1 00:00:42,440 --> 00:00:44,590 (Siegfried sneezing) 2 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:49,991 (Coughs) 3 00:00:50,080 --> 00:00:51,991 (Moans) 4 00:00:53,800 --> 00:00:55,870 (Coughs, blows nose) 5 00:00:55,960 --> 00:00:58,713 - No better, I see. - (Siegfried) No. 6 00:00:58,800 --> 00:01:01,553 A real stinker of a cold, this one. 7 00:01:01,640 --> 00:01:06,236 - I'd take it easy, Siegfried. - Yes, bad news for you, I'm afraid. 8 00:01:06,320 --> 00:01:08,880 You'll have to carry the whole burden. 9 00:01:08,960 --> 00:01:12,714 No problem, providing the visiting list is reasonable. 10 00:01:12,800 --> 00:01:16,031 - There it is. - Oh, yes. Thanks. 11 00:01:19,200 --> 00:01:22,397 Two herds to inoculate, three castrations, 12 00:01:22,480 --> 00:01:26,393 seven post-operative examinations... 13 00:01:26,480 --> 00:01:31,918 - I'll never cope with this lot! - They're just in-and-out jobs. 14 00:01:32,000 --> 00:01:34,878 - Piece of cake, you'll see. - And surgery? 15 00:01:34,960 --> 00:01:38,236 Don't worry about that. You'll fit it in somehow. 16 00:01:39,480 --> 00:01:41,357 - Morning! - (James) Morning. 17 00:01:41,440 --> 00:01:43,317 How's the cold, Siegfried? 18 00:01:43,400 --> 00:01:48,076 If one could rely on people to do their share, it might be better. 19 00:01:48,160 --> 00:01:51,277 - I might not even have a cold. - It's not my fault. 20 00:01:51,360 --> 00:01:55,558 If I could sit in a room without it being fouled with tobacco! 21 00:01:55,640 --> 00:02:00,156 - We all smoke in this house. - I don't smoke anymore. It's filthy. 22 00:02:00,240 --> 00:02:03,198 Oh, I see, the fanatical zeal of the ex-smoker. 23 00:02:03,280 --> 00:02:06,192 Go on, poison your body, stunt your growth. 24 00:02:07,720 --> 00:02:09,676 Kill yourself for all I care. 25 00:02:09,760 --> 00:02:12,035 - (Doorbell) - I'll go. 26 00:02:12,120 --> 00:02:15,396 No, let him! You've got your visits to prepare. 27 00:02:16,760 --> 00:02:18,591 (Sighs) 28 00:02:21,080 --> 00:02:22,991 Hello, Tristan. 29 00:02:23,080 --> 00:02:25,036 Is James Herriot in? 30 00:02:25,120 --> 00:02:28,271 - Yes, I'll fetch him, Helen. - Thank you. 31 00:02:28,360 --> 00:02:30,316 (Door closes) 32 00:02:30,400 --> 00:02:32,595 Oh, it's all right, yes. 33 00:02:35,680 --> 00:02:38,513 - (Whispering) Psst, James. - What? 34 00:02:38,600 --> 00:02:41,558 What?! Who is that? 35 00:02:41,640 --> 00:02:43,596 It's her - Helen Alderson. 36 00:02:43,680 --> 00:02:46,148 - Helen? - Mm. She wants to see you. 37 00:02:47,320 --> 00:02:49,276 Well, what are you waiting for? 38 00:02:49,360 --> 00:02:52,989 It's embarrassing, isn't it? After the other night. 39 00:02:53,080 --> 00:02:57,471 - Last time I was pie-eyed. - Oh, go on, get in there. 40 00:03:02,680 --> 00:03:04,033 Wait! 41 00:03:04,120 --> 00:03:06,634 - Just back from the laundry. - Right. 42 00:03:06,720 --> 00:03:10,952 (Tristan) You're marvellous - the immaculate young surgeon! 43 00:03:11,040 --> 00:03:13,793 Perfect! Now, wait, I'll show her in. 44 00:03:19,040 --> 00:03:23,158 - Mr Herriot will see you now. - Thank you, Tristan. Come on. 45 00:03:29,400 --> 00:03:31,356 (James) Thank you, Tristan. 46 00:03:31,440 --> 00:03:34,750 - Sure you don't any need help? - If I do I'll call. 47 00:03:34,840 --> 00:03:37,035 (Tristan) Excuse me. 48 00:03:38,080 --> 00:03:39,798 Thank you. 49 00:03:42,000 --> 00:03:43,558 (Door closes) 50 00:03:43,640 --> 00:03:47,519 - Hello, Helen. - Hello, James. It's Dan. 51 00:03:47,600 --> 00:03:51,639 He jumped over a wall and I think he's hurt himself rather badly. 52 00:03:51,720 --> 00:03:55,235 Oh. Right, let's have him up on the table. 53 00:03:56,080 --> 00:03:58,036 Come on, Dan! 54 00:03:58,120 --> 00:04:00,873 Up we go. That's a good dog. 55 00:04:00,960 --> 00:04:03,076 I hope it's nothing serious. 56 00:04:03,160 --> 00:04:05,515 He's as much a pet as a working dog. 57 00:04:05,600 --> 00:04:07,113 Good dog. 58 00:04:11,160 --> 00:04:12,718 Hmm. 59 00:04:19,600 --> 00:04:22,114 I'm afraid he has a dislocated hip. 60 00:04:22,200 --> 00:04:25,556 It's nasty. Still, I should be able to put it back. 61 00:04:25,640 --> 00:04:29,155 - And if you can't? - He'd be lame for months. 62 00:04:29,240 --> 00:04:33,074 You've brought him in promptly so he has a very good chance. 63 00:04:34,480 --> 00:04:37,756 I'll get Tristan - it's a bit of two-man job. 64 00:04:37,840 --> 00:04:39,592 Couldn't I help? 65 00:04:39,680 --> 00:04:43,229 I'm not sure you'd like playing tug-of-war with Dan. 66 00:04:43,320 --> 00:04:48,519 - I'm quite strong and not squeamish. - All right. 67 00:04:48,600 --> 00:04:51,114 Slip on a coat and we'll get to it. 68 00:04:54,040 --> 00:04:57,953 I'm going to use Nembutal, the new American drug. 69 00:04:58,040 --> 00:04:59,996 It's all right... 70 00:05:00,080 --> 00:05:02,116 Knock him out in seconds. Sit. 71 00:05:04,080 --> 00:05:06,640 Did you enjoy the dance last Saturday? 72 00:05:07,800 --> 00:05:09,950 I was surprised to see you there. 73 00:05:10,040 --> 00:05:13,077 - Ah, you do remember? - Of course I remember! 74 00:05:13,160 --> 00:05:15,958 Not a pleasant memory, the state I was in. 75 00:05:16,040 --> 00:05:18,395 You seemed to be having a nice time. 76 00:05:18,480 --> 00:05:21,790 - How's Connie? - Connie? Oh, I don't know. 77 00:05:21,880 --> 00:05:24,678 Oh, that was the first and last time we met. 78 00:05:26,200 --> 00:05:28,350 You're having me on, aren't you? 79 00:05:28,440 --> 00:05:31,557 - Just a bit. - Come on, we've got work to do. 80 00:05:31,640 --> 00:05:33,392 Whatever you say, James. 81 00:05:34,760 --> 00:05:36,512 (Sighs) 82 00:05:36,600 --> 00:05:40,354 - What the deuce are you up to? - Shh! 83 00:05:41,400 --> 00:05:43,356 What's going on in there? 84 00:05:43,440 --> 00:05:45,396 It's James and Helen. 85 00:05:45,480 --> 00:05:47,994 (Helen) You make your job look so easy. 86 00:05:48,080 --> 00:05:50,435 Have you no scruples, man? 87 00:05:51,960 --> 00:05:54,793 (Helen) I imagined it would be more difficult. 