1 00:01:27,922 --> 00:01:29,882 Ah! Hey! 2 00:01:29,966 --> 00:01:33,219 I'm sorry to drag you all the way up here on Christmas Eve, 3 00:01:33,303 --> 00:01:36,681 but, well, she's swollen up that bad she's struggling. 4 00:01:36,764 --> 00:01:38,641 No trouble at all, Bert. 5 00:01:38,725 --> 00:01:40,560 It's the missus. 6 00:01:40,643 --> 00:01:42,979 She's very worried about her and her pups. 7 00:01:44,355 --> 00:01:46,441 Thanks so much for coming, James. 8 00:01:46,524 --> 00:01:49,152 You're welcome, Anne. Hello, Suzie. 9 00:01:49,235 --> 00:01:51,321 Good girl. 10 00:01:51,404 --> 00:01:53,531 Let's take a look at you. 11 00:01:55,867 --> 00:01:59,579 I hear Hulton's putting on a right proper spread at the Drovers. 12 00:01:59,662 --> 00:02:02,624 - Listen to you! - Well, what is it now? 13 00:02:02,707 --> 00:02:05,460 We'll be there to celebrate Hugh and Helen's marriage. 14 00:02:05,543 --> 00:02:07,670 - Huh. - Not line our stomachs. 15 00:02:07,754 --> 00:02:10,673 Ah! Will we be seeing you there as well, Jim? 16 00:02:10,757 --> 00:02:15,011 No, no. My mother would skin me alive if I don't make it home for Christmas. 17 00:02:15,094 --> 00:02:18,264 There's no trouble here, just a big load of pups. 18 00:02:18,348 --> 00:02:21,184 I wouldn't be surprised if she has them in a day or so. 19 00:02:21,267 --> 00:02:22,935 I do hope she'll manage. 20 00:02:23,019 --> 00:02:25,313 Ah, she'll pop 'em out no trouble at all. 21 00:02:25,396 --> 00:02:28,858 Pop 'em out? You think that's what it takes to give birth? 22 00:02:29,817 --> 00:02:32,779 Er, I think you'd better be off, we might be on this for a while. 23 00:02:32,862 --> 00:02:34,405 Merry Christmas. 24 00:02:34,489 --> 00:02:36,491 Merry Christmas! 25 00:02:36,574 --> 00:02:38,451 It's his exam results. 26 00:02:39,410 --> 00:02:40,995 It's better to know. 27 00:02:41,079 --> 00:02:43,081 Knowing whether he's passed or failed 28 00:02:43,164 --> 00:02:44,666 won't change it. 29 00:02:45,875 --> 00:02:49,003 I don't want Christmas ruined with an unholy argument. 30 00:02:49,087 --> 00:02:52,340 I thought that was the point of it. That and the silly hats. 31 00:02:52,423 --> 00:02:55,176 I never ask you for much, Mr Farnon... 32 00:02:55,259 --> 00:02:58,429 Alright, alright! No need to lay it on so thick. 33 00:03:28,209 --> 00:03:31,671 How do we feel about Brussels sprouts? Edward likes them. 34 00:03:31,754 --> 00:03:34,549 Well, you can't not have sprouts. I'll get a pound. 35 00:03:34,632 --> 00:03:37,635 - I feel honoured you even asked. - Siegfried! 36 00:03:38,761 --> 00:03:42,557 Siegfried, good tidings in this time of festive merriment. 37 00:03:42,640 --> 00:03:44,767 Good God, man! You smell like a barmaid's apron. 38 00:03:44,851 --> 00:03:47,520 I've been in Brawton for the bell ringers' Christmas celebrations 39 00:03:47,603 --> 00:03:50,356 and they're enthusiastic drinkers, so... 40 00:03:50,440 --> 00:03:52,734 spillages are inevitable, I'm afraid. 41 00:03:54,235 --> 00:03:57,321 Oh, no! It came, didn't it? Come on, let's get it over with. 42 00:03:57,405 --> 00:04:00,158 No, your results must have been delayed in the Christmas post. 43 00:04:00,241 --> 00:04:02,744 Oh, I was so looking forward to having something to celebrate. 44 00:04:02,827 --> 00:04:04,412 Well, let's see, shall we? 45 00:04:09,208 --> 00:04:10,918 I need sprouts. 46 00:04:13,796 --> 00:04:16,841 What are you eating? David! 47 00:04:17,800 --> 00:04:21,304 Can you grab hold of your donkey? Otherwise, Mary will be walking. 48 00:04:21,387 --> 00:04:23,806 - This way, Bob. - Come on. Come on! 49 00:04:23,890 --> 00:04:25,141 Tristan. 50 00:04:25,224 --> 00:04:27,310 Oh, Jim! 51 00:04:29,270 --> 00:04:31,439 I was worried you might have decided to go home early. 52 00:04:31,522 --> 00:04:33,357 Not until tomorrow. 53 00:04:33,441 --> 00:04:35,461 Staying for the wedding? Or is that all too heartbreaking? 54 00:04:35,485 --> 00:04:37,820 I couldn't be happier for Helen... and Hugh. 55 00:04:37,904 --> 00:04:39,572 Don't you just sound it! 56 00:04:39,655 --> 00:04:41,717 Still, there's always Connie to take your mind off it. 57 00:04:41,741 --> 00:04:44,076 - That's not why I'm seeing her. - So, it's love? 58 00:04:45,912 --> 00:04:48,915 I'm teasing. It's early days. 59 00:04:48,998 --> 00:04:52,502 You know, I don't think I ever received a proper thanks for introducing you two. 60 00:04:52,585 --> 00:04:54,045 Thank you. 61 00:04:54,879 --> 00:04:56,464 - Sincerely. - Don't mention it. 62 00:04:56,547 --> 00:04:58,358 A good word with her friends wouldn't go amiss. 63 00:04:58,382 --> 00:04:59,801 - Which ones? - All of them. 64 00:04:59,884 --> 00:05:02,720 And make sure she invites a few to the party. 65 00:05:02,804 --> 00:05:05,097 Hello! Is that you over there, Maggie? 66 00:05:05,181 --> 00:05:08,184 Aye, and I'll be having none of your blather, Tristan Farnon, 67 00:05:08,267 --> 00:05:10,353 so either buy something or get a wriggle on. 68 00:05:14,732 --> 00:05:17,044 Don't know why you're looking at me. It's you pair that are under it. 69 00:05:17,068 --> 00:05:20,029 I'll, er, I'll take the whole lot, every last sprig. 70 00:05:20,112 --> 00:05:22,907 Yeah, and it'll be put to good use tonight, don't you worry. 71 00:05:27,954 --> 00:05:31,123 I just hope our Christmas party guests are hungry. 72 00:05:35,211 --> 00:05:37,421 Anything I can do, Mrs Hall? 73 00:05:37,505 --> 00:05:40,466 You can take them sausage rolls through for me, would you, James? 74 00:05:41,759 --> 00:05:43,302 There's a good lad. 75 00:05:44,262 --> 00:05:48,349 Hey! Merry Christmas, Jess! Eh? 76 00:05:54,397 --> 00:05:57,608 - You're incorrigible. - James, if you're to win at this game of life, 77 00:05:57,692 --> 00:06:00,444 - you must play many hands. - Siegfried. 78 00:06:00,528 --> 00:06:03,364 You look very... festive. 79 00:06:03,447 --> 00:06:06,951 He's Saint Nick. Every year he hands out oranges to the kids. 80 00:06:07,034 --> 00:06:08,744 I thought he wore red and white. 81 00:06:08,828 --> 00:06:11,414 Only since some blasted American drinks company told us so. 82 00:06:11,497 --> 00:06:14,917 The real Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas, wears green and white. 83 00:06:15,001 --> 00:06:16,919 And so shall I. 84 00:06:17,003 --> 00:06:19,463 What's all this bloody mistletoe? It looks like Kew Gardens. 85 00:06:19,547 --> 00:06:20,923 Tristan's playing the odds. 86 00:06:21,007 --> 00:06:23,676 You've the morals of an alley cat! 87 00:06:23,759 --> 00:06:26,572 You'll be thanking me when you find yourself underneath this with the delectable Dorothy. 88 00:06:26,596 --> 00:06:29,807 - Ah, you kept that to yourself. - She's Mrs Hall's guest. 