1 00:03:25,860 --> 00:03:26,700 Good morning. 2 00:03:27,280 --> 00:03:28,660 - Morning. - Good morning. 3 00:03:28,740 --> 00:03:32,580 - Good morning. - So, here I am. All ready for battle. 4 00:03:34,000 --> 00:03:35,500 I'd better introduce you. 5 00:03:35,580 --> 00:03:38,000 This is Mr Peter Wakeling, our new colleague. 6 00:03:38,080 --> 00:03:41,000 - Mr Wakeling, Mr Hart. - How do you do! 7 00:03:41,090 --> 00:03:42,630 - How do you do? - How do you do? 8 00:03:42,710 --> 00:03:44,050 - And Mr Rusbridger. - How do you do? 9 00:03:44,130 --> 00:03:47,050 You're eagerly awaited, Mr Wakeling. We've been short now, nearly two months. 10 00:03:47,140 --> 00:03:49,500 Well, I hope to make a difference. 11 00:03:49,640 --> 00:03:51,720 It may take a week or two though. 12 00:03:58,440 --> 00:03:59,690 Don't worry, old chap. 13 00:03:59,770 --> 00:04:02,070 This time of morning, it's a kind of rule. 14 00:04:02,150 --> 00:04:05,110 Not too much fun and laughter. Rather like church. 15 00:04:06,360 --> 00:04:07,400 Oh. 16 00:04:08,570 --> 00:04:10,240 Yes, I see what you mean. 17 00:04:55,330 --> 00:04:57,660 First day's always a bit nerve-racking. 18 00:04:59,580 --> 00:05:01,500 - Yes. - You'll get the hang of it. 19 00:05:02,170 --> 00:05:03,250 As for these chaps here, 20 00:05:03,340 --> 00:05:05,630 they'll improve somewhat once they wake up. 21 00:05:05,710 --> 00:05:08,930 It's not us you have to worry about, Mr Wakeling. We're your pals. 22 00:05:09,010 --> 00:05:12,050 But you'll need to get on the right side of the old man. 23 00:05:12,140 --> 00:05:13,850 You mean Mr Williams? 24 00:05:14,890 --> 00:05:17,180 He seemed a decent sort at the interview. 25 00:05:17,270 --> 00:05:19,520 A little on the frosty side, perhaps. 26 00:05:24,150 --> 00:05:26,690 The truth is, I didn't really get to see too much of him. 27 00:05:26,780 --> 00:05:29,450 Well, you're about to get another chance just now. 28 00:05:29,530 --> 00:05:30,950 His station's coming up. 29 00:05:58,020 --> 00:05:59,270 Mind the doors. 30 00:06:02,350 --> 00:06:03,440 Is he coming in here? 31 00:06:04,690 --> 00:06:06,440 Oh, no. He never travels with us. 32 00:06:25,170 --> 00:06:27,420 - Good morning, gentlemen.Good morning, - Mr Williams. 33 00:06:43,100 --> 00:06:44,600 Come along, Mr Wakeling. 34 00:07:23,020 --> 00:07:24,270 - Good morning, Sir James - Hmm. 35 00:08:03,680 --> 00:08:07,310 Mr Rusbridger, why has this D19 come back to us? 36 00:08:07,400 --> 00:08:10,610 Mr Wright at Planning was of the view 37 00:08:10,690 --> 00:08:12,280 that a remittance certificate should be attached to it. 38 00:08:12,360 --> 00:08:16,110 A remittance certificate can only be issued after the D19 is authorised. 39 00:08:16,990 --> 00:08:19,450 Yes, I tried to tell Mr Wright that, Mr Williams, 40 00:08:19,530 --> 00:08:20,780 but he simply won't have it. 41 00:08:20,870 --> 00:08:22,870 Then we can keep it here for now. 42 00:08:25,000 --> 00:08:26,660 It'll do no harm. 43 00:08:35,970 --> 00:08:38,300 Consider yourself very fortunate, Mr Wakeling. 44 00:08:38,380 --> 00:08:40,760 Bequeathed one of our tallest skyscrapers. 45 00:08:40,850 --> 00:08:42,850 Courtesy of Mr Woodward, your predecessor. 46 00:08:48,060 --> 00:08:49,940 If your skyscraper isn't very tall, 47 00:08:50,020 --> 00:08:53,400 or, God forbid, you work so fast you don't have one at all, 48 00:08:53,480 --> 00:08:56,990 people will suspect you of not having anything very important to do. 49 00:09:05,950 --> 00:09:06,950 I see. 50 00:09:09,790 --> 00:09:12,000 So here's your first rule, Mr Wakeling. 51 00:09:12,130 --> 00:09:13,460 Keep the skyscraper high. 52 00:09:14,500 --> 00:09:17,130 The ladies from Chester Street, sir. 53 00:09:17,220 --> 00:09:19,260 Please show the ladies in, Mr Singh. 54 00:09:21,430 --> 00:09:25,520 Mr Middleton, your turn, if you don't mind. 55 00:09:26,270 --> 00:09:27,480 Of course, Mr Williams. 56 00:09:33,480 --> 00:09:36,690 Mr Wakeling, perhaps you'd like to assist Mr Middleton 57 00:09:36,780 --> 00:09:37,780 Of course, sir. 58 00:09:42,450 --> 00:09:43,450 Ladies. 59 00:09:44,030 --> 00:09:45,280 How are we today? 60 00:09:46,410 --> 00:09:49,210 We were elsewhere in this building all yesterday. 61 00:09:49,290 --> 00:09:50,870 First at Parks, then at Planning... 62 00:09:51,710 --> 00:09:53,080 then at Cleansing and Sewage. 63 00:09:53,750 --> 00:09:55,550 Then just before closing yesterday, 64 00:09:55,630 --> 00:09:57,880 the gentleman said we were to bring this to you. 65 00:10:05,510 --> 00:10:07,140 Let me speak with Mr Williams. 66 00:10:08,600 --> 00:10:09,600 Just a moment. 67 00:10:13,730 --> 00:10:15,570 Public Works, how may I help? 68 00:10:16,610 --> 00:10:17,820 New here, ain't you? 69 00:10:18,480 --> 00:10:20,740 Yes. First day, actually. 70 00:10:21,490 --> 00:10:22,950 Well, you enjoy yourself, son. 71 00:10:23,780 --> 00:10:26,120 - No end of entertainment you'll get here. - Eliza. 72 00:10:26,200 --> 00:10:27,990 I'm just chatting with the young gentleman. 73 00:10:29,370 --> 00:10:33,170 Your letter and your petition are very well presented. 74 00:10:33,250 --> 00:10:35,920 We, of course, know this from before. 75 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:39,210 However, you must first take it to Parks and Recreation 76 00:10:39,300 --> 00:10:40,590 on the third floor. 77 00:10:40,670 --> 00:10:42,590 We were there yesterday, sir. 78 00:10:42,680 --> 00:10:44,800 They even thought to offer us a bench to sit on. 79 00:10:44,890 --> 00:10:46,300 That's how long we was there. 80 00:10:46,390 --> 00:10:48,180 - Eliza. - I do apologise. 81 00:10:48,260 --> 00:10:51,600 And we don't wish you any further inconvenience. 82 00:10:51,680 --> 00:10:53,270 So, Mr Williams has suggested... 83 00:10:53,350 --> 00:10:55,560 you be accompanied 84 00:10:55,650 --> 00:10:58,020 by a member of our staff to ensure there's no further confusion. 85 00:10:59,610 --> 00:11:00,940 This is Mr Wakeling. 86 00:11:03,820 --> 00:11:04,950 Oh! 87 00:11:04,990 --> 00:11:06,070 Splendid. Er ... 88 00:11:07,580 --> 00:11:11,790 Splendid. Yes, then I'll make sure, erm, all the confusion is... 89 00:11:13,920 --> 00:11:15,420 Well, that's lovely, son. 90 00:11:15,500 --> 00:11:17,840 Then you'd better hop over to our side of the fence. 91 00:11:17,920 --> 00:11:19,700 Yes, quite right. Thank you, Mr Singh. 92 00:11:19,840 --> 00:11:21,960 If you ladies would care to follow me. 93 00:11:23,930 --> 00:11:25,840 Allow me to lead the way, Mr Wakeling. 94 00:11:25,930 --> 00:11:28,890 We're perhaps more familiar with this building than you are. 95 00:11:44,320 --> 00:11:45,360 Forgive me, everyone. 96 00:11:47,450 --> 00:11:50,870 Unfortunately, I shall be obliged to leave early. 97 00:11:51,910 --> 00:11:55,120 At twenty past three. 98 00:11:55,830 --> 00:11:59,670 Er, Mr Middleton, perhaps you'd be so good as to deputise in my absence? 99 00:12:02,960 --> 00:12:05,010 Yes, of course, Mr Williams. 100 00:12:05,090 --> 00:12:07,220 I'll see everything stays shipshape. 101 00:12:07,300 --> 00:12:08,510 Thank you, Mr Middleton. 102 00:12:15,690 --> 00:12:18,350 Is it really true you may be leaving us, Miss Harris? 103 00:12:21,730 --> 00:12:23,440 It's not certain yet, Mr Williams. 104 00:12:27,320 --> 00:12:29,570 I did have my interview and it seemed to go well. 105 00:12:30,740 --> 00:12:32,200 It's Lyons Corner House. 106 00:12:36,080 --> 00:12:37,960 So, will you become one of those, erm... 107 00:12:38,790 --> 00:12:41,790 What do you call them? Skippies? Nippies? 108 00:12:41,880 --> 00:12:43,880 You'll look fetching in that apron, Miss Harris. 109 00:12:43,960 --> 00:12:46,300 It's an assistant manager's post, Mr Hart. 110 00:12:46,380 --> 00:12:47,800 At least, once I've settled in. 111 00:12:47,880 --> 00:12:50,220 I wasn't trying to be cheeky, Miss Harris. 112 00:12:50,300 --> 00:12:52,720 They do an excellent treacle sponge. 113 00:12:52,810 --> 00:12:54,720 At least the one on Coventry Street does. 114 00:12:58,690 --> 00:12:59,770 Good idea, sir. 115 00:13:00,060 --> 00:13:01,310 Hmm? 116 00:13:01,520 --> 00:13:02,770 Mr Wakeling, I mean. 117 00:13:04,400 --> 00:13:07,400 A playground is what's sorely needed, love. 118 00:13:07,490 --> 00:13:08,860 There's nowhere for them to play. 119 00:13:08,740 --> 00:13:10,990 A cesspool. No other word for it. 120 00:13:11,070 --> 00:13:14,870 Rats the size of that. And our houses backing right on to it. 121 00:13:16,580 --> 00:13:17,910 What on earth? 122 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:19,920 You'll have to get used to that, love. 123 00:13:30,550 --> 00:13:34,680 - So, you were saying it was 'K' staircase? - Yeah, the 'K' staircase. 124 00:13:34,760 --> 00:13:36,560 - Right. Righto. It's the last one. - Yes. 125 00:13:36,640 --> 00:13:38,180 - Thank you so much. - You're welcome, sir. 126 00:13:38,270 --> 00:13:39,270 Good morning. 127 00:13:44,230 --> 00:13:45,780 Er, this way, ladies. If you will. 128 00:14:07,670 --> 00:14:08,510 Come on. 129 00:14:11,930 --> 00:14:13,260 Parks have insisted, sir... 130 00:14:13,340 --> 00:14:15,560 That's all very well, but we've been through this before, haven't we? 131 00:14:15,640 --> 00:14:17,390 First we need all that water drained. 132 00:14:17,470 --> 00:14:19,390 I've explained this to you already. 133 00:14:19,480 --> 00:14:21,270 Cleansing needs to look at it first. 134 00:14:21,350 --> 00:14:22,350 Good day, ladies. 135 00:14:25,020 --> 00:14:26,860 A children's playground. 136 00:14:27,940 --> 00:14:31,360 So, this isn't for us. But I'm sure the Public Works Department... 137 00:14:31,450 --> 00:14:33,780 - will be pleased to assist you. - Public Works? 138 00:14:35,410 --> 00:14:36,740 That's where he's from. 139 00:14:37,740 --> 00:14:40,080 - You're from Public Works? - Well, yes. 140 00:14:40,710 --> 00:14:41,710 First day, actually. 