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I think only once I was into the washing up did she feel it's safe to go for a sit down. I'm just doing a brew for her now. Can I do you one then? Thanks, though I might have to take it out with me. I need to fetch in the cows for milking. Is David still over at Meadow Farm? And Josh, you want to be careful you're not doing too much. You and Pip don't want to end up running yourselves into the ground. I could say the same about you. Fact, you seem to have been out and about a lot recently. More than usual, I mean. Well, as I'm not dead yet, I thought I Might as well make the most of it. Oh, well, good. Have you been up to anything interesting on your jaunts? Oh, you know me, international man of mystery. I've been meaning to ask, actually, have you tried the cafe in Farm Supply Stories door? It's fine. Yes. No different to any other coffee shop, mind. I'm not one of those coffee aficionados. As long as it's hot, right? Oh. Oh, look at her. Is this Baby Peggy? Let's have a look. I asked Pat to send me a photo. Isn't she just adorable? Oh, she's lovely. What a thing here, arriving in the middle of the family holiday. In Blackpool, no less. Well, that's the thing about babies, isn't it? They just turn when they're ready. You must show Jill that photo. She'll be delighted. I will. Oh, it's lovely for them to have a new baby in the family in time for Christmas. I must say, Christmas has crept upon me a bit this year. I'm not remotely organized. Well, you won't be. You've had a lot on your plate. But I can't help it. I'm excited. I think it's Stir Up Sunday. It really gets you in the mood. Well, yeah, I can imagine. It just. You know, it was never me, all this baking. I've always been able to throw together meat and two veg or what have you, but till I met Jill, I don't think I'd made a cake in my life, let alone a Christmas pudding. Now look at you. I know. Changed man. And don't let on to Jill, but I don't think I'm ever happier than when I'm in the kitchen with her giving me instructions. Weighing and measuring and stirring and pouring. I love it. Yeah. Teeth up. Thanks. I'll take this through to Jill and then I've got to nip out. Oh, again? Yeah, don't worry. I'll be back in time to do the veg for later. Great, thanks. That was a quick run. Yeah, I think I go faster when it's freezing. Now I need coffee. Do you want one? I've already made it. You sit down. Okay. Thanks. I'm shattered. You know what? I might have a bath. Knock yourself out. There you go. Thanks. You know, if you're lucky, I might scrub your back for you. Where's Poppy? Upstairs. Good point. So anyway, I emailed a couple of those venues earlier. Wedding venues? Yeah, yeah, just the ones we spoke about. Why? Just to see if I could get any deals, you know. Yes, but we agreed we weren't going to set a date yet? No, I know. Not till your mum and dad come round. So why are you emailing venues? Because it doesn't hurt to start looking, does it? We could even go to a wedding fair. There's one coming up soon in Felpersham. A wedding fair? Yeah. Yeah. I want to get excited, make some plans, don't you? Yeah. I just don't feel like I can get properly excited while my parents are so against it. Yeah, I know, I get it. But you wait. They'll come round. You think? Yeah, I do. They got to. Don't get your hopes up. You don't know them like I do. I know you want their blessing, but you don't actually need it. You can do what you like. But if they don't come, what about the rest of the family? What about them? I want my grandparents there and my cousins. If my mum and dad don't come, then none of them will come either. That's up to them. Then the whole guest list will be your family and friends and I'll have no one. You'll have me. I know, I know. I just. A wedding should be about everyone coming together. I want that. And anyway, we're not in a rush, are we? It's not like we're completely sorted. What do you mean? We're living with your dad. You're still looking for work. Thanks for reminding me. No, I know how hard it is. I know you're trying your best. I just think maybe it makes sense to hang on till we've got some money together. Is that what you want? I just want it to be perfect. It will be. Whoever's there, however we do it. Because it'll be us. I love you. I love you too. Right, I need to go in a minute. I'm meeting Brad at half past for fishing. Unless you want to come. I don't mind waiting. I'll just text him. I'm all right for fishing, thanks. Okay. I'll put the bath on for you before I go. No, I can do it. It's no bother. Leonard. Oh, Leonard. Hang on a minute, will you? Ruth? Has something happened? Yeah. No, nothing's happened. I just wanted a word. Okay. Can we go inside and put the kettle on? Only it's a bit chilly out here for a chat. No. Is it all right if we don't? It's just Jill's in the kitchen and I'd like to talk to you in private, if that's all right. Is Jill okay? Jill's fine. Everything's fine. Don't worry. Well, then, what's all this about? Because I must say, it's all very Secret Squirrel, us having to stand outside whispering in the cold like this. Yeah, I know. I'm sorry. I'll get to the point, okay? Something's been bothering me. You said yourself you've been busier than usual lately. Yes. And? Well, that's fine. Or it would be fine, only there's a couple of things that have seemed, well, a bit. And I don't know whether to say something or not, and I. I just can't make sense of it. And the idea that Jill has been made a fool of is. Well, who's making a fool of Jill? Me? I really hope not. Ruth, what on earth are you talking about? I saw you, Leonard, two weeks ago in the cafe and farm supplies, with a woman. Oh. Oh, I see. And, well, you know. No, go on, tell me. What exactly is it you're accusing me of? The water's high. Yeah. Can't see a thing. We just need to be patient. We have been patient. Been here over an hour and nothing. Yeah, that's river fishing. You can be here hours some days and catch nothing. Last time I fished down here, I was about to pack up when a load of dace came along. I'm not waiting all day for a tiny little dace. What's the point of that? George. What? Are you all right? No. I'm freezing. I might have some spare gloves if you want. No, thanks. Yeah. Here you are. Put them on. I said no. Okay. Sorry. No, I'm sorry. Pass them here. Is there something else? Apart from the cold and it seems like maybe something's bothering you. It's everything. Oh, right. Everything. You think I'm being dramatic? No, no, just. Well, everything's a lot, mate. Ever since I got out, I feel like I can't do anything right. You know? Everything's difficult. I suppose it'll take a while for things to, like, settle down. So everyone keeps saying. Sorry. It's true, though, innit? You've got a lot of people on your side. Me, your family, Amber. We're all there for you. Are you? Yeah, of course. I don't know. Something's not right. How do you mean? With Amber. Why is it? Don't know yet. She's just a bit different. Like distant. She doesn't seem as happy as she used to. I mean, the sex is still fantastic, but it's probably just like you said. Things are a bit difficult at the moment. Amber's probably feeling it too. That's All. Either that or she's going off me. No. She might be. She liked me when she saw me once a week in prison. And it was all exciting. Maybe now it's real life. It's not how she'd imagined. No way, mate. Amber's mad about you. Anyone can see that. You really think