1 00:00:01,767 --> 00:00:05,300 (gentle orchestral music) 2 00:00:22,600 --> 00:00:24,533 - Anything for me? 3 00:00:24,633 --> 00:00:27,500 - No, no I'm sorry, Miss Georgina. 4 00:00:35,333 --> 00:00:36,667 - Ah, Miss Worsley. 5 00:00:36,767 --> 00:00:39,233 - Good morning, Mr. Geoffrey. 6 00:00:42,767 --> 00:00:44,500 - Well, at last, we've been able to make some order 7 00:00:44,600 --> 00:00:47,700 out of James' tangled affairs, but I'm afraid 8 00:00:47,800 --> 00:00:50,133 the report doesn't make very pleasant reading. 9 00:00:50,233 --> 00:00:53,100 You, Miss Worsley, as the principal legatee 10 00:00:53,200 --> 00:00:57,300 of Major Bellamy's estate are the person most concerned. 11 00:00:57,400 --> 00:01:00,833 But, to put it in lay terms, I'm afraid there won't be 12 00:01:00,933 --> 00:01:03,100 anything left to inherit. 13 00:01:04,367 --> 00:01:07,667 - You mean there won't be any, any... 14 00:01:07,767 --> 00:01:08,667 -[Geoffrey] Assets? 15 00:01:08,767 --> 00:01:09,500 - Yes. 16 00:01:09,600 --> 00:01:10,667 - There indeed. 17 00:01:10,767 --> 00:01:14,367 Unfortunately, James incurred a good many debts during 18 00:01:14,467 --> 00:01:16,367 the last few months of his life 19 00:01:16,467 --> 00:01:19,100 and in addition, he was very generous in loans 20 00:01:19,200 --> 00:01:20,600 to his friends. 21 00:01:20,700 --> 00:01:21,533 - Well, he thought he was rich. 22 00:01:21,633 --> 00:01:22,600 He was rich. 23 00:01:22,700 --> 00:01:24,100 How could he guess that the crash was coming? 24 00:01:24,200 --> 00:01:25,333 Nobody else did. 25 00:01:25,433 --> 00:01:28,067 - I'm not trying to allocate blame, my dear Lady Bellamy. 26 00:01:28,100 --> 00:01:30,633 But as executor of your stepson's estate, 27 00:01:30,733 --> 00:01:32,533 it's my duty to point out the facts. 28 00:01:32,633 --> 00:01:34,367 - Sir Geoffrey, that won't mean will it, 29 00:01:34,467 --> 00:01:37,233 that I am liable for any of his debts? 30 00:01:37,333 --> 00:01:40,167 - Oh no, Miss Worsley, no no. 31 00:01:40,267 --> 00:01:41,100 - Does... 32 00:01:43,167 --> 00:01:44,833 You have taken into account the sale of the remaining 33 00:01:44,933 --> 00:01:47,233 lease of this house? 34 00:01:47,333 --> 00:01:50,967 I mean, it will definitely have to be sold. 35 00:01:51,967 --> 00:01:53,633 We've been expecting it of course. 36 00:01:53,733 --> 00:01:55,333 - Yes, indeed, it will have to be sold. 37 00:01:55,433 --> 00:01:59,267 In fact, I've been making some inquiries on that score. 38 00:01:59,367 --> 00:02:01,933 Of course, the property market is not exactly buoyant 39 00:02:02,067 --> 00:02:04,400 at this moment but, happily, there is some interest 40 00:02:04,500 --> 00:02:06,200 in houses in Belgravia such as this 41 00:02:06,300 --> 00:02:07,800 for redevelopment. 42 00:02:08,933 --> 00:02:10,600 - You mean, they'll pull it down? 43 00:02:10,700 --> 00:02:11,933 - Oh no, to convect into flats, 44 00:02:12,067 --> 00:02:14,067 modernize generally. 45 00:02:14,133 --> 00:02:15,800 I mean, in these days, when nobody can afford 46 00:02:15,900 --> 00:02:17,733 servants anymore. 47 00:02:17,833 --> 00:02:19,933 - Thank you Hudson, just leave it there, would you? 48 00:02:20,067 --> 00:02:20,900 - My lady. 49 00:02:22,267 --> 00:02:25,500 -[Lady Bellamy] Coffee, Sir Geoffrey. 50 00:02:33,833 --> 00:02:36,167 - There's a question on fixing a date for the auction. 51 00:02:36,267 --> 00:02:37,333 - Auction? 52 00:02:37,433 --> 00:02:38,333 But I thought an agent-- 53 00:02:38,433 --> 00:02:39,167 - Of the contents. 54 00:02:39,267 --> 00:02:40,433 - Oh yes. 55 00:02:40,533 --> 00:02:42,933 - But won't Georgina even get the furniture? 56 00:02:43,067 --> 00:02:44,700 - I'm afraid not. 57 00:02:44,800 --> 00:02:48,067 Everything will have to be sold to help pay the debts. 58 00:02:48,133 --> 00:02:49,567 By the way, I'd be glad if you'd make a list of the 59 00:02:49,667 --> 00:02:51,267 goods and chattels you believe to be 60 00:02:51,367 --> 00:02:53,433 your own personal possessions. 61 00:02:53,533 --> 00:02:54,333 -[Hudson] Yes. 62 00:02:54,433 --> 00:02:56,400 -[Geoffrey] Now, a suitable date. 63 00:02:56,500 --> 00:02:57,300 - Darling. 64 00:02:58,667 --> 00:03:00,100 - Sir Geoffrey, is there anything else you need 65 00:03:00,200 --> 00:03:02,200 Georgina for, to sign or? 66 00:03:02,300 --> 00:03:03,367 -[Geoffrey] No, no, not at the present. 67 00:03:03,467 --> 00:03:04,233 - Then may she be excused? 68 00:03:04,333 --> 00:03:05,367 - Of course. 69 00:03:10,100 --> 00:03:12,433 Now a suitable date for the sale, 70 00:03:12,533 --> 00:03:16,067 and of course, for vacant possessions. 71 00:03:16,133 --> 00:03:18,333 - Well, this has all come at a rather difficult time 72 00:03:18,433 --> 00:03:19,633 for all of us. 73 00:03:20,633 --> 00:03:23,067 All depends if and when Georgina gets married. 74 00:03:23,100 --> 00:03:23,833 - Oh really? 75 00:03:23,933 --> 00:03:25,467 - To Robert Stockbridge. 76 00:03:25,567 --> 00:03:27,067 -[Geoffrey] I thought that had all fallen through. 77 00:03:27,133 --> 00:03:29,833 I haven't seen any announcement in the newspapers. 78 00:03:29,933 --> 00:03:31,300 - There hasn't been one yet. 79 00:03:31,400 --> 00:03:33,267 The Buckminsters sent Robert abroad 80 00:03:33,367 --> 00:03:34,733 for a few months to think it over. 81 00:03:34,833 --> 00:03:37,067 He's due back any day now. 82 00:03:37,133 --> 00:03:39,500 And then, they'll have to decide. 83 00:03:39,600 --> 00:03:43,667 - Well, if I know the Duchess, it'll be she who'll decide. 84 00:03:43,767 --> 00:03:45,400 - If we could just have a little longer, 85 00:03:45,500 --> 00:03:47,067 it would be so much more convenient if Georgina 86 00:03:47,133 --> 00:03:48,833 could be married from here. 87 00:03:48,933 --> 00:03:52,500 - Very well, at your earliest convenience. 88 00:03:58,733 --> 00:04:00,900 - Well, don't come as exactly as a surprise, do it? 89 00:04:01,067 --> 00:04:01,967 - No, indeed, it'll be a very sad day 90 00:04:02,067 --> 00:04:04,333 when we we all have to leave this house. 91 00:04:04,433 --> 00:04:06,100 At least we can all be prepared for it. 92 00:04:06,200 --> 00:04:07,500 - That's alright for you, Mr. Hudson, 93 00:04:07,600 --> 00:04:08,567 but not all of us have got sisters 94 00:04:08,667 --> 00:04:10,267 who can leave us a boarding house in Hastings. 95 00:04:10,367 --> 00:04:11,600 - A guest house, Edward. 96 00:04:11,700 --> 00:04:14,067 We aim to attract the children of the better class 97 00:04:14,133 --> 00:04:16,067 and of course, their nannies and their governors. 98 00:04:16,133 --> 00:04:17,467 - Are they all parents? 99 00:04:17,567 --> 00:04:20,367 - Oh no, never 100 yards from the Royal Sussex hotel rules. 100 00:04:20,467 --> 00:04:21,967 - What's it called, Mr. Hudson? 101 00:04:22,067 --> 00:04:23,100 -[Mr. Hudson] The Seaview. 102 00:04:23,200 --> 00:04:26,067 - Oh, so you'll be able to see all the ships then? 103 00:04:26,100 --> 00:04:28,467 - Well, it doesn't actually look over the sea. 104 00:04:28,567 --> 00:04:29,733 - But Seaview? 105 00:04:29,833 --> 00:04:31,367 - Well, from the top bedroom window, 106 00:04:31,467 --> 00:04:33,933 there's a lovely view of the cliffs. 107 00:04:34,067 --> 00:04:36,167 Over the other houses. 108 00:04:36,267 --> 00:04:38,067 - It's considered better not to be on the seafront 109 00:04:38,167 --> 00:04:41,133 on account of the storms and the noise of the traffic. 110 00:04:41,233 --> 00:04:43,100 - But it's all ready to move into, just whenever you like. 111 00:04:43,200 --> 00:04:44,333 - More or less. 112 00:04:44,433 --> 00:04:45,733 - Quite a lot needing done to the kitchen. 113 00:04:45,833 --> 00:04:48,200 - And I must admit, some of the beds 114 00:04:48,300 --> 00:04:50,767 are a trifle old-fashioned. 115 00:04:50,867 --> 00:04:52,433 -[Ruby] Hey, there's a picture here 116 00:04:52,533 --> 00:04:55,867 of the Marquess of Stockbridge dancing with 117 00:04:55,967 --> 00:04:58,900 Lady Felicity Counts at a ball. 118 00:04:59,067 --> 00:05:01,067 - That'll be the Earl of Lebon's daughter. 119 00:05:01,133 --> 00:05:02,233 - Oh she is pretty. 120 00:05:02,333 --> 00:05:04,300 Looks ever so happy. 121 00:05:04,400 --> 00:05:06,600 - That was taken at the Vice Regal Lodge in Delhi. 122 00:05:06,700 --> 00:05:08,400 Oh weeks and weeks ago. 123 00:05:08,500 --> 00:05:09,867 - Nevertheless, last year, Lady Felicity 124 00:05:09,967 --> 00:05:11,400 was considered one of the most popular 125 00:05:11,500 --> 00:05:13,233 debutantes of the season. 126 00:05:13,333 --> 00:05:15,300 - Hmm, and I wouldn't wonder if that's not but 127 00:05:15,400 --> 00:05:17,600 what the Duke and Duchess was thinking. 128 00:05:17,700 --> 00:05:19,267 - Poor Miss Georgina. 129 00:05:19,367 --> 00:05:22,100 I don't reckon she's got a hope. 130 00:05:23,167 --> 00:05:25,900 - Ruby, is the milk on for the cocoa? 131 00:05:26,067 --> 00:05:27,400 - I don't know, Mrs. Bridges. 132 00:05:27,500 --> 00:05:30,067 - You'd better go and see about it, hadn't you? 133 00:05:30,133 --> 00:05:31,600 Instead of sitting there talking about things 134 00:05:31,700 --> 00:05:34,167 that is none of your concern. 135 00:05:36,733 --> 00:05:39,233 I don't know that girl. 136 00:05:39,333 --> 00:05:42,500 She wouldn't know Christmas from Easter. 137 00:05:42,600 --> 00:05:45,533 (knocking on door) 138 00:05:47,300 --> 00:05:48,400 - Good morning, darling. 139 00:05:48,500 --> 00:05:50,067 - Morning. 140 00:05:50,100 --> 00:05:52,200 - I just wondered if you would be into dinner tonight. 