89 00:06:29,891 --> 00:06:32,602 Oh, really?! 90 00:06:32,685 --> 00:06:34,770 Were you taking those plates somewhere? 91 00:06:34,854 --> 00:06:37,481 Oh! 92 00:06:37,565 --> 00:06:40,168 As for you, if you think you're spending the evening eating, drinking and carousing, 93 00:06:40,192 --> 00:06:42,820 you've got another thing coming. 94 00:06:44,697 --> 00:06:48,576 Oh, no! No, absolutely not! 95 00:07:00,296 --> 00:07:05,134 Right, I'm seeing a lot of evidence of children being naughty 96 00:07:05,217 --> 00:07:08,846 and not a whole lot being nice. Except David. 97 00:07:08,930 --> 00:07:11,390 So, he gets to go first. Come on. 98 00:07:12,475 --> 00:07:13,768 Don't... 99 00:07:16,062 --> 00:07:18,314 Right, King Herod's best behaved. He goes first. 100 00:07:18,397 --> 00:07:20,608 I'm not Herod. I'm a Wise Man. 101 00:07:25,071 --> 00:07:26,697 Just get in there! 102 00:07:28,407 --> 00:07:30,242 Hello. Er, hold on. 103 00:07:30,326 --> 00:07:33,579 Father Christmas just needs to oil his pipes. 104 00:07:37,667 --> 00:07:41,545 - No news of Edward? - It said in his letter he'd be here Christmas Eve. 105 00:07:41,629 --> 00:07:44,507 After what he put you through, he'd better be grovelling on bended knees. 106 00:07:44,590 --> 00:07:46,968 That's in the past. We're putting all of that behind us. 107 00:07:47,051 --> 00:07:48,928 You just make sure you hide the silverware. 108 00:07:49,011 --> 00:07:51,555 - I'm sorry, Aud, once bitten... - He wants to come. 109 00:07:51,639 --> 00:07:54,141 That's enough for me. 110 00:07:54,225 --> 00:07:56,602 That could be him now. 111 00:07:56,686 --> 00:07:59,146 - Happy Christmas, James! - Oh... 112 00:07:59,230 --> 00:08:01,065 Merry Christmas, Mrs Dobson. 113 00:08:06,195 --> 00:08:08,364 Helen. Didn't expect you tonight. 114 00:08:08,447 --> 00:08:11,367 Siegfried as Father Christmas? I wouldn't miss it for the world. 115 00:08:11,450 --> 00:08:13,035 Evening, Mr Alderson. 116 00:08:13,119 --> 00:08:15,121 Er, sloe gin. 117 00:08:15,204 --> 00:08:17,331 I'd, er, go steady on it. 118 00:08:17,415 --> 00:08:19,166 I know you don't hold your drink so well. 119 00:08:19,250 --> 00:08:21,127 From who? 120 00:08:23,504 --> 00:08:26,090 - Hello, Jenny. - Merry Christmas, James. 121 00:08:26,173 --> 00:08:28,217 Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas, Hugh. 122 00:08:28,300 --> 00:08:29,969 - Come on in. - Oh, I'm not staying. 123 00:08:30,052 --> 00:08:32,054 I'm meeting a few chums down the Renniston. 124 00:08:33,389 --> 00:08:35,391 Last night of freedom and all that. 125 00:08:37,893 --> 00:08:39,729 I guess I'll see you at the church. 126 00:08:39,812 --> 00:08:41,981 - This time tomorrow we'll be married. - I know. 127 00:08:42,064 --> 00:08:44,984 Then the rest of our lives. 128 00:08:47,987 --> 00:08:49,196 James. 129 00:08:50,322 --> 00:08:52,908 Oh, you're popular. 130 00:09:00,416 --> 00:09:03,419 - I can see Santa! - So can I! 131 00:09:03,502 --> 00:09:06,172 Oh, my God! It's a real, real miracle! 132 00:09:06,255 --> 00:09:08,591 Give Father Christmas some space, please. 133 00:09:08,674 --> 00:09:11,010 OK. Come on. 134 00:09:11,093 --> 00:09:13,429 I thought you'd be at home resting up for the big day. 135 00:09:13,512 --> 00:09:16,849 - It's really not that big. - A Christmas Day wedding?! 136 00:09:16,932 --> 00:09:18,893 The whole of Darrowby will be out for it, 137 00:09:18,976 --> 00:09:20,728 especially since Hugh's put a pig on. 138 00:09:20,811 --> 00:09:23,022 I'm sorry, a pig on what? 139 00:09:23,105 --> 00:09:26,442 Pig roast at the Drovers. There's quite a bit of excitement over it. 140 00:09:27,943 --> 00:09:30,571 - Hugh didn't tell me. - Everyone will be there. 141 00:09:30,654 --> 00:09:32,782 Jim will probably be the only one missing out. 142 00:09:32,865 --> 00:09:35,201 Well, he's one less person watching me. 143 00:09:35,284 --> 00:09:37,369 I'm bound to trip over and make a fool of myself 144 00:09:37,453 --> 00:09:40,873 I'm sure you'll be perfect. Oh, I'd better mingle. 145 00:09:40,956 --> 00:09:44,376 Siegfried impressed on me that we only invite these "infernal people" 146 00:09:44,460 --> 00:09:46,253 to drum up business. 147 00:09:46,337 --> 00:09:48,631 - Always full of festive spirit. - Yeah! 148 00:09:48,714 --> 00:09:52,593 Ah, hold up, night before her wedding you don't want to wish her bad luck. 149 00:09:52,676 --> 00:09:54,720 Oh, right. Sorry. 150 00:09:57,098 --> 00:09:58,933 Merry Christmas. 151 00:09:59,975 --> 00:10:01,769 You too. Oh! 152 00:10:01,852 --> 00:10:03,270 I got you. 153 00:10:08,692 --> 00:10:11,612 Helen, love! Come say hello. 154 00:10:12,863 --> 00:10:15,491 Here she is, look. Blushing bride-to-be. 155 00:10:15,574 --> 00:10:17,993 - Congratulations. - Yeah, congratulations. 156 00:10:18,077 --> 00:10:20,830 - Looks lovely, don't she, eh? - Dad! 157 00:10:27,711 --> 00:10:30,005 Darrowby 2297. 158 00:10:30,089 --> 00:10:32,049 - Hello! How can I help? - Is it Edward? 159 00:10:32,133 --> 00:10:33,509 Bert Chapman. 160 00:10:34,510 --> 00:10:36,262 OK, Bert. 161 00:10:36,345 --> 00:10:37,972 I'll be up right away. 162 00:10:40,641 --> 00:10:42,434 The party's only just getting going. 163 00:10:42,518 --> 00:10:44,645 I'm sorry, but I really can't stay. 164 00:10:45,479 --> 00:10:47,439 You can come with me if you like. 165 00:10:47,523 --> 00:10:50,734 - To a farm? - No... No, you're right. 166 00:10:50,818 --> 00:10:52,695 Stupid suggestion. 167 00:10:52,778 --> 00:10:54,864 I'll be back as quick as I can. 168 00:11:07,626 --> 00:11:08,711 Helen? 169 00:11:12,548 --> 00:11:15,801 I used to sit for hours watching it fall past my window when I was a kid. 170 00:11:17,136 --> 00:11:18,304 Are you OK? 171 00:11:19,263 --> 00:11:22,725 Everybody wants to talk about the wedding. I just... 172 00:11:22,808 --> 00:11:24,685 rather talk about anything but. 173 00:11:26,812 --> 00:11:29,148 I sometimes wish we'd have eloped, just the two of us. 174 00:11:29,231 --> 00:11:30,733 No fuss, no bother. 175 00:11:36,322 --> 00:11:38,365 Have you been called out? 176 00:11:38,449 --> 00:11:40,326 Going up to the Chapmans. 177 00:11:40,409 --> 00:11:42,036 Suzie's having trouble with her pups. 178 00:11:42,119 --> 00:11:43,871 Oh, I love Bert and Anne. 179 00:11:46,081 --> 00:11:48,000 Do you mind if I come with you? 180 00:11:50,794 --> 00:11:53,881 I think you should probably stay and enjoy the party. 181 00:11:53,964 --> 00:11:55,299 Please, James. 182 00:11:55,382 --> 00:11:57,760 Anything to take my mind off it all. 183 00:12:06,518 --> 00:12:08,854 Hello! Merry Christmas. 184 00:12:08,938 --> 00:12:11,607 - Merry Christmas! Welcome! - Merry Christmas. 