1 00:00:37,661 --> 00:00:40,180 JIMMY: Mum? Right, we'll not put this on yet... 2 00:00:40,178 --> 00:00:42,817 Mum? ..cos Uncle Siegfried'll only take it off again, won't he? 3 00:00:42,816 --> 00:00:44,935 Ooh! Oh. 4 00:00:44,934 --> 00:00:46,613 What shall we tie them on with, Mum? 5 00:00:46,612 --> 00:00:48,571 String, but not yet. 6 00:00:48,570 --> 00:00:51,009 You know Uncle Siegfried don't like a fuss. 7 00:00:51,007 --> 00:00:53,486 But he's gonna get one anyway, in't he? Yes. 8 00:00:53,485 --> 00:00:55,364 HELEN CHUCKLES 9 00:00:55,363 --> 00:00:58,282 Right, I've got everything for the stew. 10 00:00:58,280 --> 00:01:00,759 And I've made the cake, like I said. 11 00:01:00,758 --> 00:01:03,837 I wish I could have given you more to go in it. 12 00:01:03,834 --> 00:01:06,673 Well, I've been putting a little bit aside each week. 13 00:01:06,672 --> 00:01:09,511 Come on, let's have a look at your dress. 14 00:01:09,509 --> 00:01:13,949 I can wear something else, you know. I know this is your favourite. 15 00:01:15,542 --> 00:01:16,542 The zip. 16 00:01:18,220 --> 00:01:20,539 Oh. DOROTHY SIGHS 17 00:01:20,537 --> 00:01:26,496 I'll have a look at that before WI. You're a terror, Audrey Hall. 18 00:01:26,491 --> 00:01:29,730 I don't think this'd even be happening if it wasn't for you. 19 00:01:29,728 --> 00:01:30,927 Oh, get away. 20 00:01:30,927 --> 00:01:34,126 I know you gave our Mr Farnon a nudge in the right direction, 21 00:01:34,124 --> 00:01:36,043 and I'm very grateful for it. 22 00:01:36,042 --> 00:01:38,361 He only needed a little nudge. 23 00:01:38,359 --> 00:01:40,079 Hello. Good morning. You all right? 24 00:01:45,192 --> 00:01:46,512 INDISTINCT 25 00:01:52,025 --> 00:01:54,464 She may have been lethargic before, but there's no sign now. 26 00:01:54,463 --> 00:01:56,102 She's in fine fettle. Mm! 27 00:01:56,101 --> 00:01:59,540 I expect you're in fine fettle yourself, Mr Farnon. Sorry? 28 00:01:59,538 --> 00:02:03,057 A little bird tells me wedding bells are about to chime. Ah. 29 00:02:03,054 --> 00:02:05,213 Your ears must have been burning this weekend. 30 00:02:05,212 --> 00:02:07,371 It were all over the bridge club. Yes, well... 31 00:02:07,370 --> 00:02:10,769 Now we know why we haven't seen you for a while, don't we? 32 00:02:10,766 --> 00:02:12,605 She's ready to go now, whenever... 33 00:02:12,604 --> 00:02:16,123 There are a few broken hearts at the club, mind you. 34 00:02:16,121 --> 00:02:19,240 Some thought you'd never be pinned down, but... 35 00:02:19,238 --> 00:02:21,517 I'm sure you know your own mind. 36 00:02:21,515 --> 00:02:23,195 Allow me. 37 00:02:24,992 --> 00:02:25,992 Oh. 38 00:02:31,305 --> 00:02:32,464 One moment, please. 39 00:02:32,464 --> 00:02:35,423 How is it everyone in Darrowby knows our business? 40 00:02:35,421 --> 00:02:37,660 Did I miss an announcement in The Times? Oh. 41 00:02:37,659 --> 00:02:39,858 I've summat here you can't be seeing. 42 00:02:39,857 --> 00:02:41,216 Oh, ridiculous superstition. 43 00:02:41,215 --> 00:02:44,014 It comes from arranged marriages. It's nothing to do with the dress - 44 00:02:44,013 --> 00:02:46,772 it was the bride that wasn't to be seen before the wedding, 45 00:02:46,770 --> 00:02:49,410 in case the bridegroom changed his mind. Even so... 46 00:02:53,603 --> 00:02:55,722 She's pulled out all the stops, that one. 47 00:02:55,721 --> 00:02:57,681 I've told her. We don't need anything fancy. 48 00:02:58,917 --> 00:03:01,196 If you wanted to, I'd have booked the Renniston. 49 00:03:01,195 --> 00:03:05,714 I don't want the Renniston. I don't think you do either. 50 00:03:05,711 --> 00:03:07,070 To be honest, no. 51 00:03:07,069 --> 00:03:09,229 Every other table full of ladies from the bridge club. 52 00:03:11,065 --> 00:03:13,344 As long as you want me, Siegfried Farnon, 53 00:03:13,343 --> 00:03:14,663 that's all I'm bothered about. 54 00:03:15,900 --> 00:03:18,340 How could I want anything more? SHE CHUCKLES SOFTLY 55 00:03:24,292 --> 00:03:26,972 Some for Dilly and some for Dolly. 56 00:03:28,208 --> 00:03:30,368 Oh, don't give them too much. They'll pop. 57 00:03:31,484 --> 00:03:32,963 Very good, Rosie. 58 00:03:32,963 --> 00:03:35,562 You can be in charge of the feeding when Jimmy goes back to school. 59 00:03:35,560 --> 00:03:38,399 Before I go back, can we go to the seaside? 60 00:03:38,397 --> 00:03:40,316 CHUCKLING: The seaside? 61 00:03:40,315 --> 00:03:42,674 When I went to the shops with Auntie Audrey, 62 00:03:42,673 --> 00:03:45,032 we met Malcolm, and he'd been to the seaside. 63 00:03:45,031 --> 00:03:48,950 Well, you start school on Monday. We haven't got time to go t'seaside. 64 00:03:48,947 --> 00:03:50,346 How were your rounds? 65 00:03:50,345 --> 00:03:52,264 I saw Dick Burke's collie again. 66 00:03:52,263 --> 00:03:53,742 I'm certain it's cataracts now. 67 00:03:53,742 --> 00:03:55,941 I had to tell Dick that if he really wanted it treated, 68 00:03:55,939 --> 00:03:58,098 he'd have to go to Granville Bennett. 69 00:03:58,097 --> 00:04:00,937 Did right by the dog, didn't you? I did, yes. 70 00:04:02,653 --> 00:04:06,972 Mum? When can we go to the seaside? 71 00:04:06,968 --> 00:04:09,727 Well, it's a bit tricky for us. 72 00:04:09,725 --> 00:04:11,724 You don't really get holidays if you're a farmer. 73 00:04:11,723 --> 00:04:14,522 But you do get to have loads of adventures on the farm. 74 00:04:14,521 --> 00:04:16,560 I bet Malcolm doesn't do that, does he? 75 00:04:16,558 --> 00:04:18,997 Do you get to go on holiday if you're a vet? 76 00:04:18,996 --> 00:04:21,516 Well, it's still not easy, but yes. 77 00:04:22,912 --> 00:04:26,112 Well, I'll just be a vet, then, not a farmer. Oh, will you? 78 00:04:27,308 --> 00:04:29,588 Come on. Let's go and see your grandad. 79 00:04:33,182 --> 00:04:35,581 Oh, God. It's too much. It really is. 80 00:04:35,579 --> 00:04:36,978 Oh. Goodness' sake. 81 00:04:36,978 --> 00:04:39,817 I've got Old Man Worsley in there giving me pearls of wisdom now. 82 00:04:39,815 --> 00:04:41,534 I'm sorry. I'm not taking marriage advice 83 00:04:41,533 --> 00:04:43,412 from a man who keeps a ferret down his trousers. 84 00:04:43,411 --> 00:04:45,690 I think people just want to share in your big day. 85 00:04:45,689 --> 00:04:47,288 It's only the registry office. 86 00:04:47,287 --> 00:04:49,526 We'd be in there longer for a replacement ID card. 87 00:04:49,525 --> 00:04:50,884 There it is - 88 00:04:50,884 --> 00:04:53,283 that wild, passionate nature that Dorothy fell for. 89 00:04:53,281 --> 00:04:56,000 Look shipshape, everyone. The man from the Ministry's here. 90 00:04:55,998 --> 00:04:57,357 Hello! Tristan! Tris! 91 00:04:57,357 --> 00:04:59,596 I come bearing gifts from afar - well, Leeds. 92 00:04:59,595 --> 00:05:01,594 I thought you weren't home till tomorrow. 93 00:05:01,593 --> 00:05:04,152 That was the plan, but when you excel in training 94 00:05:04,150 --> 00:05:06,189 the way I have, it does buy you certain freedoms. 95 00:05:06,188 --> 00:05:09,267 You've been thrown out, haven't you? No, I haven't, brother. 