Finding Neverland


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-Lights up!

-Beginners, please!

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-Your five-minute call, sir.

-Places!

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Places! Everyone to their places!

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Shh! Quiet, everybody.

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Opening nights?

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I love opening nights!

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How are you? Good to see you.

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-Good evening, Charles.

-Sir Herbert. How are you?

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-This is my wife.

-Oh, Lady Herbert!

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-How do you do?

-May I give you a peck?

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One of Mr Barrie's finest?

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Oh, that genius Scotsman has done it again.

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It's the best thing I've produced in 25 years.

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Really?

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I already have investors interested back in New York.

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-See you on Broadway!

-LAUGHTER

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First positions, people!

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Standing by, please, ladies and gentlemen.

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If you could take your opening positions, please.

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Beginners, please take your opening positions.

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Audience are coming in.

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Standing by.

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-Good audience.

-Sorry?

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Good audience tonight.

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That's great. Thank you. How much longer?

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Um...ten minutes, sir.

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I love opening night!

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I want to dance with your wife at the after-party.

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-Oh, my goodness!

-Good evening, Mr Frohman.

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-How are you, John?

-Very well.

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It's the best thing that I've produced in 25 years.

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-Hello, George. How are you?

-Healthy and wealthy, I see.

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You've rearranged a holiday for me. I won't forget it.

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-For you, Charles...

-You won't regret it.

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I'm sure.

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-Have you got the tickets?

-Yes. They're in my pocket.

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Oh, there's Mrs Barrie.

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Oh, Mr and Mrs Snow.

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We were so hoping to speak with your husband before the show.

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Have you seen him?

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-I'm not sure where he is, actually.

-Oh!

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We do miss seeing YOU onstage.

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-You were so wonderful!

-Yes?

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Well, it's been some time now.

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Are you right to find your seat?

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Oh, yes. Yes.

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See you at the party, then.

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Excuse me, could you find Mr Barrie

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and remind him that they're doing his play this evening?

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-Yes, ma'am.

-Thank you.

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Let's close the doors.

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KNOCKING

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KNOCKING GETS LOUDER

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APPLAUSE

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Really, I mustn't inconvenience you in this way.

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-I can wait quite well in the shop.

-'Tis no inconvenience.

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The shop is chilly, and there is a fire here.

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Well, you're uncommonly good.

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Sorry, sir.

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Um, Mrs Barrie wanted me to remind you that the play's begun,

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though I imagine you know that.

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-They hate it.

-Sir?

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It's like a dentist's office out there. Why?

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-I wouldn't say they hate it, sir.

-What do you think? Do you like it?

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-I've just been hired here, sir.

-Yes or no? I'm not bothered.

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I'm not really qualified to, er...

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Do you like it? Is it crap?

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-Crap, sir?

-Go on, say it. Just say it.

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It's shite, isn't it? Go on. Say it.

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-Don't know if I'm...

-"It's bull's pizzle, Mr Barrie."

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-Go on, say it.

-It's bull's pizzle, Mr Barrie.

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-I knew it.

-No, I haven't even seen it.

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I knew it. Thank you. Thank you very much.

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Might I look at you, milord, for a moment?

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(Dreadful.)

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-I'm an old man.

-MAN SNORES

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And I've seen few other sights.

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THUNDER RUMBLES

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Thank you, milord.

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Absolute rubbish from start to finish.

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-Yes, I found it fearfully dull.

-Say goodbye to your investment.

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Good to see you. My apologies.

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We'll get them with the next one, Charles. I promise.

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-Of course we will, James.

-I know you put a lot into this one.

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A fortune, James, but I am fortunate

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because I can afford to lose a fortune.

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-Can you?

-No, I can't. How are you?

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-Arthur.

-James.

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You were sorely missed at the last club meeting.

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Was I?

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We were beginning to wonder which is your hobby, writing or cricket.

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You wanted to speak with Mr Barrie, didn't you?

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Oh, yes, but we shouldn't interrupt them, should we?

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I don't see why not.

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If you ask me, the problem lies in our batting order.

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You're absolutely right.

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-James?

-Hello, darling.

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You remember Mr and Mrs Snow, don't you?

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-Mrs Snow.

-Mr Barrie.

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Mr Snow.

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So the Snows have been waiting to meet with you all evening.

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-Oh, yes.

-Is that right?

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Your play this evening - it was remarkable, wasn't it?

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Was it?

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Well, thank you.

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That's very kind of you. I'm...I'm glad you liked it.

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How did you feel it went?

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-I think I can do better.

-Really?

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BELL RINGS

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Mary? Hello?

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Yes, James?

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I'm headed off for the park, if you'd like to join me.

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It's a beautiful morning.

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You'll be working, won't you?

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Perhaps. Yes.

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I'll let you to your work, then.

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-Morning, Mr Barrie.

-Morning, Emma.

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-Have a good day, sir.

-And you.

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DOG BARKS

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That's it! Go on, boy!

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Go get it, boy.

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That's right. Good boy!

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Grab it! Good.

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Who do you belong to?

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Come on, boy. Come on! Come on, fetch!

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Excuse me, sir. You're standing on my sleeve.

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Am I? So sorry.

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I might point out you're lying under my bench.

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I have to, I'm afraid.

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I've been put in the dungeon by the evil Prince George.

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I'm sorry if it bothers you.

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Well, if you're trapped in the dungeon,

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there isn't much to be done, now, is there?

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Perhaps I could slide a key to you through the bars.

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I wouldn't risk it, sir.

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The evil Prince George has tortured many men.

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I'm sorry. Is he bothering you, sir?

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My brother can be an extremely irritating sort of person.

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Aha, Prince George, I gather.

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I understand you are the horrible tyrant

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who imprisoned this unfortunate wretch.

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Not horrible really, but a firm ruler, yes.

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Kind and tolerant.

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And what, precisely, has, er... What did you say your name was?

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-Michael.

-What, precisely, is Michael's crime?

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He's my younger brother.

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Ah! Fair enough.

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-Sorry, lad. Cannot free you.

-That's all right.

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Um, do you mind us playing with your dog?

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-No, go on.

-This is Jack.

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Second in line to the throne. And that one's Michael.

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-He's only five.

-And I'm in prison for it.

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I'm so sorry. Are my boys bothering you?

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-No.

-We're not bothering him, Mum.

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Michael, darling, come out from under there.

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I can't. I'm in prison.

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Oh, I see.

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JM Barrie. Pleased to meet you.

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JM Barrie the author? What a pleasure.

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Sylvia Llewelyn Davies.

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-Are you a writer?

-I am.

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He's a playwright, Jack. Quite a famous one at that.

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I apologise. I imagine you're writing.

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-No, not at all.

-Where's Peter?

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What have you written, Mr Barrie?

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Well, currently, I make my living entertaining princes and their courts

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with my trained bear, Porthos.

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If you command your brother Peter to join us,

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I am willing, Prince George, to give you just such a performance,

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in exchange for the freedom of this prisoner, of course.

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-Very well.

-Very well.

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Now, I want you to pay particular attention...

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to the teeth.

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DOG WHINES

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Some unscrupulous trainers

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will show you a bear whose teeth have all been pulled,

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while other cowards will force the brute into a muzzle.

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Only the true master

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would attempt these tricks without either measure of safety.

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What did you bring me over here for?

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-Peter...

-This is absurd. It's just a dog.

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Come on, darling.

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"Just a dog"? DOG WHINES

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Just?!

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Porthos, don't listen to him.

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Porthos dreams of being a bear,

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and you want to dash those dreams by saying he's "just a dog"?

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HE TUTS

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What a horrible, candle-snuffing word.

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That's like saying, "He can't climb that mountain. He's just a man."

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Or, "That's not a diamond. It's just a rock."

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Just.

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Fine, then. Turn him into a bear.

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If you can.

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Peter, Where are your manners?

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With those eyes, my bonny lad, I'm afraid you'd never see it.

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However, with just a wee bit of imagination,

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I can turn around right now

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and see...

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the great bear.

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Porthos, dance with me.

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SYLVIA AND BOYS LAUGH

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-BEAR GROWLS

-The great bear, Porthos!

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APPLAUSE

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BEAR GROWLS

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AUDIENCE CHEERS

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LAUGHTER AND APPLAUSE

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AUDIENCE CHEERS

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BEAR GROWLS

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SYLVIA LAUGHS

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THEY APPLAUD

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Thank you. I don't think I've ever seen a performance quite like it.

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We're here every day,

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and the bear is always more than happy to perform.

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Perhaps we'll see you here tomorrow, then.

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Perhaps.

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Peter, jump up, please, darling, quick.

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-ALL:

-Bye!

-Bye.

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Peter, didn't you enjoy that?

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I've seen better.

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Well, Michael wanted the bear kept prisoner with him,

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and Peter insisted that Michael was hardly a prisoner

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and Porthos simply wasn't a bear at all.

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I do very much hope to see them tomorrow.

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What's her name?

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Sylvia.

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Um... Mrs...something Davies.

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Llewelyn Davies?

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You know her?

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Well, I know who she is, of course.

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Why, she's a du Maurier, for heaven's sake.

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Her father was the artist.

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Her brother's the actor.

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And there was something...tragic that happened with her husband.

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Oh, yes. He died.

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Cancer of the jaw, I believe.

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That's horrible.

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Yes. Apparently, he left her with four boys and no income to speak of.

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Why, if it wasn't for her mother's help...

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James.

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We should have them to dinner.

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HE CLATTERS CUTLERY Should we?

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Absolutely.

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I've always wanted to meet Madam du Maurier.

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Why, she knows practically everyone there is worth knowing.

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What are you writing about?

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Oh, nothing of any great consequence.

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I can't write.

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Have you ever kept a journal?

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Ever tried your hand at writing a play?

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Well, then, how do you know?

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I know. That's all.

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I see.

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Where's your mother today, and the rest of the boys?

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Home.

