Berkeley Square (1998–…): Season 1, Episode 2 - Hide and Seek - full transcript
* Subtitles custom made by
Jos Carrera for his beautiful bride *
You daft great lumux.
What have you done now?
Hello Auntie.
It's not a problem.
Just let me stay here a day or
two till the fuss dies down.
So what then?
Go back down to Limehouse?
You think they'll have forgotten you
killed Lenny Flynn by then, do ya?
Come on Mags.
Let him finish.
If I could just get up to Liverpool.
Liverpool?
Get in a boat to America.
I'll never see you again.
How are you gonna pay your passage?
No use looking at me.
I used up what little I
had on your Auntie Kane.
It's a bit of an embarrasment
with the law.
Your mum stood bail.
Before I brought her here as Cook
Oh, if the law comes sniffing around...
You won't be the only one
up to your neck in it.
Sorry.
Why should they though?
He can be brought up
as Ned Jones, hasn't he?
You haven't told anyone your
mum works here, have you?
No.
So, who's to make
the connection?
And if it's a bit of
cash he's after...
Well, I got your got you a job, didn't I?
What?
Shut up, we're thinking.
What are we gonna do with
him for now, though?
The house will be crawling like
an anthill in a minute.
I've got just the place.
Charles is 3 months old.
Hello.
He can't talk yet.
I thought there were four children.
Master Henry and Master Nathaniel are
away at school.
This way.
Good morning.
Good morning, Nanny Simmons
This is Randall, the new nursemaid.
Say good morning to her.
Good morning, Randall.
Good morning, and what's your name?
Master Albert George Hutchinson
Five Berkely...
Randall knows the address, Albert.
Just a name will do.
It's very nice to meet you.
Now then...
Hands?
Good.
You may choose one toy.
Take it to the table.
Shall I pick him up now?
What for?
He's crying?
You obviously know nothing about babies.
If you pick them up every time they cry,
they'll think they can take advantage
whenever they like.
I'll be back in an hour.
Morning Nanny
Settling in alright?
Yes, thank you.
I've just left a note for you on the
nursery table.
Thank you
Who's it from?
You're sweetheart?
I doubt it.
Why?
Ain't you got a sweetheart?
I'm far too busy with my work.
Now, if you'd excuse me...
Bad luck crossing on the stairs, Nanny.
What's your name?
Pat Keegan.
What's yours?
Mr. Keegan, I dislike bad
behavior in children and footmen.
Oh!
What's been going on?
Nothing.
Harriet?
He said that some wicked ogre was going
come and eat me up for supper.
Well that was very unkind.
Tom knows perfectly well there's no such
thing as ogres, wicked or otherwise.
And if you're gonna
tease like that, we'll
have to stop having
stories at bedtime altogether.
Did the footman leave a note for me?
No.
Really?
How curious.
He said he did.
Oh well, I dare say I'll find
it when you've gone.
Alright now, get ready or
you'll be late for Miss Turner.
Miss Turner's got croup.
There's no lessons today.
Really?
How do you know that, I wonder?
It was in the note.
That would be the note that didn't come,
would it?
Now Tom, what on earth was
the point of all that?
Come on, let's not sit around here.
I tell you what.
Should we play a game?
With all the extra entertaining
for the coronation
Mr. Potter and I would
like permission to
have some extra staff,
if you please, ma'am.
What sort of staff?
Cook could use another couple of
girls to rough vegetables
and another footman in the front hall
would be advantageous.
Get the girls, by all means, Mrs. McClusky.
But I think we have enough
footmen as it is.
Yes ma'am.
45 Tigers.
46 Lions.
47 Camels.
48 Giants
49 Monkeys
We're coming Tommy.
Coming to find you.
Ready or not.
Nanny!
Tom?
Tom, what is the matter?
There's a man in the storeroom
What?
It's an ogre he was eating something.
Oh I see.
No, I mean there really is.
I saw him.
He's huge.
That's quite enough, Tom.
It's horrid to keep
frightening Harriet like this.
I'm not.
There's a man in the storeroom.
Come and see for yourself.
Very well.
In here.
Well, open the door please, Tom.
Very well.
There, you see.
Nothing and nobody to be scared of.
But I saw him.
I thought it would be a
treat this morning
to play a game since
your governess is ill.
But if all you can do is tell lies
and upset Harriet,
I think you should do some
silent reading instead.
um Mrs. Collins, is absolutely necessary
for Ivo to wear all those under things?
There's always the danger of chills...
Bless you.
You seem to have caught one yourself.
It's just a little tickle, your Ladyship.
Oh dear.
In that case do you feel confident enough
to take Ivo to the park by yourself?
Oh yes, your Ladyship.
Nanny showed me how to do it all nicely.
There's no need...
No, no, no
I would prefer it.
Besides, you must
look after yourself.
Very well, your Ladyship.
Thank you.
You'll pass me his things
and I will dress Master Ivo properly.
We don't want to catch measles, do we?
No, we don't.
The cook has prepared the cake as
directed, sir.
Good, splendid.
Tell her I'm jolly grateful.
Sir.
You've ordered a special
cake for your sister?
Oh, good Lord, no.
Old Stick eats absolutely anything.
No, it's Nanny's birthday.
What? Today?
Tomorrow.
It's quite a big occasion
when we were small.
Iced cakes with little whatnots on top.
Crystallized violets.
Thought as it was Nanny's 70th,
we make it a bit of a thing of it.
Oh, how nice.
Just the children, you know.
Annabelle and me.
Oh
Rather foolish, I dare say,
but it's bit of a family ritual, you see.
You don't mind, do you.
No, of course not.
Afternoon, Nanny.
Afternoon, Nanny.
Grand music, isn't it?
Yeah.
We've got a band in our village
but it ain't like this.
No?
No.
Don't all sound the same, like they do.
My dad says he thinks they're not even
playing the same tune half the time.
My name is Matty Wickham, by the way.
I'm nanny to the St. Johns in
Berkeley Square.
Oh, I'm there too.
