The Animals of Farthing Wood (1993) s02e03 Episode Script
Survival
The Winter had come to White Deer Park, and the Farthingwood animals imprisoned on their
own land fared badly.
I'm warning you, one more step.
The stag didn't mean us to be kept prisoner on our own lands.
Then Badger disappeared.
Anxiously the animals searched for him, and it was not until the Wardens cat came,
carrying news that they realised their old friend was warm and safe in the Wardens cottage.
Unfortunately, however, Kestrel mistook cats' intentions towards Moll.
Then nasty cuts.
What can I say?
But at least they've stopped bleeding.
Badger safe.
Oh, thank you.
Thank you.
Your friend won't be back for a while yet.
His leg was broken, you know.
All the same.
To think you came to tell us.
You're part of the Earth now, Cat.
From now on, we'll look after you.
I've already sampled your precious oath.
Thank you very much.
May I offer my apologies so embarrassing.
You meant well, Kestrel.
Not me, she didn't.
Ouch.
Sorry.
I know.
Don't say it.
You mean well too.
Hmm.
Someone's hungry.
We're all hungry, Cat.
You will stay and eat with us.
Eat hot.
We're about to go hunting.
You're welcome to share whatever we catch.
Generous of you, I must say.
We're so grateful for the news about Badger.
Moll, you'll take care of him while we're away, won't you?
Oh, yes.
After what he did for Badger, I'll guard him with my life.
Wonderful.
At least I know I'm not going to be attacked by worms.
Well be as quick as we can.
Did Badger tell you the story of our journey from Farthingwood?
No, but I've a feeling you're going to.
Badger, hold the oath.
There's got to be a better way.
Perhaps.
Could I tell you the story of?
No, I've enjoyed myself for long enough.
Thank you.
Time to sleep.
Oh yes.
Sleep.
The best healer.
You just close your eyes.
Moll will keep watch.
I wonder if there's any nice juicy worms around.
Seems a pity.
Got a nice little stall just waiting for me at home.
I suppose it wouldn't hurt if I left him just for a moment.
It's so much for life in the wild.
Kestrel attacked you.
Did I hear you right?
You heard perfectly well you old phony.
Dressed away till I get my own back.
But you can't.
Kestrel's one of my friends.
One of yours too now that she knows you were helping me.
Better keep out of sight.
Why?
Better safe than sorry.
He's right, mother.
A hungry fox can't be depended on.
And as for Kestrel, look what happened to my wife.
She she didn't recognise her indeed.
But I know better.
Good hunting.
Not a thing.
You should do what we do.
Lay up a store for emergencies.
What is this?
Laying up stores.
When weasel steals from them.
We had a feast.
But now we're hungry.
That little weasel.
Come on.
Might as well go home.
Oh.
Oh.
Oh.
Oh.
Oh.
Oh, I'm hungry.
Oh.
What's the matter with you all?
Can't you take a joke?
The jokes are new weasel.
Oh.
Oh.
Oh.
Oh.
Oh.
Nobody loves me.
Not even measly, wrong measly weasel.
And you can shout.
Call that sympathy.
No.
I call it plain annoying.
Quick, take cover.
I hear this horrible din.
So I come to investigate and what do I find?
You.
Now, can I give you a word of advice?
Weasel.
Instead of winding everybody else up,
why don't you just wind down?
Oh.
Always picking on me is always picking on me.
Always picking on me.
Ah!
Ah!
Ah!
Ah!
The weary fox from Farthingwood
had more to fear than just the falling snow
and the hunger that followed in its wake
his own followers were losing faith in him.
Mother, mother!
Mother Heshtis appeared.
Will we are on Farthingland?
So in theory she should be perfectly safe.
Unless
Unless what?
Unless fox?
Oh no.
I should never forgive myself.
I should have made sure she came back with us.
Now, fox?
Oh.
I knew he was hungry, but
It does look bad.
He was the last seen with her.
But you didn't actually see him.
Do away with her.
No.
But it all points to it.
I asked you, brothers.
Far better ask, fox.
In brief, fox, I asked you, on the Oath of Farthingwood.
