1 00:00:40,280 --> 00:00:43,040 Dad! Dad! Dad! 2 00:00:43,080 --> 00:00:45,240 Aw, thank you, Jimmy. 3 00:00:45,280 --> 00:00:47,600 It wouldn't do to forget Tricki's birthday. 4 00:00:49,600 --> 00:00:51,280 Tell your mum and Rosie I said bye. 5 00:00:53,520 --> 00:00:55,840 CAR DOOR CLOSES, ENGINE STARTS 6 00:01:51,520 --> 00:01:53,240 Oh, God. 7 00:02:00,680 --> 00:02:01,800 What are you doing? 8 00:02:03,320 --> 00:02:04,720 Bloody car wouldn't start. 9 00:02:04,760 --> 00:02:06,560 Where've you left it? 10 00:02:06,600 --> 00:02:08,360 Up at the Marshams'. 11 00:02:08,400 --> 00:02:10,520 I thought Ronnie Marsham died? 12 00:02:10,560 --> 00:02:12,800 Mrs Marsham was hosting a bridge game. 13 00:02:14,000 --> 00:02:15,720 Till this time in the morning? 14 00:02:15,760 --> 00:02:18,640 An all-night bridge session is nothing out of the ordinary. 15 00:02:20,200 --> 00:02:22,360 Could you have not called someone to pick you up? 16 00:02:23,520 --> 00:02:26,080 I had to leave in something of a hurry. 17 00:02:26,120 --> 00:02:27,760 Where's your other shoe? 18 00:02:30,200 --> 00:02:31,960 I mislaid it. 19 00:02:32,000 --> 00:02:33,160 At a bridge game? 20 00:02:35,720 --> 00:02:37,200 Get in. 21 00:02:43,760 --> 00:02:45,480 Don't sit on Tricki's birthday card! 22 00:02:45,520 --> 00:02:47,440 Well, don't leave it on the seat, then. 23 00:02:47,480 --> 00:02:49,160 ENGINE STARTS 24 00:02:58,800 --> 00:03:02,920 DOOR CLOSES Oh! Five miles done. 25 00:03:02,960 --> 00:03:05,680 And not a bit of it between the Drovers snug and the Drovers bar. 26 00:03:05,720 --> 00:03:07,000 SHE LAUGHS 27 00:03:07,040 --> 00:03:09,480 And all before you've had your breakfast. 28 00:03:09,520 --> 00:03:12,080 Could you not sleep? 29 00:03:12,120 --> 00:03:15,200 Military training, Mrs H. Disciplined body, disciplined mind. 30 00:03:15,240 --> 00:03:16,400 Is that bacon? 31 00:03:17,880 --> 00:03:19,880 Do you think you can make it the rest of the way now? 32 00:03:19,920 --> 00:03:21,800 I could've got here quicker walking. 33 00:03:21,840 --> 00:03:24,360 What've you done to yourself? Why've you only got one shoe? 34 00:03:24,400 --> 00:03:26,120 Bridge. 35 00:03:26,160 --> 00:03:29,640 Nothing one of your restorative breakfasts couldn't fix, Mrs Hall. 36 00:03:29,680 --> 00:03:32,120 I've got to go, I'm late for Mrs Pumphrey now. 37 00:03:32,160 --> 00:03:36,320 Mrs Pumphrey? I've just had Sister Rose on the telephone. 38 00:03:36,360 --> 00:03:39,160 She reckons you're due there half an hour ago. 39 00:03:39,200 --> 00:03:41,200 Sister Rose? TRISTAN CHUCKLES 40 00:03:41,240 --> 00:03:42,760 Nice knowing you, old chap. 41 00:03:42,800 --> 00:03:44,360 I don't have an appointment with her. 42 00:03:44,400 --> 00:03:46,680 Worried about one of her rescue dogs. 43 00:03:46,720 --> 00:03:48,400 Said she called yesterday. 44 00:03:48,440 --> 00:03:49,600 Who did she speak to? 45 00:03:49,640 --> 00:03:51,000 Is there any more marmalade? 46 00:03:53,040 --> 00:03:55,280 We can't afford to get on the wrong side of Sister Rose. 47 00:03:55,320 --> 00:03:56,880 Every time she re-homes a dog, 48 00:03:56,920 --> 00:03:59,040 she tells the new owners to bring it here. 49 00:03:59,080 --> 00:04:00,760 We've lost enough business lately. 50 00:04:00,800 --> 00:04:03,160 Off you go to Sister Rose, I'll deal with Tricki. 51 00:04:03,200 --> 00:04:04,560 Yeah, but why do I get Sister Rose? 52 00:04:04,600 --> 00:04:06,680 It's not my fault if you can't organise yourself. 53 00:04:13,840 --> 00:04:16,760 That's my bacon. And I'll need the Vauxhall. 54 00:04:28,120 --> 00:04:30,080 Oh, sorry, excuse me. 55 00:04:52,000 --> 00:04:53,840 Morning. 56 00:04:53,880 --> 00:04:58,080 Don't mind me, Mr Herriot. You turn up whenever you fancy 57 00:04:58,120 --> 00:05:00,280 I'm only late for my shift. Sorry, Sister Rose. 58 00:05:00,320 --> 00:05:03,120 And my dogs are used to being abandoned, so why worry? 59 00:05:03,160 --> 00:05:05,960 There was a mix-up with the appointments, but I'm here now. 60 00:05:06,000 --> 00:05:07,600 Shall we take a look at this dog? 61 00:05:07,640 --> 00:05:11,040 Ah, ah. You've heard of "ladies first", haven't you? 62 00:05:11,080 --> 00:05:13,600 Of course. Sorry. 63 00:05:13,640 --> 00:05:15,400 After you. 64 00:05:15,440 --> 00:05:17,480 Your poor, poor wife. 65 00:05:17,520 --> 00:05:20,480 BARKING 66 00:05:22,960 --> 00:05:25,200 Even one unwanted dog is too many. 67 00:05:25,240 --> 00:05:27,000 Hush now. 68 00:05:27,040 --> 00:05:30,120 Clive. Clive! 69 00:05:30,160 --> 00:05:33,120 Down! Do you think people want to adopt a badly behaved boy? 70 00:05:33,160 --> 00:05:34,440 BARKING 71 00:05:37,040 --> 00:05:38,880 And I'll tell you something else, 72 00:05:38,920 --> 00:05:41,280 I have not received the flea powder I requested. 73 00:05:41,320 --> 00:05:43,520 Three years I've been with you. 74 00:05:43,560 --> 00:05:45,080 I shouldn't have to chase it up. 75 00:05:45,120 --> 00:05:47,320 Again, I can only apologise. 76 00:05:47,360 --> 00:05:49,880 What seems to be the trouble? 77 00:05:49,920 --> 00:05:51,960 It's Geoffrey here. 78 00:05:52,000 --> 00:05:54,560 He hasn't been right for the last few days. 79 00:05:54,600 --> 00:05:56,560 Up all last night vomiting. 80 00:05:56,600 --> 00:05:57,800 He does look weak. 81 00:05:57,840 --> 00:05:59,280 Where did you find him? 82 00:05:59,320 --> 00:06:02,200 Side of the road, on my way to the hospital. 83 00:06:02,240 --> 00:06:04,200 Curled up on a bit of muck. 84 00:06:04,240 --> 00:06:06,320 Soon as I saw him, I knew he was a Geoffrey. 85 00:06:06,360 --> 00:06:08,480 You certainly have a way with names. 86 00:06:08,520 --> 00:06:12,080 I like my dogs to have real ones, like people. 87 00:06:12,120 --> 00:06:13,640 Do their new owners keep them? 88 00:06:13,680 --> 00:06:16,840 Why would you ever change a good name like Geoffrey? 89 00:06:17,840 --> 00:06:18,880 No reason at all. 90 00:06:20,560 --> 00:06:22,800 Can I have a look at you, Geoffrey? 91 00:06:25,440 --> 00:06:27,080 GEOFFREY BARKS All right. 92 00:06:27,120 --> 00:06:30,600 All right. I know you've learnt not to trust. 93 00:06:30,640 --> 00:06:33,000 But Mr Herriot means no harm. 94 00:06:34,720 --> 00:06:37,480 There could be a few things causing it. 95 00:06:37,520 --> 00:06:39,200 He might have gastritis. 96 00:06:41,480 --> 00:06:43,280 We'll try stomach powders first. 97 00:06:43,320 --> 00:06:45,720 What if it's not gastritis? 98 00:06:45,760 --> 00:06:47,320 He might have swallowed something. 99 00:06:47,360 --> 00:06:49,600 I couldn't feel anything inside, 100 00:06:49,640 --> 00:06:52,160 but I can't be absolutely sure. 101 00:06:52,200 --> 00:06:54,600 You don't have a X-ray machine yet? 102 00:06:54,640 --> 00:06:56,840 There are other vets I can go to, you know. 103 00:06:56,880 --> 00:06:59,720 I've been... discussing it with my business partner. 