that? Definitely. I hope you're right. Hang on. I think I've got something. Oh, Brad. I've got a catch. Oh, well, yeah. Bang to right. I must be having an affair. I didn't say that. Not in so many words, maybe. But that's what you're suggesting? That I'm off meeting women behind Jill's back? Come on, surely you can see that all of this looks very odd. You're out all the time, you're having secret phone calls and then I see you meeting another woman in a cafe and. And you lied to me about it. I didn't lie. Well, you didn't tell me the truth. You didn't say anything about having met anyone. No. Well, I didn't realise I needed to keep you updated about every single interaction I might have on any given day. You don't. Look, Leonard, I'm really sorry. I didn't mean to upset you like this. I've got Jill's best interests at heart. You and me both. Really? Yes, really. And no need to worry about Connie. Connie? Yes. Woman from the cafe. I've been seeing her for some time, actually. Very nice. She is. Oh, don't worry. Jill's fine with it. She knows all about my meetups with Connie and the others. Others? Yeah, you see, Jill and I, we have an open relationship. An open relationship? Yes. It means we're both free to see other people. We've never felt the need to explain ourselves to our families before now, but it left me no choice. So there it is. Now you know. Brad. Hi. George isn't here. He went to put the turkeys to bed after he came back from fishing. You make it sound like he's reading them a story and tucking them in. I'm just in the middle of something. So can I give him a message? Er, no, actually, it was you I came to see. Me? Why? I just wondered. Are you alright? Why are you asking me that? What is this about? Well, it's just when I saw George before, he said you thought you were being a bit distant, so he was really down about it and it made me worried. About what? Well, about you. Brad, you really don't need to worry about me. I'm absolutely fine. More than fine. Okay. Well, good. That's good. Yeah. And actually, what goes on between me and George in our relationship is really nothing to do with you. No, of course, I know that. I was just worried. Yeah, but like I said, you don't need to worry about me. Okay, I. I won't then. Great. Good. Bye, then. Yeah, by. She got the job. Good for Lottie. Yeah, she's really pleased. A bit different to what she was doing before. Insurance, wasn't it? Yeah, but she hated the place. Oh, while I remember. Pip, I checked the Christmas meat orders this morning. Oh, I keep meaning to do that. Me too. I remember every time my head hits the pillow at night. So last night I wrote it down. Ingenious. And they're looking good. I'm gonna go through them properly later and get organized, but I think we've already exceeded last year. Brilliant. Well, it's been relentless these last few weeks. Oh, at least Leonard's taking care of the dinner tonight, so that's one less thing to worry about. He'll feed you. And Rosie too. I know. He messaged me earlier. Very sweet of him. Ah, speaking of Leonard, did you ever get to the bottom of that little missile mystery? What mystery? Ah, the woman in the cafe, the cryptic phone calls. You were convinced he was having an affair. Oh, I don't think it's anything like that. So, have you spoken to her? Mum, I just think it's better if we mind our own business. You never really know what goes on inside someone else's relationship, even if you live with them. You did speak to him, didn't you? What did he say? You're really gonna make me see it, aren't you? Yes. Apparently Leonard and your gran have a. An open relationship. A what? I know, I know. Such a shock. It was the last thing I was expecting him to say. I didn't ask Jill about it. I haven't even told your dad. I mean, obviously they can do what they want. They consent in adults, but. Mum, Mum, Mum, stop. You can't seriously believe this. Leonard told me himself. Yes, but are you sure he wasn't joking? Well, I don't think he was joking. If anything, he was quite angry. There you go, then. There I go what? He was annoyed at you for poking your nose in and he's winding you up. I can't believe you fell for it. Oh, my, you're right, Pip. He's having me on. Are you? Amber? Oh, hi, Ed. Good day at work? Average day at work. Yeah, same here. You waiting for George? Yeah, he's just bringing in the Turkeys with Eddie and then we're staying for tea. Lucky you. I've just spied a cottage pie in the kitchen. I know. I can't wait. We're having stir fry. Nice. That's not Clary's cottage pie, though, is it? True. You alright? Yeah. You sure? You know, George met my dad the other week. Yeah? Yeah, we seem to think it had gone well. Oh, yeah, well, my dad turned on the charm. He can't bear for anyone not to like him. He gave George the impression that he was on side, that he'd speak to my mum and talk around. But he hasn't? No. I messaged my mum first thing this morning and she still hasn't replied. I'm sorry. That's tough. I'm used to it. You know, I'm starting to realise that they're actually not very nice people. Well, maybe. But, you know, I can kind of see their point. Can you? Well, it must be hard for them. They don't know George. All they know is that he was in prison. That's all they want to know. Oh, hello, Amber, love. Hi, Eddie. Hi, Edward. Hi. George is on his way. He's just locking up. Tell you what, those turkeys are looking in good shape. Just in time for their slaughter. Oh, yeah, that is the idea. Right, I better get washed up before me tea. Excuse me, won't you? I'm gonna get off as well, dad. I'll see you tomorrow. All right, son. See you. They might still come round, your mum and dad. They won't. Don't give up hope. You're their daughter. This reaction is because they care about you. Families are funny like that. Not yours. Yours is lovely. Well, we had our moments, believe me. But, you know, you and George are getting married, so we're gonna be your family too. Leonard, can I have a quick word? Oh, hello, Ruth. Pip. I thought you were going out to fix that guttering that's blown off the parlour. We are, yes, but Mum just wanted to clear something up first. Well, it'll have to be quick. I've got a hot date to get to. Just as soon as I've scrubbed the casserole dish. Very funny. Not that I actually fell for it by. Oh, Robert. She believed every word till I told her it was obviously a wind up. It is a wind up, isn't it? Well, of course it's a wind up. That's a relief. Not that. You know, obviously, you and Jill are free to conduct your relationship however you choose. Thank you very much. Sorry, I came out wrong. I Just mean I'm glad things are as I thought they were. Oh, what I mean is. Stop talking, Mum. Yeah, sorry. Well, I'm sorry too. I shouldn't have fibbed like that. I just saw red after you asked me about Connie. Because the idea that I would ever betray Jill. Oh no, Leonard. It serves Mum right for being. Being nosy. I wasn't being nosy. I was concerned about you and Jill. Look, I know you and David both worry about Jill and me, but to be honest, it can get right on my wick. Right. Sorry. As I think I've said before, we might be knocking on a bit, but we're perfectly capable. You don't need to check up on us every five minutes. Confine us to inside duties if we so much as fall over a brush. Yes, sorry about that, Leonard. Yeah, sorry. Okay. So I suppose you're still wondering why I was meeting Connie if it wasn't a hot date. I am a bit, yeah. Oh, go on then. I'll do the drawing. No, it's