1 00:01:06,983 --> 00:01:08,359 MAN: Carry on, boy. 2 00:01:15,492 --> 00:01:16,993 Good evening, Mr. Dickens. 3 00:01:17,035 --> 00:01:18,161 Good evening to you, sir. 4 00:01:18,203 --> 00:01:20,330 Morris Gilman, theatre manager. 5 00:01:20,330 --> 00:01:21,664 Pleased to meet you, sir. 6 00:01:21,664 --> 00:01:24,250 And may I say, sir, that this is indeed a great honor. 7 00:01:24,292 --> 00:01:27,545 Honor is entirely mine. 8 00:01:27,587 --> 00:01:30,882 My apologies for the harshness of our winter weather. 9 00:01:30,924 --> 00:01:32,342 Does it snow in England? 10 00:01:32,383 --> 00:01:34,344 Indeed it does. 11 00:01:34,344 --> 00:01:38,640 I remember as a child being upto my neck in the snow. 12 00:01:38,681 --> 00:01:41,810 Of course, in those days, I didn't have a beard to keep me warm. 13 00:01:43,978 --> 00:01:45,688 MAN: Ladies and gentlemen, 14 00:01:45,730 --> 00:01:48,942 it's a great pleasure to offer you an evening in the presence 15 00:01:48,983 --> 00:01:51,653 of a true master storyteller. 16 00:01:51,694 --> 00:01:53,822 Please welcome Mr. Charles Dickens. 17 00:02:00,912 --> 00:02:03,706 Ooh, tonight, ladies and gentlemen, 18 00:02:03,706 --> 00:02:06,793 my feet have left me and gone south to Mississippi. 19 00:02:06,835 --> 00:02:08,545 (AUDIENCE LAUGHING) 20 00:02:09,671 --> 00:02:13,800 In search of warmer weather. Your welcome 21 00:02:13,842 --> 00:02:17,220 has been most warming. 22 00:02:17,262 --> 00:02:24,102 Tonight, I'd like to entertain you with a story of old England. 23 00:02:25,728 --> 00:02:26,896 London. 24 00:02:28,022 --> 00:02:31,734 A story of ghosts! 25 00:02:31,776 --> 00:02:33,236 (SCREAMS) A mouse. 26 00:02:36,030 --> 00:02:38,658 (LAUGHS) It's a mouse, ladies and gentlemen. 27 00:02:39,909 --> 00:02:43,204 Upstaged by a mouse. 28 00:02:43,246 --> 00:02:47,458 I hope I can repeat the same degree of excitement in my story. 29 00:02:48,459 --> 00:02:51,129 Well, there's some chance of that. 30 00:02:51,171 --> 00:02:56,926 I could start my story, too, with a mouse. 31 00:02:56,968 --> 00:03:01,139 Making its way through London town. 32 00:03:02,599 --> 00:03:04,350 MAN: Steady there, come on, girl. 33 00:03:04,392 --> 00:03:08,938 It was a cold, bleak, biting winter. 34 00:03:08,980 --> 00:03:13,401 A winter of heavy snow and cruel ice. 35 00:03:13,443 --> 00:03:17,906 A winter that wrapped a chill around the heart of every man and woman. 36 00:03:17,947 --> 00:03:19,616 Rich or poor. 37 00:03:43,932 --> 00:03:46,226 Rich went about their business. 38 00:03:46,267 --> 00:03:49,270 Warming themselves with promises of profit. 39 00:03:51,773 --> 00:03:53,942 (MEN CHATTING) 40 00:03:55,652 --> 00:03:57,987 The large and the small accounts. 41 00:03:57,987 --> 00:04:01,032 Are they the ones I requested, Mr. Leach? 42 00:04:01,074 --> 00:04:04,452 Yes, the ones I agreed should be transferred to you. 43 00:04:04,494 --> 00:04:06,829 A sorry state of affairs, I'm afraid to say. 44 00:04:06,871 --> 00:04:09,791 Nothing, sir, that cannot be resolved. Good day! 45 00:04:10,959 --> 00:04:13,503 Ebenezer Scrooge. (SCOFFS) 46 00:04:13,544 --> 00:04:17,548 DICKENS: The poor made do with what little they had. 47 00:04:17,590 --> 00:04:21,344 Which brings us to our friend, the little mouse. 48 00:04:21,386 --> 00:04:24,430 Look, look, he's back. Gabriel is back. 49 00:04:24,472 --> 00:04:27,350 (GABRIEL SQUEAKS) Yeah, Gabriel, don't be frightened. 50 00:04:30,520 --> 00:04:32,522 Why does he keep coming here? 51 00:04:32,563 --> 00:04:34,190 He wants to play, silly. 52 00:04:35,525 --> 00:04:37,360 (COUGHING) 53 00:04:37,402 --> 00:04:39,028 Oh, Nurse Belle. 54 00:04:40,530 --> 00:04:41,864 There now. 55 00:04:41,906 --> 00:04:44,826 You're just too excited. 56 00:04:44,867 --> 00:04:47,745 Here, Gabriel, we kept this bread for you. 57 00:04:47,787 --> 00:04:49,706 We knew you'd come back. 58 00:04:51,082 --> 00:04:53,459 WOMAN: Lovely warm chestnuts. 59 00:04:53,501 --> 00:04:57,046 BOY: Polish your shoes, sir? Polish your shoes? 60 00:04:57,088 --> 00:04:59,924 Pots and pans! Bring your pots and pans. 61 00:04:59,966 --> 00:05:02,093 BOY: Those shoes require some polish. 62 00:05:02,135 --> 00:05:04,053 Oh, you should buy my tobacco, sir. 63 00:05:04,095 --> 00:05:06,222 (INDISTINCT) 64 00:05:06,222 --> 00:05:10,226 ...things fall off the shelf. Oh, you should've been there when they told him. 65 00:05:10,226 --> 00:05:12,729 His face went as white as a sheet. 66 00:05:14,314 --> 00:05:16,566 Polish your shoes, sir? 67 00:05:16,566 --> 00:05:19,235 Nice polish. Oh, spare the little fellow a minute, sir. 68 00:05:19,277 --> 00:05:21,529 Go on, he won't bite you. 69 00:05:21,571 --> 00:05:24,073 (WOMAN'S LAUGH ECHOING) 70 00:05:28,536 --> 00:05:31,039 (MALE LAUGH ECHOING) 71 00:05:31,080 --> 00:05:34,083 Who's there? Mr. Scrooge? Mr. Scrooge? 72 00:05:34,083 --> 00:05:37,253 Over here, Mr. Scrooge, it's me. Old Joe. 73 00:05:37,295 --> 00:05:39,964 It's a pleasure to be of service to you again. 74 00:05:40,006 --> 00:05:42,175 I've just picked these up from Leach. 75 00:05:42,216 --> 00:05:45,136 A full day's work for you here, Joe. 76 00:05:45,178 --> 00:05:46,679 Oh, I'll have a look, sir. 77 00:05:46,721 --> 00:05:48,973 You don't fool me, Joe. 78 00:05:49,015 --> 00:05:51,225 No one fools me. 79 00:05:51,267 --> 00:05:53,186 I got associates who can read. 80 00:05:53,227 --> 00:05:54,729 It is as good as done, sir. 81 00:06:07,950 --> 00:06:10,411 Open the door! It's Joe! 82 00:06:19,879 --> 00:06:21,089 Yeah! 83 00:06:27,929 --> 00:06:29,806 (DOG BARKING) 84 00:06:31,224 --> 00:06:32,725 (GROWLING) 85 00:06:33,935 --> 00:06:35,228 (DOG WHIMPERING) 86 00:06:36,896 --> 00:06:39,899 (GRUNTS) Out of my way! 87 00:06:39,941 --> 00:06:42,985 If it isn't dogs and children and street salesmen, 88 00:06:42,985 --> 00:06:45,279 it's this confounded snow. 89 00:06:45,321 --> 00:06:48,199 It won't melt away, it must be swept away. 90 00:06:48,241 --> 00:06:49,992 That's what Marley would've said. 91 00:06:50,034 --> 00:06:52,161 Ah, my associate. 92 00:06:52,161 --> 00:06:53,955 My loyal friend. 93 00:06:55,998 --> 00:06:57,417 (NEIGHING) 94 00:06:59,460 --> 00:07:04,340 Simon Speck, we have a court order to take you to the debtors' prison. 95 00:07:19,522 --> 00:07:24,610 Thomas Buckle? We have a court order to take you to the debtors' prison. 96 00:07:24,652 --> 00:07:26,112 (LAUGHING) 97 00:07:37,582 --> 00:07:39,959 Ah, yes, my assistant. 98 00:07:49,385 --> 00:07:53,222 Adequate remuneration? I'm sure you'll agree. (LAUGHS) 99 00:08:04,275 --> 00:08:06,861 Good boy. No need to keep you here. 100 00:08:08,321 --> 00:08:11,032 Tim, home for Christmas. 101 00:08:11,073 --> 00:08:13,367 Look who's come to say goodbye. 102 00:08:13,409 --> 00:08:14,660 Gabriel. 103 00:08:17,079 --> 00:08:19,582 (GIGGLING) 104 00:08:21,334 --> 00:08:23,294 We'll both miss you, Tim. 105 00:08:23,336 --> 00:08:27,340 He can go outside, but be sure to keep him warm. 106 00:08:27,381 --> 00:08:30,218 We don't want him to get that cough back. 107 00:08:30,259 --> 00:08:32,970 WOMAN: Thank you, Belle. And Gabriel. 108 00:08:35,556 --> 00:08:37,600 Thank you so much, Doctor. 109 00:08:37,600 --> 00:08:39,519 You're welcome, Mrs. Cratchit. 110 00:08:40,186 --> 00:08:41,604 Bye, Tiny Tim. 111 00:08:44,440 --> 00:08:47,443 Well, this is not going to go a long way. 112 00:08:47,443 --> 00:08:52,198 (SIGHS) Times are hard, Dr. Lambert, for everybody. 113 00:08:52,240 --> 00:08:54,784 If only Mr. Leach would see it that way. 114 00:08:54,784 --> 00:08:57,286 We are weeks behind, Belle. 115 00:08:57,328 --> 00:09:01,332 Mr. Leach has always been sympathetic to the work of this hospital, Doctor. 116 00:09:02,124 --> 00:09:04,627 He's a businessman. 117 00:09:04,669 --> 00:09:07,004 Oh, good people will help us. 118 00:09:07,046 --> 00:09:08,798 They know what we're doing here, 119 00:09:08,798 --> 00:09:11,551 they know that there is so much more work to be done. 120 00:09:11,592 --> 00:09:13,302 (SIGHS) 121 00:09:13,344 --> 00:09:16,138 Yes, dear, I hope you're right. 122 00:09:18,641 --> 00:09:20,935 Dr. Marcus Lambert? 123 00:09:20,977 --> 00:09:23,980 We've a court order to take you to Fleet Prison. 124 00:09:25,147 --> 00:09:26,315 Dr. Lambert. 125 00:09:27,817 --> 00:09:29,986 (SQUEAKING ANGRILY) 126 00:09:30,027 --> 00:09:32,321 Wait! How can you do this? 127 00:09:33,155 --> 00:09:35,032 We have very sick patients. 