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[paper rustling]
Oh.
I say, this is--
Thought you'd like it.
Like it?
It's magnificent.
This means a lot, Siegfried, thank you.
Yes, Tristan.
Happy birthday.
Yes, happy birthday, Tris.
Right, more tea.
Oh, I've one more present for you.
[soft orchestral music]
You're giving me my own list?
I am, I've decided it's time
to let you stand on your own two feet.
Right.
So I'll be going out on my own?
Well, to all intents and purposes,
I thought James could come along just in case,
but it'll be your show,
that is, if you think you can handle it.
-Oh yes, yes, absolutely. -Excellent.
-[newspaper rustling] -[teaspoon tapping]
Hang on, does that say Sebright Saunders?
Are you sending me to the estate?
Hm-mm, they've a number of horses need tooth filing.
They're valuable animals too,
so make sure you've got your wits about you.
Of course.
That bag won't be much use to you empty.
Right.
Make sure you take a decent brass.
-Will do. -And a spare.
Tristan.
Did you hear me?
[soft orchestral music]
[newspaper rustling]
Tristan.
Tristan!
Good evening with Helen, was it?
It was, thanks.
I'm glad.
She's a smashing lass.
Have you had a chance to talk over Glasgow with her?
Not yet.
I know, I'll do it today.
Candy's in foal, so I said I'd go up and take a look.
I'll tell her about the job then.
Jacket.
Are you sure you've got tweezers?
-Yes. -Both sizes?
Yes and yes, I actually do know what I'm doing.
Stop your fussing, you'll make him nervous, here.
[soft orchestral music]
-Very smart. -Every inch the professional.
Yes, well, come on, don't want to keep them waiting.
So will Mrs. Brompton be joining us at the Drovers
for birthday drinks?
I think she's planning to drop in briefly.
Hope you've told her to come before things get too rowdy.
[scoffs] It's just a few drinks.
Please try not to get completely legless.
Yep, I can assure you,
I'm planning a very civilized evening.
Oh, yes? [laughs]
It's not like I'm a student anymore, things have changed.
In fact, I was half wondering if a little dinner
-might be more appropriate. -Oh, aye?
I mean, it wouldn't have to be anything fancy,
but if it's too much trouble.
Birthday dinner for six at less than a day's notice?
No, no, you're right, it's a stupid idea.
I'm sure I can rustle something up.
Oh, Mrs. H., you're an absolute star.
That's one word for it.
And actually if you could make it dinner for seven.
Oh, for the love of God.
Well, I just thought I might want to invite a guest.
And who exactly might you want to invite?
I don't know yet, but the day is still young.
[soft orchestral music]
[car door clicking open]
[car door thudding]
-[car door thudding] -[car door clicking open]
[car door thudding]
-Good luck, Tristan. -[car door thudding]
Doesn't need luck, he just needs to concentrate.
-[car engine starting] -[light orchestral music]
[car engine stalling]
-Right, cheerio! -[car engine starting]
[car rumbling]
He'll be fine.
Course he will.
[melodic orchestral music]
Right, so when we get to the estate,
I'll just introduce myself and explain
that I'll be dealing with the horses today.
I'm fairly sure they know who you are, Tris.
You've been coming out to the farms half of your life.
Yes, as Siegfried's little brother maybe,
but now I'm here as a vet,
it's a whole different kettle of fish.
You're going to do fine.
You know what he's doing, don't you?
He's basically setting me up to fail.
I don't think that's true.
Giving me this big, new chance,
but he's just waiting for me to mess it up.
[melodic orchestral music]
[horse's hooves clopping]
[handbrake cranking]
[car doors clicking open]
[car doors thudding]
[car door clicking open]
[soft orchestral music]
Where's Farnon?
-Right here. -[car door thudding]
You what?
Tristan Farnon, Mr. Monkham,
Siegfried's brother and fully qualified vet.
I'll be taking care of the tooth rasping today.
Mr. Farnon always sees to horses himself.
