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00:15You
00:19Just your cubby
00:25Thank you, sir. Thank you
00:40Thank you
01:07The truth is there's a lot in rural practice for which no amount of training will prepare you
01:13You can be rolling about on cobbled floors all night
01:16Fighting with a tough calving to the point of exhaustion
01:20Kicked, trodden on, sprayed with muck
01:22And just as you're about to go home
01:24The farmer asks you to take a quick look at his pig
01:27Which turns out to be covered in blisters
01:29And suddenly you suspect foot and mouth
01:35Most of it you learn on the job
01:36From hard experience
01:39I'll never forget
01:40What I was told on my first ever day in Darabee
01:44You won't learn out in there
01:46You can't learn out there
01:50Sometimes I think it might be the best advice I ever got
01:56I just don't know they can charge that much for a glass of lemonade and a glass of wine
02:00Could you be a bit more Yorkshire, please?
02:02Oi, no bumpkin
02:04Hey, when you moved down, it was me showing you what's what
02:07Now I'm climbing out of the window of the nurses' quarters to go dancing
02:10Jenny, you've got the boots
02:11Don't worry
02:12I've got mertrum wrapped round my finger
02:14And the doctors love me
02:15Oh, I'll not tell my dad that, eh?
02:17Oh, go on, give them something to worry about
02:19Oh, we don't need out else
02:21Nothing ever changes up there, eh?
02:23Not if we can help it
02:29But the rules they make for us down here, they change all the time
02:32It's always about more for less
02:35It's no wonder so many are going over to Frisians
02:38Frisian cows?
02:39You wouldn't do that, though
02:40You always said quality over quantity is what matters
02:44Then again
02:45You said you were going to marry Hugh Holton, so
02:47Jenny!
02:50I'm thinking about it, that's all
02:53It's probably daft
02:55Come on, we're here
03:00Thank you for the lecture, sir
03:01Yes, thank you, Mr. Harriet
03:02Not at all
03:03Please don't miss the Carmody
03:04I hope he's better soon
03:05Sorry I missed him
03:06Of course, sir
03:06James!
03:09I thought you were meeting Jenny
03:10All I see is a sophisticated young woman
03:12Oh, he's still so smooth
03:14How'd it go?
03:15I think I managed to give them an idea of what it's really like
03:17Oh, we didn't put them off for life, did you?
03:19They seem pretty keen
03:19I got chatting to a few afterwards
03:21The things they're learning now, quite incredible
03:24Yeah, like medicine, isn't it?
03:27All the new drugs and techniques they've learnt from the war
03:30Sometimes it's like us younger ones are talking a different language to the older staff
03:33And how old are these older staff? At our age?
03:36No, not that ancient
03:37Excuse me, nice cheek for your elders and bitters, please
03:40I don't believe it
03:42He's gone Yorkshire and all
03:57I hope them two are being good for Audrey
04:01I hope Jimmy's been practising his laces
04:03I told him he can't be started in school not knowing how to do laces
04:06Ow
04:08Ow
04:31It's not a race
04:37It's not a race
05:01I'm sorry, you'll have to move
05:04Mrs. Holt, might I have tea?
05:06I don't know where you've got this idea of how I like coffees, awful stuff
05:09Well, I'll swap you for a lamb
05:11I'm trying to keep them warm
05:12And is that more important than my beef stew and dumplings?
05:17Nothing is more important than your beef stew and dumplings
05:20Jimmy, I've got my laces wrong again
05:22Can you help me practise, please?
05:26Uncle Tristan
05:27Now I know
05:29Mum! Dad! They're back! Mummy!
05:33Hey!
05:35Hello! Come on, half an inch
05:37You've got that uniform on again, it'll be worn out by the time you start
05:41I'm sorry, I did try
05:42Good lecture, Jim
05:44I'm sure the students were grateful for a chance to catch up on their sleep
05:47At least they came
05:48It's one more than you ever went to
05:51Dad!
05:51Very good
05:52Thanks for letting us go, Siegfried
05:53We had a great time
05:54Oh, you've missed the latest
05:55New practice opening in Broad
05:57Mm, chap has a fantastic car
05:59Fast little red sporty number
06:00Oh, we've seen it
06:01He's a vet
06:02I've heard he gets his books done over here
06:04So he's back and forth
06:06I don't care what he does
06:07As long as he keeps out of our way
06:08Dad, come and see
06:10What is it?
06:11What is it?
06:14Come on then
06:21Yes, I know
06:23Coffee
06:24Er, why are we going into alcohol, Tracey's?
06:27Surprise!
06:30These are our things
06:31We changed it over
06:33Me and Rosie have got our own room
06:35Oh my goodness
06:37Look what you've done
06:39It's lovely
06:43Well, this pair thought it'd be nice for you to come home to
06:47Of course, it had to drag me kicking and screaming to my private attic, sweet
06:50You've got to love it up there
06:54Yes
06:55I think this will do
06:58No!