88 00:05:54,880 --> 00:05:57,394 Come away, Tristan! (Coughing) 89 00:05:58,760 --> 00:06:02,958 Thank you, James. That was a wonderful piece of work. 90 00:06:03,040 --> 00:06:05,349 I had a good assistant. 91 00:06:06,840 --> 00:06:08,512 - Helen? - Yes? 92 00:06:08,600 --> 00:06:12,752 Remember over dinner you said you were interested in Scotland. 93 00:06:12,840 --> 00:06:15,673 - Yes. - I was passing the Plaza yesterday. 94 00:06:15,760 --> 00:06:18,991 - They have a film from the Hebrides. - Oh, really? 95 00:06:19,080 --> 00:06:20,593 I was wondering... 96 00:06:20,680 --> 00:06:24,036 I thought perhaps you might like to see it with me? 97 00:06:25,160 --> 00:06:27,515 That would be lovely. When? 98 00:06:29,640 --> 00:06:32,393 Well, I thought maybe Friday evening? 99 00:06:32,480 --> 00:06:35,278 Fine, I'll see you then. 100 00:06:35,360 --> 00:06:37,396 Good! 101 00:06:37,480 --> 00:06:40,631 - I'll get Dan into the car. - I'll open the door. 102 00:06:43,800 --> 00:06:45,756 Come on, Dan. 103 00:06:57,000 --> 00:06:59,434 Good morning! Shan't keep you long. 104 00:07:08,600 --> 00:07:11,398 Mr Farnon, will you both be back to lunch? 105 00:07:11,480 --> 00:07:15,189 - No, we'll give it a miss today. - Just as you like. 106 00:07:15,280 --> 00:07:17,236 Who's first on the list? 107 00:07:17,320 --> 00:07:20,312 The Dalbys, I think. Yes. Do you know them? 108 00:07:20,400 --> 00:07:22,436 No, but heard you mention them. 109 00:07:22,520 --> 00:07:27,548 You'll like them. Grand family. My God, the struggles they've had. 110 00:07:27,640 --> 00:07:31,474 Convicts sentenced to hard labour don't have it worse. 111 00:07:31,560 --> 00:07:34,791 It amazes me how these hill farmers stick it out. 112 00:07:34,880 --> 00:07:38,839 Pride, James. Sheer, stubborn pride that refuses to quit. 113 00:07:38,920 --> 00:07:40,990 We think we know these people, 114 00:07:41,080 --> 00:07:44,914 we think we can understand their problems but we can't. 115 00:07:45,000 --> 00:07:47,514 We only see what they want us to see. 116 00:07:47,600 --> 00:07:50,068 The cheerful smiles, the cups of tea, 117 00:07:50,160 --> 00:07:53,516 the food they offer us which means they go without. 118 00:07:53,600 --> 00:07:57,195 They're a breed apart, we can't begin to understand 119 00:07:57,280 --> 00:08:01,159 the frightening day-to-day reality of their lives. 120 00:08:01,240 --> 00:08:05,313 I tell you, James, it'd break softies like us in no time. 121 00:08:05,400 --> 00:08:10,554 - You like the Dalbys, don't you? - They have an exceptional quality. 122 00:08:10,640 --> 00:08:13,074 The unbreakable human spirit. 123 00:08:13,160 --> 00:08:16,869 Anyway! Seems their efforts have met with some reward, 124 00:08:16,960 --> 00:08:21,875 Billy Dalby's managed to get himself some decent cows at last. 125 00:08:21,960 --> 00:08:25,111 - We'll go and have a look at them. - Right. 126 00:08:25,200 --> 00:08:29,239 (Sighing) Come on, dogs, or you'll stay. Come on! 127 00:08:29,320 --> 00:08:31,675 (Dog barking) 128 00:08:31,760 --> 00:08:34,115 - Hello Charlie. - Hello Mr Farnon. 129 00:08:34,200 --> 00:08:37,078 - This is them, then, is it? - Aye. 130 00:08:38,240 --> 00:08:40,196 Uh-huh. 131 00:08:41,760 --> 00:08:44,194 - (Clicking tongue) - (Cow moos) 132 00:08:44,280 --> 00:08:46,874 - Come on. - Steady, steady. Steady. 133 00:08:51,520 --> 00:08:54,876 - Is the family about? - Aye, in t'house. 134 00:08:56,040 --> 00:08:57,996 Steady, girls. Steady, steady. 135 00:08:59,040 --> 00:09:00,996 (Mooing) 136 00:09:02,400 --> 00:09:04,550 (Birds squawking outside) 137 00:09:07,840 --> 00:09:10,798 Come on, William, love, eat up now... 138 00:09:10,880 --> 00:09:12,836 (Knocking at door) 139 00:09:14,560 --> 00:09:16,994 - Mr Farnon! - Hello, Billy! 140 00:09:17,080 --> 00:09:21,551 Mrs Dalby. I say, William, you've grown some! 141 00:09:21,640 --> 00:09:23,915 Soon put your father out to grass. 142 00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:26,355 You'll take some tea and pie wi' us? 143 00:09:26,440 --> 00:09:29,637 Not today, Mrs Dalby, we haven't got much time. 144 00:09:29,720 --> 00:09:32,393 You don't know my assistant, Mr Herriot. 145 00:09:32,480 --> 00:09:34,710 - Pleased to meet you. - How do you do? 146 00:09:34,800 --> 00:09:36,358 - Mr Herriot. - Mr Dalby. 147 00:09:36,440 --> 00:09:38,874 - Those cows are a fine lot. - Aye. 148 00:09:38,960 --> 00:09:41,554 - And they're all ours. - Off you go, lad. 149 00:09:41,640 --> 00:09:44,518 - Give Charlie a hand. - Yes, Dad. 150 00:09:44,600 --> 00:09:48,832 - Ta-ra, Mr Farnon. - Bye. I'll see you in a moment. 151 00:09:48,920 --> 00:09:51,150 Doesn't know if he's coming or going. 152 00:09:51,240 --> 00:09:55,392 That herd's like getting all his Christmas presents rolled into one. 153 00:09:55,480 --> 00:09:59,917 - Isn't that so, Billy? - We all feel a bit the same, lass. 154 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:02,514 Anyway, it's kind of you to drop by. 155 00:10:02,600 --> 00:10:06,752 We'll look at the cows then Mr Herriot can give them the test. 156 00:10:06,840 --> 00:10:09,400 - I'll come with you. - No need to do that. 157 00:10:09,480 --> 00:10:11,072 I'd prefer it. 158 00:10:11,160 --> 00:10:15,119 I mean, it's the first chance I've had to show them off. 159 00:10:16,320 --> 00:10:19,073 What a good idea. On we go! 160 00:10:20,440 --> 00:10:23,113 - I'll take these out. - Mr Herriot? 161 00:10:23,200 --> 00:10:25,873 Next time you'll share tea with us, I hope? 162 00:10:25,960 --> 00:10:28,190 - I'll look forward to it. - Good. 163 00:10:39,520 --> 00:10:43,752 - Have you read about Raines Abbey? - No, what about it? 164 00:10:43,840 --> 00:10:47,719 Several monks were massacred there in the 14th century. 165 00:10:47,800 --> 00:10:49,677 So? Got a pen? 166 00:10:49,760 --> 00:10:51,716 - Mm. - Thank you. 167 00:10:51,800 --> 00:10:55,952 Well, it means that there's an historical basis for the ghost. 168 00:10:56,040 --> 00:10:59,999 - Ghost? "IOU..." - Yes, the cowled monk. 169 00:11:00,080 --> 00:11:02,036 The ghost of Raines Abbey. 170 00:11:02,120 --> 00:11:05,795 Rot and superstition. Just overheated imaginations. 