1 00:01:22,280 --> 00:01:25,078 Let me help out. 2 00:01:25,120 --> 00:01:26,599 Come on, boys. 3 00:01:33,280 --> 00:01:35,271 Welcome to Great Paxford, boys. 4 00:01:41,440 --> 00:01:43,431 Here you are, lads. 5 00:01:52,560 --> 00:01:54,835 Well, the poor devils look absolutely shattered. 6 00:01:54,880 --> 00:01:58,236 Hardly surprising given they had to fight their way out of Czechoslovakia 7 00:01:58,280 --> 00:01:59,952 and across half of Europe. 8 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:02,389 At least Churchill committed to getting them out. 9 00:02:03,960 --> 00:02:07,430 I've been thinking. Someone who knows Adam ought to say a few words 10 00:02:07,480 --> 00:02:09,948 at the Thanksgiving service in his absence, 11 00:02:10,000 --> 00:02:12,036 and as president of the WI... 12 00:02:12,080 --> 00:02:15,755 Hardly appropriate for a member of a secular pacifist organisation 13 00:02:15,800 --> 00:02:18,519 to comment on the silencing of church bells due to war. 14 00:02:18,560 --> 00:02:22,348 If anyone's likely to know what the vicar would have said under the circumstances, 15 00:02:22,400 --> 00:02:24,118 it would probably be the vicar's wife. 16 00:02:34,040 --> 00:02:37,191 Our country is in a state of war with Germany, 17 00:02:37,240 --> 00:02:39,913 and, as of this morning, Italy. 18 00:02:39,960 --> 00:02:45,159 As a consequence, this station is on high alert around the clock, as is every man here. 19 00:02:46,400 --> 00:02:50,712 The last thing they need is the kind of distraction you've been offering Wing Commander Bowers. 20 00:02:50,760 --> 00:02:54,435 Consorting with a married officer undermines morale and is beyond the pale. 21 00:02:54,480 --> 00:02:56,118 Sir, I never set out to distract... 22 00:02:56,160 --> 00:02:59,118 You appear to be under the illusion that this is a conversation. 23 00:02:59,880 --> 00:03:01,233 It is not. 24 00:03:01,280 --> 00:03:04,158 - We've wasted quite enough time on this. - I agree. 25 00:03:04,200 --> 00:03:07,909 Aircraft woman Campbell, you are to be dishonourably discharged from the WAAF, 26 00:03:07,960 --> 00:03:09,916 - effective immediately. - Sir, please... 27 00:03:09,960 --> 00:03:12,952 As a consequence, this will prohibit you 28 00:03:13,000 --> 00:03:16,993 from joining any other branch of His Majesty's armed services. 29 00:03:17,040 --> 00:03:18,996 Do you understand? 30 00:03:19,040 --> 00:03:22,476 - This is unfair. - You will be escorted off the station. 31 00:03:22,520 --> 00:03:26,149 - Wing Commander Bowers transferred me... - Did you hear me, Miss Campbell? 32 00:03:28,040 --> 00:03:30,270 So has he been dishonourably discharged? 33 00:03:30,320 --> 00:03:34,279 He is being reassigned to another station. 34 00:03:34,320 --> 00:03:35,673 You are dismissed. 35 00:03:36,560 --> 00:03:37,709 Miss Campbell... 36 00:03:44,480 --> 00:03:46,277 Scramble! Scramble! 37 00:03:47,040 --> 00:03:48,917 Scramble! Scramble! 38 00:03:54,640 --> 00:03:57,200 - Laura. - Please don't be nice to me, Thomas. 39 00:03:57,240 --> 00:03:59,276 I simply want to leave and never come back. 40 00:03:59,320 --> 00:04:02,118 - I'll drive you home. - Thank you. 41 00:04:12,080 --> 00:04:14,833 Sir. Oh, sir? 42 00:04:16,080 --> 00:04:18,958 - Mrs Brindsley. - I'm sure I'm the last person you want to see. 43 00:04:19,000 --> 00:04:22,754 Not at all. However, once again, I'm afraid the information you request 44 00:04:22,800 --> 00:04:24,518 is unavailable to the general public. 45 00:04:24,560 --> 00:04:27,632 I have an absolute right to whatever information you have. 46 00:04:27,680 --> 00:04:29,830 And I'll keep coming until I get some answers. 47 00:04:30,560 --> 00:04:34,951 At the least, you must be able to tell me where my son's ship went down. Was it near land? 48 00:04:35,000 --> 00:04:37,560 That information, as you've been told, is restricted. 49 00:04:37,600 --> 00:04:41,309 I wouldn't tell a living soul! Please, I just want to find out what happened. 50 00:04:41,360 --> 00:04:43,078 Please, Mrs Brindsley, calm down. 51 00:04:44,800 --> 00:04:46,677 I'm perfectly calm. 52 00:04:47,200 --> 00:04:50,909 Under the circumstances. I just need to be told... 53 00:04:50,960 --> 00:04:54,839 What happened to your son. And I'm telling you that at present I'm not at liberty 54 00:04:54,880 --> 00:04:58,077 - to give you more information than you've had. - Which is none. 55 00:05:01,000 --> 00:05:04,310 In that case, I'd like the name of your commanding officer. 56 00:05:06,000 --> 00:05:08,594 Mrs Brindsley, that really won't make any difference. 57 00:05:08,640 --> 00:05:13,714 I can see why you'd say that... But I'd like it... nevertheless. 58 00:05:28,000 --> 00:05:34,000 Ripped By mstoll 59 00:05:37,360 --> 00:05:39,316 Were you listening in to that call? 60 00:05:39,360 --> 00:05:42,716 Not listening in, so much as... checking. 