Well, he's asked me to deputize on this occasion.
Oh, aye, your brother's a fine vet, knows what's what.
What are you, brand new?
I can assure you, my brother wouldn't have sent me,
if he didn't have complete faith in my abilities.
Oh, aye, what are you gonna be doing?
I'm just here to observe.
Right, well, I can't say I like it,
but I haven't got all day, so let's see what you've got.
[birds chirping]
This way.
[Tristan sighing]
[car door clicking open]
-You wanted this? -Please.
[Siegfried] Poor Bonnie here had quite a sizeable lipomar
on her rib cage.
-Oh. -[heater switch clicking]
Benign, but still an ugly, great mass.
Luckily I was able to remove it with remarkable ease.
Let's just lay her down on that blanket,
while she comes around.
Might take an hour or so.
That's the ticket.
There we are.
Yes, very nice, though I say so myself.
Should hardly leave a scar.
-[Bonnie whining softly] -Should she be doing that?
Oh, it's nothing to worry about,
happens to some animals after anesthetic.
It's just barbiturates leaving the system.
Well, I'm off to the butchers.
If I can get a decent enough joint,
I might try my hand at a Beef Wellington.
Goodness, that's rather elaborate.
Well, I don't want your young ladies
thinking we don't know how to entertain.
I assume Mrs. Brompton's still joining us?
Yes, yes, she was delighted with the invitation.
Well, isn't that nice?
-What about you, Mrs. Hall? -Sorry?
Well, it occurs to me we've all got guests,
so perhaps you might like to invite someone,
to you know, make up the numbers?
Well, I'd be lucky if I can find a joint for seven,
any more would be the parable of the loaves and fishes.
Right, well, as I'm done, I think I'll head out too
and see how Tris is getting on.
You said he needs to stand on his own two feet, so let him.
[soft orchestral music]
Just don't let him rattle you.
Absolutely.
Just focus on the job in hand.
-[horse's hooves clopping] -[background people chattering]
[horse neighing]
Who's that?
Oh yes, Miss Margot Sebright Saunders.
Might she be a suitable candidate?
[laughs] Rather out of my league, I fear.
Margot's generally squired by minor gentry.
You're a man of means now, a respectable professional,
she might see you in a whole new light.
[soft orchestral music]
-[horse neighing] -[background people chattering]
See, you don't want to miss out for a lack of confidence.
No, you may have a point.
Nothing ventured.
It certainly worked for you and Helen.
Well, it's early days, I still have time to mess it up.
-[Tristan laughing] -You too coming?
-[horse's hooves clopping] -[background people chattering]
Excellent.
There's another two need doing across the yard.
Right, let's take a look, shall we?
Hope he's not a kicker.
Right, here we go, good lad.
Ah, yes.
I can see there's quite a sharp point just here,
should be able to file that off nicely.
If you could just hold him steady.
-Monkham. -Yes, Miss Margot.
I want to ride out to Sennor Woods this afternoon,
will you see that my horse is ready?
[John] Yes, miss.
Gosh, are you an actual vet now, Tristan?
That's right, Tristan Sebastian Farnon,
MRCVS at your service.
Well, well done, you.
Yes, I've got all the credentials and
and...
Wonderful, I'm just going up to the house,
but I'll be back here after lunch.
Yes, miss.
Aye, I'll let you get on then.
Jolly good.
You're doing grand.
-[horse's hooves clopping] -[horse neighing]
[Man] Easy boy!
-Come on. -[horse neighing]
What's going on out there?
-That'll be Satan. -Oh, yes?
Aye, he's another that needs rasping.
[horse neighing]
[soft orchestral music]
[cabinet doors thudding]
[Bonnie whining softly]
Oh, what can ail thee, dog at arms?
Alone and palely loitering.
It's nothing physical that I can see.
Perhaps you don't like being by yourself, is that it?
Perhaps you could play with Jess.
Are you sure she's not sickening for something?
