Malory Towers (2020–…): Season 3, Episode 6 - The Voice - full transcript
Sally!
Sh, you'll wake everyone.
Let's go somewhere
where we can talk.
Fancy a swim? Yes. No, no, we can't.
Didn't you get my letter
about the new rules?
Miss Johnson is terribly strict.
So is Matron.
That's never stopped us.
Where's the old Darrell gone?
Fine, fine, let's risk it. Yay.
Oh, I missed you so much.
Me too.
It's so good to have you back.
So good to be back and rid
of those horrid mumps.
TOGETHER: One, two, three!
Is everything all right?
Mavis, I should have never
said I could do this.
Stop putting pressure on yourself.
I'm always like this
the day of an audition, too.
But I know how much
you want that place.
And if I don't get the accompaniment
right, I'll ruin everything for you.
Irene, put all of that
out of your head.
Just enjoy playing.
All right. Let's warm up together.
Arpeggios?
Da-da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da-da...
From the top.
# Wondering on.... #
FLOORBOARD CREAKS
What is going on, Darrell Rivers?
And is that Sally Hope?
Hello, Matron.
Gosh, it's good
to see you again.
You look so perfectly, Matron-ish.
Well, it's very nice to
have you back, young lady.
Now to the dorm...
..and permission slips, please.
You have been to the pool.
Um, I'm so sorry, Matron, I forgot.
Well, I will let you off, Sally,
considering it is
your first day back,
but I am afraid you, Darrell,
shall miss a week of puddings.
Oh, please, Matron, no.
Rule are rules, young lady.
You wrote to me that
things have changed.
This is much worse than I thought.
Mr Johnson's reign of terror!
Surprise.
GIRLS CHATTER
I am so glad you threw off
those wretched old mumps.
Missed you. How are you?
Sally, meet Bill, our new girl.
Not so new any more. I've heard
so much about you and Thunder
and I can't wait to meet him.
Girls, girls, sh, sh,
no talking, huh?
We are calm and ladylike now, yes?
SPEAKS FRENCH
My goodness, look at you.
These mumps have made you
grow so tall.
It's not the mumps, Mademoiselle,
it's just me.
Silence at breakfast.
Sally Hope, I presume.
Welcome back.
Pleased to meet you, Miss Johnson.
Take your seat.
May I remind you all
no-one leaves the hall
until their bowl is empty.
Here, you had a form badge.
I'm exhausted from trying
to control this lot.
You were a jolly good
stand-in, Jean.
A welcome break
from strict old Sally.
Oh, Gwen, I missed you, too.
Girls! Ssh.
Here, take this and
get out of here before
they try and dole any of
this porridge onto you, too.
Good idea. Pass me some for Darrell.
She's just getting washed.
I can't finish it, it's cold.
I trust you're keeping a close eye
on the third form girls.
Thank you.
I saw nothing.
I'm sure she's glad to be back.
Thank you, Mademoiselle.
Why did Miss Johnson replace
nature rambles with this?
This, Sally, is called Lessons
in Posture and Deportment.
And the real question is,
why on earth did Miss Grayling
not teach us this before?
It's for our safety.
After Miss Grayling's accident,
anything independent
or unsupervised is cancelled.
No beach, no cliff walks,
no village outings. It's miserable.
No, it's a blessed relief to be
learning something of real value.
Bien.
Sally, you can
collect the books back.
Except yours, Irene, another lap.
Do you think Miss Grayling's aware
of all of these changes?
I'm sure she wouldn't approve.
She needs to be told.
How? We don't even know
what hospital she's in.
With best wishes.
Do you think that's all right?
It's perfect and
your card is lovely, Mary Lou.
It's good that we all signed.
Now we just need the address.
Wish me luck.
Miss Grayling's sure to help.
There you are, ladies.
Thank you, Miss Johnson.
KNOCK AT DOOR Come in.
Sally Hope, what is it?
We in the third form have made
Miss Grayling a get well soon card.
I was wondering if you had
the address of the hospital
and the ward.
What a thoughtful gesture.
And such a beautifully
decorated envelope.
Head of form?
I thought Jean Dunlop
held that position.
She was chosen to cover.
You should really have spoken
to me first, shouldn't you?
Yes. I'm sorry, Miss Johnson.
