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00:00Music
00:12Oh, my God.
00:33Sue, Sue, it'll be all right. It's all right. Come on, love.
00:38It's not all right.
00:42It'll never be all right.
00:45So stop pretending.
00:48Come on, Sue.
00:56Oh, do you want to use the bathroom first?
00:59No, it's OK. I'll wait.
01:06I think so. It's well away.
01:08Yeah, well, this tea can't be all that comfortable.
01:11It's never my business.
01:13What is it?
01:14Well, you're up-keeping in the front room.
01:16It's got to sleep somewhere.
01:20Anyway, you were up early this morning.
01:23Yeah, sorry, I did awake. I took Annie for a walk.
01:25No.
01:26Do you want some breakfast?
01:27No, you sweat yourselves out. I haven't got a business to rush to.
01:30What about her? I'd call her a full-time business.
01:32One I wouldn't know how to go with.
01:34You'll learn.
01:35Case of having to.
01:37Anyway, I'm going to use the bathroom first, OK?
01:40Yeah, right.
01:48Go have your dinner before you go out.
01:50No, I'm going to go and help Lofty in, OK?
01:52Oh, make sure you get something to eat.
01:55What's up with Lofty then?
01:57Can't he look up the place himself?
01:58Daddy's accident-prone, isn't he?
02:00If he's not watched, I'll have the place up in flames.
02:02I'll see you later.
02:03OK, do you.
02:04Do you want some more tea, though?
02:07No.
02:08Do you know what?
02:08I don't have fancy a fag after.
02:10No.
02:11Oh, yeah.
02:11Capstan full strength.
02:13Even a mentholated.
02:15You won't.
02:18I suppose another action-packed day looms head for me.
02:23Are we boring the pants off you or something?
02:26You know how I feel?
02:27Do you remember when Mum went away to Clacton?
02:30How we miss the old bag.
02:31Hmm?
02:33Well, I miss work.
02:36But that laundrette always drives you up the wall.
02:39I know.
02:41I miss the gossips.
02:43I miss the laughs.
02:45And the machines packing up and Doc moaning about her aches and pains.
02:49Hmm.
02:50I think I'll pop over there this afternoon.
02:52Yeah.
02:52Just say hello to Cav.
02:54All right.
02:54But don't overdo it.
02:57Was that the post?
02:58Why?
02:59Are you expecting something?
03:01You know I am.
03:03Two job replies.
03:05You know, I've got a feeling.
03:07Oh, well.
03:07Best...
03:08No, no, no, no.
03:08Don't say it.
03:09It's unlucky.
03:10But if one of those jobs does up,
03:12I'm going to buy the biggest bottle of wallop you ever saw.
03:16Yeah, well, right now.
03:17I settled for that cup of tea you promised us five minutes ago.
03:20Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha.
03:22Tough.
03:31Okay, dear.
03:37Morning, Doctor.
03:38Hi.
03:39All right?
03:40I saw the call so early, but I wanted to see you both, and it's my only chance.
03:44That's all right.
03:44Appreciate it.
03:46How are you, Sue?
03:47I'm fine.
03:48How are you?
03:49Cup of doctor?
03:50No, thanks.
03:50I've just had one, and I've got a dash after the surgery.
03:52We wouldn't want to hold you up.
03:54Sue.
03:55I've, um, got the results of the post-mortem.
04:00It seems that Hassan passed away entirely from natural causes.
04:04Natural?
04:05What do you mean, natural?
04:07You call a tiny baby snuffing it natural?
04:09You doctors make me vomit.
04:11Sue.
04:11It's all right, darling.
04:12I understand.
04:13Do you?
04:13Do you?
04:14I don't think so.
04:16Neither of you know how I feel, and you will never understand.
04:19Sue, what happened is extremely rare.
04:22It's a chance in a million.
04:23Aren't we at the jackpot?
04:24Well, thanks, but no thanks.
04:27Look, nothing you can say will make a penny worth of difference.
04:30Nothing's going to bring our little Hassan back.
