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S 0 6 E07 Christmas Special 2025
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00:00What's all this?
00:10Oh, you're writing your great novel?
00:12Not sure I've got one of those in me.
00:13It's for the Dada Bee Nativity play.
00:15Oh, Jim, if you're in need of the back end of a donkey,
00:18my brother's always available.
00:20Helen's supposed to be organising it, but she's full of the cold.
00:22I hope she's feeling better for Christmas Day.
00:24She's under strict instructions to stay in bed.
00:27I don't want her worrying. I told her I can manage.
00:30That's my costume, and I play an angel who comes down from Hebden.
00:37From heaven? Jimmy, you haven't come from just down the road.
00:41Mrs Hall, there's a highly inventive recipe here for a murky.
00:44Doesn't look out bad.
00:46What's a murky?
00:48It's a mock turkey.
00:50It's stuffing, which I know you like, wrapped in bacon,
00:53and then we all pretend it's a roast.
00:55Are those parsnips for legs?
00:57National shortage of the real bird, you see.
01:00I've still got a couple of leads. I've not given up on finding one yet.
01:02No, I think we must face fact anything with wings is long since sold.
01:06I have wings.
01:07And I can't wait to see them in action, Jimmy.
01:11Yes, the Magi weren't there at the birth, of course.
01:14And they weren't kings.
01:15Thank you, that's very helpful.
01:16And there's no mention in the Bible of animals in the stable.
01:19Well, I say stable. It's more like a family guest room.
01:22It's all down to a mistranslation of the Greek.
01:24Do you not like Christmas, Uncle Siegfried?
01:27Are you kidding?
01:28This is him loving Christmas.
01:29Quite right.
01:30And if you don't behave, I'll tell you how they celebrate in Austria.
01:34Kampus.
01:36I'm due at Stokes Farm.
01:37See you for lunch.
01:39I mean,
01:40parsnips
01:41for leads.
02:02Mrs. Stokes!
02:05Mrs. Stokes, you'll catch your death out here.
02:08Oh, well, I thought you'd best see what this daft ape has been up to.
02:12Oh, are we in trouble again, Hilda?
02:14Well, she got out in the night.
02:16And then this morning, I caught her at the house opposite,
02:19chewing on this.
02:21Ah, it's a hazard of Christmas for goats.
02:24There's laurel in it.
02:26It can be harmful.
02:27Well, I know that.
02:29Do you think I walked down to the telephone box for the good of me health?
02:32Well, hopefully she doesn't seem to have eaten too much.
02:35Oh, there's no luck in it.
02:36Just me hobbling after her in the freezing cold.
02:40And I must have just got there in time.
02:41She'd have gobbled a lot.
02:42Give her half a chance.
02:43Let's take a look at you.
02:45Hey, you beggar.
02:47At least there's no sign of lethargy.
02:51There you go.
02:54Abdomen doesn't seem to be distended.
02:56All right.
02:59No excess salivation.
03:00I'm sure she's fine.
03:01Oh.
03:02Let's give her a drench just to be on the safe side.
03:04Oh, you're going to give her a drench, are you?
03:07It's entirely routine, Mrs. Stokes.
03:09I think I can manage.
03:11Ah.
03:12Right, let's get you safely shut up in the barn, shall we?
03:17Come on.
03:18There we go.
03:19In you go.
03:19Come on.
03:20Come on, you duff-durr-puts.
03:23Yes, the old ways work sometimes.
03:26The tannins in the tea prevent absorption of the toxins, you see.
03:29Oh.
03:29Hey, but you'll need more than that, inn.
03:32I can tell her you don't mother tea so often.
03:34I might normally advise a ruminotomy.
03:40What?
03:40Good to open?
03:42It's the only way of getting out what she's eaten.
03:45But given her age, I really wouldn't want to put her through that if we can avoid it.
03:49Oh, no.
03:50I don't like the sound of that.
03:53Stick some of that in.
03:55You can't give her brandy.
03:56A little nip.
03:57It works wonders.
03:59For you, perhaps.
04:00For her, no.
04:02Byuck.
04:03I need it with you.
04:08Are you looking forward to Christmas, Mrs Stokes?
04:10Yeah, well, it'll be a farmer's Christmas, same as any other day.
04:15But I might let the old girl in the kitchen for a few treats.
04:19If she behaves herself.
04:21That's a big if, knowing Hilda.
04:23Aye.
04:25What about you?
04:27Well, everybody's home this year.
04:29I'm rather looking forward to it.
04:30Oh, good.
04:31Why, you don't want to be rattling around that big house on your own again, do you?
04:37Not if I can help it, no.
04:39Now, well, you meant the most of it.
04:40Because they won't be there forever, will they?
04:43None of them.
04:44Yes, perhaps we'll let it brew a little longer.
04:55Aye.
04:58So, if you hear of a turkey going spare, or a goose, or a pigeon, actually, would you just let me know?
