mr Hamilton. 231 00:18:03,167 --> 00:18:05,317 Have a seat. Some tea? 232 00:18:06,367 --> 00:18:08,756 - Please. Thank you. - Thank you, Mrs McQuarry. 233 00:18:10,567 --> 00:18:12,000 A wonderful woman. 234 00:18:12,127 --> 00:18:16,484 Been with the family since I was a boy. Still treats me like one. 235 00:18:19,767 --> 00:18:22,406 - I've seen you before. - Er... covenant meetings. 236 00:18:22,527 --> 00:18:25,405 That's right. You're quite keen, if I remember. 237 00:18:25,527 --> 00:18:27,119 (Laughs nervously) 238 00:18:28,207 --> 00:18:29,765 (Clears throat) 239 00:18:29,887 --> 00:18:32,003 Is this... er? 240 00:18:33,087 --> 00:18:35,885 - Can I talk? - I think so. 241 00:18:36,007 --> 00:18:41,559 Because what I'm about to tell you is of the utmost secrecy. 242 00:18:41,687 --> 00:18:44,565 If what we say here were to become known to others, 243 00:18:44,687 --> 00:18:48,441 well, it could cause me and you and Scotland irreparable harm. 244 00:18:50,007 --> 00:18:52,885 Well, I'm on the edge of my seat. 245 00:18:54,087 --> 00:18:55,839 I'm going to Westminster Abbey, 246 00:18:55,967 --> 00:18:58,959 and I'm going to bring back the Stone of Destiny. 247 00:19:00,487 --> 00:19:04,196 - Of course, it's been tried before. - I know. 248 00:19:04,327 --> 00:19:07,205 - Even considered it myself once. - I didn't know that. 249 00:19:07,327 --> 00:19:10,842 We were going to sneak in, dressed like monks, 250 00:19:10,967 --> 00:19:14,357 throw a cloak over the Stone and drag it out after Sunday service. 251 00:19:15,447 --> 00:19:17,517 I was 16. 252 00:19:17,647 --> 00:19:20,480 Your plan's a bit more sophisticated, I presume. 253 00:19:20,607 --> 00:19:23,485 - Aye, I've got a couple of things... - No details. 254 00:19:23,607 --> 00:19:25,882 I'm chairman of the Covenant Movement, 255 00:19:26,007 --> 00:19:29,317 Rector of the University, I can't afford to take the risk. 256 00:19:32,047 --> 00:19:34,277 - You have accomplices? - Aye. 257 00:19:34,407 --> 00:19:36,398 - Done your research? - Of course. 258 00:19:36,527 --> 00:19:38,279 And the plan, is it airtight? 259 00:19:40,247 --> 00:19:42,920 - Will it succeed? - Aye, it will. 260 00:19:44,287 --> 00:19:47,643 All right... what do you want from me? 261 00:19:48,487 --> 00:19:50,478 Finances. 262 00:19:50,607 --> 00:19:52,563 - How much? - Fifty. 263 00:19:53,927 --> 00:19:56,282 Fifty? 264 00:19:56,407 --> 00:19:58,796 That's... er... 265 00:19:58,927 --> 00:20:01,395 That's a fair amount. 266 00:20:02,287 --> 00:20:07,042 Still, nothing's impossible, I suppose. I... I could make arrangements. 267 00:20:08,487 --> 00:20:10,876 You have a financial plan? A budget? 268 00:20:11,007 --> 00:20:12,804 - Not really... - I'll need something. 269 00:20:12,927 --> 00:20:15,043 - We need to hire a car. - Right. 270 00:20:15,167 --> 00:20:19,206 Petrol, obviously, and meals. Fish and chips, and so on. 271 00:20:20,927 --> 00:20:23,760 �50,000 for fish and chips? 272 00:20:23,887 --> 00:20:26,242 No. Fifty. 273 00:20:26,367 --> 00:20:27,595 Fifty? 274 00:20:29,287 --> 00:20:31,676 You came to me for �50? 275 00:20:31,807 --> 00:20:34,037 Aye, well... 276 00:20:34,167 --> 00:20:36,397 We're students, we're broke. 277 00:20:37,927 --> 00:20:40,202 Mrs McQuarry! 278 00:20:42,927 --> 00:20:45,566 Kindly show young Mr Hamilton the way out. 279 00:20:56,047 --> 00:20:59,801 I'm sorry if I inconvenienced you, sir. That was never my intent. 280 00:20:59,927 --> 00:21:02,361 Thank you, ma'am. I'll find my own way. 281 00:21:04,647 --> 00:21:06,956 Would you like me to clear the tea things up? 282 00:21:07,087 --> 00:21:10,159 No. I mean, yes. Sorry, Mrs McQuarry. 283 00:21:10,287 --> 00:21:11,879 That's all right. 284 00:21:12,007 --> 00:21:15,238 Nothing wrong with a man changing his mind now and then. 285 00:21:21,247 --> 00:21:23,044 Mr Hamilton! 286 00:21:31,647 --> 00:21:33,524 We never met. 287 00:21:44,967 --> 00:21:47,959 Here's the chair. 5:30, one of us slips into the back chapel. 288 00:21:48,087 --> 00:21:52,797 My idea, so I claim the honour. At 6:30, the Abbey closes and I hide here. 289 00:21:52,927 --> 00:21:56,442 Under renovation, tarps, ladders, it's perfect. I could be there all night. 290 00:21:56,567 --> 00:21:59,798 Now, the night watchman finishes around midnight, 1:00. 291 00:21:59,927 --> 00:22:02,885 I come out, screw the lock off the door and let you in. 292 00:22:03,007 --> 00:22:06,443 Here's the brilliant part. I say we do it at Christmas. 293 00:22:06,567 --> 00:22:09,127 All of London will be in the pubs at parties. 294 00:22:09,247 --> 00:22:12,603 We'll come down on them when they're lying in drink, their minds unbuttoned. 295 00:22:12,727 --> 00:22:15,639 What? What, Bill, what's wrong? 296 00:22:18,007 --> 00:22:21,636 - I plan to go home for Christmas. - So cancel it. 297 00:22:23,647 --> 00:22:26,207 I've got a committee meeting on 23rd. 298 00:22:26,327 --> 00:22:27,521 Miss it. 299 00:22:29,407 --> 00:22:33,844 - We should give this a bit more thought. - No. Why? What's the matter with you? 300 00:22:35,927 --> 00:22:38,760 I've been thinking, lan... 301 00:22:38,887 --> 00:22:40,878 I'm so close to my degree, 302 00:22:41,007 --> 00:22:43,521 and I've got such a great position waiting. 303 00:22:43,647 --> 00:22:46,639 I mean, we could do 20 years for this. 304 00:22:46,767 --> 00:22:49,565 Are you backing out? 305 00:22:49,687 --> 00:22:52,918 We're getting married, lan. Jen and me. Next spring. 306 00:22:54,247 --> 00:22:57,080 I mean, this is my life we're talking about here. 307 00:22:57,207 --> 00:22:59,323 I can't risk it. 308 00:23:00,367 --> 00:23:02,164 Aye, aye. No, fine. 309 00:23:03,007 --> 00:23:05,999 Forget it, Bill, I'll go myself. I don't need you. 310 00:23:12,807 --> 00:23:15,196 I'm sorry, lan. 311 00:23:15,327 --> 00:23:17,557 I really am. 312 00:24:04,687 --> 00:24:08,726 (Jazz orchestra plays "I've Got You Under My Skin") 313 00:24:13,887 --> 00:24:15,479 Oh, hi. 314 00:24:19,087 --> 00:24:23,683 (MacCormick)... and this person asks, "Are we going to keep the monarchy?" 315 00:24:23,807 --> 00:24:28,119 And this voice from the back shouts, "Aye, it's you! Long live King John!" 316 00:24:30,607 --> 00:24:33,804 Excuse me a second. Mr Hamilton, is it? 317 00:24:33,927 --> 00:24:35,360 Yes, sir. 318 00:24:35,487 --> 00:24:38,365 - How's things? - Aye... moving on. 319 00:24:43,487 --> 00:24:45,239 Good. 320 00:24:46,087 --> 00:24:47,486 One moment. 321 00:24:47,607 --> 00:24:51,600 Jamie... I hear you're interested in joining the committee... 322 00:24:53,087 --> 00:24:55,317 What would you like me to do? 323 00:24:57,607 --> 00:24:59,404 (Clears throat) 324 00:24:59,527 --> 00:25:03,315 - Excuse me, it's Kay, isn't it? - It might be. 325 00:25:03,447 --> 00:25:05,358 - Lan Hamilton. - I know. 326 00:25:05,487 --> 00:25:08,047 Nice to meet you. You dancing? 327 00:25:08,167 --> 00:25:11,523 - You asking? - Aye, I might be. 328 00:25:11,647 --> 00:25:14,684 I like the idea of teaching. 329 00:25:14,807 --> 00:25:17,879 Working with children and helping them find their way in the world. 