Is there anything else
that I should be aware of?
Well...
The girls are finding
the new rules quite tough.
Rules do have reasons.
So do our freedoms.
I've been cooped up with
the mumps for weeks
and the doctor recommended sports,
open air and swimming. Hmm.
Malory Towers girls are
used to taking care of ourselves.
No-one is stopping you girls
from swimming
or playing sport,
but properly supervised.
But it's the spirit of the school.
Then that spirit must change.
Frankly, I've been shocked
by what I've seen here.
The board and I have had
to take decisive action -
for your own good.
I obviously hadn't understood.
Thank you for making it
ever so clear.
I can post that for you, dear.
No need.
Good day.
Oh.
# Oh, wondering on...
# Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo
# Wondering on... #
Ah, Mavis,
I thought I recognised that voice.
I'm afraid I can't give you
permission to audition.
What?
It's too far and I can't spare
a staff member to go with you.
Oh, we'll be together,
we don't need a teacher.
What do I say to the other girls
when they want to
go out unsupervised?
We cannot have one rule for you
and another for the rest.
But I might lose out
on my chance of a place
at the Conservatoire this summer.
SHE COUGHS
You don't sound terribly well, dear.
Go see Matron.
It's probably better that
you stay inside anyway.
No, please, I have to go.
I'm sorry,
it just isn't possible today.
CLOCK CHIMES
Irene, I can't audition,
Miss Johnson said no.
You're off the hook.
What? You have to.
Let's go and explain why
it's so important. I already tried.
It's no good.
Oh.
Hurry up, you two,
or you'll miss the audition.
Miss Johnson said we can't go.
Oh, this is too much. I know
Miss Grayling would have allowed it.
I wish Miss Grayling were here.
Come on, you must go, Mavis.
Grab your things,
there's no time to lose.
But how can we?
Because I know a way to
get a hold of Miss Grayling.
I'm going to call her
and get her permission.
Go, go on. Sally...
..you're a brick. Good luck.
Thank you so much, sister.
Yes, we'll be waiting.
Perfect. Miss Grayling will call us
back in three hours on this number
and we can get her permission.
So it's all fixed?
Almost. We still have to come up
with a cover
for Mavis and Irene in the meantime.
Help me think?
Now you'll be telling Miss Grayling
about the audition,
I suppose you'll be talking
about the rules
so we don't really need
to send this.
Yes, we do. Who knows how much time
I'll have on the call later?
This spells out everything
that's been going on
and Miss Grayling needs to know.
I'm so sorry, the bus was delayed.
We got here as soon as we could.
I'm afraid you're half an hour late.
No. Please.
Ask yourself, are you really
cut out to be a performer
if you can't keep to time?
The audience can't be kept waiting.
I'm sorry, I'll miss my next
appointment if I stay.
I can't believe it,
after all of that.
It's just not fair.
Such a beautiful set of keys.
I know you would have got in
with me playing this.
PIANO PLAYS
Well, don't stop.
Don't stop!
Do you know...
..this one?
Yes. Well, go on,
I don't have all day.
Well, what about your appointment?
If you can sing as well
as she can play,
it's worth it. Go on.
# The water is wide
# I can not get through... #
Matron's looking for Irene.
That girl is going to be
in hot water.
Is everything ready, Helen?
Nearly. Nearly isn't good enough.
Matron's on her way. Quick.
I have no idea what this plan is
but I have absolutely nothing
to do with this.
# Give me your boat
# That can carry two
# And both shall row
# My love and I. #
Oh.
Your voice is wonderful, my dear...
..a true gift. Thank you.
I can't promise anything without
having spoken to the Conservatoire
but I am deeply impressed.
I sincerely hope that they'll be
writing to you both with
the offer of a place.
Oh, I wasn't auditioning.
I'm only 14.
Oh, that makes your musicianship
even more of an achievement.
They will want you, I'm sure of it.
SHE LAUGHS
Where is Irene?
I need her to come and sew
the buttons onto her dress.
She's practising with Mavis inside.
I cannot hear any music.
RECORDED PIANO MUSIC PLAYS
# I dreamt that I... #
Hmm.
Oh, what a gift.
Such fine musicians.
What's that?
Well, read the sign, do not disturb.
Go on with you now.
Bill, come on.
You were right,
it's getting a bit chilly.