141 00:14:41,790 --> 00:14:44,080 Then why on earth have you brought these good ladies here? 142 00:14:44,170 --> 00:14:45,500 I do apologise. 143 00:14:45,590 --> 00:14:48,590 Yours is an excellent scheme and I wish you well with it. 144 00:14:48,670 --> 00:14:51,170 Look here, take this back to your office at once. 145 00:14:51,260 --> 00:14:53,010 These ladies deserve better. 146 00:14:53,550 --> 00:14:54,590 Good day to you. 147 00:15:29,380 --> 00:15:31,710 Mr Wakeling, what may I do for you? 148 00:15:31,800 --> 00:15:33,470 The ladies' petition, sir. 149 00:15:34,930 --> 00:15:39,140 Mr Harvey at Cleansing insists, er, that this is for us after all. 150 00:15:40,470 --> 00:15:42,140 Mr Harvey is quite wrong. 151 00:15:43,560 --> 00:15:46,270 But we can keep it here. There's no harm. 152 00:15:47,270 --> 00:15:48,730 Thank you, Mr Wakeling. 153 00:16:43,290 --> 00:16:45,410 So, where did you decide on in the end? 154 00:16:45,500 --> 00:16:48,540 Bournemouth. Ten days starting next Monday. 155 00:16:48,620 --> 00:16:51,920 Oh, lovely. You must be looking forward to it. 156 00:16:52,800 --> 00:16:54,710 Same guesthouse we stayed in year before last. 157 00:16:54,800 --> 00:16:57,340 The lady there provides a very nice supper. 158 00:16:58,550 --> 00:16:59,840 Next patient, please. 159 00:16:59,930 --> 00:17:00,930 Yes, Doctor. 160 00:17:02,100 --> 00:17:04,720 Mr Williams? Doctor will see you now. 161 00:17:06,310 --> 00:17:07,140 Thank you. 162 00:17:12,190 --> 00:17:14,650 I much prefer the beach in Bournemouth. 163 00:17:14,730 --> 00:17:16,860 A pebble beach is so uncomfortable. 164 00:17:16,940 --> 00:17:18,530 I couldn't agree more. 165 00:17:21,990 --> 00:17:22,990 Mr Williams. 166 00:17:24,290 --> 00:17:25,750 Please, sit down. 167 00:17:29,500 --> 00:17:30,500 Thank you. 168 00:17:42,100 --> 00:17:43,390 The results have come back. 169 00:17:46,560 --> 00:17:49,640 I'm afraid this time they're pretty conclusive. 170 00:17:58,030 --> 00:17:59,610 It's never easy, this. 171 00:18:03,740 --> 00:18:04,740 Quite. 172 00:18:09,750 --> 00:18:11,450 And I said, "Look, if that's what you want, 173 00:18:11,500 --> 00:18:13,200 then I know a place where you can get it". 174 00:18:13,250 --> 00:18:15,210 That's incredibly wicked of you. 175 00:18:20,510 --> 00:18:22,640 - Good evening, Miss Fry. - Good evening. 176 00:18:24,140 --> 00:18:25,350 Stop it. 177 00:18:26,560 --> 00:18:28,680 - She's still watching us. - How can she be? 178 00:18:28,770 --> 00:18:30,810 She doesn't have eyes in the back of her head. 179 00:18:30,890 --> 00:18:32,560 I assure you she does. 180 00:18:33,940 --> 00:18:37,400 If your father's in, this is a good time to talk about you know what. 181 00:18:37,480 --> 00:18:38,570 Not a good time. 182 00:18:38,650 --> 00:18:41,780 You'll have to start the ball rolling at some stage. 183 00:18:41,860 --> 00:18:44,370 Yes, but not tonight, darling. I'm really not up for it. 184 00:18:44,450 --> 00:18:45,740 Besides, he's not in. 185 00:18:45,830 --> 00:18:47,740 But this isn't his cinema night. 186 00:18:49,120 --> 00:18:50,370 Hello? Dad? 187 00:18:55,000 --> 00:18:57,300 He missed his cinema on Tuesday, so he's gone tonight. 188 00:18:57,380 --> 00:19:00,210 As I was saying, you can't put it off forever, dear. 189 00:19:00,300 --> 00:19:03,680 I don't intend still to be in this stifling house come Christmas. 190 00:19:03,760 --> 00:19:06,890 Christmas? How can anyone purchase a house and move in that sort of time? 191 00:19:06,970 --> 00:19:09,310 And besides, darling, it is his money. 192 00:19:09,390 --> 00:19:11,480 Your mother intended that money for us all. 193 00:19:11,560 --> 00:19:13,980 What's he sitting on it for? We're the ones who need it. 194 00:19:14,060 --> 00:19:16,610 You have to speak to him, Michael, I mean it. Mike... 195 00:19:18,520 --> 00:19:20,690 - Father. What on earth? - Oh. 196 00:19:20,780 --> 00:19:24,610 Dad, you gave us a start. Thought you'd gone to the pictures. 197 00:19:28,160 --> 00:19:30,120 - Dad, are you alright? - Yes. 198 00:19:32,160 --> 00:19:37,290 I was just... sitting here, erm, thinking things over. 199 00:19:38,960 --> 00:19:40,630 And then you two walked in. 200 00:19:43,470 --> 00:19:45,260 Will you sit for a while? 201 00:19:49,470 --> 00:19:51,810 - Well... - No. We both have early starts. 202 00:19:51,890 --> 00:19:55,900 I have to get ready for bed. You should too, dear. Goodnight. 203 00:20:02,150 --> 00:20:04,200 Well, better get going. 204 00:20:04,740 --> 00:20:06,990 - Heard what the boss just said. - Yes. 205 00:20:57,500 --> 00:20:59,460 Come on. Mum's leaving us behind. 206 00:21:19,850 --> 00:21:21,230 Well done, your boy. 207 00:21:24,900 --> 00:21:25,740 Well done. 208 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:37,160 I'm being serious. 209 00:21:40,920 --> 00:21:42,880 Chap like you needs a wife. 210 00:21:43,380 --> 00:21:46,760 As for your boy, well, he'll come round to it. 211 00:21:47,880 --> 00:21:49,430 Youngsters get used to anything. 212 00:22:05,230 --> 00:22:06,230 Dad! 213 00:22:12,120 --> 00:22:13,120 Dad. 214 00:22:14,370 --> 00:22:15,370 Dad! 215 00:22:17,330 --> 00:22:18,330 Michael. 216 00:22:18,830 --> 00:22:20,120 Would you lock up? 217 00:22:22,210 --> 00:22:23,630 We're not coming down again now. 218 00:22:26,090 --> 00:22:27,090 Dad? 219 00:22:29,550 --> 00:22:30,680 Dad, are you there? 220 00:22:31,680 --> 00:22:32,680 Yes. 221 00:22:35,510 --> 00:22:36,600 Night, then. 222 00:22:36,680 --> 00:22:37,720 Goodnight. 223 00:22:40,140 --> 00:22:44,110 - I sincerely hope he won't be angry - Of course he will, if you don't... 224 00:22:44,190 --> 00:22:46,820 - Don't make a mess. - How could it be? 225 00:23:14,140 --> 00:23:17,010 He's never late. Something must have happened. 226 00:23:18,640 --> 00:23:21,770 Daughter-in-law said he'd left as usual this morning. 227 00:23:24,810 --> 00:23:28,320 Do you think we should, erm, you know, alert the police, perhaps? 228 00:23:28,400 --> 00:23:30,400 Mr Williams is hardly an infant. 229 00:23:30,490 --> 00:23:33,360 What will the police care that he's a couple of hours late for work? 230 00:23:34,110 --> 00:23:36,030 "Couple of hours late for work." 231 00:23:36,120 --> 00:23:37,660 Who would ever have thought. 232 00:23:37,740 --> 00:23:39,450 Leaving early yesterday. Late today. 233 00:23:40,120 --> 00:23:43,120 Maybe he's just, you know, decided he's had enough. 234 00:23:43,210 --> 00:23:44,330 Gonna give it all up. 235 00:23:46,710 --> 00:23:49,000 I don't appreciate that suggestion, Mr Hart. 236 00:23:49,090 --> 00:23:52,170 In fact, I find it in rather poor taste. 237 00:23:54,550 --> 00:23:56,930 Pity he should choose today of all days. 238 00:23:58,510 --> 00:23:59,810 Why is that, Miss Harris? 239 00:24:01,390 --> 00:24:04,600 Because the Lyons Corner House have requested my reference. 240 00:24:04,690 --> 00:24:07,770 - So, I need Mr Williams to... - If it's a reference you're after, Miss Harris, 241 00:24:07,860 --> 00:24:11,570 I'll be happy to step in as Mr Williams' deputy. 242 00:24:11,650 --> 00:24:13,610 Hang on. He's just a little late, that's all. 243 00:24:14,200 --> 00:24:15,740 - No need for you to... - Quite. 244 00:24:15,820 --> 00:24:17,280 Thank you, Mr Middleton, 245 00:24:17,370 --> 00:24:19,490 but I'd prefer to wait for Mr Williams to return. 246 00:24:23,250 --> 00:24:25,960 How can it be that in this resort town of ours, 247 00:24:26,040 --> 00:24:29,210 insomniacs converging from every corner of the land, 248 00:24:29,290 --> 00:24:32,630 a fellow's not able to buy such a thing as a sleeping tablet? 249 00:24:32,710 --> 00:24:35,680 Oh, you don't half go on, Mr Sutherland. 250 00:24:36,380 --> 00:24:38,930 If you was really sleeping as little as you say... 251 00:24:39,010 --> 00:24:41,760 I don't see how your brain 252 00:24:41,850 --> 00:24:44,020 could keep coming up with them ridiculous phrases. 253 00:24:44,680 --> 00:24:46,140 Never mind your... 254 00:24:46,890 --> 00:24:50,480 well, "entertainments" shall we call them. 255 00:24:50,570 --> 00:24:54,320 Consider, I beg you, my last great work. 256 00:24:55,190 --> 00:24:56,990 "Shocking Stockings". 257 00:24:57,070 --> 00:25:00,620 Now, I very much suspect you judged it to be smutty and trivial. 258 00:25:00,700 --> 00:25:03,870 You know very well, Mr Sutherland, I never saw it. 259 00:25:03,950 --> 00:25:05,160 My point exactly. 260 00:25:05,250 --> 00:25:08,500 The dramatic vision of your most loyal customer 261 00:25:08,580 --> 00:25:11,290 and you shun it. You turn away with a blush. 262 00:25:11,380 --> 00:25:13,210 Would it have been that way in Paris? 263 00:25:13,300 --> 00:25:16,380 Where, triumphantly disowned by my entire family 264 00:25:16,470 --> 00:25:19,340 I so deliciously misspent my youth. 265 00:25:19,430 --> 00:25:21,640 The night, the wine, the women, 266 00:25:21,720 --> 00:25:24,270 the cabaret, the Moulin Rouge. 267 00:25:24,350 --> 00:25:26,770 Who knows, Mrs Blake? Had you been born French, 268 00:25:26,850 --> 00:25:29,810 you might even now be kicking high those lovely legs of yours 269 00:25:29,900 --> 00:25:32,610 for the appreciation of a discerning audience. 270 00:25:32,690 --> 00:25:34,940 Mr Sutherland, really! 271 00:25:35,030 --> 00:25:38,490 This little town of ours, Mrs Blake, English it may be, 272 00:25:38,570 --> 00:25:41,030 but I still have high ambitions for it. 273 00:25:41,120 --> 00:25:44,240 Bournemouth, Bognor Regis, they're long beyond reach. 274 00:25:44,330 --> 00:25:47,040 But here, hope still lingers. 275 00:25:48,040 --> 00:25:51,080 I could achieve all this, 276 00:25:51,170 --> 00:25:54,710 all this and more for this town, if only... 277 00:25:56,630 --> 00:25:58,130 if only I could sleep. 