A Kind of Spark (2023–…): Season 1, Episode 6 - Nicest village - full transcript
She's totally lost it. Don't
talk about my sister like that.
I'm not like you, or your
crazy sister. That's enough.
Wait. Get off me!
There's a witch in this house.
I'll find her. I always do.
It's Dad. Tell him you're busy.
I kind of want to talk to him.
That's why this memorial
is so important.
This village needs to understand
that it was wrong to judge people
for being different then
and it's wrong now.
Elinor accused Maggie of witchcraft.
Maggie's own sister.
I reckon there's more to this story
than meets the eye.
This is black magic.
Very potent.
Whoever did this means me harm.
The witch may come back.
Go to the tree and keep watch.
Aye, sir.
If anyone comes that way,
bring them to me.
What happened to Keedie
at the party
made me realise just how much
Juniper needs this memorial.
To show that there's nothing wrong
with being different.
Being different isn't a crime.
It never has been. Too right.
And if the council won't pay for it,
we'll raise the money ourselves.
What do you think? That is the
symbol from the old witch tree.
Hopefully, it's not some
kind of deadly curse.
SMOKE ALARM SOUNDS
Ah!
Are you OK? Are you? Yeah!
Sorry!
It was me. I burnt the cake.
Don't tell your father,
I'll never hear the end of it.
What's all this?
Another one.
I don't know what Mr Macintosh
was thinking,
hiring the hall out
to the Darrow family.
Especially with the Nicest Village
competition today.
If he breaks our four-year winning
streak, he'll have me to answer to.
What are these girls up to now?
This letter will get us
the help we need.
The mayor in Cranley
is a friend of my father.
He'll recognise the seal.
Take Flint.
But he's your favourite horse.
He's the fastest and the safest.
My groom will bring him
to the edge of the wood,
saddled and ready to ride.
You're planning to ride?
It is a perfect day for it.
This house is the only
place we are safe.
You are not to leave.
No-one is.
And then Addie basically made out
like I had some kind of problem
in front of everyone. Really?
I was only helping Keedie.
You could tell Nina
was really grateful.
But I thought she told you to leave?
She told everyone to leave.
It wasn't just me.
Erm, anyway, no-one will
be thinking about that.
They'll be too busy thinking
about how pretty you look
in your Queen of Juniper crown.
You really think so? Yeah.
Definitely.
I can't believe
they picked me again.
I mean, it's getting embarrassing.
How long are you planning on
keeping us imprisoned here?
Until that witch finder
is gone for good.
And how are you so sure
that we're safe here anyway?
I've made certain arrangements.
Beth?!
I'll be all right in a minute.
What's wrong with her?
She doesn't have a fever.
She's very pale.
It came on out of nowhere,
she was fine a moment ago.
Like magic. We must send her
to bed immediately.
You really are very pale.
It's flour, Miss.
Yo, Mr Mac!
Woo, woo, woo! Woo!
Miss Darrow, what is all this?
Oh, well, you remember
the witch memorial?
How could I forget?
We're trying to raise the money
ourselves to save us dipping
into the council budget.
Which we know is for
"very important village business".
It's the Nicest Village
competition today. We know.
We're expecting a lot of visitors.
We know.
We're going to give them
a chance to find out about
Juniper's real history,
not its history
of perfect flower arranging.
Just...
..try not to cause any trouble.
Please.
Hear ye! Hear ye!
What do you think?
What are you wearing?
I'm Juniper's town crier.
I do it every year.
Has Nina seen you? Not yet.
Does she need me to make
an announcement? I doubt it.
Frank, we need you to draw
attention to the main event.
Come along.
What is your boy wearing? What?
Oh, he's a town crier.
He does it every year.
Apparently.
It's definitely a look.
I'd never let my boyfriend
go out looking like that.
Purse your lips.
Imagine if your followers found out.
I love Frank. You know I do.
But do you really want to be the
girl with the guy with the bell?
Oh, my goodness!
You look perfect!
Do I really?
Don't forget to mention the business
when you get your crown, darling.
Perfection really sells.
Nina Darrow, don't think
I don't see you hiding over there.
Spare a little change for
the witches? No, thank you.
Can I interest you in... No. Nope?
Hey, Keedie!
We're OK here,
if you want to go and hang out.
I'm fine.
But Mr Paterson's inside.
He's a responsible adult. Sort of.
I said I'm fine.
Is this cos of what happened
at the party?
You could just... You could just
tell your friends you're autistic.
I know it's annoying
to have to explain, but
I'm sure they won't mind.
Stop telling me what to do, OK?
Judges...
