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0:00:02 > 0:00:05- # O Come All Ye Faithful #
0:00:11 > 0:00:14- When I hear children - carol singing...
0:00:14 > 0:00:17- ..a wave of nostalgia - sweeps over me.
0:00:18 > 0:00:22- Christmas takes me back to my - childhood, when life was simpler...
0:00:22 > 0:00:26- ..and we all knew that Father - Christmas came down the chimney...
0:00:26 > 0:00:29- ..ate mince pies and drank sherry.
0:00:29 > 0:00:32- Yes, Christmas is full - of sweet memories...
0:00:32 > 0:00:36- ..even for a fool - like Dan the Blackguard.
0:00:36 > 0:00:41- Well, it was true of all the - Liquorice Allsorts, to be honest.
0:01:13 > 0:01:15- Now Daniel, come on.
0:01:15 > 0:01:17- Now Daniel, come on. - - But there's a fortnight to go!
0:01:17 > 0:01:19- Dan, don't be a Scrooge.
0:01:19 > 0:01:22- The season of goodwill, Daniel.
0:01:22 > 0:01:24- The season of goodwill, Daniel. - - Alright.
0:01:27 > 0:01:29- Crikey, you've given two bob!
0:01:29 > 0:01:31- Crikey, you've given two bob! - - No need to be a Scrooge.
0:01:33 > 0:01:36- Well done. Who's the treasurer?
0:01:36 > 0:01:37- Jonathan.
0:01:38 > 0:01:39- Here you are, Jonathan.
0:01:39 > 0:01:43- Here you are, Jonathan. - - Thank you, Major. Merry Christmas.
0:01:44 > 0:01:45- How much have we got?
0:01:45 > 0:01:47- How much have we got? - - Let's count it first.
0:01:47 > 0:01:50- Look, two shillings!
0:01:52 > 0:01:56- That's where you're wrong. - It's two pesetas.
0:01:58 > 0:02:00- That was generous of you, Dan.
0:02:00 > 0:02:02- That was generous of you, Dan. - - I've always been the same.
0:02:03 > 0:02:06- It's better to give than to receive.
0:02:07 > 0:02:08- Is Annie in the pageant?
0:02:08 > 0:02:10- Is Annie in the pageant? - - Yes - Herod's wife.
0:02:10 > 0:02:11- Who's Herod?
0:02:12 > 0:02:13- The bloke who killed the babies!
0:02:13 > 0:02:17- The bloke who killed the babies! - - Yes, but who's playing the part?
0:02:17 > 0:02:20- Sorry. Twm, I think.
0:02:20 > 0:02:23- What's Percy, then? The donkey?
0:02:23 > 0:02:26- No, the innkeeper, whatever that is.
0:02:27 > 0:02:29- The lodgings bloke, mun.
0:02:29 > 0:02:33- They could have found us three - a part in the pageant.
0:02:33 > 0:02:37- You and your pageant! - Christmas is Santa Claus.
0:02:38 > 0:02:43- # Who comes creeping through - the night, as quiet as a mouse
0:02:43 > 0:02:47- # His beard so long, his hair so - white, he's just outside our house.
0:02:53 > 0:02:58- According to tradition, one of - the wise men should be black.
0:02:59 > 0:03:04- However, no such person - resides here in Pontafon.
0:03:04 > 0:03:07- What about the new Indian take-away?
0:03:07 > 0:03:09- Pardon, Mrs Doyle?
0:03:09 > 0:03:11- Pardon, Mrs Doyle? - - Nothing, Mr Joseph.
0:03:12 > 0:03:16- Well, an Indian take-away - has opened in Chemical Row.
0:03:17 > 0:03:18- The Star of India.
0:03:18 > 0:03:22- The Star of India. - - Star of India - Star of Bethlehem.
0:03:24 > 0:03:28- Who owns the Star of India?
0:03:28 > 0:03:31- I don't know. They say he's a Sikh.
0:03:32 > 0:03:35- Seek, and ye shall find, Mr Joseph.
0:03:40 > 0:03:42- Very good, Mr Thomas.
0:03:42 > 0:03:45- He's not a real Sikh, mind.
0:03:45 > 0:03:47- We'll see. >
0:03:48 > 0:03:53- Let's proceed. I'll read - the wise men's lines for now.
0:03:55 > 0:03:59- We have followed the bright star
0:03:59 > 0:04:02- Bringing the child gifts from afar.
0:04:10 > 0:04:12- Bringing the child gifts from afar.
0:04:17 > 0:04:19- Sorry.
0:04:19 > 0:04:23- The signs are a mystery to me.
0:04:23 > 0:04:26- I'll consult the astrologers - for clarity.
0:04:27 > 0:04:29- Thank you, your Royal Highness.
0:04:31 > 0:04:36- Prithee, husband, - should we not prepare dinner?
0:04:37 > 0:04:39- Comestibles, Mrs Doyle.
0:04:40 > 0:04:42- Comestibles.
0:04:43 > 0:04:45- Sorry, Mr Joseph. I'll try it again
0:04:46 > 0:04:49- I think we should take - a short break...
0:04:50 > 0:04:53- ..before moving on - to the next scene.
0:04:54 > 0:04:56- Thank God. I'm sweating like a pig.
0:05:05 > 0:05:08- Isn't cuddling nice? >
0:05:08 > 0:05:11- I don't know. - I've never done it before. >
0:05:12 > 0:05:16- I can believe that. - We'd better get rid of this. >
0:05:18 > 0:05:23- That's better. PC Evans never wore - his helmet behind the counter.
0:05:34 > 0:05:37- What's that singing?
0:05:38 > 0:05:44- Carol singers telling us to come to - Bethlehem, but we'll we stay here.
0:05:46 > 0:05:49- Merry Christmas to you both!
0:05:51 > 0:05:53- You say something first.
0:05:53 > 0:05:55- Like what?
0:05:55 > 0:05:58- Like what? - - Something about the weather.
