1 00:00:22,440 --> 00:00:24,426 Thank you. 2 00:00:24,477 --> 00:00:27,664 Mesdames, messieurs? Faites vos jeux, s'il vous plait? 3 00:00:27,713 --> 00:00:30,870 Et vous, Monsieur Selfridge? 4 00:00:34,306 --> 00:00:36,304 All on black. 5 00:01:24,608 --> 00:01:26,596 Here he is. 6 00:01:26,645 --> 00:01:29,872 Mr Selfridge, rumour has it you've incurred heavy losses. 7 00:01:29,922 --> 00:01:32,309 Where's your actress friend, Miss Matthews? 8 00:01:32,358 --> 00:01:35,066 - How much did you lose? - How is being rich, Mr Selfridge? 9 00:01:35,116 --> 00:01:37,103 I hear you broke records in Milan. 10 00:01:37,153 --> 00:01:39,979 I know you have a better story than that, gentlemen. 11 00:01:40,030 --> 00:01:42,017 - Go on, how much was it? - Thank you. 12 00:01:42,067 --> 00:01:44,374 Oh, come on, boys. Give the man a night off. 13 00:01:44,425 --> 00:01:46,372 There's a rumour about you and Elsie Lane. 14 00:01:46,423 --> 00:01:49,409 Ah, Mr Selfridge! How lovely to see you. 15 00:01:49,460 --> 00:01:51,288 Good to see you. 16 00:01:51,337 --> 00:01:54,733 - Lovely to see you. - Good to see you, too. 17 00:02:14,590 --> 00:02:17,018 Ladies and gentlemen, princes and paupers, 18 00:02:17,067 --> 00:02:20,063 and the Earl of Oxford Street himself... 19 00:02:23,820 --> 00:02:26,246 We've got a show for you tonight. 20 00:02:26,296 --> 00:02:28,405 First up, all the way from America, 21 00:02:28,453 --> 00:02:30,522 Miss Alberta Hunter. 22 00:02:48,112 --> 00:02:51,457 ♪ Once I lived the life 23 00:02:51,508 --> 00:02:53,506 ♪ Of a millionaire 24 00:02:54,424 --> 00:02:57,170 ♪ Spending all my money 25 00:02:57,221 --> 00:02:59,208 - ♪ Oh, I didn't care... ♪ - Harry. - Victor. 26 00:02:59,258 --> 00:03:01,206 - It's busy tonight. - Cabaret. 27 00:03:01,256 --> 00:03:03,244 People can't get enough of it. 28 00:03:03,293 --> 00:03:06,290 - And the gambling. - What gambling (?) 29 00:03:06,890 --> 00:03:09,358 Oi! Calm down. 30 00:03:09,406 --> 00:03:11,555 Harry Selfridge. 31 00:03:11,605 --> 00:03:14,271 - Don't you know who I am? - The Whiteley brothers. 32 00:03:14,322 --> 00:03:16,188 Father had a store, just like you. 33 00:03:16,238 --> 00:03:18,906 Now that he's gone, you're running it into the ground. 34 00:03:18,955 --> 00:03:22,852 At least he got himself killed once he was past it. 35 00:03:23,351 --> 00:03:26,506 He had an instinct for business that you'll never have. 36 00:03:27,786 --> 00:03:30,172 I don't care how rich you are. 37 00:03:30,222 --> 00:03:32,491 Any trouble, you're out. 38 00:03:32,979 --> 00:03:34,977 I mean it. 39 00:03:38,812 --> 00:03:40,801 What would their father think? 40 00:03:40,850 --> 00:03:42,838 New generation. 41 00:03:42,889 --> 00:03:44,995 All money, no brains. 42 00:03:45,046 --> 00:03:47,034 Excuse me. 43 00:03:47,082 --> 00:03:50,079 We'll keep an eye on them, Mr Edwards. 44 00:03:51,358 --> 00:03:54,664 ♪ My fairweather friends 45 00:03:54,715 --> 00:03:57,381 ♪ Oh, it's strange to say 46 00:03:57,432 --> 00:04:00,387 ♪ Without a doubt 47 00:04:01,308 --> 00:04:05,811 ♪ Nobody knows you when you're down and out 48 00:04:05,862 --> 00:04:12,015 ♪ I mean when you're down and out ♪ 49 00:04:19,646 --> 00:04:22,122 Hey! Hey, Harry. 50 00:04:23,680 --> 00:04:25,668 Join us. 51 00:04:25,719 --> 00:04:28,545 This is about to be historical. Hey. How are you? 52 00:04:28,595 --> 00:04:30,583 Get that down you. 53 00:04:30,633 --> 00:04:32,502 - Please. - You're paying. 54 00:04:32,550 --> 00:04:34,379 I'm gonna get you... 55 00:04:34,429 --> 00:04:36,456 You think I won't find you, but I will! 56 00:04:36,506 --> 00:04:40,253 Grandma, what are you doing? 57 00:04:40,303 --> 00:04:43,847 - Quick! Upstairs! - Why aren't you in bed? 58 00:04:43,897 --> 00:04:46,165 - It's after ten. - I am nine years old. 59 00:04:46,214 --> 00:04:49,122 - Sweetheart, good night. - Good night. 60 00:04:49,172 --> 00:04:51,369 I'll be up in a moment. 61 00:04:54,486 --> 00:04:56,913 - Were there any people at the launch? - Oh, plenty. 62 00:04:56,962 --> 00:04:59,989 All gossiping about Pa and his affairs. 63 00:05:00,039 --> 00:05:02,186 He should know better at his age. 64 00:05:02,237 --> 00:05:06,621 I just wish he could find someone who was a real match for him. 65 00:05:06,672 --> 00:05:10,067 - Come on, Mummy! - Can't you say something? 66 00:05:16,341 --> 00:05:20,245 - When are you going to tell her? - When I find the right moment. 67 00:05:20,295 --> 00:05:24,202 It has to be Kitty first, or we'll never hear the end of it. 68 00:05:24,252 --> 00:05:26,238 Well, it's hard pinning her down. 69 00:05:26,288 --> 00:05:28,317 She's had a lot on with the house move. 70 00:05:28,367 --> 00:05:30,764 Oh, I know. I've heard (!) 71 00:05:32,362 --> 00:05:36,997 So, should we have a formal dinner, or cocktails and dancing? 72 00:05:38,635 --> 00:05:40,942 - Frank? - Er... up to you. 73 00:05:40,992 --> 00:05:43,739 It's our house-warming. I want your opinion. 74 00:05:43,788 --> 00:05:45,896 - Cocktails. - But if we don't have dinner, 75 00:05:45,945 --> 00:05:47,893 no-one will see the new Wedgwood. 76 00:05:47,943 --> 00:05:49,941 Er... dinner, then. 77 00:05:50,621 --> 00:05:52,609 Did you have a good time last night? 78 00:05:52,659 --> 00:05:55,774 I was working. Like I'm trying to now. 79 00:05:58,093 --> 00:06:00,360 Selfridges' Queen of Time 80 00:06:00,410 --> 00:06:03,755 will be the most striking monument on Oxford Street. 81 00:06:03,805 --> 00:06:05,793 We need something bold. 82 00:06:05,844 --> 00:06:07,831 An abstract exploration of time. 83 00:06:07,880 --> 00:06:09,868 I know this is not my speciality. 84 00:06:09,918 --> 00:06:11,906 You're the new head of design. 85 00:06:11,956 --> 00:06:15,262 But surely the function of a shop window is to exhibit goods? 86 00:06:15,312 --> 00:06:19,297 Or entice the customer with an artistic display. 87 00:06:19,347 --> 00:06:21,854 Of goods. 88 00:06:23,943 --> 00:06:27,938 Come on, Mr Crabb. We're gonna be late for Mr Grove. 89 00:06:30,495 --> 00:06:34,400 'The hours pass by and are reckoned to our account.' 