Remember Them Doctors

CLOCK TICKS

Mate, she's 21 and seriously hot.

Right, so what does she see in you?

Morning, Doctor Khella.

Yeah.

Hey, I didn't hear you two come in last night.

You usually make a right old racket!

Aran didn't stay.

Getting tired of you already?

Leave it, will you?

All right, Grumpy Chops! What's happened now?

Nothing...

We had a bust-up.

You split up?

Oh, that's terrible.

Yeah, but we'll sort it.

-How you going to do that?

-He'll come round. He just needs some space.

Derek and I were about the same age as you

when we decided to end things.

You might think it's the worst thing in the world

but I've never regretted it.

Look at me now!

Thanks!

Morning.

Good to see some poppies. It's the last working day before Remembrance Sunday.

-Here we go...

-Doctor Tyler.

Look, I have bought one, all right, I've put some money in the box?

The point being you wear one to show a sign of respect.

Yeah, yeah, can we change the record?

In that case, let's talk about today.

The CCG's called an urgent meeting,

following an incident at another local practice.

They're reviewing palliative care procedures. I need someone there.

Whoa. Hold on a minute. Why do I have to go?

As far as I can know, you're not down for afternoon surgery.

No, because I was going to do some paperwork, leave early.

Did you book half a day's leave?

Well, no, but I don't think...

Then I see no problem.

Sorry, you can't just spring this on me, expect me to drop everything!

-Just what kind of doctor are you?

-What?

Because I haven't got time for people who won't

pull their weight around here.

Do I make myself clear?!

Your BP's 140 over 90, so still a little high.

Am I on the correct medication?

I'd say so, yes.

Is that guesswork or your expert opinion?

You're at the top end of the range.

I don't see the point of giving you any additional medication

until your current medication has had the chance to work.

So I'll just have to cross my fingers?

We'll keep you monitored every three months or so.

Let's hope I don't drop dead of a heart attack in the meantime!

No.

Did Doctor Granger explain to you the dietary

and lifestyle changes that can help?

Yes, at great length.

And have you managed to stick to them?

I'm perfectly capable of following simple advice.

Right, OK, is there anything else?

I've obviously taken up enough of your time.

So just my prescription, if that's not too much trouble?

Why bother buying one?

Excuse me?

If you're not going to put it on. What's the point?

If there's nothing else I can help you with, Mrs Wilkinson...

I'd like to think that it's not just a token gesture,

that you understood the meaning.

Perhaps I'm expecting too much.

I'm very well aware of the sacrifices made on my behalf.

Yes, I forgot to put on my poppy, that doesn't make me ignorant.

Maybe if it was more personal to you,

you'd sound a little more sincere?

To be honest, I'm actually quite relieved

I don't come from a family that thinks invading another country,

bombing half its civilians is the answer to anything.

What do you suggest as the alternative?

Anything's better than what's happening right now.

Do we even know why we are still in Afghanistan?

Iraq was enough of a mess.

My husband was killed in Iraq in 2005.

I'm so sorry, I didn't realise.

Oh, please, don't insult me.

-It's all kicking off out there.

-What do you mean?

-Jas and Aran have split up.

-Aw, that's a shame.

What happened?

I don't know. She didn't say much.

Then Howard started laying in to Kevin.

He'll lay into you if he sees that.

It's an important statement of principle.

Yeah, right.

-Can I nab a box of gloves?

-Yes.

Oh...

Chris told me about you and Aran.

Sorry.

You poor thing.

It's fine.

Thought you'd broken up?

Can everyone just stop bugging me, all right?

Jas...

-SHE SIGHS

-Oh, cheers.

I'm just going to do something!

I wasn't that drunk, I remember the house! Amongst other things.

All right, I'll pick you up at eight? Bye.

CRASH!

No, no, no! Why does this always happen to me?

Mrs Wilkinson? Mrs Wilkinson, are you OK?

What were you doing?

-Me?!

-You obviously weren't paying attention. Look at my car!

Hang on a minute. I was already pulling out when you started reversing.

Why didn't you see me?

I don't appreciate your tone.

And I don't appreciate being accused of something I didn't do!

In your opinion.

Look, why don't we leave this to our insurance companies to decide.

Let's swap details and be on our way, yeah?

Fine. Off you go then!

We can't put this off any longer.

Agreed. Did Daniel tell you exactly when he's coming back?

No, and Dr Carmichael is being elusive.

