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Written by Jocelyn Stevenson
Voices: Robert Lindsay, Neil Morrissey, Charlotte Coleman, Jim Broadbent, June Whitfield, Michael Williams, Rosemary Leach, Anton Rodgers, Alun Lewis, Noreen Kershaw, Kate Harbour and David Holt
Directed by Brian Little and Jackie Cockle
Written by Jocelyn Stevenson
Voices: Robert Lindsay, Neil Morrissey, Charlotte Coleman, Jim Broadbent, June Whitfield, Michael Williams, Rosemary Leach, Anton Rodgers, Alun Lewis, Noreen Kershaw, Kate Harbour and David Holt
Directed by Brian Little and Jackie Cockle
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00:00The
01:30His wife, Poppy, was even busier.
01:32Oh, Poppy, please finish soon.
01:55It's time for the baby's nap.
01:57I'm doing my best.
02:00Oh, Poppy, we've got visitors.
02:03Visitors?
02:05Now.
02:05Oh, did you know that there are 92 stairs up to your kitchen?
02:13Oh, is it really that many, Primrose?
02:15How ever do you manage?
02:21I have to say, Lady Daisy, it's difficult going up and down with all three babies.
02:27I find I get so tired.
02:29Ah, that's better.
02:36Which one is this?
02:38Rose or Buttercup?
02:40That's Rose.
02:42I have Buttercup.
02:43Oh, so this must be Pipkin.
02:47There.
02:48I can't wait until their naming day.
02:52Yes.
02:52It's only two days away.
02:55So much to do.
02:57Try not to worry, Poppy.
03:00We're all here to help you.
03:01I can come back later to help bath the babies, if you like.
03:05Oh, thank you, Primrose.
03:07That would be lovely.
03:16After Primrose and her mother left, Dusty got on with the business of the day.
03:22Quiet, Dusty.
03:24You like the babies.
03:25As he walked the familiar route to the store stump, Dusty thought about Poppy and couldn't
03:34help worrying a little.
03:39Wow, that's clever, Mr. Apple.
03:41Why, thank you, Wilfred.
03:43Poppy's babies will love it.
03:49Hello.
03:50Hello, Dusty.
03:51Hello, Mr. Apple.
03:52Hello, Wilfred.
03:53How are those babies of yours?
03:55Noisy, but they're great fun.
04:01Poppy is not so happy, though.
04:03I expect she's tired.
04:06Three babies is a real pawful.
04:09Yes.
04:10And living in the mill doesn't help.
04:12It's noisy, dusty and damp.
04:15And there are 92 stairs up to the kitchen.
04:18Are there really?
04:19How did you know?
04:20I counted them.
04:21Well, I'd best be getting back to see if there's anything I can do to help.
04:27I wish we could help Poppy.
04:30I'm going to make us something to cheer her up.
04:32Could I have some wood, please, Mr. Apple?
04:33Of course, Wilfred.
04:36Oh, dear.
04:38I've used it all.
04:40But I know where we can find some more.
04:43Come with me.
04:47Oh, what is this place?
04:50It's called May Blossom Cottage.
04:52I've never even noticed it before.
04:55And we must have passed it lots of times.
04:57Oh, it's been empty for years.
04:59I've been using it to keep my wood dry.
05:03Now then, how much wood do you need, Wilfred?
05:07Um, does this cooker still work?
05:09I expect so.
05:11It used to be very cosy when my aunt lived here.
05:14Your aunt lived here, Grandpa.
05:15How big is it?
05:16Well, my aunt's bedroom was above this room.
05:21And then I think there's another nice-sized room above that.
05:25And if I remember correctly,
05:28it goes up into the tree for several storeys.
05:31I hadn't really thought about it before.
05:34But there's quite a lot of space.
05:36Wouldn't it be nice if we could clean it up
05:39for Poppy and Dusty and the babies?
05:40You know something, Primrose?
05:43That's a wonderful idea.
05:45Yes!
05:46I wish I'd thought of it.
05:48We could clean it up and paint it.
05:50Yes!
05:50And give it to Poppy as a surprise on naming day!
05:54Naming day?
