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0:00:21 > 0:00:25- Mari Does Her Best
0:00:29 > 0:00:32- Every policeman - upholds law and order.
0:00:32 > 0:00:37- Police officers make sure everything - runs smoothly, as it should...
0:00:38 > 0:00:43- ..on the street, in the park, in the - shop, at school and at the seaside.
0:00:44 > 0:00:49- Doing paperwork at the station isn't - as exciting as the outdoor work...
0:00:49 > 0:00:52- ..but it's important - to be organised.
0:00:52 > 0:00:57- I make notes in my little book - and enter it all in the computer.
0:00:57 > 0:01:00- You must also be organised - when you run a guest house.
0:01:01 > 0:01:03- One morning, at Glan y Don...
0:01:03 > 0:01:06- ..Mari was busy tidying up - the Rainbow Room.
0:01:07 > 0:01:10- She was making sure - the room was neat and clean...
0:01:11 > 0:01:13- ..when the letter arrived.
0:01:15 > 0:01:17- It was a very important letter...
0:01:18 > 0:01:21- ..from some very important people.
0:01:40 > 0:01:44- "A special person will stay with you - at the guest house.
0:01:45 > 0:01:48- "We'll then decide - if it's good enough...
0:01:48 > 0:01:51- ..to be included - in our tourists' guidebook.
0:01:52 > 0:01:57- "We won't reveal the identity - of the guest or when they'll arrive.
0:01:57 > 0:01:59- "It could be a man or a woman."
0:02:01 > 0:02:03- Ooh!
0:02:12 > 0:02:15- Seren Siw, - please come over here right now.
0:02:15 > 0:02:17- We have work to do.
0:02:50 > 0:02:53- There were - countless jobs to be done.
0:02:53 > 0:02:57- Mari and Seren spent the day - washing and cleaning...
0:02:57 > 0:02:59- ..dusting and tidying up.
0:02:59 > 0:03:02- The special guest - could arrive at any time...
0:03:03 > 0:03:06- ..and Mari wanted the guest house - to be perfect.
0:03:10 > 0:03:11- Mari? I'm home!
0:03:14 > 0:03:15- Mari!
0:03:16 > 0:03:17- What's wrong?
0:03:17 > 0:03:20- Wow! This place is really tidy.
0:03:20 > 0:03:21- I'm glad you noticed.
0:03:22 > 0:03:23- We're expecting guests.
0:03:24 > 0:03:25- Yes, I know.
0:03:25 > 0:03:28- Glan y Don is a guest house, - after all!
0:03:28 > 0:03:31- We're expecting special guests.
0:03:31 > 0:03:33- Some very special guests.
0:03:33 > 0:03:37- They'll stay here - but we won't know who they are.
0:03:37 > 0:03:41- If we're good enough, - they'll say good things about us.
0:03:41 > 0:03:42- Well!
0:03:43 > 0:03:46- This is our big chance - to put Glan y Don on the map.
0:03:46 > 0:03:50- Yes, but first we must please - the special guests.
0:03:50 > 0:03:52- One guest has already arrived.
0:03:52 > 0:03:54- One guest has already arrived.- - Who is it?
0:03:54 > 0:03:56- BELL RINGS
0:04:07 > 0:04:09- Can I help you?
0:04:09 > 0:04:12- Yes, I hope so. - This is your guest house, after all!
0:04:13 > 0:04:16- I want to know what time - supper will be served.
0:04:16 > 0:04:18- Supper?
0:04:18 > 0:04:20- Yes - the final meal of the day.
0:04:20 > 0:04:23- It comes after tea - and before bedtime.
0:04:24 > 0:04:25- We don't serve supper.
0:04:27 > 0:04:28- You don't serve supper?
0:04:31 > 0:04:33- What sort of guest house is this?
0:04:33 > 0:04:35- What sort of guest house is this?- - A bed and breakfast guest house.
0:04:38 > 0:04:42- I'll phone the restaurant in town. - I'm sure they can fit you in.
0:04:42 > 0:04:44- You'll do no such thing!
0:04:44 > 0:04:48- If I can't dine here, - I'll make my own arrangements.
0:04:50 > 0:04:53- A guest house - which doesn't serve supper?
0:04:53 > 0:04:55- Whoever heard of such a thing?
0:05:04 > 0:05:05- Oh, dear!
0:05:05 > 0:05:07- Yes.
0:05:07 > 0:05:11- Something tells me the special guest - has already arrived...
0:05:12 > 0:05:14- ..and she's not happy with us.
0:05:17 > 0:05:19- I'll get changed...
0:05:19 > 0:05:22- ..then I'll make us - a lovely cup of tea.