90 00:06:34,450 --> 00:06:37,317 - Yes, very good! - These are the best of times. 91 00:06:37,367 --> 00:06:41,082 What better way to mark it than with the Queen of Time? 92 00:06:42,282 --> 00:06:46,825 A landmark on Oxford Street that will be here long after we're gone. 93 00:06:46,875 --> 00:06:49,863 That day is long off, Mr Grove. 94 00:06:49,913 --> 00:06:53,208 We're none of us as young as we used to be. 95 00:06:54,186 --> 00:06:56,174 Sorry to interrupt, chief. 96 00:06:56,225 --> 00:06:58,223 Mr Grove? 97 00:07:08,490 --> 00:07:10,488 Happy birthday! 98 00:07:15,123 --> 00:07:17,230 Oh! Look at that. 99 00:07:17,280 --> 00:07:20,146 - I haven't told them how old you are. - No, best not. 100 00:07:20,197 --> 00:07:23,793 But it is 20 years since you joined Selfridges. 101 00:07:24,513 --> 00:07:27,259 I hope to be here for many years more. 102 00:07:27,309 --> 00:07:29,737 Thank you. Shall I? 103 00:07:29,786 --> 00:07:31,774 Yes! 104 00:07:31,823 --> 00:07:33,821 Make a wish. 105 00:07:40,373 --> 00:07:42,362 You and Frank all settled in? 106 00:07:42,412 --> 00:07:44,559 So much to do. So many rooms! 107 00:07:44,610 --> 00:07:48,205 And the furniture from the old flat looks tiny in there. 108 00:07:50,122 --> 00:07:52,110 So, when do we get to see it, then? 109 00:07:52,161 --> 00:07:55,267 Dinner, Saturday? Everything's topsy-turvy, 110 00:07:55,317 --> 00:07:58,024 but if it's just you two, it won't matter. 111 00:07:58,074 --> 00:08:00,062 - Er..! - You're family. 112 00:08:00,111 --> 00:08:02,098 Yes. Yes, we are. 113 00:08:02,149 --> 00:08:04,345 Good! Well, it'll be... 114 00:08:05,026 --> 00:08:07,013 Be nice for us to catch up. 115 00:08:07,063 --> 00:08:09,050 Saturday. 116 00:08:09,100 --> 00:08:11,098 Can't wait. 117 00:08:13,057 --> 00:08:15,043 Weather looks good for the weekend. 118 00:08:15,093 --> 00:08:19,838 Mrs Crabb'll be very disappointed if I don't bring home a trout or two. 119 00:08:19,887 --> 00:08:21,806 Miss Mardle. 120 00:08:27,160 --> 00:08:28,988 Always remembers. 121 00:08:29,038 --> 00:08:30,976 Still in New York? 122 00:08:33,232 --> 00:08:35,100 - Mm. - She wrote at Christmas. 123 00:08:35,151 --> 00:08:37,139 Sounded very busy. 124 00:08:37,188 --> 00:08:39,725 Well, she's a talented woman. 125 00:08:40,064 --> 00:08:42,052 Made a new life for herself. 126 00:08:42,102 --> 00:08:44,330 She's sorely missed. 127 00:08:44,381 --> 00:08:46,518 Happy birthday, Roger. 128 00:08:49,174 --> 00:08:51,162 Thank you, Arthur. 129 00:09:00,762 --> 00:09:03,667 Well, I never. Mr Gordon! 130 00:09:03,718 --> 00:09:05,905 - Here to see your father? - I'm a bit early. 131 00:09:05,955 --> 00:09:08,103 Mr Gordon, how lovely to see you. 132 00:09:08,152 --> 00:09:10,141 Mrs Edwards. 133 00:09:10,190 --> 00:09:12,697 - How are the provincial stores? - Ticking over. 134 00:09:12,748 --> 00:09:15,534 The chief's lucky you keep such a close eye on them. 135 00:09:15,585 --> 00:09:18,571 - That's the job he gave me. - Well, blow me if it isn't Mr Gordon. 136 00:09:18,621 --> 00:09:21,717 - Good to see you. - You, too, Mr Towler. 137 00:09:25,772 --> 00:09:27,769 You miss the store. 138 00:09:30,006 --> 00:09:32,804 I'm sure I'll be back. One day. 139 00:09:37,997 --> 00:09:40,744 Colleano's is in the papers. There's been all this hoo-ha 140 00:09:40,795 --> 00:09:43,062 - about that black boxer. - The American champion. 141 00:09:43,111 --> 00:09:44,900 He wanted to fight the British champ. 142 00:09:44,950 --> 00:09:46,738 Can't, because of the colour bar. 143 00:09:46,789 --> 00:09:49,135 Seems Victor's doing it as an exhibition match. 144 00:09:49,186 --> 00:09:51,453 I hope we get an invite! 145 00:09:57,576 --> 00:09:59,444 Mr Selfridge? 146 00:09:59,493 --> 00:10:01,360 You have a visitor. 147 00:10:01,411 --> 00:10:03,409 Yes? 148 00:10:12,759 --> 00:10:14,756 Hello, Harry. 149 00:10:17,513 --> 00:10:19,510 Mae? 150 00:10:25,504 --> 00:10:28,171 What are you doing back in London? 151 00:10:28,220 --> 00:10:31,815 Well, one of my ventures hasn't gone so well. 152 00:10:33,015 --> 00:10:35,042 So I need to sell my shares in Selfridges. 153 00:10:35,091 --> 00:10:36,919 Oh, Mae... 154 00:10:36,969 --> 00:10:39,757 It was such a pleasure buying them from Loxley. 155 00:10:39,806 --> 00:10:41,995 I really don't want to let them go. 156 00:10:42,044 --> 00:10:44,033 The truth is... 157 00:10:44,081 --> 00:10:46,280 Well, I need the money. 158 00:10:47,878 --> 00:10:51,274 See, according to my husband, I'm getting a divorce. 159 00:10:53,112 --> 00:10:55,099 I'm so sorry. 160 00:10:55,148 --> 00:10:56,897 I had no idea. 161 00:10:56,947 --> 00:10:58,934 How dare you speak to me like that?! 162 00:10:58,985 --> 00:11:01,092 Who do you think you are? I'm sorry, Mr Grove, 163 00:11:01,141 --> 00:11:03,370 but I can't work in this house a minute longer. 164 00:11:03,419 --> 00:11:05,407 Well -- 165 00:11:05,458 --> 00:11:08,604 - Meryl called her an interfering bat. - She told me she was in charge, 166 00:11:08,653 --> 00:11:10,242 I wasn't going to stand for it. 167 00:11:10,291 --> 00:11:12,360 - She told me I should watch what I say! - Be quiet. 168 00:11:12,409 --> 00:11:14,406 Ernest. 169 00:11:15,525 --> 00:11:17,523 Meryl. 170 00:11:22,797 --> 00:11:25,903 - She treated me like a child. - Because you behave like one! 171 00:11:25,954 --> 00:11:29,379 You have been a thorn in the side of every nanny, mother's help 172 00:11:29,430 --> 00:11:32,816 and universal aunt that's ever had the misfortune to work here. 173 00:11:32,865 --> 00:11:34,653 Now that you've finished school, 174 00:11:34,703 --> 00:11:37,450 you have even more time to devote to your histrionics. 175 00:11:37,499 --> 00:11:39,328 It can't go on. 176 00:11:39,377 --> 00:11:41,765 Are you going to be in a bad mood all evening? 177 00:11:41,816 --> 00:11:44,043 It's your birthday! We've made cake. 178 00:11:44,092 --> 00:11:46,090 Don't spoil things. 179 00:11:52,242 --> 00:11:54,910 Oh, no, I knew he was having the affair. 