All language subtitles for Mr Selfridge S04E05 x264 RB58-eng

I've been to the presses.
I tried to stop them.

The Herald has printed a column
of despicable lies.

You're with the woman
who wrote this.

I don't want you to see me
diminish and die.

You know how I deal
with outstanding debts?

First, I ask with a smile,
then I ask without.

I'm one of the wealthiest men
in London.

Do you think I can't afford
to pay a gambling debt?

- You'd be a fool to ignore him.
- There's a Mr Keen to see you.

From the London Civic
Building Society.

As the London Civic of Selfridge's
major shareholder,

I felt I should introduce myself.

What type of figure
are we talking for this movie?

In the region of 50,000.

She earned her shot.

(JAUNTY PIANO MUSIC)

(WOMAN GIGGLES)

Cut!

I've always wanted to do that.

(LAUGHTER AND APPLAUSE)

Harry, I can't dance in these shoes.
Can I pick some new ones?

I need some too.
Mine pinch just the same.

- Mr Wallace, a quick picture.
- Yeah.

Meryl, ready?

Stand in between
the Chief and Mr Wallace.

Thank you, gentlemen.

Smile, Meryl.

- Smile!
- Come on. You're a film star now.

Hardly. I'm just in the background.

- Don't do yourself down.
- You're an example to the staff.

Young and ambitious,
everything Selfridge's stands for.

She has a very bright future
ahead of her.

Thank you, Chief.

- Mr Wallace.
- No problem at all.

It's our pleasure.

Excuse me.

- Mr D'Ancona, this is unexpected.
- Mr Selfridge.

Should've made an appointment.
A little chaotic here.

I'm incredibly proud of you.

To have been chosen
out of the whole store.

I just hope I'm putting on
a good show.

You certainly are.

Meryl, one cannot simply...

drop everything just because -

- Roger.

I've just been up to your office.

What's she doing here?

Meryl, I...

This way.

- Harry.
- Now is not a good time.

Oh. All right.

I'll see you later, though.

We had arranged a meeting,
Mr Selfridge.

I waited, but you didn't arrive.

My sincere apologies.
I had a family emergency.

- And then you didn't pay me.
- Mr Selfridge?

I'm sorry,
but you're needed downstairs.

MOUTHS: Dolly Sisters.

I'm afraid I have to go.

Perhaps I can honour
a first instalment to tide you over.

I want what I asked for.

The amount in full.
What's the problem?

(CHUCKLES LIGHTLY)

Look, I own one of
the biggest stores in the world.

There's no need to treat me
like a boy who owes for smokes.

Your stature doesn't make you safer.

It makes you more of a liability.

Why don't you make an appointment
with my secretary?

- There's a good fellow.
- Mr Selfridge.

No more meetings.

I've made myself clear.

(CHUCKLES LIGHTLY)

Hm...

I have an appointment
with Wynnstay today.

Pulling the advertising
from his papers is a big mistake.

- He hurt my family.
- I beg you to reconsider.

This situation is all my fault.
What happened with Flic and me -

What you did was reprehensible.

Then let me fix it.
I can get a retraction.

Set the record straight for Rosalie.

I want a page one retraction
and my family off limits

or I pull the advertising.
Is that clear?

- I'll do my best.
- You better have.

Oh, Mr Selfridge, what a relief!

I don't wanna be the bad one.

She gets to seduce Bumby Wallace

whilst I have to pilfer?

Holy cow, Jenny Dolly. Just do
what it says in the photoplay.

You're a double act.
One steals while the other distracts.

- You're both bad news.
- I suppose the bad ones

are the fun ones.

Come on, Jenny.
Let's go recap our steps.

We're running behind
because of them.

Our costs are soaring.

Just... do what you can
to keep them on track.

I beg you to remain nearby.

The sisters behaviour is...

excitable.
They respond well to you

and only to you.
- OK.

Wasted time is wasted money.

Oh, heavens no. Together, ladies.

For God's sake!

