1 00:00:45,400 --> 00:00:47,080 They're coming, they're coming! 2 00:00:49,320 --> 00:00:50,370 Here they come. 3 00:01:02,920 --> 00:01:04,120 COW MOOS 4 00:01:11,640 --> 00:01:14,290 Good weight, Dad. Aye, I think we've done pretty well. 5 00:01:16,240 --> 00:01:19,399 Can we put her in the stall? Absolutely. 6 00:01:19,400 --> 00:01:21,750 Let's see what they make of their new home, eh? 7 00:01:21,751 --> 00:01:24,679 They were all right on t'journey, then? 8 00:01:24,680 --> 00:01:26,479 Seemed calm as you like. 9 00:01:26,480 --> 00:01:28,559 They're very good-natured. 10 00:01:28,560 --> 00:01:31,400 Look at you - giddy as a schoolgirl. 11 00:01:33,480 --> 00:01:36,879 So, they're a different breed from your other cows? 12 00:01:36,880 --> 00:01:38,959 Aye, a lot of farmers are moving over to Friesians 13 00:01:38,960 --> 00:01:40,319 cos they give twice as much milk. 14 00:01:40,320 --> 00:01:41,599 Twice as much? 15 00:01:41,600 --> 00:01:43,199 And how's your dad doing with it all? 16 00:01:43,200 --> 00:01:45,999 So far so good. I'm hoping, if he gets used to these four, 17 00:01:46,000 --> 00:01:47,439 I can talk him into getting more. 18 00:01:47,440 --> 00:01:50,279 But you know me dad - you can't rush things. 19 00:01:50,280 --> 00:01:52,679 I suppose everyone has to learn to move with the times. 20 00:01:52,680 --> 00:01:55,159 Absolutely. I'm sure it'll prove to be a sensible investment 21 00:01:55,160 --> 00:01:56,440 in the long term. 22 00:01:56,441 --> 00:01:59,959 You always said new breeds were a waste of time and money. 23 00:01:59,960 --> 00:02:03,799 I'm not sure I did. That's an excellent drawing, Jimmy. 24 00:02:03,800 --> 00:02:05,919 It's Mrs Porter. 25 00:02:05,920 --> 00:02:08,799 And that's Anabella-Sue, but Rosie scribbled on it. 26 00:02:08,800 --> 00:02:10,959 We said the kids could name them. BOTH CHUCKLE 27 00:02:10,960 --> 00:02:13,599 Right, you two, let's put your drawings away now. 28 00:02:13,600 --> 00:02:15,879 Did you have a chance to look at that article? 29 00:02:15,880 --> 00:02:17,239 Er, no, not yet, Siegfried. 30 00:02:17,240 --> 00:02:19,359 Those new sedatives are getting excellent results. 31 00:02:19,360 --> 00:02:20,559 We should put in an order. 32 00:02:20,560 --> 00:02:23,039 We don't want to be left behind. The early bird and all that. 33 00:02:23,040 --> 00:02:25,599 Well, if you're serious about making improvements, 34 00:02:25,600 --> 00:02:27,639 you could always try sprucing the place up a bit. 35 00:02:27,640 --> 00:02:30,479 What do you mean? Well, it's rather utilitarian. 36 00:02:30,480 --> 00:02:33,119 Granville Bennett's waiting room is very smart - 37 00:02:33,120 --> 00:02:35,639 comfy chairs, glossy magazines, the works. 38 00:02:35,640 --> 00:02:36,999 That's all just window dressing. 39 00:02:37,000 --> 00:02:39,679 The important thing is we provide a good, reliable service. 40 00:02:39,680 --> 00:02:41,519 I'm just saying, if I were partner... 41 00:02:41,520 --> 00:02:42,559 Which you're not. 42 00:02:42,560 --> 00:02:44,639 ...I'd take a leaf out of Granville's book. 43 00:02:44,640 --> 00:02:45,999 First impressions count. 44 00:02:46,000 --> 00:02:49,839 Well, I suppose we could put out some periodicals. 45 00:02:49,840 --> 00:02:52,639 They'd have to be farming and veterinary publications, though. 46 00:02:52,640 --> 00:02:53,799 None of your funny papers. 47 00:02:53,800 --> 00:02:55,759 We're professionals. Fine. 48 00:02:55,760 --> 00:02:59,119 Besides, we go back decades with some of our clients. 49 00:02:59,120 --> 00:03:01,559 Ah, speaking of which, there was a call from the Hollinses. 50 00:03:01,560 --> 00:03:03,799 Was there? Yeah. They'd like someone to come 51 00:03:03,800 --> 00:03:05,559 and take a look at their sow this afternoon. 52 00:03:05,560 --> 00:03:07,199 Well, I'm sure you can handle it. 53 00:03:07,200 --> 00:03:09,599 I would, only I promised I'd go up and see Charlotte. 54 00:03:09,600 --> 00:03:11,479 She's laid up with the flu, poor thing. 55 00:03:11,480 --> 00:03:13,159 Can't you call in on your way? 56 00:03:13,160 --> 00:03:15,199 Oh, come on, Siegfried. 57 00:03:15,200 --> 00:03:16,919 The lad just wants to see his sweetheart. 58 00:03:16,920 --> 00:03:19,399 Fine. I'll go. 59 00:03:19,400 --> 00:03:20,679 HE MOUTHS 60 00:03:20,680 --> 00:03:23,000 ALL CHUCKLE 61 00:03:42,320 --> 00:03:44,559 Afternoon to you. 62 00:03:44,560 --> 00:03:46,239 Good afternoon. 63 00:03:46,240 --> 00:03:48,160 Fine day, isn't it? 64 00:03:52,600 --> 00:03:55,799 Why's he so cheerful? No idea. 65 00:03:55,800 --> 00:03:57,759 Right, where's this sow, then? 66 00:03:57,760 --> 00:03:58,920 SOW OINKS 67 00:04:00,600 --> 00:04:01,720 Excellent. 68 00:04:10,280 --> 00:04:12,399 Good Lord. She's quite a size, isn't she? 69 00:04:12,400 --> 00:04:13,999 Aye, she's a good 'un, is our Harriet. 70 00:04:14,000 --> 00:04:15,439 Aye, she's a good 'un. 71 00:04:15,440 --> 00:04:17,959 About to give birth, I should say. Nay. 72 00:04:17,960 --> 00:04:22,039 You tell him. She won't be piggin' for a week yet. 73 00:04:22,040 --> 00:04:24,159 Not for a week. Grandad's never wrong. 74 00:04:24,160 --> 00:04:27,319 Well, given the way she's carrying the weight, I wouldn't be so sure. 75 00:04:27,320 --> 00:04:30,199 You say she's got a rash on her ear? 76 00:04:30,200 --> 00:04:31,799 Aye, that's right. It looks a bit sore. 77 00:04:31,800 --> 00:04:34,279 Aye, looks sore, all right. 78 00:04:34,280 --> 00:04:35,599 Yes, I can see. 79 00:04:35,600 --> 00:04:39,159 He can't see it from there. That he can't. 80 00:04:39,160 --> 00:04:40,439 Not properly. 81 00:04:40,440 --> 00:04:42,680 You need to get in there and have a look. 82 00:04:52,320 --> 00:04:53,560 Hello there, Harriet. 83 00:04:53,561 --> 00:04:57,959 Let's have a look at this ear of yours, shall we? 84 00:04:57,960 --> 00:05:00,439 Come on, girl. I'm not gonna hurt you. 85 00:05:00,440 --> 00:05:02,520 If I can just... HARRIET SQUEALS 86 00:05:06,960 --> 00:05:08,479 Steady, steady. 87 00:05:08,480 --> 00:05:09,799 It's all right. 88 00:05:09,800 --> 00:05:11,759 Steady, steady. 89 00:05:11,760 --> 00:05:13,199 I just need to... 90 00:05:13,200 --> 00:05:14,600 Ow! 91 00:05:17,960 --> 00:05:19,559 Now, then, come on. I just need... 92 00:05:19,560 --> 00:05:21,480 HARRIET ROARS I just... I can jus... 93 00:05:23,280 --> 00:05:26,000 I-I-I don't think it's anything to worry about. 94 00:05:28,120 --> 00:05:31,119 I've got this new ointment I can give you. 95 00:05:31,120 --> 00:05:32,879 That should do the trick. 96 00:05:32,880 --> 00:05:35,559 We don't need nowt new. No, nowt new. 97 00:05:35,560 --> 00:05:36,959 Are you sure? 98 00:05:36,960 --> 00:05:39,679 It works very quickly, this one. You tell him. 99 00:05:39,680 --> 00:05:42,359 Just cos summat's new dun't make it better. 100 00:05:42,360 --> 00:05:46,279 No, I quite agree, but... Tell him about my spade. 101 00:05:46,280 --> 00:05:48,399 50 year I've had it, still going strong. 102 00:05:48,400 --> 00:05:50,119 Right. 103 00:05:50,120 --> 00:05:52,559 And tell him about your trousers. Aye. 104 00:05:52,560 --> 00:05:53,640 See these trousers? 105 00:05:54,920 --> 00:05:56,679 Same pair I got married in. 106 00:05:56,680 --> 00:05:58,120 Are they really? 107 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:03,359 Well, I'll, er, leave you the ointment. 