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What is the optimistic news at Brookfield?
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You're listening to Wednesday's episode of The Archers from BBC Radio 4.
Morning.
I brought you tea.
Oh, thank you. How was milking?
Fine. Esme let me off early. She wanted to take over. Keen to keep her hand in.
How does George plan to help with the storage unit?
Do you have to go back this afternoon?
Not today. I thought I'd help Dad finish the storage unit. Get it sanded down and painted.
Cool. I got another message from my dad. I'm meeting him at the showroom.
Was that alright with you?
Yeah, it's better than meeting at the house. It feels more neutral.
What concerns arise about meeting family members?
And he says that Mum won't be in the office today.
Do you want me to come with you?
I'd love you to, if my dad was normal. But it might be easier to talk to him if I'm on my own.
All right, yeah, that's fine. I'll get it.
I really wish I didn't have to do this. My stomach's in knots just at the idea of talking to him. Bill! I thought you'd gone AWOL. Oh, sorry, Anne-Marie, love. I woke up early, so I thought I'd do something useful. Can't someone at the showroom wash your car for you? I like doing it myself. Have you heard from Amber? Yeah, yeah, just this minute. She's coming to the showroom about 12. Ah. You told her I'm not working today. Do you think she's avoiding me on purpose? Maybe the pro-choice lecture was a step too far? That's not what it was. You agreed it was important for her to know we would support her whatever choice she made. Yeah, whatever choice she made. But it was blatantly obvious she wanted to have the baby.
At that point, maybe we could have shifted gear and just been happy for her. For both of them. I would have got there. I will get there. But I still don't regret what I said.
How do the parents react to their daughter's pregnancy?
or even how you said it. Oh, I know. I know I could have been more subtle. Waited for a better moment. Yeah, we wouldn't be back at square one. But also, I was on high alert. She arranges to see us on her own and then he turns up and sticks to her like glue. If you were a controlling boyfriend and you didn't want your girlfriend to consider a termination, wouldn't you isolate her from her parents? For all we knew, he tagged along to stop us asking difficult questions. You think George is controlling? Actually, no. I don't. But I do think they're both very young and very foolish. And what do you think of this business proposal? I keep hoping she's using it as an excuse, a reason to get back in touch with us.
It's a little elaborate for that. Well, whatever she wants, or we think she wants. Let's do our best not to scare her away this time, eh?
There you are. Mum said you were checking on the sheep in the barn.
Yeah, I was, but then I got hungry. I couldn't face eating anything last night.
Me neither.
There's toast and jam, if you fancy joining me.
Oh, thanks. Are you okay?
Not really. How about you?
No. I still feel really shaken. On edge. I don't think I've properly taken it all in yet.
No. That moment where we were walking and chatting and everything was normal. And then in a second it's like everything shifts. Yeah.
And somehow, it being sunny and warm made it feel worse.
Yeah. You don't expect bad things to happen in daylight. Your mum was up and down all night checking on the injured sheep. And Alistair came first thing this morning.
I saw him. We had a quick chat in the yard. He said he's already sent out an email to all his clients reminding them not to let dogs off their lead.
Good. Brian rang me too.
Oh? How did that go? I thought you were going to punch him when he turned up yesterday.
Yeah, well, I was angry, wasn't I?
What challenges do the characters face with their relationships?
And he could have done more as the landowner.
Yes, but so could we, Dad. I'll get some more signs printed today.
OK. Trouble is, people don't realise that their docile, sofa-loving mutt can turn into a deadly hunter. Even the nicest little pet dog can kill a sheep. Hello?
Hi, it's PC Truman.
Oh, hi. Thanks for getting back to me. I just wanted to know if you've got any news?
We've got no new leads on tracing the dog, I'm afraid. Nothing useful from social media. But the forensics team are working on the evidence they collected yesterday. And I'll let you know as soon as we hear anything.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is the optimistic news at Brookfield?
0:00–1:07
2
How does George plan to help with the storage unit?
1:07–1:27
3
What concerns arise about meeting family members?
1:27–2:50
4
How do the parents react to their daughter's pregnancy?
2:50–5:14
5
What challenges do the characters face with their relationships?
5:14–7:40
6
What is the significance of the business proposal discussed?
7:40–9:56
7
How do the characters cope with emotional turmoil?
9:56–11:53
8
What future plans do the characters envision together?
11:53–13:51