0:00:28 > 0:00:30Bringing up children is not simple.
0:00:30 > 0:00:33From the moment the midwife cuts the cord,
0:00:33 > 0:00:36a mother's task is to nurture and cherish,
0:00:36 > 0:00:38to shelter and protect.
0:00:38 > 0:00:42Even as she does so, she must teach the child to leave her,
0:00:42 > 0:00:46train it to let go of her hand, first to walk unaided,
0:00:46 > 0:00:48and then to walk away.
0:00:48 > 0:00:51But there is a cord that nothing can sever,
0:00:51 > 0:00:53the invisible bond that ties the mother
0:00:53 > 0:00:58to her infant, which endures when the child is a child no more.
0:00:58 > 0:01:00That's me, then. You can go now.
0:01:00 > 0:01:03Here, Auntie Grace sent you some biscuits
0:01:03 > 0:01:06to give to your new friends.
0:01:06 > 0:01:08They're broken! I can't give anyone these.
0:01:08 > 0:01:09It's embarrassing, Mum.
0:01:09 > 0:01:11Don't be daft. They all go down the same way!
0:01:29 > 0:01:33Nurse Dyer. Welcome to Nonnatus House.
0:01:39 > 0:01:40Oh!
0:01:40 > 0:01:44Mrs Jackson, it's beautiful!
0:01:44 > 0:01:46I haven't had a new frock in so long.
0:01:46 > 0:01:49Nurse Franklin did say cocktail dresses were your forte.
0:01:49 > 0:01:51She's one of my best customers.
0:01:51 > 0:01:53She keeps the wolf from the door, all right.
0:01:53 > 0:01:55Now, where d'you want it?
0:01:55 > 0:02:00- Um...- 'Bout there? That's a good length on you.
0:02:00 > 0:02:02Oh!
0:02:02 > 0:02:03Are you all right?
0:02:06 > 0:02:09Just a bit breathless. It's age.
0:02:09 > 0:02:10Comes to us all.
0:02:10 > 0:02:12SNEEZING
0:02:12 > 0:02:14That's Reggie, but don't mind him.
0:02:22 > 0:02:24If you've no objection, Nurse Dyer,
0:02:24 > 0:02:27we'll put you to work as soon as you've unpacked.
0:02:27 > 0:02:29None at all. I'm here to work,
0:02:29 > 0:02:31and the harder the better.
0:02:31 > 0:02:33I hope you'll find it to your liking.
0:02:35 > 0:02:36This is your bed.
0:02:36 > 0:02:42I don't want to be rude, Sister, but I was hoping for a room to myself.
0:02:42 > 0:02:44Most of the midwives have to share.
0:02:44 > 0:02:47The thing is, and I'm a bit embarrassed to admit it,
0:02:47 > 0:02:51but I snore. Like an elephant.
0:02:51 > 0:02:56Well, I'm sure we can supply Nurse Franklin with plenty of earplugs.
0:02:56 > 0:02:58The others are just finishing breakfast.
0:02:58 > 0:03:01When you're ready, go down to the clinical room
0:03:01 > 0:03:04and Nurse Crane will assign you your duties for today.
0:03:04 > 0:03:06I'll be down in two ticks, Sister.
0:03:31 > 0:03:34Oh, how lovely! Thank you, darling.
0:03:35 > 0:03:37I was thinking I might get up today.
0:03:37 > 0:03:38What does the doctor think?
0:03:38 > 0:03:42In the doctor's expert opinion, it's still a bit too soon.
0:03:42 > 0:03:44I had a feeling the doctor might say that.
0:03:44 > 0:03:46- Has anyone seen my cricket bat? - Under the pile in the hall?
0:03:46 > 0:03:48Which pile? There's quite a few to pick from.
0:03:48 > 0:03:50I'll get it for you.
0:03:50 > 0:03:53Stay right where you are, Mrs Turner.
0:03:58 > 0:04:00I'll have it ready for Sunday. I'll bring it to church.
0:04:00 > 0:04:02Oh, that would be lovely.
0:04:02 > 0:04:04Oh, goodness, I'm late!
0:04:04 > 0:04:06I'll see you Sunday.
0:04:06 > 0:04:08Hello, Fred.
0:04:08 > 0:04:11- It's like Piccadilly Circus round here.- Morning, Ivy.
0:04:11 > 0:04:13I got your message.
0:04:13 > 0:04:14Vi said you were leaking again.
0:04:14 > 0:04:18It's my tap, cheeky beggar. Best come inside.
0:04:20 > 0:04:24It's all right, Reggie, Cousin Fred's come to fix the tap.
0:04:24 > 0:04:25Reggie!
0:04:25 > 0:04:26Hello, Fred.
0:04:26 > 0:04:29Still got that strong hand grip, I see!
0:04:29 > 0:04:32You better let go of him or he won't be able to fix the tap.
0:04:32 > 0:04:34What are we having for dinner?
0:04:34 > 0:04:36What do you fancy?
0:04:36 > 0:04:37Rice pudding.
0:04:37 > 0:04:39Then that's what we're having.
0:04:44 > 0:04:48Nurse Dyer, welcome. Are you early or are we late?
0:04:48 > 0:04:50I'm early. Blame the army.
0:04:50 > 0:04:54No blame necessary. Punctuality is a very desirable trait.
0:04:54 > 0:04:56One we could all do with cultivating.
0:04:56 > 0:04:58Sorry.
0:04:58 > 0:05:02Ladies, may I introduce Nurse Valerie Dyer, our latest recruit.
0:05:02 > 0:05:04- Welcome!- Hello.
0:05:04 > 0:05:07Shall we do our level best to convince her that we operate
0:05:07 > 0:05:08like a well-oiled machine?
0:05:08 > 0:05:11We've heard a lot about you.
0:05:11 > 0:05:13You'll need this. It's got everything you need
0:05:13 > 0:05:16for day-to-day work and anything else is in here.
0:05:16 > 0:05:17Make sure you sign all items out.
0:05:17 > 0:05:19Nurse Crane likes to run a tight ship,
0:05:19 > 0:05:21down to the very last clamp.
0:05:21 > 0:05:24Thanks. I didn't realise how much I'd missed all this.
0:05:24 > 0:05:27Right, ladies, to work.
0:05:27 > 0:05:31Nurse Gilbert, post-natal check on Mrs Hunt in Baxter Buildings
0:05:31 > 0:05:32then back here on call.
0:05:32 > 0:05:35Sister Winifred, maternity home to cover for Mrs Turner.
0:05:35 > 0:05:36RINGING
0:05:36 > 0:05:39I'm so happy to be able to help our own mother-to-be.
0:05:39 > 0:05:43I've put you on routine home visits, Nurse Dyer. Nothing too taxing.
0:05:43 > 0:05:47Around Grundy Street and Stainsby Road.
0:05:47 > 0:05:50That was Mr Williams. His wife's in a great deal of pain.
0:05:50 > 0:05:53It sounds as though she's gone into labour.
0:05:53 > 0:05:57Oh! She's not due for another two weeks.
