1 00:00:33,760 --> 00:00:37,360 Norwegian lyrics: Britt Hoyland 2 00:01:12,880 --> 00:01:17,800 - Are you doing well, guys? - Can't exactly say that, old man. 3 00:01:17,920 --> 00:01:23,520 One of the planes from Heslington did not return last night. 4 00:01:23,640 --> 00:01:29,680 - Do they know who was there? -North, Harrington, Jones... 5 00:01:29,800 --> 00:01:34,440 -McIlvenny. Everyone is gone. - McIlvenny? 6 00:01:37,280 --> 00:01:39,040 Just. 7 00:01:39,160 --> 00:01:43,000 Gentlemen. Court! The war is not won by itself. 8 00:01:44,800 --> 00:01:47,880 And quiver! Find the places you dive. 9 00:02:07,720 --> 00:02:11,680 Why do we keep doing it this crap year after year? 10 00:02:11,800 --> 00:02:17,320 Because tomorrow is Christmas Day. And that is tradition. 11 00:02:17,440 --> 00:02:21,080 - All the children are happy. -Why do I always have to... 12 00:02:21,200 --> 00:02:25,760 - Last year it was my father. -And James the year before that. 13 00:02:25,880 --> 00:02:30,200 - I didn't want to ask about... -... it wasn't important. Yes well! 14 00:02:30,320 --> 00:02:35,040 And you have to pick up a goose this afternoon. Miggins has got hold of some. 15 00:02:35,160 --> 00:02:41,320 - I'll send Carmody, when he's still here. - Did he say why he didn't go home for Christmas? 16 00:02:41,440 --> 00:02:46,440 He offered to help. Won't it be too much dirty laundry? 17 00:02:46,560 --> 00:02:49,160 Don't delete. 18 00:02:52,840 --> 00:02:56,080 - Helen? -Don't try, Siegfried Farnon. 19 00:02:56,200 --> 00:03:03,680 - You're not thinking of asking me, are you? - I was just going to say that you are radiant. 20 00:03:07,280 --> 00:03:10,360 Carmody? Carmody! 21 00:03:18,480 --> 00:03:22,000 That's right. Darrowby 2297. 22 00:03:25,640 --> 00:03:28,480 Darrowby 2297. 23 00:03:28,600 --> 00:03:31,840 James. Merry Christmas! 24 00:03:31,960 --> 00:03:35,240 - Helen! It's James! -Come right away! 25 00:03:37,200 --> 00:03:40,440 It may take a little longer. Oh! 26 00:03:42,400 --> 00:03:44,680 Because I say so! 27 00:03:44,800 --> 00:03:50,320 - Sorry, it's hard to hear here. -James, you said? Is it Herriot? 28 00:03:51,880 --> 00:03:56,120 -What are you thinking about? -Merry Christmas to you too, Siegfried. 29 00:03:56,240 --> 00:04:02,200 -Helen can't move around in her condition. -And what condition is it? 30 00:04:02,320 --> 00:04:09,280 -You know... Framtung. At home. Ready to crack. - Crack... Hit the pipe. 31 00:04:09,400 --> 00:04:12,560 -Oh! -What is it? Is it the child? 32 00:04:12,680 --> 00:04:16,920 Too much breakfast. The baby fights for space with the sausages. 33 00:04:17,040 --> 00:04:22,240 This is what I was afraid of. Stop the damn noise! 34 00:04:22,360 --> 00:04:27,920 - It's nothing. - Helen. What was that? Did they say anything about the child? 35 00:04:28,040 --> 00:04:33,080 - Poor digestion. - We don't like her driving that far! 36 00:04:33,200 --> 00:04:38,520 -Keep it to yourself! - It's a long trip. 37 00:04:41,920 --> 00:04:48,720 -Sorry, one is worse than the other. - It's so good to hear your voice. 38 00:04:50,720 --> 00:04:52,720 Same here. 39 00:04:55,440 --> 00:04:58,960 I have a sewing job for you when you come. 40 00:04:59,080 --> 00:05:04,560 I don't go all that way to knock your socks off for the appetizer. 41 00:05:04,680 --> 00:05:07,280 I got my vengja today. 42 00:05:07,400 --> 00:05:13,320 They transfer me to Brize Norton to train with bombers. 43 00:05:13,440 --> 00:05:17,960 So when you finish the tutorial, are you going to fly ... over there? 44 00:05:18,080 --> 00:05:21,880 Not much help in releasing them here. 45 00:05:23,920 --> 00:05:31,440 I don't want to interfere, but it's crazy of Helen to drive five miles through mountains and valleys. 46 00:05:31,560 --> 00:05:34,160 -Siegfried. - Snow has been reported. 47 00:05:34,280 --> 00:05:40,720 -If she gets sick, she can be stuck out in the woods. -Siegfried Farnon, hang up before I choke you! 48 00:05:44,320 --> 00:05:47,400 Helen? 49 00:05:47,520 --> 00:05:51,080 - I've had some cramps. -We have to think about... 50 00:05:51,200 --> 00:05:56,440 I know I have to think about the baby. I have not done anything else. 51 00:05:56,560 --> 00:06:01,080 - You don't want me to come. - Of course I do! 52 00:06:01,200 --> 00:06:06,120 - But things are no longer what they are. -I miss you so much. 53 00:06:06,240 --> 00:06:09,960 I really need to see you. 54 00:06:11,560 --> 00:06:13,440 I'm scared, James. 55 00:06:15,600 --> 00:06:18,400 - Helen? Are you there, Helen? -James. 56 00:06:18,520 --> 00:06:20,720 Helen! Damn it! 57 00:06:20,840 --> 00:06:23,080 James? 58 00:06:23,200 --> 00:06:24,920 James! 