108 00:06:03,360 --> 00:06:05,799 Should she have any problems when she starts farrowing... 109 00:06:05,800 --> 00:06:07,319 Aye, no. 110 00:06:07,320 --> 00:06:10,039 She'll be reet. Our Harriet knows what she's all about. 111 00:06:10,040 --> 00:06:12,279 Aye, she knows what she's about. 112 00:06:12,280 --> 00:06:14,960 Won't be for a week. Mark my word. 113 00:06:16,360 --> 00:06:18,560 Well, I best be off. No rest for the wicked. 114 00:06:20,560 --> 00:06:24,279 These young fellas - always in a rush. 115 00:06:24,280 --> 00:06:25,399 You tell him. 116 00:06:25,400 --> 00:06:28,920 He'll be a long time dead. Aye, that he will. 117 00:06:30,040 --> 00:06:32,759 How were school today, son? Good. 118 00:06:32,760 --> 00:06:34,960 Malcolm stuck a pencil up his nose. 119 00:06:34,961 --> 00:06:38,119 Destined for greatness, that lad (!) 120 00:06:38,120 --> 00:06:41,159 Right, who wants to try this new Friesian milk? 121 00:06:41,160 --> 00:06:42,999 It's fresh from t'cow. Me! 122 00:06:43,000 --> 00:06:44,240 There we go. 123 00:06:48,640 --> 00:06:51,279 What's the verdict? It's really good. 124 00:06:51,280 --> 00:06:53,079 Uh-huh. 125 00:06:53,080 --> 00:06:54,919 Looks a bit thin to me. 126 00:06:54,920 --> 00:06:57,919 What do you think, Rosie? More, more! 127 00:06:57,920 --> 00:07:00,280 I think she likes it. Right, there you go, Dad. 128 00:07:01,911 --> 00:07:07,879 You're not gonna choose that over milk from a Jersey, are yer? 129 00:07:07,880 --> 00:07:10,559 It's the dairy who'll be buying it. So you don't have to drink it. 130 00:07:10,560 --> 00:07:13,039 And besides, it's quantity over quality with the Friesians. 131 00:07:13,040 --> 00:07:15,719 That's the whole point. It's a shame you can't have both. 132 00:07:15,720 --> 00:07:17,640 This is what it takes to survive, Dad. 133 00:07:21,880 --> 00:07:22,930 RICHARD GROANS 134 00:07:24,800 --> 00:07:25,850 RICHARD SIGHS 135 00:07:40,840 --> 00:07:42,399 All right there, Tris? Hm. 136 00:07:42,400 --> 00:07:45,399 What've you got there? Siegfried's approved reading matter. 137 00:07:45,400 --> 00:07:48,239 Farmers Weekly, Farmer And Stockbreeder. 138 00:07:48,240 --> 00:07:51,599 But if you really want a thrill, The Veterinary Record. 139 00:07:51,600 --> 00:07:53,359 I doubt anyone'll care too much. 140 00:07:53,360 --> 00:07:55,599 Yeah, well, if you ask me, it's a missed opportunity. 141 00:07:55,600 --> 00:07:57,919 DOOR OPENS Ah, Mrs Pumphrey. 142 00:07:57,920 --> 00:08:00,039 Hello. Good morning, gentlemen. 143 00:08:00,040 --> 00:08:03,159 Thank you so much for fitting us in at such short notice. 144 00:08:03,160 --> 00:08:04,279 Not at all. 145 00:08:04,280 --> 00:08:06,839 So Tricki's not quite his sprightly self? No. 146 00:08:06,840 --> 00:08:08,399 As I said on the telephone, 147 00:08:08,400 --> 00:08:10,639 his back legs are really rather stiff. 148 00:08:10,640 --> 00:08:12,630 All right, let's have a look, shall we? 149 00:08:17,640 --> 00:08:20,399 His arthritis does seem to be playing up again. 150 00:08:20,400 --> 00:08:22,879 And there's a little bit of swelling. 151 00:08:22,880 --> 00:08:26,959 He's been so much more mobile since you prescribed the cod liver oil, 152 00:08:26,960 --> 00:08:30,319 but the last couple of weeks have seen a bit of a deterioration. 153 00:08:30,320 --> 00:08:32,839 And you've been massaging his joints the way I showed you? 154 00:08:32,840 --> 00:08:36,159 Oh, morning and evening, religiously. 155 00:08:36,160 --> 00:08:39,719 All right. Well, there are some tablets we can try 156 00:08:39,720 --> 00:08:41,719 to help ease the stiffness. 157 00:08:41,720 --> 00:08:43,399 Ooh, that would be wonderful. 158 00:08:43,400 --> 00:08:47,399 Uncle Herriot does take such good care of us, doesn't he, Tricki? 159 00:08:47,400 --> 00:08:49,839 We still do want to get his weight down a little bit, though. 160 00:08:49,840 --> 00:08:51,799 We are trying. 161 00:08:51,800 --> 00:08:55,479 And what about at night? Does he still sleep on your bed? 162 00:08:55,480 --> 00:08:57,999 Because he'd really be better on a firmer surface. 163 00:08:58,000 --> 00:09:00,359 I do encourage him to sleep in his own bed, 164 00:09:00,360 --> 00:09:02,919 but he loves a silk eiderdown. 165 00:09:02,920 --> 00:09:06,679 And the pillow he sleeps on is really quite firm. 166 00:09:06,680 --> 00:09:08,999 Well, I suppose we all enjoy a little bit of comfort. 167 00:09:09,000 --> 00:09:11,439 Right, there we go. 168 00:09:11,440 --> 00:09:12,759 Thank you so much. 169 00:09:12,760 --> 00:09:14,959 Those should settle his joints and help ease the pain, 170 00:09:14,960 --> 00:09:17,119 but I'll take another look at him in a couple of days. 171 00:09:17,120 --> 00:09:19,839 And we talked about not carrying him too much. 172 00:09:19,840 --> 00:09:21,839 It's better for him to walk. 173 00:09:21,840 --> 00:09:25,319 I know. He just gets rather tired. 174 00:09:25,320 --> 00:09:28,439 And he so prefers to see people's faces 175 00:09:28,440 --> 00:09:30,759 and not just their ankles. 176 00:09:30,760 --> 00:09:32,479 Still, it's those basic, simple things 177 00:09:32,480 --> 00:09:34,039 that really make the difference. 178 00:09:34,040 --> 00:09:36,360 Well, Tricki, if we must, we must. 179 00:09:45,720 --> 00:09:47,879 Come on, Tricki. TRICKI BARKS 180 00:09:47,880 --> 00:09:50,639 Oh, Aud, you're a life-saver. 181 00:09:50,640 --> 00:09:53,679 I've been gasping for a cuppa all morning. 182 00:09:53,680 --> 00:09:55,879 Does Mr Arncliffe not let you make a brew? 183 00:09:55,880 --> 00:09:57,719 Not on your life. 184 00:09:57,720 --> 00:10:00,490 I swear, it's like doing the books for Scrooge himself. 185 00:10:02,680 --> 00:10:05,959 I should never have worn new shoes with all those stairs. 186 00:10:05,960 --> 00:10:08,479 It's good you've got so much work on, though. 187 00:10:08,480 --> 00:10:10,640 Oh, I know. It's turned out rather well. 188 00:10:10,641 --> 00:10:14,119 Enough book-keeping clients to keep me ticking over, 189 00:10:14,120 --> 00:10:16,439 but evenings and weekends are still my own. 190 00:10:16,440 --> 00:10:19,090 Well, there's someone who'll be pleased about that. 191 00:10:20,000 --> 00:10:22,959 We do seem to be having quite a nice time together. 192 00:10:22,960 --> 00:10:24,920 I've never known him so cheerful. 193 00:10:26,800 --> 00:10:29,159 He's really not what I expected, you know? 194 00:10:29,160 --> 00:10:30,999 I mean, after all the stories, 195 00:10:31,000 --> 00:10:33,770 I was prepared for a bit of bad temper now and again, but... 196 00:10:34,361 --> 00:10:36,959 ...he's really rather lovely. 197 00:10:36,960 --> 00:10:39,519 FOOTSTEPS APPROACH 198 00:10:39,520 --> 00:10:42,959 You done already? A mere lull in proceedings, Mrs H. 199 00:10:42,960 --> 00:10:44,839 I was hoping for a cup of tea. 200 00:10:44,840 --> 00:10:46,999 And possibly a biscuit? 201 00:10:47,000 --> 00:10:48,319 The tin's in the pantry. 202 00:10:48,320 --> 00:10:51,450 Hands off the rock cakes - they're for the WI meeting tomorrow. 203 00:10:53,920 --> 00:10:57,999 You are good. Baking for the WI on top of everything else. 204 00:10:58,000 --> 00:10:59,519 Oh, it dun't take a minute. 205 00:10:59,520 --> 00:11:02,279 Well, if you need anything picking up, do let me know. 206 00:11:02,280 --> 00:11:03,799 I'm doing a spot of shopping later. 