Arnold's Brother Archie

**Arnold's Brother Archie** is the sixteenth episode of the first season.

## Plot

Archie, Arnold's younger brother arrives from the City of London to help out with the work in Chumley. He acts quite a big shot so Sammy encourages Arnold to pay him out.

## Characters

* Sammy
* Roger
* Susan
* Harry
* Colin
* Penny
* Arnold
* Stephanie
* Mr. Spector
* Archie (*debut*)

## Quotes

* (The buses leave the garage to start their jobs for the day, but Arnold is still asleep, then Sammy honks to wake him up)
* **Arnold:** Wha-w-w-w-what?! What's happening?
* **Sammy:** Time to leave, Arnold.
* **Arnold:** Oh, dear! I'm not feeling up to it today, lad. The old-uh wheels are playing up.
* (Mr. Spector is wondering why Arnold isn't leaving as he goes back to sleep)
* **Mr. Spector:** Well, you know. Maybe he's just not up to it anymore. Now, let me think about this. Oh, I-uh, better do something about I suppose.
* (Sammy starts to get worried about Arnold)
* **Sammy:** Oh, I hope Arnold's not getting too old.
* (Sammy sees a beige and red double-decker bus who he thinks is Arnold)
* **Sammy:** Arnold! Wha, hey, hey!
* (Sammy then realises its not him)
* **Sammy:** Huh?!
* **Archie:** Archie's the name, lad. I'm Arnold's brother up from The City, and I'm taking over his route!
* (Sammy is shocked as he goes back to the garage to tell the other buses)
* **Sammy:** Guess what? Arnold's got a brother, and he's called Archie, and he looks just like him, and he's taking over his route!
* **Colin:** Oh, ar!
* **Susan:** We already know!
* **Harry:** We know!
* (Archie is in the coach wash singing)
* **Archie:** Those Busy Buses! (Sings)
* (Arnold is not happy about his brother taking over his route)
* **Arnold:** Look at him, the show-off! Always has been and always will be.
* **Sammy:** I'm sure him won't stay for long, Arnold.
* **Mr. Spector:** Excellent day's work, Archie! Keep that up and you can stay for good.
* **Archie:** I love it here! (Honks at the other buses as he leaves)
* (Archie is happily enjoying himself)
* **Archie:** Morning, Stephanie!
* **Stephanie:** Ooo-hoo! Good morning, Archie!
* **Archie:** Hey, hey, hey, hey! Chocks away, Roger!
* **Roger:** Ho-ho, yeah! Chocks away, Archie!
* **Archie:** Oooh, lovely day, Penny!
* **Penny:** It is, Archie.
* **Archie:** Almost as lovely as you, my dear!
* **Penny:** (Giggles) Oh, you cheeky thing, you!
* **Sammy:** Eurghhhhh! Yuck!
* (Night came, and Archie is a big popularity with the other buses as he arrives at the garage)
* **Archie:** Now then, where shall I park myself for the night?
* **Harry:** Over here, Archie!
* (Colin and Penny fight about Archie's parking spot)
* **Colin:** Park next to me if you like, Archie!
* **Penny:** There's a space next to me, pet!
* (Arnold is feeling very left out as the other buses are talking to Archie)
* **Sammy:** Do you mind if I park next to you, Arnold?
* **Arnold:** Well, I'll be gladder than company.
* **Sammy:** Don't worry, Arnold. We'll think of something.
* (Morning came)
* **Mr. Spector:** Well, now let me see, who is the first on the road today? (Arnold is keen to be the first one leaving) Arnold?! Well, there's a surprise! (Arnold leaves)
* **Sammy:** Yeah! Go, Arnold, go!
* **Mr. Spector:** And I'm sorry, Archie, with Arnold on the road, I have nothing for you today.
* **Archie:** Nothing for me?! Well, we'll soon see about that!
* **Arnold:** Thinks he can take over my route, does he?! Hey, well we'll soon see about that!
* (Arnold and Archie continue to be rivals for the rest of the day while they're waiting at the railway crossing for the barriers to go up)
* **Archie:** I'm the youngest, so I'm the fastest!
* **Arnold:** When these gates go up, I'm gonna get you much more! (The barriers go up) Here we go!
* (Arnold and Archie continue to fight)
* **Arnold:** You don't scare me, Archie!
* **Archie:** Yeah, well, you don't scare me!
* (The two are still fighting as they climb a hill to see who's the fastest)
* **Arnold:** I'm winning!
* **Archie:** No you're not, I am! See, look!
* **Arnold:** I'm winning!
* (They soon crash into a barn)
* **Arnold:** Ohhhh! My head!
* **Archie:** Yeah, well that's 'cause you're old! You didn't beat me at all!
* **Arnold:** Yeah, and I'll still beat ya!
* **Archie:** No you didn't!
* **Arnold:** Oh yes, I did!
* **Archie:** No, no!
* (Colin, Penny and Roger are waiting for Arnold and Archie to return as they are in a complete mess)
* **Colin:** Dear, oh, dear! Look at the state of him!
* **Penny:** What have you done to yourself, Arnold?
* **Roger:** Oh, you alright, old boy?
* **Arnold:** Never better! Hey, hey! It's Archie who needs the bit of help! Eh, Archie?
* (Archie is unable to move as Arnold tows him)
* **Archie:** Yeah, alright, don't love it!
* **Mr. Spector:** Dear, me! It's back to The City for you, Archie! You know what?! You're just not up to it anymore.
* (Archie is in great shame as he is sent home in disgrace)
* **Sammy:** Hey, hey! Nice one, Arnold!
* **Arnold:** Ta!

## Trivia

* Arnold's model was modified for Archie.
* This episode marks the first appearance of Archie.