04:31Nothing.
04:32Sue.
04:32Nothing!
04:39Sorry about that, Doc.
04:40There's no need to apologize.
04:42I'm afraid she's going to get a lot worse before she gets any better.
04:47One, two, one, two, one, two, one, two, one, two, one.
04:50Have you seen my shades?
04:52What?
04:53Sunglasses.
04:53Oh, it's great, this.
04:55I'm enjoying every minute.
04:56I told you you'd love it.
04:58Ah, the whole square will be at it soon, you'll see.
05:00Jogging is like Lassa fever, it's highly infectious.
05:02But will you go the distance?
05:03What? No sweat.
05:05I'd like to hear you say that after a few longer runs.
05:07Now, have you seen my sunglasses?
05:09Nope. Aren't you late, then?
05:11Using my flexi-time.
05:14Beep.
05:15Now, don't go overdoing it, love.
05:16You're not a champion runner yet, you know.
05:18What? Who's talking, eh?
05:19No, you. You've probably already wanted for next year's London Marathon.
05:22Well, it's funny you should see that, Debs.
05:24Well, I'd be careful if I were you.
05:25There aren't many around here up to artificial necessity.
05:28Stop nagging, woman.
05:29Oh, where are they?
05:30Ding!
05:31Oh.
05:32Oh, I'm going.
05:38Oh.
05:56Perhaps you could go there this morning.
05:58Where is it?
05:59Well, it's a registry of births, marriages and deaths.
06:02And this is the address.
06:04I just give him a certificate.
06:06Yeah, that's right.
06:07They may ask you a few more questions.
06:09Okay.
06:11Then there's the DHSS.
06:12You've got to stop the child allowance.
06:14Oh, I forgot about that.
06:16And the other thing is that you're eligible for a death grant.
06:20Death grant?
06:21Yeah.
06:22Nine pounds.
06:23Is that the price they put on my baby's life?
06:25Yeah, it's not much, Sue, but then I don't run the Department of Health.
06:29I'm telling them we don't want the money.
06:30They can stuff it.
06:31What's got into you?
06:33Sue, despite what you think, I do know what you're going through.
06:38You think you're to blame.
06:39It's a natural reaction.
06:42I just wish I could prescribe something for you, but I can't.
06:47All I can say is accept the support that Ali is offering you.
06:51And if there's anything I can do, don't hesitate to ask.
06:54Bye.
06:57Look, I know you're depressed, but just don't keep it all inside.
07:03Share it with me.
07:05I'm going through hell too, you know?
07:10Dreadful business.
07:11Eh?
07:12And all that little one dying like that.
07:14Oh, yeah, dreadful.
07:16I was just wondering.
07:17Would you believe it?
07:18I'm right out of them.
07:19I suppose I'd go round to see her.
07:22Nuts.
07:22What?
07:23Peanuts.
07:29Yeah, right out of them.
07:31What do you think?
07:32I'm sorry, that's her again?
07:33Well, I thought I'd go round and see Sue.
07:35See, she must want someone to talk to.
07:38If I lost my William, I'd be heartbroken.
07:41I'd want somebody to rely on.
07:43In all due respect, Ethel, I do think that Willie and Baby are sound of different kettles of fish.
07:48And I don't quite think Sue and Ali are ready for visitors yet.
07:51So take a tip from me, darling.
07:53Forget it, eh?
07:53Just for a few more days.
07:55Oh, yes.
07:56Perhaps you're right.
07:57Only trying to be helpful.
07:59Yeah, I know.
07:59Oh.
08:01I think I'll get them a card.
08:03Send my condolences.
08:06That's what I'll do.
08:11What are you doing?
08:13Going out.
08:14Where's out?
08:16Just out.
08:17I thought you were going to come with me.
08:19What for?
08:21You're up in some stuffy office just to tell some official our baby's dead.
08:25No, I meant after that.
08:26You must be joking.
08:28I know how you feel, Sue.
08:30But just don't...