0:05:22 > 0:05:23- Alright?
0:05:23 > 0:05:25- Alright?- - Yes.
0:05:56 > 0:05:58- Hello!
0:05:58 > 0:06:00- Hello!- - I've booked a room. I'm Idris Llwyd.
0:06:01 > 0:06:02- Yes, of course.
0:06:02 > 0:06:04- Do you have any luggage, Idris?
0:06:04 > 0:06:05- Do you have any luggage, Idris?- - Yes, in the car.
0:06:05 > 0:06:05- Yes, in the car.
0:06:06 > 0:06:08- Don't worry.
0:06:08 > 0:06:09- Prys!
0:06:10 > 0:06:11- Come here, please.
0:06:12 > 0:06:15- By the way, we don't serve supper.
0:06:16 > 0:06:20- No, I realise this is - a bed and breakfast guest house.
0:06:20 > 0:06:23- I've made arrangements for supper.
0:06:24 > 0:06:26- Prys, this is Idris Llwyd.
0:06:26 > 0:06:27- Prys, this is Idris Llwyd.- - Hello!
0:06:27 > 0:06:29- Will you bring in his luggage?
0:06:29 > 0:06:30- Will you bring in his luggage?- - Yes, of course.
0:06:31 > 0:06:33- Thank you very much.
0:06:33 > 0:06:34- Come in, Idris.
0:06:34 > 0:06:36- Welcome to Glan y Don.
0:06:51 > 0:06:53- The following morning...
0:06:53 > 0:06:58- ..Mari was worried about failing to - cook supper for the horrible woman.
0:06:58 > 0:07:01- Never mind. - She had breakfast to prepare.
0:07:01 > 0:07:04- This breakfast must be perfect.
0:07:04 > 0:07:07- The breakfast we serve - is always perfect.
0:07:10 > 0:07:11- Yes, you're right.
0:07:11 > 0:07:14- We serve a lovely breakfast.
0:07:14 > 0:07:15- Thank you, Dan.
0:07:17 > 0:07:19- The guest house - is always perfect, too.
0:07:21 > 0:07:23- Yes, it is.
0:07:24 > 0:07:26- But...
0:07:26 > 0:07:28- No guest house can beat Glan y Don.
0:07:30 > 0:07:31- Really?
0:07:31 > 0:07:33- Really?- - Really!
0:07:33 > 0:07:35- It's the best guest house in Wales.
0:07:35 > 0:07:37- BELL RINGS
0:07:50 > 0:07:52- A full breakfast for both of you.
0:07:52 > 0:07:55- Do you have everything you need?
0:07:58 > 0:08:01- What would you like for breakfast?
0:08:01 > 0:08:04- Two slices of bacon - and vegetarian sausages.
0:08:04 > 0:08:07- You do have vegetarian sausages?
0:08:07 > 0:08:08- You do have vegetarian sausages?- - Yes.
0:08:09 > 0:08:10- I want grilled bacon.
0:08:11 > 0:08:13- I hate fried bacon.
0:08:14 > 0:08:15- I can't stand greasy food.
0:08:17 > 0:08:18- No fat at all! Do you understand?
0:08:18 > 0:08:20- No fat at all! Do you understand?- - No fat.
0:08:21 > 0:08:23- I want an egg - poached for 90 seconds...
0:08:24 > 0:08:26- ..not a second less, - not a second more.
0:08:28 > 0:08:31- An egg, - poached for exactly 90 seconds.
0:08:33 > 0:08:35- I'd like another fork, too.
0:08:35 > 0:08:37- Another fork?
0:08:37 > 0:08:39- Another fork?- - There's a mark on that one.
0:08:47 > 0:08:49- Bring me a clean glass!
0:08:56 > 0:08:59- I hope this one's clean.
0:09:02 > 0:09:04- Did you sleep well?
0:09:04 > 0:09:06- Did you sleep well?- - No, I did not!
0:09:07 > 0:09:10- The sound of the waves - kept me awake all night.
0:09:10 > 0:09:12- All night?
0:09:13 > 0:09:16- Yes! Splish-splash, splish-splash - all night long.
0:09:20 > 0:09:22- I'm sorry about the waves.
0:09:22 > 0:09:24- Splish-splash! Splish-splash!
0:09:38 > 0:09:41- Is that horrible woman - bothering you?
0:09:41 > 0:09:43- I can't do anything right.
0:09:43 > 0:09:47- She complained about the fork, - the glass and even the waves!
0:09:47 > 0:09:50- She has nothing good - to say about us.
0:09:50 > 0:09:52- Wait until she tastes my...