330 00:25:18,007 --> 00:25:19,998 It must be the Highlander in you. 331 00:25:20,127 --> 00:25:24,200 Only happy when you're tending the helpless or... battling the English. 332 00:25:24,327 --> 00:25:26,318 Well, we're simple folk. 333 00:25:26,447 --> 00:25:29,359 I like your necklace, by the way. Boyfriend? 334 00:25:29,487 --> 00:25:32,604 No. From my father. Wonderful man. A crofter. 335 00:25:32,727 --> 00:25:37,118 - Ah, a wee farm lass. - I grew up with the sheep. 336 00:25:37,247 --> 00:25:40,125 And watching my father struggle every day trying to feed us. 337 00:25:40,247 --> 00:25:43,159 Paying taxes to a government that knows as much about the Highlands 338 00:25:43,287 --> 00:25:45,517 as they know about the moon. 339 00:25:46,527 --> 00:25:49,325 What does he think of you now, his young Covenanter? 340 00:25:49,447 --> 00:25:53,235 Don't know, he's dead. His ship was torpedoed in the war. 341 00:25:53,367 --> 00:25:56,598 - I'm sorry to hear that. - Me, too. 342 00:25:57,687 --> 00:26:01,646 By the way, why haven't you said hello before? 343 00:26:01,767 --> 00:26:03,678 I sit right behind you in European History. 344 00:26:03,807 --> 00:26:08,358 - Didn't know you wanted me to. - I didn't but that's no excuse. 345 00:26:29,767 --> 00:26:33,203 - What's wrong? - What are you doing for the holidays? 346 00:26:33,327 --> 00:26:35,557 Going home. You? 347 00:26:36,247 --> 00:26:39,523 I'm going to London to bring back the Stone of Destiny. 348 00:26:42,487 --> 00:26:44,284 I mean it. 349 00:26:45,887 --> 00:26:48,196 You do, don't you? 350 00:26:48,327 --> 00:26:51,239 And so did Wendy Wood and Bertie Gray. 351 00:26:51,367 --> 00:26:56,157 Every Nationalist worth his salt has talked about it, but that's just talk. 352 00:26:56,287 --> 00:26:57,686 I know. 353 00:26:57,807 --> 00:27:00,401 Has it occurred to you there's a reason why it's never been done? 354 00:27:00,527 --> 00:27:02,995 Look, I've... l've been to London. 355 00:27:03,967 --> 00:27:06,435 I know I can do it. 356 00:27:06,567 --> 00:27:08,637 - Would you come with me? - No. 357 00:27:09,807 --> 00:27:13,402 If we fail, we'll be laughed at. Even Scotland. I couldn't bear that. 358 00:27:13,527 --> 00:27:15,518 Nor could I, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't do it. 359 00:27:15,647 --> 00:27:18,480 - Can I ask why you're doing this? - Ultimately, the glory of Scotland. 360 00:27:18,607 --> 00:27:20,677 - Och! - What? 361 00:27:20,807 --> 00:27:23,640 It's not as much about the glory of Scotland 362 00:27:23,767 --> 00:27:26,884 as it is about the glory of lan Hamilton. 363 00:27:27,007 --> 00:27:29,475 There's no need to insult me. If you don't want to go... 364 00:27:29,607 --> 00:27:33,441 I never said that. I just want to know the lay of the land. 365 00:27:33,567 --> 00:27:37,640 - All right, then, why me? - For a start, you were recommended. 366 00:27:37,767 --> 00:27:40,406 And let's be honest... you're perfect. 367 00:27:40,527 --> 00:27:43,519 - Who'd suspect a wee lass like you? - Is that what you think of me? 368 00:27:43,647 --> 00:27:46,286 - I don't know you... - No, you don't, do you? 369 00:27:47,967 --> 00:27:51,403 First, the rules. Number one, the answer is no. 370 00:27:51,527 --> 00:27:53,358 I'm going to London for the Stone. 371 00:27:53,487 --> 00:27:56,399 Nothing extracurricular, if you follow my meaning. 372 00:27:56,527 --> 00:28:00,076 - It'd not even crossed my mind. - Och, now you're insulting me. 373 00:28:00,207 --> 00:28:03,677 - No, I... I didn't mean like that. - What did you mean? 374 00:28:05,007 --> 00:28:09,523 I just... Look, I think you're a smasher. I just don't think of you in, like... 375 00:28:09,647 --> 00:28:13,435 - I mean, I might if... - Stop talking. You're making it worse. 376 00:28:13,567 --> 00:28:16,559 (Raucous laughter and screaming) 377 00:28:20,367 --> 00:28:21,959 - Him. - Him? 378 00:28:22,087 --> 00:28:23,645 (Screaming) 379 00:28:23,767 --> 00:28:25,723 (Girl) Stop it! 380 00:28:25,847 --> 00:28:29,123 Come on, we need a bit of muscle, don't we? 381 00:28:29,247 --> 00:28:30,646 Come on. 382 00:28:33,447 --> 00:28:35,915 (lan) 'I didn't really know Gavin, but I'd seen him. 383 00:28:36,047 --> 00:28:39,642 'An engineering student better known for his drinking than his studies. 384 00:28:39,767 --> 00:28:42,679 'But Kay said if you got past that, he had a heart as big as Scotland.' 385 00:28:42,807 --> 00:28:45,082 (Gavin) The Stone of Destiny? (lan) 'She was right.' 386 00:28:45,207 --> 00:28:46,686 Let's do it. 387 00:28:48,407 --> 00:28:51,001 (lan) 'On top of that, he was bloody strong! ' 388 00:28:51,127 --> 00:28:54,756 (THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERS: "Mutiny, I promise you") 389 00:29:15,367 --> 00:29:18,359 Here's the mutiny I promised you 390 00:29:21,847 --> 00:29:24,680 And here's the party it turned into 391 00:29:28,847 --> 00:29:31,919 Here's the mutiny I promised you 392 00:29:36,327 --> 00:29:38,522 And here's the moment it turned into 393 00:29:39,167 --> 00:29:41,556 - So, tomorrow, then? - Aye, first light. 394 00:29:43,167 --> 00:29:46,557 You know, the Scots have a history of being great debaters. 395 00:29:46,687 --> 00:29:50,043 More often than not, that's as far as we get. 396 00:29:50,167 --> 00:29:53,364 I've poured my whole heart and soul into the Covenant Movement. 397 00:29:53,487 --> 00:29:56,126 It pains me to think maybe it wasn't enough. Cigarette? 398 00:29:56,247 --> 00:29:58,522 Oh, you're out. 399 00:30:04,927 --> 00:30:06,679 Ring me if you need help. 400 00:30:08,847 --> 00:30:10,883 Don't worry, we won't. 401 00:30:11,007 --> 00:30:13,202 That's quite the ego you have there. 402 00:30:13,327 --> 00:30:16,319 Now remember, we're in your hands. 403 00:30:27,447 --> 00:30:29,324 Christ, Gavin! What's that? 404 00:30:29,447 --> 00:30:31,563 You're lucky to get anything. She runs, though. 405 00:30:31,687 --> 00:30:34,281 Aye, but for how long? 406 00:30:40,087 --> 00:30:43,602 - Who the hell is that? - That's Alan. He wants to help. 407 00:30:43,727 --> 00:30:46,480 - You didn't tell him? - Well, he asked me. 408 00:30:46,607 --> 00:30:48,677 You told him? How could you? 409 00:30:48,807 --> 00:30:51,879 - He's not going to squeal, I know him. - I don't give a shite! 410 00:30:52,007 --> 00:30:54,202 - How old is he? - 19, 20, what's the difference? 411 00:30:54,327 --> 00:30:56,477 Look at him, he's... meek! 412 00:30:56,607 --> 00:30:59,917 Well, he's here. That should count for something. 413 00:31:00,047 --> 00:31:03,676 Look, he's just shy, that's all. I'll take full responsibility. 414 00:31:03,807 --> 00:31:07,516 One mistake, he's on a train home. Ye cannae say fairer than that. 415 00:31:08,527 --> 00:31:09,926 No... 416 00:31:10,047 --> 00:31:13,119 Hi, I'm sorry, we can't use you. 417 00:31:14,727 --> 00:31:18,117 - Yeah. Course. All right. - You'll have to forget you ever saw us. 418 00:31:18,247 --> 00:31:20,761 (Sighs) Yeah, I understand. 419 00:31:20,887 --> 00:31:25,597 Lan, he's got a car. And we could really use another car. 420 00:31:50,767 --> 00:31:55,124 (lan) 'We'd been thrown together, the four of us. Strangers, really. 421 00:31:55,247 --> 00:32:00,241 'But we were amazed at how it felt like we'd known each other for years. 