141 00:05:52,300 --> 00:05:53,800 - Yes. 142 00:05:53,900 --> 00:05:55,433 Yes please. 143 00:05:55,533 --> 00:05:56,433 - Good. 144 00:05:57,533 --> 00:05:58,533 Well I won't disturb you. 145 00:05:58,633 --> 00:06:01,267 - You're not disturbing me. 146 00:06:01,367 --> 00:06:03,300 I just can't think what to write anymore. 147 00:06:03,400 --> 00:06:05,267 I don't even know where to send it. 148 00:06:05,367 --> 00:06:06,300 - Surely if you just. 149 00:06:06,400 --> 00:06:07,300 - Virginia, I haven't had a letter from him 150 00:06:07,400 --> 00:06:08,767 for 17 days now. 151 00:06:10,067 --> 00:06:10,867 - Darling, if he's on the ship, I don't expect 152 00:06:10,967 --> 00:06:12,067 he can write. 153 00:06:13,400 --> 00:06:15,400 - He calls at different places all the time, 154 00:06:15,500 --> 00:06:17,333 Aden, Port Sidewater. 155 00:06:17,433 --> 00:06:18,933 Lord knows where else. 156 00:06:19,067 --> 00:06:19,867 - Oh yes, but I don't suppose the post 157 00:06:19,967 --> 00:06:22,100 is very good from those sort of places 158 00:06:22,200 --> 00:06:24,067 If anything had happened, 159 00:06:24,100 --> 00:06:26,067 I mean if he'd changed his mind, 160 00:06:26,167 --> 00:06:28,933 I'm sure he'd let you know by cable or something. 161 00:06:29,067 --> 00:06:31,667 - Knowing Robert, I think he, 162 00:06:31,767 --> 00:06:34,200 I think he'd want to tell me to my face. 163 00:06:34,300 --> 00:06:35,400 - I think he'll want to tell you 164 00:06:35,500 --> 00:06:39,067 that he still loves you to your face. 165 00:06:39,133 --> 00:06:40,833 - Do you think I should go on writing then? 166 00:06:40,933 --> 00:06:42,333 - Oh, I'm sure you should. 167 00:06:42,433 --> 00:06:44,333 Oh, where does the ship arrive at? 168 00:06:44,433 --> 00:06:46,067 - It's due to call at Plymouth on Thursday 169 00:06:46,133 --> 00:06:47,767 and then comes onto London the next day. 170 00:06:47,867 --> 00:06:49,333 - Oh, well then just send it to the P and O office 171 00:06:49,433 --> 00:06:52,533 at Plymouth and put to await arrival. 172 00:06:53,700 --> 00:06:55,067 - I see the P and O steamer, Renshee, 173 00:06:55,167 --> 00:06:56,567 called in at Plymouth yesterday 174 00:06:56,667 --> 00:06:59,500 and it's due to dock in London this afternoon. 175 00:06:59,600 --> 00:07:01,667 The Marquess of Stockbridge is one of distinguished 176 00:07:01,767 --> 00:07:03,167 names on the passenger list. 177 00:07:03,267 --> 00:07:04,867 - I know, and I haven't heard a word. 178 00:07:04,967 --> 00:07:06,600 - Yeah, rather like us. 179 00:07:06,700 --> 00:07:08,400 - No luck with your enquiries, Edward? 180 00:07:08,500 --> 00:07:10,133 - Oh, not a thing Mr. Hudson. 181 00:07:10,233 --> 00:07:11,233 Well, it's not surprising, I mean, 182 00:07:11,333 --> 00:07:12,567 you've only got to look through your paper 183 00:07:12,667 --> 00:07:14,067 and see columns of situations wanted, 184 00:07:14,167 --> 00:07:15,667 nothing in situations vacant. 185 00:07:15,767 --> 00:07:18,067 - No wonder, with over two million unemployed. 186 00:07:18,100 --> 00:07:19,300 - Oh, Mrs Bridges had a word with her friend, 187 00:07:19,400 --> 00:07:22,733 Lady Everington and they're cutting down, even them. 188 00:07:22,833 --> 00:07:24,633 - What we want is a man like this Mussolini. 189 00:07:24,733 --> 00:07:25,767 Anyone out of work in Italy, 190 00:07:25,867 --> 00:07:28,533 he puts out to making roads and railway stations. 191 00:07:28,633 --> 00:07:31,067 - I don't want to build roads and railway stations. 192 00:07:31,100 --> 00:07:32,767 What I don't understand Mr. Hudson, 193 00:07:32,867 --> 00:07:35,067 where the money's gone to? 194 00:07:35,100 --> 00:07:36,467 One minute, everyone's rich, they've got gold, 195 00:07:36,567 --> 00:07:37,967 money in the bank, shares and that, 196 00:07:38,067 --> 00:07:39,567 and then the next minute, they're skint. 197 00:07:39,667 --> 00:07:42,067 I mean, if they haven't got it, who has? 198 00:07:42,133 --> 00:07:43,900 Gold doesn't disappear into thin air. 199 00:07:44,067 --> 00:07:46,433 - It's all the fault of this socialist government, Edward. 200 00:07:46,533 --> 00:07:47,867 They should never have gotten rid of Mr. Baldwin. 201 00:07:47,967 --> 00:07:50,467 Though, I see so myself, Ramsay McDonald 202 00:07:50,567 --> 00:07:52,700 is a disgrace to Scotland. 203 00:07:52,800 --> 00:07:54,133 Still, I've heard tell, the McDonald's weren't 204 00:07:54,233 --> 00:07:56,133 too steady at Colloten either. 205 00:07:56,233 --> 00:07:58,867 - Daisy, Miss Georgina's breakfast tray is ready. 206 00:07:58,967 --> 00:08:00,567 - Oh, thank you Mrs. Bridges. 207 00:08:00,667 --> 00:08:02,233 - If you can call it breakfast. 208 00:08:02,333 --> 00:08:05,167 Slice of toast, a pot of tea, 209 00:08:05,267 --> 00:08:09,067 that girl's not eating enough to keep a mouse alive. 210 00:08:09,133 --> 00:08:11,067 She'll just fade away. 211 00:08:14,067 --> 00:08:17,767 - Oh, Daisy, I really don't want any breakfast. 212 00:08:17,867 --> 00:08:21,067 - Now you must try to eat a little, Miss Georgina. 213 00:08:21,167 --> 00:08:22,667 - God, I look 100. 214 00:08:23,567 --> 00:08:26,100 -[Daisy] I'm sure everything will be alright Miss. 215 00:08:26,200 --> 00:08:29,400 - I'm sure it won't, Daisy, I'm sure it isn't. 216 00:08:29,500 --> 00:08:32,133 (truck engine) 217 00:08:39,833 --> 00:08:40,700 - What? 218 00:08:41,733 --> 00:08:43,067 - Hello Hudson. 219 00:08:48,267 --> 00:08:49,300 It's nice to see you again. 220 00:08:49,400 --> 00:08:52,433 - Yes, yes, indeed my Lord, and you too. 221 00:08:52,533 --> 00:08:54,233 I trust you enjoyed. 222 00:08:57,400 --> 00:09:00,067 - Darling, my darling Georgina. 223 00:09:05,100 --> 00:09:06,200 It's alright. 224 00:09:07,467 --> 00:09:08,533 -[Georgina] What? 225 00:09:08,633 --> 00:09:11,900 - It's alright, I saw my parents in Nice, yesterday 226 00:09:12,067 --> 00:09:13,767 and they've given us their blessing. 227 00:09:13,867 --> 00:09:14,600 - Nice? 228 00:09:14,700 --> 00:09:15,467 - Yes. 229 00:09:15,567 --> 00:09:17,200 Well they were on the Riviera, 230 00:09:17,300 --> 00:09:18,933 so I nipped off the boat at Marseille 231 00:09:19,067 --> 00:09:21,133 and came back by train. 232 00:09:21,233 --> 00:09:22,467 It was terribly rough in chunnel but, 233 00:09:22,567 --> 00:09:25,867 oh darling, they really were so very decent. 234 00:09:25,967 --> 00:09:27,667 Father is pleased as punch 235 00:09:27,767 --> 00:09:28,900 because he always was on our side, 236 00:09:29,067 --> 00:09:30,400 never doubted me before. 237 00:09:30,500 --> 00:09:33,467 Mother, Mother was saying it was 238 00:09:33,567 --> 00:09:34,600 never anything to do with you, 239 00:09:34,700 --> 00:09:37,767 but it was me who was the scatty and unreliable one. 240 00:09:37,867 --> 00:09:38,600 - But that's silly. 241 00:09:38,700 --> 00:09:39,767 - Yes it was, all very silly. 242 00:09:39,867 --> 00:09:41,933 (door shuts) 243 00:09:42,067 --> 00:09:44,067 Mother's deliberately throwing every suitable girl in my way 244 00:09:44,167 --> 00:09:45,867 from Gibraltar to San Francisco. 245 00:09:45,967 --> 00:09:47,067 I didn't turn a hair. 246 00:09:47,167 --> 00:09:49,567 I passed my test with flying colors 247 00:09:49,667 --> 00:09:53,133 and darling, darling, I love you so much. 248 00:09:59,067 --> 00:10:00,733 Are you listening to me? 249 00:10:00,833 --> 00:10:02,333 - No, not really. 250 00:10:04,133 --> 00:10:06,733 Oh, I've spent so long telling myself 251 00:10:06,833 --> 00:10:10,300 that this wouldn't happen and now it has. 252 00:10:11,800 --> 00:10:12,733 Oh, I hope I'm not going to be sick, 253 00:10:12,833 --> 00:10:14,267 I feel all giddy. 254 00:10:15,600 --> 00:10:18,100 I'm sorry darling, I'm afraid I'm not very well. 255 00:10:18,200 --> 00:10:19,100 - Have you seen a doctor? 256 00:10:19,200 --> 00:10:20,900 - No, it's not that, 257 00:10:21,800 --> 00:10:24,733 it's just that everything has been so awful. 258 00:10:24,833 --> 00:10:26,767 - Yes, yes I know that. 259 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:32,100 I nearly came back when, when it happened 260 00:10:32,200 --> 00:10:34,233 but I thought it would ruin everything 261 00:10:34,333 --> 00:10:35,800 and Mother would only say that we've been cheating. 262 00:10:35,900 --> 00:10:39,267 You poor thing, you've really had a ghastly time. 263 00:10:39,367 --> 00:10:43,467 - I never realized how much James mattered to me. 264 00:10:44,533 --> 00:10:47,900 I thought I managed to get him out of myself, 265 00:10:48,000 --> 00:10:50,667 but I suppose our lives had been mixed up for so long 266 00:10:50,767 --> 00:10:54,300 that burning letters and throwing things 267 00:10:54,400 --> 00:10:56,133 away wasn't any good. 268 00:10:57,400 --> 00:10:58,567 And then when, 269 00:10:59,700 --> 00:11:02,067 when it actually happened, 270 00:11:02,133 --> 00:11:04,933 I just knew how much I loved him. 271 00:11:05,967 --> 00:11:08,200 Darling, it's not how I love you, 272 00:11:08,300 --> 00:11:10,400 it's not a bit like that. 273 00:11:11,333 --> 00:11:13,233 Can't quite explain it, 274 00:11:15,667 --> 00:11:19,867 I feel like a whole part of me was numb and not working. 275 00:11:25,600 --> 00:11:29,233 Robert, I don't think I ought to marry you. 276 00:11:30,067 --> 00:11:31,367 - Darling, that's just silly. 277 00:11:31,467 --> 00:11:34,933 - No, what I mean is, I don't think you ought to marry me. 278 00:11:35,067 --> 00:11:37,100 I'm the scatty, unreliable one, 279 00:11:37,200 --> 00:11:40,500 that's what your mother thinks and she's right. 