0:00:03 > 0:00:07CLOCK TICKS
0:00:21 > 0:00:23Oooh!
0:00:31 > 0:00:35Mrs McCarthy? We won! Cheltenham 2-1 Evesham!
0:00:35 > 0:00:39Father, in here! You have a visitor.
0:00:39 > 0:00:42Canon Fox from the Diocesan Office.
0:00:42 > 0:00:44Ah, Father.
0:00:44 > 0:00:46I trust there's nothing wrong?
0:00:46 > 0:00:47Oh, if there were, you could be sure
0:00:47 > 0:00:50Bishop Reynard would be here in person.
0:00:51 > 0:00:55No. Actually, it's about your Christmas Day Mass.
0:00:55 > 0:00:58The nativity procession is the highlight of our calendar.
0:00:58 > 0:01:01It also has a reputation for being somewhat eclectic
0:01:01 > 0:01:05in its interpretation of the Gospel.
0:01:05 > 0:01:06Last year, for instance,
0:01:06 > 0:01:09Our Lady's arrival at the stable was on the back of a goat.
0:01:09 > 0:01:12Well, we had trouble finding a donkey.
0:01:12 > 0:01:15Where the Christ Child was worshipped by, amongst others,
0:01:15 > 0:01:19five kings, two cocker spaniels
0:01:19 > 0:01:21and the Lone Ranger.
0:01:21 > 0:01:22Derek Miller.
0:01:22 > 0:01:26He made a spirited argument that if the sheep had shepherds,
0:01:26 > 0:01:27the oxen should have cowboys.
0:01:27 > 0:01:29It seemed churlish to deny him.
0:01:31 > 0:01:35And then there's your...Sunday school choir.
0:01:36 > 0:01:40What they lack in voice, they make up for in enthusiasm.
0:01:40 > 0:01:42- It is for the children. - Not this year!
0:01:44 > 0:01:49This year, the Duke of Frome is spending Christmas at Montague.
0:01:49 > 0:01:52And, we're informed, will be attending Christmas Mass
0:01:52 > 0:01:53at St Mary's.
0:01:53 > 0:01:56As he's Britain's premier Catholic duke,
0:01:56 > 0:02:00we're keen you don't let the side down, so to speak.
0:02:00 > 0:02:03To wit, I will be attending in person.
0:02:05 > 0:02:07And as the reputation of the diocese
0:02:07 > 0:02:10rests on a somewhat dubious precedent,
0:02:10 > 0:02:14Bishop Reynard thought it judicious to put down a few markers.
0:02:14 > 0:02:19This year, he wants the full biblical line-up.
0:02:19 > 0:02:21He wants wholesome-looking children.
0:02:21 > 0:02:23He wants ox and ass
0:02:23 > 0:02:27and chorales that put King's College, Cambridge to shame.
0:02:27 > 0:02:29Damn it, he wants snow!
0:02:31 > 0:02:34I'm not sure I can stretch to snow.
0:02:34 > 0:02:36Then you'd better get praying.
0:03:35 > 0:03:37Thank you for coming, Father.
0:03:37 > 0:03:39I could curse Monty for not being here.
0:03:39 > 0:03:41Missing the Yuletide ball!
0:03:41 > 0:03:43The great and the good.
0:03:43 > 0:03:44Oh, I appreciate the moral support.
0:03:44 > 0:03:46I'm surprised you need it. The duke and you are cousins.
0:03:46 > 0:03:48You were practically brought up together.
0:03:48 > 0:03:50Oh, John and Diana are lovely.
0:03:53 > 0:03:56- Good morning, Windy. - Hello, Nanny Langton.
0:03:56 > 0:03:59You did well for yourself, for a redhead.
0:04:03 > 0:04:08Diana! John! How lovely to see you!
0:04:08 > 0:04:10You remember Father Brown?
0:04:32 > 0:04:34Holy Mother...!
0:04:39 > 0:04:41(Oh!)
0:04:41 > 0:04:43- He's cold as ice.- Oh, goodness!
0:04:43 > 0:04:46- Poor soul probably froze to death. - Oh!
0:04:47 > 0:04:49May his soul rest in peace.
0:04:49 > 0:04:52That...was my intention,
0:04:52 > 0:04:56until some infernal woman started squawking!
0:05:06 > 0:05:08- (Boo!)- What are you doing here?
0:05:08 > 0:05:11I just wanted to see where you're billeted.
0:05:11 > 0:05:14- Can't you see I've work to do? - You don't say.
0:05:14 > 0:05:16More precious than baby Jesus, this one.
0:05:16 > 0:05:17Don't call him that.
0:05:17 > 0:05:20Why not? He's a miracle, by all accounts.
0:05:20 > 0:05:23What are you doing here?!
0:05:23 > 0:05:25- One of the cases got mixed up with the duke's.- Huh!
0:05:25 > 0:05:27See you around.
0:05:31 > 0:05:34Trouble in trousers, that one.
0:05:34 > 0:05:36And what he sees in you is a mystery.
0:05:41 > 0:05:45Congratulations on the birth of your son and heir.
0:05:45 > 0:05:48I'm grateful for your intercessions, Father.
0:05:48 > 0:05:52Prayer succeeded when medicine failed.
0:05:52 > 0:05:54Scores of doctors and treatments.
0:05:54 > 0:05:56And when we'd finally given up hope...
0:05:56 > 0:05:58Talk of the devil!
0:05:58 > 0:06:00John will hold him.
0:06:00 > 0:06:01He cries when I do.
0:06:01 > 0:06:04I'm not sure that he likes me very much.
0:06:04 > 0:06:06THEY CHUCKLE
0:06:06 > 0:06:08Come here. Hello.
0:06:08 > 0:06:13Such a handsome boy! He looks just like his father.
0:06:13 > 0:06:16So, Windy, where's this husband of yours?
0:06:16 > 0:06:18- Windy?- It's a childhood nickname.
0:06:18 > 0:06:21Windermere by name, bowels like bellows.
0:06:21 > 0:06:23Monty's on tour with Her Majesty, Nanny.
0:06:23 > 0:06:25Oh! God bless her.
0:06:25 > 0:06:30Did John tell you about our diamond jubilee party at Frome?
0:06:30 > 0:06:32Felicia meant the new queen, Nanny.
0:06:32 > 0:06:36I know that. I don't know what her parents were thinking of,
0:06:36 > 0:06:39allowing the girl to marry a Greek!
0:06:42 > 0:06:45We do possess a plentiful supply of cutlery.
0:06:45 > 0:06:47Nature's spoons.
0:06:50 > 0:06:52His name is Michael Negal.
0:06:52 > 0:06:54I found him in the church half-frozen to death,
0:06:54 > 0:06:57so I brought him in for a hot meal.
0:06:57 > 0:06:59Not that I've received any thanks.
0:06:59 > 0:07:04She woke me from a perfectly good sleep, and her food's over-salted.
