1 00:00:22,205 --> 00:00:27,907 In Nature's scheme of things, certain plants are carnivorous, or "eating plants". 2 00:00:28,076 --> 00:00:32,142 The Venus flytrap is one of the best known of these plants. 3 00:00:32,309 --> 00:00:35,421 A fly, drawn to the plant by a sweet syrup, 4 00:00:35,584 --> 00:00:38,094 brushes against trigger bristles. 5 00:00:38,259 --> 00:00:42,132 Just how these plants digest their prey has yet to be explained. 6 00:00:42,293 --> 00:00:46,246 There is much to learn about these fascinating "eating plants". 7 00:00:46,407 --> 00:00:49,711 This is a newcomer, Triffidus selectus, 8 00:00:49,881 --> 00:00:54,901 brought to Earth on the meteorites during The Day of the Triffids. 9 00:03:08,741 --> 00:03:14,489 All reports confirm that the world is witnessing an unprecedented shower of meteorites. 10 00:03:14,652 --> 00:03:18,525 There is no record of a display such as this in recorded history. 11 00:03:18,686 --> 00:03:22,638 At observatories, astronomers are noting this fantastic phenomenon... 12 00:03:25,874 --> 00:03:29,339 and carefully calculating the effect on our solar system. 13 00:03:29,508 --> 00:03:34,131 The consensus of opinion is that the meteorites burn up from the intense heat 14 00:03:34,301 --> 00:03:36,254 before they reach the Earth. 15 00:05:56,236 --> 00:05:59,224 The show of meteorites continues unabated. 16 00:05:59,391 --> 00:06:04,139 This is a thrilling once-in-a-lifetime spectacle that simply must be seen. 17 00:06:04,303 --> 00:06:08,892 "Once-in-a-lifetime spectacle"! Free tickets, take any seat in the house! 18 00:06:09,056 --> 00:06:11,044 Here I am! 19 00:06:19,839 --> 00:06:22,030 Dr. Soames to see you, Mr. Mason. 20 00:06:22,195 --> 00:06:26,978 Doctor, why can't I look at what's going on? The bandages come off tomorrow anyway. 21 00:06:27,147 --> 00:06:32,372 I'm afraid not, Mr. Mason. After an eye operation like yours, it's best to wait the full 10 days. 22 00:06:32,539 --> 00:06:36,684 -Eight o'clock tomorrow morning, Nurse. -Yes, Doctor, eight o'clock. 23 00:06:36,852 --> 00:06:40,839 -Goodnight, Mr. Mason. -Thank you. See you in the morning, I hope! 24 00:06:41,005 --> 00:06:42,800 I hope so! 25 00:06:43,402 --> 00:06:45,514 I'll have that cigarette. 26 00:06:47,395 --> 00:06:50,224 -Open your mouth, please. -Ahh. 27 00:06:51,069 --> 00:06:54,057 Now, this should give you a good night's rest. 28 00:06:56,541 --> 00:06:59,210 Lie back. I'm going to put your bed down. 29 00:07:01,693 --> 00:07:05,998 Miss Jameson, are you really as pretty as they say you are? 30 00:07:06,166 --> 00:07:09,630 Tomorrow morning, you can answer that question for yourself. 31 00:07:09,800 --> 00:07:12,151 Hmm. Tomorrow morning. 32 00:07:12,316 --> 00:07:15,109 Do you really think I'll be able to see? 33 00:07:15,271 --> 00:07:20,496 Tomorrow night you'll be in Southampton, on board your ship and ready for duty. 34 00:07:20,663 --> 00:07:22,139 Aye, Ma'am. 35 00:07:23,738 --> 00:07:25,805 -Goodnight. -Goodnight. 36 00:07:33,442 --> 00:07:37,906 And we remind you the spectacular display of meteorites 37 00:07:38,075 --> 00:07:41,823 is turning the night sky into a blazing display of fireworks. 38 00:07:41,989 --> 00:07:44,056 All over the world at this moment... 39 00:07:47,860 --> 00:07:53,846 I can't leave this specimen. Why don't you go up the tower and have a look? It sounds spectacular. 40 00:07:54,010 --> 00:08:00,348 Sure! The tobacco company probably found a way to light up the sky to sell more cigarettes. 41 00:08:02,716 --> 00:08:06,101 -Where did you hide it this time? -It's in the cupboard. 42 00:08:08,387 --> 00:08:10,817 It's always in the same cupboard. 43 00:08:24,921 --> 00:08:26,829 I was, er... 44 00:08:26,998 --> 00:08:31,143 I was hoping we could get back to dissecting that stingray this evening. 45 00:08:32,669 --> 00:08:34,543 Here we go again! 46 00:08:34,705 --> 00:08:39,374 The subject is Tom Goodwin, brilliant marine biologist. 47 00:08:39,538 --> 00:08:44,479 I'm bored with stingrays. I really don't care what a stingray stings. 48 00:08:45,329 --> 00:08:47,919 What DO you care about, Tom? 49 00:08:51,479 --> 00:08:53,784 Really want me to tell you? 50 00:08:55,552 --> 00:08:58,983 Sooner or later, you're going to have to face the fact. 51 00:08:59,147 --> 00:09:02,656 Day and night, drunk or sober, 52 00:09:02,821 --> 00:09:08,126 in a lecture room or a lab or a deserted lighthouse off the coast of Cornwall. 53 00:09:08,292 --> 00:09:11,723 To hell with it! Meteors and all, who cares? 54 00:09:14,443 --> 00:09:16,828 I care what happens to us. 55 00:09:20,793 --> 00:09:23,666 Karen, you're... You're a nice girl. 56 00:09:23,828 --> 00:09:27,212 At the most... You talked yourself into marrying me. 57 00:09:31,935 --> 00:09:34,967 All right... What do you want us to do? 58 00:09:37,566 --> 00:09:41,314 I don't know what you want. But I want to get away from this island. 