61 00:05:43,640 --> 00:05:45,039 Oh... 62 00:05:45,080 --> 00:05:49,232 We're all being encouraged to be on the lookout for the out of the ordinary. 63 00:05:49,280 --> 00:05:53,239 What I'm doing is ensuring the caller is the person they say they are, 64 00:05:53,280 --> 00:05:54,998 and not a spy of some kind. 65 00:05:55,040 --> 00:06:00,194 Oh, I wasn't aware German spies were expected in Cheshire. 66 00:06:00,240 --> 00:06:03,437 3,000 Czech soldiers in the village, Mrs Simms. 67 00:06:04,720 --> 00:06:07,996 - What about them? - Who's to say they're all Czech? 68 00:06:08,880 --> 00:06:10,154 Who's saying they're not? 69 00:06:10,200 --> 00:06:13,237 Can you tell the difference between a Czech accent and a German one? 70 00:06:15,000 --> 00:06:19,596 Are you seriously suggesting that 3,000 German soldiers 71 00:06:19,640 --> 00:06:21,232 have snuck into the country 72 00:06:21,280 --> 00:06:24,078 by pretending to be Czech and no-one's noticed? 73 00:06:24,120 --> 00:06:28,193 I'm saying we shouldn't assume anything is as it seems any more. 74 00:06:28,720 --> 00:06:32,429 - So, snooping... - Not snooping. Checking. 75 00:06:32,480 --> 00:06:37,235 So checking in on calls is, in your mind, a first line of defence? 76 00:06:37,280 --> 00:06:39,589 Exactly! 77 00:06:39,640 --> 00:06:42,074 Have you... heard from Mr Simms at all? 78 00:06:42,120 --> 00:06:43,235 No. Not yet. 79 00:06:43,280 --> 00:06:47,068 And I suppose he's not actually fighting, is he? 80 00:06:47,960 --> 00:06:51,839 Just sitting behind the lines, writing about fighting. 81 00:06:51,880 --> 00:06:53,916 Yes. 82 00:06:55,880 --> 00:06:58,678 Writing about fighting. 83 00:06:58,720 --> 00:06:59,994 Number, please. 84 00:07:08,640 --> 00:07:12,189 - Now there's a sight for extremely sore eyes. - Nick! 85 00:07:12,240 --> 00:07:13,514 You're back! 86 00:07:13,560 --> 00:07:16,233 I'm taking up the post of the station's new Wing Commander. 87 00:07:16,280 --> 00:07:20,319 I did so well at Dunkirk, the top brass has promoted me out of the sky altogether. 88 00:07:20,360 --> 00:07:23,909 Congratulations. I'm sure it was thoroughly deserved. 89 00:07:23,960 --> 00:07:26,872 Well, I wish I shared your conviction. 90 00:07:27,840 --> 00:07:30,593 - Have you heard from Adam since? - Er, no, nothing yet, no. 91 00:07:32,600 --> 00:07:35,558 It was about as close to chaos as I've ever seen in the military. 92 00:07:35,600 --> 00:07:38,910 Men were being scooped up and dumped anywhere this side of the Channel, 93 00:07:38,960 --> 00:07:40,837 so... be patient. 94 00:07:41,320 --> 00:07:43,197 I'm trying. 95 00:07:46,280 --> 00:07:49,272 Well, do come round for tea once you get your feet under the table. 96 00:07:49,920 --> 00:07:52,559 Thanks. I'll, er, I'll be sure to take you up on that. 97 00:07:52,600 --> 00:07:53,794 Do. 98 00:07:55,160 --> 00:07:57,071 I'm so pleased you're back safely. 99 00:08:23,840 --> 00:08:25,398 Get off him! 100 00:08:27,480 --> 00:08:29,038 He'll pay you back! 101 00:08:36,400 --> 00:08:38,675 - Stop! Stop! Stop! - He spilt my beer! 102 00:08:38,720 --> 00:08:40,551 Enough! It was a mistake. 103 00:08:40,600 --> 00:08:43,160 Come on. He didn't know what you were saying. 104 00:08:43,200 --> 00:08:45,077 - He pays for another! - Of course. 105 00:08:45,720 --> 00:08:49,190 Here. Take what it costs for beers for you and your friends, uh? 106 00:08:49,760 --> 00:08:53,435 Come on. OK? Here. OK? 107 00:08:53,480 --> 00:08:55,710 Come on, let's go inside. 108 00:09:00,520 --> 00:09:04,069 - I'm very sorry. Are you hurt? - Your friend should watch where he's going. 109 00:09:04,120 --> 00:09:06,998 You can't just plough into people going about their business. 110 00:09:07,040 --> 00:09:09,998 If you can't handle your drink, don't go to the pub! 111 00:09:10,040 --> 00:09:12,600 If you wish to complain, I take full responsibility. 112 00:09:12,640 --> 00:09:14,631 My name is Captain Marek Novotny. 113 00:09:14,680 --> 00:09:17,433 - I'm very sorry that you were involved, Mrs... - Simms. 114 00:09:17,480 --> 00:09:19,198 And I don't need to make a complaint. 115 00:09:19,240 --> 00:09:22,357 I need to be left in peace when I'm walking through my own village. 116 00:09:22,400 --> 00:09:25,198 In future, watch what you're doing! That's all you have to do, 117 00:09:25,240 --> 00:09:27,231 watch what you're doing. 118 00:09:36,640 --> 00:09:39,108 Hello? 119 00:09:41,360 --> 00:09:44,238 Laura? Are you all right? 120 00:09:44,960 --> 00:09:47,030 Dishonourably discharged. 121 00:09:47,920 --> 00:09:50,593 But not just that. Not just from the WAAF. That's not enough. 122 00:09:51,440 --> 00:09:54,352 I'm also banned from joining any other branch of the services. 