02/08/2026

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The Archers 14 min 5 speakers 4 chapters transcribed 1 month ago

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What scene opens the episode and introduces the pub setting and characters?

Brian Aldridge 0:00

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Fletcher Christian 0:05

And now all the change stress is gone, because I have here ready-made boxes, bubble wrap, knuckles, pens, books... But we're not moving anywhere, what's the matter? I heard that your youngest is moving.

Unknown 0:16

So Vesa gets her own room upstairs.

Fletcher Christian 0:19

Aha, okay, well then I'd be a little worried about you packing your stuff. So you're doing what?

Duncan Wisbey 0:25

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Stuart Maconie 0:37

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

Corey (Parks) 1:05

Thank you.

Unknown 1:21

Ah, two pints. There we go, Ed. At you, Bill. Please. Right-o. Anything else? The roast pork's looking amazing. Oh, don't tempt me. Clary cooked earlier. Me and Emma had a huge tree surgery job to finish. It was our reward. Oh, hi, Ed. Oh, Kenton. She gave Joy a bonus. She's trying to persuade me to spend more at the bar. How much persuading do you need? Three words, Ed. Sticky, toffee and puddings. Well, I'll give in. Two sticky toffee puddings. No, actually, one. Two spoons. OK, I'll bring it out. Great, thank you. Cheers. Nice work, Joy. Just doing my job. I think the rush might be calming down. Don't bet on it. There's a table for six booked for half past. Right. Let's hope the fate's this busy next week. Well, beer's ordered.

Unknown 2:06

It's in the lap of the gods now. The lap of Alan and his ticket prices, more like. I hadn't had a chance to say, Kenton. I was really sorry to hear about Fallon and Harrison. Oh, yeah, thanks. Bit of a bombshell. They seemed so perfect. That's what everyone says. Look out, she's here. Two chickens and a collard cheese. Oh, that's for Linda and Robert. I'll take it over, thanks. Actually, Kenton, now it's calming down, I wondered if I could have a word. I've made some arrangements... No, no, best talk to your mum about arrangements. I don't want the food to go cold. Uh, Linda... Robert. Honestly, Joy, they've been like this all day, both of them. There are things to organise. Do they have to be organised today?

Unknown 2:44

Maybe slow down a bit, eh? I swear they're both avoiding me. It's the Sunday rush, that's all. On which note, I need a sticky toffee pudding for Ed with two spoons.

Fletcher Christian 2:55

Oh, for gardens?

Unknown 2:56

Ew! It's more flesh on display than Penny Dorm. Yeah, well, the sun comes out and people go do lally. Have you seen Jazz's shorts? You can't miss him. Is it his family tartan, do you think? Now, put these in the machine for me, will you, my darling? I'll serve. Mum, I've booked some agency staff for when I go at the end of the month. Yeah, can we do this later, Fallon? Really? I've been trying to talk to you all day.

How does the Sunday lunch rush reveal tensions between staff and customers?

Unknown 3:19

I know, but it's a sunny Sunday. You have to engage with this mum. We will, we will. Not right this minute. Alistair.

Corey (Parks) 3:26

What can I get you, my darling?

Unknown 3:32

Who'd have thought it? Oh, no. Sad. I mean, Valen's always been a free spirit. I never thought she'd settle down at all. They were a really good couple.

3:43

Aye.

Unknown 3:44

Got a lot of time for Harrison. Even if he is a copper. Do you think she's met somebody else? Well, maybe he did. Up in Yorkshire. Maybe... I used to wonder what... Aye, I know. What do you mean you know? Come on, man. I remember you going out with her. You fancied her rotten. I'm not the only one, am I? I can remember the road trip, you know. That was a very long time ago, mate. Yeah, whatever. And here she is in her forties, footless and fancy free. Well, we're both married with kids. Who'd have predicted that? Yeah, well, I like being married with kids. Aye, life's a funny thing. Your Fallon's going to need a bit of support. Are you busy, then, eh? No. No, everyone's out. Planning to put my feet up. Why? I've had an idea.

Unknown 4:39

Three beef, a chicken and two porks. Extra Yorkshire on one of the beefs. That'll be the last of the beef, I think. That's no problem. We're through the worst. Oh, good. So you can talk to me for two minutes, then? Not really. I've still got a pub to run. The food's going down so well today. Which is why we need to talk about the arrangements for when I've gone. Oh, Fallon. I know you don't think I should be going, but I am.