59 00:09:41,480 --> 00:09:45,387 -This pretence of doing important experiments. -It was your idea. 60 00:09:45,553 --> 00:09:50,097 -Six months away from university. Fieldwork... -Let's clear out of here! 61 00:09:50,266 --> 00:09:53,412 Let me go where I can buy a bottle of scotch when I want, 62 00:09:53,581 --> 00:09:57,533 not wait for a rotten boat to bring me one bottle a week! 63 00:09:59,811 --> 00:10:02,526 -What about the equipment? -Leave it. 64 00:10:04,883 --> 00:10:08,506 -What about the fish? -Throw them back in the sea! 65 00:10:11,552 --> 00:10:16,664 Fine. We'll leave the island tomorrow. The boat's due in the morning. 66 00:10:25,410 --> 00:10:28,318 We are awaiting word from Australia. 67 00:10:28,485 --> 00:10:31,553 Reports will confirm we are witnessing the most... 68 00:10:42,184 --> 00:10:45,296 the most beautiful display of meteorites... 69 00:10:46,297 --> 00:10:48,966 The BBC will be on the air all night tonight 70 00:10:49,133 --> 00:10:54,403 to keep you posted on this truly historic and marvelous display of Nature at its best. 71 00:10:59,077 --> 00:11:02,144 ...from time to time with the latest reports. 72 00:13:52,483 --> 00:13:54,311 Eight... 73 00:13:55,917 --> 00:13:57,394 Nine. 74 00:13:58,194 --> 00:13:59,704 Nine? 75 00:14:07,139 --> 00:14:09,206 Miss Jameson! 76 00:14:16,365 --> 00:14:18,750 Hello? Hello? 77 00:14:21,636 --> 00:14:23,192 Hello? 78 00:14:28,865 --> 00:14:30,659 Miss Jameson? 79 00:14:30,822 --> 00:14:32,457 Dr. Soames? 80 00:15:14,393 --> 00:15:16,426 Miss Jameson! 81 00:15:18,746 --> 00:15:21,051 Can anybody hear me? 82 00:18:11,912 --> 00:18:15,694 -Phew! Dr. Soames. -Bill Mason? 83 00:18:15,866 --> 00:18:19,535 Sorry, I just couldn't wait to get those bandages off. 84 00:18:19,700 --> 00:18:22,493 -You can see, Mason? -Yes. 85 00:18:22,655 --> 00:18:26,562 But I can't believe what I see. What's happened? 86 00:18:27,887 --> 00:18:30,760 Would you please take me to my office? 87 00:18:39,908 --> 00:18:42,464 Now try the other eye. 88 00:18:44,381 --> 00:18:47,368 -Certain the beam's on the pupil? -Yes, sir. 89 00:18:49,732 --> 00:18:52,196 All right. That's enough. 90 00:18:54,964 --> 00:18:57,679 -Is the blind drawn in here? -Yes, sir. 91 00:18:57,839 --> 00:19:00,747 Would you be kind enough to pull it up? 92 00:19:04,549 --> 00:19:07,263 What is it, Dr. Soames? What's happened? 93 00:19:07,424 --> 00:19:11,933 The optic nerves have gone. The glare of the meteorites last night. 94 00:19:12,097 --> 00:19:16,641 You're probably one of the few people in London who can still see, Mason. 95 00:19:16,809 --> 00:19:19,036 I don't envy you. 96 00:19:19,206 --> 00:19:22,476 I wouldn't care to see the things you're likely to see. 97 00:19:23,718 --> 00:19:27,625 In the outer office, in my desk, you'll find a black leather kit. 98 00:19:27,792 --> 00:19:29,780 Would you get it for me? 99 00:19:31,067 --> 00:19:32,782 Of course. 100 00:19:38,415 --> 00:19:40,687 No, it's not there. 101 00:19:47,920 --> 00:19:51,032 Ah, here it is. 102 00:20:57,450 --> 00:21:00,279 -No sign of the boat? -No sign of anything. 103 00:21:00,445 --> 00:21:02,751 It should have been here hours ago. 104 00:21:02,921 --> 00:21:06,908 Nothing on the radio, either. I've been trying all morning. 105 00:21:13,744 --> 00:21:16,970 I suppose you're losing valuable drinking time. 106 00:21:19,176 --> 00:21:21,084 I'm sorry. 107 00:21:23,169 --> 00:21:25,475 ...look-out. Repeat... 108 00:21:25,645 --> 00:21:29,394 the entire population of England is afflicted with blindness 109 00:21:29,559 --> 00:21:32,830 after watching the meteorite shower last night. 110 00:21:33,833 --> 00:21:36,626 This is the Royal Dockyard at Devonport. 111 00:21:36,788 --> 00:21:40,172 A number of naval personnel have escaped blindness. 112 00:21:40,342 --> 00:21:42,852 We are trying to set up a rescue center. 113 00:21:43,018 --> 00:21:48,004 All those who are still able to see are urged to make their way to the dockyard. 114 00:21:48,929 --> 00:21:50,678 Urgent warning... 115 00:21:50,846 --> 00:21:56,036 all of England appears to be infected with a strange new plant that can inflict a fatal sting. 116 00:21:56,916 --> 00:22:00,823 It is rumored this plant can uproot itself and move about. 117 00:22:00,990 --> 00:22:03,579 If you are blind, stay indoors. 118 00:22:03,745 --> 00:22:06,857 If you can see, keep a constant look-out. 119 00:22:07,899 --> 00:22:10,886 We will return to the air with further bulletins. 120 00:22:11,054 --> 00:22:13,644 Stay tuned to this wavelength. 121 00:22:13,809 --> 00:22:17,478 Blindness, men-killing plants... I'm not drunk, am I? 122 00:22:19,161 --> 00:22:21,387 I wish you were. 123 00:22:21,557 --> 00:22:24,351 And how do we get off this island? 124 00:22:25,870 --> 00:22:27,698 Where would we go? 125 00:24:15,497 --> 00:24:18,053 We are still trying to reach the police. 126 00:24:18,212 --> 00:24:21,836 Please remain calm. Do not move about. 127 00:24:22,006 --> 00:24:27,708 The only danger is that you will injure yourselves or accidentally start fires. 128 00:24:27,877 --> 00:24:30,830 Do not smoke, do not light matches. 129 00:24:31,631 --> 00:24:34,663 Stay clear of all electrical equipment. 