278 00:25:59,430 --> 00:26:00,590 Excuse me. 279 00:26:03,180 --> 00:26:05,180 I don't mean to intrude. 280 00:26:05,260 --> 00:26:06,390 You do not intrude, sir. 281 00:26:06,470 --> 00:26:09,100 In fact, you are most welcome to join our conference here. 282 00:26:09,850 --> 00:26:11,100 That's most kind. 283 00:26:11,190 --> 00:26:15,020 But I wondered if I might have a private word with the gentleman. 284 00:26:16,480 --> 00:26:19,860 I see, yeah. Well, I'll leave you to it. 285 00:26:21,360 --> 00:26:22,700 The things that go on. 286 00:26:25,410 --> 00:26:28,910 Well, sir, may I take it you're inviting me aboard? 287 00:26:29,000 --> 00:26:30,080 If you'd care to. 288 00:26:35,960 --> 00:26:41,680 Excuse me. I just thought... overhearing what you were saying... 289 00:26:41,760 --> 00:26:42,760 Yes. 290 00:26:43,800 --> 00:26:44,930 If you like... 291 00:26:48,350 --> 00:26:49,810 you're welcome to these. 292 00:26:52,600 --> 00:26:56,110 Very kind of you, old man. It's just what I need. 293 00:26:57,980 --> 00:26:58,990 And... 294 00:27:06,530 --> 00:27:07,540 these. 295 00:27:12,960 --> 00:27:14,540 Rather a lot, old man. 296 00:27:19,510 --> 00:27:22,050 I'm grateful to you. I'll take them off your hands. 297 00:27:22,130 --> 00:27:23,430 I did think about it. 298 00:27:26,890 --> 00:27:28,850 But I don't have it in me, that kind of thing. 299 00:27:29,720 --> 00:27:31,890 Think of the inconvenience to your landlady. 300 00:27:34,560 --> 00:27:37,070 Odd. I thought about exactly that. 301 00:27:43,740 --> 00:27:48,280 It's not perhaps quite what you think. 302 00:27:51,290 --> 00:27:54,420 You see... 303 00:27:54,500 --> 00:27:56,630 this is rather a bore, but the doctors have given me six months. 304 00:27:57,710 --> 00:28:00,210 Eight or nine at a stretch. 305 00:28:02,340 --> 00:28:03,550 I'm so sorry. 306 00:28:07,430 --> 00:28:08,430 Funny. 307 00:28:12,180 --> 00:28:13,810 You're the first person I've told. 308 00:28:20,860 --> 00:28:22,530 The thing is, I just came down here. 309 00:28:27,950 --> 00:28:32,870 Look, you're... You're most welcome to those. I've no more need of them. 310 00:28:35,960 --> 00:28:38,750 Six months. Nine. 311 00:28:40,000 --> 00:28:42,420 It doesn't seem long, but it's something. 312 00:28:43,800 --> 00:28:47,550 Enough time to put things in order and to live a little, if you chose to. 313 00:28:48,050 --> 00:28:51,810 I withdrew some cash. It's almost half my life's savings. 314 00:28:51,890 --> 00:28:54,270 Look here, old chap. Enough of that. 315 00:28:54,350 --> 00:28:56,190 You need to be more careful. 316 00:29:01,320 --> 00:29:02,440 You see my problem. 317 00:29:03,990 --> 00:29:06,610 I withdrew this cash and came down here to... 318 00:29:11,620 --> 00:29:15,000 Enjoy myself, or live a little, as you put it. 319 00:29:16,710 --> 00:29:18,170 But I realise... 320 00:29:22,340 --> 00:29:23,590 I don't know how. 321 00:29:34,470 --> 00:29:37,520 ... starts with a "W" but sounds like a "V" 322 00:29:37,600 --> 00:29:41,150 But after the war, they changed their name for obvious reasons. 323 00:30:11,720 --> 00:30:12,850 Yes! 324 00:30:19,020 --> 00:30:20,600 Nice, Well done. 325 00:30:23,440 --> 00:30:25,530 ...I want to see her naked! 326 00:30:25,610 --> 00:30:29,110 - Hey! I'm calling you! - Cordilia played by Peres. 327 00:30:29,200 --> 00:30:31,200 - Then he needed to be tough - Hey! 328 00:30:32,950 --> 00:30:35,410 No, no, no. No, no. 329 00:30:35,490 --> 00:30:39,710 When a girl like that steals your hat, always cheaper to buy a new one. 330 00:30:39,790 --> 00:30:42,920 Out with the old. New phase of life! 331 00:30:48,460 --> 00:30:52,840 You see, that hat. That's not bad. 332 00:30:55,180 --> 00:30:56,720 Can you imagine something like that? 333 00:30:57,390 --> 00:31:00,020 I think that's good. I'm gonna talk to him. 334 00:31:00,100 --> 00:31:03,600 I'm gonna talk to him, because I think, for the right price 335 00:31:03,940 --> 00:31:06,560 - we can get that. - Well, I, there's no need. 336 00:31:06,730 --> 00:31:09,070 - I'm gonna talk to him. - Really? 337 00:31:13,400 --> 00:31:16,320 Show you something really special. Strictly VIPs only. 338 00:31:20,620 --> 00:31:23,290 ♪ Yes, we have no bananas ♪ 339 00:31:23,370 --> 00:31:25,960 ♪ We have no bananas today ♪ 340 00:31:26,040 --> 00:31:29,550 And so it falls to me to steer the family line as a playwright. 341 00:31:30,760 --> 00:31:34,720 Hattie, this here is my friend, Mr Rodney Williams of Esher, Surrey. 342 00:31:34,800 --> 00:31:37,260 And, do you know, that this man before you now is grievously ill. 343 00:31:37,350 --> 00:31:39,680 Then why is he drinking? 344 00:31:39,770 --> 00:31:41,890 Why indeed? 345 00:31:41,980 --> 00:31:47,320 He has decided to grasp life, what little of it remains to him. 346 00:31:47,400 --> 00:31:49,480 And we have to admire him for it. 347 00:31:50,820 --> 00:31:52,990 Don't you admire him, Hattie? 348 00:31:53,860 --> 00:31:56,990 If he's ill, then this ain't good for him. 349 00:31:57,080 --> 00:31:58,450 Hattie, you don't understand. This man, until yesterday 350 00:31:58,530 --> 00:32:02,960 was living a shell of an existence, 351 00:32:03,040 --> 00:32:04,460 has sprung to life. 352 00:32:04,540 --> 00:32:06,920 Look. He even has a new hat. 353 00:32:10,800 --> 00:32:13,130 Alright, alright. Come on, come on. 354 00:32:13,220 --> 00:32:15,760 What else do we know? Who wants to be next? 355 00:32:15,840 --> 00:32:17,180 Yeah, I, yes. 356 00:32:18,010 --> 00:32:19,810 Yes, I have a song. 357 00:32:20,470 --> 00:32:22,600 And what can you offer us, sir? 358 00:32:22,680 --> 00:32:24,390 Erm, I have a... 359 00:32:24,480 --> 00:32:27,940 I have a little Scotch on my, on my mother's side. 360 00:32:28,020 --> 00:32:30,320 Looks like you've got a little bit of Scotch in you right now, mate. 361 00:32:31,980 --> 00:32:34,000 You're right, I am somewhat, 362 00:32:34,110 --> 00:32:37,500 but I'd like to sing you a song, if I may. 363 00:32:37,570 --> 00:32:40,600 If you happen to know, erm, 364 00:32:40,700 --> 00:32:43,300 The Rowan Tree. Do you know the...? 365 00:32:43,370 --> 00:32:46,460 Rowan Tree. Old Scottish song, right? 366 00:32:46,540 --> 00:32:50,170 Yeah, I have a little Scotch in me. My late wife, too. 367 00:32:51,590 --> 00:32:52,590 Erm, she was, erm... 368 00:32:56,050 --> 00:33:01,600 ♪ Oh rowan tree, oh rowan tree ♪ 369 00:33:01,680 --> 00:33:05,850 ♪ Thou'lt aye be dear to me ♪ 370 00:33:06,810 --> 00:33:12,360 ♪ Entwined thou art wi' many ties ♪ 371 00:33:12,440 --> 00:33:16,820 ♪ O' hame and infancy ♪ 372 00:33:18,110 --> 00:33:23,620 ♪ Thy leaves were aye the first of spring ♪ 373 00:33:23,700 --> 00:33:28,670 ♪ Thy flowers the summer's pride ♪ 374 00:33:28,750 --> 00:33:34,420 ♪ There was nae such a bonny tree ♪ 375 00:33:34,510 --> 00:33:39,140 ♪ In a' the countryside ♪ 376 00:33:40,050 --> 00:33:44,890 ♪ On thy fair stem were mony names ♪ 377 00:33:44,970 --> 00:33:49,230 ♪ Which now nae mair I see ♪ 378 00:33:50,520 --> 00:33:56,030 ♪ But they're engraven on my heart ♪ 379 00:33:56,110 --> 00:34:00,530 ♪ Forgot they ne'er can be ♪ 380 00:34:03,790 --> 00:34:09,210 ♪ We sat aneath thy spreading shade ♪ 381 00:34:09,290 --> 00:34:13,290 ♪ The bairns around thee ran ♪ 382 00:34:14,420 --> 00:34:19,380 ♪ They pulled the bonny berries red ♪ 383 00:34:19,470 --> 00:34:23,390 ♪ And necklaces they strang ♪ 384 00:34:24,640 --> 00:34:29,140 ♪ My mother, though I see her still ♪ 385 00:34:36,480 --> 00:34:37,610 ♪ I... ♪ 386 00:34:41,740 --> 00:34:42,870 I'm so sorry. 387 00:34:43,660 --> 00:34:46,950 Come along, old man. I'll show you another place I know. 388 00:38:59,870 --> 00:39:01,210 Mr Williams? 389 00:39:03,500 --> 00:39:04,630 Mr Williams? 390 00:39:05,500 --> 00:39:07,760 Oh! Oh, it is you. 391 00:39:07,840 --> 00:39:11,630 I was quite thrown there for a minute. I mean, by your new hat. 392 00:39:12,140 --> 00:39:14,260 Ah, yes. I lost my old one. 393 00:39:14,350 --> 00:39:18,730 Well, it's jolly nice. I do wonder what they'll make of it at the office. 394 00:39:18,810 --> 00:39:21,060 Yes. I wonder 395 00:39:22,480 --> 00:39:24,300 What would be your guess, Miss Harris? 396 00:39:24,390 --> 00:39:27,850 Will my new hat go down a storm there? 397 00:39:29,320 --> 00:39:32,820 Noah himself couldn't get something to go down a storm with that lot. 398 00:39:32,910 --> 00:39:35,740 I don't need to worry about them any more, because I have a new job 399 00:39:35,830 --> 00:39:38,870 - Oh, yes? - That's why I'm so pleased to see you. 400 00:39:38,950 --> 00:39:41,410 Well, it's not the only reason, of course. 401 00:39:41,500 --> 00:39:45,080 I'm very glad to see that you're well and going about your business. 402 00:39:45,170 --> 00:39:47,840 When you didn't come in yesterday, and the day before... 403 00:39:47,920 --> 00:39:50,550 Yes, I have rather gone to ground. 404 00:39:50,630 --> 00:39:53,470 But you see, I've had other, erm... 405 00:39:55,470 --> 00:39:56,930 Never mind. 406 00:39:57,010 --> 00:39:59,770 Tell me more about your new job, Miss Harris. 407 00:39:59,850 --> 00:40:01,890 You know about it, Mr Williams. 408 00:40:01,980 --> 00:40:04,850 It's the position at the Lyons Corner House. 409 00:40:04,940 --> 00:40:06,810 A branch just around the corner from here. 410 00:40:07,320 --> 00:40:09,070 An assistant manager's role. 411 00:40:09,150 --> 00:40:11,280 At least once I get into the swing of things. 412 00:40:11,900 --> 00:40:13,700 I'm so excited. Sorry. 413 00:40:13,780 --> 00:40:15,490 - No. - I didn't mean... 414 00:40:15,570 --> 00:40:18,700 Don't worry. County Hall is not for everyone. 415 00:40:22,540 --> 00:40:25,290 I am pleased to see you, Mr Williams. I'm going to be honest. 