With the Scammons?
Well, that is, the Earl and
Constance Lamson-Scribener.
Really?
Only nursemaid, though.
I'm Lydia Weston.
How do you do?
Very nicely, thank you.
And this is little Master, Ivo.
Oh, has he been poorly?
No, why?
Nothing, I just wondered.
He seems well wrapped up, that's all.
That's the way Nanny Collins
says to do it but
I dunno.
She goes on about fresh air
being good
so I open the windows then she shuts them
again and says that drafts give him measles.
How old is your Nanny Collins?
About 150?
Has a straight edge, but there, look.
What's he doing in here?
Finishing his puzzle, Mrs Simmons.
And why isn't he resting
after his luncheon?
Oh, well, Charles is asleep but
Bertie wasn't tired.
That's not the point.
I work very hard
and I like to have some peace
in the afternoons.
Well, maybe I take him out for an hour.
Out where?
For a walk to the park.
What park?
The one around the corner.
I came through the other day.
It seems very respectable.
It would get some fresh air into him.
He would sleep better at night.
Very well.
He's not to run around or make
an exhibition of himself.
Of course not, Mrs. Simmons.
He's not to talk to common children.
No, Mrs. Simmons.
And you're to keep him on the path.
One ounce of mud in my nursery
and there'll be trouble.
Yes, Mrs. Simmons.
Come on, Master Albert.
Get your hat.
There's a pond in the park over the road.
With ducks?
With loads of ducks.
Oh, should we take that with us?
You don't like sailing boats?
Yes, but...
Then that's what we'll do.
Come on.
They're here for the coronation.
Hello darling, how are you doing?
Jack?
I'll be off then.
Sorry, I didn't realize you're
expecting your young man.
My brother.
Jack, I'd like you to meet
Miss Lydia Weston
who works near me.
It's my pleasure.
How'd you do?
And this is my little girl, Harriet St. John.
He's the one that wrote
the poem for Tom.
Will you make one for me?
Harriet, eh?
Hmm, let's see, um.
I'm a little bit in love with Harry.
Harry is the man for me.
Stop it.
What's wrong with that, ay?
Tom.
Would you sing that song again, please?
Again?
Well, since it's you.
I'm a little bit
in love with Harry
Harry is the man for me.
In his bright red coat and
his ten bob note
Tom, my brother Jack's turned up.
Would you like to come and meet him?
I've just been promised a go with that.
and even I'm not supposed
to have a go with it.
What?
It's a precious ornament for
looking at.
Why didn't you say when I said to bring it?
I'm not allowed to answer back.
Albert, put your pajamas on go
and go straight to bed.
But he hasn't had any tea.
Nor will he.
Wicked disobedient little boys
don't deserve tea.
But Mrs. Simmons, it's my fault
we took the boat out.
I didn't know he wasn't allowed
and he didn't like to say.
And ignorant maids who get
beyond themselves do not deserve supper.
Oh, Mrs. Simmons.
And those who answer back can find
another position as soon as soon as they like.
Yes, Mrs. Simmons.
This afternoon, you'd never seen
so many foreigners.
Africans, all sorts.
And I hope you didn't stare
or speak to any of them.
No, Nanny, course not.
The only people I spoke to are my friends.
Friends?
Only other nannies.
One is head nurse to the St. Johns
down the road,
and the other one is the new
nursemaid at number five.
Both Berkeley Square, same as us.
Wonder how they found her so quickly.
I told her about the job when...
When I met her the other day.
Met her?
Yes, ma'am.
Did you know her?
No, ma'am.
You send a total stranger for a
post in a respectable house?
Yes, ma'am
What did you think you were doing?
She could be anybody.
She could have a disease.
She could have been in prison.
She could be a thief, for all we know.
Oh, you stupid girl.
Whatever am I going to do?
I'm not stupid and you don't
have to do nothing.
She's perfectly alright or they wouldn't
have given her the job, would they?
I know I'm only learning.
Yes, Lydia.
You are only learning.
And the first thing you learn is that a
fretful nurse makes a fretful baby.
I shall feed him while you go
away and calm yourself.
Yes, Nanny.
Harry, overcoming of pets.
They say Sara Beaumont is
absolutely terrific in the part.
Never believe that she was 58.
You know how I feel about older women.
Are you suggesting
that I look 58?
No, I am suggesting I shall die of a
broken heart if I don't see you tonight.
Oh nonsense.
Well, have supper with me then
if you don't want to
go to the theatre.
Please?
Harry. I can't.
I must spend one evening with my husband.
What on earth for?
Wouldn't you rather be with me?
Of course, I would but...
Well, then.
They serve excellent caviar at the Hewett
and they have very discreet
private dining rooms.
The wicked ogre opened his mouth to show
his big sharp teeth
Nanny?
Alright, I think we've all had
quite enough scary things.
Didn't anybody ever show you how to
get rid of scary things?
You have to do this.
Angels above me and angels below
keep me quite safely wherever I go.
Pringle?
What the matter?
Pringle?
Whatever's going on?
Nothing.
Yes, there is.
Come on, tell me what's happened?
It's Keegan.
What, the footman?
Please, tell me what's happened?
He shut me in the linen cupboard.
Oh.
And he knows I don't like
being in the dark.
And he was laughing.
I thought he liked me.
Alright, come on.
It's over now.
I'll deal with it.
Could I have a word please, Mrs. McClusky?
As long as I don't have to
stop what I'm doing.
Or perhaps it's Mr. Potter
I should be speaking to.
What about?
One of the underfootman, Patrick Keegan.
Not only was he extremely
impertinent to me this morning
but now has actually managed to reduce
Pringle to tears.
Do you have authority in
this matter or does Mr. Potter?
I'll do the hiring and firing in
this house, Nanny Wickham.
With Mr. Potter's approval.
Well, I would like him reprimanded, please.
I'll not have the nursery upset like that.
I'm very sorry have been
troubled, Nanny Wickham.
Very sorry, indeed.
I shall see to it personally.