Did you, or did you not, each my
Mother.
On the Oath of Farthingwood, no.
I did not.
Well, I don't believe you.
Oh, what is the point?
Am I missing something?
Fox stands accused of
of devouring Mrs. Voulweezle.
Oh?
How's that?
I saw Scarface, ain't I?
There's Scarface!
She was on Farthingland.
She should have been safe.
Nobody's safe with him around.
I'm
sheried, fox.
You may be cleared of breaking the Oath, fox.
But you're going to have to do something about Scarface.
Fox can barely walk with cold and hunger.
He wouldn't stand a chance.
Surely your reputation is enough to frighten him.
Or is your reputation unmerited?
Fighting will only make matters worse.
In that case, the Oath doesn't mean anything anymore.
Your right, Fieldmouch. So much for the Oath.
I wish my old friend Batti was here.
Oh, there's nothing to keep you here now.
Ah! Still a bit stiff.
Excuse us, excuses. That's just your age.
Oh, will.
No time like the present.
Having second thoughts are we?
No, no.
No, it just feels so strange to be outside.
Ah, you'll soon get used to it again.
A like a little company on the way.
Thank you, Cat. That would be kind.
Seeing your bird, friend.
Oh, no, you're quite safe.
I think it's going to snow again.
Then it's time I was getting back to my nice warm fire.
Well, just as well you don't care for my sort of life, isn't it?
Poor fox and vixen.
Poor morn will suffer this cold while I
Be better off in the warden's cottage, all of us.
I should never have left.
No, I've got to take them all back to the warden's cottage.
All the same.
You think that at least I've come to meet me?
I don't remember this hill.
So beautiful.
Why didn't anyone come to meet me?
Badger! Badger! Is that you?
Oh, well, well.
Oh, Badger, welcome back.
Well, as to that, I'm not so sure.
By the way, Cat sends you his regards.
Thank you. I'm I'm sorry.
Kestrel attacked him.
Stupid bird. Cat was doing me a favor.
I know. I'm sorry.
Fox and vixen in.
Yes. Aren't you glad to see me?
I'm sorry.
It is my son.
Yes. One.
I prefer live prey.
I'll make farthing woodmice.
No, they're not.
Anyway, Mr Scarface, sir, they died of a cold, so there.
Which is more than I can say for the voluet.
Oh, so you saw that, did you?
Yes, I did.
And Mr Scarface, I'm afraid I have to tell you
that that particular voluet was a friend of mine, a farthing woodvole.
So, what are you going to do about it?
Uhnothing.
Ha ha ha ha.
Did you have to tell anyone you saw me eating a farthing woodvole, is it?
Are you quite sure about it?
That's good, because if you had told anyone, Scarface would have killed you.
Just or killed your friend.
Oh, no!
Oh, no!
Mr Scarface, please let me get that out.
All right. A monk condition.
I want you to be my spy in the farthing wood camp.
From now on, I want to know every move Fox makes.
Got it?
Good. Well then, till next time.
Bye bye.
Were you there all the time?
Shh! Yeah, I was. I saw everything.
Then why didn't you come out me? You maize a little twerp?
Because I'm a maize a little twerp.
Oh!
You're lucky you were left alive. Can you move?
I feel sick!
Lainon me. Don't lean, cut some match.
From now on, you're good to do anything you ask.
You want us, all of us, to go and live in the warden's cottage.
Yes, look at me! My first shiny, I'm well fed.
Not to say fat. You could be like me.
The old falls off his trolley. Gone soft in the brain.
We couldn't go and live in a house.
Not the birds, I'm afraid.
Ah, the cat. I know.
What do you say, Fox?
I say you should go home and get some sleep.
You'll feel better in the morning.
Do I see? Yeah, you think I'm rambling, do you?
I don't know why I bothered. I could have stayed in the warmth who would be for me.
Well, that'll teach me to think of my so-called friends.
Didn't even come to meet me.
But we didn't know you were coming.
Bender, where are you going?
Home, like Fox said, to the warden's house.
Poor badger.
