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00:27Sometimes,
00:29our new beginnings have been yearned for.
00:34We have chosen them.
00:37Others lie in wait and burst upon us like bad weather.
00:43All unwelcome beasts.
00:47Little wonder that we cling to what is certain.
00:51Home, the hearth, the family, born or found.
00:56Places where no storms land.
01:00And we think no winds can blow.
01:05What's happening with the father in all this?
01:08Is there any prospect of marriage?
01:10I've asked her that and she wouldn't answer.
01:12How could you be so stupid, Belinda?
01:15You wear the world at your feet.
01:19University.
01:20Once you gave up on the idea of nursing,
01:22you were going to be a history teacher.
01:25I can still be a history teacher.
01:27Who's going to give you a job?
01:29You'll be an unmarried mother.
01:30Rhoda, the world's changing.
01:32Not fast enough.
01:34People keep saying the world's changing for people like Susan
01:37and I don't see any evidence of it.
01:39This isn't about Susan.
01:40Mum.
01:45Lady Aylward,
01:47would you consider entering into partnership with me?
01:51Partnership?
01:51I intend to semi-retire and I thought that 40% ownership
01:57of the Lady Emily might appeal,
02:00with the backing of the Aylward estate, of course.
02:02I'm afraid I don't have access to the Aylward estate capital,
02:06Mr. Scarisbrick, and neither does my husband.
02:09Everything is under the control of my mother-in-law, Lavinia.
02:12Ah, of course, dear, difficult Lavinia.
02:16I remember her from our dancing days.
02:19Nevertheless, I would like you to at least consider the offer.
02:23Perhaps you could put your wiles to work.
02:29Hey, look, you've got to calm down.
02:32All right?
02:32And you've got to sit down.
02:34And then we can work things out.
02:36Look, if there is one thing that we're really good at as a family,
02:39it is working our problem.
02:40I didn't do this as part of the family, Dad.
02:42I did it on my own.
02:43And you have fun, did you?
02:45It was fun-tastic.
02:47While it lasted.
02:54Hey.
02:56This isn't your fault.
02:59Eh?
03:00How beautiful.
03:09Oh, Peril!
03:12I thought we had mice.
03:13Which aren't unheard of, even in the best-managed mansion flats.
03:16I was feeling the heat.
03:18I think it's that continental quilt.
03:21I don't think they'll catch on over here.
03:23The winters aren't cold enough.
03:25I'll swap you with this candlewick.
03:27Tomorrow.
03:28No.
03:35Sister, if you don't want to take the diuretics anymore, I accept that.
03:43You're not going to dissuade me?
03:46No.
03:49I tried to.
03:51Out of love.
03:54As we discussed.
03:56And now I will stop.
03:59Out of respect.
04:08Good morning.
04:09Good morning.
04:11Good morning.
04:12Rosalind.
04:12I went on an early morning excursion to a number of news stations and bought bridal magazines
04:18in all of them.
04:19I have no time to get anything made.
04:20There are superb ready-to-wear options these days.
04:23And every boutique worth knowing will be listed in the small ads.
04:26I've never even decided if I'm going to wear white.
04:28And the weather's going to be cold.
04:30It's a wedding dress.
04:31Why would you not want white?
04:33There are wonderful options in lace that would look divine with a long sleeve.
04:38Delicate, virginal, and no-one will see your goosebumps.
04:42I've just had two very interesting phone calls.
04:45First St Cusperts telling me that Mrs Rhoda Mollocks is pressing for an early discharge
04:50after a cholecystectomy.
04:52She's not going to be very well at all.
04:54Should I add her to the district nursing list?
04:56Thank you, Nurse Clifford.
04:57But then I had Mrs Mollocks ring to say that their elder daughter is expecting
05:02and in need of our attention.
05:04I'll put Mrs Turner on to this.
05:06She knows the family well.
05:09Nurse Crane, I'm afraid I'd need to speak to you about Sister Monica Joan.
05:16There isn't a GP on this earth that would force a determined woman of 90-odd
05:21to take medication if she doesn't want to.
05:23All it will do is make her more unhappy.
05:25She's almost cheery this morning.
05:28If anything, you'd think she was on the mend.
05:31Well, don't bother her with any urine or blood tests for now.