104 00:06:59,760 --> 00:07:01,160 We're ironing out the details. 105 00:07:01,200 --> 00:07:02,720 The hospital have just got a new one. 106 00:07:02,760 --> 00:07:03,960 The old one is for sale. 107 00:07:05,120 --> 00:07:06,840 Er, well, I could certainly take a look. 108 00:07:06,880 --> 00:07:09,160 It's a X-ray machine. 109 00:07:09,200 --> 00:07:11,360 What, you want it to match your wallpaper? 110 00:07:11,400 --> 00:07:13,520 No, no, not at all. Good. 111 00:07:15,120 --> 00:07:17,800 When shall I say you'll be picking it up? 112 00:07:17,840 --> 00:07:20,760 BARKING 113 00:07:31,960 --> 00:07:34,520 Here, here. Here, boy. 114 00:07:34,560 --> 00:07:37,120 Tricki! Tricki! Come on! 115 00:07:37,160 --> 00:07:38,680 Yes! Come on, come on! KNOCK AT DOOR 116 00:07:38,720 --> 00:07:41,240 Birthday boy! 117 00:07:41,280 --> 00:07:45,280 Tricki, come... Oh, Tricki, what on earth is the matter? 118 00:07:46,280 --> 00:07:47,440 Morning, Mrs Pumphrey. 119 00:07:47,480 --> 00:07:51,960 Oh, Uncle Farnon is here at last. 120 00:07:52,000 --> 00:07:55,040 Everything will be well. I brought him a little present. 121 00:07:56,320 --> 00:07:58,880 Bless you. Oh. SHE CHUCKLES 122 00:07:58,920 --> 00:08:01,920 It's not in the diet plan, but as it's his birthday... 123 00:08:01,960 --> 00:08:04,360 Tricki. Birthday bacon! 124 00:08:05,720 --> 00:08:07,320 Oh, yes, I see. 125 00:08:08,880 --> 00:08:10,640 You'll come for Uncle Farnon. 126 00:08:10,680 --> 00:08:13,200 It's me you've taken against. 127 00:08:13,240 --> 00:08:16,920 This does not sound like the happiest of birthday celebrations. 128 00:08:16,960 --> 00:08:19,320 He refuses to follow any of my instructions. 129 00:08:19,360 --> 00:08:23,040 He won't come, he won't sit, he won't roll over. 130 00:08:23,080 --> 00:08:25,240 Oh? Why is he being like this? 131 00:08:28,520 --> 00:08:31,960 Do you suppose I've said something to offend him? 132 00:08:32,000 --> 00:08:34,600 Surely not. Tricki? 133 00:08:35,920 --> 00:08:38,480 He can drift into unsavoury moods from time to time, 134 00:08:38,520 --> 00:08:40,200 but this is altogether different. 135 00:08:40,240 --> 00:08:41,680 Tricki? 136 00:08:43,040 --> 00:08:45,480 Well, perhaps he's simply grown tired of me. 137 00:08:45,520 --> 00:08:47,000 One does have to wonder if... 138 00:08:47,040 --> 00:08:48,520 Oh! 139 00:08:48,560 --> 00:08:51,040 Or perhaps he can't hear you. 140 00:08:51,080 --> 00:08:53,560 What? Can't hear? Tricki! 141 00:08:56,400 --> 00:08:58,640 I don't think he can hear a thing. 142 00:08:58,680 --> 00:09:01,440 He came because of the smell of the bacon, not because I called him. 143 00:09:01,480 --> 00:09:04,400 Oh, Tricki. 144 00:09:05,800 --> 00:09:08,640 Uncle Farnon will take care of it. 145 00:09:10,320 --> 00:09:14,320 Uncle Farnon will take care of it. 146 00:09:15,480 --> 00:09:18,080 Yes, they smell a bit infected. 147 00:09:19,200 --> 00:09:23,080 Bring him in for a good clean. Oh, sweet boy. 148 00:09:23,120 --> 00:09:24,240 Oh. 149 00:09:25,680 --> 00:09:27,800 I feel like I've been hit by a tractor. 150 00:09:27,840 --> 00:09:30,000 Oh, you'd have stood more chance with a tractor. 151 00:09:30,040 --> 00:09:31,400 SHE CHUCKLES 152 00:09:31,440 --> 00:09:35,000 She has this way of making you do things whether you want to or not. 153 00:09:35,040 --> 00:09:37,320 "Walkies, James. Good boy, James." 154 00:09:39,800 --> 00:09:42,760 I think she sold me an X-ray machine. 155 00:09:42,800 --> 00:09:43,840 What? 156 00:09:43,880 --> 00:09:46,640 I mean, I've agreed to go and see it. 157 00:09:46,680 --> 00:09:47,960 James! 158 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:50,800 Well, it's not like I hadn't been thinking about it. 159 00:09:50,840 --> 00:09:53,000 The benefits would be enormous. 160 00:09:53,040 --> 00:09:56,400 And also, Sister Rose told you to do it. 161 00:09:56,440 --> 00:09:59,640 Sorry. She's my new hero, though. 162 00:09:59,680 --> 00:10:02,280 I bet she don't take any messing about from her patients. 163 00:10:02,320 --> 00:10:06,080 THEY CHUCKLE We've got to think about the future. 164 00:10:06,120 --> 00:10:09,560 I've worked in a modern practice, the one in Glasgow. 165 00:10:09,600 --> 00:10:11,160 That's how we should be thinking. 166 00:10:11,200 --> 00:10:13,280 But what will Siegfried say? 167 00:10:14,320 --> 00:10:18,920 Siegfried may be happy to let things slide. I'm not. 168 00:10:20,320 --> 00:10:22,200 Well, I look forward to his reaction. 169 00:10:22,240 --> 00:10:24,840 Although, we'll probably hear it from the farm. 170 00:10:24,880 --> 00:10:26,440 He can say what he likes. 171 00:10:26,480 --> 00:10:29,240 I can actually stand up for myself, you know. 172 00:10:36,360 --> 00:10:37,920 Have you got a bad back or summat? 173 00:10:40,800 --> 00:10:42,400 Me? Aye. 174 00:10:42,440 --> 00:10:44,760 I was wondering if that's what's stopped you 175 00:10:44,800 --> 00:10:47,600 getting a brush and sweeping up this mud you've walked in. 176 00:10:49,520 --> 00:10:51,360 I've not walked it in. 177 00:10:51,400 --> 00:10:52,840 Well, it's not me. 178 00:10:53,840 --> 00:10:57,480 So unless bloody cows are wearing size tens and treading it in, 179 00:10:57,520 --> 00:10:58,880 it's you. 180 00:10:58,920 --> 00:11:00,840 It's not my mud. 181 00:11:00,880 --> 00:11:03,160 And it's not mine, neither. 182 00:11:03,200 --> 00:11:06,320 I'll brush it. No, you'll not. 183 00:11:06,360 --> 00:11:07,840 He will. 184 00:11:19,080 --> 00:11:21,440 Makes no sense... 185 00:11:24,480 --> 00:11:26,160 You're a braver soul than me. 186 00:11:26,200 --> 00:11:28,560 I've been putting this off ever since I got back. 187 00:11:28,600 --> 00:11:32,880 As I said, military discipline. You learn to keep things organised. 188 00:11:34,160 --> 00:11:36,920 You know, some of these are no longer strictly legal. 189 00:11:40,760 --> 00:11:43,360 Are you bored... 190 00:11:43,400 --> 00:11:45,400 being on leave? 191 00:11:45,440 --> 00:11:46,800 HE CHUCKLES 192 00:11:46,840 --> 00:11:49,760 What, comfortable bed, home-cooked meals? 193 00:11:49,800 --> 00:11:51,840 Oh, yeah, dreadfully bored 194 00:11:51,880 --> 00:11:54,360 It's just you haven't sat still for five minutes. 195 00:11:54,400 --> 00:11:57,040 Wanting to be on the go all the time. 196 00:11:57,080 --> 00:11:58,880 When my Edward came home injured, 197 00:11:58,920 --> 00:12:02,480 he said the worst thing were not having anything to distract him. 198 00:12:04,800 --> 00:12:07,400 Distract him? Mm. 199 00:12:09,440 --> 00:12:11,120 From... 200 00:12:11,160 --> 00:12:13,400 remembering, I suppose. 