96 00:05:09,265 --> 00:05:10,584 It's going extremely well. 97 00:05:10,584 --> 00:05:13,223 There's nothing about artificial insemination of cattle 98 00:05:13,221 --> 00:05:14,700 that I don't know. 99 00:05:14,699 --> 00:05:16,738 You honestly didn't think I'd let you get married 100 00:05:16,737 --> 00:05:19,496 without a long and very boozy lunch with the boys, did you? 101 00:05:19,495 --> 00:05:21,494 Heh-hey! It's not necessary. 102 00:05:21,492 --> 00:05:23,811 And anyway, I have to pack my case this evening. 103 00:05:23,810 --> 00:05:25,329 I can put some clothes aside for you. 104 00:05:25,329 --> 00:05:27,168 Really, there's no need, Mrs Hall. Thank you. 105 00:05:27,167 --> 00:05:29,446 See, what concerns me is you're leaving everything 106 00:05:29,444 --> 00:05:30,683 till the last second. 107 00:05:30,683 --> 00:05:34,082 The Ministry would take a dim view of such haphazard practices. 108 00:05:34,080 --> 00:05:36,319 Oh, God, is he gonna be like this the whole time? 109 00:05:36,317 --> 00:05:38,117 PHONE RINGS I'll get it. 110 00:05:45,069 --> 00:05:46,589 Hmm. 111 00:05:49,464 --> 00:05:51,183 Darrowby 2297. 112 00:05:51,182 --> 00:05:55,142 Granville. I'm glad you called. I was going to ask you about a dog. 113 00:05:56,577 --> 00:05:59,657 Wait. Wait, wait, wait. Slow down. 114 00:06:01,692 --> 00:06:04,091 Better line my stomach. I know his "boozy lunch". 115 00:06:04,089 --> 00:06:05,929 It's all booze, no lunch. 116 00:06:12,880 --> 00:06:15,440 Little wedding present. Mrs Hall! 117 00:06:17,595 --> 00:06:19,355 I were gonna give it to you tonight, but... 118 00:06:20,552 --> 00:06:22,191 ...better have it now if you're going out. 119 00:06:22,191 --> 00:06:24,190 You really shouldn't have. Thank you. 120 00:06:24,189 --> 00:06:26,389 There's... There's nothing that I need. 121 00:06:28,105 --> 00:06:30,185 Thought you might like a new one to take with you. 122 00:06:31,861 --> 00:06:35,660 And don't you worry, I'll be telling Dorothy all your little tricks. 123 00:06:35,657 --> 00:06:37,696 Sometimes, the dictionary is... ...is out of date. 124 00:06:37,695 --> 00:06:39,054 Oh, yes, I've heard all about it. 125 00:06:39,054 --> 00:06:40,813 You're the one with the penchant for slang. 126 00:06:40,812 --> 00:06:42,331 Says the man who loves a foreign word. 127 00:06:42,330 --> 00:06:43,809 "Bon mot" is perfectly acceptable. 128 00:06:43,809 --> 00:06:45,248 It might be if it weren't two words. 129 00:06:45,247 --> 00:06:47,006 I'd have won that round if you'd allowed it. 130 00:06:47,006 --> 00:06:49,125 What's French for "sour grapes"? Oh... 131 00:06:49,123 --> 00:06:50,523 SHE CHUCKLES 132 00:06:53,119 --> 00:06:55,718 Well, I hope you'll drop by for a game. 133 00:06:55,717 --> 00:06:57,197 Oh, I'm sure. 134 00:06:58,794 --> 00:07:00,154 From time to time. 135 00:07:04,628 --> 00:07:08,347 That was Granville on the telephone. He's got a horse with severe colic. 136 00:07:08,344 --> 00:07:09,783 He's a small-animal specialist. 137 00:07:09,782 --> 00:07:11,781 Since when was a horse a small bloody animal? 138 00:07:11,780 --> 00:07:12,979 I didn't get the full story. 139 00:07:12,979 --> 00:07:14,538 He didn't want to leave it unattended. 140 00:07:14,538 --> 00:07:16,337 He just said that he needs help. 141 00:07:16,336 --> 00:07:18,855 Granville Bennett needs help? From us? 142 00:07:18,853 --> 00:07:21,132 I'm happy to handle it myself if you've... 143 00:07:21,131 --> 00:07:23,251 I'll get my things. Righto. 144 00:07:31,480 --> 00:07:33,279 You really didn't need to come, Siegfried. 145 00:07:33,279 --> 00:07:35,118 It's a horse in trouble. I had to come. 146 00:07:35,117 --> 00:07:36,276 As did I - 147 00:07:36,275 --> 00:07:39,275 to escort you both to the pub at the earliest opportunity. Ha! 148 00:07:45,146 --> 00:07:47,346 GRANVILLE: Up you get. Oh, dear God. 149 00:07:50,061 --> 00:07:52,980 Right, come on. Here y'are. 150 00:07:52,979 --> 00:07:54,099 That's right. 151 00:07:56,934 --> 00:07:58,453 HORSE GROANS 152 00:07:58,453 --> 00:08:01,773 Up you get, boy. No. Come on. Up. Granville. 153 00:08:02,928 --> 00:08:04,487 Oh, you poor creature. 154 00:08:04,487 --> 00:08:07,566 This is Matchbox. He's in a bad way, I'm afraid. 155 00:08:07,564 --> 00:08:09,563 You don't look too great yourself, old chap. 156 00:08:09,562 --> 00:08:10,961 When did it begin? 157 00:08:10,960 --> 00:08:13,839 I've been fighting the colic all day yesterday and today. 158 00:08:13,837 --> 00:08:15,156 Siegfried. 159 00:08:15,156 --> 00:08:16,595 I thought you didn't treat horses. 160 00:08:16,595 --> 00:08:18,714 The owner's one of my regulars. Brings me his dogs. 161 00:08:18,712 --> 00:08:20,031 I said I'd take a look as a favour. 162 00:08:20,031 --> 00:08:22,750 Should have been straightforward, but he's just getting worse. 163 00:08:22,748 --> 00:08:25,107 By myself all through the night. 164 00:08:25,106 --> 00:08:27,145 You should have called us straight away. 165 00:08:27,144 --> 00:08:28,503 What have you given him so far? 166 00:08:28,502 --> 00:08:31,341 Istizin as a laxative. Chloral hydrate to relieve the pain. 167 00:08:31,340 --> 00:08:33,379 Arecoline? A few small shots. 168 00:08:33,377 --> 00:08:35,136 But there's a hell of an impaction in there. 169 00:08:35,136 --> 00:08:36,455 I don't wanna rupture the bowel. 170 00:08:36,454 --> 00:08:38,533 There's been nothing through him for over 48 hours. 171 00:08:38,532 --> 00:08:40,571 Come on, Matchbox. You just need to pass some muck. 172 00:08:40,570 --> 00:08:42,089 At least you're keeping him moving. 173 00:08:42,089 --> 00:08:44,088 I'm trying, but he's close to collapse. 174 00:08:44,087 --> 00:08:46,686 Yes, well, if he goes down in this state, he's gonna get a torsion. 175 00:08:46,684 --> 00:08:48,723 I'm sure I don't need to explain what that means. 176 00:08:48,722 --> 00:08:52,121 No, Siegfried, you don't need to explain. 177 00:08:52,118 --> 00:08:53,357 Whoa, whoa, whoa! Easy. 178 00:08:53,357 --> 00:08:55,877 Up, up, up, up. Easy, easy. 179 00:08:57,233 --> 00:08:59,152 There's still a few things we can try. 180 00:08:59,151 --> 00:09:01,710 Could you arrange some fresh water, soap and a towel? Aye. 181 00:09:01,709 --> 00:09:03,469 I'll take care of it. Here. 182 00:09:05,185 --> 00:09:06,185 Good boy. 183 00:09:07,423 --> 00:09:09,582 What do you think? Lousy, weak pulse. 184 00:09:09,581 --> 00:09:11,140 I can hardly feel it. 185 00:09:11,139 --> 00:09:13,059 Brick-red conjunctiva. Temperature? 186 00:09:14,376 --> 00:09:15,416 103. 187 00:09:16,574 --> 00:09:18,453 Shall we give him a sedative for the pain? Yep. 188 00:09:18,452 --> 00:09:20,771 And then let's see if we can get some liquid paraffin in him 189 00:09:20,769 --> 00:09:23,208 to lubricate things. 190 00:09:23,207 --> 00:09:25,886 HORSE GROANS No, up, up, up! 191 00:09:25,884 --> 00:09:28,084 But I'm afraid we may be too late. 192 00:09:35,075 --> 00:09:37,474 KNOCKING AT DOOR Oh. 193 00:09:37,472 --> 00:09:40,551 Oh, Mr Higgins. How do you do, Mrs Hall? 194 00:09:40,549 --> 00:09:42,388 Hello there. 