07:00I can't breathe
07:02I can't breathe
07:04I can't breathe
07:06Oh, my legs
07:10My legs
07:11Oh, James
07:13Jeff Atfield's been after you while you've been away
07:16Right
07:18Oh, I might just catch him before he closes
07:20Come on, you two
07:24I don't suppose anyone wants to come to the sweet shop with me
07:27I do!
07:28Yes!
07:29I do!
07:33Was your lesson like my school's going to be, Dad?
07:36A little bit
07:38Did you have a sing-song?
07:40There was no time for a sing-song, unfortunately
07:42There'll be sing-songs in my school, Auntie Audrey said
07:47I think, Mrs Moffat, you're speaking of a Russian caramel, not a tree called toffee
07:51Oh
07:51The full three ounces, is it?
07:54Right as always, Mr Hatfield
07:59Hello, Alfred
08:00I'm starting school next week
08:03Hello, Jeff
08:04Cough drops, is it?
08:05How did you always know before I ask?
08:07It's not me, Mr Herry
08:09It's Alfred who knows
08:11Don't tell him
08:12It's not true
08:13Alfred's only a cat
08:15They keep him going, them cough drops
08:17We're glad you didn't close during the war
08:19Because we'd never coped
08:21Well, to my mind, people come here for a little bit of happiness
08:23And that's not a luxury, it's an essential
08:26So, we had to stay open
08:28That's what Alfred says, anyway
08:31Right, come on, you two
08:32Choose your sweets
08:33Goodbye, Alfred
08:35Auntie Jenny sent you some coupons
08:38So, I believe you're around with practice?
08:40How's it been since the last time I'm
08:41Well, I'm slightly concerned
08:43The minerals you gave him don't seem to have perked him up at all
08:46Well, I examined him, what?
08:48Two weeks ago
08:49There was nothing wrong that I could see
08:50He's just not quite himself
08:53He looks healthy enough
08:55What is it that's troubling you?
08:56It's hard to say
08:57He's off his food
08:59Not quite as lively as he was
09:01Seems to have lost some weight, too
09:03He may be a bit run down
09:04Though he doesn't look it
09:08I'll take him in
09:09Check him over again
09:11Maybe a tonic will perk him up
09:14What's that, you say, Alfred?
09:17Nothing to worry about
09:21Lemon sherbet and sugar mice
09:26Come on
09:28Excited to get back to their new room?
09:30Come on, Rosie
09:31Mrs Ace is a wonder, eh?
09:32Oh, I don't know what I'd have done without her lately
09:35He'll have a wee bit more time once he starts school
09:37I will
09:38But there's a lot I want to do up at Eston
09:41Maybe now's the time
09:42Is this about the cows again?
09:45Jenny thinks I should do it
09:46What do you think?
09:48I think it's about more than just a breed
09:51Saying goodbye to all the way of life
09:53Starting a new one
09:54You wouldn't be considering it unless you needed to
09:56If we have another winter like the last one
09:58I'm not sure if the jerseys will cope
09:59Do you think we'd definitely stand a better chance?
10:02It's a roll of the dice
10:03I can't say it's not
10:05But it might be one you have to take
10:07And I know you
10:09You'll make it work
10:11Now all you have to do is just read your dad
10:19Afternoon
10:20Afternoon
10:22Who brought Park in again?
10:23That baker on the square
10:25He's very good
10:26Not as good as you, of course
10:29Quite right
10:30We can decide what we're seeing tonight
10:33Brief encounters on, finally
10:35Oh, yes
10:36I've been looking forward to that
10:38Dorothy
10:40I have my hands full, I'm afraid
10:42It's my friend I've come to see
10:43Not you
10:44We're thinking brief encounter
10:46Oh, don't I get a say?
10:48If we leave it to you, it'll be Henry V again
10:51Wonderful adaptation
10:53Olivier has a tendency to rant, but he's fairly good
10:55Oh, you're lucky Audrey and I let you come at all
10:58I know better than to get between you two
11:03Oh, what's all that noise about?
11:05He's hypothermic and he has a broken leg
11:07He's a pet lamb, I'm afraid
11:09He's someone's pet
11:10Means he's been orphaned
11:12So you have to hand-rear them
11:14You find they become very tame and friendly as a result
11:16And very attached to the person that's nurtured them
11:20Well, I like him
11:21Yes, he's rather
11:23What the bloody hell
11:25Sorry, Dorothy
11:27Actually, would you mind?
11:34Hello
11:35James
11:46Have you seen this?
11:48Free consultations
11:50This is the new man
11:51This is the car
11:52What's this Granville Bennett trying to do?
11:55Put us out of business?
11:56You can't see us losing much business to anyone over in Broughton
11:58Vets build their reputation on hard work and word of mouth
12:01They don't poach clients with vulgar advertisements
12:04Strange
12:04Bloody mercenary is what it is
12:06No, no, the cat
12:07The owner was right
12:08He has lost weight
12:09But no fever
12:10And he's otherwise fine
12:11Full armada of tests, then
12:13I gave him the full armada two weeks ago
12:19What's wrong with you, Alfred?
