1 00:00:48,560 --> 00:00:50,400 Perhaps we should... No, wait. 2 00:00:51,840 --> 00:00:53,440 He's done it several times. 3 00:00:54,880 --> 00:00:57,600 It really is the strangest little cough. 4 00:01:13,360 --> 00:01:15,360 Well, it seems the moment has passed. 5 00:01:16,960 --> 00:01:19,000 Well, the good news is his breathing sounds fine. 6 00:01:19,000 --> 00:01:21,840 And you don't think his teeth are troubling him? 7 00:01:21,840 --> 00:01:24,440 His gums were slightly inflamed. 8 00:01:24,440 --> 00:01:27,320 We spoke about avoiding too much sugar in his diet, didn't we? 9 00:01:27,320 --> 00:01:30,520 Oh, indeed we did, and Tricki's been quite abstemious. 10 00:01:30,520 --> 00:01:31,880 That's good to hear. 11 00:01:31,880 --> 00:01:34,680 Well, he's aware of rationing, 12 00:01:34,680 --> 00:01:38,200 and he considers it a small sacrifice, 13 00:01:38,200 --> 00:01:40,120 given what others have made. 14 00:01:40,120 --> 00:01:42,000 Right. 15 00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:45,440 As long as you think he's all right. 16 00:01:45,440 --> 00:01:48,280 He seems perfectly healthy to me. But if that cough does come back... 17 00:01:48,280 --> 00:01:50,320 Oh, don't worry. Uncle Herriot will be 18 00:01:50,320 --> 00:01:52,120 the very first to hear about it... 19 00:01:53,160 --> 00:01:55,080 ...won't he, Tricki? 20 00:01:55,080 --> 00:01:57,520 Coming through! Hello, wee man. 21 00:01:57,520 --> 00:01:58,560 Good heavens! 22 00:01:58,560 --> 00:02:00,600 Are these all from the victory gardens? 23 00:02:00,600 --> 00:02:02,800 And there's plenty more where they came from. 24 00:02:02,800 --> 00:02:04,320 A bumper harvest. 25 00:02:04,320 --> 00:02:06,800 You might say too much of a good thing. 26 00:02:06,800 --> 00:02:08,800 Not for you, Tricki. 27 00:02:09,800 --> 00:02:11,160 They're full of sugar. 28 00:02:25,560 --> 00:02:27,520 Afternoon, Mr Farnon. Matthew. 29 00:02:34,360 --> 00:02:37,440 You'll like this - it's come from the victory gardens. 30 00:02:37,440 --> 00:02:39,200 Yes, you were there. 31 00:02:39,200 --> 00:02:41,200 Are you sure you don't mind doing this? 32 00:02:41,200 --> 00:02:42,840 Just a limit to how fast folk can eat 'em. 33 00:02:42,840 --> 00:02:46,720 Course not. Means the fruit won't go to waste. 34 00:02:46,720 --> 00:02:51,040 And, er, we can send some jam up to Pumphrey Manor. Mm. 35 00:02:51,040 --> 00:02:55,280 It's just, er... Not sure where I'm gonna find enough sugar. 36 00:02:55,280 --> 00:02:58,480 Oh, don't worry. I'll just have to do some ringing round, won't I? 37 00:02:58,480 --> 00:02:59,640 Mrs Hall. 38 00:03:00,840 --> 00:03:02,880 You all right there, Siegfried? 39 00:03:02,880 --> 00:03:05,600 I'm afraid there was an incident with Arkwright's sow. 40 00:03:05,600 --> 00:03:07,640 Is it just mud? 41 00:03:07,640 --> 00:03:09,520 I can't promise. 42 00:03:09,520 --> 00:03:11,480 Bucket's on the landing. 43 00:03:11,480 --> 00:03:13,600 I've a load of Tris's waiting to be done. 44 00:03:13,600 --> 00:03:16,080 Right, thank you. Here you go. 45 00:03:16,080 --> 00:03:19,440 Choo, choo, choo, choo, choo. We like this. 46 00:03:19,440 --> 00:03:23,320 Good afternoon, young man. That looks very delicious. 47 00:03:23,320 --> 00:03:25,360 Seems to meet with his approval. Mm-hm. 48 00:03:26,840 --> 00:03:30,520 Oh, erm... were there any calls while I was out? 49 00:03:30,520 --> 00:03:33,160 James took a message - by the telephone. 50 00:03:33,160 --> 00:03:34,960 Mr Dobson, I think. Right. 51 00:04:00,240 --> 00:04:02,360 Oh, good afternoon, this is Siegfried Farnon. 52 00:04:02,360 --> 00:04:04,480 I wondered if I might speak to Miss Grantley. 53 00:04:05,720 --> 00:04:07,800 Oh. I see. 54 00:04:09,320 --> 00:04:14,360 Erm... n-n-no message. 55 00:04:14,360 --> 00:04:16,760 No. Erm, thank you. Goodbye. 56 00:04:19,440 --> 00:04:22,760 Let's see where Daddy's got to, shall we? 57 00:04:22,760 --> 00:04:25,720 Eurgh! What's that funny smell? 58 00:04:25,720 --> 00:04:27,880 Is that you or the piggies? 59 00:04:27,880 --> 00:04:30,960 Come on, then. Where's your daddy? 60 00:04:34,760 --> 00:04:36,400 Oh, hello, sleepyhead. 61 00:04:39,800 --> 00:04:40,800 You all right there? 62 00:04:44,760 --> 00:04:48,160 Sorry. Just needed a minute. Not like you. 63 00:04:48,160 --> 00:04:49,360 Hey, Jimmy, my boy. 64 00:04:51,000 --> 00:04:52,920 It was rather a long surgery. 65 00:04:54,040 --> 00:04:57,400 I think your daddy might be too tired for bath time. 66 00:04:57,400 --> 00:04:59,000 Never! 67 00:04:59,000 --> 00:05:00,960 Hey, my boy. 68 00:05:02,720 --> 00:05:06,200 Let's see where those duckies have got to, shall we, eh? 69 00:05:23,440 --> 00:05:25,920 Must you always put your feet on the furniture? 70 00:05:25,920 --> 00:05:27,880 Cripes, what happened to you? 71 00:05:27,880 --> 00:05:30,360 Worming a 900lb sow is not a one-man job. 72 00:05:30,360 --> 00:05:32,320 Suppose not. 73 00:05:32,320 --> 00:05:35,960 You've been having a productive day. Er, I have, actually. 74 00:05:35,960 --> 00:05:39,000 Been marking course papers and feeling rather chuffed with myself. 75 00:05:39,000 --> 00:05:41,720 Managed to squeeze a lot more into their noggins than I thought. 76 00:05:41,720 --> 00:05:44,320 Right. So, might you have some time on your hands 77 00:05:44,320 --> 00:05:46,640 now the course is over? Because we're a bit stretched. 78 00:05:46,640 --> 00:05:50,800 'Fraid not. I've a new batch of students starting imminently. 79 00:05:50,800 --> 00:05:52,040 No rest for the wicked. 80 00:05:52,040 --> 00:05:55,760 Well... don't leave your papers all over the floor. 81 00:06:01,320 --> 00:06:02,720 Lost something? 82 00:06:02,720 --> 00:06:04,720 Oh, just the, er, book I was reading. 83 00:06:04,720 --> 00:06:06,480 I felt sure I'd left it in the office. 84 00:06:06,480 --> 00:06:10,280 Oh. You mean the goat lady's Persian memoirs. 85 00:06:10,280 --> 00:06:11,840 Yes. 86 00:06:13,560 --> 00:06:14,960 Well, I'm sure it'll turn up. 87 00:06:14,960 --> 00:06:17,640 You could work at a desk, you know, like a normal person. 88 00:06:17,640 --> 00:06:20,840 No, no, I like to spread out. Helps me think, you see. 89 00:06:23,120 --> 00:06:25,160 TRISTAN MUMBLES Right. 90 00:06:31,040 --> 00:06:33,760 Ah. Sorry. 91 00:06:33,760 --> 00:06:35,720 Jess, Dash! Dinner! 