185 00:12:11,690 --> 00:12:12,858 Come on in. 186 00:12:40,344 --> 00:12:42,221 Come in! 187 00:12:42,304 --> 00:12:44,014 - Oh! - Evening. 188 00:12:44,098 --> 00:12:46,433 Oh! Evening, Bert, Anne. 189 00:12:46,517 --> 00:12:48,310 Oh, alright, lass. 190 00:12:48,394 --> 00:12:50,771 What are you doing up here at this time of night? 191 00:12:50,854 --> 00:12:53,023 - Oh, I needed to get out. - Don't blame you. 192 00:12:53,107 --> 00:12:56,485 I had ants in my pants night before my wedding. 193 00:12:56,568 --> 00:12:58,988 Oh! I slept like a baby. 194 00:12:59,071 --> 00:13:01,699 That was the barrel of brew you had. 195 00:13:01,782 --> 00:13:05,077 Well, how else did you think you were gonna make me go through with it? 196 00:13:05,160 --> 00:13:06,453 - Eh! - Eh! 197 00:13:10,833 --> 00:13:14,211 Now then, Suzie, let's see how you're doing. 198 00:13:14,295 --> 00:13:16,088 How are those pups? 199 00:13:17,381 --> 00:13:21,302 Oh, I say, Helen! Look at you, all dolled up. 200 00:13:21,385 --> 00:13:23,863 - I'm just going to have a little check, Suzie. - Oh, heck! 201 00:13:23,887 --> 00:13:27,057 We haven't pulled you away from a party, have we? 202 00:13:27,141 --> 00:13:30,394 It's no trouble. I'd rather make sure Suzie's safe and well. 203 00:13:30,477 --> 00:13:33,314 - What're saying there, Jim? - I don't know yet. 204 00:13:33,397 --> 00:13:35,917 I'll have to have a feel inside. Would you mind bringing me some hot water, please? 205 00:13:35,941 --> 00:13:36,942 No. 206 00:13:41,697 --> 00:13:43,741 How old is she now? 207 00:13:43,824 --> 00:13:45,576 Must be five years since you got her. 208 00:13:45,659 --> 00:13:48,704 Six. When our last left home. 209 00:13:48,787 --> 00:13:50,497 Soppy git! 210 00:13:50,581 --> 00:13:54,168 Wouldn't admit it were because he were heartbroken. 211 00:13:54,251 --> 00:13:57,963 My heart is fine, thank you very much! 212 00:13:58,047 --> 00:14:00,400 I were glad to see the back of her. 213 00:14:04,178 --> 00:14:05,596 Thanks, Bert. 214 00:14:24,114 --> 00:14:25,657 Alright, Suzie. 215 00:14:25,741 --> 00:14:28,160 Just going to check how you're doing. 216 00:14:29,870 --> 00:14:31,330 You're alright. That's it. 217 00:14:32,331 --> 00:14:34,416 Good girl. Good girl. 218 00:14:34,500 --> 00:14:37,378 Shh-shh-shh. 219 00:14:37,461 --> 00:14:39,421 Alright. 220 00:14:41,256 --> 00:14:43,133 - Hey... - What is it? 221 00:14:48,555 --> 00:14:50,766 I'm afraid there's a big pup stuck fast. 222 00:14:50,849 --> 00:14:54,311 But I have a feeling if we can remove this chap, 223 00:14:54,395 --> 00:14:57,189 then the others will come away and they'll probably be smaller. 224 00:14:58,941 --> 00:15:01,777 Try not to worry. I'm sure we can help her get them out. 225 00:15:04,696 --> 00:15:06,073 Siegfried. 226 00:15:07,032 --> 00:15:08,242 Siegfried? 227 00:15:10,577 --> 00:15:11,787 Tris? 228 00:15:12,621 --> 00:15:13,622 Hmm? 229 00:15:16,917 --> 00:15:20,879 You wouldn't happen to know why James might have taken Helen out with him? 230 00:15:21,880 --> 00:15:23,382 The sly old dog. 231 00:15:23,465 --> 00:15:25,217 James isn't sly. 232 00:15:25,300 --> 00:15:26,885 Is he? 233 00:15:27,761 --> 00:15:29,596 It's always the quiet ones. 234 00:15:33,725 --> 00:15:35,018 Hmm? 235 00:15:42,943 --> 00:15:44,403 What's wrong? 236 00:15:44,486 --> 00:15:46,363 It were my fault. 237 00:15:47,364 --> 00:15:49,450 And now he's poorly. 238 00:15:51,535 --> 00:15:53,537 You show me where he is, David. 239 00:15:55,956 --> 00:15:57,749 - Is it this chap here? - Yes. 240 00:15:59,668 --> 00:16:01,211 Hello. 241 00:16:01,295 --> 00:16:03,714 Hello. 242 00:16:06,049 --> 00:16:08,594 You've got a poorly tummy? 243 00:16:11,680 --> 00:16:14,558 Right, I can see he's not well. 244 00:16:14,641 --> 00:16:16,393 Let's get him inside. 245 00:16:18,353 --> 00:16:20,063 Now, come on. 246 00:16:26,111 --> 00:16:28,947 And just round here we have a little stable. 247 00:16:33,952 --> 00:16:36,663 Easy, Suzie. Easy there, girl. 248 00:16:40,834 --> 00:16:41,960 Oh! 249 00:16:42,878 --> 00:16:45,506 It's no good. I can't get him free. 250 00:16:45,589 --> 00:16:48,008 Is there nowt more you can do? 251 00:16:48,091 --> 00:16:50,219 I'll try forceps. 252 00:16:50,302 --> 00:16:53,847 But if that doesn't work, I might have to take her away for a Caesarean. 253 00:16:53,931 --> 00:16:57,059 I told you. Six-year-old is too late for a first litter. 254 00:16:57,142 --> 00:17:00,270 - Oh, she's far from too old. - Suzie's a strong dog. 255 00:17:00,354 --> 00:17:02,564 She'll be able to cope. Won't she, James? 256 00:17:02,648 --> 00:17:05,234 - Yeah, I'm sure she will. - Will it hurt her? 257 00:17:05,317 --> 00:17:08,153 I'll be as gentle as I can be. 258 00:17:08,237 --> 00:17:10,965 But I'm afraid the pup blocking the birth canal is unlikely to survive. 259 00:17:10,989 --> 00:17:13,450 Oh. 260 00:17:15,536 --> 00:17:17,287 Alright, Suzie. 261 00:17:23,669 --> 00:17:25,087 Thanks. 262 00:17:25,170 --> 00:17:28,257 Oh, I can hardly bear to watch. 263 00:17:28,340 --> 00:17:30,592 It's bloody medieval. 264 00:17:30,676 --> 00:17:34,888 That there is the reality of child birth. 265 00:17:34,972 --> 00:17:37,808 - Yeah, yeah. - It's alright for you men. 266 00:17:37,891 --> 00:17:40,185 You wait outside smoking and drinking. 267 00:17:41,019 --> 00:17:44,773 The nurse hands you a bonnie wee baby all cleaned up and wrapped. 268 00:17:44,856 --> 00:17:46,149 Yeah, yeah. 269 00:17:46,233 --> 00:17:48,068 It's not how they come out, you know. 270 00:17:48,151 --> 00:17:50,904 Yes. No, no, you can spare us the details, love. 271 00:17:50,988 --> 00:17:53,574 - I won't spare the details. - No, no... 272 00:17:53,657 --> 00:17:56,535 Enough, thank you, petal. 273 00:17:56,618 --> 00:18:01,498 You wait, this time next year, you'll know all about it. 274 00:18:01,582 --> 00:18:03,375 Aye! 275 00:18:03,458 --> 00:18:05,961 No sooner are wedding bells quiet, 276 00:18:06,044 --> 00:18:08,880 then the sound of a baby's cry is heard. 277 00:18:08,964 --> 00:18:11,341 That's what my mother always used to say! 278 00:18:11,425 --> 00:18:13,176 I've nearly got it. 279 00:18:14,678 --> 00:18:17,973 Keep stroking her. Try to keep her calm. 280 00:18:18,056 --> 00:18:20,350 That's it, here. Place your hand here. 281 00:18:23,437 --> 00:18:26,773 Keep talking to her. It'll keep her relaxed. 282 00:18:26,857 --> 00:18:29,735 That's it, Suzie. Nearly there. 283 00:18:29,818 --> 00:18:31,945 James is going to look after your babies. 284 00:18:32,029 --> 00:18:33,697 It's coming. 