1 00:00:41,840 --> 00:00:43,990 (Siegfried sneezing) 2 00:00:47,400 --> 00:00:49,391 (Coughs ) 3 00:00:49,480 --> 00:00:51,391 (Moans ) 4 00:00:53,200 --> 00:00:55,270 (Coughs, blows nose ) 5 00:00:55,360 --> 00:00:58,113 - No better, I see. - (Siegfried) No. 6 00:00:58,200 --> 00:01:00,953 A real stinker of a cold, this one. 7 00:01:01,040 --> 00:01:05,636 - I'd take it easy, Siegfried. - Yes, bad news for you, I'm afraid. 8 00:01:05,720 --> 00:01:08,280 You'll have to carry the whole burden. 9 00:01:08,360 --> 00:01:12,114 No problem, providing the visiting list is reasonable. 10 00:01:12,200 --> 00:01:15,431 - There it is. - Oh, yes. Thanks. 11 00:01:18,600 --> 00:01:21,797 Two herds to inoculate, three castrations, 12 00:01:21,880 --> 00:01:25,793 seven post-operative examinations... 13 00:01:25,880 --> 00:01:31,318 - I'll never cope with this lot! - They're just in-and-out jobs. 14 00:01:31,400 --> 00:01:34,278 - Piece of cake, you'll see. - And surgery? 15 00:01:34,360 --> 00:01:37,636 Don't worry about that. You'll fit it in somehow. 16 00:01:38,880 --> 00:01:40,757 - Morning! - (James ) Morning. 17 00:01:40,840 --> 00:01:42,717 How's the cold, Siegfried? 18 00:01:42,800 --> 00:01:47,476 If one could rely on people to do their share, it might be better. 19 00:01:47,560 --> 00:01:50,677 - I might not even have a cold. - It's not my fault. 20 00:01:50,760 --> 00:01:54,958 If I could sit in a room without it being fouled with tobacco! 21 00:01:55,040 --> 00:01:59,556 - We all smoke in this house. - I don't smoke anymore. It's filthy. 22 00:01:59,640 --> 00:02:02,598 Oh, I see, the fanatical zeal of the ex-smoker. 23 00:02:02,680 --> 00:02:05,592 Go on, poison your body, stunt your growth. 24 00:02:07,120 --> 00:02:09,076 Kill yourself for all I care. 25 00:02:09,160 --> 00:02:11,435 - (Doorbell) - I'll go. 26 00:02:11,520 --> 00:02:14,796 No, let him! You've got your visits to prepare. 27 00:02:16,160 --> 00:02:17,991 (Sighs ) 28 00:02:20,480 --> 00:02:22,391 Hello, Tristan. 29 00:02:22,480 --> 00:02:24,436 Is James Herriot in? 30 00:02:24,520 --> 00:02:27,671 - Yes, I'll fetch him, Helen. - Thank you. 31 00:02:27,760 --> 00:02:29,716 (Door closes ) 32 00:02:29,800 --> 00:02:31,995 Oh, it's all right, yes. 33 00:02:35,080 --> 00:02:37,913 - (Whispering) Psst, James. - What? 34 00:02:38,000 --> 00:02:40,958 What?! Who is that? 35 00:02:41,040 --> 00:02:42,996 It's her - Helen Alderson. 36 00:02:43,080 --> 00:02:45,548 - Helen? - Mm. She wants to see you. 37 00:02:46,720 --> 00:02:48,676 Well, what are you waiting for? 38 00:02:48,760 --> 00:02:52,389 It's embarrassing, isn't it? After the other night. 39 00:02:52,480 --> 00:02:56,871 - Last time I was pie-eyed. - Oh, go on, get in there. 40 00:03:02,080 --> 00:03:03,433 Wait! 41 00:03:03,520 --> 00:03:06,034 - Just back from the laundry. - Right. 42 00:03:06,120 --> 00:03:10,352 (Tristan ) You're marvellous - the immaculate young surgeon! 43 00:03:10,440 --> 00:03:13,193 Perfect! Now, wait, I'll show her in. 44 00:03:18,440 --> 00:03:22,558 - Mr Herriot will see you now. - Thank you, Tristan. Come on. 45 00:03:28,800 --> 00:03:30,756 (James ) Thank you, Tristan. 46 00:03:30,840 --> 00:03:34,150 - Sure you don't any need help? - If I do I'll call. 47 00:03:34,240 --> 00:03:36,435 (Tristan ) Excuse me. 48 00:03:37,480 --> 00:03:39,198 Thank you. 49 00:03:41,400 --> 00:03:42,958 (Door closes ) 50 00:03:43,040 --> 00:03:46,919 - Hello, Helen. - Hello, James. It's Dan. 51 00:03:47,000 --> 00:03:51,039 He jumped over a wall and I think he's hurt himself rather badly. 52 00:03:51,120 --> 00:03:54,635 Oh. Right, let's have him up on the table. 53 00:03:55,480 --> 00:03:57,436 Come on, Dan! 54 00:03:57,520 --> 00:04:00,273 Up we go. That's a good dog. 55 00:04:00,360 --> 00:04:02,476 I hope it's nothing serious. 56 00:04:02,560 --> 00:04:04,915 He's as much a pet as a working dog. 57 00:04:05,000 --> 00:04:06,513 Good dog. 58 00:04:10,560 --> 00:04:12,118 Hmm. 59 00:04:19,000 --> 00:04:21,514 I'm afraid he has a dislocated hip. 60 00:04:21,600 --> 00:04:24,956 It's nasty. Still, I should be able to put it back. 61 00:04:25,040 --> 00:04:28,555 - And if you can't? - He'd be lame for months. 62 00:04:28,640 --> 00:04:32,474 You've brought him in promptly so he has a very good chance. 63 00:04:33,880 --> 00:04:37,156 I'll get Tristan - it's a bit of two-man job. 64 00:04:37,240 --> 00:04:38,992 Couldn't I help? 65 00:04:39,080 --> 00:04:42,629 I'm not sure you'd like playing tug-of-war with Dan. 66 00:04:42,720 --> 00:04:47,919 - I'm quite strong and not squeamish. - All right. 67 00:04:48,000 --> 00:04:50,514 Slip on a coat and we'll get to it. 68 00:04:53,440 --> 00:04:57,353 I'm going to use Nembutal, the new American drug. 69 00:04:57,440 --> 00:04:59,396 It's all right... 70 00:04:59,480 --> 00:05:01,516 Knock him out in seconds. Sit. 71 00:05:03,480 --> 00:05:06,040 Did you enjoy the dance last Saturday? 72 00:05:07,200 --> 00:05:09,350 I was surprised to see you there. 73 00:05:09,440 --> 00:05:12,477 - Ah, you do remember? - Of course I remember! 74 00:05:12,560 --> 00:05:15,358 Not a pleasant memory, the state I was in. 75 00:05:15,440 --> 00:05:17,795 You seemed to be having a nice time. 76 00:05:17,880 --> 00:05:21,190 - How's Connie? - Connie? Oh, I don't know. 77 00:05:21,280 --> 00:05:24,078 Oh, that was the first and last time we met. 78 00:05:25,600 --> 00:05:27,750 You're having me on, aren't you? 79 00:05:27,840 --> 00:05:30,957 - Just a bit. - Come on, we've got work to do. 80 00:05:31,040 --> 00:05:32,792 Whatever you say, James. 81 00:05:34,160 --> 00:05:35,912 (Sighs ) 82 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:39,754 - What the deuce are you up to? - Shh! 83 00:05:40,800 --> 00:05:42,756 What's going on in there? 84 00:05:42,840 --> 00:05:44,796 It's James and Helen. 85 00:05:44,880 --> 00:05:47,394 (Helen ) You make your job look so easy. 86 00:05:47,480 --> 00:05:49,835 Have you no scruples, man? 87 00:05:51,360 --> 00:05:54,193 (Helen ) I imagined it would be more difficult. 