59 00:06:29,840 --> 00:06:33,000 Herriot. It's useful for you, no. 60 00:06:33,120 --> 00:06:36,000 Officer Woodham. 61 00:06:44,200 --> 00:06:50,640 I found Georgie at the outermost airstrip. Must have been another falcon. Or a plane. 62 00:06:50,760 --> 00:06:55,320 - It's a lovely bird. ë-Yes. 63 00:06:55,440 --> 00:06:59,040 Will she be able to fly again? 64 00:07:00,480 --> 00:07:03,720 Not with broken feathers. 65 00:07:03,840 --> 00:07:09,120 - You have to patch it up by Boxing Day. - I will do my best. 66 00:07:09,240 --> 00:07:15,120 I'm tired of people's "best". You're a vet, Herriot. Just solved it. 67 00:07:15,240 --> 00:07:19,480 Yes, sir. But I have never treated such a bird before. 68 00:07:19,600 --> 00:07:25,560 It's usually chickens. The occasional budgie. This is something completely different. 69 00:07:25,680 --> 00:07:29,720 - We missed a plane last night. - I heard it. 70 00:07:29,840 --> 00:07:35,200 Some of the men see it as a bad omen that the mascot is injured. 71 00:07:35,320 --> 00:07:42,880 - They don't want to admit it, but they are scared. -I understand, sir. I will do what I can. 72 00:07:49,120 --> 00:07:53,960 Cause! That was something I wanted to ask about. My wife is pregnant. 73 00:07:54,080 --> 00:08:01,840 We were going to have dinner together in the village tonight, but she can't drive. Can I go home? 74 00:08:03,480 --> 00:08:07,840 - Go home? - Just for one evening. I'm worried about her. 75 00:08:07,960 --> 00:08:12,480 We all have people we are uneasy about, but we have a job to do. 76 00:08:12,600 --> 00:08:17,200 - I am aware of that. - You're unlikely to be. Then you wouldn't ask. 77 00:08:17,320 --> 00:08:21,760 Should everyone who has melted someone in the thick, get speed around the country? 78 00:08:21,880 --> 00:08:26,720 Helen is my wife. We are going to have children. I want to support him. 79 00:08:26,840 --> 00:08:32,160 And what do you intend to do? Are you going to give birth to the child yourself? 80 00:08:32,280 --> 00:08:35,640 No? Are you going to accept it? 81 00:08:35,760 --> 00:08:41,520 Sir, I wouldn't ask if I didn't was very uneasy. I want to support him. 82 00:08:41,640 --> 00:08:48,160 You will drop bombs on the enemy's head. It's the support your family needs. 83 00:08:48,280 --> 00:08:55,400 You must be strong. That's how you protect them. Is that understood? 84 00:08:55,520 --> 00:09:01,560 Your job is to get the bird on its wings again. Not for me, but for your fellow soldiers. 85 00:09:01,680 --> 00:09:06,480 I will try to forget that we have had this conversation. 86 00:09:14,000 --> 00:09:19,080 - I know it's tough, but you have to quit. - I feel I have failed him. 87 00:09:19,200 --> 00:09:25,440 You don't have that. No one thinks so. And least of all James. 88 00:09:30,240 --> 00:09:34,200 Man is an aberration in nature. 89 00:09:34,320 --> 00:09:39,760 Mother and child are more or less useless before and after birth. 90 00:09:39,880 --> 00:09:44,920 Many animals are fully capable of to carry on as before. Like horses. 91 00:09:45,040 --> 00:09:47,880 A mare and her felt... 92 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:53,720 It didn't turn out quite as I had hoped. I'm just going to... 93 00:09:53,840 --> 00:09:55,960 I'm going to go somewhere else. 94 00:10:10,320 --> 00:10:15,320 It would have been irresponsible of us not to say anything to Helen? 95 00:10:15,440 --> 00:10:19,600 Poor thing. Christmas doesn't make it any better. 96 00:10:19,720 --> 00:10:24,560 It's time for to be with those you love. 97 00:10:28,840 --> 00:10:31,720 It's from Gerald. 98 00:10:33,240 --> 00:10:38,960 You don't have to give me that look. It's going well. Any news from Triss? 99 00:10:39,080 --> 00:10:45,120 No, but he should enjoy the Christmas days in its own unique way. 100 00:10:45,240 --> 00:10:51,880 -When was the last time the two didn't celebrate as a team? - Oh, then I have to think about it. 101 00:10:52,000 --> 00:10:55,200 Before father died, presumably. 102 00:10:56,600 --> 00:11:03,400 Nevertheless. At least Carmody is here. It will be nice for you with some male company. 103 00:11:03,520 --> 00:11:10,280 - Are you saying that I asked him to stay because I'm lonely? -At this time of year, the loss is felt most heavily. 104 00:11:10,400 --> 00:11:15,480 He's just here so I avoided answering the phone in the middle of the night. 105 00:11:15,600 --> 00:11:21,880 I must have stepped in the salad with Helen. I wanted to comfort her. 106 00:11:22,000 --> 00:11:24,760 -God help us. -God help ho. 107 00:11:24,880 --> 00:11:29,840 Useful for diving and fetching the goose. Come on again. Out of town! 108 00:11:29,960 --> 00:11:36,840 And when they come back, they can help me to carry fata away to the pub until tomorrow? 