1 00:00:37,780 --> 00:00:42,170 In Poplar in 1960, the midwives of Nonnatus House 2 00:00:42,220 --> 00:00:44,410 were on perpetual duty. 3 00:00:44,460 --> 00:00:49,450 New life arrived with every season, at every time of day. 4 00:00:49,500 --> 00:00:52,370 And in the mists and darkness of the autumn... 5 00:00:52,420 --> 00:00:54,010 Nearly there, my love. 6 00:00:54,060 --> 00:00:57,610 .. birth sparked a little light into the gloom, 7 00:00:57,660 --> 00:01:01,530 bringing mystery and hope, the unknown and the longed for... 8 00:01:01,580 --> 00:01:04,320 burning like a candle in the night. 9 00:01:07,580 --> 00:01:09,730 We've got her from here, Mr Dent. 10 00:01:09,780 --> 00:01:11,320 All right? 11 00:01:12,980 --> 00:01:14,520 That's it. 12 00:01:25,220 --> 00:01:27,770 Thank goodness the water in Bow is only off for tonight. 13 00:01:27,820 --> 00:01:29,450 We're bursting at the seams. 14 00:01:29,500 --> 00:01:32,600 ~ Ah, Mrs Dent. ~ Yes. ~ Let's get you settled. 15 00:01:36,140 --> 00:01:39,370 We've the delivery room ready and I've commandeered Dr Turner's office 16 00:01:39,420 --> 00:01:42,090 as a second delivery area, though I'm just wondering 17 00:01:42,140 --> 00:01:44,210 if I should call in another pair of hands? 18 00:01:44,260 --> 00:01:46,730 Delivering baby when the Luftwaffe's raining down all 19 00:01:46,780 --> 00:01:49,010 kind of carnage, that's a challenge. 20 00:01:49,060 --> 00:01:51,490 But a lack of running water and a packed ward? 21 00:01:51,540 --> 00:01:54,640 We'll take that in our stride, Mrs Turner. 22 00:01:56,900 --> 00:01:59,130 No, it can't be. 23 00:01:59,180 --> 00:02:01,250 "Goldilocks?" 24 00:02:01,300 --> 00:02:02,650 I'm sorry? 25 00:02:02,700 --> 00:02:05,290 Marion Gold? It's me, Shirley Copper. 26 00:02:05,340 --> 00:02:06,650 Well, Dent now. 27 00:02:06,700 --> 00:02:07,810 That's about right, 28 00:02:07,860 --> 00:02:11,730 I can't walk two paces without bumping into something. 29 00:02:11,780 --> 00:02:14,090 Bow Girls, '48? 30 00:02:14,140 --> 00:02:16,570 I was going out with Ian Dent and you was stepping out 31 00:02:16,620 --> 00:02:18,330 with that posh one from the Grammar. 32 00:02:18,380 --> 00:02:20,570 Oh, he fancied himself something rotten. 33 00:02:20,620 --> 00:02:22,650 What was his name? Geoffrey... 34 00:02:22,700 --> 00:02:25,210 Godfrey. My husband. 35 00:02:25,260 --> 00:02:27,460 You ain't changed a bit. 36 00:02:28,180 --> 00:02:31,370 I sent a Christmas card every year to your mum's. 37 00:02:31,420 --> 00:02:33,410 Well, if this ain't the cherry on the cake! 38 00:02:33,460 --> 00:02:36,460 This'll make the time fly by, won't it? 39 00:02:36,980 --> 00:02:40,380 Let's get you into bed, Mrs Dent, see how far along you are. 40 00:02:46,900 --> 00:02:49,690 And you've done all of this with your pinhole camera? 41 00:02:49,740 --> 00:02:52,850 Imagine what I could do with a real camera, Dad. 42 00:02:52,900 --> 00:02:56,770 Getting into the Photographic Club almost guarantees you a merit badge. 43 00:02:56,820 --> 00:02:59,530 As does making sure this bathroom is back in working order 44 00:02:59,580 --> 00:03:02,120 by the time Mum comes off duty. 45 00:03:04,340 --> 00:03:06,940 You didn't have to walk me home. 46 00:03:07,180 --> 00:03:11,490 Well, I take the safety of my volunteers very seriously. 47 00:03:11,540 --> 00:03:14,050 Anything could happen, this time of night. 48 00:03:14,100 --> 00:03:16,530 You didn't seem too bothered about Arthur Tuft. 49 00:03:16,580 --> 00:03:18,210 He lives in Limehouse. 50 00:03:18,260 --> 00:03:21,620 Well, maybe I didn't like his conversation. 51 00:03:23,260 --> 00:03:26,540 Never knew a man could make a week in Sorrento last so long. 52 00:03:32,460 --> 00:03:34,410 You should keep that locked. 53 00:03:34,460 --> 00:03:37,330 Don't be daft, I know everyone round here. 54 00:03:37,380 --> 00:03:40,060 Besides, I've got protection. 55 00:03:43,020 --> 00:03:44,730 Good night, Fred. 56 00:03:44,780 --> 00:03:46,700 Night, Vi. 57 00:03:58,740 --> 00:04:02,450 Come on, keep it coming, yes, not long now, not long. 58 00:04:02,500 --> 00:04:05,450 That's it, go on, go on! Oh, nearly there, now! 59 00:04:05,500 --> 00:04:08,610 Listen to me, in a minute I'm going to ask you 60 00:04:08,660 --> 00:04:11,370 to do some little breaths - just gentle ones. 61 00:04:11,420 --> 00:04:13,330 Like playing the flute? 62 00:04:13,380 --> 00:04:15,650 Yeah, if you like, like the flute, that's it. 63 00:04:15,700 --> 00:04:18,370 But when I ask for it, all right? 64 00:04:21,100 --> 00:04:24,420 Yes, here we come! Push, push, push, yes! 65 00:04:27,620 --> 00:04:30,690 Little breaths, please, little breaths. 66 00:04:30,740 --> 00:04:33,370 That's it. Keep it light, keep it easy. 67 00:04:33,420 --> 00:04:36,170 Good, very good. 68 00:04:39,900 --> 00:04:43,700 Ooo, you've got a little girl. 69 00:04:47,580 --> 00:04:50,180 You have a beautiful daughter... 70 00:04:52,580 --> 00:04:55,320 .. and every inch of her is yours. 71 00:04:56,220 --> 00:04:57,760 I love you. 72 00:05:03,900 --> 00:05:05,610 Has Goldilocks had hers yet? 73 00:05:05,660 --> 00:05:09,890 I need all your concentration. Nothing else matters. 74 00:05:09,940 --> 00:05:11,610 Another push? 75 00:05:13,100 --> 00:05:15,330 ~ Come on, Shirley. ~ I can't do it any more. 76 00:05:15,380 --> 00:05:16,930 We know you're exhausted, 77 00:05:16,980 --> 00:05:19,810 but we want Baby out and you're doing so brilliantly. 78 00:05:19,860 --> 00:05:21,330 Contraction coming. 79 00:05:21,380 --> 00:05:24,770 Come on now, Shirley, all the energy you have. 80 00:05:24,820 --> 00:05:27,210 One more push for Baby. 81 00:05:27,260 --> 00:05:28,820 That's it. 82 00:05:29,940 --> 00:05:33,210 You're so close now, Shirley. 83 00:05:33,260 --> 00:05:37,330 Push now, I know it stings. Keep pushing, it will help. 84 00:05:37,380 --> 00:05:39,980 That's it. That's it. That's it! 85 00:05:45,580 --> 00:05:48,120 You've got a daughter, Shirley. 86 00:06:04,180 --> 00:06:07,250 Now, do remember to push my borough laundry service. 87 00:06:07,300 --> 00:06:10,490 It's available to all incontinence patients. 88 00:06:10,540 --> 00:06:14,410 Bed linen washed and returned, quite free of charge. 89 00:06:14,460 --> 00:06:17,090 That's a list of all our sufferers. 90 00:06:17,140 --> 00:06:19,530 Of course, Nurse Crane. I'll do my best. 91 00:06:19,580 --> 00:06:23,380 Your best is a tick against every name on that list. 92 00:06:24,220 --> 00:06:27,380 I'd lead the charge with you, but I'm telephone bound this morning. 93 00:06:31,060 --> 00:06:32,770 Dad! 94 00:06:32,820 --> 00:06:35,410 I was up half the night looking for that. 95 00:06:35,460 --> 00:06:37,570 I used to take it everywhere. 96 00:06:37,620 --> 00:06:40,010 A real camera for you, Tim. 97 00:06:40,060 --> 00:06:42,090 Thank you. 98 00:06:42,140 --> 00:06:44,370 It's even got a timer. 99 00:06:44,420 --> 00:06:47,010 For the great self portrait. 100 00:06:47,060 --> 00:06:49,600 "Photographer as a young tyke." 101 00:06:51,020 --> 00:06:52,650 There's a girl. 102 00:06:52,700 --> 00:06:54,410 Yes! 103 00:06:54,460 --> 00:06:57,090 Yes, that's right. 104 00:06:57,140 --> 00:07:00,610 Oh! Fingers all strong like monkey paws. 105 00:07:00,660 --> 00:07:02,700 Ooh, yes. 106 00:07:06,100 --> 00:07:08,210 Good grief! What on earth?! 107 00:07:08,260 --> 00:07:10,970 Fire in the laundry room! We need to evacuate. 108 00:07:11,020 --> 00:07:13,010 We need to go now. Take the babies. 109 00:07:13,060 --> 00:07:15,660 ~ That's it! ~ I'll get the others. 110 00:07:17,820 --> 00:07:20,930 That's all right. Nothing to worry your cotton socks about. 