12:20Not wrong with you, Alfred, no?
12:20No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no,
12:28no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no,
12:28no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no,
12:28no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no,
12:28no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no,
12:29no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no
12:58Morning. Won't be long.
13:08Well, I thought it were very good.
13:10Yes, he's a clever chap, that coward.
13:12Ruined for me by the toffee rustler behind us.
13:16You'd got yourself in a lather over that advertisement, what that is.
13:19We know our clients, we know they're animals, we're not going to lose them to a newcomer.
13:23Even so, I shall be driving over later to put this Bennet straight.
13:27That a good idea?
13:28Yes, to be told.
13:29But if he needs to give away free appointments, he can't be that good.
13:33Besides which, you've got a lamb once feeding.
13:36Yes, yes I have.
13:38If I see him around, I'll have a word, all right?
13:40Only if you must.
13:42Good morning.
13:43Good morning, Jimmy.
13:44Jimmy, get this off, you monkey.
13:46But, Mum.
13:47Now then, Jimmy, think about the dogs.
13:49What do we know about their hair?
13:50They lose it.
13:51They shed.
13:52And why do they shed?
13:53Because the old fur gets damaged and smelly.
13:56Exactly.
13:56And we humans change our clothes frequently for the same reason.
13:59You don't want to start school smelling like a dog, do you?
14:01No, Uncle Siegfried.
14:03Away and change them.
14:08I'm off to Esther with Rosie.
14:09Jimmy wants to stay and help you.
14:11Good luck with your dad.
14:12Oh, he'll be putty in me hands.
14:13We're out the bathroom, by the way.
14:15It's too late.
14:17I wanted to soak before my first appointment.
14:19You have to be quick off the mark when you're all the way up there.
14:22I don't know.
14:33Your grandad loves his old cows, but I want to buy some nice new black and white ones.
14:37What do you think he'll say to that?
14:39No.
14:40And they produce a lot more milk?
14:41No.
14:44You've got him down to a T, you have.
14:49You're back then.
14:51Survived without me, Dad?
14:53I've had no choice.
14:54But my daughter's disappearing off to London.
14:57Oh, I see you're in a good mood.
15:05Well then.
15:19Lenny, could you take him?
15:22Hello.
15:23Hello.
15:26I hope not every contractor gets this type of treatment when they visit.
15:29Just the vet?
15:31We'll be thankful Seacree didn't come.
15:35Look at this gorgeous creature.
15:37I don't mean you, Lenny.
15:39I've noticed this one fighting the bit.
15:41Oh.
15:41Well, I'll check her teeth.
15:43In fact, I'll give them all the once-over.
15:45And you'll join for tea when you're done?
15:46Yeah.
15:47I must tell you all about the latest letter from Daddy.
15:49It's all, how's young Farnham?
15:51Nothing about how I am.
15:53Well, that's my winning personality, you see.
15:55I think it was when you used the magic words 10% off.
15:58Mmm.
15:59Yeah.
15:59Lenny, will you make sure Captain Farnham gets everything he needs?
16:03Well, I'll need some hot water, a gallon of ale,
16:07some of those Lincolnshire sausages, if there's any left from breakfast.
16:10Oh, and could you peel me a few grapes?
16:13I'll get you a brew, Captain.
16:15It's all right.
16:16Come on, then.
16:18Come on, that's it.
16:19Can I help Dad?
16:21Of course you can.
16:23Alfred might feel more relaxed if you stroke him.
16:26What's the matter with him?
16:28He's losing weight, off his food, and he's a little bit lethargic.
16:33Sleepy.
16:34I think there's something wrong, but I'm not sure what.
16:38Do you have a hippopotamus?
16:41A hypothesis?
16:44Well, my first thought was a hairball.
16:46But there's no retching, so it must be some other kind of blockage.
16:49The most likely explanation for that is what we call a tumour.
16:53That's bad, isn't it?
16:55Well, if we're lucky, it'll be somewhere where it's safe to take it out.
17:00Alfred said it'll be fine.
17:03Not a word to Mr. Hatfield if you see him.
17:05You are Alfred.
17:07I don't want him to worry.
17:09I know how much he dotes on you, Alfred.
17:11You are Alfred.
17:24Jenny's looking well.
17:25All right.
17:26Is she coating?
17:28Not that she said.
17:29Good.
17:32These lats still haven't put the work back on after winter, eh?
17:36That'll get there.
17:39I start to realise why so many are buying Friesians.
17:43Some have, aye.
17:45Suppose they just want to keep the farms going.
17:48These breeds are part of the landscape.
17:51They shaped it.
17:53Generations are grazing.
17:54But times are changing, Dad.
17:57I tell you what, you as well drink in that,
18:00this milk from a Friesan, for all the taste it's got.