128 00:09:42,582 --> 00:09:43,666 (SQUEAKING ANGRILY) 129 00:09:48,379 --> 00:09:49,505 (ALL GASPING) 130 00:09:50,339 --> 00:09:51,966 Boo! (ALL SCREAMING) 131 00:09:52,008 --> 00:09:53,259 (LAUGHS) 132 00:09:53,301 --> 00:09:56,345 GIRL: Who does he think he is? Coming in here like that. 133 00:09:56,387 --> 00:10:00,391 You want him back, lady, you'll have to pay every penny of his debt. 134 00:10:01,517 --> 00:10:05,479 Until then, he's ours. 135 00:10:06,772 --> 00:10:08,441 (GUARDS LAUGHING) 136 00:10:08,482 --> 00:10:09,817 BELLE: Dr. Lambert! 137 00:10:12,695 --> 00:10:15,031 It is out of my hands, madam. 138 00:10:15,072 --> 00:10:16,824 Your debts have been transferred, 139 00:10:16,866 --> 00:10:19,201 at a considerable loss to me, I might add, 140 00:10:19,243 --> 00:10:21,704 to the offices of Scrooge and Marley. 141 00:10:21,704 --> 00:10:23,831 Ebenezer Scrooge? 142 00:10:23,873 --> 00:10:28,294 I must warn you, madam, to expect no sympathy from that quarter. 143 00:10:28,336 --> 00:10:30,713 But... But I don't believe this. 144 00:10:30,755 --> 00:10:32,381 They were the only buyers. 145 00:10:32,423 --> 00:10:34,550 It was the only course of action available to me. 146 00:10:35,509 --> 00:10:37,011 Thank you, Mr. Leach. 147 00:10:37,053 --> 00:10:39,180 Madam, I'm terribly sorry. 148 00:10:42,642 --> 00:10:43,893 Ebenezer. 149 00:10:46,062 --> 00:10:47,855 MAN: What does she want? 150 00:10:50,024 --> 00:10:51,692 (ALL LAUGHING) 151 00:11:01,327 --> 00:11:03,204 (ALL COUGHING) 152 00:11:15,591 --> 00:11:18,928 BELLE: "My dear Mr. Scrooge." 153 00:11:19,804 --> 00:11:21,097 No. 154 00:11:22,890 --> 00:11:25,434 "Dear Ebenezer. 155 00:11:25,434 --> 00:11:30,648 "It has been many years since I saw you..." No. 156 00:11:30,690 --> 00:11:35,403 "Dear Ebenezer. The last time we saw each other, 157 00:11:35,444 --> 00:11:37,196 "it was not a happy time..." No. 158 00:11:40,199 --> 00:11:42,827 "Dear Ebenezer, 159 00:11:42,868 --> 00:11:46,247 "It has been many years since we last met. 160 00:11:46,288 --> 00:11:49,291 "And that occasion, I well remember, 161 00:11:50,042 --> 00:11:52,712 "was not a happy one. 162 00:11:52,753 --> 00:11:56,132 "But I write to you now, in my hour of greatest need." 163 00:12:11,814 --> 00:12:13,315 Excuse me, sir. 164 00:12:13,941 --> 00:12:15,526 Madam? 165 00:12:15,568 --> 00:12:18,404 I'd like to see Mr. Scrooge, please. 166 00:12:18,446 --> 00:12:20,322 He's out on business, I'm afraid. 167 00:12:21,782 --> 00:12:23,159 I can wait. 168 00:12:26,495 --> 00:12:28,622 How is Mr. Marley these days? 169 00:12:30,207 --> 00:12:31,792 Is he in? 170 00:12:31,834 --> 00:12:35,504 I'm sorry, madam, but you wouldn't happen to be on our books, would you? 171 00:12:35,504 --> 00:12:37,715 Well, yes, I suppose I am. 172 00:12:38,340 --> 00:12:39,884 But it's not about... 173 00:12:39,925 --> 00:12:42,261 Because I'm afraid Mr. Scrooge has asked me 174 00:12:42,303 --> 00:12:45,639 to be quite clear to all our debtors 175 00:12:45,681 --> 00:12:48,517 about his working practice. 176 00:12:48,559 --> 00:12:51,687 Well, I had hoped to speak to Mr. Scrooge personally. 177 00:12:51,687 --> 00:12:53,481 The contracts are full and binding 178 00:12:53,522 --> 00:12:56,692 and the penalty's explained in full at the time of agreement. 179 00:12:57,610 --> 00:13:00,112 I can find you your agreement, if you like. 180 00:13:01,447 --> 00:13:03,115 No. 181 00:13:03,157 --> 00:13:05,201 It's all written down here. 182 00:13:05,201 --> 00:13:06,368 I see. 183 00:13:09,914 --> 00:13:12,917 Would you give this to Ebenezer, please? 184 00:13:13,793 --> 00:13:16,962 Ebenezer? You mean Mr. Scrooge? 185 00:13:18,714 --> 00:13:20,633 Yes. 186 00:13:20,674 --> 00:13:23,677 Mr. Scrooge is a very busy man. 187 00:13:23,719 --> 00:13:27,389 He has a great deal of business correspondence to attend to. 188 00:13:27,389 --> 00:13:29,558 I can't be held responsible. 189 00:13:30,684 --> 00:13:31,769 Who are you? 190 00:13:47,952 --> 00:13:49,245 (SQUEAKS) 191 00:14:11,767 --> 00:14:15,271 Belle, you have worked so hard for the children. 192 00:14:16,272 --> 00:14:19,650 Dr. Lambert, he will remember me. 193 00:14:20,192 --> 00:14:21,777 And will help us. 194 00:14:23,279 --> 00:14:25,573 We shared so much. 195 00:14:25,614 --> 00:14:28,284 Scrooge will not remember. 196 00:14:28,284 --> 00:14:32,037 If he does, those memories will mean nothing to him. 197 00:14:32,079 --> 00:14:35,583 He is a man whose heart is as dark and cold 198 00:14:35,624 --> 00:14:37,751 as the stone in these prison walls. 199 00:14:38,627 --> 00:14:40,713 Oh, Doctor, I... 200 00:14:42,673 --> 00:14:44,008 I'm sorry. 201 00:14:45,259 --> 00:14:49,138 God help those of us who stumble into his clutches. 202 00:14:52,182 --> 00:14:55,477 (CAROLLERS SINGING) 203 00:15:19,251 --> 00:15:21,378 Out of my way, carol singers! 204 00:15:27,092 --> 00:15:29,762 Merry Christmas, Uncle. God save you. 205 00:15:29,803 --> 00:15:31,305 Humbug! 206 00:15:31,347 --> 00:15:33,432 Strange words for Christmas, surely. 207 00:15:33,474 --> 00:15:35,643 The only time of the year when all men and women 208 00:15:35,684 --> 00:15:39,313 open their hearts and see each other as equals. 209 00:15:39,355 --> 00:15:42,775 The only time in the year when unwanted relatives 210 00:15:42,816 --> 00:15:46,362 choose to make unwanted visits on hard-working citizens 211 00:15:46,362 --> 00:15:47,571 such as myself. 212 00:15:47,613 --> 00:15:49,490 Uncle, don't be angry. 213 00:15:49,531 --> 00:15:51,951 I just wanted to ask you if you'd come and dine with us tomorrow. 214 00:15:51,992 --> 00:15:53,535 Did I come last year? 215 00:15:53,535 --> 00:15:55,829 No, sir. Or the year before that? 216 00:15:55,871 --> 00:15:57,498 Of course not, Uncle. 217 00:15:57,539 --> 00:16:01,168 You should see the spread my wife's preparing for us. 218 00:16:01,210 --> 00:16:03,462 Goose, fine stuffing, pudding. 219 00:16:03,504 --> 00:16:07,508 Nephew, I require food and drink as much as any man. 220 00:16:07,549 --> 00:16:13,055 But I have no intention of allowing you to lure me to a supper party. 221 00:16:13,555 --> 00:16:15,265 I'll be busy. 222 00:16:15,307 --> 00:16:16,725 Wait, Uncle. 223 00:16:21,689 --> 00:16:24,274 FRED: Surely, you don't work on Christmas Day? 224 00:16:24,316 --> 00:16:29,154 My wife and I will be delighted... Why did you get married? 225 00:16:29,196 --> 00:16:30,948 Why? Because I fell in love. 226 00:16:30,990 --> 00:16:35,411 You regard that as reason enough for such an important decision? 227 00:16:35,452 --> 00:16:38,247 Loving Alice isn't a decision, Uncle, 228 00:16:38,247 --> 00:16:39,581 it's everything I am. 229 00:16:39,623 --> 00:16:41,625 Love. 230 00:16:41,667 --> 00:16:44,586 What man wishes to spend his life alone? 231 00:16:44,586 --> 00:16:46,588 What do you want from me? 232 00:16:46,630 --> 00:16:48,048 Nothing. 233 00:16:48,090 --> 00:16:50,050 I'm delighted to oblige. 234 00:16:51,844 --> 00:16:53,595 Nephew! 235 00:16:53,595 --> 00:16:55,931 Never marry, Mr. Cratchit. 236 00:16:55,973 --> 00:16:57,516 But I am, sir. 237 00:16:58,350 --> 00:17:00,686 My wife... (SHOUTING) Humbug! 238 00:17:04,648 --> 00:17:05,691 Oh. 239 00:17:06,817 --> 00:17:08,986 (TALKING INDISTINCTLY) 240 00:17:12,614 --> 00:17:13,657 Yes. 241 00:17:14,950 --> 00:17:20,622 Merry Christmas indeed. As poor as a mangy church mouse he is. 242 00:17:20,622 --> 00:17:23,959 A woman came to see you, sir. A client. 243 00:17:25,169 --> 00:17:28,005 There. Attend to this. 244 00:17:29,923 --> 00:17:31,091 She gave me a... 245 00:17:31,133 --> 00:17:34,470 Every man, jack, fool who walks about 246 00:17:34,470 --> 00:17:37,264 with Merry Christmas on his lips, Mr. Cratchit, 247 00:17:37,306 --> 00:17:39,892 should be boiled in his own pudding. 248 00:17:40,476 --> 00:17:42,352 (CAROLLERS SINGING) 249 00:17:43,270 --> 00:17:44,646 Confound it! 250 00:17:53,405 --> 00:17:55,491 (SINGING) 251 00:18:07,294 --> 00:18:10,672 Greetings, sir. Compliments of your nephew. 252 00:18:10,672 --> 00:18:13,383 We shouldn't have, sir. My dad works here. 253 00:18:13,425 --> 00:18:14,551 (SCREAMING) 254 00:18:14,593 --> 00:18:16,303 There! Now be gone with you. 255 00:18:18,013 --> 00:18:21,183 Oh, no! I'm freezing. 256 00:18:21,225 --> 00:18:23,310 BOY 1: Happy Christmas now, Mr. Scrooge? 257 00:18:23,352 --> 00:18:25,354 BOY 2: We should call the magistrate. 258 00:18:25,395 --> 00:18:27,022 (BOTH SQUEAKING) 259 00:18:28,023 --> 00:18:29,775 You horrible man. 260 00:18:29,817 --> 00:18:32,820 Now, now, calm down, please. 261 00:18:32,861 --> 00:18:36,698 I say we wish Mr. Scrooge a Merry Christmas. 