Episode 1 Young James Herriot


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-Hey, watch where you're going!

-Sorry.

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-Move out the way, son!

-Sorry.

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CAR HORN BEEPS

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Where you going?

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Where are you from then?

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Excuse me.

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Do you know the way to the veterinary college?

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Oh, you don't want to go there. Word is it's closing down.

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Closing down?

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-You've not heard its reputation?

-It can't close. I've been offered a place there. This is my first day.

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Well, here you are. Glasgow Veterinary College.

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Looks like you're the first here. Professor Gunnell will be impressed.

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Um... Professor Gunnell?

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He gives the inaugural lecture each year in the courtyard.

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-Out here?

-Yes.

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He's a real stickler for timekeeping.

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All the best.

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Thank you.

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BELL RINGS

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When does the lecture start?

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DISTANT LAUGHTER

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EXCITED CHATTER

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CHEERING

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That's him.

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HE COUGHS

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You're late.

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Oh.

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I'm very sorry, sir.

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Professor.

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It won't happen again, Professor.

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Of that you can be assured, Mr...?

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Herriot. James Herriot, Professor.

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Ah, Mr Herriot.

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Now, you must take extra care

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in the bowel of a patient where an abscess is present.

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The bacteria are still feeding and will continue to produce gas and pus

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long after death.

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Mr Herriot.

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Since you have been so kind to grace us with your presence,

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perhaps you can redeem yourself.

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For the benefit of the class, please explain why the cecum of a rabbit

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makes its digestive system so unique?

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Um... I know this one.

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As I expected,

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given you do not have a science qualification to your name.

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-Anyone?

-So that it can....

-Mr Skinner?

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-So that it can chew the cud?

-No, Mr Skinner.

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It is not so that it can chew the cud.

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Because, as anyone who has ever opened a biology textbook

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will be able to tell you,

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a rabbit is not a ruminant!

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Excuse me.

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Oh, by the way, you're an idiot.

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Got it in one.

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So what, you missed half your first lecture.

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I'm still here and I've missed hundreds.

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Hundreds?

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It's true. He's been a vet student for five years and he's still a pig.

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-I can see what you mean.

-Pig. It means a second year.

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Five years' study to get to second year?!

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My parents would be bankrupt if I took five years. I need to finish in four.

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Which would make you an ox. Fourth year. For now, you're a dog.

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First year. Horse, ox, sheep, pig...

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Dog! So, dog, you're bottom of the heap.

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Look out for more ribbing.

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Is that all you do with your time? Play practical jokes on people?

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-Don't you want to be a vet?

-What? And have to work for a living?

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I've only ever wanted to be a vet.

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The name's Whirly.

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I'm James.

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The idiot's called McAloon. I just ignore him.

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Come, dog,

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let us show you the delights of this esteemed institution.

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-Give me a hand, George.

-Right you are, Tommy.

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See if we can get him shifted.

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Come on!

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-Father, he's limping again.

-You're talking nonsense.

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He is, look!

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You want to feel the back of my hand?

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Just go and get him some water. Go on!

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Go on! Move, you lazy bastard.

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No, Dad, no!

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Just let him be.

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We are already behind. We can't afford another late delivery.

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-For God's sake, Halliday, leave it alone.

-Stay out of my business. Move!

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-Any fool can see your horse is injured.

-You calling me a fool?

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No!

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You shouldn't be allowed to own a horse, you thug.

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Let's see how you like it.

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No, leave him, mister!

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STOP!

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Can't you see you're upsetting the boy?

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Hello. I'm James.

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Are you all right?

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Get off.

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You should be ashamed of yourself. This animal's dead on its feet.

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Well, she looks fine to me.

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She's a he.

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And who are you to lecture me about horses?

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James Herriot. And I'm a vet.

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Oh are you now?

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A vet who can't tell the sex of a horse?

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That's very impressive, I'm sure.

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You stay there.

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You stay away from me. You understand?

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-You are one very brave fellow.

-Well, the man's a bully.

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And you're a vet already?

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Poetic licence.

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We should tell him.

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What, and miss out on all the fun? Are you mad?

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-Consider it an apology.

-Hmm.

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Gentlemen! Room for one more?

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Only if you've got money to bet, McAloon.

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Well, I shall write a promissory note

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and as soon as Pater's postal order arrives...

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The Principal wants to see James Herriot in Professor Richie's office.

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Tradition, dear boy.

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Erm, all dogs must report to the main man.

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Whirly and I will show you the way.

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KNOCK ON DOOR

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Come!

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I've got a James Herriot for you, Professor Legge.

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-Shut the door, McAloon.

