1 00:00:19,600 --> 00:00:21,040 Just here, cabbie. 2 00:00:26,000 --> 00:00:27,360 Thank you, son. Thank you. 3 00:01:07,480 --> 00:01:10,359 The truth is there's a lot in rural practice 4 00:01:10,360 --> 00:01:12,360 for which no amount of training will prepare you. 5 00:01:14,120 --> 00:01:16,519 You can be rolling about on cobbled floors all night, 6 00:01:16,520 --> 00:01:19,279 fighting with a tough calving to the point of exhaustion, 7 00:01:19,280 --> 00:01:23,119 kicked, trodden on, sprayed with muck. 8 00:01:23,120 --> 00:01:25,199 And just as you're about to go home, 9 00:01:25,200 --> 00:01:27,719 the farmer asks, could you take a "quick look" at his pig, 10 00:01:27,720 --> 00:01:29,959 which turns out to be covered in blisters, 11 00:01:29,960 --> 00:01:32,640 and suddenly, you suspect foot and mouth. 12 00:01:35,120 --> 00:01:38,320 Most of it, you learn on the job from hard experience. 13 00:01:39,800 --> 00:01:44,639 I'll never forget what I was told on my first ever day in Darrowby. 14 00:01:44,640 --> 00:01:49,159 "You won't learn owt in there you can't learn out there." 15 00:01:49,160 --> 00:01:50,799 LAUGHTER 16 00:01:50,800 --> 00:01:54,120 Sometimes, I think it might be the best advice I ever got. 17 00:01:57,000 --> 00:01:58,839 I just don't know how they can charge that much 18 00:01:58,840 --> 00:02:00,679 for a glass of lemonade and a glass of wine. 19 00:02:00,680 --> 00:02:02,399 Could you be a bit more Yorkshire, please? 20 00:02:02,400 --> 00:02:04,599 Oi, I'm no bumpkin! 21 00:02:04,600 --> 00:02:07,359 Hey, when you moved down, it were me showing you what's what. 22 00:02:07,360 --> 00:02:10,439 Now I'm climbing out the window of the nurses' quarters to go dancing. 23 00:02:10,440 --> 00:02:11,759 Jenny, you'll get the boot! 24 00:02:11,760 --> 00:02:14,479 Don't worry, I've got Matron wrapped around my finger. 25 00:02:14,480 --> 00:02:17,399 And the doctors love me. Oh, I'll not tell my dad that, eh? 26 00:02:17,400 --> 00:02:19,319 Oh, go on, give him something to worry about. 27 00:02:19,320 --> 00:02:20,879 Oh, he doesn't need owt else. 28 00:02:20,880 --> 00:02:23,719 Nothing ever changes up there, eh? 29 00:02:23,720 --> 00:02:25,440 Not if we can help it. 30 00:02:29,240 --> 00:02:32,519 But the rules they make for us down here, they change all t'time. 31 00:02:32,520 --> 00:02:34,200 And it's always about more for less. 32 00:02:35,440 --> 00:02:37,959 It's no wonder so many are going over to Friesians. 33 00:02:37,960 --> 00:02:41,039 Friesian cows? You wouldn't do that, though. 34 00:02:41,040 --> 00:02:43,759 You always said quality over quantity is what matters. 35 00:02:43,760 --> 00:02:47,799 Then again, you said you were gonna marry Hugh Hulton, so... 36 00:02:47,800 --> 00:02:49,799 Jenny! JENNY CHUCKLES 37 00:02:49,800 --> 00:02:52,759 I'm thinking about it, that's all. 38 00:02:52,760 --> 00:02:54,519 It's probably daft. 39 00:02:54,520 --> 00:02:56,879 BELL DINGS Come on, we're here. 40 00:02:56,880 --> 00:02:58,040 Oh! 41 00:03:00,360 --> 00:03:02,879 Thank you for the lecture, Sir. Yes, thank you, Mr Herriot. 42 00:03:02,880 --> 00:03:05,439 Not at all. Please tell Mr Carmody I hope he's better soon. 43 00:03:05,440 --> 00:03:06,799 Sorry I missed him. Course, Sir. 44 00:03:06,800 --> 00:03:07,880 James! 45 00:03:09,320 --> 00:03:10,799 I thought you were meeting Jenny? 46 00:03:10,800 --> 00:03:12,759 All I see is this sophisticated young woman. 47 00:03:12,760 --> 00:03:14,599 Oh, he's still so smooth. THEY CHUCKLE 48 00:03:14,600 --> 00:03:16,359 How'd it go? I think I managed to give them 49 00:03:16,360 --> 00:03:17,799 an idea of what it's really like. 50 00:03:17,800 --> 00:03:20,119 You didn't put them off for life? They seemed pretty keen. 51 00:03:20,120 --> 00:03:21,879 I got chatting to a few afterwards. 52 00:03:21,880 --> 00:03:24,039 The things they're learning now, quite incredible. 53 00:03:24,040 --> 00:03:27,279 Yeah, like medicine, in't it? 54 00:03:27,280 --> 00:03:29,919 All the new drugs and techniques they've learnt from the war. 55 00:03:29,920 --> 00:03:32,799 Sometimes, it's like us younger ones are talking a different language 56 00:03:32,800 --> 00:03:35,199 to the older staff. And how old are these older staff? 57 00:03:35,200 --> 00:03:38,239 About our age? No, not that ancient. 58 00:03:38,240 --> 00:03:41,159 Excuse me, less cheek for your elders and betters, please. 59 00:03:41,160 --> 00:03:43,759 I don't believe it, he's gone Yorkshire an' all! 60 00:03:43,760 --> 00:03:44,960 THEY CHUCKLE 61 00:03:58,120 --> 00:04:01,319 I hope them two are being good for Audrey. 62 00:04:01,320 --> 00:04:03,879 I hope Jimmy's been practising his laces. 63 00:04:03,880 --> 00:04:06,759 I told him he can't be starting school not knowing how to do laces. 64 00:04:06,760 --> 00:04:07,880 Aw! 65 00:04:14,840 --> 00:04:16,720 ENGINE REVS, HORN PARPS 66 00:04:18,560 --> 00:04:19,960 HORN PARPS 67 00:04:26,160 --> 00:04:27,399 Oh. 68 00:04:27,400 --> 00:04:28,439 SHE TUTS 69 00:04:28,440 --> 00:04:29,680 HORN PARPS 70 00:04:32,360 --> 00:04:34,120 It's not a race! 71 00:05:00,160 --> 00:05:02,239 BLEATING 72 00:05:02,240 --> 00:05:04,999 I'm sorry, you'll have to move. 73 00:05:05,000 --> 00:05:06,599 Mrs Hall, might I have tea? 74 00:05:06,600 --> 00:05:09,599 I don't know where you got this idea I like coffee - it's awful stuff. 75 00:05:09,600 --> 00:05:11,879 Well, I'll swap you for a lamb. 76 00:05:11,880 --> 00:05:13,319 I'm trying to keep him warm. 77 00:05:13,320 --> 00:05:16,759 And is that more important than my beef stew and dumplings? 78 00:05:16,760 --> 00:05:19,519 Nothing is more important than your beef stew and dumplings. 79 00:05:19,520 --> 00:05:20,679 CHILDREN GIGGLING 80 00:05:20,680 --> 00:05:22,999 Jimmy, I've got my laces wrong again. 81 00:05:23,000 --> 00:05:24,800 Can you help me practise, please? 82 00:05:25,800 --> 00:05:29,679 Uncle Tristan! Oh, I know. 83 00:05:29,680 --> 00:05:32,799 Mum! Dad! They're back! Mummy! 84 00:05:32,800 --> 00:05:34,399 Come here, you two! 85 00:05:34,400 --> 00:05:36,079 Hey! Oh! 86 00:05:36,080 --> 00:05:38,399 Hello! You've grown half an inch! 87 00:05:38,400 --> 00:05:41,399 You've got that uniform on again, it'll be worn by the time you start. 88 00:05:41,400 --> 00:05:43,239 I'm sorry, I did try! 89 00:05:43,240 --> 00:05:45,639 Good lecture, Jim? I'm sure the students were grateful 90 00:05:45,640 --> 00:05:47,599 for a chance to catch up on their sleep. 91 00:05:47,600 --> 00:05:49,999 At least they came - it's one more than you ever went to. 92 00:05:50,000 --> 00:05:51,239 LAUGHTER 93 00:05:51,240 --> 00:05:52,439 Dad! Very good. 94 00:05:52,440 --> 00:05:54,879 Thanks for letting us go, Siegfried. We had a great time. 95 00:05:54,880 --> 00:05:56,279 Well, you've missed the latest. 96 00:05:56,280 --> 00:05:59,519 New practice opening in Brawton. Mm. Chap has a fantastic car. 97 00:05:59,520 --> 00:06:02,679 Fast, little, red, sporty number. Oh, we've seen it. He's a vet? 98 00:06:02,680 --> 00:06:06,519 I've heard he gets his books done over here, so he's back and forth. 99 00:06:06,520 --> 00:06:08,919 I don't care what he does, as long as he keeps out of our way. 100 00:06:08,920 --> 00:06:10,319 Dad, come and see! 101 00:06:10,320 --> 00:06:13,160 What is it? What is it?! 102 00:06:14,720 --> 00:06:16,040 Come on, then! 103 00:06:17,480 --> 00:06:20,599 HE GRUNTS, LAUGHTER 104 00:06:20,600 --> 00:06:22,199 BLEATING 105 00:06:22,200 --> 00:06:25,199 Yes, I know. Coffee. 106 00:06:25,200 --> 00:06:28,119 Why are we going into Uncle Tris's? 107 00:06:28,120 --> 00:06:29,399 Surprise! 