05:06You're entering a team into the Christmas Eve darts, aren't you?
05:09Well, I'm not a bad shot, but...
05:10The prize is a turkey.
05:12What?
05:15Audrey might not have heard.
05:18How on earth did you find a turkey?
05:21There's a lot of drunken farmers in this pub agreeing to things that they later regret.
05:25All right, well, I'll tell Mrs. H. We've got Charlotte coming to us for Christmas.
05:30You can't serve murky to a Beauvoir.
05:33You bringing her on Christmas Eve?
05:35Or are we not fancy enough for you?
05:36You're spitting sawdusts of the highest quality, Maggie, but...
05:39You know, still...
05:41You're meant to be de-mob happy.
05:42You can't not come.
05:45You'll be a lively one with so many back home.
05:47I'll be raising a glass to Arthur.
05:57I loved it, he did.
05:59Christmas.
06:01I had to drag him out of here last time.
06:03Still singing, all the way home.
06:05Well, that was Arthur.
06:07Which is why we're going to have the biggest tree with the brightest lights...
06:12And no one telling us to cover the windows up.
06:15Hmm, quite so.
06:17When are you dropping the tree off, by the way?
06:19Sorry?
06:21You said you'd pick one up for me, didn't you?
06:24With me being run ragged between here and little Albert.
06:29You've not forgotten.
06:31I want a decent one.
06:35Maggie, I'm not one of your drunken farmers.
06:39How could I possibly have forgotten?
06:45Easy, Hilda.
06:48Easy.
06:49Easy.
06:50See, that's why I put the brandy in.
06:53She don't fight, then.
06:55Hilda.
06:56Hilda.
06:57Ah!
06:58Oh!
06:59Phew.
07:01Hilda.
07:02Hilda!
07:03Don't just stand there.
07:07Let's not be silly about this.
07:10Hilda.
07:11Come on.
07:17Yes, I know.
07:19I know it's like in a palaver, I've it.
07:22Hilda!
07:23Don't you dare...
07:25Come back.
07:27Blimey.
07:27Hilda!
07:28Come back, Hilda!
07:29Oh, it's not for saying I'm all right.
07:40You're not all right.
07:42You're boning up.
07:44Oh, James.
07:46I feel like a wrung out dishcloth.
07:48I've not iced Jimmy's cake yet.
07:50It's crisp as wrapping, still, and a list of Esther, my dad being in London.
07:54Aye, aye.
07:55But I know what you'll do.
07:57You'll get back into that bed.
08:00Leave all this to your very capable husband.
08:07What?
08:08Hop it.
08:11Right, one last pin.
08:12Jimmy!
08:13Jimmy!
08:14Change of plan.
08:16You finish the Nativity crowns, I'll wrap these.
08:18Wilco.
08:19But, James, Mrs. Book referred.
08:21She's on her way in to see you.
08:23No, I...
08:25You know, what you should do is get yourself a nice young lady.
08:38My thoughts always tend to romance at times like this.
08:41I mean, you've still got your looks.
08:44Probably for not much longer now.
08:46Thank you, Mrs. Stokes.
08:48Now, that'll do it.
08:49Okay.
08:53That's it.
08:54That should do it, as I say.
08:56Any change, just let me know.
08:57Ah, will do.
08:59Gather your rosebuds while you may, Mr. Farnham.
09:02Robert Herrick, yes.
09:04Aye.
09:04And while you may, go marry, for having once but lost your prime.
09:09You may forever tarry.
09:11Quite.
09:13Any chance for a cup of tea before I go?
09:15Oh, give me it all to the goat.
09:22Merry bloody Christmas to you, too.
09:26Imagine if we won it.
09:28Proper Christmas.
09:30Proper turkey.
09:32It's teams of three, Mrs. H.
09:34So you may need to whip the rest of us into shape.
09:36Right.
09:37The board's coming out.
09:38Let's get practising.
09:39Pass me that.
09:40Yeah, also, do you know the best place to buy a Christmas tree?
09:46Well, there could be a couple left on the square.
09:48Why?
09:49Oh, some drunken idiot was supposed to get one for the drovers, and he forgot.
09:56Oh.
09:57Tristan.
09:58What about darts?
10:00Look, I'll be as quick as I humanly can.
10:02If we lose, you're getting the pass, Nipleg.
10:05Oh, my goodness.
10:14Hello, Audrey.
10:15Well, Anna.
10:16Come in, come in.
10:20It's so very disappointing.
10:24The last little Pekingese in Keithley was really rather sweet.
10:28They would have made such handsome puppies.
10:31Sorry you haven't had better news.
10:32Is there really nothing more you can do to boost his chances?
10:37Well, he's long since had all his checks.
10:39Mr. Bolton said that he'd heard of some injections.
10:44Testosterone, yes.
10:45So why haven't we tried them?