180 00:11:54,959 --> 00:11:56,948 I didn't mind. We're both adults. 181 00:11:56,997 --> 00:11:58,985 He's French. 182 00:11:59,036 --> 00:12:01,423 And she wasn't the first. 183 00:12:01,472 --> 00:12:04,659 But this one is not content to play the mistress, oh, no. 184 00:12:04,708 --> 00:12:06,696 I'm sorry. 185 00:12:06,746 --> 00:12:08,733 He knows I can't go to court. 186 00:12:08,784 --> 00:12:11,970 That would mean every sordid detail dragged up in public. 187 00:12:12,021 --> 00:12:14,008 So I have to go quietly. 188 00:12:14,057 --> 00:12:16,795 And I won't get a penny from him. 189 00:12:18,653 --> 00:12:21,718 I earn pin money from my fashion house in Paris. 190 00:12:21,769 --> 00:12:24,075 It's just a rich woman's hobby. 191 00:12:24,126 --> 00:12:26,193 But I have my shares, 192 00:12:26,244 --> 00:12:29,740 and if I sell them, then I can afford to live. 193 00:12:31,119 --> 00:12:33,117 I'm sorry, Harry. 194 00:12:35,114 --> 00:12:37,741 Do you remember when I first came to London? 195 00:12:37,790 --> 00:12:43,015 You opened doors for me when everyone was slamming them shut. 196 00:12:43,064 --> 00:12:45,332 So it's my turn now, Mae. 197 00:12:45,901 --> 00:12:47,898 Let me help you. 198 00:12:49,896 --> 00:12:52,433 You know you can count on me. 199 00:12:56,250 --> 00:12:59,117 - Good afternoon, sir. - Afternoon. 200 00:13:00,245 --> 00:13:02,193 I'm afraid Mr Gordon has already left. 201 00:13:02,243 --> 00:13:04,231 Oh. I forgot. 202 00:13:04,280 --> 00:13:06,947 And there's a Mr Keen to see you. 203 00:13:06,996 --> 00:13:09,743 From the London Civic Building Society. 204 00:13:09,793 --> 00:13:11,621 Mr Selfridge. 205 00:13:11,671 --> 00:13:14,699 As the London Civic is Selfridges' major shareholder, 206 00:13:14,747 --> 00:13:16,655 I felt I should introduce myself. 207 00:13:16,706 --> 00:13:18,933 And may I say how delighted I am to meet you? 208 00:13:18,982 --> 00:13:20,971 You're replacing Mr Eavis? 209 00:13:21,020 --> 00:13:23,487 One of our original board members. 210 00:13:23,538 --> 00:13:26,964 I was wondering if you might find time for a meeting? 211 00:13:27,013 --> 00:13:30,810 Oh, I'm a little busy. I'm sure Mr Crabb can help. 212 00:13:33,327 --> 00:13:35,325 Shall we? 213 00:13:49,508 --> 00:13:51,495 - Daddy! - Hello, boys. 214 00:13:51,546 --> 00:13:54,173 Come here. Oh, my goodness, you're getting big. 215 00:13:54,222 --> 00:13:57,539 - Have they been good boys? - Yes! - Sort of. 216 00:13:59,537 --> 00:14:02,362 Well, seeing as Mummy seems to believe you've been 217 00:14:02,413 --> 00:14:05,079 very well-behaved, guess what I've got for you? 218 00:14:05,130 --> 00:14:07,797 - What do you say? - Thank you. 219 00:14:08,646 --> 00:14:10,793 How was your father? 220 00:14:10,842 --> 00:14:13,870 - Well, he missed the meeting. - Oh... - I waited for two hours. 221 00:14:13,919 --> 00:14:16,027 It must have been something important. 222 00:14:16,076 --> 00:14:18,064 Every so often, he... 223 00:14:18,115 --> 00:14:21,111 He likes to remind me who's in charge. 224 00:14:21,430 --> 00:14:24,827 Promise me you won't fall out with our boys. 225 00:14:27,744 --> 00:14:30,650 Come on. Family means everything to me. 226 00:14:30,700 --> 00:14:33,446 It's Violette's flat. She's in Paris. 227 00:14:33,497 --> 00:14:36,364 I know it's not what you're used to. 228 00:14:37,572 --> 00:14:40,798 Oh! No, it's a roof over my head. 229 00:14:40,849 --> 00:14:42,837 Thank you. 230 00:14:49,718 --> 00:14:51,706 She's 18 years old. 231 00:14:51,755 --> 00:14:54,142 The new Madame Rennard. 232 00:14:54,193 --> 00:14:58,069 She has big blue eyes and cherry lips. 233 00:14:58,589 --> 00:15:00,586 She sounds awful. 234 00:15:05,101 --> 00:15:08,327 She's playing him like a violin, and I should know. 235 00:15:08,376 --> 00:15:11,963 Turns out, the older you get, the harder it is to play. 236 00:15:12,012 --> 00:15:14,000 You're not old. 237 00:15:14,051 --> 00:15:16,397 Well, you're at the top of your game, Harry, 238 00:15:16,448 --> 00:15:18,274 so you probably don't feel it, 239 00:15:18,325 --> 00:15:21,552 but I did not expect to be starting all over again. Not at my age. 240 00:15:21,601 --> 00:15:23,429 You're not starting over again. 241 00:15:23,478 --> 00:15:25,667 Tomorrow, I want you to come into the store, 242 00:15:25,716 --> 00:15:27,504 look around Fashion with Mrs Towler 243 00:15:27,555 --> 00:15:30,022 - and pick out whatever you like. - Oh, Harry, I -- 244 00:15:30,072 --> 00:15:32,339 Something beautiful. 245 00:15:32,390 --> 00:15:34,697 Then, you and I will go out, like we used to. 246 00:15:34,746 --> 00:15:36,733 Get your mind off things. 247 00:15:36,784 --> 00:15:39,781 And perhaps I can persuade you to stay. 248 00:15:42,457 --> 00:15:44,685 Where is everyone? Come on! 249 00:15:44,734 --> 00:15:46,841 We're late enough as it is. 250 00:15:46,892 --> 00:15:49,160 Bag? 251 00:15:49,209 --> 00:15:52,315 - Alice, you have my hat. - Why would I have your hat? - Bag! 252 00:15:52,366 --> 00:15:55,363 - Have you seen my bag? - Bag. Plimsoles. 253 00:15:57,839 --> 00:15:59,826 Well? 254 00:15:59,877 --> 00:16:02,105 'The Millingford Girls' School 255 00:16:02,155 --> 00:16:04,581 are happy to offer you a teaching position.' 256 00:16:04,632 --> 00:16:06,620 - Well done, Meryl! - Well done, Meryl. 257 00:16:06,669 --> 00:16:09,257 Well, come on, you lot. Off you go. 258 00:16:09,306 --> 00:16:11,294 Can't be late for registration. 259 00:16:11,345 --> 00:16:13,531 Finish that toast before you get there. 260 00:16:13,581 --> 00:16:17,377 - Have a good day. - See you later. - Bye, Father. 261 00:16:20,334 --> 00:16:23,130 They want me to start in September. 262 00:16:25,287 --> 00:16:28,384 I might have found something else by then. 263 00:16:29,843 --> 00:16:33,637 Teaching is a responsible, respectable job. 264 00:16:36,076 --> 00:16:38,583 You might find it more rewarding than you think. 265 00:16:38,632 --> 00:16:40,621 How would you know? 266 00:16:40,669 --> 00:16:42,657 Meryl... 