109 00:11:40,880 --> 00:11:45,480 Helen? All right, now they've gone. 110 00:12:14,920 --> 00:12:17,560 Damn it! 111 00:12:52,600 --> 00:12:56,560 You made it home for Christmas if you are traveling this afternoon. 112 00:12:56,680 --> 00:13:00,880 My family does not celebrate Christmas. They are atheists. 113 00:13:01,000 --> 00:13:07,160 Don't tell Mrs. Hall that she shares a house with a heretic. She will get hives. 114 00:13:07,280 --> 00:13:12,840 And don't get too comfortable in the bedroom. It is only temporary. 115 00:13:12,960 --> 00:13:15,360 - Shall we try again? -We? 116 00:13:15,480 --> 00:13:18,040 You. 117 00:13:20,800 --> 00:13:28,600 - Still there. Maybe we should go home again. - Absolutely not. We cannot fail Mrs. Hall. 118 00:13:28,720 --> 00:13:30,920 -Are you ready? -For what then? 119 00:13:31,040 --> 00:13:34,120 Come here, bitch! Come here! 120 00:13:35,480 --> 00:13:39,600 Like this, yes. Be so good. Nice bisk. 121 00:13:58,680 --> 00:14:02,680 Carmody, then. Now you must by all means not run. 122 00:14:05,240 --> 00:14:10,120 Run, you fool! Run! You can do it! 123 00:14:13,160 --> 00:14:19,840 -What a lovely, fat and juicy one we got this year. -Not now, Mrs. Hall! 124 00:14:19,960 --> 00:14:25,480 I beg your pardon, Mr. Carmody. Ugh, it doesn't look good. 125 00:14:25,600 --> 00:14:28,920 - I'm going to go. - That's probably best. 126 00:14:30,400 --> 00:14:33,480 But absolutely delicious! The goose, that is. 127 00:14:35,160 --> 00:14:37,800 -Thank you, Mr. Carmody! - No reason! 128 00:14:37,920 --> 00:14:42,440 Then ... comes a small sting. 129 00:14:58,120 --> 00:15:01,240 No danger, move me now! 130 00:15:43,760 --> 00:15:49,000 -Have you missed your plane? -No. Leave of absence. In a way. 131 00:15:50,360 --> 00:15:56,480 -What is the address? You will get money for petrol. -White Cottage, Ecclesbridge. 132 00:15:56,600 --> 00:16:01,840 -Michael Collins. -James Herriot. Pleasant. 133 00:16:03,360 --> 00:16:06,600 -Where are you going? - I'm looking for a cat. 134 00:16:06,720 --> 00:16:11,120 Just. A special cat? 135 00:16:11,240 --> 00:16:16,280 -My daughter's. I'm trying to find him. - How long has he been gone? 136 00:16:16,400 --> 00:16:21,640 A couple of months. A guy said he saw up here a few weeks ago. 137 00:16:21,760 --> 00:16:27,840 I have been up here almost every day looking. Don't have much to give her this Christmas. 138 00:16:27,960 --> 00:16:31,520 We have a cat. Or my wife, actually. 139 00:16:31,640 --> 00:16:36,080 Oscar. Have you tried to put out food at his favorite places? 140 00:16:36,200 --> 00:16:43,520 He had so many. He liked to walk. Tiger pla going to the pub and drinking dark beer. 141 00:16:44,560 --> 00:16:49,840 - As a veterinarian, I have to say that it is not good. - One evening he didn't come home. 142 00:16:49,960 --> 00:16:55,600 - I'm guessing you don't have children yourself. - I have one on the way. 143 00:16:55,720 --> 00:16:58,520 - Then you will soon find out. -What then? 144 00:16:58,640 --> 00:17:04,520 Anything you want to do for them. When you get them in your arms, you will be on the inside otherwise. 145 00:17:04,640 --> 00:17:07,240 It changes everything. 146 00:17:09,760 --> 00:17:14,800 -Have you heard from Arthur? - Not after he went to France. 147 00:17:14,920 --> 00:17:19,520 - We will get through it. That's how we are. - That's clear. 148 00:17:19,640 --> 00:17:22,560 -Hello, sister. - Are you doing well, friend? 149 00:17:22,680 --> 00:17:25,160 -Hey! -Joy me! 150 00:17:25,280 --> 00:17:29,920 - You haven't gotten any smaller. - I'm pregnant. What is your defense? 151 00:17:30,040 --> 00:17:34,040 Are we in that mood? A pint, please, Maggie. 152 00:17:34,160 --> 00:17:39,480 -Two. - Only one. I thought you might want this one. 153 00:17:39,600 --> 00:17:42,880 - He arranged it himself. - I see that. 154 00:17:43,000 --> 00:17:46,760 Good enough for diving, good enough for Princess Herriot. 155 00:17:46,880 --> 00:17:52,520 -How's your thumb? - Terrible pain. It is not long now. 156 00:17:52,640 --> 00:17:55,640 - Thank you, father. - Just cozy. 157 00:17:55,760 --> 00:18:02,480 - Better too many than too few. - The problem is filling them, not emptying them. 158 00:18:02,600 --> 00:18:07,880 If you don't have a couple of loaves, some fish and a divine power lurking. 159 00:18:08,000 --> 00:18:11,040 You should not look away from it. 160 00:18:14,520 --> 00:18:17,960 - What a cozy little place! -Mrs. Pumphrey. 161 00:18:18,080 --> 00:18:21,960 Thank you very much for doing this. It means so much. 162 00:18:22,080 --> 00:18:27,320 I have a basket behind the car. He is standing right outside. 163 00:18:27,440 --> 00:18:31,720 Come on, Carmody. Run into the road. After the basket! 