..welcome to Juniper.
The displays are all this way.
Follow me.
Not a single taker.
Or a single donation.
Or a single visitor.
Er, guys? That's not strictly true.
Miriam Jensen!
It tastes good.
That's all that matters!
And luckily, Bess isn't the only one
representing Team Darrow.
You never made that!
I absolutely did.
It's a family recipe.
We've been making this cake
in Juniper for 1,000 years.
Well, maybe not 1,000,
but it's not far off.
He's right.
I remember your gran making
that exact cake, James.
Iona! I heard you were back!
Your Audrey and my Addie
are thick as thieves.
Audrey never mentioned
she made a friend.
Then again, she doesn't talk
to me about much at the moment.
Are you here with, erm...
Hot Michael.
What? I seem to remember you
calling him that, Bess.
Yeah. We split.
Oh, I'm... I'm so sorry.
Don't be. Best thing that
happened to me and Audrey.
I'll tell you all the
gory details some time.
I'm going to check out
the jam stall.
Oh, it's so good to see you.
So, Hot Michael's back
on the market. Stop it!
We were thinking about
getting some badges made.
You could have one if you...
If you were into badges?
Forget it.
This is their big day, you know.
When they all get a pat
on the back for being nice.
You're doing yourself no favours
at all. We need this memorial.
I know you think so, too.
Oh, you're getting airs and graces
now you're friends
with the Fraser girl.
What? Maggie?
I'm talking about this one.
Me? You're Fraser stock
and it shows.
Wait, Audrey's a Fraser?
My surname's Gladstone.
This is way back. Several
generations ago. Ask your mother!
Audrey, this is amazing!
I can't believe it.
You're a Fraser
and you didn't even know.
Yeah, well, turns out there's
a lot of stuff my mum conveniently
forgets to tell me about.
Audrey!
I've got jams!
Lose my dad,
gain an ancient relative.
So, Maggie was your great,
great, great, great,
great times a million grandma.
Or something like that.
That is so cool.
I guess.
You know, I really see her in you.
She was so brave. So kind.
She always knew what to do.
Yeah.
How is she?
You've never much cared
for Beth before.
It's all this talk of witches.
And magic.
What if there really are witches
here in Juniper?
And what if one of them
made Beth sick?
Quinn would have us believe that
every woman in the world has
evil crackling in her fingertips.
But if it were true,
could they only do harm?
Even if they were trying
to protect people.
How do you think it works?
There is no such thing as witches,
Elinor.
Don't let Quinn get in your head.
Come on, we don't spend
much time together,
and I had a few questions
about embroidery.
You hate embroidery.
My feelings about it have changed.
Ya!
Remind me again why Emily's
Queen of Juniper every year?
Oh, I don't know.
Maybe it's because her mother
sponsors the entire event.
Ladies, lots of investment
properties out there. Call me.
It's going well, isn't it? So far.
Hopefully, Mr Laird hasn't
cornered them about cows
and they've managed to avoid
the latest Darrow family nonsense.
No, no, I warned them
to be on their best behaviour.
We won't have any trouble.
Do you know about
the Juniper witches?
Frank, would you do the honours?
Find out about local history!
BELL RINGS
This will be interesting.
Hello, Juniper!
If you'd like to gather round, it's
time to crown our wonderful Queen.
Ooh!
You look amazing.
I know.
Want a hand? I'm good, thanks.
Honestly, it's no bother.
I just don't want to get in the way
of your town crier duties.
That's all.
The Queen's about to be crowned.
She looks perfect.
You've got some serious skills,
Nina.
A big thank you to our wonderful
band of volunteers.
Juniper is so weird.
But it's home, right?
Erm, I've been thinking.
If this really was Maggie's,
then, erm...
..you ought to have it.
I don't want it.
But it's your birth right.
No, but I said no!
..A delightful young lady
called Emily Parks.
CHEERING
She really does sum up
the spirit of our little village.
And here she is!
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Speech! Speech!
What's this?
Oh, that's not part
of the official display.
I used to love witches!
Come on, let's take a look.
Oh, don't... Wait. Now, look...
Wait. Wait a sec...
The crowning of the Queen
is really a lovely moment.
You haven't mentioned the business!
Frank! Use your bell!
Sorry, I don't do requests.
Hello and welcome!
What's all this about?
Well, we are raising money
for an amazing memorial
right here in Juniper.
For the witches.
Who weren't actually witches.
Just regular people who were
killed just for being different.
I know.
It's horrible, isn't it?
Oh, you've found
Adeline's little stall!
She's really become quite
the expert on witches.
Can't think about anything else,
isn't that right, Adeline?