05:35The symptoms will speak for themselves.
05:37Thank you, Doctor.
05:39I'll keep you informed as things unfold.
05:45Dr Turner, I have just received the most infuriating communication from Central Supplies,
05:50asking you for the return of every item of council-owned equipment in our possession.
05:55Now?
05:56Um, prior or immediately subsequent to the closure of your facility as appropriate.
06:02Well, the closure itself isn't appropriate.
06:05And every bed, kidney bowl and set of clamps is staying on these premises until the last mother and baby
06:12go out of those doors.
06:13We've included this entirely spurious list of items headed assumed inventory.
06:19It will be consigned to the incinerator and I shall prepare an audit of our own.
06:23The incubator never belonged to Central Supplies.
06:27It was paid for by the people of Poplar because the council wouldn't provide the funds.
06:32They are not having it.
06:35And I'm still a GP.
06:36Send in my next patient.
06:42I don't think your dates are quite right, Belinda.
06:46You feel close to turn to me.
06:48Does that mean I'm going to have it soon?
06:49Very possibly.
06:50She was here all through the summer holidays and as Rhoda keeps telling me there was nothing showing.
06:55Bernie, why don't you go to work until Rhoda arrives in the ambulance?
07:00Belinda and I can work through some tests and I'll make enquiries about her home health.
07:05Mum will tell you she doesn't need one.
07:07And I'll tell her that without one she'll end up back in hospital.
07:11Don't worry.
07:12We'll soon get things organised for both of you.
07:16You are more than welcome.
07:18Mr Franklin will see you at four o'clock.
07:22Viola player with a wry neck and begging to be squeezed in.
07:26I have to say, I could fill your brother's diary twice over and there'd still be people weeping at the
07:31gates.
07:32I was thinking you might like to have a weekly clinic at the Lady Emily when I start as matron
07:36there.
07:37Have you told anyone at Ninata's house yet?
07:39That I'm moving?
07:42I'll speak to Sister Julia when she's back from the mother house.
07:45Are you afraid how she might react?
07:46I'm terrified.
07:48Not because she'll be angry, but because she'll be quite calm.
07:52Not because she'll be disappointed, but that she'll be accepting.
07:57But worst of all, I'm terrified she'll smile and wrap her arms around me and tell me it's all God's
08:05plan.
08:06What if it is God's plan?
08:08Then I resent it.
08:10We've spent years and years and years trying to determine and do the best for the women of Poplar.
08:20But in the end it all counts for nothing.
08:23Because some great imaginary being decided otherwise.
08:28Well, just because God is invisible doesn't make him imaginary.
08:35Rhoda, I need to take your blood pressure.
08:38And then I want you upstairs and resting in bed.
08:41Just let us hear from the Thalidomide Society and the campaign.
08:44They need dealing with.
08:46And I need to talk to Belinda.
08:49She's upstairs.
08:51I think she was feeling quite...
08:54anxious.
08:57Belinda!
09:01I need to say what all mums say, don't I?
09:06I need to say you're not the first.
09:10And you won't be the last.
09:15It'll be all right, love.
09:18We've got through worse than this.
09:21I never got through worse than this.
09:27I wish to sit in the chair.
09:30And I find myself desirous of a pomegranate.
09:36That would be most unwise.
09:38Pomegranates are extremely high in potassium.
09:41Can I fetch you some other nice fruit from the market?
09:45I would like you to summon someone from this establishment.
09:52Albion and Sans is an undertaker's.
09:55And I will have a pomegranate.
09:59I'll never finish with God.
10:02And I'll never question Him.
10:04It's only myself I'm confused about.
10:07And what I want.
10:09And whether it's right for me to want it.
10:12I know you want a child, Meryl.
10:15But is there more to it than that?
10:18I've wanted a child.
10:20So much.
10:22It filled my every aching moment.
10:26My every waking thought.
10:28But now...
10:31I've started my menopause.
10:36I've left it all too late.
10:44I loved Susan from the moment I saw her.
10:48So did I.
10:51But I was scared.
10:53About what you'd think.
10:56You and Perry.
10:58Because I knew your lives had changed.
11:01I knew...
11:02We were all headed somewhere.
11:06That wasn't normal.