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Mother's got a bit of a chest cold.

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I'm sure everyone would be happy to see you, though.

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One afternoon.

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I should leave you to your writing.

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Peter...

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I'll see you later, then.

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Why didn't you tell me, Charles? You knew it wasn't any good.

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Why didn't you tell me, James? You knew it wasn't any good.

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Hmm?

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I took an extended lease on the theatre,

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keeping the actors on.

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I don't have another play.

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I'm sure you will.

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-Won't you?

-We'll see.

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I need you to sign for the storage, Mr Frohman.

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Lower.

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-Easy does it. Take your time.

-Yeah, all right.

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It was never meant to be taken seriously.

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You know what happened, James. They changed it.

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They changed what?

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The critics.

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They made it important.

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Hmm?

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What's it called?

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What's it called?

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-Play.

-Play.

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WILD WEST MUSIC

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Bang! Bang, bang! Bang, bang!

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Return the boy to us, you nasty Injun.

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Our people teach boy Indian ways.

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Make him great warrior. Our chief, Running Nose, never let him go.

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Bang! Bang, bang!

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Me wounded, Peter. Time short.

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You go. Spread wings and soar like eagle above enemy.

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Fly back to our chief.

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Tell her of my brave defeat!

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That's crazy.

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Indians can't fly.

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Of course they can. Go on. Go on. Go on.

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Listen to us, boy. This Indian kidnapped you.

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Not true. We kidnap no-one.

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You lost boy.

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I teach you ways of the brave.

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I take you as my own son.

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You are not my father.

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Bang! Bang! Bang, bang!

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-I've got him!

-Let me go!

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-Stop it, you two!

-Ooh, we are awful, aren't we?

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-I'm warning you...

-Oh! I'm scared!

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First we have a bit of fun for a change!

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-Stop it, you two! Get off!

-Don't!

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-Jack!

-Stop it!

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Get off, George!

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Peter!

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-I'm terribly sorry.

-Oh, it wasn't your fault.

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I'm afraid it might have been.

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To be honest, I'm just happy you got him to join in the game.

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Oh, yes, I was a tremendous success.

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Mr Barrie, it's more than I've been able to achieve.

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Peter's a different boy since his father died.

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You know, I don't think he's even had a good cry about it.

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Well...

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Grief affects us all in different ways, doesn't it?

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Yes, it does.

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Oh, by the way,

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my wife would like to invite you and the boys over to dinner.

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Your mother as well.

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Oh. How kind.

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That would be lovely.

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Well, don't you all look lovely in your little suits?

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And, Mrs du Maurier, what a shame it is

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that we've not met until this evening.

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How kind of you to say so.

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Not at all - I can't tell you

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how many times I've been to a charity or a...social event

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and seen your name listed among the organisers.

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HE GIGGLES

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It's the very thing I would love to do myself

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if I could just find the time.

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My problem is, is in finding the time to do everything else.

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At the moment, I am running two households.

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Sylvia believes she can get by without a housekeeper.

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Mother.

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My house is quite large enough for us all,

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but the idea of living with me seems not...

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Not now, please, Mother.

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We help her keep the house in order.

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Don't interrupt, George. Where did you get your manners?

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Sorry, Grandmother.

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Well...

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Mr Barrie,

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I understand you've become playmates of my grandchildren.

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Oh, they indulge me, really.

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On the contrary.

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The other day,

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we took to an exploration of darkest Africa in our garden.

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Oh.

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But Mr Barrie was taken ill by the bite of a...what was it?

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Tsetse fly. Quite horrible.

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Yes, and he swelled to the size of a hippopotamus.

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Fingers like sausages.

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We had to float in him down the river like he was a bloated raft.

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But the fishing was good, wasn't it?

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James.

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HE GIGGLES

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Please.

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-Bye.

-Thank you so much. Very pleasant.

0:19:540:19:57

It was a lovely evening.

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-Bye. Goodnight.

-Goodnight.

0:19:580:20:00

SHE SIGHS

0:20:030:20:05

Well, that was a disaster.

0:20:050:20:07

Painful. Utterly painful to see.

0:20:090:20:13

I don't know what you mean. I had a lovely time.

0:20:140:20:17

Oh, James, please.

0:20:170:20:18

"My problem is in finding the time to do everything else."

0:20:180:20:22

I've never felt so judged in my life.

0:20:230:20:26

Judged? How do you mean?

0:20:260:20:28

A grown man, for heaven's sake, playing all day long with children?

0:20:280:20:33

In any case,

0:20:330:20:34

I hardly think they'll be the social contact we'd hoped for.

0:20:340:20:37

Hadn't really thought of them that way. Just enjoy their company.

0:20:370:20:41

He's been a good friend to us, Mother.

0:20:410:20:43

Yes, but what does that mean, hmm?

0:20:450:20:47

Surely you don't intend...

0:20:470:20:50

..to keep spending your afternoons with those children, do you?

0:20:500:20:52

And so today, ladies and gentlemen,

0:20:580:21:00

using only the wind and his own physical strength,

0:21:000:21:03

George Llewelyn Davies shall test the very limits of the atmosphere

0:21:030:21:07

using his tethered craft.

0:21:070:21:08

Go on, boy.

0:21:080:21:10

-Go on, George.

-You're going to break it, George.

0:21:100:21:12

-George, stop.

-Just needs a bit more speed.

0:21:120:21:15

-I want to do it.

-Hold off a bit, George.

0:21:150:21:18

-I think it's in need of a tail.

-Oh, wait!

0:21:180:21:20

-Here. James, this will do.

-That's a good idea.

0:21:220:21:24

-No, it's not heavy enough.

-I

-want to do it.

0:21:240:21:27

You coming, Peter?

0:21:270:21:28

WHISTLES Porthos.

0:21:280:21:30

It'll work this time.

0:21:300:21:32

Porthos. Give us your bell. That's good. Here.

0:21:320:21:36

-Michael?

-Yeah?

0:21:360:21:37

-Now, would you like to give it a go?

-Yes, please.

0:21:370:21:40

-Oh, he can't run fast enough.

-Of course he can.

0:21:400:21:43

Let him try, Jack.

0:21:430:21:45

-Now, George, you hold the kite.

-George.

0:21:450:21:47

Come on, boys. Let's go back up to the top.

0:21:470:21:49

Come on. Come on, Peter.

0:21:490:21:51

All right, George, hold it up.

0:21:510:21:53

Darling, you've got to run now. Ready?

0:21:530:21:55

Ready? Run!

0:21:550:21:57

-Run, Michael.

-RUN!

0:21:570:21:59

Oh, I told you this wasn't going to work.

0:21:590:22:01

I don't think he's fast enough.

0:22:010:22:03

It won't work if no-one believes in him.

0:22:030:22:05

-Now, give him a chance.

-Go back to your starting position.

0:22:050:22:07

-Darling, we'll try again.

-George, take the kite.

0:22:070:22:09

-If it'll help.

-Now, this time,

0:22:090:22:11

I don't want a flea's breath of doubt.

0:22:110:22:14

-We must get that kite in the air.

-Right.

0:22:140:22:16

I think I feel a bit more breeze.

0:22:160:22:17

-Ready, Michael?

-Go on. Go on.

0:22:170:22:19

-You can do it, Michael.

-You've got to run.

0:22:190:22:21

Run, Michael. Run! Run!

0:22:210:22:23

-Run!

-That's it!

0:22:230:22:24

Yes! He did it!

0:22:240:22:27

-Keep running!

-Keep running!

0:22:270:22:31

What are you writing about now?

0:22:580:23:01

Oh, just making notes.

0:23:010:23:03

I'm never really certain what they're about

0:23:030:23:05

until I've read them over later.

0:23:050:23:07

Something about the kite?

0:23:080:23:11

Now, why do you ask that?

0:23:130:23:15

I don't know.

0:23:170:23:19

If I were a writer,

0:23:190:23:20

I think I could tell a whole story about flying the kite today.

0:23:200:23:24

Perhaps you should, then. That's a fantastic idea.

0:23:240:23:27

Why not give it a try?

0:23:270:23:29

I hope you haven't been talking about

0:23:290:23:30

anything TOO serious with this one.

0:23:300:23:33

No. Talking a bit of silliness, really.

0:23:330:23:36

Can we have him for supper?

0:23:450:23:47

Have him to STAY for supper, Michael. We're not cannibals.

0:23:470:23:50

You are welcome, you know.

0:23:500:23:51

BOYS LAUGH

0:23:510:23:54

Sylvia.

0:23:540:23:55

Mr Barrie. Where have you been?

0:23:550:23:57

Um, flying a kite, Mother, and having a wonderful time.

0:23:570:24:00

I'm sorry, I didn't know you were coming this evening.

0:24:000:24:02

No? Well, apparently you forgot, then.

0:24:020:24:05

I brought some supper along for us all.

0:24:050:24:07

You didn't need to do that.

0:24:070:24:08

Well, there's no food in the house, is there?

0:24:080:24:11

Really, you don't need to wait till the cupboard is bare.

0:24:110:24:13

Please, Mother. Come on, darling.

0:24:130:24:15

Wipe feet. There's been enough tracking round here.

0:24:150:24:17

George, I thought you said you were going to help your mother

0:24:170:24:20

take care of the house.

0:24:200:24:21

Coat, Michael, please. Yes. And...coathanger.

0:24:210:24:26

-Very good.

-Will we see you tomorrow?

0:24:260:24:28

No, you are going to be helping round the house tomorrow.

0:24:280:24:31

Mother, there is absolutely no need for this.

0:24:310:24:34

You can't do everything yourself. Look at you.

0:24:340:24:37

You're horribly flush. You're wearing yourself out.

0:24:370:24:42

Thank you for a lovely day, James. Excuse me, Mother.

0:24:420:24:44

So, from tomorrow, we're going to have some discipline around here.

0:24:440:24:49

And not one of you will escape!