-Right.

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Mr Herriot.

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Welcome to Glasgow Veterinary College.

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You have made quite an impression on your first morning.

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I am Professor Legge, Principal of the College.

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You've met Professor Gunnell,

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and I understand you've also made

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the acquaintance of Professor Richie.

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So, I'm a bully

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and you're a vet?

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After half a lecture on your first day at college,

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that's a remarkable achievement.

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-I'm very sorry, Professor Richie. I had no idea...

-Indeed.

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My advice is we just get rid of him.

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Save time and, almost certainly, years of wasted effort.

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Well, if I can't study here, I'll go somewhere else.

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An overwhelming sense of vocation to be a vet?

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So why not study one single science subject at school?

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-I studied humanities. I think that's just as relevant to veterinary work.

-Ssshh!

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Would you like to hazard a diagnosis of the dray's ailment?

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I don't know exactly.

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A fracture?

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-Bad shoes.

-Don't just pluck diagnoses out of the air, son.

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Well, if I could only examine the horse,

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I'm sure I could figure out what's wrong.

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You're very cocky, Herriot.

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You don't want to rub Professor Gunnell up the wrong way.

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He's the Vice Principal.

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The man with the big whip.

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My fellow professors, Herriot insists he can solve the problem.

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Let him prove himself.

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For a dog, a spectacular first morning.

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Well, at least it's earned me my first real vet job.

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Lucky you. What is it?

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Guess who's going to cure the dray horse?

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Hello there! Did you see where the delivery cart went?

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Hello, I'm Jenny Muirhead, Mr Herriot.

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Sorry - forgot my manners - James.

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I just need to find that horse.

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The one pulling the cart with the beer barrels?

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You could try Danny Neal's pub, over the road?

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Thank you for your help, ma'am.

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This is the third time in a month that you've been late.

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I cannae keep on waiting on you like this.

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Are you hearing me, Tommy?

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Mr Halliday?

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James Herriot.

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The man who stepped in to help you out this morning?

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Thank you, young sir.

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Though, I don't remember asking for your help.

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Robbie, let's go.

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-There is something wrong with your horse...

-Ah, yes,

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you're the vet, aren't you?

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Maybe you're working him too hard?

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This is the only horse in Glasgow still gets rested on the Sabbath,

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come what may.

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Now, I've got a living to make, food to put on the table.

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Mr Halliday, I need someone to run an errand for me.

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Can I borrow Robbie for an hour?

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The end is nigh, Donald, if we are accepting the likes of Herriot.

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Was there ever a less academic bunch than the ones we're teaching now?

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Skinner's a waster.

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We've had to suffer that fool McAloon for five years

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and we must be the only vet school in the country accepting women.

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Edinburgh would never have them.

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Oh, it's a new era, Quintin.

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Besides, Miss Tyson shows a great deal of promise.

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I've said it often enough, we're a laughing stock.

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Ach, you're an old dinosaur.

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You're a socialist.

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Progress, gentlemen.

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Who'd have thought the Archbishop of Canterbury

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would approve of cinemas opening on a Sunday?

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This is embarrassing, talking about women's...facilities.

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It's embarrassing when you can't go when you want to.

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Gentlemen!

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We're missing chunks of classes trekking over to the public baths.

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Professor Gunnell's got us in his sights - don't give him an excuse, please.

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Once the ladies' toilets are established, we're established.

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It's as fundamental as that.

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Can't you talk her out of this stupid idea?

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Aren't there more important things to be fighting for?

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Freedom for India, perhaps?

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Thanks for nothing, Jenny.

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Not best of pals, hmm?

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It's a bit of a shame, because you're the only two ladies in the college.

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Chalk and cheese - she doesn't believe in the emancipation of women.

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Well, given her father owns half of Scotland,

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she doesn't need to believe.

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Whirly, good for you for standing up for what you believe in.

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Where do I sign?

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I'm looking for a Mr McAloon?

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Yes.

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The woman at the post office asked me to deliver these.

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They came in the post last week, but they got lost out their envelope.

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I knew father would come good.

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See? They do care about you.

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Guilt money, darling Whirly.

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Still, useful - round of drinks?

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Robbie!

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You'd make a fine young actor.

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That's the easiest tuppence I've ever earned.

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Well, there's another tuppence coming your way,

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if you can just tell me everything you know about your horse.

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Right, what are we having?

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I've told you no more until your bill's settled.

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Dearest Mary, I can offer you security in the form of these.

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Postal orders?

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And tell me, Mr McAloon, who is James Herriot?

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LAUGHTER

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It would appear our dog has some spirit.