108 00:06:29,400 --> 00:06:30,679 SHE GASPS 109 00:06:30,680 --> 00:06:33,599 These are our things. We changed it over! 110 00:06:33,600 --> 00:06:35,559 Me and Rosie have got our own room! 111 00:06:35,560 --> 00:06:39,959 Oh, my goodness! Look what you've done. 112 00:06:39,960 --> 00:06:42,400 It's lovely! WHISPERS: Thank you. 113 00:06:43,600 --> 00:06:47,119 Well, this pair thought it'd be nice for you to come home to. 114 00:06:47,120 --> 00:06:49,599 Course, they had to drag me kicking and screaming 115 00:06:49,600 --> 00:06:51,359 to my private attic suite. 116 00:06:51,360 --> 00:06:52,839 You're going to love it up there. 117 00:06:52,840 --> 00:06:54,879 SHE LAUGHS 118 00:06:54,880 --> 00:06:57,680 Yes. I think this will do. 119 00:06:58,880 --> 00:07:00,839 Whoa! 120 00:07:00,840 --> 00:07:05,159 CHUCKLING: I can't breathe! I can't breathe! 121 00:07:05,160 --> 00:07:08,159 Whoa! I can't breathe! 122 00:07:08,160 --> 00:07:10,439 LAUGHTER Oh, my legs! 123 00:07:10,440 --> 00:07:12,119 My legs! 124 00:07:12,120 --> 00:07:16,039 Oh, James, Geoff Hatfield's been after you while you've been away. 125 00:07:16,040 --> 00:07:18,639 Right. Ticka-ticka-ticka-tick! 126 00:07:18,640 --> 00:07:20,399 Oh, I might just catch him before he closes. 127 00:07:20,400 --> 00:07:23,119 Come on, you two. 128 00:07:23,120 --> 00:07:24,559 Ah! 129 00:07:24,560 --> 00:07:27,959 I don't suppose anyone wants to come to the sweet shop with me? 130 00:07:27,960 --> 00:07:29,239 CHILDREN: I do! We do! 131 00:07:29,240 --> 00:07:32,679 Yes? Yeah! Yes! 132 00:07:32,680 --> 00:07:36,639 Was your lesson like my school's going to be, Dad? 133 00:07:36,640 --> 00:07:38,319 A little bit. 134 00:07:38,320 --> 00:07:40,119 Did you have a sing-song? 135 00:07:40,120 --> 00:07:42,999 There was no time for a sing-song, unfortunately. 136 00:07:43,000 --> 00:07:46,320 There'll be sing-songs in my school, Auntie Audrey said. 137 00:07:47,640 --> 00:07:50,279 I think, Mrs Moffatt, you're speaking of a Russian caramel, 138 00:07:50,280 --> 00:07:52,559 not a treacle toffee. Oh. 139 00:07:52,560 --> 00:07:56,320 The full three ounces, is it? Right as always, Mr Hatfield. 140 00:07:59,080 --> 00:08:03,079 Hello, Alfred. I'm starting school next week. 141 00:08:03,080 --> 00:08:05,839 Hello, Geoff. Cough drops, is it? 142 00:08:05,840 --> 00:08:07,559 How do you always know before I ask? 143 00:08:07,560 --> 00:08:10,799 Oh, it's not me, Mr Herriot. It's Alfred who knows. 144 00:08:10,800 --> 00:08:15,399 Don't tell him - it's not true. Alfred's only a cat. 145 00:08:15,400 --> 00:08:17,119 They keep him going, them cough drops. 146 00:08:17,120 --> 00:08:20,959 We're glad you didn't close during the war, cos we'd never have coped. 147 00:08:20,960 --> 00:08:23,719 Well, to my mind, people come here for a little bit of happiness. 148 00:08:23,720 --> 00:08:26,159 That's not a luxury, it's an essential. 149 00:08:26,160 --> 00:08:28,839 So we had to stay open. 150 00:08:28,840 --> 00:08:30,680 That's what Alfred says, anyway. 151 00:08:31,680 --> 00:08:33,399 Come on, you two, choose your sweets. 152 00:08:33,400 --> 00:08:37,479 Good boy, Alfred. Auntie Jenny sent you some coupons. 153 00:08:37,480 --> 00:08:39,879 Look at them! So, I believe you rang the practice? 154 00:08:39,880 --> 00:08:41,599 Yeah. How's he been since I last saw him? 155 00:08:41,600 --> 00:08:43,559 Well, I'm slightly concerned. 156 00:08:43,560 --> 00:08:47,199 The minerals you gave him don't seem to have perked him up at all. 157 00:08:47,200 --> 00:08:49,199 I examined him, what, two weeks ago? 158 00:08:49,200 --> 00:08:51,079 There was nothing wrong that I could see. 159 00:08:51,080 --> 00:08:53,399 He's just not quite himself. 160 00:08:53,400 --> 00:08:55,479 He looks healthy enough. 161 00:08:55,480 --> 00:08:57,039 What is it that's troubling him? 162 00:08:57,040 --> 00:09:00,999 It's hard to say. He's off his food. Not quite as lively as he was. 163 00:09:01,000 --> 00:09:03,199 Seems to have lost some weight, too. 164 00:09:03,200 --> 00:09:06,640 He may be a bit run down, though he doesn't look it. 165 00:09:08,880 --> 00:09:11,519 I'll take him in, check him over again. 166 00:09:11,520 --> 00:09:13,799 Maybe a tonic will perk him up. 167 00:09:13,800 --> 00:09:15,279 What's that you say, Alfred? 168 00:09:15,280 --> 00:09:17,319 SOFT MEOW 169 00:09:17,320 --> 00:09:19,599 "Nothing to worry about." 170 00:09:19,600 --> 00:09:21,359 GEOFF CHUCKLES 171 00:09:21,360 --> 00:09:23,879 Lemon sherbets and sugar mice. 172 00:09:23,880 --> 00:09:26,639 ALL CHUCKLE 173 00:09:26,640 --> 00:09:28,399 Come on! 174 00:09:28,400 --> 00:09:30,479 Excited to get back to their new room. 175 00:09:30,480 --> 00:09:32,079 Come on, Rosie! Mrs H is a wonder, eh? 176 00:09:32,080 --> 00:09:35,159 Oh, I don't know what I'd have done without her lately. 177 00:09:35,160 --> 00:09:37,359 You'll have a wee bit more time once he starts school. 178 00:09:37,360 --> 00:09:38,439 I will. 179 00:09:38,440 --> 00:09:41,279 Well, there's a lot I want to do up at Heston. 180 00:09:41,280 --> 00:09:42,839 Maybe now's the time. 181 00:09:42,840 --> 00:09:45,119 Is this about the cows again? 182 00:09:45,120 --> 00:09:46,919 Jenny thinks I should do it. 183 00:09:46,920 --> 00:09:48,959 What do you think? 184 00:09:48,960 --> 00:09:51,479 I think it's about more than just a breed. 185 00:09:51,480 --> 00:09:53,319 It's saying goodbye to a whole way of life, 186 00:09:53,320 --> 00:09:54,439 starting a new one. 187 00:09:54,440 --> 00:09:56,999 But you wouldn't be considering it unless you needed to. 188 00:09:57,000 --> 00:09:58,759 If we have another winter like the last one, 189 00:09:58,760 --> 00:10:00,239 I'm not sure the Jerseys will cope. 190 00:10:00,240 --> 00:10:02,959 Friesians would definitely stand a better chance. 191 00:10:02,960 --> 00:10:05,599 It's a roll of the dice, I can't say it's not. 192 00:10:05,600 --> 00:10:08,039 But it might be one you have to take. 193 00:10:08,040 --> 00:10:11,559 And I know you, you'll make it work. Mm. 194 00:10:11,560 --> 00:10:13,560 Now all you have to do is persuade your dad. 195 00:10:15,240 --> 00:10:17,320 THEY CHUCKLE 196 00:10:18,720 --> 00:10:21,999 Afternoon. Afternoon. 197 00:10:22,000 --> 00:10:24,079 Have you brought parkin again? 198 00:10:24,080 --> 00:10:27,079 That baker on the square, he's very good. 199 00:10:27,080 --> 00:10:28,479 Not as good as you, of course. 200 00:10:28,480 --> 00:10:30,359 CHUCKLES Quite right. 201 00:10:30,360 --> 00:10:32,720 We can decide what we're seeing tonight. 202 00:10:33,720 --> 00:10:35,479 Brief Encounter's on, finally. 203 00:10:35,480 --> 00:10:38,559 Oh, yes. I've been looking forward to that. 204 00:10:38,560 --> 00:10:40,399 Dorothy. LAMB BLEATING 205 00:10:40,400 --> 00:10:42,719 I have my hands full, I'm afraid. 206 00:10:42,720 --> 00:10:44,999 It's my friend I've come to see, not you. 207 00:10:45,000 --> 00:10:47,239 We're thinking Brief Encounter. 208 00:10:47,240 --> 00:10:49,039 Oh, don't I get a say? 209 00:10:49,040 --> 00:10:51,319 If we leave it to you, it'll be Henry V again. 210 00:10:51,320 --> 00:10:53,079 Yes, wonderful adaptation. 211 00:10:53,080 --> 00:10:55,999 Olivier has a tendency to rant, but he's fairly good. 212 00:10:56,000 --> 00:10:58,439 You're lucky Audrey and I let you come at all. 213 00:10:58,440 --> 00:11:00,280 Ah, I know better than to get between you two. 214 00:11:02,440 --> 00:11:05,799 BLEATING CONTINUES Oh, what's all that noise about? 215 00:11:05,800 --> 00:11:08,079 He's hypothermic, and he has a broken leg. 216 00:11:08,080 --> 00:11:10,639 He's a pet lamb, I'm afraid. He's someone's pet? 217 00:11:10,640 --> 00:11:14,399 It means he's been orphaned. So you have to hand-rear them. 218 00:11:14,400 --> 00:11:17,279 You find they become very tame and friendly as a result. 219 00:11:17,280 --> 00:11:20,119 And very attached to the person that's nurtured them. 220 00:11:20,120 --> 00:11:22,599 Well, I like him. Yes, he's rather... 221 00:11:22,600 --> 00:11:24,719 What the bloody he...? 222 00:11:24,720 --> 00:11:25,920 Sorry, Dorothy. 