Where's your blazer?
Oh, I think I left it
at the Conservatoire.
It's too late to go back now.
Take mine.
Oh, no, no, no, no, no.
I'm still warm as anything
from the glow of the audition.
Just imagine, Irene,
we could both be
real-life musicians.
Oh, it's so wonderful.
SHE SNEEZES
I know you would've gotten in.
SHE SNORES
Oh, poor Mary Lou, she's been
locked in here all this time.
See if you can get her out.
I'm going to wait by the phone
because I don't want to miss
this phone call from Miss Grayling.
Can I come out yet?
Try.
Come on, hurry.
FOOTSTEPS APPROACH
Get back in. Get in get in.
Go, go, back in.
CLEARS THROAT
Oh.
Is there a reason
for this gathering?
Irene and Mavis are
in there practising.
Such talented musicians.
MUSIC ENDS
MALE VOICE SINGS
Since when did any girl
sound like that?
What is going on in here?
Where are Mavis and Irene?
PHONE RINGS
Hello.
Is that Miss Grayling?
Oh, thank you, sister.
Yes, we can speak now.
Please do put her through.
Hello?
I'm disappointed in you, Sally.
How can you disturb
Miss Grayling when she's ill?
I'm sorry.
If you have a question or a problem,
you should come to me.
Shouldn't you? Yes, Miss Johnson.
I will ask the ward sister not
to pass on any further messages.
Being harassed by you girls is
the last thing Miss Grayling needs.
I wasn't harassing her.
I will call back to reassure her.
What was the pressing issue?
Nothing important.
Off you go.
Hello? Hello? Anybody there?
Hello?
Let's try the staff door.
It's past curfew,
everything will be locked.
Miss Johnson's new rules.
Ah, we can sleep in the stables.
It's freezing and they'd miss us.
MAVIS COUGHS And you're not well.
I'm fine.
No, you're not. Come on.
It's really nothing to worry about.
Goodnight, Sister.
Oh, thank goodness
the staff door was open.
See, I told you that in
this bit, it was definitely,
definitely the top note
that you hit, I told you.
You silly, silly girls.
I think Mavis caught a chill,
Miss Johnson. We missed the bus.
You brought this on yourselves!
This is what happens
when you disobey my rules.
To the san.
Now!
Mavis, you have a fever.
You'll be staying in the san
tonight. Into bed with you.
I think I've lost my voice.
Laryngitis.
Not a word, do not speak
or you could end up losing
that beautiful voice forever.
Best medicine is rest.
The next best...
..cod liver oil.
Open wide.
Yes.
Oh...
Miss Venables.
Miss Venables!
I'm so sorry to
have kept you waiting.
Oh, not at all, um,
I thought Mavis might
be needing this.
You're too kind.
Oh, it's my pleasure.
And it means
I can deliver these in person.
I've spoken to the powers that be
and Mavis Allyson and Irene Edwards
are both being offered
a summer school place.
What lovely news.
Thank you very much
for your trouble.
Let's get you home, shall we? Yes.
We arrived just in the nick of time
and, well, we convinced her to stay
and she gave us a piece to play
and even though it wasn't the one
we practised, we did it and...
We're awfully excited.
We think she might
offer us both a place.
GIRLS CHATTER EXCITEDLY
Oh, that is amazing.
I expect you all know why I'm here.
ALL: Yes, Mr Johnson.
I am deeply disappointed in you all.
The freedoms you have
are only possible through trust.
You have made it clear
that I cannot trust you.
Pass me your head of form badge.
You put Irene and Mavis in danger.
And Jean...
..I know that you were involved.
The badge cannot be returned
to you either.
I'm afraid I will have to choose
a new head of form myself.
A girl I may count on,
a truth-teller.
Me?
Yes.
The only girl in this class
with all of the qualities
that Malory Towers seeks in a pupil.
Gwendoline Mary Lacey.
See that everyone
gets to bed immediately.
And lights out.
You heard the head mistress.
It's bedtime - NOW.
Not so fast, Mary Lou.
Turn over my bedcovers, please.
Spit-spot.
And fetch my hot water bottle.
On you go.
The rest of you into bed
and I don't want to hear a peep
out of you until morning.
Otherwise, I'll have you all
reported.
Thank you.