92 00:06:37,880 --> 00:06:41,520 Oh, my word. That smells good. 93 00:06:41,520 --> 00:06:44,360 You know liver's my absolute favourite. 94 00:06:44,360 --> 00:06:45,400 Let me at it. 95 00:06:46,960 --> 00:06:49,120 If your brother asks, it's all they had. 96 00:06:49,120 --> 00:06:51,000 He already thinks I spoil you. 97 00:06:52,120 --> 00:06:53,560 Is he all right? 98 00:06:53,560 --> 00:06:56,120 Seemed a bit down in the mouth earlier. 99 00:06:56,120 --> 00:06:59,920 Think he's finding it hard work, managing without Mr Carmody. 100 00:07:02,080 --> 00:07:06,240 You know... if you did happen to have a few spare hours... 101 00:07:06,240 --> 00:07:08,560 I am actually fully employed, you know, Mrs H. 102 00:07:08,560 --> 00:07:10,840 No, no, of course. 103 00:07:10,840 --> 00:07:13,680 Just a thought. Any luck? 104 00:07:13,680 --> 00:07:15,960 Dot Fawcett and Mo Roberts both have sugar put by, 105 00:07:15,960 --> 00:07:17,680 so I said I'll pop round in the morning. 106 00:07:17,680 --> 00:07:19,160 That's a good start. 107 00:07:19,160 --> 00:07:21,720 And I'm not going to Heston, so I'll be here to give you a hand. 108 00:07:22,960 --> 00:07:24,080 What? 109 00:07:24,080 --> 00:07:28,520 It's just chopping and stirring - I think even I can manage that. 110 00:07:28,520 --> 00:07:31,240 James - did you take these calls for tomorrow? 111 00:07:31,240 --> 00:07:33,760 Er, if you mean the castration and the possible teeth rasping, 112 00:07:33,760 --> 00:07:34,920 then, yes, I did. 113 00:07:34,920 --> 00:07:37,200 You're aware that I don't currently have an assistant? 114 00:07:37,200 --> 00:07:38,880 I know. It's not ideal. 115 00:07:38,880 --> 00:07:40,120 If the surgery isn't so busy, 116 00:07:40,120 --> 00:07:42,320 I could try and join you for the castration. 117 00:07:42,320 --> 00:07:44,720 Tristan, if you were thinking to borrow the Rover tonight, 118 00:07:44,720 --> 00:07:45,960 you'll need to fill her up. 119 00:07:45,960 --> 00:07:47,120 I will. 120 00:07:47,120 --> 00:07:49,720 Because you did say you'd chip in with some of your petrol ration. 121 00:07:49,720 --> 00:07:51,960 There was at least a quarter of a tank last time I looked. 122 00:07:51,960 --> 00:07:56,080 Besides... I don't have any plans this evening. 123 00:07:56,080 --> 00:07:58,360 Thought you might be driving up to Miss Grantley's... 124 00:07:58,360 --> 00:08:01,280 to "discuss the book". 125 00:08:01,280 --> 00:08:03,040 Miss Grantley is away. 126 00:08:03,040 --> 00:08:05,120 And the tank is, in fact, almost empty. 127 00:08:05,120 --> 00:08:08,080 But don't worry, I'll just do it myself, like everything else. 128 00:08:08,080 --> 00:08:09,720 No, no, it's fine. I'll fill her up. 129 00:08:19,120 --> 00:08:21,360 You know, if you did need an extra pair of hands tomorrow, 130 00:08:21,360 --> 00:08:23,840 I'm sure I could find some time. I wouldn't want to put you out. 131 00:08:23,840 --> 00:08:26,040 That'd be very good of you, Tris. No, it's no trouble. 132 00:08:28,360 --> 00:08:30,160 Well... 133 00:08:30,160 --> 00:08:32,120 yes, if you're sure. Thank you. 134 00:08:34,680 --> 00:08:38,080 But I don't want you breathing down my neck the whole time. 135 00:08:38,080 --> 00:08:42,560 I'm an experienced vet, you know, not some bag-carrying lackey. 136 00:08:42,560 --> 00:08:44,000 I shall try to remember. 137 00:08:49,280 --> 00:08:51,000 Here we go! Oh, look at that! 138 00:08:52,440 --> 00:08:53,720 Get off! 139 00:09:17,320 --> 00:09:21,360 So... how long has she gone away for? Who? 140 00:09:21,360 --> 00:09:23,000 Your lady of the goats. 141 00:09:23,000 --> 00:09:24,960 She's not my lady. 142 00:09:26,240 --> 00:09:28,560 She just asked my opinion on some of her chapters, 143 00:09:28,560 --> 00:09:31,920 and... I was happy to oblige - that's all. 144 00:09:31,920 --> 00:09:33,520 Very public-spirited of you. 145 00:09:33,520 --> 00:09:34,640 Morning, Molly! 146 00:09:34,640 --> 00:09:35,800 'Ey up. 'Ey up. 147 00:09:35,800 --> 00:09:39,680 So, this is Barley? Hello. 148 00:09:39,680 --> 00:09:41,960 You're very good-natured, aren't you? 149 00:09:41,960 --> 00:09:43,480 He's a little love. 150 00:09:43,480 --> 00:09:45,640 But the breeder said they can get quite unmanageable 151 00:09:45,640 --> 00:09:47,040 if you don't get them done early. 152 00:09:47,040 --> 00:09:49,360 I don't know about that. He seems perfectly placid to me. 153 00:09:49,360 --> 00:09:51,360 Only, I can't take the chance of him turning nasty 154 00:09:51,360 --> 00:09:52,520 if he's around kiddies. 155 00:09:52,520 --> 00:09:54,920 I wanna use him for pony rides. Right. 156 00:09:54,920 --> 00:09:57,080 'Fraid it's the snip for you, then, Barley, old chap. 157 00:09:57,080 --> 00:09:58,560 Let's take him up to the paddock. 158 00:10:03,360 --> 00:10:05,120 This won't take long, will it? 159 00:10:05,120 --> 00:10:06,200 Er, it shouldn't. 160 00:10:06,200 --> 00:10:08,720 Bloody 'ell! 161 00:10:08,720 --> 00:10:09,840 In theory. 162 00:10:23,840 --> 00:10:27,160 Oh, there you are. We wondered where you'd gone. 163 00:10:29,720 --> 00:10:31,760 James, can you give me a hand? Good morning! 164 00:10:31,760 --> 00:10:34,840 Ooh! Well, you seem a lot brighter after a night's sleep. 165 00:10:34,840 --> 00:10:35,880 I couldn't be better. 166 00:10:35,880 --> 00:10:37,640 The sun's shining, the birds are singing, 167 00:10:37,640 --> 00:10:40,000 and I'm married to the most beautiful woman in the world! 168 00:10:41,800 --> 00:10:44,200 Have you been sniffing the bottles in the dispensary again? 169 00:10:45,400 --> 00:10:48,480 Good morrow, young Jimmy, my handsome wee boy. 170 00:10:48,480 --> 00:10:50,280 Just like his daddy. 171 00:10:51,560 --> 00:10:54,440 Er, can you help your beautiful wife and handsome boy down the steps? 172 00:10:54,440 --> 00:10:57,240 My apologies. Come on, young Jimmy! 173 00:11:00,760 --> 00:11:03,000 Daddy's acting daft, in't he? 174 00:11:03,000 --> 00:11:07,280 Right, now, a quick bit of chloroform... 175 00:11:07,280 --> 00:11:08,800 and you won't feel a thing. 176 00:11:10,560 --> 00:11:12,080 Good God, man, what are you doing? 177 00:11:13,120 --> 00:11:15,400 The animal'll never wake up again. Look at the size of him. 178 00:11:15,400 --> 00:11:17,320 It's fine. It's not like it's an exact science. 