130 00:24:34,826 --> 00:24:38,052 We are doing everything possible to get help... 131 00:24:38,221 --> 00:24:41,208 -Are any trains running? -I don't know. 132 00:24:41,376 --> 00:24:43,840 Suddenly it went dark and I can't see. 133 00:24:44,012 --> 00:24:46,760 Can you help me, sir? Please, can you help me? 134 00:24:46,927 --> 00:24:49,153 Beg pardon, sir, can you help me? 135 00:24:49,323 --> 00:24:52,390 -I couldn't help overhearing... -Can you get me a taxi? 136 00:24:52,558 --> 00:24:56,863 -If you could phone my wife... -I'm happy to pay. Here's my purse. 137 00:24:57,031 --> 00:25:01,575 I'm sorry. There are no taxis and the phones don't work. 138 00:25:49,708 --> 00:25:53,490 Peter, my little boy, where is he? I must find my boy. 139 00:25:53,661 --> 00:25:56,490 -What's your boy look like? -You can see? 140 00:25:56,657 --> 00:26:00,723 -Of course I can see. Why shouldn't I? -Perhaps you can help me... 141 00:26:00,890 --> 00:26:04,479 -Where's the one who can see? -This little girl. 142 00:26:07,240 --> 00:26:09,466 -Can you see, girlie? -Yes. 143 00:26:10,355 --> 00:26:13,387 -Come on! -No, let me go! Let me go! 144 00:26:20,858 --> 00:26:22,766 Let me go! 145 00:26:23,374 --> 00:26:26,203 Out of my way! Go away, I tell you! 146 00:26:28,766 --> 00:26:30,560 Drop that child! 147 00:26:33,079 --> 00:26:35,067 Thief! You thief! 148 00:26:40,986 --> 00:26:44,735 -Were you in that train by yourself? -I was in the luggage van. 149 00:26:44,900 --> 00:26:49,171 -What were you doing in there? -I ran away from boarding school. 150 00:26:49,333 --> 00:26:52,956 -Where are your parents? -I haven't any. 151 00:26:53,127 --> 00:26:57,511 -The bank in London takes care of me. -Well, the banks are closed. 152 00:27:04,389 --> 00:27:07,104 -Why is he barking? -I don't know. 153 00:27:07,265 --> 00:27:09,298 Come on, we'll find out. 154 00:27:20,284 --> 00:27:22,748 Ah, it's nothing. Come on. 155 00:27:27,193 --> 00:27:29,067 Stay here. 156 00:27:40,732 --> 00:27:43,605 Come on, let's go down to my ship. 157 00:29:02,842 --> 00:29:04,511 Wait here. 158 00:30:00,551 --> 00:30:03,344 Let's see if we can find some rocks. 159 00:31:21,023 --> 00:31:22,851 Susan! 160 00:31:23,020 --> 00:31:25,735 -Susan! -Arghhh! 161 00:31:35,480 --> 00:31:37,275 Get in the car! 162 00:33:29,180 --> 00:33:32,088 -I wish I could understand French. -I can! 163 00:33:32,256 --> 00:33:36,367 -What's he saying? -...catastrophe. Les services sont terminés. 164 00:33:36,529 --> 00:33:38,959 All services stopped... 165 00:33:39,125 --> 00:33:42,078 Will continue sending as long as he can. 166 00:33:44,237 --> 00:33:46,269 That's a big help! 167 00:33:46,433 --> 00:33:49,704 ...approximately 400 miles east of New York. 168 00:33:49,868 --> 00:33:54,218 All officers, crew and passengers suddenly stricken blind. 169 00:33:54,381 --> 00:33:57,095 If you read me, come in, please. 170 00:33:57,256 --> 00:34:00,765 SS Midland calling. Mayday, mayday. 171 00:34:00,930 --> 00:34:03,486 If you read me, come in, please. 172 00:34:03,646 --> 00:34:06,315 SS Midland calling. Mayday. 173 00:34:08,478 --> 00:34:11,272 -Is the captain here? -Yes, what is it? 174 00:34:11,434 --> 00:34:13,864 The passengers are panicking, sir. 175 00:34:14,029 --> 00:34:16,858 -Can't you contact the doctor? -No, sir. 176 00:34:26,769 --> 00:34:30,393 This is the captain speaking. Attention, all passengers. 177 00:34:30,563 --> 00:34:34,993 There is no one on board who can help you. We're radioing for a rescue vessel. 178 00:34:35,156 --> 00:34:40,097 The only immediate danger is that you may injure yourselves by moving around. 179 00:34:40,268 --> 00:34:42,778 Everyone stay where you are. 180 00:34:42,944 --> 00:34:46,533 And if there is anyone who can see, even a child... 181 00:34:47,417 --> 00:34:49,483 please, come up on the bridge. 182 00:35:06,866 --> 00:35:12,057 ...Ici Paris. Tous les gouvernements sont priés d'envoyer immédiatement leur représentants... 183 00:35:12,217 --> 00:35:16,681 It's Paris. He says they're calling a meeting, a disaster meeting... 184 00:35:16,850 --> 00:35:19,644 at the Palais du Charot. 185 00:35:19,805 --> 00:35:22,395 Ici Paris. Ici Paris... 186 00:35:22,561 --> 00:35:25,866 There must be others who can see. If we could make contact... 187 00:35:26,036 --> 00:35:28,829 Flight 356 from Cape Town calling. 188 00:35:28,991 --> 00:35:32,376 Request tower stand by for emergency landing. 189 00:35:33,504 --> 00:35:36,014 Please talk us down. 190 00:35:36,179 --> 00:35:39,530 Please talk us down. Tower, can you read me? 191 00:35:40,333 --> 00:35:43,842 Tower, can you read me? Mayday, mayday. 192 00:35:44,606 --> 00:35:46,878 Tower, please come in. 193 00:35:47,042 --> 00:35:50,711 Please talk us down. Please talk us down. 194 00:35:53,792 --> 00:35:56,779 -Still no reply, sir. -Keep trying. 