The Animals of Farthing Wood (1993) s01e08 Episode Script
Friends in Need
The Vole and Mouse Party have voted unanimously to stay here.
When our guide told, lost his way, the other animals began to lose faith in the perilous journey.
Badger, they've all lost faith in me. The Voles and Field Mice elected to stay behind with their newborn babies.
But a butcher bird took the infants, so their parents sadly agreed to join us once more.
I'm sorry, Badger. I was wrong.
Many whispered that such disaster would not have happened had Fox been with us. But was he even alive?
I've not hunted for ages.
Because of the oath, I suppose.
Yes. Nice to be back to normal.
Have it all. I'm not really hungry. Fox is hunt, but we're also hunted.
Has it happened to you? No. But I've often heard the horn blow. I suppose it will be my turn one day.
No. I'm here now. I'll protect you.
Thank you. But what you're already doing is so noble. You think so?
I do. Such restraint. To protect the weaker animals you would normally hunt. And to lead them on a journey.
No. I haven't looked at it quite like that before.
Oh. How had you looked at it? As a nuisance. I wish I could stay with you.
You couldn't desert the other animals. Oh. But I'll keep you company. At least tell you found them again.
It's just that I've never met a creature quite like you before. And I just liked
What is it? The owl reminded me of someone.
Ow. Have you seen Fox's friends?
Not many Foxes in the woods these days.
No, not Foxes. A party of all kinds of creatures, traveling together. A toad, a castryle, a mole, rabbits, mice.
And ow.
Oh. Now you mentioned it. I did have a lengthy conversation with another owl recently.
Claimed they were traveling to some nature reserve.
If you please.
Was there a badger with them?
Well, now you come to mention it.
It's safe.
Nudge is life.
Which direction were they heading for?
Your owl was rather obscure about that.
Sounds familiar.
They can't be far away.
What are you waiting for?
As soon as I find them, the sooner I lose you.
Come on.
This way, matey.
Oh, I see.
Keep close together now.
No stragglers.
Can't take any chances with that butcher bird still about.
Testrol.
It's quite safe. No sign of him. And the corpse is in sight.
Oh, thank goodness for that.
Better. Better.
What is it, moolee?
Can I get down, please?
Whatever for.
Well, I just think I'd like to walk for a change.
Just hold on, moolee. Not much further.
No, but toads, man, even without fox to ride on.
And I'm sure if he can, I can.
Wait till we get to the top. There's a good chap.
Yes, but do stop pulling moole.
Just stay put. You know trouble, you know.
Better.
In fact, I hardly notice you're there.
Oh, dear.
Of course, if it wasn't for us rabbits,
all its grass would be sky high.
I thought it was the sheep who kept it down.
Oh, no. I don't see any sheep.
Do you see any sheep?
Say it, rabbit.
Yeah. Well, I always thought rabbits must be some use.
But I couldn't think for the life of me what it was.
Oh, dear.
Looks like moolee's lost his transport.
Poor little moolee's lost his way.
Oh, shatter.
Nice to meet you, doctor.
Excuse me?
Sorry.
Come on, dear. We're going to a house.
Wait for me.
What does he want us to see?
Stop fashing, mother. And do clean up.
I can't see.
We've new time for sightseeing.
Cover long.
Help.
Not far now.
Or it'll be so good to see them again.
There. I knew you'd be glad.
And were they be surprised?
I can't wait to introduce you to them all.
I'm lucky to have so many friends.
I've never had many.
You could now, if you'd stay with me, as my mate.
I couldn't stay with anyone until they'd prove themselves.
But I'm not saying no.
I'll decide as we go along.
In that case, let's get going.
What's happened?
The saints divided.
Perhaps they split into two groups.
They wouldn't do that?
No.
Then which way?
They turned.
Then later on, they must have doubled back.
Something could have been chasing them.
Or they got lost.
Hmm.
And now, if we choose the wrong way,
we're going to waste a lot of time.
In that case, there's only one thing we can do.
You and I must split up, each following a different trail.
If you discover you're on the wrong track, hurry back to join me.
And if I'm on the wrong track
You'd be such a help to our bunch of travelers.
You will come back, won't you?
I couldn't bear to lose you.
Not now.
You may not have to.
You see, Moli?
It wasn't so far.
They do say, Badger.
The talking to oneself is the very first time of madness.
What do you mean?
I'm talking to myself. I was talking to Moli.
Here. Moli. Moli? Where are you?
