Malory Towers (2020–…): Season 3, Episode 14 - Christmas at Malory Towers - full transcript
Darrell, Gwendoline, Sally, Mary-Lou and Ellen end up stranded at Malory Towers over the Christmas holiday. Miss Grayling and Matron end up stranded on the side of the road in a storm, leaving the girls alone in the school or are ...
I can't hear anything any more.
Maybe...
Maybe we imagined it?
All of us at once?
It's a ghost, it must be!
Or an intruder.
Oh, I can't bear it!
Don't panic. We just need to
get the word to the grown-ups.
Tell them what's happening.
But how? The phone lines are down.
There must be a way.
Do you know?
I think there is.
Everyone, I think it's ready.
Look.
ELECTRICITY HUMS
You've made
the Christmas lights flash.
I mean, it's pretty, but...
..what good is it going to do us?
It's Morse code.
The dots and dashes stand
for letters.
Dot, dot, dot - that's an S.
Dash, dash, dash -
that's an O.
Dot, dot, dot - another S.
SOS.
The international distress signal.
We all miss you in the fourth,
Ellen. So clever.
I rewired the circuit
to flash the right pattern.
Anyone who sees it
should know we're in trouble.
Well, thank heavens for that.
We're going to be all right!
Oh!
DOOR CREAKS
It's the ghost!
DOOR CONTINUES CREAKING
GHOSTLY HUMMING
THEY SCREAM
DOOR SLAMS
SHE GASPS, HORN HONKS
Oh! Ooh!
Oh!
Oh, I had the most awful dream.
Oh, I must be worrying
about Darrell and Gwen.
Well, it's, you know...
They're big girls.
They'll rise to the challenge.
Oh, I do hope so.
I do hope so...
SHE SNORES
What was that and who was that?
Someone from Malory Towers' history,
come back to haunt us.
But why? Maybe it's Christmas
that brought him back?
A ghost of Christmas past?
I feel faint. Whoa!
Mary-Lou, you haven't eaten all day.
No wonder you feel wobbly.
But we'll be safe in here. Thank
goodness for your hamper, Gwen.
No, no, Darrell.
That's a present from my parents.
Gwen, we're all starving.
We'll find you new goodies later.
These are the only goodies I want.
How about we all vote on it?
All those who think
it's best to eat Gwen's food now,
raise your hand.
Sorry, Gwen. I'll make it up to you.
I'm not. It's mad to keep all that
for one person
when everyone's famished.
You're not having it!
You're not! Goodness! No wonder your
parents don't want you for Christmas
with your mean spirit.
Look, if that's how you're going
to be, we do not want you either.
I hate all of you.
I'd do anything
not to spend Christmas with you.
Gwen, I'm sorry.
Just leave me alone, Darrell.
I don't really feel like eating now.
Let's just all get some sleep.
How about we bed down here
for the night?
With the door barricaded,
we'll be safe as houses.
I'll stay awake. Keep watch.
Are you expecting Father Christmas?
It is Christmas Eve.
Mary-Lou, never change!
Gwen, there's, um...
there's room over here, if you want?
CLOCK CHIMES
Merry Christmas. Let's see.
Oh, my goodness, it is!
Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas.
Empty. Father Christmas hasn't come.
Wait, the door's open. Where's Gwen?
Gwen?
She's gone!
She was pretty upset.
Maybe she's hiding in the art
room again. Well, let's go find her.
It's daylight.
We'll stick together. Come on.
Come here, Mary-Lou.
Happy Christmas.
HORSE NEIGHS
Thunder. What's wrong, boy?
Shh! Is he all right?
I thought he was colicky,
but his stomach feels fine.
Can we go back to sleep then?
I'm sorry I dragged you all out.
Let's go.
Why are the school
Christmas lights blinking?
Hang on a tick. No, no, it's a tune.
Ting, ting, ting.
Dum, dum, dum. Look.
Strange.
It's not a tune. It's an SOS.
What?
Ellen and I were messaging
in Morse all last hols.
Someone at Malory Towers
is in trouble.
Gwen? Gwen? All right,
someone check the dorm. Gwen?
Gwendoline? Gwen?
Gwen? Gwen?
