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Alone and adrift in a big city.

Anna would want me to take you
in hand.

Mummy! Mummy! Come see!

Come on! Granny's pretty!

Granny looks great!

- Quick!
- Shabbat.

I would be thrilled if you come,

but only if you're
truly comfortable with it.

One never knows
unless one tries.

Happiness is my enemy.

How do you say
you've made my dreams come true

and that terrifies me?

Just like that.

But I have to stop running
from us.

No more fear.

I can do it.

I've been thinking.

How would you like it?

Sell?

I've offered it to Harry.

I reckon I can snag him a loan
through Missy.

I need to follow through
on the new film deal

with Burbank National Pictures.

They're in town.

Just wear a wedding ring
at least.

You will be viewed as cheap
and your child a bastard.

They need to know sometime.

A community clinic, mine to run,
totally independently.

What do you think?

Social medicine's on the rise.
Jack may make it work.

Well, that's for me to judge.

It won't.

That stays in this room.

Shove your offer.

Don't add to your woes
by making trouble!

For the first time,
I think we might not make it.

Goodbye.

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Certainly! Go on!

Yes, they're out there getting
his mother's car now.

She'll never marry him.

For seven years,
she's been saying she will.

That's why she won't.

She'll never marry anyone.

Mark's just proposed to Julia,

but Jacqueline still holds
a torch for him.

Mm!

There I was thinking my life's
in turmoil.

Mama.

Hopefully by this afternoon
I'll have some wonderful news.

You're going to be sensible,
aren't you?

I'm going to be me.

- Terry.
- Ah! How are you?

Just over here.

Good.
I'm not late.

They're delayed.

It gives us time to prepare.

Oh, what on earth?

Four and a half months.

Ah.
And... no husband?

Not a hint of one.

- You should have said something.
- Show and tell.

This is utterly irresponsible.

I think we both need a drink.

You could have at least dressed
to conceal.

It'll come out eventually.

When the ink's dry.

Thank God they're late.

Marielle is around the corner.

Buy yourself something capacious
quickly.

Why?

Dry martini, olive.
Thank you.

And you'd better make hers
a double.

It's off
if they see you like that.

Why?

- Why?
- Yes.

You know as well as I do.

Oh, you'll give marvelous
interviews looking like that.

And photos?

Miss Anna Bligh?

Look what happened to Bergman
with Rossellini,

and she's one of the world's
biggest stars.

Hollywood is conservative.

They won't touch an unwed mother
with a barge pole.

- Let's see.
- Anna...

You're presuming.

I'm prepared to take a risk.

Indulge me.

You're prepared to risk this?

That's what you'll be losing.

Goodness.
They are keen.

That buys a lot of security
for you and your child.

Someone has to draw a line
in the sand.

But not today.

- Oh!
- What?

- Ah. Yes, sir.
- Hi.

Looks like we'll see,
doesn't it?

Mm.

They might surprise.

Gentlemen.

The grog's arrived.
How many are you expecting?

I'm determined we don't run dry.

So it seems.

You've cleared the budget?

What James doesn't know
won't hurt him.

You've been sorely missed.

Look at these.

It puts the "wa-wa"
into "boudoir."

You like?

Oh, I love.

I'll be touting them
around the party.

If you don't get
more commissions,

it won't be my fault.

Oh, the old pile
is coming alive.

And I don't mean me.

Oh, look.
Our guest is settling in.

Oh, he's an adorable boy.
I'll let him know you're here.

How exactly did Henry happen?

He came thinking Elizabeth
was still here,

and Prudence harangued him
into staying...

at least until after
his operation.

The old pile is coming alive.

And you do mean her.

So?

So?

That too-forced smile.

What's beneath?

What could he have said that
wouldn't have shattered you?

Anything that indicated a notion
of change.

He's being dumped
after years of dedication

and his answer is to stay fixed
in a different guise.

He could have found
a new hospital,

improved his credentials,

even taken a break
to consider his options.

But he goes back
to the man who's ousting him

and floats a plan

to be little more
than a GP-cum-social worker.

