[Inside the clocktower, Basil & Mr. Conductor awakens and rubs their necks, then stares in shock and amazement at the gears and cogs surrounding them. Creeping up unnoticed behind them is Ratigan, his fist poised, ready to knock Basil & Mr. Conductor down, the other hand clamped over Olivia's mouth. The little girl struggles and finally pulls free.]
Olivia Basil, Mr. Conductor look out!
[Basil & Mr. Conductor turns as Ratigan knocks Basil down. he rolls and catches the ends of the rotating gear, trying to pull himself back up as Ratigan prepares to deliver another blow. Olivia bites his hand, and Mr. Conductor blowing his whistle as high as it can be making Ratigan scream in pain, giving Basil the opportunity to climb up the gear and seize the professor's cape, and tangle it between two gears. Ratigan drops Olivia to hold onto his cape to keep from getting strangled, but kicks Olivia off the gear. She falls, landing on a much larger gear, connected to another one that will crush her in a matter of seconds. Thinking quickly, Basil & Mr. Conductor jumps from the gear and onto a lever, which lifts up a chain towards her. The final keg is approaching Olivia as Basil & Mr. Conductor gets closer. She tries to flatten herself against the gear as Basil reaches his hand up. Basil seizes her arm just as the gears connect, and the three smile at each other as the chain continues to lift them to the top of the tower.]
Mr. Conductor: come on let's get outta here!
[Down below, Ratigan's face is filled with anger. As he watches the three make their escape, his sanity snaps, and with a burst of strength, he tears his cape in half, freeing himself. Basil, Olivia & Mr. Conductor stop at the hole at the top of the tower, trapped. The camera zooms downward as the storm outside gains power. Inside, Ratigan is completely consumed. Gone is the egotistical gentleman. In his place is a terrifyingly dangerous monster. He's running through and around the many gears, his clothes becoming torn and ragged. Outside, Olivia is tugging on Basil's coat and pointing to Dawson and Flaversham, who are approaching. Ratigan is getting closer. Basil realizes this, and lifts Olivia into his arms, holding her up with Mr. Conductor holding Basil behind. Dawson is holding Flaversham by his apron as the toymaker is leaning forward as far as he can, trying to reach Olivia.
Basil: Closer Dawson! Closer!
[Ratigan leaps onto the striking hammer, nearly falling, but scrambles up and leaps forward. Basil and Mr. Conductor are still trying to lift Olivia as high as they can, but Olivia and Flaversham can't quite make it.]
Olivia: Daddy, I can't reach! I can't reach!
[Basil & Mr. Conductor turns just in time to see Ratigan leap forward to tackle him. Basil grunts as Ratigan catches them midsection and the three topple downward. Olivia is tossed into the air, and caught by Flaversham before she falls. They hug, but down below Ratigan is still holding onto Basiland Mr. Conductor. He tries to grasp the top of the tower, but between the rain and Ratigan's weight, he can't get a good grip. They seperate as they fall down the face of the clock. Midfall, Ratigan grabs Basil and Mr. Conductor again, and they hit the hour hand. Basil is sent flying across and lands, his upper body laying over the edge. His vision blurred for only a second, he moves back. Mr. Conductor was hanging onto a side of the clock & got back up to get to Basil Ratigan is no where in sight as Dawson calls out to him, approaching the edge of the hand.]
Dawson Basil! Mr. C! Over here!
[Basil & Mr. Conductor looks relieved, but is barely able to take a single step towards their friends when Ratigan attacks them from behind, lifting them up with each arm. Basil manages to wriggle free and so did Mr. Conductor & they run up towards the edge, but with frightening speed and agility, Ratigan is there, blocking their path.]
Ratigan There's no escape this time Basil! And Twinkletoes!
Basil & Mr. Conductor slides down the hand and tries to put distance between themselves and the raging rat, but he is there once more, blocking them. Ratigan holds out his hand and unsheathes his razor-sharp claws, and hits Basil and Mr. Conductor twice with such force it sends them flying back. Their friends are trying to reach them as fast as they can, but Basil can't hold out much longer. Before he can even stand, Ratigan hits him and Mr. Conductor several more times, almost knocking them off. Basil & Mr. Conductor climbs back up, clutching their arms in pain. They look up, exhausted as Ratigan hits them again, sending them over the edge. Basil holds on to the tip of the hand while Mr. Conductor held onto Basil's legs as the clock's chimes begin to sound. Lightning strikes as Ratigan rears back. Basil braces himself, but Ratigan's blow sends him & Mr. Conductor down. Dawson and Olivia both try to grab for them, but miss.. They stare in disbelief as their friends plummet to the ground. Ratigan himself almost doesn't believe it, but a cruel smile spreads across his face as he leaps up and laughs maniacally]
Ratigan I won!