Not in the least, she's perfectly healthy.
Probably just wants a bit of company.
Well, where are you off to?
Ah, I found a spare rasp for Tristan.
He'll be almost done, won't he?
Still, better safe than sorry.
[Bonnie whining softly]
[soft orchestral music]
-[horse's hooves clopping] -[background people chattering]
[soft orchestral music]
-If you'd rather I took over? -No.
No, of course not.
In for a penny.
At least he seems to have calmed down.
For now.
[light orchestral music]
Right, let's take a look at your teeth then, shall we?
-[horse neighing loudly] -[dramatic orchestral music]
-[horse neighing softly] -[light orchestral music]
That's it, that's it, old fella, come on.
Nothing to worry about, that's it.
-I'm just going to- -[horse neighing]
-[kick thudding] -Oh!
Are you alright, Tris?
-Did he get you? -It's fine.
He barely made contact.
Sure?
Hm-mm. [breathing deeply]
[car door thudding]
[James whistling]
He nearly broke my kneecap, seriously, Jim,
I thought I was going to pass out at one point.
You should've let me take over.
Oh, Siegfried would love that,
"A man doesn't stop work, because of a bruise.
Cuts and scrapes come with the territory.
A good vet never puts his own comfort
before that of the animal."
Got you a good one, did he?
Ah, yes, yes, it seems he did.
Aye.
Evil bugger.
[John chuckling]
Well, he seems positively delighted by the whole thing.
They like to feel they're getting their money's worth.
What, so the more pain and suffering the better?
That's Dales folk for you, they're a sadistic bunch.
[hand tapping]
[light orchestral music]
-[car rumbling] -[rain pouring]
[melodic orchestral music]
[horse's hooves clopping]
[car rumbling]
Oh, I say, Mrs. H., this smells marvelous.
It really does.
Yes, well, it's just bread and cheese for now.
So hands off.
You really didn't need to do all of this.
Your birthday only comes around once a year,
just eat up and then you can get out from under my feet.
Siegfried not around?
Ah, no, he, er, he went out.
Out where?
I think he, er, was hoping to catch up with you.
Something about a spare rasp.
Seriously?
So he said.
[laughs] Unbelievable!
He went to check up on me, didn't he?
[door thudding]
My apologies, Mrs. Hall.
You're alright, lunch is cold anyway.
Jolly good.
I heard we missed you at the estate.
What?
Oh yes, no matter, just had a quick chat with Monkham.
So what did Mr. Monkham have to say then?
Not a great deal.
He did say you should learn to move a bit quicker,
you wanna watch yourself with those stallions.
Yes, I know.
Nothing else?
Should there have been?
No, no, not at all.
-[phone ringing] -I'll get it.
You know, I've been giving some thought
to those suggestions you made about the improvements.
Oh yes?
We should sit down and start making some plans together.
That'd be great, thank you, Siegfried.
It's all down to money, of course, but I think it's time.
That was Dobson, his heifer's in labor,
but it's not progressing.
I said we'd head over to lend a hand.
Righto!
James, weren't you going to check on the Alderson's mare?
I was, but it's nothing that can't wait.
-I can run by tomorrow. -No, no, you should go
this afternoon, we mustn't let the Aldersons down.
Tristan can manage at Dobson's, can't you?
Yes, [clears throat] yes, it shouldn't be a problem.
Well, that's settled then.
Except how will I get there?
You'll have to take the Rover.
Oh, I think I'd probably be better in the Vauxhall.
James will need the Vauxhall.
But still, the Rover, it's your pride and joy.
I can easily walk over to see Hardwick's ewe,
besides it'll go with the new bag.
[light orchestral music]
[door clicking open]
[door thudding]
Now, just mind the steering on the bends.
Shut up.
[car door thudding]
-I'm sure you can handle it. -Right.
-[car engine starting] -See you later.
[car rumbling]
Is this a good idea?
He's a perfectly good driver.
Well, there's a lot to take on,
he's not done a calfing on his own before.