Thank you
This very evening.
Come in.
I thought you were dining out tonight.
No, I've changed my mind.
I'm staying at home.
Why don't you join me?
Well then.
What sparkling entertainment are you
indulging in this evening?
I'm going to see Sarah Bernhardt
in La Dame aux Camélias.
I'm told it's excellent.
Are you?
I'm told it's about a (unknown)
Drvier, turn around please.
Angels above me and angels below.
keep me quite safely wherever I go.
Shhh, don't worry.
I'm not gonna hurt you.
Who are you?
I'm a friend, Tom, not a foe.
How do you know my name?
Well,
it's my business to know all sorts things.
Like I'll know you're a very brave young
man coming up here at dead of night.
I told Nanny about you.
But she didn't believe me.
That's women for you, Tom
but maybe it's for the best.
because women ain't very good
at keeping secrets.
I recon I can trust you not to tell
anyone else about me.
Why shouldn't I?
Cause you'll spoil everything if you do.
My mission will be ruined.
Mission?
Are you a spy?
Can't say anymore, alright?
Alright.
How long has he been crying?
About 10 minutes.
You alright?
Yes.
You should've woken me earlier.
She's locked us in.
Oh, for pity's sake.
No, I shouldn't. Honest.
I got to be up in...
What's the time?
Half past midnight.
I got to be up in four and a half hours.
Now, is it...
What I was trying to say, Patrick is
I don't mind you making nice at the girls.
if I was to dig deep down,
they don't mind neither.
What's all the fuss about it?
The way you do it.
Here's to the Queen.
The Queen.
Nobody minds a few discreet arrangements.
But you gotta be clever.
Gotta use your charm.
Can't have people complaining
all over the place, could we?
Cheers.
Keegan!
Potter, where the devil's Keegan?
I don't know, sir.
And where the devil's my hot water?
Hasn't Keegan brought it up, sir?
Well, I wouldn't be standing here like
this if he had, would I?
I do beg your pardon, sir.
I'll see to it straightaway.
Do that.
Have you any idea what time it is?
Oh my God!
You've gone too far this time, Keegan.
You've upset Nanny.
You've upset Pringle.
and now you've neglected your duties.
You are dismissed.
Master Albert and Master Charles, madam.
Thank you, Nanny Simmons.
Good morning, Mama.
Hello darling.
We must ask Nanny Simmons
to give you a haircut, I think.
Morning, young man.
What have you got to say for yourself?
Good morning, Papa.
Now then, young shaver,
I have a present for you.
Battles of the 19th century.
Got to earn it, mind.
Great generals don't grow on trees.
Got to learn things.
Take responsibility.
Now then.
Commander First Batalion
Rifle Brigade.
Battle of Inkerman
Sir George Cathcart, sir.
Facing colors of the old
Connaught Rangers.
Come on, man.
On parade now, don't you know?
Lincoln Green, sir.
Well done.
You're turning into
a fine young man.
Commanding the troops any day now.
He had been drinking, Mrs. McCluskey.
I could see why he slept in.
But it will be very difficult
losing a footman before the coronation
with the entertaining.
Then find another.
It takes some time to advertise the post.
Interviews.
Do we not know anyone seeking to change?
Well, I do.
But he's never been a
footman before.
Mrs. McCluskey,
I have trained more young footman
than I can count.
And there is some urgency.
Do you think he would accept?
I don't know, Mr Potter.
Shall I ask?
Keep as close to the truth as possible.
You don't boot blacken.
You don't carry in bags.
You don't door opening.
You ain't done table service and
you ain't done private drawing rooms.
What hotel was it?
Blakeston, Smith Street
Five, six months ago so no one can check.
Since then, you've been doing
casual in kitchens.
What about the boy, though?
Tom.
What if he says something?
What choices you got?
Let's finish with this.
There lop.
Not the tash.
Yes the tash.
What a shame the delphiniums
are no longer there.
She just did soon love the color.
She had them brought specially from
Devon, you know.
They didn't seem to like
the London air, I'm afraid, Annabelle
We do find that American bee hyssop
flourish as well, though.
Will you be accompanying us
for luncheon?
As a matter of fact, I've got
the final fitting for my coronation gown.
Besides, I'm sure Nanny Collins
would prefer to be alone with her children.
Nanny Collins, sir.
Many happy returns of the day, Nanny.
What do I say about pride?
Comes before a fall, usually.
Yes, it does.
Even so, I don't think there's a prouder
nanny in the world than me at this moment.
Not over yet, old thing.
We thought we'd take you out
for a special luncheon.
I tell you Annabelle,
as soon as Bergie's got the crown
firmly on his head,
Salisbury will resign as P.M.
You think so?
Oh, yes
About blasted time too,
if you ask me.
I don't think we use language
in the open air, thank you Master George.
Sorry, Nanny.
So, who'll take over? Balfour?
Arntue.
Oh, rightful man.
Do we know Mr. Balfour, dear?
Not well, no.
Then perhaps it would be kinder to reserve
judgment until we know him a
little better, don't you think?
Yes, Nanny.
Do you know, Master George,
I think I could manage a small
slice of that yeast cake.
Do you have a moment?
Well, I need to collect the children in
30 minutes but...
What could I do for you, Mr. Potter?
If you would pretend to be the lady of the
household for me, please.
Oh
Now, plates are carried one at a time
with both hands.
Presented from the left and set
carefully in front of the diner.
Thank you.
No, no, no.
The footman is never acknowledged.
I'm sorry.
Now, please.
Do try and behave naturally.
Again, please.
Very good indeed.
I'll fetch the vegetable tureens
and we'll try with them.
For this I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to put you off.
It's all right.
It's me he's supposed to be
training, not you.
You don't need training to be a lady.
That's the silly thing though, isn't it?
I spend all my time teaching the children
to have good manners
and when they grow up, they're
not supposed to use them.
The children?
Hmm, I'm their Nanny, Matty.
Now, let's see how we get on with this.
Hello darling.