111 00:07:20,980 --> 00:07:26,010 We have a fire and we need to leave quickly and calmly. 112 00:07:26,060 --> 00:07:31,250 Anyone who doesn't feel able to walk, say so immediately. 113 00:07:31,300 --> 00:07:33,370 Take my arm, Shirley. 114 00:07:34,300 --> 00:07:36,450 ~ Can you manage, Mrs Smith? ~ Yes, yes, yes. 115 00:07:36,500 --> 00:07:38,930 They've dropped it, haven't they? The bomb. 116 00:07:38,980 --> 00:07:40,210 What?! 117 00:07:40,260 --> 00:07:41,730 Oh, where's my baby, Sister? 118 00:07:41,780 --> 00:07:44,890 Sister Evangelina has your babies, don't worry. 119 00:07:44,940 --> 00:07:47,370 Your babies are safe. Hurry now. 120 00:07:47,420 --> 00:07:49,220 Fast as you can. 121 00:07:53,860 --> 00:07:55,970 Is anyone hurt? Where's Shelagh? 122 00:07:56,020 --> 00:07:59,530 She's getting them out. We got everyone. She's coming. 123 00:07:59,580 --> 00:08:02,890 This way, ladies. Quickly, there you are. 124 00:08:02,940 --> 00:08:04,420 Careful! 125 00:08:07,060 --> 00:08:08,570 Are you all right? 126 00:08:08,620 --> 00:08:10,730 Yes. 127 00:08:10,780 --> 00:08:12,370 There we are. 128 00:08:12,420 --> 00:08:16,060 Everyone to Nonnatus. We'll check you and your babies there. 129 00:08:19,100 --> 00:08:20,900 This way ladies. 130 00:08:29,260 --> 00:08:30,970 Do let me help you, Mrs Mills. 131 00:08:31,020 --> 00:08:35,180 Oh, no, Sister, it's good for me and Tommy would hate for anyone to see. 132 00:08:39,060 --> 00:08:42,560 Ah, I've put your egg white on the side, Sister. 133 00:08:51,060 --> 00:08:53,410 ~ Hello, Sister. ~ Hello, Mr Mills. 134 00:08:53,460 --> 00:08:55,690 Let's see to that dressing for you. 135 00:08:55,740 --> 00:08:57,300 Uh-oh! 136 00:09:00,860 --> 00:09:03,660 I'm going to roll you now, Mr Mills. 137 00:09:06,180 --> 00:09:07,980 Ah! 138 00:09:11,540 --> 00:09:13,730 I'm sorry, I know it's uncomfortable for you. 139 00:09:13,780 --> 00:09:15,520 No, not at all. 140 00:09:21,420 --> 00:09:23,960 It's looking very much better. 141 00:09:26,540 --> 00:09:29,540 I'm going to seal it with the egg white. 142 00:09:31,260 --> 00:09:32,730 Sister... 143 00:09:32,780 --> 00:09:35,410 There's a new lady and she says 144 00:09:35,460 --> 00:09:38,460 I can't do the washing for Tommy no more. 145 00:09:45,260 --> 00:09:47,450 (Is she from the Government?) 146 00:09:47,500 --> 00:09:51,850 This is Nurse Gilbert. She's with us at Nonnatus. 147 00:09:51,900 --> 00:09:53,610 I was just explaining to Mrs Mills 148 00:09:53,660 --> 00:09:56,170 about the council's new laundry service. 149 00:09:56,220 --> 00:10:00,050 Nurse Crane is very keen that anyone entitled should make good use of it. 150 00:10:00,100 --> 00:10:02,650 May I put your husband down for it, Mrs Mills? 151 00:10:02,700 --> 00:10:04,210 It's free of charge 152 00:10:04,260 --> 00:10:07,610 and you can't possibly manage like this at your age. 153 00:10:07,660 --> 00:10:10,250 Will you tell the lady she's very kind, 154 00:10:10,300 --> 00:10:12,290 but we wouldn't need a service? 155 00:10:12,340 --> 00:10:14,050 But the damp! 156 00:10:14,100 --> 00:10:16,650 It's a terrible risk to your husband. 157 00:10:16,700 --> 00:10:19,050 I see he had pneumonia this time last year. 158 00:10:19,100 --> 00:10:21,370 Thank you, Nurse Gilbert. 159 00:10:23,500 --> 00:10:25,930 So sorry to have disturbed you, Mrs Mills. 160 00:10:25,980 --> 00:10:28,180 I'll come back tomorrow. 161 00:10:31,460 --> 00:10:32,970 I don't understand. 162 00:10:33,020 --> 00:10:36,050 Surely she would benefit from the service more than anyone. 163 00:10:36,100 --> 00:10:37,810 She's so frail. 164 00:10:37,860 --> 00:10:40,890 But Mr Mills would be terribly upset if he thought he was on a list 165 00:10:40,940 --> 00:10:44,210 in a council office or at Nonnatus. 166 00:10:44,260 --> 00:10:47,210 You do know he's a relative of Fred's? 167 00:10:47,260 --> 00:10:48,810 I had no idea. 168 00:10:48,860 --> 00:10:52,370 And Mrs Mills may be frail, but her pride's strong. 169 00:10:52,420 --> 00:10:55,210 We must help her keep hold of it as long as she can. 170 00:10:55,260 --> 00:10:56,650 I just want to help. 171 00:10:56,700 --> 00:10:58,250 I see he suffers with bedsores and, 172 00:10:58,300 --> 00:11:02,090 well, this would be one thing off their plates. 173 00:11:02,140 --> 00:11:05,700 Sometimes we have to wait for our help to be asked for. 174 00:11:06,940 --> 00:11:10,130 Nurse Crane wanted a tick against every name on the list. 175 00:11:10,180 --> 00:11:14,300 Then, with the greatest of respect, Nurse Crane will have to be patient. 176 00:11:16,820 --> 00:11:21,290 Now, everyone, because we can't care for you in the Maternity Home, 177 00:11:21,340 --> 00:11:24,050 we're going to visit you daily in your own homes. 178 00:11:24,100 --> 00:11:26,690 But if there is anything that concerns you, 179 00:11:26,740 --> 00:11:28,810 you telephone us immediately. 180 00:11:28,860 --> 00:11:31,690 Your husbands are expecting you, we've informed them all. 181 00:11:31,740 --> 00:11:35,610 Er, Mr Smith will pick you up himself - he's on his way. 182 00:11:35,660 --> 00:11:39,610 Mrs Lawes? Dr Turner will see you now. Please come through. 183 00:11:39,660 --> 00:11:41,250 I thought we was goners. 184 00:11:41,300 --> 00:11:45,410 It's all been very upsetting, I must say. 185 00:11:45,460 --> 00:11:47,090 What a little darling. 186 00:11:47,140 --> 00:11:48,770 And yours. 187 00:11:48,820 --> 00:11:50,650 She's lovely, Shirley. 188 00:11:50,700 --> 00:11:53,700 Did you hear what Auntie Goldilocks said? 189 00:11:55,860 --> 00:11:58,200 Marion, are you all right? 190 00:12:02,340 --> 00:12:04,140 She's beautiful. 191 00:12:05,300 --> 00:12:06,610 Can you believe it? 192 00:12:06,660 --> 00:12:09,170 We don't see each other for years, then here we are - 193 00:12:09,220 --> 00:12:10,770 daughters on the same day. 194 00:12:10,820 --> 00:12:12,490 That's fate, that is. 195 00:12:12,540 --> 00:12:15,330 You probably don't remember Shirley from school, do you? 196 00:12:15,380 --> 00:12:17,450 Take Baby, Godfrey. 197 00:12:17,500 --> 00:12:19,440 I want to get home. 198 00:12:21,980 --> 00:12:24,170 Well, that's us, then, Shirley. 199 00:12:24,220 --> 00:12:26,250 Oh, right. You on the phone? 200 00:12:26,300 --> 00:12:29,890 I don't suppose there's much point. We're moving to Basildon. 201 00:12:29,940 --> 00:12:32,250 That's even more reason for a good old natter. 202 00:12:32,300 --> 00:12:34,690 School's a long time ago, Shirley. 203 00:12:34,740 --> 00:12:37,010 We've both got busy lives now. 204 00:12:37,060 --> 00:12:38,800 Right you are. 205 00:12:50,500 --> 00:12:53,240 ~ Your usual, dear? ~ Thank you, Miss. 206 00:13:03,540 --> 00:13:05,850 ~ Will there be anything else? ~ Oh, no, Miss. 207 00:13:05,900 --> 00:13:08,300 Thank you, you're very kind. 208 00:13:17,260 --> 00:13:20,370 MUSIC: Only the Lonely by Roy Orbison 209 00:13:20,420 --> 00:13:24,170 You sure you don't want me to stay? Delia won't mind. 210 00:13:24,220 --> 00:13:26,290 Don't be ridiculous... 211 00:13:26,340 --> 00:13:29,420 even if you do so obviously prefer her company to mine. 212 00:13:32,900 --> 00:13:34,970 Patsy, I'm quite all right. 213 00:13:35,020 --> 00:13:37,410 No-one was hurt. 214 00:13:37,460 --> 00:13:40,090 Besides, I need to read my copy of Vogue - 215 00:13:40,140 --> 00:13:42,930 there's a waiting list for it after me. 216 00:13:42,980 --> 00:13:44,730 Go! 217 00:13:44,780 --> 00:13:47,450 I'll try to be quiet coming back. 218 00:13:48,420 --> 00:13:51,930 ♪ Only the lonely 219 00:13:51,980 --> 00:13:54,730 ♪ Only the lonely 220 00:13:54,780 --> 00:13:57,090 ♪ Dum-dumb-dummy doo-wah 221 00:13:57,140 --> 00:13:59,970 ♪ Know the way I feel tonight 222 00:14:00,020 --> 00:14:03,090 ♪ Ooh yay, yay, yay, yeah 223 00:14:03,140 --> 00:14:05,410 ♪ Only the lonely 224 00:14:05,460 --> 00:14:07,730 ♪ Dum-dumb-dummy doo-wah 225 00:14:07,780 --> 00:14:10,210 ♪ Know this feeling ain't right 226 00:14:10,260 --> 00:14:12,730 ♪ Dum-dumb-dummy doo-wah... ♪ 227 00:14:13,700 --> 00:14:15,250 Sounds terrifying. 