262 00:18:36,740 --> 00:18:39,701 And let our love eat away at his unjust soul. 263 00:18:39,743 --> 00:18:43,872 (SNEEZING) Candle went out. 264 00:18:43,914 --> 00:18:47,084 Best get your poor brother home out of this cold. 265 00:18:50,254 --> 00:18:51,380 (SQUEAKS) 266 00:19:01,348 --> 00:19:05,519 I believe there is still much to be done before we lock up for the night. 267 00:19:05,561 --> 00:19:07,813 Yes, sir. Sorry, Mr. Scrooge. 268 00:19:30,419 --> 00:19:31,461 (GASPS) 269 00:19:36,758 --> 00:19:38,093 (BOTH SQUEAKING LOUDLY) 270 00:19:39,094 --> 00:19:40,596 (BOTH GIGGLING) 271 00:19:41,430 --> 00:19:44,183 (SQUEAKING ANIMATEDLY) 272 00:19:47,019 --> 00:19:49,730 (BELL TOLLING) 273 00:19:57,112 --> 00:20:01,283 I suppose you want me to pay you for tomorrow as well? 274 00:20:01,283 --> 00:20:05,412 Two and six to stay at home and be idle. 275 00:20:05,454 --> 00:20:09,750 Well, sir, I... It does come once a year, sir. 276 00:20:13,462 --> 00:20:16,131 Thank you, Mr. Scrooge, sir. 277 00:20:16,173 --> 00:20:18,091 And a Merry Christ... (GROWLS) 278 00:20:18,133 --> 00:20:19,676 Sorry, sir. Thank you, sir. 279 00:20:20,802 --> 00:20:22,054 I'll be off now, sir. 280 00:20:23,013 --> 00:20:25,349 Leave the candles, Cratchit. 281 00:20:25,390 --> 00:20:27,643 Sir? I want you back here 282 00:20:27,684 --> 00:20:32,064 extra early the day after to make up for lost time. 283 00:20:32,731 --> 00:20:34,274 Yes, sir, of course. 284 00:20:35,317 --> 00:20:36,652 Good night, sir. 285 00:20:44,826 --> 00:20:47,287 Merry Christmas, Mrs. Simms. 286 00:20:47,329 --> 00:20:49,498 Merry Christmas, Mr. Cratchit. 287 00:20:52,834 --> 00:20:53,919 SCROOGE: What the... 288 00:20:54,920 --> 00:20:59,383 Cratchit, that slovenly, good for nothing... 289 00:20:59,424 --> 00:21:02,010 Even a tiny mouse is tidier. 290 00:21:03,887 --> 00:21:06,348 Must be the letter Cratchit was going on about. 291 00:21:06,390 --> 00:21:08,976 Some woman, some complete... 292 00:21:09,017 --> 00:21:10,352 It can wait. 293 00:21:13,021 --> 00:21:14,064 (GASPS) 294 00:21:25,325 --> 00:21:26,451 (SHOUTS) 295 00:21:34,084 --> 00:21:36,753 I must be on my way. 296 00:21:36,795 --> 00:21:39,423 I'll be in early in the morning, at the crack of dawn. 297 00:21:39,464 --> 00:21:40,674 (PAPERS RUSTLING) 298 00:21:48,056 --> 00:21:50,225 (GHOST MOANING) 299 00:21:52,269 --> 00:21:54,187 (CHAINS CLINKING LOUDLY) 300 00:21:54,229 --> 00:21:57,983 Oh, hear me, Ebenezer. 301 00:21:58,400 --> 00:22:00,319 Marley? 302 00:22:00,360 --> 00:22:04,072 Is it really you, Marley? Jacob? 303 00:22:04,072 --> 00:22:08,201 I don't have much time, Ebenezer. 304 00:22:08,243 --> 00:22:11,830 Little has changed in these chambers since my departure. 305 00:22:13,206 --> 00:22:16,793 Ebenezer, I've come to warn you. 306 00:22:16,835 --> 00:22:19,212 Is this about the Forsythe account? 307 00:22:19,880 --> 00:22:21,256 I assure you, Jacob. 308 00:22:21,256 --> 00:22:23,508 Everything is being attended to in accordance with your wishes. 309 00:22:23,550 --> 00:22:27,095 I mean, what you would have wished. 310 00:22:27,137 --> 00:22:29,556 What has happened to you? 311 00:22:29,598 --> 00:22:32,017 You're not him? A vision. Are you? 312 00:22:33,101 --> 00:22:34,936 Who did this? 313 00:22:34,936 --> 00:22:39,316 No! I did it, Ebenezer. 314 00:22:39,983 --> 00:22:42,861 It is my achievement. 315 00:22:42,903 --> 00:22:46,448 I wear the chains of my ignorance. 316 00:22:46,490 --> 00:22:49,868 The chains I forged in life, 317 00:22:49,910 --> 00:22:52,454 link by link. 318 00:22:52,454 --> 00:22:54,956 Yard by yard. 319 00:22:55,582 --> 00:22:57,834 I am doomed. 320 00:22:57,876 --> 00:23:00,462 But... But you're always a good man of business. 321 00:23:00,462 --> 00:23:05,842 Jacob, your purpose was strong, single minded, unyielding. 322 00:23:05,884 --> 00:23:09,471 MARLEY: I wasted my days hoarding money. 323 00:23:10,430 --> 00:23:13,266 Thinking about myself. 324 00:23:13,308 --> 00:23:16,770 I closed myself to the needs of my fellow man. 325 00:23:17,646 --> 00:23:20,982 Now I see the need, feel the want. 326 00:23:20,982 --> 00:23:25,487 Unable to ignore, but incapable to help. 327 00:23:25,529 --> 00:23:29,533 Roaming forever restless in the upper winds, 328 00:23:30,742 --> 00:23:32,869 this time of year... 329 00:23:32,911 --> 00:23:34,162 (GROANS) 330 00:23:35,330 --> 00:23:37,165 I suffer most. 331 00:23:39,501 --> 00:23:41,753 Listen, Ebenezer, 332 00:23:41,795 --> 00:23:45,006 you shall be haunted by three spirits. 333 00:23:46,007 --> 00:23:47,509 Haunted? 334 00:23:47,551 --> 00:23:52,806 Expect the first when the bell tolls one. 335 00:23:52,848 --> 00:23:56,351 Couldn't I see all three at once and have it over with? 336 00:23:56,393 --> 00:23:58,478 I'm a busy man, Jacob. 337 00:23:58,895 --> 00:24:00,439 Oh. 338 00:24:00,480 --> 00:24:03,316 I know you are, Ebenezer. 339 00:24:03,358 --> 00:24:07,904 I see the weight and length of the chains you bear. 340 00:24:07,946 --> 00:24:11,324 You've worked on them hard the past seven years. 341 00:24:12,117 --> 00:24:14,286 But it's not too late. 342 00:24:14,327 --> 00:24:17,038 You can still escape my fate. 343 00:24:17,038 --> 00:24:22,377 Grow, blossom, share, Ebenezer. 344 00:24:22,419 --> 00:24:24,546 Mend your ways. 345 00:24:28,550 --> 00:24:31,303 ALL: Mend your ways. 346 00:24:34,097 --> 00:24:35,724 (WHIMPERING) 347 00:24:39,603 --> 00:24:43,482 I am a busy man, I have no time for... 348 00:24:43,523 --> 00:24:48,278 Foolish delusions. I am hard pressed. 349 00:24:50,822 --> 00:24:51,865 (SIGHS) 350 00:24:52,782 --> 00:24:53,825 (LOUD THUMP) 351 00:24:53,867 --> 00:24:54,910 (GASPS) 352 00:24:58,246 --> 00:24:59,748 (DOOR RATTLING) 353 00:25:05,795 --> 00:25:07,172 Good evening, sir. 354 00:25:07,214 --> 00:25:10,342 Have we the pleasure of addressing Mr. Scrooge or Mr. Marley? 355 00:25:10,383 --> 00:25:13,678 Marley is long dead, sir. 356 00:25:13,720 --> 00:25:17,682 Marley died seven years ago on this very night. 357 00:25:17,724 --> 00:25:19,392 (SCROOGE LAUGHING) 358 00:25:20,435 --> 00:25:24,814 (CLEARING THROAT) We are raising funds 359 00:25:24,856 --> 00:25:28,485 to make provisions for the poor and destitute 360 00:25:28,527 --> 00:25:31,905 in this, the most festive time of the year. 361 00:25:32,864 --> 00:25:35,450 You are real gentlemen then. 362 00:25:35,492 --> 00:25:38,119 Uh-huh, well, we like to think so, sir. 363 00:25:38,119 --> 00:25:40,288 How much... Excuse me, gentlemen. I must run. 364 00:25:40,330 --> 00:25:41,998 Of course, Mr. Scrooge. 365 00:25:43,875 --> 00:25:45,961 How much are you happy to give, sir? 366 00:25:46,002 --> 00:25:48,922 Have the workhouses closed down all of a sudden? 367 00:25:53,385 --> 00:25:55,762 They have managed to keep them open, sir. Good. 368 00:25:55,804 --> 00:25:59,266 I pay enough taxes to support those provisions for the poor. 369 00:25:59,307 --> 00:26:03,979 But many of the poor would rather die than go to a workhouse. 370 00:26:04,020 --> 00:26:05,313 Let them die. 371 00:26:05,355 --> 00:26:09,276 And make themselves useful by decreasing the surplus population. 372 00:26:17,367 --> 00:26:19,536 Oh, what on earth? 373 00:26:22,163 --> 00:26:25,166 This weather's playing tricks. Confound it. 374 00:26:27,627 --> 00:26:29,004 (SQUEAKING) 375 00:26:35,510 --> 00:26:37,762 (CHILDREN LAUGHING) 376 00:26:41,683 --> 00:26:42,892 Mind out, boys. 377 00:26:42,934 --> 00:26:46,062 Don't want any of you falling in the snow, catching cold. 378 00:26:46,855 --> 00:26:49,399 Foolish young things. 379 00:26:49,441 --> 00:26:52,444 (LAUGHING) Oh, I can't stop! 380 00:26:52,485 --> 00:26:56,031 I can't stop. (LAUGHS) Help! 381 00:26:56,031 --> 00:26:59,993 Oh. Oh, dear. Oh. 382 00:27:00,035 --> 00:27:02,495 Do it again, Mr. Cratchit. Yeah, do it again. 383 00:27:02,537 --> 00:27:05,457 You'll have to wait until next year. 384 00:27:05,498 --> 00:27:08,335 (LAUGHING) Do it again, just for us, Mr. Cratchit. 385 00:27:10,879 --> 00:27:13,715 Home already? What a surprise. 386 00:27:15,216 --> 00:27:17,135 Hello, Father. Daddy. 387 00:27:17,177 --> 00:27:19,179 Happy Christmas, Daddy. 388 00:27:19,220 --> 00:27:21,598 And a Happy Christmas... 389 00:27:21,640 --> 00:27:23,391 (COUGHING) What now, Tim? 390 00:27:23,391 --> 00:27:26,102 Not another cold. He's shivering all over. 391 00:27:26,144 --> 00:27:28,438 He only came back from the hospital, Bob. 392 00:27:29,606 --> 00:27:32,150 Mary bought me sugar sticks, Dad. 393 00:27:32,192 --> 00:27:33,401 (COUGHING) 394 00:27:33,443 --> 00:27:37,072 Oh, and a bottle of fortified wine and some sweets. 