[However, his victory is cut short!]
Basil: On the contrary!
Mr. Conductor: that's right!
[Basil & Mr. Conductor has managed to catch the propeller of the ruined dirigible, as well as something else of value for Ratigan.]
Basil The game's not over yet! (Rings the bell)
Mr. Conductor: [blows his whistle which had all the whistles of all the Sodor steam engines whistling in unison]
[Ratigan only has time to check his pocket for his missing bell before the minute hand moves to ten o'clock. The striking hammer falls, and Big Ben sounds off. The vibrations force Ratigan over the edge and he falls. He makes one final grab at Basil, catching him by his jacket. The ropes snap under the extra weight. Ratigan falls as Basil & Mr. Conductor clings to the propeller, which has snapped free. Olivia, Dawson and Flaversham are helpless as both Ratigan, Basil & Mr. Conductor disappear below the clouds. Olivia turns to her father and begins to sob. A squeaking noise is approaching from below, and she leans back to look down. Basil & Mr. Conductor are slowly making their way back up, pedaling with all their might as the propeller is lifting them higher. They hear his friends cheering and smiles.
Dawson: Ho ho! Hooray!
Olivia: Hooray! It's Basil & Mr. Conductor! (Hugs Dawson as Flaversham jumps up and down)
Dawson: Good fellow. Jolly good! Ha!
[The Shining Time Station crew cheered down below then Schemer came up with a big box]
Schemer: what's all the cheering about?
Big Bird: oh… nothing Schemer
[The storm is over as our friends are finally together and safe. Cut to Basil's flat, where in place of Ratigan's picture, there is a newspaper clipping with a picture of Basil, Dawson & Mr. Conductor bowing before the Queen, apparently being knighted for their bravery. The headline reads: "Queen Honours Detective and Magic 18 inch man", along with the subheadlines "Queen Praises Detective Basil, Medal to be Given", and "Time Runs Out for Ratigan" and "Scheming Man named Horace found with box of stolen jewels".
Dawson: To be thanked by the Queen herself. Oh how very thrilling, eh, Basil?
Basil: (placing Ratigan's bell on the mantle) All in a day's work Doctor.
Olivia: Oh Dr. Dawson you were wonderful!
[Dawson chuckles bashfully.]
Flaversham: Indeed. (looks at his pocketwatch) Oh my, we're late to catch our train. Come along, Olivia. (He leaves)
Olivia Yes, Father.
Flaversham: [Turns to his human friends & Big Bird outside] thank you all for your help everyone
Big Bird: you're welcome Mr. Flamerson
[Flaversham just looked puzzled]
[It is a very bittersweet moment as Olivia embraces the mouse and 18 inch man who saved her life, as well as her father.]
Olivia Goodbye Basil. (sniffles) I-I'll never forget you. And you too Mr. Conductor
[Basil leans down and puts his hands on her shoulders and smiles.]
Basil: Nor I you, Miss... (He just can't help himself) Miss Flangerhanger.
[Olivia stares for a moment, then shakes her head, a smile on her face.]
Dawson: (chuckles) Whatever.
Olivia: Goodbye, Dr. Dawson.
Dawson: Goodbye, my dear.
Mr. Conductor: I'll never forget you you're a good kid I met that's almost in my size [hugs Olivia]
Olivia: [giggles] thanks Mr. Conductor and here is what ratigan would have left behind
Mr. Conductor: what is it?
Olivia: [reciting the end of Bowled Out] a rather nasty smell & a battered bowler hat! [Laughs with Mr. Conductor, Basil & Dawson]
[Olivia walks over to the front door, and turns again.]
Olivia: (whispers) Goodbye. (She leaves)
Mr. Conductor: well it's best if me & my friends would best be going too we have to drop Big Bird back at Sesame Street & I got to go back to my signalhouse in Shining Time Station
Dawson: will you visit again sometime Mr. C?