201 00:12:14,480 --> 00:12:18,240 Well, truth be told, Mrs Hall, erm... 202 00:12:19,600 --> 00:12:20,960 ..while it is a relief 203 00:12:21,000 --> 00:12:24,680 to see my brother making someone else's life a misery, 204 00:12:24,720 --> 00:12:26,320 I know what James is going through. 205 00:12:26,360 --> 00:12:29,240 I'm not gonna stand around and do nothing. 206 00:12:29,280 --> 00:12:32,720 I can see Siegfried's handwriting hasn't got any better. 207 00:12:36,080 --> 00:12:38,640 Boric acid. Ah, boric acid. 208 00:12:48,240 --> 00:12:49,880 BELL RINGS 209 00:12:55,480 --> 00:12:57,000 Hello, can I help...? 210 00:13:12,760 --> 00:13:13,760 DOOR CLOSES 211 00:13:13,800 --> 00:13:16,320 Mrs Hall, we seem to be out of coffee. Do you...? 212 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:19,680 Is this yours? 213 00:13:19,720 --> 00:13:22,360 One shoe looks rather like another to me. 214 00:13:22,400 --> 00:13:24,160 Well, what were that lady doing with it? 215 00:13:24,200 --> 00:13:25,600 And why's she throwing it at me? 216 00:13:25,640 --> 00:13:28,200 If only she'd stayed, we could have asked her. 217 00:13:40,200 --> 00:13:43,120 Siegfried, remember I was talking to you 218 00:13:43,160 --> 00:13:45,080 about bringing in some modern equipment? 219 00:13:45,120 --> 00:13:46,680 What have I done with the other one? 220 00:13:46,720 --> 00:13:49,040 And we discussed X-ray machines? Ah, yes. 221 00:13:49,080 --> 00:13:51,400 Marvellous things. Well, an opportunity has arisen... 222 00:13:51,440 --> 00:13:52,760 Where on God's Earth is it? 223 00:13:52,800 --> 00:13:54,640 ..and I thought it too good to refuse. Ah-ha! 224 00:13:54,680 --> 00:13:56,240 I'll be having it delivered this week. 225 00:13:57,520 --> 00:13:59,640 Which one of you is the culprit? 226 00:13:59,680 --> 00:14:02,040 So that's all good with you, is it? What? 227 00:14:02,080 --> 00:14:04,720 Yes! You don't need to trouble me with every little thing. 228 00:14:07,160 --> 00:14:10,240 X-ray machine? I bet that's not cheap. 229 00:14:10,280 --> 00:14:11,960 I didn't hear Siegfried argue. 230 00:14:12,000 --> 00:14:16,120 Mm. And I'm sure he gave it his full and careful consideration. 231 00:14:16,160 --> 00:14:19,400 It's for the good of the practice, whether he knows it or not. 232 00:14:33,560 --> 00:14:35,320 It's here. 233 00:14:35,360 --> 00:14:37,520 Is it supposed to be this big? 234 00:14:37,560 --> 00:14:39,360 Are you ready, Tris? 235 00:14:39,400 --> 00:14:41,840 Well, I mean, I know that I'm made of muscle, Jim, 236 00:14:41,880 --> 00:14:42,960 but even for me... 237 00:14:43,000 --> 00:14:45,880 We can manage between us, no bother. 238 00:14:45,920 --> 00:14:47,040 OK. 239 00:14:48,120 --> 00:14:49,760 Two bob they can't budge it. 240 00:14:50,960 --> 00:14:52,520 Right. No chance. 241 00:14:52,560 --> 00:14:53,880 ONLOOKERS CHUCKLE 242 00:14:56,280 --> 00:14:58,640 THEY STRAIN 243 00:15:04,480 --> 00:15:07,280 THEY STRAIN 244 00:15:09,200 --> 00:15:12,080 I think it's, er... it's caught on something. 245 00:15:13,720 --> 00:15:16,200 I don't suppose you'd mind lending us a hand? 246 00:15:17,960 --> 00:15:20,120 For a discount on your next bill, obviously. 247 00:15:20,160 --> 00:15:22,040 All right. All right. Yeah. 248 00:15:22,080 --> 00:15:23,680 I mean, come on. 249 00:15:25,720 --> 00:15:27,240 Right. You got it? 250 00:15:27,280 --> 00:15:30,120 That's it, easy. Easy, lads. 251 00:15:30,160 --> 00:15:31,280 That's... 252 00:15:32,800 --> 00:15:34,760 Thank you so much. Right you are. 253 00:15:34,800 --> 00:15:38,040 We'll take it from here. Okey-doke. 254 00:15:40,640 --> 00:15:42,640 What did I say? Nothing to worry about. 255 00:15:42,680 --> 00:15:44,560 HE STRAINS 256 00:15:44,600 --> 00:15:45,960 Yes. 257 00:15:47,000 --> 00:15:48,760 No, it's caught on something again. 258 00:15:48,800 --> 00:15:51,080 We'll see him again in a few days... What the hell's that? 259 00:15:51,120 --> 00:15:52,840 The X-ray machine. 260 00:15:55,680 --> 00:15:58,120 Mrs Jenkins, would you mind going out through the back way? 261 00:15:58,160 --> 00:16:00,640 It's down here. Thank you. 262 00:16:03,480 --> 00:16:06,360 I told you all about it. You did no such thing. 263 00:16:06,400 --> 00:16:08,080 You said they were "marvellous". 264 00:16:08,120 --> 00:16:11,360 Even if I did, where in that statement can you hear the words, 265 00:16:11,400 --> 00:16:14,960 "Please go out and buy yourself a bloody big X-ray machine?" 266 00:16:15,000 --> 00:16:16,400 How much is it costing us? 267 00:16:16,440 --> 00:16:19,200 It'll pay for itself within six months. 268 00:16:19,240 --> 00:16:22,160 We're still rationing, man. Locals can't afford X-rays. 269 00:16:22,200 --> 00:16:24,720 And in any case, it'll only help with the small animals. 270 00:16:24,760 --> 00:16:26,440 We're going to be seeing a lot more of those 271 00:16:26,480 --> 00:16:28,280 now we're coming out of the war. 272 00:16:28,320 --> 00:16:30,160 People want their companions again. 273 00:16:30,200 --> 00:16:32,040 You know, like rats. 274 00:16:32,080 --> 00:16:34,640 Our primary business is agricultural, 275 00:16:34,680 --> 00:16:36,280 always has been, always will be. 276 00:16:36,320 --> 00:16:38,800 Modern equipment like this is essential now. 277 00:16:38,840 --> 00:16:41,080 Like it or not, domestic pets are the future. 278 00:16:41,120 --> 00:16:43,360 Not if they can't get in the bloody door, they're not! 279 00:16:45,280 --> 00:16:47,080 DOOR SLAMS 280 00:16:47,120 --> 00:16:48,360 All right. 281 00:16:51,280 --> 00:16:52,920 You have a lovely day now. Thank you. 282 00:16:56,720 --> 00:16:59,600 Morning. Just a lettuce, please. 283 00:16:59,640 --> 00:17:02,280 Farnon account? Yes. That's right. 284 00:17:05,360 --> 00:17:08,200 Is... Is that the best one you've got? 285 00:17:08,240 --> 00:17:10,720 Give him my regards, won't you? 286 00:17:18,400 --> 00:17:19,880 STRAINING 287 00:17:19,920 --> 00:17:22,440 So sorry to have to bring you the back way. 288 00:17:22,480 --> 00:17:25,080 Lucky Tricki, not having to hear this. 289 00:17:25,120 --> 00:17:29,520 Yes, your other uncles did forget your birthday. 290 00:17:29,560 --> 00:17:31,760 Oh, I've a card somewhere. 291 00:17:34,320 --> 00:17:36,400 Look, I-I think it's jammed now. 292 00:17:42,640 --> 00:17:45,480 STRAINING OUTSIDE Just finish this... finish this up. 293 00:17:47,400 --> 00:17:50,880 Good boy, Tricki. You're being such a good boy. 294 00:17:50,920 --> 00:17:52,560 He can't hear you, Mrs Pumphrey. 295 00:17:56,000 --> 00:17:59,200 Yes, as suspected. It's an infection. 296 00:17:59,240 --> 00:18:01,720 Not to worry, antibiotics will clear it up. 297 00:18:01,760 --> 00:18:04,040 Incredible things. Don't know how we got by without them. 298 00:18:04,080 --> 00:18:05,600 Do you hear that, Tricki? 299 00:18:05,640 --> 00:18:08,680 Uncle Farnon will make you... better. 