0:24:490:24:55

-Good evening, Mr Barrie.

-Good evening, Sarah.

0:25:000:25:02

-Good evening, Mr Barrie.

-Evening, Emma.

0:25:020:25:04

You missed supper.

0:25:130:25:15

Perhaps I'll have something later. I've a bit of writing I wanted to do.

0:25:160:25:19

Are you sure? It was a lovely meal.

0:25:190:25:22

Duck.

0:25:220:25:24

Sarah let Emma cook this evening.

0:25:240:25:26

Is that right?

0:25:280:25:30

Listen, what would you think of loaning Emma out to the Davies

0:25:300:25:32

for the occasional evening?

0:25:320:25:34

They don't actually have a cook.

0:25:340:25:36

I take it Mrs Davies enjoyed the meal she had here.

0:25:360:25:40

I imagine she could use an extra hand now and again, that's all.

0:25:420:25:45

Oh.

0:25:450:25:46

That's very charitable of you.

0:25:460:25:48

Perhaps we can send over some of the silver as well.

0:25:500:25:53

And what about linen?

0:25:530:25:55

I wouldn't be surprised if some of hers was looking a bit shabby.

0:25:550:25:58

Please, Mary, stop.

0:25:580:26:00

Maybe she can send over some of the things we've run short on.

0:26:000:26:05

My husband, for example.

0:26:050:26:07

We rarely see him in this house.

0:26:090:26:12

That hasn't seemed to bother you for some time now.

0:26:120:26:15

DISHES CRASH AND MAID GASPS

0:26:150:26:17

THUNDER RUMBLES

0:26:180:26:20

HORSES GALLOP

0:26:530:26:55

HORSE WHINNIES

0:26:550:26:58

Lords and ladies, His Royal Highness King Michael the Benevolent,

0:26:580:27:03

protector of the realm.

0:27:030:27:06

That sceptre's made of wood.

0:27:060:27:08

Yes, well, we dream on a budget here, don't we?

0:27:080:27:11

No, I mean, everyone thinks it's made of gold.

0:27:110:27:15

But it's just an old hunk of wood.

0:27:150:27:17

The means to an end, Peter.

0:27:170:27:18

What we've done is taken an old hunk of wood

0:27:180:27:23

and transformed it for all the world to see

0:27:230:27:25

into the most magnificent gold.

0:27:250:27:27

There you go.

0:27:270:27:29

What's this?

0:27:300:27:31

All great writers begin with a good leather binding

0:27:310:27:35

and a respectable title.

0:27:350:27:37

Open it.

0:27:370:27:38

"The Boy Castaways.

0:27:430:27:45

"Being a record of the terrible adventures of the brothers Davies,

0:27:450:27:49

"faithfully set forth by Peter Llewelyn Davies."

0:27:490:27:54

Kipling would swallow his own ear for a title like that.

0:27:540:27:57

Stab him, George. You can do it.

0:27:570:28:00

I still have no idea what to write.

0:28:000:28:03

Write about anything.

0:28:030:28:04

Write about your family. Write about the talking whale.

0:28:040:28:07

What whale?

0:28:070:28:08

The one that's trapped in your imagination and desperate to get out.

0:28:080:28:12

Come, sit down.

0:28:120:28:14

I have actually begun writing about

0:28:170:28:19

the adventures of the Davies brothers myself.

0:28:190:28:21

-A play?

-A play indeed, yes.

0:28:210:28:24

And I would be extremely honoured

0:28:240:28:26

if you would allow me the use of your name for one of the characters.

0:28:260:28:29

I don't know what to say.

0:28:290:28:32

Say yes.

0:28:320:28:35

Good man.

0:28:360:28:38

Porthos, that's mine. Let go.

0:28:380:28:40

I won't go to bed. I won't, I won't.

0:28:400:28:43

You should have been in bed half an hour ago, young man.

0:28:430:28:46

I'm afraid I've grown hopelessly lax in my discipline.

0:28:480:28:51

Nonsense. Young boys should never be sent to bed.

0:28:510:28:54

They always wake up a day older.

0:28:540:28:57

And then, before you know it, they're grown.

0:28:570:29:01

Their father would have been horrified.

0:29:010:29:03

Of course, he'd never have allowed a dog in the house either.

0:29:030:29:05

He'd have tied him up in the yard.

0:29:050:29:08

Right. Last one in bed's a hairy toad.

0:29:080:29:12

BOYS SHOUT AND CHATTER EXCITEDLY

0:29:120:29:15

SHE SIGHS QUIETLY

0:29:570:29:58

You mean a lot to my boys, you know.

0:30:000:30:02

Especially Peter.

0:30:040:30:05

It seems to me that Peter is trying to grow up too fast.

0:30:080:30:11

I imagine he thinks

0:30:130:30:14

that grown-ups don't hurt as deeply as children do when they...

0:30:140:30:17

..when they lose someone.

0:30:180:30:20

I lost my elder brother, David, when I was just Peter's age.

0:30:240:30:27

And it nearly destroyed my mother.

0:30:280:30:31

James, I'm so sorry.

0:30:310:30:33

Your poor mother.

0:30:350:30:37

Can't imagine losing a child.

0:30:370:30:39

Aye.

0:30:390:30:41

She didn't get out of bed for months.

0:30:420:30:45

She wouldn't eat.

0:30:450:30:47

I tried everything to make her happy, but...

0:30:470:30:49

..she only wanted David.

0:30:520:30:53

So, one day...

0:30:530:30:57

..I dressed myself in David's clothing...

0:30:590:31:01

..and I went to her.

0:31:040:31:06

You must have frightened her to death.

0:31:060:31:08

I think it was the first time she ever actually looked at me.

0:31:090:31:14

And that was the end of the boy James.

0:31:190:31:22

I used to say to myself he'd gone to Neverland.

0:31:250:31:27

Where?

0:31:270:31:29

Neverland.

0:31:290:31:31

It's a wonderful place.

0:31:310:31:32

HE CHUCKLES

0:31:390:31:41

I've not spoken about this before to anyone.

0:31:420:31:45

Ever.

0:31:470:31:48

SHE CHUCKLES

0:31:500:31:51

What's it like, Neverland?

0:31:580:32:01

One day, I'll take you there.

0:32:040:32:06

Wait a minute, James. He's a fairy?

0:32:080:32:10

No, he's the irrepressible spirit of youth. Tinker Bell is the fairy.

0:32:100:32:13

Tinker Bell is a woman?

0:32:130:32:15

She's not a woman, she's a fairy.

0:32:150:32:17

He is a boy who stays young forever.

0:32:170:32:20

James, how does anyone stay young forever? It doesn't work.

0:32:200:32:22

He just believes, Charles.

0:32:220:32:24

He imagines life the way he wants it to be

0:32:240:32:26

and he believes in it long enough and hard enough

0:32:260:32:28

that it all appears before him, you see?

0:32:280:32:30

James, I'm your friend. You're coming off a flop.

0:32:300:32:32

You have a man who is a fairy.

0:32:320:32:36

-No, a boy.

-And this girl calls herself Tinker.

0:32:360:32:39

And you have a pirate ship on stage,

0:32:390:32:41

surrounded by tons and tons of water.

0:32:410:32:42

-That's a lot of water.

-It's a lot of water.

0:32:420:32:45

Yes, and that's a lot of money.

0:32:450:32:46

It is, but we can fake the water.

0:32:460:32:48

Well, if we can fake the water, I'm sure your play will be a hit.

0:32:480:32:51

You know what I think I'll do?

0:32:510:32:52

I'll imagine life the way I want it to be.

0:32:520:32:54

-Long enough and hard enough.

-Yes.

0:32:540:32:56

And then the money for the play will appear magically before me.

0:32:560:33:00

-How's that?

-That's right. That's it. Yes.

0:33:000:33:02

How does the clock wind up inside the crocodile?

0:33:020:33:04

-He swallows it.

-Ah, of course he does.

0:33:040:33:07

CROWD CHEERS AND APPLAUDS

0:33:090:33:12

How was he?

0:33:120:33:14

Well done.

0:33:140:33:16

I finally get the courage to invite the boys to a game

0:33:170:33:20

and we have to suffer this grave humiliation.

0:33:200:33:23

It's perfect, actually.

0:33:230:33:25

Spend a good deal of time with them, don't you?

0:33:250:33:27

Every moment I can spare, in fact.

0:33:270:33:29

I'm glad for you.

0:33:290:33:31

And Mrs Davies seems to be having a good time of it as well.

0:33:310:33:35

You should be aware, though, James, what some people have been saying.

0:33:350:33:39

Mind you, I wouldn't bring it up if I thought the rumours would pass.

0:33:400:33:44

I'm not surprised. What are they saying?

0:33:440:33:46

Very well.

0:33:480:33:50

That you spend much more time with Mrs Davies

0:33:500:33:52

than you do with your own wife.

0:33:520:33:53

She is a widow, and, um...

0:33:530:33:56

I'm a friend. That's it, nothing more.

0:33:560:33:58

There have also been questions about

0:34:000:34:02

how you spend your time with those boys and why.

0:34:020:34:07

That's outrageous.

0:34:070:34:09

How could anyone think something so evil?

0:34:100:34:12

They're children. They're innocent children.

0:34:120:34:15

You find a glimmer of happiness in this world,

0:34:170:34:19

there's always someone who wants to destroy it. No.

0:34:190:34:23

Thank you, Arthur,

0:34:230:34:25

but I don't think many will give credence to such nonsense.

0:34:250:34:28

Then why is no-one sitting with them?

0:34:280:34:31

Once you get a bit of notoriety, James,

0:34:320:34:34

people watch you.

0:34:340:34:37

And they will look for ways to drag you down.

0:34:370:34:39

PLAYERS SHOUT, CROWD APPLAUDS

0:34:390:34:42

Are you sure your wife doesn't object

0:34:440:34:46

to us taking over your cottage for the summer, James?