395 00:27:38,114 --> 00:27:40,492 We shall have the best Christmas ever. 396 00:27:40,533 --> 00:27:41,618 ALL: Yes. 397 00:27:41,660 --> 00:27:43,828 The best Christmas ever. 398 00:27:43,870 --> 00:27:47,248 Yes, the best Christmas ever. (COUGHS) 399 00:27:48,041 --> 00:27:50,085 (BELLE HUMMING) 400 00:27:59,094 --> 00:28:00,428 (CHILD COUGHING) 401 00:28:06,893 --> 00:28:11,356 Ebenezer, are you to forsake me again? 402 00:28:24,369 --> 00:28:27,622 Mend your ways! 403 00:28:28,415 --> 00:28:29,416 Marley! 404 00:28:36,297 --> 00:28:37,966 (SQUEAKING) 405 00:28:42,512 --> 00:28:44,639 Dark night, guv'nor. 406 00:28:44,681 --> 00:28:46,766 Oh, Joe Hocks! 407 00:28:47,976 --> 00:28:50,061 Thought I'd report, sir. There's not... 408 00:28:50,103 --> 00:28:52,480 Spare the details, man. 409 00:28:52,480 --> 00:28:55,150 Just get the job done. 410 00:28:55,150 --> 00:28:57,986 Bring me the proceeds, whatever they may be. 411 00:28:57,986 --> 00:28:59,279 Right, guv'nor. 412 00:29:01,865 --> 00:29:04,075 Oi, Molly, wait for me. 413 00:29:04,117 --> 00:29:06,494 You keep away from me, Joe. 414 00:29:06,494 --> 00:29:08,705 Oh, give me a chance, Molly! 415 00:29:11,708 --> 00:29:15,253 We ran an honest business, Marley and me. 416 00:29:15,295 --> 00:29:18,506 Always did and still do. 417 00:29:18,506 --> 00:29:21,426 We did not make this world. 418 00:29:58,379 --> 00:29:59,547 (ROARS) 419 00:30:20,068 --> 00:30:21,486 (SQUEAKING) 420 00:30:37,585 --> 00:30:38,586 (SQUEAKING) 421 00:30:39,170 --> 00:30:40,964 What can it be? 422 00:30:41,005 --> 00:30:42,924 My goodness, it is. 423 00:30:44,092 --> 00:30:45,802 How did you manage? 424 00:30:46,594 --> 00:30:49,556 In my coat? You are clever. 425 00:30:49,597 --> 00:30:52,684 You must be hungry. Here's some porridge. 426 00:30:52,725 --> 00:30:55,770 You'll be welcome company on this dreary night. 427 00:31:02,193 --> 00:31:03,528 (SQUEAKS) 428 00:31:03,570 --> 00:31:07,448 What now? I had a very exhausting day. 429 00:31:07,490 --> 00:31:12,787 And I need rest. This blasted letter again. 430 00:31:14,581 --> 00:31:16,708 Would it have anything to do with you? 431 00:31:18,126 --> 00:31:19,669 (SQUEAKING HAPPILY) 432 00:31:25,133 --> 00:31:29,721 "To The Right Honorable Ebenezer Scrooge." 433 00:31:30,263 --> 00:31:33,016 (YAWNING DEEPLY) 434 00:31:33,057 --> 00:31:35,184 Let's have a... (SIGHS) 435 00:31:35,685 --> 00:31:36,978 I'll read it 436 00:31:37,979 --> 00:31:39,981 (GROANS) tomorrow. 437 00:31:47,989 --> 00:31:49,866 (SNORING) 438 00:31:53,661 --> 00:31:55,330 (BOTH SQUEAKING) 439 00:31:57,123 --> 00:32:00,168 (BELL TOLLING) 440 00:32:20,813 --> 00:32:22,523 The haunting has begun. 441 00:32:24,359 --> 00:32:26,402 Who and what are you? 442 00:32:27,153 --> 00:32:32,533 Are you the spirit of a child? 443 00:32:32,533 --> 00:32:36,412 I am the Ghost of Christmas Past. 444 00:32:36,454 --> 00:32:37,914 Long Past? 445 00:32:37,956 --> 00:32:42,377 No. Your past, Ebenezer Scrooge. 446 00:32:42,377 --> 00:32:44,003 Could you turn off the lights? 447 00:32:44,045 --> 00:32:46,881 I am here to light your past. 448 00:32:46,923 --> 00:32:49,717 Well, I'm not interested. Thank you very much. 449 00:32:49,717 --> 00:32:55,390 I'd rather have an undisturbed night of sleep. 450 00:32:55,431 --> 00:32:59,394 Don't forget to turn the lights off. 451 00:33:03,690 --> 00:33:04,983 (SNORING) 452 00:33:11,197 --> 00:33:14,283 (ALL SCREAMING) 453 00:33:15,410 --> 00:33:17,161 Walk with me. 454 00:33:17,203 --> 00:33:20,498 You want me to go out at this hour? 455 00:33:20,540 --> 00:33:24,293 It's freezing. I have a cold upon me as it is. 456 00:33:24,335 --> 00:33:27,296 I am a mere mortal. I cannot go through... 457 00:33:29,799 --> 00:33:32,218 The wall! (GASPS) 458 00:33:44,689 --> 00:33:45,732 Oh! 459 00:33:50,820 --> 00:33:51,946 Do I know you? 460 00:33:53,281 --> 00:33:55,491 You have but forgotten. 461 00:33:55,533 --> 00:33:56,617 Look! 462 00:34:27,523 --> 00:34:31,402 Why, that's Tom Solkum and Stanley. 463 00:34:31,444 --> 00:34:34,739 I do believe that is Stanley. I know these boys. 464 00:34:34,781 --> 00:34:38,576 But surely now they must all be men? 465 00:34:38,618 --> 00:34:41,788 They are shadows of things that have been. 466 00:34:41,829 --> 00:34:45,750 We can see them, but they cannot see you. 467 00:34:52,548 --> 00:34:54,342 I know this building. 468 00:34:55,343 --> 00:34:58,012 It's my old school. 469 00:34:58,513 --> 00:35:00,723 I was a boy here. 470 00:35:06,562 --> 00:35:08,106 (YOUNG SCROOGE CRYING) 471 00:35:15,363 --> 00:35:17,281 Well, Ebenezer, 472 00:35:17,323 --> 00:35:20,910 I don't expect anyone will come for you any more at this hour. 473 00:35:20,952 --> 00:35:24,622 What did you do to bring this upon yourself? (LAUGHS) 474 00:35:25,498 --> 00:35:28,543 Merry Christmas, none the less. 475 00:35:30,253 --> 00:35:31,712 (SOBBING) 476 00:35:34,757 --> 00:35:39,053 Father was a difficult man. Harsh but just. 477 00:35:39,053 --> 00:35:41,180 I did not understand back then. 478 00:35:41,222 --> 00:35:44,392 It's sometimes hard to see the reasoning. 479 00:35:44,433 --> 00:35:46,727 Let's see another Christmas. 480 00:35:55,820 --> 00:35:59,448 Ebenezer? Ebenezer. Fan! 481 00:36:00,575 --> 00:36:03,619 I've come to take you home. Home, Fan? 482 00:36:03,661 --> 00:36:06,497 Yes, I asked Father and he said yes. 483 00:36:06,539 --> 00:36:09,792 We'll have the merriest Christmas. Ever. 484 00:36:09,834 --> 00:36:12,253 Father says you are to be a man. 485 00:36:12,295 --> 00:36:16,716 You are to leave this place forever. Forever. Forever, Fan? 486 00:36:21,012 --> 00:36:23,222 YOUNG SCROOGE: I've been so lonely here. 487 00:36:42,366 --> 00:36:46,787 Oh, Ebenezer, meet my dearest friend in the whole wide world. 488 00:36:47,788 --> 00:36:48,831 Belle. 489 00:36:51,459 --> 00:36:52,627 (COACH MOVING) 490 00:36:52,668 --> 00:36:53,753 COACHMAN: Steady. 491 00:36:58,591 --> 00:37:00,051 Do you remember? 492 00:37:00,927 --> 00:37:03,054 Yes, I do. 493 00:37:06,849 --> 00:37:08,893 Why are you taking me home? 494 00:37:15,399 --> 00:37:19,070 Ah, there you are. 495 00:37:19,111 --> 00:37:23,991 When you left this house, you were an untidy, ill-disciplined boy. 496 00:37:24,033 --> 00:37:27,703 A wild thing of no value to anyone. 497 00:37:27,745 --> 00:37:33,668 I have spent a great deal of money on an education designed to make you a man. 498 00:37:33,709 --> 00:37:37,338 Has that money been well spent, Master Scrooge? 499 00:37:37,380 --> 00:37:40,007 Yes, sir. I hope so. 500 00:37:40,049 --> 00:37:42,718 Have they taught you a strong understanding of figures? 501 00:37:42,760 --> 00:37:44,845 Yes, sir. 502 00:37:44,845 --> 00:37:47,765 A firm grasp of the principles of finance? 503 00:37:48,224 --> 00:37:49,308 Yes, sir. 504 00:37:49,350 --> 00:37:51,769 A keen mind for business. 505 00:37:52,311 --> 00:37:53,938 I believe so, sir. 506 00:37:53,980 --> 00:37:56,524 I don't understand. Poor Ebenezer. 507 00:37:56,524 --> 00:37:58,943 Well, we will soon discover 508 00:37:58,985 --> 00:38:02,321 whether you are to be of any use to this family. 509 00:38:02,363 --> 00:38:05,449 You leave for London directly tomorrow morning. 510 00:38:05,491 --> 00:38:09,412 You are to become an apprentice at Fezziwig's in Notting Hill. 511 00:38:09,453 --> 00:38:11,539 Half your wages you'll send home. 512 00:38:13,082 --> 00:38:16,377 Time for return upon my investment, young man. 513 00:38:17,378 --> 00:38:20,256 My father's respect had to be earned. 514 00:38:21,674 --> 00:38:23,259 Nothing for free. 515 00:38:23,301 --> 00:38:27,138 He would be proud if he were alive today. I know that for sure. 516 00:38:39,317 --> 00:38:41,235 Fezziwig's. 517 00:38:45,072 --> 00:38:47,283 (BELL TOLLING) 518 00:38:52,121 --> 00:38:56,083 Ah-ha. No more work today. Christmas Eve! 519 00:38:57,084 --> 00:38:58,961 Give us a hand, Ebenezer. 520 00:38:59,003 --> 00:39:02,798 Tiddly-ho. Let's make ourselves a ball room. 521 00:39:02,840 --> 00:39:05,760 Old Fezziwig. Alive again. 522 00:39:11,390 --> 00:39:15,227 Welcome. And a Merry Christmas. How do you do, sir? 523 00:39:16,979 --> 00:39:19,023 Ebenezer, your sister's here. 524 00:39:19,065 --> 00:39:21,108 Well, he's right there, Fanny. 525 00:39:23,486 --> 00:39:25,696 Fredrick, how are you? 526 00:39:25,738 --> 00:39:27,365 Has your master let you out? 527 00:39:29,408 --> 00:39:31,077 (LAUGHING) 528 00:39:31,118 --> 00:39:34,789 Go on, lad. Don't let her out of your sight. 