416 00:40:25,380 --> 00:40:29,050 I do have the job, but it's subject to a reference. 417 00:40:29,130 --> 00:40:30,720 - Ah. - And because you were away... 418 00:40:30,750 --> 00:40:33,750 I see how I may have inconvenienced you. 419 00:40:35,130 --> 00:40:39,310 I was thinking of treating myself to a light lunch at Fortnum's. 420 00:40:41,930 --> 00:40:45,100 If you'd care to join me, I could write your reference over lunch. 421 00:40:46,060 --> 00:40:47,900 - Really? - Why not? 422 00:40:48,440 --> 00:40:50,940 It might make up for the inconvenience I've caused you. 423 00:40:52,570 --> 00:40:53,610 Fortnum's? 424 00:40:56,990 --> 00:40:58,370 You know, Mr Williams, when I see you bowed 425 00:40:58,450 --> 00:41:01,240 over your paperwork like that 426 00:41:01,330 --> 00:41:03,250 I suddenly remember you are the same person. 427 00:41:04,210 --> 00:41:07,000 The one at the head of our desk, every morning and afternoon 428 00:41:07,080 --> 00:41:09,460 for the last 16 months of my life. 429 00:41:13,300 --> 00:41:15,550 But now I realise, you're not really like that at all. 430 00:41:16,630 --> 00:41:18,300 There's so much more to you. 431 00:41:19,760 --> 00:41:22,680 I mean, Fortnum's! Your new hat. 432 00:41:22,770 --> 00:41:25,270 I won't give you a more favourable reference 433 00:41:25,350 --> 00:41:26,810 because you say things like that. 434 00:41:29,770 --> 00:41:31,690 I'm not trying to butter you up, Mr Williams. 435 00:41:32,820 --> 00:41:34,940 I'm saying I got you wrong, that's all. 436 00:41:44,370 --> 00:41:46,410 Mr Williams, if you promise, 437 00:41:46,500 --> 00:41:48,670 and I mean really promise to not get angry, 438 00:41:48,750 --> 00:41:51,460 I'll tell you my secret nickname for you. 439 00:41:57,800 --> 00:42:00,510 - I promise. - And you really mustn't get cross. 440 00:42:01,100 --> 00:42:03,100 It's not just you. I have them for everyone. 441 00:42:03,180 --> 00:42:06,480 Only I know about them and my cousin, Rosemary, who I share rooms with. 442 00:42:06,560 --> 00:42:10,310 - I see. - For instance, Mr Rusbridger. 443 00:42:10,940 --> 00:42:12,230 I call him The Hover Man. 444 00:42:12,320 --> 00:42:14,530 Because he just hovers his pen over the page 445 00:42:15,150 --> 00:42:18,820 with the intention of doing work but never actually doing work. 446 00:42:25,240 --> 00:42:26,410 And Mr Hart. 447 00:42:27,580 --> 00:42:30,830 Well... I call him The Confused Chimney. 448 00:42:31,460 --> 00:42:34,800 Because he's constantly smoking and constantly bewildered. 449 00:42:36,010 --> 00:42:37,630 Have you seen his eyebrows? 450 00:42:40,300 --> 00:42:42,220 Mr Rusbridger, on my desk. 451 00:42:42,300 --> 00:42:44,810 - Doesn't have a clue. - It's very good. 452 00:42:45,850 --> 00:42:48,810 Alright. This time, I'll say the name, you have to guess who it is. 453 00:42:49,480 --> 00:42:50,690 He's on the fourth floor. Julius Caesar. 454 00:42:51,480 --> 00:42:52,610 "Julius Caesar" 455 00:42:53,940 --> 00:42:55,570 Julius Caesar. Well... 456 00:42:56,940 --> 00:43:01,910 I suppose that would be, er, Mr Brown, in accounts? 457 00:43:03,120 --> 00:43:03,950 Correct! 458 00:43:07,700 --> 00:43:10,670 Excuse me. May I get you something else? A dessert? 459 00:43:13,380 --> 00:43:16,130 Erm, not for me. But perhaps the young lady might. 460 00:43:17,130 --> 00:43:18,130 Yes. 461 00:43:18,210 --> 00:43:21,260 Oh, I've always wanted one of those ice-cream sundaes. 462 00:43:21,340 --> 00:43:23,010 A Knickerbocker Glory, miss? 463 00:43:23,090 --> 00:43:25,220 Yes, please. With the fruit and nuts on top. 464 00:43:25,300 --> 00:43:27,180 - Of course. - Thank you so much. 465 00:43:28,350 --> 00:43:29,850 Are you sure this is alright? 466 00:43:30,730 --> 00:43:31,730 Of course. 467 00:43:34,770 --> 00:43:38,030 But, Miss Harris, you haven't come around to your main point. 468 00:43:39,990 --> 00:43:42,160 You were going to tell me your name for me. 469 00:43:43,700 --> 00:43:46,490 Oh, no, it's a silly nickname. 470 00:43:46,580 --> 00:43:47,790 I don't think I'll tell you. 471 00:43:47,870 --> 00:43:50,620 No, no. You've come this far. You have to tell me. 472 00:43:54,170 --> 00:43:58,170 Alright. Remember your promise. To not get angry. 473 00:44:00,920 --> 00:44:01,800 Mr Zombie. 474 00:44:02,680 --> 00:44:03,760 Mr what? 475 00:44:04,680 --> 00:44:05,680 Thank you. 476 00:44:06,850 --> 00:44:08,140 Mr Zombie. 477 00:44:08,720 --> 00:44:12,270 I saw a film about it with what's her name. 478 00:44:12,930 --> 00:44:13,970 Erm... 479 00:44:14,230 --> 00:44:17,070 Zombies are sort of like Egyptian mummies, 480 00:44:17,690 --> 00:44:20,610 but they can walk and go about doing things. 481 00:44:21,740 --> 00:44:23,610 They're sort of dead but not dead. 482 00:44:26,030 --> 00:44:27,200 Mr Zombie. 483 00:44:27,870 --> 00:44:29,950 My, my. 484 00:44:34,330 --> 00:44:37,250 I'm so sorry, Mr Williams. That's really wicked of me. 485 00:44:38,840 --> 00:44:41,010 You mustn't be upset, Miss Harris. 486 00:44:42,420 --> 00:44:44,380 Mr Zombie. It's rather good. 487 00:44:45,800 --> 00:44:49,010 It's quite appropriate, in fact. I like it. Mr Zombie. 488 00:44:49,600 --> 00:44:53,730 An Egyptian mummy. Except I can move about. 489 00:44:55,310 --> 00:44:57,940 - Your Knickerbocker Glory, miss. - Thank you so much. 490 00:44:59,560 --> 00:45:00,940 Mmm. 491 00:46:12,930 --> 00:46:16,100 I'd better be on the 4:56. 492 00:46:16,180 --> 00:46:19,440 Or else I might find myself sharing the same train as our colleagues. 493 00:46:19,520 --> 00:46:20,610 That would be awkward. 494 00:46:21,440 --> 00:46:24,570 I do wonder, we haven't been terribly wicked? 495 00:46:25,650 --> 00:46:29,030 You don't have to worry about that any more, Miss Harris. 496 00:46:29,110 --> 00:46:31,820 You just keep your mind on your Lyons Corner House. 497 00:46:31,910 --> 00:46:34,200 I will. I was thinking about you. 498 00:46:34,450 --> 00:46:35,450 Ah! 499 00:46:37,370 --> 00:46:38,660 Don't worry about me. 500 00:46:40,170 --> 00:46:41,670 I've had a wonderful afternoon. 501 00:46:41,750 --> 00:46:42,960 So have I. 502 00:46:43,040 --> 00:46:46,210 Well, Miss Harris... Goodbye. 503 00:46:46,840 --> 00:46:48,220 Goodbye, Mr Williams. 504 00:47:07,820 --> 00:47:09,740 No doubt she'll pop back Monday. 505 00:47:13,660 --> 00:47:15,410 It's rather bad form really, isn't it? 506 00:47:16,200 --> 00:47:17,580 Even if she is leaving. 507 00:47:17,660 --> 00:47:19,330 We know it's a Lyons Corner House. 508 00:47:21,120 --> 00:47:23,250 Er, Mr Middleton, as Acting Head 509 00:47:23,330 --> 00:47:25,420 wouldn't you be able simply to look it up? 510 00:47:28,720 --> 00:47:31,010 That would be highly irregular, Mr Rusbridger. 511 00:47:31,720 --> 00:47:35,220 What, even if there may be far more than curiosity at stake? 512 00:47:35,300 --> 00:47:38,470 Look, really! Really. I... 513 00:47:40,850 --> 00:47:43,810 I do wish Mr Williams would come back. Perhaps things would go back to 514 00:47:44,810 --> 00:47:46,570 being a bit more orderly. 515 00:48:00,700 --> 00:48:03,040 People in this neighbourhood go up to town 516 00:48:03,040 --> 00:48:04,960 and if they were to see your father-in-law, 517 00:48:05,040 --> 00:48:07,500 just as I did, with this young woman 518 00:48:07,590 --> 00:48:11,170 goodness knows what they would think and how would that reflect on you 519 00:48:11,260 --> 00:48:13,090 living in the same household? 520 00:48:14,510 --> 00:48:16,430 That's why I just wanted to tell you. Well, good evening. 521 00:48:16,510 --> 00:48:18,430 Come on. 522 00:48:18,510 --> 00:48:20,140 The woman is a public nuisance. 523 00:48:22,640 --> 00:48:24,150 A prize mischief maker. 524 00:48:26,110 --> 00:48:27,980 Nothing she likes better than to put... 525 00:48:27,440 --> 00:48:28,440 Shh! 526 00:48:31,280 --> 00:48:35,700 Look, are... Are we really supposed to believe that my... 527 00:48:35,780 --> 00:48:39,160 You have to speak to him. If people are talking about this here. 528 00:48:49,590 --> 00:48:52,720 Look here. There's something I want to share with you both. 529 00:48:55,090 --> 00:48:58,930 It's, erm... It's a bit of a bore, really. 530 00:48:59,810 --> 00:49:00,810 But, erm... 531 00:49:03,060 --> 00:49:05,100 I probably should, erm... 532 00:49:16,320 --> 00:49:17,320 It's outrageous. 533 00:49:18,320 --> 00:49:19,370 At his age. 534 00:49:24,120 --> 00:49:27,210 And as for this girl. Barely a woman. 535 00:49:27,920 --> 00:49:29,960 - Certainly not a lady. - It does all fit. 536 00:49:30,040 --> 00:49:32,170 The calls from his office. The savings. 537 00:49:32,260 --> 00:49:35,220 You simply must speak to him. 538 00:49:35,300 --> 00:49:37,680 - You should have done so long ago. About everything. - I'll speak to him, alright. 539 00:49:40,560 --> 00:49:42,770 With pleasure, I'll speak to him. 540 00:49:46,520 --> 00:49:52,070 Look here. There's something I should probably talk to you, erm, about. 541 00:49:57,110 --> 00:49:58,110 I... 542 00:50:12,880 --> 00:50:14,130 Oh, here you are, Father. 543 00:50:27,480 --> 00:50:28,810 Smells wonderful. 544 00:50:29,600 --> 00:50:31,440 Er, yes. I do hope you'll enjoy it. 545 00:50:40,570 --> 00:50:41,570 Mmm. 546 00:50:42,950 --> 00:50:46,250 Alf Jordan sprained his ankle while on holiday. 547 00:50:46,870 --> 00:50:48,830 Unlikely to be fit for the start of the season. 548 00:50:48,920 --> 00:50:50,540 Oh dear. How unfortunate. 549 00:50:53,340 --> 00:50:57,380 It's a bit of a... bit of a bore, really. 550 00:50:57,470 --> 00:51:00,390 Darling, this is hardly the time to be reading. 551 00:51:01,970 --> 00:51:02,970 Sorry. 552 00:51:04,010 --> 00:51:06,140 - Are we ready? - Of course, we're ready. 553 00:51:06,220 --> 00:51:07,730 Ready as we'll ever be. 554 00:51:13,860 --> 00:51:15,020 Shepherd's pie. 555 00:51:15,110 --> 00:51:17,690 Yes. And decent mince too. 556 00:51:35,550 --> 00:51:36,380 Shall I serve? 