195 00:36:03,656 --> 00:36:07,007 -Flight 356 from Cape Town... -Fuel's about gone, sir. 196 00:36:07,170 --> 00:36:10,238 -How much longer? -Any moment now, sir. 197 00:36:11,564 --> 00:36:15,187 Please talk us down. Tower, can you read me? 198 00:36:15,357 --> 00:36:17,470 Tower, can you read me? 199 00:36:17,634 --> 00:36:20,666 Mayday, mayday! Tower, please come in... 200 00:36:20,829 --> 00:36:24,293 I've got the passengers quiet again, sir, but it won't last. 201 00:36:24,463 --> 00:36:28,530 They want to know what's happening. I have to tell them something. 202 00:36:28,696 --> 00:36:33,240 Tell them... Tell them everything's all right and not to worry. 203 00:36:33,409 --> 00:36:37,282 Tell them to fasten their safety belts. We're coming in to land. 204 00:36:38,121 --> 00:36:39,472 Yes, sir. 205 00:36:46,708 --> 00:36:51,013 Ladies and gentlemen, please fasten your safety belts, as we are about to land. 206 00:36:51,700 --> 00:36:54,971 I assure you everything's all right. Thank you. 207 00:36:55,135 --> 00:36:57,803 Fasten your safety belts, please. 208 00:36:58,889 --> 00:37:01,921 Fasten your safety belts, and no smoking, please. 209 00:37:04,520 --> 00:37:08,348 -Belt all right? -The pilot, is he blind too? 210 00:37:08,513 --> 00:37:11,023 -Blind? Blind? -Don't be silly... 211 00:37:11,189 --> 00:37:15,222 -Blind? -Don't panic! Don't panic! 212 00:37:19,376 --> 00:37:23,647 -We're going to crash! -Please sit down! 213 00:37:24,688 --> 00:37:27,198 Arghh! 214 00:37:30,439 --> 00:37:33,506 Mayday, mayday! Tower, please come in! 215 00:38:39,090 --> 00:38:42,599 Tom! Tom, there's one of those plants growing out there! 216 00:38:42,764 --> 00:38:45,831 -Where? -On the ledge by the cove. 217 00:39:28,252 --> 00:39:30,126 How about this? 218 00:39:45,425 --> 00:39:47,219 I'm coming with you. 219 00:39:48,860 --> 00:39:52,324 Keep behind me. No sense in getting killed by a plant. 220 00:39:52,494 --> 00:39:56,117 -I thought you didn't care what happened to you. -I don't. 221 00:39:56,288 --> 00:39:59,081 But I picked a much pleasanter way to die. 222 00:40:21,448 --> 00:40:24,401 Tom... It was here. 223 00:40:25,681 --> 00:40:27,669 I know it was here! 224 00:40:35,386 --> 00:40:38,101 Come on. Let's get back inside. 225 00:40:52,838 --> 00:40:55,553 Arghh! 226 00:41:12,328 --> 00:41:14,077 Arghh! 227 00:41:38,366 --> 00:41:40,002 Arghh! 228 00:41:59,812 --> 00:42:01,368 Arghh! 229 00:42:08,439 --> 00:42:11,153 It's all right. It's all right. 230 00:42:15,508 --> 00:42:18,097 Ici Paris. Bulletin in English. 231 00:42:18,263 --> 00:42:22,409 Because of worldwide disruption, it is impossible for delegates to gather. 232 00:42:22,576 --> 00:42:26,563 Paris, with its millions of helpless inhabitants, has become dangerous. 233 00:42:26,730 --> 00:42:30,035 This will be our last broadcast. No one here can see. 234 00:42:30,204 --> 00:42:32,873 There is no one left. 235 00:42:41,427 --> 00:42:43,221 There's nothing, Bill. 236 00:43:10,700 --> 00:43:13,256 We're lost, aren't we, Bill? 237 00:43:13,416 --> 00:43:15,846 Let me see that map again. 238 00:43:16,531 --> 00:43:18,564 Bill, look! 239 00:43:24,039 --> 00:43:26,549 Thank goodness, Mr. Coker! 240 00:43:29,391 --> 00:43:32,617 -But you are not Mr. Coker. -You can see! 241 00:43:32,785 --> 00:43:35,773 -You too! -Do you live near here? 242 00:43:35,940 --> 00:43:38,734 -Five kilometers. -Show us the way. 243 00:43:59,543 --> 00:44:03,927 -Miss Durant, thank heavens! -Mr. Coker, this is Mr. Mason and Susan. 244 00:44:04,096 --> 00:44:06,242 -Hello. -How do you do? 245 00:44:19,551 --> 00:44:24,299 -You've found some more! -Miss Coker, Mr. Mason and Susan. 246 00:44:24,463 --> 00:44:26,416 -How do you do? -They can see. 247 00:44:26,580 --> 00:44:29,295 Oh, good. I hope you'll stay and help us. 248 00:44:35,885 --> 00:44:39,792 -How many blind people do you have here? -About 40. 249 00:44:39,959 --> 00:44:42,708 But you must be very hungry. 250 00:44:46,029 --> 00:44:50,812 My sister and I were touring France. We collided with Miss Durant's car. 251 00:44:50,982 --> 00:44:54,491 Both our cars were ruined. No one was badly hurt. 252 00:44:54,656 --> 00:44:57,723 But we were all three under sedation that night. 253 00:44:57,891 --> 00:45:01,003 Thanks to Miss Durant, her chateau became a hospital. 254 00:45:01,165 --> 00:45:06,311 Yes, a tragic irony. The sick stayed well and the healthy became blind. 255 00:45:07,955 --> 00:45:10,942 -Your daughter is very sleepy. -Hmm? 256 00:45:11,110 --> 00:45:13,256 Come along, my dear. 257 00:45:16,381 --> 00:45:18,448 Good night...Daddy. 258 00:45:20,135 --> 00:45:24,361 -How old is your daughter, Mr. Mason? -Susan is not my daughter. 259 00:45:24,528 --> 00:45:28,310 We met in London and we've sort of been stuck with each other. 260 00:45:35,471 --> 00:45:39,140 There's nothing to be afraid of. We're all friends here. 261 00:45:46,693 --> 00:45:49,601 Bettina, I want you to meet Susan. 262 00:45:49,768 --> 00:45:53,472 -She's an English girl who's just arrived. -Hello, Susan. 263 00:45:53,642 --> 00:45:54,959 Hello. 264 00:45:55,120 --> 00:45:59,664 I brought her to you because she feels strange here and you speak English. 