223 00:11:27,800 --> 00:11:29,400 Actually, would you mind? 224 00:11:34,960 --> 00:11:37,120 Hello. James! 225 00:11:47,160 --> 00:11:50,839 Have you seen this? Free consultations. 226 00:11:50,840 --> 00:11:53,359 This is the new man with the car. 227 00:11:53,360 --> 00:11:55,439 What's this Granville Bennett trying to do, 228 00:11:55,440 --> 00:11:56,559 put us out of business? 229 00:11:56,560 --> 00:11:59,079 I can't see us losing much business to anyone over in Brawton. 230 00:11:59,080 --> 00:12:01,679 Vets build their reputation on hard work and word of mouth. 231 00:12:01,680 --> 00:12:03,999 They don't poach clients with vulgar advertisements. 232 00:12:04,000 --> 00:12:06,159 That's strange. Bloody mercenary, is what it is. 233 00:12:06,160 --> 00:12:07,719 No, no, the cat. 234 00:12:07,720 --> 00:12:09,679 The owner was right, he has lost weight. 235 00:12:09,680 --> 00:12:11,439 But no fever, and he's otherwise fine. 236 00:12:11,440 --> 00:12:13,039 Full armada of tests, then. 237 00:12:13,040 --> 00:12:15,040 I gave him the full armada two weeks ago. 238 00:12:19,120 --> 00:12:21,199 What's wrong with you, Alfred, eh? 239 00:12:21,200 --> 00:12:23,200 MEOWS SOFTLY 240 00:12:46,400 --> 00:12:47,759 TRISTAN GRUNTS 241 00:12:47,760 --> 00:12:49,560 JIMMY: Bathroom's free! 242 00:12:58,160 --> 00:13:00,040 Morning! Won't be long. 243 00:13:08,680 --> 00:13:10,479 Well, I thought it were very good. 244 00:13:10,480 --> 00:13:12,279 Yes, he's a clever chap, that Coward. 245 00:13:12,280 --> 00:13:15,040 It was ruined for me by the toffee rustler behind us. 246 00:13:16,240 --> 00:13:20,079 You'd got yourself in a lather over that advertisement, is what that is. 247 00:13:20,080 --> 00:13:22,279 We know our clients. We know their animals. 248 00:13:22,280 --> 00:13:24,039 We're not going to lose them to a newcomer. 249 00:13:24,040 --> 00:13:26,839 Even so, I shall be driving over later to put this Bennett straight. 250 00:13:26,840 --> 00:13:28,399 Is that a good idea? 251 00:13:28,400 --> 00:13:30,079 He has to be told. 252 00:13:30,080 --> 00:13:32,199 If he needs to give away free appointments, 253 00:13:32,200 --> 00:13:33,359 he can't be that good. 254 00:13:33,360 --> 00:13:36,559 Besides which, haven't you got a lamb wants feeding? 255 00:13:36,560 --> 00:13:38,279 Yes. Yes, I have. 256 00:13:38,280 --> 00:13:40,399 If I see him around, I'll have a word, all right? 257 00:13:40,400 --> 00:13:42,239 Only if you must. 258 00:13:42,240 --> 00:13:44,839 Good morning. Good morning, Jimmy. 259 00:13:44,840 --> 00:13:47,479 Jimmy, get this off, you monkey. But Mum! 260 00:13:47,480 --> 00:13:49,479 Now, then, Jimmy, think about the dogs. 261 00:13:49,480 --> 00:13:51,319 What do we know about their hair? They lose it. 262 00:13:51,320 --> 00:13:53,439 They shed. And why do they shed? 263 00:13:53,440 --> 00:13:56,559 Because the old fur gets damaged and smelly. Exactly. 264 00:13:56,560 --> 00:13:59,239 And we humans change our clothes frequently for the same reason. 265 00:13:59,240 --> 00:14:01,679 You don't want to start school smelling like a dog, do you? 266 00:14:01,680 --> 00:14:04,640 No, Uncle Siegfried. Away and change, then. 267 00:14:07,240 --> 00:14:08,439 Thank you. 268 00:14:08,440 --> 00:14:10,959 I'm off to Heston with Rosie. Jimmy wants to stay and help you. 269 00:14:10,960 --> 00:14:12,519 Good luck with your dad. 270 00:14:12,520 --> 00:14:15,399 Oh, he'll be putty in my hands. We're out the bathroom, by the way. 271 00:14:15,400 --> 00:14:18,919 Oh, it's too late. I wanted a soak before my first appointment. 272 00:14:18,920 --> 00:14:23,040 You have to be quick off the mark when you're all the way up there. 273 00:14:28,520 --> 00:14:29,800 Ah. 274 00:14:33,600 --> 00:14:35,319 Your grandad loves his old cows, 275 00:14:35,320 --> 00:14:37,799 but I want to buy some nice, new, black-and-white ones. 276 00:14:37,800 --> 00:14:40,079 What do you think he'll say to that? "No!" 277 00:14:40,080 --> 00:14:42,759 And they produce a lot more milk. "No!" 278 00:14:42,760 --> 00:14:44,399 STIFLES LAUGHTER 279 00:14:44,400 --> 00:14:46,999 You've got him down to a tee, you have. 280 00:14:47,000 --> 00:14:48,679 GIGGLES 281 00:14:48,680 --> 00:14:49,879 DOOR OPENS 282 00:14:49,880 --> 00:14:51,399 You're back, then? 283 00:14:51,400 --> 00:14:53,279 Survive without me, Dad? 284 00:14:53,280 --> 00:14:54,879 I had no choice, 285 00:14:54,880 --> 00:14:57,439 what with my daughters disappearing off to London. 286 00:14:57,440 --> 00:14:59,360 I see you're in a good mood (!) 287 00:15:04,240 --> 00:15:06,480 ROSIE GIGGLES Now, then. 288 00:15:19,480 --> 00:15:22,999 Lenny, could you take him? Hello! 289 00:15:23,000 --> 00:15:25,160 Hello. THEY CHUCKLE 290 00:15:26,680 --> 00:15:28,159 I hope not every contractor 291 00:15:28,160 --> 00:15:30,039 gets this type of treatment when they visit. 292 00:15:30,040 --> 00:15:32,079 Just the vet. Hm. 293 00:15:32,080 --> 00:15:33,999 Well, be thankful Siegfried didn't come. 294 00:15:34,000 --> 00:15:35,799 SHE CHUCKLES 295 00:15:35,800 --> 00:15:38,439 Look at this gorgeous creature. And I don't mean you, Lenny. 296 00:15:38,440 --> 00:15:39,559 LENNY LAUGHS 297 00:15:39,560 --> 00:15:41,359 I've noticed this one fighting the bit. 298 00:15:41,360 --> 00:15:42,679 Oh, well, I'll check her teeth. 299 00:15:42,680 --> 00:15:45,199 In fact, I'll give them all the once-over. 300 00:15:45,200 --> 00:15:47,119 And you'll join for tea when you're done? Yeah. 301 00:15:47,120 --> 00:15:49,839 I must tell you all about the latest letter from Daddy. 302 00:15:49,840 --> 00:15:53,319 It's all, "How's young Farnon?" Nothing about how I am! 303 00:15:53,320 --> 00:15:55,439 Well, that's my winning personality, you see. 304 00:15:55,440 --> 00:15:58,199 I think it was when you used the magic words "10% off". 305 00:15:58,200 --> 00:15:59,959 Mm, yeah. 306 00:15:59,960 --> 00:16:01,959 Lenny, will you make sure Captain Farnon gets 307 00:16:01,960 --> 00:16:03,999 everything he needs? 308 00:16:04,000 --> 00:16:07,839 Well, I'll need some hot water, a gallon of ale, 309 00:16:07,840 --> 00:16:10,799 some of those Lincolnshire sausages if there's any left from breakfast. 310 00:16:10,800 --> 00:16:13,919 Oh, and could you peel me a few grapes? 311 00:16:13,920 --> 00:16:15,159 I'll get you a brew, Captain. 312 00:16:15,160 --> 00:16:17,159 CHUCKLING: Yes, all right. 313 00:16:17,160 --> 00:16:19,839 Come on, then, you. Come on, that's it. 314 00:16:19,840 --> 00:16:22,679 Can I help, Dad? Course you can. 315 00:16:22,680 --> 00:16:24,960 Alfred might feel more relaxed if you stroke him. 316 00:16:26,280 --> 00:16:28,759 What's the matter with him? 317 00:16:28,760 --> 00:16:32,400 He's losing weight, off his food, and he's a little bit lethargic. 318 00:16:33,600 --> 00:16:34,999 Sleepy. 319 00:16:35,000 --> 00:16:37,959 I think there something's wrong, but I'm not sure what. 320 00:16:37,960 --> 00:16:40,120 Do you have a hippopotamus? 321 00:16:41,680 --> 00:16:43,200 A hypothesis? 322 00:16:44,680 --> 00:16:46,439 Well, my first thought was a hairball. 323 00:16:46,440 --> 00:16:49,119 But there's no retching, so it must be some other kind of blockage. 324 00:16:49,120 --> 00:16:52,959 The most likely explanation for that is what we call a tumour. 325 00:16:52,960 --> 00:16:55,479 That's bad, isn't it? 326 00:16:55,480 --> 00:16:58,080 If we're lucky, it'll be somewhere where it's safe to take it out. 327 00:17:00,320 --> 00:17:01,960 Alfred says it'll be fine. 328 00:17:03,000 --> 00:17:05,439 Not a word to Mr Hatfield if you see him. 329 00:17:05,440 --> 00:17:07,239 You or Alfred. 330 00:17:07,240 --> 00:17:09,199 I don't want him to worry. 331 00:17:09,200 --> 00:17:11,760 I know how much he dotes on you, Alfred. 