Well, he's got to do one sometime,
sink or swim, Mrs. Hall, it's the nature of the beast.
It doesn't mean you have to push him
straight in at the deep end.
I'm sure he'll be fine.
James, when you're done at the Alderson's,
perhaps you could call by and see how Tris is getting on.
[car horn tooting]
[car rumbling]
Wrong way.
That might not be a bad idea.
Oh, and I hope it goes well with Helen.
[soft orchestral music]
[car door clicking open]
[car door thudding]
[melodic orchestral music]
[car horn tooting]
[sheep bleating]
[melodic orchestral music]
[car rumbling quietly]
[gear stick cranking]
[car rumbling]
[melodic orchestral music]
[handbrake cranking]
[car door thudding]
[Tristan clearing throat]
-Oh, hello again. -Hello.
Just on my way to my next call,
thought I'd stop and see how he's getting on.
-All right there, boy? -[horse neighing]
I took extra special care with his teeth.
Thanks.
Is that your car?
Isn't she a beauty?
It's very smart.
Well, I'd best not keep this one waiting.
It's my birthday today.
Is it really? Well, many happy returns.
Yes, well, I mean, I don't make a big thing of them as a rule,
but I am actually having a small party,
well, more of a dinner, a dinner party.
Just a few close friends, Helen Alderson will be there,
if you happen to be free?
I haven't seen Helen in an absolute age.
I'm sure she'd be thrilled to see you.
So what do you say?
Alright then, I'll see you this evening.
7:30 or eight or just, you know, come whenever.
[Margot] See you.
[soft orchestral music]
[Bonnie whining softly]
Thank the Lord. [sighing with relief]
[Bonnie barking]
For the love of.
[Bonnie whining]
What's wrong with you, you daft apeth?
Ey, hm?
Oh, come on.
Not nice always being on your own, is it, hm?
Come on, but you so much as sniff at my Beef Wellington,
-you'll be out in the shed. -[Bonnie barking]
[geese honking]
[car rumbling quietly]
[soft orchestral music]
[car door thudding]
Mr. Dobson, I got here as fast as I could.
Oh, aye?
You did the right thing calling.
Has there been any progress?
Well, no, not so you'd notice.
Then I shall begin with a thorough examination.
I'm afraid these things aren't always as simple
as they appear, I'll lead the way, shall I?
[soft orchestral music]
[horse neighing]
Very good, nice and steady.
I'll just check her.
Such efficiency.
We aim to please.
[Richard clearing throat]
Right.
She's alright then?
Well, she's a way to go, but yes,
mother and foal are both coming along very nicely.
Heart rate and,
temperature, all fine.
In a few months' time, you'll have your very own pony.
Lucky girl. Candy was our mam's.
Yeah, sort of like the next generation.
-I see. -Besides it's just practical,
it takes forever to walk up the top field.
Course if you'd let me drive the tractor.
Yeah, well, maybes when your feet
reach the pedals, you can.
[Jenny] Dad, I've been tall enough for months
and you know it.
Aye, annoyingly enough, you're right.
I'm practically an adult, you know.
She will be soon, much as I hate to admit it.
Come on then.
[hand patting]
[birds chirping]
Thanks for coming up.
Not at all.
Do I need to bring anything this evening?
I don't think so, Mrs. Hall has it all in hand.
I didn't have Tris down as a dinner party sort.
Oh, well, this is a whole new Tristan we're talking about.
[both laughing]
Speaking of which, I should get going,
I said I'd check in on him.
-How is he getting on? -Surprisingly well.
Good for him.
It's good news for the rest of us too.
Now he's out on calls, we can split the night shifts.
Up in Glasgow, I only had to be on call once a week.
I thought you liked being out in the Dales
-under the moonlight. -Oh, I do,
it's just I quite like a full night's sleep too.
It's a good job you didn't stay in Glasgow
any longer then, it sounds like you'd have gone soft.
[laughs] Yeah, you're probably right.