0:05:57 > 0:05:59Can you go, Nurse Franklin?
0:05:59 > 0:06:02I'll spare Nurse Dyer. It is her first day.
0:06:02 > 0:06:06Just my luck. The most miserable woman in Poplar.
0:06:09 > 0:06:11SHE GROANS
0:06:13 > 0:06:16Oh Bill, do it. Just do it!
0:06:20 > 0:06:22I can't, Crystal. I can't do it.
0:06:22 > 0:06:23Ah, you have to!
0:06:23 > 0:06:26I'll go stark raving mad if I have to put up with this.
0:06:26 > 0:06:27KNOCKING
0:06:27 > 0:06:28I don't care who it is,
0:06:28 > 0:06:31get them in here and give them the bloody pliers!
0:06:32 > 0:06:34Hello, Mrs Williams. Midwife calling.
0:06:34 > 0:06:38Oh, sweetie. Can you tell me how far apart the contractions are?
0:06:38 > 0:06:40It's not the baby!
0:06:40 > 0:06:41It's her teeth, Nurse.
0:06:41 > 0:06:43Oh, Bill, you haven't...?
0:06:43 > 0:06:46No, she asked me to, but I couldn't do it. I just couldn't.
0:06:46 > 0:06:49You do it, Nurse. Please, I'm begging you.
0:06:49 > 0:06:51I'm afraid I can't, Mrs Williams.
0:06:51 > 0:06:54I'm not qualified to pull teeth out with pliers.
0:06:54 > 0:06:57Toothache is absolutely vile, I know.
0:06:57 > 0:06:59Why don't you let me take a little look?
0:06:59 > 0:07:02If you don't let me, I won't be able to help.
0:07:09 > 0:07:12Oh, gosh, poor you. That does look terrible.
0:07:12 > 0:07:16No wonder you're in agony. I think you might have an infection.
0:07:16 > 0:07:18We'll have to get you to the doctor.
0:07:22 > 0:07:24You have an abscess, Mrs Williams.
0:07:24 > 0:07:26A serious infection beneath your tooth.
0:07:26 > 0:07:32I will prescribe you painkillers and a course of penicillin.
0:07:32 > 0:07:35I want this cleared up before baby makes an appearance.
0:07:35 > 0:07:39I'll also refer you to the dental department at the hospital.
0:07:39 > 0:07:43Hopefully, the dentist can see you immediately.
0:07:43 > 0:07:46Dentist? Why do I need to see a dentist?
0:07:46 > 0:07:48You've given me medicine.
0:07:48 > 0:07:51Your teeth are badly decayed, Mrs Williams.
0:07:51 > 0:07:54That could be quite dangerous in a pregnant woman.
0:07:54 > 0:07:56No. Please, no! No dentist!
0:07:56 > 0:07:58They're butchers.
0:07:58 > 0:08:00There, there, Mrs Williams, try not to get upset.
0:08:00 > 0:08:01I'm not going.
0:08:01 > 0:08:02Mrs Williams,
0:08:02 > 0:08:06a fear of the dentist is one of the most common phobias there is.
0:08:06 > 0:08:10Next to spiders. We understand. There is nothing to be ashamed of.
0:08:13 > 0:08:15Thank you.
0:08:15 > 0:08:17Oh, hello.
0:08:17 > 0:08:20We just popped in to see how your day went.
0:08:21 > 0:08:24I loved it! I can't wait for tomorrow.
0:08:24 > 0:08:27Don't be too keen - you'll put the rest of us to shame.
0:08:27 > 0:08:30Thank you for re-arranging my wardrobe, Valerie.
0:08:31 > 0:08:36Well, I did need somewhere to hang both my dresses.
0:08:39 > 0:08:41I'm teasing. You've done me a favour.
0:08:41 > 0:08:43I've got far too many clothes, anyway.
0:08:43 > 0:08:45In fact, I'm going to do a gigantic clear-out
0:08:45 > 0:08:48and give bags of stuff to the church jumble.
0:08:48 > 0:08:50Then she'll just go and buy it all back again.
0:08:50 > 0:08:51Twiglet?
0:08:51 > 0:08:54- Oh, I've got nuts, if you fancy those.- How about a drink?
0:08:54 > 0:08:57Oh, I didn't know this was... So I haven't brought anything.
0:08:57 > 0:08:59Don't be silly. It doesn't matter.
0:08:59 > 0:09:01You can bring the snacks next time.
0:09:01 > 0:09:04Well, I have got biscuits. But, er...
0:09:04 > 0:09:06you wouldn't want them. They're broken.
0:09:06 > 0:09:08My Auntie Grace gave me them. You don't have to eat them.
0:09:11 > 0:09:13Don't be daft, they're delicious.
0:09:13 > 0:09:15They are.
0:09:22 > 0:09:25I won't be back from church until the big hand's at the six
0:09:25 > 0:09:27and the little hand's at the 12.
0:09:27 > 0:09:28Understand?
0:09:29 > 0:09:31Reggie, are you listening to me?
0:09:32 > 0:09:34Point at the clock, then.
0:09:42 > 0:09:45Now, what do I tell ya? Don't touch the stove.
0:09:45 > 0:09:48Don't open the window. Don't answer the door.
0:09:48 > 0:09:51- And...- Don't eat the biscuits.
0:09:52 > 0:09:53Good lad.
0:09:55 > 0:09:56Ah!
0:09:58 > 0:10:00Indigestion.
0:10:00 > 0:10:03I knew I shouldn't have eaten the last of that rice pudding.
0:10:04 > 0:10:06I'm going now.
0:10:06 > 0:10:07Roger and out.
0:10:07 > 0:10:09I love you, Reggie.
0:10:09 > 0:10:11I love you, Mum.
0:10:15 > 0:10:17"Jesus said..."
0:10:17 > 0:10:21"suffer the little children, and let them come unto me."
0:10:23 > 0:10:25And in saying children,
0:10:25 > 0:10:27perhaps Jesus wanted us to know that he values those who are
0:10:27 > 0:10:32no longer children but who still see the world with a child's eye.
0:10:33 > 0:10:39Those of us still filled with curiosity. Those open to new ideas.
0:10:40 > 0:10:43Those who are trusting and free of fear.
0:10:45 > 0:10:49"For of such is the kingdom of heaven." Amen.
0:10:49 > 0:10:50- CONGREGATION:- Amen.
0:10:50 > 0:10:53Now, let us sing hymn number 205.
0:10:53 > 0:10:56Love Divine, All Loves Excelling.
0:11:11 > 0:11:14# Love divine... #
0:11:14 > 0:11:17THEY CONTINUE SINGING
0:11:19 > 0:11:21Tom, help me!
0:12:17 > 0:12:19BANGING
0:12:22 > 0:12:26It's only me, Reggie, cousin Fred. Can you open the door?
0:12:27 > 0:12:31I'm not allowed. Mum will not let me.
0:12:31 > 0:12:33I'm sure she won't mind. Come on, son.
0:12:41 > 0:12:43Reggie...
0:12:43 > 0:12:46your mum was taken ill at the church.
