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

What you doing out here? Uh nothing. Brad called. I didn't want to talk in the waiting room. So how did it go? Good, I think. Doctor Malik referred me to their counselling service. She agreed I've got a lot of um bad stuff going on in my head. Oh yeah? So when do you have your first session? Not sure, it'll be a while. A while? Well anyway, at least you're going to get some help. I'll guess. Well done, George. It takes guts to admit you've got a problem. I'm really proud of you. If you say so

Are you gonna unlock the car? Give me a sec. So, uh what was she like? Dr. Malik? She was all right, I guess. Asked loads of questions. Yeah. Like what? Like, uh how am I sleeping? If I ever get hopeless or depressed. Then what did you say? I told her it's easy to feel hopeless when no one trusts you, when no one will give you a proper chance.

I told her I've lost my temper a few times. Well you'll get better at controlling that. I just feel so overwhelmed sometimes, that's all. I I want the world to just get off my back. And what did the doctor say when you told her that? She referred me, didn't she? Honest, it felt good telling someone what's really going on in my head. I I I know I've got you. No, no, but I I get it, it's different. Exactly. I don't have to worry what anyone else is gonna think. Well, then it sounds like the

really going to help. Fingers crossed it won't be too long. Right, I've got a new makeup demo to film, eyelash trends for 2026. Let's get home. I mean Ed was adamant that it was an accident. The branch hit him in the face. But that is the second time in two weeks now, let alone him nearly breaking his neck on the stair. I know we've been telling ourselves George didn't mean to hurt him, but the more that I think about it Will, are you gonna say something?

Brad's got it wrong, ain't he? There's no way George is hitting Ed. I don't know, Em. There have been a few times recently when George has lost it with me. He's hit you too. No, but he's got so angry it crossed my mind that he might. Why did you never say anything? Well it's only been a couple of times. I I don't want to make a big deal of it. George is having a hard enough time at the moment

Yes, I hoped he'd pull himself out of the rut he's in. And what if Ed's been doing the same? That's what I'm scared of. That George has been giving him all these horrible injuries and and he's been covering for him. It seems more likely than them all being just accidents. That's what I think too. Why didn't I see it? Deep down I knew something wasn't right. But George seemed so sorry.

I didn't want to believe he was capable of deliberately pushing him. All right, then, come on. And then when Ed got the black eye, both times, it seems so plausible. Now listen, there ain't no point blaming yourself. We've all been trying to think the best of Jules. Yeah, but how could it? Ed's been trying so hard to help him. I know. But given how George has been behaving, it sounds like Ed has been on the receiving end of most of his anger. Yeah, well it's gotta stop. We can't let it carry on.

What do you think we should do? Ay, aye, what's all this? Oh hi, Reddy. I'm traping back and forth, taking the turkey feeders back to the container while you're standing about gabbing. I thought you came to help, William. Sorry, Dad. Dave, what's up you? You got faces as long as a giraffe's longjongans. What's going on? So what I love about these lashes is that they are so easy to apply. Alright, so now that the glue is on there, I like to start at the outer corner and move inward.

Oh yeah. Start from where? George. You mean here on your neck. You're ruining the video. And then move inwards. Stop it! I'm going to have to start the demo again now. So? So this is my work, George. I thought you were going to help Ed on the farm. Um change of plan. Come on, the house is empty. And we still need to catch up from your week in Ireland. We caught up last night. We could still do with catching up some more, and it will help my mood.

Wait, let me just turn the camera off. Take off your top. Oh. Oh no, it's my dad. Go on, answer him. Yeah, what is it? Could you come downstairs please? Did you hear me? Yes, alright. Is he come in? Yeah, I think so. Now remember, let's not go in all guns blazing. We don't actually know George is responsible. No, but he's been there every time Ed's been hurt. That ain't proof.

At least give him a chance to tell us his side of the story. You can't honestly think he'd he'd hurt our Edward. That's what we're here to find out. Dad Yeah, we're in here. So what is it? Hiya, George. All right, lad. What are you three doing here? We need to have a proper chat. And we want the truth, all right? None of your fibs. This is too serious. It would help if I knew what you were on about. Have you been hit in Ed?

Simple enough question. William, let him answer it. Of course I've not. So that gash he got yesterday, he he really did get hit by a branch. Yes, I told you. And the black eye?'Cause when I first saw it, I thought it looked more like someone had sucked him once. Are you guys taking the mick? Your mum and dad just want to be sure there ain't nothing bad going on. Of course there ain't. Well you swear.