[soft orchestral music]
[car rumbling quietly]
[geese honking]
-[handbrake cranking] -[car door clicking open]
[car door thudding]
[soft orchestral music]
[cow bellowing softly]
[Tristan grunting]
How are you doing there, Tris?
Thought I'd see if you needed a hand.
Mr. Dobson.
I'm managing as best I can at the moment. [grunting]
Although the presentation does,
ah, present some serious difficulties.
-[cow bellowing softly] -[Tristan grunting]
Both legs are back.
God, she's got an incredibly long pelvis. [grunting]
It is long.
Oh, God, here comes another contraction.
-[cow bellowing softly] -[Tristan grunting]
Oh! [breathing heavily]
[cow bellowing softly]
Er, everything alright there, Tris?
I just need a moment. [breathing heavily]
Oh, give over, will you?
[Siegfried whistling tunefully]
Could one of the boys have done that?
Not if I want it doing this year.
[Siegfried chuckling]
Well, let me help.
I'll need the extra chair, if Tristan's bringing someone.
Is he not back yet?
He's not and he doesn't need you showing up
with any more equipment.
I only wanted to make sure he wasn't out of his depth.
-Hm. -Maybe I should give Dobson
a call, find out how he's getting wrong.
Oh, there's no need for that,
I asked James to pop in on his way back.
Oh, so your faith isn't entirely unshakeable either?
He's a good boy.
I know he doesn't want to let you down.
Despite the fact that it's often the end result.
No, I have noticed a change in him.
I wonder if what he really needed was a bit of self-belief.
He thinks he's a qualified vet and so he acts like one.
-Hm. -[light orchestral music]
Good.
We fixed it.
Oh, I do hope so.
-[cow bellowing softly] -[Tristan grunting]
-Tris, do you want me to- -[Tristan grunting]
You poor lad, what can I do?
Could you manage a sip of tea?
Yes.
[cow bellowing softly]
[Tristan breathing heavily]
Seriously, you need to let me take over.
I've come too far to stop now, James.
Can't be much longer.
[cow bellowing softly]
Ah.
You brave lad, you'll need something
much stronger than a tea after this.
Yeah.
Oh, God, here we go again.
[cow bellowing softly]
[Tristan grunting]
-[door thudding] -Evening, Mrs. Hall.
Oh, don't worry, I'm early.
I thought you might need a hand.
Oh, you are good.
Well, those napkins need going on the table,
but take your coat off first
and will you call me Aud?
You've known me long enough.
I can't believe what you've pulled off here, Aud.
If it were me, I'd have told Tris
he could have a cold buffet and count himself lucky.
Oh, the cooking's no trouble.
All the other madness.
Siegfried up to his usual tricks, is he?
-[Audrey] He's been very nice. -Hm.
He even let Tristan drive the Rover.
That's not like him.
Well, no, I think Tristan's finding it quite unnerving.
To be honest, we all are.
James says Tris is doing well though.
So far so good.
He reckons it'd mean you could make some changes
-round here. -Seems so.
I think he got used to the easy life in Glasgow.
To be honest, I'm half surprised he ever came back.
Well, I think his mother was certainly keen
for him to accept the permanent position.
Did they offer him one?
[soft orchestral music]
Apparently, I don't know all the details.
Right, he didn't say anything.
Did he not?
Now I think we're just about ready,
though with that blessed Labrador
just hoping I haven't put peas in the blancmange.
[soft orchestral music]
Good feeling, isn't it?
Yeah, it really is.
First calf.
And I didn't mess it up.
[melodic orchestral music]
[geese honking]
Thanks again, Mr. Farnon.
-You take care now. -Yeah, will do. [groaning]
Good evening, Mr. Dobson.
[car door thudding]
Are you sure you'll be alright driving with that shoulder?
We can easily leave the Rover and we can.
[melodic orchestral music]
You bugger!
[Tristan laughing]
You were putting that on?
Ssh!