He sees it as nobly motivated,

but it just shows how blinkered
his horizons are.

Say it to him, not me.

We'd be on the same merry-go-
round we've been on for years.

'Round and 'round,
settling nothing.

But you've been living
with things as they are.

You have this wonderful new job.

What's changed?

I had a glimpse
of something new.

I didn't truly realize
until then

how... desperately I wanted it,

not just a compromise patch
over the wound.

You love him.

Which is why s-saying goodbye
broke my heart.

He knows?

I'm too much of a coward.

But I knew as I left Ash Park...

...then it's over.

We'll die with a whimper,
not a bang.

It all sounds so bleak.

For me.

But if I do it well enough,
I can...

minimize the pain for him.

Having you helps.

Having a friend I can talk to
honestly...

...who I know can understand.

I'll need it.

Well, you know what I want.

I'm not blind.

But I will do nothing
until I know you're free.

Thank you.

For my own protection
perhaps as much as for yours.

Sir?
The telephone.

Anna Bligh.

Over there, sir.

Ah.

Henry, darling!

Thank you.

Come.
Commiserate.

Are you sure you need more?

Need?
No.

Want?
Very much.

Two!
Thank you.

One for this gorgeous man
who I have treated so poorly.

I just... I wanted to get things
out of the way before we spoke,

and, well,
out of the way they are.

I've lost a rather large sum
of money.

My publisher, too.

Seems I am unseemly in the eyes
of Burbank National Pictures.

Grand gestures
are not appreciated.

I feel very noble
and very depressed.

Start at the start.

How are you?
Are you all right?

I was so pleased to hear
that Prudence took you in.

You first.
And only one more drink.

I'm a bit of a scandal.

A lovable one.

Go.

Well...

You have no intention
of marrying?

No.

I see.

You understand the position
that puts us in.

Can't my work speak for itself?

Do you have to highlight me
in the process?

Maybe not now, but if we pour
money into filming

and this gets out...

If you could guarantee
you'll be married by then.

I don't see what difference
it makes.

The film is the film,
and it is adult material.

So are you...
unmarried, with a kid.

That's too adult.

This is a woman's picture,

and women are
far more judgmental than men.

If we could get some guarantee.

We like your work.
We want it.

Come back to us married,
the deal stands.

So I show the wedding
certificate, you show the check?

That's about it.

That's not why I'm here.

Oh, no, my darling.

Ah.

I'm afraid I... lost my cool.

This is such hypocrisy.

We all know what goes on
in Hollywood.

You flaunt stars
like two-dollar whores.

But perish the thought
a woman makes an adult choice

to raise a child on her own.

- Well, then the heavens fall.
- Enough!

I will not marry to satisfy
your double standard.

If that sees me out of pocket,
fine.

And it certainly does.

I've never seen so many zeroes
in my life.

I don't know what you think
you're doing.

You're a talented author.

It saddens me
to see you implode.

What, that's it?

Well, the other studios
will feel exactly the same.

I can't imagine what you think
you've achieved.

And... what do you think
you've achieved?

At least I know now
what my work's worth.

Nothing.

Something.

Everything.

What?

I'll raise our baby, unmarried,
head held high.

Thought you'd want the honors.

I like to think she's watching.

I'd say she is.

Now let's see what response
this gets.

It's called testing the waters.

Blokes.
Talkin'.

Well, stranger things
have happened.

Mm.

Pass them around.

Good afternoon, gentlemen.

I'm chief recruiting officer.

What do you reckon?

She was a pillar of the
community, so it's very fitting.

Always say the right thing, eh?

I'll do me darndest for you.

Shouldn't you be at home?

I'm collecting my things.

I could have brought them.

I needed the moment.

I've had bits of myself
scattered around

for six years now.

Oh!
This is David's.

Keep it for the littlies.

Quite a wrench.

I've nursed
for my entire adult life.

Must feel strange.

Especially with what
you've got planned.

I'd love to be a part of it.

But I need to give Mrs. Bligh
a go.

Elizabeth saw it as a job.

Maybe that's the way
to approach it, you know?

You're just carrying on working.

