The Famous Five (1978–1979): Season 3, Episode 6 - Five Go Down to the Sea: Part 1 - full transcript
Only just made it. Wheres
uncle Quentin and Timmy?
Here he is. Wed better get
the bikes on to the station.
Quick, Dad, get the
tickets. III take the dog.
Bikes on the platform?
- Yes!
Excuse me please, I
don't want to be rude.
Excuse me Sir, may I just butt in?
Im terribly sorry but Im in haste.
Four children and a
dog, single to Penzance.
Im terribly sorry.
Thank you, very kind. And
once again I apologise.
Thank you very much.
Alright, children. Heres
a map and the tickets.
Now Ive marked the way down to
the farm. Its Mrs. Penruthlan.
Alright, take care. Ride
carefully. See you down there.
Yes, have a good drive yourself.
Alright, same to you.
Bye .
Oh, Im really going
to enjoy this holiday.
Yeah, if the train ever gets here.
Where is the train? I want to get going.
Dont be impatient.
At last!
Right, you get the seats and III
put the bikes in the Guards van.
Children, don't forget
your Highway Code.
We will.
BYE, bye.
Ah, this is the life.
You know, George, this sea air ought
to do your hay fever a lot of good.
I hope so.
I think Im goint to like
staying with the Penruthlans.
By Tre, Pol and Pen. You
may know the Cornishmen!
And no matter where we roam.
Thats still an awful poem!
Professor Kirrin! How nice to see you.
Oh...
- That's all rright.
Where are the children?
Theyll be here a little later. In any
case youll hear them when they come.
III get the bags out.
It's all right, dear.
Isnt it fantastic?
Its really great.
Cor, Id love a swim!
Lets go in now!
Look! Over there!
A boy!
Hope he knows the tides coming in.
If hes not careful,
hell be washed away!
Hell be drowned!
You two go for help!
I hope the children
will not be bored here.
There isnt much going
on around the farm.
Oh dear.
- Kind of you.
A bit of peace and quiet
wont do them any harm!
Oh Dad, Dad!
Girls! Manners!
Oh help, theres a boy drowning.
He was carried off by the tide!
What are you talking about? Where?
At the cove.
Oh yes. And what did he look like?
George! Look!
Its him!
Yan, Id like you to meet the Kirrins.
Hello.
Hello! Would someone please
explain whats going on?
Weve been trying to save that boy.
Yan doesn't need saving. Yan knows
his way round these coves blindfolded.
He was born in these pans.
Where are the boys?
Oh! I forgot! We left them down
on the beach trying to save Yan.
Quick.
Youre here! How did you get
here? We thought youd drowned!
Im off to a conference for a few days.
You two, until then, stay out
of mischief would you please?
And not too many Cornish pasties!
Alright? Bye-bye. Take care.
Bye Dad.
Bye Uncle.
Bye .
Bye Uncle.
Bye !
We can go to the cove!
We would meet the boys there.
- I wouldnt if I were you.
The coves are no place
to play around in.
They can be dangerous, so stay away!
Why don't you go and see
the new-born calves instead?
I still don't know how Yan did it.
You know, after we dived in,
I saw him back on the cliff,
and then he disappeared again.
He must have hidden behind a rock.
- I didn't.
No? Then what did you do?
I just used the pirates path.
The pirates path?
Yes. It was the secret
way the pirates used
to get to the wrecked
ships to plunder them.
You see those rocks down
by the Tremannon coast?
Couldnt miss them.
Thats where the pirates
came to wreck ships.
How?
Back up the coast was a
lighthouse to keep the ships
that sailed around ere off the rocks.
If they followed that
light, they were safe.
But on stormy nights, the piratesd set
another light further down the coast.
The captains would get confused
and sometimes their ships
would run onto the rocks.
Thats terrible! What sort
of a person would do that?
My great grandfather for one.
Your grandfather?
He was the pirate that set
the false light burning.
But there was only one place from
where you could see it, out the sea.
He had to be careful to make sure the
light, it couldnt be seen by anyone inland.
How do you know all this?
My great grand-dad
told me before he died.
Yknow they must have been
sailing ships in those days.
It would have been
fantastic to have lived then.
