Original subtitles

JIMMY: Mum? Right, we'll not put this on yet...

Mum? ..cos Uncle Siegfried'll only take it off again, won't he?

Ooh! Oh.

What shall we tie them on with, Mum?

String, but not yet.

You know Uncle Siegfried don't like a fuss.

But he's gonna get one anyway, in't he? Yes.

HELEN CHUCKLES

Right, I've got everything for the stew.

And I've made the cake, like I said.

I wish I could have given you more to go in it.

Well, I've been putting a little bit aside each week.

Come on, let's have a look at your dress.

I can wear something else, you know. I know this is your favourite.

The zip.

Oh. DOROTHY SIGHS

I'll have a look at that before WI. You're a terror, Audrey Hall.

I don't think this'd even be happening if it wasn't for you.

Oh, get away.

I know you gave our Mr Farnon a nudge in the right direction,

and I'm very grateful for it.

He only needed a little nudge.

Hello. Good morning. You all right?

INDISTINCT

She may have been lethargic before, but there's no sign now.

She's in fine fettle. Mm!

I expect you're in fine fettle yourself, Mr Farnon. Sorry?

A little bird tells me wedding bells are about to chime. Ah.

Your ears must have been burning this weekend.

It were all over the bridge club. Yes, well...

Now we know why we haven't seen you for a while, don't we?

She's ready to go now, whenever...

There are a few broken hearts at the club, mind you.

Some thought you'd never be pinned down, but...

I'm sure you know your own mind.

Allow me.

Oh.

One moment, please.

How is it everyone in Darrowby knows our business?

Did I miss an announcement in The Times? Oh.

I've summat here you can't be seeing.

Oh, ridiculous superstition.

It comes from arranged marriages. It's nothing to do with the dress -

it was the bride that wasn't to be seen before the wedding,

in case the bridegroom changed his mind. Even so...

She's pulled out all the stops, that one.

I've told her. We don't need anything fancy.

If you wanted to, I'd have booked the Renniston.

I don't want the Renniston. I don't think you do either.

To be honest, no.

Every other table full of ladies from the bridge club.

As long as you want me, Siegfried Farnon,

that's all I'm bothered about.

How could I want anything more? SHE CHUCKLES SOFTLY

Some for Dilly and some for Dolly.

Oh, don't give them too much. They'll pop.

Very good, Rosie.

You can be in charge of the feeding when Jimmy goes back to school.

Before I go back, can we go to the seaside?

CHUCKLING: The seaside?

When I went to the shops with Auntie Audrey,

we met Malcolm, and he'd been to the seaside.

Well, you start school on Monday. We haven't got time to go t'seaside.

How were your rounds?

I saw Dick Burke's collie again.

I'm certain it's cataracts now.

I had to tell Dick that if he really wanted it treated,

he'd have to go to Granville Bennett.

Did right by the dog, didn't you? I did, yes.

Mum? When can we go to the seaside?

Well, it's a bit tricky for us.

You don't really get holidays if you're a farmer.

But you do get to have loads of adventures on the farm.

I bet Malcolm doesn't do that, does he?

Do you get to go on holiday if you're a vet?

Well, it's still not easy, but yes.

Well, I'll just be a vet, then, not a farmer. Oh, will you?

Come on. Let's go and see your grandad.

Oh, God. It's too much. It really is.

Oh. Goodness' sake.

I've got Old Man Worsley in there giving me pearls of wisdom now.

I'm sorry. I'm not taking marriage advice

from a man who keeps a ferret down his trousers.

I think people just want to share in your big day.

It's only the registry office.

We'd be in there longer for a replacement ID card.

There it is -

that wild, passionate nature that Dorothy fell for.

Look shipshape, everyone. The man from the Ministry's here.

Hello! Tristan! Tris!

I come bearing gifts from afar - well, Leeds.

I thought you weren't home till tomorrow.

That was the plan, but when you excel in training

the way I have, it does buy you certain freedoms.

You've been thrown out, haven't you? No, I haven't, brother.

It's going extremely well.

There's nothing about artificial insemination of cattle

that I don't know.

You honestly didn't think I'd let you get married

without a long and very boozy lunch with the boys, did you?

Heh-hey! It's not necessary.

And anyway, I have to pack my case this evening.

I can put some clothes aside for you.