Here, Badger.
Here, what did I tell you?
It seems that Moli has disappeared.
Oh no.
Shrek! Shrek!
Did you do this?
You did pick it.
I bet.
Why are you so upset?
You're as bad as that stupid badger, you!
Badger.
Yeah, and the hair.
Oh, so it's the hair.
How buts and lunatics learning to learn.
And all because of a few nice, I ask you.
Which way did they go?
That way.
Why? You hungry like?
Hungry. Why? You punk.
Thanks. Thanks.
Nobody said anything so nice to me in ages.
I I
Good hand, kid.
Do you have a mate?
Yes.
And a family, too. Don't you miss your freedom?
Haven't the time.
Much too busy.
I see.
I used to like walking alone in the morning, too.
And now?
And now I don't know what to do.
Vixen?
Is he brave and true?
Probably.
If you don't try, you'll never know.
Thank you, Thrush.
Good luck.
Oh, no. It's an earthquake.
Can't scroll.
Is that you?
Keep going. You're nearly there.
I
Run for your life. Run for your life.
I I
Moles coming.
There you are. Oh, Moli.
Whatever made you do it. I thought you were lost.
I'm sorry, Patrick.
You were so tired and I didn't so what the hell?
And oh, dear, I always end up being such a nuisance.
I'm sorry.
Oh, I am sorry.
It's all right. It's just safe.
Did you see the hunt?
Yes, don't worry. It'll be all right up here.
I hope they're on, can you?
Fox is about.
So do I, Moli.
So do I.
I I
Oh!
I picked up a cent.
That way.
I
What happening?
Run girl.
Run!
Run!
Run!
Run!
What happening? I I can't see.
Better you don't, Moli.
Fox! No.
What is he doing?
He's very exciting.
Look! They don't know which fox to follow.
Fox deliberately ran across the path of the Hounds
when they were after another fox, a fiction.
He put himself in terrible danger to see her.
Kestrel! What's happening?
The Vixen hasn't escaped.
Some of the Hounds are following her too.
Now they are both in trouble.
Our fox is in the clearing now, heading off the rest.
Oh no! The Hounds can see him.
Don't panic.
If only the rabbit hadn't panicked.
None of this would have happened.
The past is past, toad.
I can't bear it.
My husband.
Don't ever mind him. What about Fox?
He's doing them to woo us!
Where am I? What's happening?
Fox is trying to outstour us.
Oh. Better we should run.
No, remember the ooth.
We must all stand together and fight.
But we'll be told to pace these.
Oh, Fox! He's so tired!
We're not going to get you, Mabel.
Prepare yourselves, everyone.
Kestrel! Owl! Is there anything we could do?
We can try to head them off.
In certain circumstances, attack is the only form of defense.
Get home with this man!
Get the hives back here!
Cunning devils are trying to confuse the hives.
On Fox in a time. Let's try the wood.
Come on, Fox!
It's all right. They've called off the hounds.
Well done, Kestrel! Well done, Owl!
Go, Naphai! It isn't over yet!
Fox! Oh!
Oh no! What have I brought on you all?
It's all right, Fox. The riders have turned back.
You're safe! They're gone after the other poor fox.
Oh no! I failed her!
Oh, Fox, oh boy.
The vixen I met on my way back to you.
I wanted her to be my mate.
I'm sorry, I didn't realise. I bet she gets away!
Three to one on! Any take us!
Weasel, will you shut up?
I failed her. No, no.
She's out of the wood!
They're coming this way!
Fox!
Come on!
You're almost there!
I'll head them off. You can make it.
Oh no!
Come on, vixen.
Oh, you're poor thing.
You're going to be safe.
You're going to be safe.
They're calling off the hunt.
But why did the horse rear up?
I saw a snake strike at the horse's leg.
Adda.
Adda!
Where is she?
Well, you're a heroine, Adda.
Stupid.
Oh, yes, it was.
No, it wasn't.
It was some of a stupid snake.
It was Adda, all right?
Adda!
Never leave this town.
They're going.
I know what you did. Head in the mouth.
I couldn't bear to think of you.
And those hounds?
You risked your life for me.
Were you
Were you on your way back to me?
Yes.
Does that mean I would be honored to be your mate?
Oh, I'm so happy.
Welcome, my dear.
You're one of us now.
Hooray!
Hooray!
Hooray!
Hooray!
Hooray!
Hooray!
Hooray!
Hooray!