529 00:39:35,289 --> 00:39:36,999 I remember. 530 00:39:37,041 --> 00:39:40,294 As much as I'd like to forget it. That rogue. 531 00:39:41,087 --> 00:39:43,464 You were expecting someone else? 532 00:39:44,131 --> 00:39:47,426 Yes. Now, I... I remember. 533 00:39:49,720 --> 00:39:52,723 She was a good friend of Fan, my sister. 534 00:39:53,557 --> 00:39:56,102 Belle was her name. 535 00:39:57,353 --> 00:40:01,232 She came from a poor family. Her father was a coachman. 536 00:40:01,982 --> 00:40:03,567 I believe he drank. 537 00:40:11,075 --> 00:40:12,952 This looks delicious. 538 00:40:17,123 --> 00:40:18,249 (LAUGHING) 539 00:40:22,128 --> 00:40:24,839 (LAUGHING) Scrooge! 540 00:40:24,880 --> 00:40:28,259 Don't worry, lad, when you been married five and 20, 541 00:40:29,510 --> 00:40:30,928 you'll dance like us. 542 00:40:31,971 --> 00:40:34,014 Old Twinkletoes Fezzy. 543 00:40:34,849 --> 00:40:36,642 (JAZZY INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 544 00:40:43,232 --> 00:40:44,525 (LAUGHING) 545 00:41:05,713 --> 00:41:07,214 (LAUGHING) 546 00:41:07,965 --> 00:41:09,717 There goes Fezziwig. 547 00:41:10,384 --> 00:41:13,053 Truly was a gentleman. 548 00:41:13,053 --> 00:41:16,599 It was but a simple thing. Simple? 549 00:41:16,640 --> 00:41:18,976 He spent a little money on a party. 550 00:41:19,018 --> 00:41:21,562 But does that make for greatness? 551 00:41:21,604 --> 00:41:26,734 It was far more than that. He knew how to make our work a pleasure. 552 00:41:26,734 --> 00:41:30,488 The happiness he brought everyday was worth a fortune. 553 00:41:34,408 --> 00:41:35,951 (MUSIC STOPS) 554 00:41:36,869 --> 00:41:38,037 (LAUGHING) 555 00:41:38,078 --> 00:41:40,706 Be safe now, Trevor, and keep his course, 556 00:41:40,748 --> 00:41:42,416 or he'll wind up in China. 557 00:41:42,458 --> 00:41:43,959 (LAUGHING) 558 00:41:49,715 --> 00:41:52,426 Hey! (LAUGHING) 559 00:41:52,468 --> 00:41:54,970 Oh, Fan! That will cool you off. 560 00:41:55,971 --> 00:41:57,431 Fan is so happy. 561 00:41:58,807 --> 00:42:00,684 We shall be even happier, Belle! 562 00:42:01,435 --> 00:42:02,937 I am saving up. 563 00:42:02,937 --> 00:42:04,688 Ebenezer. 564 00:42:04,730 --> 00:42:07,274 Money isn't all that matters. 565 00:42:07,274 --> 00:42:10,653 I have no money. But I have you. 566 00:42:10,694 --> 00:42:13,113 Belle, I want you to have everything. 567 00:42:13,113 --> 00:42:16,325 I want you to be able to do whatever you want. 568 00:42:16,367 --> 00:42:20,955 Oh! And all I would want to do is to dream of you, Ebenezer. 569 00:42:25,626 --> 00:42:26,919 Just dream. 570 00:42:30,464 --> 00:42:34,134 I do believe he drank, her father. 571 00:42:34,134 --> 00:42:38,764 Ohh! What happened to those dreams, Ebenezer? 572 00:42:45,813 --> 00:42:47,773 (INDISTINCT TALKING) 573 00:42:51,569 --> 00:42:54,113 "In the light of her foolhardy persistence, 574 00:42:54,154 --> 00:42:57,032 "I appoint my son, Ebenezer, 575 00:42:57,074 --> 00:42:59,827 "to be my sole heir and assign. 576 00:42:59,827 --> 00:43:04,123 "So have I decided, being of sound mind and body, 577 00:43:04,164 --> 00:43:07,042 "in this, my last will and testament, 578 00:43:07,084 --> 00:43:10,629 "signed James Emmanuel Scrooge." 579 00:43:12,047 --> 00:43:14,717 I am sorry, miss! 580 00:43:16,051 --> 00:43:17,177 (SOBBING) 581 00:43:20,806 --> 00:43:23,017 Never approved her marriage. 582 00:43:23,058 --> 00:43:26,687 A harsh man. A man of principle. 583 00:43:26,687 --> 00:43:31,275 And she passed away giving birth to her baby. Did she not? 584 00:43:32,610 --> 00:43:35,362 Fred! My nephew. 585 00:43:35,946 --> 00:43:37,031 (GASPS) 586 00:43:41,368 --> 00:43:43,037 What was I to do? 587 00:43:43,078 --> 00:43:48,375 Split the inheritance with that reckless charlatan? 588 00:43:48,417 --> 00:43:51,462 Husband of her, who my father had disowned. 589 00:43:56,884 --> 00:43:59,470 This is how you finally propose to me? 590 00:44:00,262 --> 00:44:02,723 With a business contract? 591 00:44:02,765 --> 00:44:05,934 Surely, you appreciate our positions are... 592 00:44:06,894 --> 00:44:09,855 Well... Dissimilar. 593 00:44:10,564 --> 00:44:11,857 Socially speaking. 594 00:44:14,276 --> 00:44:16,904 What happened to our hopes and dreams? 595 00:44:16,904 --> 00:44:21,533 I've seen you shed them all, one by one. 596 00:44:22,409 --> 00:44:23,911 So I have grown wiser. 597 00:44:23,952 --> 00:44:27,581 I have not changed towards you, have I? 598 00:44:28,290 --> 00:44:29,625 Are you sure? 599 00:44:30,876 --> 00:44:32,336 If you met me now, 600 00:44:33,629 --> 00:44:36,548 a girl without a penny to her name. 601 00:44:36,590 --> 00:44:38,967 I do not make the world we live in, Belle. 602 00:44:40,636 --> 00:44:43,013 But I am a man of my word. 603 00:44:44,556 --> 00:44:45,808 I release you. 604 00:44:47,476 --> 00:44:49,186 I break off our engagement. 605 00:44:50,854 --> 00:44:54,191 I don't want you to regret your choice, Ebenezer. 606 00:44:55,442 --> 00:44:56,485 (SOBBING) 607 00:44:57,695 --> 00:44:59,905 Be happy in the life you have chosen. 608 00:45:01,156 --> 00:45:02,199 (SOBBING) 609 00:45:02,658 --> 00:45:04,118 I release you. 610 00:45:06,453 --> 00:45:08,497 Say something, damn you. 611 00:45:09,081 --> 00:45:10,791 (SOBBING) 612 00:45:10,833 --> 00:45:14,128 What happened to those dreams, Ebenezer? 613 00:45:20,467 --> 00:45:22,511 No! Do you remember? 614 00:45:22,553 --> 00:45:23,846 I remember. 615 00:45:24,513 --> 00:45:26,515 I remember everything. 616 00:45:26,557 --> 00:45:30,519 No! No! I wish to see no more. 617 00:45:31,270 --> 00:45:33,981 Don't torment me any longer. 618 00:45:35,899 --> 00:45:39,903 What business is it of yours, if I choose to live my life alone? 619 00:45:46,869 --> 00:45:51,165 Just ignore her. Will lead my life in the manner to which I am accustomed. 620 00:45:52,374 --> 00:45:53,459 Humbug! 621 00:45:55,502 --> 00:45:57,004 (SNORING) 622 00:46:02,426 --> 00:46:03,761 (MUMBLING) 623 00:46:11,894 --> 00:46:15,230 BELLE: "I write to you in the hour of my deepest despair. 624 00:46:16,148 --> 00:46:18,025 "Once, we were one in heart. 625 00:46:19,610 --> 00:46:21,570 "I beg of you, Ebenezer. 626 00:46:21,612 --> 00:46:23,906 "In this desperate circumstance. (SQUEALING) 627 00:46:23,947 --> 00:46:27,701 "To find within yourself the spirit of this season and..." 628 00:46:28,076 --> 00:46:29,536 (SNORING) 629 00:46:29,995 --> 00:46:31,038 (SQUEALING) 630 00:46:36,126 --> 00:46:38,045 (BELL TOLLING) 631 00:46:43,050 --> 00:46:44,218 Oh! 632 00:46:44,676 --> 00:46:45,719 Oh! 633 00:46:47,054 --> 00:46:50,557 What now? What next? 634 00:46:50,557 --> 00:46:52,893 If there is a spirit. Torment me not. 635 00:46:52,935 --> 00:46:55,354 Make yourself known. 636 00:47:00,734 --> 00:47:03,111 PRESENT: Come in and know me better. 637 00:47:05,656 --> 00:47:07,741 What have you done to my house? 638 00:47:08,408 --> 00:47:09,993 Who may you be? 639 00:47:10,035 --> 00:47:13,080 I am the Ghost of Christmas Present. 640 00:47:13,080 --> 00:47:16,416 SCROOGE: Presents? It had all better be paid for. 641 00:47:16,458 --> 00:47:18,210 (LAUGHING) 642 00:47:18,252 --> 00:47:20,838 I come to teach you joy. 643 00:47:20,879 --> 00:47:24,383 Joy that makes a banquet out of a simple meal. 644 00:47:26,927 --> 00:47:31,098 Joy, Mr. Scrooge, that comes from sharing. 645 00:47:31,139 --> 00:47:35,227 Sharing willingly! And with love. 646 00:47:35,269 --> 00:47:39,147 I like to keep to myself, Spirit. I am a simple man. 647 00:47:39,189 --> 00:47:40,941 My needs are few. 648 00:47:40,983 --> 00:47:43,944 And I ask no charity of others. 649 00:47:43,986 --> 00:47:47,197 We cannot afford to waste precious time. 650 00:47:47,239 --> 00:47:49,700 I have so much to show you. 651 00:47:50,617 --> 00:47:52,286 Touch my robe. 652 00:48:38,999 --> 00:48:40,626 Do you mind, Mr. Balkum? 653 00:48:40,667 --> 00:48:43,003 Hang on! I was here first. 654 00:48:44,171 --> 00:48:47,507 No, you're right! It is Christmas after all. 655 00:48:47,549 --> 00:48:48,800 You go first, sir! 656 00:48:48,842 --> 00:48:51,595 Oh, no! Please, after you. 657 00:48:51,637 --> 00:48:53,347 I would not dream of it, sir. 658 00:48:53,388 --> 00:48:54,598 There, gentlemen! 659 00:48:55,682 --> 00:48:57,017 Come back in two hours 660 00:48:57,059 --> 00:48:59,061 and your goose will be cooked. 