08:30If you say you know how I feel just once more, then God help you!
08:34It's our last chance.
08:37To see him.
08:43Well, you've kept the place ever so nice.
08:45Well, we can't let the family down, can we?
08:47No.
08:48I was hoping he'd fallen apart a bit.
08:49You know, can't manage without me, that sort of thing.
08:51Oh, I'm done.
08:54There.
08:55A little bit of fire.
08:58Here, listen.
09:00How's mum?
09:01What?
09:01You missing her?
09:02A bit.
09:03Well, she's as cunning as ever.
09:05Hell, one minute, then just as you're about to throw her out the window, she's nice as pie.
09:09You feel as guilty as anything.
09:10Yeah, she doesn't change.
09:12I don't suppose you've got a fag on you, have you?
09:15Even if I did, I wouldn't give it, yeah?
09:17Anyway, what are you doing now?
09:18Cool, you make me sound as I'm in open prison.
09:21Mind you, it seems like it sometimes.
09:23No, I just fancy to change from my usual routine.
09:26Oh, I'll see a bit of the world, eh?
09:28Yes, from the other side of Bridge Street.
09:31How's Doc Cotton?
09:33Oh, still carrying the world on her shoulders.
09:36A verruca's giving her jip.
09:37And as for her back, oh, the pay.
09:39The pay, yeah.
09:40She's promised to be here by 12.30 so I can shoot off early.
09:43Would you make me chances?
09:44Not so long.
09:45Good morning, Cabbage.
09:46Oh, hello, love, here.
09:47This come for you after you've left.
09:49What is it, then?
09:50Must be one of them jobs.
10:03Well, have your adventure.
10:11Oh, well, never mind, eh?
10:12At least they're going to put you on the files in case something else comes up.
10:15Fat chance.
10:17I wasn't too keen anyway.
10:18It was that cleaning job.
10:19It's the other one I applied for I really want.
10:21Oh, you'll get that one.
10:22Yeah, I believe that when it happens.
10:25You know, I've forgotten what I've come in here for now.
10:27You mean you're not here because you can't deal with that hair company?
10:29Oh, yeah, that too.
10:31Watch out, my son.
10:32Have you got a minute?
10:33Yeah, what's up?
10:33Can you give us a hand?
10:34The oven door's jammed.
10:36I'll bung some cheese sarnies in there by mistake.
10:38But that's all right.
10:39A bit of Welsh rabbit and go down a tree.
10:40No, it's not funny, Arthur.
10:41The punters are going spare.
10:43All right, come on, let's go and have a look.
10:44I'll see you later, Paulie.
10:45Go to you, love.
10:46Bye.
10:46Bye, love.
10:48Next.
10:49Next.
11:00I want to register a deaf.
11:02Take a seat.
11:08Name?
11:09Osman.
11:13First name?
11:14Ali.
11:18Take the birth.
11:1910th of April, 1956.
11:24Place?
11:25Cyprus.
11:27Cause of death?
11:28It was a cop death.
11:31You're giving me your details, aren't you?
11:34I need the details of the deceased.
11:37Let's start again, shall we?
11:41Deceased name.
11:43Hassan.
11:44Is that the first name or the second name?
11:47First.
11:49Hassan Osman.
11:51Born St. Thomas' Hospital, London, 6.20 a.m.
11:56Weighing seven pounds, two ounces.
12:01Died.
12:04Natural causes.
12:09He was our only child.
12:11Hang on a sec.
12:12I don't need all that.
12:14Here's a medical certificate from the doctor.
12:16Sorry to have bothered you.
12:21And you know where you can stuff your nine notes.
12:28Whoa.
12:32Oh, don't clobber it, mate.
12:33It ain't even paid for.
12:34Look, you want it open or don't you?
12:36Well, yeah, of course I want it open, but I don't want it totally wicked.
12:38Ali would do his pieces.
12:40Give us a tea, Luffy.
12:43And a glass of water.
12:45So I can take a paracetamol.
12:47Can you hang on a second, Dot?