267 00:16:44,665 --> 00:16:46,573 Have a good day. 268 00:16:46,622 --> 00:16:49,489 And please, clean up from breakfast. 269 00:16:51,298 --> 00:16:54,085 Our haute couture range is extensive. 270 00:16:54,134 --> 00:16:56,602 We have Vionnet and Patou here. 271 00:16:56,651 --> 00:16:59,388 All the latest fashion from Paris. 272 00:17:00,886 --> 00:17:02,874 What's this? 273 00:17:02,925 --> 00:17:05,151 This is ready-to-wear. 274 00:17:05,201 --> 00:17:07,189 We make them in store. 275 00:17:07,240 --> 00:17:10,145 Inexpensive materials in three sizes. 276 00:17:10,195 --> 00:17:13,263 For secretaries and... usherettes. 277 00:17:13,313 --> 00:17:15,379 Rather them than me. 278 00:17:17,028 --> 00:17:19,256 Well, it's a step up from making your own. 279 00:17:19,306 --> 00:17:22,651 I'm used to Paris. 280 00:17:22,702 --> 00:17:25,808 French women have style in their bones. 281 00:17:25,857 --> 00:17:27,845 Oh. 282 00:17:27,895 --> 00:17:30,432 Don't they have ready-to-wear? 283 00:17:31,532 --> 00:17:34,199 No, they have something much better. 284 00:17:34,249 --> 00:17:36,236 It's luxury ready-to-wear. 285 00:17:36,286 --> 00:17:38,274 Designed with taste and flair. 286 00:17:38,323 --> 00:17:41,710 They cut them in the machine room, but then they hand-finish them. 287 00:17:41,760 --> 00:17:43,468 They're beautiful. 288 00:17:43,518 --> 00:17:46,185 Something you'd be proud to have on your fashion floor. 289 00:17:46,234 --> 00:17:48,222 But who would buy them? 290 00:17:48,272 --> 00:17:50,339 Well, women who can't afford couture, 291 00:17:50,389 --> 00:17:52,698 but they don't have to buy ready-to-wear. 292 00:17:52,747 --> 00:17:56,052 I really think you need something in the middle here, Harry. 293 00:17:56,102 --> 00:17:58,531 We'd be the first store in London to offer it. 294 00:17:58,579 --> 00:18:01,366 - Yes. - Why don't you help me? 295 00:18:01,417 --> 00:18:05,163 - What? - You have a fashion house. You know what women want. 296 00:18:05,213 --> 00:18:07,599 - You've just told me. - Goodness! 297 00:18:07,650 --> 00:18:09,636 Oh, Harry. My life's in pieces. 298 00:18:09,687 --> 00:18:11,995 I... I don't even know what I'm doing next. 299 00:18:12,044 --> 00:18:14,232 I don't even know if I'll stay in London. 300 00:18:14,281 --> 00:18:17,018 Please. Would you think about it? 301 00:18:17,517 --> 00:18:19,506 All right. 302 00:18:19,555 --> 00:18:22,952 In the meantime, I want you to see something. 303 00:18:25,469 --> 00:18:28,456 Queen of Time. She's getting a grand unveiling, 304 00:18:28,505 --> 00:18:30,973 - right here at the store. - Oh! Lucky her. 305 00:18:31,022 --> 00:18:33,759 Will you stay for that, at least? 306 00:18:33,819 --> 00:18:36,727 All right. All right. 307 00:18:36,776 --> 00:18:40,162 So, are your newspapers ready for the Reform Act, Lord Wynnstay? 308 00:18:40,212 --> 00:18:42,519 'Women's rights'... 309 00:18:42,569 --> 00:18:44,317 Some of your readers are women. 310 00:18:44,368 --> 00:18:47,034 And they don't give two hoots for politics. 311 00:18:47,084 --> 00:18:49,791 They like knitting, recipes, babies and gossip. 312 00:18:49,841 --> 00:18:52,228 So you'll be ignoring their emancipation? 313 00:18:52,278 --> 00:18:54,265 Not quite. 314 00:18:54,315 --> 00:18:57,623 One good thing -- girls are easily led. 315 00:18:57,673 --> 00:19:00,259 If they get the vote at 21, and I hope they don't, 316 00:19:00,308 --> 00:19:03,814 they'll vote the way my papers tell them. 317 00:19:03,865 --> 00:19:06,402 Now, what have you got for me? 318 00:19:07,141 --> 00:19:09,129 The Queen of Time. 319 00:19:09,179 --> 00:19:11,686 A grand new monument for Oxford Street. 320 00:19:11,735 --> 00:19:14,042 Harry Selfridge wants free advertising. 321 00:19:14,093 --> 00:19:16,200 In return for VIP press access. 322 00:19:16,250 --> 00:19:18,399 He can always go somewhere else. 323 00:19:18,448 --> 00:19:21,953 Really? He's got a colourful family. 324 00:19:22,003 --> 00:19:23,991 Harry. 325 00:19:24,041 --> 00:19:25,830 That Russian son-in-law. 326 00:19:25,880 --> 00:19:28,147 He's one for the ladies. 327 00:19:28,955 --> 00:19:30,943 You've got a story? 328 00:19:30,993 --> 00:19:32,980 Mm. 329 00:19:33,030 --> 00:19:37,026 Some dirty linen Harry wouldn't want aired in public. 330 00:19:37,745 --> 00:19:39,743 Just let him know. 331 00:19:52,189 --> 00:19:54,016 Here we go. Ah! Got you. 332 00:19:54,067 --> 00:19:55,934 Nicely done. 333 00:19:55,984 --> 00:19:57,853 Rather beautiful. 334 00:19:57,902 --> 00:19:59,771 Lovely. 335 00:19:59,821 --> 00:20:02,447 Have you found a new nanny yet? 336 00:20:02,497 --> 00:20:06,842 Yes. Let's hope she lasts longer than the previous one. 337 00:20:06,891 --> 00:20:08,999 You do a terrific job, Roger. 338 00:20:09,050 --> 00:20:11,048 I just worry... 339 00:20:11,686 --> 00:20:15,182 that they suffer without a maternal influence. 340 00:20:18,398 --> 00:20:21,395 You and Josie never regretted parting? 341 00:20:25,991 --> 00:20:30,265 Stepmother to five children, that's a huge undertaking. 342 00:20:31,983 --> 00:20:34,810 Even had Meryl been a more tractable child. 343 00:20:34,859 --> 00:20:36,857 We agreed. 344 00:20:39,814 --> 00:20:42,929 Clean break. The only way. 345 00:20:55,955 --> 00:20:58,102 It's the Dolly sisters! 346 00:20:58,152 --> 00:21:01,908 Jenny, Rosie, it's good to have you back in London. Mr Dillon! 347 00:21:17,971 --> 00:21:19,968 Mae. 348 00:21:21,925 --> 00:21:23,912 Heard you were back in London. 349 00:21:23,963 --> 00:21:26,231 Jenny! Rosie! Over here! 350 00:21:28,438 --> 00:21:30,746 Oh, here comes trouble. The Dolly sisters. 351 00:21:30,795 --> 00:21:32,743 - Who are they with? - Jimmy Dillon. 352 00:21:32,792 --> 00:21:34,781 This was all his idea. 353 00:21:34,830 --> 00:21:36,817 Who is he? 354 00:21:36,867 --> 00:21:39,505 Promoter, investor, fixer. 355 00:21:41,303 --> 00:21:44,999 Did a few deals in theatre, then went into clubs. 356 00:21:45,658 --> 00:21:47,646 And boxing. 