Let's look in the dorm.
Bathroom, bathroom.
Gwen? She's not in there.
Gwendoline Mary Lacey?
What?!
OK, attic, attic! OK, let's go.
Again, good thinking.
Come on. Gwen?
Gwen?
She's not here.
Somebody has been, though.
Wasn't this full of toys before?
Why would Gwen
empty out an old hamper?
Maybe it wasn't her.
You don't think
she's gone outside, do you?
Um...I have something
to show you all.
Yesterday when we hid the hamper...
..she got this letter.
What does it say?
I don't know, but it's right here.
Well, we can't just read
her private letter.
But if we don't,
how can we find her and help her?
We're her friends, after all.
Um....her parents
are getting a divorce.
I should have never said what I did.
No wonder she was so upset.
She said the last thing she wanted
was to spend Christmas
with all of us.
What if she's trying to get home?
Why aren't the grown-ups here?
We need them so much.
Maybe the telephone lines
will go back up soon.
One of us should wait by the phone
to keep trying.
Until then,
it's up to us to find Gwen.
Not us - me. You go to
the dining hall and stay safe.
This is my fault.
I have to fix this.
GENTLE SNORING
HORSE NEIGHS
Miss Grayling, help!
I thought I recognised the car.
Oh! Thunder?
Yes, and it's me.
Bill. Have you broken down?
What are you doing here?
There's an emergency
at Malory Towers.
What? Can I take Thunder?
Of course.
We saw the lights flash SOS.
That's it, Thunder.
HORSE NEIGHS
Go, boy.
Go like the wind!
Bill, did you ride out here alone?
I went ahead for speed.
Jean and Irene will catch us up. Oh.
Well, we'll wait for them here.
In the meantime, you are going to
help me fix this car.
Do you have a belt or braces on?
Darrell, wait, wait.
Are you sure she's not
in the school somewhere?
Mary-Lou, we've already
checked everywhere.
No, we haven't checked the pantry.
I mean, are you sure she's
walking home? It's not likely. I...
I'm not sure, but I have to check.
All right, but don't panic, Darrell,
it's not your fault.
Darrell, wait.
She'll be all right.
She'll be all right. Let's hope so.
HORSE NEIGHS
She must have gone out this way.
You...you really think
she's trying to walk home?
Don't worry. I'll find her,
bring her back.
Thank you.
Gwen! Oh, I'll go
and try the telephone again.
DOOR RATTLES
KNOCKING ON DOOR
Sally!
I don't like this.
Well, don't worry.
You'll be safe in here.
What's that in the stockings?
I don't think
it could be Father Christmas.
Could it be Gwen?
They're...presents.
They're addressed.
Master Laurie.
Miss Lizzie.
Miss Lottie.
Miss Min. Aren't those names
from Miss Grayling's family?
There must be an explanation.
Gwen's back!
Thank goodness, Gwen.
We're really sorry
about your hamper.
Merry Christmas.
Is it a ghost?
It's not a ghost. It's a person.
This is Ron's Great Granny Mary.
But shouldn't you be at Ron's?
Who's Ron, when he's at home?
I don't know any Rons.
Come, children.
There's so much to do
before Christmas.
Er, Miss Lizzie,
help get this room straight.
And Miss Lottie, you set the table.
Napkins.
There we go.
Um, Mary... Mm? Was it...was it you
that was humming
and opened the windows in the dorm
and the classroom?
Yes. I aired the nursery
and schoolroom. I mean...
..well, just like always.
Did you fill the stockings?
Father Christmas filled
the stockings.
MARY CHUCKLES
Sally!
Ellen!
I'm locked out!
Oh, bother.
She's reliving her Christmas
from 50 years ago.
It would be really sweet...
..if it wasn't so spooky.
Forks.
She needs to eat and drink.
That should help.
Um, Great Granny Mary. Mm-hm?
Why don't you sit down
and eat some food?
While I'm working?
I'm far too busy for that.
Mary, mother sent me
with a message for you. Uh-huh?
And what is it, Miss Lizzie?
She says that the staff had already
eaten their Christmas meal
and you missed it.
Um... Hm.
She says you were to eat now.
There'll be no time later.