285 00:18:33,780 --> 00:18:36,116 I can feel it coming towards me. 286 00:18:36,199 --> 00:18:38,285 She's starting to push! 287 00:18:38,368 --> 00:18:39,828 Good girl! 288 00:18:41,121 --> 00:18:42,664 Good girl! 289 00:18:43,957 --> 00:18:46,084 I've got it! 290 00:18:52,924 --> 00:18:55,594 - It's a little boy! - Hey! 291 00:18:55,677 --> 00:18:58,847 Why isn't he moving? Is he dead? 292 00:18:58,930 --> 00:19:00,849 I can feel a heartbeat. 293 00:19:02,476 --> 00:19:04,353 It's very faint. 294 00:19:05,854 --> 00:19:08,440 Hey! Come on, boy! 295 00:19:08,523 --> 00:19:10,942 Let's get some air into your lungs. 296 00:19:33,382 --> 00:19:36,551 - That's all we can do. - Has he gone? 297 00:19:37,552 --> 00:19:39,930 Let's see if his mother can get him going. 298 00:20:10,377 --> 00:20:12,629 Oh, my goodness! 299 00:20:12,713 --> 00:20:14,297 Hello, little fella! 300 00:20:16,758 --> 00:20:19,970 There you go, Suzie! There's your new little lad! 301 00:20:20,053 --> 00:20:22,264 Isn't it grand? 302 00:20:22,347 --> 00:20:24,516 Oh, thank you, Mr Herriot. 303 00:20:24,599 --> 00:20:26,643 Eh? 304 00:20:26,727 --> 00:20:29,980 You had ourAnnie right worried there! 305 00:20:30,063 --> 00:20:31,773 Well done. 306 00:20:31,857 --> 00:20:33,400 You, too. 307 00:20:34,484 --> 00:20:37,946 I'll give Suzie some pituitrin to help her get the rest out. 308 00:20:45,495 --> 00:20:49,541 I know a youth who loves a little booze. 309 00:20:49,624 --> 00:20:51,304 - Merry Christmas! - Merry Christmas! 310 00:21:03,054 --> 00:21:05,098 Siegfried, I need... Ooh! 311 00:21:05,182 --> 00:21:07,434 Did I overdo it with the cologne? 312 00:21:07,517 --> 00:21:10,312 Well, it depends if you're trying to attract her or fumigate her. 313 00:21:10,395 --> 00:21:14,232 Nothing a spot of fresh air wouldn't fix. Come on, you're needed outside. It's urgent. 314 00:21:18,904 --> 00:21:22,199 Could be something he swallowed. Has he eaten anything he shouldn't have done? 315 00:21:23,950 --> 00:21:27,078 This is your donkey, isn't it? 316 00:21:27,162 --> 00:21:30,207 Siegfried, I think you're scaring him... a little. 317 00:21:30,290 --> 00:21:32,435 - I'm not the least bit scary! - Well, now you're scaring me. 318 00:21:32,459 --> 00:21:35,545 I'm simply trying to find out if this animal has ingested something 319 00:21:35,629 --> 00:21:39,049 - that might have caused this. - Look, it's alright, David. 320 00:21:39,132 --> 00:21:42,886 This is Father Christmas. Not the real one, obviously. 321 00:21:42,969 --> 00:21:46,223 - You remember, inside? - I didn't mean for it to happen. 322 00:21:46,306 --> 00:21:47,974 Look, maybe I'll take care of this one. 323 00:21:48,058 --> 00:21:49,893 Why on earth did you drag me out here? 324 00:21:49,976 --> 00:21:52,979 - I don't know. - Your patient. 325 00:21:54,940 --> 00:21:56,399 Siegfried. 326 00:21:57,359 --> 00:22:00,153 - You seem a little agitated. - Agitated? I'm not agitate. 327 00:22:00,237 --> 00:22:02,614 I'm perfectly bloody fine!! 328 00:22:10,330 --> 00:22:12,332 Still no word from Edward? 329 00:22:16,837 --> 00:22:18,997 You know Dorothy has to go back to Scarborough tonight? 330 00:22:19,047 --> 00:22:20,048 Yes! 331 00:22:21,633 --> 00:22:26,805 I must say that while the flesh is willing the spirit slightly lacks. 332 00:22:26,888 --> 00:22:30,475 The less I hear about your willing flesh, the better for both of us. 333 00:22:30,559 --> 00:22:33,186 Go on, there's a brave little soldier. 334 00:22:36,231 --> 00:22:38,400 Excuse me. 335 00:22:38,483 --> 00:22:41,987 Sorry about that. Sick animal. Occupational hazard. 336 00:22:42,070 --> 00:22:46,700 It's worse for the donkey, mind you. My brother's taking care of it now. 337 00:22:47,784 --> 00:22:49,828 Audrey told me, you brought him up yourself. 338 00:22:49,911 --> 00:22:51,913 Since he was 13, yes. 339 00:22:51,997 --> 00:22:55,500 I won't pretend it's all been plain sailing. 340 00:22:55,584 --> 00:22:57,544 Long time spent in the doldrums. 341 00:22:57,627 --> 00:23:00,964 Some very stormy weather along the way. 342 00:23:01,047 --> 00:23:04,259 But you lashed yourself to the wheel and made something of him in the end. 343 00:23:04,342 --> 00:23:06,469 - One does what one can. - Mmm. 344 00:23:06,553 --> 00:23:10,307 Your life gets bound up in theirs, 345 00:23:10,390 --> 00:23:13,518 until they bugger off and you've got to find something new to do with yourself. 346 00:23:13,602 --> 00:23:16,438 Yes, we haven't quite reached that stage with Tristan. 347 00:23:16,521 --> 00:23:19,441 - It won't be so bad for you. - How so? 348 00:23:19,524 --> 00:23:22,861 Well, you'll be able to stop being a father and start being his brother again. 349 00:23:28,283 --> 00:23:30,785 It's a terrible parasite, you know? 350 00:23:30,869 --> 00:23:34,247 Mistletoe. It clings on to a tree, 351 00:23:34,331 --> 00:23:36,499 suffocates it, sucks the life out of it. 352 00:23:38,501 --> 00:23:42,505 Interesting, given its association with romance, wouldn't you say? 353 00:23:43,840 --> 00:23:45,634 I hadn't thought about it before. 354 00:23:45,717 --> 00:23:48,762 Not that I think it's an apt metaphor for a relationship, 355 00:23:48,845 --> 00:23:50,972 per se, it's just, um... 356 00:23:51,056 --> 00:23:54,059 you know, ironic really. 357 00:23:56,895 --> 00:23:59,656 - Right, I might just see if Audrey needs some help. - Yes, I should... 358 00:23:59,731 --> 00:24:01,733 Of course. I must go, anyway. 359 00:24:03,902 --> 00:24:06,613 We need to know what he's eaten so that we can make him better. 360 00:24:06,696 --> 00:24:09,532 You're not going to get into any trouble. 361 00:24:09,616 --> 00:24:11,910 Does he like flowers? 362 00:24:13,703 --> 00:24:15,121 Or berries? 363 00:24:21,670 --> 00:24:23,880 Can I tell you a little secret? 364 00:24:25,715 --> 00:24:28,551 I'm quite shy, too, just like you. 365 00:24:30,095 --> 00:24:31,805 That's not what my sister said. 366 00:24:32,806 --> 00:24:35,100 Maggie. Well... 367 00:24:36,518 --> 00:24:37,894 She, er... 368 00:24:39,729 --> 00:24:41,356 She doesn't really know me. 369 00:24:43,775 --> 00:24:45,902 Beneath it all, I'm not like that. 370 00:24:47,404 --> 00:24:49,406 I've just got a way to pretend. 371 00:24:51,658 --> 00:24:54,536 Would you like to know how I do it? 372 00:24:55,870 --> 00:24:57,998 Come closer so I can whisper. 373 00:24:59,916 --> 00:25:01,876 I've got a magic mask. 374 00:25:01,960 --> 00:25:04,838 And when I put it on, I can be anyone I like. 375 00:25:07,007 --> 00:25:10,176 I can be funny, I can be brave and I can talk to anyone, 376 00:25:10,260 --> 00:25:12,137 even though I'm very scared of the world. 377 00:25:14,597 --> 00:25:16,933 Would you like to see? 378 00:25:17,017 --> 00:25:18,059 Yeah? 379 00:25:25,316 --> 00:25:26,526 See? 380 00:25:27,736 --> 00:25:30,155 I'm just as scared as you. 381 00:25:31,281 --> 00:25:32,907 Do you want to try it on? 382 00:25:38,663 --> 00:25:40,081 Now, doesn't that feel better? 