05:56But that's the day after tomorrow.
05:59There's so much work to be done.
06:01Yes, but we can do it.
06:03We'll get everyone to help.
06:04Well, I suppose we could.
06:07Mr. Apple, I'll start you in there.
06:10Dusty, come on in.
06:12Oh, I thought I heard your voices.
06:15Poppy sent me out to see if you've got any rusks at the store stump.
06:19The babies are teething and...
06:20No problem, Dusty.
06:23But first, we have something to ask you.
06:25What if we cleaned up this cottage and painted it?
06:28Would you and Poppy and the babies like to live here?
06:30Are you serious?
06:33Completely.
06:34Why?
06:36Why, that would be wonderful.
06:38Well, it would make all the difference.
06:42I must go and tell Poppy.
06:44No!
06:44No!
06:45We mustn't tell Poppy.
06:47We mustn't.
06:48We think it should be a surprise.
06:49Yes, of course.
06:53That's even better.
06:55But, you know, keeping such a big secret from her isn't going to be easy.
07:00You just leave it to us.
07:02The next day, Primrose and Lady Daisy took Poppy and the babies to a shady place along the hedge.
07:11Primrose told Poppy they'd chosen it because it was nice and quiet, the perfect spot to do the sewing.
07:17But they'd really chosen it because it was far away from Operation May Blossom Cottage.
07:25The hedge was bursting with activity.
07:29Mr. Apple was in charge of repairs and Mrs. Apple was in charge of cleaning.
07:36Mrs. Crusty Bread was in charge of making a special cake for the surprise party.
07:41Now then, now then, now then, I'll need three candles, won't I?
07:46A blue one for Pipkin, a pink one for Rose, and a yellow one for Buttercup.
07:53Perfect!
07:57And Mr. and Mrs. Toadflax and Basil were in charge of delivering the whitewash.
08:02Oh, good.
08:03Here's the whitewash.
08:05Why don't you take it on upstairs?
08:07That's a very good idea.
08:08I'll wait down here.
08:11Here's the whitewash.
08:16Nice and thick.
08:18Just the way you wanted it, Pip.
08:21As soon as we've painted the walls, we can start to fetch the furniture from the mill.
08:26Oh, how can we do that without Poppy knowing?
08:31Don't worry.
08:32Primrose and I have thought of a plan.
08:34And I believe she and Lady Daisy are carrying it out as we speak.
08:38It must be really hard looking after three babies.
08:44Yes, but I'm loving every minute of it.
08:47And I've had an idea which I think will help.
08:50I just wish there wasn't so much to do in so little time.
08:53We're only halfway through their naming day games.
08:56And I've still got to do some quilts.
08:58But Poppy, that's what my idea is about.
09:02Yes.
09:03Why don't you and the babies come and stay at the Old Oak Palace tonight?
09:08Then we can help you with the sewing.
09:11And tomorrow, I can help you dress the babies for naming day.
09:15Oh, that's such a kind offer.
09:19So, will you come?
09:20Are you certain we won't be too much trouble?
09:22No, we would love you to come.
09:25In fact, I'm counting on it.
09:27Well then.
09:29Yes, please.
09:30What do you say, Buttercup?
09:32Why don't you and Primrose go to the mill to collect whatever you need
09:43while I look after the babies?
09:45Come on, Poppy.
09:46I'm coming.
09:51I'm so glad you're going to stay
09:53because I really, really, really wanted to help dress the babies for...
09:57Oh!
09:59Hi, Primrose.
10:00Oh, hello, Poppy.
10:02Hello, Wilfred.
10:04You look as if you've been painting.
10:06Isn't that Dusty's hammer?
10:08Um, uh...
10:10Yes.
10:12You've been making the babies a present, haven't you, Wilfred?
10:15I have.
10:16Oh, yes, I have.
10:18And I borrowed this hammer from Dusty.
10:20I'll return it soon, I promise.
10:22Oh, I won't worry about that, Wilfred.
10:25I shouldn't think he needs it at the moment.
10:27No.
10:28Um, well...
10:30Bye.
10:32I can't imagine what he'd be making that would take so much paint.