0:12:47 > 0:12:51Reggie, your mum was so ill that even a doctor couldn't help her.
0:12:52 > 0:12:54And she died.
0:12:56 > 0:12:58Do you understand what that means?
0:12:58 > 0:13:01That she's gone to sleep and can't wake up?
0:13:06 > 0:13:07That's right, son.
0:13:10 > 0:13:12Is she with God now?
0:13:14 > 0:13:16She is, Reggie.
0:13:16 > 0:13:18That's nice.
0:13:18 > 0:13:20Can I have my dinner?
0:13:24 > 0:13:27Er, yeah, Violet's got it all ready.
0:13:27 > 0:13:29Who's Violet?
0:13:29 > 0:13:34She's my wife, Reggie. Let's get you a bag and get you packed.
0:13:34 > 0:13:41Where will the little hand be when my mum comes back from seeing God?
0:14:22 > 0:14:26Reggie, this is Violet, my wife.
0:14:26 > 0:14:29- Hello, Violet.- Hello, Reggie.
0:14:29 > 0:14:31He's got a firm grip, hasn't he?
0:14:31 > 0:14:34He certainly has! That's a lovely plant you've got!
0:14:35 > 0:14:37It's Ivy's.
0:14:37 > 0:14:40Reggie's going to be staying with us for a couple of days,
0:14:40 > 0:14:42just till he gets himself sorted.
0:14:42 > 0:14:44Hm. Lovely.
0:14:44 > 0:14:47Erm, Reggie, why don't you take your plant through to the spare room
0:14:47 > 0:14:49and find a nice bright spot for it?
0:14:49 > 0:14:52And then we can eat. You must be starving, eh?
0:14:52 > 0:14:54It's all right, go on, on you go.
0:14:56 > 0:14:59I don't think it's sunk in yet.
0:15:00 > 0:15:04Fred, I know he's lost his mum and that's terrible,
0:15:04 > 0:15:06but why have you brought him here?
0:15:06 > 0:15:08I couldn't leave him, Vi, he was all on his own.
0:15:08 > 0:15:11He had nowhere else to go. It won't be for long.
0:15:11 > 0:15:14Yes, but we don't know anything about, you know...people like that.
0:15:14 > 0:15:18I mean, I'm not being cruel, Fred, but he's simple, you know,
0:15:18 > 0:15:19he needs proper care.
0:15:19 > 0:15:21What are we going to do with him when we're at work?
0:15:21 > 0:15:23He'll be fine up here.
0:15:23 > 0:15:26Never got in Ivy's way when she was doing her fittings.
0:15:26 > 0:15:27Oh, I've got to go to
0:15:27 > 0:15:29Letchworth tomorrow morning for a couple of hours.
0:15:29 > 0:15:32There's an exhibition at the Spirella corsetry factory.
0:15:32 > 0:15:33It's quite the event.
0:15:33 > 0:15:35I've got a new hat.
0:15:35 > 0:15:39Yeah, well, look, he'll be all right here until you get back.
0:15:39 > 0:15:43Ivy used to leave him all the time when she went to church,
0:15:43 > 0:15:47- and I'll do my best to pop in, all right?- Hm.
0:15:59 > 0:16:01Valerie Dyer from Grundy Street.
0:16:03 > 0:16:06June Dyer's middle daughter, born in the middle of a blizzard?
0:16:08 > 0:16:09How do you know that?
0:16:11 > 0:16:15Because I was the midwife who attended your mother.
0:16:15 > 0:16:18Myself and Sister Evangelina.
0:16:20 > 0:16:22I cut your cord.
0:17:06 > 0:17:09Nurse Crane, that was Dr Turner.
0:17:09 > 0:17:13He's setting up an exciting new dental health project and
0:17:13 > 0:17:16he wants me to help him with it.
0:17:16 > 0:17:20May I be excused from district duty this morning?
0:17:20 > 0:17:22I have to prepare my materials.
0:17:22 > 0:17:24He could not have asked for a more qualified nurse.
0:17:24 > 0:17:26You have our blessing.
0:17:27 > 0:17:32Thank you, Sister. Together we're going to save the Borough's teeth.
0:17:32 > 0:17:34I can just see the posters now.
0:17:37 > 0:17:41# I'm a pink toothbrush. You're a blue toothbrush... #
0:17:41 > 0:17:43What did we agree?
0:17:43 > 0:17:46Oh, I know but I feel so much better, Patrick.
0:17:46 > 0:17:49In fact, I feel healthier than I've felt in years.
0:17:49 > 0:17:52I've got so much energy. I just want to do things.
0:17:52 > 0:17:53Has anyone seen my swimming trunks?
0:17:53 > 0:17:56What's going on? Why can't you find anything?
0:17:56 > 0:17:59- Because our room's a mess. - Then tidy it.
0:17:59 > 0:18:02I do. Then it gets untidy again. It's a mystery.
0:18:03 > 0:18:07We need more space, Patrick. Timothy needs his own room.
0:18:07 > 0:18:10He's growing up. He can't share with Angela any longer.
0:18:10 > 0:18:12We just need to be more disciplined.
0:18:12 > 0:18:16Besides, she's going to be sharing with her new brother or sister.
0:18:17 > 0:18:22Look, why don't we talk about the flats another time?
0:18:22 > 0:18:23First things first.
0:18:23 > 0:18:27Come back to work and see how you feel then.
0:18:27 > 0:18:29Is that the doctor's expert opinion?
0:18:29 > 0:18:31Yes. It is.
0:18:35 > 0:18:38Stop it. Stop it!
0:18:38 > 0:18:40Stop it!
0:18:40 > 0:18:42Oi, oi, oi, what's all this noise, eh?
0:18:42 > 0:18:47Look, your mum's a little bit tired this morning, that's all.
0:18:47 > 0:18:49I'm not tired!
0:18:49 > 0:18:50I'm terrified.
0:18:50 > 0:18:53You have to be brave, Crystal.
0:18:53 > 0:18:54Easy for you to say.
0:18:54 > 0:18:57You're not the one about to be butchered by a dentist.
0:19:01 > 0:19:06- Don't look at me. - Why not?- Because I'm ugly.
0:19:08 > 0:19:09Not to me, you're not.
0:19:12 > 0:19:14You need your eyes testing.
0:19:14 > 0:19:17Don't forget to go to the baby clinic.
0:19:17 > 0:19:19Another slice of toast, Reggie?
0:19:19 > 0:19:22You haven't got time, Fred. We've got to go!
0:19:22 > 0:19:26Right, have whatever you want. The bread's over there.
0:19:26 > 0:19:29How long will you be? Point on the clock.
0:19:29 > 0:19:32He wants you to show him on the clock when you're going to be back.
0:19:32 > 0:19:35Ivy used to do that for you, didn't she, Reggie?
0:19:37 > 0:19:40Right, well, that's us. Bye, Reggie.
0:19:40 > 0:19:43- Bye, Fred. Bye, Violet.- Bye, Reggie.
0:19:46 > 0:19:49Remind me how old Reggie is again?