164 00:18:31,840 --> 00:18:34,960 Korga Mrs. Pumphrey has in the car. 165 00:18:36,720 --> 00:18:43,440 I got hold of some goodies, some toppings and such, which I hope will be to your liking tomorrow. 166 00:18:43,560 --> 00:18:46,000 Then they will probably be happy. 167 00:18:46,120 --> 00:18:54,560 This time is about people being together. That is fabulous that everyone contributes. It will be fun. 168 00:18:54,680 --> 00:18:57,840 Are you coming too, Mrs. Pumphrey? 169 00:18:57,960 --> 00:19:05,320 Me, in here? Life becomes too much for Tricki. He is not very fond of many people. 170 00:19:05,440 --> 00:19:10,800 -Come over to us, Mrs. Pumphrey. -Oh? You see, he wants a drink. 171 00:19:11,840 --> 00:19:16,000 Look here, Tricky. This one is perfect for you. 172 00:19:22,240 --> 00:19:24,320 Father! 173 00:19:28,280 --> 00:19:33,480 -What are you flying? - I will start with training on bombers. 174 00:19:33,600 --> 00:19:39,280 -Brave guys. We stand behind you, all as one. - About 80 miles behind. 175 00:19:39,400 --> 00:19:46,080 Because we fly over there and they are here. Sorry, it's a joke among the soldiers. 176 00:19:46,200 --> 00:19:50,920 I would have fought if I could. The knee and the back are ruined. 177 00:19:51,040 --> 00:19:55,480 But people don't see it. They think you're a coward. 178 00:19:57,760 --> 00:20:00,880 I don't have leave. 179 00:20:01,000 --> 00:20:07,240 I left the base without permission. The wife is pregnant, I haven't seen her in months. 180 00:20:07,360 --> 00:20:11,320 - Have you taken a thief's binder? - I miss my wife. And my home. 181 00:20:11,440 --> 00:20:14,680 - One can say the same about me. -Are you going back? 182 00:20:14,800 --> 00:20:17,520 -Yes. - Then you're not a coward. 183 00:20:17,640 --> 00:20:22,080 When your children grow up, can you tell them what you did. 184 00:20:22,200 --> 00:20:27,600 What should I say to mine? That I was out looking for a cat? 185 00:20:32,880 --> 00:20:39,240 Go down there, head north, then you will eventually reach Brawton Road. 186 00:20:39,360 --> 00:20:42,000 Merry Christmas. 187 00:20:42,120 --> 00:20:45,480 Wait a minute. Thanks. 188 00:20:45,600 --> 00:20:49,520 You do it for all the rest of us who can't. 189 00:21:25,640 --> 00:21:29,920 -Is it Triss? -Siegfried. It's his nose. 190 00:21:30,040 --> 00:21:34,080 Don't let him hear you say that. 191 00:21:35,880 --> 00:21:41,840 -Should it represent me? -James makes one every quarter. I do it for him. 192 00:21:41,960 --> 00:21:46,360 - What did he say that you didn't come? - The conversation was interrupted. 193 00:21:46,480 --> 00:21:52,960 - He didn't want you to risk anything. - You are too far along the way for such hardships. 194 00:21:53,080 --> 00:21:56,720 James will fly bombers. 195 00:21:58,800 --> 00:22:00,920 So? 196 00:22:01,040 --> 00:22:06,800 He will soon finish his training, and then there will be a bombing raid. 197 00:22:06,920 --> 00:22:11,480 - It's going well. - And it will continue to do so. 198 00:22:11,600 --> 00:22:14,800 He'll be fine. 199 00:22:16,720 --> 00:22:21,360 We'll get through it, that's what you do. I have the kid to take care of. 200 00:22:21,480 --> 00:22:25,440 Then James comes home, and we are together again. 201 00:22:49,440 --> 00:22:53,840 - Take a seat. -Just a couple of hours. Please be kind. 202 00:22:53,960 --> 00:23:00,360 Lucky that I'm the one looking for you, and not the military police. Get in! 203 00:23:07,240 --> 00:23:09,560 Darrow town 1.6 km. 204 00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:33,120 Merry Christmas, James. 205 00:23:37,120 --> 00:23:39,080 Merry Christmas! 206 00:23:47,840 --> 00:23:51,000 Christmas will be over before you come downstairs. 207 00:23:51,120 --> 00:23:56,840 After the disagreement with that bitch have I been frail. It's worse today. 208 00:23:56,960 --> 00:24:02,120 No Christmas habit, Mr. Carmody? Put on your jacket and tie, you. 209 00:24:02,240 --> 00:24:08,920 - Oh... I don't really celebrate. - But you could do the whole Christmas season yesterday. 210 00:24:09,040 --> 00:24:12,160 You screamed at the top of your lungs. 211 00:24:13,480 --> 00:24:17,160 - I go up again and change. - That's good. 212 00:24:27,360 --> 00:24:30,160 Sorry about last night. 213 00:24:30,280 --> 00:24:34,960 - It was a bit much. - You don't need to apologize. 214 00:24:35,080 --> 00:24:41,600 And you don't have to pretend you're not terrified for what is before you. It was me. 215 00:24:41,720 --> 00:24:47,040 I am. I don't feel ready. How can someone be? 216 00:24:47,160 --> 00:24:52,760 None of the women before you did, but we are now sitting here. 217 00:24:52,880 --> 00:24:56,520 Try to find comfort in it. 218 00:24:56,640 --> 00:25:00,800 -Much better! -Be so good! It's sherry. 