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Everyone is in shock when an eccentric woman moves into Daddy's bedroom, claiming to be his fiancée and the sisters' stepmother-to-be, and it's up to Hyacinth to break up the insane engagement and get rid of the woman for good.

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00:04is that for me it says bucket on the envelope it's bouquet b-u-c-k-e-t bouquet
00:14the accent on the second syllable well it's for this address anyway
00:20what's wrong now i never like to handle these things too freely until i have some idea who
00:25it's from but does it matter it matters enormously some total stranger may have
00:31licked this envelope not to mention the stamp there may be some prepared to gamble with their
00:37health but i think a certain reserve is called for against the tongues of strangers
00:44is this all are you sure there isn't a letter from my son nothing else but he's always writing
00:50to his mother as well as ringing me regularly sheridan is extremely thoughtful
00:55maybe he's trying telepathy if that's an example of post office humor they've no right to keep
01:02putting their charges up oh just off dear you know i wonder sometimes about a bow tie wouldn't suit you
01:15for you dear oh i never wear bow ties well you should you're still only the deputy in your department
01:23perhaps if you wore a bow tie you'd be the chief i don't think the promotion system is based on
01:29bow ties
01:29you're too naive richard these things matter you'd stand out more in a bow tie especially one that
01:36spins round and lights up don't be silly dear you should do it for me and for sheridan sheridan deserves
01:44a
01:45father full of executive stress wearing a bow tie and where's your briefcase i've nothing to carry
02:15i've forgotten something dear
02:26see you this evening
02:29morning les oh good morning richard oh good morning elizabeth
02:42can you see him in a bow tie well not from behind
02:48he's thinking of wearing one he wants to look more aggressively managerial
02:54you're not a studio do you think oh don't ask me i hate making decisions well you don't have to
03:00do
03:00you really you live next door to me
03:03be ready at 9 30 elizabeth for what for the charity shop it's our day for the charity shop
03:10oh my goodness i've forgotten the charity shop best foot forward elizabeth it's a very important day
03:17we shall be serving with mrs. nugent mrs. counsellor nugent
03:31unslow
03:39there's a woman in dad's bedroom
03:42well wake him don't tell me
03:46he's awake he brought her in she wasn't there last night he must have sneaked out again while we
03:53were in bed what do you want me to do about it i'm just consulting you i thought that's what
03:59husbands are for do you know you're going to be sorry one of these days when you've overloaded me
04:07she says she's his fiancee oh well that's all right then close the door on your way out
04:13uh...
04:15it's going to go mad
04:23yeah
04:24Far round, yes, Elizabeth.
04:26Well, it's only...
04:27Ah, the telephone.
04:30It's probably Sheridan.
04:32He's always so thoughtful,
04:34so considerate of his mother.
04:36Coming, Sheridan!
04:38Can I bring the car?
04:43Sheridan!
04:45Oh, it's you, Daisy.
04:47I was expecting Sheridan.
04:49He rings me incessantly.
04:52Daddy.
04:54Daddy's moved what into his room?
04:59Just stay there, I'm coming.
05:07That was my sister, Daisy.
05:10Daddy's developed a little problem.
05:12I'm sorry.
05:14I promised I'd call on our way.
05:17Oh, yes, of course.
05:19Is it something he picked up?
05:21I'm afraid it sounds very much like...
05:37I don't think I've ever seen your sister Daisy's house.
05:40Have a house in...
05:41No!
05:42No, I don't believe you have.
05:45Is it a nice house?
05:47Well, I'd really rather we were going to my sister Violet's.
05:50You remember Violet?
05:51She married that turf accountant.
05:53He built that big house with a sauna and room for a pony.
05:56You've heard me speak of Violet.
05:58Frequently.
05:59You'd like Violet's.
06:01Maybe I like daisies.
06:03Well, possibly you may.
06:04You well may.
06:06What kind of a house is daisies?
06:08Actually, but...
06:10It's quite like one of these.
06:13Yes.
06:14In fact, it's very like one of these.
06:17Come to think of it, it is one of them.
06:20Yes.
06:21Yes, here it is.
06:30Now, you stay there, Elizabeth.
06:32And don't move.
06:34Oh, all right.
06:35I won't invite you in, in case Daddy's contracted something unsightly.
06:40With my regards to Daisy?
06:42Hmm?
06:43Oh, I will.
06:43Yes.
06:44Yes, thank you.
06:46I will.
07:11I will.
09:17I didn't hear a car.