88 00:05:54,280 --> 00:05:56,794 Come away, Tristan! (Coughing) 89 00:05:58,160 --> 00:06:02,358 Thank you, James. That was a wonderful piece of work. 90 00:06:02,440 --> 00:06:04,749 I had a good assistant. 91 00:06:06,240 --> 00:06:07,912 - Helen? - Yes? 92 00:06:08,000 --> 00:06:12,152 Remember over dinner you said you were interested in Scotland. 93 00:06:12,240 --> 00:06:15,073 - Yes. - I was passing the Plaza yesterday. 94 00:06:15,160 --> 00:06:18,391 - They have a film from the Hebrides. - Oh, really? 95 00:06:18,480 --> 00:06:19,993 I was wondering... 96 00:06:20,080 --> 00:06:23,436 I thought perhaps you might like to see it with me? 97 00:06:24,560 --> 00:06:26,915 That would be lovely. When? 98 00:06:29,040 --> 00:06:31,793 Well, I thought maybe Friday evening? 99 00:06:31,880 --> 00:06:34,678 Fine, I'll see you then. 100 00:06:34,760 --> 00:06:36,796 Good! 101 00:06:36,880 --> 00:06:40,031 - I'll get Dan into the car. - I'll open the door. 102 00:06:43,200 --> 00:06:45,156 Come on, Dan. 103 00:06:56,400 --> 00:06:58,834 Good morning! Shan't keep you long. 104 00:07:08,000 --> 00:07:10,798 Mr Farnon, will you both be back to lunch? 105 00:07:10,880 --> 00:07:14,589 - No, we'll give it a miss today. - Just as you like. 106 00:07:14,680 --> 00:07:16,636 Who's first on the list? 107 00:07:16,720 --> 00:07:19,712 The Dalbys, I think. Yes. Do you know them? 108 00:07:19,800 --> 00:07:21,836 No, but heard you mention them. 109 00:07:21,920 --> 00:07:26,948 You'll like them. Grand family. My God, the struggles they've had. 110 00:07:27,040 --> 00:07:30,874 Convicts sentenced to hard labour don't have it worse. 111 00:07:30,960 --> 00:07:34,191 It amazes me how these hill farmers stick it out. 112 00:07:34,280 --> 00:07:38,239 Pride, James. Sheer, stubborn pride that refuses to quit. 113 00:07:38,320 --> 00:07:40,390 We think we know these people, 114 00:07:40,480 --> 00:07:44,314 we think we can understand their problems but we can't. 115 00:07:44,400 --> 00:07:46,914 We only see what they want us to see. 116 00:07:47,000 --> 00:07:49,468 The cheerful smiles, the cups of tea, 117 00:07:49,560 --> 00:07:52,916 the food they offer us which means they go without. 118 00:07:53,000 --> 00:07:56,595 They're a breed apart, we can't begin to understand 119 00:07:56,680 --> 00:08:00,559 the frightening day-to-day reality of their lives. 120 00:08:00,640 --> 00:08:04,713 I tell you, James, it'd break softies like us in no time. 121 00:08:04,800 --> 00:08:09,954 - You like the Dalbys, don't you? - They have an exceptional quality. 122 00:08:10,040 --> 00:08:12,474 The unbreakable human spirit. 123 00:08:12,560 --> 00:08:16,269 Anyway! Seems their efforts have met with some reward, 124 00:08:16,360 --> 00:08:21,275 Billy Dalby's managed to get himself some decent cows at last. 125 00:08:21,360 --> 00:08:24,511 - We'll go and have a look at them. - Right. 126 00:08:24,600 --> 00:08:28,639 (Sighing) Come on, dogs, or you'll stay. Come on! 127 00:08:28,720 --> 00:08:31,075 (Dog barking) 128 00:08:31,160 --> 00:08:33,515 - Hello Charlie. - Hello Mr Farnon. 129 00:08:33,600 --> 00:08:36,478 - This is them, then, is it? - Aye. 130 00:08:37,640 --> 00:08:39,596 Uh-huh. 131 00:08:41,160 --> 00:08:43,594 - (Clicking tongue ) - (Cow moos ) 132 00:08:43,680 --> 00:08:46,274 - Come on. - Steady, steady. Steady. 133 00:08:50,920 --> 00:08:54,276 - Is the family about? - Aye, in t'house. 134 00:08:55,440 --> 00:08:57,396 Steady, girls. Steady, steady. 135 00:08:58,440 --> 00:09:00,396 (Mooing) 136 00:09:01,800 --> 00:09:03,950 (Birds squawking outside ) 137 00:09:07,240 --> 00:09:10,198 Come on, William, love, eat up now... 138 00:09:10,280 --> 00:09:12,236 (Knocking at door) 139 00:09:13,960 --> 00:09:16,394 - Mr Farnon! - Hello, Billy! 140 00:09:16,480 --> 00:09:20,951 Mrs Dalby. I say, William, you've grown some! 141 00:09:21,040 --> 00:09:23,315 Soon put your father out to grass. 142 00:09:23,400 --> 00:09:25,755 You'll take some tea and pie wi' us? 143 00:09:25,840 --> 00:09:29,037 Not today, Mrs Dalby, we haven't got much time. 144 00:09:29,120 --> 00:09:31,793 You don't know my assistant, Mr Herriot. 145 00:09:31,880 --> 00:09:34,110 - Pleased to meet you. - How do you do? 146 00:09:34,200 --> 00:09:35,758 - Mr Herriot. - Mr Dalby. 147 00:09:35,840 --> 00:09:38,274 - Those cows are a fine lot. - Aye. 148 00:09:38,360 --> 00:09:40,954 - And they're all ours. - Off you go, lad. 149 00:09:41,040 --> 00:09:43,918 - Give Charlie a hand. - Yes, Dad. 150 00:09:44,000 --> 00:09:48,232 - Ta-ra, Mr Farnon. - Bye. I'll see you in a moment. 151 00:09:48,320 --> 00:09:50,550 Doesn't know if he's coming or going. 152 00:09:50,640 --> 00:09:54,792 That herd's like getting all his Christmas presents rolled into one. 153 00:09:54,880 --> 00:09:59,317 - Isn't that so, Billy? - We all feel a bit the same, lass. 154 00:09:59,400 --> 00:10:01,914 Anyway, it's kind of you to drop by. 155 00:10:02,000 --> 00:10:06,152 We'll look at the cows then Mr Herriot can give them the test. 156 00:10:06,240 --> 00:10:08,800 - I'll come with you. - No need to do that. 157 00:10:08,880 --> 00:10:10,472 I'd prefer it. 158 00:10:10,560 --> 00:10:14,519 I mean, it's the first chance I've had to show them off. 159 00:10:15,720 --> 00:10:18,473 What a good idea. On we go! 160 00:10:19,840 --> 00:10:22,513 - I'll take these out. - Mr Herriot? 161 00:10:22,600 --> 00:10:25,273 Next time you'll share tea with us, I hope? 162 00:10:25,360 --> 00:10:27,590 - I'll look forward to it. - Good. 163 00:10:38,920 --> 00:10:43,152 - Have you read about Raines Abbey? - No, what about it? 164 00:10:43,240 --> 00:10:47,119 Several monks were massacred there in the 14th century. 165 00:10:47,200 --> 00:10:49,077 So? Got a pen? 166 00:10:49,160 --> 00:10:51,116 - Mm. - Thank you. 167 00:10:51,200 --> 00:10:55,352 Well, it means that there's an historical basis for the ghost. 168 00:10:55,440 --> 00:10:59,399 - Ghost? "IOU..." - Yes, the cowled monk. 169 00:10:59,480 --> 00:11:01,436 The ghost of Raines Abbey. 170 00:11:01,520 --> 00:11:05,195 Rot and superstition. Just overheated imaginations. 