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S06E00 Christmas Special 2025
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00:00In your great novel, I'm not sure I've got one of those in me.
00:02It's for the Dada Bee Nativity play.
00:04Oh, Jim, if you're in need of the back end of a donkey,
00:07my brother's always available.
00:09Helen's supposed to be organising it, but she's full of the cold.
00:11I hope she's feeling better for Christmas Day.
00:13She's under strict instructions to stay in bed.
00:16I don't want her worrying. I told her I can manage.
00:19That's my costume.
00:21And I play an angel who comes down from Hebden.
00:26From heaven?
00:28Jimmy, you haven't come from just down the road.
00:30Mrs Hall, there's a highly inventive recipe here for a murky.
00:33Doesn't look half bad.
00:36What's a murky?
00:37It's a mock turkey.
00:39It's stuffing, which I know you like, wrapped in bacon,
00:42and then we all pretend it's a roast.
00:45Are those parsnips? For legs.
00:47National shortage of the real bird, you see.
00:49I've still got a couple of leads. I've not given up on finding one yet.
00:52No, I think we must face fact anything with wings is long since sold.
00:55I have wings.
00:56And I can't wait to see them in action, Jimmy.
00:58Yes, the Magi weren't there at the birth, of course.
01:04And they weren't kings.
01:05Thank you. That's very helpful.
01:06And there's no mention in the Bible of animals in the stable.
01:08Well, I say stable. It's more like a family guest room.
01:11It's all down to a mistranslation of the Greek.
01:13Do you not like Christmas, Uncle Siegfried?
01:16Are you kidding?
01:17This is him loving Christmas.
01:18Quite right.
01:19And if you don't behave, I'll tell you how they celebrate in Austria.
01:22I'll tell you how they celebrate in Austria, campus.
01:24I'm Joe at Stokes Farm.
01:26See you for lunch.
01:28I mean, parsnips.
01:31For legs.
01:31Mrs. Stokes.
01:53Mrs. Stokes, you'll catch your death out here.
01:57Oh, well, I thought you'd best see what this daft ape has been up to.
02:01Oh, are we in trouble again, Hilda?
02:03Well, she got out in the night.
02:05And then this morning, I caught her at the house opposite,
02:09chewing on this.
02:10Ah, it's a hazard of Christmas for goats.
02:13There's laurel in it.
02:15It can be harmful.
02:16Well, I know that.
02:18Do you think I walked down to the telephone box for the good of me health?
02:21Luckily, she doesn't seem to have eaten too much.
02:24Oh, there's no luck in it.
02:25Just me hobbling after her in the freezing cold.
02:29And I must have just got there in time.
02:30She'd have gobbled a lot.
02:32Give her half a chance.
02:33Let's take a look at you.
02:34Hey, you beggar.
02:37At least there's no sign of lethargy.
02:40There you go.
02:43Abdomen doesn't seem to be distended.
02:46All right.
02:46No excess salivation.
02:49I'm sure she's fine.
02:50Oh.
02:51Let's give her a drench just to be on the safe side.
02:53Oh, you're going to give her a drench, are you?
02:56It's entirely routine, Mrs Stokes.
02:58I think I can manage.
03:00Ah.
03:01Right, let's get you safely shut up in the barn, shall we?
03:06Come on.
03:07There we go.
03:08In you go.
03:09Come on.
03:09Come on, you dirt tapets.
03:11Yes, the old ways work sometimes.
03:15The tannins in the tea prevent absorption of the toxins, you see.
03:18Hey, well, you'll need more than that in.
03:21I can tell you you don't have the tea so often.
03:26I might normally advise a ruminotomy.
03:29What, cut her open?
03:31It's the only way of getting out what she's eaten.
03:34But given her age, I really wouldn't want to put her through that if we can avoid it.
03:38Oh, no.
03:39I don't like the sound of that.
03:41Stick some of that in.
03:44You can't give her brandy.
03:45A little nip.
03:46It works wonders.
03:48For you, perhaps.
03:49For her, no.
03:51By heck.
03:52I need it for you.
03:57Are you looking forward to Christmas, Mrs Stokes?
04:00Yeah, well, it'll be a farmer's Christmas, same as any other day.
04:04But I might let the old girl in the kitchen for a few treats.
04:08If she behaves herself.
04:10That's a big if, knowing Hilda.
04:12Aye.
04:14What about you?
04:16Well, everybody's home this year.
04:18I'm rather looking forward to it.
04:19Oh, good.
04:21Why, you don't want to be rattling around that big house on your own again, do you?
04:24Not if I can help it, no.
04:27Now, well, you'll make the most of it, because they won't be there forever, will they?
04:31None of them.