Excuse me, but I think this calls for a general meeting.
So-called friends. Didn't even come to meet me.
You're called friends. Didn't even come to meet me.
You won't stop me, Kestrel.
What about the old spatcher? All for one and one for all?
Well, no use me dying with you is there.
What do you want? Are you sick again?
No. I'd come home.
You're a wild animal. You don't belong here.
You manage?
My kind have learned to purr and rub against the man's legs over generations.
Could you learn overnight?
But you're my friend. You could teach me.
Oh, go home, you stupid creature.
Badger, you belong with us.
I've heard. I'm a stupid old fool.
Don't blame yourself. It must be confusing.
Tame one minute while the next, and then the sudden shock of the cold.
Oh!
Oh!
Gigi!
I do hope Kat's alright.
Badgers have always been loners. He has simply reverted to type.
No, he'll think better of it and be back. We should be thinking how to help him.
I agree.
We must not let our hearts rule our heads.
In the past, we have been fond of Badger.
But now he has joined with our enemy.
The warden is not our enemy. Kestrel, what happened?
Attacked by Kat.
It was Badger who saved me on his way now.
Be kind to him.
Oh no, not this time.
But Kestrel, you're injured.
Not too badly. Thanks, Badger.
Keep warm. That's what I say.
Keep warm. Time will heal.
Welcome back, Badger old friend.
Sorry, Fox. Not quite myself, you know.
Not another word, old son. Not another word.
Come on below where it's warm.
Was there an eye I will take care of, Kestrel?
I do help you not a vast of fish.
I've had an idea, Fox.
Oh yes.
Oh no, different idea altogether, Fox. Much better.
Remember how we scavenged from the humans when we were on our way here?
We could do it again.
Raid people's gardens, dust bins and so on.
Scarfish wouldn't be able to object.
We wouldn't be on his land, would we?
Just a temporary measure?
So, Al was sent out to scout for the raiding party.
And when she had found a suitable place, she sent back word.
Quickly, before the human takes the chickens.
And to think that miserable fox got my chickens.
My poor babies.
I'll get back at him. Don't you worry, my lady.
And as for that two-faced little weasel.
own land fared badly.
I'm warning you, one more step.
The stag didn't mean us to be kept prisoner on our own lands.
Then Badger disappeared.
Anxiously the animals searched for him, and it was not until the Wardens cat came,
carrying news that they realised their old friend was warm and safe in the Wardens cottage.
Unfortunately, however, Kestrel mistook cats' intentions towards Moll.
Then nasty cuts.
What can I say?
But at least they've stopped bleeding.
Badger safe.
Oh, thank you.
Thank you.
Your friend won't be back for a while yet.
His leg was broken, you know.
All the same.
To think you came to tell us.
You're part of the Earth now, Cat.
From now on, we'll look after you.
I've already sampled your precious oath.
Thank you very much.
May I offer my apologies so embarrassing.
You meant well, Kestrel.
Not me, she didn't.
Ouch.
Sorry.
I know.
Don't say it.
You mean well too.
Hmm.
Someone's hungry.
We're all hungry, Cat.
You will stay and eat with us.
Eat hot.
We're about to go hunting.
You're welcome to share whatever we catch.
Generous of you, I must say.
We're so grateful for the news about Badger.
Moll, you'll take care of him while we're away, won't you?
Oh, yes.
After what he did for Badger, I'll guard him with my life.
Wonderful.
At least I know I'm not going to be attacked by worms.
Well be as quick as we can.
Did Badger tell you the story of our journey from Farthingwood?
No, but I've a feeling you're going to.
Badger, hold the oath.
There's got to be a better way.
Perhaps.
Could I tell you the story of?
No, I've enjoyed myself for long enough.
Thank you.
Time to sleep.
Oh yes.
Sleep.
The best healer.
You just close your eyes.
Moll will keep watch.
I wonder if there's any nice juicy worms around.
Seems a pity.
Got a nice little stall just waiting for me at home.
I suppose it wouldn't hurt if I left him just for a moment.
It's so much for life in the wild.
Kestrel attacked you.
