1920's Bugsy Malone Style Marrying Mum and Dad

In this programme, you organise your parents' wedding.

Yes. Really. You get to do it all.

That means doing whatever you fancy.

It means doing it however you want.

The only rule is, keep Mum and Dad out.

-I haven't got the foggiest.

-You go crazy thinking about it.

Are they always this good at keeping secrets?

Make sure they don't know the plan until their big day.

This feels amazing!

Oh. And there's only a few weeks to sort everything out.

Your dad's very brave.

You're in charge. You decide what happens.

LAUGHTER

Eurgh!

It's the ultimate challenge. Are you ready for it?

What do you think?

Will the day be filled with chaos... or confetti?

And most importantly, will Mum and Dad like it?

-That's hilarious!

-Oh, I love it!

We're about to find out cos we're Marrying Mum and Dad!

This is Marrying Mum and Dad,

where the kids organise their parents' wedding.

They're responsible for making

one of the most important days of Mum and Dad's life a success.

And we're here to help.

On today's show, we've got a pair determined to bring the glamour...

-You want silver sequins?

-Yeah.

..the gunge...

..and the dancing 1920s Bugsy Malone-style

to Mum and Dad's big day.

Mum and Dad know they're getting married,

but they won't know the plans until the big day.

There's two weeks to organise the wedding to beat all weddings.

We'd better get started.

Today's wedding action takes place in Cheltenham.

Here are the wedding planners.

This pair of taekwondo champs won't stand for any messing around.

Hi. I'm Sophie.

I'm Louis.

When it comes to teamwork, this pair have it all figured out.

Me and Sophie are going to make an epic team.

My sister Sophie is organised, unlike me. I'm Laidback Louis.

I can do the organising and he can give me fantastic ideas

to make the whole wedding look glamorous and cool.

They'll need good ideas.

Mum and Dad aren't really used to being bossed about.

Meet Mum Lisa and Dad Lee. And that's Bud the dog.

Mum works as a nurse and dad's a teacher.

He's Sophie's teacher, and he's not exactly a pushover.

I'm a parent, I'm an adult, I'm a teacher,

-I'm always in control of what's going on.

-Not now, you're not, Dad.

Louis and Sophie think it's time you tied the knot.

They haven't had much time to get married.

They've been looking after us and they've got busy jobs.

It's something we've talked about for years, never got around to it.

I don't think me and Lee would have got around to it.

-I think we needed that push.

-Well, you're about to get it.

It's really important Mum and Dad get married

because they've been together for a long time

and it would be the best day of my life.

With any luck, Mum and Dad will feel exactly the same.

It's time Louis and Sophie took control.

Ladies and gentlemen,

we are gathered here today to mix things up a bit.

Do you, Mum, allow your children

to completely and utterly organise a wedding day you'll never forget?

-I do.

-And do you, Dad,

accept that you will have absolutely no say in what goes on?

I do.

With the handing over of the wedding planning book,

I now pronounce you officially 100% in charge!

BOTH: Yay!

-Too late now.

-Mm.

-You can't back out of it.

-We trust them, don't we?

-Fully.

You've got a lot to organise.

-Normally, you'd have six months.

-We've got two weeks.

-Two weeks?

-Yeah.

-Two weeks.

With two weeks until the big day, there's everything to sort.

Venue, transport, theme, outfits,

food and the entertainment.

But Louis and Sophie are up for the challenge.

First things first, the theme.

If we're going to have a wedding, we'd better have ideas.

-Have you got some?

-Yep.

-Good.

We've got two main ones.

Kind of a pirate-themed wedding and a 1920s Bugsy Malone theme.

What you like about pirates?

I think it would be funny to see what our parents would maybe wear.

They've got slightly warped senses of humour.

Maybe they want to take it out on Mum and Dad.

The 1920s theme? What did you like about that?

Well, I like that in the Bugsy Malone scene,

it's got a custard pie fight.

'What? Custard pie fight?'

-Custard pie fight.

-At the wedding?

-Yeah.

Out of the two, pirates, 1920s, where are you thinking?