0:19:49 > 0:19:5121. Just turned.
0:19:51 > 0:19:54That makes it more difficult.
0:19:54 > 0:19:57St Gideon's is shut down now and he's too old for Dr Barnardo's.
0:19:57 > 0:20:02As far as I know, the only other place would be an institution.
0:20:02 > 0:20:03Somewhere like Linchmere Hospital.
0:20:03 > 0:20:06Linchmere? That's a loony bin.
0:20:06 > 0:20:09He's not barmy, he's just a bit...you know.
0:20:09 > 0:20:11There don't seem to be many other choices, I'm afraid.
0:20:11 > 0:20:14Well he can stay with us, till after the funeral.
0:20:14 > 0:20:17Vi's agreed to that but she won't want it to be any longer.
0:20:17 > 0:20:19She's finding it a bit difficult.
0:20:19 > 0:20:22I can understand. They're not used to each other.
0:20:24 > 0:20:26Ivy was very protective of him, you see.
0:20:26 > 0:20:31She loved him. But that makes it harder for him now.
0:20:32 > 0:20:35Why don't you leave it with me?
0:20:35 > 0:20:37I'll see if there's anywhere other than Linchmere.
0:20:51 > 0:20:53GAS HISSES
0:20:55 > 0:20:57KNOCKING ON DOOR
0:21:16 > 0:21:19DOOR CLOSES
0:21:21 > 0:21:22DOOR RATTLES
0:21:30 > 0:21:34# You're a pink toothbrush, I'm a blue toothbrush
0:21:34 > 0:21:37# Have we met somewhere before? #
0:21:38 > 0:21:41We don't want to hurt the dentist, children!
0:21:41 > 0:21:44This is his first visit and we want him to come back!
0:21:44 > 0:21:46No, no, it's all in a good cause!
0:21:46 > 0:21:48Now, how are my teeth looking?
0:21:48 > 0:21:50Can you see what I had for lunch?
0:21:50 > 0:21:53Any bits of ham sandwich? Or cheese and onion crisps?
0:21:53 > 0:21:55- No! - And do you know why?
0:21:55 > 0:22:00Because I brush my teeth after every single meal.
0:22:00 > 0:22:04Hello, little man, let's see how big you're getting.
0:22:06 > 0:22:08Ooh! 2oz on. Well done, Mum.
0:22:12 > 0:22:16Mrs Williams, can you pop behind the curtain please, and...
0:22:16 > 0:22:17I'll be there in one moment.
0:22:17 > 0:22:19# You're a pink toothbrush... #
0:22:19 > 0:22:23Sister Winifred, this class is supposed to be finished.
0:22:23 > 0:22:25I am trying to listen to a baby's heartbeat,
0:22:25 > 0:22:28- and all I can hear is Max Bygraves. - Oh, I'm so sorry!
0:22:28 > 0:22:31I think we've been enjoying ourselves a little bit too much.
0:22:31 > 0:22:33Opinions may differ on that.
0:22:33 > 0:22:36I've undergone a whole series of dental examinations!
0:22:36 > 0:22:38That's lovely.
0:22:38 > 0:22:41But while you've been playing games, some of us have been trying to work.
0:22:41 > 0:22:44This is Mr Dockerill, Nurse Franklin. The dentist.
0:22:44 > 0:22:46I'm sorry about the noise, Nurse.
0:22:46 > 0:22:48But in Health Education,
0:22:48 > 0:22:50we find children do better when they have some fun.
0:22:50 > 0:22:53And in midwifery, we find that mothers and babies do better
0:22:53 > 0:22:55when they have some peace and quiet.
0:23:00 > 0:23:05Well, baby seems very happy in there. Now, let's sit you up.
0:23:05 > 0:23:09How did you get on at the dental department at St Cuthbert's today?
0:23:09 > 0:23:10Not as bad as you thought, I'm sure.
0:23:13 > 0:23:14You didn't go, did you?
0:23:16 > 0:23:19Oh, Crystal, you heard what Dr Turner said.
0:23:19 > 0:23:22Antibiotics aren't going to be enough.
0:23:22 > 0:23:24I don't want people poking around in my mouth!
0:23:26 > 0:23:28I'm scared.
0:23:28 > 0:23:30I know, Crystal.
0:23:30 > 0:23:32But if you don't get your teeth seen to,
0:23:32 > 0:23:35the pain will send your blood pressure sky-rocketing.
0:23:35 > 0:23:37And that's not good for baby, is it?
0:23:39 > 0:23:42Crystal, sweetie.
0:23:42 > 0:23:44Would you wait here for me? Just for two ticks?
0:23:51 > 0:23:54Mr Dockerill? May I speak to you for a moment?
0:23:54 > 0:23:56We are going, Nurse, I promise.
0:23:56 > 0:23:59Just as soon as I've rescued Sister Winifred's rather ingenious props.
0:23:59 > 0:24:03I have a mother with an extremely severe gum infection.
0:24:03 > 0:24:05She had an emergency appointment at the hospital today,
0:24:05 > 0:24:08- but didn't keep it.- Nervous patient?
0:24:08 > 0:24:10Terribly. Obviously nobody likes dentists...
0:24:12 > 0:24:14..but she's terrified.
0:24:14 > 0:24:16It is so very, very common.
0:24:16 > 0:24:18And she's eight months pregnant.
0:24:18 > 0:24:20I see. Where is she?
0:24:20 > 0:24:22Follow me. Mrs Williams is in here.
0:24:25 > 0:24:27Crystal, this is Mr Dockerill.
0:24:27 > 0:24:30- He just wants to have a little look in your mouth.- Is he a dentist?
0:24:30 > 0:24:33I am a dentist, but I promise I won't hurt you.
0:24:33 > 0:24:36All I'm going to do is look inside your mouth and see what's
0:24:36 > 0:24:37causing all this pain.
0:24:39 > 0:24:42I'm sure Nurse Franklin can hold your hand, if you would like.
0:24:42 > 0:24:44Of course I can.
0:24:45 > 0:24:46Thank you.
0:24:46 > 0:24:49Now, can you open your mouth as wide as you can bear?
0:24:52 > 0:24:53That's perfect.
0:24:56 > 0:24:59Very good. All done. You can close your mouth now.
0:24:59 > 0:25:01- Well done, sweetie. - Mrs Williams, it's very important
0:25:01 > 0:25:03you come to the hospital as soon as you can.
0:25:03 > 0:25:05Why? What you going to do to me?
0:25:05 > 0:25:08Just look inside your mouth again, using my instruments,
0:25:08 > 0:25:10and in better light.
0:25:12 > 0:25:15Nurse Franklin can come along and hold your hand again,
0:25:15 > 0:25:16if you would like.
0:25:18 > 0:25:22- Would you?- If it helps you and helps baby. Yes.
0:25:23 > 0:25:25- All right, then. - That's the spirit.
0:25:25 > 0:25:28Now, if you'll excuse me, I must get back to Sister Winifred.
0:25:28 > 0:25:32She'll be thinking Nurse Franklin's run me out of town.