Fancy a swig?
Mr Keegan?
You're drunk!
Yeah, I'm drunk
and out of a job.
And out of a bed.
So, I reckon it's best to stay
drunk, don't you, Nanny?
Still, at least you can't complain
about me anymore.
Unless you want to call the police
and have me arrested, as well as dismissed.
I didn't get you dismissed.
Fancy a drink, kids?
Hurry on now.
I'm very sorry you've been dismissed.
But I assure you it was nothing
to do with me.
Good day, Mr. Keegan.
Hello.
Hello.
You got another one.
Haven't changed jobs already, have you?
No such luck.
Bertie's been kept in to learn a chapter
of the Bible by heart.
You know I've not had supper last night
or breakfast this morning.
I'm so sorry.
Yeah, well next time you hear of a job,
go and keep it to yourself, aye?
I didn't know it was going to be like that.
No, you didn't know anything I'd
never have gone at all
if I'd known it was for a nursemaid.
That's not fair.
Good afternoon
What's the matter?
She says it's my fault
she got into trouble over that stupid boat.
Well, it's not and if you want to know
I got into heaps of trouble for telling
you about that job in the first place.
Well, you'll know better
next time, won't you?
Sorry, Nanny.
I am not Nanny, I'm Hannah Randall.
It's not fair to treat people like that.
No, it's not.
You're not in trouble for
anything, are you?
Not me, no.
They've dismissed one of our footmen.
Don't know why?
They don't always need a reason.
Well, I'm not gonna lose my job.
I'm gonna work hard and get
really good at it.
You like it, do you?
You have never worked on a
farm or your wouldn't ask.
There aren't many jobs where you get
your own bed, three square meals a...
She wasn't allowed any supper or
any breakfast.
What?
Because of that boat?
Yeah, I've been court-martialed.
And you weren't being paid yet either?
Look, there's a tea store over there.
Should I get us something to eat?
That'd be nice.
Listen, um. I'm sorry I shouldn't have
said all those things.
Look, can we start again?
I'd like that very much indeed.
Captain Henry Mason.
So glad you could come, Captain Reece.
I wouldn't have missed it for the world.
Mrs. St. John.
Quick.
Fresh hands and change or we'll be late.
It's a special tea party today.
So best behavior all around.
Harry, please, let me explain.
Shhh
No need to explain.
I can take a hint.
I wasn't...
The children, madame.
How delightful, thank you Nanny Wickam.
We're having such a lovely
musical afternoon.
Would you sing for us?
I just feel awful about it.
Why did you agree in the first place, then?
Because you kept on so.
I can't talk here but...
I'm a little bit in love with Harry.
Harry is the man for me.
With his bright red coat
and his ten bob note,
he's as smart and as
sharp as a man can be.
How dare you allow my children to
humiliate me in public.
I've never heard such impertinence.
I'm very sorry, Mr. St. John.
I agree it was a most unfortunate incident
but what happened was...
On this occasion, our guests were
gracious enough to find the incident amusing
but if there is ever a repetition...
I understand, Madame.
I do hope so.
One moment.
Madame?
Are you new?
Yes, Madame.
Started my duties today, Madame.
What your name?
Edward Jones, Madame.
Very well, carry on.
I thought I said you were to hire
no more footman.
Yes, Madame.
Unfortunately, Nanny complained that Keegan
was behaving badly to the nursery staff.
So, Mr. Potter and I thought it advisable to
replace him before it caused any more trouble.
I see.
Thank you, Mrs. McClusky.
Yes, Madame.
So you're as critical of my staff as I am
of your nursery.
Perhaps we should both consider
very carefully
whether we are indeed suited
to one another.
Yes, Madame.
What happened? What's the matter?
Hello sweetheart.
Come here, gorgeous.
Oh, I gotcha.
Have you missed me?
Oh, you'll be good for nothing in the morning.
What are you doing still up?
Happy birthday, Nanny.
It's a needle case
I didn't know you could
do stitching, Lydia.
My ma learnt me.
Taught, dear.
I didn't know it was your birthday
till just today.
Anyway, yeah, I saw the needle stuck
in your apron
and you always saying about safety
near baby so, uh,
I've just been doing it now.
Many happy returns, Nanny.
Thank you, Lydia.
It's quite acceptable.
I took the underground.
And how are you going to get
back again, huh?
I'll walk.
And not get there until breakfast
is done and gone.
Stupid girl.
I had to see Billy.
For what?
Because I love him.
What if head nurse wakes up
and finds you not there.
End of job, is what gone.
So they'll find somebody else.
And then what would you do?
How you going to feed Billy with no job?
Stupid, stupid girl.
Take a handsome cab, right outside.
I'm sorry.
You can do what you like when I'm gone
but I am going
and I'm taking these with me.
They owe me.
Don't be a fool.
You'll only make things worse for yourself.
How much worse can they get, aye?
If you hadn't whined about me
in the first place.
Oh, my God.
What have you done?
And what, may I ask,
is the meaning of this?
I said no.
Why not?
Surely the police...
No, there's no need.
Right, you.
Don't never try to again
cuz I'll be watching for you.
Understood?
You smug little...
Out.
Master Albert, do not go into
any bed but your own
even if invited.
Sorry, Nanny Simmons.
For future reference, Randall
Master Albert knows perfectly well I do
not encourage babyish behavior in children.
Yes, Mrs. Simmons.
Thank you for not telling on me.
I'm sorry I wasn't there for you.
I had a bad dream.
I was frightened.
Do you have bad dreams often?
Well, next time it happens, you wake me up
and I'll come into your bed. She didn't
say anything about that now, did she?
What if you're not there?
I will be.
Promise.
It's a dreadful way to behave.
What?
Attacking the poor man like that.
He had a knife at ya.
He wouldn't have used it.
I was perfectly capable of
dealing with a situation.
Oh yeah, how?
By calling the police and having
the bloke arrested in jail?
It would have been the proper
way to deal with a thief.
Look, I know you did what you
thought was right but you shouldn't...
