MODULE 4 TELEVISION TRANSCRIPTS - That's English JR

can have a chat about old times. Or we can have a
game of cards or ...
Gran That's very thoughtful of you, Bernard. But I'm
afraid I won't be at home this evening. I've got to
get ready.
Bernard Ready? For what?
Gran I'm going out with a friend. Goodness me, is that
the time?
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Bernard Is it ... a woman friend?
Gran No
Bernard It's a man, then.
Gran Yes, Bernard. It's a man.
Bernard What I meant was, it's a man friend . . . rather than
a woman friend ... if you see what I mean.
Gran Yes.
Bernard Is it anyone that I know?
Gran No, you haven't met him yet.
Bernard How long have you been seeing him?
Gran Oh, for about a week. Since last Sunday, actually.
Bernard I see. And how old is this friend of yours. I mean,
is he ... around your age?
Gran He's younger than me. His name is Frank, and I
don't want to be late for him.
Bernard No, of course not. Have a lovely evening, Gran.
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Bernard We don't know anything about Frank..
Valerie Oh, Bernard. I'm sure Gran can look after herself.
She's very grown-up.
Bernard I know she's grown-up. That's what I'm worried
about. I mean, where are they going to tonight?
What will they do? When will she come back?
Valerie I'm sure Gran will be very sensible. She's a very
sensible person.
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Gran This is Frank. Valerie and Bernard, Frank.
Valerie Very pleased to meet you, Frank.
Frank It's my pleasure.
Bernard Good evening.
Frank Very good to meet you at last, Bernard. I've heard
such a lot about you both.
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Frank Well, it's been very nice meeting you. Goodbye.
Goodbye, Valerie. Goodbye, Bernard. Goodbye!
Valerie Well, Gran, Frank seems very nice.
Bernard Yes. Very nice. I was very impressed.
Gran Yes.
Valerie Bernard's been quite worried about you, Gran.
Haven't you, Bernard?
Bernard Oh, no, not really.
Valerie Bernard thought Frank was going to be a young
man, who was after your money. But he looked
older than you.
Gran He just seems older. He's actually a year younger
than I am. And he can't be after my money. He's
actually quite rich.
Bernard Really!
Valerie Well, that's nice. And is there a future in your
relationship?
Gran Well, he has just asked me to marry him if that's
what you mean.
Valerie Has he really?
Gran Yes.
Bernard How exciting. How romantic.
Gran Yes. But I don't think I will. In fact, I'm not sure if
I'm going to see Frank any more. He's rather nosy
always wanting to know what I'm doing. And he
never stops talking about DIY. I wouldn't get
much peace!
Bernard Oh, good! I mean ... Well, of course, you must
make the decision yourself, Gran.
Gran Yes, I must. Well, I'm going to think about it,
Bcrnard. And Bernard ...
Bernard Yes, Gran?
Gran Please don't call me Gran!
B GETTING TOGETHER
Street interviews
Mr Addison We've known each other for fifty-three years,
and we've been married for fifty-two years.
Frank I've known my girlfriend for a year and a half.
Sara I've known my partner now for about eight
years. In fact, we were going to get married
seven years ago, but then I had a baby, so we
didn't get married.
David We were married fifteen years ago, so I've
known my wife for fifteen years now.
Keith I have known my wife for twenty-seven years,
and we've been married for twenty-five years.
In fact, we celebrated our silver wedding
anniversary in June this year.
Don't make me laugh!
Danny Thank you! Thank you! Thank you very much! You
know, friends are important, aren't they? Everyone
should have friends. I love my friends, but I have a
very special friend, called Fido. Fido has been living
with me ever since he was a little, baby
doggy-woggy - haven't you, Fidy-Widy-Bidy? Yes,
everybody needs a best friend, and a dog is a man's
best friend. He doesn't give you advice, he never
tries to borrow money, and you don't have to buy
him a coat - he's already got one! He's had one since
he was born! You know, a dog's hair? His coat? You
don't have to buy him a coat - he's already got one!
He's had one since he was born! I love Fido. I don't
care what anyone says - he's a fine guard dog. You
know, if I hear any noises in the night, I wake him,
and then he starts to bark. Don't you think that it's
interesting that man's best friend can't talk? I once
heard of a dog that could talk. But it's not possible.
If a dog ever tells you he can talk, he's lying. If a
dog ever tells you he can talk he's lying. Oh, he's a
lovely dog. And he's good company. You know, I've
been playing chess with him since he was little. You
probably think that he's a very clever dog because
he can play chess, but he's not really clever, because
when Fido and I play chess, I usually win! Usually!
And, now, ladies and gentlemen, shall I sing you a
song? Yes! Thank you. I'd like to sing a little song I
wrote myself, all about Fido. It's called, 'Everyone