422 00:32:06,407 --> 00:32:10,685 'Alan's shyness had obviously made him a good listener. 423 00:32:10,807 --> 00:32:14,117 'Lt was like he'd been with us from the start.' 424 00:32:14,247 --> 00:32:19,162 (Rousing orchestral music over dialogue) 425 00:33:45,447 --> 00:33:47,961 Basically, two teams. I'll go with Gavin, Alan with Kay. 426 00:33:48,087 --> 00:33:51,159 - I'll screw off the lock... - We go in, get the baby. 427 00:33:51,287 --> 00:33:53,721 - Put it in your car. - Switch it to the Ford. 428 00:33:53,847 --> 00:33:57,044 I get in Alan's car and put my foot down for Wales. 429 00:33:57,167 --> 00:33:59,078 - But the Stone's in the Ford. - She's the decoy. 430 00:33:59,207 --> 00:34:02,005 - In case anybody's seen your car. - Right... 431 00:34:02,127 --> 00:34:04,322 - Then we drive the Stone to Scotland? - No. 432 00:34:04,447 --> 00:34:07,564 That's the beautiful part. We drive it south. 433 00:34:07,687 --> 00:34:10,121 - They'll expect us to go to Scotland. - Right. 434 00:34:10,247 --> 00:34:12,522 We stash it somewhere, come back when the heat's off. Simple. 435 00:34:12,647 --> 00:34:15,480 Aye. What could possibly go wrong? 436 00:34:15,607 --> 00:34:17,677 (Giggling) 437 00:34:19,927 --> 00:34:21,246 (lan) Thank you. 438 00:34:21,367 --> 00:34:22,846 Thanks. 439 00:34:24,647 --> 00:34:25,841 (Gavin) Cheers. 440 00:34:25,967 --> 00:34:28,686 Tomorrow's Christmas Eve. They'll be in their cups. 441 00:34:28,807 --> 00:34:31,196 Bugger that. Excuse my French. 442 00:34:31,327 --> 00:34:33,522 Why put off till tomorrow what we can do tonight? 443 00:34:33,647 --> 00:34:37,959 He's right. It's not a bad idea. Why not do it tonight? 444 00:34:38,087 --> 00:34:41,124 We've not slept. I mean, can we even think straight? 445 00:34:41,247 --> 00:34:45,126 Thinking's overrated. Come on, are we men of talk or men of action? 446 00:34:47,327 --> 00:34:50,558 We have to leave now. Check your times. 447 00:34:50,687 --> 00:34:52,678 Twenty past three now. 448 00:34:58,287 --> 00:35:02,678 - Well, I'll see you, I guess. - Depending on visiting hours in prison! 449 00:35:06,207 --> 00:35:09,040 - Well, go on, now. - Aye, we should leave. 450 00:35:10,087 --> 00:35:12,555 See you at the party. 451 00:35:20,087 --> 00:35:22,840 (lan) Ow! (Gavin) Hold still. 452 00:35:24,367 --> 00:35:29,077 - Don't stick me with the damn thing! - Shut up, stop acting like a baby! 453 00:35:29,767 --> 00:35:34,124 Will you stop moving? Lie back and think of Scotland! 454 00:35:34,247 --> 00:35:38,126 That's it. Careful with this, 'cause this is the big one. 455 00:35:42,007 --> 00:35:44,441 Oh... honestly! 456 00:35:46,207 --> 00:35:49,563 Get that down. There, let's go have a look. 457 00:35:55,167 --> 00:35:57,158 (Metallic clanging) 458 00:35:58,807 --> 00:36:00,445 - You all right? - Aye. 459 00:36:00,567 --> 00:36:04,355 - How do I look? - When's the blessed event, Mother? 460 00:36:09,127 --> 00:36:12,199 And a merry Christmas to you, too, sir! 461 00:36:12,327 --> 00:36:16,036 Can't wait to see the look on his face tomorrow morning. Ready? 462 00:36:16,167 --> 00:36:18,158 You realise the moment I walk through that door, 463 00:36:18,287 --> 00:36:21,199 my life will never be the same? 464 00:36:30,367 --> 00:36:33,245 Right. Keep your eyes on Daddy. 465 00:36:48,207 --> 00:36:50,118 - (Woman) Hello. - Hello. 466 00:36:50,247 --> 00:36:53,045 - Are you here to take the tour? - Only if you're giving it, sweetheart. 467 00:36:53,167 --> 00:36:55,920 Oh, no. I just hand out the educational literature. 468 00:36:56,047 --> 00:37:00,916 Oh. Well, darling, by all means, educate me. 469 00:37:29,927 --> 00:37:33,681 (Man)... and it remains to this day the highest roof in all of Britain 470 00:37:33,807 --> 00:37:37,595 and the single leading cause of stiff necks among tourists. 471 00:37:37,727 --> 00:37:42,005 Well, I'm afraid that's all for today, so if you'd like to follow me... 472 00:37:44,847 --> 00:37:47,645 (Woman) The chapel is closing in five minutes! 473 00:37:47,767 --> 00:37:49,758 Five minutes to closing! 474 00:38:22,247 --> 00:38:23,646 (Door opens) 475 00:38:23,767 --> 00:38:25,803 (Tools clang) 476 00:38:40,967 --> 00:38:42,719 (Doors shut) 477 00:39:42,567 --> 00:39:44,637 (Screams) 478 00:39:45,847 --> 00:39:48,839 What the hell are you doing in 'ere? 479 00:39:50,047 --> 00:39:53,517 - Why didn't you shout out? - Well, because of... 480 00:39:53,647 --> 00:39:57,435 You're lucky I didn't hit you over the 'ead. I'm patrolling all night. 481 00:39:58,527 --> 00:40:00,563 How old are you? 482 00:40:00,687 --> 00:40:02,405 How... how old am I? 483 00:40:03,647 --> 00:40:06,684 Hey... you all right? 484 00:40:08,047 --> 00:40:09,958 Aye. 485 00:40:12,167 --> 00:40:14,476 You look 'orrible. 486 00:40:15,447 --> 00:40:18,484 Oh... making yourself comfortable. 487 00:40:18,607 --> 00:40:20,484 All right, put 'em on. 488 00:40:21,487 --> 00:40:24,320 Come on, don't take all night about it. 489 00:40:27,007 --> 00:40:29,805 Right, son. Let's be 'avin' you. 490 00:40:29,927 --> 00:40:31,804 Come on. Come on, come on. 491 00:40:32,887 --> 00:40:36,323 There's a good lad. You can't spend a night in 'ere. 492 00:40:36,447 --> 00:40:37,926 Come on. 493 00:40:42,007 --> 00:40:44,316 Wait a minute. 494 00:40:44,447 --> 00:40:46,278 Merry Christmas. 495 00:40:54,687 --> 00:40:56,086 (Metal clangs) 496 00:40:58,287 --> 00:41:00,960 - Christ! - Hey, shut up! What happened? 497 00:41:01,087 --> 00:41:04,045 It just doesn't make any sense. We should've had half... 498 00:41:04,167 --> 00:41:06,806 - He said he's patrolling all night. - Maybe not... 499 00:41:06,927 --> 00:41:09,919 I got caught, didn't I? Why did he have to be so damn nice about it? 500 00:41:10,047 --> 00:41:13,722 - He thought you were a vagrant. - It's bad luck. We try again tomorrow. 501 00:41:13,847 --> 00:41:17,760 - We'll think of something. - Will we? Any brilliant ideas? 502 00:41:17,887 --> 00:41:22,324 - Not that you'd listen anyway! - Stop it, both of you! We're all tired! 503 00:41:24,807 --> 00:41:28,322 Do you remember Robert the Bruce, when he fought the English? 504 00:41:28,447 --> 00:41:30,597 And the story of his spider? 505 00:41:30,727 --> 00:41:34,845 Six times he watched her spin that web and six times she failed. 506 00:41:34,967 --> 00:41:37,117 But she never gave up. 507 00:41:39,207 --> 00:41:43,917 I think we should go back to the Abbey and look for spiders. 508 00:41:50,207 --> 00:41:52,004 Spiders! 509 00:41:58,847 --> 00:42:05,320 Mrs McQuarry... I have some work to finish, so I'll be up for a bit. 510 00:42:07,607 --> 00:42:09,837 You should get some sleep. 511 00:42:11,687 --> 00:42:13,962 I have a bit to do myself. 512 00:42:58,767 --> 00:42:59,836 Lan! 513 00:43:01,887 --> 00:43:05,926 Lan, it's Kay! Hurry up! Hurry up, it's Kay! 514 00:43:12,607 --> 00:43:14,598 (Gasping) 515 00:43:15,327 --> 00:43:17,318 She's burning up. 516 00:43:17,447 --> 00:43:19,961 Kay? Kay? 517 00:43:21,367 --> 00:43:24,006 - I've got to get her to hospital. - They'll ask questions. 518 00:43:24,127 --> 00:43:26,277 A doctor, then. Something! 