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Touche, James.

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Thank you.

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I'm sure he'll apologise by buying a round.

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I'm surprised you've got time to drink the afternoon away

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when Professor Gunnell has the gimlet eye on you.

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I've been working on it, Professor and I think I've got the answer.

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Well, why are you not writing up your report then?

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I'm off. Sorry, folks.

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I've got to move into my digs tonight, anyway.

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What about our promised drinks?

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I suppose I owe you one.

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-I shall settle tomorrow.

-I'm not falling for that one.

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I've got money.

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Well, I'll take these until your bill's settled.

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OK, look after them - it's everything I've got.

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I like him.

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Not a crush, I hope, on a dog.

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More like a pup, really.

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Hello?

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Hello?!

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Hoi, pal! Halt the racket!

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I'm boarding here.

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With a Mrs Fraser?

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Is that what she was calling herself?

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Don't worry, you're not the first.

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I've paid a deposit for a full month's rent.

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-Well, more fool you.

-I beg your pardon?

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Your money's gone, pal.

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She'll have drunk it by now.

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James! What a surprise.

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Ah, just in time for another round.

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How are your digs then, all settled in?

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Yes, all fine. A bit basic, but they'll do, for now.

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BELL RINGS

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Oh, I hate that sound!

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Time for another, courtesy of young James.

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I said only one drink on me.

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Then I shall have to ask the lovely Mary for credit.

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Are your digs nearby?

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Staggering distance.

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Ah, my postal orders. How much do I owe you?

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A crown should cover it.

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Five bob!?

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Once you start on the malt, dear boy,

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you just have to have another, and another...

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Here.

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And you'll get this back when you settle your tab - in cash.

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LOUD BANGING

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Shhh!

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Ah!

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(Mother nature!)

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(That'll do nicely.)

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Ah! Jiminy!

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A-ha!

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Ah!

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A-ha!

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Good morning.

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Excuse me?

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Do you know where to find Mr Halliday?

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Tommy? Down there.

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Ah, thank you.

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And have a...a nice...um...

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You eat up, son.

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That's right.

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Your mother would have wanted you to grow up to be a big, strapping lad.

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Hello, Robbie.

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What now?

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I know what's wrong with your horse, Lachie.

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Robbie! What have you been saying?

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What matters is I can help you fix him.

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How many times do I have to tell you?

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Look.

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See?

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This is wrong. It should be like this.

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You're putting pressure on the wrong muscles for load-pulling.

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All we require is a new harness.

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Or even a second-hand one?

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Must be worth considering getting him one as good as new?

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What have we here?

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Gosh, that's puppy's bag.

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Do you have to call him that?

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Wuthering Heights...

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..Middlemarch...

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..an Anthology of English Poetry...

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..oh, and underpants, of course.

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You shouldn't be looking through someone's private things.

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SNEEZE

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My dear chap, when you said your digs were adequate...

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You're a bit of a fool, Herriot.

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A full month's rent?

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Well, I'm not the fool who squandered it all on drink.

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HE COUGHS

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Well, you can't stay here. You'll freeze to death.

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I'm fine. It's just a runny nose.

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You can stay with us.

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-Us?

-Yes, in my aunt's house.

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We'll take you there tonight.

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Imagine my shock...

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..and disgust...

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..at finding in this distinguished institution...

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..a leaflet agitating for toilets for ladies.

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Why is it disgusting? Don't women have to pee too?

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Well, there you have it -

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the shrill, degrading voice of the campaigning woman.

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Why do you hate women so much, Professor Gunnell?

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Miss Tyson, I'm a married man.

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I would not have agreed before God

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a life-long union with someone I hate.

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Do you treat her as your equal?

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Then she's no better than your slave.

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She's my wife.

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On present evidence, being a man's wife is a status

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you will never achieve.

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LAUGHTER

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I want my own identity.

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I want to earn my own money.

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I don't want to be anybody's kept woman,

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because we all know what they really are.

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OUT!

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Out young lady!

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And never come back.

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Gladly. We're half the human race, you can't keep us down forever.

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That does indeed seem a breach of college discipline.

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Imagine my shock to be harangued by this WOMAN.

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She tried to humiliate me in front of the other students.

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I shall have a strong word with Miss Tyson.

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I was hoping for a more robust response, Principal.

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-Robust?

-Never in my entire career have I felt so undermined.

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I shall insist she apologises to you.

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I'm afraid it's beyond apology for me, Principal.

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Unless the college takes appropriate steps,

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I shall have no other option than to tender my resignation.

0:26:030:26:07

Quintin.

