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00:00Josephine Jones, what on earth are you doing bursting in like that?
00:07I'm so sorry, but I've got the most exciting news.
00:10You must read this.
00:13Hollywood Star Triumphant Theatre Return.
00:17It's Lily Vernon, your favourite movie star here in Cornwall.
00:20At our own Liberty Theatre?
00:22That's a short bus ride away. I simply must get a ticket.
00:24It's just one teensy-weensy problem.
00:30Final night of her tour.
00:32And, Jo, it's sold out. Why would you get my hopes up like that?
00:35Just read this.
00:38And, uh...
00:40Local girl needs good.
00:42OK.
00:43Gwen?
00:44Oh...
00:45Lily Grayling, of Mallory Tower's fame, immigrated to California as a child.
00:51And used her father's name Vernon when she became an actress.
00:55No, no, no, Jo. Lily Vernon and Miss Grayling are not related.
00:59Surely.
01:00I found the family tree.
01:08Look.
01:12Lily Vernon and Miss Grayling are cousins.
01:16Do you know what this means?
01:19Miss Grayling might be able to get tickets for the show.
01:22No, Jo, I am going to meet my heroine.
01:24But Lily Vernon is your cousin, isn't she?
01:29She is, yes.
01:30Well, I'm sure that she would be happy to give you a ticket as a favour.
01:34She's been on tour, and it's her final performance today.
01:36It's not that simple, I'm afraid.
01:38Her family moved to America 30 years ago.
01:41We've never even met.
01:43Well, I'm sure that she would be thrilled to be reunited with her long-lost relative.
01:47I appreciate your enthusiasm, Gwendolyn, but I'm sure if my cousin had wanted to make contact, she would have done so already.
01:54Well, now...
01:54That is the end of the matter.
01:56Yuck.
02:02I don't like carrots, Eva.
02:04It's horrid, and it never ends.
02:07Carrots for breakfast, for lunch, and two portions for dinner.
02:10I actually quite like carrots.
02:12Oh!
02:14It's a bit much, really.
02:16I can't face eating it.
02:18Well, you better finish what's on your plate with the matron seeds.
02:21Why?
02:22It's the rules.
02:23But that doesn't make sense.
02:25I won't, and not even matron can make me.
02:28I wouldn't dream of making you do anything you don't want to, Nancy Thomas.
02:31However, the others might, as none of you will be leaving this hall until your plates are finished.
02:36Well, that's not fair.
02:37It's not their fault we don't like carrots.
02:39Eating what you are given is what is expected of Mallory Towers' girls.
02:43You should know that, Susan.
02:49Good.
02:50I'm glad we understand each other.
02:52Mattron says we must keep our plates there to stop carrots from getting on our plates.
03:02Stop carrots from getting on our plates?
03:06Mm-hmm.
03:07Imagine being related to a famous movie star, but they're not wanting to make contact.
03:11You said they never met.
03:14Maybe Miss Grayling's just shy?
03:16Or she's embarrassed.
03:17She doesn't want to look frumpy in comparison.
03:19Gwen, the things you say.
03:21Well, I'm just frustrated.
03:23My personal harrowman is a short bus ride away, and I'm not going to be able to meet her.
03:27You could still go.
03:28No, Jo, there's no point without a ticket.
03:30I once wanted Julie Garland's autograph, so Daddy took me to wait at the stage door.
03:36Eventually, she came out, and it was just amazing.
03:40Jo, that is utterly brilliant.
03:43That's exactly what I'll do.
03:45Could you bring her to Mallory Towers?
03:47That way I can meet her too.
03:48I could even bring her to Mallory Towers.
03:53Just imagine how green the others would be if I returned with Lily Vernon on my arm.
03:58Go.
04:02Nancy, what is your plan?
04:04Lucy, did you get the cut of all?
04:07Yes, are you sure you want to do this?
04:09You want to eat carrots for lunch?
04:13No?
04:14Or ever again.
04:15Then, let's do some gardening.
04:17We must be quick.
04:24Here.
04:30So it looks like rabbits ate them.
04:34No carrots here?
04:35No carrots on our plates.
04:47Dear me.
04:54I didn't know so many people read the local paper.
04:56So it's true, then?
04:58Lily Vernon really is your cousin?
05:00Yes.
05:01Gwen and I checked your family tree, Miss Grayling.
05:04Gwen is ever so excited.
05:06It's her dream for Miss Vernon to come to Mallory Towers.
05:10Oh.
05:13Could it possibly happen?
05:17It's very unlikely, I'm afraid.
05:20I've made my feelings known to Gwen.