557 00:51:38,380 --> 00:51:39,380 No. 558 00:51:48,850 --> 00:51:49,890 Ah... 559 00:51:51,480 --> 00:51:52,310 how splendid. 560 00:52:03,660 --> 00:52:04,780 Thank you, darling. 561 00:52:31,310 --> 00:52:34,190 There was a time when what one did in London 562 00:52:34,270 --> 00:52:35,480 stayed in London. 563 00:52:35,560 --> 00:52:38,730 But these days, half of the street works in London. 564 00:52:43,030 --> 00:52:44,490 Well, that's right, my dear. 565 00:52:47,950 --> 00:52:49,160 Half the street. 566 00:55:18,020 --> 00:55:19,020 Miss? 567 00:55:20,020 --> 00:55:21,020 Miss! 568 00:55:21,730 --> 00:55:23,520 The sausage roll is cold. 569 00:55:23,610 --> 00:55:24,860 Oh, I'm so sorry. 570 00:55:25,570 --> 00:55:27,400 - Miss? - Yes. One minute, sir. 571 00:55:27,490 --> 00:55:28,700 You're new here, aren't you? 572 00:55:28,770 --> 00:55:31,200 Haven't quite found your feet yet. 573 00:55:33,120 --> 00:55:35,790 Shall I bring you something else, madam? Some, some more tea, perhaps? 574 00:55:36,490 --> 00:55:37,870 I shall think about it. 575 00:55:39,910 --> 00:55:42,210 - Excuse me. - Miss? Miss! 576 00:55:43,500 --> 00:55:45,460 Make it snappy, please. It's getting very busy. 577 00:55:45,550 --> 00:55:46,460 Of course, Mr Adams. 578 00:55:46,550 --> 00:55:48,090 Mr Williams. 579 00:55:48,170 --> 00:55:50,680 Skiving again. I'm disappointed. 580 00:55:50,760 --> 00:55:53,890 And, Miss Harris, I'm disappointed to find you, 581 00:55:53,970 --> 00:55:55,430 well into your third week here, still working as a waitress. 582 00:55:55,510 --> 00:55:58,310 It was an assistant manager's post you accepted? 583 00:55:58,390 --> 00:56:02,900 Yes. Well, I hope to be given greater responsibilities in good time. 584 00:56:02,980 --> 00:56:04,650 If you wish, I might speak with your supervisor. 585 00:56:04,730 --> 00:56:07,150 No, that won't be necessary, thank you. 586 00:56:07,230 --> 00:56:08,800 Mr Williams, why haven't you returned to the office? 587 00:56:08,810 --> 00:56:10,550 You did say, last time, that you would. 588 00:56:10,610 --> 00:56:14,780 Yes. As it happens, I was just now thinking about that. 589 00:56:15,450 --> 00:56:17,570 Erm, after all, it's not as if 590 00:56:17,600 --> 00:56:20,660 I've found a wealth of other ways to occupy my time. 591 00:56:20,750 --> 00:56:23,330 Mr Williams, it's very busy. I'm sorry. 592 00:56:23,420 --> 00:56:26,340 Yeah, of course, I'll let you go. But, I am... 593 00:56:28,630 --> 00:56:30,920 I did wonder when your present shift ended. 594 00:56:32,340 --> 00:56:33,800 Why would you mind about that? 595 00:56:34,840 --> 00:56:35,850 Why? 596 00:56:36,760 --> 00:56:38,600 Well, for one thing, because they're showing 597 00:56:38,680 --> 00:56:41,400 I Was A Male War Bride at the pictures. 598 00:56:41,480 --> 00:56:43,270 And I wondered if you'd care to come along. 599 00:56:43,350 --> 00:56:45,900 No, I shan't be encouraging this skiving any longer. 600 00:56:46,860 --> 00:56:49,480 You need to get back to the office, alright? What will they be thinking? 601 00:56:49,570 --> 00:56:51,740 Er, yes. But, you see, today... 602 00:56:53,780 --> 00:56:56,530 ...is my pictures day. 603 00:56:58,530 --> 00:57:01,790 Er, and I was merely wishing for a companion. 604 00:57:03,040 --> 00:57:04,040 Oh, well. 605 00:57:08,170 --> 00:57:09,840 Cary Grant, Miss Harris. 606 00:57:10,960 --> 00:57:14,300 I understood you were... quite fond of him. 607 00:57:16,930 --> 00:57:18,680 Any female trouble? 608 00:57:18,760 --> 00:57:20,140 Nothing much, Sergeant. 609 00:57:25,230 --> 00:57:27,230 Have you ever had any children before? 610 00:57:27,310 --> 00:57:29,270 Oh, my aching back. 611 00:57:29,360 --> 00:57:31,230 You know that awful feeling before breakfast? 612 00:57:31,320 --> 00:57:33,650 - No, Captain, I don't. - Oh, Sergeant, you're lucky. 613 00:57:43,620 --> 00:57:44,620 Yes! 614 00:57:44,870 --> 00:57:45,910 Ha! 615 00:57:53,800 --> 00:57:54,900 Mr Williams. 616 00:57:54,960 --> 00:57:57,560 It's time I was going home. My cousin will be getting concerned. 617 00:57:57,640 --> 00:58:00,600 Oh, of course. But, erm, look at this. 618 00:58:00,680 --> 00:58:03,470 It may seem easy, but I assure you it isn't. 619 00:58:06,190 --> 00:58:07,020 Look. 620 00:58:11,730 --> 00:58:12,770 Ohh. 621 00:58:12,780 --> 00:58:16,360 - It's so difficult. - Mr Williams, I really must be going. 622 00:58:16,450 --> 00:58:18,160 Oh. Oh, of course. 623 00:58:18,240 --> 00:58:21,370 But before you go, Miss Harris, wouldn't you like to have a try yourself? 624 00:58:21,450 --> 00:58:24,100 I have a feeling, you see, that you'd be rather good at this. 625 00:58:24,240 --> 00:58:25,800 It's the rabbit. 626 00:58:25,870 --> 00:58:29,170 - It's the rabbit we're after. - Very well. Just once. Then I'll go. 627 00:58:44,060 --> 00:58:46,020 It's not nearly as easy as it, erm... 628 00:58:48,940 --> 00:58:50,440 Oh, I say! 629 00:58:52,320 --> 00:58:56,190 Well done, Miss Harris, well done. I might have known you could do it. 630 00:58:58,360 --> 00:58:59,910 Right. Now I'm going. 631 00:58:59,990 --> 00:59:01,120 Yes, of course. 632 00:59:02,160 --> 00:59:04,330 I'll walk you to your bus. 633 00:59:04,410 --> 00:59:05,660 Bravo, Miss Harris. 634 00:59:15,420 --> 00:59:16,420 Miss Harris? 635 00:59:22,800 --> 00:59:25,060 - What is it, Mr Williams? - I wondered... 636 00:59:25,890 --> 00:59:26,890 if you'd... 637 00:59:27,890 --> 00:59:29,230 join me for a drink. 638 00:59:29,850 --> 00:59:31,520 A few mins, that's all. 639 00:59:34,690 --> 00:59:35,860 Because you see, I... 640 00:59:37,570 --> 00:59:38,570 ...I don't... 641 00:59:39,570 --> 00:59:42,870 I don't feel quite able to go home just yet. 642 01:00:01,760 --> 01:00:04,890 Oh, this isn't very nice, really, is it, Mr Williams? 643 01:00:06,060 --> 01:00:08,810 I know it's quite innocent, and I'm not implying anything, but... 644 01:00:12,650 --> 01:00:14,190 Well, you're much older than me. 645 01:00:15,770 --> 01:00:19,070 And someone, someone might suppose that... 646 01:00:21,490 --> 01:00:23,110 you're becoming infatuated. 647 01:00:29,870 --> 01:00:31,410 Infatuated? 648 01:00:39,170 --> 01:00:40,260 I suppose, 649 01:00:41,260 --> 01:00:42,680 in a way, I am. 650 01:00:43,760 --> 01:00:48,100 But not quite as some might suppose. 651 01:00:49,770 --> 01:00:55,020 I realised, since you arrived, how very different it had been. 652 01:00:55,100 --> 01:00:59,730 I confess I did at times worry if your attitude was, well... 653 01:01:01,990 --> 01:01:02,820 appropriate. 654 01:01:02,900 --> 01:01:05,910 But I came to appreciate you. 655 01:01:05,990 --> 01:01:10,330 And, and not, not simply for your youth. 656 01:01:10,410 --> 01:01:12,750 There was some other quality. 657 01:01:12,830 --> 01:01:15,580 Your... appetite for life. 658 01:01:15,670 --> 01:01:18,340 Your... the way you always make everything jolly and gay. 659 01:01:18,420 --> 01:01:20,960 Even while working there with us. 660 01:01:21,050 --> 01:01:25,720 Mr Williams... I'm... I'm just an ordinary person like everybody else. 661 01:01:26,340 --> 01:01:29,100 I... I have no such special quality. 662 01:01:29,180 --> 01:01:32,140 I try to stay cheerful. That's true, but... 663 01:01:32,230 --> 01:01:34,520 Miss Harris, I wonder if I may confide in you. 664 01:01:37,650 --> 01:01:41,190 There's something I haven't really told anyone else. 665 01:01:41,280 --> 01:01:42,490 Not even my son. 666 01:01:45,660 --> 01:01:47,370 It's quite... 667 01:01:50,030 --> 01:01:52,540 a bore, really, but the fact is... 668 01:01:58,040 --> 01:02:00,590 The fact is I'm not expected to live much longer. 669 01:02:02,000 --> 01:02:03,760 I have a cancer. Here. 670 01:02:09,640 --> 01:02:12,970 After receiving my news, I... 671 01:02:14,600 --> 01:02:17,350 I took to looking around myself a little. 672 01:02:17,440 --> 01:02:19,940 And that day I saw you in Piccadilly... 673 01:02:21,940 --> 01:02:23,610 I thought, "Look at her. 674 01:02:25,950 --> 01:02:27,660 "Look at Miss Harris. 675 01:02:30,530 --> 01:02:33,580 "If I'm only to be alive like her for one day." 676 01:02:37,750 --> 01:02:38,830 I suppose I... 677 01:02:39,830 --> 01:02:42,130 I hoped you'd show me, or... 678 01:02:42,710 --> 01:02:44,550 teach me to be like you. 679 01:02:45,590 --> 01:02:48,380 Mr Williams... your son. 680 01:02:49,260 --> 01:02:50,640 Why haven't you told your son? 681 01:02:51,260 --> 01:02:52,260 Well... 682 01:02:54,970 --> 01:02:56,770 I think the world of Michael. 683 01:02:59,350 --> 01:03:00,940 However, he's now... 684 01:03:03,940 --> 01:03:06,610 He has his own life to live, his own concerns, 685 01:03:06,690 --> 01:03:08,320 and that's as it should be. 686 01:03:10,700 --> 01:03:13,370 But you're correct. I'm behaving like an old fool. 687 01:03:15,750 --> 01:03:17,660 What was it, your name for me? 688 01:03:19,330 --> 01:03:20,330 Mr Zombie. 689 01:03:21,540 --> 01:03:24,300 Yes. Mr Zombie. 690 01:03:24,380 --> 01:03:26,090 I wasn't always. 691 01:03:28,010 --> 01:03:31,800 When I was your age, from when I was this high, 692 01:03:32,680 --> 01:03:34,060 what I wanted... 693 01:03:37,850 --> 01:03:39,270 was to be a gentleman. 694 01:03:40,900 --> 01:03:43,770 Nothing grand. Just a rank and file sort of gentleman. 695 01:03:46,900 --> 01:03:48,400 I used to see them in the mornings, all lined up at the railway station, 696 01:03:48,490 --> 01:03:51,570 whenever I went there with my mother in their suits and hats, 697 01:03:51,660 --> 01:03:55,740 waiting on the platform to go into London. 698 01:03:55,830 --> 01:03:58,500 A gentleman like that. 699 01:03:59,290 --> 01:04:00,460 That's what... 700 01:04:00,540 --> 01:04:02,630 That's what I longed to be one day. 701 01:04:14,760 --> 01:04:16,310 How did it happen? 