300 00:18:08,720 --> 00:18:10,240 SHE STUTTERS 301 00:18:10,280 --> 00:18:12,280 How did this come to be? 302 00:18:12,320 --> 00:18:16,280 It's quite common as dogs get older. Just a symptom of his age. 303 00:18:16,320 --> 00:18:18,720 Excuse Uncle Farnon, Tricki. 304 00:18:18,760 --> 00:18:21,400 He can't hear you! Just as well. 305 00:18:21,440 --> 00:18:24,600 Old age, indeed. Well, we have to be realistic. 306 00:18:24,640 --> 00:18:26,800 These infections will become more frequent, 307 00:18:26,840 --> 00:18:28,160 along with other ailments. 308 00:18:30,400 --> 00:18:33,520 He may not be quite as young as some other dogs, 309 00:18:33,560 --> 00:18:36,720 but he's been far better looked after. 310 00:18:36,760 --> 00:18:38,840 None of us can escape the inevitable. 311 00:18:38,880 --> 00:18:40,120 GROANING, STRAINING OUTSIDE 312 00:18:45,240 --> 00:18:46,640 Come on! 313 00:18:48,920 --> 00:18:50,680 I'm absolutely done in, Jim. 314 00:18:50,720 --> 00:18:53,240 Are those the words of a fighting soldier? 315 00:18:53,280 --> 00:18:55,880 We weren't fighting X-ray machines out there. 316 00:18:55,920 --> 00:18:59,560 One little nudge. Lucky my dad's not seeing this. 317 00:18:59,600 --> 00:19:00,800 We've almost got it. 318 00:19:00,840 --> 00:19:02,880 He sent me to get that ointment for the cows. 319 00:19:02,920 --> 00:19:05,040 I told him I would bring it home tonight! 320 00:19:06,600 --> 00:19:10,400 Just... Sorry, come in. Squeeze past if you can. 321 00:19:10,440 --> 00:19:13,480 Thank you. Thank you, Mrs Pumphrey. 322 00:19:13,520 --> 00:19:16,120 Come along, Tricki, dear. Mrs Pumphrey. 323 00:19:16,160 --> 00:19:18,280 I'll go and get this card. 324 00:19:19,400 --> 00:19:22,240 Right, come on, put your back into it. 325 00:19:22,280 --> 00:19:23,480 More likely putting it out. 326 00:19:23,520 --> 00:19:25,000 Right, come on. 327 00:19:29,480 --> 00:19:31,920 You are aware that I'm on leave? Yep! 328 00:19:31,960 --> 00:19:33,840 It's arrived, then. 329 00:19:33,880 --> 00:19:35,280 Sister Rose! 330 00:19:35,320 --> 00:19:38,600 Oh, Sister Rose. I've heard so much about you. 331 00:19:38,640 --> 00:19:40,360 I can well imagine. 332 00:19:40,400 --> 00:19:42,360 Do you want to come through? 333 00:19:42,400 --> 00:19:43,880 Here. 334 00:19:44,880 --> 00:19:46,400 You don't own a tape measure? 335 00:19:46,440 --> 00:19:49,320 It looks a lot bigger outside of the hospital, Sister. 336 00:19:50,360 --> 00:19:52,760 JENNY CHUCKLES Two educated men. 337 00:19:52,800 --> 00:19:55,560 Are you any good at taking out walls, Sister Rose? 338 00:19:56,560 --> 00:19:59,200 I would just take it out of the crate. 339 00:19:59,240 --> 00:20:00,960 What with it being on wheels. 340 00:20:06,720 --> 00:20:08,040 I'll get the crowbar. 341 00:20:09,560 --> 00:20:10,920 SISTER ROSE LAUGHS 342 00:20:18,280 --> 00:20:20,480 There we go. 343 00:20:20,520 --> 00:20:22,840 What are we gonna invent next, Jim, fire? 344 00:20:24,480 --> 00:20:28,040 I came to collect my flea powder. Just as well. 345 00:20:28,080 --> 00:20:31,200 How's Geoffrey getting on? Well, he seems an awful lot better. 346 00:20:31,240 --> 00:20:33,600 Your medicine must be doing its job. 347 00:20:33,640 --> 00:20:36,520 That's good to hear. We could always give him an X-ray, just to be sure. 348 00:20:36,560 --> 00:20:39,480 If you mean will I show you how to do it, I don't think so. 349 00:20:40,800 --> 00:20:42,760 I have enough animals of my own to housetrain. 350 00:20:44,400 --> 00:20:46,760 I'll get you your flea powder. On the house. 351 00:20:46,800 --> 00:20:48,240 Thank you, Mr Herriot. 352 00:20:48,280 --> 00:20:51,360 Clive's infested and sharing it with the rest of the pack. 353 00:20:51,400 --> 00:20:53,840 Maybe it's his goodbye gift to our Carol. 354 00:20:53,880 --> 00:20:55,440 She's found a home now. 355 00:20:55,480 --> 00:20:56,840 That's wonderful news! 356 00:20:56,880 --> 00:20:58,800 A couple on the other side of Darrowby. 357 00:20:58,840 --> 00:21:01,040 She'll be happy there, I have no doubt. 358 00:21:01,080 --> 00:21:03,320 It'll break the others to lose her, though. 359 00:21:03,360 --> 00:21:05,320 They've grown close. 360 00:21:05,360 --> 00:21:07,440 It must be hard on you as well. 361 00:21:07,480 --> 00:21:09,000 Oh, no. 362 00:21:09,040 --> 00:21:11,400 They're all still with me up here. 363 00:21:11,440 --> 00:21:15,040 I know they're going to leave me from the moment I take them in. 364 00:21:15,080 --> 00:21:17,800 They depend on me for a while, 365 00:21:17,840 --> 00:21:20,760 but sooner or later, they have to stand on their own. 366 00:21:20,800 --> 00:21:24,040 It's the natural order of things. 367 00:21:25,760 --> 00:21:28,800 Flea powder. Mm-hm. Please and thanks. 368 00:21:34,320 --> 00:21:35,320 Oh, dear. 369 00:21:36,480 --> 00:21:39,680 Have you grown again lately? You're nearly as tall as me. 370 00:21:39,720 --> 00:21:42,000 Audrey. Hello. 371 00:21:42,040 --> 00:21:44,560 Do you want to play marbles? I'd love to. 372 00:21:44,600 --> 00:21:47,120 You go and set them up, I'll be with you in two ticks. 373 00:21:47,160 --> 00:21:49,760 You're just in time. I'm losing an argument with a fruit loaf. 374 00:21:49,800 --> 00:21:53,160 Oh, we can't have that. Just wanted to use it all up. 375 00:21:53,200 --> 00:21:56,040 I don't suppose rationing'll end any time soon. Look. 376 00:21:58,800 --> 00:22:01,960 Have you been shopping in the village lately? Mm. 377 00:22:04,240 --> 00:22:06,640 Has everyone been all right with you? 378 00:22:06,680 --> 00:22:10,480 Cos I've been feeling about as welcome as a pig in a pantry. 379 00:22:10,520 --> 00:22:11,680 You? 380 00:22:11,720 --> 00:22:14,520 Well, nothing I could put my finger on. I didn't... 381 00:22:14,560 --> 00:22:16,640 It were like... 382 00:22:16,680 --> 00:22:18,200 And it's happened in a few places. 383 00:22:19,760 --> 00:22:22,520 It were like I'd... done something to offend. 384 00:22:24,280 --> 00:22:27,080 I don't think it's you that's offended anyone. 385 00:22:29,920 --> 00:22:31,520 Oh. 386 00:22:31,560 --> 00:22:34,200 Chances are Siegfried's either sacked 'em, shouted at 'em 387 00:22:34,240 --> 00:22:35,800 or done something to upset 'em. 388 00:22:35,840 --> 00:22:38,000 Well, he is quite skilled in that department. 389 00:22:38,040 --> 00:22:39,960 HELEN CHUCKLES 390 00:22:40,000 --> 00:22:42,200 I don't know how you cope with him, honestly. 391 00:22:42,240 --> 00:22:46,400 James has got all these big ideas, and Siegfried don't wanna know. 392 00:22:46,440 --> 00:22:47,560 Hello. 393 00:22:49,200 --> 00:22:51,960 Are you ready? THEY LAUGH 394 00:22:52,000 --> 00:22:55,000 Here you go. I think you're winning. Thank you. 395 00:22:55,040 --> 00:22:57,200 Maybe one more. 396 00:22:57,240 --> 00:22:58,960 The thing with Mr Farnon is... 397 00:23:00,920 --> 00:23:03,480 Come on! ..there's only one way, and it's his way. 398 00:23:03,520 --> 00:23:08,200 And the worst of it is, he's not always wrong. 