14/06/2026

Summary

The Archers Omnibus – 14/06/2026 (BBC Radio 4)

Date: June 13, 2026
Main theme: A week of big personal and business developments in Ambridge, as community lives, family decisions, farm tensions, and the looming Borchester Show intersect. Central dramas include the future of Home Farm leadership, genomic testing anxieties, and major life changes for Tracy and others.

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Episode Overview

This week's Omnibus is packed with shifting allegiances, unresolved tensions, and the day-to-day muddle of Ambridge village life. At the heart is the growing conflict at Home Farm between Brian and Adam over managerial direction, the personal reckoning faced by Tracy as she's offered a permanent role at the dairy (amidst family obligations), and growing anxiety for Pip, Stella, and Amber around genetic testing and wedding plans. Meanwhile, the Borchester Show faces logistical and financial hurdles, and the community gears up for major events like Open Farm Sunday and the Women's T20 Cricket.

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Key Storylines & Discussion Points

1. Bridge Farm Cheese and Tracy’s Big Decision

• Open Farm Sunday at Bridge Farm is a success, with Helen, Tracy, and Susan running cheese demos and promoting the farm shop. Helen cheerfully explains the blue cheese's maturing process, which impresses visitors ([02:07]).
  • "Our soft cheese is pierced after two weeks to create passages for the mould to grow."
    — Helen ([02:07])
• Tracy, central to the event, is offered a permanent, full-time position by Helen, acknowledging her cheese-making skill. Despite encouragement, Tracy hesitates—torn by the weight of ongoing family obligations, especially care for her father ([10:34], [33:15], [57:51]).
  • "But if you find you have more time in your day now, I would love you to use that working here."
    — Helen ([59:01])
• Tracy ultimately accepts the job after confirming her father is happy living with Clive ([59:14]).

2. Family, Duty & Bert’s Independence

• Tracy and Susan discuss their father Bert, who’s thriving at Clive’s and shows no intention of returning home. Tracy grapples with feelings of relief, guilt, and loss ([36:59], [53:46]).
  • "I miss him, okay? I miss having him around. He's my dad and I love him. Grouchy, awkward old git that he is, okay..."
    — Tracy ([37:01])

3. Home Farm Power Struggle: Brian vs. Adam

• Deepening tension between Brian Aldridge and Adam over management, scheduling, and contracts. Brian resents Adam’s approach and bristles at perceived challenges to his authority.
  • "Legally, the partnership is still in charge. And that means me, whether you like it or not."
    — Adam to Brian ([13:23])
• Adam, backed by Debbie, formally initiates legal proceedings to remove Brian from business due to concerns (including about Brian’s memory). Brian preempts this by providing proof of his mental capacity ([71:09]).
  • "So I'm starting legal proceedings to remove you from the business."
    — Adam ([71:39])
  • "But this says my mental capacity is just fine. I passed with flying colors."
    — Brian ([74:49])
• The episode ends this storyline deadlocked, tension high.

4. Genomic Testing, Weddings & Family Ties

• Amber and Stella wrestle with the implications of Amber’s genomic test (BRCA gene variant). The uncertainty is affecting wedding planning and family conversations. There’s emotional turmoil about when (or whether) to take the test and the possible impact on their marriage and future children ([23:46], [52:42]).
  • "If it is, will we still get married?"
    — Amber ([52:42])
• After family discussions, Amber decides to wait until after the wedding to take the test ([60:33]).
  • "I think I'm saying that I'll do the test after the wedding."
    — Amber ([60:33])

5. Borchester Show – Promotion and Practical Woes

• George and Stella are driving social media for the upcoming Borchester Show, but trade stand bookings are low, possibly due to slow WiFi hampering payments ([22:30]). David and Martin scramble to address this, leading to improvements ([22:40], [44:43]) and a renewed push to boost business participation.

6. Community Life: Cricket, Minibuses, and Everyday Support

• Excitement builds for the upcoming Women’s T20 Cricket game; after initial transport problems (minibus flat tire), resourcefulness prevails ([64:02]).
• The episode richly details supportive friend and family conversations—Kirsty’s anxious 12-week scan, and community camaraderie at key events.
  • "I, I can try and channel my inner Kate if that would help..."
    — Jakob, supporting Kirsty ([30:09])

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Memorable Quotes & Moments

• On family care:
  "Dad's been like my third child. Worse than a child because he's that awkward."
  — Tracy ([58:06])

• On business & trust:
  "If you want Home Farm to have any kind of future, will you please move aside and let me do my job?"
  — Adam ([70:46])

• On personal autonomy: "You do what you want for once. Forget everybody else."
  — Jakob to Tracy ([37:31])

• On wedding anxiety and genomic testing:
  "It's my wedding and I want it to be the best day of my life because I'm marrying you and I don't want to slope off in the middle to cry my eyes out…"
  — Amber ([61:31])

• On friendship and fun:
  "Go on, Jakob. Admit you're enjoying yourself. There's a definite smile lurking. Oh, there it is again."
  — Tracy ([72:15])

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Notable Timestamps

• [02:07] – Helen explains cheese maturing at Open Farm Sunday.
• [10:34] – Helen offers Tracy a permanent job.
• [13:23] – Adam asserts legal standing in Home Farm partnership.
• [23:46] – Amber worries about the impact of potential BRCA gene results.
• [36:59] – Tracy and Jakob discuss her feelings about her father leaving.
• [44:43] – Faster WiFi confirmed for Borchester Show.
• [52:42] – Amber asks Stella if they’ll still get married if her test is bad news.
• [59:14] – Tracy agrees to take the cheese job.
• [71:39] – Adam initiates legal proceedings against Brian.
• [74:49] – Brian "passes" a mental capacity test, escalating the farm feud.

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Episode Tone & Style

The dialogue maintains the show’s classic mix of humor, emotional honesty, rural realism, and understated wit. Characters speak plainly—sometimes brusquely—about fraught family and business issues, but the episode sparkles with affectionate banter, village gossip, and the deep care Ambridge residents show for each other.

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Summary

This week’s Omnibus showcases Ambridge at its busiest: farm businesses at a crossroads, personal lives in upheaval, and the never-ending balancing act of duty, aspiration, and joy. Major developments on all fronts set scenes for further conflict, growth, and community spirit in episodes to come.

Transcript

[Tracey]

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[David Archer]

You're listening to the archers omnibus from BBC Radio 4.

[Helen]

Right, I think that's all your questions, so thank you for coming.

[Tracey]

Helen, the guy asked about maturing times.

[Helen]

Did he? Oh, oh, yes, sorry, sorry. Just to add that our soft cheese is pierced after two weeks to create passages for the mould to grow.

[Tracey]

Which makes the blue veins.

[Helen]

Yep, and it matures over the next eight weeks, making 10 weeks in total.

[Tracey]

So a lot less than our hard cheese Sterling gold, which takes several months.

[Helen]

Yep, it does indeed. So anyway, thanks again for coming.

[Tracey]

So don't miss the freshly baked cakes in our tea room. Plus the farm shops open with some special open Farm Sunday discounts on our cheese. Enjoy.

[Helen]

That's right. Yes. So please enjoy.

[Susan]

Okay. Tom's taking another load of visitors up to the polytunnel, so he'll send them here afterwards. If you're doing a final demo, we

[Tracey]

could do one more.

[Helen]

I don't know. I'm sorry, Tracy, I'm all over the place. How on earth did I forget to mention the tea room.

[Tracey]

And the shop.

[Helen]

And the shop. Henry's goats. Oh, I don't know if I'm coming or going today. Oh, it's up till midnight putting the boys beds together.

[Susan]

Oh, how did the moons go yesterday,

[Helen]

Helen, dad and Tom had to bring several car loads over for us because the van I hired was much smaller than I thought.

[Susan]

Oh, dear.

[Helen]

Yeah, but Tracy's lot were absolute troopers, Susan, lugging boxes galore into the house.

[Tracey]

Oh, it was no problem. Not sure where you're going to put it all, mind.

[Helen]

Yeah, this is without all the things we stored on the farm. Who knows where they're gonna go?

[Susan]

Oh, you'll work it out, I'm sure. Must be nice sleeping in your own place again.

[Helen]

It's been a while, so.

[Amber]

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

[Helen]

I love it and so do the boys.

[Pip]

Oh, that's good.

[Susan]

Listen, Pat and I have finished chatting to people about the yogurts and ice cream, so do you want me to do the last cheese demo with Tracy?

[Helen]

Oh, would you? I'd be so grateful, Susan. I promised I'd help Akram in the edible forest garden.

[Susan]

Oh, that's fine.

[Pip]

You go.

[Tracey]

We'll finish up here.

[Helen]

Oh, thank you so much, both of you.

[Susan]

No problem, Helen.

[Tracey]

Blimey, I've never seen Bridge Farm so busy.

[Susan]

Well, David and Ruth haven't opened this year, so I think we've got every family this side of Ballchester.

[Tracey]

Wouldn't be surprised. Okay, let's prep for the next demo. Yeah.

[Susan]

Right you are.

[Brian Aldridge]

Oh, hi, Adam.

[David Archer]

Hey.

[Ed Grundy]

You're flushing out the nozzles.

[David Archer]

Yep, nearly done.

[Ed Grundy]

Brian sent me to do that.

[David Archer]

Oh, did he?

[Ed Grundy]

Yeah, yeah, he said he wants me on the crop sprayer tomorrow morning.

[David Archer]

No, no, I'm doing tomorrow morning, Ed, so don't worry about that. It's all on the schedule.

[Ed Grundy]

Yep, I know, but Brian seems to be working to a different schedule.

[David Archer]

If you're free now, you could finish repairing the Stonewall behind Spiritual Home.

[Ed Grundy]

Sure. Yeah. Yeah, that won't take long.

[David Archer]

No, then you can head home after.

[Ed Grundy]

Oh, perfect. I meant to ask, was it okay Friday in the end? You know, with the Land Rover, the police turning up? Yeah, I heard. Brian called him. Bit over the top, wouldn't it?

[David Archer]

Tell me about it. Turns out it wasn't a police matter, so Brian just embarrassed himself.

[Ed Grundy]

Right.

[David Archer]

By the way, we'll need you to check on the deer Wednesday afternoon, if that's okay. Martin wants a meeting with Brian and me, so.

[Ed Grundy]

Yeah, no worries. Right, so I'm gonna be spraying the rest of the week, then. But not tomorrow.

[David Archer]

Yep, you got it.

[Ed Grundy]

Okay, great. Well, I'll see you later.

[Jakob]

Mmm.

[Tracey]

This is delicious.

[Susan]

Emma's cracked that new recipe, don't you think?

