1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:03,759 Mrs Hardacre is entirely unqualified. 2 00:00:03,760 --> 00:00:07,599 Her classroom is a hotbed of immorality. 3 00:00:07,600 --> 00:00:10,319 You didn't tell your father about the canning machine investment? 4 00:00:10,320 --> 00:00:12,839 I want it to be a surprise. Liza Hardacre, will you marry me? 5 00:00:12,840 --> 00:00:14,519 The man seems too good to be true. 6 00:00:14,520 --> 00:00:15,919 "My dearest Arthur, 7 00:00:15,920 --> 00:00:19,439 "I have developed feelings towards you of a romantic nature." 8 00:00:19,440 --> 00:00:21,559 This is it. This is our chance. 9 00:00:21,560 --> 00:00:24,039 Now we prepare our attack. 10 00:00:24,040 --> 00:00:26,319 Captain Blackwood has squandered the family fortune. 11 00:00:26,320 --> 00:00:27,839 You're nothing but a liar! 12 00:00:27,840 --> 00:00:30,400 No-one messes with the Hardacres! No-one! 13 00:01:09,840 --> 00:01:11,839 Er... Load those up on the cart for me, please. 14 00:01:11,840 --> 00:01:12,879 Yes, ma'am. Ma'am. 15 00:01:12,880 --> 00:01:16,519 You know I'm not one to complain, but we only have two days 16 00:01:16,520 --> 00:01:20,039 to organise this Harvest Festival, and we're stretched thin as it is. 17 00:01:20,040 --> 00:01:22,559 Mrs Dryden, I promised the vicar I'd help. 18 00:01:22,560 --> 00:01:24,039 And Liza needs a distraction 19 00:01:24,040 --> 00:01:26,440 after that idiot Blackwood broke her heart. 20 00:01:28,080 --> 00:01:30,359 Oh, no, no. This is wrong. 21 00:01:30,360 --> 00:01:33,559 Maybe we'll use those apples for bobbing and then dress it 22 00:01:33,560 --> 00:01:35,639 with some decorations and make it look all... 23 00:01:35,640 --> 00:01:37,999 Liza, I wouldn't worry too much how it all looks. 24 00:01:38,000 --> 00:01:39,639 Let's just focus on the big picture. 25 00:01:39,640 --> 00:01:41,759 We've gotta get the village hall ready for tomorrow. 26 00:01:41,760 --> 00:01:43,519 We've got the stage for the performance, 27 00:01:43,520 --> 00:01:44,999 the tables for the competition. 28 00:01:45,000 --> 00:01:47,520 Did you find any volunteers for the poetry reading? 29 00:01:49,160 --> 00:01:51,319 Erm... I... 30 00:01:51,320 --> 00:01:53,279 What about a judge for the tasting competition? 31 00:01:53,280 --> 00:01:55,319 Not yet! Liza! 32 00:01:55,320 --> 00:01:57,799 Liza, I-I know you're upset. 33 00:01:57,800 --> 00:01:59,239 Oh, Mum, I'm fine! 34 00:01:59,240 --> 00:02:02,479 Right. Right. 35 00:02:02,480 --> 00:02:03,560 Not to worry. 36 00:02:04,720 --> 00:02:08,039 We'll, erm... We'll have our own students read. 37 00:02:08,040 --> 00:02:10,159 Maggie. 38 00:02:10,160 --> 00:02:12,039 Maggie, please? 39 00:02:12,040 --> 00:02:14,399 Please. Look, it'll be good for the school. 40 00:02:14,400 --> 00:02:15,599 It'll be good for you. 41 00:02:15,600 --> 00:02:17,999 Imagine if you were to run a house one day. 42 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:20,280 A lot more goes into running a house than reading. 43 00:02:22,640 --> 00:02:26,559 All right. I'll do it. Excellent! 44 00:02:26,560 --> 00:02:27,959 And I'll ask the others tonight. 45 00:02:27,960 --> 00:02:30,479 Oh, and Mr Beesley, would you mind being the judge 46 00:02:30,480 --> 00:02:32,319 of the tasting competition? 47 00:02:32,320 --> 00:02:36,599 A conflict of interest, I'm afraid, ma'am. 48 00:02:36,600 --> 00:02:38,679 My elderflower cordial's won four years in a row, 49 00:02:38,680 --> 00:02:40,839 and I'm going for five. 50 00:02:40,840 --> 00:02:43,199 Right. Well, Mrs Dryden, then? 51 00:02:43,200 --> 00:02:46,119 Well, aren't you stretched too thin? 52 00:02:46,120 --> 00:02:48,039 SHE SCOFFS 53 00:02:48,040 --> 00:02:50,999 Well, in the community spirit, 54 00:02:51,000 --> 00:02:54,319 I would be happy to assist with the judging. 55 00:02:54,320 --> 00:02:57,680 Well, there we go. We'll pull the whole thing off without a hitch. 56 00:03:01,760 --> 00:03:03,600 Cheers. Oh. 57 00:03:07,120 --> 00:03:08,159 Oh... 58 00:03:08,160 --> 00:03:10,360 Ooh! Oh! 59 00:03:12,120 --> 00:03:13,399 It's tart. 60 00:03:13,400 --> 00:03:17,559 I know, yes, but people do like a stiff drink. 61 00:03:17,560 --> 00:03:19,960 It's rhubarb cordial, Georgie. It's not gin. 62 00:03:21,400 --> 00:03:22,719 Yes, you're right. 63 00:03:22,720 --> 00:03:23,999 I thought maybe I could enter it 64 00:03:24,000 --> 00:03:26,719 into the Harvest Festival competition. 65 00:03:26,720 --> 00:03:29,439 There I go again. Another ridiculous idea. 66 00:03:29,440 --> 00:03:30,919 That's enough of that. 67 00:03:30,920 --> 00:03:32,759 It... It's almost there. 68 00:03:32,760 --> 00:03:36,079 It just... just needs a bit more... sugar. 69 00:03:36,080 --> 00:03:37,999 You think it's in with a chance? 70 00:03:38,000 --> 00:03:39,599 You'll knock their socks off. 71 00:03:39,600 --> 00:03:41,599 I agree. 72 00:03:41,600 --> 00:03:43,319 Nothing ventured, eh? Hm! 73 00:03:43,320 --> 00:03:45,959 HE CHUCKLES Yes. 74 00:03:45,960 --> 00:03:47,840 Now, to find some sugar. 75 00:03:49,680 --> 00:03:54,599 Ah! I was hoping to see you before you left. 76 00:03:54,600 --> 00:03:59,119 I fear I am facing a bit of a social calamity. 77 00:03:59,120 --> 00:04:00,839 Right? Erm... 78 00:04:00,840 --> 00:04:05,919 You've heard of the Devon sisters, I presume? 79 00:04:05,920 --> 00:04:09,279 Obscenely wealthy, renowned card players. 80 00:04:09,280 --> 00:04:10,959 Not a clue. Are they from round here? 81 00:04:10,960 --> 00:04:14,039 Oh, no. They're passing through Yorkshire 82 00:04:14,040 --> 00:04:16,999 and demanding a bridge game, no less. 83 00:04:17,000 --> 00:04:21,919 I thought of asking Emma, but poor mesh. 84 00:04:21,920 --> 00:04:23,759 You'll have to repeat that, love. 85 00:04:23,760 --> 00:04:25,360 Poor mesh. 86 00:04:26,600 --> 00:04:31,879 It's a term one uses when bridge partners can't communicate. 87 00:04:31,880 --> 00:04:33,919 Oh! Well, I haven't suffered from that myself. 88 00:04:33,920 --> 00:04:39,199 I have come so close to beating those women multiple times. 89 00:04:39,200 --> 00:04:42,479 And with the right partner, I know I could win. 90 00:04:42,480 --> 00:04:47,359 Now, you and I, there's a pair. 91 00:04:47,360 --> 00:04:49,399 Well, how did they beat you before? 92 00:04:49,400 --> 00:04:52,639 Oh, they upped the bids at the last minute, 93 00:04:52,640 --> 00:04:53,759 pricing everyone out. 94 00:04:53,760 --> 00:04:55,599 Oh, crafty buggers! 95 00:04:55,600 --> 00:04:57,079 They couldn't pull that with you. 96 00:04:57,080 --> 00:04:59,399 Well, there's nothing I love more than parting rich folk 97 00:04:59,400 --> 00:05:02,119 from their money, but a game like that, hm... 98 00:05:02,120 --> 00:05:04,159 This is my reputation. 