0:26:090:26:11

You above all people must understand

0:26:110:26:14

the precarious position that the college is in.

0:26:140:26:18

Such an esteemed member of staff resigning...

0:26:190:26:22

The solution lies in your hands, Principal.

0:26:220:26:26

Good day.

0:26:260:26:28

He fixed him, Father! He fixed him!

0:26:560:26:58

Ah, Professor Richie.

0:27:090:27:12

I've finished my report,

0:27:120:27:13

I think you'll find the problem solved.

0:27:130:27:16

I must say, I'm impressed you managed to get that low life to agree to this.

0:27:200:27:25

I think...

0:27:250:27:27

Perhaps, Professor Richie, we may have seen the worst of Mr Halliday.

0:27:270:27:31

He loves his boy, and his wife died just a year ago.

0:27:310:27:35

He's desperate, sir, and desperation can lead a man to do cruel things.

0:27:350:27:39

Very insightful, Mr Herriot.

0:27:390:27:41

I hope Halliday appreciates what you've done for him.

0:27:410:27:44

How're we gonnae pay back the money, Father?

0:28:050:28:07

At this rate,

0:28:070:28:09

he'll be carrying double the load by the end of the week.

0:28:090:28:11

We'll even beat those motorised lads at their own game.

0:28:110:28:14

Come on, Lachie.

0:28:140:28:16

Back up.

0:28:160:28:17

Lachie, back up.

0:28:170:28:19

That's it.

0:28:190:28:21

Lachie!

0:28:210:28:22

Come on!

0:28:240:28:25

Move!

0:28:250:28:27

Lachie, what's wrong?

0:28:270:28:29

I'll get a job, Father.

0:28:410:28:42

I earned this from the young gentleman in only 15 minutes.

0:28:420:28:46

That young gentleman has led us to ruin.

0:28:460:28:49

Get your things together, son.

0:28:520:28:54

Why?

0:28:540:28:56

Because I can't look after you any more.

0:28:560:28:58

The stairs are really creaky.

0:29:180:29:20

The old dear'll be fast asleep by now.

0:29:200:29:23

DOG BARKING

0:29:330:29:35

Cleo?

0:29:350:29:36

(You never told me you had a dog!

0:29:370:29:40

(Hello there.)

0:29:400:29:41

GROWLING AND SNARLING

0:29:410:29:45

Get off, you stupid mutt!

0:29:470:29:49

Cleo, darling.

0:29:490:29:50

Off for a midnight feast, are we?

0:29:570:30:00

You seem to have made quite an impression.

0:30:000:30:03

Naughty Cleo.

0:30:030:30:04

We don't want you tearing the young gentleman's trousers off, do we?

0:30:040:30:09

Oh, you are the world's best guard dog, aren't you?

0:30:090:30:12

Auntie, this is James Herriot.

0:30:120:30:15

His landlord let him down and we...

0:30:150:30:17

We thought he could stay here,

0:30:170:30:20

even if it's just for a couple of nights?

0:30:200:30:23

Free of charge?

0:30:230:30:25

Oh, no, no, no, I'm willing to pay.

0:30:250:30:27

Oh.

0:30:270:30:29

Well, if I'm to have a new lodger, I shall have to conduct an interview.

0:30:290:30:33

A young man in need...

0:30:330:30:35

I'd like to say I don't bite, but often I do.

0:30:350:30:39

Rarr!

0:30:390:30:40

Come with me.

0:30:430:30:45

Recognise her?

0:30:580:31:00

I like to think I haven't changed much?

0:31:020:31:05

No, definitely not.

0:31:070:31:09

Ah, but you're seeing me fully clothed, so to speak.

0:31:090:31:14

One of the Glasgow Boys, before he became famous.

0:31:140:31:17

Very interesting.

0:31:170:31:19

I have only a few house rules, Mr Herriot.

0:31:210:31:24

One - exact rental payment made on Friday evenings,

0:31:240:31:28

no delays, no excuses.

0:31:280:31:30

Two - any ladies you care to bring home...

0:31:300:31:34

Oh, no, I wouldn't...

0:31:340:31:35

..have to be paid for.

0:31:350:31:37

And three - should the lady of the house

0:31:370:31:41

require assistance of any kind from her tenants,

0:31:410:31:44

she expects it offered freely and graciously.

0:31:440:31:46

Shall we say two shillings a week?

0:31:480:31:50

Seems very reasonable.

0:31:500:31:52

There's a room along the hall -

0:31:520:31:54

it's small, but should suit you very well.

0:31:540:31:56

Close to me.

0:31:560:31:58

Mrs Munro?

0:32:010:32:03

Aching muscles, Mr Herriot.