0:06:00 > 0:06:03- They're hopeless.
0:06:04 > 0:06:06- Have you heard the weather forecast?
0:06:06 > 0:06:09- Have you heard the weather forecast? - - No, no, that's an anachronism.
0:06:10 > 0:06:12- This is the first century.
0:06:12 > 0:06:15- There was no radio or TV. - Try again.
0:06:16 > 0:06:18- Can I smoke in here?
0:06:18 > 0:06:20- Not here!
0:06:22 > 0:06:26- It's going to rain tomorrow - - a deep depression over Iceland.
0:06:27 > 0:06:28- Stop!
0:06:28 > 0:06:34- I think I'd better script - the shepherds' dialogue.
0:06:34 > 0:06:37- Ad libbing is a dangerous thing. >
0:06:38 > 0:06:40- Mr Joseph!
0:06:40 > 0:06:42- Mr Joseph! - - Yes, Miss Davies?
0:06:44 > 0:06:48- Can I go home now? - I have to make supper for our Dan.
0:06:48 > 0:06:52- That's quite alright. It's time - we all thought of sustenance.
0:06:54 > 0:06:59- The next rehearsal will be - at 7 o'clock on Friday evening.
0:07:00 > 0:07:02- We should have a party. >
0:07:03 > 0:07:04- What sort of party?
0:07:04 > 0:07:08- What sort of party? - - A Christmas party. - Dan could be Santa Claus.
0:07:09 > 0:07:12- Is there something wrong with you?
0:07:13 > 0:07:17- You're like kids. - Santa Claus, be damned!
0:07:18 > 0:07:20- What's wrong with Santa Claus?
0:07:20 > 0:07:24- Nothing. We're trying to get Dan - to dress up as Santa.
0:07:24 > 0:07:29- Excellent, Daniel! Did you see - the advert in last night's Post?
0:07:30 > 0:07:34- Skewen Co-op want a Santa Claus - Christmas week.
0:07:35 > 0:07:37- I'll get the paper for you.
0:07:37 > 0:07:41- I've always wanted to be - a Father Christmas in a shop.
0:07:41 > 0:07:44- Grow up, for pity's sake.
0:07:44 > 0:07:47- Giving the children pleasure.
0:07:47 > 0:07:49- Giving the children pleasure. - - < Quite right, Sam.
0:07:49 > 0:07:52- Kids today - don't believe in anything.
0:07:53 > 0:07:54- Here you are.
0:07:55 > 0:07:56- What does it say?
0:07:56 > 0:08:01- What does it say? - - "Wanted. Three able men who'd like - to spread some Christmas cheer...
0:08:01 > 0:08:03- "..and bring relief to the needy.
0:08:03 > 0:08:06- "If you could look like Santa...
0:08:06 > 0:08:11- "..contact the manager, Co-op - Stores, High Street, Skewen."
0:08:15 > 0:08:19- Fear not, gentle shepherd folk...
0:08:20 > 0:08:23- ..guarding your flocks - on the slopes.
0:08:24 > 0:08:27- I am an angel from above
0:08:27 > 0:08:30- Bringing tidings of joy and love
0:08:32 > 0:08:35- Hark! the choir is singing gaily...
0:08:36 > 0:08:38- What are you doing?
0:08:39 > 0:08:41- Practising.
0:08:41 > 0:08:42- Practising. - - Practising what?
0:08:43 > 0:08:45- The pageant. The angel's message.
0:08:47 > 0:08:49- Tell the angel to make supper.
0:08:50 > 0:08:52- Santa Claus is starving.
0:08:53 > 0:08:55- What do you mean, Santa Claus?
0:08:55 > 0:09:00- # Who comes creeping through - the night, as quiet as a mouse?
0:09:01 > 0:09:06- # His beard so long, his hair so - white, he's just outside our house.
0:09:06 > 0:09:09- Yes, very good. >
0:09:10 > 0:09:14- Thank you very much. - I'll get over as soon as I can.
0:09:16 > 0:09:18- That's settled.
0:09:18 > 0:09:20- Who were you phoning?
0:09:20 > 0:09:22- Who were you phoning? - - The manager of Skewen Co-op.
0:09:23 > 0:09:24- Why did you phone him?
0:09:24 > 0:09:27- Why did you phone him? - - You don't need to know everything.
0:09:27 > 0:09:29- I suppose not.
0:09:30 > 0:09:34- I know, you've ordered - a present for me in the Co-op.
0:09:34 > 0:09:35- Mind your own business.
0:09:35 > 0:09:38- Mind your own business. - - What is it? A scarf?
0:09:38 > 0:09:42- Drop it, Brenda. I had enough - of that with your mother.
0:09:43 > 0:09:45- You never bought Mam a present.
0:09:45 > 0:09:49- Still, you were enough of a present - - a booby prize!
0:09:49 > 0:09:53- Mind your tongue, or you - shan't come to the party.
0:09:53 > 0:09:54- What party?
0:09:54 > 0:09:56- What party? - - Primrose Row's party, at Neli's.
0:09:56 > 0:09:58- I haven't heard of any party.
0:09:58 > 0:10:02- I haven't heard of any party. - - No. Well you don't know everything.
0:10:16 > 0:10:20- Joseph, Joseph! I am so weary.
0:10:22 > 0:10:25- I must rest my aching body.
0:10:25 > 0:10:30- Bring me a drink of water, - Husband, from the well yonder.
0:10:36 > 0:10:38- Hey, got any mistletoe, Neli?
0:10:38 > 0:10:40- We don't need that here.
0:10:41 > 0:10:45- Why not? You can catch Twm Twice - under it and have a big, wet kiss!
0:10:46 > 0:10:47- Annie, for shame.
0:10:47 > 0:10:50- Annie, for shame. - - I'd rather be kissed by PC Roberts.
0:10:50 > 0:10:52- The new policeman?
0:10:52 > 0:10:53- The new policeman? - - He's very cute.