Nanny,
Go back to the nursery where you belong.
Jos Carrera for his beautiful bride *
You daft great lumux.
What have you done now?
Hello Auntie.
It's not a problem.
Just let me stay here a day or
two till the fuss dies down.
So what then?
Go back down to Limehouse?
You think they'll have forgotten you
killed Lenny Flynn by then, do ya?
Come on Mags.
Let him finish.
If I could just get up to Liverpool.
Liverpool?
Get in a boat to America.
I'll never see you again.
How are you gonna pay your passage?
No use looking at me.
I used up what little I
had on your Auntie Kane.
It's a bit of an embarrasment
with the law.
Your mum stood bail.
Before I brought her here as Cook
Oh, if the law comes sniffing around...
You won't be the only one
up to your neck in it.
Sorry.
Why should they though?
He can be brought up
as Ned Jones, hasn't he?
You haven't told anyone your
mum works here, have you?
No.
So, who's to make
the connection?
And if it's a bit of
cash he's after...
Well, I got your got you a job, didn't I?
What?
Shut up, we're thinking.
What are we gonna do with
him for now, though?
The house will be crawling like
an anthill in a minute.
I've got just the place.
Charles is 3 months old.
Hello.
He can't talk yet.
I thought there were four children.
Master Henry and Master Nathaniel are
away at school.
This way.
Good morning.
Good morning, Nanny Simmons
This is Randall, the new nursemaid.
Say good morning to her.
Good morning, Randall.
Good morning, and what's your name?
Master Albert George Hutchinson
Five Berkely...
Randall knows the address, Albert.
Just a name will do.
It's very nice to meet you.
Now then...
Hands?
Good.
You may choose one toy.
Take it to the table.
Shall I pick him up now?
What for?
He's crying?
You obviously know nothing about babies.
If you pick them up every time they cry,
they'll think they can take advantage
whenever they like.
I'll be back in an hour.
Morning Nanny
Settling in alright?
Yes, thank you.
I've just left a note for you on the
nursery table.
Thank you
Who's it from?
You're sweetheart?
I doubt it.
Why?
Ain't you got a sweetheart?
I'm far too busy with my work.
Now, if you'd excuse me...
Bad luck crossing on the stairs, Nanny.
What's your name?
Pat Keegan.
What's yours?
Mr. Keegan, I dislike bad
behavior in children and footmen.
Oh!
What's been going on?
Nothing.
Harriet?
He said that some wicked ogre was going
come and eat me up for supper.
Well that was very unkind.
Tom knows perfectly well there's no such
thing as ogres, wicked or otherwise.
And if you're gonna
tease like that, we'll
have to stop having
stories at bedtime altogether.
Did the footman leave a note for me?
No.
Really?
How curious.
He said he did.
Oh well, I dare say I'll find
it when you've gone.
Alright now, get ready or
you'll be late for Miss Turner.
Miss Turner's got croup.
There's no lessons today.
Really?
How do you know that, I wonder?
It was in the note.
That would be the note that didn't come,
would it?
Now Tom, what on earth was
the point of all that?
Come on, let's not sit around here.
I tell you what.
Should we play a game?
With all the extra entertaining
for the coronation
Mr. Potter and I would
like permission to
have some extra staff,
if you please, ma'am.
What sort of staff?
Cook could use another couple of
girls to rough vegetables
and another footman in the front hall
would be advantageous.
Get the girls, by all means, Mrs. McClusky.
But I think we have enough
footmen as it is.
Yes ma'am.
45 Tigers.
46 Lions.
47 Camels.
48 Giants
49 Monkeys
We're coming Tommy.
Coming to find you.
Ready or not.
Nanny!
Tom?
Tom, what is the matter?
There's a man in the storeroom
What?
It's an ogre he was eating something.
Oh I see.
No, I mean there really is.
I saw him.
He's huge.
That's quite enough, Tom.
It's horrid to keep
frightening Harriet like this.
I'm not.
There's a man in the storeroom.
Come and see for yourself.
Very well.
In here.
Well, open the door please, Tom.
Very well.
There, you see.
Nothing and nobody to be scared of.
But I saw him.
I thought it would be a
treat this morning
to play a game since
your governess is ill.
But if all you can do is tell lies
and upset Harriet,
I think you should do some
silent reading instead.
um Mrs. Collins, is absolutely necessary
for Ivo to wear all those under things?
There's always the danger of chills...
Bless you.
You seem to have caught one yourself.
It's just a little tickle, your Ladyship.
Oh dear.
In that case do you feel confident enough
to take Ivo to the park by yourself?
Oh yes, your Ladyship.
Nanny showed me how to do it all nicely.
There's no need...
No, no, no
I would prefer it.
Besides, you must
look after yourself.
Very well, your Ladyship.
Thank you.
You'll pass me his things
and I will dress Master Ivo properly.
We don't want to catch measles, do we?
No, we don't.
The cook has prepared the cake as
directed, sir.
Good, splendid.
Tell her I'm jolly grateful.
Sir.
You've ordered a special
cake for your sister?
Oh, good Lord, no.
Old Stick eats absolutely anything.
No, it's Nanny's birthday.
What? Today?
Tomorrow.
It's quite a big occasion
when we were small.
Iced cakes with little whatnots on top.
Crystallized violets.
Thought as it was Nanny's 70th,
we make it a bit of a thing of it.
Oh, how nice.
Just the children, you know.
Annabelle and me.
Oh
Rather foolish, I dare say,
but it's bit of a family ritual, you see.
You don't mind, do you.
No, of course not.
Afternoon, Nanny.
Afternoon, Nanny.
Grand music, isn't it?
Yeah.
We've got a band in our village
but it ain't like this.
No?
No.
Don't all sound the same, like they do.
My dad says he thinks they're not even
playing the same tune half the time.
My name is Matty Wickham, by the way.
I'm nanny to the St. Johns in
Berkeley Square.
Oh, I'm there too.
With the Scammons?
