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Chapter 1: What challenges does Kate face in her work?
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K-Rauta. Auttaa alkuun ja eteenpäin.
Tosi hyvän operaattorin, tosi hyvät kesätarjoukset. Hanki kesätarjouksista uusi puhelin, tabletti tai kuulokkeet. Suuntaa teljakauppaan tai osoitteeseen telia.fi. Hei, mä lähden nyt oikeesti. Mä oon lomalla.
You're listening to Thursday's episode of The Archers from BBC Radio 4.
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Okay, I've got the sheet king-size flat.
Now, it's easiest if you stand at the bottom of the bed, in the centre.
Here?
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Chapter 2: How does Brad express his feelings about his situation?
Brad, can you hear that?
What?
Stand still, wait. There's something in the wardrobe.
What do we do?
Open the door, see what it is.
Good idea. Do you think it's a mouse?
It sounds bigger than that.
A rat, maybe. Or a cat. We sometimes have the odd stray that finds its way into the hotel...
Well, I'll open the door and you get ready to catch it. Really? One, two, three. Oh, a bird! Catch it! What's going on? Oliver, come in, quickly. Come in and close the door. I can hear you all the way down the corridor.
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Chapter 3: What unexpected event occurs in the hotel room?
I'll do it.
Ah.
Brad, help me for a second. Here, I've got you. I just need to get steady. Careful. Then slowly, slowly. Fletch, come on. That's it.
Oh, I almost had him. Oliver, Oliver. He's there.
Where?
Just by your shoulder.
him. Oh, well done you two. Oh, poor thing, his heart's beating so fast. Mine too. Now what? I'll call them, Alex. Get them to bring his cage to reception. But in the meantime, maybe Zainab can settle him. You know, a familiar face. Now, Brad, pass me one of those pillow slips and we'll wrap him gently so he feels safe. Okay.
Gosh, it's only my second shift and I feel like I've fallen into some hotel farce. Carry on, Grey Gables. Just a sparkling water for me, Jolene. Thanks. Would you like ice and a slice of lime? Yes, please. I'll have a pint when you've got a minute, Jolene. Yeah. And put Kirsty's drink on my towel. Oh, thanks, but I'm with Rex in the beer garden. I was going to get him a pint too. What, Shires?
Yeah. Two pints of Shires, Jolene, and a sparkling water. All right, coming up.
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Chapter 4: How do Kate and Brad handle the surprise guest?
That's very kind of you, Brian. Is Miranda still in the garden? I think so, yeah. She was definitely sitting over by the honeysuckle when I got here. Brian's plucking up the courage to go and talk to her. I don't need courage. I'd just rather speak to her when Oliver isn't glued to her side. Has anyone seen David today? Kenton said he was very upset last night. Oh, yeah, those poor sheep.
I thought Martin would win the prize for leaving me the most messages this week, but David's certainly in the running. Poor guy. Thankfully, he's no longer blaming me for the attack, but he's definitely on a mission to catch this dog. Can't say I blame him. Well, it was up to me. There'd be a blanket ban on the general public crossing farmland where livestock's grazing.
Oh, no, I wouldn't agree with that. I mean, access to the countryside is something we don't want to lose because of one irresponsible owner. That's true. Do you think these walkers care about the countryside? Most of them leave their picnic rubbish in the hedgerows and empty beer cans tossed into fields. Oh, Brian, most of them, hardly.
Anyway, David told me he's planning to use the Borchester show to spread clear positive messages to dog owners. I'm seeing adverts for the show everywhere at the minute. Little promo videos popping up. Yeah, me too. Amber and George are doing a really great job hijacking the algorithm. Oh, hey, Brian, don't turn round, but Miranda's just come into the bar. She'll loan her with her shadow.
She's on her own. Oh, Miranda. Evening, Brian. Hi, Kirsty. Hello. I've been waiting for the chance to have a word. About what? Well, I'd rather talk in private, if that's okay. It's not okay. I've got nothing to say to you.
As well as the biscuits, tea bags and coffee, you need to check that you've restocked all the cleaning products for the next shift.
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Chapter 5: What advice does Brad receive about moving on from heartbreak?
Oh, we were low on furniture polish. Okay, that's here, on the middle shelf.
Zainab seemed relieved to hand the budgie over to her dad.
Yeah.
I don't think many people kept birds in cages these days. Seems a bit old-fashioned.
Khalil came across him somehow and he was really upset by how he was being kept.
Oh, I see. So the Maliks rescued him. I once saw a short film when I was living in South Africa about a budgie and unrequited love. How did it end? Badly.
Oh. Me, I prefer a love story with a happy ending. But you have to admit there's something beautiful about a soul yearning. Oh, in the movies, maybe. Not in real life.
