14/04/2026

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Their company's success helped build a nation. But who are the family? World's tech giants.

the major corporate empire that we now know today.

Samsung.

Inheritance Samsung from the BBC World Service explores the real-life dramas of the Lee family.

There's a succession style drama underneath of all this.

Inheritance Samsung. Listen on BBC.com, the BBC app, or wherever you get your BBC podcasts.

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

Oh, I'm so sorry as well. No, no, no.

No it's me. I should look where I'm going.

I was looking at my phone so

Oh me too.

Oh well we all do it. Oh I heard you on Radio Borsetcher by the way. You're fantastic.

Well, not very kind of you, uh a bit of an exaggeration, but

Oh really? And I think your mental health initiative is fantastic too. Oh. It's really needed.

I think it is. I've just been talking to Susan. She was reminding me of the well being day Rochelle ran at the barn last year. But yeah, that didn't go all that well.

That's an understatement.

So I want to make sure that whatever we set up is properly organised.

It didn't your Zenab save the day last time?

Mm-hmm. Along with Chelsea and Ben. But he's really helping this time round. But I want everyone's input, Alice, so fire away. What do you think is needed?

W what what me now? Uh uh

Oh sorry, sorry, I shouldn't put you on the spot. But yeah, I I would love to hear what you think would help people get the most out of the services available.

Off the top of my head, uh addiction services obviously.

Yeah, you're not the first to mention that.

I mean people don't always realise when things are getting on top of them. I certainly didn't, and sometimes it's hard to ask for help. I don't know. You feel you don't deserve it. But y leave it with me. I'll be happy to come up with some more ideas. Hey they say pets are good for mental health, don't they?

Ah so you've heard about our budgie?

Azra, everyone's heard about your budget.

Yeah.

Well he's called Fletcher and he's really sweet. I've completely surprised myself. I wasn't happy when we brought him back from Linda and Roberts, but now I'm besotted.

Oh that's great.

Ah and it's great to chat, Alice, but I'd better go.

Uh before you do, can I ask you something?

Surgery beckons.

It's to do with mental health. Sort of. Um I've got this friend.

You're not listening. I am. It's an emergency.

Emergency cert you should hang up.

Not that kind of emergency. I'm sorry. I don't need an ambulance. I just need an appointment. Today, this morning. Mind your own business.

I need it to identify.

I burnt or a bit, I told you.

Sorry, the system doesn't work.

Look, I'm old, I'm in pain and I need a doctor.

Yes, I found you.

No, you can't. What time shall I come?

I've no in person appointments today.

Afraid.

For pity's sake.

I could get doctor Malik.

If she could give me a time, why can't you, eh? What time does surgery start?

Manick's list starts at ten thirty, but she won't be able to see

I'll be there. I'll be there by twenty past, I'll spend my hard earned pinchin' money on a taxi.

I'm sorry.

I can't move! My neck is agony!

Blimey Grandad.

Well, you have to make a fuss to get anything done these days. Can you come with me?

So the doctors no I've got cut and colour at eleven. Not really.

I can't make it there by myself. Oh.

I'll try, I suppose.

Oh at least one he who cares. Get me some painkillers, will you?

Well you can't have more yet then.

Oh my poor neck I might have broken it.

Of course you're on the- I've got a really full day granddad, like four appointments, and then I've got to go and do some work on the horse box. What time do you have to be there?

Twenty past ten, she said. They're fitting me in.

Well, it won't take long, will it?

Depends how bad it is.

Well I could shift Mrs. Glosset but half an hour, but no more.

I'm grateful, Chelsea.

You've got a word about the church ceiling coming down on your head. If you start on that, you're on your own, right?

Right.

Well the best thing your friend can do is persuade her father to see his GP as soon as If it is dementia, the earlier the diagnosis, the better the outcome, statistically.

I I still think she might have trouble getting him to a doctor, but from what she tells me I'm

Yeah, that's often the case. If her father's noticed a decline, he's probably worrying too and not telling her. So it's likely he would be even more resistant to help. Of course, it might not be dementia. Lots of symptoms overlap with other conditions. A visit to the GP could put everyone's mind at rest. And your friend could go to the appointment with him and that way he wouldn't feel so vulnerable. Okay.

Thanks, Ezra.

Yeah.

I'll dig out some leaflets for you uh to give to your friend. Does that help? I'm so sorry, I I do need to get to the surgery.

Of course.

No, no, no, you haven't. And let me know your thoughts about our mental health initiative.

You've seen Leonard, who said

Yeah, to ask him to make one of his coffee and walnut cakes for Pitt. She needs some TLC.

Well it is a famous

Exactly. I wanted to talk to you Look, I haven't checked with Pip about it yet, but are you free on Thursday? Her appointments come through at the clinic.

I can be free. Of course I can. What time called?

Yeah. I think she'd really appreciate it if you came with us, Ruth, and so would I.

I'd like to very much. If I won't be in the wig.

Of course no.

Thanks for asking. I didn't like to offer. Why not? You have fiance, Stella. You don't need me sticking me all in.

Well not to put too fine a point on it, Ruth, you know what to expect. You've been through it. I don't suppose you've forgotten.