Well, that is, the Earl and
Constance Lamson-Scribener.
Really?
Only nursemaid, though.
I'm Lydia Weston.
How do you do?
Very nicely, thank you.
And this is little Master, Ivo.
Oh, has he been poorly?
No, why?
Nothing, I just wondered.
He seems well wrapped up, that's all.
That's the way Nanny Collins
says to do it but
I dunno.
She goes on about fresh air
being good
so I open the windows then she shuts them
again and says that drafts give him measles.
How old is your Nanny Collins?
About 150?
Has a straight edge, but there, look.
What's he doing in here?
Finishing his puzzle, Mrs Simmons.
And why isn't he resting
after his luncheon?
Oh, well, Charles is asleep but
Bertie wasn't tired.
That's not the point.
I work very hard
and I like to have some peace
in the afternoons.
Well, maybe I take him out for an hour.
Out where?
For a walk to the park.
What park?
The one around the corner.
I came through the other day.
It seems very respectable.
It would get some fresh air into him.
He would sleep better at night.
Very well.
He's not to run around or make
an exhibition of himself.
Of course not, Mrs. Simmons.
He's not to talk to common children.
No, Mrs. Simmons.
And you're to keep him on the path.
One ounce of mud in my nursery
and there'll be trouble.
Yes, Mrs. Simmons.
Come on, Master Albert.
Get your hat.
There's a pond in the park over the road.
With ducks?
With loads of ducks.
Oh, should we take that with us?
You don't like sailing boats?
Yes, but...
Then that's what we'll do.
Come on.
They're here for the coronation.
Hello darling, how are you doing?
Jack?
I'll be off then.
Sorry, I didn't realize you're
expecting your young man.
My brother.
Jack, I'd like you to meet
Miss Lydia Weston
who works near me.
It's my pleasure.
How'd you do?
And this is my little girl, Harriet St. John.
He's the one that wrote
the poem for Tom.
Will you make one for me?
Harriet, eh?
Hmm, let's see, um.
I'm a little bit in love with Harry.
Harry is the man for me.
Stop it.
What's wrong with that, ay?
Tom.
Would you sing that song again, please?
Again?
Well, since it's you.
I'm a little bit
in love with Harry
Harry is the man for me.
In his bright red coat and
his ten bob note
Tom, my brother Jack's turned up.
Would you like to come and meet him?
I've just been promised a go with that.
and even I'm not supposed
to have a go with it.
What?
It's a precious ornament for
looking at.
Why didn't you say when I said to bring it?
I'm not allowed to answer back.
Albert, put your pajamas on go
and go straight to bed.
But he hasn't had any tea.
Nor will he.
Wicked disobedient little boys
don't deserve tea.
But Mrs. Simmons, it's my fault
we took the boat out.
I didn't know he wasn't allowed
and he didn't like to say.
And ignorant maids who get
beyond themselves do not deserve supper.
Oh, Mrs. Simmons.
And those who answer back can find
another position as soon as soon as they like.
Yes, Mrs. Simmons.
This afternoon, you'd never seen
so many foreigners.
Africans, all sorts.
And I hope you didn't stare
or speak to any of them.
No, Nanny, course not.
The only people I spoke to are my friends.
Friends?
Only other nannies.
One is head nurse to the St. Johns
down the road,
and the other one is the new
nursemaid at number five.
Both Berkeley Square, same as us.
Wonder how they found her so quickly.
I told her about the job when...
When I met her the other day.
Met her?
Yes, ma'am.
Did you know her?
No, ma'am.
You send a total stranger for a
post in a respectable house?
Yes, ma'am
What did you think you were doing?
She could be anybody.
She could have a disease.
She could have been in prison.
She could be a thief, for all we know.
Oh, you stupid girl.
Whatever am I going to do?
I'm not stupid and you don't
have to do nothing.
She's perfectly alright or they wouldn't
have given her the job, would they?
I know I'm only learning.
Yes, Lydia.
You are only learning.
And the first thing you learn is that a
fretful nurse makes a fretful baby.
I shall feed him while you go
away and calm yourself.
Yes, Nanny.
Harry, overcoming of pets.
They say Sara Beaumont is
absolutely terrific in the part.
Never believe that she was 58.
You know how I feel about older women.
Are you suggesting
that I look 58?
No, I am suggesting I shall die of a
broken heart if I don't see you tonight.
Oh nonsense.
Well, have supper with me then
if you don't want to
go to the theatre.
Please?
Harry. I can't.
I must spend one evening with my husband.
What on earth for?
Wouldn't you rather be with me?
Of course, I would but...
Well, then.
They serve excellent caviar at the Hewett
and they have very discreet
private dining rooms.
The wicked ogre opened his mouth to show
his big sharp teeth
Nanny?
Alright, I think we've all had
quite enough scary things.
Didn't anybody ever show you how to
get rid of scary things?
You have to do this.
Angels above me and angels below
keep me quite safely wherever I go.
Pringle?
What the matter?
Pringle?
Whatever's going on?
Nothing.
Yes, there is.
Come on, tell me what's happened?
It's Keegan.
What, the footman?
Please, tell me what's happened?
He shut me in the linen cupboard.
Oh.
And he knows I don't like
being in the dark.
And he was laughing.
I thought he liked me.
Alright, come on.
It's over now.
I'll deal with it.
Could I have a word please, Mrs. McClusky?
As long as I don't have to
stop what I'm doing.
Or perhaps it's Mr. Potter
I should be speaking to.
What about?
One of the underfootman, Patrick Keegan.
Not only was he extremely
impertinent to me this morning
but now has actually managed to reduce
Pringle to tears.
Do you have authority in
this matter or does Mr. Potter?
I'll do the hiring and firing in
this house, Nanny Wickham.
With Mr. Potter's approval.
Well, I would like him reprimanded, please.
I'll not have the nursery upset like that.
I'm very sorry have been
troubled, Nanny Wickham.
Very sorry, indeed.
I shall see to it personally.
Thank you
This very evening.
Come in.