399 00:23:10,280 --> 00:23:11,440 Come on, then. 400 00:23:16,720 --> 00:23:18,400 MUSIC PLAYS ON RADIO 401 00:23:18,440 --> 00:23:19,480 It's beautiful, Jim. 402 00:23:20,760 --> 00:23:22,120 Aye. 403 00:23:22,160 --> 00:23:24,040 Beautiful. 404 00:23:24,080 --> 00:23:26,200 Come on, then, let's give it a test run. 405 00:23:26,240 --> 00:23:27,960 Make sure it's shipshape. 406 00:23:28,000 --> 00:23:30,960 Er, all right. Put your hand in, then. 407 00:23:33,840 --> 00:23:35,360 What, this hand? Either hand is fine. 408 00:23:35,400 --> 00:23:37,240 Why not your hand? I'll be operating it. 409 00:23:37,280 --> 00:23:39,160 Well, I can operate it. How hard can it be? 410 00:23:39,200 --> 00:23:41,120 It's my machine. And these are my hands. 411 00:23:41,160 --> 00:23:43,960 Fighting hands. Hands that are required to protect the free world. 412 00:23:44,000 --> 00:23:46,160 But THESE hands are paying for this thing. 413 00:23:49,440 --> 00:23:52,520 Is it safe? One x-ray's not gonna do much harm. 414 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:55,640 Get on with it. 415 00:24:00,320 --> 00:24:02,840 CLICKING 416 00:24:07,440 --> 00:24:09,520 MUSIC CONTINUES 417 00:24:17,400 --> 00:24:18,720 MUSIC STOPS 418 00:24:18,760 --> 00:24:20,080 Herriot! 419 00:24:32,200 --> 00:24:33,680 It could be the fuse. 420 00:24:35,480 --> 00:24:37,720 Where on earth did you get it? A little closer, please. 421 00:24:37,760 --> 00:24:40,720 So, now we're broke, and so is the machine. There we are. 422 00:24:40,760 --> 00:24:42,960 Hey! Let there be li... 423 00:24:43,000 --> 00:24:44,200 Oh. 424 00:24:44,240 --> 00:24:46,120 I take it back. He's an electrical wizard 425 00:24:46,160 --> 00:24:49,040 It's clearly too much for a domestic circuit. 426 00:24:49,080 --> 00:24:50,400 We'll have to re-wire a new board. 427 00:24:50,440 --> 00:24:52,920 Why don't we send out for someone who knows what they're doing? 428 00:24:52,960 --> 00:24:54,240 Oh, no, we've no money left. 429 00:24:54,280 --> 00:24:55,440 Who knows what we have left, 430 00:24:55,480 --> 00:24:58,320 since every invoice and receipt gets stuffed into the nearest vase! 431 00:24:58,360 --> 00:25:00,520 Which works perfectly well, unlike that. 432 00:25:00,560 --> 00:25:02,840 Again, you said they were "marvellous things". 433 00:25:02,880 --> 00:25:05,280 Oh, they are. But if you asked me properly, 434 00:25:05,320 --> 00:25:07,600 I might have suggested not buying the first one you saw. 435 00:25:13,880 --> 00:25:15,080 Nothing to see here, George. 436 00:25:42,280 --> 00:25:45,320 Why are the electrics off? Nothing to do with me. 437 00:25:49,600 --> 00:25:51,880 And James walking out like that? 438 00:25:53,640 --> 00:25:55,480 Is that nowt to do with you either? 439 00:25:55,520 --> 00:25:58,240 Did I stake the practice on a defunct X-ray machine? 440 00:25:59,600 --> 00:26:00,960 An X-ray machine? 441 00:26:02,240 --> 00:26:04,120 Exciting. It's useless. 442 00:26:04,160 --> 00:26:05,880 A blind mole-rat would have more chance 443 00:26:05,920 --> 00:26:07,440 of seeing through things. 444 00:26:07,480 --> 00:26:09,080 Well, that's frustrating. 445 00:26:09,120 --> 00:26:12,720 I imagine it could be of great benefit to the practice. 446 00:26:12,760 --> 00:26:16,120 I'm sure you told him so. Mrs Hall, I have my ways. 447 00:26:16,160 --> 00:26:17,880 I do them because they work. 448 00:26:19,360 --> 00:26:22,160 You're very lucky to have someone who puts up with your ways. 449 00:26:22,200 --> 00:26:25,440 It's all very well, people coming in and out, telling me what to do. 450 00:26:25,480 --> 00:26:26,680 I'm here! 451 00:26:27,720 --> 00:26:29,320 I'm the only one who bloody well has been! 452 00:26:35,800 --> 00:26:37,200 I know... 453 00:26:37,240 --> 00:26:39,800 it's not been easy for you these last few years... 454 00:26:41,440 --> 00:26:45,600 ..but it might be wise not to get on the wrong side of everyone you meet. 455 00:26:45,640 --> 00:26:49,040 I beg your pardon? Well, talk about a blind mole-rat. 456 00:26:49,080 --> 00:26:50,960 Digging his tunnel in a temper... 457 00:26:52,000 --> 00:26:54,080 ..no idea it's falling in behind him. 458 00:26:54,120 --> 00:26:56,320 God help anyone who happens to be in the way. 459 00:26:56,360 --> 00:26:58,080 Did you just call me a mole-rat? 460 00:26:58,120 --> 00:27:00,680 This is a village, and if you go round upsetting people, 461 00:27:00,720 --> 00:27:02,680 they can make it difficult for you. 462 00:27:02,720 --> 00:27:04,800 They can make things difficult for me. 463 00:27:05,800 --> 00:27:08,400 I don't know what you mean. Mr Jubb, the greengrocer. 464 00:27:09,560 --> 00:27:10,960 It's not so much him as his sister. 465 00:27:11,000 --> 00:27:12,680 Oh, good grief. No, it... She... 466 00:27:12,720 --> 00:27:15,280 She's one of your... successors. 467 00:27:15,320 --> 00:27:17,040 I gave her the job in good faith, 468 00:27:17,080 --> 00:27:19,560 but honestly, how many times do you have to say "soft-boiled"? 469 00:27:19,600 --> 00:27:21,160 There is a limit. 470 00:27:21,200 --> 00:27:23,240 How long was she here? 471 00:27:23,280 --> 00:27:24,800 Three and a half days. 472 00:27:26,800 --> 00:27:28,800 I know you don't mean to hurt anyone. 473 00:27:28,840 --> 00:27:31,600 I know it'd upset you to think that you had. 474 00:27:32,760 --> 00:27:34,800 But you just don't realise. 475 00:27:34,840 --> 00:27:38,320 If people misunderstand me, there's very little I can do about it. 476 00:27:38,360 --> 00:27:42,480 Mr Farnon, it's not the worst thing in the world to admit you're wrong! 477 00:27:51,200 --> 00:27:53,440 It's almost like you've done it on purpose. 478 00:27:54,640 --> 00:27:56,720 I'm not doing it at all. 479 00:27:56,760 --> 00:27:59,000 What you should do is get your own house. 480 00:27:59,040 --> 00:28:01,600 That way, you can tread in as much mud as you like. 481 00:28:02,840 --> 00:28:04,600 Chuffed to bits I got to meet Sister Rose. 482 00:28:04,640 --> 00:28:07,040 They should've sent the nurses out to fight the Germans. 483 00:28:07,080 --> 00:28:09,600 War would've been sewn up in no time. 484 00:28:09,640 --> 00:28:11,240 So, you got your X-ray machine, then? 485 00:28:11,280 --> 00:28:13,360 Aye, and there were some teething problems, 486 00:28:13,400 --> 00:28:15,800 but it still doesn't justify the way Siegfried spoke to me 487 00:28:15,840 --> 00:28:17,600 in front of clients. 488 00:28:17,640 --> 00:28:19,520 When you stood up to him. Jenny, eggs. 489 00:28:20,760 --> 00:28:23,040 She says you struggled to get the thing through the door. 490 00:28:24,600 --> 00:28:26,200 And then it blew the electrics. 