195 00:09:42,387 --> 00:09:45,706 Would, er... Mr Farnon be available? 196 00:09:45,704 --> 00:09:47,224 Oh, he's not here at the moment. 197 00:09:48,421 --> 00:09:50,500 He very kindly bumped this one up the list yesterday 198 00:09:50,499 --> 00:09:52,658 when I had a little panic about something he'd eaten. 199 00:09:52,657 --> 00:09:54,016 Right as rain today. 200 00:09:54,015 --> 00:09:56,134 But I wanted to say a proper thank you. 201 00:09:56,133 --> 00:09:58,652 Oh, you're welcome to wait, but I don't know how long he'll be. 202 00:09:58,651 --> 00:09:59,850 No, I can't wait, I'm afraid. 203 00:09:59,850 --> 00:10:01,529 Have to get back for afternoon opening. 204 00:10:01,528 --> 00:10:04,647 You've seen the queues, I'm sure. Oh, it's a palaver, this rationing. 205 00:10:04,645 --> 00:10:09,524 Erm... Perhaps you could pass this... 206 00:10:09,520 --> 00:10:11,799 Oh. ...to Mr Farnon. 207 00:10:11,797 --> 00:10:14,876 Oh. Er... Wasn't expecting a delivery. 208 00:10:14,874 --> 00:10:16,753 I've already used my coupons. 209 00:10:16,752 --> 00:10:19,391 No need. It's a little extra for his trouble. 210 00:10:19,390 --> 00:10:22,869 Good day, Mrs Hall. Come on, Buster. 211 00:10:22,866 --> 00:10:24,746 DOG BARKS 212 00:10:26,862 --> 00:10:30,422 Good boy. You're very brave. 213 00:10:31,497 --> 00:10:32,617 Good boy. 214 00:10:36,532 --> 00:10:38,211 There we are. 215 00:10:38,211 --> 00:10:40,651 You know, I'm getting married in the morning. 216 00:10:41,807 --> 00:10:45,286 So I hope we've got rid of it by then. Oh, Siegfried. 217 00:10:45,283 --> 00:10:47,642 Ah, not to worry. It's calming my nerves. 218 00:10:47,641 --> 00:10:49,121 You have nerves? 219 00:10:56,072 --> 00:10:57,672 There we are. 220 00:11:00,987 --> 00:11:02,107 Let's see if that helps. 221 00:11:03,505 --> 00:11:05,504 He seems a little happier already. 222 00:11:05,503 --> 00:11:07,982 He's not looking like he wants to collapse, at any rate. 223 00:11:07,980 --> 00:11:09,499 So, now we wait. 224 00:11:09,499 --> 00:11:11,778 I can't keep you here, not today of all days. 225 00:11:11,776 --> 00:11:13,255 You must have plans. 226 00:11:13,255 --> 00:11:14,414 I'm sure I can manage now. 227 00:11:14,414 --> 00:11:16,253 No, it'll take a combined effort, I'm afraid. 228 00:11:16,252 --> 00:11:17,531 He'll need more of everything, 229 00:11:17,531 --> 00:11:19,410 and we've got to take turns keeping him moving. 230 00:11:19,409 --> 00:11:22,368 You look like you're about ready to collapse yourself. 231 00:11:22,366 --> 00:11:25,565 Spot the small-animal vet. SIEGFRIED LAUGHS 232 00:11:25,562 --> 00:11:28,241 Go and get some rest in the car. We'll be fine. 233 00:11:28,240 --> 00:11:30,519 GRANVILLE SIGHS Thanks, fellas. 234 00:11:30,517 --> 00:11:33,116 Right, boys, we could be in this for the long haul. Hmm. 235 00:11:33,115 --> 00:11:35,434 Keep him moving, Tristan. Keep talking to him. 236 00:11:35,432 --> 00:11:37,151 You know, cricket scores or something. 237 00:11:37,151 --> 00:11:41,070 So, artificial insemination of cattle. 238 00:11:41,067 --> 00:11:43,746 Come on. Come on. 239 00:11:43,744 --> 00:11:46,343 So, first of all, you need to ensure 240 00:11:46,341 --> 00:11:49,061 that the proper standards of hygiene are being followed. 241 00:11:51,017 --> 00:11:53,616 HELEN: Have you thought about getting extra hay for the winter? 242 00:11:53,614 --> 00:11:55,773 Look, I know it's money we might not have to spend, 243 00:11:55,772 --> 00:11:57,811 but if we get another bad 'un... 244 00:11:57,810 --> 00:12:00,569 I've put the order in already. Eh? 245 00:12:00,567 --> 00:12:02,926 I only had to ask you once. Are you feeling all right? 246 00:12:02,924 --> 00:12:04,683 Well, we've got the beasts now, haven't we? 247 00:12:04,683 --> 00:12:05,843 We'd best look after 'em. 248 00:12:08,639 --> 00:12:10,679 I were thinking, come spring... 249 00:12:12,075 --> 00:12:15,354 ...we'll maybes get a couple more. Friesians? 250 00:12:15,352 --> 00:12:19,191 Aye. Well, you've got all these big ideas, haven't you? 251 00:12:19,188 --> 00:12:20,508 Best get started. 252 00:12:24,582 --> 00:12:26,942 You're not having second thoughts already? 253 00:12:28,698 --> 00:12:31,297 Oh, here's me going on about getting t'farm set for t'future 254 00:12:31,296 --> 00:12:33,695 so Jimmy and Rosie can take it over and... 255 00:12:33,693 --> 00:12:35,572 well, they might never want to. 256 00:12:35,571 --> 00:12:37,691 They might just want to go t'seaside. 257 00:12:39,168 --> 00:12:40,208 What's this? 258 00:12:41,885 --> 00:12:44,085 Jimmy's not happy that farmers don't have holidays. 259 00:12:45,201 --> 00:12:46,480 Right. 260 00:12:46,480 --> 00:12:48,959 Well, they don't have to spend their whole lives 261 00:12:48,958 --> 00:12:50,717 in a little office neither, do they? 262 00:12:50,716 --> 00:12:52,796 They don't have to wear a suit. Hm. 263 00:12:54,992 --> 00:12:57,391 He's so taken with being a vet. 264 00:12:57,389 --> 00:12:59,029 And little Rosie loves animals. 265 00:13:00,186 --> 00:13:02,186 They're only little, love. They don't know. 266 00:13:03,942 --> 00:13:06,462 And I want them to be whatever they wanna be - course I do. 267 00:13:07,858 --> 00:13:09,617 It does make you wonder. 268 00:13:09,617 --> 00:13:11,857 All t'effort we're going to to get t'farm ready... 269 00:13:12,973 --> 00:13:15,813 ...with the cows and all that, making it fit for t'future. 270 00:13:17,489 --> 00:13:19,409 There might be no-one to take it over, Dad. 271 00:13:22,883 --> 00:13:25,603 My dad never took me to t'seaside neither. 272 00:13:27,319 --> 00:13:28,799 I suppose not. 273 00:13:30,435 --> 00:13:32,875 It never occurred to me that I missed out on anything as a kid. 274 00:13:34,711 --> 00:13:36,230 I mean, you used to go in a barn 275 00:13:36,230 --> 00:13:38,270 and come out with a lamb that weren't there before. 276 00:13:39,506 --> 00:13:42,105 You'd stick grass in a cow, and milk'd come out the udder. 277 00:13:42,104 --> 00:13:44,543 You'd blow a whistle, and t'dog would know to round up sheep. 278 00:13:44,541 --> 00:13:45,901 It were like magic, that, to me. 279 00:13:47,418 --> 00:13:50,057 Ah, well. You can't tell them what to do, love. 280 00:13:50,056 --> 00:13:51,456 I've found that to my cost. 281 00:13:52,533 --> 00:13:53,613 Hey, you never know. 282 00:13:54,851 --> 00:13:56,850 Maybe Jenny's kids'll take it over. 283 00:13:56,849 --> 00:14:00,408 Er, that's a good few years off yet. It might not be that long, Dad. 284 00:14:00,405 --> 00:14:03,884 It's a good few years off yet. SHE LAUGHS 285 00:14:03,881 --> 00:14:05,161 You're codding me on. 286 00:14:06,759 --> 00:14:07,759 Good boy. 287 00:14:11,194 --> 00:14:14,393 I reckon you were right, Siegfried. This could take hours. 288 00:14:14,391 --> 00:14:16,991 It's a good thing I wrote my best man's speech on the train. 