280 00:11:40,600 --> 00:11:42,167 I'll be a terrible fluff as a Marchioness. 281 00:11:42,267 --> 00:11:43,667 - You certainly won't. - I will. 282 00:11:43,767 --> 00:11:47,967 I don't want to see anyone, I don't want to do anything. 283 00:11:49,400 --> 00:11:51,733 - Well let's leave it a day or two. 284 00:11:51,833 --> 00:11:56,133 - It's no good leaving it, we've been leaving it for months. 285 00:11:56,233 --> 00:12:00,733 Anyway, I can't marry anyone, I haven't any money. 286 00:12:00,833 --> 00:12:02,833 I can't even pay for my own wedding dress. 287 00:12:02,933 --> 00:12:04,400 - Now that's absurd. 288 00:12:04,500 --> 00:12:05,567 We'll get married in the registry office. 289 00:12:05,667 --> 00:12:06,600 - No. 290 00:12:06,700 --> 00:12:07,467 - I don't care to figs about what people think. 291 00:12:07,567 --> 00:12:10,367 - I do, it matters terribly to me. 292 00:12:13,300 --> 00:12:15,933 - I could lend you. - No. 293 00:12:16,067 --> 00:12:19,067 That would be like some sort, 294 00:12:19,167 --> 00:12:20,300 I don't know. 295 00:12:24,233 --> 00:12:27,167 - Well I'm sure the Bellamy's would insist anyway. 296 00:12:27,267 --> 00:12:28,367 After all, you're Lord Bellamy's ward 297 00:12:28,467 --> 00:12:30,233 - Yes, I'm sure they will and I absolutely refuse 298 00:12:30,333 --> 00:12:31,967 to allow them to spend a penny on me, 299 00:12:32,067 --> 00:12:33,833 I've decided on that. 300 00:12:33,933 --> 00:12:37,067 I'm not going to be a burden to them. 301 00:12:37,167 --> 00:12:38,333 They've got the children to look after. 302 00:12:38,433 --> 00:12:40,767 They're pretty broke themselves, 303 00:12:40,867 --> 00:12:42,567 and poor things, they've been chucked out of this house. 304 00:12:42,667 --> 00:12:46,367 I am not going to be another burden to them. 305 00:12:50,933 --> 00:12:53,067 - Well, we'll find a way. 306 00:12:54,367 --> 00:12:57,500 The only thing that matters to me, is that I love you, 307 00:12:57,600 --> 00:13:01,400 I adore you and I want you to be my wife. 308 00:13:01,500 --> 00:13:05,367 - You see, James was going to give me my wedding. 309 00:13:05,467 --> 00:13:08,733 Best wedding that's ever been, he said. 310 00:13:10,100 --> 00:13:12,500 And the awful thing is, he left me everything in his will, 311 00:13:12,600 --> 00:13:16,900 I mean everything single thing he had in the world. 312 00:13:17,067 --> 00:13:19,633 What's even more awful, is that there isn't anything left. 313 00:13:19,733 --> 00:13:20,467 - Darling. 314 00:13:20,567 --> 00:13:22,700 - Nothing, not a thing. 315 00:13:22,800 --> 00:13:24,567 Oh, I can't bare it. 316 00:13:24,667 --> 00:13:26,300 (footsteps) 317 00:13:26,400 --> 00:13:28,867 (door shuts) 318 00:13:30,233 --> 00:13:33,467 - My darling Georgina, it's alright. 319 00:13:33,567 --> 00:13:34,800 - Those were his Lordship's very words. 320 00:13:34,900 --> 00:13:37,367 - Oh, they must've sounded sweet, 321 00:13:37,467 --> 00:13:40,200 in that poor girl's ears. 322 00:13:40,300 --> 00:13:42,933 After all this time waiting. 323 00:13:43,067 --> 00:13:47,200 Oh Mr. Hudson, I suppose that means the Abbey. 324 00:13:47,300 --> 00:13:48,867 He's a Duke's son. 325 00:13:48,967 --> 00:13:49,967 - Oh, I hardly think so Mrs. Bridges, 326 00:13:50,067 --> 00:13:52,233 but certainly St. Margaret's, Westminster, 327 00:13:52,333 --> 00:13:56,200 they're royalty present and from, shh. 328 00:13:56,300 --> 00:13:58,067 - Oh dear, what have you got there, Ruby? 329 00:13:58,167 --> 00:14:00,100 - The parsnips, Mrs. Bridges. 330 00:14:00,200 --> 00:14:01,733 - Parsnips, you asked for parsnips? 331 00:14:01,833 --> 00:14:03,767 - You did, Mrs. Bridges. 332 00:14:03,867 --> 00:14:05,633 - Parsnips with fish? 333 00:14:06,500 --> 00:14:08,933 Parsley, you silly girl. 334 00:14:09,067 --> 00:14:11,367 Parsley for my sole duglere. 335 00:14:12,733 --> 00:14:15,533 Oh, I really think she's going deaf, 336 00:14:15,633 --> 00:14:16,833 as well as everything else. 337 00:14:16,933 --> 00:14:19,433 - Rose, have you heard the good news? 338 00:14:19,533 --> 00:14:20,333 - The only news I've heard is 339 00:14:20,433 --> 00:14:21,800 Miss Georgina rushing past me in tears 340 00:14:21,900 --> 00:14:23,400 and locking herself in her room. 341 00:14:23,500 --> 00:14:25,833 I don't call that good news. 342 00:14:27,733 --> 00:14:31,100 - She's been in a sort of state, a turmoil, 343 00:14:31,200 --> 00:14:34,133 oh I don't know what you'd call it, really. 344 00:14:34,233 --> 00:14:36,300 Ever since James killed himself, 345 00:14:36,400 --> 00:14:37,400 but just this last week, 346 00:14:37,500 --> 00:14:38,500 it's become much worse. 347 00:14:38,600 --> 00:14:40,733 I suppose because of you coming back. 348 00:14:40,833 --> 00:14:43,067 - Yes, obviously. 349 00:14:43,100 --> 00:14:45,333 I see now, that I should have sent a cable 350 00:14:45,433 --> 00:14:46,700 or something from France, 351 00:14:46,800 --> 00:14:49,633 but I wanted it to be a surprise. 352 00:14:49,733 --> 00:14:52,633 - Oh poor Robert, I'm sorry you've come back to all this. 353 00:14:52,733 --> 00:14:54,833 - Well, I'm not going to give up now. 354 00:14:54,933 --> 00:14:57,133 Not after waiting so long. 355 00:14:58,200 --> 00:14:59,600 Has Georgina seen a doctor? 356 00:14:59,700 --> 00:15:01,733 - She absolutely refuses. 357 00:15:01,833 --> 00:15:04,667 No, it's this thing about money and James' will, 358 00:15:04,767 --> 00:15:06,900 I'm sure of it, she goes on and on about it. 359 00:15:07,067 --> 00:15:08,100 - Perhaps she needs a holiday? 360 00:15:08,200 --> 00:15:09,967 - Oh, the Dugdale's asked her to go to Paris with them. 361 00:15:10,067 --> 00:15:13,067 She wouldn't go, she won't even go out to the cinema. 362 00:15:13,133 --> 00:15:14,067 - Seems to have an absolute obsession about 363 00:15:14,167 --> 00:15:16,067 not being able to pay for the wedding herself. 364 00:15:16,133 --> 00:15:17,833 I mean, as if it really matters. 365 00:15:17,933 --> 00:15:19,233 I know when I suggested that you and Lord Bellamy 366 00:15:19,333 --> 00:15:21,067 may wish to help, she jumped down my throat 367 00:15:21,167 --> 00:15:23,367 as if I suggest we'd rob you. 368 00:15:23,467 --> 00:15:24,967 - I'm sure it's all part of the same thing. 369 00:15:25,067 --> 00:15:27,233 Oh Robert, you look tired. 370 00:15:28,333 --> 00:15:29,400 - Yes, I am. 371 00:15:29,500 --> 00:15:31,100 - Go home and try not to worry. 372 00:15:31,200 --> 00:15:33,167 We're all on your side. 373 00:15:37,067 --> 00:15:37,800 - Will Lord Stockbridge 374 00:15:37,900 --> 00:15:39,933 be stopping for luncheon, Mr. Hudson? 375 00:15:40,067 --> 00:15:42,567 - No, Mrs. Bridges, he is not. 376 00:15:43,500 --> 00:15:45,567 In fact, I'm sorry to report that there is to be 377 00:15:45,667 --> 00:15:47,400 no dining room lunch today. 378 00:15:47,500 --> 00:15:48,700 - But my sole. 379 00:15:49,567 --> 00:15:51,800 - Miss Georgina will have some cold consomme in her room 380 00:15:51,900 --> 00:15:54,300 and her Ladyship, something on a tray, 381 00:15:54,400 --> 00:15:56,067 in the morning room. 382 00:15:56,900 --> 00:16:00,533 - My sole duglere on a tray in the morning room, 383 00:16:00,633 --> 00:16:05,067 there's been some tantrums in this house before now, 384 00:16:05,167 --> 00:16:07,300 but this one takes the cake. 385 00:16:07,400 --> 00:16:09,433 I really think, Mr. Hudson, it's high time, 386 00:16:09,533 --> 00:16:11,133 we did all pack up. 387 00:16:17,300 --> 00:16:19,567 - Well, I'm absolutely bamboozled by the whole thing. 388 00:16:19,667 --> 00:16:20,500 -[Lady Bellamy] How was she? 389 00:16:20,600 --> 00:16:22,567 - Absolutely calm. 390 00:16:22,667 --> 00:16:25,367 Said she's sorry she causes so much trouble, 391 00:16:25,467 --> 00:16:28,567 she wasn't sure if she ever wanted to marry anyone. 392 00:16:28,667 --> 00:16:31,400 Didn't want to talk about it. 393 00:16:31,500 --> 00:16:33,433 Says she's written to the Dugdale's, 394 00:16:33,533 --> 00:16:35,800 saying she might go and stay with them in Paris, 395 00:16:35,900 --> 00:16:38,900 if we were to go ahead with our plans on leaving the house, 396 00:16:39,067 --> 00:16:40,067 as if she didn't exist. 397 00:16:40,133 --> 00:16:41,533 I mean, it's quite illogical, it's stupid. 398 00:16:41,633 --> 00:16:45,067 I really believe there's something in the old wives tale, 399 00:16:45,133 --> 00:16:47,267 that there's a streak of madness in the Worsley family 400 00:16:47,367 --> 00:16:49,700 and it's coming out now in Georgina. 401 00:16:49,800 --> 00:16:52,400 - I understand exactly how she feels. 402 00:16:52,500 --> 00:16:53,333 - You understand? 403 00:16:53,433 --> 00:16:54,267 - Yes. 404 00:16:54,367 --> 00:16:57,067 - Well explain to me, please explain. 405 00:16:57,100 --> 00:16:58,567 - I can't explain. 406 00:16:58,667 --> 00:17:00,067 Darling, I want you to look at these estimates 407 00:17:00,167 --> 00:17:01,600 I've been making about the cost of the wedding, 408 00:17:01,700 --> 00:17:02,667 see if you agree. 409 00:17:02,767 --> 00:17:03,833 - Yes, but if she's not going. 410 00:17:03,933 --> 00:17:05,133 - Ah but we must be prepared like the boy scouts, 411 00:17:05,233 --> 00:17:06,433 if she does get married, 412 00:17:06,533 --> 00:17:07,800 we must pay for it. 413 00:17:07,900 --> 00:17:08,867 - Well of course, I'm her guardian. 