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And as always, Simon and I are trying to decide whether we think they're good, bad, or just another billionaire. That's Good Bad Billionaire from the BBC World Service. Listen now with wherever you get your BBC podcasts. BBC Sounds Music Radio podcasts. You're listening to the archers omnibus from BBC Radio 4. Joy, love, I know you need some space. I got your message yesterday, but please call me when you feel able. I miss you. I miss your voice, love. Okay. She'll feel like you're hassling her. I want her to know I'm here for her. She knows. How many messages have you left? Five, six, Maybe a few more. This is what she's like, Mick. It's not what she was like till you came along. Mick. Oh, sorry. I'm sorry. I didn't. I didn't mean that. I really didn't. I'll put the kettle on, shall I? If you want. Rochelle, you and your mum. No, please. We've talked all around it a hundred times. It's not your issue to fix. It'll sort out or it won't. And it's none of my business, you mean. I didn't say that. Who on earth's that? All right, I'm coming. Hold your horses. What's going on? Mick? Is she here? Susan. She can't just send a text five minutes before. Not a text like that. I'm sorry, I. I don't know what you're talking about. Joy. She should have been at the shop an hour ago. Oh, dear. I didn't realize she's been called away. An emergency. Oh, no. Poor Joy. Is she all right? Yeah, she's fine. Oh, good. It's her. Aunt Winnie. Had a fall in concert. Town centre. Look at this text. You can see why I was worried. Can't do any shifts this week. Sorry. I wish she'd said she was okay. I was worried, Mick. It's not like her. Have you done all right? She left me in a right pickle. What's this? Your mum's supposed to be working in the shop. She's got four shifts this week. Well, come in, Susan. Don't stand on the doorstep for a minute. Perhaps I can't stop. I had to close up to come here. It's a community shop. What do I do? Ask the community. Oh, you think I haven't tried? Nobody's free. It's always hard to get cover at short notice. And this is no notice at all, Bubba. Even I think that's too many fireworks. Let your dad have his own way for once, Khalil. Plus, it's a good way to annoy the neighbors. Oh, Papa, I'm joking. Go and sort your hair out. I have. Have you? Yeah. Why? What's wrong with it? There's nothing wrong with it. Though perhaps you could use your Ed to buy yourself a comb. You wouldn't understand, Bubba. It's good style. Anyway, you need to get a move on. Kareem and Basma will be here in a minute. Oh, you never said they were coming. Of course they're coming. They're not bringing Auntie Busher as well, are they? Well, actually. Oh, come on. Can you please just give us a Robert or something and he can bore about bird watching? Now, Khalil, Linda and Robert are our guests. They've been very kind to us. And it's their first Eid gathering, so I want it to be over the top, special. Hence the fireworks. I want them to be welcomed with an explosion of color. Oh, yeah. About the way I fix the gathering wheels. One will light the next one as it spins, which lights the next one and so on. Yeah, but, Bubba. Then there's a row of bangers along the bottom which will blow people's ears. Bubba, you can't. What about Linda? You traumatize her. What? Linda was in an explosion, Bubba. She nearly died. When was this? I don't know. A while ago at Grey Gables. Why didn't you and me mention it? Why didn't you? We didn't know you were building a firework display you could see from outer space. Oh, no. The thing is, Susan, ma'am had an emergency Mixate. She had to rush up to Liverpool. An old friend from school, Bella. Big emergency. Sorry. Liverpool? Oh, I. Aunt Winnie's moved then. Rochelle and Winnie? Oh. Oh, no, no, no, Mam. Seeing Bella on the way to Aunt Winnie. They're going together. Yeah. Everything happens at once, doesn't it? Well, wherever she's gone. I'm sorry. I know what it's like to have to drop everything for your family. I really do. Now, I'm sorry if I was cross, but she's got four shifts this week. I'll do it if you want. Michelle, you? I've got shop experience and much experience. Enough. Not that recent, mind, but I'm sure you'll show me the ropes. To be honest, I need a job. You know it's not paid, right? Not paid? It's volunteer work. But that doesn't make it less important. Right, well, I'll step in till Ma'am gets back. Do my bit for the village. How's that? You'd have to be reliable. I'm reliable, aren't I, Mick? What? Oh, yeah. Only I heard you pulled out of the well being day at the barn and dropped em right in it. That was unavoidable. I had an emergency of me own. Prone to the mule family, aren't they? Oh, all right. Thank you, I accept. Get your coat. I can't believe nobody told me about this. Everyone's expecting fireworks. It's a Mulak tradition. What are we supposed to do instead? Karaoke? I sincerely hope that is a joke. We've got the dancing, haven't we? And Zinhub said she'll do some henna for Linda. And anyone else who hasn't had it done already. Happy? Eid Akram. Sorry? Eid Mubarak. Oh, Linda. Robert. Eid Mubarak. Hello, Khalil. Your hair looks nice. Aw, thank you, Linda. See, Dash? Decorations are wonderful, Graham. So colorful. Not to mention the food. Are you expecting an army? About 20, I think. Including Auntie Bushel. But there's always food for double that. Now I know we're early. Is it rather too early? Probably. Yes. Thank you, Robert. I so wanted to help with the preparations, but Azra and Zaynab seem to have it all well under control. Yes, and we don't get in their way, do we, Lindy? We were instructed to come out here and soak up the Eid atmosphere. Yes, well, here it is. Sam, do you need any help setting up the fireworks? Fireworks? Heard you're famous for all the macram. Well, I mean, the thing is. Yes, that There aren't any fireworks, Linda. Oh. Zaynab said a firework display was a Malik family tradition. Well, I mean, we don't do it every year. We started when the kids were small and, well, it stuck for a while, I suppose. Would you like another mint lemonade? No, thank you. I haven't drunk this one yet. Oh, well. Though I'm sure I recall Zaynab saying that the firework display was always your department. Sorry? That you do a display every year, whatever month Eid falls in. Linda, we thought perhaps not this year. Oh, not because of me, I hope. Well, yes, actually. Oh, Akram, that's very, very thoughtful. We weren't going to say anything. I'm glad you did. I'm touched. I really am. This is your doing, isn't it, Khalil? I am, yes. Tis well, it's true that I don't like sudden noises and bangs that are too loud. I. I had a horrible experience. But I've been to bonfire events in recent years and, well, I was fine. Not. Not fine, Lindy. Well, as fine as it will ever be. So, please, please celebrate the way you want. I would hate you to miss out on fireworks because of me. And I would hate you to be uncomfortable on your first Eid with us. Thank you. Thank you. Oh, not like that, Rochelle. What's wrong with it? The tomato goes on the left, then the oxtail, the mushroom and the chicken on the end. I told you. Does it matter? It's how it's always done. Then let's shake things up a bit. Our customers need to know where to look. Regulars. All the soups are on the same shelf. No one's gonna get confused. It's the principle. What if someone asked Jim for something in the morning and it's not where he's expecting it to be? We'd lose a sale. All right, I'll move them. As long as Jim, whoever is, is happy. Oh, and make sure all the labels are facing forwards. Yes, Susan. And the tins closest to the sell by dates are to the