265 00:45:59,833 --> 00:46:02,501 I'll call by later and tuck you in. 266 00:46:10,815 --> 00:46:13,121 But you can see! 267 00:46:13,291 --> 00:46:17,073 -How can you tell? -I'm finding I can tell many things. 268 00:46:17,245 --> 00:46:21,198 I can tell the way people react when you touch them. 269 00:46:21,358 --> 00:46:25,709 -See if I can tell anything more about you. -Can you tell how old I am? 270 00:46:25,871 --> 00:46:27,859 -About 13. -I'm only 12. 271 00:46:28,028 --> 00:46:32,095 -But you're a very grown-up 12! -I think I am. 272 00:46:36,375 --> 00:46:39,646 Curly...blonde hair, right? 273 00:46:39,809 --> 00:46:41,559 Right. 274 00:46:41,726 --> 00:46:45,554 -And brown eyes? -That's right! 275 00:46:51,671 --> 00:46:56,895 And a good sense of humor. You have the nicest laugh lines round your mouth. 276 00:46:57,701 --> 00:47:00,165 I'll tell you something else, too. 277 00:47:00,337 --> 00:47:02,801 We're going to be good friends. 278 00:47:02,973 --> 00:47:07,323 Until things get back to normal, you're welcome to stay and help us. 279 00:47:07,486 --> 00:47:12,427 In the past few days, I've seen London, Paris and a lot in-between. 280 00:47:12,597 --> 00:47:16,823 -Things will never be "normal". -So I've tried to tell Miss Durant. 281 00:47:16,990 --> 00:47:20,295 -I have faith, Mr. Mason. -Faith is fine, Miss Durant. 282 00:47:20,465 --> 00:47:25,088 -But we need a lot more than that to survive. -Why shouldn't we survive? 283 00:47:25,257 --> 00:47:29,529 In France alone there are over 50 million people, almost all blind. 284 00:47:29,690 --> 00:47:32,678 There's going to be starvation, fire, pestilence. 285 00:47:32,845 --> 00:47:38,627 Anyone caught in the middle has no chance. I think we should get out and go on to Spain. 286 00:47:38,796 --> 00:47:41,669 -How do you know it's any better? -I don't. 287 00:47:41,831 --> 00:47:45,818 And even so, how could we get all the people there? 288 00:47:45,985 --> 00:47:50,607 -We couldn't. -Mr. Mason, you're just running away. 289 00:47:52,015 --> 00:47:55,002 Miss Durant, I've told you what things are like. 290 00:47:55,170 --> 00:48:01,157 If you sit here with your eyes closed and let this run over you, it's YOU that's running away. 291 00:48:02,359 --> 00:48:07,822 Perhaps you'll change your mind. I hope you and Susan will decide to stay and help us. 292 00:48:07,990 --> 00:48:10,500 -Goodnight. -Goodnight. 293 00:48:14,619 --> 00:48:19,049 A warm, generous-hearted woman, but I'm afraid very stubborn. 294 00:48:53,078 --> 00:48:56,622 -The lights are on again! -They've got the electricity going! 295 00:48:56,793 --> 00:49:02,653 -Who turned all the lights on? -It's happened! France is back to normal. 296 00:49:02,823 --> 00:49:06,174 -Maybe I can reach someone on the phone. -The lights are on? 297 00:49:06,337 --> 00:49:08,927 Yes, isn't it wonderful? 298 00:49:09,532 --> 00:49:12,247 Allô? Allô? 299 00:49:12,408 --> 00:49:16,713 -You won't get an answer, Miss Durant. -Why are you so sure? 300 00:49:16,881 --> 00:49:21,628 I put some fuel in the auxiliary motor for the generator. While it lasts, we have light. 301 00:49:21,793 --> 00:49:24,780 But there's nothing I can do about the phone. 302 00:50:08,799 --> 00:50:11,263 Cortex of the root system. 303 00:50:12,233 --> 00:50:14,868 It's good to see you working again, Tom. 304 00:50:15,029 --> 00:50:19,811 I assure you it's not for the greater glory of science. I just want us to survive. 305 00:50:19,981 --> 00:50:21,855 -We will. -Huh! 306 00:50:22,018 --> 00:50:24,652 Damn it all, I'm not even a botanist! 307 00:50:24,813 --> 00:50:28,766 -Is it a plant or an animal? -Who knows? 308 00:50:30,085 --> 00:50:33,072 Doesn't seem to have a central nervous system. 309 00:50:33,240 --> 00:50:36,511 -No circulation. -Then, how does it move? 310 00:50:36,674 --> 00:50:42,342 All plants move. But they don't usually pull themselves out of the ground and chase you! 311 00:50:43,943 --> 00:50:46,930 If we could find out how this thing functions... 312 00:50:48,096 --> 00:50:51,084 we might figure out an easier way of killing it. 313 00:50:55,964 --> 00:50:58,871 Look, you must get some sleep. 314 00:50:59,039 --> 00:51:02,106 -There's no time. -Just an hour. 315 00:51:03,432 --> 00:51:05,988 Then I'll wake you, I promise. 316 00:51:47,163 --> 00:51:48,480 Tom... 317 00:51:50,358 --> 00:51:52,709 You really must get some sleep. 318 00:52:10,925 --> 00:52:14,276 Sleep now. I'll wake you in an hour. 319 00:54:06,622 --> 00:54:08,928 Arghh! 320 00:54:47,757 --> 00:54:49,426 Tom... 321 00:54:52,949 --> 00:54:56,492 It got out! It came to life and it got out! 322 00:54:58,820 --> 00:55:00,296 They regenerate. 323 00:55:00,457 --> 00:55:03,489 Like worms -cut them in half, you can't kill them. 324 00:55:03,652 --> 00:55:07,685 There's no telling how many are out there. Get the hammer and nails. 325 00:55:42,630 --> 00:55:45,459 It's like being nailed in your own coffin. 326 00:55:58,805 --> 00:56:03,189 -Bettina, what are you doing out here? -I wanted to talk to you. 327 00:56:03,357 --> 00:56:07,230 -You shouldn't wander round by yourself. -I had to talk to you. 328 00:56:09,827 --> 00:56:13,292 Is it true you're going to leave us to go to Spain? 