0:34:460:34:48

She doesn't go there anymore.

0:34:480:34:49

Really? It's such a relief to get away.

0:34:490:34:52

-You'll come and visit, I hope.

-Of course.

0:34:520:34:54

-Are we in?

-Everyone in?

0:34:540:34:55

-Can I drive, Uncle Jim?

-Uh, no.

0:34:550:34:58

BOYS LAUGH

0:34:580:35:00

HORN TOOTS, ENGINE BACKFIRES

0:35:020:35:04

BOYS LAUGH

0:35:080:35:10

Out of the way, or I'll make haggis out of you.

0:35:130:35:16

Get the sheep out the way.

0:35:160:35:17

HORN TOOTS

0:35:170:35:20

BOYS YELL AND LAUGH

0:35:270:35:29

-Are we there yet?

-Almost.

0:35:340:35:36

Almost there.

0:35:360:35:38

I can see the cottage!

0:35:380:35:40

ENGINE STOPS

0:35:470:35:49

Shall we explore, Michael?

0:35:570:35:59

If you're going outside, don't tear your clothes, please.

0:35:590:36:01

-Come on, follow me!

-Be careful of the stinging nettles.

0:36:010:36:04

Hurry up, everyone.

0:36:040:36:05

-Would you like to see the rest of it?

-Mmm.

0:36:100:36:13

-Yes.

-Great.

0:36:130:36:14

Hello!

0:36:340:36:37

Thought you could escape from Captain Swarthy, eh?

0:36:370:36:40

Off to the ship with you, then. Off to the ship, son!

0:36:400:36:43

So, now you can either choose to become a pirate with the rest of us

0:36:460:36:49

or we'll toss you to the sharks.

0:36:490:36:52

How marvellous!

0:36:520:36:54

Or maybe the crocodiles, eh?

0:36:540:36:56

No-one's escaped, Captain.

0:36:580:37:00

Excellent work, matey.

0:37:000:37:01

Now, then. Now is your only chance to speak.

0:37:010:37:04

Who amongst you is ready to tie your hopes and dreams to the sea?

0:37:050:37:09

-I am.

-Not finished yet.

0:37:090:37:11

To enter upon the most dangerous chapter

0:37:110:37:14

in your young and soon-to-be-wasted lives.

0:37:140:37:18

BOY LAUGHS What did you say?

0:37:180:37:20

What are you doing, son? Are you giggling?

0:37:200:37:22

On my ship? Giggling? What did you say?

0:37:220:37:24

-I said, I'm ready, Captain.

-What's your name, boy?

0:37:240:37:26

I'm Curly, the oldest and wisest of the crew.

0:37:260:37:29

Cut him loose, matey.

0:37:290:37:32

Welcome aboard, Curly. Your job will be to mop the deck.

0:37:320:37:36

And who be you, young squire?

0:37:360:37:39

-ADOPTS IRISH ACCENT:

-My name be Nibs the Cutthroat -

0:37:390:37:41

feared by men and greatly desired by the ladies.

0:37:410:37:44

Jack!

0:37:440:37:45

Welcome aboard, Nibs. You shall polish all wood surfaces.

0:37:450:37:49

Grab a hold of that rigging.

0:37:490:37:52

And you, lad.

0:37:520:37:53

I'm Peter.

0:37:530:37:55

That's not a pirate name.

0:37:550:37:57

What about Dastardly Jim, eh?

0:37:570:37:59

No. Just Peter.

0:37:590:38:02

I like my name.

0:38:020:38:04

Very well.

0:38:040:38:07

In punishment for lack of an interesting pirate name,

0:38:080:38:11

Peter shall walk the plank.

0:38:110:38:13

Cut him loose.

0:38:130:38:14

There's the script.

0:38:270:38:28

Young man.

0:38:330:38:35

-What are you playing, again?

-The boy.

0:38:360:38:39

What have you got...?

0:38:390:38:41

Mr Barrie, sir?

0:38:410:38:43

There's been a mistake here, sir.

0:38:430:38:45

It says here I'm to play the nanny.

0:38:450:38:47

Don't imagine I quite fit that part, eh?

0:38:470:38:49

-You're not actually the nanny.

-Oh.

0:38:490:38:52

You're a dog.

0:38:520:38:54

What?

0:38:540:38:55

A Newfoundland.

0:38:550:38:57

We'll put you in a great big fluffy dog suit.

0:38:570:38:59

HE GROWLS

0:38:590:39:01

Oh. Oh, right.

0:39:010:39:03

All right, all right.

0:39:050:39:07

We don't have a Tinker Bell cast, do we? He could play Tinker Bell.

0:39:070:39:10

Oh, heavens, no. Tinker Bell's a light.

0:39:100:39:12

It moves around the stage.

0:39:120:39:14

Just a wee light that moves around the stage.

0:39:140:39:17

Bit worried about this.

0:39:190:39:21

Let's see.

0:39:210:39:23

We've got John Darling, Michael Darling, Tiger Lily,

0:39:230:39:26

Smee, Skylights...

0:39:260:39:28

It's a play for puppets.

0:39:280:39:30

Toodles, Nibs, Curly.

0:39:300:39:32

Oh, these names are absurd when you see them all together.

0:39:320:39:35

Captain Hook...

0:39:350:39:37

Ah. Hello, James.

0:39:370:39:40

You're out of your mind.

0:39:420:39:44

DOOR OPENS AND SHUTS

0:39:440:39:46

How were rehearsals?

0:39:550:39:58

Fine. Great.

0:39:580:40:00

They're going, er...quite well.

0:40:000:40:02

Good.

0:40:030:40:05

Yes. Thank you.

0:40:050:40:06

CLOCK CHIMES

0:40:230:40:25

SHE COUGHS

0:40:310:40:33

VEHICLE APPROACHES

0:40:330:40:36

ENGINE STOPS

0:40:410:40:42

Hello.

0:40:420:40:44

Hello.

0:40:440:40:46

How was your journey?

0:40:460:40:48

It was quite long. I'm exhausted.

0:40:480:40:51

-Let's get you some tea.

-That'd be nice. Thanks.

0:40:510:40:53

Can you come to the playhouse?

0:40:560:40:58

In a moment, Michael. He's just arrived.

0:40:580:41:00

But I said, "I'll get him."

0:41:000:41:02

They always send Peter to do things.

0:41:020:41:04

I said, "I'll do it. It will spoil the surprise."

0:41:040:41:08

What surprise, darling?

0:41:080:41:10

It's a great surprise. We've taken most of the day preparing for it.

0:41:100:41:14

Everybody's waiting for you.

0:41:140:41:17

Then we mustn't keep them waiting.

0:41:170:41:19

-HE GASPS

-Please don't tell them that I told you the surprise.

0:41:190:41:21

I said I wouldn't.

0:41:210:41:23

Well, you didn't really tell us anything about it, did you?

0:41:230:41:25

Yes, I did. It's a play.

0:41:250:41:27

It's a play!

0:41:270:41:29

ELIZABETHAN MUSIC

0:41:290:41:32

Fantastic.

0:41:380:41:40

"'The Lamentable Tale Of Lady Ursula'.

0:41:400:41:43

"A play in one act by Peter Llewelyn Davies."

0:41:430:41:46

This is just a bit of silliness, really.

0:41:480:41:50

I should hope so. Go on.

0:41:500:41:52

I just wanted to take a stab at writing, you know.

0:41:520:41:55

Well, the others do a good job of it anyway.

0:41:550:41:57

Well, let's see it, then.

0:41:570:42:00

'The Lamentable Tale of Lady Ursula'.

0:42:020:42:05

One morning, just after sunrise, Lady Ursula,

0:42:050:42:08

the most beautiful daughter of Lord and Lady du Bonn,

0:42:080:42:11

made her way up the steps of the great cathedral

0:42:110:42:14

to pray to her blessed saint.

0:42:140:42:16

Suddenly, as she reached the cathedral doors,

0:42:160:42:19

the gargoyle that guarded the sacred structure

0:42:190:42:22

came to life and swooped down upon her.

0:42:220:42:25

SHE COUGHS

0:42:250:42:27

The people of the village all ran for safety,

0:42:270:42:29

but Lady Ursula slipped on the cathedral steps

0:42:290:42:32

and the gargoyle descended upon her, wrapping her in its huge wings

0:42:320:42:36

and taking her high up into the spires of the cathedral.

0:42:360:42:39

-Go on, Peter.

-SHE COUGHS

0:42:400:42:42

Not long after this sorrowful event,

0:42:420:42:44

a young knight named JM Barnaby came into the city.

0:42:440:42:47

-SHE COUGHS

-He vowed to...

0:42:470:42:48

Sylvia.

0:42:480:42:49

-Do you want some water?

-Mother?

0:42:510:42:54

No, James.

0:42:540:42:55

Let's get her back to the house. Go on.

0:42:550:42:57

She won't discuss it with me at all. She claims it was nothing.

0:43:000:43:04

I tell you, doctor, she couldn't breathe.

0:43:040:43:07

I can't very well treat a patient

0:43:070:43:09

who won't admit there's anything wrong.

0:43:090:43:11

You'll have to make her understand that something is.

0:43:110:43:14

-I'll try and do my best.

-OK.

0:43:140:43:16

Just there.

0:43:160:43:18

Put your hand flat like that.

0:43:470:43:50

OK, and then... Ow!

0:43:500:43:52

And then...like that.

0:43:540:43:56

COINS RING

0:44:050:44:08

JAMES AND DOCTOR WHISPER

0:44:100:44:14

KNOCK AT DOOR

0:44:190:44:21

Come in.

0:44:210:44:23

Good doctor didn't feel up to the challenge on this one.

0:44:320:44:35

He thinks you need to go to hospital for further tests.

0:44:350:44:38

Nonsense.

0:44:380:44:40

When would I have time for that?

0:44:400:44:43

Besides, this family's had enough of hospitals.