519 00:43:28,367 --> 00:43:31,165 (lndistinct Tannoy announcements) 520 00:43:35,687 --> 00:43:37,518 Oh, thank Christ. 521 00:43:40,687 --> 00:43:43,997 - Where's lan? - He's checking the schedules. 522 00:43:44,127 --> 00:43:47,164 He wants to put Kay on the next train home. 523 00:43:48,767 --> 00:43:50,723 Gavin... 524 00:43:51,847 --> 00:43:54,645 I've been thinking. Maybe we should all be on it. 525 00:43:54,767 --> 00:43:56,883 - Jesus Christ! - Well, look at us. 526 00:43:57,007 --> 00:43:59,840 Our money's almost gone, we're half frozen and no sleep. 527 00:43:59,967 --> 00:44:02,481 - It's a miracle we're not all in hospital. - You want to quit? 528 00:44:02,607 --> 00:44:04,120 - No! - What are you saying? 529 00:44:04,247 --> 00:44:06,761 I'm just saying, maybe we need to rethink it. 530 00:44:06,887 --> 00:44:09,117 Get Kay home and regroup. The Stone's not going anywhere. 531 00:44:09,247 --> 00:44:12,125 I cannae believe this. I stuck my neck out for you... 532 00:44:12,247 --> 00:44:13,839 I'm just saying. 533 00:44:16,207 --> 00:44:18,163 Next train to Glasgow's 11:25. 534 00:44:23,567 --> 00:44:27,765 - What's the matter with you two? - Tell him, then. 535 00:44:29,887 --> 00:44:33,163 - What? Tell me what? - Alan wants to quit. 536 00:44:33,287 --> 00:44:37,280 No, I don't! I'm just saying maybe this is happening for a reason. 537 00:44:37,407 --> 00:44:41,400 We're nearly half dead, and even if we weren't, we can't do it without Kay. 538 00:44:41,527 --> 00:44:44,803 One of us has to stay with the car. That only leaves two to lift the Stone. 539 00:44:44,927 --> 00:44:50,081 It's not possible, you've said it yourself, lan. Maybe it's a sign. 540 00:44:50,207 --> 00:44:53,836 Maybe we should just go home and make a new plan. Try again another day. 541 00:44:53,967 --> 00:44:56,879 - Is that what you wanna do? - Yeah. 542 00:44:57,007 --> 00:44:58,963 No. 543 00:44:59,087 --> 00:45:00,964 No, I really don't know. 544 00:45:01,087 --> 00:45:03,078 I can't think anymore. 545 00:45:03,207 --> 00:45:04,765 All right. 546 00:45:08,767 --> 00:45:10,917 - Will you talk to him? - Talk to him yourself! 547 00:45:11,047 --> 00:45:13,277 You said you'd take full responsibility for him. 548 00:45:13,407 --> 00:45:17,195 Aye, and I will. But answer me this: Is he wrong? 549 00:45:17,327 --> 00:45:19,557 Could you for once in your life accept the possibility 550 00:45:19,687 --> 00:45:22,679 that somebody other than you might be right? 551 00:45:30,527 --> 00:45:32,563 All right. Come on. 552 00:45:39,247 --> 00:45:43,684 Right, here's what we're going to do. We'll take a vote. A secret ballot. 553 00:45:43,807 --> 00:45:45,718 'S' means stay, 'G' means we go home. 554 00:45:45,847 --> 00:45:49,203 And if you vote to go, there's no shame in it, all right? 555 00:45:49,327 --> 00:45:51,363 We can always live to try another day. 556 00:45:53,247 --> 00:45:55,238 But I will say this. 557 00:45:55,367 --> 00:45:57,722 If we go home. Lf... 558 00:45:58,967 --> 00:46:01,561 Will we really ever come back? 559 00:46:11,447 --> 00:46:13,677 Doesn't the lassie get to vote? 560 00:46:13,807 --> 00:46:15,604 We didn't think you heard. 561 00:46:15,727 --> 00:46:18,366 I'm just ill, I'm not dead. 562 00:46:33,487 --> 00:46:34,886 "Stay". 563 00:46:40,007 --> 00:46:41,440 "Stay". 564 00:46:44,967 --> 00:46:47,083 "Stay". 565 00:46:53,007 --> 00:46:54,360 Four "stays". 566 00:47:05,967 --> 00:47:08,686 Excuse me, I wonder if you have any rooms available? 567 00:47:08,807 --> 00:47:12,686 We've just come in from... Shrewsbury. And, er... 568 00:47:12,807 --> 00:47:16,083 - That the missus? - Aye. Er, no, sorry, she's my sister. 569 00:47:16,207 --> 00:47:17,959 Is she drunk? I won't have drunkards in my house. 570 00:47:18,087 --> 00:47:22,160 No, she's not, she's just not feeling very well. She just needs to sleep. 571 00:47:22,287 --> 00:47:24,642 - All right, come in. - Thank you. 572 00:47:38,887 --> 00:47:41,117 Thanks for sticking up for me back there. 573 00:47:41,247 --> 00:47:43,044 Sod off. 574 00:47:44,047 --> 00:47:45,526 Gavin? 575 00:47:45,647 --> 00:47:47,160 (Sighs) 576 00:47:47,287 --> 00:47:48,436 Aye? 577 00:47:48,567 --> 00:47:51,877 - Are you sorry you came? - Of course I am. 578 00:47:52,007 --> 00:47:54,999 Nobody in their right mind would want to go through this. 579 00:47:56,967 --> 00:47:59,686 Then why are you? 580 00:47:59,807 --> 00:48:02,082 I'm mad, obviously. 581 00:48:03,127 --> 00:48:04,799 No. 582 00:48:04,927 --> 00:48:06,565 No, really, why? 583 00:48:07,807 --> 00:48:11,686 Gavin Vernon, the mad bloke, opens beer bottles with his teeth. 584 00:48:15,007 --> 00:48:18,682 And you want to prove to people that there's more than that? 585 00:48:18,807 --> 00:48:20,604 Prove it to myself. 586 00:48:20,727 --> 00:48:25,926 It's funny... l'm just the opposite. Being shy, you know? 587 00:48:26,047 --> 00:48:29,357 Even when I was a wee boy, when people would look at me, I'd just... 588 00:48:30,567 --> 00:48:32,717 ...freeze up. 589 00:48:32,847 --> 00:48:36,726 But I always wanted to be someone, you know? Have adventures. 590 00:48:39,407 --> 00:48:43,844 - I just never though I'd have the nerve. - You think too much. 591 00:48:45,167 --> 00:48:50,560 Be more like me. Just dive in. Something will come to you. 592 00:48:50,687 --> 00:48:53,599 - Dive? - Aye. 593 00:48:56,847 --> 00:49:00,681 What did you say to lan, that day in Glasgow? 594 00:49:00,807 --> 00:49:04,561 I told him if you messed up, I'd thump you and send you home. 595 00:49:05,767 --> 00:49:07,359 Oh. 596 00:49:08,687 --> 00:49:10,564 And I will, too. 597 00:49:29,647 --> 00:49:31,046 Lan? 598 00:49:32,527 --> 00:49:36,679 - Promise you'll come get me. - I swear. 599 00:49:41,487 --> 00:49:44,081 I knew you'd try to get me into bed. 600 00:49:47,407 --> 00:49:49,284 What are you thinking? 601 00:49:52,007 --> 00:49:54,475 Just that it's not long to Christmas now. 602 00:49:54,607 --> 00:49:56,199 I told my mum and dad I'd be with friends 603 00:49:56,327 --> 00:49:59,160 and that I'd see them on Boxing Day. 604 00:49:59,287 --> 00:50:01,437 My mum was so hurt. 605 00:50:06,767 --> 00:50:09,076 I never meant to put you all through this. 606 00:50:09,207 --> 00:50:13,405 Don't flatter yourself. We're here because we want to be. 607 00:50:14,687 --> 00:50:16,962 Stop taking everything on yourself, lan. 608 00:50:17,087 --> 00:50:19,476 You're not the great high and mighty. 609 00:50:19,607 --> 00:50:24,522 Just another boy with grand ideas... and a head like a concrete block. 610 00:50:26,327 --> 00:50:30,798 And why do you want to push a rock up a hill by yourself? 611 00:50:30,927 --> 00:50:35,318 Just let go a wee bit. Maybe people will like you more. 612 00:50:35,447 --> 00:50:39,440 - You seem to like me fine. - No, I don't, I just put up with you. 613 00:50:42,967 --> 00:50:45,845 If you go for the Stone without me, I'll break your arm. 614 00:51:15,167 --> 00:51:18,523 (lan) 'We were stuck. We needed a new plan. 615 00:51:18,647 --> 00:51:20,877 'So back we went to look for spiders. 616 00:51:21,007 --> 00:51:24,443 'Lt was Gavin's idea to draw someone out and grill him for information. 