357 00:21:47,696 --> 00:21:50,322 I get the door receipts, Jimmy's running the bank. 358 00:21:50,372 --> 00:21:52,161 Some deep pockets here tonight. 359 00:21:52,211 --> 00:21:54,199 My, oh, my! Harry Selfridge! 360 00:21:54,249 --> 00:21:56,236 Harry! 361 00:21:56,285 --> 00:21:58,272 Ah, Jenny... Rosie. 362 00:21:58,322 --> 00:22:00,830 Haven't seen you in years. Where've you been? 363 00:22:00,880 --> 00:22:03,107 - We've been in America. - Touring forever. 364 00:22:03,158 --> 00:22:06,583 - We keep saying we'll stop. - Singing and dancing's all we can do. 365 00:22:06,634 --> 00:22:08,622 Oh, that's not quite true (!) 366 00:22:08,671 --> 00:22:11,418 Showgirls always know how to have a good time, right? 367 00:22:11,468 --> 00:22:14,564 We heard all about your French adventures. 368 00:22:16,423 --> 00:22:18,650 - You haven't changed a bit. - Neither have you. 369 00:22:18,700 --> 00:22:20,688 - Oh, we have. - Oh, yes. 370 00:22:20,737 --> 00:22:22,965 We're frightfully, delightfully rich. 371 00:22:23,014 --> 00:22:25,002 Rich. 372 00:22:25,052 --> 00:22:26,999 - Jimmy Dillon. - Harry Selfridge. 373 00:22:27,049 --> 00:22:30,546 The Earl of Oxford Street. And Madame Rennard. 374 00:22:31,445 --> 00:22:33,913 So, Victor tells me this is all because of you. 375 00:22:33,963 --> 00:22:36,309 I'm just giving people what they want. 376 00:22:36,360 --> 00:22:38,358 Excuse me. 377 00:22:40,915 --> 00:22:44,141 '"Washerwoman, indeed!" he shouted recklessly. 378 00:22:44,191 --> 00:22:49,054 "Ho! Ho! I am the Toad, the motorcar snatcher, 379 00:22:49,105 --> 00:22:52,890 the prison breaker, the Toad who always escapes! 380 00:22:52,940 --> 00:22:55,567 Sit still and you shall know what driving really is. 381 00:22:55,617 --> 00:22:57,964 For you are in the hands of the famous, 382 00:22:58,013 --> 00:23:01,111 the skilful, the entirely fearless Toad!"' 383 00:23:02,569 --> 00:23:04,557 There we are. 384 00:23:04,607 --> 00:23:07,962 - Can we get a car? - Certainly not. They're very expensive. 385 00:23:10,840 --> 00:23:13,357 - Night-night. - Night. 386 00:23:20,629 --> 00:23:22,627 Broom! 387 00:23:24,064 --> 00:23:25,783 Poop-poop! 388 00:23:31,136 --> 00:23:34,242 Now, ladies and gentlemen, for the highlight of the evening! 389 00:23:34,293 --> 00:23:37,639 First up, fighting for the United States of America... 390 00:23:37,688 --> 00:23:39,876 Joe Langford! 391 00:23:43,323 --> 00:23:45,310 All right, Joe. 392 00:23:45,360 --> 00:23:47,348 Atta boy, Joe! 393 00:23:47,396 --> 00:23:49,384 Give 'em hell. 394 00:23:49,434 --> 00:23:51,422 And now, ladies and gentlemen, 395 00:23:51,472 --> 00:23:54,779 would you please put your hands together and make some noise 396 00:23:54,829 --> 00:23:57,655 for our very own British champion... 397 00:23:57,705 --> 00:23:59,693 Tommy Butler! 398 00:24:03,819 --> 00:24:05,816 Boo! 399 00:24:09,093 --> 00:24:11,199 Best of luck, chaps. Have a good fight. 400 00:24:11,250 --> 00:24:14,446 - Have a good fight. - Take him down, Joe! 401 00:24:15,525 --> 00:24:18,272 Who's your money on? Britain or America? 402 00:24:18,322 --> 00:24:20,749 Yes, £14 on the Brit! 403 00:24:20,799 --> 00:24:23,266 100 on the Negro. 404 00:24:23,316 --> 00:24:25,383 - 200. - Same here. 405 00:24:26,472 --> 00:24:28,470 500. 406 00:24:30,708 --> 00:24:32,695 Tim. 407 00:24:32,746 --> 00:24:34,733 Take these bets. 408 00:24:34,783 --> 00:24:38,178 If the American wins, you'll be cleaned out. 409 00:24:38,978 --> 00:24:40,976 If he wins. 410 00:24:42,694 --> 00:24:45,960 - What are you drinking? - Champagne. - Champagne. 411 00:24:46,010 --> 00:24:47,718 Allow me. 412 00:24:47,768 --> 00:24:49,755 Round one! 413 00:24:51,842 --> 00:24:53,910 Fight! 414 00:25:00,552 --> 00:25:02,550 Let's go, Joe! 415 00:25:05,346 --> 00:25:07,334 Come on, Joe! 416 00:25:07,384 --> 00:25:09,382 Dig in! 417 00:25:11,100 --> 00:25:13,418 Oh, it's beautiful! 418 00:25:15,017 --> 00:25:17,563 A proper mansion, just like home. 419 00:25:17,613 --> 00:25:19,761 You can't swing a cat in ours. 420 00:25:19,810 --> 00:25:21,798 Well, you should move. 421 00:25:21,848 --> 00:25:25,124 You're earning well. Both career women, us Hawkins girls. 422 00:25:26,683 --> 00:25:29,549 It's a shame Frank couldn't be here. 423 00:25:29,720 --> 00:25:32,346 Well, he's... Harry's right-hand man. 424 00:25:32,397 --> 00:25:34,863 That's the price of success. 425 00:25:35,473 --> 00:25:37,741 Duty calls, day or night. 426 00:25:42,064 --> 00:25:44,801 - Come on, Joe! - That's it, Joe. 427 00:25:45,422 --> 00:25:47,489 Go on, give him all you got! 428 00:25:47,538 --> 00:25:49,805 - I got a lot of money on this! - Tommy, sit up! 429 00:25:49,855 --> 00:25:51,843 He's got him. 430 00:25:51,894 --> 00:25:54,520 That's it, Joe. Yeah, get him against the ropes! 431 00:25:54,570 --> 00:25:56,568 He's got him! 432 00:25:58,167 --> 00:26:00,954 Break, break, break! 433 00:26:01,003 --> 00:26:02,790 Corners. Corners, chaps, corners. 434 00:26:02,840 --> 00:26:04,639 Well done, Joe! 435 00:26:05,958 --> 00:26:07,945 So, what are you doing here in London? 436 00:26:07,994 --> 00:26:09,982 - Parties. - Cocktails. 437 00:26:10,032 --> 00:26:12,151 Baccarat. 438 00:26:13,349 --> 00:26:15,337 We'll need looking after. 439 00:26:15,387 --> 00:26:17,335 I could lose my shirt... 440 00:26:17,385 --> 00:26:19,731 if you're lucky. 441 00:26:19,781 --> 00:26:22,807 And we wanna get into movies. Talkies. That's the future. 442 00:26:22,858 --> 00:26:25,973 Well, I know a few producers and they would love to meet you. 443 00:26:29,091 --> 00:26:31,088 You're an angel. 444 00:26:32,526 --> 00:26:34,524 Thank you. 445 00:26:34,963 --> 00:26:36,951 They don't take prisoners, do they? 446 00:26:37,001 --> 00:26:38,988 I think they're great fun. 447 00:26:39,038 --> 00:26:41,026 To our future, Harry. 448 00:26:41,077 --> 00:26:43,424 Seconds away! 449 00:26:43,473 --> 00:26:46,581 Seconds away, round three! 450 00:26:46,631 --> 00:26:48,628 Let's go, Joe! 451 00:26:49,627 --> 00:26:51,615 He's looking tired. 