The Royle Family1998

Barbara Royle:
[talking to Denise who obviously isn't listening] Oh - you know that Donna who works with me. Well, she only works half days - afternoons. And her Mam usually picks the kids up for her; anyway - her Mam's going into hospital and she won't be able to pick the kids up for her. So, Donna, wants to swap to mornings', so - she has to see Pauline. So, she goes and sees Pauline and she says "Can I swap to mornings?" and she tells her, you know, about her Mam going to hospital and all that. And Pauline's not having any of it - she's got herself in a right pickle. What's she going to do?

Denise Royle:
What are you on about?

Barbara Royle:
Donna!

Jim Royle:
What's the matter with her?

Barbara Royle:
Well, her Mam you see normally picks the kids up for her in the afternoons' after school - but she's going into hospital so she won't be able to. So Donna wanted to swap - Pauline won't let her. So she's stuck with someone to pick the kids' up for her, ain't she.

Jim Royle:
Well, what's that got to do with you? I mean it's not your bloody problem is it?

Barbara Royle:
I'm just telling you!

Jim Royle:
Well, don't you think I've got enough to worry about myself?

Barbara Royle:
[sighs] You've no interest in anyone but yourself, Jim.