0:25:35 > 0:25:37He's quite nice.
0:25:37 > 0:25:39Blood pressure next, I think.
0:25:49 > 0:25:51Reggie....?
0:25:52 > 0:25:54Reggie?
0:26:00 > 0:26:02Dear God!
0:26:15 > 0:26:18HE COUGHS
0:26:21 > 0:26:22Reggie!
0:26:28 > 0:26:29Got any money?
0:26:29 > 0:26:31- No.- Mongoloid!
0:26:49 > 0:26:52Mum, Mum! Let me in.
0:26:52 > 0:26:53Reggie!
0:26:59 > 0:27:02It's all right. You're safe now.
0:27:15 > 0:27:17I told you this was going to happen.
0:27:17 > 0:27:19I mean he could've... Anything could've...
0:27:19 > 0:27:20Something really terrible...
0:27:20 > 0:27:23I know, I know. But it didn't.
0:27:23 > 0:27:25Yeah, because we were lucky. This time.
0:27:27 > 0:27:31I had no idea he was so sheltered with Ivy. No idea.
0:27:31 > 0:27:35Yes, but he was. And he can't take care of himself, that's for sure.
0:27:35 > 0:27:38So, what are we going to do with him, Fred Buckle?
0:27:41 > 0:27:43I don't know.
0:27:43 > 0:27:48I just know that we are all he's got.
0:28:05 > 0:28:09It's all right. Just keep breathing into the bag, Crystal.
0:28:09 > 0:28:12It will calm you.
0:28:12 > 0:28:14Slowly.
0:28:14 > 0:28:16Don't forget I'll be in there with you.
0:28:16 > 0:28:18I won't leave you.
0:28:21 > 0:28:25These are flowers. You leave them be. They're meant to be here.
0:28:25 > 0:28:28And these are weeds. You pull them out.
0:28:28 > 0:28:32Now they won't want to come out so give them a yank or use the trowel.
0:28:32 > 0:28:34Fred...
0:28:34 > 0:28:36Did your lady wife remember
0:28:36 > 0:28:37to furnish you with some of her
0:28:37 > 0:28:40highly prized and most delicious jam?
0:28:40 > 0:28:42Run out again, have they, Sister?
0:28:42 > 0:28:44It's a puzzle that eludes me.
0:28:46 > 0:28:49Ooh. They will be most pleased.
0:28:51 > 0:28:54Young man, may I enquire what you are doing?
0:28:54 > 0:28:56Pulling weeds.
0:28:56 > 0:28:59That is not a weed. That is common fleabane.
0:28:59 > 0:29:03It grows freely and thus it flourishes.
0:29:03 > 0:29:05We do nature a grave disservice
0:29:05 > 0:29:09if we apply restraint when there should be none.
0:29:11 > 0:29:14Leave that one where it is for now.
0:29:17 > 0:29:19..five, six.
0:29:19 > 0:29:24And lower right one, two, three, four, five, six and seven.
0:29:26 > 0:29:28You're doing so well, Crystal.
0:29:28 > 0:29:29You are indeed.
0:29:29 > 0:29:31And we're done.
0:29:34 > 0:29:37Mrs Williams, Dr Turner was absolutely right.
0:29:37 > 0:29:38You do have abscesses.
0:29:38 > 0:29:40That's why you're in such pain.
0:29:40 > 0:29:43I'm afraid your teeth are going to have to come out.
0:29:43 > 0:29:44How many?
0:29:44 > 0:29:48Given the extent of your gum disease, I think all of them.
0:29:48 > 0:29:50All of them?
0:29:50 > 0:29:53And, bearing in mind how poorly you've been feeling,
0:29:53 > 0:29:54the sooner the better.
0:29:54 > 0:29:57I'm going to put you to sleep and while you're dreaming of
0:29:57 > 0:29:59lovely things, I will deal with everything.
0:29:59 > 0:30:02And when you wake up, all the pain will be gone.
0:30:02 > 0:30:05But I won't have any teeth. And I'll look worse than I do now.
0:30:05 > 0:30:08No, no. You will have teeth.
0:30:08 > 0:30:11Not tomorrow, or the next day, but soon.
0:30:11 > 0:30:14I'm going to make sure you get dentures that look as good as -
0:30:14 > 0:30:17or indeed better - than the real thing.
0:30:17 > 0:30:21- You'll look quite the film star when you smile.- Will I?
0:30:22 > 0:30:24Without a shadow of a doubt.
0:30:27 > 0:30:28Hello!
0:30:28 > 0:30:29Hello, Jennifer.
0:30:43 > 0:30:44Don't pull the flowers.
0:30:44 > 0:30:48I am returning them to whence they came.
0:30:49 > 0:30:52- Are they dead? - They are past their glory.
0:30:53 > 0:30:55They have given us joy
0:30:55 > 0:30:58and delighted us with their beauty.
0:30:58 > 0:31:00But now their time has gone.
0:31:00 > 0:31:02There is still much work to be done.
0:31:02 > 0:31:06Will the flowers have a funeral?
0:31:06 > 0:31:09They go back to the earth. As we all do.
0:31:12 > 0:31:16I got them from the shed. They're a present.
0:31:16 > 0:31:17For my mum.
0:31:21 > 0:31:23Put them in this bag.
0:31:25 > 0:31:27Reggie.
0:31:27 > 0:31:30Time to go. Come on.
0:31:30 > 0:31:31Come on, mate.
0:31:37 > 0:31:40Oh, you've had a lovely day with Sister Monica Joan.
0:31:41 > 0:31:43She appreciates the help, you know.
0:31:45 > 0:31:48Reggie's going to grow some plants, to keep Ivy's plant company.
0:31:48 > 0:31:50I see.
0:31:50 > 0:31:54There won't be much room in there for too many, mind.
0:31:54 > 0:31:55Yeah, he knows. Just one or two.
0:31:58 > 0:32:02Ah. Has there been any news? From Mrs Turner?
0:32:02 > 0:32:03No, not yet.
0:32:03 > 0:32:06What's that you've got?
0:32:06 > 0:32:08Oh, I got him a suit for the funeral.
0:32:08 > 0:32:11But he'll need some braces. Or the trousers turning up.
0:32:12 > 0:32:13Give it here, then.
0:32:18 > 0:32:20Stand still. Come on, brush them.
0:32:20 > 0:32:22Do you want your teeth to fall out?
0:32:22 > 0:32:26Now, see what I'm doing. Now you do it.
0:32:26 > 0:32:29- Bit late for that, in't it? - Will you just do it?
0:32:29 > 0:32:31BOY CRIES
0:32:32 > 0:32:33I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
0:32:33 > 0:32:36- Shh.- You all right?
0:32:42 > 0:32:44Violet.
0:32:44 > 0:32:45Yes, Reggie.
0:32:45 > 0:32:48- I liked it today. - Oh, good.
0:32:48 > 0:32:50That's good.
0:32:50 > 0:32:53I really want to go there every day.
0:32:54 > 0:32:56Well, let's see how it goes. Shall we?