414 00:17:08,967 --> 00:17:12,100 Somehow or other, I have to pay for it. 415 00:17:12,200 --> 00:17:13,633 But if she absolutely refuses, 416 00:17:13,733 --> 00:17:14,533 - I want to pay half. 417 00:17:14,633 --> 00:17:15,733 - What? 418 00:17:15,833 --> 00:17:17,200 - I've got some war loan, that should just about do it. 419 00:17:17,300 --> 00:17:18,467 - I won't let you do it. 420 00:17:18,567 --> 00:17:20,100 - Darling, don't have to talk about that now, 421 00:17:20,200 --> 00:17:22,367 do look at the estimates. 422 00:17:22,467 --> 00:17:23,500 - Very well. 423 00:17:26,700 --> 00:17:30,067 750 guests at St. Margaret's, Westminster. 424 00:17:30,100 --> 00:17:31,733 (inaudible) Surely, everyone would understand, 425 00:17:31,833 --> 00:17:33,733 it's a quiet wedding, a little church in Southwold? 426 00:17:33,833 --> 00:17:35,367 - Oh no, if it's going to be done at all, 427 00:17:35,467 --> 00:17:37,200 it's going to be done properly. 428 00:17:37,300 --> 00:17:40,367 - Well, as the whole thing is pure speculation. 429 00:17:40,467 --> 00:17:42,600 Choir and organist, seven pounds. 430 00:17:42,700 --> 00:17:43,933 That's a bit steep, isn't it? 431 00:17:44,067 --> 00:17:46,100 - Mm, I checked with a Nun. 432 00:17:46,200 --> 00:17:49,633 - Tip to the Jeff Lowson Church, ten pounds. 433 00:17:49,733 --> 00:17:51,600 Hired cars, reception, 434 00:17:52,733 --> 00:17:54,300 30 shillings a head? 435 00:17:54,400 --> 00:17:56,467 - That's for the good champagne. 436 00:17:56,567 --> 00:17:58,267 - Oh, quite right. 437 00:17:58,367 --> 00:17:59,300 Bad champagne at a reception, 438 00:17:59,400 --> 00:18:02,733 is the worst start a marriage can have. 439 00:18:03,700 --> 00:18:06,267 Trousseau and dress, 300 pounds? 440 00:18:06,367 --> 00:18:08,467 What does it all add up to? 441 00:18:08,567 --> 00:18:10,267 - About 1750 pounds. 442 00:18:11,733 --> 00:18:14,400 - I'm beginning to be quite glad that it may never happen. 443 00:18:14,500 --> 00:18:15,433 - I wouldn't be too sure about that. 444 00:18:15,533 --> 00:18:16,267 -[Lord Bellamy] But. 445 00:18:16,367 --> 00:18:19,433 - Just leave it me, darling. 446 00:18:19,533 --> 00:18:20,633 - Sir Geoffrey Dillon, my Lady. 447 00:18:20,733 --> 00:18:22,167 - Good morning, Sir Geoffrey. 448 00:18:22,267 --> 00:18:23,500 - Good morning, Lady Bellamy. 449 00:18:23,600 --> 00:18:25,433 - Do please, sit down. 450 00:18:27,367 --> 00:18:28,733 Thanks you, Hudson. 451 00:18:28,833 --> 00:18:29,700 - My Lady. 452 00:18:31,400 --> 00:18:32,300 -[Lady Bellamy] A glass of sherry? 453 00:18:32,400 --> 00:18:34,633 - No, no, thank you. 454 00:18:34,733 --> 00:18:37,933 My doctor's quite forbidden any sort of fortified wine. 455 00:18:38,067 --> 00:18:40,567 If I might have some gin and bitters with a little water? 456 00:18:40,667 --> 00:18:42,767 - Yes, of course. 457 00:18:42,867 --> 00:18:45,067 -[Sir Geoffrey] I have the lists of goods and chattels, 458 00:18:45,167 --> 00:18:47,100 from your husband, Lady Bellamy. 459 00:18:47,200 --> 00:18:48,833 Rather more comprehensive than I expected, 460 00:18:48,933 --> 00:18:50,533 but I have no doubt I should be able to 461 00:18:50,633 --> 00:18:51,800 get them past the creditors. 462 00:18:51,900 --> 00:18:53,200 - Good. 463 00:18:53,300 --> 00:18:56,500 - Now, a suitable date for the sale. 464 00:18:56,600 --> 00:18:59,233 I presume that's what you wish to discuss with me? 465 00:18:59,333 --> 00:19:02,933 - No, at least, at least not entirely. 466 00:19:03,067 --> 00:19:07,833 Sir Geoffrey, you have been a tireless strength to this 467 00:19:07,933 --> 00:19:11,833 family over the years and I wanted to ask for your advice 468 00:19:11,933 --> 00:19:13,800 and indeed, your help. 469 00:19:15,600 --> 00:19:18,067 It's about Georgina and her marriage. 470 00:19:18,133 --> 00:19:20,933 - Oh, I read in the Time's newspaper last week 471 00:19:21,067 --> 00:19:23,067 that Lord Stockbridge was back in London, 472 00:19:23,133 --> 00:19:24,433 but not having heard anything further, 473 00:19:24,533 --> 00:19:26,467 I assumed, to put it frankly, 474 00:19:26,567 --> 00:19:28,300 that the Duchess had won. 475 00:19:28,400 --> 00:19:30,900 - No, I need your help in a delicate 476 00:19:31,067 --> 00:19:33,433 and very confidential matter. 477 00:19:34,567 --> 00:19:37,200 I want you to write a letter to Georgina, 478 00:19:37,300 --> 00:19:39,100 officially saying that you have discovered, 479 00:19:39,200 --> 00:19:40,767 when all was paid off, 480 00:19:40,867 --> 00:19:43,767 that there was still 2000 pounds left, 481 00:19:43,867 --> 00:19:45,833 from James' estate. 482 00:19:45,933 --> 00:19:46,767 - But that's not true. 483 00:19:46,867 --> 00:19:47,733 - No. 484 00:19:49,067 --> 00:19:52,900 Here is a cheque, for 2000 pounds made up to your firm. 485 00:19:53,067 --> 00:19:56,933 - Are you asking me to enter into a conspiracy with you? 486 00:19:57,067 --> 00:19:58,833 - (laughs) Well that's one way of putting it, 487 00:19:58,933 --> 00:20:01,233 a completely innocent one. 488 00:20:01,333 --> 00:20:03,667 - You're asking me to utter a lie, in writing. 489 00:20:03,767 --> 00:20:06,900 - Oh, but a lie isn't a crime, is it? 490 00:20:07,000 --> 00:20:10,133 Especially if it's only a little white lie. 491 00:20:10,233 --> 00:20:12,567 - This is most unprofessional. 492 00:20:12,667 --> 00:20:14,067 If the Law Society would to hear of it. 493 00:20:14,167 --> 00:20:16,567 - They won't, only you and I and Richard, 494 00:20:16,667 --> 00:20:18,000 will ever know of it. 495 00:20:18,100 --> 00:20:19,200 - But if the creditors heard about it, 496 00:20:19,300 --> 00:20:20,400 they'd very rightly want to know. 497 00:20:20,500 --> 00:20:23,300 - They won't, I will see to that. 498 00:20:24,933 --> 00:20:26,467 - Can you tell me 499 00:20:26,567 --> 00:20:29,033 the reason for this escapade? 500 00:20:29,133 --> 00:20:30,933 - I'm sorry, I can't. 501 00:20:32,267 --> 00:20:34,267 But I can assure you that we should always be 502 00:20:34,367 --> 00:20:37,400 very grateful to you for your courage. 503 00:20:37,500 --> 00:20:39,800 I know that Georgina will always remain your client 504 00:20:39,900 --> 00:20:41,867 and of course one day, with your help, 505 00:20:41,967 --> 00:20:43,833 she will be a Duchess. 506 00:20:58,667 --> 00:21:00,200 - Morning, Daisy. 507 00:21:05,100 --> 00:21:07,900 How did you get on yesterday? 508 00:21:08,067 --> 00:21:10,500 - We went to two more agencies 509 00:21:11,667 --> 00:21:13,367 and they wouldn't even put us on their books, 510 00:21:13,467 --> 00:21:15,133 when they heard we was married. 511 00:21:15,233 --> 00:21:17,300 It was like having leprosy or something, 512 00:21:17,400 --> 00:21:20,100 they just said they was full up. 513 00:21:21,567 --> 00:21:22,900 Then we went to the town hall 514 00:21:23,067 --> 00:21:26,133 and they said Edward would get 17 bob a week on the door, 515 00:21:26,233 --> 00:21:28,267 another nine bob for me. 516 00:21:29,800 --> 00:21:33,067 So, we just had a cup of tea and a bun, 517 00:21:33,133 --> 00:21:35,067 come home and then he talked about emigrating. 518 00:21:35,133 --> 00:21:37,833 - I think I'll have to join you. 519 00:21:42,300 --> 00:21:43,133 Oh, Daisy! 520 00:21:44,067 --> 00:21:45,067 - Yes, Miss? 521 00:21:45,100 --> 00:21:48,967 - Dressing gown please, dressing gown, thank you. 522 00:21:50,067 --> 00:21:51,967 Oh, I'm sorry, Hudson. 523 00:21:53,267 --> 00:21:57,767 Oh, something quite fabulously extraordinary has happened. 524 00:21:57,867 --> 00:21:59,067 - 2000 pounds? 525 00:22:01,067 --> 00:22:03,967 Apparently Georgina's inherited 2000 pounds, 526 00:22:04,067 --> 00:22:06,900 left after James' estate has wound up. 527 00:22:07,067 --> 00:22:09,133 - Darling, how wonderful. 528 00:22:10,300 --> 00:22:13,100 - Do you think it would be terribly, wickedly, selfishly 529 00:22:13,200 --> 00:22:14,833 extravagant, to spend it on getting married? 530 00:22:14,933 --> 00:22:16,467 - Oh no, of course not. 531 00:22:16,567 --> 00:22:19,233 - It's just want James would want you to spend it on. 532 00:22:19,333 --> 00:22:21,300 - Oh, that's exactly what I'd hope you'd say. 533 00:22:21,400 --> 00:22:22,900 Oh, Uncle Richard. 534 00:22:24,700 --> 00:22:27,133 - St Margaret's, as I thought, 535 00:22:27,233 --> 00:22:31,433 and then the reception at Seaford House, very nice. 536 00:22:32,467 --> 00:22:34,433 - The Bellamy's was always personal friends 537 00:22:34,533 --> 00:22:36,300 of Lord and Lady Attenborough. 538 00:22:36,400 --> 00:22:38,400 - Mrs. Bridges, her Ladyship would like to 539 00:22:38,500 --> 00:22:39,467 see you in the morning room. 540 00:22:39,567 --> 00:22:40,567 - Whatever for? 541 00:22:40,667 --> 00:22:43,067 We've done the ordering of the meals hours ago. 542 00:22:43,133 --> 00:22:43,867 - Oh, I don't know, I'm sure. 543 00:22:43,967 --> 00:22:44,833 - Oh dear. 544 00:22:46,567 --> 00:22:49,867 - Oh, Viscount and Viscountess Bellamy of Haversham, 545 00:22:49,967 --> 00:22:50,900 request the pleasure of your company 546 00:22:51,067 --> 00:22:52,733 at the marriage of Miss Georgina Worsley, 547 00:22:52,833 --> 00:22:54,467 well that's a wrong way of putting it. 548 00:22:54,567 --> 00:22:55,567 - What's so wrong about it, Rose? 549 00:22:55,667 --> 00:22:57,867 - Well now come, Viscount and Viscountess Bellamy 550 00:22:57,967 --> 00:22:58,700 request the pleasure. 551 00:22:58,800 --> 00:22:59,767 - That is a great form of address. 