I'll bring you something.
Are...are you sure? Yeah.
WHISPERING: Sally, good thinking.
Oh, how exciting!
Miss Grayling.
Sally! Oh, thank goodness.
What are you doing here?
Miss Lizzie.
Miss Lizzie!
Are you a-carolling?
Mary!
What are you doing here?
Never mind. Come in. Come in.
There she is! Nana.
Where have you been?
We've been so worried.
Who are these young chaps?
Are they from the village?
It's Ron.
Your grandson.
Who?
What is going on?
It's a long story.
Come and get warm.
I'm so pleased to see you. Come in.
We're coming, Nana.
Ron. Walk on.
HE CLICKS HIS TONGUE
Walk on.
Stay there, Nana.
Gwendoline!
Gwen!
What are you doing here?
Go away!
Gwen, you need to come back
to school!
No. No, I'm going home.
You silly, it's Christmas Day.
There aren't any buses.
You have to come with me.
No, I won't!
I tell you, just...
..just leave me alone, Darrell.
Gwen, I have to
tell you something. I...
..I found this...from your mother.
You read my private letter?
I'm...I'm so sorry,
but we had to find you.
I feel so awful for you, Gwen.
I...I...
Don't bother.
Gwen, I...
Do all the other girls know?
Yes.
But that's not a bad thing.
Yes, it is!
It's the worst thing.
All of you...
..just...
..looking at me...
..knowing that I wasn't good enough.
What do you mean?
You wouldn't understand.
Your parents would never split up.
Not when they have...
..a perfect daughter...
..like you.
Gwen, your parents' divorce
isn't because of you.
Yes, it is! You said it!
And you're right.
I do have a mean spirit.
It's no wonder they're splitting up.
Gwen, that was my stupid temper
speaking. Not me.
None of us think that,
I...I promise.
It was your parents' decision,
not anyone's fault.
Please say you believe me!
They're splitting up
because of them, not because of you.
Gwen, you have to forgive me.
Please.
This, er...this was meant to be
for Felicity, but I'm...
..going to give it to you.
We have to be each other's family
this Christmas.
It's very nicely made.
Thank you.
I'm so sorry I upset you.
Let's go back to school.
GWEN SOBS
That's right, Nana, it's me, Fred.
Your grandson. Fred?
She's been confused for a while.
But nothing like this.
Coming up to the big house
for the carols
must have given her a funny turn.
What will you do?
Mum will have to take her in again.
This time,
we won't take no for an answer.
Merry Christmas!
Am I right in assuming
the emergency's over?
Matron, you made it.
Come on, let's get this laid out.
Or are none of you hungry?
Where are Gwen and Darrell?
It's quite delicate,
but Gwen got horribly upset,
so Darrell went to bring her back.
Back from where?
How long have they been gone?
They're here!
Scrubs up well, doesn't he?
It's a lot warmer in here.
THEY LAUGH
Merry Christmas!
It's a full house for Christmas.
I'm starved.
I can't wait to eat all of it.
DISTANT CRASH
Ghost?
Ah, there you are with my sprouts.
Whoops.
I'm so sorry, Gwen.
Your father led me to believe
he'd told you about the divorce.
You shouldn't have had to cope
with that on your own.
I just... I didn't want to be a girl
from a broken home.
Oh, Gwen! What?
It's just different. Not broken.
It's not even that different.
Look at me.
I don't see my parents,
just my aunt.
I only have my papa,
and we're as close as anything.
My mother married again
and I love my stepfamily.
Well said, girls.
Hello? Granny!
Yes, it's Mary-Lou.
Mary Lou!
Yes. Happy Christmas.
I miss you, too.
Did you bake that Christmas cake?
Oh, I'll see you soon.
We're having a wonderful time here.
Right, hurry along.
Everyone, help me unload the food.
Merry Christmas, Matron.
Merry Christmas, Miss Grayling.
# We wish you a Merry Christmas
# We wish you a merry Christmas
# We wish you a merry Christmas
and a happy new year
# Good tidings we bring
to you and your kin
# We wish you a Merry Christmas
and a happy new year
# Now bring us some figgy pudding
# Now bring us some figgy pudding
Now bring us some figgy pudding
# And bring some right here
# Good tidings we bring
to you and your kin
# We wish you a Merry Christmas
# And a happy new year. #
Look, it's snowing!