123 00:09:54,400 --> 00:09:56,356 - What happened? - They painted me as a slut... 124 00:09:56,400 --> 00:09:57,913 - Laura! ...who jumped into an affair, 125 00:09:57,960 --> 00:10:00,349 even though he pursued me, 126 00:10:00,400 --> 00:10:02,072 lied about his marriage. 127 00:10:02,120 --> 00:10:04,429 But he's a Wing Commander, so none of that matters. 128 00:10:04,480 --> 00:10:10,112 Look at me. If you refuse to be defined by this, you stand every chance of getting through it. 129 00:10:12,320 --> 00:10:14,515 His wife is divorcing him for adultery 130 00:10:14,560 --> 00:10:17,199 and plans to publicly name me as the other party. 131 00:10:19,320 --> 00:10:20,958 I don't know what to do. 132 00:10:21,640 --> 00:10:25,474 It's going to be all right. You have my word. 133 00:10:26,680 --> 00:10:28,716 You have my absolute word. 134 00:10:32,040 --> 00:10:34,429 If you've read it, why haven't you done anything? 135 00:10:34,480 --> 00:10:37,950 The article said that radiation treatment has had considerable success. 136 00:10:38,000 --> 00:10:42,073 What it actually said was there's been considerable success with some cancer. 137 00:10:42,920 --> 00:10:44,911 And considerable failure with others. 138 00:10:44,960 --> 00:10:47,190 Why couldn't you be among the successful? 139 00:10:47,240 --> 00:10:50,869 As likely, possibly more likely, it would make me worse. 140 00:10:50,920 --> 00:10:54,435 You can't say that without trying it. Surely it's worth a shot. 141 00:10:54,480 --> 00:10:57,153 - You're not listening. - You're the one not listening. 142 00:10:57,200 --> 00:11:00,351 - If there's the slightest chance... - That's exactly what it is. 143 00:11:00,400 --> 00:11:02,630 Very slightest chance. 144 00:11:02,680 --> 00:11:06,434 There is no dignity in false hope, none whatsoever. 145 00:11:06,480 --> 00:11:10,075 I'm not prepared to gamble with what little time I have left. 146 00:11:11,040 --> 00:11:14,794 - So you're just going to do nothing, then? - Couldn't I put the same question to you? 147 00:11:16,640 --> 00:11:19,074 Before you met Jack, you wanted to become a nurse. 148 00:11:19,120 --> 00:11:22,112 - And then, as you said, I met Jack. - And now he's gone. 149 00:11:23,800 --> 00:11:27,031 His life has been cruelly taken from him, Kate. From both of you. 150 00:11:27,760 --> 00:11:29,398 But yours hasn't. 151 00:11:30,440 --> 00:11:33,637 Before telling me what I should do with what's left of my life, 152 00:11:33,680 --> 00:11:36,752 why not give some thought to what you might do with the rest of yours? 153 00:11:40,040 --> 00:11:41,234 Hang on a minute! 154 00:11:41,800 --> 00:11:44,792 - I understand how hard this must have been... - Will? 155 00:11:52,680 --> 00:11:54,477 That's for you. 156 00:11:55,680 --> 00:11:57,636 Good day. 157 00:12:05,920 --> 00:12:08,195 Aren't you going to ask how it went? 158 00:12:09,200 --> 00:12:11,350 I expect it went the same as the last time. 159 00:12:11,960 --> 00:12:13,154 Well, you'd be wrong. 160 00:12:13,200 --> 00:12:16,715 This time I have the name of someone in real authority to write to. 161 00:12:17,640 --> 00:12:20,632 - Don't get your hopes up. - They know what happened, Bryn. 162 00:12:20,680 --> 00:12:23,990 Even if they do, you can't expect them to give away military positions. 163 00:12:24,040 --> 00:12:27,077 - I'm not asking for that. - One thing leads to another, doesn't it? 164 00:12:27,840 --> 00:12:31,594 If they tell you, they've got to tell everyone, and suddenly information gets out 165 00:12:31,640 --> 00:12:33,870 they need to keep under wraps. 166 00:12:36,680 --> 00:12:40,116 David will be home in time to meet his brother or sister, Bryn. Mark my words. 167 00:12:41,480 --> 00:12:43,072 - Miriam... - Mark them. 168 00:12:50,800 --> 00:12:53,189 Christ, how can she have been so stupid? 169 00:12:53,240 --> 00:12:55,959 - She's young and naive. - Wing Commander Bowers wasn't. 170 00:12:56,000 --> 00:13:01,120 No. He knew precisely what he was doing. We need to do something, and fast. 171 00:13:01,600 --> 00:13:03,830 But what can you actually do? 172 00:13:04,200 --> 00:13:06,077 Will... 173 00:13:42,560 --> 00:13:44,915 Go back to Italy, you dirty wop! 174 00:13:44,960 --> 00:13:49,078 Dirty wop! Dirty wop! Dirty wop! 175 00:13:49,120 --> 00:13:52,795 - Dirty wop! Dirty wop! - That's enough! 176 00:13:52,840 --> 00:13:55,070 - That is enough! - Dirty... 177 00:13:55,120 --> 00:13:57,554 What on earth do you think you're all doing? 178 00:13:58,480 --> 00:13:59,674 Go! 179 00:14:02,040 --> 00:14:05,077 Mrs Esposito... Are you all right? 180 00:14:05,760 --> 00:14:09,753 What Italy has done is terrible. Mussolini is terrible. 181 00:14:09,800 --> 00:14:13,475 But this has been my country for many years. I have made my home here. 182 00:14:15,520 --> 00:14:19,513 I'm so sorry. It won't happen again from those children. 