329 00:56:17,615 --> 00:56:20,125 -Yes. -But what about the rest of us? 330 00:56:20,291 --> 00:56:25,038 Bettina, the only way I can help is to try to find some real help. 331 00:56:25,203 --> 00:56:29,553 -I can't do it by staying here. -Then you're coming back? 332 00:56:30,235 --> 00:56:32,540 Yes...if I can. 333 00:56:33,949 --> 00:56:36,254 I hope you do come back. 334 00:56:39,900 --> 00:56:42,728 Come on, I'd better get you back inside. 335 00:58:03,847 --> 00:58:06,073 -A triffid. -A what? 336 00:58:06,243 --> 00:58:07,958 A triffid. 337 00:58:08,120 --> 00:58:12,265 The original triffid, the kind I saw in a greenhouse years ago, 338 00:58:12,433 --> 00:58:15,420 was known to have come to Earth on a meteorite. 339 00:58:15,588 --> 00:58:20,450 This reappearance must have been caused by the meteorite explosion the other night. 340 00:58:20,620 --> 00:58:22,926 Why should they attack people? 341 00:58:23,096 --> 00:58:29,242 Most plants thrive on animal waste. I'm afraid this mutation has an appetite for the animal itself. 342 00:58:34,279 --> 00:58:37,027 This must be how they propagate. 343 00:58:37,713 --> 00:58:42,018 -There are millions of them. -One light wind and they're everywhere. 344 00:58:59,838 --> 00:59:02,792 -Susan, where's Miss Durant? -In there. 345 00:59:02,953 --> 00:59:05,668 -I've something to tell you. -Wait a minute. 346 00:59:06,468 --> 00:59:10,057 -Miss Durant. -One moment. Please sit down. 347 00:59:10,222 --> 00:59:15,606 Now, Miss Durant, whether you like it or not, we have to pack up and leave. 348 00:59:15,773 --> 00:59:19,282 -Did you bring some more supplies? -You tell her. 349 00:59:19,447 --> 00:59:24,150 Mason's right. In 24 hours the vicinity will be swarming with triffids. 350 00:59:24,319 --> 00:59:29,829 I cannot leave all these people here to die! I grew up with them. They're my friends. 351 00:59:29,990 --> 00:59:31,307 Listen! 352 00:59:33,545 --> 00:59:39,247 Bill, it's that plane again! It flew over before. That's what I wanted to tell you. 353 00:59:52,914 --> 00:59:55,663 Come on, Coker! 354 01:00:37,883 --> 01:00:41,314 He says Toulon, the naval base, is a rescue center. 355 01:00:41,477 --> 01:00:46,702 Toulon. 'Course, the French base in the Mediterranean near Marseilles. 356 01:00:49,824 --> 01:00:51,652 He's dead. 357 01:01:22,852 --> 01:01:24,169 Ahh! 358 01:01:24,330 --> 01:01:26,601 Are you all right? 359 01:01:29,162 --> 01:01:32,626 -What's the matter? -My ankle, I can't go on. 360 01:01:32,796 --> 01:01:34,988 I'll carry you. 361 01:01:45,776 --> 01:01:47,206 Coker? 362 01:01:49,050 --> 01:01:50,720 Coker? 363 01:03:07,287 --> 01:03:09,921 -Bill! -What's going on? 364 01:03:10,082 --> 01:03:11,876 -Shh! -What is it? 365 01:03:12,039 --> 01:03:17,185 Some men, convicts, I think. They've taken the girls in there and made them dance. 366 01:03:17,351 --> 01:03:20,258 -They brought food and whisky. -How many? 367 01:03:20,426 --> 01:03:22,617 -I don't know, a lot. -They can see? 368 01:03:22,782 --> 01:03:24,576 -Yes. -Where's Miss Durant? 369 01:03:24,739 --> 01:03:28,964 She's with them. They said they'd kill anyone who... 370 01:03:35,242 --> 01:03:36,832 No! No! 371 01:04:10,387 --> 01:04:13,817 Stay here and lock the doors. Don't open for anyone but me. 372 01:05:02,345 --> 01:05:04,775 Go on. Susan's in the car. 373 01:05:05,979 --> 01:05:07,967 You're not one of us! 374 01:05:08,575 --> 01:05:09,892 Come on. 375 01:05:16,322 --> 01:05:18,435 Susan, open up! 376 01:05:20,396 --> 01:05:22,031 I can't open it! 377 01:05:32,097 --> 01:05:33,892 Arghh! 378 01:05:43,240 --> 01:05:45,352 Susan, get over the other side! 379 01:06:10,597 --> 01:06:12,312 Arghh! 380 01:06:17,945 --> 01:06:19,534 Arghh! 381 01:06:22,098 --> 01:06:23,814 Arghh! 382 01:06:42,586 --> 01:06:44,971 Arghhh! 383 01:06:59,359 --> 01:07:04,550 The things I said to you back at the chateau, I had no right to say them. 384 01:07:05,230 --> 01:07:11,409 Well, if it makes you feel any better, I'd probably have said the same, under the circumstances. 385 01:07:13,697 --> 01:07:15,525 Feel guilty, huh? 386 01:07:15,694 --> 01:07:17,090 Maybe. 387 01:07:17,251 --> 01:07:19,920 -You know why? -Why? 388 01:07:20,087 --> 01:07:22,551 Because you survived. 389 01:07:22,722 --> 01:07:25,596 Bettina, Coker and all the rest dead. 390 01:07:25,758 --> 01:07:28,392 And you're alive and you wonder why. 391 01:07:28,553 --> 01:07:32,256 -That's exactly right. -I know the feeling. 392 01:07:32,427 --> 01:07:36,209 In the war, you get a ship shot out from underneath you... 393 01:07:36,381 --> 01:07:39,368 all your friends gone, only a handful left. 394 01:07:39,536 --> 01:07:43,807 You ask yourself, "Why me? Why not someone better?" 395 01:07:58,146 --> 01:08:00,702 Where will we go in Spain? 396 01:08:01,501 --> 01:08:06,010 There's a big American naval base in southern Spain, at Cadiz. 397 01:08:06,174 --> 01:08:10,126 They're equipped for disaster. They've got supplies. 