11:07Susan was normal.
11:09To us.
11:10Sometimes I only remembered she was different when I saw other people's faces.
11:14She made us more of a gang though, didn't she?
11:17Still does.
11:19Malick's is against the world.
11:22And you were never Jasper Linda after she came along.
11:26You were Susan's sister.
11:28I don't want you to think I'm not proud of that.
11:32But I had to look at everything that way.
11:35And everybody looked at me that way.
11:36When I went to university, I wasn't Susan's sister.
11:42And when I thought I was wanted.
11:45That I was special.
11:47I was just so thrilled.
11:50I did stupid, stupid things.
11:53If that's because of anything that I did.
11:57Then I was stupid too.
12:03Dr. Turner.
12:04Phillip Harry.
12:06That son of yours is shaping up quite nicely.
12:09We'll make an obstetrician of him yet.
12:11I'm still hoping to make him a GP.
12:13Later this month.
12:14We're trying out some new diagnostic technology.
12:16I thought you might send some patients my way.
12:19Of course.
12:19In return for a preview.
12:22Were you taken by surprise when I requested your attendance?
12:26We genuinely look after the deceased, Sister Monica Jones.
12:30But it seems to me that caring for the dying matters just as much.
12:35I do not fear death.
12:38I am however beset by all manner of opinions.
12:42About your funeral.
12:43There are rites and rituals that are prescribed.
12:47And I embrace them.
12:49But I find I cannot rest.
12:52Lest my farewell is not managed in the way it ought to be.
12:56If you explain to me.
12:58Why you think that is.
12:59I can help.
13:01By working out what you should do.
13:09Fred!
13:11Fred!
13:13What's the matter, Sister?
13:15Sister Monica Jones has asked for the wheelchair.
13:18Oh, blimey.
13:19Is it still in the shed?
13:24I've been using it to transport compost.
13:27I thought she'd approve of that.
13:35Nanata's house made by speaking.
13:37Sis, it's me.
13:39Matthew's been trying to get hold of you.
13:41I'm on a house call, Geoffrey. What's the matter?
13:42It's your ma-in-law, the other Lady Aylward.
13:45Sis, she's had a massive heart attack.
13:47Matthew's already left for the airport.
13:49They quarrelled so badly when she took over the company.
13:52He'll be desperate to see her.
13:53I'm afraid it's too late.
13:57Sometimes I think it's a market that has changed at least.
14:00The produce always marked the changing of the seasons.
14:04Even during times of war.
14:06I remember some winters, there was nothing on these vegetables except turnips and dried peas.
14:14All right, Sister.
14:16Fancy a few bananas on the house.
14:20My eyes are dimmer than once they were.
14:24It is Mr. Morris, is it not?
14:28Who wants to know? The old Bill?
14:33The sisters brought all of our kids into the world, but you delivered the first one and the last.
14:41Which was a fortling breach.
14:44I recall that now.
14:46While Mildred said afterwards, don't you ever charge her for bananas again.
14:51How about a few chrysamps, Sister?
14:53Oh, thank you.
14:56I don't deserve such generosity.
14:59I'd let them be the judge of that.
15:09The flags beneath these wheels are worn quite smooth.
15:17One thinks about the feet that made them, sir.
15:21The brides.
15:24The mothers of a thousand infants brought to be baptized.
15:32The mourners.
15:37I see a few churches in my line of work.
15:41I always reckon this one is the best.
15:46Do you ever pray, Mr. Mollocks?
15:51I have felt the inclination once or twice.
15:59I will be buried at the mother house.
16:04But I want my requiem to take place here.
16:10I am not only leaving this earth, Mr. Mollocks.
16:13I am leaving Poplar.
16:16And it is my home.
16:22Has there ever been a greater indicator of a shotgun wedding status than a hastily buttercreamed vanilla sponge?
16:31Pick your nozzle.
16:33I'll do the small rosettes, you can do the large ones.
16:36I do so wish you were able to come.
16:39I always loved to party.
16:41Almost more than anything.
16:43When I was a nun, I was always sat on the sidelines.
16:46Now not a nun.
16:48However temporarily.
16:50And banished.
16:52I could give a good account of myself in the Foxtrot once upon a time.
16:56Oh, I adore a Foxtrot.