10:36You never know with Wilfred.
10:38He's very creative, you see.
10:40Hello there.
10:41Oh, hello, Basil.
10:42Oh.
10:43I see you've been painting as well.
10:45Um, yes.
10:47Have you been decorating, Basil?
10:51Decorating?
10:51Oh, yes, decorating.
10:55One of my favourite things, decorating.
10:57Bye.
10:58Bye, Basil.
10:59Oh.
10:59I wish I had the time to decorate the mill.
11:08Oh, I wouldn't worry about that now.
11:10Look, here we are.
11:12Let's hope we don't run into anyone else covered in paint.
11:18Dusty.
11:19Hello, Primrose.
11:21He's covered in paint as well.
11:24Um...
11:25And why are you measuring that old table?
11:28I...
11:29I...
11:31Just wondered how big it is.
11:33It's no use, Dusty.
11:35I'm afraid you'll have to tell her.
11:36Tell her?
11:37Yes.
11:38You'll have to tell her about the table.
11:40The table?
11:41Um...
11:41The thing is, it's meant to be a surprise.
11:46Oh, then don't say any more.
11:48I love surprises.
11:50Good.
11:51Well, I'd better go now.
11:54See you later.
11:56Now, what do you need for tonight?
11:58Well, I'll need these blankets.
12:02Oh, and all three baskets.
12:04And extra clothes.
12:05And nappies.
12:06And...
12:07Oh, Primrose, I'm sorry.
12:10It was so very kind of you and your mother to invite us for the night,
12:14but I honestly don't think I can face all that packing.
12:17I'll help!
12:18No, but there's so much tidying up to do.
12:21But, Poppy...
12:22No.
12:23I really must stay here tonight after all.
12:26But thank you so much for offering.
12:29I really appreciate it.
12:33Where are you going?
12:34To fetch the babies.
12:36I have a feeling your mother may have had enough of them by now.
12:38Mama!
12:39Um, why don't you stay here and rest and I'll ask Mama to bring them back?
12:44Are you sure?
12:45Yes, and then you can get on with your sewing.
12:48Yes.
12:49And when we get back, I'll help with everything.
12:54Thank you, Primrose.
12:58Mama!
12:59Mama!
13:00The plan's going all wrong!
13:03Mama?
13:04I've taken the babies back to the palace.
13:12Oh, good.
13:13That gives me time to tell everyone what's happening.
13:24Listen, everyone.
13:25Poppy won't go to the old oak palace.
13:28What?
13:28Oh, I was afraid that might happen.
13:32Now how are we going to move the furniture?
13:34Dusty, why don't you go to the mill and try to make her change her mind?
13:39How?
13:39Oh, I'm sure you'll think of something, dear.
13:42I'll come with you.
13:43And so will I.
13:44Oh, thanks.
13:46I have a feeling I'll need all the help I can get.
13:53Poppy?
13:55Pop?
13:56Hurry.
13:57Oh, look.
13:59Should we wake her?
14:00No, Wilfred.
14:02We can't.
14:03Shh.
14:03Peter.
14:04It's the first sleep she's had in days.
14:08But if Poppy's here, how are we going to move the furniture?
14:12Oh, dear.
14:15We can't.
14:17Oh, no.
14:22Mayblossom Cottage was sparkling clean and beautifully painted.
14:26The mice were very pleased with their work.
14:29All that was needed now was Dusty and Poppy's furniture.
14:33But as long as Poppy was asleep in the flour mill, there was little chance the mice could
14:39move anything without her knowing.
14:41So Wilfred, Primrose and Dusty came up with the only possible solution.
14:46Oh.
14:59Phew.
15:00Do you think's your mind going to sleep in one place and waking up somewhere else?
15:04I hope not.
15:10We're here.
15:12Mama.
15:13Mama.
