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00:01You're doing well today, Jo. With some more practice, we'll get the hang of it.
00:09I'll miss you. The riding stables at Mallory Towers won't be the same without you.
00:15I'll miss it too. I'd stay forever if I could. As long as I didn't have to do any more homework.
00:22Oh yes, have a look at this. There's some riding tips and things for sale.
00:27Hmm, what's for sale? At least they've got you, boy. We'll ride into the big wide world together.
00:33This sounds like a perfect horse. I could ask Addy to put in an offer.
00:38Smashing cardboard cob. Friendly and well-trained. Currently stabled at a boarding school.
00:44Funny, this sounds exactly like Thunder.
00:47Contact Hilary Robinson. That's my mother.
00:53I don't understand. Thunder can't be for sale.
00:57I'll speak to her.
01:01Don't worry, boy. You're not going anywhere.
01:08Miss Grayling! Miss Grayling! There's been some muddle.
01:14An advert's gone out saying Thunder's for sale.
01:17May I ring home and talk with Mother?
01:18There's been no muddle, Bill.
01:21What?
01:23A possible buyer is coming to view Thunder today along with your mother!
01:29Billy! Oh, how marvellous is this? Seeing you again in term time. Lucky old me.
01:34Hello, Miss Grayling. Hello, Mrs. Robinson.
01:38Well, I'll let the two of you catch up. Do come to see me in my study before you go.
01:44Now, I've planned a little surprise for after the sale.
01:48Mother! Thunder's my best friend. How could you sell him? And without even discussing it with me?
01:53Darling, term's almost over. We've got to get organised.
01:55Debutante season is about to start.
01:58What's my being a debutante got to do with Thunder?
02:01You'll have no time to ride. The season's non-stop. Party after party in London.
02:06People to impress, and most importantly, a husband to find.
02:11Thunder's been my closest companion since I was ten.
02:14Your husband will be your closest companion soon.
02:17Cinderella, your invitation to the first fall of the season has arrived.
02:22It's time for real life to begin.
02:38Mrs. Scorcher already. How rotten it is to be stuck inside all morning.
02:42Rotten? It's our first day with a Hollywood star. I could barely sleep last night.
02:47We're going to Boiler Live. Maybe we can sway Miss Vernon to teach his drama at the pool.
02:54Good morning, girls. Good morning, Miss Vernon.
02:57Mr. Parker is on a school trip, so I'll be taking all your classes today.
03:04You'll be teaching us maths. And geography.
03:06Heavens no. We'll have a day of Shakespeare. Yes?
03:10My daddy took me to see the play Midsummer Night Stream in London.
03:13How marvellous. This term, we'll be studying my favourite.
03:19The Tempest.
03:21Miss Vernon, have you seen our pool? Maybe you could teach us outside?
03:25Like Shakespeare Theatre.
03:28Inspired. The Tempest takes place on a desert island.
03:33The sea view will set the scene perfectly.
03:36Lead the way. Come onto these yellow stands.
03:43Wonderful. Such a voice.
03:45Oh, Miss Vernon.
03:47Given that it's your first day, I thought you might appreciate a co-star.
03:52How kind, Matron. Please, join us. We're off to the pool.
03:58Oh, now, Miss Vernon. You may conduct business poolside in California, but at Mallory Towers, lessons are indoors. Sit down, girls.
04:09Very well. Us actors must embrace our ever-changing fortunes.
04:16Come, come, Matron. And sit you down. You shall not budge.
04:25Girls, push your desks aside.
04:28Daryl! You have to cover for me. Mother's selling thunder and the buyer will be here any minute.
04:36What? Bill, slow down.
04:38Well, you're going to be a debutante.
04:40It's what's expected.
04:41What did you know about this?
04:42Of course. I'm a mother's only daughter. It's her dream for me. It's what she did.
04:47Why did you never say?
04:48Because I thought I'd go to some parties, pretend to look for a husband, and then, once that was out of the way, carry on doing what I love and riding with thunder.
04:55But now... Look, I have to find a way to fix this. Can you cover for me, please?
05:02Of course. Thank you.
05:06Act one, scene two. Now, who shall be my Prospero?
05:20Time to shine, Susan.
05:22And I shall be Ariel. The rest of you have the most vital role of all, the audience.
05:33Approach, my Ariel. Come.
05:35All hail, great master.
05:40Grave sir, hail.
05:43I come to answer thy best pleasure, be it to fly, to swim, to dive into the fire, to ride the curled cloud of thy strong bidding task.
05:57Ariel.
05:58And all his quality.
06:04Any questions?
06:08How do you remember all of those lines?