Yes. But its still very dangerous,
because on dark and stormy nights,
the pirate light still flashes.
Impossible!
Oh no, it isnt! The pirates
light is flashing again and I know!
Because Ive seen it!
What a boring holiday! I
wonder where the boys are.
Never mind them.
Mrs. Penruthlan! Mrs. Penruthlan!
Oh, isnt it super?
Penruthlan Farm, I do believe.
Here, whats all this then?
Jack, what a welcome!
How do you do? Most
folks call me The Guv.
Im the owner and
manager of The Barnies.
But were on our way to an
engagement down at the coast,
but thought wed step
off to bring pleasure
and entertainment to
your little community...
I don't think we want any...
That engines conked out.
...to give pleasure and entertainment
to your little community,
in exchange for a nights
facilities for our strolling players,
if you would be so kind.
Not today, thank you.
Of course you can!
Itll be a pleasure to
have you, and see a show!
The neighbours will
come from miles around.
Thank you, Marm. You will not regret
it. And in repayment for your kindness,
the first show will be free, as
we are only here for one night!
Oh, isnt he sweet? I
wonder what his name is.
Thats Clopper, Clopper the wonder
horse. Or part of him anyway,
and now it is time for Cloppers feed!
How would you two like
to earn a little money?
Oh, great!
Dyou think Yans just got
a very good imagination?
Well, I have heard of boats
being wrecked along this coast.
Yes, so have I. But a pirates
light? A bit strong, not?
I must admit I thought he was a bit odd.
Fancy getting us drenched like that
and then sitting through
tea without even a word.
Didnt even say he was sorry!
Well, what do you think
about this pirates light?
I think we ought to go up
there one night and check.
Hey!
Whereve you been?
Weve got a fantastic story for you!
Never mind that now, here!
Read all about it! Read all about it!
Whats going on?
And when we come back, well
introduce you to Clopper!
Who?
Clopper!
Clopper?
Wait til you see whats inside the bus.
Clopper!
Leave that horse alone.
Leave it alone! Go on!
Get out of here immediately.
Go on! Get out of it!
Or Ill get the Guv
after you. Go on! Git!
I say kids, kids. I say kids, kids!
Im sorry about that misunderstanding.
Ive only just heard about it.
He didn't mean to snap at you, only
hes sort of in charge ofClopper
and you see, Mr. Binks is
kind of Cloppers best friend.
We werent to do him any harm.
We were only looking at him.
Yes, but its more than his jobs
worth, to get separated from Clopper,
otherwise I might have his skin...
Is he so valuable?
Yes, why all the fuss?
Well, you see, Clopper
is the star of the show.
I want Mr. Binks to be
with him at all times.
Even during the show?
Of course. Hes Cloppers hin legs.
Its almost show-time.
Where is Mr. Penruthlan?
Well find him for you,
wont we, Dick? Come on.
Yeah!
Picking pockets?
Never!
Then whats he doing?
Looking for matches?
Another big hand please
for our close harmony ladies.
It has nothing to do with
harmony, but it wasnt half close!
And now ladies and gentlemen for a
change of pace, please, no applause,
but he loves money. Ladies and gentlemen,
Clopper the Amazing Wonder Horse!
Off with you, off with you.
You will see a lot more
Clopper in the show.
Now it is my great
pleasure to present to you:
The virtuoso on the
violin: Fred Stradivari!
Ladies and gentlemen, it
is my great pleasure...
I wonder where Mr. Penruthlan went?
Straight to the food I shouldn't
wonder! And youre all invited too.
Great.
The Guv must still be in the barn
here. Take this down to him, will you?
Right!
III come with you.
Guv?
Hes not here, he must
be back in his caravan.
Hey look!
Its all right. Mr. Binks
is eating with the others.
Do you want to be back or front?
Front!
Oh! I just sent out some food for you.
Well ta very much. III just
have a couple of bottles of ale.
1,2,1,2,3,4.
Dick.
What?
Theres something up here.
Its Binks old cigarette packet.
Here, what do we look like?
How should I know?
Hey Dick, someones coming!
Quick! Get out of this thing!
I cant! The zips stuck!
Crikey!