10:47Because there can be side effects.
10:49Unpleasant ones.
10:53Tricky's given so much.
10:56He's had such a life.
10:57I can't abide the thought that one day he may be gone.
11:03We have nothing to show that he was ever here.
11:10I'd never forgive myself if we hadn't explored every available option.
11:15If it's what you want, Mrs. Bumfrey...
11:17I could pick a moon for tomorrow.
11:26Tricky and I can't thank you enough.
11:28The blasted goat's been at my tie.
11:41I didn't even know when that happened.
11:44Mrs. Stokes prattling on like I'm some misanthropic misfit
11:48who'd be lucky to strike up a dalliance with a bloody donkey.
11:53Dorothy.
11:55Hello, Siegfried.
11:55You're not in Malta?
12:01Not as far as I can tell.
12:05I'm making tea.
12:06Do you want one?
12:07I made tea for the goat.
12:08An absolutely enormous cup.
12:11She was geriatric,
12:12otherwise I'd have preferred to have extracted the entire ruminal contents.
12:16That's what I missed about this place.
12:18The small talk.
12:21Anyway, I'd better get on.
12:24Dorothy.
12:25See you great, hon.
12:34It's a donkey.
12:35Is it a donkey?
12:36I'll find a dog in one.
12:37Rosie.
12:38Come on, Rosie.
12:39Rosie.
12:41Shall we put your costume on?
12:42Are you excited?
12:45I like it.
12:46Can't find the arm owls?
12:48Take the hat off and put your costume on.
12:53Can you do this, Susan?
13:04I can't do this.
13:05Okay.
13:06Anybody need any help?
13:08We need to sort that out.
13:10Get ready.
13:10Mr. Heriot will be here in a minute.
13:13Jimmy, where are your wings?
13:14All of these?
13:15All of these are in a bar.
13:16I still need to get mine.
13:17All right, everybody.
13:18Are you ready?
13:19You look great.
13:21Well done.
13:22Well done.
13:23Mrs. H is going to wonder where all our tea towels have gone.
13:26Now, this is a dress rehearsal, which means it's exactly the same as we do it in the square tomorrow.
13:31Mr. Heriot?
13:32Yes.
13:32Can I have a sword?
13:34Shepherds didn't really have swords.
13:36Um, but what about the wolves?
13:39Sure, you can have one.
13:40Yes.
13:41Um, all right, baby Jesus.
13:43Baby Jesus.
13:45Oh.
13:46Right, Bobby, can you put baby Jesus' head back on for me, please?
13:49Uh, Mabel?
13:51Why has Mabel got a rabbit?
13:53He's got a sore eye.
13:55Mum says she wants you to look at him.
13:57All right.
13:58All right.
13:59We all set?
14:01Uh, Bobby, can you give baby Jesus to your sister?
14:06Um, right, ready?
14:07Shh!
14:08I hope you're not coming down with that cold, Bobby.
14:10Are we all set?
14:11Yes.
14:12Yes.
14:13Jimmy, go.
14:15Mary, I am the angel Gabriel, and I bring great tidings from Hebden.
14:21Heaven, Jimmy.
14:22Heaven.
14:23Mary, I am the angel Gabriel, and I bring great tidings from heaven.
14:31Good God, man.
14:32How long is this likely to take?
14:36Lucy, Susan, hand out the scripts.
14:43There's still a bit of work to do.
14:44I am trying to concentrate in there.
14:47Well, you'll have to manage.
14:48Look, I'm more ragged here.
14:50And I've got Mrs. Pumphrey on my back, asking for hormone injections for turkey.
14:54Well, you've warned her about possible side effects, I hope.
14:56Muscle problems, hair loss, aggressive behaviour.
14:59And there's no guarantee it will work.
15:01She knows it's a last resort.
15:02But if we don't try, it amounts to giving up.
15:04The dog is old.
15:05Giving up is the only sensible approach.
15:07Aye, but you can imagine how she'll take that.
15:10Dad?
15:10The Virgin Mary needs the toilet.
15:18Pussy eye.
15:21I'll do the eyedrops then, shall I?
15:22What?
15:25Right.
15:26Yes, I'm off to Sunderland after Christmas to see them all.
15:32Been the making of Edward, being a dad.
15:36What about your Harry?
15:38Is he all right?
15:39Oh, yes.
15:40He did mobbed a few months ago.
15:42He wanted to move back to Yorkshire.
15:44And it was probably time for me as well.
15:46I followed all the news from Malta.
15:48Well, they say it was the most heavily bombed place in the war for those two years.
15:52No way out, even if I wanted to go.
15:54I thought you might come back after it were liberated.
15:57It seemed like giving up.
16:00And there were still good times to be had.
16:02You knew where to look.
16:03Well, you always know where to look.
16:06Anyway, it's in the past now.
16:08Well, I'm glad you're here.