12:48Only we're heavily involved in things mechanical over here.
12:50But my head feels as though a circular saw was going through it.
12:54Damned!
12:55Language.
12:56There shalt not blaspheme.
12:58Now, all covet thy neighbour's wife.
13:00Or is it thy neighbour's ass?
13:02Luffy, you're being very offensive.
13:05Sorry, Dot.
13:05Now, do I get this glass of water?
13:08Or do you want my headache to turn into a migraine?
13:11Oh, eureka, great!
13:18Thanks.
13:20I hope you're reducing the price for those.
13:25Oh, God.
13:27I'm sorry, Loft.
13:29I think you'll have to get a bloke in.
13:31Yeah, great.
13:31Nice one, Arthur.
13:32Well, I did my best.
13:33Yeah, thanks a lot.
13:35Yeah, well, I'll get back to Pauling, then.
13:39How's your back, Dot?
13:40Oh, damn, I've.
13:42Unless you've got two hours to spare.
13:44I'm seeing lead this morning.
13:45That's why I've got the headache.
13:47Nurse.
13:48I'll leave you to it, then, Loft.
13:50Ta-ra.
13:55Is your landlord in a good mood, then?
13:57I don't know.
13:58I haven't seen him, Dot.
13:58Well, I hope he is.
14:00Because I don't want to be palmed off with a lot of old guff about being sarcosomatic.
14:04I don't know.
14:15Hi, Mary.
14:16Yeah, going in for Wimbledon?
14:18Oh, Debs and I have taken up jogging.
14:19It's great.
14:20Yeah, I can see that.
14:21You won't catch me, though.
14:22Hey, you were doing plenty of it once Junior starts walking, I promise you.
14:25Yeah.
14:25Where is she?
14:26She's asleep.
14:27Hey, Saeed and I have been dead good to us.
14:30Ah, they're worth a wait, those two.
14:31Yeah, I know.
14:32Bitty I caught him at a bad time.
14:41What did you mean caught him at a bad time?
14:43I don't know.
14:44Of course it's tells the reason.
14:45She's got him sleeping on the couch.
14:46Really?
14:47Yeah.
14:48It won't last long, though.
14:49They're fine with each other during the day.
14:50Well, perhaps there's a simpler explanation.
14:52Saeed probably snores.
14:54Yeah, I never thought of that one.
14:56When do you move out back into your room?
14:57I don't know, still.
14:58Well, provided Saeed and Emma don't mind, I wouldn't start rushing.
15:01You know, you take your time, okay?
15:02Yeah, thanks.
15:03Must finish the job.
15:04See ya.
15:04See ya.
15:05Yeah.
15:48See ya.
15:55Oh, my baby.
16:26Sorry, love.
16:29I know I said I'd come in 20 minutes early for you, but I've got to hold up. Tell my
16:34doctors.
16:35You could have at least given me a bill.
16:37Well, I didn't realise Levy'd keep her so long.
16:41Mind you, my back's really getting worse, and he has to take me blood pressure because of me dizzy spells.
16:47Oh, it don't matter. It wasn't that important.
16:49The electricity people are finished with a white meter. I want to be back for you.
16:53Well, God helps those who help themselves. I shall just have to soldier on. Do me best.
17:00Yeah, I'll see you then.
17:02Okay, love. I'll hold the fort. Do you want me to come in early for you tomorrow?
17:07No, don't matter. Electric people won't be back till next week now. Perhaps then, eh?
17:12Oh, I don't know about that, Kath. I've got to have a blood test, see?
17:17Well, you let me know then, all right?
17:18Okay.
17:19Oh, I nearly forgot. Don't use number two drum. I think there's a sock jam in the thing.
17:24Ah. Okay, love.
17:26Hello.
17:39These two are for the couple over by the machine. Remind me, I've put something in the oven.
17:50And, um, what have you put in the oven? Not that oven. You're really enjoying this, aren't you?
17:55Well, I'm just helping out, that's all.