207 00:11:03,800 --> 00:11:06,879 That's very kind of you. But I think I'm all right. 208 00:11:06,880 --> 00:11:09,599 Thought I might treat myself to some fresh flowers. 209 00:11:09,600 --> 00:11:12,320 MRS HALL CHUCKLES I know it's an extravagance. 210 00:11:13,400 --> 00:11:15,399 But, like my Ron used to say, 211 00:11:15,400 --> 00:11:17,560 a little bit of beauty is good for the soul. 212 00:11:31,480 --> 00:11:33,559 You're up bright and early. 213 00:11:33,560 --> 00:11:36,359 Aye. Told my dad I'd head up first thing. 214 00:11:36,360 --> 00:11:38,119 Everything all right? 215 00:11:38,120 --> 00:11:40,230 Just t'milk yield's down a bit yesterday. 216 00:11:40,231 --> 00:11:45,599 Probably just them settling in. Getting used to the different feed. 217 00:11:45,600 --> 00:11:47,679 Exactly. I'm sure they'll perk up. 218 00:11:47,680 --> 00:11:50,570 But you know me dad - he's not one to look on the bright side. 219 00:11:56,960 --> 00:11:58,440 DOOR CLOSES 220 00:12:04,920 --> 00:12:08,240 Morning. How you getting on? About the same. 221 00:12:09,720 --> 00:12:12,200 Really? Barely two gallons between them. 222 00:12:12,251 --> 00:12:16,759 You've definitely been giving them enough hay? 223 00:12:16,760 --> 00:12:18,799 Cos they need a lot more than the Jerseys. 224 00:12:18,800 --> 00:12:20,200 Aye, you said. 225 00:12:20,201 --> 00:12:23,599 And we should be keeping the water troughs topped up. 226 00:12:23,600 --> 00:12:26,399 Oh, really? I thought they could just help themselves from t'tap (!) 227 00:12:26,400 --> 00:12:29,640 I just can't understand why the yield's dropped so much. 228 00:12:31,411 --> 00:12:34,919 Do you think they look a bit thinner? 229 00:12:34,920 --> 00:12:36,799 I dunno. Do you? 230 00:12:36,800 --> 00:12:38,799 Do you think they're maybe sickening for summat? 231 00:12:38,800 --> 00:12:40,519 No, James checked them over. 232 00:12:40,520 --> 00:12:42,599 He'd have noticed if there were owt wrong. 233 00:12:42,600 --> 00:12:45,119 Ah, well, they're prone to all sorts, the Friesians. 234 00:12:45,120 --> 00:12:47,650 I'd get him back up if I were you - have another look. 235 00:12:55,920 --> 00:12:57,639 MRS PUMPHREY: And lastly... 236 00:12:57,640 --> 00:12:59,839 Oh, yes. 237 00:12:59,840 --> 00:13:02,639 I'm sure you've all heard about poor Mr Slavens 238 00:13:02,640 --> 00:13:04,559 collapsing during Evensong. 239 00:13:04,560 --> 00:13:06,279 CHATTER Hmm. 240 00:13:06,280 --> 00:13:08,199 Well, it's since been brought to my attention 241 00:13:08,200 --> 00:13:11,839 that he's one of a number of older parishioners 242 00:13:11,840 --> 00:13:14,999 who've been going without proper meals. 243 00:13:15,000 --> 00:13:18,439 So I feel we should all rally round 244 00:13:18,440 --> 00:13:20,719 and start giving out more food parcels. 245 00:13:20,720 --> 00:13:25,159 Now, with that in mind, may I ask people to put forward 246 00:13:25,160 --> 00:13:30,399 the names of any elderly neighbours that you think might be in need? 247 00:13:30,400 --> 00:13:31,599 Hmm? 248 00:13:31,600 --> 00:13:33,919 Yes, well... that's it. 249 00:13:33,920 --> 00:13:36,079 Thank you all very much. Thank you. Thank you. 250 00:13:36,080 --> 00:13:38,440 APPLAUSE 251 00:13:40,360 --> 00:13:42,799 I'm glad to see you made it out. 252 00:13:42,800 --> 00:13:44,839 How's little Albert doing? 253 00:13:44,840 --> 00:13:47,319 Much better, thanks. Good. 254 00:13:47,320 --> 00:13:48,919 No Helen today? No. 255 00:13:48,920 --> 00:13:50,439 She's been so busy up at Heston, 256 00:13:50,440 --> 00:13:52,599 I've hardly seen her the past few days. 257 00:13:52,600 --> 00:13:55,919 Well, that was rather a better turnout than I thought. 258 00:13:55,920 --> 00:13:59,679 Mm. It's awful about poor Mr Slavens. 259 00:13:59,680 --> 00:14:01,199 Oh, indeed. 260 00:14:01,200 --> 00:14:03,679 Yes, it seems he's fallen on rather hard times 261 00:14:03,680 --> 00:14:06,079 since he gave up the farm. 262 00:14:06,080 --> 00:14:09,319 Apparently, he'd been giving his dog most of his meat rations. 263 00:14:09,320 --> 00:14:11,359 Ah. Some of these old boys, 264 00:14:11,360 --> 00:14:14,040 they get quite silly over their animals. 265 00:14:14,041 --> 00:14:19,079 And, er, folks don't like to admit when they're not managing. 266 00:14:19,080 --> 00:14:20,640 No, indeed. 267 00:14:23,040 --> 00:14:25,759 You know, it was all so much better in the old days. 268 00:14:25,760 --> 00:14:28,719 We all just looked out for one another. 269 00:14:28,720 --> 00:14:30,999 At the manor, we used to put out fruit and vegetable boxes 270 00:14:31,000 --> 00:14:33,439 for the needy as a matter of course. 271 00:14:33,440 --> 00:14:36,039 There was no shame in requiring assistance. 272 00:14:36,040 --> 00:14:37,519 Well, I'd best get going - 273 00:14:37,520 --> 00:14:40,119 my neighbour's looking after little Albert. 274 00:14:40,120 --> 00:14:42,239 Oh, of course, dear. Bye, now. 275 00:14:42,240 --> 00:14:44,319 Nice to see you. 276 00:14:44,320 --> 00:14:46,800 Yes, I must get Tricki home, too. 277 00:14:48,320 --> 00:14:51,640 You know, in some ways, it was a much simpler time. 278 00:14:55,600 --> 00:14:56,680 Excellent. 279 00:15:00,560 --> 00:15:02,599 Mind how you go, Mr Roberts. 280 00:15:02,600 --> 00:15:04,650 And just keep giving Martha those drops. 281 00:15:09,200 --> 00:15:11,720 No-one's touched your magazines. Haven't they? 282 00:15:11,721 --> 00:15:15,439 Would it kill you to let me put something more interesting out? 283 00:15:15,440 --> 00:15:16,820 We're not a lending library. 284 00:15:18,680 --> 00:15:20,239 What've you got there? What? 285 00:15:20,240 --> 00:15:22,710 Oh, nothing. Just some things for the dispensary. 286 00:15:23,800 --> 00:15:24,879 As I say, Mrs Pearce, 287 00:15:24,880 --> 00:15:28,040 I'm sure Harvey will perk up on his own in a few days. Hm. 288 00:15:29,200 --> 00:15:31,479 DOOR SLAMS What's up with her? 289 00:15:31,480 --> 00:15:34,599 Mrs Pearce wanted me to prescribe muscle relaxants 290 00:15:34,600 --> 00:15:35,879 for her canary's tremors. 291 00:15:35,880 --> 00:15:38,519 Muscle relaxants? Where on earth did she get that idea? 292 00:15:38,520 --> 00:15:40,799 She'd been reading about them in The Veterinary Record. 293 00:15:40,800 --> 00:15:43,599 Ah. And you said no-one was reading the magazines. 294 00:15:43,600 --> 00:15:45,039 Well, I'd rather they weren't. 295 00:15:45,040 --> 00:15:47,559 She was most put out when I explained they were only for horses. 296 00:15:47,560 --> 00:15:49,119 THEY LAUGH, PHONE RINGS 297 00:15:49,120 --> 00:15:51,359 Siegfried, what's all this? 298 00:15:51,360 --> 00:15:54,199 I thought you said we were going to wait before you ordered more drugs? 299 00:15:54,200 --> 00:15:56,799 No, you wanted to wait - I thought we should push on. 300 00:15:56,800 --> 00:15:59,599 But these sedatives are practically the same formula as the old ones, 301 00:15:59,600 --> 00:16:00,919 only a slightly higher dosage. 302 00:16:00,920 --> 00:16:03,399 Rubbish. They're new and improved - it says so quite clearly. 303 00:16:03,400 --> 00:16:05,039 You're paying for the fancy packaging. 304 00:16:05,040 --> 00:16:09,000 James, that's Helen on the phone. She says you're needed up at Heston. 