702 01:04:19,730 --> 01:04:22,000 I fancy it just crept up on me. 703 01:04:22,060 --> 01:04:24,770 Just one day proceeding the next. 704 01:04:25,650 --> 01:04:28,150 A small wonder I didn't notice... 705 01:04:29,190 --> 01:04:30,400 what I was becoming. 706 01:04:34,530 --> 01:04:36,200 And then I looked at you. 707 01:04:40,160 --> 01:04:41,290 And I remembered... 708 01:04:44,210 --> 01:04:46,880 what it was like to be alive like that. 709 01:04:55,800 --> 01:05:00,060 I wonder if you ever stop on the way home and watch the children playing. 710 01:05:01,600 --> 01:05:04,020 In the street, or in the yard. 711 01:05:04,940 --> 01:05:07,650 And when the time comes and their mothers call them in, 712 01:05:08,400 --> 01:05:13,610 they're often reluctant. They, they get a little contrary. 713 01:05:13,700 --> 01:05:15,740 But that's as it should be. 714 01:05:17,160 --> 01:05:20,200 Far better that than to be the child you occasionally see, 715 01:05:20,290 --> 01:05:24,250 he's sitting by himself in the corner not taking part 716 01:05:24,330 --> 01:05:27,250 not happy, not unhappy. 717 01:05:27,340 --> 01:05:29,670 Merely waiting for his mother to call him in. 718 01:05:33,720 --> 01:05:36,930 I've become afraid that I might end up like that child. 719 01:05:38,930 --> 01:05:42,850 And I so very much do not wish to do so. 720 01:05:46,480 --> 01:05:47,940 When the time comes, when my Maker calls me... 721 01:05:48,730 --> 01:05:50,650 When Mom called me... 722 01:06:09,420 --> 01:06:10,420 Miss Harris... 723 01:06:11,840 --> 01:06:14,720 I hope you'll able to forgive me. Please forgive me for everything. 724 01:06:14,800 --> 01:06:18,680 I've kept you far too long. We must get you to your bus stop. 725 01:06:19,640 --> 01:06:21,970 Mr Williams, are you all right? 726 01:06:22,890 --> 01:06:26,190 Never better. But we must hurry. Your cousin will be anxious. 727 01:06:38,910 --> 01:06:41,080 Good morning, Mr Singh. Would you come with me. 728 01:06:43,910 --> 01:06:46,120 - Good morning, everyone. - Oh, Mr Williams, sir. 729 01:06:46,830 --> 01:06:48,080 Welcome back, sir. 730 01:06:48,170 --> 01:06:51,750 Mr Hart. Our file on the bomb site at Chester Street. 731 01:06:51,790 --> 01:06:52,870 Erm... 732 01:06:52,880 --> 01:06:55,010 The one that the local ladies have been petitioning 733 01:06:55,090 --> 01:06:57,840 - to turn into a children's playground. - Ah! Now, I believe... 734 01:06:58,090 --> 01:06:59,840 Erm, I believe it's, uh... 735 01:06:59,930 --> 01:07:02,510 Yes, sir. I believe Mr Rusbridger has it. 736 01:07:02,600 --> 01:07:06,680 Yes. Mr Rusbridger, you took it off of Mr Williams' desk last Friday, 737 01:07:06,770 --> 01:07:08,640 the last time the ladies were here. 738 01:07:08,730 --> 01:07:10,190 - Well, Mr Rusbridger. - Yes, sir. I suppose I did. 739 01:07:10,270 --> 01:07:11,650 So, it must be here somewhere. 740 01:07:11,730 --> 01:07:13,600 Mr Wakeling, you say the ladies have been here again? 741 01:07:13,640 --> 01:07:15,110 - As recently as Friday? - Last Friday, sir. 742 01:07:15,190 --> 01:07:16,740 Yes, here it is. 743 01:07:16,820 --> 01:07:19,990 We have just enough time before lunch. I propose we go straight away. 744 01:07:20,700 --> 01:07:22,910 - Go, sir? - Mr Rusbridger, we'll will take the file with us, 745 01:07:22,990 --> 01:07:25,080 but please wrap it up well. It's pouring outside. 746 01:07:25,160 --> 01:07:29,080 Well, that's just it, if I may say so, sir, it is very wet just now. 747 01:07:29,170 --> 01:07:31,330 I'm sure we'll manage, Mr Hart. 748 01:07:31,420 --> 01:07:35,050 Mrs Johnstone. We haven't been formally introduced. 749 01:07:35,130 --> 01:07:38,720 How do you do, Mr Williams? It's a pleasure to meet you. 750 01:07:38,800 --> 01:07:40,260 The pleasure is all mine. 751 01:07:40,340 --> 01:07:43,930 Mrs Johnstone, would you mind terribly remaining here and holding the fort? 752 01:07:44,560 --> 01:07:46,430 - Certainly, sir. - Thank you. 753 01:07:46,520 --> 01:07:49,940 Messrs Middleton, Hart, Rusbridger, and Wakeling, if you'd follow me. 754 01:07:50,020 --> 01:07:51,060 Thank you, Mr Singh. 755 01:08:26,470 --> 01:08:30,480 Chester Street. District Line to Stepney Green and then a brisk walk. 756 01:09:31,160 --> 01:09:32,580 Everything will be fine. 757 01:09:52,430 --> 01:09:55,140 It was a lovely service. I think everyone enjoyed it. 758 01:09:56,730 --> 01:09:58,310 - Pardon? - It was a lovely service. 759 01:09:58,400 --> 01:10:03,030 - I think everyone enjoyed it. - Yes, yes. I think so. I think so. Yes. 760 01:10:08,030 --> 01:10:09,530 - Here you are. - Thank you. 761 01:10:17,960 --> 01:10:21,130 Good afternoon, Sir James. Jolly decent of you to show up. 762 01:10:21,210 --> 01:10:23,260 Good afternoon, Mr Ryman. 763 01:10:24,050 --> 01:10:25,050 Middleton, sir. 764 01:10:26,220 --> 01:10:27,510 You worked alongside him. 765 01:10:28,720 --> 01:10:30,220 Must be like losing family. 766 01:10:31,600 --> 01:10:35,640 Yes, sir. It feels almost like that. 767 01:10:35,730 --> 01:10:38,190 I want you to know how very sorry we all are. 768 01:10:38,270 --> 01:10:40,310 - Very good of you, sir. - Thank you, Sir James. 769 01:10:42,780 --> 01:10:44,490 Look here, Mr... 770 01:10:44,570 --> 01:10:46,070 - Middleton, sir. - Middleton, quite. 771 01:10:46,860 --> 01:10:49,910 Erm, perhaps, you'd be good enough to come to my office Monday morning. 772 01:10:50,580 --> 01:10:51,990 We might talk this over. 773 01:10:53,290 --> 01:10:55,200 How best to handle it from here. 774 01:10:57,170 --> 01:10:58,210 Of course, sir. 775 01:10:59,000 --> 01:11:02,960 Naturally, one wants to give credit where it's due. 776 01:11:04,340 --> 01:11:08,300 But the way those ladies have been kicking up. 777 01:11:09,090 --> 01:11:10,970 In the end, it does a disservice 778 01:11:11,010 --> 01:11:13,970 to the memory of our dear departed friend. 779 01:11:14,850 --> 01:11:16,520 Such a self-effacing fellow. 780 01:11:17,140 --> 01:11:20,230 If he were here, he'd be the first to protest. 781 01:11:20,310 --> 01:11:21,310 Excuse me. 782 01:11:22,230 --> 01:11:23,230 Miss Harris. 783 01:11:24,940 --> 01:11:26,650 - Hello, Mr Wakeling. - Hello. 784 01:11:28,700 --> 01:11:30,410 Erm, I saw you talking with the ladies. 785 01:11:31,410 --> 01:11:34,370 Yes, they're very distraught. They were so fond of him. 786 01:11:36,330 --> 01:11:38,460 Yes. Look, Miss Harris, erm... 787 01:11:40,920 --> 01:11:44,130 Well, I was, I suppose I was just wondering if, erm... 788 01:11:47,170 --> 01:11:48,840 What were you wondering, Mr Wakeling? 789 01:11:50,720 --> 01:11:53,350 - Mr Wakeling. - Mr Williams. 790 01:11:54,850 --> 01:11:56,270 I'm sorry to raise this here. 791 01:11:58,560 --> 01:12:00,730 But I thought it best to give this to you right away. 792 01:12:01,140 --> 01:12:02,140 Oh. 793 01:12:04,480 --> 01:12:06,070 It was among my father's things. 794 01:12:08,490 --> 01:12:09,490 Quite prominent. 795 01:12:10,110 --> 01:12:11,780 He's marked it "private and confidential'. 796 01:12:14,200 --> 01:12:15,200 So he has. 797 01:12:20,710 --> 01:12:21,710 Miss Harris. 798 01:12:23,170 --> 01:12:24,670 We haven't been introduced, I know, 799 01:12:24,750 --> 01:12:26,880 but I wonder if we might have a word in private. 800 01:12:27,920 --> 01:12:29,260 - In private? - Yes. 801 01:12:29,340 --> 01:12:32,180 - If, if you wouldn't mind. - Of course. 802 01:12:36,930 --> 01:12:37,930 Excuse me. 803 01:12:38,930 --> 01:12:39,980 Not at all. 804 01:12:40,060 --> 01:12:40,890 This way. 805 01:12:57,200 --> 01:13:00,910 - Excuse me for bringing you away. - Oh, no. No, not at all. 806 01:13:02,830 --> 01:13:04,460 I appreciate you coming today. 807 01:13:05,170 --> 01:13:06,170 Thank you. 808 01:13:08,250 --> 01:13:09,550 I'm awfully sorry. 809 01:13:10,920 --> 01:13:12,510 Must be such a huge loss. 810 01:13:14,470 --> 01:13:15,470 It is rather. 811 01:13:19,640 --> 01:13:21,980 - We haven't really been introduced. - No. 812 01:13:23,690 --> 01:13:25,230 I know that you worked with him. 813 01:13:26,230 --> 01:13:28,610 Yes, well, only briefly. 814 01:13:29,690 --> 01:13:30,690 Margaret Harris. 815 01:13:34,030 --> 01:13:35,030 Miss Harris... 816 01:13:36,320 --> 01:13:38,120 - How do you do? - How do you do? 817 01:13:39,620 --> 01:13:42,160 I'm sorry, I should have come and introduced myself earlier, 818 01:13:42,250 --> 01:13:43,750 but you seemed so busy and... 819 01:13:43,830 --> 01:13:45,710 Oh, that's, that's quite alright. 820 01:13:51,710 --> 01:13:53,510 I really am dreadfully sorry. 821 01:13:55,680 --> 01:13:57,550 This must be so hard for you. 822 01:13:57,640 --> 01:13:58,680 One bears up. 823 01:14:01,310 --> 01:14:03,600 And I've been through this sort of thing once before. 824 01:14:03,690 --> 01:14:04,890 Oh, yes. 825 01:14:06,600 --> 01:14:07,440 Miss Harris... 826 01:14:08,520 --> 01:14:11,480 there was something I wished to ask you. 827 01:14:11,570 --> 01:14:12,570 Of course. 828 01:14:14,030 --> 01:14:16,160 There's something I, I can't quite, erm... 829 01:14:23,040 --> 01:14:25,160 Did my father know he was ill? 830 01:14:30,000 --> 01:14:31,300 That he was dying? 831 01:14:40,640 --> 01:14:43,060 I don't know what... I don't know what to say. 832 01:14:53,610 --> 01:14:54,860 Because if he knew... 833 01:14:57,860 --> 01:14:59,160 and he told you... 834 01:15:02,370 --> 01:15:03,580 You see what I mean? 835 01:15:04,580 --> 01:15:05,410 why... 836 01:15:07,460 --> 01:15:08,920 Why wouldn't he tell me? 837 01:15:09,630 --> 01:15:10,630 Well... 838 01:15:13,340 --> 01:15:14,510 Perhaps he... 839 01:15:17,220 --> 01:15:18,840 If he'd just told me... 840 01:15:20,680 --> 01:15:22,510 I'd never have let him leave us like that. 841 01:15:24,680 --> 01:15:25,980 In all that cold. 842 01:15:31,440 --> 01:15:32,440 Yes. 843 01:15:43,330 --> 01:15:44,540 I'm sorry. 