Erm, I suppose.
She's passionate about it.
What's wrong with that?
Nothing at all. I just popped over
to put in my little donation.
Every little helps.
I'm so sorry about that.
Juniper is a wonderful,
warm, welcoming place,
but certain families seem intent on
taking advantage of our good nature.
Greta Murphy saves the day.
Again.
I'm proud of you for trying.
Thank you, judges!
Well, that was a bit of a mess,
wasn't it?
I'm sorry, Mum.
What's the point in paying
all that money
if the Queen
can't get her words out?
Luckily, Miss Murphy managed to slip
the judges one of my cards.
You girls can make your
own way home, can't you?
I've got a bit of business
to finish up here.
You can stop ignoring me now.
The bell is safely locked away.
Until next year.
I wasn't ignoring you. I was busy.
Right.
Hey, Nina. You coming?
Want me to walk you home? I promise
not to make any public declarations!
I said I'd walk with Heather.
Sure. Erm, maybe I'll see you later?
Yeah. Maybe.
The path of true love isn't
supposed to run smooth, Frank.
I mean, I just hands down beat
my wife at a cake competition.
I'm a dead man.
OK?
I'm fine, how are you?
No masking.
I upset Audrey.
I wondered where she went.
I know I don't always...
..understand.
But it was really strange.
I was just talking about the Frasers
and she just left.
People are complicated sometimes.
What's this? Give me that.
It's a cheque. Is that, like, money?
It is money.
It's for £1,000!
You're joking? No! I'm not!
And even better,
check out the name.
Miriam Jensen!
But she hates us.
I told you people are complicated.
This means we have enough
for the memorial! Yeah!
We don't have to ask the council!
Mr Macintosh has lost his grip.
This village will go to rack
and ruin, unless we act now.
Juniper needs proper leadership.
A council chairman
we can all rely on.
I'll back you.
We all will.
Thank you.
That means such a lot.
I really feel I could make
a difference round here.
Make things better.
Nicer.
It's the maid from the Fraser house.
I found this on her.
"Sir, I write to you
from the village of Juniper.
"A witch hunter has arrived and
is causing the people suffering."
What is wrong with these people?
I'm just trying to help!
Yeah, it wasn't written by a serving
girl either, that's for sure.
She's working for someone.
But who?
She's not telling.
Oh, I'll get it out of her.
I always do.
talk about my sister like that.
I'm not like you, or your
crazy sister. That's enough.
Wait. Get off me!
There's a witch in this house.
I'll find her. I always do.
It's Dad. Tell him you're busy.
I kind of want to talk to him.
That's why this memorial
is so important.
This village needs to understand
that it was wrong to judge people
for being different then
and it's wrong now.
Elinor accused Maggie of witchcraft.
Maggie's own sister.
I reckon there's more to this story
than meets the eye.
This is black magic.
Very potent.
Whoever did this means me harm.
The witch may come back.
Go to the tree and keep watch.
Aye, sir.
If anyone comes that way,
bring them to me.
What happened to Keedie
at the party
made me realise just how much
Juniper needs this memorial.
To show that there's nothing wrong
with being different.
Being different isn't a crime.
It never has been. Too right.
And if the council won't pay for it,
we'll raise the money ourselves.
What do you think? That is the
symbol from the old witch tree.
Hopefully, it's not some
kind of deadly curse.
SMOKE ALARM SOUNDS
Ah!
Are you OK? Are you? Yeah!
Sorry!
It was me. I burnt the cake.
Don't tell your father,
I'll never hear the end of it.
What's all this?
Another one.
I don't know what Mr Macintosh
was thinking,
hiring the hall out
to the Darrow family.
Especially with the Nicest Village
competition today.
If he breaks our four-year winning
streak, he'll have me to answer to.
What are these girls up to now?
This letter will get us
the help we need.
The mayor in Cranley
is a friend of my father.
He'll recognise the seal.
Take Flint.
But he's your favourite horse.
He's the fastest and the safest.
My groom will bring him
to the edge of the wood,
saddled and ready to ride.
You're planning to ride?
It is a perfect day for it.
This house is the only
place we are safe.
You are not to leave.
No-one is.
And then Addie basically made out
like I had some kind of problem
in front of everyone. Really?
I was only helping Keedie.
You could tell Nina
was really grateful.
But I thought she told you to leave?
She told everyone to leave.
It wasn't just me.
Erm, anyway, no-one will
be thinking about that.
They'll be too busy thinking
about how pretty you look
in your Queen of Juniper crown.
You really think so? Yeah.
Definitely.
I can't believe
they picked me again.