16:11And I'd say it's someone else's and all.
16:15You think?
16:16He couldn't get away quick enough.
16:19He'll have to make some allowances.
16:20He's been on his own a lot the last few years.
16:22I can tell.
16:24He's learned to make tea.
16:28There's a good art in there somewhere.
16:30Tries his best to keep it hidden, is all.
16:36Shh, shh, shh.
16:39Come on.
16:40You're up for darts practice.
16:41I'm actually quite busy.
16:42Uh, there's a turkey at stake.
16:45I'm only thinking of you.
16:46Is Dorothy still here?
16:47No, don't worry.
16:48You're not a mister.
16:49Has it perhaps slipped your mind how she and I parted?
16:52No.
16:54Nor has it slipped my mind how well you used to get on.
16:59I'm sure this little chap's good company.
17:02But still.
17:03Oh, must have a cuddle.
17:19What?
17:20He's lovely.
17:22Oh, um, be careful with the eye.
17:24There may be some pus.
17:25Ooh.
17:26Right.
17:27We're entering a team at the Drovers.
17:30The prize is a turkey.
17:33I might be a little rusty.
17:35It's been some time.
17:39Oh.
17:40You seem a bit tense.
17:41Not in the least tense.
17:42Look at you.
17:45You're knotted up like a sailor's hanky.
17:48Like this.
17:50Right foot, sir.
17:52Right foot forward.
17:54I am the target.
17:56I'm not the target, am I?
17:58Don't think about it too much.
18:02Yes.
18:03Very impressive secret.
18:04I'll take the money to the shed.
18:10No, no, I'll do it.
18:13Excuse me.
18:15Right.
18:24Here you are.
18:25Audrey thought he might want this.
18:48I was thoughtful of her.
18:53Do you mind me calling in?
18:55Why would I mind?
18:58I've taken a little place in Broughton, you see.
19:00I thought I might be round from time to time.
19:03Oh, of course.
19:05Mrs. Hall would be delighted.
19:08She was quite concerned for a while.
19:11When there was no news.
19:14Yes.
19:14I'm sorry about that.
19:16I'm surprised you came back.
19:18There was never really much here for you.
19:21Don't know if that's true.
19:22Why didn't you come back in for a cuppa?
19:29We've got so much to catch up on.
19:31I can't, I'm afraid.
19:33I have to mend the barn door for Mrs. Stokes.
19:37Right.
19:40I should get going myself, really.
19:42Perhaps you could drop me off?
19:49Oh, well, uh, I need to be up at the farm before it starts to get dark.
19:54We could go there first, if you like.
19:57It's very muddy.
19:58I'm not sure your shoes would...
20:00Secret.
20:00I've had bombs dropped on me.
20:02I'm not worried about a bit of mud.
20:04I'm not sure if it's hurt.
20:04Let's go.
20:34Hello, Mrs Stokes. It's only me.
20:36Oh, you're not back again, are you?
20:38I thought I'd take a look at this door for you.
20:41We don't want any more escapes, do we?
20:43Oh, no.
20:44Hey, as long as it's not going on my bill.
20:47Oh, yeah, especially if it takes two, have you?
20:49Oh, no, this is my...
20:51This is Doris.
20:53Hello, Mrs Stokes. I'm just tagging along.
20:56Oh, isn't she beautiful?
20:57Hey, don't let her fool you.
21:00She's a right temper on her, and she's stubborn as old.
21:04How is she since the drench?
21:05Well, she's still off her food.
21:08Nice to be expected. Keep a close eye on her.
21:11How much closer do you want me to get?
21:14Hey, let's me and you go for a brew and a chat.
21:17While you're off some puffs.
21:19Yes, please.
21:19I thought there was no more tea.
21:26And you can keep your opinions to yourself, too.
21:28Sorry, sorry. I was held up.
21:42Not to worry. I was just admiring your baubles.
21:45Oh, thank you.
21:46You know, I think it's going to be raucous in the drovers.
21:49If you'd prefer we just had a quiet drink in the manor, I'd understand.
21:53They're calling this the happiest Christmas ever, and do you want to spend it with Philbrick and me?
21:57Your horse? Yes. I don't mind what you do.
22:00Mrs. Hall's told me about the darts, and she's signed you up for the team.
22:03Ah, yes. Of course.
22:04I've never known you reluctant to go to the drovers before.
22:07I was supposed to get a treat.
22:10The one everyone's meant to be looking at when they turn the Christmas lights on.
22:13Right.
22:15There's not a decent one left in Darabee. I've been all over.
22:18It is December the 23rd.
22:20My name is going to be Mud.
22:22Have you thought about the Christmas tree farm?
22:25Just a guess, but I think they might have Christmas trees.
22:27You see, this is what having an expensive education does for you.
22:32So you'll be able to show your face on Christmas Eve after all.
22:34Oh, Leeds City Varieties, that one.