09:19How did you get here?
09:20My neighbour, Elizabeth, gave me a lift.
09:22Oh, well, let's bring her in.
09:23No, no.
09:25She sends her regards.
09:27I didn't see a car.
09:29She's just round the corner, waiting.
09:31Morning, Iseth.
09:32Come for the wedding.
09:35Why is it one always sees so much of Onslow?
09:39Does he never cover himself entirely?
09:42He likes to keep his arms free.
09:44I don't know why.
09:45He never does much with them.
09:47Where they're going for their honeymoon.
09:49Oh, it's not funny, Onslow.
09:50It's not bad for starters.
09:54Onslow, you're not going to sit there watching television when Daddy is the victim of a cunning plot.
09:59Who is this unscrupulous female?
10:01I've never seen her before.
10:03I don't know where he found her.
10:04Poor Daddy.
10:05When he should be enjoying his declining years.
10:08I think he is enjoying his declining years.
10:10She is upstairs in his bedroom.
10:13You haven't let her into Daddy's bedroom.
10:15She's just sitting there in a chair.
10:18He's fast asleep.
10:19Goodness.
10:20Well, we must get rid of her.
10:22She won't go.
10:23Have you spoken to her firmly?
10:25I tried that.
10:26I even used the ultimate threat I sent Onslow.
10:29Why don't you go home, I said.
10:31Bog off, she said.
10:34Look, we've got to get her out of Daddy's bedroom before it radically affects his pensionable status.
10:57What's going on?
10:59Nothing.
11:00She's just sitting there without moving.
11:03For a moment, I thought it was Onslow.
11:06It's remarks like that that hope to cool the first furious fires of our marriage.
11:10Now, don't start arguing.
11:11What's Daddy doing?
11:12He's still asleep.
11:13There's the answer.
11:15She forced herself on him while he was still asleep.
11:20Daddy.
11:24I am his oldest daughter.
11:26I have been consulted in this matter.
11:29And it has been decided that you can't stay here.
11:32He offered me marriage.
11:35Daddy has not been well.
11:37I've got witnesses.
11:38Daddy is sometimes not altogether logical.
11:42He offered me marriage.
11:45Look, you cannot take advantage of an ailing old man.
11:48He took advantage of me.
11:56I think you must have misunderstood him.
12:01Oh, I understood him.
12:03He offered me marriage.
12:05He offered me marriage.
12:07Haven't you got a home to go to?
12:09Certainly.
12:11It's here.
12:14We're going to need a bigger teapot.
12:16You'll need nothing of the kind.
12:18This lady is going.
12:20I can't just leave him.
12:22I mean, what kind of basis is that for a marriage?
12:27He'll probably have forgotten all about you when he wakes up.
12:29He'll want to play with his trains.
12:31Trains?
12:33Oh, I like trains.
12:34I can play with trains.
12:37What about your family?
12:39Won't they be missing you?
12:41I've only got a son.
12:42Ah.
12:43A son?
12:45I have a son, too.
12:47You can't desert him.
12:49They need us.
12:49He's 45 years old.
12:54A very tricky age.
12:58I'll have to go.
12:59Elizabeth is waiting and Mrs. Councillor Nugent.
13:02It's my day for the charity shop.
13:03What are we going to do with the woman?
13:05She could make a four for brag.
13:07I've got the son's address.
13:09I shall call and make sure he fetches her home.
13:11Now, I must go.
13:17She's a real organiser, our heart.
13:19She's a real...
13:21Onslaug.
13:21I don't know.
14:00I don't know.
14:32I'm sorry to keep you waiting.
14:34Is everything all right?
14:36Hmm?
14:38How was your father?
14:41Remarkably relaxed.
14:48Just turn left here, Elizabeth.
14:50I have a call to make.
14:51Here?
14:52This is the address.
14:56You want this street?
14:58No.
15:00My charitable duties bring me here.
15:03Someone you know?
15:04No.
15:04No, no, no.
15:06Total stranger.
15:07No.
15:12No.
15:21No.
15:25No.
15:27No.
15:35No.
15:39Mr. Duxbury?
15:41Duxbury? Duxbury?
15:43Never heard of him. You heard of a Duxbury?
15:45Not around here. He's never heard of him either.
15:47You shouldn't be asking us anyway.
15:49We just happen to be here delivering these boxes of waste paper for recycling.
15:53But I got this address from his mother.
15:55Mother? She's gone off to be married.
15:58Oh, no, she hasn't. She rang me this morning.