0:32:56 > 0:32:58REGGIE STARTS TO CRY
0:32:58 > 0:33:01Oh, Reggie. What's wrong?
0:33:01 > 0:33:05Are you sad? It's all right to be sad.
0:33:05 > 0:33:07It's normal.
0:33:07 > 0:33:09No. I'm happy.
0:33:11 > 0:33:14Well, that's a good thing, isn't it? To be happy.
0:33:15 > 0:33:19Not if my mum's angry.
0:33:20 > 0:33:22Why would she be angry?
0:33:22 > 0:33:24Because she's not here.
0:33:26 > 0:33:31Oh, Reggie, your mum would be delighted.
0:33:32 > 0:33:35All she ever wanted was for you to be happy.
0:33:38 > 0:33:40And Fred and I are going to make sure that you are.
0:33:41 > 0:33:48Now, stand still and no...fidgeting. Hmm.
0:33:55 > 0:33:59I don't think you'll get all this on your bike, Sister Winifred.
0:33:59 > 0:34:01Do you want me to get my Uncle Pete's barrow?
0:34:01 > 0:34:04Would you like a lift, Sister? I'm going your way.
0:34:04 > 0:34:07Oh, that would be wonderful. Thank you.
0:34:09 > 0:34:11ENGINE STARTS
0:34:16 > 0:34:20Sister Winifred, you're staring. It's making me nervous.
0:34:20 > 0:34:24Have you never seen anyone change gear before?
0:34:24 > 0:34:26I beg your pardon, Nurse Crane.
0:34:26 > 0:34:29I'm just fascinated by how it all works.
0:34:33 > 0:34:35Earth to earth,
0:34:35 > 0:34:37ashes to ashes,
0:34:37 > 0:34:39dust to dust,
0:34:39 > 0:34:43in sure and certain hope of the resurrection to eternal life
0:34:43 > 0:34:45through our Lord Jesus Christ,
0:34:45 > 0:34:50who shall change the body of our lower state that it may be like unto
0:34:50 > 0:34:51his glorious body,
0:34:51 > 0:34:54according to the mighty working,
0:34:54 > 0:34:58whereby he is able to subdue all things to himself.
0:35:02 > 0:35:03Are you ready?
0:35:36 > 0:35:38They won't grow if you watch them.
0:35:39 > 0:35:43Do you want to give me your jacket?
0:35:43 > 0:35:45And you can take your tie off.
0:35:47 > 0:35:50And I'll go and see if we've got some of that nice rice pudding.
0:36:00 > 0:36:02It's from the Linchmere Hospital.
0:36:04 > 0:36:07They say they can take him, if we want.
0:36:07 > 0:36:10The Linchmere?
0:36:10 > 0:36:13My Aunt Nellie went in there when she went funny.
0:36:13 > 0:36:14In the head.
0:36:14 > 0:36:16They want us to go and have a look.
0:36:18 > 0:36:21Well, you're not taking Reggie. It might upset him.
0:36:21 > 0:36:25No, I'll go. There's no harm in looking.
0:36:31 > 0:36:36Fred, you do know that this day's sadness will pass.
0:36:36 > 0:36:39No doubt, Sister. He said his goodbyes.
0:36:39 > 0:36:42- He's a brave lad. - Yet you are troubled?
0:36:44 > 0:36:46He can't stay with me and Vi,
0:36:46 > 0:36:50and a place has come up at the Linchmere hospital.
0:36:51 > 0:36:54Is not a hospital for sick people?
0:36:55 > 0:36:57That's what I thought, Sister.
0:36:58 > 0:37:00I'm off to see it later.
0:37:00 > 0:37:02I'm keeping an open mind.
0:37:05 > 0:37:07Now, when you're ready, I want you to start counting backwards
0:37:07 > 0:37:10- from ten.- What, now? Now?
0:37:10 > 0:37:14Count with me, Crystal. Ten.
0:37:14 > 0:37:16- Ten.- Nine.- Nine.
0:37:16 > 0:37:18- Eight.- Eight.
0:37:18 > 0:37:20- Seven.- Seven.
0:37:20 > 0:37:24Six, five...
0:37:26 > 0:37:27Thanks.
0:37:35 > 0:37:38# When my little girl is smiling
0:37:41 > 0:37:44# There's nothing more I can say
0:37:47 > 0:37:49# I see those big bright eyes
0:37:49 > 0:37:52# And then I realise
0:37:52 > 0:37:55# That girl is going to get her way
0:37:57 > 0:37:59# Oh, let me tell you now
0:37:59 > 0:38:03# When my little girl is smiling
0:38:05 > 0:38:08# I can't stay mad at her for long
0:38:11 > 0:38:13# Why should I want to fight
0:38:13 > 0:38:16# When I can hold her tight?
0:38:17 > 0:38:21# I just don't care who's right or wrong
0:38:21 > 0:38:23# When my little girl is smiling. #
0:38:30 > 0:38:33That's it. All over.
0:38:33 > 0:38:35You've done so well, Crystal!
0:38:35 > 0:38:37Have they gone?
0:38:37 > 0:38:38Every last one of them.
0:38:38 > 0:38:41And you'll soon be feeling so much better.
0:38:41 > 0:38:43CRYSTAL LAUGHS
0:38:43 > 0:38:46Don't worry, it's a fairly common reaction to the gas.
0:38:46 > 0:38:49Bite down hard on this pad for me, Mrs Williams.
0:38:49 > 0:38:52There is always some bleeding to begin with,
0:38:52 > 0:38:53but it shouldn't last long.
0:39:08 > 0:39:10Sister!
0:39:10 > 0:39:14I find two opinions are always better than one.
0:39:14 > 0:39:16Particularly if one is mine.
0:39:50 > 0:39:52Where are the gardens?
0:40:05 > 0:40:07This is the ward where your cousin will be.
0:40:08 > 0:40:10Are all the wards locked?
0:40:11 > 0:40:13A few.
0:40:17 > 0:40:20He...he's very young. He shouldn't be locked in.
0:40:20 > 0:40:22It's for the patients' own safety.
0:40:22 > 0:40:24Many of them have suffered a great deal
0:40:24 > 0:40:26in the outside world, Mr Buckle.
0:40:26 > 0:40:28It's our duty to prevent more anxiety.
0:40:29 > 0:40:31Which bed would be his?
0:40:32 > 0:40:33That one. In the corner.
0:40:42 > 0:40:43I feel sick.
0:40:43 > 0:40:46I think you're still bleeding a little. Keep biting down.
0:40:46 > 0:40:49No! I don't feel well.
0:40:49 > 0:40:53It's just the effects of the anaesthetic. It will pass.
0:40:53 > 0:40:56I'll see if someone can bring you a bowl.
0:40:58 > 0:41:00I think the baby's coming.
0:41:04 > 0:41:05I think you may be right.
0:41:07 > 0:41:12Let's get you up to the maternity ward, and have a proper look at you.
0:41:12 > 0:41:13Where are you going?
0:41:13 > 0:41:16It seems Mrs Williams has gone into labour.