18:12Yes, you like it in there, don't you?
18:15So I just passed the drovers.
18:17You passed the drovers?
18:18Are you feeling all right?
18:20There's a car outside.
18:21Not your best story.
18:23A certain little sporty number?
18:26James, bring the newspaper.
18:28I've still got work to do, so...
18:29You said you'd put him straight!
18:31You did say.
18:48I bet it's not so sporty with an incontinent goat in the back.
18:51Come on!
18:53If you think anyone around here is going to be impressed by that,
18:55you've got another thing coming.
19:02And remember, it's thick fog.
19:05Does it bother me of reversing to a road sign?
19:07Nah.
19:08I'm looking forward to McCurry.
19:09So I throw the car into gear, drop the clutch, off like a shot.
19:13Straight into the neighbour's wall.
19:15You think I'd have had enough, but no!
19:17Mr Bennet!
19:20Who's asking?
19:21My name's Heriot.
19:22This is my partner, Mr Farnan, and his brother Tristan.
19:25We're vets here.
19:26Vets?
19:27And we're not too pleased with this.
19:28Now, you may not be aware, but it's kind of an unwritten vet code.
19:31Prominent advertising like this...
19:33Yeah, it's not cricket.
19:34It's poaching, is what it is.
19:35Oh, is it now?
19:36A discreet listing is acceptable.
19:37Anything else?
19:38Poaching!
19:42Skeldir House?
19:43Yes.
19:44The little place across the square.
19:46It's not little.
19:48I cannot apologise enough.
19:51I had no idea.
19:53The last thing I'd want to do is upset another vet, especially you boys.
19:58Everywhere I go, they've got a story about you.
20:00The lad from Edinburgh.
20:01Glad to go.
20:02And his dad.
20:03I'm not his father.
20:05You don't think I'm his father?
20:07And the one who can sing Mary from the dairy standing on his head.
20:11Nice to be appreciated.
20:12You've got this incredible reputation.
20:14You must let me buy you all a drink.
20:15It's the least I can do.
20:17There's no need for...
20:17No, no, no.
20:18I absolutely insist, laddie.
20:20Beryl, pet.
20:20Four more over here.
20:21Right you are, Grant Bill.
20:24Perhaps just the one.
20:26No, we might.
20:26Definitely.
20:28Right.
20:33I'll be back for a day or two.
20:36We'll spend some time with Jimmy before he starts school.
20:39Right.
20:41Not time for me anybody thumps him.
20:43I'm thumping back.
20:44Only harder.
20:45There'll be no thumping, thank you.
20:47Before I go, I need to talk to you.
20:49There's our Jimmy starting school already.
20:53I know.
20:55Only seems like yesterday we were learning to walk out in that field.
21:01Dad?
21:02Seems like yesterday you were.
21:04I can still see it all, you know.
21:07Clearest day.
21:10I had Jenny pretending to drive a tractor.
21:13And you trying to camp out that night.
21:18Your mum stood there watching you.
21:22It's the clearest day.
21:26What is it he wants to say?
21:30Nothing, Dad.
21:31Don't matter.
21:33Right.
21:33Come on, Rosie.
21:36You say bye to your granddad.
21:38Bye-bye, granddad.
21:40Bye-bye, love.
21:43Good girl.
21:45Oh, your hands are cold.
21:48Are you keeping him up?
21:50That's good.
21:52So, there's this little terrier on the table,
21:54and the owner is frantic about a bee sting in the nethery.
21:58Don't say.
21:58Will the swelling go down on its own?
22:00Will it do lasting damage?
22:01Will it affect his family prospects?
22:02So I say, I'll give you an ointment, but it does sting a little,
22:05so make sure you give him a treat after.
22:08And the laddy looks at me and he goes, why is he getting a treat?
22:10I'm the one who was stung.
22:16Sounds like a few around here.
22:18Yeah, that'll be before breakfast most days.
22:20Do you want me jumping on the first train back to the smoke?
22:25You were in London?
22:26I was there myself recently, speaking at the Royal Veterinary College.
22:29Oh, impressive.
22:31Yeah.
22:31Whether anyone was listening is another matter.
22:33Why the move?
22:35I loved it there.
22:37But I always thought when I start my own practice,
22:39it should be up here.
22:40Back to my roots, you know?
22:42It would alter my dad, really.
22:44He left me money.
22:45That's the only way I could be doing this.
22:48And driving that car.
22:50You're brave.
22:51It's a challenging time for rural pets.
22:53A lot of farms are mechanising.
22:54Nice work for all of us.
22:57I specialise in pets.
22:59Now, I may have to take on some farm work,
23:01but I don't want to step on any toes.
23:08Another?
23:09I think I might have had enough.
23:10James, come on.
23:12We're just getting to know each other.
23:13Well, it's just my wife might be wondering.
23:15James?
23:16Well, if you absolutely insist.