552 00:22:59,867 --> 00:23:02,600 - We all know Miss Georgina's paying for it. 553 00:23:02,700 --> 00:23:04,533 - Really, Rose, I would have thought by now, 554 00:23:04,633 --> 00:23:05,933 you would understand that in society, 555 00:23:06,067 --> 00:23:08,567 while certain things are steadied in black and white, 556 00:23:08,667 --> 00:23:11,100 certain other things are not. 557 00:23:14,700 --> 00:23:16,400 - Ah, Mrs. Bridges. 558 00:23:16,500 --> 00:23:19,100 - You wished to speak to me, my Lady? 559 00:23:19,200 --> 00:23:19,933 - Yes, Mrs. Bridges, 560 00:23:20,067 --> 00:23:21,433 it's about the wedding. 561 00:23:21,533 --> 00:23:22,433 - Oh. 562 00:23:22,533 --> 00:23:25,500 - It's sad we can't have the reception here, 563 00:23:25,600 --> 00:23:26,700 but there simply wouldn't be room. 564 00:23:26,800 --> 00:23:29,100 - Oh, of course not my Lady. 565 00:23:29,200 --> 00:23:31,467 Disappointing but understandable. 566 00:23:31,567 --> 00:23:32,733 - Of course, we shall have to have caterists 567 00:23:32,833 --> 00:23:33,967 to do the reception. 568 00:23:34,067 --> 00:23:34,800 - Oh yes, yes. 569 00:23:34,900 --> 00:23:37,233 - But, what I was wondering, 570 00:23:37,333 --> 00:23:39,700 I know Miss Georgina would like it so much, 571 00:23:39,800 --> 00:23:42,800 if you could undertake to make the cake. 572 00:23:42,900 --> 00:23:44,600 - The cake, my Lady? 573 00:23:46,233 --> 00:23:47,667 The wedding cake? 574 00:23:48,667 --> 00:23:49,600 Oh my Lord. 575 00:23:51,467 --> 00:23:53,633 Forgive me, my Lady, 576 00:23:53,733 --> 00:23:55,967 well of course, I should be honored 577 00:23:56,067 --> 00:23:58,067 and delighted to do it, my Lady. 578 00:23:58,167 --> 00:24:01,367 But, it would have to be a pretty big size. 579 00:24:01,467 --> 00:24:02,933 - Oh, I think the bigger the better, Mrs. Bridges. 580 00:24:03,067 --> 00:24:07,500 - Well, I've never done more than a two tier before now. 581 00:24:07,600 --> 00:24:10,067 Of course, I have seen a four tier. 582 00:24:10,100 --> 00:24:11,867 Princess Mary had a four tier 583 00:24:11,967 --> 00:24:13,967 when she married Viscount Lascelles. 584 00:24:14,067 --> 00:24:17,300 I remember seeing an illustration of it in the news. 585 00:24:17,400 --> 00:24:20,067 - Do you think you could manage a four tier, Mrs. Bridges? 586 00:24:20,133 --> 00:24:22,167 - Well, I'll try m'Lady. 587 00:24:23,833 --> 00:24:26,933 Mind you, it will be pretty costly, all that marzipan. 588 00:24:27,067 --> 00:24:28,133 - Don't worry about that. 589 00:24:28,233 --> 00:24:31,933 - And we'll have to hire a super stand 590 00:24:32,067 --> 00:24:32,767 and a turn table. 591 00:24:32,867 --> 00:24:34,733 - A turntable? 592 00:24:34,833 --> 00:24:37,167 - Yes, for the decorating. 593 00:24:37,267 --> 00:24:38,467 - Oh, I see. 594 00:24:38,567 --> 00:24:41,900 - Oh, I know, I can borrow one from my friend, the Gunter's. 595 00:24:42,067 --> 00:24:46,233 - Good, well, there we are then, good luck Mrs. Bridges. 596 00:24:47,700 --> 00:24:50,133 - Oh, well, thank you m'Lady. 597 00:24:51,433 --> 00:24:54,467 I haven't opened this book for donkey's years. 598 00:24:54,567 --> 00:24:57,967 Not since Miss Elizabeth got married. 599 00:24:58,067 --> 00:24:59,767 Yes, that's the one. 600 00:25:00,933 --> 00:25:04,300 That's the one I'll try, the imperial. 601 00:25:04,400 --> 00:25:07,100 - We'll never manage that, Mrs. Bridges. 602 00:25:07,200 --> 00:25:08,833 - Won't we, I will. 603 00:25:09,900 --> 00:25:12,967 Just look at that list of ingredients. 604 00:25:13,067 --> 00:25:16,067 Four pounds, lemon and orange peel, 605 00:25:16,100 --> 00:25:18,133 eight pounds, citron, 606 00:25:18,233 --> 00:25:19,933 16 pounds, currants. 607 00:25:20,767 --> 00:25:23,900 Just fancy that, 16 pounds, currants. 608 00:25:26,100 --> 00:25:29,933 Alright, Ruby, now you get out every baking tin 609 00:25:30,067 --> 00:25:32,233 we've got in this house and start cleaning them. 610 00:25:32,333 --> 00:25:34,067 - Yes, Mrs. Bridges. 611 00:25:35,533 --> 00:25:37,167 -[Hudson] Oh, thank you Rose. 612 00:25:37,267 --> 00:25:39,367 - Rose, Mr. Hudson, we're going to work for them. 613 00:25:39,467 --> 00:25:40,767 They've asked us to work for them. 614 00:25:40,867 --> 00:25:41,567 - Who's them, then? 615 00:25:41,667 --> 00:25:42,933 - Miss Georgina. 616 00:25:43,067 --> 00:25:44,067 - Yeah, they've just hired us in 617 00:25:44,167 --> 00:25:45,667 and they're going to me into a house on the estate 618 00:25:45,767 --> 00:25:47,167 and they said there's a small cottage, 619 00:25:47,267 --> 00:25:48,400 if we didn't mind living in the country. 620 00:25:48,500 --> 00:25:50,200 - Mind, we wouldn't mind living in an old tin shack. 621 00:25:50,300 --> 00:25:52,967 - He said he didn't require a chauffer anymore 622 00:25:53,067 --> 00:25:54,200 because he likes to drive himself, 623 00:25:54,300 --> 00:25:56,633 but they were sort of looking for a general man servant. 624 00:25:56,733 --> 00:25:58,067 - I presume he meant butler. 625 00:25:58,133 --> 00:25:59,267 -[Edward] Well, he didn't exactly say that Mr. Hudson. 626 00:25:59,367 --> 00:26:00,900 - I think you should make that very clear. 627 00:26:01,067 --> 00:26:02,200 - I don't know, beggars can't be choosers. 628 00:26:02,300 --> 00:26:03,933 - There is such a thing as dignity and respect, Edward. 629 00:26:04,067 --> 00:26:05,667 - Miss Georgina said she wants me to be her 630 00:26:05,767 --> 00:26:06,833 head house-parlourmaid, 631 00:26:06,933 --> 00:26:09,567 but if we were start a baby or anything, 632 00:26:09,667 --> 00:26:11,067 it would be quite alright, 633 00:26:11,100 --> 00:26:13,300 they'd always look after us. 634 00:26:13,400 --> 00:26:15,533 - Oh, that's good news, very good news. 635 00:26:15,633 --> 00:26:16,400 - Daisy, what you crying for? 636 00:26:16,500 --> 00:26:18,767 - Oh, you don't understand. 637 00:26:19,633 --> 00:26:21,567 - Well then, Ruby, 638 00:26:21,667 --> 00:26:23,833 what are you going to be doing with yourself, eh? 639 00:26:23,933 --> 00:26:26,133 - I haven't really thought, Mrs. Bridges. 640 00:26:26,233 --> 00:26:29,767 - Well, it's high time you started to think, isn't it? 641 00:26:29,867 --> 00:26:34,067 - Well, I thought I might be an usherette at cinema. 642 00:26:34,167 --> 00:26:36,867 See all films free, 12 times a week. 643 00:26:36,967 --> 00:26:40,667 - Still got Rudolph Valentino on the brain, eh? 644 00:26:40,767 --> 00:26:43,967 - Rudolph Valentino, oh he's gone west. 645 00:26:44,067 --> 00:26:47,300 Oh no, it's talkies now, Mrs. Bridges, 646 00:26:47,400 --> 00:26:50,933 it's Raymond Umbara and Douglas Fairbanks. 647 00:26:51,067 --> 00:26:53,133 Who's lovely as Douglas Fairbanks? 648 00:26:53,233 --> 00:26:55,100 - And Clara Bow and Janet Gaynor, eh? 649 00:26:55,200 --> 00:26:57,367 - And they want girls to sell ice cream. 650 00:26:57,467 --> 00:26:59,133 - Ice cream? 651 00:26:59,233 --> 00:27:01,767 - (laughs) Stop Ruby and buy one Mrs. Bridges. 652 00:27:01,867 --> 00:27:03,833 - Oh now don't you encourage her, Edward. 653 00:27:03,933 --> 00:27:05,867 Now come on Ruby. 654 00:27:05,967 --> 00:27:09,633 You pick over all these currents and then clean them. 655 00:27:09,733 --> 00:27:11,667 I don't know, I'm sure. 656 00:27:16,267 --> 00:27:18,400 - May I suggest this tie, my Lord? 657 00:27:18,500 --> 00:27:20,267 - Yes, I like that. 658 00:27:20,367 --> 00:27:21,800 Something somber. 659 00:27:24,233 --> 00:27:27,733 Quite an important day for me today, Hudson. 660 00:27:27,833 --> 00:27:30,933 Making my last speech on the front bench 661 00:27:31,067 --> 00:27:32,433 in the House of Lords, this afternoon. 662 00:27:32,533 --> 00:27:34,067 - So I read, my Lord. 663 00:27:34,167 --> 00:27:36,533 It's a sad day for the conservative party 664 00:27:36,633 --> 00:27:38,167 and for the nation, if I may say so. 665 00:27:38,267 --> 00:27:42,433 - Oh, nonsense, high time I made way for someone younger. 666 00:27:43,400 --> 00:27:45,133 Anyways, I quite look forward 667 00:27:45,233 --> 00:27:48,533 to my quiet life in the country. 668 00:27:48,633 --> 00:27:50,833 So much writing to do, 669 00:27:50,933 --> 00:27:52,867 all my memoirs. 670 00:27:52,967 --> 00:27:55,067 - Yes, indeed, my Lord. 671 00:27:55,133 --> 00:27:59,067 We have been privileged to live through some stirring times. 672 00:27:59,167 --> 00:28:00,600 - Yes, we've seen quite a lot of history together, 673 00:28:00,700 --> 00:28:02,267 haven't we Hudson? 674 00:28:10,567 --> 00:28:13,933 I shall very much miss you, Hudson, 675 00:28:14,067 --> 00:28:15,833 you and Mrs. Bridges. 676 00:28:18,133 --> 00:28:22,167 No one's been luckier with our sums than we have. 677 00:28:22,267 --> 00:28:24,067 I only wish there was some more material way, 678 00:28:24,100 --> 00:28:26,400 in which we could show our appreciation. 679 00:28:26,500 --> 00:28:28,700 - Oh, that's quite alright, my Lord. 680 00:28:28,800 --> 00:28:32,967 Mrs. Bridges and I are very well placed, in that respect. 681 00:28:34,833 --> 00:28:37,633 - Just look at all those suits, 682 00:28:37,733 --> 00:28:40,867 you've never let me get rid of a suit, have you Hudson? 683 00:28:40,967 --> 00:28:43,233 Like an old magpie. 684 00:28:43,333 --> 00:28:46,433 Well, we must sort them out sometime. 685 00:28:48,867 --> 00:28:51,367 I only need a quarter of them. 686 00:28:52,700 --> 00:28:57,300 If there's any one or two that might be of any use to you, 687 00:28:57,400 --> 00:28:58,933 well you just have to say something. 688 00:28:59,067 --> 00:29:02,733 - That is exceedingly kind of you, my Lord. 689 00:29:09,367 --> 00:29:11,567 - I've sifted the icing sugar, Mrs. Bridges. 