front. Right, we'll do the dried goods now. Next. And we always tackle the chiller cabinet on a Monday. You can hardly wait, Linda. You put the rest of us to shame. It was like dancing with Shakira. Shakira? Oh, is she the lady in that beautiful purple cavan that I saw wiping something off Khalil's cheek? Oh, no, sorry. Shakira is a singer. Oh, her hips don't lie. Glalia Shakira fan, Robert. Oh, well, it's slightly familiar for probably pub quiz purposes mainly. Of course. Yes. Well, while you loosen your tie, Robert, I think I might be able to squeeze in another Bombay potato. Excuse me. Macron, I really must thank you. Surely you're not leaving already? Oh, no, for earlier, I mean. What you did for Linda. Very thoughtful. Well, you've become good friends to our family. That's kind. I feel the same. When I got back, I wasn't at all sure which time in Ambridge. The sewage issue really threw me. We lost so much. All our wedding photos. Oh, I'm so sorry. I was all for moving. Back to Solihar, maybe. Or maybe even back to Pakistan. I loved being back there. That's a bit drastic. But then I realized Azra and the kids really liked it here. And it is beautiful, of course. So, are you still thinking of moving? I don't think I am. But we'll see. It's done like this. Not like that. Labels to the front, in date order. I'm surprised the tins aren't color coded. Oh, dear. I put up with that all afternoon and I'm not even getting paid. I don't know how Mam manages. She loves that job. Heart of the Village, she calls it. Makes her feel she belongs. And unless the temp agency land us a job, I've got to do it all again tomorrow. I might commit murder. Don't blow this for Joy, please. Come on. I'm not really going to kill anyone, am I? I know you two are at odds, but all this has thrown your mum right off. I've not seen her like this before. I have. Even so, she's lost her balance. She's scared she's losing you. She can't lose her purpose as well. She needs this job to come back to. Please don't mess it up for her. Please. You're not still worrying about it, are you? If someone finds out I'm being paid to play. They won't. Lily and I will make sure they don't. It's easy enough to say, Freddy. Look, we need you, Rex. You're our main man. Well, I'll see you at team drinks tonight. I promise no one will ever know. If you say so. But if any of the team does find out, it's on you, Freddie Pine. Bye. Oh. Oh, yeah. Oh. Only the team finds out. What? Oh, hi, Jolene. Oh, you mean the cricket team? Yeah, no, that. Freddy, look, I've really got to go. This all sounds very intriguing. I love a secret. No, no, no, no. No secrets. Nothing like that. No, sorry. I'm in A bit of a rush. I'll see you tonight. All right. Oh, afternoon, Rex. I'm just after some throat sweets over there. Have you got a cold? No, no, no. I just like them. Here we go. Cash or card? Oh, hello, Rochelle. Rex. I didn't realise you were back. Yeah. Cash or card? I think I've got a pound somewhere here. Thanks. Bye. You change, kill yourself. What should I do with this? Oh, put it to one side. He might come back for 30p. Oh, 30p is 30p. You're a bit off with him. I don't think I was. You have to be welcoming in retail, Rochelle. A smile does wonders. You might try it. Yes, all right. It's about making people feel welcome. Your mum understands that. Though she can be a bit over familiar sometimes. It's a delicate. Yes, Susan. I think it comes more naturally to my generation. We want customers to choose to come back. They can always go elsewhere, you know. It's the only shop in the village. Even so, now I've cleared all the stuff from the chiller that's passed its sell by date into this box. The new stuff's in another box in the stock room. Would you mind sorting that out? I'll try my best. I'll get it now. Wipe the cabinet down first. Yes, Susan. How's Friday looking? Yeah, busy. There's never a shortage of applicants for the packing department. It's always best to interview as many as we can. Keep a few up our sleeves. You know what staff turnovers like around here. I'm on it, Vince. I don't doubt that, Freddy. I'm off in a minute. Well, with the cricket team? Well, Rex is fretting a bit. He'll settle down. Only three of us know he's being paid and we'll keep stun. He's the one who might let the cat out the bag. Yeah, well, I think that's why he's fret. You spoke to Jolene yet? About? She's gotta go, Freddie. I thought that was crystal clear after yesterday's next. Yeah, it wasn't great, was it? Understatement. She's very enthusiastic. Enthusiasm won't cut it in Division 4. She missed really easy balls again. Yeah, I know. Talk to her. She's a sensible woman. She'll take it on her chin. I wouldn't be too sure. Sport is life, Freddie. Life is sport. Sport. You better do the deed before the drinks tonight. What, today? Well, the team get togethers in the Bull, so Jolene will be there. It's going to be awkward otherwise. Don't you think? Yeah, I know. You're right. Anyway, I'm off. I'm not eating since lunchtime. Well, nor has anyone. Lunch was only a few hours ago. Exactly. Keep up the good work. Thanks a lot, Vince. Everything okay, Vince? You found what you're looking for? Not really, Susan, no. Don't you have any sandwiches? Which aren't chick? Pretty poor selection. There's a whole range there. Finn's, all sorts. I'm looking in the right place, aren't I? You don't have another chiller cabinet hidden away? No. Chicken and coleslaw, chicken and mustard? Just chicken. Oh, there's a squashed egg and crest, which is basically chicken when it's younger. Rochelle, you refilled the chiller cabinet, didn't you? Yeah, of course, when you asked me to. Guess it better be chicken, then. Hang on. This. This expired yesterday. But I only put them out half an hour ago. I'm telling you, they're past it. Look at the date stamp. This one, too. And this. That's weird. And look here. The pies are out of date too. I don't understand. Everything in here is expired. The ham, the sausages. What's the village shop coming to, Susan? I can't think what's happened. I emptied the expired stuff myself. Some of these products are from my factory. You can't go around selling old stuff stock. It reflects badly on me as well. You work at Casey Meats? I am Casey Meats. It's Mr. Casey's company. Rochelle. Oh, dear. Oh, I can see why you're so cross. You mean apart from potentially being given food poisoning? I think I should make a formal complaint. Susan, this won't do it. Hang on a minute, please. I think I know what's happened. Do you? I'm not in the mood for excuses. It's not Susan's fault at all. It was me who restocked the chiller cabinet. I must have picked up the wrong box. The one with the expired stuff, not the box with the fresh things. Give me a minute. I do apologise, Vince. If I was a food inspector, you're lucky it's me. I think Rochelle's right. I've not seen her before. Oh, Joy's daughter helping out while her mum's away. It's only her second day. So, Susan, if this is the way you're running things. If you need to let off steam at someone, Mr. Casey, do it at me. Susan isn't to blame. All right. You said. Here we are. A ham and mustard. Fresh today. Oh, and there's a brie and grape. I thought you might like that instead. Okay. Actually, I might quite fancy Brie. Please accept it with my compliments on the house. I'm so sorry for Mama Steve. That's all right. I'll restock them now I can see how it looks. But it was a genuine error. A rookie error. Honestly, it's on me. Well, that's very nice of you. You don't need to pay for me sandwich. Well, then let me buy you a packet of crisps to go with it. I'll go on, then. So that's just £3.40 for the sandwich, then. Here are