16:59I also know of a lovely lounge bar where they play all the right tunes and serve resplendent cocktails.
17:06I'll take you there if you like.
17:08I'd like to be anywhere where I'm not on the fringes.
17:14This campaign is making you ill.
17:15You've got to give it a mess, Rowan.
17:17Where's that going to get anyone?
17:19Susan is never, ever going to be independent.
17:22I think about that every day.
17:23What good are you going to be if you rip your stitches out?
17:25Do you want me to carry you up?
17:28Yes, so I can't hear them.
17:30I think they're doing quite well, don't you?
17:53For a moment.
17:54I thought she was Sister Maud.
17:58I think I've heard of Sister Maud.
18:01But she passed away long before my time.
18:05She was the infirmarian.
18:09And she loved her deathbed more than any birthing chamber.
18:14The end of life was always more compelling to her than its commencement.
18:24Sometimes I saw her weep.
18:28She wept when she died.
18:32But religious are supposed to welcome the end when it is offered to us.
18:41I think...
18:45It is offered to me now.
18:47No, Sister.
18:49You were the one who foretold it.
18:53What do you mean?
18:54At Christmas.
18:56When we saw another pass through the veil from this world to the next.
19:04I can't recall his name, but his eyes were bright.
19:11Like Robins.
19:14Mr. Fisher.
19:18He was met by all who loved him.
19:23And you said the sisters would come for me.
19:29When you die?
19:32I saw Sister Maud as clearly as I see you now.
19:41And I know it has begun.
19:50I'm not convinced it's imminent.
19:52But she's asked to see the priest.
19:55I will come back tomorrow.
19:57I was already preparing to leave.
20:00As there have been discussions and a vote.
20:03And I have news to impart.
20:05Will you impart it when you get home?
20:07Yes.
20:09Please.
20:10Just stay with our sister now.
20:12I won't leave her for a moment.
20:16Oh, come on, lass.
20:18We're in this together.
20:21There's going to be a wedding.
20:24That's life though, isn't it?
20:27And I didn't dare tell Sister Julianne the other thing she asked for.
20:34So, a little word told us you fancy the gin and tonic.
20:38You better drink it because we had to go to the off license specially.
20:42I have heard the beverage mentioned so often in my lifetime.
20:47And always in such approving terms.
20:52I thought it a shame.
20:54I was so ignorant.
20:56Well, we all fear keeping your liquids off.
20:59Go on.
21:09I declare myself enamored.
21:22I declare myself enamored.
21:28For a wedding.
21:29I'm looking forward to the trifle.
21:31I love trifle.
21:33Phyllis had to put it back in the fridge.
21:34The custard hadn't set yet.
21:36Are you serving the bride breakfast in bed in the morning, Millicent?
21:39I most certainly am.
21:43I've also thought of an additional embellishment.
21:49Welcome back, sister!
22:14Welcome back, sister!
22:15Hiya.
22:16Hi, Broadbo.
22:20We put some peppermints on the tray.
22:33Saltfish, ackee and fried dumpling.
22:37You need a proper breakfast inside you today of all days.
22:41Thank you for being my witness, Mrs. Wallis.
22:43I am not your witness.
22:46God is your witness.
22:48Even if the wedding is in our registry office.
22:52Is that shirt ready, Mrs. Buckle?
22:55Well, I'm not satisfied with the right handcuff.
22:58Oh, by the way, Cyril,
23:00Fred wondered which firm you booked your taxes with.
23:03Muzzy's Mortars.
23:05Just in case there's any problems.
23:10Thank you for your patience, ladies.
23:12May I present the bride.
23:15Oh, my God!
23:20Pinard to the ready!
23:21Oh, my God!
23:25Woo!
23:26Woo!
23:26Woo!
23:28Woo!
23:29Woo!
23:29Woo!
23:30Woo!
23:36Woo!
23:36Woo!
23:39Woo!
23:41Woo!
23:41Woo!
23:44Woo!
23:45Woo!
23:45Father Hillary is hearing her confession.
23:56Will you please repeat after me?
23:58I do solemnly declare that I know not of any lawful impediment
24:04why I, Rosalind Anne Clifford.
24:07I do solemnly declare that I know not of any lawful impediment
24:14why I...