289 00:14:18,387 --> 00:14:20,267 I've actually still got to do mine. 290 00:14:21,344 --> 00:14:22,903 Siegfried! What? 291 00:14:22,902 --> 00:14:24,581 I'm gathering my thoughts. Urgh. 292 00:14:24,580 --> 00:14:27,019 You don't wanna be writing it when you're back from the pub. 293 00:14:27,018 --> 00:14:28,457 You'll end up singing it to the tune 294 00:14:28,457 --> 00:14:30,537 of "I Am The Very Model Of The Modern Major-General". 295 00:14:31,653 --> 00:14:33,492 I tell you what, we'll do it now. What?! 296 00:14:33,491 --> 00:14:34,491 James, swap. 297 00:14:36,968 --> 00:14:39,727 It'll be good for Matchbox to listen to. 298 00:14:39,725 --> 00:14:42,364 TRISTAN SIGHS Where's the pencil? 299 00:14:42,362 --> 00:14:45,041 Right, you dictate. I'm all ears. 300 00:14:45,040 --> 00:14:47,039 I'd much rather do this by myself alone. 301 00:14:47,038 --> 00:14:49,238 That's a terrible start to a wedding speech. 302 00:14:50,754 --> 00:14:53,313 "Unaccustomed as I am..." 303 00:14:53,311 --> 00:14:56,430 I thought I might begin with a quotation from Marcus Aurelius. 304 00:14:56,428 --> 00:14:59,628 "I would like to thank you all for coming to help celebrate our union." 305 00:15:06,018 --> 00:15:07,777 Mrs Hall! Afternoon. 306 00:15:07,777 --> 00:15:10,176 Afternoon, Lily. Hello. 307 00:15:10,174 --> 00:15:12,333 Hello. Hello. How are you? 308 00:15:12,332 --> 00:15:14,332 CHATTER 309 00:15:15,569 --> 00:15:17,968 Now, Albert, would you like a little biscuit? 310 00:15:17,966 --> 00:15:20,686 Thank you. SHE CHUCKLES 311 00:15:21,842 --> 00:15:24,401 I hope no-one minds me bringing him, I were stuck. 312 00:15:24,400 --> 00:15:27,280 Oh, who'd mind that cheeky face, eh? BOTH CHUCKLE 313 00:15:31,113 --> 00:15:34,072 Beautifully presented, ladies. 314 00:15:34,070 --> 00:15:35,469 Thank you, Florrie. 315 00:15:35,468 --> 00:15:38,227 I've been hearing all about the nuptials from Mr Farnon - 316 00:15:38,226 --> 00:15:39,585 very exciting. 317 00:15:39,584 --> 00:15:43,223 But at the same time, poor old Diana Brompton. 318 00:15:43,221 --> 00:15:45,221 They say she always carried a flame. 319 00:15:48,895 --> 00:15:52,054 Siegfried wed - I never thought I'd see the day. 320 00:15:52,052 --> 00:15:54,691 I think it took everybody by surprise. 321 00:15:54,689 --> 00:15:58,208 You might not be quite so run off your feet from now on, eh? 322 00:15:58,205 --> 00:16:01,844 I'll be plenty busy, chasing round after Jimmy and Rosie. 323 00:16:01,842 --> 00:16:05,161 I think we know who you spend most of your time chasing round after. 324 00:16:05,158 --> 00:16:07,877 I hope it's a nice day for you all. 325 00:16:07,875 --> 00:16:10,434 I'll make sure I save you a slice of wedding cake. 326 00:16:10,433 --> 00:16:12,472 You've done enough for us. 327 00:16:12,471 --> 00:16:13,750 We'd have been in a pickle 328 00:16:13,749 --> 00:16:16,268 without everything you've done for folk who were struggling. 329 00:16:16,267 --> 00:16:17,946 Oh, it were more Mrs Pumphrey than me. 330 00:16:17,945 --> 00:16:20,384 And then they bring in bread rationing. 331 00:16:20,383 --> 00:16:22,422 Like things aren't hard enough. 332 00:16:22,421 --> 00:16:25,980 I wouldn't mind. The baker didn't have any bread left this morning. 333 00:16:25,977 --> 00:16:27,336 Doesn't even work. 334 00:16:27,336 --> 00:16:30,215 What, none left?! 335 00:16:30,213 --> 00:16:33,452 Mr Higgins, in the square? Aye. 336 00:16:33,449 --> 00:16:36,848 Is that biscuit nice? MAGGIE CHUCKLES 337 00:16:36,846 --> 00:16:38,725 JAMES: Keep going Siegfried. 338 00:16:38,724 --> 00:16:42,723 "Dorothy and I soon realised we had much in common. 339 00:16:42,720 --> 00:16:46,719 "Despite differing opinions on comic opera, 340 00:16:46,716 --> 00:16:49,355 "we share a deep love of the German Romantics." 341 00:16:49,353 --> 00:16:51,592 At least this is keeping Matchbox calm. 342 00:16:51,591 --> 00:16:53,070 It's certainly sending me to sleep. 343 00:16:53,070 --> 00:16:56,549 "It's testament to her character that though Dorothy lived out 344 00:16:56,546 --> 00:16:59,026 "the war in the most bombed country in the world... 345 00:17:00,582 --> 00:17:04,262 "..she remains full of joy, grace and good humour. 346 00:17:05,697 --> 00:17:07,976 "And anyone who says that must be useful practise 347 00:17:07,974 --> 00:17:10,293 "for being married to me... you're probably right." 348 00:17:10,292 --> 00:17:12,372 ALL CHUCKLE Nice! 349 00:17:13,848 --> 00:17:16,767 Right. Go and collect some eggs, please. 350 00:17:16,765 --> 00:17:18,644 I've got to do my picture for school. 351 00:17:18,644 --> 00:17:22,444 Oh, is that the picture you've had all summer to do? Mum! 352 00:17:23,718 --> 00:17:25,997 Dolly's walking funny. 353 00:17:25,996 --> 00:17:28,315 Oh, you're right. 354 00:17:28,314 --> 00:17:31,593 See t'way she's bobbing her head, like she's trying to lay. Yeah. 355 00:17:31,590 --> 00:17:33,710 There's nowt coming out, is there, Dolly? 356 00:17:36,905 --> 00:17:38,744 She might be poorly. 357 00:17:38,743 --> 00:17:40,703 There's definitely a swelling. 358 00:17:41,940 --> 00:17:43,219 I think she's egg bound. 359 00:17:43,219 --> 00:17:44,658 What's that? 360 00:17:44,657 --> 00:17:47,216 Means there's an egg stuck inside her. 361 00:17:47,214 --> 00:17:48,293 Better find Dad. 362 00:17:48,293 --> 00:17:49,692 There's no time. 363 00:17:49,692 --> 00:17:52,331 This'll have to come out, quick as you like. Come on. 364 00:17:52,329 --> 00:17:54,608 Ernest? Yes, Mr Higgins. 365 00:17:54,607 --> 00:17:57,087 Don't forget these. You know where they're going. 366 00:17:58,283 --> 00:18:00,402 Right, I think that's everything. 367 00:18:00,401 --> 00:18:02,401 But check your list to make sure. Right. 368 00:18:04,397 --> 00:18:07,236 You know, I think Mr Higgins might have made a mistake this morning, 369 00:18:07,234 --> 00:18:08,793 when he said there were no bread left. 370 00:18:08,793 --> 00:18:12,232 He sounded quite sure. Why don't we ask him. 371 00:18:12,229 --> 00:18:15,188 I have to get Albert to Mrs Griggs before work. 372 00:18:15,186 --> 00:18:17,505 Have you got your ration book? It's in there. 373 00:18:17,504 --> 00:18:19,623 I'll... I'll meet you back here. 374 00:18:19,622 --> 00:18:22,261 ALBERT: I need a wee-wee. Come on, then. Let's go. 375 00:18:22,259 --> 00:18:24,578 I need a wee-wee. All right. Let's go. 376 00:18:24,576 --> 00:18:26,055 Mr Higgins. 377 00:18:26,055 --> 00:18:29,214 Sorry, but a friend of mine came in 378 00:18:29,212 --> 00:18:31,091 to get her bread ration this morning, 379 00:18:31,090 --> 00:18:32,689 and she were told there weren't any? 380 00:18:32,688 --> 00:18:35,128 Well, she must have come too late, Mrs Hall. 381 00:18:36,205 --> 00:18:39,084 But you had enough to give Mr Farnon extra, 382 00:18:39,082 --> 00:18:41,041 so I'm a little bit confused. 383 00:18:41,040 --> 00:18:43,359 Well, that was a token of my thanks, is all. 384 00:18:43,357 --> 00:18:45,636 I thought it would be welcome. 385 00:18:45,635 --> 00:18:47,354 Oh, I'm not saying it in't, 386 00:18:47,353 --> 00:18:50,553 but I'd hate to think it were at anyone else's expense. 387 00:18:52,948 --> 00:18:55,867 I wondered if you might check in the back. 388 00:18:55,865 --> 00:18:58,704 Oh, there'd be no point, Mrs Hall, we're completely out. 389 00:18:58,702 --> 00:18:59,702 Right. 