I thought you were dining out tonight.
No, I've changed my mind.
I'm staying at home.
Why don't you join me?
Well then.
What sparkling entertainment are you
indulging in this evening?
I'm going to see Sarah Bernhardt
in La Dame aux Camélias.
I'm told it's excellent.
Are you?
I'm told it's about a (unknown)
Drvier, turn around please.
Angels above me and angels below.
keep me quite safely wherever I go.
Shhh, don't worry.
I'm not gonna hurt you.
Who are you?
I'm a friend, Tom, not a foe.
How do you know my name?
Well,
it's my business to know all sorts things.
Like I'll know you're a very brave young
man coming up here at dead of night.
I told Nanny about you.
But she didn't believe me.
That's women for you, Tom
but maybe it's for the best.
because women ain't very good
at keeping secrets.
I recon I can trust you not to tell
anyone else about me.
Why shouldn't I?
Cause you'll spoil everything if you do.
My mission will be ruined.
Mission?
Are you a spy?
Can't say anymore, alright?
Alright.
How long has he been crying?
About 10 minutes.
You alright?
Yes.
You should've woken me earlier.
She's locked us in.
Oh, for pity's sake.
No, I shouldn't. Honest.
I got to be up in...
What's the time?
Half past midnight.
I got to be up in four and a half hours.
Now, is it...
What I was trying to say, Patrick is
I don't mind you making nice at the girls.
if I was to dig deep down,
they don't mind neither.
What's all the fuss about it?
The way you do it.
Here's to the Queen.
The Queen.
Nobody minds a few discreet arrangements.
But you gotta be clever.
Gotta use your charm.
Can't have people complaining
all over the place, could we?
Cheers.
Keegan!
Potter, where the devil's Keegan?
I don't know, sir.
And where the devil's my hot water?
Hasn't Keegan brought it up, sir?
Well, I wouldn't be standing here like
this if he had, would I?
I do beg your pardon, sir.
I'll see to it straightaway.
Do that.
Have you any idea what time it is?
Oh my God!
You've gone too far this time, Keegan.
You've upset Nanny.
You've upset Pringle.
and now you've neglected your duties.
You are dismissed.
Master Albert and Master Charles, madam.
Thank you, Nanny Simmons.
Good morning, Mama.
Hello darling.
We must ask Nanny Simmons
to give you a haircut, I think.
Morning, young man.
What have you got to say for yourself?
Good morning, Papa.
Now then, young shaver,
I have a present for you.
Battles of the 19th century.
Got to earn it, mind.
Great generals don't grow on trees.
Got to learn things.
Take responsibility.
Now then.
Commander First Batalion
Rifle Brigade.
Battle of Inkerman
Sir George Cathcart, sir.
Facing colors of the old
Connaught Rangers.
Come on, man.
On parade now, don't you know?
Lincoln Green, sir.
Well done.
You're turning into
a fine young man.
Commanding the troops any day now.
He had been drinking, Mrs. McCluskey.
I could see why he slept in.
But it will be very difficult
losing a footman before the coronation
with the entertaining.
Then find another.
It takes some time to advertise the post.
Interviews.
Do we not know anyone seeking to change?
Well, I do.
But he's never been a
footman before.
Mrs. McCluskey,
I have trained more young footman
than I can count.
And there is some urgency.
Do you think he would accept?
I don't know, Mr Potter.
Shall I ask?
Keep as close to the truth as possible.
You don't boot blacken.
You don't carry in bags.
You don't door opening.
You ain't done table service and
you ain't done private drawing rooms.
What hotel was it?
Blakeston, Smith Street
Five, six months ago so no one can check.
Since then, you've been doing
casual in kitchens.
What about the boy, though?
Tom.
What if he says something?
What choices you got?
Let's finish with this.
There lop.
Not the tash.
Yes the tash.
What a shame the delphiniums
are no longer there.
She just did soon love the color.
She had them brought specially from
Devon, you know.
They didn't seem to like
the London air, I'm afraid, Annabelle
We do find that American bee hyssop
flourish as well, though.
Will you be accompanying us
for luncheon?
As a matter of fact, I've got
the final fitting for my coronation gown.
Besides, I'm sure Nanny Collins
would prefer to be alone with her children.
Nanny Collins, sir.
Many happy returns of the day, Nanny.
What do I say about pride?
Comes before a fall, usually.
Yes, it does.
Even so, I don't think there's a prouder
nanny in the world than me at this moment.
Not over yet, old thing.
We thought we'd take you out
for a special luncheon.
I tell you Annabelle,
as soon as Bergie's got the crown
firmly on his head,
Salisbury will resign as P.M.
You think so?
Oh, yes
About blasted time too,
if you ask me.
I don't think we use language
in the open air, thank you Master George.
Sorry, Nanny.
So, who'll take over? Balfour?
Arntue.
Oh, rightful man.
Do we know Mr. Balfour, dear?
Not well, no.
Then perhaps it would be kinder to reserve
judgment until we know him a
little better, don't you think?
Yes, Nanny.
Do you know, Master George,
I think I could manage a small
slice of that yeast cake.
Do you have a moment?
Well, I need to collect the children in
30 minutes but...
What could I do for you, Mr. Potter?
If you would pretend to be the lady of the
household for me, please.
Oh
Now, plates are carried one at a time
with both hands.
Presented from the left and set
carefully in front of the diner.
Thank you.
No, no, no.
The footman is never acknowledged.
I'm sorry.
Now, please.
Do try and behave naturally.
Again, please.
Very good indeed.
I'll fetch the vegetable tureens
and we'll try with them.
For this I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to put you off.
It's all right.
It's me he's supposed to be
training, not you.
You don't need training to be a lady.
That's the silly thing though, isn't it?
I spend all my time teaching the children
to have good manners
and when they grow up, they're
not supposed to use them.
The children?
Hmm, I'm their Nanny, Matty.
Now, let's see how we get on with this.
Hello darling.
Fancy a swig?
Mr Keegan?
You're drunk!