24:17Rosalind Anne Clifford.
24:22Rosalind Anne Clifford.
24:24May not be joined in matrimony to thee, Cyril Alphonse Robinson.
24:30May not be joined in matrimony to thee, Cyril Alphonse Robinson.
24:41Through this holy anointing, may the Lord, in his love and mercy, help you with the grace of the Holy
24:46Spirit.
24:47May the Lord, who frees you from sin, save you, and raise you up.
24:56Amen.
24:57Amen.
25:01I marry you with this ring, because you are more precious to me than all the gold the world contains.
25:11And I marry you with this ring, because a circle is eternal, and our love will never end.
25:25Receive, sister, this food for thy journey, the body of our Lord Jesus Christ.
25:31May he preserve thee from the malicious enemy, and bring thee to everlasting life.
25:37Amen.
25:39Amen.
25:40Amen.
25:42Amen.
26:19It is quite wonderfully made.
26:23When I made my vows to Christ, we were told a single lily must suffice.
26:32I should have liked that better.
26:36You are radiant. Even among brides, it is the child within you, I think. A pearl. Like the pearl you
26:50wear on your finger.
26:53Who told you about the child?
26:55It is supposed to be a secret.
26:58Perhaps, as the body fades, the senses grow sharper.
27:05I have a gift for your infant. You must not leave without it.
27:12The teddy bear?
27:21Oh, Sister Monica Joan.
27:25Your child is a child of this century. It has both your features in its face. And I delighted at
27:36you.
27:41And when you got the shoes to tie to the taxi?
27:44The trouble is there is no taxi. I booked it in advance and there is no sign of it.
28:05What's this, Fred? We thought you should have something special.
28:31Hello, love. This is Mrs Mullocks. Could you get your mum and tell her it's about Belinda?
28:42Her hands started to go cold.
28:50I'll call Dr Turner. He has to be kept informed.
29:01Dad. I keep thinking about Susan and her legs and her arms. I mean the artificial ones. They just don't
29:14work. She has to be pushed and parked like luggage or something.
29:19There's no alternative, Perry. We had a talk in college today about electric wheelchairs.
29:26Electric? Like you plug it in?
29:28No. They have a built-in 100 watt motor and rear wheel drive.
29:34Why don't you tell the society? Maybe they can fix it for Susan to try one.
29:40Do you reckon she could steer an electric one herself?
29:42Well, we'd have to give it a go. Dad. She needs us to chase everything that's new.
29:51Good girl, Belinda. Good girl. This one will soon be over.
29:57Oh, they just keep coming though. That's the nature of childbirth, love.
30:03Shall I pop and get you some more painkillers?
30:06In a minute, maybe.
30:08It feels so strange with all those empty beds.
30:12You're our only patient, Belinda.
30:15And the delivery room's all set up for when you're ready to move through.
30:18Mrs. Turner was saying this might be the last baby ever born here.
30:23You're lucky to get in before it closes down.
30:27Ugh. Awful.
30:29Mmm.
30:30Now, it's absolutely crucial that he wins this final frame before the mid-session interlude.
30:42Don't I get a beer?
30:43You've got crisps.
30:45We need you to listen to our presentation about why we should get a colour television.
30:50One.
30:50Wildlife programmes are very educational and much more educational in colour.
30:55Two.
30:55If Christopher comes back from Hong Kong, he'll be able to watch Trumpton in colour.
31:00Three.
31:01Timothy will come home and watch things like the old Grey Whistle Test,
31:04which, surprisingly enough, is in colour.
31:07Hang on. Hang on.
31:08Why are you doing this when your mother's out here?
31:11It's because she always says you're the soft touch and she isn't.
31:15Fly me to the moon.
31:18Let me play among the stars.
31:24Let me see what spring's like on Jupiter and Mars.
31:31In other words, hold my hand.
31:40In other words, baby kiss me.
31:45You look simply ravishing.
31:48And rather appropriately, this cocktail comprising gin, lemon juice and creme de peche is known as Perfect Lady.
32:01Oh.
32:02I might yet find out what a hangover is like.
32:08Philip.
32:14How lovely to see you, Geoffrey.
32:16Is Alistair with you?