219 00:25:00,920 --> 00:25:05,280 - I shouldn't. We can be called out. - It's Christmas Day, man! 220 00:25:05,400 --> 00:25:08,720 - Did you pour in a sherry for Triss? -Old habit. 221 00:25:08,840 --> 00:25:12,040 Well... Merry Christmas, damn it! 222 00:25:12,160 --> 00:25:14,640 -Merry Christmas, dammit! - Merry Christmas. 223 00:25:19,960 --> 00:25:25,120 Shall we open presents? The youngest first. 224 00:25:25,240 --> 00:25:28,680 -Mr. Carmody. -To me? 225 00:25:31,600 --> 00:25:34,040 Thanks. 226 00:25:44,720 --> 00:25:48,880 Because you are so fond of bows. 227 00:25:49,000 --> 00:25:51,480 Oh! 228 00:25:51,600 --> 00:25:56,320 Audrey, it wasn't bad digestion. 229 00:25:56,440 --> 00:25:58,760 I think it's underway. 230 00:26:00,480 --> 00:26:04,600 To set off without leave can be punished by court-martial. 231 00:26:04,720 --> 00:26:09,960 If I hadn't found you when I did, I should have locked you in. 232 00:26:12,040 --> 00:26:14,840 I want it to shine here. 233 00:26:14,960 --> 00:26:17,360 Is she better? 234 00:26:17,480 --> 00:26:21,960 The feathers are broken. It might be best to remove them completely. 235 00:26:22,080 --> 00:26:26,800 - Will she be able to fly then? - Not until new ones have grown out. 236 00:26:33,600 --> 00:26:39,080 You are not the first to long for home. And you won't be the last. 237 00:26:39,200 --> 00:26:43,680 - I guess I'm not. - We must stick together, Herriot. 238 00:26:43,800 --> 00:26:50,920 It doesn't help anyone to hear that they are getting lazy in a pinch. Not when we have an important job to do. 239 00:26:51,040 --> 00:26:53,320 Yes, sir. 240 00:26:53,440 --> 00:26:56,280 It's just that... 241 00:26:56,400 --> 00:27:03,360 I knew McIlvenny. One of those we lost. Not good. He left right after I arrived. 242 00:27:03,480 --> 00:27:06,400 But he was my age. 243 00:27:06,520 --> 00:27:12,280 He had a wife, a little boy he will never see again. 244 00:27:12,400 --> 00:27:14,720 It dawned on me. 245 00:27:17,840 --> 00:27:22,520 I taught everyone who went down with that plane. 246 00:27:22,640 --> 00:27:29,200 I have known them, knew them, for over a year. Countless hours of training. 247 00:27:29,320 --> 00:27:33,320 And they are not the first. Far from it. 248 00:27:33,440 --> 00:27:40,360 But if we let ourselves be ruled by our feelings, none of us would be here. 249 00:27:40,480 --> 00:27:46,480 We have a job to do. Who knows what kind of world will our children grow up in? 250 00:27:46,600 --> 00:27:51,720 Cause I say it, but you don't seem old enough to have children. 251 00:27:51,840 --> 00:27:56,240 Two little girls. Twins. Eight months old. 252 00:27:56,360 --> 00:27:59,400 I have seen them twice. 253 00:28:02,400 --> 00:28:05,160 I can't help but feel something. 254 00:28:05,280 --> 00:28:10,120 I can't help but wish I was with my wife and the child she prays. 255 00:28:10,240 --> 00:28:14,320 In a few months You sit in a plane and fight against the enemy. 256 00:28:14,440 --> 00:28:20,160 And if you are not focused on work, the outcome is given. 257 00:28:20,280 --> 00:28:23,240 You are forced to neglect your brothers. 258 00:28:23,360 --> 00:28:27,400 And even more important: They must know that they know little about you. 259 00:28:27,520 --> 00:28:32,000 Then the heart hardens, so you get through this war. 260 00:28:32,120 --> 00:28:39,120 Maybe we will emerge victorious. Then you have all the time in the world to be together with the family. 261 00:28:39,240 --> 00:28:45,280 It would mean a lot to everyone if I got her on the wings again? 262 00:28:45,400 --> 00:28:48,200 It really would. 263 00:28:50,040 --> 00:28:53,920 Let's look at you one more time. 264 00:28:54,040 --> 00:28:58,880 Thanks. I understand. It's Christmas Day. 265 00:28:59,000 --> 00:29:01,920 Yes. 266 00:29:04,840 --> 00:29:09,160 I will. Have a good time. 267 00:29:09,280 --> 00:29:14,560 - What did they say? Are they coming? Shall we go? - They asked us to stay where we were. 268 00:29:14,680 --> 00:29:19,160 There was snow up in the valleys last night. The driving is bad. 269 00:29:19,280 --> 00:29:23,000 They send a midwife as soon as they can. 270 00:29:25,400 --> 00:29:28,760 -Huff then, Carmody. Still sore? -He? 271 00:29:28,880 --> 00:29:32,360 It cannot be compared, but it was an ugly bit. 272 00:29:32,480 --> 00:29:36,520 - The teeth went deep. 4 cm, I would think. - If not 4.5. 273 00:29:36,640 --> 00:29:39,600 -Press as hard as you want. - It wasn't a pity. 274 00:29:39,720 --> 00:29:43,760 Go to the pub with your lunch, the two of them. Everyone is waiting enough. 