I hope it's enough.

Won't know till you try.

I won't.

I want to cry.

Truth?

So do I.

Good boy.

Baruch ata Adonai,
Eloheinu melech haolam,

...asher kidishanu
bimitzvotav vetzivanu,

l'hadlik ner shel Shabbat.

Shabbat shalom.

- Shabbat shalom.
- Shabbat shalom.

Yes.

The done thing.

Shabbat shalom.

Yeah?

Doctor, before I head home,
may I?

Make it quick.

Indeed.

There was confusion at the CWA.

What might that be?

Our women's clinic... no more.

What does it mean...
"men's groups"?

Will this simply encourage them
to come together to complain

against whatever comforts
you're offering their wives?

Is that what the women
are saying?

Well, it was their space.

And it still will be.
"Us and them" doesn't help.

We ladies and men
are not the same, Doctor.

There is a divide.

There was sanctuary, knowing
that the clinic was ours.

Maybe the blokes need some space
too.

They have the public bar.

Booze and bombast, Doris.

They might need a place
to talk their feelings.

Men don't.

Maybe they should.

Maybe there wouldn't have been
a Stan O'Rourke

if he'd had a place
to get it off his chest, hmm?

Perhaps.

I'll manage it
so we can all share.

You think I wouldn't?

If anything, it'll be better.

How?

That was for me to figure.

For now, just accept the fact.

I do.

I shall be your emissary.

I'd appreciate that.

Sleep tight.

Did you like it, Granny?

Yes.
I did.

Good night.

Roll over now.

The house is still resting
firmly on its foundations.

Sometimes fear needs fearing

more than the things
that we fear.

It's a "be fabulous" party.

Delia's not stinting,
but it's money well spent.

She's invited the wealthy
of your old set

and a smattering of mine.

Needless to say, none would
get into Casa Swanson

in the normal run of events.

How will Prudence cope?

She's revealing
her inner fag hag.

A monster is born.

We miss you!

Olivia says hello.

Georgie's sleeping. She can't.
So we're sitting vigil.

Glad she's there?

She asks if we're happy
to have her.

It's wonderful to be here.

Madly!

That's Uncle William.
Georgie's won a heart.

Oh, I'm sure.

Wish us well
for winning some later.

I'm sure you will.

Give my love.

Anna sends her love.

Sounds like Grandmother's car.

Mother's just arrived.
She'll want a quick word.

I'll hand you over
as soon as she comes in.

Send them safely home.

They'll be spoiled rotten.

She deserves it.

She's earned it.

So all through here is going to
be a huge arch, Moroccan style.

Oh!
There you are.

No Elizabeth?

She's using the rigors
of the drive home as her excuse.

It's lucky
she's not still living here.

She'd have no choice.

I'm sure.

Where does Delia find
such handsome men?

Joint's positively creak
with the waiters at my soirees.

I hope you approve.

I shall write to my Andrew
and scandalize him.

Ah.
There you are.

I'm sure you approve.

Gorgeous!

Even before the guests arrive.

Um, I forgot to mention
there may be an extra.

- Oh, yes?
- He didn't commit.

Do tell.

Uh, Harry Polson.

He was good to me
when I was low.

Then fling the doors wide.

Excuse me.

Delia, dear!

She's in her element.

Alarmingly.

How's Anna?

Alternating between defiance
and deflation.

I left her discussing it
with Mother.

Elizabeth's there?

Just now.

Ah.
I'll be back.

No day of rest?

- Mine soon.
- Indeed.

Keeps me at it.

Well, now the paperwork.

You check it over.

If it all makes sense,
then, uh, we'll get it started.

You don't have to do this.

- I want to.
- I know Sarah wants...

I want to.

Harry... it occurred to me
at our wedding

that there you were,
bearing witness for a man who...

...I'll admit it, was part
of treating you shabbily.

You've shown dignity with James.

You've been a good friend
for that alone.

And yes, for Sarah.

She's deeply fond of you.

Means a lot.

I'll put these up in the house.

You get back to it.

Thank you.

All work and no play.

Even God took a break on Sunday.