383 00:25:45,003 --> 00:25:47,047 - What's his name? - Bob. 384 00:25:49,758 --> 00:25:52,010 And has Bob been eating something he shouldn't? 385 00:25:54,345 --> 00:25:56,097 Mistletoe. 386 00:25:57,390 --> 00:25:59,559 Mistletoe. 387 00:26:00,518 --> 00:26:03,396 Well, let's see if we can help him then, shall we? 388 00:26:07,901 --> 00:26:09,736 I think we're just about done here. 389 00:26:09,819 --> 00:26:12,572 Shall we wait till the rest are born? 390 00:26:12,655 --> 00:26:15,092 Suzie shouldn't have any more trouble with the other pups and we should really get going. 391 00:26:15,116 --> 00:26:17,118 We can't thank you enough! 392 00:26:17,202 --> 00:26:22,165 No. And we'll see you in the morning, Mrs Hulton. 393 00:26:24,292 --> 00:26:26,377 Let's get you home. 394 00:26:33,343 --> 00:26:37,388 Huh! Well, that looks fair set in. 395 00:26:43,186 --> 00:26:44,938 I can't drive home in this. 396 00:26:56,866 --> 00:26:58,535 Edward? 397 00:26:58,618 --> 00:27:01,204 - No, it's me. - James, where are you? 398 00:27:01,287 --> 00:27:04,124 We've had a slight complication. 399 00:27:04,207 --> 00:27:06,000 Helen's not still with you? 400 00:27:07,127 --> 00:27:09,712 She wanted something to take her mind off tomorrow. 401 00:27:11,089 --> 00:27:15,009 You know I'm not one to use choice language but what the bloody hell were you thinking? 402 00:27:15,093 --> 00:27:17,679 I was trying to help. 403 00:27:17,762 --> 00:27:19,782 By dragging Helen all the way up the Dales the night before her wedding? 404 00:27:19,806 --> 00:27:21,975 Are you on your way back? 405 00:27:22,058 --> 00:27:23,935 The fog's set in. 406 00:27:26,104 --> 00:27:29,149 I'll try to make it back up tonight, if not, 407 00:27:29,232 --> 00:27:32,318 tell Mr Alderson to meet us at Skeldale in the morning. 408 00:27:32,402 --> 00:27:33,695 James... 409 00:27:35,864 --> 00:27:38,449 please tell me you're not going to do something you'll regret. 410 00:27:40,160 --> 00:27:41,786 James? 411 00:27:41,870 --> 00:27:43,496 I've got to go. 412 00:27:43,580 --> 00:27:46,291 I'll have her back in time, you have my word. 413 00:28:14,444 --> 00:28:17,280 You can't see five foot in front of your face. 414 00:28:17,363 --> 00:28:20,033 I'm sorry. I should never have brought you up here. 415 00:28:20,116 --> 00:28:23,536 - It was my idea. - The winds might pick up. 416 00:28:23,620 --> 00:28:27,165 - It could clear as suddenly as it came in. - Not up here, it won't. 417 00:28:27,248 --> 00:28:29,500 That'll be it till morning. 418 00:28:30,919 --> 00:28:32,879 What an earth was I thinking? 419 00:28:32,962 --> 00:28:35,381 You could blame me. 420 00:28:35,465 --> 00:28:38,927 I won't need to ask anyone to do that. I'm sorry. 421 00:28:39,010 --> 00:28:42,055 - It's really not your fault. - It'll pass. 422 00:28:43,264 --> 00:28:46,726 I know. I know it will. 423 00:28:46,809 --> 00:28:49,854 And even if it doesn't, they'll be time in the morning. 424 00:28:49,938 --> 00:28:52,899 Your dad will bring your dress to Skeldale. It's right by the church. 425 00:28:52,982 --> 00:28:55,485 Yeah, you're right. It'll be fine. 426 00:28:55,568 --> 00:28:56,611 Yeah. 427 00:29:05,912 --> 00:29:09,207 Look at this one! 428 00:29:09,290 --> 00:29:11,709 Beside himself with all the excitement. 429 00:29:13,503 --> 00:29:15,964 40 year! 430 00:29:16,047 --> 00:29:19,300 We didn't have a crowd of folk like you will when we got married. 431 00:29:19,384 --> 00:29:21,636 Sounds perfect to me. 432 00:29:21,719 --> 00:29:23,805 It were and it weren't. 433 00:29:23,888 --> 00:29:26,474 Weren't many round here wanted to see a Yorkshireman 434 00:29:26,557 --> 00:29:28,768 marry a woman that looked like me. 435 00:29:31,062 --> 00:29:34,941 But you can't help who you fall in love with. 436 00:29:35,024 --> 00:29:36,693 How did you meet? 437 00:29:36,776 --> 00:29:39,570 I were working in service at the farmhouse. 438 00:29:39,654 --> 00:29:41,781 Bert came to work as a hand. 439 00:29:41,864 --> 00:29:44,867 Both of us tried to fight it. 440 00:29:44,951 --> 00:29:49,247 We knew it'd cost us our jobs, our friends. 441 00:29:49,330 --> 00:29:51,833 It were worse for Bert, of course. 442 00:29:51,916 --> 00:29:54,002 I was already an outsider. 443 00:29:55,044 --> 00:29:58,923 By rights, Bert should've wanted nowt to do with me. 444 00:30:00,383 --> 00:30:03,177 But love don't see with the eyes. 445 00:30:03,261 --> 00:30:05,305 It comes from in here. 446 00:30:05,388 --> 00:30:08,641 In the end, there's no fighting it. 447 00:30:11,811 --> 00:30:14,480 Where do you get your water? I'll put us a brew on. 448 00:30:14,564 --> 00:30:16,024 Pump's out back. 449 00:30:23,740 --> 00:30:25,199 Does she know? 450 00:30:26,159 --> 00:30:27,535 Know what? 451 00:30:28,328 --> 00:30:30,246 It don't come along very often, 452 00:30:30,330 --> 00:30:33,166 even when it makes life hard. 453 00:30:33,249 --> 00:30:35,501 She's marrying Hugh tomorrow. 454 00:30:35,585 --> 00:30:39,088 Yet here she is, night before her wedding, 455 00:30:39,172 --> 00:30:42,675 up in the high Dales with your sorry-looking face. 456 00:31:03,029 --> 00:31:05,865 He should start feeling much better now. 457 00:31:05,948 --> 00:31:08,201 Well done for being so brave and telling me. 458 00:31:09,911 --> 00:31:11,371 Do you need your mask back? 459 00:31:11,454 --> 00:31:13,206 Oh, no. No, there's no need. 460 00:31:13,289 --> 00:31:15,416 What will yo do without it? 461 00:31:15,500 --> 00:31:19,629 The same thing my brother did when he gave me his magical mask. 462 00:31:19,712 --> 00:31:22,131 Just make a new one. 463 00:31:22,215 --> 00:31:24,133 Go on back to the party. 464 00:31:25,718 --> 00:31:28,805 - Bob will be happy here with me. - Thank you. 465 00:31:28,888 --> 00:31:32,266 - Well? - Mistletoe. I've flushed him out with paraffin. 466 00:31:32,350 --> 00:31:33,393 Good. 467 00:31:36,854 --> 00:31:38,231 Something else? 468 00:31:38,314 --> 00:31:40,983 I... I wanted to ask your advice. 469 00:31:42,193 --> 00:31:44,529 Sorry, you want to ask me for advice? 470 00:31:44,612 --> 00:31:47,323 - I should've known better. - No, no, no. No. 471 00:31:47,407 --> 00:31:51,702 Don't be like that. Understand this is an entirely new state of affairs. 472 00:31:53,746 --> 00:31:56,791 As you know, it's been some time since I... 473 00:31:56,874 --> 00:31:58,626 courted. 474 00:31:58,709 --> 00:32:02,588 And I must admit to feeling a little ring rusty. 475 00:32:02,672 --> 00:32:04,799 Will you wipe that bloody stupid smile off your face?! 476 00:32:04,882 --> 00:32:06,926 OK, I'm trying really hard not to enjoy this. 477 00:32:07,009 --> 00:32:09,154 - Just tell me what the hell I'm supposed to do! - With what? 478 00:32:09,178 --> 00:32:11,264 With Dorothy, who do you think? 