275 00:29:43,880 --> 00:29:49,080 Isn't it best if I stay here? In the worst case, I can step in. 276 00:29:49,200 --> 00:29:53,720 Doesn't the midwife come in time, can he receive the child. 277 00:29:53,840 --> 00:29:56,280 -Don't talk about! - Not a good idea. 278 00:29:56,400 --> 00:30:02,640 I have taken in hundreds of animals. Most with four legs. Easier with just two. 279 00:30:02,760 --> 00:30:06,040 - It will have arms. - Didn't think about it. 280 00:30:06,160 --> 00:30:10,360 We take it as it comes. It's not so different from a sow! 281 00:30:10,480 --> 00:30:12,880 - Now it works. - I can assist. 282 00:30:13,000 --> 00:30:19,600 Take it easy, not in the orchestra place, if it makes you feel bad about fashion. 283 00:30:22,320 --> 00:30:26,640 You must learn to be more tactful. 284 00:30:33,640 --> 00:30:38,600 -Merry Christmas, old man. - I'm not that much older than you. 285 00:30:38,720 --> 00:30:43,400 -How's it going with you? -A couple of broken feathers prevent her from flying. 286 00:30:43,520 --> 00:30:49,760 But will she be able to fly tomorrow? Nobody wants to go on air. 287 00:30:51,760 --> 00:30:55,880 I ... Well, I have started the treatment. 288 00:30:57,080 --> 00:31:02,320 -Woodham said he wasn't going to let us down. -Woodham? 289 00:31:02,440 --> 00:31:05,440 Yes. He has bragged terribly about you. 290 00:31:05,560 --> 00:31:13,280 Said we were lucky to have it best vet in Yorkshire in our squadron. 291 00:31:17,360 --> 00:31:24,440 We can probably put feathers in these. It gives the wings support for new ones to grow. 292 00:31:27,560 --> 00:31:30,040 Stand still. 293 00:31:44,040 --> 00:31:47,120 I'm just going to push this in. 294 00:32:00,400 --> 00:32:03,360 Merry Christmas to you too. 295 00:32:10,000 --> 00:32:13,400 It's probably okay if you go over there. 296 00:32:13,520 --> 00:32:19,000 I can't bear to hear my daughter go through all that. 297 00:32:19,120 --> 00:32:24,320 You're just going to get in the way. Best to stay away. 298 00:32:24,440 --> 00:32:30,040 -Fantastic cold table, Mr. Farnon. - Completely amazing. 299 00:32:32,000 --> 00:32:37,920 -Tricki is agreed. - I can't take credit. Mrs. Hall arranged everything. 300 00:32:38,040 --> 00:32:41,040 And of course... 301 00:32:44,840 --> 00:32:48,600 It was the last one. Hope it tastes good. 302 00:32:48,720 --> 00:32:56,640 Uncle Carmody, would you mind keeping Tricki with company? He has made room for you. 303 00:32:56,760 --> 00:33:03,640 In any case, Helen doesn't want you over there. Sit down. You don't get infected with God. 304 00:33:06,120 --> 00:33:08,640 Oh! 305 00:33:08,760 --> 00:33:15,480 -Oh... Well... I shouldn't drink so much. - Stuff it in you, and provide yourself with food. 306 00:33:22,800 --> 00:33:28,360 Let me thank everyone for making us feel so welcome. 307 00:33:28,480 --> 00:33:33,640 And I want to toast Mr. Farnon who have drummed together for a party. 308 00:33:33,760 --> 00:33:38,480 Mrs. Hall has credit for that. As she almost always has. 309 00:33:38,600 --> 00:33:42,560 -For pedagogue Mrs. Hall. -And Jesus, right? 310 00:33:42,680 --> 00:33:47,640 - Isn't that what it's all about? - Well said, Mr. Carmody. 311 00:33:47,760 --> 00:33:52,400 Right. For pedagogue Mrs. Hall, and Jesus too, I suppose. 312 00:33:52,520 --> 00:33:56,400 For pedagogue Mrs. Hall, and Jesus too, I suppose. 313 00:34:03,520 --> 00:34:09,080 - How does father cope with everything? - He doesn't say much. 314 00:34:09,200 --> 00:34:12,680 He drinks whiskey and stares into the air. 315 00:34:12,800 --> 00:34:16,480 A perfectly normal day at the pub, that is. 316 00:34:16,600 --> 00:34:21,680 - Hi true. You need a bit to strengthen yourself. -Thanks. 317 00:34:21,800 --> 00:34:26,160 - Still nothing? -No. It's been fun. 318 00:34:26,280 --> 00:34:32,280 I don't know if I should be happy or disappointed that nothing happens. 319 00:34:32,400 --> 00:34:36,960 I call the midwife again and I'll see if I can spare a bit on them. 320 00:34:37,080 --> 00:34:40,440 Oh, I should never have said that. 321 00:34:49,840 --> 00:34:54,520 - How did it go, James? - We'll see tomorrow, but it looks good. 322 00:34:54,640 --> 00:34:58,160 A drink for this man. 323 00:35:09,040 --> 00:35:12,280 Are you enjoying yourself? 324 00:35:12,400 --> 00:35:16,960 I admit it. I like the songs. 325 00:35:17,080 --> 00:35:20,560 The food. Merry Christmas. 326 00:35:20,680 --> 00:35:25,920 I was always envious on the other children growing up. 327 00:35:26,040 --> 00:35:31,680 - You probably think I'm a hypocrite. - It makes you human. 328 00:35:35,920 --> 00:35:39,880 If you would like to be... 329 00:35:40,000 --> 00:35:45,000 ... can you take Tristan's room. He won't be able to use it for a while. 