fine. George can do it. I don't think there's much chance. So that is fast asleep through me he isn't. To be fair to him, he's not stopped all day. I don't know what I've done without him these last few weeks. Right, go on, chuck us up tea, Delta. Okay, thanks, Eddie. No, no, thank you. Insisting Clary have a proper pamper session. She don't often get chance to relax. We all need a bit of self care from time to time, Eddie. I'm really pleased she wanted to try the face mask. It is a nice one. She's like the queen of sheep are in there lying on the settee with cucumber on her eyes. Good for Clary. It's the least I could do after she's made me feel so welcome. Well, all of you have. You've been so kind to me. Oh, you are welcome here. Of course you are. So the turkeys are looking good, are they? Oh yeah. I think we're in for a good Christmas. Oh, that reminds me. You haven't seen a brown envelope lying around, have you? About this big? No. Why? Have you. Have you lost it? Oh, it'll be around somewhere. It was a couple of weeks back. I took some up front turkey pavements and put them in this envelope. Keep them safe, huh? Only now I can't remember where I put it. I tell you what, Amber, whatever you do, don't go getting old. Is it. Is it a lot of money? A fair bit, yeah. He don't look so Worried I'll find it? I definitely brought it home. I thought I'd put it up on the ice shelf, but when I came to look, it's not there. Oh. Still, best not mention it to Clarier. We don't want to fret him. No. Well, I could help you look when we finish this. I mean, we're in no rush to get back, especially if George is out for the count. Oh, thanks, love, that's very good of you. But as I say, I'm sure it'll turn up. Decorating, you know, painting walls and putting up wallpaper. Exactly that, Pip. You see, Connie and her late husband Melvin, they're old friends of mine. I met them when I first moved to Bosseshire. Melvin and I should be part of the same walking group. Connie's waiting for a hip replacement at the moment and it's really getting her down because she can't get out as much and do the things she used to do. Anyway, she decided she wanted to refresh their kitchen diner. Only she can't be going up a ladder with her dodgy hip, can she? Ah. Enter. Leonard. Yes. Connie gave me a ring a few weeks back and asked, did Jill and I know a good decorator? And I said yes. You're speaking to one. It's ideal. Save her a few, Bug. Give me something to do. So I met up with her in the cafe at Farm Supplies to talk through some ideas and choose some paint colours. I see. And the phone calls? Oh, well, that was me arranging to go around to Connies and do the work. But, Leonard, why didn't you just tell Mum and Dad if that's what you were doing? Do I have to tell you everything that I do? No, of course not. But it's strange that you didn't mention it. And it certainly seemed like you were trying to keep your phone calls secret. All right, yes, I didn't want you to know. But can you blame me? Only yesterday you were worried that making a Christmas pudding was a risky activity. I didn't know what you'd say if I told you I was off climbing ladders and painting walls. I wouldn't have said anything. Wouldn't you? Well, if I had, it would only have been out of concern. Yes, but Ruth, look at me. I'm perfectly capable and mobile and I'm not going to stop doing the things I enjoy. Sounds fair. And I'm certainly not going to stop helping other people when I can. If you see somebody struggling, you do what you can to pitch in, help them out. Don't you like you're doing with Esme. Oh, he's got you there, Mum. He has, hasn't he? I'm sorry, Leonard. I promise I'll try to wind me neck in a bit. Well, if you would, that'd be smashing. Oh, you and George off home, then? Yeah, he's just on his way. Talking turkeys with your dad. How was the cottage pie? What? Oh, it was lovely. You feeling any better? What about your folks? Oh, that. Yeah. Oh, I mean, no. Sorry. I'm just a bit distracted. Did you know that Eddie has lost some money? Oh, yeah, yeah, he told me about that earlier. Didn't seem too worried, though. Said he's probably just put it in one of his many safe places. I know, but we've been looking for half an hour and there's no sign of it. Right, well, don't look too worried. It's gotta be in there somewhere. It'll just be under a pile of orders or something. My dad's hardly the most organized when it comes to his admin. You know, he once lost a ferret and he found it in his trousers. I'm not even going to ask, but what if? What if what? Oh, forget it. I can't believe I'm even thinking this. Thinking what? Eddie hasn't seen the money since he brought it home two weeks ago. Exactly. Two weeks ago is when George proposed to me again with this ring. Right. Oh, what, you think? No, I don't think. Not really. George wouldn't steal from his grandmother. No, I know he wouldn't, but when he gave me the ring, he specifically said to not ask him how he could afford it. And. And it's just making me wonder. No, I. I really don't think that. He's been so low. Things haven't been exactly great between us since he got out. George was so desperate to prove himself, to try to make me happy, and, well, you've got to admit, the timing's a massive coincidence. Yeah, but maybe it is a coincidence. Yes, I. I hope so. Me too. He's coming. Listen, I'm probably wrong. I hope I am. Just forget I said anything, please. Oh, hello, Tony. Just the person. Hi, Joy. I was hoping I'd run into you. Well, you've just caught me. I'm off to see the beaver release over at Rewilding Ambridge. Oh, very exciting. How was your trip? Oh, yes, good, thanks. Lillian's told us all about Baby Peggy's dramatic arrival. Sounds like something out of a film. I suppose it was a bit. I expect you've all Got some catching up to do after the holiday. It's a busy time of year for farmers, isn't it? Yes, well, it's always busy. And now the dark and colder here, everything feels a lot harder. Oh, I can imagine. Still, at least we've got Christmas to look forward to. Yeah. But I have to admit, though, I'm really dreading it this year. Oh, no. Why's that? Just so much to do before you get there, kind of. And, well, our son, John. Oh, yes. He would have been 50 on New Year's Eve. Oh, Tony, I know that's really hard. Yeah. So somehow seems as shocking as it ever did that he's not here with us. But with this big birthday coming up, I can't help but imagine what it had been like at 50. The conversations we'd be having, the laughs. What was he like, Tony? Oh, he was. John was a big personality. Strong willed, impulsive. Felt things very deeply. When he was a teenager, we had a tricky time with him. I know what that's like. He just threw himself into things. Didn't matter what we said. If John was going to do something, that was it. All we could do was stand back and watch and be there to pick up the pieces. And I'm sure you were there for him. Yeah. We rowed the day he died. Right. He went off on my vintage Fergie. It overturned. Oh, Tony, I'm so sorry. Thanks, Joy. I'm all right. As long as you know, you don't have to be. Not among friends. No. Anyway, what was it you wanted to talk to me about? Oh, do you know what? It'll keep. I've got a minute. Honestly, Tony, I better get going myself. Listen, you take care, won't you? Oh, Rex, we had such a good time. I'd go back in a heartbeat, I really would. Blackpool is just, well, fun. And Phoebe and the baby are doing well. Oh, really? Well, I think Phoebe's feeling