183 00:14:19,560 --> 00:14:21,471 You can take my word on that. 184 00:14:59,360 --> 00:15:01,351 Morning, Bryn. 185 00:15:47,920 --> 00:15:49,592 Good afternoon, Mrs Simms. 186 00:15:50,560 --> 00:15:52,949 Captain Novotny. Come in. 187 00:15:56,600 --> 00:15:59,831 I came to apologise for what happened outside the pub yesterday. 188 00:15:59,880 --> 00:16:02,952 I asked someone where you live. I... I hope you don't mind. 189 00:16:05,200 --> 00:16:06,838 From myself and my men. 190 00:16:08,760 --> 00:16:12,639 These really aren't necessary. I don't know what to say. 191 00:16:13,280 --> 00:16:16,431 You can say, "I'll put them into water before they die." 192 00:16:17,800 --> 00:16:20,678 Very well. I'll put them into water before they die. 193 00:16:21,320 --> 00:16:22,992 And please, my name is Marek. 194 00:16:25,080 --> 00:16:28,914 I should have a vase somewhere. We don't usually have flowers. 195 00:16:30,400 --> 00:16:32,356 My husband doesn't like flowers. 196 00:16:33,320 --> 00:16:36,630 I didn't know it was possible to dislike flowers. 197 00:16:36,680 --> 00:16:39,353 He says they remind him of how short life is. 198 00:16:40,440 --> 00:16:43,193 Short, yes, but... beautiful. 199 00:16:46,400 --> 00:16:48,311 That's very poetic for a soldier. 200 00:16:48,360 --> 00:16:52,319 When I'm not fighting for my country, I'm a teacher. 201 00:16:52,360 --> 00:16:54,669 Oh, yes? Of what? 202 00:16:54,720 --> 00:16:57,188 Ironically, German. 203 00:16:58,560 --> 00:17:00,710 You know your shirt is torn? 204 00:17:01,560 --> 00:17:06,031 Yeah. One of... many repairs I need to attend to. 205 00:17:06,960 --> 00:17:09,190 I can do that, if you'd like to leave it with me. 206 00:17:09,960 --> 00:17:11,837 You could borrow one of my husband's. 207 00:17:11,880 --> 00:17:13,632 - That's very kind, but... - I insist. 208 00:17:14,480 --> 00:17:18,598 As my thank you for the flowers. One of Bob's should fit. Wait there. 209 00:17:23,240 --> 00:17:25,117 Edith, against the wall. 210 00:17:25,160 --> 00:17:26,718 George, you too. 211 00:17:26,760 --> 00:17:29,274 Quick as you can. Against the wall, Edith, please. 212 00:17:30,040 --> 00:17:31,598 You too, Oliver. Against the wall. 213 00:17:38,720 --> 00:17:41,029 - Against the wall, please, Albert. - Yes, miss. 214 00:17:52,560 --> 00:17:55,552 Do any of you know why you're stood here instead of inside? 215 00:17:58,760 --> 00:18:02,719 Mrs Esposito has lived in Great Paxford for 19 years. 216 00:18:02,760 --> 00:18:04,318 Twice as long as you've been alive. 217 00:18:04,360 --> 00:18:06,999 - I'm nearly 11. - Albert Stoddard! 218 00:18:07,840 --> 00:18:10,070 Don't even think about finishing that sentence 219 00:18:10,120 --> 00:18:12,475 or I will come down on you like a ton of bricks, lad. 220 00:18:14,880 --> 00:18:16,757 She chose to live in England. 221 00:18:16,800 --> 00:18:20,839 She lives with us, among us, causing no harm to anybody, 222 00:18:20,880 --> 00:18:23,838 so why do you think that she deserved to be treated 223 00:18:23,880 --> 00:18:27,953 - the way you all treated her this morning? - My dad says she shouldn't be here. 224 00:18:29,320 --> 00:18:35,156 Albert, does your dad know that Mrs Esposito hates everything that Mussolini stands for? 225 00:18:36,800 --> 00:18:40,270 Did any of you even bother to find that out before calling her names? 226 00:18:41,160 --> 00:18:42,639 No, miss. 227 00:18:42,680 --> 00:18:45,911 You will all write a letter of apology to that poor woman. 228 00:18:45,960 --> 00:18:47,996 - Understood? - Yes, miss. 229 00:18:49,040 --> 00:18:50,553 In. 230 00:18:58,840 --> 00:19:01,798 Please repeat after me. "I do solemnly declare... " 231 00:19:01,840 --> 00:19:04,149 "I do solemnly declare..." 232 00:19:04,200 --> 00:19:06,316 "That I know not of any lawful impediment..." 233 00:19:06,760 --> 00:19:09,399 "That I know not of any lawful impediment..." 234 00:19:09,440 --> 00:19:11,158 "...why I, Claire Louise Hillman..." 235 00:19:11,680 --> 00:19:14,672 "...why I, Claire Louise Hillman..." 236 00:19:14,720 --> 00:19:17,871 "...may not be joined in matrimony to Spencer Wilson." 237 00:19:18,400 --> 00:19:22,029 "...may not be joined in matrimony to Spencer Wilson." 238 00:19:22,080 --> 00:19:23,513 Spencer, please repeat after me. 239 00:19:23,560 --> 00:19:26,996 - "I do solemnly declare... " - "I do solemnly declare... " 240 00:19:27,040 --> 00:19:29,190 "That I know not of any lawful impediment 241 00:19:29,240 --> 00:19:32,630 why I, Spencer Wilson, may not be joined in matrimony 242 00:19:32,680 --> 00:19:34,398 to Claire Louise Hillman... " 243 00:19:34,440 --> 00:19:36,635 - No regrets? - Give me a chance. 244 00:19:36,680 --> 00:19:39,148 I've only been married three-and-a-half minutes. 