0:07:08 > 0:07:11This is a harsh winter to be sleeping rough.
0:07:12 > 0:07:14You could perish.
0:07:14 > 0:07:17Oh. Seeing as you ask, maybe I could stay for a bit.
0:07:18 > 0:07:23Odd jobs in return for some grub and a floor in the church.
0:07:26 > 0:07:28I'm afraid that won't be possible.
0:07:29 > 0:07:32But there is a room for you here at the presbytery.
0:07:34 > 0:07:36I hope you know what you're doing.
0:07:37 > 0:07:40The Bible tells us to be hospitable to strangers
0:07:40 > 0:07:42lest they be angels in disguise.
0:07:42 > 0:07:44BELCH!
0:07:44 > 0:07:47Well, in that case, maybe he could take up my offer
0:07:47 > 0:07:50of a hot bath and some clean clothes.
0:07:50 > 0:07:52I'm attached to my dirt.
0:07:52 > 0:07:55We've been travelling companions for a long time.
0:07:55 > 0:07:57Is there an inside privy?
0:07:58 > 0:08:00Upstairs on the left.
0:08:00 > 0:08:03Good. Because this stew will take some shifting.
0:08:05 > 0:08:06BELCH!
0:08:06 > 0:08:08MICHAEL BREAKS WIND
0:08:11 > 0:08:13Time to go to sleep now, David.
0:08:13 > 0:08:15Yes, it is.
0:08:15 > 0:08:17Night-night. Night-night.
0:08:17 > 0:08:18BABY GURGLES
0:08:26 > 0:08:29Old bag's nightcap. They're run off their feet in the kitchen.
0:08:29 > 0:08:31Since when were you so considerate?
0:08:31 > 0:08:33Since they bunged me a bottle of champagne.
0:08:33 > 0:08:36I thought us two could slip away and watch the party.
0:08:36 > 0:08:39- What about Nanny?- She'll be dead to the world in no time.
0:08:41 > 0:08:43- Half an hour. - SHE GIGGLES
0:08:44 > 0:08:47MUSIC: Once In Royal David's City
0:08:47 > 0:08:50LOW CHATTER
0:08:57 > 0:09:00Divine outfit, Mrs M! Oh, good news!
0:09:00 > 0:09:03Harry Bainbridge has come up trumps with a donkey.
0:09:03 > 0:09:04He'll be delivered on Christmas Day.
0:09:04 > 0:09:08Bless you! One less thing to worry about.
0:09:08 > 0:09:09The honour of the parish is at stake.
0:09:09 > 0:09:13We won't stand accused of letting the side down.
0:09:13 > 0:09:15- Where is he?- Basil!
0:09:15 > 0:09:17If I'd known you were in the area, I would have invited you.
0:09:17 > 0:09:20Delightful to see you too, Cousin(!) He's here, I take it?
0:09:22 > 0:09:24Never mind, I'll find him myself.
0:09:25 > 0:09:28- A relative of yours?- Barely.
0:09:28 > 0:09:31Third cousin goodness knows how many times removed,
0:09:31 > 0:09:33and a thoroughly bad lot.
0:09:37 > 0:09:39Enjoying the party, Inspector?
0:09:39 > 0:09:40Does it look like it?
0:09:40 > 0:09:42I hate Christmas.
0:09:42 > 0:09:46I hate parties. And I particularly hate parties with dancing!
0:09:46 > 0:09:49Begging the question, why are you here?
0:09:49 > 0:09:52There speaks the voice of a celibate.
0:09:52 > 0:09:54Keep your eyes peeled when the dancing starts.
0:09:54 > 0:09:575' 7", brown hair, green dress.
0:09:57 > 0:09:59If she asks, you haven't seen me!
0:10:01 > 0:10:03Aren't you excused?
0:10:03 > 0:10:05An attack of gout doesn't get me a red card.
0:10:05 > 0:10:07She merely views it as a challenge.
0:10:11 > 0:10:13A bad run of luck!
0:10:13 > 0:10:16You expect me to settle your gambling debts?
0:10:16 > 0:10:17My credit isn't what it used to be.
0:10:17 > 0:10:20Then you're a damn fool for borrowing off your expectations.
0:10:20 > 0:10:23Think of them as debts of honour.
0:10:23 > 0:10:25We wouldn't want a stain on the family name.
0:10:25 > 0:10:28You're family by default, and you've been staining my name for years.
0:10:28 > 0:10:30No more, Basil!
0:10:31 > 0:10:33From now on, you're on your own.
0:10:34 > 0:10:38If you'll excuse me, I must join my hostess.
0:10:38 > 0:10:39You'll regret this, Cuz!
0:10:44 > 0:10:47My apologies. That was very unbecoming.
0:10:47 > 0:10:49It's Basil who should be apologising.
0:10:49 > 0:10:51Will you excuse me if I go to my room?
0:10:51 > 0:10:54I think I'm starting a headache.
0:10:54 > 0:10:57As long as you don't mind me borrowing your husband for dancing.
0:10:57 > 0:10:59I'll try not to wake you when I come up.
0:11:06 > 0:11:10Forgive me for saying, but Diana doesn't seem herself.
0:11:10 > 0:11:13Oh, it's nothing.
0:11:13 > 0:11:15A touch of the baby blues, according to Nanny.
0:11:17 > 0:11:19APPLAUSE
0:11:38 > 0:11:40MUSIC: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
0:11:44 > 0:11:48My Lord Duke, lords, ladies and gentlemen,
0:11:48 > 0:11:51dancing will begin in the ballroom.
0:11:51 > 0:11:52ANIMATED CHATTER
0:11:52 > 0:11:54Mrs Mallory, 6:00.
0:12:00 > 0:12:01LAUGHTER
0:12:01 > 0:12:06Sorry to disturb your party, sir, but the baby marquess is missing.
0:12:06 > 0:12:10Trusty Goodfellow! What would I do without you? Lead on.
0:12:21 > 0:12:23There's no sign of forced entry.
0:12:23 > 0:12:27My babies' windows are always left open at night
0:12:27 > 0:12:29to let Captain Fresh Air fly in.
0:12:31 > 0:12:34- And you were...?- Watching the party.
0:12:34 > 0:12:36I'm so sorry, Your Grace!
0:12:36 > 0:12:39No-one blames you, Amy. You're entitled to some fun.
0:12:39 > 0:12:41Were you with anyone?
0:12:43 > 0:12:44Oh, you stupid girl!
0:12:44 > 0:12:47I warned you he was trouble.
0:12:47 > 0:12:49George Parkin, my valet.
0:12:49 > 0:12:51Has he been with you long?
0:12:51 > 0:12:54About six months, since leaving the army.
0:12:54 > 0:12:58The problem with soldiers is they can't keep their trousers buttoned.
0:12:58 > 0:13:02And you were in bed the entire time?
0:13:02 > 0:13:06I'm a very light sleeper, if you're suggesting what I think.
0:13:06 > 0:13:07I'm not suggesting anything, Miss...