Hooray!
Hooray!
Hooray!
Hooray!
Hooray!
When our guide told, lost his way, the other animals began to lose faith in the perilous journey.
Badger, they've all lost faith in me. The Voles and Field Mice elected to stay behind with their newborn babies.
But a butcher bird took the infants, so their parents sadly agreed to join us once more.
I'm sorry, Badger. I was wrong.
Many whispered that such disaster would not have happened had Fox been with us. But was he even alive?
I've not hunted for ages.
Because of the oath, I suppose.
Yes. Nice to be back to normal.
Have it all. I'm not really hungry. Fox is hunt, but we're also hunted.
Has it happened to you? No. But I've often heard the horn blow. I suppose it will be my turn one day.
No. I'm here now. I'll protect you.
Thank you. But what you're already doing is so noble. You think so?
I do. Such restraint. To protect the weaker animals you would normally hunt. And to lead them on a journey.
No. I haven't looked at it quite like that before.
Oh. How had you looked at it? As a nuisance. I wish I could stay with you.
You couldn't desert the other animals. Oh. But I'll keep you company. At least tell you found them again.
It's just that I've never met a creature quite like you before. And I just liked
What is it? The owl reminded me of someone.
Ow. Have you seen Fox's friends?
Not many Foxes in the woods these days.
No, not Foxes. A party of all kinds of creatures, traveling together. A toad, a castryle, a mole, rabbits, mice.
And ow.
Oh. Now you mentioned it. I did have a lengthy conversation with another owl recently.
Claimed they were traveling to some nature reserve.
If you please.
Was there a badger with them?
Well, now you come to mention it.
It's safe.
Nudge is life.
Which direction were they heading for?
Your owl was rather obscure about that.
Sounds familiar.
They can't be far away.
What are you waiting for?
As soon as I find them, the sooner I lose you.
Come on.
This way, matey.
Oh, I see.
Keep close together now.
No stragglers.
Can't take any chances with that butcher bird still about.
Testrol.
It's quite safe. No sign of him. And the corpse is in sight.
Oh, thank goodness for that.
Better. Better.
What is it, moolee?
Can I get down, please?
Whatever for.
Well, I just think I'd like to walk for a change.
Just hold on, moolee. Not much further.
No, but toads, man, even without fox to ride on.
And I'm sure if he can, I can.
Wait till we get to the top. There's a good chap.
Yes, but do stop pulling moole.
Just stay put. You know trouble, you know.
Better.
In fact, I hardly notice you're there.
Oh, dear.
Of course, if it wasn't for us rabbits,
all its grass would be sky high.
I thought it was the sheep who kept it down.
Oh, no. I don't see any sheep.
Do you see any sheep?
Say it, rabbit.
Yeah. Well, I always thought rabbits must be some use.
But I couldn't think for the life of me what it was.
Oh, dear.
Looks like moolee's lost his transport.
Poor little moolee's lost his way.
Oh, shatter.
Nice to meet you, doctor.
Excuse me?
Sorry.
Come on, dear. We're going to a house.
Wait for me.
What does he want us to see?
Stop fashing, mother. And do clean up.
I can't see.
We've new time for sightseeing.
Cover long.
Help.
Not far now.
Or it'll be so good to see them again.
There. I knew you'd be glad.
And were they be surprised?
I can't wait to introduce you to them all.
I'm lucky to have so many friends.
I've never had many.
You could now, if you'd stay with me, as my mate.
I couldn't stay with anyone until they'd prove themselves.
But I'm not saying no.
I'll decide as we go along.
In that case, let's get going.
What's happened?
The saints divided.
Perhaps they split into two groups.
They wouldn't do that?
No.
Then which way?
They turned.
Then later on, they must have doubled back.
Something could have been chasing them.
Or they got lost.
Hmm.
And now, if we choose the wrong way,
we're going to waste a lot of time.
In that case, there's only one thing we can do.
You and I must split up, each following a different trail.
If you discover you're on the wrong track, hurry back to join me.
And if I'm on the wrong track
You'd be such a help to our bunch of travelers.
You will come back, won't you?
I couldn't bear to lose you.
Not now.
You may not have to.
You see, Moli?
It wasn't so far.
They do say, Badger.
The talking to oneself is the very first time of madness.
What do you mean?
I'm talking to myself. I was talking to Moli.
Here. Moli. Moli? Where are you?
Here, Badger.
Here, what did I tell you?