I'm so sorry about the way
Meryl found out.

She's very upset.

And your other children,
have you told them?

Yes.

Last night.

- Are you still at the hotel?
- I am, yes.

How long are you staying in London?

I don't know.

I wondered if you
might stay with Mr Crabb

since he was the one
who invited you back.

Arthur was genuinely worried
about you.

- He didn't know what else to do.
- He could have done nothing.

- Did either of you consider that?
- Oh, Roger.

- I couldn't have.
- I appreciate you wanting to help.
Really, I do.

But we made a clean break
seven years -

It wasn't as simple as that.

Thank you.

Look, I can't...

revisit all this.

Not now, not here.

Then perhaps we could meet
somewhere privately.

Mr Selfridge demands
a page one retraction

of the story about his daughter.

I was sorry to have hurt
Mrs De Bolotoff.

I did try to apologise, personally.

We'd appreciate it on the front page.

For Mrs De Bolotoff's sake,

I'll make sure it's done.

Mr Selfridge also requests
that all stories

about his family
be off limits from now on.

You're a newspaper man, Frank.
You know that's impossible.

If you refuse,
Selfridge's will withdraw

all advertising
from all your newspapers.

He'd never do that.

May I remind you, our advertising
budget is quite large.

My dailies have the highest
readership in the country.

Mr Selfridge is very protective
of his family.

Now, if he wants to take me on,

he can do it himself

and not send his flunky.

Now, get out.

Mr Selfridge.

This has just come in.

A recent gambling bill
charged to you

by J and R Dolly.

I will deal with this.

Bad day?

Tiring.

Is everything all right, Frank?

Course. Why wouldn't it be?

You seem a bit
out of sorts lately, that's all.

Since you got back from France.

What's France
got to do with anything?

I've been thinking...

about what you said
when you got back.

About family and...

us having children.

Did you really mean it?

Yes.

It's just...

Well, it has rather
come out of the blue and...

...I thought we were happy as we were.

We are, but...

But what?

I just wonder
if we're being selfish.

If there's more to life.

Well...

It's different for you.

You're a man and...

I'd have to leave my job.

We never properly discussed

the Elizabeth Arden offer.
It was just dismissed out of hand.

Of course! Elizabeth Arden,
how could we forget?

- She'll need an answer.
- Have you ever thought

we're too wrapped up in ourselves
to notice that we're drifting apart?

You don't mean us.

You mean me.

That was unfair, Kitty. I'm sorry.

(KNOCK ON DOOR)

Almost ready.

Rosie, I need to... (CLEARS THROAT)

I need to talk to you
about this bill.

You did say you'd cover our credit.

Well, I didn't expect
you to be so outrageous.

It's a lot of money.

If you want us to pay you back...

No, Rosie, you're missing the point.

You gals need to take
this film more seriously.

All the hullabaloo
from earlier today.

I know. Jenny can be
such a nightmare.

I'll talk to her.

The delays are because of you.

Which is costing me money.

You do know we don't take it
for granted.

What you're doing for us.

I don't take it for granted.

This will mean a lot to Rosalie.

And he agreed to back off my family?

No more lies or gossip about them?

- On that, he was less amenable.
- What did he say?

I just... I just wouldn't push him
on this one, Chief.

What do you mean?

Good morning. Hello, Mr Edwards.

- Mrs De Bolotoff.
- We'll discuss this later, Frank.

Well, that is nice to see.

I'm gonna make sure
that this never happens again.

To any of my children.

How on Earth will you do that?

Don't you worry about that.

I can make Wynnstay play ball.

Room for a little 'un?

Mind if I join you?

Is something wrong?

Oh, George.

I'm in ever such a pickle.

- Admiring my handiwork?
- Yes.

- From a safe distance.
- (CHUCKLES)

- Next stop, Selfridge's Picture Company.
- I don't think so.

Though, I hear Jimmy's investing
in property for cinemas.

Gadding about up north as we speak.

Yes, searching for
his next investment.