[Tracey]

Oh, totally.

[Susan]

Oh, Neil's looking forward to the cricket this week.

[Tracey]

Oh, yeah, Roll on Friday. I feel that Lucky Jim nabbed the tickets. Alistair's sorting the transport. All I gotta do is turn up and enjoy the match. I know. And not just any match. The Women's T20 World cup with England playing. I am beyond excited.

[Susan]

Jim's still being very mysterious. Has Jazza said anything?

[Tracey]

What about?

[Susan]

About Jim stopping his newspapers.

[Tracey]

Oh, I don't blame him. I fed up with the nose, mate.

[Susan]

I'm taking his name off the volunteer rotor. So, to character, Tracy. He loves helping at the shop.

[Tracey]

Have you asked him about it?

[Susan]

Well, I've tried, Joy, but he seems to be enjoying not telling us.

[Tracey]

He's very chipper for what Jazzer says, so it can't be nothing bad.

[Susan]

Oh, I hope I'm like that when I get to his age. 87 today.

[Helen]

I know.

[Tracey]

Bit younger than dad.

[Susan]

Look, Tracey, I still feel bad about what I said to you.

[Helen]

Eh?

[Tracey]

Don't be silly. I was just as bad.

[Susan]

I realise you do you both with dad, but I couldn't stand him running rings around you anymore.

[Tracey]

He don't do that, Susan.

[Susan]

No, he does. I know you can't see it, but he does. He's perfectly capable. His dad just can't be bothered.

[Tracey]

Well, he'll have to do a few things for himself now because Clive's even lazier than him.

[Susan]

When I visited, I could tell Clive was finding it more than he'd expected. Whatever he made out, I hope he's

[Tracey]

remembering all his tablets.

[Susan]

Oh, I wouldn't bet on it because

[Tracey]

Dad's old routine will be up the chute, won't it?

[Susan]

Of course it will. But if he won't see sense.

[Tracey]

I know, but.

[Susan]

Okay. We both thought Dad'd be back with his tail between his legs.

[Tracey]

Oh, that. Clive would have had enough by now.

[Susan]

But Dad's still there. Stubborn old me. So we can't keep worrying about him. I mean it, Tracy. There's nothing we can do. So you have to stop mither ing.

[Tracey]

I know. And I will.

[Susan]

Promise?

[Tracey]

I promise I'll try.

[Susan]

Good for you.

[Helen]

Ed.

[Ed Grundy]

Ed.

[Brian Aldridge]

Hang on a minute.

[Ed Grundy]

Oh, Brian. You okay?

[Brian Aldridge]

Fine, fine, yeah. Well, you get everything done?

[Ed Grundy]

Yeah, mostly.

[Brian Aldridge]

Did you manage to clean the tank and flush out the nozzles?

[Ed Grundy]

No, no, I. I finished off the stone wall repair.

[Brian Aldridge]

Sorry. What about the tank and nozzles? They need cleaning. I did say.

[Ed Grundy]

I know.

[Brian Aldridge]

Yeah, but why haven't you done them? We need the sprayer ready for tomorrow morning so you can get cracking straight away.

[Ed Grundy]

Yeah, but I'm not doing tomorrow.

[Brian Aldridge]

What are you talking about? Of course you are.

[Ed Grundy]

I'm doing Tuesday onwards.

[Brian Aldridge]

No, I said all week, didn't I?

[Ed Grundy]

Okay, yep, you did. But. But it's all listed on the schedule.

[Brian Aldridge]

It certainly is not. Not on mine.

[Ed Grundy]

I can get it up on my phone if you like.

[Brian Aldridge]

Yeah, you better show me because, I mean, you're needed for crop spraying all week.

[Helen]

It's a bit quieter in here now.

[Tracey]

Oh, hey, Helen. Yeah? Natasha said she and Emma were rushed

[Helen]

off their feet earlier, which is great. I mean, not that they were rushing around, but that we had lots of customers.

[Tracey]

I know what you mean. Open farm Sunday is good for business, eh?

[Helen]

Yeah, it's certainly better than last year.

[Tracey]

You're welcome to join us. Susan's been whisked off by Linda to talk about the fate.

[Helen]

I wish I could, Tracy, but I'm taking over from Mum at the shop until we close up. I hope you haven't paid for your cakes, by the way. A free cake is the least we can do for you both.

[Tracey]

Well, actually, we had two coffees and a cake. Natasha insisted.

[Helen]

Fair enough. Oh, listen, I was really grateful to Brad this morning. The bolt on my garden gate was stuck solid.

[Tracey]

Ours plays up and all, but I'll send Jaz around with the oil can, see if that'll help.

[Helen]

Oh, thank you so much, Tracey. You've all been amazing. Hopefully things will calm down this week so I can catch my breath.

[Tracey]

Oh, I hate to say, but Henry and Jack were in here with your dad just now, begging him to help them decorate their rooms this week.

[Alistair]

What?

[Tracey]

Starting tomorrow.

[Helen]

What did dad say?

[Tracey]

He laughed and told him to talk to you. No, don't worry, Helen. Everything will get sorted.

[Helen]

I mean, it's wonderful how much they love the house, especially considering it's so much. Well, it's just that bit smaller than Beechwood, but they've got their own rooms again, so I was hoping they could just enjoy that for five minutes.

[Tracey]

That's kids for you.

[Amber]

Yeah.

[Helen]

Before I head to the shop, have you had any more thoughts about increasing your hours?

[Tracey]

Oh, not exactly.

[Helen]

You're so good with the cheese making, Tracey. You're a natural. Honesty. You know, I've been talking to Ian about developing my new cheese.

[Amber]

I have mentioned that, haven't I?

[Tracey]

Yeah, I think so, yeah.

[Helen]

So he's going to talk to his contacts for Me. But in the meantime, I need to experiment with a few different approaches. So if you wouldn't mind helping me one afternoon this week, try out a few things.

[Tracey]

I'll be here anyway, won't I?

[Amber]

Great.

[Helen]

But I'd love to make you permanent. Full time.

[Tracey]

Sorry, Helen, I ain't had a minute to think it through.

[Helen]

Oh, well, don't leave it much longer. I've been telling Mum and Dad what a superstar you are with the cheese.

[Tracey]

I'll let you know soon, I promise.

[Amber]

Okay.

[Helen]

But please, please say yes.

[Brian Aldridge]

No, I. I don't know what that says.

[Ed Grundy]

Sorry. My phone won't make it any bigger.

[Brian Aldridge]

I don't need to see it anyway. I just want you to do what I asked a couple of hours ago and make sure the spray is ready for tomorrow. Please.

[Ed Grundy]

There's nothing to do.

[Brian Aldridge]

Yes, there is.

[Ed Grundy]

Adam's done it.

[Brian Aldridge]

What?

[Ed Grundy]

And he's on the sprayer tomorrow morning. Not me.

[Brian Aldridge]

Adam.

[Ed Grundy]

I'm doing Tuesday onwards.

[Brian Aldridge]

But that's not what I told you.

[Ed Grundy]

No.

[David Archer]

Are you still here? I thought you'd have gone home by now.

[Ed Grundy]

Oh, I'm just on my way. I was telling Brian about your schedule,

[Brian Aldridge]

which I have absolutely no interest in.

[David Archer]

Afternoon, Brian. I did email it to you ages ago. Didn't you get it?

[Brian Aldridge]

This is ridiculous.

[David Archer]

Should I send it again?

[Brian Aldridge]

Don't bother.

[Ed Grundy]

Right, well, I'm gonna get off then.

[David Archer]

Okay. I'm starting with wine taker tomorrow. Then you can get on with Broadbank on Tuesday.

[Jakob]

Yep.

[Ed Grundy]

See you then. Bright and early.

[David Archer]

Thanks, Ed.

[Amber]

Cheers.

[David Archer]

And enjoy your lion tomorrow.

[Ed Grundy]

Yeah, I'll try.

[David Archer]

Brian, can I have a word?

[Brian Aldridge]

Not if it's about your damn schedule.

[David Archer]

It's about Wednesday afternoon. Martin wants to sit down about the BL contracts. He's waiting for you to confirm a time.

[Brian Aldridge]

Is he now?

[David Archer]

Didn't you get his email either?

[Brian Aldridge]

There's absolutely no need for a sit down. I thought I made that clear.

[David Archer]

Martin thinks otherwise. And seeing as he represents our biggest client, I'm not sure we should ignore him.

[Brian Aldridge]

No one's ignoring him, Adam.

[David Archer]

How's four o' clock on Wednesday?

[Brian Aldridge]

Well, if I have to.

[David Archer]

Do you want to make a note in your phone?

[Brian Aldridge]

No, I don't.

[David Archer]

Because he wants reassurance that we're capable of delivering on the BL contract.

[Alistair]

Capable?

[Brian Aldridge]

Of course we're capable. That's what I'm paying Ed for, in case you didn't realize. I want him spraying the fields this week while I cover the paperwork. Yeah, so why the hell you've unilaterally given him the morning off? I have no idea.

[David Archer]

He's working solidly next week, Brian. We need him fit and ready.

[Brian Aldridge]

He's a contractor. Since when do we worry about that?

[David Archer]

When you want to get the best out of people. Oh, and just talking of paperwork, I had a call from one of our suppliers saying we've paid them twice.

[Brian Aldridge]

What for?

[David Archer]

The deer worming trench.

[Brian Aldridge]

It was due, wasn't it?

[David Archer]

And I paid it last week. Listen, Brian, I'm across the ordering, the invoices, the scheduling, all of it. So can you please stop intervening or we'll start looking like we don't know what we're doing.

[Alistair]

Nonsense.

[Brian Aldridge]

Everyone makes the omniscient and it proves we're human. Don't know why the hell you're still here, Adam. I've told you, I'm in charge now.

[David Archer]

But you're not, Brian. Legally, the partnership is still in charge. And that means me, whether you like it or not.

[Alistair]

Sorry, David, nothing on the scan for this one.

[Ed Grundy]

Oh, really?

[Alistair]

All done, girl.

[Martin]

Oh, shame.

[Alistair]

Good.

[Jakob]

Off you go.

[Martin]

The last for today, Hallister. Yes, thanks. Pretty good result, but still work for Hector to do.

[Alistair]

Ruth always does well with AI. How did the shearing go last week, by the way?

[Martin]

Oh, great.

[Brian Aldridge]

Yeah.

[Martin]

Yeah, a couple of Scottish guys this time. Nearly as good as the New Zealanders and George Grundy helped out. Well, he's a natural sheep.

[Alistair]

Good on him.

[Martin]

Flocks back at Home Farm now, but, oh, honestly, the atmosphere there.