On your great grandad Joe's grave, you ain't been walloping him. Seriously Because you admitted you pushed him down the stairs Well that were an accident, I didn't do it on purpose. An accident. Look, just because Brad walked in straight after Ed fell he don't know what really happened. Why? What did really happen? I don't believe you didn't mean to hurt Ed. Tell us, George. I

I I just lose it sometimes. I I was hacked off about the money you all thought I stole. And Ed was on my case. He just wouldn't let it go. So you did push him deliberately then? You meant him to fall. I I I d I don't remember. What do you mean you don't remember? I snapped, okay? One minute we were arguing and the next he was at the bottom of the stairs. Did you snap when you gave him a black eye? Just be honest. I don't know. I I guess maybe.

So you did. But it weren't like what you think though.

He was saying how you all really care about me. How I'm lucky to have you. How I need to stop pushing you away. Then you emotionally blackmailed him into not telling anyone. Just like when you didn't want me telling anyone that it was you driving Alice's car. Yeah, and you did anyway. How's that blackmail? You ain't being fair eight, don't start getting angry with your mother. Edward could have broken his neck falling down them stairs.

You could have killed him! Y I know, that's why I'm getting counselling. What? Counselling? Since when? Well, it ain't started yet, but I went to the doctor's this afternoon. Oh, did you now? Yes! I I'm trying to sort myself out! And how long have we been hearing that story? We've tried to support you, George, but this has gone too far now.

I can't believe you deliberately hurt your own family. Are you deaf or something? It weren't deliberate. I didn't know what I was doing. That's enough. Amber Amber. Don't talk to your grandpa that way. Get a grip, George. Tell them then. She came with me to the doctors. I I am getting counselling. You didn't tell me you'd been hitting your stepfather. Well, you heard that. Of course I heard. Look, it's not how it sounds, uh I'd say it's exactly how it sounds.

All this time I've stood up for you, even though I knew what you'd done was wrong. In my world blood's thicker than water. At least that's what I've always believed. Grumpa, don't but you That don't mean nothing to you. Neil and Susan were right to dub you into the police. Is that what you think of me? It's not about what we think. It's how you behave. You see, babe, this is how I'm treated. By my own family. Oh, don't start feeling sorry for yourself.

Not when you've been treating Ed like a punch bag. Oh, because there ain't been times when you wouldn't have happily pushed him down the stairs. George! No, why can't they be honest for a change? I've heard all the stories. He wanted to kill Ed when he found out him and Mum had been at it behind his back. Where we go We are not doing this again. No, because you don't like being reminded, do you? It's why she hates having me around.

Talking about? Your mum doesn't hate you. Go on, admit it. I'm only here because you couldn't decide which brother to screw. Right. You apologize to your mother, but No. What is the matter with you? It's okay. He can think what he likes. But it's not right. Oh your mum's.

ever done is care for you and look after you. Oh no, she's a saint. I mean it. Don't push it like Just like Nick was, she never hit anyone. She never thumped me when I was a kid. Shut your mouth. But we don't talk about that, not now she's corked it. Stop that Best thing that nasty cow ever did. Amber. I'm I'm sorry. I have to go. What do you mean? Go where? I don't know. Amber Don't you touch me Let go of her But I ain't doing nothing. Amber, are you all right? Yes. I'll be fine.

I I I just need to not be here. Babe, hold on. Leave the girl be. What do you think I'm gonna do? She's the one who slapped me, Amber. Ain't you listening? She wants you to leave her alone. But I In fact, we all do. Go and pack your bag. What? I'm not having you under my roof a minute longer. You ain't serious, where am I gonna go? That's not my problem. You've made it abundantly clear what lousy parents you think we are. You'll just have to look after yourself.

Don't look at me, George. You think I'd have you back at hours after what you've done to it? Anyway, Kira would throw a fit. Grandpa, you ain't gonna let them throw me out on the street. Sorry, George. Best thing you can do now is leave. You've proven you ain't part of this family. I can barely look at you. What but Amber? I mean, if you're chucking me No, Amber can stay here. That's up to her.

It's you I want gone. Yeah, you're right, but Now Fine! Fine! See if I care! I don't need this Poxy family anyhow!

Come in, come in. Thanks, Brad. Let me just shut my bedroom door. Sorry about the mess, I'm not very good at staying tidy. Don't worry, I don't mind. Yeah, sit down. Thank you. You know, when I first started writing to him in prison, Brad, I I thought he was a good person who had done something bad. After what I just saw though.

I think he might just be bad. The way he spoke to Will and Emma. Why? What did he say? Awful horrible things. I couldn't stand it. I knew he was struggling, but Something really ugly inside of him. Brad, have I made a massive mistake? What am I gonna do? Hey, hey. It's okay. Do you want me to find you a tissue or something? No. Just keep holding me. Alright.

Uh Who is it? Who do you think? I don't want to talk to him. Is it all right if I stay here tonight? Here? If it's a problem d don't worry. No. No. I just need somewhere I can think. The best B2B marketing gets wasted on the wrong people. So when you want to reach the right professionals, use LinkedIn ads. LinkedIn has grown to a network of over 1 billion professionals, including 130 million decision makers, and that's where it stands apart from other ad buys.

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