305 00:16:17,240 --> 00:16:18,880 Thanks for coming. Not at all. 306 00:16:23,240 --> 00:16:24,680 COW MOOS 307 00:16:29,400 --> 00:16:30,450 Right. 308 00:16:31,880 --> 00:16:32,930 What is it? 309 00:16:34,000 --> 00:16:36,290 They've certainly lost quite a bit of weight. 310 00:16:37,481 --> 00:16:39,759 I thought they might've. 311 00:16:39,760 --> 00:16:41,519 I didn't think it were that noticeable. 312 00:16:41,520 --> 00:16:44,839 I haven't seen them in a few days, so it's probably easier to spot. 313 00:16:44,840 --> 00:16:46,640 So they are sick? 314 00:16:47,880 --> 00:16:50,160 No. No, I don't think so. 315 00:16:51,800 --> 00:16:54,519 Can you smell this? On her breath? 316 00:16:54,520 --> 00:16:56,679 It's a bit like pear drops. Aye, is that...? 317 00:16:56,680 --> 00:16:59,119 It's a sign of ketosis, or slow fever - 318 00:16:59,120 --> 00:17:01,919 means she's burning fat for energy instead of glucose, 319 00:17:01,920 --> 00:17:04,719 which only happens when they're not getting enough to eat. 320 00:17:04,720 --> 00:17:07,079 That can't be right. I've been shovelling hay down them 321 00:17:07,080 --> 00:17:08,239 like there's no tomorrow. 322 00:17:08,240 --> 00:17:10,439 It can be very hard to judge exactly how much they need. 323 00:17:10,440 --> 00:17:11,879 It's a question of trial and error. 324 00:17:11,880 --> 00:17:13,399 I'll give them all a glycol drench, 325 00:17:13,400 --> 00:17:17,479 and they should be back to normal in a day or two. 326 00:17:17,480 --> 00:17:18,679 Thank you. 327 00:17:18,680 --> 00:17:20,679 It's harder cos you're having to keep them inside 328 00:17:20,680 --> 00:17:22,119 while they're in this quarantine. 329 00:17:22,120 --> 00:17:25,319 That's soon sorted. We'll swap 'em. Put t'Jerseys in t'top field, 330 00:17:25,320 --> 00:17:27,479 and these greedy buggers can munch away outside 331 00:17:27,480 --> 00:17:29,320 to their hearts' content. Mm. 332 00:17:31,560 --> 00:17:35,919 Aye. All right, girl. 333 00:17:35,920 --> 00:17:38,759 I hope these are the right sort of thing. 334 00:17:38,760 --> 00:17:41,159 I thought tins were the safest way to go. 335 00:17:41,160 --> 00:17:43,159 Oh, very much so. Yes, please. 336 00:17:43,160 --> 00:17:46,519 Now we just need to persuade people to sign up. 337 00:17:46,520 --> 00:17:48,039 Are you not getting many takers? 338 00:17:48,040 --> 00:17:50,839 So far, people have been rather reluctant. 339 00:17:50,840 --> 00:17:53,559 Even the ones who need it the most. 340 00:17:53,560 --> 00:17:56,719 I suppose you have no idea what people are going through. 341 00:17:56,720 --> 00:17:58,240 And we all have our pride. 342 00:18:00,720 --> 00:18:02,679 Dorothy, so sorry to keep you waiting. 343 00:18:02,680 --> 00:18:04,719 I had to change. What's all this? 344 00:18:04,720 --> 00:18:06,639 Audrey's collecting for food parcels. 345 00:18:06,640 --> 00:18:07,799 Yes, of course. 346 00:18:07,800 --> 00:18:10,559 Don't worry - I've not touched your sardines. 347 00:18:10,560 --> 00:18:13,119 Not at all. More than happy to contribute. 348 00:18:13,120 --> 00:18:15,399 Erm, has anyone seen my...? 349 00:18:15,400 --> 00:18:16,600 Thank you. 350 00:18:17,720 --> 00:18:19,239 Oh, I picked up the tickets. 351 00:18:19,240 --> 00:18:21,599 For the concert on Monday? Excellent. 352 00:18:21,600 --> 00:18:24,399 I know. I'm looking forward to hearing the Rachmaninoff. 353 00:18:24,400 --> 00:18:26,039 Yes. Yes, indeed. 354 00:18:26,040 --> 00:18:28,039 I'm just glad they changed the programme. 355 00:18:28,040 --> 00:18:31,160 There's only so many times I can sit through HMS Pinafore. Hm. 356 00:18:32,400 --> 00:18:35,399 Yes. Shall we, then? 357 00:18:35,400 --> 00:18:39,999 Siegfried. About those magazines in the waiting room. 358 00:18:40,000 --> 00:18:41,039 Sorry? 359 00:18:41,040 --> 00:18:43,399 I just don't think our female clients 360 00:18:43,400 --> 00:18:45,759 are going to want to read about udder infections 361 00:18:45,760 --> 00:18:47,399 and crop beetles. 362 00:18:47,400 --> 00:18:49,799 Wouldn't you agree, Dorothy? 363 00:18:49,800 --> 00:18:52,159 It doesn't sound terribly appealing. No. 364 00:18:52,160 --> 00:18:55,079 But the odd Woman's Weekly or fashion magazine... 365 00:18:55,080 --> 00:18:56,639 Perhaps something about the arts? 366 00:18:56,640 --> 00:18:58,639 That would certainly be my preference. 367 00:18:58,640 --> 00:19:00,159 Yes, well... 368 00:19:00,160 --> 00:19:02,119 Yes, yes, whatever you like. 369 00:19:02,120 --> 00:19:03,559 Just don't spend too much. Ah. 370 00:19:03,560 --> 00:19:04,919 Righto. Shall we? 371 00:19:04,920 --> 00:19:07,279 See you later, Mrs Hall. Bye, Aud. 372 00:19:07,280 --> 00:19:09,800 Have a good dinner. After you. 373 00:19:11,080 --> 00:19:12,640 HE CHUCKLES 374 00:19:16,040 --> 00:19:18,759 So, where have you been hiding lately? 375 00:19:18,760 --> 00:19:20,799 How do you mean? 376 00:19:20,800 --> 00:19:23,519 You haven't been behind the bar in ages. 377 00:19:23,520 --> 00:19:25,760 I've just had a few things on. 378 00:19:26,920 --> 00:19:28,040 Hm. 379 00:19:32,560 --> 00:19:33,799 Hard week? 380 00:19:33,800 --> 00:19:37,199 Oh, you know, just the usual joys of working with my brother. 381 00:19:37,200 --> 00:19:38,879 Oh, I wouldn't worry. 382 00:19:38,880 --> 00:19:43,079 I reckon you'll be putting it all behind you before too long. 383 00:19:43,080 --> 00:19:46,079 When you're the Lord of the Manor up at the Beauvoir house. 384 00:19:46,080 --> 00:19:48,239 HE CHUCKLES I don't know about that. 385 00:19:48,240 --> 00:19:51,199 Lounging around, being waited on hand and foot. 386 00:19:51,200 --> 00:19:56,000 No, you know me, Maggie, I, er, I do prefer the easy life. Hmm. 387 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:03,199 Right, Miss Rosie-Posie, we'll have some nice warm milk, 388 00:20:03,200 --> 00:20:05,130 and then we'll have a story, shall we? 389 00:20:06,480 --> 00:20:08,599 All right? SOFT CLATTER 390 00:20:08,600 --> 00:20:12,079 What do you think you're doing in there, young man? 391 00:20:12,080 --> 00:20:13,160 I was just... 392 00:20:14,600 --> 00:20:17,000 ...counting the jam jars! I see. 393 00:20:18,080 --> 00:20:20,239 Well, it's a good idea to keep count 394 00:20:20,240 --> 00:20:23,880 because once that jam's gone, there won't be any more for a while. 395 00:20:25,320 --> 00:20:27,520 So we need to make it last, don't we? 396 00:20:28,011 --> 00:20:31,839 But there's a tin of biscuits on the shelf 397 00:20:31,840 --> 00:20:33,319 that people can help themselves to, 398 00:20:33,320 --> 00:20:35,840 so long as they only take one at a time. 399 00:20:36,920 --> 00:20:39,200 And fetch one for your sister. 400 00:20:56,711 --> 00:21:01,039 You don't think you might be overdoing it a bit? 401 00:21:01,040 --> 00:21:03,999 If you're going to do something, might as well do it properly. 402 00:21:04,000 --> 00:21:06,399 Dorothy thought it was a good idea. 403 00:21:06,400 --> 00:21:08,959 You know, she was saying before how much she loves 404 00:21:08,960 --> 00:21:11,839 having fresh flowers about the place. 