04:33Yes, perhaps we'll let it grow a little longer.
04:44Aye.
04:44So, if you hear of a turkey going spare, or a goose, or a pigeon, actually, would you just let me know?
04:55You're entering a team into the Christmas Eve darts, aren't you?
04:58Well, I'm not a bad shot, but...
04:59The prize is a turkey.
05:01What?
05:04Audrey might not have heard.
05:07How on earth did you find a turkey?
05:09There's a lot of drunken farmers in this pub, agreeing to things that they later regret.
05:15Right, well, I'll tell Mrs H.
05:17We've got Charlotte coming to us for Christmas.
05:19You can't serve murky to a Beauvoir.
05:22You bringing her on Christmas Eve?
05:24Or are we not fancy enough for you?
05:25You're spitting sawdusts of the highest quality, Maggie, but...
05:29Still.
05:30You're meant to be de-mob happy.
05:32You can't not come.
05:34You'll be a lively one with so many back home.
05:39I'll be raising a glass to Arthur.
05:46I loved it, he did.
05:48Christmas.
05:50I had to drag him out of here last time.
05:52Still singing, all the way home.
05:54Well, that was Arthur.
05:56Which is why we're going to have the biggest tree with the brightest lights...
06:01Come on, Maggie.
06:02...and no-one telling us to cover the windows up.
06:04Mm, quite so.
06:06When are you dropping the tree off, by the way?
06:08Sorry?
06:09You said you'd pick one up for me, didn't you?
06:13With me being run ragged between here and little Albert.
06:18You've not forgotten.
06:20I want a decent one.
06:24Maggie, I'm not one of your drunken farmers.
06:26How could I possibly have forgotten?
06:30Easy, Hilda.
06:37Easy, Hilda.
06:38Easy, easy.
06:39See, that's why I put the brandy in.
06:41She don't fight, then.
06:43She don't fight, then.
06:44Hilda.
06:44Hilda.
06:44Hilda.
06:45Hilda.
06:46Hilda.
06:46Hilda.
06:46Hilda.
06:47Hilda.
06:48Hilda.
06:52Don't just stand there.
06:54It's not be silly about this.
06:58Hilda.
07:00Come on.
07:01Yes, I know.
07:02I know he's making up a lava, have it?
07:06Hilda.
07:07Yes, I know.
07:08I know he's making up a lava, have it?
07:09No, wait.
07:10Hilda!
07:11Hilda!
07:12Don't you dare...
07:13Come back.
07:15Come back, Hilda.
07:16Come back, Hilda.
07:27The words are not forcing, I'm alright.
07:30You're not alright?
07:31You're boning up.
07:32Oh, James.
07:33I feel like a rung out dishcloth.
07:36I've not iced Jimmy's cake, yeah.
07:39Yeah, it's crisp as wrapping still and a list at Hester with Dad being in London.
07:43Aye, aye. But I know what you'll do.
07:46You'll get back into that bed.
07:49Leave all this to your very capable husband.
07:56What?
07:58Pop it.
08:00Right, one last pin.
08:02Jimmy! Jimmy! Change your plan.
08:05You finish the nativity crowns, I'll wrap these.
08:07Wilco.
08:08But, James, Mrs Pufferyfield, she's on her way in to see you.
08:12No, I...
08:16You know, what you should do is get yourself a nice young lady.
08:27My thoughts always tend to romance at times like this.
08:30I mean, you've still got your looks.
08:33Probably for not much longer now.
08:35Thank you, Mrs Stokes.
08:36Now, that'll do it.
08:38OK.
08:42That's it.
08:44That should do it, as I say. Any change, just let me know.
08:46Ah, will do.
08:48Gather your rosebuds while you may, Mr Farnon.
08:52Robert Herrick, yes.
08:53Aye. And while you may,
08:55go marry for having once but lost your prime.
08:58You may forever tarry.
09:00Quite.
09:01Any chance for a cup of tea before I go?
09:04Oh, give me it all to the goat.
09:11Merry bloody Christmas to you, too.
09:15Imagine if we won it.
09:18Proper Christmas.
09:19Proper turkey.
09:20It's teams of three, Mrs H.
09:23So you may need to whip the rest of us into shape.
09:26Right.
09:26The board's coming out.
09:27Let's get practising.
09:29Pass me that.
09:30Yeah.
09:30Also, do you know the best place to buy a Christmas tree?
09:35Well, there could be a couple left on the square.
09:37Why?
09:38Oh, some drunken idiot was supposed to get one for the drovers and he forgot.
09:45Oh.
09:46Tristan.
09:47What about darts?
09:49I'll be as quick as I humanly can.
09:51If we lose, you're getting the pass, Nipleg.