Oh, whats happened to Clopper?
Its not him, its us!
Can you help us get up?
Come on.
Stop horsing about!
Stand up!
Whats it feel like in there?
Very hot!
III say! Can you help us
get out? The zips stuck.
Come on.
Oh, get off, Anne!
Quick, the Guvs coming!
Oh yes, it's a pleasure to sit
down with a large refreshment.
We must get out of it.
The zip's stuck.
Thank you, that's a life.
Good eavens. Thats a strange thing.
Get it off.
- Hurry!
We will see.
- We must risk it.
Come on.
Its a most extraordinary thing. I
suppose that incompetent nincompoop, Binks,
has been allowing the kids
to much around with the props.
Cant be having that you know.
Some of that equipment
is extremely valuable.
Blimey, I never even saw his lips move!
You shouldn't have been
messing about with him anyway!
Hey, I wonder what that is over there?
The light!
What?
The pirates light! Come on!
What?
Well all fan out. III
go this way. Come on, Tim!
Go on and see what you
can find, Timmy. Go on.
GOi you!
Timmy! Help!
Dick! Are you all right?
- Are you okay?
I was walking along the beach and this
guy comes up and threw me down here.
Mr. Penruthlan!
Whats he doing?
Something funny's going on.
There is the light again.
Its coming from those dunes!
What shall we do?
Let's go back!
Well, weve come this far.
Im going to see what it is!
Yes, come on!
Hey, wait for me!
The lights gone out.
Quick, over there! Come on!
Quiet!
Oh I don't like this.
Lets try and get in round the back.
- Okay.
Its the pirates ladder.
Oh Dick! He may still be up there!
Theres not much down
here. Im going up.
So am I!
Go on.
Timmy.
If you coming up, be careful.
I don't like this place.
Oh, Im frightened.
Its been empty for years.
Well soon find out. Come
on. And lets stick together.
Maybe we ought to get help.
Its a bit late now.
Its been empty for years.
Whats that then?
Its hot.
It must be the lamp we saw flashing.
Wed better stick together,
there might be someone around.
A boat! At this time of night!
Odd. Do you think theres been a wreck?
Pirates. They must be!
uncle Quentin and Timmy?
Here he is. Wed better get
the bikes on to the station.
Quick, Dad, get the
tickets. III take the dog.
Bikes on the platform?
- Yes!
Excuse me please, I
don't want to be rude.
Excuse me Sir, may I just butt in?
Im terribly sorry but Im in haste.
Four children and a
dog, single to Penzance.
Im terribly sorry.
Thank you, very kind. And
once again I apologise.
Thank you very much.
Alright, children. Heres
a map and the tickets.
Now Ive marked the way down to
the farm. Its Mrs. Penruthlan.
Alright, take care. Ride
carefully. See you down there.
Yes, have a good drive yourself.
Alright, same to you.
Bye .
Oh, Im really going
to enjoy this holiday.
Yeah, if the train ever gets here.
Where is the train? I want to get going.
Dont be impatient.
At last!
Right, you get the seats and III
put the bikes in the Guards van.
Children, don't forget
your Highway Code.
We will.
BYE, bye.
Ah, this is the life.
You know, George, this sea air ought
to do your hay fever a lot of good.
I hope so.
I think Im goint to like
staying with the Penruthlans.
By Tre, Pol and Pen. You
may know the Cornishmen!
And no matter where we roam.
Thats still an awful poem!
Professor Kirrin! How nice to see you.
Oh...
- That's all rright.
Where are the children?
Theyll be here a little later. In any
case youll hear them when they come.
III get the bags out.
It's all right, dear.
Isnt it fantastic?
Its really great.
Cor, Id love a swim!
Lets go in now!
Look! Over there!
A boy!
Hope he knows the tides coming in.
If hes not careful,
hell be washed away!
Hell be drowned!
You two go for help!
I hope the children
will not be bored here.
There isnt much going
on around the farm.
Oh dear.
- Kind of you.
A bit of peace and quiet
wont do them any harm!
Oh Dad, Dad!
Girls! Manners!
Oh help, theres a boy drowning.
He was carried off by the tide!
What are you talking about? Where?