171 00:11:05,280 --> 00:11:07,874 Ah, remember what Shakespeare said? 172 00:11:07,960 --> 00:11:11,396 There are more things in heaven and earth...Horatio, 173 00:11:11,480 --> 00:11:13,550 than anyone might...er...hm. 174 00:11:14,920 --> 00:11:17,718 - Don't talk rubbish. I'm off - Oh? 175 00:11:17,800 --> 00:11:21,679 Yes, I've got a date with Helen. I'm taking her to the Plaza. 176 00:11:21,760 --> 00:11:23,113 Hm. 177 00:11:23,200 --> 00:11:25,634 - Have I said something wrong? - No. 178 00:11:27,360 --> 00:11:31,831 It's just... Well, the Plaza, it's hardly very enterprising. 179 00:11:31,920 --> 00:11:36,038 Ah! I tried enterprise when I took her to that dinner dance. 180 00:11:36,120 --> 00:11:39,351 And it was a shambles. So tonight I play safe. 181 00:11:39,440 --> 00:11:42,238 Nowhere's safer than Darrowby Plaza. 182 00:11:42,320 --> 00:11:49,192 Good. A nice quiet evening, no disasters. Just the job. Bye. 183 00:11:52,400 --> 00:11:55,631 ( # Marching band soundtrack) 184 00:11:55,720 --> 00:11:59,633 (Man ) 'Four men sat round a table and there was peace in Europe. 185 00:11:59,720 --> 00:12:01,836 'Four strong men return home.' 186 00:12:01,920 --> 00:12:04,593 (Cheering) 187 00:12:04,680 --> 00:12:07,035 (Newsreel narration continues ) 188 00:12:09,280 --> 00:12:11,748 '..the land of the German people.' 189 00:12:11,840 --> 00:12:13,592 (Cheering on newsreel) 190 00:12:15,200 --> 00:12:16,918 Thank you. 191 00:12:17,000 --> 00:12:19,514 Courting seats, last three rows. 192 00:12:20,600 --> 00:12:22,079 Thank you. 193 00:12:22,160 --> 00:12:25,470 '..Monsieur Daladier and the answer of France.' 194 00:12:26,600 --> 00:12:28,556 Excuse me. 195 00:12:32,520 --> 00:12:34,795 'Ey up, veterinary! (Chuckles ) 196 00:12:34,880 --> 00:12:37,189 Hello, Mr Newhouse. 197 00:12:37,280 --> 00:12:39,396 Ooh... Are you... 198 00:12:39,480 --> 00:12:42,597 are you having a night out, then, are you? 199 00:12:42,680 --> 00:12:46,559 Hey...no hanky-panky, mark you, eh? 200 00:12:46,640 --> 00:12:48,790 (Wheezy laughing) 201 00:13:04,120 --> 00:13:08,352 - She's dead. - (James ) Dead? 202 00:13:08,440 --> 00:13:12,638 Aye, I don't think it were nowt to do with her stomach, neither. 203 00:13:14,240 --> 00:13:17,994 - Sorry to hear that... - I knew you were on t'wrong track. 204 00:13:22,120 --> 00:13:24,395 (Newsreel narration continues ) 205 00:13:34,880 --> 00:13:37,269 I been round beasts nigh on 40 years, 206 00:13:37,360 --> 00:13:40,432 it never goes like that when it's the stomach. 207 00:13:40,520 --> 00:13:41,794 You don't say? 208 00:13:41,880 --> 00:13:45,190 A beast with a bad stomach has hard muck 209 00:13:45,280 --> 00:13:49,592 and you think back, young fella, this'un's muck was soft. 210 00:13:49,680 --> 00:13:51,636 It were right soft. 211 00:14:05,240 --> 00:14:07,196 (Snoring) 212 00:14:13,120 --> 00:14:15,076 (Coughing) 213 00:14:16,280 --> 00:14:18,271 ( # Introductory film music) 214 00:14:18,360 --> 00:14:20,316 - Chocolate? - Thank you. 215 00:14:24,800 --> 00:14:26,756 ( # Ominous music) 216 00:14:30,880 --> 00:14:32,871 "Arizona Guns"? 217 00:14:32,960 --> 00:14:36,919 What's happening? This can't be set in Scotland. 218 00:14:37,000 --> 00:14:41,152 They sometimes change the films here without telling anyone. 219 00:14:41,240 --> 00:14:43,549 - Nobody seems to mind. - I do! 220 00:14:44,680 --> 00:14:46,636 (Gunfire ) 221 00:14:47,960 --> 00:14:51,839 Hey, watch it! Watch out or I'll...I'll... 222 00:14:51,920 --> 00:14:53,319 Doh! 223 00:14:53,400 --> 00:14:56,710 - (Gunfire continues ) - Are you all right, Helen? 224 00:15:02,800 --> 00:15:05,030 - Morning, Mrs Hall. - Morning. 225 00:15:05,120 --> 00:15:07,873 - That looks good. Shall I try some? - No! 226 00:15:09,320 --> 00:15:11,550 Yes, of course, Mr Cranford. 227 00:15:11,640 --> 00:15:14,632 If it's what you say, there'll be no problem. 228 00:15:14,720 --> 00:15:16,676 - Morning. - Morning, James. 229 00:15:16,760 --> 00:15:19,479 - (Tristan ) Morning. - Yes, this afternoon. 230 00:15:19,560 --> 00:15:21,630 - Morning, Mrs Hall. - Morning. 231 00:15:21,720 --> 00:15:24,553 - How did it go last night? - Oh, fine. Fine. 232 00:15:24,640 --> 00:15:26,915 Helen actually enjoyed the Plaza? 233 00:15:27,000 --> 00:15:29,992 One of the best nights she's spent, she said. 234 00:15:30,080 --> 00:15:32,036 Will you stop that? 235 00:15:33,240 --> 00:15:35,515 It were out again last night. 236 00:15:35,600 --> 00:15:38,273 - What was? - The ghost of Raines Abbey. 237 00:15:38,360 --> 00:15:41,511 Tom Wetherby and his missus swear they saw it. 238 00:15:41,600 --> 00:15:44,672 - They imagined it. - There's something to it. 239 00:15:44,760 --> 00:15:47,593 You wouldn't catch me up there at night. 240 00:15:47,680 --> 00:15:49,716 What are you all doing in here? 241 00:15:49,800 --> 00:15:52,712 James, add Isaac Cranford to your visits. 242 00:15:52,800 --> 00:15:55,951 - Isaac Cranford. - A big landowner round here. 243 00:15:56,040 --> 00:15:58,600 Sour old devil. Tight with his brass. 244 00:15:58,680 --> 00:16:02,434 - What's his problem? - Beast was struck by lightning. 245 00:16:02,520 --> 00:16:06,991 If it's true, sign a certificate of insurance for him, will you? 246 00:16:07,080 --> 00:16:11,710 - I don't remember a storm, do you? - You can't tell till you've seen it. 247 00:16:11,800 --> 00:16:14,633 Be on your guard, he's a cunning old devil. 248 00:16:14,720 --> 00:16:18,508 Mrs Hall, have we got any brown leather bootlaces? 249 00:16:18,600 --> 00:16:22,639 - Aye, in that cupboard. Top shelf. - Thank you very much. 250 00:16:22,720 --> 00:16:26,998 Just what I want. You'll find his place beyond Raines Abbey. 251 00:16:27,080 --> 00:16:28,877 You might even see the monk. 252 00:16:30,360 --> 00:16:33,989 - Monk? What monk? - The ghost of Raines Abbey. 253 00:16:34,080 --> 00:16:36,389 Don't talk balderdash, Tristan! 254 00:16:36,480 --> 00:16:39,313 And what have I said to you about smoking?! 255 00:16:39,400 --> 00:16:42,756 - This is only my second! - That is a downright lie! 256 00:16:42,840 --> 00:16:45,035 I know it's your fourth or fifth! 257 00:16:51,840 --> 00:16:57,278 - Like I said, lightning. - I can't agree, Mr Cranford. 