690 00:29:11,667 --> 00:29:14,067 - Oh, get out of my kitchen Ruby. 691 00:29:14,167 --> 00:29:17,067 I can't have anybody while I'm doing this. 692 00:29:17,133 --> 00:29:19,500 You can separate the whites of four eggs, 693 00:29:19,600 --> 00:29:20,867 but don't do it in here! 694 00:29:20,967 --> 00:29:23,067 - Yes, no, Mrs. Bridges. 695 00:29:26,667 --> 00:29:29,700 - Oh, Rose, I'm afraid I won't have time to 696 00:29:29,800 --> 00:29:31,100 go through all those drawers with you today, 697 00:29:31,200 --> 00:29:33,067 after all I'm completely snowed under 698 00:29:33,100 --> 00:29:34,367 with these wedding invitations. 699 00:29:34,467 --> 00:29:37,233 - (laughs) I can see that, my Lady. 700 00:29:37,333 --> 00:29:38,233 - Rose? 701 00:29:39,900 --> 00:29:41,633 We deal with all this huffle and kerfuffle, 702 00:29:41,733 --> 00:29:42,567 I haven't really had the chance 703 00:29:42,667 --> 00:29:45,133 to talk to you about the future, 704 00:29:45,233 --> 00:29:46,733 I mean you future. 705 00:29:47,567 --> 00:29:50,233 I'm afraid his Lordship and I, 706 00:29:50,333 --> 00:29:52,067 had rather taken it for granted, that you'd be 707 00:29:52,100 --> 00:29:53,700 coming down Dorset with us. 708 00:29:53,800 --> 00:29:54,567 - Oh. 709 00:29:54,667 --> 00:29:56,733 - The trouble is Rose, 710 00:29:56,833 --> 00:29:58,600 that we should be living a much more quiet, modest, 711 00:29:58,700 --> 00:30:00,500 sort of life from now on. 712 00:30:00,600 --> 00:30:01,933 -[Rose] Yes, of course, my Lady. 713 00:30:02,033 --> 00:30:03,667 - We shall have to manage with far fewer servants, 714 00:30:03,767 --> 00:30:06,333 just a cook, a girl from the village. 715 00:30:06,433 --> 00:30:08,933 It's just your own position, 716 00:30:09,033 --> 00:30:10,667 you'll have your own room, of course, 717 00:30:10,767 --> 00:30:14,000 but I want you to feel completely free to go elsewhere. 718 00:30:14,100 --> 00:30:16,167 - Oh, don't you worry about that, my Lady, 719 00:30:16,267 --> 00:30:17,767 I can turn my hand to most things in the house, 720 00:30:17,867 --> 00:30:19,167 barring cooking, that is. 721 00:30:19,267 --> 00:30:21,967 I don't even think I could cook a boiled egg. 722 00:30:22,067 --> 00:30:24,633 But I used to be quite a dove hand in the garden. 723 00:30:24,733 --> 00:30:26,633 Do you know when I was at the village school in Southwold, 724 00:30:26,733 --> 00:30:29,433 each of us had a little garden in the playground 725 00:30:29,533 --> 00:30:31,033 and one year, I won the prize, 726 00:30:31,133 --> 00:30:32,300 near six pence it was. 727 00:30:32,400 --> 00:30:34,700 I think I still got it with my things upstairs. 728 00:30:34,800 --> 00:30:36,933 So, I'm quite looking forward to it all, 729 00:30:37,033 --> 00:30:40,833 taking care of Miss Alice and Master William. 730 00:30:41,800 --> 00:30:45,200 - You're one of the family anyway, Rose. 731 00:30:47,733 --> 00:30:49,500 - Oh, so sorry I'm late Virginia, 732 00:30:49,600 --> 00:30:52,000 only Monsieur Patou is making my wedding dress himself 733 00:30:52,100 --> 00:30:53,400 and he's such a fusspot. 734 00:30:53,500 --> 00:30:55,800 - Beg pardon, my Lady. 735 00:30:55,900 --> 00:30:58,567 - Thank you, Hudson, come on Virginia, I'll help you. 736 00:30:58,667 --> 00:31:01,767 - Well so far, we've 372 acceptances 737 00:31:02,733 --> 00:31:04,067 and 31 refusals. 738 00:31:04,167 --> 00:31:06,067 - Oh Lord, they'll never all fit in the church. 739 00:31:06,100 --> 00:31:07,067 Do you know the Duchess told me, 740 00:31:07,133 --> 00:31:08,733 that the tiara is so valuable, 741 00:31:08,833 --> 00:31:10,067 it will have to be brought from the bank 742 00:31:10,133 --> 00:31:12,467 by a special man on the day. 743 00:31:27,067 --> 00:31:29,467 (whispering) 744 00:31:33,433 --> 00:31:35,167 - Oh, m'Lord, m'Lady. 745 00:31:36,967 --> 00:31:40,867 - Mrs. Bridges, come to see the great cake. 746 00:31:40,967 --> 00:31:43,433 - It's truly wonderful, Mrs. Bridges. 747 00:31:43,533 --> 00:31:44,433 -[Lord Bellamy] I really think you ought to ask 748 00:31:44,533 --> 00:31:46,733 Miss Georgina to come down. 749 00:31:46,833 --> 00:31:49,067 - Oh no, m'Lord, that would never do. 750 00:31:49,133 --> 00:31:52,867 A bride must never see her cake before the wedding day. 751 00:31:52,967 --> 00:31:56,167 - I really think it's your masterpiece, Mrs. Bridges. 752 00:31:56,267 --> 00:31:57,767 - That's what we've all been saying, my Lady. 753 00:31:57,867 --> 00:31:59,400 (laughing) 754 00:31:59,500 --> 00:32:02,167 - I don't know, I'm sure. 755 00:32:02,267 --> 00:32:04,567 (laughing) 756 00:32:14,567 --> 00:32:17,433 (people chatting) 757 00:32:18,833 --> 00:32:20,800 - Oh, it's the sweeper. 758 00:32:23,967 --> 00:32:25,333 (laughing) 759 00:32:25,433 --> 00:32:27,867 Ah, very good, thank you sir. 760 00:32:29,067 --> 00:32:31,367 (inaudible) 761 00:32:53,333 --> 00:32:56,433 (car doors shutting) 762 00:33:08,067 --> 00:33:10,900 (people chatting) 763 00:33:18,233 --> 00:33:19,900 - It's so over sumptuous, 764 00:33:20,067 --> 00:33:20,967 but ain't nothing like it. 765 00:33:21,067 --> 00:33:25,067 -[Ruby] Have I got too much lipstick on, Rose? 766 00:33:25,167 --> 00:33:27,167 - It's in 22, eh? 767 00:33:27,267 --> 00:33:30,133 (people chatting) 768 00:33:35,833 --> 00:33:36,700 Lilies. 769 00:33:38,333 --> 00:33:40,733 You can take just one. 770 00:33:40,833 --> 00:33:43,700 (people chatting) 771 00:33:55,100 --> 00:33:55,967 - Ruby. 772 00:34:01,400 --> 00:34:05,500 (everyone complimenting at once) 773 00:34:12,833 --> 00:34:16,167 - On behalf of all the staff 165 Eaton Place, 774 00:34:16,267 --> 00:34:20,267 I would your Lordship and your Ladyship, 775 00:34:20,367 --> 00:34:23,533 health, wealth, and long lasting happiness 776 00:34:23,633 --> 00:34:26,667 throughout your lives. - Yes, indeed. 777 00:34:28,200 --> 00:34:31,133 - I can assure you that I will look after my wife, 778 00:34:31,233 --> 00:34:32,500 the best I can. 779 00:34:33,867 --> 00:34:35,067 But I would like to say thank you 780 00:34:35,133 --> 00:34:39,067 for looking after her so very well, up til now. 781 00:34:39,900 --> 00:34:42,067 I hope we see a lot of you in the future 782 00:34:42,100 --> 00:34:43,833 and perhaps one day, 783 00:34:44,800 --> 00:34:46,767 our children will be lucky enough to 784 00:34:46,867 --> 00:34:49,700 enjoy Mrs. Bridges wonderful cooking. 785 00:34:49,800 --> 00:34:51,067 - Oh, thank you. 786 00:34:51,167 --> 00:34:52,767 - When they go down to Seaview for their holidays. 787 00:34:52,867 --> 00:34:55,133 (laughing) 788 00:34:57,467 --> 00:35:01,700 Well darling, I should we should fetch the photographer. 789 00:35:02,767 --> 00:35:05,100 - Thank you all, for your good wishes. 790 00:35:05,200 --> 00:35:07,300 -[All] My Lady, my Lord. 791 00:35:15,133 --> 00:35:16,433 - Ah, the cake. 792 00:35:21,433 --> 00:35:23,600 Mmm, delicious Mrs. Bridges. 793 00:35:23,700 --> 00:35:26,833 - Oh, thank you, Mr. Hudson (laughs). 794 00:35:26,933 --> 00:35:29,800 (people chatting) 795 00:35:36,733 --> 00:35:40,233 - He's so like his mother, isn't he, the Duchess. 796 00:35:40,333 --> 00:35:44,500 -[Rose] Oh, I reckon that'll turn out really nice. 797 00:35:47,433 --> 00:35:48,867 - Ruby. 798 00:35:48,967 --> 00:35:50,633 - It's to put in me pinner, Mrs. Bridges. 799 00:35:50,733 --> 00:35:52,200 - Shh. 800 00:35:52,300 --> 00:35:54,700 - Simply everybody who is everybody, is here. 801 00:35:54,800 --> 00:35:56,533 If you dropped a bomb on that church, 802 00:35:56,633 --> 00:35:59,133 there wouldn't be anyone left in society. 803 00:35:59,233 --> 00:36:00,233 - Best as well they didn't, 804 00:36:00,333 --> 00:36:03,533 I'd be deprived of 90% of my clients. 805 00:36:03,633 --> 00:36:06,267 - Did you see Laura Collins' hat? 806 00:36:06,367 --> 00:36:09,633 All that fruit, she looked like Jackson's window (laughs). 807 00:36:09,733 --> 00:36:11,967 - Nancy Attenborough, all in white, at her age. 808 00:36:12,067 --> 00:36:13,700 A verger for a moment, thought she was the bride. 809 00:36:13,800 --> 00:36:14,667 - Shh. 810 00:36:18,433 --> 00:36:20,733 (camera shutter) 811 00:36:20,833 --> 00:36:22,067 -[Lord Bellamy] I've rung for them. 812 00:36:22,133 --> 00:36:23,167 I really can't believe it. 813 00:36:23,267 --> 00:36:25,067 - It's true darling, Rose told me 814 00:36:25,100 --> 00:36:27,067 and she was there. 815 00:36:27,100 --> 00:36:28,967 That's the best one, 816 00:36:29,067 --> 00:36:31,100 doesn't make me look quite so grim. 817 00:36:31,200 --> 00:36:33,967 I think I shall order that one. 818 00:36:34,067 --> 00:36:35,800 - I can't think why nobody told us. 819 00:36:35,900 --> 00:36:39,300 - I suppose they didn't want to make us feel in any way. 820 00:36:39,400 --> 00:36:41,200 - Hudson, come in. 821 00:36:41,300 --> 00:36:43,133 Congratulations, marvelous news. 822 00:36:43,233 --> 00:36:44,167 - Thank you, my Lord. 823 00:36:44,267 --> 00:36:45,700 - Where's the bride? 824 00:36:45,800 --> 00:36:48,633 - Mrs. Hudson is outside, my Lord. 825 00:36:54,833 --> 00:36:57,200 - Our very best wishes to you both. 826 00:36:57,300 --> 00:36:59,133 - Thank you, m'Lady. - Thank you. 827 00:36:59,233 --> 00:37:01,500 It's taken a wee while to get her to the alter, my Lady, 828 00:37:01,600 --> 00:37:02,567 but I managed it at last. 829 00:37:02,667 --> 00:37:05,667 All official (laughs), she can't get away now. 830 00:37:05,767 --> 00:37:08,333 - It didn't take more than a few minutes, m'Lady 831 00:37:08,433 --> 00:37:10,267 and it was no worse than going to the dentist. 