05:22Miss Vernon will not be coming to Mallory Towers.
05:25Oh, but...
05:29Come on, let's have a tea.
05:32Let's have a tea.
05:34Come on.
05:36You see, her father had a dreadful falling out with the rest of the family.
05:40Don't.
05:40My father and her has never spoke again.
05:42Don't.
05:43It's rather a sensitive issue.
05:44Oh, my gosh.
05:51Gwen's gone to ask Miss Vernon to come to Mallory Towers.
05:54And Miss Grayling said not to.
05:56She'll be in such strife.
05:58It's all my idea.
06:00I have to warn her.
06:01Have you got bananas?
06:02You'll be in such trouble.
06:04Not as much trouble as I'll be in with Gwen if I don't warn her in time.
06:08Cover for me.
06:09Joe!
06:14I am so sorry.
06:34I'm here to see Miss Vernon.
06:37Please tell her I'm her biggest fan.
06:40Of course.
06:40No carrots.
06:48Mashed potato.
06:49I love mashed potato.
06:51Must be some kind of treat.
06:53Or something happens to the carrot supply.
06:58What have you two done?
07:00We couldn't possibly say.
07:02You did it.
07:03How?
07:05It was Nancy's idea.
07:07Cottonwood and sharp teeth.
07:08Well, hello there, young lady.
07:30I'm told my biggest fan was waiting for me at stage door.
07:38Shame.
07:39They appear to have left.
07:41No, it's me.
07:43I'm your biggest fan.
07:44I'm just joking.
07:46Very nice to meet you.
07:49Did you want an autograph?
07:50Name?
07:56Lily Vernon.
07:58Oh, sorry.
08:00You meant my name, didn't you?
08:01Gwen.
08:03Gwendolyn Mary Lacey.
08:05You could call me Gwen.
08:06You could call me anything, really.
08:10Gwendolyn.
08:10What a lovely name.
08:13What a darling uniform.
08:14Is it a local school?
08:15Well, it was very nice to meet you, Gwen.
08:25I go to Mallory Towers.
08:27Your cousins had a mistress there.
08:31Did you say Mallory Towers?
08:33Best lunch ever.
08:41Oh, yeah.
08:42Well, I'm glad you're doing it.
08:43Oh, I did.
08:44Nine.
08:44I've got to mash this one.
08:45Settle down, girls.
08:49Before we start, I have a message from Matron.
08:52Don't be alarmed if you see people you don't recognise in the grounds.
08:56She's called in rabbit catchers.
08:58Why?
08:59Best control.
09:01We have a plague, apparently, of rabbits eating all the carrots.
09:04Oh, they won't hurt the rabbits, will they?
09:07Just catch them, I imagine.
09:08But whatever happens to them after that is entirely up to Matron.
09:12Now, open your textbooks to page eight and let's begin.
09:19Matron wasn't hurt a rabbit, would she?
09:21I don't know.
09:23Where's Josephine Jones?
09:27Blast.
09:42Now, what do I do?
09:50Lily Grayling.
09:53I've not heard that name for a very long time.
09:55And I've never seen Mallory Towers.
09:59Only heard about it.
10:01Um, well, you must come.
10:04Please, um, you could give a talk.
10:07Oh, I wouldn't know what to say.
10:11We'd talk about your career.
10:13Being famous.
10:16We'd be ever so honoured.
10:18Oh, that is very sweet of you, Gwen.
10:20But I've never met Cousin Elizabeth.
10:23I'm not sure I'd be welcome.
10:24Miss Grayling asked me to invite you.
10:28Really?
10:33Elizabeth invited me.
10:35She-she would love to have you visit.
10:39Well, that is most gratifying to hear.
10:44Unfortunately, as lovely as it sounds.
10:50Oh, I have so much on right now.
10:53However, I am in Cornwall for a while yet.
10:57So, Elizabeth can write to me at this address, if she so wishes.
11:05I'll show you out.
11:08Oh, come on.
11:10Oh, parting is such sweet sorrow.
11:17They might not even catch any rabbits.
11:20We made it up, remember?
11:21Well, we'll have to be sure.
11:23No rabbits can be hurt because of our trick.
11:26You're right.
11:27We have to own up.
11:28Oh, Mr Parker.
11:30Ah, girls.
11:31What can I do for you?
11:32Um, we weren't looking for Matron.
11:35Matron is busy with Miss Grayling, dealing with a Josephine Jones situation.
11:39However, she has asked me to help her out with...
11:41What is that?
11:43It's tonight's dinner menu.
11:44Rubbing stew!
11:46Matron said the catchers did a superb job.