0:13:07 > 0:13:10It's Nanny Langton to you,
0:13:10 > 0:13:12and I've been minding babies for 50 years.
0:13:12 > 0:13:15- When they wake, I wake.- Yes, ma'am.
0:13:15 > 0:13:17Nanny Langton.
0:13:17 > 0:13:20You're saying the baby didn't wake up?
0:13:20 > 0:13:23And you can write that down in your book.
0:13:23 > 0:13:25Well, what are you waiting for?
0:13:27 > 0:13:29Was anything missing?
0:13:29 > 0:13:31His eiderdown, and lamb.
0:13:31 > 0:13:32It's his favourite toy.
0:13:32 > 0:13:36He's not allowed it at night. Nanny says he'll get crooked teeth.
0:13:36 > 0:13:38But I always put it by his bed so he can see it.
0:13:38 > 0:13:40I fail to see how any of this will find him.
0:13:42 > 0:13:44It appears we're dealing with a kidnapping,
0:13:44 > 0:13:47so you can expect a ransom demand.
0:13:47 > 0:13:51I want extra constables, roadblocks at five miles,
0:13:51 > 0:13:53a full search of the grounds, with dogs,
0:13:53 > 0:13:56and a full search of the house, basement to attic.
0:13:57 > 0:14:03In the meantime, until they make contact, all you can do is wait.
0:14:03 > 0:14:05And we will pray.
0:14:09 > 0:14:10BARKING
0:14:28 > 0:14:29A terrible business.
0:14:29 > 0:14:31We assume it's a kidnapping?
0:14:31 > 0:14:33The police seem to think so.
0:14:33 > 0:14:36Although as yet, there's no ransom demand.
0:14:36 > 0:14:39- Then God willing, he'll be returned by Christmas.- Hm.
0:14:39 > 0:14:42In the meantime, arrangements must proceed as planned.
0:14:42 > 0:14:45I trust everything is shipshape and Bristol?
0:14:46 > 0:14:49We have an ox and an ass.
0:14:49 > 0:14:52The adult choir has been practising for weeks
0:14:52 > 0:14:55and Dafydd Owen has agreed to be soloist.
0:14:55 > 0:14:58He's Eisteddfod champion tenor.
0:14:58 > 0:15:03So we're hoping the Bishop will overlook the fact he's a Methodist.
0:15:03 > 0:15:06Well, it is Christmas.
0:15:06 > 0:15:09And I took it upon myself to take care of the casting,
0:15:09 > 0:15:11so there will be no surprises this year.
0:15:13 > 0:15:15- Donkey's here.- Already?!
0:15:17 > 0:15:20Did you not tell him he wasn't supposed to drop him off until Christmas Day?
0:15:20 > 0:15:22Tell him yourself.
0:15:45 > 0:15:48Mrs Hornby says you're not letting the maids in.
0:15:49 > 0:15:52At least let me get these clothes cleaned.
0:15:52 > 0:15:54I know what they're saying.
0:15:54 > 0:15:56No-one's saying anything.
0:15:56 > 0:15:57That it's my fault.
0:15:57 > 0:15:59Why would they say that?
0:16:01 > 0:16:02Because they know that I'm...
0:16:02 > 0:16:07Because she's got a head filled with nonsense on an empty stomach.
0:16:07 > 0:16:09Beef broth. I made it myself.
0:16:12 > 0:16:14I'm not hungry.
0:16:14 > 0:16:15And you, you, off with you!
0:16:15 > 0:16:18And find something useful to do, or I'll find it for you.
0:16:18 > 0:16:19Yes, Nanny.
0:16:26 > 0:16:28Hello.
0:16:54 > 0:16:58Padre, in case you hadn't noticed, this is a crime scene!
0:16:58 > 0:17:02Goodfellow, I've got the Commissioner, Chief Constable,
0:17:02 > 0:17:04not to mention the Home-ruddy-Secretary
0:17:04 > 0:17:05breathing down my neck,
0:17:05 > 0:17:08so please tell me I've got something to report back!
0:17:08 > 0:17:11They found half-a-dozen sets of fingerprints, sir,
0:17:11 > 0:17:13but no surprises there, it's the gardeners' ladders,
0:17:13 > 0:17:15so they'll have to be eliminated.
0:17:15 > 0:17:18- Still nothing from the kidnappers? - No, sir.
0:17:18 > 0:17:20Inspector Mallory?
0:17:20 > 0:17:23I wonder if you would indulge me in an experiment?
0:17:27 > 0:17:29The ground is soft.
0:17:29 > 0:17:32But the bottom of the ladder has barely sunk in.
0:17:32 > 0:17:35Spare me the riddles and get to the point.
0:17:35 > 0:17:37May I demonstrate?
0:17:44 > 0:17:47- I think the Father's trying to say that...- Thank you, Watson!
0:17:47 > 0:17:52Which means the kidnappers didn't gain entry or exit via the ladder.
0:17:52 > 0:17:56And then went to great lengths to make it look like an outside job.
0:17:56 > 0:17:59It was the Yuletide ball. The entire county was here.
0:17:59 > 0:18:04But of those, how many knew where he was sleeping?
0:18:04 > 0:18:06Or that his windows were open at night?
0:18:06 > 0:18:09Or to take his favourite toy?
0:18:09 > 0:18:10What are you implying?
0:18:10 > 0:18:13If you would let me get a word in edgeways,
0:18:13 > 0:18:17I am deducing that the kidnappers had knowledge of the baby
0:18:17 > 0:18:19and his routines.
0:18:19 > 0:18:23Which suggests an accomplice within the family.
0:18:23 > 0:18:24That's preposterous!
0:18:24 > 0:18:26How many servants accompanied Your Grace?
0:18:26 > 0:18:29Just our nursery maid and my valet.
0:18:30 > 0:18:32There's also the nanny.
0:18:32 > 0:18:35Nanny is not a servant, Inspector, more a member of the family.
0:18:37 > 0:18:39On the subject of family,
0:18:39 > 0:18:43your cousin Mr Urquhart was conspicuously present last night.
0:18:43 > 0:18:45Does anybody know of his whereabouts?
0:18:45 > 0:18:49He's in the Ochre bedroom. Slightly worse for wear, I'm afraid.
0:18:49 > 0:18:51Then I wonder if Your Grace would permit me to wake him?
0:18:56 > 0:18:58MUSIC: The Holly And The Ivy
0:18:58 > 0:19:01He looks a bit miserable.
0:19:01 > 0:19:04You'd be miserable if you had to listen to that caterwauling.
0:19:04 > 0:19:07My choir is in fine fettle, thank you very much!
0:19:07 > 0:19:10They're flat on the top Cs.
0:19:10 > 0:19:12Oh, and you'd know, would you?
0:19:12 > 0:19:15I've sang in the finest choir in existence.
0:19:15 > 0:19:17Huh! And what choir would that be exactly?
0:19:19 > 0:19:20Mind your own business.