- Does that work for you?
- Oh, yes.

You know me, Harry.
I love a good time, but...

I'm concentrating on me right now.

I love my work here.

Forgive the intrusion, Harry, but...

when I came into
your office yesterday...

That man.

So, who's he?

He's my gaming agent.

Things seemed a little tense.

He's making a small nuisance
of himself, but...

everything will be fine.

Where are the Dolly Sisters?
We should be filming.

Oh, I think I saw them in fashion.

- Shopping?
- Um...

It was all rather...

anarchic. I'll leave that with you.

Unbelievable.

A job offer from
THE Elizabeth Arden?

- In America.
- I need to reply by the end of tomorrow

or... job goes.

How does Frank feel about all this?

He has no interest in New York.

He's talking... about
starting a family.

Out of nowhere.

Why would he suddenly want a baby?

How do I know?

Well, you're a man.
You must have some idea.

Well...

When Connie told me
she was pregnant,

it was the happiest day of my life.

- What about your wedding day?
- Didn't come close.

Don't tell Connie that.

I can't answer for Frank,

but I've always got along with kids.

It comes natural to me.

But I don't think him
wanting a baby is a bad thing.

I think it means he loves you.

Yeah.

Maybe I've been selfish.

Always putting work first.

Do you still love him?

More than anything in the world.

Then you need to be talking to him.

Not me.

I'm sorry I'm late. I had to...

manage an issue
in the fashion department.

I was just discussing
the window display.

Keep in mind that our displays make
us into the landmark we are today.

People come from all around
just to see our windows.

Frank, can you provide
the RIGHT publicity?

Our usual spots
with The Mail, The Mirror.

- London Herald?
- Yes, all of Lord Wynnstay's papers.

- Really?
- As usual.

How are the plans
for the after party going, Mr Lyons?

Oh, swimmingly.
We've got Victor Colleano

bringing his club night to
Selfridge's, a night with the stars.

It's a private party
with lots of prominent people.

All the costs to go on
my Chairman's Account.

Thank you all very much.

Frank, quick word.

How are things at home?
After Flic and the article?

I'm ashamed, Harry, make no mistake.

I know your shame.

I don't have a wife
to make it up to. You do.

I want you to ask Kitty
to the party tomorrow.

Not sure.

You need to find a way
to make your marriage strong again.

You concentrate on that
and I'll deal with Lord Wynnstay.

- Chief.
- We need to thrash it out
face-to-face.

Men like us,
we know how to get along.

(SIGHS)

- Hello.
- What are you doing down here?

I'm trying to get a look
at Bumby Wallace!

(GASPS) Look!

Connie.

You're starting to show!

Can I...

There's a baby in there!

I know, it's starting
to feel more real now.

You'll be leaving soon.

Are you gonna miss this?

The store?

No.

Cos, deep down, it's what
I've always wanted, to be a mother.

You're in a funny old mood.

I'm fine.

You should get back upstairs.

- Yeah...
- Go on!

All right, bossy britches!

(EXHALES NERVOUSLY)

How did we let it
slip through our fingers?

We loved each other, didn't we?

Yes, of course we did.

That was the simple part.

It was the rest
that was complicated.

I've had years to think about it.

At the time I was angry with you.
I thought you gave up too easily.

I ran away.

There you go, I've said it.

I'd always been a lone woman.

A big family was overwhelming.

The children had lost their mother

and their little faces
all turned to me.

Meryl was so angry.

So resentful at this new woman
in her father's life.

I didn't help.

Trying to rush a new marriage
on you, on them.

You just thought marriage
would fix it.

You didn't want to see your children
in pain. It was all so raw.

I left you all...

...and if I could
do things differently I...

Please forgive me, Roger.

Is that why you're here?

To ask forgiveness?

No, that's not why I'm here.

I was going to retire.

Be with my children.

Enjoy my last years.

I'm so afraid.

I know. I know.

Slowly now, Roger,
do step carefully.

Thank you, Josie, for listening.

For everything.