0:32:030:32:05

I do so miss my husband's healing hands.

0:32:070:32:10

He died in the Great War, you know.

0:32:110:32:15

I'm sorry.

0:32:150:32:16

Still, with all your veterinary training,

0:32:160:32:20

I'm certain you'll be able to soothe the odd twinge?

0:32:200:32:23

Follow me.

0:32:260:32:28

HE GIGGLES

0:32:340:32:36

GROWLING

0:32:360:32:37

Argh!

0:32:370:32:39

I trust you slept well, Mr Herriot?

0:32:420:32:44

I did.

0:32:470:32:49

Thank you.

0:32:490:32:50

This won't happen every morning

0:32:500:32:52

but, as you're new to the establishment,

0:32:520:32:55

please, I baked them myself.

0:32:550:32:58

BARKING AND GROWLING

0:33:020:33:04

Oh, ignore her. She thinks all scones are for her.

0:33:040:33:08

Mmm. Delicious.

0:33:080:33:12

Should I...?

0:33:130:33:15

Although, I would say she's had her fair fill of scones.

0:33:150:33:20

LAUGHS

0:33:200:33:21

Meaning what, exactly?

0:33:210:33:23

She...

0:33:270:33:29

..has a fine...full...

0:33:290:33:32

..figure on her.

0:33:320:33:35

She's not fat, Mr Herriot, she's pregnant.

0:33:350:33:37

Yorkie from number 58 keeps sniffing around her.

0:33:380:33:43

-FROM OUTSIDE: Where is he?

-Excuse me?

-Richie!

-You can't go in there!

0:33:530:33:57

Richie!

0:33:570:33:59

Mr Halliday! Explain yourself!

0:33:590:34:01

Six pounds for that harness your useless vet made me buy,

0:34:010:34:04

-and the dray is worse than he's ever been.

-What did I tell you?

0:34:040:34:08

So what you going to do about it? I want answers!

0:34:080:34:11

Mr Halliday, veterinary medicine isn't an exact science -

0:34:110:34:14

much as we'd like it to be.

0:34:140:34:16

Well, that young gentleman, Herriot, seemed very sure of himself.

0:34:160:34:19

-Just as I said.

-I'm six pounds out of pocket!

0:34:190:34:23

-I'm terribly sorry if we've made a mistake.

-Sorry is not good enough!

0:34:230:34:26

I'm going to tell everybody that you're a bunch of charlatans.

0:34:260:34:29

I know plenty of folk in this town, you know I do!

0:34:290:34:32

-Good morning.

-Morning.

0:34:390:34:41

-Good morning.

-Morning.

0:34:410:34:43

Good morning, Lachie.

0:34:460:34:48

Oh, you poor thing.

0:34:530:34:56

Mr Halliday, what's happened to Lachie?

0:34:560:34:59

You! And your bloody interfering!

0:34:590:35:01

-You can't work her in this state!

-What choice do I have?

0:35:010:35:04

Where's Robbie?

0:35:060:35:07

Where do you think?

0:35:070:35:09

The only place that can feed him - Barnhill.

0:35:090:35:11

The poorhouse.

0:35:130:35:14

Thanks to you.

0:35:140:35:16

I know Mr Halliday's been to see you.

0:35:280:35:30

I've made a complete mess of things.

0:35:360:35:39

You made a mistake.

0:35:390:35:42

We all do.

0:35:420:35:44

He's had to send his son to the poorhouse.

0:35:450:35:47

I should do something.

0:35:510:35:53

My advice, Mr Herriot, is that you leave well alone.

0:35:530:35:57

You've done enough already.

0:35:570:35:59

Whirly.

0:36:180:36:19

Are you all right?

0:36:200:36:22

-I've been suspended.

-What?

0:36:220:36:24

Ah.

0:36:310:36:33

Well, you can't just let this happen.

0:36:330:36:35

What do you suggest? Another campaign?

0:36:350:36:37

We'll sign a petition.

0:36:370:36:39

James...

0:36:390:36:40

..no-one wants me here.

0:36:410:36:43

Even my father'll be delighted I've been thrown out.

0:36:430:36:46

Surely not?

0:36:460:36:48

I've got four brothers, all with careers in farming.

0:36:480:36:52

But the only ambition my father has for me is marriage.

0:36:520:36:55

You should have been working on the Halliday case.

0:36:580:37:00

I've had enough, James.

0:37:000:37:02

Whirly's been suspended.

0:37:120:37:15

She says she's not going to fight it.

0:37:150:37:17

Sensible girl.

0:37:170:37:19

Why would she want to stay in this godforsaken institution?