179 00:11:17,320 --> 00:11:18,360 Well, that's as may be, 180 00:11:18,360 --> 00:11:21,720 but you still have to calculate an approximate dose, 181 00:11:21,720 --> 00:11:23,800 and then administer it a few drops at a time. 182 00:11:23,800 --> 00:11:26,600 Only if you insist on erring on the side of caution. 183 00:11:26,600 --> 00:11:28,480 Oh, come on, it's basic procedure. 184 00:11:28,480 --> 00:11:30,640 Fine. Do it your way. 185 00:11:43,720 --> 00:11:44,760 Thank you. 186 00:11:48,240 --> 00:11:50,640 Right. There we go. 187 00:11:54,840 --> 00:11:56,960 Now, Molly, if you'd like to walk him round 188 00:11:56,960 --> 00:12:00,160 until he begins to feel unsteady. 189 00:12:00,160 --> 00:12:01,400 Come on. 190 00:12:18,440 --> 00:12:20,520 Yes, Molly, bring him back, would you? 191 00:12:20,520 --> 00:12:22,360 I'd like to administer a few more drops. 192 00:12:26,240 --> 00:12:27,320 Thank you. 193 00:12:36,800 --> 00:12:39,680 There we are. There we are. Nice and steady. 194 00:13:02,240 --> 00:13:06,640 I know. I've only myself to blame. 195 00:13:08,440 --> 00:13:09,760 Not all bad, though. 196 00:13:17,960 --> 00:13:20,080 Darrowby, 2297. 197 00:13:22,000 --> 00:13:23,720 Good morning, Mrs Pumphrey. 198 00:13:23,720 --> 00:13:26,120 What a handsome bunch. 199 00:13:26,120 --> 00:13:27,440 The animals, I mean. 200 00:13:29,280 --> 00:13:30,600 Won't be a moment. 201 00:13:30,600 --> 00:13:34,480 I'm afraid Mr Herriot's busy at the moment in morning surgery. 202 00:13:36,040 --> 00:13:37,880 I see. 203 00:13:37,880 --> 00:13:42,040 Well, I could ask Mr Farnon to call round after his visits. 204 00:13:43,800 --> 00:13:45,840 W-Well, yes, you could. 205 00:13:45,840 --> 00:13:48,640 Mr Herriot does seem to be behind. 206 00:13:50,040 --> 00:13:51,760 You might have a bit of a wait, though. 207 00:13:53,600 --> 00:13:56,320 Of course. We'll see you shortly. 208 00:13:56,320 --> 00:14:00,040 Right. Next, we have Mrs Fluffy and Rokesby. 209 00:14:00,040 --> 00:14:01,360 Eh? 210 00:14:03,640 --> 00:14:06,280 My apologies - Mrs Rokesby and Fluffy. 211 00:14:07,960 --> 00:14:10,680 Wouldn't want to get the two of you mixed up, now, would we? 212 00:14:10,680 --> 00:14:12,640 Might end up giving you a worming treatment. 213 00:14:18,920 --> 00:14:20,320 Shouldn't it have kicked in by now? 214 00:14:20,320 --> 00:14:22,080 Only, I've got things to be getting on with. 215 00:14:22,080 --> 00:14:24,800 He's just, erm, proving a bit resistant. 216 00:14:24,800 --> 00:14:26,760 Oh, for the love of God. Give it here. 217 00:14:27,880 --> 00:14:29,680 Oh! 218 00:14:29,680 --> 00:14:32,720 That was completely unnecessary. He'd already had the correct dosage. 219 00:14:32,720 --> 00:14:34,360 And it hadn't had the slightest effect. 220 00:14:34,360 --> 00:14:36,000 If you had even a modicum of patience. 221 00:14:41,800 --> 00:14:43,320 Well, I reckon that did it. 222 00:14:46,480 --> 00:14:48,040 Just go and hold his head. 223 00:14:51,360 --> 00:14:53,840 Now, you mind your Ps and Qs, you hear me? 224 00:14:53,840 --> 00:14:55,440 The same goes for you too, Mr Prior. 225 00:14:55,440 --> 00:14:57,520 We don't want Polly picking up any more rude words. 226 00:14:57,520 --> 00:14:59,240 Right you are, Mr Herriot. 227 00:14:59,240 --> 00:15:04,080 Now, who do we have next? Master Tricki, we meet again. 228 00:15:04,080 --> 00:15:06,160 I'm so sorry to be such a bother, 229 00:15:06,160 --> 00:15:07,800 but you did say I should come back. 230 00:15:07,800 --> 00:15:10,080 No bother at all. Come on in. 231 00:15:10,080 --> 00:15:13,880 Come on in! It is his teeth, you see. 232 00:15:17,280 --> 00:15:19,400 That's better. 233 00:15:19,400 --> 00:15:22,160 It really is unseasonably warm today, don't you think? 234 00:15:22,160 --> 00:15:24,320 Now, you say there's a problem with his teeth? 235 00:15:24,320 --> 00:15:27,480 I'm afraid so. He keeps on pawing at his face. 236 00:15:27,480 --> 00:15:29,080 But yesterday, it was a cough. 237 00:15:29,080 --> 00:15:31,520 That's right, but as I also pointed out... 238 00:15:31,520 --> 00:15:35,320 And tomorrow, who knows what it'll be, Tricki, eh? 239 00:15:37,280 --> 00:15:39,560 Erm, Uncle Herriot, 240 00:15:39,560 --> 00:15:43,120 Tricki is clearly experiencing extreme discomfort 241 00:15:43,120 --> 00:15:44,600 and has been for some time. 242 00:15:44,600 --> 00:15:47,760 Is he really? Cos he looks perfectly happy to me. 243 00:15:47,760 --> 00:15:50,920 Just look at the great furball! 244 00:15:50,920 --> 00:15:53,480 As dogs go, he really is quite ridiculous. 245 00:15:55,240 --> 00:15:56,320 Mr Herriot... 246 00:15:56,320 --> 00:15:58,680 But I promise you, he's the healthiest animal in the world. 247 00:15:58,680 --> 00:16:02,280 He's just a big, spoilt pudding of a dog. 248 00:16:02,280 --> 00:16:06,240 And you are a very, very silly woman to worry so much. 249 00:16:06,240 --> 00:16:08,240 Mr Herriot, are you quite well? 250 00:16:08,240 --> 00:16:13,120 His hair, his size His mouth, his lugs 251 00:16:13,120 --> 00:16:15,000 Shew'd he was nane O' Scotland's dogs... 252 00:16:15,000 --> 00:16:16,040 Good heavens. 253 00:16:16,040 --> 00:16:19,960 But whalpit some place far abroad Whare sailors gang to fish for cod. 254 00:16:21,120 --> 00:16:23,480 Erm, you seem to be rather overheated. 255 00:16:23,480 --> 00:16:26,600 I swear to God, it is positively tropical in here today! 256 00:16:26,600 --> 00:16:29,400 James, what are you doing? H-He's delirious. 257 00:16:29,400 --> 00:16:31,480 Burning, singing in the sunshine... Good heavens. 258 00:16:31,480 --> 00:16:32,960 Toward the sun His hands were lifted 259 00:16:32,960 --> 00:16:34,560 Both the palms spread out Against it... 260 00:16:34,560 --> 00:16:36,120 James! Hello there! 261 00:16:37,360 --> 00:16:38,480 How are you? 262 00:16:46,440 --> 00:16:49,320 Right, mind that. Are we going to bed? 263 00:16:49,320 --> 00:16:51,240 I think that's probably best. 264 00:16:51,240 --> 00:16:54,480 Excellent! Come on, James. 265 00:16:54,480 --> 00:16:57,200 I'm afraid you're all gonna have to come back tomorrow. 266 00:16:57,200 --> 00:16:59,600 Mr Herriot is... 267 00:16:59,600 --> 00:17:01,680 ...indisposed at the moment. 268 00:17:01,680 --> 00:17:05,440 A basin of cold water, as cold as possible. 269 00:17:05,440 --> 00:17:07,800 You have to bathe him to bring down the fever. 270 00:17:07,800 --> 00:17:09,240 And don't worry. 271 00:17:09,240 --> 00:17:10,760 I shall remain with the baby. 272 00:17:20,320 --> 00:17:24,320 My apologies, Mr Dobson. We were slightly delayed. 