22:44They loved me.
22:45I can tell that's you.
22:47You didn't say you were visiting a star.
22:50Were you on the stage?
22:53Lavinia Lavinshield.
22:54Yeah, Lavinshield. That one made me.
22:57See, Frank, how long have you been coming here?
22:58You only just found out.
23:00These are marvellous.
23:01You must have had a right all the time.
23:02Oh, aye. All over the country.
23:04All the great hauls.
23:07I used to do a few bawdy ones.
23:10But they loved me. They did.
23:12I knew you weren't a born farmer.
23:15Ah, well.
23:16I met him, didn't I?
23:19Swept off my feet by Victor Stokes.
23:21I mean, you weren't fancy, but, by God, you were handsome.
23:28You would have followed him to the ends of the earth.
23:31Well, I did.
23:33Didn't I?
23:34That's sweet.
23:35But you stopped singing.
23:37Yeah, well, me heart never stops singing.
23:39All done out there.
23:46Should keep Hilda safe for a while.
23:47Oh, well, if not, I should be holding you responsible.
23:50I wouldn't have it any other way.
23:53We'd better be off.
23:55Lovely meeting you.
23:56Aye.
23:59Hey.
24:00That's a good'un.
24:02You keep holding her.
24:03After you.
24:16Mm-hmm.
24:26It was kind of you to do that for Mrs. Stokes.
24:28Pure self-interest.
24:30Saves me having to traipse up here
24:32every time the goat gets a belly full of something she shouldn't.
24:35It's like Audrey says.
24:36You've got a good heart in there.
24:39She said that.
24:43It's incredible, you know.
24:45I came from a place that was changed beyond all recognition.
24:49This place.
24:52Everything's the same as when I left.
24:54Some things have changed.
24:57Perhaps not things one can easily see.
25:02It seems rather quiet.
25:27Closed.
25:31Due to illness.
25:32It is inconvenient.
25:33What?
25:34It's Christmas Eve.
25:36Come on, then.
25:37Come on.
25:37You're dedication is impressive, Mrs. Hall.
25:57This is our first Christmas back together in a long while.
26:00If this is what it takes to do it right.
26:06I shall make sure I put some practice in before tonight.
26:09Is Dorothy coming down?
26:11I shouldn't think so.
26:13You did invite her, though.
26:15Out a ball.
26:16Not sure I can match that.
26:18Which is why.
26:19I thought it would come in handy if she were there.
26:22She seemed to have a good idea of where you were going wrong.
26:25I'm quite sure I shall be able to manage by myself.
26:27Or you might just stab yourself straight in the food.
26:32What?
26:33I just think she's much better suited to you than some of the other ladies.
26:37Frankly...
26:38The type that throws shoes at me.
26:40Once?
26:40That happened once?
26:41And I can't see why you're not cock-a-hoop.
26:42It's possibly because I like Plato's idea.
26:51Oh, of course it is.
26:52Well, I say Plato.
26:53He credits it to Aristophanes.
26:55Yes.
26:56Never mind that now.
26:57He believed that we all have our souls split into two.
27:05And we spend our lives trying to find our other half.
27:11Even if one half dies, we go off trying to find another that matches.
27:20And he says that once we've found our other half, we don't want to be separated again.
27:28Not even for a moment.
27:29I suppose I want that.
27:37Don't want much, do you?
27:43Yeah, I don't know about your Plato.
27:45Sorry.
27:47Aristophanes.
27:48What if you spend your whole life looking for something that doesn't exist?
27:56And miss what's right under your nose?
27:59I'll get that.
28:15Daraby 2297.
28:17Oh, it's a fire.
28:18Mrs Stokes.
28:19Miss Hilda, she's worsened.
28:21Worsened how?
28:22Oh, she just left our lord.
28:24I'll be right there.
28:27I knew I had one in the boot.
28:30Bone saw.
28:31Looks like it's seen better days.
28:32Oh, when I tell you the things this has sawn through.
28:34I'd rather not know, thank you.
28:36Okay.
28:39It's really rather lovely with no one around.
28:41Yes.
28:42I must come and carry out an illegal activity every year.
28:46Right.
28:47On the first day of Christmas, my tree will have sent me a night in police custody.
28:56Well, leave money for the tree is only a little bit illegal.
28:59It looks quite hard.
29:04It's like Christmas.
29:06It's something you have to get through.
29:11Thank goodness it's the one time of the year where it's socially acceptable to start drinking at breakfast.
29:18Oh, there.
29:21It's at least a hundredth of an inch.
29:23Right.
29:24There we go.
29:29Jimmy.
29:31That belongs to the Three Kings.
29:34I was just showing your mum.
29:36Bobby, ain't I your mum said to give you this?
29:39Right.
29:40Thanks, Jimmy.
29:41They're all poorly, Dad.
29:42Rosie, you're in the Two Kings.