171 00:11:05,880 --> 00:11:08,474 Ah, remember what Shakespeare said? 172 00:11:08,560 --> 00:11:11,996 There are more things in heaven and earth...Horatio, 173 00:11:12,080 --> 00:11:14,150 than anyone might...er...hm. 174 00:11:15,520 --> 00:11:18,318 - Don't talk rubbish. I'm off - Oh? 175 00:11:18,400 --> 00:11:22,279 Yes, I've got a date with Helen. I'm taking her to the Plaza. 176 00:11:22,360 --> 00:11:23,713 Hm. 177 00:11:23,800 --> 00:11:26,234 - Have I said something wrong? - No. 178 00:11:27,960 --> 00:11:32,431 It's just... Well, the Plaza, it's hardly very enterprising. 179 00:11:32,520 --> 00:11:36,638 Ah! I tried enterprise when I took her to that dinner dance. 180 00:11:36,720 --> 00:11:39,951 And it was a shambles. So tonight I play safe. 181 00:11:40,040 --> 00:11:42,838 Nowhere's safer than Darrowby Plaza. 182 00:11:42,920 --> 00:11:49,792 Good. A nice quiet evening, no disasters. Just the job. Bye. 183 00:11:53,000 --> 00:11:56,231 (# Marching band soundtrack) 184 00:11:56,320 --> 00:12:00,233 (Man) 'Four men sat round a table and there was peace in Europe. 185 00:12:00,320 --> 00:12:02,436 'Four strong men return home.' 186 00:12:02,520 --> 00:12:05,193 (Cheering) 187 00:12:05,280 --> 00:12:07,635 (Newsreel narration continues) 188 00:12:09,880 --> 00:12:12,348 '..the land of the German people.' 189 00:12:12,440 --> 00:12:14,192 (Cheering on newsreel) 190 00:12:15,800 --> 00:12:17,518 Thank you. 191 00:12:17,600 --> 00:12:20,114 Courting seats, last three rows. 192 00:12:21,200 --> 00:12:22,679 Thank you. 193 00:12:22,760 --> 00:12:26,070 '..Monsieur Daladier and the answer of France.' 194 00:12:27,200 --> 00:12:29,156 Excuse me. 195 00:12:33,120 --> 00:12:35,395 'Ey up, veterinary! (Chuckles) 196 00:12:35,480 --> 00:12:37,789 Hello, Mr Newhouse. 197 00:12:37,880 --> 00:12:39,996 Ooh... Are you... 198 00:12:40,080 --> 00:12:43,197 are you having a night out, then, are you? 199 00:12:43,280 --> 00:12:47,159 Hey...no hanky-panky, mark you, eh? 200 00:12:47,240 --> 00:12:49,390 (Wheezy laughing) 201 00:13:04,720 --> 00:13:08,952 - She's dead. - (James) Dead? 202 00:13:09,040 --> 00:13:13,238 Aye, I don't think it were nowt to do with her stomach, neither. 203 00:13:14,840 --> 00:13:18,594 - Sorry to hear that... - I knew you were on t'wrong track. 204 00:13:22,720 --> 00:13:24,995 (Newsreel narration continues) 205 00:13:35,480 --> 00:13:37,869 I been round beasts nigh on 40 years, 206 00:13:37,960 --> 00:13:41,032 it never goes like that when it's the stomach. 207 00:13:41,120 --> 00:13:42,394 You don't say? 208 00:13:42,480 --> 00:13:45,790 A beast with a bad stomach has hard muck 209 00:13:45,880 --> 00:13:50,192 and you think back, young fella, this'un's muck was soft. 210 00:13:50,280 --> 00:13:52,236 It were right soft. 211 00:14:05,840 --> 00:14:07,796 (Snoring) 212 00:14:13,720 --> 00:14:15,676 (Coughing) 213 00:14:16,880 --> 00:14:18,871 (# lntroductory film music) 214 00:14:18,960 --> 00:14:20,916 - Chocolate? - Thank you. 215 00:14:25,400 --> 00:14:27,356 (# Ominous music) 216 00:14:31,480 --> 00:14:33,471 "Arizona Guns"? 217 00:14:33,560 --> 00:14:37,519 What's happening? This can't be set in Scotland. 218 00:14:37,600 --> 00:14:41,752 They sometimes change the films here without telling anyone. 219 00:14:41,840 --> 00:14:44,149 - Nobody seems to mind. - I do! 220 00:14:45,280 --> 00:14:47,236 (Gunfire) 221 00:14:48,560 --> 00:14:52,439 Hey, watch it! Watch out or I'll...l'll... 222 00:14:52,520 --> 00:14:53,919 Doh! 223 00:14:54,000 --> 00:14:57,310 - (Gunfire continues) - Are you all right, Helen? 224 00:15:03,400 --> 00:15:05,630 - Morning, Mrs Hall. - Morning. 225 00:15:05,720 --> 00:15:08,473 - That looks good. Shall I try some? - No! 226 00:15:09,920 --> 00:15:12,150 Yes, of course, Mr Cranford. 227 00:15:12,240 --> 00:15:15,232 If it's what you say, there'll be no problem. 228 00:15:15,320 --> 00:15:17,276 - Morning. - Morning, James. 229 00:15:17,360 --> 00:15:20,079 - (Tristan) Morning. - Yes, this afternoon. 230 00:15:20,160 --> 00:15:22,230 - Morning, Mrs Hall. - Morning. 231 00:15:22,320 --> 00:15:25,153 - How did it go last night? - Oh, fine. Fine. 232 00:15:25,240 --> 00:15:27,515 Helen actually enjoyed the Plaza? 233 00:15:27,600 --> 00:15:30,592 One of the best nights she's spent, she said. 234 00:15:30,680 --> 00:15:32,636 Will you stop that? 235 00:15:33,840 --> 00:15:36,115 It were out again last night. 236 00:15:36,200 --> 00:15:38,873 - What was? - The ghost of Raines Abbey. 237 00:15:38,960 --> 00:15:42,111 Tom Wetherby and his missus swear they saw it. 238 00:15:42,200 --> 00:15:45,272 - They imagined it. - There's something to it. 239 00:15:45,360 --> 00:15:48,193 You wouldn't catch me up there at night. 240 00:15:48,280 --> 00:15:50,316 What are you all doing in here? 241 00:15:50,400 --> 00:15:53,312 James, add lsaac Cranford to your visits. 242 00:15:53,400 --> 00:15:56,551 - Isaac Cranford. - A big landowner round here. 243 00:15:56,640 --> 00:15:59,200 Sour old devil. Tight with his brass. 244 00:15:59,280 --> 00:16:03,034 - What's his problem? - Beast was struck by lightning. 245 00:16:03,120 --> 00:16:07,591 If it's true, sign a certificate of insurance for him, will you? 246 00:16:07,680 --> 00:16:12,310 - I don't remember a storm, do you? - You can't tell till you've seen it. 247 00:16:12,400 --> 00:16:15,233 Be on your guard, he's a cunning old devil. 248 00:16:15,320 --> 00:16:19,108 Mrs Hall, have we got any brown leather bootlaces? 249 00:16:19,200 --> 00:16:23,239 - Aye, in that cupboard. Top shelf. - Thank you very much. 250 00:16:23,320 --> 00:16:27,598 Just what I want. You'll find his place beyond Raines Abbey. 251 00:16:27,680 --> 00:16:29,477 You might even see the monk. 252 00:16:30,960 --> 00:16:34,589 - Monk? What monk? - The ghost of Raines Abbey. 253 00:16:34,680 --> 00:16:36,989 Don't talk balderdash, Tristan! 254 00:16:37,080 --> 00:16:39,913 And what have I said to you about smoking?! 255 00:16:40,000 --> 00:16:43,356 - This is only my second! - That is a downright lie! 256 00:16:43,440 --> 00:16:45,635 I know it's your fourth or fifth! 257 00:16:52,440 --> 00:16:57,878 - Like I said, lightning. - I can't agree, Mr Cranford. 