06:11I have been known to sleep with a script under my pillow.
06:16Josephine.
06:17Can I hear now?
06:18In.
06:19Good.
06:20Time.
06:21The best actors value the art of observation.
06:24Matron.
06:25Sit.
06:26All right.
06:34Breathe in.
06:36Breathe out.
06:38Lunch isn't for hours.
06:40Breathe in.
06:41It looks like we'll be clock-watching.
06:42Acting.
06:44Clock-watching.
06:45That's it.
06:46Ma.
06:47Ma.
06:48Ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma.
06:49Ma-ma-ma-ma-ma.
06:50Ma-ma-ma-ma-ma.
06:51Rrrr.
06:52Rrrr.
06:53Rrrr.
06:54Rrrr.
06:55Rrrr.
06:56Rrrr.
07:02Rrrr.
07:04Bill, I was expecting a groom.
07:06Well, I had to be here.
07:07See who was wanting to buy him.
07:10Jolly sensible.
07:11There are some dreadful owners out there.
07:13And some terribly trained horses.
07:15He likes you, Charlotte.
07:20Let's see what a thunder can do then, shall we?
07:24Actually, I should warn you.
07:26He's been playing up a bit recently.
07:36Come on, boy.
07:37Let's show them how terrible you are.
07:39Come on.
07:42Oh, look.
07:43There we are.
07:44He's great.
07:48Kettle.
07:49Thunder, please.
07:51That's not good at all.
07:53Well done, boy.
07:56What is happening?
07:57Whoa.
07:58That horse is uncontrollable.
07:59Whoa.
08:00Charlotte, this isn't the right horse for you.
08:01No, boy.
08:02Other way.
08:03Other way.
08:04Unbelievable.
08:05He's not trained at all.
08:06He's refusing to jump.
08:07This horse is disobedient.
08:08Quite unlike the description.
08:09How could I put my Charlotte on that?
08:10I...
08:11I don't know what to say.
08:12You're a waste of our time.
08:13Come on, Charlotte.
08:14That's so disappointing.
08:15Thunder has acquired some awful habits.
08:16It won't be easy to find a family to take him now.
08:18Well, we'll have to keep him at home.
08:19And then, when I'm back from London, we can still ride together.
08:20We must look forwards, not backwards.
08:21Thunder is young and healthy.
08:22And then, when I'm back from London, we can still ride together.
08:23We must look forwards, not backwards.
08:24Thunder is young and healthy.
08:25He could still have a useful life.
08:26We could donate him to the local quarry.
08:27To be a one-one-one-one-one-one-one-one-one-one-one-one-one-one-one-one-one-one-one-one-one-one.
08:28To be a working horse?
08:29Mother, you can't, it would destroy him.
08:31I'm fond of thunder, too, but it may be our only chance to be the other people.
08:34And then, we'll have to keep him at home.
08:36We'll have to keep him at home.
08:37We'll have to keep him at home.
08:38That's not good at all.
08:39It won't be easy to find a family to take him now.
08:40Well, we'll have to keep him at home.
08:42When I'm back from London, we can still ride together.
08:43We must look forwards, not backwards.
08:45Thunder is young and healthy.
08:48He could still have a useful life.
08:49We could donate him to the local quarry.
08:52To be a working horse?
08:53Mother, you can't.
08:54It would destroy him.
08:55I'm fond of thunder, too,
08:57But it may be our only choice now the sooner he's gone the sooner you can get on with the rest of your life
09:06Feel it in your diaphragm
09:15Excuse me major, but isn't it time for your medicine rooms?
09:19Huh?
09:21Medicine rounds. That's a shame. Oh, no because
09:27It's just such a shame to miss your soliloquy next time next time
09:32Yes, I can't find my book, so I'll just get another one
09:58Um, miss Vernon, where's my diaphragm again place your hands on your stomach perfect everyone?
10:11Speak from your bellies
10:18Miss London, please would you sign my textbook?
10:21One two piece and first oh, no problem. I'm can you write that to my best friend Jojo cuz that's what my father calls me right now
10:35Love Lily Vernon, thank you
10:43Miss Vernon, it's lunchtime already. Yes, see half past 12
10:48So it is
10:50How time flies?
10:53Very well girls off you go
10:58Bye miss Vernon. Bye Jo
11:03Time just flies we're going to have fun with her
11:10Workhorse, but that's a death sentence. I've been so selfish
11:17I should have put Thunder first and the Callaghan's would have given him a good home
11:21Talk to your mother. I mean she sees how upset you are. Maybe she'll understand
11:25She won't
11:28I'm not a high-flying academic like you Darrell
11:33Being a debutant is my only option
11:35It's the same in my family
11:38You must find a husband to marry and rely on and raise his children
11:43Meanwhile our brothers get to do what they like
11:45There must be another option
11:50What if you got a job a job a job how would that help prove your independence show that you can support yourself and you could keep Thunder?