If we had to pick one, it would be the 1920s.

-So 1920s it is.

-Yeah.

-Let's put it in the book.

Bugsy Malone is a film about American gangsters.

It has singing and flapper girls doing Charleston dancing.

It's set in the 1920s

when people hung out in illegal nightspots called speakeasies.

And there's a massive custard pie fight at the end.

Sounds like a brilliant idea.

But how will we bring old-time America to English Cheltenham?

Louis and Sophie have it all worked out.

-You something a bit glamorous?

-What are you imagining?

-A few snooker tables.

-1920s car.

-A white tuxedo.

-Sparkles.

-Sparkles is what you really want?

-Yeah.

-And some flapper girls.

-Yeah.

-You want a bit of a show area?

-Yeah.

-Yeah.

-Do you want to be in the performance?

-Definitely.

-Not.

I do and he doesn't.

'Whatever we do, we can't let Mum or Dad know about it.'

-Hang on. Isn't that your Mum and Dad?

-No peeking!

-Stay out!

'The pie fight clinched it. It's a 1920s Bugsy Malone-style wedding.

Theme sorted.

We'd better get cracking. Come on!

It's time for us to hit the road and bring the 1920s to Cheltenham.

We need the perfect venue for our glamorous wedding.

This place was built in 1901 and had its heyday in the 1920s.

This is the first venue I want to show you. What do you think?

Does this perhaps suit the theme that you had in your mind?

-Yeah.

-I think it's really good. The pianist could play up there

and then everyone could sit down, eating, maybe do the Charleston.

You could have the Charleston, all the flapper girls doing their thing.

You're smiling. I'm getting a good vibe off you about this one.

'I don't want Louis and Sophie to make a hasty decision,

'so it's onto something a bit more modern, a local restaurant.'

OK. Take a look around in here.

It's quite nice. I like the pictures on the wall.

-How does it fit in with your idea for the theme?

-It's sort of OK,

but it's a bit more modern and not so in the 1920s.

You think we'd have to do quite a lot of work

-to decorate it to look like a 1920s venue?

-Mm.

You don't have to make up your mind yet. We'll go onto the next one.

It seems like the second venue

doesn't really have the 1920s vibe that these guys want.

We're going to our final venue, another restaurant.

It looks a bit more like a speakeasy nightspot,

but will Louis and Sophie think it's right for Mum and Dad's wedding?

-Cool.

-You like?

-I like the art.

It makes it look like a more authentic 1920s

kind of feel about it.

-It's got jazz!

-Yeah.

-Well, there's more to show you, so walk this way.

-OK.

I really like it. It's got a stage where the pianist could play

and then it's quite big, so you could fit everybody in.

-Everyone would fit in here. It'll be a tough choice.

-Definitely.

I'm sure we can do it, though. Together, we can do it!

A good reception for the restaurant, but with less than two weeks

to pull off a 1920s wedding for Mum and Dad and 60 guests,

these guys don't have time to be indecisive.

It's time to make a decision.

Here you go, you two.

Right. So, have we come to a decision?

My ideal venue would be somewhere fairly quiet.

No big castle or anything.

Just a nice little restaurant.

We've chosen this venue because it's spacious,

it's got room for everyone easily.

It's got a big stage. And the venue we've chosen is...

-Cheltenham Town Hall.

-I thought you might like that one.

That is the venue sorted. Now we've got to organise everything else.

-Nothing much.

-Just a whole wedding.

-Just under two weeks.

-'Another tick.'

It's a brilliant start, but the guys are starting to feel the pressure.

We need to organise the wardrobe.

Louis and Sophie want Mum and Dad to look like a trendy 1920s couple.

And Ed and I have some options.

-Ah, hello!

-Hello! Hi! Sorted?

-All right?

-Yep.

You've been thinking about Mum and Dad's outfits.

For our dad, we were going to have a white tuxedo.

For Mum, she could maybe have a silver dress

with silver sequins on it and a hair band.

-You want your mum to look like a flapper?

-Flapper girl.

-A flapper girl.

-Yeah.