258 00:16:57,960 --> 00:17:01,635 It died of convulsions. See where it kicked up the grass. 259 00:17:01,720 --> 00:17:06,316 Aye, convulsions, but it were lightning what caused it. 260 00:17:06,400 --> 00:17:10,279 No. If it had, this beast would have died without a struggle. 261 00:17:10,360 --> 00:17:15,070 I've seen many a beast struck by lightning. Not all the same. 262 00:17:15,160 --> 00:17:18,118 We should do a postmortem, just to make sure. 263 00:17:18,200 --> 00:17:19,952 Aye. 264 00:17:21,320 --> 00:17:22,878 Aye. 265 00:17:22,960 --> 00:17:26,032 That were a good beast. Worth all of £80. 266 00:17:26,120 --> 00:17:30,671 - I know it. - Then you'll sign the certificate. 267 00:17:30,760 --> 00:17:35,038 If there's no other obvious cause we'll put it down to lightning 268 00:17:35,120 --> 00:17:39,318 - but I've got to check first. - Particular, aren't you? 269 00:17:41,000 --> 00:17:45,073 But I warn you, cross me on this and you'll be sorry. 270 00:17:45,160 --> 00:17:49,438 I'll have Mallock get it to his yard and do the postmortem there. 271 00:18:29,240 --> 00:18:31,390 (# Gregorian chanting) 272 00:19:08,360 --> 00:19:10,316 (Engine stops) 273 00:19:10,400 --> 00:19:12,356 (Muffled chatter indoors) 274 00:19:20,320 --> 00:19:23,596 - He's a reliable person. - This damn ghost business! 275 00:19:23,680 --> 00:19:25,910 I forbid you to mention it again! 276 00:19:26,000 --> 00:19:28,833 - You too, Mrs Hall. - It's a free country. 277 00:19:28,920 --> 00:19:33,436 Or it would be if there weren't so many little Mr Hitlers about. 278 00:19:33,520 --> 00:19:35,954 - What did you say? - (Sniffs) 279 00:19:37,040 --> 00:19:39,679 - Now see what you've done? - Me? 280 00:19:39,760 --> 00:19:43,070 Encouraging ridiculous superstitions in that woman. 281 00:19:43,160 --> 00:19:46,197 You are not to upset Mrs Hall, Tristan. 282 00:19:46,280 --> 00:19:47,315 (Sighs) 283 00:19:50,600 --> 00:19:52,750 (Engine stops) 284 00:19:52,840 --> 00:19:54,592 (Door slams) 285 00:20:01,200 --> 00:20:04,875 Stagnation of t'lungs, knew it as soon as I saw it. 286 00:20:04,960 --> 00:20:06,916 What are you talking about? 287 00:20:07,000 --> 00:20:09,639 Stagnation of t'lungs, Mr Cranford. 288 00:20:09,720 --> 00:20:13,474 You can tell by the look in the eye and line along back. 289 00:20:13,560 --> 00:20:17,712 Shut your stupid mouth, Mallock. That beast was struck by lightning. 290 00:20:17,800 --> 00:20:20,951 - You'd best remember that. - Can we get it inside? 291 00:20:21,040 --> 00:20:25,955 - It ain't black rot nor gallstones. - Who asked you?! 292 00:20:26,040 --> 00:20:29,919 You can't mistake stagnation of t'lungs, Mr Cranford. 293 00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:33,754 - Stagnation of lungs?! - Right, let's get it inside. 294 00:20:35,320 --> 00:20:37,834 Aye, right. 295 00:20:37,920 --> 00:20:39,876 (Mallock whistles) 296 00:20:42,360 --> 00:20:44,749 (Men chattering, indistinct) 297 00:21:07,720 --> 00:21:09,676 Thanks, Mr Mallock. 298 00:21:16,280 --> 00:21:18,840 That's what killed it, Mr Cranford. 299 00:21:21,400 --> 00:21:23,675 What am I supposed to do with this? 300 00:21:23,760 --> 00:21:25,716 Read it, Mr Cranford. 301 00:21:25,800 --> 00:21:28,075 But I know what killed that beast! 302 00:21:29,680 --> 00:21:33,468 Your beast died of acute heart failure. It's all in there. 303 00:21:34,840 --> 00:21:37,798 It's my £80 insurance I'm thinking about. 304 00:21:37,880 --> 00:21:41,839 Sorry, it was natural causes. You'll have to carry the loss. 305 00:21:50,960 --> 00:21:52,996 Now, look, Mr Herriot, 306 00:21:54,200 --> 00:21:58,239 we're...both men of the world and... 307 00:21:58,320 --> 00:22:01,630 you know as well as I do that the insurance company 308 00:22:01,720 --> 00:22:04,075 can stand the loss better than me. 309 00:22:04,160 --> 00:22:07,675 Besides, they...wouldn't know, would they? 310 00:22:07,760 --> 00:22:09,910 I would, Mr Cranford. 311 00:22:10,000 --> 00:22:13,436 That's not going to bother the insurance company. 312 00:22:13,520 --> 00:22:18,275 - No, but it would bother me. - Come on, say it were lightning! 313 00:22:18,360 --> 00:22:22,512 - I can't do that and that's final. - I see. 314 00:22:22,600 --> 00:22:25,478 Well, your boss is going to hear about this, 315 00:22:25,560 --> 00:22:29,599 trying to tell me it were heart failure when it were lightning?! 316 00:22:29,680 --> 00:22:33,229 You know nowt about stock, Mr Jumped-Up-Veterinary! 317 00:22:33,320 --> 00:22:36,596 It was what I said it was, stagnation of t'lungs 318 00:22:36,680 --> 00:22:40,468 caused by poison in t'blood getting back into t'body... 319 00:22:40,560 --> 00:22:44,838 Shut your great gumph, Mallock! Lightning killed my beast! 320 00:22:44,920 --> 00:22:46,797 Lightning! 321 00:22:48,080 --> 00:22:51,436 You'll hear more of this, Mr Knowledge. 322 00:22:51,520 --> 00:22:54,637 For a start, you'll not set foot on my farm again. 323 00:22:54,720 --> 00:22:57,439 And other folk'll hear about it too. 324 00:22:57,520 --> 00:23:00,830 You're finished, Herriot, do you hear? Finished! 325 00:23:03,440 --> 00:23:08,560 Aye, it's a daft fella that can't accept scientific facts. 326 00:23:08,640 --> 00:23:12,633 It's as plain as day his beast died of stagnation of t'lungs. 327 00:23:16,800 --> 00:23:19,155 There, that wasn't too bad, was it? 328 00:23:19,240 --> 00:23:21,071 Oh, you're a sweetie pie. 329 00:23:21,160 --> 00:23:23,116 Yes, little one, very good. 330 00:23:23,200 --> 00:23:25,919 You're a nice little lady, aren't you? 331 00:23:27,880 --> 00:23:32,715 James... James, what the devil have you done to lsaac Cranford?! 332 00:23:32,800 --> 00:23:35,394 - Had words with you, has he? - Words? 333 00:23:35,480 --> 00:23:39,678 If thoughts were deeds he'd have you roasting over hot coals. 334 00:23:39,760 --> 00:23:43,719 - He was trying to pull a fast one. - Not lightning, eh? 335 00:23:43,800 --> 00:23:47,475 Lightning, my foot. It died of varicose endocarditis. 336 00:23:47,560 --> 00:23:49,516 Endocarditis? (Whistles) 337 00:23:49,600 --> 00:23:53,513 No wonder he didn't believe you. Very rare in cattle. 