99 00:05:04,160 --> 00:05:08,240 I wouldn't ask if I didn't think we could win. 100 00:05:11,080 --> 00:05:12,239 All right. 101 00:05:12,240 --> 00:05:16,039 I'll have to look into this mesh thing, but go on, then. 102 00:05:16,040 --> 00:05:17,559 Consider us a team. 103 00:05:17,560 --> 00:05:21,000 Oh! Bravo! THEY CHUCKLE 104 00:05:31,480 --> 00:05:32,880 FAINT CHATTING 105 00:05:35,000 --> 00:05:37,199 Right. What's all this secrecy for? 106 00:05:37,200 --> 00:05:38,560 I've got a surprise for you. 107 00:05:39,600 --> 00:05:40,600 It's, er... 108 00:05:52,360 --> 00:05:54,679 A canning machine? Yeah. 109 00:05:54,680 --> 00:05:56,799 We've had problems moving some of the stock, 110 00:05:56,800 --> 00:05:59,720 and this is guaranteed to prolong its life. 111 00:06:01,800 --> 00:06:03,360 Right. Where is it? 112 00:06:05,320 --> 00:06:06,400 It's not here yet. 113 00:06:07,520 --> 00:06:10,600 It was to be delivered at ten, no? They're late. 114 00:06:12,520 --> 00:06:15,160 But it'll be here any minute, so... 115 00:06:16,480 --> 00:06:17,960 Well, let's hope so. 116 00:06:26,000 --> 00:06:29,639 Darling, we missed you at lunch. 117 00:06:29,640 --> 00:06:31,799 What's the matter? 118 00:06:31,800 --> 00:06:33,600 What was that? 119 00:06:37,880 --> 00:06:39,799 I took something I shouldn't have. 120 00:06:39,800 --> 00:06:42,399 It was a letter from one of the Hardacres. 121 00:06:42,400 --> 00:06:44,280 Harry. 122 00:06:45,880 --> 00:06:47,839 Did you read it? 123 00:06:47,840 --> 00:06:49,680 No, I promise I didn't. 124 00:06:54,440 --> 00:06:58,159 Well, this can easily be fixed. 125 00:06:58,160 --> 00:07:00,639 Letters go missing. 126 00:07:00,640 --> 00:07:05,319 And the sender simply writes it again if they need. 127 00:07:05,320 --> 00:07:06,960 Should I not try to return it? 128 00:07:08,040 --> 00:07:09,479 Perhaps. 129 00:07:09,480 --> 00:07:11,719 But can you imagine if you're caught? 130 00:07:11,720 --> 00:07:14,639 Can you explain your actions? 131 00:07:14,640 --> 00:07:20,920 No. The best thing for you and the Hardacres is to destroy it. 132 00:07:37,520 --> 00:07:39,079 There. 133 00:07:39,080 --> 00:07:43,159 Our little secret. 134 00:07:43,160 --> 00:07:44,560 EXHALES DEEPLY 135 00:08:08,040 --> 00:08:09,720 Have I lost you, Harry? 136 00:08:13,600 --> 00:08:16,959 You seem distracted today. I'd like my letter back. 137 00:08:16,960 --> 00:08:18,639 What letter? 138 00:08:18,640 --> 00:08:20,560 My letter. 139 00:08:23,520 --> 00:08:24,639 Didn't you get it? 140 00:08:24,640 --> 00:08:26,919 No. What was in it? 141 00:08:26,920 --> 00:08:30,279 You-You didn't? Really? 142 00:08:30,280 --> 00:08:35,759 Oh, it was a new reading list I'd been working on. 143 00:08:35,760 --> 00:08:39,239 I got excited, and I put it under your bedroom door. 144 00:08:39,240 --> 00:08:42,519 I thought maybe you didn't like the-the books I'd suggested. 145 00:08:42,520 --> 00:08:45,079 You should have said something sooner. 146 00:08:45,080 --> 00:08:48,439 Well, do up the list again, and I'll order them as a priority. 147 00:08:48,440 --> 00:08:50,879 I'm sure I'll love this selection. 148 00:08:50,880 --> 00:08:54,400 Maybe one of the servants took it by mistake whilst they were cleaning. 149 00:09:00,960 --> 00:09:03,720 OK, look here. It was definitely scheduled to be delivered today. 150 00:09:06,440 --> 00:09:08,719 Right, you tell them that we want a discount for every day 151 00:09:08,720 --> 00:09:11,160 that it's late and we're not giving them a penny until then. 152 00:09:12,280 --> 00:09:13,800 We've already paid. 153 00:09:15,280 --> 00:09:16,319 What? 154 00:09:16,320 --> 00:09:18,720 It was half up front and half when it's delivered. 155 00:09:20,480 --> 00:09:22,839 Look, Dad, we double checked everything. 156 00:09:22,840 --> 00:09:26,559 You don't have to worry. OK, their office is in Leeds. 157 00:09:26,560 --> 00:09:28,799 I'll go there, iron this whole thing out. 158 00:09:28,800 --> 00:09:29,840 Thank you, Callum. 159 00:09:36,360 --> 00:09:38,920 DOOR OPENS, CLOSES 160 00:09:40,600 --> 00:09:44,319 And remember, the Harvest Festival's here in two days, 161 00:09:44,320 --> 00:09:48,199 so if anyone can do a reading at all, talk to me after the lesson. 162 00:09:48,200 --> 00:09:49,799 I'm worried I'd mess up the words. 163 00:09:49,800 --> 00:09:51,679 Oh, you've nothing to worry about, Maggie. 164 00:09:51,680 --> 00:09:54,879 Yeah, you're more than capable. It's just nerves, love. 165 00:09:54,880 --> 00:09:57,279 I'll mark up the poem just like we've been practising. 166 00:09:57,280 --> 00:09:59,599 I'll have it sent over to Hardacre Hall tomorrow. 167 00:09:59,600 --> 00:10:02,719 And you'll be coming to the Festival too, won't you, Lady Emma? 168 00:10:02,720 --> 00:10:04,879 I suppose I can. 169 00:10:04,880 --> 00:10:06,399 Good. 170 00:10:06,400 --> 00:10:08,600 I'll stand right there in your eyeline, Maggie. 171 00:10:13,400 --> 00:10:17,159 Er... we're in the middle of a lesson here, Mr... 172 00:10:17,160 --> 00:10:21,439 Mr Bartholomew Balfour from the National Vigilance Association. 173 00:10:21,440 --> 00:10:24,519 I'm sorry, the what? You heard me. 174 00:10:24,520 --> 00:10:27,439 I've received complaints about this school, 175 00:10:27,440 --> 00:10:31,599 and I must iron out a few details before I leave for York. 176 00:10:31,600 --> 00:10:34,559 Complaints? Yes. 177 00:10:34,560 --> 00:10:36,959 About your teaching methods. From who? 178 00:10:36,960 --> 00:10:39,519 That, madam, is confidential. 179 00:10:39,520 --> 00:10:42,079 Listen, if you've got a problem that you'd like to discuss, 180 00:10:42,080 --> 00:10:43,639 we can schedule a time. 181 00:10:43,640 --> 00:10:46,960 No, thank you. I'll address this matter directly with your husband. 182 00:10:48,080 --> 00:10:51,640 I set up this school. You'll address me! 183 00:10:54,600 --> 00:10:57,159 Do you know, I had thought 184 00:10:57,160 --> 00:11:01,559 the fears about you might be trumped-up allegations. 185 00:11:01,560 --> 00:11:03,799 Clearly, I was mistaken. 186 00:11:03,800 --> 00:11:06,480 Tell Mr Hardacre to expect my visit. 187 00:11:09,120 --> 00:11:10,999 You need to be careful, Mary. 188 00:11:11,000 --> 00:11:13,279 Bartholomew Balfour's a powerful man. 189 00:11:13,280 --> 00:11:14,640 DOOR SLAMS 190 00:11:31,440 --> 00:11:33,560 FOOTSTEPS APPROACH 191 00:11:35,800 --> 00:11:37,959 Oh! Yes. 192 00:11:37,960 --> 00:11:39,679 They're not great. 193 00:11:39,680 --> 00:11:42,039 They're brilliant, Liza. 194 00:11:42,040 --> 00:11:45,479 All right, let's get them down to the village hall and help set up. 195 00:11:45,480 --> 00:11:47,639 But I thought this was meant to be fun. 196 00:11:47,640 --> 00:11:50,680 Well, it is fun. We just need to put in the work first. 197 00:11:52,680 --> 00:11:54,839 LIZA SIGHS 198 00:11:54,840 --> 00:11:56,439 Look, I know you're heartbroken. 