Really, there's no need, Mrs Hall. Thank you.

See, what concerns me is you're leaving everything

till the last second.

The Ministry would take a dim view of such haphazard practices.

Oh, God, is he gonna be like this the whole time?

PHONE RINGS I'll get it.

Hmm.

Darrowby 2297.

Granville. I'm glad you called. I was going to ask you about a dog.

Wait. Wait, wait, wait. Slow down.

Better line my stomach. I know his "boozy lunch".

It's all booze, no lunch.

Little wedding present. Mrs Hall!

I were gonna give it to you tonight, but...

...better have it now if you're going out.

You really shouldn't have. Thank you.

There's... There's nothing that I need.

Thought you might like a new one to take with you.

And don't you worry, I'll be telling Dorothy all your little tricks.

Sometimes, the dictionary is... ...is out of date.

Oh, yes, I've heard all about it.

You're the one with the penchant for slang.

Says the man who loves a foreign word.

"Bon mot" is perfectly acceptable.

It might be if it weren't two words.

I'd have won that round if you'd allowed it.

What's French for "sour grapes"? Oh...

SHE CHUCKLES

Well, I hope you'll drop by for a game.

Oh, I'm sure.

From time to time.

That was Granville on the telephone. He's got a horse with severe colic.

He's a small-animal specialist.

Since when was a horse a small bloody animal?

I didn't get the full story.

He didn't want to leave it unattended.

He just said that he needs help.

Granville Bennett needs help? From us?

I'm happy to handle it myself if you've...

I'll get my things. Righto.

You really didn't need to come, Siegfried.

It's a horse in trouble. I had to come.

As did I -

to escort you both to the pub at the earliest opportunity. Ha!

GRANVILLE: Up you get. Oh, dear God.

Right, come on. Here y'are.

That's right.

HORSE GROANS

Up you get, boy. No. Come on. Up. Granville.

Oh, you poor creature.

This is Matchbox. He's in a bad way, I'm afraid.

You don't look too great yourself, old chap.

When did it begin?

I've been fighting the colic all day yesterday and today.

Siegfried.

I thought you didn't treat horses.

The owner's one of my regulars. Brings me his dogs.

I said I'd take a look as a favour.

Should have been straightforward, but he's just getting worse.

By myself all through the night.

You should have called us straight away.

What have you given him so far?

Istizin as a laxative. Chloral hydrate to relieve the pain.

Arecoline? A few small shots.

But there's a hell of an impaction in there.

I don't wanna rupture the bowel.

There's been nothing through him for over 48 hours.

Come on, Matchbox. You just need to pass some muck.

At least you're keeping him moving.

I'm trying, but he's close to collapse.

Yes, well, if he goes down in this state, he's gonna get a torsion.

I'm sure I don't need to explain what that means.

No, Siegfried, you don't need to explain.

Whoa, whoa, whoa! Easy.

Up, up, up, up. Easy, easy.

There's still a few things we can try.

Could you arrange some fresh water, soap and a towel? Aye.

I'll take care of it. Here.

Good boy.

What do you think? Lousy, weak pulse.

I can hardly feel it.

Brick-red conjunctiva. Temperature?

103.

Shall we give him a sedative for the pain? Yep.

And then let's see if we can get some liquid paraffin in him

to lubricate things.

HORSE GROANS No, up, up, up!

But I'm afraid we may be too late.

KNOCKING AT DOOR Oh.

Oh, Mr Higgins. How do you do, Mrs Hall?

Hello there.

Would, er... Mr Farnon be available?

Oh, he's not here at the moment.

He very kindly bumped this one up the list yesterday

when I had a little panic about something he'd eaten.

Right as rain today.

But I wanted to say a proper thank you.

Oh, you're welcome to wait, but I don't know how long he'll be.

No, I can't wait, I'm afraid.

Have to get back for afternoon opening.

You've seen the queues, I'm sure. Oh, it's a palaver, this rationing.

Erm... Perhaps you could pass this...

Oh. ...to Mr Farnon.

Oh. Er... Wasn't expecting a delivery.

I've already used my coupons.

No need. It's a little extra for his trouble.

Good day, Mrs Hall. Come on, Buster.

DOG BARKS

Good boy. You're very brave.

Good boy.

There we are.

You know, I'm getting married in the morning.