-Maybe something like this?

Ooo!

What you think of those?

Yeah, they're cool.

Oh!

Ooo! Right. What we think of this one?

I really like the dress because it's quite sparkly and nice.

The only thing is it hasn't got silver sequins.

-You really want silver sequins, don't you?

-Yeah.

-What about the suit?

-I like the hat. Makes it more look more 1920s.

-I wouldn't mind another option.

-I think we can sort that out.

UPBEAT MUSIC

Mm!

That's my absolute favourite.

I really like it because it's got nice silver sequins

and a long white skirt.

-What you think of our gentleman gangster's attire?

-Louis' quirkiness,

that quirkiness, I think... it disturbs me. I'm frightened.

The white tuxedo is pretty cool.

So it sounds to me like we might possibly have the outfits sorted?

-BOTH:

-Yep.

-Hey-hey!

It's the white tuxedo for Dad

and Mum will be all sparkly in silver.

Lets hope your mum and dad like them.

We're halfway through our quest.

By hitting the road at full speed, Louis and Sophie

have organised the theme, venue and outfits.

But time is ticking on

and there's still some major things to sort out before the big day.

Today, it's all about the entertainment.

With that huge stage in the town hall,

it's time to work out how we can fill it.

The fashionable dance in the 1920s was the Charleston.

Everyone was doing it.

Clare and Charlotte specialise in routines like the Charleston.

As the guys want that style of dancing,

I've arrange for them to try it out for themselves.

-Hello, flapper girls. Hello!

-Hello.

You said you wanted some dancing.

-1920s Bugsy Malone kind of dancing.

-Brilliant.

That's our speciality. We can do that.

But we thought maybe you could do it. What do you think?

OK.

Argh! Oh!

That'll do.

Kick.

'Sophie and Louis are getting to grips with it, but I'm not sure.

'Maybe I should leave it to the experts.'

-Are you all right?

-I've got a bad leg.

-Are you going to be OK? You sit down and rest.

-It's touch and go.

It's just me and you. Last move.

Kick...and back. Good. Kick!

I think this wedding will be much cooler than

boring traditional weddings because they don't have dancers.

Warm-up over, time to put the moves together.

UPBEAT MUSIC

Whoo!

The entertainment will be Charleston dancing and Sophie will guest star.

Not sure my knees will make an appearance, though.

Louis and Sophie want all of the guests

to look like they're from the 1920s.

We're going to send out instructions and costume kits

to make sure everyone knows how to dress.

Everyone, that is, apart from Mum and Dad.

-Hello, you two.

-Hello.

-Hello.

So you had some really good ideas about what you want

for the wedding guests.

We want the women to wear a feathered headband.

-And for the men?

-They can just wear black tuxedos

with sunglasses and a hat.

This means the guests will know what to wear,

but it's essential they don't mention anything to Mum and Dad.

Otherwise, it could ruin the wedding surprise.

We're on a tight schedule, so Louis and Sophie head off to meet Ed.

Leaving me to make the invite kits. I hope I can get them done in time.

Everyone needs to eat at a wedding. Louis and Sophie want ice cream.

We're not going to get boring ice cream from a boring supermarket.

-Hello, you two. BOTH:

-Hello!

Just waiting for our transportation to turn up.

They want a Bugsy Malone-inspired ice cream with custard

like the custard pie fight in the film.

They're going to add rhubarb. They're going to make it themselves.

Wow! This is where ice cream is born.

I'm anticipating I'll have a fairly traditional marriage

with fairly traditional food.

Sorry, Mum, Louis and Sophie have different ideas.

Ice cream is milk, cream and sugar. It's tricky to get right.

Colin's on hand to guide us through it.

Use that as your base, then add whatever you want.

Pureed rhubarb and that essential Bugsy Malone ingredient.

So here's some custard.

Try it again.

Stir it! Stir it! Stir it!

Add the rhubarb puree.

Faster!

Stir it faster!

Stir it!

I think that's just about done now.

-You sure? She can do more stirring.

-I don't think she needs to.