23:19Yeah, one more can't hurt.
23:20Yes, why not?
23:21Good lads.
23:22See?
23:23Told you.
23:23Nothing to worry about.
23:31Finally got him down.
23:33Only 20 questions from Jimmy about starting school on Monday.
23:37I hope he likes this.
23:39I'm ever so grateful, Audrey.
23:40Oh, I'm glad to do it.
23:44It's a rare nighting for you, isn't it?
23:46You usually have gallivanting.
23:47Oh, get away.
23:48It's only now and then.
23:50It's nice to see you enjoying yourself.
23:52It's made a big difference, Dorothy, being back, eh?
23:55I'm always a mum.
23:57You mean she keeps Siegfried out of our house?
23:59Thought never crossed me mind.
24:02No, she's exactly what he needs.
24:05I had a feeling she would be.
24:08If he gave her another chance.
24:10He doesn't know how lucky he is,
24:11to have you, do you know that?
24:17Where are those three, anyway?
24:21Must be some telling off.
24:23They're giving that new vet.
24:25Mmm.
24:30That's nine more to me.
24:32Looks like you're paying for the curry when we go, Sigfried.
24:35We'll see.
24:36It's a matter of hand-eye coordination.
24:38Wait until I meet you on the croquet law, my friend.
24:40It'll be malage at dawn.
24:42I've done one already.
24:44One for the road.
24:44I'm getting this.
24:45We'll see about that.
24:46Now, wait a second.
24:49Great lads you work with there.
24:51Well done in winning Siegfried over.
24:53It's not always that easy.
24:55All your help.
24:56All your advice.
24:57It's invaluable.
24:58Tells me I made the right decision to move here.
25:01I wish you luck.
25:02Like I say, it's challenging times.
25:04But exciting times.
25:06The way the profession is changing right before our eyes.
25:10It's amazing.
25:11I suppose it.
25:12Penicillin alone.
25:13Never mind the rest of the treatments coming down the line.
25:16I did my first intramedullary pinning in a dog recently.
25:21Remarkable.
25:21A completely new approach to fractures.
25:24You've done that?
25:24Well, the London clinic was quite forward thinking.
25:27We'd get sent a lot of small animal work that other vets couldn't handle.
25:31What kind of work?
25:34Intra-abdominal.
25:34Soft tissue.
25:36Eye surgery.
25:36I wrote a paper or two on eye surgery, in fact.
25:39Paper?
25:40Beryl Pest.
25:40Four more, please.
25:41Right you are, Greg Bill.
25:42Too slow, laddie.
25:43Too slow.
25:44I saw that Siegfried.
25:46That was only four.
25:47All right, then.
25:47I turned my back for two seconds to buy a couple of drinks and you're out of the way.
25:54We made a whole one next time.
25:56That would have been a very quiet, but not right.
25:59And it was fast.
26:02We made a whole round of drinks.
26:04And it was a very good opportunity to pay attention to the days.
26:05I didn't think we should have a good day.
26:05Oh, we should have a good day.
26:06Mhmm.
26:15Gerald, noooooooo.
26:16Gerald, noooo.
26:16Gerald, noooooooo.
26:23Big night, was it?
26:25I suppose it must have been.
26:27I've never seen a more sorry state.
26:29And whoever tried to make rarebit on the stove, Audrey's not happy with you.
26:34Shape yourselves the three. You've got appointments.
26:36What?
26:38Here.
26:39Sister Rose, drop your X-rays off.
26:44I remember there was a call.
26:46Oh, my God, what did you do to it?
26:48When can we do it again?
26:50What happened to my rarebit?
26:54Papers? It's coming back to me.
26:55Granville, he's published papers.
26:58Yes, well, I'd have published papers if I wasn't so busy being an actual vet.
27:01This is cutting-edge stuff.
27:02He's done research. He's highly skilled.
27:04Yes, well, he's over in Broughton.
27:06And he said he's not going to do farm work.
27:08Because he knows pets are with the money, isn't it?
27:10Well, I've been saying it for a long time.
27:11You have?
27:13I think you're both worrying yourselves unnecessarily.
27:15I mean, he's a decent enough fellow,
27:16but he clearly doesn't know the first thing about rural practice.
27:20Did you see the way he flipped that shilling?
27:22You've got it to land sideways on.
27:24Yeah, that one's good.
27:25That one's good.
27:31That can't be right.
27:35Alfred's X-rays.
27:36What is it?
27:38They're clear.
27:41No tumour, no nothing.
27:47Good night, were it?
28:08Come on.
28:10Come on, Alfred.
28:24No news yet, Jeff.
28:26My fear was the other tumour,
28:27but there's nothing on the X-rays,
28:28and the blood tests are clear as well.
28:31It's good news in a way,
28:32but it doesn't leave us much further on.
28:34There are a few more things I'd like to try,
28:36right, so, yes.
28:39I'll be in touch as soon as possible.
28:41Bye, Jeff.