If you've been sent to fetch me,
your trip is wasted.

If you've come for Anna, good.
She needs distraction.

Uh, neither.

Well, take her anyway.
She's in a funk.

I'm glad you and she
are talking.

Well, what did she say?

Well, that you'll be mother and
father but not husband and wife.

Not without its challenges,
I expect.

The child will be loved.

What's most important.

And protected.

That's not why I'm here.

Well, you're a start.

Just checking.

Come in.

Well, no one's going to open up
in front of a copper.

What about the copper
opening up?

Nah.

Tough as old boots, me.
No need.

Next time.

If there is one.

I'm in it for the long haul.

Does Carolyn know?

No.
And ideally, nor should Jack.

You're the one best placed
to control it.

Is Mr. Burton normally
so unpleasant?

He has the surgeon's conviction
of always being right.

In spades.

Sir Richard is fueling it.

Well, he couldn't resist
another thrust of the rapier.

Can you talk to the board?

No.

Surely you must be able...

Just weeks ago, I would have
sailed in guns ablaze.

But only one person
can solve this... Jack.

Everyone's problems their own.

You and Anna too.

Make your choices
as best you can

from the information available.

That's all Jack requires...
a heads-up.

Not just the outside
that's changed.

You inform Jack,
and then I'll set the scene.

Hello?

Mr. Burton.
Elizabeth Goddard.

Uh, might we meet
this afternoon?

Uh, he's sound asleep.

The, uh, ride wore him out.

What's all this?

I've been going through
the accounts.

Well trained by Mother.

I now have a degree
in household management.

Ah.

- We spend too much, you know.
- How so?

Well, we could do with half
the staff.

If I'm to be mother and wife,
I don't need waiting on,

and I've offered help
in the kitchen.

I bet that went down well.

Yes.
Cook is very protective.

- It's her domain.
- My home.

Ah.
Total commitment.

It's how I am.

I had noticed.

I must say I'm surprised.

Why?

How you're embracing domesticity
so fully.

A lot more besides.

I can help with the books,

I can school David if he doesn't
settle well at the local,

and I'd like to do more
around the property.

- I'm perfectly capable.
- I have no doubt.

And we could do more
charitably...

possibly a food service
for some of the older folks.

And you're thinking
of culling staff?

The way you're going,
we'll end up hiring.

I want Ash Park to be more
than just the house on the hill.

- It's our house on the hill.
- But let's bring it to earth.

Let's make it matter.

Anything you want.

As long as you're fulfilled
and happy.

I am.

I will be.

I might ask cook about what it
would take to do a food service.

I'll make it seem like her idea.

- You're learning!
- Ha!

Mildred, that Canberra number
again, please.

Oh, thank you.

Agatha, I've been thinking about
leftovers.

How so, ma'am?

Well, I hate to see good food
going to waste.

Mm.
Crying shame, I call it.

Perhaps we could put our heads
together on it.

No, no.
Uh, the idea, it appeals.

The, uh, the timing's bad.

Does a refusal now
preclude a yes later?

Then you may hear from me.

It depends on my wife.

It could be months.

No, no.

I-I will tell her when...

...if it's right.

Good.

Doesn't everyone look
thrilled to be here?

Oh, it's such a variety.

Oh, I do hope some of my set
arrive soon.

Oh! There's some now!
Hello!

Hello.

So most of these
are your old friends?

Oh, still friends, really.

We always look forward
to seeing each other.

Such glamorous guests.

Where have these people been
all my life?

Who is that exotic creature
just arriving?

I'm not sure.

Bill. Bob. Bruce?

A man?

In a fabulous frock.

And the way Delia's gushing,
with a house needing attention.

The good thing
about a lot of this crowd...

no children
to soak up the money.

Perhaps it's best
Elizabeth did decline.

I hope your gang
won't be too shocked.

Oh, carefully chosen.

I must bring out the cigarettes.

Over there.

They're sharing!

Your education continues.

Henry.

You sent Hollywood packing

and you're worried
about a gaggle of homosexuals?

More like my tongue.

I'm likely to fire away again
if they start on this.