your crisps. Oh, and would you like a drink of any kind? Those chilled coffees in the cans are lovely. Coffee in a can. There's only one thing that should be in a can and it ain't coffee. I completely agree. Cash or card? Card. I'm sorry to meet you understood such circumstances, Mr. Casey. Oh, no, I'm done, I suppose. Call me Vince. Everyone does. Oh, thank you. Would you like a bag? Oh, you're fine. Well, I am sorry again. Have an excellent rest of your day, whatever it holds. Thanks. Bye, Raquel. Rochelle. Yeah. Bye, Susan. I'll sort the cabinet out. Let me just pay for his crisps. Thank you. What? It wasn't your fault, Rochelle. It was mine. I gave you that box, didn't I? Well, I did. I put it into your hands. I should have checked, shouldn't I? You were very good with him. He actually owns the meat factory. Yeah, the local abattoir. Right. I think I might have been a bit hard on you. Well, I've been a bit sulky, too. How about a fresh start? There we are. Pinterest Shires. I preserved all the tables down that end for us. Great. Thanks, Jolene. Before the others all turn up, I wanted to. Oh, is this the big secret? What big secret? Well, you tell me. Rex seemed pretty concerned about it earlier. Oh, I. Well, I know. I don't know what that could have been. No, I just wanted a word about your place on the team. Are you going to sack me? Is that a secret? What? No. I'm so glad. Oh, you know how much I love it. Yes. No, your enthusiasm is great. You know, when Tony and Pat got the boot with all them new rules, I thought I was a goner. Yes, about that. I might have to miss naps on Thursday and all. Lillian's called a meeting to discuss the plans here for Easter and VE Day. Well, I'm sure. Oh, thank you, Freddy. And I'll keep cheerleading for you and Lily, no matter what anyone says. Why? What are they saying? Oh, don't worry. You're doing brilliantly. And I won't hear otherwise. Jolene. Oh, hi, Rex. Usual evening, Jolene? Yes, please. Oh, coming up. We're down that end. I'll bring it over. Thanks. But I still want to know the secret. Oh, yeah. Sorry about that, Rex. I'll get the drink. Susan. What'll it be? Come on. We're celebrating my first day in the shop. Well, yesterday was your first day. My first full day. Then the first day I didn't disappoint you. Go on. All right. I'll have half a cider. Thank you, Jolene. When you're ready. Right. Out. I really enjoyed today, Susan. Even the sandwich mishap. Oh, wasn't a mishap. You saved the day. But that snooty woman with the tape hair. Oh, she was something else. Oh, she was. We do get them sometimes. Pam Gibson, Martin's wife. My Neil works for Martin up at B.E. oh, yeah, the pig place. I thought Neil ran it by himself, the way you talked about. Well, he does, pretty much. Martin doesn't know the first thing about pig. Whereas mine, Neil. The things I love. How you know so much about the village. I'm only just starting to join the doc. I've lived here a long time. So how long has Vince Casey been sponsoring the cricket team? Well, not that long. It was Tracy's idea, I think. Oh, yeah. Somebody taking my name in vain. Evening, Susan. Hello, Rochelle. Yeah, of course. I'm not being rude, but I'm just gonna grab that table. All right. Can I get you both a drink? I'm just about order. Well, let me get you a bag of crisps, then. Susan says you're a big wheel in the cricket team. Any vacancies? It depends. You any good? Well, I've not played a lot, but I could run really fast. I'll talk to Freddie, then. Tame drinks in a minute. Oh, I don't want to intrude. It won't be. Maybe later. I'm having a drink with Susan. Ah. Evening, Vince. Jolene. Glad to see you're still in good spirits. And why wouldn't I be? You didn't sack her. I bottled it. Rex. Does she really have no idea? She must know how inconsistent she is. We need to replace her. Yeah, well, Lily agrees, but it's not her who has to do the deed, is it? What happened? Well, she just asked me outright if she was sacked. I was so surprised I fumbled it, mate. I can't go back on it now, can I? How would that look? You'll have to do something. Tell me about it. I more or less said she could miss Thursday's nets too. But that's the answer, isn't it? Well, how do you mean? The new rule. Two strikes and you're out. Well, it'd be a start. No, no, no, no, no. She's already missed one the week before last. Rex, has anyone ever told you you're a d. Genius? Evening, lads. I've just spoken to Jolene. Freddie. Yeah, I'm on it. You said that earlier. I know. I've got a new strategy, thanks to Rex. Just don't hang about. Oh, and that woman sitting with Susan, Carter's keen to sign up. Raquel something. Oh, it's Rochelle. Oh, you know her? Good. She's sparky. You should invite her to knits. Excuse me a minute, will you? Of course. Won't be long. Night, Susan. Oh, and do take out that book if you can. I like a Funny romance. It made me giggle. And we all need a bit of that sometimes. To hope. No, then. Rochelle. Rochelle. Oh, hello again. I hear you might join the team. If I'm good enough. Are you on it? I am. It won't be awkward, will it? Because of, you know. Well, I really hope not. But I don't want to talk about it now. This is her. Freddy. Hi. Rochelle, is it? Oh, hi there. Nice to meet you. I'd really like to try out for the team, if you'll have me. How are we for cheese and onion? Fine, but you're looking low on peanuts. Cricket team always gets through a lot of nuts. It was nice to see. See the place so busy yesterday. Just great to see such a good turnout from the Ambridge 11 and all. Ingratiating themselves with their new captain. You mean with his new Draconian rule. Freddie's just trying to motivate people. It's a village tea, not a lord's test match. And he's young. A new broom trying to sweep clean, Lillian, that's all. Well, if you say so. Can I come in? I know you're not open yet. Oh, Freddy. Speak of the devil. Oh, shouldn't you be at work, my darling? Well, I'm on my way. I just wanted a quick word, Jolene. Oh, well, look, I will get back to making those orders, then. You got time for a coffee? Oh, no, no, no. I can't stop. I. Oh. Is something wrong? No, no, no, not wrong. Not. Not exactly. Okay. Well, there's no easy way to say this. Oh? Last night you asked if you were sacked from the cricket team. That's right. And you said I wasn't. That I'm still on the team. Did you not mean it? No, no, no. Of course. Of course I did good at the time. But then you said you couldn't make nets on Thursday, which means, you see. Oh. It will be your second default. Which means, according to the rules, two strokes and you're out. Yes, exactly. So I'm out? Yeah, I'm afraid so. I'm so sorry. Well, hang on. When I missed the other practice, the rule had literally just come into force. I didn't think it counted. But it did. It did. I checked with Lily. She confirmed it. But Thursday night's the only time we can get everyone together here for our team meeting. Even so. So what if we rescheduled nets? No, I'm sorry. It can't be done. It's not fair on the others. Look, you've been a great asset to the team, Jolene. But as things stand, I really don't have a choice. I have to let you go. And you won't make an exception? I can't, can I? Not for someone I'm related to. How would it look? I'm really sorry. Yeah, so am I. Freddie, it's not personal. It's nothing to do with your playing. I hear you. I do. Wow. Look, I'm afraid I'm gonna have to rush off now because I am late for work, but. No, no, I can't stop. And I'll catch you later. But. Bye, Jillian. And I am sorry. Well, a new broom, sweeping clean. You said you were listening. That was hard to miss. You were listening? Of course I was. You're out on your ear, then. Well, rules