32:18Oh, propping up the bar as usual.
32:20Flatner refuses to join me on the dance floor.
32:22I do so envy you, your delightful partner.
32:26Oh, this is my darling friend, Beryl.
32:28Beryl, may I present Philip Parry.
32:31How lovely to meet you.
32:33Enchanté.
32:48Fresh hot water bottle.
32:50I think I saw a shiver.
32:53You're done in, lass.
32:54I'll fetch you if things change.
32:57You go to bed.
32:59Leave the night shift to me.
33:03Something old, something new.
33:07Something horrible, something blue.
33:13I've still got memories to cherish.
33:19Oh, please.
33:21What, please?
33:21Can't you just pull it out?
33:23It's just she seems to go limp every time she has a pain.
33:26You've got to push, love.
33:28Push.
33:30Good to see.
33:51That's it, Belinda.
33:53Push into your bottom again.
33:54Like you did last time.
33:56I think they're on the bed's out.
33:58Good girl, Belinda.
33:59Oh!
34:00Oh!
34:01Oh!
34:02Oh!
34:04Oh!
34:05Oh!
34:10Have things changed?
34:11They're starting to.
34:13You get dressed and I'll tell Sister Julienne.
34:23I might have known you'd put in an appearance with Angelina.
34:28Some of us know when a job needs finishing.
34:32You, meanwhile, have shilly-shallied long enough.
34:35Even the Almighty's patience has worn thin.
34:40What's it like?
34:44Where I will go?
34:47It's everything we were promised.
34:51And all that you have worked for.
34:54what's it like?
34:58Nothing's done at all.
34:59Come on baby.
35:03You!
35:12I don't see me...
35:28and you have a daughter oh bang on twenty past three and you put me out of a job Belinda
35:36well
35:36done would you like to do something very special Rhoda and cut the cord
36:05oh
36:06oh
36:06oh
36:06oh
36:09oh
36:10oh
36:11oh
36:12oh
36:12oh
36:12oh
36:15oh
36:45There is no pulse.
36:49Oh, lass.
37:00I want to say, how can a heart like hers stop beating?
37:08How can a life like hers come to an end?
37:15She'll be up in the window to let her soul out.
37:20When Sister Julian gets here, there's no hurry.
37:27Would you like me to pray with you until she comes?
37:41Rest eternal, grant unto her, O Lord.
37:44May her soul and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest at peace.
37:50Amen.
37:54Amen.
37:56Amen.
38:03She really has laid down everything she wanted.
38:07And in considerable detail.
38:09Even that she wants to be wheeled to the church on a costumunger's cart.
38:14A proper poplar funeral.
38:17We will do everything she asks.
38:20Meanwhile, Mr. Mollocks, I believe you became a grandfather last night.
38:24I did.
38:26I did.
38:28Don't go.
38:34I'll have to sign the certificate.
38:37But you can do the checks.
38:41Torch and stethoscope.
38:44That's all you need.
38:49Did her heart beat first?
38:51Just as if she was still with us.
39:04I feel as though I should be talking to her.
39:08I always think that.
39:13It's okay, sister.
39:17You're in good hands.
39:30Geoffrey.
39:32It's time for me to go.
39:35Where?
39:36Back to the order.
39:38I was always going to have to choose.
39:40And you don't want to choose this?
39:43I left because I wanted a child.
39:48This isn't a life that could give me that.
39:51I could find you someone who can.
39:52There are hordes of suitable men out there.
39:55They come charging down the thoroughfares of London like the Hun.
39:58And I'm a dab hand with a shark net.
40:01And with a poison dart and a blowpipe.
40:04Geoffrey.
40:05This isn't to do with you.
40:08I've been beaten by my own biology.
40:12And I belong in the order.
40:15I earn that life.
40:18If I go back, I can hold babies every day.
40:25I love them every day.
40:28And that won't hurt you?
40:31Not now.
40:34Because I know the things I dreamed of weren't meant for me.
40:50What does a poor bear do?
40:53Well, he's one of the people who helped to carry the coffin into the church.
40:59It's considered to be an honour.
41:02Especially if the person that died asked for you.
41:05Who else did she ask?
41:08Fred, of course.
41:10And Dr. Turner and Timothy.
41:12And Cyril.