15:14oh my goodness what happened not to worry lady daisy she's just sleeping this was the only way
15:21we could get her out of the mill what down all those stairs what a lovely sleep
15:34oh where am i it's all right my love it's all right you're at the old oak palace it just seemed
15:42easier to bring you here than to move the babies oh but i was going to i need to you're just in time for tea
15:57no who wants more
16:03i wonder if that means yes
16:05oh just look at them
16:12have you been good little mice they couldn't have been better little treasures
16:20and now that you're settled here i'm gonna tidy up at the mill and make sure everything's
16:25organized for tomorrow oh will you of course now you get on with what you have to do but don't wait
16:33up for me you'll need all the rest you can get for tomorrow bye bye
16:39i can't believe it but that worked so what do we do now i'll stay here to help poppy wilford you can go
17:02with dusty are you going to move the furniture now no not quite yet i think it would be best to wait
17:08until after dark see you later primrose and thanks from now on it should be easy
17:20later that evening after dark the great furniture moving operation began
17:26at the old oak palace as primrose helped finish the sewing she wondered how wilfred and the other mice
17:34were getting on i finished this quilt well done primrose thank you very much
17:43it's so lovely and peaceful here no mill wheel grinding no flower sacks dumping no
17:50i think we had best be getting to bed we've got a big day tomorrow the babies will be waking you up
18:09before first light how well i know it and thank you both again i can't believe we finished the sewing
18:16with time to spare many paws make light work and it's amazing what you can do when the babies are asleep
18:34very early the next morning all the mice gathered beneath the hawthorns for the naming ceremony
18:40primrose was particularly pleased because poppy and dusty asked her to hold rose
18:46she stood proudly in between her friends as the old vole recited the naming day poem
18:52buds on the branches blossom and flower the blackbirds sing in the leafy bower and over the hill comes the
19:00rising sun to shine on the field and on you little one oh that was lovely
19:10we name you roaches we name you buttercup and we name you pippy
19:20it doesn't seem that long ago that we were here naming your daisy
19:26mama the cottage is all ready how are we going to get poppy into it well now primrose
19:35oh oh dear it's raining whoa
19:39poppy quick you don't want the babies to get wet in their lovely new gardens
19:44oh dear she's going the wrong way poppy poppy over here dear come and shelter in this cottage door
19:57there's not enough room out here why don't you go in
20:03when poppy entered the cottage she looked around garlands of flowers hung from newly washed beams
20:12and bright china that looked rather familiar was arranged on the dresser's shelves
20:18it's so cozy
20:22isn't that our old table the one dusty was measuring
20:28let's look around leaving primrose in charge of the babies poppy and dusty climbed the stairs
20:34there are only 20 stairs to the nursery here dusty led the bewildered poppy
20:40to a small room that was warm and bright fresh curtains hung at the windows
20:47and beneath them stood three little cots each with its own embroidered quilt
20:53but dusty how could
20:56is this yes this is our house with love from all our friends in brambley hedge
21:05oh dusty oh i can't believe it oh surprise
21:15oh thank you thank you all so much we hope you'll be happy here my dear oh grandmother we shall
21:25who wants some of my special naming day punch
21:35it's very good if i do say so myself i'm certainly happy to offer another opinion
21:40you can't have a naming day without basil's punch
21:44see we told you there was a surprise and i do love surprises thanks to mrs crusty bread there was plenty to
21:52eat and drink cowslip and violet salads roast petal sandwiches primrose pottage and meadow sweet tea
22:00but the highlight of the surprise party was of course mrs crusty bread's cake now then everybody
22:08it's time to cut the cake
22:14while the babies played on the floor the mice of brambly hedge celebrated their naming day
22:25aren't you a little charmer actually basil this is buttercup equally charming before long the food
22:33had all been eaten the punch had all been drunk and as for the stars of the show
22:40primrose wilfred could you help me of course i'll take pipkin
22:4917 18 19 20 oh hey primrose you were right 20 stairs of course i was right
22:59i can't count wilfred i can't count wilfred when these babies grow her i hope they'll be as
23:07wonderful as you two well i don't know if that's possible wilfred
23:15shh i think we'd better go back downstairs
23:22the babies are asleep in their lovely new nursery then let me propose a toast
23:29to the babies to rose buttercup and pipkin and their new home and as everyone drank to poppy and dusty's babies
23:40they slept soundly in their new room snuggled under their new quilts
23:46of the birds dreaming their first dreams in their new house