245 00:19:39,200 --> 00:19:42,988 About getting married without telling anybody, not even your mother? 246 00:19:43,720 --> 00:19:46,234 No fuss. Perfect. 247 00:19:48,480 --> 00:19:50,436 Mr and Mrs Wilson. 248 00:19:51,640 --> 00:19:52,834 Say that again. 249 00:19:53,440 --> 00:19:56,557 - Mr... - Hm, just the Mrs Wilson part. 250 00:19:57,800 --> 00:19:59,916 Only me and thee, Mrs Wilson. 251 00:20:12,440 --> 00:20:14,908 Your country is very beautiful. 252 00:20:14,960 --> 00:20:17,838 Hm. You only get this view if you take the shortcut. 253 00:20:19,320 --> 00:20:21,880 And into all this beauty bursts loud, drunken Czechs. 254 00:20:21,920 --> 00:20:24,992 Well, defending themselves against loud, drunken Brits. 255 00:20:26,360 --> 00:20:29,716 It was a situation we shall be careful to avoid in the future. 256 00:20:29,760 --> 00:20:33,275 We do not want people to be worried every time they see Czech soldiers. 257 00:20:35,720 --> 00:20:39,998 The village is holding a service tomorrow to mark the silencing of the church bells. 258 00:20:40,040 --> 00:20:43,794 Why don't you come with your men? Show the village they have nothing to fear. 259 00:20:44,760 --> 00:20:46,557 We are 3,000. 260 00:20:46,600 --> 00:20:48,716 The fear probably lies in our number. 261 00:20:50,240 --> 00:20:52,071 Perhaps don't bring all of them. 262 00:20:56,120 --> 00:20:57,553 Were you married there? 263 00:20:58,480 --> 00:21:00,948 Oh, we married in Manchester, where we met. 264 00:21:02,800 --> 00:21:06,839 Moved here because Bob thought it would be easier to write in the countryside. 265 00:21:06,880 --> 00:21:08,552 The open skies, fresh air... 266 00:21:09,440 --> 00:21:10,919 Also better for children. 267 00:21:12,120 --> 00:21:14,156 Bob and his career take a lot of looking after. 268 00:21:16,640 --> 00:21:18,551 Wasn't any room for children. 269 00:21:23,760 --> 00:21:25,034 Are you married? 270 00:21:26,360 --> 00:21:29,955 My wife died of tuberculosis three years ago. 271 00:21:30,880 --> 00:21:33,075 Oh, I'm so sorry. 272 00:21:35,240 --> 00:21:36,832 Yeah... 273 00:21:41,360 --> 00:21:43,999 - It's time I got back to the camp, so... - Right. 274 00:21:44,840 --> 00:21:48,389 Straight ahead. It's much quicker than going all the way round. 275 00:21:49,640 --> 00:21:50,914 Thank you, Mrs Simms. 276 00:21:52,280 --> 00:21:55,317 Please. Pat. You're very welcome. 277 00:21:55,360 --> 00:21:57,112 As you will be at tomorrow's service. 278 00:21:58,520 --> 00:22:00,317 Goodbye... Pat. 279 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:25,752 Wing Commander Bowers. 280 00:22:28,280 --> 00:22:30,032 Dr Campbell, Laura's father. 281 00:22:30,800 --> 00:22:33,553 I was just going to see the adjutant about her dismissal. 282 00:22:33,600 --> 00:22:35,556 It won't make any difference. 283 00:22:35,600 --> 00:22:39,559 Do you have even the slightest remorse for what you've done to my daughter? 284 00:22:39,600 --> 00:22:42,637 - Laura's an adult, Dr Campbell. - Except that she isn't, is she? 285 00:22:42,680 --> 00:22:48,312 Not in any true understanding of the word. To all intents and purposes, she's still a girl. 286 00:22:49,080 --> 00:22:51,594 In her father's eyes, perhaps. 287 00:22:54,080 --> 00:22:56,150 If the adjutant won't reverse his decision, 288 00:22:56,200 --> 00:23:00,113 the very least I need from you is to drop Laura's name from your divorce. 289 00:23:01,360 --> 00:23:03,237 I'm sorry, old chap, it's not in my gift. 290 00:23:03,840 --> 00:23:06,752 - So speak to your wife. - Do you think I haven't tried? 291 00:23:07,960 --> 00:23:10,997 The thing about my wife, Doctor, is that she's a miserable bitch. 292 00:23:11,040 --> 00:23:14,635 Once she settles on a course of action, there's no deterring her. 293 00:23:14,680 --> 00:23:17,990 I wonder if she was a miserable bitch when you married her? 294 00:23:18,040 --> 00:23:22,033 Or do you turn perfectly happy, balanced women into that by your behaviour? 295 00:23:22,080 --> 00:23:25,709 I think you'd better leave the station... before I have you thrown off. 296 00:23:25,760 --> 00:23:29,719 - Yes, you're probably right. One last thing... - I really must get on. 297 00:23:29,760 --> 00:23:32,991 Of course. I was simply going to ask you to hold my hat for a moment. 298 00:23:33,040 --> 00:23:34,155 Your hat? 299 00:23:37,720 --> 00:23:41,269 I was aiming for your mouth, but I rather think I broke your nose by mistake. 300 00:23:42,360 --> 00:23:45,079 I would offer to fix it, but I won't. 301 00:23:47,000 --> 00:23:49,833 Sorry, old chap. It's not in my gift. 302 00:24:16,840 --> 00:24:18,751 Mrs Collingborne? 303 00:24:21,480 --> 00:24:22,595 Yes. 304 00:24:24,600 --> 00:24:26,113 I have a telegram for you. 305 00:24:31,640 --> 00:24:33,631 Thank you. 306 00:24:52,840 --> 00:24:54,831 Any reply? 