405 00:21:11,840 --> 00:21:13,279 Yes, well, I don't think that's... 406 00:21:13,280 --> 00:21:17,200 Her late husband used to say they were, erm, good for the soul. 407 00:21:30,560 --> 00:21:33,359 Doesn't it hurt her? When you pull like that? 408 00:21:33,360 --> 00:21:35,759 That's the thing, you see, you're not pulling, 409 00:21:35,760 --> 00:21:38,120 you're just squeezing the milk down the teat. 410 00:21:39,360 --> 00:21:43,799 When you get a bit older and your hands get a bit bigger, 411 00:21:43,800 --> 00:21:45,599 I'll teach you how to do it. 412 00:21:45,600 --> 00:21:48,600 Really? Aye. I reckon you'll be a natural. 413 00:21:49,680 --> 00:21:52,280 Right, that's your lot. 414 00:21:53,800 --> 00:21:55,360 Well done, Mrs Porter. 415 00:21:56,600 --> 00:21:59,839 Grandad says he'll teach me to milk. Is that right? 416 00:21:59,840 --> 00:22:01,639 How much did you get? 417 00:22:01,640 --> 00:22:03,359 Maybe a bit more. 418 00:22:03,360 --> 00:22:06,040 I wouldn't say we were swimming in it yet, though. 419 00:22:07,320 --> 00:22:10,760 Will you take that round to where t'churns are? Good lad. 420 00:22:12,600 --> 00:22:13,840 Just take your time. 421 00:22:15,520 --> 00:22:18,519 Right. They got a clean bill of health? 422 00:22:18,520 --> 00:22:21,639 They do. No sign of any underlying problems. 423 00:22:21,640 --> 00:22:24,159 It's basically the same as any breed - 424 00:22:24,160 --> 00:22:25,480 you get out what you put in. 425 00:22:29,120 --> 00:22:31,799 It might be that that grass just in't enough for them. 426 00:22:31,800 --> 00:22:34,079 They're cows. What else are they gonna eat? 427 00:22:34,080 --> 00:22:36,279 Well, feed cake for one thing. No chance. 428 00:22:36,280 --> 00:22:37,759 We're not gonna start with all that. 429 00:22:37,760 --> 00:22:40,359 If that's what it takes to get the yield we're after... 430 00:22:40,360 --> 00:22:41,919 Feed cake costs a fortune. 431 00:22:41,920 --> 00:22:44,639 You start buying that stuff in, you can say goodbye to any profit. 432 00:22:44,640 --> 00:22:47,159 Maybe to start with, but not once we're up and running. 433 00:22:47,160 --> 00:22:48,800 Oh, aye, and when will that be? 434 00:22:48,801 --> 00:22:52,319 Dad, I honestly think it might be the only way. 435 00:22:52,320 --> 00:22:54,879 Or the farm won't survive. Right. 436 00:22:54,880 --> 00:22:57,279 Well, if that is the only way, 437 00:22:57,280 --> 00:22:59,280 I say we don't bother with Friesians. 438 00:23:10,191 --> 00:23:13,719 It's exactly what I said would happen. 439 00:23:13,720 --> 00:23:16,679 First sign of a problem, and he wants to go back to how we were. 440 00:23:16,680 --> 00:23:18,999 I suppose it's understandable. 441 00:23:19,000 --> 00:23:22,879 Siegfried. I'm not saying I agree with Richard. 442 00:23:22,880 --> 00:23:25,239 If a farmer's been working in the same way for generations, 443 00:23:25,240 --> 00:23:26,959 he's bound to be resistant to change. 444 00:23:26,960 --> 00:23:29,479 We've got to do something, or we'll get left behind. 445 00:23:29,480 --> 00:23:31,919 And farming is changing, Siegfried. You can't ignore that. 446 00:23:31,920 --> 00:23:34,759 Of course it is. It's all about profit and scale these days. 447 00:23:34,760 --> 00:23:37,359 That's why so many smallholdings are going to the wall. 448 00:23:37,360 --> 00:23:40,399 Like poor Mr Slavens. Exactly. 449 00:23:40,400 --> 00:23:42,079 Because they're not tenable. 450 00:23:42,080 --> 00:23:45,919 All these small farms just barely getting by, 451 00:23:45,920 --> 00:23:47,240 people like the Hollinses. 452 00:23:48,520 --> 00:23:51,350 The sad fact is they'll be a thing of the past before long. 453 00:23:52,560 --> 00:23:54,970 Blimey. You're a ray of sunshine, aren't you (?) 454 00:23:55,880 --> 00:23:57,320 Sorry. 455 00:24:13,360 --> 00:24:15,600 PHONE RINGS 456 00:24:17,720 --> 00:24:18,800 Darrowby 2-2-9-7. 457 00:24:21,800 --> 00:24:23,760 Of course. I'll send him straight up. 458 00:24:24,840 --> 00:24:26,359 Was that for me? 459 00:24:26,360 --> 00:24:28,679 Mr Hollin says Harriet's started farrowing, 460 00:24:28,680 --> 00:24:30,599 but she won't let the piglets feed. 461 00:24:30,600 --> 00:24:32,799 Apparently, she's getting quite agitated. Right. 462 00:24:32,800 --> 00:24:34,239 I said you'd head straight over. 463 00:24:34,240 --> 00:24:37,490 Well, it's a good thing I ordered those new sedatives, isn't it? 464 00:24:47,080 --> 00:24:49,079 I've never seen her like this before. 465 00:24:49,080 --> 00:24:51,239 She's had three already - they're all healthy - 466 00:24:51,240 --> 00:24:52,919 but they can't feed. 467 00:24:52,920 --> 00:24:56,719 She won't let them near her. We've had to keep them separated. 468 00:24:56,720 --> 00:24:58,959 And you've tried reintroducing them one at a time? 469 00:24:58,960 --> 00:25:01,239 Aye, nearly took Grandad's hand off. 470 00:25:01,240 --> 00:25:04,279 Aye, nearly took it reet off. Yes, I see. 471 00:25:04,280 --> 00:25:06,000 Well, let's have a look, shall we? 472 00:25:07,120 --> 00:25:08,320 If I can just... 473 00:25:10,360 --> 00:25:13,719 Ooh, yes, yes, you're a lively one, aren't you? 474 00:25:13,720 --> 00:25:14,879 There we go. 475 00:25:14,880 --> 00:25:16,479 HARRIET SQUEALS 476 00:25:16,480 --> 00:25:17,720 Oh, good God. 477 00:25:19,760 --> 00:25:21,919 She nearly had him then. She did. 478 00:25:21,920 --> 00:25:25,120 Yes, er, well, what we need to do is sedate her. 479 00:25:26,240 --> 00:25:28,639 Let me just, er... 480 00:25:28,640 --> 00:25:31,399 Luckily, I happen to have a very strong 481 00:25:31,400 --> 00:25:33,679 and fast-acting sedative. 482 00:25:33,680 --> 00:25:37,999 New, is it? Er, no. No. Tried and tested. 483 00:25:38,000 --> 00:25:39,799 An improvement on an existing formula. 484 00:25:39,800 --> 00:25:42,480 It'll have her sleepy and compliant within minutes. 485 00:25:54,640 --> 00:25:58,319 I know that, strictly speaking, we should've made an appointment, 486 00:25:58,320 --> 00:26:02,199 but Uncle Herriot did say he wanted to see Tricki again. 487 00:26:02,200 --> 00:26:03,559 Not to worry. 488 00:26:03,560 --> 00:26:05,439 He's just finishing up with a patient, 489 00:26:05,440 --> 00:26:07,119 but I'm sure he'll be glad to see you. 490 00:26:07,120 --> 00:26:09,759 Can I bring you a tea? No, I don't want to put you to any trouble. 491 00:26:09,760 --> 00:26:11,959 Oh, it's no trouble at all. 492 00:26:11,960 --> 00:26:13,959 Well, then, yes, please. 493 00:26:13,960 --> 00:26:17,759 Quite weak with just a tiny drop of milk. 494 00:26:17,760 --> 00:26:18,840 Right you are. 495 00:26:20,880 --> 00:26:24,679 Actually... Mrs Pumphrey, 496 00:26:24,680 --> 00:26:28,639 I were thinking about what you said about the food parcels. 497 00:26:28,640 --> 00:26:31,359 Oh, yes, yes? People aren't signing up. 498 00:26:31,360 --> 00:26:34,079 So I were wondering if we couldn't make it easier 499 00:26:34,080 --> 00:26:36,439 for folk to just take what they need. 500 00:26:36,440 --> 00:26:38,320 Like the boxes you talked about. 501 00:26:39,640 --> 00:26:42,919 I thought we could set up a little community pantry. 502 00:26:42,920 --> 00:26:44,559 It dun't need to be anything big. 503 00:26:44,560 --> 00:26:47,679 And then folk can just bring whatever they've got going spare, 504 00:26:47,680 --> 00:26:48,839 and then... 505 00:26:48,840 --> 00:26:51,039 And let people help themselves? Exactly. 506 00:26:51,040 --> 00:26:53,319 I think that's really rather a good idea. 507 00:26:53,320 --> 00:26:56,119 And I thought there's that funny little storeroom 508 00:26:56,120 --> 00:26:57,439 at the back of the church hall. 509 00:26:57,440 --> 00:26:59,799 It in't used for much. And it's got plenty of shelves. 