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You're listening to Wednesday's episode of The Archers from BBC Radio 4.
¶ George's Trauma and Alice's Fears
On where are you? Pick up. Hi, this is George. You know what to do. George, why aren't you answering your phone? I thought you'd be home from milking by now. I just want to check you're okay. You really freaked me out last night. You're acting so strange. You're not thinking about bailing on seeing your counselor, are you? Please call me back. So you had a good evening. You know, it wasn't too bad, even if it was the usual B L crowd. You didn't get stuck with Martin Gibson, did you? Oh no.
In fact, he was there with a woman the estate agent who sold him his and Pam's house. Really? I know. Wow. That's one way to get over a divorce. Auntie Lillian was so funny, joking about how she described him in a pro Uh a low rise character house in need of some modernisation. Well, I'm glad you had a laugh. Yeah. There's something odd going on between Dad and Murray though. I don't know what it is, it's just little remarks.
It's always slapping Rui down. Yeah, I've noticed it a few times recently. Ooh dear. That's Dad for you though. One of us is always in the doghouse. Anyway, thanks for dropping by with the book. Ah, don't be daft. Hope you enjoy it. Oh a rom com about two people falling in love whilst pretending to be married. What's not to enjoy? Give me something to curl up with on Friday while you and Harrison are making the most of your night off. Yeah, no, it's a change of plan. Harrison's not coming.
No, how come? Morning Oh hi Chelsea. Alright I said I'd be back. Hi Chelsea Hello Jazza, what are you doing here? Mission's pestered me at again the horse pokes the one silver. If that's okay. Oh um Oh don't worry. No no I'll tell you about it another time. No, no, don't go. But unless you need to be somewhere. Mm, not really. I haven't got to be at the pub for another hour. Oh then why don't you go and keep warm in the office? I'll be along in a minute. Sure, okay. Yeah.
Sorry Alice Hendrif if no isn't there good time. Stop trying to wriggle out of it. No it's five. Um shall I just give you the key? You can take as long as you want. Actually, so Jows is insured to drive any car. They own us permission. Do you think we could take it out for a test run? If I was walking this way, you must have followed me, crept up behind me. It was then you smashed the bottle over my head. George!
Oh thank God here you are. I've just been over to Grange Farm looking for you. Ed said he saw you heading towards the bridal path. Why would you want to come here? Of all places? I needed to come back to where it happened. Yesterday, well I don't know it jolted something. It started to come back to me. I have to be sure who it was who attacked me. We know who attacked him. Is he the guilty one though? I'm not so sure. Now come on, look. I I don't want you getting in a state.
Oh, counselling. You are gonna go, aren't you? Um George, you promise. Yeah. Look, I get there's stuff you're uncomfortable talking about. Alright, but um be fine though. Okay, okay. No one is going to judge you. Please just listen. The reason you're going is because you know you need help. Be quiet, that's not what I'm scared of. Don't tell me to be quiet. I's I'm sorry. I I I didn't I didn't mean to. It's just last night everything changed.
I'm sure I know what happened. I can't do this, George. I love you, but if you're not gonna even try What are you on about? I am trying. Then stop with the paranoia. I need you to be strong, like you were with my parents last week. I could never have told them how I really felt if you hadn't been with me, knowing they hate what I'm doing. Please. It hurts! That's okay though, just as long as we're all right.
But if you're gonna keep spiraling I'm not spiraling I get it, it's hard. I get you're dealing with a lot Then just hear me out. Everything has changed I can't have a child with someone I'm scared is gonna flip out all the time.
¶ Chelsea's Mobile Salon Vision
Do you understand? Well set and gone. Ah, there we go. Thanks for doing this, Jazzer. I know mum's dead against it. I well, remember I can he be long. I've got a case of lager being delivered to the house between half eleven and one. Yeah, I know I know. We'll just take it for a short time. for a spin round the village? Maybe my wasn't it hang? Smells like Neddy's bulkhouse in here. I'm sure you wouldn't rather have a nice wee hot hatch. How am I gonna fit a salon in the back of a hot hatch?
That's what mum's not getting. This isn't just about being a mobile hairdresser. It means I could do whole weddings. Welly dee. Parker inside the register office. No, but you remember what it were like before you and Mum got hitched.
It's time. First or second. Well the first. Remember how crowded the house was, like everyone tripping over themselves trying to get ready. And that was a pretty low key wedding. Don't do it wasn't really a wedding at all. Is that Mick Pay in the head? What's he doing? I ain't no clue. Joyce, what do you mean I? Oh, is it Linda's speedwatch thing? Aww aye. They've got a speed gun. I don't suppose there's much chance of getting zapped in this thing. Alright guys. Mind you, I suppose you can even
blame them for wanting to crack doing them boy racers eh? Yeah so anyway right imagine a big wedding with loads of bridesmaids and flower girls all needing their hair and makeup doing how much better would it be to have a glam van outside? What? A glam van?
And they're not just for getting ready before the wedding Eva. You can have them at the venue for changing outfits or like refreshing your look. Um is this really a thing? Yeah, yeah, absolutely. People hire them for all sorts of outdoor events. You can charge an arm and a leg. Can you?