199 00:11:56,440 --> 00:11:58,120 I'm not bloody heartbroken! 200 00:11:59,320 --> 00:12:01,199 I'm glad I'm not with that liar. 201 00:12:01,200 --> 00:12:04,559 Just because Edward lied, it doesn't make what you felt any different. 202 00:12:04,560 --> 00:12:06,000 What would you know, Mum? 203 00:12:07,480 --> 00:12:08,959 I don't care about Edward. 204 00:12:08,960 --> 00:12:11,680 And I don't care about this stupid Harvest Festival. 205 00:12:15,920 --> 00:12:17,720 SIGHS 206 00:12:28,000 --> 00:12:31,879 The Vigilance Association paid a visit to the school yesterday. 207 00:12:31,880 --> 00:12:36,319 I am glad Bartholomew finally went to investigate. 208 00:12:36,320 --> 00:12:37,440 Indeed. 209 00:12:38,840 --> 00:12:42,439 At least you won't have to teach those dreadful classes any more. 210 00:12:42,440 --> 00:12:46,879 Once Bartholomew sees what Mrs Hardacre's really like, 211 00:12:46,880 --> 00:12:48,799 he will shut her down. 212 00:12:48,800 --> 00:12:52,359 I don't want the Fitzherbert name associated. 213 00:12:52,360 --> 00:12:57,599 When the school becomes a scandal, you must remove yourself. 214 00:12:57,600 --> 00:13:01,800 But these pupils haven't done anything wrong. 215 00:13:02,880 --> 00:13:06,359 I hope you're not blaming me for this outcome. 216 00:13:06,360 --> 00:13:10,640 All I did was pass on the information that you provided. 217 00:13:12,680 --> 00:13:17,279 Oh, Emma, you're not starting to enjoy her company? 218 00:13:17,280 --> 00:13:19,559 Of course not. Good. 219 00:13:19,560 --> 00:13:22,719 I have my own plan in motion. 220 00:13:22,720 --> 00:13:27,319 By tomorrow, the Hardacres will be finished. 221 00:13:27,320 --> 00:13:32,279 All you have to do is stay away from them. 222 00:13:32,280 --> 00:13:34,359 Do I make myself clear? 223 00:13:34,360 --> 00:13:36,280 Crystal, Mama. 224 00:13:37,400 --> 00:13:40,199 You know, Emma said it was some sort of morality police, 225 00:13:40,200 --> 00:13:43,919 this association, but I wanna know who made that complaint. 226 00:13:43,920 --> 00:13:47,399 Maybe it was Franny's husband. Well, I'll get to the bottom of it. 227 00:13:47,400 --> 00:13:49,239 It sounds as if he's just doing his job. 228 00:13:49,240 --> 00:13:50,399 Oh, is that what we call it? 229 00:13:50,400 --> 00:13:52,039 Insulting him's not gonna get rid of him. 230 00:13:52,040 --> 00:13:54,439 Right. So what do you propose we do, then? 231 00:13:54,440 --> 00:13:56,439 We do nothing. He's coming to see me. 232 00:13:56,440 --> 00:13:57,999 Er, it's my school, 233 00:13:58,000 --> 00:14:00,399 and I have no problem telling him where to stick it. 234 00:14:00,400 --> 00:14:02,199 You're fired up. He means business. 235 00:14:02,200 --> 00:14:04,719 You're never gonna reach an agreement like that. 236 00:14:04,720 --> 00:14:07,760 Who says I have to agree wi' him? KNOCKING ON DOOR 237 00:14:11,400 --> 00:14:13,159 Sir, Mr Balfour has arrived. 238 00:14:13,160 --> 00:14:15,160 Urgh! Thank you, Beesley. 239 00:14:17,120 --> 00:14:19,319 You need him to be on your side for this to go away, 240 00:14:19,320 --> 00:14:21,319 so flatter him if you have to. 241 00:14:21,320 --> 00:14:23,039 Let him think that he's won the battle. 242 00:14:23,040 --> 00:14:24,880 That way, you can win the war. 243 00:14:28,160 --> 00:14:29,680 SIGHS 244 00:14:32,160 --> 00:14:33,319 Can I pour you a glass? 245 00:14:33,320 --> 00:14:37,120 Drunkenness blinds good men to the immorality they're steeped in. 246 00:14:41,320 --> 00:14:43,519 What can I do for you, Mr Balfour? 247 00:14:43,520 --> 00:14:46,399 Concerns have been raised about your wife's classes. 248 00:14:46,400 --> 00:14:48,279 They're just getting help with their reading. 249 00:14:48,280 --> 00:14:49,599 I don't see a problem with that. 250 00:14:49,600 --> 00:14:52,839 Well, I've been called in to make an assessment of this school, 251 00:14:52,840 --> 00:14:58,719 and my duties include weeding out immorality and vice. 252 00:14:58,720 --> 00:15:01,799 But I now have other concerns. 253 00:15:01,800 --> 00:15:07,120 Your wife, sir, simply lacks the temperament fitting for a teacher. 254 00:15:10,560 --> 00:15:15,720 Education and religion are the cornerstones of our society. 255 00:15:16,760 --> 00:15:19,239 If your wife makes a mockery of that, 256 00:15:19,240 --> 00:15:21,079 it won't end well for either of you. 257 00:15:21,080 --> 00:15:22,799 Mary takes this very seriously. 258 00:15:22,800 --> 00:15:26,279 Oh, come now, Mr Hardacre. You're more intelligent than that. 259 00:15:26,280 --> 00:15:27,919 You're a businessman. 260 00:15:27,920 --> 00:15:31,519 Your shops are reliant on customers, are they not? 261 00:15:31,520 --> 00:15:34,959 Well, as rumours travel, 262 00:15:34,960 --> 00:15:38,559 this school will not only reflect poorly on your wife, 263 00:15:38,560 --> 00:15:40,280 it will impact your business. 264 00:15:42,200 --> 00:15:44,199 Is that a threat? No, sir. 265 00:15:44,200 --> 00:15:45,760 This is an ultimatum. 266 00:15:46,920 --> 00:15:49,039 Your wife is not an educator, Mr Hardacre. 267 00:15:49,040 --> 00:15:51,599 Tell her to step back from teaching, 268 00:15:51,600 --> 00:15:55,720 or I will be left with no choice but to shut down this school. 269 00:15:57,080 --> 00:15:58,119 'Ma'am.' 'Hm?' 270 00:15:58,120 --> 00:16:01,079 Your presence is needed urgently at the village hall. 271 00:16:01,080 --> 00:16:04,039 There has to be a compromise. Er, Mr Balfour! 272 00:16:04,040 --> 00:16:07,839 Mr Balfour, I think we got off on the wrong foot yesterday, 273 00:16:07,840 --> 00:16:09,439 and I would very much like to invite you 274 00:16:09,440 --> 00:16:11,599 to the Harvest Festival tomorrow. 275 00:16:11,600 --> 00:16:13,719 Now, I understand you have some concerns... 276 00:16:13,720 --> 00:16:16,559 The Harvest Festival is for the workers, not the upper classes. 277 00:16:16,560 --> 00:16:19,399 Yes, but it's a... it's a celebration for the village. 278 00:16:19,400 --> 00:16:21,319 And there's gonna be food, 279 00:16:21,320 --> 00:16:22,999 and the students are gonna read poetry, 280 00:16:23,000 --> 00:16:25,239 and you'll see the benefit of the school. 281 00:16:25,240 --> 00:16:27,319 Look, a month ago, they could hardly read letters. 282 00:16:27,320 --> 00:16:29,959 And now they're reading in front of a whole hall full of people. 283 00:16:29,960 --> 00:16:31,759 Well, I've seen all I need to see. 284 00:16:31,760 --> 00:16:33,599 I've given your husband my recommendation. 285 00:16:33,600 --> 00:16:35,679 Look, please, Mr Balfour. 286 00:16:35,680 --> 00:16:39,039 I were rude to you yesterday, and I apologise for that. 287 00:16:39,040 --> 00:16:41,999 But if you come tomorrow, you'll see what I'm trying to achieve. 