0:10:53 > 0:10:56- The new policeman? - - He's very cute. - - Cuter than Twm Twice.
0:10:56 > 0:10:59- You're Twm's wife in the pageant.
0:11:00 > 0:11:03- Yes, he's Herod and I'm Mrs Herod.
0:11:03 > 0:11:05- And I'm the angel.
0:11:05 > 0:11:07- And I'm the angel. - - God help. Who's Mary?
0:11:07 > 0:11:09- Need you ask?
0:11:09 > 0:11:11- Need you ask? - - Brenda Clwddgi.
0:11:11 > 0:11:13- Need you ask? - - Brenda Clwddgi. - - Goody Two Shoes.
0:11:16 > 0:11:21- Good morning, ladies. - Oh, your trimmings are lovely.
0:11:21 > 0:11:24- Dear dear. What a poof of a copper!
0:11:28 > 0:11:30- A cup of tea, PC Roberts?
0:11:30 > 0:11:35- A cup of tea, PC Roberts? - - No, I'm selling raffle tickets - for the Police Benevolent Fund...
0:11:35 > 0:11:37- ..and there are lovely prizes.
0:11:37 > 0:11:43- But you'd better buy now - the Chief - Inspector's doing the draw tomorrow.
0:11:43 > 0:11:45- What's the first prize?
0:11:45 > 0:11:47- What's the first prize? - - A big turkey. It's like an elephant.
0:11:48 > 0:11:49- How much are the tickets?
0:11:49 > 0:11:51- How much are the tickets? - - Sixpence.
0:11:51 > 0:11:54- Deborah and I will have one each. - You pay, Deborah.
0:11:55 > 0:12:00- Right, but I want it back by Sunday - for the missionary collection.
0:12:00 > 0:12:03- Name and address on the back, mind.
0:12:05 > 0:12:09- I'll keep the ticket - till you give me the sixpence.
0:12:10 > 0:12:12- Yes, alright.
0:12:13 > 0:12:16- Where are the rapscallions?
0:12:16 > 0:12:18- Where are the rapscallions? - - Wil said they were going to Skewen.
0:12:18 > 0:12:20- I think they're sulking.
0:12:20 > 0:12:22- Why?
0:12:22 > 0:12:24- Why? - - They haven't a part in the pageant.
0:12:24 > 0:12:26- There must be a part for Daniel.
0:12:27 > 0:12:29- Oh, heavens, as what?
0:12:29 > 0:12:31- The donkey?
0:12:31 > 0:12:33- The donkey? - - Well done, Major!
0:12:35 > 0:12:37- Why have they gone to Skewen?
0:12:37 > 0:12:43- Goodness knows, but I'll say this. - You needn't worry about them.
0:12:44 > 0:12:46- We've enough on our own plates.
0:12:47 > 0:12:52- Herod and the Innkeeper are - central figures in world history.
0:12:53 > 0:12:53- Are they?
0:12:53 > 0:12:57- Are they? - - Yes! We're on the axis of history.
0:12:57 > 0:12:59- I don't think I'm with you now, Twm.
0:13:00 > 0:13:04- Never mind. - Let us go to Bethlehem, Percy.
0:13:06 > 0:13:10- Nobody has ever said, - "Let us go to Skewen".
0:13:12 > 0:13:17- Tell me, is it customary to have - three Father Christmases...
0:13:17 > 0:13:19- ..in the same store?
0:13:20 > 0:13:22- Dear me, no. Why do you ask?
0:13:23 > 0:13:25- You advertised for three men.
0:13:25 > 0:13:27- Of course.
0:13:27 > 0:13:31- When I spoke to you on the phone, - you asked for our measurements.
0:13:32 > 0:13:35- Yes. We might need to alter - the costumes.
0:13:35 > 0:13:40- I understand that. - But why did you ask for three?
0:13:40 > 0:13:42- Now, let me explain.
0:13:44 > 0:13:49- Has your Dan mentioned a party - in Neli North's house?
0:13:49 > 0:13:51- No, what party?
0:13:51 > 0:13:55- No, what party? - - Primrose Row's party, Dad said.
0:13:55 > 0:13:58- Funny, our Dan hasn't mentioned it.
0:13:59 > 0:14:01- Maybe it's a surprise.
0:14:01 > 0:14:04- Maybe it's a surprise. - - Maybe. Have you learned your part?
0:14:05 > 0:14:10- Yes, but I'm worried about - the costume. I'm no good at sewing.
0:14:10 > 0:14:13- What about me, having to make wings?
0:14:13 > 0:14:15- Like a dove!
0:14:15 > 0:14:19- Like a dove! - - Honestly! I'm not sure I want to fly
0:14:19 > 0:14:21- I could hang myself.
0:14:21 > 0:14:23- I could hang myself. - - No more glad tidings of great joy.
0:14:23 > 0:14:25- You said it.
0:14:25 > 0:14:28- You said it. - - Dad will be back from Skewen soon.
0:14:28 > 0:14:33- Funny. Dan has gone to Skewen too, - to buy something from the Co-op.
0:14:33 > 0:14:35- What can they be up to?
0:14:36 > 0:14:38- Annie, is your Sam in?
0:14:38 > 0:14:41- No, he's gone to Skewen.
0:14:54 > 0:14:56- Not a word to anybody about this.
0:14:56 > 0:14:58- Not a word to anybody about this. - - Mum's the word.
0:14:58 > 0:15:00- Do we start on Saturday?
0:15:00 > 0:15:02- Do we start on Saturday? - - Yes, half past nine.
0:15:02 > 0:15:04- We'll have to catch the 8.15 bus.
0:15:05 > 0:15:07- What shall I tell Annie?
0:15:07 > 0:15:11- Anything, but don't say - we're going to the Co-op in Skewen.
0:15:12 > 0:15:17- I know! We'll say we've got a job - plucking turkeys.
0:15:20 > 0:15:21- Where?