273 00:17:24,320 --> 00:17:26,680 Well, you're here now. Morning. 274 00:17:27,920 --> 00:17:30,760 It's good to see you, Mr Farnon. 275 00:17:30,760 --> 00:17:32,960 I heard you were home. Mr Dobson, you're looking well. 276 00:17:32,960 --> 00:17:35,040 As are you. Egypt, wasn't it? 277 00:17:35,040 --> 00:17:36,720 That's where you've been? That's right. 278 00:17:36,720 --> 00:17:39,520 Well, I never. All the way to Egypt. 279 00:17:39,520 --> 00:17:42,560 And now here you are, helping out your brother. 280 00:17:42,560 --> 00:17:44,280 You must be glad to have him home. 281 00:17:44,280 --> 00:17:47,120 Yes. It's a rare treat. Aw. 282 00:17:50,920 --> 00:17:53,320 Ah, you're a grand fellow. 283 00:17:53,320 --> 00:17:56,680 That's a fine example of a scuffling horse, if I'm not mistaken. 284 00:17:57,720 --> 00:17:59,200 He's a good 'un, all right. 285 00:18:01,720 --> 00:18:06,000 Fellow were letting him go on account of him buying a new tractor. 286 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:07,280 More fool him. 287 00:18:08,520 --> 00:18:10,480 Does this paragon have a name? 288 00:18:10,480 --> 00:18:13,520 Algernon, but we call him Algy. 289 00:18:14,640 --> 00:18:16,480 Thought you could give him a once-over, 290 00:18:16,480 --> 00:18:17,960 make sure everything's in order. 291 00:18:17,960 --> 00:18:20,840 The fellow said he were six year old. 292 00:18:20,840 --> 00:18:21,960 Yes, could be. 293 00:18:21,960 --> 00:18:24,840 And his teeth might need rasping as they've not been done in a while. 294 00:18:24,840 --> 00:18:27,320 All right, then, Algy, let's see what's what. 295 00:18:28,360 --> 00:18:31,520 It must've taken you a while to get to Egypt - 296 00:18:31,520 --> 00:18:34,120 boats and... and trains and whatnot? 297 00:18:34,120 --> 00:18:35,320 Oh, certainly did. 298 00:18:35,320 --> 00:18:38,360 Yeah, we went all round Africa and then up through the Red Sea to Suez. 299 00:18:39,400 --> 00:18:41,040 All that travelling round the globe. 300 00:18:42,120 --> 00:18:44,440 It's not for the likes of us, is it, Mr Farnon? 301 00:18:45,720 --> 00:18:47,520 Where are they sending you next? 302 00:18:47,520 --> 00:18:50,400 He's currently based in Doncaster. Oh, aye? 303 00:18:51,560 --> 00:18:53,000 Well, I've never been there either. 304 00:18:53,000 --> 00:18:54,800 Well, his heart sounds good and strong. 305 00:18:54,800 --> 00:18:56,480 Let's have a look at your teeth, shall we? 306 00:18:56,480 --> 00:18:59,160 Seeing as you're here, I might have something for you. 307 00:18:59,160 --> 00:19:01,400 Oh, yes? Aye, a little welcome home present. 308 00:19:05,480 --> 00:19:08,600 A dental pick would be useful - if you're not too busy? 309 00:19:17,200 --> 00:19:21,320 Yesterday, upon the stair I met a man who wasn't there 310 00:19:26,280 --> 00:19:28,000 He wasn't there again today... 311 00:19:29,600 --> 00:19:31,920 I think this might be another bout of brucellosis. 312 00:19:31,920 --> 00:19:34,320 I wish that man would go away. 313 00:19:34,320 --> 00:19:36,080 James, did you feel like this last time? 314 00:19:38,160 --> 00:19:39,320 Haven't a clue. 315 00:19:42,760 --> 00:19:44,080 It's over a hundred degrees. 316 00:19:45,560 --> 00:19:47,360 Right, I'm telephoning the doctor. 317 00:19:47,360 --> 00:19:49,440 Aye. Call the doctor. 318 00:19:51,080 --> 00:19:52,520 Doctor Foster... 319 00:20:07,800 --> 00:20:11,120 Of course, one saw it a lot with the Spanish Flu... 320 00:20:12,200 --> 00:20:15,080 ...the, erm, fever and delirium. 321 00:20:16,440 --> 00:20:18,640 I very much hope it's not that. 322 00:20:18,640 --> 00:20:20,720 Oh, no, of course not. 323 00:20:20,720 --> 00:20:22,800 I'm sure he'll make a swift recovery. 324 00:20:27,240 --> 00:20:31,400 Oh, Tricki, do stop doing that. You'll scratch yourself. 325 00:20:31,400 --> 00:20:34,520 Summat does seem to be bothering him. I know. 326 00:20:34,520 --> 00:20:37,440 The poor thing barely slept at all last night. 327 00:20:37,440 --> 00:20:39,120 I really am rather worried. 328 00:20:41,720 --> 00:20:44,000 Why don't you wait and see Mr Farnon? 329 00:20:44,000 --> 00:20:45,680 He shouldn't be long now. 330 00:20:45,680 --> 00:20:48,720 Are you sure? I wouldn't want to be a nuisance. 331 00:20:48,720 --> 00:20:50,520 Not at all. 332 00:20:50,520 --> 00:20:52,480 If you'd like to go through to the sitting room, 333 00:20:52,480 --> 00:20:55,720 I'll you bring you a cup of tea. OK. 334 00:20:55,720 --> 00:20:57,760 Oh, look! 335 00:20:57,760 --> 00:21:01,920 I do think he wants to be friends. CHUCKLES 336 00:21:01,920 --> 00:21:07,920 Oh, perhaps we could stay in here... if we won't be in your way? 337 00:21:07,920 --> 00:21:10,480 Er... 338 00:21:10,480 --> 00:21:11,920 n-no, not at all. 339 00:21:13,240 --> 00:21:15,280 Oh, Helen, did you speak to the doctor? 340 00:21:15,280 --> 00:21:18,760 He says this type of fever's very common with brucellosis. 341 00:21:18,760 --> 00:21:21,800 I'm to keep him cool and comfortable till it breaks. 342 00:21:21,800 --> 00:21:23,680 Did he say how long it might last? 343 00:21:23,680 --> 00:21:26,280 Anything from a few hours to a few days. 344 00:21:26,280 --> 00:21:28,480 There's plenty clean flannels in the linen cupboard. 345 00:21:28,480 --> 00:21:29,520 Thank you. 346 00:21:30,880 --> 00:21:33,400 Do you mind keeping him down here? Of course not. 347 00:21:33,400 --> 00:21:35,040 You just look after James. 348 00:21:36,760 --> 00:21:38,200 I'll put the kettle on. 349 00:21:43,360 --> 00:21:45,240 Oh, dear. 350 00:21:45,240 --> 00:21:47,840 Oh, no, no, d-don't worry. I'll watch him. 351 00:21:47,840 --> 00:21:51,080 If you're sure you don't mind? Not in the least. 352 00:21:57,360 --> 00:22:00,240 Now, don't you get jealous. 353 00:22:00,240 --> 00:22:03,920 That's it. Good boy, good boy! 354 00:22:05,480 --> 00:22:06,480 All done. 355 00:22:06,480 --> 00:22:08,240 You know, you really do have a way with them. 356 00:22:09,400 --> 00:22:12,120 If you were half as pleasant with people, you'd be twice as popular. 357 00:22:12,120 --> 00:22:14,160 Yes, well, life isn't a popularity contest. 358 00:22:14,160 --> 00:22:16,960 Ah-ha! Mr Dobson. 359 00:22:16,960 --> 00:22:19,160 That's never your legendary elderflower wine, is it? 360 00:22:19,160 --> 00:22:20,200 The very same. 361 00:22:20,200 --> 00:22:22,400 But surely, it's too early in the year? 362 00:22:22,400 --> 00:22:24,040 Aye, it won't be ready till Christmas. 