479 00:32:11,347 --> 00:32:14,475 - You can stop shouting, for a start. - Oh! It's ridiculous. 480 00:32:14,559 --> 00:32:18,020 - What's the problem? - I just seem unable to... 481 00:32:18,104 --> 00:32:19,230 initiate. 482 00:32:19,313 --> 00:32:21,232 Oh, you old romantic. 483 00:32:21,315 --> 00:32:24,402 Alright, alright, there's no science to it. 484 00:32:24,485 --> 00:32:28,322 I tend to imagine that I'm someone they're really besotted with 485 00:32:28,406 --> 00:32:30,825 and then I just, you know... 486 00:32:32,910 --> 00:32:34,954 Dive in! 487 00:32:37,498 --> 00:32:40,793 Yes, I was hoping you might be able to offer me something a little more nuanced. 488 00:32:40,877 --> 00:32:44,797 I'm dressed as an elf and my date for the evening is a donkey. 489 00:32:44,881 --> 00:32:46,674 Let's forget we ever had this conversation. 490 00:32:46,757 --> 00:32:48,009 Not a chance. 491 00:32:53,723 --> 00:32:56,017 Aah! 492 00:32:56,100 --> 00:32:59,312 Oh, they're so lovely. So tiny! 493 00:32:59,395 --> 00:33:01,481 Yeah. 494 00:33:01,564 --> 00:33:03,232 That's the last of them. 495 00:33:03,316 --> 00:33:05,109 He's lively! 496 00:33:16,287 --> 00:33:19,081 Hear that, Bert? You can rest easy. 497 00:33:19,165 --> 00:33:21,334 - What's up? - Your snoring! 498 00:33:21,417 --> 00:33:24,170 I weren't snoring. I was heavy breathing. 499 00:33:24,253 --> 00:33:26,589 My neck it were! 500 00:33:26,672 --> 00:33:28,382 - Bed! - Huh? 501 00:33:28,466 --> 00:33:30,092 - Oh. - Thanks, James. 502 00:33:30,176 --> 00:33:32,053 - See you tomorrow. - Goodnight. 503 00:33:32,136 --> 00:33:33,721 Yeah, thanks. Goodnight. 504 00:33:35,765 --> 00:33:38,142 Goodnight. 505 00:33:42,313 --> 00:33:44,190 Did you see the way she were looking at him? 506 00:33:44,273 --> 00:33:47,318 Even when he was snoring. They're still so... 507 00:33:47,401 --> 00:33:49,529 Full of love? 508 00:33:49,612 --> 00:33:51,280 Mmm. 509 00:33:51,364 --> 00:33:53,741 - Merry Christmas. - Merry Christmas. 510 00:33:53,824 --> 00:33:55,701 Goodnight. Merry Christmas. 511 00:33:55,785 --> 00:33:57,537 - Lovely party, Audrey. - Thanks. 512 00:33:57,620 --> 00:33:59,247 - Very good. - Thank you. 513 00:33:59,330 --> 00:34:02,375 - Have you seen our David? - In there. Night-night. 514 00:34:02,458 --> 00:34:03,918 Which hand is it in? 515 00:34:04,001 --> 00:34:05,479 That one! That one! That one! 516 00:34:05,503 --> 00:34:06,796 - That one! - No, that one! 517 00:34:06,879 --> 00:34:09,298 Yeah! 518 00:34:09,382 --> 00:34:13,636 Right! Maisy, Cassie, Elizabeth, Robert, come on. 519 00:34:13,719 --> 00:34:17,431 Bye, David. Thank you very much. 520 00:34:17,515 --> 00:34:20,643 - What have you got to look so happy about? - Tristan made Bob better. 521 00:34:22,019 --> 00:34:23,479 Did he? 522 00:34:24,981 --> 00:34:27,108 - Come on. - Merry Christmas. 523 00:34:27,191 --> 00:34:29,068 Oh, Merry Christmas, Maisy. 524 00:34:29,151 --> 00:34:30,611 Enjoy your orange. 525 00:34:30,695 --> 00:34:32,256 - Merry Christmas. - Thank you. 526 00:34:32,280 --> 00:34:34,007 - Night-night. - Merry Christmas. 527 00:34:34,031 --> 00:34:36,284 Yeah, Merry Christmas. See you at church. 528 00:34:36,367 --> 00:34:39,620 - Night, Mrs Hall. Thank you. - Night-night. Merry Christmas. 529 00:34:39,704 --> 00:34:41,831 - Lovely party tonight. - Merry Christmas. 530 00:34:41,914 --> 00:34:43,624 Merry Christmas. See you at church. 531 00:34:45,251 --> 00:34:47,420 Can't convince you to stay? 532 00:34:47,503 --> 00:34:49,589 My sisters expecting me. 533 00:34:51,966 --> 00:34:53,884 You're allowed to be upset, you know. 534 00:34:53,968 --> 00:34:55,886 About Edward? 535 00:34:55,970 --> 00:34:58,639 No, I'm pleased for him. 536 00:34:58,723 --> 00:35:01,559 He's probably got something much more exciting to do on Christmas Day 537 00:35:01,642 --> 00:35:03,644 than hanging around with his mother. 538 00:35:03,728 --> 00:35:05,771 Audrey, he has no right punishing you, like he does. 539 00:35:05,855 --> 00:35:08,357 Even if you had done something, which you didn't... 540 00:35:08,441 --> 00:35:10,109 He said he'd try. 541 00:35:10,192 --> 00:35:12,278 There were no promises made. 542 00:35:13,112 --> 00:35:14,947 And no one's getting punished. 543 00:35:23,289 --> 00:35:24,457 Dorothy... 544 00:35:27,418 --> 00:35:28,544 Dorothy? 545 00:35:28,628 --> 00:35:30,379 Well, good luck. 546 00:35:31,464 --> 00:35:33,257 Be gentle with him. 547 00:35:34,675 --> 00:35:35,926 Wait. 548 00:35:37,637 --> 00:35:41,432 I'm sorry, I haven't been very attentive this evening but, um... 549 00:35:41,515 --> 00:35:43,142 I had a lovely time. 550 00:35:43,225 --> 00:35:45,686 Yes, well, I, um... 551 00:35:46,729 --> 00:35:49,482 believe I, um... 552 00:35:49,565 --> 00:35:51,067 like you. 553 00:35:54,654 --> 00:35:58,449 Is it hard to imagine I was once rather good at this sort of thing? 554 00:35:58,532 --> 00:36:01,285 - A little. - Yes, I walked into that one, didn't I? 555 00:36:03,704 --> 00:36:05,414 Show me then. 556 00:36:05,498 --> 00:36:07,416 Show you what? 557 00:36:08,459 --> 00:36:11,045 The old Siegfried, the one who was good at this. 558 00:36:11,128 --> 00:36:12,755 What would he do if he were here? 559 00:36:12,838 --> 00:36:14,215 Oh, um... 560 00:36:16,008 --> 00:36:18,886 probably say something to make you laugh. 561 00:36:18,969 --> 00:36:20,471 Mm-hmm. 562 00:36:20,554 --> 00:36:23,265 Um, most likely at his own expense. 563 00:36:23,349 --> 00:36:25,976 - An easy target, you see. - Mmm. 564 00:36:26,060 --> 00:36:27,770 And then? 565 00:36:29,021 --> 00:36:31,816 And then he'd tell you that he's... 566 00:36:33,192 --> 00:36:35,236 really rather taken with you. 567 00:36:38,447 --> 00:36:41,575 But that some part of him is still... 568 00:36:41,659 --> 00:36:44,120 married to someone he can't let go. 569 00:36:45,162 --> 00:36:47,873 But he'd like to try. 570 00:36:48,874 --> 00:36:52,294 And then I suspect he'd ask if you might let him kiss you. 571 00:36:54,964 --> 00:36:56,924 And I'd think about it... 572 00:36:57,883 --> 00:36:59,427 but not for long. 573 00:37:15,734 --> 00:37:17,611 Wasn't so hard, was it? 574 00:37:17,695 --> 00:37:19,572 Oh, maybe from where you're standing. 575 00:37:21,157 --> 00:37:23,868 It was nice meeting the old Siegfried. 576 00:37:23,951 --> 00:37:25,411 I'd like to see more of him. 577 00:37:29,915 --> 00:37:31,292 New car? 578 00:37:33,502 --> 00:37:36,797 I decided I might be around these parts a little while after all. 579 00:37:38,424 --> 00:37:39,884 Allow me. 580 00:37:44,555 --> 00:37:46,849 Edward didn't turn up. 581 00:37:46,932 --> 00:37:49,059 Look after her for me, will you? 582 00:38:05,326 --> 00:38:06,785 No change. 