are rules, I suppose. Be ridiculous. He wanted you off the team and didn't have the guts to say so. Well, ain't all that good. If truth be told, darling, hardly anyone on that team is. And what happens to Tracy now? Tracy? Well, isn't she one of their star players? Well, I don't know about star. She's one of the better ones. And she'll be at our meeting, too. I don't think young Freddie's quite tumbled to what he's done. This is priceless. Oh, Tracy, of course. Do you miss Nets on Sunday? She stood in here at the last minutes. Oh. So we'll have to sack her and all? Oh, Lillian, the little weasel. What a tangled wibwee, weaving. You can have a bit of fun with this. Julian. Oh, I can, can't I? Poor little things, crying for their mums. It's that time of year. The user making her right old racket. Who can blame having their babies taken away? Oh, they're growing up, Emma. Them Texels are we now? And nearly independent. I know. Still, it's not easier for you then George's birthday. Nah, of course not. People are not mentioning it. Everyone's being tactful, trying to be kind. At least you've seen it now. I know. And I am so glad. I know. Things could be so much worse. Things always could be. But that doesn't really help, does it? No. I don't suppose we'll be allowed to send much like as presents. No. Still, there's Kira's party to look forward to on Sunday. Yeah, we'll do a pride. Used to be lovely having both their birthdays a day apart. Remember? They even had joint parties when they were little. Oh, Kira's too old to want to share her day now. It'll all be boys and lipstick and teeny bopping. Teeny bopping. Do you know your granddaughter at all? Whatever 14 year old girls call it now? Yeah. You're not here to talk about this, are you? I wanted to ask about claret. Oh, when I spoke to her, she was putting a brave face on. It still is, you know. Claret. Oh, I don't know what she'll do when she leaves the dairy. But look, look, we'll be fine. Don't you start putting a brave face on it too. What else is there to do? Any luck with your punting? No. It's tough out there. She'll find something. We'll manage. I know. I know that you. We will manage. Of course we will. But it doesn't make me worry about her any less. Me too, Emma. Me too. She's talking about applying to the chicken factory. She can't work there. She will hate it for a start. The boss is a right bullet. Yeah, I remember. But beggars can't be choosers. Don't let her sign up to anything, Eddie. Not yet. I might have an idea. Ground's drying up nicely, Rex. Yeah, I really miss getting covered in cold mud, head to toe. You on your lunch break? Well, no, I'm working from home for the rest of the day. I just thought I'd drop by and brag about my success. Job done. Ah, you sat Jolene. I did. And lived to tell the tale. Well, she tried asking if I could reschedule nets this week, but I said it was completely Impossible, was it? Of course not. No. It just meant that the no show rule kicked into place. Jolene is now officially an ex member of the team. You know, she actually took it better than I expected. Hang on a minute. Why did she ask to reschedule nets? Well, there's some big staff meeting at the ball. Freddie. Yeah. Freddie, what have you done? I've got rid of Jolene. No, no, no, no, no. What about Tracy? She'll be at the staff meeting too, won't she? Yeah, I expect so. But she. No, no. She missed Sunday last minute. He'll have to sack her too. No, no, no, no. We can't lose Tracy. What have I done? You idiots. It was your idea. Only partly. Do something. What? I don't know. Talk to Vince. He'll just say, sport is life. Life is sport. I never even know what that means. Oh, nor me. Freddie, you have to sort this out. But I'd love to chat, Emma, but it's nearly the lunchtime rush. I know. And I won't keep you. I just wanted to check in on you. Like to see how you're doing with that. Harrison. Oh, yeah, I'm fine. Can you help me stack this place? Of course. I know it's been a couple of weeks, but I don't want you to think. I don't care if you need to talk. Ever. You know where I am. Right. That's really kind. Thank you. I mean it. It's working. Actually, Harrison being away, I know that sounds a bit weird, but it is true. You know, we talk most nights, not every night. But that's good. I think we're both finding bits of our lives that we don't need each other for. I, I, I think it's healthy. Sure it is. So it's all good news. And your news is great, too. I'm so relieved that the council saw sense. You're an asset to them. Oh, thanks. Now. Well, I'm going to be swamped any minute. I still haven't got an assistant. Well, that's another reason why I'm here. Cards on the table, Fallon. I've got an ulterior motive. Oh, I know. You want a red velvet cape for Kira's party. What? Ed already asked. I know. It's her favorite. It's all sort. Wow. Thanks. Sunday, right? Which means Monday will be. Yeah, yeah. George is. Look, I'm thrilled about the cake and. And I will kill Ed for not telling me, but that, that wasn't it. Oh, don't just dismiss this. Okay? You need someone in the kitchen. My mother in law will need a job soon. Clary could be a perfect fit. Oh. How about it? Oh, well, I. It's not just my decision. I've been walking around all morning thinking I'm super smart. The perfect way to get rid of Jolene without offending her. But she was offended. Well, yes. I think I might have actually been really stupid. If I stick to my guns now, I look like some tin pot dictator. And if I give in, I'm a wuss. I'm partly to blame. Yeah, but it was a good idea. Oh, I should have just told Jolene the truth. It's got all complicated now. Drink your tea. Lily will go absolutely ape when she hears I got rid of Tracy by mistake. I suppose if Rochelle turns out to be okay, it might not be the end of the world. Rex. Oh, sorry. Is Rochelle any good? You know her better than I do. Oh, I've no idea about her, Cricket. And I don't know her. I really don't. I thought, oh, it's all a bit weird. We got on really well at my party and then we arranged to meet up. More like a date. Well, I thought so. And then she disappeared off the face of the earth. It's not the first time that's happened to me either. Did you text her? Yeah, she ignored me. She ghosted you? Well, that's rubbish. We were never a thing. We never even got that far. But I did like her. When I tried to clear the air the other night, she blanked me. Pretty much, yeah. I mean, if she ends up on the team. Yeah. Awkward. Well, my problem, not yours, but yeah. Well, try talking to her again. Is that what you do? Don't take any advice from me. I'm completely rubbish at relationships. And I hate conflict. Welcome to my world, Freddy. Clary working here. Is this an April fool? Don't forget she contaminated Bridge Farm with E. Coli. Oh. Oh, Lillian. Harsh. That was years ago. I do feel for her getting made redundant from the dairy like that. There's a lot of sacking going on around here. Oh, that's just Freddy being Freddy. He needs a kick. No, he wanted me gone. He didn't even think about Tracy losing out. We can reschedule our meeting, can't we? Already done. It's all part of your mum's master plan. Oh, you have a master plan? I don't care about being on the team. Not really. Was only in it for the fun. But if it all gets serious, there won't be much of that. Winning is what counts. Yeah. So I'm gonna Make Freddy's squirm for a few days. Yeah, go on, Mum. Seven. Right. Now, about Clary. Well, she knows the place. And she already has her food hygiene paperwork. Yeah, but what you want is some young whiz kid with lots of energy and bright ideas. Which is hardly Clary. Well, people like that aren't exactly queuing