41:14And Geoffrey.
41:15And she put Miss Higgins Harry down as a reserve.
41:19I'm a proper man.
41:21Yes.
41:23Because you're a proper man too.
41:26I would do it.
41:28And I would be proud.
41:32Beryl, you know, I'll walk you all the way to the front door if you want me to.
41:37No, you'd best not.
41:40I need to say goodbye to Beryl too.
41:44Maybe it's best if I leave her here.
41:46With me?
41:49She'll always be with you.
41:51And whenever there's chutney to be made.
41:56Costumes cobbled together.
41:58Or happy family times to be had again in the convent parlour.
42:04Sister Veronica will always be so pleased to see you.
42:09And there will be happy family times, won't there?
42:11Yes.
42:15Don't disappear.
42:32I'm not scared of new beginnings, sister.
42:35I've seen too many babies being born.
42:38And you will wait until we know exactly where we're going?
42:41We had a long conversation about waiting once.
42:45In the wreckage of a train.
42:49Waiting is what we do.
42:51Yes.
42:53We'll do this together.
42:58And with that, I suppose I ought to pray.
43:01I have always left that to the experts.
43:09Do you have a moment, Nurse Green?
43:11I'm having to start the paperwork to transfer all of our expectant mother's notes.
43:18It's a pleasure to postpone it.
43:20I applied for an acting sister's job at St Cuthbert's.
43:24And they've asked me to go for an interview.
43:26Oh, lass.
43:27Well done.
43:30But it's on the day of the funeral.
43:33Oh.
43:40If you do the interview at the appointed time, you should get to the church before the end.
43:46But you don't think that would be disrespectful?
43:51The reverse.
43:54We are burying a woman whose whole life was defined by her profession.
44:00She's probably up there now putting a word in for you.
44:09We are all facing loss.
44:11And we are facing change.
44:13The death of our sister and the alteration of our practice are not linked.
44:18But the sadness feels the same because it is time itself that has brought both these things about.
44:26I notice you say alteration, Sister Julianne.
44:30And not closure.
44:32Sister Veronica, Sister Catherine and I have decided that Ninata's house will become a house of prayer.
44:40And of charity.
44:42Whilst we discern our next steps.
44:44Can you say what sort of steps you might be considering?
44:48As we've already discussed with Dr. Turner, there are three potential new medical missions.
44:55All of which would involve at least a year abroad.
44:59One of them would be in the Gilbert and Ellis Islands.
45:02One of them would be in British Columbia.
45:04And one would be in a remote part of Australia.
45:08We ask for your prayers and your patience.
45:14And that as many of you as are able stay with us on this journey.
45:21All will be well.
45:23I promise you.
45:27Before the cortege moves on to the church, Sister Julianne will read a short verse at the request of the
45:36lady we are honouring today.
45:41The poem is called The Old Astronomer Talks to His Pupil.
45:48Though my soul may set in darkness, it will rise in perfect light.
45:57I have loved the stars too fondly.
46:01To be fearful of the night.
46:15Thank you, gentlemen.
46:31Nurse Highland, Sister Marcus has provided glowing references for your recent spell on our wards.
46:38But you also have excellent testimonials from your district work.
46:44Why do you want to return to a hospital environment?
46:47That's not an easy question to answer, Matron.
46:51Because it presupposes that my own enjoyment is the thing that matters.
46:56What matters most is the patient.
46:58The person who needs my care.
47:00Indeed.
47:01And I feel that going forward, I can give the best of myself to them.
47:05In a place that is controlled, and orderly, and concerned with delivering excellence.
47:10And you don't feel that you can do that on the district.
47:13Things will improve, I'm sure.
47:15But, not at the present time.
47:20Step.
47:22Step.
47:25Step.
47:27Step.
47:29Step.
47:30Thank you, gentlemen.
47:32You see the body of our sister Monica Joan, with confidence in God, who raised the Lord Jesus from the
47:38dead.
47:38Thank you, everybody.
47:57Amen.