452 00:26:51,665 --> 00:26:53,732 We've nearly got him. 453 00:27:07,367 --> 00:27:09,365 You can go now. 454 00:27:10,162 --> 00:27:12,699 Let's wind the gramophone up. 455 00:27:13,120 --> 00:27:15,108 There was... 456 00:27:15,157 --> 00:27:17,824 something we wanted to tell you. 457 00:27:22,310 --> 00:27:24,507 We're expecting a baby. 458 00:27:26,384 --> 00:27:28,491 A baby? 459 00:27:28,542 --> 00:27:30,530 Yeah, we've been trying for a while. 460 00:27:30,580 --> 00:27:34,576 We thought we'd keep it quiet until we had some news. 461 00:27:36,813 --> 00:27:38,810 I had no idea. 462 00:27:39,810 --> 00:27:41,797 We wanted you to be the first to know. 463 00:27:41,847 --> 00:27:43,844 Yeah. 464 00:27:45,881 --> 00:27:47,869 Oh, well... 465 00:27:47,919 --> 00:27:49,917 Congratulations! 466 00:27:50,716 --> 00:27:52,714 Oh! 467 00:27:57,108 --> 00:27:59,096 You're going to be a mother! 468 00:27:59,146 --> 00:28:01,144 Auntie Kitty. 469 00:28:07,696 --> 00:28:09,964 - Hit him! - That's it! 470 00:28:10,853 --> 00:28:14,050 - Come on, Joe! - Looking good. - Come on! 471 00:28:16,008 --> 00:28:18,035 - Come on... - Don't let him off the hook! 472 00:28:18,084 --> 00:28:20,072 Let him have it. That's it. 473 00:28:20,122 --> 00:28:22,659 This is it. Keep an eye on it. 474 00:28:23,439 --> 00:28:25,905 - Looks like a win for America. - Whoo! - That's it, Joe! 475 00:28:25,956 --> 00:28:28,223 - Keep it up! - Hit him! 476 00:28:31,309 --> 00:28:33,306 There you go! 477 00:28:37,382 --> 00:28:39,610 - Oh! - Get up, Joe. 478 00:28:39,660 --> 00:28:42,208 - Come on, Joe. - Get up, get up! 479 00:28:42,258 --> 00:28:44,594 - Get up! - Four, five... 480 00:28:45,652 --> 00:28:47,640 Oh, no. 481 00:28:47,691 --> 00:28:50,876 .. nine, ten, out! 482 00:29:08,067 --> 00:29:11,772 - What's the matter? - She's just lost £500. 483 00:29:11,822 --> 00:29:13,810 I guess we'll win it back. 484 00:29:13,860 --> 00:29:16,297 I guess we'll have to. 485 00:29:24,928 --> 00:29:28,083 - What a good fight. - Not for me. 486 00:29:29,801 --> 00:29:32,538 - I'll pay. - Harry, you can't -- 487 00:29:32,679 --> 00:29:35,275 No, no, no. No need. Forget it. 488 00:29:36,355 --> 00:29:38,702 - £500? - Yeah. 489 00:29:38,751 --> 00:29:40,939 You've made me five times that tonight. 490 00:29:40,988 --> 00:29:44,015 Once you put all that on the Yank, people followed suit. 491 00:29:44,065 --> 00:29:47,761 - You're my shining knight! - Just keep it quiet. 492 00:29:50,379 --> 00:29:52,515 Come and have a drink. 493 00:29:55,453 --> 00:29:57,789 I'm glad I made you money. 494 00:29:58,768 --> 00:30:00,756 No, I mean it! 495 00:30:17,907 --> 00:30:21,452 Madame Rennard. It's been an absolute pleasure to meet you. 496 00:30:21,502 --> 00:30:23,371 I'm sure we'll see a lot more of each other. 497 00:30:23,421 --> 00:30:25,808 - Will we? - You're beautiful, I've got money. 498 00:30:25,858 --> 00:30:27,845 I'd say it's almost inevitable. 499 00:30:27,895 --> 00:30:30,761 I'd say you're making a lot of assumptions. 500 00:30:30,812 --> 00:30:33,008 Then tell me I'm wrong. 501 00:30:34,926 --> 00:30:37,554 - Is everything all right? - Marvellous. 502 00:30:37,604 --> 00:30:40,111 - I was talking to Mae. - Ah, I see. 503 00:30:40,160 --> 00:30:43,347 - You two are..? - No. No, we're not together. 504 00:30:43,397 --> 00:30:45,385 Then she's not your concern. 505 00:30:45,434 --> 00:30:47,422 That's none of your business. 506 00:30:47,472 --> 00:30:51,768 SHE is quite capable of speaking for herself, thank you. 507 00:30:52,826 --> 00:30:56,023 So, Mr Dillon, you have made a fortune tonight. 508 00:30:57,660 --> 00:30:59,648 And a British victory. 509 00:30:59,698 --> 00:31:02,046 These coloured chaps put on a good show, 510 00:31:02,096 --> 00:31:04,242 but they never last the course. 511 00:31:04,293 --> 00:31:06,291 Good night. 512 00:31:07,010 --> 00:31:09,206 What a charming man (!) 513 00:31:10,206 --> 00:31:12,193 So, where are we going now? 514 00:31:12,244 --> 00:31:14,630 - Well, I'm going home. - Mae, wait. 515 00:31:14,680 --> 00:31:17,617 - No. I'll see you next week. - Mae! 516 00:31:20,275 --> 00:31:22,671 Can we all fit in your car? 517 00:31:26,467 --> 00:31:28,455 Father? 518 00:31:28,506 --> 00:31:30,773 Shouldn't you be in bed? 519 00:31:32,580 --> 00:31:34,968 Could I find a Saturday job? 520 00:31:35,018 --> 00:31:37,364 I-I could do it as well as teach. 521 00:31:37,414 --> 00:31:39,402 Doing what? 522 00:31:39,452 --> 00:31:42,000 Working at Selfridges. 523 00:31:42,050 --> 00:31:44,038 No. 524 00:31:44,087 --> 00:31:48,111 Those shop girls are exposed to all kinds of influences and individuals. 525 00:31:48,161 --> 00:31:51,029 I want to work in Selfridges, not an opium den! 526 00:31:51,078 --> 00:31:53,226 I've had enough. 527 00:31:53,276 --> 00:31:55,784 A school environment is best. 528 00:31:55,832 --> 00:31:58,100 And you will do as I say. 529 00:31:58,710 --> 00:32:02,027 If Mother were here, she'd understand. 530 00:32:13,533 --> 00:32:15,931 What time do you call this? 531 00:32:20,486 --> 00:32:23,072 Back in Jackson, you used to take your shoes off 532 00:32:23,121 --> 00:32:25,149 before you crept in late. 533 00:32:25,200 --> 00:32:27,187 And you still heard me. 534 00:32:27,237 --> 00:32:29,235 I hear everything. 535 00:32:30,754 --> 00:32:32,741 Oh, you're cold! 536 00:32:32,790 --> 00:32:34,817 And you're not a young man any more. 537 00:32:34,867 --> 00:32:36,855 Where were you? 538 00:32:36,906 --> 00:32:38,904 The club. 539 00:32:39,303 --> 00:32:42,969 - Gambling? - Not as much as some. 540 00:32:43,018 --> 00:32:45,365 I took Mae out. I thought it would distract her. 541 00:32:45,416 --> 00:32:47,523 Why didn't you ask her round to dinner? 542 00:32:47,573 --> 00:32:50,110 We'd be very happy to see her. 543 00:32:51,130 --> 00:32:53,477 She could be good for you... 544 00:32:53,526 --> 00:32:55,914 if you let her. 545 00:33:03,116 --> 00:33:05,103 As requested. 546 00:33:05,154 --> 00:33:07,621 We need all of these updating, 547 00:33:07,671 --> 00:33:10,826 because that informs how much we stock, and... 548 00:33:11,626 --> 00:33:13,893 - (Harry.) - Excuse me. Hello! 