So I hope we've got rid of it by then. Oh, Siegfried.

Ah, not to worry. It's calming my nerves.

You have nerves?

There we are.

Let's see if that helps.

He seems a little happier already.

He's not looking like he wants to collapse, at any rate.

So, now we wait.

I can't keep you here, not today of all days.

You must have plans.

I'm sure I can manage now.

No, it'll take a combined effort, I'm afraid.

He'll need more of everything,

and we've got to take turns keeping him moving.

You look like you're about ready to collapse yourself.

Spot the small-animal vet. SIEGFRIED LAUGHS

Go and get some rest in the car. We'll be fine.

GRANVILLE SIGHS Thanks, fellas.

Right, boys, we could be in this for the long haul. Hmm.

Keep him moving, Tristan. Keep talking to him.

You know, cricket scores or something.

So, artificial insemination of cattle.

Come on. Come on.

So, first of all, you need to ensure

that the proper standards of hygiene are being followed.

HELEN: Have you thought about getting extra hay for the winter?

Look, I know it's money we might not have to spend,

but if we get another bad 'un...

I've put the order in already. Eh?

I only had to ask you once. Are you feeling all right?

Well, we've got the beasts now, haven't we?

We'd best look after 'em.

I were thinking, come spring...

...we'll maybes get a couple more. Friesians?

Aye. Well, you've got all these big ideas, haven't you?

Best get started.

You're not having second thoughts already?

Oh, here's me going on about getting t'farm set for t'future

so Jimmy and Rosie can take it over and...

well, they might never want to.

They might just want to go t'seaside.

What's this?

Jimmy's not happy that farmers don't have holidays.

Right.

Well, they don't have to spend their whole lives

in a little office neither, do they?

They don't have to wear a suit. Hm.

He's so taken with being a vet.

And little Rosie loves animals.

They're only little, love. They don't know.

And I want them to be whatever they wanna be - course I do.

It does make you wonder.

All t'effort we're going to to get t'farm ready...

...with the cows and all that, making it fit for t'future.

There might be no-one to take it over, Dad.

My dad never took me to t'seaside neither.

I suppose not.

It never occurred to me that I missed out on anything as a kid.

I mean, you used to go in a barn

and come out with a lamb that weren't there before.

You'd stick grass in a cow, and milk'd come out the udder.

You'd blow a whistle, and t'dog would know to round up sheep.

It were like magic, that, to me.

Ah, well. You can't tell them what to do, love.

I've found that to my cost.

Hey, you never know.

Maybe Jenny's kids'll take it over.

Er, that's a good few years off yet. It might not be that long, Dad.

It's a good few years off yet. SHE LAUGHS

You're codding me on.

Good boy.

I reckon you were right, Siegfried. This could take hours.

It's a good thing I wrote my best man's speech on the train.

I've actually still got to do mine.

Siegfried! What?

I'm gathering my thoughts. Urgh.

You don't wanna be writing it when you're back from the pub.

You'll end up singing it to the tune

of "I Am The Very Model Of The Modern Major-General".

I tell you what, we'll do it now. What?!

James, swap.

It'll be good for Matchbox to listen to.

TRISTAN SIGHS Where's the pencil?

Right, you dictate. I'm all ears.

I'd much rather do this by myself alone.

That's a terrible start to a wedding speech.

"Unaccustomed as I am..."

I thought I might begin with a quotation from Marcus Aurelius.

"I would like to thank you all for coming to help celebrate our union."

Mrs Hall! Afternoon.

Afternoon, Lily. Hello.

Hello. Hello. How are you?

CHATTER

Now, Albert, would you like a little biscuit?

Thank you. SHE CHUCKLES

I hope no-one minds me bringing him, I were stuck.

Oh, who'd mind that cheeky face, eh? BOTH CHUCKLE

Beautifully presented, ladies.

Thank you, Florrie.

I've been hearing all about the nuptials from Mr Farnon -

very exciting.

But at the same time, poor old Diana Brompton.

They say she always carried a flame.

Siegfried wed - I never thought I'd see the day.

I think it took everybody by surprise.

You might not be quite so run off your feet from now on, eh?

I'll be plenty busy, chasing round after Jimmy and Rosie.

I think we know who you spend most of your time chasing round after.

I hope it's a nice day for you all.