This could well be the least
judgmental reaction we'll get.

Well, at least
it's going to be witty.

With queens?

You ready?

As I'll ever be.

Into the fray.

My sweets!

Arriving together.

Public statement?

We won't lie if asked.

It seems an afternoon
for honesty.

Prudence?

Her eyes are on approving
stalks.

Oh!
Oh, welcome!

And adieu!

Gorgeous!

- This special smoking.
- Yes?

I love it.
It's beautiful.

- Oh.
- I had a small puff myself.

I think perhaps discretion.

The garden or the Moroccan room.

I'll spread the word.
Take over.

Can I leave this to you?

I promised I'd return.

It's delicious.

And you were worried
about being the scandal.

It does add perspective.

They're like you were
with the Americans.

Hmm?

Well, thumbing their noses
at society.

I mean,
what harm does it do anyone?

What harm does that?

Oh, so priceless.

It glistens all over the place.

Is it an heirloom?

Today Prudence,
tomorrow the world.

We can but hope.

- We are on welcoming duty.
- Mm.

Uh, welcome!
Hello. Welcome.

Delia is through there.

Mervyn Peel and Stephen Black.

Henry!

Overtaxing your hand,
naughty boy.

- And, uh, you are?
- Anna Bligh.

Not the?

A famous girl, chum.
Trust you.

Your book jacket says
you're single.

I am.

Feel free to congratulate
the father.

Oh.
Well, is he here?

Point him out.

Slap me down with a feather.

But not...

No.

Well, Fox, you fox.

Too camp!

Mr. Burton.
Come in.

This is a courtesy call.

I am aware of your history
with the board.

History... past tense.

You're here to talk
to the future.

Speak openly.

I'll leave you.

I came to see you.

But this is what you're getting.

Excuse me.

I thought Henry Fox knew what
side his bread's buttered on.

You're an unpleasant prick,
aren't you?

I think...

You're not used to
the direct approach?

That's the trouble
with you surgeons,

especially the higher you go.

There's no one to say no.

Well, I am.

- I think...
- Shut up and listen.

I could handle you turning
a job interview into a coup.

I could just deal
with your supercilious manner

when I explained my view
of a shared future.

But there is no way I'm standing
back and letting you play games

with the patients
I've poured my life into.

So you can give credence
to my idea,

you can work with me
and respect it,

- or you can piss off.
- I'm not listening to this.

Give it a proper go...

and I might... repeat...
might... revise my opinion

you're a self-centered,
arrogant bastard.

This is outrageous!

What's outrageous
is you swanning in

like some minor Machiavelli,

manipulating my hospital
before you've even started.

Any surgeon who puts his ego
ahead of his patients

is a shit surgeon in my book.

Have we got a deal?

We certainly have not.

All right.

Then here's how it goes.

I've got an appointment
with the board tomorrow.

Elizabeth and Henry are coming,

and we're laying the whole thing
out in front of them.

Henry is bringing
a talented young colleague

and an offer of both
of their skills in lieu of you.

There's no way we're letting you
loose on the place.

A second-rate doctor,

a fairy who can't operate,
and some ring-in?

And she's yesterday's news.

Are the staff?

Either the board takes the deal
or it's a full walkout.

They voted.

Board won't risk that.

Do you want it known you were
dropped by a country hospital?

The great Neil Burton, rejected.

I'd retire with my reputation
intact.

Well...

...perhaps I misjudged you.

There is fire.

When it comes to my patients.

We perhaps could have worked
together.

No hope now.

No.

Do I cancel the board meeting?

Your hick hospital is welcome
to stay firmly in the past.

And you're welcome
to bugger off.

No wonder you listen
to Richard Bennett.

Tell him to enjoy his seat
on the board

while he's still got it.

Remind me never to play poker
with you.

I have never seen a hand bluffed
so well.

Well, now I'd better
actually get Henry

and some whiz kid on board

and I'll have myself a hospital
and a clinic.

Mine.

Four.

One, two, three, four.

Your turn.

- Three!
- Three!

One, two, three.

- Who's winning?
- I am!