258 00:16:57,360 --> 00:17:01,035 It died of convulsions. See where it kicked up the grass. 259 00:17:01,120 --> 00:17:05,716 Aye, convulsions, but it were lightning what caused it. 260 00:17:05,800 --> 00:17:09,679 No. If it had, this beast would have died without a struggle. 261 00:17:09,760 --> 00:17:14,470 I've seen many a beast struck by lightning. Not all the same. 262 00:17:14,560 --> 00:17:17,518 We should do a postmortem, just to make sure. 263 00:17:17,600 --> 00:17:19,352 Aye. 264 00:17:20,720 --> 00:17:22,278 Aye. 265 00:17:22,360 --> 00:17:25,432 That were a good beast. Worth all of �80. 266 00:17:25,520 --> 00:17:30,071 - I know it. - Then you'll sign the certificate. 267 00:17:30,160 --> 00:17:34,438 If there's no other obvious cause we'll put it down to lightning 268 00:17:34,520 --> 00:17:38,718 - but I've got to check first. - Particular, aren't you? 269 00:17:40,400 --> 00:17:44,473 But I warn you, cross me on this and you'll be sorry. 270 00:17:44,560 --> 00:17:48,838 I'll have Mallock get it to his yard and do the postmortem there. 271 00:18:28,640 --> 00:18:30,790 ( # Gregorian chanting) 272 00:19:07,760 --> 00:19:09,716 (Engine stops ) 273 00:19:09,800 --> 00:19:11,756 (Muffled chatter indoors ) 274 00:19:19,720 --> 00:19:22,996 - He's a reliable person. - This damn ghost business! 275 00:19:23,080 --> 00:19:25,310 I forbid you to mention it again! 276 00:19:25,400 --> 00:19:28,233 - You too, Mrs Hall. - It's a free country. 277 00:19:28,320 --> 00:19:32,836 Or it would be if there weren't so many little Mr Hitlers about. 278 00:19:32,920 --> 00:19:35,354 - What did you say? - (Sniffs ) 279 00:19:36,440 --> 00:19:39,079 - Now see what you've done? - Me? 280 00:19:39,160 --> 00:19:42,470 Encouraging ridiculous superstitions in that woman. 281 00:19:42,560 --> 00:19:45,597 You are not to upset Mrs Hall, Tristan. 282 00:19:45,680 --> 00:19:46,715 (Sighs ) 283 00:19:50,000 --> 00:19:52,150 (Engine stops ) 284 00:19:52,240 --> 00:19:53,992 (Door slams ) 285 00:20:00,600 --> 00:20:04,275 Stagnation of t'lungs, knew it as soon as I saw it. 286 00:20:04,360 --> 00:20:06,316 What are you talking about? 287 00:20:06,400 --> 00:20:09,039 Stagnation of t'lungs, Mr Cranford. 288 00:20:09,120 --> 00:20:12,874 You can tell by the look in the eye and line along back. 289 00:20:12,960 --> 00:20:17,112 Shut your stupid mouth, Mallock. That beast was struck by lightning. 290 00:20:17,200 --> 00:20:20,351 - You'd best remember that. - Can we get it inside? 291 00:20:20,440 --> 00:20:25,355 - It ain't black rot nor gallstones. - Who asked you?! 292 00:20:25,440 --> 00:20:29,319 You can't mistake stagnation of t'lungs, Mr Cranford. 293 00:20:29,400 --> 00:20:33,154 - Stagnation of lungs?! - Right, let's get it inside. 294 00:20:34,720 --> 00:20:37,234 Aye, right. 295 00:20:37,320 --> 00:20:39,276 (Mallock whistles ) 296 00:20:41,760 --> 00:20:44,149 (Men chattering, indistinct) 297 00:21:07,120 --> 00:21:09,076 Thanks, Mr Mallock. 298 00:21:15,680 --> 00:21:18,240 That's what killed it, Mr Cranford. 299 00:21:20,800 --> 00:21:23,075 What am I supposed to do with this? 300 00:21:23,160 --> 00:21:25,116 Read it, Mr Cranford. 301 00:21:25,200 --> 00:21:27,475 But I know what killed that beast! 302 00:21:29,080 --> 00:21:32,868 Your beast died of acute heart failure. It's all in there. 303 00:21:34,240 --> 00:21:37,198 It's my �80 insurance I'm thinking about. 304 00:21:37,280 --> 00:21:41,239 Sorry, it was natural causes. You'll have to carry the loss. 305 00:21:50,360 --> 00:21:52,396 Now, look, Mr Herriot, 306 00:21:53,600 --> 00:21:57,639 we're...both men of the world and... 307 00:21:57,720 --> 00:22:01,030 you know as well as I do that the insurance company 308 00:22:01,120 --> 00:22:03,475 can stand the loss better than me. 309 00:22:03,560 --> 00:22:07,075 Besides, they...wouldn't know, would they? 310 00:22:07,160 --> 00:22:09,310 I would, Mr Cranford. 311 00:22:09,400 --> 00:22:12,836 That's not going to bother the insurance company. 312 00:22:12,920 --> 00:22:17,675 - No, but it would bother me. - Come on, say it were lightning! 313 00:22:17,760 --> 00:22:21,912 - I can't do that and that's final. - I see. 314 00:22:22,000 --> 00:22:24,878 Well, your boss is going to hear about this, 315 00:22:24,960 --> 00:22:28,999 trying to tell me it were heart failure when it were lightning?! 316 00:22:29,080 --> 00:22:32,629 You know nowt about stock, Mr Jumped-Up-Veterinary! 317 00:22:32,720 --> 00:22:35,996 It was what I said it was, stagnation of t'lungs 318 00:22:36,080 --> 00:22:39,868 caused by poison in t'blood getting back into t'body... 319 00:22:39,960 --> 00:22:44,238 Shut your great gumph, Mallock! Lightning killed my beast! 320 00:22:44,320 --> 00:22:46,197 Lightning! 321 00:22:47,480 --> 00:22:50,836 You'll hear more of this, Mr Knowledge. 322 00:22:50,920 --> 00:22:54,037 For a start, you'll not set foot on my farm again. 323 00:22:54,120 --> 00:22:56,839 And other folk'll hear about it too. 324 00:22:56,920 --> 00:23:00,230 You're finished, Herriot, do you hear? Finished! 325 00:23:02,840 --> 00:23:07,960 Aye, it's a daft fella that can't accept scientific facts. 326 00:23:08,040 --> 00:23:12,033 It's as plain as day his beast died of stagnation of t'lungs. 327 00:23:16,200 --> 00:23:18,555 There, that wasn't too bad, was it? 328 00:23:18,640 --> 00:23:20,471 Oh, you're a sweetie pie. 329 00:23:20,560 --> 00:23:22,516 Yes, little one, very good. 330 00:23:22,600 --> 00:23:25,319 You're a nice little lady, aren't you? 331 00:23:27,280 --> 00:23:32,115 James... James, what the devil have you done to Isaac Cranford?! 332 00:23:32,200 --> 00:23:34,794 - Had words with you, has he? - Words? 333 00:23:34,880 --> 00:23:39,078 If thoughts were deedshe'd have you roasting over hot coals. 334 00:23:39,160 --> 00:23:43,119 - He was trying to pull a fast one. - Not lightning, eh? 335 00:23:43,200 --> 00:23:46,875 Lightning, my foot. It died of varicose endocarditis. 336 00:23:46,960 --> 00:23:48,916 Endocarditis? (Whistles ) 337 00:23:49,000 --> 00:23:52,913 No wonder he didn't believe you. Very rare in cattle. 