398 01:08:10,487 --> 01:08:12,951 So were the French at Toulon. 399 01:08:23,426 --> 01:08:25,142 Negative. 400 01:08:27,101 --> 01:08:30,371 Five per cent nitric acid solution: negative. 401 01:08:31,014 --> 01:08:35,160 Not that I expected a miracle. I didn't think we'd find a magic bullet. 402 01:08:35,327 --> 01:08:38,395 But absolutely nothing seems to affect this tissue. 403 01:08:39,321 --> 01:08:42,274 They live, they grow, they take nourishment. 404 01:08:43,714 --> 01:08:48,826 They have sensory response, they absorb and expend energy. 405 01:08:49,984 --> 01:08:54,334 No matter what they're made of, something must interrupt their life cycle. 406 01:08:54,497 --> 01:08:58,484 Fundamentally, it's a simple problem, like finding a weed killer. 407 01:09:03,124 --> 01:09:07,395 No help out there. There's been nothing on the air for days. 408 01:09:09,473 --> 01:09:13,380 Can't help thinking about that last radio call from Devonport. 409 01:09:14,346 --> 01:09:19,695 The way the place caught fire and blew up, it was like listening to the end of the world. 410 01:09:19,857 --> 01:09:25,400 Well, it's not the end of the world, not quite yet. There's an answer here, there has to be! 411 01:09:40,305 --> 01:09:45,371 -We'd better find the answer pretty soon. -What are they doing out there? 412 01:09:46,774 --> 01:09:50,556 Staring in at us like guards outside a condemned cell. 413 01:09:50,848 --> 01:09:54,596 -Let's get through this checklist again. -Right. 414 01:10:08,460 --> 01:10:09,777 Whoa. 415 01:10:19,323 --> 01:10:24,752 You're a good horse. You must be tired. I'm going to find you some fresh green grass. 416 01:10:26,072 --> 01:10:30,264 -Bill, may I go and look at the fair? -Yes, but don't wander off. 417 01:10:30,425 --> 01:10:33,333 If we can find something, we'll eat right away. 418 01:10:44,962 --> 01:10:47,314 -Ooh! -Sorry, did I burn you? 419 01:10:47,478 --> 01:10:49,466 No, it's nothing. 420 01:10:55,905 --> 01:10:59,051 Bill, do you think we have a chance? 421 01:11:00,019 --> 01:11:05,289 Once you taste this coffee of mine, you'll know nothing worse can happen! 422 01:11:08,325 --> 01:11:12,755 Your coffee is very good. In fact, you're a handy man in the kitchen. 423 01:11:12,918 --> 01:11:15,712 I've been doing for myself a long time. 424 01:11:18,310 --> 01:11:21,377 -You have never been married? -No. 425 01:11:21,544 --> 01:11:25,248 -Why? -Never been around long enough to get caught. 426 01:11:25,418 --> 01:11:27,724 Now you're saddled with a family. 427 01:11:28,773 --> 01:11:31,158 It might have its points. 428 01:11:42,352 --> 01:11:43,702 Susan! 429 01:11:44,668 --> 01:11:46,894 Look what I've found! 430 01:11:48,701 --> 01:11:51,257 We could use it. We'll take it. 431 01:11:51,417 --> 01:11:53,450 We can't leave our horse! 432 01:11:53,614 --> 01:11:58,600 -We'll leave him in a field. He'll be fine. -We can't leave him! I won't go! 433 01:11:58,766 --> 01:12:03,990 -Susan, be reasonable. We can't take him. -Don't let him, Christine! It isn't fair! 434 01:12:04,157 --> 01:12:09,462 -It's mean! He doesn't have any right! -But it's not Bill's fault, Susan. 435 01:12:09,628 --> 01:12:15,535 He's only doing what's right for all of us. He'll never hurt you, never, if he can help it. 436 01:12:15,699 --> 01:12:18,255 -You know that. -I know. 437 01:12:38,223 --> 01:12:42,176 -Are we on the right road for Cadiz? -I think so. 438 01:13:06,139 --> 01:13:09,762 -What's the matter? -Let's find out. 439 01:13:33,536 --> 01:13:36,284 Hello? Is anybody here? 440 01:13:46,235 --> 01:13:49,427 Please... Please come in, come in. 441 01:13:49,590 --> 01:13:51,657 Oh, God. Teresa! 442 01:13:53,903 --> 01:13:58,969 Teresa, ven pronto! Ha llegado gente. Pueden ver. Nos ayuderán. 443 01:13:59,135 --> 01:14:01,202 I knew it. That's my rope. 444 01:14:01,372 --> 01:14:05,517 -Luís de la Vega. -I'm Bill Mason. This is Susan and Miss Durant. 445 01:14:06,084 --> 01:14:08,799 But, please... Teresa... 446 01:14:08,960 --> 01:14:10,992 three guests! 447 01:14:11,156 --> 01:14:14,109 -This is my wife, Teresa. -Welcome. 448 01:14:15,110 --> 01:14:18,892 We are not the only two people left in this part of the world. 449 01:14:19,064 --> 01:14:23,130 I believed someone would arrive to help. That's why I put up the rope. 450 01:14:23,297 --> 01:14:26,966 We are expecting a baby and need someone to help. 451 01:14:27,131 --> 01:14:29,959 Perhaps the two ladies could...? 452 01:14:35,478 --> 01:14:37,704 You can't see? 453 01:14:37,874 --> 01:14:42,019 -You both seem so natural. -My wife has been blind for many years. 454 01:14:42,187 --> 01:14:47,253 Now she's teaching me to get around. But you ladies will stay and help her? 455 01:14:47,419 --> 01:14:53,803 -Of course. -Please be seated. I'll go and get some food. 456 01:14:53,968 --> 01:14:56,354 We'll help. Come along, Susan. 457 01:14:57,403 --> 01:15:02,230 -We were trying to get to Cadiz. -You don't know about that? 458 01:15:02,395 --> 01:15:05,904 -Know what? -They had to evacuate the naval base. 459 01:15:06,069 --> 01:15:10,578 -They did? How? -By submarine. I heard it on my radio. 