10:02Oh, my goodness.
10:03Hello, Audrey.
10:04Well, Anna.
10:05Come in, come in.
10:06Come in.
10:08It's so very disappointing.
10:13The last little Pekingese in Keithley was really rather sweet.
10:18They would have made such handsome puppies.
10:20Sorry you haven't had better news.
10:21Is there really nothing more you can do to boost his chances?
10:26He's long since had all his checks.
10:28Mr Bolton said that he'd heard of some injections.
10:33Testosterone, yes.
10:34So why haven't we tried them?
10:36Because there can be side effects.
10:38Unpleasant ones.
10:42Tricky's given so much.
10:45He's had such a life.
10:47I can't abide the thought that one day he may be gone with nothing to show that he was ever here.
10:54I'd never forgive myself if we hadn't explored every available option.
11:05If it's what you want, Mrs. Pumphrey,
11:07I could book a moon for tomorrow.
11:14Tricky and I can't thank you enough.
11:17The blasted goat's been at my tie.
11:30I didn't even know when that happened.
11:33Mrs. Stokes prattling on like I'm some misanthropic misfit who'd be lucky to strike up a dalliance with a bloody donkey.
11:39Dorothy.
11:40Dorothy.
11:41Hello, Siegfried.
11:42You're not in Malta?
11:44Not as far as I can tell.
11:45I'm making tea.
11:46Do you want one?
11:47I made tea for the goat.
11:48An absolutely enormous cup.
11:49She was geriatric, otherwise I'd have preferred to have extracted the entire ruminal contents.
11:50That's what I missed about this place.
11:51The small talk.
11:52Anyway, I'd better get on.
11:56Dorothy.
11:57See you, great.
11:58Bye.
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12:49Can you do this Susan? I can't do this.
12:54Okay. Anybody need any help?
12:57We need to sort that out. Get ready. Mr. Herrick will be here in a minute.
13:01Jimmy, where are your wings?
13:03All of these are in your boat. I still need to get mine.
13:06All right, everybody, are you ready? You look great.
13:09Well done. Well done. Mrs. H is going to wonder where all our tea towels have gone.
13:15Now, this is a dress rehearsal, which means it's exactly the same as we do it
13:19in the square tomorrow. Mr. Herrick? Yes. Can I have a sword?
13:23Shepherds didn't really have swords. Um, but what about the wolves?
13:28Sure, you can have one. Yes.
13:30Um, all right, baby Jesus. Baby Jesus.
13:34Oh, right, Bobby, can you put baby Jesus' head back on for me, please?
13:38Uh, Mabel, why's Mabel got a rabbit?
13:42He's got a sore eye. Mum says she wants you to look at him.
13:46All right. All right. We all set?
13:50Uh, Bobby, can you give baby Jesus to your sister?
13:55Um, right, ready?
13:56Shh! I hope you're not coming down with that cold, Bobby.
13:59Are we all set?
14:00Yes. Yes.
14:01Jimmy, go.
14:03Mary, I am the angel Gabriel, and I bring great tidings from Hebden.
14:09Uh, Heaven? Jimmy. Heaven.
14:11Mary, I am the angel Gabriel, and I bring great tidings from Heaven.
14:18Good God, man. How long is this likely to take?
14:22Lucy, Susan, hand out the scripts. Thank you.
14:27There's still a bit of work to do.
14:29I am trying to concentrate in there.
14:31Well, you'll have to manage. Look, I won't run ragged here.
14:34And I've got Mrs. Pumphrey on my back asking for hormone injections for tricky.
14:37Well, you've warned her about possible side effects, I hope.
14:39Muscle problems, hair loss, aggressive behaviour.
14:41And there's no guarantee it will work.
14:43She knows it's a last resort, but if we don't try, it amounts to giving up.
14:47The dog is old. Giving up is the only sensible approach.
14:49Aye, but you can imagine how she'll take that.
14:51Dad, the Virgin Mary needs the toilet.
14:55Pussy eye.
14:57I'll do the eyedrops then, shall I?
14:59What?
15:01Right.
15:03Yes, Amor.
15:05I'll do the eyedrops then, shall I?
15:07What?
15:09Right.
15:11Yes, Amor.
15:13I'll do the eyedrops then, shall I?
15:15Yes, I'm off to Sunderland after Christmas to see them all.
15:19Mm-hm.
15:21Been the making of Edward, being a dad.
15:25And what about your Harry?
15:27Is he all right?
15:28Oh, yes.
15:29He mobbed a few months ago.
15:31He wanted to move back to Yorkshire.
15:33And it was probably time for me as well.
15:35I followed all the news from Melter.
15:37Well, they say it was the most heavily bombed place in the war for those two years.