583 00:38:26,931 --> 00:38:30,211 Do you ever wonder what your life would've been like if you hadn't come to Darrowby? 584 00:38:32,520 --> 00:38:34,188 I'd be on the docks, 585 00:38:35,481 --> 00:38:37,608 working as an apprentice plater. 586 00:38:42,154 --> 00:38:45,366 I wanted to go to secretarial college, move into town. 587 00:38:46,408 --> 00:38:47,910 But you love the Dales. 588 00:38:48,911 --> 00:38:51,664 I do, but there's a big world out there. 589 00:38:52,665 --> 00:38:54,166 Then my mum died. 590 00:38:54,250 --> 00:38:56,835 Jenny needed me, so did Dad. 591 00:38:59,088 --> 00:39:01,757 Life has a funny way about it sometimes. 592 00:39:03,634 --> 00:39:07,179 When I think about where I was less than a year ago. 593 00:39:08,889 --> 00:39:11,141 I can't imagine that house without you now. 594 00:39:11,225 --> 00:39:12,994 It's like you're already part of the furniture. 595 00:39:13,018 --> 00:39:15,187 So much has happened. 596 00:39:15,271 --> 00:39:16,730 All of it good? 597 00:39:18,732 --> 00:39:20,609 Most of it. 598 00:39:20,693 --> 00:39:22,403 There's a few things I'd change. 599 00:39:22,486 --> 00:39:23,821 Like what? 600 00:39:25,948 --> 00:39:28,117 I'd probably have stood up to Siegfried sooner. 601 00:39:31,704 --> 00:39:34,456 I might have kept more clothes on that time you saw me. 602 00:39:34,540 --> 00:39:36,458 Yeah! 603 00:39:36,542 --> 00:39:39,253 I'm always careful to shout out whenever I walk that way now. 604 00:39:47,303 --> 00:39:49,138 I might have told you... 605 00:39:52,474 --> 00:39:53,559 What? 606 00:40:01,025 --> 00:40:02,985 What might you have told me? 607 00:40:08,782 --> 00:40:11,243 That going up to a farm in the high Dales 608 00:40:11,327 --> 00:40:14,455 the night before your wedding was a very bad idea. 609 00:40:25,507 --> 00:40:27,801 It's probably best Hugh never finds out. 610 00:40:28,886 --> 00:40:30,763 I'm not sure he'd take too kindly to it. 611 00:40:30,846 --> 00:40:32,598 He won't hear it from me. 612 00:40:40,105 --> 00:40:42,149 You should probably get some rest. 613 00:40:43,567 --> 00:40:45,069 Big day tomorrow. 614 00:40:49,073 --> 00:40:50,949 Night, James. 615 00:40:51,033 --> 00:40:52,326 Goodnight. 616 00:41:01,126 --> 00:41:04,254 ♪ Joy to the world 617 00:41:04,338 --> 00:41:06,632 ♪ The Lord is come 618 00:41:06,715 --> 00:41:12,262 ♪ Let earth receive her King 619 00:41:12,346 --> 00:41:18,519 ♪ Let every heart prepare Him room 620 00:41:18,602 --> 00:41:21,397 ♪ And Heaven and nature sing 621 00:41:21,480 --> 00:41:24,525 ♪ And Heaven and nature sing 622 00:41:24,608 --> 00:41:31,608 ♪ And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing... ♪ 623 00:42:17,327 --> 00:42:20,330 ♪ ...Prepare Him room 624 00:42:20,414 --> 00:42:23,584 ♪ And Heaven and nature sing 625 00:42:23,667 --> 00:42:26,211 ♪ And Heaven and nature sing 626 00:42:26,295 --> 00:42:32,468 ♪ And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing 627 00:42:33,677 --> 00:42:39,766 ♪ Joy to the world, the Saviour reigns! 628 00:42:39,850 --> 00:42:45,272 ♪ Let men their songs employ 629 00:42:46,315 --> 00:42:51,945 ♪ While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains 630 00:42:52,029 --> 00:42:55,324 ♪ Repeat the sounding joy 631 00:42:55,407 --> 00:42:58,243 ♪ Repeat the sounding joy 632 00:42:58,327 --> 00:43:04,708 ♪ Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy 633 00:43:06,126 --> 00:43:11,882 ♪ He rules the world with truth and grace 634 00:43:11,965 --> 00:43:16,929 ♪ And makes the nations prove 635 00:43:18,347 --> 00:43:24,478 ♪ The glory of His righteousness 636 00:43:24,561 --> 00:43:27,314 ♪ And wonders of His love 637 00:43:27,397 --> 00:43:30,359 ♪ And wonders of His love 638 00:43:30,442 --> 00:43:37,199 ♪ And wonders, wonders, of His love ♪ 639 00:43:41,578 --> 00:43:44,623 I really thought he might be ready to forgive me. 640 00:43:48,001 --> 00:43:50,796 You've never actually told me what Edward... 641 00:43:50,879 --> 00:43:54,299 I caught him stealing from my former employer. 642 00:43:55,467 --> 00:43:59,012 - He expected me to lie for him. - Were you blamed? 643 00:43:59,096 --> 00:44:01,932 I told Mr Grenville what Edward had done 644 00:44:02,015 --> 00:44:04,017 and offered my resignation. 645 00:44:06,478 --> 00:44:10,732 They... They put him in borstal for six months. 646 00:44:10,816 --> 00:44:12,776 He still hates me for it. 647 00:44:14,152 --> 00:44:18,949 You took me in, no reference or explanation as to why I left my previous job. 648 00:44:19,032 --> 00:44:21,702 I should have told you before, 649 00:44:21,785 --> 00:44:24,371 but I couldn't stand the thought of you disapproving of me. 650 00:44:24,454 --> 00:44:26,873 Oh, Mrs Hall, I don't think I ever could. 651 00:44:29,126 --> 00:44:32,671 Of course, I had no real choice about offering you the job. 652 00:44:32,754 --> 00:44:34,590 What, no one else could you up with you? 653 00:44:34,673 --> 00:44:35,716 Exactly. 654 00:45:22,137 --> 00:45:23,597 It's time to go. 655 00:45:57,297 --> 00:45:59,299 Anything I can do to help? 656 00:45:59,383 --> 00:46:02,469 Mm, stay out the way and don't touch anything. 657 00:46:02,552 --> 00:46:03,804 Understood. 658 00:46:06,431 --> 00:46:08,141 Shall I peel the sprouts? 659 00:46:08,225 --> 00:46:10,852 Oh, Edward was the only one who actually liked them. 660 00:46:12,396 --> 00:46:14,898 We are not sad on Christmas Day. 661 00:46:14,981 --> 00:46:17,109 Now, make yourself useful. Pour us a sherry. 662 00:46:17,192 --> 00:46:18,235 Right-oh! 663 00:46:19,569 --> 00:46:21,405 No sign of James yet? 664 00:46:21,488 --> 00:46:25,033 He said he'd have Helen here on time and he will. 665 00:46:25,117 --> 00:46:26,868 What about Tristan? 666 00:46:26,952 --> 00:46:29,162 Still in his pit, I expect. 667 00:46:29,246 --> 00:46:32,874 Not as it happens. Just been checking over our inmate, Bob the donkey. 668 00:46:32,958 --> 00:46:34,960 That for me? Perfect. 669 00:46:35,043 --> 00:46:36,294 Merry Christmas. 670 00:46:37,045 --> 00:46:39,256 Well, let's see, shall we? 671 00:46:39,339 --> 00:46:40,841 Oh! Another? 672 00:46:45,387 --> 00:46:47,639 This arrived on Christmas Eve. 673 00:46:50,642 --> 00:46:53,812 We decided to hold it back, but then I thought 674 00:46:53,895 --> 00:46:56,231 perhaps it might be the best present of all. 675 00:46:58,316 --> 00:47:00,485 Whether you open it now or later is up to you. 676 00:47:03,155 --> 00:47:05,574 - Ah, let's wait. - Oh, nonsense! 677 00:47:16,835 --> 00:47:17,919 You passed. 