I'm sorry, I'm exhausted.

- Good night.
- Good night.

Is he all right?

He... he's just going up to sleep.

Did something happen?

We talked.

It was difficult.
We both got a bit upset.

Would you... like some tea?

Good old British tea.

Meryl, I can't tell you
how sorry I am

that you found out the way you did.

It's been quite a shock,

but it's better we all know.

I think we both know your father

has a way of avoiding
anything unpleasant.

Like... how he avoided

how beastly I was being to you
before you went away.

Oh, you were a child.

And I didn't leave because of you.
Please know that.

It was everything.

Your father isn't the only one

to avoid
difficult situations, Meryl.

I discovered an unhealthy streak of
cowardice in myself at the time.

Are you going back to New York?

- I shall stay as long
as your father needs me.
- No.

Even if he says
he doesn't want you to stay.

Oh, my dear Meryl.

I'm not going anywhere.

Look, you see.
Cartoons being sent by wire.

- (LAUGHS)
- Ridiculous!

I don't know why I take this paper,

there's no actual news in it.

You seem bright.

Oh, I don't remember
the last time I slept so well.

Maybe your talk with Miss Mardle

did you some good?

She stayed for
a cup of tea last night.

I invited her for dinner tonight.

- Did you?
- I'm sure the children
would love to see her.

Apparently she's not leaving London.

She isn't?

Well, that's what she said to me.

Would you like a boiled egg?

Can you boil an egg?

Well, I can try.

- (DOOR OPENS)
- Oh.

I thought I would see you soon.

I want stories
about my family off limits.

Me, fine.
I chose this life, they didn't.

You have to understand, Wynnstay -

No, you have to understand,
Selfridge. I am not your puppet.

We both know that you can't afford

to lose my advertising contract.

- Is that so?
- Mm.

Look, I'm hosting a party tonight,
why don't you come?

Now that we both
understand each other.

We understand each other perfectly.

It's reassuring
to know that money still talks.

Find Flic. Send her to me.

And cut, that's a wrap!

Thanks, Bumby.

Mr Crabb. I'm glad I've seen you.

- I'm afraid I'm about to leave
for a meeting.
- Well, I just...

I wanted to clear the air.

Say I'm...

I'm sorry.

I know perfectly well
why you called Miss Mardle.

You said it was unforgivable.

Arthur.

There isn't a bad bone in your body.

In fact, I need to thank you.

Josie and I had
a rather good talk last night.

I'm glad.

She might even stay in London.

Whatever has passed between you,
I do know this,

she is devoted to you, Roger.

Always has been.

Always will be.

About this film party tonight...

I came to ask

if you'd do me the honour
of accompanying me?

I thought things had become
'distant' between us?

The glamorous Edwards'
went out last night.

All eyes on them.
She in a million dollar dress.

He in a luxury tuxedo.

If you insist.

- (KNOCK ON DOOR)
- Come.

Ah! Here she is.

London's most feared reporter.

What can I do for you, sir?

Do you want to go
to a party tonight?

I need you to do some digging.

Thank you, gentlemen.

Sorry I'm a little late, Mr Keen.

Mr Crabb.

We could have met at the store.

Better here.

As you know,
the Civic Building Society

have recently acquired
more shares in the Selfridge Group.

Indeed.

It's my job to...

encourage a more...

transparent relationship between us.

There's some concern about
Mr Selfridge's lavish spending.

There's been concern
about that for 20 years.

Quite.

I've noted that
the Chairman's Account

is very much in the red.

There have been
a lot of expenses lately.

Trip to France. The film.
Tonight's party.

Recent gambling bill, too.

Rather big.

He does seem to...

blend his personal
and professional expenses.

Actually, Mr Selfridge is
very much aware of the situation.

He asked me to put a hold
on the Chairman's Account today.

You're very loyal, aren't you?

To Mr Selfridge.

I'm an old dog on a long road.

Rest assured, I know exactly
where you're coming from.

Good evening, madam.

Welcome!