338 00:23:53,600 --> 00:23:55,352 But that's what killed it. 339 00:23:55,440 --> 00:24:00,150 Say no more, I'm seeing the miserable beggar. I'll sort him out. 340 00:24:00,240 --> 00:24:02,959 - Still with us, is he? - Yes, worse luck. 341 00:24:03,040 --> 00:24:05,270 Now, then, Mrs Selby? 342 00:24:05,360 --> 00:24:08,193 Here's Nelly, all right and tight. 343 00:24:08,280 --> 00:24:12,319 You tell your Susan she'll be as right as a cat with two tails. 344 00:24:12,400 --> 00:24:14,868 - OK. - Goodbye to you. 345 00:24:16,560 --> 00:24:20,348 He's too much of a skinflint to call in outside help now 346 00:24:20,440 --> 00:24:22,795 so we're stuck with him, I suppose. 347 00:24:22,880 --> 00:24:26,031 Moans like hell about paying and gives me the creeps. 348 00:24:26,120 --> 00:24:29,157 - Strike him off. - That wouldn't be ethical. 349 00:24:29,240 --> 00:24:31,913 He'd have to walk off of his own accord. 350 00:24:32,000 --> 00:24:36,391 I suppose I shall have to see that damn prize boar of his. 351 00:24:36,480 --> 00:24:39,517 - Good luck to you. - Thank you very much. 352 00:24:39,600 --> 00:24:42,717 Anyway, James, no need for you to worry at all. 353 00:24:43,920 --> 00:24:45,592 (Siegfried sighing) 354 00:24:45,680 --> 00:24:47,636 (Siegfried singing happily) 355 00:24:56,440 --> 00:25:00,399 (Siegfried) That's a nasty sore, Mr Cranford. 356 00:25:00,480 --> 00:25:04,359 He probably picked up something rubbing against the sty 357 00:25:04,440 --> 00:25:06,396 and it's turned septic. 358 00:25:07,440 --> 00:25:09,908 What's to be done about it, Farnon? 359 00:25:10,000 --> 00:25:14,630 - I'll make you up an ointment. - Right. Nothing fancy, mark you. 360 00:25:14,720 --> 00:25:17,553 Don't want you loading your bill as usual. 361 00:25:17,640 --> 00:25:22,156 - You pay for what you get. - Too bloody much, if you ask me. 362 00:25:22,240 --> 00:25:25,949 You could always seek other advice, you know. 363 00:25:26,040 --> 00:25:28,349 Reckon I'm stuck with you, Farnon. 364 00:25:28,440 --> 00:25:30,635 Right, I'll post you the ointment. 365 00:25:30,720 --> 00:25:36,078 Rub it in carefully by hand four times a day. You got that? 366 00:25:36,160 --> 00:25:38,754 Aye, as long as it cures boar. 367 00:25:39,920 --> 00:25:43,754 It will. Oh, end of the month's coming. 368 00:25:43,840 --> 00:25:48,072 Perhaps you'd like to clear your bills for the last six months? 369 00:25:49,200 --> 00:25:51,794 Must keep the books in order, you know. 370 00:25:53,240 --> 00:25:57,279 You'll get paid, Farnon. Never fear. 371 00:25:57,360 --> 00:26:01,035 Right, I'll be off, then. Thank you for the soap and water. 372 00:26:01,120 --> 00:26:05,113 Remember, the ointment's to be rubbed in four times a day. 373 00:26:05,200 --> 00:26:07,509 I heard you first time. 374 00:26:07,600 --> 00:26:10,239 Well, I'll say goodbye. 375 00:26:10,320 --> 00:26:12,470 (Engine not turning over) 376 00:26:13,680 --> 00:26:15,238 Ohh... 377 00:26:19,240 --> 00:26:21,196 (Engine starts) 378 00:26:29,680 --> 00:26:32,069 - Tris, you seen my hoof knife? - No. 379 00:26:32,160 --> 00:26:34,628 Damn! Must've left it at Denham's. 380 00:26:34,720 --> 00:26:37,188 - Use Siegfried's. - Oh, good idea. 381 00:26:40,800 --> 00:26:42,552 A-ha! 382 00:26:42,640 --> 00:26:46,428 - Caught red-handed! - It's to do Thomson's horse. 383 00:26:46,520 --> 00:26:48,431 I couldn't find my knife. 384 00:26:48,520 --> 00:26:51,478 So you thought you'd thieve my brand new one, eh? 385 00:26:51,560 --> 00:26:55,712 - I'll put it back. - What's happened to your knife? 386 00:26:55,800 --> 00:26:58,712 A knife paid for with my hard-earned cash. 387 00:26:58,800 --> 00:27:02,270 - I left it at Willy Denham's place. - I see. 388 00:27:02,360 --> 00:27:04,430 I'm sure he'll drop it in. 389 00:27:04,520 --> 00:27:08,115 He'll consider it ideal for cutting his plug tobacco. 390 00:27:08,200 --> 00:27:12,751 No, this business of mislaying things is getting under my skin. 391 00:27:12,840 --> 00:27:15,070 You're just as guilty as he is. 392 00:27:15,160 --> 00:27:18,516 What is the point of my buying expensive equipment 393 00:27:18,600 --> 00:27:21,239 if you two simply turn round and lose it? 394 00:27:21,320 --> 00:27:23,629 You'll agree, it's got to stop. 395 00:27:25,280 --> 00:27:29,717 You may wonder why I never leave anything behind on the job, hm? 396 00:27:34,600 --> 00:27:38,354 - Yes, I was going to mention that. - Concentration. 397 00:27:38,440 --> 00:27:40,749 Whenever I put something down... 398 00:27:42,040 --> 00:27:46,511 I form a mental picture of the object, 399 00:27:46,600 --> 00:27:48,875 which reminds me to pick it up again. 400 00:27:50,280 --> 00:27:52,999 - Oh, I see. - Simple once you get the knack. 401 00:27:53,080 --> 00:27:56,675 - (James) I must try that. - Good. Subject closed. 402 00:27:56,760 --> 00:27:58,876 Tristan, faeces sample, 403 00:27:58,960 --> 00:28:02,430 send it to the lab for testing for Johne's disease. 404 00:28:02,520 --> 00:28:04,875 The things people send by post. 405 00:28:04,960 --> 00:28:08,635 Never mind the wit, check if anything else needs sending. 406 00:28:08,720 --> 00:28:10,950 Oui, mon colonel. 407 00:28:11,040 --> 00:28:15,431 James...what are you up to this afternoon? 408 00:28:15,520 --> 00:28:18,318 - I've got Thomson's horse. - Course you have. 409 00:28:18,400 --> 00:28:22,678 - And test the Dalby herd. - Good idea! Get back early. 410 00:28:22,760 --> 00:28:26,469 I've got a stack of late jobs lined up for after supper, 411 00:28:26,560 --> 00:28:29,472 - I want your help. - Anything interesting? 412 00:28:29,560 --> 00:28:31,278 No, just sheer muscle. 413 00:28:31,360 --> 00:28:34,716 Horace Dawson's milk cow, Mabel, has torn a teat, 414 00:28:34,800 --> 00:28:36,677 I'll need help stitching it up. 415 00:28:36,760 --> 00:28:40,912 Nice cow, Mabel, but she goes frantic at the sight of a needle. 416 00:28:41,000 --> 00:28:44,754 Fascinating. Um... 417 00:28:45,880 --> 00:28:47,313 Mm-hm. 418 00:28:47,400 --> 00:28:50,551 Let's have a mental picture, shall we? 419 00:28:50,640 --> 00:28:52,949 I'll see you at supper. 