363 00:22:24,040 --> 00:22:26,240 But these are the last two from last year, 364 00:22:26,240 --> 00:22:28,520 with compliments from me and the wife. 365 00:22:28,520 --> 00:22:30,640 No, that's too kind, I couldn't possibly. 366 00:22:30,640 --> 00:22:32,360 That really is good of you. 367 00:22:32,360 --> 00:22:34,560 Tristan, would you mind walking Algy back in, please? 368 00:22:39,040 --> 00:22:41,160 What's the verdict? Oh, he's in fine health. 369 00:22:41,160 --> 00:22:43,200 Around six years old, as you were told, 370 00:22:43,200 --> 00:22:44,680 possibly going on seven. 371 00:22:44,680 --> 00:22:46,480 So, his teeth didn't need rasping in the end? 372 00:22:46,480 --> 00:22:48,960 No. They were in good repair. Right. 373 00:22:48,960 --> 00:22:50,680 So, it weren't that big of a job, then? 374 00:22:50,680 --> 00:22:51,920 I suppose not. 375 00:22:51,920 --> 00:22:54,840 So, shall we say two shillings... with the wine, like? 376 00:22:54,840 --> 00:22:57,840 I thought that was a gift. Aye. 377 00:22:57,840 --> 00:22:59,760 But it's still worth a few bob. 378 00:22:59,760 --> 00:23:01,800 It's not like you told me owt I didn't already know. 379 00:23:02,840 --> 00:23:05,080 Siegfried? Have you seen this? 380 00:23:05,080 --> 00:23:07,280 What's that? You've missed something. 381 00:23:09,960 --> 00:23:11,840 Looks like a patch of sweet itch. 382 00:23:13,400 --> 00:23:14,800 Look. 383 00:23:14,800 --> 00:23:17,080 Must've had a reaction to an insect bite. 384 00:23:17,080 --> 00:23:20,040 That's not good, is it? Not if it's left untreated. 385 00:23:20,040 --> 00:23:23,320 But don't worry, I've a proprietary injection that'll clear it up. Yeah. 386 00:23:23,320 --> 00:23:24,520 Are you sure? Absolutely. 387 00:23:24,520 --> 00:23:27,200 It'll only take a second, but there will be a charge. 388 00:23:28,560 --> 00:23:30,760 Aye, all right, then. 389 00:23:32,560 --> 00:23:35,720 Twenty-one hundred hours, can't be late. 390 00:23:35,720 --> 00:23:38,200 Shh-shh, shh-shh. 391 00:23:38,200 --> 00:23:40,280 Just lie quietly. 392 00:23:40,280 --> 00:23:41,400 Yes, Sir. 393 00:23:42,760 --> 00:23:45,840 Ready for duty, Sir, just need my boots. 394 00:23:47,360 --> 00:23:49,640 Come on, there's the bell! 395 00:23:49,640 --> 00:23:51,880 Hey, James, James, it's the... it's the telephone. 396 00:23:53,040 --> 00:23:55,320 Try and take a sip of this. 397 00:23:59,680 --> 00:24:01,760 You're all right. 398 00:24:01,760 --> 00:24:03,040 You're at home. 399 00:24:04,280 --> 00:24:06,400 You're here with me. 400 00:24:09,240 --> 00:24:10,520 It's me. 401 00:24:23,840 --> 00:24:26,000 Still using that proprietary mix, are you? 402 00:24:26,000 --> 00:24:28,280 I am. You know they've brought out a new antihistamine? 403 00:24:28,280 --> 00:24:29,600 It's meant to be very effective. 404 00:24:29,600 --> 00:24:33,600 Yes, well, I already have a method that works. Here. 405 00:24:36,080 --> 00:24:38,120 Just saying, if you want to be on the cutting edge... 406 00:24:38,120 --> 00:24:39,560 Just give him the damn injection. 407 00:24:56,200 --> 00:24:57,640 Er... 408 00:24:59,920 --> 00:25:03,120 Is that supposed to happen? Mr Farnon? 409 00:25:03,120 --> 00:25:06,400 It's... It's all fine. Everything's fine. 410 00:25:06,400 --> 00:25:07,560 What's going on? 411 00:25:08,600 --> 00:25:13,600 Mr Dobson, I'm terribly sorry, but it... it seems... 412 00:25:13,600 --> 00:25:15,720 Siegfried. Oh, thank God. 413 00:25:15,720 --> 00:25:18,920 Well, I'm sure this treatment of yours is a good 'un... 414 00:25:22,760 --> 00:25:25,160 ...but I have to say, it's a bit drastic. 415 00:25:29,040 --> 00:25:30,920 Can you give me one more minute? 416 00:25:35,160 --> 00:25:38,040 Just follow the instructions on the box, same as always. 417 00:25:38,040 --> 00:25:40,760 Thank you, Mrs Hall. Ta-ta, Pippy. 418 00:25:42,120 --> 00:25:44,680 Right. Sorry about that. 419 00:25:46,120 --> 00:25:49,120 No, Mr Farnon's not here either, I'm afraid, 420 00:25:49,120 --> 00:25:50,800 but he should be back shortly. 421 00:25:53,000 --> 00:25:56,240 Sorry to be a bother, but your pan appears to be bubbling. 422 00:25:56,240 --> 00:26:00,520 Of... Of course. I'll... I'll be sure to have him call. 423 00:26:10,720 --> 00:26:14,400 Good morning. Mr Farnon's Veterinary Practice. 424 00:26:16,240 --> 00:26:17,800 Oh, I see. 425 00:26:18,960 --> 00:26:20,400 Of course. 426 00:26:22,440 --> 00:26:24,360 Was it something in your preparation? 427 00:26:24,360 --> 00:26:25,400 It can't have been. 428 00:26:25,400 --> 00:26:27,280 He was back up on his feet in a matter of seconds. 429 00:26:27,280 --> 00:26:29,240 Well, what on earth was it? No idea. 430 00:26:29,240 --> 00:26:31,920 Of course, animals do occasionally go into shock 431 00:26:31,920 --> 00:26:33,440 when they're given an injection. 432 00:26:33,440 --> 00:26:35,360 I've just never seen anything that dramatic. 433 00:26:35,360 --> 00:26:38,840 I know. When old Algy keeled over, I think my heart actually stopped. 434 00:26:38,840 --> 00:26:41,520 Precisely why one should always proceed with caution. 435 00:26:41,520 --> 00:26:43,080 It was a straightforward injection. 436 00:26:43,080 --> 00:26:44,840 One never knows how an animal will react. 437 00:26:44,840 --> 00:26:47,400 There's nothing we could have done different. 438 00:26:48,680 --> 00:26:51,040 That is strong stuff. 439 00:26:51,040 --> 00:26:52,800 What's going on? 440 00:26:59,000 --> 00:27:00,720 You said you were going to fill her up. 441 00:27:00,720 --> 00:27:02,040 I thought you were going to. 442 00:27:22,760 --> 00:27:25,320 Where is he? Have you seen him? 443 00:27:26,640 --> 00:27:29,160 Shh, shh, shh. 444 00:27:29,160 --> 00:27:30,920 You're a fine navigator. 445 00:27:35,160 --> 00:27:36,720 You can do this. 446 00:27:38,360 --> 00:27:39,760 I know... 447 00:27:45,560 --> 00:27:47,440 I know you can do this. 448 00:27:54,320 --> 00:27:56,360 Good man, Banerjee. 449 00:27:56,360 --> 00:27:59,960 Oh, James, James, don't, don't. 450 00:27:59,960 --> 00:28:02,480 Good man. Oh... 451 00:28:04,920 --> 00:28:06,920 I should have been with you. 452 00:28:06,920 --> 00:28:09,680 I should have been there. 453 00:28:09,680 --> 00:28:11,360 But they wouldn't let me fly... 454 00:28:14,040 --> 00:28:16,320 I let you down. It's all my fault. 