Did I hear you right?
You heard perfectly well you old phony.
Dressed away till I get my own back.
But you can't.
Kestrel's one of my friends.
One of yours too now that she knows you were helping me.
Better keep out of sight.
Why?
Better safe than sorry.
He's right, mother.
A hungry fox can't be depended on.
And as for Kestrel, look what happened to my wife.
She she didn't recognise her indeed.
But I know better.
Good hunting.
Not a thing.
You should do what we do.
Lay up a store for emergencies.
What is this?
Laying up stores.
When weasel steals from them.
We had a feast.
But now we're hungry.
That little weasel.
Come on.
Might as well go home.
Oh.
Oh.
Oh.
Oh.
Oh.
Oh, I'm hungry.
Oh.
What's the matter with you all?
Can't you take a joke?
The jokes are new weasel.
Oh.
Oh.
Oh.
Oh.
Oh.
Nobody loves me.
Not even measly, wrong measly weasel.
And you can shout.
Call that sympathy.
No.
I call it plain annoying.
Quick, take cover.
I hear this horrible din.
So I come to investigate and what do I find?
You.
Now, can I give you a word of advice?
Weasel.
Instead of winding everybody else up,
why don't you just wind down?
Oh.
Always picking on me is always picking on me.
Always picking on me.
Ah!
Ah!
Ah!
Ah!
The weary fox from Farthingwood
had more to fear than just the falling snow
and the hunger that followed in its wake
his own followers were losing faith in him.
Mother, mother!
Mother Heshtis appeared.
Will we are on Farthingland?
So in theory she should be perfectly safe.
Unless
Unless what?
Unless fox?
Oh no.
I should never forgive myself.
I should have made sure she came back with us.
Now, fox?
Oh.
I knew he was hungry, but
It does look bad.
He was the last seen with her.
But you didn't actually see him.
Do away with her.
No.
But it all points to it.
I asked you, brothers.
Far better ask, fox.
In brief, fox, I asked you, on the Oath of Farthingwood.
Did you, or did you not, each my
Mother.
On the Oath of Farthingwood, no.
I did not.
Well, I don't believe you.
Oh, what is the point?
Am I missing something?
Fox stands accused of
of devouring Mrs. Voulweezle.
Oh?
How's that?
I saw Scarface, ain't I?
There's Scarface!
She was on Farthingland.
She should have been safe.
Nobody's safe with him around.
I'm
sheried, fox.
You may be cleared of breaking the Oath, fox.
But you're going to have to do something about Scarface.
Fox can barely walk with cold and hunger.
He wouldn't stand a chance.
Surely your reputation is enough to frighten him.
Or is your reputation unmerited?
Fighting will only make matters worse.
In that case, the Oath doesn't mean anything anymore.
Your right, Fieldmouch. So much for the Oath.
I wish my old friend Batti was here.
Oh, there's nothing to keep you here now.
Ah! Still a bit stiff.
Excuse us, excuses. That's just your age.
Oh, will.
No time like the present.
Having second thoughts are we?
No, no.
No, it just feels so strange to be outside.
Ah, you'll soon get used to it again.
A like a little company on the way.
Thank you, Cat. That would be kind.
Seeing your bird, friend.
Oh, no, you're quite safe.
I think it's going to snow again.
Then it's time I was getting back to my nice warm fire.
Well, just as well you don't care for my sort of life, isn't it?
Poor fox and vixen.
Poor morn will suffer this cold while I
Be better off in the warden's cottage, all of us.
I should never have left.
No, I've got to take them all back to the warden's cottage.
All the same.
You think that at least I've come to meet me?
I don't remember this hill.
So beautiful.
Why didn't anyone come to meet me?
Badger! Badger! Is that you?
Oh, well, well.
Oh, Badger, welcome back.
Well, as to that, I'm not so sure.
By the way, Cat sends you his regards.
Thank you. I'm I'm sorry.
Kestrel attacked him.
Stupid bird. Cat was doing me a favor.
I know. I'm sorry.
Fox and vixen in.
Yes. Aren't you glad to see me?
I'm sorry.