549 00:33:13,943 --> 00:33:15,891 I want to say... 550 00:33:15,941 --> 00:33:19,367 thank you, but I can't do it. 551 00:33:19,417 --> 00:33:21,405 The fashion line? 552 00:33:21,455 --> 00:33:23,521 Well, no, any of it. 553 00:33:24,530 --> 00:33:26,518 I can't live in your flat and... 554 00:33:26,568 --> 00:33:29,355 wear the dresses that you bought me and... 555 00:33:29,405 --> 00:33:32,711 When we were at Colleano's, I realised how everyone sees me. 556 00:33:32,761 --> 00:33:35,548 A woman with a rich man to take care of her. 557 00:33:35,599 --> 00:33:37,866 Who cares what people think? 558 00:33:37,916 --> 00:33:40,022 I can't live like that anymore, Harry. 559 00:33:40,073 --> 00:33:43,570 I've got to learn to stand on my own two feet. 560 00:33:43,669 --> 00:33:45,657 So I have to sell my shares. 561 00:33:45,706 --> 00:33:47,973 I'm sorry. 562 00:33:48,023 --> 00:33:50,011 (I'm sorry.) 563 00:33:50,062 --> 00:33:52,049 You know what I realised? 564 00:33:52,099 --> 00:33:54,127 I need a friend. 565 00:33:54,177 --> 00:33:56,165 You have lots of friends. 566 00:33:56,214 --> 00:33:58,201 Someone who really knows me. 567 00:33:58,251 --> 00:34:00,249 I need you. 568 00:34:02,007 --> 00:34:03,995 Harry... 569 00:34:04,046 --> 00:34:07,631 Press list. Queen of Time unveiling. You are coming? 570 00:34:07,680 --> 00:34:09,669 Well... that's why I'm here. 571 00:34:09,718 --> 00:34:12,625 Hey, Colleano's was a riot, wasn't it? 572 00:34:12,675 --> 00:34:14,664 What did you think of Jimmy Dillon? 573 00:34:14,713 --> 00:34:18,379 Victor tells me he's the son of a maharajah. 574 00:34:18,429 --> 00:34:20,456 He grew up in a mansion in the country. 575 00:34:20,507 --> 00:34:22,973 His mother was English, one of the county set, 576 00:34:23,024 --> 00:34:25,811 and they had this affair. It was quite the scandal. 577 00:34:25,860 --> 00:34:28,168 So that's how he got his money? His father? 578 00:34:28,217 --> 00:34:30,045 No, the maharajah died, 579 00:34:30,096 --> 00:34:32,363 leaving Jimmy and his mother with nothing. 580 00:34:32,413 --> 00:34:34,959 He made it all himself... somehow. 581 00:34:35,010 --> 00:34:37,317 Do you mind if we go through the press list? 582 00:34:37,366 --> 00:34:39,634 Oh, no. Please do. 583 00:34:39,683 --> 00:34:42,231 - See you later, Harry. - Mae... 584 00:34:42,280 --> 00:34:44,629 Think about the job. Please. 585 00:34:44,678 --> 00:34:46,876 I don't want you to go. 586 00:34:59,201 --> 00:35:01,669 I'm gonna catch you, Ernest! 587 00:35:02,518 --> 00:35:04,505 Or can you catch me? 588 00:35:04,556 --> 00:35:07,981 Alice! Will you please control your younger brother? 589 00:35:08,032 --> 00:35:10,019 Chief! 590 00:35:10,069 --> 00:35:13,735 They've er... all come to see the unveiling of the new clock. 591 00:35:13,784 --> 00:35:15,782 This is Ernest. 592 00:35:16,261 --> 00:35:18,250 Alice, Eleanor. 593 00:35:18,299 --> 00:35:21,925 This is Meryl. Arthur's away at school. 594 00:35:21,976 --> 00:35:24,362 - You must be the eldest. - Mr Selfridge. 595 00:35:24,413 --> 00:35:26,720 I remember when you were born. How old are you now? 596 00:35:26,769 --> 00:35:28,598 19. 597 00:35:28,647 --> 00:35:31,743 Oh, 19! You look so much like your mother. 598 00:35:32,564 --> 00:35:36,867 I promised Ernest a turn around the toy department, didn't I? 599 00:35:36,918 --> 00:35:39,915 Why don't you take the girls to Fashion? 600 00:35:40,713 --> 00:35:42,702 - My treat. - Thank you, chief! 601 00:35:42,751 --> 00:35:45,219 Well, come on, you. Come on. 602 00:35:46,427 --> 00:35:48,414 Mr Selfridge, could you sign this? 603 00:35:48,465 --> 00:35:52,449 Ah! Ernest, Eleanor, I don't want you choosing anything too expensive. 604 00:35:52,500 --> 00:35:54,487 No sequins or anything like that. 605 00:35:54,538 --> 00:35:57,205 Very kind of the chief to offer. 606 00:35:57,733 --> 00:35:59,722 Meryl, come on. 607 00:35:59,771 --> 00:36:01,760 Meryl! 608 00:36:01,810 --> 00:36:05,236 - Mr Selfridge? - Yes? 609 00:36:05,285 --> 00:36:07,832 May I... ask you something? 610 00:36:07,882 --> 00:36:09,880 Of course. 611 00:36:12,556 --> 00:36:14,545 My mother... 612 00:36:14,594 --> 00:36:17,710 was about my age when she started working at Selfridges. 613 00:36:19,588 --> 00:36:21,577 I-I'd love a job here. 614 00:36:21,626 --> 00:36:24,223 Ah. Have you asked your father? 615 00:36:25,382 --> 00:36:27,369 I... I've tried. 616 00:36:27,420 --> 00:36:30,127 Mm. My daughter Violette asked me for a job here, 617 00:36:30,176 --> 00:36:32,255 and I said no. 618 00:36:33,413 --> 00:36:35,400 I was wrong. 619 00:36:35,451 --> 00:36:38,357 We may need some extra help in Fashion. 620 00:36:38,407 --> 00:36:40,794 I-I love fashion. I read all the magazines. 621 00:36:40,845 --> 00:36:43,781 You'll need your father's permission. 622 00:36:53,470 --> 00:36:55,457 I just had to ask him. 623 00:36:55,507 --> 00:36:57,644 Please don't be angry. 624 00:36:58,744 --> 00:37:00,731 You are my eldest child. 625 00:37:00,782 --> 00:37:02,978 First to talk and walk. 626 00:37:04,057 --> 00:37:06,055 And answer back. 627 00:37:07,294 --> 00:37:09,491 First to do everything. 628 00:37:11,330 --> 00:37:14,046 I just want what's best for you. 629 00:37:15,683 --> 00:37:18,421 And I haven't anyone else to ask. 630 00:37:19,920 --> 00:37:21,906 Maybe I know what's best. 631 00:37:21,956 --> 00:37:23,945 And... 632 00:37:23,994 --> 00:37:26,192 if I don't, I'll learn. 633 00:37:29,947 --> 00:37:33,063 You know, your mother had such fond memories of this place. 634 00:37:35,141 --> 00:37:38,137 She'd be so happy to see you here now. 635 00:37:40,256 --> 00:37:42,254 All grown up. 636 00:37:57,435 --> 00:37:59,424 Lord Wynnstay. 637 00:37:59,473 --> 00:38:01,381 You've got quite a crowd outside. 638 00:38:01,431 --> 00:38:03,459 And some press, you'll be glad to know. 639 00:38:03,508 --> 00:38:07,214 - Can I get you anything? - No, we're fine, thank you. 640 00:38:07,265 --> 00:38:10,250 Frank tells me you have a story... about my family. 