15:40No way out, even if I wanted to go.
15:42I thought you might come back after it were liberated.
15:45It seemed like giving up.
15:47And there were still good times to be had.
15:50You knew where to look.
15:51Well, you always know where to look.
15:53Anyway, it's in the past now.
15:56Well, I'm glad you're here.
16:00And I'd say it's someone else's and all.
16:03You think?
16:04He couldn't get away quick enough.
16:06He'll have to make some allowances.
16:09He's been on his own a lot the last few years.
16:11I can tell.
16:12He's learnt to make tea.
16:14There's a good hat in there somewhere.
16:18He tries his best to keep it hidden, is he?
16:25Shhh.
16:26Come on.
16:27You're up for darts practice.
16:29I'm actually quite busy.
16:30Er, there's a turkey at stake.
16:33I'm only thinking of you.
16:34Miss Dorothy's still here.
16:35No, don't worry.
16:36You're not a mister.
16:37Has it perhaps slipped your mind how she and I parted?
16:40No.
16:42Nor has it slipped my mind how well you used to get on.
16:45I'm sure this little chap's good company.
16:50But still.
17:06Ooh, must have a cuddle.
17:08What?
17:09He's lovely.
17:10Oh, um, be careful with the eye.
17:12There may be some pus.
17:14Ooh.
17:15Right.
17:16We're entering a team at the Drovers.
17:18The prize is a turkey.
17:22I might be a little rusty.
17:23It's been some time.
17:27Oh.
17:28You seem a bit tense.
17:30Not in the least tense.
17:32Look at you.
17:33You're knotted up like a sailor's hanky.
17:36Like this.
17:38Right foot, sir.
17:40Right foot forward.
17:42Eye on the target.
17:44I'm not the target, am I?
17:47Don't think about it too much.
17:50Yes.
17:51Very impressive secret.
17:57I'll take the money to the shed.
17:58No, no, I'll do it.
18:01Excuse me.
18:02Right.
18:03Right.
18:12Here.
18:15Audrey thought he might want this.
18:16And I was thoughtful of her.
18:28Do you mind me calling in?
18:29Why would I mind?
18:30I've taken a little place in Broughton, you see.
18:31I thought I might be round from time to time.
18:32Oh, of course.
18:33Mrs Hall would be delighted.
18:34Mrs Hall would be delighted.
18:35She was quite concerned for a while.
18:36When there was no news.
18:37Yes.
18:38Yes.
18:39I'm sorry about that.
18:40I'm surprised you came back.
18:41No.
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19:27I should get going myself, really.
19:36Perhaps you could drop me off?
19:38Oh, well, I need to be up at the farm before it starts to get dark.
19:43We could go there first, if you like.
19:46It's very muddy. I'm not sure your shoes would...
19:49Siegfried, I've had bombs dropped on me.
19:52I'm not worried about a bit of mud.
19:57No.
20:22Hello, Mrs Stokes. It's only me.
20:26Oh, you're not back again, are you?
20:27I thought I'd take a look at this door for you.
20:30We don't want any more escapes, do we?
20:32Oh, no.
20:33Hey, as long as it's not going on my belt.
20:36Oh, yeah, especially if you text two, have you?
20:39Oh, no, this is my... This is Doris.
20:41Ooh. Hello, Mrs Stokes.
20:43I'm just tagging along.
20:45Oh, isn't she beautiful?
20:46Hey, don't let her fool you.
20:49She's a right temper on her, and she stubborn as old.
20:53How is she since the drench?
20:54Well, she's still off her foot.
20:56Well, that's to be expected.
20:58Keep a close eye on her.
21:00How much closer do you want me to get?
21:03Hey, let's me and you go for a brew and a chat.
21:06While they off some puffs.
21:08Yes, please.
21:09I thought there was no more tea.
21:15And you can keep your opinions to yourself, too.
21:26Sorry, sorry, I was held up.
21:31Not to worry.
21:32I was just admiring your baubles.
21:34Oh, thank you.
21:35You know, I think it's going to be raucous in the Drovers.
21:38If you'd prefer, we just had a quiet drink in the manor, I'd understand.
21:42They're calling this the happiest Christmas ever.
21:44And do you want to spend it with Philbrick and me?
21:46Your horse, yes.
21:47I don't mind what you do.
21:49Mrs Hall's told me about the darts, and she signed you up for the team.
21:52Ah, yes, of course.
21:53I've never known you reluctant to go to the Drovers before.
21:58I was supposed to get a treat.
21:59The one everyone's meant to be looking at when they turn the Christmas lights on.
22:02Right.
22:03There's not a decent one left in Darabee.
22:06I've been all over.
22:07It is December the 23rd.