pretty overwhelmed. But that's par for the course of the first week, isn't it? Actually, I promised her that I'd film the Beaver release and send it to her. That's all right, isn't it? To film, I mean. Of course. No problem supporting. We keep our honorary rewilder in the loop. After all, none of this might have ever happened without Phoebe. I'll tell her you said that. It's true. I think we're gonna have to start. The release team are ready to go and I don't want to hold them off much longer. Where the heck is Justin? He said he Be here? I don't know. He's not answering his phone. But. But I think you're right. Let's get on with it. I'm not too late, am I? No, no, Tony, you're just in time. Right, I'm just going to go and tell them we're good to go. Just make sure I'm ready to film. Oh, good idea. Ooh, I didn't expect to feel so excited. It is a pretty big deal. We're witnessing the return of an iconic keystone species to Ambridge. Yes. Right, here we go. Wow. There they go. Wow. Come here. It's really happening. Yeah, it really is. Well done, you two. Yeah, well done. Thanks. Gosh, they're fast, aren't they? Lincoln, you miss them. Straight into the woods. Yeah, that's probably the last we'll see of them for a while. They don't like an audience and they're nocturnal. Of course. They'll be busy as dusk till dawn. But don't fear, we've got our beaver cams, wildlife cameras. Yeah, set up. So, yeah, we can keep a close eye on them. I wonder how long it'll be before they start building their dams. Oh, no. What's the matter? I must have pressed stop by mistake. I've only got three seconds worth of foot footage for Phoebe. Hello, Joey. Oh, hello, Ruth. Pip. Hiya. I was just passing and I thought I'd see if I could catch Josh. Oh, he's overdoing Meadow Farms milking. Ah, right. What do you think about the Christmas idea? Oh, we think it's brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. Yeah. I've been meaning to arrange a drink with you today, discuss it. The thing is, I'm not sure it is such a good idea after all. The Christmas thing. No, it's great. Yeah. I think it'll go down really well. Only I was just talking to Tony. Right. I saw him over at Bridge Farm and I thought I'd run it by him. What, and Tony doesn't think it's a good idea? Well, no, he didn't say that. I didn't actually end up mentioning it. I'm sorry, Joy, you've lost me. He was telling me it would have been there. John's 50th on New Year's Eve. Of course it would. Once he said that. And he told me how John had died in such tragic circumstances. How could I propose what I was going to propose? I would have seemed completely heartless. I'm thinking we're going to have to see if we can come up with something else. Fire. Joy. So you didn't actually explain what we're thinking to Tony? No, I couldn't. He was so upset, Ruth even talking about John. Oh, that's understandable. It was an awful, awful thing to happen. But that doesn't mean Tony and Pat would be against your idea. Do you not think? Well, I think we should at least ask them. Why don't we see if they're free for a drink tonight? I'm going to have to go. Oh, okay. Thanks for coming, Alice. Oh, no, thanks for having me. I wish I'd bought Martha, actually. She'd have loved it. Maybe if I was kidding, capable of working my phone, I could have shown her the video. I don't know what I'm gonna say to Phoebe. Don't beat yourself up. It's an accident. Yeah, it's easily done. And actually, we were just talking about holding a screening of our footage from the enclosure cameras at some point. So you could bring Martha along to that? Oh, yeah, she'd love that. Right. Well, thanks again. It was amazing. Bye, Alice. And thank you. Oh, well, everyone seems to have loved it. Just a shot. Justin couldn't be bothered to show his face. Oh, don't. I can't believe he actually missed it. Speak of the devil. Rex. Kirsty. How'd it go? It was fantastic. Yeah, really good. Oh, glad to hear it. I was held up at a meeting, unfortunately, or I'd have been there. Did I miss the cake? No, just the beavers. I know. Well, as I say, it couldn't be helped. There's the cake. Back in a moment. A Christmas tractor run through the village. Yeah. So we're thinking it would start at Gray Gables. Yeah. And then drive all the way through Ambridge, ending at the village green. On Christmas Eve? Hopefully. I think Josh was imagining there'd be all kinds of tractors, you know, some big modern kit and some vintage ones. Right. Okay. I was going to mention it this morning, only I hadn't realized about John's birthday and I didn't know if you'd feel. Well, I could understand if you and Pat. If it's too much. Because of John, you mean? Yes. Yeah. If you thought you'd find it too difficult. We won't do it, will we? Oh, absolutely. Well, we'll think of something else. I really hope you don't think we're insensitive for even speaking, suggesting it to you. No, no, no, no, of course not. The opposite, in fact. I appreciate your. Your thoughtfulness very much. The thing is, as I was saying this morning, joy at this Time of year particularly, everything is difficult. I can imagine. But I don't think Pat and I would find this tractor run any more difficult than anything else. In fact, I think I'd find it rather wonderful. Ever since he announced he was selling his shares in bl, he's been slippery. To be fair, slippery is kind of Justin's whole personality. Well, don't you think it's worrying, though? He just missed the most momentous event. Rewilding Ambridge has ever known and he doesn't even seem to care. I don't know. Should we be worried? Yeah. If he decides to back off, that could be disastrous for us. But do you really think he would? Oh, he says not, but I definitely don't trust him. Well, everyone seems to think the release went very well. Yes, it did. A shame the Borchester Echo couldn't make it. They've agreed to run some footage in their website. Oh, good, good, good. Not that we're particularly bothered about press attention, of course, but it would be good to get the word out about what we're doing here. Would you like to see some of the footage from the moment the Beavers were released? Justin, Rex has managed to download it onto his phone. Oh, yeah? Yeah, have a look. Sorry, it might take a moment. No, no, it's all right. Don't put yourself out. After all, once you've seen one beaver. Please don't finish that sentence. Hang on. I want to catch Martin Gibson before he goes. Bye. Both Martin. Unbeliev. Oh, this is fantastic. Oh, Phoebe will be so pleased. I don't know why I didn't think of it before. I can download the footage from the enclosure cameras to my phone, so I can send you files whenever you like. There's not much yet, but I thought you might like to have it. For Phoebe and Martha, of course. Oh, yeah. Thank you. Thank you so much, Rex. You didn't need to come all the way over here with it. Oh, I was passing on my way home and I. Well, I. I really felt for you earlier, but when your filming didn't work. So embarrassing. I'm normally good with tech. I was just so caught up in the moment, I must have accidentally turned it off. Was pretty special, wasn't it? Oh, it really was. Well done, Rex. Thanks. No, I mean it. You and Kirsty should be very proud. What an amazing thing you've created. Well, thanks, Alice. 