Yeah, I'm drunk
and out of a job.
And out of a bed.
So, I reckon it's best to stay
drunk, don't you, Nanny?
Still, at least you can't complain
about me anymore.
Unless you want to call the police
and have me arrested, as well as dismissed.
I didn't get you dismissed.
Fancy a drink, kids?
Hurry on now.
I'm very sorry you've been dismissed.
But I assure you it was nothing
to do with me.
Good day, Mr. Keegan.
Hello.
Hello.
You got another one.
Haven't changed jobs already, have you?
No such luck.
Bertie's been kept in to learn a chapter
of the Bible by heart.
You know I've not had supper last night
or breakfast this morning.
I'm so sorry.
Yeah, well next time you hear of a job,
go and keep it to yourself, aye?
I didn't know it was going to be like that.
No, you didn't know anything I'd
never have gone at all
if I'd known it was for a nursemaid.
That's not fair.
Good afternoon
What's the matter?
She says it's my fault
she got into trouble over that stupid boat.
Well, it's not and if you want to know
I got into heaps of trouble for telling
you about that job in the first place.
Well, you'll know better
next time, won't you?
Sorry, Nanny.
I am not Nanny, I'm Hannah Randall.
It's not fair to treat people like that.
No, it's not.
You're not in trouble for
anything, are you?
Not me, no.
They've dismissed one of our footmen.
Don't know why?
They don't always need a reason.
Well, I'm not gonna lose my job.
I'm gonna work hard and get
really good at it.
You like it, do you?
You have never worked on a
farm or your wouldn't ask.
There aren't many jobs where you get
your own bed, three square meals a...
She wasn't allowed any supper or
any breakfast.
What?
Because of that boat?
Yeah, I've been court-martialed.
And you weren't being paid yet either?
Look, there's a tea store over there.
Should I get us something to eat?
That'd be nice.
Listen, um. I'm sorry I shouldn't have
said all those things.
Look, can we start again?
I'd like that very much indeed.
Captain Henry Mason.
So glad you could come, Captain Reece.
I wouldn't have missed it for the world.
Mrs. St. John.
Quick.
Fresh hands and change or we'll be late.
It's a special tea party today.
So best behavior all around.
Harry, please, let me explain.
Shhh
No need to explain.
I can take a hint.
I wasn't...
The children, madame.
How delightful, thank you Nanny Wickam.
We're having such a lovely
musical afternoon.
Would you sing for us?
I just feel awful about it.
Why did you agree in the first place, then?
Because you kept on so.
I can't talk here but...
I'm a little bit in love with Harry.
Harry is the man for me.
With his bright red coat
and his ten bob note,
he's as smart and as
sharp as a man can be.
How dare you allow my children to
humiliate me in public.
I've never heard such impertinence.
I'm very sorry, Mr. St. John.
I agree it was a most unfortunate incident
but what happened was...
On this occasion, our guests were
gracious enough to find the incident amusing
but if there is ever a repetition...
I understand, Madame.
I do hope so.
One moment.
Madame?
Are you new?
Yes, Madame.
Started my duties today, Madame.
What your name?
Edward Jones, Madame.
Very well, carry on.
I thought I said you were to hire
no more footman.
Yes, Madame.
Unfortunately, Nanny complained that Keegan
was behaving badly to the nursery staff.
So, Mr. Potter and I thought it advisable to
replace him before it caused any more trouble.
I see.
Thank you, Mrs. McClusky.
Yes, Madame.
So you're as critical of my staff as I am
of your nursery.
Perhaps we should both consider
very carefully
whether we are indeed suited
to one another.
Yes, Madame.
What happened? What's the matter?
Hello sweetheart.
Come here, gorgeous.
Oh, I gotcha.
Have you missed me?
Oh, you'll be good for nothing in the morning.
What are you doing still up?
Happy birthday, Nanny.
It's a needle case
I didn't know you could
do stitching, Lydia.
My ma learnt me.
Taught, dear.
I didn't know it was your birthday
till just today.
Anyway, yeah, I saw the needle stuck
in your apron
and you always saying about safety
near baby so, uh,
I've just been doing it now.
Many happy returns, Nanny.
Thank you, Lydia.
It's quite acceptable.
I took the underground.
And how are you going to get
back again, huh?
I'll walk.
And not get there until breakfast
is done and gone.
Stupid girl.
I had to see Billy.
For what?
Because I love him.
What if head nurse wakes up
and finds you not there.
End of job, is what gone.
So they'll find somebody else.
And then what would you do?
How you going to feed Billy with no job?
Stupid, stupid girl.
Take a handsome cab, right outside.
I'm sorry.
You can do what you like when I'm gone
but I am going
and I'm taking these with me.
They owe me.
Don't be a fool.
You'll only make things worse for yourself.
How much worse can they get, aye?
If you hadn't whined about me
in the first place.
Oh, my God.
What have you done?
And what, may I ask,
is the meaning of this?
I said no.
Why not?
Surely the police...
No, there's no need.
Right, you.
Don't never try to again
cuz I'll be watching for you.
Understood?
You smug little...
Out.
Master Albert, do not go into
any bed but your own
even if invited.
Sorry, Nanny Simmons.
For future reference, Randall
Master Albert knows perfectly well I do
not encourage babyish behavior in children.
Yes, Mrs. Simmons.
Thank you for not telling on me.
I'm sorry I wasn't there for you.
I had a bad dream.
I was frightened.
Do you have bad dreams often?
Well, next time it happens, you wake me up
and I'll come into your bed. She didn't
say anything about that now, did she?
What if you're not there?
I will be.
Promise.
It's a dreadful way to behave.
What?
Attacking the poor man like that.
He had a knife at ya.
He wouldn't have used it.
I was perfectly capable of
dealing with a situation.
Oh yeah, how?
By calling the police and having
the bloke arrested in jail?
It would have been the proper
way to deal with a thief.
Look, I know you did what you
thought was right but you shouldn't...
Nanny,
Go back to the nursery where you belong.