332 00:17:20,560 --> 00:17:22,560 MOOING 333 00:17:23,920 --> 00:17:25,439 Jenny's looking well. 334 00:17:25,440 --> 00:17:28,359 Oh, aye? Is she courting? 335 00:17:28,360 --> 00:17:30,360 Not that she said. Good. 336 00:17:32,840 --> 00:17:36,159 These lasses still haven't put their weight back on after the winter, eh? 337 00:17:36,160 --> 00:17:37,440 Aye, they'll get there. 338 00:17:40,040 --> 00:17:42,640 You start to realise why so many are buying Friesians. 339 00:17:43,760 --> 00:17:45,599 Some have, aye. 340 00:17:45,600 --> 00:17:48,399 I suppose they just want to keep their farms going. 341 00:17:48,400 --> 00:17:50,759 These breeds are part of the landscape. 342 00:17:50,760 --> 00:17:54,399 They've shaped it - generations of grazing. 343 00:17:54,400 --> 00:17:56,120 But times are changing, Dad. 344 00:17:58,320 --> 00:18:00,719 I tell you what, you're as well drinking that 345 00:18:00,720 --> 00:18:03,960 as milk from a Friesian, for all the taste it's got. 346 00:18:11,640 --> 00:18:12,839 LAMB BLEATS 347 00:18:12,840 --> 00:18:14,799 Yes, you like it in there, don't you? 348 00:18:14,800 --> 00:18:17,239 So, I just passed The Drovers. 349 00:18:17,240 --> 00:18:20,399 You passed The Drovers? Are you feeling all right? 350 00:18:20,400 --> 00:18:23,359 There's a car outside. Not your best story. 351 00:18:23,360 --> 00:18:26,599 A certain little sporty number. 352 00:18:26,600 --> 00:18:29,639 James, bring the newspaper. I've still got work to do, so... 353 00:18:29,640 --> 00:18:32,400 You said you'd put him straight. You did say. 354 00:18:48,720 --> 00:18:51,239 Bet it's not so sporty with an incontinent goat in the back. 355 00:18:51,240 --> 00:18:53,199 Come on. 356 00:18:53,200 --> 00:18:55,719 If he thinks anyone around here's gonna be impressed by that, 357 00:18:55,720 --> 00:18:57,240 he's got another thing coming. 358 00:19:02,120 --> 00:19:05,399 LAUGHTER And remember, it's thick fog. 359 00:19:05,400 --> 00:19:07,519 Does it bother me I've reversed into a road sign? 360 00:19:07,520 --> 00:19:09,639 Nah, I'm looking forward to my curry. 361 00:19:09,640 --> 00:19:13,079 So I throw the car into gear, drop the clutch, off like a shot - 362 00:19:13,080 --> 00:19:15,839 straight into the neighbour's wall. LAUGHTER 363 00:19:15,840 --> 00:19:17,479 You'd think I'd have had enough, but no! 364 00:19:17,480 --> 00:19:18,640 Mr Bennett? 365 00:19:20,480 --> 00:19:22,959 Who's asking? My name's Herriot. 366 00:19:22,960 --> 00:19:25,439 This is my partner, Mr Farnon, and his brother, Tristan. 367 00:19:25,440 --> 00:19:27,079 We're vets here. Vets. 368 00:19:27,080 --> 00:19:28,799 And we're not too pleased with this. 369 00:19:28,800 --> 00:19:31,639 Now, you may not be aware, but it's kind of an unwritten vet code. 370 00:19:31,640 --> 00:19:34,119 Prominent advertising like this... Yeah, it's not cricket. 371 00:19:34,120 --> 00:19:36,039 It's poaching, is what it is. Oh, is it now? 372 00:19:36,040 --> 00:19:37,639 A discreet listing is acceptable. 373 00:19:37,640 --> 00:19:40,160 Anything else... Poaching! 374 00:19:42,560 --> 00:19:44,759 Skeldale House? Yes. 375 00:19:44,760 --> 00:19:47,240 The little place across the square? It's not little. 376 00:19:48,680 --> 00:19:51,239 I cannot apologise enough. 377 00:19:51,240 --> 00:19:53,039 I had no idea. 378 00:19:53,040 --> 00:19:56,119 The last thing I'd want to do is upset another vet, 379 00:19:56,120 --> 00:19:57,959 especially you boys. BENNETT CHUCKLES 380 00:19:57,960 --> 00:20:00,559 Everywhere I go, they've got a story about you. 381 00:20:00,560 --> 00:20:02,719 The lad from Edinburgh. Glasgow. 382 00:20:02,720 --> 00:20:05,919 And his dad. I'm not his father. 383 00:20:05,920 --> 00:20:07,239 You don't think I'm his father? 384 00:20:07,240 --> 00:20:09,879 And the one who can sing Mary From The Dairy 385 00:20:09,880 --> 00:20:11,359 standing on his head. 386 00:20:11,360 --> 00:20:12,919 Nice to be appreciated. 387 00:20:12,920 --> 00:20:14,799 You've got this incredible reputation. 388 00:20:14,800 --> 00:20:16,239 You must let me buy you all a drink. 389 00:20:16,240 --> 00:20:18,079 It's the least I can do. There's no need for... 390 00:20:18,080 --> 00:20:20,319 No, no, no, I absolutely insist, laddie. 391 00:20:20,320 --> 00:20:21,959 Beryl, pet, four more over here! 392 00:20:21,960 --> 00:20:23,320 BERYL: Right you are, Granville. 393 00:20:24,440 --> 00:20:26,119 Perhaps just the one. 394 00:20:26,120 --> 00:20:27,759 A wee one. Definitely. 395 00:20:27,760 --> 00:20:28,760 Right. 396 00:20:33,480 --> 00:20:35,439 Right, I'm heading off now, Dad. 397 00:20:35,440 --> 00:20:37,199 I might not be back for a day or two. 398 00:20:37,200 --> 00:20:39,839 I want to spend time with Jimmy before he starts school. 399 00:20:39,840 --> 00:20:43,119 Right. Well, tell him from me, anybody thumps him, 400 00:20:43,120 --> 00:20:45,119 thump 'em back, only harder. 401 00:20:45,120 --> 00:20:46,600 There'll be no thumping, thank you. 402 00:20:47,840 --> 00:20:49,599 Before I go, I need to talk to you. 403 00:20:49,600 --> 00:20:52,439 How's our Jimmy starting school already? 404 00:20:52,440 --> 00:20:54,320 SHE SCOFFS I know. 405 00:20:55,840 --> 00:20:58,639 Only seems like yesterday he were learning to walk out in that field. 406 00:20:58,640 --> 00:21:00,400 ROSIE CHATTERS 407 00:21:01,800 --> 00:21:03,800 Dad... Seems like yesterday YOU were. 408 00:21:05,240 --> 00:21:07,679 I can still see it all, you know. 409 00:21:07,680 --> 00:21:08,920 Clear as day. 410 00:21:10,000 --> 00:21:12,800 Our Jenny pretending to drive t'tractor. 411 00:21:14,240 --> 00:21:16,240 And you trying to camp out that night. 412 00:21:18,520 --> 00:21:20,600 Your mam stood there watching you. 413 00:21:23,240 --> 00:21:24,680 As clear as day. 414 00:21:26,760 --> 00:21:28,880 What is it you wanted to say? 415 00:21:30,760 --> 00:21:32,239 Nothing, Dad. Doesn't matter. 416 00:21:32,240 --> 00:21:35,280 Right, come on, Rosie! 417 00:21:37,040 --> 00:21:38,679 You gonna say bye to your grandad? 418 00:21:38,680 --> 00:21:40,039 Bye-bye, Grandad! 419 00:21:40,040 --> 00:21:41,720 Bye-bye, love. 420 00:21:43,040 --> 00:21:44,879 CHUCKLES Good girl. 421 00:21:44,880 --> 00:21:46,920 Ooh, your hands are cold. 422 00:21:48,320 --> 00:21:50,439 Are you keeping them warm? Yes. 423 00:21:50,440 --> 00:21:51,799 That's good. 424 00:21:51,800 --> 00:21:54,559 So, there's this little terrier on the table, 425 00:21:54,560 --> 00:21:58,359 and the owner is frantic about a bee sting in the nether regions. 426 00:21:58,360 --> 00:21:59,999 Will the swelling go down on its own? 427 00:22:00,000 --> 00:22:02,759 Will it do lasting damage? Will it affect his family prospects? 428 00:22:02,760 --> 00:22:04,679 So I say, "I'll give you an ointment, 429 00:22:04,680 --> 00:22:06,039 "but it does sting a little, 430 00:22:06,040 --> 00:22:08,199 "so make sure you give him a treat after." 431 00:22:08,200 --> 00:22:09,759 And the laddie looks at me, and he goes, 432 00:22:09,760 --> 00:22:12,039 "Why's he getting a treat? I'm the one who was stung!" 433 00:22:12,040 --> 00:22:14,040 LAUGHTER 434 00:22:16,840 --> 00:22:18,279 Sounds like a few round here. 435 00:22:18,280 --> 00:22:20,759 Yeah, that'll be before breakfast most days. 436 00:22:20,760 --> 00:22:23,240 Do you want me jumping on the first train back to the smoke? 437 00:22:25,440 --> 00:22:27,839 You were in London? I was there myself recently, 438 00:22:27,840 --> 00:22:29,639 speaking at the Royal Veterinary College. 439 00:22:29,640 --> 00:22:31,239 Oh, impressive. Yeah. 440 00:22:31,240 --> 00:22:33,839 Whether anyone was listening is another matter. 441 00:22:33,840 --> 00:22:35,359 Why the move? 442 00:22:35,360 --> 00:22:37,359 BENNETT SIGHS I loved it there. 