510 00:26:59,800 --> 00:27:01,239 If the vicar dun't mind, that is. 511 00:27:01,240 --> 00:27:02,639 Oh, I doubt he'll object. 512 00:27:02,640 --> 00:27:05,159 He tends to be concerned with matters more spiritual. 513 00:27:05,160 --> 00:27:10,119 You may just have found the perfect solution, Mrs Hall. 514 00:27:10,120 --> 00:27:11,320 Well done. 515 00:27:12,720 --> 00:27:14,679 Cheerio, then. Thank you, Mr Herriot. 516 00:27:14,680 --> 00:27:16,719 Hello there. 517 00:27:16,720 --> 00:27:18,439 And how's my favourite nephew? 518 00:27:18,440 --> 00:27:21,759 Very much improved. That's what I like to hear. 519 00:27:21,760 --> 00:27:24,559 And has he been sleeping in his own bed? Oh, he has. 520 00:27:24,560 --> 00:27:26,960 Wonderful. If you'd like to come on through. 521 00:27:27,211 --> 00:27:30,759 Are you all right there, Mrs Pumphrey? 522 00:27:30,760 --> 00:27:33,200 Oh, yes, it's nothing. It's just my hip. 523 00:27:35,040 --> 00:27:36,799 Tricki cried when I went up to bed, 524 00:27:36,800 --> 00:27:42,039 so in the end, I slept downstairs with him on the sofa. 525 00:27:42,040 --> 00:27:45,960 Unfortunately, it proved to be rather unforgiving. 526 00:27:54,200 --> 00:27:56,240 There you are, you see? Perfectly calm. 527 00:27:59,320 --> 00:28:00,640 Now then. 528 00:28:03,000 --> 00:28:04,480 Very gently. 529 00:28:06,680 --> 00:28:08,960 HARRIET SQUEALS Oh, good God. 530 00:28:10,960 --> 00:28:13,839 She dun't look very sleepy to me. Not sleepy at all. 531 00:28:13,840 --> 00:28:16,079 No, she probably just needs a bigger dose. 532 00:28:16,080 --> 00:28:20,680 She is, after all, an uncommonly large sow. 533 00:28:36,960 --> 00:28:40,519 Oh, Tris, there's a bag of flour on the top shelf in there. 534 00:28:40,520 --> 00:28:43,600 If you wouldn't mind... Your wish is my command, Mrs H. 535 00:28:47,160 --> 00:28:48,480 You all right there, love? 536 00:28:48,481 --> 00:28:51,679 Yes. I'm just putting off going to see me dad. 537 00:28:51,680 --> 00:28:54,319 I'm not looking forward to another row about feed cake. 538 00:28:54,320 --> 00:28:56,319 I'm sure he'll come round eventually. 539 00:28:56,320 --> 00:29:00,359 It's like you said - he always needs time with summat new. 540 00:29:00,360 --> 00:29:02,919 Mm. In other words, he's a stubborn old goat. 541 00:29:02,920 --> 00:29:06,160 Yeah, what you're dealing with there is the obstinate male ego. 542 00:29:07,600 --> 00:29:08,959 All right. 543 00:29:08,960 --> 00:29:10,079 You just have to remember 544 00:29:10,080 --> 00:29:13,079 that they're highly susceptible to manipulation. 545 00:29:13,080 --> 00:29:16,199 This wouldn't have anything to do with a big bunch of carnations 546 00:29:16,200 --> 00:29:18,399 that have appeared in the waiting area? 547 00:29:18,400 --> 00:29:21,530 Oh, I really couldn't comment on an ongoing experiment, Mrs H. 548 00:29:22,720 --> 00:29:27,159 That reminds me. I have to catch the shops before they close. 549 00:29:27,160 --> 00:29:28,240 Er... 550 00:29:30,080 --> 00:29:33,039 Right, I'd better fetch Jimmy from school. 551 00:29:33,040 --> 00:29:35,390 I promised I'd take him up and help his grandad. 552 00:29:38,680 --> 00:29:41,760 DOOR OPENS, DOOR CLOSES 553 00:29:45,200 --> 00:29:47,279 Are we going up to see Mrs Porter? 554 00:29:47,280 --> 00:29:49,200 We're going up to see Mrs Porter. 555 00:29:51,360 --> 00:29:52,959 I'm gonna show her my drawing. 556 00:29:52,960 --> 00:29:54,799 It's me and her in the milking stall. 557 00:29:54,800 --> 00:29:56,679 Oh, I'm sure she'll like that. 558 00:29:56,680 --> 00:29:58,839 I told Mrs Morley all about milking, 559 00:29:58,840 --> 00:30:02,199 and Malcolm said it sounded disgusting. 560 00:30:02,200 --> 00:30:03,279 Did he? 561 00:30:03,280 --> 00:30:06,879 But he's just jealous because he's only got a hamster, 562 00:30:06,880 --> 00:30:08,799 and you can't milk a hamster. 563 00:30:08,800 --> 00:30:10,320 Well, no, I suppose you can't. 564 00:30:13,280 --> 00:30:16,399 Right. That's it. Pull it nice and tight. 565 00:30:16,400 --> 00:30:20,519 That way, if it rains up in t'field, t'sacks'll stay nice and dry. 566 00:30:20,520 --> 00:30:24,039 Now then... go and get me that other ball of twine. 567 00:30:24,040 --> 00:30:26,759 It's on a hook in t'back of shed. 568 00:30:26,760 --> 00:30:31,519 I, er, bumped into Fred Dobson last night. 569 00:30:31,520 --> 00:30:33,279 Oh, aye? Yeah. 570 00:30:33,280 --> 00:30:35,799 Reckons he might be willing to take t'Friesians off us 571 00:30:35,800 --> 00:30:36,920 if we decide to sell. 572 00:30:38,240 --> 00:30:41,319 What? You asked him? 573 00:30:41,320 --> 00:30:44,039 Well, I thought I'd get the ball rolling, yeah. 574 00:30:44,040 --> 00:30:45,879 We bought them cows together. 575 00:30:45,880 --> 00:30:48,839 You agreed. We said we'd make a proper go of it. 576 00:30:48,840 --> 00:30:50,039 Well, there comes a point 577 00:30:50,040 --> 00:30:52,119 when you've got to start cutting your losses. 578 00:30:52,120 --> 00:30:53,559 We've only just got started. 579 00:30:53,560 --> 00:30:56,959 That's no reason to be throwing good money after bad. 580 00:30:56,960 --> 00:30:58,479 Dad, if we don't do this, 581 00:30:58,480 --> 00:31:00,079 if we don't find a way to make that work, 582 00:31:00,080 --> 00:31:02,079 we might as well give up on t'farm altogether. 583 00:31:02,080 --> 00:31:04,479 Yeah, well, I honestly think we'd be better off selling. 584 00:31:04,480 --> 00:31:06,239 No, Grandad! 585 00:31:06,240 --> 00:31:08,679 You can't sell Mrs Porter. 586 00:31:08,680 --> 00:31:11,199 Oh, it's all right, Jimmy. 587 00:31:11,200 --> 00:31:12,879 Aye, lad, don't go upsetting yourself. 588 00:31:12,880 --> 00:31:17,000 Come on, let's see if we can go and find you a biscuit, eh? 589 00:31:22,360 --> 00:31:24,159 How many's that now? 590 00:31:24,160 --> 00:31:25,279 She's had four doses, 591 00:31:25,280 --> 00:31:27,439 but, as I said, it's not an exact science. 592 00:31:27,440 --> 00:31:29,199 You should tell him. 593 00:31:29,200 --> 00:31:32,159 There's only one way to fettle a pig in that state. 594 00:31:32,160 --> 00:31:33,919 Really? what's that? A bucket of beer. 595 00:31:33,920 --> 00:31:35,239 Always does it. 596 00:31:35,240 --> 00:31:38,199 Aye, always does. Yeah, it's an interesting theory. 597 00:31:38,200 --> 00:31:42,279 Although, I'm not sure a drunk sow would be any easier to handle. Damn. 598 00:31:42,280 --> 00:31:44,999 I'll get myself down to t'Wagon and Horses. 599 00:31:45,000 --> 00:31:46,959 No! Fetch her a drop of good ale. 600 00:31:46,960 --> 00:31:48,239 There's no call for that. 601 00:31:48,240 --> 00:31:51,370 I'll head back to the practice for another box. I shan't be long. 602 00:31:53,640 --> 00:31:55,480 Oh, bloody hell! 603 00:32:11,200 --> 00:32:13,610 Everything all right? No time to talk, Mrs Hall. 604 00:32:28,341 --> 00:32:30,919 What on earth are you doing? 605 00:32:30,920 --> 00:32:33,359 I have a sow the size of Swindon that won't cooperate. 606 00:32:33,360 --> 00:32:34,679 So you're going to feed her 607 00:32:34,680 --> 00:32:36,319 the entire contents of the dispensary? 608 00:32:36,320 --> 00:32:38,359 I'll increase the dose until it's effective. 