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Lively ones this year, ain't they? They're off their heads. I think if I stay in here long enough, they'll try and eat me. Oh, good. We want them well fed, don't we, George? I got plenty of orders coming in. Oh, will you tell Amber thank you. She helped me turn the place upside down the other night. Whilst you were having your 40 weeks. I know. I told her. This is typical grandpa. He'd lose his head if it wasn't screwed on. I can't argue with that. I keep racking me brains. Where did I put it? I'll have another look later. How's the feed looking? Need some by tomorrow, I reckon. I thought we might be alone. No matter. I can pop into farm supplies on my way to Borchester. What are you going Borchester for? Oh, I'm helping unload cattle for tomorrow as livestock market. You'll be all right here, won't you? Yeah. Or I. I could come with you. Oh, I don't think they'll pay, the two of us. No, I know, but I was thinking I'll pick up the feeds and then whatever else you need. You'll be hanging about for me, though. I'll be a while at the market. True, true. Well, I suppose we could always time it so Amber's on a break. Oh, it'd be a nice surprise if I turn up to have lunch with her. Why not? You can't bear to be apart for five minutes, you two, can you? What? I'm just trying to help you, Grandpa. Yeah, you're all hard. Brad? Brad, are you up? No. Oh, good, you're awake. I am now. What time is it? Nearly half past nine. I'm at home studying today. I thought we could do something nice together. Brad. Brad. What? I said I thought we could do something together. Like what? Like the big shop. No, thanks. Oh, come on. It's no fun on my own. You used to love going to the supermarket when you were little. Oh, did I? Well, you certainly didn't complain like this. And what else have you got to do today? If I say I'll come with you, will you let me have two more hours sleep? Deal. And I didn't even have to promise that we'd stop and look at the toys. How's your salad? Fine. How's your panini? Yeah, yeah, it's good. I wish you told me you were coming. Bought a fresh soup from Underwoods Local on my way in. It will keep till tomorrow, won't it? I wanted to surprise you. Well, mission accomplished. I thought you'd be pleased to see me. I am, of course I am. It's just. It's been a stressful morning and. George, we haven't got money to waste on a bought lunch. Hardly cost anything this lot with your staff discount. Even so, what's up? What are you stressed about? Just. I don't know. Money. Oh. I can't help worrying. You're not the only one. I'm working on the turkeys till Christmas, but after that I'll have nothing coming in. No one wants to give me a job and we're living with my dad and my sister. Well, then why? Why what? George, you know I love this ring, but it obviously wasn't cheap. No, it wasn't. So how can you afford it? Don't need to worry about that. But I am worried about it. Where did you even get the money from? It don't matter. I think it does matter. Why? What's the problem? You think I robbed a bank or something? Oh. Oh, I get it. You think I robbed my grandpa. No, I didn't say that. You didn't have to. You think I took his missing turkey money and spent it on that ring, don't you? I'd understand if you did. You'd understand me stealing off my own flesh and blood. You think that was all right, would you? I'm not saying that. I'm just saying I know how difficult things have been. I would never steal from my family. I thought you knew that. Shh. People are looking. I don't care. I'm going. George. Eddie. Hello, Amber. I'm glad I caught you. Are you with George? Yeah, he's. He's just nipped off for a minute. Is everything all right? It's more than all right. I'm at the market. Yes, George said. Said. And I've just put my hand in my jacket pocket and guess what I found? What? Me. Lost money. I remember now. I last had this jacket on a couple of weeks ago and I put the envelope with the money I'd collected in the zip up pocket. Keep it safe. Right. It's funny. I could have sworn I put it up on the shelf at home. But I mustn't have got round to it any road. I wanted to let you know. After you spent all that time helping me look for it the other night. Mystery solved. That's great news, Eddie. Really great. If your Auntie Susan pops over later, don't let it slip that we've been to the superstore. Why not? Because she's worried about the village shop going under, isn't she? She's planning on going mobile again to keep them afloat till they can move back back in. It's not really working out for them being in the church, see. I'm right behind her, of course, but our cupboards are completely bare. If I fill them up at her prices, I'll have nothing left to pay for Christmas. Oh, that reminds me. Is there anything you want? What for? For Christmas. Dolly Daydream? Oh, no. Right. Pants and PJs it is. Least you're easy. Yeah. Brad. What? You all right? Yeah, I'm fine. Why? Because you don't seem fine. These last few weeks, you've not been quite yourself. Who've I been, then? Where have you been? More like every time I look at you, it's like You've gone somewhere in your head, somewhere far away. I wondered if it might be something to do with George. George? Yeah. He hadn't been trying to get you to do stuff for him, has he? Like what? I don't know. It wouldn't be the first time. No, he hasn't been doing anything. George is fine. I mean, he's fine with me. He's not fine fine. It might be more fine if everyone stopped thinking the worst of him all the time and gave him a chance. I am not thinking the worst. I just want to know what's up with you. If it's not George, then it's something else. This is George. You know what to do. George, I'm really sorry. I never honestly thought that you'd taken Eddie's money. Really, I didn't. I just. I'm so worried about anything happening that might mean you going back to prison. I don't want to lose you again. I couldn't bear it. Oh, my break's over. I've got to go. I'll see you later, okay? I'll make it up to you. I'm so sorry. Here, See if you can squeeze those lentils into that top cupboard. Okay. Yeah, just. Just ram the door shut. That will do. Don't blame me when someone gets in the head by a bag of lentils. I won't. Right. Stick those loo rolls on the stairs. And it looks like we're just about done. Oh, last. I'll do the teas. Thanks for your help, love. Was a laugh in the end, wouldn't it? I thought we'd never get out of there when you went back for that second trolley. I know. I got a bit carried away, but there were some very good offers on, so it makes sense to stock up. And you watch. This lot will be gone in a few days. I'm forever amazed how little time it takes for that fridge to empty. Oy. What? I'm hungry. You're always hungry. That's the problem. It's not long till tea. Have a banana. Thanks. Right, sit down. It's not a girl, is it? What's not a girl? It's got you all daydreamy and distant. No. You can tell me if it is. It isn't, Mum. You just. Come to think of it, you have been acting a bit. Lovesick. Lovesick? Although it hadn't affected your appetite. No, I'm not lovesick. Whatever that is. Sounds horrible. Are you? Am I what? If you're feeling low or anxious or, you know, just out of sorts. It's important to talk about it. I'm not. Men need to talk about their feelings just as much as women do. I know there's still too much pressure on boys to tough it out, keep calm and carry on. But that won't get you anywhere. We all go through low patches, Brad, and it's important to seek help. I will. I would. Mum, I'm not depressed. Right. Well, good. But you know you can talk to me, don't you? Don't bottle it all up. I really mean