0:15:21 > 0:15:23- Where? - - The poultry farm in Penllergaer.
0:15:23 > 0:15:27- I don't fancy that. - Feathers make me sneeze.
0:15:27 > 0:15:32- We won't really be working there. - We'll be in Skewen, stupid.
0:15:33 > 0:15:37- I didn't know there was - a poultry farm in Skewen.
0:15:57 > 0:16:00- Fear not, gentle shepherd folk...
0:16:01 > 0:16:04- ..guarding your flocks - on the slopes.
0:16:08 > 0:16:11- I am an angel from above...
0:16:12 > 0:16:15- ..bringing tidings of joy and love.
0:16:21 > 0:16:23- Sorry, I'll try it again.
0:16:27 > 0:16:28- Sorry.
0:16:30 > 0:16:35- The angel wasn't the only one - struggling to remember her lines.
0:16:36 > 0:16:40- All the houses of Primrose Row were - bursting with dramatic expression.
0:16:40 > 0:16:45- The pageant words troubled many - a night's sleep - and many a dream.
0:16:52 > 0:16:54- .
0:17:03 > 0:17:05- I think it's an excellent idea.
0:17:06 > 0:17:08- Friends round the table...
0:17:08 > 0:17:11- ..good company, good discourse, - as Izaak Walton said.
0:17:12 > 0:17:14- When shall we have the party, Wil?
0:17:15 > 0:17:18- Christmas Day is on a Monday.
0:17:18 > 0:17:21- Yes, a week next Monday.
0:17:21 > 0:17:23- And your play...
0:17:24 > 0:17:26- Pageant, please, not play.
0:17:26 > 0:17:28- Call a spade a spade.
0:17:28 > 0:17:31- Your pageant is on Sunday night.
0:17:31 > 0:17:33- Christmas Eve.
0:17:35 > 0:17:36- What time do you kick off?
0:17:36 > 0:17:39- What time do you kick off? - - Curtain up, you mean.
0:17:39 > 0:17:41- Seven o'clock.
0:17:41 > 0:17:44- Seven o'clock. - - We'll have the party - at dinner time on Sunday.
0:17:45 > 0:17:47- Why can't we have it on Saturday?
0:17:47 > 0:17:49- Why can't we have it on Saturday? - - Because we'll be plucking turkeys.
0:17:50 > 0:17:51- And we're working late.
0:17:51 > 0:17:54- And we're working late. - - What turkeys are you on about?
0:17:55 > 0:18:00- We can start at twelve - and finish at three.
0:18:00 > 0:18:05- Plenty of time for the pageant cast - to have a nap before "curtain up".
0:18:06 > 0:18:10- Percy and I will have a nap, - as we're thespians.
0:18:11 > 0:18:13- Eh? What did you say?
0:18:13 > 0:18:16- Thespians. Actors.
0:18:16 > 0:18:18- My auntie was one of them.
0:18:19 > 0:18:20- An actress?
0:18:20 > 0:18:23- An actress? - - No, that word Twm said.
0:18:24 > 0:18:27- Never mind. Are we all agreed?
0:18:27 > 0:18:29- Yes!
0:18:29 > 0:18:34- What was that word, Twm? - You know, you and Percy.
0:18:35 > 0:18:36- Thespians.
0:18:36 > 0:18:40- That's it - that's what she was. - One of them.
0:18:50 > 0:18:52- I do like mince pies, I must say.
0:18:52 > 0:18:54- They'd be nicer if they were warm.
0:18:55 > 0:18:59- Still, there's only one thing - that's hot in this cafe.
0:18:59 > 0:19:00- What?
0:19:00 > 0:19:03- What? - - What?- Not what - who!
0:19:03 > 0:19:05- Don't say things like that, Annie.
0:19:05 > 0:19:08- And I don't like hearing you swear.
0:19:08 > 0:19:12- Listen, I know you're an angel - in the Christmas pageant...
0:19:12 > 0:19:16- ..but don't pretend - you're an angel here, right?
0:19:18 > 0:19:23- I never said I was. And I'd rather - not be an angel in the pageant.
0:19:23 > 0:19:25- I can't sleep at night for worrying.
0:19:25 > 0:19:27- About what?
0:19:28 > 0:19:32- That I'll forget my lines and - let the Reverend Simon Joseph down.
0:19:32 > 0:19:36- What's the matter with you? - It's only a bit of fun.
0:19:37 > 0:19:40- No, it's not fun.
0:19:40 > 0:19:41- What isn't fun?
0:19:41 > 0:19:43- What isn't fun? - - The pageant.
0:19:43 > 0:19:45- That do on Christmas Eve.
0:19:45 > 0:19:47- That do on Christmas Eve. - - Are you coming to see it, Neli?
0:19:48 > 0:19:50- No, I'll be busy with the party.
0:19:51 > 0:19:52- What party?
0:19:52 > 0:19:55- What party? - - Primrose Row's party - your party.
0:19:55 > 0:19:57- Brenda said something about a party.
0:19:58 > 0:20:03- Wil Clwddgi asked me to organise it - this morning, with you and Brenda.
0:20:04 > 0:20:06- Well, damn it all!
0:20:06 > 0:20:08- Annie, don't swear!
0:20:13 > 0:20:15- Good morning!
0:20:25 > 0:20:26- What's up?
0:20:26 > 0:20:28- What's up? - - I want a word with Miss D Davies.
0:20:28 > 0:20:29- What's happened?
0:20:29 > 0:20:33- What's happened? - - She's won first prize in - the Police Benevolent Fund raffle.
0:20:34 > 0:20:35- What's the prize?
0:20:35 > 0:20:40- What's the prize? - - A turkey. It's being delivered at - the station early tomorrow morning.
0:20:40 > 0:20:44- Maybe someone could collect it - before we close at nine.
0:20:44 > 0:20:46- Right. I'll tell her.
0:20:46 > 0:20:48- Right. I'll tell her. - - Ta-ra.