I'll make sure I save you a slice of wedding cake.

You've done enough for us.

We'd have been in a pickle

without everything you've done for folk who were struggling.

Oh, it were more Mrs Pumphrey than me.

And then they bring in bread rationing.

Like things aren't hard enough.

I wouldn't mind. The baker didn't have any bread left this morning.

Doesn't even work.

What, none left?!

Mr Higgins, in the square? Aye.

Is that biscuit nice? MAGGIE CHUCKLES

JAMES: Keep going Siegfried.

"Dorothy and I soon realised we had much in common.

"Despite differing opinions on comic opera,

"we share a deep love of the German Romantics."

At least this is keeping Matchbox calm.

It's certainly sending me to sleep.

"It's testament to her character that though Dorothy lived out

"the war in the most bombed country in the world...

"..she remains full of joy, grace and good humour.

"And anyone who says that must be useful practise

"for being married to me... you're probably right."

ALL CHUCKLE Nice!

Right. Go and collect some eggs, please.

I've got to do my picture for school.

Oh, is that the picture you've had all summer to do? Mum!

Dolly's walking funny.

Oh, you're right.

See t'way she's bobbing her head, like she's trying to lay. Yeah.

There's nowt coming out, is there, Dolly?

She might be poorly.

There's definitely a swelling.

I think she's egg bound.

What's that?

Means there's an egg stuck inside her.

Better find Dad.

There's no time.

This'll have to come out, quick as you like. Come on.

Ernest? Yes, Mr Higgins.

Don't forget these. You know where they're going.

Right, I think that's everything.

But check your list to make sure. Right.

You know, I think Mr Higgins might have made a mistake this morning,

when he said there were no bread left.

He sounded quite sure. Why don't we ask him.

I have to get Albert to Mrs Griggs before work.

Have you got your ration book? It's in there.

I'll... I'll meet you back here.

ALBERT: I need a wee-wee. Come on, then. Let's go.

I need a wee-wee. All right. Let's go.

Mr Higgins.

Sorry, but a friend of mine came in

to get her bread ration this morning,

and she were told there weren't any?

Well, she must have come too late, Mrs Hall.

But you had enough to give Mr Farnon extra,

so I'm a little bit confused.

Well, that was a token of my thanks, is all.

I thought it would be welcome.

Oh, I'm not saying it in't,

but I'd hate to think it were at anyone else's expense.

I wondered if you might check in the back.

Oh, there'd be no point, Mrs Hall, we're completely out.

Right.

Well... sorry to have bothered you.

Mr Higgins? Aye.

I still need two loaves for Mr Wicks at the garage.

Well, we've no loaves...

...as you know.

As you know.

Did Mr Wicks bump you up the queue as well?

I beg your pardon?

Well, it sounds to me as if there might be bread available

so long as you've got summat to offer in return.

I've explained already... I'd like a loaf, please.

I'm rather busy at the moment.

I'll wait until you can check in the back. I've plenty of time.

DOG BARKS

You can be quiet and all, or you'll get in the van.

DOG BARKS Hush!

Sometimes, a warm bath does the trick.

But it don't seem to be working.

I think the egg's too high up.

HEN CLUCKS Shh, shh, shh, shh.

Thank you, Rosie.

Jimmy, pour a bit of oil in there.

Shh, shh, shh, shh.

All right, girl, all right. All right, girl.

I think we should wait for a vet.

I've kept chickens all my life, Jimmy Herriot.

If I waited for a vet every time an egg got stuck,

I'd have none left.

What are you going to do?

It'll have to come out, but very carefully.

If the egg cracks inside, it'll cause an infection.

Right, then. Let's see, shall we, Dolly, eh?

Shh, shh, shh, shh. Let's see, shall we?

Shh. That's it.

There it is. Shh, shh, shh.

But if she gets infected, will she die?

I need to concentrate now.

That's it, come on.

That's it, that's it. Come on.

That's it, come on.

Come on, come on, come on.

There it is. All right.

Yay.

And there you go.

Good girl. HEN CLUCKS

Well done, Dolly.

Shh, shh, shh, shh, shh. Well done.

Dolly's gonna need somewhere warm and quiet to calm herself.

Well done for spotting she wasn't very well, Rosie.

Well done, Mum.