0:19:22 > 0:19:23SHE SIGHS
0:19:23 > 0:19:25Mr Urquhart!
0:19:29 > 0:19:32You left the party last night after an argument with the duke.
0:19:34 > 0:19:37Keep the volume down.
0:19:38 > 0:19:42Every word is like a nail in my skull.
0:19:42 > 0:19:47And approximately half an hour before the baby was found missing!
0:19:47 > 0:19:50Can I ask where you went?
0:19:50 > 0:19:53Up here, in search of a bed.
0:19:54 > 0:19:58You were conspicuous by your absence when all the drama was going on.
0:19:58 > 0:20:01I was as drunk as a skunk.
0:20:01 > 0:20:05Until recently, YOU were the duke's heir.
0:20:05 > 0:20:12Two wars have left the male Langtons distinctly thin on the ground.
0:20:12 > 0:20:16Behold, the bottom of the barrel.
0:20:16 > 0:20:20The birth of the marquess must have come as quite a blow.
0:20:20 > 0:20:21Crushing!
0:20:21 > 0:20:25But, as I am first to admit,
0:20:25 > 0:20:29I would have made a spectacularly bad duke.
0:20:31 > 0:20:33If you're suggesting what I think,
0:20:33 > 0:20:36then you're way off the mark, old chap.
0:20:36 > 0:20:40It transpires that the kidnappers may have had an accomplice
0:20:40 > 0:20:42known to the family.
0:20:42 > 0:20:45So I'm sure you'll understand my request
0:20:45 > 0:20:48when I say, don't go anywhere for the time being.
0:20:53 > 0:20:55FAINT BARKING
0:21:00 > 0:21:04Morning, Miss. Can I ask what you're doing here?
0:21:08 > 0:21:11Do you recognise this woman?
0:21:11 > 0:21:12I've never seen her before.
0:21:12 > 0:21:17Which is peculiar as she claims to be the wife of your valet,
0:21:17 > 0:21:21despite him telling my sergeant he was unmarried.
0:21:21 > 0:21:23Parkin?
0:21:23 > 0:21:24I'm sorry, Your Grace.
0:21:24 > 0:21:27He was just out of the army.
0:21:27 > 0:21:29He needed a job and it was a bachelor position.
0:21:29 > 0:21:32A man can only serve one master.
0:21:32 > 0:21:36I'm not his master, I'm his wife.
0:21:36 > 0:21:39And I live in Hambleston.
0:21:39 > 0:21:42So when he was here over Christmas, I just...
0:21:42 > 0:21:44I just wanted to give my husband a Christmas card.
0:21:50 > 0:21:55- READS:- On Christmas morning, under the mistletoe, remember our kisses.
0:21:55 > 0:21:57That's personal.
0:21:57 > 0:21:59I can see that. Very poetic!
0:22:02 > 0:22:05I will leave whenever is convenient, Your Grace.
0:22:05 > 0:22:09I think His Grace has more pressing matters on his mind.
0:22:09 > 0:22:13Indeed. And I won't punish a man for wanting to support his family,
0:22:13 > 0:22:16nor separate him from his wife.
0:22:16 > 0:22:18When...all this is over,
0:22:18 > 0:22:21we'll look at moving both of you into a cottage.
0:22:23 > 0:22:25Thank you.
0:22:29 > 0:22:31You're doing a fine job.
0:22:31 > 0:22:34I was an apprentice to a master carpenter back in the day.
0:22:34 > 0:22:36Back in your daydreams.
0:22:37 > 0:22:39The ass has lost its appetite.
0:22:39 > 0:22:41Is he ill?
0:22:41 > 0:22:42He's missing his friend.
0:22:42 > 0:22:46Oh, you speak Donkey as well now, do you(?)
0:22:52 > 0:22:55If you've finished, you can go to the kitchen for your tea.
0:22:55 > 0:22:56Yes, Nanny.
0:22:56 > 0:22:58Don't say I didn't warn you.
0:23:00 > 0:23:03The likes of him would never be interested in a girl like you.
0:23:05 > 0:23:06BARKING
0:23:10 > 0:23:12WHISTLE
0:23:23 > 0:23:26Can you confirm that this is your son's?
0:23:26 > 0:23:29I'm not sure. Nanny would know.
0:23:33 > 0:23:34I did the embroidery myself.
0:23:37 > 0:23:40This means he's been injured, or worse!
0:23:40 > 0:23:44If he's been kidnapped, they're hardly likely to harm the golden goose.
0:23:44 > 0:23:46Quite.
0:23:46 > 0:23:48It's too soon for alarm.
0:23:48 > 0:23:51We don't even know if it's human blood yet.
0:23:51 > 0:23:54Get that to Scenes of Crime and tell them I want the results yesterday!
0:23:59 > 0:24:04# Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
0:24:04 > 0:24:09# The silent stars go by... #
0:24:11 > 0:24:15That's only half the choir. Where's the other half?
0:24:15 > 0:24:18They're dropping like flies, I'm afraid.
0:24:18 > 0:24:21There's been an outbreak of laryngitis.
0:24:21 > 0:24:22Oh, my mother of God!
0:24:22 > 0:24:26It's Christmas Eve - what are we going to do now?
0:24:26 > 0:24:28Don't worry, Mrs McCarthy.
0:24:28 > 0:24:30We are small but mighty...
0:24:32 > 0:24:34..and Dafydd will carry the day.
0:24:34 > 0:24:40# For Christ is born of Mary
0:24:40 > 0:24:46# And gathered all above... #
0:24:46 > 0:24:50This "unusual" interest started when, exactly?
0:24:50 > 0:24:51The minute he arrived.
0:24:51 > 0:24:55He was always looking for excuses to hang round the nursery.
0:24:55 > 0:24:58Did it occur to you as odd?
0:24:58 > 0:24:59I thought he was...
0:25:00 > 0:25:03You thought he was "paying court".
0:25:03 > 0:25:06And neglected to tell you he had a wife.
0:25:06 > 0:25:08Not that we....
0:25:08 > 0:25:10I'm not that sort of girl.
0:25:11 > 0:25:13I don't doubt it for a second.
0:25:13 > 0:25:15And on the night in question?
0:25:15 > 0:25:18He bought up Nanny's cocoa from the kitchen.
0:25:18 > 0:25:20But I think that was just an excuse to get me out of there so...
0:25:20 > 0:25:23George Parkin brought the nanny's cocoa?
0:25:24 > 0:25:27CLOCK PLAYS A TUNE
0:25:30 > 0:25:34CLOCK CHIMES
0:25:34 > 0:25:37Our thoughts and prayers are with you. How is your wife?
0:25:38 > 0:25:41I'm afraid she's unwell and taken to bed.
0:25:41 > 0:25:44Forgive me for saying but, even before this happened,
0:25:44 > 0:25:46Diana hasn't seemed herself.
0:25:46 > 0:25:49Do you know something?
0:25:49 > 0:25:50Diana left the ball to go to bed.