22:09My name is going to be Mud.
22:11Have you thought about the Christmas tree farm?
22:14Just a guess, but I think they might have Christmas trees.
22:16You see, this is what having an expensive education does for you.
22:21So you'll be able to show your face on Christmas Eve after all?
22:24Oh, Leeds City Varieties, that one.
22:33They loved me.
22:34I can tell that's you.
22:36You didn't say you were visiting a star.
22:39Were you on the stage?
22:42Lavinia Lavinshire.
22:43Yeah, Lavinshire.
22:44That one me made me.
22:46Seyfried, how long you been coming here?
22:47You only just found out.
22:49These are marvellous.
22:50You must have had a right all the time.
22:51Oh, aye, all over the country.
22:54All the great hauls.
22:56I used to do a few bawdy ones.
22:59But they loved me, they did.
23:02I knew you weren't a born farmer.
23:04Ah, well, I met him, didn't I?
23:08Swept off my feet by Victor Stokes.
23:12I mean, you weren't fancy, but by God, you were handsome.
23:17I would have followed him to the hands of the earth.
23:20Well, I did, didn't I?
23:22Ah, that's sweet.
23:25But you stopped singing.
23:25Yeah, well, me heart never stopped singing.
23:33All done out there.
23:34Should keep Hilda safe for a while.
23:36Oh, well, if not, I should be holding you responsible.
23:39I wouldn't have it any other way.
23:42We'd better be off.
23:44Lovely meeting you.
23:48Hey, that's a good'un.
23:50You keep hold of her.
24:05After you.
24:06Do you know what's kind of you to do that for Mrs. Stokes?
24:17It's pure self-interest.
24:19Saves me having to traipse up here every time the goat gets a belly full of something she shouldn't.
24:24It's like Audrey says.
24:26You got a good heart in there.
24:28She said that?
24:32It's incredible, you know.
24:34I came from a place that was changed beyond all recognition.
24:39This place,
24:41everything's the same as when I left.
24:43Some things have changed.
24:46Perhaps not things one can easily see.
24:51It seems rather quiet.
25:16Closed, due to illness.
25:20That is inconvenient.
25:23It's Christmas Eve.
25:26Come on then.
25:30Your dedication is impressive, Mrs. Hall.
25:46This is our first Christmas back together in a long while.
25:49If this is what it takes to do it right.
25:55Then I shall make sure I put some practice in before tonight.
25:58Is Dorothy coming down?
25:59Well, I shouldn't think so.
26:01You did invite her though.
26:03Out a ball.
26:05Not sure I can match that.
26:07Which is why.
26:08I thought it would come in handy if she were there.
26:10She seemed to have a good idea of where you were going wrong.
26:14I'm quite sure I shall be able to manage by myself.
26:16Well, you might just stab yourself straight in the food.
26:21What?
26:22I just think she's much better suited to you than some of the other ladies.
26:26Frankly...
26:27The type that throws shoes at me.
26:29Once? That happened once?
26:30And I can't see why you're not cock-a-hoop.
26:32It's possibly because I like Plato's idea.
26:40Oh, of course it is.
26:41Well, I say Plato. He credits it to Aristophanes.
26:44Yes.
26:45Never mind that now.
26:47He believed that we all have our souls split into two.
26:56And we spend our lives trying to find our other half.
26:59Even if one half dies, we go off trying to find another that matches.
27:09And he says that once we've found our other half, we don't want to be separated again.
27:18Not even for a moment.
27:22I suppose we want that.
27:26Don't want much, do you?
27:29I don't know about your Plato.
27:35Sorry, Aristophanes.
27:38What if you spend your whole life looking for something that doesn't exist?
27:45And miss what's right under your nose?
27:52I'll get that.
27:59There'll be 2297.
28:06Oh, it's a fire.
28:07Mrs. Stoked?
28:08Mrs. Hilda, she's worsened.
28:10Worsened how?
28:11Oh, she's, she just hasn't done all.
28:13I'll be right there.
28:15I knew I had one in the boot.
28:18Bone sore.
28:19Looks like it's seen better days.
28:21Oh, when I tell you the things this has sawn through.
28:24I'd rather not know, thank you.
28:25Okay.
28:28It's really rather lovely with no one around.
28:29Yes.
28:30I must come and carry out an illegal activity every year.
28:34All right.
28:38On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me a night in police custody.
28:44Well, leave money for the tree.
28:47It's only a little bit illegal.
28:52It looks quite hard.
28:53It's like Christmas.
28:54It's something you have to get through.
29:00Thank goodness it's the one time of the year where it's socially acceptable to start drinking
29:04at breakfast.
29:09Oh, there.
29:10It's at least a hundredth of an inch.