844 01:15:49,030 --> 01:15:50,240 Er... 845 01:15:54,170 --> 01:15:55,300 Thank you, Miss Harris. 846 01:16:13,440 --> 01:16:15,020 What's that you've got there? 847 01:16:19,360 --> 01:16:20,360 Nothing. 848 01:16:22,160 --> 01:16:23,450 I'll read it some other time. 849 01:16:24,240 --> 01:16:27,080 Any of you chaps get a chance to talk to Mrs Smith? 850 01:16:27,830 --> 01:16:29,540 Or any of the other ladies? 851 01:16:31,210 --> 01:16:34,500 You know, one appreciates them sticking up for the old man's memory. 852 01:16:34,590 --> 01:16:36,420 But they've quite convinced themselves 853 01:16:36,500 --> 01:16:39,840 that Mr Williams built that playground entirely by himself. 854 01:16:45,810 --> 01:16:48,180 Parks did get more credit than they deserved. 855 01:16:48,270 --> 01:16:50,020 That's because they're called Parks. 856 01:16:53,270 --> 01:16:55,190 Sir James certainly got his share of the credit. 857 01:16:56,270 --> 01:16:58,070 Made certain of that. 858 01:16:58,150 --> 01:17:01,360 Sir James was quite crucial as far as that playground's concerned. 859 01:17:06,240 --> 01:17:07,330 Suppose he was. 860 01:17:10,080 --> 01:17:12,170 You know, I, I can't help thinking. 861 01:17:12,250 --> 01:17:15,040 And I, I didn't know Mr Williams the way you all did, 862 01:17:15,130 --> 01:17:16,250 of course, but... 863 01:17:17,590 --> 01:17:20,720 - ...but it does seem to me that he... - That he changed. 864 01:17:22,880 --> 01:17:23,760 Yes. 865 01:17:25,140 --> 01:17:27,060 It was this playground business. 866 01:17:28,310 --> 01:17:32,020 Chester Street. District Line to Stepney Green and then a brisk walk. 867 01:17:56,210 --> 01:17:58,880 - No, you must... - No, I insist, sir. 868 01:17:58,960 --> 01:18:00,210 Honestly. 869 01:18:11,930 --> 01:18:15,140 He was willing to traipse through all that sewage water 870 01:18:15,230 --> 01:18:16,270 just to get to the site. He did become... 871 01:18:16,350 --> 01:18:18,650 obsessed. 872 01:18:19,650 --> 01:18:22,360 He was prepared to make himself a right bugger about it. 873 01:18:22,440 --> 01:18:23,950 I accompanied him once to Planning. 874 01:18:24,030 --> 01:18:24,600 This is it here. 875 01:18:24,770 --> 01:18:26,570 Leave it with us and we'll send it down to you once it's ready. 876 01:18:26,780 --> 01:18:29,330 That ogre Talbot was presiding that day. 877 01:18:29,410 --> 01:18:31,660 Actually, I was hoping you might see to it now, 878 01:18:31,740 --> 01:18:33,830 and then I could take it off your hands straight away. 879 01:18:34,580 --> 01:18:37,960 Well, I'm unable to authorise it just like that. 880 01:18:38,040 --> 01:18:41,550 Look, look, don't worry. I'll see it gets done. We'll send it down to you. 881 01:18:42,300 --> 01:18:46,720 Why don't I wait here while you check those entries? 882 01:18:50,220 --> 01:18:52,100 Well, it's up to you, but you might find yourself waiting for some time. 883 01:18:52,340 --> 01:18:53,720 We've got a lot on up here. 884 01:18:53,770 --> 01:18:56,690 Take all the time you need, Mr Talbot. I'm quite happy here. 885 01:18:56,770 --> 01:18:59,770 Mr Hart, you'd better get back. 886 01:19:00,610 --> 01:19:02,940 Tell the others I've been held up. 887 01:19:03,650 --> 01:19:04,940 Indefinitely. 888 01:19:06,200 --> 01:19:07,280 Of course, Mr Williams. 889 01:19:14,450 --> 01:19:16,620 He said he'd sit and wait all day if he had to. 890 01:19:17,540 --> 01:19:18,540 And he did. 891 01:19:24,920 --> 01:19:27,180 This is very good of you, Mr Jones. 892 01:19:27,260 --> 01:19:31,550 I know we're placing an extra burden on all of you here. 893 01:19:31,640 --> 01:19:34,020 So, this is what? A kiddies' playground? 894 01:19:34,100 --> 01:19:34,930 Yes. 895 01:19:35,560 --> 01:19:39,020 - Urgent? - We'd appreciate your giving it priority. 896 01:19:40,440 --> 01:19:44,820 - Well, if you request it, Mr Williams. - Thank you, Mr Jones. 897 01:19:49,410 --> 01:19:51,620 - Thank you. - You're very welcome. 898 01:19:57,410 --> 01:19:59,170 Instead of just leaving... 899 01:20:00,670 --> 01:20:03,590 he went over to each of them in turn... 900 01:20:03,670 --> 01:20:04,960 Thank you. 901 01:20:05,670 --> 01:20:07,130 ...looked them in the face... 902 01:20:08,800 --> 01:20:09,880 Thank you. 903 01:20:09,970 --> 01:20:11,760 ...and thanked them all. 904 01:20:12,470 --> 01:20:14,970 - Thank you. - Yes, of course. Anything. 905 01:20:15,060 --> 01:20:16,100 I appreciate it. 906 01:20:17,480 --> 01:20:19,980 - Thank you. - That's quite alright, sir. 907 01:20:23,060 --> 01:20:24,070 Everyone. 908 01:20:26,610 --> 01:20:29,200 Parks did then rather pull out the stops, didn't they? 909 01:20:29,280 --> 01:20:30,110 Quite. 910 01:20:31,910 --> 01:20:34,990 The Mr Williams of a year ago would never thought of doing something like that. 911 01:20:43,710 --> 01:20:47,260 Actually, I witnessed something even more remarkable. 912 01:20:47,340 --> 01:20:50,630 I never told you chaps at the time because... 913 01:20:52,300 --> 01:20:54,180 Well, it rather annoyed me. 914 01:20:54,260 --> 01:20:56,310 So, you see, for all these reasons, 915 01:20:56,390 --> 01:20:59,770 this isn't something we can contemplate for the foreseeable future. 916 01:21:00,600 --> 01:21:02,770 I'm sorry. I genuinely regret it. 917 01:21:02,850 --> 01:21:07,690 We'd gone up to Sir James' office to plead a case for the playground, 918 01:21:07,780 --> 01:21:10,650 and Sir James rejected it. 919 01:21:10,740 --> 01:21:13,200 And the site is a disgrace. 920 01:21:14,490 --> 01:21:18,160 Unfortunately, just now, we have even more urgent priorities. 921 01:21:20,120 --> 01:21:22,790 Well, thank you for coming to see me. 922 01:21:24,920 --> 01:21:28,550 They're considering Anderson, for the new editor's post at Punch. 923 01:21:29,300 --> 01:21:30,920 I don't fancy that, do you? 924 01:21:31,720 --> 01:21:34,840 Wouldn't be quite right. Man's obsessed with the ballet. 925 01:21:34,930 --> 01:21:37,430 Well, that's not entirely fair. 926 01:21:37,510 --> 01:21:40,350 Anderson also cares passionately 927 01:21:40,430 --> 01:21:43,770 about detective fiction and horses. 928 01:21:44,900 --> 01:21:46,110 Sir James... 929 01:21:48,070 --> 01:21:49,230 ...please excuse me, 930 01:21:49,900 --> 01:21:51,150 but I beg you to... 931 01:21:52,320 --> 01:21:53,450 to reconsider. 932 01:21:54,530 --> 01:21:55,530 I beg you. 933 01:21:57,240 --> 01:22:01,660 Or, at least... keep the application open for one more week. 934 01:22:02,710 --> 01:22:04,460 What harm can that do? 935 01:22:05,630 --> 01:22:06,670 He begged him. 936 01:22:07,500 --> 01:22:10,670 He begged him to reconsider. 937 01:22:10,760 --> 01:22:12,800 And he wouldn't take no for an answer. 938 01:22:12,880 --> 01:22:14,550 But it came off. 939 01:22:14,630 --> 01:22:17,180 - What, what's that? - It came off. 940 01:22:18,470 --> 01:22:21,270 It must have done. The Chairman did reconsider. 941 01:22:22,640 --> 01:22:23,640 Well, yes. 942 01:22:24,940 --> 01:22:26,270 Yes, I suppose he did. 943 01:22:26,980 --> 01:22:29,190 Those ladies may have a point. 944 01:22:29,270 --> 01:22:31,730 Well, yes, but we all put our shoulders to it. 945 01:22:32,490 --> 01:22:33,490 Yes, but... 946 01:22:34,400 --> 01:22:36,530 there's no denying the old man did push it. 947 01:22:40,700 --> 01:22:44,540 Could it be he knew? That he didn't have long? 948 01:22:44,620 --> 01:22:49,630 Knowing something like that, I suppose that might... galvanise a person. 949 01:22:49,710 --> 01:22:52,880 Yeah, but he didn't know. His, his son was very clear on that. 950 01:22:52,960 --> 01:22:55,090 I'm pretty sure that's right. 951 01:23:16,990 --> 01:23:18,030 I think he did know. 952 01:23:28,960 --> 01:23:29,960 Ladies. 953 01:23:31,630 --> 01:23:33,380 We mustn't be discouraged. 954 01:23:35,050 --> 01:23:36,970 There will be a way around this. 955 01:23:38,090 --> 01:23:39,220 I assure you. 956 01:23:40,300 --> 01:23:42,720 I don't know how you kept your temper just now, sir. 957 01:23:46,270 --> 01:23:49,100 I don't have time to get angry, Mrs Smith. 958 01:23:49,190 --> 01:23:51,440 Something in the way he said it. 959 01:23:51,520 --> 01:23:52,520 Ladies. 960 01:24:03,080 --> 01:24:06,450 Well, perhaps we'd all do the same. All of us here. 961 01:24:07,160 --> 01:24:10,500 We'd work with extra urgency in a situation like that. 962 01:24:10,580 --> 01:24:11,920 Would we? 963 01:24:12,000 --> 01:24:13,500 It's a natural reaction. 964 01:24:14,210 --> 01:24:16,050 Well, I don't know. 965 01:24:16,130 --> 01:24:17,920 I don't think everyone, 966 01:24:19,300 --> 01:24:20,510 we here, even, 967 01:24:21,800 --> 01:24:25,810 would necessarily have responded in quite the way Mr Williams did. 968 01:24:27,890 --> 01:24:28,890 I agree. 969 01:24:31,810 --> 01:24:32,890 Hm. 970 01:24:35,400 --> 01:24:36,280 If he knew... 971 01:24:37,150 --> 01:24:40,030 he did an awfully good job keeping it to himself. 972 01:25:28,370 --> 01:25:29,830 It was almost like he... 973 01:25:40,420 --> 01:25:41,420 Yeah. 974 01:25:43,050 --> 01:25:44,180 You're right. 975 01:25:45,550 --> 01:25:47,890 He certainly set an example for us. 976 01:25:55,060 --> 01:25:56,110 Look here, everyone. 977 01:25:59,780 --> 01:26:04,740 Let me propose that we all make a pledge, here, today. 978 01:26:06,780 --> 01:26:10,830 Let's pledge to learn from his example. 979 01:26:11,450 --> 01:26:14,330 This lesson he set before us. 980 01:26:14,920 --> 01:26:16,000 Let's vow never again to... 981 01:26:16,920 --> 01:26:20,090 shy away from our responsibilities. 982 01:26:21,670 --> 01:26:24,010 Never again to push things under the carpet. 983 01:26:24,090 --> 01:26:25,680 - Or upstairs. - Or upstairs. 