460 01:15:10,742 --> 01:15:16,205 Some submarines were submerged on the night of the meteorites. The crews were all right. 461 01:15:16,373 --> 01:15:21,234 I tried to contact them with my transmitter but something went wrong. 462 01:15:21,405 --> 01:15:24,154 I can neither transmit nor receive. 463 01:15:26,357 --> 01:15:30,502 -Let's take a look. Maybe I can fix it. -Oh, are you familiar? 464 01:15:30,670 --> 01:15:34,975 Yes, as first mate, I have to have a working knowledge of it. 465 01:15:50,040 --> 01:15:52,470 ...from the Gibraltar Rescue Center. 466 01:15:52,635 --> 01:15:56,225 Final survivor pick-up will be on Saturday at Alicante. 467 01:15:56,390 --> 01:16:01,297 We repeat our warning. Vast bands of triffids are roaming the area. 468 01:16:01,461 --> 01:16:05,573 Do not travel at night. Barricade all doors. 469 01:16:06,813 --> 01:16:12,197 We repeat our warning. Do not travel at night. Barricade all doors. 470 01:16:13,562 --> 01:16:17,515 Final survivor pick-up will be on Saturday at Alicante. 471 01:16:18,235 --> 01:16:21,858 That's tomorrow! We'll leave first thing in the morning. 472 01:17:02,844 --> 01:17:05,036 I think that'll work. 473 01:17:05,201 --> 01:17:07,949 When I tell you, turn that switch. 474 01:17:17,142 --> 01:17:19,652 OK, Susan, turn it on. 475 01:17:25,728 --> 01:17:27,397 Well, it works. 476 01:17:27,565 --> 01:17:30,552 All right, Susan, you can turn it off now. 477 01:17:42,222 --> 01:17:45,129 -Baby born? -Yes, it's a boy. 478 01:17:45,297 --> 01:17:47,807 -How is he? -Fine. 479 01:17:47,973 --> 01:17:52,244 -And the mother? -She's weak, but that's to be expected. 480 01:17:52,406 --> 01:17:55,041 -Hmm. -Bill! 481 01:17:55,201 --> 01:17:56,518 Susan! 482 01:18:08,381 --> 01:18:09,777 Look! 483 01:18:13,772 --> 01:18:16,362 Susan, go turn on the switch. 484 01:18:52,710 --> 01:18:57,140 The current's weakening. Susan, get back to the house! 485 01:19:35,443 --> 01:19:38,078 We just don't have enough power! 486 01:19:41,633 --> 01:19:43,144 Come on! 487 01:20:07,632 --> 01:20:10,188 Keep the engine running. 488 01:22:18,585 --> 01:22:21,697 -Why do they keep coming back? -I don't know, Susan. 489 01:22:21,860 --> 01:22:24,574 There must be some reason. 490 01:22:28,130 --> 01:22:30,764 -Maybe they can hear us. -Hmm? 491 01:22:33,481 --> 01:22:36,071 Hey, maybe that's it. 492 01:22:36,237 --> 01:22:38,872 Maybe it's sound that attracts them. 493 01:22:39,032 --> 01:22:41,906 That generator... Come on, Susan. 494 01:22:51,413 --> 01:22:55,638 You're right. It's sound that attracts them! 495 01:23:00,438 --> 01:23:05,221 If sound leads them to us, it can lead them away, too. 496 01:23:05,391 --> 01:23:09,139 -Like the Pied Piper of Hamelin. -Yeah! 497 01:23:10,223 --> 01:23:14,130 Yeah, the Pied Piper. Susan, you've hit it! Come on. 498 01:23:15,694 --> 01:23:21,555 When it's dawn, open the gates and take off. But until then, no noise at all. All right? 499 01:23:21,725 --> 01:23:23,156 Come on. 500 01:23:31,030 --> 01:23:35,097 -What about you? -I'll see you in Alicante. 501 01:23:38,538 --> 01:23:41,094 Windows up, hmm? 502 01:25:56,680 --> 01:25:59,428 Time to get aboard, Miss. We're sailing. 503 01:26:01,352 --> 01:26:03,987 Miss Durant, we have to go now. 504 01:26:04,946 --> 01:26:10,331 The submarine will depart in five minutes. Life rafts will search for survivors. 505 01:26:15,170 --> 01:26:16,998 Hey! 506 01:26:17,766 --> 01:26:19,799 Ahoy! 507 01:26:52,831 --> 01:26:54,466 Hey! 508 01:27:22,184 --> 01:27:26,091 This is the Gibraltar Rescue Center for the Mediterranean area. 509 01:27:26,258 --> 01:27:29,722 Our pick-up at Alicante has been made on schedule. 510 01:27:29,892 --> 01:27:32,879 This is the final rescue operation for the present. 511 01:27:33,047 --> 01:27:36,034 Stay tuned to this wavelength for further bulletins. 512 01:27:36,202 --> 01:27:40,552 Repeat... stay tuned to this wavelength for further bulletins. 513 01:27:41,554 --> 01:27:45,938 -How far is Gibraltar? -Too far to swim. Let's get back to work. 514 01:27:59,126 --> 01:28:02,238 Get away from that window! Stop staring at them! 515 01:28:14,581 --> 01:28:17,137 I'm sorry. I'm sorry. 516 01:30:37,795 --> 01:30:42,781 Karen, they're dissolving! The sea water's dissolving them! 517 01:31:12,859 --> 01:31:14,847 -Tom! -Get back! 518 01:31:38,658 --> 01:31:40,328 Arghh! 519 01:31:50,320 --> 01:31:52,750 Turn the pressure up! 520 01:32:56,375 --> 01:33:00,248 Sea water! Two-thirds of the Earth is covered with it. 521 01:33:03,764 --> 01:33:08,830 You hunt and you search and all the while the answer's right in front of you! 522 01:33:11,951 --> 01:33:15,779 A simple method had been found to destroy the triffids. 523 01:33:16,424 --> 01:33:19,411 Sea water, from which life on Earth had sprung, 524 01:33:19,579 --> 01:33:22,566 became the means of preserving life on Earth. 525 01:33:22,734 --> 01:33:25,085 Mankind survived 526 01:33:25,250 --> 01:33:28,714 and once again had reason to give thanks.