491 00:28:27,240 --> 00:28:29,800 Should count myself lucky it's only mud you're treading in. 492 00:28:29,840 --> 00:28:32,200 If it was his idea, it'd be the best thing ever, 493 00:28:32,240 --> 00:28:33,400 but when it comes from me... 494 00:28:33,440 --> 00:28:35,400 Going out and buying a whopping great machine 495 00:28:35,440 --> 00:28:37,640 without discussing it is a very Siegfried thing to do. 496 00:28:38,840 --> 00:28:39,840 What do you mean by that? 497 00:28:41,480 --> 00:28:43,960 I mean, one of him is quite enough. 498 00:28:47,800 --> 00:28:49,040 Right, get a broom. 499 00:28:50,640 --> 00:28:51,840 Sweep it up! 500 00:29:18,120 --> 00:29:21,560 It is rather a good investment, you know. 501 00:29:21,600 --> 00:29:24,040 I can't say, since I can't see it in action. 502 00:29:24,080 --> 00:29:25,240 Hm. 503 00:29:26,800 --> 00:29:30,400 Maybe we could try it on the inside of your head, 504 00:29:30,440 --> 00:29:33,320 find out what actually happens in there. 505 00:29:53,280 --> 00:29:55,840 Ah, just in time. Observe. 506 00:29:58,960 --> 00:30:00,080 What did you do? 507 00:30:00,120 --> 00:30:03,320 The machine is now on a separate circuit with its own fuse board. 508 00:30:03,360 --> 00:30:05,760 You learn many different skills in the Corps, you know. 509 00:30:05,800 --> 00:30:07,080 Well done! 510 00:30:07,120 --> 00:30:09,960 Don't know what you'll do with all those lamps now. 511 00:30:13,200 --> 00:30:15,680 HE CHEERS See? 512 00:30:16,720 --> 00:30:19,560 HE CHUCKLES Mr Herriot! Mr Herriot! 513 00:30:21,680 --> 00:30:23,160 Mr Herriot. 514 00:30:23,200 --> 00:30:26,240 It's Geoffrey. He won't stop vomiting. 515 00:30:26,280 --> 00:30:27,600 Bring him in. 516 00:30:31,920 --> 00:30:34,680 You said the stomach powders were clearing it. 517 00:30:34,720 --> 00:30:36,800 He hasn't missed a single dose. 518 00:30:36,840 --> 00:30:39,640 Perhaps Geoffrey doesn't have gastritis after all. 519 00:30:39,680 --> 00:30:41,200 Well, what else could it be? 520 00:30:41,240 --> 00:30:42,800 Did you check for any foreign bodies? 521 00:30:42,840 --> 00:30:43,840 I couldn't feel one... 522 00:30:44,960 --> 00:30:46,760 ..but his abdomen was very tense. 523 00:30:46,800 --> 00:30:48,640 DOG WHIMPERS 524 00:30:48,680 --> 00:30:50,160 What do you think? 525 00:30:53,760 --> 00:30:55,200 Hey, hey. 526 00:30:56,280 --> 00:30:57,640 DOG CRIES 527 00:30:57,680 --> 00:30:59,840 No, I can't feel anything either. 528 00:30:59,880 --> 00:31:02,920 Yeah, the muscles are very tense, so he's guarding his abdomen. 529 00:31:02,960 --> 00:31:04,800 It must be very painful. 530 00:31:06,160 --> 00:31:08,840 He was getting better. I'm sorry, Sister Rose. 531 00:31:08,880 --> 00:31:10,160 That can happen while the object 532 00:31:10,200 --> 00:31:12,000 makes its way though the system to the bowel. 533 00:31:12,040 --> 00:31:14,080 Helped by the stomach powders, no doubt. 534 00:31:14,120 --> 00:31:15,760 It's possible, yes. 535 00:31:15,800 --> 00:31:18,160 The problem is, there are other potential explanations. 536 00:31:19,160 --> 00:31:21,720 Normally, we'd risk the surgery if we weren't sure, 537 00:31:21,760 --> 00:31:23,720 but Geoffrey is so frail. 538 00:31:23,760 --> 00:31:26,640 He was clearly fending for himself for some time before you found him. 539 00:31:28,240 --> 00:31:32,360 But if you don't operate and he has swallowed something... 540 00:31:32,400 --> 00:31:34,240 We could lose him, I'm afraid. 541 00:31:37,240 --> 00:31:40,560 TRISTAN SIGHS Thankfully, we don't have to guess. 542 00:31:42,320 --> 00:31:43,400 Tris. 543 00:31:43,440 --> 00:31:45,440 DOG WHINES All right, lad, all right. 544 00:31:45,480 --> 00:31:47,480 That's it. 545 00:31:47,520 --> 00:31:49,800 All right, lad, you're all right. 546 00:31:57,040 --> 00:31:59,080 Bring it across, please. 547 00:31:59,120 --> 00:32:01,680 All right, Geoffrey, let's get you X-rayed. 548 00:32:02,800 --> 00:32:03,880 Afternoon. 549 00:32:05,400 --> 00:32:06,760 Mr Farnon. 550 00:32:06,800 --> 00:32:08,600 I'd like to speak to you about your sister. 551 00:32:08,640 --> 00:32:09,760 It seems I... 552 00:32:09,800 --> 00:32:12,560 Beryl! Oh, she's here? 553 00:32:12,600 --> 00:32:14,640 How... How lucky for me 554 00:32:17,160 --> 00:32:18,200 Yes? 555 00:32:19,280 --> 00:32:22,040 I wanted to apologise for anything I may have said or done. 556 00:32:23,760 --> 00:32:26,120 I'd not even heard some of those words before. 557 00:32:26,160 --> 00:32:28,920 The way you were treated was wholly inappropriate, 558 00:32:28,960 --> 00:32:31,200 and the blame was entirely mine. 559 00:32:32,840 --> 00:32:33,880 Well. 560 00:32:33,920 --> 00:32:35,760 At least you've had the gumption to admit it. 561 00:32:39,800 --> 00:32:41,040 Right, well, erm... 562 00:32:42,120 --> 00:32:43,280 ..good day to you both. 563 00:32:44,280 --> 00:32:47,160 Your account's still overdue, by the way. 564 00:32:47,200 --> 00:32:48,720 SIEGFRIED EXHALES 565 00:32:51,000 --> 00:32:53,560 So, I still can't say for sure if there's a foreign body. 566 00:32:53,600 --> 00:32:56,080 It's not a very good image. I need better exposure. 567 00:32:56,120 --> 00:32:57,760 Our facilities are quite limited. 568 00:32:57,800 --> 00:33:00,600 Take another X-ray. We can develop it at the hospital. 569 00:33:00,640 --> 00:33:02,640 I think that would be the best course of action. 570 00:33:02,680 --> 00:33:05,320 Like I say, I can't operate on a poorly dog 571 00:33:05,360 --> 00:33:06,680 if we're not absolutely certain. 572 00:33:06,720 --> 00:33:07,720 May I? 573 00:33:12,800 --> 00:33:15,840 Vomiting for 48 hours or so, subsided after stomach powders, 574 00:33:15,880 --> 00:33:18,600 vomiting again for several hours earlier today. 575 00:33:18,640 --> 00:33:20,840 And you examined him thoroughly? Of course. 576 00:33:20,880 --> 00:33:22,560 He had a very tense abdomen. 577 00:33:22,600 --> 00:33:24,360 I say operate. 578 00:33:24,400 --> 00:33:25,880 The dog is extremely weak. 579 00:33:25,920 --> 00:33:28,080 He's being nursed back to full health by Sister Rose 580 00:33:28,120 --> 00:33:29,480 after living wild. 581 00:33:29,520 --> 00:33:31,560 I'm not sure he'll survive the surgery. 582 00:33:33,240 --> 00:33:35,800 If he has swallowed something and we wait for better X-rays, 583 00:33:35,840 --> 00:33:36,840 he may not make it. 584 00:33:38,080 --> 00:33:39,640 But, of course, it's your decision. 585 00:33:42,080 --> 00:33:43,160 James. 586 00:33:43,200 --> 00:33:45,600 HE SIGHS He's just vomited again. 587 00:33:46,760 --> 00:33:48,040 Mr Herriot. 588 00:33:50,800 --> 00:33:51,800 We operate. 