that. I'm not. Honestly, Mum. I'm all right. Just been a bit tired. Lots on at uni and at work. You need to get to bed earlier. Well, I did plan to have a lie in this morning, but then someone woke me up and Cracker dawn made me go shopping. Sorry. It's all right. It actually did remind me of going when we were little. When you used to tell us off for riding on the trolley. Yeah. Because one time I actually got asked to leave because Chelsea rammed a trolley into a display of Tupperware and it all went flying. Oh, good times, eh? Yeah. I love you so much, son. I love you too, Mum. Hi. Did you get my message? I'm sorry, George. I'm really sorry. Yeah, I got it. I know you didn't take the money. Yeah. Grandpa said he spoke to you. Well, I already knew before that. I knew as soon as I said anything. But you didn't know before you said something. I did, really. I was just worried. That I was a thief? No. No, I've been worried because I know how hard you're finding it. Being out and not having a job and people thinking badly of you. Like you, you mean? No, George. I love you. You've got a funny way of showing it. I got it from my dad. What? The money. My dad lent it to me. He could see I was struggling and gave me a bit to tide me over. And like an idiot, I blew the lot on a ring for you. I wanted to do something nice for you to prove I wasn't a total loser. I would never think that. No, you just think I'm a thief. I don't. It was a real shock, you asking me that in the cafe, because out of everyone, you were the one person I thought really believed in me. I do. Trusted me and know me. I do. I don't believe you. In fact, I'm not even sure you like me. I love you. Why are you trying to delay the wedding, then? I'm not. Yeah, right. I've explained all of this. I just Want my parents there. You didn't before. What do you mean? You didn't care. As long as we were together, nothing else mattered. But it does matter to me. And anyway, we can't afford to get married at the moment. So which is it? You want your parents there or we can't afford it? Both. Or is it option C? You're getting cold feet. I'm not. Well, I think you are. I promise you, I am not. Alright then. I got an email earlier, one of the venues I'd contacted, asking me if we want to go and look around. Why don't we go? No harm in looking. Even if we haven't set a date yet. Okay. Yeah, that's great. They've got an appointment this Friday, half past two. That's your day off, isn't it? I've got a nail appointment. Right. I have. Why don't you just tell me the truth, eh? It was fun for a while having a boyfriend in prison. But now I'm out, you've gone off the idea and you don't want to marry me after all. George. I'm right, aren't I? I know, I. George. Hey, hang on. What are you off to do the turkeys? Well, it will be if my dad ever gets his act together to give me a lift. Don't know what he does in that bathroom, but it takes him forever. Right. Okay. I was wondering if you wanted to do something later. Like what? I don't know. Gaming or just hang out. If you're not busy with Amber, that is. I don't think I'll be busy with Amber. No. Why, has something happened? She accused me of stealing my grandpa's money. No. Yep. That's. I don't understand why she'd do that. Me neither, mate. Are you sure? What do you mean am I sure? She asked me outright. It just. It don't sound like Amber. Well, I'll be surprised as you are, mate. I just can't imagine Amber accusing you like that. Well, she did. Okay, listen, I've got to get to uni, but I'll text you later, yeah? See if you feel like doing something. Thanks, mate. And in the meantime, time. Maybe you should try talking to her. I don't know, she made her feelings pretty clear last night. I'm really sorry, George, but I'll see you later, yeah? Yeah. Hello, Brad. You're right. So, everything okay? Everything's brilliant. You on your way to Grange Farm? Give you a lift if you like. Just. I'm away back there now. Had to price up a job near the village all. Thought I'd get it out of the way early, so. Fine. Thanks. Well, then you better let Will know. He'll work it out. Send him a message so he's not worrying. My van's just over here. Hey, did dad tell you his turkey money turned up? It was in his jacket pocket all along. Yep. That's good news. It's great news. I'm in the clear, eh? Turns out Amber thought I might have taken it. What? She actually said that? Yes, she actually said it. And no, I didn't get the wrong end of the sticker. Okay. Why do people think I'm an idiot all the time? I don't. It's just. I'm sure that Amber didn't mean to actually accuse you. What do you know? You weren't there. No, I know. I'm just. I don't want to talk about it anymore, okay? Just drive, will you? You can see the start of a leaky dam there. Look. What, that pile of sticks? I'll give them a chance. They've only been here a couple of days. Oh. What? There's a footprint, Look. Where? There. Oh, I see. Oh, I didn't know they had such big feet. Well, there's probably a lot you don't know about beavers, Justin. I dare say. Are you sure we're all right just walking around in here like this? We don't want them to spot us and get territorial. Oh, they won't. They're all asleep. They go to sleep about an hour after first light. They wake up about an hour before dark. And anyway, it's a common misconception that beavers are vicious. They aren't, really. They're only dangerous to humans if they feel threatened. They're actually quite shy. Really? Yeah. Mustn't be disturbed. That's why we've set up all these wildlife cameras. It's our only chance to really see them up close. Or did you get a chance to watch the footage I sent you? No, not yet. I've been completely snowed under this week. It's been back to back meetings till this afternoon. Oh, well, when you get the chance. It's fascinating watching them at work. To tell the truth, Kirsty, I can't say that I'm that bothered. You're not that bothered? No. I can't think of anything more boring than watching endless footage of beavers building dams out of trunks and twigs. Oh, what? You're not seriously telling me you've watched it? Well, I have, yes. And it's not boring at All. It's mesmerising. Hello, George. Come in, why don't you? I did knock. I was ignoring you. Is there no one else in? No. Will's taking Poppy and her mate for a milkshake after school. What about Amber? Still at work. Right. Do you mind if I sit? Knock yourself out. Unless. Do you want a tea, coffee? Make it. No, thanks. No, no, me neither. Could go for a pint, actually. Shame I'm barred from the pub. I tried to catch you at Grange Farm, but dad said that you'd already gone home. Grandpa told me to go home. I wasn't skiving. Been there all morning on my own while he sorted out the invoices. Yeah, yeah, I'm sure. I wasn't suggesting that you weren't putting your weight. Good. Cause I am. No, I know. What are you doing here? Well, I just wanted to see how you were. You were in a bit of a state this morning. Can you blame me? My life is a total mess. No, it isn't. I've got no money, no job. You've got the turkeys. They'll be dead and gone by Christmas and then I'll have nothing. Something will turn up. Nothing will turn up because I've been in prison. Don't you get it? I'm a criminal. I'll always be a criminal. Even my own girlfriend thinks I'm a thief. Amber doesn't think that. She literally asked me if I'd taken that money. She was worried. She's terrified of you being sent back to prison. And to be fair, I mean, you have lied before, haven't