390 00:19:01,099 --> 00:19:03,459 Well... sorry to have bothered you. 391 00:19:05,255 --> 00:19:07,214 Mr Higgins? Aye. 392 00:19:07,213 --> 00:19:09,933 I still need two loaves for Mr Wicks at the garage. 393 00:19:11,569 --> 00:19:12,809 Well, we've no loaves... 394 00:19:14,566 --> 00:19:15,646 ...as you know. 395 00:19:18,761 --> 00:19:20,081 As you know. 396 00:19:28,352 --> 00:19:31,551 Did Mr Wicks bump you up the queue as well? 397 00:19:31,548 --> 00:19:32,707 I beg your pardon? 398 00:19:32,707 --> 00:19:35,866 Well, it sounds to me as if there might be bread available 399 00:19:35,864 --> 00:19:38,063 so long as you've got summat to offer in return. 400 00:19:38,062 --> 00:19:41,981 I've explained already... I'd like a loaf, please. 401 00:19:41,978 --> 00:19:43,537 I'm rather busy at the moment. 402 00:19:43,536 --> 00:19:47,695 I'll wait until you can check in the back. I've plenty of time. 403 00:19:47,692 --> 00:19:51,011 DOG BARKS 404 00:19:51,009 --> 00:19:53,448 You can be quiet and all, or you'll get in the van. 405 00:19:53,446 --> 00:19:55,166 DOG BARKS Hush! 406 00:19:59,960 --> 00:20:01,719 Sometimes, a warm bath does the trick. 407 00:20:01,718 --> 00:20:03,358 But it don't seem to be working. 408 00:20:05,074 --> 00:20:06,354 I think the egg's too high up. 409 00:20:09,350 --> 00:20:12,309 HEN CLUCKS Shh, shh, shh, shh. 410 00:20:12,307 --> 00:20:13,706 Thank you, Rosie. 411 00:20:13,706 --> 00:20:15,825 Jimmy, pour a bit of oil in there. 412 00:20:15,823 --> 00:20:17,182 Shh, shh, shh, shh. 413 00:20:17,182 --> 00:20:19,661 All right, girl, all right. All right, girl. 414 00:20:19,660 --> 00:20:21,820 I think we should wait for a vet. 415 00:20:23,416 --> 00:20:26,135 I've kept chickens all my life, Jimmy Herriot. 416 00:20:26,133 --> 00:20:28,212 If I waited for a vet every time an egg got stuck, 417 00:20:28,211 --> 00:20:29,451 I'd have none left. 418 00:20:33,485 --> 00:20:36,044 What are you going to do? 419 00:20:36,043 --> 00:20:38,403 It'll have to come out, but very carefully. 420 00:20:39,719 --> 00:20:43,238 If the egg cracks inside, it'll cause an infection. 421 00:20:43,236 --> 00:20:47,075 Right, then. Let's see, shall we, Dolly, eh? 422 00:20:47,072 --> 00:20:49,552 Shh, shh, shh, shh. Let's see, shall we? 423 00:20:51,227 --> 00:20:52,507 Shh. That's it. 424 00:20:58,500 --> 00:21:01,299 There it is. Shh, shh, shh. 425 00:21:01,297 --> 00:21:04,736 But if she gets infected, will she die? 426 00:21:04,734 --> 00:21:06,134 I need to concentrate now. 427 00:21:07,771 --> 00:21:09,610 That's it, come on. 428 00:21:09,609 --> 00:21:11,888 That's it, that's it. Come on. 429 00:21:11,886 --> 00:21:14,125 That's it, come on. 430 00:21:14,124 --> 00:21:15,684 Come on, come on, come on. 431 00:21:21,557 --> 00:21:23,597 There it is. All right. 432 00:21:30,268 --> 00:21:31,348 Yay. 433 00:21:32,505 --> 00:21:34,624 And there you go. 434 00:21:34,623 --> 00:21:36,302 Good girl. HEN CLUCKS 435 00:21:36,302 --> 00:21:37,861 Well done, Dolly. 436 00:21:37,860 --> 00:21:40,619 Shh, shh, shh, shh, shh. Well done. 437 00:21:40,617 --> 00:21:44,976 Dolly's gonna need somewhere warm and quiet to calm herself. 438 00:21:44,973 --> 00:21:47,653 Well done for spotting she wasn't very well, Rosie. 439 00:21:49,768 --> 00:21:50,888 Well done, Mum. 440 00:21:56,441 --> 00:22:00,240 "Nothing could make me happier than having you all here 441 00:22:00,237 --> 00:22:03,036 "to mark this occasion - 442 00:22:03,034 --> 00:22:07,273 "a new beginning for me in so many ways. 443 00:22:07,270 --> 00:22:11,949 "It will be a little odd at first not seeing you all over breakfast - 444 00:22:11,945 --> 00:22:13,145 "my brother... 445 00:22:14,703 --> 00:22:16,223 "..James, Helen and the children... 446 00:22:17,540 --> 00:22:18,740 "..Mrs Hall." 447 00:22:28,169 --> 00:22:29,408 Yes, go on? 448 00:22:29,408 --> 00:22:30,848 Erm... 449 00:22:32,005 --> 00:22:34,644 "It will be a little odd at first..." 450 00:22:34,642 --> 00:22:36,201 HORSE GROANS Whoa. 451 00:22:36,201 --> 00:22:38,120 Whoa! On your feet, Matchbox. 452 00:22:38,119 --> 00:22:40,558 That's it. On your feet, that's it. 453 00:22:40,556 --> 00:22:42,275 Walk on. Walk on, walk on. 454 00:22:42,275 --> 00:22:43,795 Let's dose him up again. Tristan. Yep. 455 00:22:46,151 --> 00:22:48,270 There you go. That's it. That's it. 456 00:22:48,268 --> 00:22:50,748 Shh, shh, shh, shh, shh, shh. 457 00:23:03,093 --> 00:23:06,532 All right. Well, that should help with the pain. 458 00:23:06,530 --> 00:23:09,209 I wouldn't have expected the first lot to wear off so quickly. 459 00:23:09,207 --> 00:23:11,446 He's not in a good way, is he? 460 00:23:11,445 --> 00:23:14,405 Perhaps it'll be best if we give him a little peace and quiet. 461 00:23:15,721 --> 00:23:17,201 I'll stay with him. 462 00:23:18,358 --> 00:23:20,077 You two might want to wake Granville. 463 00:23:20,076 --> 00:23:21,596 Tell him it's not looking good. 464 00:23:23,872 --> 00:23:25,072 Right. 465 00:23:26,909 --> 00:23:28,549 All right. Walk on. 466 00:23:31,065 --> 00:23:33,025 Come on. You're very brave. 467 00:23:35,141 --> 00:23:36,581 Just stay calm. 468 00:23:39,017 --> 00:23:40,696 Stay calm. 469 00:23:40,695 --> 00:23:42,375 HIGGINS: What did I did say? 470 00:23:44,851 --> 00:23:46,970 DOG BARKS Hush! 471 00:23:46,969 --> 00:23:51,049 I've explained many times now - we have no bread. 472 00:23:54,601 --> 00:23:55,840 What's going on? 473 00:23:55,840 --> 00:23:58,239 Mr Higgins has got plenty of bread, it seems. 474 00:23:58,237 --> 00:24:01,076 But he only gives it to those that suit him. What?! 475 00:24:01,074 --> 00:24:03,593 We've all got to get used to the new system. 476 00:24:03,592 --> 00:24:05,671 I realise it's a little complicated... 477 00:24:05,670 --> 00:24:09,109 It's simple, as I see it. Everyone gets their fair share. 478 00:24:09,106 --> 00:24:12,425 Mrs Hall, I am asking you very politely to leave my premises. 479 00:24:12,423 --> 00:24:14,502 There's no getting through to him, Audrey. 480 00:24:14,501 --> 00:24:15,740 It's the same in the pub - 481 00:24:15,740 --> 00:24:17,980 don't listen when he's been told he's had enough either. 482 00:24:19,256 --> 00:24:21,655 That why there's none left for her, is it? 483 00:24:21,654 --> 00:24:23,173 Are you going to leave, Mrs Hall? 484 00:24:23,172 --> 00:24:25,331 Because you are preventing me from doing my work. 485 00:24:25,330 --> 00:24:28,169 I'll go when she gets her loaf of bread. 486 00:24:28,167 --> 00:24:29,486 Right. 487 00:24:29,486 --> 00:24:31,845 I'm afraid you give me no choice. 488 00:24:31,843 --> 00:24:33,923 Ernest! Yes, Mr Higgins. 489 00:24:36,878 --> 00:24:39,517 Go and find the Constable. 490 00:24:39,515 --> 00:24:41,274 You're joking, aren't you? 491 00:24:41,274 --> 00:24:42,474 Go on. 492 00:24:44,071 --> 00:24:45,631 The Constable? 493 00:24:59,975 --> 00:25:01,535 All right, let's try again, shall we? 494 00:25:02,812 --> 00:25:06,091 "My wife and I would like to thank you all for coming. 