0:20:53 > 0:20:55- I'll make three dozen mince pies.
0:20:56 > 0:20:57- Make sure they're warm.
0:20:57 > 0:20:59- Make sure they're warm. - - You could make the pudding, Annie.
0:20:59 > 0:21:02- Make sure they're warm. - - You could make the pudding, Annie. - - Why bother making puddings?
0:21:02 > 0:21:06- We'll buy it in - British Home Stores. Much easier.
0:21:07 > 0:21:09- But it's not as nice as home-made.
0:21:09 > 0:21:12- I'll make the pudding. - Dan will help me.
0:21:13 > 0:21:17- Don't let him stir it, - or it'll be full of dandruff.
0:21:22 > 0:21:23- Plucking turkeys?
0:21:23 > 0:21:24- Where?
0:21:24 > 0:21:26- Where? - - Penllergaer, at the poultry farm.
0:21:27 > 0:21:29- Have you plucked birds before?
0:21:29 > 0:21:31- Have you plucked birds before? - - Anyone can pluck a bird.
0:21:32 > 0:21:34- You don't need a matric.
0:21:34 > 0:21:36- It's not as easy as it looks.
0:21:36 > 0:21:38- It's not as easy as it looks. - - We'll manage.
0:21:38 > 0:21:41- I don't know why you want to do it.
0:21:41 > 0:21:45- Put the kettle on. - I want a cup of tea.
0:21:45 > 0:21:49- Do the fairy lights, - then I'll make you tea.
0:21:49 > 0:21:54- You're just like your mother. - I'll do it myself.
0:21:54 > 0:21:56- Make me one, too.
0:22:04 > 0:22:07- The inn is overflowing - with pilgrims.
0:22:08 > 0:22:12- Every floorboard is creaking, - every bed full to bursting.
0:22:12 > 0:22:17- Indeed, my bed tonight will be - The cold, hard floor of the pantry.
0:22:18 > 0:22:20- I think that's what Mr Joseph wants.
0:22:20 > 0:22:23- No, what about Charles Laughton?
0:22:25 > 0:22:28- The inn is overflowing - with pilgrims.
0:22:30 > 0:22:33- There's no peace in this house!
0:22:37 > 0:22:39- Twm, it's you. Come in.
0:22:40 > 0:22:42- No, I won't come in.
0:22:42 > 0:22:43- What's wrong with your voice?
0:22:43 > 0:22:46- What's wrong with your voice? - - I've lost it. Laryngitis, I think.
0:22:48 > 0:22:50- Have you any Vick?
0:22:50 > 0:22:51- Have you any Vick? - - Yes...
0:22:51 > 0:22:56- ..but don't hang around in the - cold. Come in, I've plenty of Vick.
0:22:59 > 0:23:03- PC Roberts said the turkey - was as big as an elephant.
0:23:04 > 0:23:06- We'll see, tomorrow.
0:23:07 > 0:23:11- It'll be too much for us two. - It'll only go to waste.
0:23:11 > 0:23:15- I don't see why - we should give it away...
0:23:16 > 0:23:18- ..just because we're having a party.
0:23:18 > 0:23:20- Dan, I only paid sixpence.
0:23:20 > 0:23:22- And Annie's ticket.
0:23:22 > 0:23:24- And Annie's ticket. - - I'll get that back.
0:23:24 > 0:23:28- You won't squeeze a farthing - out of her.
0:23:29 > 0:23:32- Will you fetch it tomorrow night?
0:23:33 > 0:23:35- Why me? You won it.
0:23:35 > 0:23:38- I've got a practice in Gosen.
0:23:39 > 0:23:41- Alright.
0:23:41 > 0:23:45- I always end up - with the dirty work.
0:23:48 > 0:23:49- Hey!
0:23:50 > 0:23:55- Put that big lump in the middle. - It looks untidy there.
0:24:00 > 0:24:02- Is that alright?
0:24:03 > 0:24:06- It'll do, I suppose.
0:24:08 > 0:24:09- Where's Dan?
0:24:09 > 0:24:12- Where's Dan? - - Gone to get the turkey.
0:24:13 > 0:24:17- He'll have a job to carry it. - Annie says it's like an elephant.
0:24:17 > 0:24:21- Maybe he's taken a wheelbarrow - with him.
0:24:22 > 0:24:24- So, Twm is poorly.
0:24:24 > 0:24:27- Yes, laryngitis.
0:24:27 > 0:24:30- But he's gone to the practice.
0:24:30 > 0:24:34- It's madness. - Grown men acting like kids.
0:24:34 > 0:24:39- We'll be acting like kids tomorrow. - I hope nobody recognises us.
0:24:39 > 0:24:41- Nobody will know us in Skewen.
0:24:42 > 0:24:44- Alright, boys?
0:24:44 > 0:24:46- Aren't you coming in?
0:24:46 > 0:24:48- Aren't you coming in? - - I've got a turkey.
0:24:48 > 0:24:51- Bring it in and put it on the table.
0:24:56 > 0:24:58- Good heavens!
0:24:59 > 0:25:01- It's alive, Dan!
0:25:02 > 0:25:04- Help me, boys.
0:25:33 > 0:25:35- I know you don't understand, love.
0:25:36 > 0:25:41- But between you and the the pageant, - this is a hell of a Christmas.
0:25:47 > 0:25:49- Where is Dan?
0:25:49 > 0:25:52- Where is Dan? - - He's always late. A real slow coach.
0:25:54 > 0:25:56- It's cold.
0:25:56 > 0:25:59- It's cold. - - Cold enough to freeze a ferret.
0:26:00 > 0:26:02- Here he comes.
0:26:02 > 0:26:04- Where have you been, Dan?
0:26:04 > 0:26:09- Sorry I'm late. - I had to feed the turkey.
0:26:09 > 0:26:12- What did you give it? Bacon and egg?
0:26:12 > 0:26:16- No, a bit of Caerphilly cheese - and a slice of bread.