228 00:14:15,300 --> 00:14:18,380 Evangelina, terrified? You have met her, haven't you? 229 00:14:20,260 --> 00:14:21,810 Sorry. 230 00:14:21,860 --> 00:14:23,200 Just... 231 00:14:24,780 --> 00:14:26,730 .. don't know what I'd do if I lost you. 232 00:14:26,780 --> 00:14:28,520 (I'm the same.) 233 00:14:31,140 --> 00:14:33,940 I sometimes feel as if we're ghosts. 234 00:14:35,260 --> 00:14:38,260 Half with each other, but mostly without. 235 00:14:39,380 --> 00:14:43,490 I think it would be easier to do what everyone's so bloody insistent on 236 00:14:43,540 --> 00:14:47,220 and get married and just accept that you and I can never be. 237 00:14:48,500 --> 00:14:51,930 Delia, do you think I can bear it? 238 00:14:51,980 --> 00:14:55,480 I think you cope better with facades then I do. 239 00:14:57,260 --> 00:15:00,000 Can we buy two pretty girls a cake? 240 00:15:01,020 --> 00:15:02,690 We don't like cake. 241 00:15:02,740 --> 00:15:04,530 ♪ Only the lonely 242 00:15:04,580 --> 00:15:06,370 ♪ Dum-dumb-dummy doo-wah 243 00:15:06,420 --> 00:15:09,330 ♪ Know the heartaches I've been through 244 00:15:09,380 --> 00:15:12,930 ♪ Ooh yay, yay, yay, yeah... ♪ 245 00:15:12,980 --> 00:15:15,290 You don't really want to get married, do you? 246 00:15:15,340 --> 00:15:17,700 Yes, more than anything. 247 00:15:19,580 --> 00:15:21,450 To you, you fool. 248 00:15:23,580 --> 00:15:25,180 And I can't. 249 00:15:26,900 --> 00:15:28,640 So that's that. 250 00:15:32,340 --> 00:15:35,090 ♪ No more sorrow 251 00:15:35,140 --> 00:15:39,530 ♪ But that's the chance 252 00:15:39,580 --> 00:15:44,050 ♪ You've got to take 253 00:15:44,100 --> 00:15:48,930 ♪ If your lonely heart breaks 254 00:15:48,980 --> 00:15:50,930 ♪ Only the lonely 255 00:15:50,980 --> 00:15:53,320 ♪ Dum-dumb-dummy doo-wah. ♪ 256 00:15:57,500 --> 00:16:00,610 You dip a little at the bottom, Nurse Mount. 257 00:16:00,660 --> 00:16:02,250 Not for the first time. 258 00:16:02,300 --> 00:16:05,250 Do you think it's wise for the children to be carrying turnips 259 00:16:05,300 --> 00:16:06,730 with lighted candles? 260 00:16:06,780 --> 00:16:08,650 Well, it is a lantern parade. 261 00:16:08,700 --> 00:16:12,450 It is the turnips' glow that lights the way of the dead. 262 00:16:12,500 --> 00:16:14,170 Do you mean ghosts, lady? 263 00:16:14,220 --> 00:16:16,010 No, dear, of course we don't. 264 00:16:16,060 --> 00:16:18,210 Do not speak for the Pagans. 265 00:16:18,260 --> 00:16:23,410 They say Halloween is the night that the dead return to walk among us. 266 00:16:23,460 --> 00:16:26,810 ~ Which we have absolutely no evidence for. ~ You mustn't worry, dear. 267 00:16:26,860 --> 00:16:29,570 Jesus came back from the dead and did miracles. 268 00:16:29,620 --> 00:16:32,180 So is Jesus a ghost? 269 00:16:33,980 --> 00:16:35,730 I'd like to see a ghost. 270 00:16:35,780 --> 00:16:38,850 You can put your hand through them, they feel like a cloud. 271 00:16:38,900 --> 00:16:42,380 I've never touched a cloud but I bet it feels like candyfloss. 272 00:16:43,660 --> 00:16:45,850 Glenda Severs, come back at once. 273 00:16:45,900 --> 00:16:48,970 My mother's dead and I should like to see her. 274 00:16:49,020 --> 00:16:51,010 Will you bring her back for Halloween? 275 00:16:51,060 --> 00:16:52,800 Glenda Severs. 276 00:16:58,020 --> 00:17:01,290 I don't think either of us actually heard you say "no". 277 00:17:01,340 --> 00:17:04,420 Am I the authority on all in heaven and earth? 278 00:17:09,900 --> 00:17:11,370 ~ Fred. ~ Uh-huh. 279 00:17:11,420 --> 00:17:14,450 Do you think you might find the time to visit Mr Mills? 280 00:17:14,500 --> 00:17:18,210 I know he and Mrs Mills are on their own a good deal. 281 00:17:18,260 --> 00:17:21,730 I'm sure your friendly face now and then would be much appreciated... 282 00:17:21,780 --> 00:17:23,690 if you get the time. 283 00:17:23,740 --> 00:17:26,050 Oh, Sister, I'm so glad I caught you. 284 00:17:26,100 --> 00:17:28,370 I couldn't sleep last night for worrying 285 00:17:28,420 --> 00:17:31,170 about how I'd rather put my foot in it with Mr and Mrs Mills. 286 00:17:31,220 --> 00:17:32,810 You mustn't upset yourself. 287 00:17:32,860 --> 00:17:35,930 A friend of a friend, a nurse, she's making a study of bedsores 288 00:17:35,980 --> 00:17:40,330 and I thought it might be useful for you to help Mr Mills. 289 00:17:40,380 --> 00:17:43,850 She advises against cleaning the sores with hydrogen peroxide. 290 00:17:43,900 --> 00:17:46,250 She can't be suggesting we do nothing? 291 00:17:46,300 --> 00:17:49,010 She seems to have had success by simply turning the patients 292 00:17:49,060 --> 00:17:50,770 every two hours. 293 00:17:50,820 --> 00:17:53,770 Of course, I'll read these but I just don't know 294 00:17:53,820 --> 00:17:56,130 if I could manage to visit every two hours. 295 00:17:56,180 --> 00:17:58,320 Then might I help you? 296 00:17:59,340 --> 00:18:02,130 Now, how are we doing on my laundry take-up? 297 00:18:02,180 --> 00:18:05,650 G-Getting there, Nurse Crane. Pushing on. 298 00:18:05,700 --> 00:18:09,690 I believe it was you who said, "Softly, softly, catchee monkey." 299 00:18:09,740 --> 00:18:12,090 Mmm. Not too soft, mind, 300 00:18:12,140 --> 00:18:14,080 or monkey scarpers. 301 00:18:34,580 --> 00:18:37,250 I must say, I'm rather surprised. 302 00:18:38,500 --> 00:18:40,770 She's gained a whole 2oz. 303 00:18:43,660 --> 00:18:46,730 That really is very well done... 304 00:18:46,780 --> 00:18:48,130 Jackie. 305 00:18:48,180 --> 00:18:51,740 Though if you heard Ian, you'd think she'd be called Princess. 306 00:18:55,100 --> 00:18:59,170 Oh! Glad to see you're concentrating on security. 307 00:18:59,220 --> 00:19:02,730 Well, now that you've made me all nervous, Fred... 308 00:19:02,780 --> 00:19:05,970 Sister Monica Joan is doing something with turnips 309 00:19:06,020 --> 00:19:08,330 and she wants some nice ribbon to hang them on. 310 00:19:08,380 --> 00:19:10,930 Right, well, if you're hanging them and they're hollow, 311 00:19:10,980 --> 00:19:14,410 then the half inch should be strong enough, but... 312 00:19:14,460 --> 00:19:17,460 take the inch wide, be on the safe side. 313 00:19:19,940 --> 00:19:22,090 My dad's cousin... 314 00:19:22,140 --> 00:19:24,690 he's not too good these days. 315 00:19:24,740 --> 00:19:28,330 I haven't been in as much as I should have. 316 00:19:28,380 --> 00:19:32,740 I've left things and now I don't know quite where to start. 317 00:19:33,780 --> 00:19:35,780 Fred, you just go. 318 00:19:36,780 --> 00:19:38,650 It's just, oh... 319 00:19:38,700 --> 00:19:41,490 I'm no good at the old chitchat. 320 00:19:41,540 --> 00:19:43,140 Oh, Fred. 321 00:19:46,220 --> 00:19:49,330 I had that dream again last night. 322 00:19:49,380 --> 00:19:51,210 You know, the one I get, 323 00:19:51,260 --> 00:19:54,250 the one, the one I had at the end of the war. 324 00:19:54,300 --> 00:19:56,490 When I came home? 325 00:19:56,540 --> 00:19:58,410 And I could smile again. 326 00:19:58,460 --> 00:20:01,450 We danced all night. 327 00:20:01,500 --> 00:20:04,210 ~ Ow, ow, ow! ~ Gert?! 328 00:20:06,020 --> 00:20:08,610 It's just old bones, that's all, dear. 329 00:20:08,660 --> 00:20:10,370 Nonnatus House calling. 330 00:20:10,420 --> 00:20:12,410 There, all fresh again. 331 00:20:12,460 --> 00:20:15,170 Now, Mr Mills, this is Nurse Gilbert. 