I'm going to win.

No, you're not.

Cook's just baked a cake.
Fresh out of the oven.

Why don't you go and get some?

I have to talk to Mummy.

That didn't take
too much prompting.

What is it?

Don't worry.

It's, uh, it's nothing serious.

I'd made a choice
not to tell you something,

and I suddenly realized
that that was wrong.

I didn't want to throw a spanner
in the works.

You're trying so hard here.

But I think you should know.

Yes?

I've been contacted
by the Israeli Embassy.

My time in Canberra,
your history,

our time on the kibbutz, David.

If I'm agreeable,
they'll ask Menzies to add me

to our diplomatic staff
in Israel.

They want someone who can see
the complexities as they are.

They want you to...

Us.

You too.

You're very much part of it.

Just as you're embracing this.

But it's wrong
that we don't decide together.

How long?

Three years at least.
They want a commitment.

What about Ash Park?

We'd get in a manager.

Roy's here.

Harry would help,
given what we've done.

It would be wonderful for David.

It would.

- I'd love it.
- I know.

But I don't want to make
a false start here.

The timing's appalling.

Well, we wouldn't have to
take off immediately.

So?

A few days ago, yes.

Today...

...I'm not so sure.

Zelda's mumsy has been too dear
about us.

We're so lucky
when so many get rejected.

"It's better than being left
on the shelf."

That's what she said,
the darling.

Better Sappho than solo,
it seems.

- Who are you expecting?
- Oh, I know.

He can't keep his eye
from the door.

A new fella?
Tell.

No.

Just Harry Polson.

Adorable Harry?

You're not stuck on him?

No.

He's not my type.

Says he,
madly watching the door.

More like you're not his,
if he's a no-show.

You always take it too far.

If all the world were like this.

Stranger, but truer.

He was wondering if I had
any ideas for radio serials.

He's a producer.

No judgment, no "you're too
scandalous to be employed."

I was thinking "Tender Vines."

You tore it up.

Mm.
It's all in here.

And I'm ready to face it now,
finally.

Good.

You know I love you.

Same.

We will make
superlative parents.

Who needs marriage?
We're trailblazers.

Oh, brave new world
that has such people in it.

I'll go find Prudence
and she can show you the plans.

We're hiring Prudence
for publicity.

She's been marvelous.

- They're nice together.
- Mm-hmm.

They'll make it work
in their own way.

Like you.

You're managing a good face.

Ah.
Who wants frowns?

If it all gets too much.

I just might.

Possibly.

You sure you don't want to come?

I am happily ensconced here.

I'll live vicariously
through your tales.

Coward.

I can't wait to tell her.

We still make a good team.

I'm getting you back
on the board.

Sir Richard wouldn't know
what struck him.

No. It depends what I do
with this place.

Are we any closer to a decision?

I think so.

One partly inspired by you
and partly by Douglas.

When I'm more sure of it myself.

Go.

The thing I dread most...
is losing control.

From the minute I entered
Ravensbruck, I had none.

And leaving,
I vowed never to lose it again.

That is my greatest fear...
losing control.

And it's time I faced it.

Evens we stay.

Odds we go.

- No.
- Submitting to chance.

- Sarah...
- I have to.

I have to.

Are you sure?

And I'm not scared.

Well.

Well.

♪ When no one else
can understand me ♪

♪ When everything I do
is wrong ♪

♪ You give me love
and consolation ♪

♪ You give me hope to carry on ♪

♪ And you try to show your love
for me ♪

♪ In everything you do ♪

♪ That's the wonder ♪

♪ The wonder of you ♪

♪ And when you smile,
the world is brighter ♪

♪ You touch my hand,
and I'm a king ♪

♪ Your kiss to me
is worth a fortune ♪

♪ Your love for me
is everything ♪

♪ And you're always there
to lend a hand ♪

♪ In all I try to do ♪

♪ That's the wonder ♪

♪ The wonder of you ♪

♪ Guess I'll never know ♪

♪ The reason why you love me
as you do ♪

♪ That's the wonder ♪

♪ The wonder of you ♪

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