288 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:44,719 The school needs all the support it can get. 289 00:16:44,720 --> 00:16:46,479 And I wanna show you the progress I've made, 290 00:16:46,480 --> 00:16:49,679 and I wanna show you that people's concerns are nonsense. 291 00:16:49,680 --> 00:16:51,119 Very well. 292 00:16:51,120 --> 00:16:54,159 I would like to put this matter to bed as swiftly as possible. 293 00:16:54,160 --> 00:16:58,759 If you can demonstrate that your teaching methods are effective, 294 00:16:58,760 --> 00:17:01,079 I will happily leave you be. 295 00:17:01,080 --> 00:17:02,119 Well, thank you sir. 296 00:17:02,120 --> 00:17:04,039 Thank you. BALFOUR CLEARS HIS THROAT 297 00:17:04,040 --> 00:17:06,159 Oh, my God! 298 00:17:06,160 --> 00:17:07,559 Mary... Ma'am. 299 00:17:07,560 --> 00:17:12,399 There won't be a Harvest Festival at all if decisions aren't made now. 300 00:17:12,400 --> 00:17:15,640 Right. What's the problem? Come with me, please, ma'am. 301 00:17:22,160 --> 00:17:23,240 Well? 302 00:17:24,560 --> 00:17:25,880 Their offices are empty. 303 00:17:29,680 --> 00:17:32,520 Did you get a forwarding address? I'm trying to find one. 304 00:17:34,920 --> 00:17:37,040 Callum, there has to be an explanation. 305 00:17:38,120 --> 00:17:40,119 What about those Americans you were speaking to? 306 00:17:40,120 --> 00:17:41,640 I'm making inquiries, but... 307 00:17:43,240 --> 00:17:45,800 ...I fear we may also need to notify the police. 308 00:17:47,680 --> 00:17:49,200 Why the hell would we do that? 309 00:17:50,280 --> 00:17:51,839 To declare the money stolen. 310 00:17:51,840 --> 00:17:55,600 Joe, I believe these were complete con men. 311 00:17:58,720 --> 00:18:01,599 No. Can we, er...? Can we hide the beer in the corner, please, love? 312 00:18:01,600 --> 00:18:03,359 This is a big game, though. 313 00:18:03,360 --> 00:18:06,999 In bridge, understanding someone's decision is imperative. 314 00:18:07,000 --> 00:18:09,600 Poor mesh can make or break a game. Right. 315 00:18:10,960 --> 00:18:12,919 It's an honour to be invited. 316 00:18:12,920 --> 00:18:17,599 It speaks to your talents and the talents of your teacher. 317 00:18:17,600 --> 00:18:22,400 Oh, OK. I need to find out whether we've got good mesh before I agree. 318 00:18:24,080 --> 00:18:26,199 Then practise with Lady Hansen. 319 00:18:26,200 --> 00:18:28,279 Can you spot your partner's plays? 320 00:18:28,280 --> 00:18:31,319 What is she telling you about her hand? 321 00:18:31,320 --> 00:18:34,199 What are her bids revealing to you? 322 00:18:34,200 --> 00:18:36,079 You mean try and figure out what her cards are? 323 00:18:36,080 --> 00:18:40,119 You must be careful. She can't visually hint to a specific card. 324 00:18:40,120 --> 00:18:44,039 That's cheating. But she can hint to a strong or weak hand. 325 00:18:44,040 --> 00:18:47,199 Oh, you mean like tells in poker? 326 00:18:47,200 --> 00:18:51,199 No. Bridge is a respectable game. 327 00:18:51,200 --> 00:18:52,679 Oh, cards are cards, Mrs D, 328 00:18:52,680 --> 00:18:54,279 no matter what fancy name you give them. 329 00:18:54,280 --> 00:18:55,959 Well... Right, I need to practise. 330 00:18:55,960 --> 00:18:56,960 What...? 331 00:18:58,960 --> 00:19:00,240 I give up. 332 00:19:03,160 --> 00:19:04,999 Look, I can explain to your father 333 00:19:05,000 --> 00:19:06,799 what a sophisticated operation this is. 334 00:19:06,800 --> 00:19:08,799 He... He won't care, Cal. 335 00:19:08,800 --> 00:19:11,159 Not when he finds out I ain't even seen the canning machine. 336 00:19:11,160 --> 00:19:12,879 Joe, this could have happened to anyone. 337 00:19:12,880 --> 00:19:14,999 No, it was my mistake. 338 00:19:15,000 --> 00:19:16,840 I need to tell him myself. 339 00:19:28,200 --> 00:19:30,559 SNIFFLES 340 00:19:30,560 --> 00:19:31,960 DOOR OPENS 341 00:19:33,080 --> 00:19:34,799 Oh, sorry, I was... 342 00:19:34,800 --> 00:19:37,279 I was gonna wait here for Joe. I'll go somewhere else. 343 00:19:37,280 --> 00:19:38,959 No, it's fine. I'll go. 344 00:19:38,960 --> 00:19:41,079 Are you all right, Liza? SHE SIGHS 345 00:19:41,080 --> 00:19:43,959 I wish everyone would stop asking me that. 346 00:19:43,960 --> 00:19:46,320 You should have just left well enough alone. 347 00:19:49,520 --> 00:19:51,159 You deserve to be with someone who... 348 00:19:51,160 --> 00:19:54,239 Everyone's a bloody expert on what I deserve! 349 00:19:54,240 --> 00:19:56,599 Callum, you could have just come to me 350 00:19:56,600 --> 00:19:58,519 instead of involving my whole family. 351 00:19:58,520 --> 00:20:00,479 I didn't think it would be appropriate from me. 352 00:20:00,480 --> 00:20:02,279 So, why did you get involved at all, then? 353 00:20:02,280 --> 00:20:03,480 I'm sorry! 354 00:20:05,840 --> 00:20:07,960 Tell Joe I'll speak to him later. 355 00:20:09,680 --> 00:20:10,800 Good day, Miss Liza. 356 00:20:14,320 --> 00:20:15,560 DOOR CLOSES 357 00:20:17,160 --> 00:20:18,679 SIGHS GENTLY 358 00:20:18,680 --> 00:20:20,360 FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING 359 00:20:24,160 --> 00:20:27,639 It were me who asked Callum to look into that slimy Blackwood. 360 00:20:27,640 --> 00:20:29,039 SIGHS 361 00:20:29,040 --> 00:20:31,399 If you want to be angry with anyone, be angry with me. 362 00:20:31,400 --> 00:20:34,680 I'm angry with meself for being a bloody fool. 363 00:20:37,240 --> 00:20:39,239 Blackwood is a fool. 364 00:20:39,240 --> 00:20:40,880 Don't you ever forget that. 365 00:20:43,600 --> 00:20:47,039 There's better things to do with your life than marriage and men. 366 00:20:47,040 --> 00:20:48,120 Eh? 367 00:20:51,440 --> 00:20:53,599 Have you heard from Lady Fitzherbert? 368 00:20:53,600 --> 00:20:54,639 No. Why? 369 00:20:54,640 --> 00:20:57,319 She told me she'd mark up my poem, but it never arrived. 370 00:20:57,320 --> 00:20:58,600 Perhaps she got busy, love. 371 00:21:00,240 --> 00:21:02,199 Will she be here tomorrow? 372 00:21:02,200 --> 00:21:03,959 I don't know. 373 00:21:03,960 --> 00:21:06,359 I'm sure Lady Emma won't let us down. 374 00:21:06,360 --> 00:21:08,279 I'll help you practise. Hang on a minute there. 375 00:21:08,280 --> 00:21:10,639 Those need to go by the door. All right, ma'am. 376 00:21:10,640 --> 00:21:13,879 It's OK, ma'am. I can practise by myself. 377 00:21:13,880 --> 00:21:15,800 Is that your poem? 378 00:21:17,760 --> 00:21:20,879 All right, come on. Then we'll practise now. 379 00:21:20,880 --> 00:21:23,360 Come on. Thank you, Mrs Hardacre. 380 00:21:25,600 --> 00:21:29,239 "Come, ye thankful people, come." 381 00:21:29,240 --> 00:21:30,720 How could you let this happen? 382 00:21:32,240 --> 00:21:34,639 It were a sophisticated scheme. 383 00:21:34,640 --> 00:21:35,879 Callum said so himself. 