I mean, it's getting embarrassing.
How long are you planning on
keeping us imprisoned here?
Until that witch finder
is gone for good.
And how are you so sure
that we're safe here anyway?
I've made certain arrangements.
Beth?!
I'll be all right in a minute.
What's wrong with her?
She doesn't have a fever.
She's very pale.
It came on out of nowhere,
she was fine a moment ago.
Like magic. We must send her
to bed immediately.
You really are very pale.
It's flour, Miss.
Yo, Mr Mac!
Woo, woo, woo! Woo!
Miss Darrow, what is all this?
Oh, well, you remember
the witch memorial?
How could I forget?
We're trying to raise the money
ourselves to save us dipping
into the council budget.
Which we know is for
"very important village business".
It's the Nicest Village
competition today. We know.
We're expecting a lot of visitors.
We know.
We're going to give them
a chance to find out about
Juniper's real history,
not its history
of perfect flower arranging.
Just...
..try not to cause any trouble.
Please.
Hear ye! Hear ye!
What do you think?
What are you wearing?
I'm Juniper's town crier.
I do it every year.
Has Nina seen you? Not yet.
Does she need me to make
an announcement? I doubt it.
Frank, we need you to draw
attention to the main event.
Come along.
What is your boy wearing? What?
Oh, he's a town crier.
He does it every year.
Apparently.
It's definitely a look.
I'd never let my boyfriend
go out looking like that.
Purse your lips.
Imagine if your followers found out.
I love Frank. You know I do.
But do you really want to be the
girl with the guy with the bell?
Oh, my goodness!
You look perfect!
Do I really?
Don't forget to mention the business
when you get your crown, darling.
Perfection really sells.
Nina Darrow, don't think
I don't see you hiding over there.
Spare a little change for
the witches? No, thank you.
Can I interest you in... No. Nope?
Hey, Keedie!
We're OK here,
if you want to go and hang out.
I'm fine.
But Mr Paterson's inside.
He's a responsible adult. Sort of.
I said I'm fine.
Is this cos of what happened
at the party?
You could just... You could just
tell your friends you're autistic.
I know it's annoying
to have to explain, but
I'm sure they won't mind.
Stop telling me what to do, OK?
Judges...
..welcome to Juniper.
The displays are all this way.
Follow me.
Not a single taker.
Or a single donation.
Or a single visitor.
Er, guys? That's not strictly true.
Miriam Jensen!
It tastes good.
That's all that matters!
And luckily, Bess isn't the only one
representing Team Darrow.
You never made that!
I absolutely did.
It's a family recipe.
We've been making this cake
in Juniper for 1,000 years.
Well, maybe not 1,000,
but it's not far off.
He's right.
I remember your gran making
that exact cake, James.
Iona! I heard you were back!
Your Audrey and my Addie
are thick as thieves.
Audrey never mentioned
she made a friend.
Then again, she doesn't talk
to me about much at the moment.
Are you here with, erm...
Hot Michael.
What? I seem to remember you
calling him that, Bess.
Yeah. We split.
Oh, I'm... I'm so sorry.
Don't be. Best thing that
happened to me and Audrey.
I'll tell you all the
gory details some time.
I'm going to check out
the jam stall.
Oh, it's so good to see you.
So, Hot Michael's back
on the market. Stop it!
We were thinking about
getting some badges made.
You could have one if you...
If you were into badges?
Forget it.
This is their big day, you know.
When they all get a pat
on the back for being nice.
You're doing yourself no favours
at all. We need this memorial.
I know you think so, too.
Oh, you're getting airs and graces
now you're friends
with the Fraser girl.
What? Maggie?
I'm talking about this one.
Me? You're Fraser stock
and it shows.
Wait, Audrey's a Fraser?
My surname's Gladstone.
This is way back. Several
generations ago. Ask your mother!
Audrey, this is amazing!
I can't believe it.
You're a Fraser
and you didn't even know.
Yeah, well, turns out there's
a lot of stuff my mum conveniently
forgets to tell me about.
Audrey!
I've got jams!
Lose my dad,
gain an ancient relative.
So, Maggie was your great,
great, great, great,
great times a million grandma.
Or something like that.
That is so cool.
I guess.
You know, I really see her in you.
She was so brave. So kind.
She always knew what to do.
Yeah.
How is she?
You've never much cared
for Beth before.
It's all this talk of witches.
And magic.
What if there really are witches
here in Juniper?
And what if one of them
made Beth sick?
Quinn would have us believe that
every woman in the world has
evil crackling in her fingertips.
But if it were true,
could they only do harm?