11:58Whatever would I do?
12:03Whatever would I do?
12:09Ah come in I need to get a job Miss Grayling as soon as possible come come in come in sit down
12:15Let's discuss your next steps
12:22Now your mother has told me of your plans to become a debutant
12:24Well I can't do that now
12:26I have to earn to save Thunder from being a workhorse
12:28But if Thunder weren't at risk would you still want to be a debutant?
12:32Well I just love my life as it is
12:34Why can't things stay the same?
12:37Change is part of growing up
12:39Change is part of growing up
12:41It can feel big and frightening
12:43But it should also be exciting
12:45I don't feel excited
12:47I feel sick to my stomach
12:49At the idea of being a debutant
12:51If you could do anything
12:55If you could do anything
12:57What would it be?
12:59All I know is I'm
13:01My happiest when Thunder's by my side
13:05But now
13:07Please help me Miss Grayling
13:09Oh Bill
13:11This is something you need to discuss with your mother
13:15For your sake and for Thunder's
13:17Miss Verdon, where are your class?
13:25Oh, hello matron
13:27Well, lunch of course
13:29We worked up quite an appetite
13:31Lunch is at half past twelve
13:33Isn't for another ten minutes
13:35Oh yes, I know that's why
13:37Excuse me
13:39Miss Verdon, you've been had by the oldest trick in the book
13:42A trick?
13:43The speeding up of time
13:45They've changed the clock
13:47Well, I never
13:49I'm sorry they've shown you such disrespect
13:51Hmm
13:52I underestimated them
13:54Wait, no, don't
13:56Don't change it back
13:58Why don't we keep it an hour ahead?
14:00Why?
14:01An act of foolery is afoot
14:03It's a shame to end the performance so soon
14:06Matron
14:08We're going to need all of your acting skills
14:11Chop chop, class is starting
14:27Um, not yet, I don't think
14:29Oh, well it's half past one, isn't it matron?
14:31On the dot, Miss Vernon
14:33Come
14:35We are time subjects and time bids begun
14:38Ha ha ha ha ha ha
14:40I planned to celebrate the sale
14:48Well that didn't go to plan but
14:51There is still much to celebrate
14:53Darrel
14:54Tiara
14:56Sorry.
15:05Done.
15:09Give us a twirl, darling.
15:14Ta-da.
15:15Oh, come on, Billy. Admit it.
15:17You know, you look utterly divine.
15:19You really do look beautiful.
15:20But I look like a dressage horse.
15:22It's not really me, is it?
15:24You'll need to grow your hair out.
15:26It's time to say goodbye to Bill Robinson.
15:29You'll be Miss Wilhelmina, the debutante.
15:32And hopefully not too long after, take your future husband's name.
15:35Mother.
15:37Being a debutante, it's... it's not...
15:41Oh, Billy.
15:43Nerves are normal.
15:45Once upon a time, you didn't want to come to Mallory Towers.
15:49And look at you now.
15:50You'll discover a new side to yourself.
15:52I don't want any new sides.
15:55I like being me.
15:56And I love you as you are.
15:58But you need a man to support you.
16:00And this is the best way to catch one.
16:05Couldn't I support myself?
16:06And get a job like some of the other girls?
16:08I'm hoping to be a doctor.
16:10Oh, of course.
16:12Your father's a doctor, isn't he?
16:14Yes.
16:16See, children follow after their parents.
16:18You'll love it in the end.
16:20But didn't you ever want to do anything else?
16:22I suppose I never thought about it.
16:25Marriage and motherhood...
16:29...has been the greatest joy and honour.
16:31I want the same thing for you.
16:36Excuse me.
16:37Maybe I could learn to love it.
16:49I've coped with science and school uniform, haven't I?
16:52It's a bit more than that.
16:54Bill, it's your life, not your mother's.
16:56Maybe she knows what's best for me.
16:58I have to grow up at some point, Daryl.
17:12Yes, this feels right.
17:14Now, on the peak.
17:24Now, in the ways.
17:26The dead.
17:27I'm so hungry.
17:28In every cabin.
17:30I am famished.
17:32I flamed a man.
17:34What do we do?
17:36Excuse me, Miss Vernon.
17:38We went for a swim and missed lunch by mistake.
17:41We're terribly hungry.
17:42Well...