round the block to work here. No. And they can make more. More at a distribution warehouse. You want drive, you want enthusiasm. Last time Clary helped out, she couldn't even work the till. You say she's too old? Not. Not in so many words. You are, aren't you? All right, yeah. She's younger than you. By a fair bit. Not that much. Thank you. Shame on you, Lillian. That's ageism. It is not about age, is it? I mean, I may have had one or two more birthdays. One or two? Staying out of this. It's the attitude. I have a very youthful manner. I'm more. Well, I'm more with it. The fact you said with it proves you're not well. Seriously, Clary's approach to food is solid, but it's very traditional. I'm not sure that will support what you're trying to do here, Fallon. Yeah, that's fair, but I can't turn her down flat. Look, tell you what. You've got a couple of sick CVs in already. Ask Clary to submit hers and look at them side by side. Be scrupulously fair. Yes. Yes, let's do that. Lillian. I've said my piece. Why not have a nice sit down, Lillian? Make yourself a cup of cocoa and see if the hit parade is on the wireless. Oh, really? Oh, that's very good of you, Emma. I'll tell her when she gets back from the shops. Fallon can't guarantee anything. Anything. But it might be something. How soon do they want the cv? Tomorrow, if you can. I'll type it up if you like. Oh, I can manage. It'll be useful, whatever job she goes for. Yeah. Casey Meats are interviewing for packers at the end of the week, too. 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Whenever you say my love like that, I know summer Bad's coming. Clary, if you don't want to get another job, you don't have to. Not right away. I do. When you finish at the dairy next week, put your feet up for a bit. See the lie of the land as. He's right. How long before we'd run out of money? I'm not having this conversation again. We can't afford it. We can for a bit. We'll all pitch in. We will have a rest. You deserve it. We both deserve a rest, Eddie. But that's not going to happen, is it? I'll take on extra work. What extra work? Whatever comes along. I'll get a proper job. What sort of job? I don't know. A normal, regular job, like other people. In an office, maybe. In an office? It's not that funny. It is quite funny, Eddie. You in an office. Yeah, I suppose it is. You'd hate it. Anyway, I do it for you. It's my job to provide. You do provide. You got that job at the market. Yes, but it's not enough. What's enough? Look, without me earning, we'll just exist. I need a job. So I suppose that means a cv. All right, Emma. If I have to. That's me. Hello, Emma. Hello. It's Robert Snell. Are you very busy? Well, I seem to have a new job. As a referee. What? How marvellous. No, I'm kidding. How can I help you? Can you come up to Ambridge? View? The beech tree by the llama paddock got damaged in this morning's winds, and there's a big branch hanging by a thread. Oh, come now. If you like. Oh, marvelous. I'll see you shortly, then. Yeah, 20 minutes or so. Okay, I'll see you. Jobs. Come in. I gotta go. Oh, don't worry. I'll help Clary sort her cv. Pass us that bit of paper. It'll be fine, Clary. I promise you. All clear? All clear. It's okay, Sayeri. Don't stress. Khalil, I was very struck by something your dad said at the EID party. I didn't realize the sewage spill had destroyed all your family photos. Well, only some of them. And all my tech. Well, tech can be replaced, but wedding photos can't. Dad was pretty good about it. Mum, on the other hand, not so much. I mean, it was only a bunch of old photos. Well, it's not the photos. It's what they represent. And it's not as if they were digital and you can download them again. Yeah, but they got copies of some of them that were sent over and. Well, whatever Uncle Idol could track down. But not the official wedding photos anyway. Don't they remember their wedding? Well, I'm sure they do, but memory isn't reliable. You remember things a certain way, and the photo tells the truth. All done, Robert. Oh, thank you so much, Emma. Could have been nasty for Salieri if that branch had fallen on him. Well, he's safe and sound now. Shall I sort into logs? Oh, that'd be fantastic. I've got you on my app from last time. I'll send the money now. Thanks. You want me to stack them by the stable? Perfect. Thank you. I've got something to show you, Khalil. Here. Have a look at this. What is it? You tell me. I don't know. Well, it looks like a picture of you and Linda at the Statue of Liberty a while ago, by the looks of her. Yes, but here's the magic. Linda has never been to New York. Well, then somewhere else, then. Vegas. No, no, it's. It's New York. But I got the background from somewhere Else and pasted her into it. Cool. Yes. And if I can generate an image like that, I thought. I thought maybe. Just maybe. Oh, yeah, I'm with you. Yes. If you could assemble suitable source materials, maybe I could teach you to recreate your parents wedding photos. Nice idea. Yeah, I reckon they'd like that. Why don't you come round to ours and show me? Is this gap back in 2012. That worries me. How do I explain it? A career gap is an opportunity to expand your profile. I know. Let's say I infected the organic ice cream at Bridge Farm with E. Coli and had to resign. That'll expand it. Oh. Try to get into the spirit of this, Clary Lord. No, I'm sorry. I know you're trying to help. It's just all a bit much, Eddie. Yeah, I know. We could call the gap a self development break. Yeah. Put a positive spin on it. What did I develop? Read this, love. Go on. I think it captures the right tone. I did not study the history of organic dairy farming. You read that book about the milkmaid in Cornwall. And I didn't travel widely to observe practices in other areas. You did when you went to Manchester on a coach to see a musical. You had an organic milkshake in that shop. You told me that counts. Stop it. Stop it. Please stop it. I'm not going to big myself up to impress Fallon and Jolene. And there's an end of it. These are the ones we've had sent through so far, but I'm sure there'll be more. Hmm. Some potential here. You sure it's okay to be on your father's laptop? Yeah, it's fine. I know his password. No, that isn't quite what I asked, but perhaps you could send them to me. Yeah, sure. The problem is there aren't any photos of your mum and dad taken straight on. Which is what one would need for a wedding portrait. They're all from the side or on odd angle. And aren't there a lot of different parts of the wedding ceremony? I'm not sure. You've been to more Muslim weddings than I have. Yeah, well, two or three, maybe. What do you remember? Food, mostly. And a lot of aunties wanted to kiss me. And it all went on for hours. Well, see, Nab might know more. Nah, don't bring her into it. I think we should. What I'd like is to make this a glorious surprise for your parents. Are there stories about the wedding? Anecdotes that might make good pictures? They went to Dubai on the honeymoon. Well, that's that's possible. They both look marvellous in their wedding outfits, I must say. Maybe Linda could source something similar through the Drama Society. Then we could take new photos and superimpose their younger faces. Why bother? Because it would be nice. But they're wedding out Vita up in the loft. Really? Yeah. All wrapped up in tissue paper. Are they accessible? Yeah, I expect so. You want to take a look now? In the loft? Yeah. Don't worry. There's a ladder. Come back. Oh, that's a lot of ironing, Kerry. It's therapeutic. Right? Did you have any joy with your cv? Ask Jeffrey Archer here. What? Well, he's writing a novel and it's not very believable. Oh, she's