'And a quick taste test to see if it passes.'

-Delish!

-'That sounds like a pass to me.'

We need to pour the ice cream into the freezer

and start the freezing process.

'I think this is great. I wonder what Mum and Dad are thinking?'

What I would hate has got to be fast food.

-That would just destroy it.

-It's not up to you, Dad.

Here you go. The taste test.

Your very own rhubarb and custard ice cream.

Thank you.

Delish! Epic!

It's quite good, actually.

'And as we finish our ice cream, Naomi posts the last of the invites.'

That's the invitations done!

The guests now have costume instructions.

Louis and Sophie want to make sure everything fits in with the theme.

-It's time to organise a themed wedding cake.

-Hello.

-Hello.

-Can you bake a cake for our Mum and Dad's wedding?

I'm sure I can do that.

Our theme is a 1920s kind of gangster, Bugsy Malone thing.

Do you think you can do it?

Yeah, I think I can do it for you.

-Cool. Thanks.

-OK.

-See later. 'Bye.

-'Bye.

'And I put in a phone call to see if the town hall

'can pull off American-style food. Another tick.'

There's just 24 hours to go.

Mum is wondering what has been going on over the last two weeks.

They've been on the computer, they've been on the telephone.

They've been up to all sorts. But I've no idea what.

That's sort of the point, Mum.

Louis and Sophie are doing last-minute jobs.

They make a dash to pick up their wedding costumes.

The Bugsy Malone inspired wedding cake is being finished,

complete with custard pies.

Back at the family home, Louis and Sophie make a secret call

to the Marrying Mum and Dad set designers.

We were thinking maybe we could have a snooker table.

They want the venue to look like a 1920s nightspot.

We thought of maybe having some lamps.

And as the sun is out, Mum tries to relax before her big day.

Although it's proving to be a bit difficult.

I don't know how I'll get to wherever I'm going.

I don't know where I'm going. I don't know what I'll be eating.

I don't know what I'll be wearing. So it is quite nerve-wracking.

I'd brace yourself, Mum.

Dad's also wondering what the kids have got in store for them.

I've got to say, like any groom, I'm slightly nervous.

This time, extra nervous because I have no idea what's going on.

And that's how it should be, Dad.

There's just time for Louis and Sophie to confirm the menu.

Ed in a very last-minute call for the transport.

I forgot to book the car. That wouldn't have been very good.

I would've really got it in the neck. Oh! Hello?

I wouldn't like to be in a Robin Reliant.

I once travelled in one. As we went round the corner, it rolled over.

I just want to book an old car.

Bring your crash helmet. That's one old car booked.

What will Mum and Dad think?

Just two weeks ago, Louis and Sophie's plans

for a Bugsy Malone-style 1920s wedding were just ideas.

Since then, they've been trying to make those dreams a reality.

That's my absolute favourite!

Now they are out of time.

Have they done enough to make Mum and Dad's big day a success?

Marrying Mum and Dad Day is here.

At the family home, with all mirrors covered,

Mum still knows nothing about one of the most important days of her life.

I'm feeling really nervous this morning. Very nervous indeed.

Over at the venue, there are just a few hours

to turn the town hall into the perfect 1920s setting.

It's an absolutely beautiful day. Perfect for a wedding.

The building still looks pretty the same from the outside.

Fingers crossed it's changed a bit inside.

I've got the costumes Louis and Sophie have chosen.

So it's time to go back in time to the 1920s.

-Have you got the costumes?

-Sure have.

Back at the venue, it's all hands to the deck

to turn the English town hall into an American speakeasy.

A little bit left. Left, left.

We're just about ready here.

But over at the family home, it will be crunch time for Sophie and Louis.

Will Mum and Dad like it? I guess we're about to find out.

After 14 years together, Lisa and Lee are finally going to marry.

They still don't know a thing about what they look like

or the theme for their big day.

After two weeks of serious planning, the big moment is finally here.

Release the cloths!

Wow!

That's amazing, isn't it?

-Ha-ha!

-Look at you!

-You look fantastic!

-Ah! Brilliant!