17:45Maybe we could always...
17:46We know what you did!
17:50Changing the clock.
17:51Taking advantage of your new teacher.
17:54The culprit will lose swimming privileges for the rest of term.
17:59No more swimming.
18:06Look at your faces!
18:08Of course we won't punish you!
18:11Bravo!
18:12What a daring stunt!
18:15Girls, go to lunch.
18:21Miss Vernon, a word.
18:26Letting the girls off like that, what could you be thinking?
18:28Well, it seemed awfully mean to punish them for such a marvelous trick.
18:32Mean?
18:33You are their teacher.
18:34You are their teacher.
18:35You have to set boundaries.
18:36This is a school, not a theater.
18:39I'll take a leave out of your book next time.
18:42Hmm?
18:43Miss Vernon.
18:44Miss Vernon, there will be no next time.
18:45Miss Vernon, there will be no next time.
18:46These girls must be punished.
18:50Goodbye.
18:52You'll be happy with Charlotte.
18:53She'll take good care of you.
18:54She'll take good care of you.
18:55It's time for us to part ways.
18:57Now, let's give them a real show.
18:59Yes.
19:00It's like a different horse.
19:04It was me who misbehaved before.
19:05Not Thunder.
19:06Thank you for giving us a second chance.
19:07You clearly have quite the bond.
19:08I wasn't ready to let him go.
19:09But I am now.
19:10And I want him to go to a good home.
19:15And I want him to go to a good home.
19:31I wasn't ready to let him go, but I am now.
19:37And I want him to go to a good home.
19:39And I can promise you, he will.
19:43It's a deal, then.
19:45Welcome to your new family, Thunder.
19:47Charlotte and I will be back tomorrow with a horse bus,
19:49and we'll settle the paperwork.
19:52Fantastic. I'll show you to the car.
19:55That was a very grown-up thing to do.
19:57Come on, boy, you must be hungry.
20:02You're a talented equestrian.
20:05Best of luck for your future.
20:13Was my class so very terrible?
20:21Not at all. I'm sorry, Miss Fernand.
20:23We were long for a swim, that's all.
20:25I'll go up to Matron.
20:26Actually, it would be nice to get to act more.
20:31Duly noted.
20:33And I accept your apology.
20:36But I'm under strict instructions to punish you, so...
20:45These need a thorough clean.
20:50Costumes from my time on the road.
20:57Well, come on, then.
20:58Feel free to try them on as you go.
21:00I recognize this one.
21:03The stories my wardrobe could tell.
21:05Oh, my goodness.
21:07Miss Fernand, you really are the most wonderful teacher we've ever had.
21:11Wonderful.
21:12Oh, Clarissa, you look amazing.
21:14Look at my clothes.
21:15Isn't it just...
21:17I feel like I've heard you...
21:18Hi, Clarissa.
21:22Wait!
21:23Mother!
21:24But I need to talk to you.
21:26What is it, Bill?
21:29Being a debutante.
21:31It's your dream, Mother.
21:33But it's not mine.
21:35You both told me to not be afraid of change.
21:37Well, I want to change my path.
21:41I want to be a teacher.
21:42A teacher?
21:44But you're not academic.
21:46A riding teacher.
21:48Miss Grayling, I was thinking that maybe I could be a riding mistress here.
21:53Mallory Tallers isn't a riding school, Bill.
21:54It never has been.
21:55I know, but...
21:57Maybe it could be.
21:58I've been working with Josephine and the other girls to help improve their riding.
22:02Well, if you agree, Mrs. Robinson, I would happily trial Bill part-time as a riding mistress
22:10for the rest of the term alongside her studies.
22:14And depending on how that goes, consider a full-time position next year.
22:20Oh, Mother, please say yes!
22:22Does it seem awful to you, this life I've lived?
22:29Have I let you down?
22:31Not at all.
22:32You've always let me be exactly who I am.
22:36But we're not the same.
22:38Things are so different for you modern girls.
22:40The world has changed greatly since our time, Hillary.
22:45But Bill would be well-supported here at Mallory Towers.
22:48I know she would.
22:52And I know you can do anything you put your mind to.
22:54It's always made me so very proud.
23:01All right.
23:03Thank you, Mother.
23:06Miss Grayling, I won't let you down.
23:08I have to tell Daryl.
23:11I have to tell Daryl.
23:12And Clarissa.
23:13And Thunder.
23:16Speaking of Thunder, we must address the sale, Mrs. Robinson.
23:20Oh, poor Charlotte.
23:21I suppose there will be other horses.
23:26But there's only one Thunder.
23:47I'll see you next time.
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