Got to admit it was an inspired performance.
[laughs] I'll tell you something,
Siegfried is going to get a glowing report from Mr. Dobson.
Yeah, I suppose.
Siegfried really is proud of you, you know.
No, he's not, but maybe after today,
he might stop thinking I'm a hopeless case.
[soft orchestral music]
[birds chirping]
[door clicking open]
-[door thudding] -Helen, you're here.
Oh, happy birthday, Tris, James.
Hello there.
Ah, have you seen Siegfried?
He said something about a telephone call from Mr. Dobson.
Right.
I'd better go change.
-Everything okay? -Hm-mm.
I should take these through.
[Siegfried] No, that's very helpful, Mr. Dobson.
-Thank you, yes and you. -[receiver clattering]
S-Siegfried!
Everything alright?
Shouldn't I be asking you that?
Right, yes, all good, one calf delivered safe and sound.
As one would hope.
[doorbell ringing]
Well, go on then, get yourself dressed,
you've guests arriving.
I just thought you might want to-
I'll get it then, shall I?
Yes, no, I should.
-[door clicking open] -Mrs. Brompton.
Hello, thank you.
-[door thudding] -I do hope I'm not too early.
Not at all, you're right on time.
[Siegfried] Diana.
Siegfried.
-My, how dashing you look. -Thank you.
A spot of Blue Ruin
for when you boys huddle up with your port.
No need for me and Mrs. Hall to miss out, don't you agree?
Very kind of you, I'm sure.
-[doorbell ringing] -Come in.
So where's the birthday boy?
I hope changing into less odoriferous attire.
[laughs] Siegfried, you are dreadful.
[door clicking open]
Good evening.
Margot Sebright Saunders.
Tristan did say to come at 7:30.
Yes, of course, please do come in.
[Margot] Thank you.
[Siegfried] And she said, "Not much of a jumper,
-a one-legged dog." -[door thudding]
So lovely to finally meet you, Mrs. Farnon,
-these are for you. -Oh, no, I'm not-
Siegfried, honestly,
is there something you haven't told me?
I'm Mrs. Hall, the housekeeper.
Oh, I'm so sorry. Er, should I...
I'll just put these in water.
Margot, do come in.
Now then ladies, if this Amontillado is too dry for you,
I do have something sweeter.
Oh, I think we're sweet enough already, don't you, Margot?
Oh, yes, absolutely.
[Siegfried] Oh, Helen, I believe you know
-Miss Sebright Saunders. -Helen, so lovely to see you.
Margot, how are you?
Oh, I'm perfectly fine, but how are you?
I was simply devastated about you and Hugh, we all were.
Oh, well, that's very kind of you.
I'm so glad to see you out and about despite everything.
Right, here we are.
Thank you.
[background melodic music]
What's all that about?
Oh, Margot was an old pal of Hugh's,
family friends or what have you.
You didn't think to mention that before?
Has he said anything to you?
Who?
Siegfried, I know he's spoken to Dobson on the phone.
If he thinks I've botched it somehow,
why doesn't he just say something?
If you'd all like to come through, dinner is served.
[background melodic music]
Siegfried, shouldn't Tristan be at the head of the table?
What?
Um, yes, quite right, silly of me, um.
-I don't know. -It's your birthday,
it's only proper.
James, how do we, how do we do this?
Um...
Well, I, um...
Why don't you two swap?
Hm, yes, of course, thank you, Mrs. Hall, very sensible.
[Mrs. Hall clearing throat]
So Margot, how's that bay mare of your father's?
Will he be entering her on the Northwest Circuit?
I should think so, she's showing excellent form.
I look forward to seeing her in action.
Well, she'll be up against the Holton's new gelding.
He's having a pretty good season.
Just a shame Hugh's missing all the events.
Who's this?
Ah, Hugh Holton.
Oh.
I keep telling him he should just come back from France.
I'm sure he's having a fine, old time.
I doubt it.