384 00:21:35,880 --> 00:21:37,719 The shops are just back on their feet. 385 00:21:37,720 --> 00:21:40,199 We still can't move some of our products. 386 00:21:40,200 --> 00:21:42,999 And you spend a chunk of money that we don't have 387 00:21:43,000 --> 00:21:45,319 on a machine that you didn't even see? 388 00:21:45,320 --> 00:21:48,239 The world's moving fast. That's what you said. 389 00:21:48,240 --> 00:21:50,399 All I'm trying to do is make these shops work. 390 00:21:50,400 --> 00:21:52,359 Oh, really? By overstocking them? 391 00:21:52,360 --> 00:21:54,359 We needed variety. By selling rotten fish! 392 00:21:54,360 --> 00:21:57,159 We use those methods for years at Shaw's, and no-one got sick. 393 00:21:57,160 --> 00:21:58,959 And now the canning machine, Joe. Yeah. 394 00:21:58,960 --> 00:22:01,159 I trusted the wrong people, but it was a good idea. 395 00:22:01,160 --> 00:22:02,799 You still can't take responsibility. 396 00:22:02,800 --> 00:22:06,159 I'm trying to, but you won't let me. I've given you every opportunity. 397 00:22:06,160 --> 00:22:09,280 You've breathed down my neck since the day you gave me the bloody job! 398 00:22:10,640 --> 00:22:12,719 If you don't trust me, then why did you ask me to do it? 399 00:22:12,720 --> 00:22:14,960 I only gave you the job because I didn't want you to leave. 400 00:22:22,720 --> 00:22:24,280 I didn't mean that. Joe... 401 00:22:25,720 --> 00:22:28,800 I know what you meant. DOOR OPENS 402 00:22:30,440 --> 00:22:31,520 DOOR CLOSES 403 00:22:33,320 --> 00:22:34,560 Damn it! 404 00:22:50,880 --> 00:22:52,199 More bridge? 405 00:22:52,200 --> 00:22:54,639 Hm. I'm practising with Imelda later. 406 00:22:54,640 --> 00:22:57,359 Oh. Well, I suppose I should be relieved 407 00:22:57,360 --> 00:22:59,359 that you're not down the pub betting on poker. 408 00:22:59,360 --> 00:23:00,719 EXHALES DEEPLY 409 00:23:00,720 --> 00:23:02,639 We'll make a respectable lady of you yet. 410 00:23:02,640 --> 00:23:03,720 LAUGHS 411 00:23:05,920 --> 00:23:07,080 Hm. 412 00:23:08,200 --> 00:23:09,920 I'm worried about Liza. 413 00:23:11,520 --> 00:23:12,640 She'll be all right. 414 00:23:13,680 --> 00:23:16,519 I just wish she'd stop being so stubborn and let me help her. 415 00:23:16,520 --> 00:23:19,760 Hm! Reminds me of someone. 416 00:23:21,720 --> 00:23:24,919 You know, I'm worried I'm going about it all the wrong way. 417 00:23:24,920 --> 00:23:27,199 What, Liza, or this thing with the school? 418 00:23:27,200 --> 00:23:28,999 Both. 419 00:23:29,000 --> 00:23:30,559 Trust your gut. 420 00:23:30,560 --> 00:23:33,799 Yeah. Well, that's what's got me in trouble so far. 421 00:23:33,800 --> 00:23:37,960 Well, change always causes a bit of trouble. 422 00:23:39,720 --> 00:23:40,760 I know. 423 00:23:42,200 --> 00:23:43,320 'What happened?' 424 00:23:45,320 --> 00:23:46,840 Joe, talk to me. 425 00:23:48,120 --> 00:23:50,559 That canning machine I bought? 426 00:23:50,560 --> 00:23:53,079 It were a con. BABY WHIMPERS 427 00:23:53,080 --> 00:23:54,360 I lost the money. 428 00:23:55,640 --> 00:23:56,920 I'm sorry, love. 429 00:23:58,120 --> 00:24:01,239 One more disappointment to add to me dad's list. 430 00:24:01,240 --> 00:24:03,599 Mistakes happen. 431 00:24:03,600 --> 00:24:05,799 But he put you in charge. Don't forget that. 432 00:24:05,800 --> 00:24:08,479 Yeah, only because he was afraid of me quitting altogether. 433 00:24:08,480 --> 00:24:11,639 Betsy, he doesn't see me running the business. 434 00:24:11,640 --> 00:24:13,040 Did he say that? 435 00:24:14,800 --> 00:24:16,200 I don't know why I bother trying. 436 00:24:17,480 --> 00:24:18,679 HE SIGHS 437 00:24:18,680 --> 00:24:21,559 People say things in the heat of the moment. 438 00:24:21,560 --> 00:24:23,120 He's lucky to have you. 439 00:24:24,520 --> 00:24:28,760 And if he can't see that, maybe it's time for us to make a change. 440 00:24:31,840 --> 00:24:33,799 Queen of clubs. 441 00:24:33,800 --> 00:24:36,239 Another trick. 442 00:24:36,240 --> 00:24:38,799 Well, of course we're going to win, playing like this. 443 00:24:38,800 --> 00:24:40,959 No, no, it's not just about winning. 444 00:24:40,960 --> 00:24:42,959 We're learning about each other. 445 00:24:42,960 --> 00:24:45,479 I've seen several of your tells. 446 00:24:45,480 --> 00:24:47,639 Oh, give over. I've given nowt away. 447 00:24:47,640 --> 00:24:51,199 You shift to the left of your seat 448 00:24:51,200 --> 00:24:53,959 when you make a bid you're not sure we can win. 449 00:24:53,960 --> 00:24:55,559 The chair's lumpy. 450 00:24:55,560 --> 00:25:00,319 And you scratch your eyebrow when you've been dealt a bad hand. 451 00:25:00,320 --> 00:25:02,159 You need to get your eyes checked. 452 00:25:02,160 --> 00:25:04,519 It's not an insult. 453 00:25:04,520 --> 00:25:07,439 We're playing well together because of it. 454 00:25:07,440 --> 00:25:10,999 OK. When you have a good hand, 455 00:25:11,000 --> 00:25:13,199 you put your little finger on the edge of the card. 456 00:25:13,200 --> 00:25:16,479 And whenever you have diamonds, you touch your brooch. 457 00:25:16,480 --> 00:25:19,799 You see? It's working! 458 00:25:19,800 --> 00:25:21,360 Good mesh! 459 00:25:22,440 --> 00:25:24,759 Diamonds. Yes. 460 00:25:24,760 --> 00:25:27,759 But how can we be sure when we're playing with an open hand? 461 00:25:27,760 --> 00:25:31,159 Then let's play properly. 462 00:25:31,160 --> 00:25:35,119 Brand, fetch Lord and Lady Fitzherbert, please. 463 00:25:35,120 --> 00:25:36,400 Yes, ma'am. 464 00:25:37,760 --> 00:25:41,359 Isn't it strange how so many people have a problem with the school? 465 00:25:41,360 --> 00:25:45,159 It just feels like from day one, it's been problem after problem. 466 00:25:45,160 --> 00:25:48,719 You know, teachers don't like it, husbands don't like it. 467 00:25:48,720 --> 00:25:50,519 Let's just hope Balfour is impressed, 468 00:25:50,520 --> 00:25:52,119 or you might have to step back. 469 00:25:52,120 --> 00:25:53,999 You're not serious? 470 00:25:54,000 --> 00:25:56,479 Mary, that association could ruin our family name, 471 00:25:56,480 --> 00:25:58,479 never mind severely damage the business. 472 00:25:58,480 --> 00:26:00,359 Don't be ridiculous. Don't be naive! 473 00:26:00,360 --> 00:26:02,039 We need to think about family security. 474 00:26:02,040 --> 00:26:03,599 You're jeopardising our reputation. 475 00:26:03,600 --> 00:26:05,279 Joe's throwing away money we don't have. 476 00:26:05,280 --> 00:26:06,799 Is this about family, Sam? 477 00:26:06,800 --> 00:26:09,199 Cos it sounds a lot like business to me. 478 00:26:09,200 --> 00:26:10,639 The business is part of our family. 479 00:26:10,640 --> 00:26:12,799 I'm not saying the shops aren't important, 480 00:26:12,800 --> 00:26:15,359 but so is the school, and so are our children. 