455 00:28:17,520 --> 00:28:19,480 And I'm so sorry. 456 00:28:21,160 --> 00:28:23,640 Banerjee, I'm so sorry I let you down. 457 00:28:25,640 --> 00:28:29,480 It's all my fault. I let you down. Shh... 458 00:28:29,480 --> 00:28:33,160 HE SOBS Shh... 459 00:28:33,160 --> 00:28:36,120 It's gonna be all right, I promise. 460 00:28:57,800 --> 00:28:59,480 Helen? 461 00:28:59,480 --> 00:29:02,880 Yeah, I'm here, James. I'm here. 462 00:29:02,880 --> 00:29:03,960 Helen. 463 00:29:05,240 --> 00:29:06,680 You're all right. 464 00:29:15,480 --> 00:29:18,600 You know, the quickest route would be to go cross-country. 465 00:29:18,600 --> 00:29:19,920 Nonsense. 466 00:29:19,920 --> 00:29:23,320 It's the most direct route... as the crow flies and all that. 467 00:29:23,320 --> 00:29:26,480 "Flies" being the operative word. We, however, are on foot. 468 00:29:27,680 --> 00:29:29,440 Fine, have it your own way. 469 00:29:30,480 --> 00:29:32,880 So, come on, then, spill the beans. What beans? 470 00:29:32,880 --> 00:29:35,400 You and the elusive Miss Grantley. Oh, for God's sake. 471 00:29:35,400 --> 00:29:38,600 Oh, come on, don't tell me the attraction's purely literary. 472 00:29:38,600 --> 00:29:41,880 You've been up there far too often. Something's clearly going on... 473 00:29:41,880 --> 00:29:44,040 Nothing is going on. Mm. 474 00:29:44,040 --> 00:29:45,240 Well, if isn't, it should be. 475 00:29:45,240 --> 00:29:47,520 You've obviously taken a shine to her. 476 00:29:47,520 --> 00:29:50,640 Here. You wanna go cross-country? Fine. We'll do it your way. 477 00:29:52,480 --> 00:29:53,720 Sounds like a good plan. 478 00:30:09,000 --> 00:30:10,000 That way. 479 00:30:22,920 --> 00:30:28,160 May I, once again, congratulate you on your superb navigational skills? 480 00:30:28,160 --> 00:30:31,480 Oh, stop complaining. We'll be fine once we find the track. 481 00:30:31,480 --> 00:30:33,880 Ah, ah, ow, ow! 482 00:30:33,880 --> 00:30:37,560 No, don't pull on it! You'll... You'll rip it. 483 00:30:38,720 --> 00:30:41,360 Just requires a little bit of finesse. 484 00:30:41,360 --> 00:30:42,400 Watch this. 485 00:30:45,640 --> 00:30:48,640 Oh, yes, that's much better Sorry. 486 00:30:54,440 --> 00:30:56,400 You know, that is one good thing about the desert - 487 00:30:56,400 --> 00:30:57,960 a lot less obstacles. 488 00:30:57,960 --> 00:30:59,240 Fewer. 489 00:30:59,240 --> 00:31:01,320 Apart from the bloody great sand dunes, of course. 490 00:31:01,320 --> 00:31:02,520 Yes, these dunes - 491 00:31:02,520 --> 00:31:05,680 you observed them from the window of the hotel bar, did you? 492 00:31:05,680 --> 00:31:08,240 I encountered my fair share. Really? 493 00:31:08,240 --> 00:31:09,760 Because I was under the impression 494 00:31:09,760 --> 00:31:11,920 that your time in service had been one long party. 495 00:31:11,920 --> 00:31:14,920 And that's a problem, is it? I just... I don't understand you. 496 00:31:14,920 --> 00:31:17,040 I know what war is like - 497 00:31:17,040 --> 00:31:20,120 how it changes a man, or most men. 498 00:31:20,120 --> 00:31:22,320 But you... 499 00:31:22,320 --> 00:31:25,040 you insist on treating the whole thing like a huge lark. 500 00:31:26,920 --> 00:31:29,200 That's what all this is about, isn't it? 501 00:31:29,200 --> 00:31:31,120 You don't think I've "done war" properly. 502 00:31:31,120 --> 00:31:33,640 What? Am I not sufficiently anguished to your liking? 503 00:31:33,640 --> 00:31:36,120 Don't be ridiculous - that's not what I meant. Yes, it is. 504 00:31:36,120 --> 00:31:38,440 You're disappointed I didn't suffer enough. 505 00:31:38,440 --> 00:31:40,120 You're unbelievable! 506 00:31:40,120 --> 00:31:42,240 God, talk about "misery loves company". 507 00:31:42,240 --> 00:31:44,400 Just because I try and make the best of things, 508 00:31:44,400 --> 00:31:46,400 get out there and have fun - unlike some people. 509 00:31:46,400 --> 00:31:47,760 What's that supposed to mean? 510 00:31:47,760 --> 00:31:50,440 Well, you tell me. You've been like a bear with a sore head for days. 511 00:31:50,440 --> 00:31:53,080 If this is all about a woman... It's nothing to do with a woman. 512 00:31:53,080 --> 00:31:54,560 Well, just do us all a favour 513 00:31:54,560 --> 00:31:56,080 and bloody well ask her out, will you? 514 00:31:58,480 --> 00:32:00,200 Ow! Aw, bloody 'ell! 515 00:32:03,120 --> 00:32:06,600 There were two calls about repeat prescriptions - 516 00:32:06,600 --> 00:32:08,320 I've made a note of the details - 517 00:32:08,320 --> 00:32:12,200 and I took a message from Mr Arkwright. 518 00:32:12,200 --> 00:32:15,080 He was a little difficult to understand, 519 00:32:15,080 --> 00:32:18,320 but I believe he has a problem with a cow. 520 00:32:18,320 --> 00:32:20,040 Could it have been a sow? 521 00:32:20,040 --> 00:32:21,800 Quite possibly. 522 00:32:21,800 --> 00:32:24,960 And I hope I didn't overstep, but a woman came to the door, 523 00:32:24,960 --> 00:32:27,200 and I explained that the practice was closed 524 00:32:27,200 --> 00:32:28,600 and she should come back later. 525 00:32:29,960 --> 00:32:32,040 I can't thank you enough, Mrs Pumphrey - 526 00:32:32,040 --> 00:32:33,680 you've been such an help. 527 00:32:33,680 --> 00:32:35,080 You're more than welcome. 528 00:32:35,080 --> 00:32:37,760 You know, Mr Farnon ought to be back by now. 529 00:32:37,760 --> 00:32:41,360 I'll just telephone Dobson's farm, see what's delaying him. 530 00:32:47,880 --> 00:32:49,640 Eurgh... 531 00:33:09,200 --> 00:33:10,760 Bloody marvellous 532 00:33:12,080 --> 00:33:14,160 Come on - I'll give you a piggyback. 533 00:33:14,160 --> 00:33:15,720 Oh, don't be absurd. 534 00:33:15,720 --> 00:33:17,680 There's no point in us both getting wet. 535 00:33:20,600 --> 00:33:23,680 'Ey up, ducks. 536 00:33:23,680 --> 00:33:25,280 Wait, we need... We need to go back. 537 00:33:25,280 --> 00:33:27,520 What are you doing? The wine! Oh, you forgot the wine. 538 00:33:30,120 --> 00:33:31,880 Come on! 539 00:33:34,120 --> 00:33:36,200 I wonder where they've got to. 540 00:33:38,320 --> 00:33:40,640 Mr Dobson said they'd left an hour ago. 541 00:33:40,640 --> 00:33:44,040 You don't think something's happened? Summat's up. 542 00:33:45,080 --> 00:33:46,200 If they don't get back soon, 543 00:33:46,200 --> 00:33:47,720 I'll have to send out a search party. 