Yeah yeah I've got it all worked out and um day to day I can still use it to go to people's homes. What you really want you drive around in this? Look, well if I could afford a little runaround as well then yeah that would be perfect. But it's taken me 18 months and the whole of college to save what I've got. This way I'll have a set of wheels and the first glam van in Borsetshire. Well when you put it like that. Just think what great advertising it'll be.
When the outside's all painted up. It won't just be a mobile hair salon, it'll be a billboard. You really have got this thing sussed, yeah. Told you. So what's the verdict? Oh please say it's not a complete dog. Well You've either got a problem with your synchroes or your clutch. The feel of the pedals I'd say it was the clutch. Oh, okay. And the suspension on the rear driver's side is completely short, even though the steering pell's to the left. Yeah, that doesn't sound good.
What else? Uh your ABS Warner light keeps flashing on and half. So basically, in your professional opinion, I shouldn't buy it. I mean obviously it's going to take a lot of fixing, but that means you should. Oh no That's good is it no? No no no no no it's Mum. She must be walking back from Susan's. Maybe she won't clock who's driving. Too late, you better pull over. Alright, but I'm telling you you pure forced me to take this thing out for a test drive. Yeah, yeah, yeah, fine, whatever.
Oh hey, the electric window still works. Hi mum, what on earth? Alright hen, you're heading him! Never mind where I'm heading. Why the hell are you driving that?
¶ Attacker's Plea and Financial Hurdles
You're a better woman than I am, Alice. I I still wouldn't let George anywhere near Martha. I know, but for me, I've I've done so many things I'm ashamed of. I need to give George the same grace other people have given me. Like I say, I could And me he wasn't around for long anyway. He suddenly dashed out saying he'd remembered something. If I'm honest, it was all a bit odd. I guess he didn't mention the court case then.
Court case. The bloke who attacked him, he's entered a not guilty plea. Oh yeah. Eddie was telling Mum and Kenton last night it really unsettled them. Really? Well anything to do with Margie always does. Yeah, of course. Oh let's hope the guy gets convicted. Yeah fingers crossed. He really is not guilty. Anyway. Yeah, Harrison. So he's not coming down then? No, there's an operation at work, so he's got to stay up in Yorkshire. Oh fall.
No, but crimes don't stop for Valentine's Day, do they? No, but still. You must have been looking forward to seeing him. Hadn't Jolene and Kenton given you Friday night off? Yeah. Well so what are you gonna do? Just sit at home on your own like me? No, I figured I might as well work. Um the pub will be rammed. I'm sure Mum and Kenton could use the help. Oh but that's even worse. You'll be surrounded by loved up couples. Well I know, but what else am I gonna do?
Okay, well um I might quickly pop into town. There's a few things I'd like to buy. Sure. And then we'll go to the counselling session together. You'll be home when I get back, yeah? Yeah. Although I can go by myself, you don't have to drive me there. No I know, but I wanna support you. George? Huh? Sorry, it's just phallon.
Mm, what about her? She looks like she's heading back to her cottage. No, I I know. You've got to stop worrying about other people. Come on, let's get home. We're not gonna have enough time to do everything otherwise. Actually I might carry on walking for a bit. Walking? Where? Haven't you done enough of that this morning? I guess. But I'm only gonna work myself up hanging around the house.
I'll be back by the time you're home from the shops. I promise. You know, I meant what I said just now. All that matters to me is you and the baby. I just need some time by myself to get my head straight first, you know. So I'm ready for my session later. Don't worry, I'll I'll be home waiting when you get back. You better be. I will. Well. Alright then. I love you, George. I know. I love you too. I'll catch you later. Yeah.
Tell me this is a wind up. You can't honestly think the horse box is a good idea. I'm not saying I was any sceptical. Sceptical? You said last night she must be pure dead mad did you? Maybe but that was before you explained it to me. Seriously, Trace, I I think Chelsea could be on to something here. Ah, she told you about these swanky wagons. Glam vans. Oh I them. As if you know the first thing about the beauty industry. No, but does does know a lot about cars?
You're gonna help me fix up the horse box, aren't you? Aye, but it's gonna take a lot of work to turn it into a hair salon. You're gonna need a big old water tank for a start. Hang on. So not only has she brainwashed you, she's roped you into being a no grease monkey as well. She candidate herself, can she? And if it means Chelsea can kick start her own business for She's worked that hard these past few years getting qualified, saving all that money.
Have no problem lending her a hand if it will help make her dream come true. Thank you, Jazza. And I want that too. Of course I do. I just think you could do so many more sensible things with that money. But if you both think it can work, you can Ain't gonna make any difference what I say anyhow. Exactly. Stop being such a wet blanket, mum. Just one question.
I thought you were still six hundred quid short. Yeah, I am but Jazza reckons I should be able to haggle em down. All right. And what about the money to convert it? Even if you and Jazza are doing all the work, you'll still need to pay for materials. Yes, I know. Where's that gonna come from? Well Or maybe I can negotiate some sort of payment plan with the owner, you know, like spread out the money. That's a good idea.
Ah that'd be my lagger. But what if the owner in up for the- mean Chelsea will work something out. Alright, alright, hold your horses, I'm coming. Come on, I know you're in there. Ain't no point hiding. Open up! Well, what is it? What do you want? Lillian, can I come in? Amazon presenterar Simon och hans dejingnärver. Under miljontals år har djur utvecklat sofistikerade paningsritualer. Fåglar dansar, varja rylar och pigner fria med stenar.
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