Maybe...
Maybe we imagined it?
All of us at once?
It's a ghost, it must be!
Or an intruder.
Oh, I can't bear it!
Don't panic. We just need to
get the word to the grown-ups.
Tell them what's happening.
But how? The phone lines are down.
There must be a way.
Do you know?
I think there is.
Everyone, I think it's ready.
Look.
ELECTRICITY HUMS
You've made
the Christmas lights flash.
I mean, it's pretty, but...
..what good is it going to do us?
It's Morse code.
The dots and dashes stand
for letters.
Dot, dot, dot - that's an S.
Dash, dash, dash -
that's an O.
Dot, dot, dot - another S.
SOS.
The international distress signal.
We all miss you in the fourth,
Ellen. So clever.
I rewired the circuit
to flash the right pattern.
Anyone who sees it
should know we're in trouble.
Well, thank heavens for that.
We're going to be all right!
Oh!
DOOR CREAKS
It's the ghost!
DOOR CONTINUES CREAKING
GHOSTLY HUMMING
THEY SCREAM
DOOR SLAMS
SHE GASPS, HORN HONKS
Oh! Ooh!
Oh!
Oh, I had the most awful dream.
Oh, I must be worrying
about Darrell and Gwen.
Well, it's, you know...
They're big girls.
They'll rise to the challenge.
Oh, I do hope so.
I do hope so...
SHE SNORES
What was that and who was that?
Someone from Malory Towers' history,
come back to haunt us.
But why? Maybe it's Christmas
that brought him back?
A ghost of Christmas past?
I feel faint. Whoa!
Mary-Lou, you haven't eaten all day.
No wonder you feel wobbly.
But we'll be safe in here. Thank
goodness for your hamper, Gwen.
No, no, Darrell.
That's a present from my parents.
Gwen, we're all starving.
We'll find you new goodies later.
These are the only goodies I want.
How about we all vote on it?
All those who think
it's best to eat Gwen's food now,
raise your hand.
Sorry, Gwen. I'll make it up to you.
I'm not. It's mad to keep all that
for one person
when everyone's famished.
You're not having it!
You're not! Goodness! No wonder your
parents don't want you for Christmas
with your mean spirit.
Look, if that's how you're going
to be, we do not want you either.
I hate all of you.
I'd do anything
not to spend Christmas with you.
Gwen, I'm sorry.
Just leave me alone, Darrell.
I don't really feel like eating now.
Let's just all get some sleep.
How about we bed down here
for the night?
With the door barricaded,
we'll be safe as houses.
I'll stay awake. Keep watch.
Are you expecting Father Christmas?
It is Christmas Eve.
Mary-Lou, never change!
Gwen, there's, um...
there's room over here, if you want?
CLOCK CHIMES
Merry Christmas. Let's see.
Oh, my goodness, it is!
Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas.
Empty. Father Christmas hasn't come.
Wait, the door's open. Where's Gwen?
Gwen?
She's gone!
She was pretty upset.
Maybe she's hiding in the art
room again. Well, let's go find her.
It's daylight.
We'll stick together. Come on.
Come here, Mary-Lou.
Happy Christmas.
HORSE NEIGHS
Thunder. What's wrong, boy?
Shh! Is he all right?
I thought he was colicky,
but his stomach feels fine.
Can we go back to sleep then?
I'm sorry I dragged you all out.
Let's go.
Why are the school
Christmas lights blinking?
Hang on a tick. No, no, it's a tune.
Ting, ting, ting.
Dum, dum, dum. Look.
Strange.
It's not a tune. It's an SOS.
What?
Ellen and I were messaging
in Morse all last hols.
Someone at Malory Towers
is in trouble.
Gwen? Gwen? All right,
someone check the dorm. Gwen?
Gwendoline? Gwen?
Gwen? Gwen?
Let's look in the dorm.
Bathroom, bathroom.
Gwen? She's not in there.
Gwendoline Mary Lacey?
What?!
OK, attic, attic! OK, let's go.