28:42It makes no sense.
28:44I can't find a single thing wrong with him,
28:45but he's still not eating.
28:48If I don't work it out, he could die.
28:50You're trying your hardest for him.
28:51That's all you can do.
28:53How to go with your dad?
28:55Oh, I'm not sure it's such a great idea, after all.
28:58Because if we get him and it works out,
29:00then we'll want more.
29:01Then we'll need a milking shed and a new barn,
29:03and it's just too much.
29:06It's just too much.
29:52I'm stumped.
29:53He's lost more weight since I brought him in.
29:55He's dehydrated.
29:56He's clearly suffering, and I've no idea why.
29:59Temperature's still normal?
30:00Completely.
30:00The X-rays are clear, as you can see.
30:02So are the bloods.
30:03Mouth?
30:03No wounds on his gums.
30:05No dental problems.
30:06Nothing on his breath.
30:06So it's not jaundice?
30:08His urine and faecal samples were clear.
30:10No parasites, no infections.
30:12Nothing that shouldn't be there.
30:13Kidneys?
30:14Diabetes?
30:15Nope.
30:16Poisons?
30:17He doesn't go outside, so...
30:20The sweet shop.
30:21Could he have eaten something?
30:22Jeff keeps a close eye on him.
30:23He's never had any problems before.
30:25I'm not seeing breathing difficulties or seizures or anything neurological.
30:29Perhaps he's just run down.
30:31Maybe you could try him with a tonic.
30:32First thing I did.
30:34Alfred the Great Conundrum.
30:41And this goat said, what's my name?
30:43Goaty.
30:44No, I'm Goaty.
30:45This one's Oaty.
30:46No, you're Goaty.
30:47That's Oaty.
30:48We look very alike.
30:52Right, you.
30:53What are you most looking forward to about starting school?
30:56Everything.
30:57You'll make lots of new friends.
30:59You'll learn your letters and numbers.
31:01There'll be something new every day.
31:03Not every day.
31:04What do you mean?
31:05Because some days I help my dad.
31:08Well, you can't help your dad on school days.
31:11You have to go to school.
31:16I said it wasn't Turkish denied.
31:19Yes, but you did.
31:20Something in the nature of pastel.
31:25No, Miss Ratfield.
31:26Softer than that, with a very sweet flavour.
31:29I've had them once before.
31:30It was around Christmas time, I remember,
31:32because little Tommy fell off his bike and I said,
31:35but...
31:36Is Ratfield?
31:37Yes, madam.
31:39Never mind.
31:41Try again another time.
31:46You all right, Jeff?
31:47Yes, I'm fine.
31:51Any news yet?
31:52I have to admit, I'm racking my brains.
31:55He's obviously very unwell and he's getting worse.
31:58I just can't find out what's causing it.
32:00I feel like it's staring me in the face and I just can't see it.
32:04I'm doing everything I can.
32:05I'll keep trying.
32:06I know how much he means to you.
32:09I am rather at a loss without him.
32:12I sometimes think I open up the shop more for him than I do for myself.
32:17He's what got me through the war.
32:22Mr. Harriet, I don't mean to offend, but...
32:27I saw that.
32:28It mentions that he's a small animal specialist.
32:31I wonder if it's worth getting a second opinion.
32:36Of course.
32:38If that's what you'd like to do.
32:42I know Mr. Bennett.
32:44I'll speak to him myself.
32:52Surely it's not asking much.
32:53I work just as hard as everyone else.
32:55Harder, if anything.
32:56My one luxury is I like to have a soak in the bath.
32:59What about that whisky you keep in this locked drawer?
33:02One of my two luxuries.
33:04Bet Granville Bennett has a bath whenever he wants.
33:07Granville who?
33:08I realise it sounds petty,
33:10but sometimes it's the only quiet place in the house.
33:12I do a lot of my thinking in there.
33:15And that, you know, helps.
33:17I know it does.
33:19Over here it's different.
33:20Over here I'm still Captain Farnham.
33:22You didn't grow up here.
33:24I'm not sure anyone's family stopped seeing them as a child
33:27until they've flown the nest.
33:28You haven't flown the nest.
33:30Yes, but my nest is so large
33:31I can go weeks without seeing my father.
33:33That's when he's even in the country.
33:36Also, we have several bathrooms.
33:38You're welcome to bathe in them whenever you like.
33:40Thank you, but no.
33:41You are beginning to niff a bit.
33:43Well, it's the principle.
33:44I'd like to have a bath in my own home.
33:47Well, don't say you weren't offered.
33:49Oh, I gotta do it.
34:03Oh, my God.
34:32Games! Good to see you.
34:39How do you like the place?
34:41Impressive.
34:42Still getting set up, of course.
34:43I'm installing a dedicated operating theatre at the back.
34:50I wondered if you might be willing to give a second opinion.
34:54It's a cat.
34:55Consistent weight loss, lethargy, loss of appetite, general malaise.