11:50Those pesky vegetable thieves are now waiting in a hut,
11:53no doubt reflecting on their very poor decision-making
11:56in attacking Fred's garden and our valuable supplies.
12:00But, um...
12:02Is there something you like to tell me, girls?
12:05No, no, Mr Parker.
12:06We need another plan.
12:20Oh, Gwen!
12:23Gwen!
12:27Blast.
12:32Oh.
12:34Another Mallory Towers girl.
12:35Another?
12:38So, Gwen was here?
12:39No, you just missed her, I'm afraid.
12:42You're Lily Vernon.
12:44Hmm.
12:45And you're a little girl in rather a spot of bother.
12:49Oh!
12:50It appears fate is telling me
12:52I'm meant to visit Mallory Towers today.
12:58Gwen!
12:59You're back!
13:01Where's Jo?
13:02How would I know?
13:03The foolish girl went chasing after you into town.
13:05We were just about to send out a search party.
13:07We've called the theatre, but they haven't seen her.
13:09You didn't see Josephine on the way back?
13:11No.
13:12Well, I had no idea that she was going to follow me to go and...
13:15I know you went to see Lily Vernon.
13:17What?
13:19Gwendolyn,
13:19I expressly did not give you my permission.
13:23To be fair, Miss Grading,
13:24you didn't exactly forbid me from going to see Miss Vernon.
13:27Is that...
13:28Jo?
13:28My father spoke of Mallory Towers.
13:39Oh, but it's grander than I ever could have imagined.
13:43Oh, you must excuse the mess.
13:46An actor's life is often chaotic.
13:49Why are there quotes and pillows?
13:51Oh, it's just some props, my dear.
13:53Josephine, thank goodness.
14:01And you must be Cousin Lily.
14:06Which must make you Cousin Elizabeth.
14:09It's so nice to finally meet you,
14:16despite the circumstances.
14:18What fates impose that men must needs abide.
14:22It boots not to resist both wind and tide.
14:27That's Shakespeare.
14:29Henry VI.
14:30What now remains, my lords, for us to do
14:33but march to London with our soldiers?
14:36Well, thank you for returning Jo safely to us.
14:45Oh, please, it's no problem at all.
14:47It's not the first time a fan has gone to extraordinary lengths to see me.
14:51Although, most aren't as sweet as little Josephine here.
14:54Well, come to my office and we'll have some tea.
14:59Hello, Gwen.
15:00So this is the famous Mallory Towers.
15:14It never occurred to me that I was so close to Father's ancestral home.
15:18Your father lived here?
15:20Hmm, when he was young.
15:22I never saw it, unfortunately.
15:24He put us all on a boat to America and, well, never looked back.
15:28Why is it that your father wanted to leave England so badly?
15:34They say America is the land of opportunity.
15:40Quite.
15:43Still, it all worked out for the best.
15:46Although I never got to meet you, Elizabeth.
15:49My only living relative.
15:53I have often wondered about you.
15:56And I you, cousin.
15:57Well, now I'm here, I'd be happy to address the pupils.
16:03Oh, a most generous offer.
16:05Well, how could I refuse after your personal invitation?
16:09I'm sorry.
16:11Personal invitation?
16:15Yes, that's what Gwen said.
16:17It just slipped out.
16:22I'm sorry.
16:24You didn't send her to ask me to come and give a talk.
16:27There appears to be some confusion.
16:31Well, it was just when you said that you'd never seen Mallory Towers, I simply thought that you must come.
16:37I'm sorry.
16:38This is rather mortifying.
16:41Please accept my apologies.
16:43I'm sure Gwendolyn did not intend to mislead you.
16:46No, no.
16:47I must have got the wrong end of the stick.
16:49Please, pay it no mind.
16:51Girls, if you wouldn't mind giving Miss Vernon and me some privacy.
17:09That'll be all, Gwen.
17:10Coast is clear.
17:29Come on.
17:31Run for your lives.
17:32Why aren't I escaping?
17:37What?
17:38We've been pranked.
17:41We've been caught.
17:43Red-handed.
17:48Do you both take me for a fool?
17:50Do you think I was born yesterday?
17:52No, Matron.
17:53Where are my carrots?
18:01Off.
18:02I know you're upset about what happens with Miss Grayling.
18:05But you've got to listen to me.
18:11It's Miss Vernon.
18:13I think she might be in some kind of trouble.
18:15What do you mean, Jo?
18:17Well, she speaks ever so grandly of herself, but her car, it's so messy and it's filled with clothes and toiletries.
18:26So what is just messiness?
18:27It's a sign of creativity.