617 00:51:25,687 --> 00:51:29,566 'Since the night watchman now knew my face, I let him try.' 618 00:51:29,687 --> 00:51:33,919 (Mimics English accent) Magnificent architecture, isn't it? 619 00:51:34,047 --> 00:51:36,481 It's smashing stonework, what? 620 00:51:40,127 --> 00:51:45,042 You just don't see this sort of craftsmanship anymore, do you? 621 00:51:46,767 --> 00:51:49,839 (English accent) No... no, you don't. 622 00:52:03,887 --> 00:52:06,355 - I'm going. - What? G-Gavin! 623 00:52:08,207 --> 00:52:09,481 Gavin? 624 00:52:09,607 --> 00:52:11,006 Come on! 625 00:52:11,127 --> 00:52:15,962 - Come on! - Gavin, wait for me! 626 00:52:16,087 --> 00:52:18,840 (Rings bicycle bell) 627 00:52:18,967 --> 00:52:21,117 Gavin, will you stop that! 628 00:52:24,087 --> 00:52:26,043 Ah! 629 00:52:26,167 --> 00:52:27,725 Come on! 630 00:52:33,207 --> 00:52:34,799 Excuse me? 631 00:52:36,607 --> 00:52:39,519 - Can I help you? - Oh, good afternoon, sir. 632 00:52:39,647 --> 00:52:43,196 We were just passing by and remarking on what a masterful example 633 00:52:43,327 --> 00:52:45,682 of ecclesiastical architecture this is. 634 00:52:45,807 --> 00:52:48,116 Sebastian Fenster, School of Architecture, Whoreson College. 635 00:52:48,247 --> 00:52:50,044 I've never heard of it. 636 00:52:50,167 --> 00:52:52,681 I'm particularly impressed with the preservation of the woodwork. 637 00:52:52,807 --> 00:52:54,843 To my eye, the carvers of the late Gothic period 638 00:52:54,967 --> 00:52:58,323 far surpass anyone from the Jacobean or Tudor periods. 639 00:52:58,447 --> 00:53:01,007 - I quite agree. - They've really stood the test of time. 640 00:53:01,127 --> 00:53:06,155 And... such formidable doors. Oak, aren't they? 641 00:53:07,567 --> 00:53:10,400 If it was up to me, we'd smash through these stained-glass windows. 642 00:53:10,527 --> 00:53:11,960 That might be too noisy. 643 00:53:12,087 --> 00:53:15,966 But the old codger told me the Poet's Corner door was replaced after the war. 644 00:53:16,087 --> 00:53:19,318 Now that tells me it's made of pine, unlike this door here, here and here. 645 00:53:19,447 --> 00:53:21,324 Made of oak, never get through that. 646 00:53:21,447 --> 00:53:24,359 The strength of oak is 1200 psi. What's pine? 647 00:53:24,487 --> 00:53:26,125 - 600. - Right, no problem. 648 00:53:26,247 --> 00:53:29,000 The right tool, the right place, the right strength, we're through. 649 00:53:29,127 --> 00:53:32,005 If we can't get through it with a crowbar, we'll use his head. 650 00:53:33,127 --> 00:53:37,359 - Come here you! - (Alan) Gavin! Stop it! Put me down! 651 00:53:37,487 --> 00:53:40,160 (lan) 'And that was it, after all our planning, 652 00:53:40,287 --> 00:53:43,677 'we'd decided on a good, old-fashioned Highland raid. 653 00:53:43,807 --> 00:53:46,446 'But before that I had a promise to keep.' 654 00:53:55,007 --> 00:53:57,646 - Who is it? - Hi, I've come to fetch my sister. 655 00:53:57,767 --> 00:53:59,564 It's 2:00 in the morning! 656 00:53:59,687 --> 00:54:02,804 Sorry. Our father's ill, we have to leave immediately. 657 00:54:02,927 --> 00:54:05,964 - I'll send her out. - Actually, if I could just... 658 00:54:13,447 --> 00:54:17,838 (Landlady) Get me the police. Yeah, those Scottish boys are back. 659 00:54:17,967 --> 00:54:21,357 How should I know? They're up to something. Send someone right away. 660 00:54:21,487 --> 00:54:23,762 Oh, Christ! 661 00:54:23,887 --> 00:54:25,798 What's taking her? 662 00:54:27,327 --> 00:54:30,125 Look, go and see again. Go on. 663 00:54:30,247 --> 00:54:32,203 (Sirens wailing) 664 00:54:34,487 --> 00:54:37,001 - Shit! - Hide it, hide it! 665 00:54:42,647 --> 00:54:45,639 (Alan) Get it on. Get it on. Where's your coat? 666 00:54:50,047 --> 00:54:51,799 (Detective) You two... 667 00:54:53,447 --> 00:54:55,881 Licence, please, sir. 668 00:55:01,687 --> 00:55:03,723 What's... what's wrong, sir? 669 00:55:03,847 --> 00:55:07,362 Lady there says you told her you're from Shrewsbury. 670 00:55:07,487 --> 00:55:08,761 Mr Hamilton. 671 00:55:11,447 --> 00:55:13,119 From Glasgow. 672 00:55:13,247 --> 00:55:15,920 - Is this your car, sir? - Aye, it is. 673 00:55:16,047 --> 00:55:18,322 Papers. 674 00:55:18,447 --> 00:55:21,166 - Right, out! - Hold on a second, sir... 675 00:55:21,287 --> 00:55:25,405 - If you'd just let me explain... - Thank you, sir! 676 00:55:29,767 --> 00:55:32,565 What seems to be the trouble? 677 00:55:32,687 --> 00:55:35,759 - Who are you? - I'm with them. Is something wrong? 678 00:55:35,887 --> 00:55:38,879 This gentleman seems to think we stole the car. 679 00:55:39,007 --> 00:55:42,317 That's silly. Where's Gavin? Hasn't he got the papers? 680 00:55:42,447 --> 00:55:47,396 Er... aye. Gav... Our mate Gavin in the car there. 681 00:55:49,327 --> 00:55:52,842 - How are you doing? All right? - Worlds better, thanks. 682 00:55:57,127 --> 00:56:00,722 (Detective) You mind stepping out of the car, sir? 683 00:56:04,847 --> 00:56:06,724 (Sighs heavily) 684 00:56:06,847 --> 00:56:09,725 That road there leads you straight out of London. 685 00:56:10,447 --> 00:56:12,438 Take it. 686 00:56:25,447 --> 00:56:28,723 I heard her phone the police. I came straight down. 687 00:56:28,847 --> 00:56:31,441 Four Scots, two cars, suspicious circumstances. 688 00:56:31,567 --> 00:56:33,876 - They'll put two and two together. - Maybe not. 689 00:56:34,007 --> 00:56:37,124 I didn't come here to freeze my arse off and go home with nothing. 690 00:56:37,247 --> 00:56:40,557 It's 3:10. We've missed our time. We've no clue what we're walking into. 691 00:56:40,687 --> 00:56:42,484 - Who cares? - I say we try anyway. 692 00:56:42,607 --> 00:56:45,724 - And they've got our names. - They've also got our Stone! 693 00:56:47,807 --> 00:56:50,082 - What about you? - Yeah, let's do it. 694 00:56:51,207 --> 00:56:53,357 Aye, we might as well go down in flames. 695 00:57:25,967 --> 00:57:28,401 - You all right? - I'm fine. Go. 696 00:57:39,007 --> 00:57:41,077 (Gavin) Just cut it. 697 00:57:42,847 --> 00:57:44,565 (Groaning) 698 00:57:50,247 --> 00:57:52,044 (Gavin) Go, go! 699 00:57:55,247 --> 00:57:58,683 - Higher. Try higher. - Give me some light here. 700 00:58:02,727 --> 00:58:06,003 - (lan) Come on. - To hell with it. Get back. 701 00:58:06,967 --> 00:58:10,482 - (Bang reverberates) - Christ! Can you do that quietly? 702 00:58:18,607 --> 00:58:20,996 - (Alan) Shut up! - (Giggling) 703 00:58:21,127 --> 00:58:23,925 - (Alan) Gavin! - (Raucous laughter) 704 00:58:24,047 --> 00:58:27,437 Will you be quiet? Come on, shush! Lan! 705 00:58:27,567 --> 00:58:29,842 (Laughter and banging) 706 00:58:29,967 --> 00:58:31,764 (Gasps) 707 00:58:33,487 --> 00:58:35,443 (Gavin) Come on. 708 00:58:35,567 --> 00:58:36,966 (Groaning) 709 00:58:37,087 --> 00:58:38,964 (Wood creaks) 710 00:58:42,407 --> 00:58:44,284 See? No problem. 711 00:58:49,047 --> 00:58:50,639 Come on. 712 00:58:59,487 --> 00:59:01,443 Give me that. 713 00:59:02,767 --> 00:59:04,644 Right, take that. 714 00:59:09,727 --> 00:59:12,366 - Gavin! - Hey... it's Christmas! 715 00:59:16,367 --> 00:59:17,959 (Groaning) 716 00:59:20,687 --> 00:59:22,723 OK, give me a hand. 717 00:59:22,847 --> 00:59:24,838 (Wood creaks) 718 00:59:26,887 --> 00:59:30,004 - Right, get behind it. Ready? Push. - One, two, three... 