At the cove.
Oh yes. And what did he look like?
George! Look!
Its him!
Yan, Id like you to meet the Kirrins.
Hello.
Hello! Would someone please
explain whats going on?
Weve been trying to save that boy.
Yan doesn't need saving. Yan knows
his way round these coves blindfolded.
He was born in these pans.
Where are the boys?
Oh! I forgot! We left them down
on the beach trying to save Yan.
Quick.
Youre here! How did you get
here? We thought youd drowned!
Im off to a conference for a few days.
You two, until then, stay out
of mischief would you please?
And not too many Cornish pasties!
Alright? Bye-bye. Take care.
Bye Dad.
Bye Uncle.
Bye .
Bye Uncle.
Bye !
We can go to the cove!
We would meet the boys there.
- I wouldnt if I were you.
The coves are no place
to play around in.
They can be dangerous, so stay away!
Why don't you go and see
the new-born calves instead?
I still don't know how Yan did it.
You know, after we dived in,
I saw him back on the cliff,
and then he disappeared again.
He must have hidden behind a rock.
- I didn't.
No? Then what did you do?
I just used the pirates path.
The pirates path?
Yes. It was the secret
way the pirates used
to get to the wrecked
ships to plunder them.
You see those rocks down
by the Tremannon coast?
Couldnt miss them.
Thats where the pirates
came to wreck ships.
How?
Back up the coast was a
lighthouse to keep the ships
that sailed around ere off the rocks.
If they followed that
light, they were safe.
But on stormy nights, the piratesd set
another light further down the coast.
The captains would get confused
and sometimes their ships
would run onto the rocks.
Thats terrible! What sort
of a person would do that?
My great grandfather for one.
Your grandfather?
He was the pirate that set
the false light burning.
But there was only one place from
where you could see it, out the sea.
He had to be careful to make sure the
light, it couldnt be seen by anyone inland.
How do you know all this?
My great grand-dad
told me before he died.
Yknow they must have been
sailing ships in those days.
It would have been
fantastic to have lived then.
Yes. But its still very dangerous,
because on dark and stormy nights,
the pirate light still flashes.
Impossible!
Oh no, it isnt! The pirates
light is flashing again and I know!
Because Ive seen it!
What a boring holiday! I
wonder where the boys are.
Never mind them.
Mrs. Penruthlan! Mrs. Penruthlan!
Oh, isnt it super?
Penruthlan Farm, I do believe.
Here, whats all this then?
Jack, what a welcome!
How do you do? Most
folks call me The Guv.
Im the owner and
manager of The Barnies.
But were on our way to an
engagement down at the coast,
but thought wed step
off to bring pleasure
and entertainment to
your little community...
I don't think we want any...
That engines conked out.
...to give pleasure and entertainment
to your little community,
in exchange for a nights
facilities for our strolling players,
if you would be so kind.
Not today, thank you.
Of course you can!
Itll be a pleasure to
have you, and see a show!
The neighbours will
come from miles around.
Thank you, Marm. You will not regret
it. And in repayment for your kindness,
the first show will be free, as
we are only here for one night!
Oh, isnt he sweet? I
wonder what his name is.
Thats Clopper, Clopper the wonder
horse. Or part of him anyway,
and now it is time for Cloppers feed!
How would you two like
to earn a little money?
Oh, great!
Dyou think Yans just got
a very good imagination?
Well, I have heard of boats
being wrecked along this coast.
Yes, so have I. But a pirates
light? A bit strong, not?
I must admit I thought he was a bit odd.
Fancy getting us drenched like that
and then sitting through
tea without even a word.
Didnt even say he was sorry!
Well, what do you think
about this pirates light?
I think we ought to go up
there one night and check.
Hey!
Whereve you been?
Weve got a fantastic story for you!
Never mind that now, here!
Read all about it! Read all about it!
Whats going on?
And when we come back, well
introduce you to Clopper!
Who?
Clopper!
Clopper?
Wait til you see whats inside the bus.
Clopper!
Leave that horse alone.
Leave it alone! Go on!
Get out of here immediately.
Go on! Get out of it!
Or Ill get the Guv
after you. Go on! Git!