Running both surgeries without them is becoming impossible.

-OK, it's simple, we offer Emma a permanent position.

-No, that won't work.

Why not? It's long overdue.

With all the recent upheaval, we need someone who's a team player.

She's easy to get on with and I hear nothing

but good things from patients.

She's flighty and unreliable.

Really? In what way?

Are you just going to ignore everything I say?!

I don't understand your objections. Is this about Emma?

Or because I'm not wearing a poppy?

Fine, I'll ask her.

So you can't do anything until she contacts her insurance company?

Meantime, I twiddle my thumbs?!

Yeah, right, I'll call you back in half an hour.

All she has to do is make a simple phone call.

I've got to get my car fixed.

I can't turn up at Ellie's with it looking like that.

He still hasn't called.

Who? Oh, yeah, right.

What do you think I should do?

Only you know if it's salvageable.

Is that it?

What do you want me to say?

A bit of support would be nice.

Face it, you've been blowing hot and cold with the guy for ages.

No, I haven't.

Maybe it's for the best.

You don't know what you're talking about.

Do you reckon I should take it into the garage? At least that way

I can find out how much it's going to cost to get fixed. Jas?

My passport's up to date and I've had all my jabs!

Sorry?

Word on the grapevine is that you're off on holiday.

Have you come to whisk me away?

No. Actually I've been talking to Heston and I've brought you this.

You just need to sign it.

Good offer.

You're turning it down?

Locum work suits me right now.

I'm not really into all the 9 to 5 thing, personal reasons.

Would you mind if I ask what they are?

Yes, I do mind.

It's Doctor Tyler.

I've just been to the garage

and they reckon it'll cost about 700 to get my car fixed.

So can you hurry up and call your insurance so we can get this sorted?

So, how was your morning?

Fine. Did you want something, Rosemary?

Have you had lunch yet? I could make us something.

I'm perfectly capable.

How about a cup of tea instead?

TELEPHONE RINGS

'Hello. Your call cannot be taken at the moment, so please leave your name...'

Aren't you going to get that?

It won't be anything important.

'Hello, it's Mark Sandford calling from Hillford Barracks.

'I was just wondering how you were doing.

'Why don't you pop over one day soon?

'Could you give me call?'

Don't you think perhaps it would be good for you to speak to them?

If you're making tea, I'd like an Earl Grey.

KNOCK ON DOOR

-SIGHS:

-Probably some sales person.

I can answer it if you like?

There's some shortbread in the cupboard.

-What are you doing here?

-Why are you giving me the run-around?

-What?

-You're not returning my calls.

The insurance company haven't heard from you either.

Really?

All you have to do is make a simple phone call.

Don't you have better things to do?

No, actually, I missed my meeting thanks to you, so no, I don't.

You can't just turn up at my house like this.

I wouldn't have to if you'd made the phone call.

Is there a problem here?

It's complicated.

Go on.

The car isn't mine.

So who does it belong to?

It belonged to my husband.

Now my daughter Abigail looks after it.

Can't you get her to ring the insurance company?

It's not that simple.

-Why not?

-She's in Helmand.

-She's in the army, too?

-Yes, she is out there risking her life.

20 years old and she's risking her life every day.

Under constant threat of bombardment.

So if you think I'm going to worry her with something so trivial...

So, what ARE you going to do?

Nothing, you'll just have to wait!

Hold on a minute, you can't do that...

I need my car...

Is that a celebration meal or comfort food?

It's all I could face.

What did he say?

I haven't spoken to him.

Why not?

He hasn't called.

Oh, why haven't you done something about it, phoned or...?

I don't know.

-You are still into this guy, aren't you?

-Yeah, course...

Well, then, what's the problem? Seems pretty straight forward to me.

If you want to get back together.

It's such a mess!

-I know.

-I feel so awful. I got us back together again.

No, it's not your fault.

He only split with me because he knew it's what I wanted.

I've already broken his heart once.

Oh, Jas. Jas, you can't force yourself to love someone.

Thanks, Mand.

You won't believe what's just happened.

I might take me weeks to get my car sorted.

-Where's she going?

-I think she's got other things on her mind.

Anyway, it turns out that the car belongs to this woman's daughter who's out in Afghanistan.

She won't do anything about it until the daughter comes back.

Why not? If it's her name on the insurance.

Of course! What an idiot.

Cheers, Mand.

She must have given a reason?

Personal circumstances.

Did you try and persuade her?