Again, good thinking.
Come on. Gwen?
Gwen?
She's not here.
Somebody has been, though.
Wasn't this full of toys before?
Why would Gwen
empty out an old hamper?
Maybe it wasn't her.
You don't think
she's gone outside, do you?
Um...I have something
to show you all.
Yesterday when we hid the hamper...
..she got this letter.
What does it say?
I don't know, but it's right here.
Well, we can't just read
her private letter.
But if we don't,
how can we find her and help her?
We're her friends, after all.
Um....her parents
are getting a divorce.
I should have never said what I did.
No wonder she was so upset.
She said the last thing she wanted
was to spend Christmas
with all of us.
What if she's trying to get home?
Why aren't the grown-ups here?
We need them so much.
Maybe the telephone lines
will go back up soon.
One of us should wait by the phone
to keep trying.
Until then,
it's up to us to find Gwen.
Not us - me. You go to
the dining hall and stay safe.
This is my fault.
I have to fix this.
GENTLE SNORING
HORSE NEIGHS
Miss Grayling, help!
I thought I recognised the car.
Oh! Thunder?
Yes, and it's me.
Bill. Have you broken down?
What are you doing here?
There's an emergency
at Malory Towers.
What? Can I take Thunder?
Of course.
We saw the lights flash SOS.
That's it, Thunder.
HORSE NEIGHS
Go, boy.
Go like the wind!
Bill, did you ride out here alone?
I went ahead for speed.
Jean and Irene will catch us up. Oh.
Well, we'll wait for them here.
In the meantime, you are going to
help me fix this car.
Do you have a belt or braces on?
Darrell, wait, wait.
Are you sure she's not
in the school somewhere?
Mary-Lou, we've already
checked everywhere.
No, we haven't checked the pantry.
I mean, are you sure she's
walking home? It's not likely. I...
I'm not sure, but I have to check.
All right, but don't panic, Darrell,
it's not your fault.
Darrell, wait.
She'll be all right.
She'll be all right. Let's hope so.
HORSE NEIGHS
She must have gone out this way.
You...you really think
she's trying to walk home?
Don't worry. I'll find her,
bring her back.
Thank you.
Gwen! Oh, I'll go
and try the telephone again.
DOOR RATTLES
KNOCKING ON DOOR
Sally!
I don't like this.
Well, don't worry.
You'll be safe in here.
What's that in the stockings?
I don't think
it could be Father Christmas.
Could it be Gwen?
They're...presents.
They're addressed.
Master Laurie.
Miss Lizzie.
Miss Lottie.
Miss Min. Aren't those names
from Miss Grayling's family?
There must be an explanation.
Gwen's back!
Thank goodness, Gwen.
We're really sorry
about your hamper.
Merry Christmas.
Is it a ghost?
It's not a ghost. It's a person.
This is Ron's Great Granny Mary.
But shouldn't you be at Ron's?
Who's Ron, when he's at home?
I don't know any Rons.
Come, children.
There's so much to do
before Christmas.
Er, Miss Lizzie,
help get this room straight.
And Miss Lottie, you set the table.
Napkins.
There we go.
Um, Mary... Mm? Was it...was it you
that was humming
and opened the windows in the dorm
and the classroom?
Yes. I aired the nursery
and schoolroom. I mean...
..well, just like always.
Did you fill the stockings?
Father Christmas filled
the stockings.
MARY CHUCKLES
Sally!
Ellen!
I'm locked out!
Oh, bother.
She's reliving her Christmas
from 50 years ago.
It would be really sweet...
..if it wasn't so spooky.
Forks.
She needs to eat and drink.
That should help.
Um, Great Granny Mary. Mm-hm?
Why don't you sit down
and eat some food?
While I'm working?
I'm far too busy for that.
Mary, mother sent me
with a message for you. Uh-huh?
And what is it, Miss Lizzie?
She says that the staff had already
eaten their Christmas meal
and you missed it.
Um... Hm.
She says you were to eat now.
There'll be no time later.
I'll bring you something.
Are...are you sure? Yeah.
WHISPERING: Sally, good thinking.
Oh, how exciting!
Miss Grayling.
Sally! Oh, thank goodness.
