Postman Pat and the Very Important Person Postman Pat: Special Delivery Service

# Postman Pat, Postman Pat

# Postman Pat and his black-and-white cat... #

Meow!

# Early in the morning

# Just as day is dawning

# He picks up all the postbags in his van

# Postman Pat, Postman Pat

# Postman Pat and his black-and-white cat

# All the birds are singing

# And the day is just beginning

# Pat feels he's a really happy man

# Everybody knows his bright red van

# All his friends will smile as he waves to greet them

# Maybe

# You can never be sure

# There'll be knock...

# Ring...

-# Parcels to your door... #

-Meow!

# Postman Pat, Postman Pat

# Postman Pat and his black-and-white cat

# All the birds are singing and the day is just beginning

# Pat feels he's a really happy man

# Pat feels he's a really happy man. #

PAT CHUCKLES, JESS PURRS

-Bye, Pat.

-Bye, love.

Come on, Jess.

-Morning, Pat.

-Morning, Arthur.

You're up bright and early.

I certainly am. It's me big day today.

I'm getting the Best Local Policeman of the Year award.

-Goodness. Is that today?

-It is, Pat.

There will be a big ceremony at the village green,

so I've got me best uniform on.

Now, I'm off to get me panda car cleaned.

-Sounds like it's going to be a great day!

-Meow!

That it does, Pat. That it does.

Bye.

PHONE RINGS

Hello. Special Delivery Service. Pat Clifton speaking.

Morning, Pat. I've got a very special one for you today.

How soon can you get here?

We're on our way.

-We've got a special delivery, Jess.

-Meow!

-What's it going to be today?

-Meow?

Meow!

Hello!

-Hi, Pat.

-So, what's this very special job, then?

You've got to collect a medal that's being presented to PC Selby.

Yes! For being Best Local Policeman of the Year.

That's right. But you've also got to collect the person

who will present it to him, a very important person.

-Wow. Who?

-The Duchess of Pencaster.

-Meow!

-She's arriving on the next Pencaster Bay ferry.

Right, we'd better get going. Come on, Jess.

Meow!

Hello, Ted. Any chance of getting me car cleaned?

There certainly is, Arthur.

Can't have the best local policeman getting his medal in a dirty car.

Indeed we can't, Ted.

You see, the best local policeman in the country must be clean,

outside and in, always ready to...

-Just the car wash, was it, Arthur?

-Uh... Oh. Yes, please.

Excuse me, has the ferry arrived yet?

Oh, it just left. Are you looking for someone?

Yes, the Duchess of Pencaster.

You've found her! Ha-ha.

-Where?

-Here! Me!

Oh! Oh, goodness. I'm sorry, I didn't recognise you,

uh, miss... Mam... Ma'am... Your Grace.

That's OK. Don't worry. Pleased to meet you, Mr...?

Clifton, Pat Clifton, SDS Pencaster, and Jess the Cat.

-Pleased to meet you, too, Jess.

-JESS PURRS

-Meow!

-Are we travelling in this?

Uh...yes. Sorry it's not more...Duchessy.

Oh, no, it's wonderful! A real postman's van - what a hoot!

Uh, yeah... Yes!

Clean car, best uniform, and soon a shiny medal.

Oh, life don't get much better than this, does it?

I've just got time to nip to the old caff

for a celebration milkshake.

I have always wanted to ride in an SDS van.

-Really?

-Oh, absolutely! I...

Ooh!

Does that little man need help?

Everything OK, Ajay?

Phew! Not bad. I'm loading coal into the Rocket,

but I can't lift these buckets on me own.

Oh, excuse me, but is this really a Shelling Marchant J27?

Aye. Greendale Rocket, she's called.

Who's asking?

Oh! The Duchess of Pencaster!

Sorry, I didn't recognise you, love.

I mean, Your Grace.

Oh, lovely to meet you.

The Duchess is here to present Arthur with his award.

Really? They sent somebody that important just for Arthur? Hm...

I love steam trains!

Can I help you load her up?

Oh, careful, love... I mean, Grace.

-Them buckets are right heavy.

-And dirty.

You don't want coal dust on you for the presentation, Your Grace.

Come on, Ajay. I'll give you a hand.

THEY GROAN

You what?

Right. Next one!

Huh?

Good morning.

One of your finest strawberry milkshakes, please.

Oh, dear.

Sorry, Arthur. We're decorating today.

-Everything's got to be moved.

-Ah-ha!

Well, let me be of assistance.

-Oh, no, not on your special day, Arthur.

-You'll get all mucky!

A local policeman is always ready to help -

especially the Best Local Policeman of the Year.

Hmm...