29:12Right, there we go.
29:19Jimmy.
29:21That belongs to the Three Kings.
29:23I was just showing your mum.
29:25Bobby, anything's mum said to give you this?
29:28Right.
29:29Thanks, Jimmy.
29:30They're all poorly, Dad.
29:33Rosie, you're in the teens.
29:35You'll need a crowd.
29:42Sorry, Mrs Pumphrey.
29:45Helen's not well.
29:46I've got my hands full.
29:47I heard from Mrs Argyle that you were doing the nativity this year.
29:51Aye, but I'm going to have to cancel it.
29:55The Ainsley kids are all down with the bug.
29:57I've lost an angel, two kings and a shepherd already.
30:00Do you mean Rosie would be so disappointed?
30:05Do the show here.
30:07Children will be happy as long as their families see it.
30:11That's a good idea.
30:13Thank you, Mrs Pumphrey.
30:14It'll be more than good because you're a wonderful father.
30:18I only hope Tricky will follow your lead when it comes to his turn.
30:26Now, this won't sting too much.
30:30I don't want him being in a sulk with me over Christmas.
30:33He can be a terrible sulk.
30:37Actually, Mrs Pumphrey, I don't think it's a good idea.
30:40Oh.
30:43No, well, then perhaps we should wait for the new year.
30:46No, I mean, it's not a good idea, full stop.
30:49I don't want to give Tricky the injections.
30:51The side effects can be drastic, and not just physically.
30:54It could change his personality completely.
30:57At his age, there's probably nothing that will make a difference.
31:01So surely it's better to enjoy the time he's got.
31:05I'm sorry, I know how much you were hoping.
31:10Not at all.
31:18You've been entirely professional.
31:22And you said what you believe to be true.
31:25I can't ask for more.
31:33Almost there.
31:35Almost.
31:38Oh, don't you dare.
31:40And what happened?
31:40It's stuck.
31:43God, it won't bloody move.
31:52We'll just have to explain to Maggie.
31:56I don't even know why I got involved.
31:59I don't want to go to the bloody pub tonight.
32:00Come on, I knew something was wrong.
32:04What?
32:06I'm fine.
32:07Of course you are.
32:08It's Christmas.
32:10Everyone's happy at Christmas, except all of those who aren't.
32:12I haven't had a happy Christmas since the year we celebrated in November.
32:18Why November?
32:20We didn't think Mother would see December.
32:26Charlotte...
32:27I'm very good at not showing it.
32:30I don't suppose I'm the only one.
32:33What is it?
32:38This is supposed to be the happiest Christmas ever.
32:42So we're meant to just forget that Arthur never came home from a Japanese prisoner of war camp,
32:48or the men we lost.
32:51We're meant to just forget the things I saw.
32:53We won't go tonight, not if you don't want to.
32:56It's not just about tonight.
32:58I know.
32:59I know so well, but it'll be over in a few days and then we don't have to think about it for another year.
33:04But these are things I think about all the time.
33:10I'm not sure I'll ever be able to stop.
33:23Mr. Farnham.
33:36I brought her in to keep warm.
33:39She's been vomiting and all.
33:41She can't seem to stand up.
33:46She's shivering.
33:50Labour breathing.
33:50This is toxicosis.
33:54You said the drench would get rid.
33:57It should have done, yes.
33:58It's possible she may have eaten more than we thought.
34:00I'll have to do the ruminotomy after all.
34:02You said with her being so old.
34:04We may still be in time.
34:05We'll know as soon as we've seen the content.
34:07I have to get some things from the car.
34:10She'll be fine.
34:12Oh, Nilda.
34:20Come here.
34:31Come on.
34:33Leave it.
34:33Come on.
34:38Good.
34:50I'm so sorry.
35:16It seems Hilda has eaten more than I thought.
35:21A great deal more.
35:24Well, never.
35:24I saw the wreath myself.
35:27The offcuts.
35:29She's been into the sack.
35:30Who knows how much she got through before you caught up with her.
35:37There's no point going ahead with the surgery.
35:41What are you on about?
35:44In those quantities, the laurel will be absorbed into the blood by now.
35:48I'm afraid it's too late.
35:55What will you do?
35:57There's no sense in putting her through any more suffering than necessary.
36:02And I'm afraid she is suffering.
36:03She can't stand up.
36:04She has tremors.
36:05She must be in considerable pain.
36:09You can help her though, Mr. Farnett.
36:11You can help her get better.
36:13Please believe me, if there was anything I could do for her, I would.
36:24The kindest thing now is to let her go.
36:43Oh, you don't need to dash off.
36:48Could I get you some tea?
36:48Dad, can I have a sword like the shepherds?