481 00:26:15,360 --> 00:26:17,159 Balfour has it in for you. 482 00:26:17,160 --> 00:26:18,880 We could lose everything if you don't stop. 483 00:26:21,520 --> 00:26:25,519 I set out to do something, and I'm gonna see it through. 484 00:26:25,520 --> 00:26:27,920 We can't win every battle, Mary. 485 00:26:29,160 --> 00:26:30,760 Well, we can try. 486 00:26:36,160 --> 00:26:38,559 Eleven tricks, and that's the game. 487 00:26:38,560 --> 00:26:40,319 Ooh! Oh, dear. 488 00:26:40,320 --> 00:26:42,599 I think we've had quite enough for one night. 489 00:26:42,600 --> 00:26:45,559 George. Oh! Oh, yes, yes. 490 00:26:45,560 --> 00:26:47,359 Oh, I bid you good night. 491 00:26:47,360 --> 00:26:49,639 Night. Good night. 492 00:26:49,640 --> 00:26:50,840 Ah! CHUCKLES 493 00:26:52,320 --> 00:26:56,399 There. Are you convinced? Oh, we are bloody decent, all right. 494 00:26:56,400 --> 00:27:01,959 I can't wait to see the look on their faces when we win. Yeah. 495 00:27:01,960 --> 00:27:04,999 Hit 'em where it hurts - their pride and their purses. 496 00:27:05,000 --> 00:27:06,039 Ooh. 497 00:27:06,040 --> 00:27:10,239 Speaking of purses, what will you bring as collateral? 498 00:27:10,240 --> 00:27:11,719 Collateral? 499 00:27:11,720 --> 00:27:15,199 Well, it's routine in games of this calibre. 500 00:27:15,200 --> 00:27:16,639 Well, what kind of collateral? 501 00:27:16,640 --> 00:27:23,319 Well, I'll bring rubies, but in the absence of precious gems, 502 00:27:23,320 --> 00:27:29,919 the deeds to a house like Hardacre Hall would suffice. 503 00:27:29,920 --> 00:27:33,119 You know, the usual. 504 00:27:33,120 --> 00:27:35,799 OK. The usual, right. 505 00:27:35,800 --> 00:27:41,359 Well, I'd be happy to provide collateral for us both 506 00:27:41,360 --> 00:27:43,799 if you can't afford it. 507 00:27:43,800 --> 00:27:46,640 The Hardacres are bloody good for it. 508 00:27:48,200 --> 00:27:51,279 I will be here tomorrow with the collateral. 509 00:27:51,280 --> 00:27:53,840 Oh, excellent! 510 00:27:55,040 --> 00:27:56,920 Cheers. 511 00:27:59,000 --> 00:28:00,039 Hm. 512 00:28:00,040 --> 00:28:03,760 Darling, are you ready? We don't want to be late. 513 00:28:08,200 --> 00:28:09,880 Are you ready for the Harvest Festival? 514 00:28:13,280 --> 00:28:16,359 I have a dreadful migraine. I just don't think I can manage it. 515 00:28:16,360 --> 00:28:19,319 Mary will have to organise the students on her own. 516 00:28:19,320 --> 00:28:20,480 Of course. 517 00:28:21,560 --> 00:28:23,319 Better you're not there to see me lose. 518 00:28:23,320 --> 00:28:24,399 HE CHUCKLES 519 00:28:24,400 --> 00:28:26,399 I'm sure you'll do wonderfully, George. 520 00:28:26,400 --> 00:28:29,519 Yes. Er... 521 00:28:29,520 --> 00:28:32,679 Please offer my deepest apologies to Mrs Hardacre. 522 00:28:32,680 --> 00:28:33,919 Of course. 523 00:28:33,920 --> 00:28:36,720 Best you feel better, dear. Hm. 524 00:29:06,040 --> 00:29:08,239 Oh, hello! Are you all right? 525 00:29:08,240 --> 00:29:10,039 Hello, ladies. Good to see you. Hello. 526 00:29:10,040 --> 00:29:12,359 I'm so glad you're here. Don't forget to buy some pickles. 527 00:29:12,360 --> 00:29:13,399 All right. 528 00:29:13,400 --> 00:29:15,159 Oh, and your bread is always the best. 529 00:29:15,160 --> 00:29:16,519 Thank you. Not forgetting yours. 530 00:29:16,520 --> 00:29:19,840 Ah, thank you, Mrs Hardacre. It looks amazing! 531 00:29:21,680 --> 00:29:23,359 Mr Beesley. Ma'am. 532 00:29:23,360 --> 00:29:25,359 Can't wait to try. Mrs Hardacre, hi. 533 00:29:25,360 --> 00:29:27,599 George. Please feel free to imbibe. 534 00:29:27,600 --> 00:29:30,319 I will. I've heard great things about your rhubarb. 535 00:29:30,320 --> 00:29:31,919 At your leisure, madam. 536 00:29:31,920 --> 00:29:33,919 Mrs Henderson, you never let us down. 537 00:29:33,920 --> 00:29:36,959 Thank you, ma'am. Are we all in good order? 538 00:29:36,960 --> 00:29:40,079 Getting there, ma'am. Good. Good, good. 539 00:29:40,080 --> 00:29:42,599 Ooh, stew. 540 00:29:42,600 --> 00:29:43,960 This smells wonderful. 541 00:29:45,720 --> 00:29:47,639 Here, I'll have a go. 542 00:29:47,640 --> 00:29:49,639 There we go. Ah! 543 00:29:49,640 --> 00:29:51,919 Welcome to the Hardacre Harvest Festival. 544 00:29:51,920 --> 00:29:54,840 Now, I've got something to show you. Come on. 545 00:29:56,880 --> 00:29:58,039 I'm sorry about yesterday. 546 00:29:58,040 --> 00:30:00,119 No, I shouldn't have pushed you when you were upset. 547 00:30:00,120 --> 00:30:01,680 I'm not upset. All right! 548 00:30:02,840 --> 00:30:04,679 Look. Lemon drops! 549 00:30:04,680 --> 00:30:08,480 Yeah. You see, no good harvest festival goes without 'em. 550 00:30:09,760 --> 00:30:13,559 Listen, the right person's out there, love, 551 00:30:13,560 --> 00:30:16,039 someone that you can trust. 552 00:30:16,040 --> 00:30:17,679 What if there isn't, though? 553 00:30:17,680 --> 00:30:20,359 What do you mean? Joe's working. 554 00:30:20,360 --> 00:30:24,399 Harry's got university. What do I do if I don't get married? 555 00:30:24,400 --> 00:30:28,999 With Edward, I could see something in my future at least. 556 00:30:29,000 --> 00:30:31,200 It just don't seem fair. 557 00:30:32,280 --> 00:30:34,119 I know. 558 00:30:34,120 --> 00:30:35,680 I know, and I'm sorry, love. 559 00:30:37,960 --> 00:30:39,120 I'm sorry. 560 00:30:40,360 --> 00:30:42,159 'I'm so frustrated.' 561 00:30:42,160 --> 00:30:44,759 I've got lots of dreams, Betsy. 562 00:30:44,760 --> 00:30:46,799 You know that. 563 00:30:46,800 --> 00:30:49,039 But I can't do 'em with him breathing down my neck. 564 00:30:49,040 --> 00:30:52,039 You've fixated on winning his approval. 565 00:30:52,040 --> 00:30:53,999 I've got dreams, too, Joe. 566 00:30:54,000 --> 00:30:57,359 And do you know what they all start with? Our family. 567 00:30:57,360 --> 00:31:01,399 You, me, little Samuel. 568 00:31:01,400 --> 00:31:03,399 I keep imagining what it would feel like 569 00:31:03,400 --> 00:31:06,319 if we felt free to build the life we wanted. 570 00:31:06,320 --> 00:31:08,280 I know. I imagine it, too, Betsy. 571 00:31:12,640 --> 00:31:14,040 But you know what it'd mean. 572 00:31:21,640 --> 00:31:23,599 Mr Balfour. Thank you for coming. 573 00:31:23,600 --> 00:31:25,520 Mr Hardacre. Pleasure. 574 00:31:26,800 --> 00:31:28,040 Mrs Hardacre. 575 00:31:30,200 --> 00:31:34,720 So, this vigilance society... SHE CHUCKLES NERVOUSLY 576 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:38,559 National Vigilance Association. Right. 577 00:31:38,560 --> 00:31:41,719 Of course, the National Vigilance Association. 578 00:31:41,720 --> 00:31:43,199 What's it do exactly? 579 00:31:43,200 --> 00:31:45,639 Well, it's a self-appointed society. 580 00:31:45,640 --> 00:31:47,519 More of a vocation, really. 581 00:31:47,520 --> 00:31:51,559 We uphold moral standards for the collective good. 582 00:31:51,560 --> 00:31:54,319 Oh, that's, erm... that's very thoughtful. 