332 00:20:15,220 --> 00:20:17,610 She has some very interesting suggestions 333 00:20:17,660 --> 00:20:19,370 as to how we might help you. 334 00:20:19,420 --> 00:20:21,650 By turning you every few hours, 335 00:20:21,700 --> 00:20:24,370 we should relieve some of the pressure on your bedsores. 336 00:20:24,420 --> 00:20:27,050 We hope you'll be more comfortable as a result of it. 337 00:20:27,100 --> 00:20:29,210 No, no, no, no, don't trouble yourself. 338 00:20:29,260 --> 00:20:31,570 Oh, Nurse, if you could make him more comfortable... 339 00:20:31,620 --> 00:20:33,450 We'll do our best, Mrs Mills. 340 00:20:33,500 --> 00:20:35,730 In the meantime, I'm afraid you'll have to put up 341 00:20:35,780 --> 00:20:37,570 with seeing a little more of us. 342 00:20:37,620 --> 00:20:40,490 Let's pop you on your side, Mr Mills. 343 00:20:46,380 --> 00:20:48,320 (One, two, three.) 344 00:20:51,460 --> 00:20:54,890 Now then, Deborah, what have you got to be grizzling about, hey? 345 00:20:58,340 --> 00:21:01,250 What is it, Sister? 346 00:21:01,300 --> 00:21:03,970 There's a blueness to her lips. 347 00:21:04,020 --> 00:21:07,050 I would like Doctor to have a little look at her. 348 00:21:07,100 --> 00:21:09,370 May I use your telephone? 349 00:21:13,900 --> 00:21:16,210 My old dad loved that picture house. 350 00:21:16,260 --> 00:21:18,010 It's where he met my mum. 351 00:21:18,060 --> 00:21:20,130 Same for me and Gert. 352 00:21:20,180 --> 00:21:22,290 Oh! Oh, let me help, Mrs Mills. 353 00:21:22,340 --> 00:21:25,380 Oh, no, dear. It's just lovely you're both here. 354 00:21:28,020 --> 00:21:30,490 (She's very nice, Frederick.) 355 00:21:31,460 --> 00:21:33,530 (Yes, she is, isn't she?) 356 00:21:33,580 --> 00:21:36,170 50 years married, we are. 357 00:21:36,220 --> 00:21:38,530 Not ever apart... 358 00:21:38,580 --> 00:21:40,610 except for the war. 359 00:21:40,660 --> 00:21:42,170 That's lovely. 360 00:21:42,220 --> 00:21:45,250 And you each know what the other's thinking before you even think it. 361 00:21:45,300 --> 00:21:47,930 And you don't need to talk, even. 362 00:21:47,980 --> 00:21:51,740 Me and my Bert weren't together that long, but we was just as happy. 363 00:22:00,620 --> 00:22:04,690 I'm going to have Deborah seen by the Hospital for Sick Children. 364 00:22:04,740 --> 00:22:09,050 I can't be sure, but I'm picking up what may be a heart murmur. 365 00:22:09,100 --> 00:22:10,890 Oh, Lord. 366 00:22:10,940 --> 00:22:12,930 Oh, Mrs Smith, worrying won't help. 367 00:22:12,980 --> 00:22:15,690 Great Ormond Street has some wonderful doctors. 368 00:22:15,740 --> 00:22:18,970 The hospital has a specialist heart unit. 369 00:22:19,020 --> 00:22:22,020 Mrs Smith, we will find out what's wrong. 370 00:22:29,100 --> 00:22:30,730 Oh... 371 00:22:30,780 --> 00:22:33,450 I thought I'd save you a journey. 372 00:22:35,540 --> 00:22:37,730 Oh, Mrs Mills... 373 00:22:37,780 --> 00:22:40,320 that's why you buy the napkins? 374 00:22:41,420 --> 00:22:43,130 Oh, that'll be the nurse. 375 00:22:43,180 --> 00:22:46,130 She mustn't be troubled, she's got Tommy to care for. 376 00:22:46,180 --> 00:22:50,410 I'm sorry, Mrs Mills, but this can't pass and you'll not dissuade me. 377 00:22:50,460 --> 00:22:52,730 Oh, whatever's the matter? 378 00:22:52,780 --> 00:22:54,570 I can't worry Tommy. 379 00:22:54,620 --> 00:22:57,490 You're right and that's why you must be helped. 380 00:22:57,540 --> 00:22:59,650 Please, Mrs Mills... 381 00:22:59,700 --> 00:23:01,570 let me help you. 382 00:23:01,620 --> 00:23:03,250 Oh, I manage, Nurse. 383 00:23:03,300 --> 00:23:05,840 You don't have to manage alone. 384 00:23:11,660 --> 00:23:13,210 Oh, Mrs Mills... 385 00:23:13,260 --> 00:23:15,970 ~ There are dressings in the tin... ~ But they're for Tommy. 386 00:23:16,020 --> 00:23:18,330 I shan't take from his care. 387 00:23:18,380 --> 00:23:20,530 We have enough care for both of you. 388 00:23:20,580 --> 00:23:22,320 (I'm sorry...) 389 00:23:26,180 --> 00:23:29,490 Gert kept all that worry to herself, 390 00:23:29,540 --> 00:23:32,610 because she didn't want to upset Tommy. 391 00:23:32,660 --> 00:23:36,620 They couldn't live without each other, you can see it, can't you? 392 00:23:40,020 --> 00:23:42,090 You need a hot drink. 393 00:23:54,220 --> 00:23:56,220 You made your point. 394 00:23:59,380 --> 00:24:01,330 Turkish coffee. 395 00:24:01,380 --> 00:24:04,810 My son, Derek, brought it back from a holiday and I've been saving it. 396 00:24:04,860 --> 00:24:07,500 He says the secret's hot milk. 397 00:24:08,500 --> 00:24:10,090 And these cups... 398 00:24:10,140 --> 00:24:13,610 Well, these are what the Italians are using in Soho. 399 00:24:13,660 --> 00:24:16,130 So consider yourself spoiled. 400 00:24:20,780 --> 00:24:22,370 Gert will get good care. 401 00:24:22,420 --> 00:24:24,290 The Nonnatuns will make sure of that. 402 00:24:24,340 --> 00:24:26,490 And we'll look in on them all we can. 403 00:24:26,540 --> 00:24:28,940 Thank you for what you done. 404 00:24:30,700 --> 00:24:33,040 I should be getting back... 405 00:24:33,900 --> 00:24:37,450 I meant to put a bicycle chain on one of the bikes. 406 00:24:37,500 --> 00:24:40,240 It needs to be done before tonight. 407 00:24:41,540 --> 00:24:42,810 Fred? 408 00:24:43,780 --> 00:24:47,370 We're too old to be silly about this, aren't we? 409 00:24:47,420 --> 00:24:49,690 Now either you like me... 410 00:24:50,500 --> 00:24:52,090 .. or you don't. 411 00:24:52,140 --> 00:24:53,690 I do. 412 00:24:53,740 --> 00:24:55,650 Oh, I do. 413 00:24:55,700 --> 00:24:58,040 But I know how hard it is. 414 00:24:58,660 --> 00:25:00,860 You can't let them go... 415 00:25:01,620 --> 00:25:04,420 .. and they can't let you go either. 416 00:25:06,140 --> 00:25:10,300 Fred, I've known him since 16. 417 00:25:11,780 --> 00:25:13,410 I know. 418 00:25:13,460 --> 00:25:15,400 All your life, Vi. 419 00:25:33,300 --> 00:25:34,930 How is she? 420 00:25:34,980 --> 00:25:36,320 Please. 421 00:25:39,500 --> 00:25:43,420 Professor Gribben oversees the heart and lung unit here. 422 00:25:45,860 --> 00:25:50,180 He knows more about the infant heart than almost anyone in the world. 423 00:25:51,420 --> 00:25:53,450 Deborah couldn't be in better hands. 424 00:25:53,500 --> 00:25:55,250 But what is it? 425 00:25:55,300 --> 00:25:57,640 What's the matter with her? 426 00:25:58,340 --> 00:26:00,650 She has a heart murmur. 427 00:26:00,700 --> 00:26:03,040 What we don't know is why. 428 00:26:03,740 --> 00:26:06,450 They can't make a diagnosis without gauging 429 00:26:06,500 --> 00:26:09,650 the blood pressure within her heart. 430 00:26:09,700 --> 00:26:13,000 Deborah is in the very best place, Mrs Smith. 431 00:26:56,300 --> 00:27:00,610 Tim? Are you still developing or can I open the door? 432 00:27:00,660 --> 00:27:02,450 No, don't. 433 00:27:02,500 --> 00:27:04,640 I'm at a crucial stage. 434 00:27:05,860 --> 00:27:07,730 What was on there? 435 00:27:07,780 --> 00:27:10,880 I'm trying to think when it would've been. 436 00:27:11,100 --> 00:27:13,290 You must have had your finger on the lens. 437 00:27:13,340 --> 00:27:15,540 There's nothing on them. 438 00:27:30,580 --> 00:27:32,570 Sister Monica Joan, 439 00:27:32,620 --> 00:27:35,810 you've a visitor waiting on the steps. 440 00:27:35,860 --> 00:27:37,610 ~ Hello! ~ Oh, hello! 441 00:27:37,660 --> 00:27:41,160 Did you find out about my mother? Is she coming? 442 00:27:41,580 --> 00:27:44,650 Supernatural beings... 443 00:27:44,700 --> 00:27:48,730 are not mine to give assurances on behalf of. 444 00:27:48,780 --> 00:27:51,120 I've written her a letter. 