661 00:48:59,102 --> 00:49:01,188 (LAUGHING) 662 00:49:02,731 --> 00:49:06,151 Smell that, that's our bird. I know it is. 663 00:49:07,486 --> 00:49:09,196 (CHEERFUL MUSIC PLAYING) 664 00:49:27,547 --> 00:49:29,508 (SINGING) 665 00:49:33,553 --> 00:49:37,724 Ahh! That did not do too much good. 666 00:49:37,766 --> 00:49:40,936 It's not what you hear with your ears, Mr. Scrooge. 667 00:49:41,770 --> 00:49:43,730 It's what reaches your heart. 668 00:49:44,982 --> 00:49:47,234 (CHOIR SINGING) 669 00:49:51,571 --> 00:49:54,324 I haven't heard singing like that since... 670 00:49:55,075 --> 00:49:56,576 Since I was a boy! 671 00:49:56,576 --> 00:49:58,370 (LAUGHING) 672 00:50:52,424 --> 00:50:53,967 Does it ever run out? 673 00:50:55,844 --> 00:50:57,387 Not in the present. 674 00:51:41,014 --> 00:51:43,683 Come, we don't have much time. 675 00:51:54,444 --> 00:51:57,239 Is it animal, vegetable or mineral? 676 00:51:57,280 --> 00:52:01,284 He can't answer that, dear. Only yes and no questions. That's the game. 677 00:52:01,284 --> 00:52:04,788 Is it animal, Fred? Yes. 678 00:52:04,788 --> 00:52:06,790 Is it a duck with one leg? (LAUGHING) 679 00:52:06,832 --> 00:52:08,625 (LAUGHING) It is an old goat. 680 00:52:08,667 --> 00:52:11,002 Young fool. Is it Father Time? 681 00:52:11,044 --> 00:52:15,423 I know. It's Uncle Scrooge. Yes! 682 00:52:15,465 --> 00:52:19,219 Scrooge! I was right when I said old goat. 683 00:52:19,261 --> 00:52:20,804 I win! 684 00:52:20,846 --> 00:52:24,391 Hard to believe that old tightfist is your uncle, Fred. 685 00:52:24,432 --> 00:52:27,978 Too early to tell, Topper. We may have to pay for dinner tonight. 686 00:52:28,019 --> 00:52:31,189 Pay rent? Just to sit on these chairs? 687 00:52:31,231 --> 00:52:33,066 (LAUGHING) Well, he... 688 00:52:33,108 --> 00:52:37,237 He is a mean old so and so. But he is my only family. 689 00:52:37,279 --> 00:52:41,366 I asked him to join us for dinner tonight, but he declined. 690 00:52:41,408 --> 00:52:44,536 I shall keep on inviting him, though, every Christmas. 691 00:52:44,578 --> 00:52:46,454 You don't have to be nice to him. 692 00:52:46,496 --> 00:52:48,373 You stand to inherit a fortune. 693 00:52:48,415 --> 00:52:51,042 A mean miser like him... (LAUGHING) 694 00:52:51,084 --> 00:52:53,628 He'd sooner take his money with him to the grave. 695 00:52:53,670 --> 00:52:56,965 Ohh! Enough of that dreadful skinflint. 696 00:52:57,007 --> 00:52:58,550 Come, sit down at the table. 697 00:52:58,592 --> 00:53:01,511 Is this really what people think of me? (INDISTINCT TALKING) 698 00:53:01,553 --> 00:53:03,638 (LAUGHING) 699 00:53:06,433 --> 00:53:08,560 This is why I keep to myself. 700 00:53:08,602 --> 00:53:13,190 No respect. They cannot comprehend a life lived in moderations. 701 00:53:13,190 --> 00:53:14,733 Squanderers. 702 00:53:14,774 --> 00:53:17,819 Forever spending money they don't have and never will have. 703 00:53:17,861 --> 00:53:20,572 Your nephew reaches out to you. 704 00:53:20,614 --> 00:53:22,866 He has your sister's heart. 705 00:53:22,866 --> 00:53:24,784 If he had an ounce of sense in him, 706 00:53:24,826 --> 00:53:27,829 he would never have married before he'd established himself. 707 00:53:31,374 --> 00:53:33,210 What is going on here? 708 00:53:34,628 --> 00:53:36,671 What is this got to do with me? 709 00:53:38,423 --> 00:53:41,176 Merry Christmas from Mr. Scrooge. 710 00:53:42,802 --> 00:53:44,888 Not his toy box. (CHILD MUMBLING) 711 00:53:44,888 --> 00:53:46,890 You won't be needing these anymore. 712 00:53:46,890 --> 00:53:49,643 And don't fall behind on your payments again! 713 00:53:49,684 --> 00:53:52,646 Come on, lads, job to do. (LAUGHS) 714 00:53:52,687 --> 00:53:55,899 (MEN SINGING) 715 00:54:00,362 --> 00:54:01,488 I realize I... 716 00:54:02,781 --> 00:54:05,742 I think you have little understanding of business. 717 00:54:05,742 --> 00:54:07,410 Are you a businessman? 718 00:54:10,956 --> 00:54:13,291 PRESENT: There's comfort in being in the dark. 719 00:54:13,333 --> 00:54:17,254 Ignorance is bliss! Until you look at it in the face. 720 00:54:17,837 --> 00:54:19,172 Who are they? 721 00:54:19,714 --> 00:54:20,757 Are they yours? 722 00:54:20,799 --> 00:54:22,842 They are the children of mankind. 723 00:54:24,386 --> 00:54:25,887 This boy is Ignorance. 724 00:54:26,596 --> 00:54:28,056 (GROWLING) 725 00:54:28,098 --> 00:54:30,058 And this girl is Want. 726 00:54:32,644 --> 00:54:34,354 Is there no help for them? 727 00:54:35,188 --> 00:54:37,274 There's prison or the workhouse. 728 00:54:39,734 --> 00:54:44,114 Want can be helped, even with very simple means for a while. 729 00:54:44,155 --> 00:54:45,615 But Ignorance... 730 00:54:45,615 --> 00:54:48,285 Ignorance can only help itself. (GROWLING) 731 00:54:48,285 --> 00:54:50,829 It has to change from the inside out. 732 00:54:51,788 --> 00:54:53,206 If it festers on... 733 00:55:07,470 --> 00:55:10,974 How well do you know your clerk, Mr. Scrooge? 734 00:55:10,974 --> 00:55:12,350 Well enough. 735 00:55:13,476 --> 00:55:15,520 What is there to know? 736 00:55:15,562 --> 00:55:17,897 Look who's here everybody. Hi, Tim! 737 00:55:17,939 --> 00:55:19,482 Hello, Tim. Hello, Tim. 738 00:55:19,524 --> 00:55:23,278 Bob, he's better off in bed. 739 00:55:23,320 --> 00:55:26,948 We can't very well have a family Christmas dinner without Tim, dear. 740 00:55:26,990 --> 00:55:28,491 (COUGHING) 741 00:55:28,533 --> 00:55:31,036 Cough it up, Tim, it might be a gold watch. 742 00:55:32,412 --> 00:55:33,997 Whoa! 743 00:55:34,039 --> 00:55:37,000 Have you seen such a bird? 744 00:55:37,042 --> 00:55:40,253 It looks wonderful, Mama! It's good value. 745 00:55:40,295 --> 00:55:42,547 Six shillings and tuppence. 746 00:55:42,589 --> 00:55:44,966 I am sure you remember the little boy. 747 00:55:45,008 --> 00:55:47,594 No, I... Should I? 748 00:55:47,635 --> 00:55:49,387 (SQUEAKING) 749 00:55:49,429 --> 00:55:53,350 A toast! Here's to all of us on this splendid Christmas. 750 00:55:53,391 --> 00:55:55,185 And here's to Tiny Tim! 751 00:55:55,226 --> 00:55:59,022 May he soon be better and back to his old tricks. 752 00:55:59,022 --> 00:56:03,026 And to Peter whom we shall soon have to start calling Master Peter, 753 00:56:03,026 --> 00:56:06,571 since he will be a man of business from next week on. 754 00:56:06,613 --> 00:56:08,782 You make an excellent weaver, boy. 755 00:56:08,823 --> 00:56:10,325 Thank you, Father. 756 00:56:10,367 --> 00:56:13,495 Five and six pence a week. What will you do with such riches? 757 00:56:13,536 --> 00:56:15,538 Invest in the New World. 758 00:56:15,538 --> 00:56:17,874 Marry a Countess, to help him count. 759 00:56:17,916 --> 00:56:21,878 (GIGGLING) And lastly, here's to the founder of our feast. 760 00:56:21,920 --> 00:56:23,463 Old Mr. Scrooge! 761 00:56:25,006 --> 00:56:26,633 (COUGHING) 762 00:56:26,674 --> 00:56:29,761 Oh, Father. I mean it. 763 00:56:29,803 --> 00:56:34,182 He's kept me employed for almost 14 years. We should be grateful. 764 00:56:34,224 --> 00:56:38,269 He put this remarkable bird on our table. 765 00:56:38,311 --> 00:56:42,148 He threw a bucket of freezing water on our Tim. That's what he did! 766 00:56:42,190 --> 00:56:44,901 No wonder the poor child's pneumonia is back. 767 00:56:44,901 --> 00:56:47,946 (COUGHING) There, I said it. 768 00:56:47,987 --> 00:56:50,448 We didn't want to spoil your Christmas. 769 00:56:50,490 --> 00:56:53,701 But I will not toast that mean ogre of a man. 770 00:56:53,743 --> 00:56:55,245 Shh! 771 00:56:55,286 --> 00:56:59,082 Oh, you know he is, Bob. Nobody knows better than you do. 772 00:56:59,124 --> 00:57:04,337 Mr. Scrooge didn't mean to throw that water actually on Tiny Tim. 773 00:57:04,379 --> 00:57:07,006 He just doesn't like Christmas, that's all. 774 00:57:07,757 --> 00:57:10,093 He is a solitary soul. 775 00:57:10,135 --> 00:57:14,431 Let our love eat away at his unjust soul. 776 00:57:17,100 --> 00:57:21,396 Well, Tim, if you don't mind, I'd rather have the pudding. 777 00:57:21,438 --> 00:57:23,731 (COUGHING) 778 00:57:24,607 --> 00:57:26,609 Will the poor mite live? 779 00:57:26,651 --> 00:57:28,069 What's it to you? 780 00:57:28,111 --> 00:57:31,197 Let him die and decrease the surplus population. 781 00:57:31,239 --> 00:57:33,032 Ohh... I trust you've seen 782 00:57:33,074 --> 00:57:35,618 the joy you bring to this world, Scrooge. 783 00:57:35,660 --> 00:57:38,413 Don't torture me, Spirit. 784 00:57:38,455 --> 00:57:40,957 Tell me what the future holds? 785 00:57:40,957 --> 00:57:44,919 Oh, Scrooge! I know nothing of the future. 