0:25:52 > 0:25:55But, the next day, I found mud on her gown.
0:25:56 > 0:25:57I expect she went for a walk.
0:25:57 > 0:25:58At night?
0:25:58 > 0:26:00It's not unusual.
0:26:00 > 0:26:03She's had great trouble sleeping since David was born.
0:26:03 > 0:26:05Hardly surprising after what she went through.
0:26:05 > 0:26:07- Nanny!- What do you mean?
0:26:07 > 0:26:08She gets confused.
0:26:08 > 0:26:11We should never have taken her to that dreadful place.
0:26:11 > 0:26:13What place?
0:26:13 > 0:26:15John?
0:26:17 > 0:26:19Diana had complications and needed surgery.
0:26:19 > 0:26:21There wasn't time to get to the hospital,
0:26:21 > 0:26:23so we were directed to a maternity home,
0:26:23 > 0:26:26where there was a doctor attending another birth.
0:26:26 > 0:26:28"Doctor"? Sawbones!
0:26:28 > 0:26:30We nearly lost the both of them.
0:26:30 > 0:26:33But, thanks to God, we didn't.
0:26:33 > 0:26:37The birth announcement said that David was born at Frome.
0:26:37 > 0:26:39I admit the sin of snobbery.
0:26:39 > 0:26:43Well, Cedar House was a facility for unmarried mothers.
0:26:43 > 0:26:46It's hardly an auspicious birthplace for a future Duke.
0:26:46 > 0:26:48KNOCK ON DOOR
0:26:50 > 0:26:53Lady Felicia, I need your permission to make a search.
0:27:03 > 0:27:04Sarge!
0:27:07 > 0:27:10Right. Let's see if we can find George Parkin, shall we?
0:27:44 > 0:27:46Do you recognise this?
0:27:48 > 0:27:51Have trouble sleeping, do we?
0:27:51 > 0:27:55If you'd fought in two wars, then you'd have trouble sleeping.
0:27:58 > 0:28:01Ten years in the Royal Worcester Fusiliers.
0:28:01 > 0:28:04Honourable discharge in February.
0:28:05 > 0:28:09And then, in April, you took employment with the Duke
0:28:09 > 0:28:12after lying about your marital status.
0:28:12 > 0:28:13I explained that.
0:28:14 > 0:28:17Your wife is a very attractive woman.
0:28:17 > 0:28:21Leaving me pondering your interest in Miss Amy who...
0:28:21 > 0:28:25let's just say wouldn't win prizes in a beauty contest.
0:28:26 > 0:28:27Men will be men.
0:28:27 > 0:28:30And a man like you could have his pick.
0:28:30 > 0:28:32I'd wager, under normal circumstances,
0:28:32 > 0:28:34you wouldn't look at her twice.
0:28:34 > 0:28:36And so to the night in question,
0:28:36 > 0:28:40when you brought the Nanny's cocoa to the nursery...
0:28:40 > 0:28:42The kitchen were run off their feet.
0:28:42 > 0:28:45And here's the coincidence.
0:28:45 > 0:28:50The dregs of the cocoa were tested and found to contain Nembutal.
0:28:51 > 0:28:55Coincidentally, the very same drug we found in your possession.
0:28:56 > 0:28:59Like you say - coincidence.
0:29:00 > 0:29:02Too many for my liking.
0:29:02 > 0:29:04So I'll ask you the question again -
0:29:04 > 0:29:06who were you working with?
0:29:06 > 0:29:08And I'll tell you again -
0:29:08 > 0:29:10it had nothing to do with me.
0:29:15 > 0:29:16Oh. Anything, sir?
0:29:16 > 0:29:18A big, fat nothing.
0:29:18 > 0:29:19Hm.
0:29:19 > 0:29:21The Chief Constable wants you to call him back,
0:29:21 > 0:29:23and Mrs Mallory phoned again to remind you
0:29:23 > 0:29:26that the shops shut early on Christmas Eve.
0:29:28 > 0:29:29Padre.
0:29:30 > 0:29:34I don't suppose you're here to wish me a merry Christmas.
0:29:34 > 0:29:37I heard that you had made an arrest and I was wondering...
0:29:37 > 0:29:39If you could have a good snoop?
0:29:39 > 0:29:41..if I could do anything?
0:29:41 > 0:29:45Only if you could add professional torturer to your list of skills.
0:29:45 > 0:29:46So he's admitted nothing?
0:29:46 > 0:29:49And he's as guilty as sin. I can smell it on him.
0:29:50 > 0:29:52I want to see my husband.
0:29:52 > 0:29:54Out of the question.
0:29:54 > 0:29:58He's under arrest on suspicion of conspiracy to kidnap.
0:29:58 > 0:30:01But as you're here, Mrs Parkin, maybe we could have a chat?
0:30:01 > 0:30:03I've nothing to say.
0:30:03 > 0:30:06I don't need to remind you that a baby is missing.
0:30:07 > 0:30:11So if there's anything at all you want to get off your chest...?
0:30:13 > 0:30:16I can tell you this.
0:30:16 > 0:30:20I swear on God's word that my husband is innocent.
0:30:22 > 0:30:25Then you'd better pray he turns up without a scratch,
0:30:25 > 0:30:28or your husband will be facing a murder charge.
0:30:28 > 0:30:31And there isn't a jury in England that wouldn't see him hanged!
0:30:34 > 0:30:35You're making a mistake.
0:30:35 > 0:30:37See her out, Sergeant.
0:30:37 > 0:30:39Yes, sir.
0:30:39 > 0:30:41- This way, madam. - I-I just want to speak to him.
0:30:41 > 0:30:43Is that really too much to ask?
0:30:46 > 0:30:49CHURCH BELL TOLLS
0:30:55 > 0:30:57Merry Christmas, my Lady.
0:30:57 > 0:31:00Merry Christmas, Father. I came to light a candle for David.
0:31:07 > 0:31:09I take it there's still no ransom.
0:31:10 > 0:31:12John's beside himself.
0:31:13 > 0:31:16He's determined to attend Christmas Mass, however.
0:31:18 > 0:31:21It seems terrible to be celebrating the birth of one child
0:31:21 > 0:31:25- when your own is.... - BABY CRIES
0:31:27 > 0:31:29BABY GIGGLES
0:31:31 > 0:31:33Hello, David.
0:31:34 > 0:31:36Hello.
0:31:36 > 0:31:38- MALLORY:- 'Back with his parents, sir.'
0:31:39 > 0:31:41Not a scratch on him.
0:31:41 > 0:31:44At least it seems he was well looked after.
0:31:44 > 0:31:46Indeed it is, sir.
0:31:48 > 0:31:50Yes, sir. And to you, too.
0:31:52 > 0:31:54I suppose that means Christmas dinner with the family.
0:31:54 > 0:31:56You suppose wrong.
0:31:56 > 0:31:58The baby may be back,
0:31:58 > 0:32:00but his kidnappers are still at large.
