03/05/2026

You're listening to Sunday's episode of The Archers from BBC Radio 4.

Brad, you okay? You never said you were going out, so

Sorry, my head's a bit scrambled.

All that revision you've been doing, it's no wonder.

Yeah.

Walk's probably a good idea, blow out the cobweb. I come with you, only I've just said I'll give him a hand at the pub for a couple of hours while it's busy.

No, it's fine.

Tell you what, why don't you pop in once you've had your walk? I'll shout you a lime and soda.

Rory not in?

No it's it's just me.

I'm here about the money.

I don't see.

I'm working on the Borchester Show with Amber. Doing the social media. Oh right. Only I need a new drone to be able to get the quality of footage they need. Two thousand pounds? Two grand. I know that seems like a lot. It's just how much it is for the drone I need. It has to be a good one, see? Or they won't use me. I ain't trying to pull a fast one. Right.

Okay, well I'll have to check my finances, see what's what.

Oh, okay.

Contrary to what you might think, George, I don't just have two grand in my wallet at any given moment.

No, I know I've

Actually my only guaranteed income is my pension. Really? Yes, really.

Yeah, but you're not exactly skint though, are you? I mean, you do own a farm.

Which isn't as lucrative as it might sound. Anyway, I'll be in touch.

Alright, yeah. Soon I hope,'cause I need to get started.

Uh

Anna Hey.

Uh Ruth, hi, sorry, I didn't know if you are you in the middle of

something. No, it's alright. Go on.

Sorry, I did leave a message, uh.

I know, I haven't had a chance to respond to it yet. I've been flat out all morning.

Sorry, sorry. It's just the pendant alarm I ordered. coming to you, and I wondered, might anyone be able to take it over to my mum's and set it up for her? It doesn't have to be today. But I did wonder if it could be first thing.

First thing.

I hate to ask. The thing is, the occupational therapist has just left me a message saying they'll go around tomorrow. They're not quite sure when, but it could be any time after. I know. There's no way I can get there.

Yeah she

She can, yeah, but I'm worried she won't. You know, like the other week when the care recessor came and she didn't hear the door.

Well what about the key city? I'm really sorry, Anna, but I'll still be milking then and David will be in Borchester. Right. And apart from that I don't know, uh uh look I know we're Carol's landlords now after buying out Elizabeth and Shuler, but I'm not sure either of us would be comfortable trying to persuade her to do something she doesn't want to do. No, I

Be there myself if I could, but I can't get to

Well that's good you can make it over though. Yeah.

I'm slightly dreading what state things might be in. Oh, actually, I wondered if I might be able to stay

Oh we've not had the B and B for a while, I'm afraid. The room's full of Josh's stuff, and I know Linda's booked up later in the week with guests from this wedding we've got in the events barn. You could try Greg Abel's

Right. I better go. I'm due back in court in a minute. Thanks for watching.

Bye. Oh, for goodness sake! What is it, Leonard? Only I do need to finish scraping the yard at some point.

Sorry, yes, I just wondered if you'd like a sandwich when you're done. Ham salad, all right.

Thanks, Leonard. That would be lovely.

Oh sorry.

No, no it's me. Sorry George. I wasn't looking where I was going.

Thank you.

You alright?

Fine.

You?

Uh Nana was just telling me about Bert, how he wants her and Tracy to help him find a girlfriend.

Yeah. Well he's on another planet.

Uh Nana was saying they've told him he has to get healthy first. I bet he's fuming. Yeah.

Only it's me asked to force him out on his daily walks. He never stops moaning.

I can imagine. So w what you up to?

Just on a break from revision?

This and that. We had the twenty week scan last week. Amazing it was. So clear. We could see it right there kicking. It'll be here in less than five months. Wow, yeah, yeah I know. Suddenly feels like a rush to get everything ready. Dad said he'll swap bedrooms with us. Give us spice for a cot. 'Cause the baby will be in with us for the first six months at least. And it's gonna help us redecorate. Yeah, everyone's been really great. They're as excited as we are.

Yeah. Well, I'm glad everything's going well.

Thanks, mate.

Thanks, Leonard. That's lovely of you. Oh.

It's no bother. We've had hours. You must be hungry if being out there hours.

It's just been one thing after another this morning.

Mm, but you've got to eat.

Well I have to Oh ow. Oh, I just wanna move my arm like that. It'll be all right.

Taking it.

It's easy.

Good one.

Yeah, I mean it.