-I think they like it.

-You two have done us proud!

Show them what you're wearing.

Oh, look! Brilliant! Look at those shoes, Louis!

-Give us a twirl.

-Incredible!

Look at that! Whoa!

-What do you think the theme of your wedding is?

-My favourite era - 1920s.

You've got it spot on.

-So, 1920s Bugsy Malone?

-Yeah.

I've got to go, actually. You're getting your own transportation.

-Thanks.

-Bye-bye.

At the venue, the guests have started to gather.

They received the instructions.

They've all come in 1920s costume.

Louis and Sophie want their parents to travel like they did in the '20s.

What better way to do that than a classic car?

-Oh, wow!

-Oh, well done!

Whoa!

MUSIC: "We Could Have Been Anything" from Bugsy Malone

-We're ready.

-I think they're ready. Are you ready?

ALL: Yes!

It's time for a 1920s wedding.

Hee-hee!

APPLAUSE AND CHEERING

I think Mummy looks amazing.

It's been absolutely amazing so far.

I can't wait to see what else happens.

-Do you want to get married?

-Let's go for it.

Mum and Dad look ready to get married.

Louis and Sophie look pretty excited.

-I promise to love and respect you.

-By always being there.

Whatever our future may bring.

Lisa, I give you this ring as a symbol of our love and marriage.

-You may kiss your bride.

-APPLAUSE

-Ladies and gentlemen...!

-The bride and groom!

CHEERING

And it's not your average wedding canapes at this wedding.

-Come and get your ice cream here!

-Handmade by me and Sophie.

CHEERING

It's really cool. And everyone seems to enjoy it.

Absolutely fantastic! The flavour is brilliant!

-I can't believe they made it.

-The ice cream is a massive hit.

With the guests happily entertained,

Louis and Sophie show Mum and Dad where the wedding party will party.

Open them.

-Wow!

-Wow! Look at that.

-A speakeasy.

-Oh, it's amazing!

It is a speakeasy.

Louis and Sophie arranged round tables, decorations,

old-fashioned lamps and pool tables

to make this English town hall

look like an American nightspot from the 1920s.

There's one design they're particularly pleased with.

Wow! Look at that! That is fantastic!

-It's just like you.

-It is.

Everything you've done is fantastic.

I can't believe the dress, the transport I arrived in.

Coming into this room, it's just been wonderful.

The day's not over yet, we've got more surprises.

No more surprises, surely!

And with that, it's time to get the guests seated.

Like any good speakeasy, we've got entertainment.

Well, that was a hit.

Louis and Sophie have another surprise for Mum and Dad.

Please put your hands together for our dancers and a special guest.

APPLAUSE

APPLAUSE AND CHEERING

That seemed to go down rather well.

Sit tight cos next up, we've got food.

It's American-style hotdogs and fries.

It's another hit as everyone gets stuck in.

It's not typical food, but this isn't a typical wedding.

Main meal over, it's time to cut the cake.

It might be a traditional thing to do,

but Louis and Sophie let Mum and Dad enjoy the moment

as things are about to get a lot more unusual.

Time to head outside.

Mum gets the sense there's more to it than just getting some fresh air.

Something strange will happen.

I'm thinking 1920 Bugsy Malone

and all I can think of is custard.

That's right, Mum. You guessed it.

Just like the Bugsy Malone film, it's time for a custard pie fight.

As younger guests climb into their custard-proof suits,

all the adults can do is look on from the side.

Are you ready, guys?

-ALL: Yeah!

-Go!

MUSIC: "Fat Sam's Grand Slam" from Bugsy Malone

-This is chaos.

-It's crazy.

I don't think a Bugsy Malone-style wedding could have ended better.

It's been an absolutely amazing day.

I'm so proud of my children. They've arranged the perfect wedding.

Everyone's enjoyed it. Everyone enjoyed the food.

They definitely liked me when I was dancing.

So, so happy. So, so proud of them.

There is somebody still looking clean and tidy.

-You're not talking about me, are you?

-No.

-Oh, yeah.

-Shall we sort that out?

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