18:03All right, Al?
18:06Do you want some coffee? I'll get it.
18:07Oh, I want to advise it, not unless you're going for a laugh.
18:10Can I have a quick word, Lofty?
18:11Yeah.
18:17Al, if it's about the oven, I can explain.
18:19No, no, no, nothing like that. Look, this is for you.
18:21Bung some to Michelle.
18:22Oh, no.
18:22Look, go on. I owe you.
18:23No, you don't.
18:24Please, Lofty.
18:25I told you, mate, I'm doing this for you as a friend. You've had a really bad time. It's the
18:28least I can do.
18:30Okay.
18:32Please, Lofty.
18:39I'm really sorry for him.
18:41Aren't we all?
18:43Look, it's time I weren't here. I'll be back about four, all right?
18:45Well, only if you want it.
18:46Look, if I didn't want it, I wouldn't offer.
18:49I'm even willing to throw in a bonus.
18:50What?
18:51I'll do you here for nothing.
18:52Yeah?
18:53My pleasure.
18:54Just tell me when you're ready.
18:55Yeah, right. I suppose some.
18:57Oh, don't sound too enthusiastic, will you?
18:59Oh, aren't you forgetting something?
19:01What?
19:02The oven.
19:12Well, you needed that, didn't you?
19:14Oh, it's nectar. It's a lovely drop of stuff, that dead.
19:17It always is when you're thirsty.
19:19How long have you been at this lark, anyway, Flo?
19:21It's only my third day, actually, but don't you tell everyone.
19:23That's three more days and I'll come, master.
19:25Well, I won't try and convert you, I promise you.
19:27Here, have one yourself, then.
19:28Yeah, cheers, mate.
19:29I'll have half.
19:30What's yours, Al?
19:30Well, I'd jump in very quick if I was used to being very generous today.
20:03Are you, er, okay, mate?
20:04She's trying to stiff up a little bit, but it's making things worse.
20:07What does the doctor say?
20:08She's been very good about it.
20:10She's taken a lot of stick from Sue.
20:12Says she needs to break down instead of bottling it all up.
20:15Yeah, she will, I promise you.
20:17It'll probably take the shape of a delayed reaction.
20:19You've got a hack at me talking shop.
20:21Sorry, mate.
20:22No, Andy, it's all right.
20:23I need all the advice I can get.
20:25So how are you spending your time, then?
20:27This and that, you know.
20:29Went to see the registrar this morning.
20:31Or one of his minions, at any rate.
20:33Right idiot.
20:33Got right up my nose.
20:34All red tape and official, though.
20:36Just his attitude.
20:37He could have been taking down an order for double glazing.
20:41And, you know, he was the same geezer who registered high-send's birth.
20:45Hey, you drink up.
20:47You need another one.
20:47Hey, Dan, let's have the same again, eh?
20:51You sure this is a good idea?
20:53Yeah, this is going to knock you for six.
20:54You wait and see.
20:58Excuse me, Sam, Michelle.
20:59Mm-hmm?
20:59Have you ever done streaking before?
21:02What?
21:03Streaking hair.
21:03What's the name?
21:04Highlighting?
21:05Of course I have.
21:07Oh, wait a minute.
21:19Um, how often do you wash this mop?
21:21Oh, twice a week.
21:23Is that all?
21:23Yeah, well, twice at weekends.
21:25Wash mine nearly every day.
21:26Yeah, well, you're a girl, ain't you?
21:28Get a while.
21:29Mm-hmm.
21:57Hello?
21:59Yes, I wonder if you can. I'd like to speak to somebody about cancelling child benefit.
22:07That's right. Yes, I will.
22:12Hello? Yes, I wonder if you could help me. I'd like to cancel my child benefit, please.
22:19Yes, that's right. The name's Osman. S.
22:23Um, it's 91135038JN. That's right.
22:39My son's died, actually. That's right. He's dead.
22:47You don't really mean that, do you?
22:55What do you reckon?
22:56Oh, this is going to change your life. You wait and see. Get off.