0:44:430:44:46

-Perhaps they can help you.

-I know what they can do for me.

0:44:480:44:51

Saw what they did for my husband.

0:44:510:44:53

No, James. No interest in hospitals.

0:44:540:44:58

Though I'm keenly interested in having some supper.

0:44:580:45:01

LOUD THUD

0:45:010:45:03

What did you and Mother decide to tell us this time?

0:45:300:45:33

It's only a chest cold?!

0:45:330:45:34

-We hadn't decided anything.

-Stop lying to me!

0:45:340:45:37

I'm sick of grown-ups lying to me.

0:45:370:45:40

I'm not lying to you. I don't know what's wrong.

0:45:400:45:43

"Father might take us fishing," that's what she said,

0:45:430:45:46

"in just a few weeks," and he died the next morning.

0:45:460:45:50

That wasn't a lie, Peter. That was your mother's hope.

0:45:500:45:54

He barely moved for a week,

0:45:540:45:55

but I started planning our fishing trip.

0:45:550:45:58

I will never lie to you.

0:45:580:46:00

I promise you that.

0:46:000:46:02

No, all you'll do is teach me to make up stupid stories

0:46:020:46:05

and pretend that things aren't happening until...

0:46:050:46:08

I won't! I'm not blind! I won't be made a fool!

0:46:140:46:17

What's this? Peter.

0:46:190:46:22

The play.

0:46:220:46:24

Darling, I wanted to see the rest of it.

0:46:240:46:27

Magic's gone out of it a bit now, hasn't it?

0:46:300:46:33

All because of a silly chest cold.

0:46:330:46:35

DOG WHINES

0:46:590:47:01

MAN TALKS INDISTINCTLY

0:47:010:47:04

Well, I tried to incorporate into this the idea of...

0:47:040:47:08

civil liberties being breached.

0:47:080:47:10

And governments don't really have the right.

0:47:100:47:13

James.

0:47:190:47:20

Well, you remember Gilbert Cannan, don't you?

0:47:220:47:24

Good evening.

0:47:240:47:27

Mr Cannan has been working on the committee

0:47:270:47:29

to fight government censorship.

0:47:290:47:31

I know how involved you've been as well.

0:47:320:47:35

He wanted to speak to you. Did think you'd be home so much sooner.

0:47:350:47:38

-It's been a long evening, Mary.

-Yes.

0:47:400:47:43

Well, if I'd realised how late it was, of course...

0:47:430:47:47

I should perhaps talk to you at another time?

0:47:470:47:49

-Not so late?

-That will be fine.

0:47:490:47:51

We'll talk then. Thank you for your patience, Mrs Barrie. Mr Barrie.

0:47:560:48:01

-Goodnight.

-Goodnight.

0:48:010:48:03

DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES

0:48:090:48:13

Well, aren't you going to speak?

0:48:200:48:22

What would you like me to say?

0:48:230:48:24

"Curious how late Mr Cannan stayed," I suppose.

0:48:260:48:30

And then, let's see - what comes next?

0:48:300:48:32

"No later than you were out, James.

0:48:350:48:38

"And how is Mrs Davies this evening?"

0:48:380:48:41

Oh, yes, I'd have a great answer for that one, wouldn't I?

0:48:410:48:43

How dare you?

0:48:430:48:46

This isn't one of your plays.

0:48:480:48:50

I know that, Mary.

0:48:500:48:51

It's quite serious.

0:48:510:48:54

But I'm not ready for this conversation, wherever it may lead.

0:48:570:49:00

Perhaps we can talk in the morning, yes? Goodnight, then.

0:49:000:49:02

DOOR CLOSES

0:49:110:49:12

Uh, Mr Barrie.

0:50:240:50:25

Don't you agree this is a little bit tight?

0:50:250:50:27

No. No, in fact, I think it's quite...baggy.

0:50:290:50:32

-Baggy?

-Quite frumpy.

0:50:320:50:34

-I'd bring it right in just there.

-That's very tight.

0:50:340:50:36

Right there, and maybe a plank of wood there to straighten him up.

0:50:360:50:39

-Oh, yes, Mr Barrie.

-Plank of wood?

0:50:390:50:41

-Some wood there in the shoulders.

-Mm-hm.

0:50:410:50:44

Otherwise, it's marvellous.

0:50:440:50:45

Right, sir.

0:50:450:50:47

DOG BARKS

0:50:480:50:51

BARKING CONTINUES

0:50:530:50:56

HE GASPS

0:50:580:50:59

-You'll be sick tomorrow.

-I'll be sick tonight.

0:50:590:51:02

HE SNORTS AND LAUGHS

0:51:040:51:06

James!

0:51:060:51:08

We're just having some tea.

0:51:090:51:10

-You remember my mother, of course.

-Yes, of course. How do you do?

0:51:100:51:14

BOYS LAUGH

0:51:140:51:17

May I take your hat? BOYS LAUGH LOUDER

0:51:180:51:20

That's enough, boys!

0:51:200:51:22

HE MAKES A WAR CRY

0:51:220:51:24

Boys, please don't run in the house. You'll break something.

0:51:250:51:27

Come away from that door. Come on. Come on, come on.

0:51:270:51:29

I'd like a word with you, Mr Barrie, before you go.

0:51:290:51:33

We'll only be a few minutes.

0:51:330:51:35

Boys, why don't you go and play in the garden. Go on!

0:51:350:51:37

-Is he in trouble?

-Shh.

0:51:370:51:39

Because I've been alone with Grandmother,

0:51:390:51:41

and I know what it's like.

0:51:410:51:43

Shall we retire into the study?

0:51:430:51:45

Why don't you join them, dear?

0:51:450:51:47

Very well.

0:51:470:51:49

-I do apologise for interrupting.

-Would you close the door, please?

0:51:500:51:53

Certainly.

0:51:530:51:55

Sylvia has told me

0:51:550:51:57

you've offered her the services of your household staff.

0:51:570:52:00

Um, well, not exactly.

0:52:000:52:02

That won't be necessary.

0:52:020:52:04

I'll leave that to Sylvia, of course.

0:52:040:52:07

You'll leave that to me, Mr Barrie.

0:52:070:52:10

You see, I'm moving in here from now on.

0:52:100:52:12

-You're moving in?

-I'm going where I'm most needed.

0:52:130:52:16

And I can certainly see to it that this house is managed

0:52:170:52:20

without resorting to your charity.

0:52:200:52:22

It isn't charity, Mrs du Maurier.

0:52:220:52:24

I was only trying to help as a friend.

0:52:240:52:26

Have you no idea how much your friendship

0:52:260:52:29

has already cost my daughter?

0:52:290:52:31

Or are you really that selfish?

0:52:310:52:34

I beg your pardon?

0:52:340:52:36

Don't you see what a visit to the summer cottage of a married man

0:52:360:52:41

does for a widow's future prospects?

0:52:410:52:44

Sylvia needs to find someone. The boys need a father.

0:52:450:52:49

And you are destroying any hope this family has

0:52:520:52:54

of pulling itself together again.

0:52:540:52:56

I have only wanted good things for this family, Mrs du Maurier.

0:52:560:53:00

I'll look after them.

0:53:000:53:02

You have your own family to concern yourself with.

0:53:030:53:06

What are you suggesting?

0:53:060:53:08

I'm suggesting that you protect what you have, Mr Barrie.

0:53:080:53:11

That is precisely what I am doing.

0:53:120:53:15

I was so certain what I would find in this.

0:53:370:53:41

Some little confession would leak out onto the page.

0:53:410:53:44

I don't write love notes in my journal.

0:53:450:53:48

No.

0:53:480:53:49

Still, you knew who I meant, didn't you?

0:53:500:53:53

That's some comfort, actually.

0:53:540:53:56

Means I know you just a little after all.

0:53:560:54:00

You needn't steal my journal to get to know me, Mary.

0:54:000:54:03

No.

0:54:030:54:04

I suppose I could just go see the plays.

0:54:040:54:07

I was hopelessly naive when I married you.

0:54:100:54:14

I imagined that brilliant people disappeared to some secret place

0:54:160:54:21

where good ideas floated around like leaves in autumn.

0:54:210:54:25

And I...hoped, at least...

0:54:250:54:29

once...

0:54:290:54:31

you would take me there with you.

0:54:310:54:33

There is no such place.

0:54:340:54:36

Yes, there is.

0:54:390:54:41

Neverland.

0:54:420:54:44

It's the best you've written, James.

0:54:460:54:49

And I'm sure the Davies will adore the world you've created for them.

0:54:490:54:53

I only wish I were part of it.

0:54:530:54:56

I've wanted you to be.

0:54:560:54:59

I've tried.

0:54:590:55:00

Mary, I always imagined us going off on great adventures

0:55:040:55:07

once we were together.

0:55:070:55:09

But we moved into this house, and you started... I don't know.

0:55:100:55:13

You started rearranging the furniture.

0:55:130:55:16

What was I supposed to do, James?

0:55:160:55:18

You were always gone.

0:55:180:55:19

I was right here.

0:55:190:55:21

Sitting in your parlour, staring off into other worlds,

0:55:210:55:23

as though I didn't exist.

0:55:230:55:25

Look, just give me a bit more time to finish up the play.

0:55:280:55:31

To spend with your muse?

0:55:310:55:33

No, I'm tired of waiting, James.

0:55:330:55:35

I'm tired of looking like a fool.

0:55:350:55:37

Well, I can't very well give up the play.

0:55:400:55:41

Of course not.

0:55:440:55:46

Just come home to me at the end of the day.

0:55:460:55:50

Rehearse and be home for dinner.

0:55:500:55:52

No more trips to the country, no more long afternoons in the park.

0:55:520:55:55

If you can't give us that much of a chance...

0:55:560:56:01

then we must end this.

0:56:010:56:03

And I will.

0:56:050:56:07

-Pitiful display.