[Alistair]

You mean Brian and Adam?

[Martin]

Yeah, poor Ed Grundy stuck in the middle.

[Alistair]

Well, I know nothing about it. Except that there'll be some kind of home farm apocalypse in a couple of weeks.

[Martin]

Yeah, that's when Brian's fully back in charge and Adam's. Well, Adam is toast. I suppose so, yeah.

[Alistair]

It's not worth having a word, David. You're closer to Brian than most.

[Martin]

Oh, he wouldn't want to hear it,

[Alistair]

but if he's not listening to his

[Martin]

kids, he might very well have right on his side. I don't know.

[Alistair]

Being right and being pragmatic are very different things. Anyway, how's the best ever Borchester show?

[Martin]

Shaping up very nicely, thanks for asking. Are you still okay to supervise our on site vets?

[Alistair]

Looking forward to it.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

Good.

[Martin]

Well, I say very nicely, but financially, not so nice. Our trade stand bookings are right down. Even our regulars are thinking twice this year.

[Alistair]

Oh, now you mention it. Someone had a stand last year. Maybe a pet shop owner. One of our clients anyway. And he complained bitterly about. What was it he said? The payment system.

[Martin]

I Think the payment system.

[Alistair]

Something like that. Sorry, David, I can't remember exactly.

[Martin]

No, no, that's useful. I'll ask around.

[Alistair]

Oh, and while I'm here, do you know who from your lot needs transport to Edgwiston on Friday evening? The minibus company want final numbers.

[Martin]

Right. Well, Ben definitely not sure about Pip and Stella. Sorry we can't come, Alistair. I love a bit of T20, but there's an anniversary due at the Events Bar.

[Alistair]

Yeah, Ruth said.

[Martin]

Oh, she told me that your dad had got an E reader for his birthday.

[Alistair]

He certainly did. My sister gave it to him and

[Martin]

he hasn't launched it out the window yet.

[Alistair]

He got me to set it up for him and he loves it.

[Jakob]

What?

[Alistair]

I'm not joking, David. He's reading the complete works of Plato as we speak.

[Martin]

Jim is reading ancient Greek philosophy on a screen?

[Alistair]

Afraid so.

[Martin]

The world has truly gone mad.

[Pip]

So, my mate said if we choose a style, like font color and stuff, she can knock up the wedding invitations for us.

[Ed Grundy]

Really?

[David Archer]

Yeah.

[Pip]

All posh paper and everything. They look really elegant. Pip, she's done all my friends.

[Amber]

Need to get on with it, don't we? October's not far away.

[Pip]

Right, well, I'll get some samples and pop them on our mood board and we'll see what we think.

[Amber]

Fabulous, isn't it? There's definitely a style emerging.

[Pip]

I'm not not sure Rosie's on the same page as us, Mike.

[Amber]

No, she's in raptures about her teacher's wedding, but that was back in the 80s.

[Pip]

I am not wearing shoulder pads.

[Amber]

No way.

[Pip]

Thanks for lunch, Pip.

[Amber]

Sorry, I know I'm rubbish company. I just wish this genomic counsellor would hurry up and ring.

[Pip]

Yeah.

[Amber]

When's your cluster meeting?

[Pip]

Half hour, but I said I'd do it on my laptop so I can move into the other room.

[Amber]

Okay, thanks.

[Pip]

Shouldn't be long now.

[Amber]

Oh, and the other thing I keep thinking about St. Stephen's Stevens.

[Pip]

What for?

[Amber]

My entire family have got married in that church for me. Not even a blessing, I know, to

[Pip]

give Alan his due. He was very sympathetic, I guess. He said we can have prayers, didn't he? But we're hardly big churchgoers, so it's not the end of the world.

[Helen]

I know.

[Amber]

Thank goodness we didn't do Open Farm Sunday. I couldn't have coped yesterday, not with this hanging over me.

[Pip]

I doubt Ruth would have been up for it either.

[Martin Gibson]

No.

[Pip]

Right, I've written down all our questions, so try and jot down the answers, okay? Because it'll Be a lot to remember.

[Amber]

Thanks.

[Helen]

Whoa.

[Amber]

Why won't they ring? I just want to get this over with now. I'm wrung out with waiting.

[Helen]

I'm not.

[Pip]

Me too.

[George]

The engagement's really positive. George, powder tomatoes, will you?

[Jakob]

Sure. Yeah.

[Stella]

The reels are doing great now.

[Amber]

They are.

[George]

Now we're doing it my way.

[Stella]

Okay, Amber, you're the brains, I'm the beauty.

[George]

The landscape is the beauty. But you have captured it brilliantly.

[Stella]

All this work better bring loads more people to the show.

[George]

It will. Younger people especially.

[Stella]

Good, because that's what David Archer wants.

[George]

The proof of the pudding, as Clary says.

[Stella]

The pudding being attendance numbers.

[George]

Yeah.

[David Archer]

Although.

[Stella]

No, I want a pudding yogurt.

[George]

Oh, yes, please. Oh, I could graze all day long.

[Stella]

Well, it all goes to the baby, so graze away.

[George]

Not all, sadly. But hopefully I won't gain too much baby weight.

[Stella]

I don't care if you do.

[Susan]

I care.

[Stella]

How I see it is there will be more of you to love. Here you go.

[George]

Thank you.

[Stella]

When we get paid for the show, we can buy that pram buggy car seat thing you like.

[George]

The all in one?

[Whole Foods Market Advertiser]

Yeah.

[George]

Should cover it, hopefully with my sponsorship deals.

[Pip]

Oh, hell.

[George]

It's David. Hello.

[Martin]

Hi, Amber. How's it going?

[George]

Oh, I was literally just saying to George, the engagement is really impressive.

[Martin]

Well, whatever that means. Sounds excellent.

[George]

It is, David. So how can I help?

[Martin]

Right, I'm trying to get to the bottom of why our trade stand bookings are so low.

[Tracey]

Are they?

[Brian Aldridge]

Yeah.

[George]

Oh, wait, let me put you on speaker so George can hear.

[Stella]

Hey, David.

[Martin Gibson]

Oh, George, hi. Yeah, basically, someone mentioned that the payment system was a problem last year.

[George]

Oh, right. In what way?

[Martin]

I don't know exactly, nor do the

[Martin Gibson]

committee, but I'm told farm supplies have

[Martin]

been slow to book this year. So I wondered if you could ask

[Martin Gibson]

and see if there's a problem we don't know about.

[George]

No worries. I'll give my boss a ring now.

[Martin Gibson]

Oh, would you mind?

[Martin]

That'd be fantastic.

[Martin Gibson]

And in the meantime, would it be possible for you to target local businesses

[Martin]

with some of your content?

[Stella]

Sure. Saying what?

[Martin]

That there are still trade stands available.

[Martin Gibson]

But without sounding too desperate, we'll have a think. I do not want to be the chair who made a massive financial loss.

[Stella]

Don't worry. Leave it with us, David.

[Martin Gibson]

Oh, thanks both.

[Martin]

You're doing a wonderful job.

[Pip]

You're.

[George]

You're very welcome.

[Pip]

All right. Bye, bye. Bye, bye.

[Stella]

Another satisfied customer.

[George]

One, anyway. Although if we get this job every year, the extra money would be amazing.

[Stella]

And other shows in BORSETSHIRE Sky's the limit with us, eh?

[George]

Absolutely.

[Amber]

Thanks for hanging about today, Stella. I really appreciate it.

[Pip]

Yeah, it's fine. I've got a visit at 3, but

[Susan]

you should be done by then.

[Amber]

Well, let's hope so. Well, Mum will be on me back about afternoon milking. Oh, no, it's Alistair. Alistair?

[Martin Gibson]

Pip. Just a quick one.

[Amber]

Sure.

[Martin Gibson]

I need final numbers for the minibus on Friday to Edgbaston. Oh, are you and Stella coming with us?

[Amber]

Are we on the minibus on Friday?

[Pip]

I might drive. Not sure yet.

[Amber]

Can I let you know later? Sorry. Is that okay?

[Martin Gibson]

Oh, just message me. That's fine.

[Amber]

Yeah, thanks, I will. All right. Bye.

[Martin Gibson]

Bye now.

[Amber]

This waiting is killing me.

[Pip]

Is it her?

[Amber]

Yes, it must be. Oh, finally.

[Pip]

I'll leave you to it. Okay. Good luck. Okay.

[Amber]

Thanks, Stella.

[Pip]

You can do this.

[Amber]

Oh, I hope so. Hello, Pip Archer speaking.

[Martin]

That's it, chap.

[Stella]

Hey, David.

[Martin]

Oh, George.

[Tracey]

Whoa.

[George]

That is one gigantic bull. Are we okay to come near him?

[Martin]

Yeah, sure. He's a softy. Aren't you, Hector?

[Stella]

Yeah, don't worry. Hey, Hector.

[George]

Look at that muscle.

[Martin]

He's in fine shape, isn't he? Amazing beast, Hector. Always cheers me up, don't you, boy?

[Ed Grundy]

Hey.

[Martin]

Which is a good job because I just had more bad news. Our usual car dealership isn't doing Borchester show this year.

[Stella]

How come?

[Martin]

Only doing felt, which is particularly crushing because he always takes a big stand around the main arena.

[Stella]

That's not good.

[Martin]

Not good at all.

[George]

I'm not sure if it helps, but we have got some intel for you.

[Martin]

Intel?

[Jakob]

Okay.

[Martin]

Sorry, have you tried ringing me?

[Stella]

No, no, we had to drop our own grandma's broken clock for Leonard anyways.

[Martin]

I see.

[Brian Aldridge]

Yep.

[Martin]

If it's broken, Leonard will mend it.

[George]

Thing is, David, I called my boss and he thinks the show's Wi fi might be the issue.

[Martin]

Aha.

[George]

It's incredibly slow, so payments can take a while to go through.

[Stella]

Embarrassing for the businesses and annoying for the customers.

[Brian Aldridge]

I see. Yeah.

[Martin]

I wonder if we can upgrade it.

[George]

Worth considering.

[Martin]

I'll talk to the committee. Thanks. Both. This could make all the difference.

[Pip]

Oh, sorry, love, that meeting really ran on.

[Amber]

I've made your coffee.

[Pip]

Oh, cheers. So, what did I say?

[Amber]

Quite a lot in the end, Right. She talked about the testing process and how it can throw up all kinds of issues.

[Pip]

Okay.

[Amber]

A lot of it. About the implications for my family and how I felt about that.

[Pip]

Did you say we talked it all

[Amber]

through with each other. Obviously. That's why we bought the test. Even though we haven't discussed it with Mum. Joshua. Ben.