495 00:25:06,088 --> 00:25:08,888 "For making it such a... a memorable day. 496 00:25:10,164 --> 00:25:13,843 "Especially my brother for what will no doubt be 497 00:25:13,840 --> 00:25:15,960 "an inappropriate but excellent speech. 498 00:25:17,357 --> 00:25:21,116 "James and Helen, for all their help and support. 499 00:25:21,113 --> 00:25:26,753 "And Mrs Hall, for the food and... all her hard work and... 500 00:25:29,505 --> 00:25:31,105 "..actually, for much more than that. 501 00:25:33,181 --> 00:25:35,301 "For bringing Dorothy and me together. 502 00:25:36,857 --> 00:25:39,256 "For the way she is, at this moment, rolling her eyes 503 00:25:39,255 --> 00:25:42,095 "in embarrassment that someone should say a kind word about her. 504 00:25:44,130 --> 00:25:45,729 "For her company. 505 00:25:45,728 --> 00:25:46,968 "Her wisdom. 506 00:25:48,285 --> 00:25:49,405 "Her friendship. 507 00:25:54,239 --> 00:25:55,279 "For the many... 508 00:25:56,797 --> 00:26:00,957 "..happy evenings we've spent playing cards and word games. 509 00:26:02,071 --> 00:26:04,430 "The way she refuses to play a vulgar word 510 00:26:04,429 --> 00:26:05,789 "even if she'd win with it. 511 00:26:07,586 --> 00:26:10,865 "For the look she gives me when I've said something I shouldn't, 512 00:26:10,863 --> 00:26:12,063 "which is often. 513 00:26:13,780 --> 00:26:17,820 "The way she puts up with my rats. My... sardines. 514 00:26:19,014 --> 00:26:20,574 "All of my little foibles. 515 00:26:23,650 --> 00:26:25,650 "For the way she allows me to be... 516 00:26:27,286 --> 00:26:28,286 "..me... 517 00:26:29,524 --> 00:26:30,684 "..without pretence... 518 00:26:32,680 --> 00:26:34,080 "..without doubt. 519 00:26:36,476 --> 00:26:38,036 "For the countless... 520 00:26:40,073 --> 00:26:44,873 "..innumerable ways in which she makes my life better. 521 00:26:53,819 --> 00:26:55,939 "I cannot imagine my life without her." 522 00:27:07,005 --> 00:27:08,804 Matchbox! 523 00:27:08,804 --> 00:27:11,363 JAMES: Oh-ho, he's done it! Siegfried! 524 00:27:11,361 --> 00:27:13,440 TRISTAN: Good man! 525 00:27:13,439 --> 00:27:14,519 Good man! 526 00:27:15,717 --> 00:27:17,596 What a lovely sight. He's done it! 527 00:27:17,595 --> 00:27:19,874 He's gonna be all right! Siegfried, you're a marvel! 528 00:27:19,872 --> 00:27:21,871 GRANVILLE CHUCKLES 529 00:27:21,870 --> 00:27:23,829 Good lad! 530 00:27:23,828 --> 00:27:25,947 Yes, well, erm... Yes, old boy. 531 00:27:25,946 --> 00:27:28,145 He'll need another jab for enteritis before we go, 532 00:27:28,144 --> 00:27:29,663 but, yes, he should be fine now. 533 00:27:29,662 --> 00:27:31,821 I can't thank you all enough. 534 00:27:31,820 --> 00:27:35,819 I thought I was coming in to bad news. Matchbox, you beauty. 535 00:27:35,816 --> 00:27:37,856 You know what this calls for, don't you, laddie? 536 00:27:41,211 --> 00:27:43,491 Oh. Well done, Siegfried. 537 00:27:45,287 --> 00:27:46,487 There we go. 538 00:27:51,960 --> 00:27:53,439 EXHALES 539 00:27:53,438 --> 00:27:56,998 Such a relief, laddie. 540 00:28:01,031 --> 00:28:02,390 I'd never have forgiven myself 541 00:28:02,389 --> 00:28:04,229 if anything had happened to that animal. 542 00:28:07,224 --> 00:28:09,783 It's a lot of pressure, having your own business. 543 00:28:09,782 --> 00:28:13,422 All that training, all that experience. 544 00:28:15,056 --> 00:28:16,256 A day like today... 545 00:28:17,614 --> 00:28:19,333 ...it's enough to have you asking yourself 546 00:28:19,332 --> 00:28:21,531 whether you're any kind of vet at all. 547 00:28:21,530 --> 00:28:23,730 You're an excellent vet. 548 00:28:25,166 --> 00:28:27,806 In fact, you had me a little bit rattled when you first came to town. 549 00:28:29,681 --> 00:28:31,440 Rattled? 550 00:28:31,440 --> 00:28:33,759 You've done all that research, you're good at business, 551 00:28:33,757 --> 00:28:35,796 you've got your own practice already. 552 00:28:35,795 --> 00:28:38,634 You've made so much more of yourself than I have. 553 00:28:38,632 --> 00:28:40,671 James... 554 00:28:40,670 --> 00:28:43,029 Yes, I've thrown myself into my work. 555 00:28:43,028 --> 00:28:44,948 But it comes at a cost. 556 00:28:46,145 --> 00:28:47,785 There's weeks where I hardly see Zoe. 557 00:28:49,341 --> 00:28:51,821 Things we've put off until I've got properly on my feet. 558 00:28:53,217 --> 00:28:56,537 Things perhaps that... we've put off too long. 559 00:28:59,931 --> 00:29:02,571 You are so lucky to have everything you do. 560 00:29:11,239 --> 00:29:12,638 You must come and visit. 561 00:29:12,638 --> 00:29:15,637 You're welcome anytime. Hm. 562 00:29:15,635 --> 00:29:16,755 Well... 563 00:29:18,112 --> 00:29:20,391 I'll drink to that, laddie. 564 00:29:20,390 --> 00:29:22,590 Cheers. Cheers. 565 00:29:24,186 --> 00:29:25,226 Ahhh. 566 00:29:28,502 --> 00:29:30,262 JAMES COUGHS 567 00:29:32,697 --> 00:29:35,176 DOOR OPENS DOROTHY: Only me! 568 00:29:35,175 --> 00:29:38,134 Oh, it's the blushing bride! Oh, get away with you! 569 00:29:38,132 --> 00:29:41,051 My mummy saved that chicken. Did she now? 570 00:29:41,049 --> 00:29:43,048 The egg was stuck, and she got it out. 571 00:29:43,047 --> 00:29:44,326 It was like magic! 572 00:29:44,326 --> 00:29:47,645 Oh, haven't you got a great mummy! 573 00:29:47,642 --> 00:29:50,681 I just popped in to see if Audrey had finished me outfit. 574 00:29:50,679 --> 00:29:52,758 Oh, she's not in, but it's all ready for you to try on. 575 00:29:52,757 --> 00:29:56,436 I'll make you a brew, eh? Yeah. Lovely. 576 00:29:56,433 --> 00:29:57,952 Oh. 577 00:29:57,952 --> 00:30:01,351 She's a blooming marvel, that Audrey Hall. 578 00:30:01,348 --> 00:30:04,147 Oh. Is this new? 579 00:30:04,145 --> 00:30:06,784 Oh, Audrey bought it for Siegfried. Wedding present. 580 00:30:06,783 --> 00:30:09,462 You play, don't you? Siegfried loves that game. 581 00:30:09,460 --> 00:30:14,219 Ah, I've been drawn in occasionally. But I think they've gone easy on me. 582 00:30:14,215 --> 00:30:17,134 Oh, me an' all. Him and Audrey are on it hours some nights. 583 00:30:17,132 --> 00:30:18,571 You've never seen him happier. 584 00:30:18,571 --> 00:30:19,731 HELEN CHUCKLES 585 00:30:21,688 --> 00:30:22,728 Hm-hm. 586 00:30:23,805 --> 00:30:25,085 Right. 587 00:30:31,438 --> 00:30:35,518 You've got no white tips on your rear mudguard. Sort it out. 588 00:30:38,111 --> 00:30:41,030 Now, what's the to-do? 589 00:30:41,028 --> 00:30:43,787 The lady's been asked to leave the premises. 590 00:30:43,785 --> 00:30:44,944 She won't go. 591 00:30:44,944 --> 00:30:47,383 Mrs Hall, isn't it? 592 00:30:47,381 --> 00:30:49,660 Is there a problem, madam? 593 00:30:49,659 --> 00:30:52,858 Not as long as Mr Higgins follows the rationing rules, no. 594 00:30:52,856 --> 00:30:55,095 If there's no bread, there's no bread. 595 00:30:55,094 --> 00:30:56,614 That's just how it is. 596 00:30:57,691 --> 00:31:01,890 We don't want to have a breach of the peace, Mrs Hall, now, do we? 597 00:31:01,887 --> 00:31:04,086 Make your way home, please. 