641 00:38:10,301 --> 00:38:12,738 Your son-in-law, Serge. 642 00:38:13,976 --> 00:38:16,924 He... has had an affair with a countess. 643 00:38:16,973 --> 00:38:21,998 Her husband's been in South Africa for more than a year. 644 00:38:22,047 --> 00:38:25,144 They must have thought no-one was looking. 645 00:38:25,443 --> 00:38:27,641 So it's a gossip piece? 646 00:38:28,000 --> 00:38:30,548 Serge has fallen out with the Countess, 647 00:38:30,597 --> 00:38:33,135 but she's very happy to talk. 648 00:38:34,073 --> 00:38:36,470 - Pa! - Rosalie. 649 00:38:38,309 --> 00:38:40,296 Lord Wynnstay. 650 00:38:40,347 --> 00:38:42,534 - The newspaper magnate. - How do you do? 651 00:38:42,583 --> 00:38:45,700 Rosalie is married to Serge. 652 00:38:47,018 --> 00:38:49,886 Harry. Those interviewers are in your office. 653 00:38:49,935 --> 00:38:52,931 - I need you. - Thank you. Excuse me. 654 00:38:55,488 --> 00:38:58,635 - Do you know Serge? - I've heard of him. 655 00:38:58,685 --> 00:39:01,152 Oh! He knows so many people. 656 00:39:02,040 --> 00:39:04,029 I'm going to see him soon in Paris. 657 00:39:04,079 --> 00:39:06,625 Such a beautiful city. Have you been? 658 00:39:06,676 --> 00:39:08,504 Once. 659 00:39:08,553 --> 00:39:10,822 It was full of Frenchmen. 660 00:39:12,468 --> 00:39:15,416 Our daughter's excited. She's nine and loves travelling. 661 00:39:15,465 --> 00:39:17,973 - Do you have children? - No. 662 00:39:18,022 --> 00:39:20,490 My mother had four. 663 00:39:20,539 --> 00:39:22,807 Still, one is a blessing. 664 00:39:23,617 --> 00:39:25,614 I'm sure. 665 00:39:27,371 --> 00:39:29,679 Shall we go find a good spot outside? 666 00:39:29,730 --> 00:39:31,518 Please. 667 00:39:31,568 --> 00:39:34,963 Let's see what spectacle your pa has for us. 668 00:39:36,602 --> 00:39:40,717 Mr Grove, I need to talk to you about a personal matter. 669 00:39:42,394 --> 00:39:44,383 Mr Towler and I... 670 00:39:44,432 --> 00:39:46,420 are expecting a baby. 671 00:39:46,469 --> 00:39:48,458 Oh! Congratulations! 672 00:39:48,507 --> 00:39:52,053 Yes, but I want to work as long as I can. 673 00:39:52,104 --> 00:39:56,329 Give you time to find... a new head of fashion. 674 00:39:56,378 --> 00:39:59,124 - Well, we shall miss you. - Oh... 675 00:39:59,175 --> 00:40:03,160 But I have no doubt you and George will make wonderful parents. 676 00:40:03,211 --> 00:40:05,089 Thank you. 677 00:40:12,120 --> 00:40:14,107 Mr Gordon. 678 00:40:14,158 --> 00:40:16,585 - Mr Keen? - From the London Civic. 679 00:40:16,635 --> 00:40:19,142 - How do you do? - Very well, thank you. 680 00:40:19,193 --> 00:40:22,018 - I just wanted to introduce myself. - Before you go any further, 681 00:40:22,069 --> 00:40:24,776 you do realise I don't have anything to do with the Board? 682 00:40:24,825 --> 00:40:26,454 I don't work at the store. 683 00:40:26,504 --> 00:40:29,609 But you're managing director of the provincial stores. 684 00:40:29,660 --> 00:40:34,325 - On my father's behalf. - Of course. And that makes you VERY influential. 685 00:40:34,374 --> 00:40:36,403 So I just wanted to put a face to a name. 686 00:40:36,452 --> 00:40:39,190 You are, after all, Mr Selfridge. 687 00:40:44,044 --> 00:40:46,041 Madame Rennard. 688 00:40:52,393 --> 00:40:54,862 I wasn't sure if you'd come. 689 00:40:56,989 --> 00:40:59,655 Harry, I know you want a friend. 690 00:41:01,184 --> 00:41:03,851 I've just got to protect myself. 691 00:41:04,021 --> 00:41:06,607 I feel like this might be my last chance to start again. 692 00:41:06,657 --> 00:41:09,643 - Then let me help. - We've never worked together before. 693 00:41:09,693 --> 00:41:12,000 This would be a whole new territory for us. 694 00:41:12,051 --> 00:41:14,038 I'm not offering you charity. 695 00:41:14,089 --> 00:41:16,076 It'll be on your terms. 696 00:41:16,127 --> 00:41:18,863 You've always liked the high life. 697 00:41:19,242 --> 00:41:21,240 The women and... 698 00:41:23,039 --> 00:41:25,425 - .. the gambling. - I'm in control, Mae. 699 00:41:25,476 --> 00:41:27,473 Are you? 700 00:41:28,871 --> 00:41:30,939 I won't let you down. 701 00:41:32,866 --> 00:41:34,864 I promise. 702 00:41:36,862 --> 00:41:39,129 (The press are waiting.) 703 00:41:40,139 --> 00:41:42,006 Mae... 704 00:41:42,057 --> 00:41:43,935 will you join me? 705 00:42:00,674 --> 00:42:03,821 Can we stop the traffic, please? Thank you. 706 00:42:03,871 --> 00:42:05,779 Come on, Mr Selfridge. You can tell us. 707 00:42:05,828 --> 00:42:07,857 - What's the big surprise? - All in good time. 708 00:42:07,907 --> 00:42:09,974 I think the best shot is from about here. 709 00:42:10,025 --> 00:42:12,011 Indeed it is. Good afternoon. 710 00:42:12,062 --> 00:42:14,060 Thank you. 711 00:42:20,053 --> 00:42:22,320 Thank you all for coming. 712 00:42:26,644 --> 00:42:28,633 In 1909, 713 00:42:28,682 --> 00:42:32,189 Selfridges opened its doors for the first time. 714 00:42:32,238 --> 00:42:34,227 And since then, 715 00:42:34,276 --> 00:42:37,272 we have gone from strength to strength. 716 00:42:38,072 --> 00:42:40,619 It is with great pride... 717 00:42:40,668 --> 00:42:42,657 that I give to you... 718 00:42:42,706 --> 00:42:44,695 the Queen of Time! 719 00:43:13,511 --> 00:43:16,816 - You're looking after the store now? - It's all being taken care of. 720 00:43:16,867 --> 00:43:18,695 'Young Gordon Selfridge is poised 721 00:43:18,744 --> 00:43:20,892 to take the reins from his ailing father.' 722 00:43:20,943 --> 00:43:22,930 I never said that. 723 00:43:22,981 --> 00:43:25,647 How easy is it to take off these clothes? 724 00:43:25,696 --> 00:43:28,843 We are so lucky to have the Dolly sisters here with us today. 725 00:43:28,893 --> 00:43:32,080 Such... lively girls. 726 00:43:32,128 --> 00:43:35,275 To have children is to be fulfilled as a woman. 727 00:43:35,326 --> 00:43:38,153 I know we said that neither of us wanted children... 728 00:43:38,202 --> 00:43:40,510 - Do you want a baby? - Do you? 729 00:43:40,559 --> 00:43:42,556 He's all yours.