443 00:22:37,360 --> 00:22:39,479 But I always thought, when I start my own practice, 444 00:22:39,480 --> 00:22:40,559 it should be up here. 445 00:22:40,560 --> 00:22:42,999 Back to my roots, you know? 446 00:22:43,000 --> 00:22:44,719 Owe it all to my dad, really. 447 00:22:44,720 --> 00:22:48,479 He left me money, that's the only way I could be doing this. 448 00:22:48,480 --> 00:22:50,719 And driving that car. 449 00:22:50,720 --> 00:22:53,479 You're brave. It's a challenging time for rural vets. 450 00:22:53,480 --> 00:22:56,000 A lot of farms are mechanising. Less work for all of us. 451 00:22:57,040 --> 00:22:58,759 I specialise in pets. 452 00:22:58,760 --> 00:23:02,079 Now, I may have to take on some farm work, 453 00:23:02,080 --> 00:23:05,040 but I don't want to step on any toes. 454 00:23:08,000 --> 00:23:10,679 Another? I think I might have had enough. 455 00:23:10,680 --> 00:23:13,279 James, come on. We're just getting to know each other. 456 00:23:13,280 --> 00:23:15,879 Well, it's just, my wife might be wondering... James. 457 00:23:15,880 --> 00:23:19,279 Well, if you absolutely insist. 458 00:23:19,280 --> 00:23:21,399 Yeah, one more can't hurt. Yes, why not? 459 00:23:21,400 --> 00:23:22,439 Good lads! 460 00:23:22,440 --> 00:23:25,360 See, told you. Nothing to worry about. 461 00:23:31,920 --> 00:23:33,639 HELEN: Finally got 'em down. 462 00:23:33,640 --> 00:23:36,639 Only 20 questions from Jimmy about school starting on Monday. 463 00:23:36,640 --> 00:23:39,239 I hope he likes this. 464 00:23:39,240 --> 00:23:40,799 I'm ever so grateful, Audrey. 465 00:23:40,800 --> 00:23:42,400 Oh, I'm glad to do it. 466 00:23:44,280 --> 00:23:46,119 It's a rare night in for you, this, in't it? 467 00:23:46,120 --> 00:23:48,479 Usually off gallivanting. Oh, get away! 468 00:23:48,480 --> 00:23:50,959 It's only now and then. CHUCKLES 469 00:23:50,960 --> 00:23:52,639 It's nice to see you enjoying yourself. 470 00:23:52,640 --> 00:23:55,199 It's made a big difference, Dorothy being back, eh? 471 00:23:55,200 --> 00:23:57,399 In more ways than one. 472 00:23:57,400 --> 00:23:59,679 You mean she keeps Siegfried out of our hair? 473 00:23:59,680 --> 00:24:01,680 The thought never crossed my mind. 474 00:24:02,840 --> 00:24:04,960 No, she's exactly what he needs. 475 00:24:06,000 --> 00:24:08,439 I had a feeling she would be... 476 00:24:08,440 --> 00:24:10,319 if he gave her another chance. 477 00:24:10,320 --> 00:24:13,120 He doesn't know how lucky he is to have you, do you know that? 478 00:24:17,960 --> 00:24:19,880 Where are those three, anyway? 479 00:24:22,120 --> 00:24:24,799 Must be some telling off they're giving that new vet. 480 00:24:24,800 --> 00:24:26,080 Mm. 481 00:24:29,680 --> 00:24:32,839 CHEERING That's nine more to me. 482 00:24:32,840 --> 00:24:35,519 Looks like you're paying for the curry when we go, Siegfried. 483 00:24:35,520 --> 00:24:38,039 We'll see. It's a matter of hand-eye coordination. 484 00:24:38,040 --> 00:24:41,079 Wait until I meet you on the croquet lawn, my friend. 485 00:24:41,080 --> 00:24:42,959 It'll be mallets at dawn. Done one already. 486 00:24:42,960 --> 00:24:44,079 BERYL: Last orders! 487 00:24:44,080 --> 00:24:45,679 Oh, one for the road? I'm getting this. 488 00:24:45,680 --> 00:24:48,559 Well, we'll see about that. Now, wait a second... 489 00:24:48,560 --> 00:24:51,559 THEY CHUCKLE Great lads you work with there. 490 00:24:51,560 --> 00:24:55,239 Well done on winning Siegfried over. It's not always that easy. 491 00:24:55,240 --> 00:24:58,999 All your help, all your advice, it's invaluable. 492 00:24:59,000 --> 00:25:01,799 Tells me I made the right decision to move here. 493 00:25:01,800 --> 00:25:04,599 I wish you luck. Like I say, it's challenging times. 494 00:25:04,600 --> 00:25:06,719 But exciting times. 495 00:25:06,720 --> 00:25:10,159 The way the profession is changing right before our eyes, 496 00:25:10,160 --> 00:25:12,239 it's amazing. Aye, I suppose. 497 00:25:12,240 --> 00:25:13,599 Penicillin alone, 498 00:25:13,600 --> 00:25:16,199 never mind the rest of the treatments coming down the line. 499 00:25:16,200 --> 00:25:18,599 I did my first intramedullary pinning 500 00:25:18,600 --> 00:25:20,999 in a dog recently. 501 00:25:21,000 --> 00:25:24,199 Remarkable. A completely new approach to fractures. 502 00:25:24,200 --> 00:25:25,319 You've done that? 503 00:25:25,320 --> 00:25:27,919 Well, the London clinic was quite forward thinking. 504 00:25:27,920 --> 00:25:30,039 We'd get sent a lot of small animal work 505 00:25:30,040 --> 00:25:31,839 that other vets couldn't handle. 506 00:25:31,840 --> 00:25:33,319 What kind of work? 507 00:25:33,320 --> 00:25:36,959 Oh, intra-abdominal. Soft tissue. Eye surgery. 508 00:25:36,960 --> 00:25:39,399 I wrote a paper or two on eye surgery, in fact. 509 00:25:39,400 --> 00:25:41,599 A paper. Beryl, pet, four more, please. 510 00:25:41,600 --> 00:25:44,759 Right you are, Granville. Too slow, laddie, too slow. 511 00:25:44,760 --> 00:25:47,199 Ah, I saw that, Siegfried, that was only four. 512 00:25:47,200 --> 00:25:48,399 All right, then, four. 513 00:25:48,400 --> 00:25:50,839 I turn my back for two seconds to buy a couple of drinks and... 514 00:25:50,840 --> 00:25:53,440 TRISTAN: He's right, actually. Put them up again. 515 00:26:05,560 --> 00:26:08,680 TRISTAN CHUCKLING 516 00:26:15,400 --> 00:26:17,640 SLEEPILY: Gerald, no. 517 00:26:24,040 --> 00:26:27,599 Big night, was it? I suppose it must have been. 518 00:26:27,600 --> 00:26:29,439 I've never seen a more sorry state. 519 00:26:29,440 --> 00:26:31,399 And whoever tried to make rarebit on the stove, 520 00:26:31,400 --> 00:26:33,759 Audrey's not happy wi' you. 521 00:26:33,760 --> 00:26:36,680 Shape yourselves, the three of you, you've got appointments. What? 522 00:26:38,440 --> 00:26:42,240 Here, Sister Rose dropped your X-rays off. Thank you. 523 00:26:44,760 --> 00:26:46,799 I remember there was a car. 524 00:26:46,800 --> 00:26:48,879 My God. What did he do to us? 525 00:26:48,880 --> 00:26:50,759 When can we do it again? 526 00:26:50,760 --> 00:26:52,760 What happened to my rarebit? 527 00:26:54,400 --> 00:26:58,119 Papers. It's coming back to me. Granville, he's published papers. 528 00:26:58,120 --> 00:27:00,039 Yes, well, I expect I'd have published papers 529 00:27:00,040 --> 00:27:01,879 if I wasn't so busy being an actual vet. 530 00:27:01,880 --> 00:27:03,839 This is cutting edge stuff. He's done research. 531 00:27:03,840 --> 00:27:06,399 He's highly skilled. Yes, well, he's over in Brawton. 532 00:27:06,400 --> 00:27:08,159 He said he's not gonna do farm work. 533 00:27:08,160 --> 00:27:10,359 Cos he knows pets are where the money is now. 534 00:27:10,360 --> 00:27:12,519 I've been saying it for a long time. You have? 535 00:27:12,520 --> 00:27:15,399 I think you're both worrying yourselves unnecessarily. 536 00:27:15,400 --> 00:27:17,199 I mean, he's a decent enough fellow, 537 00:27:17,200 --> 00:27:20,719 but he clearly doesn't know the first thing about rural practice. 538 00:27:20,720 --> 00:27:22,519 Did you see the way he flipped that shilling 539 00:27:22,520 --> 00:27:25,999 and got it to land sideways on? Yes, that was very good! 540 00:27:26,000 --> 00:27:27,520 THEY CHUCKLE 541 00:27:31,600 --> 00:27:33,360 That can't be right. 542 00:27:35,680 --> 00:27:38,199 Alfred's X-rays. What is it? 543 00:27:38,200 --> 00:27:39,640 They're clear. 544 00:27:41,280 --> 00:27:42,960 No tumour, no nothing. 545 00:27:47,200 --> 00:27:49,160 Good night, were it? 546 00:27:55,320 --> 00:27:57,320 HE GRUMBLES 547 00:28:09,040 --> 00:28:10,959 Go on. 548 00:28:10,960 --> 00:28:12,720 Come on, Alfred. 549 00:28:16,280 --> 00:28:18,280 SNIFFING 550 00:28:19,480 --> 00:28:21,480 MEOWS SOFTLY 551 00:28:24,760 --> 00:28:26,199 No news yet, Geoff. 