0:32:01 > 0:32:03Well, cheer up.
0:32:03 > 0:32:04Who'd want to be stuck at home,
0:32:04 > 0:32:07surrounded by stockings and screaming children,
0:32:07 > 0:32:10when there's villains to apprehend?
0:32:24 > 0:32:26Once we nabbed the valet,
0:32:26 > 0:32:29the kidnappers knew we were closing in and panicked.
0:32:29 > 0:32:31You still think he's involved?
0:32:31 > 0:32:35He's guilty as Bluebeard, and his accomplice is still out there.
0:32:35 > 0:32:37Was the church locked after Midnight Mass?
0:32:37 > 0:32:39The church is never locked.
0:32:39 > 0:32:41And the baby was found at seven in the morning,
0:32:41 > 0:32:44- which gives us a window of approximately...- Sir!
0:32:46 > 0:32:49Your secret's safe with me, Padre.
0:32:54 > 0:32:58- Merry Christmas.- Ah, yes, and merry Christmas to you too.
0:32:58 > 0:33:00DOOR CLOSES
0:33:04 > 0:33:08Dafydd's down with the laryngitis now.
0:33:08 > 0:33:09Could be worse.
0:33:09 > 0:33:13We've no soloist, we've half a choir and a missing donkey.
0:33:14 > 0:33:17Exactly how could it be worse?
0:33:17 > 0:33:20DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES
0:33:25 > 0:33:27You slept in the church last night.
0:33:27 > 0:33:29Well, it's better than up there.
0:33:29 > 0:33:34The mattress is all lumpy and you snore like an elephant in heat.
0:33:34 > 0:33:35I have a question.
0:33:35 > 0:33:37Oh, I hate questions.
0:33:37 > 0:33:41But as it's Christmas, I'll let you have one. And an answer.
0:33:41 > 0:33:43The sacristy door was locked,
0:33:43 > 0:33:45which means that anyone entering the church
0:33:45 > 0:33:47would have to pass by the confessional.
0:33:47 > 0:33:48That's not a question.
0:33:51 > 0:33:52Who did you see?
0:33:57 > 0:33:58Jocabed.
0:33:58 > 0:34:00Now, what's that supposed to mean?
0:34:00 > 0:34:02That's two questions. And I have places to be.
0:34:02 > 0:34:06And where do you have to be that's so important on Christmas?
0:34:06 > 0:34:09I have to see a sheep about a donkey.
0:34:09 > 0:34:11- Talking in riddles as usual. - DOOR CLOSES
0:34:11 > 0:34:14And who is Jocabed when he's at home?
0:34:14 > 0:34:15She.
0:34:16 > 0:34:18Moses' mother.
0:34:18 > 0:34:19SHE GASPS
0:34:19 > 0:34:23Who put the child in a basket and hid it in the bulrushes.
0:34:23 > 0:34:26Where he was found by Pharaoh's daughter...
0:34:26 > 0:34:27and raised a prince.
0:34:29 > 0:34:31Well, now, where are YOU off to?
0:34:31 > 0:34:34Canon Fox will be here...
0:34:34 > 0:34:35SHE SIGHS
0:34:35 > 0:34:37..in an hour
0:34:38 > 0:34:41Have you news about my husband?
0:34:41 > 0:34:42HE CLEARS HIS THROAT
0:34:44 > 0:34:45He's still under arrest,
0:34:45 > 0:34:48and the police are looking for his accomplice.
0:34:48 > 0:34:51Contrary to appearance, the Inspector is no fool,
0:34:51 > 0:34:54and it's only a matter of time before he works it out.
0:34:55 > 0:34:56Works out what?
0:34:57 > 0:34:59Mind if I sit down?
0:35:04 > 0:35:06HE GRUNTS
0:35:10 > 0:35:12That it was you who left the baby in the church.
0:35:15 > 0:35:17You-you don't understand.
0:35:17 > 0:35:20I understand a lot more than you think.
0:35:20 > 0:35:23I know that David was born in Cedar House...
0:35:24 > 0:35:28..and that another mother gave birth that night.
0:35:30 > 0:35:32Was that woman you?
0:35:33 > 0:35:35(Yes.)
0:35:35 > 0:35:38SHE STRAINS AND SCREAMS
0:35:38 > 0:35:40The Duchess of Frome has just arrived
0:35:40 > 0:35:42with suspected pre-eclampsia.
0:35:42 > 0:35:45Get some drugs in her and get it out as quickly as possible.
0:35:48 > 0:35:50Forgive me...
0:35:53 > 0:35:58..but, um, I thought that your poetic skills
0:35:58 > 0:36:00left much to be desired.
0:36:01 > 0:36:04Until I realised that is was an acrostic.
0:36:06 > 0:36:08You swore on God's word...
0:36:09 > 0:36:11..that your husband was innocent.
0:36:11 > 0:36:15And I think that you were telling the truth.
0:36:17 > 0:36:19Because you can't steal...
0:36:19 > 0:36:20what is yours.
0:36:23 > 0:36:24HE CLEARS HIS THROAT
0:36:24 > 0:36:26"OUR SON SAFE."
0:36:28 > 0:36:30They are the thieves.
0:36:30 > 0:36:33They stole our child.
0:36:33 > 0:36:34Where's my baby?
0:36:34 > 0:36:37I'm afraid he didn't survive the night.
0:36:37 > 0:36:38No!
0:36:39 > 0:36:42- That's not true. You're lying! - Now then...
0:36:42 > 0:36:45- Please say you're lying! - There's no need for hysterics.
0:36:45 > 0:36:47You'd only have given him up for adoption.
0:36:47 > 0:36:48'Wasn't true.'
0:36:50 > 0:36:53We were keeping him.
0:36:53 > 0:36:56George and I were getting married as soon as he was back from Korea.
0:36:56 > 0:37:00Instead, he returned to find his son was dead.
0:37:02 > 0:37:04How did you know?
0:37:05 > 0:37:07When I saw this.
0:37:18 > 0:37:24When he was born, I saw it as clearly as I see you.
0:37:24 > 0:37:25BABY CRIES
0:37:25 > 0:37:27Is it... Is it a boy or girl?
0:37:27 > 0:37:32'And I remember thinking, if it was a girl, we'd call her Stella.'
0:37:32 > 0:37:33Star.
0:37:33 > 0:37:35And what if it was a boy?
0:37:35 > 0:37:38Jacob, after my father.
0:37:40 > 0:37:44When George got the job, it wasn't to...
0:37:46 > 0:37:47Not at first.
0:37:49 > 0:37:55We just wanted to know that he was happy and loved.
0:37:57 > 0:37:58That's rich.
0:37:59 > 0:38:02Left in the care of a senile old woman
0:38:02 > 0:38:06while his so-called "mother" could hardly even bear to look at him.
0:38:06 > 0:38:08'All we did was take back what was ours.
0:38:09 > 0:38:12'He didn't make a sound.