307 00:24:56,120 --> 00:24:57,997 No. No reply. 308 00:25:22,760 --> 00:25:24,557 Thank you. 309 00:25:29,600 --> 00:25:33,070 This is the fourth time you've brought me here in the last three weeks. I... 310 00:25:34,440 --> 00:25:36,590 I don't know what else you want me to say. 311 00:25:36,640 --> 00:25:39,632 - Please sit down, Mrs Scotlock. - Are you going to charge me or not? 312 00:25:39,680 --> 00:25:41,591 Please. Sit down. 313 00:25:51,160 --> 00:25:53,230 After a great deal of deliberation, 314 00:25:53,280 --> 00:25:57,512 it's been decided that all charges of accounting fraud against you... 315 00:25:58,360 --> 00:26:00,635 are to be dropped. 316 00:26:00,680 --> 00:26:01,829 What? 317 00:26:01,880 --> 00:26:05,509 Your involvement with Hughes and his grubby profiteers... 318 00:26:06,920 --> 00:26:12,313 ...has left you with a valuable combination of skills and experience, Mrs Scotlock. 319 00:26:12,840 --> 00:26:16,276 We've decided it would be a waste to see those wither in prison. 320 00:26:19,480 --> 00:26:21,994 Instead, we have an offer we'd like to make you. 321 00:26:23,240 --> 00:26:25,231 An offer? 322 00:26:28,160 --> 00:26:32,438 And if I decline, will the charges be reinstated? 323 00:26:35,840 --> 00:26:37,432 They will remain dropped. 324 00:26:42,800 --> 00:26:46,554 All you have to do is consider my proposal... 325 00:26:49,160 --> 00:26:50,718 ...and make your decision. 326 00:26:52,200 --> 00:26:54,077 I'm appealing to your patriotism. 327 00:27:05,160 --> 00:27:07,958 - Worried? - Yes. A bit. 328 00:27:10,440 --> 00:27:13,398 No need. You'll be fine. 329 00:27:15,080 --> 00:27:16,638 Anything else I can get for you? 330 00:27:18,800 --> 00:27:20,597 Er, no. Thank you. 331 00:27:25,280 --> 00:27:27,748 - You haven't called your mother yet. - No rush. 332 00:27:27,800 --> 00:27:29,711 Well, why don't you telephone her now? 333 00:27:30,440 --> 00:27:32,670 Could do. Or... 334 00:27:34,480 --> 00:27:36,710 ...we could both stop playing for time. 335 00:27:39,840 --> 00:27:42,070 Very well, Mr Wilson. 336 00:27:43,440 --> 00:27:46,034 Let's go, before I lose my nerve. 337 00:28:12,440 --> 00:28:14,158 At least you know he's alive. 338 00:28:16,760 --> 00:28:18,876 But not where he's being held prisoner, 339 00:28:18,920 --> 00:28:23,198 or what state he's in, or what conditions they're being kept in. 340 00:28:23,720 --> 00:28:26,871 He's twice the age of the men he's been captured with, don't forget. 341 00:28:26,920 --> 00:28:31,232 Twice as wily. Twice as experienced. 342 00:28:31,280 --> 00:28:34,192 We don't have any idea what the Nazis are doing with prisoners. 343 00:28:34,240 --> 00:28:36,834 They have to abide by the Geneva Conventions. 344 00:28:36,880 --> 00:28:40,634 Wherever he is, Adam will be calculating what he needs to do to get home to you. 345 00:28:42,160 --> 00:28:44,628 In the meantime, you need to tell the village. 346 00:28:44,680 --> 00:28:47,353 No, I don't want to tell anyone anything. Not yet. 347 00:28:47,400 --> 00:28:49,675 He is their vicar, too. 348 00:28:50,440 --> 00:28:53,193 Adam isn't my vicar, Peter. He's my husband. 349 00:28:53,240 --> 00:28:55,470 Of course. I didn't mean to suggest... 350 00:28:55,520 --> 00:28:59,149 - People will only be sympathetic. - I'm not ready for their sympathy. 351 00:29:04,520 --> 00:29:06,636 You must do what you feel is best. 352 00:29:11,880 --> 00:29:13,871 I know that this could be a lot worse. 353 00:29:18,480 --> 00:29:20,232 But this is bad enough for me. 354 00:29:41,800 --> 00:29:43,074 There you go... 355 00:29:47,920 --> 00:29:49,399 Well? 356 00:29:49,440 --> 00:29:51,032 They've dropped the charges. 357 00:29:52,000 --> 00:29:54,434 - What? - Not against the others, but... 358 00:29:56,520 --> 00:29:59,273 ...I'm free to go. - How come? 359 00:29:59,320 --> 00:30:04,997 Well, they decided I was telling the truth that I'd been placed in an impossible position. 360 00:30:06,360 --> 00:30:10,433 Alison! That's fantastic news! 361 00:30:11,640 --> 00:30:14,916 - It certainly took me by surprise. - Ohh! 362 00:30:24,360 --> 00:30:30,230 When your name is cited in this divorce, Laura, things could become very difficult. 363 00:30:30,840 --> 00:30:35,072 It might result in a very public humiliation. You need to prepare for that. 364 00:30:37,000 --> 00:30:38,718 I know. 365 00:30:39,360 --> 00:30:41,669 - I'll go. - People will make assumptions 366 00:30:41,720 --> 00:30:44,280 because he has rank and status, and you don't. 367 00:30:44,880 --> 00:30:48,555 And because... well, because you're a young woman 368 00:30:48,600 --> 00:30:52,354 who must, of course, have thrown herself at the upright Wing Commander. 