you? What do you mean she was worried? Just that she worries about you. She knows it's been hard going since you got out. Did you know? What? Did you know she thought it was me who took Grandpa's money? No. You're a liar. Alright, yeah. Yeah, I. I could see that she was worried about it. She didn't believe it, not really. She just thought it was a coincidence that the money had gone missing at the same time as you bought her that ring. And it bothered her. So you knew that's what she thought and you didn't tell me? I hoped it would blow over, you know, the money would be found, it would all be forgotten. Did you think I'd stolen it? No. Honestly, I didn't. And Mum? We didn't even discuss it. I had no idea that Amber was gonna say anything to you. What about the rest of them, eh? I bet everyone was thinking it, weren't they? Till it turned up in Grandpa's pocket. No. No one is ever gonna give me a chance, are they? Every mistake I've ever made is gonna follow me around forever. I'm gonna end up with nothing. No job, nowhere to live. And Amber will leave me. I don't think that Amber's gonna leave you. Course she will. She's already going off me. You know she wants to postpone the wedding. What? Really? She won't make plans. She. She won't even talk about it because she's hoping it never happens. Oh, George. Leave me alone. But. George. George, come back here. Calm down. It's all right. It's not all right. Well, we can make it, alright, right? I know everything seems hopeless now, but it isn't. You can get past this. How? By talking. I don't want to talk. Please, George. I can help you if you just calm down and listen. No, you listen. I told you to leave me. I mean it. Ed. Get out of my face. Ed. Hello? Ed. George, what happened? Justin, stop laughing. We're creating an ecosystem that will increase biodiversity. Yes. Yes. All right. Kirsty, you don't have to pitch it to me. I'm already on board. Are you, though? Of course I am. You just don't seem at all interested. Ah, so that's what this telling off is about. You feel I have not demonstrated sufficient interest in our new friend. I'm not telling you off. Aren't you? No. You're a grown man and technically my boss. I'm just. Well, I'm worried, Justin. Reintroducing beavers to of the land is. It's massive. The first beavers back in the Elm valley since the 16th century. And it feels huge and momentous. But you seem indifferent. Oh, Kirsty, I really think if you'd been here the other night for the release, well, it would have helped you understand how special all this is. How meaningful it is for Rewilding and for the village as a whole. I know rewilding is a business thing for you, but. But if you're not remotely affected or engaged with what we're trying to do here. I don't know, it feels like that might be a problem. Right. Yes. Yes, I see what you mean. Do you? Absolutely. And I'm sorry for laughing. But the thing is, if we're laying our cards on the table, even if I had been there, I very much doubt I would have been able to summon up an appropriately emotional response. Response that just isn't me. Oh, you never know. I'm delighted that the beavers have inspired such celebration and Passion. And I'm even more pleased that they seem to be getting on with their work as planned. But you said it yourself, Kirsty. I'm a businessman. I don't need to be enraptured by something to see the benefits of it. But that doesn't mean I'm not wholeheartedly behind it. Well, okay. Is it okay? Yes, but wouldn't you like to be a bit more enraptured by things? But might that get in the way of my being a calculating double dealing capitalist? You're not even joking, are you? Oh, maybe a bit. Kirsty. For the record, I am not losing interest in rewilding. Quite the opposite, in fact. I'm thrilled with how well things seem to be going. And I'm well aware of what an achievement all this is. I wasn't fishing. Well, credit where it's due. You and Rex are the reason all this runs so smoothly. In fact, it's working with the two of you that has made me realize how vital it is to have good people on the ground who really know what they're talking about. Ah, you mean for your other rewilding project? Possibly. How's that going? Well, still at the planning stages, of course, but. Well, I've started to think I need to bring someone on board to manage it sooner rather than later. So you're looking for another manager full time or. I think so, yes. As I say, I've not realised the importance of having someone I can trust at the helm to guarantee the success of the operation. Well, yeah. Here, I thought you could do some water. Oh, yeah. Thanks. Honestly, I'm all right, I think. Don't try to move too quick. No, you should probably sit still for a while. Are you sure you didn't hit your head? Why? Do I seem like I have? No, no, my head's fine. It's mostly my side. And my wrist must have put my hand out when I fell. Ow. Looks a bit swollen that. It might be broken. No, no, I'd be in worse pain than this if it was. Look, I can move it. Look, don't do that. I think you should probably just rest it for now. Have you got some peas or something? Peas? Frozen peas. Fred's wrist. Oh, yeah. Good thinking. I'll have a look. What happened? I don't know really. It's all a bit of a blur. I think I. I just lost my footing. I think I was at the top of the stairs come tumbling down. I think I must have hit every step. That's a lot of I Thinks. Yeah. Yeah. Sorry, I don't think my brain's working yet. You're probably in shock. Yeah, I'm fine though, honestly. Stupid, really. I should just look where I'm going. Well, did you fall forwards or backwards? I'm not sure. Back, I think. Here, put these on it. Oh, thanks. Did you see what happened? Yeah. Yeah. I'm gonna have to tell Poppy she needs to stop leaving books at the top of the stairs. Books? Yeah, I think you slipped in a book, didn't you, Ed? She's always leaving her stuff everywhere. Oh, right. Is that what it was? So you slipped on a book? Well, I must have done. Well, I've moved out of the way now. I don't want anyone else having an accident. No, no, you were lucky by the sounds of it. Could have been a lot worse. Oh, you better believe it. The beavers have finally arrived. Can I come see them? Oh, anytime. Though to be honest, there's not much to see, especially during the day because they're asleep. Be cool to see all the dams and stuff they build, though. Oh, absolutely. So, whereabouts in Bottom, do you know the escape room? I do. Sounds like a fun Friday lunchtime. You think? I'm not madly looking forward to it, to be honest with you. Oh, you meeting uni friends there or. Actually, no, I'm meeting. Well, it's a date. Oh, right. So good for you. Yeah, we met on an app. Yes, the modern way. You a bit nervous? Actually, I'm more starting to wish I'd never agreed to it. Why would anyone want to spend the afternoon in an escape room with someone they've never met? The more I think about it, the more the whole idea seems completely unhinged. Oh, that's what first dates are like, though, aren't they? Unhinged? Well, no, but you're taking a chance. You don't really have any way of knowing if the person your meetings someone you're gonna get on with or not. That's the point of the date, to find out, I suppose. You might really hit it off. Or we might have nothing to say to each other. Have you ever been on a dating app? Oh, yeah. Yeah. I'm no stranger to a disastrous first date. What do you mean, disastrous? Oh, that's probably putting it too strongly. Had