544 00:33:47,720 --> 00:33:49,000 Oh, dear. 545 00:33:49,000 --> 00:33:53,000 Look, perhaps Tricki and I should leave you in peace. 546 00:33:53,000 --> 00:33:55,440 He does seem to be quite a bit better. 547 00:33:55,440 --> 00:33:57,560 Well, only if you're sure. 548 00:33:57,560 --> 00:34:00,240 Oh, Helen, how is he? 549 00:34:00,240 --> 00:34:03,840 Good. He's awake, and he's asking for tea and toast. 550 00:34:03,840 --> 00:34:06,960 Oh, that's excellent news. I'll put the kettle on. 551 00:34:06,960 --> 00:34:09,120 Hello, you! 552 00:34:09,120 --> 00:34:11,960 Ooh... Your daddy's feeling better. 553 00:34:14,920 --> 00:34:17,720 So that's good. In't it? 554 00:34:19,720 --> 00:34:21,160 Oh, Helen... 555 00:34:22,600 --> 00:34:23,760 Sorry. 556 00:34:23,760 --> 00:34:26,800 Love... Sorry, I'm being daft. 557 00:34:28,200 --> 00:34:31,840 Not at all. It's perfectly understandable. 558 00:34:36,600 --> 00:34:38,840 I'm being daft. I'm just being daft! 559 00:34:43,400 --> 00:34:45,560 It's not that I wanted you to have suffered. 560 00:34:45,560 --> 00:34:47,560 Far from it. 561 00:34:47,560 --> 00:34:49,200 You sure about that? 562 00:34:49,200 --> 00:34:51,560 I just... I... 563 00:34:52,920 --> 00:34:56,080 I imagined we'd have more common ground. 564 00:34:56,080 --> 00:34:57,840 Look, I know that I've been lucky. 565 00:34:58,920 --> 00:35:02,280 No, I didn't mean... No, I have. I know that. 566 00:35:02,280 --> 00:35:05,040 And I know that if I go back, my luck may not hold. 567 00:35:05,040 --> 00:35:06,800 Oh, please, God, let that not be so. 568 00:35:08,320 --> 00:35:10,880 And I know that you wouldn't actively wish me harm. 569 00:35:10,880 --> 00:35:12,920 Well, not actively. 570 00:35:13,960 --> 00:35:17,640 I was just looking forward to... you coming home... 571 00:35:18,720 --> 00:35:24,680 ...to us... you know, being able to... talk man to man. 572 00:35:24,680 --> 00:35:26,600 Well, we've never really been big talkers. 573 00:35:26,600 --> 00:35:28,040 Well, why couldn't we be? 574 00:35:29,840 --> 00:35:32,040 I mean, I know you'd rather be down The Drovers 575 00:35:32,040 --> 00:35:35,240 with James and whoever else, but, you know, just occasionally, 576 00:35:35,240 --> 00:35:37,800 it wouldn't kill you to spend an evening at home. 577 00:35:38,840 --> 00:35:40,800 All right. I'm not saying every night. 578 00:35:40,800 --> 00:35:42,520 Well, no, obviously. 579 00:35:43,600 --> 00:35:44,680 I just... 580 00:35:46,200 --> 00:35:48,400 I would enjoy your company. 581 00:35:53,600 --> 00:35:55,080 I'd like that, too. 582 00:36:00,000 --> 00:36:03,120 I'd rather not play cribbage, though, if it's all the same to you? 583 00:36:12,000 --> 00:36:15,960 Right, then. I should probably go down and fetch Jimmy. 584 00:36:15,960 --> 00:36:18,920 Helen, I really am sorry if I worried you. 585 00:36:26,720 --> 00:36:28,360 James, you were talking to Banerjee... 586 00:36:29,840 --> 00:36:31,280 ...the lad you took under your wing. 587 00:36:33,200 --> 00:36:35,480 So he was one of the ones that got shot down? 588 00:36:47,520 --> 00:36:48,520 Him and Hibbert. 589 00:36:49,800 --> 00:36:51,520 They were assigned to another pilot. 590 00:36:52,560 --> 00:36:54,440 What happened to 'em? 591 00:36:54,440 --> 00:36:56,680 Banerjee was badly burned in the crash. 592 00:36:58,800 --> 00:37:01,320 He was taken to a specialist hospital, and he's still there. 593 00:37:03,920 --> 00:37:04,920 And Hibbert? 594 00:37:14,000 --> 00:37:15,240 He died on impact. 595 00:37:24,600 --> 00:37:26,760 And you blame yourself for what happened? 596 00:37:28,280 --> 00:37:30,400 Banerjee was a frightened boy. 597 00:37:30,400 --> 00:37:33,480 I talked him into flying. I persuaded him he was ready. 598 00:37:35,440 --> 00:37:36,680 James, you helped that lad 599 00:37:36,680 --> 00:37:38,880 through the most frightening time of his life. 600 00:37:38,880 --> 00:37:40,400 But I wasn't there when he needed me. 601 00:37:40,400 --> 00:37:42,360 Because of this, this stupid illness, 602 00:37:42,360 --> 00:37:44,280 I let him down, I let them all down. 603 00:37:56,200 --> 00:37:57,640 I'm so sorry. 604 00:37:59,720 --> 00:38:01,160 I didn't know you felt that way. 605 00:38:03,840 --> 00:38:04,960 And here's me... 606 00:38:06,320 --> 00:38:09,080 ...thinking this illness was a blessing. 607 00:38:09,080 --> 00:38:11,760 And it was - of course, it was... 608 00:38:11,760 --> 00:38:14,680 But there's a bit more to it than that, in't there? 609 00:38:16,160 --> 00:38:17,480 I suppose there is. 610 00:38:28,880 --> 00:38:30,800 Helen... 611 00:38:30,800 --> 00:38:33,680 did I really call Mrs Pumphrey "a very silly woman"? 612 00:38:34,720 --> 00:38:35,760 Mm! 613 00:38:40,520 --> 00:38:46,480 Ooh, look at all that lovely jam, Jimmy! Very impressive. 614 00:38:46,480 --> 00:38:49,960 Hm! Well, I had to make do with half the sugar, 615 00:38:49,960 --> 00:38:52,760 so it'll only keep half as long. 616 00:38:52,760 --> 00:38:56,560 I doubt that'll be a problem, not in a house full of men. 617 00:38:56,560 --> 00:38:59,400 My Charles always had such a sweet tooth. 618 00:38:59,400 --> 00:39:01,800 I think that's where Tricki gets it from. 619 00:39:05,400 --> 00:39:08,560 I did feel... so very lucky, you know, 620 00:39:08,560 --> 00:39:10,560 to have come safely through the last war. 621 00:39:10,560 --> 00:39:16,680 And then... Charles got ill... and, er... 622 00:39:16,680 --> 00:39:21,840 well, just like that, everything can turn on a sixpence, can't it? 623 00:39:23,000 --> 00:39:26,520 Yes. Yes, it can. 624 00:39:31,640 --> 00:39:33,440 Do you think we should try some of this? 625 00:39:34,760 --> 00:39:37,080 Just to make sure I'm not poisoning folk. 626 00:39:44,200 --> 00:39:45,360 Yes... 627 00:39:47,240 --> 00:39:48,440 How's that? 628 00:39:49,680 --> 00:39:51,960 Cor! Is that tasty? 629 00:39:57,000 --> 00:39:58,920 I was going to ask her to dinner. 630 00:40:00,400 --> 00:40:03,320 Miss Grantley. I knew it. 631 00:40:04,480 --> 00:40:06,280 So why didn't you? 632 00:40:06,280 --> 00:40:11,400 She asked me to read a few chapters of her book, 633 00:40:11,400 --> 00:40:13,600 said she was interested in my thoughts... 634 00:40:13,600 --> 00:40:16,000 It's an improvement on showing you her etchings. 635 00:40:16,000 --> 00:40:19,600 ...so I offered some constructive criticism. 