445 00:27:51,980 --> 00:27:54,720 You will give it to her, won't you? 446 00:27:55,660 --> 00:27:57,730 She might not recognise me, you see. 447 00:27:57,780 --> 00:27:59,450 She died when I was born. 448 00:27:59,500 --> 00:28:02,370 Glenda, dear, does your father know you're here? 449 00:28:02,420 --> 00:28:05,890 He don't care about me, he's got Maureen and the new baby. 450 00:28:05,940 --> 00:28:08,940 Besides, I've got to get back to school. 451 00:28:10,580 --> 00:28:11,980 Oh. 452 00:28:13,420 --> 00:28:17,060 How exactly do you propose communicating with the departed? 453 00:28:18,660 --> 00:28:21,650 Leonora Severs, departed? 454 00:28:21,700 --> 00:28:25,200 The only place she's passed on to is Liverpool. 455 00:28:30,260 --> 00:28:34,250 This is where the hole is, between the lower two chambers. 456 00:28:34,300 --> 00:28:36,730 Please, I don't want to see that picture. 457 00:28:36,780 --> 00:28:38,330 I'm so sorry. 458 00:28:38,380 --> 00:28:42,420 I thought it might help explain what Professor Gribben is suggesting. 459 00:28:44,340 --> 00:28:46,690 I know how difficult this must be. 460 00:28:46,740 --> 00:28:48,340 Her heart... 461 00:28:49,260 --> 00:28:51,290 .. it's her soul, isn't it? 462 00:28:51,340 --> 00:28:53,170 Her nature. 463 00:28:53,220 --> 00:28:55,290 How will she be complete? 464 00:28:55,340 --> 00:28:59,570 How will she love if it's opened up, if it's changed in any way? 465 00:28:59,620 --> 00:29:02,370 Her soul won't be touched, my love. 466 00:29:02,420 --> 00:29:06,130 This is a procedure that could help the blood flow properly 467 00:29:06,180 --> 00:29:09,540 to her lungs in order that it obtain enough oxygen. 468 00:29:11,060 --> 00:29:14,010 Nothing would be done until she is at least 18 months. 469 00:29:14,060 --> 00:29:16,850 But if it can wait until then, why does she need it at all? 470 00:29:16,900 --> 00:29:19,770 It's a matter of practicality, Mrs Smith. 471 00:29:19,820 --> 00:29:22,210 She's too small. 472 00:29:22,260 --> 00:29:24,970 If she were older and you were agreeable, 473 00:29:25,020 --> 00:29:27,210 the surgeons would operate now. 474 00:29:27,260 --> 00:29:29,810 That's how much she needs it? 475 00:29:29,860 --> 00:29:32,210 Without the shunt operation, 476 00:29:32,260 --> 00:29:35,460 the fear is Deborah may not survive infancy. 477 00:29:39,940 --> 00:29:41,480 Mr Severs? 478 00:29:43,660 --> 00:29:45,530 Glenda's father? 479 00:29:45,580 --> 00:29:47,450 What's happened? Is she all right? 480 00:29:47,500 --> 00:29:50,810 Please don't be alarmed and forgive me tracking you down. 481 00:29:50,860 --> 00:29:53,930 Glenda seems to think her mother's passed away 482 00:29:53,980 --> 00:29:57,170 and is hoping her ghost will return on Halloween. 483 00:29:57,220 --> 00:29:59,050 That won't be possible, will it? 484 00:29:59,100 --> 00:30:02,100 Even if it were possible, if you follow. 485 00:30:05,340 --> 00:30:07,610 That woman... 486 00:30:07,660 --> 00:30:09,730 still wreaking havoc. 487 00:30:10,660 --> 00:30:12,370 As far as I'm concerned, 488 00:30:12,420 --> 00:30:15,720 my wife, Maureen, she's Glenda's mother now. 489 00:30:16,780 --> 00:30:20,050 It's not my business, I know, but Glenda wants to see her very much. 490 00:30:20,100 --> 00:30:21,850 See her? 491 00:30:21,900 --> 00:30:24,370 Leonora ran out on her when she was three months. 492 00:30:24,420 --> 00:30:27,290 Oh, Mr Severs, I had no idea. 493 00:30:27,340 --> 00:30:30,010 Well, it's not something a man wants to talk about, 494 00:30:30,060 --> 00:30:32,460 how his wife cheated on him. 495 00:30:33,660 --> 00:30:36,690 But I loved that little kid since the day she was born, 496 00:30:36,740 --> 00:30:39,050 just as if she were my own. 497 00:30:39,100 --> 00:30:42,090 and I'd rather she mourned a ghost than know the truth, 498 00:30:42,140 --> 00:30:45,840 that her mother never even wrote to ask after her. 499 00:30:54,780 --> 00:30:57,250 It's a nasty lesion, Mrs Mills. 500 00:30:57,300 --> 00:31:00,330 I'm going to arrange for you to be seen by a specialist. 501 00:31:00,380 --> 00:31:02,930 I just want some cream for it. 502 00:31:02,980 --> 00:31:04,770 You'll be seen at The London 503 00:31:04,820 --> 00:31:08,130 and we'll make sure Nurse Gilbert can go with you. 504 00:31:08,180 --> 00:31:10,370 I'll be in touch as soon as I can. 505 00:31:10,420 --> 00:31:12,330 Thank you, Dr Turner. 506 00:31:12,380 --> 00:31:15,250 Tommy can't manage on his own. 507 00:31:15,300 --> 00:31:17,290 No-one will be managing alone. 508 00:31:17,340 --> 00:31:19,570 Sister Mary Cynthia will look after Mr Mills 509 00:31:19,620 --> 00:31:22,370 while I'm with you at the hospital. 510 00:31:22,420 --> 00:31:24,180 (Oh, right.) 511 00:31:29,860 --> 00:31:32,200 Thought I'd find you here. 512 00:31:35,060 --> 00:31:37,530 I hate to think of her alone. 513 00:31:38,540 --> 00:31:41,010 God watches over all of us... 514 00:31:41,740 --> 00:31:44,610 .. even when we think he's forgotten. 515 00:31:45,060 --> 00:31:47,400 She's got an angel's kiss. 516 00:31:50,220 --> 00:31:53,050 The little birthmark, on her right leg. 517 00:31:53,100 --> 00:31:56,460 My granny used to call it a kiss from the angels... 518 00:31:58,620 --> 00:32:00,560 .. for protection. 519 00:32:01,620 --> 00:32:04,420 Sounds like she knew a thing or two. 520 00:32:12,260 --> 00:32:15,290 When you return from memory lane, Nurse Franklin, 521 00:32:15,340 --> 00:32:17,290 may I suggest you organise an area 522 00:32:17,340 --> 00:32:20,640 in which we can store those records securely. 523 00:32:23,060 --> 00:32:25,410 Mrs Dent wants some details for her birth book. 524 00:32:25,460 --> 00:32:26,660 Mmm. 525 00:32:28,340 --> 00:32:32,140 I'd quite forgotten little Jackie had a birth mark. 526 00:32:32,940 --> 00:32:36,340 It's faded now, but it was rather distinctive. 527 00:33:32,260 --> 00:33:34,850 Oh! 528 00:33:45,060 --> 00:33:47,600 Sister Evangelina? What is it? 529 00:33:49,660 --> 00:33:52,130 I've made a terrible mistake. 530 00:33:54,260 --> 00:33:57,330 I've made a dreadful, dreadful mistake. 531 00:33:57,380 --> 00:34:00,810 What could you possibly do that could cause such distress? 532 00:34:00,860 --> 00:34:03,730 The Dent baby is with the Smiths 533 00:34:03,780 --> 00:34:07,130 and the Smith baby is with the Dents. 534 00:34:13,940 --> 00:34:15,930 All the other babies were tagged. 535 00:34:15,980 --> 00:34:20,090 It's just those two because of the fire and I had them in my arms, 536 00:34:20,140 --> 00:34:22,530 and I knew which was which! 537 00:34:22,580 --> 00:34:24,740 Thought I did! 538 00:34:26,020 --> 00:34:28,730 I muddled them up. 539 00:34:28,780 --> 00:34:31,650 I gave each baby to the wrong mother. 540 00:34:32,900 --> 00:34:34,570 What am I going to do? 541 00:34:34,620 --> 00:34:37,160 What on earth am I going to do? 542 00:34:39,500 --> 00:34:40,700 Ah! 543 00:34:45,660 --> 00:34:47,220 Thank you. 544 00:34:49,940 --> 00:34:53,930 Godfrey Smith had surgery for a broken arm a couple of years ago. 545 00:34:53,980 --> 00:34:55,570 We'll have his details. 546 00:34:55,620 --> 00:34:57,810 Yes, here we are. 547 00:34:57,860 --> 00:35:00,000 Blood group A Negative. 548 00:35:01,340 --> 00:35:03,890 And Marion Smith... 549 00:35:03,940 --> 00:35:06,370 blood group, O Negative. 550 00:35:06,420 --> 00:35:08,290 And the baby? 551 00:35:08,340 --> 00:35:11,290 Here we are. Deborah Smith. 552 00:35:11,340 --> 00:35:12,890 Blood group... 553 00:35:12,940 --> 00:35:14,480 O Positive. 554 00:35:15,420 --> 00:35:20,130 Two rhesus negative parents cannot make a rhesus positive baby. 555 00:35:20,180 --> 00:35:22,170 It is not possible. 556 00:35:22,220 --> 00:35:24,650 What of the Dents, Mrs Turner? 557 00:35:24,700 --> 00:35:27,300 We only have Mrs Dent's details. 