420 00:28:54,680 --> 00:28:56,671 (Mouthing) 421 00:29:03,240 --> 00:29:04,719 (Dog barking) 422 00:29:05,840 --> 00:29:07,796 (Man whistling) 423 00:29:07,880 --> 00:29:10,474 (Cow moos) 424 00:29:10,560 --> 00:29:12,949 - Hello, Charlie. - Hello, Mr Herriot. 425 00:29:13,040 --> 00:29:16,589 - I've come to test the herd. - Down in t'bottom paddock. 426 00:29:16,680 --> 00:29:19,558 Fine. I'll pay my respects then get to work. 427 00:29:19,640 --> 00:29:21,198 Aye. 428 00:29:30,560 --> 00:29:33,791 - Afternoon, Mrs Dalby. - Mr Herriot. Come in. 429 00:29:33,880 --> 00:29:35,836 I just thought I'd say hello. 430 00:29:35,920 --> 00:29:39,230 You sit down, tea'll be brewed in no time. 431 00:29:39,320 --> 00:29:42,392 - I've got my boots on... - Oh, hush. You sit. 432 00:29:42,480 --> 00:29:44,038 Thank you. 433 00:29:44,120 --> 00:29:47,192 Billy and William are out working, I'm afraid. 434 00:29:47,280 --> 00:29:51,831 - You'll see 'em before you go. - Yes. 435 00:29:55,240 --> 00:29:58,198 There, now, there's all your extra bits. 436 00:29:58,280 --> 00:30:01,795 - I'll spoil my supper if I eat... - Stuff and nonsense! 437 00:30:01,880 --> 00:30:04,997 Our Billy can eat twice that between meals. 438 00:30:05,080 --> 00:30:06,957 - Oh. - You eat up, now. 439 00:30:07,040 --> 00:30:09,315 If you insist. It looks delicious. 440 00:30:13,720 --> 00:30:15,836 Mmm! 441 00:30:15,920 --> 00:30:19,196 With the herd, I guess you'll take on extra help. 442 00:30:19,280 --> 00:30:23,159 It'll be a long time before we can afford that, Mr Herriot. 443 00:30:23,240 --> 00:30:25,515 It's a lot of work for one man. 444 00:30:25,600 --> 00:30:28,717 We're not doing too badly. There's William. 445 00:30:30,040 --> 00:30:32,873 And Charlie comes over from time to time. 446 00:30:32,960 --> 00:30:36,157 And of course, I'm out there as well. 447 00:30:36,240 --> 00:30:40,631 So you see... we're quite well off for hands. 448 00:30:41,960 --> 00:30:44,155 There, just let it brew a minute. 449 00:30:47,560 --> 00:30:50,154 I expect Billy could use all that help. 450 00:30:50,240 --> 00:30:53,710 Aye. It's Billy who keeps the whole thing running, 451 00:30:53,800 --> 00:30:55,756 if you know what I mean. 452 00:30:55,840 --> 00:30:58,400 He's always planning, always doing. 453 00:31:00,360 --> 00:31:03,670 Course, it's not been easy for him this past year, 454 00:31:03,760 --> 00:31:06,115 finding money for t'cows. 455 00:31:06,200 --> 00:31:08,794 And now getting barn ready for t'winter. 456 00:31:08,880 --> 00:31:12,589 He's hardly taken time off for sleep these past months. 457 00:31:13,720 --> 00:31:18,077 Still, work's gotta be done, I know that. 458 00:31:18,160 --> 00:31:22,199 - You've got yourself a good man. - Aye, I have that. 459 00:31:22,280 --> 00:31:25,078 It's just winter that's worse, Mr Herriot. 460 00:31:25,160 --> 00:31:28,470 Keeping cows fed and sheltered through t'snows. 461 00:31:28,560 --> 00:31:32,678 Still, God willing, we'll come through it. 462 00:31:33,760 --> 00:31:35,716 I'm sure you will, Mrs Dalby. 463 00:31:39,440 --> 00:31:43,115 Come on, James, no need to make a banquet of that supper. 464 00:31:43,200 --> 00:31:45,270 Coming. What's the first job? 465 00:31:45,360 --> 00:31:48,875 Joe Kendall, one of his cows has some sort of tumour. 466 00:31:50,040 --> 00:31:51,632 Come on, James! 467 00:31:53,560 --> 00:31:55,516 (Car approaching) 468 00:32:14,000 --> 00:32:16,514 (Siegfried humming happily) 469 00:32:16,600 --> 00:32:20,957 Hello, I see you've got extra manpower tonight, Mr Farnon. 470 00:32:21,040 --> 00:32:24,510 No time for chit-chat at this late hour. 471 00:32:24,600 --> 00:32:27,398 Right, squire. Oh, something for you. 472 00:32:27,480 --> 00:32:29,789 You left 'em last time, didn't you? 473 00:32:29,880 --> 00:32:32,917 Er... Thank you. Where's the cow? 474 00:32:33,000 --> 00:32:37,312 Aye. And you left your bloodless castrators time before that. 475 00:32:37,400 --> 00:32:40,995 You never come here without leaving summat, do you? 476 00:32:41,080 --> 00:32:43,071 - Really? - Well, let's get on. 477 00:32:43,160 --> 00:32:45,879 If I kept 'em, I'd have a drawerful by now. 478 00:32:45,960 --> 00:32:48,758 - Is that so? - Aye. Same with t'neighbours. 479 00:32:48,840 --> 00:32:51,991 Never calls without leaving a souvenir, do you? 480 00:32:52,080 --> 00:32:54,036 Where's the damn cow, Kendall? 481 00:32:54,120 --> 00:32:56,793 There he is, Mr Farnon. (Chuckling) 482 00:33:07,200 --> 00:33:10,909 How you gonna get that lump off, then, Mr Farnon? 483 00:33:11,000 --> 00:33:15,710 You'll need hacksaw or a carving knife for t'job, I reckon. 484 00:33:29,480 --> 00:33:33,109 Right, anything else want doing while we're here? 485 00:33:33,200 --> 00:33:34,713 No. 486 00:33:36,440 --> 00:33:38,510 Just lump on cow there. 487 00:33:38,600 --> 00:33:41,398 The tumour? Oh, that's gone. 488 00:33:42,720 --> 00:33:44,438 Gone? 489 00:33:44,520 --> 00:33:46,476 Gone, you say? 490 00:33:49,600 --> 00:33:51,511 By God, you're right. 491 00:33:51,600 --> 00:33:54,068 I never saw you use a knife, Mr Farnon. 492 00:33:54,160 --> 00:33:56,037 I didn't, Mr Kendall. 493 00:33:56,120 --> 00:33:59,715 I'm damned if I can see how you got it off without a knife. 494 00:33:59,800 --> 00:34:03,236 - Tricks of the trade, eh? - But it can't just vanish! 495 00:34:03,320 --> 00:34:06,392 - What you done with it? - I told you, it's gone. 496 00:34:06,480 --> 00:34:08,675 How the hell did you do it? 497 00:34:08,760 --> 00:34:11,877 If I told you that I'd be out of a job. 498 00:34:11,960 --> 00:34:14,633 But lump were there, I saw it with me own eyes! 499 00:34:14,720 --> 00:34:17,757 Well, if that's all, good night, Mr Kendall. 500 00:34:17,840 --> 00:34:20,195 Aye, and good night to thee and all. 501 00:34:20,280 --> 00:34:22,236 What did happen back there? 502 00:34:22,320 --> 00:34:25,676 He's a bit of a know-all is old Joe Kendall. 