338 00:23:53,000 --> 00:23:54,752 But that's what killed it. 339 00:23:54,840 --> 00:23:59,550 Say no more, I'm seeing the miserable beggar. I'll sort him out. 340 00:23:59,640 --> 00:24:02,359 - Still with us, is he? - Yes, worse luck. 341 00:24:02,440 --> 00:24:04,670 Now, then, Mrs Selby? 342 00:24:04,760 --> 00:24:07,593 Here's Nelly, all right and tight. 343 00:24:07,680 --> 00:24:11,719 You tell your Susan she'll be as right as a cat with two tails. 344 00:24:11,800 --> 00:24:14,268 - OK. - Goodbye to you. 345 00:24:15,960 --> 00:24:19,748 He's too much of a skinflint to call in outside help now 346 00:24:19,840 --> 00:24:22,195 so we're stuck with him, I suppose. 347 00:24:22,280 --> 00:24:25,431 Moans like hell about paying and gives me the creeps. 348 00:24:25,520 --> 00:24:28,557 - Strike him off. - That wouldn't be ethical. 349 00:24:28,640 --> 00:24:31,313 He'd have to walk off of his own accord. 350 00:24:31,400 --> 00:24:35,791 I suppose I shall have to see that damn prize boar of his. 351 00:24:35,880 --> 00:24:38,917 - Good luck to you. - Thank you very much. 352 00:24:39,000 --> 00:24:42,117 Anyway, James, no need for you to worry at all. 353 00:24:43,320 --> 00:24:44,992 (Siegfried sighing) 354 00:24:45,080 --> 00:24:47,036 (Siegfried singing happily) 355 00:24:55,840 --> 00:24:59,799 (Siegfried) That's a nasty sore, Mr Cranford. 356 00:24:59,880 --> 00:25:03,759 He probably picked up something rubbing against the sty 357 00:25:03,840 --> 00:25:05,796 and it's turned septic. 358 00:25:06,840 --> 00:25:09,308 What's to be done about it, Farnon? 359 00:25:09,400 --> 00:25:14,030 - I'll make you up an ointment. - Right. Nothing fancy, mark you. 360 00:25:14,120 --> 00:25:16,953 Don't want you loading your bill as usual. 361 00:25:17,040 --> 00:25:21,556 - You pay for what you get. - Too bloody much, if you ask me. 362 00:25:21,640 --> 00:25:25,349 You could always seek other advice, you know. 363 00:25:25,440 --> 00:25:27,749 Reckon I'm stuck with you, Farnon. 364 00:25:27,840 --> 00:25:30,035 Right, I'll post you the ointment. 365 00:25:30,120 --> 00:25:35,478 Rub it in carefully by hand four times a day. You got that? 366 00:25:35,560 --> 00:25:38,154 Aye, as long as it cures boar. 367 00:25:39,320 --> 00:25:43,154 It will. Oh, end of the month's coming. 368 00:25:43,240 --> 00:25:47,472 Perhaps you'd like to clear your bills for the last six months? 369 00:25:48,600 --> 00:25:51,194 Must keep the books in order, you know. 370 00:25:52,640 --> 00:25:56,679 You'll get paid, Farnon. Never fear. 371 00:25:56,760 --> 00:26:00,435 Right, I'll be off, then. Thank you for the soap and water. 372 00:26:00,520 --> 00:26:04,513 Remember, the ointment's to be rubbed in four times a day. 373 00:26:04,600 --> 00:26:06,909 I heard you first time. 374 00:26:07,000 --> 00:26:09,639 Well, I'll say goodbye. 375 00:26:09,720 --> 00:26:11,870 (Engine not turning over) 376 00:26:13,080 --> 00:26:14,638 Ohh... 377 00:26:18,640 --> 00:26:20,596 (Engine starts ) 378 00:26:29,080 --> 00:26:31,469 - Tris, you seen my hoof knife? - No. 379 00:26:31,560 --> 00:26:34,028 Damn! Must've left it at Denham's. 380 00:26:34,120 --> 00:26:36,588 - Use Siegfried's. - Oh, good idea. 381 00:26:40,200 --> 00:26:41,952 A-ha! 382 00:26:42,040 --> 00:26:45,828 - Caught red-handed! - It's to do Thomson's horse. 383 00:26:45,920 --> 00:26:47,831 I couldn't find my knife. 384 00:26:47,920 --> 00:26:50,878 So you thought you'd thieve my brand new one, eh? 385 00:26:50,960 --> 00:26:55,112 - I'll put it back. - What's happened to your knife? 386 00:26:55,200 --> 00:26:58,112 A knife paid for with my hard-earned cash. 387 00:26:58,200 --> 00:27:01,670 - I left it at Willy Denham's place. - I see. 388 00:27:01,760 --> 00:27:03,830 I'm sure he'll drop it in. 389 00:27:03,920 --> 00:27:07,515 He'll consider it ideal for cutting his plug tobacco. 390 00:27:07,600 --> 00:27:12,151 No, this business of mislaying things is getting under my skin. 391 00:27:12,240 --> 00:27:14,470 You're just as guilty as he is. 392 00:27:14,560 --> 00:27:17,916 What is the point of my buying expensive equipment 393 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:20,639 if you two simply turn round and lose it? 394 00:27:20,720 --> 00:27:23,029 You'll agree, it's got to stop. 395 00:27:24,680 --> 00:27:29,117 You may wonder why I never leave anything behind on the job, hm? 396 00:27:34,000 --> 00:27:37,754 - Yes, I was going to mention that. - Concentration. 397 00:27:37,840 --> 00:27:40,149 Whenever I put something down... 398 00:27:41,440 --> 00:27:45,911 I form a mental picture of the object, 399 00:27:46,000 --> 00:27:48,275 which reminds me to pick it up again. 400 00:27:49,680 --> 00:27:52,399 - Oh, I see. - Simple once you get the knack. 401 00:27:52,480 --> 00:27:56,075 - (James ) I must try that. - Good. Subject closed. 402 00:27:56,160 --> 00:27:58,276 Tristan, faeces sample, 403 00:27:58,360 --> 00:28:01,830 send it to the lab for testing for Johne's disease. 404 00:28:01,920 --> 00:28:04,275 The things people send by post. 405 00:28:04,360 --> 00:28:08,035 Never mind the wit, check if anything else needs sending. 406 00:28:08,120 --> 00:28:10,350 Oui, mon colonel. 407 00:28:10,440 --> 00:28:14,831 James...what are you up to this afternoon? 408 00:28:14,920 --> 00:28:17,718 - I've got Thomson's horse. - Course you have. 409 00:28:17,800 --> 00:28:22,078 - And test the Dalby herd. - Good idea! Get back early. 410 00:28:22,160 --> 00:28:25,869 I've got a stack of late jobs lined up for after supper, 411 00:28:25,960 --> 00:28:28,872 - I want your help. - Anything interesting? 412 00:28:28,960 --> 00:28:30,678 No, just sheer muscle. 413 00:28:30,760 --> 00:28:34,116 Horace Dawson's milk cow, Mabel, has torn a teat, 414 00:28:34,200 --> 00:28:36,077 I'll need help stitching it up. 415 00:28:36,160 --> 00:28:40,312 Nice cow, Mabel, but she goes frantic at the sight of a needle. 416 00:28:40,400 --> 00:28:44,154 Fascinating. Um... 417 00:28:45,280 --> 00:28:46,713 Mm-hm. 418 00:28:46,800 --> 00:28:49,951 Let's have a mental picture, shall we? 419 00:28:50,040 --> 00:28:52,349 I'll see you at supper. 