It is my son.
Yes. One.
I prefer live prey.
I'll make farthing woodmice.
No, they're not.
Anyway, Mr Scarface, sir, they died of a cold, so there.
Which is more than I can say for the voluet.
Oh, so you saw that, did you?
Yes, I did.
And Mr Scarface, I'm afraid I have to tell you
that that particular voluet was a friend of mine, a farthing woodvole.
So, what are you going to do about it?
Uhnothing.
Ha ha ha ha.
Did you have to tell anyone you saw me eating a farthing woodvole, is it?
Are you quite sure about it?
That's good, because if you had told anyone, Scarface would have killed you.
Just or killed your friend.
Oh, no!
Oh, no!
Mr Scarface, please let me get that out.
All right. A monk condition.
I want you to be my spy in the farthing wood camp.
From now on, I want to know every move Fox makes.
Got it?
Good. Well then, till next time.
Bye bye.
Were you there all the time?
Shh! Yeah, I was. I saw everything.
Then why didn't you come out me? You maize a little twerp?
Because I'm a maize a little twerp.
Oh!
You're lucky you were left alive. Can you move?
I feel sick!
Lainon me. Don't lean, cut some match.
From now on, you're good to do anything you ask.
You want us, all of us, to go and live in the warden's cottage.
Yes, look at me! My first shiny, I'm well fed.
Not to say fat. You could be like me.
The old falls off his trolley. Gone soft in the brain.
We couldn't go and live in a house.
Not the birds, I'm afraid.
Ah, the cat. I know.
What do you say, Fox?
I say you should go home and get some sleep.
You'll feel better in the morning.
Do I see? Yeah, you think I'm rambling, do you?
I don't know why I bothered. I could have stayed in the warmth who would be for me.
Well, that'll teach me to think of my so-called friends.
Didn't even come to meet me.
But we didn't know you were coming.
Bender, where are you going?
Home, like Fox said, to the warden's house.
Poor badger.
Excuse me, but I think this calls for a general meeting.
So-called friends. Didn't even come to meet me.
You're called friends. Didn't even come to meet me.
You won't stop me, Kestrel.
What about the old spatcher? All for one and one for all?
Well, no use me dying with you is there.
What do you want? Are you sick again?
No. I'd come home.
You're a wild animal. You don't belong here.
You manage?
My kind have learned to purr and rub against the man's legs over generations.
Could you learn overnight?
But you're my friend. You could teach me.
Oh, go home, you stupid creature.
Badger, you belong with us.
I've heard. I'm a stupid old fool.
Don't blame yourself. It must be confusing.
Tame one minute while the next, and then the sudden shock of the cold.
Oh!
Oh!
Gigi!
I do hope Kat's alright.
Badgers have always been loners. He has simply reverted to type.
No, he'll think better of it and be back. We should be thinking how to help him.
I agree.
We must not let our hearts rule our heads.
In the past, we have been fond of Badger.
But now he has joined with our enemy.
The warden is not our enemy. Kestrel, what happened?
Attacked by Kat.
It was Badger who saved me on his way now.
Be kind to him.
Oh no, not this time.
But Kestrel, you're injured.
Not too badly. Thanks, Badger.
Keep warm. That's what I say.
Keep warm. Time will heal.
Welcome back, Badger old friend.
Sorry, Fox. Not quite myself, you know.
Not another word, old son. Not another word.
Come on below where it's warm.
Was there an eye I will take care of, Kestrel?
I do help you not a vast of fish.
I've had an idea, Fox.
Oh yes.
Oh no, different idea altogether, Fox. Much better.
Remember how we scavenged from the humans when we were on our way here?
We could do it again.
Raid people's gardens, dust bins and so on.
Scarfish wouldn't be able to object.
We wouldn't be on his land, would we?
Just a temporary measure?
So, Al was sent out to scout for the raiding party.
And when she had found a suitable place, she sent back word.
Quickly, before the human takes the chickens.
And to think that miserable fox got my chickens.
My poor babies.
I'll get back at him. Don't you worry, my lady.
And as for that two-faced little weasel.