369 00:30:52,400 --> 00:30:56,234 Let them think what they like. Those closest to you know you. 370 00:30:56,280 --> 00:30:58,077 And we know they're wrong. 371 00:31:00,840 --> 00:31:04,230 - More bills. Excellent. - Something for you? 372 00:31:05,440 --> 00:31:08,193 I've been offered an interview to train to be a nurse... 373 00:31:08,800 --> 00:31:11,155 - at St Thomas' Hospital. - What? 374 00:31:11,200 --> 00:31:13,589 I had no idea you'd applied. Did you? 375 00:31:13,640 --> 00:31:15,073 None whatsoever. 376 00:31:15,880 --> 00:31:19,031 That's fantastic news, Kate. Well done. 377 00:31:19,080 --> 00:31:21,310 - Thank you. - Immensely proud of you. 378 00:31:21,360 --> 00:31:23,590 Sure you want to go all the way to London to train? 379 00:31:23,640 --> 00:31:26,552 - Laura will need all our... - It's the best training hospital. 380 00:31:26,600 --> 00:31:28,397 She has to go. 381 00:31:29,280 --> 00:31:32,556 - Jack would be very proud of you. - Thank you. 382 00:31:34,360 --> 00:31:35,713 Now it's your turn. 383 00:31:36,440 --> 00:31:39,398 I'm a doctor, Kate. I really don't need to become a nurse as well. 384 00:31:39,440 --> 00:31:42,273 To seriously consider radiation treatment. 385 00:31:42,320 --> 00:31:44,914 - Since when have you been considering that? - Since now. 386 00:31:46,280 --> 00:31:50,353 If I'm to move forward with my life, shouldn't you at least try to move forward with yours? 387 00:31:54,960 --> 00:31:56,951 Very well. 388 00:31:57,560 --> 00:31:59,391 I will seriously consider it. 389 00:31:59,440 --> 00:32:01,431 Good. 390 00:32:07,120 --> 00:32:09,350 How do you think your mother's likely to react? 391 00:32:09,400 --> 00:32:11,391 She'll be disappointed she wasn't there, 392 00:32:11,440 --> 00:32:15,592 but once I explain why we wanted it between ourselves, I'm pretty sure she'll understand. 393 00:32:18,240 --> 00:32:20,674 I don't want her thinking it was my decision alone. 394 00:32:20,720 --> 00:32:24,838 - I'll make that very clear. - And she's the first person we're telling! 395 00:32:24,880 --> 00:32:26,632 Exactly! 396 00:32:29,000 --> 00:32:30,638 Go on, then. 397 00:32:32,080 --> 00:32:34,389 Chester switchboard. Number, please. 398 00:32:34,440 --> 00:32:36,112 Great Paxford 343, please. 399 00:32:41,840 --> 00:32:43,831 I have a call for Great Paxford 343. 400 00:32:44,440 --> 00:32:46,431 Putting the caller through now. 401 00:32:48,800 --> 00:32:51,951 - Hello? - Hello? Mother? 402 00:32:52,000 --> 00:32:55,310 I wanted you to be the first to know that Claire and I are married. 403 00:32:55,920 --> 00:32:58,957 - When? - In Chester, today... 404 00:33:11,440 --> 00:33:13,635 Captain Novot... Marek. 405 00:33:13,680 --> 00:33:15,511 - Pat. - Come in. 406 00:33:22,480 --> 00:33:25,119 So, I sent some men to your service. 407 00:33:25,160 --> 00:33:27,549 Clean, smart. Not drunk. 408 00:33:27,600 --> 00:33:29,238 Oh, wonderful. 409 00:33:32,840 --> 00:33:35,593 So if it's ready, I'd like to attend in my uniform. 410 00:33:35,640 --> 00:33:37,119 Of course, I have it here. 411 00:33:41,200 --> 00:33:43,191 Thank you. 412 00:33:45,760 --> 00:33:47,591 It's like new. 413 00:33:49,600 --> 00:33:51,238 Thank you so much. 414 00:34:39,880 --> 00:34:41,438 So how do I look? 415 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:49,797 Extremely smart. 416 00:34:51,120 --> 00:34:52,519 Thank you, Pat. 417 00:35:12,720 --> 00:35:14,836 How long will your meeting take? 418 00:35:14,880 --> 00:35:18,953 Helen just wants to go through the quarterly figures, so it shouldn't take too long. 419 00:35:20,040 --> 00:35:21,758 Try and make it to the service. 420 00:35:21,800 --> 00:35:25,349 Sarah could use as much support as we can give her when she's making her speech. 421 00:35:25,400 --> 00:35:28,631 Bring Helen, if you're overrunning. Finish off afterwards. 422 00:35:28,680 --> 00:35:30,671 Let's hope it doesn't come to that. 423 00:35:32,440 --> 00:35:34,158 - Bye-bye. - Bye. 424 00:35:44,800 --> 00:35:49,237 Good morning, Mrs Barden. I was just wondering if Claire was home. 425 00:35:49,280 --> 00:35:50,918 She's not due back until later. 426 00:35:50,960 --> 00:35:54,873 Oh. Then... I wonder if you might give her this? 427 00:35:56,360 --> 00:35:59,989 So I might be among the first to offer my congratulations on her nuptials. 428 00:36:00,640 --> 00:36:02,631 - Her what? - Nuptials. 429 00:36:02,680 --> 00:36:04,113 To Spencer. 430 00:36:06,560 --> 00:36:10,394 I think you must have the wrong end of the stick, or the wrong stick altogether. 431 00:36:10,440 --> 00:36:12,158 I don't think I have. 432 00:36:12,200 --> 00:36:15,078 Pretty sure I'm holding the right stick at the right end. 433 00:36:15,920 --> 00:36:18,639 Claire went to see a friend in Chester for a couple of days. 434 00:36:19,680 --> 00:36:23,116 Odd she didn't inform her employer of such significant plans. 