22:59Honestly, you're going to have all the women rushing round you. Lou, F all, Dot.
23:03That's unkind. I'm only putting your leg lofty.
23:06Yeah, like everybody else round here.
23:07Thanks.
23:09Oh.
23:15Why, keep still.
23:19You know there's a rumour going round about us.
23:22What rumour?
23:23Well, you and me, it's supposed to be.
23:25Really?
23:26Yeah, really.
23:27God, living in this well never cease to amaze me.
23:34How long's Mary going to stay with us, do you think?
23:36I'm so rude.
23:39Good girl.
23:41Good girl with a big mouth.
23:51I've had two people in today making remarks.
23:54About what?
23:57Our sleeping arrangement.
23:59It'll be all over the square soon.
24:01It's none of their business.
24:03I don't like it.
24:04It's bad enough us being of a different culture.
24:06You've got a chip on the show.
24:07Oh, rubbish.
24:08It's true.
24:12How's it looking?
24:14Keep your hair on.
24:16Comedian as well.
24:17I wish I had a mirror in front of me.
24:20Well, tell us then.
24:22Looks really nice.
24:23What about the highlights?
24:24Definitely lots of that.
24:26I guess the mirror, eh?
24:27Let's have butchers.
24:29Lofty, eh?
24:29Don't go expecting too much, all right?
24:31I mean, this is only a trial after all.
24:33What's that supposed to mean?
24:34I'm not used to seeing you like it.
24:36Well, let's...
24:40What's the matter?
24:41What have you done?
24:43Don't you like it?
24:44Me bunse looks like it's been struck by lightning.
24:47Nothing pleases you, does it?
24:48I mean, I'll do a first-class job and look what happens.
24:51I mean, I don't even charge you.
24:52Yeah, I'll be a laughing star.
24:53Oh, no, you won't.
24:55Look, if you don't like it that much,
24:57I'll change it back to how it was before.
24:59Can you do that?
25:00Of course I can.
25:01Reversing it won't take long, though.
25:03I feel right for us putting you on.
25:04Well, better that than a right Charlie.
25:06Come on in.
25:07I can't do it now.
25:08Eh?
25:08I haven't got the stuff.
25:09I'll have to do it tomorrow.
25:11Tomorrow?
25:13I went to see the registrar today.
25:15And I cancelled the child allowance and the special milk.
25:19How can you be so cold?
25:21You're talking about our son.
25:23Enough!
25:25Look, I've had it with sympathy cards and soppy neighbours and moping.
25:30It's time I got into some kind of routine.
25:32I'm going back to work tomorrow.
25:33There's no need to.
25:34Lofty and Michelle are helping out.
25:36God bless them.
25:37Wouldn't take any money either.
25:38Leave it out, Ali.
25:39I'm going back to work anyway.
25:42I wish you'd think about it soon.
25:44There's been plenty of time to think about it.
25:46My mind's made up.
25:48I'm going back to work.
25:51All right?
25:57A lot of good telling Ethel will do.
25:59Ethel is a compulsive talker.
26:01Word will spread like wildfire.
26:04That I talk in my sleep and keep you awake.
26:07Really convincing.
26:09Yeah.
26:10You could be right.
26:12We need something...
26:15Something stronger.
26:19This is all rather silly as far as I'm concerned.
26:21Well, never.
26:23We need to sort it out.
26:26And there's only one thing that will really work.
26:29Put them all in their place.
26:32We do, in fact, sleep in the same room.
26:55Well, I suppose it wouldn't be a bad idea.
26:57Oh.
26:58And in the same bed, of course.
27:02If we're gonna stop the chit-chat,
27:04we may as well do it properly.
27:07I'm not sure that's the answer.
27:09Look, it's only to prevent further gossip.
27:11Isn't it?
27:13Okay.
27:21I wouldn't have suggested it otherwise.
27:34Are you sure you're happy about it?
27:39Yeah.
28:06Oh, come.
28:09Thank you for the presentation.