330 00:35:45,120 --> 00:35:50,680 Are you inviting me ... to live at Skeldale? In your home? 331 00:35:50,800 --> 00:35:55,200 It is convenient. You can pick up the phone at night. 332 00:35:55,320 --> 00:35:58,680 -Yes, sir. - But keep your fingers off my whiskey. 333 00:35:58,800 --> 00:36:03,200 -Especially the goodies. -Absolutely. Of course. Understood! 334 00:36:03,320 --> 00:36:07,320 - Ready for the masses? - As ready as I can be. 335 00:36:10,040 --> 00:36:12,240 Close up. 336 00:36:12,360 --> 00:36:17,600 -Ho, ho, Merry Christmas! -Come on! Sisteman is a dead nut. 337 00:36:17,720 --> 00:36:21,120 Come and sit here by the fire together with me, child. 338 00:36:28,760 --> 00:36:34,920 When peace reigns, the Christmas days are a time - 339 00:36:36,200 --> 00:36:40,840 - where we gather in our homes, - 340 00:36:40,960 --> 00:36:43,000 - young and old, - 341 00:36:43,120 --> 00:36:48,400 - for celebration and joy, - 342 00:36:48,520 --> 00:36:52,640 - as the Christmas Gospel asks for atonement. 343 00:36:52,760 --> 00:36:57,840 For the elderly here and in the rest of the world I would say: 344 00:36:57,960 --> 00:37:04,320 The First Great War stole your youth. 345 00:37:04,440 --> 00:37:09,480 While the rest of the people saw little of the battles. 346 00:37:09,600 --> 00:37:16,040 This time we all stand together meeting the father who threatens. 347 00:37:16,160 --> 00:37:21,360 Remember this: Even if the war brings distance, - 348 00:37:21,480 --> 00:37:25,360 - he also leads to new unity. 349 00:37:25,480 --> 00:37:28,600 Let's get you to bed. 350 00:37:28,720 --> 00:37:33,280 To be good mates and good neighbours in difficult times - 351 00:37:33,400 --> 00:37:38,360 - is a golden chance for the civilian population to contribute. 352 00:37:38,480 --> 00:37:42,360 Not only do they perform their own duties, - 353 00:37:42,480 --> 00:37:48,840 - but they also help our forces to win the war. 354 00:37:57,360 --> 00:38:02,560 Mr. Carmody! The children must have been very happy. 355 00:38:02,680 --> 00:38:08,240 - You shouldn't have given me this. -Oh. Isn't she pretty? 356 00:38:08,360 --> 00:38:12,160 No, it isn't. This... 357 00:38:12,280 --> 00:38:17,160 -... is my first Christmas present ever. -The first one? 358 00:38:17,280 --> 00:38:21,760 - You big one. -Mother and father... 359 00:38:22,840 --> 00:38:29,280 - We are not that kind of family. - Here in Skeldale we are. Get used to it. 360 00:38:29,400 --> 00:38:33,800 - Was it fun at the pub? - Everyone was very pleasant. 361 00:38:33,920 --> 00:38:38,800 - They made me feel at home. - I'm glad it went well. 362 00:38:38,920 --> 00:38:43,960 You are really... quite a wonderful woman, Mrs. Hall. 363 00:38:44,080 --> 00:38:49,320 Oh, I don't know that now. I just chose a bow and wrapped it up. 364 00:38:49,440 --> 00:38:53,640 -But thank you, Mr. Carmody. -Mr. Farnon was right. 365 00:38:53,760 --> 00:39:00,360 - You really are amazing. - I think that's enough. Maybe best to sleep now. 366 00:39:00,480 --> 00:39:06,040 You are probably right about that. I have far too much in me. 367 00:39:07,840 --> 00:39:10,400 Good night, Mrs. Hall. 368 00:39:10,520 --> 00:39:12,800 Good night. 369 00:39:15,440 --> 00:39:17,880 OK. 370 00:39:19,560 --> 00:39:22,240 Like that, yes. 371 00:39:39,440 --> 00:39:45,280 - He's probably not used to drinking so much. - It was probably the wine that did the talking, yes. 372 00:39:45,400 --> 00:39:51,120 I have decided that Carmody will live here with us in the future. 373 00:39:51,240 --> 00:39:56,600 For purely practical reasons, of course. How is Helen doing? 374 00:39:56,720 --> 00:40:01,280 She perseveres. I'll get up with tea and a clean towel. 375 00:40:01,400 --> 00:40:06,680 - You are amazing. -Oh, come on, Mr. Farnon. 376 00:40:06,800 --> 00:40:10,720 - Let me do it there. -But... 377 00:40:10,840 --> 00:40:16,720 - You don't intend to try your hand at washing dishes? - I can handle it. 378 00:40:16,840 --> 00:40:20,760 Just... be sure to change the water, otherwise it will be greasy. 379 00:40:20,880 --> 00:40:25,120 It goes so f... There is no corkage here. 380 00:40:26,880 --> 00:40:31,160 - What is he doing there? - That's where he lives. 381 00:40:37,360 --> 00:40:40,280 You forgot this one. 382 00:40:43,480 --> 00:40:46,160 I didn't forget him. 383 00:40:52,280 --> 00:40:57,240 - Merry Christmas, Mrs. Hall. - Merry Christmas, Mr. Farnon. 384 00:41:07,280 --> 00:41:10,160 Now he is here. We're coming up! 385 00:41:10,280 --> 00:41:14,120 How are things going with you? 386 00:41:14,240 --> 00:41:17,520 You certainly chose the right day. 387 00:41:17,640 --> 00:41:22,320 - Let's see how far we've come. - I just want it over with. 388 00:41:22,440 --> 00:41:26,400 You can do this. We are here together with you. 389 00:41:35,960 --> 00:41:41,560 There you go, Georgie. Let's see how it goes with your vengja. 