Lights out, Wilhelmina.
Jean, it's lights out now.
Sh, you'll wake everyone.
Let's go somewhere
where we can talk.
Fancy a swim? Yes. No, no, we can't.
Didn't you get my letter
about the new rules?
Miss Johnson is terribly strict.
So is Matron.
That's never stopped us.
Where's the old Darrell gone?
Fine, fine, let's risk it. Yay.
Oh, I missed you so much.
Me too.
It's so good to have you back.
So good to be back and rid
of those horrid mumps.
TOGETHER: One, two, three!
Is everything all right?
Mavis, I should have never
said I could do this.
Stop putting pressure on yourself.
I'm always like this
the day of an audition, too.
But I know how much
you want that place.
And if I don't get the accompaniment
right, I'll ruin everything for you.
Irene, put all of that
out of your head.
Just enjoy playing.
All right. Let's warm up together.
Arpeggios?
Da-da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da-da...
From the top.
# Wondering on.... #
FLOORBOARD CREAKS
What is going on, Darrell Rivers?
And is that Sally Hope?
Hello, Matron.
Gosh, it's good
to see you again.
You look so perfectly, Matron-ish.
Well, it's very nice to
have you back, young lady.
Now to the dorm...
..and permission slips, please.
You have been to the pool.
Um, I'm so sorry, Matron, I forgot.
Well, I will let you off, Sally,
considering it is
your first day back,
but I am afraid you, Darrell,
shall miss a week of puddings.
Oh, please, Matron, no.
Rule are rules, young lady.
You wrote to me that
things have changed.
This is much worse than I thought.
Mr Johnson's reign of terror!
Surprise.
GIRLS CHATTER
I am so glad you threw off
those wretched old mumps.
Missed you. How are you?
Sally, meet Bill, our new girl.
Not so new any more. I've heard
so much about you and Thunder
and I can't wait to meet him.
Girls, girls, sh, sh,
no talking, huh?
We are calm and ladylike now, yes?
SPEAKS FRENCH
My goodness, look at you.
These mumps have made you
grow so tall.
It's not the mumps, Mademoiselle,
it's just me.
Silence at breakfast.
Sally Hope, I presume.
Welcome back.
Pleased to meet you, Miss Johnson.
Take your seat.
May I remind you all
no-one leaves the hall
until their bowl is empty.
Here, you had a form badge.
I'm exhausted from trying
to control this lot.
You were a jolly good
stand-in, Jean.
A welcome break
from strict old Sally.
Oh, Gwen, I missed you, too.
Girls! Ssh.
Here, take this and
get out of here before
they try and dole any of
this porridge onto you, too.
Good idea. Pass me some for Darrell.
She's just getting washed.
I can't finish it, it's cold.
I trust you're keeping a close eye
on the third form girls.
Thank you.
I saw nothing.
I'm sure she's glad to be back.
Thank you, Mademoiselle.
Why did Miss Johnson replace
nature rambles with this?
This, Sally, is called Lessons
in Posture and Deportment.
And the real question is,
why on earth did Miss Grayling
not teach us this before?
It's for our safety.
After Miss Grayling's accident,
anything independent
or unsupervised is cancelled.
No beach, no cliff walks,
no village outings. It's miserable.
No, it's a blessed relief to be
learning something of real value.
Bien.
Sally, you can
collect the books back.
Except yours, Irene, another lap.
Do you think Miss Grayling's aware
of all of these changes?
I'm sure she wouldn't approve.
She needs to be told.
How? We don't even know
what hospital she's in.
With best wishes.
Do you think that's all right?
It's perfect and
your card is lovely, Mary Lou.
It's good that we all signed.
Now we just need the address.
Wish me luck.
Miss Grayling's sure to help.
There you are, ladies.
Thank you, Miss Johnson.
KNOCK AT DOOR Come in.
Sally Hope, what is it?
We in the third form have made
Miss Grayling a get well soon card.
I was wondering if you had
the address of the hospital
and the ward.
What a thoughtful gesture.
And such a beautifully
decorated envelope.
Head of form?
I thought Jean Dunlop
held that position.
She was chosen to cover.
You should really have spoken
to me first, shouldn't you?
Yes. I'm sorry, Miss Johnson.
Is there anything else
that I should be aware of?
Well...