0:37:190:37:22

Aren't you going to help?

0:37:230:37:24

She doesn't need my help.

0:37:240:37:26

Whirly can turn her hand to anything.

0:37:260:37:30

She wants to be a vet.

0:37:310:37:33

Something you'll never understand, you useless, selfish sod.

0:37:350:37:39

I just need to do a more thorough examination.

0:37:460:37:49

You've got two minutes.

0:37:510:37:53

There's no swelling I can find.

0:38:020:38:04

His heartbeat's fine.

0:38:070:38:09

And he doesn't have a temperature.

0:38:100:38:14

His shoes are fine, his harness is fine,

0:38:140:38:19

he gets his regular rest and his regular feed...

0:38:190:38:23

-What do you feed him?

-Cereal.

0:38:230:38:24

-The best cereal you can get.

-Cereal.

0:38:240:38:28

He eats better than we...than I do.

0:38:280:38:32

Thank you, Mr Halliday.

0:38:320:38:33

So? What's wrong with him?

0:38:330:38:37

-I don't know yet.

-Yet?!

0:38:370:38:40

By the time you're sure I will be in my grave!

0:38:400:38:42

Please, take a seat, Mr McAloon.

0:38:540:38:57

Don't mind if I do.

0:38:570:38:59

So, Principal, let me tell you where we are.

0:39:010:39:05

My friend, Whirly Tyson, has been summarily suspended

0:39:050:39:08

for what I assume were her remarks to one Professor Gunnell.

0:39:080:39:12

She's a very strong willed girl.

0:39:120:39:14

And Professor Gunnell has given me an ultimatum.

0:39:140:39:17

Either she goes or he goes.

0:39:170:39:20

You know he's an old bluffer.

0:39:200:39:22

Who the hell is going to take Professor Gunnell - Edinburgh threw him out, remember?

0:39:220:39:27

I cannot take the risk.

0:39:270:39:29

You must be aware, Principal,

0:39:320:39:34

of the king's ransom my parents pay in fees to this august institution.

0:39:340:39:38

And I do recall there even being talk of an endowment.

0:39:390:39:43

Call his bluff.

0:39:460:39:48

Believe me, you'll be safe.

0:39:480:39:51

Oh, and there's just one other thing...

0:39:540:39:58

Professor Richie, I know what's wrong with the dray horse.

0:40:210:40:25

I gave you clear instructions to have nothing to do

0:40:250:40:27

with that man or his horse.

0:40:270:40:30

Azoturia.

0:40:300:40:32

From too much cereal feed on rest days.

0:40:320:40:35

Mr Herriot, I do believe you've diagnosed the problem.

0:40:350:40:39

Well done.

0:40:390:40:40

Now, how do we cure her?

0:40:410:40:43

Him.

0:40:430:40:45

Him.

0:40:450:40:46

Simple - he just needs complete rest for around three months.

0:40:460:40:51

Do you want to tell Mr Halliday

0:40:520:40:54

he can't use his horse for three months, or shall I?

0:40:540:40:57

What do we do?

0:41:000:41:01

The college could consider buying the horse from Mr Halliday.

0:41:030:41:06

Truly?

0:41:060:41:08

It'll be very instructive to the students to see the innards

0:41:080:41:12

close up rather than out of a text book.

0:41:120:41:15

Use him for dissection?

0:41:160:41:18

It's you who desperately wants to bring the family back together, Mr Herriot,

0:41:190:41:24

and that will only happen if they've got money and a future.

0:41:240:41:27

His son - he loves that horse.

0:41:290:41:31

Halliday will get about a month out of him if he's lucky.

0:41:320:41:36

But every day will be a living death.

0:41:370:41:39

Professor Richie, I came here to cure sick animals.

0:41:420:41:46

Not to kill them.

0:41:480:41:49

Obviously, if you go to Edinburgh, it will be our loss.

0:41:580:42:02

But I don't want you to feel that you'd be letting any of us down.

0:42:040:42:09

You know my loyalty to this place, Principal.

0:42:130:42:16

Indeed I do.

0:42:170:42:19

But I need to know what your plans are.

0:42:190:42:21

If you intend to resign, then I would appreciate a decision.

0:42:230:42:27

Now.

0:42:290:42:30

I shall stay at Glasgow, warts and all.

0:42:370:42:40

Then I shall insist Miss Tyson apologises to you.

0:42:400:42:44

That's the least that she can do.

0:42:440:42:45

Oh, I agree, but women are here to stay.

0:42:450:42:49

I'm glad you're so loyal to this college, Quintin,

0:42:560:42:59

because I'm going to have to ask you to make one more sacrifice.