34:59All tests are inconclusive.
35:00Of course.
35:01Why don't you have him brought in tomorrow?
35:04Happy to help.
35:05I'm sure I can get to the bottom of it.
35:24Hey, look what Aunty Audrey's made for you.
35:26Arms up.
35:27Let's see if it fits.
35:29Arms up.
35:30Looks scratchy.
35:32You've not been out that uniform for weeks now.
35:34I'm asking you to wear it.
35:35You say no.
35:38What's the matter?
35:40Don't want to go.
35:42What?
35:43You don't want to go to school?
35:46Why?
35:46Not if I can't be a vet anymore.
35:49Oh, Jimmy.
35:50Vets have to know the letters and numbers.
35:52They have to go to school.
35:53I already am a vet.
35:56And you still will be.
35:58At weekends and school holidays.
36:01It's not the same.
36:04I know.
36:06But if everything stayed the same, your dad would still be up in Glasgow.
36:09I'd never have met him.
36:11We'd never have had you and Rosie.
36:16I won't say it's not sad when things change, because it is sometimes.
36:21But they change so we can have new, happy things.
36:24Maybe better things.
36:27All you have to do is close your eyes.
36:31Put your arms in the air.
36:34And grab it!
36:37That's better.
36:37There we go.
36:48Thank you for doing what you could.
36:50Sorry I couldn't do more.
36:54Bye, Alfred.
36:59He says goodbye, Jimmy.
37:02Bye.
37:08Alfred's very poorly.
37:10I'm afraid so.
37:12You can tell he's poorly.
37:14He always used to be licking himself clean, and now he doesn't even bother.
37:18You're right.
37:19He was always licking himself, wasn't he?
37:23More than any cat I've known, actually.
37:28Jimmy.
37:30Do you know what you are?
37:32The best vet I know.
37:35Bye.
37:36Bye.
37:45Wait, wait.
37:46Hmm?
37:47I think I know what's wrong.
37:48No, Mr. Harriot.
37:49I'd like your permission to carry out an exploratory laparotomy.
37:52Cut him open?
37:53I think there is a blockage, but it's the only way to know for sure.
37:56Well, I don't know.
37:58He's old.
37:59And he's frail right now, and yes, it's a risk.
38:01I wouldn't suggest it if I didn't think he could save Alfred's life.
38:05Well, perhaps I should at least ask Mr. Bennett first.
38:07Mr. Bennett's very skilled, but he doesn't know Alfred.
38:10I do.
38:29I'm doing a laparotomy.
38:31For what?
38:32The x-rays?
38:32There must be something that doesn't show on an x-ray plate.
38:35Like a hairball.
38:36But you've already checked for hairballs.
38:37Not in the throat.
38:38Further down.
38:39That's why he's not retching.
38:40Are you sure?
38:42If you're wrong...
38:42Could you help me sedate him, please?
38:52Good afternoon.
38:54Now, I've had a little look, and I know where I'm going's coming on.
38:58Oh, I don't know that one.
38:59How about Thursday?
39:01It's one of my bookkeeping days.
39:03About to finish at five.
39:05So we should still make it.
39:07All being well.
39:09You know, I don't mind if you and Mr. Farnham want to go by yourselves sometimes.
39:14Why would we do a thing like that?
39:16Well, you might want some time on your own.
39:19I'd hate to feel like I were getting in the way.
39:22If anyone's getting in the way, it's me.
39:23You're working.
39:25And here's me getting under your feet.
39:27Oh, if you were in my way, I'd tell you.
39:36Can you get to the stomach?
39:39I think so.
39:45There's something there.
39:50It's like a doughy mass.
39:53Could you hold the stomach while I cut?
39:55Yes, of course.
40:04That's it.
40:15It's huge.
40:21Herbal.
40:22You were right.
40:27Let's get it cleaned out and get them stitched back up.
40:31I think there's more in there.
40:35It feels like it's gone through into the intestine.
40:38Even more trauma for Alfred.
40:39Best be quick, then.
40:50Can I get you anything, Jeff?
40:52No, thanks.
40:54He's in the right place, you know.
41:05All right.
41:08That should do it.
41:14We'll have to see how he recovers.
41:16But he's got a chance now.
41:17Well played, James.
41:19You too.
41:20We're lucky you spotted the rest of it.
41:21No, I'm not still.
41:22The credit's entirely yours.
41:25I already agreed to send him to Granville.
41:28What?
41:29It's what you're not wanted.
41:31What else could I do?
41:41I'll tell you who we're running to.
41:42Moira Bagley.
41:43Oh, yeah.
41:44She didn't half look well.
41:46Well, there's a reason.
41:48Dorothy?
41:49Are you all right?
41:51You know James was ready to let Granville Bennett take over.
41:55He was probably trying to do what was best for the cat.
41:58He thinks Bennett's more advanced, for God's sake.
42:01Can't imagine how.
42:02You're as forward-thinking as anyone.