786 00:57:44,961 --> 00:57:47,881 I have no need to fear things that will come. 787 00:57:47,922 --> 00:57:49,549 (BELL TOLLING) But it must come. 788 00:57:49,591 --> 00:57:50,925 (GROANING) Ohh! 789 00:57:50,967 --> 00:57:54,137 I am merely of the present. 790 00:58:02,645 --> 00:58:04,022 (SOBS) 791 00:58:04,063 --> 00:58:06,483 Are you the third spirit? 792 00:58:10,653 --> 00:58:15,283 Can you tell me? Will that poor boy live? 793 00:58:15,325 --> 00:58:17,202 I cannot bear it. 794 00:58:25,251 --> 00:58:27,420 Come on now. (SOBBING) 795 00:58:28,338 --> 00:58:29,631 (ALL SOBBING) 796 00:58:29,672 --> 00:58:31,883 Anna, dear. (SOBBING) 797 00:58:34,344 --> 00:58:37,472 Tim would have wanted us to have a cheerful time. 798 00:58:39,307 --> 00:58:43,019 He always loved Christmas. Especially with snow. 799 00:58:43,061 --> 00:58:44,562 But now... (SOBBING) 800 00:58:45,605 --> 00:58:47,065 He loved to slide. 801 00:58:50,527 --> 00:58:53,863 I'd carry him on my shoulders. (SOBBING) 802 00:58:53,863 --> 00:58:55,865 (SOBBING) 803 00:58:55,907 --> 00:58:57,909 Father. Ahhh! 804 00:58:57,951 --> 00:59:00,119 Oh, speak to me, Spirit. 805 00:59:00,787 --> 00:59:01,996 (SQUEAKING) 806 00:59:02,038 --> 00:59:05,792 What are these shadows? Are they of things to come? When? 807 00:59:07,085 --> 00:59:10,630 Years from now, or weeks or days? 808 00:59:11,214 --> 00:59:13,758 Did I cause this grief? 809 00:59:16,844 --> 00:59:18,555 At last! 810 00:59:18,555 --> 00:59:20,848 A long time coming and no mistake. 811 00:59:20,890 --> 00:59:22,475 Good riddance I say. 812 00:59:22,517 --> 00:59:24,811 Will you attend? Attend? 813 00:59:24,852 --> 00:59:29,440 I will attend the tavern and drink to a happier and more just world. 814 00:59:29,482 --> 00:59:31,150 I will join you. 815 00:59:31,192 --> 00:59:34,070 BOTH: To a happier and more just world. 816 00:59:35,029 --> 00:59:37,115 I know these men. 817 00:59:37,156 --> 00:59:39,701 I, I... I know them, I say. 818 00:59:39,742 --> 00:59:41,869 Good sensible fellows, the both of them. 819 00:59:41,911 --> 00:59:44,247 What are they talking about? 820 00:59:44,247 --> 00:59:46,666 Is this the past or the future? 821 00:59:47,834 --> 00:59:49,002 Speak to me. 822 00:59:51,588 --> 00:59:53,089 Old Joe. 823 00:59:53,089 --> 00:59:56,301 That's the woman who cleans for me. 824 00:59:56,342 --> 00:59:59,053 What is there to know about these people? 825 00:59:59,095 --> 01:00:02,015 Why have you brought me here? 826 01:00:02,056 --> 01:00:07,270 I have a right and a duty to look after myself, I do. 827 01:00:07,312 --> 01:00:08,938 Lord knows he did. 828 01:00:08,980 --> 01:00:10,565 That's true indeed. 829 01:00:10,607 --> 01:00:11,941 No man, more so. 830 01:00:11,941 --> 01:00:15,653 Or deserving, too, after the fright he gave me. 831 01:00:15,695 --> 01:00:20,617 Been laying there for three days, I wager. Thank God for the cold. 832 01:00:20,617 --> 01:00:24,537 No one knew, and no one cared. 833 01:00:24,579 --> 01:00:26,623 Who would have cared if they knew? 834 01:00:26,664 --> 01:00:28,291 (BOTH LAUGHING) 835 01:00:28,333 --> 01:00:31,794 (COUGHING) 836 01:00:31,836 --> 01:00:34,339 Nine and six, and not a penny more. 837 01:00:34,380 --> 01:00:37,133 Don't haggle, or I'll knock off a crown. 838 01:00:37,175 --> 01:00:40,803 His bed curtains! His blankets! 839 01:00:40,803 --> 01:00:44,098 He ain't likely to catch cold now, is he? 840 01:00:44,140 --> 01:00:46,142 (LAUGHING) 841 01:00:47,268 --> 01:00:50,063 HOUSEKEEPER: What a lovely bit of linen. 842 01:00:50,104 --> 01:00:53,149 Ahh, must be worth a bob or 10. 843 01:00:53,149 --> 01:00:57,028 MAN: I put that on him, I did. For him to be buried in. 844 01:00:57,070 --> 01:01:00,156 HOUSEKEEPER: Waste a fine shirt like that? 845 01:01:00,198 --> 01:01:02,492 He didn't have anything catchy now, did he? 846 01:01:02,533 --> 01:01:05,370 HOUSEKEEPER: No worries, that old miser, 847 01:01:05,411 --> 01:01:08,623 too mean to share a disease, if he had one. 848 01:01:08,665 --> 01:01:10,375 (LAUGHING WICKEDLY) 849 01:01:10,833 --> 01:01:12,585 (COUGHING) 850 01:01:12,627 --> 01:01:16,589 Does no one care about this man's death? 851 01:01:22,345 --> 01:01:26,516 The very best news. It's true, Belle. 852 01:01:26,516 --> 01:01:28,351 He can no longer bleed us. 853 01:01:29,310 --> 01:01:31,646 (SINGING HAPPILY) 854 01:01:31,688 --> 01:01:36,943 I don't know to whom our debts will be transferred but whoever it is, 855 01:01:36,984 --> 01:01:40,947 surely he won't be as cruel as Ebenezer Scrooge. 856 01:01:48,454 --> 01:01:50,081 (SCREAMS) 857 01:01:50,123 --> 01:01:52,667 Can these visions be changed? 858 01:01:52,709 --> 01:01:54,961 Or am I passed all hope? 859 01:01:56,462 --> 01:01:58,005 (GASPS) 860 01:01:58,047 --> 01:02:01,592 I should keep Christmas, if that is all that is required. 861 01:02:01,634 --> 01:02:03,720 Ahh! Cratchit! 862 01:02:03,720 --> 01:02:05,763 Cratchit! Please! (SOBBING) 863 01:02:05,805 --> 01:02:08,474 (SOBBING) I did not mean to hurt your boy. 864 01:02:09,517 --> 01:02:11,060 Is there nothing I can do? 865 01:02:11,060 --> 01:02:14,397 Is there no way I can make amends? 866 01:02:14,397 --> 01:02:16,983 Is it really too late? 867 01:02:17,024 --> 01:02:19,402 Come, Ebenezer! 868 01:02:19,402 --> 01:02:22,280 You have no time to waste. 869 01:02:22,321 --> 01:02:25,450 Look how time has wasted me. 870 01:02:36,085 --> 01:02:39,255 (BELL TOLLING) Ahh! 871 01:02:39,297 --> 01:02:40,757 I am alive. 872 01:02:40,757 --> 01:02:41,966 (BELL TOLLING) 873 01:02:42,008 --> 01:02:43,217 I am alive. 874 01:02:43,259 --> 01:02:46,053 Most beautiful and gentle creatures, 875 01:02:46,095 --> 01:02:49,140 I'm alive! 876 01:02:49,182 --> 01:02:51,809 You're alive and you're here and... 877 01:02:52,435 --> 01:02:53,686 And I... 878 01:02:55,605 --> 01:02:57,106 (BELL TOLLING) 879 01:02:57,565 --> 01:02:59,400 Ahh! 880 01:02:59,442 --> 01:03:02,945 Oh, I say, what day is it today? 881 01:03:02,945 --> 01:03:05,615 For the devil, boy, I ask a simple question! 882 01:03:05,656 --> 01:03:07,950 It's Christmas day, sir! 883 01:03:07,950 --> 01:03:10,203 Don't take me for a fool, boy! 884 01:03:10,244 --> 01:03:12,622 Confound it. But it is, sir. 885 01:03:12,622 --> 01:03:14,290 Hear the bells! (BELL TOLLING) 886 01:03:17,293 --> 01:03:19,796 Only one night has passed. 887 01:03:19,796 --> 01:03:22,840 It was just a bad dream. 888 01:03:23,382 --> 01:03:25,593 (GASPING) 889 01:03:25,635 --> 01:03:29,722 Oh, no, no. No! Oh, no! I... I... I must change. 890 01:03:29,764 --> 01:03:31,307 I must be different. 891 01:03:31,307 --> 01:03:34,936 Oh, and only if I knew how. 892 01:03:35,812 --> 01:03:37,396 (SQUEAKING) 893 01:03:38,105 --> 01:03:39,899 Oh, of course. 894 01:03:41,150 --> 01:03:43,486 Ah, boy, I am... 895 01:03:43,486 --> 01:03:47,990 I... I didn't mean to snap at you, just now. I... 896 01:03:47,990 --> 01:03:49,992 What is your name, boy? 897 01:03:50,034 --> 01:03:52,328 No, no, don't go. 898 01:03:52,370 --> 01:03:54,038 Finish your snowman. 899 01:03:54,080 --> 01:03:57,834 And, and, and... Have you... Um... 900 01:03:57,875 --> 01:04:00,837 Merry Christmas! (LAUGHING) 901 01:04:00,837 --> 01:04:03,422 And to your family! 902 01:04:06,634 --> 01:04:08,177 (LAUGHING) 903 01:04:08,177 --> 01:04:11,055 Remarkable boy, I... 904 01:04:11,097 --> 01:04:13,182 Bob Cratchit, of course. 905 01:04:14,517 --> 01:04:17,395 Up here, boy. Listen to me carefully. 906 01:04:17,436 --> 01:04:20,898 Would you go and buy me a proper goose? 907 01:04:21,607 --> 01:04:23,526 A proper goose, sir? 908 01:04:23,568 --> 01:04:25,486 A big one. A turkey! 909 01:04:25,528 --> 01:04:27,363 The biggest one you can find. 910 01:04:27,363 --> 01:04:30,199 And hire a hackney carriage and have it delivered, 911 01:04:30,241 --> 01:04:35,329 to Mr. Bob Cratchit of Navy street in Camden. 912 01:04:35,371 --> 01:04:37,039 Can you remember all that, boy? 913 01:04:37,081 --> 01:04:38,708 Yes, sir. I can, sir! 914 01:04:38,708 --> 01:04:41,127 And whatever is left... 915 01:04:41,168 --> 01:04:44,380 You may keep for your trouble. 916 01:04:44,380 --> 01:04:47,466 A happy Christmas to you. 917 01:04:47,508 --> 01:04:49,051 And a happy Christmas 918 01:04:49,093 --> 01:04:50,928 to you, sir. In a hurry, young man? 919 01:04:50,970 --> 01:04:52,013 BOY: Thank you, sir! 920 01:04:52,054 --> 01:04:54,682 Intelligent boy, diligent, too! 921 01:04:54,724 --> 01:04:57,226 Oh, oh, and a Merry Christmas. 922 01:04:57,226 --> 01:04:59,854 A Merry Christmas. 923 01:04:59,896 --> 01:05:02,565 Merry Christmas! 