"Nothing could make me happier than having you all here

"to mark this occasion -

"a new beginning for me in so many ways.

"It will be a little odd at first not seeing you all over breakfast -

"my brother...

"..James, Helen and the children...

"..Mrs Hall."

Yes, go on?

Erm...

"It will be a little odd at first..."

HORSE GROANS Whoa.

Whoa! On your feet, Matchbox.

That's it. On your feet, that's it.

Walk on. Walk on, walk on.

Let's dose him up again. Tristan. Yep.

There you go. That's it. That's it.

Shh, shh, shh, shh, shh, shh.

All right. Well, that should help with the pain.

I wouldn't have expected the first lot to wear off so quickly.

He's not in a good way, is he?

Perhaps it'll be best if we give him a little peace and quiet.

I'll stay with him.

You two might want to wake Granville.

Tell him it's not looking good.

Right.

All right. Walk on.

Come on. You're very brave.

Just stay calm.

Stay calm.

HIGGINS: What did I did say?

DOG BARKS Hush!

I've explained many times now - we have no bread.

What's going on?

Mr Higgins has got plenty of bread, it seems.

But he only gives it to those that suit him. What?!

We've all got to get used to the new system.

I realise it's a little complicated...

It's simple, as I see it. Everyone gets their fair share.

Mrs Hall, I am asking you very politely to leave my premises.

There's no getting through to him, Audrey.

It's the same in the pub -

don't listen when he's been told he's had enough either.

That why there's none left for her, is it?

Are you going to leave, Mrs Hall?

Because you are preventing me from doing my work.

I'll go when she gets her loaf of bread.

Right.

I'm afraid you give me no choice.

Ernest! Yes, Mr Higgins.

Go and find the Constable.

You're joking, aren't you?

Go on.

The Constable?

All right, let's try again, shall we?

"My wife and I would like to thank you all for coming.

"For making it such a... a memorable day.

"Especially my brother for what will no doubt be

"an inappropriate but excellent speech.

"James and Helen, for all their help and support.

"And Mrs Hall, for the food and... all her hard work and...

"..actually, for much more than that.

"For bringing Dorothy and me together.

"For the way she is, at this moment, rolling her eyes

"in embarrassment that someone should say a kind word about her.

"For her company.

"Her wisdom.

"Her friendship.

"For the many...

"..happy evenings we've spent playing cards and word games.

"The way she refuses to play a vulgar word

"even if she'd win with it.

"For the look she gives me when I've said something I shouldn't,

"which is often.

"The way she puts up with my rats. My... sardines.

"All of my little foibles.

"For the way she allows me to be...

"..me...

"..without pretence...

"..without doubt.

"For the countless...

"..innumerable ways in which she makes my life better.

"I cannot imagine my life without her."

Matchbox!

JAMES: Oh-ho, he's done it! Siegfried!

TRISTAN: Good man!

Good man!

What a lovely sight. He's done it!

He's gonna be all right! Siegfried, you're a marvel!

GRANVILLE CHUCKLES

Good lad!

Yes, well, erm... Yes, old boy.

He'll need another jab for enteritis before we go,

but, yes, he should be fine now.

I can't thank you all enough.

I thought I was coming in to bad news. Matchbox, you beauty.

You know what this calls for, don't you, laddie?

Oh. Well done, Siegfried.

There we go.

EXHALES

Such a relief, laddie.

I'd never have forgiven myself

if anything had happened to that animal.

It's a lot of pressure, having your own business.

All that training, all that experience.

A day like today...

...it's enough to have you asking yourself

whether you're any kind of vet at all.

You're an excellent vet.

In fact, you had me a little bit rattled when you first came to town.

Rattled?

You've done all that research, you're good at business,

you've got your own practice already.

You've made so much more of yourself than I have.

James...

Yes, I've thrown myself into my work.

But it comes at a cost.

There's weeks where I hardly see Zoe.

Things we've put off until I've got properly on my feet.

Things perhaps that... we've put off too long.

You are so lucky to have everything you do.

You must come and visit.

You're welcome anytime. Hm.

Well...

I'll drink to that, laddie.

Cheers. Cheers.

Ahhh.

JAMES COUGHS

DOOR OPENS DOROTHY: Only me!

Oh, it's the blushing bride! Oh, get away with you!

My mummy saved that chicken. Did she now?