Even if they were trying
to protect people.
How do you think it works?
There is no such thing as witches,
Elinor.
Don't let Quinn get in your head.
Come on, we don't spend
much time together,
and I had a few questions
about embroidery.
You hate embroidery.
My feelings about it have changed.
Ya!
Remind me again why Emily's
Queen of Juniper every year?
Oh, I don't know.
Maybe it's because her mother
sponsors the entire event.
Ladies, lots of investment
properties out there. Call me.
It's going well, isn't it? So far.
Hopefully, Mr Laird hasn't
cornered them about cows
and they've managed to avoid
the latest Darrow family nonsense.
No, no, I warned them
to be on their best behaviour.
We won't have any trouble.
Do you know about
the Juniper witches?
Frank, would you do the honours?
Find out about local history!
BELL RINGS
This will be interesting.
Hello, Juniper!
If you'd like to gather round, it's
time to crown our wonderful Queen.
Ooh!
You look amazing.
I know.
Want a hand? I'm good, thanks.
Honestly, it's no bother.
I just don't want to get in the way
of your town crier duties.
That's all.
The Queen's about to be crowned.
She looks perfect.
You've got some serious skills,
Nina.
A big thank you to our wonderful
band of volunteers.
Juniper is so weird.
But it's home, right?
Erm, I've been thinking.
If this really was Maggie's,
then, erm...
..you ought to have it.
I don't want it.
But it's your birth right.
No, but I said no!
..A delightful young lady
called Emily Parks.
CHEERING
She really does sum up
the spirit of our little village.
And here she is!
CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
Speech! Speech!
What's this?
Oh, that's not part
of the official display.
I used to love witches!
Come on, let's take a look.
Oh, don't... Wait. Now, look...
Wait. Wait a sec...
The crowning of the Queen
is really a lovely moment.
You haven't mentioned the business!
Frank! Use your bell!
Sorry, I don't do requests.
Hello and welcome!
What's all this about?
Well, we are raising money
for an amazing memorial
right here in Juniper.
For the witches.
Who weren't actually witches.
Just regular people who were
killed just for being different.
I know.
It's horrible, isn't it?
Oh, you've found
Adeline's little stall!
She's really become quite
the expert on witches.
Can't think about anything else,
isn't that right, Adeline?
Erm, I suppose.
She's passionate about it.
What's wrong with that?
Nothing at all. I just popped over
to put in my little donation.
Every little helps.
I'm so sorry about that.
Juniper is a wonderful,
warm, welcoming place,
but certain families seem intent on
taking advantage of our good nature.
Greta Murphy saves the day.
Again.
I'm proud of you for trying.
Thank you, judges!
Well, that was a bit of a mess,
wasn't it?
I'm sorry, Mum.
What's the point in paying
all that money
if the Queen
can't get her words out?
Luckily, Miss Murphy managed to slip
the judges one of my cards.
You girls can make your
own way home, can't you?
I've got a bit of business
to finish up here.
You can stop ignoring me now.
The bell is safely locked away.
Until next year.
I wasn't ignoring you. I was busy.
Right.
Hey, Nina. You coming?
Want me to walk you home? I promise
not to make any public declarations!
I said I'd walk with Heather.
Sure. Erm, maybe I'll see you later?
Yeah. Maybe.
The path of true love isn't
supposed to run smooth, Frank.
I mean, I just hands down beat
my wife at a cake competition.
I'm a dead man.
OK?
I'm fine, how are you?
No masking.
I upset Audrey.
I wondered where she went.
I know I don't always...
..understand.
But it was really strange.
I was just talking about the Frasers
and she just left.
People are complicated sometimes.
What's this? Give me that.
It's a cheque. Is that, like, money?
It is money.
It's for £1,000!
You're joking? No! I'm not!
And even better,
check out the name.
Miriam Jensen!
But she hates us.
I told you people are complicated.
This means we have enough
for the memorial! Yeah!
We don't have to ask the council!
Mr Macintosh has lost his grip.
This village will go to rack
and ruin, unless we act now.
Juniper needs proper leadership.
A council chairman
we can all rely on.
I'll back you.
We all will.
Thank you.
That means such a lot.
I really feel I could make
a difference round here.
Make things better.
Nicer.
It's the maid from the Fraser house.
I found this on her.
"Sir, I write to you
from the village of Juniper.
"A witch hunter has arrived and
is causing the people suffering."
What is wrong with these people?
I'm just trying to help!
Yeah, it wasn't written by a serving
girl either, that's for sure.
She's working for someone.
But who?
She's not telling.
Oh, I'll get it out of her.
I always do.