420 00:28:54,080 --> 00:28:56,071 (Mouthing) 421 00:29:03,000 --> 00:29:04,433 (Dog barking) 422 00:29:05,240 --> 00:29:07,196 (Man whistling) 423 00:29:07,280 --> 00:29:09,874 (Cow moos ) 424 00:29:09,960 --> 00:29:12,349 - Hello, Charlie. - Hello, Mr Herriot. 425 00:29:12,440 --> 00:29:15,989 - I've come to test the herd. - Down in t'bottom paddock. 426 00:29:16,080 --> 00:29:18,958 Fine. I'll pay my respects then get to work. 427 00:29:19,040 --> 00:29:20,598 Aye. 428 00:29:29,960 --> 00:29:33,191 - Afternoon, Mrs Dalby. - Mr Herriot. Come in. 429 00:29:33,280 --> 00:29:35,236 I just thought I'd say hello. 430 00:29:35,320 --> 00:29:38,630 You sit down, tea'll be brewed in no time. 431 00:29:38,720 --> 00:29:41,792 - I've got my boots on... - Oh, hush. You sit. 432 00:29:41,880 --> 00:29:43,438 Thank you. 433 00:29:43,520 --> 00:29:46,592 Billy and William are out working, I'm afraid. 434 00:29:46,680 --> 00:29:51,231 - You'll see 'em before you go. - Yes. 435 00:29:54,640 --> 00:29:57,598 There, now, there's all your extra bits. 436 00:29:57,680 --> 00:30:01,195 - I'll spoil my supper if I eat... - Stuff and nonsense! 437 00:30:01,280 --> 00:30:04,397 Our Billy can eat twice that between meals. 438 00:30:04,480 --> 00:30:06,357 - Oh. - You eat up, now. 439 00:30:06,440 --> 00:30:08,715 If you insist. It looks delicious. 440 00:30:13,120 --> 00:30:15,236 Mmm! 441 00:30:15,320 --> 00:30:18,596 With the herd, I guess you'll take on extra help. 442 00:30:18,680 --> 00:30:22,559 It'll be a long time before we can afford that, Mr Herriot. 443 00:30:22,640 --> 00:30:24,915 It's a lot of work for one man. 444 00:30:25,000 --> 00:30:28,117 We're not doing too badly. There's William. 445 00:30:29,440 --> 00:30:32,273 And Charlie comes over from time to time. 446 00:30:32,360 --> 00:30:35,557 And of course, I'm out there as well. 447 00:30:35,640 --> 00:30:40,031 So you see... we're quite well off for hands. 448 00:30:41,360 --> 00:30:43,555 There, just let it brew a minute. 449 00:30:46,960 --> 00:30:49,554 I expect Billy could use all that help. 450 00:30:49,640 --> 00:30:53,110 Aye. It's Billy who keeps the whole thing running, 451 00:30:53,200 --> 00:30:55,156 if you know what I mean. 452 00:30:55,240 --> 00:30:57,800 He's always planning, always doing. 453 00:30:59,760 --> 00:31:03,070 Course, it's not been easy for him this past year, 454 00:31:03,160 --> 00:31:05,515 finding money for t'cows. 455 00:31:05,600 --> 00:31:08,194 And now getting barn ready for t'winter. 456 00:31:08,280 --> 00:31:11,989 He's hardly taken time off for sleep these past months. 457 00:31:13,120 --> 00:31:17,477 Still, work's gotta be done, I know that. 458 00:31:17,560 --> 00:31:21,599 - You've got yourself a good man. - Aye, I have that. 459 00:31:21,680 --> 00:31:24,478 It's just winter that's worse, Mr Herriot. 460 00:31:24,560 --> 00:31:27,870 Keeping cows fed and sheltered through t'snows. 461 00:31:27,960 --> 00:31:32,078 Still, God willing, we'll come through it. 462 00:31:33,160 --> 00:31:35,116 I'm sure you will, Mrs Dalby. 463 00:31:38,840 --> 00:31:42,515 Come on, James, no need to make a banquet of that supper. 464 00:31:42,600 --> 00:31:44,670 Coming. What's the first job? 465 00:31:44,760 --> 00:31:48,275 Joe Kendall, one of his cows has some sort of tumour. 466 00:31:49,440 --> 00:31:51,032 Come on, James! 467 00:31:52,960 --> 00:31:54,916 (Car approaching) 468 00:32:13,400 --> 00:32:15,914 (Siegfried humming happily) 469 00:32:16,000 --> 00:32:20,357 Hello, I see you've got extra manpower tonight, Mr Farnon. 470 00:32:20,440 --> 00:32:23,910 No time for chit-chat at this late hour. 471 00:32:24,000 --> 00:32:26,798 Right, squire. Oh, something for you. 472 00:32:26,880 --> 00:32:29,189 You left 'em last time, didn't you? 473 00:32:29,280 --> 00:32:32,317 Er... Thank you. Where's the cow? 474 00:32:32,400 --> 00:32:36,712 Aye. And you left your bloodless castrators time before that. 475 00:32:36,800 --> 00:32:40,395 You never come here without leaving summat, do you? 476 00:32:40,480 --> 00:32:42,471 - Really? - Well, let's get on. 477 00:32:42,560 --> 00:32:45,279 If I kept 'em, I'd have a drawerful by now. 478 00:32:45,360 --> 00:32:48,158 - Is that so? - Aye. Same with t'neighbours. 479 00:32:48,240 --> 00:32:51,391 Never calls without leaving a souvenir, do you? 480 00:32:51,480 --> 00:32:53,436 Where's the damn cow, Kendall?. 481 00:32:53,520 --> 00:32:56,193 There he is, Mr Farnon. (Chuckling) 482 00:33:06,600 --> 00:33:10,309 How you gonna get that lump off, then, Mr Farnon? 483 00:33:10,400 --> 00:33:15,110 You'll need hacksaw or a carving knife for t'job, I reckon. 484 00:33:28,880 --> 00:33:32,509 Right, anything else want doing while we're here? 485 00:33:32,600 --> 00:33:34,113 No. 486 00:33:35,840 --> 00:33:37,910 Just lump on cow there. 487 00:33:38,000 --> 00:33:40,798 The tumour? Oh, that's gone. 488 00:33:42,120 --> 00:33:43,838 Gone? 489 00:33:43,920 --> 00:33:45,876 Gone, you say? 490 00:33:49,000 --> 00:33:50,911 By God, you're right. 491 00:33:51,000 --> 00:33:53,468 I never saw you use a knife, Mr Farnon. 492 00:33:53,560 --> 00:33:55,437 I didn't, Mr Kendall. 493 00:33:55,520 --> 00:33:59,115 I'm damned if I can see how you got it off without a knife. 494 00:33:59,200 --> 00:34:02,636 - Tricks of the trade, eh? - But it can't just vanish! 495 00:34:02,720 --> 00:34:05,792 - What you done with it? - I told you, it's gone. 496 00:34:05,880 --> 00:34:08,075 How the hell did you do it? 497 00:34:08,160 --> 00:34:11,277 If I told you that I'd be out of a job. 498 00:34:11,360 --> 00:34:14,033 But lump were there, I saw it with me own eyes! 499 00:34:14,120 --> 00:34:17,157 Well, if that's all, good night, Mr Kendall. 500 00:34:17,240 --> 00:34:19,595 Aye, and good night to thee and all. 501 00:34:19,680 --> 00:34:21,636 What did happen back there? 502 00:34:21,720 --> 00:34:25,076 He's a bit of a know-all is old Joe Kendall. 503 00:34:25,160 --> 00:34:29,790 It'll drive him crazy for weeks not knowing where the tumour got to. 504 00:34:29,880 --> 00:34:31,836 Where did the tumour get to? 505 00:34:31,920 --> 00:34:35,549 Well, I felt it move the moment I started to examine it. 506 00:34:35,640 --> 00:34:39,758 And when I squeezed it, it popped out and shot up my sleeve. 