No chance. I still gotta go over and start sorting the event spawn out for the wedding. Tell you what though, I could do without Anna Tregorin asking me to go around and see to her mum. Right. It's just Well actually no. I don't think she is fine. Obviously. I think she's struggling. But I know Anna's tried to get her to move and she's having none of it. And I did say to Anna that we'd help Carol and we will. We do. But I think she needs more than we can manage really.

Must be very difficult for Anna.

I mean, I know it is. I spent ages trying to persuade my mum to move closer to us but She died before we could make it happen.

I'm so sorry, Ruth.

And anyone can see you're stretched in the

Well yeah, I mean Anna must appreciate that I can't just drop everything and go over to Glebe to wait in all day for an occupational therapist. I've got a farm to run.

Yes, you have. But I haven't said

JC, are you all right to cover for a moment? I just need a quick word with Brian.

No problem. It's dying down now anyway.

So go on. How much does he want?

Two thousand pounds. It's more than I thought.

But if it gets him off your back

Oh no guarantees.

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This is the start of a blackmailing campaign, like you said last week.

Well, let's not panic unduly. I mean, on the face of it, George is just asking for what you've already agreed, money for a new drone.

For now. But what if he comes back saying he needs other equipment? And if I say no, he'll go to the police.

I do feel there's logic in keeping to your side of the agreement. You just need to make it crystal clear that this is a one-off payment. How? Well what if I come with you to meet him?

Well I don't need a bodyguard.

But perhaps a witness might be useful.

I suppose it can't hurt.

Oh.

I'd rather keep my distance.

Well, that's understandable, darling. Perhaps it's time to lift his barring.

Let him back into the pool.

Oh, why not? Might help keep him sweet, and it'll make it easier for me to keep tabs on him. Let me speak to Kenton and Jolene, and then I'll see you at yours.

There you go. I've even thrown in a packet of salt and vinegar.

Yeah.

It's den, isn't it? Why you're so down in the dumps.

He messaged me again this morning.

He don't give up, I'll give him that. Yeah, but why?

Why is he so keen to see me all of a sudden?

I think he's had an epiphany. Spending time with his new family has made him realise what he missed out on with his old.

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So now he wants to make up for lost time. But that don't mean you've got to indulge him. Yeah.

I don't know what to say. I don't know if I want to see. But I don't know if I don't want to see him either. I don't know how I feel about any of it, that's the problem.

I hate seeing you tying yourself in knots like this.

Just was what? I don't even know him. Not really. Now I have to think about whether I want to see him or not, when really I don't want to think about any of it. And I know he's my dad, but maybe some people shouldn't be dads at all.

Den I'd be much of a dad to you over the years. You don't have to make a decision in a rush. Just focus on your exams. Don't let him distract you.

Oh well. Thanks, man.

I'm sorry about being a bit touchy earlier. No, but I appreciate the situation you're in. I've been in it myself.

I am trying to get her to consider other options, but at the moment she's determined to stay at Glee.

Yeah.

I spoke to her just now, asked her to promise me she'd open the door to the occupational therapist. She said she wasn't gonna be told what to do. I'm not telling her what to do. That what I mean is she could do with the adaptations, the grammar. Those stairs are lethal.

Would it help if Leonard went over in the morning?

Well, yes it would, but is that...

Yeah, he offered. Did you hear that?

I'm very happy to. It'll be nice to catch up with Carol.

That would be brilliant, I'm so Right, we'll be called back in for summing up. Thank you so much, Ruth.

No problem. Bye. She's very grateful.

Good. I'm glad. Not that Anna's grateful that I'm able to help.

And are you sure about this?

Of course I am.

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Well, that's all right. I've got nothing on. Anyway, I like Carol.

I know, but she might not make it easy for you. Anna said she's not mad keen on having the assessment.

So uh maybe I should take some kind of a sweetener, help me get through the door.

What have you got in mind?

I didn't expect to hear from you so quickly.

Well, I know you'll be keen to get started. Trust a check satisfactory.

Oh, yeah. A cheque is great, no problem. I can pay it in online, thank you.

No, that's all right. Glad to get it sorted.

Uh

And I've spoken to Jelene, Kenton and Fallon and they all agree that you're welcome to drinking the bull from now on.

I you mean I'm not barred anymore?

I think everyone feels the time is right to move on. A fresh start.

Thank you. No, I mean it. I really appreciate that. I won't cause no trouble.

Glad to hear it.

Uh oh I'll get out your hair then.

Yes, and George. You do know, don't you? This is it now. We're done here.

Yeah, totally. All done, really. No, it's fine, I'll see myself out. Thank you.

It better be.