719 00:59:30,127 --> 00:59:31,606 (Groaning) 720 00:59:31,727 --> 00:59:35,117 - (Gavin) Come on, push it! Again! - One, two, three... 721 00:59:39,367 --> 00:59:41,358 (Groaning) 722 00:59:41,487 --> 00:59:43,557 Come on, one last push. 723 00:59:44,767 --> 00:59:47,076 Three, two, one... 724 00:59:48,127 --> 00:59:49,924 Ah! Put it down! Put it down! 725 00:59:50,047 --> 00:59:51,400 (Resounding thud) 726 00:59:52,487 --> 00:59:55,763 400-weight, my arse! That's more like six. 727 00:59:55,887 --> 00:59:57,036 (Panting) 728 00:59:57,167 --> 01:00:01,558 - Put it on the coat. - Right, brilliant. Come on, let's go. 729 01:00:04,407 --> 01:00:06,079 OK, on three. 730 01:00:07,327 --> 01:00:09,522 One, two, three... 731 01:00:13,967 --> 01:00:15,798 (Gasping) 732 01:00:18,647 --> 01:00:21,525 We've broken it! We've broken Scotland's luck... 733 01:00:21,647 --> 01:00:24,115 Shut up! Shut up! No, we didn't. Look. 734 01:00:24,887 --> 01:00:28,197 These edges are worn. This has been cracked for years. 735 01:00:28,327 --> 01:00:32,115 Right, put it on the coat and let's get it to the car. 736 01:00:32,247 --> 01:00:33,396 (Groans) 737 01:00:33,527 --> 01:00:37,156 - Slide it under. Ready? - Yeah. 738 01:00:37,287 --> 01:00:39,926 - Come on! - It's under. 739 01:00:41,487 --> 01:00:43,478 Aye, I've got it. Let's go. 740 01:00:45,847 --> 01:00:47,246 (Grunting) 741 01:00:52,487 --> 01:00:54,682 (Engine revs) 742 01:00:59,367 --> 01:01:01,039 (Grunts) 743 01:01:02,487 --> 01:01:05,957 - It's broken. Get back into cover. - OK. 744 01:01:10,207 --> 01:01:12,596 Come on. Hurry. 745 01:01:14,687 --> 01:01:16,325 (Scraping) 746 01:01:20,887 --> 01:01:21,922 (Gasps) 747 01:01:26,007 --> 01:01:27,201 (Glass cracks) 748 01:01:27,327 --> 01:01:28,760 Wait, wait! 749 01:01:33,447 --> 01:01:36,439 Well, it's not as if they'll be needing it. 750 01:01:36,567 --> 01:01:38,159 (Grunting) 751 01:01:42,367 --> 01:01:44,323 (Scraping) 752 01:01:46,647 --> 01:01:48,638 (Grunting) 753 01:01:48,767 --> 01:01:50,997 - (Engine revving) - Shh! 754 01:01:51,127 --> 01:01:52,958 (Revving) 755 01:01:53,087 --> 01:01:55,078 What the hell's she doing? 756 01:02:00,967 --> 01:02:02,366 Get back in... 757 01:02:02,487 --> 01:02:05,638 A policeman's seen me. He's coming across the road. 758 01:02:08,887 --> 01:02:11,720 What are we going to say? 759 01:02:21,487 --> 01:02:22,761 (Tapping) 760 01:02:26,527 --> 01:02:29,485 Sorry, officer... it's Christmas Eve. 761 01:02:29,607 --> 01:02:31,916 Christmas Eve be damned! It's 4:00 in the morning. 762 01:02:32,047 --> 01:02:34,845 Ah! Is it that time already? 763 01:02:34,967 --> 01:02:38,482 - This the missus? - No, she's my sis... er... girlfriend. 764 01:02:38,607 --> 01:02:40,598 You're parked on private property. 765 01:02:40,727 --> 01:02:42,718 Why did you move when you saw me coming? 766 01:02:42,847 --> 01:02:45,998 - We knew we shouldn't be here. - You should be on your way home! 767 01:02:46,127 --> 01:02:47,719 Where'd he go? 768 01:02:47,847 --> 01:02:50,964 To hell with it, we'll move it ourselves. Come on! 769 01:02:51,087 --> 01:02:52,918 Ready? Push! 770 01:02:54,647 --> 01:02:56,877 That's it, sir, we drove down for the holidays 771 01:02:57,007 --> 01:02:59,885 and arrived here too late to get a bed, so... 772 01:03:00,007 --> 01:03:01,963 We drove around and we ended up... here. 773 01:03:02,087 --> 01:03:03,805 Oh, Lord! 774 01:03:06,047 --> 01:03:08,436 Ah! That bastard, making us do the work! 775 01:03:08,567 --> 01:03:10,398 Shut up and pull! 776 01:03:10,527 --> 01:03:12,324 (Grunting) 777 01:03:13,287 --> 01:03:15,517 - There's a car park along the road. - Oh, good. 778 01:03:15,647 --> 01:03:19,276 Then again, you could always run us in and give us a bed in the cells. 779 01:03:19,407 --> 01:03:20,999 (Grunting) 780 01:03:24,967 --> 01:03:26,764 (Panting) 781 01:03:31,567 --> 01:03:32,716 Police! 782 01:03:34,887 --> 01:03:37,720 Well, you two best be running along, eh? 783 01:03:37,847 --> 01:03:39,326 Aye. 784 01:03:44,007 --> 01:03:45,406 (Engine starts up) 785 01:04:19,327 --> 01:04:21,158 (Footsteps recede) 786 01:04:35,127 --> 01:04:37,436 We've got part of the Stone. That's something. 787 01:04:37,567 --> 01:04:40,206 - Take it somewhere safe. - I've a friend in the Midlands. 788 01:04:40,327 --> 01:04:42,204 Great. Let's go. 789 01:04:49,847 --> 01:04:51,565 (Grunting) 790 01:04:57,207 --> 01:05:00,085 - Where's your coat? - It's under the Stone. 791 01:05:00,207 --> 01:05:02,721 You'll catch your death. 792 01:05:13,807 --> 01:05:17,083 I seem to have forgotten all my own rules. 793 01:05:18,567 --> 01:05:23,083 Kay... you realise when we get home, we can't see each other? 794 01:05:23,207 --> 01:05:24,481 I suppose. 795 01:05:24,607 --> 01:05:26,802 It won't be safe. 796 01:05:28,567 --> 01:05:31,286 Well, like I said, I don't really like you anyway. 797 01:05:37,447 --> 01:05:40,996 (Mimics English accent) It's been a marvellous party, darling. 798 01:05:41,127 --> 01:05:43,595 Thanks so awfully for inviting me. 799 01:05:47,087 --> 01:05:49,203 Take this. 800 01:06:13,727 --> 01:06:16,241 Oh, they're in my coat! 801 01:06:22,407 --> 01:06:24,762 - Maybe he ran them in. - Aye, maybe. 802 01:06:24,887 --> 01:06:27,879 - What do you think we should do? - I don't know. 803 01:06:28,007 --> 01:06:30,965 - Think we could carry it? - Where? Into the street to catch a bus? 804 01:06:31,087 --> 01:06:33,601 - You've not had any bright ideas! - With you jabbering on? 805 01:06:33,727 --> 01:06:35,126 - I won't say another word! - Don't! 806 01:06:35,247 --> 01:06:36,282 - I won't! - Good! 807 01:06:36,407 --> 01:06:37,476 Fine! 808 01:06:45,207 --> 01:06:48,199 That's it. Go and get the other car. 809 01:06:48,327 --> 01:06:50,124 Oh, brilliant! 810 01:06:51,127 --> 01:06:53,004 The keys are in his coat. 811 01:06:53,127 --> 01:06:54,924 (Groaning) 812 01:06:55,047 --> 01:06:56,446 Got it! 813 01:06:57,287 --> 01:07:00,438 Come on. Let's go. 814 01:07:00,567 --> 01:07:02,523 (Panting) 815 01:07:24,127 --> 01:07:27,278 Gavin! Gavin? 816 01:07:27,407 --> 01:07:29,238 Gavin? Alan? 817 01:07:31,767 --> 01:07:33,166 Gavin? Gavin... 818 01:07:38,367 --> 01:07:40,164 Gavin? 819 01:07:42,127 --> 01:07:44,118 (Gasping) 820 01:07:46,207 --> 01:07:49,358 - They're not in here! - What? Give me that. 821 01:07:55,927 --> 01:07:59,363 He left them in the car. Please, God, he left them in the car! 822 01:08:02,327 --> 01:08:05,160 Can we break in, hot-wire it? 823 01:08:05,287 --> 01:08:06,766 Stand back. 824 01:08:08,047 --> 01:08:09,605 (Police sirens) 825 01:08:09,727 --> 01:08:11,319 Stop! 826 01:08:11,447 --> 01:08:13,005 (Sirens wailing) 827 01:08:16,727 --> 01:08:18,206 Oh, Christ, no. 828 01:08:18,327 --> 01:08:20,238 (Sirens blaring) 829 01:08:24,607 --> 01:08:26,484 That's it. 830 01:08:26,607 --> 01:08:28,199 It's finished. 