589 00:34:01,960 --> 00:34:04,080 There you go. A cup of tea. 590 00:34:04,120 --> 00:34:05,880 Very kind, Mrs Hall. 591 00:34:05,920 --> 00:34:07,320 Look at me. 592 00:34:07,360 --> 00:34:09,760 You'd think I'd be used to this kind of thing by now. 593 00:34:09,800 --> 00:34:11,360 Oh, well, it's cos you care. 594 00:34:13,960 --> 00:34:15,480 It's hard being on the other side. 595 00:34:16,600 --> 00:34:18,280 I'm not used to feeling helpless. 596 00:34:18,320 --> 00:34:22,040 I suppose as a nurse, you can't let yourself get too close. 597 00:34:23,600 --> 00:34:27,520 I try to be like that with the dogs, to keep up a wall, you know, 598 00:34:27,560 --> 00:34:29,800 but sometimes, they get by... 599 00:34:29,840 --> 00:34:31,440 like that rascal. 600 00:34:31,480 --> 00:34:33,400 He's cleared the wall. 601 00:34:35,200 --> 00:34:36,480 And how did he manage that? 602 00:34:38,840 --> 00:34:40,920 The state of the poor creature when I found him. 603 00:34:43,840 --> 00:34:45,320 He was at his lowest... 604 00:34:46,520 --> 00:34:48,440 ..but I could see he had a good heart. 605 00:34:48,480 --> 00:34:52,200 You know, I don't think many people would see what you see. 606 00:34:52,240 --> 00:34:56,200 And sometimes, he will snap at people and growl... 607 00:34:57,240 --> 00:34:59,600 ..but he is only like that because he was hurt. 608 00:35:00,600 --> 00:35:01,600 Damaged. 609 00:35:03,040 --> 00:35:04,480 He has to learn to trust again. 610 00:35:08,720 --> 00:35:10,280 What if he can't? 611 00:35:11,400 --> 00:35:14,000 I haven't found one that can't, Mrs Hall. 612 00:35:14,040 --> 00:35:18,960 They all want the same thing - a home and love. 613 00:35:21,000 --> 00:35:23,840 And also, they need to know they are not the ones in charge. 614 00:35:23,880 --> 00:35:26,480 CHUCKLING 615 00:35:28,560 --> 00:35:31,200 Sister Rose, he'd swallowed a pebble. 616 00:35:31,240 --> 00:35:33,560 Oh, Geoffrey. We've managed to remove it. 617 00:35:34,720 --> 00:35:37,040 And how is he now? He's doing well. 618 00:35:38,080 --> 00:35:39,600 But he's been through the wars. 619 00:35:41,160 --> 00:35:43,120 All we can do now is hope for the best. 620 00:35:49,040 --> 00:35:50,560 He seems comfortable. 621 00:35:50,600 --> 00:35:52,960 I hope so. He's had a rough time. 622 00:35:53,000 --> 00:35:55,800 Course, if you'd thoroughly examined the dog in the first place... 623 00:35:55,840 --> 00:35:57,880 I told you, he was guarding his abdomen. 624 00:35:57,920 --> 00:35:59,840 There's no way anyone could've known. 625 00:36:05,160 --> 00:36:07,760 I might not have operated if you hadn't given a second opinion. 626 00:36:09,480 --> 00:36:11,240 Well, we always need to take a view. 627 00:36:12,680 --> 00:36:15,640 Maybe once we've ironed out the problems with that new machine, 628 00:36:15,680 --> 00:36:17,080 there'll be less margin for error. 629 00:36:18,680 --> 00:36:20,720 You can wipe that bloody grin off your face. 630 00:36:20,760 --> 00:36:24,040 I've never been against new equipment or ideas. 631 00:36:24,080 --> 00:36:26,120 I just want a say in which ones and when. 632 00:36:27,240 --> 00:36:28,320 Sorry. 633 00:36:29,400 --> 00:36:31,760 Perhaps I should've consulted you properly. 634 00:36:31,800 --> 00:36:33,120 Perhaps I should have let you. 635 00:36:37,800 --> 00:36:40,040 It is an expensive piece of kit. I know. 636 00:36:41,200 --> 00:36:43,040 But the war is almost over. 637 00:36:43,080 --> 00:36:46,320 The world has changed. We need to change with it. 638 00:36:47,400 --> 00:36:48,680 I think we already have. 639 00:37:14,480 --> 00:37:15,640 Get a broom. 640 00:37:16,760 --> 00:37:18,080 This? Still? 641 00:37:19,720 --> 00:37:22,160 Your problem is, you take this place for bloody granted. 642 00:37:23,800 --> 00:37:25,240 Not the only one either. 643 00:37:27,800 --> 00:37:30,640 Jenny's finally applied for nursing college. 644 00:37:30,680 --> 00:37:33,320 When did this happen? Sent the letter last week. 645 00:37:34,360 --> 00:37:36,120 Think it were just the war holding her back. 646 00:37:36,160 --> 00:37:39,680 We'll have another Sister Rose, eh? Don't tell anyone. 647 00:37:39,720 --> 00:37:41,840 She don't want folk knowing in case she don't get in. 648 00:37:41,880 --> 00:37:43,360 Course she'll get in. 649 00:37:45,200 --> 00:37:48,240 I've put that fence back. Should hold for now, anyway. 650 00:37:49,960 --> 00:37:51,120 What's wrong with you lot? 651 00:37:55,560 --> 00:37:58,240 GIGGLING Dad, are them your boots? 652 00:37:58,280 --> 00:38:01,040 Grandad said it were the boots make the farmer. 653 00:38:02,640 --> 00:38:03,840 Oh, he did, did he? 654 00:38:04,840 --> 00:38:06,080 I'll, erm... 655 00:38:07,160 --> 00:38:08,720 ..get the broom. 656 00:38:08,760 --> 00:38:11,440 SOFT LAUGHTER 657 00:38:15,520 --> 00:38:17,480 I think these are a bit big for you yet, lad. 658 00:38:19,560 --> 00:38:22,120 Ready? One, two, three. 659 00:38:23,920 --> 00:38:26,680 And you should be in bed, like your sister. Yes. 660 00:38:26,720 --> 00:38:29,400 Come on, Farmer Jimmy. Good night. 661 00:38:32,800 --> 00:38:36,040 SHE CHUCKLES "Farmer"! 662 00:38:36,080 --> 00:38:37,680 Getting a bit ahead of himself, in't he? 663 00:38:39,880 --> 00:38:41,160 If I, erm... 664 00:38:43,960 --> 00:38:45,680 ..get ahead of myself sometimes... 665 00:38:47,400 --> 00:38:49,440 ..it's because I want you to be proud of me. 666 00:38:52,440 --> 00:38:54,960 I want to give you the best life I can. 667 00:38:59,200 --> 00:39:00,560 I've got the best life. 668 00:39:02,080 --> 00:39:04,480 Right now, in this moment. 669 00:39:06,480 --> 00:39:07,760 Best life we could have. 670 00:39:12,920 --> 00:39:15,120 Mr Farnon. Mrs Hall. 671 00:39:15,160 --> 00:39:17,880 I trust you met less unpleasantness in the village. 672 00:39:19,640 --> 00:39:23,040 I did get a better lettuce. I'm glad. 673 00:39:25,520 --> 00:39:27,880 I hope I didn't say too much. 674 00:39:29,320 --> 00:39:30,720 You said what needed to be said. 675 00:39:32,280 --> 00:39:34,440 But if you ever compare me to a blind mole-rat again, 676 00:39:34,480 --> 00:39:35,720 we shall have words. 677 00:39:35,760 --> 00:39:38,360 Oh, before you light up... 678 00:39:38,400 --> 00:39:40,600 I'm afraid that were Mrs Pumphrey on the telephone. 679 00:39:40,640 --> 00:39:41,680 Oh, Lord. 680 00:39:41,720 --> 00:39:43,880 She wants you to call over. Urgent, apparently. 681 00:39:43,920 --> 00:39:45,800 I told her it would take time to heal. 682 00:39:45,840 --> 00:39:47,560 Don't forget Jimmy's card. Oh, yes. 683 00:39:47,600 --> 00:39:49,560 James said if you're going up there... 684 00:39:49,600 --> 00:39:52,360 This'll put him back at the top of the "favourite uncle" league table. 685 00:39:52,400 --> 00:39:54,720 Set up the game, Mrs Hall. I shan't be late. 686 00:39:59,680 --> 00:40:02,840 As I said, the medicine won't work overnight. 687 00:40:02,880 --> 00:40:05,800 Oh, I understand. He's getting better already. 