558 00:35:29,860 --> 00:35:31,250 O Positive. 559 00:35:31,300 --> 00:35:34,340 Well, that explains our rhesus positive baby. 560 00:35:36,140 --> 00:35:38,770 Debbie belongs to the Dents 561 00:35:38,820 --> 00:35:41,570 and Jackie to the Smiths. 562 00:35:41,620 --> 00:35:44,130 This is not your mistake alone. 563 00:35:44,180 --> 00:35:47,970 We are a team and we will resolve this. 564 00:35:48,020 --> 00:35:49,860 How? 565 00:35:55,380 --> 00:35:59,290 I hear you've been rather prodded and poked today, Mrs Mills. 566 00:35:59,340 --> 00:36:00,930 I'm sorry about that. 567 00:36:00,980 --> 00:36:04,090 Oh, it's no matter, sir. 568 00:36:04,140 --> 00:36:07,440 The lesion is what we call a fungating wound. 569 00:36:08,620 --> 00:36:10,570 Are you in pain? 570 00:36:10,620 --> 00:36:12,170 Oh... 571 00:36:12,220 --> 00:36:14,330 it's not too bad, sir. 572 00:36:14,380 --> 00:36:16,290 Considerable pain, sir. 573 00:36:16,340 --> 00:36:18,970 I'm sorry, Mrs Mills, but you are. 574 00:36:19,020 --> 00:36:22,320 We'd expect that with a lesion of this type. 575 00:36:22,980 --> 00:36:25,450 I'm afraid it has revealed... 576 00:36:25,500 --> 00:36:28,440 a cancer beneath your skin, Mrs Mills. 577 00:36:31,180 --> 00:36:34,010 We'd like to perform a radical mastectomy. 578 00:36:34,060 --> 00:36:37,210 The procedure would involve removing the breast... 579 00:36:37,260 --> 00:36:38,770 Oh, God. 580 00:36:38,820 --> 00:36:41,570 .. and underlying pectoralis muscle 581 00:36:41,620 --> 00:36:45,140 and a number of underarm lymph nodes. 582 00:36:47,580 --> 00:36:49,570 That way we'll know, without doubt, 583 00:36:49,620 --> 00:36:52,620 if it's spread to the lymphatic system. 584 00:36:53,260 --> 00:36:57,220 If it's spread to the lymph nodes, we'll follow up with radiotherapy. 585 00:36:58,580 --> 00:37:00,770 I-It's an awful lot to take in. 586 00:37:00,820 --> 00:37:03,050 I think we'll need some time. 587 00:37:03,100 --> 00:37:06,100 We'd want to bring Mrs Mills in quickly. 588 00:37:07,460 --> 00:37:09,610 Am I dying, sir? 589 00:37:09,660 --> 00:37:12,000 ~ Without surgery, yes. ~ Oh. 590 00:37:13,180 --> 00:37:15,780 A-And with it, am I still dying? 591 00:37:18,940 --> 00:37:22,580 You'll have less pain and more time, Mrs Mills. 592 00:37:36,140 --> 00:37:39,010 Lightning Chance might do well tomorrow. 593 00:37:39,060 --> 00:37:41,410 Gert said no more bets. 594 00:37:41,460 --> 00:37:42,930 Quite right, too. 595 00:37:42,980 --> 00:37:44,490 She was always the brains. 596 00:37:44,540 --> 00:37:47,650 Mmm. I was the looks. 597 00:37:47,700 --> 00:37:49,410 Mmm, to be fair, 598 00:37:49,460 --> 00:37:51,330 that's Gert, too. 599 00:37:52,180 --> 00:37:55,490 ~ You're a lucky man, Tommy. ~ So are you. 600 00:37:55,540 --> 00:37:57,490 Mrs Gee's a lovely lady. 601 00:37:57,540 --> 00:37:59,850 Yes, she is. 602 00:37:59,900 --> 00:38:01,380 She is. 603 00:38:03,260 --> 00:38:07,770 I think her Bert must've been like you, cos she can't forget him. 604 00:38:07,820 --> 00:38:09,960 Well, does she have to? 605 00:38:11,780 --> 00:38:14,850 I can't compete with someone who's perfect. 606 00:38:14,900 --> 00:38:17,210 Nobody's perfect. 607 00:38:17,260 --> 00:38:19,370 Love makes us that way. 608 00:38:19,420 --> 00:38:22,520 You have to open your heart to them first. 609 00:38:27,540 --> 00:38:29,810 We'll get back and we'll put the kettle on 610 00:38:29,860 --> 00:38:32,810 and we'll have a nice cup of tea and we'll think about what to do next. 611 00:38:32,860 --> 00:38:37,090 You mustn't worry and you won't be on your own for any of it. 612 00:38:37,140 --> 00:38:40,450 Do you need to sit down, Mrs Mills? O-O-Or some water? 613 00:38:40,500 --> 00:38:42,410 I thought he'd go first. 614 00:38:42,460 --> 00:38:44,930 I always wanted it that way, 615 00:38:44,980 --> 00:38:47,890 that I should always be there for him... 616 00:38:47,940 --> 00:38:50,620 that he would never be alone. 617 00:38:51,700 --> 00:38:54,250 Oh, Nurse... 618 00:38:54,300 --> 00:38:55,930 what do I say to him? 619 00:38:55,980 --> 00:38:57,410 You mustn't think that way. 620 00:38:57,460 --> 00:39:00,810 ~ You must only think of getting better. ~ Yes. 621 00:39:00,860 --> 00:39:02,460 (Oh, Tommy.) 622 00:39:12,380 --> 00:39:14,450 I think we must come straight out with it. 623 00:39:14,500 --> 00:39:15,970 There is no way to soften the blow. 624 00:39:16,020 --> 00:39:18,090 I think you're right. 625 00:39:20,820 --> 00:39:23,410 Are the parents on their way? 626 00:39:23,460 --> 00:39:26,250 I should face these poor people alone. 627 00:39:26,300 --> 00:39:27,930 This is not your mistake. 628 00:39:27,980 --> 00:39:29,690 And it's not your punishment. 629 00:39:29,740 --> 00:39:31,370 This must be about a resolution. 630 00:39:31,420 --> 00:39:34,290 ~ What will condemnation solve? ~ It's what I deserve. 631 00:39:34,340 --> 00:39:36,770 You deserve a medal. 632 00:39:36,820 --> 00:39:39,650 You put all those babies before your own safety. 633 00:39:39,700 --> 00:39:41,770 Because of you, all are well. 634 00:39:41,820 --> 00:39:43,930 I've destroyed two families. 635 00:39:43,980 --> 00:39:47,090 Sister Evangelina, you are my family. 636 00:39:47,140 --> 00:39:50,370 We will find a way through... all of us. 637 00:39:50,420 --> 00:39:53,220 The Smiths, the Dents and Nonnatus. 638 00:39:59,940 --> 00:40:02,170 I'm always saying what a small world it is. 639 00:40:02,220 --> 00:40:05,610 I'm afraid it's no coincidence that you're all here together, Mr Dent. 640 00:40:05,660 --> 00:40:07,610 Paperwork, is it? For the babies? 641 00:40:07,660 --> 00:40:08,930 Please sit down. 642 00:40:08,980 --> 00:40:11,330 Our baby's in the hospital. What's this all about? 643 00:40:11,380 --> 00:40:13,090 The hospital? 644 00:40:13,140 --> 00:40:14,690 What's wrong? 645 00:40:14,740 --> 00:40:16,770 Marion, what's wrong? 646 00:40:16,820 --> 00:40:19,290 I'm afraid we have some very... 647 00:40:19,340 --> 00:40:21,080 difficult news. 648 00:40:21,860 --> 00:40:25,650 In the evacuation following the fire in the Maternity Home, 649 00:40:25,700 --> 00:40:28,500 a very grave mistake was made. 650 00:40:31,740 --> 00:40:36,890 I didn't put the name tags on the babies before I took them out. 651 00:40:36,940 --> 00:40:40,530 I thought I knew who was who... 652 00:40:40,580 --> 00:40:42,780 but I'm afraid I didn't. 653 00:40:45,060 --> 00:40:47,410 Your babies were muddled. 654 00:40:47,460 --> 00:40:49,570 Mrs Dent... 655 00:40:49,620 --> 00:40:51,530 your baby was born with a birthmark, 656 00:40:51,580 --> 00:40:54,880 which I know you've seen is no longer there. 657 00:40:57,020 --> 00:40:58,620 Mrs Smith... 658 00:40:59,660 --> 00:41:04,650 .. baby Deborah now has a birthmark on her lower right leg, 659 00:41:04,700 --> 00:41:06,840 the size of a sixpence? 660 00:41:07,940 --> 00:41:10,210 But the nurse said it could fade, 661 00:41:10,260 --> 00:41:13,130 so it stands to reason they can come up an' all? 662 00:41:13,180 --> 00:41:15,610 For protection... 663 00:41:15,660 --> 00:41:17,460 an angel's kiss. 664 00:41:18,780 --> 00:41:22,300 We've confirmed our mistake from your blood groups. 665 00:41:23,980 --> 00:41:27,860 It's not biologically possible for Deborah to be your child. 666 00:41:30,060 --> 00:41:31,810 I can't take this in. 667 00:41:31,860 --> 00:41:35,450 We know how very distressing this is. 668 00:41:35,500 --> 00:41:38,690 I'm sorry that you are faced with the possibility of losing a child 669 00:41:38,740 --> 00:41:40,490 that you've grown to love. 670 00:41:40,540 --> 00:41:45,650 Our hope is that, because events happened relatively swiftly, 671 00:41:45,700 --> 00:41:48,610 bonds could be re-established. 