No, of course I haven't. If Pip'd like it, of course I'll come. I can drive us if you like.

Oh yes, please. That would be a bit of pressure off. I know it's only a lump, and the chances are it's nothing sinister. I tell myself that five times a d five times an hour.

And you're right to.

But even so it doesn't go away.

I know.

They lying awake at four in the morning all the people. racing around your head. Yeah, it's hard. He's not like me to be such a warrior. I would have asked you before, Ruth, but I d I didn't want to bring up any pino bad memories.

The memories are there, of course they are.

but

It's funny. It's like they're behind a glass door. I can see them and recognise them. But they don't hurt, not as long as I keep the door closed. Please don't worry about me. I'm not gonna fall to bits.

Hmm.

It's not you I'm worried about.

Is Pip struggling? Should I come over?

No, no she's okay, quiet, very calm, very practical, all the things I think I am. Only I'm not. Not at the moment. I'm I'm either at a loss for words or projectile vomiting absolute nonsense, which is another reason it would be great if you came with us. I think I'm driving a mad.

I'm here for you both. As much as you want or need, whenever Whatever it is.

Thank you.

I would say if you can manage it. Don't waste your energy on what ifs and being scared, not until you know there's something to be scared about. That's not denial, it's just practical. My mum used to say Don't trouble trouble till trouble troubles you

Easy enough to say.

Not easy for anyone to say. Far too many T's and B's.

Yeah.

I know it's not easy to do Stella. If it turns out there's anything to deal with, I We'll deal with it. But until we know... Life to be got on with.

you're quite wise aren't you

On the quiet. I don't know about that. Check with Pip and if she says yes, I'll pick you up about half past nine.

Oh sorry, Lossy, I've got it a bit fine.

Don't worry, there's no rush. I'm afraid I've had to add in an extra at the start, but there are two cancellations. So breathe, Azra. It's good for your mental health.

Well

You're such a good advertisement. Bye. I I don't suppose you're free after surgery tomorrow. I thought we could put our heads together. I've got loads of people contributing ideas and well it might be worth us going through them.

I'd love to, but not tomorrow. I've gotta give Muddy her tea and then I'm going out.

On a week night. I ought to be young and single.

Shut down.

Are you uh going out or are you going out?

That remains to be seen. Not yet it's not. But he looks quite promising on the app. We have interests in common.

Oh yeah. Have you consulted the tarot?

You think I'm really superstitious, don't you?

Did I say that? I don't judge.

I only got into tarot cards because of Pip Archer. It was a bit of fun for that event I helped with, but it's weirdly compelling.

Mm. So what did the cards say?

Page of Wands, actually.

What does that mean?

Adventure, wonder and a voyage of discovery.

Wow. Oh let's hope so.

Yes indeed.

Much Melly. Um I'm trying to get my granddad out of the taxi and he's struggling a bit with his stick.

Oh, is he coming in?

Corribin, is it? Oh he's your emergency.

I'm not sure he's really an emergency.

Oh he said he was. I notice.

Anyway, if you got like um a wheelchair it would make life much easier.

Uh there should be a transport chair in the foyer tucked in the corner by the loose for exactly this purpose.

Sorry, I came straight in.

I'll come and sort you out. Give me a minute.

It's a really

appreciate it. I'll go through Lottie.

Hey yeah. You're on for Thursday.

Pleased. Great. I'll see you then. Half past was just in case, but quarter past is fine too. There's a decent coffee shop round the corner if we're

Thanks.

Keep it moving, take painkillers and drink lots of water. Is that what they teach them at medical school these days?

Oh you saw the doctor, she gave you her advice, be glad.

How am I meant to keep moving? I'm over ninety with bad legs. Oh, don't get old chat.

A lot like a fool.

She'll be at home. Who's gonna sit?

Have we got peas?

I don't know. We got chips?

Well, that's just adding insult to injury. If we stop off and get some peas, we could get some chocolate marshmallows and all.

I ain't got time, Mrs. Glossop, remember? But I'll I'll call mum.

I know you all think I wasn't at St. Stephen's when the roof caved in.

You weren't grandad

I could have been, that's the point. Could have got a tidy bit of compensation for my injuries.

I'd never have got away with it. And it's not honest.

Only people with nothing are honest. That's why they got nothing. It would have helped.

You don't need compensation, grandad.

Out you I mean. Yeah, that was the idea. Get a bit of cash to help you finish off your horse box. You're doing a brilliant job, Chelsea love. I'm that proud of you. Everyone in the family's been helping and I wanted to help too.

Grandda.

Don't go soppy on me. I do care, you know.

I know, I know you do.

The world's become a very hard place, especially for people your age. You need the occasional leg up, that's all. We all do.

Yeah.

And we're a family. It's all that came to in the end.

Their company's success helped build a nation.

Pet giants.

The major corporate empire that we now know today.

Samsung.

Inheritance from the BBC World Service explores the real-life dramas of the Lee family.

There's a succession style drama underneath of all this.

Inheritance Samsung. Listen on BBC.com, the BBC app, or wherever you get your BBC podcast.