831 01:08:31,247 --> 01:08:33,966 We'd better get out of here. Come on. 832 01:08:35,847 --> 01:08:37,644 (Sirens approaching) 833 01:08:45,647 --> 01:08:47,638 (Sirens recede) 834 01:08:49,527 --> 01:08:51,643 Why would he have taken my coat? 835 01:08:52,807 --> 01:08:54,365 The keys! 836 01:08:55,887 --> 01:08:57,559 (Panting) 837 01:09:15,807 --> 01:09:18,116 Fuck! Gavin? Alan? 838 01:09:27,207 --> 01:09:29,482 Come on! Oh, damn it! 839 01:09:31,247 --> 01:09:32,646 Damn it! 840 01:09:39,327 --> 01:09:40,999 (Thud and glass cracks) 841 01:10:33,247 --> 01:10:37,035 (lan) 'I'd no clue what had happened to Gavin and Alan. 842 01:10:37,167 --> 01:10:40,204 'My only thoughts were of the Stone. 843 01:10:41,447 --> 01:10:45,440 'Someone once said a nation's soul lies in its people's keeping. 844 01:10:45,567 --> 01:10:50,687 'And that morning, it felt like the soul of Scotland was in my hands alone.' 845 01:10:50,807 --> 01:10:52,479 (Grunting) 846 01:11:24,727 --> 01:11:26,206 (Brakes screech) 847 01:11:26,327 --> 01:11:28,795 - You bloody maniac! - Gavin! Alan! 848 01:11:28,927 --> 01:11:30,918 - Lan! - I've got it! I've got it! 849 01:11:33,487 --> 01:11:34,602 Ha ha! 850 01:11:34,727 --> 01:11:37,446 Yeah! Yeah! Ha ha! 851 01:11:37,567 --> 01:11:40,035 We did it! We did it! 852 01:11:40,167 --> 01:11:42,397 (Police sirens) 853 01:11:51,447 --> 01:11:53,483 Get in, let's go. 854 01:11:53,607 --> 01:11:55,916 Wait! Just one of you. It's too much weight. 855 01:11:57,767 --> 01:11:59,883 - You go. I'll get the train back. - No, I... 856 01:12:00,007 --> 01:12:02,441 Shut up! I'm fed up baby-sitting you, anyway. 857 01:12:02,567 --> 01:12:05,684 Now, go on. Before I whack you one. Go on! 858 01:12:05,807 --> 01:12:08,275 - Go on. - I'll see you back home, OK? 859 01:12:18,567 --> 01:12:20,125 (Shouts) 860 01:12:21,407 --> 01:12:22,886 (Whoops) 861 01:12:29,927 --> 01:12:33,317 (Radio) 'Good morning. It's December 25th, Christmas morning 862 01:12:33,447 --> 01:12:36,200 'and this is the BBC News. 863 01:12:36,327 --> 01:12:39,444 'A break-in has been reported during the night at Westminster Abbey. 864 01:12:39,567 --> 01:12:42,286 'Although details have not yet been made available, 865 01:12:42,407 --> 01:12:46,116 'unconfirmed reports indicate that the Coronation Stone of Scotland... ' 866 01:12:46,247 --> 01:12:48,238 Mrs McQuarry! Come listen to this! 867 01:12:48,367 --> 01:12:51,359 '... the Stone of Scone, has been reported missing. 868 01:12:51,487 --> 01:12:54,877 'There is speculation that its theft was a gesture of Scottish defiance... ' 869 01:12:55,007 --> 01:12:58,602 - We did it! We did it! - '... a rallying point for home rule.' 870 01:12:58,727 --> 01:13:00,080 (Car horns beeping) 871 01:13:00,207 --> 01:13:01,356 Listen! 872 01:13:01,487 --> 01:13:04,285 'We will keep you up to date with the latest developments.' 873 01:13:04,407 --> 01:13:06,477 (Car horns beeping) 874 01:13:09,567 --> 01:13:10,966 (Cheering) 875 01:13:18,967 --> 01:13:20,366 (Chuckles) 876 01:13:24,007 --> 01:13:25,838 My God! 877 01:13:30,927 --> 01:13:34,602 (THE REAL MCKENZIES: "Tae The Battle") 878 01:13:34,727 --> 01:13:36,399 (Cheering) 879 01:13:45,047 --> 01:13:47,959 Yer hearts and souls are burning bright 880 01:13:48,087 --> 01:13:50,647 We're headed for higher ground 881 01:13:50,767 --> 01:13:54,316 So remember the creed, remember the cry 882 01:13:54,447 --> 01:13:56,915 Remember the ancient way 883 01:13:57,047 --> 01:14:00,084 And we'll be the ones dug in with the hounds 884 01:14:00,207 --> 01:14:03,404 We've taken the highest ground... 885 01:14:09,607 --> 01:14:11,598 (Bells pealing) 886 01:14:11,727 --> 01:14:13,285 (MacCormick) Hello? 887 01:14:13,407 --> 01:14:15,796 (lan) 'We've been to the nursery and got the baby.' 888 01:14:15,927 --> 01:14:19,556 What? For God's sake, lan, drop the code talk. Tell me what happened! 889 01:14:19,687 --> 01:14:22,565 - It's a long story, but... - 'You're all over the news.' 890 01:14:22,687 --> 01:14:25,247 - We are? Really? - 'Quite a kerfuffle. 891 01:14:25,367 --> 01:14:27,835 'They're dancing in the streets. You've awakened something.' 892 01:14:27,967 --> 01:14:29,400 'Oh, my God.' 893 01:14:29,527 --> 01:14:31,438 Was one of you wearing a brown wristwatch? 894 01:14:31,567 --> 01:14:35,321 - 'Aye... that was me.' - Well, look, best lay low for a while. 895 01:14:35,447 --> 01:14:38,678 And better take the baby to his relatives or something. 896 01:14:38,807 --> 01:14:42,482 - Don't worry, it's all worked out. - 'Good. Lan, one more thing.' 897 01:14:42,607 --> 01:14:44,643 - Aye. - 'Congratulations, man. 898 01:14:44,767 --> 01:14:48,521 - 'I never thought you could pull it off.' - That's funny. I never thought I couldn't. 899 01:14:48,647 --> 01:14:50,046 (Laughs) 900 01:14:55,047 --> 01:14:56,446 You all right? 901 01:14:56,567 --> 01:14:57,966 Yeah. 902 01:14:58,087 --> 01:14:59,236 Let's go. 903 01:15:30,127 --> 01:15:33,119 (Background music over dialogue) 904 01:15:43,887 --> 01:15:45,684 (Panting) 905 01:16:04,367 --> 01:16:07,200 (Scottish reel) 906 01:16:07,327 --> 01:16:09,682 To the Stone and them that took it! 907 01:16:09,807 --> 01:16:11,365 (Cheering) 908 01:16:20,287 --> 01:16:23,165 Lan, come on. Admit it, it was you, wasn't it? 909 01:16:23,287 --> 01:16:25,357 Aye, it was me. I told you it was me. 910 01:16:25,487 --> 01:16:28,923 Right! The only guy that suspects lan Hamilton is lan Hamilton! 911 01:16:30,727 --> 01:16:32,558 (Cheering) 912 01:16:35,447 --> 01:16:38,007 (Cheering) 913 01:17:04,927 --> 01:17:09,000 I don't understand. What has this got to do with you? 914 01:17:13,127 --> 01:17:15,402 You did it? 915 01:17:16,687 --> 01:17:21,044 Lan... have you any idea the trouble you've got yourself into? 916 01:17:22,367 --> 01:17:23,925 Speak up. 917 01:17:24,047 --> 01:17:26,163 Aye, Dad. I do. 918 01:17:28,087 --> 01:17:30,965 I'm so proud of you, son. 919 01:17:33,687 --> 01:17:35,723 I am so very proud of you. 920 01:17:35,847 --> 01:17:37,121 (Mother gasps) 921 01:17:37,247 --> 01:17:39,124 Oh! 922 01:17:48,087 --> 01:17:51,875 - Oh! - Sorry, didn't mean to scare you. 923 01:17:52,007 --> 01:17:53,804 Your landlady let us in. 924 01:17:57,527 --> 01:17:59,882 What's going on? 925 01:18:00,007 --> 01:18:03,443 I just spent the last five hours down at the police station. 926 01:18:03,567 --> 01:18:05,398 Shit! 927 01:18:06,487 --> 01:18:10,082 And they were asking me a lot about you. 928 01:18:14,127 --> 01:18:16,960 I told them you spent Christmas with me. 929 01:18:18,727 --> 01:18:20,206 (Sniggers) 930 01:18:20,327 --> 01:18:21,919 That's last year. 931 01:18:25,607 --> 01:18:27,325 Thanks, mate. 932 01:18:28,087 --> 01:18:29,600 Aye. 933 01:18:31,327 --> 01:18:33,557 There's something else. 934 01:18:35,167 --> 01:18:38,045 My dad's a builder so he knows a lot about stone. 935 01:18:38,167 --> 01:18:41,125 He said if the Stone's been dry for 600 years 936 01:18:41,247 --> 01:18:43,602 and moisture gets in now and freezes, 937 01:18:43,727 --> 01:18:46,525 the whole thing could just disintegrate, nothing left. 938 01:18:46,647 --> 01:18:49,207 We'll be shovelling it into paper bags. 939 01:18:49,327 --> 01:18:52,956 We need to go and get it. Before we're all arrested. 940 01:18:53,087 --> 01:18:55,885 Before there's no Stone left to get. 941 01:19:02,767 --> 01:19:05,759 (Background music over dialogue) 942 01:19:28,087 --> 01:19:30,157 What the hell is that? 943 01:19:35,927 --> 01:19:38,725 Should we wait, see if they leave? 