583 00:31:54,320 --> 00:31:58,279 So, you appoint yourselves, and then you decide what is and isn't moral. 584 00:31:58,280 --> 00:32:00,599 Yes. And that includes schools. 585 00:32:00,600 --> 00:32:04,719 It includes anything that may expose citizens to illicit materials 586 00:32:04,720 --> 00:32:07,519 or radical thoughts. 587 00:32:07,520 --> 00:32:08,839 Oh, I can assure you, Mr Balfour, 588 00:32:08,840 --> 00:32:11,799 we have nothing like that in our school. Hm. 589 00:32:11,800 --> 00:32:14,279 Usually, we work with the Board of Education, 590 00:32:14,280 --> 00:32:19,399 which has appointed teachers and trained professionals. 591 00:32:19,400 --> 00:32:22,239 What you've set up is different. 592 00:32:22,240 --> 00:32:24,359 It was hardly the first of its kind. Indeed. 593 00:32:24,360 --> 00:32:27,719 Indeed. I just want to help in whatever way I can. 594 00:32:27,720 --> 00:32:31,719 And this class is doing some real good, Mr Balfour. 595 00:32:31,720 --> 00:32:34,119 A lovely sentiment, Mrs Hardacre. Thank you. 596 00:32:34,120 --> 00:32:36,120 But let me be the judge of that. 597 00:32:39,800 --> 00:32:43,679 Lady Agatha and Lady Caroline. 598 00:32:43,680 --> 00:32:45,919 You're most welcome. 599 00:32:45,920 --> 00:32:48,640 Shall we get the business out of the way? 600 00:32:50,200 --> 00:32:51,239 Collateral. 601 00:32:51,240 --> 00:32:55,680 My rare rubies from Burma. 602 00:32:58,520 --> 00:33:01,719 A promissory note to my house in Cornwall. 603 00:33:01,720 --> 00:33:02,920 And mine in Windsor. 604 00:33:03,960 --> 00:33:05,120 And mine in Yorkshire. 605 00:33:09,000 --> 00:33:10,560 Well. 606 00:33:11,800 --> 00:33:12,960 Let's begin. 607 00:33:26,360 --> 00:33:28,480 Third prize. 608 00:33:30,680 --> 00:33:31,960 Well done. 609 00:33:39,080 --> 00:33:41,120 Second prize. 610 00:33:42,240 --> 00:33:43,240 Ah! 611 00:33:46,320 --> 00:33:48,720 No hard feelings, Lord Fitzherbert. 612 00:33:49,840 --> 00:33:53,000 And first prize. 613 00:33:54,760 --> 00:33:56,679 This exquisite... 614 00:33:56,680 --> 00:33:58,800 rhubarb cordial. 615 00:34:01,000 --> 00:34:02,200 George! Bravo! 616 00:34:05,920 --> 00:34:08,479 I do love a sharp drink in autumn. 617 00:34:08,480 --> 00:34:09,999 CHUCKLES 618 00:34:10,000 --> 00:34:12,279 Congratulations. Thank you so much. 619 00:34:12,280 --> 00:34:15,120 Well done, George. Thank you. 620 00:34:23,000 --> 00:34:25,919 Best of three. Are we agreed? 621 00:34:25,920 --> 00:34:27,320 Absolutely. 622 00:34:29,200 --> 00:34:31,719 It'll only take two games to wipe the floor with 'em. 623 00:34:31,720 --> 00:34:33,159 Confident? 624 00:34:33,160 --> 00:34:35,960 They're always confident to begin. 625 00:34:37,040 --> 00:34:39,600 Bidding. One heart. 626 00:34:40,680 --> 00:34:41,879 No bid. 627 00:34:41,880 --> 00:34:44,959 Two hearts. No bid. 628 00:34:44,960 --> 00:34:46,759 Four hearts. 629 00:34:46,760 --> 00:34:51,640 No bid. 630 00:34:53,000 --> 00:34:55,240 May I lead? You may. 631 00:35:11,000 --> 00:35:14,399 Erm... hello, everybody. Hello. Could I just get your attention? 632 00:35:14,400 --> 00:35:16,399 Thank you. Hm. 633 00:35:16,400 --> 00:35:18,919 I hope you're enjoying the harvest festivities. 634 00:35:18,920 --> 00:35:21,559 Now, I'd like to invite some of our students up 635 00:35:21,560 --> 00:35:23,879 to recite some harvest poetry, 636 00:35:23,880 --> 00:35:27,119 so if you'd like to just join me in welcoming them. 637 00:35:27,120 --> 00:35:30,600 Please welcome Maggie to the stage. 638 00:35:34,200 --> 00:35:35,840 I think you'll enjoy these. 639 00:35:42,120 --> 00:35:43,720 STUTTERS, SIGHS 640 00:35:58,520 --> 00:35:59,680 CLEARS THROAT 641 00:36:03,320 --> 00:36:04,640 I'm sorry. I can't do it. 642 00:36:17,120 --> 00:36:18,759 That's our first win. 643 00:36:18,760 --> 00:36:20,319 Eleven tricks. 644 00:36:20,320 --> 00:36:23,159 Told you. You two are in trouble. 645 00:36:23,160 --> 00:36:25,800 Ready for round two? Too right. 646 00:36:28,720 --> 00:36:31,319 Betsy! Betsy, get up there! 647 00:36:31,320 --> 00:36:32,560 Go on. 648 00:36:35,840 --> 00:36:37,080 Oh, dear. 649 00:36:39,400 --> 00:36:41,759 Come, ye thankful people, come. 650 00:36:41,760 --> 00:36:43,919 MAGGIE MUTTERS 651 00:36:43,920 --> 00:36:46,959 Come, ye thankful people, come 652 00:36:46,960 --> 00:36:49,599 Raise the song of harvest home 653 00:36:49,600 --> 00:36:52,719 All is safely gathered in 654 00:36:52,720 --> 00:36:56,159 Ere the winter storms begin 655 00:36:56,160 --> 00:37:01,400 God, our Maker, doth provide For our wants to be supplied 656 00:37:02,560 --> 00:37:05,279 Come to God's own temple, come 657 00:37:05,280 --> 00:37:07,880 Raise the song of harvest home 658 00:37:09,080 --> 00:37:11,959 All the world is God's own field 659 00:37:11,960 --> 00:37:14,959 Fruit is praise, to God we yield 660 00:37:14,960 --> 00:37:17,839 Wheat and tares together sown 661 00:37:17,840 --> 00:37:20,440 Are to joy or sorrow grown 662 00:37:21,640 --> 00:37:24,319 First the blade and then the ear 663 00:37:24,320 --> 00:37:27,080 Then the full corn shall appear. 664 00:37:31,200 --> 00:37:32,840 Well done. 665 00:37:51,240 --> 00:37:54,879 Ten tricks. Our game. 666 00:37:54,880 --> 00:37:56,440 Still confident? 667 00:37:58,160 --> 00:37:59,879 We've still got the last hand. 668 00:37:59,880 --> 00:38:01,440 Winner takes all. 669 00:38:13,560 --> 00:38:16,279 Is Joe here? Oh, what's happened now? 670 00:38:16,280 --> 00:38:17,959 No, no, no. I have good news. 671 00:38:17,960 --> 00:38:20,439 The company we bought the canning machine from were in touch. 672 00:38:20,440 --> 00:38:22,279 So they haven't pulled a fast one? No. 673 00:38:22,280 --> 00:38:25,399 Some of their workers came down with Russian flu 674 00:38:25,400 --> 00:38:26,840 while they were moving offices. 675 00:38:28,920 --> 00:38:31,920 Dreadful. But the machine will arrive next week. 676 00:38:37,080 --> 00:38:40,280 Tell Joe I owe him an apology. But he was still reckless. 677 00:38:41,720 --> 00:38:44,719 Well? A splendid day, Mrs Hardacre. 678 00:38:44,720 --> 00:38:48,079 You've done a wonderful job. Thank you, sir. 679 00:38:48,080 --> 00:38:50,999 I'm not sure why anyone was so concerned. 680 00:38:51,000 --> 00:38:54,040 Your students can barely get through a poem. 681 00:38:56,040 --> 00:38:57,639 Excuse me? 682 00:38:57,640 --> 00:39:00,559 When I first met you, I was somewhat concerned. 683 00:39:00,560 --> 00:39:04,279 A woman with little education herself attempting to teach others. 684 00:39:04,280 --> 00:39:05,439 Now, hold on here a minute. 685 00:39:05,440 --> 00:39:08,199 No, no, Sam. Let Mr Balfour tell us what he thinks. 