He said he felt too ashamed to show his face in Darrowby,
though what he's got to be ashamed of, I really don't know.
Hugh has nothing to be ashamed of,
but I had to be honest with him.
The longer I let it go on,
the worse it would have got for both of us.
I agree, far better to make a clean break,
no point in prolonging the agony.
I suppose not.
You know, Mrs. Hall, this soup is absolutely first rate.
-[all agreeing] -Best one yet, Mrs. H.
[Audrey] Oh, it was no bother at all.
[background cheerful music]
[Siegfried] No, that's going in the pantry.
-[Diana laughing] -[all chattering]
Especially for you, Tris.
Oh, good choice, James.
[all chattering]
Oh, gather over here, boy.
[spoon tapping glass]
If I might have your attention for a moment,
ladies and gentlemen.
First of all, Mrs. Hall,
thank you for making such a delicious meal
and beef of which Wellington would be proud.
-[all laughing] -Hear, hear.
-Now, as some of you know,
today was not only my brother's birthday,
it was also his first day out on call as lead vet.
-Goodness, how exciting. -[Tristan laughing]
Now to say that I had my reservations-
Ah, would be putting it mildly.
[all laughing]
And I admit, I thought it prudent
to keep a close eye on his progress throughout the day.
Having said all that, to my surprise
and dare I say it delight,
the reports of his work have been uniformly excellent.
So a toast...
to Tristan,
many happy returns and my heartfelt congratulations.
[All] To Tristan.
Well done.
[background cheerful music]
That was lovely.
You sound almost like the proud father.
Yes, well, I suppose in a way, that's how I feel.
-[Bonnie whining softly] -Oh.
Oh, good heavens, what's that?
Oh, it's fine, she'll calm down in a minute.
Sounds like something's in pain.
I almost wonder if it might be
-a postoperative complication. -It's not a complication,
she just doesn't like being on her own.
I'll let her out as soon as we finish.
I'd be more than happy to take a look.
I've already examined her thoroughly, thank you.
You know, Siegfried, the thing I realized today
is it doesn't matter how good a vet you are,
people only respect you,
once they see you putting in the hard graft.
Well, no one could fault you there, Tris.
No, because at the end of the day,
I'm not afraid to go the extra mile,
-if that's what it takes. -You certainly went all out.
If it's sweat and tears they want, I'll give it to them.
If you've done anything
to embarrass this practice, Tristan.
No, no, not at all, no.
I mean, I may have exaggerated the effort involved a little.
No, really? [laughs]
[laughs] A few well-placed groans,
some unnecessarily straining sinews
and the final howl of pain.
[all laughing]
-Goodness! -Yes.
The final what?
Ah, I may have gotten slightly carried away,
but it had the desired effect.
What is wrong with you?
For God's sake, after that fiasco with the chickens,
I thought you'd finally come to your senses.
Yeah, and I have absolutely.
I thought you'd finally started
to take responsibility for your actions.
Complete responsibility, totally,
but fair's fair, old chap,
you're hardly averse to putting on a show yourself.
I would never resort to play acting and tomfoolery.
Oh, come off it, you and your purple powder
blinding the great unwashed with the magic of science.
-That is entirely different. -I don't see how.
Because I know what I'm doing!
-Yes, well, so do I. -I seriously doubt that.
Well, I've got the qualifications to prove it.
Oh, so you think.
Wait, what?
[soft orchestral music]
Why don't we all go through, everyone?
I can make us some drinks and see to that dog.
[door thudding]
Are you saying I didn't pass?
[soft orchestral music]
You told me that I'd passed, you said categorically-
I know, I may have
omitted one or two of the finer details.
So I didn't pass?
You narrowly missed the mark on one paper, parasitology,
but really in the great scheme of things,
just a tiny, white lie.
You're not serious?
You tried so hard and I knew how disappointed you'd be,
so I just, I bent the truth a little.
You let me think I was qualified, when I wasn't
and then you let me carry on
showing off like a complete idiot,
all this time, I've been a total laughing stock.