48:18ZANG EN MUZIEK
48:32ZANG EN MUZIEK
48:57ZANG EN MUZIEK
48:58ZANG EN MUZIEK
49:09ZANG EN MUZIEK
49:15ZANG EN MUZIEK
49:21because we have lost her
49:25we have lost her
49:29and today as we gather round the emptiness
49:33that she has left behind
49:36that space becomes not a void
49:39but a vessel filled with love
49:44for her and from her
49:48from ourselves and for each other
49:53we may not know what the future holds
49:56but we can all say our lives contained her
50:03and that binds us for eternity
50:15in paradise
50:18in paradise
50:22in paradise
50:27in paradise
51:17I've been trying Victoria out since this morning.
51:21Oh, I like it.
51:23Yeah.
51:32Perfect.
51:38Rob, epitome of authority and poise.
51:40Do turn around so I can see the back.
51:44You don't need to see the back, Mr. Scarisbrick.
51:47Because the back has nothing at all to do with what I'm about to tell you.
51:50Well, I'm not expecting any discussion of my offer, given your unfortunate family situation.
51:55My unfortunate family situation actually has had unexpected repercussions.
52:00My husband now controls Aylward Estates, and I've been given a seat on the board.
52:05So you're interested in buying a share of the clinic?
52:08I'm not interested in 40%.
52:1155 would be better.
52:13That way there's no confusion.
52:15We all know who's in charge.
52:30Is that Nurse Rosalyn Robinson?
52:32Because she is looking at Sister Joyce Highland.
52:35You got the chance!
52:43Ah, there she is.
52:45You all ready for the big event?
52:46I have an uncomfortably full bladder.
52:49But I believe you're all going to see something quite amazing.
52:53It is quite space age.
53:02I'm sorry they won't let you in.
53:07Now, what you are about to witness is a live examination of the gravid uterus using a method
53:13known as B-Mode ultrasonography.
53:16The transducer emits pulses of sound into the maternal abdomen, and the returning echoes
53:23are converted into an image in real time.
53:27No radiation, no needles, and no discomfort.
53:32Are you ready, Mother?
53:34Yes, Mr. Parry.
53:58I think an exhibition of photographs and a tea party is a delightful way to conclude the old era.
54:07Dr. Turner is greatly relieved that you're staying on as his district nurse.
54:12I think he was afraid that you might retire.
54:15Well, I'm already eligible for my pension, so I could.
54:18But why would I want to?
54:20I love my work.
54:22To give it up would be like resigning from myself.
54:25Likewise.
54:27Look, I suppose one day even dear Dr. Turner won't need us any more.
54:34But when that comes to pass, I'm inclined to think you and I might have some new adventures.
54:41Dare I ask what you have in mind?
54:45I thought we could set up a detective agency.
54:50I could investigate people via public records and you could use your advanced motorists' credentials
55:00to trail them or even give chase.
55:09I think we should play on our spinsterly status, perhaps.
55:18Erm...
55:19The Miss Adventures Agency?
55:21Miss Alliance?
55:23Yeah.
55:24Mr. Meaners?
55:27I've seen cards in phone boxes from someone called Mr. Meaners.
55:32Oh, sorry.
55:33Here we go.
55:35That's the Worcester sauce.
55:38Well, I think how soon we run out of time
55:45Looking back at what I've done in my time
55:51My accomplishments are few
55:57But for my days of loving you
56:03If I've never gone too far in this world
56:11When I might have made my mark in this world
56:18I had better things to do
56:23I had better things to do
56:25I had my days of loving you
56:31Let the others go their way
56:37Seeking more and more
56:43Give me just one yesterday
56:50Filled with love like yours
56:56I have nothing to regret in this life
57:03I've had all worries to get in this life
57:10Once I lived a dream come true
57:16I had my days of loving you
57:26There have always been goodbyes at Nonada's house
57:32And there have always been endings
57:35Year after year
57:37There have always been some drawing down of blinds
57:42Some closing of doors
57:44Some waving away of voyages and exiles
57:50We have grieved because there was no love without pain
57:54And we survived because the love was always greater
58:04There will always be another chapter
58:07And more change
58:10The world is forever evolving
58:13And the winds are sometimes cold
58:16But it is what we carry safe within us
58:21That will stay the same
58:25Hope is the pearl inside the oyster
58:28The seed in its sacred husk
58:32Hidden in the sweet dark earth
58:35Until the spring comes
59:04The seed in the sweet dark earth
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