0:41:16 > 0:41:17- Here?- Yes. Here!
0:41:17 > 0:41:19And it's baby number five, so unless we get a move on,
0:41:19 > 0:41:22you're going to have a lot more than amniotic fluid on your chair.
0:41:22 > 0:41:23- I'm coming with you.- Thank you.
0:41:23 > 0:41:25But I'm sure we'll have plenty of help on the ward.
0:41:25 > 0:41:27I need to keep an eye on this bleeding.
0:41:27 > 0:41:29And Mrs Williams needs a wheelchair.
0:41:34 > 0:41:36Try not to push. Can you pant for me instead?
0:41:36 > 0:41:38That's it. Keep panting. We're nearly there.
0:42:20 > 0:42:22Sister Mary Cynthia?
0:43:04 > 0:43:10We must muster our cohorts. We must instruct our troops.
0:43:10 > 0:43:12An innocent is in danger,
0:43:12 > 0:43:18and one of our own is immured in a place of torment.
0:43:18 > 0:43:20SHE SOBS
0:43:21 > 0:43:25Sister. Please, just let me drive.
0:43:33 > 0:43:35CRYSTAL WHIMPERS
0:43:36 > 0:43:39Baby's nearly here, Crystal!
0:43:39 > 0:43:42Your body's done this so many times, baby hardly needs any help at all.
0:43:42 > 0:43:47Good girl, good girl,
0:43:47 > 0:43:49Well done, keep breathing.
0:43:49 > 0:43:52It's all right, Crystal. Here's the gas.
0:43:52 > 0:43:55Mrs Williams doesn't need any gas for this procedure, Mr Dockerill.
0:43:55 > 0:43:58She's managing beautifully without.
0:43:58 > 0:44:00And push now!
0:44:00 > 0:44:01That's it.
0:44:01 > 0:44:04I can see baby's head, Crystal!
0:44:05 > 0:44:06Yes! That's wonderful.
0:44:07 > 0:44:09Catch your breath now, sweetie.
0:44:09 > 0:44:12One more push and it will all be over.
0:44:14 > 0:44:16And push!
0:44:16 > 0:44:18Push!
0:44:18 > 0:44:20That's it! That's it!
0:44:20 > 0:44:22That's it!
0:44:25 > 0:44:28- Oh.- Wonderful!
0:44:28 > 0:44:29Well done! Well done!
0:44:29 > 0:44:32I have done this once or twice before, Mr Dockerill.
0:44:36 > 0:44:38Aren't you beautiful?
0:44:38 > 0:44:40BABY CRIES
0:44:47 > 0:44:49Time to meet your mummy.
0:44:51 > 0:44:55Congratulations, Crystal! You've got a little boy.
0:45:03 > 0:45:07Oh, he's perfect... and beautiful.
0:45:10 > 0:45:13And he's going to take care of his teeth.
0:45:13 > 0:45:17I don't want him to go through what I've been through.
0:45:17 > 0:45:19Thank you both.
0:45:25 > 0:45:27Sister. You've been with us for some time now.
0:45:29 > 0:45:32Your psychiatrist thinks you've shown little improvement.
0:45:32 > 0:45:37I don't know how to do it. I don't know how I can put things right.
0:45:39 > 0:45:42Putting things right is what WE do.
0:45:44 > 0:45:48Your psychiatrist would like to try another course of treatment.
0:45:48 > 0:45:49What treatment?
0:45:49 > 0:45:53It's called electroconvulsive therapy.
0:45:53 > 0:45:55I don't want it.
0:45:56 > 0:45:59I'll be knocked out and when I open my eyes again, things will
0:45:59 > 0:46:02have been done to me without me knowing!
0:46:02 > 0:46:04We believe it would be the most suitable treatment for you.
0:46:04 > 0:46:06You don't know that and you can't know that,
0:46:06 > 0:46:08because you don't know me!
0:46:09 > 0:46:14You can't see what I see when I close my eyes.
0:46:25 > 0:46:28For the sake of our beloved Sister Mary Cynthia...
0:46:29 > 0:46:32..we must keep this to ourselves.
0:46:33 > 0:46:35Until I have spoken to the Mother House.
0:46:37 > 0:46:40Sister, do you understand?
0:46:40 > 0:46:43I have seen the darkness.
0:46:44 > 0:46:45You have my word.
0:46:48 > 0:46:49Thank you, Fred.
0:46:49 > 0:46:51Thank you.
0:47:24 > 0:47:25Where is he?
0:47:25 > 0:47:29He's in the back. Doing some tidying for me.
0:47:30 > 0:47:32Well, you can stop fretting.
0:47:32 > 0:47:35He's not going there. Not now.
0:47:35 > 0:47:37Not ever.
0:47:37 > 0:47:40And if I could've brought them all home with me, I would have.
0:47:40 > 0:47:44Well, that means he's stuck with us, then.
0:47:59 > 0:48:01Where are they going?
0:48:01 > 0:48:03Work. Where we all have to go.
0:48:03 > 0:48:07- I don't.- What's wrong with your face? It's like a long wet weekend.
0:48:07 > 0:48:09I don't have any friends.
0:48:09 > 0:48:10Yes, you do. You have us.
0:48:12 > 0:48:13You're old.
0:48:31 > 0:48:34I'm afraid if you wish to see Sister Mary Cynthia,
0:48:34 > 0:48:36you must make an appointment.
0:48:36 > 0:48:39She is extremely unwell, and has been for some time.
0:48:39 > 0:48:41Then all the more reason for you
0:48:41 > 0:48:43to consider releasing her into our care.
0:48:43 > 0:48:46We are not psychiatric nurses but we are nurses.
0:48:46 > 0:48:49And we know at least something of the strains that have
0:48:49 > 0:48:50triggered her depression.
0:48:50 > 0:48:54She needs medical expertise, and specialised treatment.
0:48:54 > 0:48:58Not sympathy and understanding, however well intentioned.
0:48:58 > 0:49:01I think sympathy and understanding
0:49:01 > 0:49:03might be a good starting point, don't you?
0:49:05 > 0:49:08This is a mental hospital, Sister.
0:49:08 > 0:49:11It takes more than kind words to cure our patients.
0:49:18 > 0:49:24- That's it.- Right into the back of your mouth. Up and down.
0:49:24 > 0:49:26Oh, very good. Very good!
0:49:26 > 0:49:30Sister, you are a miracle worker.
0:49:36 > 0:49:37CAR HORN TOOTS
0:49:43 > 0:49:48I must say, Sister, I am a little surprised by your request.
0:49:48 > 0:49:51- Are you quite sure? - Absolutely positive.
0:49:51 > 0:49:57You want to learn to drive and you want me to teach you, in my car?
0:49:57 > 0:50:02Yes, Nurse Crane. That's it in a nutshell.
0:50:02 > 0:50:05I've always wanted to learn but never had the courage.
0:50:05 > 0:50:08Now, thanks to my work here with all of you,
0:50:08 > 0:50:12I've come to fully appreciate that there is no time like the present.
0:50:16 > 0:50:19Faced with such enthusiasm, what choice have I got?