924 01:05:03,900 --> 01:05:05,902 Should have checked that boy keeps his word. 925 01:05:05,943 --> 01:05:08,738 Plenty of street rats around. 926 01:05:08,738 --> 01:05:12,074 And a Merry Christmas to you, sir. 927 01:05:12,074 --> 01:05:14,994 To think of the look on Cratchit's face! 928 01:05:16,454 --> 01:05:19,916 The founder of the feast, indeed! 929 01:05:19,916 --> 01:05:24,128 I must not forget his boy Tim. 930 01:05:24,795 --> 01:05:27,465 What, ohh, a letter? 931 01:05:30,551 --> 01:05:33,387 (SQUEAKING) Belle! 932 01:05:33,429 --> 01:05:36,933 I am sorry. I won't let you down this time. 933 01:05:41,938 --> 01:05:45,441 Now, my lucky charms. Don't go away. 934 01:05:45,483 --> 01:05:47,985 (HUMMING) 935 01:05:51,697 --> 01:05:55,284 Merry Christmas, my friends! (LAUGHING) 936 01:05:55,326 --> 01:05:58,371 Now, not a morsel to be left by the time I return. 937 01:05:58,412 --> 01:05:59,622 (SQUEAKING HAPPILY) 938 01:06:01,624 --> 01:06:04,043 Merry Christmas! 939 01:06:04,085 --> 01:06:08,422 Ooh! Ooh! Merry Christmas! Mr. Scrooge! 940 01:06:08,464 --> 01:06:11,884 And a Merry Christmas to you, Mr. Snowman. 941 01:06:13,427 --> 01:06:14,762 WOMAN: Merry Christmas. 942 01:06:14,804 --> 01:06:16,472 That'll be tuppence, ma'am. 943 01:06:17,098 --> 01:06:19,308 I... I... I say... 944 01:06:19,350 --> 01:06:22,895 A happy Christmas to you all. 945 01:06:25,189 --> 01:06:26,816 And the same to you, guv'nor. 946 01:06:26,816 --> 01:06:28,901 What can I do for you this morning? 947 01:06:30,903 --> 01:06:34,156 Must not forget Cratchit's boy. Tiny Tim. 948 01:06:36,742 --> 01:06:38,035 Merry Christmas! 949 01:06:38,077 --> 01:06:41,288 Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas! 950 01:06:41,330 --> 01:06:44,166 And to you, children. Oh! Thank you! 951 01:06:44,208 --> 01:06:45,751 And a Merry Christmas. 952 01:06:46,836 --> 01:06:48,295 Merry Christmas! 953 01:06:49,755 --> 01:06:51,173 Isn't that... 954 01:06:51,173 --> 01:06:52,967 Yes, it is! 955 01:06:53,009 --> 01:06:54,802 Merry Christmas. 956 01:06:55,678 --> 01:06:58,514 Merry Christmas! 957 01:07:29,503 --> 01:07:32,590 (CHOIR SINGING) 958 01:07:49,565 --> 01:07:52,068 A happy Christmas to all of you, gentlemen! 959 01:07:52,109 --> 01:07:55,529 Well done, sirs! Well done! 960 01:07:55,571 --> 01:07:58,741 (SINGING CHRISTMAS CAROLS) 961 01:08:04,163 --> 01:08:06,582 (SINGING) 962 01:08:29,438 --> 01:08:31,107 (SOBBING) 963 01:08:36,987 --> 01:08:39,782 Take it back! What's there to take back? 964 01:08:40,741 --> 01:08:42,701 We had ourselves a deal, guv'nor. 965 01:08:42,743 --> 01:08:44,995 Here, here's your tender now. 966 01:08:45,955 --> 01:08:48,290 17 crowns and five. 967 01:08:48,332 --> 01:08:50,084 I would have brought it to you in the morning. 968 01:08:50,126 --> 01:08:53,170 Trust is a fine thing among gents, guv'nor. 969 01:08:53,212 --> 01:08:56,382 I will not be needing your services again. 970 01:08:56,423 --> 01:08:58,008 But... But... But, guv'nor. 971 01:08:58,050 --> 01:09:00,052 And that is final! 972 01:09:00,094 --> 01:09:01,387 Good day to you. 973 01:09:02,138 --> 01:09:03,139 (SIGHS) 974 01:09:11,355 --> 01:09:15,943 Oh, thank you, sir! Merry Christmas to ya! 975 01:10:09,872 --> 01:10:11,582 Ebenezer. Who's there? 976 01:10:12,833 --> 01:10:13,876 Belle! 977 01:10:13,918 --> 01:10:16,545 Did you even read my letter? 978 01:10:16,587 --> 01:10:19,924 SCROOGE: Yes, Belle, I did. I went to the hospital. 979 01:10:19,965 --> 01:10:22,760 BELLE: Oh, so you've seen what your men have done? 980 01:10:22,801 --> 01:10:25,846 SCROOGE: Yes, I was too late. 981 01:10:25,888 --> 01:10:28,599 Only good work happened in that hospital. 982 01:10:28,641 --> 01:10:31,268 That work is over now. Finished! 983 01:10:31,727 --> 01:10:32,895 I know. 984 01:10:32,895 --> 01:10:36,357 How could you ignore my cries for help? 985 01:10:36,398 --> 01:10:41,820 I would do anything to change these terrible things. 986 01:10:41,862 --> 01:10:45,658 That, Ebenezer, is out of your power. 987 01:10:45,699 --> 01:10:48,744 I have so much. I have money. I have a house. 988 01:10:49,745 --> 01:10:52,206 A good profitable business. 989 01:10:52,248 --> 01:10:55,542 And I will be rid of it all, if I could only forget the madness 990 01:10:55,584 --> 01:10:57,836 of these past 20 years. 991 01:10:58,587 --> 01:10:59,672 Ohh! 992 01:11:00,965 --> 01:11:02,925 What's happened to you, Ebenezer? 993 01:11:03,759 --> 01:11:05,552 I don't understand. 994 01:11:05,594 --> 01:11:07,638 I have wasted everything. 995 01:11:07,680 --> 01:11:10,140 Do you really want to change what you've done? 996 01:11:11,934 --> 01:11:13,060 It's too late. 997 01:11:13,978 --> 01:11:17,356 No, Ebenezer, it's not too late. 998 01:11:17,398 --> 01:11:18,941 The hospital needs you. 999 01:11:20,109 --> 01:11:21,652 I need you. 1000 01:11:21,694 --> 01:11:24,697 Everywhere in this city, there are people who have nothing. 1001 01:11:25,781 --> 01:11:28,450 You can change their lives. 1002 01:11:28,492 --> 01:11:30,619 Ebenezer, you have so much to give. 1003 01:11:31,078 --> 01:11:32,204 Yes! 1004 01:11:32,246 --> 01:11:34,748 Since we last met, Ebenezer, 1005 01:11:34,790 --> 01:11:36,750 we have had such different lives. 1006 01:11:38,460 --> 01:11:40,379 But I have never forgotten you. 1007 01:11:42,339 --> 01:11:43,716 Think of the future. 1008 01:11:44,591 --> 01:11:45,759 Belle! 1009 01:11:46,677 --> 01:11:50,306 I will do everything I can. 1010 01:11:53,350 --> 01:11:54,476 There you go, sir! 1011 01:11:58,981 --> 01:12:01,317 (BELL TOLLING) 1012 01:12:01,358 --> 01:12:04,611 Oh, no! Not today, of all days! 1013 01:12:23,339 --> 01:12:25,341 Dr. Lambert. 1014 01:12:26,008 --> 01:12:27,426 How is Tiny Tim? 1015 01:12:35,100 --> 01:12:38,896 Have you got any notion of time, Mr. Cratchit? 1016 01:12:40,356 --> 01:12:42,566 I am sorry, Mr. Scrooge, sir. 1017 01:12:42,608 --> 01:12:46,612 I was making rather merry yesterday. I... Mr. Scrooge, sir... 1018 01:12:47,696 --> 01:12:50,491 There's two mice. Never mind the mice. 1019 01:12:50,532 --> 01:12:53,035 They were here on time. (SQUEAKING HAPPILY) 1020 01:12:53,035 --> 01:12:55,871 I am not going to stand for it anymore, Cratchit. 1021 01:12:55,871 --> 01:12:59,833 Please, sir. I need the job, sir. It's only once a year. 1022 01:13:00,667 --> 01:13:02,711 I'll make it up, sir. 1023 01:13:02,711 --> 01:13:07,341 No, Mr. Cratchit. I shall make it up to you. 1024 01:13:07,383 --> 01:13:10,636 I'll quadruple your salary. (LAUGHING) 1025 01:13:10,677 --> 01:13:13,055 As of today! (LAUGHING) 1026 01:13:13,097 --> 01:13:17,226 Happy Christmas, Bob! 1027 01:13:17,226 --> 01:13:19,812 You'll have Marley's office. We'll get you an assistant. 1028 01:13:19,853 --> 01:13:22,981 No, no, we'll get you two assistants. 1029 01:13:23,023 --> 01:13:27,277 And I promise to help out your family in every way I can. 1030 01:13:27,319 --> 01:13:29,363 Make up the fires, Bob. What would you think? 1031 01:13:29,405 --> 01:13:31,865 Scrooge and Cratchit? 1032 01:13:31,907 --> 01:13:34,701 Or, Cratchit and Scrooge? 1033 01:13:36,745 --> 01:13:39,456 CRATCHIT: Did you say quadruple, sir? 1034 01:13:41,375 --> 01:13:44,420 DICKENS: Scrooge was better than his word. 1035 01:13:44,420 --> 01:13:48,340 He did it all and infinitely more. 1036 01:13:48,382 --> 01:13:53,470 He kept Christmas in his heart, all through the year. 1037 01:13:53,512 --> 01:13:55,514 And knew how to keep it well. 1038 01:13:56,181 --> 01:13:57,724 And to Tiny Tim... 1039 01:13:58,600 --> 01:13:59,643 Not tiny. 1040 01:14:00,519 --> 01:14:02,271 He was a second father. 1041 01:14:03,939 --> 01:14:09,319 Gabriel! Well, Gabriel moved to the New World. 1042 01:14:09,361 --> 01:14:12,823 He gave a lady sitting in the front row, the scare of her life. 1043 01:14:12,865 --> 01:14:15,701 (LAUGHING) With him came an old friend. 1044 01:14:15,742 --> 01:14:19,663 Well, who wants to spend their life alone? 1045 01:14:21,790 --> 01:14:26,503 That, ladies and gentleman, is the story of A Christmas Carol. 1046 01:14:26,545 --> 01:14:29,798 Not quite the same one I wrote in the book. 1047 01:14:29,840 --> 01:14:32,426 I admit. I hope you enjoyed it. 1048 01:14:32,468 --> 01:14:36,555 Nonetheless, now I leave you with 1049 01:14:36,597 --> 01:14:39,641 memories of ghosts past, 1050 01:14:40,225 --> 01:14:41,643 ghosts present, 1051 01:14:42,728 --> 01:14:45,272 ghosts yet to come. 1052 01:14:47,149 --> 01:14:48,317 God bless you. 1053 01:14:49,151 --> 01:14:51,361 (CHEERING)