some good ones too. Let's just say they haven't all worked out. I am still single, after all. Well, go on, tell me about your worst one. You sure? Don't want to put you off. You won't. It was just a few big birches that won't cut him back, but it will need two of us. So I hope you're better soon. I'm better now. I could come back out with you this afternoon. No, there's no need. How is your wrist? That's a bit sore. Swelling's gone down. Good. Right, I'm gonna do us a sandwich. Is ham all right? Yeah, great. Who's that? Oh, it's George. Says he's coming over shortly to make me lunch. I'll tell him you've beaten him to it. He's obviously worried about you. Well, yeah. Tell me again how it happened. I've already told you. George was upset over all this stuff with Amber and my dad's money. Yeah, getting himself all worked up, saying Amber was gonna leave him, never get a job. He ran off upstairs. I followed him, trying to reason with him. You know what he's like when he gets himself into a state. There is no talking to him. Yeah, I know. Should never have gone after him. I'm not blaming you. I thought I could make him see that things aren't as hopeless as he was saying. I felt awful for for him. Any road. He ended up pushing me away. He just wanted me to leave him alone. Must have been quite a hard push for you to fall down the stairs. Well, he didn't mean for me to fall. I'm sure he didn't. That was an accident, Em. I know. Give it a few days, I'll be completely better. The whole thing will have blown over. Yeah, I hope so. You haven't told anyone, have you? Your mum, dad? No one. Of course I haven't. What about Brad? See, was there. Yeah, well, we just told him I slipped on a book. It's just easier that way. Don't want anything getting out. That makes it sound as if it was deliberate. No, because it wasn't. No ghost hunting. Oh, Rex, that sounds even worse than the mum and dad in the pub date. So what did you do? By this point, I was just focused on making it out of there alive. Sounds awful. Yeah, those were particular bad. Yours will be fine. Worst case scenarios. Usually, you know, you realize there's no spark within the first five minutes, but you have to sit through an entire dinner before you can leave. You won't have that problem because you won't be in a restaurant. No, I'll be trapped in an escape room. Yeah, but at least you'll have something to do. Literally escape. So have you given up on the apps? I wouldn't say given up, but I haven't had time to think about anything like that for a while. I'd still like to meet someone. I'm hoping it might just happen when I'm least expecting it. You know irl, right. I know it sounds crazy, but you do hear about it. People getting together with someone they've known for years. All of a sudden the light changes and you realize they were there all along. Oh, listen to me. Getting rapid romantic in my old age. No. Sounds nice. I can dream, eh? Right, we're not far now. Actually, can we. Can we stop? Stop? Yeah, stop the car, please, Rex. Alright, yeah, just. Just give me a sec. Brad, are you alright? I don't think I can do. Of course you can, Brad. Ignore me telling you horror stories. No, it's not you. I was trying to put you at ease instead of put you off. You haven't. You might have a really nice time. I. I don't think I will. What you said about meeting someone in real life, I. I think that's more my thing. Yeah. Can you take me home, please? I'm really, really sorry, Ed. I feel terrible. It was an accident. Of course it was. I didn't mean for you to fall. It's all right. These things happen. I wish it hadn't happened. You could have been really hurt. Broke your ankle or your back. Yeah, but I didn't. Look at me. I'm fine. Stop beating yourself up. Have you told anyone? No. Me and Em agreed. Mum knows. I couldn't lie to her. No, but she understands. We both think that it's best that we keep it between us. Not because you've done anything wrong. You haven't. But if someone was to get the wrong end of the stick, if there was any suggestion at all that you'd been violent, I'd be straight back inside. Well, it's a possibility. Yeah. So just in case. I think it's better if no one else knows the details. Not even Amber or Brad. Brad'll be fine. Yeah, I mean, we basically told him the truth. It was an accident. He doesn't need to know any more than that. Thanks again, Rex. Have a good night. Oh, Amber. Hi. Hi, Brad. Been anywhere nice? Borchester. Well, almost. I changed my mind. It's a long story. How about you? Oh, just had my nails done. Horseshoes. Cool. They're cute, aren't they? Made me think of Bartleby. And anyway, I could do with some luck. Why? What's up? It's just been a bit of a bad week. Actually, Brad, I wanted to say I'm really sorry about slamming the Door in your face the other day. Oh, it's fine. No, it's not fine. It wasn't you. It was. Things have been a bit tricky recently. I shouldn't been have taken it out on you. You were just being nice. It's okay. Been shopping? Well spotted. I'm making lasagna for George. Cheer him up, hopefully. I'm sure it will. You doing anything nice tonight? Me? Not really. Chelsea was going on about watching a film. She's really into horror, but she won't watch it on her own. That sounds nice. Oh, it won't be. How's Ed? Okay, I think. George has been looking after him all right. He's been really sweet, actually. Went over to Grange Farm early so we could see him first thing before the turkeys. I think Ed's still quite shaken. I mean, you would be, wouldn't you? It was a pretty bad fall. Yeah. Anyway, I better go and start cooking. Good luck. Thanks. See you. Bye. I'll just get a shower and then I'll go and pick up the fish and chips. Oh, lovely. I'll give Kira a shout, find out what she wants. Who's that gonna be now? There's only one way to find out. I'm Brad. Hello. Hi. Is it okay if I come in? Won't stay long. Yeah, of course. Hi, Ed. How are you? Yeah, yeah, I'm all right, thanks. Good. I'm glad. You gave me quite a scare yesterday. Oh, yeah. Sorry about that. Do you want a cup of tea? No, thanks. I just came to. Well, to see how you are and. Because. Are you all right? I can't stop thinking about yesterday. Oh, Brad. Must have been horrible, walking in and finding headline at the bottom of the stairs like that. Yeah, it was. It was my own fault, falling over my feet like that. I thought it was a book. Poppy's book. That's right. Yeah. That's what I meant. The thing is. I don't know whether to say this or not. I don't want to speak badly of George, of course I don't, but I can't get it out of my head. His face. He was standing at the top of the stairs looking down at you. And he looked. I mean, yeah, terrified. But there was something else. And in that second I thought. Oh, I don't know. I suppose I wondered if it might not have been an accident. How do you mean? You know what he means. Ed. He was there. He saw you both. We can't lie to him. Look, it was an accident. That bit's true. Absolutely. George did not mean for Ed to find fall down the stairs. But Ed and George were arguing and there was a bit of a scuffle at the top of the stairs and George pushed me away. George pushed you away? Yeah, I was having a go at him when I shouldn't have been. It was my fault, really. How was it your fault? What I mean is, George didn't mean to push me down the stairs. That's awful. George feels terrible about it. Well, yeah. And obviously, as it was an accident, we just. 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