Mr. Conductor if possible yes
Basil: if possible we'll meet each other in Moskow and we'll let you know when we're going
Mr. Conductor: it's a plan Basil
Basil: no problems at all my magic friend
[Basil & Dawson hug Mr. Conductor and he disappeared and Dawson & Basil go outside to say farewell to Big Bird & their human friends]
Basil: I hope to see you all again sometime
Billy: that's right
Big Bird: if I'm ever in trouble on Sesame Street I'll get my friend the mouse detective
Stacy: well we'd better go & get Schemer out of the London prison before we go
Dan, Becky and Kara: bye Basil! Bye Dr. Dawson!
[Then the friends walked off]
Basil: Well, um... (sniffs) Not a bad little girl, an 18 inch man, humans & an 8 foot yellow bird, actually.
Dawson: (putting on his hat) Not at all. (sighs) Well, it's time I was on my way too.
Basil: But, um... but I thought...
Dawson: (putting on his jacket) Well, the case is over. Mmm... Perhaps it's... Well, perhaps it's best I found my own living quarters.
Basil: But... (There is a knock at the door) Oh, now who can that be?
[Dawson opens the door and a young lady mouse is standing outside]
Lady Mouse: I-is this the home of the famous Basil of Baker Street?
Dawson: (taking off his hat) Indeed it is, Miss. (looks concerned) You look as if you're in some trouble.
Lady Mouse: (crying and wiping at her eyes) Oh I am! I am!
Dawson: Then, you've come to precisely the right place.
Basil: (seizes the moment and puts his arm around Dawson) Ah, allow me to introduce my trusted associate, Dr. Dawson, with whom I do all my cases. Isn't that right, Doctor?
[Dawson seems surprised at first, but then understands what Basil is asking him. They shake hands.]
Dawson: What? What? Oh, yes. Yes! By all means.
[The sentimental moment lingers for a bit, then Basil gets straight to business.]
Basil: As you can see Dawson this young lady has just arrived from the Hampstead district and is troubled about the disappearance of an emerald ring missing from the third finger of her right hand. Now, tell me your story and, pray, be precise.
[Outside Basil's window, Toby has an ear lifted, nodding along with Basil's conclusion. The camera zooms outward as Dr. Dawson concludes his narration.]
Dawson: From that time on, Basil and I were a close team. And over the years, we had many cases together. But I shall always look back on that first with the most fondness; my introduction to Basil of Baker Street, the Great Mouse Detective. And My magical friend of America Mr. Conductor!
The End
[Then before the end credits came in Tito zoomed in]
Tito: wait a minute! Wait a minute! Don't go home yet! Me and my band have got a special ending song to go with this hit it Didi! [Plays on his piano as Didi dressed as a ghost came in singing Midnight Special as random clips from our adventure played]
[Clips of the Jukebox Band]
Ghost: let the midnight special,
Shine the light on me!
Let the midnight special,
Shine the ever loving light on me!
[Clips of The Great Mouse Detective]
Well you wake up in the morning
Hear the ding dong ring
You gonna watch 'em do the table
See the same 'ol thing
[Clips of Bowled Out, Tender Engines, Thomas, Percy & the Dragon & Escape!]
Well it's on one table
Ninty –four can-can
And you say a thing about it
You're in trouble with the man!
Let the midnight special,
Shine the light on me!
Let the midnight special,
Shine the ever loving light on me!
[Then Rex played on his electric guitar as Didi played on her drums in the instrumental]
[Clips of Shining Time Station]
Let the midnight special,
Shine the light on me! Oh yeah!
Let the midnight special,
Shine the ever loving light on me!
[Clips of the Jukebox Band]
Let the midnight special,
Shine the light on me! Oh yeah!
Let the midnight special,
Shine the ever loving light on me!
Tito: Bueno amigos! Good singin' Didi!
Didi: [comes in wearing a pineapple costume] hi guys sorry I'm late but I was busy gluing this pineapple to my head
Band: huh?
[Then the ghost rose up & flew away! Making the band scared & run off except Didi]
Didi: [puzzled] hey where'd everybody go?
[Then we go to the ending credits of our adventure]