36:51Oh, Jimmy, I'm just talking right now.
36:52Can we go to the square soon?
36:55A change of plan?
36:57I was thinking we might do the show here instead.
36:59Just us.
37:00That's even better.
37:01Then all the animals can be in it.
37:04Hello, Mrs. Pumphrey.
37:06Hello.
37:07I'm an angel from Hebden.
37:10Where all angels come from.
37:14Did I hear you were in charge one year?
37:171936. Legendary.
37:20All over in ten minutes. Record time.
37:23I'm sorry to ask, but I need to run around all the other parents and
37:27you'd be doing me a huge favour.
37:29I couldn't.
37:30Not this time.
37:31It's a family occasion.
37:32I'm Tricky's uncle.
37:34That means these are his cousins.
37:35Dad, can we get ready now?
37:42Look at your hair.
37:43You can't go on stage with your hair looking like that.
37:49Rosie, hello, darling.
37:51Oh, look, you're going to trip over your dress.
37:53Come on, let's get you sorted out.
37:57Thank you, Mrs. Pumphrey.
37:58You know how it is.
38:00The show must go on.
38:17It'll not hurt her, will it?
38:19She won't feel a thing.
38:20It'll only take a few moments once I give her the dose.
38:29You've been a good girl.
38:32You've been the very best girl.
38:35I'll admit it, Hilda.
38:47You always got the better of me.
38:48Some lovers like the summertime when they can stroll about.
39:05Spooning in the meadow may seem fine without a doubt.
39:11But give to me the wintertime for the girl that I made mine was captured when the snow lay on the ground.
39:25I traced her little footmarks in the snow.
39:32I traced her little footmarks in the snow.
39:39I blessed that winter's day when Nelly lost her way.
39:47And I traced her little footmarks in the snow.
40:17You know why we have Christmas trees, don't you?
40:28Uh, something to do with Prince Albert?
40:30Yes, but before him, long before.
40:33When the Druids were walking the hills round here.
40:35I'm a bit behind on my Druid history, to be honest.
40:38It's because the pine and the fir are evergreen.
40:43So?
40:43A reminder that even the longest, hardest winter will end.
40:50And spring will come.
40:54Off to work we go.
41:11Off to work we go.
41:15Off to work we go.
41:25Off to work we go.
41:29On the back of work we go.
41:34I love you.
42:04Oh, hello Rosie, of course, there we are, oh programs, thank you, thank you, well done Rosie,
42:25oh Act 3 looks good, I've heard wonderful things.
42:32Ricky wants to know why his uncle looks like the cat that got the cream.
42:42Oh, hello, I don't want you two getting me cold, you two should be backstage, come on.
42:54Oh, it's Secret Farnham.
43:04It's Secret Farnham, I realise it's short notice but I would very much like it if you would come tonight, if it's not too late.
43:26Of course, yes of course.
43:38Everything alright?
43:42Come on, you're musical director.
43:44And what?
43:45Just play us some at Christmassy.
43:50Gold.
43:51Thank you Aunty Audrey.
43:52That's your frankincense.
43:54Jim.
43:55Jim.
43:56I don't think this is bad.
43:57Okay.
43:58Very nice drawing works.
44:00Welcome to Scaledale House Nativity Christmas 1945.
44:25Play in three acts with set and costume courtesy of the Daraby Dramatic Society.
44:35Please, enjoy the show.
44:39Once upon a time, long ago, there was a lady called Mary and a carpenter called Joseph.
44:47Get better than sewing.
44:51Jimmy, curtains.
44:54Oh, I like Joseph's understudy.
45:00Mary was very surprised when one day an angel appeared to her.
45:04Mary, I bring to you good tidings from Hebden.
45:11You want me to help?
45:16So Mary and Joseph needed a room for the night.
45:22But the innkeeper said, or rather, the innkeeper squeaked.
45:30It's fun.
45:32You'll have to sleep in the family guest room.
45:35Tricky.
45:36It was cosy and warm in the family guest room, where they were not surrounded by animals,
45:46and Mary gave birth to a boy.
45:49But this was no ordinary boy.
45:52This was the baby Jesus.
45:56A shepherd followed a star.
45:59And came to visit the baby Jesus.
46:03Come on, Deaths.
46:10And also came three...
46:12Sorry.
46:13One king from the east bearing gifts.
46:17Gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
46:21And so like the shepherds, and the kings, let's hope that we too can search for love and find it.
46:40In whatever form it takes.
46:45Take a bow.
46:49Woo!
46:50Robert!
46:57Thank you, Mrs. Pumphrey.
46:58We couldn't have done it without you.
46:59Oh.
47:00It was the tonic we all needed.
47:02Yeah, absolutely.