832 00:37:10,367 --> 00:37:11,133 (laughing) 833 00:37:11,233 --> 00:37:13,067 The man was ever so nice. 834 00:37:13,133 --> 00:37:15,500 He said in the eyes of the Lord, 835 00:37:15,600 --> 00:37:17,533 better late than never. 836 00:37:18,467 --> 00:37:19,667 -[Lord Bellamy] Well, come in sit down, 837 00:37:19,767 --> 00:37:21,400 we'll have some sherry. 838 00:37:21,500 --> 00:37:24,767 - Thank you, m'Lord, thank you, m'Lady. 839 00:37:31,967 --> 00:37:33,800 - Oh, we wish to apologize, my Lord, 840 00:37:33,900 --> 00:37:35,767 for not informing you or her Ladyship 841 00:37:35,867 --> 00:37:36,833 of our intended marriage. 842 00:37:36,933 --> 00:37:38,200 -[Lord Bellamy] Oh, nonsense Hudson. 843 00:37:38,300 --> 00:37:39,200 Anyway, since last Monday, 844 00:37:39,300 --> 00:37:41,433 you aren't officially my employee anymore. 845 00:37:41,533 --> 00:37:43,333 - Thank you, my Lord. 846 00:37:45,200 --> 00:37:47,067 - To Mr. and Mrs. Hudson. 847 00:37:47,133 --> 00:37:48,733 -[Both] Thank you. 848 00:37:51,067 --> 00:37:52,700 - We thought it best, my Lord, 849 00:37:52,800 --> 00:37:55,633 seeing that we were about to enter a new social circle, 850 00:37:55,733 --> 00:37:57,700 in which being strangers, 851 00:37:57,800 --> 00:38:00,133 our relationship might be misinterpreted. 852 00:38:00,233 --> 00:38:02,967 - They have such evil minds, some of these people, 853 00:38:03,067 --> 00:38:07,467 with nothing better to do in these small places by the sea. 854 00:38:07,567 --> 00:38:09,100 I'd remember once, during the war, 855 00:38:09,200 --> 00:38:12,867 I went down to visit my sister and my brother-in-law, 856 00:38:12,967 --> 00:38:16,667 at Yarmouth, it was after one of them big air raids 857 00:38:16,767 --> 00:38:19,267 and a woman in the next street had been killed 858 00:38:19,367 --> 00:38:22,633 and she was found stone dead in bed with. 859 00:38:22,733 --> 00:38:24,467 - Well, that's a long story, Kate, 860 00:38:24,567 --> 00:38:26,167 perhaps for another time (laughs). 861 00:38:26,267 --> 00:38:28,667 It's nearly half past 12 and luncheon is at one. 862 00:38:28,767 --> 00:38:31,900 - Oh my Lord and I've bet Ruby's, oh. 863 00:38:32,700 --> 00:38:34,367 I do beg your pardon, m'Lady. 864 00:38:34,467 --> 00:38:37,433 - Of course, we must think of something 865 00:38:37,533 --> 00:38:38,667 as a wedding present, 866 00:38:38,767 --> 00:38:41,067 but if they are any pots and pans 867 00:38:41,133 --> 00:38:43,300 and kitchen things you would like to stock your guest house, 868 00:38:43,400 --> 00:38:45,400 please do help yourselves. 869 00:38:45,500 --> 00:38:49,667 - Oh, thank you, m'Lady. - Thank you, my Lady. 870 00:38:49,767 --> 00:38:50,633 My, Lord. 871 00:38:52,233 --> 00:38:53,333 - Well Hudson, have a proper celebration 872 00:38:53,433 --> 00:38:55,067 in the servants hall tonight, won't you. 873 00:38:55,100 --> 00:38:57,600 - Thank you, my Lord, my Lady. 874 00:39:04,267 --> 00:39:05,600 - He made an honest woman of her, 875 00:39:05,700 --> 00:39:07,567 after all these years. 876 00:39:07,667 --> 00:39:10,400 And only because of what people might think. 877 00:39:10,500 --> 00:39:12,600 What funny people we are. 878 00:39:15,133 --> 00:39:17,600 Goodness, it would have made. 879 00:39:18,600 --> 00:39:21,600 - You were going to say it would have made Marjorie laugh. 880 00:39:21,700 --> 00:39:22,800 - Yes, I was. 881 00:39:24,067 --> 00:39:27,633 - I don't mind, I've never minded. 882 00:39:27,733 --> 00:39:30,367 If they're as happy as you and I have been, 883 00:39:30,467 --> 00:39:32,333 they'll be very lucky. 884 00:39:34,300 --> 00:39:39,400 * For they are jolly good fellows 885 00:39:39,500 --> 00:39:41,933 * And so say all of us 886 00:39:42,067 --> 00:39:43,367 - Thank you, thank you. (laughing) 887 00:39:43,467 --> 00:39:45,067 - Thank you, thank you. 888 00:39:45,167 --> 00:39:46,733 - Well, now what about one more wee drink? 889 00:39:46,833 --> 00:39:48,333 - Oh yes, more beer please, Edward. 890 00:39:48,433 --> 00:39:49,467 - You've had enough. 891 00:39:49,567 --> 00:39:53,067 - Well, I think I could do with a drop more gin. 892 00:39:53,100 --> 00:39:55,900 They say it's good for the indigestion. 893 00:39:56,067 --> 00:39:57,133 (laughing) 894 00:39:57,233 --> 00:39:58,700 -[Daisy] Mr. Hudson, Eddie's got something you show you, 895 00:39:58,800 --> 00:39:59,733 have you Ed? 896 00:39:59,833 --> 00:40:00,633 - Oh, not now Daisy, it's too late. 897 00:40:00,733 --> 00:40:01,467 -[Daisy] No, it's not, go on. 898 00:40:01,567 --> 00:40:02,633 - What is it? 899 00:40:02,733 --> 00:40:06,167 - You'll see, you'll all see in a moment. 900 00:40:07,733 --> 00:40:09,467 - Well, of all the celebrations we've ever had, 901 00:40:09,567 --> 00:40:11,367 in this here room, 902 00:40:11,467 --> 00:40:12,867 I think this is the nicest. 903 00:40:12,967 --> 00:40:14,300 - Oh, thank you Rose. 904 00:40:14,400 --> 00:40:16,100 -[Daisy] And so do I. 905 00:40:16,200 --> 00:40:17,800 - I like the one we had when the war ended. 906 00:40:17,900 --> 00:40:18,867 - Oh, Ruby. 907 00:40:19,900 --> 00:40:22,100 Do you remember when Sarah and Thomas got married 908 00:40:22,200 --> 00:40:25,567 and come back here, Mrs. B, Mrs. H. 909 00:40:25,667 --> 00:40:27,033 (laughing) 910 00:40:27,133 --> 00:40:29,600 - Oh, I'll never forget it, 911 00:40:29,700 --> 00:40:31,767 in all me born days. 912 00:40:31,867 --> 00:40:33,667 And the master walked down the stairs, 913 00:40:33,767 --> 00:40:35,000 with Lady Marjorie, 914 00:40:35,100 --> 00:40:37,400 and they were singing that rude song 915 00:40:37,500 --> 00:40:39,733 and how did it go now? 916 00:40:39,833 --> 00:40:42,833 * What are we going to do with Uncle something 917 00:40:42,933 --> 00:40:43,633 - Arthur. 918 00:40:43,733 --> 00:40:45,033 -[All] Arthur! 919 00:40:45,867 --> 00:40:48,967 * What are we going to with Uncle Arthur 920 00:40:49,067 --> 00:40:52,100 * La da da da da da 921 00:40:58,700 --> 00:40:59,567 - Edward. 922 00:41:00,733 --> 00:41:02,233 - My new coat, Mr. Hudson. 923 00:41:02,333 --> 00:41:05,667 - Fits like a glove, it's tailored made. 924 00:41:05,767 --> 00:41:07,200 - I told Lord Stockbridge what you said 925 00:41:07,300 --> 00:41:11,933 and he said, if that's Hudson's advice, we'll take it. 926 00:41:12,067 --> 00:41:15,900 - Ah, it suits you well enough, I'll say that. 927 00:41:18,300 --> 00:41:20,733 But always wear a winged collar with a tail coat, 928 00:41:20,833 --> 00:41:21,967 remember that Edward. 929 00:41:22,067 --> 00:41:24,567 None of your mop and slipshot flap things. 930 00:41:24,667 --> 00:41:25,400 - Yes, Mr. Hudson. 931 00:41:25,500 --> 00:41:26,233 - I must be honest, 932 00:41:26,333 --> 00:41:27,533 when you first came here Edward, 933 00:41:27,633 --> 00:41:29,967 I'd never though you'd make a butler. 934 00:41:30,067 --> 00:41:30,800 - I'm not a butler yet, Mr. Hudson. 935 00:41:30,900 --> 00:41:32,400 - Oh, yes you are. 936 00:41:33,567 --> 00:41:35,800 If wear that coat, that is your badge of office, 937 00:41:35,900 --> 00:41:39,367 so to speak, you are a butler, the butler. 938 00:41:39,467 --> 00:41:41,833 You're the one in charge, in the house. 939 00:41:41,933 --> 00:41:44,533 A great responsibility will rest on your shoulders, 940 00:41:44,633 --> 00:41:46,300 a great deal of worry. 941 00:41:46,400 --> 00:41:49,233 If anything goes wrong, if you're fault, no one else's mind. 942 00:41:49,333 --> 00:41:52,267 If standard falls, it's your fault. 943 00:41:53,267 --> 00:41:57,400 You inherit a great tradition, many centuries old 944 00:41:57,500 --> 00:41:59,467 and I hope the training I've done my best to give you, 945 00:41:59,567 --> 00:42:02,800 will always stand you in good standard. 946 00:42:02,900 --> 00:42:04,067 When you're in trouble and doubt, 947 00:42:04,100 --> 00:42:06,233 try to think of what my actions 948 00:42:06,333 --> 00:42:09,500 would have been in the circumstances. 949 00:42:09,600 --> 00:42:11,467 And happily, there are not so many households 950 00:42:11,567 --> 00:42:15,300 that can still afford proper servants. 951 00:42:15,400 --> 00:42:16,267 The whole world we have known 952 00:42:16,367 --> 00:42:19,100 seems to be falling about arrear. 953 00:42:20,167 --> 00:42:23,300 You're one of the lucky ones, Edward. 954 00:42:23,400 --> 00:42:27,533 One day, you may be butler in a Duke household, 955 00:42:27,633 --> 00:42:31,733 it's a great honor, great responsibility. 956 00:42:31,833 --> 00:42:35,133 Make sure you are always worthy of it. 957 00:42:35,233 --> 00:42:36,733 - Yes, Mr. Hudson. 958 00:42:37,633 --> 00:42:40,167 - I've got a wee gift for you. 959 00:42:40,267 --> 00:42:43,167 A legacy, you might almost call it. 960 00:42:48,733 --> 00:42:50,667 - But that's your pantry book, Mr. Hudson. 961 00:42:50,767 --> 00:42:52,067 -[Daisy] Edward. 962 00:42:52,167 --> 00:42:53,100 - Oh no, Mr. Hudson, I really couldn't. 963 00:42:53,200 --> 00:42:53,933 - Go on. 964 00:42:54,067 --> 00:42:57,067 Go on my boy, take it, my blessing. 965 00:42:57,833 --> 00:42:59,300 There's a few wee wrinkles in there, 966 00:42:59,400 --> 00:43:02,900 the modern generation don't know much about. 967 00:43:03,067 --> 00:43:05,867 - Thanks ever so much, Mr. Hudson. 968 00:43:10,767 --> 00:43:12,300 - Well, if you'll excuse us, 969 00:43:12,400 --> 00:43:13,667 I think we must be going over. 970 00:43:13,767 --> 00:43:14,700 We've got to be off first thing. 