21/09/2026
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What concern does Ruth have about her friend at the start of the episode?
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Se on hyvä tapa.
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Hey. Hey. Me haluttaisiin tehdä varaus pitkän kaavan mukaan. Eli laitetaan heti 12 kuukautta. Laitetaan. Ja tähän kuuluu sitten kaikki. Totta kai, kaikki herkut metros ratkaa. Hyppää yli 5000 edelläkävän joukkoon ja budjetoi yrityksellään ne työmatkaitu.fi. Kautta työmatkaitu.
You're listening to Monday's episode of The Archers from BBC Radio 4.
Anyone there? Hola! Hello? Anna. Oh what? Uh sorry, I didn't mean to just walk in. Ruth Uh but the front door was unlocked. Oh how on earth did I do that? I was just dropping this card off and What time is it? Um about half eight. Oh I'm due in court this morning. I'm sorry. Oh stupid stupid you're working today. Yes. In Brochester or Bristol. Bristol? Uh Crown Court, first day of the trial. I thought I'd set an alarm. Maybe you slept through it. Ugh, no time for a shower. You're surely not still going in. Of course. But Bristol? It must be two hours' drive away at this time. Yeah, very nearly yes. Pass me that hairbrush on the table.
Why is Brad becoming the focus of a heated debate among the speakers?
Yeah, I can uh do my hair in the car, change at court. Okay, can't you call in sick? I'm not sick. Uh uh No, but you're very recently bereaved. That's irrelevant. Can't you request compassionate leave or something? It doesn't work that way. Or ask for the trial to be postponed. Bereavement isn't sufficient excuse to request an adjournment, and there's certainly no time to instruct alternative counsel. Even if I wanted to, which I don't. Is this the Best thing for your client though. My client has waited fourteen months for her case to come to trial. Her suffering vastly outweighs anything I might be going through. I have no intention of adding further delays to that poor woman's burden. I don't want any toast, thanks mum.
It's okay. This is for your grandad.
I thought you'd already done him some.
Not brown enough.
What? He'sn't been back two minutes.
I know.
And he's already complaining.
Yep. It's like he's never been away, innit?
Well I can take it through to him if you like.
No, it's all right, Brad. I've got a few minutes before I need to leave for work.
Everything all right there?
Yeah, great. Starting to get busy on the cheese now.
Yeah.
Ready for the Christmas rush?
She's a big thing at Christmas, is it?
Oh yeah. Probably our best time of year, Helen says.
Well, she should know.
She's always got something useful to say, is Helen. Can't always say the same thing about her sister in law.
Um
Natasha.
Ah, yeah.
She got me in a corner last week banging on about the adorable little dresses she bought for the twins. Sorry. Serenova.
Dresses?
For Pip and Stella's wedding. Show me them on our phone. Front, back. Why she thought I'd be interested, I couldn't tell ya.
How do the characters plan to arrange a 12‑month reservation and what does it involve?
Anyway, works fine, yeah.
Good.
How about you getting it sorted?
What about?
Term starting.
Oh that.
And you're looking forward to it. Is it 'cause it's the final year?
No, no it's not that. I mean yeah, this is the big one, but It's just getting to uni. Bus company have changed the timetable again.
Oh, I didn't realise.
So if I had a lecture first thing, I used to get the O seven thirty seven, which got to Felbersham, O eight thirty three. But now they've moved it to O seven fifty four, which doesn't get in until O eight fifty one. Okay. So by the time I've walked from the bus station I'm always gonna be late. And that's if the buses run on time, which they don't always do. So
if you explain
I don't like being late though, mum. You start the lecture in a jumble.
No, I get that.
I like to take time. Get settled.
Yeah.
So I've decided I want to start driving lessons.
Driving lessons. There They're so expensive though.
I know that. So Can you insure me for your car?
What?
And teach me yourself.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What concern does Ruth have about her friend at the start of the episode?
0:00–2:04
2
Why is Brad becoming the focus of a heated debate among the speakers?
2:04–3:47
3
How do the characters plan to arrange a 12‑month reservation and what does it involve?
3:47–5:30
4
What issues arise when they discuss driving lessons and insurance for Brad?
5:30–7:19
5
Why do they consider selling the vintage Riley car and what alternatives are suggested?
7:19–9:01
6
How does the conversation shift to a courtroom scenario and what pressure does the barrister feel?
9:01–10:25
7
What emotional support does Ruth offer after discussing loss and grief?
10:25–12:17
8
How does the episode wrap up with final thoughts on the day’s events and future plans?
12:17–14:22