686 00:39:08,200 --> 00:39:09,799 What I mean is 687 00:39:09,800 --> 00:39:13,119 I can see you're just like all the other women of your ilk. 688 00:39:13,120 --> 00:39:17,079 Bored, money to spare, a whim of an idea. 689 00:39:17,080 --> 00:39:19,919 Why, I doubt this school will make it through winter 690 00:39:19,920 --> 00:39:21,999 before you move on to something else. 691 00:39:22,000 --> 00:39:25,079 That said, I do have a few suggestions I'd like to offer... 692 00:39:25,080 --> 00:39:27,439 This school is not a hobby. 693 00:39:27,440 --> 00:39:29,159 I think he's well aware of that. No, no, no. 694 00:39:29,160 --> 00:39:31,639 Why should we bow down to someone like him? 695 00:39:31,640 --> 00:39:33,719 He ain't got a bloody clue what he's talking about. 696 00:39:33,720 --> 00:39:35,199 How dare you! 697 00:39:35,200 --> 00:39:38,639 No - how dare you judge us! 698 00:39:38,640 --> 00:39:40,439 Now, this school is changing things. 699 00:39:40,440 --> 00:39:42,719 Education is powerful. 700 00:39:42,720 --> 00:39:44,239 It's giving our students a voice, 701 00:39:44,240 --> 00:39:46,079 a voice to stand up to the landlords, 702 00:39:46,080 --> 00:39:49,039 to their employers, hell, even to their own bloody husbands. 703 00:39:49,040 --> 00:39:52,839 Mr Hardacre, are you going to allow your wife to speak to me this way? 704 00:39:52,840 --> 00:39:53,879 Allow! 705 00:39:53,880 --> 00:39:57,239 Yeah, because that's what it's all about, isn't it, Mr Balfour? 706 00:39:57,240 --> 00:39:58,640 Allowing. 707 00:39:59,680 --> 00:40:03,439 You are treading on dangerous territory. 708 00:40:03,440 --> 00:40:05,839 Well, I must be doing summat right, then. 709 00:40:05,840 --> 00:40:08,279 My wife has a point, Mr Balfour. 710 00:40:08,280 --> 00:40:10,119 You saw the students for yourself. 711 00:40:10,120 --> 00:40:12,879 This is about changing things. Surely that's what matters? 712 00:40:12,880 --> 00:40:16,639 I can and will close down this school. 713 00:40:16,640 --> 00:40:18,759 Well, you do as you must. 714 00:40:18,760 --> 00:40:21,399 But if people want an education, they're gonna go looking for it. 715 00:40:21,400 --> 00:40:23,879 If anyone is to educate the people around here, 716 00:40:23,880 --> 00:40:26,159 it will be done the right way. 717 00:40:26,160 --> 00:40:28,479 I will contact the Board of Education 718 00:40:28,480 --> 00:40:30,880 and request an immediate intervention. 719 00:40:31,880 --> 00:40:35,039 This school is finished. 720 00:40:35,040 --> 00:40:36,240 Good day to you. 721 00:40:42,720 --> 00:40:44,320 Let's make this more interesting. 722 00:40:46,480 --> 00:40:48,080 Raise the bets? 723 00:40:54,040 --> 00:40:55,999 You want to play the collateral? 724 00:40:56,000 --> 00:40:57,999 Is that more than you can spare? 725 00:40:58,000 --> 00:40:59,719 LADY IMELDA SCOFFS 726 00:40:59,720 --> 00:41:02,319 This is so typical. 727 00:41:02,320 --> 00:41:04,519 You have a bad hand, 728 00:41:04,520 --> 00:41:07,599 and you're hoping that by pricing us out, 729 00:41:07,600 --> 00:41:11,119 we'll pass and we'll start a new contract. 730 00:41:11,120 --> 00:41:13,559 We could just call it quits. 731 00:41:13,560 --> 00:41:15,400 We each won one game. 732 00:41:20,000 --> 00:41:21,399 Oh. Hang on. 733 00:41:21,400 --> 00:41:23,480 We've already started the third game. 734 00:41:24,640 --> 00:41:26,679 The cards are dealt. 735 00:41:26,680 --> 00:41:28,079 If you're certain you'll win, 736 00:41:28,080 --> 00:41:30,359 then there shouldn't be an issue raising the bet. 737 00:41:30,360 --> 00:41:32,880 The only other option is forfeit. 738 00:41:51,400 --> 00:41:52,600 Let's play. 739 00:41:57,240 --> 00:41:59,959 I return in a blaze of glory! 740 00:41:59,960 --> 00:42:02,799 Compress! Give me the compress, quickly! 741 00:42:02,800 --> 00:42:04,600 Oh, yes! 742 00:42:06,440 --> 00:42:08,879 To the victor, the spoils. 743 00:42:08,880 --> 00:42:10,559 Oh, Papa, you won! 744 00:42:10,560 --> 00:42:13,759 Oh! Well done, George! 745 00:42:13,760 --> 00:42:15,679 We must all have a taste. Oh, yes. 746 00:42:15,680 --> 00:42:19,319 How did the reading go? Oh, the students did splendidly. 747 00:42:19,320 --> 00:42:20,919 Oh! And Maggie? 748 00:42:20,920 --> 00:42:23,959 Wonderfully. Oh, thank goodness. 749 00:42:23,960 --> 00:42:25,040 But, er... 750 00:42:26,160 --> 00:42:29,440 ...I overheard word that the school was to be shut down. 751 00:42:31,280 --> 00:42:32,319 I'm sorry, darling. 752 00:42:32,320 --> 00:42:34,920 I know how much you enjoyed teaching there. 753 00:42:36,280 --> 00:42:38,080 Papa, bring the cordial over. 754 00:42:44,640 --> 00:42:45,959 'I'm sorry, Mary.' 755 00:42:45,960 --> 00:42:48,759 Is there anything I can do? 756 00:42:48,760 --> 00:42:51,839 No, you were right. SHE SNIFFLES 757 00:42:51,840 --> 00:42:53,600 There are some battles we can't win. 758 00:42:55,040 --> 00:42:57,439 I was so nervous. Everyone's talking about you. 759 00:42:57,440 --> 00:42:59,399 CHATTER CONTINUES 760 00:42:59,400 --> 00:43:01,559 What am I gonna tell 'em? 761 00:43:01,560 --> 00:43:04,120 You're gonna tell them that you tried everything that you could. 762 00:43:07,080 --> 00:43:09,439 Sometimes, things don't work out the way we want them to. 763 00:43:09,440 --> 00:43:11,479 You know that. Yeah. 764 00:43:11,480 --> 00:43:12,480 Hm? 765 00:43:18,400 --> 00:43:21,600 That's six tricks to us. 766 00:43:24,440 --> 00:43:26,399 We have six, too. 767 00:43:26,400 --> 00:43:28,720 Next trick wins. 768 00:43:31,600 --> 00:43:32,840 My lead. 769 00:43:52,040 --> 00:43:54,840 Our trick. And our game. 770 00:43:55,880 --> 00:43:58,959 What? No... I thought we had it. 771 00:43:58,960 --> 00:44:00,760 I thought you had the jack of diamonds. 772 00:44:02,640 --> 00:44:04,279 Oh, dear. 773 00:44:04,280 --> 00:44:06,880 You've lost Hardacre Hall. 774 00:44:10,280 --> 00:44:12,359 I've come to collect a debt. 775 00:44:12,360 --> 00:44:13,959 You haven't bet the house of cards? 776 00:44:13,960 --> 00:44:15,519 Proof of collateral was required. 777 00:44:15,520 --> 00:44:17,839 I'd love to have my say. Perhaps you should. 778 00:44:17,840 --> 00:44:20,919 Everyone's free to stand for that election. Even a woman? 779 00:44:20,920 --> 00:44:22,479 I'm just exploring new ideas 780 00:44:22,480 --> 00:44:24,479 on how to grow the business. And you like mine? 781 00:44:24,480 --> 00:44:26,199 Yes. Yes, I do. Bloody hell! 782 00:44:26,200 --> 00:44:28,079 Why are you taking away all I worked so hard for? 783 00:44:28,080 --> 00:44:30,759 I don't wanna be a part of your new-fangled vision of the future. 784 00:44:30,760 --> 00:44:33,919 A scandalous letter has come into my possession. 785 00:44:33,920 --> 00:44:36,319 It was written by your younger son. 786 00:44:36,320 --> 00:44:37,799 How did you get hold of it? 787 00:44:37,800 --> 00:44:40,240 We have to do something. We're helpless to stop her.