672 00:41:48,660 --> 00:41:52,810 You gave our baby to them while we've been to hell with theirs? 673 00:41:52,860 --> 00:41:55,600 And we've given our love to yours. 674 00:41:56,700 --> 00:41:58,100 Please. 675 00:41:59,420 --> 00:42:01,330 Tell me what's wrong with my baby? 676 00:42:01,380 --> 00:42:03,730 Deborah has a heart condition 677 00:42:03,780 --> 00:42:07,020 that stops her blood receiving enough oxygen. 678 00:42:08,940 --> 00:42:12,170 I wish I could say you have all the time in the world, 679 00:42:12,220 --> 00:42:16,650 but a decision will need to be made over Deborah's surgery. 680 00:42:16,700 --> 00:42:18,650 Surgery? 681 00:42:18,700 --> 00:42:20,450 But she's just a tot. 682 00:42:20,500 --> 00:42:23,050 She needs a great deal of care. 683 00:42:23,100 --> 00:42:25,730 She's very delicate. 684 00:42:25,780 --> 00:42:27,330 She needs her mother. 685 00:42:27,380 --> 00:42:29,330 She needs someone capable. 686 00:42:29,380 --> 00:42:30,930 And you think I'm not? 687 00:42:30,980 --> 00:42:33,210 You never took anything seriously. 688 00:42:33,260 --> 00:42:35,890 Not school, or life. 689 00:42:35,940 --> 00:42:40,060 And I can't imagine you with a baby with a heart that does not work. 690 00:42:43,100 --> 00:42:45,300 Oh, come along, Godfrey. 691 00:42:46,020 --> 00:42:49,500 I've got to be home in case the hospital telephones, not here. 692 00:42:53,060 --> 00:42:55,730 This is an awful lot to take in. 693 00:42:55,780 --> 00:42:58,170 Go home, Mr and Mrs Dent, 694 00:42:58,220 --> 00:43:02,260 where you may have peace to think matters over. 695 00:43:06,380 --> 00:43:08,610 I can't see the good of it. 696 00:43:08,660 --> 00:43:10,810 The operation, I mean. 697 00:43:10,860 --> 00:43:13,850 I'd be away, I wouldn't know for how long. 698 00:43:13,900 --> 00:43:15,930 I don't want to be away. 699 00:43:15,980 --> 00:43:18,320 I want to be here for you. 700 00:43:19,060 --> 00:43:21,450 You must have the operation, Gert. 701 00:43:21,500 --> 00:43:23,570 But it might all be for nothing. 702 00:43:23,620 --> 00:43:25,930 They might not get the cancer out. 703 00:43:25,980 --> 00:43:28,180 We'll pray that they do. 704 00:43:29,860 --> 00:43:31,930 I don't want to lose you... 705 00:43:31,980 --> 00:43:34,980 not until every last fight's lost. 706 00:43:36,500 --> 00:43:38,690 We go through what we go through together. 707 00:43:38,740 --> 00:43:41,280 We live for one another, Gert. 708 00:43:42,140 --> 00:43:45,620 Be with me as long as ever you can, please. 709 00:43:49,140 --> 00:43:50,460 Mmm. 710 00:43:51,500 --> 00:43:54,040 Her little heart's not working. 711 00:43:55,420 --> 00:43:58,420 And we're not in the hospital with her. 712 00:43:59,620 --> 00:44:01,760 I can't hardly take it. 713 00:44:07,140 --> 00:44:09,680 How can I love Jackie so much? 714 00:44:11,380 --> 00:44:13,370 She ain't even mine. 715 00:44:13,420 --> 00:44:15,220 She's my world. 716 00:44:16,780 --> 00:44:19,320 I never knew happiness like it. 717 00:44:20,620 --> 00:44:24,020 Everything's different now she's in our lives. 718 00:44:25,140 --> 00:44:27,210 I keep thinking... 719 00:44:27,260 --> 00:44:28,810 are they kind? 720 00:44:28,860 --> 00:44:32,460 Do they love her? The way we love Jackie, I mean. 721 00:44:34,940 --> 00:44:37,480 It can't be made right, can it? 722 00:44:39,460 --> 00:44:42,660 Whatever we do, we've lost our little baby. 723 00:44:47,700 --> 00:44:50,640 They say God works in mysterious ways. 724 00:44:51,380 --> 00:44:53,520 He tests us with pain. 725 00:44:54,300 --> 00:44:56,730 And yet, he's sparing us. He... 726 00:44:56,780 --> 00:44:59,320 He's giving us another chance. 727 00:45:00,980 --> 00:45:04,130 Course, it will hurt in the short term, 728 00:45:04,180 --> 00:45:07,130 but in the long run, we'll forget all of this. 729 00:45:07,180 --> 00:45:10,170 We're blessed. We can have our baby back. 730 00:45:10,220 --> 00:45:12,650 Our baby is in Great Ormond Street. 731 00:45:12,700 --> 00:45:14,170 She's not. 732 00:45:14,220 --> 00:45:15,490 She's with those fools. 733 00:45:15,540 --> 00:45:17,210 You said it yourself! 734 00:45:17,260 --> 00:45:18,970 ~ And, well, she's perfect. ~ Stop it! 735 00:45:19,020 --> 00:45:21,930 Don't ask me to bring up a child who's not even mine, who... 736 00:45:21,980 --> 00:45:24,770 ~ who won't even live beyond infancy. ~ She will live. 737 00:45:24,820 --> 00:45:27,330 ~ She'll have the surgery and she'll live. ~ She's not ours. 738 00:45:27,380 --> 00:45:28,770 Shirley can't look after her. 739 00:45:28,820 --> 00:45:30,560 Not like I can. 740 00:45:44,900 --> 00:45:47,060 Useless, useless! 741 00:45:48,700 --> 00:45:50,820 You fool! 742 00:45:54,020 --> 00:45:56,610 My thoughts exactly. 743 00:45:56,660 --> 00:46:01,180 I have always found that drainer an exercise in precarious balance. 744 00:46:09,100 --> 00:46:11,370 I never liked this china. 745 00:46:14,180 --> 00:46:15,720 Whereas... 746 00:46:18,060 --> 00:46:21,010 .. YOU are irreplaceable... 747 00:46:21,060 --> 00:46:23,860 and we would be so lost without you. 748 00:46:42,300 --> 00:46:45,620 ~ You need to wrap up, the mist's coming in. ~ Ow! 749 00:46:47,980 --> 00:46:49,410 Oh, promise me, Sister. 750 00:46:49,460 --> 00:46:51,570 Promise me you'll look after him. 751 00:46:51,620 --> 00:46:56,050 I promise. And already, his bedsore is looking a good deal better. 752 00:46:56,100 --> 00:46:59,040 Think only of getting well, Mrs Mills. 753 00:47:02,220 --> 00:47:05,970 We live for each other, we always have. 754 00:47:06,020 --> 00:47:08,560 We will have more time, Tommy. 755 00:47:09,460 --> 00:47:11,330 Hurry back to me. 756 00:47:12,500 --> 00:47:14,220 ~ Hmm? ~ Yes. 757 00:47:41,860 --> 00:47:46,020 Pack, and non-pack, remember what we do with our lanterns? 758 00:47:48,980 --> 00:47:50,690 Where is she? Where's Mother? 759 00:47:50,740 --> 00:47:53,130 Glenda, dear child. 760 00:47:53,180 --> 00:47:55,920 I cannot bring your mother to you. 761 00:47:58,340 --> 00:48:01,650 But your father's here and he very much wants to see you. 762 00:48:01,700 --> 00:48:04,860 ~ He don't care about me. ~ Don't talk that way. 763 00:48:06,980 --> 00:48:08,720 Glenda. Glenda! 764 00:48:10,500 --> 00:48:12,810 I came to see you, didn't I? 765 00:48:12,860 --> 00:48:15,400 See this parade you're part of. 766 00:48:18,260 --> 00:48:20,660 I'm sorry you miss your mum. 767 00:48:22,860 --> 00:48:25,330 She'd have wanted to see you tonight. 768 00:48:25,380 --> 00:48:27,980 She'd have loved you so much. 769 00:48:30,180 --> 00:48:32,850 Why don't you talk about her? 770 00:48:32,900 --> 00:48:34,580 It hurts. 771 00:48:36,100 --> 00:48:38,450 But I will, love, when you're older. 772 00:48:38,500 --> 00:48:41,040 I wanted her to watch over me. 773 00:48:42,140 --> 00:48:44,290 That's my job, you see. 774 00:48:44,340 --> 00:48:46,210 And your mum... 775 00:48:46,260 --> 00:48:50,090 made me promise her that, just before she passed on. 776 00:48:50,140 --> 00:48:56,250 She said, "My little girl is the most precious thing in the world 777 00:48:56,300 --> 00:49:00,740 "and you're to treasure her every single minute of every day." 778 00:49:02,740 --> 00:49:04,330 And I do. 779 00:49:04,380 --> 00:49:07,680 But I'm sorry for the times you don't see it. 780 00:49:19,220 --> 00:49:21,090 We're not dead... 781 00:49:21,940 --> 00:49:24,540 .. and we won't live as we were. 782 00:49:25,100 --> 00:49:28,600 We'll find a way to be together, I promise you. 783 00:49:33,460 --> 00:49:35,800 I'm on first watch tonight. 784 00:49:37,100 --> 00:49:38,850 Oh, you're staying? 785 00:49:38,900 --> 00:49:41,170 We're to look after you until Mrs Mills can. 786 00:49:41,220 --> 00:49:43,290 That was our promise. 