Oh, for God's sake, you'd already wasted so much time
on those blasted exams, I thought you'd be better off
getting out there, getting your hands dirty
and I've been proven right, haven't I?
I don't believe you,
even now, you can't admit that you're in the wrong.
See, I don't see that I am necessarily.
Oh, well, there's a surprise.
[door clicking open]
[door thudding]
[soft orchestral music]
[sighs] Well, thank you so much for dinner.
It was very nice to meet you.
Only Tristan did say he would drive me home.
-Oh. -Not to worry,
I can give you a lift, Margot.
That's awfully kind of you.
I'm sorry about all this.
Please don't apologize.
Dinner and a show, who could ask for more?
We shall have to have that gin another time.
Helen.
[door clicking open]
I'm sorry.
I appreciate now,
that it can't have been easy for you either.
It's fine, Margot, really.
Well, I hope you'll both be very happy.
[Diana] Come on, Margot!
-Goodnight, ladies. -[door thudding]
You sure I can't help you tidy up?
Oh, I think a discrete exit's probably best.
-Thanks for this. -Enjoy.
[Helen] My dad loves a doggy bag.
[door clicking open]
[door thudding]
[Mrs. Hall breathing deeply]
[footsteps approaching]
I made you some blancmange.
I'm sticking to liquids, thanks all the same.
-Tris. -Did you know?
Why didn't you tell me?
I'm so sorry.
I only found out later
and your brother's intentions weren't bad,
even if perhaps his methods were.
Didn't even buy the bag, did he?
He was still the one who paid for it.
You have no idea
how much he cares for you
and worries about you.
-It's just hard for him. -Hard for him?
That's rich.
I am truly sorry.
[melancholic orchestral music]
Just couldn't have gone any worse, if it tried.
Poor Tris.
Did you know about his exams?
I had no idea, Siegfried's outdone himself this time.
I mean, I'm sure he meant well, but-
But the road to hell is paved with good intentions.
So what will it mean for the practice,
if Tris isn't stepping up?
Well, I suppose any modernization will have to wait.
Helen, there's something I need to talk to you about.
-It's about Glasgow. -They offered you a job.
-How did you- -Audrey thought I knew.
Right.
I'm so sorry, I've been wanting to tell you.
Are you considering it?
I see.
It's not...
The chap I was covering for is leaving,
so they need to replace him and well, Bill told my mum
and next thing I know, she'd told him I'd taken the job.
Right,
and are you?
No, I...
I don't know, I need to make a decision,
but whatever I decide, I'll be letting people down.
Oh, James, why didn't you say something?
I didn't want you to feel like I was putting pressure on you.
How do you mean?
Helen,
I want to be with you
and that means staying in Darrowby and I love it here,
I do, the place, the work, the people,
but if I stay--
You'll break your mother's heart.
They've given up so much for me.
I don't know what I'm going to do.
Well then, we'll just have to
work something out, won't we?
[soft orchestral music]
Stay for another brew.
I'd love to, but I'd better get back and check on Tris.
[door clicking open]
[fire crackling]
Have the others turned in?
Are you alright?
Just dandy, I mean, I've been publicly humiliated,
-shown up as a laughing stock. -Tris.
But I'm exacting my revenge with a very fine malt.
Is that Siegfried's special bottle?
Certainly was.
Here.
Come on.
Misery loves company and all that.
Would it have made a difference,
if you'd found out sooner?
What, that I'm a complete failure?
I don't know, maybe ignorance was bliss.
There are plenty of fine vets with no qualifications.
You know you can do the work, that's what matters.
[soft orchestral music]
-Come on. -Where are we going?
Unless I'm mistaken, it's still my birthday,
so I say we go and get blasted at the Drovers.
All right then.
And bring the whiskey.
You know, we should've just gone to the bloody pub
-in the first place. -[Tristan laughing]
[door clicking open]
[door thudding]
[melodic orchestral music]