971 00:43:14,800 --> 00:43:15,900 - That's right, yes. 972 00:43:16,067 --> 00:43:17,533 - Well, come on Eddie, let's clear the table. 973 00:43:17,633 --> 00:43:20,867 - No, no, you don't, not on your last night. 974 00:43:20,967 --> 00:43:21,933 - No, don't worry Daisy, I'll do it. 975 00:43:22,067 --> 00:43:24,367 - No, you won't either, Rose. 976 00:43:24,467 --> 00:43:25,567 - But. 977 00:43:25,667 --> 00:43:27,733 - You've got all that packing to do for her Ladyship. 978 00:43:27,833 --> 00:43:30,100 (laughing) 979 00:43:31,433 --> 00:43:32,567 - Goodnight Mrs. Bridges. 980 00:43:32,667 --> 00:43:35,267 - Goodnight Edward. 981 00:43:35,367 --> 00:43:37,300 - Goodnight Mr. Hudson, Mrs. Hudson. 982 00:43:37,400 --> 00:43:38,900 - Goodnight Daisy. 983 00:43:40,067 --> 00:43:41,500 - Goodnight Mr. Hudson. 984 00:43:41,600 --> 00:43:43,067 - Goodnight Rose. 985 00:43:43,100 --> 00:43:44,700 - Goodnight Mrs. B. 986 00:43:56,267 --> 00:43:58,733 - What are we going to do about her? 987 00:43:58,833 --> 00:44:01,400 - I'm sure I don't know Kate. 988 00:44:02,400 --> 00:44:03,933 - We can't leave her running about the streets 989 00:44:04,067 --> 00:44:05,467 like a stray dog. 990 00:44:06,600 --> 00:44:09,100 She'd no more be able to fend for herself in this town, 991 00:44:09,200 --> 00:44:11,067 than an ostrich would. 992 00:44:12,867 --> 00:44:15,867 We'll have to take her with us. 993 00:44:15,967 --> 00:44:17,333 - Well, why not? 994 00:44:18,200 --> 00:44:20,433 She can always do some of the washing and the heavy work, 995 00:44:20,533 --> 00:44:21,500 same as she does here. 996 00:44:21,600 --> 00:44:23,533 - Oh, I didn't mean it like that, Mr. Hudson, 997 00:44:23,633 --> 00:44:25,867 not like that at all. 998 00:44:25,967 --> 00:44:28,667 I meant, Christian charity. 999 00:44:28,767 --> 00:44:30,567 - Yes, yes of course. 1000 00:44:33,767 --> 00:44:37,933 - Well, we better get on with clearing some of this. 1001 00:44:39,067 --> 00:44:42,067 - (laughs) Well, that's the first time I've ever 1002 00:44:42,100 --> 00:44:44,933 seen you clearing this table, Kate. 1003 00:44:45,067 --> 00:44:47,400 - Well, it won't be the last time. 1004 00:44:47,500 --> 00:44:50,067 I'm a housewife now, you know. 1005 00:44:51,267 --> 00:44:55,300 - Ah, I'll get a tray, my dear, give you a hand. 1006 00:44:58,600 --> 00:44:59,633 - What's up? 1007 00:45:01,433 --> 00:45:03,600 - We're doing your work for you, Ruby. 1008 00:45:03,700 --> 00:45:05,200 That's what's up. 1009 00:45:27,267 --> 00:45:29,700 - My Lady, everything is ready. 1010 00:45:29,800 --> 00:45:31,833 - Yes, thank you Hudson. 1011 00:45:52,667 --> 00:45:54,367 Goodbye Hudson. 1012 00:45:54,467 --> 00:45:56,433 -[Mr. Hudson] Goodbye, my Lord. 1013 00:45:56,533 --> 00:45:58,067 Goodbye, my Lady. 1014 00:45:58,133 --> 00:45:59,567 - Goodbye Hudson. 1015 00:46:01,333 --> 00:46:03,667 (footsteps) 1016 00:46:36,467 --> 00:46:37,467 -[Rose] What you doing? 1017 00:46:37,567 --> 00:46:38,700 - I taking this with me. 1018 00:46:38,800 --> 00:46:40,733 - I thought they said kitchen things? 1019 00:46:40,833 --> 00:46:43,133 - This is a kitchen thing. 1020 00:46:43,233 --> 00:46:45,700 Anyway, I couldn't possibly tell the time 1021 00:46:45,800 --> 00:46:47,700 without that clock. 1022 00:46:47,800 --> 00:46:52,067 After all these year, I'm not gonna let them take it. 1023 00:46:53,167 --> 00:46:54,067 - Ruby! 1024 00:46:56,400 --> 00:46:58,067 Mr. Hudson says they'll leave without you, 1025 00:46:58,100 --> 00:46:59,067 if you don't hurry. 1026 00:46:59,133 --> 00:47:02,067 - I can't shut this, Rose. 1027 00:47:02,100 --> 00:47:05,400 - Well of course you can't, look at all the jumble. 1028 00:47:05,500 --> 00:47:08,400 You're a lucky girl, Ruby, going with them. 1029 00:47:08,500 --> 00:47:09,967 - Oh well, they said they wanted me, 1030 00:47:10,067 --> 00:47:11,633 so I thought I'd better go. 1031 00:47:11,733 --> 00:47:13,367 I mean, they're both old, aren't they, 1032 00:47:13,467 --> 00:47:14,967 as if they didn't have long to go 1033 00:47:15,067 --> 00:47:16,133 and then when they've gone, 1034 00:47:16,233 --> 00:47:19,700 I'll have the guest house all to me self. 1035 00:47:24,533 --> 00:47:25,367 - Come on! 1036 00:47:29,133 --> 00:47:31,567 (door shuts) 1037 00:47:45,633 --> 00:47:47,767 (crying) 1038 00:48:18,400 --> 00:48:20,833 (car engine) 1039 00:48:30,300 --> 00:48:32,667 (footsteps) 1040 00:48:52,533 --> 00:48:53,600 -[Rose Voiceover] I shall be brushing and dusting, 1041 00:48:53,700 --> 00:48:57,933 in the drawing room and the morning room, oh go on. 1042 00:48:58,067 --> 00:49:00,633 -[Sarah Voiceover] Uh, then, upstairs 1043 00:49:00,733 --> 00:49:04,933 and clean out the grates and relay and light the fires. 1044 00:49:06,733 --> 00:49:09,767 -[Rose Voiceover] You've got to promise me one thing. 1045 00:49:09,867 --> 00:49:12,167 -[Sarah Voiceover] Got to behave myself, don't I? 1046 00:49:12,267 --> 00:49:13,600 -[Rose Voiceover] You really have got to 1047 00:49:13,700 --> 00:49:16,933 this time, Sarah, it's serious. 1048 00:49:17,067 --> 00:49:20,767 -[Sarah Voiceover] I will, Rose, I promise. 1049 00:49:28,667 --> 00:49:31,133 (door shuts) 1050 00:49:33,067 --> 00:49:34,300 -[Rose Voiceover] Who is it, Lily? 1051 00:49:34,400 --> 00:49:36,200 Who ya seeing on your afternoons off? 1052 00:49:36,300 --> 00:49:38,933 I won't tell, but I know there's somebody. 1053 00:49:39,067 --> 00:49:41,833 -[Lily Voiceover] I'd rather not say, Rose. 1054 00:49:41,933 --> 00:49:45,233 -[Rose Voiceover] It's Mr. Hudson, innit? 1055 00:49:45,333 --> 00:49:48,067 Is it, it's best to be truthful. 1056 00:49:51,300 --> 00:49:53,633 (footsteps) 1057 00:50:00,333 --> 00:50:01,733 - [Mr. Hudson Voiceover] If her Ladyship had lived, 1058 00:50:01,833 --> 00:50:03,200 that young woman, respectable as she may be, 1059 00:50:03,300 --> 00:50:05,433 would never have sat at the head of the table 1060 00:50:05,533 --> 00:50:08,167 of this house, you mark my words, Rose, not Miss Forest. 1061 00:50:08,267 --> 00:50:09,967 -[Rose Voiceover] There you go again with her Ladyship, 1062 00:50:10,067 --> 00:50:11,300 what would her Ladyship have done, 1063 00:50:11,400 --> 00:50:13,200 what would her Ladyship have said? 1064 00:50:13,300 --> 00:50:15,167 Her Ladyship's dead and gone, Mr. Hudson, 1065 00:50:15,267 --> 00:50:17,733 and Mrs. Bellamy is the mistress of this house now 1066 00:50:17,833 --> 00:50:21,200 and as such, should back her up and over, 1067 00:50:21,300 --> 00:50:23,633 not going saying wicked things about her, 1068 00:50:23,733 --> 00:50:24,633 behind her back! 1069 00:50:24,733 --> 00:50:25,367 - [Mr. Hudson Voiceover] Stop yelling at the 1070 00:50:25,467 --> 00:50:26,533 top of your voice, Rose! 1071 00:50:26,633 --> 00:50:30,500 Unless you want everyone in the house to hear. 1072 00:50:32,200 --> 00:50:34,600 (footsteps) 1073 00:50:42,567 --> 00:50:43,867 - [Lady Bellamy Voiceover] Rose, how do you 1074 00:50:43,967 --> 00:50:45,633 find the new girl? 1075 00:50:45,733 --> 00:50:47,267 -[Rose Voiceover] Quite satisfactory, my Lady. 1076 00:50:47,367 --> 00:50:49,867 - [Lady Bellamy Voiceover] I hope you're looking after her. 1077 00:50:49,967 --> 00:50:52,867 -[Rose Voiceover] Of course, my Lady. 1078 00:50:52,967 --> 00:50:55,300 (footsteps) 1079 00:50:58,733 --> 00:51:00,600 What I can't understand is, 1080 00:51:00,700 --> 00:51:04,267 how a great big ship like that, could go down? 1081 00:51:04,367 --> 00:51:07,233 Not just hitting a little iceberg. 1082 00:51:08,167 --> 00:51:11,100 (blinds closing) 1083 00:51:11,200 --> 00:51:13,567 (footsteps) 1084 00:51:23,233 --> 00:51:26,200 (window shutting) 1085 00:51:26,300 --> 00:51:28,600 Just think, in a few hours from now, 1086 00:51:28,700 --> 00:51:30,400 the King of England's, 1087 00:51:30,500 --> 00:51:33,767 posterior shall occupy this very chair. 1088 00:51:33,867 --> 00:51:34,567 - [Mr. Hudson Voiceover] This is hardly the moment 1089 00:51:34,667 --> 00:51:35,767 for such reflection, Rose, 1090 00:51:35,867 --> 00:51:37,433 you've still got the flowers to do in the drawing room, 1091 00:51:37,533 --> 00:51:39,300 the coffee, all the polishing in the front hall 1092 00:51:39,400 --> 00:51:41,467 and the landing, and the drawing room. 1093 00:51:41,567 --> 00:51:43,267 (door shuts) 1094 00:51:43,367 --> 00:51:45,767 (footsteps) 1095 00:51:49,233 --> 00:51:50,467 -[Ruby Voiceover] Mrs. Bridges, 1096 00:51:50,567 --> 00:51:53,067 the tartlet should be ready now. 1097 00:51:53,133 --> 00:51:55,333 - [Mrs. Bridges Voiceover] Ruby, don't interfere. 1098 00:51:55,433 --> 00:51:59,467 (multiple flashback voiceovers) 1099 00:52:07,133 --> 00:52:10,267 - [Mr. Hudson Voiceover] You too, have made your sacrifice. 1100 00:52:10,367 --> 00:52:11,233 You have given the man you loved, 1101 00:52:11,333 --> 00:52:14,133 the safe and future for others. 1102 00:52:14,233 --> 00:52:16,567 You musn't forget that. 1103 00:52:16,667 --> 00:52:19,167 It puts you in a very special position. 1104 00:52:19,267 --> 00:52:21,900 (whispering voiceover) 1105 00:52:22,067 --> 00:52:23,900 Among the gallant women who have given and lost 1106 00:52:24,067 --> 00:52:26,600 their nearest and dearest. 1107 00:52:26,700 --> 00:52:30,500 You should feel very proud, Rose, very proud. 1108 00:52:31,900 --> 00:52:34,433 (footsteps) 1109 00:52:34,533 --> 00:52:37,400 (door slams shut) 1110 00:52:51,067 --> 00:52:53,467 (car engine) 1111 00:53:14,167 --> 00:53:17,633 (gentle orchestra music)