29:46You'll need a crowd.
29:55Sorry, Mrs. Pumphrey.
29:56Helen's not well.
29:57I've got my hands full.
29:58I heard from Mrs. Argyle that you were doing the nativity this year.
30:03Aye.
30:04But I'm going to have to cancel it.
30:06The Ainsley kids are all down with the bug.
30:08I've lost an angel, two kings and a shepherd already.
30:11Do you mean Rosie would be so disappointed?
30:15Do the show here.
30:18Children will be happy as long as their families see it.
30:22That's a good idea.
30:24Thank you, Mrs. Pumphrey.
30:26It'll be more than good because you're a wonderful father.
30:29I only hope Tricky will follow your lead when it comes to his time.
30:33Now, this won't sting too much.
30:41I don't want him being in a sulk with me over Christmas.
30:44He can be a terrible sulk.
30:47Actually, Mrs. Pumphrey, I don't think it's a good idea.
30:50I don't want to give Tricky the injections.
31:01There are side effects that can be drastic, and not just physically.
31:05It could change his personality completely.
31:08At his age, there's probably nothing that will make a difference.
31:12So surely it's better to enjoy the time he's got.
31:14I'm sorry.
31:17I know how much you were hoping.
31:28Not at all.
31:29You've been entirely professional.
31:33And you said what you believe to be true.
31:36I can't ask more.
31:37Almost there.
31:46Almost.
31:48Oh, don't you dare.
31:50And what happened?
31:51It's stuck.
31:54God, it won't bloody move.
32:03We'll just have to explain to Maggie.
32:07I don't even know why I got involved.
32:10I don't want to go to the bloody pub tonight.
32:12Come on.
32:13I knew something was wrong.
32:15What?
32:16I'm fine.
32:18Of course you are.
32:19It's Christmas.
32:21Everyone's happy at Christmas, except all of those who aren't.
32:25I haven't had a happy Christmas since the year we celebrated in November.
32:29Why November?
32:31We didn't think Mother would see December.
32:32Charlotte, I'm...
32:38I'm very good at not showing it.
32:40I don't suppose I'm the only one.
32:43What is it?
32:44This is supposed to be the happiest Christmas ever.
32:54So we're meant to just forget that Arthur never came home from a Japanese prisoner of war camp.
32:58Or the men we lost.
33:02We're meant to just forget the things I saw.
33:05We won't go tonight.
33:06Not if you don't want to.
33:07It's not just about tonight.
33:09I know.
33:10I know so well.
33:11But it'll be over in a few days and then we don't have to think about it for another year.
33:15But these are things I think about all the time.
33:21I'm not sure I'll ever be able to stop.
33:23Mr. Farnham.
33:46I brought her in to keep warm.
33:50She's been vomiting and all.
33:52She can't seem to stand up.
33:57She's shivering.
34:00Labour breathing.
34:03This is toxicosis.
34:05You said the drench would get rid.
34:07It should have done, yes.
34:08It's possible she may have eaten more than we thought.
34:11I'll have to do the ruminotomy after all.
34:13You said with her being so old.
34:15We may still be in time.
34:16We'll know as soon as we've seen the content.
34:18I have to get some things from the car.
34:21She'll be fine.
34:23Won't you, dear?
34:39Come in.
34:41Come on.
34:43Leave it.
34:44Come on.
34:45Come on.
34:45Come on.
34:48There you are.
35:15I'm so sorry.
35:27It seems Hilda has eaten more than I thought.
35:32A great deal more.
35:34Well, never.
35:35I saw the wreath myself.
35:37The offcuts.
35:40She's been into the sack.
35:41Who knows how much she got through before you caught up with her.
35:48There's no point going ahead with the surgery.
35:51What are you on about?
35:54In those quantities, the laurel will be absorbed into the blood by now.
36:01I'm afraid it's too late.
36:06What will you do?
36:07There's no sense in putting her through any more suffering than necessary.
36:11And I'm afraid she is suffering.
36:14She can't stand up.
36:15She has tremors.
36:16She must be in considerable pain.
36:20You can help her, though, Mr. Farnett.
36:22You can help her get better.
36:26Please believe me, if there was anything I could do for her, I would.
36:34The kindest thing now is to let her go.
36:37Well, you don't need to dash off.
36:58Could I get you some tea?
36:59Dad, can I have a sword like the shepherds?
37:02Jimmy, I'm just talking right now.
37:03Can we go to the square soon?
37:06A change of plan?
37:07I was thinking we might do the show here instead.
37:09Just us.
37:11That's even better.
37:12Then all the animals can be in it.
37:15Hello, Mrs. Pumphrey.
37:17Hello.
37:18I'm an angel from Hebden.
37:20Where all angels come from.
37:25Did I hear you were in charge one year?
37:27It's 1936.
37:30Legendary.
37:31All over in ten minutes.
37:32Record time.