0:26:16 > 0:26:18- Turkeys don't eat things like that.
0:26:18 > 0:26:20- Turkeys don't eat things like that. - - This one eats everything.
0:26:46 > 0:26:48- So you haven't got your voice back?
0:26:48 > 0:26:51- So you haven't got your voice back? - - No.
0:26:52 > 0:26:54- I've brought the Vick back.
0:26:54 > 0:26:56- I've brought the Vick back. - - It hasn't done you much good.
0:26:56 > 0:27:00- I'm going to the Chemist's - for some medicine.
0:27:00 > 0:27:02- You know what you need - Voxygen.
0:27:03 > 0:27:03- Oxygen?
0:27:03 > 0:27:06- Oxygen? - - No, Voxygen.
0:27:06 > 0:27:08- I've never heard of it.
0:27:08 > 0:27:12- I've never heard of it. - - No, well it's a herbal remedy.
0:27:12 > 0:27:16- I always took it - in the 'go as you please'.
0:27:16 > 0:27:18- Does Morgan the Chemist stock it?
0:27:18 > 0:27:23- No, you can only get it from - Theo Davies, the herbalist.
0:27:24 > 0:27:26- He mixes it himself.
0:27:26 > 0:27:27- Does he have a shop?
0:27:27 > 0:27:29- Does he have a shop? - - He did have, years ago.
0:27:29 > 0:27:30- Where?
0:27:30 > 0:27:32- Where? - - Skewen.
0:27:35 > 0:27:38- Who's going to kill it for you?
0:27:38 > 0:27:40- Don't talk about killing.
0:27:40 > 0:27:43- Don't talk about killing. - - Well, you can't eat it alive!
0:27:43 > 0:27:45- I know that.
0:27:45 > 0:27:49- What was the name of that man - who used to kill pigs?
0:27:50 > 0:27:52- David Wrackler?
0:27:52 > 0:27:55- He committed suicide three years ago
0:27:55 > 0:27:59- Our Dan says he'll kill it - when I'm in chapel tomorrow morning.
0:28:00 > 0:28:04- I'll come with you. I wouldn't like - to be in his shoes tomorrow morning
0:28:05 > 0:28:09- Neither would I. Our Dan is like - a madman when he's got an axe.
0:28:16 > 0:28:18- This Voxygen had better work.
0:28:18 > 0:28:23- Oh, it's marvellous. - You'll be fine in a day or two.
0:28:23 > 0:28:28- So long as I get my voice back - in time for the pageant.
0:28:28 > 0:28:32- Look, Santa's Grotto. - Isn't that nice?
0:28:33 > 0:28:36- Come on, Twm. In we go.
0:28:41 > 0:28:43- Hello. What's your name?- Steffan.
0:28:44 > 0:28:49- Oh, how lovely. A little child - sitting on Santa Claus's lap.
0:28:50 > 0:28:51- What do you want for Christmas?
0:28:51 > 0:28:53- What do you want for Christmas? - - A chemistry set.
0:28:53 > 0:28:55- What do you want for Christmas? - - A chemistry set. - - And a train.
0:28:58 > 0:28:59- Hell, it's hot in here.
0:29:00 > 0:29:02- I told you to take - your trousers off.
0:29:02 > 0:29:06- It's too late now. - I'm dying to go to the toilet.
0:29:07 > 0:29:09- Keep your voice down!
0:29:09 > 0:29:11- Good God!
0:29:11 > 0:29:13- What's wrong now?
0:29:13 > 0:29:15- What's wrong now? - - Look over there.
0:29:16 > 0:29:19- We must tell Sam, somehow.
0:29:19 > 0:29:20- Tell Sam what?
0:29:20 > 0:29:23- Tell Sam what? - - That Percy and Twm are over there!
0:29:25 > 0:29:27- In the words of John Macefield:
0:29:28 > 0:29:34- "He who gives a child a treat makes - joy bells ring in heaven's street."
0:29:35 > 0:29:36- Hiya, boys!
0:29:38 > 0:29:42- Heck, what have I done? - Excuse me, I have to go out.
0:29:47 > 0:29:49- What happened there?
0:29:49 > 0:29:51- What happened there? - - I could have sworn he said "Hiya".
0:29:52 > 0:29:55- Slow down, I can't see a thing!
0:29:55 > 0:29:57- Sorry, boys.
0:30:04 > 0:30:06- He sounded like Sam.
0:30:07 > 0:30:10- No, Sam's in Penllergaer, - plucking turkeys.
0:30:10 > 0:30:13- No, Sam's in Penllergaer, - plucking turkeys. - - Of course. I'd forgotten.
0:30:20 > 0:30:22- .
0:30:24 > 0:30:28- As you know, friends, - a week from today...
0:30:29 > 0:30:32- ..which is Christmas Eve...
0:30:32 > 0:30:37- ..we'll be performing our Nativity - Pageant in the Public Hall.
0:30:37 > 0:30:42- I trust that this event will be - well supported, and to this end...
0:30:43 > 0:30:48- ..a warm welcome is extended to - all the residents of the area.
0:30:48 > 0:30:53- Today's lesson is taken - from the book of Genesis...
0:30:54 > 0:30:58- ..chapter two, verse twenty.
0:30:58 > 0:31:04- "And Adam gave names - to every beast of the field...
0:31:06 > 0:31:10- There's one animal less - in the world this morning.
0:31:11 > 0:31:13- What do you mean?
0:31:13 > 0:31:16- Dan has probably killed - the turkey by now.
0:31:19 > 0:31:22- There you are, nice turkey.
0:31:23 > 0:31:25- Just one little whack.
0:31:26 > 0:31:31- Before creation, the universe - was without form, and void.
0:31:32 > 0:31:38- But then came light and darkness, - the seas and dry land...
0:31:39 > 0:31:41- ..vegetables and fruit...
0:31:42 > 0:31:48- ..animals and every winged fowl - after his kind.