503 00:34:25,760 --> 00:34:30,390 It'll drive him crazy for weeks not knowing where the tumour got to. 504 00:34:30,480 --> 00:34:32,436 Where did the tumour get to? 505 00:34:32,520 --> 00:34:36,149 Well, I felt it move the moment I started to examine it. 506 00:34:36,240 --> 00:34:40,358 And when I squeezed it, it popped out and shot up my sleeve. 507 00:34:42,400 --> 00:34:44,118 There it is. 508 00:34:44,200 --> 00:34:47,875 Any road, it'll keep him guessing, that's for sure. 509 00:34:57,600 --> 00:35:00,319 I'm glad you got your stethoscope back. 510 00:35:00,400 --> 00:35:04,075 Oh, yes! A moment of forgetfulness there. 511 00:35:04,160 --> 00:35:06,116 Shan't stray again. 512 00:35:08,920 --> 00:35:11,036 Is this what you're looking for? 513 00:35:18,400 --> 00:35:20,356 (Starts engine) 514 00:35:24,840 --> 00:35:28,071 I've been practising your mental image system. 515 00:35:28,160 --> 00:35:30,116 It works, you know. 516 00:35:33,000 --> 00:35:36,549 It's a bad tear, Horace - right into the milk channel. 517 00:35:36,640 --> 00:35:39,154 Reckon Mabel would agree, Mr Farnon. 518 00:35:39,240 --> 00:35:43,756 It'll need a good few stitches. I'll give her something for the pain. 519 00:35:46,640 --> 00:35:49,313 I hope her temper's improved, Horace. 520 00:35:49,400 --> 00:35:51,789 She's as gentle as a lamb, Mr Farnon. 521 00:35:51,880 --> 00:35:54,713 Wasn't all that gentle last time, was she? 522 00:35:54,800 --> 00:35:57,917 Reckon you caught her on an off day, Mr Farnon. 523 00:35:59,040 --> 00:36:00,393 Right. 524 00:36:01,440 --> 00:36:03,351 Hold her tightly, James. 525 00:36:03,440 --> 00:36:06,637 Let your attention wander and she'll have you! 526 00:36:12,240 --> 00:36:14,549 Horace, hold her tail, if you will. 527 00:36:16,760 --> 00:36:19,194 Tightly, James, please! 528 00:36:19,280 --> 00:36:20,474 Hmm. 529 00:36:20,560 --> 00:36:22,198 Easy, girl. 530 00:36:23,680 --> 00:36:26,353 Easy, easy... 531 00:36:26,440 --> 00:36:28,510 Won't take long... 532 00:36:28,600 --> 00:36:30,636 - (Thud) - Oof! 533 00:36:34,680 --> 00:36:38,559 Not nice, I know, but you'll feel better with this inside. 534 00:36:39,640 --> 00:36:41,915 Hush, girl. Easy. 535 00:36:42,000 --> 00:36:44,673 Easy. Easy there... 536 00:36:44,760 --> 00:36:47,638 - Ow! - (Moos) 537 00:36:49,480 --> 00:36:51,311 Grab her, James! 538 00:36:53,560 --> 00:36:55,755 (Siegfried) Oof! 539 00:36:55,840 --> 00:36:57,796 (Siegfried grunting) 540 00:36:57,880 --> 00:37:00,758 Got her! Got her! 541 00:37:03,480 --> 00:37:05,232 (Moos) 542 00:37:07,280 --> 00:37:10,192 - (Sighs) - All right? 543 00:37:10,280 --> 00:37:14,034 Bloody but unbroken, I think. 544 00:37:14,120 --> 00:37:16,076 She'll be all right. 545 00:37:16,160 --> 00:37:20,950 Getting the needle in that first time causes all the trouble. 546 00:37:21,040 --> 00:37:24,430 Reckon you touched her on a tender spot, Mr Farnon. 547 00:37:24,520 --> 00:37:27,193 - I suppose I did, Horace. - (Chuckling) 548 00:37:27,280 --> 00:37:31,751 We'll just give the local some time to work and then stitch her up. 549 00:37:32,880 --> 00:37:36,589 - Evening, Horace. - Evening, Claude! 550 00:37:36,680 --> 00:37:39,478 - Gentlemen. - You're a bit off your beat. 551 00:37:39,560 --> 00:37:43,712 Saw Horace's light, thought he'd be needing a hand. 552 00:37:43,800 --> 00:37:48,954 Nay, thanks Mr Blenkiron but, er, we've almost finished now. 553 00:37:49,040 --> 00:37:50,996 Pity you weren't here earlier 554 00:37:51,080 --> 00:37:54,356 to tuck Mabel under your arm while I injected her. 555 00:37:54,440 --> 00:37:57,591 - (Laughter) - I'll be on me way to Darrowby. 556 00:37:57,680 --> 00:37:59,591 - Good night. - Good night. 557 00:37:59,680 --> 00:38:03,275 Hang on, Claude, would you give Mr Herriot a lift back? 558 00:38:03,360 --> 00:38:05,112 No, it's... (Yawns) 559 00:38:05,200 --> 00:38:08,431 I've only got one more visit, I can deal with that 560 00:38:08,520 --> 00:38:11,239 and we need someone at home to man the fort. 561 00:38:11,320 --> 00:38:14,551 - Fine with me, Mr Farnon. - Sure you don't need me? 562 00:38:14,640 --> 00:38:17,154 - No, off you go. - Thanks, Siegfried. 563 00:38:17,240 --> 00:38:19,470 Be right with you, Mr Blenkiron. 564 00:38:20,880 --> 00:38:22,029 Night, Claude! 565 00:38:22,120 --> 00:38:24,634 (Claude) Good night. (James) Good night. 566 00:38:24,720 --> 00:38:26,392 (Sighs) 567 00:38:29,320 --> 00:38:31,276 You've been away, haven't you? 568 00:38:31,360 --> 00:38:35,717 - Aye, defending me title, I was. - What title is that? 569 00:38:35,800 --> 00:38:38,598 Northern Heavyweight Champion Wrestler. 570 00:38:38,680 --> 00:38:40,352 How did it go? 571 00:38:40,440 --> 00:38:43,398 - Reckon I'm still champion. - (Chuckles) 572 00:38:43,480 --> 00:38:44,879 'Ey up! 573 00:38:49,920 --> 00:38:55,074 My God! We're at Raines Abbey! That's the monk, Mr Blenkiron! 574 00:38:55,160 --> 00:38:57,310 (# Gregorian chanting) 575 00:38:58,440 --> 00:39:00,158 Ghost, eh? 576 00:39:00,240 --> 00:39:03,118 Come on, let's get the bugger! 577 00:39:08,600 --> 00:39:10,556 Come on, Mr Herriot! 578 00:39:14,800 --> 00:39:16,711 (Owl hooting) 579 00:39:18,160 --> 00:39:21,232 (Blenkiron chattering, indistinct) 580 00:39:30,080 --> 00:39:33,152 Quickly, Herriot, go round and cut him off! 581 00:39:33,240 --> 00:39:38,109 - What if we get him? - We'll skin the joker alive! 582 00:39:38,200 --> 00:39:40,156 (Water rushing nearby) 583 00:39:54,840 --> 00:39:57,593 - Come on! - (Grunting) 584 00:39:57,680 --> 00:39:59,636 (Straining) 585 00:39:59,720 --> 00:40:03,429 - Thank you. - Come on, lad, shift yourself! 586 00:40:06,560 --> 00:40:09,950 - Come on, move! - All right, I'm going, Mr Blenkiron! 587 00:40:22,680 --> 00:40:25,513 There he is! 588 00:40:25,600 --> 00:40:27,955 Watch that branch, Mr Blenkiron! 589 00:40:28,040 --> 00:40:30,873 Come on, lad, get yourself up! Come on! 590 00:40:35,280 --> 00:40:37,236 (Panting) 591 00:40:58,000 --> 00:40:59,752 Shh! 592 00:41:06,800 --> 00:41:08,552 Whoo! Oh! 593 00:41:08,640 --> 00:41:09,993 (Splash) 594 00:41:10,080 --> 00:41:11,798 Come on! 595 00:41:28,440 --> 00:41:30,396 Shh! Listen. 