0:38:12 > 0:38:15'It was like he recognised me.'
0:38:20 > 0:38:22Ah!
0:38:22 > 0:38:24'The nightdress would have given him away at once,
0:38:24 > 0:38:25'so I had to get rid of it.'
0:38:27 > 0:38:30Ah. The blood was yours.
0:38:31 > 0:38:32They thought he was dead.
0:38:34 > 0:38:38They would have hanged his own father for murder.
0:38:38 > 0:38:39HE PUFFS
0:38:41 > 0:38:43You could have gone to the police.
0:38:45 > 0:38:48The word of a servant over that of a duke?
0:38:49 > 0:38:52The word of a duke...
0:38:52 > 0:38:54is NOTHING to God.
0:38:57 > 0:38:58How...?
0:39:00 > 0:39:03Where on Earth did you find him?
0:39:03 > 0:39:06They share a field. They don't like being separated.
0:39:08 > 0:39:10And where are you off to now?
0:39:11 > 0:39:14Oh... Come on.
0:39:15 > 0:39:16Come on.
0:39:36 > 0:39:37God heard your prayers.
0:39:40 > 0:39:42And sent us a Christmas miracle.
0:39:45 > 0:39:46What can I do for you, Father?
0:39:46 > 0:39:48I came to offer my condolences
0:39:48 > 0:39:50on the death of your son.
0:40:01 > 0:40:03I suppose I always knew the truth would out.
0:40:04 > 0:40:06I can explain.
0:40:06 > 0:40:07I can't wait to hear it.
0:40:09 > 0:40:10Diana nearly died.
0:40:12 > 0:40:15She needed an operation and it caused...
0:40:17 > 0:40:20The doctor said that she would never bear another child.
0:40:20 > 0:40:23And as for our son, he was weak.
0:40:23 > 0:40:24Fighting for his life.
0:40:24 > 0:40:26- COUGHING - God gives strength
0:40:26 > 0:40:27to those that need it.
0:40:29 > 0:40:31He gave this one strength enough for two.
0:40:32 > 0:40:35A misbegotten by-blow destined for adoption.
0:40:35 > 0:40:39Your son carries the weight of destiny on his shoulders.
0:40:40 > 0:40:42They seem such fragile shoulders.
0:40:43 > 0:40:45Your Grace...
0:40:45 > 0:40:48Your Grace? There's no need for alarm. It's good news.
0:40:48 > 0:40:52The Marquess has rallied and is out of danger.
0:40:52 > 0:40:53Would you like to hold your son?
0:41:01 > 0:41:04I'm afraid he became poorly and died during the night.
0:41:04 > 0:41:06It's a shame.
0:41:06 > 0:41:08There's a waiting list for boys.
0:41:09 > 0:41:10At least he won't be mourned.
0:41:13 > 0:41:15It's for the best.
0:41:16 > 0:41:20You knew, but you told no-one.
0:41:23 > 0:41:25We don't expect your sort to understand.
0:41:26 > 0:41:29Centuries of duty and obligation,
0:41:29 > 0:41:33destroyed in a generation by a black sheep named Urquhart.
0:41:35 > 0:41:37Did you tell your wife?
0:41:37 > 0:41:39That the child she'd prayed for,
0:41:39 > 0:41:42the only child she would ever bear was dead?
0:41:42 > 0:41:45Someone else would only have adopted him. No harm done.
0:41:45 > 0:41:46No harm?
0:41:48 > 0:41:52A mother who mourned him day and night.
0:41:53 > 0:41:59And a father in prison for kidnap.
0:42:01 > 0:42:03Parkin?
0:42:05 > 0:42:07Oh, dear God, what have I done?
0:42:07 > 0:42:09Nothing.
0:42:09 > 0:42:11You've done nothing.
0:42:11 > 0:42:14Do you think anyone will pay heed to these ramblings?
0:42:14 > 0:42:17Listen to Nanny, John.
0:42:17 > 0:42:19Think of your position.
0:42:19 > 0:42:20His position...
0:42:22 > 0:42:24..means NOTHING to God.
0:42:24 > 0:42:26BABY FUSSES
0:42:28 > 0:42:30There, now. Ssh, ssh, ssh...
0:42:30 > 0:42:31What must I do?
0:42:35 > 0:42:37What any man would do.
0:42:42 > 0:42:43I don't defend my actions.
0:42:45 > 0:42:48But had I known he was wanted, I would never have kept silent.
0:42:51 > 0:42:54That woman stole my child.
0:42:54 > 0:42:56She acted on my behalf.
0:42:56 > 0:42:58The responsibility is mine and mine alone.
0:43:01 > 0:43:03I told myself it was for others.
0:43:04 > 0:43:06To spare my wife's grief, to...
0:43:07 > 0:43:09..safeguard our family name, but in truth...
0:43:12 > 0:43:16..it was my selfish desire for a son that blinded my integrity.
0:43:18 > 0:43:20What's to be done?
0:43:23 > 0:43:26I will inform the authorities and take my punishment
0:43:26 > 0:43:28like the honourable man I once was.
0:43:31 > 0:43:32And may God forgive me.
0:43:32 > 0:43:33That's not in doubt.
0:43:35 > 0:43:37The question is, Hannah,
0:43:37 > 0:43:40can you find it in your heart to show mercy?
0:43:44 > 0:43:47I lost one son.
0:43:47 > 0:43:48You've lost two.
0:43:50 > 0:43:52It's punishment enough for any man.
0:43:58 > 0:44:00May I say goodbye?
0:44:14 > 0:44:15You be good for your parents.
0:44:15 > 0:44:17Hmm?
0:44:19 > 0:44:20Make them proud.
0:44:41 > 0:44:43DOOR CLOSES
0:44:48 > 0:44:50- MALLORY:- The babies were
0:44:50 > 0:44:53"accidentally" switched at birth?
0:44:55 > 0:44:59Lest there be any doubt, I've informed the relevant authorities
0:44:59 > 0:45:02including the Chief Inspector and the Home Secretary.
0:45:04 > 0:45:06And this has only just come to light
0:45:06 > 0:45:09due to the timely intervention of Father Brown.
0:45:13 > 0:45:15Oh, I'm late for Mass.
0:45:16 > 0:45:19And Mrs McCarthy will no doubt be having an apoplexy.
0:45:26 > 0:45:29I trust the case is now closed
0:45:29 > 0:45:30and Parkin will be released
0:45:30 > 0:45:33so that he can spend Christmas with his wife and...
0:45:35 > 0:45:36..and child.
0:45:39 > 0:45:41I'm very sorry for your loss.
0:45:44 > 0:45:46Thank you, Inspector.
0:45:53 > 0:45:55Is everything all right, sir?
0:45:56 > 0:45:58The thing about kids is...
0:45:59 > 0:46:03..they might be pains in the backside,
0:46:03 > 0:46:05but at least they're your pains in the backside.
0:46:07 > 0:46:09Amen to that.