435 00:36:24,680 --> 00:36:26,511 But perhaps she wanted to surprise you. 436 00:36:27,200 --> 00:36:32,877 If you could give her my card upon her return, I'd be most grateful. Good day. 437 00:36:55,600 --> 00:36:58,990 The radio this morning said there are 80,000 aliens in the country. 438 00:36:59,040 --> 00:37:01,998 Churchill's rounding them up. Every single one. 439 00:37:08,000 --> 00:37:09,956 - Good! - Stan! 440 00:37:11,040 --> 00:37:12,837 We all know Mrs Esposito. 441 00:37:13,720 --> 00:37:14,994 Do we? 442 00:37:15,040 --> 00:37:17,793 With the nation's back to the wall, who can we really trust? 443 00:37:23,920 --> 00:37:27,037 Looks like now really isn't the time to stand out from the crowd. 444 00:37:29,840 --> 00:37:33,037 - Where are they taking her, miss? - I honestly don't know. 445 00:37:33,080 --> 00:37:35,389 We never gave her our letter. 446 00:39:22,200 --> 00:39:26,079 I've been asked to say a few words on behalf of my absent husband. 447 00:39:30,520 --> 00:39:32,511 You and I know that Reverend Collingborne 448 00:39:32,560 --> 00:39:35,552 would have moved Heaven and Earth to be with us this morning. 449 00:39:35,600 --> 00:39:38,353 He loved listening to the bells. 450 00:39:38,400 --> 00:39:42,029 He often sat in church during bell-ringing practice in order to... 451 00:39:49,160 --> 00:39:52,914 ...in order to be surrounded by what he calls their "magnificent din". 452 00:39:58,840 --> 00:40:00,398 Unfortunately, 453 00:40:01,640 --> 00:40:04,950 I received notification that Reverend Collingborne... 454 00:40:06,200 --> 00:40:08,555 ...that my husband, 455 00:40:08,600 --> 00:40:10,591 your vicar, has been taken prisoner... 456 00:40:12,160 --> 00:40:14,958 ...along with several soldiers of his regiment. 457 00:40:17,640 --> 00:40:22,077 In this I'm all too well aware that I'm in the same boat as several women here. 458 00:40:23,480 --> 00:40:26,597 While several others are trying to come to terms with far worse news. 459 00:40:29,680 --> 00:40:31,671 This is not an easy time. 460 00:40:34,480 --> 00:40:38,155 After today, we will next hear these bells 461 00:40:38,200 --> 00:40:41,636 proclaiming invasion or victory, we don't know which. 462 00:40:43,760 --> 00:40:45,637 But before they give their last, 463 00:40:46,520 --> 00:40:51,674 let's remember that we are all fighting in our own way... 464 00:40:52,720 --> 00:40:55,837 ...to prevent an even worse time to come. 465 00:41:51,720 --> 00:41:55,076 - Excuse me! - Very nice to see you. 466 00:41:56,680 --> 00:41:58,318 Nice to see you. 467 00:42:01,000 --> 00:42:02,592 Claire! 468 00:42:02,640 --> 00:42:06,189 I had the most extraordinary encounter with Jenny this morning. 469 00:42:06,240 --> 00:42:08,390 She seemed to be under the bizarre impression 470 00:42:08,440 --> 00:42:12,433 that you hadn't gone to see a friend, but that you'd snuck away to get married. 471 00:42:12,480 --> 00:42:16,189 I said that couldn't possibly be true because you would simply have told me! 472 00:42:18,320 --> 00:42:21,153 Oh... She was telling the truth? 473 00:42:21,200 --> 00:42:22,758 - Mm. - How did Jenny? 474 00:42:22,800 --> 00:42:24,916 No, I'm sorry, Mrs Barden. 475 00:42:26,160 --> 00:42:30,312 We just wanted to get married quietly, without any hoo-ha. 476 00:42:30,360 --> 00:42:33,796 Well, I wouldn't have insisted on any... hoo-ha. It's... I... 477 00:42:34,440 --> 00:42:35,953 Does this mean you're leaving us? 478 00:42:36,000 --> 00:42:38,992 Oh, no. The plan was to live at Spencer's mother's house, 479 00:42:39,040 --> 00:42:40,996 but come and do the same hours every day. 480 00:42:42,200 --> 00:42:45,715 Does your mother know what you've done? And what you're planning to do? 481 00:42:45,760 --> 00:42:49,548 We told her first thing this morning. We were going to tell you as soon as we got back. 482 00:42:49,600 --> 00:42:51,318 Well, I don't know what to say. 483 00:42:52,120 --> 00:42:53,951 Except... 484 00:42:56,960 --> 00:43:00,236 Did you really think you'd get away completely scot-free? 485 00:43:54,080 --> 00:43:56,799 - Bob Simms. Leg wounds. - Right. Bed six. 486 00:44:09,280 --> 00:44:11,032 Detective Sergeant Reynolds, please. 487 00:44:11,720 --> 00:44:13,233 Albert! 488 00:44:15,760 --> 00:44:17,751 Can I leave a message? 489 00:44:19,080 --> 00:44:23,358 The message is, I've given his offer a great deal of consideration... 490 00:44:24,320 --> 00:44:26,595 ...and the answer is yes. 491 00:45:06,600 --> 00:45:08,318 Mr Barden! 492 00:45:11,480 --> 00:45:13,471 - What's happening? - Keep Mrs Barden away! 493 00:45:13,520 --> 00:45:15,511 Keep Mrs Barden away! 494 00:45:15,560 --> 00:45:18,597 - That's Peter's car! - Frances, come back! 495 00:45:20,500 --> 00:45:28,000 Ripped By mstoll