- Why thank you, sir.
- Good evening, Miss Mardle.

Nice to see you again.

- There you are.
- Thank you.

Ernest, you'd better take
the lady's hat and coat.

Oh, right.

The Grove restaurant is open
especially for you, Miss Mardle.

Thank you.

Oh, my goodness.

This was their idea.

Thank you.

Oh, allow me.

They come in. Names taken
at the door, walk along here.

This area is roped off for hacks
and what not. Then they go up.

Smooth operation here, George.

It's funny working together again.

Feels like old times.

How long before the Chief gets here?

Any minute now.

(GASPS) Harry.
What are you doing here?

I wanted to pick you up.
Escort you to the party myself.

I'm not ready.

- Is there someone in there?
- Of course not.

Excuse me, Mr Wallace.

- Harry, wait!
- Come to the party.

But for God's sake behave,
keep professional

and stay away from me.

I feel like an old fool, Mae.
They've been bleeding me dry.

And what did you expect?

Bumby Wallace is
a bona fide film star.

And those sisters,
they are as ambitious as hell.

I've been blinded.

Not by love, that's for sure.

(CHUCKLES)

Kick a guy when he's down,
why don't you.

(SIGHS HEAVILY)

I don't think I can face this party.

Oh, stop it, of course you can!

We're gonna go downstairs

and you're just going to keep
those sisters on a short leash.

I'm not gonna let them
pull the wool over my eyes.

That's the spirit!

So come on. Let's get up.

Your illustrious guests await.

And even Jimmy's coming,
so we can all let our hair down.

(CHUCKLES)

- These are marvellous.
- Aren't they?

I shall be taking photographs
of all of you.

We should make some family albums.

That's a good idea.

Miss Mardle, would you like to...

take a turn around the garden?

Yes, I'd love to.

- Here, let me.
- Oh, thank you.

Thank you for coming.

And for...

bringing me home last night.

- I'm very glad you're feeling better.
- You know, I am.

I can see more clearly
how things were...

complicated.

It has been magical evening tonight,
Roger. Thank you.

No.

Thank them.

They are a credit to you,
they really are.

I think now I can look ahead.

I intend to make the most
of what time I have left.

I'm very relieved to hear that.

I'm thankful that things are
no longer left unsaid between us.

Hush, hush, hush.
It's all been settled.

Well...

one matter hasn't.

I feel if I don't...

ask this question
I will always regret it.

Will you be with me, Josie?

Will you be my wife?

Don't agree because I am dying,

or out of pity for me,
or the children.

I'm aware that if you take me on,
you take them on too.

I'd take them on with all my heart.

I, erm...

...put this in my pocket,
just in case.

(GIGGLES)

You haven't said yes.

Yes.

It's nice to be on your arm.

Like when we first stepped out.

I know I threw you
with all that baby talk.

I just wanted us
to think about it one last time.

If I gave up work,

to be a mother...

...would you still love me?

I'd love you just the same!

I love you more than anything
in the world, Kitty Edwards.

Then let's do it.

- Let's try.
- But what about
the Elizabeth Arden offer?

I think I've got a better one.

- Wahey!
- (GIGGLES)

(RAGTIME MUSIC)

FLIC: Lord Wynnstay!

Have some bubbles.

Thank you.

Ladies and gents! As I look out,

I see the finest actors, artists,

journalists, poets!

And I think, 'Thank God,
I'm not paying for all this!'

(ALL LAUGH)

Here's to the man who is.

Thank you.

(PROVOCATIVE MUSIC PLAYS)

What the...

Forgive our interruption,

but we had to do something
for our sweet Harry.

We know he can't resist us!

We hope he'll forgive us
for being so naughty.

Dear God...

I have a feeling
tonight will yield a story.

The man's his own canon fodder.

This wasn't really what I meant
by a short leash.

(CROWD GASPS)

(CROWD GASPS)

- Get 'em off that stage
and out of the store.
- Yes, sir.

Come on, ladies. Off the stage.