No, you're right. In real life, it's just rubbish if you love someone who doesn't love you back.
Oh, who does love you back, but shouldn't. Oh, she did. For a bit, maybe. But you don't even know how she feels now.
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Chapter 6: How do Kate and Brad's conversations reveal their personal struggles?
So, this is my advice to you, Brad. Do everything you can to move on. There's actually nothing romantic about indulging yourself in the misery of a broken heart. Even Romeo looks like a prized prune going on about Rosaline until he meets Juliet. Yearning is fine for short, budgie films. But in real life, it would be so much more beautiful to make the decision to move on. If you can.
I don't think I can.
Well, not with that attitude. If it really is as hopeless as you say it is, then you, Brad Horobin, deserve better. And do you know who is the only person who can get you out of this fug of doomed love?
Me.
Correct! Now, pass me the toilet cleaner and stop wasting precious time. You're young and talented, and the sea is more plentiful than this little fish pond. Can I get you another pint, Brian? No, no, thank you, Jolene, but I'm going to make a move. You got anything nice planned for the rest of the evening? I thought I might pop up to home farm. You farmers do work hard.
Well, I'm not going to the office. I'm going to the farmhouse to speak to Miranda.
Aye.
Do you think that's a good idea, my darling? She didn't seem too keen on talking to you earlier. That's all part of the game. Didn't look to me like she was playing a game. You know, Brian, if you want the advice of a woman, I'd leave it for tonight. I don't think pursuing Miranda right now is going to get you anywhere. I'm very grateful for your words of wisdom, Jolene, but don't worry about me.
You did what? I caught a budgie that had been hiding in a wardrobe.
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Chapter 7: What insights do they share about love and relationships?
And was Kate OK? Actually, Kate was brilliant. I know it's early days, but she's a fabulous worker. Oh, that's lovely to hear. Oh, it's a shame I can't text Brian to let him know. I know he's an idiot, and yet he's still the first person I want to message when anything important happens. Well, you might be in luck. What do you mean? He's walking towards us right now. Randy on the terrace.
How marvellous. Brian. What are you doing here? I could say the same about you. I invited Oliver here for a nightcap. What do you want, Brian? To tell you that I'll soon have sole control of the farm again. I honestly couldn't care less. Although I hear you treated Adam quite dreadfully, that poor man. Willing to give you his all just to be rejected and let down again and again.
No, no, it's not like that. Look, I'm willing to tell you everything, Miranda, if you'll consider having me back.
Oh.
Oliver, I think it might be better if you make yourself scarce. No, he's not going anywhere. We are having a very pleasant evening on the terrace of my gorgeous new home, and I won't be hassled by the local farmer. The land may be yours, but I am not. So, tell me the news. Okay. I got the results from the blood test, and it's good. The baby has a low score for all the genetic conditions.
What a relief. I'm so pleased for you. It's not a guarantee everything will be fine. But you are allowed to be happy. I know. I found myself dreaming a little bit this morning about actually holding this baby in my arms. Is that dangerous? Tempting fate? No.
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Chapter 8: How does the episode conclude with Brad's decision?
No one ever lost a baby because they wanted it too much. Hello? Oh, is that your dad? Sorry to turn up so late. Is everything all right? Come in. I was just having a cup of tea with Kirsty. Oh, hello again, Kirsty. Oh, come in, Brian. Sit down. What's happened, Dad? What a night. What a week. First I'm banned from seeing my grandson, and then Miranda refuses to even listen to what I have to say.
Prefers to have drinks with her playboy. Oh, Oliver and Miranda are just friends. And after the way you've treated her, she needs good friends. I'll put the kettle on and let you two talk. Thanks, Kirsty. I mean, tell me, Kate, do I deserve this? Because I've tried. I've really tried to do what's right. And everywhere I look, my family and friends are turning against me.
Well, I think you have to accept Miranda has moved on, but Adam and Debbie, that's up to you. Yeah, but if Miranda could just understand, I love her. I'm sure she thinks I've betrayed her in some awful way, or that I blow hot and cold. The truth is far from that. Oh, Dad. It doesn't matter if you're a teenager or an old man. An old man. You can say it. It doesn't matter what age you are.
A broken heart is rubbish. And I wouldn't wish it on anyone.
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Nyt mä muutan. Se on varmaa. Friendit lähellä, futiskenttä, kuntosali, siis oma rauha. Katsotaanpa, mitä etuovesta löytyy. Hei, tässä se on. Mun uusi koti. Etuovesta löydät kaikki vuokra-asunnot kaikki alta Suomesta. Avaa ovi uuteen.
Hmm, where can I get a perfect katkarapuleivä? By ordering from the supplier.
Let's party! Now to the ship's top-of-the-line early departure price. Order now. Tallinksilja.fi.
All right, let's go to the ship.
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