The girls are finding
the new rules quite tough.
Rules do have reasons.
So do our freedoms.
I've been cooped up with
the mumps for weeks
and the doctor recommended sports,
open air and swimming. Hmm.
Malory Towers girls are
used to taking care of ourselves.
No-one is stopping you girls
from swimming
or playing sport,
but properly supervised.
But it's the spirit of the school.
Then that spirit must change.
Frankly, I've been shocked
by what I've seen here.
The board and I have had
to take decisive action -
for your own good.
I obviously hadn't understood.
Thank you for making it
ever so clear.
I can post that for you, dear.
No need.
Good day.
Oh.
# Oh, wondering on...
# Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo
# Wondering on... #
Ah, Mavis,
I thought I recognised that voice.
I'm afraid I can't give you
permission to audition.
What?
It's too far and I can't spare
a staff member to go with you.
Oh, we'll be together,
we don't need a teacher.
What do I say to the other girls
when they want to
go out unsupervised?
We cannot have one rule for you
and another for the rest.
But I might lose out
on my chance of a place
at the Conservatoire this summer.
SHE COUGHS
You don't sound terribly well, dear.
Go see Matron.
It's probably better that
you stay inside anyway.
No, please, I have to go.
I'm sorry,
it just isn't possible today.
CLOCK CHIMES
Irene, I can't audition,
Miss Johnson said no.
You're off the hook.
What? You have to.
Let's go and explain why
it's so important. I already tried.
It's no good.
Oh.
Hurry up, you two,
or you'll miss the audition.
Miss Johnson said we can't go.
Oh, this is too much. I know
Miss Grayling would have allowed it.
I wish Miss Grayling were here.
Come on, you must go, Mavis.
Grab your things,
there's no time to lose.
But how can we?
Because I know a way to
get a hold of Miss Grayling.
I'm going to call her
and get her permission.
Go, go on. Sally...
..you're a brick. Good luck.
Thank you so much, sister.
Yes, we'll be waiting.
Perfect. Miss Grayling will call us
back in three hours on this number
and we can get her permission.
So it's all fixed?
Almost. We still have to come up
with a cover
for Mavis and Irene in the meantime.
Help me think?
Now you'll be telling Miss Grayling
about the audition,
I suppose you'll be talking
about the rules
so we don't really need
to send this.
Yes, we do. Who knows how much time
I'll have on the call later?
This spells out everything
that's been going on
and Miss Grayling needs to know.
I'm so sorry, the bus was delayed.
We got here as soon as we could.
I'm afraid you're half an hour late.
No. Please.
Ask yourself, are you really
cut out to be a performer
if you can't keep to time?
The audience can't be kept waiting.
I'm sorry, I'll miss my next
appointment if I stay.
I can't believe it,
after all of that.
It's just not fair.
Such a beautiful set of keys.
I know you would have got in
with me playing this.
PIANO PLAYS
Well, don't stop.
Don't stop!
Do you know...
..this one?
Yes. Well, go on,
I don't have all day.
Well, what about your appointment?
If you can sing as well
as she can play,
it's worth it. Go on.
# The water is wide
# I can not get through... #
Matron's looking for Irene.
That girl is going to be
in hot water.
Is everything ready, Helen?
Nearly. Nearly isn't good enough.
Matron's on her way. Quick.
I have no idea what this plan is
but I have absolutely nothing
to do with this.
# Give me your boat
# That can carry two
# And both shall row
# My love and I. #
Oh.
Your voice is wonderful, my dear...
..a true gift. Thank you.
I can't promise anything without
having spoken to the Conservatoire
but I am deeply impressed.
I sincerely hope that they'll be
writing to you both with
the offer of a place.
Oh, I wasn't auditioning.
I'm only 14.
Oh, that makes your musicianship
even more of an achievement.
They will want you, I'm sure of it.
SHE LAUGHS
Where is Irene?
I need her to come and sew
the buttons onto her dress.
She's practising with Mavis inside.
I cannot hear any music.
RECORDED PIANO MUSIC PLAYS
# I dreamt that I... #
Hmm.
Oh, what a gift.
Such fine musicians.
What's that?
Well, read the sign, do not disturb.
Go on with you now.
Bill, come on.
You were right,
it's getting a bit chilly.
Where's your blazer?