507 00:34:41,800 --> 00:34:43,518 There it is. 508 00:34:43,600 --> 00:34:47,275 Any road, it'll keep him guessing, that's for sure. 509 00:34:57,000 --> 00:34:59,719 I'm glad you got your stethoscope back. 510 00:34:59,800 --> 00:35:03,475 Oh, yes! A moment of forgetfulness there. 511 00:35:03,560 --> 00:35:05,516 Shan't stray again. 512 00:35:08,320 --> 00:35:10,436 Is this what you're looking for? 513 00:35:17,800 --> 00:35:19,756 (Starts engine ) 514 00:35:24,240 --> 00:35:27,471 I've been practising your mental image system. 515 00:35:27,560 --> 00:35:29,516 It works, you know. 516 00:35:32,400 --> 00:35:35,949 It's a bad tear, Horace - right into the milk channel. 517 00:35:36,040 --> 00:35:38,554 Reckon Mabel would agree, Mr Farnon. 518 00:35:38,640 --> 00:35:43,156 It'll need a good few stitches. I'll give her something for the pain. 519 00:35:46,040 --> 00:35:48,713 I hope her temper's improved, Horace. 520 00:35:48,800 --> 00:35:51,189 She's as gentle as a lamb, Mr Farnon. 521 00:35:51,280 --> 00:35:54,113 Wasn't all that gentle last time, was she? 522 00:35:54,200 --> 00:35:57,317 Reckon you caught her on an off day, Mr Farnon. 523 00:35:58,440 --> 00:35:59,793 Right. 524 00:36:00,840 --> 00:36:02,751 Hold her tightly, James. 525 00:36:02,840 --> 00:36:06,037 Let your attention wander and she'll have you! 526 00:36:11,640 --> 00:36:13,949 Horace, hold her tail, if you will. 527 00:36:16,160 --> 00:36:18,594 Tightly, James, please! 528 00:36:18,680 --> 00:36:19,874 Hmm. 529 00:36:19,960 --> 00:36:21,598 Easy, girl. 530 00:36:23,080 --> 00:36:25,753 Easy, easy... 531 00:36:25,840 --> 00:36:27,910 Won't take long... 532 00:36:28,000 --> 00:36:30,036 - (Thud) - Oof! 533 00:36:34,080 --> 00:36:37,959 Not nice, I know, but you'll feel better with this inside. 534 00:36:39,040 --> 00:36:41,315 Hush, girl. Easy. 535 00:36:41,400 --> 00:36:44,073 Easy. Easy there... 536 00:36:44,160 --> 00:36:47,038 - Ow! - (Moos ) 537 00:36:48,880 --> 00:36:50,711 Grab her, James! 538 00:36:52,960 --> 00:36:55,155 (Siegfried) Oof! 539 00:36:55,240 --> 00:36:57,196 (Siegfried grunting) 540 00:36:57,280 --> 00:37:00,158 Got her! Got her! 541 00:37:02,880 --> 00:37:04,632 (Moos ) 542 00:37:06,680 --> 00:37:09,592 - (Sighs ) - All right? 543 00:37:09,680 --> 00:37:13,434 Bloody but unbroken, I think. 544 00:37:13,520 --> 00:37:15,476 She'll be all right. 545 00:37:15,560 --> 00:37:20,350 Getting the needle in that first time causes all the trouble. 546 00:37:20,440 --> 00:37:23,830 Reckon you touched her on a tender spot, Mr Farnon. 547 00:37:23,920 --> 00:37:26,593 - I suppose I did, Horace. - (Chuckling) 548 00:37:26,680 --> 00:37:31,151 We'll just give the local some time to work and then stitch her up. 549 00:37:32,280 --> 00:37:35,989 - Evening, Horace. - Evening, Claude! 550 00:37:36,080 --> 00:37:38,878 - Gentlemen. - You're a bit off your beat. 551 00:37:38,960 --> 00:37:43,112 Saw Horace's light, thought he'd be needing a hand. 552 00:37:43,200 --> 00:37:48,354 Nay, thanks Mr Blenkiron but, er, we've almost finished now. 553 00:37:48,440 --> 00:37:50,396 Pity you weren't here earlier 554 00:37:50,480 --> 00:37:53,756 to tuck Mabel under your arm while I injected her. 555 00:37:53,840 --> 00:37:56,991 - (Laughter) - I'll be on me way to Darrowby. 556 00:37:57,080 --> 00:37:58,991 - Good night. - Good night. 557 00:37:59,080 --> 00:38:02,675 Hang on, Claude, would you give Mr Herriot a lift back? 558 00:38:02,760 --> 00:38:04,512 No, it's... (Yawns ) 559 00:38:04,600 --> 00:38:07,831 I've only got one more visit, I can deal with that 560 00:38:07,920 --> 00:38:10,639 and we need someone at home to man the fort. 561 00:38:10,720 --> 00:38:13,951 - Fine with me, Mr Farnon. - Sure you don't need me? 562 00:38:14,040 --> 00:38:16,554 - No, off you go. - Thanks, Siegfried. 563 00:38:16,640 --> 00:38:18,870 Be right with you, Mr Blenkiron. 564 00:38:20,280 --> 00:38:21,429 Night, Claude! 565 00:38:21,520 --> 00:38:24,034 (Claude ) Good night. (James ) Good night. 566 00:38:24,120 --> 00:38:25,792 (Sighs ) 567 00:38:28,720 --> 00:38:30,676 You've been away, haven't you? 568 00:38:30,760 --> 00:38:35,117 - Aye, defending me title, I was. - What title is that? 569 00:38:35,200 --> 00:38:37,998 Northern Heavyweight Champion Wrestler. 570 00:38:38,080 --> 00:38:39,752 How did it go? 571 00:38:39,840 --> 00:38:42,798 - Reckon I'm still champion. - (Chuckles ) 572 00:38:42,880 --> 00:38:44,279 'Ey up! 573 00:38:49,320 --> 00:38:54,474 My God! We're at Raines Abbey! That's the monk, Mr Blenkiron! 574 00:38:54,560 --> 00:38:56,710 ( # Gregorian chanting) 575 00:38:57,840 --> 00:38:59,558 Ghost, eh? 576 00:38:59,640 --> 00:39:02,518 Come on, let's get the bugger! 577 00:39:08,000 --> 00:39:09,956 Come on, Mr Herriot! 578 00:39:14,200 --> 00:39:16,111 (Owl hooting) 579 00:39:17,560 --> 00:39:20,632 (Blenkiron chattering, indistinct) 580 00:39:29,480 --> 00:39:32,552 Quickly, Herriot, go round and cut him off! 581 00:39:32,640 --> 00:39:37,509 - What if we get him? - We'll skin the joker alive! 582 00:39:37,600 --> 00:39:39,556 (Water rushing nearby ) 583 00:39:54,240 --> 00:39:56,993 - Come on! - (Grunting) 584 00:39:57,080 --> 00:39:59,036 (Straining) 585 00:39:59,120 --> 00:40:02,829 - Thank you. - Come on, lad, shift yourself! 586 00:40:05,960 --> 00:40:09,350 - Come on, move! - All right, I'm going, Mr Blenkiron! 587 00:40:22,080 --> 00:40:24,913 There he is! 588 00:40:25,000 --> 00:40:27,355 Watch that branch, Mr Blenkiron! 589 00:40:27,440 --> 00:40:30,273 Come on, lad, get yourself up! Come on! 590 00:40:34,680 --> 00:40:36,636 (Panting) 591 00:40:57,400 --> 00:40:59,152 Shh! 592 00:41:06,200 --> 00:41:07,952 Whoo! Oh! 593 00:41:08,040 --> 00:41:09,393 (Splash) 594 00:41:09,480 --> 00:41:11,198 Come on! 595 00:41:27,840 --> 00:41:29,796 Shh! Listen. 