598 00:31:04,084 --> 00:31:07,363 I'll go home when this lady gets the bread she's entitled to. 599 00:31:07,361 --> 00:31:10,160 It doesn't matter, Audrey. Yes, it does matter. 600 00:31:10,158 --> 00:31:14,117 I know Mr Higgins, I know he's a decent sort. 601 00:31:14,114 --> 00:31:16,233 I know times are hard for everyone, 602 00:31:16,232 --> 00:31:19,191 and bread rationing's probably the last thing he needs. 603 00:31:19,189 --> 00:31:22,588 But it's not an excuse to take advantage. 604 00:31:22,586 --> 00:31:24,026 That's not right. 605 00:31:26,382 --> 00:31:28,501 I think you've made your point. 606 00:31:28,500 --> 00:31:31,299 Now, on your way, please. Constable. 607 00:31:31,297 --> 00:31:35,057 Or you'll be coming down to the station with me. 608 00:31:41,247 --> 00:31:42,566 Right, then. 609 00:31:42,565 --> 00:31:44,404 I don't think so! 610 00:31:44,403 --> 00:31:46,242 Maggie. This lady's never asked for owt. 611 00:31:46,242 --> 00:31:50,641 Even now - it's one loaf of flamin' bread for me! 612 00:31:50,637 --> 00:31:54,637 If you want to arrest her, you'll have to arrest me, too. 613 00:31:56,631 --> 00:31:58,470 And me. And me. 614 00:31:58,469 --> 00:32:00,469 And me. And me an' all. 615 00:32:16,331 --> 00:32:18,491 Are you sure you haven't got one loaf of bread? 616 00:32:27,560 --> 00:32:31,440 OK, Drovers? Absolutely. Siegfried? 617 00:32:32,674 --> 00:32:34,274 Now's our chance. Come on. 618 00:32:37,310 --> 00:32:39,709 There we go. What do you think, Rosie? 619 00:32:39,707 --> 00:32:41,467 Pretty. So pretty! 620 00:32:42,904 --> 00:32:45,224 Dorothy. Siegfried, you're not supposed to be here! 621 00:32:46,301 --> 00:32:48,180 Yes. DOROTHY CHUCKLES 622 00:32:48,179 --> 00:32:50,859 He's seen me now. Hopefully, the sky won't fall in. 623 00:32:56,490 --> 00:32:58,489 I bet that's James back as well. 624 00:32:58,488 --> 00:33:01,008 Right, Rosie, come on, let's go and find your dad. 625 00:33:05,561 --> 00:33:07,281 Dorothy, I didn't realise you'd be here. 626 00:33:10,316 --> 00:33:11,756 What's the matter? 627 00:33:13,073 --> 00:33:17,313 i-I was hoping I might have some time to, erm... to think and... 628 00:33:18,788 --> 00:33:20,667 I don't know, perhaps... 629 00:33:20,666 --> 00:33:22,786 put some foolish ideas out of my head. 630 00:33:25,181 --> 00:33:26,661 What are you talking about? 631 00:33:30,096 --> 00:33:31,776 DOORBELL RINGS 632 00:33:32,893 --> 00:33:34,253 Sorry. 633 00:33:39,566 --> 00:33:41,005 JAMES: We'll turn the car round! 634 00:33:41,005 --> 00:33:42,884 This'll wind that soppy sod up, won't it? 635 00:33:42,883 --> 00:33:44,082 BOTH LAUGH 636 00:33:44,082 --> 00:33:46,681 Mr Farnon. Sorry, Mrs Longstaff, we're not open at the moment. 637 00:33:46,679 --> 00:33:48,278 Oh, it's not my dog. 638 00:33:48,278 --> 00:33:50,317 It's your housekeeper. What about her? 639 00:33:50,316 --> 00:33:51,955 She's got herself into some bother 640 00:33:51,954 --> 00:33:54,153 over bread rationing with Mr Higgins. 641 00:33:54,152 --> 00:33:57,071 What? The Constable's been called. 642 00:33:57,069 --> 00:33:58,389 Siegfried... 643 00:33:59,466 --> 00:34:01,306 I'll be as fast as I can. 644 00:34:02,863 --> 00:34:04,022 DOOR CLOSES 645 00:34:04,022 --> 00:34:06,301 Now, you must be Dorothy. 646 00:34:06,299 --> 00:34:08,499 Where's the Constable? MAN: Over there. 647 00:34:13,292 --> 00:34:15,691 APPLAUSE Thank you, ladies. 648 00:34:15,690 --> 00:34:17,090 Mrs Hall! 649 00:34:18,167 --> 00:34:21,046 Don't worry, I'll deal with this. Mr Farnon. 650 00:34:21,044 --> 00:34:25,003 Constable, have you really nothing better to do with your time? 651 00:34:25,000 --> 00:34:26,279 Mr Farnon! 652 00:34:26,279 --> 00:34:27,358 I know this is Darrowby, 653 00:34:27,358 --> 00:34:29,837 but if you look hard enough, you can find some real criminals, 654 00:34:29,835 --> 00:34:32,074 rather than housekeepers in need of bread. 655 00:34:32,073 --> 00:34:34,072 Is this what they train you for now? 656 00:34:34,071 --> 00:34:36,990 Arresting ladies for possession of a dangerous shopping basket? 657 00:34:36,988 --> 00:34:39,307 I want all this nonsense to stop right now. 658 00:34:39,306 --> 00:34:41,105 Mr Farnon. And you, Mr Higgins. 659 00:34:41,104 --> 00:34:44,183 After I did your dog a favour, this is all the thanks I get? 660 00:34:44,181 --> 00:34:46,820 He is going to give the lady what she needs, 661 00:34:46,818 --> 00:34:49,017 and you are going to let her go about her business 662 00:34:49,016 --> 00:34:52,135 with no further a-do. Have I made myself clear? 663 00:34:52,133 --> 00:34:54,493 Mr Farnon, I've got the bread. 664 00:34:59,086 --> 00:35:00,726 Jolly good. Carry on! 665 00:35:12,592 --> 00:35:15,791 Aye. She seems absolutely fine. 666 00:35:15,789 --> 00:35:18,308 What would have been really good is if you'd followed it up 667 00:35:18,306 --> 00:35:20,545 with some buttered soldiers to dip in. 668 00:35:20,544 --> 00:35:22,663 Well, your son were impressed, so there. 669 00:35:22,662 --> 00:35:25,501 Sorry, but your face when you saw the loaf! 670 00:35:25,499 --> 00:35:28,658 Well, you might perhaps have told me earlier. 671 00:35:28,656 --> 00:35:31,015 Well, there were no stopping you. 672 00:35:31,013 --> 00:35:34,012 Talk of dangerous shopping baskets an' that. 673 00:35:34,010 --> 00:35:36,649 What happened? Oh, nothing much. 674 00:35:36,647 --> 00:35:39,966 Just Mr Farnon nearly got himself a night in a cell. 675 00:35:39,964 --> 00:35:42,563 What?! Oh, I'm glad you're amused. 676 00:35:42,561 --> 00:35:43,960 MRS HALL LAUGHS 677 00:35:43,960 --> 00:35:45,439 Actually, it were very kind of you. 678 00:35:45,438 --> 00:35:47,877 And a little bit brave. 679 00:35:47,876 --> 00:35:50,995 Daft, but brave. 680 00:35:50,993 --> 00:35:52,433 SHE LAUGHS 681 00:35:53,590 --> 00:35:55,550 Can you take me home please, Siegfried? 682 00:35:57,027 --> 00:35:59,706 Yes, of course. Is everything all right, Dorothy? 683 00:35:59,704 --> 00:36:01,503 Yes. Yes, of course. 684 00:36:01,502 --> 00:36:04,021 I'm about to get started on the flowers. 685 00:36:04,020 --> 00:36:05,739 Did you get the chance to try on the dress? 686 00:36:05,738 --> 00:36:08,058 It was perfect, Audrey. Thank you. 687 00:36:12,531 --> 00:36:15,010 Have you eaten something? DOOR CLOSES 688 00:36:15,008 --> 00:36:17,688 You should've eaten something. You'll be famished. I'm fine. 689 00:36:18,765 --> 00:36:19,765 Allow me. 690 00:36:36,507 --> 00:36:38,226 HE GROANS 691 00:36:38,225 --> 00:36:40,625 CANS RATTLING 692 00:36:48,255 --> 00:36:49,455 Congratulations! 693 00:36:58,564 --> 00:36:59,804 Can you stop, please? 694 00:37:30,172 --> 00:37:32,932 Quite breath-taking. Yes. 695 00:37:37,924 --> 00:37:39,924 Dorothy, when you came back into my life... 696 00:37:42,559 --> 00:37:47,399 ...you made me happy in a way I had not expected to be again. 697 00:37:50,391 --> 00:37:53,270 It's unforgivable of me to say what I have to say. 698 00:37:53,269 --> 00:37:56,349 It's loathsome. The worst thing I've ever done. 699 00:38:00,461 --> 00:38:03,341 You must believe I didn't know till now. 700 00:38:05,736 --> 00:38:07,816 I didn't know I... I couldn't... 701 00:38:11,770 --> 00:38:15,089 It's not easy to say. You've said it all. 702 00:38:15,086 --> 00:38:17,646 Your actions speak louder than your words, Siegfried. 