[Pip]

But it's still your decision.

[Amber]

Course. But if I have the test, Josh is bound to find out the result one way or another. Because we have to tell Mum, Ben.

[Pip]

Well, unfortunately, that can't be helped. No.

[Amber]

What else did I write down?

[Pip]

Depending on outcome options. And what does that say?

[Amber]

Babies.

[Pip]

Babies.

[Amber]

Well, if I'm positive, if I have the bracha gene variant, that means I'm high risk for ovarian cancer too, doesn't it?

[Pip]

Yeah.

[Amber]

So there are surgical options, obviously. But then having another baby becomes a problem.

[Pip]

Okay.

[Amber]

Yeah. Rosie would love a little brother or sister. She said that? More or less, since she could speak. And I suppose I've always assumed that I'd have more than one child. You know, Mum and Dad are just three. There's even more of you.

[Pip]

The chaos of a big family.

[Amber]

I wouldn't call it chaos.

[Pip]

No fair. But surely we're getting ahead of ourselves here. The test is the first thing to get done and then we know what we're dealing with.

[Amber]

Sure, yeah, but I mean, she felt we're lucky in that we've got some options for another baby, haven't we?

[Pip]

Yeah. Yeah, I guess.

[Amber]

I mean, we've both got ovaries in a womb.

[Pip]

That's true. But I think we need to focus on what's ahead of us now. Not get distracted with other stuff that

[Susan]

can be sorted out later on, you

[Pip]

know, if we need to.

[Amber]

Yeah.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

Okay.

[Pip]

We can only take things one step at a time.

[Amber]

I know.

[Pip]

Good. So you said yes to the test?

[Amber]

I did. It'll come in the post in a week or so.

[Pip]

And the results?

[Amber]

About a month or so.

[Pip]

Right. Then we'll have some solid answers without

[Amber]

having to wait for Mum's referral.

[Pip]

Which she hasn't even asked for yet.

[Amber]

No.

[Pip]

This is really hard, isn't it?

[Amber]

Oh, it really is.

[Pip]

But once you've done the test, we'll

[Amber]

know for sure, one way or the other.

[Helen]

No, I'm sorry. No. It's not making sense. You'll have to explain properly. No, I'm extremely busy.

[Jakob]

What's going on now, Jakob?

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

No idea. I think Helen's on to the primary school.

[Jakob]

Jackson, the proverbial does rather sound like.

[Ed Grundy]

Like that.

[Jakob]

And have you worked it with my cheeky new young neighbors? Done.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

I gather it's more of an accusation so far.

[Jakob]

I'd have to ask Henry when I see him. Oh, posh Becky's a celebrating din at the vet.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

Say double chalk chip for me to enjoy my vanishingly rare Afternoon off.

[Jakob]

Whole left on and half idyllic.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

Peace.

[Jakob]

What about you, Turkey Sarnis? Tracy wants lunch at him for some reason. I usually stay at work, me.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

Right. Are you going to the women's T20 cricket on Friday?

[Jakob]

Aye, the Prof. So excited about it. Me, Tracy and Brad will be there.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

Jim wants me to go too, so. Alistair says it's compulsory.

[Jakob]

Nigga. That you, Nana?

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

Well, I expect I'll enjoy it once I'm there.

[Jakob]

Great. Pay for this and get out to Tracy. See you later, Jakob.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

See you. Jazz up.

[Helen]

Honestly, is everything okay? No, unfortunately not. The school are insisting I go there straight away. It's about Jack. I can tell it's a waste of time, but the secretary isn't having any of it.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

That's annoying.

[Helen]

It was worse than that, Jakob. Because I'm supposed to be. I said I'd take Kirsty to her 12 week scan.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

Oh, is that today?

[Susan]

Picking her up any minute.

[Helen]

Well, I was, but.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

Where's Eric?

[Helen]

He missed his connecting flight so he won't land in the UK till tonight.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

Typical of my brother. Why didn't he come a day early?

[Helen]

The thing is, I don't want Kirsty going alone.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

No. No, perhaps not.

[Helen]

She's feeling quite well. Very anxious about it all. Anxious slash terrified.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

There's a difficult history, isn't there?

[Helen]

This could not be worse timing, Jakob. I promised she wouldn't be on her own.

[Jakob]

You brought the sunshine, Trace.

[Tracey]

Well, you brought the sandwiches. I had to bring something, didn't I?

[Jakob]

So what's up then? Something happened at work?

[Tracey]

Sort of. Susan overheard Pat and Tony talking about me.

[Jakob]

Okay.

[Tracey]

They're worried I've not accepted the dairy job because I don't like the bridge farm vibe.

[Jakob]

Bridge farm vibe? Have they even got a vibe?

[Tracey]

Well, Susan said ethos, but she means vibe.

[Jakob]

Right. But you don't mind it there, do you?

[Tracey]

No, I love it. Jazzer. Not as much as the bull mine. But that's the point, isn't it?

[Martin]

Is it?

[Tracey]

Why would I quit the ball when that is a brilliant vibe?

[Jakob]

You said last night was boring.

[Tracey]

Well, yeah. A grumpy Brian Aldridge sat in one corner and Pip and Stella deep in conversation in the other. And not much else anyway.

[Jakob]

Why do you have to quit? You're still the hard evenings and weekends like.

[Tracey]

No, Won't be the same though.

[Jakob]

Be just the same.

[Tracey]

As I'm saying, Helen wants a decision and I don't know what to do.

[Jakob]

How about we talk it through the night then find out what Chelsea and Brad think? I know.

[Tracey]

No, Because Helen wants me for a special tryout session later for her new cheese. She's out for a couple of hours now, then I'm back helping her.

[Jakob]

Is that Ma Jaz?

[Tracey]

Every time I see her now she asks me about the job. And it'll be just the two of us together all afternoon.

[Jakob]

She was on the phone in the show, by the way, arguing with Jack. School. Didn't he sound good? Not for poor Jack.

[Tracey]

Oh dear. But that's the other thing. Do I want to spend all day working with my next door neighbour who is also my boss?

[Jakob]

That's not that bad.

[Tracey]

Imagine if Martin Gibson moved in the other side of us.

[Jakob]

I'd make his life a misery till he moved out.

[Tracey]

You wouldn't all. But it ain't the same for me. Because I like how Helen having her on the other side of the fence though, it's awkward, isn't it?

[Jakob]

Maybe. I. But is that the real reason here?

[Tracey]

How do you mean?

[Jakob]

Why you have no took the job.

[Tracey]

You've lost me.

[Jakob]

Well, I'd say there's an old man shaped elephant in the room.

[Tracey]

You what?

[Jakob]

Or elephant Knowing the room, in fact.

[Tracey]

What are you on about?

[Jakob]

Your da.

[Tracey]

Oh, him.

[Jakob]

Ay, him.

[Susan]

Thanks for bringing me, Jakob.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

Are you feeling okay? Because you're very quiet. I expect you're anxious. Kirsty.

[Susan]

Anxious doesn't really cover it.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

Well, that's what Helen said, but just to check. Do you want me going in with you to the scan? I mean, I can, of course, of course I can. But I wouldn't want to assume, really, my useless brother should be here. But I, I, I can be very supportive when required.

[Susan]

Okay.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

I, I, I can try and channel my inner Kate if that would help.

[Susan]

Preferably not. But if you could come in and film it for Eric, that would be great.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

Oh sure. Well, I can film it on my phone, can't I?

[Susan]

Yeah. Thanks.

[Helen]

Good.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

Well, that's settled. Do you know when Phoebe was having contractions in Blackpool, I kept her distracted by describing some amazing animal births. Would that help you at all?

[Susan]

Not really.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

Oh, you're thinking of your previous.

[Susan]

Yeah, that and whether this baby is actually okay. Healthy, you know.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

Well, this scan will give you dates and also sharp anything that's, you know, unexpected.

[Susan]

Well, not everything that. There's some tests too. I mean, we'll deal with whatever happens, obviously, but still kind of scary.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

I, I can, I can see that.

[Susan]

We never found out why I miscarried last time, so. Well, there could have been something wrong, you know.

[Alistair]

Yeah.

[Pip]

Nature can be cruel.

[Susan]

I know, but sometimes she's cruel for a reason.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

Not sure I agree with that, Kirsty.

[Brian Aldridge]

No.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

Anthropomorphism is rarely a good idea, I find. Okay, sorry, but I've spent years listening to animal owners talking about nature's so called cruelty or her wondrous benevolence. But the only way to understand these things is to look at it scientifically. Knowledge is power and that's what this skin scanners.

[Susan]

Oh, I wish I could think like that. Stand above my emotions, not just drown in them.

[Pip]

But.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

But you can, Kirsty. You are an intelligent, resourceful person who surely has to think scientifically at work. Now and then you simply have to look at the scan unit, consider how it works. All that technology and expertise working together for the benefit of living creatures. It's fascinating when you think about it.

[Susan]

Well, that's true, I suppose.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

It's just like my equine equipment at Lovell. James.

[Pip]

Kirsty Miller.

[Susan]

Oh, gosh.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

Oh, it's gonna be fine. Yes. Yeah, we're here.

[Helen]

I wouldn't mind, but Jack says they were picking on a year two boy, so he had to intervene.

[Tracey]

Good for him.

[Helen]

But obviously the bullies have a different story. So in the meantime, they sent them all home. Yes. So unfair.

[Tracey]

Well, I'm not sure if fairness is the top priority at school. Work. When my kids were little, anyway.

[Helen]

Yes, the deputy head, she's clearly been overworked since the head went off sick. She looked like she was gonna cry.

[Tracey]

Oh, dear.

[Helen]

But I'm pretty sure Jack's telling the truth, so I can't just let it go.

[Tracey]

Right. Well, I hope Jack's okay.

[Helen]

Yeah, he's fine. Mum's popping over to keep an eye this afternoon. Sorry to talk over the fence to you like this.

[Tracey]

That's okay.

[Helen]

So what time do you want to do our experimental cheese session?

[Tracey]

Whenever you're ready, Helen.

[Helen]

Oh, should we say 3 o'?

[Martin Gibson]

Clock?

[Helen]

Do you need a lift?

[Tracey]

No, no, no, no. I'll make me own waiter. I'll see you later.

[Helen]

Oh, Tracy, do you think you're any nearer to a decision about the job?

[Tracey]

I need to talk it through with the family.

[Helen]

Yeah, sure, I get that. But if you could give me an answer by Thursday, that'd be wonderful. Otherwise, Mum thinks we should advertise Thursday. Okay, thank you. See you later then.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

Ah, more roadworks.