596 00:41:34,000 --> 00:41:35,513 (Sighs) 597 00:41:35,600 --> 00:41:37,556 He's given us the slip. 598 00:41:39,800 --> 00:41:43,475 Come on, Mr Herriot, no sense hanging about here. 599 00:41:45,000 --> 00:41:47,753 I've been after that joker for some days. 600 00:41:47,840 --> 00:41:50,877 But don't you worry, I'll have him yet. 601 00:42:12,880 --> 00:42:14,632 (Clattering outside) 602 00:42:32,080 --> 00:42:34,036 (lnaudible) 603 00:42:50,240 --> 00:42:53,152 - So you are the Raines ghost? - Afraid so. 604 00:42:53,240 --> 00:42:56,994 I should have known you'd do something stupid like this. 605 00:42:57,080 --> 00:43:00,231 - It was only a lark. - You frightened me to death! 606 00:43:00,320 --> 00:43:02,276 I'm sorry, James - really. 607 00:43:02,360 --> 00:43:06,478 That gorilla Blenkiron would've torn me to shreds. 608 00:43:06,560 --> 00:43:08,915 I've got a good mind to tell him. 609 00:43:09,000 --> 00:43:13,755 - (Laughs) - No. I've a much better idea. 610 00:43:13,840 --> 00:43:16,752 - I'll leave you to Siegfried. - Oh, please! 611 00:43:16,840 --> 00:43:21,311 - What were you up to anyway?! - Shh! It was a lark, I told you. 612 00:43:21,400 --> 00:43:25,313 Worked, too. I always chose my victims carefully. 613 00:43:25,400 --> 00:43:28,153 I thought Tom Wetherby could do with a shock. 614 00:43:28,240 --> 00:43:31,676 - And me too, I suppose? - I couldn't resist it. 615 00:43:31,760 --> 00:43:35,389 Anyway, it was getting the timing right that mattered. 616 00:43:35,480 --> 00:43:39,189 You know, when the drivers aren't sure they've seen you. 617 00:43:39,280 --> 00:43:42,238 Then you see them revving up and haring off! 618 00:43:42,320 --> 00:43:43,833 (Laughing) 619 00:43:43,920 --> 00:43:47,833 No, you're absolutely right, it was a crazy thing to do. 620 00:43:53,440 --> 00:43:56,910 Get out of those things before you catch your death. 621 00:43:57,000 --> 00:44:01,278 I'm warning you - if that ghost ever appears again you are for it. 622 00:44:01,360 --> 00:44:05,239 Don't worry, James, that ghost is well and truly buried. 623 00:44:09,760 --> 00:44:11,318 (Exhales) 624 00:44:22,120 --> 00:44:23,633 Charlie? 625 00:44:26,720 --> 00:44:28,358 Charlie! 626 00:44:30,840 --> 00:44:34,469 Mr Herriot. Sorry, I didn't hear you. 627 00:44:34,560 --> 00:44:38,109 I just thought I'd look in to see how things were. 628 00:44:38,200 --> 00:44:40,156 That's kind of you. 629 00:44:42,000 --> 00:44:45,470 - Sit down, I'll make some tea. - No, it's all right. 630 00:44:45,560 --> 00:44:50,350 Please. 'Sides, I were just going to get one for meself. 631 00:44:55,000 --> 00:44:58,197 Has Billy got the hard standing for the barns laid? 632 00:44:58,280 --> 00:45:01,238 - No. William and Charlie are... - Mam? 633 00:45:03,000 --> 00:45:05,560 - Hello, Mr Herriot. - Hello, William. 634 00:45:05,640 --> 00:45:08,677 - You hard at it? - We're finishing the barns. 635 00:45:08,760 --> 00:45:11,320 Aye, and you make a proper job of it. 636 00:45:11,400 --> 00:45:14,517 We need more cement - will you order it? 637 00:45:14,600 --> 00:45:17,637 Your father has - should be here tomorrow. 638 00:45:17,720 --> 00:45:20,917 So long as it's done before dad gets back. Bye! 639 00:45:21,000 --> 00:45:22,752 Bye, William. 640 00:45:24,200 --> 00:45:25,758 Billy's away, is he? 641 00:45:25,840 --> 00:45:29,310 - He's in hospital. - Hospital? 642 00:45:29,400 --> 00:45:31,391 Aye. 643 00:45:31,480 --> 00:45:33,596 Happened two days ago. 644 00:45:33,680 --> 00:45:36,831 He'd been out, working all hours. 645 00:45:36,920 --> 00:45:39,275 Got himself a right soaking. 646 00:45:39,360 --> 00:45:41,476 He were taken very poorly. 647 00:45:42,800 --> 00:45:47,794 William thinks it's just summat small, that Billy'll be back soon. 648 00:45:47,880 --> 00:45:49,836 But I don't know. 649 00:45:50,920 --> 00:45:54,913 - Doctors say he's really bad. - Do they know what it is? 650 00:45:55,000 --> 00:45:57,753 Aye. Pneumonia. 651 00:46:00,240 --> 00:46:02,356 Worst kind of pneumonia at that. 652 00:46:18,760 --> 00:46:20,876 Very housewifey of you, James. 653 00:46:24,000 --> 00:46:25,558 Tristan. 654 00:46:26,600 --> 00:46:28,272 Yes, Siegfried? 655 00:46:28,360 --> 00:46:32,478 Do you recall I asked you to post certain items a few days ago? 656 00:46:32,560 --> 00:46:37,588 Oh, the sample to the lab and the ointment to...Cranford. 657 00:46:37,680 --> 00:46:40,148 - Exactly. - I posted them the same day. 658 00:46:40,240 --> 00:46:43,312 Quite a simple operation, one might suppose. 659 00:46:43,400 --> 00:46:46,710 Two items, two labels, you wrap them up and post them. 660 00:46:46,800 --> 00:46:50,031 - Exactly. What's wrong? - "What's wrong?" he says. 661 00:46:50,120 --> 00:46:56,116 This is a letter from lsaac Cranford with enough venom to wither a city. 662 00:46:56,200 --> 00:47:00,352 - What's he complaining about now? - What's he complaining about? 663 00:47:00,440 --> 00:47:04,399 Well, he's complaining about opening your package 664 00:47:04,480 --> 00:47:08,996 and smearing the contents liberally over his pig 665 00:47:09,080 --> 00:47:13,232 and working it well in with his fingers four times a day... 666 00:47:13,320 --> 00:47:15,276 as instructed. 667 00:47:15,360 --> 00:47:19,672 And then finding that it isn't an ointment after all. 668 00:47:19,760 --> 00:47:22,479 - (Siegfried tuts) - What was it? 669 00:47:22,560 --> 00:47:24,391 Infected cow dung! 670 00:47:24,480 --> 00:47:28,393 The infected faeces sample you should've sent to the labs! 671 00:47:28,480 --> 00:47:31,313 - God, I sent the wrong... - Yes, you botched it! 672 00:47:31,400 --> 00:47:35,518 It's a miracle the wretched man isn't a diseased wreck by now. 673 00:47:35,600 --> 00:47:39,798 I wonder how the labs are getting on testing the ointment? 674 00:47:39,880 --> 00:47:43,839 - I'm sorry, Siegfried. - Hear that, James? He's sorry. 675 00:47:43,920 --> 00:47:46,354 Sorry?! There's no need to be sorry! 676 00:47:46,440 --> 00:47:48,396 I wanted to congratulate you - 677 00:47:48,480 --> 00:47:52,075 Cranford says he will never do business with us again. 678 00:47:52,160 --> 00:47:56,631 You're a genius, Tristan! You got rid of the old vulture at last! 679 00:48:00,200 --> 00:48:01,519 How about that?