552 00:28:26,200 --> 00:28:29,239 My fear was he had a tumour, but there's nothing on the X-rays. 553 00:28:29,240 --> 00:28:31,559 And the blood tests are clear as well. 554 00:28:31,560 --> 00:28:32,959 It's good news, in a way, 555 00:28:32,960 --> 00:28:34,999 but it doesn't leave us much further on. 556 00:28:35,000 --> 00:28:37,719 There are a few more things I'd like to try, so... 557 00:28:37,720 --> 00:28:41,439 Yes. I'll be in touch as soon as possible. 558 00:28:41,440 --> 00:28:43,199 Bye, Geoff. 559 00:28:43,200 --> 00:28:46,119 It makes no sense. I can't find a single thing wrong with him. 560 00:28:46,120 --> 00:28:47,959 But he's still not eating. 561 00:28:47,960 --> 00:28:50,439 If I don't work it out, he could die. 562 00:28:50,440 --> 00:28:52,880 You're trying your hardest for him, that's all you can do. 563 00:28:53,880 --> 00:28:55,079 How did it go with your dad? 564 00:28:55,080 --> 00:28:57,520 Oh, I'm not sure it's such a great idea after all. 565 00:28:58,720 --> 00:29:00,679 Because if we get them and it works out, 566 00:29:00,680 --> 00:29:03,079 then we'll want more, then we'll need a milking shed, 567 00:29:03,080 --> 00:29:05,960 and a new barn and... it's just too much. 568 00:29:52,360 --> 00:29:53,519 I'm stumped. 569 00:29:53,520 --> 00:29:55,359 He's lost more weight since I brought him in. 570 00:29:55,360 --> 00:29:56,559 He's dehydrated. 571 00:29:56,560 --> 00:29:59,119 He's clearly suffering, and I've no idea why. 572 00:29:59,120 --> 00:30:00,959 Temperature still normal? Completely. 573 00:30:00,960 --> 00:30:02,479 The X-rays are clear, as you can see. 574 00:30:02,480 --> 00:30:04,239 So are the bloods. Mouth? 575 00:30:04,240 --> 00:30:06,079 No wounds on his gums, no dental problems, 576 00:30:06,080 --> 00:30:07,439 nothing on his breath. 577 00:30:07,440 --> 00:30:08,799 So it's not jaundice. 578 00:30:08,800 --> 00:30:10,999 His urine and faecal samples were clear. 579 00:30:11,000 --> 00:30:13,839 No parasites, no infections. Nothing that shouldn't be there. 580 00:30:13,840 --> 00:30:16,239 Kidneys? Diabetes? Nope. 581 00:30:16,240 --> 00:30:18,480 Poisons? He doesn't go outside, so... 582 00:30:19,880 --> 00:30:22,319 TOGETHER: The sweet shop. Could he have eaten something? 583 00:30:22,320 --> 00:30:25,239 Geoff keeps a close eye on him. He's never had any problems before. 584 00:30:25,240 --> 00:30:28,519 I'm not seeing breathing difficulties or seizures 585 00:30:28,520 --> 00:30:30,319 or anything neurological. 586 00:30:30,320 --> 00:30:31,559 Perhaps he's just run down. 587 00:30:31,560 --> 00:30:34,519 Maybe you could try him with a tonic. First thing I did. 588 00:30:34,520 --> 00:30:36,600 Alfred the Great conundrum. 589 00:30:41,560 --> 00:30:43,879 And this goat said, "What's my name?" 590 00:30:43,880 --> 00:30:46,399 Goaty. "No, I'm Goaty. That one's Oaty." 591 00:30:46,400 --> 00:30:48,479 No, you're Goaty. That's Oaty. 592 00:30:48,480 --> 00:30:50,239 We look very alike. 593 00:30:50,240 --> 00:30:51,680 BOTH GIGGLE 594 00:30:52,880 --> 00:30:54,959 Right, you, what are you most looking forward to 595 00:30:54,960 --> 00:30:56,559 about starting school? 596 00:30:56,560 --> 00:30:59,719 Everything! You'll make lots of new friends. 597 00:30:59,720 --> 00:31:01,399 You'll learn your letters and numbers. 598 00:31:01,400 --> 00:31:04,839 There'll be something new every day. Not every day. 599 00:31:04,840 --> 00:31:08,000 What do you mean? Cos some days, I help my dad. 600 00:31:09,160 --> 00:31:11,039 Well, you can't help your dad on school days. 601 00:31:11,040 --> 00:31:12,680 You have to go to school. 602 00:31:16,840 --> 00:31:18,839 I said it wasn't a Turkish delight. 603 00:31:18,840 --> 00:31:20,799 Oh, yes, you did. Erm... 604 00:31:20,800 --> 00:31:25,159 Something in the nature of a pastille? 605 00:31:25,160 --> 00:31:29,559 No, Mr Hatfield, softer than that, with a very sweet flavour. 606 00:31:29,560 --> 00:31:31,959 I've had them once before. It was around Christmas time. 607 00:31:31,960 --> 00:31:34,279 I remember, cos little Tommy fell off his bike, 608 00:31:34,280 --> 00:31:36,919 and I said, "But..." Mr Hatfield? 609 00:31:36,920 --> 00:31:38,480 Yes, Madam? 610 00:31:40,120 --> 00:31:43,040 Never mind. I'll try again another time. 611 00:31:46,800 --> 00:31:49,519 Are you all right, Geoff? Y-Yes, I'm fine. 612 00:31:49,520 --> 00:31:53,199 Erm... Any news yet? 613 00:31:53,200 --> 00:31:55,519 I have to admit, I'm racking my brains. 614 00:31:55,520 --> 00:31:58,039 He's obviously very unwell, and he's getting worse. 615 00:31:58,040 --> 00:32:00,679 I just can't find out what's causing it. 616 00:32:00,680 --> 00:32:02,279 I feel like it's staring me in the face, 617 00:32:02,280 --> 00:32:04,239 and I just can't see it. 618 00:32:04,240 --> 00:32:06,839 I'm doing everything I can. I'll keep trying. 619 00:32:06,840 --> 00:32:08,360 I know how much he means to you. 620 00:32:09,480 --> 00:32:12,679 I am rather at a loss without him. 621 00:32:12,680 --> 00:32:16,560 I sometimes think I open up the shop more for him than I do for myself. 622 00:32:18,080 --> 00:32:20,280 He's what got me through the war. 623 00:32:22,600 --> 00:32:25,640 Mr Herriot, I don't mean to offend, but... 624 00:32:27,880 --> 00:32:31,639 ...I saw that. It mentions that he's a small animal specialist. 625 00:32:31,640 --> 00:32:34,920 I-I wonder if it's worth getting a second opinion? 626 00:32:36,920 --> 00:32:41,080 Of course... if that's what you'd like to do. 627 00:32:42,800 --> 00:32:45,720 I know Mr Bennett. I'll speak to him myself. 628 00:32:51,640 --> 00:32:53,759 Surely, it's not asking much. 629 00:32:53,760 --> 00:32:55,399 I work just as hard as everyone else. 630 00:32:55,400 --> 00:32:56,719 Harder, if anything. 631 00:32:56,720 --> 00:32:59,959 My one luxury is I like to have a soak in the bath. 632 00:32:59,960 --> 00:33:02,079 What about that whisky you keep in the sock drawer? 633 00:33:02,080 --> 00:33:04,919 One of my two luxuries. 634 00:33:04,920 --> 00:33:07,199 I bet Granville Bennett has a bath whenever he wants. 635 00:33:07,200 --> 00:33:08,879 Granville who? 636 00:33:08,880 --> 00:33:10,559 I realise it sounds petty, 637 00:33:10,560 --> 00:33:13,119 but sometimes, it's the only quiet place in the house. 638 00:33:13,120 --> 00:33:15,239 I do a lot of my thinking in there. 639 00:33:15,240 --> 00:33:18,359 And that, you know, helps. I know it does. 640 00:33:18,360 --> 00:33:20,679 Over here, it's different. 641 00:33:20,680 --> 00:33:22,599 Over here, I'm still Captain Farnon. 642 00:33:22,600 --> 00:33:24,879 You didn't grow up here. 643 00:33:24,880 --> 00:33:27,559 I'm not sure anyone's family stops seeing them as a child 644 00:33:27,560 --> 00:33:28,919 until they've flown the nest. 645 00:33:28,920 --> 00:33:30,519 You haven't flown the nest. 646 00:33:30,520 --> 00:33:31,759 Yes, but my nest is so large, 647 00:33:31,760 --> 00:33:33,999 I can go weeks without seeing my father. 648 00:33:34,000 --> 00:33:36,439 That's when he's even in the country. 649 00:33:36,440 --> 00:33:38,119 Also, we have several bathrooms. 650 00:33:38,120 --> 00:33:40,199 You're welcome to bathe in them whenever you like. 651 00:33:40,200 --> 00:33:41,719 Thank you, but no. 652 00:33:41,720 --> 00:33:43,359 You are beginning to niff a bit. 653 00:33:43,360 --> 00:33:44,919 Well, it's the principle. 654 00:33:44,920 --> 00:33:47,119 I'd like to have a bath in my own home. 655 00:33:47,120 --> 00:33:50,000 Hm. Well, don't say you weren't offered. 656 00:34:30,920 --> 00:34:33,080 HORN HONKS James! 657 00:34:34,160 --> 00:34:36,120 Good to see you! 658 00:34:39,160 --> 00:34:41,199 How do you like the place? 659 00:34:41,200 --> 00:34:42,479 Impressive. 660 00:34:42,480 --> 00:34:44,279 Still getting set up, of course. 661 00:34:44,280 --> 00:34:47,680 I'm installing a dedicated operating theatre at the back. 662 00:34:51,080 --> 00:34:54,599 I wondered if... you might be willing to give a second opinion. 