[Susan]

Filling potholes again by the looks of it.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

Hallelujah.

[Susan]

Rex thinks leaving craters in the road is a deliberate strategy to slow traffic down.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

Ends up like being some kind of slalom. It does but how many four way temporary lights do we need on one journey?

[Susan]

Oh, no. Have you got appointments this afternoon, Jakob? Oh, please don't say you've had to cancel some because of me.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

No, no, no, not at all. I had a clear afternoon.

[Susan]

I should have asked earlier. Sorry, I didn't really have the headspace.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

But it's, it's done now. You got through it?

[Pip]

Yeah.

[Susan]

And she saw nothing worrying, thank goodness.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

I hope I didn't annoy her too much. She wasn't that keen on explaining how the equipment was work, was she?

[Susan]

She was more focused on me being comfortable and getting the scan done properly,

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

which is her job, after all.

[Tracey]

Yeah, and she did it well.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

And you'll get your results back next week and then hopefully you can stop worrying.

[Susan]

Yes, that would be good. Anyway, thanks for your support.

[Pip]

You got me through a really horrible day.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

It's no problem. I, I, I've sent the scan video to Eric.

[Susan]

Oh, great. Thank you.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

But, but if you need anything again, you only have to ask. Kate tells me that I'm an outstanding step granddad.

[Susan]

Oh, right.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

So I can be an equally good uncle.

[Susan]

Oh, of course.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

It's funny to think we'll be family in a weird way. Well, not that weird, being as you'll be my brother's. What's that term? Baby mama.

[Tracey]

Baby mama What?

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

Isn't that what they say on the telly?

[Tracey]

Well, that's not quite how I see myself.

[Susan]

But thanks, Jakob, really, thanks for today. You've totally saved me.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

You're very welcome.

[Jakob]

You're going to save me Thursday, which

[Tracey]

will stress me out even more. Anyway, look at the time. You need to get back to Barrow.

[Jakob]

I'm going nowhere to have sorted this up.

[Tracey]

Won't Neil be annoyed? And Martin might be sniffing around.

[Jakob]

I don't care if he is. I'm a good worker. And if we need a wee bit extra time for lunch once in a while, then that's what happens.

[Tracey]

Not sure Neil will see it like that.

[Jakob]

Well, hefty, wouldn't he? Anyway, what I don't get is Trace. Why is it such a bad thing your dad wants to stay at Clive's?

[Tracey]

I'm not saying it is. I mean, maybe he's happier at Clive's.

[Jakob]

Clive will be happier. And he's got pension he spent.

[Tracey]

That money's for dad, not Clive. Dad's not daft, you know.

[Jakob]

I'm not saying he is, but Clive's no daft.

[George]

He.

[Jakob]

That. Anyway, my point is, you're off the hook now. You finally got take me A cell. And you deserve it.

[Tracey]

Do I? Though I feel like, you know, in a way I've sort of failed.

[Jakob]

That's rubbish. Yogis have waited for nothing here.

[Tracey]

That's what I thought. But he's voted with his feet.

[Jakob]

But if you won the prize for the best daughter in the entire world, then go for it. But you're you first. Plus a mom, a wife, a barmaid, and it turns out a cheese making genius.

[Tracey]

Who'd have guessed?

[Jakob]

Listen, Hen. You've done well than yourself here, Dan. Your time. Let Clive and the rest of them pull their weight now. And Susan, because in my book, she caused all this.

[Tracey]

She didn't mean to.

[Brian Aldridge]

What?

[Jakob]

She said it was her fault that he wouldn't eat salads. Get out his chair, quit the fags, you name it.

[Tracey]

And she were right.

[Jakob]

What?

[Tracey]

Not that it were our fault. She admits that. But she will write that he's not been helping himself enough.

[Jakob]

You can you make em.

[Tracey]

I know that I do. It's just.

[Jakob]

Just wet.

[Tracey]

I miss him, okay? I miss having him around. He's my dad and I love him. Grouchy, awkward old git that he is, okay, Accepting this job. Feels like I'm admitting he's not coming back.

[Jakob]

So. So phone him. Phone your dad and ask him straight if he's staying at Clive's.

[Tracey]

You reckon?

[Jakob]

I think this could be a good thing. You know? And about the Derry. If you're going to graft, you might as well earn what you can.

[Tracey]

The money is better there and you're good at it.

[Jakob]

So you do what you want for once. Forget everybody else.

[Tracey]

All right then. I'll ring dad. If he says he's stopping with Clive, then I'll take the job.

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[Martin]

Sheep are different animals once they've been shorn, aren't they? Look at that one.

[Brian Aldridge]

The joys of summer.

[Martin]

The lambs love it too.

[Brian Aldridge]

They're a good size.

[Alistair]

David.

[Brian Aldridge]

I like having sheep on home farmland.

[Martin]

Wheat and barley don't quite hit the spot, do they?

[Brian Aldridge]

Well, cash does. Not that it's any more reliable than sheep nowadays.

[Martin]

Not with the weather and the world markets, no. Brian, I realize it's none of my business, but have you really thought through taking charge of this place?

[Brian Aldridge]

I think thought of nothing else. Adam and Debbie gave me no choice.

[Alistair]

Really?

[Brian Aldridge]

Yes, really. Don't think I've clocked how power mad Adam is, but megalomania doesn't end well when you lack business, Naz.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

Oh, come on.

[Martin]

Adam's a great Farmer. He has a real depth of knowledge. He knows the land inside out. Plus he's very ambitious for the farm.

[Brian Aldridge]

He's ambitious all right. Turns out he's got quite a nasty to go with it.

[Martin]

Well, how did you expect him to react?

[Martin Gibson]

What?

[Martin]

You tell him he'll inherit the farm and then you do a screeching u turn and last week you call the police.

[Brian Aldridge]

Oh, he came running to you, did he? Well, that doesn't surprise me.

[Martin]

No, as a matter of fact, I bumped into him right after you told him he'd inherit. He was genuinely over the moon. Didn't take a genius to get something big had happened.

[Brian Aldridge]

I swore him to secrecy.

[Martin]

It wasn't difficult to winkle the trouble truth out of him. I hope you know what you're doing, that's all.

[Brian Aldridge]

No offense, David, but as you said earlier, it's not your concern.

[Jakob]

Hello, both.

[Martin]

Hi, Ed.

[Brian Aldridge]

Did you check on the maze?

[Ed Grundy]

Yeah, yep. Yeah, it looks great. And I'll check over the trailer now, like you ask.

[Brian Aldridge]

Good. Sorry, David, I need to make a call.

[Martin]

All right.

[Brian Aldridge]

Yeah.

[Ed Grundy]

Blimey, that sounded a bit strong.

[Martin]

Well, sometimes you have to tell it like it is.

[Ed Grundy]

Yeah, I suppose I can't do right for wrong. Adam says one thing, Brian says another. Imagine the way Brian speaks to him. I don't know why Adam doesn't just walk.

[Martin]

He's just sticking around in case Brian changes his mind.

[Ed Grundy]

Well, from what I've seen, there's no chance of that.

[Martin]

Anyway, while the partnership exists, it's got legal contracts to fulfill.

[Ed Grundy]

Yep, I guess so. Sheep are in fine condition, aren't they?

[Martin]

Yeah, times like this, I look at them and know it's all worthwhile. Bet you feel the same about your Texels every day.

[Ed Grundy]

Yeah, I'm gearing up for the Borchester show and all.

[Martin]

There's a rosette or two coming your way, is that?

[Ed Grundy]

I'm quietly confident, shall we say?

[David Archer]

Ah, why does he keep doing this? Afternoon, Adam?

[Martin Gibson]

Good. I've tried Brian a couple of times but he's not answering.

[David Archer]

Well, we're still on for this afternoon, Martin, if that's why you're ringing.

[Martin Gibson]

Glad to hear it. Four o', clock, actually.

[David Archer]

I've got to do a few quick emails, a couple of orders that need amending, so could we make it quarter past?

[Martin Gibson]

Fine by me. And Brian will definitely be there. I do need you both, Adam, especially after last week's intervention by His Majesty's Constabulary.

[David Archer]

Yeah, sorry about that, but it. It's all sorted.

[Martin Gibson]

What the hell was Brian playing at?

[David Archer]

I Can't apologize enough that you ended up in the thick of it, Martin. But it was just crossed wires.

[Martin Gibson]

He called the police on you, Adam. That's hardly crossed wires.

[David Archer]

Yeah, if we could forget Friday, that'd be the best thing, I think. Anyway, how are you all well at Barrow?

[Martin Gibson]

It would be if one of my staff hadn't gone AWOL on his lunch break yesterday. They've been stolidly unrepentant since.

[David Archer]

Are we talking about Jazza, I wonder?

[Martin Gibson]

I can neither confirm nor deny, Adam. Right, I need a quick conflab with Neil, then I'll meet you at the ECO office. 4:15.

[David Archer]

See you there.

[George]

David.

[Martin]

Sorry to pounce. I was chatting to Helen in the shop and we saw you heading home.

[George]

Oh, I've literally just walked in the door. Do you want to come in?

[Martin]

No, no, you're all right, Amber. I can't stay. What I came to say was that we have just confirmed some faster WI fi for the show.

[Amber]

Oh, perfect.

[Martin]

So we're all systems go for spreading the word. Let's hope it ups the trade stand bookings, eh?

[George]

Well, yeah, George and I can get the message out to local businesses.

[Martin]

Excellent. I've got the site map here, if you're interested.

[Susan]

Sure.

[Martin]

Where are we? Yes, these are the big trade stands around the main arena. See here, they need takers because that's a crucial chunk of the show's income. So these are the ones we sold.

[George]

Hang on. So those other two are still up for grabs?

[Martin]

That's right. And we really don't want big gaps around the arena.

[George]

But we're only a month away.

[Martin]

Not great, is it?

[Tracey]

No.

[Martin]

I just hope this new WI fi will do the trick because it wasn't cheap, I'll tell you. Right, still, fingers crossed it'll be worth it.

[George]

So which one does your car dealer guy usually take?

[Martin]

This one. Yep. Good position, facing the arena. He usually pays a fortune for that. Such a shame he's not going to to be there. So, if your boss happens to know

[George]

someone local, I can probably think of some options myself.

[Martin]

Really? Well, if you let me know your thoughts, I'll get our volunteers straight onto them.

[Pip]

Of course.

[Martin]

Thanks, Amber.

[Tracey]

Bye, David.

[Ed Grundy]

Bye.

[Brian Aldridge]

What do you want?

[David Archer]

Martin will be here in 20 minutes. You on your way?

[Brian Aldridge]

I will be shortly.