596 00:41:33,400 --> 00:41:34,913 (Sighs ) 597 00:41:35,000 --> 00:41:36,956 He's given us the slip. 598 00:41:39,200 --> 00:41:42,875 Come on, Mr Herriot, no sense hanging about here. 599 00:41:44,400 --> 00:41:47,153 I've been after that joker for some days. 600 00:41:47,240 --> 00:41:50,277 But don't you worry, I'll have him yet. 601 00:42:12,280 --> 00:42:14,032 (Clattering outside ) 602 00:42:31,480 --> 00:42:33,436 (Inaudible ) 603 00:42:49,640 --> 00:42:52,552 - So you are the Raines ghost? - Afraid so. 604 00:42:52,640 --> 00:42:56,394 I should have known you'd do something stupid like this. 605 00:42:56,480 --> 00:42:59,631 - It was only a lark. - You frightened me to death! 606 00:42:59,720 --> 00:43:01,676 I'm sorry, James - really. 607 00:43:01,760 --> 00:43:05,878 That gorilla Blenkiron would've torn me to shreds. 608 00:43:05,960 --> 00:43:08,315 I've got a good mind to tell him. 609 00:43:08,400 --> 00:43:13,155 - (Laughs ) - No. I've a much better idea. 610 00:43:13,240 --> 00:43:16,152 - I'll leave you to Siegfried. - Oh, please! 611 00:43:16,240 --> 00:43:20,711 - What were you up to anyway?! - Shh! It was a lark, I told you. 612 00:43:20,800 --> 00:43:24,713 Worked, too. I always chose my victims carefully. 613 00:43:24,800 --> 00:43:27,553 I thought Tom Wetherby could do with a shock. 614 00:43:27,640 --> 00:43:31,076 - And me too, I suppose? - I couldn't resist it. 615 00:43:31,160 --> 00:43:34,789 Anyway, it was getting the timing right that mattered. 616 00:43:34,880 --> 00:43:38,589 You know, when the drivers aren't sure they've seen you. 617 00:43:38,680 --> 00:43:41,638 Then you see them revving up and haring off! 618 00:43:41,720 --> 00:43:43,233 (Laughing) 619 00:43:43,320 --> 00:43:47,233 No, you're absolutely right, it was a crazy thing to do. 620 00:43:52,840 --> 00:43:56,310 Get out of those things before you catch your death. 621 00:43:56,400 --> 00:44:00,678 I'm warning you - if that ghost ever appears again you are for it. 622 00:44:00,760 --> 00:44:04,639 Don't worry, James, that ghost is well and truly buried. 623 00:44:09,160 --> 00:44:10,718 (Exhales ) 624 00:44:21,520 --> 00:44:23,033 Charlie? 625 00:44:26,120 --> 00:44:27,758 Charlie! 626 00:44:30,240 --> 00:44:33,869 Mr Herriot. Sorry, I didn't hear you. 627 00:44:33,960 --> 00:44:37,509 I just thought I'd look in to see how things were. 628 00:44:37,600 --> 00:44:39,556 That's kind of you. 629 00:44:41,400 --> 00:44:44,870 - Sit down, I'll make some tea. - No, it's all right. 630 00:44:44,960 --> 00:44:49,750 Please. 'Sides, I were just going to get one for meself. 631 00:44:54,400 --> 00:44:57,597 Has Billy got the hard standing for the barns laid? 632 00:44:57,680 --> 00:45:00,638 - No. William and Charlie are... - Mam? 633 00:45:02,400 --> 00:45:04,960 - Hello, Mr Herriot. - Hello, William. 634 00:45:05,040 --> 00:45:08,077 - You hard at it? - We're finishing the barns. 635 00:45:08,160 --> 00:45:10,720 Aye, and you make a proper job of it. 636 00:45:10,800 --> 00:45:13,917 We need more cement - will you order it? 637 00:45:14,000 --> 00:45:17,037 Your father has - should be here tomorrow. 638 00:45:17,120 --> 00:45:20,317 So long as it's done before dad gets back. Bye! 639 00:45:20,400 --> 00:45:22,152 Bye, William. 640 00:45:23,600 --> 00:45:25,158 Billy's away, is he? 641 00:45:25,240 --> 00:45:28,710 - He's in hospital. - Hospital?. 642 00:45:28,800 --> 00:45:30,791 Aye. 643 00:45:30,880 --> 00:45:32,996 Happened two days ago. 644 00:45:33,080 --> 00:45:36,231 He'd been out, working all hours. 645 00:45:36,320 --> 00:45:38,675 Got himself a right soaking. 646 00:45:38,760 --> 00:45:40,876 He were taken very poorly. 647 00:45:42,200 --> 00:45:47,194 William thinks it's just summat small, that Billy'll be back soon. 648 00:45:47,280 --> 00:45:49,236 But I don't know. 649 00:45:50,320 --> 00:45:54,313 - Doctors say he's really bad. - Do they know what it is? 650 00:45:54,400 --> 00:45:57,153 Aye. Pneumonia. 651 00:45:59,640 --> 00:46:01,756 Worst kind of pneumonia at that. 652 00:46:18,160 --> 00:46:20,276 Very housewifey of you, James. 653 00:46:23,400 --> 00:46:24,958 Tristan. 654 00:46:26,000 --> 00:46:27,672 Yes, Siegfried? 655 00:46:27,760 --> 00:46:31,878 Do you recall I asked you to post certain items a few days ago? 656 00:46:31,960 --> 00:46:36,988 Oh, the sample to the lab and the ointment to...Cranford. 657 00:46:37,080 --> 00:46:39,548 - Exactly. - I posted them the same day. 658 00:46:39,640 --> 00:46:42,712 Quite a simple operation, one might suppose. 659 00:46:42,800 --> 00:46:46,110 Two items, two labels, you wrap them up and post them. 660 00:46:46,200 --> 00:46:49,431 - Exactly. What's wrong? - "What's wrong?" he says. 661 00:46:49,520 --> 00:46:55,516 This is a letter from Isaac Cranford with enough venom to wither a city. 662 00:46:55,600 --> 00:46:59,752 - What's he complaining about now? - What's he complaining about? 663 00:46:59,840 --> 00:47:03,799 Well, he's complaining about opening your package 664 00:47:03,880 --> 00:47:08,396 and smearing the contents liberally over his pig 665 00:47:08,480 --> 00:47:12,632 and working it well in with his fingers four times a day... 666 00:47:12,720 --> 00:47:14,676 as instructed. 667 00:47:14,760 --> 00:47:19,072 And then finding that it isn't an ointment after all. 668 00:47:19,160 --> 00:47:21,879 - (Siegfried tuts ) - What was it? 669 00:47:21,960 --> 00:47:23,791 Infected cow dung! 670 00:47:23,880 --> 00:47:27,793 The infected faeces sample you should've sent to the labs! 671 00:47:27,880 --> 00:47:30,713 - God, I sent the wrong... - Yes, you botched it! 672 00:47:30,800 --> 00:47:34,918 It's a miracle the wretched man isn't a diseased wreck by now. 673 00:47:35,000 --> 00:47:39,198 I wonder how the labs are getting on testing the ointment? 674 00:47:39,280 --> 00:47:43,239 - I'm sorry, Siegfried. - Hear that, James? He's sorry. 675 00:47:43,320 --> 00:47:45,754 Sorry?! There's no need to be sorry! 676 00:47:45,840 --> 00:47:47,796 I wanted to congratulate you - 677 00:47:47,880 --> 00:47:51,475 Cranford says he will never do business with us again. 678 00:47:51,560 --> 00:47:56,031 You're a genius, Tristan! You got rid of the old vulture at last! 679 00:47:59,600 --> 00:48:00,919 How about that?