0:31:51 > 0:31:53- Ready?
0:31:53 > 0:31:58- That axe wasn't very sharp when Dan - lent it me a fortnight ago.
0:31:58 > 0:32:00- We should report him to the NSPCC.
0:32:00 > 0:32:03- We should report him to the NSPCC. - - RSPCA, idiot!
0:32:05 > 0:32:07- What's happened now?
0:32:10 > 0:32:12- What have you done?
0:32:12 > 0:32:14- What have you done? - - Stop that dancing and tell us!
0:32:15 > 0:32:17- I've chopped my thumb off!
0:32:17 > 0:32:18- With the axe?
0:32:18 > 0:32:19- With the axe? - - No, the hammer.
0:32:19 > 0:32:21- With the axe? - - No, the hammer. - - What were you doing with that?
0:32:21 > 0:32:25- Killing the turkey, but - I nearly killed myself.
0:32:25 > 0:32:26- Where's the turkey now?
0:32:26 > 0:32:28- Where's the turkey now? - - Hiding.
0:32:43 > 0:32:46- I'm happy with the performances.
0:32:47 > 0:32:49- I'm sure everyone will be.
0:32:49 > 0:32:54- There's talk of a repeat - performance already.
0:33:09 > 0:33:11- Was that a turkey?
0:33:15 > 0:33:17- Until Tuesday evening, Mr Joseph.
0:33:18 > 0:33:20- They didn't catch the turkey...
0:33:21 > 0:33:24- ..which was a problem - for the Christmas party.
0:33:27 > 0:33:32- All the same, the following Sunday, - they had a wonderful party.
0:33:33 > 0:33:36- Twm, I am glad the Voxygen worked.
0:33:36 > 0:33:38- So am I.
0:33:38 > 0:33:44- Imagine Herod giving orders to the - soldiers, when he'd lost his voice!
0:33:44 > 0:33:48- I'm looking forward to tonight, - being back on a stage again.
0:33:48 > 0:33:52- Treading the boards, Percy! - Quite a thrill, eh?
0:33:53 > 0:33:57- I've been Mary too - - in Pisgah chapel years ago.
0:33:57 > 0:34:00- We had a real ass on the stage.
0:34:00 > 0:34:04- We've got a few of those, too - - those damned shepherds!
0:34:04 > 0:34:05- We've got a few of those, too - - those damned shepherds! - - Don't swear!
0:34:06 > 0:34:10- You'd swear Simon Joseph - was acting Hamlet!
0:34:11 > 0:34:14- I think Mr Joseph - has done excellent work.
0:34:14 > 0:34:19- He's done the script, production - and casting brilliantly.
0:34:20 > 0:34:22- He must be a genius.
0:34:24 > 0:34:29- Angharad, see that tea is provided - for the workers in the interval.
0:34:30 > 0:34:31- Yes, Mr Joseph.
0:34:32 > 0:34:35- And these panels - are quite safe, Dan?
0:34:35 > 0:34:37- And these panels - are quite safe, Dan? - - are quite safe, Dan?- Oh, yes.
0:34:38 > 0:34:41- Do you know what genius is, - Deborah?
0:34:41 > 0:34:46- One percent inspiration and - ninety nine percent perspiration.
0:34:46 > 0:34:48- That's what Eddison said, anyway.
0:34:48 > 0:34:50- That's what Eddison said, anyway. - - And but for him...
0:34:51 > 0:34:54- ..there'd be no fairy lights - on the Christmas tree.
0:34:54 > 0:34:57- Why do you say that, Percy?
0:34:57 > 0:35:01- Percy knows everything - about fairy lights, don't you?
0:35:02 > 0:35:04- Hello, Neli!
0:35:04 > 0:35:07- Hello, Neli! - - Where have you been, boys?
0:35:07 > 0:35:09- Changing out of our working clothes.
0:35:10 > 0:35:11- Do you want punch?
0:35:11 > 0:35:13- Do you want punch? - - Isn't there any beer?
0:35:13 > 0:35:16- Do you want punch? - - Isn't there any beer? - - No, only punch. It's wine and stuff.
0:35:16 > 0:35:18- Nice, eh?
0:35:18 > 0:35:22- Do you know what the Apostle Paul - said, Deborah?
0:35:22 > 0:35:26- "Use a little wine - for thy stomach's sake."
0:35:27 > 0:35:28- Paul said that?
0:35:28 > 0:35:31- Paul said that? - - Yes, to Timothy.
0:35:32 > 0:35:36- Get me more, then. If it's good - enough for Paul, it'll do for me.
0:35:37 > 0:35:39- Quite right, Deborah.
0:36:01 > 0:36:03- "To be...
0:36:04 > 0:36:07- "..or not to be.
0:36:08 > 0:36:11- "That is the question."
0:36:22 > 0:36:26- We couldn't wish - for anyone better than you.
0:36:26 > 0:36:29- Anyone can play the part of Mary.
0:36:29 > 0:36:34- That's where you're wrong. - It's all in the face.
0:36:35 > 0:36:36- Purity.
0:36:37 > 0:36:39- That hint of virginity.
0:36:41 > 0:36:42- You see what I'm trying to say?
0:36:42 > 0:36:44- You see what I'm trying to say? - - No, I'm not sure.
0:36:45 > 0:36:50- The role cries out for a young woman - of unblemished, untarnished...
0:36:51 > 0:36:53- Oh dear.
0:36:55 > 0:36:59- I think the punch - is going to my head.
0:36:59 > 0:37:04- The food is ready! - Come on, help yourselves.
0:37:06 > 0:37:10- I've had an idea. - I'll tell you later.
0:37:10 > 0:37:12- Help yourselves to sandwiches.
0:37:14 > 0:37:17- This is going to be a great party!
0:37:18 > 0:37:22- Yes, they had quite a party, - plenty of fun and merry-making.
0:37:23 > 0:37:27- They were enjoying themselves - so much, they lost track of time.