[David Archer]

I wanted a quick catch up beforehand. So we're singing from the same hymn sheet.

[Brian Aldridge]

What is there to sing, Adam?

[David Archer]

And we ought to double check all the small print in case there's something we've missed.

[Brian Aldridge]

What? We've worked those estate contracts for Decades. Adam, we know exactly what we're doing.

[David Archer]

I know, but Martin wants every I dotted this year. Especially after Friday.

[Brian Aldridge]

Friday was entirely your fault, Adam. So I suggest you do the double checking.

[David Archer]

But you won't be late. This is important.

[Brian Aldridge]

I'm checking on the deer. Then I'll be there.

[David Archer]

Sorry. Ed checked them before he went home.

[Brian Aldridge]

What?

[David Archer]

Yeah, he said everything was fine. Didn't you see his message?

[Brian Aldridge]

Crying out loud.

[David Archer]

Brian.

[Ed Grundy]

How are you feeling, Amber? You look like you're proper blooming, if I'm allowed to say that.

[Amber]

You all.

[George]

I just feel bigger every day.

[Ed Grundy]

That sounds about right.

[David Archer]

Yeah.

[Ed Grundy]

Put your feet up for a bit.

[George]

Actually, I will. That's okay, Emma.

[Ed Grundy]

Won't be long. Is George behaving himself? Is he.

[George]

He's so much happier now that he's at Meadow Farm.

[Ed Grundy]

You can't beat an honest day's work, eh?

[George]

Sure. I'm just struggling with something. Nothing to with do do with George. It's tricky dilemma.

[Ed Grundy]

Well, you're looking at the dilemma king here, Amber.

[Tracey]

Am I?

[Ed Grundy]

Trust me, if I can navigate my way through Home Farm civil war, I reckon I could advise on anything.

[Amber]

Okay, Go on, try me.

[George]

Right, I will. You see, David Archer has told us a couple of the big main arena trade stands for the show aren't sold yet.

[Ed Grundy]

Finally.

[George]

I know. And what happens is if their incomes write down.

[Ed Grundy]

So long as you get paid.

[George]

But George and I are doing such good work on this, Ed. And we'd like to do it again next year.

[Ed Grundy]

That's a nice little earner for you. Is it?

[George]

Especially with the baby coming.

[Ed Grundy]

Okay, so you want the show to do well?

[George]

I really do. And it seems that one of the unsold stands. Well, it's usually occupied by a car dealership.

[Susan]

Ah, yeah.

[Ed Grundy]

What, and you're thinking that you should contact your dad?

[Helen]

Well, should I?

[George]

It's so complicated with my parents.

[Ed Grundy]

Have you spoken to him since.

[George]

Since they were horrible. They've messaged a few times. A lot actually.

[Ed Grundy]

Okay.

[George]

I'd hate dad to feel obliged to spend money. And I do not want him thinking he's doing me a favor.

[Ed Grundy]

Well, can you say that to him?

[George]

I could. But you don't know them. Honestly, if I give them an inch.

[Ed Grundy]

That's their first grandchild, isn't it?

[Martin Gibson]

There.

[Ed Grundy]

I'm pretty sure they're going to want to help out a bit.

[George]

Yeah, but I need everything out in the open, you know? Cuz that's always been the problem. The stuff going on underneath. What they really think, what they expect. I've Never understood the rules, if you get what I mean. So I just never knew where I stood.

[Ed Grundy]

It's not great for a kid.

[Susan]

It wasn't.

[George]

I don't want any of that going on when the baby's born.

[Ed Grundy]

No, of course not. Listen, I don't the know guy, but your dad sounds like the ultimate businessman.

[Amber]

Yeah, he is.

[Ed Grundy]

You're pretty smart. Business wise yourself. So if you just said, here's the deal, take it or leave it. That work?

[George]

Maybe.

[Ed Grundy]

But if you're not comfortable with it, Amber, don't do it. You don't need extra stress when you're pregnant.

[George]

I don't. No, that's true. Thanks for listening, Ed.

[Ed Grundy]

No probs.

[Brian Aldridge]

No, I told you, Martin. It's all in hand. There's no need to micromanage us.

[Martin Gibson]

I simply want reassurance that the BL contract will be fulfilled to the letter. We're paying you a hell of a lot of money, Brian.

[Brian Aldridge]

I know that.

[David Archer]

The work will be done exactly as specified.

[Martin Gibson]

Thanks, Adam. But I need to hear it from Brian.

[Brian Aldridge]

And you have.

[Martin Gibson]

Because there are substantial penalties built into our contract.

[David Archer]

Which you needn't worry about. Because everything will be delivered. Won't it, Brian?

[Brian Aldridge]

Of course it will. I mean, for instance, look, if the wind gets up next month, we'll spray podsticker on the oilseed rail.

[David Archer]

Absolutely.

[Brian Aldridge]

And then moving forward.

[Alistair]

Let's see.

[Brian Aldridge]

Yes, here we are. Harvest.

[David Archer]

I've emailed Martin all the schurchills.

[Brian Aldridge]

Yep. So it's winter wheat first.

[Martin Gibson]

Winter wheat.

[David Archer]

No, no, we stuck to spring wheat this year. I think you're looking at the 2025 spreadsheet.

[Brian Aldridge]

Am I? Oh, yeah, my mistake. In which case it's spring barley in 10 acre, am I right?

[David Archer]

Actually, 10 acres down to herbal lay this year.

[Martin Gibson]

This is reassuring. I don't think.

[Ed Grundy]

Really?

[David Archer]

It's all under control. You have my word.

[Martin Gibson]

Sorry, Adam, but that means nothing if you're going to be out of the picture in what, the next fortnight?

[Brian Aldridge]

Come on, old chap. You're making a mountain out of a molehill.

[Martin Gibson]

Have you forgotten your little escapade last August? I certainly haven't. Look, if I were you, I'd be slowing down now. Playing more bridge, booking my next holiday, leaving others to worry about the harvest.

[Brian Aldridge]

Lucky you're not me then, huh? Now, I've got things to do, so if you'll excuse me.

[Martin Gibson]

Brian, we are not finished here.

[Brian Aldridge]

I say we are.

[David Archer]

I am really sorry. I think he might be overtired.

[Martin Gibson]

Give it to me straight, Adam. Does BL need To find a new contractor or not.

[David Archer]

No, no, I promise. Promise you the work will be done.

[Martin Gibson]

Will it?

[David Archer]

Yes, but. Okay. If there's any danger of things going awry, rest assured I have something up my sleeve.

[Martin Gibson]

I hope so. Because as far as I'm concerned, this is the very last chance for Home Farm.

[Amber]

I'm pouring you a cup.

[Tracey]

Estella.

[Pip]

The postman's bin.

[Amber]

Oh, didn't hear the letterbox. Hey, what time's your first visit this morning?

[Pip]

Oh, I'm just in the office today. Pip is here.

[Amber]

What is?

[Pip]

The genomic test?

[Amber]

Oh, but man, I wasn't expecting it today.

[Pip]

Nor me. Is this my tea?

[Amber]

Yeah. Okay.

[Pip]

If you wanted to do it now, the test, I can get it back in the post on my way to work, if that helps.

[Amber]

I'm not sure.

[Pip]

Okay.

[Amber]

I think. Well, it's just Mum needs me to help with the fencing at Badgers Bank.

[Pip]

Well, it's pretty quick, isn't it? You just spit in the pot thing. Yeah.

[Tracey]

Yeah.

[Amber]

So I'll do it later and take it to the post office myself.

[Pip]

I can save you a trip, that's all.

[Amber]

Oh, no, don't worry. Actually, I did think of something this morning when I was milking. Yeah? Yeah. Cuz if it's. Well, you know, if the test is bad news, basically. If it is, will we still get married?

[Pip]

What?

[Amber]

But will we?

[Pip]

Why wouldn't we? How can you even ask that question, Pip.

[Amber]

Oh, sorry. Well, yeah, I know, of course, but we'd hardly be in the mood, would we?

[Pip]

I think I'll just get going, actually.

[Amber]

No, but you haven't drank your tea.

[Pip]

No, I need. I need to make a couple of calls and I've got a ton of emails.

[Amber]

Oh, Stella, wait.

[Pip]

We'll talk later, yeah?

[Amber]

I didn't mean it in a bad way.

[Pip]

Bye, Stella.

[Susan]

That'll be the freezer full once we've done these. So anyway, dad sounded okay.

[Tracey]

More than okay, Susan, really. He's eating wonderful meals, they're constantly going fishing and he's never slept better because Clive's got a special mattress for him.

[Susan]

No doubt that Tracy.

[Tracey]

They just come back from the Barbers.

[Pip]

The Barbers?

[Susan]

Well, instead of asking our Chelsea.

[Tracey]

Yep.

[Susan]

Clive's got him to pay for them both, hasn't he?

[Tracey]

Probably. But he wouldn't talk about money.

[Susan]

Yeah, I bet he wouldn't. Clive will be spending the lot.

[Tracey]

But he did sound really settled.

[Susan]

You got enough lids?

[Tracey]

Yeah, he reckons Clive's gonna see about finding him a lady friend. You what? All in all, our old dad is Happy as Larry. And he has no plans whatsoever to come home.

[Susan]

Well, I know if he says he's

[Tracey]

all right, we have to take him at his word.

[Susan]

What else can we do now, then? I was talking to Neil last night and we both think you should take the job here. Yeah, apparently Adam might not be at Home Farm for much longer. Really? Neil heard Martin talking about it on the phone, so Ellen might offer it to him if you're not careful.

[Tracey]

She wants an answer today.

[Susan]

So what's stopping you?

[Tracey]

The minute I say yes, dad will land back on me doorstep.

[Susan]

Not while Clyde's getting free egg. Look, I meant it when I said we can share Dad's care between us more. But let's cross that bridge if we come to it. Maybe you've got a great opportunity here.

[Helen]

Morning, Susan. Morning, Tracy.

[Tracey]

Hey, Helen.

[Helen]

Tracy, can I have a quick word, please?

[Tracey]

Sure.

[Susan]

You go for it. All right.

[Tracey]

That should strengthen it a bit.

[Martin Gibson]

Yeah.

[Tracey]

What's it like, your side?

[Amber]

It's not great. Listen, Mum, there's something I want to talk to you about.

[Helen]

Okay.

[Amber]

Sounds serious. Well, look, I'm really sorry, but I've ordered a private genomic test.

[Tracey]

What?

[Amber]

Yeah, I had a counselling session on Monday and they sent it through today.

[Pip]

But a test?

[Amber]

You didn't say that's what you decided. Well, no, because I wasn't sure. Sure. But then. Well, me and Stella talked about it. Loads isn't expensive. Well, Estella put it on her credit card.