18:28There are even blankets and pillows, and she says they're just props, but I'm sure she's fitting.
18:36And, well, there's this sadness about her.
18:43Well, I suppose she did seem rather melancholy at times.
18:50Actually, she gave me a note from Miss Grayling.
18:55Jo, we need to talk to Miss Grayling.
19:00That's a small mercy.
19:01All of Fred's hard work didn't go to waste.
19:03Nevertheless, this is very disappointing behaviour.
19:06I expect better from the both of you.
19:08It was my idea.
19:09Not Susan's.
19:11You didn't know the rules about clearing your plates.
19:13I did.
19:15Matron!
19:16What?
19:17Miss Grayling was everyone to come at once.
19:20Why?
19:21Lily Vernon's giving a talk.
19:23What?
19:24Lily Vernon's giving a talk.
19:26Lily Vernon's giving...
19:27You'll get this lap to the kitchens.
19:29Matron!
19:30Yes!
19:30Lily Vernon!
19:31Lily Vernon, yes, and coming Lily Vernon!
19:38Now then, who has the next question?
19:41Yes.
19:44Um, what was your favourite movie that you worked on?
19:48My favourite movie?
19:51Well, I think that would have to be...
19:54Riders of the Dusty Trail.
19:57I played a heroic cowgirl and rode a horse called Harry.
20:01I love that film.
20:02Did you do your own stunts in it?
20:04Well, I have been known to do a stunt or two.
20:08I'm not afraid to break a fingernail, put it that way.
20:13Next.
20:14Matron.
20:15And when is your next movie coming out?
20:17Oh, well, I couldn't possibly say.
20:22Studios are ever so secretive about these things.
20:27Next.
20:28Oh, yes.
20:29What would you like to have been if you weren't a famous actor?
20:32Oh, what an excellent question.
20:37Seeing what your Miss Grayling has achieved here,
20:41I think I would have liked to have been a teacher.
20:44Giving something back, as they say.
20:47Right.
20:48Last question, please.
20:51Oh.
20:52Yes.
20:54Gwen.
20:55It's been eight years since you've last starred in a film.
20:59Why so long between movies?
21:02Oh.
21:04Well, careers go in ebbs and flows,
21:08and recently I've made the choice to concentrate on theatre.
21:11Right then, I really must be going.
21:14Thank you so much for welcoming me.
21:18Thank you so much.
21:22Will you stop my door?
21:23I know what you are.
21:24No, sir.
21:25Go ahead.
21:25Stop.
21:26No.
21:26No.
21:26No.
21:27Oh, yes.
21:28I've got to go.
21:29No.
21:29No.
21:29No.
21:29No.
21:30No.
21:30No.
21:37And what's your name?
21:38B.
21:38B.
21:38B.
21:39What a lovely name.
21:40Miss Grayling, you can't let Miss Vernon leave.
21:42Gwendolyn, you really must stop interfering.
21:45But she's fallen on hard times.
21:46I'm certain of it.
21:47Just look at this note.
21:48That she gave me as her address.
21:50But this is a post office box.
21:51I think that she's homeless, living in her car.
21:54Well, surely she would have said something if things were so bad.
21:57No.
22:00If it were me, fallen on hard times as a former star,
22:03I wouldn't admit it to anyone.
22:06I'd be too proud to ask for help.
22:07Love, Lily Grace.
22:08Love, Lily Grace.
22:10But we can help her.
22:12There you go.
22:14Oh, oh.
22:15And your name?
22:16Love, Lily Grace.
22:25Lily.
22:25It does seem such a shame for you to leave so soon.
22:29Well, I wouldn't want to outstay my welcome.
22:31You've only just arrived.
22:32It feels like we're missing an opportunity here.
22:36An opportunity?
22:38Well, you have so much to offer the school with your experience.
22:41You could teach the young ones all about glamour and style.
22:45Everything I wished I'd learned.
22:48You did mention an interest in teaching.
22:51You could help out with drama.
22:54And perhaps we could help you.
22:59Tempting.
23:00But I'm far too busy.
23:02Irons in the fire, etc, etc.
23:05Goodbye.
23:06Oh, goodness.
23:17No!
23:19Out of petrol.
23:24Fate intervenes again.
23:30Well, it looks like it's giving us a chance to get to know one another after all these years.
23:35Make up for the time our fathers cussed us with their petty rivalries.
23:39I'd like that.
23:41So would I.
23:48So sweet of you, Gwen.
23:51Looking after Paul Miss Vernon.
23:54Imagine all the adventures we could get up to with a movie star here at Mallory Towers.
23:58Oh, my God.
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