636 00:40:19,600 --> 00:40:20,800 Oh, no. 637 00:40:20,800 --> 00:40:22,960 No, it was mostly just grammatical errors, 638 00:40:22,960 --> 00:40:25,320 the occasional dangling participle - that sort of thing. 639 00:40:26,440 --> 00:40:31,200 And, erm... she wasn't terribly receptive. 640 00:40:31,200 --> 00:40:35,560 We had a... robust discussion, and, erm... 641 00:40:37,240 --> 00:40:38,960 ...well, we haven't spoken since. 642 00:40:38,960 --> 00:40:42,240 What, so she hasn't gone away? She may have. 643 00:40:42,240 --> 00:40:44,520 Or that may just be the excuse 644 00:40:44,520 --> 00:40:46,280 her charwoman has been told to give me. 645 00:40:46,280 --> 00:40:48,000 It's not funny. 646 00:40:48,000 --> 00:40:50,240 No, no, it's really not. 647 00:40:50,240 --> 00:40:52,480 But it's also not the end of the world, 648 00:40:52,480 --> 00:40:54,760 and it's not like you to give up at the first hurdle. 649 00:40:54,760 --> 00:40:57,040 Yes, well, I've read the rest of her memoir now. 650 00:40:57,040 --> 00:40:58,680 It's full of tales 651 00:40:58,680 --> 00:41:01,240 of travelling through the "Valleys of the Assassins" 652 00:41:01,240 --> 00:41:04,720 and some sort of romantic liaison with an Arabian guide. 653 00:41:04,720 --> 00:41:07,800 So? So it's all a very far cry from Darrowby. 654 00:41:07,800 --> 00:41:09,400 I doubt she'd even be interested. 655 00:41:11,000 --> 00:41:12,440 You do realise you're forgetting 656 00:41:12,440 --> 00:41:14,480 the most important thing that we have in common. 657 00:41:14,480 --> 00:41:15,760 And what's that? 658 00:41:15,760 --> 00:41:18,720 Our devastating effect on the opposite sex. Oh, please. 659 00:41:18,720 --> 00:41:22,400 It's true - I learnt everything I know from watching you. 660 00:41:23,480 --> 00:41:26,280 The diffident charm followed by a flash of devastating wit. 661 00:41:26,280 --> 00:41:27,680 What utter rubbish! 662 00:41:29,000 --> 00:41:33,560 Ladies of a certain age... find you completely irresistible. 663 00:41:37,240 --> 00:41:39,920 Why, thank you for that damningly faint praise. 664 00:41:39,920 --> 00:41:41,480 Mm-hm. 665 00:42:01,480 --> 00:42:03,280 Walk in a straight line, man! 666 00:42:03,280 --> 00:42:06,560 I assure you, I'm walking perfectly straight. 667 00:42:06,560 --> 00:42:09,040 Then why do you keep banging into me? 668 00:42:09,040 --> 00:42:10,680 Oh, good afternoon. 669 00:42:10,680 --> 00:42:12,920 Afternoon, Mr Farnon! 670 00:42:20,120 --> 00:42:23,080 Might I remind you that when I was at the AVC, 671 00:42:23,080 --> 00:42:26,440 I was known for my imperviousness to drink. 672 00:42:26,440 --> 00:42:31,080 I could perform any sobriety test they cared to set - 673 00:42:31,080 --> 00:42:33,760 always passed with flying covers... colours. 674 00:42:35,720 --> 00:42:37,600 What kind of sobriety test? 675 00:42:39,480 --> 00:42:42,640 Mrs Pumphrey, I really can't apologise enough. 676 00:42:42,640 --> 00:42:44,520 My behaviour was completely inappropriate 677 00:42:44,520 --> 00:42:47,000 and, as I understand it, quite outrageous. 678 00:42:47,000 --> 00:42:48,320 Oh, please, Mr Herriot. 679 00:42:48,320 --> 00:42:51,640 Let's say no more about it. You were delirious. 680 00:42:51,640 --> 00:42:53,440 That's extremely good of you. 681 00:42:53,440 --> 00:42:56,760 Now I really must be going home. Come along, Tricki. 682 00:42:56,760 --> 00:43:01,440 Oh, look - he's doing it again. I thought he'd stopped. 683 00:43:01,440 --> 00:43:04,160 Is that what he was doing before? Yes, exactly that. 684 00:43:04,160 --> 00:43:05,960 May I? Course. 685 00:43:07,480 --> 00:43:09,280 Come here, Tricki, lad, that's it. 686 00:43:09,280 --> 00:43:11,680 Would you mind holding him, Mrs Pumphrey? 687 00:43:15,480 --> 00:43:18,120 Sorry, Tricki, I just need to... 688 00:43:19,600 --> 00:43:20,600 I don't believe it. 689 00:43:20,600 --> 00:43:22,160 Hm? What's wrong? 690 00:43:22,160 --> 00:43:24,080 There's something stuck between his teeth. 691 00:43:24,080 --> 00:43:25,320 I didn't see it before. 692 00:43:26,600 --> 00:43:28,280 Hang on. 693 00:43:28,280 --> 00:43:30,720 I've nearly got it. There. 694 00:43:33,040 --> 00:43:34,840 It looks like a tiny chicken bone. 695 00:43:36,000 --> 00:43:40,320 Oh, Tricki, you naughty thing. 696 00:43:40,320 --> 00:43:43,680 Francois said he'd been sniffing around the kitchen. 697 00:43:43,680 --> 00:43:45,720 He must have found the chicken carcass. 698 00:43:45,720 --> 00:43:47,000 That would explain it. 699 00:43:47,000 --> 00:43:50,440 You see - this is what happens when one cuts down on treats. 700 00:43:50,440 --> 00:43:53,080 The poor thing was clearly starving. 701 00:43:53,080 --> 00:43:54,720 Ooh! 702 00:43:55,800 --> 00:43:57,920 You show me how it's done, then! 703 00:43:57,920 --> 00:43:59,840 Watch and learn. 704 00:44:01,960 --> 00:44:03,000 Head back. 705 00:44:04,560 --> 00:44:07,880 It's a question of concentration... Concentration, absolutely. 706 00:44:07,880 --> 00:44:10,320 ...and keeping one's focus. 707 00:44:10,320 --> 00:44:11,680 Come on, then - what's the poem? 708 00:44:13,720 --> 00:44:16,160 'Twas brillig... Oh, yes! 709 00:44:16,160 --> 00:44:20,240 And the slithy toves Did gyre and gimble in the wabe 710 00:44:20,240 --> 00:44:23,040 All mimsy were the borogoves... 711 00:44:23,040 --> 00:44:25,720 Good evening, Mr Farnon. Ooh... 712 00:44:25,720 --> 00:44:27,360 Oh, Mrs Pumphrey, good evening. 713 00:44:27,360 --> 00:44:30,120 Lewis Carroll, if I'm not mistaken? 714 00:44:30,120 --> 00:44:34,000 Yes, I was just doing a short, erm, recitation. Little. 715 00:44:34,000 --> 00:44:36,760 Please don't stop on my account. 716 00:44:36,760 --> 00:44:38,960 I-I-I don't remember the rest. No, no... 717 00:44:38,960 --> 00:44:40,600 Oh, of course you can remember it. 718 00:44:40,600 --> 00:44:42,760 All mimsy were the borogoves 719 00:44:42,760 --> 00:44:47,520 And the mome raths outgrabe... 720 00:44:47,520 --> 00:44:50,560 Beware the Jabberwock, my son! 721 00:44:50,560 --> 00:44:53,480 The jaws that bite The claws that catch... 722 00:44:53,480 --> 00:44:55,080 Beware the Jubjub bird... 723 00:44:55,080 --> 00:44:57,280 They're all as puddled as each other! 724 00:44:57,280 --> 00:45:00,640 And shun The frumious Bandersnatch! 725 00:45:00,640 --> 00:45:02,680 Whoa! 726 00:45:08,840 --> 00:45:13,080 That's your godfather, Jimmy! You absolute sausage!