[Susan]

Right.

[Amber]

I'm sorry I didn't speak to you about it.

[Pip]

Well, it's. It's your decision, Pip.

[Amber]

But I assumed we'd talk it over

[Pip]

together if you were planning to get tested.

[Amber]

Mum, I need to know if I have the BRCA gene variant or not. I get that, but how do you

[Pip]

know all this test is well, proper?

[Amber]

We looked into it. Don't worry, okay? It's the fastest way of finding out. And I know you prefer to trust the nhs, but. And I realize you're worried about how Josh feels about your results. Well, that doesn't mean I won't have a test.

[Helen]

But I'd rather speak to him face

[Tracey]

to face before I decide.

[Amber]

Perhaps. Perhaps I should be waiting too. But look, Mum, me and Stella can't cope. Neither of us are sleeping. But obviously, you know my result will have implications. Yeah, for everyone. Especially you, if you've got it.

[Susan]

It's highly likely I have.

[Amber]

Yeah, but that's not the same for Josh and Ben.

[Tracey]

No, they'd be 50.

[Pip]

50.

[Amber]

But you know, Josh preferring not to know that that doesn't outweigh me wanting to.

[Susan]

Of course not.

[Amber]

I'm sorry.

[Tracey]

It's a lot to take me cross.

[Amber]

I. I'd understand if you were.

[Helen]

Oh, I'm probably a little hurt that

[Pip]

you didn't mention it before, but. No, I'm not cross.

[Amber]

Oh, thank goodness. I didn't want to do it behind your back. When do the results come back? Actually, well, I haven't done it yet. When the test came, I couldn't face it.

[Helen]

Right. Okay.

[Amber]

Let you and me crack open the thermostat.

[Pip]

See,

[Helen]

I really trust your instinct for this, Tracy. So if we work together, our new cheese could make a real impact on the market. Ian thinks so too. Yeah, he has some fantastic contacts. Oh, Tracy, you're still hesitating. What can I say to persuade you?

[Tracey]

Sorry, I don't mean to mess you about, but dad leaving, it's not me for six.

[Helen]

Yeah, of course it has.

[Tracey]

I were worried, then I felt relieved. And this week I realized I were missing him.

[Helen]

Poor you.

[Tracey]

But today. Today I'm a bit angry because Dad's been like my third child. Worse than a child because he's that awkward. And looking after him meant I had less time for Chelsea and Brad growing up. They both had their problems, but I could have been there for them more if it weren't for dad. Does that make sense?

[Amber]

Absolutely.

[Helen]

You're upset that he just left.

[Tracey]

Swanned off to Clive's, irrespective of me,

[Helen]

after all your precious care.

[Tracey]

It's took its toll, is what I'm saying.

[Helen]

But perhaps it's been positive too, because Chelsea and Brad are such caring, considerate young people. And some of that surely comes from looking after your dad. And I wonder if by going to Clive's, Bert's deliberately sharing himself round a

[Amber]

bit more, if you know what I mean.

[Helen]

Maybe. Let's face it, it's high time your brother did something positive for your family too.

[Tracey]

Right?

[Helen]

But if you find you have more time in your day now, I would love you to use that working here.

[Tracey]

Yeah, me too. What?

[Helen]

Are you accepting the job?

[Tracey]

I think I am.

[Helen]

Tracy, that's amazing. Thank you. I promise there will be no stopping us now.

[Pip]

P. I'm sorry if I haven't been supportive enough.

[Amber]

What?

[Susan]

I knew you were struggling with this

[Tracey]

a while back, but then you seemed

[Pip]

better, so I didn't want to pry.

[Amber]

I did feel better when we found the private test, but. And I've been having such fun doing wedding prep with Stella and Rosie that we'll have to cancel if I'm positive.

[Susan]

Really?

[Amber]

Yeah. Stella was upset when I said it, but how can we have a lovely time at our wedding and spend a fortune when we're feeling utterly miserable? New as well, but postponing it.

[Helen]

Wouldn't that make you feel worse?

[Amber]

Mum, I really want to enjoy my wedding. And I want Rosie to have the best time ever and for us to have a perfect start to our married life together.

[Susan]

Of course you do.

[Pip]

And then

[Amber]

after that, you know, I think I'll. I'll feel strong enough to deal with the future. So what are you saying? I think I'm saying that I'll do the test after the wedding.

[Pip]

Okay, that makes sense to me. Will it to Stella. Hey, you too.

[Amber]

Right on.

[Helen]

Stella.

[Amber]

I thought you going to work.

[Pip]

Well, I got halfway to Borchester and I felt bad for arguing with you, so I drove back.

[Helen]

Right.

[Amber]

I'm going to check the water troughs

[Pip]

for half an hour.

[Amber]

Oh, thanks, Mum. I'm glad you came back.

[Pip]

Yeah, so am I. So your mum knows?

[Amber]

She does now. And I think she's okay. Oh, good talking to her. Estella, I've decided to delay the test. Just till after the wedding, when I'm ready to do it.

[Pip]

Why aren't? Pip?

[Susan]

We said.

[Pip]

We said getting a test was the

[Susan]

only way we can settle.

[Amber]

I know.

[Pip]

Night after night, no sleep. And how many times did you we cry? That only got better slightly when we decided that you'd get the test so we'd have some certainty.

[Amber]

But what then? Fine, if I'm negative, but certainty if I'm positive? It's my wedding and I want it to be the best day of my life because I'm marrying you and I don't want to slope off in the middle to cry my eyes out or watch Mum fixing on a brave face or let Rosie having fun break my heart.

[Pip]

Oh, love. This is what you meant this morning?

[Amber]

Yeah, it's just how I feel.

[Pip]

I'm sorry, I didn't understand. I totally got the wrong end of the stick.

[Amber]

But I will do it if you want that.

[Pip]

No, no, no, it's your call. Of course it is. I feel dreadful now.

[Amber]

Oh, thank goodness for this place, eh? This air, the fields.

[Pip]

Yeah.

[Amber]

Oh, I'm glad the inheritance stuff was sorted before this all came up, because this is my future, my strength. Brookfield. I've got to hold on to that.

[Susan]

Yeah,

[Pip]

I can see why. Right, let's finish this fence then. So I've done something useful today.

[Amber]

Of course. Can you grab that short strut?

[Pip]

Pip, how about you and Rosie move

[Amber]

Into the bungalow before the wedding?

[Pip]

Yeah, over the summer holidays, you know. Might help. What do you think?

[Amber]

Well, we need to give Hannah time to find somewhere else.

[Pip]

Sure. But, you know, let's really enjoy being together before the wedding.

[Amber]

Okay then. Yeah, I'd like.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

Now, Alistair. There was a meager, bordering on non existent array of prawn cocktail flavoured snacks in the village shop.

[Alistair]

Ah, where's that gone now?

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

So I bought you some of those cheese ones you insist on contaminating the practice staff room with every lunchtime. Well, you can thank me later.

[Alistair]

Oh, Yakov. Sorry.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

I also took the liberty of purchasing some mints for you. Were actually there for the comfort of everyone. If we're all going to be enclosed in a hot minibus space all the way to Edgbaston, I feel breath mints may prove an essential part of our survival kit.

[Alistair]

Well, I hope you kept the receipt.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

You know me so well, because currently

[Alistair]

there is no minibus.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

What do you mean?

[Alistair]

Flat tire.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

Oh, for heaven.

[Alistair]

So it's currently stuck on the bypass?

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

Well, can't the driver sort it out?

[Alistair]

He's waiting for help from the garage but that could take hours. Might not get to see see any cricket at all.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

Don't seem to have much luck with minibuses.

[Alistair]

Minibuy.

[Brian Aldridge]

Pardon?

[Alistair]

It was a platypus. Platypi. Minibus. Oh, don't worry about it. I was just looking at taxi prices. Dad's been really looking forward to our trip out, then this happens.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

Is Jim in the pub with Kirsty and the others?

[Alistair]

He's already in Birmingham seeing a friend. Taxes are going to take forever at this point rate.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

It's all the roadworks. Kirsty and I were stuck in them on Tuesday.

[Martin]

All right.

[Alistair]

Where were you and Kirsty off to then?

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

With no, nowhere special. I just gave her a lift.

[Alistair]

Her car didn't have a flat tire as well, did it? Oh, this is ridiculous. Maybe we should all just drive to Edgbaston.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

Yes, good idea.

[Alistair]

Wonder if Kirsty could take a car full. No, she might want to drink though.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

Oh, she probably won't. Amber might drive to. She and George are coming too, aren't they?

[Alistair]

Yeah, that's right, of course, yeah. She might volunteer.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

And Pip and Stella?

[Alistair]

No, they're meeting us there, apparently. Going for a quiet curry first.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

More mints required then.

[Alistair]

Oh, no, hang on. What about parking? It's a nightmare around there. No, driving won't work. So what are we going to do? The evening doesn't go smoothly for dad. He'll be so disappointed.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

George and Will were in the shop just now. Couldn't they help the minibus driver with the spare tyre?

[Pip]

Of course.

[Alistair]

Jakob, you're a genius.

[Brian Aldridge]

Oh, yes.

[Martin Gibson]

Brian.

[Brian Aldridge]

Adam. I thought you'd be in the office this afternoon.

[Martin Gibson]

Did you?

[Brian Aldridge]

Part time now, are you?

[Martin Gibson]

I was in this morning.

[Jakob]

Ah, Ed.

[Brian Aldridge]

And I thought you must have headed off to Edgweston early.

[Martin Gibson]

No, no, as it happens, I sold my ticket to Derek Fletcher.

[Brian Aldridge]

Aren't you a cricket fan anymore?

[Martin Gibson]

I am, but I expected to be in Borchester longer than I was.

[Brian Aldridge]

Oh, so you skived off to Borchester for the afternoon? It's all right for some.

[Martin Gibson]

I had an appointment, actually.

[Brian Aldridge]

I see.

[Martin Gibson]

Anyway, are you in the office, Brian?

[Brian Aldridge]

I am, yes.

[Martin Gibson]

Have you seen the budget forecasts? I might have left them on the filing cabinet.

[Brian Aldridge]

Who knows?

[Martin Gibson]

Well, could you look, please? It's important.

[Brian Aldridge]

I thought everything important was in the cloud nowadays. Can't you find them on your phone?

[Martin Gibson]

I could, but I scribbled a note on one of those printouts.

[Brian Aldridge]

Did you indeed?

[Martin Gibson]

Estimated fertiliser costs because they need updating.

[Brian Aldridge]

No, no, I'll deal with those, don't you worry.