THEY GROAN

How many's that we've emptied, Pat?

PAT PANTS One.

Meow...

There. And not a speck of coal dust on me.

I don't suppose I could have a little drive, could I?

Is there time, Pat...?

-Uh, well...

-Course there is!

Oh, goody!

So is this the lever to open the coal door?

-Aye. But mind out, it'll be...

-Oh!

-..dusty.

-Oh, no!

Phew! Cor. All done.

Thank you, Arthur. And here's your milkshake.

Ah! Lovely.

Ha! And not a mark on me uniform.

I know. How did you manage that?

Well, it's all about paying attention, you see?

A policeman - an AWARD-WINNING policeman -

is aware of everything around him.

Not that one! The paint's still...

-wet.

-Oh!

TRAIN WHISTLES

Oh, that was fabulous!

Thank you, Ajay.

You are such a poppet.

-Any time, love.

-WHISPERS: Your Grace!

Oh! Your Grace.

Meow...

-Oh, dear.

-Oh, no!

Fear not. A policeman is always prepared.

I've got a spare uniform at home.

Will you have time to change before the ceremony?

-Oh, I should think so. What's the time?

-Oh!

Oh, dear.

Mind how you go.

FROG RIBBITS

There. You can hardly see the coal dust, can you? Hm?

Uh, well...

Ooh, look, cows!

Come on, ladies.

-Everything all right, Alf?

-Aye, Pat. The cows won't move. As usual!

Ooh! Can we help? I love Aberdeen Angus cows.

You do?

We can always use an extra hand.

Oh... You look ever so familiar.

Have we met before?

Dorothy, Alf, this is the Duchess of Pencaster.

She's come to present Arthur with his award.

-By 'eck!

-The Duchess of Pencaster, here?

Oh...

Super to meet you both. Love what you're wearing.

-LAUGHS:

-Well... Really?

-Oh...

Oh, by 'eck!

COW MOOS

THE DUCHESS CHUCKLES

Come on, ladies.

Let's get you into the shed.

Ooh. I think they like you, Your Grace.

That's it. In you come.

Uh, Your Grace, be careful. It's a bit muddy in there.

Don't worry, Pat. I'll be careful... Oh!

Oops!

It's all right, Arthur.

You've still got time to get changed and get back to the green.

Hang on, what's going on here?

Everything all right, Mrs Goggins?

Oh, hello, Arthur.

Yes, I'm just trying to hang this basket, but...

Oops! Oh!

You saved it. Thank you!

Oh, you're all mucky, Arthur.

Couldn't you have smartened up a bit for your award ceremony?

But... But... Oh, I give up.

We're ever so sorry, Your Grace.

That's OK, Dorothy!

Your cows just liked me!

I think Rosie liked your hat, too.

Oh!

Well, too warm for a hat today, anyway.

Bye, everyone.

-Bye!

-Bye!

BOTH GROAN

Right!

Key... Uh...

Ha-ha! Back pocket.

Oh! Which is at the cafe.

Arthur, aren't you supposed to be at the green?

Hello, Pat. I stopped to help Nisha and Sarah decorate the cafe,

then Mrs Goggins with her hanging basket, and...

well, I got into a bit of a mess.

Oh... What's the very important person going to think?

I'd think you're someone who likes to help people.

PC Selby, meet the very important person who is presenting your award.

-HE GASPS

-The Duchess of Pencaster?!

Delighted to meet you, PC Selby.

Aw... Look at the state of me.

At least we match.

Yes, I suppose we do, Your Majesty Highness.

But, uh, what are we going to tell everyone at the ceremony, ma'am?

Hm... Don't worry, I think I know just what to tell them.

Come on!

Hello, everyone. We're all here today to see our friend, PC Selby,

receive an award for being the Best Local Policeman of the Year.

Arthur?

Hello.

-CROWD:

-Oh!

-Goodness!

Here, what happened to you?

Arthur looks messy, because even on this, his most special of days,

he helped other people before thinking of himself.

-That's true. He did.

-Yes, he helped us, too.

Someone else who got messy helping others today is

the person presenting the award,

the Duchess of Pencaster.

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

PC Arthur Selby, I present you with this medal

for being Best Local Policeman of the Year.

AND the most helpful.

Thank you, ma'am.

-ALL:

-Hurray!

Thank you, everyone. And thank you, Pat,

for reminding us that appearances aren't everything.

Hurray!

-Well done.

-APPLAUSE

Special Delivery Service - mission accomplished.

# Special Delivery Service

# And he's on his way

-# Special Delivery Service

-SDS!

# What's it going to be today?

# Postman Pat! SDS!

# We all know he's the best! #

Mission accomplished!