688 00:40:05,840 --> 00:40:08,680 No, it's not about his ears. It's not? 689 00:40:08,720 --> 00:40:10,720 No, perhaps you were right. 690 00:40:10,760 --> 00:40:13,960 Tricki isn't as young as he was. 691 00:40:14,000 --> 00:40:17,000 Time trickles through one's fingers, doesn't it? 692 00:40:17,040 --> 00:40:18,560 Time has a habit of doing that, yes. 693 00:40:18,600 --> 00:40:21,120 I always thought that Tricki would be here long after me, 694 00:40:21,160 --> 00:40:22,760 but perhaps I was wrong. 695 00:40:22,800 --> 00:40:26,240 I couldn't bear to be left alone. I don't follow. 696 00:40:26,280 --> 00:40:28,240 Oh, I'd like to breed from him. 697 00:40:28,280 --> 00:40:30,960 Breed from Tricki? SHE STAMMERS 698 00:40:31,000 --> 00:40:34,320 Don't you be offended, young man. 699 00:40:34,360 --> 00:40:38,000 No, no-one can replace you, not even your own offspring. 700 00:40:38,040 --> 00:40:39,040 Mrs Pumphrey... 701 00:40:39,080 --> 00:40:40,880 I don't want to waste a moment longer. 702 00:40:40,920 --> 00:40:43,440 You understand that any owner would want to ensure 703 00:40:43,480 --> 00:40:45,920 his dog's breeding partner was in good health. 704 00:40:45,960 --> 00:40:47,480 Tricki's fighting fit. 705 00:40:48,760 --> 00:40:51,840 And where do you propose to find this Pekingese partner? 706 00:40:51,880 --> 00:40:55,040 I thought you could help with that. Me? 707 00:40:55,080 --> 00:40:57,440 Well, you're the only uncle I would trust. 708 00:40:57,480 --> 00:40:59,400 The only one who remembered his birthday. 709 00:40:59,440 --> 00:41:02,320 Oh, er, but I... I wasn't. 710 00:41:02,360 --> 00:41:05,160 The delay was simply that, erm, 711 00:41:05,200 --> 00:41:08,200 Jimmy wanted to do the very best job he could. 712 00:41:09,440 --> 00:41:10,560 Jimmy? 713 00:41:11,680 --> 00:41:15,320 SHE EXCLAIMS Oh, look. 714 00:41:15,360 --> 00:41:18,000 Isn't that beautiful? 715 00:41:18,040 --> 00:41:21,280 Look, he's drawn you a nice squirrel. 716 00:41:21,320 --> 00:41:22,840 I think that's Tricki. 717 00:41:22,880 --> 00:41:24,680 TRICKI GROWLS 718 00:41:36,200 --> 00:41:38,280 I'm pleased to say he's made an excellent recovery, 719 00:41:38,320 --> 00:41:41,440 and more importantly, he looks very stylish in this. 720 00:41:41,480 --> 00:41:44,400 Mm, best way to stop him getting at the stitches. 721 00:41:44,440 --> 00:41:47,320 And, yes, it does suit him. SHE CHUCKLES 722 00:41:47,360 --> 00:41:49,040 He's lucky he ran into you, you know. 723 00:41:49,080 --> 00:41:50,600 Not at all. 724 00:41:50,640 --> 00:41:52,840 Thank you for everything you've done for him. 725 00:41:52,880 --> 00:41:56,160 He deserves a happy home. I hope you can find him one. 726 00:41:56,200 --> 00:41:58,160 Perhaps I already have. 727 00:41:58,200 --> 00:42:01,000 Someone's agreed to take him? Well, no. 728 00:42:01,040 --> 00:42:03,760 I may hold on to him just a little while longer. 729 00:42:05,800 --> 00:42:08,040 Who says you can't overturn the natural order of things 730 00:42:08,080 --> 00:42:09,080 once in a while? 731 00:42:09,120 --> 00:42:11,560 If anyone can, Sister Rose, it's you. 732 00:42:13,240 --> 00:42:14,920 Don't you cheek me, young man. 733 00:42:18,120 --> 00:42:20,440 SHE LAUGHS You're so easy to kid. 734 00:42:20,480 --> 00:42:22,040 LAUGHTER 735 00:42:22,080 --> 00:42:24,960 You just make sure you don't run into the same problem again. 736 00:42:25,000 --> 00:42:27,040 Use the hospital darkroom. 737 00:42:28,080 --> 00:42:30,440 I'll arrange it. No, I couldn't. 738 00:42:30,480 --> 00:42:32,960 The difference between your darkroom and ours 739 00:42:33,000 --> 00:42:34,840 might save an animal's life. 740 00:42:37,120 --> 00:42:38,560 I'll tell you what, then. 741 00:42:38,600 --> 00:42:42,320 If you can arrange that, we'll waive the cost of treating your dogs. 742 00:42:43,480 --> 00:42:46,320 Mr Herriot, you have a deal. 743 00:42:46,360 --> 00:42:48,680 Deal. HE CHUCKLES 744 00:42:48,720 --> 00:42:51,280 Good boy. Good boy. Good. 745 00:42:58,360 --> 00:43:01,280 James, it's ready! 746 00:43:06,080 --> 00:43:07,680 Smells delicious, Mrs H. 747 00:43:07,720 --> 00:43:10,640 I hope Helen isn't put out, you eating here. 748 00:43:10,680 --> 00:43:13,040 She's relieved. So am I. 749 00:43:14,040 --> 00:43:16,200 Much deserved after a hard day's work. 750 00:43:16,240 --> 00:43:17,920 For most of us, anyway. 751 00:43:17,960 --> 00:43:21,440 Ah, so I see Jim's turn in the firing line is over, is it? 752 00:43:21,480 --> 00:43:23,000 I just wish you'd find something to do 753 00:43:23,040 --> 00:43:25,000 that didn't involve messing up my dispensary. 754 00:43:25,040 --> 00:43:26,800 Our dispensary. 755 00:43:26,840 --> 00:43:29,400 There were former staff in there who didn't know the war was over. 756 00:43:29,440 --> 00:43:30,600 The first war. 757 00:43:32,000 --> 00:43:34,880 Besides, I was thinking perhaps I... 758 00:43:34,920 --> 00:43:36,880 might start going back on calls while I'm here. 759 00:43:38,200 --> 00:43:40,040 Are you volunteering for work? 760 00:43:40,080 --> 00:43:42,200 Well, it's unfair, you darting back and forth. 761 00:43:42,240 --> 00:43:43,680 You'll be exhausted, man. 762 00:43:43,720 --> 00:43:44,840 Next thing you know, 763 00:43:44,880 --> 00:43:47,160 you'll be buying elaborate machinery from our clients. 764 00:43:48,400 --> 00:43:51,520 Well, only if you're certain. I'd love to have you back. 765 00:43:51,560 --> 00:43:52,600 Cheers. 766 00:43:53,760 --> 00:43:55,320 Decent timing, as a matter of fact. 767 00:43:55,360 --> 00:43:58,120 James, I've got a new job for you to get your teeth into. 768 00:43:58,160 --> 00:44:00,400 Mrs Pumphrey would like you to find 769 00:44:00,440 --> 00:44:02,360 a suitable breeding partner for Tricki. 770 00:44:02,400 --> 00:44:03,560 What? 771 00:44:03,600 --> 00:44:05,600 Didn't you tell her he's a bit past it? 772 00:44:05,640 --> 00:44:08,440 I think the old dog's got a few tricks left in him yet. 773 00:44:08,480 --> 00:44:12,160 I'd have taken it on myself, but she was won over by that beautiful card. 774 00:44:13,160 --> 00:44:14,600 Ah, you dropped me in it. 775 00:44:14,640 --> 00:44:16,360 If anyone can find a pedigree Pekingese 776 00:44:16,400 --> 00:44:18,840 that meets Mrs Pumphrey's high standards, it's you. 777 00:44:18,880 --> 00:44:21,000 I don't have the first clue. 778 00:44:21,040 --> 00:44:25,040 Oh, well, when a boy dog likes a girl dog very, very much... 779 00:44:25,080 --> 00:44:28,240 Oi. You'll put him off his cobbler. Yes, eat your cobbler. 780 00:44:28,280 --> 00:44:30,040 It might be the last decent meal we have 781 00:44:30,080 --> 00:44:31,760 now we've bought that bloody machine. 782 00:44:31,800 --> 00:44:33,720 LAUGHTER 783 00:44:35,960 --> 00:44:37,880 Ah, Mrs H. Come on, then. 784 00:44:37,920 --> 00:44:39,600 I want 12 peas, please.