Because I'd have thought this was a done deal.

-What's that supposed to mean?

-It's obvious you have reservations.

So next time, you want me to put a gun to her head, do you?!

We can't carry on like this. We need a permanent solution.

Which is exactly the reason why we need to recruit a new GP.

Not again. I haven't got the stomach for it.

-This is the Practice Manager, Howard Bellamy.

-How can I help?

Diana Wilkinson.

Another one with scant concern for our service men and women.

Are you referring to the fact that Doctor Carter is not wearing a poppy?

It shows a lack of respect.

-Well, I hardly think...

-Doctor Carter's a physician.

His abilities shouldn't be judged on what charities

he supports or what he wears on his lapel.

-Do you also condone harassment and intimidation by members of your staff?

-No, of course not.

Because I won't have it. I will not be talked to like that!

Not by a rude, insolent young man.

Would you like to tell me what this is about?

One of your GPs, that's what.

Turning up at my house, making threats!

You think it's acceptable to call her seven times?

Only because she was messing me around.

On top of that, you go round to her house.

Where she says your behaviour was aggressive and intimidating.

That's not how it was.

Whoa, she's blowing this all out of all proportion.

You suggested she call her daughter serving in Afghanistan.

I just asked her to make a phone call.

Incredible!

I don't know what's going on with this woman. But something's not right.

What's not right is your appalling lack of regard.

You appear to have shown no understanding of the patient's needs, respect for her situation.

I suggest you go round there right now and apologise to Mrs Wilkinson.

-And say what?

-Whatever it takes to put right.

Let's hope it doesn't jeopardise your position here.

What? What's this got to do with my job?

Complaints like that have a habit of snowballing.

Before you know it, they're in front of the Board, the GMC...

Need me to spell it out?

OK? All the best.

So, I thought I'd get a few of us together

and go to the Icon after work. Do you fancy it?

Oh yes, please.

Oh, we could all go out dancing afterwards.

Wouldn't that be brilliant?!

You reckon?

Who else is going?

Mrs Tembe's got a church meeting and Jimmi can't because he's running for a change.

I'll drag Jas along cos she needs cheering up.

Mandy's said she's up for it.

Up for what?

Oh, just a little drink.

-Have you got a minute?

-Sure.

I just thought you'd like to know

-that I've been offered a permanent job here.

-What?!

Don't panic, I turned it down.

Thought you'd be pleased.

I just think the pair of us working here every day...

I know, a recipe for disaster, right?

-Do you fancy the pub, then?

-Yeah.

So long as you don't embarrass me of course!

Look, I know I'm the last person you want to see.

Yes, you are.

I just wanted to apologise.

Please go away.

I've decided not to pursue the claim.

I'm asking you to leave.

I'll sort out my car, you deal with yours.

-That's the end of it. What do you think?

-NOW!

Or I'm calling the police!

HE SIGHS HEAVILY

Hello, Doctor Tyler. How are you?

Mrs Bartlett.

Is everything OK?

Not really.

I was hoping it was a good sign, you coming here.

-I don't follow.

-Diana moving forward, asking for help.

I'm here because Mrs Wilkinson ran into my car.

Oh, heavens, is she all right?

Physically, she's fine.

She shouldn't have been driving that thing. She's not coping very well.

You're telling me.

Don't get me wrong, I'm sorry she lost her husband

but slamming the door in my face, threatening to call the police.

This isn't about Anthony's death.

Then what is it about?

Abby. Diana's daughter Abigail.

I don't understand.

She was killed six weeks ago.

He should have acted more professionally.

Mrs Wilkinson was a tad highly strung.

All the more reason to keep his personal opinions away from work.

Is that why you stuck up for me?

"I disagree with what you say,

"but I will defend to the death your right to say it."

Good man.

Can I tempt the pair of you with the Icon?

-What's the occasion?

-I'm calling a ceasefire.

Things have been a bit fraught around the place today.

If you've got a problem with a member of staff,

come and see me in my office.

Heston, your round?

Why not?

I don't want him here.

It's all right.

Why can't you leave me alone?

I just want to talk.

Please, Diana, I think it would be good for you.

Rosemary told me about your daughter...

Why don't we sit down?

Is that her?

-Put it back.

-What is it?

-Nothing.

-It's addressed to Abigail?

It's a birthday card.

Abby would have been 21 the week after she died.

They sent the card back to Diana with her things.

-I'm so sorry.