-HE LAUGHS

0:56:120:56:16

WHISTLE BLOWS

0:56:190:56:20

Nanny. Nanny.

0:56:200:56:22

What?

0:56:220:56:24

Um, first you get the pyjamas, then you make the bed.

0:56:240:56:29

With my paws?

0:56:300:56:31

You make the bed with your paws. The pyjamas you get with your teeth.

0:56:310:56:35

Because, in fact, being a dog,

0:56:350:56:38

you haven't any proper digits, have you?

0:56:380:56:40

Well, I don't have any teeth either.

0:56:400:56:43

I mean, I can't see, I can't breathe.

0:56:430:56:45

All I've got is this rubbery snout.

0:56:450:56:49

Can we get him some teeth?

0:56:520:56:54

He can have mine.

0:56:540:56:56

We'll get you teeth.

0:56:560:56:58

Let's have a wee break, shall we?

0:56:580:57:00

Aye.

0:57:000:57:01

-I thought you were wonderful.

-You were marvellous.

0:57:040:57:06

You're better on four legs than you are on two.

0:57:060:57:08

-Oh, give it a rest.

-I do!

0:57:080:57:09

-Just say it, Charles. Go on.

-Well, you picture it, James.

0:57:110:57:15

Opening night - doctors, lawyers, businessmen and their wives,

0:57:150:57:19

all dressed to the nines.

0:57:190:57:20

They've paid good money, they're expecting theatre -

0:57:200:57:22

what we call theatre.

0:57:220:57:25

The curtain opens, and it's crocodiles and fairies

0:57:250:57:27

and pirates and Indians.

0:57:270:57:29

I don't even know what it is.

0:57:290:57:31

But you did know, Charles.

0:57:320:57:34

You're an absolute genius, Charles.

0:57:340:57:36

-That's it.

-Oh, don't patronise me, James.

0:57:360:57:38

You know how much money I put into this show I haven't even found yet?

0:57:380:57:41

Listen, listen. Opening night, I want 25 seats set aside.

0:57:410:57:44

-Set aside? 25?

-25 seats. Right.

0:57:440:57:47

Scattered throughout the theatre. Two here, two there, three up there.

0:57:470:57:49

-Are they paid for?

-They're filled.

0:57:490:57:51

-No, no, no. I'm asking.

-The seats are filled. Don't worry.

0:57:510:57:53

-Asking if they're paid for.

-Uncle Jim?

0:57:530:57:55

-Hello, boys.

-Could I speak to you, please?

0:57:550:57:58

Certainly, certainly.

0:57:580:57:59

-25 seats, Charles.

-Yeah, James?

0:57:590:58:01

-It'll be great. It'll be fantastic.

-25 scattered seats.

0:58:010:58:03

-Who's paying for them?

-Throughout the theatre.

0:58:030:58:05

Yeah, who's paying for these 25 scattered...

0:58:050:58:07

They're filled-up seats, Charles.

0:58:070:58:08

Whoa!

0:58:080:58:12

-This is great! I'm flying!

-Yeah, you're flying.

0:58:120:58:13

We don't need to use much pull at all, see?

0:58:130:58:15

As long as we've got the balance down.

0:58:150:58:18

Mother asked me to take the boys out for the afternoon.

0:58:180:58:20

She said she only wanted a bit of quiet.

0:58:200:58:23

But she was trembling so badly, she couldn't even finish her tea.

0:58:230:58:26

I'm not a fool, Uncle James.

0:58:270:58:29

I deserve to know the truth.

0:58:290:58:30

I don't know the truth. She won't talk about it.

0:58:300:58:33

But you think it's serious?

0:58:330:58:35

It could be.

0:58:360:58:38

The doctor felt she should go and have some tests.

0:58:380:58:40

Then you'll have to convince her to go, then.

0:58:400:58:42

I've tried. She won't listen to me.

0:58:420:58:45

And lately, to be quite honest,

0:58:460:58:47

it seems that all my best intentions for your family

0:58:470:58:49

have come to nothing but harm.

0:58:490:58:51

Apparently, I've made quite a mess of things.

0:58:510:58:53

It's Grandmother, isn't it?

0:58:530:58:55

She's run you off, hasn't she?

0:58:550:58:57

Oh, she's absolutely tried with great effort and...

0:58:570:59:00

and perhaps with good reason.

0:59:000:59:02

It isn't you, Uncle Jim, she just...

0:59:020:59:05

She just doesn't want to see Mother hurt anymore.

0:59:050:59:08

Look at that.

0:59:130:59:15

How magnificent.

0:59:150:59:18

The boy's gone.

0:59:190:59:21

Somewhere during the last 30 seconds, you've become a grown-up.

0:59:230:59:27

Right, then. I think you should be the one to talk to her, George.

0:59:290:59:32

But I wouldn't know what to say.

0:59:320:59:34

You'll do fine.

0:59:340:59:36

You'll do just fine.

0:59:360:59:37

Mr Barrie, sir.

0:59:370:59:39

Sorry to interrupt. Um, it's Nana.

0:59:390:59:43

He's expired backstage.

0:59:430:59:44

What's happened?

0:59:440:59:46

I think his costume is too tight.

0:59:460:59:47

That's not possible, too ti...

0:59:470:59:50

George, give me a minute. I'll be back.

0:59:500:59:52

Pull that one tight.

0:59:570:59:58

Here. Last one. Good.

0:59:581:00:01

OK. Flap those wings.

1:00:021:00:05

-Hey!

-Whoa!

1:00:051:00:06

-There.

-Can I have a go?

1:00:061:00:09

Yeah, you can have a go if you want. Give that a tug. Go on.

1:00:091:00:12

-Can I have a go? Can I have a go?

-In a minute. In a minute.

1:00:121:00:15

-Jack, pull me higher.

-I have to concentrate.

1:00:151:00:18

-Stop it now, boys!

-No, Michael!

1:00:181:00:19

-Stop mucking about, boys. Come on.

-I want to do it!

1:00:191:00:22

-No! Don't go down there!

-What?! What are you...?

1:00:221:00:23

Ah! Ow!

1:00:251:00:27

MEN SHOUT

1:00:271:00:30

Oh, no! Oh, no. I'm sorry.

1:00:321:00:34

I'm so sorry.

1:00:341:00:36

George?

1:00:361:00:38

Mr Barrie.

1:00:431:00:45

Mrs Davies would like a word.

1:00:451:00:47

No, just Mr Barrie.

1:00:481:00:50

Did you...encourage this?

1:01:061:01:09

Encourage what?

1:01:091:01:11

James, please.

1:01:111:01:13

You know perfectly well what.

1:01:131:01:15

George won't allow them to set his arm

1:01:161:01:19

unless I submit to an examination.

1:01:191:01:22

I see.

1:01:241:01:25

Well, I suppose you'll have to, then.

1:01:251:01:27

Cos he's quite a stubborn young man when he sets his mind to it.

1:01:271:01:30

But this is absurd.

1:01:301:01:34

They won't tell me anything different.

1:01:341:01:36

Different?

1:01:361:01:38

So you've already spoken to a doctor, then?

1:01:391:01:41

That is not your concern.

1:01:411:01:43

My understanding is that my condition may be quite serious.

1:01:501:01:53

However, my wish is that life should go on as normal.

1:01:541:01:59

So, I'll have the examination.

1:02:001:02:03

And I'll take whatever medications they advise.

1:02:031:02:07

But I don't want to know what they're for.

1:02:071:02:09

And I don't want you inquiring into it any further.

1:02:091:02:13

Wouldn't dream of it.

1:02:151:02:16

BELLS CHIME

1:02:171:02:21

Mary?

1:02:341:02:36

Mary! HE KNOCKS ON DOOR

1:02:381:02:40

Peter, could you help George to fold a pocket handkerchief, please?

1:03:001:03:04

They're in the linen cupboard.

1:03:041:03:05

-Darling?

-Yes, Mother.

1:03:051:03:07

Jack.

1:03:071:03:08

How do you manage to always come untucked?

1:03:081:03:11

Would you check your shirt tails in the intermission, please?

1:03:111:03:14

Yes, Mother.

1:03:141:03:15

You're not planning on attending any after-theatre events, are you?

1:03:151:03:18

Only for a short time, if we do.

1:03:181:03:19

-The tickets!

-With the children?

1:03:191:03:22

George! Um, possibly.

1:03:221:03:24

Would you see if George has the tickets, please?

1:03:241:03:26

-All right.

-I'll just...

1:03:261:03:27

-check my dressing table.

-Sylvia, there's a...

1:03:271:03:29

Mother, please see if George has the tickets.

1:03:291:03:31

Michael, where are your socks?

1:03:311:03:33

Um, wait here. Don't move.

1:03:331:03:35

SHE COUGHS

1:03:371:03:39

GENERAL CHATTER

1:03:501:03:53

-There.

-Take her feet, George.

1:04:081:04:11

We'll need some more blankets.

1:04:141:04:16

Take Michael with you, would you?

1:04:181:04:20

She looks much worse than when we were at the cottage.

1:04:231:04:27

Shh, Michael.

1:04:271:04:29

-Those 25 seats. Has anyone shown up?

-No, sir. Not yet.

1:04:301:04:33

Precisely. Have there been many people asking for seats?

1:04:331:04:35

-Yes, sir.

-Charles...

1:04:351:04:37

I suggest you start selling them.

1:04:371:04:38

-Charles.

-Yes, James?

1:04:381:04:39

Have you seen any of the Davies family this evening?

1:04:391:04:41

-The 25 seats, are they filled?

-It's taken care of.

1:04:411:04:43

Yes, yes. Who did you invite?

1:04:431:04:45

Because obviously whoever you invited decided not to come.

1:04:451:04:46

-The seats will be filled, I promise.

-Yes, you've been promising...

1:04:461:04:49

-Charles?

-Hello, Mr Stanley.

1:04:491:04:51

Have you seen the Davies family this evening?