It seems that Moli has disappeared.
Oh no.
Shrek! Shrek!
Did you do this?
You did pick it.
I bet.
Why are you so upset?
You're as bad as that stupid badger, you!
Badger.
Yeah, and the hair.
Oh, so it's the hair.
How buts and lunatics learning to learn.
And all because of a few nice, I ask you.
Which way did they go?
That way.
Why? You hungry like?
Hungry. Why? You punk.
Thanks. Thanks.
Nobody said anything so nice to me in ages.
I I
Good hand, kid.
Do you have a mate?
Yes.
And a family, too. Don't you miss your freedom?
Haven't the time.
Much too busy.
I see.
I used to like walking alone in the morning, too.
And now?
And now I don't know what to do.
Vixen?
Is he brave and true?
Probably.
If you don't try, you'll never know.
Thank you, Thrush.
Good luck.
Oh, no. It's an earthquake.
Can't scroll.
Is that you?
Keep going. You're nearly there.
I
Run for your life. Run for your life.
I I
Moles coming.
There you are. Oh, Moli.
Whatever made you do it. I thought you were lost.
I'm sorry, Patrick.
You were so tired and I didn't so what the hell?
And oh, dear, I always end up being such a nuisance.
I'm sorry.
Oh, I am sorry.
It's all right. It's just safe.
Did you see the hunt?
Yes, don't worry. It'll be all right up here.
I hope they're on, can you?
Fox is about.
So do I, Moli.
So do I.
I I
Oh!
I picked up a cent.
That way.
I
What happening?
Run girl.
Run!
Run!
Run!
Run!
What happening? I I can't see.
Better you don't, Moli.
Fox! No.
What is he doing?
He's very exciting.
Look! They don't know which fox to follow.
Fox deliberately ran across the path of the Hounds
when they were after another fox, a fiction.
He put himself in terrible danger to see her.
Kestrel! What's happening?
The Vixen hasn't escaped.
Some of the Hounds are following her too.
Now they are both in trouble.
Our fox is in the clearing now, heading off the rest.
Oh no! The Hounds can see him.
Don't panic.
If only the rabbit hadn't panicked.
None of this would have happened.
The past is past, toad.
I can't bear it.
My husband.
Don't ever mind him. What about Fox?
He's doing them to woo us!
Where am I? What's happening?
Fox is trying to outstour us.
Oh. Better we should run.
No, remember the ooth.
We must all stand together and fight.
But we'll be told to pace these.
Oh, Fox! He's so tired!
We're not going to get you, Mabel.
Prepare yourselves, everyone.
Kestrel! Owl! Is there anything we could do?
We can try to head them off.
In certain circumstances, attack is the only form of defense.
Get home with this man!
Get the hives back here!
Cunning devils are trying to confuse the hives.
On Fox in a time. Let's try the wood.
Come on, Fox!
It's all right. They've called off the hounds.
Well done, Kestrel! Well done, Owl!
Go, Naphai! It isn't over yet!
Fox! Oh!
Oh no! What have I brought on you all?
It's all right, Fox. The riders have turned back.
You're safe! They're gone after the other poor fox.
Oh no! I failed her!
Oh, Fox, oh boy.
The vixen I met on my way back to you.
I wanted her to be my mate.
I'm sorry, I didn't realise. I bet she gets away!
Three to one on! Any take us!
Weasel, will you shut up?
I failed her. No, no.
She's out of the wood!
They're coming this way!
Fox!
Come on!
You're almost there!
I'll head them off. You can make it.
Oh no!
Come on, vixen.
Oh, you're poor thing.
You're going to be safe.
You're going to be safe.
They're calling off the hunt.
But why did the horse rear up?
I saw a snake strike at the horse's leg.
Adda.
Adda!
Where is she?
Well, you're a heroine, Adda.
Stupid.
Oh, yes, it was.
No, it wasn't.
It was some of a stupid snake.
It was Adda, all right?
Adda!
Never leave this town.
They're going.
I know what you did. Head in the mouth.
I couldn't bear to think of you.
And those hounds?
You risked your life for me.
Were you
Were you on your way back to me?
Yes.
Does that mean I would be honored to be your mate?
Oh, I'm so happy.
Welcome, my dear.
You're one of us now.
Hooray!
Hooray!
Hooray!
Hooray!
Hooray!
Hooray!
Hooray!
Hooray!
Hooray!
Hooray!
Hooray!
Hooray!
Hooray!