0:09:53 > 0:09:55- ..perfect breakfast.
0:09:56 > 0:10:02- Bacon, vegetarian sausages - and one egg, poached for 90 seconds.
0:10:04 > 0:10:05- No problem.
0:10:22 > 0:10:23- Good morning.
0:10:23 > 0:10:25- Let me help you.
0:10:28 > 0:10:29- Thank you.
0:10:30 > 0:10:32- Toast! I want some toast!
0:10:32 > 0:10:34- Fine.
0:10:34 > 0:10:37- And some organic butter, - not margarine.
0:10:37 > 0:10:38- I want clear honey, too.
0:10:39 > 0:10:40- Write it down!
0:10:40 > 0:10:43- Just a minute! I'm helping Mr Llwyd.
0:10:45 > 0:10:47- Are you alright?
0:10:47 > 0:10:48- Are you alright?- - Yes, thank you.
0:10:50 > 0:10:53- Toast, organic butter - and clear honey.
0:10:53 > 0:10:57- No, I've changed my mind. - You took too long to take my order.
0:11:02 > 0:11:04- Did you sleep well?
0:11:04 > 0:11:05- Did you sleep well?- - Yes, I slept like a log.
0:11:05 > 0:11:10- There's nothing better than being - lulled to sleep by the waves.
0:11:10 > 0:11:13- Excellent! - What can I get you for breakfast?
0:11:14 > 0:11:16- I'll have a full breakfast, please.
0:11:19 > 0:11:21- Your breakfast, madam.
0:11:22 > 0:11:23- Enjoy!
0:11:23 > 0:11:24- Enjoy!- - What's this?
0:11:27 > 0:11:28- What's what?
0:11:28 > 0:11:30- What's what?- - I asked for scrambled eggs.
0:11:34 > 0:11:35- Are you sure?
0:11:36 > 0:11:37- I never eat poached eggs.
0:11:38 > 0:11:40- Why would I order it, - when I never eat it?
0:11:43 > 0:11:48- I'm sorry. We'll prepare - scrambled eggs for you right away.
0:11:49 > 0:11:52- Cook some fresh bacon - and sausages, too.
0:11:52 > 0:11:56- They'll be cold by the time - you've scrambled my eggs.
0:11:56 > 0:11:58- It would be a shame to waste it.
0:11:58 > 0:12:00- I'll eat that breakfast.
0:12:00 > 0:12:03- That's fine, if you sure?
0:12:04 > 0:12:05- Yes, I'm sure.
0:12:27 > 0:12:29- It was soon - time for the guests to leave.
0:12:30 > 0:12:33- Having said our goodbyes - to everyone else...
0:12:33 > 0:12:36- ..there was just one thing - left to do.
0:12:37 > 0:12:42- I'll tell my friends what a lovely, - welcoming place you have here.
0:12:42 > 0:12:45- Thank you, Idris. - I wish everyone agreed.
0:12:46 > 0:12:47- What do you mean?
0:12:47 > 0:12:49- What do you mean?- - I was expecting a special guest.
0:12:50 > 0:12:52- We're being assessed - by a guide book.
0:12:53 > 0:12:58- Something tells me our special guest - just left, feeing less than happy.
0:12:58 > 0:13:00- Don't worry about it, Mari.
0:13:02 > 0:13:03- Why not?
0:13:04 > 0:13:07- Because, as it happens...
0:13:10 > 0:13:11- Has everyone left?
0:13:11 > 0:13:13- Has everyone left?- - Yes. Mari's seeing them off now.
0:13:14 > 0:13:16- Would anyone like some spare bacon?
0:13:18 > 0:13:19- Ooh! Ha, ha, ha!
0:13:19 > 0:13:21- Oh!
0:13:22 > 0:13:24- Bye-bye!
0:13:26 > 0:13:28- What's wrong?
0:13:29 > 0:13:32- The horrible woman - wasn't our special guest.
0:13:32 > 0:13:33- Phew!
0:13:34 > 0:13:36- It was Idris Llwyd.
0:13:36 > 0:13:41- Yes, and he's going to write great - things about Glan y Don in the book.
0:13:41 > 0:13:43- Hooray!
0:13:44 > 0:13:46- I was delighted for Mari.
0:13:47 > 0:13:50- She's a very special person, - after all.
0:13:51 > 0:13:55- She treats everyone else - as a special person, too.
0:13:55 > 0:13:58- That's a lesson - which is worth learning.
0:13:59 > 0:14:02- It's important to be friendly - to everyone...
0:14:02 > 0:14:06- ..even if it's difficult - to be friendly, sometimes!
0:14:07 > 0:14:07- .