The egg was stuck, and she got it out.

It was like magic!

Oh, haven't you got a great mummy!

I just popped in to see if Audrey had finished me outfit.

Oh, she's not in, but it's all ready for you to try on.

I'll make you a brew, eh? Yeah. Lovely.

Oh.

She's a blooming marvel, that Audrey Hall.

Oh. Is this new?

Oh, Audrey bought it for Siegfried. Wedding present.

You play, don't you? Siegfried loves that game.

Ah, I've been drawn in occasionally. But I think they've gone easy on me.

Oh, me an' all. Him and Audrey are on it hours some nights.

You've never seen him happier.

HELEN CHUCKLES

Hm-hm.

Right.

You've got no white tips on your rear mudguard. Sort it out.

Now, what's the to-do?

The lady's been asked to leave the premises.

She won't go.

Mrs Hall, isn't it?

Is there a problem, madam?

Not as long as Mr Higgins follows the rationing rules, no.

If there's no bread, there's no bread.

That's just how it is.

We don't want to have a breach of the peace, Mrs Hall, now, do we?

Make your way home, please.

I'll go home when this lady gets the bread she's entitled to.

It doesn't matter, Audrey. Yes, it does matter.

I know Mr Higgins, I know he's a decent sort.

I know times are hard for everyone,

and bread rationing's probably the last thing he needs.

But it's not an excuse to take advantage.

That's not right.

I think you've made your point.

Now, on your way, please. Constable.

Or you'll be coming down to the station with me.

Right, then.

I don't think so!

Maggie. This lady's never asked for owt.

Even now - it's one loaf of flamin' bread for me!

If you want to arrest her, you'll have to arrest me, too.

And me. And me.

And me. And me an' all.

Are you sure you haven't got one loaf of bread?

OK, Drovers? Absolutely. Siegfried?

Now's our chance. Come on.

There we go. What do you think, Rosie?

Pretty. So pretty!

Dorothy. Siegfried, you're not supposed to be here!

Yes. DOROTHY CHUCKLES

He's seen me now. Hopefully, the sky won't fall in.

I bet that's James back as well.

Right, Rosie, come on, let's go and find your dad.

Dorothy, I didn't realise you'd be here.

What's the matter?

i-I was hoping I might have some time to, erm... to think and...

I don't know, perhaps...

put some foolish ideas out of my head.

What are you talking about?

DOORBELL RINGS

Sorry.

JAMES: We'll turn the car round!

This'll wind that soppy sod up, won't it?

BOTH LAUGH

Mr Farnon. Sorry, Mrs Longstaff, we're not open at the moment.

Oh, it's not my dog.

It's your housekeeper. What about her?

She's got herself into some bother

over bread rationing with Mr Higgins.

What? The Constable's been called.

Siegfried...

I'll be as fast as I can.

DOOR CLOSES

Now, you must be Dorothy.

Where's the Constable? MAN: Over there.

APPLAUSE Thank you, ladies.

Mrs Hall!

Don't worry, I'll deal with this. Mr Farnon.

Constable, have you really nothing better to do with your time?

Mr Farnon!

I know this is Darrowby,

but if you look hard enough, you can find some real criminals,

rather than housekeepers in need of bread.

Is this what they train you for now?

Arresting ladies for possession of a dangerous shopping basket?

I want all this nonsense to stop right now.

Mr Farnon. And you, Mr Higgins.

After I did your dog a favour, this is all the thanks I get?

He is going to give the lady what she needs,

and you are going to let her go about her business

with no further a-do. Have I made myself clear?

Mr Farnon, I've got the bread.

Jolly good. Carry on!

Aye. She seems absolutely fine.

What would have been really good is if you'd followed it up

with some buttered soldiers to dip in.

Well, your son were impressed, so there.

Sorry, but your face when you saw the loaf!

Well, you might perhaps have told me earlier.

Well, there were no stopping you.

Talk of dangerous shopping baskets an' that.

What happened? Oh, nothing much.

Just Mr Farnon nearly got himself a night in a cell.

What?! Oh, I'm glad you're amused.

MRS HALL LAUGHS

Actually, it were very kind of you.

And a little bit brave.

Daft, but brave.

SHE LAUGHS

Can you take me home please, Siegfried?

Yes, of course. Is everything all right, Dorothy?