exaggerating. I'm pretty much there Emma, as it goes. Take a look. I will. I'm making her look more impressive. I like the way you've laid out all the personal details. See? Huh. It's very clear. It's nice. Read on, Emma. Head of artisanal heritage operations at Bridge Farm. World class organic dairy. That's really good. Right? Were you actually head of artisanal heritage operations, Claret? Of course not. Nobody was. It's a stupid name he's made up. If you've got a posh title, you can ask for more money. Wait till you get to the skills section. Let me see. Clary was a self starting, boundary breaking, blue sky thinking, passionate and dedicated. High flying, visionary leader of a large team. It was me and Susan. And I weren't even the leader. Where'd you get all these phrases? Online, where else? Okay. Do you mind if I ever go? Claret. Please yourself. What's wrong with what I've written? Nothing, Eddie. Nothing. You've worked really hard. I just want to try for myself. How about we try that box? Look, I. I'm really not comfortable, Khalil. Well, there's an old sleeping bag there if your knees hurt. No, I. I mean, I'm not comfortable digging about in your parents private things. Oh, it's just junk. Slide that box over to me. No, not that. That one. Yes, right there. Right. These are cassettes. Who still keeps cassettes? Well, I still have a few. What do you play them on? Well, yes, that is a difficulty. Kelly. At what time does your mother get home from surgery? It depends on the day. Well, on a Wednesday, don't I. I'm not finding this conversation comforting. I can't be found up here, Khalil. Let's go back down. Just chuck me that old suitcase first. The one behind the lampshade. We haven't tried, but. Yeah. Yes. Yeah. Careful, careful. What's that smell? Oh, mothballs. This is promising. Oh, wow. Oh, yes. Oh, my. They're even better close up than in the pictures. Look. Look how the gold braid catches the light. My dad was never that skinny, was he? Oh, details, Khalil. Unimportant details. You know what? I think we might have the beginnings of a plan. Beyond her work at Bridge Farm Organics, Clary has used her considerable organisational and diplomatic skills to bring up a large family, demonstrating her ability to navigate major changes with confidence, persistence and calm. Calm? Me, you are. Most of the time. What do you think? A day, Eddie? I don't want to say it. I think it sounds good. Go on, Emma. In addition, Clary's work in helping run a busy farm has made her adaptable. Didn't have much choice and not afraid to tackle challenges. However, an exception expected. Well, that's true, too. She's plucky, my Clary. I never thought you could put this kind of stuff on a cv. Why not? It's all transferable skills. I don't mind this. I really don't. Right. I'll get it over to Fallon, then. I like the bit about my cooking skills. Producing robust, honest and high quality food. Yeah, and what you said about integrity. Oh, anyone who knows, you know, she got plenty of that claret, Emma. All right, you win. It's good, Emma. Better than mine. I was wrong. Can you say that again, Eddie? That bit about being wrong. Why? Wasn't I clear? Yes, you were. I just wanted to hear you say it again. Oh, there's your point. Mick. Can I order some food, too? Of course, my darling. Now, what can I get you? Oh, the pie with the chips and veg, I think. The beef or sweet potato? They're both yummy. The beef's more me, I think. Okay, well, you won't be disappointed. Are you by yourself? I am by the window. I'll bring it over. Right. With the beer, that's £18.90, please. Great. Oh, a bit of proper cooking. I don't think I could face another ready meal. I know what you mean. They all start to taste the same, don't they? I'm not much good in the kitchen. Joy's away, you see. I heard. Is everything okay? Fine, fine, fine. Just a bit of an emergency, that's all. Family stuff. Oh, dear. Well, that's all gone through. Do you want a receipt? No need. When's she back? Soon, I think. Quite soon. Not soon enough, I bet. Yeah, something like that. Are you sure you're okay, Nick? Me? Oh, top of the world. Well, anytime you don't feel like cooking, you know where we are. There's always someone to talk to in here. It must be a bit lonely with Joy gone. I'm fine, honestly. It's just. I'm just gonna sit down and check my messages. Nice catch, Rochelle. That was no fluke. She's going to be an asset, Freddie. Nice little mover. Good wrist action. Yeah, and a good eye. Very deftly taken. You gave me the impression she didn't have much experience. Well, it's only what she told me. Giving Molly Button a run for her money. Yeah, she's really promising. Good evening, Vince. Freddy. Jolene. Hi. Well, you look surprised to see me. Freddy said. I thought that you. You couldn't make it tonight. Oh, I moved. Having an earth fence. I didn't want to fall foul of a new rule. Being on the team is very dear to me. My nephew knows that. Don't you, my darling? Freddy? Yeah, I. He seems to be lost for words. I'm a bit late, I know, but I had to pick Tracy up. Oh, Tracy's here, too. Oh, great. Just changing her shoes. So here I am, turning up like a bad penny. It's always good to see you, Jolene. Obviously. But I was under the impression that. That Freddy had dropped me. Well, yes, he did, technically. But then again, he didn't, did he? I don't follow. He said I was dropped because I was missing Nets tonight. But lo and behold, I got Lillian to shift the meeting after all. Oh, you're gonna love the Easter plans at the Bull. And looks like we have VE Day sorted and all. So here are me and Tracy, where we belong. I'm not missing Nets, am I? So I'm still on the team, right? Freddie, I. Fred, eh? Well, Tracy's here, Vince, so, you know. Remember that. Was there a chance she wouldn't be the Bull meeting? She'd have missed two sessions as well as me. And that would have been both of us out, wouldn't it? Oh, I see. But she hasn't, which is amazing. You seem happier about Tracy than you are about me. Why is that? No, no, no, no. I'll leave this to you, Freddie. I want to word with Rochelle. You see, Freddie, my dad always used to say, and he fought in the war. He knew what was what. He said the way to deal with tyrants is to take them off guard. Tyrants? You know, leaders who impose ridiculous laws, demand impossible loyalties, that sort of thing. I'm not a Tyrant. If you'd wanted me off the team, Freddie, you only had to ask. But you didn't ask, did you? You dropped me on the basis of a rule I hadn't as yet broken. And as I haven't broken it, my sacking's not valid under club rules. So I'm appealing your decision. Okay. Or should I take it to the club committee? No, no, no. Don't. Don't do that. Right, well, I can't stand here talking. I've got balls to thwack. I'll take any amount of praise, Vince, but I think you're being a bit generous. I could be a lot better. Everyone could be better, Rachelle. But you've got real potential. Really? That means a lot coming from you. Now who's being generous? No, you've got form. Susan told me. A distinguished history in the Birmingham leagues and all that. Impressive. I was younger then. Don't put yourself down. You still look pretty capable to me. Well, you're pretty capable too, I'd say. I think you'd be an asset to the team, Rochelle. Let's wait and see what Freddie says. I'm sure that's a technicality, if I put in a word. I haven't been in Ambridge all that long. It's not like I really feel I belong yet. Well, what better place than the cricket team to start making friends? Well, I'm up for it, Vince. Oh, yeah? If I'm wanted. Do you doubt that? We've still got some dead wood to replace, believe me. What do you