0:42:590:43:06

-Cheers!

-Cheers, to you.

0:43:110:43:14

Ah, thank you, Mary.

0:43:160:43:18

What's the celebration?

0:43:200:43:22

You won't believe this - Legge called me in,

0:43:230:43:27

and he's taking me back.

0:43:270:43:29

Ah, that's terrific news. How did that happen?

0:43:300:43:33

The Principal's seen sense, apparently.

0:43:330:43:35

I've got to give a grovelling apology to Gunnell, apparently,

0:43:350:43:39

but I'll do that with my fingers crossed behind my back.

0:43:390:43:42

The college is lucky to have you, Whirly.

0:43:420:43:45

Well, I'm feeling lucky this evening,

0:43:460:43:48

so my last sixpence is going on a game of poker with the boys.

0:43:480:43:52

What?

0:43:520:43:53

James!

0:44:010:44:03

Richie wants me to kill the dray horse,

0:44:030:44:05

even though there is a simple cure.

0:44:050:44:07

Whirly! Whirly?!

0:44:120:44:15

It's Cleo, she's poorly!

0:44:150:44:17

What's happening?

0:44:240:44:25

DOG WHINES

0:44:250:44:27

-I think they might be stuck.

-Oh, God!

0:44:270:44:29

-Maybe we should take her to the college.

-If we do she won't make it.

0:44:290:44:33

I need towels, warm water and soap flakes.

0:44:330:44:35

-McAloon!

-Right.

0:44:350:44:38

-Soap flakes?

-It's lubricant, she needs help to deliver.

0:44:380:44:41

James, can you help me massage Cleo's abdomen?

0:44:410:44:43

I've learned more today than I have in the last five years.

0:44:530:44:56

Just beautiful.

0:44:560:44:58

Darling, I can't thank you enough.

0:44:590:45:02

All these little Cleos.

0:45:020:45:04

Perfect!

0:45:040:45:06

Once you get it over with...

0:45:180:45:21

This is the worst thing I've ever had to do in my life.

0:45:230:45:26

Is it just me or have all men gone soft these days?

0:45:260:45:30

15 years ago, millions of men died in the trenches

0:45:320:45:36

and you're making yourself ill over putting a horse out of its misery.

0:45:360:45:40

I know how hard this is for you, having to share an office.

0:46:300:46:33

KNOCK AT THE DOOR

0:46:330:46:35

Come!

0:46:350:46:36

I'm ready, Professor.

0:46:410:46:44

I doubt it, Mr Herriot.

0:46:440:46:46

And that's a not a bad thing.

0:46:480:46:50

Destroying an animal is not something

0:46:500:46:52

we should ever take lightly.

0:46:520:46:55

You'll be pleased to know Mr Halliday has gratefully

0:46:550:46:58

accepted the cash offer.

0:46:580:46:59

It's a lifeline for him.

0:47:010:47:03

Is Robbie back with his father?

0:47:030:47:06

He's being dropped off from Barnhill this morning.

0:47:060:47:09

Come.

0:47:120:47:13

-Father!

-Robbie!

0:47:240:47:25

I thought we didn't have any money.

0:47:290:47:30

We'll be all right now, son.

0:47:300:47:32

Thank you, Mrs McLean.

0:47:320:47:34

Right then.

0:47:340:47:36

-I love you, Da.

-I'm sorry, son.

0:47:360:47:37

Professor Richie.

0:47:490:47:51

Robbie, Lachie's ill.

0:47:590:48:02

He's...very ill.

0:48:020:48:07

Yeah, but you can fix him?

0:48:070:48:10

Go and see Lachie.

0:48:100:48:11

Why?

0:48:120:48:14

Just do it, son.

0:48:140:48:15

You've done well by me.

0:48:240:48:27

Thank you, sir.

0:48:290:48:31

Position it perpendicular to the forehead.

0:48:440:48:47

That way he won't feel a thing.

0:48:470:48:50

Robbie?

0:49:340:49:36

I've got something I need to do.

0:49:360:49:38

Will you go and help your father?

0:49:380:49:40

Robbie, come and help me with this, son.

0:49:490:49:53

Put these tools away for me.

0:49:560:49:57

Aye, Father.

0:49:570:49:58

GUNSHOT

0:50:530:50:57

I'll send someone round to pick him up.

0:51:010:51:03

-You're a liar!

-Robbie, I'm sorry.

0:51:060:51:09

-I hate you!

-Robbie, that's enough.

0:51:090:51:11

You telt me you were gonnae fix him!