37:34I'm sorry to ask, but I need to run around all the other parents and...
37:38Oh, you'd be doing me a huge favour.
37:40I couldn't.
37:41Not this time.
37:42It's a family occasion.
37:43What?
37:43I'm Tricky's uncle.
37:45That means these are his cousins.
37:46Dad, can we get ready now?
37:53Look at your hair.
37:54You can't go on stage with your hair looking like that.
38:00Rosie, hello, darling.
38:02Oh, look, you're going to trip over your dress.
38:04Come on, let's get you sorted out.
38:08Thank you, Mrs. Pumphrey.
38:09You know how it is.
38:11The show must go on.
38:16It'll not hurt her, will it?
38:30She won't feel a thing.
38:32It'll only take a few moments once I give her the dose.
38:35You've been a good girl.
38:43You've been the very best girl.
38:55I'll admit it, Hilda.
38:58You always got the better of me.
38:59Some lovers like the summertime when they can stroll about.
39:16Spoonin' in the meadow may seem fine without a doubt.
39:22Spoonin' in the meadow may seem fine without a doubt.
39:52I bless that winter's day when Nelly lost a wave.
40:01And I traced a little fog marks in the snow.
40:09You know why we have Christmas trees, don't you?
40:39Uh, something to do with Prince Albert?
40:41Yes, but before him, long before.
40:43When the Druids were walking the hills round here.
40:46I'm a bit behind on my Druid history, to be honest.
40:48It's because the pine and the fir are evergreen.
40:54So...
40:55A reminder that even the longest, hardest winter will end.
41:00And spring will come.
41:01Off to work we go.
41:24One, two, three, four, five, five, six, five, six, eight, five.
41:27To be honest with you.
41:41I don't know.
42:11I love you.
42:16I love you.
42:23Oh, hello, Rosie.
42:25Tickets?
42:27Of course.
42:29Ooh, programmes.
42:34Thank you. Well done, Rosie.
42:36Ooh, Act 3 looks good.
42:38I've heard wonderful things.
42:40Um...
42:43Tricky wants to know why his uncle looks like the cat that got the cream.
42:53Hello!
42:54Mummy!
42:55Mum!
42:56Oh, hello.
42:58I don't want you two getting me cold.
43:01You two should be backstage.
43:03Come on.
43:04Okay.
43:05Wait.
43:06It's Secret Farnham.
43:18It's Secret Farnham.
43:28I realise it's short notice, but I...
43:31I would very much like it if you would come tonight.
43:35If it's not too late.
43:36If it's not too late.
43:37Of course.
43:38Yes, of course.
43:39Everything all right?
43:40Come on.
43:41Come on.
43:42You're musical director.
43:43I'm what?
43:44Just...
43:45Play a summer Christmasy.
43:47Gold.
43:48Thank you, Auntie Audrey.
43:49That's your frankincense.
43:50Very nice.
43:51Very nice drawings.
43:52Very nice drawings.
43:53Come on.
43:54Good.
43:55Don't cut me look.
43:57Very nice drawings.
43:58Come on.
43:59Come on.
44:00Your musical director.
44:01I'm what?
44:02Just...
44:03Play a summer Christmasy...
44:06Gold?
44:08Thank you, Auntie Audrey.
44:09That's your frankincense.
44:10Very nice drawings.
44:11Very nice drawing.
44:12Welcome to Skildale House Nativity Christmas 1945!
44:36Play in three acts with set and costume courtesy of the Darabee Dramatic Society.
44:46Please enjoy the show.
44:50Once upon a time, long ago, there was a lady called Mary and a carpenter called Joseph.
45:02Jimmy, curtains.
45:09Aw, I like Joseph's understudy.
45:11Mary was very surprised when one day an angel appeared to her.
45:16Mary, I bring to you good tidings from Hebden.
45:27You want me to help?
45:31So Mary and Joseph needed a room for the night.
45:35But the innkeeper said, or rather, the innkeeper squeaked.
45:41The inn is fun.
45:43You'll have to sleep in the family guest room.
45:46Tricky.
45:48It was cosy and warm in the family guest room, where they were not surrounded by animals,
45:57and Mary gave birth to a boy.
46:00But this was no ordinary boy.
46:03This was the baby Jesus.
46:07A shepherd followed a star.
46:12And came to visit the baby Jesus.
46:15Come on, Jess.
46:21And also came three, sorry.
46:24One king from the east bearing gifts.
46:28Gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
46:32Oops.
46:42And so like the shepherds, and the kings, let's hope that we too can search for love and find it.
46:51In whatever form it takes.
46:56Take a bow.
46:59Woo!
47:00Robert!
47:07Thank you, Mrs. Pumphrey.
47:09We couldn't have done it without you.
47:10Oh, it was the tonic we all needed.
47:13Yeah, absolutely.
47:16Tricky is as much a part of this family as anyone.
47:20And so are you.