0:37:29 > 0:37:32- The party went on until 6 o'clock.
0:37:33 > 0:37:37- The pageant was due - to start at seven.
0:37:45 > 0:37:50- # Who comes creeping through - the night, as quiet as a mouse?
0:37:51 > 0:37:57- # His beard so long, his hair so - white, he's just outside our house
0:38:02 > 0:38:03- Good Lord!
0:38:11 > 0:38:14- Behold, friends...
0:38:14 > 0:38:16- ..hear these words.
0:38:19 > 0:38:23- Travel with us tonight - back through the centuries...
0:38:23 > 0:38:27- ..to see the most wondrous story - of all time...
0:38:28 > 0:38:33- ..and follow the star, - the light of all nations.
0:39:16 > 0:39:18- Joseph...
0:39:19 > 0:39:22- Joseph, I am so weary.
0:39:24 > 0:39:27- I must rest my aching body. >
0:39:30 > 0:39:34- Desmond, my head's splitting.
0:39:48 > 0:39:50- My wife is tired...
0:39:50 > 0:39:52- ..after our long journey.
0:39:52 > 0:39:54- Do you have any rooms?
0:39:55 > 0:40:00- The inn is overflowing with pil..
0:40:04 > 0:40:06- Visitors.
0:40:09 > 0:40:14- Is that your wife over there? - She does look ill.
0:40:14 > 0:40:19- You'd better bring her in. - I'll find room for you somewhere.
0:40:24 > 0:40:26- I think the box room is empty.
0:40:26 > 0:40:28- I think the box room is empty. - - Curtain!
0:40:28 > 0:40:31- It's very nice, mind.
0:40:36 > 0:40:42- Come on, change the scene quickly. - And you back there, no smoking!
0:40:43 > 0:40:45- Are you drunk?
0:40:45 > 0:40:48- Are you drunk? - - I am an angel from above...
0:40:51 > 0:40:52- Fear not...
0:40:52 > 0:40:54- Fear not... - - Come on, change!
0:40:55 > 0:40:57- Come and sit down.
0:41:06 > 0:41:08- I do apologise for this...
0:41:09 > 0:41:13- ..but we are almost ready - to proceed with the play.
0:41:15 > 0:41:17- I do apologise for this.
0:41:21 > 0:41:23- # Hello! Hello!
0:41:24 > 0:41:27- Come here, come on down! #
0:41:28 > 0:41:30- Fear not...
0:41:30 > 0:41:35- And in those days, wise men - travelled field and fountain.
0:41:37 > 0:41:41- To Herod's palace - they crossed moor and mountain.
0:41:49 > 0:41:52- We have followed the bright star
0:41:52 > 0:41:55- Bringing the child gifts from afar
0:41:55 > 0:41:58- The signs are a mystery to me.
0:42:01 > 0:42:05- I'll consult the astrologers - for clarity.
0:42:06 > 0:42:12- Thank you, your Royal Highness. - Is there somewhere we might rest?
0:42:15 > 0:42:17- Sorry, Mr Joseph.
0:42:21 > 0:42:23- Fear not...
0:42:30 > 0:42:32- Prithee, husband...
0:42:34 > 0:42:37- ..should we not prepare come...
0:42:41 > 0:42:44- Make sandwiches for these boys?
0:42:49 > 0:42:51- Hey, watch it...
0:43:14 > 0:43:16- Get her down!
0:43:17 > 0:43:19- Do something!
0:43:22 > 0:43:29- # Who comes creeping through - the night as quiet as a mouse?
0:43:31 > 0:43:37- # His beard so long, his hair so - white, he's just outside our house.
0:43:38 > 0:43:45- # And who's that up there on - the roof, beside the chimney tall?
0:43:46 > 0:43:50- Santa Claus
0:43:51 > 0:43:54- Hello, hello
0:43:56 > 0:44:00- Come here, come on down!
0:44:02 > 0:44:04- Get me down!
0:44:09 > 0:44:11- Mr Joseph!
0:44:14 > 0:44:16- Get me down!
0:44:17 > 0:44:19- Get me down, Mr Joseph!
0:44:23 > 0:44:25- Get me down!
0:45:04 > 0:45:08- Fear not, gentle shepherd folk...
0:45:09 > 0:45:13- ..guarding your flocks - on the slopes
0:45:15 > 0:45:18- I am an angel from above
0:45:19 > 0:45:23- Bringing tidings of joy and love.
0:45:27 > 0:45:29- Hark! The choir...
0:45:31 > 0:45:33- ..is singing gaily
0:45:36 > 0:45:39- ..its song of peace and charity
0:45:50 > 0:45:54- Yes, Simon Joseph's magnum opus - went all to pot.
0:45:55 > 0:45:59- There was nobody from Primrose Row - in the Christmas morning service.
0:45:59 > 0:46:04- One of the faithful did reach - the gate, but couldn't go in.
0:46:04 > 0:46:08- She was too ashamed - and her head was thumping.
0:46:30 > 0:46:32- Deborah caught the turkey...
0:46:32 > 0:46:37- ..and that night it came - to the party, alive and well.
0:46:38 > 0:46:40- They couldn't kill their old chum...
0:46:40 > 0:46:44- ..so they cooked and ate - one of its distant relatives.
0:46:45 > 0:46:48- Where did that bird come from?
0:46:48 > 0:46:53- As the Rev Simon Joseph said - in his sermonly wisdom...
0:46:53 > 0:46:55- ..in mysterious ways.
0:46:56 > 0:47:01- # Who comes creeping through - the night as quiet as a mouse?
0:47:01 > 0:47:07- His hair so white, his beard so - long, he's just outside our house.
0:47:07 > 0:47:13- And who's that up there on - the roof, beside the chimney tall?
0:47:14 > 0:47:17- Santa Claus, Santa Claus #
0:48:27 > 0:48:30- S4C subtitles:- TROSOL Cyf.