663 00:34:54,600 --> 00:34:57,039 It's a cat - consistent weight loss, lethargy, 664 00:34:57,040 --> 00:34:59,279 loss of appetite, general malaise. 665 00:34:59,280 --> 00:35:00,879 All tests inconclusive. 666 00:35:00,880 --> 00:35:04,039 Of course. Why don't you have him brought in tomorrow? 667 00:35:04,040 --> 00:35:05,719 Thank you. Happy to help. 668 00:35:05,720 --> 00:35:07,200 I'm sure I can get to the bottom of it. 669 00:35:24,440 --> 00:35:26,879 Hey, look what Auntie Audrey's made for you. 670 00:35:26,880 --> 00:35:29,319 Arms up, let's see if it fits. 671 00:35:29,320 --> 00:35:30,359 Arms up! 672 00:35:30,360 --> 00:35:32,599 Looks scratchy. 673 00:35:32,600 --> 00:35:34,559 You've not been out of that uniform for weeks. 674 00:35:34,560 --> 00:35:36,480 Now I'm asking you to wear it, you're saying no? 675 00:35:38,480 --> 00:35:39,520 What's the matter? 676 00:35:40,640 --> 00:35:42,439 Don't want to go. 677 00:35:42,440 --> 00:35:45,639 What? You don't want to go to school? 678 00:35:45,640 --> 00:35:49,159 Why? Not if I can't be a vet any more. 679 00:35:49,160 --> 00:35:52,159 Oh, Jimmy, vets have to know their letters and numbers. 680 00:35:52,160 --> 00:35:53,599 They have to go to school. 681 00:35:53,600 --> 00:35:55,480 I already am a vet. 682 00:35:56,680 --> 00:36:01,519 And you still will be at weekends and school holidays. 683 00:36:01,520 --> 00:36:03,200 It's not the same. 684 00:36:04,440 --> 00:36:05,879 I know. 685 00:36:05,880 --> 00:36:07,959 Hey, but if everything stayed the same, 686 00:36:07,960 --> 00:36:09,959 your dad would still be up in Glasgow. 687 00:36:09,960 --> 00:36:13,520 I'd never have met him. We'd never have had you and Rosie. 688 00:36:16,840 --> 00:36:18,879 I won't say it's not sad when things change, 689 00:36:18,880 --> 00:36:20,400 cos it is sometimes. 690 00:36:21,480 --> 00:36:24,439 But they change so we can have new happy things. 691 00:36:24,440 --> 00:36:26,120 Maybe better things. 692 00:36:27,920 --> 00:36:30,320 All you have to do is close your eyes... 693 00:36:31,920 --> 00:36:33,480 ...put your arms in the air... 694 00:36:34,480 --> 00:36:36,239 ...and grab it! 695 00:36:36,240 --> 00:36:38,680 CHUCKLES That's better. There we go. 696 00:36:48,640 --> 00:36:50,159 Thank you for doing what you could. 697 00:36:50,160 --> 00:36:51,600 I'm sorry I couldn't do more. 698 00:36:54,120 --> 00:36:55,520 Bye, Alfred. 699 00:36:57,120 --> 00:36:58,800 ALFRED MEOWS 700 00:36:59,920 --> 00:37:01,480 He says, "Goodbye, Jimmy." 701 00:37:08,000 --> 00:37:10,319 Alfred's very poorly. 702 00:37:10,320 --> 00:37:12,679 I'm afraid so. 703 00:37:12,680 --> 00:37:14,359 You can tell he's poorly. 704 00:37:14,360 --> 00:37:16,479 He always used to be licking himself clean, 705 00:37:16,480 --> 00:37:18,519 and now he doesn't even bother. 706 00:37:18,520 --> 00:37:21,840 You're right, he was always licking himself, wasn't he? 707 00:37:23,480 --> 00:37:26,120 More than any cat I've known, actually. 708 00:37:28,320 --> 00:37:30,319 Jimmy. 709 00:37:30,320 --> 00:37:32,439 You know what you are? 710 00:37:32,440 --> 00:37:34,200 The best vet I know. 711 00:37:45,320 --> 00:37:47,239 Wait, wait! Hm? 712 00:37:47,240 --> 00:37:49,119 I think I know what's wrong. No, Mr Herriot... 713 00:37:49,120 --> 00:37:51,839 I'd like your permission to carry out an exploratory laparotomy. 714 00:37:51,840 --> 00:37:53,999 Cut him open? I think there is a blockage, 715 00:37:54,000 --> 00:37:55,720 but it's the only way to know for sure. 716 00:37:57,080 --> 00:37:59,359 Well, I don't know. He... He's old. 717 00:37:59,360 --> 00:38:01,559 And he's frail right now, and yes, it's a risk. 718 00:38:01,560 --> 00:38:05,159 I wouldn't suggest it if I didn't think it could save Alfred's life. 719 00:38:05,160 --> 00:38:07,719 Well, perhaps I should at least ask Mr Bennett first. 720 00:38:07,720 --> 00:38:10,199 Mr Bennett is very skilled, but he doesn't know Alfred. 721 00:38:10,200 --> 00:38:11,400 I do! 722 00:38:13,240 --> 00:38:14,440 All right. 723 00:38:29,080 --> 00:38:31,759 I'm doing a laparotomy. 724 00:38:31,760 --> 00:38:33,199 For what? The X-rays didn't... 725 00:38:33,200 --> 00:38:36,119 It must something that doesn't show on an X-ray plate, like a hairball. 726 00:38:36,120 --> 00:38:37,879 But you've already checked for hairballs. 727 00:38:37,880 --> 00:38:40,799 Not in the throat. Further down. That's why he's not retching. 728 00:38:40,800 --> 00:38:42,679 Are you sure? If you're wrong... 729 00:38:42,680 --> 00:38:44,439 Could you help me sedate him, please? 730 00:38:44,440 --> 00:38:45,960 ALFRED MEOWS 731 00:38:51,600 --> 00:38:54,639 DOOR OPENS Afternoon! 732 00:38:54,640 --> 00:38:56,359 Now, I've had a little look, 733 00:38:56,360 --> 00:38:58,759 and I Know Where I'm Going is coming on. 734 00:38:58,760 --> 00:39:01,439 Oh, I don't know that one. How about Thursday? 735 00:39:01,440 --> 00:39:04,159 It's one of my book-keeping days, 736 00:39:04,160 --> 00:39:07,439 but I finish at five, so we should still make it, 737 00:39:07,440 --> 00:39:09,719 all being well. 738 00:39:09,720 --> 00:39:12,199 You know, I don't mind if you and Mr Farnon 739 00:39:12,200 --> 00:39:14,359 want to go by yourselves sometimes. 740 00:39:14,360 --> 00:39:16,559 Why would we do a thing like that? 741 00:39:16,560 --> 00:39:19,639 Well, you might want some time on your own. 742 00:39:19,640 --> 00:39:21,999 I'd hate to feel like I were getting in the way. 743 00:39:22,000 --> 00:39:23,999 If anyone's getting in the way, it's me. 744 00:39:24,000 --> 00:39:27,639 You're working, and here's me getting under your feet. 745 00:39:27,640 --> 00:39:29,800 No, if you were in my way, I'd tell you. 746 00:39:37,080 --> 00:39:38,640 Can you get to the stomach? 747 00:39:39,960 --> 00:39:41,160 I think so. 748 00:39:45,360 --> 00:39:46,440 There's something there. 749 00:39:51,200 --> 00:39:53,679 It's like a doughy mass. 750 00:39:53,680 --> 00:39:56,120 Could you hold the stomach while I cut? Yes, of course. 751 00:40:04,040 --> 00:40:05,600 That's it. 752 00:40:15,480 --> 00:40:16,880 It's huge. 753 00:40:21,200 --> 00:40:23,560 Hairball. You were right. 754 00:40:27,440 --> 00:40:29,600 Let's get it cleaned out and get him stitched back up. 755 00:40:31,480 --> 00:40:32,920 I think there's more in there. 756 00:40:35,520 --> 00:40:37,639 It feels like it's gone through into the intestine. 757 00:40:37,640 --> 00:40:39,599 Even more trauma for Alfred. 758 00:40:39,600 --> 00:40:41,320 Best be quick, then. 759 00:40:50,640 --> 00:40:52,599 Can I get you anything, Geoff? 760 00:40:52,600 --> 00:40:53,919 No, thanks. 761 00:40:53,920 --> 00:40:56,640 He's in the right place, you know. 762 00:41:05,680 --> 00:41:10,600 All right. That should do it. 763 00:41:14,360 --> 00:41:17,599 We'll have to see how he recovers, but he's got a chance now. 764 00:41:17,600 --> 00:41:20,039 Well played, James. You too. 765 00:41:20,040 --> 00:41:21,839 We're lucky you spotted the rest of it. 766 00:41:21,840 --> 00:41:23,640 Not at all. The credit is entirely yours. 767 00:41:25,840 --> 00:41:28,159 I already agreed to send him to Granville. 768 00:41:28,160 --> 00:41:31,439 What? It's what the owner wanted. 769 00:41:31,440 --> 00:41:33,440 What else could I do? 770 00:41:41,240 --> 00:41:43,999 I tell you who I ran into - Moira Bagley. 771 00:41:44,000 --> 00:41:46,359 Oh, yes? She didn't half look well. 772 00:41:46,360 --> 00:41:48,439 Well, there's a reason. 773 00:41:48,440 --> 00:41:51,319 Dorothy. Are you all right? 774 00:41:51,320 --> 00:41:53,880 You know James was ready to let Granville Bennett take over? 775 00:41:55,920 --> 00:41:58,759 He were probably trying to do what were best for the cat. 776 00:41:58,760 --> 00:42:01,359 He thinks Bennett's more advanced, for God's sake. 777 00:42:01,360 --> 00:42:03,239 I can't imagine how. 778 00:42:03,240 --> 00:42:04,839 You're as forward-thinking as anyone. 