I say kids, kids. I say kids, kids!
Im sorry about that misunderstanding.
Ive only just heard about it.
He didn't mean to snap at you, only
hes sort of in charge ofClopper
and you see, Mr. Binks is
kind of Cloppers best friend.
We werent to do him any harm.
We were only looking at him.
Yes, but its more than his jobs
worth, to get separated from Clopper,
otherwise I might have his skin...
Is he so valuable?
Yes, why all the fuss?
Well, you see, Clopper
is the star of the show.
I want Mr. Binks to be
with him at all times.
Even during the show?
Of course. Hes Cloppers hin legs.
Its almost show-time.
Where is Mr. Penruthlan?
Well find him for you,
wont we, Dick? Come on.
Yeah!
Picking pockets?
Never!
Then whats he doing?
Looking for matches?
Another big hand please
for our close harmony ladies.
It has nothing to do with
harmony, but it wasnt half close!
And now ladies and gentlemen for a
change of pace, please, no applause,
but he loves money. Ladies and gentlemen,
Clopper the Amazing Wonder Horse!
Off with you, off with you.
You will see a lot more
Clopper in the show.
Now it is my great
pleasure to present to you:
The virtuoso on the
violin: Fred Stradivari!
Ladies and gentlemen, it
is my great pleasure...
I wonder where Mr. Penruthlan went?
Straight to the food I shouldn't
wonder! And youre all invited too.
Great.
The Guv must still be in the barn
here. Take this down to him, will you?
Right!
III come with you.
Guv?
Hes not here, he must
be back in his caravan.
Hey look!
Its all right. Mr. Binks
is eating with the others.
Do you want to be back or front?
Front!
Oh! I just sent out some food for you.
Well ta very much. III just
have a couple of bottles of ale.
1,2,1,2,3,4.
Dick.
What?
Theres something up here.
Its Binks old cigarette packet.
Here, what do we look like?
How should I know?
Hey Dick, someones coming!
Quick! Get out of this thing!
I cant! The zips stuck!
Crikey!
Oh, whats happened to Clopper?
Its not him, its us!
Can you help us get up?
Come on.
Stop horsing about!
Stand up!
Whats it feel like in there?
Very hot!
III say! Can you help us
get out? The zips stuck.
Come on.
Oh, get off, Anne!
Quick, the Guvs coming!
Oh yes, it's a pleasure to sit
down with a large refreshment.
We must get out of it.
The zip's stuck.
Thank you, that's a life.
Good eavens. Thats a strange thing.
Get it off.
- Hurry!
We will see.
- We must risk it.
Come on.
Its a most extraordinary thing. I
suppose that incompetent nincompoop, Binks,
has been allowing the kids
to much around with the props.
Cant be having that you know.
Some of that equipment
is extremely valuable.
Blimey, I never even saw his lips move!
You shouldn't have been
messing about with him anyway!
Hey, I wonder what that is over there?
The light!
What?
The pirates light! Come on!
What?
Well all fan out. III
go this way. Come on, Tim!
Go on and see what you
can find, Timmy. Go on.
GOi you!
Timmy! Help!
Dick! Are you all right?
- Are you okay?
I was walking along the beach and this
guy comes up and threw me down here.
Mr. Penruthlan!
Whats he doing?
Something funny's going on.
There is the light again.
Its coming from those dunes!
What shall we do?
Let's go back!
Well, weve come this far.
Im going to see what it is!
Yes, come on!
Hey, wait for me!
The lights gone out.
Quick, over there! Come on!
Quiet!
Oh I don't like this.
Lets try and get in round the back.
- Okay.
Its the pirates ladder.
Oh Dick! He may still be up there!
Theres not much down
here. Im going up.
So am I!
Go on.
Timmy.
If you coming up, be careful.
I don't like this place.
Oh, Im frightened.
Its been empty for years.
Well soon find out. Come
on. And lets stick together.
Maybe we ought to get help.
Its a bit late now.
Its been empty for years.
Whats that then?
Its hot.
It must be the lamp we saw flashing.
Wed better stick together,
there might be someone around.
A boat! At this time of night!
Odd. Do you think theres been a wreck?
Pirates. They must be!