mean? I'm not telling you that loose lips sinks ships. What does that mean? Oh, just something people say. Look around, Rochelle. You're a smart woman. You can spot the weaklings. Oh, sorry. I see what you mean. Are you coming for a drink after nets in the ball? Sure. I'll give you a chance to talk to Freddy. And maybe a chance to talk to you. Me? Yes. There's something I'd like to ask you, Vince. Oh, go ahead. I'm worried it might seem a bit inappropriate. Oh, right. Great session, everyone. Thank you. Well, I had an excellent time. Me too. Can anyone give me a hand with this kit? Back to Ambridge? There's more than will fit in my car. I'll help, Freddie. Oh, thanks, Rex. My boot's full, I'm afraid. And I'm driving, driving, tracing Kirsty back and all. I don't mind helping if there's something I can take on the bus. Rex could give you a lift, surely. Oh, I'm sure that won't be necessary. I wouldn't mind a lift, Rex, if there's one going. Fine. Are you sure, Rex? Yeah. Yeah, it's fine. Thank you. Right, well, night, everyone. Night. Right, then. You better show us this kit, Freddy. We're not very chatty, are we? I don't know what to say to you. You said the other night that you wanted to clear the air. You closed me down. I didn't. It wasn't the right moment. Um. I'm not being funny, Rochelle, but I find you very confusing. You're not the first person to tell me that. I really put my foot in it, didn't I? After your mum said what she said. Let's not talk about that. I feel. I feel bad that I told you. I don't think I gave you much choice. No? No. But Joy was furious with me. Well, I bet she was. She had no business calling anyone that, let alone her own daughter. There are worse things to be called than vulnerable. Not by your mother. Not to a potential boyfriend. So I was that? I don't know. Yes. Maybe. I dunno. Sorry. And then you disappeared. No word, no sign. That wasn't anything to do with you. No. No. You're a nice man, Rex. You're not the first person to tell me that either. But being a nice man doesn't always cut it. Don't be so hard on yourself. I don't want to get between you and your mum. That's not my business. I never meant to offend you. Why would I? I wanted to apologize back in January. That's why I texted so much. But you dropped off the face of the earth. You ghosted me, Rochelle. It felt horrible. I get it. You don't owe me anything. We barely know each other. But it felt awkward bumping into you in the shop this week. You're right. It did. If we're gonna be on the team together, I don't want it to be awkward. Nor me, honestly. So can we draw a line and just be friendly? We absolutely can. We absolutely should. Good teammates, right? Yes. Because I do actually think, well, we could be good mates, you know, if we wanted to. Yeah. Alright, then. Good. And I'll buy you a drink at the Bull to show there's no hard feelings. Oh, not tonight. I'm not stopping. I'll just drop the stuff off and get home. Oh, come on. No, no, honestly, there's no subtext here. I've just got a really early start with the pigs. I'm knackered. But we're friends. Yes. Friendly. Anyway, if that's good for you, that's good for me, Rex. So what do you say? Go on. I think you'll enjoy it. If you think I can cut it. I'd love to join. Excellent. Good for you. Can you pass me that glass? Yeah, yeah. Welcome to the team, Rochelle. Yeah, cheers. Just don't miss any practices. I'll do my best. Right, I've got customers to serve, Freddie. Yes, I know. I'll speak to her now. I'm not talking about Jolene. I've said Rochelle can have a job interview tomorrow. Oh, okay. I was very pushy, I'm afraid. I asked Vince for a fever. Oh, happy to oblige. We can always use people with a bit of enterprise. Right. Did you fix a time? Any time suits me. Come in first thing, then, before we start on the list. 9:45. Great. See you then. I'm going to the bar. Vince? I'm fine, thanks. Tell me about your time in the Birmingham leagues, Vince. The Birmingham Botham. Susan called you. Did she now? Mick. Widow. Oh, hiya. Were you in the pub? I didn't see you. I was. I couldn't face cooking for one again. Well, you could always cook for me, you know. Although maybe not. Not after that vegan lasagna you made last time I was here. The whole thing was grey. I still don't get why you couldn't just put a bit of cheese in just a smidgen. That's not how it works, mate. I know, I know. So how come you. You didn't come over and join us? Oh, I didn't feel like talking. Well, do you mind if I join you now? Walk back together? Oh, if you want. You seem to be having a good time. I did. I've joined the cricket team. Oh, Jumping in with both feet, just like your mum. I hit a couple of good balls and made a lucky catch. I surprised myself. And I've got a job interview tomorrow. A proper job at Casey Meets. That doesn't sound like you. It pays decent money. It's got to be better than working in the shop for free under Susan Carter's beady eyes. How was your night? You know. Did you hear from Ma'am? No. Did you leave her any more messages? Oh, I might have done, May. Don't go on about it, Rochelle. I'm doing the best I can. I tell you what, you go on. I'll catch you up. No, mate, please. I'd rather just talk to me. Mick. Please. I miss her. I know. I hate this. I hate it. What if she doesn't Come back, she will. This is what we do. We Hawvilles. We're a mad lot where it all gets too much. We run for cover. It's probably not the best reaction, but it's what we do. And we always come home in the end. Is that what you're doing now? Running for cover? We're not talking about me. You stayed away years. What if she does? Her life's here. A house gutted by sewage, a volunteer job in a shop and a daughter she can't live with for five minutes without fighting. What's to come back for you, Mick. Oh yeah. I'm a big draw. You are. You care about her. Anyone would care about Joy. Me, I'm a middle aged man whose mud along that's worth coming home for. And you love her. You do, don't you? Yeah. More than she'll ever know. Fallon. Fallon. Have you got a minute? Morning, Clary. Sorry to bother you. You're really not. Only my phone's been playing up. Oh, I hate that, don't you? What a right pattern. So I wondered if I'd missed a message. A message? You got my CV all right, didn't you? Oh, yes, yes, we got it safe and sound. Good. Was a bit of a palaver putting it together, but it turned out all right, didn't it? It did very well. Had to be done. I applied to Casey Meats at the same time. Bit of a change from the dairy. Yes, but I'd much rather work here, Bright. And how did you get on there? I was too late for this round of interviews, unfortunately. Oh, Mum said they were seeing Rochelle today. Oh. But she probably got her application in earlier or something. Yes, that'll be it. I'm sure they'll see you next time. If you're still looking. So, did I miss a message from the bull? Honestly, I've been so busy with the new brunch service. I was planning to call you later. Oh, yeah, look, we've had a bit of a rush of applications for the kitchen job. You don't want me, do you? It's not that. Not at all. If it was up to me, I thought it was. It's a team decision. The whole team. There were some very impressive people, Clary. Some with really extensive restaurant and pub experience. I understand. It's okay. I didn't want to waste your time or get your home hoops up or anything. Is it my age? Be honest, please. Am I too old? Age is just a number. So people say. Mine's quite a big number, though. I'm Sorry, Clary, I'm in and out all day. Freddie, keep me posted on the interviews. Will do. Hello. Oh, I think I'm in the wrong. Please. Hi, Rochelle. Hello, Vince. Or should it be Mr. Casey