47:23You're quite the talented writer.
47:25Perhaps you should write some stories about it.
47:30That's not baby Jesus.
47:35Oh, Tricky.
47:40I was half thinking you'd forgotten.
47:41Oh, Maggie, would I ever.
47:42Hurry up.
47:43We can start now.
47:44Right.
47:45Come on, everyone.
47:46It's a proper dinner to be won.
47:47Here we go.
47:48Oh, no, no, no.
47:49It's Geordie Pickersgill.
47:50Who's Geordie Pickersgill?
47:51Who's Geordie Pickersgill?
47:52Who's Geordie Pickersgill?
47:53Who's Geordie Pickersgill?
47:54He's only the best dance player in Darabee.
47:55Come on.
47:56You didn't feel that good.
47:57Sorry, Doc.
47:58Fearing up.
47:59George.
48:00All right, everybody.
48:01I think we're all here now.
48:03And I'm sure you all know what you're playing for.
48:06A prize turkey.
48:07There's a dance player in Darabee. Come on.
48:10You didn't know that.
48:10Good.
48:11Sorry, Ducky.
48:12Feeding off.
48:14Good.
48:16All right, everybody.
48:18I think we're all here now.
48:20And I'm sure you all know what you're playing for.
48:24A prize turkey!
48:28It's around the clock.
48:29Each team have to hit 1 to 20 in order and then the bullseye.
48:34First one there wins.
48:35Oh, and no cheating.
48:37Tristan Farnon.
48:38Damn it.
48:39Skeldell, you're up first.
48:51Yes!
48:54Oh, nearly.
48:56Close.
49:04Well done, Uncle Siegfried.
49:06Pickersgill, you're up next.
49:14Come on, Pickersgill.
49:22Let's have a cup of tea.
49:24You want a cup of tea?
49:25Okay.
49:26I want a cup of tea.
49:27I'm hungry.
49:28Oh, what's this, then?
49:33Oh.
49:34Oh.
49:37You know his cake, that is?
49:38Yeah.
49:39Yeah, it's Jimmy's cake.
49:40Yeah.
49:41Ain't your dad clever, eh?
49:42I think he can do that every year.
49:44I think he can do that every year.
49:48Here we go.
49:52Go on, Tress.
49:53Oh.
49:54Oh.
49:55Oh.
49:56Oh.
50:01The only needs a 20, and then the bull to win.
50:05Surely not.
50:06Don't underestimate Pickersgill.
50:07Shh.
50:08Shh.
50:08Shh.
50:08Shh.
50:09Shh.
50:09Shh.
50:09Shh.
50:10Shh.
50:10Shh.
50:11Shh.
50:11Shh.
50:12Shh.
50:12Shh.
50:13Shh.
50:13Shh.
50:14Shh.
50:14Shh.
50:15Shh.
50:15Shh.
50:16Shh.
50:16Shh.
50:17Shh.
50:18Shh.
50:19Shh.
50:20Shh.
50:21Shh.
50:22We've got a chance.
50:23Let it all down to you, Mrs. H.
50:32Excuse me.
50:38Dorothy.
50:42I'm so glad you came.
50:44I'm glad you asked.
50:45I wasn't thinking yesterday.
50:46I meant to say I missed you.
50:50I missed you rather a lot.
50:5219 yes.
50:55Do you remember what you told me?
51:00No.
51:01The parasite.
51:02Oh, God.
51:03Suffocates the life out of other bloods.
51:05Oh, I didn't, did I?
51:0620!
51:09The ball.
51:11Fool the win, Mrs. H.
51:14The problem is, you never know when to stop talking.
51:44Excuse me, we're coming through. Team Skeldale are the winners! Congratulations, you get the winning prize!
52:14Is he odd? Really? I'm going to call him Rudolph.
52:19No, don't give him a name.
52:21Hi Rudolph, I'll look after you from now on.
52:24Maggie, still breathing.
52:27That's why you're keeping it fresh.
52:31Come on, through here.
52:34Everybody in.
52:39You've probably noticed this vine tree here.
52:45As we know, because of the blackout, many of us haven't bothered with Christmas lights for a while.
52:52But all of that, that's all over.
53:03And it's come at a price.
53:05I'm sure you'll all join me in raising your glasses to those we lost.
53:09Let's hope their sacrifice wasn't in vain.
53:14Let's hope that it means the world doesn't go down this dark road again.
53:18And let's hope the year ahead brings us all the things we truly need.
53:23Good tidings, comfort, and joy.
53:27Yeah, yeah, yeah.
53:35Merry Christmas!
53:37Merry Christmas, everyone!
53:40Merry Christmas, everyone!
53:44Merry Christmas!
53:47Merry Christmas, Rudolf.
54:11Come on, birthday boy.
54:13Merry Bunny Christmas!
54:17Merry Christmas!
54:19Merry Christmas!
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