0:51:110:51:14

I was wrong to tell you I could cure him, I'm sorry.

0:51:180:51:21

James.

0:51:240:51:26

I hope you continue to impress, Mr Herriot.

0:51:390:51:43

The horse carcass will provide much-needed surgical experience for our students.

0:51:430:51:47

Thank you, Professor.

0:51:470:51:49

I suggest you head to Danny Neal's later

0:51:490:51:52

for a well-deserved pint of heavy.

0:51:520:51:55

I know I shall in due course.

0:51:550:51:56

James!

0:52:050:52:08

Whirly.

0:52:080:52:09

It'll be easier next time.

0:52:110:52:13

I doubt it.

0:52:150:52:17

Whirly.

0:52:190:52:21

What's going on here?

0:52:230:52:25

Your first victorious campaign, Miss Tyson.

0:52:250:52:28

Follow me.

0:52:300:52:31

You deserve it, Whirly.

0:52:350:52:38

So let's hear no more about the damned ladies' facilities.

0:52:380:52:42

Why can't you be more like James?

0:52:420:52:44

Take something in life seriously for once.

0:52:440:52:47

A high-pitched screaming female - I think Gunnell had a point.

0:52:470:52:50

I honestly don't know why I put up with him.

0:52:500:52:53

Don't you recognise the signs?

0:52:530:52:56

Tosh!

0:52:560:52:58

There is only one chap deserves the credit

0:52:580:53:00

for changing the Principal's mind.

0:53:000:53:03

Mm-hm.

0:53:030:53:05

I shouldn't have raised my voice in your class.

0:53:160:53:19

And what of your uncouth language?

0:53:190:53:21

Your accusations of misogyny?

0:53:210:53:25

Veritas, sir, you are a misogynist.

0:53:250:53:27

How you've pulled all this off, I'll never know.

0:53:310:53:34

But you have made an enemy of me.

0:53:350:53:37

Don't count on qualifying as a vet from this college.

0:53:390:53:42

It'll be over my dead body.

0:53:420:53:44

If needs must.

0:53:460:53:48

Darling man!

0:54:020:54:04

How delicious to see you.

0:54:040:54:06

Gin and tonic?

0:54:070:54:09

Half ten - um, it's a little early for me.

0:54:130:54:16

Oh, I never notice the time.

0:54:160:54:18

The days just stretch forever for a lonely widow.

0:54:180:54:22

Perhaps the time has come to take a lover?

0:54:220:54:25

Are...are you...are you going to keep them?

0:54:270:54:30

All of them?

0:54:300:54:32

Of course not! There's only one Cleo, darling.

0:54:320:54:35

Do you have a special request?

0:54:350:54:36

You know you're rapidly becoming my favourite.

0:54:360:54:39

I'd be very grateful.

0:54:390:54:42

Although Cleo's going to hate me even more if I take one of her puppies?

0:54:420:54:47

He hasn't been off her teat since the day he was born.

0:54:520:54:57

I call him Gnasher.

0:54:570:54:59

Gnasher.

0:54:590:55:03

OK. We're going to be pals.

0:55:030:55:07

Good friends.

0:55:070:55:09

Morning, Mr Herriot.

0:55:190:55:20

Morning, Mr Halliday.

0:55:200:55:22

You're looking well, have you bought a new horse?

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No, I've had to move with the times.

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Used that college money to learn myself up as a driver.

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Got a job driving this.

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I also traded in that new harness of yours.

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Still two pounds down, mind.

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Hello, Robbie.

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I've got something for you, Robbie.

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What's the meaning of this?

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Can we keep it?

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We can't afford another mouth to feed.

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Professor Richie said they can thrive on some simple porridge.

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And another thing - they eat mice, never mind rats.

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And I hear the rat catchers are paying a penny a tail.

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Please, Father.

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He is a fine one.

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Thanks, Mister. Thanks a lot!

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Well, I'll be off then.

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Mr Herriot.

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A dairy herd.

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30 beasts.

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If there's a problem, there could be money in it for us.

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James Herriot, you have said the magic word.

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I think blue would suit you, James.

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Bring out the colour of your eyes.

0:57:370:57:38

I suppose you're enjoying having a laugh at my expense?

0:57:380:57:41

Miss Tyson! You're running amok.

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Apologise to Professor Gunnell immediately.

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I've had a girlfriend.

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That doesn't surprise me at all, James.

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This so-called cure, Mr Murdoch - it's got arsenic in it.

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-There's no poison here!

-You're a danger to those animals!

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Are you mad, man?

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I can't kill live, healthy animals!

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Mr Murdoch! Don't do it!

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