What are you doing here?
Miss Lizzie.
Miss Lizzie!
Are you a-carolling?
Mary!
What are you doing here?
Never mind. Come in. Come in.
There she is! Nana.
Where have you been?
We've been so worried.
Who are these young chaps?
Are they from the village?
It's Ron.
Your grandson.
Who?
What is going on?
It's a long story.
Come and get warm.
I'm so pleased to see you. Come in.
We're coming, Nana.
Ron. Walk on.
HE CLICKS HIS TONGUE
Walk on.
Stay there, Nana.
Gwendoline!
Gwen!
What are you doing here?
Go away!
Gwen, you need to come back
to school!
No. No, I'm going home.
You silly, it's Christmas Day.
There aren't any buses.
You have to come with me.
No, I won't!
I tell you, just...
..just leave me alone, Darrell.
Gwen, I have to
tell you something. I...
..I found this...from your mother.
You read my private letter?
I'm...I'm so sorry,
but we had to find you.
I feel so awful for you, Gwen.
I...I...
Don't bother.
Gwen, I...
Do all the other girls know?
Yes.
But that's not a bad thing.
Yes, it is!
It's the worst thing.
All of you...
..just...
..looking at me...
..knowing that I wasn't good enough.
What do you mean?
You wouldn't understand.
Your parents would never split up.
Not when they have...
..a perfect daughter...
..like you.
Gwen, your parents' divorce
isn't because of you.
Yes, it is! You said it!
And you're right.
I do have a mean spirit.
It's no wonder they're splitting up.
Gwen, that was my stupid temper
speaking. Not me.
None of us think that,
I...I promise.
It was your parents' decision,
not anyone's fault.
Please say you believe me!
They're splitting up
because of them, not because of you.
Gwen, you have to forgive me.
Please.
This, er...this was meant to be
for Felicity, but I'm...
..going to give it to you.
We have to be each other's family
this Christmas.
It's very nicely made.
Thank you.
I'm so sorry I upset you.
Let's go back to school.
GWEN SOBS
That's right, Nana, it's me, Fred.
Your grandson. Fred?
She's been confused for a while.
But nothing like this.
Coming up to the big house
for the carols
must have given her a funny turn.
What will you do?
Mum will have to take her in again.
This time,
we won't take no for an answer.
Merry Christmas!
Am I right in assuming
the emergency's over?
Matron, you made it.
Come on, let's get this laid out.
Or are none of you hungry?
Where are Gwen and Darrell?
It's quite delicate,
but Gwen got horribly upset,
so Darrell went to bring her back.
Back from where?
How long have they been gone?
They're here!
Scrubs up well, doesn't he?
It's a lot warmer in here.
THEY LAUGH
Merry Christmas!
It's a full house for Christmas.
I'm starved.
I can't wait to eat all of it.
DISTANT CRASH
Ghost?
Ah, there you are with my sprouts.
Whoops.
I'm so sorry, Gwen.
Your father led me to believe
he'd told you about the divorce.
You shouldn't have had to cope
with that on your own.
I just... I didn't want to be a girl
from a broken home.
Oh, Gwen! What?
It's just different. Not broken.
It's not even that different.
Look at me.
I don't see my parents,
just my aunt.
I only have my papa,
and we're as close as anything.
My mother married again
and I love my stepfamily.
Well said, girls.
Hello? Granny!
Yes, it's Mary-Lou.
Mary Lou!
Yes. Happy Christmas.
I miss you, too.
Did you bake that Christmas cake?
Oh, I'll see you soon.
We're having a wonderful time here.
Right, hurry along.
Everyone, help me unload the food.
Merry Christmas, Matron.
Merry Christmas, Miss Grayling.
# We wish you a Merry Christmas
# We wish you a merry Christmas
# We wish you a merry Christmas
and a happy new year
# Good tidings we bring
to you and your kin
# We wish you a Merry Christmas
and a happy new year
# Now bring us some figgy pudding
# Now bring us some figgy pudding
Now bring us some figgy pudding
# And bring some right here
# Good tidings we bring
to you and your kin
# We wish you a Merry Christmas
# And a happy new year. #
Look, it's snowing!