16:01So you are the son?
16:03You know how it is. You forget things.
16:07What can we do for you?
16:09You can go and get her back. That's what you can do.
16:11Back. Back.
16:13I've only just got rid of her.
16:15You'll find her at this address.
16:19I expect her to be gone within the hour.
16:22You can't come between two lovers.
16:25She's taking advantage of a senile gentleman.
16:28It's just what she needs. They'll be great together.
16:34Within the hour.
16:41Mrs. Councillor Nugent.
16:44So sorry we're late.
16:45Just a little family hiccup.
16:47This is my neighbour, Mrs. Elizabeth Warden.
16:52You'll remember Elizabeth.
16:53She's almost always at my candlelight suppers.
16:56I have no time for socialising.
16:59Oh, no, no, that's quite true.
17:01Mrs. Councillor Nugent is famous for her dedication to social service.
17:05Oh, that's nice.
17:06You'll have to try and bring a little happiness to people's lives.
17:10Not too much, mind you, else they start taking things for granted.
17:13Never know when to stop.
17:15Next thing you know, they're behaving in a disgusting manner, enjoying excessive romantic behaviour.
17:21Mrs. Councillor Nugent is a force in the community dedicated to the suppression of excessive romantic behaviour.
17:28Really?
17:28I won't have it.
17:29There's more to life than being all dolled up for the opposite sex.
17:35Hmm?
17:37No!
17:40Sex, yes.
17:41Oh, I do so agree.
17:42I've always warned my Sheridan against females who flaunt themselves at the opposite sex.
17:54If you'll excuse me, I'll just go and check our window display.
18:00Listen, what are you doing now?
18:01Just keep walking, Rose dear.
18:03Whatever you do, don't you bend down.
18:05I forbid you ever to bend down in this vicinity.
18:09I bought some clothing for the shop.
18:12That's so kind of you, dear.
18:14It's much appreciated.
18:16Well, let me take it in, then.
18:17Well, why can't I take it in for you?
18:19Oh, all right.
18:20Take it in.
18:21I don't care.
18:22I don't care about anything.
18:24I find life very bleak in the absence of a very special Mr. Blankinsaw.
18:29Hmm?
18:30I thought it was a Mr. Hepple fight.
18:32Don't you mention that creep to me.
18:34He was shallow.
18:36You were going to commit suicide over him.
18:38But that was before I found out he was shallow.
18:41And that was before I met the real thing.
18:43I remember you threatened to commit suicide over a Mr. Hepple fight.
18:47You wanted Mummy's wedding dress to be buried in.
18:50He wouldn't have fitted me anyway.
18:51I'd have looked dreadful.
18:54And now it's a Mr. Blankinsop.
18:56Yes.
18:58I warn you, Rose, you're still not having Mummy's wedding dress.
19:01Who asked you for it?
19:02Oh, don't worry.
19:03I'm not going to do anything stupid.
19:06I'm finished with men.
19:08I wish you meant it.
19:09Oh, I do mean it.
19:11They're nothing but heartache and trouble.
19:13I know what you mean.
19:15I can never get Richard to fold his pyjamas.
19:18They're not worth it.
19:20I'm determined.
19:22I'm going to spend my life alone.
19:25I think that's very wise, dear.
19:27But you'll need a longer skirt.
19:29I've given up, men.
19:31I've given up worrying about men.
19:33That's what's in the bag.
19:35All my best clothes.
19:38That's very kind of you, dear.
19:41No, let me take it in for you.
19:43I'm sure there's some poor soul who'll appreciate it.
19:45Now, run along home, dear.
19:47And tell them I'll find some way of saving Daddy from a fate worse than senility.
19:52Rose.
19:54Come here.
20:01There's too much interest in the opposite sex.
20:04There's too much if it goes on.
20:05Well, I must say, I've never felt overwhelmed by it.
20:11Just a little charitable gift from a well-wisher.
20:13Our forefathers managed.
20:15They practically went through their entire lives without any interest in the opposite sex.
20:19Well, I may not have broadcast it.
20:21They live plainly.
20:22That's the secret of life, living plainly.
20:24No frills or frippery.
20:34Finance and general purposes.
20:37Oh, Hyacin.
20:38You sound upset.
20:40I have to save your father from what?
20:42Marriage.
20:45At his age, in his condition, won't it interfere with the medication?
20:52I can't just drop everything and go.
20:55All right.
20:56All right, I can drop everything and go.
20:59I use my lunchtime.