Oh, I think I left it
at the Conservatoire.
It's too late to go back now.
Take mine.
Oh, no, no, no, no, no.
I'm still warm as anything
from the glow of the audition.
Just imagine, Irene,
we could both be
real-life musicians.
Oh, it's so wonderful.
SHE SNEEZES
I know you would've gotten in.
SHE SNORES
Oh, poor Mary Lou, she's been
locked in here all this time.
See if you can get her out.
I'm going to wait by the phone
because I don't want to miss
this phone call from Miss Grayling.
Can I come out yet?
Try.
Come on, hurry.
FOOTSTEPS APPROACH
Get back in. Get in get in.
Go, go, back in.
CLEARS THROAT
Oh.
Is there a reason
for this gathering?
Irene and Mavis are
in there practising.
Such talented musicians.
MUSIC ENDS
MALE VOICE SINGS
Since when did any girl
sound like that?
What is going on in here?
Where are Mavis and Irene?
PHONE RINGS
Hello.
Is that Miss Grayling?
Oh, thank you, sister.
Yes, we can speak now.
Please do put her through.
Hello?
I'm disappointed in you, Sally.
How can you disturb
Miss Grayling when she's ill?
I'm sorry.
If you have a question or a problem,
you should come to me.
Shouldn't you? Yes, Miss Johnson.
I will ask the ward sister not
to pass on any further messages.
Being harassed by you girls is
the last thing Miss Grayling needs.
I wasn't harassing her.
I will call back to reassure her.
What was the pressing issue?
Nothing important.
Off you go.
Hello? Hello? Anybody there?
Hello?
Let's try the staff door.
It's past curfew,
everything will be locked.
Miss Johnson's new rules.
Ah, we can sleep in the stables.
It's freezing and they'd miss us.
MAVIS COUGHS And you're not well.
I'm fine.
No, you're not. Come on.
It's really nothing to worry about.
Goodnight, Sister.
Oh, thank goodness
the staff door was open.
See, I told you that in
this bit, it was definitely,
definitely the top note
that you hit, I told you.
You silly, silly girls.
I think Mavis caught a chill,
Miss Johnson. We missed the bus.
You brought this on yourselves!
This is what happens
when you disobey my rules.
To the san.
Now!
Mavis, you have a fever.
You'll be staying in the san
tonight. Into bed with you.
I think I've lost my voice.
Laryngitis.
Not a word, do not speak
or you could end up losing
that beautiful voice forever.
Best medicine is rest.
The next best...
..cod liver oil.
Open wide.
Yes.
Oh...
Miss Venables.
Miss Venables!
I'm so sorry to
have kept you waiting.
Oh, not at all, um,
I thought Mavis might
be needing this.
You're too kind.
Oh, it's my pleasure.
And it means
I can deliver these in person.
I've spoken to the powers that be
and Mavis Allyson and Irene Edwards
are both being offered
a summer school place.
What lovely news.
Thank you very much
for your trouble.
Let's get you home, shall we? Yes.
We arrived just in the nick of time
and, well, we convinced her to stay
and she gave us a piece to play
and even though it wasn't the one
we practised, we did it and...
We're awfully excited.
We think she might
offer us both a place.
GIRLS CHATTER EXCITEDLY
Oh, that is amazing.
I expect you all know why I'm here.
ALL: Yes, Mr Johnson.
I am deeply disappointed in you all.
The freedoms you have
are only possible through trust.
You have made it clear
that I cannot trust you.
Pass me your head of form badge.
You put Irene and Mavis in danger.
And Jean...
..I know that you were involved.
The badge cannot be returned
to you either.
I'm afraid I will have to choose
a new head of form myself.
A girl I may count on,
a truth-teller.
Me?
Yes.
The only girl in this class
with all of the qualities
that Malory Towers seeks in a pupil.
Gwendoline Mary Lacey.
See that everyone
gets to bed immediately.
And lights out.
You heard the head mistress.
It's bedtime - NOW.
Not so fast, Mary Lou.
Turn over my bedcovers, please.
Spit-spot.
And fetch my hot water bottle.
On you go.
The rest of you into bed
and I don't want to hear a peep
out of you until morning.
Otherwise, I'll have you all
reported.
Thank you.
Lights out, Wilhelmina.
Jean, it's lights out now.