1:04:511:04:52

No, sir.

1:04:521:04:53

Jack has gone to get Dr Brighton.

1:04:531:04:55

Oh, no, Mother, I don't need a doctor.

1:04:551:04:57

Yes, you do, dear.

1:04:571:04:59

I think I'll get some chamomile to help you relax.

1:05:011:05:04

Peter will be here if you need anything.

1:05:041:05:06

SHE GROANS

1:05:091:05:11

Peter...

1:05:131:05:15

Peter.

1:05:151:05:17

SHE SIGHS

1:05:201:05:23

Can I do anything, Mother?

1:05:251:05:27

No, darling.

1:05:271:05:29

You must go to the play.

1:05:301:05:32

I can't do that.

1:05:341:05:36

Yes, you can. I need you to.

1:05:361:05:40

I need you to come back tonight and tell me every bit of it.

1:05:401:05:43

Please?

1:05:451:05:47

It's only a play, Mother.

1:05:471:05:49

It doesn't matter.

1:05:491:05:51

What do you want?

1:05:571:05:59

Take it out.

1:05:591:06:00

Open it.

1:06:031:06:05

I've never been so proud of you.

1:06:151:06:18

Last call, please, ladies and gentlemen. Last call...

1:06:301:06:34

Yes, yes, yes, yes. It's all right. They know.

1:06:341:06:37

We have time to sell those 25 seats. The play's starting.

1:06:371:06:40

-Charles, they're here.

-What?

1:06:521:06:54

Who's here?

1:06:541:06:56

Forgive them being a bit late. Short legs. Long walk from the orphanage.

1:07:001:07:03

I'm not clear what they're doing here.

1:07:031:07:05

-They've come to see the play.

-Mm-hm.

1:07:051:07:07

-That's the 25 seats.

-Mmm.

1:07:071:07:09

25 seats given to orphans. Right. Now my nightmare is complete.

1:07:091:07:13

You can start your play now.

1:07:131:07:16

YOUR play.

1:07:161:07:17

Get them in the scattered seats.

1:07:211:07:24

Just there, boys.

1:07:391:07:41

Whoa!

1:08:011:08:02

There, sir.

1:08:091:08:11

Excuse me, sir. This way.

1:08:131:08:14

-We have a little gentleman.

-Thank you.

1:08:141:08:17

Looks like we got one of the better dressed ones.

1:08:171:08:21

I just want you to know, I think you're a wonderful dog.

1:08:211:08:25

Thanks.

1:08:251:08:27

HE BARKS

1:08:591:09:00

CHILDREN LAUGH

1:09:001:09:02

BOY LAUGHS

1:09:051:09:06

SHE CHUCKLES

1:09:091:09:10

CHILDREN LAUGH

1:09:181:09:20

BARKING

1:09:221:09:23

I won't go to bed! I won't! I won't!

1:09:251:09:28

-BARKING

-Nana, it isn't 6 o'clock yet.

1:09:281:09:30

Two minutes more.

1:09:301:09:32

-NANA GROWLS

-Please?

1:09:321:09:34

One minute more. Nana, I will not be bathed!

1:09:341:09:37

I tell you, I will not...be...bathed.

1:09:371:09:40

-NANA BARKS LOUDLY

-Eeh!

1:09:401:09:41

LAUGHTER

1:09:411:09:44

Who are you?

1:09:451:09:47

No-one there.

1:09:531:09:55

Yet I feel sure I saw a face.

1:09:551:09:58

My children!

1:09:581:10:00

How is she?

1:10:011:10:03

She's resting.

1:10:041:10:06

-May I see her?

-No, Mr Barrie.

1:10:061:10:08

I don't think we need to include you

1:10:081:10:09

in everything that goes on in this household.

1:10:091:10:11

-But she'd want to see him!

-Be quiet, George.

1:10:111:10:12

And since, as I've discovered,

1:10:121:10:14

you've seen fit to conceal certain facts

1:10:141:10:16

about my daughter's condition from me,

1:10:161:10:18

I feel no remorse at excluding you from my home.

1:10:181:10:21

-But you can't...

-Go upstairs, George, now!

1:10:211:10:24

Stop ordering me about!

1:10:241:10:25

This isn't your home. It's OUR home.

1:10:251:10:28

Just cos Mother's needed your help recently

1:10:281:10:29

doesn't give you the right to rule over her existence.

1:10:291:10:32

She's not a child any more. Neither am I.

1:10:321:10:35

If she wants to see Uncle Jim, she can see Uncle Jim.

1:10:351:10:37

There's nothing you can do about it.

1:10:371:10:39

SHE COUGHS

1:10:411:10:42

Mother?

1:10:421:10:44

Yes, darling?

1:10:441:10:46

James.

1:10:491:10:50

No.

1:10:501:10:52

Your play!

1:10:521:10:54

Look at all this.

1:10:561:10:58

I'd have come tonight. It's just...

1:11:001:11:01

-Mother, you need to rest!

-..I still have things to do here.

1:11:011:11:04

See? This needs mending.

1:11:051:11:08

Four boys. No end of patches.

1:11:091:11:12

Can't seem to keep up.

1:11:121:11:14

I haven't the time for all this.

1:11:161:11:18

Don't look at me like that, James. You make me feel so utterly exposed.

1:11:181:11:23

Boys, would you give me a moment with your mother, please?

1:11:261:11:30

Thank you.

1:11:301:11:32

They can see it, you know.

1:11:511:11:53

You can't go on just pretending.

1:11:551:11:57

Just pretending?

1:11:571:12:00

You brought pretending into this family, James.

1:12:031:12:07

You showed us we can change things

1:12:081:12:10

by simply believing them to be different.

1:12:101:12:11

A lot of things, Sylvia. Not everything.

1:12:111:12:14

But the things that matter.

1:12:141:12:15

We've pretended for some time now that...

1:12:171:12:20

..you're a part of this family, haven't we?

1:12:211:12:23

You've come to mean so much to us all that...now...

1:12:291:12:33

it doesn't matter if it's true.

1:12:331:12:36

And even if it isn't true...

1:12:391:12:41

even if that can never be...

1:12:411:12:43

..I need to go on pretending...

1:12:471:12:49

..until the end.

1:12:511:12:53

With you.

1:12:561:12:58

LAUGHTER Oh, I am sweet.

1:12:591:13:02

How do you do it?

1:13:021:13:03

You just think lovely, wonderful thoughts,

1:13:031:13:06

and they lift you up in the air.

1:13:061:13:08

AUDIENCE GASPS

1:13:081:13:09

You are so nippy at it.

1:13:111:13:12

Couldn't you do it very slowly once?

1:13:121:13:15

Yes, I've got it now, Wendy.

1:13:201:13:22

AUDIENCE LAUGHS

1:13:221:13:24

I must blow fairy dust on you first.

1:13:241:13:27

Now try. Try it from the beds.

1:13:351:13:38

Just wriggle your shoulders like this. And then let go.

1:13:381:13:42

THEY GASP

1:13:421:13:44

-I flew!

-How ripping!

1:13:441:13:46

Lovely!

1:13:461:13:47

Now join hands.

1:13:471:13:50

-Look at me!

-I do like it!

1:13:541:13:56

-Look at me!

-CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

1:13:561:13:58

-Bravo!

-Let's go out!

1:13:581:14:00

Second on the right and straight on till morning.

1:14:021:14:05

Genius.

1:14:051:14:07

WHISPERS: Sylvia, don't move.

1:14:121:14:13

-WHISPERS:

-I feel a little better.

1:14:131:14:15

Oh, it's been a bad day, that's all.

1:14:161:14:19

I want you to go back to the theatre.

1:14:211:14:24

Find Peter.

1:14:241:14:26

Of course.

1:14:261:14:28

Thank you.

1:14:291:14:30

You sure there's nothing else I can do for you?

1:14:341:14:36

No.

1:14:381:14:40

Well...

1:14:421:14:44

I have always wanted to go to Neverland.

1:14:441:14:46

You did promise to tell me about it, you know.

1:14:471:14:51

Aye. That I did.

1:14:511:14:53

It's a bit late for it tonight, though, I'm afraid.

1:14:531:14:58

Perhaps some time soon, though.

1:14:591:15:02

Most definitely.

1:15:091:15:11

Do you mean we shall both be drowned?

1:15:121:15:14

Look how the water is rising.

1:15:141:15:17

It must be the tail of the kite we made for Michael.

1:15:201:15:23

You remember. It tore itself out of his hands and floated away.

1:15:231:15:28

The kite!

1:15:291:15:30

-Why shouldn't it carry you?

-Both of us.

1:15:301:15:34

It can't lift two. Michael and Curly tried.

1:15:341:15:38

I won't go without you, Peter.

1:15:381:15:41

Let us draw lots which is to stay behind.

1:15:411:15:43

And you a lady? Never.

1:15:431:15:45

Ready, Wendy?

1:15:491:15:51

Peter!

1:15:511:15:53

Don't let go, Wendy!

1:15:531:15:55

Peter, I'm frightened.

1:15:551:15:58

Hang on, Wendy!

1:15:581:15:59

Peter!

1:16:021:16:03

To die will be an awfully big adventure.

1:16:031:16:07

I'm glad you came.

1:16:221:16:24

Well...

1:16:241:16:26

I've never missed an opening.

1:16:261:16:28

So I...

1:16:301:16:32

..assume you heard about Gilbert and I.

1:16:331:16:35

Yes.

1:16:351:16:37

Quite the scandal, so I'm told.

1:16:381:16:41

How are you?

1:16:481:16:50

I'm all right.

1:16:551:16:56

How are you?

1:16:581:16:59

I'm sorry.

1:17:011:17:03

Don't be.

1:17:061:17:08

Without that family, you could never have written anything like this.

1:17:091:17:13

You need them.

1:17:141:17:16

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

1:17:191:17:21

Goodbye.