Apologies for that
unscheduled diversion.

I hope you've got
your dancing shoes on!

Ladies and Gentleman,
Colleano's house band.

Harry?

Come on, the night is young!

Mm-hm.

Mrs Edwards?

Felicity Jenner. Flic.
I work a lot with your husband.

Pleased to meet you.

Which paper do you work for?

I didn't expect
you to be so beautiful.

Champion party!

We've only just got over
the last one Selfridge laid on,

in France!

Oh, you went to France?

A whirlwind of glamour.

We all had... a lot of fun.

Ask Frank.

Would you excuse me, gentlemen?

Has something happened?

Did that woman say something to you?

Who? 'Flic'?

She said she didn't expect me
to be beautiful.

That's nice... to get a compliment.

Why would she suspect otherwise?

Why would she have
any expectation at all?

I...

She's just a hack.
She's typically nosey.

Sounds like you all had
quite a time of it in France.

Tell me, when you got back,

suddenly you wanted to start
a family. Why did you say that?

- We both want a family.
- No.

You suggested it.
We didn't want children before that.

Why did you suggest it?

I realised I might want a family.

Really?

Just like that?

Out of nowhere?

I was confused.
I thought it might, um...

...repair things.

Repair things? How?

How?

Kitty, I'm so sorry.

Kitty, I'm so sorry.

You slept with that woman,
didn't you?

So all that talk about a baby

had nothing to do with love.
It had everything to do with guilt!

I beg you, come -

Come home

and let's talk about this.

I'm just a foolish man.

Until I decide what I want,

the spare room is yours.

For now, we continue the charade.

Our boss is out there. Everything
we've built, over the last...

...12 years.
The position that I've reached.

I'm not having you destroy it

on account of you being
a 'foolish' man.

So get back down there

and pretend to be
the good husband that you're not.

Look who I found.

Ah!

I hope you kept out of trouble
whilst I was away?

Actually it was Harry who got
himself into a couple of scrapes.

- I survived!
- Just!

Excuse me.

See you later.

I missed you.

Would've been nice
to have you with me.

Jimmy, I've been a wife
and a lady of leisure.

I make my own way now, like you.

Mae. I nearly mistook you
for a movie star there.

Flatterer! (GIGGLES)

- Join me round the piano?
We're having a singsong.
- Ah!

No, I think we're
quite comfortable here.

No, I haven't sung in ages!
Oh, please say you'll come, Jimmy?

- Singing's not my thing.
- Maybe after or something?

No, no, I'm coming now.

Flame of Mischief.

- Flame of Mischief.
- Yes.

- (MUSIC STARTS)
- I'll start. I will start.

♪ If Adam and Gravel
with those Eden Garden apples

♪ If Adam hadn't had 'em

♪ Just think how dull
our life could be...

♪ If Tony thought baloney,

♪ This Cleo broad's a phony

♪ And passion fell from fashion

♪ How dull life would be...

(LAUGHS)

♪ There'd be no point in Noah's ark

♪ Without the thrill
of nature's spark

♪ Dating leads to mating
is almost beyond remark

- ♪ Like Napoleon
- ♪ And Josephine

- ♪ With dynamite
- ♪ And kerosene

BOTH: ♪ So let's explode

♪ You light the flame,
you wish you'd been me...

(GLASS SHATTERS)

(ALARM RINGS)

(MUSIC STOPS)

- We need to get this secure.
- Yes, sir.

Police are on their way, Chief.

Oh...

The windows have been smashed.

- I'm flat broke.
- You sign these and, I'm telling you,

all your problems disappear
by closing day tomorrow.

Credit is no longer available.

- You cut us off without a say so, Harry?
- Get out of here.

Drive safely! Missing you already!

Maybe it should have been us.

MAE: Maybe it still could be?

- We're the couple now.
- You don't own
a woman like Mae, Jimmy.

The Civic Building Society
has asked me

to speak with you about your father.

There was a time your father was
the company. Those days are over.