703 00:38:22,359 --> 00:38:24,318 I actually did think we'd have a life together. 704 00:38:24,317 --> 00:38:26,396 I did think it would be rather nice. 705 00:38:26,395 --> 00:38:29,555 Unusual. But nice. I'm sure it would. 706 00:38:31,430 --> 00:38:34,790 I won't say it's not hurtful or embarrassing. It is. 707 00:38:36,105 --> 00:38:38,064 It's not as if I haven't lived through worse 708 00:38:38,063 --> 00:38:39,302 and come out the other side. 709 00:38:39,302 --> 00:38:42,862 I just thought I might have put all that drama behind me. 710 00:38:46,055 --> 00:38:49,414 I care about you, deeply. 711 00:38:49,411 --> 00:38:51,171 It's not quite enough, is it? 712 00:38:55,445 --> 00:38:57,045 I can't marry you, Dorothy. 713 00:38:59,481 --> 00:39:00,681 I'm truly sorry. 714 00:39:04,796 --> 00:39:06,675 I'm glad, in a way. 715 00:39:06,674 --> 00:39:09,313 I wouldn't want to be married to someone who doesn't love me 716 00:39:09,311 --> 00:39:11,550 with their whole heart. 717 00:39:11,549 --> 00:39:15,229 I deserve better than that. Yes, you do. Yes. 718 00:39:17,343 --> 00:39:18,943 And at least you've been honest. 719 00:39:23,377 --> 00:39:24,457 Does she know? 720 00:39:46,633 --> 00:39:49,352 Here you are. Grab this, Rosie. Before Dash gets it, quick! 721 00:39:49,351 --> 00:39:50,710 HELEN CHUCKLES 722 00:39:50,709 --> 00:39:51,948 You not helping, Jimmy? 723 00:39:51,948 --> 00:39:54,427 I'm drawing a picture of my family for school. 724 00:39:54,425 --> 00:39:57,104 Auntie Audrey's found him an old roll of wallpaper to draw on. 725 00:39:57,103 --> 00:39:59,622 No, she didn't, I took it out the cupboard. 726 00:39:59,620 --> 00:40:03,499 Oh, Jimmy. You must ask before you take things. 727 00:40:03,496 --> 00:40:05,295 That's it, Rosie, let's get it looking nice 728 00:40:05,294 --> 00:40:07,013 for Uncle Siegfried and Dorothy. 729 00:40:07,013 --> 00:40:08,572 Where you going? ROSIE GIGGLES 730 00:40:08,571 --> 00:40:10,930 Where you going? No, no! Oh, no! 731 00:40:10,929 --> 00:40:14,008 Are you trying to play tricks on your daddy, are you, Rosie?! 732 00:40:14,005 --> 00:40:16,445 You rascal, you got me! 733 00:40:44,055 --> 00:40:45,135 Dorothy rang. 734 00:40:47,451 --> 00:40:49,691 She didn't want to get into the reasons why. 735 00:40:55,523 --> 00:40:56,683 So I don't understand. 736 00:40:59,000 --> 00:41:02,840 I-I know it's, erm... upsetting. She's me friend. 737 00:41:07,391 --> 00:41:09,111 This morning, she was so happy. 738 00:41:11,747 --> 00:41:13,787 It was never my intention... And what's worse is... 739 00:41:15,063 --> 00:41:16,503 ...I helped it along. 740 00:41:19,019 --> 00:41:20,139 She said herself. 741 00:41:22,256 --> 00:41:24,055 None of it would have happened but for me. 742 00:41:24,054 --> 00:41:27,653 None of this is your doing. It's all me. 743 00:41:27,651 --> 00:41:29,291 Well, you didn't have to rush in. 744 00:41:30,488 --> 00:41:32,168 You could have stopped to think... 745 00:41:35,283 --> 00:41:37,043 ...just for once. 746 00:41:38,520 --> 00:41:40,080 I've behaved unforgivably... 747 00:41:43,674 --> 00:41:47,994 ...but I hope that in time, you'll realise why... 748 00:41:49,908 --> 00:41:50,908 I... 749 00:41:56,581 --> 00:41:59,341 I'll need to wash and iron some fresh bed linen. 750 00:42:00,457 --> 00:42:02,976 I wasn't expecting you to stay after tomorrow. 751 00:42:02,975 --> 00:42:06,254 And if you can give me your... 752 00:42:06,251 --> 00:42:09,571 ration book when you've time to think on. 753 00:42:12,565 --> 00:42:14,045 Is that all right, Mr Farnon? 754 00:42:17,760 --> 00:42:18,920 Yes. 755 00:42:22,075 --> 00:42:23,195 Yes, Mrs Hall. 756 00:42:25,232 --> 00:42:28,432 So, is it bad form to start the wedding cake before the wedding? 757 00:42:29,748 --> 00:42:31,787 What's the matter? 758 00:42:31,785 --> 00:42:33,425 I don't think the wedding's happening. 759 00:42:34,982 --> 00:42:36,821 What? 760 00:42:36,820 --> 00:42:38,260 Siegfried? 761 00:42:40,257 --> 00:42:44,656 Come and see my picture! Oh, Jimmy, now's not the time... 762 00:42:44,652 --> 00:42:47,891 No, no, that's all right. 763 00:42:47,889 --> 00:42:50,649 Go on, let's see it. Come on, show us what you've drawn. 764 00:42:59,118 --> 00:43:03,117 Auntie Audrey, you sit here. Uncle Siegfried, you sit here. 765 00:43:03,114 --> 00:43:05,593 Righto. And, Mum, you sit there. 766 00:43:05,591 --> 00:43:06,631 Right. Thank you. 767 00:43:08,668 --> 00:43:10,387 Rosie, you hold the end. 768 00:43:10,386 --> 00:43:12,225 Can everyone see? 769 00:43:12,224 --> 00:43:14,343 Yes, we can all see. 770 00:43:14,342 --> 00:43:18,661 My family. This is my house where I live. 771 00:43:18,658 --> 00:43:20,617 Very good, Jimmy. 772 00:43:20,616 --> 00:43:22,176 This is me and my sister Rosie. 773 00:43:24,732 --> 00:43:28,371 This is my uncle Tristan. He's in bed cos he's a bit lazy. 774 00:43:28,368 --> 00:43:31,288 Er, rude! I have a new job now! HELEN CHUCKLES 775 00:43:32,923 --> 00:43:36,202 This is my Auntie Audrey and my Uncle Siegfried, 776 00:43:36,200 --> 00:43:37,680 playing their word game. 777 00:43:40,356 --> 00:43:41,555 This is my mum. 778 00:43:41,555 --> 00:43:42,794 She's a farmer. 779 00:43:42,793 --> 00:43:45,152 When I'm older, I'm going to look after the farm, 780 00:43:45,151 --> 00:43:47,390 even if I can't go on holiday. 781 00:43:47,389 --> 00:43:48,389 Aw! 782 00:43:50,026 --> 00:43:51,545 And this is my dad. 783 00:43:51,544 --> 00:43:55,023 When I'm not on the farm, I'm going to be a vet like him. 784 00:43:55,021 --> 00:43:56,980 He's the best vet in the world. 785 00:43:56,979 --> 00:43:58,578 Ah, second or third best, possibly. 786 00:43:58,577 --> 00:44:00,536 Thank you, Jimmy. 787 00:44:00,535 --> 00:44:04,014 Oh, yeah. And on Saturdays, I'm going to be a footballer. 788 00:44:04,012 --> 00:44:05,651 JAMES CHUCKLES 789 00:44:05,650 --> 00:44:07,249 APPLAUSE 790 00:44:07,248 --> 00:44:10,327 MRS HALL: Very good! SIEGFRIED: Well done, Jimmy. 791 00:44:10,325 --> 00:44:13,844 Well done, son. Brilliant! Eh? 792 00:44:13,842 --> 00:44:17,241 It's all good. Well done, you. 793 00:44:17,238 --> 00:44:19,397 Let's have a look at this. 794 00:44:19,396 --> 00:44:21,075 JAMES: How long did that take you? 795 00:44:21,074 --> 00:44:25,033 This is fantastic. Did you help? Did you help your brother? 796 00:44:25,030 --> 00:44:26,309 HELEN: I like all the colours. 797 00:44:26,309 --> 00:44:28,628 Do you think I'll be a good footballer? 798 00:44:28,627 --> 00:44:31,626 You're already a good footballer. And farmer! 799 00:44:31,624 --> 00:44:33,223 We'll go out for a game later. 800 00:44:33,222 --> 00:44:35,421 What's all this about me being in bed, Jimmy?! 801 00:44:38,101 --> 00:44:41,501 OVERLAPPING CHAT, LAUGHTER 802 00:44:41,551 --> 00:44:46,101 Repair and Synchronization by Easy Subtitles Synchronizer 1.0.0.0