984 01:26:25,760 --> 01:26:27,510 Mr Williams has shown us... 985 01:26:28,430 --> 01:26:30,310 Well, that if... 986 01:26:31,930 --> 01:26:36,690 If we put our minds to it our backs into it, we can do even better. 987 01:26:36,770 --> 01:26:39,230 - That's right. - And let me say this here today, 988 01:26:39,320 --> 01:26:42,650 while I remain in charge of Public Works, 989 01:26:42,740 --> 01:26:45,530 we're going to be true to Mr Williams' memory. 990 01:26:46,570 --> 01:26:48,570 We're going to get things done. 991 01:26:48,660 --> 01:26:50,280 - That's right. - Hear. Hear. 992 01:27:10,180 --> 01:27:13,600 Reasonably brief, if you don't mind. I'm expecting my nephew to call. 993 01:27:13,680 --> 01:27:14,680 Of course! 994 01:27:15,390 --> 01:27:16,480 Hello, Peter. 995 01:27:16,640 --> 01:27:20,230 ♪ Sweet music, soft and mellow ♪ 996 01:27:20,390 --> 01:27:23,100 ♪ Soothing and slow ♪ 997 01:27:23,230 --> 01:27:26,860 ♪ Strains of a mellow cello ♪ 998 01:27:26,860 --> 01:27:29,980 ♪ When lights are low ♪ 999 01:27:30,280 --> 01:27:33,400 ♪ Dear, we're so close together ♪ 1000 01:27:33,740 --> 01:27:36,320 ♪ I love you so ♪ 1001 01:27:37,330 --> 01:27:40,200 ♪ Why think about the weather ♪ 1002 01:27:40,620 --> 01:27:42,910 ♪ When lights are low ♪ 1003 01:27:44,170 --> 01:27:47,090 ♪ Two hearts revealing ♪ 1004 01:27:47,500 --> 01:27:50,630 ♪ Music hath charms ♪ 1005 01:27:51,010 --> 01:27:53,340 ♪ Life's so appealing ♪ 1006 01:27:53,550 --> 01:27:54,590 ♪ With inspiration... ♪ 1007 01:27:56,930 --> 01:28:00,770 ♪ Our lips Meeting soft and tender ♪ 1008 01:28:00,900 --> 01:28:02,000 Be quiet, you. 1009 01:28:02,020 --> 01:28:04,350 ♪ Love's all aglow ♪ 1010 01:28:04,520 --> 01:28:08,020 ♪ Why shouldn't we surrender ♪ 1011 01:28:08,150 --> 01:28:10,820 ♪ When lights are low ♪ 1012 01:28:11,530 --> 01:28:13,360 ♪ When lights are low ♪ 1013 01:28:15,030 --> 01:28:17,320 ♪ When lights are low ♪ 1014 01:28:29,380 --> 01:28:30,510 Yes, Mr Singh. 1015 01:28:31,840 --> 01:28:34,510 Education insist this is for us, sir. 1016 01:28:34,600 --> 01:28:35,970 And which one is this? 1017 01:28:36,060 --> 01:28:39,600 The disagreement concerning the proposed prefabs 1018 01:28:39,690 --> 01:28:42,110 at Saint Mary's School in Shoreditch, sir. 1019 01:28:42,190 --> 01:28:43,190 Ah, that. 1020 01:28:44,020 --> 01:28:47,740 Mr Hart. Can you look into Saint Mary's School? 1021 01:28:47,820 --> 01:28:50,450 That's for Education, Mr Middleton. It's a Schools matter. 1022 01:28:50,530 --> 01:28:54,080 Even so, sir, Education insist... 1023 01:28:56,080 --> 01:28:57,290 Well... 1024 01:28:58,750 --> 01:29:00,670 we can keep it here for now. 1025 01:29:04,540 --> 01:29:05,550 No harm. 1026 01:29:09,630 --> 01:29:11,130 The postal run, please. 1027 01:29:15,140 --> 01:29:16,220 Mr Middleton. 1028 01:29:18,600 --> 01:29:20,140 Yes, Mr Wakeling. 1029 01:29:37,290 --> 01:29:39,620 I'd like this in triplicate, please, Mrs Johnstone. 1030 01:29:41,750 --> 01:29:43,750 That'll be all, thank you, Mr Singh. 1031 01:30:05,690 --> 01:30:07,770 I wonder, Mr Wakeling, 1032 01:30:07,860 --> 01:30:13,280 if I may now turn to matters you may consider more personal. 1033 01:30:15,240 --> 01:30:18,370 I have no wish to belittle our playground... 1034 01:30:19,080 --> 01:30:22,370 but I put it to you that it was, all the same... 1035 01:30:22,460 --> 01:30:24,080 a small thing. 1036 01:30:24,670 --> 01:30:27,420 And that it will, before long... 1037 01:30:27,500 --> 01:30:30,250 go the way of most small things. 1038 01:30:32,510 --> 01:30:35,220 It may fall into disrepair, 1039 01:30:35,300 --> 01:30:39,010 or be superseded by some grander scheme. 1040 01:30:40,810 --> 01:30:42,600 To speak plainly, 1041 01:30:42,680 --> 01:30:47,150 we cannot assume to have erected a lasting monument. 1042 01:30:49,070 --> 01:30:52,280 Should there come days when it's no longer clear to you 1043 01:30:52,360 --> 01:30:55,570 to what end you are directing your daily efforts, 1044 01:30:56,910 --> 01:30:58,780 when the sheer grind of it... 1045 01:30:58,870 --> 01:31:01,830 all threatens to reduce you 1046 01:31:01,910 --> 01:31:04,250 to the kind of state in which I so long existed... 1047 01:31:12,590 --> 01:31:16,930 I urge you then to recall our little playground, 1048 01:31:17,720 --> 01:31:22,600 and the modest satisfaction that became our due upon its completion. 1049 01:31:42,950 --> 01:31:43,950 Evening, sir. 1050 01:31:45,960 --> 01:31:46,960 Good evening, Officer. 1051 01:31:48,880 --> 01:31:49,960 Everything alright? 1052 01:31:51,290 --> 01:31:54,840 Yes. I just wanted to see this playground again. 1053 01:31:57,050 --> 01:31:58,510 I, I played a, a small part, 1054 01:31:59,930 --> 01:32:04,310 just a small part, mind you, in bringing it into being. 1055 01:32:04,390 --> 01:32:06,020 I work at the LCC. 1056 01:32:07,060 --> 01:32:08,190 Is that so, sir? 1057 01:32:09,560 --> 01:32:11,730 Well, then the people here have a lot to thank you for. 1058 01:32:11,810 --> 01:32:13,070 Oh, I didn't do much. 1059 01:32:13,150 --> 01:32:14,360 The man who did... 1060 01:32:16,530 --> 01:32:19,110 the man, the man who did passed away this winter. 1061 01:32:19,950 --> 01:32:21,120 Mr Williams. 1062 01:32:23,530 --> 01:32:24,540 Mr Williams. 1063 01:32:25,700 --> 01:32:26,700 Yes. 1064 01:32:28,500 --> 01:32:30,460 He'll be remembered round here with... 1065 01:32:33,000 --> 01:32:34,210 respect and affection. 1066 01:32:35,840 --> 01:32:38,930 I never actually had the honour of meeting Mr Williams personally. 1067 01:32:39,010 --> 01:32:40,640 He was always that busy. 1068 01:32:44,100 --> 01:32:46,770 If you was his...friend, sir, 1069 01:32:46,850 --> 01:32:49,020 then perhaps you wouldn't mind my telling you this. 1070 01:32:49,100 --> 01:32:52,190 You know, Station Sergeant says I'm being foolish. But, er... 1071 01:32:53,610 --> 01:32:54,690 it stays on me mind. 1072 01:32:55,480 --> 01:32:56,480 Please. 1073 01:33:02,370 --> 01:33:06,620 ♪ You will always be my dear catalpa tree ♪ 1074 01:33:06,700 --> 01:33:11,330 ♪ Entwined thou art wi' many ties ♪ 1075 01:33:11,420 --> 01:33:15,290 ♪ O' hame and infancy ♪ 1076 01:33:16,210 --> 01:33:21,260 ♪ Thy leaves were aye, The first of spring ♪ 1077 01:33:21,340 --> 01:33:25,850 ♪ Thy flowers the summer's pride ♪ 1078 01:33:25,930 --> 01:33:30,770 ♪ There was nae such a bonny tree ♪ 1079 01:33:30,850 --> 01:33:34,980 ♪ In a' the countryside ♪ 1080 01:33:36,730 --> 01:33:40,900 ♪ We sat aneath thy spreading shade ♪ 1081 01:33:40,990 --> 01:33:45,070 ♪ The bairns around thee ran ♪ 1082 01:33:45,830 --> 01:33:50,580 ♪ They pulled the bonny berries red ♪ 1083 01:33:50,660 --> 01:33:55,040 ♪ And necklaces they strang ♪ 1084 01:33:55,130 --> 01:33:59,800 ♪ My mother, oh I see her now ♪ 1085 01:33:59,880 --> 01:34:04,680 ♪ She smiled our sports to see ♪ 1086 01:34:04,760 --> 01:34:09,680 ♪ With little Jeannie on her lap ♪ 1087 01:34:09,770 --> 01:34:14,230 ♪ And Jamie on her knee ♪ 1088 01:34:19,730 --> 01:34:22,150 For his own good, sir, I should have persuaded him. 1089 01:34:24,160 --> 01:34:26,070 Told him to get out of the cold. 1090 01:34:28,370 --> 01:34:30,080 But, you see, sir, he looked so... 1091 01:34:32,790 --> 01:34:34,080 So happy. 1092 01:34:34,960 --> 01:34:36,790 And it, it felt a shame to... 1093 01:34:38,630 --> 01:34:39,960 disturb him. 1094 01:34:41,010 --> 01:34:44,130 I imagined, in time, he'd just come off that swing and go home. 1095 01:34:51,810 --> 01:34:53,180 Mr Williams had, erm... 1096 01:34:54,560 --> 01:34:56,560 had a terminal illness, you see. 1097 01:34:58,270 --> 01:35:00,780 And I think it was right... 1098 01:35:01,730 --> 01:35:03,700 that you allowed him that moment. 1099 01:35:07,740 --> 01:35:09,580 And I think you're quite right. 1100 01:35:10,370 --> 01:35:13,660 He was happy when you saw him. 1101 01:35:15,710 --> 01:35:18,920 Perhaps as happy as he'd ever been in his entire life. 1102 01:35:21,340 --> 01:35:23,800 So, I wouldn't worry yourself any more, Officer. 1103 01:35:32,560 --> 01:35:34,980 - Goodnight, Officer. - Night, sir. 1104 01:37:39,340 --> 01:37:43,430 ♪ Oh rowan tree ♪ 1105 01:37:43,560 --> 01:37:47,230 ♪ Oh rowan tree ♪ 1106 01:37:47,390 --> 01:37:53,520 ♪ Thou'lt aye be dear to me ♪ 1107 01:37:53,520 --> 01:38:00,450 ♪ Entwined thou art with many ties ♪ 1108 01:38:00,610 --> 01:38:06,080 ♪ Of hame and infancy ♪ 1109 01:38:06,620 --> 01:38:12,880 ♪ Thy leaves were aye, The first of spring ♪ 1110 01:38:13,170 --> 01:38:19,130 ♪ Thy flowers the summer's pride ♪ 1111 01:38:19,260 --> 01:38:23,100 ♪ There was nae sic ♪ 1112 01:38:23,100 --> 01:38:26,680 ♪ A bonnie tree ♪ 1113 01:38:26,890 --> 01:38:33,230 ♪ In a' the country side ♪ 1114 01:38:39,450 --> 01:38:45,660 ♪ How fair was thou in summer time ♪ 1115 01:38:45,830 --> 01:38:50,920 ♪ Wi' a'thy clusters white ♪ 1116 01:38:51,290 --> 01:38:57,670 ♪ How rich and gay thy autumn dress ♪ 1117 01:38:57,670 --> 01:39:03,010 ♪ Wi' berries red and bright ♪ 1118 01:39:03,590 --> 01:39:09,350 ♪ On thy fair stem were mony names ♪ 1119 01:39:09,520 --> 01:39:15,060 ♪ Which now nae mair I see ♪ 1120 01:39:15,190 --> 01:39:21,450 ♪ But they're engraven on my heart ♪ 1121 01:39:21,650 --> 01:39:26,530 ♪ Forget they ne'er can be ♪ 1122 01:39:29,750 --> 01:39:36,250 ♪ We sat aneath thy spreadin' shade ♪ 1123 01:39:36,380 --> 01:39:41,630 ♪ The bairnies round thee ran ♪ 1124 01:39:41,760 --> 01:39:47,970 ♪ They pu'd they bonnie berries red ♪ 1125 01:39:48,140 --> 01:39:53,230 ♪ And necklaces they strang ♪ 1126 01:39:53,440 --> 01:39:59,940 ♪ My mither, oh! i see her still ♪ 1127 01:40:00,110 --> 01:40:05,030 ♪ She smil'd our sports to see ♪ 1128 01:40:05,240 --> 01:40:12,200 ♪ Wi' little Jeannie on her lap ♪ 1129 01:40:12,540 --> 01:40:19,500 ♪ And Jamie on her knee ♪