The Surprise Present Postman Pat

# Postman Pat, Postman Pat

# Postman Pat and his black and white cat

# 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

# 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 Letters through your door

# Postman Pat, Postman Pat

# Postman Pat and his black and white cat

# All the birds are singing Day is just beginning

# Pat feels he's a really happy man

# Pat feels he's a really happy man

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

That's it for the morning, Jess. A few more letters and we're done.

-JESS MIAOWS

-Hello, who's that?

-Doctor Gilbertson! Why are you so far from home?

-Hello, Pat.

I'm on my way to see Alf. He's in bed with a bad cold.

-We can give you a lift.

-Thank you, Pat.

JESS MIAOWS

It must be hard work visiting patients without a car, Doctor.

I can't complain - home visits are part of my job.

But it is very nice to have a lift.

Here we are, Doctor. Thompson Ground.

Thank you, Pat.

JESS MIAOWS

That's right, Jess. We've got a letter for you, Doctor Gilbertson.

Really?

Oh, it's from my sister.

Oh, a birthday card.

-Is it your birthday soon?

-Today.

Today?!

Many happy returns. I hope you've got something special planned.

No, no, I'm far too busy, Pat.

Thanks.

Too busy for birthdays, eh, Jess? Poor Doctor Gilbertson.

Hello, Sarah. What's the matter?

It's my mum's birthday and I want to get her something special,

but I can't think of anything.

Hmm, that is a problem.

How about a dog?!

-Dogs make her sneeze.

-Chemistry set?

-Doesn't like experiments.

-New pair of football boots?

-They're things you two want for your birthdays!

-You're right.

We've got to think of something your mum will like.

I've got an idea but it might take a bit of work.

First, we need Lucy. Follow me!

But where are we going? Charlie? Charlie!

You mean poor Doctor Gilbertson has to visit her patients on foot?!

-Hmm.

-On her birthday?

-Hmm.

-That's terrible. We've got to do summat!

-Yes, but what?

How about roller skates?

They're no good going up hills, Ted.

-A bicycle?

-That's too wobbly.

-A skateboard?

-No, Ted.

What Doctor Gilbertson really needs is a car.

OK, come and have a look at this.

What are you up to, Ted?

Ta-da!

-What do you reckon?

-She's a beauty.

You're right. Just one problem.

-What?

-She hasn't started in years.

Hello, hello. What's going on here?

ENGINE REVS NOISILY

Gosh!

-No luck?

-Nothing.

-< Hello there.

-What's all this noise?

-It's this car.

We want to fix it up as a birthday present for Doctor Gilbertson.

-Her birthday, is it?

-Yeah.

-Now, that is special.

-She won't start.

-You need an expert. Someone who really knows their stuff.

AJ? He restored the Greendale rocket.

This might be right up his street.

Of course, Pat. I'll come over right away.

-Great news. See you soon.

-Bye.

-What's that?

-Can't stop, Nisha. It's Doctor Gilbertson's birthday.

I'm off to help Pat and Ted organise a special surprise.

Her birthday, eh?

-We should do something special.

-What about a surprise tea party?

-Capital idea!

-Better get started. We haven't got a moment to lose.

There she is!

Hey, Lucy, stop!

We need your help.

It's my mum's birthday. Charlie's had a brilliant idea!

-We're going to write her a song.

-And sing it for her!

But we need a good singer. Will you help?

-I suppose so but first I've got to...

-No time. Come on!

Oh, dear.

Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear.

Well, what's the verdict?

The bad news is she hasn't been driven for a long time.

Several parts will need replacing.

Nothing I can't fix given the right tools and lots of tea and biscuits.

-I'll get me toolbox.

-I'll find the parts.

-I'll make the tea.

Miaow!

HE COUGHS AND SPLUTTERS

Right, we've got our keyboard.

Our drummer!

-BOTH:

-And our singers!

-# La

-La. #

HE HOWLS ALONG AND THEY ALL LAUGH

Thanks, Pat. That's just the ticket. Pass me the wrench, will you?

-LOUD SQUEAKING

-Ooh!

Oooh, heck!

-Sorry, Arthur.

-At least it's washed off the coal dust!

JESS MIAOWS

# Happy birthday, Doctor G

# You're our favourite Can't you see?

# Happy birthday, Doctor G

# You're our favourite GP. #

# And we've come to say... #

HE HOWLS THE TUNE

I think we should leave the singing to the people who are good at it.

Don't even think about it, Ted Glenn!

Phew!

Well, that's it, lads.

-She's finished.

-I'll start her up, shall I?

THE ENGINE REVS AND THEN GOES BANG!

JESS MIAOWS

# And we've come to say

# Happy birthday! #

Hurrah!

-It just needs something to finish it off.

-I know!

-You know that funny deep voice you do?

-This? # La, la, la... #

THE DOG HOWLS ALONG

It's no good, Ted. I just can't find anything.

-What's wrong, Jess? Is there something in there?

-Let's see.

Hmm.

Pass me the toolbox, please.

JESS MIAOWS

There's your problem.

-AJ: It's an old mouse nest.

-No wonder Jess was so interested.

No wonder it wouldn't run properly.

Bingo!

It's like... It's like...

Grease lightning?

Oh, at last. It's been a long day.

No time to lose. I'll go and get Doctor Gilbertson. Come on, Jess.

-I can't wait to see her face.

-Me neither! Where are you off to?

Ted, I just had an idea for another present.

Bye!

-Oh!

-Oh!

Oh, dear, no-one at home.

And I did want to give Pat a pot of my homemade jam to say thank you.

SHE YAWNS

Hmm. Perhaps I'll sit down and wait for a bit.

I think I'll close my eyes just for a minute.

SHE YAWNS AND THEN SNORES

Doctor Gilbertson's always around at this time.

Doctor Gilbertson? I wonder where she is, Jess. Jess?

-Hello, everybody.

-Hello, love. What do you think of the birthday tea?

It looks grand. There's just one problem.

-What?

-I can't find Doctor Gilbertson.

DR GILBERTSON SNORES AND JESS MIAOWS

Tell AJ and Ted to bring the car down here.

You three search the village. She must be around somewhere.

OK, Pat.

JESS MIAOWS LOUDLY

Oh! Jess! Goodness me, I must have fallen asleep.

Oh, dear. I must get home. Sarah will be wondering where I am.

Oh! What's all this?

-Must be a special occasion.

-Stay where you are please, Doctor.

Ooh! Arthur!

-You made me jump.

-Sorry, Doctor. Police orders.

Oh, what's going on?

What on Earth?

One, two, three!

# If our tongues begin to swell

# Or if our throats get sore

# You're the one to make us well

# You bring us the cure So we're here to share

# On your special day And we've come to say

# Happy birthday!

# Happy birthday. #

-Happy birthday, Mum.

-THE DOG BARKS HAPPILY

Thank you, children. That was marvellous.

CAR HORN BEEPS What's this?

-Oh! What a lovely car!

-Do you like it?

Oh, it's beautiful!

Well, good, because it's for you.

Me?!

It should make your rounds much easier.

And this is from me. In case it ever breaks down.

Oh, Arthur. How kind!

Pat, everybody, I don't know what to say!

There's nothing to say except...

ALL: Happy birthday, Doctor Gilbertson.

# Postman, Postman Pat

# Can you guess what's in his bag?

# Is there a letter?

# Is three a parcel? #

Miaow!

# Is there a postcard? What's left, Jess the cat?

# Postman, Postman Pat

# Can you guess what's in his bag? #

Miaow!