1:17:231:17:25

GENERAL CHATTER

1:17:271:17:30

-There they are!

-I did indeed. Did indeed.

1:17:301:17:33

You look ten years younger.

1:17:331:17:34

-Mr Barrie.

-Mrs Snow.

1:17:371:17:39

Thank you.

1:17:391:17:40

That was quite the nicest evening I've ever spent in the theatre.

1:17:401:17:43

Oh, that's very kind of you to say. Thank you.

1:17:431:17:45

Where's Mr Snow this evening?

1:17:451:17:47

Oh. I'm afraid he's left us.

1:17:471:17:50

And he would so have loved this evening.

1:17:511:17:54

The pirates and the Indians.

1:17:541:17:56

He was really just a boy himself, you know.

1:17:561:17:59

To the very end.

1:18:001:18:02

I'm terribly sorry. How are you doing?

1:18:031:18:06

I'm doing well enough now, thank you.

1:18:061:18:10

I suppose it's all the work of the ticking crocodile, isn't it?

1:18:101:18:15

Time is chasing after all of us.

1:18:151:18:18

Isn't that right?

1:18:181:18:20

That's right, Mrs Snow.

1:18:201:18:22

-Aunt Rose, your drink.

-Thank you.

1:18:221:18:25

Mustn't keep you. You've a lot of friends here.

1:18:251:18:27

Well, it's lovely to see you.

1:18:271:18:29

-Thank you.

-I'm terribly sorry, once again.

1:18:291:18:31

Was that Mr Barrie?

1:18:321:18:34

That was Mr Barrie.

1:18:341:18:36

-Well done, Mr Barrie.

-Well done, Mr Barrie.

1:18:361:18:38

Thanks.

1:18:381:18:39

-Well done. Well done.

-Well done, sir. Well done, sir.

1:18:391:18:42

Psst.

1:18:441:18:46

What do you think?

1:18:471:18:49

It's about our summer together, isn't it?

1:18:491:18:52

-It is.

-About all of us.

1:18:521:18:53

That's right.

1:18:531:18:55

Do you like it?

1:18:571:18:58

It's magical. Thank you.

1:18:591:19:02

Oh, thank you.

1:19:021:19:04

Thank you, Peter.

1:19:041:19:06

-This is Peter Pan! How wonderful.

-THEY ALL CHATTER

1:19:071:19:10

Really? You're Peter Pan?

1:19:101:19:12

Why, you must be quite the little adventurer.

1:19:121:19:14

Look, it's true. He has no shadow.

1:19:141:19:16

THEY ALL LAUGH

1:19:161:19:17

But I'm not Peter Pan.

1:19:181:19:20

He is.

1:19:211:19:23

THEY ALL LAUGH

1:19:231:19:24

And there's been no improvement in that

1:19:331:19:35

since my last visit?

1:19:351:19:36

No.

1:19:381:19:40

Has James been by at all today, Mother?

1:19:451:19:47

-KNOCK AT DOOR

-Dr Brighton?

1:19:491:19:51

May I have a word?

1:19:511:19:53

Excuse me a moment.

1:19:541:19:56

You haven't been keeping him from me, have you?

1:20:011:20:03

As a matter of fact, I actually hoped he might come.

1:20:041:20:07

Would have proved me wrong about him.

1:20:071:20:09

Of course, with the success of his play,

1:20:091:20:11

the whole of London must be knocking at his door.

1:20:111:20:14

I'm sorry, dear.

1:20:191:20:21

-What is it?

-It's a secret.

1:20:251:20:27

Quiet, Michael!

1:20:271:20:29

I didn't say anything.

1:20:291:20:31

Mother, could you come downstairs for a moment?

1:20:311:20:33

Of course she can't come downstairs. What are you thinking of, George?

1:20:331:20:36

Actually, I think a trip downstairs might do her good, ma'am.

1:20:361:20:40

SHE COUGHS

1:20:411:20:42

-What have you been up to?

-Just wait and see.

1:20:491:20:52

It's a play.

1:21:011:21:03

It's not just A play, Michael.

1:21:031:21:05

It's THE play.

1:21:051:21:07

Of course, we'll have to make do with a few compromises.

1:21:081:21:11

Much of it will have to be imagined.

1:21:111:21:13

-As it should be.

-As it should be. That's right.

1:21:131:21:17

There we go.

1:21:221:21:24

Michael, come and sit here, next to Mum.

1:21:241:21:28

When you're ready.

1:21:311:21:32

ORCHESTRA PLAYS DRAMATIC MUSIC

1:21:341:21:36

BOYS LAUGH

1:21:461:21:48

DOG BARKS

1:21:511:21:53

NANA BARKS

1:21:531:21:56

-I won't go to bed. I won't. I won't!

-NANA BARKS

1:21:581:22:01

Nana, it isn't 6 o'clock yet.

1:22:011:22:04

-Two minutes more. Please?

-NANA BARKS

1:22:041:22:06

You know fairies, Peter?

1:22:061:22:09

Yes.

1:22:091:22:10

But they're nearly all dead now.

1:22:101:22:13

You see, Wendy, when the first baby laughed for the first time,

1:22:131:22:18

the laugh broke into a thousand pieces

1:22:181:22:20

and they all went skipping about,

1:22:201:22:22

and that was the beginning of fairies.

1:22:221:22:24

And now when every new baby is born,

1:22:241:22:27

its first laugh becomes a fairy.

1:22:271:22:30

So there ought to be one fairy for every boy and girl.

1:22:301:22:33

-Ought to be? Isn't there?

-Oh, no.

1:22:331:22:36

Children know such a lot now.

1:22:361:22:38

Soon they don't believe in fairies.

1:22:381:22:40

And every time a child says, "I don't believe in fairies,"

1:22:401:22:44

there's a fairy somewhere that falls down dead!

1:22:441:22:47

BELL CHIMES

1:22:471:22:49

Who is that?

1:22:501:22:52

The redskins were defeated?

1:22:551:22:57

BELL CHIMES

1:22:571:22:58

Wendy and the boys captured by the pirates?

1:22:581:23:01

I'll rescue her. I'll rescue her!

1:23:011:23:04

Oh, that's just my medicine.

1:23:061:23:08

Poisoned?

1:23:091:23:11

Who could have poisoned it?

1:23:111:23:14

Why, Tink!

1:23:151:23:17

You've drunk my medicine.

1:23:171:23:19

It was poisoned?

1:23:201:23:23

And you drank it to save my life?

1:23:251:23:27

Tink...

1:23:291:23:31

Are you dying?

1:23:331:23:35

Her light is growing faint.

1:23:391:23:42

If it goes out, that means she's dead.

1:23:441:23:47

Her voice is so low, I can scarcely hear what she's saying.

1:23:491:23:53

She says she thinks she could get well again

1:23:531:23:57

if children believed in fairies.

1:23:571:23:59

Do you believe in fairies?

1:24:061:24:07

Say quick that you believe.

1:24:091:24:12

If you believe, clap your hands.

1:24:161:24:18

Clap louder.

1:24:201:24:22

Thank you. Thank you.

1:24:271:24:31

SHE SPEAKS INDISTINCTLY

1:24:461:24:47

That is Neverland.

1:25:121:25:15

LAUGHTER

1:25:361:25:38

So many perfect days.

1:26:351:26:37

I really began to believe we'd go on like that forever.

1:26:391:26:42

Oh, stop it.

1:26:441:26:46

She wasn't going to stay with you forever.

1:26:461:26:49

She had a husband - my father.

1:26:491:26:53

She never cared for you the way she did for him.

1:26:531:26:56

I'm not trying to replace your father, Peter.

1:26:581:27:00

I could never do that.

1:27:001:27:02

You'd best let him go.

1:27:111:27:13

George, would you take the boys back to the house?

1:27:151:27:18

I'll be with you in a moment. Go on, dear.

1:27:181:27:21

I'm terribly sorry.

1:27:291:27:31

I've ruined everything I've touched in this family.

1:27:311:27:35

Stop giving yourself so much credit.

1:27:351:27:38

Peter's grieving. It has nothing to do with you.

1:27:381:27:41

Perhaps if I just had a bit more time with him.

1:27:441:27:46

No, Mr Barrie. That won't be good enough.

1:27:461:27:49

If "a bit more time" is all you can provide,

1:27:491:27:51

you'd better leave him alone.

1:27:511:27:54

I know you don't much care for me, Mrs du Maurier, and I respect that,

1:27:571:28:01

but I loved your daughter very much.

1:28:011:28:04

And I love those boys.

1:28:041:28:07

And I think they need me right now.

1:28:071:28:09

Is that so?

1:28:091:28:11

And for how long after?

1:28:111:28:13

Meaning what?

1:28:141:28:16

Sylvia has requested a co-guardianship for the boys

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in her will.

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You, Mr Barrie...

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..and myself.

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And what do you have to say about that?

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I shall respect my daughter's wishes.

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Something I should have done more of while she was alive.

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But if you feel you're not ready for such a commitment,

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I assure you I can certainly look after the boys by myself.

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Do you think I could abandon those boys?

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Sit down, Peter.

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Mother pasted it back together.

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After I ruined it.

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And then I saw the play.

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I just started writing,

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and I haven't been able to stop.

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She would be very pleased to know that.

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Listen...

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I've just spoken with your grandmother,

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and I'm staying.

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For good.

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I'm sorry I was so horrible.

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Don't worry.

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It's just...

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..I thought she'd always be here.

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So did I.

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But, in fact...

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..she is.

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Because she's on every page...

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..of your imagination.

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You'll always have her there. Always.

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But why did she have to die?

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I don't know, boy.

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When I think of your mother...

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..I will always remember how happy she looked

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sitting there in the parlour,

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watching a play about her family,

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about her boys that never grew up.

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She went to Neverland.

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And you can visit her any time you like,

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if you just go there yourself.

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How?

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By believing, Peter.

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Just believe.

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I can see her.

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Good boy.

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