390 00:41:56,440 --> 00:41:59,760 - Good job, Herriot. - Thank you, sir. 391 00:42:03,080 --> 00:42:06,120 Call her in. And meet me at the car. 392 00:42:23,200 --> 00:42:26,920 You have two days. When you are back, you will be transferred. 393 00:42:27,040 --> 00:42:30,120 Yes, sir. And thank you. 394 00:42:42,640 --> 00:42:47,000 Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas! 395 00:42:47,120 --> 00:42:49,520 Merry Christmas! 396 00:42:51,160 --> 00:42:55,560 - Helen? Helen! -James? What are you doing here? 397 00:42:55,680 --> 00:42:58,120 Helen! 398 00:42:58,240 --> 00:43:01,400 -Is she upstairs? - It's her. 399 00:43:07,200 --> 00:43:09,000 Helen! 400 00:43:09,120 --> 00:43:11,640 James? 401 00:43:13,080 --> 00:43:17,760 -What on earth? - Oh, I've missed you so much! 402 00:43:17,880 --> 00:43:23,160 - I had to see you. I tried to get home. -Careful, James. 403 00:43:23,280 --> 00:43:26,280 You can let go now. 404 00:43:26,400 --> 00:43:31,800 What's in the way? Has something happened? Why haven't you gotten up? 405 00:43:31,920 --> 00:43:34,760 No? 406 00:43:34,880 --> 00:43:36,600 Yes. 407 00:43:36,720 --> 00:43:39,480 When? 408 00:43:39,600 --> 00:43:41,800 Last night. 409 00:44:00,280 --> 00:44:03,960 Cheers to your son. 410 00:44:04,080 --> 00:44:07,520 You have given me a little boy. 411 00:44:14,200 --> 00:44:17,640 Hello, weasel. 412 00:44:29,080 --> 00:44:33,680 - He looks a bit whimsical. -Are all foals beautiful, perhaps? 413 00:44:33,800 --> 00:44:36,680 Not far from. 414 00:44:36,800 --> 00:44:41,320 - How are you? How was it? - Terrible. 415 00:44:41,440 --> 00:44:46,240 - I wish I could have been here. - We managed. 416 00:44:46,360 --> 00:44:52,240 There is a reason for that that the men are not present. 417 00:44:55,320 --> 00:44:58,400 What should we call him? 418 00:44:59,560 --> 00:45:03,120 I thought we could call him after his father. 419 00:45:10,880 --> 00:45:13,840 Are you doing well? 420 00:45:15,560 --> 00:45:20,400 Michael was right. God, he was so right. 421 00:45:20,520 --> 00:45:22,640 Who? 422 00:45:22,760 --> 00:45:29,720 I will come home to you. No matter what happens. I promise you that. 423 00:45:29,840 --> 00:45:36,160 Nothing will keep me away. I will always be with you. 424 00:45:40,000 --> 00:45:43,720 And we'll be fine until then. 425 00:46:02,800 --> 00:46:09,480 Must say he is strong. Not true? You have that from your mother's side. 426 00:46:09,600 --> 00:46:13,720 This is an Alderson hand. 427 00:46:13,840 --> 00:46:17,200 He's smiling at you, father. 428 00:46:17,320 --> 00:46:23,160 I strongly doubt it. It's a reflex. The baby can't... 429 00:46:23,280 --> 00:46:26,640 -Audrey, do you want to...? -Yes. 430 00:46:26,760 --> 00:46:29,880 Be so good. 431 00:46:30,000 --> 00:46:33,760 -Here. -Hello true! 432 00:46:33,880 --> 00:46:36,360 Look at you! 433 00:46:39,360 --> 00:46:42,200 Aren't you beautiful? 434 00:46:45,640 --> 00:46:50,360 -Do you want to say hello to Uncle Siegfried? - You're going to scare him. 435 00:46:50,480 --> 00:46:55,520 - I'm not the least bit scary. - It will soon be your turn. 436 00:46:57,000 --> 00:47:01,040 -Wait a minute. Is it dark beer? -Yes. 437 00:47:01,160 --> 00:47:05,080 The midwife said it was empowering. 438 00:47:09,800 --> 00:47:14,560 - It's not him. -Are you sure? He likes dark beer. 439 00:47:14,680 --> 00:47:18,840 Absolutely sure. But thanks for calling. 440 00:47:18,960 --> 00:47:21,200 Wait. 441 00:47:21,320 --> 00:47:26,800 Your daughter probably doesn't mind. And she probably wants her father's home. 442 00:47:26,920 --> 00:47:32,400 We all have our own struggles. If it is in the war or at home. It's never easy. 443 00:47:32,520 --> 00:47:37,880 - When it all comes down to it, we are all in the same boat. -Easy for you to say. 444 00:47:38,000 --> 00:47:45,800 It doesn't help anyone if you punish yourself out there the heath every evening. You should be with family. 445 00:47:48,120 --> 00:47:51,880 - You are a good man. - So are you. 446 00:47:52,000 --> 00:47:58,080 Take him. Your daughter will love him. And she will love to have her father at home. 447 00:47:59,720 --> 00:48:03,760 They will look after you now. It's going well, isn't it? 448 00:48:05,800 --> 00:48:09,040 Of course it does. Be well, Oscar. 449 00:48:15,320 --> 00:48:19,000 -Come visit whenever they want. - We probably will. 450 00:48:30,200 --> 00:48:34,440 -Are you okay? - I have it now. 451 00:48:36,000 --> 00:48:39,120 I love you very much. 452 00:48:39,240 --> 00:48:41,880 I love you too. 453 00:48:49,200 --> 00:48:53,040 Let's get you in before you catch a cold.