Yes. Yes, of course.

I'm about to get started on the flowers.

Did you get the chance to try on the dress?

It was perfect, Audrey. Thank you.

Have you eaten something? DOOR CLOSES

You should've eaten something. You'll be famished. I'm fine.

Allow me.

HE GROANS

CANS RATTLING

Congratulations!

Can you stop, please?

Quite breath-taking. Yes.

Dorothy, when you came back into my life...

...you made me happy in a way I had not expected to be again.

It's unforgivable of me to say what I have to say.

It's loathsome. The worst thing I've ever done.

You must believe I didn't know till now.

I didn't know I... I couldn't...

It's not easy to say. You've said it all.

Your actions speak louder than your words, Siegfried.

I actually did think we'd have a life together.

I did think it would be rather nice.

Unusual. But nice. I'm sure it would.

I won't say it's not hurtful or embarrassing. It is.

It's not as if I haven't lived through worse

and come out the other side.

I just thought I might have put all that drama behind me.

I care about you, deeply.

It's not quite enough, is it?

I can't marry you, Dorothy.

I'm truly sorry.

I'm glad, in a way.

I wouldn't want to be married to someone who doesn't love me

with their whole heart.

I deserve better than that. Yes, you do. Yes.

And at least you've been honest.

Does she know?

Here you are. Grab this, Rosie. Before Dash gets it, quick!

HELEN CHUCKLES

You not helping, Jimmy?

I'm drawing a picture of my family for school.

Auntie Audrey's found him an old roll of wallpaper to draw on.

No, she didn't, I took it out the cupboard.

Oh, Jimmy. You must ask before you take things.

That's it, Rosie, let's get it looking nice

for Uncle Siegfried and Dorothy.

Where you going? ROSIE GIGGLES

Where you going? No, no! Oh, no!

Are you trying to play tricks on your daddy, are you, Rosie?!

You rascal, you got me!

Dorothy rang.

She didn't want to get into the reasons why.

So I don't understand.

I-I know it's, erm... upsetting. She's me friend.

This morning, she was so happy.

It was never my intention... And what's worse is...

...I helped it along.

She said herself.

None of it would have happened but for me.

None of this is your doing. It's all me.

Well, you didn't have to rush in.

You could have stopped to think...

...just for once.

I've behaved unforgivably...

...but I hope that in time, you'll realise why...

I...

I'll need to wash and iron some fresh bed linen.

I wasn't expecting you to stay after tomorrow.

And if you can give me your...

ration book when you've time to think on.

Is that all right, Mr Farnon?

Yes.

Yes, Mrs Hall.

So, is it bad form to start the wedding cake before the wedding?

What's the matter?

I don't think the wedding's happening.

What?

Siegfried?

Come and see my picture! Oh, Jimmy, now's not the time...

No, no, that's all right.

Go on, let's see it. Come on, show us what you've drawn.

Auntie Audrey, you sit here. Uncle Siegfried, you sit here.

Righto. And, Mum, you sit there.

Right. Thank you.

Rosie, you hold the end.

Can everyone see?

Yes, we can all see.

My family. This is my house where I live.

Very good, Jimmy.

This is me and my sister Rosie.

This is my uncle Tristan. He's in bed cos he's a bit lazy.

Er, rude! I have a new job now! HELEN CHUCKLES

This is my Auntie Audrey and my Uncle Siegfried,

playing their word game.

This is my mum.

She's a farmer.

When I'm older, I'm going to look after the farm,

even if I can't go on holiday.

Aw!

And this is my dad.

When I'm not on the farm, I'm going to be a vet like him.

He's the best vet in the world.

Ah, second or third best, possibly.

Thank you, Jimmy.

Oh, yeah. And on Saturdays, I'm going to be a footballer.

JAMES CHUCKLES

APPLAUSE

MRS HALL: Very good! SIEGFRIED: Well done, Jimmy.

Well done, son. Brilliant! Eh?

It's all good. Well done, you.

Let's have a look at this.

JAMES: How long did that take you?

This is fantastic. Did you help? Did you help your brother?

HELEN: I like all the colours.

Do you think I'll be a good footballer?

You're already a good footballer. And farmer!

We'll go out for a game later.

What's all this about me being in bed, Jimmy?!

OVERLAPPING CHAT, LAUGHTER

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