21:00He can't be married before lunchtime.
21:04She wants to stay.
21:06We haven't got a big enough teapot.
21:08I think we should reconsider.
21:11Take her home.
21:12I can't take her back now.
21:13She's just found happiness.
21:16It breaks your heart, doesn't it?
21:17We don't want her.
21:19They're in love.
21:21He's still asleep.
21:23I've got weaknesses.
21:24I can't come between a man and his jork, sir.
21:26I don't believe this is happening.
21:28Well, it is, and she wants to stay.
21:31They can write.
21:32She's got witnesses.
21:34I don't know why you dragged me into this.
21:36Well, let her be happy somewhere else.
21:38I demand you to be firm, Richard.
21:40Let's face it, you're firmer than me.
21:43She's going now.
21:44Shouldn't that be firmer than I?
21:47He's an old man.
21:48What's going on?
21:49Dad's been accused of being engaged.
21:52She's got witnesses.
21:53This is out of the question.
21:55We shall take legal advice.
21:56What's it got to do with you?
21:58She's my sister-in-law.
22:00Hard luck.
22:01Never knows her rights.
22:02Is this your mother?
22:03Yeah, brokenhearted.
22:05I can see the resemblance.
22:07You've both got the same powerful profile.
22:09Lucky, let's not stand out here for the benefit of the neighbours.
22:12Let's go.
22:15Go straight to think that I should fall to this
22:17from the peak of my candlelight suppers.
22:23Oh, I can't take any more.
22:28Let me make you a cup of tea.
22:30Not in that kitchen.
22:58It's Mrs. Councilor Nugent.
23:01I hope she didn't see me.
23:03Better let me answer the door.
23:05No.
23:06We can't let word get through to the council chamber
23:09that you've even been seen in this area.
23:15What are you doing?
23:18What is it you want?
23:22I am a foreigner in your country.
23:26I want to return this load of shameless see-through
23:29X-certificate up to no good underwear
23:31that was left in error at the charity shop.
23:34I know this is the right address
23:36because she left her poll tax demand in the bag.
23:39Get Rose.
23:40Fetch Rose.
23:41They're her undies.
23:43Why not please to push them through the letterbox?
23:47You could push most of them through the keyhole.
23:54Here's Mrs. Nugent.
23:56She's brought you other things back.
23:58Oh, goody.
24:00And I never thought I'd need them
24:02in the absence of Mr. Blenkinsop.
24:04Look, I've got to be going now.
24:05Now, you get rid of Mrs. Councilor Nugent.
24:09Wait here.
24:11And if she asks after me,
24:13I am not here.
24:14I have never been here.
24:15And besides which, I'm a foreign extraction.
24:20Precious!
24:22Is it always a madhouse around here?
24:24What do you mean?
24:26I believe you've got something for me.
24:28These are not the kind of garments
24:30we feel comfortable with at the charity shop.
24:32And that's yours, too.
24:37She's right.
24:39Charity begins at home.
24:41And this practically will be your home
24:44if your mother stays with my father.
24:50Mother, are you coming, Mother?
24:54Mother.
24:55I command you, Mother.
24:56We're leaving now.
24:58Oh, God.
25:00Oh, my God.
25:05I wonder if Dad will miss her.
25:08We'll have forgotten she's ever been here.
25:10I hope so.
25:12I'd hate Dad to think that we've broken anything up.
25:15You're a softie.
25:17Mmm.
25:19Why do they have to embrace in the street?
25:22My street.
25:25At least make you put a shirt on.
25:29We must be going.
25:30All my undies back, for no purpose.
25:34I wonder if I ought to ring Mr. Blankensy.
25:37Maybe he must go back to the office.
25:40And I to the charity shop,
25:42where shirts are available at giveaway prices.
25:46Oh.
25:47You can give us a lift, then.
26:01Hello, welcome to England.
26:05Hello, welcome to England.
26:17It's much more than fish and chips.
26:18We've got chicks with the tits and the big filled lips.
26:20Ballyed up kids and the RS6.
26:22Big two fillies, four fillies with a kick.
26:24Lives with more grips that'll creep in your crib.
26:26I smell bacon, I smell pigs.
26:27Till the cash down, get into the whip.
26:29Leeds roll waste and I'm feeling like Hamilton.
26:31Weegros amazing, crops gang grabbing them.
26:32Don't give a fuck in the truck and I'm ramming them.
26:34Fuck the West Yorkshire, police here are stranded.
26:36Don't give a fuck in the truck.

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