0:50:19 > 0:50:21Oh, yes!
0:50:21 > 0:50:24I read about the Glasshouse Village Trust in the newspaper.
0:50:24 > 0:50:28It's in the country, Mrs Buckle, surrounded by green fields.
0:50:28 > 0:50:29It's a community.
0:50:29 > 0:50:32People with all kinds of disabilities live and work there.
0:50:32 > 0:50:34And they earn money.
0:50:34 > 0:50:38How can they do that? I mean, who looks after them?
0:50:38 > 0:50:40They have trained staff who look after them,
0:50:40 > 0:50:4224 hours a day, but they're free.
0:50:42 > 0:50:45To live as near a normal life as they can.
0:50:46 > 0:50:49I don't think so. I don't like the look of it.
0:50:49 > 0:50:54Why don't you both just think about it? There's no rush.
0:50:54 > 0:50:58We just wanted you to know that there were places like that.
0:50:58 > 0:51:01There are only two or three at the moment, in the whole country.
0:51:01 > 0:51:04But I have no doubt that there will be more.
0:51:04 > 0:51:08It seems like the ideal environment for someone like Reggie to...
0:51:08 > 0:51:10to grow in confidence.
0:51:10 > 0:51:13He won't be on his own there.
0:51:13 > 0:51:15He is lonely.
0:51:15 > 0:51:18No, he's not. He's happy.
0:51:18 > 0:51:23He needs friends, Vi. Folk like him.
0:51:23 > 0:51:27A chance to make his own decisions.
0:51:27 > 0:51:29He's a young man, not a child.
0:51:32 > 0:51:35Just have a think. There's no rush.
0:51:35 > 0:51:37You need to know it's right for him.
0:51:40 > 0:51:42That's excellent, Mrs Williams.
0:51:42 > 0:51:44You look so relaxed you could be lying on
0:51:44 > 0:51:46a deck chair at the seaside.
0:51:47 > 0:51:49How do they feel?
0:51:49 > 0:51:53Peculiar. Like I've got a mouth full of marbles.
0:51:53 > 0:51:56That will improve, as you get used to them.
0:51:57 > 0:51:59Ready for the grand unveiling?
0:51:59 > 0:52:02You may have to imagine the fanfare and the roll of drums.
0:52:28 > 0:52:31- Thank you ever so much. - Not at all.
0:52:31 > 0:52:33Come on.
0:52:34 > 0:52:36Thank you for your help with Mrs Williams, Nurse Franklin.
0:52:36 > 0:52:38Well, with one thing and another,
0:52:38 > 0:52:41I think we all ended up with something to smile about.
0:52:41 > 0:52:43It's nice to have a case with such a happy outcome.
0:52:46 > 0:52:50Nice enough - and rare enough -
0:52:50 > 0:52:54to warrant a little celebration.
0:52:55 > 0:53:00- Such as dinner for two? - For two, Mr Dockerill?
0:53:00 > 0:53:03You could call me Christopher, now we're
0:53:03 > 0:53:06no longer quite so professionally intertwined.
0:53:06 > 0:53:10And, as we are no longer quite so professionally intertwined,
0:53:10 > 0:53:14I can see no harm in accepting your invitation...
0:53:14 > 0:53:15Christopher.
0:53:15 > 0:53:18And my name is Beatrix, but people call me Trixie.
0:53:22 > 0:53:24ENGINE STARTS
0:53:24 > 0:53:25Ohh!
0:53:25 > 0:53:27Left foot down on the clutch.
0:53:29 > 0:53:33Now right foot on the accelerator, gently.
0:53:33 > 0:53:34Which one is that again?
0:53:34 > 0:53:36The one nearest your door.
0:53:38 > 0:53:40Put it into first gear.
0:53:41 > 0:53:47Good, that's good. Now, bring the clutch gently up to biting point.
0:53:49 > 0:53:50And we're off.
0:53:55 > 0:53:57Keep going smoothly,
0:53:57 > 0:54:00don't keep putting your foot on the... you're braking.
0:54:04 > 0:54:06I'll show you to your dormitory in a minute.
0:54:17 > 0:54:20What do you think of our greenhouse?
0:54:20 > 0:54:22It's all right.
0:54:22 > 0:54:24What do you do for a job, Reggie?
0:54:27 > 0:54:30- I'm a gardener.- That's good. We always need gardeners.
0:54:33 > 0:54:34Don't worry, Auntie Vi.
0:54:40 > 0:54:41I'm not sad, I'm happy.
0:54:50 > 0:54:53Look at the garden, Patrick. It's so beautiful.
0:54:53 > 0:54:57There'll be so much space for the little ones to run around in.
0:54:57 > 0:54:59Ah, it's certainly big enough.
0:55:00 > 0:55:02Our furniture is going to get lost in there.
0:55:05 > 0:55:08Well, we can fill a few rooms, then grow from there.
0:55:23 > 0:55:25Bless him.
0:55:30 > 0:55:32Oh, er, what's for tea then?
0:55:32 > 0:55:34Dunno. What do you fancy?
0:55:34 > 0:55:36Anything as long as it's not rice pudding.
0:55:46 > 0:55:48Oh, Reggie.
0:56:02 > 0:56:05And so we let go of their hands...
0:56:05 > 0:56:08but not their hearts.
0:56:08 > 0:56:12Of the need to be needed but not the need to love.
0:56:17 > 0:56:19We're going to a French place.
0:56:19 > 0:56:22And if it's French, they'll serve snails,
0:56:22 > 0:56:26and snails always involve bent pins, garlic butter and finger bowls.
0:56:26 > 0:56:30Which, all in all, means quite a lot of attention on one's manicure.
0:56:30 > 0:56:34Meanwhile I'll be sat in a darkened cinema with Tom,
0:56:34 > 0:56:37watching The Loneliness Of The Long Distance Runner.
0:56:37 > 0:56:39Won't be much need for a manicure there.
0:56:39 > 0:56:42No. You look very lovely, Barbara.
0:56:43 > 0:56:45So do you.
0:56:45 > 0:56:47I'll zip you up in a minute.
0:56:58 > 0:57:02And however much it hurts, there is joy within that moment.
0:57:02 > 0:57:05Because of the unseen cord that binds us,
0:57:05 > 0:57:08and which will never break.
0:57:15 > 0:57:19Linchmere is not an appropriate environment for Sister Mary Cynthia.
0:57:19 > 0:57:22We have to secure her discharge.
0:57:22 > 0:57:26Do you mind me asking - have you had any...surgery down there?
0:57:26 > 0:57:28Is there something wrong?
0:57:28 > 0:57:31A lady doesn't like to look too keen.
0:57:31 > 0:57:33Especially when a man drives a sports car.
0:57:33 > 0:57:35If the USSR doesn't accept Kennedy's deal...
0:57:35 > 0:57:38then we're all going to hell in a hand cart!
0:57:38 > 0:57:41I really don't think this is the time for levity, Barbara!
0:57:41 > 0:57:42- LOUD BANGING - Pull over.