779 00:42:04,840 --> 00:42:06,679 I've heard you say how much you make sure 780 00:42:06,680 --> 00:42:10,039 you keep up with the fancy new treatments and whatnot. 781 00:42:10,040 --> 00:42:13,320 Yes, erm... He should be worried about keeping up with you. 782 00:42:15,840 --> 00:42:17,560 Yes. You're right. 783 00:42:20,080 --> 00:42:21,880 Yes, you're absolutely right. 784 00:42:29,360 --> 00:42:30,920 I'll need to keep him till tomorrow. 785 00:42:32,320 --> 00:42:34,479 But I have every hope he'll make a full recovery. 786 00:42:34,480 --> 00:42:38,039 Oh, thank you. 787 00:42:38,040 --> 00:42:40,839 I-I'm sorry if I was... impolite 788 00:42:40,840 --> 00:42:43,720 to ask for a second opinion, Mr Herriot. 789 00:42:45,640 --> 00:42:47,360 I should never have doubted you. 790 00:42:51,520 --> 00:42:54,519 Get yourself dry fast as you can. Jump up and down to keep warm. 791 00:42:54,520 --> 00:42:57,519 At last! Oh, I think we've used the last of the hot water. 792 00:42:57,520 --> 00:42:59,039 Bath's still full if you want it, 793 00:42:59,040 --> 00:43:01,120 but one of the kids might have done a wee in it. 794 00:43:11,520 --> 00:43:14,719 I have it, Mrs Townsend. It was right in front of my nose. 795 00:43:14,720 --> 00:43:17,359 Marshmallow! That's the one! 796 00:43:17,360 --> 00:43:21,199 Thank you, Mr Hatfield. Goodbye. Thank you. 797 00:43:21,200 --> 00:43:22,399 Hello, Geoff. 798 00:43:22,400 --> 00:43:24,039 I just wanted to check up on him. 799 00:43:24,040 --> 00:43:28,239 A little treat for Jimmy before he starts school. 800 00:43:28,240 --> 00:43:31,559 Oh, yes. Almost the big day. 801 00:43:31,560 --> 00:43:34,879 And Alfred sends his thanks. 802 00:43:34,880 --> 00:43:36,400 Well, that's very kind of you. 803 00:43:39,080 --> 00:43:41,439 He seems much more his old self. GEOFF CHUCKLES 804 00:43:41,440 --> 00:43:44,239 That he is. Hey, hey, we'll have none of that! 805 00:43:44,240 --> 00:43:46,480 We've had words about that, haven't we, Alfred, eh? 806 00:43:48,160 --> 00:43:49,639 Bye, Geoff. 807 00:43:49,640 --> 00:43:51,280 ALFRED MEOWS 808 00:43:53,320 --> 00:43:56,440 He says, "Nothing to worry about, Mr Herriot." 809 00:44:12,560 --> 00:44:14,919 Do you have somewhere I could put this to good use? 810 00:44:14,920 --> 00:44:16,399 Of course. 811 00:44:16,400 --> 00:44:19,279 Turns out I can't get a soak in my own home after all. 812 00:44:19,280 --> 00:44:21,120 I want you to feel at home here. 813 00:44:23,600 --> 00:44:25,439 In which case, do you think we could take down 814 00:44:25,440 --> 00:44:27,919 this portrait of your ancestor? 815 00:44:27,920 --> 00:44:30,159 His eyes follow me. 816 00:44:30,160 --> 00:44:32,160 SHE LAUGHS 817 00:44:34,320 --> 00:44:38,440 So, Dad, I've been thinking... Groundwater's up in t'back field. 818 00:44:39,760 --> 00:44:42,919 Aye, I know. Listen... Be more bloody trenches to dig. 819 00:44:42,920 --> 00:44:46,399 Never stops. Dad, it's about the cows. 820 00:44:46,400 --> 00:44:47,720 Cows, is it? 821 00:44:49,040 --> 00:44:50,079 I've got an idea. 822 00:44:50,080 --> 00:44:52,119 And it is something we said we'd never do, 823 00:44:52,120 --> 00:44:55,439 but times are changing, and it makes a lot of financial sense. 824 00:44:55,440 --> 00:44:58,480 Oh, aye? So you want some Friesians? 825 00:44:59,520 --> 00:45:01,079 Yes. 826 00:45:01,080 --> 00:45:04,399 Well, if you want some Friesians, you'd better get some. 827 00:45:04,400 --> 00:45:09,039 What, you knew? Course I knew. I'm your father. 828 00:45:09,040 --> 00:45:10,319 And you don't mind? 829 00:45:10,320 --> 00:45:12,119 Seems to me you've got your mind made up. 830 00:45:12,120 --> 00:45:14,159 No point me arguing. 831 00:45:14,160 --> 00:45:15,959 Right, well, I thought we'd start with six. 832 00:45:15,960 --> 00:45:18,279 Six? You've got no chance. 833 00:45:18,280 --> 00:45:21,560 You sell five of ours, you could have four Friesians. 834 00:45:22,600 --> 00:45:26,239 Oh, ta very much. I only thought I'd get two. 835 00:45:26,240 --> 00:45:27,720 Oh, did you? 836 00:45:31,640 --> 00:45:33,640 TRISTAN CHUCKLES 837 00:45:35,200 --> 00:45:37,479 SIGHS HAPPILY 838 00:45:37,480 --> 00:45:38,680 Yes. 839 00:45:45,880 --> 00:45:47,320 Yes! 840 00:45:56,960 --> 00:45:58,199 James! 841 00:45:58,200 --> 00:46:00,359 Whatever happened to the cat you were gonna bring me? 842 00:46:00,360 --> 00:46:02,519 Made a full recovery, I'm glad to say. 843 00:46:02,520 --> 00:46:04,239 But thanks for your offer. Good! 844 00:46:04,240 --> 00:46:05,879 Can't stop - appointments. 845 00:46:05,880 --> 00:46:09,679 But I just wanted to let you know, I've heard you loud and clear, 846 00:46:09,680 --> 00:46:12,439 and I've amended my advertisement accordingly. 847 00:46:12,440 --> 00:46:13,799 That's big of you, Granville. 848 00:46:13,800 --> 00:46:16,239 It's the least I can do. I don't want to upset anyone. 849 00:46:16,240 --> 00:46:19,519 I'm sure we'll be seeing a lot more of each other. 850 00:46:19,520 --> 00:46:21,120 Cheerio! 851 00:46:37,240 --> 00:46:40,079 Lovely and warm there, aren't you? 852 00:46:40,080 --> 00:46:42,279 Your friend didn't get this treatment, you know. 853 00:46:42,280 --> 00:46:43,960 LAMB BLEATS 854 00:46:49,280 --> 00:46:51,079 Where did that come from? 855 00:46:51,080 --> 00:46:53,119 I have my sources. 856 00:46:53,120 --> 00:46:55,879 How much was it? It's progress, James. 857 00:46:55,880 --> 00:46:58,519 I don't want you harrumphing like when we got the X-ray machine. 858 00:46:58,520 --> 00:46:59,520 Me, harrumphing? 859 00:47:03,720 --> 00:47:06,400 Mrs H will be happy to have her stove back, anyway. 860 00:47:13,520 --> 00:47:15,879 Right, where's your satchel? 861 00:47:15,880 --> 00:47:16,880 Go and look! 862 00:47:20,360 --> 00:47:22,919 Aunty Audrey! 863 00:47:22,920 --> 00:47:25,879 It's your favourite - egg. Thank you. 864 00:47:25,880 --> 00:47:28,440 Jimmy, satchel! 865 00:47:33,400 --> 00:47:34,719 Thank you. 866 00:47:34,720 --> 00:47:36,720 Look at those laces. Let's get them done. 867 00:47:37,960 --> 00:47:40,759 All right, rabbit ears, cross them over, 868 00:47:40,760 --> 00:47:42,159 pull the ears tight - there we go! 869 00:47:42,160 --> 00:47:44,280 Thank you, Uncle Tristan. 870 00:47:45,720 --> 00:47:47,639 Good luck, Jimmy. Thank you. 871 00:47:47,640 --> 00:47:49,239 Good luck! 872 00:47:49,240 --> 00:47:50,919 Let's go, let's go, let's go! 873 00:47:50,920 --> 00:47:52,959 Have fun! Shall we wave goodbye? 874 00:47:52,960 --> 00:47:54,479 Come on, this way. 875 00:47:54,480 --> 00:47:56,800 TOGETHER: Bye! Let's go, let's go! 876 00:47:58,800 --> 00:48:01,279 Say bye. Bye. Bye, Jimmy! 877 00:48:01,280 --> 00:48:03,759 Bye-bye. Goodbye! Have fun. 878 00:48:03,760 --> 00:48:06,079 Bye! Bye, Rosie Posie! 879 00:48:06,080 --> 00:48:07,400 Have a wonderful day. 880 00:48:23,120 --> 00:48:24,839 Hello. 881 00:48:24,840 --> 00:48:26,280 Right. 882 00:48:30,080 --> 00:48:33,840 Don't forget, vets always try their very best. 883 00:48:36,520 --> 00:48:38,679 We're proud of you. 884 00:48:38,680 --> 00:48:40,160 Now go on. 885 00:48:42,480 --> 00:48:44,720 SHE SIGHS 886 00:48:46,200 --> 00:48:47,720 Go on! 887 00:48:52,000 --> 00:48:53,839 I know just how he feels. 888 00:48:53,840 --> 00:48:56,159 The thing about my job is you can do it for ten years 889 00:48:56,160 --> 00:48:58,160 and it still feels like day one every day. 890 00:48:59,520 --> 00:49:02,759 Oh, well, since it's your first day, I've got a special treat for you. 891 00:49:02,760 --> 00:49:04,479 Oh, aye? 892 00:49:04,480 --> 00:49:07,559 You can come to t'cattle market with me and my dad. 893 00:49:07,560 --> 00:49:09,040 THEY CHORTLE 894 00:49:13,720 --> 00:49:15,840 THEY LAUGH