47:06Tricky is as much a part of this family as anyone.
47:09And so are you.
47:12You're quite the talented writer.
47:14Perhaps you should write some stories about him.
47:19That's not baby Jesus!
47:25Oh, Tricky!
47:32I was half thinking you'd forgotten.
47:42Oh, Maggie, would I ever?
47:43Hurry up.
47:44We can start now!
47:46Right.
47:47Come on, everyone.
47:49It's a proper dinner to be one.
47:50Here we go.
47:52Oh, no, no, no.
47:53It's Geordie Pickersgill.
47:54Who's Geordie Pickersgill?
47:55He's only the best dance player in Darabee.
47:57Come on.
47:58He doesn't look that good.
47:59Sorry, Doctor.
48:01Here we go.
48:02Good.
48:05All right, everybody.
48:07I think we're all here now.
48:09And I'm sure you all know what you're playing for.
48:13A prize turkey!
48:17It's around the clock.
48:18Each team have to hit one to twenty in order,
48:21and then the bullseye.
48:23First one there wins.
48:24Oh, and no cheating, Tristan Farnham.
48:27Damn!
48:28Oh, you're up first!
48:29Yeah!
48:30Oh!
48:31Oh!
48:32Nearly.
48:33Oh!
48:34Yes!
48:35Yeah!
48:36Wow!
48:37Well done, Uncle Siegfried!
48:38Yeah!
48:39Yeah!
48:40Yeah!
48:41Yeah!
48:42Wow!
48:43Oh!
48:44Oh!
48:45Oh!
48:46Oh!
48:47Oh!
48:48Oh!
48:49Oh!
48:50Oh!
48:51Oh!
48:52Oh!
48:53Oh!
48:54Oh!
48:55Oh!
48:56Oh!
48:57Pickersgill, you're up next.
49:11Let's have a cup of tea.
49:13You want a cup of tea?
49:14OK.
49:15I want a cup of tea and I'm hungry.
49:19Oh, what's this then?
49:22Oh.
49:23Oh.
49:24You know his cake, that is?
49:27Yeah.
49:28Yeah, it's Jimmy's cake.
49:29Yeah.
49:30Ain't your dad clever, eh?
49:32Yeah.
49:33I think he can do that every year.
49:34Yeah.
49:38Here we go.
49:42Go on, Tress.
49:42He only needs a 20, and then the bull to win.
49:54Surely not.
49:55Don't underestimate Pickersgill.
49:57Shh.
50:00Ooh.
50:02I can't look.
50:05Ooh.
50:06Ooh.
50:10He's missed.
50:10We've got a chance.
50:12It's all down to you, Mrs. H.
50:21Excuse me.
50:27Dorothy.
50:31I'm so glad you came.
50:33I'm glad you asked.
50:34I wasn't thinking yesterday.
50:36I meant to say I missed you.
50:39I missed you rather a lot.
50:4319, yes.
50:48Do you remember what you told me?
50:50No.
50:50It was a parasite.
50:51Oh, God.
50:53Suffocates the life out of other plants.
50:55I didn't, did I?
50:5820!
50:58The ball.
51:02The ball to win, Mrs. H.
51:05The problem is, you never know when to stop talking.
51:09It's going to be the last thing.
51:10Yes!
51:25She's 25.
51:26You want to die?
51:27Oh, no.
51:29I was going to die.
51:30I was going to die.
51:32Yeah.
51:33Oh, no.
51:34Yeah.
51:35OK.
51:36That's it.
51:36I was going to die.
51:37Excuse me, we're coming through.
51:49Team Skeldale are the winners.
51:54Congratulations, you get the winning prize.
52:04Is he hard?
52:05Really?
52:06I'm going to call him Rudolph.
52:08No, don't give him a name.
52:10Hi Rudolph, I'll look after you from now on.
52:13Er, Maggie, it's still breathing.
52:15That's why you're keeping it fresh.
52:18Come on, through here.
52:21Everybody in.
52:24You've probably noticed this vine tree here.
52:32As we know because of the blackout, many of us haven't bothered with Christmas lights for a while.
52:42But all of that...
52:43That's all over.
52:52And it's come at a price.
52:53I'm sure you'll all join me in raising your glasses to those we lost.
52:59Let's hope their sacrifice wasn't in vain.
53:03Let's hope that it means the world doesn't go down this dark road again.
53:06And let's hope the year ahead brings us all the things we truly need.
53:13Good tidings, comfort, and joy.
53:16Merry Christmas, everyone.
53:30Merry Christmas, everyone.
53:33Merry Christmas, Rudolf.
54:00Come on, birthday boy.
54:02Merry Bunny Christmas!
54:07Berkey!
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