609 00:32:38,360 --> 00:32:40,359 These new sedatives are already a higher dosage. 610 00:32:40,360 --> 00:32:41,719 You don't know what might happen. 611 00:32:41,720 --> 00:32:43,439 Well, there's only one way to find out. 612 00:32:43,440 --> 00:32:46,039 For God's sake, you're being completely irresponsible. 613 00:32:46,040 --> 00:32:49,159 And you, James, are being a tedious drag. Excuse me? 614 00:32:49,160 --> 00:32:51,199 You're almost as backward as the bloody Hollinses 615 00:32:51,200 --> 00:32:52,799 wanting to "settle t'sow wit' beer". 616 00:32:52,800 --> 00:32:55,119 Beer does do the trick sometimes. DOOR CLOSES 617 00:32:55,120 --> 00:32:56,679 And what in God's name are you doing? 618 00:32:56,680 --> 00:32:58,919 I beg your pardon? Have you completely lost your mind?! 619 00:32:58,920 --> 00:33:00,399 First it was magazines, 620 00:33:00,400 --> 00:33:02,639 then flowers, now it's soft sodding furnishings. 621 00:33:02,640 --> 00:33:05,399 Those chairs are pretty hard. They're supposed to be hard! 622 00:33:05,400 --> 00:33:07,679 It's a waiting room, not a tart's bloody boudoir! 623 00:33:07,680 --> 00:33:09,119 What boudoirs have you been to? 624 00:33:09,120 --> 00:33:10,919 And I don't care what Dorothy says about this 625 00:33:10,920 --> 00:33:12,079 or your sodding magazines. 626 00:33:12,080 --> 00:33:14,279 This is my practice, and what I say goes. Do you hear me? 627 00:33:14,280 --> 00:33:17,199 I think the whole of Darrowby heard you. 628 00:33:17,200 --> 00:33:18,640 Dorothy. 629 00:33:22,200 --> 00:33:24,039 That was quite a speech. 630 00:33:24,040 --> 00:33:26,519 Erm, I didn't mean... 631 00:33:26,520 --> 00:33:27,959 What I meant was... 632 00:33:27,960 --> 00:33:29,919 Oh, I think it was quite clear what you meant. 633 00:33:29,920 --> 00:33:32,999 I-I just... I'm in the middle of a difficult case, 634 00:33:33,000 --> 00:33:34,639 and I'm under a lot of pressure. 635 00:33:34,640 --> 00:33:36,000 I wouldn't want to add to it. 636 00:33:37,760 --> 00:33:39,870 Perhaps we should give the concert a miss. 637 00:33:43,080 --> 00:33:45,680 Erm... yes. Perhaps we should. 638 00:33:45,681 --> 00:33:48,479 Right. Well, if you'll excuse me, 639 00:33:48,480 --> 00:33:50,800 I have a distressed animal to deal with. 640 00:33:52,880 --> 00:33:54,360 DOOR OPENS 641 00:33:55,480 --> 00:33:56,880 DOOR SLAMS 642 00:34:13,880 --> 00:34:15,400 Oh, for Christ's sake. 643 00:34:16,640 --> 00:34:17,760 Mr Hollin... 644 00:34:19,960 --> 00:34:22,519 Mr Hollin, I told you this wasn't necessary. 645 00:34:22,520 --> 00:34:25,759 Nowt settles a sow like beer. 646 00:34:25,760 --> 00:34:27,879 Well, will you at least get into the car? 647 00:34:27,880 --> 00:34:31,800 Nay. I don't want ale spilling everywhere. 648 00:34:36,840 --> 00:34:37,890 Fine! 649 00:34:42,520 --> 00:34:43,720 Have it your way. 650 00:35:17,600 --> 00:35:20,680 Will you look at that? CHUCKLING 651 00:35:21,800 --> 00:35:24,000 Eh, see thee. HE CHUCKLES 652 00:35:28,880 --> 00:35:31,119 I can put the little 'uns in now, I reckon. 653 00:35:31,120 --> 00:35:33,720 Aye. Reckon so. GRANDAD HOLLIN CHUCKLES 654 00:35:46,480 --> 00:35:49,559 That looks good. Ginger, is it? 655 00:35:49,560 --> 00:35:52,880 Yeah. Must have some of that myself. 656 00:35:54,800 --> 00:35:56,799 You all right, love? 657 00:35:56,800 --> 00:35:58,200 Am I safe or...? 658 00:36:01,080 --> 00:36:03,479 I know you think I've messed up. 659 00:36:03,480 --> 00:36:06,039 And, yes, the Friesians have been one problem after another, 660 00:36:06,040 --> 00:36:07,359 so you're probably right. 661 00:36:07,360 --> 00:36:10,199 Hang on. I've never said anything about that. 662 00:36:10,200 --> 00:36:11,999 But we can't go back to how we were, Dad, 663 00:36:12,000 --> 00:36:13,999 not if we want the farm to survive. 664 00:36:14,000 --> 00:36:17,119 Other farms are selling higher volumes of milk at lower prices. 665 00:36:17,120 --> 00:36:19,679 Eventually, no-one's gonna pay over the odds for the Jerseys. 666 00:36:19,680 --> 00:36:21,879 And then what will we do? 667 00:36:21,880 --> 00:36:23,839 That's a long way down the line, love. 668 00:36:23,840 --> 00:36:25,680 It isn't, Dad. 669 00:36:27,280 --> 00:36:28,680 We need to start planning. 670 00:36:28,681 --> 00:36:32,559 First things first, we need to get our yield up. 671 00:36:32,560 --> 00:36:34,279 When we've got a bit of extra money, 672 00:36:34,280 --> 00:36:35,919 we can think about expanding the herd, 673 00:36:35,920 --> 00:36:38,359 maybe even buy a milking machine. 674 00:36:38,360 --> 00:36:40,279 You've got it all worked out, han't you? 675 00:36:40,280 --> 00:36:43,319 No, I haven't, but I'm trying. 676 00:36:43,320 --> 00:36:46,199 Cos this place means more to me than anything. 677 00:36:46,200 --> 00:36:47,919 I loved growing up here. 678 00:36:47,920 --> 00:36:51,080 It's what I want for our two. And their kids after them. 679 00:36:52,840 --> 00:36:56,090 But none of that can happen if we don't start making some changes. 680 00:36:58,080 --> 00:36:59,599 Aye, well... 681 00:36:59,600 --> 00:37:01,890 I'll get up to t'top field before it goes dark. 682 00:37:18,720 --> 00:37:20,959 There you go, Mr Farnon. 683 00:37:20,960 --> 00:37:22,119 Thank you. 684 00:37:22,120 --> 00:37:24,359 I kept a little bit back for t'rest of us. 685 00:37:24,360 --> 00:37:25,759 HOLLINSES CHUCKLE 686 00:37:25,760 --> 00:37:28,839 That's Yorkshire's finest best bitter, that is. 687 00:37:28,840 --> 00:37:29,920 Cheers. 688 00:37:32,960 --> 00:37:35,560 Ah. You can't go wrong wi' beer. 689 00:37:46,640 --> 00:37:49,040 No Mrs Hall? There's tea in the pot. 690 00:37:53,040 --> 00:37:54,360 I've been meaning to say... 691 00:37:55,920 --> 00:37:58,159 ...if I spoke out of turn the other evening 692 00:37:58,160 --> 00:38:00,239 about your father and the farm... It's all right. 693 00:38:00,240 --> 00:38:01,560 I just meant, erm... 694 00:38:03,640 --> 00:38:06,760 ...some people adapt to change more slowly than others. 695 00:38:08,480 --> 00:38:11,250 And some bury their heads in the sand till it's too late. 696 00:38:19,200 --> 00:38:20,800 Dad. Morning. 697 00:38:28,440 --> 00:38:30,039 What're you doing? 698 00:38:30,040 --> 00:38:33,999 Rob Benson down The Drovers said he put double water troughs in for his. 699 00:38:34,000 --> 00:38:35,960 Sorry? Friesians. 700 00:38:37,640 --> 00:38:39,519 Thought it'd be worth a try. 701 00:38:39,520 --> 00:38:40,919 Right. 702 00:38:40,920 --> 00:38:42,999 Fred Dobson says his had been overheating, 703 00:38:43,000 --> 00:38:45,639 so we should put them near to t'door when we bring them in. 704 00:38:45,640 --> 00:38:47,239 And then this feed cake business, 705 00:38:47,240 --> 00:38:50,119 we're gonna have to sit down and do some proper costings. 706 00:38:50,120 --> 00:38:51,960 Oh, Dad. 707 00:38:53,560 --> 00:38:56,359 I've just been so worried about what we were gonna do. 708 00:38:56,360 --> 00:38:57,959 Why didn't you just say summat to me 709 00:38:57,960 --> 00:38:59,890 about all these big plans you've got? 710 00:39:01,000 --> 00:39:03,079 I thought if I asked, you'd say no. 711 00:39:03,080 --> 00:39:05,070 Don't know where you got that idea from. 712 00:39:09,040 --> 00:39:10,559 I worry too, you know. 713 00:39:10,560 --> 00:39:13,279 About making t'wrong decisions. About wasting years of hard work. 714 00:39:13,280 --> 00:39:16,759 Not just ours, but... folk that came before us. 715 00:39:16,760 --> 00:39:20,159 Do you? Yeah. I do. 716 00:39:20,160 --> 00:39:23,170 But I don't want you thinking that you've got to carry it all. 717 00:39:24,560 --> 00:39:28,050 We'll work it out, love, but we'll do it together, do you understand? 