0:46:18 > 0:46:21- FOX:- So we have a half-strength choir and no soloist.
0:46:21 > 0:46:26On the bright side, there is a donkey albeit with no passenger.
0:46:26 > 0:46:28I assume Our Lady will be making an appearance?
0:46:28 > 0:46:31Yes, yes. Peggy Harrington.
0:46:31 > 0:46:32This year's Queen of the May.
0:46:32 > 0:46:35Lady Felicia has just gone to fetch her.
0:46:35 > 0:46:38Bad news, I'm afraid.
0:46:38 > 0:46:41It seems Peggy received a pair of roller skates from Father Christmas.
0:46:41 > 0:46:44And what has that got to do with the price of figs?
0:46:44 > 0:46:45Where is she?
0:46:45 > 0:46:46The Cottage Hospital
0:46:46 > 0:46:49with a sprained ankle and a concussion.
0:46:49 > 0:46:51Chin up, Mrs M. We'll just have to improvise.
0:46:59 > 0:47:02I knew you'd do the right thing.
0:47:02 > 0:47:05I don't dare hope for your forgiveness.
0:47:06 > 0:47:11When he looked at me, I saw hatred in his eyes.
0:47:12 > 0:47:14I thought it was me.
0:47:14 > 0:47:16That I was going mad.
0:47:16 > 0:47:22That I was wicked and unnatural for not loving him.
0:47:23 > 0:47:25Now I think he knew.
0:47:27 > 0:47:29We both knew.
0:47:29 > 0:47:31It was an unforgivable deception.
0:47:31 > 0:47:34You did it because you love me, John.
0:47:34 > 0:47:36I won't hate you for that.
0:47:38 > 0:47:40Inspector Mallory.
0:47:40 > 0:47:42Happy Christmas.
0:47:42 > 0:47:45Erm... I wonder if I might beg a favour?
0:47:47 > 0:47:49Shall we make a start?
0:48:04 > 0:48:09# Once in royal David's city
0:48:09 > 0:48:14# Stood a lowly cattle shed
0:48:14 > 0:48:20# Where a mother lay her baby
0:48:20 > 0:48:24# In a manger for his bed
0:48:24 > 0:48:30# Mary was that mother mild
0:48:30 > 0:48:35# Jesus Christ, her little child
0:48:36 > 0:48:41# He came down to Earth from Heaven
0:48:41 > 0:48:46# Who is God and Lord of all
0:48:46 > 0:48:51# And his shelter was a stable
0:48:51 > 0:48:56# And his cradle was a stall... #
0:48:57 > 0:49:00And they found Mary and Joseph
0:49:00 > 0:49:03and the Infant lying in a manger.
0:49:05 > 0:49:08And seeing, they understood the word
0:49:08 > 0:49:11that had been spoken to them concerning this child.
0:49:13 > 0:49:17- This is the word of the Lord. ALL:- Thanks be to God.
0:49:17 > 0:49:20And now, we will stand
0:49:20 > 0:49:23and sing hymn number 35.
0:49:23 > 0:49:26ORGAN PLAYING While Shepherds Watched
0:49:31 > 0:49:32Are you still unwell?
0:49:34 > 0:49:35The doctor came.
0:49:36 > 0:49:37I'm not ill, John.
0:49:39 > 0:49:40I'm with child.
0:49:40 > 0:49:43Around four months he said.
0:49:43 > 0:49:47# The angel of the Lord came down
0:49:47 > 0:49:52# And glory shone around
0:49:54 > 0:49:57# Fear not, said he
0:49:57 > 0:50:00# For mighty dread... #
0:50:00 > 0:50:03- I am sorry. - Of course you must go.
0:50:03 > 0:50:06We feel terrible leaving you alone on Christmas day.
0:50:06 > 0:50:08Oh, don't worry about me.
0:50:08 > 0:50:11I'll be fine with a few brandy cherries and the Queen's speech.
0:50:11 > 0:50:13She will not be alone.
0:50:13 > 0:50:16Not when there's turkey enough for ten in the Presbytery.
0:50:16 > 0:50:18Gosh. Really?
0:50:18 > 0:50:21Yes. You can help me peel the sprouts.
0:50:21 > 0:50:22Of course.
0:50:26 > 0:50:29Goodbye, Father, and thank you for everything.
0:50:30 > 0:50:32God be with you both.
0:50:32 > 0:50:36Please convey my compliments to Bishop Reynard and inform him
0:50:36 > 0:50:40I've never experienced a more uplifting Mass.
0:50:40 > 0:50:43Well, we aim to please.
0:50:55 > 0:50:57They're full of seasonal spirit.
0:50:57 > 0:51:01Although I won't be much of a Santa Claus this year.
0:51:01 > 0:51:04Still, it's not all about presents, is it?
0:51:04 > 0:51:06Actually, sir, I did some shopping myself yesterday
0:51:06 > 0:51:08and took the liberty
0:51:08 > 0:51:10just in case you didn't get time.
0:51:10 > 0:51:13There's a model Spitfire and one of those music boxes
0:51:13 > 0:51:14with the ballerina
0:51:14 > 0:51:16and a bottle of Elizabeth Arvon,
0:51:16 > 0:51:18which Mrs Goodfellow is very partial to.
0:51:23 > 0:51:24Thank you, Sergeant.
0:51:24 > 0:51:28That's...very thoughtful.
0:51:28 > 0:51:29You're welcome, Sir.
0:51:31 > 0:51:32Merry Christmas.
0:51:34 > 0:51:36Merry Christmas, Goodfellow.
0:51:43 > 0:51:45Best be off. Donkey needs feeding.
0:51:54 > 0:51:56Would you get a move on?
0:51:56 > 0:51:58At this rate, we'll be eating them raw.
0:52:04 > 0:52:07Oh, you really don't know how to peel a sprout, do you?
0:52:07 > 0:52:10There's more than one way to skin a cat, Mrs M.
0:52:10 > 0:52:15Yes, well, the next time I meet a cat peeling sprouts like that,
0:52:15 > 0:52:17- I'll make sure...- Mrs M.
0:52:17 > 0:52:19Another sherry.
0:52:19 > 0:52:20Oh! Thank you.
0:52:22 > 0:52:24Absent friends.
0:52:26 > 0:52:28Happy Christmas, Sid.
0:52:28 > 0:52:29- Happy Christmas, Sid. - Happy Christmas.
0:52:34 > 0:52:37Now, where has that Michael got to?
0:52:37 > 0:52:40He went to feed the donkey.
0:52:40 > 0:52:42He's nothing but trouble that man.
0:52:44 > 0:52:46Are you sure that's where he went?
0:52:46 > 0:52:48I don't see any footprints.
0:52:52 > 0:52:54Oh. Perhaps he's a Christmas miracle.
0:52:54 > 0:52:57Now you're being ridiculous.
0:52:57 > 0:52:59The thing about miracles
0:52:59 > 0:53:00is that they do happen.