[Martin Gibson]

But could you tell me what I've written, please?

[Brian Aldridge]

I'm afraid I'm too busy at the moment. Was that all?

[Martin Gibson]

Can you just look, Brian?

[Brian Aldridge]

No, the farm budget forecasts are none of your concern.

[Tracey]

I've never been to an England match before.

[Alistair]

It's quite an atmosphere, it really is.

[Tracey]

I haven't been so excited since I went to my first concert. Happy Mondays. I couldn't afford the tickets, but me mate Shona managed to blag us in Happy Days.

[Alistair]

Happy Mondays.

[Tracey]

Oh, yeah.

[Alistair]

Crisp.

[Tracey]

Oh, no, ta. I always think those ones taste a bit like feet. Oh, I'll have one of their mints, though, if you're offering.

[Alistair]

Yeah, of course.

[Tracey]

Oh, look at my Brad. He's having such a brilliant time.

[Alistair]

Even Jazz is enjoying himself.

[Tracey]

By the looks of it, he's trying his darndest not to.

[Alistair]

Can't believe he's coming. He's killed. Well, actually, I probably can.

[Tracey]

Why do you think I'm refusing to stand by him? I told him, if you want to support everyone but England, pal, then you're on your own.

[Alistair]

What is he like?

[Tracey]

Thank goodness the minibus disaster was averted.

[Alistair]

Good old George and Will.

[Tracey]

Absolutely. Your dad was cracking the whip before, weren't he?

[Alistair]

Oh, well, dad is.

[Tracey]

Well, dad never quite know what's going on in that mega mind of his.

[Alistair]

Yeah, the many mysteries of Jim Lloyd.

[Tracey]

He's a sweetie, though.

[Alistair]

Is he?

[Tracey]

You know he is.

[Brian Aldridge]

I suppose he'll.

[Tracey]

We've got a tough game ahead of us against the Black pike this weekend. They're batting records way better than ours. Sorry, Kirsty. Couldn't play. Bad back, apparently.

[David Archer]

Oh.

[Alistair]

So it's all right now? Having a whale of a time over there with Henry and Khalil.

[Tracey]

They came up after school so they could drop in on his old schoolmates in Sully. Old first.

[Alistair]

Oh, that's nice.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

Everyone having fun?

[Tracey]

Oh, good tycop.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

Thanks again for organizing, Ms. Alistair.

[Alistair]

Well, thank you for the provisions. Another drink, anyone?

[Tracey]

I'm okay, thanks.

[Alistair]

And what about Jazza? Does he want anything?

[Tracey]

He can come and get it himself if he does.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

You all right, Alistair?

[David Archer]

Me?

[Tracey]

You're like a cat on hot bricks.

[Alistair]

Am I?

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

Probably all those E numbers.

[Alistair]

Oh, sorry. Dad just really wants us to have a nice time.

[Tracey]

Well, I'm having a blooming brilliant time. But Alistair, where is your dad?

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

I think they're about to do the toss.

[David Archer]

Oh.

[Martin Gibson]

Then I best get back to my seat.

[Tracey]

This is so exciting.

[Brian Aldridge]

Thanks very much. Bye now.

[David Archer]

Still here, then?

[Brian Aldridge]

Looks like it. If you've come to get your forecast, you'll have to retrieve them from the bin.

[David Archer]

Actually, I had a message from Ed.

[Brian Aldridge]

What about? I told him not to bother you.

[David Archer]

One of the Hollison farmers asked about spraying an extra field.

[Martin]

All right.

[Brian Aldridge]

I'll work out a new cost.

[David Archer]

I'm pretty sure we already included it. I need to check.

[Brian Aldridge]

I'll do that.

[David Archer]

Well, the details aren't on the system for some reason.

[Brian Aldridge]

Well, then it'll be in this drawer.

[David Archer]

Yes. So could I look, please?

[Brian Aldridge]

No, no, I'll look on Monday when I'm in here with Ed.

[David Archer]

Ed?

[Brian Aldridge]

I'm going to train him up on the system.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

You.

[David Archer]

You what?

[Brian Aldridge]

Well, he's more of a digital native, isn't he? So he'll be useful it wise in the future.

[David Archer]

And you're doing the training?

[Brian Aldridge]

Why not?

[David Archer]

Because it'll be the blind leading the blind. Seriously, Ed's time is better spent operating our machinery, doing the actual farming work.

[Brian Aldridge]

Well, he and I can both do that. And it's my kit, not ours.

[David Archer]

Unbelievable. Come on, Brian. Let me find this paperwork, then I'm out of your head.

[Brian Aldridge]

I said no. I thank you not to engage with my clients in future. Not for Hollerton Farms, not Martin Gibson, nor anyone else. Understood?

[David Archer]

I did the quote, Brian.

[Brian Aldridge]

No, no, Home Farm did the quote quote. And you're not Home Farm anymore, are you?

[David Archer]

Aren't I? Well, that's a shame, because Martin Gibson doesn't trust you, Brian. Nor does this Holiton guy, because he already emailed about this and you replied about something else entirely.

[Brian Aldridge]

What now?

[David Archer]

Last week, Ed said it was excruciating because the bloke assumed we'd had some work experience. Kids in the office.

[Brian Aldridge]

I have no idea what you're talking about.

[David Archer]

We're losing goodwill, Brian.

[Brian Aldridge]

I suggest you stop spouting this rubbish before I get more annoyed.

[David Archer]

No one trusts you. Can't you see that? But they do trust me. So if you want Home Farm to have any kind of future, will you please move aside and let me do my job?

[Brian Aldridge]

You haven't got a job here. Is that so hard to understand?

[David Archer]

I'm sorry, but you are deluded if you think Martin or anyone on the BL board will ever forget what happened last harvest.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

They won't.

[David Archer]

So when it comes to renewing our

[Brian Aldridge]

biggest contra, I'm sure you love undermining me in front of my customers, but it won't change a thing.

[David Archer]

Then perhaps this will.

[Brian Aldridge]

What's this?

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

Read it.

[Brian Aldridge]

You tell me to my face.

[David Archer]

All right, then. This is why I was in Borchester. I was seeing my solicitor.

[Brian Aldridge]

Oh, were you? Well, that's a surprise.

[David Archer]

We tried the easy route, asking you nicely to step aside.

[Brian Aldridge]

Nicely? Nicely? You and Debbie tried to mount a coup. It was appalling behavior. But you failed, Adam. So get over it. Accept defeat, will you?

[David Archer]

It's not about winning or losing. It's about what's best for this farm. So I'm starting legal proceedings to remove you from the business.

[Brian Aldridge]

You're what?

[David Archer]

The stunt with the police last week. You're flailing about in a crucial meeting with Martin, getting all your facts muddled. That's clinched it for me. Your judgment is shot because you're displaying signs of dementia.

[Brian Aldridge]

Not this again.

[David Archer]

You become a danger to our family business, Brian, the business we all depend on. And that means you have to go.

[Tracey]

Go on, Jakob. Admit you're enjoying yourself. There's a definite smile lurking. Oh, there it is again.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

Oh, very well. I'm enjoying myself.

[Tracey]

And is that because of the cricket or the company?

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

Well, perhaps it's a bit of both.

[Tracey]

My work here is done. Though, for me, it's just the cricket.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

How charming.

[Tracey]

And the beer, of course.

[Alistair]

Dad's on his way over shortly.

[Tracey]

Oh, is he?

[Alistair]

He wants to see everybody before the start. There's something he wants to tell you all.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

Oh, not another medieval tax accounting quirk.

[Tracey]

He's already told me in Jazza, has He. Oh, yeah.

[Ed Grundy]

Told.

[Brian Aldridge]

Told you what?

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

What's going on?

[Alistair]

Well, it should really come from him.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

We're supposed to be partners, Alistair. I bought you crisps.

[Tracey]

Oh, just tell him, Alistair. He'll act surprised. Won't you, Jakob?

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

Well, I'll try. It depends what it is.

[Alistair]

Oh, all right, dad. You see, dad is off on his

[Tracey]

travels tonight, bless him.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

How do you mean?

[Alistair]

This now is his unofficial leaving do.

[Tracey]

He didn't want to fuss, so it's his secret send off.

[David Archer]

Wait.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

You mean he's actually going traveling?

[Alistair]

He's off tonight after the match. Train to London.

[Tracey]

Oh, it'll be just like Paddington.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

A train to London is hardly travels, Alistair. Where's he heading off to?

[Alistair]

He's on the Eurostar first thing tomorrow. But to be honest, I haven't a clue. He won't tell me.

[Brian Aldridge]

What?

[Tracey]

He won't tell anyone.

[Alistair]

But he assures me he's done his research and has a detailed itinerary all worked out.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

How, sir? That's why you wanted everything to go smoothly tonight.

[Alistair]

I wanted it to be just right.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

Well, it is.

[Tracey]

Hundred percent right. The first overall start soon.

[Jakob (same as K, possibly a nickname or error)]

It's a brilliant atmosphere.

[Tracey]

Oh, I can feel the tension in the air.

[Alistair]

If we win, it'll make Dad's night.

[David Archer]

There's nothing left to discuss. I'll put this letter through the door at Blossom Hill.

[Brian Aldridge]

Don't bother.

[David Archer]

I wish it hadn't had to come to this, but once again, you've proved yourself incapable. Ed Grundy doing the admin. Now I've heard it all.

[Brian Aldridge]

You haven't quite. But you're about to.

[David Archer]

Hi, Brian.

[Brian Aldridge]

Hey. Don't walk off, Adam.

[David Archer]

I'm done with this. Brian.

[Brian Aldridge]

Look, two can play at this game.

[Martin Gibson]

Game?

[Brian Aldridge]

You're not the only one talking to your lawyer.

[David Archer]

This isn't a game.

[Brian Aldridge]

You can pop your letter in the muck, spreader, because I've got my own and it trumps yours.

[Ed Grundy]

Really?

[Brian Aldridge]

My solicitor predicted that your solicitor would get you to question my mental capacity.

[Martin Gibson]

I had to.

[David Archer]

You left me no choice.

[Brian Aldridge]

But this says my mental capacity is just fine. I passed with flying colors.

[Alistair]

What?

[Brian Aldridge]

Feel free to challenge it, but I'm told it'll take you literally years and cost you many, many thousands in legal fees. But I will fight you to the bitter end, because you know full well I haven't lost my marbles.

[David Archer]

Wait, wait. Is this even real?

[Brian Aldridge]

Oh, it's real. And it means you'll have to fend for yourself from now on. No more apron strings to cling onto. And I'm going to say this only once, Adam, so watch my lips get off my land it.

[Pip]

Sam.

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