718 00:39:30,760 --> 00:39:31,810 'Ey. 719 00:39:31,811 --> 00:39:36,159 Jimmy keeps telling folk he's gonna be a champion milker. 720 00:39:36,160 --> 00:39:38,559 Well, if our Rosie's owt like her mam, 721 00:39:38,560 --> 00:39:40,319 she'll give him a run for his money. 722 00:39:40,320 --> 00:39:41,720 CHUCKLES 723 00:39:44,760 --> 00:39:45,810 Right. 724 00:39:55,320 --> 00:39:59,559 Thank you for coming. Well, you did apologise profusely. 725 00:39:59,560 --> 00:40:01,199 May I? 726 00:40:01,200 --> 00:40:03,400 I meant every word. I know. 727 00:40:05,880 --> 00:40:09,199 And if I'm honest, I may have overreacted. 728 00:40:09,200 --> 00:40:11,639 No. Oh, just slightly. 729 00:40:11,640 --> 00:40:13,559 Not at all. 730 00:40:13,560 --> 00:40:17,519 Besides, it was probably about time we had a bit of a falling-out. 731 00:40:17,520 --> 00:40:18,639 HE CHUCKLES 732 00:40:18,640 --> 00:40:21,559 It's just a shame to miss the concert. Yes. 733 00:40:21,560 --> 00:40:22,999 Although, to tell you the truth, 734 00:40:23,000 --> 00:40:25,599 I find Rachmaninoff rather overrated. 735 00:40:25,600 --> 00:40:27,000 You do? I do. 736 00:40:28,560 --> 00:40:34,159 Whereas your dismissal of Gilbert and Sullivan surprises me. 737 00:40:34,160 --> 00:40:37,839 Well... I do quite like some of it. 738 00:40:37,840 --> 00:40:41,279 But the wit and the wordplay is incomparable, 739 00:40:41,280 --> 00:40:43,959 not to mention the intricacy, the beauty of the melodies. 740 00:40:43,960 --> 00:40:45,559 Yum-Yum's aria, for example. 741 00:40:45,560 --> 00:40:48,039 When we get back to the house, you must let me play it for you. 742 00:40:48,040 --> 00:40:49,559 I'm certain it will change your mind. 743 00:40:49,560 --> 00:40:50,720 It's quite remarkable. 744 00:40:54,280 --> 00:40:55,760 BOTH CHUCKLE 745 00:40:59,160 --> 00:41:04,480 Right, let's let her go. See how she gets on. 746 00:41:05,600 --> 00:41:07,559 Go on. 747 00:41:07,560 --> 00:41:09,480 Go on, Mrs Porter. 748 00:41:17,200 --> 00:41:20,440 I think they like her. I think they do. 749 00:41:23,960 --> 00:41:25,010 Come on. 750 00:41:32,160 --> 00:41:33,210 Eh? 751 00:41:41,561 --> 00:41:43,919 Oh, if you just put those 752 00:41:43,920 --> 00:41:46,039 with the other tinned meats in there, and then... 753 00:41:46,040 --> 00:41:48,719 I think we're about there. 754 00:41:48,720 --> 00:41:51,759 Well, that looks rather marvellous. 755 00:41:51,760 --> 00:41:54,919 Well, we'll need to keep topping up the stock, but it's not a bad start. 756 00:41:54,920 --> 00:41:56,559 Not at all, no. 757 00:41:56,560 --> 00:41:59,919 Here are some tins of confit de canard 758 00:41:59,920 --> 00:42:01,239 I'd like to contribute. 759 00:42:01,240 --> 00:42:03,839 Oh, right you are. 760 00:42:03,840 --> 00:42:05,479 Thank you. 761 00:42:05,480 --> 00:42:08,679 Now we just need to let folk know it's here. 762 00:42:08,680 --> 00:42:11,919 Well, I've asked the vicar to put an announcement 763 00:42:11,920 --> 00:42:13,559 in the parish newsletter. 764 00:42:13,560 --> 00:42:14,759 Oh, that's good. 765 00:42:14,760 --> 00:42:17,159 And perhaps we could put the opening times up 766 00:42:17,160 --> 00:42:19,279 on the bulletin board? 767 00:42:19,280 --> 00:42:23,639 You know, you have an excellent organisational brain, my dear. 768 00:42:23,640 --> 00:42:26,680 I may be calling on you a great deal more in future. 769 00:42:29,240 --> 00:42:32,279 Do you not have Tricki with you today? Oh, yes, he's here. 770 00:42:32,280 --> 00:42:33,800 Just having a little nap. 771 00:42:35,160 --> 00:42:36,210 Here he is. 772 00:42:38,680 --> 00:42:39,730 Oh, my. 773 00:42:40,800 --> 00:42:44,919 Well, Uncle Herriot kept telling me I mustn't carry him around so much. 774 00:42:44,920 --> 00:42:47,919 So now you can push him around instead. 775 00:42:47,920 --> 00:42:49,999 Exactly. Whenever he tires of walking, 776 00:42:50,000 --> 00:42:51,919 I can pop him in his little carriage. 777 00:42:51,920 --> 00:42:55,679 He seems very taken with it, don't you, Tricki, darling? 778 00:42:55,680 --> 00:42:57,559 Yes, you do! Oh, dear. 779 00:42:57,560 --> 00:42:59,079 I've left me basket behind. 780 00:42:59,080 --> 00:43:01,850 I'll see you tomorrow, Mrs Pumphrey. All right, my dear. 781 00:43:02,560 --> 00:43:03,680 Come on, Tricki. 782 00:43:04,800 --> 00:43:05,920 There we are. 783 00:43:07,600 --> 00:43:08,880 Oh, Maggie! 784 00:43:11,280 --> 00:43:14,320 It were harder when my folks moved away... 785 00:43:15,920 --> 00:43:17,540 ...but we were still doing all right. 786 00:43:19,000 --> 00:43:22,159 I mean, my widow's pension doesn't really stretch far, but... 787 00:43:22,160 --> 00:43:23,919 MAGGIE SNIFFLES 788 00:43:23,920 --> 00:43:25,639 ...I had Arthur's parents nearby, 789 00:43:25,640 --> 00:43:28,799 and they could have Albert whilst I were at The Drovers. 790 00:43:28,800 --> 00:43:34,199 But then they went down south to look after her sister, 791 00:43:34,200 --> 00:43:37,600 and Albert's chest got bad. 792 00:43:37,751 --> 00:43:41,319 And just with paying for his medicine 793 00:43:41,320 --> 00:43:43,790 and not being able to pick up as many shifts... I know. 794 00:43:45,960 --> 00:43:48,720 It dun't take much to go from managing to not. 795 00:43:49,920 --> 00:43:51,959 Especially with a little one. 796 00:43:51,960 --> 00:43:55,399 Never thought that I'd end up stealing from the WI, though. 797 00:43:55,400 --> 00:43:58,599 Stealing? Don't be daft. 798 00:43:58,600 --> 00:44:00,680 That food's for whoever needs it. 799 00:44:02,000 --> 00:44:05,440 Lord knows, I were thankful for any help when my Edward was small. 800 00:44:06,640 --> 00:44:08,000 Were you on your own too? 801 00:44:09,320 --> 00:44:10,640 Not in the same way. 802 00:44:12,840 --> 00:44:15,720 Although there were hard times. 803 00:44:18,760 --> 00:44:19,959 But I were lucky. 804 00:44:19,960 --> 00:44:23,000 I had a friend I could rely on. And so do you. 805 00:44:25,320 --> 00:44:26,370 Do you hear? 806 00:44:28,600 --> 00:44:29,760 Thank you. 807 00:44:39,720 --> 00:44:41,000 Well done, wee Jimmy. 808 00:44:41,001 --> 00:44:44,599 It's like they've always been together. Aye. 809 00:44:44,600 --> 00:44:47,479 'Appen we're headed in t'right direction. 810 00:44:47,480 --> 00:44:49,160 'Appen we are. 811 00:44:50,440 --> 00:44:54,079 Right, come on, you two, let's go and get this last one. 812 00:44:54,080 --> 00:44:56,199 What were that one called, Mrs Porter, was it? 813 00:44:56,200 --> 00:44:58,839 No, Grandad. That's Anabella-Sue. 814 00:44:58,840 --> 00:45:00,359 I don't know what's wrong with a name 815 00:45:00,360 --> 00:45:03,079 like Bessie or Buttercup, that's what I want to know. 816 00:45:03,080 --> 00:45:07,039 Wait till he hears what Rosie wants to name the other two. 817 00:45:07,040 --> 00:45:08,960 Humpty Dumpty? Are you having me on? 818 00:45:11,040 --> 00:45:12,280 Humpty Dumpty's an egg! 819 00:45:12,330 --> 00:45:16,880 Repair and Synchronization by Easy Subtitles Synchronizer 1.0.0.0