at work? Vince is fine for now. I don't employ you yet. I like the sound of that. Yet. Oh, I've gone wrong, haven't I? I think that nice woman who brought us up here thought I was here for an office job. There's no harm done. But the packing interviews are in the other building. Right. Point the way, then. Which? Back down the corridor across the car park. It's the yellow door. Someone will be with you in a minute. Great. Thank you. Thanks. Are you sitting in, Vince? No. Busy day. It's all down to Freddy and Vivek. Oh, I'll be off, then. No point batting me eyelashes for nothing. See you up next. You can't help but like her, can you? Yeah, I know what you mean. Oh, hi, Clary. I don't like to disturb you at home on your morning off. No, you're not disturbing me. In fact, quite the opposite. I'm running out of ways to avoid tackling the garden. It's not like me just to turn up on someone's doorstep. But I had another question. Request, really. About the bull? No. Sort of. Well, I was wondering whether in the future I might be able to help you out when you're really busy. How do you mean? Well, don't mean you pay me. I mean for free. Why would you pay me? You'll have your new kitchen person. Well, it's a really kind offer, but you mustn't work for nothing, Larry. Oh, I don't mind. No, of course you mustn't. You're worth more than that. Well, it's nice of you to say so, Fallon, but I owe you, I reckon. Owe me? You don't. I think I do. What? For everything George did. Everything you went through. I know I can't do or say anything to make up for it. Nobody could. I've never spoken to you about it. But that don't mean it's not been on my mind. It has. There've been times I couldn't look you in the eye. I am sorry. I never blamed you, Clary. It was a big thing. I know. And big things can take a long time to get over. With your Harrison up north, I wondered if you might want someone to talk to. I mean, I'm sure you have better people, People you're closer to. But I did want to offer, in case you haven't Clarion. I'm not quite sure what to say, to be honest. It's very kind of you. It's not. I feel bad, Fallon, because of what my family did to yours. Emma said the same. But you mustn't. I love George, but I'm not blind to his faults. He has plenty. Well, everyone does. Anyone can have an accident. That's what came after what he did to Alice. I know. Believe me. So if I can help you out in any way, I'll do it. And I really don't want paying. And if maybe you do just want to talk, I've got a big pair of ears. Too big. I've always thought, though. Eddie says he's fond of elephants. There. Said my piece that I could put the kettle on if you've got time. You know what? That'd be really nice. What are you doing back? You should be deep in interview. Yeah, I am. I just pulled popped out. I left my tablet here. Call an ambulance. Freddie Pageter's life support system's been cut off. Aha. The CVs are on it. How they going? Yeah, good. How did Rochelle get on? She was excellent, actually. I knew it. Yeah, she's obviously done a lot of research. She asked really interesting questions. She's on the callback list. We're seeing her again at one. Do you think she'd be wasted in packing? Well, everyone starts in packing. Why? I get the feeling she's ambitious. She's very personable. Personable? You know, outward facing, good with the public. She handled herself really well in the village shop the other day. And I was not a happy man, I tell you. Okay. Why? What's wrong? Nothing. Obviously you think I have favourites, don't you? Did I say that? You didn't have to. What's wrong with her? I really need to get back, Vince. It's a tight schedule. I didn't expect you to be so positive, Fallon. Oh, I'm not saying it was easy. We've had some long old nights. But honestly, we're both looking ahead now. And we're both pretty happy. I was worried you'd split up. Not at all. He's really enjoying his job. I can hear it in his voice every time we talk. Oh, and I'm loving being in charge of the kitchen at the ball. Well, everyone's impressed with what you're doing. You don't think it's too adventurous? Too high? Heck, I love that chicken and rice thing. Oh, the one beginning with the Zanzibar Zatar. That's the one. Really? Tasty. I didn't think it was up my street, but one mouthful and I was sold Zanzibar chicken. Sounds tasty. Too tropical. I'll look into it. Thank you. You're very welcome. I love finding recipes. Oh, I made up my first one when I was still in primary school. I declared very grandly that I was going to be a top London chef. Only I didn't say chef. I. I said chef. Because. Because I'd only seen it written down. Funny. What did you want to be when you were a kid? Oh, I don't remember that. Well, you must do. I bet you do. It might give you an idea for an area you'd like to work in. Well, you mean, did I always want to work in a chicken factory? Of course I didn't mean that. You're right, then. I wanted to be a dancer. Really? Is it that surprising? No, of course not. This was before I realised I'd have to be paid. Dancers get paid? Not in my world. Well, what kind of dancer? Ballet? Flamenco? As if. Nothing posh like that. We did country dancing at church on a Sunday after Sunday school. Maypoles, that sort of thing. Yeah, reels and jigs and whatnot. I used to do solos. Clary, this is wonderful. I was good too. Quite the little show off. Are there photos? Well, there were, but long since gone. Oh, was in the paper once. You should have put this on your cv. Why? Would it have got me the job? Sorry? That come out wrong. You will find the perfect job, Clary. I had the perfect job. I loved it. I was proud of it. Well, your next one will be even better. Move over, Tess. Daily here's Strictly Come Dancing with Clary Grundy. Oh, Fallon. Boo. What? Oh, it's you. I saw you crossing the car park. I thought I'd surprise you. You did. How did it go? Well, I think Vivek liked me. I'm not sure about Freddy. He made the right noises to me. I was really nervous. You don't strike me as being the nervous type. Well, that might be because I'm not a type, Vince. I'm an individual. Might have been a dinosaur. Again, you. As if you know how they always ask you at the end of an interview if you have any questions and your mind always goes blank. Exactly. I do have a couple, but far away. Well, Freddy explained that the abattoir has really high animal welfare standards. Can you tell me more? Of course. We do everything we can to minimise distress, fear, suffering. All our staff in Laerage, where the animals are slaughtered, are all very Highly trained. The animals are vet checked and we keep the livestock calm. Pre slaughter, we play music. Really? What do they like? How do you mean? Mozart. Disco rap. Oh, now I've got an image in my head of cows getting on down to Dom Summer in leg warmers. We play reggae music. Oh, it works. The meat's better if the animals are calm. Oh, interesting. Any other questions? We also have a training program for staff to progress from packing to logistics, for example, or slaughter to boning. Casey, meat is hot on staff development. I shouldn't waste your time with any more questions. Vince, I might not even get the job. Well, I probably shouldn't say, but I don't think you need to worry about that. It's yours if you want it. Oh, that, that. That's amazing. Oh, thank you so much. I'm really grateful. Good. Wow. How are you getting back to Ambridge? The bus. Well, I'll give you a lift. You can ask me anything you want while I'm driving. Anything, Vince. Anything at all. Rochelle. I'm Natalie Cassidy and we want to tell you all about our podcast off the telly. 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