-Oh, please! Don't pretend you care.

At least this morning you were honest.

No, I was angry. It doesn't mean I don't appreciate the personal cost.

What you've lost.

You lot, with all your supposed expertise.

You don't know what it means!

My lot?

You doctors.

How come not one of you did a thing for Anthony, or for her?

You blame doctors for what happened?

Too slow to react. They should have done more.

They said the force of the blast, the explosion...

What was the point of them being there if they couldn't save her?

Believe me, it's the worst feeling in the world

when you lose a patient, but sometimes you just can't save them.

No matter how much you try.

And then when they repatriated her,

they decided that I wasn't allowed to see her.

Perhaps they thought it was best if you remembered her the way she was?

I'm her mother...

..it was my right.

I needed to see her!

To say goodbye?

It's all right, Diana.

What would you say to Abby if she was still here?

-Doctor Tyler, I don't think...

-What would it be?

-I don't know.

-If you'd seen her that day.

I'd tell her...

I'd tell her that that she was precious...

She was the most precious thing in my life...

She cried on me, many times when her father died

but she was the strong one.

I never told her...

..but I wouldn't have got through it without her.

And I would give anything, anything,

to have her here with me, for her to be safe!

I know we agreed to call it a draw

but we had most of the tokens. We would have won.

Are you still going on about that?

I can't believe we thought that crazy man had been sent by Howard!

Personally, I haven't got over the sight of Heston in combat gear.

I thought I did rather well. Bit of the old Sly Stallone!

More like Dame Edna!

I think we should do another one.

More team building? No way!

No, Valerie's right. It'd be good that.

-QUIZ MASTER:

-OK, then, eyes down.

Question number one -

Gala, Jonagold and Pink Lady

are varieties of which fruit?

How about a staff Karaoke night? Or a Voice-type competition?

Oh, yeah, that would be loads of fun.

-Sounds like my idea of hell!

-Questions number two -

which stadium has been the venue for two - yes - World Cup final matches?

I know that one.

Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

A friend of mine did this Krypton Factor style thing once...

If you're still around, maybe I could thrash you a second time?

I heard about this chocolate-making challenge you can do.

Number three - Pomp & Circumstance March No.1 by Sir Edward William Elgar

is better known as what?

Land of Hope and Glory.

Easy-peasy.

How is she?

Having a rest.

Poor thing, I just wish I could do more.

She's not alone. That's the most important thing.

I lost my husband to cancer, not long before Anthony was killed.

It gave us a bond.

But however hard that was, this is so much worse.

To lose the two people you love most, you can barely comprehend it.

Do you think part of her blames the army,

questions whether she should have let Abby go?

No, absolutely not.

How come?

Diana's from a military family.

Doing your bit for Queen and country,

sacrificing yourself for others, it's who they are.

You make sure she sticks to her appointment?

I'll drive her myself.

That might be a good idea.

Which Beatle led the way across the zebra crossing

on the Abbey Road album cover?

-McCartney.

-Lennon!

Just had a text from Kevin.

Diana Wilkinson has withdrawn her complaint.

So, he grovelled accordingly?

It appears that way. He's not coming tonight.

Which French hero of World War I was tried for treason

after World War II?

Oh, really!

-Mussolini?

-No, he was Italian.

Petain.

"Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers".

Another Voltaire quote?

-Well, like yours, it was only attributed to him.

-Right.

What I'm saying is, how about another quiz?

More of an intellectual challenge?

Exactly. I'll set the questions this time.

You can do what you like. I'll be on holiday.

This piece of music is by which composer?

We could do it when you come back?

Or what about before you go?

As a man who put us through that delightful outward bounds course,

you wouldn't want to miss out on this, would you?

Hi, Ellie. Look, I'm really sorry

but I'm not going to be able to make it tonight.

Yeah, some other time, perhaps.

MUSIC: "Ave Maria" performed by Aaron Neville

# Maria, gratia plena

# Ave, ave dominus

# Dominus tecum

# Benedicta tu in mulieribus

# Et benedictus

# Et benedictus

# Fructus ventris

# Ventris tuae

# Jesus

# Ave

# Maria... #

Nurse Marquez goes...

Buzz!

Nurse Reid goes...

Ding.

Question number one.

"We are trying to conceive, how often do we have sex?"

Not often enough.

I have come to apologise. I am so sorry.

-I did not mean to speak out of turn.

-No.

I have baked you a fruit cake.

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