42:05I've heard you say how much you make sure you keep up with the fancy new treatments and whatnot.
42:10Yes, um...
42:11He should be worried about keeping up with you.
42:15Yes.
42:16You're right.
42:19Yes, you're absolutely right.
42:29I'll need to keep him till tomorrow.
42:32But I have every hope you'll make a full recovery.
42:34Oh.
42:38I'm sorry if I was impolite to ask for a second opinion, Mr. Herriot.
42:45I should never have doubted you.
42:51Get yourself dry as fast as you can.
42:53Jump up and down to keep warm.
42:54The last!
42:55Oh, I think we've used the last of the hot water.
42:57Bath's still full if you want it.
42:58But one of the kids might have done a wheelie.
43:11I have it, Mrs. Townsend.
43:12It was right in front of my nose.
43:15Marshmallow!
43:15That's the one.
43:17Thank you, Mr. Atfield.
43:19Goodbye.
43:21Hello, Geoff.
43:22I just wanted to check up on him.
43:24A little treat for Jimmy.
43:26Before he starts school.
43:28Oh, yes.
43:29Well, what's the big day?
43:31And Alfred sends his thanks.
43:35Well, that's very kind to you, Alfred.
43:38He seems much more his old self.
43:41That he is, yeah.
43:42Hey, hey, hey, hey.
43:43Well, none of that.
43:44We've had words about that, haven't we, Alfred?
43:48Bye, Geoff.
43:53He says nothing to worry about, Mr. Atfield.
44:12Do you have somewhere I could put this to good use?
44:14Of course.
44:16Turns out I can't get a soak in my own home after all.
44:19I want you to feel at home here.
44:23In which case, do you think we could take down this portrait of your ancestor?
44:27His eyes follow me.
44:34So, Dad, I've been thinking...
44:35Ground water's up in Backfield.
44:39Aye, I know.
44:40Listen...
44:41A bit more bloody trenches to dig.
44:43Never stops.
44:44Dad, it's about the cows.
44:46Cows, is it?
44:48I've got an idea.
44:50And it's something we said we'd never do.
44:52But times are changing.
44:53And it makes a lot of financial sense.
44:55Oh, aye.
44:56So you want some freezings?
44:59Yes.
45:01Well, if you want some freezings, you'd better get some.
45:04But you knew.
45:05Of course I knew.
45:07And with your father...
45:09And you don't mind?
45:10Seems to me you've got your mind made up.
45:12No point in me arguing.
45:14Right, well, I thought we'd start with six.
45:15Six?
45:16You've got no chance.
45:18You sell five of ours, you could have four freezings.
45:22Oh, not very much.
45:24Only got to get two.
45:26Oh, did you?
45:35Oh, yes.
45:45Yes.
45:57James!
45:58Whatever happened to the cat you were going to bring me?
46:00Made it full of covering, I'm glad to say.
46:02But thanks for your offer.
46:03Good.
46:04Can't stop.
46:05Appointments.
46:05But just wanted to let you know, I've heard you loud and clear.
46:09And I've amended my advertisement accordingly.
46:12That's big of you, Granville.
46:13It's the least I can do.
46:14I don't want to upset anyone.
46:16I'm sure we'll be seeing a lot more of each other.
46:19Cheerio!
46:37Lovely and warm there, aren't you?
46:40Your friend didn't get this treatment, you know?
46:49Where did that come from?
46:51I have my sources.
46:52How much was it?
46:54It's progress, James.
46:55I don't want you harumphing like when we got the x-ray machine.
46:58Me harumphing?
47:03Mrs. H will be happy to have her stoke back anyway.
47:13Right, where's your satchel?
47:15Go and look.
47:20Auntie Audrey!
47:22It's your favourite egg.
47:26Jimmy!
47:27Satchel!
47:34Ooh, look at those laces.
47:35Let's get them done.
47:37Right, rabbit ears.
47:39Cross them over.
47:40Pull the ears tight.
47:41There we go.
47:42Thank you, Uncle Christian.
47:45Good luck, Jimmy.
47:48Good luck.
47:49Let's go, let's go, let's go.
47:50Have fun.
47:51Come on.
47:52Bye.
47:53This way, come on.
47:53Bye.
47:55Let's go, let's go.
47:58Bye.
47:59Bye.
48:00Bye, Jimmy.
48:01Bye.
48:03Bye.
48:04Bye, baby fuzzy.
48:06Have a good evening.
48:11Bye.
48:22Hello.
48:25Right.
48:29Don't forget.
48:31Vets always try their very best.
48:36We're proud of you
48:38Go on
48:46Go on
48:51I know just how he feels
48:54The thing about my job is he can do it for ten years
48:56And it still feels like day one every day
48:59Oh well since it's your first day
49:00I've got a special treat here
49:04You can come to the cattle market with me and my dad
49:51You can come to the cattle market with me and my dad
49:51You can come to the cattle market with me and my dad