678 00:47:19,671 --> 00:47:22,758 - I'm sorry, what?! - Oh, I knew it! 679 00:47:22,841 --> 00:47:25,594 - That's my boy! - You passed, little brother. 680 00:47:25,677 --> 00:47:28,346 I passed? 681 00:47:28,430 --> 00:47:31,391 Our father would be very proud of you and so am I. 682 00:48:02,756 --> 00:48:04,925 - Still no sign? - Not yet. 683 00:48:05,801 --> 00:48:07,219 Come on, you. 684 00:48:07,302 --> 00:48:10,138 - Oh, make yourself comfortable. - Yeah. 685 00:48:10,222 --> 00:48:13,183 Right, let's hang this up, then you can have a look at the flowers. 686 00:48:27,906 --> 00:48:30,617 It's no good. I'll have to crank it by hand. 687 00:48:40,627 --> 00:48:43,713 Come on! We've still time. 688 00:48:53,974 --> 00:48:55,767 What are you grinning about? 689 00:48:55,851 --> 00:48:57,936 I thought today was gonna be boring. 690 00:48:59,229 --> 00:49:00,480 Mmm. 691 00:49:08,363 --> 00:49:09,656 They're here! 692 00:49:09,739 --> 00:49:10,824 Come on! 693 00:49:15,287 --> 00:49:17,497 We've got your dress upstairs, don't panic. 694 00:49:17,581 --> 00:49:19,249 There's still plenty of time. 695 00:49:30,927 --> 00:49:32,095 Thank you. 696 00:49:32,178 --> 00:49:33,680 Happy Christmas. 697 00:49:43,982 --> 00:49:45,859 You alright? 698 00:49:47,694 --> 00:49:49,404 I'm fine. I just... 699 00:49:50,697 --> 00:49:52,490 Long night, that's all. 700 00:49:57,329 --> 00:50:00,040 You should get home to be with your mother. 701 00:50:00,123 --> 00:50:01,708 I was considering staying. 702 00:50:01,791 --> 00:50:03,460 Don't. 703 00:50:03,543 --> 00:50:04,836 It's for the best. 704 00:50:08,089 --> 00:50:09,549 Sorry, love. 705 00:50:18,350 --> 00:50:20,352 I'd like you to take the Rover. 706 00:50:23,188 --> 00:50:25,315 It's a long drive to Scotland. 707 00:50:25,398 --> 00:50:26,816 Thank you, Siegfried. 708 00:51:35,051 --> 00:51:36,761 My little girl. 709 00:51:40,640 --> 00:51:42,267 You'll be alright, won't you, Dad? 710 00:51:43,351 --> 00:51:45,478 Don't worry about us, love. 711 00:51:49,524 --> 00:51:51,651 Hey, hey, hey. 712 00:51:52,819 --> 00:51:54,404 I'll look after him. 713 00:51:56,573 --> 00:51:58,158 Alright, come on. 714 00:51:58,241 --> 00:52:00,160 Let's go and get you wed. 715 00:53:37,340 --> 00:53:39,759 You don't ever have to do anything for me. 716 00:53:43,012 --> 00:53:44,806 We'll be alright... 717 00:53:46,015 --> 00:53:47,642 no matter what. 718 00:54:36,608 --> 00:54:38,276 I missed it? 719 00:54:38,359 --> 00:54:39,903 Oh, did you ever! 720 00:55:42,965 --> 00:55:44,884 I thought you were going home. 721 00:55:46,094 --> 00:55:48,221 Something inside said I should be here. 722 00:55:51,265 --> 00:55:53,142 Told you I'd make a fool of myself. 723 00:55:55,103 --> 00:55:56,813 Is anyone still outside? 724 00:55:58,231 --> 00:56:00,692 I'm sure Tristan led everyone to the Drovers. 725 00:56:00,775 --> 00:56:02,026 Of course. 726 00:56:03,444 --> 00:56:06,406 Hugh paid the tab in advance. 727 00:56:06,489 --> 00:56:09,784 He does have an uncanny ability to sniff out a free pint. 728 00:56:15,248 --> 00:56:16,666 Oh, James! 729 00:56:18,459 --> 00:56:20,336 What have I done? 730 00:56:22,964 --> 00:56:25,049 You didn't deserve this. 731 00:56:25,133 --> 00:56:27,051 How am I going to face anyone? 732 00:56:29,178 --> 00:56:32,807 You didn't do this because you're cruel or unkind. 733 00:56:34,809 --> 00:56:38,354 You did it because you're the opposite of those things. 734 00:56:39,522 --> 00:56:41,566 That's not how it feels. 735 00:56:45,862 --> 00:56:48,114 Your dad's waiting outside with Jenny. 736 00:56:55,496 --> 00:56:57,081 Let's get you home. 737 00:57:26,903 --> 00:57:29,363 What the bloody hell do you think he was doing there all night? 738 00:57:29,447 --> 00:57:31,657 Not at the dinner table, please, Tristan. 739 00:57:31,741 --> 00:57:33,743 Shh, he's coming. 740 00:57:33,826 --> 00:57:36,704 James, come and sit down. We waited for you. 741 00:57:36,788 --> 00:57:38,790 A hat, he needs a hat. Um... 742 00:57:39,582 --> 00:57:40,666 Here. 743 00:57:55,681 --> 00:57:57,683 Did you see Helen? 744 00:57:58,643 --> 00:58:00,937 Her dad took her home in the truck. 745 00:58:04,649 --> 00:58:07,318 Your mother weren't too upset you're not coming? 746 00:58:07,401 --> 00:58:09,987 I wouldn't have made it until evening. 747 00:58:17,119 --> 00:58:18,955 - So, James... - Lovely goose. 748 00:58:19,038 --> 00:58:20,873 - I'm sorry, I can't do this. - Tristan... 749 00:58:20,957 --> 00:58:23,835 I can't be the only one dying to know what on earth happened... 750 00:58:23,918 --> 00:58:26,921 - There is a time and a place! - ...with Suzie's puppies. 751 00:58:29,173 --> 00:58:31,759 What did you all think I was going to say? James? 752 00:58:32,760 --> 00:58:35,054 Let's eat and don't be naughty! 753 00:58:36,222 --> 00:58:39,559 Before we start, I'd like to say a few words. 754 00:58:39,642 --> 00:58:41,362 - Don't roll your eyes, Tristan. - I didn't. 755 00:58:41,394 --> 00:58:43,980 - You bloody did. I just saw you. - The goose is going cold. 756 00:58:44,063 --> 00:58:49,026 It's times like this which remind me how grateful I am... 757 00:58:50,403 --> 00:58:53,364 for everything I have. 758 00:58:53,447 --> 00:58:57,034 Not the practice or the house, or the... 759 00:58:57,118 --> 00:58:59,412 beautiful countryside, 760 00:58:59,495 --> 00:59:01,914 or any other... thing. 761 00:59:03,207 --> 00:59:04,709 It's the people. 762 00:59:06,377 --> 00:59:08,546 Infuriating as you all are... 763 00:59:09,547 --> 00:59:12,341 I'm rather fond of you. 764 00:59:12,425 --> 00:59:13,634 And... 765 00:59:15,136 --> 00:59:17,471 Well, there's that. 766 00:59:17,555 --> 00:59:20,057 So... Well... 767 00:59:22,018 --> 00:59:23,853 Merry bloody Christmas! 768 00:59:25,229 --> 00:59:28,566 Merry bloody Christmas! 769 00:59:28,649 --> 00:59:32,278 And every one of us can help 770 00:59:34,071 --> 00:59:36,198 by making that... 771 00:59:38,075 --> 00:59:41,996 immortal message... 772 00:59:42,079 --> 00:59:46,751 the keystone of our daily lives. 773 00:59:47,960 --> 00:59:51,923 And so to all of you... 774 00:59:53,215 --> 00:59:55,843 whether at home... 775 00:59:55,927 --> 00:59:58,387 among your families, 776 00:59:58,471 --> 01:00:00,598 as we are, 777 01:00:00,681 --> 01:00:03,434 or in hospital, 778 01:00:03,517 --> 01:00:05,937 or at your... 779 01:00:07,647 --> 01:00:08,981 posts, 780 01:00:10,066 --> 01:00:13,319 carrying out a duty 781 01:00:13,402 --> 01:00:17,198 that cannot be left undone, 782 01:00:18,741 --> 01:00:22,620 we send our Christmas greetings... 783 01:00:23,996 --> 01:00:29,335 and wish you, under God's blessing, 784 01:00:29,418 --> 01:00:32,254 health and prosperity 785 01:00:32,338 --> 01:00:38,135 in the years that lie ahead.