944 01:19:56,967 --> 01:19:59,003 Is that it? 945 01:19:59,127 --> 01:20:00,242 Aye. 946 01:20:00,367 --> 01:20:03,359 - At least it's in one piece. - Might as well be back in the Abbey. 947 01:20:13,607 --> 01:20:19,318 We... were just travelling through and we saw your fires... 948 01:20:19,447 --> 01:20:22,757 Thought we'd see if we could have a bit of a warm. 949 01:20:24,927 --> 01:20:26,360 Have a seat. 950 01:20:33,087 --> 01:20:36,557 Expect you have a bit of trouble, now and then. From the police. 951 01:20:38,687 --> 01:20:39,802 Some. 952 01:20:39,927 --> 01:20:44,443 Well, that's because they don't like the way you live. You're free. 953 01:20:44,567 --> 01:20:48,037 I think freedom's the most valuable thing that people can have. 954 01:20:48,167 --> 01:20:52,240 Many would take that freedom from people they don't understand. 955 01:20:52,367 --> 01:20:55,518 Like yourselves and... well... ourselves. 956 01:21:01,327 --> 01:21:06,879 Our people, the Scots, have died for freedom over and over for centuries. 957 01:21:07,007 --> 01:21:09,919 And we would again, too, gladly. 958 01:21:10,047 --> 01:21:15,041 But for us to continue our fight, we need a symbol to unite our people. 959 01:21:15,167 --> 01:21:17,761 We've not done anything wrong, although... 960 01:21:18,807 --> 01:21:21,275 ...what we have done is illegal. 961 01:21:21,407 --> 01:21:24,205 But we've done the only thing we could. 962 01:21:24,327 --> 01:21:27,683 We need that symbol of freedom so that the flame that burns in here 963 01:21:27,807 --> 01:21:30,446 can never be extinguished. 964 01:21:34,087 --> 01:21:36,043 This symbol of yours... 965 01:21:37,007 --> 01:21:39,157 ...where is it? 966 01:21:41,447 --> 01:21:44,007 It's under your arse. 967 01:21:46,807 --> 01:21:48,843 (Laughs) 968 01:21:54,927 --> 01:21:57,441 And it was under my arse! 969 01:21:57,567 --> 01:21:59,364 (Laughter) 970 01:22:01,967 --> 01:22:04,242 (lan) Ready? Here we go. 971 01:22:41,207 --> 01:22:43,198 (Gavin) Here we are. 972 01:22:45,247 --> 01:22:46,566 Well done. 973 01:22:48,567 --> 01:22:52,560 (Bill) Good to see you. (Gavin) Let's do it, then, eh? 974 01:22:56,327 --> 01:22:58,204 Pull that off. 975 01:23:06,167 --> 01:23:08,203 Just back... 976 01:23:09,167 --> 01:23:11,965 Watch your feet. Alan... Alan! 977 01:23:17,407 --> 01:23:19,159 (Grunting) 978 01:23:32,527 --> 01:23:35,485 To the brave souls who brought the Stone home. 979 01:23:37,167 --> 01:23:40,204 Wherever they may be. 980 01:23:42,207 --> 01:23:44,437 May Scotland never forget them. 981 01:24:07,847 --> 01:24:09,599 - Well done. - Thank you, John. 982 01:24:12,407 --> 01:24:13,806 Thank you. 983 01:24:27,407 --> 01:24:31,286 (lan) 'I knew it was only a matter of time before I was arrested. 984 01:24:31,407 --> 01:24:33,841 'And I longed for it. 985 01:24:33,967 --> 01:24:37,562 'The excitement. The chance to have my say in court. 986 01:24:38,967 --> 01:24:41,800 'But what really mattered was the Stone. 987 01:24:41,927 --> 01:24:46,842 'We couldn't just let it disappear. Public sentiment would never allow it. 988 01:24:46,967 --> 01:24:49,959 'I decided to put the Stone into the hands of the authorities. 989 01:24:50,087 --> 01:24:52,078 'The next move would be theirs. 990 01:24:52,207 --> 01:24:55,882 'Would they leave it in Scotland or take it back to London, 991 01:24:56,007 --> 01:24:58,840 'to the outrage of an entire nation? ' 992 01:24:58,967 --> 01:25:03,836 (lan) And lift! (Kay) I've got it. Good. Careful. 993 01:25:05,007 --> 01:25:07,567 (lan) 'We returned the Stone to the Church of Scotland 994 01:25:07,687 --> 01:25:09,643 'at the ruined Abbey of Arbroath, 995 01:25:09,767 --> 01:25:14,522 'where the Estates of Scotland met to sign their Declaration of Independence.' 996 01:25:29,967 --> 01:25:31,958 (Gavin) Mind your backs. 997 01:25:32,087 --> 01:25:33,884 That's it, that's it. 998 01:25:49,207 --> 01:25:51,357 You did it, lan. 999 01:25:54,487 --> 01:25:56,762 (Police sirens approach) 1000 01:26:08,847 --> 01:26:11,281 (Sirens wailing) 1001 01:26:22,327 --> 01:26:23,521 (Tyres screech) 1002 01:26:23,647 --> 01:26:26,764 (Bagpipes play) 1003 01:26:46,327 --> 01:26:49,558 (Policeman) Stay calm. Let us do our jobs. 1004 01:27:01,527 --> 01:27:04,803 (lan) 'The Stone was bundled back to London and I never saw it again.' 1005 01:27:04,927 --> 01:27:08,840 Are you the ones that took the Stone? Which one of you is the leader? 1006 01:27:08,967 --> 01:27:11,197 Speak to this man here. 1007 01:27:11,327 --> 01:27:13,397 - What's your name? - My name shouldn't matter. 1008 01:27:13,527 --> 01:27:15,165 Our readers want to know. 1009 01:27:15,287 --> 01:27:17,403 Tell them we're the children of Scotland. 1010 01:27:20,567 --> 01:27:21,602 Gavin! 1011 01:27:21,727 --> 01:27:26,676 'That day, I heard the voice of Scotland speak as loudly as it did in 1320. 1012 01:27:26,807 --> 01:27:29,367 "'As long as a hundred of us remain alive, 1013 01:27:29,487 --> 01:27:32,684 "'we shall never give in to the domination of the English." 1014 01:27:32,807 --> 01:27:36,720 "'We fight not for glory, nor for wealth nor honours, 1015 01:27:37,647 --> 01:27:39,877 "but only and alone for freedom, 1016 01:27:40,967 --> 01:27:44,562 "'which no good man surrenders but with his life."' 1017 01:28:10,967 --> 01:28:13,959 (LAUREN YASON: "Wild Mountain Thyme") 1018 01:28:14,087 --> 01:28:19,036 O, the summertime is coming 1019 01:28:19,167 --> 01:28:23,604 And the trees are sweetly blooming 1020 01:28:23,727 --> 01:28:27,845 And the wild mountain thyme 1021 01:28:27,967 --> 01:28:32,518 Grows around the blooming heather 1022 01:28:32,647 --> 01:28:36,879 Will ye go, lassie? Will ye go? 1023 01:28:37,007 --> 01:28:41,364 And we'll all go together 1024 01:28:41,487 --> 01:28:45,799 To pluck wild mountain thyme 1025 01:28:45,927 --> 01:28:50,398 All around the blooming heather 1026 01:28:50,527 --> 01:28:55,476 Will ye go, lassie? Will ye go? 1027 01:28:57,247 --> 01:29:01,798 I will build my love a bower 1028 01:29:01,927 --> 01:29:06,284 Near your pure crystal fountain 1029 01:29:06,407 --> 01:29:10,605 And around it I will pile 1030 01:29:10,727 --> 01:29:15,118 All the flowers from the mountain 1031 01:29:15,247 --> 01:29:19,763 Will ye go, lassie? Will ye go? 1032 01:29:19,887 --> 01:29:24,244 And we'll all go together 1033 01:29:24,367 --> 01:29:28,645 To pluck wild mountain thyme 1034 01:29:28,767 --> 01:29:33,283 All around the blooming heather 1035 01:29:33,407 --> 01:29:38,356 Will ye go, lassie? Will ye go? 1036 01:29:40,087 --> 01:29:44,638 If my true love, he were gone 1037 01:29:44,767 --> 01:29:49,045 I would surely find no other 1038 01:29:49,167 --> 01:29:53,524 To pluck wild mountain thyme 1039 01:29:53,647 --> 01:29:58,163 All around the blooming heather 1040 01:29:58,287 --> 01:30:02,565 Will ye go, lassie? Will ye go? 1041 01:30:02,687 --> 01:30:07,044 And we'll all go together 1042 01:30:07,167 --> 01:30:11,558 To pluck wild mountain thyme 1043 01:30:11,687 --> 01:30:16,158 All around the blooming heather 1044 01:30:16,287 --> 01:30:21,122 Will ye go, lassie? Will ye go?