787 00:49:53,140 --> 00:49:56,370 Hello, Fred. It's nice to see you. 788 00:49:56,420 --> 00:50:00,210 ~ What's all this, you having a clear out? ~ Yeah, well, I'm packing it in. 789 00:50:00,260 --> 00:50:02,370 I mean, I've just been pottering along 790 00:50:02,420 --> 00:50:04,850 and I can't see the point any more. 791 00:50:04,900 --> 00:50:07,690 My son's suggested I stay with him in Plymouth. 792 00:50:07,740 --> 00:50:09,490 For your holidays? 793 00:50:09,540 --> 00:50:12,370 Bit longer than that, Fred. 794 00:50:12,420 --> 00:50:15,420 I mean, what's to be here for, eh? 795 00:50:19,780 --> 00:50:21,780 I'm after a padlock. 796 00:50:22,700 --> 00:50:24,540 Oh. Er... 797 00:50:32,620 --> 00:50:36,060 I could let you have a bit off the price on this one, cos... 798 00:50:38,780 --> 00:50:40,090 Fred? 799 00:50:40,140 --> 00:50:42,210 I don't want you going to Plymouth. 800 00:50:42,260 --> 00:50:44,850 Don't want you going anywhere unless it's with me. 801 00:50:44,900 --> 00:50:48,730 I don't care if I have to share you with Bert, or the memory of him. 802 00:50:48,780 --> 00:50:50,250 Violet... 803 00:50:51,740 --> 00:50:54,010 .. I wish we were a pair. 804 00:50:55,580 --> 00:50:57,450 I wish you'd marry me. 805 00:50:57,500 --> 00:51:00,170 Well, why don't you ask me, then? 806 00:51:00,820 --> 00:51:02,330 I just did. 807 00:51:02,380 --> 00:51:04,130 Oh, yeah! 808 00:51:04,180 --> 00:51:06,370 Well, then... 809 00:51:06,420 --> 00:51:08,250 yes. 810 00:51:08,300 --> 00:51:09,740 Yes! 811 00:51:12,620 --> 00:51:15,730 You know I said I'd give you a bit off the price of that padlock? 812 00:51:15,780 --> 00:51:18,320 It's cos I don't have the key. 813 00:51:20,860 --> 00:51:22,290 Well... 814 00:51:22,340 --> 00:51:25,840 we'll have to stay here forever, then, won't we? 815 00:51:27,380 --> 00:51:30,450 There's nothing more you could have done, my love. 816 00:51:30,500 --> 00:51:32,890 I have to make sure it never happens again. 817 00:51:32,940 --> 00:51:35,810 The Maternity Home must be above error. 818 00:51:35,860 --> 00:51:39,020 We have the name tags, the identification records. 819 00:51:45,060 --> 00:51:47,460 I couldn't love Angela more. 820 00:51:48,580 --> 00:51:51,320 Not even if I'd given birth to her. 821 00:51:53,380 --> 00:51:56,320 It's the same as I feel about Timothy. 822 00:51:58,140 --> 00:52:01,250 And if you were in Marion or Shirley's place? 823 00:52:01,300 --> 00:52:03,610 If you had the choice? 824 00:52:03,660 --> 00:52:06,970 So different, what those poor parents are facing. 825 00:52:07,020 --> 00:52:08,780 Angela is ours. 826 00:52:10,060 --> 00:52:13,570 There are a billion other babies out there, but I don't think of them. 827 00:52:13,620 --> 00:52:15,220 Only of her. 828 00:52:16,020 --> 00:52:18,660 It's not about reason, or logic. 829 00:52:20,780 --> 00:52:24,580 (We shouldn't be talking like this in front of her.) 830 00:52:25,860 --> 00:52:27,850 Oh, do you have to? 831 00:52:27,900 --> 00:52:31,850 Not strictly, but it embarrasses you and that keeps us entertained. 832 00:52:31,900 --> 00:52:35,490 I feel rather different about saving your bacon now, Mum. 833 00:52:35,540 --> 00:52:37,130 Ooh. 834 00:52:37,180 --> 00:52:41,580 Well, perhaps we'll feel different about your pocket money on Saturday. 835 00:52:44,660 --> 00:52:47,770 You photograph each baby when it's born. 836 00:52:47,820 --> 00:52:50,690 That way, no-one will ever lose their mothers 837 00:52:50,740 --> 00:52:52,330 and you won't have to feel rotten 838 00:52:52,380 --> 00:52:56,010 ~ about something that wasn't your fault. ~ Oh, Tim. 839 00:52:56,060 --> 00:52:57,730 Thank you. 840 00:52:57,780 --> 00:53:02,860 Now my finger definitely won't be over the lens this time. 841 00:53:04,260 --> 00:53:08,580 So we have the chance... 842 00:53:11,180 --> 00:53:13,980 .. of a picture worth keeping. 843 00:53:22,420 --> 00:53:24,810 Say "cheese". 844 00:53:24,860 --> 00:53:26,980 Cheese. 845 00:53:36,700 --> 00:53:38,970 She will live, won't she? 846 00:53:40,340 --> 00:53:42,610 They don't make promises. 847 00:53:43,140 --> 00:53:45,880 She'll need so much care, Shirley. 848 00:53:47,380 --> 00:53:48,850 We were friends once. 849 00:53:48,900 --> 00:53:51,300 We're not children any more. 850 00:53:52,140 --> 00:53:54,250 Deborah may not live. 851 00:53:54,300 --> 00:53:56,050 Why would you take that on? 852 00:53:56,100 --> 00:53:58,850 Because I carried her for nine months 853 00:53:58,900 --> 00:54:01,700 and I loved her more with every day. 854 00:54:02,940 --> 00:54:06,240 I don't want another minute without my baby. 855 00:54:13,900 --> 00:54:15,930 You carried Jackie. 856 00:54:15,980 --> 00:54:17,850 How could you be without her? 857 00:54:17,900 --> 00:54:20,040 I can't think that way. 858 00:54:21,060 --> 00:54:22,930 It isn't right, what's happened, 859 00:54:22,980 --> 00:54:26,780 but it's happened and we have to just go on with it. 860 00:54:28,940 --> 00:54:31,080 I don't want a choice. 861 00:54:31,700 --> 00:54:34,740 I don't want to wonder and I don't want to compare. 862 00:54:36,220 --> 00:54:39,020 I want to love what feels like mine. 863 00:54:42,660 --> 00:54:45,200 You can't even stop her crying. 864 00:54:56,700 --> 00:54:59,100 You couldn't manage Deborah. 865 00:55:02,580 --> 00:55:04,450 I can't let her down. 866 00:55:04,500 --> 00:55:06,410 She needs me. 867 00:55:16,100 --> 00:55:18,040 They both need us. 868 00:55:19,260 --> 00:55:22,130 Do you think I could bear to lose Jackie? 869 00:55:22,180 --> 00:55:24,720 The thought of it makes me ill. 870 00:55:38,260 --> 00:55:40,410 This ain't in my head, Marion. 871 00:55:40,460 --> 00:55:42,460 This is in my heart. 872 00:55:43,460 --> 00:55:45,800 I need to be with my baby. 873 00:55:59,820 --> 00:56:01,850 I'm sorry, what I said... 874 00:56:01,900 --> 00:56:03,700 the other night. 875 00:56:04,660 --> 00:56:07,660 Truth is, I always wanted to be like you. 876 00:56:08,860 --> 00:56:11,250 You always seemed happy. 877 00:56:11,300 --> 00:56:13,240 It's because I was. 878 00:56:14,940 --> 00:56:17,010 I had my best friend. 879 00:56:45,020 --> 00:56:48,700 We go forward, Sister. Together... 880 00:56:51,060 --> 00:56:52,800 .. as a family. 881 00:57:13,940 --> 00:57:18,410 Light will often pierce the darkness when we least expect it. 882 00:57:18,460 --> 00:57:22,300 And if we're fortunate, when we need it most... 883 00:57:23,860 --> 00:57:25,970 .. science can pave the way. 884 00:57:26,020 --> 00:57:28,930 But we need human hands to guide us 885 00:57:28,980 --> 00:57:33,100 and love to illuminate the path that lies ahead. 886 00:57:35,860 --> 00:57:37,660 Hi. Ah! 887 00:57:40,580 --> 00:57:42,260 Oh! 888 00:57:53,980 --> 00:57:56,970 The one thing that makes me feel better... 889 00:57:57,020 --> 00:57:59,490 is a glass of Scotch. 890 00:57:59,540 --> 00:58:02,010 I'm aware there are better times for me to be going off 891 00:58:02,060 --> 00:58:04,010 to do a fortnight's course at The London. 892 00:58:04,060 --> 00:58:06,010 Have you managed to prepare any food for Neil? 893 00:58:06,060 --> 00:58:08,090 I can't face boiling milk. 894 00:58:08,140 --> 00:58:10,930 Oh, this is more than morning sickness, Mrs Turner! 895 00:58:10,980 --> 00:58:15,010 The boiler has died from inattention. 896 00:58:15,060 --> 00:58:18,170 I may yet suffer the same fate. 897 00:58:18,220 --> 00:58:20,850 Oh, Delia. You don't want to end up in some... 898 00:58:20,900 --> 00:58:23,770 filthy hole, living cheek by jowl with a lot of students. 899 00:58:23,820 --> 00:58:26,690 Did you get the letter about my lady friend? 900 00:58:26,740 --> 00:58:29,340 Yes, Dad, I did.